Royal & Derngate Spring 2016

WHAT’S ON SPRING 2016

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

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

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THE JAMES PLAYS

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CHICAGO

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MON 23 – SAT 28 MAY

MON 4 – SAT 9 APRIL

HEATHER SMALL

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FRI 26 FEBRUARY

AN EVENING WITH LULU

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SEAN LOCK

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FRI 11 MARCH

WED 9 MARCH

THE HERBAL BED FRI 5 – SAT 27 FEBRUARY

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KING LEAR FRI 1 – SAT 23 APRIL

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THE TEMPEST THU 23 JUNE – SAT 2 JULY

WELCOME SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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GANGSTA GRANNY

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MADE IN NORTHAMPTON

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PASHA KOVALEV WED 13 APRIL 7.30PM

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

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The clock is ticking, so don’t leave it any longer to book tickets to the most popular and spectacular pantomime of them all, Cinderella!

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

by West End actor, dancer, singer and television star 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, hilarious comedy, stunning costumes, plus Pegasus, the amazing flying horse.

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Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage, is now on tour after nine years in London’s West End. Follow the incredible adventures of handsome hero Richard Hannay (complete with stiff-upperlip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache) as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

THU 7 – SAT 16 JANUARY

EVES 7.45PM, THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £13.50 – £31 (See page 64) ROYAL

This wonderfully inventive and gripping Olivier Award-winning comedy-thriller features four fearless actors playing 139 roles, in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action. It sold out during its previous visit to Northampton so advance booking is recommended!

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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 Marina 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.

MON 11 – SAT 16 JANUARY

ARTBEAT, WASHINGTON

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.

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.

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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JANUARY

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THE WEST END PHENOMENON

THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS

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FEBRUARY 9

IS COMING TO NORTHAMPTON!

‘FIGHT FOR A TICKET TO SEE JERSEY BOYS’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

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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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MARCH

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Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group are delighted to be returning to the Royal stage with their latest production, The Yeomen Of The Guard.

Under the shadow of the Tower Of London in the 16th Century, the story centres on Colonel Fairfax, a gentleman, soldier and scientist, who has been condemned to death on a false charge of sorcery by his jealous cousin.

Fate, however, steps in – in the form of Sergeant Meryll, who owes his life to Colonel Fairfax, and

Elsie Maynard, a beautiful strolling singer who has just arrived at the Tower to entertain the people in the company of a jester, Jack Point.

In order to hide his true identity, Fairfax takes his place among the yeomen of the guard, but his apparent departure throws the whole tower into confusion.

In this Gilbert & Sullivan favourite, joy, despair, love and sacrifice play their role. Will Fairfax be reprieved? There is only one way to find out.

MON 7 – SAT 12 MARCH

EVES 7.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS £17.50 – £20 (See page 64) ROYAL

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“PERFECT ENTERTAINMENT;

DEVILISHLY CLEVER AND TERRIFIC FUN” CHICHESTER OBSERVER

SHANE JESSIE RICHIE WALLACE IN

ADAPTED BY SHAUN

MCKENNA DIRECTED BY IAN TALBOT

Award-winning actors Shane Richie and Jessie Wallace star together on stage for the very first time in the ingenious and critically acclaimed stage hit of Peter James’ No. 1 best‑selling thriller, 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

MON 14 – SAT 19 MARCH

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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, directed by Olivier Award-winner Ian Talbot, might provide the answer!

Peter James has been acclaimed as “one of the most fiendishly clever crime fiction plotters” (Daily Mail) and his brilliant Roy Grace novels have sold over 16 million copies worldwide.

“IT’S TERRIFIC” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

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MARCH

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The nation’s favourite Strictly Coming Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell stage show

“A TRIUMPH” DAILY TELEGRAPH ON MIDNIGHT TANGO

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 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

MON 21 – SAT 26 MARCH

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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 “STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT” THE INDEPENDENT ON MIDNIGHT TANGO HHHH SUNDAY EXPRESS ON DANCE TIL DAWN

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Get ready for the ride of your life when the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, comes to Royal & Derngate, starring West End theatre and boy band Blue’s Duncan James as Tick.

Based on the smash-hit movie, 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.

MON 4 – SAT 9 APRIL

EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £17 – £40 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics, including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny hit musical will take you on a journey to the heart of ‘fabulous’!

“HUGELY ENTERTAINING... INSANELY GLITZY” DAILY TELEGRAPH “INGENIOUS… SPECTACULAR… A BIG HIT MUSICAL” EVENING STANDARD

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APRIL

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HHHHH HHHHH HHHHH “FURIOUSLY EXCITING” TIME OUT ON JAMES I

“A TOWERING “THE MOST ACHIEVEMENT” ELATING THINGS EVENING STANDARD YOU’LL SEE ALL YEAR” THE INDEPENDENT

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THE TIMES

“LAURIE SANSOM’S “PACKED WITH GRIPPING SPLENDIDLY PRODUCTION” SALTY FLAIR”

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.

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 THREE SHOW PACKAGE £42, £60 & £78 INDIVIDUAL SHOW £24, £27 & £36 DERNGATE

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“FULL OF TOPICAL RESONANCE” THE GUARDIAN

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.

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See all three shows on either day and enjoy our brilliant package price.

Ask us too about food and hotel packages to enhance your visit.

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APRIL

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The National Theatre’s Connections festival celebrates the talent and passion of young theatre-makers.

This year marks the 21st anniversary of Connections. 500 youth theatre companies and 10,000 young people from every corner of the UK will work with 43 partner theatres, including Royal & Derngate, and perform 12 outstanding plays drawn from the 150 commissioned by the NT since the festival began.

These selected plays include It Snows by Bryony Lavery, The Musicians by Patrick Marber,

MON 25 APRIL – SUN 1 MAY

Eclipse by Simon Armitage, Blackout by Davey Anderson, What Are They Like by Lucinda Coxon, I’m Spilling My Heart Out Here by Stacey Gregg, Gargantua by Carl Grose, Citizenship by Mark Ravenhill, Children Of Killers by Katori Hall, Bassett by James Graham, Bedbug by Snoo Wilson and Take Away by Jackie Kay. Royal & Derngate will once again host the Regional Partner Theatre Festival for 21 theatre companies, including our very own Young Company: Connect, who will perform The Musicians – see page 57 for details.

Connections is supported by Arts Council England, Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and Jacqueline and Richard Worswick. With thanks for additional contributions from NT supporters and Trusts and Foundations.

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BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

“UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE, GO, GO, GO, JO”

“BRILLIANT! IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS!”

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JOE MCELDERRR Y

DONS THE COVE TED COAT!

Bill Kenwright’s brilliant production of Sir Tim Rice and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record-breaking tour, having sold 15 million tickets.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is filled with unforgettable songs, including Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

Lyrics by

TIM RICE

Music by

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK singles charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top 10 albums, as well as having two more reality TV show victories by winning ITV’s Pop Star To Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump.

TUE 3 – SAT 7 MAY TUE 7.30PM, WED 2.30PM & 7.30PM, THU 2.30PM & 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8PM, SAT 2PM, 5PM & 8PM TICKETS £15 – £30.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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DAVID GRAHAM ENTERTAINMENT LTD IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITV PRESENTS

THE FIRST NATIONAL THEATRE TOUR OF ITV’S

STARRING

DAVID LONSDALE

STEVEN BLAKELEY

WITH MORE NAMES FROM THE TV CAST TO BE ADDED SOON

For the first time ever, ITV’s popular Sunday evening 1960s police drama comes to the stage, starring original members of the TV cast.

Heartbeat ran for 18 years from 1992 to 2010, with audiences regularly exceeding 10 million viewers, and featured constantly in the top five television programmes across all the channels.

a clever set that recreates the atmosphere of the 1960s rural Yorkshire setting. Come and see David Stockwell, Gina Ward, PC Geoff Younger and many of the other most popular characters from the show in this live stage show, featuring a brand new script and all of the great music that was a prominent feature of the series.

This touring production uses video footage and

MON 9 – SAT 14 MAY

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The international, award-winning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago, returns to Northampton for one week only, starring West End and EastEnders actor John Partridge as Billy Flynn, Dancing On Ice winner and Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon as Roxie Hart, and X Factor winner and real life prison warden Sam Bailey* as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton.

Based on events in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly,

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they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle and is “the sharpest, slickest show on the block” (The Times).

A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

MON 23 – SAT 28 MAY

EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £17 – £42.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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*Sam Bailey is not scheduled to perform at all performances. Please check website for more details.

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We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage.

Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

GROOVY GREEKS – From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel

the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!

INCREDIBLE INVADERS – The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade. Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in.

Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience?

TUE 7 – SAT 11 JUNE GROOVY GREEKS – TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM, THU 7PM, FRI 10.30AM & SAT 2.30PM INCREDIBLE INVADERS – WED 1.30PM, THU 1.30PM, FRI 7PM & SAT 11AM TICKETS £18 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE WED 29 & THU 30 JUNE WED 1PM & 4PM, THU 10AM, 1PM & 4PM

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Northampton in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, but can you?

Enjoy fun, games and, of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show filled with songs.

Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

“A ROLLICKING, ALL SINGING, DANCING INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE” DAILY TELEGRAPH HHHHH “A TREAT FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE’S EYES AND EARS” DAILY EXPRESS HHHH “ENJOYABLY INVENTIVE” TIME OUT

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DAVID WALLIAMS’

GANGSTA GRANNY LIVE ON STAGE!

TUE 12 – SAT 16 JULY TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM & 1.30PM, THU 1.30PM & 7PM, FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny. There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring.

But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

The producers of Horrible Histories bring to life David Walliams’ most popular children’s story, live on stage for the very first time.

Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011.

Cover lettering of author’s name ©Quentin Blake, 2010

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MUSIC & LYRICS AND WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENT

THE MOST FANTASMAGORICAL STAGE MUSICAL IN THE HISTORY OF EVERYTHING!

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BA N G Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing Adapted for the Stage by JEREMY SAMS Michelle Collins

Phill Jupitus

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Based on the MGM Motion Picture Licensed Script adapted by Ray Roderick This production presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang will have Northampton audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance.

Can the loveable but wacky inventor, Potts, along with his two children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst, who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the children are caught and imprisoned by the evil Childcatcher? Will it all end happily-everafter? Well, of course it will!

Michelle Collins (EastEnders, Coronation Street) will star as Baroness Bomburst alongside Phill Jupitus (The Producers, Hairspray) as Lord Scrumptious and Baron Bomburst, with more star casting to be announced.

This fun-filled production from the team that brought you Fiddler On The Roof, Oklahoma! and The King And I promises laughs, magic galore and Chitty, the flying car, herself.

Discounts are available for all performances.

WED 21 SEPTEMBER – SUN 2 OCTOBER

EVES 7.30PM, THU 22 SEP MATINEE 2PM, THU 29 SEP & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM, SUN MATINEES 1PM & SUN 25 SEP EVE 5PM TICKETS £17 – £42.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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DIRTY DANCING

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END MON 31 OCTOBER – SAT 5 NOVEMBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM

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“BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME” THE OBSERVER

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage. The record-breaking musical follows two incredible West End runs and two hit UK tours, and is even better than before in this all-new production.

On a family holiday in the summer of 1963, 17 year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman stumbles across an all-night dance party filled with raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms at the staff quarters. She can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort dance instructor.

Thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off, Baby’s life is about to change forever.

Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the show features the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

“SEXY, SENSUOUS, RAUNCHY” THE INDEPENDENT TICKETS £18 – £55 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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BUDDY

THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY MON 7 – SAT 12 NOVEMBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM Following its success at Royal & Derngate in 2013, the sensational multi-award-winning West End show is returning to Northampton.

Forget feel-good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is feel-great. Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Rave On, La Bamba, Johnny B. Goode, Shout, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

“THIS SHOW IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE BRILLIANT MUSICAL BUDDY YET, BUY YOUR TICKET NOW!” THE SUN “THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET” DAILY MAIL TICKETS £16 – £33 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

FRI 8 JANUARY 7.30PM

Beyond The Barricade recreates hit West End and Broadway songs with amazing authenticity, performed by a cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables.

HOW SWEET IT IS

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is now in its 13th successive year.

This stunning live show combines first class music with slick choreography and an amazing band, delivering outstanding performances and an unforgettable Motown experience.

“AN INCREDIBLY INFECTIOUS NIGHT OF FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT” LOVESHREWSBURY.COM

SAT 9 JANUARY 7.30PM

Starring Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Rebecca Vere, together with their own ensemble of talented musicians, this brand new production features songs from The Phantom Of The Opera, Miss Saigon, Wicked, The Lion King, West Side Story, Evita, Blood Brothers, and many more.

“A MUSICAL MASTERCLASS” THE TIMES

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SHINY

I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE

Join dancers from Turned On Its Head for their dazzling interactive show, Shiny, created especially for children aged six months to four years

TUE 19 JANUARY 7.30PM

THE OFFICIAL STAGE TOUR

FRI 15 JANUARY 11AM & 2PM

In a long forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy and treasure. From ordinary brown boxes comes an extraordinary array of colour, sound and texture to delight and engage.

Watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before your very eyes.

An East Midlands Children’s Theatre and Dance Network tour supported by Arts Council England

TICKETS £7

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BBC Radio 4’s multi-award-winning antidote to panel games returns to the stage in 2016 with its sell-out touring show. Join Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and host Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment.

“WHETHER THE TEAMS ARE SINGING THE WORDS OF ONE SONG TO THE TUNE OF ANOTHER, MAKING UP SERIAL RHYMES OR ENTERING THE MYTHIC MAZE OF MORNINGTON CRESCENT, THEY HAVE NOW BECOME THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF FUN” DAILY TELEGRAPH TICKETS £26 & £28 DERNGATE

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ANTON & ERIN JUST GOTTA DANCE

THU 21 & FRI 22 JANUARY 7.30PM The nation’s favourite ballroom couple return with a thrilling new show for 2016 to dazzle audiences across the UK. Just Gotta Dance features sensational new choreography, sparkling costumes and a stunning show band performing timeless music from the golden age.

Anton & Erin are joined by six world class ensemble dancers and the 25 piece London Concert Orchestra for this show, which features the classic hits Fever, Night And Day, Lullaby Of Broadway, Too Darn Hot, Bye Bye Blackbird, Jealousy Downtown, New York New York and many more.

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THE BURLESQUE SHOW FRI 22 & SAT 23 JANUARY 7.45PM

Back by popular demand, The Burlesque Show is a stunning night of sophisticated tease, featuring wonderful comedy and music. Beautiful choreography, hilarious routines and classic humour combine to deliver one of the most highly regarded productions of its kind in the UK. For a truly delicious night of tassels, tease, titilating laughter and award-winning performances that delight and excite, join us for this fun-filled evening of burlesque and cabaret.

TICKETS £22 ROYAL

FOR AGES 16+

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AN EVENING WITH BERNIE KEITH

THE STUFF YOU’D NEVER HEAR ON THE RADIO SAT 23 JANUARY 8PM Radio presenter and DJ Bernie Keith returns to Royal & Derngate after his sell-out show last year.

Having started making radio shows when he was three for his Mum, Bernie has plenty to tell from the back-waters of under-achievement in professional broadcasting, including 15 years in Northamptonshire.

Join him for an evening of hilarious and outrageous conversation with fellow presenter Rob Adcock for the inside story of a life in local radio.

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THE JEWELS OF DUCKULA SUN 24 JANUARY 2PM

THU 28 JANUARY 2.30PM

Count Duckula, unable to pay the bills in his ancestral home and in need of some money, stumbles across an old map of his castle that shows the location of a hidden gem, long thought to be lost.

It’s a race against time for Duckula to go on a ‘treasure hunt’ to solve the clues (with the help of the audience) that lead to the hidden treasure, buried deep within the castle. Join a cast of lively, speaking puppets in this funfilled children’s show and help Duckula find his muchneeded treasure before his time runs out!

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DAVID O’DOHERTY FRI 29 JANUARY 7.45PM

David O’Doherty, the ‘Lidl Enya’, the ‘broken Bublé’, is delighted to present an evening of talking and songs played on a stupid keyboard from 1986. Life is like a box of chocolates, but one where somebody else has eaten all the chocolates. And replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets! David’s recent TV and radio appearances include Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and BBC Radio 4’s The Unbelievable Truth.

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Step back in time to the glorious and glamorous heyday of British Music Hall, circa 1890s, a truly golden era.

An eloquent and elegantly waistcoated chairman will helm this splendid afternoon of song dance, magic and laughter, performed by a line up of artistes who have all appeared on BBC TV’s The Good Old Days.

This two hour gala performance will delight and entertain lovers of participatory entertainment, the songs you love to sing and the jokes you love to hear.

“THIS IS CUTTING EDGE VICTORIANA BELOVED BY THE BRITISH AND THEIR VISITORS” THE TIMES TICKETS £15 ROYAL

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STORYTELLING

WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT DAVID O'DOHERTY

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THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL MATINEE

COUNT DUCKULA

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I’M HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN SAT 30 JANUARY 7.45PM

This is a bittersweet exploration of the love stories we read, the ones we tell, and the ones we never finish.

Directed by Phillip Breen, award-winning contemporary storyteller Rachel Rose Reid tears the glittering sugarcoating from the fairytale writer, to reveal the real, raw Andersen, and our own obsessions with happily ever after.

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THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW WED 10 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Following the huge success of their 2015 UK tour, The Classic Rock Show is back and even better, performing ‘Part 2’ of the greatest guitar riffs of all time.

For 2016, the show will focus on a new batch of instantly recognisable songs that have earned a golden status in the history of classic rock music. From the extraordinary opening sounds of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love to Queen’s powerhouse anthem I Want It All, via AC/DC’s Highway To Hell and everything in between, this show will rock you to your core.

TICKETS £23.50 DERNGATE

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SIMPLY THE BEST DIVAS

STARRING X FACTOR’S AMELIA LILY AND NIKI EVANS FRI 12 FEBRUARY 7.30PM From the producers and director of West End smash hit Thriller Live and starring X Factor’s Amelia Lily and Niki Evans comes a brand new, live concert spectacular, featuring the hits of the world’s most celebrated divas.

Performed by simply the best West End performers, this show promises to be the ultimate concert experience.

Expect your favourite divas and classic tracks, including Like A Virgin, Single Ladies, Rolling In The Deep, Spinning Around, Chain Reaction, If I Could Turn Back Time and many more.

TICKETS £27.50 & £29.50 DERNGATE

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THE JOHANN STRAUSS GALA THU 11 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

The Johann Strauss Gala has entertained audiences for over 40 years with its captivating combination of muchloved music, delightful dancing and dash of comedy.

Dressed in exquisite costumes of the period, the Johann Strauss Dancers and Orchestra return with a brand new show for 2016 with irrepressible showman Rainer Hersch.

Together they take you on a light-hearted journey filled with some of the most romantic waltzes and liveliest polkas ever composed, including The Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March, and Cinderella Waltz.

TICKETS £17.50 – £32.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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BRENDAN COLE

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER TUE 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM One of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle you with his latest show.

Brendan will host throughout as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment, loaded with ballroom magic and Latin excitement.

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ED BYRNE

THU 18 FEBRUARY 8PM

SAT 20 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

As an observational stand up, Ed Byrne is unrivalled. He is consistently at the top of his game, performing highly acclaimed shows to sell out audiences. Now he’s back on the road with a brand new show, Outside, Looking In. Ed’s television appearances include the BBC’s Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton Show, Live At The Apollo and The Comic Relief Bake Off 2015.

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

ALAN BURIBAYEV CONDUCTS SCHEHERAZADE SUN 21 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Journey to a mysterious, faraway land as conductor Alan Buribayev leads the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the tale of One Thousand And One Nights in Rimsky‑Korsakov’s colourful, epic Scheherazade.

The storm-tossed Overture that opens this concert raises the curtain on one of Wagner’s most searingly dramatic creations, while outstanding violinist Anna‑Liisa Bezrodny performs CONCESSIONS Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.

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RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN

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Having performed to over a million fans since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac return to launch their stunning new stage show.

Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, the band perform all the classic hits in meticulous note-for-note detail, including Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Oh Diane, Little Lies, Everywhere and much more.

“THEY DO FLEETWOOD MAC BETTER THAN FLEETWOOD MAC” MAIL ON SUNDAY TICKETS £23.50 DERNGATE

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THE DUBLIN LEGENDS

FORMERLY OF THE DUBLINERS MON 22 FEBRUARY 7.30PM The Dublin Legends are Irish folk music at its very best. They are Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Paul Watchorn and Gerry O’Connor, who have over 60 years of performing with The Dubliners between them.

They continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over, including Whiskey In The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover and Black Velvet Band.

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HEATHER SMALL LIVE IN CONCERT

KATHERINE RYAN

FRI 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

SAT 27 FEBRUARY 8PM

Heather Small is one of the most successful female recording artists of recent years. As part of M People, she had hits such as Moving On Up, One Night In Heaven and Search For The Hero, albums like Elegant Slumming, Bizarre Fruit and Fresco, and became one of the seminal British voices of the ’90s.

Star of Live At The Apollo, QI and The Jonathan Ross Show, Katherine Ryan returns with the highly anticipated new show Kathbum.

KATHBUM

She has since had great success with two solo albums and the title track of her Proud album has gone on to become the soundtrack to a whole host of very special events, including London’s successful 2012 Olympic bid and the 60th anniversary of VE Day in Trafalgar Square.

TICKETS £29 & £31 DERNGATE

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Hot on the heels of a complete sell-out UK and Australian tour, the razor sharp and hilariously funny Canadian hits the road with another terrific comedy show that will be at the top of ‘must see’ lists in the year’s comedy diary.

“YOUNG, SMART AND ACRIDLY FUNNY” SUNDAY TIMES “THOUGHTFUL, FUNNY AND JUST TWISTED ENOUGH” THE TIMES TICKETS £18.50 DERNGATE

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JASON DONOVAN

TEN GOOD REASONS & GREATEST HITS TOUR SUN 28 FEBRUARY 8PM Star of stage and screen Jason Donovan returns to his roots for a solo tour of his debut, five times platinum, 1989 album Ten Good Reasons and his Greatest Hits album.

Ten Good Reasons became the biggest selling album of 1989 and remains a massive fan favourite, with two solo number one singles Too Many Broken Hearts and Sealed With A Kiss, and the chart-topping duet with Kylie Minogue, Especially For You. This tour marks the first time he has toured as a solo artist for six years.

TICKETS £28.50 & £32.50 DERNGATE

UPFRONT COMEDY COMEDY WINTERFEST SUN 28 FEBRUARY 8PM Upfront Comedy are back with a raucous international line up of comedians guaranteeing belly laughs.

Hosted by sardonic Cuban-Jamaican brummie John Simmit, the line up includes former Brixton bus driverturned-award-winning comic Slim, ex-undertaker Mike Gunn (Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow), outrageous Canadian Dana Michelle Alexander (Russell Howard’s Good News) and hip hop impressionist Toju (Britain’s Got Talent semi‑finalist).

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DILLIE KEANE

CLARE AND HER TRIO

TUE 1 MARCH 7.45PM

THU 3 MARCH 7.45PM

Dillie Keane takes a short break from her Fascinating Aïda gal pals to present her first solo show in 557 years.

With brand new tunes, grand old favourites, gorgeous songs of love and hilarious songs of utter wickedness, Dillie will break your heart, mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for pressing. And she’ll give you her recipe for chutney while she’s at it.

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CLARE TEAL

FASCINATING AIDA’S

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The beautiful melodies and fabulous arrangements in Clare Teal’s concerts, interspersed with her warm and witty storytelling, always leave her audiences feeling that they really have witnessed something personal and very special.

The music she plays is always evolving but you can be sure to experience a dazzling evening of exquisite melodies – all sung in Clare’s inimitable style, and backed by her excellent trio.

“THE NEW FIRST LADY OF JAZZ” THE INDEPENDENT TICKETS £25.50 ROYAL

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80S INVASION

TOMMY TIERNAN

The ’80s are back! This fantastic show brings together four of the decade’s most memorable artists, Big Country, Midge Ure, Nick Heyward and Curiosity Killed The Cat, for the first time ever.

FRI 4 MARCH 8PM

OUT OF THE WHIRLWIND

FRI 4 MARCH 7.30PM

Between them they have record sales of over 20 million, 200 gold, platinum and silver discs, and numerous awards, and now they perform their biggest hits in one sensational concert. Expect to hear hits including Vienna, Wonderland, Name & Number and Fantastic Day.

Now entering his 20th year in stand up, Ireland’s number one comedian is starting to take some very exciting risks.

Profound, dark, and silly too, his performance mesmerises in a way that is joyful, uplifting, inspirational and, most importantly, always breathtakingly funny.

“EMPHATIC COMIC POWER” THE GUARDIAN

Images, clockwise from left: Ben Volpierre of Curiosity Killed The Cat, Nick Heywood, Midge Ure, Big Country TICKETS £31.50 & £36.50 DERNGATE

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FOR AGES 15+

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SHANE FILLAN

RICHARD HERRING

SAT 5 MARCH 7.30PM

SAT 5 MARCH 8PM

The release of Right Here has cemented Shane Filan’s position as one of the UK’s most popular male solo artists, following his amazing success with Westlife, one of the world’s most successful bands of the last few decades.

After years of drifting aimlessly and alone, Richard Herring is now settled down with a wife and a tiny baby.

Is he finally happy now? Or does responsibility for the lives of others come with its own terrors?

RIGHT HERE TOUR 2016

HAPPY NOW?

This tour promises to show just why Shane is so well loved in his own right.

In his 12th solo stand up show, Richard examines whether we can ever hope to be or are meant to be truly content.

“A NEW COLLECTION OF SUCH AN IMPECCABLE STANDARD” RENOWNEDFORSOUND.COM ON RIGHT HERE

“A WONDERFULLY WORDY STYLE, RELISHING A LOVE OF LANGUAGE AS THE ANECDOTES POUR FORTH IN A TORRENT” NORTHAMPTON CHRONICLE & ECHO ON LORD OF THE DANCE SETTEE

TICKETS £33.50 & £51

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NMPAT ORCHESTRA SPECTACULAR

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

SUN 6 MARCH 6PM

TUE 8 MARCH 7.30PM

Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust presents an Orchestra Spectacular, featuring the County’s three youth orchestras: the County Junior Orchestra, conducted by Alan Bell and Katharine Parsons, the County Training Orchestra conducted

by Chris Hiscock and Carly Sephton and the Northamptonshire County Youth Orchestra conducted

by Andy Kirkwood and Paul Truman.

The latest incarnation of The Circus Of Horrors, back to mark its 21st anniversary, takes you into the world of a decrepit and corpse-ridden Carnevil plagued by a swamp of killer clowns, sword swallowers, demon dwarfs, death defying aerialists, back-flipping and fire‑limboing acrobats and more.

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Witness some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, performed by an almighty cast with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek and the devil-driven rock ‘n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors From Hell.

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AN EVENING WITH LULU

NMPAT BIG SING

The incredible Lulu brings her fantastic new tour to Royal & Derngate. The Grammy-nominated singer will be performing hits from her 50 year career, including To Sir With Love, Relight My Fire and, of course, Shout.

Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust presents Big Sing, a feast of vocal music with a massed choir from Northamptonshire’s Primary Schools and guest performances by the County Senior Girls’ Choir and County Junior Choir.

WED 9 MARCH 7.30PM

As well as performing songs from some of her musical heroes, such as soul legends, Ray Charles and Otis Redding, she will be taking us on a musical journey recalling personal anecdotes, song writing experiences and other entertaining stories.

THU 10 MARCH 6PM

“HER VOICE HAS LOST NONE OF ITS SASSY, SOULFUL CRACKLE” THE TIMES TICKETS £36 & £81 (V.I.P Ticket) DERNGATE

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SEAN LOCK

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

FRI 11 MARCH 8PM

SAT 12 MARCH 7.30PM

Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well, he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time in Keep It Light.

The Bootleg Beatles continue to draw critical acclaim from across the globe with their stunning recreation of one of the greatest songbooks of all time.

KEEP IT LIGHT

IN CONCERT

“HE JUST LETS THE BRILLIANCE OF HIS MATERIAL DOMINATE THE ROOM” THE GUARDIAN “LOCK AT HIS BEST IS GLORIOUSLY INTELLIGENT, DELICIOUSLY UNLIKELY AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY” THE TIMES

Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through the ’60s, every tiny detail is meticulously covered, from costumes and authentic period instruments to their witty banter and inflection-perfect vocal mimicry. Complete with video imagery to compliment each song and a little help from their orchestral ensemble, this is a not-to-be-missed spectacular for ‘Beatlemaniacs’ of all ages.

“MIND-BOGGLING ACCURACY” MAIL ON SUNDAY

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NMPAT WIND BAND SPECTACULAR

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

WELCOME TO THEBES

SUN 13 MARCH 6PM

Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust presents a 20th Anniversary Wind Band Spectacular, an evening of music for symphonic wind orchestras featuring the County Junior Wind Orchestra, conducted

by Pam Carter and Meghan McCrimmon, the County Training Wind Orchestra, conducted by Andy Macfarlane and Matt Butler and the Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band conducted by Peter Smalley.

WED 16 3PM, FRI 18 7.45PM & SAT 19 MARCH 12PM

Presented by final year actors at The University of Northampton, Moira Buffini’s Welcome To Thebes offers a passionate exploration of an encounter between the world’s richest and poorest countries in the aftermath of a brutal war.

This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON

WED 16 7.45PM, THU 17 3PM & SAT 19 MARCH 4PM

THU 17 7.45PM, FRI 18 3PM & SAT 19 MARCH 7.45PM

BLUE STOCKINGS

DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE

Presented by final year actors at The University of Northampton, Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings is a moving, comical and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for education and self-determination against the larger backdrop of women’s suffrage.

Presented by final year actors at The University of Northampton, Roy Williams’ Days Of Significance follows the love lives and mortal fears of young soldiers departing their English market-towns for the deserts of Iraq.

This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Nick Hern Books

This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Alan Brodie Representation

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DANE BAPTISTE

RUSSELL KANE

SAT 19 MARCH 8PM

THU 24 MARCH 8PM

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RIGHT MAN, WRONG AGE

After the success of his debut show Citizen Dane, the Independent’s ‘Face to Watch in 2015’, Dane Baptiste, has completed two sold out runs at The Soho Theatre, written and starred in his own sitcom for the BBC and performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival.

Are you 16-years-old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full-on 80 years, with the heart of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp.

Don’t worry: this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right’ age – it is the beauty and the curse of being a real person.

He has also established himself as a TV regular, with performances on Sweat The Small Stuff (BBC3) and Seann Walsh’s Late Night Comedy amongst others.

In this brand new show, Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly-funny, award-winning stand-up performance about growing up, growing down, and why farts will always be funny.

“A THUNDERINGLY CHARISMATIC COMIC” THE GUARDIAN TICKETS £13

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HHHHH “A SERIOUSLY GOOD COMEDIAN” THE TIMES CONCESSIONS FRIENDS & MEMBERS

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BEAR BEHAVING BADLY

HELLO KITTY LIVE

THE JAM SANDWICHES & ICE CREAM TOUR

FASHION AND FRIENDS MON 28 MARCH 4PM

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

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.

TUE 29 & WED 30 MARCH 1.30PM & 4.30PM Get ready for chaos and calamity as this hilarious CBBC show brings you its first ever live tour. Come and laugh with Nev, boogie with Beatrice and sing along with Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood* as they are joined by Crazy Keith, Aunt Barbara and Mr. Prank in an adventure that’s full of mischief, laughter and mayhem.

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, CONCESSIONS respect for nature and a love of learning.

This interactive show also educates children about the benefits of healthy eating and leading an active lifestyle.

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PUCCINI’S

TOSCA

AN EXPLOSION OF LOVE AND TREACHERY THU 31 MARCH 7.30PM Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production, starring the international sopranos Alyona Kistenyova and Maria Tonina and featuring a highly praised chorus and full orchestra.

This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood‑curdling villain.

The show features a magnificent new set with towering marble pillars, plus fabulous costumes. Also including a boys’ choir with a shepherd boy’s solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’Arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

“TOSCA LIVED UP TO ALL MY HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS” IRISH EXAMINER “BRILLIANTLY SUNG” THE TIMES Sung in Italian with English surtitles

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

CHARLES DUTOIT CONDUCTS DVOŘÁK

SOLID SILVER ’60S MON 11 APRIL 7.30PM

SAT 2 APRIL 7.30PM

This is a rare opportunity to hear the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by their Artistic Director Charles Dutoit, one of today’s most sought-after conductors, here in Northampton.

For over 30 years Solid Silver ’60s show has entertained the nation and celebrated history’s most successful decade of music. Their 2016 show brings you the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Dave Berry and very special guest from USA, Brian Hyland, as well as Solid Silver ’60s favourites New Amen Corner and special guests, The Merseybeats.

This concert of outstanding pieces includes Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin (Polonaise), and Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Symphony No.9, ‘From The New World’, performed by audience favourite Gautier Capuçon.

See the original artists singing their greatest hits and relive some of your fondest memories of the era.

TICKETS £15 – £34.50 (See page 64)

TICKETS £29

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Following the success of his last UK tour, Life Through Dance, Pasha Kovalev, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, welcomes you to his new and exciting dance spectacular, It’s All About You.

Essence Of Ireland takes on a new lease of theatrical life with Ireland’s Call, a new musical adaptation of the show.

The story follows the extraordinary journey of the strongheaded Sean Dempsey, who at the end of WWII leaves behind his childhood sweetheart Cora and his beloved homeland Ireland, in search of a better life in New York.

TWO COUNTRIES, ONE LOVE

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Expect an evening of your favourite music, stunning dancing, infectious energy, brilliant lights and sparkling costumes, filled with positive emotions and great entertainment for the entire family.

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Featuring an exhilarating mix of original scores and well-known songs, including Galway Girl, Isle Of Hope Isle Of Tears, I Loved Her First, Tell Me Ma and Irish Rover, the show is a powerful and explosive blend of energy, emotion, music and dance.

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THE KNIGHTS OF MUSIC

FRI 22 APRIL 7.30PM

Hosted by Phillip Schofield, The Knights Of Music is a celebration of the legendary knights and Dames of the entertainment industry who have transformed the face of music, film and theatre: Sir Elton John, Sir Tom Jones, Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney and The Beatles, Sir Tim Rice, Sir Mick Jagger and many more.

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SAT 23 APRIL 7.30PM

Prepare for a nostalgia party-extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new 30th Anniversary Special.

Having been touring for 30 years, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular brings the birthday party to Northampton with a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, plus more side‑splitting comedy.

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The show will feature memorable and sensational songs such as I’m Still Standing, Rocket Man, Twist And Shout, Hey Jude, I Dreamed A Dream, Do You Want To Dance, It’s Not Unusual, Close Every Door and Satisfaction, performed by some of the UK’s most highly acclaimed singers and accompanied by a dazzling live band.

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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 22 JANUARY Iszi Lawrence Amir Khoshsokhan Mark Felgate Compere Dan Evans

FRI 18 MARCH Jonny Awsum Peter Brush Caroline Mabey Compere Dan Evans

FRI 12 FEBRUARY Andre Vincent Eleanor Tiernan Ross McGrane Compere Dan Evans

FRI 22 APRIL Nick Doody Amy Howerska Chris Washington Compere Dan Evans

FRI 4 MARCH John Kearns Jessica Fostekew Jamali Maddix Compere Dan Evans

FRI 13 MAY Mitch Benn Jen Brister Matt Rees Compere Dan Evans

FRI 27 MAY Howard Read JoJo Smith Dane Baptiste Compere Dan Evans

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

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Northampton has always been known for its exports and so it was thrilling, in October, to learn that our theatre productions had been recognised nationwide, with Royal & Derngate winning the 2015 UK Theatre Award for Touring Theatre. Over the previous twelve months, six Made In Northampton productions had toured to 45 venues across 30 towns and cities, playing to 197,000 people. Our new season is equally ambitious, bringing artists from across the world to Northampton and touring to dozens of theatres.

We mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with four major productions, one for each century. Set during the final months of Shakespeare’s life, characters in Peter Whelan’s acclaimed play The Herbal Bed include his granddaughter Elizabeth who lived in Northampton. Philip Franks’ production of King Lear follows in April starring Michael Pennington, alongside a cast of fourteen distinguished actors. Spymonkey then collaborate with Tim Crouch to stage all of Shakespeare’s death scenes in their hilarious The Complete Deaths. Finally, Shakespeare’s late play The Tempest in a new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, will be performed by the most promising 18-25 year old actors from across Northamptonshire and beyond.

Alongside this Shakespearean festival are two world premieres. In May, celebrated comedians Peepolykus lovingly derail the epic story of Madame Bovary and later that month a new play by Roy Williams, Soul tells the tragic story of the legendary Marvin Gaye.

During July, our Actors Company, Youth Theatre and Young Company will stage David Eldridge’s Market Boy, Patrick Marber’s The Musicians and Lionel Bart’s Oliver! and in September we revive our acclaimed 2014 production of A Tale Of Two Cities ahead of a major national tour.

We look forward to welcoming you to Royal & Derngate this season.

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A festive and funny, frozen adventure.

For Christmas in the Royal this year, we are delighted to be staging an enchanting and funny 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 Emmy-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. It is directed by Gary Sefton, who won audience’s hearts at Royal & Derngate with his productions of A Christmas Carol and The Wind In The Willows.

“GEORGIA PRITCHETT’S SCRIPT WEAVES THE STORIES OF OTHER FAMILIAR FAIRY-TALE CHARACTERS INTO LESSONS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY, TRUST AND THE POWER OF HUGS… WITH SOME TRULY MAGICAL TOUCHES” THE STAGE #SnowQueen

WED 25 NOVEMBER – SUN 3 JANUARY TIMES VARY – SEE PAGE 60 TICKETS £9.50 – £24 (See page 60) ROYAL

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Adaptor Georgia Pritchett Composer Dougal Irvine Director Gary Sefton Set Designer Ti Green Costume Designer Sara Perks Lighting Designer Richard Godin Sound Designer Giles Thomas Musical Director Harrison White Choreographer Andrew Wright

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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 duo playing a host 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

FRI 4 DECEMBER – SUN 3 JANUARY TIMES VARY – SEE PAGE 60 TICKETS £8.50

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

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 Stratfordupon-Avon in the summer of 1613.

PART OF 2016 SEASON TICKET A co-production with English Touring Theatre and Rose Theatre Kingston

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. This is the first major revival since the play’s acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company premiere in 1994, which transferred to the West End and Broadway.

The Herbal Bed is directed by Artistic Director James Dacre and designed by Jonathan Fensom (King John) whose production of Peter Whelan’s The Accrington Pals in 2013 led to great critical acclaim for a “profoundly moving production” (The Guardian) and won the UK Theatre Award for Best Design.

“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

Director James Dacre Designer Jonathan Fensom Lighting Designer Malcolm Rippeth

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“It will come: humanity must prey on itself, like monsters of the deep.”

An ageing tyrant’s whimsical decision to divide his kingdom tears his family apart, sparks catastrophic civil war and destroys all that he has.

Driven from his home, King Lear endures madness, blindness and great suffering as he battles a great storm. Yet with madness he finds reason, from blindness he gains new sight, after betrayal he discovers loyalty and through his suffering a better world emerges.

PART OF 2016 SEASON TICKET In association with Ambassador Theatre Group

Director Philip Franks Designer Adrian Linford

Two-time Olivier Award nominee Michael Pennington leads a cast of fourteen distinguished actors in Philip Franks’ epic new interpretation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy which marks the 400th anniversary of his death and tours the UK after opening at Royal & Derngate.

“PENNINGTON IS SIMPLY THE BEST, THE MOST SUBTLY CORRUPT, THE MOST CONSUMMATELY POLITICAL CLAUDIUS I HAVE EVER SEEN” SUNDAY TIMES ON SIR PETER HALL’S HAMLET “SPLENDID WORK FROM MICHAEL PENNINGTON” DAILY TELEGRAPH ON KENNETH BRANAGH & ROB ASHFORD’S THE WINTER’S TALE #LearTour16

Lighting Designer Natasha Chivers Composer & Sound Designer Matthew Bugg Fight Director Alison de Burgh

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All of Shakespeare’s death scenes performed by “four of the greatest clowns working in Britain” (Time Out) There are 75 onstage deaths in the works of William Shakespeare: from the Roman suicides in Julius Caesar to the death fall of Prince Arthur in King John; from the carnage at the end of Hamlet to snakes in a basket in Antony And Cleopatra. And then there’s the pie in Titus Andronicus.

2016 ADD-ON A co-production with Spymonkey and Brighton Festival Director Tim Crouch Spymonkey Aitor Basauri, Stephan Kreiss, Petra Massey and Toby Park Designer Lucy Bradridge Lighting Phil Supple Original music Toby Park CONCESSIONS FRIENDS & MEMBERS POST SHOW TALK

For their fifth outing at Royal & Derngate, Spymonkey (Every Last Trick, Cooped, Oedipussy, Moby Dick) will perform them all – sometimes lingeringly, sometimes messily, sometimes movingly, sometimes musically, always hysterically. These four “seriously, outrageously, cleverly funny clowns” (Time Magazine) will scale the peaks of sublime poetry, and plumb the depths of darkest depravity. It may even be the death of them.

Directed by Tim Crouch (The Author, Adler & Gibb Royal Court), The Complete Deaths will be a solemn, sombre and sublimely funny tribute to the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and the perfect counterpoint to our production of King Lear.

An exclusive chance for Northampton audiences to see the show in preview at Royal & Derngate ahead of its world premiere at Brighton Festival and an international tour. #CompleteDeaths Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

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For your viewing pleasure, Peepolykus (Spyski, The Hound Of The Baskervilles) proudly present Gustave Flaubert’s masterpiece Madame Bovary. The ground-breaking nineteenth century novel will be brought spectacularly to life by this internationally acclaimed ensemble company, directed by Gemma Bodinetz.

PART OF 2016 SEASON TICKET A co-production with Peepolykus, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, Nuffield and Bristol Old Vic Adaptors John Nicholson and Javier Marzan Director Gemma Bodinetz CONCESSIONS GROUPS FRIENDS & MEMBERS POST SHOW TALK

Laugh and cry in equal measures as Emma Bovary chooses the wrong husband. Lose yourself in mesmeric love scenes featuring a stupendous collection of devastatingly handsome men. Question the impotence of women in a Victorian patriarchal society, if you want. Marvel at how many parts a Spanish man with limited English can play with only one moustache. There will be vermin, visual absurdity, wild animals and a nun.

Can the cast of five rise to the ridiculous challenge they have set themselves? It’s going to be hilarious. And serious. Possibly.

“THEATRE HAS RENEWED ITS LICENCE TO LAUGH... COMEDY THEATRE WITH THIS MUCH DISCIPLINE, THIS MUCH FLAIR, DOESN’T COME ALONG OFTEN... IT’S STUNNING ENTERTAINMENT” THE TIMES ON SPYSKI “PEEPOLYKUS ARE UNFAILINGLY HILARIOUS” THE GUARDIAN #MassiveTragedy

TUE 10 – SAT 14 MAY EVES 7.45PM, THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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“You had better tell me what I just walked into.”

On April Fool’s Day 1984, hours before his 45th birthday, Marvin Gaye was shot dead by his father in the shared family home they called the ‘Big House.’ What happened there – and whether it was murder or suicide – has been shrouded in mystery since.

In charting the untold truths about what happened during Marvin Gaye’s haunting final days, Soul is a parable about an American family prepared to do anything to promote and protect their children. Not just the story of Marvin Gaye, but of many a musical icon whose family life has been crushed by the effects of their stardom – a searing portrait of the pitfalls of the American dream.

Written by BAFTA and Evening Standard Award-winning Roy Williams (Sucker Punch, Days Of Significance) in close collaboration with members of the family of Marvin Gaye, Soul is a dramatic thriller about one of the most influential musicians of our time. #UntoldSoul

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Our fourth tribute to William Shakespeare is his last masterpiece The Tempest, in a vibrant new version by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Oscar and BAFTA winning Ida; Her Naked Skin, National Theatre).

Set on a remote island of villains, lovers, fools and outcasts, The Tempest is a tale of enlightenment and forgiveness.

Conjuring up a supernatural world of sorcery, savagery, shipwrecks and chivalry, Shakespeare’s late play is the bard at his most mystical and audacious.

Shakespeare’s magical story of growing up and growing old will be performed by the next generation of talent – an ensemble of 18-25 year olds that brings together the most promising young actors from the UK and Northamptonshire.

The production is a unique collaboration with the National Youth Theatre, whose renowned alumni rank amongst Britain’s greatest actors including Northampton’s Matt Smith, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Helen Mirren and Daniel Day Lewis.

HHHH “THE NYT CAST GIVE A STORMING, NUANCED ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE AND THE SHOW IS MORE THAN A MATCH FOR THE BEST OF THE WEST END” WHAT’S ON STAGE ON CONSENSUAL #Tempest16 www.nyt.org.uk

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Adaptor Rebecca Lenkiewicz

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Charles Dickens considered his novel A Tale Of Two Cities “the best story I have ever written.” Interweaving one family’s intensely personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution, it is an epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption amidst horrific violence and world changing events.

Following its celebrated premiere as part of our Made In Northampton 2014 season, our UK Theatre Award nominated production returns to the Royal stage for one week only ahead of a major national tour.

PART OF 2016 SEASON TICKET A co-production with Touring Consortium Theatre Company

In an age when governments across the world seem impotent in the face of increasing unrest, this bold dramatic adaptation

by Mike Poulton (Fortune’s Fool, Old Vic; Wolf Hall, RSC) set to rousing original music by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman (The Cider House Rules, Beloved) seems more relevant than ever. It is directed by Artistic Director James Dacre, designed by Mike Britton (Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, To Sir With Love) and featuring one of the largest acting companies to ever appear on the Royal’s stage.

“DICKENSIAN SYMMETRIES, POLARITIES AND IRONIES – THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES – ARE KEENLY REFLECTED IN THIS SPLENDID PRODUCTION” THE OBSERVER “MASTERLY VERSION… WONDERFUL THEATRE...

ONE THRILLING EVENING” LIBBY PURVES, THEATRECAT.COM “LOOKS STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL” THE TIMES #TOTCTour16

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Director James Dacre Designer Mike Britton

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After escaping the workhouse and landing on the streets of London, Oliver is sent spinning into a world of dodgy deals, pick-pocketing and the quest for love. With help from Artful Dodger and Fagin, Oliver begins this new adventure. But could his old life return to haunt him?

Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! is one of the most successful musicals of all time, featuring a memorable score that includes such classics as I’d Do Anything, Food Glorious Food and As Long As He Needs Me. Director Christopher Elmer-Gorry (Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street) and Musical Director James Clements explore the murky underworld of Victorian London in Royal & Derngate Youth Theatre and Young Company’s brand new production of this multiaward winning musical. #RDOliver By arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Ltd of New York.

TUE 12 – SUN 17 JULY EVES 7.30PM, SAT & SUN MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS £6, £10 & £14 ROYAL

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THE MUSICIANS

FRI 26 & SAT 27 FEBRUARY EVES 8PM, SAT MATINEE 2.45PM Buzzing with excitement and adrenaline, the orchestra of Ridley Road School prepare to give a classical concert in Moscow, playing Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony before an audience of important cultural bigwigs. But their plans take a swift turn when their instruments are impounded by customs.

Does the dream trip to Moscow have to end with such bitter disappointment for the orchestra, or will they find a way to make it to the stage in time for this performance of a lifetime?

Director Ashley Elbourne (Hacktivists), Designer Helen Coyston (Peter Pan) and Royal & Derngate’s Young Company: Connect examine the difference between Russian culture in 2003 and the modern day, while bringing acclaimed writer Patrick Marber’s (Dealer’s Choice) The Musicians to life.

This show is also being performed as part of National Theatre Connections, see page 16 for details. #RDMusicians

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FRI 22 & SAT 23 JULY EVES 7.45PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM There’s an art to selling stilettos and you’d better grasp it. Learn a good wind-up, learn the pull of cash, learn drugs, learn sex, and run wild with the market monkeys. Stay sharp in the ruthless world of Essex traders. Romford Market, 1985. This boy has everything to learn.

Directed by Jesse Jones, Royal & Derngate’s Actors Company celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the original National Theatre production of this spectacular, savage yarn, which brings a market jungle to the Royal stage. Written by David Eldridge (The Scandalous Lady W, BBC; In Basildon, Royal Court), this is a tale about the time Mrs Thatcher said we should embrace the marketplace; a story about losing your innocence... and your cherry.

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OTHER PLAYS MAY HAVE VIEWED THE 1980S MORE CRITICALLY. BUT I CAN’T THINK OF ANY THAT HAVE CAUGHT IT SO WELL” THE GUARDIAN ON MARKET BOY, NATIONAL THEATRE #RDMarketBoy TICKETS £9 ROYAL

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ROYAL•REACT•RESPOND THE HERBAL BED SAT 13 & 20 FEBRUARY 5.30PM

Royal & Derngate’s Young Company: Respond dive into Ophelia’s Garden to explore the love affairs written

by Shakespeare.

Directed by Ben Spiller, the Young Company will work on a new piece inspired by the Made In Northampton production of The Herbal Bed, which promises to feature some of the most loved Shakespeare characters.

For more information on the Young Company and Youth Theatre, please contact ashley.elbourne@royalandderngate.co.uk TICKETS £5, or £3 if booked with tickets for the matinee of The Herbal Bed ROYAL

STORYTELLING MASTERCLASS WITH RACHEL ROSE REID SUN 31 JANUARY 10AM–3PM

In this workshop you will unleash your potential for descriptive and sensory language and learn how to use it to engage and inspire your audience. Using traditional tales and personal stories, you will learn how you are the ‘movie director’ for the audience’s imagination, and how your words, voice and physicality can take them on a powerful journey through your narrative.

Please bring an object with you that has a story attached to it (nothing too valuable).

COST £25 per participant UNDERGROUND

HOLIDAY PROJECT FEBRUARY HALF-TERM

GREEK MYTHS & LEGENDS MON 15 – THU 18 FEBRUARY 10AM-3PM

Medusa was a monster; Zeus was the god of the sky; Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty.

What would happen if they all met?

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

Looking at a selection of these immortal stories over four days of drama-themed workshops, you will work towards an informal sharing with friends and family.

COST £100 per participant

FOR AGES 4-7 AND 8-13

UNDERGROUND

BEHIND THE CURTAIN EXCITING PERFORMANCE TOURS FOR GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUALS It is 1884, it is opening night...

Explore the colourful history of the Royal auditorium and find out how our Made In Northampton productions are made.

Please see our website for tour dates and times. To book a place on one of our scheduled tours or to arrange an exclusive tour, contact Box Office. An afternoon tea package is also available on many of these tours.

Please see our website for tour dates and times.

Running time: approx 90 minutes. We regret that this tour may not be suitable for those with access requirements. Customers are advised to wear flat shoes.

COST £13 per person, please call Box Office to book or to discuss exclusive bookings.

We charge a £2.50 per-transaction fee for bookings over £15, excluding Friends, Groups and Disabled Patrons.

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LAST YEAR AUDIENCE MEMBERS:

PARTICIPANTS:

LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT:

373,527 23,405 £23 MILLION This would not have been possible without the support of:

FUNDERS

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Ways in which you can support us: MAKE A ONE-OFF DONATION

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

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.

NAME A SEAT

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

Prices start from £250.

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.

LEAVE A LEGACY

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BUSINESS PARTNERS

Align your business with us and reach more than 300,000 audience members.

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

Ideal for corporate entertaining and rewarding your loyal staff.

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

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.

Royal & Derngate is a trading name of The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 1075741. VAT No: 623532071

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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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AT A GLANCE Preview Pre/Post-show Talk Guest Night Schools only performance Friends & Members – 2 for the price of 1 JANUARY Thu 7 January Fri 8 January Sat 9 January Mon 11 January Tue 12 January Wed 13 January Thu 14 January Fri 15 January Sat 16 January Tue 19 January Thu 21 January Fri 22 January Sat 23 January Sun 24 January Tue 26 January Wed 27 January Thu 28 January Fri 29 January Sat 30 January Sun 31 January FEBRUARY Mon 1 February Tue 2 February Wed 3 February Thu 4 February Fri 5 February Sat 6 February Mon 8 February Tue 9 February Wed 10 February Thu 11 February Fri 12 February Sat 13 February Mon 15 February Tue 16 February Wed 17 February Thu 18 February

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES (see page 67) Captioned Audio Described Sign Interpreted Relaxed performance Pre-Show Touch Tours Performance for audiences with special needs

SHOW The 39 Steps Motown's Greatest Hits The 39 Steps Beyond The Barricade The 39 Steps St Petersberg Classic Ballet - Giselle The 39 Steps St Petersberg Classic Ballet - Giselle The 39 Steps St Petersberg Classic Ballet - The Nutcracker The 39 Steps The 39 Steps St Petersberg Classic Ballet - The Nutcracker Shiny St Petersberg Classic Ballet - The Nutcracker The 39 Steps St Petersberg Classic Ballet - The Nutcracker The 39 Steps I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Anton & Erin – Just Gotta Dance Anton & Erin – Just Gotta Dance The Burlesque Show The Burlesque Show An Evening With Bernie Keith Count Duckula – The Jewels Of Duckula Jersey Boys Jersey Boys The Magnificent Music Hall Matinee Jersey Boys Jersey Boys David O'Doherty Jersey Boys I'm Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Masterclass With Rachel Rose Reid SHOW Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys Jersey Boys The Herbal Bed Jersey Boys The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed The Classic Rock Show The Herbal Bed The Johann Strauss Gala The Herbal Bed Simply The Best Divas The Herbal Bed Royal • React • Respond – The Herbal Bed The Herbal Bed Greek Myths & Legends Holiday Project The Herbal Bed Greek Myths & Legends Holiday Project Brendan Cole – A Night To Remember The Herbal Bed Greek Myths & Legends Holiday Project The Herbal Bed Greek Myths & Legends Holiday Project The Herbal Bed

TIME 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 11am & 2pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 8pm 2pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.45pm 10am-3pm TIME 7.30pm 7.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 5.30pm 7.45pm 10am-3pm 7.45pm 10am-3pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 10am-3pm 7.45pm 10am-3pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm

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King Lear King Lear Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Priscilla Queen Of The Desert King Lear Priscilla Queen Of The Desert King Lear Solid Silver '60s King Lear King Lear Pasha Kovalev King Lear King Lear King Lear James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock King Lear James II: Day Of The Innocents James III: The True Mirror James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock James II: Day Of The Innocents James III: The True Mirror King Lear King Lear King Lear King Lear Ireland's Call That'll Be The Day King Lear King Lear The Knights Of Music Bellowhead We'll Meet Again Julian Clary SHOW Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat The Complete Deaths Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat The Complete Deaths Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat The Complete Deaths Heartbeat Heartbeat The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary Heartbeat The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary Heartbeat Heartbeat The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary Heartbeat The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary RPO Alexandra Dariescu The Illegal Eagles Tell Me On A Sunday Soul Soul Chicago Soul Soul Chicago Chicago Soul Soul Chicago Chicago Soul Chicago Soul World's Greatest Drummer We've Only Just Begun Soul Soul

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

The 39 Steps (p.6) Mon-Thu Eves £30 Thu Mat £28 Fri & Sat Eves & £31 Sat Mat

£28.50 £26.50 £24.50 £25 £24 £22 £29 £27 £25

£19 £18 £20

£16 £13.50 £18

St. Petersburg Classic Ballet – The Nutcracker & Giselle (p.7) £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.8) Opening Night £40 & Wed Mats Tue-Thu Eves & £43 2nd Mon £47 Fri & Sat Eves & Sat Mats

£36.50 £31.50 £25.50 £20.50 £38

£34

£39.50 £36.50

£16

£26.50 £23.50 £20.50 £29

Johann Strauss Gala (p.28) £32.50 £29.50 £26.50 £21.50

£26

£23.50

£17.50

£26

£23

£19

£17

£13

£27 £29

£24 £26

£20 £24

£18 £19

£14 £15

£21

£19

£16

£24 £26

£21 £23

£19 £21

£24

£22

£17

£30 £32

£25 £28

£21 £24

The Last Tango (p.12) Mon Eve £31 £29 £25.50 & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £34.50 £30.50 £26.50 £37 £34 £30 Fri-Sat Eves & Sat Mat Priscilla Queen Of The Desert (p.13) Mon Eve & Wed £33 £30 £28 Mat Tue-Thu Eves £37 £35 £32 Fri & Sat Eves & £40 £38 £35 Sat Mat

Heartbeat (p.18) Mon Eve & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eve Fri & Sat Eve & Sat Mat

£18.50

£16

£20

£17

£19

£16

£13

£22.50

£28 £30

£26.50 £24 £22 £19 £27.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.50

Chicago (p.19) Mon-Thu Eves £38 Fri & Sat Eves & £42.50 Sat Mat Wed Mat £35

£21

£21 £23

£25

Buddy (p.24) Mon Eve & Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves Fri & Sat Eves & Sat Mat

£15 £16

£36 £39

£32 £35

£30 £32

£25 £28

£21 £24

£32

£28

£24

£21

£17

£24 £26

£18 £20

£20

£16

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (p.22) Tue-Fri Eves £45.50 £42.50 £36 £28 Sat & Sun Eves £49.50 £46.50 £40 £32 and Mats Thu Mat £40.50 £36.50 £31.50 £25.50 Dirty Dancing (p.23) Mon Eve & Fri £39 Early Eve Tue-Thu Eves £42 Fri & Sat Eves & £46 Sat Mat

The Yeoman Of The Guard (p.10) Mon & Tue Eves £18.50 £17.50 Wed Eve & Sat £19 £18 Mat Thu-Sat Eves £20 £19 The Perfect Murder (p.11) Mon Eve & £28 Wed Mats Tue-Thu Eves £29 Fri-Sat Eves £31 & Sat Mat

Joseph (p.17) Tue-Thu Eve & £28 £26 £24 Sat Mat Fri & Sat Eve £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 Wed & Thu Mat £20 £17 £15 and Fri Early Eve

£35

£29.50 £24.50 £21.50

£38 £40

£33 £36

£27.50 £23.50 £30.50 £26.50

£28

£26

£23

£19

£16

£30 £33

£28 £31

£26 £29

£23 £26

£18 £20

£18 £19 £20

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performances (p.29, p.36, p.38, p.39) £34.50 £32 £29 £27 £23 £15 Made In Northampton: The Herbal Bed (p.44) Mon-Fri Eves £28 £25 £22.50 £19.50 Sat Eves £29 £26 £23.50 £20 Matinees & £22 £20 £18 £16 Previews

£14 £14.50 £13

£10 £11 £10

Made In Northampton: King Lear (p.46) Madam Bovary (p.49) Soul (P.50) A Tale Of Two Cities (p.54) Mon-Fri Eves £28 £26 £23 £20 £15 £11 Sat Eves £29 £27 £24 £21 £16 £12 Matinees & £23 £21 £19 £17 £14 £10 Previews

TRANSACTION CHARGES

It is still possible to avoid the transaction charge, with many paying no charge at all, including:

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.

• Members of our Friends, Gold and Artistic Director’s schemes • Anyone booking eight or more tickets for a single performance as part of a Group Booking • 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.

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SEASON TICKETS Buy a season ticket and make considerable savings on every Made In Northampton production BOOK ALL 5 SHOWS £8 off per ticket (Add Ons £2 off per ticket) BOOK 4 SHOWS £7 off per ticket (Add Ons £1 off per ticket) BOOK 3 SHOWS £5 off per ticket (Add Ons £1 off per ticket)

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

Please ask Box Office at time of booking.

If you have already purchased The Herbal Bed this will count as one of your shows.

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

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.

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.

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.

Other benefits include priority booking, no transaction fees, 10% café/bar discount and Members’ e-newsletter.

Call Louise Lecky-Thompson on our membership line 01604 635868.

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

Sat Eve) All season ticket discounts apply to the top three price bands only, and for The Tempest and Spymonkey only one discount per ticket applies.

ALL SEASON TICKET HOLDERS: • Free exchanges or transfer to family and friends • Discounts on 2016/17 Christmas Show • Discounts on all Youth Theatre, Young Company and Actors Company Shows • 20% off all programmes in the season • Pay no transaction charge on your season ticket

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.

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 42-43) 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.

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