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June – August 2012

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Monday 23 – Saturday 28 April

Steel Magnolias

A heart-warming and bittersweet comedy, Steel Magnolias is the funniest play ever to make you cry... and is now on tour and starring Kacey Ainsworth, Isla Blair, Cheryl Campbell, Cherie Lunghi, Sadie Pickering and Denise Welch. From the original play in 1987, to its film adaptation in 1989, Steel Magnolias is a moving play that celebrates the strength and value of friendship, humour, and love in the midst of life’s greatest hardships. If you enjoyed Calendar Girls then this is a show that you won’t want to miss! Tickets £27.50 – £11

Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 May

The Diary of Anne Frank

From the producers of last year’s acclaimed production of To Kill a Mockingbird comes another classic text. A dramatic and heartbreaking story evoking all the sentiments of the original diary live on stage, this adaptation includes material that had originally been censored by Otto Frank and marks the 60th anniversary of the diary’s publication in English. ‘Riveting, inspiring... humbling and uplifting’  WhatsOnStage.com ‘Christopher Timothy invests great dignity in Otto Frank’ The Guardian

‘Brilliant, inspired; an extraordinary theatrical adventure’ New York Post Tickets £26 – £12

Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 May

THE TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

Wonderful Town

Connie Fisher (The Sound of Music), double Olivier Award-nominee Michael Xavier (The Phantom of the Opera) and Lucy Van Gasse (Love Never Dies) star in this multi award-winning musical comedy. Wonderful Town recreates the bright lights and vibrant energy of 1930s New York City, with spectacular sets, stunning costumes, dazzling choreography and the rich sound of Leonard Bernstein’s magnificent music, performed by a company of over 40 actors, dancers and musicians. Book now for the musical comedy of the year, hailed by the critics as the must-see show for 2012! Tickets £37.50 – £14

DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heartpounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping I’ve Had The Time Of My Life. Don’t miss your chance to see this truly spectacular musical theatre event. You’ll have the time of your life.

MON – THU 7.30pm & FRI 5pm Stalls £43.50 £40.50 £38.50 Dress Circle £43.50 £40.50 £27 Upper Circle £40.50 £38.50 Balcony £27 £20 FRI 8.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £48.50 £44.50 £41.50 Dress Circle £48.50 £44.50 £29 Upper Circle £44.50 £41.50 Balcony £29 £22 £70 Premium Tickets available in the Dress Circle for all performances

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Royal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls & Upper Circle on Tue 12 & Wed 13 Feb 7.30pm Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Fri 5pm Groups (10+) Save 10% on top three prices for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Fri 5pm Groups (20+) Save 15% on top three prices for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Fri 5pm All prices and Save Money opportunities are subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice. No concessions in the Dress Circle or Balcony or for Friday 8.30pm and Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Dirty Dancing

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Tuesday 12 February – Saturday 2 March 2013

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WINNER OF 7 TONY AWARDS RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S

STARRING

SAMANTHA WOMACK (DONMAR’S GUYS AND DOLLS)

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MATTHEW CAMMELLE (PHANTOM OF THE OPERA)

ALEX FERNS (DONMAR’S GUYS AND DOLLS)

DANIEL KOEK (WEST SIDE STORY)

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Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances – see page 31 for details

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Directed by Bartlett Sher

MON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £39.50 £37 £34.50 Dress Circle £39.50 £37 Upper Circle £37 £34.50 Balcony £25 £18

This breathtaking and lavish Lincoln Center Theater production reinvented Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. It swept the 2008 Tony Awards, played for two years to sold-out houses on Broadway and was televised across America. This smash-hit musical is now enchanting audiences on a record-breaking UK tour, following a sold-out season at London’s Barbican. With a cast and a live orchestra of fifty, this international landmark production, brought to you by the producers of West Side Story and Guys and Dolls, comes to Nottingham for two weeks only. Metropolitan Opera Director and Winner of Tony Award for Best Director, Bartlett Sher, directs a stellar cast which includes British Musical Theatre stars Samantha Womack, Matthew Cammelle, Alex Ferns and Daniel Koek. Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame.

'SAMANTHA WOMACK GIVES THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF HER CAREER’ DAILY MAIL

Photos of original London production: Simon Annand

WED & THU 2pm Stalls £30 Dress Circle £30 Upper Circle £27.50 Balcony £20

£27.50 £27.50 £25 £16

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FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £42.50 Dress Circle £42.50 Upper Circle £40 Balcony £27

£40 £40 £37.50 £20

£37.50

Save Money Royal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue 29 May Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Friends members Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £6 in the Stalls and £4 in the Upper Circle for Mon –Thu 7.30pm Over 60s Save £4 in the Stalls and £3 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu7.30pm

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South Pacific

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Tuesday 29 May – Saturday 9 June

Groups (10+) Save 10% Groups (20+) Save 15% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday and Saturday 7.30pm performances Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Inspector Pratt is back in this hilarious spoof of the classic thriller genre...

Monday 11 – Saturday 16 June

Death by Fatal Murder By Peter Gordon Pratt is back!

Following the success of last year’s production – as part of the Classic Thriller Season 2011 – Death By Fatal Murder returns to the Theatre Royal for one week only.

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The third in Peter Gordon’s ‘Inspector Pratt Trilogy’ – which also includes ‘Murdered to Death’ – Death by Fatal Murder sees the hapless Inspector Pratt return to Bagshot House; scene of previous investigations. During the course of the case, Pratt is assisted by Miss Maple and Constable Thomkins and soon becomes involved in further mystery as danger looms following the arrival of an unexpected guest. A hilarious spoof in the Agatha Christie genre, Death By Fatal Murder is sure to delight all lovers of murder mystery.

What the press said about the 2011 production ‘ spoof it is, a very funny one’ Nottingham Evening Post Supported by

‘ Death By Fatal Murder… an obvious vehicle for the company’s brilliant comic timing and sense of the dramatic’ Derby Telegraph

Prices MON – FRI 7.30pm & SAT 8pm Stalls £19.50 £17 £14.50 Dress Circle £19.50 £17 Upper Circle £17 £14.50 Balcony £12 £10 WED 2pm & SAT 5pm Stalls £15.50 Dress Circle £15.50 Upper Circle £13.50 Balcony £10.50

£13.50 £11.50 £13.50 £11.50 £9.50

Save Money Royal Friends All tickets £14.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle & £16.50 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Friends members Over 60s, Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% for Mon – Fri 7.30pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 8pm performance Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Based on the film written and directed by Charles Dance Adapted by Shaun McKenna

Starring Hayley Mills and Belinda Lang Based on the original short story by William J Locke, Ladies in Lavender tells the tale of two sisters – Ursula and Janet – who live in a close-knit fishing village in picturesque Cornwall in 1937. When a handsome young Polish-Jewish violinist bound for America is washed ashore, the Widdington sisters take him under their wing and nurse him back to health. However, the presence of the mysterious young man disrupts their peaceful lives and the community in which they live. Starring Hayley Mills (Wild at Heart), and Belinda Lang (2 Point 4 Children), the production features the music from the film composed by Nigel Hess for which he won a classical Brit award. Cast also includes Robert Duncan (Drop The Dead Donkey), Carole Macready, Abigail Thaw and Robert Rees. Director Robin Lefevre Designer Liz Ascroft Lighting Mick Hughes Music Nigel Hess Sound John Leonard

MON – THU 7.30pm Stalls £25.50 Dress Circle £25.50 Upper Circle £23.50 Balcony £18

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WED 2pm Stalls £22 Dress Circle £22 Upper Circle £19.50 Balcony £16

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FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £27.50 £25.50 £23.50 Dress Circle £27.50 £25.50 Upper Circle £25 £22.50 Balcony £20 £16

Save Money Royal Friends Save £7.50 for Mon 7.30pm Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Friends members Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Robert Duncan Carol Macready Robert Rees

Abigail Thaw

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Ladies in Lavender

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Monday 18 – Saturday 23 June

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Monday 25 – Saturday 30 June

Avenue Q

After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road. The Tony Award-winning Avenue Q is the irresistibly charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English?

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Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other. So don’t let your life suck – book your tickets today! ‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. WE NEARLY DIED LAUGHING’ Absolute Radio

Prices

MON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 4pm Stalls £30 £28 Dress Circle £30 £28 Upper Circle £28 £26 Balcony £18.50 £15.50 FRI 5.30pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£25 £25 £23 £15.50

£23 £23 £21 £12.50

FRI 8.30pm & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £33 £30.50 Dress Circle £33 £30.50 Upper Circle £30.50 £28 Balcony £20.50 £16.50

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Royal Friends Save £7.50 for Mon 7.30pm Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Friends members Under 26s, Students All tickets £20 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Mon 7.30pm or £15 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Fri 5.30pm, or save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 4pm Over 60s, Registered Unwaged Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & Sat 4pm Groups (10+) Save 10% for Mon – Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & Sat 4pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

'The best musical of the decade' Christopher Hart, Sunday Times

'Cross Sesame Street with the Muppet Show, give it an X rating and clap on a Government Health Warning that too much laughter can make your sides ache and you’ve got Avenue Q'

No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday 8.30pm and Saturday 7.30pm performances Avenue Q contains colourful language and themes of an adult nature. We strongly advise that you use your discretion based on the maturity level of your teenagers.

Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Radio 2

See page 30 for details of the arrival of the Olympic Torch into Nottingham on Thursday 28 June and how this may affect access in and out of Nottingham City Centre

PAULINE QUIRKE

LINDA ROBSON

LESLEY JOSEPH

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Birds of a Feather

MON – THU 7.30pm Stalls £25.50 Dress Circle £25.50 Upper Circle £23.50 Balcony £18

£23.50 £23.50 £21.50 £15

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WED 2pm Stalls £22 Dress Circle £22 Upper Circle £19.50 Balcony £16

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

And now the three stars are reunited to recreate their adored characters, sisters Sharon and Tracy and their sex-mad neighbour, Dorien, in a brand new show from the producers of the highly successful stage adaptation of Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies. Birds of a Feather visits Nottingham as part of a limited UK tour. Make sure you grab this opportunity to see the Birds on stage for the first time ever.

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £27.50 £25.50 £23.50 Dress Circle £27.50 £25.50 Upper Circle £25 £22.50 Balcony £20 £16

Sign Language Interpreted performance – see page 31 for details

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Birds of a Feather

Monday 2 – Saturday 7 July

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the girls are back!

Monday 30 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 1 September Tabs Productions & Theatre Royal Nottingham presents

The Colin McIntyre

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Classic Thriller Season

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Following a record-breaking 2011 season, The Classic Thriller company return to thrill and enthral. Don't miss out on a summer of intrigue, mystery and first class entertainment with the following FIVE terrific titles...

Monday 30 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 4 August

Whodunnit

By Anthony Shaffer Six strangers gather for dinner, little suspecting that they will be threatened with blackmail by one of their fellow guests. When the potential blackmailer is found dead, Inspector Bowden is called to investigate but, Whodunnit?

By Ken Whitmore and Alfred Bradley By arrangement with The Agency (London) Ltd

Monday 6 – Saturday 11 August

When writer Charlie Nicholson is asked to write a play, little does he know that creating the ‘perfect murder’ could lead to the real thing…

Murder in the Small Hours By arrangement with The Agency (London) Ltd

Carl Houston is compelled to find the link between a Koala, an emerald necklace and a chef in this tale of intrigue and suspense.

Frankenstein By Tim Kelly

By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

Adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley By creating a ‘Creature’ out of body parts, scientist Victor Frankenstein unleashes a chain of events that lead to murder, hopelessness and terror. Tim Kelly’s adaptation of Mary’s Shelley’s classic Gothic novel will have you on the edge of your seat.

‘A great production and I can’t wait for next week’s instalment’ Newark Advertiser (Sweet Revenge) ‘fast moving, episodic and slick’ Nottingham Post (Strangers on a Train)

By Francis Durbridge

Monday 13 – Saturday 18 August

‘An absolute hoot’ Newark Advertiser (Death by Fatal Murder)

Tuesday 28 August – Saturday 1 September

Shock!

By Brian Clemens

By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

When guests gather for Maggie’s birthday the celebrations take a sinister turn – culminating in the death of guests and a ‘Shock’ twist.

‘Get your coat on and go out and see this’ Nottingham Post (Strangers on a Train)

£13.50 £11.50 £13.50 £11.50 £9.50

Save Money See All Five Plays for £62.50 (evenings), or £50 (matinees). Savings apply to the Stalls and Upper Circle only Royal Friends All tickets £14.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle, or £16.50 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm (Tue Week 5) performances Over 60s, Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon (Tue Week 5) – Fri 7.30pm, or see all 5 plays for £45 Groups (10+) Save 10% Mon (Tue Week 5) – Fri 7.30pm No concessions in the Balcony or for Saturday 8pm performances

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The Final Twist

What the press said about last year's Classic Thriller Season

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Monday 20 – Saturday 25 August

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Friday 27 & Saturday 28 July

English Youth Ballet

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Set in Russia – at the time when the Mariinsky Ballet was popular with the Tsar and the Russian nobility – Swan Lake is a traditional production with particular emphasis on the rivalry between the beautiful but vulnerable White Swan, Odette, and the seductively evil Black Swan, Odile, as they compete for the affections of the Prince; a rivalry which inevitably leads to the tragic and dramatic finale of this great work. Swan Lake will feature English Youth Ballet's Professional principal performers leading a large cast of up to 100 young and talented regional dancers.

Prices FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £20 £18 £16 Dress Circle £20 £18 Upper Circle £18 £16 Balcony £14

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Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students All Stalls and Upper Circle tickets £13 for Sat 2.30pm, or save £1.50 in Stalls & Upper Circle for Fri and Sat 7.30pm Groups (10+) One free ticket per 10 tickets purchased

Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Dress Circle or Balcony Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

‘English Youth Ballet is a triumph’ Dance Expression ‘It was a fantastically polished professional show’ Nottingham Evening Post

Saturday 18 August 11am & 2pm

Blunderbus Theatre Company presents

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Join Plop, the baby barn owl as he journeys into the night-time world of campfires, fireworks, and moonlit adventures.

Based on the classic children’s book by Jill Tomlinson, this funny, gentle and reassuring tale is written especially for small people aged 3 – 7, and grown-ups who sleep with the big light on! With an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling, this beautiful show introduces an old friend to a new generation of theatregoers. Come join us – it’s going to be a hoot! ‘Packs charm in bucketloads’ The Stage ‘Totally captivating’ Primary Times Tickets £10 Family Ticket £32 for 4 tickets (max. 2 adults) Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

The policy of English Youth Ballet is to perform full length productions of classical ballet in the regional theatres of the UK, and to give young dancers outside London an opportunity to perform within a professional setting. This is the company’s sixth visit to Nottingham

Monday 10 – Saturday 15 September

CABARET

WILKOMMEN, BIENVENUE, WELCOME.

Bill Kenwright presents Rufus Norris’ multi award-winning production of Cabaret. Since its Broadway première in 1966, Cabaret has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tonys. This ‘Sensational’ Double Olivier Award-winner and Variety Club Awards ‘Best Musical’, turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence. And at its heart is the legendary Sally Bowles, who performs nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub. From the creators of the hit musical Chicago, Cabaret features showstopping choreography, dazzling costumes, and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including Money Makes The World Go Around, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time and, of course, Cabaret.

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Come to the Cabaret – it’s divine decadence darling!

Prices MON – THU 7.30pm Stalls £42.50 Dress Circle £42.50 Upper Circle £38.50 Balcony £25

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WED & THU 2pm Stalls £30 Dress Circle £30 Upper Circle £27.50 Balcony £22.50

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FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £46.50 £42.50 £38.50 Dress Circle £46.50 £42.50 Upper Circle £42.50 £38.50 Balcony £27.50 £20

Save Money Royal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and £5 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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‘A SASSY, SIZZLING,SENSATION OF A SHOW!’

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Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 October Bill Kenwright by arrangement with the Really Useful Group presents

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Prices

TUE – THU 7.30pm & FRI 5pm Stalls £26.50 £24 Dress Circle £26.50 £24 Upper Circle £24 £21.50 Balcony £18 £15 WED & THU 1.30pm Stalls £21.50 Dress Circle £21.50 Upper Circle £19 Balcony £15

£19 £19 £16.50 £13

FRI 8pm, SAT 2pm, 5pm & 8pm Stalls £28.50 £26

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Dress Circle £28.50 £26 Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Circle £26 £23.50 Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ Upper Balcony £19 £16 and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family Save Money musical continues to enjoy huge success across Royal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for the country with standing ovations at every Tue 23 & Wed 24 Oct 7.30pm performance.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers, and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

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Joseph bursts on to the stage in Nottingham, so book your tickets now to be part of the magic!

‘THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY!’ ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Fri 5pm

Under 16s Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 5pm, or all tickets £12 for Wed & Thu 1.30pm School Parties (10+) All tickets £12 with one free teacher per 20 tickets purchased. Applies to Wed & Thu 1.30pm

‘BRILLIANT! IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS’ Sunday Times

Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

‘JOSEPH RETURNS IN ALL ITS GLORY’ Daily Mail

No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday 8pm, and Saturday 2pm & 8pm performances

‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE’ Mail on Sunday

Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Groups (10+) Save 10%

Photos by Robert Workman

‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT I WAS THRILLED’

Written & directed by John Godber Tickets £26 – £12

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Starring Joe McGann as Ray Say Tickets £29.50 – £12

Northern Ballet’s

Madame Butterfly Tickets £35 – £11

Saturday 8 December 2012 – Sunday 13 January 2013

Cinderella

The most popular of all pantomimes is brought to the Theatre Royal stage with dazzling sets, amazing costumes, an abundance of comedy, and stunning special effects. Packed with audience participation, this will be a truly magical staging of the beautiful rags-to-riches fairy-tale.

Monday 29 October – Saturday 3 November

Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 November

Wednesday 14 – Sunday 18 November

Tickets £29.50 – £12

‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore

Presenting The Terrible Tudors & The Vile Victorians

The Ladykillers

Cheek by Jowl presents

Tickets £27.50 – £12

Horrible Histories Tickets £17 – £10

A traditional part of the Festive season in Nottingham, the Theatre Royal pantomime is once again produced with the world’s largest pantomime producer, Qdos Entertainment, the team behind last year’s record-breaking Sleeping Beauty. So don’t leave booking too late, or even your Fairy Godmother won’t be able to get you the best seats in the house! Tickets £27.50 – £13.50 15

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Bouncers

Monday 1 – Saturday 6 October Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 October

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Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 September

Flawless & English National A Night of Olympic Storytelling 28 June from 7.30pm (Lee Rosy’s Café, Hockley Ballet ‘Against Time’ Workshop Thursday Nottingham) & Monday 2 July from 7pm (Beeston Hockey For young people aged 14 – 18 Sunday 10 June 9.30am – 11am Royal Concert Hall Stage

Club, University Boulevard, Nottingham)

Cost: £15 per participant

Be inspired by the fusion of ballet and street dance and learn choreography from this spectacular collaboration.

To book contact English National Ballet on 0207 581 1245 or email learning@ballet.org.uk

Now Hear This

The Nottingham Classics Schools’ Concert

Education & Community

Tickets: £3

In the spirit of the Olympics, Now Hear This is an actionpacked, Olympic-themed concert for children aged 8 to 12 and offers exciting opportunities for them to perform with the Hallé, including the orchestral spectacular, Dreams of Glory, and a massed performance of a new Olympic song. For more information and a booking form visit www.trch.co.uk/nowhearthis.

Saturdays – 16 June, 23 June, 7 July, 4 & 25 August 10.30am

Suitable for all ages, Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tour gives you the chance to explore behindthe-scenes at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall.

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Cost: discounted rate of £120 (quote ref YFMRCH1 when enrolling) With the theme of ‘Wizard School’ this summer children aged 8 – 16 can get hands-on experience of making and performing in their own short films. To book, or for more details, e-mail info@young-film-makers.com, or call 0870 383 0082 or visit www.young-film-makers.com

Royal Concert Hall Dance Summer School For Children aged 7 – 12 & 13+ Monday 30 July – Friday 3 August

Monday 30 July – Thursday 2 August 10am to 12.30pm – Junior Group (7 – 12 years) 1.30pm to 4pm – Senior Group (aged 13+) Friday 3 August 10am – 4pm Both Junior & Senior groups Cost: £80 per student Working alongside professionals, this is a superb opportunity for young people, combining both ballet and contemporary dance and movement. No experience required – all levels welcome. For more details please visit the education section of our website.

Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tours

Young Film Makers Summer Schools Monday 23 – Friday 27 July & Monday 30 July – Friday 3 August

FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES Thursday 14 June 2pm

Cost: £5.50per person

FREE, but places need to be reserved through our Box Office for the Beeston event. To coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Torch into Nottingham, The Royal Company Storytellers present a night of Olympicthemed storytelling, ranging from tales of ancient Greece to some ripping sporting yarns.

55+ Summer Courses

Our new programme of courses for older people, including dance, drama and creative writing is now available. For more details and booking please visit the education section of our website.

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Wildcat Island in the Theatre Royal Foyer, February 2012

An interactive installation in the stalls foyer produced by artist Stephen Jon and pupils from Huntingdon Academy in Nottingham for the touring production of Swallows and Amazons For more information about all our work visit the website www.trch.co.uk or follow us on Facebook at ‘Royal Education’

Or alternatively, contact: David Longford, Education Manager 0115 989 5531 david.longford@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Caroline Pope, Education Officer 0115 989 5627 caroline.pope@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal is not only a city centre landmark but also one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain. Our exciting and diverse programme of topquality entertainment offers the very best touring drama, opera, ballet and contemporary dance alongside blockbuster West End musicals, comedy and pantomimes. Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk

South Pacific from 29 May

June

Day Dates Performances

Time

Fri 1 South Pacific Sat 2 South Pacific Sun 3

7.30pm 4&5 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Calendar of Events

Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10

South Pacific South Pacific South Pacific South Pacific South Pacific South Pacific

7.30pm 4&5 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 11 Death by Fatal Murder 7.30pm Tue 12 Death by Fatal Murder 7.30pm Wed 13 Death by Fatal Murder 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 14 Death by Fatal Murder 7.30pm Fri 15 Death by Fatal Murder 7.30pm Sat 16 Death by Fatal Murder 5pm & 8pm Sun 17 Mon 18 Ladies in Lavender Tue 19 Ladies in Lavender Wed 20 Ladies in Lavender Thu 21 Ladies in Lavender Fri 22 Ladies in Lavender Sat 23 Ladies in Lavender Sun 24 Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27 Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30

Avenue Q Avenue Q Avenue Q Avenue Q Avenue Q Avenue Q

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7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

7.30pm 8 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5.30pm & 8.30pm 4pm & 7.30pm

Audio Described Performance /

Birds of a Feather from 2 July

July Day

Dates Performances

Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather Birds of a Feather

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

23 24 25 26 27 EYB Swan Lake 28 EYB Swan Lake 29

Mon 30 Whodunnit Tue 31 Whodunnit

Vocaleyes

Time

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7.30pm 9 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

August Day

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Classic Thriller Season from 30 July

Dates Performances

1 Whodunnit 2 Whodunnit 3 Whodunnit 4 Whodunnit 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

7.30pm 12 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Sign Language Interpreted Performance

10 & 11

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Page

10 & 11

Murder in the Small Hours 7.30pm 10 & 11 Murder in the Small Hours 7.30pm Murder in the Small Hours 2pm & 7.30pm Murder in the Small Hours 7.30pm Murder in the Small Hours 7.30pm Murder in the Small Hours 5pm & 8pm

Mon 13 Frankenstein Tue 14 Frankenstein Wed 15 Frankenstein Thu 16 Frankenstein Fri 17 Frankenstein Sat 18 The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Frankenstein Sun 19 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Time

2pm &7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5pm & 8pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

10 & 11

11am & 2pm 5pm & 8pm

12 10 & 11

The Final Twist The Final Twist The Final Twist The Final Twist The Final Twist The Final Twist

7.30pm 10 & 11 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5pm & 8pm

Shock! Shock! Shock! Shock!

7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Captioned Performance

10 & 11

June

Day Dates Performances

Time

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Fri 1 Nottingham PRIDE Sat 2 Sun 3 Dionne Warwick

7.30pm

Mon 4 Nigel Kennedy Gala Concert 7.30pm Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn 7.30pm Fri 8 Sat 9 Flawless & ENB 5.30pm RF & 8.30pm RF Sun 10 Flawless & ENB 2pm & 5pm Mon 11 Tue 12 Wed 13 Thu 14 Now Hear This The Drive Time Concert Fri 15 The Magic of Motown Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Fri 22 Sat 23 Sun 24

2pm 6pm 7.30pm

7.30pm

21 21 22 23

16 22 22

Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27 James Morrison 8pm Re-scheduled date – SOLD OUT Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30 Russell Watson 7.30pm 24 RF Royal Friends discounts apply

George Benson 3 July

July Day Dates Performances

Time

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Sun 1 Mon Tue Wed Thu

2 3 George Benson 7.30pm 4 5 The Queen’s Diamond 7.30pm Jubilee Concert Fri 6 Ukulele Orchestra of 7.30pm Great Britain Sat 7 Sun 8 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Oliver Samuels Sat 14 Sun 15

8pm

24 24 24

Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22

Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week Maintenance Week

Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Sun 29

Young Film Makers Summer School 16 Young Film Makers Summer School Young Film Makers Summer School Young Film Makers Summer School Young Film Makers Summer School

Mon 30 Tue 31

Young Film Makers Summer School Dance Summer School Young Film Makers Summer School Dance Summer School

16 16 16 16

August

Day Dates Performances

Chicago from 13 August

Time

Wed 1 Young Film Makers Summer School Dance Summer School Thu 2 Young Film Makers Summer School Dance Summer School Fri 3 Young Film Makers Summer School Dance Summer School Sat 4 Sun 5 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

6 7 8 Frankie Boyle 9 10 11 12 13 Chicago 14 Chicago 15 Chicago 16 Chicago 17 Chicago 18 Chicago 19

Mon 20 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thu 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Sun 26

Mon 27 Tue 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 Fri 31

8pm

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16 16 16 16 16 16

7.30pm RF 25 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5pm & 8.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Starlight Express Starlight Express Starlight Express Starlight Express Starlight Express

7.30pm RF 26 & 27 2pm & 7.30pm RF 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Starlight Express Starlight Express Starlight Express Starlight Express Starlight Express

7.30pm 26 & 27 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Calendar of Events

Flawless and English National Ballet 9 & 10 June

Tier 2

Tier 1

Pull Out Guide

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The Royal Concert Hall’s superb acoustics and modern architectural design continues to attract the world’s most renowned orchestras, soloists and conductors. Complementing the Hall’s programme of international classical concerts is the very best in rock, pop, world music, dance and stand-up comedy. ‘One of the finest acoustics in Europe’ Bryn Terfel Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk

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Friday 1 June 7.30pm Nottinghamshire Pride presents

Mud, Sweat and Tears Live Tour Star of Born Survivor and Man vs Wild, Bear takes to the stage to share stories of adventure and survival. Recounting many epic experiences, he will also grant audiences exclusive access to behind-the-scenes footage from his hit TV shows. As Bear says of the show, ‘It is essentially a fun journey through some of my toughest expeditions from Mount Everest, the Arctic, 21 SAS and more. Then of course there are all the ‘Born Survivor’ missions and behind the scenes stories. Above all it is a fun packed family show that folk have really seemed to enjoy!’ Tickets £39.50

Nottinghamshire Pride hosts The Queens Jubilee Variety Night, a royal variety performance’esque set-up with bands The Idolins (folk), Subway Circus (Rock), Babserella Rubenstein (as seen on Deal or No Deal), the fabulous House of Gaga (Lady Gaga tribute), and the Rollo Academy of Performing Arts.

These acts come together to perform for your enjoyment and to help raise much needed funds for the charity Nottinghamshire Pride. Tickets £10 Concessions £7.50

Sunday 3 June 7.30pm

Dionne Warwick Plus Support

Scintillating, soothing and sensual best describes the familiar and iconic voice of five-time Grammy Award-winning music singer Dionne Warwick. With a career spanning fifty years, with more than sixty charted hit songs, she is a cornerstone of American pop music and culture. Along with her band and a 12-piece string section, she will perform many of her signature songs including I Say a Little Prayer, Walk On By, That’s What Friends Are For, Alfie, What the World Needs Now is Love, Then Came You, and I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.

Monday 4 June 7.30pm

Nigel Kennedy Gala Concert

With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Andrew Litton

Few violinists have changed the musical landscape like Nigel Kennedy. The power behind the best-selling classical album of all time continues to deliver the most gripping performances you will ever hear. Expect both fire and finesse when he takes on Brahms’s Violin Concerto. Andrew Litton wields the baton in this masterpiece, as well as Rossini’s overture The Thieving Magpie and Elgar’s much-loved Enigma Variations. Tickets £39.50 – £15

Tickets £45 – £25 21

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Bear Grylls

The Queens Jubilee Variety Night

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Thursday 24 May 7.30pm

Thursday 14 June 6pm

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Thursday 7 June 7.30pm

Buddy Holly – A Legend Reborn

Special guests for Britain’s busiest Buddy Holly spectacular are Sixties’ icon Jess Conrad and – from the West End musical Buddy – ‘The Big Bopper’. Regarded as the UK’s number one Buddy, and backed by a band reminiscent of The Crickets in their Fifties heyday, Marc Robinson superbly revives hits Peggy Sue, That’ll Be The Day and Oh Boy. Jess Conrad meanwhile recreates his legendary performances on TV’s ‘Oh Boy’. Completing this authentic slice of rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia are The Fortt Brothers as The Everlys performing Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie and Cathy’s Clown. Tickets £22 – £18 22

The Drivetime Concert

Miss the jams and catch some classics from the Hallé. If you’re new to live orchestral music then this is the place to start, with a thrilling hour of great orchestral and film music, from Mozart and Rossini to Eric Coates and John Williams.

You can also join in the performance as part of the Drivetime Choir. Over 500 people of all ages really raised the roof last time, so why not give your vocal chords a workout, performing with one of the world’s great orchestras? For full programme details and to apply to join the Drivetime Choir visit www.trch.co.uk/drivetime

Tickets £7.50 Under 16s £5

Friday 15 June 7.30pm

The Magic of Motown Direct from the USA

‘Ain’t no mountain high enough, ain't no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough’ to keep The Magic of Motown from getting to you. The UK’s biggest Motown tour celebrates fifty years of Number One songs. Featuring 36 massive hits from The Supremes, The Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and Lionel Richie to name a few, the concert effortlessly recreates the original Detroit sound, and includes sparkling costumes and scintillating choreography. Tickets £22 – £18

Thursday 21 June 7.30pm The Radio Theatre Company presents The Original Cast – Reunited Live On Stage!

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

The radio and TV cast are re-united – led by Simon Jones – bringing to life the characters written for them in highlights from the entire Hitchhiker’s Saga. Directed by Dirk Maggs, the show is a self-contained adventure which will introduce newcomers of all ages to Vogons, Babel Fish, Marvin the Paranoid Android and more – exploring the unique and hilarious whole general mish mash according to Douglas Adams.

Starring Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, Geoffrey McGivern as Ford Prefect, Susan Sheridan as Trillian, Mark Wing-Davey as Zaphod Beeblebrox, and the voice of Stephen Moore as Marvin The Paranoid Android Tickets £27.50 – £19.50

Streetdance goes classical

Flawless and English National Ballet English National Ballet and World Dance Champions Flawless perform Against Time – a thrilling fusion of streetdance, acrobatics and ballet.

Four students of The Academy of Excellence set off on a quest to stop an evil manipulator who plans to end dance by stopping time. The boys from Flawless and the ballerinas from English National Ballet take us on a journey that fuses the opposing poles of dance and generates dance fireworks.

SAT 5.30pm & 8.30pm and SUN 2pm & 5pm Stalls £27.50 £25 Tier 1 £27.50 £25 Tier 2 £22.50 £15

£22.50 £10

Save Money Royal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students All tickets £20 in the Stalls and Tier 1 Groups (10+) Save 10% Groups (20+) Save 15% with one free ticket for the Group booker Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in Tier 2 All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Photo by Alex Rumford

Against Time is produced by English National Ballet and World Dance Management created by Flawless and Jenna Lee.

Prices

E See page 16 for details of Education & Community work relating to this show

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AGAINST TIME

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 June

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Flawless and English National Ballet in

Friday 6 July 7.30pm Saturday 30 June 7.30pm

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Raymond Gubbay presents

The Best of Russell Watson

Special Guest Laura Wright and the London Concert Orchestra. Russell Watson sings some of his most loved songs in his own tribute to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a programme including such heartwarming numbers as You’ll Never Walk Alone, Men of Harlech, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule, Britannia! With five albums – each going gold, platinum or double platinum – as well as four Classical BRIT Awards, Russell Watson is one of the UK’s biggest-selling artists. Tickets £55 – £29.50

Tuesday 3 July 7.30pm

George Benson

Special Guest Christian Scott Following the release of his 2011 album ‘Guitar Man’, multi-platinum selling, ten time Grammy awardwinning George Benson performs at the Royal Concert Hall for one night only. In a career spanning five decades, and global hits including This Masquerade, Give Me The Night, Turn Your Love Around, Breezin’, In Your Eyes, and The Greatest Love of All, don’t miss one of the all-time iconic virtuoso guitar players. Tickets £50 – £40 Meet and Greet package £150 – limited availability – enquire at Box Office for details

Thursday 5 July 7.30pm

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert Trumpet Alison Balsom Violin Nicola Benedetti Cello Natalie Clein

An all-star line up of Britain’s most charismatic artists performs this special concert in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Amongst the glittering parade of solo pieces are Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No.1, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, Ravel’s Tzigane and Piazzolla’s Libertango.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain®

The group that spawned a thousand ukulele orchestras and inspired millions of players returns to Nottingham. From the North Pole to Sydney Opera House, via Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, The Ukes of Great Britain™ tour planet earth with their funny, stomping, toe-tapping, all-singing, all-plucking obituary of rock and roll and melodious light entertainment.

People’s favourite Lesley Garrett presents this celebratory evening and will also be performing a selection of famous arias and popular songs.

You will hear music you love and music you ‘simply didn’t get’ transformed into a joyous stream of transcendent sounds and musical delight featuring only ‘bonsai guitars’, a menagerie of voices and warm personalities.

Tickets £42 – £17

Tickets £19.50 – £14.50

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and, along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, CHICAGO’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 BAFTA and 6 Academy Awards, CHICAGO truly is ‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block’ The Times. A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

‘STILL THE SEXIEST, MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ Sunday Express

Sign Language Interpreted performance – see page 31 for details

FRI 5pm Stalls Tier 1 Tier 2

£27 £27 £16

£24 £24 £13

FRI 8.30pm & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £35 £32 Tier 1 £35 £32 Tier 2 £21 £17

£20

£28

Save Money Royal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (20+) Save 10% in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm with one free ticket per 10 tickets purchased Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions for Friday 5pm & 8.30pm and Saturday 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’…so begins the international award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

MON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £32.50 £29.50 £26 Tier 1 £32.50 £29.50 Tier 2 £19 £15

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CHICAGO

Prices

Photo by Paul Kolnik

Monday 13 – Saturday 18 August

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S ‘DAZZLING’ MUSICAL THE TIMES

‘YOU HAVE TO SEE IT, AND STILL YOU WON’T BELIEVE IT’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE, SUPERB, IT’S A REAL KNOCK-OUT’ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

‘A ROCK SOLID ROLLER SKATING MUSICAL – SENSATIONAL!’ THE CHRONICLE

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‘A MUSICAL THAT SURPASSES EVERYTHING AROUND IN EVERY DIMENSION’

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DAILY EXPRESS

Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances – see page 31 for details

Over 60s Save £4 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm and Wed & Thu 2pm

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‘A visually stunning, electrifying extravaganza’ The National

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £6 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm and Wed & Thu 2pm

Family Ticket Buy two full price adult tickets and get up to two children’s tickets half price. Applies Wed & Thu 2pm and Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm and Wed & Thu 2pm Groups (20+) Save 15% in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm and Wed & Thu 2pm with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in Tier 2 or for Friday and Saturday 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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‘Explosive entertainment in every sense, unmissable’ The Journal

Royal Friends Save £10 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Tue 21 and Wed 22 Aug 7.30pm

Buckle up; the race is truly back on!

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TW N OW LY E ! E

Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about love and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo-charged excitement, combined with an electrifying soundtrack, dazzling sets and costumes, some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits, and extraordinary non-stop roller-choreography by TV’s favourite dance show judge Arlene Phillips.

FRI 7.30pm and SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £39.50 £34.50 £29.50 Tier 1 £39.50 £34.50 Tier 2 £25 £20

Bill Kenwright presents one of the best-loved, longest running and most unique musicals in theatrical history. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating sensation Starlight Express explodes back onto the stage with a new production for 2012, destined to take the UK by electrifying storm.

MON – THU 7.30pm, WED 2pm & THU 2pm (Week 1 only) Stalls £34.50 £30.50 £26.50 Tier 1 £34.50 £30.50 Tier 2 £21 £16

Starlight Express

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Tuesday 21 August – Saturday 1 September

Friday 13 July 8pm

Friday 28 September 7.30pm Lively up Festival presents

Oliver Samuels

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Who A Di Don?

We knew something big was on the horizon – to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary – when Caribbean’s king of comedy, Oliver Samuels, took the natural step to write and co-direct his first play. Reforming his unbeatable comedy partnership with Audrey ‘Dance Hall Queen’ Reid, Who A Di Don?, tackles the serious don-man-ship issues – which have affected the island over the years – and transforms them into a hilariously funny and sharply satirical comedy. With unique one-liners that only Samuels can deliver, along with captivating high-energy performances from the ever popular Audrey Reid, Jamaica’s number one comedy ensemble is completed by Ruth Ho Shing and rising star Kadeem ‘Ghetto Life’ Wilson. See how Oliver ‘tek serious tings mek laugh!’ Running time: 2hrs 30 minutes (approx. including interval)

Tickets £25 28

Wednesday 8 August 8pm

Frankie Boyle The Last Days of Sodom

Frankie Boyle has been pilloried, misrepresented and demonised. And for what… for telling it like it is. Now he will attempt a final tour, to heal Britain’s fools; to support its rioters; to offer the laughter of despair to a culture in freefall – these are indeed ‘The Last Days of Sodom’. Limited ticket availability remaining

Tickets £25 Suitable 16+

Catch A Fire

A Tribute to Bob Marley & The Wailers With Jazz Jamaica All Stars and Urban Soul Orchestra With Special Guest Brinsley Forde To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaican Independence, Jazz Jamaica All Stars and Urban Soul Orchestra has created a new orchestral interpretation of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ groundbreaking and iconic album. Originally released in 1973, Catch A Fire announced the arrival of Jamaica’s first global superstar, and this dynamic and uplifting musical tribute makes the flames burn even brighter. This concert is at the very heart of the Lively Up! Festival, so make sure you Catch A Fire while you can – it’ll move your soul and move your feet too. Tickets £22.50 & £18.50

Wednesday 31 October 8pm

The Vagina Monologues

Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash-hit is back, featuring three amazing actresses from the world of TV and stage. An unmissable show for every generation – bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your gran – this is the ultimate girls night out… trust us! ‘Laugh out loud FUNNY,’ The Independent ‘Heart-stoppingly powerful’ful’ The Scotsman Tickets £20

Early Bird Discount All tickets £15 if purchased before 31 July Group Discount One free ticket per 10 tickets purchased The Vagina Monologues donates a percentage of revenue from ticket sales to V-Day benefiting women’s charities across the world.

Friday 16 November 5pm & 8.30pm

Some Like it Hip Hop 2012 OLIVIER AWARD NOMINATED

Following its critically acclaimed UK premiere in London, Emmy Award-winning British composer George Fenton conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra and special guest soloist Haley Glennie-Smith, in a breathtaking production of Planet Earth in Concert. Touring the UK for the first time, this stunning performance of music and filmic imagery, combines emotional and evocative live orchestral music with spectacular reworked HD imagery from the groundbreaking BBC television series Planet Earth. Tickets £45 – £20 PLEASE NOTE – event on-sale Wednesday 18 April

Alan Davies Life is Pain

After more than a decade since his last stand-up show, and following a hugely successful 2011 tour of Australia, Alan Davies – the muchloved star of Jonathan Creek and QI – makes his long-awaited return to stand-up. ‘A well-rounded and hilarious show... a wonderful return to stand-up from Davies’ Chortle (Australia &NZ) ‘Had the audience in stitches... hilarious’  The Age, Melbourne Suitable 16+ Tickets £25 Students, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged £21

The show made its world première in 2011, ZooNation’s first new production since their ‘Into The Hoods’ became the longest running dance show in the West End. Emulating its success, Some Like it Hip Hop was an instant smash-hit, winning over audiences and critics with its infectious ‘wit, heart and magnificent energy’ (The Independent). Embarking on its first UK tour, the show has been nominated for multiple awards. With a nod to Billy Wilder’s film and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, it tells a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop dance, comedy and physical theatre. ‘Zany and zippy, hilarious and heartwarming. A WINNER’ The Times ‘A belter of a show’ The Guardian Directed by Kate Prince, Some Like it Hip Hop also features ground shaking original music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde.

Tickets £27.50 – £12.50 Concessions available

Friday 23 November 8pm

An Evening of Burlesque

Direct from London’s West End, the newest sizzling spectacular comes to Nottingham with an all-star cast of elegant, beautiful girls.

It’s all tease, no sleaze, as corsets, killer heels, stockings aplenty, sultry vocals, breathtaking choreography, mischief, magic, frivolity and fun collide. Showcasing award-winning talent from across the country, this is an opportunity to see some of the world’s biggest burlesque stars in the flesh. Sparkling with couture costumes and recalling the golden eras of glamour... enjoy the ultimate tease.

‘... enchanting, ethereal, elegant, captivating to watch’ Mail on Sunday

‘Burlesque sensation’ The Guardian Suitable 18+

Tickets £23 – £17

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Planet Earth in Concert

Saturday 22 September 8pm

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Friday 7 & Saturday 8 September 7.30pm

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PLEASE NOTE – On Thursday 28 June the Olympic Torch will be carried into Nottingham City Centre. This will be a fantastic, once in a lifetime experience, but it will also result in disruption to public transport in and out of the city centre with road closures also in place for certain periods. We therefore advise that any patrons attending the Thursday evening performance of ‘Avenue Q’ allow themselves additional travel time. For more information visit http://www.london2012.com/games/ olympic-torch-relay/index.php

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Leave your car at home and take the tram or any Nottingham City Transport bus* to the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall. Buy a Royal Ticket for just £1 return and you’ll fly through the traffic, leaving plenty of time for a relaxing bite to eat or pre-show drink. Each Royal Ticket is valid until midnight too, so there’s no need to rush off straight after the show. Simply add a Royal Ticket to your next booking either in person at our Box Office, by phone on 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk * valid on any NCT bus with the exception of the 100 past Carlton Willows and The One and Skylink past Clifton Pastures

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We aim to make every customer’s visit as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Please advise us of your needs at the time of booking and our box office staff will do everything they can to help.

For a comprehensive guide to our access facilities please visit www.trch.co.uk/access, call our Access Office on 0115 989 5609, or email enquiry@trch.co.uk.

Physical Access

Wheelchair spaces are available in both the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall. Scooters and large size wheelchairs may require more space so please advise us of your needs at the time of booking. There is a lift in the Royal Concert Hall to all levels. We currently have no lift in the Theatre Royal.

Reduced price tickets are available to customers with disabilities, subject to status and availability. If you are unable to attend a performance unless accompanied, we can offer a discount on your companion’s ticket, too. Our box office staff are happy to advise you based on your individual circumstances. For detailed information about disabled parking visit www.trch.co.uk/access

Hearing Assistance

Both the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall have an infra-red Sennheiser transmission system to relay sound to customers with impaired hearing. For more information visit www.trch.co.uk/access We offer Captioned performances to customers with impaired hearing where dialogue and lyrics are displayed in English text at the side of the stage. We also offer a choice of Sign Language Interpreted Performances for BSL users. Details are listed opposite.

Assistance Dogs are welcome in both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. Please let us know if you wish to use our dog sitting service at the time of booking.

Alternative Formats

Our brochure is available in Braille, Large Print, Audio CD, Word or PDF format. To request a copy, visit our website at www.trch.co.uk or call our Access Officer on 0115 989 5609.

Our pre-show Touch tours offer visually impaired customers a unique opportunity to go on to the stage and explore the set, costumes and props before the performance. Please contact our Access Office on 0115 989 5609 or via our website www.trch.co.uk/access for more information.

Audio Described

South Pacific Saturday 9 June 2.30pm

Starlight Express Saturday 25 August 2.30pm

Sign Language Interpreted South Pacific Friday 1 June 7.30pm Interpreter – Sarah Gatford-Ball

Blind & Partially Sighted Customers

Audio Described performances offer a live commentary via headphones for blind or partially sighted customers. Details are listed opposite.

Access Performances

Access Excellence Award

The Access Excellence Award was created to raise industry awareness of the regulations and to reward excellence of service for organisations that are embracing an inclusive approach and are making a big difference. We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Bronze Award for Access Excellence 2012.

For access enquiries Please call: 0115 989 5609

Birds of a Feather Friday 6 July 7.30pm Interpreter – Sarah Hides Chicago Saturday 18 August 2.30pm Interpreter – Sarah Hides Starlight Express Friday 24 August 7.30pm Interpreter – Sean Fitzsimmons

Captioned

Access Guide

Access Information

South Pacific Saturday 9 June 2.30pm

Starlight Express Saturday 1 September 2.30pm

or visit www.trch.co.uk/access

BOX OFFICE: 0115 989 5555

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Support your Theatre and Concert Hall and Save Money!

Join us as a Royal Friend and enjoy a whole host of unique benefits. Becoming a Royal Friend is the best way of saving money whilst enjoying a range of quality productions. Pay no booking fee on all your purchases in the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall. Even if only used a couple of times a year you’ll recoup the cost of the membership.

Royal Friends Memberships

With Bronze Memberships starting at just £25 – but with the option to upgrade to a Silver or Gold Membership – this scheme offers an ideal gift for an arts-loving friend or family member whatever the occasion. Bronze Standard Membership

Bronze Family Membership

Bronze Student Membership

£35

£55

£25

Royal Friends Bronze benefits include

(Discounts apply for up to 2 people / or 4 people for Family Memberships per production)

• Substantial savings on tickets – Look out for Royal Friends discounted performances within the brochure • No booking fee on all tickets purchased • Priority Brochure Mailing • Regular E-Updates – Find out about venue news and what’s booking in • Free Tour Passes – Explore the usually hidden areas of our two venues • Meet the Cast – An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars 32

BOX OFFICE: 0115 989 5555

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Silver Membership £65 per year

Gold Membership £125 per year

Join either the Royal Friends Gold or Silver membership and enjoy the benefits of the Bronze membership, with even more discounts during the week at the Theatre Royal plus many more exclusive benefits. What some of our members say “I believe there is no better way to encourage young theatre goers to go to the theatre other than the membership. It is wonderful value for money that enables me to keep fuelling my passion for the theatre and being able to share it with others” Mr R Levy – Royal Friends Gold Member (age 15) “I enjoy the benefits of the Gold membership as I like to come to the pantomime press launch as well as the opening night of the pantomime. The free programme and ice cream vouchers are an added bonus” Ms C Richardson – Royal Friends Gold Member

Contact Information For information about the unique benefits of these packages, please visit our website. For Gift Memberships contact Claire Brown on 0115 989 5628 or e-mail claire.brown@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

To join or renew your current Royal Friends membership, please contact the box office on 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk/royalfriends

The Restaurant The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal offers an elegant and intimate dining experience for both Royal Concert Hall and Theatre Royal Performances. Perfectly placed on the Theatre’s Dress Circle level, we are privileged to be the only Restaurant which can offer you the choice to return to your table at the interval to enjoy your dessert and coffee or simply to finish your wine. Our award-winning catering partners, Kudos, devise a regularly changing seasonal menu for The Restaurant, complemented by a carefully selected wine list. Each freshly made dish is created using only the best of ingredients and, wherever possible, locally sourced produce.

Celebration Packages Make any occasion extra special by booking an exclusive Celebration Package for a performance in either the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall. It is all hassle free, with everything organised for you. Packages can include: two tickets, interval drinks, three course meal with wine or Champagne, a bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates, programme for the show and a host for either part or all of the evening.

Two hours before performance – usually 12 noon for matinees and 5.30pm for evening performances.

For more information please visit www.trch.co.uk or contact Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501 or e-mail helen.wybrew@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

The Green Room café bar

Conferencing and Banqueting

Opening times

Situated on the Theatre Royal’s ground floor level, The Green Room café bar is the perfect place to meet for great value bar meals and light bites and to enjoy a pre-show or interval drink.

Opening times

Matinee: 12 noon – 11pm (business dependant) Evening: 5pm – 11pm

We also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke celebrations to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates. For information on Conferencing and Banqueting please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or e-mail kate.collins@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

For further information, or to book a table, call 0115 989 5569 or e-mail nottinghamroyal@kudosknowhow.co.uk

BOX OFFICE: 0115 989 5555

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The Restaurant, Celebration Packages and Conferencing

Food glorious food

Business Opportunities

Let your business take centre stage by forming a Royal Partnership with the East Midlands finest entertainment venue. With 500 show nights per year we have something to suit every taste to give your guests an unforgettable night out in a relaxed environment. We can also help you reach new customers with direct access to our audience of up to 22,000 patrons each week.

Hospitality

Sponsorship

We can create a package for any show, whether you are looking to entertain an intimate gathering of key clients or to reward a large party of your valued staff and their families.

Corporate support plays a vital role in enabling us to maintain our position as the finest venue in the East Midlands. Sponsorship opportunities include:

Take your pick from champagne and canapé receptions, a three course meal in our restaurant with homemade dishes from our seasonal menu, tailor-made buffets or simply interval ice creams.

Marketing Generate brand and product awareness by speaking directly to our audiences. Opportunities include programme advertisements, direct mail, e-marketing, leafleting, product placement/ promotion and outdoor screen advertising.

BOX OFFICE: 0115 989 5555

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• The whole season • A specific production • A specific performance within a run • An education programme • The Nottingham Classics season • Part of the building • Association through in-kind support

Royal Partnerships is our established and successful business scheme. We will create a bespoke partnership just for you, to meet your precise requirements and budget, with packages starting at £1,000. There will be one point of contact, an exclusive booking line, added bonuses such as ticket discounts for your staff, show programmes, access to our hospitality rooms and a dedicated host to ensure your event runs perfectly.

“ It’s a fantastic package which has generated more comments and sales for us than any other sponsorship” Hillside Medical Supplies “ Our theatre packages are immensely popular and the staff are extremely professional and helpful – nothing is too much trouble for them. We have no hesitation in recommending a Royal Partnership” Hart's Hotel and Restaurant " We are excited to become Royal Partners and look forward to a healthy working relationship in 2012" Affari Magazine

“ Membership allows us to contribute to the arts in Nottinghamshire as well as providing great marketing opportunities, allowing us to entertain our key clients and have an enjoyable social event” North Midland Construction

We are proud to work with all our Royal Partners – Diamond Royal Partners:

“ The partnership is very important to us as we share the same belief – to make Nottingham THE destination within the East Midlands where people choose to spend their leisure time – long may this association continue!” Victoria Centre, Nottingham “ Our partnership means that we have been able to offer rewards to major clients and showcase Nottingham to key clients. Our relationship is great, the service is fantastic and they are always on hand to help. It has certainly been worthwhile for us" Crowne Plaza Hotel “ We have been a partner for many years and see this key strategic relationship as invaluable in the development of our business” Capital FM “ We are proud to be partners – it gives us a chance to prove that we provide a similar level of excellence” French Living Restaurant

Business Opportunities

“ This key and valuable strategic partnership offers excellent opportunities for corporate entertaining, fantastic brand awareness and unique ways of promoting our business to their audiences.” Nelsons Solicitors

Sapphire Royal Partners:

Emerald Royal Partners: F rench Living Restaurant, DG Cars For further information please contact Helen Battersby on 0115 989 5505 or email helen.battersby@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

BOX OFFICE: 0115 989 5555

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Nottingham City Centre

For a full city centre map featuring all five zones visit our website at www.trch.co.uk and go to ‘How to find us’.

Bus

Nottingham is well served by many fast and frequent buses which stop close to the Theatre and Concert Hall. For bus times call Nottingham City Transport on 0115 950 6070, Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelineastmidlands.co.uk

Tram

The tram stops directly outside the theatre and runs every 10 minutes until midnight. For information call 0115 942 7777 or e-mail info@thetram.net

Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Theatre Square Nottingham NG1 5ND Managing Director Robert Sanderson

0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk

Rail

Nottingham Station is a 15 minute walk from the venue or a short taxi/tram ride. Call 0845 748 4950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times and fares.

Car

Follow signs for the city centre and the ‘Royal Zone’. There are several car parks within a 5 minute walk including Talbot Street, Trinity Square and The Crowne Plaza Hotel Car Park. See map for further details.

Taxi

Our preferred taxi partner is DG Cars. To book a taxi call 0115 9500 500, visit them on-line at www.dgcars.co.uk or call them for free from one of the phones in the Theatre Royal bar or Concert Hall foyer.

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How To Find Us

Leave your car at home and use the bus or tram to get to the theatre. Buy a Royal Ticket redeemable at all tram stops and on all Nottingham City bus routes. See page 30 inside for further information.