What's on guide autumn 2015

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What’s On

Autumn/Winter 2015-16 w w w. b e l g r a d e . c o. u k

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welcome

Welcome to our Autumn/Winter Season for 2015. we’re now halfway through our year of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Theatre in Education (TiE). created here at the belgrade,Tie went on to become an international movement so, with this in mind, 2015 has been a year with a real focus on work for families and young people. our Inspiring Curiosity October Festival is packed with some of the best professional theatre for children and young people including Propeller’s Pocket Merchant and Theatre centre’s Rise Up. alongside these shows, the belgrade has two exciting new musicals; a new adaptation of the classic children’s novel The Silver Sword produced with Sell a door Theatre company, and Crush, a sizzling new musical comedy produced with big broad Productions.Then there’s our acclaimed annual pantomime Beauty and the Beast, an alternative festive treat in b2, Vampomime, and for the really little ones we have Santa’s Rusty Robot.

It’s another huge season with lots on offer, plus an opportunity to try out our new caterers, Host.

I look forward to welcoming you back to the belgrade very soon.

To help you get the most out of your visit to the Belgrade here are some handy booking tips: n avoid queuing at Box Office or on the phone by booking online. It’s cheaper, really easy to do and you can choose your own seats. New shows appear online first, so check for the latest additions. n Book equivalent numbers of full price tickets for two or more participating shows in our multi-purchase offer at the same time and save off. n You can enjoy the show from every seat in the main auditorium, but remember the front row of the stalls and the boxes don’t always offer the best view. boxes can only be booked via box office. n Over 18 and under 26? limited tickets to selected shows are FREE. look out for the logo and check our website for details. bookable from 1.8.15. n There’s limited capacity in the B2 auditorium so book early if you want a seat in the stalls.

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Hamish Glen Artistic Director n Tickets for first nights, previews and weekday matinees are often available at a discounted rate so go for these options to get the best value. n If you have any access requirements, look out for these icons throughout the brochure: Captioned Performance Audio Described Performance Signed Performance n bring a group of 11 or more and save money. check page 41 for details. n Don’t forget you can buy Gift Vouchers. call box office or go to the website for details. n we have a limited number of booster seats which can be hired for £1 for children under 4ft tall. Feel free to bring your child’s car booster seat with you. Stalls seats only. n

we have a policy about Dancing in the Auditorium. Please check our Terms and conditions in the box office Info section of the website.

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Thurs 17 Sept, 15 Oct & 5 Nov

Afternoons: 1.30pm

Halfway to Paradise

Musical entertainer andy eastwood and producer brian walker present a new season of Midday Variety.

Thurs 17 Sept

The Good old VarieTy days, sTarrinG aniTa harris a traditional music hall show with stage and screen legend anita Harris, TV illusionists Van buren and allyson, comedian Steve barclay and singer lorrie brown, all backed by the Martyn St James band.

Thurs 15 Oct

The BiG lauGhTer afTernoon, sTarrinG Johnnie Casson Yorkshire's favourite funny man Johnnie casson is joined by impressionist adam daye and sensational vocalist laura glaves.

Thurs 5 Nov

spiriT of The BliTz - 75Th anniVersary TriBuTe To mark 75 years since the coventry blitz, this special show remembers the songs and stars that kept britain smiling.

Starring andy eastwood as george Formby, Marilyn Hill Smith as Vera lynn, Pete lindup as Max Miller, with comedienne Judith Hibbert and a live band. Not to be missed!

Tickets: £13 (no further concessions)

Weds 23 Sept

Auditorium: Main Stage

Evening: 7.45pm

relive the memories of abba with the ABBAMANIA tribute show, widely regarded as one of “europe’s premier abba tribute bands”. Playing the classics Waterloo, Thank You for the Music, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and many more, their performances promise a fabulous night out for everyone to sing and dance to!

Auditorium: Main Stage

Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75

Book online: www.belgrade.co.uk for great deals

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It’s 1963 and dame dorothea dosserdale School for girls has a proud tradition of fostering free spirits from all walks of life - so it’s a crushing blow when the new Headmistress turns out to be a tyrant with strict Victorian values.

Sat 19 Sep, 2.30pm

Fri 18 Sep, 7.45pm

#crushthemusical

Evenings: 7.45pm, except Tues 8 Sept, 7pm Matinees: Sats 5, 12 & 19 and weds 9 & 16 Sept, 2.30pm Previews: Fri 4, Sat 5 & Mon 7 Sept, all tickets £19.75 Post-show discussion: Thurs 17 Sept Gala Night: Fri 11 Sept, 7pm. Tickets: £34.25 & £37.50

Tickets: From £19.75 to £32.50 Concessions: From £14.75 to £30.50 Schools: £8.50 (valid for Mon - Thurs including weekday mats) 4

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Fri 4 - Sat 19 Sept

Auditorium: Main Stage

with lashings of charm and toetapping tunes, new musical Crush is a coming-of-age romp that celebrates schoolgirl friendships and fighting for what you believe in!

Prepare for riotous routines and hockey sticks to the fore as our girls battle to save their school and find true love - in this smashing musical comedy.

brought to you by a creative team whose hit stage and screen work includes Waterloo Road, Footballers’ Wives, Bad Girls The Musical, The Sound of Music and La Cage Aux Folles.

“Kath Gotts strikes me as the brightest new prospect for British musical theatre in years.”

Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph

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The Belgrade Theatre and Sell A Door Theatre Company present

Evenings: Sat 26 & Tues 29 Sept and Fri 2 & Sat 3 oct, 7pm Matinees: Mon 28, weds 30 Sept & Thurs 1 oct, 2pm (open to public and Schools bookings) and Sat 3 oct, 2.15pm Schools: Tues 29, weds 30 Sept & Thurs 1 oct, 10am Post-show discussion: Thurs 1 oct, 2pm

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A M u S i C A l A DA p TAT i O n

By SuSie MCKennA & STeven eDiS BASeD On The nOvel

By iAn SerrAillier Sat 26 Sept - Sat 3 Oct

Auditorium: b2

The Silver Sword is a heart-warming tale of three children whose determination to become a family again, takes them on an incredible adventure to find their father against all the odds.

Named by The Times as one of the top 50 children’s books of all time, The Silver Sword is set in Poland in the immediate aftermath of wwII and follows the balicki children’s search for safety as europe is divided up and displaced people return to their homelands. along the way, ruth, edek and bronia meet 14 year old Jan - a boy who, years before, had met their father by chance and been given the family's precious paper knife, affectionately known as the Silver Sword. Jan's instructions are to show it to the children, should their paths cross, with the message that their father is still alive and headed for Switzerland. during their adventures they cross paths with people from every nation as well as animals such as Jimpy the cockerel, bistro the chimpanzee and ludwig the dog.

This brand new musical adaptation of The Silver Sword is full of warmth, music and excitement, and is brought to life by a cast of wonderful actor/musicians, featuring amazing puppetry and stunning visual projections.

Adults: From £13 to £17.50 Children: From £8.75 to £14 Family Ticklets: From £36 to £49 Schools: £7.25

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Fri 2 oct, 7pm Sat 3 oct, 2.15pm

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Thurs 24 Sept

Evening: 7.45pm

WITH LES MCKEOWN

The music of the Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid ‘70s. The face and voice of that soundtrack belonged to les Mckeown. with les leading the way, massive hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love propelled the band to world-wide superstardom and their trademark Scottish tartan was to be seen everywhere across the planet.

Join les Mckeown and his four-piece band for a celebration of those hectic days and the behind the scenes pandemonium that followed.

Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75

Fri 25 Sept

Auditorium: Main Stage

Evening: 7.45pm

Roy G Hemmings

MotownShow

Auditorium: Main Stage

Sat 26 Sept

ex-drifters member, showman and dynamic singer, roy g Hemmings, brings his fabulous Motown Show to coventry. a celebration of the timeless music of Motown and Soul, this electrifying show features the classics Baby Love, Dancing in the Street, My Girl, I Can't Help Myself, I Heard it through the Grapevine and many more.

Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75 Evening: 7.45pm

celebrating 100 years since he was born, this lavish production encapsulates the wonderful music of Sinatra through david alacey’s incredible likeness in appearance and voice. The show also includes the l.a. Showgirls; buddy greco’s own big band under the direction of Paul drakeley; anita Harris and kenny lynch obe.

Auditorium: Main Stage

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Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75

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Tues 29 Sept - Sat 3 Oct oscar wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest is touring the uk and stars rosalind ayres, Nigel Havers, Martin Jarvis, christine kavanagh and Siân Phillips who reprise their west end performances alongside Nigel anthony, carmen du Sautoy and david Shaw-Parker.

Auditorium: Main Stage

This new production is directed by lucy bailey, designed by william dudley with added material by Simon brett, lighting designed by oliver Fenwick, and music and sound by Tom Mills.

“Oscar Wilde’s classic in a delightful new context.”

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Quentin Letts, Daily Mail Evening: 7.45pm Matinees: weds 30 Sept & Sat 3 oct, 2.30pm Post-show discussion: weds 30 Sept, 2.30pm

Fri 2 oct, 7.45pm Sat 3 oct, 2.30pm

Tickets: From £17.50 to £33.25 Concessions: From £12.50 to £31.25 Schools: £10

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A Tricycle Theatre Production

“Outstanding, witty and confident.”

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Evening Standard

Directed by

Indhu Rubasingham Olivier Award nominee -

Best New Comedy 2015

NOW STARRING

SUSIE BLAKE AS ‘THE QUEEN’

Tues 6 - Sat 10 Oct

Liz vs. Maggie Two enduring icons born in the same year. one destined to rule, the other elected to lead. but when the stiff upper lip softened and the gloves came off, which one had the upper hand?

Moira buffini's celebrated new comedy - which received an olivier award in 2014 - speculates on what the world’s most powerful women really talked about behind closed palace doors. be sure to bag a ticket for this wickedly funny and brilliantly astute west end smash hit comedy.

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinees: weds 7 & Sat 10 oct, 2.30pm Post-show discussion: Thurs 8 oct

Auditorium: Main Stage

“A phenomenon.”

HHHHH Sunday Telegraph “A clever, mischievous pleasure with the sharp teeth of a kicked corgi.”

HHHH Metro “Sensational. Hilariously like the real thing.”

HHHH The Times “Irresistibly mischievous.

Sovereign fun.”

HHHH The Independent Fri 9 oct, 7.45pm Sat 10 oct, 2.30pm

Tickets: From £12 to £27 Concessions: From £9.50 to £25 10

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Main Story tonight

Fri 9 & Sat 10 Oct Our Main Story Tonight is a brand new play inspired by whatever major story is dominating the news that week. working much like a newsroom on a tight deadline, the play will be written and rehearsed in the five days leading up to the show and could be about anything - but whatever it is, it’ll be current, topical, and will be dealing with the things everyone is talking about at home, at work, or round the water cooler.

Auditorium: b2

Our Main Story Tonight will also be looking to connect that story with something in the city of coventry, so if there’s a link to our home town, the play will be trying to find it. we hope you’ll come and join us on this adventure.

Sheriff is run by Nick walker, writer of the b2 christmas show Oh No It Isn’t, the forthcoming Vampomime and the ’87 Fa cup show We Love You City.

Evenings: 8pm Post-show discussion: Fri 9 oct

Tickets: £8.50 (no concessions)

Book online: www.belgrade.co.uk for great deals

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Tues 13 - Sat 17 Oct

Auditorium: Main Stage

To restore it to its former glory and stop the wrecking ball, they need to get the eccentric manageress (goddard) and the unreliable projectionist (capron), to help them with their ambitious plans.

The Smallest Show on Earth is inspired by the hilarious 1950s film, which starred the legendary Peter Sellers. This brand new version, an exciting musical comedy starring liza goddard (Bergerac) and brian capron (Coronation Street), features classic songs by Irving berlin (Blue Skies, Shakin’ the Blues Away, Steppin’ Out With My Baby).

Stunned to discover they have inherited the bijou cinema, two innocent newly-weds have their hopes dashed when they discover it is a total flea-pit.

will they manage to make it a blockbuster or will the whole venture ‘fade to black’?

BOOK yOUR TICKETS NOW for this wonderful, feel-good british musical

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinees: weds 14 & Sat 17 oct, 2.30pm

Tickets: From £19 to £32.50 Concessions: From £14 to £30.50 12

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Inspiring Curiosity October Festival of Theatre for Children and young People 2015 sees the 50th anniversary of our establishment of the first ever Theatre in education (Tie) company. To mark this anniversary we’ve programmed a year of events to celebrate theatre made by and for young people, and to promote the importance of drama and theatre in their lives.

Following our Inspiring curiosity: In our own words festival in July, we’re hosting another festival this october comprising some of the best professional theatre for children and young people, made by companies from right across the uk. details of all the shows can be found over the following pages.

Not only will we be presenting professional theatre for young audiences here at the belgrade, we’re also programming performances from six Theatre in education companies to take place in schools across coventry. These participatory events are for audiences ranging from 3-18 years old, and run from 19-23 october. For schools booking information please contact claire Procter at cprocter@belgrade.co.uk.

Inspiring Curiosity Conference on 21 & 22 october we will also be hosting a two day conference in partnership with coventry university and the university of warwick, coventry city council, the royal Shakespeare company, warwick arts centre and big brum. The event will include a range of activities, workshops and discussions with leading regional, national and internationally renowned artists and companies.

drama has been increasingly marginalised within the school curriculum as a non-essential subject. we believe that a good education needs to provide a balance between taught facts, and being provided with the opportunity to explore and learn for oneself. drama is an essential way for children to reflect on and understand the world in which they live.

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PROPELLER PRESENTS

Pocket Merchant Mon 19 Oct

Auditorium: Main Stage Pocket Merchant, a condensed version of Propeller’s critically acclaimed 2009 production, brings one of Shakespeare’s darkest plays to life using the company’s unique revelatory style. after a fast-moving hour of gripping performances, you are also invited to question the company about the play, the acting, Shakespeare and in fact anything that comes to mind. Suitable for 11 to 80 years plus.

Auditorium: Main Stage

RISE UP

BY LISA EVANS

Evening: 7pm • Matinee: 2pm Adults: £11.50 • Children: £7.50 Families: £32 • Schools: £7.25

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Mon 19 - Weds 21 Oct Auditorium: b2 Theatre centre presents a new play about the Freedom riders - principled young americans in the 1960s who peacefully challenged the racism of the deep South.

Evenings: Mon 19 & Tues 20, 7.15pm Matinees: Tues 20 & weds 21, 1.30pm Morning: weds 21, 11am Adults: £10.25 & £11.50 Children: £7.50 & £8.50 Family: £30 & £33 • Schools: £6.75

Thurs 22 - Sat 24 Oct Auditorium: b2 developed in partnership with essex Police, The Hate Play is an interactive performance portraying the devastating impact of victimisation and hate crime on a group of young friends.

Evenings: 7.15pm Matinees: Fri 23 & Sat 24, 2pm Adults: £10.25 & £11.50 Children: £7.50 & £8.50 Family: £30 & £33 Schools: £6.75 14

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Fri 23 & Sat 24 Oct Auditorium: Main Stage

“The Snow Dragon is Tall Stories at its finest.”

HHHHHThe List

Auditorium: Main Stage

billy has everything a young goat could need - and more besides. on New Year’s eve, billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies... but when billy bumps into some hungry wolves in the forest, New Year’s day seems a long way off. How will billy escape? and has he been naughty or nice? Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs for everyone aged 3 and up, from the company that brought you The Gruffalo and The Snail and the Whale.

Morning: Sat 24 oct, 10.30am Afternoons: Fri 23, 1pm and Sat 24, 1pm & 3.30pm • Adults: £10.25 to £11.50 Children: £7.50 to £8.50 • Family: £30 to £33 • Schools: £6.75

Featuring the voice of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher

Mon 26 - Weds 28 Oct Featuring the voice of cbeebies’ Justin Fletcher (aka Mr Tumble) as Pongo the Pig and directed by belgrade panto favourite and Tweenies creator Iain lauchlan.

Join in the adventure to help Marty, Pongo the Pig, Molly-Moo the cow and Sheena the Sheep rescue their farm from crafty and the crows! with a colourful farmyard and loveable puppet characters, come on down to Marty MacDonald’s Farm - a family show particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds. we use Makaton™ signing with singing so everyone can join in! www.makaton.org.

Mornings: Tues 27 & weds 28 oct, 10.30am Afternoons: Mon 26 to weds 28, 1pm Adults: £11.50 & £13.50 • Children: £7.50 & £9.50 • Family: £32 & £38 Auditorium: Main Stage

Please note Justin does not appear in person

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an oily cart production

by Tim webb

LIGHT SHOW

Tues 27 & Weds 28 Oct Auditorium: b2 Light Show invites you into a magical paper palace, where the sensory delights of nature unfold to provide the audience with a fully immersive experience. For 3-11 year olds, Light Show comes in two tailored versions: for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities on Tuesday and for those on the autism spectrum on wednesday.

Mornings: 11am Afternoons: 2pm Tickets: £16.50 (Joint ticket for patron and carer) • Limited Availability: approximately 12 audience members per performance

Thurs 29 - Sat 31 Oct From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. with the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. but what will Mum find when she gets home? based on the much-loved book by dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. expect towering hats, mischief and fun that is funny!

Auditorium: Main Stage

Mornings: Fri 30 & Sat 31 oct, 10.30am Afternoons: Thurs 29, 1pm & 3pm and Fri 30 & Sat 31, 1pm • Adults: £11.50 & £13.50 Children: £7.50 & £9.50 Family: £32 & £38

Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct Auditorium: b2

I Wish I Had

A Moustache

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For ages 12+

a coming of age story that explores beauty, gender anxieties and the taboo of body hair.

Join performance poet keisha Thompson on her comedic, at times disturbing, journey to find out if she has a problem with her gender, her culture or just herself.

Evenings: 7.15pm Matinee: Sat 31 oct, 2pm Tickets: adults £10.25 to £11.50 Children: £7.50 to £8.50 Family: £30 to £33

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Tues 3 - Sat 7 Nov

Auditorium: Main Stage

based on rattigan’s experiences as a tail gunner during world war II, Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime britain for the raF bomber crews, and their wives and sweethearts who were left awaiting their return.

The story combines highly charged drama with a truly authentic taste of the fear, camaraderie and passion experienced by the men and women who fought to save their country, their families and each other.

Set in 1942 against a backdrop of heartache and quiet bravery, Flare Path tells the story of former actress Patricia, the wife of raF pilot Teddy, as their marriage is tested to the limits by the surprise arrival of Patricia’s ex-lover and Hollywood idol Peter kyle.

This brand new production will be directed by rising star Justin audibert (rSc,Young Vic, west Yorkshire Playhouse) and stars Philip Franks (Heartbeat), olivia Hallinan (Lark Rise to Candleford), leon ockenden (Mr Selfridge) and alastair whately (Birdsong) This major revival comes from the producers behind the hit touring production of birdsong.

an unexpected and dangerous mission over germany puts Patricia at the centre of an emotional conflict as unpredictable as the war in the skies.

“I was very moved by this play. It is a masterpiece.”

Winston Churchill

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinees: weds 4 & Sat 7 Nov, 2.30pm Post-show discussion: Thurs 5 Nov

Fri 6 Nov, 7.45pm Sat 7 Nov, 2.30pm

Tickets: From £12 to £27 Concessions: From £9.50 to £25 Schools: £10

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PITCh l akE PRoDuCTIoNs wITh TaRa aRTs foR Bl aCk ThEaTRE lIvE

shE CallED ME MoThER

by Michelle Inniss

sTaRRINg

Cathy Tyson Sat 7 Nov

DIRECTED BY

Cara Nolan Auditorium: b2

“When she gon come? I lookin at de people dem but I can’t see her. She a pretty lookin ting, she does stan’ out amongst these faces dripped in dissatisfaction...”

“I try not to tink about she too much, 'cause de pain dem thoughts bring it like a herd of buffalo runnin wild in a field, an I beneath dem foot.”

evangeline is waiting; she has been waiting a long time. She waits for the black Swan to glide through the station and show her a little warmth and kindness. She waits for a ticket home to Trinidad, the sun, the mango trees, and the street vendors selling curry. She waits for Shirley, the daughter she let walk away all those years ago.

will her daughter ever return to her and can Shirley ever forgive the mother that let her go?

Starring baFTa and golden globe nominated cathy Tyson, best known for her stage work with the rSc, the liverpool everyman and in Mona Lisa (1986) alongside bob Hoskins.

Evening: 8pm Matinee: 3pm

Tickets: From £9.50 to £15 Concessions: From £9.50 to £13 18

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Mon 9 - Sat 14 Nov

The legendary, recordbreaking, box office smash hit thriller returns!

The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 25,000 performances. Now the 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand following a record breaking sell out week in 2013.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. who can it be?

Auditorium: Main Stage

one by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerveshredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, dame agatha christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. www.MousetrapOnTour.com

“The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre.”

The Telegraph

“Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers.”

The Observer

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinees: weds 11 & Sat 14 Nov, 2.30pm

Fri 13 Nov, 7.45pm Sat 14 Nov, 2.30pm

Tickets: From £18.50 to £34 Concessions: From £13.50 to £32

Book online: www.belgrade.co.uk for great deals

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Sat 5 Dec 2015 - Sat 2 Jan 2016

Auditorium: b2

Vampomime, this year’s b2 Xmas Show, comes direct from the pen of acclaimed writer Nick walker and promises to be a fangtastic Yuletide treat - with added bite!

will beauty get driven batty? will the beast love in vein? will the audience die laughing? whatever happens, a monstrously good time is guaranteed for all!

It’s not easy putting on a pantomime when you’re a theatre company entirely run by vampires. This year’s production of Beauty and the Beast is beset by practical problems they can’t enter the stage until they’ve been invited in and the glare of the lighting is really painful on their eyes. They’re also distracted by an uncontrollable bloodlust for virgins, although they don’t anticipate that being a big problem with coventry audiences.

as ever, the b2 Xmas Show has been created especially for grown-ups so it’s perfect for office parties or anyone who wants to enjoy a christmas night out away from the kids.

The show lasts around an hour, so it leaves plenty of time to complete your evening with a few celebratory drinks.

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Sat 19 dec, 2.15pm Evenings: 8pm, except Tues 8 dec, 7pm Matinees: weds 30 dec, Thurs 24 & 31 dec and Sats 12, 19, 26 dec & 2 Jan, all 2.15pm Previews: Sat 5 & Mon 7 dec, all tickets £9.50

Tickets: From £9.50 to £17 Concessions: From £9.50 to £15

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The belgrade Theatre in association with Imagine Theatre presents

by Iain lauchlan Weds 25 Nov 2015 - Sat 9 Jan 2016

Auditorium: Main Stage

This year’s legendary belgrade panto is the classic story of Beauty and the Beast.

This enchanting tale of heroic adventure, true love, messy mayhem and festive frivolity is destined to be the most beautiful and beastly yet!

could anyone ever love such a beast and unlock the cruel spell?

once upon a time in a land far away there was a handsome but selfish young prince. He fell foul of an evil sorceress and was doomed to spend the next 500 years hidden in his castle in the guise of a grotesque beast.

“This entertaining family panto does everything you could possibly ask for.”

Make-believe, music and lots of magic means a “beauty-full” christmas treat for all the family! book now to get the best seats at the best prices.

HHHH Coventry Telegraph on last year’s panto

Buy a Fun Bundle: £12

(Includes choice of toy, programme and bag of sweets)

Better value earlybird tickets until 31 Aug

Schools: £10 per pupil

£11 after 30/09/15. Plus one teacher free for every 10 pupils.

Groups: groups of 11 - 39 £2.50 off; groups of 40 - 59 £3 off; and groups of 60+ £3.50 off. See page 41 for more details.

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Family tickets are 2 adults and 2 concessions, one of which must be a child

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Thurs 10 - Thurs 24 Dec

Auditorium: b2

Following the enormous success of last year’s Santa’s Dizzy Day, we’ve teamed up with Iain lauchlan and Imagine Theatre once again, for a brand new Santa show for the 2-6 year olds.

Santa’s Rusty Robot will have all the elements that made last year’s show such a success, including fun characters, favourite action songs, a great story and, of course, a chance to meet Santa and get a present from him.

Mornings: Fri 11 & Mon 14 to Thurs 17 dec, 11am Sats 12 & 19 dec, 10am Mon 21 to Thurs 24 dec, 10.30am

This year Santa is having a bit of a problem with a friendly robot which he must deliver to someone on christmas night. unfortunately, it has been left out in the snow all night by mistake. when Santa brings it into his workshop the robot has rusted up completely and can’t speak or move. Santa has to get the help of the children to find a way to get the robot’s voice and movement back.

Santa’s Rusty Robot is a show packed with fun, songs, christmas cheer and lots for the children to get involved with. don’t miss it!

Afternoons: Sats 12 & 19 dec, 12 noon Sun 20 to Thurs 24 dec, 1.30pm Fri 11 to Sat 19 dec, 2pm Thurs 10 & Sun 20 dec, 3.30pm

Tickets: adults £7.75, children £10.75 (no concessions) Nurseries: £9.75 (one teacher ticket free per 12 children) 24

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Thurs 14 Jan

Auditorium: b2

PILOT Nights provide a space where theatre-makers can develop their work and try out new ideas in front of a lively and supportive crowd; the pieces presented are all works-in-progress.

PILOT Nights has been running for over 10 years and remains an important part of the creative landscape for the independent theatre sector in the west Midlands. open to artists from across the uk, PILOT Nights take place in venues across the west Midlands.

each PIloT Night is programmed and managed by the venue and a co-Pilot, in conjunction with the core PIloT Nights Team. co-Pilots are practicing artists with an interest in producing or curating.

Having a different co-Pilot for each event ensures the programme remains diverse and exciting, and places artists at the heart of PILOT Nights.

See new ideas from some of the uk’s most exciting theatre makers, and stick around afterwards to let the artists know what you thought.

Evening: 7.30pm

Tickets: ÂŁ6.50 (no concessions)

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Thurs 14 Jan

THE KING IS BACK

Auditorium: Main Stage

Fri 15 Jan

Evening: 7.45pm

ben Portsmouth captures each stage of elvis's career with stunning costumes and superb musicianship. In august 2012 ben made history when he won the elvis Presley enterprises ‘ultimate elvis Tribute artist contest’ in Memphis, crowning ben as the ‘worldwide ultimate elvis Tribute artist’.This is one of the best elvis tributes performing today.

Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75 Evening: 7.45pm

Auditorium: Main Stage

Sat 16 Jan

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain's Got Talent and became a west end smash, is back to mark its 21st anniversary in spectacular style.

Featuring Sword Swallowers, demon dwarfs, death defying aerialists, fire limboing acrobats and lots more. a show ruled by the undead and climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse.

Tickets: From £21 to £29.50 Concessions: From £19 to £27.50 Evening: 7.45pm

Auditorium: Main Stage

Weds 20 Jan

using some of the country's most talented musicians alongside the very latest in video screen technology, Phil walker takes you on a journey through the decades from when the first legends of the rock 'n' roll era began in the 1950s, through to the most creative and inspirational modern guitar heroes of today.

Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75 Evening: 7.45pm

a journey through music, narration, and projected imagery of legendary songwriter burt bacharach. with a west end cast and 10 piece band, songs include Walk On By, The Look Of Love, Anyone Who Had a Heart, Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Magic Moments and What The World Needs Now.

Auditorium: Main Stage

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Tickets: From £16.50 to £23.75 Concessions: From £14.50 to £21.75

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OLIVIER AWARD WINNING OPERAUPCLOSE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BELGRADE THEATRE AND SOHO THEATRE PRESENT BIZET'S

Tues 19 Jan

Auditorium: Main Stage

Obsession. Control. Freedom. operaupclose return to the belgrade Theatre for the fourth year with their new english version of bizet’s wildly popular opera.

Carmen captivates and provokes, disturbing the composure of everyone she encounters.

Sparks fly when she meets José, but as her passion cools, his turns to obsession. Set in a torrid South american landscape of dust and concrete, where small-town boredom and machismo can turn nasty.

directed, in her own new version, by operaupclose artistic director robin Norton-Hale. re-orchestrated by Harry blake.

“OperaUpClose is leading an artistic revolution.”

The Sunday Times

“As much emotional truth as in any production I have seen.”

HHHH Evening Standard on OperaUpClose's La Traviata

Evening: 7.45pm

Tickets: £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: £16.50 to £23.75 Under 26 discount: £5 off

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Thurs 21 Jan

Evening: 7.45pm

Auditorium: Main Stage

awarded the No.1 Michael Jackson Tribute Show at the uk National Tribute awards, Forever Jackson is the ultimate tribute to the ‘king of Pop’.

The show features a full production with electrifying choreography and includes the hits Billie Jean, Bad, Thriller, Beat It, Man In The Mirror, Smooth Criminal and many more.

Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75

Fri 22 Jan

Evening: 7.45pm

The classic rock Spectacular! after 12 years and over a million tickets sold, Steve Steinman returns as baron Von rockula in the all new Vampires rock Saga ‘The ghost Train’.

Steve is joined by a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band to blast their way through some of the greatest ever classic rock anthems, including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart and many more.

Tickets: From £21 to £29.50 Concessions: From £19 to £27.50

Sat 23 Jan

Evening: 7.45pm

Auditorium: Main Stage

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an action-packed show celebrating the music and dance of New York’s famous nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s.The music of duke ellington, louis armstrong, cab calloway, billie Holiday, ella Fitzgerald, and Fats waller will be brought to life by The Jiving lindy Hoppers, the world’s premier jazz dance company, and Harry Strutters Hot rhythm orchestra.

Tickets: From £18.50 to £25.75 Concessions: From £16.50 to £23.75

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PROPELLER PRESENTS

Pocket Dream a MidsuMMer niGhT’s dreaM for younG audienCes

direCTed By edWard hall Thurs 4 - Sat 6 Feb If you like your Shakespeare fastmoving, easily understood and visually stunning then Propeller’s sixty minute version of its award-winning production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is for you.

Auditorium: Main Stage

after a gripping hour you are invited into the performance space to question the actors about the play, acting, Shakespeare, in fact anything that comes to mind.

This is a production full of clarity, poetry, humour and imagination, with a little bit of magic thrown in.

Pocket Dream is an inspiring introduction not only to Shakespeare, but also to the very best of english theatre.

Evenings: Thurs 4 to Sat 6 Feb, 7pm Matinees: Thurs 4 Feb, 2pm & Sat 6 Feb, 2.30pm

Adults: From £11.50 to £13.50 Children: From £7.50 to £9.50 Family Tickets: From £32 to £38 Schools: £7.25

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Sat 30 Jan - Sat 20 Feb

a little learning is a dangerous thing.

Following a string of hugely successful classic comedies, the belgrade’s artistic director, Hamish glen, makes a welcome return to the subject of marriage for his latest production, The Sisterhood.

Henriette just wants to marry the man she loves. Is that too much to ask? It certainly is for her intellectual mother, aunt and sister - the “learned ladies”, who can’t bear to see Henriette throw her life away. They have a different man in mind for her; a self-proclaimed genius of poetry and the arts.

However, her put-upon father will be pushed around no more! He’s determined to support Henriette in her choice of husband, and so the battle lines are drawn...

Auditorium: b2

relocated in time from the 17th century to France during the late 1980s, The Sisterhood is acclaimed playwright and translator, ranjit bolt’s brilliantly funny adaptation of Molière’s classic satire, Les Femmes Savantes.

This fast-paced comedy is the perfect antidote to the postchristmas, winter blues.

“Director Hamish Glen gives Coventry an uproarious comedy packed to the brim with the feel-good factor.”

Coventry Telegraph on The Miser

wed 17 Feb, 2.15pm Fri 19 Feb, 7.30pm

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Evenings: 7.30pm, except Tues 2 Feb, 7pm Matinees: Sats 6, 13 & 20 Feb and weds 10 & 17 Feb, 2.15pm Previews: Sat 30 Jan & Mon 1 Feb, all tickets £12 Post-show discussion: Thurs 11 Feb

Tickets: From £12 to £27 Concessions: From £9.50 to £25 Schools: £8.50

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“The story is good, the songs are TERRIFIC!” The Times

the musical

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Last Minute Theatre

Remotegoat

Tues 9 - Sat 13 Feb

Auditorium: Main Stage

Sex, scandal and showbiz 1940’s style. Two men struggle in the shadows to thrust an outrageous new star into the spotlight.

Miss Nightingale - the musical brings the on-stage glamour and off-stage affairs of war-torn london thrillingly to life.

In times of war people will do anything to survive. The landed gentry rub shoulders with black market spivs, songwriters take to the streets and working class girls want to change the world. bootleg booze, blackmail and bombshells are a dangerous combination. and some secrets are more explosive than The blitz...

audiences across britain have adored this fabulous, feel-good tale of love, loss and hope performed by a multi-talented cast who not only act, dance and sing but also play all the instruments live on stage. don’t miss your chance to enjoy the smash-hit show on its fifth and final uk tour. This critically acclaimed musical will have you laughing, crying and cheering for more!

Evening: 7.45pm Matinee: weds 10 & Sat 13 Feb, 2.30pm

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Tues 16 - Sat 20 Feb It’s Friday night and ben knows that means only one thing - staying with granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and ben knows one thing for sure - it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! but what ben doesn’t know is that granny has a secret - and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own gangsta granny!

Auditorium: Main Stage

'I am over the moon that 'Gangsta Granny' is coming to the stage. It's the most popular of all my books and I am sure this production by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company will delight not just children but their parents and of course grandparents'.

David Walliams

From the acclaimed producers of HorrIble HISTorIeS comes the world premiere of this amazing story by david walliams, the uk’s best-selling author for children.

Evenings: 7pm Matinees: 2pm

Fri 19 Feb, 7pm Sat 20 Feb, 2pm

Adults: From £15.50 to £20 Children: From £10.75 to £16.50 Family Tickets: From £43 to £58

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PAUL TAYLOR-MILLS AND MERCURY THEATRE, COLCHESTER IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BELGRADE THEATRE PRESENT

By Peter Quilter Tues 23 - Sat 27 Feb Join Judy as she makes her explosive london comeback at the height of the swinging sixties. This fiercely funny and emotionally charged play finds the onceglittering star sparring with her new fiancé, her devoted accompanist, and her own demons. Filled with garland’s legendary tenacity, razor-sharp wit and once-in-a-generation voice.

Featuring garland’s most memorable songs The Man That Got Away, Come Rain Or Come Shine, The Trolley Song and of course Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinee: weds 24 & Sat 27 Feb, 2.30pm

Auditorium: Main Stage

“There are moments in the theatre when you lean forward in your seat, with shivers racing down the spine, and realise there is nowhere else on God’s earth you’d rather be.”

Daily Telegraph

HHHHH The Times HHHHH Sunday Express HHHHH Daily Express HHHHH Independent Fri 26 Feb, 7.45pm Sat 27 Feb, 2.30pm

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Weds 9 Mar

Evening: 7.30pm

This is the must see 60s extravaganza for 2016. original classics performed by five of the most influential artistes of the 60s starring chris Farlowe, Herman’s Hermits, Steve ellis (voice of love affair) New amen corner and union gapuk.

Hosted by alan Mosca from Freddie & The dreamers. Step back in time to the 60s when pop music was at its very best.

Tickets: From £23 to £27 Concessions: From £21 to £25

Auditorium: Main Stage

Thurs 10 Mar

Evening: 7.45pm

Following her acclaimed performance in the watermill’s 2014 production of Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into andrew lloyd webber and don black’s classic musical, Tell Me on a Sunday. charting the romantic misadventures of an english girl in New York during the heady days of the 1980s, this iconic musical features a wonderful original score including Unexpected Song and the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face.

Auditorium: Main Stage

Performed by many legendary musical theatre stars including Marti webb and Sarah brightman, this new 2016 production, directed by Paul Foster, includes an intimate post-show chat with Jodie about life, love and playing the role of emma.

Tickets: From £21 to £29.50 Concessions: From £19 to £27.50

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community & education Participate

Throughout 2015 the Belgrade is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Theatre in Education movement, which began here in 1965, with a year of ‘Inspiring Curiosity’ events to celebrate and promote theatre made by and for young people.

During October we’ll be hosting a festival of theatre for young audiences and a conference exploring the relationship between theatre and learning. See pages 13-16 for more information. alongside these events we continue to deliver our usual programme of drama related activities for young people and the wider community. our community & education programme has a particular focus on marginalised groups and black, asian and Minority ethnic communities. Participants develop skills in devising, writing and acting, while being supported to create work that reflects their experiences. ongoing activities include youth theatre groups; Acting Out, a one year work-related learning bTec programme; backstage Youth; an over 50s group; and acting classes and Holiday activities. we also run a varied schools programme including pre and post show workshops, theatre tours and careers talks, plus individual support for auditions. as a Supporter centre there are various ways that the belgrade Theatre can help students to achieve all elements of Arts Award and we support schools in delivering Artsmark.

If you are interested in taking part please email communityadmin@belgrade.co.uk

Employability and Training The belgrade Theatre is committed to supporting young people to gain valuable experience and qualifications which improve their employment prospects. This includes year-long paid apprenticeships, and internships, work experience weeks for students aged 16+, university placements, careers events and volunteering opportunities. we also deliver professional development training for businesses and individuals. Training workshops cover topics such as Presentation Skills, Team building and dealing with difficult conversations. More bespoke programmes can also be tailor-made to meet specific business needs.

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Acting Classes

Ages: 8+

our varied programme of Acting Classes are suitable for anyone aged 8 and above, who is interested in learning new skills, improving their confidence or just having fun. a team of professional theatre practitioners lead these practical and interactive workshops, and no previous experience is necessary to take part. we also offer free one hour taster sessions for anyone who wants to try them out first. The full year’s programme for these activities is now available on our website.

Autumn Term 2015 This term the acting classes will be themed around Improvisation.

Participants will develop the skill of spontaneity in acting and create a unique performance to share with family and friends at the end of the term. youth Acting Classes

Adult Acting Classes

Sat 26 Sept - Sat 5 dec (no class 31 oct) ages 8 -11: 10.15am - 11.45am ages 11-16: Midday - 1.30pm Free taster: 19 Sept

Fri 25 Sept - Fri 4 dec (no class 30 oct) ages 16 +: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Free taster: 18 Sept

Please visit www.belgrade.co.uk/actingclasses or call box office on 024 7655 3055 for more information or to book. Instalment payments and family discounts are available. also ask us about completing arts award through Youth acting classes.

Holiday Activities

Ages: 8 -16

The belgrade’s Holiday Activities are fun and creative workshops which keep young people occupied during the school holidays.

In 2015 we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Theatre in education and our holiday activities between Mon 26 Sat 31 oct, will continue along the theme of ‘Inspiring Curiosity’.

For a full programme of activities for ages 8-16 and to book, please visit www.belgrade.co.uk or call our friendly box office on 024 7655 3055.

To see our full range of payment options, please visit our website or contact the box office.

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Support us As a Registered Charity (number 219163), the Belgrade Theatre is committed to:

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Producing some of the country’s most exciting and critically acclaimed drama

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Staging the very best touring musicals, drama, comedy, music and children’s shows

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offering thousands of learning, training and participation opportunities every year

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developing the careers of young people who want to work in theatre

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Pricing tickets to achieve the best value possible and being accessible to wheelchair users, hearing and visually impaired people being green by responding creatively to the challenge of reducing our environmental impact

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you can help support the Belgrade Theatre by: 3 becoming a Friend of the belgrade

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leaving us a legacy in your will

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Making a text donation of £2 by texting belg22 £2 to 70070

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Naming a Seat in either auditoria or Sponsor a watch

Making a donation when booking tickets online, over the phone or in person

For more information contact our development department on 024 7684 6758, email developmentadmin@belgrade.co.uk or visit www.belgrade.co.uk/support-us

Making Memories a visit to the theatre at christmas is a magical experience and often a treasured memory. unfortunately, due to financial hardship or illness, many families across coventry and warwickshire are not able to make these memories. we are partnering with coventry Foodbank to provide 400 tickets to our pantomime - offering families quality time together and the opportunity to reduce the sense of isolation that some people feel at christmas.Your kind donation to our Making Memories campaign will help many families in need to experience the joy, excitement and escapism that theatre can bring.

Why making memories is important “When our family became homeless the pantomime was a great opportunity for us to enjoy some quality family time together.”

A memory from a past recipient

To donate to our Making Memories campaign, or to find out more visit www.belgrade.co.uk/memories

why not organise a fundraising day full of fun activities on Giving Tuesday in support of our Making Memories campaign? You could host a bake sale, arrange a coffee morning, or even organise a panto themed pub quiz.

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directors’ club The Directors’ Club is the Belgrade Theatre’s business membership scheme which enables your organisation to work in partnership with coventry’s vibrant theatre.

Join the Directors’ Club to entertain clients, target new markets, reward staff and show your commitment to the local community by associating your business with the Belgrade Theatre.

For more information about our Directors’ Club or sponsorship, call 024 7684 6750 or email directorsclub@belgrade.co.uk The belgrade Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support of the following businesses:

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access For full details of our access information please see our Access Guide, which is available on the website or from Box Office.

Captioned Performances - captions convert the spoken word into visible text and are produced by a display unit installed on or near the stage and are delivered by an accredited captioner.

Audio Described Performances - Many of our productions are audio described. Headsets for the description are available from the merchandise counter and may be reserved at box office at the time of booking.

Some of our productions are Sign Language Interpreted. Please ask about Hearing and guide dog spaces when booking.

Sign Language Integrated Performances and Touch Tour are available for the belgrade Theatre’s pantomime.

Acessible Seats - In the Main Stage we have up to ten accessible seats, some of which are accessible to wheelchair users. Please speak to box office when booking. In B2, there is space for four wheelchair users two on the ground floor and and one on each balcony.

Lift Access - all public areas are accessible by lifts, which can be found next to the cafĂŠ bar for the Main Stage, and near the b2 bottle bar opposite Box Office for B2.

An infra-red hearing system is installed in both theatres. receivers (for use with hearing aids) and headsets (no hearing aid necessary), are available from the merchandise counter and may be reserved at Box Office at the time of booking.

A drop-off point for people with limited mobility is available via Upper Well Street at the top of Belgrade Square. The point is clearly signposted and is approx 20m from the B2 entrance. Parking is not permitted at this point. See photo on our website.

Accessible toilets are available on main levels. when booking please notify the box office of any specific access needs. This information is continually reviewed.

Please check the website for updates.

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discounted Tickets We offer the following discounts on our tickets: Online: Select your own seats and get cheaper tickets when you book online at www.belgrade.co.uk 20% off Multi-purchase Offer: get 20% off the total cost of your full price tickets when you book an equivalent number of tickets for two or more participating shows at the same time.

Groups: groups of 11 - 39, £2.50 off; groups of 40 - 59, £3 off and groups of 60+, £3.50 off standard and premium seat tickets. only applies to full priced standard and premium seat tickets and minimum price applies. group tickets must be booked via the box office.

Schools Tickets are available for certain performances. check show information for details. Prices vary. one teacher goes free for every 10 pupils booked.

status, either upon booking or when collecting the tickets:

Student Discount is £2 and is available to anyone with a valid NuS card.

n a local authority Mobility

young Person’s Discount is £2 unless otherwise stated and is available to anyone aged over 18 and under 26 years of age.

Over 18 and Under 26? limited tickets to selected shows are Free. look out for the logo and check our website for details. bookable from 1/8/15.

Senior Citizens: In receipt of a state pension, £2 off all tickets.

Coventry Passport to Leisure holders: up to £5 off all tickets.

Unemployed: up to £5 off all tickets.

Disabled Patrons: £2 off. Patrons booking a wheelchair space are entitled to one free companion ticket - no proof of disability status is required. The disabled patron will be asked to produce one of the following as validation of

n a letter confirming receipt of

disability living allowance. card/Pass. n a disabled Person’s railcard. n local authority registration

cards for Visual Impairments or certificate. n a relevant doctor’s note

(valid for 6 months). we also offer one free ticket for the companion of a customer who is unable to attend an event unaccompanied due to a disability but is not a wheelchair user.

Child (Under 19) Discount: available for most shows at £5 off unless otherwise stated. only one discount applies per ticket.These discounts apply except where a different rate is stated in the show details. Proof of eligibility is required for all discounts.There is a minimum discounted ticket price of £9. only disabled Patrons’ discounts are available on Saturday evenings.

Tickets are non-refundable but exchanges can be made for the same show at £2 per ticket and subject to availability.

Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.

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How to book online: www.belgrade.co.uk box office: 024 7655 3055 email: boxoffice@belgrade.co.uk

SAVE £s BOOK ONLINE

book online at our website www.belgrade.co.uk. Tickets are cheaper to buy online and you can choose your own seat. You can book via the Box Office in person or by phone on 024 7655 3055. box office opening times: 10am to 15 minutes after the last show has started. Phone lines are open from 10.30am until up to an hour before the evening show starts. when there are no evening performances, box office closes at 5.30pm (4pm on Mondays).

How to Find us Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS we’re right in the centre of coventry, off corporation Street, within walking distance of the bus (10 minutes) and train station (15 minutes).

Parking is available next to the theatre in the Belgrade Plaza car park, which can be accessed directly from Junction 9 of the ring road. For Sat Navs enter CV1 4AJ but please note this does not provide direct access to the car park; access is only found via the slip road at Junction 9.

Beat the post-show queues. belgrade patrons attending evening performances for 3+ hours between 5.30pm and 11.30pm can beat the post-show queues by inserting your parking ticket into any pay station in the belgrade Plaza car park. Selecting the “Flat rate” option to pre-pay the fee of £3.50. after the show please proceed directly to the exit.

If your stay is shorter than 3 hours, please pay after the show.

See our website for more details.

www.belgrade.co.uk

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diary - autumn/winter 2015 -16 Show Date Midday Variety Thurs 17 Sept Abbamania weds 23 Sept Crush Fri 4 - Sat 19 Sept The Silver Sword Sat 26 Sept - Sat 3 oct Bay City Rollers Thurs 24 Sept Roy G Hemmings' Motown Show Fri 25 Sept Sinatra - The Centennial Concert Sat 26 Sept The Importance of Being Earnest Tues 29 Sept - Sat 3 oct Handbagged Tues 6 - Sat 10 oct Our Main Story Tonight Fri 9 & Sat 10 oct The Smallest Show on Earth Mon 12 - Sat 17 oct Midday Variety Thurs 15 oct Pocket Merchant Mon 19 oct Rise Up Mon 19 - weds 21 oct The Hate Play Thurs 22 - Sat 24 oct The Snow Dragon Fri 23 & Sat 24 oct Marty MacDonald's Farm Mon 26 - weds 28 oct Light Show Tues 27 & weds 28 oct The Cat in the Hat Thurs 29 - Sat 31 oct I Wish I Had A Moustache Fri 30 & Sat 31 oct Flare Path Tues 3 - Sat 7 Nov Midday Variety Thurs 5 Nov She Called Me Mother Sat 7 Nov The Mousetrap Mon 9 - Sat 14 Nov Vampomine Sat 5 dec - Sat 2 Jan Beauty and the Beast weds 25 Nov - Sat 9 Jan Santa's Rusty Robot Thurs 10 - Thurs 24 dec Pilot Nights Thurs 14 Jan The King is Back Thurs 14 Jan Circus of Horrors Fri 15 Jan The Story of Guitar Heroes Sat 16 Jan Carmen Tues 19 Jan Back to Bacharach weds 20 Jan Forever Jackson Thurs 21 Jan Vampires Rock Fri 22 Jan Swinging at the Cotton Club Sat 23 Jan The Sisterhood Sat 30 Jan - Sat 20 Feb Pocket Dream Thurs 4 - Sat 6 Feb Miss Nightingale The Musical Tues 9 - Sat 13 Feb Gangsta Granny Tues 16 - Sat 20 Feb End of the Rainbow Tues 23 - Sat 27 Feb Sensational 60s Experience weds 9 Mar Tell Me on a Sunday Thurs 10 Mar

belgrade Theatre, belgrade Square, coventry cV1 1gS

Price £13 £18.50 - £25.75 £19.75 - £32.50 children from £8.75 £18.50 - £25.75 £18.50 - £25.75 £18.50 - £25.75 £17.50 - £33.25 £12 - £27 £8.50 £19 - £32.50 £13 children £7.50 children from £7.50 children from £7.50 children from £7.50 children from £7.50 Joint ticket £16.50 children from £7.50 children from £7.50 £12 - £27 £13 £9.50 - £15 £18.50 - £34 £9.50 - £17 children from £9.50 children £10.75 £6.50 £18.50 - £25.75 £21 - £29.50 £18.50 - £25.75 £18.50 - £25.75 £16.50 - £23.75 £18.50 - £25.75 £21 - £29.50 £18.50 - £25.75 £12 - £27 children from £7.50 £12 - £27 children from £10.75 £19 - £32.50 £23 - £27 £21 - £29.50