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MARCH - MAY 2010
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Monday 1 – Saturday 6 March
Robert Bathurst in Noël Coward‘s Classic Comedy
PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23 £21 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £15 £12 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
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FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £23 Balcony £17
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 tickets booked Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
Belinda Lang
Serena Evans
Emma Davies
Virginia Stride
Set in the glamorous world of theatre Present Laughter is a gloriously witty portrait of the life that whirled round Noël Coward in his heyday, sparkling from start to finish with cut-glass humour and spectacular repartee. Starring Robert Bathurst (Emma, Cold Feet, Hornblower) as the successful, self-obsessed actor, Garry Essendine with Belinda Lang (who also directs), Serena Evans, Emma Davies and Virginia Stride. With razor-sharp wit, dazzlingly funny dialogue, captivating characters and fabulous sets & costumes, this deliciously wicked confection will delight all lovers of great comedy.
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THEATRE ROYAL 3
Monday 15 – Saturday 20 March Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents
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WEST END HIT including the ORIGINAL cast Enjoy is set in Leeds where an ageing couple are living in the city’s last back-to-back. With the demolition of the area in progress, Wilf and Connie are soon to be re-housed in a brand new maisonette with a waste disposal unit and non-slip vinyl flooring. When a sociologist comes to observe them in their daily life, normality takes a decidedly atypical turn… A dream cast includes Alison Steadman (Abigail’s Party, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice - for which she won an Olivier Award), and David Troughton, a veteran of many landmark RSC and National Theatre productions.
‘A rich and wondrous play...a joyous production!’ * * * * * ‘Wildly funny...hugely entertaining’ * * * * Independent
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SPRING/SUMMER 2010
La Bohème
Così fan tutte
Ruddigore
Giacomo Puccini
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Gilbert & Sullivan
Tuesday 9 March 7.30pm
Thursday 11 March 7pm T
Wednesday 10 March 7.30pm T
Friday 12 March 7.30pm
Saturday 13 March 7.30pm T
NEW PRODUCTION Set in 1950s Paris and directed by Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!), this is a vivid portrayal of the excitement of falling in love and the desolation of loss. Get the tissues ready, you’ll need them. Conductor: Richard Farnes (Tue) Geoffrey Paterson (Fri) Original Director: Phyllida Lloyd Revival Director: Peter Relton Sung in Italian with English titles Lasts approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
This seriously beautiful production of the perfect operatic comedy, set in the 18th century, has inspired extravagant praise: ‘There are lots of good Cosìs, but this is in a class apart’ The Spectator Conductor: Justin Doyle Director: Tim Albery Sung in English Lasts approximately 3 hours
A reluctant villain, a modest maiden, exasperated ghosts and scary professional bridesmaids: G&S are at their most inventive with Ruddigore (The Witch’s Curse) and this fresh new production fully embraces the spirit of their witty burlesque. Conductor: John Wilson Director: Jo Davies Sung in English Lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
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THEATRE ROYAL 5
Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 March SEASON TICKET PACKAGES – save up to 12.5% Book three operas or more and save up to 12.5% on your tickets. For more details call the Box Office on 0115 989 5555. T Talk Opera Pre-Show Talks A thirty minute introduction to the show. FREE but must be booked in advance. Len Maynard suite. Ruddigore/Maria Stuarda talks from 6.30pm, Cosí fan tutte/Rusalka talks from 6pm.
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La Bohème
PRICES Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
£45 £54 £40 £23
£37 £48 £32 £14.50
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Giacomo Puccini
Under 18s 50% off (Tue – Fri)
Tuesday 29 June 7.30pm Thursday 1 July 7.30pm
Registered Unwaged 50% discount (Tue – Fri)
Maria Stuarda
School Bookings (10+) 50% discount in the Balcony with one free teacher place per 20 pupils booked (Tue – Fri)
Gaetano Donizetti Wednesday 30 June 7.30pm Saturday 3 July 7.30pm The furious rivalry between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots: fireworks are forecast.
NEW PRODUCTION
£27 £40
Group bookings (8+) 20% off Retired Over 60 10% discount (Tue – Fri) Disabled People 50% discount with one free place for essential companion (Stalls only) Students £10 Stalls (full time students only)
Sung in Italian with English titles.
Under 26s (from 6pm on the day) Stalls seats £5
Rusalka
Concession Holders (from 6pm on the day) 24 seats available at £10 each (max 2 per person)
Antonín Dvořák
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Friday 2 July 7pm The opera inspired by The Little Mermaid, famed for the ‘Song to the Moon’. ‘Unmissable’ Independent on Sunday Sung in English with English titles. Visit www.operanorth.co.uk for music, photos, interviews, videos and behind the scenes.
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Photo: Così fan tutte (Clive Barda)
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Monday 22 – Saturday 27 March Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents
ROSAMUND PIKE in
HEDDA GABLER By Henrik Ibsen Directed by Adrian Noble Designed by Anthony Ward
‘Ibsen’s magnificent play …grips like a thriller’ Tim McInnerny
Daily Telegraph
Robert Glenister
Thrilling , enigmatic, destructive, Hedda Gabler is one of theatre’s most irresistible heroines. Returning from her honeymoon and already bored with her marriage, Hedda finds herself caught between the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Loevborg and the clutches of the predatory Judge Brack. As a shocking path of destruction unfolds, there can be only one outcome… International star of stage and screen Rosamund Pike is perhaps best known for her film portrayals of Bond villainess Miranda Frost in Die Another Day, and Jane Bennet in Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley. Rosamund is joined on stage by Tim McInnerny (Blackadder, Rogue Trader) as Judge Brack, and Robert Glenister (Hustle, Spooks) as Jørgen Tesman.
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THEATRE ROYAL 7
Monday 29 March – Saturday 10 April
THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £29.50 £27 Dress Circle £29.50 £27 Upper Circle £27 £24.50 Balcony £17 £13 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £10 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Mon 29 & Tue 30 March 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
Previous cast photos
Captioned performance see page 39 for details
‘DEVASTATING. A MASTERPIECE. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT, GO. IF YOU HAVE, GO AGAIN’ NEWS OF THE WORLD
Starring Lyn Paul as Mrs Johnstone. Willy Russell’s, Blood Brothers tells the moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and Tell Me It’s Not True. Few musicals have received such acclaim as the award-winning Blood Brothers which recently celebrated its 21st year in London; no wonder it is ‘The musical for all time’.
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Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 April PRICES TUE - THU 7.30pm, FRI 6.30pm & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £32 £28 £26 Dress Circle £32 £28 Upper Circle £28 £26 Balcony £15 £11 THU 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre/NBT Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Fri 6.30pm 16 - 24 year olds All tickets £6 for Wed 7.30pm (can be purchased from Monday 29 March onwards) Family Ticket £60 for 4 Stalls tickets (max 2 adults). Applies Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Fri 6.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Fri 6.30pm & Sat 2.30pm School Parties (10+) All tickets £6.50 for Thu 2pm with one free teacher per 20 tickets booked (applies to the Stalls & Upper Circle) Concession Standby Any ticket £10 if purchased within 30 minutes of the start of the show. Only available to Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged & Students
“All children, except one, grow up….” Fly to Neverland with Peter Pan and Northern Ballet Theatre in this magical ballet for the whole family. JM Barrie’s classic story has delighted children and adults for over a hundred years and Northern Ballet Theatre’s popular production brings all the charm of this famous story to life. With music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love), magical puppets, fairies and deathdefying feats of flying, this is a treat for young and old.
‘It has something for everyone: flying, fights, suspense, nostalgia and even a whiff of romance’ The Independent on Sunday
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Dress Circle or Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
See page 34 for details of Education and Community work relating to this show Audio Described performance see page 39 for details
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Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 April Kenny Wax Ltd & Nick Brooke Ltd presents A Tall Stories production of
PRICES THU 1.30pm, FRI & SAT 10.30am, 1.30pm, SUN 11am & 1.30pm All tickets £10
SAVE MONEY Family Ticket £34 for 4 tickets (max 2 adults) in the Stalls and Upper Circle Group (10+) All tickets £8.50 with one free ticket per 10 tickets booked Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
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Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl, a maraca-shaking, party-mad Snake… and, of course, The Gruffalo! Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 to 300! Running time 55 minutes (no interval) See online trailer at www.gruffalolive.com
‘Monstrous fun!’ Daily Mail ‘Irresistibly charming’ **** The Times
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Monday 26 April – Saturday 1 May THE AWARD WINNING FILM LIVE ON STAGE JAMIE WILSON
RUPERT HILL
PRESENTS
SARAH JAYNE DUNN “I’ll have what she’s having...”
PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23 £21 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £15 £12 FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £23 Balcony £17
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SAVE MONEY Two for the price of one for Mon 7.30pm Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for Tue 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm
BY
NORA EPHRON
Girls Night Out Buy six tickets and get the seventh free for Tue & Wed 7.30pm and Sat 2.30pm
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY
Group (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 tickets booked
MARCY KAHAN
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
SOUND TRACK BY
BEN & JAMIE CULLUM
‘When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible’ The first time they met they hated each other. The second time they met, he didn’t remember her and she hated him. The third time they met, they became friends and they were friends for a long time. Then they weren’t. Then they fell in love - and it only took twelve years and three months. When Harry Met Sally is adapted from one of the greatest romantic comedy films of all time, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. Playing these iconic parts are Sarah Jayne Dunn, (Hollyoaks), and Rupert Hill (Coronation Street). Featuring a soundtrack from jazz sensation Jamie Cullum, When Harry Met Sally is the ultimate in feel-good theatre!
No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
‘YES! YES! YES!.. An old favourite touched with the magic of live performances’ Sunday Times
‘Irresistibly funny’ Independent on Sunday
‘Funny and touching’ Daily Telegraph
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Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 May ‘THE MOST BRILLIANTLY EFFECTIVE SPINE CHILLER YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER’ Daily Telegraph
PRICES TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23 £21 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £15 £12
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WED & THU 2pm Stalls £19 Dress Circle £19 Upper Circle £17 Balcony £13
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FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £23 Balcony £17
£23 £23 £21 £13
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for Tue 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% School Parties (20+) All tickets £10 with one free teacher per 20 tickets booked. Applies to Wed & Thu 2pm in the Stalls & Upper Circle Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
‘A truly nerveshredding experience’ Daily Mail
A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in Black’, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. The borders between make believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep... Now in its 21st year in the West End, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged. Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the novel by Susan Hill Directed by Robin Herford Designed by Michael Holt Lighting by Kevin Sleep
‘Don’t go unless you like being scared out of your wits’ Sunday Mirror
‘The audience were jumping out of their seats’ The Observer
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Monday 10 – Wednesday 12 May PRICES MON - WED 7.30pm Stalls £22 Dress Circle £22 Upper Circle £20 Balcony £14
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£16 £16 £14 £10
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SAVE MONEY LINKED TICKET Buy a ticket for both ‘Stop Messing About’ and ‘Jus’ Like That’ and receive a 20% discount on both tickets. Applies to all performances (excl. Balcony) Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Wed 7.30pm Over 60s Save £2.50 in the Stalls & £1.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Wed 7.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
THE
KENNETH WILLIAMS EXTRAVAGANZA
No concessions in the Balcony All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
WRITTEN BY
JOHNNIE MORTIMER & BRIAN COOKE DIRECTED BY MICHAEL KINGSBURY
From the team that brought you Round The Horne...Revisited comes a guaranteed laugh-a-minute evening, as Kenneth Williams’ waspish wit takes centre stage. Set during a live recording and packed with outrageously funny sketches, parodies and songs - originally performed by Kenneth Williams with his ‘Carry On’ co-stars Joan Sims, and Hugh Paddick - Stop Messing About transports you back to a time when comedy meant being funny with scarcely a swear word in sight. This show comes from the pens of comedy writers Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke who were responsible for some of Britain’s best-loved sitcoms including Man About The House, Robin’s Nest, Father Dear Father and George and Mildred.
‘Robin Sebastian is never less than brilliant as Williams’ Evening Standard
‘Dazzling inventive humour’ Sunday Telegraph
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Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 May PRICES THU - SAT 7.30pm Stalls £22 Dress Circle £22 Upper Circle £20 Balcony £14
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SAT 2.30pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
£16 £16 £14 £10
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SAVE MONEY LINKED TICKET Buy a ticket for both ‘Jus’ Like That’ and ‘Stop Messing About’ and receive a 20% discount on both tickets. Applies to all performances (excl. Balcony) Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for Thu 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Thu & Fri 7.30pm Over 60s Save £2.50 in the Stalls & £1.50 in the Upper Circle for Thu & Fri 7.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
‘Miraculously funny’ Daily Telegraph
“I got a new car for the wife yesterday… not a bad swap!” Starring Clive Mantle (Casualty, Holby City) as the legendary comedian…all 6’4” of him!
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Jus’ Like That! brings Tommy Cooper back to life with all the familiar trademarks - the fez, the laugh and the magic - in this hilarious tribute to one of the greatest comedians this country has ever seen. This show is the closest you will get to seeing the late, great, comedian live in an outstanding evening of stand-up comedy.
‘An unashamed Tommy Cooper celebration’ The Times
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Monday 17 – Saturday 22 May PRICES MON - SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £22.50 Balcony £15
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for Mon 7.30pm Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 10 tickets booked Girls’ Night Out Buy six tickets and get the seventh free for Tue & Wed 7.30pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
‘It’s Sex and the City with HRT and funny songs’ Glasgow Herald Starring
Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather, Night and Day)
Hilary O'Neil, Anne Smith, Ruth Keeling, Matt Slack
‘The audience shrieked their heads off and whooped in delight’ The Scotsman
The ultimate girls’ night out! Meet Myra, Sylvia, Helen and Jessica in this outrageous musical perfect for a girls' night out. Share in the friendships, the secrets, the laughs, the tears and the ups and downs of four ordinary women - and one man - living extraordinary lives. More fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox, Hot Flush! might even leave you feeling 34½ again! So wipe away the credit crunch blues, get your girlfriends together, and bring your man along as well; you’ll all love it.
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THEATRE ROYAL 15
Monday 24 – Saturday 29 May PRICES
Starring
MON - THU 8pm, FRI & SAT 5.30pm Stalls £29 £27 £25 Dress Circle £29 £27 Upper Circle £27 £25 Balcony £16 £12
R CHRISTOPHEE V O N CAZE as The Narrator
FRI & SAT 8.30pm Stalls £32.50 Dress Circle £32.50 Upper Circle £30 Balcony £18
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £6.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon 8pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Thu 8pm & Fri 5.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% Mon – Wed 8pm & Fri 5.30pm Groups (6+) Save 5% on bookings of 6-9 Mon – Wed 8pm & Fri 5.30pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Dress Circle or Balcony or for Fri 8.30pm, and Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!
Sign Language Interpreted performance - see page 39 for details
‘As delightfully naughty as ever’ Daily Telegraph
‘The sexiest and funniest show in town’
Be warned, this show has rude parts!
Evening Standard
The Rocky Horror Workshop - Meal & Show Package Saturday 29 May 5pm onwards / Cost £48. Contact Box Office to book. Package includes Dance workshop - Two course meal at the Slug and Lettuce - Top price Stalls tickets for the 8.30pm performance - Free show programme - Access to a Theatre Royal Dressing room to get dressed up before show. Suitable for people aged 18+.
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Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 June THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON IS BACK!
PRICES TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £25 £23 Dress Circle £25 £23 Upper Circle £23 £21 Balcony £16 £13
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £5 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and £2.50 in the Dress Circle for Tue 7.30pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
West End cast photograph by John Swannell
Audio Described and Captioned performances - see page 39 for details
'A show I could see over and over again and I hope I will' Sir Cliff Richard
Following a sell out week in 2009, Calendar Girls has become the fastest selling tour ever, and has triumphed in the West End. Now it’s back in Nottingham for one week only. A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Last year Calandar Girls sold out in Nottingham before it even opened. Don’t miss out this time and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday said is ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!’
Star cast to be announced. Please see www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk or contact the Box Office for information on the new cast for this production.
'Lots of laughs and a few tears. This show should be on everyone's calendar' June Whitfield CBE
'Funny, funny, funny and a lorra laughs' Cilla Black
'I laughed and I cried and then I rejoiced' Baroness Betty Boothroyd
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Monday 7 – Saturday 12 June PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £35 £33 Dress Circle £35 £33 Upper Circle £33 £31 Balcony £20 £15 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
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FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £37.50 Dress Circle £37.50 Upper Circle £35 Balcony £22
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for Fri & Sat 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee
‘Glorious, irresistible silliness - and puts a goofy grin on your face for the best part of two hours’ The Sunday Times Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot (by Eric Idle and John DuPrez) has had audiences all around the world roaring with laughter since it won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. Featuring the Nation's Favourite Comedy Song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Monty Python's Spamalot 'raises silliness to an art form' (The Sunday Times) as it tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people!
‘I felt I might actually die of laughter’ The Independent
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We’ll Meet Again Thursday 8 April 2pm / Tickets £12 Over 60s £10 Groups 1 free ticket per 10 tickets booked A talented cast of singers, comedians and musicians recall the heyday of wartime entertainment with tributes to Bing Crosby, Donald Peers, George Formby, Max Miller, Anne Shelton, Gracie Fields, Vera Lynn, Max Miller, Al Jolson and Tessie O’Shea. Starring Andy Eastwood, Steve Barclay, Shelley James, Tony Leyton, Lucia Mattese, and Mervyn Francis and the Martyn St James Sound.
Stewart Lee If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One Wednesday 21 April 7.30pm / Tickets £17.50 Writer, director and comedian, Stewart Lee returns to the live circuit with a new live show. Expect some punchy stuff near the top; inexplicable hostility towards relatively innocuous figures; silences and repetition; sudden and/or gradual shifts in tone, velocity and volume; the possibility of failure and a quasi-serious bit at the end. This tour follows his acclaimed BBC TV series Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle.
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Feed your soul with a FREE lunchtime concert. Thursday 29 April:
Classical violin and piano by Royal Northern College of Music students Thursday 27 May: Neil Allen (tenor) and Tim Lole (piano). Recital of English Song All performances take place in the Theatre Royal Dress Circle Bar at 1pm. No ticket required. Drinks and refreshments available to purchase. For more information visit www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
Saturday 4 December 2010 – Sunday 16 January 2011 Tickets £22 - £10. Concessions available The rip-roaring adventure story of Aladdin will be brought magically to life in a spectacular and unmissable production. Packed with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets and a cave full of special surprises - Aladdin will have the Theatre Royal's hallmark of quality and outstanding entertainment.
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BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Wednesday 3 March 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor John Storgårds Piano Ronald Brautigam
Mozart’s spellbinding overture to The Magic Flute sets the scene for Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto whose grand scale earned it the nickname, ‘The Emperor’. It’s the perfect showcase for the renowned Dutch pianist, Ronald Brautigam. The Danish composer, Carl Nielsen wrote that ‘Music is Life and, like it, Inextinguishable’ and his Fourth Symphony projects this energy throughout, from its explosive opening to the duelling timpani at the end.
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Rotary Charity Concert Saturday 6 March 7.30pm / Tickets £16 - £6 Concessions available Conductor Mark Heron Piano Alexandra Dariescu Music from four operas in four very different styles moving from the powerful passions of Verdi’s Force of Destiny, to the seductive waltzes of Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier via Die Fledermaus and Parsifal. The centrepiece is Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, as extreme in its emotions as any opera. Supported by Rotary District 1220 in aid of Rotary Charities.
The Charley Boorman Show Friday 12 March 7.30pm / Tickets £18.50 The actor, adventurer and author takes a break from travelling with a brand new live show. Star of The Long Way Round, The Long Way Down and By Any Means hosts an evening of stories, anecdotes and tales from his worldwide escapades. Over 16s only
Pasión de Buena Vista Saturday 13 March 7.30pm / Tickets £25.50, £22.50 & £19.50 Filled with hot rhythms, delicate dances, and beautiful melodies, Pasión de Buena Vista features three top Cuban singers, dancers from the Tropicana Club in Havana and an eight-piece band, as well as beautiful costumes, stage-backdrop and projections. This show is sure to infect you with the heat and passion of Cuba.
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Newton Faulkner Sunday 14 March 7.30pm / Tickets £17.50 Brit-nominated acoustic guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner performs songs from his second album, Rebuilt by Humans, as well as from his Top 40 million-selling album, Hand that Built Robots.
sinfonia ViVA Tuesday 16 March 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor André de Ridder Piano Freddy Kempf Leading British pianist, Freddy Kempf, returns with Schumann’s evergreen Piano Concerto. Framing it is a trio of contrasting pieces. Fringeflower, by Anna Meredith, evokes the colours of a Chinese flower whilst Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin is a poignant suite for solo oboe and orchestra. Finally, Beethoven’s Second Symphony recalls the music of Mozart and Haydn whilst pushing against their Classical boundaries.
The Hollies Friday 19 March 7.30pm / Tickets £23.50 & £21.50 Tony Hicks, Peter Howarth, Ian Parker, Steve Laurie, Ray Stiles, Bobby Elliott The Hollies return touring with their new album, Then, Now, Always, as well as performing classic anthems from their long established career.
The Soldiers The Coming Home Tour Tuesday 23 March 7.30pm / Tickets £29.50 & £26.50 Following the success of their debut album Coming Home, and the release their Christmas single, The Soldiers come to Nottingham as part of a national tour. A donation from ticket sales goes to the Army Benevolent Fund.
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Dennis Locorriere Special guest Andy Fairweather-Low and The Low Riders Friday 26 March 7.30pm / Tickets £22, £20 & £18 The voice behind Dr Hook is back to perform all the classic hits.
Jane McDonald Saturday 27 March 7.30pm / Tickets £27.50 & £24.50 Together with a talented line-up of musicians and singers, Jane McDonald presents an evening of music and laughter.
The Billy Fury Story – Halfway to Paradise Sunday 28 March 7.30pm / Tickets £20 Concessions £18.50 To mark the 50th anniversary of Billy Fury’s first single release, Maybe Tomorrow, Colin Gold and the original Fury’s Tornados pay tribute performing all 29 of the hit singles including Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, and Halfway to Paradise.
The Chuckle Brothers Tuesday 30 March 2pm / Tickets £12.50 With the 21st series of ChuckleVision now completed, Paul and Barry have decided to get interactive. In this ‘one off’ tour they show film clips of some of their favourite routines, as well as performing their most requested sketches. They will talk about how it all started for them, and of a career which turned them into one of Britain’s best loved family double acts. So have your questions ready and who knows, you may even be asked on stage to join them!
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Dara O’Briain Friday 9 April 8pm / Tickets £19 EXTRA DATE Thursday 8 April 8pm Following his sell-out 2008 visit, don’t miss the opportunity to catch the fast-talking funny man live on stage. ‘His set is a masterclass in intelligent stand-up’ The Guardian
BJÖRN AGAIN 2010 - Here we go Again! Wednesday 14 April 7.30pm / Tickets £17.50 Featuring ABBA’s hits and songs from Mamma Mia - together with the voice of host Tony Blackburn’ playing all the UK hits of 1988 - this is a great party night out for all ages. ‘Thanks for the great show’ Kylie Minogue (New Year’s Eve Wembley Arena 2006)
Northern Sinfonia Thursday 15 April 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor Erik Nielsen Guitar Xuefei Yang Violin Bradley Creswick Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony is the zesty opener to this concert featuring Rodrigo’s magical Concierto D’Aranjuez, performed by the magnetic virtuoso, Xuefei Yang. Northern Sinfonia’s, Bradley Creswick then takes the solo spot for Dvorak’s Romance for Violin and Orchestra before Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings recalls the elegant serenades of Mozart, but rendered here on a grander, more Romantic scale.
Back For Good Saturday 17 April 7.30pm / Tickets £20 Under 16s £12 Family Ticket £56 for 4 (max. 2 adults) Recreating the magic of Take That and including dance routines and numerous costume changes, adoring fans will be in little doubt they are watching The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time. Experience a feast of infectious feel-good favorites including Relight My Fire, It Only Takes A Minute Girl, Could It Be Magic, Babe, Love Ain’t Here Anymore, A Million Love Songs, Pray and Back For Good.
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Nottinghamshire Cadet Forces present a
St George’s Day Concert in celebration of Cadet 150 Saturday 24 April 7.30pm / Tickets £15 & £10 Concessions £7.50 in Tier 2 only In commemoration of the 150th anniversary, the Army, Air, Sea and combined Cadet Force join together for a St George’s Day Celebration. The Cadet Forces’ band from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire present a night of traditional military-style music with a modern twist including performances by the world renown Cantamus Girls Choir and the Trent District Sea Cadet Semaphore Team. In support of the Royal British Legion.
An Evening with Rufus Wainwright Sunday 25 April 7.45pm / Tickets £45, £35, £27.50 & £20 No Support Affectionately referred to by Elton John as ‘the greatest songwriter on the planet’ and praised by The New York Times for his ‘genuine originality’ Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Gala Concert Friday 7 May 7.30pm / Tickets £35 - £10 Conductor and Violin Pinchas Zukerman Legendary violinist, Pinchas Zukerman, also wields the baton in this eagerly-anticipated gala concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The centrepiece is Beethoven’s majestic Violin concerto, which is followed by Dvořák’s joyful 8th Symphony. Rossini’s overture to the Barber of Seville ensures a sparkling opening to this special occasion.
Splash! Dive! Swim! Saturday 8 May 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm / Tickets £6.50 Come along for an underwater adventure, as we dive deep into the sea to discover a host of aquatic themed music. Join your host Beanie Bear and gently introduce your children to the instruments of the orchestra through songs, stories and audience participation. Led by musical maestro Alasdair Malloy and performed by professional musicians from sinfonia ViVA.
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Smooth Radio’s The Carpenters Story Sunday 9 May 7.30pm / Tickets £24 & £22 To celebrate 40 years of The Carpenters, Smooth Radio invites you to join them for The Carpenters Story. With a nine piece band, and narrated by Smooth Radio's very own presenters, the concert pays tribute to one of the most celebrated acts of the 70s. Featuring classic hits We’ve Only Just Begun, Ticket to Ride, Superstar, Rainy Days and Mondays, (They Long To Be) Close To You, Sing, Yesterday Once More and many more.
Boyz II Men Tuesday 18 May 7.30pm / Tickets £32.50 Following a sell out 2008 visit, four-time Grammy-winning, 60-millionalbum-selling Boyz II Men return. Celebrating 20 years together, the group will perform songs from their new album, Love.
Jamie Cullum Friday 21 May Doors 7pm / Tickets £40, £32.50 & £27.50 As of Jan 1 2010 / Tickets £40.87, £33.21 & £28.10 LIMITED AVAILABILITY Following previous sold out visits, Jamie Cullum returns as part of his first full UK tour since 2006, and following the recent release of his fifth album, The Pursuit.
Beyond The Barricade Brand New 2010 Show Sunday 23 May 7.30pm / Tickets £19.50, £17 & £12 Principal performers from Les Misérables and the West End, perform musical hit songs, including extracts from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, We Will Rock You, and Blood Brothers to name a few. The show will climax with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables.
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Tuesday 11 – Sunday 16 May THE FAREWELL TOUR CONTINUES
PRICES TUE - THU 8pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £37.50 £35 Tier 1 £37.50 £35 Tier 2 £30 £25.50
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £5 in the Stalls & Tier1 for Tue 8pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3 on top two price tickets Tue – Thu 8pm & Sun 2.30pm Over 60s Special Top price tickets £25 for Tue 8pm & Sun 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save £5 on top two price tickets Tue – Thu 8pm & Sun 2.30pm School Parties All Tier 2 tickets £10 for Tue & Wed 8pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions for Fri - Sun 8pm performances Tickets are subject to a telephone/internet booking fee
‘Quite simply incredible’ Washington Times
‘A phenomenon’ New York Times
“THE ORIGINAL ...THE BEST” IRISH TIMES
Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. An innovative and exciting fusion of Irish and International dance, Riverdance propels traditional dance and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. Composed by Bill Whelan Produced by Moya Doherty Directed by John McColgan
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Music for Youth Primary Prom Tuesday 25 May 11am & 1.30pm / FREE These inspirational free concerts for primary schools provide first hand experience of live music making in a fun and engaging environment. The performers on stage, all under the age of 21, will showcase different musical styles, from classical, to rock and pop, and world music, and there’s even a chance for the audience to become performers too with the audience song. Each school group will receive a resource pack before the concert to help the audience get the most of their experience. For more information contact Music for Youth on 020 7759 1830.
Solid Silver 60s Saturday 29 May 7.30pm / Tickets £22, £20 & £18 Featuring Dave Berry, Mike Pender, Brian Poole, and Peter Sarstedt backed by Vanity Fare with Swinging Blue Jeans and The Troggs. Expect all your favourite 60s hits including The Crying Game, Little Things, Sweets for My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Twist and Shout, Do You Love Me, Wild Thing, Love is All Around, Hippy Hippy Shake, Good Golly Miss Molly and many more.
Bat - The Symphony Friday 4 June 7.30pm / £27.50, £22.50 & £18.50 Combining a 30-piece orchestra with the power of a rock band, Steve Steinman performs hits from Meat Loaf’s record-breaking albums including the songs Paradise by the Dashboard Light, You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), and Bat Out Of Hell.
Derren Brown ‘Enigma’ Monday 28 June 7.30pm / Tickets £27.50, £26 & £23.50 Derren Brown will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch in a show packed with magic, mind control and psychological illusion. NOTE This is the same show as was here in April 2009 and is not suitable for Under 12s.
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COMING SOON TO THE THEATRE ROYAL The 39 Steps
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Monday 14 – Saturday 19 June / Tickets £25 - £11 BEST COMEDY Laurence Olivier Award 2007 / 2 Tony Awards 2008 Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash-hit Olivier Award-Winning Best New Comedy. This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action. See trailer at www.love39steps.com
The History Boys By Alan Bennett Monday 21 - Saturday 26 June / Tickets £27.50 - £11 The History Boys opened in May 2004 at the National Theatre to rave reviews and a sell-out run and went on became one of their biggest ever hits, winning no less than 30 major awards including both Olivier and Tony Awards for ‘Best New Play’. This will be the first major revival of the play since the original National Theatre production.
It’s MURDER this year in
The Classic Thriller Season 2010 Tickets £18.50 - £8.50 See All Four Plays for £46 (evenings), £36 (matinees). Concessions available
Monday 2 - Saturday 7 August
Murder With Love
Supported by
By Francis Durbridge
Deceit, suspicion, blackmail and murder are woven into a web of crime culminating in a tantalizing final twist.
Monday 9 – Saturday 14 August
Murdered To Death
By Peter Gordon by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Plays Ltd This hilarious spoof of the Agatha Christie genre guarantees to delight all lovers of murder mystery.
Monday 16 – Saturday 21 August
Anybody For Murder?
By Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd Max’s plan to kill his wife, and claim her insurance money should be foolproof, but murder is never that simple.
Monday 23 - Saturday 28 August
All About Murder
Originally entitled ‘A Sting In The Tail’
By Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd Plagued by debts, two crime-writing playwrights join forces to produce a best seller – but is this their real motive…?
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The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal The Restaurant is located on the Dress Circle level of the Theatre Royal and is open for most matinee and evening performances for Theatre and Concert Hall shows. The crisp white linen provides a sophisticated backdrop to our chef's regularly changing menu of fresh, homemade dishes, sourced whenever possible from local suppliers.
The Green Room CafĂŠ Bar provides a restful and relaxing place to stop for a coffee, or something stronger, and is located on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal. For further information call 0115 989 5569 or email royalcentre-exec@lindleycatering.co.uk
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. For more information please visit the Weddings and Celebrations at www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk or contact Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501 helen.wybrew@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Weddings Steal the limelight on your wedding day, as you take your vows on either the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall stage. Whether a spectacular family celebration, or a small intimate event for a few friends, we will ensure your wedding day is the unique and unforgettable occasion you always wished for.
Conferencing and Banqueting We also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke intimate family weddings to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates. For information on either Royal Weddings or Conferencing and Banqueting please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or e-mail kate.collins@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Education and Community at the Royal Centre Workshops, talks, events and performances for all… For this brochure we are highlighting our extensive and comprehensive work with Northern Ballet Theatre and their production of Peter Pan this April.
FREE Pre Show Talk
Creating Peter Pan – FREE
Wednesday 14 April 6.30pm - 7pm Stalls auditorium
Thursday 15 April (immediately following matinee performance)
Ballet Explored Thursday 15 April 10.45am - 12.15pm Dress Circle Foyer Cost £3.50
A 30 minute event for all ages in which you can find out more about how Peter Pan was realised and created. Discover more about the costumes, set, props and, of course, the flying.
Find out more about the Company and the production as we look back at Northern Ballet Theatre’s history followed by the dancers’ daily class on stage.
NBT Mini-Movers – Dance Workshops for the Under 5s
NBT Mature Movers Dance Day for the Over 55s
Cost £5 per child (Parent & Carers Free) Len Maynard Suite, Royal Concert Hall
Thursday 15 April 9.15am onwards Cost £28.50 (includes buffet lunch and matinee performance ticket). Day includes a movement workshop (on the Theatre Royal stage), Northern Ballet Theatre talk, watching the dancers’ daily class, buffet lunch and ticket for the matinee performance of Peter Pan.
NBT Mature Movers Dance Workshop for the Over 55s Friday 16 April 2pm - 4pm / Royal Concert Hall Foyer Cost £10 (includes workshop, talk and refreshments) Due to popular demand, we are providing another Mature Movers Workshop for the Over 55s. Please note that unlike the Thursday workshop this session does not include seeing the dancers’ class or a performance ticket.
Friday 16 April 9.30am - 10.30am & 11am - 12noon
A great opportunity for the under 5s to work with Northern Ballet Theatre. The hour long session will include dance and craft based on Peter Pan.
Apart from Creating Peter Pan, please contact the Box Office to book for any of these events. For more information, visit the Education section on the website or contact David Longford, Education Manager, 0115 989 5531, david.longford@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Caroline Pope, Education Officer, 0845 872 0738, caroline.pope@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
The Magic Lantern Backstage Tours as featured in ‘The Guardian’s Secret Britain Guide’ Saturday 1, 8, 15 May & 5 June 11am / Tickets £4.50 Ezekial Bone takes you on a journey from Victorian England to the contemporary world of entertainment today www.bonecorporation.co.uk
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Friends of the Royal Centre
Friends
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Friends Membership
Looking for a way to see more of the fantastic productions and events on offer at the Royal Centre, at a price that suits your pocket? If that sounds just the ticket then join the Friends of the Royal Centre and take advantage of the following benefits:
Want to get the standard Friends benefits plus a whole host of other fabulous entitlements? Perhaps upgrade your current Friends membership to something really exclusive? Then look no further than the newly created Silver or Gold Friends Packages.
• Excellent discounts for a minimum of 2 people 2 for 1 or substantial savings on selected performances. See individual shows for details.
Gold Membership - £125 per year
• Pay no credit/debit card booking fee when booking by phone or in person.
For more information about Gold and Silver Membership entitlements please contact Caroline Pope or visit the Friends section of the website.
• 10% discount at The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal and discounts at other City Centre restaurants and businesses.
Silver Membership - £65 per year
• Priority telephone booking line. Call our dedicated Friends booking line from Monday to Saturday, 9am – 8.30pm. • Priority Season Brochure. A priority mailing of the new season brochure so you can book your favourite seats first. • Regular updates. Find out about new shows on sale at the Royal Centre via regular e-mails and newsletters. • Meet the Cast. An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars! After the evening performance of selected shows approximately once a month.
Subscription to any of the schemes for a year is an ideal gift for somebody whatever the occasion. Please send completed forms and payment to: -
• Free Royal Centre Tours. Four free passes to explore the usually hidden areas of the Royal Centre.
Caroline Pope, Friends Co-ordinator, The Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND
Standard Membership - £30 (or £20 for under 26 / students)
Call direct on 0845 872 0738 or e-mail caroline.pope@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Family Membership - £50 (Four people, maximum two adults)
Online booking forms available from ‘Friends’ section of website.
David Troughton and Alison Steadman in Enjoy
Blood Brothers
The Woman in Black
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Business Opportunities “Our Royal Partnership has generated more comments and sales for us than any other sponsorship” Hillside Medical Supplies
Do you need to raise your company profile? Or maybe you’re just looking for a fresh way to promote your business? Perhaps you want to reward your key customers and colleagues? Or explore opportunities to build lasting relationships with potential clients in an informal environment? Royal Partnerships is our established business scheme which supports local and regional businesses to achieve their marketing and hospitality objectives. We can help you generate greater brand awareness, encourage business loyalty and provide unique promotional opportunities to complement your plans.
If you are looking to entertain clients or reward your employees, we offer top class entertainment and exquisite hospitality opportunities.
Corporate Entertaining
Marketing Opportunities
Give your guests the VIP treatment and a fantastic evening of unrivalled top class entertainment in our fabulous venue. With 500 show nights per year in the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, we have a show for every taste that will give your guests an unforgettable night out in a relaxed environment.
Raise your company profile through the roof by aligning your brand with the Royal Centre. Our potential audience of 24,000 patrons per week means there is no better venue to start a partnership. Opportunities include:
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Take your seats and enjoy the show from the best view in the house (subject to availability)
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Complimentary programmes for your guests
Each Royal Partnership is bespoke to meet your exact requirements and budget, so let your business take centre stage at the Royal Centre.
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Programme Advertisements
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Logo presence in brochures, our website, plasma screens and programmes
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Direct Mail/E-campaigns
Show Sponsorship Do you want to connect with the target audience of one specific show? Then why not sponsor it? We can create an individual sponsorship package for any of our shows.
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Blood Brothers
Ronan Keating
Rosamund Pike, Hedda Gabler
Lee Mack
Our Partners Diamond Members
Goldsmith Street
Sapphire Members:
the big wheel
French Living Restaurant, Joanna Jones Gallery, AGF Casting and Performing Arts, Pirtek Solutions
Emerald Members:
Contact us For more information call 0115 989 5505 or e-mail helen.battersby@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Box Office Information
How to book your tickets ONLINE
ADDRESS
Please visit www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk Booking fee applies
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Box Office, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND
IN PERSON
FREE MAILING LIST
Box Office open Monday to Saturday 9am - 8.30pm
For information about forthcoming events, please call the Box Office direct or e-mail margaret.spooner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Our friendly staff look forward to assisting you with ticket purchases, accessing information, and answering your queries. The Box Office is situated in the Royal Concert Hall foyer on South Sherwood Street.
BY PHONE 0115 989 5555 Monday – Saturday 8.30am - 8.30pm
GROUPS AND SCHOOLS 0115 989 5555
TEXTPHONE 0115 989 5601
BY FAX 0115 950 3476
BY POST
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Make cheques payable to ‘The Royal Centre’
BABY TICKETS A Baby Ticket can be purchased for £1 for any infants under 2 who are not going to occupy a seat. A full ticket must be purchased for any child over the age of 2.
GENERAL INFORMATION Please note – all payments by credit and debit card will be subject to a booking fee. This includes sales made by telephone, internet or in person. Payments by cash, cheque or voucher are not subject to a booking fee. All cards accepted except for Electron and Solo. Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of show cancellation. Tickets can be posted 2nd class for a charge of 50p. Concessions available on certain shows and performances (see specific show pages for details).
Leave your car at home and use the bus or tram to get to the Theatre Royal or Concert Hall with a £1 return Royal Ticket. Royal Tickets are valid on all Nottingham City Transport buses within the Greater Nottingham City area* and from all tram stops from Hucknall and Phoenix Park, to Station Street and back again. Your ticket is valid until the last bus or tram at midnight, so there’s plenty of time for a drink in our Green Room Bar after the show. So add a Royal Ticket when you next buy your tickets by phone or in person at our Box Office, and don’t worry if you forget as you can always call us later and add one to your booking. Unfortunately there is currently no facility to buy Royal Tickets online, so give us a call on 0115 989 5555 if you’d like to add one to your booking. Further details on routes and times available at www.nctx.co.uk/trch *Valid on the ‘100’ up to Carlton Willows School and ‘The One’ and ‘Skylink’ up to Clifton Pastures only. Ticket not available online
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TEL 0115 989 5555 FAX 0115 989 5602 MINICOM 0115 989 5601
Access Guide General Information for the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall We strive to make our buildings and services accessible to all. For a more comprehensive guide to our access facilities, please contact the Access Officer on 0115 989 5609 or e-mail enquiry@royalcentrenottingham.co.uk. For full online details visit www.royalcentre-nottingham and select the Access Overview page.
A 50% discount is offered on seats in the Stalls to customers with disabilities on most performances. Discounts are subject to status and availability.
Our Season brochures are available in Braille, Large Print, Audio CD and 'word' format. A 'word', pdf and audio format are also on our website.
We are proud to be a part of Scene and Sound. Please visit the website for more information www.sceneandsound.co.uk
Access Information Physical Access Wheelchair spaces are located in the Stalls of both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. If it is desired, or necessary, patrons may advise us of type of impairment and the size of the wheelchair (if applicable). Scooters and larger size wheelchairs may require an allocation of two ‘standard’ size wheelchair spaces. Please discuss your requirements when booking. As part of the ongoing refurbishment works, two additional wheelchair spaces and a disabled toilet have been created on Tier 1 of the Royal Concert Hall. There is a lift in the Royal Concert Hall that services all levels. Currently we have no lift facility in the Theatre Royal.
Access Performances Audio Described Opera North – La Bohème Fri 12 March 7.30pm Touch Tour at 6.15pm Northern Ballet Theatre – Peter Pan Sat 17 Apr 2.30pm Touch Tour and Workshop (10.30am - 1pm) Calendar Girls Sat 5 June 2.30pm Touch Tour. Time to be confirmed
Sign Language Interpreted Opera North – Ruddigore Sat 13 March 7.30pm Interpreter - Wendy Ebsworth MBE
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Patrons Both venues have a Sennheiser Infrared Transmission system. During our season we offer British Sign Language or Captioned performances. Details are listed opposite.
Blind & Partially Sighted Patrons Assistance dogs are welcome in both venues or can be looked after by our staff. During our season we offer Audio Described performances. Details are listed opposite. Touch Tours usually take place prior to audio described performances. Please contact Access Officer for further information.
Rocky Horror Show Fri 28 May 8.30pm Interpreter - Andy Higgins
Captioned Blood Brothers Sat 10 April 2.30pm Calendar Girls Sat 5 June 2.30pm
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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 £1 travel ticket redeemable at all tram stops and on all Nottingham city bus routes. See page 38 inside for further information.
For a full city centre map featuring all five zones visit our website at www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk and go to ‘How to find us’.
Bus
Rail
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.triptimes.co.uk
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 The tram stops directly outside the theatre and runs every 10 minutes until midnight. Visit www.thetram.net or call 0115 942 7777 for full details of the tram route.
Follow signs for the city centre and the ‘Royal Zone’. There are several car parks within a 5 minute walk including Trinity Square Car Park, and the Crowne Plaza Hotel Car Park just off Wollaton Street. See map for further details.
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND Proud to present World Class Entertainment
Managing Director Robert Sanderson
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