AUG 2015 – APR 2016
WELCOME 2015 sees the 10th anniversary of the Unicorn’s arrival on Tooley Street. We hope you will join us over the August Bank Holiday Weekend and throughout this season to celebrate. We are proud to bring you some incredible writers and theatre-makers, from Timberlake Wertenbaker and Tim Crouch to collaborations with Actors Touring Company and Kabinet K from Belgium. Our belief, that great theatre for children should have the same status as great theatre for adults, infuses every page in this brochure and we hope you will be as excited as we are by the range on offer. In 2016 I will also be curating On The Edge, a festival of international children’s theatre that will be held in Birmingham. Being always on the look out for the very best national and international work, I’m very excited to be able to bring our audiences some of my favourite artists and shows, both here at the Unicorn, for the festival and on tour. I hope that you find plenty in our season to tempt you and your family into the building.
RECENT AWARDS WINNER: Peter Brook Empty Space Award 2014
WINNER: Writers’ Guild Award 2014 Girls Like That by Evan Placey
NOMINATION: The Stage London Theatre of the Year 2015
NOMINATION: Off West End Awards 2015 Best Production The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Age guidance Xtra Small: 4 & under Small: 4-7 Medium: 7-12 Large: 13+
Purni Morell Artistic Director
Xtra Large: adults
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CELEBRATING
10 YEARS ON TOOLEY STREET! ARE YOU 10 AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY ON THE 1 DEC 2015? WEEKEND Sat 29 – Sun 30 Aug
Presenting two days of exciting activities, crafts, shows and fun, from Breaking the Ice (see opposite) to giant jenga and puppet workshops – and the best bit is that everything is absolutely free!
Were you born on the 1 December 2005? You and your friends are invited to join us as our guests for a special glitzy red carpet performance of Baddies: the Musical to celebrate your birthday. No grown-ups allowed.
To apply for tickets, send your name, contact details and proof of age to: 10th Birthday Party, Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ, or email iamten@unicorntheatre.com.
Visit the website for more information on our anniversary events.
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‘Inventive and imaginative.’ A Younger Theatre on Filskit’s Snow White
Wed 2 Sep – Sun 4 Oct A Unicorn / Filskit Theatre Company production
BREAKING THE ICE JOIN TEAM POLAR BEAR OR TEAM HUSKY AND FIND NEW FRIENDS. Have you heard the incredible true story of a wild polar bear who made friends with a Husky? If you haven’t then why not visit our website to watch the YouTube video. Now we’ve created a show inspired by their unlikely friendship. Be part of Team Polar Bear or Team Husky and watch as the animals learn to play together. Then get involved in the fun yourself by interacting with projected images that mirror your movements. Age guide: 2 – 5 Duration: Approx 50 mins
ALSO ON TOUR Visit our website for details
Ice Ice Babies: musical play session £4
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Sat 6 Feb – Sun 20 Mar A Unicorn production
JERAMEE, HARTLEBY AND OOOGLEMORE IT’S NOT WHAT YOU SAY, IT’S HOW YOU SAY IT. By Gary Owen Directed by Tim Crouch Where is Jeramee? Who is making that noise? What is under the sheet and why does it keep moving?
Age guide: 3+ Duration: Approx 50 mins Performances for adults: 25 Feb & 18 Mar at 7pm
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Image: Peter Schiazza
Delivered with wit, impeccable timing and plenty of clowning around, this show, directed by Tim Crouch (I, Malvolio, international touring; An Oak Tree at the National Theatre) and written by Gary Owen (Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco; Violence and Son, Royal Court), is a surprising and surreal encounter with three people who have a lot to say – and only three words with which to say it.
Thu 29 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
A MANO (BY HAND) El Patio Teatro (Spain) presents
THERE’S A BIG WORLD OUT THERE.
By Julián Sáenz-López and Izaskun Fernández A Mano is the story of a very small but very special hero with a great desire to escape from his pottery shop window and those who live there with him. Told with beautifully crafted clay characters and remarkable artistry, A Mano is a touching and life-affirming story about love, small failures, a potter’s wheel and four hands at play… See the trailer and production photos online. Age guide: 4+ Duration: Approx 45 mins
Image: Clara Larrea
‘Moving, full of tenderness, humour, surprise, magic and sadness... A small wonder.’ Diario De La Rioja 2012
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Fri 15 –Sun 31 Jan A Second Hand Dance production in association with Unicorn Theatre
EXPLORE THE WORLD BENEATH YOUR FEET. Look down. What are you standing on? Explore the ground and all of its wriggling inhabitants in this quirky dance show for young children. Featuring worms, slugs, snails, spontaneous outbreaks of ant dancing and plenty of obscure insect-related facts, Grass uses performance, puppetry and projection to inspire children to look closely at the world around them, to get mucky and play! See the trailer and production photos online. Age guide: 4+ Duration: Approx 50 mins Mini Beast Mayhem ÂŁ5
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ALSO ON TOUR Visit our website for details
Sun 24 Jan – Sat 2 Apr
MINOTAUR A Unicorn production
PART OF OUR
GREEK SEASON
NO ONE EVER RETURNS FROM THE LABYRINTH. By Adam Peck Directed by Tarek Iskander In Crete, in an impossible labyrinth, lives a fearsome and lonely beast with the head of a bull and the body of a man. Only his sister Ariadne cares for him, and she dreams of setting them both free from the rule of their selfish father, the King. But when Ariadne sees her chance to escape, she makes a terrible pact with the enemy’s son that will change everyone’s future for better or for worse. This playful, clever retelling of the well known Greek myth will be an action-packed treat from the writer of the Unicorn’s highly successful 2013 Christmas show, Cinderella: A Fairytale. Age guide: 8+ Running time: Approx 1 hr 15 mins Myths and Legends £5
Image: Peter Schiazza
Teacher resources, CPD and in-school workshops available
First performed by Bristol Old Vic in February 2014
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Fri 16 – Sat 17 Oct
RAW Kabinet K (Belgium) presents
IT ISN’T THE END YET.
Choreography by Joke Laureyns & Kwint Manshoven Live music by Thomas Devos Raw is a dance piece about playing, dreaming and pretending. It’s about being a child, which can be difficult. It’s about growing up in a world that’s too huge and chaotic to fully comprehend. And it’s about the grown-ups who look after us who often seem distant and unfathomable.
See the trailer and production photos online. Age guide: for adults and children over 10 Duration: 60 mins
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Image: Kurt van der Elst
Kabinet K come to London for the first time with this energetic and extraordinary dance piece, performed by children and adults, in which we look unflinchingly at what the world looks like through the other’s eyes.
Tue 15 Sep – Sat 10 Oct
MARTYR A Unicorn / Actors Touring Company production
HOW FAR WILL YOU GO FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
By Marius von Mayenburg Translated by Maja Zade Directed by Ramin Gray Benjamin won’t do swimming at school. His mum thinks he’s on drugs or has body issues. But Benjamin has found God and mixed-sex swimming lessons offend him. Fundamentalism and tolerance clash in this funny, provocative play by leading German playwright, Marius von Mayenburg. Martyr considers how far we should go in accommodating another’s faith, and when we should take a stand for our own opposing beliefs. This topical production follows Actors Touring Company’s highly acclaimed The Events, seen at the Young Vic last year. Age guide: for everyone aged 15 and over Contains some strong language and nudity Duration: Approx 1 hr 40 mins (no interval)
Teacher resources, CPD and in-school workshops available
Image: Sally Mundy / Trevillion Images
#MartyrThePlay
ALSO ON TOUR Visit our website for details
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Sun 13 Mar – Sun 10 Apr
MY FATHER, ODYSSEUS A Unicorn production
I WANT TO GO HOME.
By Timberlake Wertenbaker Directed by Serdar Bilis Telemachus’ father left long ago to fight a war. He doesn’t remember him. Now the man of the house, he must step up to defend his father’s legacy and protect his mother from the suitors that lounge around the court. Meanwhile, the great Odysseus has been trapped by the goddess Kalypso for ten long years. Lost in his memories of past glories he longs to return home.
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Image: Peter Schiazza
This timeless Greek myth has been reinvented by extraordinary playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker to create a modern, rich and powerful new work about a son searching for his father and a father searching for himself that explores masculinity and the effects of war. Age guide: 11+ Duration: Approx 1 hr 15 mins
Sat 24 – Sun 25 Oct Unicorn and Dance Umbrella present
DANCE UMBRELLA: UNPLUGGED FOUR INCREDIBLE ACTS OVER TWO DAYS.
The Unicorn and Dance Umbrella have joined forces once again. We’ve handpicked two incredible and contrasting double bills that are perfect for family audiences. On Saturday Lisbeth Gruwez explores laughter in a burst of dance anarchy while Dan Canham’s new work re-imagines folk dance for the 21st century. On Sunday Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy presents work inspired by India’s chaotic urbanisation, followed by hip hop from Tony Adigun’s Avant Garde Dance, who have performed around the world and with artists like Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Usher. These events offer a unique opportunity to chat with the company after the shows and to book morning dance workshops with the artists (limited places available). Visit the website for more information. Age guide: 12+ Duration: Approx 1 hr 30 mins
DANCE UMBRELLA
AT THE UNICORN
Dance Workshops £5
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LOOKING AHEAD... Fri 20 May – Sun 26 Jun 2016
SEPTIMUS BEAN AND HIS AMAZING MACHINE COULD YOU BE AN INVENTOR TOO? Based on the book by Janet Quin-Harkin, adapted by Adam Peck and directed by Cressida Brown
It had wheels. It had bells. It was painted bright blue. But King Albert asked, “Septimus, what does it DO?” Septimus Bean has invented a very great machine but is yet to work out what it is for. This comical, rhythmical and inventive show, based on the much-loved book, will be a highly enjoyable performance for the summer months. Age guide: 4+
PLAY IN A WEEK GET ON STAGE AND MAKE YOUR OWN SHOW.
We are running seven week-long theatre workshops during the holidays. Each has a different theme, from learning to perform a show to devising a play and working with the technical team to design a production. Led by experienced professional theatre-makers, these intensive and fun workshops will culminate in a performance on the Unicorn stage to an audience of family and friends. Places are £450 per week. To find out more and to book visit the website. Age guide: For 7-10s and 11-14s
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Mon 3 - Sat 15 Aug 2015
SUMMER CINECLUB This summer holiday, the Clore Theatre will transform into a cinema for two weeks. There will be Movie Mornings at 10am for you and your baby, Family Favourites at 12.30pm or Cult Classics every afternoon at 4pm. We’ve teamed up with Picturehouse, the largest group of independent cinemas in the UK, to bring you a selection of exciting films. Visit our website to find out more and to see what we’ll be screening. It’s all accompanied by soft play in the foyer for young children, and the Unicornershop will be open for drinks and snacks. Tickets £4 – £9 and include free treats.
Thu 29 – Sat 31 Oct 2015
THE CHRONICLES OF
HALLOWEEN Take part in a Halloween makeover so we can help you transform into something truly terrible! The Zombie, The Witch and The Wardrobe is for everyone under 18 and is at 1pm and 3pm. Adults are invited to The Witching Hour and Gothic Tales from 8pm. Join us for pumpkin carving, creepy cocktails, nasty nibbles and scary films in the foyer before stepping into our Clore Theatre for some truly terrifying Gothic tales read by spooky special guests. Keep an evil eye on the website for more information.
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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. #UnicornDebates
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OPEN HOUSE Celebrate the 10th anniversary of our theatre. Explore our purpose-built, RIBA award-winning building designed by Keith Williams Architects on Sat 19 Sep.
BIRTHDAY PACKAGES Celebrate a birthday with a trip to the theatre. Our Birthday Packages include show tickets, a reserved area in the foyer, themed tableware, decorations, cupcakes and much more. Visit unicorntheatre.com/birthday-parties or email party@unicorntheatre.com for more information.
Sun 4 Oct
UNICORN FUN PALACE A UK-wide laboratory of fun for all the family, a space where art and science meet, the Unicorn Fun Palace is free and open to all. We are looking for enthusiastic experts in science or art who would like to get involved in building this community event. If you have an idea, or to find out more, contact Sally Pembroke on funpalaces@unicorntheatre.com. Visit our website or funpalaces.co.uk for details.
UNICORNERSHOP Your one-stop destination for drinks, ice creams, cakes, savoury bites or toys and books at pocket money prices. Always open before and after performances and during the interval. We also sell some of our merchandise online, visit the Unicornershop webpage to find out more.
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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AT THE WEEKEND! Join the Unicorn Play Club, most Saturdays from 12 – 2pm 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. We also run extra special UP Club+ events that are themed around specific shows. Look out for the symbol in the brochure and visit the website for more information. UP Club + events can now be booked online.
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HOW TO BOOK Visit unicorntheatre.com, call 020 7645 0560, or visit the Box Office in person.
TICKET PRICES View our diary or the show webpage to see which theatre space the shows are in.
WESTON THEATRE
CLORE THEATRE
Under 18s: £8*/ £10 / £12 Under 18s: £12 Adults: £12* / £16 / £18 (concessions £3 off) Adults: £16 (concessions £3 off) * Slightly restricted view
BREAKING THE ICE Under 18s: £15 (includes 1 adult per child) Adults: £5 (additional places only bookable by phone) Disabled customers may bring 1 carer for free.
SCHOOL GROUPS
SEE IT FIRST
School groups of 10+ (one teacher free for every 10 pupils) £10
Our preview tickets are just £10 for under 18s and adults, £12 for The Snow Child and £16 for Baddies: the Musical.
FAMILY TICKET
(Look for the
20% off when you buy 4 tickets
CHRISTMAS PRICES
(must include at least 1 under 18 ticket and one adult ticket. Offer excludes concession prices and preview performances.)
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symbol throughout the brochure)
See the Christmas leaflet for details on ticket prices for Baddies: the Musical, The Snow Child and Once Upon A Christmas.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN SEAT We are introducing numbered seating to the Weston Theatre, our main stage, so that you can select your own seat online or by phone. There are now three price bands available that reflect the view from those seats so that you can choose the right price for you. The lowest price tickets are slightly restricted view. To find out more, go to unicorntheatre/about-your-visit or simply select the date and time of the performance you would like to book. Reserved seating is not in place for performances in school hours during term time in the Weston Theatre, or for shows in the Clore Theatre.
Support us for just ÂŁ5 a month and get a 25% discount on ticket bookings when booking for two or more shows. Visit the Box Office today, pick up a leaflet or visit unicorntheatre.com/member for more information.
WIN 10 TICKETS To celebrate our 10th year we’re offering members who join by September 2015 the chance to win 10 free tickets in our prize draw.
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. Breaking the Ice Fri 18 Sep, 1.15pm The Snow Child Thu 3 Dec, 1.15pm & Sun 6 Dec, 11.30am Baddies: the Musical Fri 20 Nov, 10.30am & Sun 6 Dec, 5pm Minotaur Fri 5 Feb, 11am & Sat 6 Feb, 3pm Integrated Sign-Language Performances (ISIP) are suitable for BSL users. Baddies: the Musical Thu 26 Nov, 7pm & Tue 15 Dec, 11am Live Audio Description and pre-show touch tours supports those with visual impairments. Martyr Thu 24 Sep, 7pm Baddies: the Musical Thu 19 Nov, 7pm My Father, Odysseus Wed 23 Mar, 7pm
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Deaf Friendly – shows that are highly visual with little or no language used. We recommend you try: Breaking the Ice, A Mano and Raw Live Captioning assists those who have hearing impairments or would benefit from reading the dialogue along with the action. Martyr Tue 6 Oct, 7pm Baddies: the Musical Thu 3 Dec, 11am & Sat 12 Dec, 2pm Minotaur Wed 10 Feb, 1.30pm Assistance dogs are welcome – please let the Box Office know if you will be bringing an assistance dog to the theatre. There is an infra-red Sennheiser system in both theatres for sound amplification. 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, email access@unicorntheatre.com or call the Box Office.
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HOW TO FIND US Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street SE1 2HZ We strongly recommend using public transport. 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. ON B R ID G E
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Wed 23 Martyr
CLORE
2pm / 7pm
Thu 24
Martyr
Mon 3
Summer Cineclub
Fri 25
10am / 12.30pm / 4pm
Martyr
Mon 10
Summer Cineclub
Sat 26
AUGUST 2015
– Sat 8 – Sat 15
10am / 12.30pm / 4pm
2pm / 7pm
Sun 27
Sun 30
Anniversary Weekend
Anniversary Weekend
Tue 29
Thu 3
Fri 4
Sat 5
Sun 6
Tue 8
Wed 9
Thu 10
Breaking the Ice
10.30am / 1.15pm
Breaking the Ice
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Breaking the Ice
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Martyr
Breaking the Ice
2pm / 7pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
Wed 30 Martyr
SEPTEMBER 2015 Wed 2
10.30am / 1.15pm
Martyr
Anniversary Weekend
Breaking the Ice
2pm / 7pm
Anniversary Weekend
Breaking the Ice
10.30am / 1.15pm
7pm
Sat 29
7pm
Breaking the Ice
1.15pm
OCTOBER 2015
Breaking the Ice
Thu 1
1.15pm
Martyr
Breaking the Ice
Fri 2
Martyr
Breaking the Ice
Sat 3
Martyr
/ 11.15am
/ 1.45pm
Breaking the Ice
2pm / 7pm
1.15pm 10am
Breaking the Ice
10.30am / 1.15pm
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Breaking the Ice
7pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
Breaking the Ice
2pm / 7pm
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Breaking the Ice
Sun 4
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Unicorn Fun Palace
Breaking the Ice
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Breaking the Ice
Tue 6
10.30am / 1.15pm
7pm
Martyr
Breaking the Ice
Wed 7
10.30am / 1.15pm
Martyr
Thu 8
Breaking the Ice
10.30am / 1.15pm
Martyr
Fri 11
Breaking the Ice
Fri 9
Martyr
Sat 12
Breaking the Ice
Sat 10
Martyr
Sun 13
Breaking the Ice
Fri 16
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
7pm
Raw
Breaking the Ice
Sat 17
Breaking the Ice
Sat 24
Tue 15
Martyr
Wed 16
Martyr
7pm 7pm
Thu 17
Martyr
7pm
10am
/ 11.15am
/ 1.45pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
Breaking the Ice
Sun 25
Dance Umbrella
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
3pm
Breaking the Ice
Thu 29
Halloween Chronicles
A Mano
Halloween Chronicles
A Mano
Halloween Chronicles
A Mano
10.30am / 1.15pm
Breaking the Ice
Fri 30
Tue 22
Martyr 7pm
Raw
3pm / 7pm
Dance Umbrella
Martyr
2pm / 7pm
3pm
7pm
2pm / 7pm
Martyr
2pm / 7pm
Sat 19
Sun 20
2pm / 7pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
Fri 18
7pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
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10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Breaking the Ice
Sat 31
10am / 11.15am / 1.45pm
Breaking the Ice
10.30am / 1.15pm
10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm / 4pm 10.30am / 1.30pm / 4pm
FOR CHRISTMAS DATES, SEE OUR CHRISTMAS PULL-OUT
Wed 10 Minotaur
NOVEMBER 2015 Sun 1
A Mano
10.30am / 1.30pm
FOR DETAILS OF ALL OUR CHRISTMAS SHOWS AND EVENTS IN NOVEMBER, DECEMBER AND JANUARY PLEASE SEE OUR SPECIAL PULL-OUT
JANUARY 2016
11am / 1.30pm
Thu 11
Minotaur
11am / 1.30pm
Jeramee… 10.30am
Jeramee… 10.30am
Minotaur 11am Sat 13 Minotaur Jeramee… Fri 12
11am
/ 3pm
1.30pm
Sun 14
Minotaur
Jeramee…
2pm
1.30pm
Fri 15
Grass
Tue 16
Minotaur
Jeramee…
Sat 16
Grass
Wed 17
Minotaur
Jeramee…
Sun 17
Grass
Thu 18
Minotaur
Jeramee…
Tue 19
Grass
Fri 19
Minotaur
10.30am
11am / 1.45pm
11am / 1.45pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
11am / 3pm 11am / 3pm 11am / 3pm
3pm
Minotaur
1.30pm / 7pm 1.30pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.30pm
Jeramee…
Wed 20 Grass
Sat 20
Thu 21
Grass
Sun 21
Grass
Tue 23
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.15pm
Grass
Wed 24
Jeramee…
Fri 22
10.30am / 1.15pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
Sat 23
Minotaur
Jeramee…
11am / 3pm
10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm
Sun 24
Minotaur
Grass
Thu 25
Jeramee…
11am / 1.45pm
Tue 26
Minotaur
Grass
Fri 26
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.15pm
Grass
Sat 27
Grass
Sun 28
10.30am / 1.15pm
Grass
10.30am / 1.15pm
MARCH 2016
11am
Wed 27
Thu 28
Minotaur
Sat 30
Sun 31
/ 7pm
Minotaur 11am
Minotaur
11am / 3pm
Minotaur 2pm
10.30am / 1.15pm
1.30pm
Fri 29
/ 1.45pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
2pm
11am
11am / 3pm
1.30pm / 7pm 1.30pm
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.30pm
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.30pm
Grass
Tue 1
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.45pm
Grass
Wed 2
Jeramee…
Thu 3
Jeramee… Jeramee…
11am / 1.45pm
FEBRUARY 2016
10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm
Tue 2
Minotaur
Fri 4
10.30am / 1.30pm
Wed 3
Minotaur
Sat 5
Thu 4
Minotaur
Sun 6
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.30pm
Fri 5
Minotaur
Tue 8
Jeramee…
Jeramee…
Wed 9
Jeramee…
1.30pm
Jeramee…
Thu 10
Jeramee…
1.30pm
Jeramee…
Fri 11
Jeramee…
Sat 6
Sun 7
Tue 9
10.30am / 1.30pm
11am
Minotaur
11am / 3pm
Minotaur 2pm
Minotaur
11am / 1.30pm
10.30am
10.30am
Jeramee…
10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am
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Jeramee…
Sat 12
10.30am / 1.30pm
Sun 13
My Father, Odysseus
Jeramee…
Tue 15
My Father, Odysseus
Jeramee…
2pm
1.15pm
10.30am / 1.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm
Jeramee…
Wed 16
10.30am / 1.30pm
Thu 17
My Father, Odysseus
Jeramee…
Fri 18
My Father, Odysseus
Jeramee…
1.15pm
/ 7pm
11am
Sat 19
My Father, Odysseus
10.30am / 1.30pm
7pm
Jeramee…
2pm / 7pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
Sun 20
My Father, Odysseus
Jeramee…
Tue 22
My Father, Odysseus
2pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am / 2pm
Wed 23 My Father, Odysseus
2pm / 7pm
Thu 24
My Father, Odysseus
Sat 26
Minotaur
Tue 29
Minotaur
10.30am 11am
/ 3pm
3pm
Wed 30 Minotaur
11am / 3pm
Thu 31
Minotaur 11am / 3pm
APRIL 2016 Fri 1
Minotaur
3pm
Sat 2
Minotaur
11am / 3pm
Tue 5
My Father, Odysseus
Wed 6
My Father, Odysseus
Thu 7
My Father, Odysseus
Fri 8
My Father, Odysseus
UNICORN ON TOUR Can’t make it to London? Catch our shows on tour. Our highly successful show The Velveteen Rabbit plays at the New Victory Theater in New York in January and we have four new shows touring around the UK: Grass, The Snow Child, Martyr and Breaking the Ice. Visit the website for more information and join us on the road.
2pm / 7pm 2pm / 7pm 2pm / 7pm
2pm
Sat 9
Sun 10
My Father, Odysseus
2pm / 7pm
My Father, Odysseus
2pm
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Audio Described
Relaxed performance
Captioned
Insight discussion
Integrated Sign Interpreted performance
Preview performance Press performance – limited tickets
Sleepover Unicorn Late UP Club – free foyer events UP Club + – show-specific events, booking required
FOR TEACHERS
FOR PROFESSIONALS
This season we are offering free CPD sessions and resources for Baddies: the Musical, Martyr, The Snow Child, Minotaur and My Father, Odysseus (in-school workshops also available for shows).
We invite our industry colleagues and visiting professionals to join us for our producers’ showcases to share perspectives and ideas around making work for young people. See two performances and take part in discussion and networking afterwards.
To discuss any aspect of our Schools’ Programme, tickets, or to join our schools’ mailing list, please contact our Schools’ Relationship Manager, Ella Macfadyen on 020 7645 0544 or schools@unicorntheatre.com.
Thu 1 Oct (10.45am – 4pm)
See Breaking the Ice at 11.15am and Martyr at 2pm
Thu 17 Mar (10am – 3pm)
Visit the Everything Else section of our website for primary and secondary school information and to download resources.
See Jeramee at 10.30am and My Father, Odysseus at 1.15pm £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:
PwC Mayer Brown Financial Times
GROUNDBREAKER, PIONEER AND VISIONARY PATRONS:
Anonymous Tim and June Gooch Richard and Jenny Hardie David Isaacs Harvey and Allison McGrath
NoraLee and Jon Sedmak Sir John and Lady Spurling David and Francine Sumners Rachel and Anthony Williams
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS`:
The Mackintosh Foundation
The Equitable Charitable Trust
IN OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK EVERY SINGLE SUPPORTER OF THE UNICORN WHO HELPED TO BUILD OUR HOME ON TOOLEY STREET. 23
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CELEBRATE WITH US... Join us this festive season at the Unicorn, the UK’s home for award-winning theatre for families. On our main stage is Baddies: the Musical, a criminally good show about your favourite fairytale baddies, for everyone aged 6 and over. In our smaller space we present The Snow Child, a highly visual production based on the classic Russian folktale for ages 3+ and, lastly, for the under 5s, there is a unique and festive global grotto with story-telling and craft-making from around the world. Don't forget – theatre is for life, not just for Christmas! Visit our website or pick up a brochure to see what else we have on offer and save money by booking for another show (or two) along with your Christmas tickets. To take up our multi-buy offers book for two shows at once and save 10% on tickets, or book for three and save 15%.
Age guidance
Access performances
Other events
Xtra Small: 4 & under
Audio Described
Insight discussion
Small: 4-7
Captioned
Preview performance
Medium: 7-12
Deaf Friendly
Press performance
Large: 13+
Integrated Sign Interpreted performance
Sleepover
Xtra Large: adults
Relaxed performance
UP Club free foyer events UP Club + show-specific events, booking required
Wed 18 Nov – Sun 3 Jan A Unicorn / Sheffield Theatres / Dancing Brick production
A WINTRY TALE FULL OF WARMTH THIS CHRISTMAS. By Valentina Ceschi and Thomas Eccleshare Once upon a time there was a man and his wife who loved one another dearly, and although they were content and they lived happily there was just one thing they longed for: a child of their own. So one cold, white winter’s day, they sculpt a daughter out of snow and something magical and extraordinary happens.
Image: Nancy Brown / Getty
This beautiful and inventive show by award-winning company Dancing Brick will transport you into the wintry world of this gorgeous Russian folktale. Age guide: 3+ Running time: Approx 50 mins
Teacher resources, CPD and in-school workshops available
A Unicorn production
FAIRYTALE VILLAINS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE... Tue 3 Nov – Thu 24 Dec Book and Lyrics by Nancy Harris Music and Lyrics by Marc Teitler Story by Nancy Harris and Marc Teitler Directed by Purni Morell
Sure, I eat people’s grandmothers once in a while, but that doesn’t make me a bad person… it makes me a good villain. So you think that being bad is wrong? Think again. In fact, it’s actually fine – and absolutely necessary if that’s your job. Which it is for the likes of the Big Bad Wolf and Captain Hook. Thing is, how do you know who is really good at being bad and who is really bad at being good? Sometimes it’s a little hard to tell… Step into the real lives of the fairytales’ most villainous characters in this sublimely entertaining, larger-than-life new musical for children and adults that features live music onstage. This is sure to be the baddest musical in town! Age guide: for everyone aged 6 and over Duration: Approx 2 hrs (including an interval) Fairytale Fun £8
Teacher resources, CPD and in-school workshops available #BaddiesTheMusical
ARE YOU 10 ON THE
1 DEC 2015?
Join us for a special glitzy red carpet event to celebrate your birthday (and ours!). Visit the website to find out more.
Tue 8 – Wed 23 Dec A Unicorn event
EXPLORE OUR GLOBAL GROTTO. Join us as we wish everyone Heri ya krismas! Joyeux Noël! Nadolig Llawen! Wesołych Świąt! Feliz Navidad! and a Merry Christmas! Meet a friendly duo who travel the world to find the true spirit of Christmas. Together you will create festive crafts and listen to tall tales of Christmasses from other lands in this fun and interactive storytelling experience. Before the event, relax in our festive lounge area with a pop-up Unicornershop. Age guide: 2 – 5s Duration: 1 hr
BADDIES EVENTS TICKET PRICES SLEEPOVER: MAGICAL MIDNIGHT MISCHIEF
BADDIES: THE MUSICAL
11 & 18 Dec, 7pm
Under 18s: £12*, £16, £18
Join us for a Unicorn sleepover this Christmas: watch the show, meet the actors and take part in a whole host of activities onstage before you bunk down on the set for the night. As usual – no grown-ups allowed!
Adults: £18*, £22, £24 (concessions £3 off)
For ages 8 – 12 | £75 (includes dinner, performance, workshop and breakfast)
UP+ FAIRYTALE FUN
Previews (3 – 10 Nov): £16
Seats in our Weston Theatre are now numbered and we have introduced price bands so that you can choose the right seat at the right price for you. *Slightly restricted view
THE SNOW CHILD Previews (18 – 24 Nov): £12
14 & 21 Nov
Under 18s: £12
Do you want to be a fairytale goodie or baddie? At this post-show workshop we'll be making tiaras, masks, helmets and hats, play some drama games and finish with an ice cream treat.
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
Adults: £18 (concessions £3 off)
Under 18s: £12 (includes 1 adult per child)
For ages 6 – 11 | £8
Adults: £5 (limited number of additional places, only bookable by phone)
HOW TO BOOK
WAYS TO SAVE
Visit unicorntheatre.com, call our Box Office team on 020 7645 0560 or pop in to book your tickets.
FAMILY TICKET
You can also buy interval and gift packages along with your tickets. Visit the Unicornershop webpage for details.
SCHOOL GROUPS OF 10+
20% off when you buy 4 tickets.
£10, one free teacher for every 10 pupils.
DIARY
DECEMBER 2015
Baddies: the Musical
1pm
Wed 4
Baddies: the Musical 1pm
Thu 5
Baddies: the Musical
Sat 7
Sun 8
Tue 10
Wed 11
Thu 12
Fri 13
Sat 14
Sun 15
Tue 17
1pm
Fri 20
Sat 21
Sun 22
Tue 24
Thu 26
Fri 27
Sat 28
Sun 29
Sun 6
Baddies: the Musical
Tue 8
Baddies: the Musical
Wed 9
2pm
2pm 1pm
/ 7pm
Baddies: the Musical 1pm
Thu 10
Baddies: the Musical
Fri 11
Baddies: the Musical
Sat 12
Baddies: the Musical
Sun 13
Baddies: the Musical
Tue 15
10.30am
10.30am 2pm
/ 7pm
2pm
Baddies: the Musical 10.30am
2pm / 7pm
1pm
Baddies: the Musical 11am
Baddies: the Musical 11am
Baddies: the Musical 2pm / 7pm
The Snow Child
Fri 18
The Snow Child
10.30am
Baddies: the Musical 10.30am
Baddies: the Musical
The Snow Child The Snow Child
Baddies: the Musical
The Snow Child
2pm
/ 7pm
2pm
Baddies: the Musical 11am
11am
Baddies: the Musical
Baddies: the Musical 10.30am / 2pm
The Snow Child 1.15pm
The Snow Child
Baddies: the Musical 7pm
Baddies: the Musical
The Snow Child
10.30am / 1.15pm
The Snow Child
10.30am 11am
Baddies: the Musical 2pm / 7pm
Baddies: the Musical 2pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child 11.30am / 2.30pm
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
8 – 23 Dec
Baddies: the Musical 2pm / 7pm 2pm
Baddies: the Musical 2pm / 7pm
Wed 23 Baddies: the Musical
Thu 24
2pm / 7pm
Baddies: the Musical
1.30pm
Sun 27
Wed 30
Thu 31
UNICORN_THEATRE
UNICORNTHEATRE
The Snow Child
10.30am / 1.15pm
The Snow Child
10.30am / 1.15pm
The Snow Child
10.30am / 1.30pm / 4pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
JANUARY 2016
Sun 3
Tue – Sat: 9.30am / 10.45am / 12pm / 2pm / 3.15pm / 4.30pm Sundays: 10.30am / 11.45am / 2pm / 3.15pm
UNICORN THEATRE, 147 TOOLEY STREET, SE1 2HZ
The Snow Child
The Snow Child
7pm
Tue 22
11.30am / 2.30pm 10.30am / 1.15pm
Baddies: the Musical
The Snow Child
2pm 2.30pm
11.30am / 2.30pm
11am / 1.45pm
Baddies: the Musical
10.30am / 1.15pm
10.30am / 2pm
Sun 20 Baddies: the Musical
The Snow Child
Baddies: the Musical
7pm
The Snow Child
2.30pm
The Snow Child
11am / 1.45pm
Baddies: the Musical
Baddies: the Musical / 7pm
11am / 1.45pm
11am / 1.45pm
Sat 19
2pm
/ 2.30pm
10.30am / 2pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
Baddies: the Musical 10.30am
The Snow Child
10.30am / 1.15pm
11.30am
Thu 17
1.15pm
The Snow Child
10.30am / 1.15pm
Baddies: the Musical
1.30pm / 5pm
Wed 16 Baddies: the Musical
The Snow Child
10.30am / 1.15pm
Baddies: the Musical
The Snow Child
Baddies: the Musical
Baddies: the Musical
Sat 2
Sat 5
Baddies: the Musical
10.30am 6.30pm
Fri 4
Wed 25 Baddies: the Musical
10.30am 1.15pm
Thu 19
Wed 18 Baddies: the Musical
Thu 3
UNICORNTHEATRE LONDON BRIDGE
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
The Snow Child
11.30am / 2.30pm
With thanks to: Snowfields Primary School
Tue 3
The Snow Child
7pm (by invitation) 11am
Design: Eureka!
Wed 2
NOVEMBER 2015
Baddies: the Musical
Cover photography: Hugo Glendinning
Registered Charity No: 225751
Tue 1