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We kick off by working with Filter to make Macbeth (P04); a co-production that we’ve been looking forward to for years. Following that, we’re delighted to introduce the wonderful company Told by an Idiot to Bristol with the stunning My Perfect Mind (P08). Opera Project make a welcome return with what is sure to be a superb Madame Butterfly (P12) and one of the great puppeteers, Neville Tranter, comes to us with Punch and Judy in Afghanistan (P19). We start the Brewery Theatre season with hysterically funny Bristol company Living Spit bringing us Elizabeth I: Virgin on the Ridiculous (P07) before a varied programme of exceptional small-scale work: I particularly look forward to Mmm Hmmm (P21), which was partly developed here at Tobacco Factory Theatres. Looking ahead to Christmas, we have assembled a wonderful team for 101 Dalmatians (P24), a show that has been in gestation here for over three years, and we’re thrilled that Pickled Image, one of our favourite puppet companies, will make a brand new show here – Santa’s Little Trolls (P27). Along with all of this we continue to make work that spreads out across the country (and, this season, across Europe). Thank you to all our audiences for making this possible and we hope to see you here this season.
Ali Robertson Director
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WHAT WE DO Tobacco Factory Theatres produces and presents excellent art in unique, intimate and visceral spaces. We present a jam-packed programme of diverse and exciting shows, workshops and events, from international comedy acts to opera, family shows to modern classics and timeless masterpieces, plus an extensive programme of events and activities for artists, audiences and young people.
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HOW TO FIND US
Our theatres are situated just south of the river in the heart of bustling Southville.
ON FOOT
Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF Brewery Theatre 291 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP
We are just a 20 minute walk from the Centre (Arnolfini/MShed area) and a 35 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads and Bedminster train stations.
(NB Tickets for shows in both the Factory Theatre and the Brewery Theatre must be collected from the Tobacco Factory Theatres Box Office)
BY BUS
Bus number 24 from North Bristol, Broadmead, the City Centre and Redcliffe Hill stops outside the Tobacco Factory. Currently the last bus leaves at 10.43pm Monday – Sunday from outside Aldi.
BY BIKE
Both theatres are very accessible by bike from all areas of Bristol and there are bike racks inside the Tobacco Factory, on the wall of the Factory, on the corner of Raleigh Road and North Street and outside the Brewery Theatre. FACTORY THEATRE
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PARKING
There is on street parking in the surrounding area and an Aldi supermarket car park next door usable strictly after 7pm, but please note: at the time of print Aldi has a 1 and a half hour parking restriction if you park before 7pm, with a 4 hour no return period and a hefty ÂŁ70 fine!
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WHERE TO FIND WHAT
With so many shows to choose from, we’ve split this brochure up into sections so you can easily find what you’re looking for.
SHOWS: PAGES 04 – 21
FOR FAMILIES: PAGES 22 & 23
CHRISTMAS: PAGES 24 – 27
COMEDY: PAGES 28 – 30
COMING SOON: PAGE 32
SUPPORT US: PAGES 36 & 37
MEMBER EVENTS 101 DALMATIANS BREAKFAST Wed 12 Nov 2014 8am – 9.30am Venue Factory Theatre Open to Patrons and Benefactors
Meet the cast and crew of 101 Dalmatians over a delicious breakfast.
SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR’S TALK Tue 27 Jan 2015 7pm Venue Factory Theatre Open to Champions, Patrons and Benefactors
Join Director Andrew Hilton as he discusses the vision for the Shakespeare Season (P32) over a glass of wine. For more information on becoming a Member see P36.
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Wed 03 – Sat 20 September 8pm (no show Sun) Matinée Thu 11 & 18 1.30pm & Sat 2.30pm
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MACBETH
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE FILTER THEATRE AND TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES
Created by Filter Composer Tom Haines Performers Oliver Dimsdale, Geoffrey Lumb, Poppy Miller, Victoria Moseley, Alison Reid and Paul Woodson
A playful, kaleidoscopic and radical version of Macbeth, from the exceptional Filter Theatre, co-produced by and premiering at Tobacco Factory Theatres. Whence is that knocking? How is it with me, when every noise appals me? A demarcated area on stage. Three weird sisters operate a strange collection of electronic musical apparatus. Macbeth is invited in to play. Filter’s new version of Macbeth fuses Shakespeare’s corrosive, psychological thriller about ambition, power, witchcraft and sanity with innovative sound and music to take you on a strange, funny and scintillating journey to the epicentre of the “heat-oppressed brain”. Filter’s irreverent and contemporary recreations of the classics – Caucasian Chalk Circle, Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream – have gone down a storm in Bristol, the UK and across the world in the past few years. “For newcomers to Shakespeare, I can’t think of a better introduction...it’s a celebration: mad, wild, loving and hilarious” Sunday Times on Twelfth Night “Work that dazzles the eye, enchants the ear, and stimulates both the mind and heart” The Daily Telegraph on Filter Theatre Running time approx. 1hr 45mins Age recommendation 14+ PRODUCTION SPONSOR
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Strawberry and Chocolate
Elizabeth I: Virgin on the Ridiculous
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Tue 02 – Sat 13 September 8.15pm (no show Sun or Mon)
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STRAWBERRY AND CHOCOLATE EMERGING DIRECTOR PRIZE
This is the UK première of the Oscar-nominated Strawberry and Chocolate – a story of friendship, understanding and Cuba. Havana, 1979: David meets Diego. Lured to his apartment under false pretences, David discovers forbidden treasures, contraband books, music, American whiskey and very open criticism of the Castro regime. When Miguel, a fellow activist of the communist youth, convinces David to spy on Diego, temperatures rise as the two men debate about nationality, politics, art and sexuality. Diego and David find themselves redefining what it means to be the new Cuban man. Strawberry and Chocolate is directed by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Graduate Nancy Medina, the successful director who was awarded our Emerging Director Prize for 2014. We’re proud to award this prize annually for an exceptional director from the school to direct a show in the Brewery Theatre, as one of the ways we incentivise theatrical talent to stay in Bristol.
Tue 16 September – Sat 04 October BC £7 8.15pm (no show Sun or Mon) SEE SEEP03 P03 Matinée Sat 2.15pm Baby friendly performance Tue 23 Sept 10.30am (P41)
ELIZABETH I:
VIRGIN ON THE RIDICULOUS LIVING SPIT
Written & performed by Stu Mcloughlin & Howard Coggins Directed by Craig Edwards
After the sell-out hit The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Living Spit are back... 1558. England. A country divided by religion and politics. The hopes of the nation lie with one woman. 2014. England. A country divided by those who enjoy plays featuring men in dresses and those who don’t. The hopes of the nation lie with two Bristolian actors. But Howard Coggins and Stuart Mcloughlin can no longer rely on apparent physical resemblances to Tudor monarchs. They’ve done Henry VIII, and the truth is neither of them look like anyone else. Things are bad. But they won’t be deterred. They’re just going to have to dig a little deeper. Act a little better. Live a little dangerous-er, as they attempt to tell the story of the greatest Monarch that ever lived – Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen. But will these two theatrical sons of Bristol be up to the challenge? Can Stu take the heat? And will Howard get jealous that he’s no longer playing the main part?
The production’s designer will be Max Johns, graduate of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, who worked previously with Nancy on Dutchman, during the Directors’ Cuts Season in May.
With more original live music, silly songs, smutty shenanigans, perfunctory props, and hysterically historical horseplay, this promises to be (another) poorly researched lesson in Tudor history that you’ll never forget.
Running time 1hr 20mins Age recommendation 14+
“Brilliant comic acting...honest, unpretentious, beautifully scripted comedy” Venue on The Six Wives of Henry VIII
PRODUCTION SPONSOR is proud to support the Emerging Director Prize. PAUL RUMMER, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Director Nancy Medina brings an extraordinary humanity to all of her work. Her productions are always beautifully observed, heartfelt and executed with theatrical flair.
Venue Brewery Theatre Tickets Tue 02 September All tickets £7 Wed 03 & Thu 04 September All tickets £9 Fri 05 – Sat 13 September Full £12 / Concession £9
Running time 2hrs (inc. interval) Age recommendation 12+ FIONA MATTHEWS, Theatre Orchard
Living Spit triumph again with another brilliant slice of Tudor history – a golden feast of music, wit and wigs that’ll have Good Queen Bess turning in her grave.
Venue Brewery Theatre Tickets Tue 16 September All tickets £7 Wed 17 – Sat 04 October Full £12 / Concession £8 (no conc. Fri or Sat eve)
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Tue 30 September – Sat 04 October 8pm Matinée Sat 2.30pm Signed performance Thu 02 October 8pm
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MY PERFECT MIND TOLD BY AN IDIOT, YOUNG VIC AND THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH
Created by Told by an Idiot Written by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge Performed by Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge Directed by Kathryn Hunter Designed by Michael Vale Sound Design by Gregory Clarke Lighting Design by Alex Wardle
Moving, comic and utterly theatrical, Told by an Idiot are delighted to be bringing their smash-hit show to Bristol, as part of a nationwide tour. Acclaimed classical actor Edward Petherbridge was cast as King Lear – then a major stroke left him barely able to move. As he struggled to recover he made a discovery: the entire role of Lear still existed word for word in his mind. Directed by award-winning actor and director Kathryn Hunter and performed by Edward Petherbridge and Paul Hunter, this is a moving and comic exploration of the resilience of the human spirit through the prism of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. 2014 marks Told by an Idiot’s 21st anniversary as one of the UK’s leading and most inventive touring companies. Their previous productions include Get Happy with the Barbican, The Comedy of Errors with the RSC and their 2011 co-production with National Theatre Wales, The Dark Philosophers. “Wild and funny with a serious core” The Times “A show unlike any other” The Telegraph “An exquisite piece of tomfoolery” The Guardian “Rampant fourth wall breaking” Time Out “Playful, charming and funny” Evening Standard Running time 1hr 30mins Age recommendation 12+
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NIK PARTRIDGE, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Brilliant and beautifully subversive. One of the best shows I saw last year. Took the Young Vic by storm. A must see!
Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Full £14 / Concession £10 (no conc. Fri or Sat eve) WWW.TOBACCOFACTORYTHEATRES.COM 09
Dylan Thomas: Return Journey
Dracula / Image: Colin Hawkins
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Mon 22 & Tue 23 September 8pm
Wed 01 – Sat 04 October 7.30pm
DYLAN THOMAS:
DRACULA
RETURN JOURNEY RICHARD JORDAN PRODUCTIONS LTD
Following sell out seasons in Bristol, London, New York and across the world, this final global tour is the last opportunity to see this exceptional portrayal, and marks the centenary of Dylan’s birth. Dylan Thomas was born in Wales in 1914 and died in New York in 1953 at the age of 39. Towards the end of his life he toured America performing his works before sell-out audiences across the country. Playing a man who wrestled with the psychological conflict between creative talent and self-destructive impulse, Bob Kingdom’s remarkable portrait of Dylan Thomas offers a chance to experience the electrifying presence of Dylan Thomas’ last great lecture tour en-route to the White Horse Tavern. Blending the stories and poetry with incisive comments on the nature of performing the American touring circuit, the audience is taken through Wales, past and present to the one that lies after. Under Anthony Hopkins’ minimalist direction, Dylan Thomas: Return Journey brings both performer and audience together in appreciation of the beauty, the humour, the passion and wit of the words of this writer. This critically acclaimed portrayal embraced the myth of the tortured artist, with a life distinguished by exuberantly successful highs and pathetically undignified lows. “I could have listened to his spell-binding, word wizardry for hours” The Times “Kingdom is rightly regarded as a master of this one-hander genre and the 70 minutes flies by as he draws his audience in and leaves us spellbound. Bravo!” Daily Mirror Running time 1hr 40mins (inc. interval) Age recommendation 12+ BOB HAVARD, Tobacco Factory Theatres
A futile search for lost youth in bomb-flattened Swansea – full of DT’s metaphors, similes, characters and caricatures. I can’t wait for this production.
Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Full £13 / Concession £10
MARK BRUCE COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES, PAVILION DANCE SOUTH WEST AND WILTON’S MUSIC HALL
We’re absolutely thrilled to retour our 2013 Sky Arts Award-winning co-production with the Mark Bruce Company this autumn to venues across the country, including bringing it back to Bristol for performances at Bristol Old Vic. Welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring. Jonathan Goddard plays the infamous Vampire Count, whose sinister and ruthless ambitions challenge the very fabric of Victorian society. As his victims and opponents rally against him, they must face the darkness and savagery within themselves. Bruce’s company of ten exceptional dancers bring Bram Stoker’s haunting, erotic tale to life in a heart wrenching and magical dance theatre production. With an eclectic mix of music from Bach and Mozart to Ligeti and Fred Frith, Bruce explores choreographic styles ranging from the subtlety of classical etiquette to visceral contemporary dance. Dracula was an overwhelming success when it premiered here last autumn, going on to sell out runs in London, Exeter, Bournemouth, Oxford and Frome; receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences and in early 2014, winning the prestigious South Bank Sky Arts Award for Dance. “I’d be surprised if I saw a more entertaining piece of dance theatre this year. Kill for a ticket.” The Observer “Mark Bruce’s adaptation of Dracula is an exemplary piece of dance theatre: imaginatively staged and briskly told.” The Sunday Telegraph Running time 2hrs (inc. interval) Age recommendation 14+ LAUREN SCHOLEY, Tobacco Factory Theatres
The most talked-about and critically acclaimed dance production of 2013. Incredible dancing, drama and dramatic storytelling at its absolute best.
Venue Bristol Old Vic (Reserved Seating) Tickets £5 – £20 (Tickets can be purchased through Tobacco Factory Theatres or Bristol Old Vic)
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Wed 08 – Sat 25 October 7.30pm (See Calendar for details)
MADAME BUTTERFLY
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PUCCINI
OPERA PROJECT AND TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES
Puccini’s hauntingly beautiful Madame Butterfly captures the imagination and enters the soul like no other opera. Cio-Cio-San, a young geisha girl, has fallen for Pinkerton, a suave American naval officer. Giving up all she has, she marries him, only for Pinkerton to then abandon her. Left alone for three years bringing up their son, she patiently waits. But when her husband finally returns, her hopes for their future together are cruelly dashed. One of the most popular and best-loved operas in the repertoire. In Madame Butterfly Puccini took a seemingly simple story and, with his unique lyricism, expressive richness and taut sense of drama, created an undisputed masterpiece that punches an emotional impact of extraordinary power rarely experienced in the theatre. Sung here in English, with a new orchestration for 13 players and with the brilliant young British soprano Katie Bird in the title role, we’re delighted to be co-producing the first Madame Butterfly in our Factory Theatre with one of the UK’s leading touring opera companies. Opera Project’s productions here over the last 12 years have kept getting better – we know this Butterfly won’t disappoint. Immerse yourself in Puccini’s glorious music, up close and personal, from our new comfortable, reserved seating. Don’t forget your tissues… “One of the best small scale opera companies in Britain” New York Times Running time approx. 2hrs 25mins PRODUCTION SPONSOR is proud to support Tobacco Factory Theatres as it stages this production.
Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Wed 08, Tue 14, Wed 15, Tue 21 & Wed 22 October £30 Fri 10, 17 & 24 October £35 Sat 11, 18 & 25 October £37 12 BOX OFFICE 0117 902 0344
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Coastal Defences
Strictly Balti / Image: Farrow Creative
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Tue 07 – Sat 18 October 8.15pm (no show Sun or Mon)
COASTAL DEFENCES
£7 SEE P03
THEATRE WEST
Mon 20 & Tue 21 October 7.45pm
STRICTLY BALTI
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TRAVELLING LIGHT THEATRE COMPANY Written by Saikat Ahamed Directed by Sally Cookson
Written by Tom Phillips Directed by Nik Partridge
Bristol’s effervescent, charismatic Saikat Ahamed returns to the Brewery Simultaneously intimate and panoramic, Theatre to tell his own story of growing Coastal Defences is an intriguing look up between conflicting cultures. into the country of Bulgaria, asking We thought dance class was good, we thought dance how far people will go to affect change class was English. We were wrong. Now we see you are fully English, because you argue with your parents. In in a culture that’s looking to the future Bangladesh this wouldn’t happen. Well you’ve done whilst trying to hold on to its past. what we never could. You’ve left Bangladesh behind. Bulgaria, 2013. Anti-government protestors have taken to the streets and the last stretch of unspoilt coastline is under threat. Caught up in these volatile circumstances, what’s left of two splintering families face decisions with long-lasting repercussions. Boyko dreams of owning a house with a garden; Tsveta is planning to turn her hotel into a hi-tech palace of gadgetry; and Lazar wants everything and doesn’t care how he gets it. Paul, meanwhile, is flying in from Gatwick to meet the Bulgarian Facebook friend who might just be the love of his life. Coastal Defences takes us from a politically charged Sofia to the natural beauty of the Black Sea, exploring a country we hear so much about, but know so little of. This production is part of Theatre West’s One Day season, the company’s first project since its recent move from the Alma Tavern, which is happening in venues across the city. It will be preceded by a 10-minute short. “All the rapid-fire unpredictability of a bullet ricocheting off the walls” Venue on 100 Miles North of Timbuktu Running time 1hr 15mins Age recommendation 14+
Ballroom dancing is not the only humiliation heaped on Saikat by his ambitious parents. There’s catechism and Latin too. And no-one gets his name right, ever. Join Saikat as he dances precariously through his dual-identity childhood, torn between the familiar sights of Birmingham and the mysteries of Bangladesh. Meet werewolves in the playground, nuns in the corridors and tangerines in the dancehall! The play takes a humorous look at what it means to be British from someone who had to learn the hard way. This is a show for anyone who has had to grow up: a show about being a second generation immigrant in the UK but feeling like an Englishman abroad. “Saikat Ahamed gives a firecracker of a performance.” WhatsonStage on Saikat Ahamed’s The Tiger and the Moustache “Ahamed is an excellent storyteller, bringing an energetic bounce to the stage that invests his performance with real fizz.” The Post on Saikat Ahamed’s The Tiger and the Moustache Running time 55mins Age recommendation 10+
SHARON CLARK, Bristol Old Vic
Theatre West have been identifying, nurturing and producing playwrights in this city for many years – providing audiences with unique and dynamic voices that tell vibrant and urgent stories.
Venue Brewery Theatre Tickets Tue 07 October All tickets £7 Wed 08 – Sat 18 October Full £12 / Concession £8 (no conc. Fri or Sat)
LUCY TUCK, Actor
To watch Saikat perform is to allow yourself to be taken away to another world and returned again, having laughed deeply along the way. Energised lone theatre, beautifully written and vibrantly told.
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The Man Jesus / Image: Steffan Hill
Eric and Little Ern / Image: Geraint Lewis
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Tue 28 October 8pm
SIMON CALLOW IN
THE MAN JESUS
ROS POVEY, ZOE SIMPSON AND SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS PRESENT THE LYRIC THEATRE BELFAST PRODUCTION Written by Matthew Hurt Directed by Joseph Alford Set designed by Fiammetta Horvat Lighting by Mark Howland Sound by Alma Kelliher
This extraordinary play looks back two thousand years to witness key moments in the life of ‘the man Jesus’, through the eyes of the people who knew him. Simon Callow, one of Britain’s best-loved actors, performs this fresh and moving account of biblical stories including the Raising of Lazarus, the Wedding at Cana and the Journey to Jerusalem. His powerful portrayal of the tyrants, traitors and madmen in Jesus’ life asks people of all faiths and none: what sort of a man was able to inspire the history of the world? Thought-provoking, thrilling and full of wit, this production premiered to great acclaim at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre, and now embarks on a strictly limited UK tour. “Callow renews our sense of wonder at the son of man and his story.” Daily Telegraph “Callow and Hurt manage to keep us gripped.” Sunday Times “Callow is stunning.” Belfast Times Running time 2hrs (inc. interval) Age recommendation 14+
Thu 30 October – Sat 01 November 8pm Matinée Sat 2.30pm
ERIC AND LITTLE ERN SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS
Created and performed by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens Featuring classic material by Eddie Braben, Dick Hills and Sid Green Directed by Owen Lewis Designed by Simon Scullion Lighting by Tim Mascall Music by Phil Innes
This affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen, vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers. Together they make a brilliant comedy that recreates the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday. The show tours for a strictly limited season following an acclaimed West End run, for which it received an Olivier Award-nomination for Best Entertainment. This newly extended version features classic material including the original Grieg Piano Concerto sketch and Eric’s take on Shakespeare. “Ashpitel and Stephens have got the duo’s mannerisms down pat to such a winning extent. You could watch this for hours.” Daily Telegraph “They perfectly imitate the pair; it’s easy to become so absorbed you imagine that you’re watching them in one of the musical halls where it all started. Lovely stuff.” The List Running time 1hr 50mins (inc. interval) Age recommendation 14+ ROD LANE, Seating Sponsor
KERRIE AVERY, Tobacco Factory Theatres
It’s fantastic to have one of Britain’s inspiring, well known and much loved actors performing here. Tickets are limited so get hold of yours quick!
Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets £23
Morecambe & Wise were my childhood heroes, seeing them live only once. If this recreates even half that magic it will be superb!
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An Elephant in the Garden
Punch and Judy in Afghanistan / Image Wim Sitvast
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Tue 04 – Sat 15 November 7.30pm (no show Sun) Matinée Sat 2.15pm
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AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN
MICHAEL MORPURGO POONAMALLEE PRODUCTIONS AND EXETER NORTHCOTT THEATRE
Adapted and directed by Simon Reade Performed by Alison Reid
An Elephant in the Garden is Simon Reade’s new adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling children’s novel. 1945. Dresden, Germany. Lizzie, her mother – and an elephant from the zoo, flee the Allied fire-bombing in the end-game of the Second World War. Escaping the Allies’ advance from the West – and also the advancing Russian armies from the East – this extraordinary trio of refugees meet: a downed RAF officer, cowering in a barn; a homeless school choir on the run and their Countess saviour, harbouring them from the Nazis; and the mechanised American cavalry, appearing over the horizon. It is Lizzie’s story – but Marlene, the elephant, is the heroine. Plodding, obdurate, opportunistic, loadbearing, indestructible, cheering – Marlene embodies the stubbornness of the human will and how it will do everything to survive. Previous Reade / Morpurgo collaborations include Toro! Toro!, The Mozart Question and Private Peaceful. Alison Reid has worked at the RSC, Bristol Old Vic and National Theatre and performs in The Mozart Question. “Morpurgo’s poignant and thoughtful exploration of the terrible impact of war on both sides of the fighting.” Booklist on the novel “A masterly adaptation by Simon Reade...” The Daily Mail on Private Peaceful Running time approx. 1hr 15mins Age recommendation 8+ ALI ROBERTSON, Tobacco Factory Theatres
After two superb Morpurgo adaptations in the last year (Toro! Toro! and Private Peaceful) I am really looking forward to this.
Venue Brewery Theatre Tickets Full £10 / Concession £8 (no conc. Fri/Sat eve except U18s) First 20 tickets on Tue 04 & Mon 10 November £7
Fri 14 & Sat 15 November 8pm
PUNCH AND JUDY IN AFGHANISTAN PUPPET PLACE PRESENTS STUFFED PUPPET
By turns humorous and unsettling, Stuffed Puppet Theatre use the wit, absurdity and directness of traditional puppet theatre, to discover what happens when naiveté and cynicism meet. Punch & Judy in Afghanistan tells the story of Nigel, a puppeteer, who has come to Afghanistan to entertain the troops. His assistant, Emile, goes missing and Nigel finds himself in extreme danger as he tries to find out what has happened. His search brings him to Tora Bora, where he meets Punch Bin Laden, a heartless television reporter, a nervous UN soldier and a camel keeper. Punch Bin Laden and his bloodthirsty wife, Judy, amuse themselves playing cat and mouse with Nigel. But Nigel must escape to tell the Americans where to find Bin Laden! When we started talking to Puppet Place about bringing an international puppetry show to Tobacco Factory Theatres outside of the Bristol Festival of Puppetry, Neville Tranter of Stuffed Puppet was at the top of their wishlist. He brought his extraordinary show Schicklgruber Alias Adolf Hitler to the 2011 Festival and is a master at using the humour and charm of puppetry to create ruthless theatre that explores profound themes and evokes images that linger with audiences. If you think you know Punch and Judy, think again! “Often funny, but more often frightening. Everyone in this piece is to blame. The message is clear: worlds clash because they cannot communicate with each other. Their backgrounds are too different.” Mainzer Rhein-Zeitung Running time 1hr Age recommendation 14+
CHRIS PIRIE, Green Ginger
Neville Tranter has been hailed as a giant of the puppetry world, and rightly so; he has mastered the craft as both actor and puppeteer and creates powerful, engaging theatre.
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Mmm Hmmm / Image: Paul Blakemore
Johnny Got His Gun / Image Anna Soderblom
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Tue 18 – Sat 29 November 8.15pm (no show Sun or Mon)
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MMM HMMM VERITY STANDEN IN ASSOCIATION WITH TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES
Composed and directed by Verity Standen In collaboration with performers Ellie Showering and Dominie Hooper Choreography by Dan Canham Additional creative input from Emma Williams and Ira Brand Produced by Tom Spencer
Mmm Hmmm is a playful, poignant musical journey shaped by three exceptional female voices jumping between sound worlds and lyrical styles. Using intricate vocal techniques and rich harmony, three voices blend seamlessly into one as Mmm Hmmm holds a magnifying glass up to snapshots of everyday life. One moment a fragile apology, the next a perilous trip to the First Great Western buffet car; Verity Standen’s original a cappella songs evoke the awkward, heart-breaking and hilarious moments that characterise what it means to be human. Verity Standen’s compositions for Living Structures, Bristol Old Vic and Tobacco Factory Theatres (amongst others) have been widely enjoyed in the UK and Europe. Now she brings her own original work to the Brewery Theatre after a high-profile run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, alongside her immersive choral piece Hug, which surprised and enchanted Bristol audiences during its sell-out run at the Wardrobe Theatre in 2013. Mmm Hmmm undertook original development as part of Prototype (P34) so we’re delighted to have it back. “…Shook me to my core. I’ve never seen anything like it.” A Younger Theatre “lusciously arranged a capella music” Time Out on Living Structures’ Cart Macabre “performance that does more than it says on the tin” Lyn Gardner on Hug Running time approx. 1hr Age recommendation For all ages ANNA GIRVAN, Juncture Theatre
Verity’s seminal production is beautifully honest, humorous and human. I defy anyone not to be moved by this show.
Venue Brewery Theatre Tickets Full £13 / Concession £9 (no conc. Fri or Sat) First 20 tickets on Tue 18 November £7
Wed 03 – Sat 06 December 8.15pm
JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN
£7 SEE P03
DALTON TRUMBO METAL RABBIT
Adapted for the stage by Bradley Rand Smith
A stunning, intense testament to the power of the human spirit in the most terrible of circumstances. Nothing is bigger than life. Nothing. When the call came, idealistic Joe Bonham eagerly volunteered for the trenches of World War One. But as he wakes in a strange world and attempts to piece together the fragments of his past, he realises he has paid a price he never expected. Metal Rabbit brings the UK première of Dalton Trumbo’s award-winning novel to stage in the form of Bradley Rand Smith’s Obie-winning adaptation, starring Jack Holden (War Horse, Minotaur) and directed by Evening Standard Outstanding Newcomer Nominee and Fringe First winner David Mercatali (Dark Vanilla Jungle, Tender Napalm). Jack Holden gives a stunning performance about one young man’s fight for life, the extraordinary strength of the human spirit, and the sacrifices the military asks of those who serve it. Nominated for four Off West End Nominations, Johnny Got His Gun has astounded audiences and critics alike. “Jack Holden gives a stunning tour de force” The Independent “An entirely gripping account” What’s On Stage “I was uplifted and grateful for the experience” Everything Theatre Running time 1hr 15mins Age recommendation 12+ RAY PRICE, Bristol Old Vic Theatre Club
Jack Holden commands the stage alone and for some seventy brilliant minutes gives a visceral, spell-binding performance, full of fury and poignancy. Prepare to be awed. Really.
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FOR FAMILIES
Tue 28 October – Sun 02 November 11am & 2pm
ARABIAN NIGHTS STORY POCKET THEATRE
Adapted by Adam Forde Co-directed by Julia Black and Adam Forde Music by David Perkins Costume and Set Design by Francine Huin-Wah
Be transported to a wonderful world of mysterious marvels and tales retold with music, puppetry and theatrical magic. Meet Sheherazade, the greatest storyteller of them all. She has a feast of adventures and fantasies to tell involving genies, villains, heroes and princesses. Come and enjoy Ali Baba’s encounter with the forty thieves along with Aladdin and his lamp, the Little Beggar, and the Fisherman and the Genie, and be transported to a wonderful world of mysterious marvels and tales retold. Story Pocket Theatre was set up in 2013 from a passion to produce beautiful, wonderful and magical theatre for families. The theatre company’s patron is master storyteller and author of War Horse and many other children’s books, Michael Morpurgo. “...very special...Story Pocket Theatre have created a rare piece of children’s theatre. It not only delights children, but also takes adults back to a time when hearing a bedtime story was the best part of the day” What’s on Stage “Exciting, captivating and – best of all – funny” Surrey Advertiser
“A spectacle of storytelling, song, dance and puppetry” Essential Surrey Running time 1hr Age recommendation 5+ FRAN EWINS, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Image: Rachael Lowndes
Story Pocket’s first show was a 5 star sell out, so there’s quite a buzz about the company. Together with our reputation for presenting exceptional children’s theatre, I think this is going to be a corker!
Venue VenueBrewery FactoryTheatre Theatre(Reserved (ReservedSeating) Seating) Tickets Tickets£7£7 22 BOX OFFICE 0117 902 0344
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Sun 28 September 11am & 2pm
SHLOMO’S BEATBOX ADVENTURE...FOR KIDS CHILDREN’S Shlomo is a world record-breaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just his mouth and a mic. Join this sonic superhero and become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101! “The kid’s good. Jaw-droppingly good.” The Guardian “He’s like a one-man Hollywood action film soundtrack” The Times “Slick theatrics and soulful vocal gymnastics” Evening Standard Running time 45mins Age recommendation 1+
PARTIES
Why not hold a children’s birthday party with a difference at Tobacco Factory Theatres? Come and see one of our fabulous shows followed by a birthday party in our Factory Theatre Bar. Sit back with one of our delightful shows this season as our front of house team sets up the party for you to dive straight into after the show. If the date doesn’t fit with a show then try us anyway as our Factory Theatre Bar may be free and you could arrange some special birthday entertainment on our small stage. Bring your own food or, even better, let us do the catering for you.
MELANIE ZAALOF, Producer
I’ve seen Shlomo at festivals and theatres. His record-breaking voice can do so many impressive tricks. The whole family will love it!
Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Full £7 £8.50 / Concession £6.50
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101 DALMATIANS TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES AND TRAVELLING LIGHT
Some dogs look like their owners, or is it that some owners look like their dogs? And who really owns who – do dogs secretly think that we’re their pets? Mr and Mrs Dearly love dogs, especially their two dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita. Cruella De Vil loves fur and doesn’t have much time for anything living. When Pongo and Perdita’s fifteen new-born dalmatian puppies go missing it doesn’t take a genius to work out who has kidnapped them – and now the clock is ticking before they’re gone forever. Based on Dodie Smith’s much loved book The Hundred and One Dalmatians, this is the latest collaboration between Tobacco Factory Theatres and Travelling Light especially for Bristol audiences at Christmas. 101 Dalmatians will be warm-hearted and playful, told with creative storytelling, original live music and a lot of laughs. Join the inventive and nationally renowned director Sally Cookson and the team that brought you the Olivier Award-nominated and Off West End Award-winner Cinderella: A Fairytale, plus Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and The Ugly Duckling, as they take you on a canine caper to find the missing dalmatians and deal with the dastardly De Vil once and for all! “A funny, heart-warming and beautiful piece of stage craft, this Cinderella is a treat” The Independent on Cinderella: A Fairytale “A terrific family night out that will have everyone leaving the theatre with a spring in their step” The Guardian on Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Age recommendation 6+ Running time approx. 2hrs (inc. interval)
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Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Wed 26 Nov – Wed 03 Dec Previews All tickets £8 04 – 19 Dec; 01 & 02 Jan; 08 & 09 Jan Full £15 / Concession £11 / Family Ticket £45* 20 – 29 Dec; 03 & 04 Jan; 10 & 11 Jan Full £19 / Concession £15 / Family Ticket £60* *2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children
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Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto
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CHRISTMAS 2014 / CHRISTMAS 2014 / CHRISTMAS 2014 / CHRISTMAS 2014 / CHRISTMAS 2014 / CHRISTMAS 20 Wed 10 December 2014 – Sun 04 January 2015 (See Calendar for details) Signed performance Wednesday 17 December 11am
SANTA’S LITTLE TROLLS!
Tue 16 December 2014 – Sun 04 January 2015 7.15pm (See Calendar for details)
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MRS GERRISH’S GROTTO THE MINISTRY OF ENTERTAINMENT
PICKLED IMAGE
Directed by John Nicholson Performed by Dik Downey & Vicky Andrews Written by Adam Fuller Puppets by Pickled Image
A magical extravaganza from Pickled Image, especially for the festive season. Jeremy really, really loves Christmas. All he wants is for each Christmas to be perfect; mince pies, stockings, mistletoe and especially, (and this is the icing on the Christmas cake)…lots and lots of SNOW! But, who exactly brings the snow? Santa? Rudolph? Jack Frost? No, it’s the one job left in the heavy hands of the Trolls of Winter. However, the trolls are fed up with never getting any of the credit. It’s always those cheery, little elves and that red nosed reindeer celebrated at Christmas, while the hard working trolls miss out.
Written by Kate McNab Performed by Kate McNab and Ross Harvey
By popular demand, Mrs Gerrish is back to spend Christmas with us! The waspish 50’s seaside landlady may have bitten off more than she can chew this time though. Jumping on the fashionable bandwagon of The Package Holiday, Brenda optimistically opens for an action-packed Christmas programme. Maybe the slapdash Barry can keep up but will he be eaten alive by the ferocious Mrs Gerrish Snr? Perhaps Mrs Gimlet could peel a few sprouts... At 4pm on Christmas Eve The Lord Mayor will be switching on The Weston Illuminations which will certainly set the season of goodwill off with a bang. What could possibly go wrong?
Not once have they been on an advent calendar or featured in a carol, so this year, unless they get their ugly mugs on at least one Christmas card, there will be NO SNOW!
The Ministry of Entertainment have done it again, delightfully mixing theatre, comedy and songs to bring you another fantastic Christmas cracker of a show.
With silliness, laughter, stunning puppets (and maybe a humbug or two), Pickled Image (Fireside Tales with Grandad and Wolf Tales) present a magical Christmas extravaganza – Santa’s Little Helpers Trolls!
“The Ministry of Entertainment has proven it can consistently deliver the goods... It’s a laugh a minute, promise.” Bristol 24-7
“A delightful show for the whole family.” Isobel Smith on Travels with Grandad
“Delicious eccentricity” Theatreworld on Normal Service Will Be Resumed...
“a smattering of killer lines for all ages and one fine comic creation” Venue on Wolf Tales
“The Ministry of Entertainment, the company does not contravene the Trades Description Act!” The Stage on Mrs Gerrish’s Guesthouse
Running time approx. 45mins Age recommendation 2 – 6 year olds and their families
Running time 1hr 40mins (inc. interval) Age recommendation 16+
MEGAN FARROW, Farrows Creative
Such an inventive company. Their stunning and intricately made puppets always take my breath away. I can’t wait!
Venue Brewery Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Wed 10 – Fri 19 December, Sat 03 & Sun 04 Jan All tickets £8 / Family ticket* £25 Sat 20 – Wed 31 December All tickets £9 / Family ticket* £28 *2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children
DAVID DEWHURST, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Christmas at the Brewery Theatre just wouldn’t be the same without the wonderful Kate McNab, Ross Harvey and a little bit of Mrs Gerrish magic!
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Thu 25 September 8pm
Fri 26 September 8pm
Sat 27 September 8pm
TIM KEY
MARK STEEL
TOM STADE
SINGLE WHITE SLUT THE COMEDY BOX
“Inventive, emotional and truly original. Ridiculously funny” Time Out Tim Key (37 now) climbs into his poetry clothes and leans against his mic stand for another seventy minutes. Now charming, he will recollect simple tales of love, gaze dead-eyed at the ladies, recite verse and do basic talking. A lot of fairly grubby water’s sloshed under Key’s bridge of late so he’ll be churning that up. He’s also fairly interested to lift the lid on Hollywood. Brand new show from the Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Time Out Comedy Performer of the Year, and star of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.
Venue Factory Theatre Tickets Full £15 / Concession £12.50 28 BOX OFFICE 0117 902 0344
MARK STEEL’S BACK IN TOWN THE COMEDY BOX
“He’s a man with a passionate desire to communicate his ideas, who is also very funny” The Guardian Mark Steel, social commentator and comedian, appears regularly on shows such as BBC1’s Have I Got News For You and Radio 4’s The News Quiz, and has presented the BAFTA-nominated Mark Steel Lectures for BBC2 and Radio 4’s popular Mark Steel’s In Town. Mark Steel has written several acclaimed books, including: Reasons To Be Cheerful and What’s Going On. He also writes a weekly column for The Independent.
Venue Factory Theatre Tickets £15.50
DECISIONS DECISIONS THE COMEDY BOX
“Rock ‘n’ roll comedian. Absolutely boxfresh; nothing is staid about Stade” London Evening Standard The free-thinking philosopher Tom Stade returns to ponder timeless questions and reflect upon life’s choices and decisions. Direct from sell-out performances at the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals, catch this exuberant and spellbinding talent as he continues his assault on the global comedy scene. Incisive comedy with the usual sprinkling of Stade magic and expertly-crafted mayhem. A true master of his craft. “Gloriously funny” The Scotsman
Venue Factory Theatre Tickets £16
Sat 08 November 8pm
Sun 09 November 8pm
JOHN
TONY LAW DAVID ENTER THE O’DOHERTY TONEZONE
SHUTTLEWORTH A WEE KEN TO REMEMBER
THE COMEDY BOX
“His stand up is second to none, his timing is impeccable, and you can practically warm your hands on his good nature” The Guardian Versatile singer/organist, John Shuttleworth, wants to share fond memories of his favourite past weekends. However, a typo on the poster means John is obliged to spend the evening paying homage to his next-door neighbour and sole agent – the diminutive Ken Worthington. He’ll probably end up doing both! In this brand new show, Shuttleworth will perform classic tunes such as Two Margarines and I Cant Go Back To Savoury Now. Venue Factory Theatre Tickets £16.50
Mon 10 & Tue 11 November 8pm
THE COMEDY BOX
“A whole heap of ludicrous fun…One of the finest, funniest standups around” Time Out Dive into the zone of Tone for a brand new show of life-affirming, life-changing comedy from the multi award-winning nonsense-maker. As seen on Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Alternative Comedy Experience, Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe and more. Following a sell-out tour and mammoth West End run in 2013, Mr Tony Law is striding back out on tour this autumn with a brand new show. “Takes stand-up to a dangerously funny new level” The Guardian
Venue Factory Theatre Tickets £13.50
DAVID O’DOHERTY HAS CHECKED EVERYTHING THE COMEDY BOX
“O’Doherty expertly steers his way between the quirky, novelty and off-beat.” The Scotsman The forgotten Sugababe, the bad boy of Zumba, David O’Doherty presents a new hour of talking and songs. One man. One small keyboard. As seen on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, and winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2008, David O’Doherty’s humour fits into the slightly nerdish, misfit worldview increasingly adopted by a certain breed of comic; delicate, sweet and thought-provoking rather than aggressive and in-your-face. Venue Factory Theatre Tickets £15
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Wed 12 & Thu 13 November 8pm
Sun 16 – Tue 18 November 8pm
Sun 25 January 8pm
MARK THOMAS
MARK WATSON
STEPHEN K AMOS
THE COMEDY BOX
THE COMEDY BOX
CUCKOOED
“Thomas the polemicist deploys the comedian’s eye for a situation’s dark absurdities” The Guardian A comedy of betrayal. Mark Thomas tells his true story of how Britain’s biggest arms manufacturer (BAE Systems) came to spy on a comedian. A tale of hubris, planes, demos and undercover deceit told by an award winning performer. Plenty of laughs, some weird characters, documentary styles, probably a tear or two and the vague possibility that Mark might get beaten up in the making of it as he tries to find out if he wants revenge or if he can forgive a friend.
FLAWS
“The highest achiever the Edinburgh Festival has seen this decade. A huge comic presence” The Times Mark Watson is the winner of five major comedy awards, 24 hour show luminary and a novelist. He hosts the BBC’s We Need Answers and Never Mind The Buzzcocks, regularly appears on Mock The Week and is the star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better. And he’s back – returning to the road with this brand new show. “Simply exhilarating” Daily Telegraph “Mark Watson is a Prodigy” The Guardian
Venue Factory Theatre Tickets £16 30 BOX OFFICE 0117 902 0344
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WELCOME TO MY WORLD THE COMEDY BOX
“Uplifting stand-up from a charming performer” Time Out Stephen K Amos, the maestro of feel-good comedy is back on tour with his new show. Fresh from sell-out tours of Australia and New Zealand, as heard on BBC Radio 4 Life: An Idiot’s Guide and What Does the K Stand For? “It was all fabulous. But it was when riffing with the audience that Amos truly excelled. With a packed venue ready on his side, Amos drew people into his routines; his finely honed sensibility turned innocent remarks into comedy gold” Herald Sun
Venue Factory Theatre Tickets £17.50
TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES NEWS As well as what appears in this brochure, we also work across the city and country in ways that we don’t always shout about. So, we wanted to take this opportunity to tell you a bit more about some other things we’re doing.
MAKING WORK ELSEWHERE MIMIC We co-produced Ray Scannell’s Mimic on a tour of Ireland in 2008 and at the very start of August, we brought this incredible piece to Bristol, to be performed as part of the Bristol Proms at Bristol Old Vic in August.
DRACULA We’re delighted to be retouring our award-winning co-production with the Mark Bruce Company – Dracula – to sixteen venues across the country this autumn. This includes a run at the Bristol Old Vic (P11): part of our undertaking to produce or present one show per season outside of our two venues.
HANSEL AND GRETEL
OUTPOST Green Ginger is a Bristol-based theatre company who make internationally recognised puppet theatre. We are co-producing a new work, Outpost, with them and Nordland Visual Theatre. The work will be created in Bristol and Norway this Autumn; to première in Stamsund in November. The work will tour the UK, including Tobacco Factory Theatres, in 2015.
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
In the spring we announced that we’d invited two brilliant companies to develop new shows with us as Associate Artists. We also launched an open call for three more Associates to work with us and our partners (Theatre Bristol, MAYK and New Diorama Theatre). Take a look at P35 to find out who we’ll be working with and what they’ll working on.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
We have recently employed a new Children and Young People Director to expand the work we do in this area and we look forward to creating a programme that is dynamic, accessible, inclusive and high quality. We will start rolling out a programme of activities from 2015 whereby young people will have the opportunity to engage in cultural activities relevant to their needs and interests.
GIVING BACK
Every season we aim to give one night in one of our theatres free of charge to a local charity for fundraising or other purposes. This season, the local branch of Freedom from Torture will host a fundraiser performance in the Factory Theatre (P33). We also donated over 400 complimentary tickets to events last year to community groups and charities, a value of £5,000.
Our 2012 co-production with New International Encounter, Hansel and Gretel, toured the UK in 2013 and it will play in Norway this Christmas. In the translation, the unforgettable stepmother character, who screamed angrily in Norwegian throughout the play, will scream only in English!
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COMING SOON
We’re delighted that starting with the 2015 season, Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory and Tobacco Factory Theatres will co-produce the annual spring season of Shakespeare and classic drama.
Thu 19 February – Sat 04 April 2015 (See www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com for details)
ROMEO AND JULIET SHAKESPEARE
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The world’s most famous story of young love. There seems to be no rhyme or reason behind the animosity between the Montagues and the Capulets – its genesis is lost in time – but when love attempts to cross the divide it leads to tragedy. “I’ve seen brasher, bigger productions of this play that never came close to the sense of discovery and joy that this offers.” The Times on As You Like It “This is a jewel of a performance; I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Stage Talk Magazine on As You Like It
Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Previews Thu 19 – Mon 23 February £16 Mon & Tue £19 / Wed & Thu £21 Midweek & Sat matinees £12 & 16 / Fri & Sat eve £24 32 BOX OFFICE 0117 902 0344
Piers Wehner Septimus Hodge and Hannah Lee Thomasina Coverly in Arcadia / Image: Graham Burke
Dorothea Myer-Bennett, Rosalind and Jack Wharrier, Orlando in As You Like it / Image: Mark Douet
Tobacco Factory Theatres Members Priority Booking opens Wednesday 01 October 10am Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory Friends Priority Booking opens Wednesday 08 October 10am Public Booking opens Wednesday 15 October 10am
Thu 09 April – Sat 09 May 2015 (See www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com for details)
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL SHERIDAN
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The scandal-mongers of eighteenth century London seem extraordinarily close to home in Sheridan’s masterful linguistic comedy. Following hot on the heels of 2014’s exceptional production of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, we bring you another great classic of British theatre. “It’s hard to recall a better night in the theatre recently. The characters are engaging, the costumes gorgeous, the cast superlative and the script razor-sharp” A Younger Theatre on Arcadia
Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved Seating) Tickets Previews Thu 09 – Mon 13 April £16 Mon & Tue £19 / Wed & Thu £21 Midweek & Sat matinees £12 & 16 / Fri & Sat eve £24
HOSTED We regularly host shows by passionate and valuable local community, education and amateur groups and emerging companies that we are proud to support. We also make the theatre available once per season for fundraising nights for locally based charities.
Sun 05 October 5pm
Mon 03 – Fri 07 November 7pm
SOUVENIRS
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
FREEDOM FROM TORTURE
Souvenirs is a new play in aid of the charity Freedom from Torture. Survivors of real life torture perform an incredibly moving piece based on the testimonies of five members of the ‘Write to Life’ writing group, weaving together each person’s journeys to asylum. There will also be music by Moussa Kouyate, Kora player from Senegal. Venue Brewery Theatre Tickets Full £8 / Concession £6
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH SIMON CALLOW Tue 28 October 6pm Tickets £150 Limited availability, previous events have sold out quickly.
The UK’s largest youth drama festival enables over 1,000 schools to stage abridged Shakespeare production in their local theatre. Each night three schools will perform three different plays. Details of participating schools can be obtained from the Box Office. Venue Factory Theatre (Reserved) Tickets Full £9 / Concession £7
A fundraising supper with all proceeds going towards the cost of our youth theatre programme; ensuring disadvantaged young people have access to great theatre. 6pm
Champagne & canapé reception
6.45pm
Supper buffet by Papadeli & specially selected wines from Hallgarten Druitt
8pm
The Man Jesus starring Simon Callow in the Factory Theatre
9pm
Interval coffee & petit fours
10.15pm Post-show drinks & discussion with Simon Callow 11pm Carriages To book tickets contact the Box Office on 0117 902 0344 For more information email development@tobaccofactorytheatres.com WWW.TOBACCOFACTORYTHEATRES.COM 33
TRAINING Quarantine Sat 27 & Sun 28 September 10am – 5pm Venue Brewery Studio Tickets Full £90 / Concession £75 Richard Gregory and Renny O’Shea share their unique and influential approach to making theatre and introduce some of their strategies for developing material. It happened to me so it must be interesting Told by and Idiot Fri 03 October 10am – 1pm Venue St Francis Hall Tickets Full £25 / Concession £20 (Includes a ticket to My Perfect Mind (P08)) Join co-founder and artistic director Paul Hunter for an in-depth look at the notion of making theatre from a real life experience. The Power of the Puppet Stuffed Puppet Theatre Saturday 15 November 10am – 1pm Venue Factory Theatre Tickets Full £25 / Concession £20 (Includes a ticket to Punch and Judy in Afghanistan) / Workshop only £15 Work with legendary Dutch-Australian puppet maestro Neville Tranter on how to harness the full theatrical potential of the puppet. PE Class The Plasticine Men, with Tobacco Factory Theatres and Theatre Bristol 18 & 25 November, 02 & 09 December 5.30pm – 8.30pm Venue Brewery Studio Tickets £7.50 each An ongoing series of workshops exploring the essentials of ensemble practice.
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Simon Panrucker performing at Prototype / Image: Paul Blakemore
PE Class, led by Dan Canham / Image: Paul Blakemore
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROTOTYPE:
EXPERIMENTS IN THEATRE TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES IN ASSOCIATION WITH THEATRE BRISTOL Sunday 19 October 8pm Venue Brewery Theatre Tickets £3 Never dull, always surprising, frequently hilarious and sometimes utterly brilliant, Prototype nights offer up a smorgasbord of baby show-lets and ask nicely for you to share your responses to them with their makers. It’s about helping the shows of tomorrow become the best they can be. Come and see what a handful of theatre-makers are working on right here, right now, and afterwards be part of the conversation that asks, what next?
PROTOTYPE IN ACTION Sometimes, you’ll see an idea for a show at Prototype and you’ll think, “That show just HAS to be made.” Verity Standen’s Mmm Hmmm was one such idea and now, fully realised, it returns to its birthplace for a two week run this autumn (P21). Come and see it. You won’t regret it. Are you an artist with an idea for a new show burning a hole in your pocket? Get in touch to find out how to try something out at Prototype. Email carrie@tobaccofactorytheatres.com or call 0117 963 0948.
Joêl in White Caps / Image: Chris Nash
In the spring we announced that we’d invited two brilliant companies to develop new shows with us as Associate Artists. We also launched an open call for three more Associates to work with us and our partners (Theatre Bristol, MAYK and New Diorama Theatre).
Filter Theatre / Image: Simon Reade
The Keys of Tobias Brown / Image: Nic Rawlings
Now we’re really pleased to be able to tell you more about who they are and what they’ll be working on. For further details and project updates see tobaccofactorytheatres. com/plus
Filter Theatre has spent time with us developing ideas for its brand new version of Macbeth, which sees the company continuing to pursue innovations in composition and sound design to enhance its celebrated anarchic and exhilarating storytelling. Macbeth (P04) will première in the Factory Theatre this September, in a co-production with Tobacco Factory Theatres.
Joêl Daniel is a dancer and choreographer whose practice pushes the boundaries of b-boying (breakdance). Perhaps best known as co-founder/director of the groundbreaking Bristol-based Champloo Dance Company, Joêl is now developing his own work, exploring how our minds deal with difficult memories to create a piece of dance theatre that blurs the boundaries between reality, imagination and the subconscious.
Jennifer Bell Company is led by composer and director Jennifer Bell, whose previous work includes the beautiful a cappella song cycle In a Town, presented at Bristol Old Vic last year as part of the Bristol Proms, and Temple Songs, a concert sung in Bristol offices. Jenny is working with us to develop a site-specific song cycle that explores the nature of political discourse and democratic representation, through fragments of personal stories.
The Paper Cinema makes shows out of the real-time manipulation of intricate pen and ink illustrations in front of a live-feed video camera, projected onto a big screen and accompanied by integrated live music. Their version of Homer’s Odyssey has been touring the world since 2013. Their new project, The Keys of Tobias Brown, is an original story about a young woman’s search for her lost twin sister, set against a background of Edwardian mysticism.
The Depraved Appetite of Tarrare the Freak at Bristol Ferment / Image: Paul Blakemore
ASSOCIATE ARTISTS
Jen Bell Company’s Temple Songs
Our Artist Development programme is commited to identifying and nurturing talent and making great ideas go places. For more information contact Carrie Rhys-Davies, Artist Development Producer, on carrie@tobaccofactorytheatres.com or 0117 963 0948.
Wattle & Daub Figure Theatre is a Bristol-based puppetry and visual theatre company. Their project-in-development is a chamber opera for puppets based on the true life of 18th Century medical phenomenon Tarrare. The incredible and compelling story of his insatiable appetite will be told with hand-held puppets and live music, featuring an original score by internationally renowned pianist Tom Poster.
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In the last year Tobacco Factory Theatres welcomed over 130,000 people to 645 performances, classes, talks, workshops and other events both in our venues and around the city. To do this costs about £1.9m a year and we are proud to earn 85% of our income, with 66% coming directly from ticket sales and only 3% from Arts Council England support. As a registered charity, we could not do the work we do without the generous support of grant making trusts, our business partners and our members. SUPPORT TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES SO THAT WE CAN: • continue to programme world class companies and performance. • continue building Bristol’s reputation as a hub for great art and culture. • keep the brightest young directors, actors, musicians and playwrights in Bristol and support their growth into the next great generation. • expand our outreach work into the local communities to provide enrichment and opportunities for children and young people. To find out more about how a little help can go a long way and help us to secure a great future then please contact us.
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Be part of the fantastic group of members who are helping us to create incredible theatre in Bristol. Benefits of joining range from PRIORITY BOOKING on ALL shows to INVITATIONS TO EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY EVENTS.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES
Join the Business Club and enjoy benefits including select 2 for 1 and complimentary tickets, discounted advertising rates, hospitality options and more. Alternatively, from as little as £2,500 your business can sponsor the staging of one of our world class productions, with a package of benefits designed to your requirements. Contact Stephen Last, Development Director stephen@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
THANK YOU
We are immensely grateful for the generous support of our Business Club and Production Sponsors, our Friends, Champions, Patrons, Benefactors and Production Fund Donors, and we remain indebted to our Fans For Life whose support was instrumental in the early years of the theatre.
BUSINESS CLUB ASHGROVE PHARMACY
MEMBERS BENEFACTORS
GEOFF CLEMENTS BETTY COOK ALEC EWENS SIMON INCH VIVIEN KIES TIM & JUDITH LOCKWOOD JONES
PATRONS
MARTIN & MARY BAILEY JOHN BEDFORD REBECCA CHANNACK DAVID CROOM JOANNA CULLUM ANN EGGERS JACK & ROSEMARY HOUSE RUTH ILLSTON PAUL NORRIS & GERALDINE WINKLER TIM & LIZ ROBERTSON TONY ROWLANDS PETER SAPSED ANDREW & DECIA SMITH JULIAN THOMAS ANDREW WHITELAW
PRODUCTION FUND DONORS FOUNDER BENEFACTORS KEN EDIS JOHN & SUSAN HART ROS & CAMERON KENNEDY
FOUNDER PATRONS
MICHAEL & LYNNE BOTHAMLEY
PLATINUM PATRONS
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We are enormously grateful to the following companies that have supported Tobacco Factory Theatres as we stage world-class productions.
GEOFF CLEMENTS SIMON INCH HELEN & PETER WILDE
GOLD PATRONS
JOHN AND SUE COTTRELL VIVIEN KIES TIM & JUDITH LOCKWOOD JONES CHRISTOPHER & SARAH SHARP PK STEMBRIDGE
MACBETH
MADAME BUTTERFLY
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JUDY CARVER ROGER CORRALL ALEC EWENS UNSAL & DIANA HASSAN RUTH & STEPHEN ILLINGWORTH ALAN MOORE CHRIS SIMS
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FACTORY THEATRE
EPTEMBER S T 02 Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm W 03 Macbeth 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm T 04 Macbeth 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm F 05 Macbeth 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm S 06 Macbeth 2.30pm & 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm S 07 M 08 Macbeth PST 8pm 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm T 09 Macbeth W 10 Macbeth 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm 8.15pm T 11 Macbeth 1.30pm & 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate F 12 Macbeth 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm S 13 Macbeth 2.30pm & 8pm Strawberry & Chocolate 8.15pm S 14 M 15 Macbeth 8pm T 16 Macbeth 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm W 17 Macbeth 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm T 18 Macbeth 1.30pm & 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm F 19 Macbeth 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm S 20 Macbeth 2.30pm & 8pm Elizabeth I 2.15pm & 8.15pm S 21 M 22 Dylan Thomas: Return Journey 8pm T 23 Dylan Thomas: Return Journey 8pm Elizabeth I B 10:30am & 8.15pm W 24 Elizabeth I 8.15pm T 25 Tim Key: Single White Slut 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm F 26 Mark Steel: Mark Steel’s Back... 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm S 27 Tom Stade: Decisions Decisions 8pm Elizabeth I 2.15pm & 8.15pm S 28 Shlomo’s Beatbox... 11am & 2pm M 29 T 30 My Perfect Mind 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm
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OCTOBER Elizabeth I 8.15pm W 01 My Perfect Mind 8pm 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm T 02 My Perfect Mind F 03 My Perfect Mind PST 8pm Elizabeth I 8.15pm S 04 My Perfect Mind 2.30pm & 8pm Elizabeth I 2.15pm & 8.15pm S 05 Souvenirs 5pm M 06 T 07 Coastal Defences 8.15pm Coastal Defences PST 8.15pm W 08 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm T 09 Coastal Defences 8.15pm F 10 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm Coastal Defences 8.15pm S 11 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm Coastal Defences 8.15pm S 12 M 13 T 14 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm Coastal Defences 8.15pm W 15 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm Coastal Defences 8.15pm T 16 Coastal Defences 8.15pm F 17 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm Coastal Defences 8.15pm S 18 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm Coastal Defences 8.15pm S 19 Prototype 8pm M 20 Strictly Balti 7.45pm T 21 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm Strictly Balti 7.45pm W 22 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm T 23 F 24 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm S 25 Madame Butterfly 7.30pm S 26 M 27 T 28 The Man Jesus 8pm Arabian Nights 11am & 2pm W 29 Arabian Nights 11am & 2pm T 30 Eric and Little Ern 8pm Arabian Nights 11am & 2pm F 31 Eric and Little Ern 8pm Arabian Nights 11am & 2pm
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NOVEMBER S 01 Eric and Little Ern 2.30pm & 8pm Arabian Nights 11am & 2pm S 02 Arabian Nights 11am & 2pm M 03 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm T 04 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm W 05 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm
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NOVEMBER (Continued) T 06 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm F 07 Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm S 08 John Shuttleworth 8pm An Elephant in the... 2.15pm & 7.30pm S 09 Tony Law 8pm M 10 David O’Doherty 8pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm T 11 David O’Doherty 8pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm W 12 Mark Thomas 8pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm T 13 Mark Thomas 8pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm F 14 Punch & Judy in Afghanistan 8pm An Elephant in the Garden 7.30pm S 15 Punch & Judy in Afghanistan 8pm An Elephant in the... 2.15pm & 7.30pm S 16 Mark Watson 8pm M 17 Mark Watson 8pm T 18 Mark Watson 8pm Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm W 19 Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm T 20 Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm F 21 Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm S 22 Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm S 23 M 24 T 25 Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm W 26 101 Dalmatians 7.30pm Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm T 27 101 Dalmatians 7.30pm Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm F 28 101 Dalmatians 7.30pm Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm S 29 101 Dalmatians 7.30pm Mmm Hmmm 8.15pm 6pm S 30 101 Dalmatians
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DECEMBER M 01 T 02 W 03 101 Dalmatians SCH 1:30pm & 7.30pm Johnny Got His Gun 8.15pm T 04 101 Dalmatians 7.30pm Johnny Got His Gun 8.15pm F 05 101 Dalmatians SCH 1:30pm & 7.30pm Johnny Got His Gun 8.15pm S 06 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Johnny Got His Gun 8.15pm S 07 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 6pm M 08 T 09 W 10 101 Dalmatians SCH1:30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am & 2pm 11am & 2pm T 11 101 Dal... SCH1:30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls F 12 101 Dalmatians SCH 1:30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am & 2pm S 13 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm S 14 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 6pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm M 15 101 Dalmatians T 16 101 Dalmatians Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm W 17 101 Dalmatians SCH1:30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am & 2pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm T 18 101 Dalmatians SCH 1:30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am & 2pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm F 19 101 Dalmatians 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am & 2pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm S 20 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm S 21 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 6pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm M 22 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm T 23 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm W 24 Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm T 25 F 26 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm S 27 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm S 28 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 6pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm M 29 Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm T 30 Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm W 31 101 Dalmatians 1.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am, 2pm & 4pm
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JANUARY T 01 101 Dalmatians 7.30pm F 02 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm S 03 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am & 2pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm S 04 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 6pm Santa’s Little Trolls 11am & 2pm Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto 7.15pm M 05 T 06 W 07 101 Dalmatians SCH 1:30pm T 08 101 Dalmatians SCH 1:30pm & 7.30pm F 09 101 Dalmatians SCH 1:30pm & 7.30pm S 10 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 7.30pm S 11 101 Dalmatians 2.30pm & 6pm
ELSEWHERE BRISTOL OLD VIC (OCTOBER) W 01 Dracula T 02 Dracula F 03 Dracula S 04 Dracula
COMING SOON Thu 19 Feb – Sat 04 April Romeo & Juliet Thu 09 Apr – Sat 09 May The School for Scandal Sun 25 Jan – Stephen K Amos 8pm
Offers are only available on certain dates. If you see the relevant symbol next to the date, the offer is available. Offers are limited availability, so do book quickly.
KEY £7 Opening night tickets £7 BC Business Club 241 Tickets Signed performances for Deaf and BSL users B Baby Friendly Performance* See description in Access section below PST Post Show Talk SCH Schools Performance
HOW TO BOOK
Opening Hours 10am – 6.30pm Monday to Saturday (exc. Public holidays) On days when performances are scheduled, the Box Office will be open until the start of the performance. If there is a show scheduled on a Sunday or during public holidays, the Box Office will be open for 2 hours prior to the performance. At certain times of the year e.g. summer or Christmas, our opening hours may vary. Please check the times on the website before you make a special trip. We can post out orders of up to 10 tickets, up to 5 days before the performance (excludes unreserved performances and tickets which require proof of ID). There is an admin fee of £1 per transaction. If you require posting of 10+ tickets, please contact Box Office.
PAYMENT
We accept all major credit and debit cards except American Express. We no longer have booking fees! No booking fee applies whether tickets are purchased in person, over the phone or online. We cannot offer refunds, but tickets can be exchanged up to 48 hours before the show, for another performance of the same production (subject to availability). An administration charge of £1 applies.
SEATING
We have now moved from unreserved to reserved seating for many productions in the Factory Theatre, but some productions will remain unreserved, including most productions in the Brewery Theatre. Shows with reserved seating will be listed as such on the show pages in this brochure. Seating plans differ for each production and can be found when booking online or at the Box Office.
GROUPS/SCHOOLS
For certain performances, for every ten tickets bought by a school or group, the eleventh is free. Other group and school discounts may apply. Please ask the Box Office for further details.
THEATRE STAFF
Box Office 0117 902 0344 Online www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com Email enquiries tickets@tobaccofactorytheatres.com No booking fees apply however you book!
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ACCESS
Where possible we aim to BSL interpret certain productions in each season. Where they are available, BSL interpreted and Relaxed performances will be listed on show pages, this calendar opposite and on the Access page of the website. We also know it’s hard to get to the theatre when you have a little one under the age of one, so there will be a baby friendly performance of one of the shows this season (P07). It’s the same as any other performance but the lights will be on and no one will mind if your baby cries, or if you want to feed them or walk around during the show. Both our theatres have tiered seating with only a certain number of seats on floor level. If you have any specific access requirements please contact the Box Office and we will be happy to discuss your visit in more detail.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions may be available for children (16 and under), over 60s, registered disabled, equity members, students and benefit claimants. Concessions are available at the discretion of the producing company, so may not be available for all productions. When collecting concessionary tickets, proof of concession must be provided.
Director Ali Robertson Deputy Director Lauren Scholey Director of Operations David Dewhurst Technical Manager Matthew Graham Marketing Manager Becky Cresswell Marketing Officer Fran Ewins Artist Development Producer Carrie Rhys-Davies Development Director (Corporate) Stephen Last Development Officer Holly Foulds Finance Manager Elaine Grünbaum Finance Administrator Sally Lear Administrator Rusti Fells Producer Kerrie Avery Assistant Producer Jojo Townsend Children and Young People Director Bryony Roberts Director in Residence Nik Partridge Operations Manager Katy Wilkes Box Office Staff Joe Deighan / Simon Harvey-Williams / Ed Strong / Jojo Townsend Duty Managers Joe Deighan / Anna Girvan / Rhiannon White / Matthew Whittle / Rachel Isaacs / Morgan Matthews Bar Staff Debbie Hard / Bob Havard / Rachel Isaacs / Laurie Lax / Carmen Gabriele / Mya Kungu / Rhian Williams Scouts Barry Ramshaw / Ed Stambollouian Associate Artists Filter Theatre / Jennifer Bell Company / Joêl Daniel / The Paper Cinema / Wattle and Daub Figure Theatre
SPECIAL OFFER OUR FRIENDS AT THE TF CAFÉ/BAR OFFER A PRE-THEATRE ‘QUICK DISH’
Every evening there will be a quick dish available to be served immediately, with a pound off for Theatre ticket holders. Offer available evenings only.
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USE OUR SPACES Alongside our theatre programme Tobacco Factory Theatres has a variety of spaces which we hire out at evenings and weekends. Spaces available for hire include our two spacious studios, meeting room and Factory Theatre Bar. Whether you’re looking for an
inspirational space to run an evening or weekend workshop, a perfect party venue for that special occasion, or a smart meeting room in a creative environment, then Tobacco Factory Theatres has something to offer.
For more information or to enquire about availability please contact Rusti Fells on 0117 902 0345 or email theatre@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
OUR CAFE BAR With monthly art exhibitions, live music, life drawing classes, quiz nights and many special events throughout the year, our expansive, independent cafĂŠ bar has a great atmosphere and lots to offer. We serve a healthy British and Mediterranean-inspired menu, with locally sourced produce updated to reflect the seasons, as well as an excellent range of drinks, including Bristol Beer Factory beers. The covered terrace and large, open-air yard are a perfect sun-trap, and the terrace bar is open on warm evenings (Thurs-Sun). Our weekly Sunday market has up to 40 stalls offering the best in locally produced food and crafts.
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