THE UK’S THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
JAN – AUG 2015
WELCOME Welcome to our spring/summer season! As always, we have shows for all ages, lots of activities and special events, plus, during the summer holidays, we’ll be running theatre workshops and a new film club. I’m delighted to announce that The Velveteen Rabbit is returning for a second season. I very much enjoyed directing this show last year as it’s a story with so much depth and feeling; it really is one of those classics that will stay with you for life. I am also excited to see the return of one of our most successful shows, Henry the Fifth, which originally ran in 2013. For me, this production does what all the best theatre should do – it is smart, original and perceptive, as well as hugely entertaining. For teenagers and adults we welcome Fight Night by Ontroerend Goed, a company I admire for their experimental, questioning and provocative approach to theatre-making. This extraordinary interactive show explores what our relationship with voting says about us. It plays here at the Unicorn in the run-up to the General Election, offering a new generation of young voters the chance to make their voices heard. We look forward to welcoming you as ever, and hope that you will think of us as your artistic home from home.
Purni Morell Artistic Director Age guidance
Access performances Other events See pages 16 – 17 for more information
Xtra Small: 4 & under Small: 4-7 Medium: 7-12 Large: 13+ Xtra Large: adults
Audio Described
Insight discussion
Captioned
Preview performance – see page 20
Deaf Friendly
Press performance – limited tickets
Integrated Sign Interpreted performance
Unicorn Late
Relaxed performance
UP Club – free foyer events UP Club + – show-specific events, booking required
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LAST CHANCE TO SEE... Fri 16 Jan – Sat 21 Mar
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE TERRIBLE IS THE TEMPTATION TO DO GOOD. By Bertolt Brecht, translated by Frank McGuinness and directed by Amy Leach
A young servant girl must make a choice: save her own skin or sacrifice everything to rescue an abandoned child. A bold and inventive new production of Brecht’s moral masterpiece, accompanied by a live and original soundtrack. Age guide: 11+ Duration: Approx 2 hrs 20 mins (incl. interval)
Brecht Drama Workshop – 17 Jan, £5
Teacher CPD, in-school workshops and resources available.
Thu 5 Feb – Fri 13 Mar
STORM ASD
BE NOT AFEARD; THE ISLE IS FULL OF NOISES, SOUNDS, AND SWEET AIRS, THAT GIVE DELIGHT AND HURT NOT. Specially created for young people with an autism spectrum disorder, this new theatrical work will be a unique journey of exploration in which audience members are invited to participate in an environment in which they shape the action. Part of a longer term exploration of autism and theatre. Information about the venue and the experience will be sent out ahead of your visit. If you have any queries or questions please email storm@unicorntheatre.com or call the Box Office. Capacity: 15 young people per show plus accompanying adults Age guide: 7 – 11 & 12+ Duration: Approx 40 mins
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See the Aug 2014 – Mar 2015 brochure or website for more information. Fri 13 Feb – Sun 15 Mar
BRITAIN’S BEST RECRUITING SERGEANT WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MAN? By Joy Wilkinson, directed by Lee Lyford
Vesta Tilley grows up to become a shining star of the music hall whose much-loved act as a male impersonator makes her world-famous. She uses her fame to help recruit soldiers to fight in the war, but has she used her stardom for good? And is winning the most important thing? Age guide: 8+ Duration: Approx 1 hr
WWI Workshop – 14 Feb, £2
Teacher CPD, in-school workshops and resources available.
Sat 14 – Sun 22 Feb
50 DANGEROUS THINGS
(YOU SHOULD LET YOU CHILDREN DO) BE BRAVE, EXPLORE THE WORLD AND EXPERIMENT.
Inspired by the book 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) by Tinkering Unlimited / Julie Spielger and Gever Tulley By Hanno Krieg and Sibylle Peters
Have you ever cooked a meal in the dishwasher? Made a rope swing? Or licked a 9 volt battery? No? Well this is the show for you! Weigh up the risks, face your fears: question life, the universe and everything in between. Age guide: 3 – 10 (particularly suitable for mixed age groups) Duration: Approx 50 mins
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Thu 7 May – Thu 4 Jun An Imaginart / Unicorn production
PLANETA KA
JOIN US ON KA, AN UNKNOWN PLANET BURSTING WITH COLOUR AND TEXTURES. An explorer gradually discovers this mysterious land; its mountains, craters and caves full of surprises. Then it’s your turn. From the makers of the sell-out Sensacional, Planeta Ka offers children the chance to discover a new environment using sound, textures and visual effects. There are secret spaces to hide, slopes to climb and places to jump and slide. Don’t miss this sensory spectacular for under 3s at the Unicorn this spring. Watch the trailer online. Age guide: 1 – 3 (no over 3s allowed) Duration: 40 mins Planeta Ka Party – 4 Jun, £4
MAKE A DAY OF IT BY ENJOYING OUR ACCOMPANYING SOFT PLAY AREA IN THE FOYER.
‘Magical’ The Stage
Sat 6 – Sun 21 Jun An M6 Theatre Company production
ONE LITTLE WORD SOMETIMES THAT’S ALL YOU NEED. Directed by Andy Manley Following the very popular Grandpa’s Railway, M6 return with their muchloved show One Little Word, which played at the Unicorn in 2011. Two characters play together, exploring new space, new objects, dressing up and taking turns. But there’s a bit of a struggle when one of them wants to be the ONLY captain of the ship. This moving story of friendship, power struggles and the rich world of creative play beautifully captures children’s imaginations with original music and just ONE spoken word. Watch the trailer online. Age guide: 3+ Duration: 45 mins (35 minute performance plus post-show activity)
A Whole Lot of Noise – 13 Jun, £4
MAKE A DAY OF IT BY ENJOYING OUR ACCOMPANYING SOFT PLAY AREA IN THE FOYER.
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Sat 28 Mar – Sun 26 Apr A Unicorn production
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
REAL ISN’T HOW YOU ARE MADE... IT’S A THING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU. By Margery Williams Directed by Purni Morell There was once a velveteen rabbit, and in the beginning he was really splendid. He was fat and bunchy, as a rabbit should be; and for at least two hours the Boy loved him. Join us for the return of hit show The Velveteen Rabbit, a heart-warming story about a very shy toy rabbit who longs for nothing more than to become real. He spends his days waiting patiently on the nursery floor, watching the Boy play with the other toys and dreaming of being picked up and loved. And then, one day, he is rediscovered and all his hopes start to come true… First published in 1922, this classic American tale loses nothing of its power, magic and charm in this bold and adventure-filled adaptation for the Unicorn stage. See the trailer and production photos online. Age guide: for everyone aged 4+ Duration: 1 hr 30 mins (incl. interval) Teacher CPD and resources available.
Easter Eggstravaganza – 4 Apr, £4 Afternoon Tea with Rabbit – 25 Apr, £8
Image: Ludovic des Cognets
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Fri 20 Mar – Sun 12 Apr
THE CHAIR TAKE A SEAT, IF YOU DARE.
Written and directed by Lewis Gibson If you’re sure that Ghosts aren’t real, If your Nerves are made of Steel, If you’re brave and if you dare, Come sit upon the Barber’s Chair. Welcome to Tiger Bay, the most deadly and dangerous docks on these shores. A place full of strangers with tales of ghosts, of fortunes found and lost, myths, rumours and rum – and what better place to hear these tales than Cardiff’s cheapest barbers. He can give you a shave or just a trim; he could even fix your grin... With live music, songs and a cut-throat razor, actor Gary Lagden returns to the Unicorn with the team that brought you The Pardoner’s Tale and A Thousand Slimy Things.
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Sound Effects Workshop – 28 Mar, £5
Image: Peter Schiazza
For ages 7+ Duration: 1 hr (approx)
Image: Manuel Harlan
Sun 17 – Sun 31 May A Unicorn production
HENRY THE FIFTH WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KING AND ANY OTHER MAN?
By Ignace Cornelissen, translated by Purni Morell and directed by Ellen McDougall Kings need crowns and castles to prove themselves, and so does Henry. Henry the Fifth, that is, of England. But Henry is running out of cash and all he can think about is that his neighbour’s castle is bigger than his… Following critical acclaim when it premiered in 2013, Henry the Fifth is back for 2 weeks only. Described as ‘a clever and engaging show’ by the Guardian and ‘probing’ and ‘playful’ by the Telegraph, this modern, fun and inventive take on Shakespeare’s play is an absolute must-see. See the trailer and production photos online. Age guide: 8+ | Duration: 60 mins Shakespearean Drama Workshop – 23 May, £5 Teacher CPD and resources available.
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‘A cross between Big Brother and an Italian general election… utterly compelling and fun’ Independent
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‘A knockout blow’ Metro
OF THIS HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SHOW
Thu 16 Apr – Sun 3 May
FIGHT NIGHT FIVE PERFORMERS. FIVE ROUNDS. YOUR VOTE. ONE SURVIVOR.
Directed by Alexander Devriendt In the run-up to the General Election, you are invited to Fight Night – an immersive exploration of the intricacies and traps of voting systems and democracy in the media. Award-winning Ontroerend Goed (Belgium) and The Border Project (Australia) join forces to stage elections as a theatrical game, arming the audience with voting keypads in order to choose their favourite candidate among five actors. Who will win your vote? Only one can survive. The internationally acclaimed and subversive theatre company Ontroerend Goed returns to the Unicorn following their runs of Teenage Riot and All That is Wrong in 2013. See the trailer and production photos online.
Image: Sarah Eechaut
Age guide: everyone aged 14+ Duration: 1 hr 25 mins (no interval)
Ontroerend Goed, Border Project, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Richard Jordan Productions and Vooruit in association with Adelaide Festival of the Arts. Ontroerend Goed is supported by the Flemish Government, Province of East-Flanders & City of Ghent. The Border Project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts and funding advisory body and the Government of South Australia.
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PLAY IN A WEEK SUMMER WORKSHOPS GET ON STAGE AND MAKE YOUR OWN SHOW. For these intensive and fun weeks, participants will work with a professional director and have access to the Unicorn prop and costume store, as well as full support from the Unicorn’s technical team, who will provide lighting and sound. Each week will culminate in a performance on the Unicorn’s stages to an audience of family and friends.
FOR 7 - 10s Mon 20 – Fri 24 Jul (Clore Theatre) Children will rehearse and perform a modern re-telling of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. The ensemble script will require children to take on multiple roles, learn lines, develop their characters and create a full production of this 30-minute play.
FOR 11 - 14s Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jul (Weston Theatre) The company will work together to devise, develop and stage a show from scratch. Participants will learn skills in improvisation, characterisation, script-writing and performance. £450 per week Includes lunch, professional photos and an exclusive Play in a Week T-shirt. Friends and family will see the show for free.
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SUMMER CINECLUB Mon 3 – Sat 15 Aug This summer holidays, our Clore Theatre will be transformed into a cinema for two weeks. There will be Movie Mornings for those with a baby and Family Favourites or Cult Classics every afternoon (excluding Sundays). There will also be soft play in the foyer for young children, and the Unicornershop will be open all day for drinks and snacks. Visit the website to see the film listings.
MOVIE MORNINGS at 10am Enjoy films for grown-ups in a relaxed environment. We’ll keep the volume low and the lighting slightly higher and there will be plenty of space for buggies and bags so you can make yourself comfortable. £9 per adult – babies under 18 months come free (of course!). Your ticket will include a hot drink and a croissant.
FAMILY FAVOURITES at 12.30pm Join us for a selection of popular and recent film titles for all the family – expect a Pixar animation or a Disney classic. £4 per person, £7 for 1 adult + child – your ticket includes a popcorn treat. Age guide: U – PG
CULT CLASSICS from 4pm From Beetlejuice to The Breakfast Club, we will be showing a variety of classic cult films. See the website for details as age guidance will vary. £4 per person, £7 for 1 adult + child – your ticket includes a popcorn treat. Age guide: PG – 18 13
INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION ANCIENT MECHANICALS Mon 29 Jun – Sat 4 Jul This hands-on exhibition that fuses science, history and invention will delight, inform and entertain in equal measure. Shoot down a castle with a Roman catapult, build an aqueduct to guide water to a village, try the Greek way of using the sun to burn the enemy’s ships, and bookworms can even learn to write their name in hieroglyphics. Age guide: 7+ Opening times: Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm Duration: up to 1 hr 30 mins at 10am, 11.45am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm Schools: we can offer large groups of 30 two 45-minute slots plus creative activities in the foyer. Entry £3 per child, £5 for a child and adult ticket, free teacher tickets
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UNICORNERSHOP The Unicornershop is your one-stop destination for programmes, drinks, ice creams, cakes, savoury bites or toys and books, and is always open before and after performances and during the interval.
PARTY IN A BOX
At the Unicorn everything we sell in our shop is carefully selected: there are no nasty additives in any of our products, treats are made from natural ingredients, cakes are homemade, and the tea, coffee, sugar and chocolate are ethically sourced. All our books, toys and gifts are handpicked and fairly priced.
Our Party in a Box package includes performance tickets, a reserved area in the foyer, a sneak-peak at the stage before the show, themed tableware, decorations, cupcakes and juice plus a balloon and present for the birthday boy or girl.
Visit the website to find our more and to buy books such as The Velveteen Rabbit online.
Celebrate a birthday with a trip to the theatre.
ÂŁ185 for 10 children and 4 adults, subject to availability (price includes show tickets at a reduced rate). Visit unicorntheatre.com/birthday-parties or email party@unicorntheatre.com for details.
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AND THERE’S MORE... INSIGHTS Our free post-show insights offer audience members the opportunity to ask questions in response to the show during an informal Q&A session with the company. Look for the symbol in this brochure.
BACKSTAGE TOURS Explore what’s happening backstage and find out what really goes into making a play. Dates: 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 23 May. See website for details.
LONDON CHILDREN’S BOOKSWAP This year’s Bookswap has a WWI theme and ties into the accompanying UP Club+ activity for Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant. Swap an old favourite for a new read – don’t forget to bring a book to swap! Sat 14 Feb, 12 – 4pm | FREE
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UNICORN YOUNG COMPANY The Unicorn Young Company is the Unicorn’s permanent, resident theatre project for young Londoners. It is open to 13 – 18 year-olds and makes theatre that draws on the experiences and personalities of its members. If you are interested in joining visit unicorntheatre.com/ young-company or email uyc@unicorntheatre.com.
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AT THE WEEKEND!
Join the Unicorn Play Club, most Saturdays from 12 – 1.30pm for free drop-in activities from portrait painting and cake decorating to giant jenga and more! Just turn up to join or sign up online to receive our UP Club e-news. We also run extra special UP Club+ events that are themed around specific shows from £2 per person; look out for the symbol and make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment. Visit the website for more information.
UNICORN LATES An evening performance for grown-ups, followed by a late bar and live music. The toys are put away and the fridge is stocked with plenty of locally brewed beer.
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‘A gift to the Unicorn is a gift to our future’ Purni Morell, Artistic Director
BECOME A MEMBER JOIN THE UK’S LEADING THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
BE AN ADVENTURER, EXPLORER OR EVEN A PIONEER. MEMBERSHIP STARTS FROM JUST £5 A MONTH. TO FIND OUT MORE, PICK UP A LEAFLET, VISIT UNICORNTHEATRE.COM OR CALL THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM ON 020 7645 0527. Registered Charity No. 225751
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ACCESS At the Unicorn we strive to offer shows that are accessible to everyone. Relaxed Performances are open to everyone but focus on supporting those on the autism spectrum and those with learning disabilities, sensory or communication disorders. We offer support material for each show. Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant Fri 13 Mar, 11am & Sat 14 Mar, 2pm The Velveteen Rabbit Wed 15 Apr, 1.30pm & Sun 19 Apr 11am Integrated Sign-Language Performances (ISIP) are suitable for BSL users.
Live Captioning assists those who have hearing impairments or would benefit from reading the dialogue along with the action. The Caucasian Chalk Circle Sat 31 Jan, 7pm
ASD Performances for young people
with an autism spectrum disorder. Storm (5 Feb – 13 Mar) is a new theatrical work for ages 7+. See page 2 for more information.
The Velveteen Rabbit Sat 18 Apr, 11am & Tue 21 Apr, 10.30am
Assistance dogs are welcome – please let the Box Office know if you will be bringing an assistance dog to the theatre.
Live Audio Description and pre-show touch tours supports those with visual impairments.
There is an infra-red Sennheiser system in both theatres for sound amplification.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle Sat 28 Feb 2pm & Wed 4 Mar, 1.15pm Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant Sat 7 Mar, 2pm & Wed 11 Mar, 1.30pm Deaf Friendly – shows that are highly visual with little or no language used. We recommend you try: One Little Word and Planeta Ka
There is wheelchair access throughout the building and a wheelchair accessible lift to all floors. For more information or for specific requests regarding access visit the website or email access@unicorntheatre.com or call the Box Office. 19
HOW TO BOOK Visit unicorntheatre.com, call 020 7645 0560, or visit the box office in person.
TICKET PRICES Under 21s Concessions Adults School Groups of 10+ Planeta Ka tickets
£10 £13 £16 £10 One teacher free for every 10 pupils £10 (includes up to 2 adults per child)
Additional adult tickets available at £5* Storm tickets £8 (includes 1 adult/carer). Additional adult tickets available at £5 (limited to 1 per group)*
Disabled customers may bring 1 carer for free. * Additional £5 tickets can only be booked by phone.
WAYS TO SAVE FAMILY TICKET 20% off when you buy 4 tickets (must include at least one Under 21 ticket and one adult ticket; no concessions)
SEE IT FIRST Our preview tickets are just £10 (Look for the
symbol throughout the brochure)
MULTI-BUY TICKET OFFER 10% off when you book for two shows 15% off when you book for three shows (Cannot be booked with a family ticket; must be booked together; cannot be used in conjunction with another offer; excludes previews) 20
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HOW TO FIND US Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street SE1 2HZ London Bridge (take the Tooley Street exit for the Unicorn Theatre). Buses RV1, 47, 343, 381 stop just outside the Unicorn Theatre on Tooley Street. Lots of buses also stop at London Bridge, check www.tfl.gov.uk for more information. London Bridge City Pier is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Unicorn Theatre. Thames Clippers stop at the pier every 20 mins throughout the day, serving 19 piers throughout London. For more information visit www.thamesclippers.com. Parking Tooley Street is a red route and there is no parking available at the theatre. We recommend QPark Butler’s Wharf, 5 minutes’ walk from the theatre. Coach parking is available near the theatre on Battle Bridge Lane. TOWER HILL
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JANUARY 2015
Britain’s Best…
Sat 14
Britain’s Best…
50 Dangerous Things
11am
2pm
1.30pm
Fri 16
Caucasian Chalk…
Sun 15
Britain’s Best…
Sat 17
Caucasian Chalk…
Tue 17
Britain’s Best…
Sun 18
Caucasian Chalk…
Wed 18
Britain’s Best…
Tue 20
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 19
Britain’s Best…
Wed 21
Caucasian Chalk…
Fri 20
Britain’s Best…
Thu 22
Caucasian Chalk…
Sat 21
Britain’s Best…
Fri 23
Caucasian Chalk…
Sun 22
Britain’s Best… 2pm / 5pm
11am / 1.30pm
Sat 24
Tue 24
Caucasian Chalk…
Sun 25
Wed 25 Caucasian Chalk…
Tue 27
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 26
Caucasian Chalk…
Wed 28 Caucasian Chalk…
Fri 27
Caucasian Chalk…
Caucasian Chalk…
Sat 28
Caucasian Chalk… / 7pm
10.30am 2pm 2pm
10.30am 2pm
/ 7pm
2pm / 7pm 10.30am
7pm 7pm
Thu 29
7pm
2pm 2pm
/ 7pm
2pm / 7pm 2pm
11.30am
2pm / 5pm
7pm 1.15pm
/ 7pm
1.15pm / 7pm
11am 2pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
Fri 30
Caucasian Chalk…
Sat 31
Caucasian Chalk…
Tue 3
Caucasian Chalk…
Wed 4
Caucasian Chalk…
7pm 7pm
FEBRUARY 2015
MARCH 2015
7pm
1.15pm
/ 7pm
Tue 3
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 5
Caucasian Chalk…
Wed 4
Caucasian Chalk…
Fri 6
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 5
Storm
Sat 7
Britain’s Best…
Fri 6
Storm
Sun 8
Britain’s Best…
Sat 7
Tue 10
Britain’s Best…
Sun 8
Storm Age key for Storm 10.30am / 11.30am / 2.30pm / 3.30pm performances: Storm
Wed 11
Britain’s Best…
Tue 10
Storm
Thu 12
Britain’s Best…
Wed 11
Storm
Fri 13
Britain’s Best…
Thu 12
Storm
Sat 14
Britain’s Best…
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7pm 7pm
10.30am / 11.30am / 2pm
10.30am / 11.30am / 2.30pm / 3.30pm
10.30am / 11.30am / 2pm
11am 2pm
11.30am / 2pm
Purple times: Age 7-11 Red times: Age 12+
1.15pm / 7pm
10.30am / 11.30am / 2pm 10.30am / 11.30am / 2pm
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2pm
11am / 1.30pm 11am / 1.30pm 11am / 1.30pm
11am 2pm
/ 5pm
Storm
10.30am / 11.30am / 2.30pm / 3.30pm
Storm
10.30am / 11.30am / 2.30pm / 3.30pm
Storm
11.30am / 2pm
Storm
11.30am / 2pm
Storm
11.30am / 2pm
Storm
11.30am / 2pm
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Sun 15
Britain’s Best…
2pm
Tue 17
Caucasian Chalk… 1.15pm / 7pm
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 19
Caucasian Chalk…
7pm 1.15pm / 7pm
Caucasian Chalk…
Sat 21
Caucasian Chalk…
Sun 22
11am / 5pm
The Chair
10.30am
The Chair
2.30pm
The Chair
2.30pm
Tue 24
The Chair
10.30am
The Chair
Wed 25
10.30am
Thu 26
Velveteen Rabbit
2pm
The Chair
Sun 29
Velveteen Rabbit
2pm
The Chair
Tue 31
Velveteen Rabbit
The Chair
/ 7pm
11.30am / 2.30pm
Wed 1
Velveteen Rabbit
Fight Night
Velveteen Rabbit
Fight Night
11am
11am / 3pm
Thu 2
Velveteen Rabbit
11am / 3pm
Sat 4
Velveteen Rabbit
11am / 3pm
Wed 8
Wed 22 Velveteen Rabbit
Fight Night
10.30am
Velveteen Rabbit
The Chair
11.30am / 2.30pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
Velveteen Rabbit
Fight Night
10.30am / 1.30pm
Fri 24
Velveteen Rabbit 10.30am
Fight Night
Velveteen Rabbit 11am / 3pm
Fight Night
Sun 26
Velveteen Rabbit
Fight Night
Fight Night
2pm
Fight Night
Fight Night
Fri 1
The Chair
Fri 8
Sun 10
The Chair
Tue 12
The Chair
Wed 13
Velveteen Rabbit
11am / 3pm
The Chair
11.30am / 2.30pm
Thu 14
Tue 14
Velveteen Rabbit
Fri 15
10.30am / 1.30pm
Wed 15
Velveteen Rabbit
Sat 16
Fight Night
Sun 17
Henry the Fifth
Sun 12
Velveteen Rabbit
11.30am / 2.30pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
Thu 16
Velveteen Rabbit
10.30am / 1.30pm
7.30pm
Fight Night Fight Night
2pm
Sun 3 Thu 7
11.30am / 2.30pm
11am
Sat 9
3pm
2pm / 7.30pm
MAY 2015
The Chair
Velveteen Rabbit
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The Chair
Fri 10
2pm
Thu 30
The Chair
11.30am / 2.30pm
2pm / 7.30pm
11.30am / 2.30pm
11am / 3pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Velveteen Rabbit
11am / 3pm
11am / 3pm
11am / 3pm
/ 7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat 25
11.30am / 2.30pm
2pm
11.30am / 2.30pm
11am
Thu 23
Thu 9
/ 1.30pm
2pm
Sat 11
/ 3pm
2pm / 7.30pm
Fight Night
Velveteen Rabbit
/ 3pm
Sat 2
APRIL 2015
Fight Night
11am / 7.30pm
Velveteen Rabbit
Wed 29
11.30am / 2.30pm
11am
2.30pm / 7pm
10.30am
Tue 21
Tue 28
The Chair
10.30am
Sat 28
Velveteen Rabbit
10.30am / 1.30pm
3pm
/ 7pm
The Chair
Fri 27
Sun 19
Fri 20
2pm
Sat 18
Wed 18
Fri 17
3pm
Fight Night
2pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
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Tue 19
Henry the Fifth
10.30am
Wed 20 Henry the Fifth 10.30am
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Thu 21
Henry the Fifth
Fri 22
Henry the Fifth
Sat 23
Henry the Fifth
Sun 24
Henry the Fifth
10.30am 10.30am
3pm
/ 7pm
3pm
Wed 27 Henry the Fifth
Planeta Ka
Thu 11
Planeta Ka
Fri 12
Planeta Ka
Sat 13
One Little Word
Planeta Ka
Sun 14
One Little Word
Planeta Ka
Tue 16
Planeta Ka
Wed 17
One Little Word
Planeta Ka
Thu 18
One Little Word One Little Word
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
10am / 11am / 1.30pm 10am / 11am / 1.30pm 10am / 11am / 1.30pm 10am / 11am / 1.30pm 10am / 11am / 1.30pm
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
Fri 19
Fri 29
Henry the Fifth
Planeta Ka
Sat 20
3pm / 7pm
One Little Word
11am / 2pm 11am / 2pm
11am / 2pm
11am / 2pm
One Little Word
11am / 2pm
3pm / 7pm
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
Sun 21
One Little Word
Sun 31
Henry the Fifth
Planeta Ka
10am / 11.45am / 1.30pm / 3.30pm
Mon 29 – Sat 4 Jul
Tue 2
Wed 3
Thu 4
Sat 6
Sun 7
Tue 9
Sat 30
Henry the Fifth
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
/ 2pm
12pm / 2pm
Henry the Fifth
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
11am
3pm / 7pm
One Little Word
10.30am / 1.30pm
Thu 28
3pm / 7pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
One Little Word
3pm
10am / 11am / 1.30pm
JUNE 2015
Wed 10
12pm / 2pm
Ancient Mechanicals
AUGUST 2015 Planeta Ka
Mon 3 – Sat 8
10am / 12pm / 4pm
Planeta Ka
Mon 10 – Sat 15
10am / 12pm / 4pm
10am / 11am / 1.30pm 10am / 11am / 1.30pm
Planeta Ka
10am
/ 11am
Summer Cineclub Summer Cineclub
/ 1.30pm
One Little Word
11am / 2pm
One Little Word
11am / 2pm
One Little Word
10.30am / 1.30pm
One Little Word
10.30am / 1.30pm
KEY
Audio Described
Insight discussion
Captioned
Preview performance
Integrated Sign Interpreted performance
Press performance – limited tickets Unicorn Late UP Club – free foyer events
Relaxed performance
24
UP Club + – show-specific events, booking required
FOR TEACHERS
FOR PROFESSIONALS
This season we are offering free teacher CPD sessions and resources for The Velveteen Rabbit, Henry the Fifth, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant (in-school workshops also available for the last two).
We invite our industry colleagues and visiting professionals to join us on 22 Apr and 21 May for our producers’ showcase. These give a chance to see two performances and then take part in discussion and networking afterwards. There will be opportunities to meet colleagues and share perspectives and ideas about making work for young people.
To discuss any aspect of our schools’ programme, our offer, or to join our schools’ mailing list, please contact our Schools’ Relationship Manager, Ella Macfadyen on 020 7645 0544 or schools@unicorntheatre.com. Our programme for August 2015 – June 2016 will be launched in April 2015.
Wed 22 Apr (10am – 5pm)
See The Velveteen Rabbit at 10.30am and Fight Night at 2pm
Thu 21 May (9.30am – 2pm)
See Henry the Fifth at 10.30am and Planeta Ka at 1.30pm £28 per date or £50 for both. Lunch and tickets included. Contact producers@ unicorntheatre.com for more information.
WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT CORPORATE SUPPORTERS:
GROUNDBREAKER, PIONEER AND VISIONARY MEMBERS:
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Anonymous Tim and June Gooch Richard and Jenny Hardie David Isaacs Harvey and Allison McGrath
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS`:
The Eranda Foundation
The Equitable Charitable Trust
NoraLee and Jon Sedmak Sir John and Lady Spurling David and Francine Sumners Rachel and Anthony Williams
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