WELCOME This Season there is a whole world in our Theatre.
All our shows tell stories that change the way we look at the world we live in and celebrate the unique vision of the writer as well as the creative power of collaboration. We re-imagine classics for our iconic Theatre space, bringing new work and new adaptations to our stages, working with exciting creative people and Companies to bring you new experiences and new perspectives. Whatever it is that brings you through our doors – a play, live music, poetry event, or one of our new Hard Hat Sundays – we hope you’ll be engaged and inspired. We look forward to welcoming you. Tickets from £9
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The Theatre 1 March ~ 7 April
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING by Alan Sillitoe, stage adaptation by Matthew Dunster
Directed by Matthew Dunster
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Half Price Previews 1 & 2 March Back Stage Tour Wednesday 7 March 11am
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down!”
Rebellious young factory worker Arthur Seaton has reasons to drink, reasons to fight and several girls on the go. But when the fun and risk of Saturday night turns to the hangover and bruises of Sunday morning, Arthur starts to understand the real meaning of love. By turns heart-warming, ferocious and comic, SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING won huge acclaim for its brutally honest portrayal of life in Nottingham in the 50s. Alan Sillitoe’s iconic novel is transformed into a spectacular new stage version by Matthew Dunster, whose previous successes at the Exchange include his own adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 and the award-winning MOGADISHU.
After Show Discussion Thursday 29 March Audio-Described Performance Saturday 31 March 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Tuesday 3 April
DISCOVER… The North Young People’s Project, Pre-show Workshops, Playreading Group, Online Resources and more… royalexchange.co.uk/education
For dates and times, see Diary on page 30. For Season Tickets, booking and ticket prices see page 24.
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The Theatre 11 April ~ 12 May
MISS JULIE
by August Strindberg, a new version by David Eldridge Directed by Sarah Frankcom
From a literal translation by Charlotte Barslund
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“When people drink they start to talk. And talking can be dangerous.”
Half Price Previews 11, 12, 13 April Back Stage Tour Wednesday 18 April 11am After Show Discussion Wednesday 9 May after 7.30pm performance
Sweden, 1894. Midsummer night’s celebrations are in full swing but the Count’s daughter, the beautiful and imperious Miss Julie, feels trapped and alone. Downstairs in the servants’ kitchen, handsome and rebellious footman Jean is feeling restless. When they meet a passion is ignited that soon spirals out of control. Strindberg’s masterpiece caused a scandal when first produced – and has been hugely popular ever since – for its searingly honest portrait of the class system and human sexuality. MAXINE PEAKE plays Miss Julie. Known for her television appearances in SILK and SHAMELESS, she is reunited with director Sarah Frankcom, whose recent successes at the Exchange include the award-winning PUNK ROCK and A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.
Audio-Described Performance Saturday 5 May 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Friday 11 May
DISCOVER… Pre-show Workshops, Playreading Group, Online Resources and more… royalexchange.co.uk/education
For dates and times, see Diary on page 31. For Season Tickets, booking and ticket prices see page 24.
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The Theatre 16 May ~ 23 June
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Greg Hersov
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Half Price Previews 16, 17, 18 May Back Stage Tour Wednesday 30 May 11am After Show Discussion Thursday 21 June
“I can resist everything except temptation”
Young, rich, beautiful and newly married, Lady Windermere seems to have it all. That is until she is visited by one of London society’s most notorious gossips, who suggests that not only is her husband having an affair with the mysterious Mrs Erlynne, but that this woman is about to turn up to Lady Windermere’s 21st birthday ball. Soon nothing is as it seems in this comic thriller, full of intrigue, jealousy and brilliant one-liners. LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN was OSCAR WILDE’S first masterpiece and made him an overnight success when it premiered in London in 1892. It will be directed by Greg Hersov, whose previous successes at the Exchange include AS YOU LIKE IT, ZACK and PYGMALION.
Audio-Described Performance Saturday 16 June 4pm BSL Interpreted Performance Tuesday 19 June
DISCOVER… Pre-show Workshops, Playreading Group, Online Resources and more… royalexchange.co.uk/education
For dates and times, see Diary on page 32. For Season Tickets, booking and ticket prices see page 24.
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The Theatre 5 July ~ 4 August
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare
Created by Filter Directed by Sean Holmes
Box Office 0845 450 4808 Website royalexchange.co.uk Back Stage Tours Wednesdays 11 July, 1 August 11am After Show Discussion Thursday 26 July Audio-Described Performance Saturday 28 July 4pm
“The course of true love never did run smooth”
Young lovers collide with warring fairies in a magical, irreverent and music-filled retelling of Shakespeare’s most loved comedy. Celebrated for their unique take on classic texts, Filter and Lyric Hammersmith Artistic Director Sean Holmes reunite, following the success of Three Sisters and the smash-hit Twelfth Night, to remix and rework Shakespeare’s magical exploration of the disruptive power of love. We are proud to present this production as part of our continuing collaboration with the Lyric following the success of PUNK ROCK and MOGADISHU. “Work that dazzles the eye, enchants the ear, and stimulates both the mind and heart” Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph on FILTER A LYRIC HAMMERSMITH AND FILTER THEATRE PRODUCTION.
BSL Interpreted Performance Friday 3 August
DISCOVER… Truth about Youth: The Festival, Online Resources and more… royalexchange.co.uk/education
For dates and times, see Diary on page 33. For Season Tickets, booking and ticket prices see page 24.
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The Studio 8 ~ 23 June Directed and composed by Lewis Gibson Devised by Lewis Gibson, Gary Lagden, David Johnston, and the Tangere team
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The Royal Exchange and Tangere Arts
A THOUSAND SLIMY THINGS
Based on THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER by Samuel Taylor Coleridge “Water, water, everywhere And all the boards did shrink Water, water, everywhere Nor any drop to drink”
Imagine you are going to a wedding, when a crumpled old man with glittering eyes and a huge beard stops you in your tracks and starts to tell you a crime story, set on the High Seas - a tale of death, doom and destruction that takes you deep down into the murky depths of your imagination. Will you dare to follow him? And if you do, will you ever be the same again? Coleridge’s classic poem is transformed into a swashbuckling adventure, awash with live music and highly physical comedy by Tangere Arts, who have previously delighted children and adults alike with HOOD IN THE WOOD, A TASTY TALE and TIN SOLDIER. For all brave souls over nine years old.
DISCOVER… Pre-show Workshops, Online Resources and more … royalexchange.co.uk/education
For dates and times, see Diary on page 32.
The Studio Season Supported by Manchester Airports Group
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16 ~ 29 July The Theatre The Studio The Great Hall The Round The City Daytime and evening events, exhibitions and performances throughout the Festival.
TRUTH ABOUT YOUTH: THE FESTIVAL “I might be a different race and from a different area but I also might be the next Prime Minister” Reclaim the Truth about Youth manifesto (Summer 2011)
An imaginative explosion of talent and energy, TaY: The Festival is 14 days and nights of brand new theatre, music, art, cooking, film, workshops, dance and great debate… made by and with 1,000 Manchester teenagers. Made for everyone. TaY: The Festival is the culmination of our major two year partnership with the Co-operative Foundation. It will explore, challenge and change attitudes about young people as it brings generations together. Expect to see the professionals handing over the reins, young people dancing with old people and a hall of amazing polystyrene heads. There’ll be beatboxers, soapboxers and cardboard boxes full of unexpected things. TaY: The Festival will delight audiences, visitors and participants of all ages. Come and discover the real truth about youth. For further information, to get involved and stay connected go to royalexchange.co.uk/truthaboutyouth
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THE STUDIO The Studio is the Royal Exchange Theatre’s award-winning fully flexible space dedicated to new and innovative performance premiering in the North West. It’s a space where our original commissions are realised, where the most distinctive and imaginative touring companies are presented and where our pioneering work with communities in Manchester finds expression. The Studio programme further supports our long-standing commitment to regional artists and collaborations with both emerging and established companies in the UK.
Tickets £10/£7
The Studio 7 ~ 8 March Little Angel Theatre presents
The Studio 14 ~ 17 March Workin Girls
The Studio 20 ~ 24 March The Hull Truck production of
GOLDILOCKS
BAGLADY
DNA a compelling thriller by award winning writer Dennis Kelly
Directed by Marleen Vermeulen
by Frank McGuinness Directed by Thusitha Jayasundra
Directed and Designed by Anthony Banks (National Theatre)
Young Goldilocks likes to explore the world and experience new things. This time, when she wanders into an empty house, she finds much more than three bowls of porridge… But what will happen when the Bears return and find her? Using table-top puppetry and musical influences from around the world, this production brings this classic story to life with a twist. For 2 ~ 5 year olds
‘BAGLADY lives on the edge of the river and on the edge of sanity. She unfolds her story in voices mirroring her broken life with pitiful yet comedic eloquence. Is she a figure of fun, or will she haunt your dreams?’ After their previous award-winning success IRON, Workin Girls return with another thought-provoking English premiere.
A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find that the coverup unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right? First performed at the National Theatre, this startling new play is fast becoming a contemporary classic with young audiences and has recently become a core set-text on the GCSE English syllabus. ‘Punchy without being preachy; tackles moral issues without moralising - Dennis Kelly offers a witty take on the dark side of group mentality.’ Independent
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Nick Williams and Charelle Griffith
The Studio 19 ~ 21 April Actors Touring Company in association with The North Wall presents
The Studio 26 ~ 28 April Kali Theatre & Birmingham Repertory Theatre present
The Studio 10 ~ 12 May Improbable Theatre presents
The Studio 23 ~ 26 May Supporting Wall presents
CRAVE
MUSTAFA A classic supernatural thriller with a modern twist.
THE PIRATE PROJECT
TENDER NAPALM
by Sarah Kane. Directed by Ramin Gray
by Naylah Ahmed Directed by Janet Steele
Created by Lucy Foster and the company, A co-production with Improbable
by Philip Ridley Directed by David Mercatali
Designed by Lizzie Clachan, with sound by Alex Caplen, CRAVE is a contemporary classic and a ground-breaking work that challenges notions of what makes a play.
Mustafa is in prison for the death of a teenage boy during an exorcism. Racked with guilt at the loss of an innocent life and isolated in a world where his beliefs are constantly challenged, he tries to avoid trouble. But when prisoners who taunt him suffer mysterious injuries and prison officers start behaving strangely, Mustafa realises the djinn (evil spirit) he tried to banish from the young victim’s body is still with him and he must face it once more...
Fanciful stagings of the escapades of Anne Bonny, Mary Read, and Ching Shih - swashbuckling female pirates of the past - combine with intimate stories of personal piracy in the performers’ own lives. See these bloodthirsty damsels out-sail, out-think, and out-fight every man on the high seas.
One of the most acclaimed London premieres of 2011, Time Out and Evening Standard Award-winner Philip Ridley’s extraordinary new play Tender Napalm arrives at the Royal Exchange on a UK tour.
Not seen professionally in England since 2001, when the original Paines Plough production was revived at the Royal Court Theatre, Actors Touring Company takes a fresh look at this landmark of modern international theatre in a major new production for the 21st century. Olivier award-winning Actors Touring Company’s recent productions include The Golden Dragon, Ivan and the Dogs, Eurydice, and The Brothers Size.
‘Most enjoyably inventive piece of theatre I’ve seen this year’ The Guardian on Behna
In The Pirate Project three women set sail in search of their inner pirate. Expect sword fights, theatrical storms and cross dressing aplenty. Ha Harrrr! ‘A delightful piece of theatre....’ The Stage on Lucy’s show, Oh My Green Soap Box
Re-setting the auditorium into traverse, the audience face each other on either side of this intimate, explosive and poetic exploration of love in the face of catastrophe. ‘Magnificent... a fine, fiery romance’ - Observer **** ‘Heart-stopping… wildly intoxicating’ The Times **** ‘Viciously funny… sensationally staged’ The Guardian ‘Unforgettable’ Time Out (Critics Choice) 18 | 19
31 March ~ 14 April 2012
For the first time, the Royal Exchange Theatre, The Hallé Orchestra and The Lowry will combine their artistic forces to present Leonard Bernstein’s musical comedy WONDERFUL TOWN. This never to be repeated event sees a 70-piece world class orchestra, under the baton of Sir Mark Elder, with a cast headed by Connie Fisher, winner of HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? and star of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. This amazing musical which first premiered in New York in 1953, won five Tony awards including Best Musical.
The Studio 30 May ~ 2 June The Wrong Crowd Theatre Company present
THE GIRL WITH THE IRON CLAWS Written and directed by Hannah Mulder Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you’re in love with a bear. This is a story about a girl who dares to follow her longing. A show for audiences young and old, who yearn to stray from the path. Following a sell-out, critically-acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2011, fall in love with The Wrong Crowd for their retelling of this powerful Nordic Myth, which shares its roots with Beauty and the Beast. A fierce coming-of-age tale about identity, passion and the willingness to love. Inventive theatre with live performance, beautifully crafted and expressive larger-than-life puppets, shadow play and song. Suitable for everyone aged 8 and above. **** “Theatrical magic” The Guardian
The Studio 28 ~ 30 June
EVERYTHING WE NEED by Ben Mellor Directed by Cheryl Martin EVERYTHING WE NEED is the new solo show from award-winning writer and performer Ben Mellor, directed and dramaturged by Cheryl Martin, with live music from Dan Steele and Léonie Higgins. Drawing inspiration from both classic myth and climate change research, the piece is a humorous, moving and lyrical look at a diverse collection of contemporary characters as they struggle to come to terms with a changing world.
Previews 31 March & 2 April Audio-Described Performance Saturday 14 April 2.30pm BSL Interpreted Performance Thursday 12 April Captioned Performance Wednesday 11 April 7.30pm Performance Times: Monday ~ Saturday 7.30pm Matinee Performance Times: 7, 11, 14 April 2.30pm.
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Book by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green. Based upon the play ‘My Sister Eileen’ by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov and the short stories by Ruth McKenney. Director Braham Murray OBE. Conductor Sir Mark Elder CBE. Set & Costume Design Simon Higlett. Presented by Kenneth H. Wax and Lee Menzies. 20 | 21
WORD Our combination of special one-off events and a regular opportunity to take a peek at work in development before it hits our stages.
The Studio • 19 March & 30 April
The Studio • 9 March, 25 May 1pm
CAROL ANN DUFFY
BRUNTWOOD-IN-PROGRESS
Following the unprecedented success of the past three seasons, Carol Ann Duffy returns to host our hugely successful poetry readings.
Two lunchtime readings of work from the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2011. Be in the first audience to hear Bruntwood winning plays as they develop and be part of that process. All tickets: £3.50.
Joining Carol Ann are new writers from Manchester Metropolitan University and a variety of established poets offering a medley of Jazz, Poetry and Conversation.
Be the first to see a rehearsed reading of two brand new plays, with the chance to give feedback and chat with the writers after these lunchtime performances. All tickets: £3.50.
This is one of our hot tickets so book early!
The Theatre • 8 July 3pm
Carol Ann Duffy: The Princess’ Blankets and The Gift With music from John Sampson Join us for the official closing event of the 2012 Manchester Children’s Book Festival – a full-length musical show, based on Carol Ann’s haunting children’s stories The Princess’ Blankets and, new for 2012, The Gift. Enter a magical, musical wonderland created by Manchester’s muchloved Poet Laureate and her ever-energetic musician, the wonderful John Sampson. After the event, Carol Ann will be signing copies of her books and audience members will have a chance to meet John and see his amazing instruments from the Far East and the Middle Ages, up-close. Tickets: £10 full price, £7 concessions
WORD-IN-PROGRESS
The Studio • 4 May 1pm Hercules Productions presents
PRISON GAME Marcus Hercules presents the story of a young boy whose circumstances lead to a world of drug use and crime. PRISON GAME explores life in and out of prison through use of text, film and music.
Come behind the scenes with us through a programme of talks, workshops and events for all… For further details of our extensive Education programme, including activities for young people, adults, schools, colleges and community groups, please visit our website, call us on 0161 615 6697, email education@royalexchange.co.uk or drop into the Education Lounge in the Great Hall.
The Studio • 9 May 1pm Tick Box Theatre presents
SECONDS OUT Mandy Redvers Rowe and Ali Briggs present the story of Billie, a deaf woman boxing coach and her fight to train her young protégé.
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Imogen Stubbs in Private Lives
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BSL
Hard Hat Sunday
15-May Tuesday 16-May Wednesday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 17-May Thursday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
MustaFA
AS
MISS JULIE
25-Apr Wednesday 2.30pm MISS JULIE 7.30pm MISS JULIE 26-Apr Thursday 7.30pm MISS JULIE
7.30pm
AD
MISS JULIE
13-May Sunday 14-May Monday
MISS JULIE
CAROL ANN DUFFY
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm MISS JULIE
24-Apr Tuesday 2.30pm MISS JULIE Visit royalexchange.co.uk/tuesdays
27-Apr Friday 28-Apr Saturday
7pm
01-May Tuesday 7.30pm MISS JULIE 02-May Wednesday 2.30pm MISS JULIE 7.30pm MISS JULIE
HP
17-Apr Tuesday 7.30pm MISS JULIE 18-Apr Wednesday 2.30pm MISS JULIE 7.30pm MISS JULIE
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT...
8pm
DNA
SATURDAY NIGHT...
13-Mar Tuesday 2.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... Visit royalexchange.co.uk/tuesdays 7.30pm
8pm
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT...
29-Mar Thursday 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... 30-Mar Friday 31-Mar Saturday 4pm SATURDAY NIGHT...
SATURDAY NIGHT...
14-Apr Saturday
SATURDAY NIGHT...
11am, 1.30pm Goldilocks
7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... 4pm SATURDAY NIGHT...
Studio
20-Mar Tuesday 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... 21-Mar Wednesday 2.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT...
06-Mar Tuesday 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... 07-Mar Wednesday 2.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT... 7.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT...
10-Mar Saturday
Theatre
7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 4pm LADY WINDERMERE... 8pm
HP HP HP
LADY WINDERMERE...
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Diary Theatre 20-May Sunday 21-May Monday
Studio OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
22-May Tuesday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 23-May Wednesday 2.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
Theatre 08-Jun Friday 09-Jun Saturday
PR
7.30pm
Tender Napalm
24-May Thursday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 25-May Friday
7.30pm
Tender Napalm
1pm
Bruntwood in...
7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 4pm LADY WINDERMERE...
7.30pm
Tender Napalm
8pm
8pm
26-May Saturday 27-May Sunday 28-May Monday
LADY WINDERMERE...
Tender Napalm
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
1.30pm 1.30pm
The Girl with...
01-Jun Friday 02-Jun Saturday
7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 4pm LADY WINDERMERE...
7.30pm
The Girl with...
03-Jun Sunday 04-Jun Monday
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
LADY WINDERMERE...
05-Jun Tuesday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 06-Jun Wednesday 2.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 07-Jun Thursday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
11am, 1.30pm A Thousand... 11am, 1.30pm A Thousand...
29-Jun Friday 30-Jun Saturday
8pm
4pm
01-Jul
Sunday
02-Jul
The Girl with...
11am, 1.30pm The Girl with...
LADY WINDERMERE...
A Thousand...
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
24-Jun Sunday 25-Jun Monday
TaY: The Festival TaY: The Festival
05-Jul
Thursday 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... Friday A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... Saturday 4pm
26-Jul
Wednesday 2.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... Thursday 2.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
28-Jun Thursday
TaY: The Festival TaY: The Festival
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
27-Jul
Friday
Sunday
3pm
CAROL ANN DUFFY
28-Jul
Saturday
4pm
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... AD
TaY: The Festival
09-Jul
Monday
8pm
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
TaY: The Festival
10-Jul
Tuesday
7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... PR 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
TaY: The Festival
11-Jul 12-Jul
Wednesday 2.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... Thursday 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
Friday Saturday
1.30pm
A Thousand...
15-Jul
Sunday
8pm
A Thousand...
16-Jul
Monday
17-Jul
Tuesday
19-Jul 20-Jul
Sunday
30-Jul
Monday
TaY: The Festival
Tuesday 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 01-Aug Wednesday 2.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 02-Aug Thursday 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... BSL 03-Aug Friday 04-Aug Saturday 4pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
29-Jul
TaY: The Festival
31-Jul
7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 4pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 8pm
18-Jul
Everything...
TaY: The Festival
8pm
14-Jul
7.30pm
Hard Hat Sunday
7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... AS 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
13-Jul
26-Jun Tuesday 27-Jun Wednesday
TaY: The Festival
25-Jul
11am, 1.30pm A Thousand... 11am, 7.30pm A Thousand...
Hard Hat Sunday
TaY: The Festival
OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
Wednesday
A Thousand...
LADY WINDERMERE...
TaY: The Festival
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
04-Jul
8pm
8pm
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
8pm
Tuesday
08-Jul
AS
4pm
24-Jul
A Thousand...
21-Jun Thursday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 22-Jun Friday 23-Jun Saturday 4pm LADY WINDERMERE...
Saturday
Tuesday
1.30pm
11am, 1.30pm A Thousand... 11am, 1.30pm A Thousand...
21-Jul
03-Jul
07-Jul
BSL
Everything... Monday
11am, 1.30pm A Thousand... 11am, 7.30pm A Thousand...
19-Jun Tuesday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 20-Jun Wednesday 2.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
Everything...
8pm
23-Jul
14-Jun Thursday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 15-Jun Friday 16-Jun Saturday 4pm LADY WINDERMERE... OPEN SUNDAYS 11am - 5pm 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
7.30pm
Studio
Monday
06-Jul
LADY WINDERMERE...
Theatre
Sunday
11am, 1.30pm A Thousand... 11am, 1.30pm A Thousand...
AD
Studio
22-Jul
12-Jun Tuesday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 13-Jun Wednesday 2.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
17-Jun Sunday 18-Jun Monday
30-May Wednesday 2.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 31-May Thursday 7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE...
Theatre
7.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... 4pm LADY WINDERMERE...
8pm
29-May Tuesday 2.30pm LADY WINDERMERE... Visit royalexchange.co.uk/tuesdays
8pm
10-Jun Sunday 11-Jun Monday
Studio
TaY: The Festival
2.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... Wednesday 2.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
TaY: The Festival
Thursday 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... 7.30pm A MIDSUMMER NIGHT... Friday
TaY: The Festival
TaY: The Festival TaY: The Festival TaY: The Festival
8pm
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT...
HP = Half Price Preview PR = Press Night - limited availability AS = After show discussion - stay to talk with the Cast and Company AD = Audio-Described Performance BSL = BSL Interpreted Performance = TaY: The Festival
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RELAX & ENJOY THE EXCHANGE Welcome to the Great Hall... We are now open seven days a week, for you to enjoy eating, drinking and relaxing whenever you’re in town - whether meeting friends or just wanting a calm airy space to browse the net, read a book, meet business colleagues or do some work. The Great Hall café is open Monday - Saturday from 9.30am to 7.30pm for coffee, cakes or a wholesome filling homemade pie or snack. The Round restaurant is open every lunchtime from 12 noon to 2pm and pre-theatre for a meal. Both spaces are now open on Sundays from 11am ~ 5pm ~ for Sunday Brunch. Check menus or reserve your table in The Round online at royalexchange.co.uk, or call 0161 615 6666. With free entertainment on a Friday from 6pm and on most Sundays from 2pm, free exhibitions in the Craft Shop cabinets and the Mezzanine Gallery, videos and talks with show Directors in the Great Hall and Education Lounge, there is always something happening. See the Diary for the dates of our Hard Hat Sundays – a chance to see behind the scenes as we change the set for the next show. We have FREE WI-FI in The Hall. Powered by MDDA (part of Manchester City Council)