Derby Theatre Spring 2013 Brochure

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DERBY THEATRE AND BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY PRESENT

CHARLOTTE’S WEB Friday 7 December – Saturday 12 January See page 30 for performance times

DERBY THEATRE IS THRILLED TO PRESENT THE TIMELESS CLASSIC CHARLOTTE’S WEB AS THE PERFECT FESTIVE TREAT. Join us for the story of a young girl called Fern who befriends Wilbur – a pig.

Wilbur is no ordinary pig and needs to be saved from becoming Christmas dinner! To the rescue comes a witty spider called Charlotte who conjures up a miraculous plan which they hope will keep him alive!

Casting a web of festive enchantment over the whole family, E.B. White’s much-loved story is brought to life in this exciting production. Will Charlotte and Fern be able to save the ‘terrific’ and ‘radiant’ Wilbur?

Based on the story by E.B. White

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SPRING SEASON AT DERBY THEATRE We have an exciting spring season that will keep you entertained over the next few months.

To start the season we have two great comedies – John Godber’s brand new play Losing the Plot and Eclipse Theatre’s restoration comedy One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show. To continue the season we have Sebastian Faulks’ Birdsong; a beautiful story about love, courage and sacrifice.

We are delighted to welcome National Theatre’s co-production of The Pitmen Painters.

We also have Blue Remembered Hills which is on the GCSE school syllabus – perfect for students. Birmingham Stage Company is back with another great show for the whole family; James And The Giant Peach.

We hope you have visited our auditorium since the refurbishment and I am sure you will agree it looks great! Thank you for your generous support over the last few months. So far we have raised over £13,000 and it’s building every day.

We are pleased to be welcoming Sarah Brigham, our new Artistic Director, who will be starting in January. Make sure you are on our mailing list so that you get to hear first about our produced season of work which Sarah will be programming.

We look forward to seeing you at the theatre very soon.

Derby Theatre is part of

Gary Johnson General Manager

Dean Gaffney

Gemma Bissix

Katy Manning

CLOSER TO CRIME

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AGATHA CHRISTIE

A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED

PART OF THE SEASON TICKET

Tuesday 29 January – Saturday 2 February Tue – Sat eve 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm

THE VILLAGERS OF CHIPPING CLEGHORN ARE AGOG WITH CURIOSITY OVER AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE LOCAL GAZETTE WHICH READS: ‘A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 29TH, AT LITTLE PADDOCKS AT 6.30 P.M.’ A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock?

Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out…

What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a determined Inspector grimly following the twists and turns and the inimitable Miss Marple on hand to provide the final solution in a dramatic confrontation scene just before the final curtain.

The production stars Dean Gaffney, best known for his eleven years as Robbie Jackson in EastEnders who is also a noted stage actor, Gemma Bissix, another EastEnders star as a child but better known these days for her award-winning role as the villainous Clare Devine in Hollyoaks, Katy Manning, the iconic Doctor Who assistant Jo Grant, John D. Collins – ‘Allo, ‘Allo’ s Flying Officer Fairfax and Geraldine Newman – Ever Decreasing Circles.

One of Agatha Christie’s best mysteries, this production also boasts a fascinating cast of characters and an affectionate picture of a post-WWII English village in which Ian Dickens Productions will yet again deliver an evening of intriguing plots, subterfuge and murder by the mistress of ‘whodunits’.

A JOHN GODBER COMPANY AND THEATRE ROYAL WAKEFIELD PRODUCTION

LOSING THE PLOT Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 February Tue – Sat eve 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm

A BRAND NEW COMEDY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOHN GODBER. On 1st Feb Jack Munroe walked out on his job, his wife and his teenage children. Beside his bed was a copy of Hot Sex Tips and Which Caravan magazine. After travelling Europe for three months to write his much-promised novel and live the life of an artist, he returned with no novel, no money and no idea why he'd left.

In a world which is just on the edge, are we all losing the plot?

Losing the Plot comes off the back of two recent critically acclaimed productions by John Godber.

‘Richly comic love story’ The Guardian on Happy Jack ‘Marvellously funny’ The Times about Lost & Found

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CLOSER TO CO MEDY

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CLOSER TO G N I T T I L P S SIDE LAUGHTER

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AN ECLIPSE THEATRE PRODUCTION

ONE MONKEY DON’T STOP NO SHOW by

by Don Don Evans Evans

Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 February Wed – Sat eve 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm

“WE HAVE A POSITION IN SOCIETY, MISTER… AN’ I DON’T MEAN JUST BLACK SOCIETY.” In 1970’s Philadelphia, the Harrisons are the most respectable middle-class black family in the suburbs.

However, the arrival of their young niece and her radical ideas from the rural South turns their polite, Christian life on its head.

The Cosby Show meets Restoration Comedy in this hilariously outrageous play about how hard we try to hide who we really are.

Director: Dawn Walton, Designer: Libby Watson, Lighting Designer: Natasha Chivers Sound Design: Adrienne Quartly, Cast includes: Jocelyn Jee Esien

‘A wonderfully zestful play, wackily intelligent and very funny’ Whatsonstage ‘Ramps up the feel-good factor and has the audience splitting their sides’ The Stage ‘Nothing short of hilarious’ The Guardian Originally co-produced with Sheffield Theatres Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd Design Rare Company

O T R E CLOSENTURE ADV ELLIS PETERS

BROTHER CADFAEL: THE VIRGIN IN THE ICE Monday 8 – Saturday 13 April Mon – Sat eve 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat

IT IS WINTER 1139 AND RAGING CIVIL WAR HAS SENT MANY REFUGEES FLEEING NORTH FROM WORCESTER, AMONG THEM AN ORPHANED BOY, HIS BEAUTIFUL 17-YEAR-OLD SISTER, AND A YOUNG NUN. But they seem to have disappeared somewhere in the wild winter landscape of frost and snow – and Brother Cadfael embarks on a dangerous quest to find them. His search will lead him to discover a chilling and terrible murder, and a tale of passion gone astray.

Ellis Peters’ Cadfael novels sold millions of copies worldwide and spawned a very successful television series starring Derek Jacobi as Brother Cadfael. Featuring film projections, lavish settings and bespoke music, this stunning new production is the first time Cadfael has ever been produced for stage.

Adapted, designed and directed by Michael Lunney.

Star cast to be announced.

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E G O A T R R U E O S CLO E AND C LOV

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The Original Theatre Company & Birdsong Productions present

SEBASTIAN FAULKS’

BIRDSONG

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Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 April Tue – Sat eve 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm

A MESMERISING STORY OF LOVE, COURAGE AND SACRIFICE IS NOW BROUGHT TO THE STAGE IN THIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED VERSION OF SEBASTIAN FAULKS’ BEST-SELLING NOVEL. AN EPIC TALE OF LOVE AND WAR SET BEFORE AND DURING THE GREAT WAR. In pre-war France a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep under ground. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.

Recently aired over Christmas on BBC 1 and following on from the hit West End production, this brand new adaptation marks the very first touring production of the play.

Performed by a dynamic ensemble company, including award-winning actress Sarah Jayne Dunn Drop Dead Gorgeous, Hollyoaks, Charlie G Hawkins Eastenders, Arthur Bostrom ‘Allo, Allo’, Tim Van Eyken War Horse, Tim Treloar National Theatre, RSC and introducing newcomer Jonathan Smith as Stephen Wraysford. Stage version by Rachel Wagstaff.

“Captures both the pain and the pity of a war that almost defies comprehension” The Guardian

CLOS AWARER TO THEA D-WINN TRE ING

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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS THE LIVE THEATRE NEWCASTLE AND NATIONAL THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION OF

THE PITMEN PAINTERS

PART OF THE SEASON TICKET

Tuesday 28 May – Saturday 1 June Tue – Sat eve 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm, Thurs mat 2.30pm

FOLLOWING SELL-OUT SEASONS AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE, IN THE WEST END AND ON BROADWAY, BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS THE AWARD-WINNING PLAY THE PITMEN PAINTERS. Written by Lee Hall, creator of the worldwide sensation Billy Elliot, The Pitmen Painters has received huge critical acclaim and won the Evening Standard award for Best New Play.

In 1934 a group of Ashington miners hired a professor to teach an art appreciation evening class. Rapidly abandoning theory in favour of practice, the pitmen began to paint. Within a few years the most avant-garde artists became their friends and their work was acquired by prestigious collections; but every day they worked, as before, down the mine. A humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics.

Sunday Express

Mail on Sunday

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BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS ROALD DAHL’S

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 July Tue 7pm, Wed 10.30am & 1.30pm, Thu & Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm

JAMES LIVES WITH AUNT SPONGE AND AUNT SPIKER, THE MOST REVOLTING AUNTS IN ENGLAND. THEY MAKE HIM WORK AND SLAVE AND NEVER LET HIM PLAY WITH OTHER CHILDREN. Then one day he meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen – and James embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group of characters you could ever meet!

Birmingham Stage Company proudly presents Roald Dahl’s amazing story, following its acclaimed productions of George’s Marvellous Medicine, Horrible Histories and The Jungle Book. If you’re looking for fruit-filled fun and whizzpopping wonders, then don’t miss James and his giant peach!

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OLIVER REED:

WILD THING Thursday 7 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (£10) In this blistering solo show, join legendary hellraiser Oliver Reed, as he knocks back a few drinks and shares his incredible life story. From the boyhood excitement of learning he was a descendant of Peter the Great, through the success of Oliver!, boozy adventures with Keith Moon and disastrous chat show appearances – this was a life well lived.

But though Ollie may appear an unstoppable force of nature, this is Malta in 1999, and time is fast running out for the ‘Wild Thing’. Rob Crouch brings Reed back to vivid life in this swaggering, brilliant evening of entertainment.

Age guidance 14+

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THE SHOWSTOPPERS Saturday 9 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (£13) A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this awardwinning production. Audience suggestions spontaneously become an all-singing, alldancing show on the spot, with unpredictable and hilarious results.

This incredible comedy troupe never fails to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies, The Showstopppers leave delighted audiences singing all the way home.

The show has played sell-out seasons in London's West End, and has been a must-see staple of the Edinburgh Fringe for five years - as well as delighting audiences on tour around the world. Recently the group recorded their first BBC Radio Four series to great acclaim.

“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.

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NEW VIC BORDERLINES, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME

ALL OUR DAUGHTERS? Thursday 28 February, 4pm and Friday 1 March, 7.30pm

WRITTEN BY SUSAN MOFFAT, DIRECTOR OF AWARDWINNING NEW VIC BORDERLINES, ALL OUR DAUGHTERS? AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF FORCED MARRIAGES AND SO CALLED HONOUR VIOLENCE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. "It was supposed to be a family holiday, it's a beautiful place with mountains, rivers, and loads of donkeys". Sophie has her life all planned-out, first ‘A’ levels, then a gap year and then uni with her best friend Lucy. Marriage is the last thing on her mind, she's fine as she is for now, watching the footy with her dad, helping her mum with the cooking and watching Zac's back. Why is a son like a bar of gold and daughter a piece of white silk? What does honour mean, and what is family?

Using testimonies of real women, All Our Daughters? explores issues around the problem to promote discussion, understanding and provide help and support to those who may be vulnerable.

Open to teachers, students and the general public.

O T R E S CLO GING VIEWS CHAN

R.O.G.E.R. RADIO Friday 8 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £15, £12, £8

ODDSOCKS PRESENTS JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH AND THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM IN ONE THRILLING EVENING!

PART OF THE SEASON TICKET

Saturday 2 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 (£13) Everyone loves a curry - after all, it is Britain's national dish! Broadcaster, writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist Hardeep Singh Kohli is on a mission to find the best Indian takeaway in the UK. For his third national tour show - following two sell-out years on the road and at the Edinburgh festival – Hardeep will order a takeaway live on stage for delivery to the theatre, having selected one from audience suggestions submitted via HardeepLive.com Hardeep will then race against time to cook his own sumptuous feast before the takeaway arrives. Along the way, he’ll be sharing recipe tips, anecdotes and wonderful stories of his shared Scottish and Indian heritage. The show culminates with some lucky audience members coming on stage to sample both meals. Make sure you book early for a good seat to be first in the queue!

Age guidance 14+

Oddsocks Productions create an evening of hilarious homage to the heyday of radio.

Prepare for mishaps, clangers and clever comedy as you join Oddsocks in their 1950’s radio company guise.

WARNING!! No giant worms will be harmed in the making of this spoof radio play.

Retro.Oddsocks.Generating.

Entertaining.Repartee.

Pictures show moments from The Mighty Beast of 2012 photographer: Rupert Barnes Photography, www.Rupie.co.uk

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INTERFACE 13 Monday 11 March, 7pm Tickets: £8 (£6) Interface 13 showcases the best youth dance talent from schools and community groups across Derbyshire and Derby City.

The evening consists of a variety of dance performances, showcasing the exceptional skill, diversity and creativity of young people across the county.

Interface 13 is a U.Dance stage 2 event, framed within the national programme which enables young people in England to take part in an annual dance performance.

Presented in partnership with Dance4 and U.Dance.

Presented by Déda.

BLOFELD AND BAXTER

TEST MATCH SPECIAL Tuesday 12 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50, (£17)

DERBY THEATRE IS DELIGHTED TO PRESENT TWO OF THE TITANS OF UK CRICKET. A side-splitting show full of memories from within the Test Match Special commentary boxes. Anecdotes never before heard of the most legendary players from the last forty years are finally aired. A sporting institution, Peter Baxter was the organising brain behind BBC Radio’s Test Match Special for 34 years and Henry Blofeld is one of Britain’s most loved broadcasters. He has commentated on the show since 1972.

Don’t miss this gloriously funny show, early booking is strongly recommended.

DERBY THEATRE AND DÉDA PRESENT

N.D.C.W. NATIONAL DANCE

WHITE HORSE INN

COMPANY WALES Thursday 14 March 7.30pm The acclaimed Dream from worldrenowned choreographer Christopher Bruce showcases a breathtaking celebration of the excellence and achievement of Britain in its Olympic year. Dream has received standing ovations from London to Shanghai, Cardiff to Llandudno as audiences are swept away by dance that rejoices in the sheer exuberance of physical movement.

Exploring the fantasy and ritual of weddings, Les Noces by French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj is an astonishing spectacle of dynamic movement and evocative costumes performed to Igor Stravinsky’s exquisite score, Les Noces.

National Dance Company Wales, Dream by Christopher Bruce CBE. Photography: Roy Campbell-Moore

BENATZKY & STOLZ Wed 27 – Sat 30 March Wed - Sat eve 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm Please note there’s no performance on Fri 29th March Present Company invites you to enjoy a long-overdue revival of this iconic musical first seen in London’s West End in 1931 and now, in 2013, new and fresh as mountain air, on Derby's stage.

Revel in a fun filled frolic in the Austrian Tyrol, transported there by a visually stunning show, full of laughter, dance and songs that delight, which tells with gusto, gaiety and heart-warming charm, a love story with not one happy ending but three! [Amateur Theatre] Age guidance: family show

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PART OF THE SEASON TICKET

A NORTHERN STAGE PRODUCTION

BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS BY DENNIS POTTER Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 June Tue – Sat eve 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm

“INTO MY HEART AN AIR THAT KILLS FROM YON FAR COUNTRY BLOWS: WHAT ARE THOSE BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS, WHAT SPIRES, WHAT FARMS ARE THOSE?” AE Housman Dennis Potter’s charming and profound play captures his expansive humanity, wicked humour and fierce intolerance of ordinary cruelty.

The story of seven children during one wartime summer, whose hilarious games, complex friendships and moral dilemmas lead them headlong into sudden and unexpected tragedy.

Almost twenty years after his early death, Dennis Potter speaks to our fractious, changing world with a simple but powerful rhetoric about personal responsibility. He takes us to a world of dappled sunshine and long, playful afternoons in order to dramatically remind us that no one is ever truly innocent.

Moving, funny and unforgettable.

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STUDIO STUDIO MUSIC NIGHT

HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AND OH, WHAT A NEVER BE FOUND LOVELY WAR! Thu 21 - Sat 23 Feb, 8pm Sat mat, 2pm

Thu 28 Feb - Sat 2 Mar, 8pm Sat mat, 2pm

Tickets: £8, concessions £5

Tickets: £8, concessions £5

Every year up to 250,000 people are reported missing. A recent survey has found that a staggering two thirds of people go missing intentionally. But what would make someone choose to run away from their lives, leaving their job, friends, and family behind? And how do they do it? A cast of just five take on over 30 different characters to bring to you Fin Kennedy's award-winning play How To Disappear Completely And Never Be Found.

Set in a dingy working men's club, the workers of the war machine put on a variety show with songs, jokes and a dance or two, presented by an ensemble cast. Grab yourself a drink and pick a good table, and watch the action unfold on the stage, at the bar and maybe even at the table next to you. Hush Hush Theatre Company presents Oh What a Lovely War, which combines movement, music and satire to create a chronicle of the Great War.

Sat 2 February, 8pm – 12pm Tickets: £5, concessions £3

The ever-popular Studio Music Night returns with house band Studio Tones providing the backing for an evening of live music sang by you!

This is an open mic night like no other in our intimate Cabaret club setting.

If you would like to perform, please arrive early to secure a slot.

Fine Chisel

Fine Chisel

MIDNIGHT AT FIRING THE BOAR’S HEAD BLANKS

TWO

by Jim Cartwright

Fri 8 March, 8pm

Sat 9 March, 8pm

Thu 14 – Sat 16 March, 8pm Sat mat, 2pm

Tickets: £9, concessions £6

Tickets: £9, concessions £6

Tickets: £8, concessions £5

Outside the land is burning. But in the bar, music is playing, drink is flowing and there are stories to be told.

The Boar’s Head in London’s Cheapside was Shakespeare’s favourite pub. Fine Chisel bring it to life with a unique blend of classical text, five-part harmony singing, live music and colourful characters in this foot-stomping romp. Grab yourself a glass and come join the party!

Age 14+

Having a baby is complicated.

It’s even tougher when you need another man’s sperm. Richard is infertile. Kate, a fierce-witted teenager he meets on a park bench, is an unlikely therapist. The gentle strumming of a busker underscores two people’s intimate journey. Firing Blanks is a fresh, funny and moving play about donor conception (and ducks) with an original live score.

Age 14+

Transforming the studio into a working pub, join the Landlord and Landlady for a drink or two!

A sharp and touching slice of English life set in a northern pub owned by a savagely bickering husband and wife.

Two is a series of short vignettes that skilfully combines pathos and humour, with all 14 characters played by two actors. Age 14+

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ROBIN HOOD AND HIS VERY MERRY MEN 29th & 30th March , 11am & 2pm Tickets: £8, concessions £5. Family: £24 (2 adults and 2 children) Join the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of very merry men as they rob from the rich to save the poor in this laugh-aminute adventure. With Maid Marian by his side, this tightswearing bandit cannot be stopped as he defeats the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham time and time again! With Little John, Friar Tuck, buckets of mud, and a host of colourful forest characters, this is a family show with lots of joining-in and is not to be missed.

International touring theatre company Uncontained Arts are now in their fifth successful year and are the company-in-residence at Derby Theatre. Past children’s productions include The Little Mermaid (2009), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Not So Grimm Fairy Tales (2011) and Treasure Island (2012) performed at venues across the UK and Ireland including: The Lowry Studio, The Helix, The Egg Children’s Theatre Bath, The E4 Udderbelly and many more.

Age 4+

Worklight Theatre

BREAKING BARD

HOW TO START A RIOT

THE THING ABOUT PSYCHOPATHS

Fri 22 & Sat 23 March , 8pm

Sat 13 April, 8pm

Sat 20 April, 8pm

Tickets: £8, concessions £5

Tickets: £8, concessions £5

Tickets: £9, concessions £6

Final year Theatre Arts – Shakespeare in Performance students present a themed showcase of work drawn from a variety of Shakespeare’s plays.

Engaging with some of the Bard’s most famous later works from Antony & Cleopatra to The Tempest, the company will blend traditional and contemporary techniques to present a refreshing mix of scenes and extracts as part of a themed evening. With all the usual panache and quality associated with Theatre Arts public performances, Breaking Bard brings a contemporary flair to some Early Modern masterpieces.

For Shakespeare and nonShakespeare fans alike.

Why were some parts of the UK set alight in 2011, whilst many others were left untouched? Who is present at a riot? If the actions are 'mindless', what's in the mind? Three performers use text and torchlight and unpick the presumed causes of civil unrest. Based on the work of leading crowd and social psychologists Professor Stephen Reicher and Dr. Clifford Stott, How to Start a Riot seeks answers to questions ignored in the post-riot political rhetoric - rhetoric which has remained remarkably similar for centuries. This debut show from Exeter-based theatre company Worklight opened to critical acclaim at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012 and brings a unique combination of stunning visuals and crowd psychology to theatres nationwide in 2013.

Britain. 2013. Times are hard, but the money’s still out there if you know where to look and are prepared to gamble. Whether it’s prison or the corporate world, there are rules to be followed. Only the fittest survive.

It’s every man for himself. A searing, funny and thought-provoking new play from Ben Tagoe (Cold Turkey at Nana's – Oran Mor / Perth Theatre, Bittersweet Sunshine – Red Ladder and BBC Writers Academy), The Thing about Psychopaths asks important questions about power and empathy in modern Britain.

Age 14+

LEARNING THEATRE FOR SCHOOLS BIRDSONG – PRE-SHOW Q&A Suitable for KS4 & 5 English Lit and Drama students.

An opportunity for students to put questions to the BIRDSONG Director and members of the acting company and to find out more about the creation and performance of professional theatre.

BIRDSONG is accompanied by an education pack that can be purchased from the company’s website for work independently in the classroom.

The pack will include: • Interviews and biographies of key members of the creative team • Historical reference materials and supporting information about the First World War and the life of the tunneling soldiers • A series of starting points and supporting material for classroom-based written work and practical drama activity There will also be further online content at www.originaltheatre.com and www.birdsongthetour.com including blogs, production photos and press reviews.

Thursday 18th April, 5pm – 6pm £3 to ticket holders, £5 otherwise

NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF WALES – PRE-SHOW Q&A Thursday 14th March 7.30pm

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH – MEET THE CAST Some of the performers answer your questions after the performance. Free to ticket holders, these sessions last about 20 mins.

Wed 3rd, 1.30pm and Thurs 4th June, 10.30am

DRAMA TEACHER FORUM Termly meetings for teachers across the city and beyond! A chance to share information, get advice and find out more about what is happening in the theatre. Contact Christina for details of the next meeting.

SPECIAL EVENT – ALL OUR DAUGHTERS? TRAINING / CONFERENCE DAY Speakers and workshops for frontline staff, including teachers, social workers, community leaders and police, exploring the issues raised by the play and developing new responses to community issues.

Friday 1st March. Contact Christina for further details – c.lydon@derby.ac.uk

COMING SOON… School Workshops for Blue Remembered Hills.

Summer Schools – Bollywood and Silent Movie themes.

Youth Theatre Production – Ruckus in the Garden

by David Farr.

National Dance Company of Wales – Early Bird offer - FREE in school workshops (limited availability)

Sign up for our mailing list to be kept informed. Contact Christina Lydon c.lydon@derby.ac.uk Don’t miss our next coffee morning update on Wednesday 27 February 2013 where you will get the chance to hear an update on the forthcoming projects. This is a free event but places must be booked.

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ACCESS Access For All

Auditoria

Derby Theatre welcomes all patrons and has an extensive range of services to ensure you have an enjoyable and comfortable visit. Do mention your requirements when you book tickets, and don’t hesitate to ask the Duty Manager if there is anything you need on arrival.

There are a limited number of wheelchair spaces available in each venue, please notify the box office when booking. Our staff can bring refreshments to you in the interval – please ask a member of our front of house staff for this service.

Assisted Access Scheme We operate a scheme for those who need somebody to be present in order to assist them to readily access theatre shows. Our Assisted Access Scheme allows members to buy a seat for themselves and an essential companion at half price. This scheme is only open to those who genuinely require assistance visiting the theatre. Joining is free and a short application form is available from the box office or to download, providing us with contact details and any information the disabled person would like recorded to assist with their visits. Membership to the scheme lasts two years. For more information and terms and conditions please visit our website or speak to box office.

Parking There are reserved parking spaces for blue badge holders in the Westfield basement car park for which normal parking charges apply. There is a lift directly from the basement car park to all levels of the theatre.

Getting Around There is level access to the box office and café from Theatre Walk. The foyer, theatre, bar and studio can be accessed via the lift.

Hearing Impaired Sound enhancement systems are available in the theatre and studio. The best quality of sound is through our infrared headsets which are available to borrow free from the box office. If you prefer to use the T switch on your hearing aid, you will need to borrow an induction loop aerial, which is worn around the neck, these are available from the box office.

BSL Interpreted Performances For British Sign Language (BSL) performances, please let the box office know where you would like to sit: directly in front of the interpreter or on the opposite side, looking across the stage/action.

Our sign interpreters are coordinated by Sarah Gatford-Ball and TheatreTerp.

Audio Described Ideal for blind and partially sighted people, audio description is a form of audio-visual translation using the natural pauses in dialogue or between critical sound elements to insert a narrative that translates the visual image into a sense form.

Visit www.sceneandsound.co.uk where you will find access performance listings for other venues.

REST performances R E S T performances are specifically aimed to appeal to audience members who are on the autistic spectrum or have sensory sensitivities, or those who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere as regards to making noise or moving around. Each R E S T performance will be adapted for the specific needs of the audience – house lights may remain on at a low level throughout, other lighting effects will be toned down and the volume of sound effects reduced. Audience members will also be free to leave the auditorium during the performance and a ‘chill out’ area will be available.

There will also be some support materials such as a social story and synopsis of the production available beforehand. All of these adaptations are intended to make the theatrical experience less stressful for our patrons with specific needs.

Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the building. Please talk to the box office about any special requirements when booking. If you require our brochure in large print, braille or on audio tape, please enquire at the box office.

All information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. For all our terms and conditions please refer to your ticket or our website.

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£15 (£11)

£15 (£11)

£15 (£11)

£17 (£15) £17 (£15) £18 (£16)

£16 (£14) £16 (£14) £17 (£15)

£13 £13 £14

£19 (£17) £23 (£21) £15 (£13) £12 (£10) £15 (£13)

£16 (£14) £19 (£17) £13 (£11) £12 (£10) £15 (£13)

£12 £13 £10 £12 (£10) £15 (£13)

£4 (£3) £15 (£13) £15 £8 (£6) £18.50 (£17)

£4 (£3) £15 (£13) £12 £8 (£6) £18.50 (£17)

£4 (£3) £15 (£13) £8 £8 (£6) £18.50 (£17)

£15 (£12)

£15 (£12)

£15 (£12)

A Murder is Announced Tue - Thu eve & Sat mat Fri - Sat eve Weekday mat

Losing the Plot Tue - Thu eve & Sat mat Fri - Sat eve Weekday mat

One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Wed - Thu eve & Sat mat Fri & Sat eve Weekday mat

Brother Cadfael Mon - Thu eve & Sat mat Fri & Sat eve Weekday mat

Birdsong Tue - Thu eve & Sat mat Fri & Sat eve Wed mat

The Pitmen Painters Tues - Thu eve & Sat mat Fri & Sat eve Weekday mat

James And The Giant Peach All performances

White Horse Inn Wednesday eve Thur & Sat mat Thur & Sat eve

Blue Remembered Hills Tue - Thu eve & Sat mat Fri & Sat eve Weekday mat

Oliver Reed: Wild Thing The Showstoppers All Our Daughters?

All performances

Hardeep Singh Kohli R.O.G.E.R. Radio Interface 13 Test Match N.D.C.W. All performances (£5 schools)

Concessions are shown in brackets, and apply to under-16s, over-60s, registered unemployed, registered disabled and full-time students.

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HOW TO BOOK Box Office

How to Save

The box office is open from 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday. When there is an evening performance, the phone lines are open until 30 minutes before the first event of the evening, and the box office will stay open to in person callers until 15 minutes after the last event begins. On Sundays and Bank Holidays, the box office opens from 6pm or an hour prior to the first event of the day (whichever is earliest), and is closed when there is no performance. Opening times can be subject to slight change throughout the year, which are detailed on our website and on front of house signage. You can book securely online, with the option of picking your own seats, at derbytheatre.co.uk.

Concessions are available on certain performances for full-time students, children under 16, people over 60, disabled people and their carer, registered unemployed and groups of 10 or more. Children under 3 are only admitted to events aimed specifically at children and must be in possession of a valid ticket.

Payments We accept all types of card payments apart from American Express. Cheques are only accepted for group bookings of 20 or more. Tickets cannot be reserved without payment other than for school bookings and groups of 10 or more. Please note that all transactions will be subject to a small fee to help with the restoration of the theatre.

Tickets can be posted to you for a fee of £1 if the performance is more than seven days away.

They can be collected from box office at your convenience or emailed to you to print at home free of charge.

Exchanges, Refunds and Reprints All theatre tickets are non-refundable. We can exchange tickets for another performance of the same show for a fee of £1 per ticket. Exchanges can only be done 24 hours prior to the start of the event in question, and all tickets held by the customer must be returned to box office in person or by post. Lost tickets can be re-printed free of charge no sooner than 60 minutes before the start of the performance.

Getting Here Derby Theatre is located on Theatre Walk in the Westfield shopping centre. The most convenient car park is the Westfield Basement directly beneath the theatre. Spaces are limited, so please leave plenty of time to park in case you have to use one of the many other city centre car parks, particularly for matinee performances. The theatre is a short taxi ride from the train station or a 10-minute walk, follow the signs to Westfield. Please ask at the Box Office or Front of House if you’d like a taxi to be ordered for after the performance.

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W =WHEELCHAIR SPACE Data Protection Derby Theatre is committed to upholding the data protection principles of good information handling practices. When processing your booking the box office will ask you your name, address, telephone number and email address. This information may be used to keep you informed about forthcoming events at Derby Theatre. We may also pass on your name and address to other arts organisations who may send you information of a similar nature. If you would like your details to be used in this way please inform the box office at time of booking.

Prices and information correct at the time of going to print.

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TIME 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 10.15am & 7.15pm 7.15pm 10.15am 10.15am & 2.15pm 10.15am & 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 10.15am & 2.15pm 7.15pm 10.15am & 2.15pm 10.15am & 2.15pm 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 1.15pm & 4.30pm

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DATE 26 Dec 2012 27 Dec 2012 28 Dec 2012 29 Dec 2012 31 Dec 2012 02 Jan 2013 03 Jan 2013 04 Jan 2013 05 Jan 2013 07 Jan 2013 08 Jan 2013 09 Jan 2013 10 Jan 2013 11 Jan 2013 12 Jan 2013 PN

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TIME 4.30pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 1.15pm & 4.30pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 7.15pm 10.15am 10.15am & 2.15pm 10.15am & 2.15pm 10.15am & 7.15pm 2.15pm & 7.15pm 2.15pm audio described

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DAY

DATE

SHOW

Tue

29 January 2013

A Murder Is Announced

TIME 7.30pm

Wed

30 January 2013

A Murder Is Announced

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu

31 January 2013

A Murder Is Announced

7.30pm

Fri

01 February 2013

A Murder Is Announced

7.30pm

Sat

02 February 2013

A Murder Is Announced

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat

02 February 2013

Studio Music Night

8.00pm

Thu

07 February 2013

Oliver Reed – Wild Thing

7.30pm

Sat

09 February 2013

The Showstoppers

7.30pm

Tue

12 February 2013

Losing The Plot

7.30pm

Wed

13 February 2013

Losing The Plot

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu

14 February 2013

Losing The Plot

7.30pm

Fri

15 February 2013

Losing The Plot

7.30pm

Sat

16 February 2013

Losing The Plot

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wed

20 February 2013

One Monkey Don't Stop No Show

7.30pm

Thu

21 February 2013

One Monkey Don't Stop No Show

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu

21 February 2013

How To Disappear And Never Be Found

8.00pm

Fri

22 February 2013

One Monkey Don't Stop No Show

7.30pm

Fri

22 February 2013

How To Disappear And Never Be Found

8.00pm

Sat

23 February 2013

One Monkey Don't Stop No Show

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat

23 February 2013

How To Disappear And Never Be Found

2.00pm & 8.00pm

Wed

27 February 2013

Coffee Morning Update

10.00am

Thu

28 February 2013

All Our Daughters

4.00pm

Thu

28 February 2013

Oh, What A Lovely War!

8.00pm

MAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

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Show discussion

DAY

DATE

SHOW

TIME

Fri

01 March 2013

All Our Daughters?

7.30pm

Fri

01 March 2013

Oh, What A Lovely War!

8.00pm

Sat

02 March 2013

Oh, What A Lovely War!

2.00pm & 8.00pm

Sat

02 March 2013

Hardeep Singh Kohli - Indian Takeaway

7.30pm

Fri

08 March 2013

Midnight At The Boar’s Head

8.00pm

Fri

08 March 2013

R.O.G.E.R. Radio

7.30pm

Sat

09 March 2013

Firing Blanks

8.00pm

Mon

11 March 2013

Interface 13

7.00pm

Tues

12 March 2013

Blofed and Baxter Test Match Special

7.30pm

Thu

14 March 2013

N.D.C.W.

7.30pm

Thu

14 March 2013

Two

8.00pm

Fri

15 March 2013

Two

8.00pm

Sat

16 March 2013

Two

2.00pm & 8.00pm

Fri

22 March 2013

Breaking Bard

8.00pm

Sat

23 March 2013

Breaking Bard

8.00pm

Wed

27 March 2013

White Horse Inn

7.30pm

Thu

28 March 2013

White Horse Inn

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri

29 March 2013

Robin Hood And His Very Merry Men

11.00am & 2.00pm

Sat

30 March 2013

White Horse Inn

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat

30 March 2013

Robin Hood And His Very Merry Men

11.00am & 2.00pm

Mon

08 April 2013

Brother Cadfael

7.30pm

Tue

09 April 2013

Brother Cadfael

7.30pm

Wed

10 April 2013

Brother Cadfael

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu

11 April 2013

Brother Cadfael

7.30pm

Fri

12 April 2013

Brother Cadfael

7.30pm

Sat

13 April 2013

Brother Cadfael

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat

13 April 2013

How To Start A Riot

8.00pm

Tue

16 April 2013

Birdsong

7.30pm

Wed

17 April 2013

Birdsong

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu

18 April 2013

Birdsong – pre show Q & A

5.00 till 6.00pm

Thu

18 April 2013

Birdsong

7.30pm

Fri

19 April 2013

Birdsong

7.30pm

Sat

20 April 2013

Birdsong

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat

20 April 2013

The Thing About Psychopaths

8.00pm

Tue

28 May 2013

The Pitman Painters

7.30pm

Wed

29 May 2013

The Pitman Painters

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu

30 May 2013

The Pitman Painters

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri

31 May 2013

The Pitman Painters

7.30pm

Sat

01 June 2013

The Pitman Painters

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue

25 June 2013

Blue Remembered Hills

7.30pm

Wed

26 June 2013

Blue Remembered Hills

7.30pm

Wed

26 June 2013

Blue Remembered Hills - post show

7.30pm

Thu

27 June 2013

Blue Remembered Hills

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Fri

28 June 2013

Blue Remembered Hills

7.30pm

Sat

29 June 2013

Blue Remembered Hills

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue

02 July 2013

James And The Giant Peach

7.00pm

Wed

03 July 2013

James And The Giant Peach

10.30am & 1.30pm

Thu

04 July 2013

James And The Giant Peach

10.30am & 7.00pm

Fri

05 July 2013

James And The Giant Peach

10.30am & 7.00pm

Sat

06 July 2013

James And The Giant Peach

2.30pm & 7.00pm

One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show

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