Apr - Oct 2014 Brochure by Rose Theatre

SEASON BROCHURE APR - OCT 2014

ROSETHEATREKINGSTON.ORG

CONTENTS

PRODUCTIONS

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Translations The Play That Goes Wrong Romeo & Juliet KUDOS An August Bank Holiday Lark A Midsummer Night's Dream She Stoops To Conquer Single Spies

FAMILY PRODUCTIONS 03 21 22 23 24 25 26

Hetty Feather Horrible Histories - Ruthless Romans The Gruffalo Teddy Bears' Picnic Much Ado About Nothing Soul Music Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

SPECIAL EVENTS

27 Let Me In Festival 28 Festival of Stories / IYAF 29 Kingston WW1 Season 30 Time To Talk

ONE NIGHT ONLY 31 Music, Comedy & moreâ&#x20AC;Ś

REGULAR FEATURES

34 Free Events 36 Ticket Prices 38 Special Offers 44 Diary: At a Glance

HELLO Welcome to the Rose and our latest season of theatre, music, comedy, dance, opera and more. I would especially like to draw your attention to the three Rose Productions featured in this brochure - Hetty Feather, Translations and Single Spies – offering family entertainment, drama and comedy, all chosen to appeal directly to our local audience. Of course their authors – Jacqueline Wilson (adapted by Emma Reeves), Brian Friel and Alan Bennett – are among the greatest working in the English language. The Rose is now attracting world class touring work too. Having recently hosted both the RSC and Propeller, we’re delighted that Shakespeare’s Globe is starting its national tour of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with us. This is affirmation that we are an integral part of the UK’s drama scene. We’re also delighted to welcome Northern Broadsides, Barrie Rutter’s fine and ever-popular touring company, back to the Rose, this time with two productions – An August Bank Holiday Lark and She Stoops to Conquer. And brilliant comedy is represented by The Play That Goes Wrong, a sell-out hit both in the West End and at the Edinburgh Festival. When choosing from this rich and varied programme, please remember the Season Saver, designed to help you save pounds when you book for more than one production - and many pounds if you book as many as six (see p38). The Rose aims to be at the heart of the local community, a commitment celebrated by our own Take Part programme (see the pages to the left) as well as the Let Me In Festival, Creative Youth’s International Youth Arts Festival and the Festival of Stories. See p27–28 for details of how these strands of work open doors to those with learning disabilities and offer great opportunities to thousands of young people. I look forward to welcoming you to the Rose and another season of world class theatre on your doorstep.

Robert O’Dowd Chief Executive

FAMILY PRODUCTION Rose Theatre Kingston, Kenny Wax and William Archer in association with Novel Theatre present

The World Premiere Production of

HETTY FEATHER Sat 5– Sat 19 April

Stage Adaptation by Emma Reeves Directed by Sally Cookson

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Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly. Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and cheer as she overcomes all in her search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.

Tickets £23.50 £19.50 £15.50 Pit cushions £5

Gala Performance in aid of Momentum on its 10th anniversary Thu 10 Apr, 7pm Tickets £25 (to include a glass of bubbles) Post-show Q&A with Sally Cookson Tue 8 Apr An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

From best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson, the tale of plucky Hetty Feather is brought thrillingly to life on stage for the Rose Theatre by award-winning script writer Emma Reeves (CBBC’s The Story of Tracy Beaker) and the Olivier Award nominated director Sally Cookson, whose many five star productions include Peter Pan, Bearhunt, Stick Man and, most recently, Jane Eyre. With live music, circus skills and a huge heart, Hetty Feather is a terrific adventure story – the perfect Easter treat for the whole family. (Guide age 7+) Illustrations 2009 © Nick Sharratt

See diary for details

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' magnificently performed... a flawless production' Mail on Sunday

 ' Quietly superb' The Times

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‘ Brian Friel’s greatest play’ The Guardian

English Touring Theatre & Sheffield Theatres are funded by Arts Council England

ROSE PRODUCTION Rose Theatre Kingston, English Touring Theatre and Sheffield Theatres

TRANSLATIONS BY BRIAN FRIEL Tue 22 Apr– Sat 3 May

Directed by James Grieve

Evenings Mon–Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £25 £21 £17 Pit cushions £5 Post show Q&A with James Grieve Tue 29 Apr

A play about a clash of cultures and a love that dares to cross the border.

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

1833. Rural Ireland. The British Army arrives to translate Gaelic place names into the King’s English. Farm girl Máire finds herself torn between the affections of the local school teacher and the love of a British soldier, between her native tongue and a new language, between the comfort of the world she knows and the excitement of foreign possibilities. The resulting clash of cultures strikes at the heart of the community as they struggle to interpret a new language, and each other. What gets lost in translation?

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' so poignant that collective intakes of breath could be heard' The Times

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' pitch-perfect… a modern masterpiece. To speak plain: go.' The Daily Telegraph

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Spectacularly funny and bitingly accurate; we laughed until the tears ran down our faces. It has to be seenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Joanna Lumley

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Tue 6 – Sat 10 May

Winner of the Best New Comedy Award 2014 Whatsonstage.com Awards

Evenings Tue–Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £26 £23 £18 Pit cushions £8

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this new hit comedy.

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempts to put on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does, as the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to get to their final curtain call. This brilliant new laugh out loud comedy performed by Mischief Theatre Company has enjoyed two successful runs in the West End and was the sellout smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival with its sensational reviews, numerous accolades and awards. The Play That Goes Wrong is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

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' I haven’t laughed so much for years’

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Independent on Sunday

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' Genuinely hilarious. Boy, does it hit the funny bone’ The Daily Telegraph

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Wed 14– Sat 17 May Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £25 £21 £16 Pit cushions £8 An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

Riverside Opera presents Gounod's

ROMEO & JULIET Conductor Sam Evans Director Sophie Gilpin Designer Luis F Carvalho New translation by Russell Plows In a world where lives are ruled by secrets, fear and an ancient grudge, passion changes everything in a heartbeat. But in a divided city where this young love is forbidden, people are torn apart by hate. Kingston's community opera company is joined by a cast of renowned professional soloists and a professional orchestra, for its first performances at the Rose. Full of haunting melodies and ravishing duets and choruses, Charles Gounod's version is brought to life in a new English translation.

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Wed 11 Jun Evening 7pm Tickets £10 Pit Cushions £5 An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

KUDOS Kingston University Dance and Drama on Stage For the first time and for one night only, two of Kingston University’s most vibrant and innovative degree courses share the stage to present an exciting mixed bill. Featuring specially commissioned pieces and the best of the year’s work, this diverse showcase will include: Drama, Devised Theatre, Physical Theatre, Comedy and Variety acts, Hip Hop, Bharata Natyam, House, African, Contemporary Dance, Wushu and more. Come and support these highly successful courses as the students prepare to launch into industry.

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Northern Broadsides in partnership with The New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme

AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK Tue 3 – Sat 7 Jun

A new play by Deborah McAndrew Directed by Barrie Rutter

Evenings Tue–Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £25 £21 £17 Pit cushions £5

It’s an idyllic summer in 1914 rural Lancashire. Excitement is building for Wakes week; a rest from field and mill and a celebration of the Rushbearing Festival with singing, courting, drinking and dancing.

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

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The looming war barely registers… but it will. An August Bank Holiday Lark is a gentle, deeply moving drama poised at the tipping point of war. Intensely nostalgic and emotionally rich, this is a story that will both entertain and tug at your heartstrings.

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' Rutter is on fine form’ The Times

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' ...poignant, warm-hearted drama... hankies at the ready’ The Daily Telegraph

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GLOBE THEATRE ON TOUR PRESENTS

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Fri 5– Sun 7 Sep

Original production directed by Dominic Dromgoole Designed by Jonathan Fensom Composed by Claire van Kampen

Evenings Fri & Sat 7.30pm Sun 6.30pm Matinee Sun 1pm Tickets £26 £23 £19.50 Pit Cushions £5

Join Shakespeare’s famous lovers as they take refuge in the woods and wander into the midst of a dispute between the king and queen of the fairies.

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

Created by the Globe Theatre in 2013, this ‘gripping’ (The Daily Telegraph) production comes to the Rose for just three days in September before embarking on a national tour. Renowned as 'the leading place to celebrate our greatest playwright', (The Guardian) the Globe brings its unique performance style to Shakespeare’s most loved comedy.

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Shakespeare put some of his most dazzling dramatic poetry at the service of this teasing, glittering, hilarious and amazingly inventive play, whose seriousness is only fleetingly glimpsed beneath its dreamlike surface.

This production will employ Renaissance costumes and staging.

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' lively affectionate and consistently inventive staging' The Daily Telegraph rosetheatrekingston.org 08444 821 556

Northern Broadsides

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER Tue 16 – Sat 20 Sep

By Oliver Goldsmith Directed by Conrad Nelson Designed by Jessica Worrall

Evenings Tue –Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm

It’s the 18th century and Kate Hardcastle is a young lady fixed up to meet the eligible Marlow with a view to marriage.

Tickets £25 £21 £17 Pit cushions £5 An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

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Marlow is a young gent who is tongue-tied with the upper classes and downright lecherous with commoners. So when Marlow is tricked into believing Kate’s ancestral home is a country inn, and mistakes Kate for a lowly barmaid what could possibly go wrong? Set against the increasingly chaotic proceedings of one very long night, this is a delightful romantic romp filled with ludicrous misunderstanding, mischief and mayhem. Come prepared for merriment, warmth, wit and wigs. Big wigs.

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'Hysterically funny...left the audience gagging for more...' The Guardian (on Conrad Nelson’s production of Lisa’s Sex Strike)

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ROSE PRODUCTION

SINGLE SPIES BY ALAN BENNETT Thu 25 Sep – Sat 11 Oct

Directed by Sarah Esdaile

Evenings Mon–Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm (excl. 25 Sep & 27 Sep) Press Night Tue 30 Sep 7pm Tickets £28 £24 £20 Pit cushions £5

The award-winning double bill - An Englishman Abroad and A Question of Attribution

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

A Question of Attribution follows Anthony Blunt, esteemed art historian and Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures. As he tries to solve the riddle of an enigmatic painting, Blunt finds himself the subject of a more official investigation by MI5. Will he be exposed for what would later be revealed to the world - that the man who worked in the heart of the Royal Household was also a Soviet spy?

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Alan Bennett takes a wry, poignant look at the comprised situation of the ‘Cambridge spies’ and the shadows lying behind even the most familiar facades. An Englishman Abroad is the touching story of actress Coral Browne’s chance encounter with disgraced spy Guy Burgess in a Moscow theatre. Invited to dine at his flat, she receives just one simple instruction - ‘bring a tape measure’.

Alan Bennett’s plays include The History Boys and The Madness of George III.

‘ with this dazzling double bill – witty, stylish, acute and humane - Bennett confirms his status as not just our funniest but also our finest contemporary playwright' The Independent

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' There’s a million people living near the Rose who can come and see a play for less than West End prices… plus, it’s not such a sweat to get there.' Peter Hall, Director Emeritus

FAMILY PRODUCTION The Birmingham Stage Company

RUTHLESS ROMANS Tue 20– Sat 24 May

Adapted for the stage by Ciaran McConville Directed by Phil Clark

Evenings Tue, Fri & Sat 7pm Matinees Wed–Sat 11am Tue–Thu 1.30pm Sat 2pm Tickets £14 Pit cushions £12

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

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So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new hour-long production of Ruthless Romans. From the evil Emperors to the gruesome gladiators, find out why there’s no place like Rome! Join Julius Caesar’s battle to be emperor, experience the terrible tactics of the Roman army, hold on tight for a terrifying journey into Roman Britain with Queen Boudica and prepare to meet sword-slaying Spartacus! Don’t miss this horrible history of the Romans with the nasty bits left in! And for all kids and kids at heart, why not come dressed up? There will be a special prize for the ‘Best Dressed Roman’ presented by the cast after each performance as well as a post-show Q&A and an opportunity to take photographs, so bring your togas and your cameras for great family fun!

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FAMILY PRODUCTION

Tue 27 May – Sun 1 Jun See p44 for performance times Tickets £12 Pit Cushions £10

THE GRUFFALO Don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award-winning picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party-mad Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined...?

The Times

The ideal introduction to theatre, with plenty of songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. Running time 55 minutes.

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Watch a sneak preview online at gruffalolive.com

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

Irresistibly ' charming.'

'Monstrous fun!' Daily Mail 22

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FAMILY PRODUCTION

Sun 15 Jun

Chamberhouse Winds

Afternoon 3pm

TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC

Tickets £12 Pit Cushions £10 An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

Featuring Paddington’s First Concert Narrated by Virginia McKenna The perfect Father’s Day treat, Virginia McKenna narrates this special performance of Paddington Bear’s first concert. Children are invited to bring their teddies along for the show, at which the famous Paddington theme tune will be performed by the five players from Chamberhouse Winds. The concert will start with a sing-along, followed by a rendition of The Carnival of the Animals. After the performance children are welcome to try out the instruments.

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FAMILY PRODUCTION

Sun 22 Jun

Rose Youth Theatre and Rose Players

An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

RHS Garden Wisley Sat 28–Sun 29 Jun, 2pm

By William Shakespeare

Evening 7pm Tickets £15 Pit cushions £5

This glittering comedy about a merry war of wit between the sexes is the perfect entertainment for a summer evening. Featuring the best talent from our resident community groups, this new production will open at the Rose and then tour to RHS Garden Wisley’s new Arts Fest, which promises a carnival atmosphere with live music, demonstrating artists and much more. For details of RHS Garden Wisley performances please visit rhs.org.uk/wisley 24

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FAMILY PRODUCTION

Thu 28– Sun 31 Aug Evenings Thu–Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Tickets £25 £20 £16.50 Pit cushions £5 An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

YMT

TERRY PRATCHETT’S

SOUL MUSIC

Written by Andrew Doyle Composed by Craig Adams Directed by Luke Sheppard Choreographed by Cressida Carré Sir Terry Pratchett's 16th Discworld novel, Soul Music, follows the short-lived but glamorous musical career of 'The Band with Rocks In'. This stage adaptation is directed by Luke Sheppard (Associate Director of the RSC's multi award-winning Matilda) and continues YMT’s longstanding relationship with the Rose Theatre.

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FAMILY PRODUCTION

Sat 13– Sun 14 Sep See p45 for performance times Tickets £12 Pit Cushions £10 Suitable for children aged 2+ An additional £1 per ticket booking fee and £1.60 per booking transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

' Filled with humalong songs, beautiful puppets and a lot of imagination' Time Out 26

Les Petits Theatre Company

CAPTAIN FLINN AND THE PIRATE DINOSAURS From the award-winning book by Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto Adapted for the stage by Nicole Lewis and Oliver Lansley Following a rollicking award-winning quest at the Edinburgh Fringe 2013 and London Southbank last year, Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs arrives on these fair shores for an adventure filled with music, merriment and mischievous pirates! All aboard for a non-stop action-packed theatrical experience with live music, puppetry, physical performance and dastardly dinosaurs! rosetheatrekingston.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

LET ME IN The Rose is committed to work by, for and about young people with a range of learning disabilities. Now in its fourth year, the Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mini-festival Let Me In celebrates this work. Thu 19 Jun Bloomin Arts present The Cornerstone Players in

Shakespeare SLAM

1 hour, 8 plays, 32 characters, 41 deaths and a little audience participation. If you like your Shakespeare shaken and stirred then this is the show for you. Fri 20 Jun

Dysart School

Fri 20 Jun Express CIC

Comedy Gala

John Williams returns with He's STILL Not Rainman, featuring previously unheard stories of the adventures of him and his son. With friends from the UK Comedy Circuit, this promises to be a jam-packed evening of fun and laughter. All proceeds will go to Express CIC, a local 'not for profit' organisation supporting young people with autism and their families.

Dysart School presents 70 pupils in this dance and drama performance inspired by the countries of the world.

Sat 21 Jun

Fri 20 Jun

VCN and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers return with a programme of talks and interactive workshops centred around SEN teaching.

Frozen Light

in association with New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich Tunnels An enchanting multi-sensory production fusing live music, sign and movement, this is a unique adventure for teenagers with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.

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Voice Care Network Conference

SPECIAL EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL 2014 Sat 5–Sun 27 July

Catch the Headliners of the Future on your doorstep. Hundreds of events showcasing the very best in youth arts from the UK and around the world including theatre, dance, music, visual arts, comedy, circus, carnival, visual art, poetry, cabaret and film. 7,000 participants fill every available venue theatres, pubs, parks, streets and galleries with the most dynamic atmosphere that is simply not worth missing. Full programme released Thu 1 May at iyafestival.org.uk

Photo: IYAF 2014

KINGSTON CONNECTIONS

FESTIVAL OF STORIES Sat 21–Sun 29 Jun

Join us and start a storytelling revolution… if you think you don't have a story, think again! Now in its second year, Kingston Connections is a project dedicated to exploring storytelling. Whether through theatre, poetry, writing, seminars or song, storytelling has been the foundation of communities throughout time. The Festival of Stories is a highlight of year-round activity and will include Botown and the Shakespeare and Garrick Conference. Kingston Connections is organised by Creative Youth, Kingston University, Rose Theatre, Community Brain and the Borough who have come together in partnership to help the community discover its stories.

SPECIAL EVENTS

KINGSTON WW1 SEASON SUPPORTED BY HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND Mon 1 Sep– Fri 31 Oct As part of the First World War Centenary, the Rose Theatre and Kingston Museum are producing two remarkable exhibitions focussing on the social and human aspects of war. Learn about how we are all connected to the First World War, either through our own family history, the heritage of our local communities or its long-term impact on society. Part of the Imperial War Museums Centenary Partnership.

GALSWORTHY AND 1914: REMEMBERING HUMAN BATTLES ON KINGSTON AT WAR THE HOME FRONT 1 Sep – 31 Oct Rose Theatre An exciting exhibition exploring the role of John Galsworthy as a social campaigner for disabled servicemen in WW1. Born in Kingston Galsworthy was a Nobel playwright best known for The Forsyte Saga. The exhibition exploring Galsworthy and his writing is supported by voices, memories and artefacts from the community. To book a free schools exhibition tour and activities package, please contact Kate@digitaldrama.org

16 May – 16 Aug Kingston Museum

Learn about the often forgotten but fascinating stories of local people. From conscientious objectors to Belgian refugees, aviators, those in war work and more. For more information, visit Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, KT1 2PS Tel: 020 8547 6463 kingston.gov.uk/museum

SPECIAL EVENTS

TIME TO TALK With new host Viv Groskop: journalist, author and comedienne Join Viv as she delves into the motivations and passions of our guests with an opportunity for you to pose your own questions at the end.

JENNIFER BRIAN SAUNDERS COX

BRIAN BLESSED

Mon 7 Apr 5.30pm

Fri 25 Apr 5.30pm

Fri 2 May 5.30pm

Brian is a LAMDA-trained Shakespearean actor renowned for his work with the RSC, recently appearing on stage in the West End transfer of the Donmar Warehouse production The Weir. As well as countless memorable stage performances, he has also appeared in films such as The Bourne Supremacy. Join us for an insightful conversation with this award-winning actor.

Brian trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School before beginning his distinguished acting career. His performances across film, TV and stage are so diverse that people of all ages know and love them. He has starred in titles ranging from Flash Gordon to Peppa Pig. Join Viv for a candid conversation with one of the country’s most highly- respected actors.

Jennifer’s comic creations have been entertaining us for decades. From the Bolly-swilling Edina in Absolutely Fabulous, to her parody of Meryl Streep’s Donna in Mamma Mia, her characters are household names. Prepare to whoop with delight as she discusses her autobiography Bonkers: My Life in Laughs. Tickets include a copy of Jennifer’s book, courtesy of Waterstones. 30

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DES O'CONNOR Sun 27 Apr 7.30pm Don't miss this rare opportunity to see a true show business legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he has starred in his own mainstream television show every year since then - longer than anyone, anywhere in the world.

TAP FACTORY Sun 4 May 7.30pm World on Stage and UAU International bring this world class production to the UK for the very first time! A dazzling and amazing dance spectacular and cirque experience. Using many genres of dance, in a contemporary urban setting, Tap Factory is where ‘Stomp meets Tap Dogs!’ and the rhythm never stops.

LOVING LINDA Sun 11 May 7pm Loving Linda returns! The comedy gala for Target Ovarian Cancer in memory of comedian Linda Smith this year features compère Susan Calman, Rory McGrath & Philip Pope, Andy Hamilton, Bridget Christie, Mark Thomas and Angela Barnes with music from Jay Rayner and Ian Shaw. Age guidance 15+

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A DARKER SHADE OF FADO Sun 18 May 7.30pm With a tradition and fan-base to rival flamenco, Fado is the blues of Portugal, holding audiences in thrall with haunting melodies and passionate expression. Nuno Silva joins with an international team of performers as sensual dance and soul-baring Fado meet.

FILMS AT THE ROSE

BANK HOLIDAY BOND Mon 26 May 7pm Films at the Rose continues with Bank Holiday Bond. Vote for your favourite James Bond film from our handpicked top six and you may be able to watch it on the big screen at the Rose. Choose between Connery, Moore, Craig and Brosnan by voting on our website and we will screen the most popular choice.

PETER KNAPP'S

ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT OPERA Thu 3 July 7.30pm A hilarious insight into the extraordinary world of opera, presented by Peter Knapp, with his scintillating singers and orchestra. Learn how it really is; the divas, the dramas and the unexpected disasters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and join in yourselves, under the maestroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expert guidance, in a selection of rousing opera choruses. 32

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ONE NIGHT ONLY

MELOS SINFONIA Wed 10 Sep 7.30pm An exciting new double bill of Walton’s witty and entertaining song cycle Façade and Maxwell Davies’ seminal opera Eight Songs for a Mad King. This pairing will present different states of human psychology, whilst exploring what it means to be truly mad. Featuring some of the UK's most exciting young operatic talent.

THE COMEDY STORE Sun 28 Sep & 26 Oct 7.30pm Every famous comic has graced The Comedy Store’s stage at some point in the last thirty years and its critically acclaimed shows remain the place to see the stars of tomorrow, today.

MNOZIL BRASS Sun 12 Oct 7.30pm This septet is from Vienna and is probably the strangest brass ensemble ever. With their musical virtuosity mixed with their unique kind of comedy the only way to describe Mnozil Brass is possibly to label them as the ‘Monty Python of the music world’. They really have to be seen to be believed!

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FREE EVENTS IN THE SWALLOW BAKERY AT THE ROSE Alongside The Swallow Bakeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicious signature range of speciality cupcakes, cakes and dessert pies, you will also find fantastic breakfast dishes and lunches, funky milkshakes, barista coffee, natural loose teas, refreshing sparkling waters and an extensive wine list. Free wifi

Easy access

Family Friendly

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Rhyme Time

Swing Dance Club

Jazz First Tuesday

Variety Café Wednesday

Mondays weekly, 11.15am Bring the little ones down for a free morning of rhyming, singing and laughter in The Swallow Bakery at the Rose, and that’s just the parents.

1.15pm–2pm Lunchtime live jazz presented by Kingston University Tue 8 Apr Roger Beaujolais Tue 6 May Dave Jones’ Latin Affinity

Last Sunday of the month 30 Mar 2pm–5pm 27 Apr 2pm–5pm 11 May 2pm–5pm

1.15–2pm 26 Mar Daniel Smith and Adam Hope 16 Apr Angie Tabs 14 May Swinging Belles

Opening Hours Mon-Sat from 10am Breakfast available from 10am Lunches available from 11am Pre-show snacks available from 6-7pm Visit rosetheatrekingston.org/visit for further information 08444 821 556

TICKET PRICES No fees are payable when booking in person at the Box Office. An additional ÂŁ1 per ticket booking fee and ÂŁ1.60 booking per transaction fee are payable when booking online and by phone.

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Previews

Translations

Thu Mat

The Play That Goes Wrong

Romeo & Juliet

KUDOS

An August Bank Holiday Lark

Thu Mat

A Midsummer Night's Dream

19.50

She Stoops To Conquer

Thu Mat

Single Spies

Previews & Thu Mat

Horrible Histories - Ruthless Romans

The Gruffalo

Teddy Bears' Picnic Paddington's First Concert

Much Ado About Nothing

Soul Music

16.50

Captain Flinn & the Pirate Dinosaurs

Time To Talk: Jennifer Saunders

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Time To Talk: Brian Cox

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Time To Talk: Brian Blessed

Des O'Connor

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Tap Factory

Loving Linda

A Darker Shade of Fado

Bank Holiday Bond

Peter Knapp's All You Ever Wanted To Know About Opera

Melos Sinfonia

The Comedy Store

On the Door

Mnozil Brass

Hetty Feather

Why not pre-order your interval drinks from the Bar? Avoid the queues and enjoy your visit.

Restricted View Because of the varying kinds of events that we present, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times and seating plans may vary. Please check when booking. Signed Performances We are unable to guarantee the position of the Signer at point of booking, but where possible our ushers will be happy to accommodate you should you find your seat unsatisfactory on arrival. Upper Circle This will be held off sale for certain performances. Please check at time of booking.

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SEATING PLAN

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SPECIAL OFFERS SEASON SAVER Loyal Rose Theatre patrons are rewarded with great savings when buying tickets for more than one production. Valid Mon–Thu eves & Sat mats where shown (Fri & Sun mat for Shakespeare’s Globe’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Thu mat for Soul Music). Buy tickets for 2 shows, receive £2 off per ticket Buy tickets for 3 shows, receive £3 off per ticket Buy tickets for 4 shows, receive £4 off per ticket Buy tickets for 5 shows, receive £5 off per ticket Buy tickets for 6 shows, receive £6 off per ticket So if you were to book for five productions, bringing a group of four to each, you could save £100! Offer applies to all price bands except Pit Cushions.

£30 Dinner and Show For just £30 per person, get the best available seat for Translations or Single Spies and a three course meal at Carluccio’s Kingston. Valid Mon–Thu, tables must be booked in advance. Call our Box Office on 08444 821 556 to book.

OFFERS Previews Tickets to previews of most Rose Productions are just £20, £17 and £13. Hetty Feather Sat 5 – Tue 8 Apr Single Spies Thu 25 – Mon 29 Sep Midweek Matinees Reduced ticket prices are available to the Thu matinee of many productions. See p36 for details. £5 Tuesdays For 16-26 year olds and students: £5 tickets for best available seats on Tue evenings. Available for Hetty Feather, Translations, The Play That Goes Wrong (£7.50), An August Bank Holiday Lark, She Stoops to Conquer and Single Spies. Pit Cushions Priced from just £5 and situated in the area directly in front of the stage, pit cushions bring you closer to the action. Bring your own or borrow one from the Rose cloakroom free of charge. Groups Groups of 10+ enjoy generous discounts on some productions and a specially discounted price for some midweek matinees. Please contact the Box Office for more details. Schools Tickets are priced from £8 at selected performances for school groups of 10 or more; 11th teacher ticket free with every 10 purchased. Please contact the Box Office for more details. 08444 821 556 or info@rosetheatrekingston.org

ROSE LOYALTY CARD For only £45 per year you will be able to take advantage of Exclusive ticket offers, including £19 best available seats, Mon–Thu for the following shows: Hetty Feather Translations The Play That Goes Wrong An August Bank Holiday Lark She Stoops To Conquer Single Spies

• Exclusive Friends’ pre-show receptions

• 15% off all food and drink at

The Swallow Bakery at the Rose

• Exclusive competitions • No booking fee on tickets • The chance to meet cast members and creative teams

As a Rose Loyalty Card holder you will also benefit from exclusive discounts with our partners in and around Kingston. Current offers include: 20% off Tapas to Share menu at

20% off food and a free glass of prosecco for each guest at

20% off food Sunday to Thursday at

10% off everything at

20% off all food at 25% discount on sales and letting fees at Hamptons

To sign up for the Rose Loyalty Card, call our Box Office on 08444 821556

BOOKING INFO How to Book

rosetheatrekingston.org (bkg fee) 08444 821 556 (bkg fee) Rose Theatre 24–26 High Street, Kingston kt1 1hl Box Office Opening Hours Mon–Sat 10am–8pm (6pm on nonperformance days), Sun (from at least one hour prior to performance only). Bookings for future shows will stop 30 minutes before a performance begins. Pre-order your ice creams, programmes and merchandise with your tickets. Tickets may also be purchased from the Kingston branch of Open seven days a week, the Ticket Centre is located at John Lewis’ Gift List desk, between the Toy Department and The Place to Eat restaurant. Once booked, tickets will be ready for collection from the Rose Theatre Box Office on the day of the performance.

Discounts, Concessions & Special Offers

Only one discount per ticket, subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. No discounts on Pit Cushion prices. Over 60, unwaged, entertainment union, children under 16 and Students: £3 off.

Babies

Babies under 18 months old are welcome at family productions. We do not charge admission but a free ticket must be collected from the Box Office. Prams and buggies may be stored in the foyer at the owner’s risk.

Access

Patrons with disabilities enjoy half price tickets. The Rose Theatre is a fully accessible building and we welcome everyone.

• 10 wheelchair spaces in the

auditorium (Stalls and Circle)

• Blue Badge parking available in High Street and Rose car park

• Automatic entrance doors • Low counter at the Box Office • Level access into the Rose Theatre and the Swallow Bakery

• Lift access to all floors • Accessible toilets on all floors Sensory Access

A digital hearing system is available for patrons with a hearing aid, and Sennheiser headsets for patrons without a hearing aid. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Please let us know in advance so we can provide a dog-sitter and water bowl.

Learning Disabilities

Please contact us in advance to discuss how we can help make your visit as comfortable as possible, on 08444 821 556 or email access@rosetheatrekingston.org. Data Protection We would like to keep your details on our mailing list to inform you of future events, special offers and, occasionally, deals from other organisations. You will be asked if you want to receive this information. To unsubscribe, please email your name and address to info@rosetheatrekingston.org. The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to press. The Rose Theatre reserves the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

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GETTING HERE 24–26 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey kt1 1hl

By Train

The Rose is less than a 10 minute walk from Kingston station or a 10 minute bus ride from Surbiton station. Kingston is 30 minutes from Waterloo. Fast trains run from Waterloo to Surbiton. Plan your journey and book your tickets. Visit southwesttrains.co.uk or call 0845 6000 650.

Driving & Parking

The Rose is not recognised by older Satnav systems. If dropping off, use kt1 1lb Kingston Police Station. The Rose Car Park is on East Lane kt1 2nn. kingston.gov.uk/parking. Open until midnight.

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SUPPORT US The Rose produces a diverse and exciting range of live performances that challenge, inspire and engage audiences. As we continue to work with outstanding artists, we are developing a reputation as a local theatre with a world class profile. Our high quality artistic programming would not be possible without the support of the Royal Borough of Kingston, Kingston University, our individual donors, generous Friends, and a number of trusts and foundations. Be a Loyal Friend of the Rose For just £45 a year our Rose Loyalty Card will allow you to take advantage of exclusive ticket discounts, 15% off food and drink in The Swallow Bakery at the Rose and exclusive offers with fantastic partners including Jamie’s Italian, Waterstones and Bentalls amongst others. Individual Donations You can make a donation to support a Rose production or education project, or join one of our annual giving programmes as an Associate, Patron, Benefactor or Director's Circle Member. Name a Seat From just £250, you can name a seat in our beautiful auditorium. This is a great way to celebrate a special occasion, leave your mark on the theatre or remember a loved one. Working with Businesses We can create exciting and bespoke partnership packages for any business to raise awareness, to drive business or to highlight your support of the local arts scene. There is huge value for any local company to get involved with the Rose a theatre at the heart of the community. Hire one of our Spaces We have many spaces that may be perfect for your hire needs. Hold your next client event, children’s birthday party, conference, training day or meeting at the Rose.

Emma Richards Head of Fundraising Individual and Membership Enquiries Stephanie Robinson 020 8939 4058 / stephanier@rosetheatrekingston.org Corporate and Event Enquiries Ruth Davey 020 8939 4059 / ruthd@rosetheatrekingston.org Fundraising Volunteers Emma Richards 020 8939 4053 / emmar@rosetheatrekingston.org 42

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THANK YOU Rose Theatre Kingston is grateful to the Royal Borough of Kingston, Kingston University and our many sponsors, trusts and foundations, donors, volunteers and Friends for their support of the Rose. Corporate Sponsors and Patrons

Corporate Partners

Corporate Associates

Principal School Partner

Loyalty Partners HART'S BOATYARD

Director’s Circle Felix Dennis; Marit Mohn; Ian Page; Anthony & Marjorie Simonds-Gooding; Rosemary & Philip Swatman; Robert Westlake Benefactors Mark & Priscilla Austen; Christopher Foy; Sandy Gavshon; Agnes & Julian Hewitt-Smith; Martin & Kathryn Higgs; Libby & Barry Johnstone; Patrick & Marion O’Donovan; Sky Rossetti Styron Palmer-Challis; Peter Scott; Bob Steed Patrons Michael & Rosemary Bibby; John & Francine Brooks; Timothy Combe; Michael & Mary Davison; Timothy Doyle; Baroness Hamwee; Wanda & Simon Higman; David Kester; Ian & Mary Reid; Donald Rogers; Jenny Titterton

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TURKS LAUNCHES

Trusts & Foundations David Harding Foundation; D’Oyly Carte Foundation; Garfield Weston Foundation; The Golden Bottle Trust; The Golsoncott Foundation; John Coates Charitable Trust; The Louisa Lewisohn Memorial Trust; Mercer’s Charitable Foundation; The Noël Coward Foundation; Rowan Bentall Charitable Trust; Sandra Charitable Trust; The Watson Family Foundation; William Allen Young Charitable Trust Thanks to Ian & Wendelien Bellinger, Will Bland & Tricia Welch Bland, Lord Rix, the Rose Friends and all who wish to remain anonymous

TAKE PART 2013 SAW US CREATE 1,200 YOUTH THEATRE SESSIONS

5 PLAYS-IN-A-WEEK 25 SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

36 PLAYWRITING SESSION 2 ROSE ACADEMY WEEKS

Rose Players

release your inner actor Mondays – open to all aged 18+ £200 per term

Our evening classes for adults have proved a real hit. Rehearse a play to show to friends and family at the end of term. This course requires full attendance!

Rose Acting Workshops hone your skills

Juniors aged 11–14 Seniors aged 14–18 £100 per term Our weeknight workshops offer high-level classes in acting without the pressure of termly performances.

Rose Young Company perform at the Rose Juniors aged 11–14 Seniors aged 14–18 £150 per term Our performance-based weekend course is perfect for aspiring young actors. With a reputation for first class drama training, this is a big commitment with huge rewards.

Drama Studio

a great introduction to drama and performance Aged 5–11 Tuesday afternoons, Sunday mornings £100 per term A great way to develop confidence in the written and spoken word, with elements of performance, writing and plenty of enjoyable games and activities.

TAKE Rose Summer Schools elevate your holidays

Ages 7-16 Tuesday afternoons, Sunday mornings We offer everything from two day drama courses to a play-in-aweek, working with a range of exciting scripts. New this summer, we are offering a week of film-making. Keep an eye on the website for more news For more information about any of our courses Visit rosetheatrekingston.org/takepart Email ciaranm@rosetheatrekingston.org

To book a place please call the Box Office on 08444 821 556 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always worth checking our website for updates as we continually announce new projects rosetheatrekingston.org

BE A PART OF THE ROSE COMMUNITY. OUR RANGE OF WORKSHOPS AND COURSES OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO MAKE FRIENDS, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE.

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' It’s great to hear our daughter talk so passionately about being part of the group and to be so proud of what they’ve all achieved as they grow older together. It’s a unique experience and she feels so lucky to be a part of it.' Parent of Rose Young Company participant

DIARY: AT A GLANCE april Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9 Thu 10

Fri 11 Sat 12

Sun 13 Tue 15 Wed 16 Thu 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Tue 22 Wed 23 Thu 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30

may Thu 1

Fri 2

Sat 3 Sun 4 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8

Hetty Feather

2.30pm

Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Time to Talk with Jennifer Saunders

7pm 3pm

Hetty Feather (with post-show Q&A) Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Gala Performance Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Hetty Feather Translations Translations Translations Translations Time to Talk with Brian Cox Translations Translations Translations Des O'Connor Translations Translations (with post-show Q&A) Translations

2.30pm

The Snow Gorilla Translations Translations Translations Time to Talk with Brian Blessed Translations Translations Translations Tap Factory The Play That Goes Wrong The Play That Goes Wrong The Play That Goes Wrong

5pm 1pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

5.30pm

7pm 2.30pm 7pm 5pm 1pm 2.30pm 7pm 3pm 7pm 5pm 2.30pm 7pm 3pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 5.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10

The Play That Goes Wrong The Play That Goes Wrong The Play That Goes Wrong The Play That Goes Wrong Loving Linda Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Operantics Romeo & Juliet A Darker Shade of Fado Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Ruthless Romans Bank Holiday Bond The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm 7pm 11am 1.30pm 11am 1.30pm 11am 7pm 11am 2pm 7pm 7pm 1.30pm 11am 1.30pm 11am 1.30pm 11am 1.30pm 11.30am 2pm 4.30pm

The Gruffalo The Gruffalo An August Bank Holiday Lark

11.30am 1.30pm

Wed 4

An August Bank Holiday Lark

7.30pm

Thu 5

An August Bank Holiday Lark

2.30pm

An August Bank Holiday Lark

7.30pm

Fri 6

An August Bank Holiday Lark

7.30pm

Sat 7

An August Bank Holiday Lark

2.30pm

An August Bank Holiday Lark Kudos

7.30pm

Sun 11 Wed 14 Thu 15 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sun 18 Tue 20 Wed 21 Thu 22 Fri 23 Sat 24

Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 Thu 29 Fri 30 Sat 31

june Sun 1 Tue 3

5.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm

Wed 11

7.30pm

Sun 15

Teddy Bears' Picnic 3pm Paddington's First Concert

Sun 14

Let Me In Festival 1 9 - 21 Jun

Sun 22

Festival of Stories 21-29 Jun Much Ado About Nothing 7pm

july Thu 3

All You Ever Wanted To Know About..Opera!

7.30pm

International Youth Arts Festival: 5-27 Jul

august Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30 Sun 31

Soul Music Soul Music Soul Music Soul Music Soul Music Soul Music

2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 3pm

Tue 16 Wed 17 Thu 18 Fri 19 Sat 20

Thu 25 Fri 26 Sat 27 Sun 28 Mon 29 Tue 30

A Midsummer Night's Dream

7.30pm

Sat 6

A Midsummer Night's Dream

7.30pm

Sun 7

A Midsummer Night's Dream

1pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream Melos Sinfonia

6.30pm

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

11am

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

4pm

Wed 10 Sat 13

7.30pm

11.30am

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs She Stoops To Conquer She Stoops To Conquer She Stoops To Conquer She Stoops To Conquer She Stoops To Conquer She Stoops To Conquer She Stoops To Conquer She Stoops To Conquer Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies The Comedy Store Single Spies Single Spies

2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm

october Wed 1 Thu 2

september Fri 5

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

Fri 3 Sat 4 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11

1.30pm Sun 12 Sun 26

Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Single Spies Mnozil Brass The Comedy Store

7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

TOUCH TOUR

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

PRESS NIGHT

SIGNED PERFORMANCE

BANK HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE

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