Spring 2013 Brochure

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95+ shows 20+ premieres 300+ performers 1300+ donors 2012 was a bumper year.

We loved the innovation of FuelFest, were moved by Gold Mountain, inspired by Wolf Red, wept with laughter during Liverpool Comedy Festival, and kept the kids enchanted with Remember Remember.

In 2013 we’ll be doing even more - working with the city council and the Home Office to run a gang and gun crime project across Merseyside, alongside our usual packed programme of brilliant shows, workshops and open days.

But did you know that unitytheatre is a charity? This helps us keep theatre accessible to everyone by subsidising tickets, and continue our participatory work with schools, our local community and young people.

While we’re funded by Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council, we couldn’t survive without your support, buying tickets, giving us feedback, telling others about us and donating towards projects and activities.

Thank you for your ongoing support and see you soon! unitytheatre unitytheatre youtube.com/unitytheatre

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Wolf Red by Tmesis Theatre, photo by Mark Loudon

Hansel and Gretel

Tue 4 Dec – Sat 12 Jan I Times vary I Family

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Take a trip with Hansel and Gretel deep into the magical forest, where the trees are alive, wonderful creatures roam and a house made of sweets stands proud in the sparkling moonlight. Make friends with a not-so-helpful bird, face a wicked witch and eat sweets and cakes along the way!

With jolly songs, belly laughs, heroes and villains, all topped off with a sprinkling of magic, the festive season wouldn’t be the same without unity’s festive show.

Perfect for ages 5+ Signed performances: Sat 5 Jan I 5:30pm & Sat 12 Jan I 2pm Written by Jeff Young (The Voyages of Sinbad The Sailor) Directed by Nina Hajiyianni | Music & lyrics by Patrick Dineen unitytheatre in association with Hope Street Limited and Action Transport Theatre Find out more at www.hanselandgretelliverpool.co.uk

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The Art Of Falling Apart

Wed 9 – Sat 26 Jan I 8pm I Comedy

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Big Wow return with their sell-out show. A wilfully anarchic piece of comic theatre about how we all cope with just being alive.

“The humour is loud, non-stop and impeccably timed…” Total Theatre “a witty, razor-sharp script… …a work of awe-inspiring intensity.” Made Up Liverpool Performed by Tim Lynskey and Matt Rutter Scripted and directed by Robert Farquhar (Dead Heavy Fantastic) Soundscapes by Simon James (Wizards Of Twiddly) A Big Wow and unitytheatre production

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Go and see Big Wow. Amazing show

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Beatrice McEvoy - Audience Member

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Acoustic Night Tue 22 Jan I 8pm I Music

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The Midnight Ramble The award-nominated, critically acclaimed 6-piece soul/rock/blues outfit, The Midnight Ramble, are working with top producer Marc Joy (Oasis, Primal Scream)! Catch them in an intimate setting before they hit the mainstream!

Robert Vincent With plays on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, this brilliant singer songwriter is a fast-rising talent whose live shows and fantastic new album, Life In Easy Steps, have earned him critical acclaim.

Mike Roach After wowing audiences at October’s Acoustic Night, Mike Roach drives through a collection of powerful and edgy anthems with his loud, gritty voice.

Prepare to be blown away!

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Titus Andronicus Tue 5 – Wed 6 Feb I 7:30pm I Drama

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A Shakespearean tragedy of hatred, murder and cruelty.

An embittered Roman General returns from war, having captured the Queen of the Goths and her three sons.

Sacrificing the eldest, in memory of his own sons killed in battle, he provokes the Queen’s hatred.

But when she marries the new Emperor of Rome, she begins to plot her murderous revenge.

One of the country’s fastest rising ensembles supported

by Stephen Fry and the Royal Shakespeare Company, PurpleCoat Productions deliver an intense and highly emotional telling of one of history’s most underrated tragedies.

Not recommended for under 12s I Contains upsetting scenes A PurpleCoat Productions show

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Whole

Thu 31 Jan – Sat 2 Feb I 7:45pm I Drama

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Sex. Death. Love. Religion. Dubstep.

What happens when you’re in a hole?

What happens when that hole’s inside you?

What do you do to make yourself feel whole?

Last year, 3 teenagers emailed 20 Stories High to ask if they could make a play about their friend Holly. This is how it unravelled…

3 Teens:

…So that’s our story and we really want to tell it... And we want to play ourselves…

Cos actors wouldn’t really be as convincing as us…

20SH:

It’s an amazing story… But we’ve got loads on at the moment… We’re really sorry…

3 Teens:

But we really want to tell our story… It says on your website that “Everybody’s got a story to tell… and their own way of telling it…” We thought you’d help us..?

20SH:

OK… Well come back in a year, when we’re less busy, and let’s talk…

One year later…

This is the play we made with them…

WHOLE “It’s rare to discover a piece of innovative theatre, performed by a relatively young company, which restores your faith in theatre” The Stage (on Ghost Boy) Suitable for ages 13 + A 20 Stories High production | Script by Philip Osment Directed by Julia Samuels | Designed by Anna-Marie Hainsworth www.20storieshigh.org.uk #wholetheplay

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How A Man Crumbled

Fri 8 Feb I 8pm I Physical Theatre

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«««« The Scotsman «««« Edinburgh Guide «««« The Herald Award-winning Clout Theatre invite you to dive into the absurd world of the Russian poet and false moustache wearer Daniil Kharms.

Expressionist silent film meets grotesque slapstick in a world where clocks have no hands and a cucumber can kill a man. Three storytellers let narrative escape them as comic vignettes, metaphysical ponderings and bouts of senseless violence provide constant distraction.

“Full of vim and vigour… like a Mikhail Bulgakov story retold by the Three Stooges” Total Theatre www.clout-theatre.com

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TJ & Murphy Sat 9 Feb I 8pm I Music

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After a hectic year playing shows and festivals from the south of England to the Highlands of Scotland, TJ & Murphy look forward to opening 2013 with an intimate performance at unity.

Weaving an acoustic finger-picking style with unmistakable harmonies, hear some of the tracks from their new E.P ‘Us’, as well as some older favourites.

“Beautiful harmonies and superb guitar playing” Bob Harris - BBC Radio 2 “Sublime acoustic duo TJ and Murphy…Their beautiful songs and interwoven harmonies mark them out as ones to watch” Jade Wright - Liverpool Echo TJ & Murphy

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I Love You Because Tue 12 – Fri 15 Feb I 8pm I Musical

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A modern day musical love story

A modern twist on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, this hilarious new musical will have you smiling in your seat.

A young, uptight greeting card writer’s life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric friends and siblings, they learn to love each other not in spite of their faults, but because of them.

The absolute perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Day with that loved one.

“Infectiously entertaining!”

The New York Times on original production “A charming piece of work that will send you home smiling!”

The Wall Street Journal on original production Not suitable for young audiences Produced by Lights Up Entertainment Music by Joshua Salzman Book and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham Orchestrations by Larry Hochman facebook.com/LightsUpUK

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I love musicals and can’t wait to see this! It’s had great reviews on 3 continents and I like the Jane Austen twist’

Sue Williams, Executive Director, unitytheatre

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Daniel Bye: The Price Of Everything

Sat 16 Feb I 8pm I Comedytheatre

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«««« Financial Times How much is beauty worth?

What will people pay for an air guitar on eBay? Can I have a glass of milk?

Daniel Bye’s whistle-stop tour of bizarre facts and impassioned arguments is occasionally shambolic and often misleading - but always a joy to watch.

A performance lecture that is comic, provocative, and possibly a tiny bit sad, this show is a must if you’ve ever wondered about the difference between the price of an object and its value.

And you get a free glass of milk!

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Boy In A Dress Tue 26 Feb I 8pm I Theatre

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««««« Time Out Critics’ Choice «««« Scotsgay Third-gendered, fallen Catholic, ex-fashion model La JohnJoseph invites you to her raucously political and accidentally profound retrospectacle.

He combines song, vaudeville, proselytising, striptease and postmodern philosophy in an exhilarating collage which explores intersections between faith, gender, class, family and identity.

Travelling from Bootle to Brooklyn, featuring songs ranging from Cole Porter to Guns n Roses, this is her frank and almost charming autobiography.

Written by La JohnJoseph Performed by LaJohnJoseph and Erin Hutching Directed by Sarah Chew

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The Rainbow Connection

Thu 21 – Sat 23 Feb I 8pm I Drama

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Joe never goes out because he doesn’t want to.

Shelly never goes out but desperately wants to.

He is agoraphobic and is mourning the loss of his daughter in a car crash.

She is decidedly outgoing but kept dangling on a string by married boyfriend Bernie.

She is straight.

He is gay.

Can they ever be more than just friends?

A bittersweet romantic-comedy from the writer/ director team of the award-winning WANNABE. Written by Joanne Sherryden I Directed by Paul Goetzee Q&A – Fri 22 Feb

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Tales From Under The Counter Wed 27 – Thu 28 Feb I 8pm I Comedy

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A widow, a criminal son, an affair and a honeydew melon baby.

What happens when you lose everything?

If there are no customers?

Does your world end?

Do you create a new one?

Meet the owners of three abandoned shops as you enter their absurd and wonderfully, weird worlds.

Exploring love, loss, melons and the plight of all things small, come walk the streets between comedy and far darker places!

Idiotsinsync return to unity after a rapturous reception with this hilarious and newly adapted dark comedy.

An Idiotsinsync production Directed by Paula Simms

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Lady White Snake Fri 1 – Sat 2 Mar I 8pm I Dance/Music

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Returning to unity after their electrifying performance in Feb 2012, China Pearl presents a Chinese cultural show with beautiful and exciting music, dance and folklore to celebrate the year of the snake.

Suitable for all ages and delivering a high quality performance of passion and innovative movement, this beautifully crafted show is a night out not to be missed!

Free taster sessions Sat 2 Mar | 12:30pm onwards Try various Chinese cultural activities including dance, martial arts, calligraphy and arts & crafts.

Find out more at unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk A China Pearl production www.china-pearl.co.uk

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Why The Lion Danced

Sat 9 Mar I 11:30am & 2:30pm I Family

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Deep in the mountains of ancient China, every thirteenth moon a dreaded monster visits the village.

The villagers must protect themselves but which animal can save them?

Come and help scare the monster away. Join Tom and his family as they prepare for New Year’s Eve and discover the story behind the lion dance.

Chinese New Year is brought to life in this inventive production featuring live music, song and dance by award-winning Yellow Earth.

Perfect for ages 5+

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I always see the family shows, they’re always beautiful and lovely

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Jenny McGuire – unitytheatre Box Office Co-ordinator

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Café Chaos

Tue 12 – Wed 13 Mar I 8pm I Comedy

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Dangerous comedy and a tragic night out are just some of the specials on the menu at Café Chaos!

Mixing physical comedy, theatre, dance and music with bizarre storytelling, Café Chaos takes a closer look at prejudice and denial in a humorous, down to earth way.

From award-winning company The Kosh comes a funny, superbly skilful, gloriously theatrical and deliciously dangerous, edge of the seat, physical and verbal extravaganza!

‘Positively dazzling’ What’s On Stage ‘Sexy, fun and deliciously dangerous’ Metro ‘Wonderful theatrical creations’ The Scotsman Conceived and directed by Michael Merwitzer and Siân Williams.

Story by Roger Farrell. Choreography by Siân Williams.

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Borges and I Thu 14 Mar I 8pm I Drama

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««««« Fringe Review «««« Broadway Baby «««« The List Edinburgh Fringe sell-out company Idle Motion bring their Total Theatre Award nominated show.

Combining images of labyrinths, tigers and a universe of libraries in a multimedia spectacle.

Exploring the life of surrealist Jorge Luis Borges, it draws parallels between his life, his work and his readership, revealing a man on the brink of blindness.

‘A poetic and visual feast’ The Stage Idle Motion in association with The New Diorama Theatre and Greenwich Theatre, London

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I saw this company at Edinburgh Fringe and they blew me away, they are something special

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Sam Freeman, unitytheatre, Marketing Manager

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My Perfect Mind Tue 5 – Sat 9 Mar I 8pm I Comedy

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A comic tale of a man not doing King Lear.

Acclaimed actor Edward Petherbridge was cast as King Lear, when on the second day of rehearsals he suffered a stroke that left him barely able to move.

As he struggled to recover Edward made a discovery: the entire role of Lear still existed word for word in his mind.

From being on the brink of playing Shakespeare’s most revered role, to lying in a hospital bed, Edward had never imagined what tragedies and comedies lay in store for him.

Performed by stage legend Edward Petherbridge and Told By An Idiot co-founder Paul Hunter, this is a moving and comic exploration of the resilience of the human spirit through the prism of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.

‘Their work is never less than sublime’ The Independent on Told by an Idiot Post show event: Wed 6 Mar

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My Perfect Mind celebrates Told by an Idiot’s 20th anniversary as one of the UK’s leading and most inventive touring companies. The company has performed all over the world, working with artists including Carol Ann Duffy, Philip Pullman and Michel Faber and collaborating with the National Theatre, the RSC and the Barbican.

Created by Told by an Idiot Directed by Kathryn Hunter A Told by an Idiot, Young Vic and Drum Theatre Plymouth production Written by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge

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They constantly surprise with original and provocative work, a real highlight!

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Graeme Phillips - unitytheatre Artistic Director

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The 14th Tale

Fri 15 – Sat 16 Mar I 8pm I Spoken Word

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“I’m from a long line of trouble makers, of ash skinned Africans, born with clenched fists and a natural thirst for battle, only quenched by breast milk.”

The hilarious exploits of a natural born mischief growing from the clay streets of Nigeria to the roof tops of Dublin, and finally to London.

Fringe First winner Inua Ellams vividly recreates his upbringing in deft and beautiful poetry, while challenging expectations of what it is to be a young, black male today.

‘Ellams’ poetry is gourmet stuff’ Time Out A BAC Scratch Commission with Apples & Snakes.

A London Word Festival Commission.

Funded by Arts Council England. Produced by Fuel.

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Inua was here last spring with Black T-shirt Collection, I can’t wait to see him again

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Sue Williams, Executive Director, unitytheatre

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A Strange Wild Song

Tue 19 Mar I 8pm I Physical Theatre

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«««« The Scotsman «««« The Herald When a soldier’s camera is unearthed, his grandson searches for meaning through the photographs inside. He discovers a surreal world of childhood and imagination, as fragments of war explode into the present-day.

After a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, criticallyacclaimed Rhum and Clay mix absurdist humour and an original musical score to tell a touching story about finding light in the darkest of places. www.rhumandclay.com

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They’re a fantastic company, really cool and interesting work!

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Paul Dunbar – unitytheatre, Marketing Officer

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The Curse Of Sherlock Holmes Wed 20 – Thu 21 Mar I 8pm I Drama

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The acclaimed National Theatre actor Robert Stephens said to the star of Granada TV’s Sherlock Holmes Jeremy Brett; “Do not undertake the role of Sherlock Holmes. He will be your undoing!’’

“You must drop it, Mr. Holmes, you really must. It will be your undoing,’’ said Professor James Moriarty upon his first encounter with Sherlock Holmes.

Somewhere between the fact and the fiction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest creation stole the soul of Jeremy Brett, the actor who would become the embodiment of the Baker Street sleuth.

The Curse of Sherlock Holmes follows Jeremy as he fights for his sanity . . . His life.

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Wild Flowers

Fri 22 & Sat 23 Mar I 8pm I Drama

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Seaforth in the 90s was a time where work and family life are often one and the same.

James, the younger of two brothers, scabs the dockers strike to forge his own path in life. However, his naivety lands him in the clutches of the wrong crowd.

Wild Flowers explores the ructions caused within the Lavelle family as a result of the jealous brother’s actions.

With an original folk-rock score Franny Conlin’s gritty, hard-hitting yet honest drama reminds us that in Liverpool there is always a laugh to be had, even in times of hardship and adversity.

A Wild Flowers production

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Luke Wright: Your New Favourite Poet Tue 2 Apr I 8pm I ComedyPoetry

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««««« The Scotsman ««««« SG Fringe ««««« Broadway Baby «««« The List Expect thigh-slapping acerbic wordplay and bawdy bar room ballads as Luke Wright introduces you to a cast of greedy politicians and boozy ne’er-do-wells in his brand new show, Your New Favourite Poet.

Meet Jeremy, the public schoolboy who draws penises on everything; kung-fu fighting French copper Jean-Claude Gendarme; and witness the world’s first b-movie set in Brentwood in this ferocious, ‘wordy’ onslaught!

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Chris Ramsey: Feeling Lucky

Wed 3 Apr I 8pm I StandUpcomedy

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Following sell-out runs at Edinburgh Festival and London’s Soho Theatre, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of BBC 2 sitcom, Hebburn, Chris Ramsey comes to Liverpool!

As seen on Celebrity Juice, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News.

How did we get here? Elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… do you feel lucky?

“Stand-up gold” The Guardian “Frighteningly talented...” GQ “A brilliantly engaging natural storyteller” Evening Standard

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The Victorian in the Wall

Fri 5 – Sat 6 Apr I 8pm I Comedydrama

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Latte-land. Organic everything, endless box-sets, knock-throughs and maisonettes...

A work-shy writer discovers a Victorian man living in the wall of his flat. Everyone’s pretty surprised.

Adjustments need to be made.

Can the strange visitor unlock his hopeless career?

His flagging relationship? A story buried in these walls for over a century? (Doubt it. Maybe. Yes.) A brand new play from Perrier Award winner Will Adamsdale (Campus, The Boat That Rocked, Jackson’s Way) Contains songs. Banging on recycling boxes. A Nigerian.

A Fuel and Royal Court Theatre co-production

By Will Adamsdale, with Jason Barnett, Chris Branch, Matthew Steer & Melanie Wilson Co-directed by Will Adamsdale & Lyndsey Turner Funded by Arts Council England and the PRS for Music Foundation.

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Looking forward to Will’s new show, always a joy!

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Phil Saunders, unitytheatre, Technical Manager

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The Trench

Wed 10 Apr I 8pm I Drama

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««««« The List ««««« Fest ««««« Broadway Baby ««««« British Theatre Guide «««« The Times «««« What’s On Stage The award-winning team behind The Terrible Infants present a play inspired by the story of a miner who became entombed in a tunnel during WW1.

This award-winning Edinburgh Fringe sell out show, blends live music, puppetry and physical performance as not everything in the darkness of the trench is what it seems when a strange world is discovered beneath the mud and death.

Les Enfants Terribles in association with Wales Millennium Centre and Luton Hat Factory.

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Overspill

Fri 12 – Sat 13 Apr I 8pm I Drama

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“Glass bursts in stars, a shower of light, dust and ash, dust and ash, dust blooms, in a cloud of dust and glass.”

In Birkenhead every Friday night, same time and place, Potts, Baron and Finch get ready for their weekly dose of booze, birds and burgers. But their night out takes a terrifying twist when an explosion rocks the town centre, and a suspicious population points the finger.

Brutally confronting popular culture in its purest form, award-winning, Off The Ground, present Ali Taylor’s poetic, honest and highly-energetic play.

“Another triumph for Off the Ground – the company never fails to unearth new, young talent.” The Public Reviews on Peter Pan (2012) Directed by Dan Meigh (Julius Caesar – Everyman Theatre)

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Finding Joy

Wed 24 – Thu 25 Apr I 8pm I Comedy

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A comic, anarchic, touching, full mask adventure!

Joy is creative, funny, loves to dance, and is losing her memory.

Her grandson Danny is rebellious, fearless, bright, and always getting into trouble, when out of the blue, Danny decides to become Joy’s carer.

Where will their unexpected and playful bond lead them?

Vamos Theatre return brimming with visual inventiveness, music, puppetry and hilarity. Finding Joy is a fearless, yet touching story based on life events and true stories.

“An affecting, heartfelt production that is funny and touching in turn” The Guardian A Vamos Theatre and The Courtyard, Hereford co-production

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Michelangelo Drawing Blood Sat 27 Apr I 8pm I Music/Dance

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Michelangelo: painter, sculptor, architect, engineer and poet - the ultimate Renaissance man.

The show explores the forces that drove his genius.

An obsession with anatomy, passion for the male body and an intense Christian faith.

21st century theatre meets 16th century culture as three male performers bring to life the fluid twists and turns of Michelangelo’s drawings accompanied by animation, video and music performed live on renaissance instruments.

“A real work of art in every way – brilliant; wonderful” Prof John & Dr Patricia Gillies, Colchester (Afrodisiac) “So original and fascinating. Entering another world” Audience Member Contains male nudity | A Sound Affairs production

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Mind The Gap

Tue 30 Apr – Wed 1 May I 8pm I Immersive

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Nina is a young, Liverpool woman on a London tube carriage, when the carriage shudders to a halt it’s obvious that something serious has happened.

Trapped, Nina and her fellow passengers have to talk.

Pimento Theatre invite you to immerse yourself and experience the character’s external and internal thoughts and watch as their interlocking stories unravel.

An innovative theatrical experience, in a story exploring modern Britain today and the gaps that exist between ourselves and others.

Written and created by Ella Carmen Greenhill, Rachel Worsley and Joe Ward Munrow.

A Pimento Theatre production

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Waiting For Brando Tue 16 – Sat 20 Apr I 8pm & 2pm I Drama

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LS Media

Two Liverpool seamen.

Two giants of American stage and screen.

Director Elia Kazan (On The Waterfront) and playwright Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman, A View from a Bridge, The Crucible), confront their past in this story of brotherhood, betrayal, secrets and showdowns. Only one thing is certain – everything will change when Brando arrives.

Based upon an urban myth – when Elia Kazan was filming On the Waterfront in a bar in New Jersey, two Liverpool merchant seamen were allowed to stay.

This is their story and much, much more....

‘One of the most outstanding productions of our times’ LSMedia ‘Every once in a while an aspiring actor will watch a piece of theatre that reminds them just what drives them to pursue a career in acting; Waiting for Brando was such a performance’ Stagewon Magazine Post Show Q&A – Thu 18 I 2pm matinee – Sat 20 Starring Paul Duckworth (Beating Berlusconi), Carl Cockram (The Quiet Little English Man), Joe Shipman (Ten Tiny Toes) and Danny Hayes (Crying in the Chapel). Written by Mike Morris & Steve Higginson. Directed by Carl Cockram.

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Workshops/Q&As

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We’ve free post-show discussions after many of the shows for you to explore productions further!

Inua Ellams – Fri 15 Mar Hear from playwright, performer and illustrator Inua Ellams.

Twenty Stories High – All performances Find out about how Whole was created, from 3 teenagers to a stage show.

The Victorian In The Wall – Fri 5 Apr Get behind the scenes of this production with Perrier winner Will Adamsdale.

Told By An Idiot – Wed 6 Mar Discover how the renowned Told By An Idiot create their unique stylish work.

Waiting For Brando – Thu 18 Apr Meet the team behind this production by local playwrights Mike Morris and Steve Higginson

The Kosh – Tue 12 Mar Find out how this award-winning company create their funny, physical, storytelling work.

Vamos Theatre – Wed 24 Apr The UK’s top mask company discusses their show, process and method.

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Coming Soon New Standup Comedy!

The Boy With Tape On His Face Wed 29 May I 8pm I Comedy

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Actions speak louder than words in this outrageously funny, critically-acclaimed, one-man tour-de-force mime/comedy.

Early booking recommended!

Coming Soon New Drama!

Floating

Tue 28 & Thu 30 May I 8pm I Drama

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Meet a high-dependency nurse, overworked, overstretched, undervalued.

The beating heart of your NHS. ‘… a moving, beautiful, thought provoking play....’

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Exhibitions

........................................................... unitytheatre is dedicated to nurturing local and upcoming talent. Not just in theatre, but art too!

Take a stroll around our front of house area and view the work of the artists of tomorrow for free. unitytheatre is open from 1pm – 6pm Mon and 12 – 6pm Tue – Sat. No booking required.

For more information on exhibitions at unity please contact: chrishennessey@unitytheatre.co.uk

For Community’s Sake | End of Nov How we express ourselves, and try to work together to uphold the idea of ‘Community’.

Hansel & Gretel Schools | 6 Dec - 12 Jan An exhibition of work designed and created by schools for unity’s Christmas show Hansel & Gretel.

20 Stories High | 15 Jan - 2 Feb A complete history of the company throughout the years in posters, photographs and artwork.

Vivien Clemence | 5 Feb - 2 Mar Vivien’s work represents the link between an artist’s mental health and their work.

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Participation

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Get involved with us! From discussion sessions to professional workshops, teachers resources to fun family activities at the city’s big events and nurturing new talent, we’d love you to join in! Find out more at unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk Unity Youth Theatre A key part of unitytheatre, the Youth Theatre engages with young people to nurture and encourage their creative talents. Run by professional practitioners, members learn new skills, make new friends and create original and innovative performances.

For more information please contact louiseflooks@unitytheatre.co.uk

Bar & Room Hire

........................................................... unitytheatre’s bar is open one hour before and after shows, selling the finest selection of delicious wines, beers, spirits, tea, coffee and bar snacks.

Many of our comfortable, air-conditioned spaces are available for hire. We are able to accommodate anything from rehearsals, meetings, auditions, small conferences and much more and are able to provide projectors, flipcharts and refreshments for a small extra charge.

Our theatre spaces are subject to availability.

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Donate ........................................................... unitytheatre is a charity, funded by Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council to keep ticket prices accessible, run community and youth projects and present amazing theatre, dance, comedy and music.

However we rely on your continued support in buying tickets, telling others about us, giving us feedback and donating towards projects and activities.

It’s easy to donate: •

When you buy tickets: Simply set the amount you’d like to give when purchasing your tickets and add to your basket!

Don’t forget gift aid too if you are eligible!

• By standing order with our Angels scheme: Give on a regular basis – Just £5 a month can make a real difference!

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Sponsorship: We’ve loads of sponsorship opportunities from seats and spaces to brochures, e-mails and websites!

For more information contact suewilliams@unitytheatre.co.uk

Making Art ...........................................................

We are Merseyside and the North West’s key organisation in the development of new companies, practitioners and artists. The Making Art scheme provides a small financial loan with extensive support to aid the development of new shows.

Past participants include: Travelled Companions, Big Wow and Random Acts Of Wildness.

To find out more and apply visit our website.

Thanks & Patrons ...........................................................

Many thanks to Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council, The Makin Charitable Trust, Heritage Lottery Fund, The Home Office, The Frood Family, Hope Street Hotel and all unityangels and everyone who has donated when booking tickets.

Our patrons are (clockwise from top left) Bill Kenwright CBE, John Bishop, David Morrissey, Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE and Andrew Lancel.

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Your Tickets Finding us ........................................................... ...........................................................

Booking information can be found on the back of this brochure.

Reservations Tickets may be held for up to 3 working days.

Group bookings may be held for longer periods.

Concessions Discounted tickets may be available for: Over 60s | Under 16s | Full-time students Registered Disabled | Job Seekers | Groups of 10+ Returns & Exchanges unitytheatre does not refund tickets unless in the event of a show cancellation. We may be able to offer to resell tickets for sold out performances.

Tickets can be exchanged to alternate performances for 50p per ticket – Tickets must be returned to the box office 48 hours prior to the performance.

Latecomers May not be admitted until a suitable point in the performance.

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Our Address 1 Hope Place (Off Hope Street), Liverpool, L1 9BG

By Foot 5 mins from the Metropolitan Cathedral (towards the Anglican Cathedral) 30 seconds from the Philharmonic Hall

By Train 15 mins by foot from Liverpool Lime Street Station 10 mins by foot from Central Station (up Bold Street) Parking There are local pay-and-display car parks close to the theatre on Falkner Street, Myrtle Street, Cambridge Street and Mount Pleasant.

Access ........................................................... unitytheatre is fully accessible with a ramped entrance, lift to all levels and accessible toilets.

Large print and audio brochures can be provided on request, We have a radio hearing system in both auditoria For more info contact 0844 873 2888 unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk | 27

Buying Tickets

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Online Book Securely Online unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk

By Phone 0844 873 2888 / In Person Mon: 1pm – 6pm

Tue – Sat 12pm – 6pm (non performance days)

12pm – 6pm or show time + 15 mins Telephone lines can be very busy from 7pm

A private company limited by guarantee number 3333987 | Registered charity number 1062 463

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