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CONTENTS Touched
2-3 Scattered
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The Grapes of Wrath
4-5 BalletBoyz
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Tommy
6-7 Lost Dog
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8-9 Jasmin Vardimon Company
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East is East Rent
10-11 Mark Murphy - Out of This World 25
All the Little Lights
12 Sophie’s Academy
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Richard III
12 Sandra Taylor
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Home 13 Gedling Ballet
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Scratch Night
13 The Snow Queen
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Cartoonopolis
14 Jack Frost
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Love Sick
14 Chester Tuffnut
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Letters to Windsor House
15 Pinocchio
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Spring Reign
15 Ramin Karimloo
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John Shuttleworth
16 The Johnny Cash Roadshow
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Ishi Khan-Jackson
16 Fatback Band
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MissImp Comedy
16 Georgie Fame
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Richard Herring
17 Women In Music
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Reduced Shakespeare Company 17 Roy Wood
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Jonathan Pie
17 Carrivick Sisters
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David O’Doherty
18 Cinderella
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Count Arthur Strong
18 Say Sum Thin 12
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Stewart Lee
18 Playhouse Bar & Kitchen
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Morgan and West
19 Take Part
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Rob Brydon
19 Support Us
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Sue Perkins
19 Take a seat
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Al Murray
20 Our work with Local Businesses 36
Ruby Wax
20 Access
Chris Ramsey
21 Places to stay
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Henning Wehn
21 How to Find us
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Reginald D Hunter
21 Box Office
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Calendar
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WELCOME A Nottingham icon, a Pulitzer prize-winning novel, a global smash hit rock opera, a Tony® award-winning musical and a landmark British comedy are just some of the highlights in our vibrant Spring/Summer 2017 season. Touched was first produced at Nottingham Playhouse in 1977 and we’re proud to bring you this 40th anniversary production, starring Vicky McClure. Following our record-breaking production of Of Mice and Men, we are reviving Frank Galati’s brilliant adaptation of Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath in a bold new production. Tommy, The Who’s classic rock opera, now takes to the stage in its thrilling regional premiere. It is the second touring production made in association with Ramps on the Moon – a consortium of theatres across the UK that are committed to driving change in their organisations. East is East – Ayub Khan-Din’s gloriously funny, surprising and moving play is a contemporary comedy that hilariously examines perennial family strife. As part of our visiting highlights – Rent celebrates 20 fabulous years and we welcome world-class contemporary dance from Motionhouse, BalletBoyz, Mark Murphy, Lost Dog and Jasmin Vardimon. Don’t forget that Aladdin is running until 21 January 2017, welcoming back some old friends, including Dame Extraordinaire John Elkington, Rebecca Little as the Slave of the Ring, Jasmine White as the appropriately-named Princess Jasmine, Kevin McGowan as Abanazar, with Danielle Corlass as Aladdin. Next year’s pantomime, Cinderella, is also on sale so book your tickets now to get the best seats in the house. We do hope you’ll join us.
Giles Croft Artistic Director
Stephanie Sirr Chief Executive
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Starring BAFTA award-winning actress, Vicky McClure (This is England, Line of Duty, Broadchurch and The Secret Agent). “The world’s changing. It’s not going to go back to the way it was.” Stephen Lowe’s Touched is a powerful and poignant World War II drama set during the 100 days between VE and VJ Day, and centred on the lives of a family of working-class Nottingham women. The promise of a brave new world has arrived with peace in Europe and the election of the first ever Labour government. But the fighting is not yet over. With her husband away at war and having lost her son in a tragic car accident during the blackout, Sandra (Vicky McClure) is torn apart by grief. Meanwhile, her sisters – the brash Joan (Aisling Loftus, War and Peace, Mr Selfridge) and the naïve Betty (Chloe Harris, Call The Midwife, The Village) – are brimming with hope for the future and the possibilities of new lives ahead for all of them. Directed by Matt Aston (The Diary of a Football Nobody), join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this modern classic at Nottingham Playhouse. Cast also includes Sarah Beck Mather, George Boden, Esther Coles, Luke Gell, and Ian Kirkby. Director Matt Aston Designer Jamie Vartan Lighting Designer Nick Richings Schools Q&A with Vicky McClure: Tue 28 Feb, 5pm EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR PLAYHOUSE MEMBERS An Audience with Vicky McClure: Mon 16 Jan 7:30pm
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Evenings 7:45pm Press Night Tue 21 Feb 7pm Matinees Sat 25 Feb 2:30pm, Thu 2 Mar 1:30pm Pay What You Can Mon 20 Feb, 7:45pm Dementia Friendly Performance Thu 23 Feb, 1:30pm Tickets £32 - £8 See pages 40-41 for times
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“A compelling atmosphere of a female world caught in limbo.”
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph (review of 2008 Salisbury Playhouse revival)
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A Nottingham Playhouse, Nuffield, Royal and Derngate Northampton, and West Yorkshire Playhouse Production
‘One of the greatest of the great American novels.’ The Guardian 100 Best Novels of all time
‘A majestic adaptation... makes Steinbeck live for a new generation.’ The New York Times
Frank Galati’s ground-breaking adaptation of John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The Grapes Of Wrath is an epic story of unity, community and survival against the odds. It is the height of the Great Depression and the Joad family are desperate. Along with thousands of others, they leave the Oklahoma Dust Bowl travelling west to California in search of work and a new life. Investing everything in the journey, driven as much by fear as by hope, will California really be their Promised Land? The Grapes of Wrath is a towering testimony to the integrity, strength and perseverance of the human spirit. This vital new production from Abbey Wright (Nuffield Southampton Theatres’ Associate Director) features a community chorus with live music from Matt Regan (Greater Belfast). Director Designer
Abbey Wright Laura Hopkins
Contains nudity
Main House
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A New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich Production in co-production with Ramps on the Moon
Based on the iconic 1969 concept album, The Who’s Tommy is the multi-award winning rock opera written by Pete Townshend. With a cast of 22 performers and musicians, this is the story of the pinball-playing boy which has entertained and intrigued audiences for more than 40 years. Experience its epic score live, including Tommy Can You Hear Me, I’m Free, See Me, Feel Me and Pinball Wizard.
“This exceptional production by Ramps on the Moon sinks its fangs into the jugular of 2016 and gives it a good hard kick up the arse.” Exeunt Magazine on ‘The Government Inspector’ Ramps on the Moon 2016 tour Tommy features a creative use of audio description, captioning and British Sign Language interpretation. A touring production made in association with Ramps on the Moon; for more information visit rampsonthemoon.co.uk. Director Associate Director Dramaturg Designer Musical Director Choreographer Sound Designer Casting Director BSL Creative Consultants
Kerry Michael Nicola Miles-Wildin Paul Sirett Neil Irish Robert Hyman Mark Smith Andrew Johnson (for Creative Technology) Polly Jerrold Jeni Draper and Daryl Jackson
Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend. Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon Originally produced on Broadway by Pace Theatrical Group and Dodger Productions with Kardana Productions. Performed By Arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited
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Evenings 7:45pm Press Night Thu 20 Apr 7pm Matinees Sat 22 Apr 2:30pm, Thu 27 Apr 1:30pm Pay What You Can Wed 19 Apr, 7:45pm Relaxed Performance Thu 27 Apr, 1:30pm Tickets £32 - £8 See pages 40-41 for times Please note that this production explores some adult themes
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A Nottingham Playhouse and Northern Stage co-production
A brand new production of the Olivier Award-winning comedy that went on to become a BAFTA-winning film sensation. Chip shop owner George has his work cut out as head of the Khan household. Back in George’s homeland, Pakistan, a father rules the house; but in 1970s Salford, as Britain evolves and rebels, his teenage children are proving quite the challenge. Sajit still has his ‘tickle-tackle’ and refuses to take his parka off. Saleem is meant to be studying engineering but is in fact drawing nude women as part of a Foundation Art course. And Abdul and Tariq are doing everything they can to avoid marrying the wealthy Mr Shah’s… hefty… daughters. Amidst chain-smoking and rounds of tea, George’s English wife Ella tries to keep the peace between the man she loves and the children who are desperately trying to find their own way in a rapidly changing world. Will Sajit ever come out of the coal shed? Can curry powder really hide the smell of contraband bacon? And what has really happened to George and Ella's eldest son, Nazir? This modern comedy classic shares the joy, chaos and love of family life. Director
Suba Das
EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR PLAYHOUSE MEMBERS Meet the Director Suba Das: Tue 28 Feb 7.30pm
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Evenings 7:45pm Press Night Tue 30 May 7pm Matinees Sat 3 Jun 2:30pm, Thu 8 Jun 1:30pm Pay What You Can Wed 31 May 7:45pm Tickets £32 - £8 See pages 40-41 for times
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Bruce Guthrie’s brand new production of the legendary, multi‑award winning rock musical Rent is coming to Nottingham as the show celebrates its incredible 20th anniversary. This exhilarating, landmark musical tells the thrilling story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess. Inspired by Puccini’s classic opera La Bohème, Rent features unforgettable music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, including the much-loved songs Seasons of Love, Take Me or Leave Me and La Vie Bohème. Winner of four Tony® Awards, six Drama Desk Awards and the hugely prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it ran on Broadway for an astonishing 12 years. Featuring a brilliant cast that includes Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot The Musical, Hairspray) and Lucie Jones (The X Factor, Legally Blonde The Musical, Les Misérables), this is a rare chance to experience the searing emotion and breath‑taking thrills of one of the all-time great musicals.
Layton Willia ms
Lucie Jones
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd. In association with Theatr Clwyd.
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Evenings 7:45pm Matinees Thu 18 May, 1:30pm, Sat 20 May, 2:30pm Tickets £33.50 - £13.50
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TUE 7 – SAT 11 FEB 2017 Fifth Word and Nottingham Playhouse present
ALL THE LITTLE LIGHTS By Jane Upton
“I know you want what everyone else wants. A family. A home. But you’ll never have it. Cos of what’s inside you.” Joanne and Lisa were like sisters. Then Lisa left. Now they have one last night to salvage their friendship. But will ghosts from the past haunt them forever? Poignant, moving and darkly funny, this award-winning play tells the searing story of three girls slipping through the cracks in society. In a world where nobody wants you, what would you do to survive?
All the Little Lights is a co‑production with Nottingham Playhouse’s Associate Artists Fifth Word, which received its world premiere here in November 2015. In May 2016 the play earned its writer Jane Upton the 2016 George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright.
Neville Studio
Evenings 8pm Matinees 2pm Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) Age 14+
FRI 3 MAR 2017
A Brite Theater production
RICHARD III
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“In a league of its own” Broadway Baby
(A ONE-WOMAN SHOW)
Written by William Shakespeare, adapted by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir and Emily Carding
Pushing the boundaries of and moving production. Let Richard Shakespearean performance, Brite entertain you... but will you survive? Theater have re-imagined Richard III as Winner of all three awards at Prague a bold and engaging one-woman show. Fringe and the Bobby Award at The fourth wall is utterly obliterated, Edinburgh Fringe 2015. as you - the audience - take on the roles of all the other characters at Neville Studio Evening 8pm Richard’s party in this intimate, exciting
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A Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse production, funded by the e&P Ignition Project
CARTOONOPOLIS By Lewis Bray
A story of two brothers, one family, goodies, baddies and autism.
“This is the real story about living with Jack, and his imaginary world. It’s also about my heroes, our mum and Follow Jack Bray - a young man with dad. How my family learnt to live with autism - through the imaginary world Jack’s fictional town, all the cartoon he creates in his back garden. Based characters who live there, and how on his true story, come with Jack’s we learnt to live with his autism. This is brother, Lewis, and famous cartoon the story of Cartoonopolis.” Lewis Bray characters and a whole heap of baddies to stop ‘Mayor Sharp’ from Neville Studio taking over Cartoonopolis and killing Matinee 2:30pm Evening 7:30pm creativity once and for all... Tickets £11 (£9 concessions)
FRI 24 MAR 2017
Age 12+
“ The funniest and most creative material you’ll see”
All In Theatre presents
LOVE SICK
Fringe Review
We can’t get enough of it, we’re miserable without it, it’s in the air, it’s in your eyes, it’s in the way you comb your hair... but what on Earth is love? Two alien ambassadors need to find out quickly and return home with their findings to save their dying planet! With recorded interviews from the inhabitants of Earth these two beautiful fools will build a hilarious scrapbook of advice for those who just don’t know at all. Love Sick is a sensitive and hilarious two-hander about the trials of
seeking love and what it means once you’ve found it.
Neville Studio
Evening 8pm Tickets £11 (£9 concessions) Age 14+
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TUE 28 & WED 29 MAR 2017 Frozen Light in association with The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich presents
HOME
A tale of unexpected friendship The world is not how they remember it. Where are they now and where is their home? Scarlet and Olive must learn how to survive and create a future together in an environment that is full of surprises. Will the stars shine on this unexpected friendship? And how will they face the challenges that lie ahead?
story of discovery. HOME is the latest bold and exciting production from Frozen Light.
HOME immerses audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a multi-sensory
Neville Studio
Tue 1:30pm & 6pm Wed 11am & 1:30pm Tickets £10
FRI 31 MAR & SAT 1 APR 2017 Show and Tell presents
LETTERS TO WINDSOR HOUSE By Sh!t Theatre A loophole in the Postal Services Act says you can open other people’s mail under certain circumstances. This is that certain circumstance... heartbreaking’ (Sunday Times) show for Generation Rent. The multi award-winning duo follow up their smash-hit show Women’s Hour with their Fringe First award-winning and Total Theatre award-nominated Letters to Windsor House. With songs, politics, dodgy landlords and detective work, this national housing crisis gets deeply personal in a ‘hilarious and
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“A distinctive style of music-hall agitprop theatre imbued with wit and heart” The Times
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SCRATCH NIGHT Nottingham Playhouse’s home for emerging artists from across the region, working in any art form, where they can share ideas and forge new relationships with members of the city’s vibrant cultural community. Head for the Neville Studio from 7pm for work-in-progress sharings, readings, performance art, dance... whichever itch you need to scratch, our Scratch Night is your place to do it! Afterwards, join the writers and performers downstairs in
Playhouse Bar & Kitchen for a drink and an informal chat. Our Scratch Night is FREE but please book in advance at Box Office. If you’d like to find out more about sharing your work on one of our scratch nights, contact Fiona Buffini via scratchnights@ nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
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SAT 27 MAY 2017 Benedict Power presents
SPRING REIGN By Rob Johnston In the besieged city of Aleppo, Salah and Aisha have lost control of their lives and are falling headlong into an uncertain future. The Syria they hoped to change is gone; in its place, violence and destruction. How will they survive as they fall further away from hope, from what they know, and from what they used to be? Spring Reign is based on real-life accounts collected from Syrian refugees, aid workers, activists, and journalists - featuring live performance, video, original music performed by Neville Studio Chris Davies and frontline photography Evening 7.30pm by Musa Chowdhury. Tickets £14 (£12 concessions)
Age 15+
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FRI 3 FEB 2017
MY LAST WILL AND TASTY MINT
I’mMIGRANT!
JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH As John performs his farewell tour, a recent health scare (a mild bout of sciatica) has made “Sheffield’s finest singer/ songwriter” (The Times) focus on his mortality, and the many things he needs to do before the inevitable move into a hospice. “Character comedy in a class of its own”
ISHI KHAN-JACKSON I’mMigrant! is a fun comedy show about migration, belonging and identity. Ishi was born in Zambia, has Indian roots and loves her home in Britain. Does that make her BriZamdian? Come along on a journey of discovery that culminates with a fun, energetic Bollywood dance.
The Sunday Times
Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £17.50
Neville Studio Evening 8pm Tickets £11 (£9 concessions)
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RHYMES AGAINST HUMANITY IMPROVISED MUSICAL MISADVENTURE Be prepared for MissImp’s edgeof-your-seat entertainment that ventures into the daft, bizarre and peculiar. The East Midlands’ only improvised musical company, Rhymes Against Humanity, will interview an audience member and then use that information to inform a fully improvised 45-minute piece of musical theatre. Neville Studio Evening 7:30pm Tickets £10 (£8 concessions)
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RICHARD HERRING THE BEST
King of the Edinburgh Fringe, Metro columnist and the UK’s Podfather picks his favourite routines from his 12 one-man shows and crams them into 90 minutes. A great introduction to this influential cult comedian and a welcome greatest hits for long-term fans. “A gloriously infantile delight in mischief” The Guardian
Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £16
THU 9 FEB 2017
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY WILLIAM
SHAKESPEARE’S LONG LOST FIRST PLAY (abridged) The acclaimed stars of the West End are back with another barnstormingly irreverent and hilarious celebration of our cultural heritage. In a better-late-thannever nod to the Bard’s 400th anniversary, watch as they mercilessly abridge its full 100 hour running time to a more palatable 90 minutes! Main House Evening 7:45pm Tickets £19-£11 (£15 concessions)
FRI 10 FEB 2017
JONATHAN PIE LIVE
Jonathan Pie is a respected News Reporter for a respected News Broadcaster but he has a problem. He hates his job. He hates his colleagues. But mainly he hates the f**king news. Join him for this live show where he hilariously reveals the truth behind recent news events both home and abroad.
Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £19:50 Age 14+
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SUN 26 FEB 2017
TUE 14 MAR 2017
BIG TIME
THE SOUND OF MUCUS
CONTENT PROVIDER
DAVID O’DOHERTY David O’Doherty the Aldi Bublé, the Ryanair Enya - is delighted to present a brand new show of talking and songs played on a crappy keyboard from 1986. As seen and heard on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Unbelievable Truth for BBC Radio 4.
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember. The salient and poignant moments will be uniquely recreated for your enjoyment. Plus something else.
After four years writing and performing his TV show Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, Content Provider is Stewart’s first brand new full-length show since the awardwinning Carpet Remnant World.
“A relentless blast of comic surprises”
“In a league of his own” Mail on Sunday
The Times
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Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £18.50 (£16.50 concessions) Age 14+
STEWART LEE
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Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £21
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“The best comedian in Britain” Mirror
Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £24.50
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THU 16 MAR 2017
TUE 21 MAR 2017
PARLOUR TRICKS
I AM STANDING UP…
IN SPECTACLES
Time travelling magic duo Morgan and West present a brand new show chock-full of jaw-dropping, brain-bursting, gasp-eliciting feats of magic.
Rob Brydon’s first standup show since his sellout national tour and West End run of 2009.
MORGAN AND WEST
The dashing chaps offer up a plateful of illusion and impossibility, all served with wit, charm and no small amount of panache. Be sure to wear a hat - Morgan and West might just blow your mind. Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £14 (£12 concessions)
ROB BRYDON
Rob is perhaps best known for the television shows Gavin and Stacey, Would I Lie To You? and The Trip as well as Marion and Geoff, Human Remains, Little Britain, The Rob Brydon Show, Best of Men, Gangster Granny and Q.I. If you would like to be SOLD added to the waiting OUT list please contact our Box Office
Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £32.50
SUE PERKINS LIVE! Join Sue in a laughterpacked evening, based on her hilarious Sunday Times No. 1 best-selling memoir Spectacles, full of sparkling wit, tall tales and a user’s guide to Mary Berry. “Warm, crisp and beautifully layered – like its author, Spectacles is a complete delight.” Independent on Sunday
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Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £24.50 Age 14+
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THU 30 & FRI 31 MAR 2017
AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD Let’s Go Backwards Together
Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation’s critically acclaimed bar-basedbraveheart, Al Murray – The Pub Landlord embarks on a common sense campaign to re‑Great Britain in his brand new show.
HHHHH “A supremely polished performer” Mail on Sunday
Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £28.50
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RUBY WAX
FRAZZLED!
Ruby Wax is a much loved US born comedian, actor and writer, along with being the ‘it girl’ of mental health campaigning. Her new best-selling book, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled is the basis for the discussion. Funny and insightful, this event is your passport to saner living. She might not be sane herself, but she does a pretty good imitation. Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £21
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FRI 5 MAY 2017
IS THAT CHRIS RAMSEY?
WESTPHALIA IS NOT AN OPTION
CHRIS RAMSEY
A brand new standup show from the comedian you’ve seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Celebrity Juice, Hebburn, Live at the Apollo and various newspapers when he was wrongly arrested in a hotel in his underpants. Is that Chris Ramsey? Yes it is. On his biggest UK tour yet. Get tickets while you can. Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £21
HENNING WEHN
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Join German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn for an evening of Teutonic jolliness at its best. This time Wehn takes an unbiased look at immigration. He also wonders, if, generally speaking, people are competent. Luckily in his case this doesn’t matter as either he’s funny or he lives up to a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Come along. Or else. Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £18.50 Age 16+
REGINALD D HUNTER During the 15 years in which he has lived in the UK, Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan base that spans the generations. His appearances on television have included 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the hugely popular BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South. “Stand-up comedy’s coolest customer” The Telegraph
Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £24
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TUE 7 FEB 2017 Motionhouse presents
SCATTERED
Scattered combines Motionhouse’s highly physical trademark style with entrancing digital imagery in an extraordinary interaction between film and live performance. This astonishing production explores our relationship with water, a fundamental force in our lives. Seven dancers delve into the majesty and savagery of water, plunging into an
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ocean, tumbling down a waterfall and sliding on an avalanche to a frozen landscape of arctic beauty. Using projection technology, daring choreography and a ground-breaking set to create an extraordinary world, Scattered is a great family night out. Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £18 - £12
Spring/Summer 2017 What’s On MON 6 MAR 2017 BalletBoyz presents
LIFE.
Co-produced by Sadler’s Wells in association with artsdepot. BalletBoyz are back! Following its triumphant premiere in London, Life. is performed by an all-male company of ten amazing dancers and features two works by internationally acclaimed choreographers Rabbit by Pontus Lidberg and Fiction by Javier de Frutos. Life. takes an elegant, powerful and provocative look at life and death presented in the inimitable BalletBoyz style. Come and find out why BalletBoyz have generated thousands of fanatical dance fans across the globe with their inventive, vivid and memorable shows.
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Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £21 - £13
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TUE 9 MAY 2017
Jasmin Vardimon Company presents
PINOCCHIO
Based on the original book by Collodi and performed by Vardimon’s multi-talented dancers, Pinocchio will bring to life the famous marionette. Expect insightful humour, engaging drama, quirky characterisation, innovative technologies and dance to examine the idea of what it means to be human.
FRI 10 MAR 2017 Lost Dog presents
PARADISE LOST (LIES UNOPEN BESIDE ME) Part of Dance4’s Nottdance festival
A one-man staging of Milton’s epic Paradise Lost that combines theatre, comedy and movement. This is a journey through the story of creation condensed into 75 minutes, beginning with Lucifer’s rebellion and ending with Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Lost Dog’s Artistic Director Ben Duke plays all the characters, creates all the scenes and, despite his best efforts, falls a little short of perfection. Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £12 (£10 concessions)
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OUT OF THIS WORLD Out of this World combines acclaimed writer and director Mark Murphy’s signature mix of groundbreaking aerial choreography and explosive special effects in a world of projected film and animation. The story of a woman’s woozy descent into the depths of a medically induced coma is both an intense psychological thriller and a heart-rending medical drama. Contains flashing lights and strobe effects.
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SUN 29 JAN 2017
SOPHIE’S ACADEMY
Main House Evening 8pm Tickets £18-£12 Age 14+
SAT 11 – SUN 12 MAR 2017
What a Feeling
SANDRA TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE
Main House Evening 5pm Tickets £16
Main House Evening Sat 11 Mar, 7pm Matinee Sun 12 Mar, 2:30pm Tickets £15
Feelin’ Good
SAT 6 – SUN 7 MAY 2017
GEDLING BALLET SCHOOL SHOW 2017 Main House Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm Tickets £13.50
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Family Shows
SAT 7 JAN 2017
SAT 28 JAN 2017
Little Pixie Productions presents
Moon on a Stick presents
THE SNOW QUEEN
Family ly Friend
JACK FROST
Storytelling, original music and song combine in this timeless tale that promises to enchant the whole family.
A magical, wintry production that brings Jack Frost to life through puppetry, live music and enchanting Gerda and Kay are the best of friends, storytelling. Meet our mischievous sprite as he takes us on a snowy and are certain they always will adventure and spreads winter be, but when Kay is hit with magic wherever he goes. But wrap up warm splinters from a shattered mirror, or you’ll catch him nipping at your everything begins to change. Kay fingers and toes! meets the dark and mysterious Snow Queen who takes him far away to her Moon On A Stick use their unique distant land of ice. combination of light play, song and visual theatre to reimagine this wellIn this classic tale of ice kingdoms, known Nordic legend. magic spells and enchanting creatures, Gerda quests to defeat hatred and save her best friend from Fun the dark magic of the Snow Queen. and Neville Studio Morning 11am Afternoon 1:30pm Tickets £8 (£7 concessions) Age 5+
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Neville Studio Morning 11am Afternoon 1:30pm Tickets £8 (£7 concessions) Age 3+
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A Gomito Theatre and Polka Theatre Co-production
Lyngo Theatre presents
CHESTER TUFFNUT
Chester Tuffnut isn’t your ordinary treemole – in fact he is one of a kind! Chester likes wearing jumpers and sitting in his armchair, but most of all he loves adventure. The curious creatures in Woodland have gone so long without excitement they’ve forgotten how to have fun. Luckily, Chester is on hand to bring happiness and laughter back to his new Woodland friends. Told with puppets and original music, Chester Tuffnut is full of humour, thrills and great escapes. This is a story about discovering new places and making friends. Neville Studio Morning 11am Afternoon 1:30pm Tickets £8 (£7 concessions) Age 2-5
THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIO One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books. Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie. Who nose? He might even find his father and become a real boy. Come and join him on his incredible journey: you'll have a whale of a time! Neville Studio Morning 11am Afternoon 1:30pm Tickets £8 (£7 concessions) Age 2-5
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What’s On Spring/Summer 2017
SAT 21 JAN 2017
CARRIVICK SISTERS The Carrivick Sisters are one of the UK’s top young bluegrass and folk acts. Twins Laura and Charlotte perform their original songs and instrumentals along with a few carefully chosen covers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, and clawhammer banjo. “One of the best young duos I’ve heard. The girls sing and play as one and their work is characterised by great musicality.” Ralph McTell
Neville Studio Evening 8pm Tickets £10 (£8 concessions)
WED 25 JAN 2017
RAMIN KARIMLOO
AND THE BROADGRASS BAND Lead me Home Ramin Karimloo is an Olivier and Tony Award® nominee and best known for playing leading roles in The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and the smash-hit new musical Murder Ballad. Watch as Ramin and the Broadgrass Band passionately play songs from the shows, originals and covers. Hits will include Bring Him Home, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, and Music of the Night. Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £28.50
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THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Back by popular demand, the UK’s number one celebration of Johnny Cash re-creates the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show. Taking you from the 1950s up to 2002, all the greatest hits are included, along with songs from the album Out Among the Stars, accompanied by evocative screen images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life. “Extraordinary Main House Evening 7:45pm Tickets £22
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FRI 24 MAR 2017
Pioneers of dance, funk, soul, rap and R&B, Fatback Band are the originators of the New York sound that has influenced so many. Their career consists of 35 albums’ worth of anthems, accolades such as invitations from the White House, and being featured on The Sopranos and Sky TV UK’s Revista de la Liga.
Join Cultural Vibrations for a night of eclectic acoustic music to celebrate women in music, following International Women’s Day 2017.
With his much loved blend of jazz and rhythm and blues, Georgie Fame has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has become a true icon of the British music scene. Hits include Yeh Yeh, Get Away and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde as well as collaborations with Muddy Waters, Gene Vincent, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison.
FATBACK BAND
All the big hits will be on show, including I Found Lovin’, Spanish Hustle, Is This The Future?, Back Strokin’, Wicky Wacky, Yum Yum, Keep On Steppin’ and I Like Girls.
Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £29
WOMEN IN MUSIC
Midland Voices will be a showcase of rising female performers from Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester and Derby, who represent indie, jazz, soul and reggae fusion. Live performances from Omimagic, Lulu Falemara, IAMSTARZ, Mellow Baku and Lia White.
Main House Evening 7:45pm Tickets £10 (£8 concessions)
GEORGIE FAME
This promises to be a special evening, interspersed with personal stories and anecdotes from his incredible career.
Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £22
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SAT 25 MAR 2017
ROY WOOD AND HIS BAND The legendary Roy Wood appears at the Playhouse in this not-to-bemissed concert. Birmingham born and a career spanning decades with multiple chart hits, expect to see Roy and his Rock ‘n’ Roll Band performing all his classic hits. Sing and dance along to I Can Hear The Grass Grow,
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Flowers In The Rain, Blackberry Way, California Man, See My Baby Jive, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday and much more. Get your tickets quick for the best seats in the house.
Main House Evening 7:30pm Tickets £29.50
COMING SOON Kenneth Alan Taylor’s
BOOKING NOW OPEN FOR NEXT YEAR’S PANTO! Fri 1 Dec 2017 Sat 20 Jan 2018
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Mouthy Poets Presents
SAY SUM THIN 12 With Caleb Femi and Vanessa Kisuule It’s time to... SAY SUM THIN! The incredible Mouthy Poets are back, exploring poetry; written, spoken and performed. Expect poems, stories and collaborations from the up-close and personal to the explosive and universal. Fresh from performances in Germany, South Africa and Battersea Arts Centre,
the collective of 15-30 year olds have curated and produced two new shows...
MOUTHY POETS & CALEB FEMI Featuring Caleb Femi, recently announced as the first young people’s laureate for London. ‘The 26-year-old says he wants to use his role to ‘normalise poetry’ for disenfranchised young people and ‘show them how their voices can be heard’ theguardian.com
Neville Studio Fri 17 7:30pm Tickets £11 (£9) Age 12+
MOUTHY POETS & VANESSA KISUULE Featuring Vanessa Kisuule, winner of SLAMbassadors UK 2010 & Poetry Rivals Slam. ‘Her clever, complex and cutting style makes her a favourite of the UK scene…’ poetrysociety.org.uk
Neville Studio Sat 18 7:30pm Tickets £11 (£9) Age 12+
Taking over the Neville Studio, these shows explore poetry in an intimate, arm’s-length setting, leaving you with questions, inspirations and maybe even the spark to step onto the stage yourself!
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PLAYHOUSE BAR & KITCHEN We are pleased to announce our new caterer Leafi, who are experienced caterers in cultural and performance based venues. They will be bringing some fresh new offers to Nottingham Playhouse including morning coffee, loose leaf tea, delicious homemade cakes and an all day cafe dining menu. The bars continue to offer a range of wines, lagers and local real ales, with a rejuvenated bar food menu. You can enjoy an enticing fixed price menu for pre-performance diners. Leafi are proudly supporting the local suppliers in Nottinghamshire and look forward to welcoming you to the Playhouse Bar & Kitchen.
Check nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk for details of the current menu options Call 0115 8523898 to book a table
TAKE PART Nottingham Playhouse wants to give everyone the opportunity to get more involved in their theatre. We run several groups for people of all ages to join – no experience necessary. Youth Theatres Enjoyable, enriching, early-evening drama sessions for young people aged 5 to 16, whatever their ability. Ensemble A friendly group for all aged 14 upwards and from all backgrounds who love to create theatre. Wednesday evening from 7-9pm. Little Playhouse A fun and interactive session for 2 – 4 year-olds and their parents, grandparents or carers. Little Playhouse sessions stimulate the senses by using art, messy play, music, movement, storytelling and sensory play. Mondays, 10-11am. Bigger Little Playhouse Stimulating sessions that introduce children to theatre: drama games, imaginative play, the chance to make new friends and have fun. Mondays, 4.30-5.30pm, for ages 5 – 8 (10 week term). Encore A friendly theatre club for the over 50s, offering the opportunity to hear talks, watch rehearsals, see performances and take part in workshops. Sessions take place the second Tuesday of each month.
55+ A chance for over 55s to take a variety of short, creative courses in dance, drama, textiles, creative writing, play reading or song writing, in our join programme with Theatre Royal + Royal Concert Hall. Sessions take place every Wednesday during term time. Working with Schools If you’re a teacher, come along to our Teachers’ Forums and enjoy a free show, a glass of wine and a chance to talk to us in person about what we offer schools and tell us how you think we could be working together. SchoolsFest This year we are offering GCSE and A Level groups the opportunity to perform the work they have developed in school on the Nottingham Playhouse mainstage. For more information and to get your school involved, contact us on participation@ nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk. Community Youth Theatre We have local youth theatres in Bulwell, St Ann’s, Bramcote, Mansfield, Gedling and Sherwood. For more information about getting involved, please contact participation at participation@ nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.
Book now by calling 0115 941 9419 or for more information please email participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk or call 0115 947 4361. Bursary places are also available.
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SUPPORT US Nottingham Playhouse is a registered charity (number 1109342) and committed to making world-class theatre available to all. We pride ourselves on offering life-changing opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds so they can take part, learn, and develop new skills.
You can support our work by making a donation SHINE: When booking your tickets, please consider making a donation to our SHINE appeal to fund free community theatres across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
LEAVE A LEGACY: Leaving a gift in your will is the perfect way to ensure that world class theatre continues to thrive in Nottingham and enrich lives to come.
REGULAR DONATION: Support all of the creative, cultural and community work of Nottingham Playhouse by making a monthly donation. Please contact Sanpreet Janjua on 0115 873 6235 or sanpreetj@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk to find out more about supporting your Playhouse.
TAKE A SEAT A lasting way of showing your support. More than 200 plaques already adorn our auditorium to represent the support of our audience members. For just £200, you too can take your place and become a lasting part of Nottingham Playhouse. It’s a truly wonderful way to mark a special occasion, give a unique gift or to show your support to us. Please contact Sanpreet Janjua on sanpreetj@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk or 0115 873 6235 to dedicate a seat and carve your place in theatre history.
‘I chose to dedicate a seat to my parents for their 65th Wedding Anniversary as a fitting acknowledgement to their enduring love of the theatre (and of each other). I was delighted to be able to select a seat numbered 27 as that is their “lucky number”.’ Jackie Lymn Rose, P27
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ACCESS We make theatre readily available through a range of accessible options and performances. •
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There are four parking spaces available to Blue Badge Holders on North Circus Street/East Circus Street. There is level access to enter the theatre and a lift providing access to all levels of the theatre from the Box Office foyer. There is access to the auditorium from inside the theatre and via East Circus Street. We can accommodate wheelchair users on row M of the main auditorium and in The Neville Studio. Assistance dogs are always welcome, please advise Box Office on booking to ensure your seating is accessible for yourself and your dog.
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For people who benefit from hearing enhancement headsets are available that are compatible with or without hearing aids. Please reserve your headsets with the Box Office when booking.
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Patrons who require an assisting companion for their visit will receive the second ticket for free.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
Audio-Described, Captioned and BSL Interpreted performances are available for main stage productions RELAXED PERFORMANCES
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We offer performances that are more relaxed, loud noises are reduced, elements of surprise are kept to a minimum, lighting is brighter in the auditorium and a relaxed approach to audiences moving around the auditorium. DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES
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These performances are carefully tailored for people with dementia and their families or carers so that everyone can enjoy the wonder of theatre at Nottingham Playhouse in an environment that is comfortable and supportive. Dates can be found in the diary on pages 40-41 or online.
If you have any questions about access or would like to have a familiarisation visit prior to the show please call the Box Office on 0115 941 9419 or email access@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
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OUR WORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES Nottingham Playhouse is very proud to work with a range of enlightened local businesses, whose support for the theatre is incredibly important. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to:
Nottingham Playhouse provides businesses with creative and cost‑effective ways to market their brands and promote their products and services. We give companies access to effortless entertainment, excellent networking opportunities and a unique insight into the brilliant theatre that is made right here in Nottingham.
Partnerships with Nottingham Playhouse are also about investing in the local community and supporting the culture of the city and the county – our participation and community programmes reach thousands of people of all ages in Nottingham and the East Midlands every year. Tailor-made sponsorship packages are available for all businesses and budgets.
To find out more, contact Sanpreet Janjua, on 0115 873 6235 or by emailing sanpreetj@nottinghamplayhouse.
PLACES TO STAY
Looking for somewhere to stay after the show? Here are our top three recommendations for the Autumn Season: Hart’s Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel and just three minutes away from the Playhouse. Visit hartsnottingham.co.uk
St James Hotel is an independent boutique hotel, driven by a philosophy of service, design and value. Visit stjames-hotel.com
Jury’s Inn is located near Nottingham train station, making it a convenient place to stay if you’re visiting the city. Visit jurysinn.com
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HOW TO FIND US
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RAIL
Nottingham City Transport - £2 Eventrider ticket Valid on all NCT buses within the Greater Nottingham City area until the last bus at midnight or the last ‘N’ bus at weekends. Present your show ticket to the driver and pay just £2. Trent Barton - zigzag A zigzag ticket entitles you to unlimited day travel on Trent Barton buses after 9am. Tickets can be purchased on the bus on the day of travel and cost £6 for one person, £10 for two people or £13 for up to five people.
15 minute walk from Nottingham Station.
TRAM NET’s £2 Event Ticket There are no parking worries with NET’s event ticket. For all our shows they offer free park and ride and just £2 return travel. Tram tickets are available to purchase on our website or from our Box Office.
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CAR Use M1 junction 25 (south) or 26 (north). Please use postcode NG1 5AL for satellite navigation.
PARKING Parking is available in the NCP car parks on Mount Street and St James Street for just £5.40. Show your parking ticket to our Front of House team and they will validate it for you. On-street parking around Wellington Circus is £1, 6pm – 8pm and then free after 8pm. There are also a number of parking bays for blue badge holders on North and East Circus Street, in close proximity to the Playhouse.
BOX OFFICE
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OPENING TIMES Mon - Sat: 10am - 8pm Sundays and Bank Holidays: Two hours before the show (if applicable).
You can have your tickets posted to you for an additional ÂŁ1.
CONCESSIONS
GROUP DISCOUNTS
Concessions are available for under 26s and full time students, wheelchair users and Universal Credit and benefits recipients for Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company productions. For full details see nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Enjoy discounts of up to 20% on Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company productions when you book 8+ tickets (10+ for Cinderella). To find out more, call our friendly Box Office team on 0115 941 9419.
EXCHANGES We will exchange tickets up to 24 hours before a performance to a different performance of the same run of a Nottingham Playhouse Theatre company main-stage production. We cannot exchange single event tickets, work in our studio or any visiting company. To find out more about our exchange and refund policy visit nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/howtobook or call the Box Office.
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TICKETS FOR CHARITIES We believe theatre should be accessible for everyone which is why we offer discounted tickets for community and charity organisations as part of our Hot House scheme. For more information please contact the Box Office, marking your email Hot Nights.
SCHOOL VISITS Tickets for schools are from ÂŁ11 and one teacher goes free with every ten tickets purchased for main stage Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company productions. We also have a range of school wraparounds for students and teachers to get the most out of the plays programmed. For more information visit nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/participation All discounts subject to availability.
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DIARY JANUARY
MON 2 Aladdin TUE 3 Aladdin WED 4
Aladdin
THU 5
Aladdin
FRI 6 SAT 7
Aladdin The Snow Queen Aladdin TUE 10 Aladdin WED 11 Aladdin
THU 12 Aladdin FRI 13 Aladdin SAT 14 Aladdin TUE 17 Aladdin WED 18 Aladdin THU 19 Aladdin FRI 20 Aladdin SAT 21 Aladdin Carrivick Sisters WED 25 Ramin Karimloo and the Broadgrass Band SAT 28 Jack Frost Johnny Cash Roadshow SUN 29 Sophie’s Academy of Performing Arts
7:30pm 2:30pm 7:30pm 2:30pm 7:30pm 2:30pm 7:30pm 1pm, 5:30pm 11am, 1:30pm 1pm, 5:30pm 7:30pm 2:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 1pm 7:30pm 1pm, 5:30pm 7:30pm 2:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 2:30pm, 7:30pm 8pm 7:30pm 11am, 1:30pm 7:45pm 5pm
FEBRUARY
WED 1 John Shuttleworth FRI 3 Ishi Khan-Jackson SAT 4 Rhymes Against Humanity Richard Herring TUE 7 Motionhouse: Scattered All The Little Lights WED 8 All The Little Lights THU 9 Reduced Shakespeare Company All The Little Lights
FRI 10 Jonathan Pie All The Little Lights SAT 11 All The Little Lights David O’Doherty FRI 17 Touched Say Sum Thin 12 SAT 18 Touched Say Sum Thin 12 MON 20 Touched TUE 21 Touched WED 22 Touched THU 23 Touched FRI 24 Touched SAT 25 Touched SUN 26 Count Arthur Strong TUE 28 Touched
MARCH
WED 1 Touched THU 2 Touched FRI 3 SAT 4 SUN 5 MON 6 FRI 10 SAT 11 SUN 12
8pm 8pm 7:30pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 7:45pm 8pm
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TUE 14 WED 15 THU 16 SAT 18
TUE 21 FRI 24
7:45pm 1:30pm 7:45pm Touched 7:45pm Richard iii 8pm Touched 7:45pm Fatback Band 7:30pm Ballet Boyz: Life. 8pm Lost Dog: Paradise Lost 8pm Sandra Taylor School of Dance 7pm Sandra Taylor School of Dance 2:30pm Stewart Lee 8pm Morgan and West 7:30pm Scratch Night 7pm 8pm Rob Brydon Cartoonopolis 2:30pm 7:30pm 7:45pm Women In Music Sue Perkins 7:30pm Georgie Fame 7:30pm Love Sick 8pm
SAT 25 Chester Tuffnut Roy Wood TUE 28 HOME The Grapes of Wrath WED 29 HOME The Grapes of Wrath THU 30 Al Murray FRI 31 The Grapes of Wrath Al Murray Letters To Windsor House
11am, 1:30pm 7:30pm 1:30pm, 6pm 7pm 11am, 1:30pm 7:45pm 7:30pm 1:30pm 7:30pm 8pm
APRIL SAT 1
The Grapes of Wrath
Letters To Windsor House MON 3 The Grapes of Wrath TUE 4 The Grapes of Wrath WED 5 The Grapes of Wrath THU 6 The Grapes of Wrath FRI 7 SAT 8 WED 19 THU 20 FRI 21 SAT 22
2:30pm 7:45pm
8pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 1:30pm 7:45pm The Grapes of Wrath 7:45pm The Grapes of Wrath 7:45pm Tommy 7:45pm Tommy 7pm Tommy 7:45pm The Curious Adventures 11am, of Pinocchio 1:30pm Tommy 2:30pm
TUE 25 Tommy WED 26 Tommy THU 27 Tommy
7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 1:30pm
FRI 28 Tommy SAT 29 Tommy
7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm
MON 1 THU 4 FRI 5 SAT 6
8pm 8pm 8pm 7pm
MAY
Ruby Wax Chris Ramsey Henning Wehn Gedling Ballet School Show 2017 SUN 7 Gedling Ballet School Show 2017
3pm
TUE 9 FRI 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 TUE 16 WED 17 THU 18 FRI 19 SAT 20
Jasmin Vardimon Company: Pinocchio Mark Murphy: Out of this World Mark Murphy: Out of this World Reginald D Hunter Rent Rent Rent Rent Rent
THU 25 Scratch Night East is East FRI 26 East is East SAT 27 East is East Spring Reign TUE 30 East is East WED 31 East is East
8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 1:30pm, 7:45pm 7:45pm 2:30pm, 7:45pm 7pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:30pm 7pm 7:45pm
JUNE
THU 1 East is East FRI 2 East is East SAT 3 East is East TUE 6 East is East WED 7 East is East THU 8 East is East FRI 9 East is East SAT 10 East is East
7:45pm 7:45pm 2:30pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 1:30pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm
Neville Studio Performances Audio Described British Sign Language Interpreted Captioned PWYC Pay What You Can Press Night RP Relaxed Performance DF Dementia Friendly Audio Described, British Sign Language interpreted and captioned
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