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Sheffield Theatres January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 2012

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Tue 29 November 2011 – Sat 7 January 2012 A Sheffield Theatres Production Get exclusive discounts, priority booking and a host of other benefits with our membership scheme! Book your tickets early with priority booking, receive a 10% discount at Sheffield Theatres’ bars, Café Crucible and Crucible Corner and enjoy free ticket exchange (within the same production, subject to availability).

Welcome The Crucible’s 40th birthday celebrations explode onto our stages this spring. Continuing our tradition of staging whole seasons dedicated to the work of major British playwrights, The Michael Frayn Season features three plays from this Olivier and Tony Award-winning writer in each of our spaces.

Standard membership £40.00* Get £3.50 off tickets for evening performances (max. four tickets per production).

The Way Of The World, William Congreve’s hilarious and touching restoration comedy, will come to life in a kaleidoscope of colour on the Crucible stage, whilst our co-production of LeanerFasterStronger in the Studio with the hugely innovative Chol Theatre offers us a humourous insight into the world of sport in this Olympic year.

Concession membership £35.00* Over 60s, Students (NUS), Disabled and Unemployed)

Francesca Annis

David Birrell

Anna-Jane Casey

Rosalie Craig

Steven Cree

Daniel Evans

Jeremy Finch

Ian Gelder

Damian Humbley

Lucy Montgomery

Claire Price

Kelly Price

Samantha Seager

Samantha Spiro

Get £3.50 off tickets for matinee and evening performances (max. four tickets per production).

A combination of the best family, musical, dance and comedy productions currently on tour in the UK will visit the Lyceum, including Legally Blonde, The King and I, Swallows and Amazons and Northern Ballet’s Beauty & the Beast. We also look forward to welcoming worldwide visitors for the International Student Drama Festival in June.

Prestige Club £120* Join the Prestige Club and get invitations to special events with the Artistic Director and Chief Executive, the use of our private bar, The Hepworth Room, in the Lyceum Theatre, free Sheffield Theatres programme vouchers (12 per year) and £3.50 off tickets for matinee and evening performances (max. eight tickets per production).

Finally, as we continue our 40th year, we want to thank those companies that help us to continue our work. In particular, we are grateful to Stagecoach Group for their support and to East Midlands Trains for enabling us to run the 40p First Time Fridays offer.

Join Now! To join Centre Stage call the Membership Line on 0114 249 6007 or call the Box Office on 0114 249 6000 and start saving today!

There is so much to enjoy at Sheffield Theatres this spring and we look forward to welcoming you to our venues during this special year.

Dan Bates Chief Executive

A Musical Comedy

Daniel Evans Artistic Director

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth Originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Original orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick This production presented by permission of Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Following the huge success of last year’s Christmas musical, Me and My Girl, make sure you get your ticket to this year’s sensational musical comedy Company. Tickets £12.00 - £25.00 Director Jonathan Munby Designer Christopher Oram Musical Director Nigel Lilley Choreographer Lynne Page Lighting Designer Neil Austin Sound Designer Paul Arditti Orchestrator Simon Hale

*Prices relate to membership purchased with direct debit or email communications. Standard membership is £50.00, concession membership is £45.00 and Prestige Club membership is £150 when purchased without direct debit and sign-up to email communications.

Please let us know what you think about Sheffield Theatres by emailing us at feedback@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or tweet @crucibletheatre, @sheffieldlyceum.

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A Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Pantomimes Co-Production

Sheffield Theatres Fundraising Christmas Quiz

Hare and Tortoise

Sat 17 December 5.00pm

Wed 14 December 2011 – Sat 7 January 2012

tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal

The casts of Company and Sleeping Beauty will go head to head in a battle for the title of champions in our fiendishly tricky fundraising quiz.

From the same team that brought you Whatever Next! last Christmas, Hare and Tortoise is the perfect festive treat for children aged 3+. Meet two competing friends in this fantastic new adaptation of Aesop’s fable; a story about racing, opposites, time and friendship. From sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter, tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal bring you this much-loved story brimming with ideas, characters, live music and wonderful movement.

Hosted by Damian Williams (who won’t show any bias!), this is your chance to see teams from each of our Christmas shows pitted against each other. Refreshments will be in the Crucible Bar at 5.00pm and the Quiz will begin at 5.15pm. £8.00 includes a welcome glass of Prosecco and mince pie/cake.

The hare and tortoise compete in the greatest race on earth, with a nail biting, seconds ticking, medal winning end.

Combined ticket for the Christmas Quiz and Company on Sat 17 December £20.00

‘A company worth watching’ The Observer on tutti frutti

All proceeds to Sheffield Theatres

Adults £9.00 Children £6.00 Family Ticket (4 people, max. 2 adults) £22.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

Fri 9 December 2011 – Sun 8 January 2012 Don’t miss this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, with an all-star cast including Beverley Callard (Liz McDonald in Coronation Street) as the Wicked Queen, Dani Rayner (a finalist in BBC’s Over The Rainbow) as Sleeping Beauty, Sid Sloane (Sid from CBeebies) as the Jester and Sheffield’s favourite Dame, the brilliant Damian Williams as Nurse Nellie. Lyceum Theatre

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Tickets from £10.00 - £22.00. Performance times vary, please ask Box Office for further details or see sheffieldtheatres.co.uk. With thanks to our sponsors Stagecoach Supertram and media partners Hallam FM and Magic AM.

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Tue – Thu 7.45pm £25.00 £29.00 £32.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Moscow City Ballet

The Nutcracker Tue 10 – Sat 14 January Following a glittering production of Swan Lake in 2011, Moscow City Ballet return to the Lyceum stage with The Nutcracker. Discover the magical story of Clara, swept away to a spectacular winter wonderland by the Nutcracker prince. Set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and featuring unforgettable dances such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, this is the perfect festive treat for all the family.

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £27.00 £31.00 £34.00 Thu 2.00pm £18.00 £22.00 £25.00 School discount applies Sat 3.00pm £20.00 £24.00 £27.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

‘...a delightful triumph’ The Sunday Express

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Music and Lyrics presents Curve Theatre Leicester’s production

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £27.00 £31.00 £34.00

Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Tue 17 – Sat 21 January The heart-warming story of a British governess brought to the court of Siam to tutor the King’s many children is told using one of the most beautiful scores ever written, with sweeping melodies such as The March of the Siamese Children, Shall We Dance, I Whistle A Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers and the unforgettable Getting To Know You. This breathtaking new production, directed by Paul Kerryson, is a grand-scale spectacle and stars Ramon Tikaram (Bombay Dreams, Jesus Christ Superstar and TV’s This Life) as the The King of Siam. Anna is played by Josefina Gabrielle (The Witches of Eastwick and Oklahoma! at the National Theatre), who returns to Sheffield after playing Lady Jacqueline in Me and My Girl at the Crucible last Christmas. ‘A full-blown spectacle with classy West-End production values and a considerable WOW factor’ The Guardian

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Tue – Thu 7.45pm £25.00 £29.00 £32.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Thu 2.00pm £22.00 £26.00 £29.00 School discounts apply Sat 3.00pm £23.00 £27.00 £30.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42 Thu 19 January 7.45pm Sat 21 January 3.00pm Based on the novel entitled ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM by Margaret Landon. Original orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett. New orchestration by Julian Kelly. Presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of R&H THEATRICALS of New York.

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I, Malvolio

Simon Munnery

Thirsty

Written and performed by Tim Crouch Designed by Graeme Gilmour

Hats Off To The 101ers, And Other Material

Mon 30 January 7.45pm

Thu 19 – Sat 21 January Tim Crouch re-imagines Twelfth Night through the eyes of Shakespeare’s most pent-up steward. I, Malvolio is a charged, hilarious and often unsettling rant from a man adrift in front of a cruel audience, a man ‘notoriously abused’. In this story of prudery and practical jokes, Malvolio enters the madness of Shakespeare’s classic comedy and makes it his own. Perfect for young and old alike. ‘This is a treasure, an hour to remember. Immaculate, moving, funny, wise’ The Times Co-commissioned by Brighton Festival and Singapore Arts Festival.

Fri 27 January 7.45pm An extravagant mess of foaming bubble hats, superlative jokes, bad guitar riffs, delightful monologues, hand-made engineering feats and an overly ambitious one-man punk musical about the R101 airship of the 1930s. All performed with a plum. Or some other fruit. Star of BBC2’s Attention Scum and Radio 4’s Where Did It All Go Wrong? ‘There are more brilliant ideas in one of Simon Munnery’s shows than most comics will manage in a lifetime’ The Times £12.00 Concessions and Members £2.00 off

Suitable for ages 11+. Thu & Sat 7.00pm Fri 1.30pm & 7.00pm £15.00 Concessions and Members £3.00 off School discounts apply

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Multi award-winning company The Paper Birds present their critically acclaimed, sell-out show Thirsty. Based on our nation’s love affair with alcohol, Thirsty weaves together real stories, memories and boozebased confessions, collected from a ‘drunken hotline’ and an online questionnaire. A dynamic theatrical exploration delving beyond statistics, facts and figures, Thirsty looks to the faces and the voices of everyone who likes a drink and asks why, as a nation, are we so thirsty? ‘An energetic rollercoaster ride through the reasons that make so many of us reach for the bottle…, exuberantly performed’ The Telegraph £12.00 Concessions and Members £2.00 off School discounts apply

Studio Theatre

Mon – Thu 7.45pm £22.00 £26.00 £29.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply

Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield present

Save The Last Dance For Me Mon 23 – Sat 28 January From the producers, directors and writers of Dreamboats and Petticoats, Save the Last Dance For Me will take you back through the music and magic of the early ’60s, a time when each passing week brought another classic Rock ‘n’ Roll track. This nostalgic, feel-good musical journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters, Jennifer and Marie, through the summer of 1963. Full of freedom and high spirits they embark on a family holiday to the coast and a traditional seaside town. The young siblings soon discover much more than just sea and sand when they meet a handsome American airman, who invites them to a dance at the nearby United States Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never that simple and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

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Fri & Sat 7.45pm £24.00 £28.00 £31.00 Thu 2.00pm £19.00 £23.00 £26.00 Sat 3.00pm £20.00 £24.00 £27.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

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Thu 26 January 7.45pm Sat 28 January 3.00pm

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John Peel’s Shed

You’re Not Like the Other Girls Chrissy

Thu 2 February 7.45pm

Mon 6 February 7.45pm

In 2002, John Osborne won a competition on John Peel’s Radio One show. His prize was a box of records that took eight years to listen to.

A tender, comic portrayal of one woman’s experience of love and war.

This five-star, sell-out smash theatre hit of the Edinburgh Festival, broadcast on BBC Radio Four in December 2011, is an ode to radio, those records and anyone who’s ever sought solace in the wireless.

by William Shakespeare

Tue – Thu 7.45pm £16.00 £20.00 £23.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Tue 31 January – Sat 4 February

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £18.00 £22.00 £25.00

Propeller and The Touring Partnership present

The Winter’s Tale

Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale tells the story of a man consumed by an inexplicable jealousy that destroys his family, his kingdom and himself. Wracked by guilt, Leontes sets off a chain reaction of events leading to a miraculous climax and the chance of redemption. The greatest playwright writing at the height of his powers, this is poetry in motion. Internationally celebrated all-male company Propeller, led by director Edward Hall, returns to Sheffield following their criticallyacclaimed productions of Richard III and The Comedy Of Errors. Renowned for combining a rigorous approach to the text with an exciting, physical aesthetic, Propeller engages its audiences’ imaginations and brings fresh understanding to classic plays. ‘A beautifully acted evening. Roars of approval all round’ ★★★★ The Guardian

Thu 2.00pm £13.00 £17.00 £20.00 School discounts apply Sat 2.00pm £14.00 £18.00 £21.00

Paris 1945. Christiane waits for a ticket to England that will reunite her with her fiancé. While she waits, this irrepressible mademoiselle recounts the love story between her - an eccentric, acutely-myopic Parisian - and a tongue-tied English teacher from Staffordshire.

Inspired by Osborne’s acclaimed book Radio Head (Radio 4’s Book Of The Week), featuring records previously owned by Peel and a script edited by Joe Dunthorne (Submarine), this is an evening of pure joy.

Winner of Best Solo Performer, The Stage Awards 2010. Commissioned by China Plate, Warwick Arts Centre and mac

‘I could have listened for hours’ ★★★★★ The Independent

www.carolinehorton.net

£12.00 Concessions and Members £2.00 off

£12.00 Concessions and Members £2.00 off School discounts apply

Studio Theatre

Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42

Thu 2 February 7.45pm Thu 2 February 7.45pm Sat 4 February 2.00pm UK tour sponsored by Coutts

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A Sheffield Theatres Production

The Way of the World By William Congreve

Director Lyndsey Turner Designer Naomi Wilkinson Lighting Designer Rick Fisher Composer & Sound Designer Tom Mills

Thu 2 – Sat 25 February When you live in a world of extravagant parties, outrageous fashion and scandalous gossip, image is everything. So when Mirabell, a man with a reputation for wine, women and song, decides to go after the girl of his dreams, he knows it won’t be easy. For one, he’ll need the consent of the formidable Lady Wishfort before he can make his match. And to get that, he’ll have to resort to what he does best: deceit, slander and seduction… A fresh new staging of William Congreve’s classic Restoration Comedy about morals, money and everything in between.

Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 2 February 7.30pm £1.00 Previews £10.00 Mon – Fri 7.30pm £19.00 Concessions £2.50 off Sat 7.30pm £21.00 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £15.00 School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42 £5.00 16 – 26 year olds, Fri 3 – Tue 7 Feb

First Time Fridays 40p tickets for first time bookers. For more information see p42

Thu 16 February 7.30pm Tue 21 February 7.30pm Sat 18 February 2.30pm

Talk Back Thu 16 February. Free

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Live and Unjudged

Wed 8 February 7.45pm Not just for the Ballroom and Latin enthusiasts, this up close and personal dance spectacular promises more than just a few cha-cha-chas!

The Hull Truck production of

Dance Touring Partnership

Maison Foo

DNA

Elektro Kif

Memoirs of a Biscuit Tin

A compelling thriller by award-winning writer Dennis Kelly. Directed and Designed by Anthony Banks.

Directed and choreographed by Blanca Li

Thu 9 – Sat 11 February A group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover the whole thing up. But when they find that the cover-up unites them and brings harmony to their otherwise fractious lives, where’s the incentive to put things right?

Brendan will perform all your Strictly favourites, from the Paso Doble to the Tango and the Quickstep to the Jive. Joining him onstage will be former Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nicole Cutler, Andrew Cuerden, Hanna Haarala, Izabela Hanna and Brendan’s very own brother, Scott Cole. Scott promises not to hold back on offering some intimate insights into the real Brendan!

First performed at the National Theatre in 2007, this startling new play is fast becoming a contemporary classic with young audiences. This brand new touring production directed by the National Theatre’s Anthony Banks features a cutting-edge design and soundtrack and an exciting cast of young actors.

Brendan will play host throughout, whilst his 14-piece band entertains with renditions of music from some of the greatest artists of all time, including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez and Frank Sinatra. Don’t miss your chance to see some of the Ballroom magic created on Strictly Come Dancing first-hand with one of its most charismatic choreographers and performers. £24.50 £26.50 £29.50 £32.50 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

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Photograph by Dan Aucante

Brendan Cole

Thu 16 February 7.00pm

Fri 10 - Sat 11 February 7.45pm

A topsy turvy tale for grown-ups.

Take the urban street dance style electro - a dazzling mix of breaking, disco, vogue, popping and locking - off the streets of Paris, mix it up with some theatre, contemporary dance and an amazing soundtrack and you get Elektro Kif.

All is not well at Number 92. Mrs Benjamin has disappeared, leaving her decaying house to fend for itself. So in an act of desperation, the house, determined to find its missing owner, sets off on a strange and enchanting journey like no other.

A show about the hopes and fears, friendships, fights and rivalries of an all-male cast of eight exceptional young electro dancers this is funny, fast, colourful and anarchic.

This intriguing tale follows the story of a wall, a floor and a chimney, a forgotten old lady and the memories that lie within. With an inventive blend of clowning, visual theatre and puppetry Maison Foo bring to life the imaginative topsy turvy world lurking behind the door of Number 92.

Featuring an exhilarating soundtrack of techno with electro house, afrobeat, sampling and classical music, you’ve never seen anything like this before!

‘Punchy without being preachy; tackles moral issues without moralising - Dennis Kelly offers a witty take on the dark side of group mentality’ The Independent

www.elektrokif.co.uk

Thu - Sat 7.00pm Fri 1.30pm £15.00 Concessions £12.00 Schools discount £10.00

Young Persons Ticket (16 - 26 years) £10.00

‘surprise hit of the festival....touching and beautifully crafted’ ★★★★ The Guardian www.maisonfoo.co.uk

£12.50 £14.50 £17.50 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Produced by Spiel and toured in partnership with Dementia UK. Suitable for ages 12+.

Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

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£12.00 Concessions and Members £2.00 off School discounts apply

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Studio Theatre

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Legally Blonde – The Musical

Mon – Thu 7.45pm £27.50 £32.50 £36.50 £39.50 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply

Tue 14 – Sat 25 February For the first time ever Legally Blonde – The Musical, the West End and Broadway sensation, 2011 Olivier Award-winner (Best New Musical) and winner of Best New Musical Whatsonstage.com Awards, comes to the Lyceum Theatre. Based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this critically-acclaimed new musical is created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Awardwinning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). This all-singing, all-dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket in town!

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £30.00 £35.00 £39.00 £42.00 Thu 2.00pm £22.00 £27.00 £31.00 £34.00 Sat 3.00pm £27.50 £32.50 £36.50 £39.50 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42

The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal! ‘Hysterically funny’ ★★★★ The Mail on Sunday

Thu 23 February 7.45pm

‘Perfection’ ★★★★ The Independent

Thu 23 February 7.45pm

Tue – Fri 7.15pm & Sat 2.00pm £10.00 £18.00 £20.00

Croft House Theatre Company

The Sound of Music

Sat 7.15pm £10.00 £20.00 £22.00

Tue 13 – Sat 17 March Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical tells the story of the von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains. With an unforgettable score including some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Me, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Edelweiss, The Lonely Goatherd and of course The Sound of Music, it’s the perfect family treat. Following the success of last year’s Sweeney Todd, Sheffield-based Croft House Theatre Company bring a live production of The Sound of Music to the Sheffield stage for the first time in over 10 years.

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Group bookings Buy 14 tickets and get the 15th free (all performances excluding Sat eve and front circle seats) This amateur production is produced by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

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Bring a snack along and listen to readings of Michael Frayn’s work in your lunch break.

Fri 9 March 1.00pm

Fri 16 March 1.00pm

Fri 23 March 1.00pm Presented by kind permission of Chichester Festival Theatre

Fri 23 March 5.00pm Michael Frayn in conversation about his life and work. Tickets Free

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Fri 30 March 1.00pm

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Join us for a reading of extracts from the novels and columns of Michael Frayn

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Michael Frayn is an Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright, who began his career as a satirist and columnist for the Guardian. Now one of our country’s foremost playwrights, his writing for theatre spans half a century. Characterised by great wit, Michael’s work is funny, thought-provoking and moving. Continuing our tradition for producing whole seasons dedicated to the work of one writer, Sheffield Theatres is proud to present three plays by Michael Frayn. Taking place in each of our spaces, alongside a programme of readings, interviews and discussions, this season will offer you an opportunity to experience the range, scope and development of Michael’s work from three different decades of his career. I hope you will join us in celebrating the work of this major figure in British theatre.

Book for all 3 main stage plays in the Michael Frayn Season at the same time and save 10% on the price of your tickets* Call the Box Office for more information. *Offer excludes Public Dress Rehearsal and preview performances. All tickets must be purchased in one transaction. Offer cannot be applied retrospectively and is not available online. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or offers.

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A Sheffield Theatres Production

Director David Grindley Designer Jonathan Fensom Lighting Designer Jason Taylor Sound Designer Gregory Clarke

Copenhagen By Michael Frayn Wed 29 February – Sat 10 March In 1941, at the height of the Second World War, two old friends meet for the last time. Niels Bohr, the leading quantum theorist of the time, half Jewish but remaining in occupied Copenhagen; Werner Heisenberg, a German and the former protégé of Bohr, working for his country on a new project. On opposing sides, these two men have the ability to change the course of history. This Tony Award-winning play is an intriguing and powerful exploration of the uncertainty of the past and the inevitability of the future told through a story based on actual historic events.

Previews £12.00 Mon - Fri 7.45pm £15.00 £19.00 £22.00 Concessions £2.50 off Sat 7.45pm £17.00 £21.00 £24.00 Thu 2.00pm & Sat 3.00pm £12.00 £15.00 £19.00 Season Ticket Offer Save 10% off the price of your tickets For further information see page 19. School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42 £5.00 16 – 26 year olds, Wed 29 Feb & Tue 6 March

Thu 8 March 7.45pm Sat 10 March 3.00pm

Talk Back Mon 5 March. Free

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A Sheffield Theatres Production

Director Charlotte Gwinner Designer Signe Beckman Lighting Designer David Holmes Composer & Sound Designer Tom Mills

Benefactors By Michael Frayn Thu 1 – Sat 24 March When David dreams of improving the lives of those living in an inner city slum, his idealistic view of the world leads him to reach for the skies. But life isn’t easy when your neighbour is the town’s most cynical journalist, your wife has principles and your secretary falls in love with you. An award-winning comedy about idealism, realism and the tangled nature of human relationships.

Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 1 March 7.45pm £1.00 Previews £10.00 Tue – Fri 7.45pm £14.00 Concessions £2.50 off Sat 7.45pm £18.00 Thu & Sat 2.15pm £12.00 Season Ticket Offer Save 10% off the price of your tickets For further information see page 19. School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42 £5.00 16 – 26 year olds, Fri 2 - Wed 7 March

Thu 8 March 7.45pm

Talk Back Thu 15 March, after 2.15pm performance. Free Photograph by Chris Denner

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A Sheffield Theatres Production

Director Paul Miller Designer Simon Daw Lighting Designer Mark Doubleday Composers Ben and Max Ringham

Democracy By Michael Frayn Thu 8 – Sat 31 March The leader of a new coalition government must keep his friends close and his enemies closer. The problem is knowing who to trust. Left, right and centre all regard each other with suspicion. And as for the Russians…

Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 8 March 7.30pm £1.00

Willy Brandt, one of the most charismatic leaders in post-war politics, makes history as he starts to reunite Europe. But there’s a spy in his office and his plans are about to be thrown into chaos. What is loyalty? And where does yours lie?

Tue – Fri 7.30pm £19.00 Concessions £2.50 off

Democracy is a witty and compelling Olivier Award-winning play about an inspirational man.

Previews £10.00

Sat 7.30pm £21.00 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £15.00 Season Ticket Offer Save 10% off the price of your tickets For further information see page 19. School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42 £5.00 16 – 26 year olds, Fri 9 – Wed 14 March

First Time Fridays 40p tickets for first time bookers. For more information see p42

Thu 22 March 7.30pm Tue 27 March 7.30pm Sat 24 March 2.30pm

Talk Back Thu 22 March. Free

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Tue – Thu 7.45pm £15.00 £24.00 £29.00 £32.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Northern Ballet

Beauty & the Beast Tue 20 – Sat 24 March Discover the magic that can happen when you look beneath the surface, with Northern Ballet’s new Beauty & the Beast. A handsome Prince is transformed into a Beast as punishment for his ugly arrogance. Only true love can break the spell - but who could love a monster like him? A beautiful young woman is sent to live with the Beast. Afraid at first she soon learns that she has nothing to fear except that the Beast longs for a love she cannot return. As this classic story unfolds in an enchanting world inhabited by fairies, sprites and goblins, we discover that beauty is more than skin deep. See the Company sparkle in a kaleidoscope of colour and haute couture-style costumes. Breathtaking dancing is accompanied by an infectious score including music by Saint-Säens, Bizet, Debussy and Glazunov, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia. Set to delight adults and children alike, book now as Northern Ballet bring a new magic to this timeless fairytale. Lyceum Theatre

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £17.00 £26.00 £31.00 £34.00 Thu 2.00pm £12.00 £19.00 £24.00 £27.00 School discounts apply Sat 3.00pm £15.00 £24.00 £29.00 £32.00 Family Ticket £90.00 (max. 2 adults, excluding Thu 2.00pm, Stalls only). Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42

Mon – Thu 7.45pm £25.00 £29.00 £32.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply

David Essex in

All the Fun of the Fair Mon 26 – Sat 31 March All the Fun of the Fair comes to Sheffield following a record-breaking West End season at the Garrick Theatre, where it was nominated for Best New West End Musical at the Whatsonstage.com Awards. Inspired by David’s album of the same name, this roller-coaster ride of a musical features a helter-skelter of David Essex hits, including A Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star and Rock On. David plays funfair owner Levi Lee, recently widowed and the father of a rebellious teenage son, Jack. Dodgems and motorbikes, crafty cons and candy-floss, fairground horses and fights along with romance and rock ’n’ roll mean you’re sure to go on a rollercoaster of a ride, but beware...all is not always fun at the fair! ‘Genuinely touching...well worth a spin’ The Daily Telegraph

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Fri & Sat 7.45pm £27.00 £31.00 £34.00 Thu 2.00pm £22.00 £26.00 £29.00 Sat 3.00pm £23.00 £27.00 £30.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

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Thu 29 March 7.45pm Thu 29 March 7.45pm Sat 31 March 3.00pm

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Luca Silvestrini’s Protein

LOL (lots of love) Tue 3 April 7.45pm Six dancers on a quest for romance give a razor-sharp commentary on our Facebook society and the human need for affection.

National Theatre Connections Festival Wed 28 March - Wed 4 April National Theatre Connections is a nationwide celebration of new writing and young theatre talent. Sheffield Theatres is one of 20 venues across the UK, from Bristol to Belfast, hosting a showcase festival of performances from the region as part of Connections. This year, the National Theatre has commissioned ten new plays with an international flavour. Written by some of the most exciting playwrights in the UK and beyond, these diverse stories range from the passionately political to the heartwarmingly funny. Don’t miss your chance to be amongst the first to see these thrilling new works, performed by the rising theatrical stars of your region. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/connections

Tickets go on sale from Sat 10 December priced from only £5.00

Protein’s cyber souls stylishly nail the language of life online. They tackle the baffling etiquette of electronic chat, make hilarious straight-to-the audience confessions and dance the physical equivalent of poking and tweeting. ‘Savvy, highly entertaining dance theatre’ ★★★★ The Times Commissioned by DanceEast, Greenwich Dance and The Place and supported by South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell. £12.50 £14.50 £17.50 Concessions £2.50 off Young Persons Ticket 16 – 26 year olds £10.00 Groups and School discounts apply

Magic of Motown Wed 4 April 7.45pm Get ready – the UK’s number one live Motown concert show returns bigger than ever before. This smash hit from the States authentically recreates the sublime harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown. A huge, super-talented cast perform solid-gold hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves and Lionel Richie. You’ll be dancing in the streets and dancing on the ceiling with The Magic of Motown. £18.00 £22.00 £25.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

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Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2: in Stranger Tights Thu 5 April 2.00pm & 5.00pm Ahoy there landlubbers! Avast behind and prepare to splice the mainbrace as the boys go on a full blown swash-buckling adventure at sea! Paul and Barry are visiting a theme park for the day and decide to brave going on one of the daring water rides. Once inside, they are leaning on a wall when they accidentally fall and find themselves magically transported back in time to a world of Pirates and sunken treasures. Don’t miss this spectacular pirate adventure! Magic, mystery and mayhem are guaranteed in this show full of fun and laughter for all the family. £14.50 Family Ticket £54.00 (max. two adults)

For further information see page 42.

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Snooker Legends Jimmy White v Stephen Hendry

Fri 13 April 7.00pm

The Children’s Touring Partnership in association with the National Theatre present a Bristol Old Vic production

Swallows and Amazons A new musical play with book by Helen Edmundson and songs by Neil Hannon, based on the book by Arthur Ransome

Tue 10 – Sat 14 April All aboard The Swallow! Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure to encounter savages, capture dastardly pirates and defeat mortal enemies. An action-packed musical adventure for the whole family, Swallows and Amazons is a story of an idyllic era, of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination. This delightful and gloriously imaginative production is directed by Tom Morris, co-director of the international smash-hit War Horse, written by Helen Edmundson, writer of the National Theatre’s astonishing Coram Boy, and has music by Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy. Swallows and Amazons is presented by the Children’s Touring Partnership whose recent production of Goodnight Mister Tom received public and critical acclaim.

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Tue – Thu 7.00pm £12.50 £14.50 £17.50 Concessions £2.50 off Groups and School discounts apply Fri & Sat 7.00pm £12.50 £16.50 £19.50 Wed & Thu 2.00pm £10.50 £12.50 £15.50 School discounts apply Sat 2.00pm £10.50 £12.50 £15.50 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42

Mon 16 – Wed 18 April 7.45pm

Seven times Crucible champion Stephen Hendry is rated as the greatest ever and six times finalist Jimmy White is quite rightly titled the ‘People’s Champion’.

With heartfelt arias and ensembles, splendid choruses and ballroom scenes, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin offers a romantic night at the opera, while Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is highspirited, vocally brilliant and a work of comic genius.

This is a once in a lifetime chance to see and meet ‘The King of the Crucible’ and ‘The Whirlwind’ as they go head to head. John Virgo will provide expert analysis and leading referee Michaela Tabb will officiate on this special night.

VIP Ticket £75.00 (including champagne reception and a chance to meet the players before the event)

Two of the most popular operas in the repertoire are brought to life by English Touring Opera.

‘…a dazzling Onegin’ ★★★★ Guardian Both sung in English Translation The Barber of Seville Mon & Wed 7.45pm Eugene Onegin Tues 7.45pm £18.50 £24.50 £27.50 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Stewart Lee Carpet Remnant World Fri 20 & Sat 21 April 7.45pm What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four year old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? Formerly stand-up’s youthful iconoclast, Lee now gawps blankly at News 24 as Britain burns down around him, and blinks weirdly at the vast wayside retail outlets during endless journeys to and from increasingly indistinct provincial theatres. Once he lived on the pleasure planet. Now he is trapped in Carpet Remnant World. And so are you. ‘Thrilling’ ★★★★★ Metro ‘Fascinating, funny stuff’ Times

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The Barber of Seville & Eugene Onegin

Two of the biggest names in snooker come together for a very special Snooker Legends exhibition, just one week before the 2012 championships take place.

£25.00 Thu 12 April 2.00pm

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Connie Fisher

The Royal Exchange, The Hallé Orchestra and The Lowry presents

By J.B. Priestley Directed by Stephen Daldry

Tue – Thu 7.45pm £16.00 £20.00 £23.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

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An Inspector Calls

From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated director of The Reader, The Hours and one of Britain’s best-loved films Billy Elliot, comes the multi award-winning production of J. B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls – direct from its fourth West End season. Winning more awards than any play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. ‘Superbly tense. Breathtaking daring and faultless execution’ Daily Telegraph

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Wed & Thu 2.00pm £13.00 £17.00 £20.00 School discounts apply Sat 3.00pm £14.00 £18.00 £21.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42

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Wonderful Town

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Tue 1 – Sat 5 May Connie Fisher (The Sound of Music, winner of the BBC’s How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria) and double Olivier Award nominee Michael Xavier (Love Story, The Phantom of the Opera) star in the multi award-winning musical comedy, Wonderful Town. Featuring a superb score by legendary American composer Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story), the show has received countless awards since its premiere in 1953 including the prestigious Tony Award for Best Musical. Connie plays aspiring writer Ruth Sherwood who arrives in New York City fresh from Ohio with her beautiful younger sister Eileen. Bursting with dreams of romance, riches and perhaps a free lunch at Walgreen’s deli, the indomitable pair meet an array of colourful characters in their search for success, causing chaos and delight at every turn. Wonderful Town recreates the bright lights of 1930s New York City with spectacular sets, dazzling choreography and the rich sound of Bernstein’s magnificent music. Lyceum Theatre

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Thu 2.00pm £22.50 £24.50 £29.50 £32.50 Sat 3.00pm £27.50 £29.50 £34.50 £37.50 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

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A Sheffield Theatres Production Thu 17 May – Sat 9 June

By Harold Pinter

Doctor In The House

Tue – Thu 7.45pm £16.00 £20.00 £23.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply

Tue 8 – Sat 12 May Do you need a prescription for laughter? Then here comes the cure as the classic British comedy, Doctor in the House hits the stage! Follow the inexperienced young medical student Simon Sparrow beginning his five-year internship at St. Swithin’s Teaching Hospital. Continually running afoul of the irascible head surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt, his social life is spiced up when Sparrow is taken under the wings of two student repeaters in the form of Tony Grimsdyke and John Evans to farcical consequences. Starring one of Britain’s most loved funnymen, Joe Pasquale and star of stage and screen Robert Powell, Doctor in the House has delighted audiences for generations. Refereed by award-winning director Ian Talbot, this is comedy at its very best. The doctor will see you now!

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £18.00 £22.00 £25.00

When Jerry and Emma embark on a seven-year affair, their infidelity affects the whole of their lives.

Director Nick Bagnall Designer Colin Richmond

John Simm returns to the Crucible stage to play Jerry in Harold Pinter’s heartbreaking comment on love and relationships.

Evening 7.30pm Matinees 2.30pm £10.00 - £23.00

Thu 2.00pm £13.00 £17.00 £20.00

School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees

Sat 3.00pm £14.00 £18.00 £21.00

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Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

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For more information on concessions see p42 £5.00 16-26 year olds Fri 18 – Tue 22 May

First Time Fridays 40p tickets for first time bookers. For more information see p42

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A Sheffield Theatres and Chol Theatre Co-Production in association with imove

LeanerFasterStronger By Kaite O’Reilly

Director Andrew Loretto Designer Shanaz Gulzar Lighting Designer Gary Longfield Composer & Sound Designer Shane Durrant

Wed 23 May – Sat 2 June In this brave new world of designer babies, bioengineered athletes and genetically-improved human beings - how far would you go to be the best? Would you embrace the new science, or struggle on, unenhanced? Can we continue getting LeanerFasterStronger without a little help? Written by Kaite O’Reilly (winner of the Ted Hughes Award for Poetry 2010), LeanerFasterStronger is the world première of a darkly-humorous and provocative theatre experience which explores the limits of what being human means.

Public Dress Rehearsal Wed 23 May 7.45pm £1.00 Preview £10.00 Mon – Fri 7.45pm £14.00 Concessions £2.50 off Sat 7.45pm £15.00 Thu & Sat 2.15pm £12.00 School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p42 £5.00 16 – 26 year olds, Thu 24 & Fri 25 May

Thu 31 May 7.45pm

LeanerFasterStronger is part of Extraordinary Moves, an exciting arts and science partnership between Chol Theatre and Sheffield Hallam University. Extraordinary Moves is part of imove, a Cultural Olympiad programme in Yorkshire. imove is primarily funded by Legacy Trust UK, an independent charity set up to create a cultural and sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Opera North

Classic Comedy Productions Ltd

Birmingham Stage Company

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Birds of a Feather

Horrible Histories

Thu 31 May – Sat 2 June

Tue 26 – Sat 30 June

Wed 4 – Sat 7 July

Opera North return to Sheffield Theatres with Gilbert and Sullivan’s topsy-turvy invention that sparkles with wit and brilliance. Adored by audiences and critics alike, this classic production is full of toe tapping rhythms, marvellous 1920s costumes and delicious fun – an evening of theatrical magic awaits.

The girls are back!

Ruddigore

‘…one of the great Gilbert and Sullivan stagings…’ ★★★★ The Guardian

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians are guaranteed to thrill and entertain both you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

One of BBC TV’s most popular and fondlyremembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.

‘The auditorium seemed fit to combust spontaneously in an explosion of joy and excitement!’ ★★★★ The Times

£16.50 - £28.50 Concessions available. Groups and Member discounts apply Thu 28 June 7.45pm

£11.50 - £15.50 Concessions available. Groups, Schools and Member discount applies.

Sat 30 June, 7.45pm

Sung in English Thu – Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.15pm £15.00 - £39.50

Shadowball Music Julian Joseph Libretto Mike Phillips in association with Sheffield Theatres and Eclipse Theatre

Thu 12 July 1.30pm & 7.30pm This compelling new jazz opera tells the fast-paced story of Negro League baseball players. A swinging score inspired by the era of Ellington and Armstrong offers a lively evening of home runs, peanuts and Cracker Jack. Great fun for all the family! Featuring The Julian Joseph Quintet, Cleveland Watkiss and a cast of local schoolchildren.

Music in the Round

NSDF and Sheffield Theatres in association with the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University present

Music in the Round is dedicated to presenting world-class music at its very best. Highlights of the spring concert series include:

International Student Drama Festival

Exploring Beethoven

Fri 22 – Sat 30 June

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 February

Sheffield becomes home to the brightest and best new theatre-makers with this celebration of live performance from future legends of theatre, dance and music, all hand-picked from around the globe.

A weekend festival exploring the brilliance of Beethoven with Ensemble 360 and guest group the Navarra String Quartet. £3.00 - £15.00 Studio Theatre

The festival is produced by the National Student Drama Festival as part of London 2012, the finale of the Cultural Olympiad. NSDF has a 56 year history of finding the best UK talent and uniting them with eminent professionals. Alumni include Pete Postlethwaite, Meera Syal, Ben Miller, Ruth Wilson, Dennis Potter, Stephen Fry and Mark Ravenhill.

Presented in partnership with The University of Sheffield Concert Series

Donald Grant, Karen Matheson, Donald Shaw & Friends Thu 8 March 7.45pm Gaelic and English songs old and new from Karen Matheson and Donald Shaw of groundbreaking band Capercaillie. They will be joined by Donald Grant (Elias String Quartet), Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Anna Massie and the Red Skies String Ensemble.

‘NSDF is essential, I was inspired by the drive, idealism and commitment of the students and leaders.’ Christopher Eccleston Festival tickets available from ideastap.com/nsdf

£3.00 - £15.00 (10% booking fee applies) The Octagon, Sheffield University

£8.00 - £11.00 Concessions available School discounts apply

Presented in partnership with The University of Sheffield Student’s Union

Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd.

Groups, Schools and Member discounts apply

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Play. Learn. Debate. Imagine... with Sheffield Theatres

Theatre Skills At Sheffield Theatres we’re committed to offering our audiences opportunities to develop skills and ideas, and to have some fun, with a diverse range of workshops and events. Whether you already have some theatre experience or none at all, there are lots of opportunities for you to get involved with us. Some of the events on offer this season are profiled here, but there are many other exciting workshops available for different ages and abilities. Visit our website at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for details of other workshops available, or call 0114 249 3833.

Sheffield People’s Theatre

Play Reading Group

Our brand new theatre company, Sheffield People’s Theatre staged its debut performance Lives in Art in November with a company of local performers aged 12-90.

Join our Play Reading Group and enjoy other works from the playwrights in our season this spring. Love for Love by William Congreve Mon 6 February 2.00 – 4.30pm £6.00

This season the Company will work with The Paper Birds on the development of a new project as well as attend special workshops.

Noises Off by Michael Frayn Mon 19 March 2.00 – 4.30pm £6.00

If you’re aged 12+ and you want to be part of future Sheffield People’s Theatre projects (or are aged 16+ and interested in directing, design, lighting, sound and stage management), please email spt@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call 0114 201 3888.

Belonging by Kaite O’Reilly Mon 28 May 2.00 – 4.30pm £6.00

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Gain new skills and get insights into theatre and performance with our range of workshops. Open Access No previous experience necessary.

Intermediate (ages 16+) Some previous theatre experience required.

Explore Your Voice! (ages 10-14) Mon 27 February 6.00 – 9.00pm Discover new ways of using your voice through games and improvisations. This workshop aims to develop your confidence and ability in using your voice, listening and communicating in performance. Led by Australian voice artist and musician Eilon Morris. £8.00

The Casting Coach Mon 5 March 6.00 – 9.00pm If you’re an actor already, or are pursuing a career in acting, have you ever wondered how you get the agent you want? And how do you get the best out of each other once you have one? Pick up invaluable tips from Ness Evans, internationally-experienced screen and stage agent. £10.00

Picturing a Thousand Words (ages 14+) Wed 1 February 6.00 – 9.00pm Explore how words and photography can build an inspiring and intriguing narrative. Led by Andrew McMillan, from Barnsley, a young poet whose recent Cultural Olympiad commission was featured on Radio 4’s Today Programme. £8.00 Making Puppets with Everyday Objects (ages 6-9) Sat 24 March 10.00am – 1.00pm Make simple and fun puppets using everyday objects and bring your new friends to life! Led by Alex Thorpe, Sheffield Theatre’s Resident Assistant Director. £8.00

The Local Voice Mon 12 March 6.00 – 9.00pm Put an end to the perception that poetry is just spoken in RP. Write poetry in your own voice, using your own accent and dialect. With local emerging star poet Andrew McMillan. £10.00

Circus Skills and Story Wed 4 April 10.00am - 5.00pm Learn about basic circus equipment and techniques, including aerial work and manipulation. Combine your new skills with story making and narrative. New Sheffield-based circus company Position Doubtful is made up of internationallyacclaimed artists Tim Byrom, Phil Coggins and Claire Crook. £30.00 Dramatic Structure – Raising the Stakes Sat 26 May 10.00am – 1.00pm Make high tension stories that really matter! Learn how to shape plays that will have an impact on your audience and make them care about your characters. Led by Kaite O’Reilly, award-winning writer of LeanerFasterStronger. £10.00 To book a place on any of the workshops here and for further information, call Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

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First Time Fridays

Online Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information by subscribing to our e-bulletin at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

Tickets are available for 40p to first time bookers at the Crucible Theatre. The Box Office will check our database at the time of booking and confirm ‘first-time’ status i.e. no previous booking for the Crucible under the name and address of the booker. Bookings must be made by customers aged 16+. Tickets are limited to 40 per performance and are only available on Friday performances of Sheffield Theatres Productions taking place in the Crucible Theatre from 1 September 2011 – 1 September 2012. Customers can book for more than one production in one transaction, but are limited to 2 tickets at 40p per production. Tickets are not available online. Only one discount applies per transaction. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be re-sold.

You can also join our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. @crucibletheatre @sheffieldlyceum

All offers and discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Only one discount type applies per ticket. Proof of status must be shown. Re-sales: We endeavour to exchange (for the same production) or re-sell tickets (re-sale not guaranteed) if required at a charge of £1.00 per ticket. Tickets must be returned before 12 noon on the day of the performance. This service is free to members. We reserve the right the change Box Office opening hours. The information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing. Sheffield Theatres cannot be held responsible for late changes to programmes and casting.

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Members, £3.50 off for all Sheffield Theatres members, Mon – Sat evenings.

Parking Discounted car parking can be found at the nearby Q Park on Charles Street (S1 2NJ), a two-minute walk from the theatre. Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more information.

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Public Transport East Midlands Trains run fast, frequent services between London, Leicester, Derby, Chesterfield and Sheffield. Plan your tram or bus journey within South Yorkshire with Stagecoach Supertram or Stagecoach South Yorkshire via our website.

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Guide dogs and support dogs are welcome in public areas of the theatre and staff will be happy to take care of them during performances.

For further details on accessibility and access performances, including booking information or to join our free access mailing list, please contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

We offer a wide range of concessions and discounts for selected shows. Please speak to a member of Box Office for more information.

Alternative formats of this brochure can be provided upon request.

To purchase your copy for £25.00 please contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

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The Way of the World The Way of the World The Way of the World

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7.30pm SP 7.30pm Fri 24

2.30pm

Sat 25

The Way of the World The Way of the World

Tue 21 Wed 22

Mon 20

Sun 19

7.30pm

The Way of the World Sat 18

7.30pm AD TB 7.30pm

The Way of the World The Way of the World

Thu 16

2.30pm CP

7.30pm 7.30pm Fri 17

The Way of the World The Way of the World

Tue 14 Wed 15

Mon 13 2.30pm

7.30pm

The Way of the World Sun 12

Sat 11

7.30pm

The Way of the World

Fri 10

7.30pm 7.30pm

The Way of the World The Way of the World

Wed 8

7.30pm Thu 9

The Way of the World The Way of the World

Mon 6 Tue 7

Sun 5 7.30pm PRE

7.30pm PRE

The Way of the World

Fri 3 Sat 4

7.30pm PRE

The Way of the World

Thu 2

The Winter’s Tale

The Winter’s Tale The Winter’s Tale

The Way of the World

Wed 1

February 2012

7.00pm

Evening

NT Connections

The Work Of Michael Frayn

NT Connections

Benefactors

1.00pm

2.15pm

5.00pm

The Work Of Michael Frayn Benefactors

1.00pm

2.15pm

1.00pm

2.15pm TB

2.15pm

1.00pm

2.15pm

Play Reading - Wild Honey

Benefactors

Play Reading - Here

Benefactors

Play Reading - The Sneeze

Benefactors

MitR: Powerplus

7.45pm

7.45pm SP

7.45pm

7.45pm PRE

7.45pm PDR

7.00pm

11.00am, 3.00pm

MitR: Beethoven Weekend

7.45pm

7.00pm

7.45pm

12.00pm, 7.45pm 2.00pm, 4.30pm, 6.15pm

1.30pm

12.45pm

7.45pm

10.30am, 1.30pm 6.30pm

1.30pm

Matinee

MitR: Beethoven Weekend

Memoirs of a Biscuit Tin

DNA

MitR: Wu Quartet

You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy

MitR: The Webb Sisters

MitR: Lawson Trio

John Peel’s Shed

Thirsty 7.45pm

MitR: Ensemble 360

The Winter’s Tale

Mon 30

MitR: Steven Isserlis

Simon Munnery

MitR: Ensemble 360

MitR: Igor The Bird Who Couldn’t Sing

I, Malvolio

Performance/Event

Tue 31

Sun 29

7.45pm

7.45pm AD 7.45pm

3.00pm CP

2.00pm Save The Last Dance For Me

Save The Last Dance For Me

Thu 26

7.45pm 7.45pm

Save The Last Dance For Me

Wed 25

7.45pm

Fri 27

Save The Last Dance For Me

Tue 24

7.45pm AD

Sat 28

Save The Last Dance For Me

Mon 23

Sun 22

3.00pm CP

The King and I

Fri 20 Sat 21

7.45pm

The King and I

Thu 19

7.45pm

The King and I 2.00pm

The King and I

Wed 18

7.45pm

Tue 17

Mon 16

2.30pm

7.45pm

7.30pm PDR

7.45pm

Sun 15

The Nutcracker

Sat 14

3.00pm

The Nutcracker

Fri 13

7.45pm The Nutcracker

2.00pm

The Nutcracker

Thu 12

Evening 7.45pm

Wed 11

Matinee The Nutcracker

Tue 10

Performance/Event

To celebrate the Crucible’s 40th birthday, we’ve published a book chronicling its history that includes photographs, programme covers and memories from our remarkable past.

Performance/Event

Evening

Since 1971 the Crucible has attracted regional, national and international attention. From the controversy around the original design of its thrust stage to the pioneering work of its theatre-ineducation department, Vangard; from its world premières to its lavish musicals; from its community ensembles to its internationally renowned casts, the Crucible Theatre has played an essential role in Sheffield’s life for over 40 years. Matinee

Visually impaired We have regular Audio Described performances and we can arrange guided Touch Tours in advance of our productions. Please speak to the Box Office if you are interested in finding out more.

Relive 40 dramatic years

Date

Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing A loop system is available at the Box Office counter and we operate an infra-red system in the auditorium. We also have regular British Sign Language interpreted and captioned performances. Please see below for details.

Studio

Impaired mobility We have lower counters installed in the Box Office and bars in the Crucible, and wheelchair access is provided in all of our venues, including associated bars and toilets. Customers who benefit from the assistance of a companion can also claim one free carer seat.

Lyceum

Sheffield Theatres is committed to making your visit as welcoming as possible, and we offer a wide range of access facilities to ensure an easy and enjoyable experience for all customers.

Crucible

Access

January 2012

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Date

47 World Snooker Championships

Mon 30

Fri 25

Betrayal

7.30pm

7.30pm AD TB

7.30pm

7.30pm PRE

7.30pm PDR

7.00pm

Evening

PRE Preview SP Signed performance TB Talk Back

2.30pm

2.30pm CP

2.30pm

Matinee

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Key: AD Audio Described CP Captioned performance PDR Public Dress Rehearsal

Sat 9

Fri 8

Thu 7

Wed 6

Tue 5

Mon 4

Sun 3

Sat 2

Fri 1

June 2012

Betrayal

Wed 30 Thu 31

Betrayal

Tue 29

Mon 28

Sun 27

Sat 26

Betrayal

Thu 24

Betrayal

Wed 23

Betrayal

World Snooker Championships

Tue 22

Mon 21

Sun 20

Sat 19

Fri 18

Thu 17

Wed 16

Tue 15

Mon 14

Sun 13

Sat 12

Fri 11

Thu 10

Wed 9

Tue 8

Mon 7

Sun 6

Sat 5

Fri 4

Thu 3

Wed 2

Tue 1

May 2012

World Snooker Championships

Sun 29

Sat 28

Fri 27

World Snooker Championships

Wed 25 Thu 26

World Snooker Championships

Mon 23 Tue 24

World Snooker Championships

Snooker Legends

Performance/Event

Sun 22

Sat 21

Fri 20

Thu 19

Wed 18

Tue 17

Mon 16

Sun 15

Sat 14

Fri 13

Thu 12

Wed 11

Tue 10

Mon 9

Sun 8

Sat 7

Fri 6

Thu 5

Wed 4

Tue 3

Mon 2

Sun 1

Crucible

April 2012

Swallows and Amazons

2.15pm

3.00pm

2.00pm

3.00pm CP

2.00pm

3.00pm CP

2.00pm

2.00pm AD

2.00pm

Closed - Bank Holiday

Opera North Ruddigore

Doctor In The House

Wonderful Town

An Inspector Calls

Stewart Lee

ETO Barber of Seville

ETO Eugene Onegin

ETO Barber of Seville

2.00pm, 5.00pm

Matinee

Closed Bank Holiday Swallows and Amazons

Chuckle Brothers

Magic of Motown

Protein Dance LOL

Performance/Event

Lyceum

World Snooker Championships 7.45pm

World Snooker Championships World Snooker Championships World Snooker Championships

7.45pm AD SP 7.45pm 7.45pm

MITR May Festival MITR May Festival MITR May Festival

7.45pm 7.45pm

LeanerFasterStronger LeanerFasterStronger

7.30pm 7.30pm

2.15pm

7.45pm TB

7.45pm

7.45pm SP

LeanerFasterStronger LeanerFasterStronger

7.30pm

7.45pm 7.45pm

LeanerFasterStronger LeanerFasterStronger

7.45pm 7.45pm

LeanerFasterStronger LeanerFasterStronger

7.45pm PDR 7.45pm PRE

7.45pm

Evening

LeanerFasterStronger

2.15pm

Matinee

LeanerFasterStronger

MITR May Festival

MITR May Festival 7.45pm

World Snooker Championships 7.45pm

7.45pm

World Snooker Championships

7.45pm

World Snooker Championships

7.45pm

World Snooker Championships

World Snooker Championships World Snooker Championships

7.45pm

World Snooker Championships 7.45pm AD SP

World Snooker Championships 7.45pm

World Snooker Championships

7.45pm

7.00pm

MitR: Tim Horton MitR: Gwylim Simcock & Klaus Gesing

7.00pm 7.00pm

7.00pm

NT Connections

7.45pm MitR: Ensemble 360

NT Connections

Performance/Event

7.45pm

Evening

Studio

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Sheffield Theatres Corporate Supporters

Sheffield Theatres’ Corporate Supporters enjoy tailor-made, personally managed packages including best-seat tickets, employee benefits, invitations to exclusive events, print and online crediting and publicity, access to private bar for show hospitality and special rates on exclusive function spaces.

To find out more about corporate memberships or sponsorship, please contact Jess O’Neill on 0114 201 3868 or email j.o’neill@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Our Partners

Preferred restaurant partner Preferred audio visual partner

AES Seal Charitable Trust Church Burgesses Education Fund The Freshgate Trust Foundation The Garfield Weston Foundation HSBC Charities Committee

Preferred car parking partner

Trusts & Foundations The J G Graves Charitable Trust The Foyle Foundation Neil MacDonald Sheffield Town Trust The Wolfson Foundation

Sheffield Theatres Crucible Lyceum Studio Box Office 0114 249 6000 Admin 0114 249 5999 sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Sheffield Theatres Trust is a Registered Charity No. 257318 and is a company limited by guarantee No. 932254. Sheffield Theatres Crucible Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1120640 and is a company limited by guarantee No. 6035820. City of Sheffield Theatre Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1121284 and is a company limited by guarantee No. 6308382.

Preferred taxi partner

FOOD & DRINK AT SHEFFIELD THEATRES Complete your visit to the theatre with a drink at one of our bars and a delicious meal.

Café Crucible

Crucible Corner

Theatre Bars

Café Crucible is the new place to meet and mingle in Sheffield. A vibrant and welcoming space situated inside the Crucible Theatre, this is the ideal place for socialising or relaxing with friends and colleagues during the day, or before a show. The cafe offers a choice of light bites, all made or prepared fresh in the cafe kitchen using only the finest ingredients available from local producers and suppliers.

If you’re looking for something extra special, try Crucible Corner. Open throughout the day and into the evening, the Corner is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy a delicious meal. Choose from our extensive menu of starters, light bites, main meals and desserts or simply watch the evening go by with a glass of wine in our restaurant that overlooks Tudor Square.

With a number of bars situated throughout the theatres, why not arrive early and enjoy a drink in the comfort of the Crucible and Lyceum before the show, or simply on your way into town? With a range of beverages available, including both hot and cold drinks, our bars are the perfect place to wind down after a long day and start enjoying your evening with us.

Open from 10.00am, Mon – Sat.

The opening of Cafe Crucible has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Foyle Foundation.

All food is freshly cooked using locally sourced produce. Open daily until late, Mon – Sat Bookings 0114 273 8255

We can’t wait to see you on your next visit!