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Bold Lively Creative Innovative Hello again! Summer’s here with warm evenings (hopefully!), BBQs, and here, at unity, performances from far afield and our very doorstep. Your summer season is stuffed with riches, most of it created by the people of Liverpool. We dip into some of the city’s summer festivals, Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival and Physicalfest, which will bring colour, spectacle, drama, and a new piece especially created by the maverick director (and co-founder of DV8) Nigel Charnock. So prepare to jump into our season, dive head first into some great shows, as we sprint towards the Olympic opening ceremony in July! Enjoy! Graeme Phillips | Artistic Director
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Comedy
The Pirate Project
Fri 27 – Sat 28 Apr | 8pm ........................................................................................................................... Expect sword fights, theatrical storms and cross dressing aplenty. See bloodthirsty damsels out-sail, out-think, and out-fight every man on the high seas. The escapades of Anne Bonny, Mary Read and Ching Shih – swashbuckling female pirates of the past combine with intimate stories of personal piracy in the performers’ own lives. How did they do it? Would their 21st century counterparts have the guts to stick a dagger between their teeth, fire a broadside and make off with the booty? Created by Lucy Foster and the company Lucy Foster in co-production with Improbable
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Laurence Clark Health Hazard!
Wed 2 May | 8pm ........................................................... «««« Metro | «««« The Scotsman «««« Three Weeks | «««« Chortle Straight from BBC1’s We Won’t Drop The Baby, Laurence sets off again with camera in hand to show us the ridiculousness of our world when it comes to key decisions - this time on our health. A personal story, a frighteningly relevant piece, a one-man mission and a hilarious journey. “makes Chris Morris look lightweight… Dangerously funny” The Scotsman “a humourous hour that leaves you looking at the world in a different light” Evening Standard
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Paperwork
Thu 3 – Sat 5 May | 8pm ........................................................... A dark comedy inspired by the bureaucratic systems of life and the act of waiting. Caustic Widows invite you to delve into the darker side of human nature. Wander into a waiting room filled with chaos, desire, frustration and delirium. Performed by a cast of three women, Paperwork is a fusion of costume, art, film, sound art and physical theatre. Caustic Widows www.causticwidows.wordpress.com Choreography by Sian Williams (The KOSH) Directed by Elinor Randle (Tmesis) A making art production
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Drama
Our Lady of The Goldfinches
Tue 8 May | 8pm ...........................................................
A daughter’s search for truth.
The story of Jean McConville’s murder by the IRA and her daughter’s attempt to make sense of her death. After 30 years of searching, the Good Friday agreement prompted the IRA to disclose the location of Jean’s grave. From the sights and sounds of Bloody Sunday to the felling of the watchtowers, with traditional music and live mixed samples, this haunting play evokes a lonely beach in County Louth as it examines sacrifice, martyrdom and redemption. Written by Jane McNulty Directed by Bill Hopkinson A Small Mercies Production
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I Guess I Wish
Wed 9 May | 7pm ........................................................... UK PREMIERE
American composer Jeremy Lloyd’s musical theatre song cycle takes themes of unrealised ambition, dreams and love in this innovative collection of short stories. An international collaboration, Lights Up Entertainment take 7 upcoming directors to explore and create different interpretations of Lloyd’s quirky character-driven work. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the work of an upcoming star of musical theatre. LightsUpUK @LightsUpUK www.lightsupentertainment.co.uk Written by Jeremy Lloyd Produced by Lights Up Entertainment
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Dance
Shredding The Line
Fri 11 May | 8pm ........................................................... Allow yourself to be taken on a journey through the tears, lines, layers and textures of a complex shredded score, inspired by the simplest of objects: paper. Created by 30 Degrees Dance Company an exciting new company of final year student dancers from Edge Hill University. 30 Degrees is a company of passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic young dancers who are excited to share and develop contemporary dance through original and creative ideas.
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Heidi Talbot
Sat 12 May | 8pm ........................................................... Irish singer Heidi Talbot’s breakthrough solo release, 2008’s In Love + Light, mixed traditional and contemporary material, reinvented classics and little-known gems, winning glowing reviews across three continents, a US Indie Acoustic Award and a Best Female Vocalist nomination at the Irish Music Awards. Heidi’s follow-up The Last Star was equally successful winning critical acclaim. Compared to Björk, Enya, Linda Ronstadt, Norah Jones and Kirsty MacColl, don’t miss this acclaimed artist in an intimate performance. “A voice thats both awestruck and tender” The New York Times
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Drama
Waiting for Brando
Tue 22 – Thu 24 May | 8pm ........................................................................................................................... When that door opens everything changes… Two Liverpool seamen and two giants of American stage and screen, director Elia Kazan (On The Waterfront) and playwright Arthur Miller (The Crucible), confront their pasts in this story of brotherhood, betrayal, secrets and showdowns. Only one thing is certain – everything will change when Brando arrives. An urban myth – when Elia Kazan was filming On The Waterfront in a dockside bar in New York, two Liverpool merchant seamen were allowed to stay. Written by Mike Morris & Steve Higginson Directed by Carl Cockram Featuring Paul Duckworth (Beating Berlusconi), Joe Shipman (Ten Tiny Toes), Michael Ryan (Warhorse) and Carl Cockram (The Scarlet Ball) Supported by Arts Council England and the Writing on the Wall Festival www.waitingforbrando.co.uk
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Drama
Wild Flowers
Thu 17 – Fri 18 May | 8pm ........................................................... ‘Flowers bloom and grow, some grow wild and wilt’ Set during the Liverpool Docker’s Strike in 1995, two brothers find themselves on different paths; James, a docker, and Peter, a parish priest. But when James’ life spirals out of control will his family turn their backs? Will anyone save his soul? A gritty Liverpool drama with an original folk rock score, this Mersey drama shouldn’t be missed. Contains strong language Written by Franny Conlin | Music by Geoff Hill Directed by Chris Doherty A Wild Flowers Production | An amateur production
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Floating
Tue 29 – Wed 30 May | 8pm ........................................................... Everyone has a story to tell about the NHS. Terrible food, waiting lists, infections, inefficiency and complaints. But alongside every scare is an unheard story of compassion and kindness. What are the stories from the caring face of the health service? Meet a high-dependency nurse, overworked, overstretched, undervalued. The beating heart of your NHS. Written & directed by Sam Freeman An SFT Production
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PhysicalFest
Double Bill:
Taciturn & Tmesis
Fri 25 May | 8pm ........................................................... Taciturn: Worst Case Scenario A survival guide to deal with all your worst case scenarios. We will equip you with the necessary skills to prepare for every eventuality, ‘hope for the best, expect the worst’. Made in collaboration with Company Chameleon, Gary Clarke, Frauke Requardt and Big Wow Theatre Company. www.taciturn.co.uk
Tmesis: Shocking moves, loud music, loud language and unexpected incidents occur in an exciting new piece, created for Physical Fest by Tmesis Theatre and the superstar of physical theatre, Nigel Charnock (co-founder of DV8). Directed by Nigel Charnock www.tmesistheatre.com www.physicalfest.com
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Fest Live
Sat 26 May | 8pm ...........................................................
Fest Live is an annual showcase for the best new physical theatre from new and established companies based nationally and internationally.
The evening features five very different extracts of dynamic and visually stunning new work chosen by a panel of practitioners. Guest-hosted by a surprise comedian, the audience vote for their favourite piece to award the ‘Fest Live Audience Favourite Award’. Physical theatre incorporates many styles such as mask, acrobatics and dance theatre which use primarily movement to tell stories and ideas. Engrossing to watch, it will surprise, excite and inspire you. Physical Fest hosts workshops, classes and performances and runs from 25 May – 2 June. www.physicalfest.com
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Music
Walsh and Pound
Fri 1 Jun | 8pm ...........................................................
Nominated Musician of the Year (Will Pound) BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012
Will Pound and Dan Walsh are two of the most exciting and unique young musicians on the music scene. Labelled respectively as ‘one of the most original harmonica players in Britain’ and ‘the UK’s top Clawhammer banjoist’, the two have joined forces to create a highly entertaining and astonishing live set to great critical acclaim. www.walshandpound.co.uk
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‘cant sleep clowns will eat me’
Tue 12 – Wed 13 Jun | 7:30pm ........................................................... June, 2012, with only days to go before a Royal visit to Liverpool the security services discover a sinister terrorist plot. The police desperately try to find out who is behind it Olaf, drunken German communist? Poetry-loving Hassan? The free-ranger Prudence Biles? Or the exploding pizza man? Come, see the mayhem unfold as one-man-crimewave Christy Moore wreaks havoc all the way from Kirkby to St Helens in this ‘explosive’ musical farce! A Burjesta Theatre production
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Musical
WAG – AMUSICAL
Thu 7 – Sat 9 Jun | 8pm ........................................................................................................................... World Premiere Stan Boardman’s hilarious funny musical! The highs and lows of a supermarket check-out girl Jane who wants to marry a footballer. Her friend Mary thinks it’s a good idea until it happens. Girls, do you want to be a WAG? Well see the potential pitfalls in this hilarious tongue in cheek ‘WAG - AMUSICAL See it first at unitytheatre before a UK tour! Written by Stan Boardman (The Comedians, Celebrity Wife Swap, Celebrity Coach Trip) Directed by Pauline Daniels (Brookside, Bread, The Comedians) Music & Lyrics by Paul McCoy (Stars In Their Eyes Winner) A Onespot Entertainment Production www.wag-amusical.com
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Familyshow
Remember Remember
Sat 9 & Sat 16 Jun | 11am & 2pm ........................................................................................................................... A red hood... A glass slipper... Two little elves & a big bad wolf... In a world of forbidden stories and forgotten fairytales, enter a magical world under the watchful eye of a Master Time-Keeper and play your part in this exciting adventure. An interactive experience for 4 - 7 year olds, combining original music, animation and play. Travelled Companions specialise in creating original, imaginative and engaging theatre for young audiences. “I want to see this show again, it was like magic!” Magnus, aged 4 Travelledcompanions A Travelled Companions production
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Comedy
Terry Titter’s Summer Camp 2012
Thu 14 – Sat 16 Jun | 8pm ........................................................... Mr Titter’s super soar-away silly sunshine spesh for jolly June. Following on from last year’s sell-out Chrimbo cracker, he’ll be sizzling back to base for three hot and sticky summer nights to keep you tittering through the tulips. With an inspired use of comic character and puerile nonsense, pack your bags for a spicy adult evening of fiery fun. ‘See him, be appalled, then see him again’ The Independent Terry Titter
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Bash: Latter Day Plays
Tue 19 – Fri 22 Jun | 8pm ........................................................... Seemingly nice people are capable of dreadful deeds. Greek myth meets contemporary American sensibility in Neil LaBute’s trilogy of one-act plays. Exploring the extremes to which people can be driven in response to fear, pain and religious conviction. Directed by Gillian Lemon (Director of Lodestar Theatre Company’s award-winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch) A said&done production
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Drama
A Thousand Murdered Girls
Sat 23 Jun | 8pm ........................................................... Based on the diaries and last testaments of Greek Women Resistance Fighters, from 1944 through to 1949. From fighting fascists in the towns and villages of Greece through to island concentration camps. This beautiful and harrowing play challenges perceptions of the Second World War and British involvement in Greece. A Thousand Murdered Girls is not for the faint hearted. Written by Darren Guy
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God’s Official
Wed 27 – Sat 30 Jun | 8pm ........................................................... A hyper-active comedic tale of loyalties and injustice. Devastated that a dodgy refereeing decision has condemned their beloved football team to relegation, Cliff and Degsy seek retribution by abducting the referee. As their half-baked plan goes increasingly awry, the captivated official has his Christian faith to draw on whereas his clueless captors can barely muster a coherent thought between them. Written by acclaimed playwright Robert Farquhar (Dead Heavy Fantastic, Bad Jazz, Big Wow Theatre). An Odds On Theatre Company production Featuring Derek Barr (Casualty, Hollyoaks) and John McGrellis (Savage)
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Comedy
Improvageddon
Tue 3 Jul | 8pm ........................................................... Four teams enter, only one team leaves in this epic improvised battle featuring some of the UK’s best improvisation companies. Improv duelling at its sharpest and you, the audience, decide who shall be crowned champion. Featuring scenes, songs and silliness, all inspired by audience suggestions (audience participation optional but recommended), this is improvisation at its bloodiest. All profits go to the winning team’s choice of charity. Impropriety
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An Impropriety and unitytheatre production
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The Crucible
Thu 5 – Sat 7 Jul | 7:30pm ........................................................... Arthur Miller’s most famous play, The Crucible, depicts the 1692 witch trials in Salem, Massachussetts. With clear parallels to the McCarthy anti-communist hysteria of 1950’s America, his assessment of people persecuted for failing to conform to the view of the state is still relevant today. One of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century Arthur Miller’s work includes All My Sons, Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge. Produced by Merseyside Academy of Drama www.merseysidedrama.com An amateur production. This amateur production is performed by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.
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Drama
Rest Upon The Wind
Tue 10 Jul | 8pm ........................................................... ‘A little while, a moment of rest upon the wind, and another woman shall bear me.’ Inspired by Khalil Gibran’s book, The Prophet, published in 1923 before going on to sell over a hundred million copies. The story of Middle Eastern immigrants forced through Ottoman oppression and bloody wars to flee and seek refuge and then suffer alienation in America. A scintillating new script, electric performances, live music and stunning visual imagery all combine to make this an unmissable night at the theatre! Written by Nadim Sawalha Directed by Tanushka Marah Part of Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival in association with unitytheatre
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1979
Thu 12 Jul | 8pm ........................................................... 1979, Iraq, Saddam Hussein rises to power after the resignation of president Al-Bakr, meanwhile following the success of the Islamic revolution Khomeini rose to power in Iran. Killing, torturing and suppressing their own people like animals, before engaging in a devastating war a million Iraqi and Iranian soldiers and civilians are estimated to have died. An installation-dance-performance, two artists born during the war draw the audience into the horrors in their memories, where a human life was worth less than a dog’s. A Moussem production with the support of the EU Culture programme Part of Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival in association with unitytheatre www.arabicartsfestival.co.uk
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Dance
Merseyside Arabic Dance Showcase
Sat 14 Jul | 8pm ........................................................................................................................... Students and teachers of Middle Eastern dance come together from across Merseyside to perform this unique and colourful showcase. Come along and enjoy an enchanting evening of music and dance performances from North Africa and beyond. Co-ordinated by Caroline Afifi, one of the founding members of the Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival, she has been performing and teaching Egyptian Dance for 16 years and working nationally and internationally. Directed by Caroline Afifi A Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival Associate Event
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StandUpComedy
Edinburgh Preview Wil Hodgson & John Robins
Thu 19 Jul | 8pm ........................................................... Two Edinburgh previews for just £8!
Wil Hodgson: Kidnapped by Catwoman
Perrier Award Winner | Russell Howard’s Good News From Catwoman to Samantha Fox Strip Poker via Hattie Jacques Bed Bath, the crushes, fantasies and desires of a geeky 80s/90s childhood explored in a confessional new show.
John Robins
«««« Chortle | ««««« Three weeks Fresh from his appearance on Russell Howard’s Good News John tells tales of childhood innocence and adult shenanigans. “one of the most naturally gifted comedians I’ve seen” Telegraph
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The Airborne Adventures of Elisabeth & Jeanne
Fri 20 – Sat 21 Jul | 8pm ........................................................... “For a woman in 1799, the only way was up. In 2011, other directions are available.” 31st Dec 1799. Elisabeth and Jeanne, balloonistsextraordinaire, are about to perform their most daring feat and parachute into a new century. Ahead, a future where women and men are said to be equal in all things. But at what price ...? Written by 2011 Kings Award for New Writing winner Rob Johnston (Rid The World). Breathe Out Theatre www.breathouttheatre.org
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MusicDrama
Bella
Tue 17 – Wed 18 Jul | 8pm ........................................................................................................................... 1940, legendary boxing venue Blackfriars Ring is destroyed in the blitz. Having ‘forgotten’ to renew her insurance, boxing promoter Bella Burge has lost everything. Sifting through the ruins she remembers and replays moments of her extraordinary life. From being the confidante of the queen of music hall, Marie Lloyd, to becoming the world’s first female boxing promoter, Bella emerges from historical obscurity with live music, song, dance and film to set the record straight. Devised, written and performed by Denise Kennedy Directed by Paula Simms | Music by Andrew Frizell Choreography by Sarah Black | Dramaturgy by Esther Wilson A Making Art production | Funded by Arts Council England
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Comedy
To Rome And Back
Wed 25 – Sat 28 Jul | 7:30pm ........................................................................................................................... A great train journey across Europe with football triumph, overcrowded carriages, waterless toilets, cheap wine, the beautiful Rhine Valley, the wonder of the Alps and the primary symptoms of dysentery. No greater train journey has been undertaken than the one that departed from Liverpool’s Lime Street station in May 1977 bound for the eternal city, Rome. At the other end of the line Bob Paisley’s Keegan-inspired Liverpool standing against the might of Borussia Mönchengladbach. A tale of human perseverance. “The Vauxy Theatre production packs quite a remarkable punch” Liverpool Daily Post on Wearing Colours A Vauxy Theatre production
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Upcoming Events
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Apr Comedy
The Pirate Project
Fri 27 – Sat 28
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May StandupComedy Laurence Clark Wed 2 DarkComedy Paperwork Thu 3 – Sat 5 Drama Our Lady of The Goldfinches Tue 8 Musical I Guess I Wish Wed 9 Dance Shredding The Line Fri 11 Music Heidi Talbot Sat 12 Drama Wild Flowers Thu 17 – Fri 18 Drama Waiting For Brando Tue 22 – Thu 24 PhysicalFest Double Bill: Taciturn & Tmesis Fri 25 PhysicalFest Fest Live Sat 26 Drama Floating Tue 29 – Wed 30
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Jun Music Musical FamilyShow Musical Comedy FamilyShow Drama Drama Comedy
Walsh and Pound WAG - AMUSICAL Remember Remember ‘cant sleep clowns will eat me’ Terry Titter’s Summer Camp 2012 Remember Remember Bash: Latter Day Plays A Thousand Murdered Girls God’s Official
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Jul Comedy Improvageddon Tue 3 Drama The Crucible Thu 5 – Sat 7 Drama Rest Upon The Wind Tue 10 Dance 1979 Thu 12 Dance Merseyside Arabic Dance Showcase Sat 14 Dance Bella Tue 17 – Wed 18 StandupComedy EP: Will Hodgson & John Robins Thu 19 Drama The Airborne Adventures... Fri 20 – Sat 21 Comedy To Rome And Back Wed 25 – Sat 28 22 | boxoffice: 0844 873 2888
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Participation ........................................................... unitytheatre can offer theatre tours with Q&A sessions, creative workshops, post-show discussions, cross-curricular projects and professional development for practitioners as well as being an Arts Award welcome venue. For more information visit our website or contact: louiseflooks@unitytheatre.co.uk
Exhibitions ........................................................... unitytheatre has exhibition space and showcases local and national artists work throughout the year. Our upcoming artists are: • Mandy Hills • Rob Calloway • Jennie Wishart • 1979
(10 Apr – 19 May) (22 May – 30 Jun) (3 – 28 Jul) (10 – 12 Jul)
Bar & Room Hire ........................................................... Open one hour before and after shows, beat the queues by pre-ordering your interval drinks. Many of our spaces are available for hire at competitive prices. We’re able to accomodate anything from meetings, interviews and auditions to small conferences. We can provide projectors, flipcharts, tea and coffee and facilitate catering for a small extra charge. Discounts are available for charity and community groups. Due to performances our theatre spaces may not be available for hire after 6pm. For more information contact: Chris Hennessey, House Manager chrishennessey@unitytheatre.co.uk
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Donate ........................................................... Donations help us make theatre more accessible, bring drama to those who mightn’t have access and allow us to continue our work with children and young people. It’s easy to donate when you buy tickets through our box office or online. If you’d like to contribute more regularly contact: suewilliams@unitytheatre.co.uk about our standing order ‘Angels’ programme.
Businesses ........................................................... We’re looking for thriving, ambitious companies to work with to develop what we offer and enhance Liverpool’s best-value night out. Secure brand association, reciprocal marketing opportunities and special offers through a partnership that enables business and culture to flourish together. Contact samfreeman@unitytheatre.co.uk for details.
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, Hope Street Ltd, The Frood Family, Community Foundation for Merseyside, Hope Street Hotel and many more. 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. Errors and omissions excepted
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Last season we achieved...
35+ shows 11 premieres 30 sold out nights 12,000+ tickets sold 35+ school visits unitytheatre is a charity that brings high quality small-scale work to Liverpool, making theatre accessible to as many people by subsidising ticket prices, as well as regularly working with schools and young people. We support new companies and new work which goes on to tour nationally and internationally, raising Liverpool’s profile as well as benefitting the local economy. If you’d like to find out more about how you can support our work please check out our website for information on volunteering and donating. www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk unitytheatre unitytheatre youtube.com/unitytheatre unitytheatre.wordpress.com
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The Art Of Falling Apart by Big Wow Theatre, photo by Brian Roberts
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