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THE S TO RY S O FA R... BULLY BOY H HHH Sunday Telegraph
DADDY LONG LEGS H HHH Guardian
CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE H HHH Independent
OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD H HHH Telegraph
THE THRILL OF LOVE H HHH Guardian
LONDON WALL H HHH Daily Telegraph
RUTHERFORD & SON H HHHH Daily Telegraph
THE AMERICAN PLAN H HHH Sunday Telegraph
RY O T S THE ... S E U IN T N O C It is hard to believe that a year has already passed since the St. James first opened its doors to the public. During that time we have presented eight productions, written, directed and performed by some of this country’s most noted practitioners including Dr. Jonathan Miller, David Grindley, James Dacre, Diana Quick and Barry Rutter. We launch our second year with ‘Scenes from a Marriage’, Ingmar Bergman’s classic play directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and starring Olivia Williams and Mark Bazeley. We follow this with ‘In The Next Room or The Vibrator Play’, the five star winner of the TMA Best New Play Award; written by the exciting American writer Sarah Ruhl and directed by Laurence Boswell from the Ustinov Studio at Bath Theatre Royal, this promises to be a stimulating evening. Over the Christmas period our younger theatregoers will be charmed and entertained by Tall Stories’ inventive production of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s ‘The Snail and the Whale’. In the new year we are thrilled to bring you the Tony Awardwinning musical, ‘Urinetown’. Funny, romantic and offbeat, it will be staged by Olivier award-winning director, Jamie Lloyd. To round off this exciting season we welcome back Out of Joint, under the direction of Max Stafford-Clark, with ‘This May Hurt A Bit’; Stella Feehily’s satirical and surreal take on our great national institution, the National Health Service! I hope you will join us as the St. James Theatre goes from strength to strength. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting seasons of plays.
David Gilmore Artistic Director
SCENES FROM A M A R R I AG E
Directed by Trevor Nunn By Ingmar Bergman Adapted for the stage by Joanna Murray-Smith
Scenes from a Marriage is a portrait of extraordinary intimacy and a searchingly honest and moving love story. We follow Johan and Marianne from their seemingly perfect marriage through betrayal and loss to warring contenders in divorce and beyond. Directed by Trevor Nunn, one of the UK’s leading theatre, film and television directors, the play stars award-winning stage and film actor Olivia Williams, most recently seen in the West End in In a Forest Dark and Deep (Vaudeville Theatre) and on film in The Sixth Sense, An Education and Roman Polanski’s The Ghost Writer; and Mark Bazeley, whose theatre credits include Our New Girl (Bush Theatre), The Seagull (National Theatre), and Death of a Salesman (Lyric Theatre, West End). Ingmar Bergman’s Scenes from a Marriage was originally created for television and has acquired classic status. This adaptation for the stage by Joanna Murray-Smith is an emotionally powerful and compellingly visceral exploration of what happens when a marriage disintegrates.
Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited, on behalf of the Ingmar Bergman Foundation
Generously supported by
www.ingmarbergman.se
11TH SEPT - 9TH NOV MON - SAT EVES 7.30PM, THURS & SAT 2.30PM £40, £37.50, £30 (premium seats are available at £50, day seats are available in person from the box office at 10am on the day of the performance)
Peter Huntley and Just for Laughs Theatricals in association with Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents the Ustinov Studio production of
T X E N E H IN T E H T R O ROOM
AY L P R O T VIBRA
By Sarah Ruhl Directed by Laurence Boswell
WINNER – BEST NEW PLAY, TMA AWARDS Late 19th century New York State. A time of great innovation and social change. Whilst enthusiasm grows amongst the well-to-do for the new electric light bulb, Dr. Givings has been working on his own strange electrical device. His aim is to treat female hysteria, but his first patient emerges from her first session glowing and keen to return... ‘IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play’ is a provocative, touching and entertaining story about sex and intimacy.
HHHHH ‘Electrifying… an ecstasy of theatrical invention’ The Times
HHHH ‘Boswell’s sparkling, beautifully judged production’ The Guardian
13TH NOV - 4TH JAN MON – SAT EVES 7.45PM, TUES & SAT 3.45PM*
*Check website for Christmas showtimes
£15 – £50 (Tickets on Row B can be booked for just £15 up to two weeks before a performance. In the two weeks preceding a performance they will be priced at £30.)
Tall Stories presents
THE SNAIL A ND THE WHALE
Adapted from the much-loved picture book by AXEL SCHEFFLER and JULIA DONALDSON
PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY Tall Stories (creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s amazing journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father… Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs, in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.
‘An exquisite piece of theatre… that leaves you smiling’ The Stage
HHHH ‘An inventive and charming adaptation’ The List From the company that brought you The Gruffalo
10TH DEC - 5TH JAN 10AM & 12PM / 11AM & 2PM / 1.30PM (Check website for specific days)
£16, £18 (premium), £55 (family of 4)*, £9 (schools) *see website for further group discounts
Julian Stoneman Associates and The Araca Group present
N W O T E N I R U L A C I S U M E H T Music and Lyrics by MARK HOLLMANN Book and Lyrics by GREG KOTIS Directed by JAMIE LLOYD
THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMES TO LONDON In a city of the future that has been inflicted with a terrible drought, business tycoon Caldwell B. Cladwell has made his fortune through bribery and the monopolisation of all public toilets. With a brutal police force maintaining law and order, it’s not a place to get caught short! Risk it and you will be sent off to a place no one returns from – the infamous Urinetown. The city needs a revolution and every revolution needs a hero... however unlikely. An epic tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution set in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. This hilarious satirical comedy finally hits London after its Tony Awardwinning Broadway success. Directed by Olivier Award-winner JAMIE LLOYD and designed by Soutra Gilmour, this promises to be THE stand out musical opening in London.
A DROP OF HOPE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
22ND FEB - 3RD MAY MON - SAT EVES 7.30PM, THURS & SAT 2.30PM £49.50, £39.50, £32.50, £27.50 (Save £10 on previews – £39.50, £29.50, £22.50, £17.50)
Karl Sydow presents the Out of Joint and Octagon Theatre Bolton co-production of
T H I S M AY HURT A B
IT
By Stella Feehily Directed by Max Stafford-Clark Designed by Tim Shortall. Lighting by Jason Taylor Sound by Andy Smith “It would be a great reform in politics if wisdom could be made to spread as easily and rapidly as folly” Winston Churchill A month after stating “we will stop the top-down reorganisation of the NHS that has got in the way of patient care”, the government launched the biggest top-down reorganisation the service had seen in its 65-year history. With characteristic wit, tenderness, and surrealism, Stella Feehily’s new play explores one family’s journey through the digestive system of the NHS, and asks: what is the prognosis for this much-loved, and fiercely debated, institution? Out of Joint returns to the St. James Theatre following their raved-about production of Our Country’s Good. Stella Feehily’s plays for Out of Joint have been produced at the Royal Court and Soho Theatre. They include Bang Bang Bang, Dreams of Violence, O go my Man and Duck. This production is supported by Frank and Elizabeth Brenan
14TH MAY - 21ST JUN MON – SAT EVES 7.30PM, THURS & SAT 2.30PM £34, £23, £14, £5 (A limited number of tickets priced at £5, £14 and £23 are available at every performance. Book now before they go!)
A R A R R A C Open for lunch, dinner and supper six days a week, the Carrara offers you the opportunity to dine before or after a performance and with the added treat of enjoying your dessert during the interval, the Carrara is perfect for pre-theatre dining. The Carrara serves a British menu with an Italian twist, that combines high quality ingredients with fresh produce. You can choose between our a la carte or set menu, making the Carrara suitable for lunches, celebrations, parties or a relaxing evening out with good food, good wine and great company. The Carrara restaurant is situated on the first floor of St. James Theatre and is approached by the sculptural staircase, ‘Final Encore’. The staircase was designed by the artist designer Mark Humphrey and built in Italy from white Carrara marble. To make a reservation call 0207 592 0348 or email restaurant@stjamestheatre.co.uk
Westminster School presents
SLEAZE! Music and Lyrics by Chris Barton Book and Lyrics by Robin Kingsland A NEW MUSICAL BASED ON SHAKESPEARE’S MEASURE FOR MEASURE Swinging 60s London. A zealous Prime Minister has re-introduced the death penalty for the Crime of Fornication. Young lovers Milo and Julia face persecution from the infamous Porn-Troops. Milo’s sister Isobel holds the key to saving him from the noose, but she’s entered a closed order nunnery and can’t be contacted… “...completely original, completely irresistible and completely brilliant.” HHHHH Fest (of our previous production)
5TH FEB - 8TH FEB – 7.30PM £15
T R IN IT Y CO LL E G E LO N D O N IN T E R N AT IO N A L F E ST IVA L O F P LAYW R IT IN G AND P E R FO R M A N C E 20 14 FEATURING THE WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCES OF THE WINNING PLAYS FROM TRINITY’S 2013-14 INTERNATIONAL PLAYWRITING COMPETITION A four day festival featuring productions of past and present winning plays from Trinity’s playwriting competition. With workshops, musical performances, activities for schools and more, there is something for everyone. There are special events for primary schools, secondary schools and writers, and a special gala day with an awards ceremony on Saturday.
7TH MAY - 10TH MAY Activities and performances will run from 10.00am to 9pm daily All events are ticketed. Day passes and tickets for individual performances and activities available. Free entry for children aged 12 and under. Concessions available. Primary and secondary school groups are free (spaces limited).
ST U D I O
Two floors below the St. James Theatre resides the stunning St. James Studio – a cabaret style space on two levels, cloaked in wood panelling, oozing atmosphere, with dazzling acoustics and a well-stocked bar. In our first eleven months we have presented over 170 different shows and over 300 artists have performed on the Studio stage in an intense rotation of cabaret, comedy, jazz, singer songwriters, classical music, magic, evening theatre and lunchtime theatre. Here are some of them...
LENNY HENRY BARB JUNGR FRISKY & MANNISH HADLEY FRASER
ROBERT NEWMAN TRISTNA MACKAY MARK THOMAS GWYNETH HERBERT
PETER STRAKER CHISATO KUSUNOKI LINDA MARLOWE NINA CONTI RAMIN KARIMLOO DORIAN FORD JANIE
RACHEL
DEE
MONTFORT
TUCKER ZOE
STUART MATTHEW PRICE
JOE
PARTY OLIVER
ALISON
ALEXANDER STEWART
STILGOE WITH REID
JIEAR IAN D. RAHMAN
THE
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MATT
POLITICAL
WILD
FORDE THING
ALEXANDER
ARMSTRONG NINA FERRO LOUISE DEARMAN DAVIS HEADS SOUTH
HELEN LEDERER
ELLIOT
SUGAR
SISTERS
LIANE
CABAR ET CO MEDY MUS IC T H E ATR E
CARROLL
T H E AT R E
SE U D N I F O T W T H E A T R O H St. James Theatre 12 Palace Street London SW1E 5JA BY TUBE The nearest tube is Victoria. We are situated within a 5 minute walk of the station. PARKING Free parking after 6.30pm is available in nearby streets. NATIONAL RAIL Victoria Station is less than 5 minutes walk from the theatre. BY BUS Routes 16, 38, 52, 73, 42, 148 all pass by near the theatre.
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