Royal & Derngate Autumn 2015

WHAT’S ON AUTUMN 2015

Tara Fitzgerald in Gaslight

spoken word dance comedy children’s shows drama music film musical theatre

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THE MOUSETRAP

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DOC BROWN

RICHARD ALSTON

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TUE 20 & WED 21 OCTOBER

p24

SUN 13 SEPTEMBER

STEWART FRANCIS

CINDERELLA

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FRI 11 DECEMBER – SUN 3 JANUARY

p30

THU 22 OCTOBER

FORTY YEARS ON WITH PAM AYRES

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THU 12 NOVEMBER

BRAVE NEW WORLD

p38

FRI 4 – SAT 26 SEPTEMBER

CONFLICT & COMMUNITY

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GASLIGHT

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THE SNOW QUEEN

FRI 16 OCTOBER – SAT 7 NOVEMBER

WED 25 NOVEMBER – SUN 3 JANUARY

FUN PALACES

YOUTH THEATRE AND YOUNG COMPANY

SAT 3 OCTOBER

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SUN 8 NOVEMBER

WELCOME SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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GARETH MALONE

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MADE IN NORTHAMPTON

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THE HERBAL BED

VISITING PRODUCTIONS

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TRANSACTION FEE Please note that wherever you see ticket prices listed in our season brochure, a £2.50 transaction fee applies to telephone, online and counter bookings (excluding Friends and Groups). This is per transaction and not per ticket. For more details, see page 64.

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FOOD & DRINK Avoid queuing during the interval and pre‑order your drinks at any of the theatre bars.

Have you discovered our pop-up Craft Beer Bar, opposite Lick in the foyer?

Our range of craft and speciality beers are balanced and rounded, light and delicate or rich and full flavoured to suit your taste. Prices start at just £3.75.

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We provide a dedicated table service for our pre-show diners at the Wicked Way Café. Enjoy a selection of delicious Pieminister Pies and sides, accompanied with our fantastic range of wines, spirits and beers, served directly to your table.

Tables are limited, so we advise that you reserve your space when booking your tickets. To reserve your table, simply call 01604 655766.

For those customers wanting a quick bite to eat during the day and pre‑show, we also offer soups, sandwiches and jacket potatoes.

CAFÉ If you are planning a trip to one of our Christmas shows this year, don’t forget that you can pre-order your drinks, sweets and ice-creams, and make great savings. Prices start at just £1.75 (saving 75p per tub). We can also deliver these items direct to your seats.

Just call Emma Harris, our Groups Sales Co-ordinator, on 01604 620066 and ask for details. She will take care of everything for you.

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VISITING PRODUCTIONS THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

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AS SEEN ON CBEEBIES

Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero, CBeebies’ Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour!

Packed full of arty adventures, there will be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not

forgetting, The Shapes! You will be able to share the fun with Mister Maker’s colourful, all‑dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too.

This show provides great fun for all the family, so Mini Makers, get ready to make some amazing arty creations!

Running time: approx. 105 mins including interval

SAT 5 & SUN 6 SEPTEMBER 10AM, 1PM & 4PM TICKETS £14.50 DERNGATE

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

“THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE” DAILY TELEGRAPH

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, and now the 60th anniversary production is back in Northampton by popular demand.

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? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts

MON 7 – SAT 12 SEPTEMBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £11 – £30 (See page 64) DERNGATE

until, at the last, nerve-shredding moment, the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot, where murder lurks around every corner.

“DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS” THE OBSERVER “A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER” THE SUNDAY TIMES CONCESSIONS GROUPS FRIENDS & MEMBERS RD 14-26

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THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

STARRING

TONY MAUDSLEY (ITV’s BENIDORM)

AS EDNA TURNBLAD

BRENDA EDWARDS

(CHICAGO, WE WILL ROCK YOU, THE X FACTOR)

AS MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE

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AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM!’

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CLAIRE SWEENEY

ASHLEY GILMOUR

AS VELMA VON TUSSLE

AS LINK LARKIN

(MISS SAIGON)

(EDUCATING RITA, CHICAGO)

PETER DUNCAN

(BBC1’s TUMBLE, BLUE PETER)

AS WILBUR TURNBLAD

HHHHH What’s On Stage

Hairspray is back on tour in a brand new production of the smash hit musical comedy.

It’s Baltimore, 1962, where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her newfound fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Hairspray is the irresistible feel-good show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away.

Let your hair down and book now.

“WITH ITS SOFT HEART AND STIFF HAIR, IT STILL PROVES A TREAT” MAIL ON SUNDAY “FULL OF JOY AND MISCHIEF AND BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT” MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW “TERRIFIC FUN” LEICESTER MERCURY

For a sneak peak of the music in the show visit www.hairsprayuktour.com/music

MON 28 SEPTEMBER – SAT 3 OCTOBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £17 – £39 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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“DEVOUR EVERY LAST DROP OF THIS WOOSTER SAUCE WITH RELISH” SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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“AN INVENTIVE EVENING OF BONKERS COMEDY” DAILY MAIL

WINNER BEST COMEDY – LAURENCE OLIVIER AWARD

A NEW PLAY ADAPTED FROM THE WORKS OF P.G. WODEHOUSE

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“A TRIUMPH” EXPRESS

The hit West End comedy Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense comes to Northampton.

This hilarious production layers joy on joy and joke on joke in a delightful evening of theatrical absurdity, featuring P.G. Wodehouse’s iconic double act.

When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker, and also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, the ever-dependable Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in

MON 5 - SAT 10 OCTOBER EVES 7.45PM & THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £19 – £30.50 (See page 64) ROYAL

front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest characters.

Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie Fink-Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates in this laugh-out-loud production.

If you liked The 39 Steps, or The Play That Goes Wrong, you’ll love this. Perfect nonsense!

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“ALSTON’S VERSATILE, ATHLETIC COMPANY ARE A KNOCKOUT” THE SUNDAY TIMES

Proudly celebrating its 20th year, Richard Alston Dance Company returns to Northampton with a programme featuring all-new work that showcases Richard Alston’s superbly skilled dancers.

Associate Choreographer Martin Lawrance has created Gambit, a new work made to an explosive percussive score by Julia Wolfe.

Gambit sees all ten dancers cut through the space with intense gusto and electrify the stage.

“GAMBIT IS A CRACKER… THE ENERGY IS SO HIGH YOU BARELY DRAW BREATH UNTIL IT’S OVER” HHHH THE GUARDIAN

TUE 20 & WED 21 OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS £13, £20 & £23 DERNGATE

Alston’s newest work Mazur is a tribute to Chopin’s Mazurkas, through which the composer expressed longing for his Polish homeland.

“A FASCINATING, ECHOING-IN-THE-MEMORY WORK” HHHHH FINANCIAL TIMES Nomadic mixes Asian-influenced, traditional Romani singing with the toughness of an urban beat. Alston has collaborated with choreographer Ajani Johnson-Goffe to explore the interaction between gypsy music and urban sound.

“A VIVID PERFORMANCE WITH ELEGANT SHAPES AND PUNCHY FORMATIONS” HHHH THE GUARDIAN CONCESSIONS FRIENDS & MEMBERS SCHOOLS RD 14-26 PRE-SHOW TALK

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NORTHAMPTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

Hot on the heels of last year’s hugely successful South Pacific, Northampton Musical Theatre Company presents Sister Act, the feel-good musical comedy.

Featuring original music by Tony Award and eight-time Oscar Award-winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop Of Horrors), Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose

life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime, and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent.

Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!

By arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED This performance is presented by an amateur dramatics company

TUE 27 – SAT 31 OCTOBER EVES 7.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS £10 – £22 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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From the creators of Boogie Nights comes a heart-warming and hilarious story, starring The Hoff himself.

David Hasselhoff plays an extrovert, party-going DJ and night club owner in Ibiza at the end of the ’80s. When his teenage daughter arrives to stay for the summer, he must cope with being a single parent to a girl who wants to meet boys and live

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the party life. Suddenly his motto is “do as I say, not as I did!”

Underscoring this fast and funny story are a string of hits from the epic collection Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, including Everything I Do, I Do It For You, Can’t Touch This, Ride On Time, Saturday Night, Things Can Only Get Better, The Only Way Is Up, Spice Up Your Life and I’ll Be There For You.

WED 4 – SAT 7 NOVEMBER WED, THU & SAT EVES 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS £17 – £36 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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F R O M T H E I N T E R N AT I O N A L LY ACC LA I M E D KNEEHIGH THEATRE

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NOVEMBER

Kneehigh is one of the world’s most celebrated theatre companies and their international hits include Tristan And Yseult and Brief Encounter, which played to sell out audiences in the Royal in 2009.

Now Rebecca bursts onto the stage. Awardwinning director Emma Rice has created a spellbinding new production of Daphne du Maurier’s masterpiece which conjures Cornish romance and theatrical magic.

Rebecca is timeless; the book beloved by generations and the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film a classic of the genre.

Rebecca is presented by the multi-award winning producers of Art, Brief Encounter and Calendar Girls.

MON 9 – SAT 14 NOVEMBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £10 – £31 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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CHRISTMAS

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Join us this Christmas for the most popular and spectacular pantomime of them all, Cinderella.

The famous rags-to-riches fairy tale will be brought magically to life by a wonderful cast led

by West End actor, dancer, singer and television presenter John Partridge (EastEnders). He is joined by CBeebies legend Sid Sloane, as well as impressionist Danny Posthill and vocalist Alison Jiear, both fresh from their appearance on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent.

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Packed with all of the traditional Royal & Derngate pantomime ingredients our audiences have come to expect, Cinderella features stunning scenery, plenty of boos and hisses, incredible music and dancing, plus Pegasus, the amazing flying horse.

Don’t miss your invitation to this year’s most spectacular ball!

FRI 11 DECEMBER 2015 – SUN 3 JANUARY 2016 FOR A FULL LIST OF PERFORMANCE DATES, TIMES AND TICKET PRICES, PLEASE SEE PAGE 63 TICKETS £11 – £29.50 (See page 63) DERNGATE

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON ALL PERFORMANCES

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CHRISTMAS

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FIND OUR OTHER CHRISTMAS SHOWS LATER IN THE BROCHURE

WED 25 NOVEMBER 2015 – SUN 3 JANUARY 2016

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Oh No! Not

Snow!

A MAGICAL WINTER ADVENTURE IN OUR UNDERGROUND STUDIO, ESPECIALLY CREATED FOR UNDER 5s AND THEIR FAMILIES FRI 4 DECEMBER 2015 – SUN 3 JANUARY 2016 See page 48 for more details

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“THE HIGH LEVEL OF DANCING WAS A GREAT PLEASURE, PARTICULARLY IN ITS AUTHORITY AND A CLASSICAL PURITY THAT IS RARE TODAY” THE NEW YORK TIMES

“ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. NOT A SEAT WAS EMPTY”

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

Under the direction of Marine Medvetskaya, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet combines classical training and technique with the bestloved Russian ballets, and has won plaudits across Russia, Scandinavia and the United States. Their performances have an air of magic, with outstanding soloists who will take your breath away.

ARTBEAT, WASHINGTON

Swan Lake is Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, a tragic tale of love and betrayal with an instantly recognisable score. The Nutcracker is the delightfully festive tale of Clara, who is whisked away on a fairy tale adventure by her Nutcracker prince; it is the perfect introduction to ballet. One of the few 19th century romantic ballets to survive intact, Giselle tells the story of a village girl whose everlasting love saves her beloved from a wretched dance to the death.

MON 11 – SAT 16 JANUARY

MON & TUE – GISELLE, WED-SAT – THE NUTCRACKER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £16 – £35 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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THE WEST END PHENOMENON ‘FIGHT FOR A TICKET TO SEE JERSEY BOYS’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS The Broadway and West End phenomenon Jersey Boys has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide.

Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (Sunday Express) you simply will never forget.

TUE 26 JANUARY – SAT 6 FEBRUARY EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £16 – £47 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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THE PERFECT MURDER

MON 14 – SAT 19 MARCH EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM The work of No. 1 best-selling crime writer Peter James comes to life at Royal & Derngate in the new hit stage play of his novel The Perfect Murder.

Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for a long time. Their marriage has reached crisis point and Victor has decided there is only one way to get Joan out of his life forever... but he’s about to get a nasty surprise.

As young Detective Roy Grace starts to investigate his very first homicide case, dark forces intervene and he begins to fear that nothing is quite as it seems.

Have you ever wondered how to commit the perfect murder? This dark comedy-thriller might provide the answer!

“IT’S A NIGHT FOR EVERYONE, WITH HORROR, INTRIGUE, MYSTERY AND YET PLENTY OF COMEDY INCLUDED. IT’S TERRIFIC!” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE “THE PERFECT MURDER IS THE PERFECT ENTERTAINMENT” CHICHESTER OBSERVER TICKETS £13 – £31 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE IN

THE LAST TANGO

MON 21 – SAT 26 MARCH EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly Come Dancing stars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet, as they prepare to prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour.

20 years of dancing together has made them Strictly favourites and World Dance title-holders, as well as West End show creators and stars, but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango champions to say goodbye to the stage in this thrilling new performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience. It’s time for The Last Tango.

HHHH “A TRIUMPH!” DAILY TELEGRAPH* HHHH “STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT” THE INDEPENDENT* HHHH SUNDAY EXPRESS* *Quotes refer to Midnight Tango

TICKETS £16 – £37 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - THE MUSICAL MON 4 – SAT 9 APRIL EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM

Get ready for the ride of your life, when international smash hit Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical comes to Royal & Derngate.

Based on the award-winning movie of the same name, and starring Duncan James of the band Blue, the show tells the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered, old bus searching for love and friendship, and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of.

With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor favourites, including It’s Raining Men, Say A Little Prayer, Go West, Hot Stuff and Always On My Mind, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of ‘fabulous’!

“EYE-POPPINGLY EXTRAVAGANT” THE GUARDIAN “SEXY, SASSY AND SUPERB” DAILY MAIL

TICKETS £17 – £40 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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THE JAMES PLAYS

DIRECTED BY LAURIE SANSOM

THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND, THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL PRESENT

SAT 16 – SUN 17 APRIL James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock – Sat & Sun 11am James II: Day Of The Innocents – Sat & Sun 3pm James III: The True Mirror – Sat & Sun 7.30pm

Now returning for a high-profile tour, James I, James II and James III are a modern cycle of history plays that vividly brings to life three generations of Stewart Kings who ruled Scotland in the tumultuous fifteenth century.

“THE MOST ELATING THINGS YOU’LL SEE ALL YEAR. THRILLINGLY AUTHORITATIVE” THE INDEPENDENT HHHHH DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE INDEPENDENT, THE TIMES, EVENING STANDARD, TIME OUT THREE SHOW PACKAGE £42, £60 & £78 INDIVIDUAL SHOW £24, £27 & £36 DERNGATE

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By Rona Munro Directed by Laurie Sansom Image of James II by Manuel Harlan features previous cast

When The James Plays, directed by Royal & Derngate’s former Artistic Director Laurie Sansom, premiered in Autumn 2014, the critical and public impact was extraordinary. Described by the Daily Telegraph as “better than Shakespeare... Rona Munro’s thrilling trilogy could be the finest history plays ever penned”, their run sold out at the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre in London.

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THE BILLY FURY YEARS SUN 13 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

The Billy Fury Years takes you on an unforgettable journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller. Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians bring you an exciting show filled with Fury’s greatest hits and more, including Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts Of You, and Halfway To Paradise, all delivered in true Fury style.

Hailed as ‘the best Fury since Fury’, Michael bears an uncanny resemblance to the great man, which is further enhanced by a series of wonderful costume changes.

The production also has the addition of a fantastic audio and video presentation setting each and every scene to perfection.

TICKETS £18.50 DERNGATE

DOC BROWN

THE WEIRD WAY ROUND SUN 13 SEPTEMBER 8PM Fresh from his sell-out UK tour Of Mic And Men, a starring role in the hit show Law And Order, and singing with Ricky Gervais on the YouTube viral video Equality Street, Doc Brown is back with his unique take on life, love and lyricism.

With other TV appearances already under his belt including Russell Howard’s Good News, The Inbetweeners, Rev and Derek, Doc is a must-see act.

“IF BROWN KEEPS MINING THIS RICH SEAM OF HIP-HOP COMEDY, HIS FAME SHOULD LOOK AFTER ITSELF” THE GUARDIAN TICKETS £15

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24 HOURS FROM TULSA

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS

TUE 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Barry Steele has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny visual similarity to Roy Orbison and his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of the music legend. Using original film footage projected on a big screen and backed by his fabulous band, Steele takes you on a musical journey in time from The Big O’s early years right through to the late ’80s and The Travelling Wilburys.

REMEMBERING GENE PITNEY (1940-2006) During the ’70s and ’80s, at a time when tribute shows were unheard of, Tommy Carey toured his Gene Pitney show with amazing success. Gene even attended one of Tommy’s shows and congratulated him on his life-like impersonation. As we approach the 10th anniversary since the death of the great man, Tommy takes his 24 Hours From Tulsa show on its first nationwide tour.

Step back to the ’60s and the greatest hits of Gene Pitney. Re-live the magic of Backstage, I’m Gonna Be Strong, Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart and many more.

TICKETS £21 DERNGATE

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THU 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Steele is joined on stage by Paul Molloy as a young Elvis and Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee Lewis, plus Stars In Their Eyes winner Maxine Mazumder as Dusty Springfield.

TICKETS £23.50 DERNGATE

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STRICTLY COME DANCING FOR AFRICA FRI 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Join us for Strictly Come Dancing For Africa, a spectacular evening of African themed ballroom and Latin dance fused with African moves. In this lively dance concert you will be transported to Africa through vibrant dancing, singing, drumming and music. This evening of entertainment is presented by the Zimwomen Association and is a fundraising event for skills centres in Africa.

“BRINGING LATIN AND BALLROOM TOGETHER WITH AFRICAN MOVES PROMISES TO BE BOTH EXCITING AND ENTERTAINING – IT’LL BE A FABULOUS NIGHT TO REMEMBER!” JOHN GRIFF, BBC NORTHAMPTON TICKETS £16 DERNGATE

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AN EVENING WITH AGGERS & SWANNY SAT 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Since the home Ashes summer in 2013, evenings with Jonathan Agnew have been delighting audiences all over the country. He is looking forward to teaming up with his Test Match Special colleague and previous prolific wicket-taker Graeme Swann, for a fascinating and entertaining evening for cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike.

There will be an opportunity to tweet Aggers with your own questions, while Northampton-born and former Northants player Swanny lifts the lid on Kevin Pietersen and other larger-than-life characters from the England dressing room. There will be hilarious anecdotes from his illustrious career and his impressions of fellow-commentators and former team mates have to be heard to be believed!

TICKETS £26 DERNGATE

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THE ELO EXPERIENCE THU 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Formed over seven years ago, The ELO Experience accurately reproduces the songs and sounds of the Electric Light Orchestra, taking you on a musical journey through time. Featuring a stunning light show and large screen projection, the show includes many of ELO’s greatest hits, including 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing and Mr Blue Sky. “A TRIBUTE THAT’S JAM-PACKED WITH MUSICAL TALENT. THE LEAD SINGER IS A DEAD-RINGER FOR [JEFF] LYNNE AND HIS MUSICAL ENTOURAGE PROVIDES AN ELO TOUR DE FORCE” THE STAGE

TICKETS £21 DERNGATE

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THE SOUNDS OF PHILADELPHIA & MOTOWN

THE MAN CALLED MONKHOUSE

The hits just keep on coming as multi-award-winning Roy G Hemmings and his 15-strong cast deliver memories of a twin era of music that lives on and on.

Using film archive and a clever soundscape, as well as authentic stand up material from Bob Monkhouse himself, The Man Called Monkhouse is a 65 minute solo play featuring the extraordinary talent of Simon Cartwright as the eponymous hero.

SAT 26 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

The show spans the hits of The Ojays, The Tramps, Billy Paul, Candi Stanton, MFSB and The Stylistics, to mention but a few. These are performed together with the sounds of Detroit and old favourites such as The Four Tops, The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Boyz ll Men and The Drifters. Classic hits performed include Stop In The Name Of Love, Dancing In The Streets, I Can’t Help Myself, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, My Girl and many more.

TICKETS £23 DERNGATE

TUE 29 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

Regarded as a man with a ‘Teflon’ showbiz veneer, the show shines a bright light on the expert comedy technician, who among many accolades was simultaneously voted Most Loved and Most Hated Entertainer in a 1978 TV poll. For every hilarious anecdote, there is also personal tragedy as we peek behind the impenetrable mask of this public face.

TICKETS £18

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JAMES ACASTER

A GOLDEN GALA OF MAGIC

THU 1 OCTOBER 8PM

Northamptonshire Magicians Club proudly present a sparkling evening of top quality magic, in aid of the Cynthia Spencer Hospice. This is a tribute to the memory of long-standing club member John Goldsborough, who passed away at the hospice last year.

REPRESENT

FRI 2 OCTOBER 7.45PM

“Love is the absence of judgment” Dalai Lama XIV. Running his mouth off about a bunch of stuff nobody even cares about, it’s Kettering-born James Acaster.

Nifty. Snazzy. 30 years old. Doing his best to improve his imposture. Acaster has had his own radio show on BBC Radio 4, James Acaster’s Findings, and has appeared on Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You? “THIS IS STAND-UP OF THE HIGHEST, MOST PLAYFUL ORDER” THE GUARDIAN

TICKETS £15 ROYAL

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Members will provide fantastic professional entertainment for all the family, from stunning illusions and mind-blowing mental magic, to colourful spectacles and even some comedy. There is a special spot for younger children too. Ideal for ages two to 102!

All profits from the show will go to the Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

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LIMITED AVAILABILITY

HENNING WEHN

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

EINS, ZWEI, DIY

SAT 3 OCTOBER 7.45PM

WED 7 OCTOBER 7.30PM

After more than a decade in Britain, the German Comedy Ambassador has ‘groan’ to like puns... though he still couldn’t eat a whole one. As Henning Wehn’s assimilation is not yet complete he hasn’t lost his sense of Westphalian wonderment at the foibles of British society. Expect a crash course in personal accountability and have a right old laugh at the same time. Wunderbar!

“BROUGHT THE AUDIENCE TO ITS KNEES” DAILY TELEGRAPH

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TICKETS £23 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

PADDY MCGUINNESS

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ACOLYTE TO WOLFLIGHT WITH A SPRINKLING OF GENESIS

THU 8 OCTOBER 8PM The star of ITV’s Take Me Out, Paddy McGuinness, is making a long-awaited return to his performing roots, with his first stand-up comedy tour since 2011.

McGuinness is raring to get back to where he belongs on stage, making people laugh. Amongst the themes he’ll be exploring in Daddy McGuinness are becoming a first time dad and parenthood.

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STEVE HACKETT

DADDY MCGUINNESS

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The hits just keep on coming in this breathtaking tribute show, including That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart and Oh Boy! “THE AUDIENCE WERE DANCING IN THE AISLES AND ROARING FOR MORE” THE STAGE

“MARVELLOUS” THE GUARDIAN

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Celebrating 23 years of rock ’n’ rolling the world, Buddy Holly & The Cricketers stars some of the country’s finest actor-musicians, whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Return To The Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock.

FOR AGES 16+ FRIENDS & MEMBERS

FRI 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM Steve Hackett’s new show includes a set list that covers much of his discography, ranging from solo material from early albums, including Voyage Of The Acolyte and Spectral Mornings, right up to his new studio album Wolflight, along with some Genesis classics.

Wolflight will take the audience on an imaginary journey through time and space. Hackett is looking forward to bringing this latest chapter of his career to life on stage and re-living his musical evolution with his loyal fans.

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DANCING QUEEN THE CONCERT

HELLO KITTY LIVE

SAT 10 OCTOBER 7.30PM

SUN 11 OCTOBER 1PM & 4PM

Prepare for an action-packed party show, featuring all the greatest smash-hits from Abba, Grease and the ’70s.

Hello Kitty Live - Fashion And Friends gives fans of all ages the first ever opportunity to physically enter the world of Hello Kitty as she takes to the stage live.

FASHION AND FRIENDS

With full costumes and plenty of glitz, the show features the Abba classics Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Knowing Me Knowing You and Mamma Mia, along with all your favourite ’70s hits, including Summer Nights, Car Wash, You’re The One That I Want, YMCA, Boogie Nights and Love Is In The Air.

TICKETS £23.50 & £24.50 DERNGATE

See Hello Kitty like you’ve never seen her before as this fashion icon welcomes audiences into her world in a story that highlights the value of friendship, creativity, respect for nature and a love of learning.

TICKETS £19, £23 & £26

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ALL STAR ’60S

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TUE 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM

All Star ’60s brings you the phenomenally successful and iconic ’60s bands Brian Poole And The Tremeloes, The Troggs, Badfinger, featuring Bob Jackson, The Ivy League and The Pacemakers, in one sensational concert, performing all of their greatest hits.

The show will feature the popular songs Here Comes My Baby, Suddenly You Love Me, Silence Is Golden, Twist And Shout, Hippy Hippy Shake, You’re No Good, Day After Day, Funny How Love Can Be, No Matter What, Come And Get It, Wild Thing, Tossing And Turning, and many more.

Join our Friends membership scheme and enjoy: • Advance email notification and priority booking for all Royal & Derngate shows, so you will always be the first to hear about our fastest selling shows • Discounts on tickets, including 2 for 1 on all Made In Northampton and some visiting production opening nights • No postage or transaction fees • 10% discount at our café and bars • Regular members’ e-newsletter • Discounts at local businesses Single membership £30, joint membership £40. For more information or to purchase your membership visit our website or call Box Office.

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A ‘pop show’ in the truest sense, the soundtrack features music from chart toppers including Charlie XCX, Bruno Mars, Kylie Minogue, Echosmith, Clean Bandit, Flo Rida and many more.

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THE ANNUAL MALCOLM ARNOLD FESTIVAL WEEKEND

We are thrilled to present the 10th Malcolm Arnold Festival Weekend, the annual celebration of Northampton’s very own Sir Malcolm Arnold, renowned composer and key figure in British music.

SAT 17 OCTOBER

SUN 18 OCTOBER

11am Festival is launched by Sir Tim Rice

11am A Gesture Of Friendship: a talk given by Festival Director Paul Harris.

2pm A concert featuring the world premiere of a new version of Arnold’s John Clare Cantata for choir and strings.

4.15pm Pianist Alice Pinto talks about Arnold’s late works.

5.30pm Wind Music.

7.30pm BBC Concert Orchestra (see below).

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12pm Performance by Northampton County Youth Orchestra conducted by Richard Roper.

2pm John Griff introduces The Forgotten Films Part Two, following last year’s part one, exploring the less well known of Arnold’s film scores.

4pm The Three Sinfoniettas, conducted by the great Hilary Davan Wetton.

5pm Symphony For Brass, performed by Brasskompaniet, a 10-piece Norwegian brass ensemble.

7.30pm Gala Concert (see below).

BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA WITH PETER DONOHOE

GALA CONCERT: REACHING ACROSS THE GLOBE

We are delighted to welcome the BBC Concert Orchestra to the Derngate stage, conducted by Martin Yates, with the great Peter Donohoe as soloist.

This very special Gala Concert celebrates the 10th Malcolm Arnold Festival and the theme this year is A Gesture Of Friendship.

The programme will exactly match Yates and Donohoe’s recent recording for the Dutton label and comprise the Philharmonic Concerto and the John Field Fantasy, neither of which have been performed at the festival before, and the 7th Symphony, which is without doubt a great masterpiece.

The programme is conducted by John Gibbons and features the Worthing Symphony Orchestra (The Malcolm Arnold Festival Orchestra), alongside the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2014, Martin James Bartlett, playing Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue, and woodwind finalist and winner of the Walter Todds award, Jess Gillam, performing CONCESSIONS Arnold’s Saxophone Concerto.

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SAT 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM

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SUN 18 OCTOBER 7.30PM

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SHOW OF HANDS

STEWART FRANCIS

One of England’s finest acoustic acts, Show Of Hands have been described as a ‘people’s band’ with songs voicing the hopes, fears and life stories of scores of people. Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass, they are widely recognised for their resonating original songs, stunning musicianship and remarkable audience rapport.

THU 22 OCTOBER 8PM

PUN GENT

FRI 16 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Recently featured on radio and TV shows such as BBC’s Countryfile, BBC Breakfast and The Andrew Marr Show and with regular airplay by the likes of Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Mike Harding, Johnnie Walker and Simon Mayo, their music is reaching a wider cross section of audience than ever before.

TICKETS £23 DERNGATE

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As seen on Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, Stewart Francis embarks on a brand new stand up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show Pun Gent.

“A BRILLIANT COMIC BRAIN... THIS STAND-UP CRACKS SOME OF THE BEST ONE LINERS I’VE EVER HEARD” THE GUARDIAN “PERFECTLY CRAFTED GAGS” SUNDAY TIMES

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ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

THE BLACK DYKE BAND

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, presents the ultimate tribute to the King.

The Black Dyke Band, return to Northampton with an entertaining and thrilling concert programme which will include something for everyone, together with a revered tribute to Remembrance with the British Legion.

FRI 23 OCTOBER 7.30PM

SAT 24 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Celebrating the epic career of the musical legend, he is accompanied by his world class orchestra and singers, and the show features a large screen projection. Prepare to be enthralled with One Night Of Elvis.

“CERTAINLY AMONG THE PREMIER LEAGUE OF TRIBUTES” THE STAGE

They are most recorded band in the world, with over 350 recordings, growing every year. If you have not heard them before, come and find out why they are so popular.

“WHEN I CLOSED MY EYES I COULD FEEL ELVIS” JOE ESPOSITO, LIFELONG FRIEND OF ELVIS PRESLEY

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OUR TEACHER’S A TROLL FRI 30 OCTOBER 11AM & 2PM

Two terrible twins with a talent for turmoil rule their school with terror and tyranny. That is, until the arrival of a new head teacher with green scaly skin, sharp gnarly fangs, and a long spiky tail…

Can the twins save the school from the child-eating Troll? Can they get ‘brussels sprouts in peanut butter’ taken off the lunch menu? And most importantly, can naughtiness prevail? Come and find out and be outrageously entertained!

From Dennis Kelly, the writer of award-winning West End show Matilda The Musical, this is an exciting collaboration between Paines Plough and Half Moon Theatre, fresh from its success this summer at London’s Southbank Centre, Brighton Festival and Edinburgh Fringe 2015.

“FUN, FUNNY AND UNPATRONISING. COMIC PERFECTION” HHHH THE TIMES “ALL OF THE WIT, GROTESQUE HUMOUR AND NAUGHTINESS OF DAHL’S BEST” HHHH WHATSONSTAGE.COM An East Midlands children’s theatre and Dance Network tour, supported by Arts Council England.

Running time: 50 minutes (no interval)

TICKETS £10 UNDERGROUND

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PERFORMANCE STORYTELLING

THE KING & THE CORPSE

BY TUUP & SHEEMA MUKHERJEE SAT 31 OCTOBER 8PM A king is challenged to carry the corpse of a hanged man across a graveyard at night in return for power and wisdom, but the corpse is possessed by a demonic spirit, whose enigmatic puzzles threaten to burst the king’s head.

The fabulous storyteller, TUUP and sitar virtuoso, Sheema Mukherjee, tell transglobalised versions of a 2000 year old fairytale, packed with dilemma, chaos, comedy and mystery. This Halloween, come and enjoy an enchanting story at Royal & Derngate.

TICKETS £10 UNDERGROUND

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THE GLENN MILLER STORY SUN 1 NOVEMBER 3PM

Terry Steel’s Astor Big Band and singers present The Story Of Glenn Miller. They take you through his early days with Ben Pollock and Paul Whiteman, his time as arranger for Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey, the discovery of his distinctive sound in a rarely heard arrangement by Carol Gibbons, the failure of his first band and the immediate success of his second – formed using money loaned to him by Tommy Dorsey.

The show includes more than 20 unforgettable Glenn Miller hits, such as Little Brown Jug, American Patrol, Serenade In Blue, Chattanooga Choo Choo and String Of Pearls.

TICKETS £20 DERNGATE

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PAUL POTTS IN CONCERT

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

MON 2 NOVEMBER 7.30PM Paul Potts, winner of the first Britain’s Got Talent, has found global success with his albums, live shows and tours, impressing audiences worldwide with his powerful yet emotive operatic performances.

ALEXANDER SHELLEY CONDUCTS ‘FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK’ SUN 8 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

“PAUL BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN” THE SCOTSMAN

The composers featured in this concert, including Gershwin, Prokofiev, Bernstein and Stravinsky, were inspired by the two great cities of Paris and New York, and are among the most celebrated of the 20th century.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Associate Conductor, Alexander Shelley, leads this programme that balances driving intensity with CONCESSIONS the jazz influences for which these FRIENDS & MEMBERS cities are known.

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Having already performed more live shows than any other contestant from a talent search programme, he is once again set to remind audiences of his inspiring charm and rich, mellifluous classical prowess.

Joining Paul is special guest Catriona Murray, a classical soprano from Nottingham.

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HAL CRUTTENDEN

FORTY YEARS ON WITH

WED 11 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

THU 12 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

STRAIGHT OUTTA CRUTTENDEN

SCHOOLS RD 14-26 PRE SHOW TALK

PAM AYRES

The host of Live At The Apollo and star of Radio 4 is back ranting about the real evils of the modern world: oversharing on social media and the 5:2 diet. The more he complains, the funnier he gets.

40 years after she first appeared on TV’s Opportunity Knocks, Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Northampton following the release of her latest book of poetry, You Made Me Late Again!

Hal has appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie To You?, The Great British Bake Off; An Extra Slice, Live At The Palladium and Have I Got News For You.

Ayres is still a regular on radio and TV, on programmes such as Just A Minute, Loose Ends and Ayres On The Air for Radio 4, The Paul O’Grady Show and The Alan Titchmarsh Show amongst others.

“AN ABSOLUTE JOY TO WATCH” HHHH THE SCOTSMAN

“A PROPER POET, WHOSE WISTFUL, FUNNY, AND PERCEPTIVE VERSE CAPTURES BOTH THE JOY AND UNFAIRNESS OF LIFE” SUNDAY TIMES

“HUGELY TALENTED” HHHH THE TIMES

TICKETS £18 ROYAL

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST

YOUTH IN CONCERT

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VAMPIRES ROCK GHOST TRAIN

MON 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SUN 15 NOVEMBER 6PM

Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust presents Youth In Concert, an annual celebration of musical excellence, with performances by the five award-winning senior ensembles of NMPAT: County Youth Concert Band, County Youth Choir, County Youth Brass Band, County Youth Big Band and County Youth Orchestra.

After 12 years and over a million tickets sold, Steve Steinman returns as Barron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock saga.

Steinman is joined by a full cast of superb singers and dancers, and a formidable band 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 and Total Eclipse Of The Heart.

“FANTASTIC, SEXY, VERY FUNNY, AND FABULOUSLY OVER-THE-TOP SHOW” NOTTINGHAM POST

TICKETS £10, £12.50 & £15 DERNGATE

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GLITZ, BLITZ AND ’70S HITZ TUE 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Three of the greatest, most exuberant bands of the ’70s team up for Glitz, Blitz & ’70s Hitz!

Quintessential glam rockers Sweet have sold over 55 million records and had 16 worldwide top 10 hits including the smash hit Blockbuster. The members of Mud 2 combine their talents to keep the sound and hits so well nurtured and performed by Les Gray alive. True icons of ’70s glam, The Rubettes are best known for their hit Sugar Baby Love and have sold eight million copies worldwide.

TICKETS £27 & £29 DERNGATE

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TICKETS £24 DERNGATE

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THE FOUR SEASONS BY CANDLELIGHT WED 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

The Four Seasons has become one of the most celebrated pieces of classical music ever written and remains as popular today as when it was first performed.

The verve and virtuosity of the 18th century is brought to life in this enchanting concert staged in an elegant, candle-lit style setting and performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in full 18th Century costume. The evocative programme includes works by Mozart, Bach and Handel and is crowned by Vivaldi’s sublime masterpiece.

TICKETS £16.50 – £32.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS AN ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION

BIZET’S

CARMEN

THU 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion, romance and tragedy. It features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies, including the best known baritone aria of all, The Toreador’s Song.

This dazzling production includes a full orchestra, a majestic white Andalucian stallion and a brand new set: a replica of Seville’s main square, with Roman and Moorish influences.

“IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY” THE OBSERVER “HOT-BLOODED, A JOY” THE INDEPENDENT

Sung in French with English surtitles

TICKETS £18 – £35 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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DAVE GORMAN

STRICTLY NORTHAMPTON

FRI 20 NOVEMBER 8PM

Now in its sixth year, Strictly Northampton was started

by Andrzej Mialkowski of Step By Step Dance School, to raise funds for local charities.

GETS STRAIGHT TO THE POINT* (*THE POWERPOINT) The innovative comedy mind behind Modern Life Is Goodish (Dave TV) and Googlewhack Adventure is back with a new live show that promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedy and visual storytelling.

Yes. That’s right. It’s a PowerPoint presentation. But don’t worry… you won’t need to take notes and you won’t be tested on it later.

SAT 21 NOVEMBER 7PM

This spectacular show offers local ‘personalities’ the opportunity to learn how to dance in just eight weeks and perform live in front of family and friends, to win the coveted Strictly Glitter Ball trophy.

“DAVE GORMAN IS FUNNY AND BRILLIANT IN EQUAL MEASURE” THE TIMES TICKETS £25 DERNGATE

FOR AGES 16+

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TUE 24 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SUN 22 NOVEMBER 8PM

Noel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Luxury Comedy) is embarking on his first live tour in five years. Expect a magical mix of Noel’s unique brand of stand-up comedy, live animation, music and some of his best known TV characters, including The Moon and Fantasy Man. There will also be muscular support from the loose stylings of Mike Fielding (The Mighty Boosh) and the physical lunacy of Tom Meeten (The Mighty Boosh, Oram & Meeten).

TICKETS £26 DERNGATE

FOR AGES 12+

Get ready to sing from your seat as Gareth Malone, the UK’s favourite choirmaster, brings his BAFTA and RTS Award-winning talent to Northampton, joined by his fabulous choir.

In the last year the star of BBC series The Choir, Gareth Malone’s Extraordinary School For Boys, The Big Performance and Sing While You Work, has topped the album and single charts with the Military Wives, a Christmas No.1 hit, performed across the country in his first live tour, and received royal recognition in the form of an OBE. TICKETS £25, £37.50 & £45, Exclusive VIP package £99 – visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk for more information

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JOOLS HOLLAND

AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA WED 25 NOVEMBER 7.30PM The pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, television presenter and multi-platinum recording artist returns this year for an intimate show, accompanied by special guests. Ivor Novello-winning KT Tunstall will join Jools and the unforgettable sound of his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

The show also features the astounding vocals of Ruby Turner, the soulful tones of Louise Marshall, stunning sounds of Mabel Ray and the tireless drums of original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis.

A sell out during his visit in 2014, this is sure to be one of the hottest tickets of the Autumn so book early to avoid disappointment.

TICKETS £37 DERNGATE

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AN EVENING WITH NOEL FIELDING

This is a rescheduled show, originally on Tue 3 February

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JOE BROWN

SINATRA CENTENARY

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown returns to Royal & Derngate with his five piece band for a concert packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll.

Celebrate the 100th birthday of the late, great Frank Sinatra with a concert of songs and music made famous by the world’s most-loved singer, with special guests Ian Mackenzie and Emma Kershaw, the JazzCoTech Dancers and the London Concert Orchestra.

THU 26 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

FRI 27 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

You may have seen Joe performing on Later With Jools Holland, witnessed his critically acclaimed set at Glastonbury Festival or caught him on tour. If you have, you will already know just what a terrific live talent he is, interweaving his effervescent song performances with humorous reminiscences.

TICKETS £24.50 & £26.50 DERNGATE

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THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW

TICKETS £24.50, £29.50 & £37.50 DERNGATE

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STEELEYE SPAN SUN 29 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SAT 28 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

The UK’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll variety show, That’ll Be The Day, returns with its brand new Christmas show for 2015.

Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, plus more hilarious comedy. Join in the festive fun!

“THIS SHOW JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER’’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

TICKETS £23.50 & £25 DERNGATE

The concert features hit songs, including Come Fly With Me, The Lady Is A Tramp, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, The Way You Look Tonight, Luck Be A Lady Tonight, Fly Me Too The Moon, Mack The Knife, Night And Day, Witchcraft, Moon River, Cheek To Cheek and My Way.

Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Singer Maddy Prior leads a line-up featuring faces old and new, including the vibrant talent Jessie May Smart.

Their 2014 album Wintersmith In Collaboration With Sir Terry Pratchett delighted long-time fans, introduced them to a new audience and broke new creative ground.

This tour will see them perform these new tracks alongside the classics that have made them one of the most successful British folk rock bands ever.

“DON’T MISS THEM” THE INDEPENDENT

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MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

TICKETS £26 & £28

TICKETS £23.50

FRI 4 DECEMBER 7.30PM

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BEYOND THE BARRICADE SAT 9 JANUARY 7.30PM

FRI 8 JANUARY 7.30PM

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ANTON & ERIN – JUST GOTTA DANCE THU 21 & FRI 22 JANUARY 7.30PM

TICKETS £22

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THE BURLESQUE SHOW

DAVID O’DOHERTY

TICKETS £22

TICKETS £17

FRI 22 & SAT 23 JANUARY 7.45PM

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ROYAL

FRI 29 JANUARY 7.45PM

ROYAL

FOR AGES 14+

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STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

I’M HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN SAT 30 JANUARY 7.45PM TICKETS £11 ROYAL

FOR AGES 14+

WED 10 FEBRUARY 7.30PM TICKETS £23.50 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

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THE JOHANN STRAUSS GALA

ED BYRNE

TICKETS £17.50 – £32.50 (See page 64)

TICKETS £20

THU 11 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

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DERNGATE

THU 18 FEBRUARY 8PM

DERNGATE

FOR AGES 14+

JASON DONOVAN

TOMMY TIERNAN

TICKETS £28.50 & £32.50

TICKETS £19

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ROYAL

FRI 4 MARCH 8PM

SUN 28 FEBRUARY 8PM

SCREAMING BLUE MURDER DOORS 7.45PM SHOW 8.15PM

Don’t miss our Friday night comedy club on the Underground stage. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars: FRI 11 SEPTEMBER Carey Marx Andrew Watts Zoe Lyons Compere Dan Evans

FRI 23 OCTOBER Ray Peacock Noel James Tania Edwards Compere Dan Evans

FRI 25 SEPTEMBER James Dowdeswell Earl Okin Diane Spencer Compere Dan Evans

FRI 20 NOVEMBER Michael Legge Mary Bourke Phil Wang Compere James Dowdeswell

FRI 9 OCTOBER Paddy Lennox Hayley Ellis Jarlath Regan Compere Dan Evans

Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended Recommended for ages 16 and above

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ORCHESTRAL SEASON 2015/2016 A SEASON OF WORLD-CLASS MUSIC THE ANNUAL MALCOLM ARNOLD FESTIVAL WEEKEND SAT 17 & SUN 18 OCTOBER 2015 See page 29 for details

ALEXANDER SHELLEY CONDUCTS ‘FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK’ SUN 8 NOVEMBER 2015 7.30PM See page 32 for details

ALAN BURIBAYEV CONDUCTS SCHEHERAZADE SUN 21 FEBRUARY 2016 7.30PM

Wagner The Flying Dutchman Overture Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

Conductor Alan Buribayev Violin Anna-Liisa Bezrodny Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

CHARLES DUTOIT CONDUCTS DVOŘÁK SAT 2 APRIL 2016 7.30PM

Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin (Polonaise) Dvořák Symphony No.9, ‘From The New World’

Conductor Charles Dutoit Cello Gautier Capuçon Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

ALEXANDRA DARIESCU PERFORMS RACHMANINOV SUN 15 MAY 2016 7.30PM

Humperdink Hansel & Gretel Overture Rachmaninov Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini Beethoven Symphony No.5

Conductor Fabien Gabel Piano Alexandra Dariescu Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

THE PLANETS: AN HD ODYSSEY SUN 26 JUNE 2016 7.30PM

Programme includes: Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra: Opening Williams Star Wars: Main Theme Holst The Planets

Conductor Robert Ziegler Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

THE LAST NIGHT OF THE DERNGATE PROMS SUN 17 JULY 2016 7.30PM

Programme includes: Arne Rule, Britannia!

Parry Jerusalem Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1

SUBSCRIBE TO ENJOY UP TO 25% OFF TICKET PRICES General booking opens Wed 5 August

Conductor John Rigby Soprano Deborah Norman Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Our work has travelled far and wide so far this season. After King John playing only feet away from the Magna Carta in Salisbury Cathedral on the anniversary of its signing, The Hook opened in Liverpool just hours after the first Merseyside dockers voted to strike in almost a decade.

Our first production this Autumn will also be followed by a National Tour. Brave New World sees celebrated playwright Dawn King adapt Aldous Huxley’s groundbreaking dystopian masterpiece with original music by These New Puritans. Asking whether it is better to be free and unhappy or to live in enforced ‘happiness’, our version of Brave New World will raise tantalising questions about the ways that we currently live our lives, imagining how tomorrow’s world might look as a consequence of today’s choices.

The gripping psychological drama Gaslight brings director Lucy Bailey to Northampton. Her visionary productions of The Postman Only Rings Twice and Dial M For Murder have redefined the art of the theatrical thriller. Starring Tara Fitzgerald and designed by William Dudley, the play promises to vividly explore some of the more terrifying aspects of the Victorian psyche.

Before we know it, Christmas will then be upon us and we’re thrilled this year to be producing Georgia Pritchett’s mischievous retelling of The Snow Queen with joyful original songs by Dougal Irvine.

Finally, The Herbal Bed will open here in Northampton ahead of a national tour. Based upon the secret life of Shakespeare’s daughter, I’m thrilled to be directing this powerful expose of the contradiction between human desire and social convention which seeks to repress it. It is also a beautiful evocation of Shakespearian England which offers a visceral, tender and wise portrait of a family in crisis.

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“I don’t want comfort. I want danger. I want freedom.

I want sin.”

Cast includes Sophie Ward with more to be announced soon

WORLD PREMIERE PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET

Aldous Huxley’s ground-breaking satire, adapted for the stage for the first time by Dawn King, is opening at Royal & Derngate this September before a major national tour.

Welcome to the future, where a genetically engineered class system has finally brought order and stability to the world.

This Brave New World has no family, religion or war. Lust and pleasure have replaced love and art. People are safe, healthy and not afraid of death. They get what they want, and they never want what they can’t have. Everyone is happy now.

When this stability is threatened, one young woman learns the pain of love and one young man gives in to the love of pain.

A co-production with the Touring Consortium Theatre Company

First written in 1932, Brave New World shines a blazing light on our present. This world premiere production will be directed by Artistic Director James Dacre with original music by These New Puritans, whose last album was described by Record Collector as “arguably the musical achievement of the 2010s so far.”

A new adaptation by Dawn King

“A BRILLIANT TOUR DE FORCE... FULL OF BARBED WIT AND MALICE-SPIKED FRANKNESS. PROVOKING, STIMULATING, SHOCKING AND DAZZLING” THE OBSERVER ON BRAVE NEW WORLD

With original music by These New Puritans Director James Dacre Designer Naomi Dawson

Linked activity See page 52

CONCESSIONS GROUPS FRIENDS & MEMBERS SCHOOLS RD 14-26 POST SHOW TALK

“THE MOST COMPELLING NEW WORK I HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR” THE GUARDIAN ON DAWN KING’S FOXFINDER #BraveNewWorld2015

FOR AGES 14+

Contains sexual content and adult themes.

FRI 4 – SAT 26 SEPTEMBER EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 8 SEPTEMBER 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 5 SEPTEMBER) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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“Suddenly, I’m beginning not to trust my memory at all.”

As the ghostly living room gaslight flickers and the floorboards creak around her, Bella Manningham becomes convinced that she is losing her mind, as her mother did before her. With her husband away on business, she loses all sense of reality. Does the terror exist in her imagination or are dark secrets living in her home? The surprise arrival of a retired detective leads to a shocking discovery that will shake her respectable Victorian marriage to its core.

PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET Director Lucy Bailey

Award-winning stage and screen actress Tara Fitzgerald (Brassed Off, Game Of Thrones and recent leading credits at the RSC, Almeida and Donmar Warehouse) heads the cast in Patrick Hamilton’s classic mystery thriller, previously adapted into an iconic film starring Ingrid Bergman. This new production is designed by seven-time Olivier Award-winning designer William Dudley (End Of The Rainbow) and directed

by Lucy Bailey, whose stagings of Baby Doll, The Postman Always Rings Twice and Dial M For Murder have redefined the art of the theatrical thriller.

Designer William Dudley

“A SUPERBLY GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER” DAILY TELEGRAPH ON GASLIGHT

Lighting Designer Chris Davey

“ICICLY ELEGANT. AS STYLISH AS IT IS UNSETTLING” THE TIMES ON LUCY BAILEY’S DIAL M FOR MURDER

Sound Designer Mic Pool

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Composer Nell Catchpole

Linked activity See page 52

CONCESSIONS GROUPS FRIENDS & MEMBERS SCHOOLS RD 14-26 POST SHOW TALK

FRI 16 OCTOBER – SAT 7 NOVEMBER EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 20 OCTOBER 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 17 OCTOBER) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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A fabulous and funny, frozen adventure.

For Christmas in the Royal this year, we are delighted to be staging an enchanting new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Snow Queen. Featuring memorable new songs and hilarious characters, this mischievous retelling of a timeless story will melt your heart.

In a frozen land far away, a Snow Queen kidnaps a young boy named Kai. His best friend Gerda, a stumpy, grumpy, determined little girl is the unlikely hero who sets out to rescue him. On the way, she finds friends who will help her, and discovers the truth behind the mysterious Snow Queen’s identity and why she lives locked up in solitude in her icy palace.

This festive production is written by multi-award-winning comedy writer Georgia Pritchett (Miranda, The Thick Of It, Veep and Wallace And Gromit: Curse Of The Were-Rabbit), and features original songs by Dougal Irvine (The Bacchae and Blood Wedding at Royal & Derngate in 2012).

A co-production with Nuffield, Southampton

“GEORGIA PRITCHETT’S SCRIPT WEAVES THE STORIES OF OTHER FAMILIAR FAIRY-TALE CHARACTERS INTO LESSONS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY, TRUST AND THE POWER OF HUGS… NEVER LESS THAN CHARMING AND ENGAGING, WITH SOME TRULY MAGICAL TOUCHES” THE STAGE #SnowQueen

Adaptor Georgia Pritchett Composer Dougal Irvine

CONCESSIONS GROUPS FRIENDS & MEMBERS SCHOOLS RD 14-26 POST SHOW TALK RELAXED PERFORMANCE WED 9 DECEMBER 2.15PM SEE PAGE 67 FOR DETAILS

WED 25 NOVEMBER 2015 – SUN 3 JANUARY 2016 TIMES VARY – SEE PAGE 63 TICKETS £9.50 – £24 (See page 63) ROYAL

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Oh No! Not

Snow!

A MAGICAL WINTER ADVENTURE IN OUR UNDERGROUND STUDIO, ESPECIALLY CREATED FOR UNDER 5s AND THEIR FAMILIES

Sam loves snow. But his mum says it’s a nuisance.

One December day, Sam decides that Christmas inside his snow globe looks much more fun than in rainy old Northampton, so he makes a wish.

A wish that might be more difficult to undo than he first imagined...

Join Sam and a hilarious cast of snow creatures as he ventures inside a brand new world, and asks if a white Christmas really is the best kind of Christmas after all.

Directed by Christopher Elmer-Gorry (Honk! Jr.), this interactive story will transform the Underground Studio into a magical, mythical world, continuing the tradition of Royal & Derngate’s immersive festive shows for Under 5s. #OhNoNotSnow Director Christopher Elmer-Gorry

FRI 4 DECEMBER – SUN 3 JANUARY

Designer Carl Davies

TIMES VARY – SEE PAGE 63

SCHOOLS

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“I have always wanted that which I cannot have.”

PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET A co-production with English Touring Theatre and Rose Theatre Kingston

Director James Dacre

When William Shakespeare’s daughter is publicly accused of adultery with her neighbour, her husband chooses to stand by her, suing her accuser for slander. In doing so, their lives fall under the glare of intense public scrutiny in this emotional thriller, based upon real events from Stratford-upon-Avon in the summer of 1613.

A powerful exposé of the contradiction between human desire and social convention which seeks to repress it, Peter Whelan’s moving and uplifting play provides a beautiful evocation of life in Shakespearian England. It was first produced to great acclaim by the Royal Shakespeare Company before transferring to the West End and Broadway.

The Herbal Bed is directed by Artistic Director James Dacre, whose previous direction of Peter Whelan’s The Accrington Pals in 2013 led to great critical acclaim for a “profoundly moving production” (The Guardian).

“MARVELLOUS, TENDER, WISE AND GENEROUS OF SPIRIT… A REMARKABLY PERSUASIVE AND TOUCHING PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY IN CRISIS” DAILY TELEGRAPH ON THE HERBAL BED #HerbalBed

CONCESSIONS GROUPS FRIENDS & MEMBERS SCHOOLS RD 14-26 POST SHOW TALK

FRI 5 – SAT 27 FEBRUARY 2016 EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 9 FEBRUARY 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 6 FEBRUARY) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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CONFLICT & COMMUNITY

NORTHAMPTON REMEMBERS THE FIRST WORLD WAR To celebrate the many Royal & Derngate and Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Conflict & Community projects in Northampton across 2014 and 2015, we are hosting a final season of events that highlight the impact and legacy of war on Northampton, culminating in a commissioned Remembrance Sunday performance.

NORTHAMPTON FIRST WORLD WAR LOCAL HISTORY SYMPOSIUM

YOUNG CURATORS AND YOUTH FORUM ART INSTALLATION

SAT 10 OCTOBER 9.30AM-4PM

SUN 8 NOVEMBER FROM 2PM

We invite local history enthusiasts and researchers to a symposium exploring the First World War in Northamptonshire. Come along to hear speakers share their research, network over a buffet lunch and debate and discuss the impact of ‘The Great War’ upon the town and county.

This is an opportunity to explore the impact of the First World War on families in Northamptonshire through different art forms. The event has been created by the youth organisations of Royal & Derngate and Northampton Museums and Art Gallery, working with professional artists.

TICKETS £10 per person (including morning refreshments and buffet lunch)

TICKETS FREE UNDERGROUND

THE GREAT HALL, THE GUILDHALL

CONFLICT & COMMUNITY EXHIBITION TUE 3 – SUN 15 NOVEMBER This photographic exhibition provides a timeline of the many Conflict & Community projects over 2014 and 2015. It is a celebration of how history and the arts have engaged the local community, schools and audiences in learning about how war impacted on Northampton.

TICKETS FREE UNDERGROUND

A DAY TO REMEMBER SUN 8 NOVEMBER 3PM Royal & Derngate, in association with Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust and Writing East Midlands, presents a new commission to commemorate the young men of Northampton who fought in the battle of Aubers Ridge.

Accompanied by the hauntingly beautiful sound of a string chamber orchestra, nationally acclaimed performance poet Toby Thompson (RSC, Bristol Old Vic), breathes life into the memories of those who fought, fell and must never be forgotten.

TICKETS £5 ROYAL

Visit our website at www.royalandderngate.co.uk for more details on these events.

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TALK, TOUR AND DISCOVER BRAVE NEW WORLD

SAT 5 SEPTEMBER – ALL DAY Join us for a day of free activities inspired by Brave New World. The University of Northampton pop up laboratory will give you a chance to extract DNA from fruit, build a double helix and investigate your own genetic makeup.

Naomi Dawson, designer for Brave New World will show you how the design process works, which includes a backstage tour. You can also join Artistic Director James Dacre and the cast of Brave New World for a post-show discussion after the matinee show.

Book tickets for either of two classic science-fiction films, Gattaca and Jurrasic Park 3D, showing in the Errol Flynn Filmhouse on this day and enjoy a free post-screening talk from leading scientists Dr Merryn Ekberg and Dr Will Abberley, who will invite you to discuss whether genetic enhancement is acceptable and how far society should go. Visit www.errolflynnfilmhouse.com to book.

Are you an identical twin or triplet? We would love you to send us a photograph so we can proudly create a display of the twins of Northamptonshire. Dr Victoria Vasquez of Kings College London Twin Research Centre will also be on hand to talk about the genetic makeup of twins and conduct some fun experiments.

For more information on all activities visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getinvolved

ROYAL•REACT•RESPOND GASLIGHT Royal & Derngate Young Company are inviting writers to submit a 10 minute short play, inspired by our upcoming Made In Northampton production of Gaslight.

Selected pieces will be presented by our Young Company: Respond after the matinee performances of Gaslight on Sat 24 and Sat 31 October. This is a great opportunity for writers to showcase their writing on the Royal stage here in Northampton.

Submission guidelines: • Plays must be suitable to be performed by 14-21 year old actors • They must be 10 minutes maximum in length • They should be suitable for a large group of actors, i.e. a minimum of six characters or voices Scripts must be received by Fri 14 August.

Tickets for the post-show performances cost £5 or £3 if booked with tickets for the Gaslight performance.

Please call Box Office on 01604 624811 to book.

For more information or to submit a script please contact Youth Theatre Director Christopher ElmerGorry on christopher.gorry@royalandderngate.co.uk

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BEHIND THE CURTAIN

Join us for an immersive storytelling performance piece that takes you backstage to explore the colourful history of the Royal, from 1884 to the current day. Your guide will tell tales of those who have shaped this beautiful theatre and show you how our Made In Northampton productions are made.

Look out for our resident ghost along the way!

“ONE HOUR OF THEATRICAL PERFECTION” MUDBEAST76 BLOG Upcoming tours: Mon 21 September 11am & 3pm Tue 22 September 11am & 3pm Sat 26 September 11am Sun 1 November 11am, 1.15pm, 3.30pm & 5.30pm Suitable for all ages. We regret that this tour is not suitable for those with access requirements, due to the historic nature of the building.

For more information please visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getinvolved

COST £14 per person.

To book an exclusive tour please call 01604 655232.

FUN PALACES 2015 SAT 3 OCTOBER – ALL DAY

Join Royal & Derngate and NN Contemporary Art to celebrate Fun Palaces, an initiative that sees venues across the UK hosting events that bring together arts and sciences, children and adults. We are offering FREE, fun experiences and workshops that will excite all five of your senses!

Explore the site-specific installation by German artist Heike Gallmeier at NN Contemporary Art, and then head over to Royal & Derngate where theatre artists will be presenting taste, touch and sound experiences.

Artist Jan Uprichard will use smell to inspire a creative workshop and Louise Clarke will take your eyes on an adventure by joining the dots as you journey from ‘a’ to ‘b’ via ‘c’, ‘q’ and maybe ‘z’ too!

For more information please visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getinvolved

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MASTERCLASSES

STAND UP COMEDY SKILLS WITH DAN MCGARRY SAT 26 SEPTEMBER

Explore physical comedy, hone your amusing stories and write and perform some jokes of your own. Those booking this masterclass will be eligible for a discounted ticket for Screaming Blue Murder (see page 38).

CLOWNING MASTERCLASS WITH FRANK WURZINGER SAT 17 OCTOBER

We will use a mixture of group and solo work, physical games and improvisations to find the freedom of being our silly, playful, uninhibited selves and discover how to connect your clown with an audience.

LINE LEARNING & MEMORY SKILLS WITH MICHAEL TIPPER SUN 15 NOVEMBER

Join the World Memory Championship Winner to learn the principles of effective script memorisation in a fun, high energy fashion.

STORYTELLING MASTERCLASS WITH RACHEL ROSE REID SUN 31 JANUARY 2016

Following her storytelling performance (see page 37) Rachel will guide you through techniques for telling tales, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen and Storytelling Week.

All classes take place from 10-5pm and are recommended for adults only.

COST £25, book all four masterclasses for £85

YOUTH THEATRE

YOUNG COMPANY

Royal & Derngate Youth Theatre offers weekly workshops during term time for children and young people to get involved. Youth Theatre is a great way to build confidence, make new friends and learn new skills. All workshops are led by professional theatre practitioners.

Applications are now open for our exciting Young Company 2015/16 season. Existing and new members will attend a workshop day in September, after which they will be offered a space in one of the Young Company groups for the academic year, based on personal preference, availability and enthusiasm.

A term is usually 10 weeks long, and members will regularly share work with family and friends at the end of each term.

The Young Company will work on a variety of projects over the 2015/16 season. There are process and productdriven groups, meaning participants who are looking to build skills as well as performing can be catered for.

INCLUSIVE WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 7-13

SUITABLE FOR AGES 14-21

To register your interest for a September start for either the Youth Theatre or Young Company, please contact our Youth Theatre Associate Ashley Elbourne on 01604 627566 or email ashley.elbourne@royalandderngate.co.uk

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

The Play’s The Thing – If you are interested in seeing and discussing theatre productions then this friendly group is perfect for you. Contact Box Office to book.

The Actors Company – a weekly group for adults who enjoy theatre and wish to learn new skills for the stage.

JMK Directors Group – a group for professional and emerging directors, led by industry leaders.

Royal & Derngate Community Choir – contact janet.gordon@namtrust.co.uk if you are interested in joining our popular resident choir.

Talks and tours – To book a backstage tour or invite a staff member to talk about our history to a group, please contact erica.martin@royalandderngate.co.uk www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getInvolved/community

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FAMILIES

You will find a great range of family shows and open days to choose from in this brochure. We continue to run fortnightly Parent and Baby screenings in Errol Flynn Filmhouse and we host a Breastfeeding Clinic in Underground on Mondays.

Baby changing facilities, high chairs and spare nappies are all available. We also have special family offers in our café and family tickets for a number of our shows.

Due to our ongoing commitment to ensuring that families have the best possible experience when they visit, we are now endorsed by Family Arts Standards. For more information please visit www.familyarts.co.uk/family-arts-standards www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getInvolved/families

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS

Our partnership agreements span all phases of education from Early Years to University level. Primary school partnerships offer opportunities for every student in the school to engage with our work and every member of staff to access creative and innovative professional development opportunities. Secondary school, college and university partnerships benefit from discounted tickets to our Made In Northampton productions, exciting curriculum and theatre workshops, and tours of the theatre.

Each partnership is unique to the school, college or university, offering projects for all kinds of students and young people, including gifted and talented, those with specific educational needs and those not in mainstream education. With more and more schools accessing our work and with a growing number of partner schools, our Education provision aims to engage, excite and enhance learning for students of all ages and abilities.

Our current partners include:

Upcoming projects include:

BRAVE NEW WORLD WORKSHOPS FRI 4 SEPTEMBER – FRI 2 OCTOBER We are offering Brave New World workshops to secondary schools, colleges and universities, exploring a range of related topics: Create A Brave New Ending, How To Create A Dystopian Story, How Would Romeo & Juliet Survive A Dystopian World? and Class Divides.

COST Two hour workshop £300 (max. 30 students), Full Day Workshop (four hours) £500 (max. 30 students)

OH NO! NOT SNOW! FRI 4 DECEMBER – SUN 3 JANUARY For more information on Education Partnerships, or to book any of the above, please contact Trudy Bell on trudy.bell@royalandderngate.co.uk www.royalandderngate.co.uk/GetInvolved/Education

Join Sam on an interactive and magical, snow-covered journey that asks if a white Christmas really is the best kind of Christmas after all.

Suitable for Reception and Year 1 students. Exclusive school performances for up to 60 children cost £360. See page 63 for performance schedule.

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HOLIDAY PROJECTS OCTOBER HALF-TERM

DEMON DENTIST

MON 26 – THU 29 OCTOBER 10AM-3PM Darkness had come to the town.

Strange things were happening in the dead of night.

Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find… a dead slug; a live spider; hundreds of earwigs creeping and crawling beneath their pillow.

Evil was at work.

But who or what was behind it…?

Join us as we bring David Walliams’ book Demon Dentist to life. In four days we will build, play and move our way through this hauntingly funny and original tale.

Earlier drop-offs and later pick-ups are available for all of the drama courses on request.

COST £100 per participant

FOR AGES 8-13

OCTOBER HALF-TERM

FEBRUARY HALF-TERM

MON 26 – THU 29 OCTOBER 10AM-3PM

MON 15 – THU 18 FEBRUARY 10AM-3PM

FUNNY BONES

GREEK MYTHS & LEGENDS

This is how the story begins…

In a dark, dark town, there was a dark, dark street.

In the dark, dark street there was a dark, dark theatre.

And in the dark, dark theatre some skeletons lived!

Come and join us as we celebrate Halloween with Allan Ahlberg’s classic childrens’ book Funny Bones. We will delve into our very own dark, dark town, filled with mystery and fun, with a sprinkling of cheekiness along the way.

Come and join us as we explore a time when gods and goddesses roamed the Earth and mingled with the humans.

Exploring a selection of these immortal stories over four days of drama-themed workshops, you will work towards an informal sharing with friends and family on the last day.

It is guaranteed to be packed full of fun, spooky and silly tales, arts and crafts and of course lots of fun!

COST £100 per participant

FOR AGES 4-7

COST £100 per participant

FOR AGES 4-7 AND 8-13

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The Errol Flynn Filmhouse, adjacent to Royal & Derngate, is an 88-seat cinema hosting the very best in world, independent, British and mainstream events.

A filmhouse for film lovers, it has been ranked the No. 1 attraction in Northamptonshire on Trip Advisor.

"IT TRULY IS A STUNNING GEM IN THE HEART OF NORTHAMPTON" The Guardian

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FILM LOVERS An Errol Flynn Filmhouse membership includes three free tickets per year*, discounts on all other tickets purchased and a 10% discount at the Errol Flynn Filmhouse bar. Single membership costs £25, joint membership £40. To purchase a gift membership call Box Office on 01604 624811 or visit us in person.

*Excludes Live Broadcasts and Non-Live Premium screenings

See A Show • See A Film • Get Involved

Corby’s arts venue offers a great range of entertainment and activities, including:

Drama • Dance • Films • Family Shows Workshops • Comedy • Spoken Word Shows this season include Aliens Love Underpants, Abbamania, Keith Barry, What The Ladybird Heard, Jason Byrne, The Hollywood Special Effects Show and Sarah Millican.

Ticket Office: 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG

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WAYS TO SUPPORT US Did you know that Royal & Derngate is a registered charity?

We are proud to generate over 80% of our income via the Box Office and our bars and café. The support we receive from our funders and partners is vital to ensuring that the theatres continue to thrive. However, we need to increase our income levels, in general, to renovate areas of our busy building, to improve the technical and backstage facilities, to maintain the scale and ambition of our Made In Northampton productions, and to extend the impact of our work with children and young people both at the theatres and increasingly in schools and community settings.

Like many other regional theatres we expect subsidy levels to reduce in the coming years.

MAKE A ONE-OFF DONATION

Call Box Office and pledge your support now or text DERN15 plus amount eg £10 to 70070.

BUSINESS PARTNERS Like all those listed on the adjacent page, align your company with us and reach more than 300,000 audience members.

Business Partners are regularly invited to networking events and benefit from significant discounts for corporate entertaining.

Your donation to Royal & Derngate can help fill that gap, making a huge difference to what we can achieve as a charity.

Every one of our audience members experiences Royal & Derngate differently – from our regular once a year pantomime visitors to our most loyal Made in Northampton and Orchestral season subscribers; and from our youth theatre members attending weekly sessions to our Community Choir singers. Every one of these experiences is only possible as a result of the support of our funders, partners and individual donors.

We really do hope that you will consider supporting us in the coming year.

NAME A SEAT

For an unusual present or lasting memory, a named seat makes the perfect gift.

Prices start from £250.

MEMBERSHIP

We reward our Friends with advance notice of forthcoming shows, priority booking and generous ticket discounts.

Regular Friends might consider upgrading their membership to become a Gold Supporter, making a donation to the theatres and receiving enhanced benefits.

LEAVE A LEGACY

After providing for your loved ones, leave a priceless gift to inspire future generations with a love of the arts.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Share our passion, gain an insight into our work and develop a deeper understanding of how we produce theatre of the highest quality.

Your support directly funds the shows we make at Royal & Derngate.

Did you know that if you are a taxpayer, for every £1 you donate the Chancellor gives us an extra 25p.

Add Gift Aid and make your donation go further at no extra cost to you.

Call Jo Ibbotson on 01604 655735 or email development@royalandderngate.co.uk to find out more.

FUNDERS

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AT A GLANCE Preview Pre/Post-show Talk Guest Night Schools only performance Friends & Members – 2 for the price of 1 SEPTEMBER Fri 4 September Sat 5 September

SHOW Brave New World Mister Maker Brave New World Sun 6 September Mister Maker Mon 7 September The Mousetrap Brave New World Tue 8 September The Mousetrap Brave New World Wed 9 September The Mousetrap Brave New World Thu 10 September The Mousetrap Brave New World Fri 11 September The Mousetrap Brave New World Screaming Blue Murder Sat 12 September The Mousetrap Brave New World Sun 13 September The Billy Fury Years Doc Brown Mon 14 September Brave New World Tue 15 September 24 Hours From Tulsa Brave New World Wed 16 September Brave New World Thu 17 September Roy Orbison And Friends Brave New World Fri 18 September Strictly Come Dancing For Africa Brave New World Sat 19 September An Evening With Aggers & Swanny Brave New World Mon 21 September Brave New World Tue 22 September Brave New World Wed 23 September Brave New World Thu 24 September Brave New World The ELO Experience Fri 25 September Brave New World Screaming Blue Murder Sat 26 September Brave New World The Sounds Of Philadelphia & Motown Mon 28 September Hairspray Tue 29 September Hairspray The Man Called Monkhouse Wed 30 September Hairspray OCTOBER SHOW Thu 1 October Hairspray James Acaster Fri 2 October Hairspray A Golden Gala Of Magic Sat 3 October Hairspray Henning Wehn Mon 5 October Jeeves And Wooster Tue 6 October Jeeves And Wooster Wed 7 October Jeeves And Wooster Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Thu 8 October Jeeves And Wooster Paddy McGuinness Fri 9 October Jeeves And Wooster Steve Hackett Screaming Blue Murder Sat 10 October Jeeves And Wooster Dancing Queen Sun 11 October Hello Kitty Tue 13 October All Star '60s

ACCESS PERFORMANCES (see page 67) Captioned Audio Described Sign Interpreted Relaxed performance Pre-Show Touch Tours Performance for audiences with special needs TIME 7.45pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 7.45pm 10am, 1pm & 4pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8.15pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm & 7.45pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8.15pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm TIME 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 8pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 8.15pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 1pm & 4pm 7.30pm

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Show Of Hands 30 7.30pm Gaslight 7.45pm 44 44 Gaslight 7.45pm Annual Arnold Festival Weekend 29 11am-7.30pm BBC Concert Orchestra 29 7.30pm Annual Arnold Festival Weekend 29 11am-7.30pm Arnold Festival Gala Concert 29 7.30pm Gaslight 7.45pm 44 Richard Alston Dance Company 11 7.30pm Gaslight 7pm 44 Richard Alston Dance Company 11 7.30pm Gaslight 44 7.45pm Stewart Francis 30 8pm Gaslight 44 2.30pm & 7.45pm One Night Of Elvis 30 7.30pm Screaming Blue Murder 38 8.15pm Gaslight 44 2.30pm & 7.45pm The Black Dyke Band 30 7.30pm 44 Gaslight 7.45pm Gaslight 44 7.45pm Sister Act 12 7.30pm Gaslight 44 7.45pm Sister Act 12 7.30pm Gaslight 44 2.30pm & 7.45pm Sister Act 12 7.30pm Gaslight 44 7.45pm Our Teacher's A Troll 31 11am & 2pm Sister Act 12 7.30pm Gaslight 44 2.30pm & 7.45pm Sister Act 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm The King & The Corpse 31 8pm SHOW PAGE TIME The Glenn Miller Story 31 3pm Paul Potts In Concert 32 7.30pm Gaslight 44 7.45pm 44 Gaslight 7.45pm Last Night A DJ Saved My Life 13 7.30pm Gaslight 7.45pm 44 Last Night A DJ Saved My Life 13 7.30pm Gaslight 2.30pm & 7.45pm 44 Last Night A DJ Saved My Life 13 5pm & 8.30pm Gaslight 44 7.45pm Last Night A DJ Saved My Life 13 2.30pm & 7.30pm Gaslight 44 2.30pm & 7.45pm RPO Alexander Shelley Conducts 32 7.30pm 'From Paris To New York' Rebecca 14 7.30pm Rebecca 14 7.30pm & 7.30pm 14 Rebecca 2.30pm Hal Cruttenden 32 7.45pm Rebecca 7.30pm 14 Pam Ayres 32 7.45pm Rebecca 14 7.30pm Rebecca 14 2.30pm & 7.30pm NMPAT Youth In Concert 33 6pm Vampires Rock 33 7.30pm Glitz, Blitz & '70s Hitz 33 7.30pm The Four Seasons By Candlelight 33 7.30pm Carmen 34 7.30pm Dave Gorman 34 8pm Screaming Blue Murder 38 8.15pm Strictly Northampton 34 7pm Noel Fielding 35 8pm Gareth Malone 35 7.30pm Jools Holland 35 7.30pm Joe Brown 36 7.30pm Sinatra Centenary Concert 36 7.30pm That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show 36 7.30pm Steeleye Span 36 7.30pm FOR OUR CHRISTMAS SHOWS PLEASE SEE SEPARATE TABLES ON PAGE 63 SHOW PAGE TIME Motown's Greatest Hits 37 7.30pm Beyond The Barricade 37 7.30pm 19 Saint Petersberg Classic Ballet – Giselle 7.30pm

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01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk Saint Petersberg Classic Ballet – Giselle Saint Petersberg Classic Ballet – The Nutcracker Saint Petersberg Classic Ballet – The Nutcracker Saint Petersberg Classic Ballet – The Nutcracker Saint Petersberg Classic Ballet – The Nutcracker Anton & Erin – Just Gotta Dance The Burlesque Show Anton & Erin – Just Gotta Dance The Burlesque Show Jersery Boys Jersery Boys Jersery Boys Jersery Boys David O’Doherty Jersery Boys I'm Hans Christian Andersen SHOW Jersery Boys Jersery Boys Jersery Boys Jersery Boys Jersery Boys The Herbal Bed Jersery Boys The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Classic Rock Show The Herbal Bed The Johann Strauss Gala The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed Ed Byrne The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed RPO Alan Buribayev Conducts Sheherazade The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed Jason Donovan SHOW Tommy Tiernan The Bootleg Beatles The Perfect Murder The Perfect Murder The Perfect Murder The Perfect Murder The Perfect Murder The Perfect Murder The Last Tango The Last Tango The Last Tango The Last Tango The Last Tango The Last Tango SHOW RPO Charles Dutoit Conducts Dvořák Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The James Plays The James Plays RPO Alexandra Dariescu Performs Rachmaninov

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CHRISTMAS SCHEDULES AND PRICES CINDERELLA PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Fri 11 December 2pm 7pm Sat 12 December 1pm 5pm Sun 13 December 1pm 5pm Mon 14 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 15 December 2pm 7pm Wed 16 December 2pm 7pm Thu 17 December 11am 2.30pm Fri 18 December NO PERFORMANCES Sat 19 December 1pm 5pm Sun 20 December 1pm 5pm Mon 21 December 2pm 7pm Tue 22 December 2pm 7pm Wed 23 December 2pm 7pm Thu 24 December 1pm 5pm Fri 25 December NO PERFORMANCES

Sat 26 December Sun 27 December Mon 28 December Tue 29 December Wed 30 December Thu 31 December Fri 1 January Sat 2 January Sun 3 January

1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 5pm 1pm NO PERFORMANCES 1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm

Cinderella (p.16-17) Green Show £17 £15 £13.50 £12 £11 £11 Red Show £24 £23 £21 £18.50 £15.50 £11 Purple Show £27 £25 £23.50 £21 £17.50 £11 Silver Show £28 £27 £25 £22.50 £19.50 £16 Gold Show £29.50 £28.50 £26.50 £25 £22.50 £19.50

THE SNOW QUEEN PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Wed 25 November 2.15pm Thu 26 November 2.15pm Fri 27 November 7.15pm Sat 28 November 1.15pm 5.15pm Sun 29 November NO PERFORMANCES Mon 30 November NO PERFORMANCES Tue 1 December 10.30am 2.15pm Wed 2 December 10.30am 2.15pm Thu 3 December 10.30am 2.15pm Fri 4 December 2.15pm 7.15pm Sat 5 December 1.15pm 5.15pm Sun 6 December 1.15pm 5.15pm Mon 7 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 8 December 10.30am 2.15pm Wed 9 December 10.30am 2.15pm Thu 10 December 10.30am 2.15pm Fri 11 December 10.30am 2.15pm Sat 12 December 1.15pm 5.15pm Sun 13 December 1.15pm 5.15pm Mon 14 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 15 December 7.15pm 2.15pm Wed 16 December 7.15pm 2.15pm

OH NO! NOT SNOW! PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Fri 4 December 1.30pm Sat 5 December 11am 2pm 4pm Sun 6 December 11am 2pm 4pm Mon 7 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 8 December 10am 1.30pm Wed 9 December 10am 1.30pm Thu 10 December 10am 1.30pm Fri 11 December 10am 1.30pm Sat 12 December 11am 2pm 4pm Sun 13 December 11am 2pm 4pm Mon 14 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 15 December 11am 2pm Wed 16 December 11am 2pm Thu 17 December 11am 2pm Fri 18 December NO PERFORMANCES

Thu 17 December Fri 18 December Sat 19 December Sun 20 December Mon 21 December Tue 22 December Wed 23 December Thu 24 December Fri 25 December Sat 26 December Sun 27 December Mon 28 December Tue 29 December Wed 30 December Thu 31 December Fri 1 January Sat 2 January Sun 3 January

2.15pm 7.15pm NO PERFORMANCES 1.15pm 5.15pm 1.15pm 5.15pm 2.15pm 7.15pm 2.15pm 7.15pm 2.15pm 7.15pm 1.15pm 5.15pm NO PERFORMANCES 1.15pm 5.15pm 1.15pm 5.15pm 5.15pm 1.15pm 7.15pm 2.15pm 2.15pm 7.15pm 1.15pm 5.15pm NO PERFORMANCES 1.15pm 5.15pm 1.15pm 5.15pm

The Snow Queen (p.46-47) Yellow Show £20 £18 £17 £14.50 £12 £9.50 Pink Show £22.50 £21 £18.50 £15 £12.50 £10 Blue Show £24 £22.50 £19.50 £16.50 £13.50 £11

TICKETS: £8.50 (Schools £7.50) Red: Schools Performance Green: Relaxed Performance Sat 19 December Sun 20 December Mon 21 December Tue 22 December Wed 23 December Thu 24 December Fri 25 December Sat 26 December Sun 27 December Mon 28 December Tue 29 December Wed 30 December Thu 31 December Fri 1 January Sat 2 January Sun 3 January

11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am

2pm 4pm 2pm 4pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 4pm NO PERFORMANCES 2pm 4pm 2pm 4pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm NO PERFORMANCES 2pm 4pm 2pm 4pm

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DETAILED TICKET PRICES The table below details full ticket prices for shows where more than two prices apply.

The Mousetrap (p.7) £26 £24 £21 £17 £15 Mon Eve & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £27 £25 £22 £18 £16 £30 £27 £25.50 £23.50 £19 Fri & Sat Eves & Sat Mat Hairspray (p.8-9) £30 £28 £26 £24 £21 Mon Eve & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £36.50 £34.50 £30.50 £27.50 £24.50 £39 £37 £33 £29 £25 Fri & Sat Eves & Sat Mat Jeeves & Wooster In Perfect Nonsense (p.10) £27 £25 £24 £22 £21 Mon Eve & Thu Mat Tue-Thu Eves £29 £26.50 £24.50 £22 £20 Fri & Sat Eve £30.50 £28.50 £26.50 £24.50 £21 & Sat Mat Sister Act (p.12) £18 £16 £14 £11 £10 Tue Eve & Sat Mat Wed-Fri Eves £21 £19 £17 £14 £12 Sat Eve £22 £20 £18 £16 £14 Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (p.13) Wed & Thu £34 £30 £28 £24 £21 Eves, Fri Early & Sat Mat Fri & Sat Eve £36 £33 £30 £27 £23 Rebecca (p.14-15) £26.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50 £14.50 Mon Eve & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £30 £27.50 £23.50 £19.50 £15.50 Fri & Sat Eves £31 £28.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50 & Sat Mat Four Seasons By Candlelight (p.33) £32.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50 Carmen (p.34) £35 £32 £28 £23 £18

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£17 £20 £22

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£10 £10 £17 £19 £10 £11.50 £12.50

St. Petersberg Classic Ballet – The Nutcracker & Giselle (p.19) £32 £29.50 £26.50 £23 £21 £16 Mon Eve & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £34 £31.50 £30 £28 £24 £20 Fri & Sat Eves £35 £33.50 £31 £29 £26 £22.50 & Sat Mat Jersey Boys (p.20) Opening £40 £36.50 £31.50 £25.50 £20.50 £16 Night & Wed Mats Tue-Thu Eves £43 £38 £34 £26.50 £23.50 £20.50 & 2nd Mon £47 £39.50 £36.50 £29 £26 £23.50 Fri & Sat Eves & Sat Mats Johann Strauss Gala (p.37) £32.50 £29.50 £26.50 £21.50 £17.50 The Perfect Murder (p.21) Mon Eve & £28 £26 £23 £19 £17 £13 Wed Mats Tue-Thu Eves £29 £27 £24 £20 £18 £14 £31 £29 £26 £24 £19 £15 Fri-Sat Eves & Sat Mat The Last Tango (p.21) £31 £29 £25.50 £21 £19 £16 Mon Eve & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £34.50 £30.50 £26.50 £24 £21 £19 £37 £34 £30 £26 £23 £21 Fri-Sat Eves & Sat Mat Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (p.22) Mon Eve & £33 £30 £28 £24 £22 £17 Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £37 £35 £32 £30 £25 £21 Fri & Sat Eves £40 £38 £35 £32 £28 £24 & Sat Mat Made In Northampton: Brave New World (p.42-43), Gaslight (p.4445) and The Herbal Bed (p. 49) Mon-Fri Eves £28 £25 £22.50 £19.50 £14 £10 Sat Eves £29 £26 £23.50 £20 £14.50 £11 Matinees & £22 £20 £18 £16 £13 £10 Previews Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performances (p.29, p.32, p.39) £34.50 £32 £29 £27 £23 £15

TRANSACTION CHARGES This season we are making changes to the transaction charges that will apply to your booking, with most customers benefiting from a small reduction in cost.

The transaction charge exists to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate. As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a transaction charge, we ensure that every penny goes directly to Royal & Derngate.

We will continue to charge a ‘per booking’ charge, not ‘per ticket’, which makes our charges lower than many other theatres.

We will continue to tell you about these charges, whether you are booking online, over the phone or at the counter.

So, what changes have we made this season?

• We have reduced our transaction charge to £2.50 per booking for all our customers

It is still possible to avoid the transaction charge, with many paying no charge at all, including: • Members of our Friends, Gold and Artistic Director’s schemes

• We have removed the fee completely for any transaction totaling under £15

• Anyone booking eight or more tickets for a single performance as part of a Group Booking

• We are now charging for in-person bookings made at our Box Office Counter, in line with phone and website/mobile bookings

• Customers whose transaction totals £15 or less • Subscribers – on their bookings for Made In Northampton and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra seasons • Disabled Patrons

For more information about our charges visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk

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DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS CONCESSIONS Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, Job Seekers and Disabled Patrons are able to claim a £2 discount on their tickets for most performances (excluding Saturday evenings). Please let us know if you are eligible for a concession at time of booking and please note that on some performances, certain types of concession may not apply.

FAMILY On selected performances, a special price applies for your family group.

Please ask Box Office at time of booking.

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SEASON TICKETS There is still time to buy a Made In Northampton subscription package.

Buy a Silver Subscription and see two shows for £48 (three for £69), or a Matinee & Preview Subscription and enjoy two fantastic productions for just £38 (three for £54).

Concessions can claim an additional £2 off per ticket (excl. Sat eve).

Friends & Members can claim an additional £3 off per ticket (excl.

Sat eve).

As a subscriber you would then benefit from the following:

SCHOOLS For selected performances, an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Schools.

Please call the Groups Line or Box Office for details.

• Free exchanges or transfer of tickets to family and friends • Discounts on The Snow Queen (Christmas Show 2014/15) • Reduced priced programmes

REAL DISCOUNTS If you are aged 14-26, you can join our Real Discounts Scheme and access a number of free and discounted tickets for selected performances. Call or visit Box Office for details.

DON’T FORGET! You can add also shows to your existing SEASON TICKET at any time and benefit from an even better discount on your new tickets.

GROUPS

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

For selected performances, an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Groups.

• Groups 8+ £2 off

For this year’s Christmas shows, the following rates apply:

• Groups 40+ £4 off

THE SNOW QUEEN (available on top three prices only) Groups 8+ £4 off, 20+ £6 off, 40+ £8 off, 60+ £9 off per ticket Excl. 24 Dec & 26 Dec performances

CINDERELLA (available on top three prices only for Red, Purple and Silver Shows) Groups 8+ £4 off, 20+ £6 off, 40+ £8 off, 60+ £9 off per ticket Not available on Gold or Green performances

• Groups 20+ 3 off • Even greater savings on Made In Northampton • Extended payment dates • No transaction fee • No postage charge • Free group organiser ticket • Pre-ordering of drinks and snacks

Call Emma Harris on our dedicated Groups Line, open 8.30am-3.30pm, Mon‑Fri, 01604 620066.

FRIENDS & MEMBERS Friends, Gold Supporters and Artistic Director’s Circle members are entitled to a saving on most performances.

Discounts range from £1 off, £3 off and ‘two tickets for the price of one’.

2FOR1s are indicated on the Diary on pages 61-63. Please ask at time of booking.

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE • Priority booking • Discounts on tickets • No transaction fees • 10% café/bar discount • Members’ e-newsletter

At Royal & Derngate, we are committed to an accessible pricing policy and offer discounts wherever possible. In some instances, ticket prices and available discounts are dictated by external promoters and there is no flexibility for the provision of discounts.

The above represent our usual discounts, however there are a number of shows every season where slightly different concessions apply. A separate discount and pricing structure applies to our Orchestral Season. Box Office will advise if these exceptions affect your tickets at time of booking.

Only one concession type applies per ticket. All concessions are subject to availability and some may only be available for a limited period.

Proof of status will be required on the first purchase of a concessionary ticket and can be checked on any subsequent ticket purchase.

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BOOKING INFORMATION BOX OFFICE 01604 624811 WEBSITE www.royalanderngate.co.uk Royal & Derngate, Box Office, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

HOW TO BOOK

IN PERSON On performance days, our Box Office is open from 10am until 15 minutes after the last performance commences. Non performances days 10 – 6pm. Sundays & Bank Holidays, we are open from 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to the first performance commencing.

BY POST Please write to Royal & Derngate, Box Office, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

PAYMENT OPTIONS

SEATING PLAN

Derngate Auditorium This seating plan give a general overview of the Derngate auditorium in a standard format. Due to the great variety of events we put on there are a range of other formats.

We hope that this image will assist you when choosing your seats, but would recommend that you check with Box Office which format is being used for any given event before purchasing.

You can pay by cash if booking in person or by Visa, Mastercard, Visa Delta or Electron

RESERVATIONS Ticket reservations must be paid for within four days of booking (excluding Groups). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance.

POSTAGE FEE There is a 75p fee applicable to post your tickets to a UK address. We recommend that we do not post any tickets booked within seven days of the performance date, and instead will hold them at the Box Office for collection.

TRANSACTION FEES All online, telephone and counter bookings are subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. Friends, Gold Supporters, Disabled Patrons, and Group Bookings are exempt. Unlike many other theatres, this fee is only applicable per-booking and not perticket. It has been introduced to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate. As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a transaction charge, we ensure that every penny goes directly to Royal & Derngate.

GIFT VOUCHERS Gift Vouchers for Royal & Derngate and the Errol Flynn Filmhouse are available to buy from the Box Office in any denomination. We also sell National Theatre Tokens.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Please note that we are unable to refund or exchange tickets.

For sold-out shows only, we will accept returned tickets for re-sale, providing a gift voucher for the full amount in return.

Please note: Information is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times, ticket prices and Box Office opening hours. Every effort will be made to advertise changes in the local press. Some events or performances may be advertised in the national media prior to publication in the brochure and this is beyond the control of the Management.

Royal Auditorium Boxes in the Royal Auditorium are sold subject to technical requirements and may not be available for purchase.

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VISITOR INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US The Royal and Derngate auditoria and our Underground Studio spaces are all accessed via our main entrance. This is situated on Swan Street, off Guildhall Road. The Errol Flynn Filmhouse is located adjacent to Royal & Derngate in Albion Place and can be accessed from Derngate or Royal & Derngate’s main entrance. Both venues are located in the centre of Northampton, approximately 15 minutes by car from the M1 and an hour from London by train. The postcode for SAT NAV devices is NN1 1DP. There are train connections approximately 15 minutes walk from the theatre.

CAR PARKING The closest car parks to Royal & Derngate are St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park, which offers free parking at weekends, and Albion Place Car Park. See the map below for the additional car parks we recommend. There are also a number of pay and display on‑street options available.

Please don’t hesitate to talk to Box Office at time of booking if you have any concerns about your visit. We advise you to leave extra time for your journey for our most popular shows.

For a speedier post-show exit, you can now obtain a parking ticket for St John’s Multi-Storey from our Box Office or theatre bars. Simply show your theatre ticket and purchase a barrier-ready exit ticket for £1.

For evening performances, exit tickets must be purchased by the interval as our Box Office and theatre bars are closed post-show.

Download our brochure online at www.issuu.com

ACCESS INFORMATION We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to enjoy performances at Royal & Derngate. For full access information and a list of access performances this season, please visit see Explore More on our website homepage or ask at Box Office.

Disabled Customers are entitled to a concession on most performances. For those requiring assistance, disabled patrons may also bring a companion free of charge.

• The Sennheiser Infra-red Enhanced Hearing System is available from Box Office. To ensure that you purchase tickets in seats with optimum coverage, please check with Box Office at time of booking.

• Royal & Derngate has level access into the building and each auditoria, with a number of wheelchair spaces in each and lift access to each floor (excluding upper-circle).

• Guide and hearing dogs are welcome and water can be provided. If you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, please let Box Office know when booking so that suitable seats can be allocated for you.

Please look for the following symbols on the show pages and diary (pages 60-62): Audio Described Performances Sign Language Interpreted Performances Captioned Performances Touch Tours Relaxed Performances A half-hour touch tour is available before some of our audio‑described Made In Northampton performances. This tour provides visitors with a tactile experience of some of the set and costumes used in the production, with an accompanied explanation from actors and/or members of the creative team. Please contact Box Office to book your place on our next touch tour.

St. John’s Multi‑Storey NN1 1HA – 485 spaces Albion Place NN1 1UD – 71 spaces Hazelwood Road NCP NN1 1LG – 37 spaces The Ridings NN1 2BT – 55 spaces Commercial Street South NN1 1PN – 42 spaces Mayorhold Multi-Storey NN1 3HA – 1073 spaces

We are presenting a relaxed performance of The Snow Queen (see page 46-47) on Wed 9 December at 2.15pm. This is a specially adapted and relaxed performance for customers with a wide range of disabilities and for those on the autistic spectrum. There may be some small changes to the show in terms of lighting and sound but the overall content will not change. There will also be a more relaxed atmosphere in the auditorium in order to reduce anxiety and ensure an enjoyable visit. A visual story and familiarisation meeting and a relaxation area will also be available.

Large Print, Audio and Braille versions of this brochure are available on request.

Please call Box Office on 01604 624811.

LAST YEAR AT ROYAL & DERNGATE…

“A THEATRE TO WATCH FOR BRIGHT SPARKS” The Observer, Sep 2014

We spent including 86,000 young people aged Under 19 and representing a 4% growth in audience attendance.

PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED IN PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITY Over 200 young people GET INVOLVED at Royal & Derngate every week

employing over 200 staff from the area Our customers spent

£3.6 MILLION on services locally including restaurants, public transport and taxis

OUR LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT WAS MORE THAN 10 TIMES WHAT WE RECEIVE IN FUNDING people saw Made In Northampton shows on tour, promoting Northampton to 14 UK towns and cities.

of our total income came from ticket sales, our bars and café, and fundraising

All figures stated are from the financial year 2014/15.

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“IT IS A TRULY STUNNING LITTLE GEM IN THE HEART OF NORTHAMPTON” The Guardian on the Errol Flynn Filmhouse, Sep 2013