Royal Exchange Theatre
Exchange 2010~2011 Autumn~Winter
Welcome Our programme of plays really gives a sense of what we’re all about. We've always been inspired by three periods of theatre history. The Greeks, the Elizabethans and late 19th century Europe. We are starting the Season with three great plays from each of these periods which are profound explorations of the human condition. We've always been proud of our North Western roots and we have a classic Manchester School play for the festive period. We are also a new writing theatre and by the end of this Season, we will have produced 137 premieres. To start 2011 we're delighted and excited to present two of the prize-winning plays from our recent Bruntwood Playwriting Competition. Both are first plays by new, original voices (one North Western) with something to say and a real theatrical talent for saying it. As well as our Season of plays our building is a hive of activity with many different and diverse events for your interest and pleasure. We thank you for your support and look forward to sharing this work with you. Braham Murray, Greg Hersov and Sarah Frankcom Artistic Directors
Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DH. Box Office: 0161 833 9833. Website: royalexchange.co.uk Registered Charity No. 255424. Images by Ray Chan, building photography by Jonathan Keenan and Joel Fildes
Doctor Faustus By Christopher Marlowe
The Theatre 8 September ~ 9 October 2010
Directed by Toby Frow Designed by Ben Stones
Half Price Previews 8, 9, 10 September
“I do repent; and yet I do despair; Hell strives with grace within my breast: What shall I do to shun the snares of death?” When Doctor Faustus’ desire for power and knowledge leads him to conjure up the demon Mephistopheles, he finds himself offered the ultimate bargain: he will be granted everything he desires for 24 years, but at the end of that time will have to hand his soul over to the devil. So begins a hedonistic journey in time and space as Faustus turns the world into his playground. But wherever he goes and the clock ticks down to his final damnation, he is followed by the shadow of his infernal bargain in Christopher Marlowe's STUNNING and SAVAGE tragedy. Did you know? It is often claimed that there are only really seven stories in the world. DOCTOR FAUSTUS, and the story of the debt that must be repaid, is one of these archetypes.
Back Stage Tour Wednesday 15 September at 11am After Show Discussion Thursday 7 October Audio-described Performance Saturday 2 October at 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Friday 8 October at 7.30pm Extra Matinee Tuesday 21 September at 2.30pm (no evening performance) Exchange Education Accompanying workshops and resources, visit royalexchange.co.uk/education
Think... MACBETH meets HIS DARK MATERIALS.
Suitable for ages 15+
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04 ~ 05
The Lady from the Sea By Henrik Ibsen
The Theatre 13 October ~ 6 November 2010
Adapted by David Eldridge from a literal translation by Charlotte Barslund Directed by Sarah Frankcom Designed by Liz Ascroft
Half Price Previews 13, 14, 15 October
“Tomorrow you shall have your freedom again. You shall live your own life…” When the lighthouse keeper’s daughter Ellida meets the widower Dr. Wangel, she tries to put her long-lost first love far behind her and begin a new life as a wife and stepmother. But the tide is turning, an English ship is coming down the fjord, and the undercurrents threaten to drag a whole family beneath the surface in this PASSIONATE and SWEEPING drama. Did you know? With this all-new version of THE LADY FROM THE SEA, acclaimed playwright David Eldridge is adding to his previous successful adaptations of FESTEN, THE WILD DUCK and JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN.
Back Stage Tour Wednesday 20 October at 11am After Show Discussion Wednesday 3 November after 7.30pm performance Audio-Described Performance Saturday 30 October at 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Tuesday 2 November at 7.30pm Extra Matinee Tuesday 26 October at 2.30pm (no evening performance) Exchange Education Accompanying workshops and resources, visit royalexchange.co.uk/education
Think... ANNA KARENINA meets THE PIANO.
Suitable for ages 12+
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06 ~ 07
The Bacchae By Euripides
The Theatre 10 November ~ 4 December 2010
In a new version by Mike Poulton Production conceived and created by Mark Bruce and Braham Murray Directed by Braham Murray Designed by Louise-Ann Wilson Choreographed by Mark Bruce
Half Price Previews 10, 11, 12 November
“A new god has risen…” When a new god - the god of the life force, the god of sensuality, wine and the dance, the god that other religions fear - arrives in a buttoned-down world, he finds a leader who no longer believes in a power higher than himself, who will do whatever it takes to preserve the status quo. But this society is a ticking time bomb, revolution is in the air and the people are desperate for change. A band of sisters are ready to explode and destroy everyone and everything that gets in their way in Mike Poulton’s all-new version of this DARK and LIBERATING play, co-conceived with choreographer Mark Bruce and director Braham Murray.
Back Stage Tour Wednesday 17 November at 11am After Show Discussion Thursday 2 December Audio-Described Performance Saturday 27 November at 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Friday 3 December at 7.30pm Extra Matinee Tuesday 23 November at 2.30pm (no evening performance) Exchange Education Accompanying workshops and resources, visit royalexchange.co.uk/education
Did you know? Mark Bruce and Braham Murray previously worked together on THE GLASS MENAGERIE, PEER GYNT and ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. Think... HAIR meets TITUS ANDRONICUS. Suitable for ages 12+
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08 ~ 09
Zack By Harold Brighouse
The Theatre 7 December 2010 ~ 22 January 2011
Directed by Greg Hersov Designed by Laurie Dennett
Half Price Previews 7, 8, 9, 10 December
“Things always do go wrong with me, and they’ve been going the wrongest road they could, but, by gum, there’s just a chance to put them right this time.” When her wealthy, unmarried niece Virginia comes to stay, Mrs. Munning is desperate to show that her golden boy, son Paul is prime husband material, and turn the family’s fast-developing money worries into a thing of the past. But for their increasingly elaborate scheme to have any chance of success, they must keep Paul’s unconventional, underachieving younger brother Zack out of the way and out of trouble, and that proves to be anything but easy in Harold Brighouse’s TENDER and HILARIOUS comedy classic. Did you know? One of the celebrated Manchester School of Writers, Harold Brighouse was born in Eccles. Brighouse’s most famous play HOBSON’S CHOICE sold out at the Royal Exchange seven years ago.
Back Stage Tour Wednesday 15 December at 11am Audio-Described Performance Saturday 15 January at 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Tuesday 18 January at 7.30pm Extra Matinees Tuesday 21 December at 2.30pm Friday 24 December at 2.30pm Monday 27 December at 4pm Exchange Education Accompanying workshops and resources, visit royalexchange.co.uk/education
Think... HOBSON’S CHOICE meets HARVEY.
Suitable for ages 12+
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10 ~ 11
Mogadishu
WORLD PREMIERE
By Vivienne Franzmann
The Theatre 26 January ~ 19 February 2011
Directed by Matthew Dunster Designed by Tom Scutt
Half Price Previews 26, 27, 28 January
“I’m going to give you one more chance to tell the truth. So think very carefully about what you say...” When white secondary school teacher Amanda is pushed to the ground by black student Jason, she’s reluctant to report it as she knows exclusion could condemn him to a future as troubled as his past. Once the boy and his peers have decided to protect themselves by spinning a story of their own, Amanda finds herself sucked into a vortex of lies in which victim becomes perpetrator. With the truth becoming less clear and more dangerous by the day, it isn’t long before careers, relationships and even lives are under threat in Vivienne Franzmann’s GRIPPING and URGENT new play. Did you know? Bruntwood Award Winner Vivienne Franzmann was herself a secondary school teacher in East London for ten years.
Back Stage Tour Wednesday 2 February at 11am After Show Discussion Thursday 17 February Audio-Described Performance Saturday 5 February at 4pm Extra Matinee Tuesday 8 February at 2.30pm (no evening performance) BSL Interpreted Performance Friday 18 February at 7.30pm Exchange Education Accompanying workshops and resources, visit royalexchange.co.uk/education Winner of The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition
Think... THE CRUCIBLE meets GRANGE HILL. Transfers to the Lyric, Hammersmith: 7 March - 2 April 2011 Suitable for ages 15+
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12 ~ 13
Winterlong
WORLD PREMIERE
By Andrew Sheridan
The Studio 2 ~ 19 February 2011
Directed by Sarah Frankcom Designed by Amanda Stoodley
After Show Discussion Wednesday 16 February
“It ends tonight. In a few minutes everything will be gone. None of this will matter…” From the moment he came into the world as the snow fell and the cold wind blew, Oscar’s existence has been a stagger through an underworld peopled by loners and losers, and he’s aching to piece it all together. With the figures that clot his life unwilling to fix him when they’re unable to fix themselves, Oscar must discover whether or not a bird with a broken wing can ever learn to fly or is destined to remain earthbound forever in Andrew Sheridan’s SHATTERING and HEARTBREAKING new play.
Exchange Education Accompanying workshops and resources, visit royalexchange.co.uk/education Winner of The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition
Studio Season Sponsored by
Did you know? Bruntwood Award Winner Andrew Sheridan has previously appeared at the Exchange as a performer in productions including PORT, LITTLE VOICE and JONAH & OTTO. Think... PUNK ROCK meets KES.
Suitable for ages 14+
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14 ~ 15
The Studio. 17 ~ 18 September
The Studio. 23 ~ 25 September
English Touring Theatre presents Omar in
New Art Club present
Lovesong
This is Now
Written and directed by Ché Walker Music by Omar Lyefook
Devised and Performed by Tom Roden and Pete Shenton
I wanna be your man from now till I'm put in the ground... Soul singer Oscar lives in the fast lane. Easy come, easy go. Easy women and no questions asked. He pays for sex and pays for drugs but there’s something missing. Brooding over what might have been, he is forced to reflect on a life lived recklessly, and is taken by surprise finding love where he could never have expected…
It’s 1983 - Madonna releases her first album, Boy George’s Culture Club is top of the UK singles chart with Karma Chameleon, and 13 year old future contemporary dance star Tom Roden illegally tapes the first ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ LP onto a C60 cassette. Fast forward 27 years - Madonna is a divorcee on a mission to adopt Africa, Boy George has been in prison on an abduction charge and Tom has teamed up with Pete Shenton to form New Art Club. Finding the cassette one day, the two of them listen to it and a brand new show is born.
Featuring his own music and lyrics, this unmissable one-man show is performed by soul legend Omar founder of nu-classic British Soul - who again joins forces with award-winning writer/director, Ché Walker following their triumphant collaboration last year on the soul/funk musical BEEN SO LONG (Young Vic London, Latitude & Edinburgh Festivals)
Join Britain’s funniest dance duo as they deconstruct this first ever Now album and jump headlong into the dark pool of days gone by and come out covered in a filthy 80’s gunk. Wrestling with classic hits from Bonnie Tyler and Duran Duran, amongst others, will Tom and Pete be able to save the audience from drowning in nostalgia?
‘Soul star Omar endows the genre with street cred’ Independent on Sunday on BEEN SO LONG
‘A slick, warmly delivered, bloody funny slice of modern dance-meets-comedy fun’ The List
Contains graphic language. Suitable for ages 16+
Suitable for ages 16+
The Studio. 6 ~ 9 October
The Studio. 19 ~ 23 October
Running To Paradise in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre presents
Cheap Seats in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre presents
The Ching Room/ The Moira Monologues
Plain Jane
by Alan Bissett Directed by Cheryl Martin (THE CHING ROOM) & Sacha Kyle (THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES) A double bill of monologues, performed and written by Alan Bissett, one of Scotland’s most exciting young writers. THE CHING ROOM When you've got to go, you've got to go. But not if you're Rory, and there's a weird and dangerous stranger in the cubicle who seems to know too much about your secrets. Rory realises too late the peril he's in and, even worse, starts to like it. Can Rory escape before the stranger tempts him into crossing a line that will change his life forever? THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES A series of stories from Falkirk's hardest woman, Moira Bell. Whether defending her 'snookelums pookelums' from the local rottweiler, attempting to seduce a teacher in the school where she works as a cleaner, or belting out Diana Ross for the Scotia karaoke night, Moira is hilarious and heartwarming company. Suitable for ages 14+
Written by Alistair McDowall Directed by Clive Judd Produced by Lucy Oliver-Harrison ‘I want to break her.’ Jane is the new girl at an exclusive boarding school. She wasn’t popular at her old school, and she’s doing even worse with her new roommates. Awkward and naïve, she soon falls prey to the vicious games of Becki and Holly, who are determined to rip her to pieces before term ends. From the makers of the award-winning 5:30 and EIGHTEEN STUPID REASONS WHY I LOVE YOU LOTS AND LOTS, PLAIN JANE is a black comedy with teeth.
Suitable for ages 14+
16 ~ 17
Photo by Stephen Cummiskey
The Studio. 26 October ~ 6 November
The Studio. 16 ~ 20 November
World Premiere
News From Nowhere presents A Royal Court Theatre Production
Love, Love, Love By Mike Bartlett A Paines Plough / Drum Theatre Plymouth production Directed by James Grieve 1967. Kenneth and Sandra know the world is changing. And they want some of it. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE takes on the baby boomer generation as it retires, and finds it full of trouble. Smoking, drinking, affectionate and paranoid, one couple’s forty-year journey from initial burst to full bloom. Mike Bartlett’s play COCK won an Olivier Award in 2010. James Grieve is co-Artistic Director of Paines Plough.
3 November at 6pm Come To Where I’m From Before the Wednesday evening performance of LOVE LOVE LOVE, a special presentation of monologues commissioned by Paines Plough and the Royal Exchange Theatre from local writers, inspired by their memories and experiences of their home town. Part of a Paines Plough nationwide project examining if home is really where the heart is. Tickets £5. See royalexchange.co.uk for more details.
The Author by Tim Crouch Directed by Karl James & a smith Cast Tim Crouch, Chris Goode, Vic Llewellyn, Esther Smith ‘I have the choice to continue. I have the choice to stop’. Settle back into the warmth of the theatre. Relax as the story unfolds. For you. With you. Of you. A story of hope, violence, togetherness and exploitation. Laugh with the actors, tap your feet to the music, take a chocolate, turn to your neighbour. You’re here. Tim Crouch’s new play is about the harm carried out in the name of art. Performed within its audience, it tells the story of another play: a shocking and abusive play written by a playwright called Tim Crouch who oversteps the line. THE AUTHOR is a highly original and terrifyingly seductive journey into the horror of our mediated world. ‘A dazzling theatrical experience that lets nobody off the hook, opening our eyes to what should be blindingly obvious: we all have a choice.’ **** The Guardian Contains material that may be disturbing. Recommended for 18+
The Studio. 14 December ~ 1 January
The Studio. 12 ~ 15 January
Tangere Arts present
Horse + Bamboo present
Tin Soldier
Storm in a Teacup
By Noël Greig Based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson Directed & Composed by Lewis Gibson Performed by Gary Lagden
Written, directed and designed by Alison Duddle and Bob Frith Music by Chris Davis Performed by Jonny Quick and Mark Whitaker
‘He may be made of tin, He may have lost one limb, But in his heart he knows, that if steadfast he stands, and steadfast he stares, At the one that he loves, Then all will be fine in the end…………..’ Or will it?
It’s not always easy making friends. Especially when you live in a lighthouse surrounded by dangerous rocks, towering waves and trouble making seagulls.
Join our Steadfast Tin Soldier and his friends on an amazing magical, musical, mysterious journey. Chased by an evil goblin, threatened by a monstrous rat, swallowed by an enormous fish - he travels helter skelter towards his appointment with destiny through thick and thin and even thicker - until he reaches his final destination! But be warned my friends - It may all end in tears!
An exciting opportunity for a tea party with a friend arises when the supply boat comes. But the lighthouse keeper’s nervousness turns what could have been a delight into a disaster. It’s only when a storm blows in and real disaster looms that he can find the courage to save the day AND rebuild his friendship.
From the award-winning team who brought you HOOD IN THE WOOD and A TASTY TALE, comes TIN SOLDIER, an exciting rollercoaster of a performance. With love, laughter, and live music, this is not one to miss! Suitable for ages 7+
Suitable for ages 4+
18 ~ 19
Word
Exodus Festival
The Royal Exchange Theatre presents a series of events across both spaces celebrating the spoken word.
Presented as part of the Exodus Onstage refugee theatre festival, a challenging season of contemporary work at venues across Manchester, exploring the narratives of war, diaspora and asylum.
The Studio 27 September, 18 October, 15 November
The Studio 24 ~ 26 November Exchange Education presents
Carol Ann Duffy and Friends Following our hugely successful series in the autumn we continue our programme of special evenings of poetry and music hosted by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. Presenting established poets of national standing alongside a new generation of distinctive voices, each evening is an unique mix of jazz, poetry and conversation. Music from 7.00pm, readings from 7.30pm and book signings after the show. £9.50 / £6.50 concessions
Into The Blue An evening of brand new, devised theatre from the Exchange’s own World Wide Workshop (WWW) and friends, including the Medical Foundation Drama Group in association with IN PLACE OF WAR at the University of Manchester. £7.00 / £4 all concessions
The Theatre
In Conversation
The Studio 27 November
A series of events presenting poets and writers in the round, often followed by book-signings. The Manchester Writing School at MMU is delighted to be working in partnership with the Royal Exchange Theatre to present some of today's most popular established writers and new and emerging talent to a public audience in the heart of the city.
Segun presents
Tuesdays at 7pm 26 October 2010: Poets Ian Duhig and Douglas Dunn 23 November 2010: Novelists Jonathan Coe and Nicholas Royle 8 February 2011: To be confirmed £5.00 / £3.50 all concessions More information available at royalexchange.co.uk/word
Speakeasy Speakeasy is where Manchester people express their soul. It’s a funky mix of poets, rappers and vocalists performing to the sounds of soul, jazz and hip hop, in other words, a collective spirit of Black music and words. £9.50 / £6.50 concessions
Winners of The Bruntwood 2008
Punk Rock On Tour In 2010 by Simon Stephens
The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition 2011
***** ‘ONE OF THE BEST PLAYS OF THE YEAR’ The Sunday Express
Are you over 16? Live in the UK or Ireland? Do you have a story to tell? Look out for the launch of The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition in February 2011.
**** ‘Combines emotional truth and raw intensity to THRILLING theatrical effect’ The Daily Telegraph
The Bruntwood is the biggest playwriting competition in the UK. Since its launch in 2005, it has awarded £80,000 to new writers and six of the winning plays have been produced at the Royal Exchange.
Our critically-acclaimed Royal Exchange Theatre and Lyric Hammersmith co-production from Autumn/Winter 2009 is going on a National tour
‘Encouraging and nurturing new writing through The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition is an exciting process for everyone involved and I’m proud of the unique contribution it has made to theatre. By stimulating creativity and reaching out to new audiences, the competition has unlocked talent and forged careers for aspiring playwrights, breathing new life into theatre’. Mike Oglesby, Chairman of Bruntwood
Catch it at the following theatres: 21 - 25 September 28 September - 2 October 5 - 9 October 12 - 16 October 19 - 23 October 26 - 30 October 2 - 6 November 9 - 13 November
Sheffield Lyceum Kings Edinburgh Birmingham Rep Eastbourne Park Theatre Salisbury Playhouse Theatre Royal Plymouth Oxford Playhouse Leicester Curve
For more information, visit royalexchange.co.uk/ontour
All writers of any experience are welcome and should visit writeaplay.co.uk for details. Sponsored by
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Save Money With a Season Ticket Buy a Season Ticket and save up to £42.50. That’s up to 25% off full price tickets.
This Season, to celebrate The Studio, you can save 25% in the Theatre and The Studio. Choose two visiting company shows. See pages 16 ~ 19 for details. See some of the best shows in the country in two of the most exciting theatre spaces. A Season Ticket is great value, offers great savings, priority booking and flexibility. Book now and choose your dates later. PRIORITY BOOKING: we reserve some of the best seats for Season Ticket holders, but we advise you not to leave it too late as many performances can sell out. FLEXIBILITY: change your date or seats (free of charge) at any time, as long as we have the seats available and the time for you to send in your original tickets*. SAVINGS: there are prices to suit all pockets (see five shows for only £60) as well as huge savings on the best seats in the House (save up to £7.50 per ticket). *Tickets can only be exchanged up to 48 hours in advance of your original or new performance, whichever comes first. All tickets are subject to availability.
How to Book: See the Seating Plan on page 24. Choose the area where you would like to sit and use the colour coding to choose the Season Ticket price. Fill in the Season Ticket Booking Form, including payment and send it to us at the Theatre. Or call to book on 0161 833 9833.
Loyalty Card: Your Loyalty Card gives you discounts in the Theatre, Craft Shop, Costume Hire, in Bar Exchange and in The Round. Did you know that the Royal Exchange Theatre is a registered charity? By making a donation to our Development Fund you will be supporting all aspects of our work. And don’t forget, if you are a UK taxpayer we can claim an extra 28p for every £1 you donate. Simply fill in the box on the Booking Form.
5-Part Season Ticket includes: DR FAUSTUS, THE LADY FROM THE SEA, THE BACCHAE, ZACK and MOGADISHU. Mon - Thu, Sat Mats £104 £90 £62
Saving £26 £22.50 £15.50
Fri & Sat £120 £104 £66
Saving £30 £26 £16.50
Tue/Wed Mat £74 £66 £60
Saving £18.50 £16.50 £15
7-part Season Ticket includes: DR FAUSTUS, THE LADY FROM THE SEA, THE BACCHAE, ZACK, MOGADISHU and your choice of two visiting company shows. Mon - Thu, Sat Mats £112.50 £99.38 £73.13
Saving £37.50 £33.13 £24.38
**Matinees in The Studio are on Thursdays at 2.30pm.
Fri & Sat £127.50 £112.50 £76.88
Saving £42.50 £37.50 £25.63
Tue/Wed Mat** £84.38 £76.88 £71.25
Saving £28.13 £25.63 £23.75
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7 Part Season Ticket - 25% OFF total ticket price (includes tickets for The Studio) DR FAUSTUS, THE LADY FROM THE SEA, THE BACCHAE, ZACK, MOGADISHU and your choice of two visiting company shows. Seating Area Row A 1st Gallery, Row D Stage Level Row B 1st Gallery Rows B, C, E, F, G Stage Level Row A 2nd Gallery
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Ticket Prices The Theatre:
Second Gallery
The Studio: The Studio seating is unreserved and fixed price. Seats are arranged differently for each show.
First Gallery
Full price: £10.00 Concessions: £7.00 Under 13s: £4.00 Students and under 26s: Standby: £5.00 on the day Happy Mondays: £4.00 (Mondays only)
Stage Level
Full price & concessions: Book 2 shows and save £1 on each ticket Book 3 shows and save £2 on each ticket Book 4 shows and save £3 on each ticket Second Gallery First Gallery Row A Row A Row B Row B
Stage Level Row D Rows B,C,E,F,G A (Banquettes)
Standard Prices: Mon - Thu & Sat Mat £26.00 £22.50 £15.50 £9.00
Fri & Sat Eve
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Banquettes*: £9.00
*Banquettes available on day of performance only, from 9.30am ADD £1 TO HELP US MAKE THINGS BETTER FOR YOU A donation of just £1 on each ticket will help support our work on stage and in the community, as well as carrying out planned improvements in the Great Hall. Please give generously to our Development Fund.
How To Book: Box Office is open Monday - Saturday. By phone or fax: 9.30am - 6.15pm Box Office: 0161 833 9833 Fax: 0161 615 6696 Group Bookings and Schools: 0161 833 0483 Minicom: 0161 615 6699 In person: 9.30am - 7.30pm (weekdays) 9.30am - 8pm (Saturdays) Online: Book up to a few hours before the performance. royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline* Suitable for ages 15+ This symbol is a recommended age limit for shows, correct in our opinion at the time of going to print. Please call Box Office for more details. *There is a £2 transaction fee (not per ticket) to cover the costs to the service provider. All prices, times and performance details are correct at time of going to press. We reserve the right to change details if necessary.
Discounts and Access Discounts (Theatre):
Discount Restrictions:
Disabled Patrons: HALF PRICE for any seat, any performance, except restrictions shown. Wheelchair spaces available on request. Price also available for a companion, if applicable.
There are no discounts on Saturday evenings. There are no discounts on lowest priced tickets. All discounts are subject to availability and may be unavailable for busy performances. Appropriate proof of ID required when buying a discounted ticket. Please check with Box Office. Only one discount per ticket.
Over 60s: £3 off Tuesday & Wednesday Matinee, £5 off Saturday Matinee Registered Unemployed: HALF PRICE for all performances (except restrictions shown) Under 16s: HALF PRICE for all performances (except restrictions shown) Happy Mondays: Anyone aged under 26 can get the best available seats for only £4. Only two seats per booking. Mondays only. Student Standbys: HALF PRICE on the day of the performance only (except restrictions shown) Under 26s: visit royalexchange.co.uk/guestlist for information on A Night Less Ordinary - the Arts Council initiative giving FREE tickets at the Royal Exchange. Preview Tickets: Half Price Previews for all Theatre shows. Check Diary for dates (HP) Groups (10+): Call 0161 833 0483 to save on all performances, except restrictions shown and Tuesday & Wednesday matinees. One FREE ticket per twenty seats purchased. Limited number of extra discounts available in first full week. 10 - 20 seats save £2.50 per ticket 21 - 40 seats save £3.50 per ticket 41+ seats save £4.50 per ticket School Groups: limited number of tickets for schools for Monday - Friday including Tuesday & Wednesday Matinees - £8.50 with one teacher free per 10 pupils. Call 0161 833 0483.
Access: The Royal Exchange is committed to improving access for all theatre-goers and aims to ensure that disabled patrons have an enjoyable experience. We have wheelchair spaces and a lift in St Ann’s Square providing level access to all floors. Each production in the Theatre has an audiodescribed performance with a Touch Tour for the visually impaired. Programmes are available in large print, free of charge. We also welcome Guide dogs. We have infra-red assisted hearing facilities and present BSL-interpreted performances in the Theatre. In addition, we now offer a BSL-interpreted tour each season. This brochure is available in large print, on CD and email formats. Our Access Guide will be available online from Summer 2010. Further queries should be directed to the Marketing Department on 0161 615 6784 or from marketing@royalexchange.co.uk Please note that, under the SMOKE FREE law, performers on stage are exempt and there may be smoking in some of our productions.
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Exchange Education
Exchange Education offers a wide-ranging programme of projects, activities and events for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. The aim is to create opportunities for everyone to explore theatre, get involved and make the Royal Exchange their own.
To Find Out More: Drop in to the Education Lounge in the Great Hall Call 0161 615 6721/0 Email education@royalexchange.co.uk Write to Exchange Education, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DH Visit the website at royalexchange.co.uk
Be part of 99%, a major new project with the Co-operative Foundation Truth About Youth Programme. Visit royalexchange.co.uk/99percent to find out more. The work of Exchange Education is supported by Avalon, Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, the Booth Charities, Cargill PLC, Mrs Edith Conn, The Co-operative Foundation, D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, HBOS Lex Leasing, The Idlewild Trust, Irwin Mitchell, John Lewis Partnership, John Thaw Foundation, Manchester Airport, Manchester Guardian Society, Norma Leigh Charitable Trust, N Smith Charitable Trust, The Oglesby Charitable Trust, Old Possum’s Practical Trust, PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Scotshill Trust and The Steel Charitable Trust.
Everyone Can Play A Part The Royal Exchange is a charity and relies on the generous support of individuals, businesses and other organisations to continue its work on and off stage, in schools and in the community. These are just some of the ways that you can help. Plaques Celebrate special occasions or honour loved ones with a permanent plaque on the back of a seat in the Theatre (£500) or on the floor of the Great Hall (£1,000)
Gold, Silver & Bronze Members Regular donors can enjoy benefits such as priority information, special invitations, discounts, Back Stage Tours and BACKSTAGE Newsletter, as well as programme acknowledgement. For more information, call the Development Team on 0161 615 6759. Email development@royalexchange.co.uk
An Ensemble Piece You and your business can play an important role in supporting the Theatre through:
Hospitality and Entertaining • • • • •
Exchange Club or Community Membership Sponsorship (eg. for productions, performances or events) Sponsorship of The Studio Funding new plays or training bursaries Funding Education or Community Partnerships projects
Tailor-made hospitality and entertaining packages with use of the Insider Suite are available for all occasions. For more information, call Rebecca Muir on 0161 615 6790 Email rebecca.muir@royalexchange.co.uk
Major Sponsors of The Royal Exchange Theatre: Bruntwood, Insider, City Inn, Manchester Airport and Halo The Royal Exchange Theatre is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, number 255424. As one of the UK's leading producing theatres we exist to provide entertaining, educational and enriching experiences for all members of the community through our work both on and off the stage.
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Eating And Drinking Eating and drinking at the Royal Exchange is a dramatic affair. A stylish restaurant and a continental style cafe bar - both set against the backdrop of the spectacular Great Hall and Theatre module offer city centre visitors and theatre-goers something truly unique.
BAR EXCHANGE is open from 9.30am to curtain up, serving great coffee, delicious cakes & pastries, soup, sandwiches and a full range of alcoholic and soft drinks and is a great place to meet friends during the day, relax after work or enjoy a drink before the show. Serving modern British cuisine in a relaxed and airy environment, THE ROUND is open for lunch and pre-theatre supper. Call 0161 615 6666 to reserve your table. Visit royalexchange.co.uk for latest menus.
Happy Hour On Friday nights, from 5.30pm - 7pm, enjoy cheap drinks in the Great Hall Bar, alongside Special FX, free entertainment. Visit royalexchange.co.uk/specialfx for more details.
Weddings and Civil Partnerships Celebrate in the Front Room at the Royal Exchange enjoy a theatrical experience you’ll never forget. We can provide everything from rings and wedding favours to props and costumes. Call Paul Lloyd on 0161 615 6793. Email paul.lloyd@roylaexchange.co.uk
... And Shopping Costume Hire With more than 5000 costumes from over 30 years of Royal Exchange productions, our COSTUME HIRE department is the ideal place for individuals, businesses, educational groups, amateur dramatic companies and even wedding parties to hire costumes for all occasions.
Craft Shop If it’s cards, gifts or inspiration you are looking for, then visit the Craft Shop and discover a wide selection of contemporary hand made crafts by makers working across the UK. Commissions welcome. We also offer a Wedding Service, Loyalty Scheme and an interest free* loan, Own Art
(*typical 0% APR.) The hugely popular changing exhibitions are held in cabinets along the colonnade and in the Gallery Corner in the Great Hall.
Nelly Harker as Elvira from BLITHE SPIRIT.
Monday - Saturday 9.30am - curtain up, re-opening at the interval. Call 0161 615 6767. Email craft.shop@royalexchange.co.uk Visit royalexchange.co.uk/craftshop
Souvenirs Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm and alternate Saturdays 10am - 2pm by appointment only. Call 0161 819 6660. Email costume.hire@royalexchange.co.uk 47-53 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JY. See map on page 30.
Royal Exchange mugs, umbrellas, pencils, posters and exclusive photo montages are on sale at the Information Point, along with Manchester postcards, scripts 28 ~ 29 and programmes.
Spend More Time at The Exchange The Royal Exchange Theatre
During each production, a Back Stage Tour takes you on stage and into the areas of the theatre not normally open to the public. Dates on show pages. Call Box Office on 0161 833 9833. Groups of 10+ call 0161 833 0483.
St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DH. Box Office: 0161 833 9833. royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline A665
Back Stage Tours £3
Costume Hire
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Become a Friend
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Market St High St
St. Mary’s Gate St. Ann’s Square
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Call Janet Aslan on 0161 615 6786 Email friends@royalexchange.co.uk Ask at the Information Point
Fennel St
Deansgate
Meet actors of Royal Exchange productions. Meet directors, designers and go backstage. See productions here and at other theatres. Volunteer and help raise funds. Make friends with theatre enthusiasts.
Swan St
Victoria Station
York St King St
Two public entrances in St Ann’s Square (with a lift to Box Office and open during performances) and on Cross Street.
Parking Events and Conferences Businesses can hire rooms in the Theatre building for seminars, conferences and special events. Call Paul Lloyd on 0161 615 6793. Email paul.lloyd@royalexchange.co.uk
What’s Online? With podcasts, video trailers, blogs and Exchange Education resources, there’s plenty online. Join us on Facebook and Twitter to take part in the gossip and daily life of the Theatre. Join our e-list, help us save the planet by receiving info digitally, rather than through mailings. Visit royalexchange.co.uk
Car parks at Market Place, High Street and MEN Arena. For details call Manchester Parking on 0161 234 4111.
Discounted Parking Patrons can get discounted evening parking at Market Place Car Park. Bring your car park ticket to the Box Office on the night for validation.
Public Transport Bus: We are within 15 minutes’ walk of major city centre bus stops. Train: Piccadilly Station is 15 minutes’ walk and Victoria Station is 10 minutes’ walk from the Theatre. Metrolink TRAM: The nearest tram stop is Market Street, 5 minutes’ walk from the Theatre (walk down Market Street and turn left). More information on 0161 228 7811.
... For Free (Or Cheep) Information Point Find out more about the Exchange and the cultural life of Manchester from our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers. Royal Exchange souvenirs, gifts and books are also available. If you’re under 26, you can come to the Theatre for free. Friday Fifty - 50 free tickets available from 12 noon every Friday. Join the Guest List - free tickets for every show in the Season. First Stage - free tickets for young people from community groups who want to try out theatre for the first time. Go to royalexchange.co.uk/anightlessordinary to find out more.
CHEEP: (Deals For Students And Under 26s) Happy Mondays £4 Tickets in the Theatre and The Studio Students get 20% off in the Craft Shop 10% off at Bar Exchange - Mondays only.
Student Offers
Join The E-List Sign up to our e-list - save the environment, save our postage and be the first to hear up to date casting news, receive special offers and find out what’s going on in our monthly bulletins.
The Screen in the Big Hall Look out for video trailers and footage of our shows, backstage secrets, visiting companies and exhibitions on our NEW screen in the Hall.
Exhibitions The Mezzanine Gallery, above Box Office, hosts free exhibitions, changing with every show. Craft Shop Gallery Corner and the Colonnade Cabinets host exhibitions, all on sale in the Craft Shop.
Special FX Every Friday, from 6pm - 7pm, expect the unexpected in the Great Hall with free entertainment, including jazz, stand-up comedy, world music and dance. Happy hour in the Great Hall Bar and Craft Shop from 5.30pm.
Student Standbys - Half Price Theatre and Studio tickets £4 tickets with studentbeans.com £5 off in Costume Hire
Visit royalexchange.co.uk/specialfx for the latest line-up.
Keep In Touch
City Inn is pleased to sponsor Special FX.
Join Royal Textchange SMS for more offers Sign-up to Cheep-enews for info and discounts
Education Lounge
Details, terms & conditions at royalexchange.co.uk/cheep
Drop into the Lounge in the Great Hall and discover things you never dreamt were there... a comfy sofa, talking 30 ~ 31 chair, haunted phones, maybe even a lizard!
September ’10
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Lovesong
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This Is Now This Is Now
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This Is Now Carol Ann Duffy
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01 7.30pm Dr Faustus 02 4.00pm Dr Faustus AD 8.00pm Dr Faustus 04 7.30pm Dr Faustus 05 7.30pm Dr Faustus 06 2.30pm Dr Faustus 7.30pm Dr Faustus 07 7.30pm Dr Faustus SD 08 7.30pm Dr Faustus BSL 09 4.00pm Dr Faustus 8.00pm Dr Faustus 13 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea HP 14 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea HP 15 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea HP 16 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea 8.00pm The Lady From the Sea 18 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea PR 19 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 20 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 21 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 22 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 23 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea 8.00pm The Lady From the Sea 25 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 26 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea 7.00pm WORD 27 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 28
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7.30pm Ching Room/Moira 7.30pm Ching Room/Moira 7.30pm Ching Room/Moira 8.00pm Ching Room/Moira
7.00pm Carol Ann Duffy 7.30pm Plain Jane 7.30pm Plain Jane 7.30pm Plain Jane 7.30pm Plain Jane 4.00pm Plain Jane 8.00pm Plain Jane
7.30pm Love, Love, Love 7.30pm Love, Love, Love 2.30pm Love, Love, Love
7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 7.30pm Love, Love, Love 29 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea 7.30pm Love, Love, Love 30 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea AD 4.00pm Love, Love, Love 8.00pm The Lady From the Sea 8.00pm Love, Love, Love
November ’10
December ’10
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Mon 01 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea Tue 02 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea Wed 03 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea Thu 04 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea Fri 05 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea Sat 06 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea 8.00pm The Lady From the Sea Wed 10 7.30pm The Bacchae Thu 11 7.30pm The Bacchae Fri 12 7.30pm The Bacchae Sat 13 4.00pm The Bacchae 8.00pm The Bacchae Mon 15 7.30pm The Bacchae Tue 16 7.30pm The Bacchae Wed 17 2.30pm The Bacchae 7.30pm The Bacchae Thu 18 7.30pm The Bacchae Fri 19 7.30pm The Bacchae Sat 20 4.00pm The Bacchae 8.00pm The Bacchae Mon 22 7.30pm The Bacchae Tue 23 2.30pm The Bacchae 7.00pm WORD Wed 24 2.30pm The Bacchae 7.30pm The Bacchae Thu 25 7.30pm The Bacchae Fri 26 7.30pm The Bacchae Sat 27 4.00pm The Bacchae 8.00pm The Bacchae Mon 29 7.30pm The Bacchae Tue 30 7.30pm The Bacchae
The Studio
7.30pm BSL 7.30pm 6.00pm SD 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 4.00pm 8.00pm HP HP HP
Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love Come to Where Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love
PR 7.00pm Carol Ann Duffy 7.30pm The Author 7.30pm The Author 7.30pm The Author 7.30pm The Author 8.00pm The Author
7.30pm Into the blue 7.30pm Into the blue 7.30pm Into the blue AD 8.00pm Speakeasy
The Theatre
The Studio
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2.30pm The Bacchae 7.30pm The Bacchae Thu 02 7.30pm The Bacchae Fri 03 7.30pm The Bacchae Sat 04 4.00pm The Bacchae 8.00pm The Bacchae Tue 07 7.30pm Zack Wed 08 7.30pm Zack Thu 09 7.30pm Zack Fri 10 7.30pm Zack Sat 11 4.00pm Zack 8.00pm Zack Mon 13 7.30pm Zack Tue 14 7.30pm Zack Wed 15 2.30pm Zack 7.30pm Zack Thu 16 7.30pm Zack Fri 17 7.30pm Zack Sat 18 4.00pm Zack 8.00pm Zack Mon 20 7.30pm Zack Tue 21 2.30pm Zack 7.30pm Zack Wed 22 2.30pm Zack 7.30pm Zack Thu 23 7.30pm Zack Fri 24 2.30pm Zack Sat 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Mon 27 4.00pm Zack 8.00pm Zack Tue 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 Fri 31
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PR 11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier 11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier 11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier 11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier
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Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup
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HP = Half Price Preview, PR = Press Night, AD = Audio-described Performance, BSL = Sign-interpreted Performance, SD = After Show Discussion,
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