APRIL 2018 AUGUST 2018
01225 823409 www.theatreroyal.org.uk
18 MONTHS - 5 YEARS
TALES
Welcome to our place. A place where we tell stories, explore, and imagine together. Journey underground through a cardboard forest; jump and splash in a dragon's rainstorm; sit tight in the light of the stolen sun; climb a ladder to the sky and visit feather woman. We invite you to use all of your senses and to step into the world of each of our stories. Listen, laugh, explore and play with us! 10am & 11.15am £4.50 / Lap seats 0 – 18 months £1 NB: All audience members require a ticket Fri 4 & Sat 5 May
Thurs 7 June
Thurs 5 July
THE YELLOW THUNDER DRAGON
HOW THE SUN WAS RESCUED
FEATHER WOMAN & THE MORNING STAR
It just won't stop raining at Chang's house! Maybe his new friend the dragon can help?
The sun has disappeared and Hare is off on an adventure to find it; will you come along?
Feather Woman loves the stars! One day they invite her to visit them in the Above Land. It's a long way up... will she ever get home again?
To book call the egg reception on 01225 823409 2
18 MONTHS - 5 YEARS
THINGS WEEKLY SESSIONS Tuesdays 1st May – 10th July (no session Tues 29 May) Welcome to our space. A space where we explore materials in a fun and relaxed way together. Become immersed in colours, textures, shapes and sounds: play with light and shade, building up and knocking down. Come and make your own small world with us! Age 18 months – 2½ yrs: 9.30am – 10.15am Age 2½ – 5yrs: 10.45am – 11.30am Roper Room £75 for 10-week block
CURIOUS PLAY PROJECT
Mon 16 – Fri 20 July
Sick of soft play? Bored of bricks? Tired of telly? Come and be curious with us! Bring your boundless imagination and join us daily at the egg for a whole week of play, crafts, and discovery. The Curious Play Project is a chance for parents and carers to leap into the world of wonder alongside their children. Inhabit a world of your own making! Further details coming soon. Please contact Creative Learning to register your interest.
CURIOUS is part of the egg’s Incubator Programme, supported by the Leverhulme Arts Scholarship
To book call Creative Learning 01225 823499 creative.learning@theatreroyal.org.uk 3
BATH THEATRE ACADEMY An exciting new partnership between Bath College and Theatre Royal Bath Make the theatre you want to see Theatre Royal Bath’s ambitious partnership with Bath College continues to provide students with an unparalleled insight into the theatre industry. Building on the successes of this year, the Academy offers students studying on the full-time Level 3 UAL Performing and Production Arts course at Bath College a unique curriculum that combines a practical introductory theatre programme with real-life industry experience. Our direct link to the industry has seen this year’s cohort working with experts in movement, technical theatre, design, strength, theatre and film technique, and contemporary directing. Our structured timetable allows for students to access a wide range of skills, enabling them to become experts in their chosen field. This practical course is based at both the Theatre Royal and Bath College, and is aimed at students aged 16 and over. We are looking for dedicated and committed students to join us from September 2018. If you have a passion to create innovative and exceptional new theatre, on or off stage, then sign up to be part of Bath Theatre Academy.
Photo credit: Jack Offord
For more details please call 01225 312191 or email info@bathcollege.ac.uk
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Fri 13 - Sun 15 April ThisEgg presents
ME AND MY BEE Climate change is massive. Bees aren't
Our fuzzy little friends need our help and so we’re launching a political party disguised as a party party disguised as a show... Following a smash-hit run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017, this award-winning and hilarious show about climate change, the ecosystem and the disappearance of bees, invites you to save the world – one bee at a time.
'RIOTOUS, CLEVERLY CONSTRUCTED AND HILARIOUS' THE STAGE
THE SCOTSMAN THREE WEEKS
THE LIST A YOUNGER THEATRE
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FOR KIDS
Fri 10am & 1pm Sat & Sun 11.30am & 3pm £8.50/£7.50 Children/£6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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Fri 20 - Sat 21 April
10+
Box Clever presents
ROMEO AND JULIET
Michael Wicherek’s adaptation fully realises the characters of the lovers and brings to life their world: the sound, heat and colour of Verona, the dark threat of the feud between their families and the ever-increasing speed at which events hurry the lovers to their inevitable doom. It also, through the inclusion of the Narrator, ensures that Romeo and Juliet themselves do not remain literary creations distant from the 21st century.
'THE ENERGY AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE THREE ACTORS WITH THE AUDIENCE WAS AMAZING!' HEAD OF YEAR, WELLING SCHOOL
Fri 10.30am, 1pm & 7pm Sat 11.30am & 3pm £8.50/£7.50 Children/£6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
NB: 10.30am Friday will be a relaxed performance (see page 31)
“THERE ARE FEW COMPANIES AROUND WHO OFFER SUCH QUALITY WORK FOR SCHOOLS” Arts Council England on Box Clever
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Thurs 19 & Sun 22 April Box Clever presents
10+
MACBETH
A theatrically exciting adaptation of Shakespeare's exploration of evil as an active force. Vibrant language and physical theatre chart the devastating effect that one act of evil can have on an otherwise honourable and loyal man. We see how the ripples of that act spread to destroy both Macbeth himself and all those for whom he cared. As their actions are challenged by a third character who also brings the wider world of the play to life, Macbeth and his wife are seen to become ever more prey to the devastating horrors they have unleashed as they move inevitably towards their doom.
'FROM BEGINNING TO END THE PERFORMANCE HAD OUR STUDENTS CAPTIVATED. EXCELLENT' DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH, BURNHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Thurs 10.30am, 1pm & 7pm Sun 11.30am & 3pm £8.50/£7.50 Children/£6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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Fri 27 - Sun 29 April
3+
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Prime Theatre & Cahoots NI present
PENGUINS
Roy and Silo are just like the other penguin pairs at Central Park Zoo - they walk, play, swim and dance together. Roy and Silo are two happy boys, but when the zookeeper finds them trying to hatch a rock, he has a clever idea that could mean them raising a chick for real. Penguins is an engaging show about friendship, fun, identity and the everchanging meaning of family. This delightful new theatre and dance production is based on a true story reported in the New York Times that touched hearts worldwide. The creative team includes award-winning children’s director Paul Bosco McEneaney and international choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra.
'CAPTIVATING AND INVENTIVE' REVIEWSHUB Fri 1pm Sat & Sun 11.30am & 3pm £8.50/£7.50 Children/£6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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Wed 2 May
13+
Mandala Theatre presents
CASTAWAYS by Atiha Sen Gupta
Three young people – born on the same day, in the same town but with very different backgrounds. Inseparable since they were very young, they’re a tight trio - until one day a shocking event blows their world apart. Castaways explores friendship and divided loyalties, in this new play from Mandala, a company which gives a dramatic voice to young people whose stories are not normally heard. Please contact Creative Learning on 01225 823499 to book a free workshop at your school.
7pm Followed by a post show discussion £8.50/£7.50 Children £6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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Sat 12 - Sun 13 May
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Bath Festivals with the egg and The Edge present Muziekvorstelling’s production of
WHOOSH!
In this delightful, wordless performance, three musicians - a trombonist, a clarinettist and a French horn player - use the language of music to explore the world of breath and wind. In this enthralling world every waft turns into a beautiful sound - from a gust through your hair to blowing up a beach ball and even the blast of your dad sneezing. Whoosh! was nominated for the international 2015 Young Audiences Music Awards.
Sat: the egg 11.30am & 3pm Sun: The Edge, University of Bath 12 noon & 2.30pm (tickets from Theatre Royal Box Office) ÂŁ9 A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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Tues 15 May
12+
Apples and Snakes present
SPEAK OUT
Come and hear stories about the things that make us who we are, that surprise and challenge us, affirm and uplift us in this brilliant evening of spoken word poetry. Speak Out features a powerful quartet of queer poets headlined by Joelle Taylor and hosted by Malaika Kegode. Presented in collaboration with Bath Festivals and produced by Apples and Snakes.
7.30pm ÂŁ7/ÂŁ3.50 Discounts A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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4+ Fri 18 - Sat 19 May
BALLET CENTRAL
Artistic Director Christopher Marney Young dancers on the cusp of their professional careers perform a mixed bill, featuring works by world-renowned choreographers. See Jenna Lee’s brand new creation Black Swan, a dark twist on the iconic classic, and a gothic reworking of the Fairies Prologue from Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty. An excerpt from FAR by the multi award-winning choreographer and director Wayne McGregor will also feature and, to celebrate the work of Kenneth MacMillan, the repertoire includes an excerpt from his rarely-seen Valley of Shadows. Finally, enjoy Christopher Gable’s Cinderella, a timeless version of a muchloved fairy tale.
Fri 7pm, Sat 11.30am & 3pm £15/£10 Children A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
Running time: 1 hour, 30 mins including an interval
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Sat 26 - Sun 27 May A Little Angel Theatre Production
HANDA'S SURPRISE Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking 7 delicious fruits as a surprise – but 7 different animals have 7 very different ideas… could you resist the sweet-smelling guava? How about a ripe red mango or a tangy purple passion fruit? Based on Eileen Browne's much-loved book, physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation. Come and share in the magical tangerine surprise!
'A SUNSHINY LITTLE SHOW WITH A DELICIOUS CITRUS FINISH' TIME OUT CRITICS’ CHOICE
10.30am 11.45am & 2.30pm £8.50/£7.50 Children A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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Fri 1 - Sat 2 June Dancing Strong presents
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FOUND
Dive into a magical world of friendship, connections and discovery A gentle and mesmerising performance with dance and live music, Found follows the journey of two dancers adrift on their own islands. Discovering each other and the world around them, they invite you to join them in an enchanted zone where connections become visible - sound waves ripple through bodies, lines and angles converge in new discoveries and children are invited to play. Inspired by selected museum objects, Found was created with young children through residencies with three primary schools and partner museums.
'THE PERFORMANCE WAS A DELIGHT AND THE MUSIC WAS WONDERFUL' AUDIENCE MEMBER Theatre Sponsor:
11.30am & 3pm ÂŁ8.50/ÂŁ7.50 Children A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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Fri 8 - Sat 9 June Oxford Playhouse presents
6+
ONE SMALL STEP
Check your oxygen, adjust your space suit and buckle up for the biggest mission of your life… …the ignition sequence has begun. 5 seconds and counting... 385,000 kilometres from home... 2 superpowers in the ultimate tussle... 1 giant leap for mankind. Following five-star rave reviews, One Small Step returns to the egg for a fast, furious and full throttled trip to the moon! Recounting history’s greatest adventure, the race between the United States and the Soviet Union to send the first man to the moon, two actors magically conjure up more than 40 characters with the aid of simple household objects. An inventive, funny and surprisingly moving, actionpacked show that crams 50 years of history into 60 minutes!
'IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE A
PLAY FUELLED BY A MORE PROFOUND AND SPELLBINDING SENSE OF SHEER WONDER'
THE SCOTSMAN
'WHAT A LIFE-AFFIRMINGLY BRILLIANT PIECE OF THEATRE THIS IS... EDUCATES AS MUCH AS IT ENTERTAINS'
TIME OUT
Fri 10am & 1pm Sat 11.30am & 3pm £8.50/£7.50 Children/£6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
Theatre Sponsor:
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Sat 16 June Lori Hopkins presents
SOURPUSS
Sourpuss is a very grumpy, ginger cat. When shut out of the house he feels lost and confused, but the beautiful garden soon intrigues him. Watch Sourpuss on his journey of discovery and enjoy learning the secrets of the great outdoors. From buzzing bees to a chirpy robin, stinky rubbish and vibrant flowers, this visual show, featuring beautiful string and shadow puppets, is a feast for little eyes.
11.30am & 3pm ÂŁ8.50/ÂŁ7.50 Children A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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3+
Tues 19 June
14+
Mind the Gap presents
MIA: DAUGHTERS OF FORTUNE Created and directed by Joyce Nga Yu Lee
Having kids is not an easy decision: Can I afford it? Have I got enough room? Will I screw it up? Now imagine making these decisions if you have a learning disability. Woah – wait a minute… learning-disabled parents? Erm, can they do that? Do they even have sex? Yes, yes ‘they’ do. Four learning-disabled artists perform this fast moving, raw and eye-opening exploration of the truths and myths about learning disability and parenthood in today’s society. Think pop culture with popcorn, science with silliness, stories with statistics…
'PACKED WITH IDEAS AND DELIVERED WITH INFECTIOUS ENTHUSIASM'
THE STAGE
1pm & 7pm £8.50/£7.50 Children £6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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3+ Fri 22 - Sat 23 June M6 Theatre Company in association with Polka present
WHATEVER THE WEATHER Written and directed by Gilly Baskeyfield
Winner of Best Production for Children and Young People, OFFIES 2016. A weather house sitting on a quiet wall. The little lady comes out when it’s going to be sunny. The little man comes out when it’s going to rain. Day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year. Never together. Always alone. But what would happen if one magical day…they came alive? This humourous and highly visual show full of surprises, is brought back to the egg by the highly acclaimed M6 Theatre. Theatre Sponsor:
Fri 10am & 1pm Sat 11.30am & 3pm £8.50/£7.50 Children/£6.50 Schools A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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A SCHOOL FULL OF CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES
ENGAGE
A programme of participatory and other activities for adults
Wed 25 April
Tues 8 May - Tues 12 June
Led by Theatre Royal Bath Director Danny Moar, Director of the egg, Kate Cross, Bristol Old Vic Chief Executive Emma Stenning, Incubator Producer Tim Bell and others, this one-day intensive masterclass unpicks the art of theatre producing at all scales. The day concludes with a particular focus on taking your show to Edinburgh (or any other Fringe event) led by a panel of producers who have done just that, and lived to tell the tale. 10am - 5pm, £55, the egg
Led by theatre-maker/director Sita CalvertEnnals, this six-week course will help you develop a theatre director’s toolkit, with practical sessions on text, physicality, voice, improvisation, characterisation, blocking, style and more. You'll also get the chance to ‘direct’ professional actors and join a group visit to see The Whale on Thu 24 May in our Ustinov Studio. 7pm - 9.30pm, £70, The Scout HQ, Grove St, Bath BA2 6PJ
HOW TO BE A PRODUCER
Sat 19 - Sun 20 May
THE BIG IMPROVISATION WEEKEND
Starting from very first principles and leading to an improvised performance on the egg stage, this weekend-long course looks at how improvisation develops imagination and spontaneity; helps us understand, rehearse and perform scripted work; and can create brand new plays from almost nothing. The weekend is led by playwright/director Toby Hulse. 10am - 5pm, £55, the egg For further details, or to book any of the events listed here please visit theatreroyal.org.uk/engage or call the Box Office on 01225 823409/448844 A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
THEATRE DIRECTING: THE ESSENTIALS
Tues 29 May -Tues 27 Nov
MONTHLY PLAYREADINGS
Let us guide you through a new set of six of the most important and intriguing plays from the 20th and 21st centuries. Read the full play aloud, with an hour for thoughts, analysis and reflections afterwards. Perfect for actors wanting to improve their sight-reading, or for anyone else with an interest in listening to, or deepening their understanding and enjoyment of theatre.
Last Tuesday of the month, 7pm - 9.30pm, £15 (for all six sessions), Circo Bar & Lounge, 15A George St, Bath BA1 2EN The ENGAGE programme at the TheatreRoyal Bath is generously supported by the trustees of the Estate of Margot Boyd
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8+ Thurs 23 - Sun 26 August Theatre School Summer Company presents
VANITY FAIR
Adapted by Declan Donnellan From the novel by William Makepeace Thackeray Directed by John East We bid you welcome to Vanity Fair We hope that you’ll treat us with charity We’re selfish and snobbish and devil-may-care Twixt your world and ours there’s disparity But are you sure you wish to see The face of human vanity? Becky and Amelia are best friends who, having just finished school, are ready to dive into the glittering summer social scene. But whereas Amelia has money, family and admirers, Becky is just a poor orphan... but she isn’t going to let that stop her from living her dream life of wealth, luxury and pleasure. As fortunes shift and friendships fall apart, Becky manipulates and climbs her way to the highest level of society: but will her vanity come before a fall? In the third year of the Summer Company, expect another amazing theatrical experience as 40 teenagers take you on a rollercoaster ride through Thackeray’s biting satire of wannabes and social climbers. Imagine Jane Austen meets Mean Girls and come and join in with all the fun of the fair.
‘YOUTH THEATRE AT ITS BEST’ BATH CHRONICLE (Review from 2017’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow) This amateur production of Vanity Fair is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.
Thu & Fri 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm & 7.30pm £12/£8 Children/£7 Theatre School Members A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
Running time: approximately 2 hours including interval Want to take part? See page 26
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King Edward’s is a school full of creative possibilities, committed to nurturing young talent across music, dance and drama. King Edward’s is delighted once again to sponsor this year’s Christmas production, The Scarlet Pimpernel.
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THE EGG CHRISTMAS SHOW 6 December – 13 January
Pins & Needles presents
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Based on the book by Baroness Orczy
Directed by Emma Earle
Designed by Zoë Squire
The revolution is in full swing and Madame Guillotine’s blade chops night and day. But on the perilous streets of Paris, whispers abound that a mysterious band of Englishmen are helping French aristos to escape, led by a flamboyant masked hero. Who is this elusive and reckless daredevil? This Christmas, help us uncover the real identity of that master of disguise, the famed Scarlet Pimpernel! The Scarlet Pimpernel comes to you from the team behind last year’s Little Mermaid. Blackadder meets The Incredibles in a laugh-out-loud comedic romp jam-packed with elaborate hoaxes, buffoonery and nincompoops. In a world where men dress as women, and women dress as men, nothing is as it seems. With plenty of song, outrageous fashion, intrigue and derring-do, this swashbuckling tale is the perfect festive treat. Just be careful not to lose your head! Pins and Needles are passionate about finding imaginative, playful ways to tell stories and create work that is full of heart, humour and magic. For audiences aged 7+ or younger if of a brave disposition!
‘EDIFYING, IMAGINATIVE AND PASSIONATE’ THE STAGE on Little Mermaid
‘MOVE OVER WAR HORSE, THIS POLAR PUPPET IS MAGIC’ GUARDIAN on Pins & Needles' The Bear Mon
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£18 adults / £12 children & students £18 adults / £12 children & students Schools discounts apply to these performances - £8 each plus one free teacher per 10 tickets booked (11th ticket free) Previews: all tickets £10 Running time: 2hrs including interval A booking fee of 50p per ticket applies
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SUMMER SCHOOLS PLAY IN A WEEK
Work alongside a professional director and create your very own play in the egg theatre this summer! Work as an ensemble to discover characters, create worlds and explore different forms of storytelling. This week of fun-filled theatrical workshops will culminate in your very own performance for an invited audience, on the egg stage. AGES 7- 9 30 July - 3 August 10am - 4pm £100
AGES 10 -12 30 July - 3 August 10am - 4pm £100
(Both Summer Schools run concurrently. Please specify which age group you wish to book for at the time of booking)
To book please contact egg reception on 01225 823409 or egg.reception@theatreroyal.org.uk For information on our Early Years Play Project please see page 3
SUMMER COMPANY 2018: VANITY FAIR Summer Company is the Theatre Royal Bath’s Summer School in which young people work alongside a professional team to create a spectacular performance at the egg theatre. Join us for a three-week residency where you will get a taste of what life is like as a member of a professional theatre company. Choose to be a part of the cast and develop your acting skills with the directing team, or generate a taste for mounting a production backstage working with the creative team. Now in its third year, Summer Company’s Vanity Fair (see pages 22-23) promises to offer the same professional experience, as
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well as the chance to make new friends and create life-long memories. Monday 6 – Sunday 26 August Acting places – ages 12 -18: £350 Backstage places – ages 14 -18: £225 NEW THIS YEAR! Advanced Backstage places - ages 16 -18: £250 For more information and to download an application pack, as well as a chance to watch a behind the scenes video of Summer Company 2016: The Hound of the Baskervilles, please visit www.theatreroyal.org.uk/event/ summer-company
TRB THEATRE SCHOOL The TRB Theatre School is for anyone who wants to pursue a love of drama and theatremaking, whatever your age, whatever your background. We aim to create life-long memories by offering exceptional experiences to all of our members. During term time, we run weekly sessions for young people, with additional performance opportunities throughout the year. Our adult programme auditions each year in the summer and runs for a year from September. For young people, there are no auditions to join – we offer places on a first come first served basis as part of our inclusivity ethos. To download an application pack and find out more about what we can offer young people, please visit www.theatreroyal.org.uk/take-part/theatre-schools/theatre-school-under-18s
“MY SON HAS ATTENDED SINCE THE AGE OF 12 AND IT HAS BEEN THE PLACE WHERE HIS CONFIDENCE HAS GROWN. HE HAS DISCOVERED HIS PASSION FOR ACTING, BEEN GIVEN FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES AND MET LIFELONG FRIENDS” Parent of Theatre School member
AUDITIONS FOR ADULTS The TRB Theatre School is for you, whatever your background and experience. Our two adult groups, one for over-25s (£150 per term), one for 18-25-year-olds (£135 per term), run from September 2018 to July 2019 and include weekly skills sessions led by leading industry professionals, discounted theatre tickets and a fully supported show at the end of your year with us. If you would like to know more, or be the first to hear when auditions are happening, please email engage@theatreroyal.org.uk or see theatreroyal.org.uk/theatre-schools for more. 27
SCHOOLS BESPOKE WORKSHOPS We’ve been working with a host of schools over the last few months to create bespoke workshop packages. Why not take inspiration from the list below, or get in touch to talk through your own ideas. •
Book a backstage tour of the Main House to explore what goes on behind the scenes at Theatre Royal Bath • Introduce children to Shakespeare with interactive workshops • Opt for a one-off workshop and discover a new skill – stage combat, mask work and improvisation are some favourites! • Watch a show at any of our three auditoria and add on a workshop to enhance your viewing experience • Work with our Creative Team to co-produce your Activities Week, Arts Celebrations, or end of term treats, using our industry knowledge to connect you with the best directors, designers and technicians to curate an arts offer in school or at the egg We cater for projects large and small, and will find the best practitioners to work with your young people. To begin creating your bespoke package, please contact Creative Learning.
To book call Creative Learning 01225 823499 creative.learning@theatreroyal.org.uk
NOT SURE WHAT TO COME AND SEE?
Get in touch with us and we can talk you through our top picks for the season across the egg, Main House and the Ustinov Studio.
Top Picks for Primary Schools
Curious Tales
Found
One Small Step
Whatever the Weather
Every month
Fri 1 - Sat 2 June
Fri 8 - Sat 9 June
Fri 22 - Sat 23 June
Top Picks for Secondary Schools
Castaways Wed 2 May
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Mia: Daughters of Fortune Tues 19 June
Box Office: 01225 823409 / 448844
Great Expectations
Henry V
Mon 4 - Sat 9 June
Thurs 21 June - Sat 21 July
www.theatreroyal.org.uk
SCHOOLS
Mon 26 – Thurs 29 Nov
NATIVITY PROJECT Our annual Nativity Project is a magical first experience of theatre, ideal for your KS1 class. A team of theatre professionals will work with you to prepare your class for their first foray into the world of theatre, finishing with a show with us here, at the egg. Nativity week: Mon 26 – Thurs 29 November. Book either a morning or afternoon slot. Package includes: expert support and advice, a full day’s dress rehearsal at your school, then a technical rehearsal and performance on the egg stage.
JUNIOR APPRENTICES
Work Experience for GCSE & A Level students at the egg Applications for 2018/19 work experience programme will open in October. Please check our website for updates. Places fill up fast, so we advise early application in the Autumn term. Our unique Junior Apprentice programme offers a week of workshops and talks from industry professionals that give students a practical introduction to the range of careers housed in a producing theatre before furthering or continuing their studies, or seeking employment in their chosen field.
THE INCUBATOR The Incubator, funded by The Leverhulme Trust, is the egg's pioneering programme which supports talented creatives to develop world-class art for young audiences. The programme selects artists and theatre companies and provides them with optimal conditions in which to experiment and create. The ethos that underpins The Incubator is to alleviate the pressure of targetdriven activity and create a space for artists young and old to take a step back, view the world differently, have unplanned for encounters and experience unexpected insights. From this place, we hope to create new ways of expressing and making art. Since 2013 The Incubator has supported 38 artists and theatre companies, with much of the work going on to be produced by both the egg and other organisations across the country. You can find out more about The Incubator, including how to apply for a place on the programme, on the egg website. 29
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW...
BOX OFFICE HOURS: Main Box Office Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm Sunday 12 noon until the start of the show Bank Holidays 12noon – 8pm egg reception 9am – 6pm (including Bank Holidays when there is a show) WHERE IS THE EGG? the egg theatre is attached to the Theatre Royal Bath and Ustinov Studio. The entrance to the egg is between Stage Door and the Ustinov entrance, on the corner of Monmouth Street and St John’s Place. PAYMENT: All bookings for the egg theatre will incur a booking fee of 50p per ticket (in the Main House this will be £1.25 per ticket).This is regardless of how many tickets are booked or the payment type. By Post: The Theatre will adjust the total figure if your calculations are incorrect. A postage charge of £1 will be addded to all bookings sent without a SAE. Please do not transmit credit/debit card through email, as internet connections are not necessarily secure. INFORMATION: All plays are performed in English and take place in the egg auditorium unless otherwise stated. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The recommended age ranges for shows are for your guide only. We suggest you stick as closely to them as possible for the benefit of the audience members. Lap seats £1 for infants aged 0 -2 years - available for certain performances only. All patrons including infants must have a valid ticket.
ACCESS TO THE EGG: • Nearby parking space for Blue Badge Holders • Level access into building • Lift to all levels • Adapted toilets • Sennheiser Infra-Red Audio System in auditorium • Hearing & Guide Dogs allowed • Wheelchair spaces in the Stalls only Accompanying persons pay discounted price • Breast Feeding Friendly • Signed Performances available on request. Must be booked one month in advance Email: lindsay.baker@theatreroyal.org.uk • Relaxed Performances - Open to everyone, but specifically adapted for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, individuals with sensory and communication disorders, those with learning disabilities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. • Tickets and Information available on 01225 823409/ 448844 and on the Minicom: 01225 329689
the egg café Now under the management of The Garrick's Head, Bath's most family-friendly venue is perfect for a light lunch, a snack, coffee and cake from Somerset's own Wild Flour Cake Company - or even a glass of Prosecco! Come and play in the sand-pit. Mon - Sat 9am - 4pm, Sundays and evenings if there is a performance.
the egg: 01225 823409
Theatre Royal Bath Box Office: 01225 448844 Online Booking: www.theatreroyal.org.uk Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET 31
DIARY Fri 13 April
Me and My Bee
Sat 26 May
Handa's Surprise
Sat 14 April
Me and My Bee
Sun 27 May
Handa's Surprise
Sun 15 April
Me and My Bee
Fri 1 June
Found
Thurs 19 April
Macbeth
Sat 2 June
Found
Fri 20 April
Romeo and Juliet
Thurs 7 June
Sat 21 April
Romeo and Juliet
Curious Tales: How the Sun Was Rescued
Fri 8 June
One Small Step
Sun 22 April
Macbeth
Sat 9 June
One Small Step
Fri 27 April
Penguins
Sat 16 June
Sourpuss
Sat 28 April
Penguins
Tues 19 June
Mia: Daughters of Fortune
Sun 29 April
Penguins
Fri 22 June
Whatever the Weather
Wed 2 May
Castaways
Sat 23 June
Whatever the Weather
Fri 4 May
Curious Tales: The Yellow Thunder Dragon
Thurs 5 July
Sat 5 May
Curious Tales: The Yellow Thunder Dragon
Curious Tales: Feather Woman and the Morning Star
Thurs 23 Aug
Vanity Fair
Sat 12 May
Whoosh!
Fri 24 Aug
Vanity Fair
Sun 13 May
Whoosh!
Sat 25 Aug
Vanity Fair
Fri 18 May
Ballet Central
Sun 26 Aug
Vanity Fair
Sat 19 May
Ballet Central
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