FEB-JUL 2017
Gerry’s 24 Nov-17 Dec
1 Feb-11 Mar
Gerry’s 21-25 Feb
4-8 Apr
13 & 15 Apr
2 May-3 Jun
7-17 Jun
19 Jun-1 Jul
8-29 Jul
BLACK by Le Gateau Chocolat
2
BOOK NOW STRATFORDEAST.COM CALL 020 8534 0310 VAT No. 233 3120 59 Charity No. 233801 Reg No. 556251
WELCOME Welcome to Theatre Royal Stratford East and our Feb-Jul 2017 season. We start with the European premiere of The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin by Kirsten Childs, an award-winning off-Broadway hit musical about a young African American girl from LA who dreams of being a dancer. After the phenomenal success of her bestselling novel Room and subsequent award-winning film, Emma Donoghue has adapted the book for the stage with a haunting score by Scottish songwriter Kathryn Joseph and Cora Bissett. It tells the story of young Jack and Ma and their life imprisoned inside Room and the challenges they face once they escape. I will have the pleasure of directing The Who’s Tommy, our second Ramps on the Moon project following last year’s success with The Government Inspector.
My Country; A Work in Progress, a new production from the National Theatre by poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy, dramatises the exact words of people around the country from Leicester to Londonderry in the days after the EU referendum.
The aptly titled Summer opens in July. This new romcom by Rikki Beadle-Blair follows four cheeky London lads – all broke and homeless – as they compete for the attention of a beautiful Filipino girl. There’s also award-winning cabaret and opera from Le Gateau Chocolat, the critically acclaimed hip hop dance piece Smother by 201 Dance Company and National Theatre Connections returns for another festival of young people’s work. In Gerry’s, our studio space, Rasa Productions present Whose Sari Now?, a funny and poignant onewoman show that explores real and complicated relationships with the sari. In February Door Ajar Theatre will present Thisbe, a follow up to A Midsummer Night’s Dream with an original score. Don’t forget, the best seats always sell out first and our ticket prices are cheapest at the beginning of every run so remember to book early. Best wishes,
Kerry Michael Artistic Director
The front cover features this season’s writers and directors (L-R from top-bottom): Kerry Michael, Le Gateau Chocolat, Kirsten Childs, Cora Bissett, Kimberley Sykes, Roberta Zuric, Rikki Beadle-Blair, Emma Donoghue, Andrea Walker, Rani Moorthy, Kathryn Joseph, Samantha Sutherland, Josette Bushell-Mingo
3
ABOUT US As the landscape around Stratford shifts and changes, we continue in our strong tradition of commissioning and developing new plays and musicals. The writers we commission bring fresh voices and perspectives from around the globe to ensure that our programme reflects the cultural diversity of our audience and responds to events in the world today. Recent highlights include Tanika Gupta’s Gladiator Games, Roadkill by Cora Bissett and Stef Smith, Counting Stars by Atiha Sen Gupta, Sevan K. Greene’s The House of in Between and Bonnie Greer’s The Hotel Cerise.
Photo of Bonnie Greer’s The Hotel Cerise by Stephen Cummiskey
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
4
SUBMISSIONS New Writing
Musical Theatre
We are committed to working with writers whose work expresses the aspiration and concerns of our diverse community on a local, national and international level. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please send to the Associate Director, Pooja Ghai at writers@stratfordeast.com
We continue to break new ground with musicals that bring contemporary and urban music into the mainstream of British theatre through diverse and unheard stories. We are happy to look at completed scripts, projects in development, pitches, and song samples. Send submissions to the Musical Theatre New Writing Manager, Fadi Tavoukdjian at MTSubmissions@stratfordeast.com
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
5
E PRUR EMOP E IE AN R E
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST and BELGRADE THEATRE COVENTRY present the European Premiere
/theatreroyalstratfordeast @stratfordeast
6
#BubblyBlackGirl
THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN Book, Music and Lyrics by Kirsten Childs
FEBRUARY
A life-affirming and funny coming-of-age story which follows Viveca, a bright African American girl from a middle class family in LA, who dreams of becoming a dancer.
We Th Fr Sa
01 02 03 04
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
Choosing to face the conflicts of a changing era in America with optimism rather than revolution, she learns to reconcile the realities of racism and sexism with hope and faith and discovers her self-worth.
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
06 07 08 09 10 11
7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm
This award-winning off-Broadway musical is a cheeky and satirical look at how women have been defined by others and themselves from the 1960s to present day, with an original score fusing Motown, pop and R&B – think Sondheim meets Beyoncé!
‘Sharp and tasty... funny, poignant... captivating new musical’ The New York Times
Director Designer Choreographer Video Designer Lighting Designer Re-orchestrator Musical Director Sound Designer Associate Director
Josette Bushell-Mingo Rosa Maggiora Mykal Rand Tim Reid Chris Davey Darius Smith Jordan Li-Smith Andrew Johnson Susan Lawson-Reynolds
PRICES
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Newham Discount Night (Wed 1 Feb) £2.50 1-7 Feb previews £12-£15 Mon-Thu until 2 Mar £12-£23 Mon-Thu from 7-9 Mar £12-£26 Fri-Sat £12-£26 Concessions from £8
Signed Thu 9 Mar 7.30pm Audio Described Sat 11 Mar 2.30pm Captioned Fri 10 Mar 7.30pm
Tu 14 7.30pm We 15 7.30pm Th 16 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 17 7.30pm Sa 18 2.30pm 7.30pm Tu 21 7.30pm We 22 7.30pm Th 23 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 24 7.30pm Sa 25 2.30pm 7.30pm Tu
28 7.30pm
MARCH
We 01 7.30pm Th 02 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 03 7.30pm Sa 04 2.30pm 7.30pm
Tu 07 7.30pm We 08 7.30pm Th 09 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 10 7.30pm Sa 11 2.30pm 7.30pm
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
7
BLACK
HHHHH
by Le Gateau Chocolat ‘There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.’ Maya Angelou Featuring a repertoire ranging from Wagner and Purcell to Nina Simone and Whitney Houston, Black is an intimate and confessional portrait of Nigerian singer Le Gateau Chocolat’s life: his hopes, his fears and his battle with depression. Performed with an 11-piece orchestra. Director/Co-Writer Musical Director/Arranger Set/Costume Designer Lighting Designer Sound Designer Produced and Developed by
Ed Burnside Julian Kelly Ryan Dawson Laight Joshua Carr Tom Aspley In Company Collective
‘One of the most life-affirming, inventive and beautiful shows.’ The List
TUE 4-SAT 8 APRIL 8pm
PRICES
£12-£18 (concessions from £8)
MAIN STAGE #LGCBlack
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
8
SMOTHER
by 201 Dance Company with Patrick Collier Production Co Can you stay true to yourself, when everything suggests you change? 201’s raw, contemporary hip-hop returns in Smother: a story of two men’s broken encounter. Returning after an acclaimed sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2016 and an international tour, this groundbreaking production touches on themes of addiction, obsession, and the meaning of commitment. Award winning choreographer Andrea Walker directs a cast of seven dancers in a fast-paced, intimate performance, exploring the relationship of two young men.
HHHHH ‘Unparalleled beauty…a striking dystopian fairytale reminiscent of Jamie Brittain’s Skins.’ EdFest Magazine
THU 13 & SAT 15 APRIL 8pm
PRICES
£12 (£10 concession)
MAIN STAGE #Smother201
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
9
PR W EMOR L IE D R E
A THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST and ABBEY THEATRE, DUBLIN co-production, in association with NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND and COVENT GARDEN PRODUCTIONS
/theatreroyalstratfordeast @stratfordeast
10
#RoomThePlay
ROOM
By Emma Donoghue Adapted for the stage by Emma Donoghue Music and lyrics by Cora Bissett and Kathryn Joseph Emma Donoghue’s bestselling novel Room has been adapted as a new play with songs by Scottish songwriter Kathryn Joseph and Cora Bissett. Previously adapted by Donoghue for the screen, the film won Academy Awards, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. Kidnapped as a teenage girl, Ma has been locked inside a purpose built room in her captor’s garden for seven years. Her five year old son, Jack, has no concept of the world outside and happily exists inside Room with the help of Ma’s games and his vivid imagination where objects like Rug, Lamp and TV are his only friends. But for Ma the time has come to escape and face their biggest challenge to date: the world outside Room.
‘You would fight anyone who tried to wrestle [the book] from your grasp with the same ferocity that Ma fights for Jack, such is the author’s power to make out of the most vile circumstances something absorbing, truthful and beautiful.’ The Guardian Director Cora Bissett Designer Lily Arnold Musical Director Gavin Whitworth Sound Designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite Puppet Designer David Cauchi
PRICES
MAY Tu 02 7.30pm We 03 7.30pm Th 04 7.30pm Fr 05 7.30pm Sa 06 7.30pm Mo 08 7.30pm Tu 09 7.30pm We 10 7pm Th 11 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 12 7.30pm Sa 13 2.30pm 7.30pm Tu 16 7.30pm We 17 7.30pm Th 18 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 19 7.30pm Sa 20 2.30pm 7.30pm Tu 23 7.30pm We 24 7.30pm Th 25 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 26 7.30pm Sa 27 2.30pm 7.30pm Tu 30 7.30pm We 31 7.30pm JUNE Th 01 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 02 7.30pm Sa 03 2.30pm 7.30pm
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Newham Discount Night Signed Thu 25 May 7.30pm (Tue 2 May ) £2.50 Audio Described Sat 27 May 2.30pm 2-9 May previews £12-£15 Captioned Fri 26 May 7.30pm Tue-Thu until 25 May £12-£23 Tue-Thu from 30 May-1 Jun £12-£26 Fri-Sat £12-£26 Concessions from £8
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
11
/theatreroyalstratfordeast @stratfordeast
12
#TommyTour
TOMMY Based on the iconic 1969 concept album, The Who’s Tommy is the multi-award winning epic rock musical written by Pete Townshend. With a cast of 22 performers and musicians, this is the story of the pinball-playing boy which has entertained and intrigued audiences for more than 40 years. A one-of-a-kind theatrical event!
‘This exceptional production by Ramps on the Moon sinks its fangs into the jugular of 2016 and gives it a good hard kick up the arse.’
JUNE
We Th Fr Sa
07 08 09 10
Mo Tu We Th
12 13 14 15
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 16 7.30pm Sa 17 2.30pm 7.30pm
Exeunt Magazine on the Ramps on the Moon 2016 tour
Tommy will feature a creative use of audio description, captioning and British Sign Language interpretation which will enhance the experience for everyone. For more information, visit www.rampsonthemoon.co.uk Director Designer Choreographer Musical Director Associate Director
Kerry Michael Neil Irish Mark Smith Robert Hyman Nicola Miles-Wildin
Please note that this production explores some adult themes. Originally Produced On Broadway by Pace Theatrical Group and Dodger Productions with Kardana Productions. Performed By Arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited
PRICES
Newham Discount Night (Wed 7 Jun) £2.50 7 Jun preview £12-£15 Mon-Thu £12-£23 Fri-Sat £12-£26 Concessions from £8
ACCESS PERFORMANCES Relaxed Thu 15 Jun 2.30pm Signed All performances Audio Described All performances Captioned All performances
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
13
/theatreroyalstratfordeast @stratfordeast
14
#MyCountryTRSE
A NATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
MY COUNTRY; A WORK IN PROGRESS in the words of people across the UK and Carol Ann Duffy
In the days after the EU referendum, the National Theatre began a nationwide listening project. A team of interviewers spoke to people around the country – from Leicester to Derry/ Londonderry and Merthyr Tydfil to Glasgow – to hear their views of the country and town they live in, their lives, their future, and the referendum. Using exact words taken from the interviews, My Country; A Work in Progress puts those conversations centre stage. Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre, collaborates with Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate, to create this new performance which opens in London before playing at venues around the country.
JUNE Mo 19 7.30pm Tu 20 7.30pm We 21 7.30pm Th 22 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 23 7.30pm Sa 24 2.30pm 7.30pm Mo 26 7.30pm Tu 27 7.30pm We 28 7.30pm Th 29 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 30 7.30pm JULY Sa 01 2.30pm 7.30pm
Created in collaboration with eight UK arts organisations in association with Cusack Projects Limited. Rufus Norris Katrina Lindsay
Director Designer ON SALE MON 5 DEC
PRICES
Newham Discount Night (Mon 19 Jun) £2.50 19 Jun preview £12-£15 Mon-Thu £12-£20 Fri-Sat £12-£22 Concessions from £8
ACCESS PERFORMANCES Signed Thu 29 Jun 7.30pm Audio Described Thu 29 Jun 2.30pm Captioned Fri 30 Jun
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
15
PR W EMOR L IE D R E
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST presents
/theatreroyalstratfordeast @stratfordeast
16
#SummerTRSE
SUMMER by Rikki Beadle-Blair
Summer is a hilarious new romcom set in London that takes its inspiration from movies such as The Inbetweeners and Roman Holiday. Four cheeky London lads compete for the attention of a beautiful Filipino girl during a steamy record-breaking heatwave. Though secretly homeless – and broke – the streetwise Romeos use every trick in the book to find costfree ways to impress her. The story is brought vividly to life with stunning visuals, a dynamic soundtrack and a vibrant cast of transgender actors.
‘Rikki Beadle-Blair’s script leaps off the page… little short of poetry.’ The Stage
Director Costume Designer Sound Designer Cast
Rikki Beadle-Blair Jonathan Lipman Chris Murray Tigger Blaize Tyler Luke Cunningham Emma Frankland Victoria Gigante Mzz Kimberley Ash Palmisciano Kamari Romeo
PRICES
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
JULY
Sa 08 7.30pm Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
10 11 12 13 14 15
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm
Tu 18 7.30pm We 19 7.30pm Th 20 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 21 7.30pm Sa 22 2.30pm 7.30pm Tu 25 7.30pm We 26 7.30pm Th 27 2.30pm 7.30pm Fr 28 7.30pm Sa 29 2.30pm 7.30pm
Newham Discount Night Signed Fri 28 Jul 7.30pm (Mon 10 Jul ) £2.50 Audio Described Sat 29 Jul 2.30pm 8-12 Jul previews £12-£15 Captioned Wed 26 Jul 7.30pm Mon-Thu until 20 Jul £12-£22 Tue-Thu from 25-27 Jul £12-£25 Fri-Sat £12-£25 Concessions from £8
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
17
MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE SHOWS IN OUR NEW STUDIO SPACE Rasa Productions present
WHOSE SARI NOW? by Rani Moorthy
Six yards of cloth, wound round tight. Or draped seductively. Or practically, for breastfeeding. Or pulled between thighs to walk like a man. Or wildly thrown together, with Doc Martin boots. A modest proposal or a political act or a defiant one. Bold and powerful theatre that takes you beyond the Bollywood wet sari! By turns funny and poignant, 5 characters share their sari tales; from an old Asian woman whose saris are like her second skin, a young mother giving birth in a war zone wrapping her twin babies in her wedding sari, a Malaysian historian connects the sari with mythology, a transgender reflects on his girlfriend’s sari obsession, a low caste weaver and a character who contemplates the sari in her final hours. Director
Kimberley Sykes
‘An incomparable storyteller’ The Guardian THU 24 NOV-SAT 17 DEC Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm
PRICES
£13 (£9 concession)
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
18
#WhoseSariNow
Door Ajar Theatre present
THISBE
by Samantha Sutherland Since the fateful night Helena and Demetrius, were lost in the woods the only thing they remember is waking up in love. But as their love becomes obsession, where does this leave their neglected and confused daughter, Thisbe? With the promise of solving all of her problems, the prankster Puck lures Thisbe into the woods. Intoxicated with magic and adventure – can Thisbe stop her family falling apart? With BSL interpretation built into every performance and an original score, this play is full of playful wit and boisterous theatricality.
Director Roberta Zuric Musical Director David Hewson Producer Euan Borland
All performances of Thisbe are signed
TUE 21-SAT 25 FEB Tue-Sat 8pm; Sat 3pm
PRICES
£10 (£8 concession)
#Thisbe
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
19
Photo © Barnabas Wilhelm
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST in association with TRIFORCE CREATIVE NETWORK present
MONOLOGUESLAM UK Actors from all backgrounds undertake a series of auditions before 20 are chosen to perform in front of an audience and panel of professionals who are in a position to progress their careers. Hosted by Chizzy Akudolu (Holby City), the evening also offers comedy sketch shows, improv and music. MON 12 DECEMBER 2017 dates TBC – check the website for details
PRICES
£12 (£9 concession)
MAIN STAGE
AN EVENING WITH STRATFORD EAST SINGERS A community celebration
Stratford East Singers, our outstanding community choir led by Byron Gold, comprises people of all ages and abilities from east London. Since forming in 2011 they have gone from strength to strength with over 150 people taking part to date. They have performed on X-Factor and to over 20,000 people at events like Southbank Choir Festival, the East London Dance production of The River and BT River of Music. ‘Team spirit and community cohesion have developed because of this and should remain!’ Choir member SUN 15 JAN 5PM
Sponsored by Fresh Wharf Developments Ltd BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
20
Photo Š Jasmin Chung photography
The National Theatre Connections festival is a celebration of young people, theatre-making and the importance of access to the arts. Each year the National Theatre commissions ten new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow. With 29 local festivals taking place across the country, Connections is an unforgettable feast of theatre made by and for young people. Our past success has relied upon our NTC Buddy Volunteers who ensure everyone has an inspirational and safe time. If you want to be involved as a Buddy then please email Sherain to find out more: swatson@stratfordeast.com TUE 28 MAR – SAT 1 APR 7PM BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
21
FOOD AND DRINK THE THEATRE WORKSHOP BAR Come and experience the unique atmosphere of the awardwinning Theatre Workshop Bar (Time Out Love London Award 2014). Join us for free wifi, delicious freshly prepared food, live entertainment, top DJs, or simply a stress-free drink after a long day. From 5pm-6.30pm (Mon-Fri) everyone can enjoy 10% off all drinks (and students get 15% off all day every day!). Enjoy the finest Caribbean fish and chicken, spiced and cooked to perfection by our in-house chefs, as well as a wide range of non-Caribbean food, salads, and snacks.
OPENING HOURS Mon-Thu: 10am-11pm (food served 12-9pm) Fri: 10am-midnight (food served 12-10pm) Sat: 11am-midnight (food served 12-10pm) Sun: 12pm-11pm (food served 12-8.30pm) We also do take away orders – call 020 8279 1161 to order.
‘The best jerk chicken I’ve ever had outside of Barbados’ Mark Shenton, The Stage GERRY’S KITCHEN Gerry’s Kitchen offers a selection of great coffees, delicious cakes and tasty homemade soups, sandwiches and wraps. We also have a new wine list and craft beers from local brewers. With free wifi and loads of space, it’s a great space to meet, work and study, not to mention to grab food and drink before a performance! Students get 15% off drinks all day every day.
OPENING HOURS Monday 9am-10pm Tuesday 9am-10pm Wednesday 9am-11pm Thursday 9am-11pm Friday 9am-11pm Saturday 9am-11pm Sunday 9am-10pm Photo © Robert Day
22
THE THEATRE WORKSHOP BAR FREE ENTRY THEATRE WORKSHOP BAR
COMIC MONDAYS The best comedy deal in London on a Monday from 8pm
TENNER TUESDAYS 2 meals from our special menu for just £10!
FUNKY FRIDAYS Get ready for the weekend with our DJ Sets from 8pm.
SATURDAY
A mixture of live music & DJs
SESSIONS
SUNDAY
WEDNESDAYS LIVE LOUNGE
PUB QUIZ
–
FREE ENTRY
Join our quiz from 7.45pm for just £3 per team. All entry money goes in the prize pot!
Unwind whilst enjoying our entertainment from 7pm on Sundays
THIRSTY AWARD-WINNING THURSDAYS CARIBBEAN FOOD Join us every Thursday for a mixture of special drink offers from 5-9pm
See our website for more details.
BAR ARTISTS WANTED We are always looking for the fresh live acts of tomorrow: If you’re a Musician (unsigned solos/duos); DJ; Comedian or other stand-alone entertainment act suitable for our bar stage then please send a link with an example of your work to barartists@stratfordeast.com (18 and over only).
23
ACCESS At Theatre Royal Stratford East, we’re committed to our audience members and to making the theatre accessible to everybody.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS T he theatre has a spacious foyer and a wheelchair-accessible box office. There are six wheelchair spaces in the auditorium, lifts to the upper level, and wheelchairaccessible toilets. ASSISTANCE DOGS Assistance dogs are welcome in the theatre, including the auditorium. Please inform Box Office when you book. HARD OF HEARING We have an infrared assisted listening system in the auditorium – please ask Box Office if you need any support in using the system. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION The audio elements of a production will be interpreted in to BSL for Deaf/deaf audience members. CAPTIONING Captioning is similar to television subtitling and gives deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing people access to live performance.
24
AUDIO DESCRIPTION Audio description in theatre is a live verbal commentary on the visual elements of a production as it unfolds for visually impaired people. Headsets are provided. Braille and large print cast lists are available on request from Box Office. Please contact the box office if you would like to be collected from Stratford Station before an audio described performance. TOUCH TOURS We offer Touch Tours at each of our audio described performances, to provide an opportunity for visually impaired audience members to interact with the set, costumes and props and gain a detailed description of what’s on stage. Touch tours take place one hour before the show’s start time. We recommend booking your place in advance.
RELAXED PERFORMANCES We are launching relaxed performances at the theatre, which are designed to welcome anyone who would benefit from a relaxed theatrical environment but is specifically designed for people with additional needs, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication disorders or learning disabilities. During a relaxed performance, we allow free movement in and out of the auditorium and there is a relaxed attitude to noise being made during the show. Our first relaxed performance will be of Sinbad the Sailor on January 10th at 2pm and all tickets for this performance are ÂŁ10. To book, please phone box office or email tickets@stratfordeast.com.
If you have access requirements or feedback or questions relating to access then please contact Box Office Manager Angela Frost on 020 8534 0310 or afrost@stratfordeast.com.
Please contact us if you would like a copy of this brochure with large print.
Photo Š Robert Day
RAMPS ON THE MOON We are proud to be part of Ramps on the Moon, a collaborative project with other venues across England which aims to improve access to employment for disabled creatives and access to performances for disabled audiences.
25
JOIN THE VISION COLLECTIVE SUPPORT OUR WORK AS A REGISTERED CHARITY Our Vision Collective members play an important part in supporting the work we do both on and off stage. Their vital contribution helps ensure we can keep working with young people and emerging artists, develop new work, and provide affordable tickets for our audiences and community. We invite Vision Collective members to become closer to the life of the theatre and, in return for their support, offer wide range of exclusive benefits including access to special events and acknowledgement in in our programmes and on our Supporters Board. Annual membership starts at £250 and can be paid in instalments via standing order. We hope you will consider joining. For more information please email Sal Goldsmith at development@stratfordeast.com or call us on 0208 279 1176. Photograph Š Robert Day
26
NAME A SEAT Leave your mark from £25 per month If you would like to make a mark on Theatre Royal Stratford East then why not consider naming a seat (or seats!) in our beautiful Grade II* listed auditorium for your family, friend, you or your company? By naming a seat you can be proud of supporting the theatre and the community it serves. Stalls and Dress Circle seats are £500 each or £50 per month over 10 months by standing order. Upper Circle seats are £250 each or £25 per month over 10 months by standing order. We also have a range of building spaces, projects, programmes and other things you can name. We would be delighted to talk to you about something that suits your interests and budget. If you are interested in naming a seat and would like to find out more, please email Renu Mehto at development@stratfordeast.com or call us on 0208 279 1176.
27
GET INVOLVED Here at Theatre Royal Stratford East we nurture and develop artists and audiences of the future.
Testimonials from Young Artists at Theatre Royal Stratford East:
‘As soon as I stepped into the building I felt as though I was at home. I was made to feel welcome, people were interested in my story and what I had to offer and pushed We welcome young people aged 13-24 with an aspiration to work in the arts and and nurtured me in directions there’s something for everybody. I would never have had the confidence to do alone. There is We can guide, encourage and inspire a really special, non-judgemental, young artists to tell unique east London collaborative vibe that other stories... and connect them to the theatres just don’t have.’ wonderful world of theatre. Our programme of workshops, masterclasses and courses suit every level of experience and ambition.
To find out how we can support your creative journey please email Sherain on swatson@stratfordeast.com
Anna (aged 21)
‘You are different because you’re all inclusive, regardless of experience or talent. You believe in people and you bring the best out of them. I’ve seen so many people with a lack of self confidence blossom under the guidance and support of TRSE.’ Anyebe (aged 22)
‘I was in year 7 when I started attending the drama workshops. I remember having so much fun in sessions, playing games, experimenting with characters, scenarios, and putting together short plays. It was only once a week but I honestly shared great memories from the youth theatre with awesome people whom I still have contact with!’ Diamantina (aged 19) Photos © Jasmin Chung photography
28
VISIT US GETTING TO US Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BN We’re just 10 minutes from the centre of London. For travel advice and to plan your journey visit tfl.gov.uk BOOK Online Stratfordeast.com By phone 020 8534 0310 In person Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm (extending to 8pm on performance nights)
NEWHAM DISCOUNT NIGHTS We offer a limited number of £2.50 tickets to Newham residents (not available online). Proof of address is required. See the calendar at the back for dates for each show.
CONCESSIONS Concessions are available if you’re disabled, an Equity member, a full-time student, under 26 years of age, over 60 years of age (Senior concession applies to midweek Matinees only), or if you’re unwaged. All concessions are subject to availability, proof of identity and eligibility.
DONATE We do not charge a booking fee. Please support our artistic programme and education work by adding a donation to your ticket purchase. Angel Ln
STRATFORD STATION Central and Jubilee lines, DLR and London Overground Zone 2.
Gt
rn ste
les
aff
R rry Ge uare q S
Rd
Stratford Picturehouse
Ea
Stratford Central
National and international rail services.
Stratford Station
am
ve yA
St
tH
h
ig
Ln
H
a mw
Bus Station
es W
Public car parking can be found at the Stratford Centre (adjacent to the Theatre) and at Westfield.
ay
dw
oa Br
Tra
London bus interchange and National Express coaches.
NOT TO SCALE
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
29
FEB-JUL 2017 THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN
Wed 1 Mar
7.30pm
ROOM
Thu 2 Mar
2.30pm
Tue 2 May
7.30pm
NP
7.30pm
Wed 3 May
7.30pm
P
Wed 1 Feb
7.30pm
NP
Fri 3 Mar
7.30pm
Thu 4 May
7.30pm
P
Thu 2 Feb
7.30pm
P
Sat 4 Mar
2.30pm
Fri 5 May
7.30pm
P
Fri 3 Feb
7.30pm
P
7.30pm
Sat 6 May
7.30pm
P
Sat 4 Feb
7.30pm
P
Tue 7 Mar
7.30pm
Mon 8 May
7.30pm
P
Mon 6 Feb
7.30pm
P
Wed 8 Mar
7.30pm
Tue 9 May
7.30pm
P
Tue 7 Feb
7.30pm
P
Thu 9 Mar
2.30pm
Wed 10 May
7pm
Wed 8 Feb
7pm
7.30pm
S
Thu 11 May
2.30pm
Thu 9 Feb
7.30pm
Fri 10 Mar
7.30pm
C
Fri 10 Feb
7.30pm
Sat 11 Mar
2.30pm
A
Sat 11 Feb
2.30pm 7.30pm
7.30pm Fri 12 May
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat 13 May
2.30pm
Tue 4 Apr
8pm
Tue 16 May
7.30pm
BLACK
7.30pm
Tue 14 Feb
7.30pm
Wed 15 Feb
7.30pm
Wed 5 Apr
8pm
Wed 17 May
7.30pm
Thu 16 Feb
2.30pm
Thu 6 Apr
8pm
Thu 18 May
2.30pm
7.30pm
Fri 7 Apr
8pm
Fri 17 Feb
7.30pm
Sat 18 Feb
2.30pm 7.30pm
Tue 21 Feb
7.30pm
Wed 22 Feb
7.30pm
Thu 23 Feb
2.30pm
Sat 8 Apr
8pm
SMOTHER Thu 13 Apr
8pm
Sat 15 Apr
8pm
7.30pm Fri 19 May
7.30pm
Sat 20 May
2.30pm 7.30pm
Tue 23 May
7.30pm
Wed 24 May
7.30pm
Thu 25 May
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
S
Fri 24 Feb
7.30pm
Fri 26 May
7.30pm
C
Sat 25 Feb
2.30pm
Sat 27 May
2.30pm
A
7.30pm Tue 28 Feb
7.30pm
7.30pm Tue 30 May
7.30pm
Wed 31 May
7.30pm
Thu 1 Jun
2.30pm 7.30pm
P Previews N Newham Discount Night A Audio Described C Captioned S Signed RX Relaxed
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
30
Fri 2 Jun
7.30pm
Sat 3 Jun
2.30pm 7.30pm
TOMMY
SUMMER Sat 8 Jul
7.30pm
P
WHOSE SARI NOW?
7.30pm
Mon 10 Jul
7.30pm
NP
Thu 24 Nov
7.30pm
7.30pm
Tue 11 Jul
7.30pm
P
Fri 25 Nov
7.30pm
2.30pm
Wed 12 Jul
7.30pm
P
Sat 26 Nov
2.30pm
7.30pm
Thu 13 Jul
7pm
Wed 7 Jun
7.30pm
Thu 8 Jun Fri 9 Jun Sat 10 Jun Mon 12 Jun
7.30pm
Wed 14 Jun
7.30pm
Thu 15 Jun
2.30pm
Sat 17 Jun
Fri 14 Jul
7.30pm
Tue 13 Jun
Fri 16 Jun
NP
Sat 15 Jul
7.30pm
7.30pm
Tue 29 Nov
7.30pm
2.30pm
Wed 30 Nov
2.30pm 7.30pm
7.30pm Tue 18 Jul
7.30pm
Thu 1 Dec
7.30pm
7.30pm
Wed 19 Jul
7.30pm
Fri 2 Dec
7.30pm
7.30pm
Thu 20 Jul
2.30pm
Sat 3 Dec
2.30pm
RX
7.30pm
7.30pm
2.30pm Fri 21 Jul
7.30pm
MY COUNTRY; A WORK IN PROGRESS
Sat 22 Jul
7.30pm
Tue 6 Dec
7.30pm
2.30pm
Wed 7 Dec
2.30pm 7.30pm
7.30pm Tue 25 Jul
7.30pm
Wed 26 Jul
7.30pm
Mon 19 Jun
7.30pm
Tue 20 Jun
7.30pm
Wed 21 Jun
7.30pm
Thu 22 Jun
2.30pm
Fri 28 Jul
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat 29 Jul
2.30pm
NP
Thu 27 Jul
C
2.30pm
Thu 8 Dec
7.30pm
Fri 9 Dec
7.30pm
Sat 10 Dec
2.30pm 7.30pm
7.30pm S
Tue 13 Dec
7.30pm
A
Wed 14 Dec
2.30pm
Fri 23 Jun
7.30pm
Sat 24 Jun
2.30pm
Thu 15 Dec
7.30pm
7.30pm
Fri 16 Dec
7.30pm
Mon 26 Jun
7.30pm
Sat 17 Dec
2.30pm
Tue 27 Jun
7.30pm
Wed 28 Jun
7.30pm
Thu 29 Jun
2.30pm
A
Tue 21 Feb
8pm
7.30pm
S
Wed 22 Feb
8pm
Fri 30 Jun
7.30pm
C
Thu 23 Feb
8pm
Sat 1 Jul
2.30pm
Fri 24 Feb
8pm
7.30pm
Sat 25 Feb
3pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
THISBE
8pm
BOOK NOW: STRATFORDEAST.COM 020 8534 0310
31
THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST presents
“ONE OF THE FINEST PANTOMIMES IN LONDON” Time Out
STARTS 27 NOV 2017 Tickets from £12
BOOK NOW Stratfordeast.com 020 8534 0310
VAT No. 233 3120 59 Charity No. 233801 Reg No. 556251