SPRING 2018
WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON SPRING 2018
WEDNESDAY 28TH MARCH, 7PM
WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL, 8PM
FRIDAY 27TH APRIL, 7PM
MESSIAH (12A) BRISTOL OLD VIC
Pg. 10
HEATHER SMALL
Pg. 11
FESTIVAL CONCERT: A SERENADE TO MUSIC
Pg. 13
10 MAR
Pg. 12
THURSDAY 22ND MARCH, 7PM
20 MAR
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW
Pg. 9
24 MAR
SATURDAY 14TH APRIL, 7.30PM
Pg. 11
JULIUS CAESAR (12A) NT LIVE
TUESDAY 20TH MARCH, 7.15PM
SATURDAY 24TH MARCH, 7.30PM
30 MAR
27 FEB
WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL, 7PM
MACBETH (12A) - RSC LIVE
Pg. 9
SATURDAY 10TH MARCH, 7.30PM
FRIDAY 30TH MARCH, 8PM
12 APR
Pg. 10 SPRING CONCERT: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
17 MAR
Pg. 7
SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY, 8PM
SUNDAY 25TH MARCH, 6PM
THE MANFREDS MAKIN’ TRACKS 2018
SATURDAY 17TH MARCH, 7.30PM
22 MAR
LLOYD COLE
FRIDAY 23RD FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
15 MAR
25 JAN
Pg. 7
Pg. 9
Pg. 8
WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY - FRIDAY 2ND MARCH, 7PM
28 MAR
THURSDAY 22ND FEBRUARY, 7PM
BANFF FILM FESTIVAL
FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY, 8PM
VINCENT VAN GOGH: A NEW WAY OF SEEING
WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH, 7PM
4TH YEAR PLAY - THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
11 APR
Pg. 7
Pg. 6
Pg. 8
THURSDAY 15TH MARCH, 7PM
21 MAR
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (15) - NT LIVE
WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY, 7PM
SUGGS (18+)
DAVID BOWIE IS (ENCORE)
TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY, 5PM
25 MAR
Pg. 6
Pg. 5
FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY, 10AM & 1.30PM
Pg. 8
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27 APR
SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
TWELFTH NIGHT (12A) - RSC LIVE
THERE AND BACK AGAIN - AN ODYSSEY
THURSDAY 25TH JANUARY, 7PM
CONCERT AND CAKES
11 APR
Pg. 6
Pg. 5
Pg. 4
9 FEB
TOYAH
SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY (12A)
THURSDAY 8TH FEBRUARY, 7PM
CÉZANNE PORTRAITS OF A LIFE
16 FEB
Pg. 5
Pg. 4
23 FEB
ROCK AND ROLL REVOLUTION - THE BLUEJAYS
A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE (12A)
THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY, 7.15PM
24 FEB
Pg. 4
18 JAN
LES MISÉRABLES
8 FEB
Pg. 4
14 FEB
17 FEB
CHARITY CONCERT
The Friarage Theatre has been built to the same standards as the Princess Alexandra Auditorium but provides a more intimate space with 140 seats. The HD projector and surround sound mean it is the perfect venue for National Theatre Live and RSC Live.
22 FEB
15 JAN
WEDNESDAY 31ST JANUARY - SATURDAY 2RD FEBRUARY, 7.30PM
11 FEB
MONDAY 15TH JANUARY, 6PM
31 JAN
The 750-seat Auditorium has been designed and built to the highest performance specifications. The facility was opened in 2013 and has hosted numerous high-profile performers, such as, Jimmy Carr, The London Gospel Choir, The London Festival Opera and many more. The facility has also been awarded two prestigious RIBA awards for design excellence.
THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
14 APR
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
28 FEB
BOX OFFICE
OUR TWO VENUES:
THURSDAY 12TH APRIL, 8PM
29 APR
SPRING 2018
SUNDAY 29TH APRIL, 8PM
MASTERS OF THE HOUSE
Pg. 8
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN (12A)
Pg. 9
AN AUDIENCE WITH JULIAN NORTON
Pg. 10
STEVE HARLEY AND COCKNEY REBEL
Pg. 11
AN AUDIENCE WITH BRIAN BLESSED (18+)
Pg. 12
MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE (18+)
Pg. 13
EVENTS KEY
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Dance
Theatre
Music
Lectures
Live Streams
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WHAT’S ON SPRING 2018
MORE 2 SCREEN AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY (12A) (ENCORE) YARM SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
CHARITY CONCERT MONDAY 15TH JANUARY, 6PM TICKETS £4 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM A charity concert organised by Yarm School music students to raise money for ‘Children with Cancer UK’. This promises to be a fantastic evening of musical entertainment and all for a fabulous cause.
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A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE (12A) (DELAYED LIVE)
THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY, 7.15PM ADULTS £15, CHILDREN £10 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
Olivier award-winner Eve Best (A Moon for the Misbegotten and Hedda Gabler) and BAFTA-nominated actress Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax) star in this new classically staged production of Oscar Wilde’s comedy directed by Dominic Dromgoole, former Artistic Director of Shakespeare’s Globe. The first play from the Oscar Wilde Season, A Woman of No Importance will be broadcast to cinemas from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End. An earnest young American woman, a louche English lord, and an innocent young chap join a house party of fools and grotesques. Nearby a woman lives, cradling a long-buried secret. First performed in 1893, Oscar Wilde’s marriage of glittering wit and Ibsenite drama satirised the socially conservative world of the Victorian upper-class, creating a vivid new theatrical voice which still resonates today.
THE FRIARAGE THEATRE Matthew Bourne’s smash-hit production, Sleeping Beauty, was filmed at the Bristol Hippodrome in 2013 following a sell-out UK tour. The story begins in 1890, the year of the ballet’s first performance, at the christening of the heroine Princess Aurora. It was the Fin-de-Siecle period when fairies, vampires and decadent opulence fed the gothic imagination. As Aurora grows into a young woman, we move forward in time to the more rigid, uptight Edwardian era; a mythical golden age of long summer afternoons, croquet on the lawn and new dance crazes. Years later, awakening from her century long slumber, Aurora finds herself in the modern day, a world more mysterious and wonderful than any fairy story! Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty is a Gothic Romance that will delight dance fans of all ages.
T HURSDAY 25TH JANUARY, 7PM ADULTS £10, CHILDREN £8
THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN is thrilled to present one of the most talked about exhibitions of the year. Dedicated to the portrait work of Paul Cézanne, the exhibition opens in Paris before traveling to London and Washington. One can’t appreciate 20th century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne. Featuring interviews with curators and experts from the National Portrait Gallery London, MoMA New York, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée d’Orsay Paris, and correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences beyond the exhibition to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the impressionists – until now.
LES MISÉRABLES WEDNESDAY 31ST JANUARY - SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY, 7.30PM ADULTS £12, CHILDREN £8 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages, it is still breaking box-office records everywhere; the original London production celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This performance of the Les Misérables School Edition is kindly supported by Active Chartered Financial Planners.
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CÉZANNE PORTRAITS OF A LIFE
YARM SCHOOL PRESENTS
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THURSDAY 8TH FEBRUARY, 7PM
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
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THERE AND BACK AGAIN AN ODYSSEY FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY, 10AM AND 1.30PM ADULTS £7, CHILDREN £5 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
Follow CBeebies Patrick Lynch as he uses a pioneering mix of live cinema and theatre to take you on a thrilling ride across the magical world of ancient Greece. With miniature sets he directs the lights, camera and action in front of your eyes to show the famous battles, floating islands, one-eyed giants and angry Gods that make up Ulysses’ 20 year struggle to get back home. The use of multiple cameras magnifies in wide screen our table-top puppetry down to the smallest detail, turning a storm-in-ateacup into an Aegean tempest, laying out the fundamental fable hidden in this classic of world-literature.
MIDDLESBROUGH ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS
ROCK AND ROLL REVOLUTION - THE BLUEJAYS SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY, 7.30PM TICKETS £20 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM The Bluejays (Winners of the National Vintage Award for ‘Best Band’) present an electrifying and authentic tribute to the era when music changed the world forever. Between 1955 and 1959, artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, Eddie Cochran and Little Richard not only transformed the musical landscape but also the way we continue to look at the world today. Much more than just a concert show, The Bluejays take you on a historical journey via breath-taking renditions of the biggest hits of the era (Rock Around The Clock, That’s All Right, That’ll Be The Day, Tutti Frutti, Summertime Blues, Johnny B. Goode, Wake Up Little Susie, La Bamba, A Teenager In Love and many more) and reveal how the Rock ‘n’ Roll movement, rather than being “a communicable disease”, brought about a dream of equality and freedom that we still chase to this day. Organised by the Middlesbrough Rotary Club.
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WHAT’S ON SPRING 2018
NT LIVE AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
RSC LIVE AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (15)
TWELFTH NIGHT (12A) WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY, 7PM ADULTS £15, CHILDREN £10 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
Twelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister... Christopher Luscombe, Director of the ‘glorious’ (Daily Telegraph) Love’s Labour’s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (2014 and 2016), returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest comedy, a brilliantly bittersweet account of “the whirligig of time”.
THURSDAY 22ND FEBRUARY, 7PM ADULTS £15, CHILDREN £10 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
TEN FEET TALL PRESENTS
SUGGS (18+) FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY, 8PM TICKETS £28.50 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM Madness frontman Suggs not only sold out venues up and down the land with his one man show ‘My Life Story’, he also won rave reviews from the press and public. Now he’s back with a brand new show and performing at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium for the very first time. It’s been nearly 40 years since a teenage Suggs won the hearts of the nation, belting out the now classic ska hits One Step Beyond, My Girl, Our House and Baggy Trousers. With the songs sounding as fresh today as they did back in the 80s, Suggs has now turned his writing skills into capturing some of the many adventures he’s had in the course of his colourful career. Vertigo on the roof of Buckingham Palace while playing for the Queen’s Jubilee, nearly blowing the closing ceremony of the Olympics, watching his underpants fall to earth on Bowie’s driveway. Suggs has more stories to tell than the Brothers Grimm, and this show will see his effortlessly engaging skills as a raconteur combine with some of his best loved music.
Tennessee Williams’ twentieth century masterpiece Cat on a Hot Tin Roof played a strictly limited season in London’s West End in 2017. Following his smash hit production of A Streetcar Named Desire, Benedict Andrews’ ‘thrilling revival’ (New York Times) stars Sienna Miller alongside, Jack O’Connell and Colm Meaney. On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday. The scorching heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. Brick and Maggie dance round the secrets and sexual tensions that threaten to destroy their marriage. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out?
TEN FEET TALL PRESENTS
LLOYD COLE SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY, 8PM TICKETS £22.50 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM He wrote some of the classic hits of his generation, and we are thrilled to have Lloyd Cole playing here at Yarm’s Princess Alexandra Auditorium. Lloyd was the iconic frontman of Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, before continuing with his subsequent critically acclaimed solo work. Now, celebrating the release of his 1983-1996 anthology, Lloyd will perform songs exclusively from this classic period – with the show set to feature a string of hits that still stand the test of time today. Fans can expect to hear hits including Perfect Skin, Rattlesnakes, Forest Fire, Lost Weekend, Brand New Friend, Jennifer She Said, Are You Ready to be Heartbroken? and much more.
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM PRESENTS
TOYAH
SNOWLINE MEDIA AND THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM PRESENT
SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY, 7.30PM TICKETS £16 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM From punk princess to high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved actress and music composer. In a career spanning thirty years Toyah has had thirteen top 40 singles, recorded twenty albums, written two books, appeared in over forty stage plays, made ten feature films and presented such diverse television programmes such as Watchdog and Songs Of Praise. Toyah continues to be seen on film with her recently completed starring role in the British film Power of Three, a light-hearted feel-good comedy that follows the adventures of 3 friends who pool their strengths when the going gets tough. Additionally, the track Quicksilver by The Humans features prominently in the short film Marigolds. With new book projects and music releases in the pipeline and live concert dates scheduled for the year ahead, Toyah maintains her multi-faceted and vibrant career.
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BANFF FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY 23RD FEBRUARY, 7.30PM ADULTS £14, CONCESSION £12 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
Experience an evening of extraordinary short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel through an exhilarating collection of the latest films from the most talented adventure film makers of today. An exciting event not to be missed with free prize giveaways!
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WHAT’S ON SPRING 2018 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM PRESENTS
THE MANFREDS MAKIN’ TRACKS 2018 SATURDAY 17TH MARCH, 7.30PM ADULTS £22, CONCESSIONS £19 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
YARM SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
CONCERT AND CAKE SERIES TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY, 5PM TICKETS £2 RECITAL ROOM After its recent success, the Concert and Cake series returns. A special early concert featuring some exceptional talent performing exquisite classical repertoire whilst you can enjoy a piece of cake!
The ‘60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz – a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance. As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60’s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers from their new album ‘Makin’ Tracks’.
YARM SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
WEDNESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY - FRIDAY 2ND MARCH, 7PM ADULTS £5, STUDENTS £1 STUDIO THEATRE
Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.
Two pairs of identical twins, each with identical names – who thought that was a good idea? In this farcical comedy, adapted by Shakespeare from an ancient Roman play, Antipholus and his servant Dromio arrive in the city of Ephesus, unaware that their missing dopplegangers live there. Expect confusion and chaos, angry masters, confused servants and one very upset wife. A Fourth Year production.
MORE 2 SCREEN AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN (12A)
MORE 2 SCREEN AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENTS
DAVID BOWIE IS (ENCORE)
THE ENTERTAINERS AND THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM PRESENTS
MASTERS OF THE HOUSE
SATURDAY 10TH MARCH, 7.30PM ADULTS £21, CONCESSIONS £18 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM Don’t miss this musical feast featuring former stars from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, The Producers and other hit West End musicals, performing in concert. The show is constantly being updated with songs carefully selected from over eight decades of popular musical theatre, including favourites such as Suddenly Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Oh What A Circus (Evita), Defying Gravity (Wicked), Tell Me It’s Not True (Blood Brothers) and some wonderful show medleys.
THURSDAY 15TH MARCH, 7PM ADULTS £10, CHILDREN £8 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE The ‘David Bowie Is’ exhibition was the fastest selling in the Victoria & Albert Museum’s history, featuring a remarkable collection of artefacts from the David Bowie Archive. First released in 2013, this film takes the audience on a fascinating journey through the exhibition with special guests and expert insights, revealing the creativity and evolution of Bowie’s ideas.
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
VINCENT VAN GOGH: A NEW WAY OF SEEING
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THURSDAY 22ND MARCH, 7PM ADULTS £15, CHILDREN £10 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH, 7PM ADULTS £10, CHILDREN £8 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
A new production of Oscar Wilde’s social comedy, Lady Windermere’s Fan, directed by award-winning writer, actor and director Kathy Burke, will be broadcast live to cinemas from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End.
Perhaps more than any other artist, Van Gogh’s life has long captured the imagination of storytellers. Delving deep into his fascinating and sometimes deeply troubled world comes this definitive, award-winning documentary directed by David Bickerstaff.
Ben Whishaw (The Danish Girl, Skyfall, Hamlet) and Michelle Fairley (Fortitude, Game of Thrones) play Brutus and Cassius, David Calder (The Lost City of Z, The Hatton Garden Job) plays Caesar and David Morrissey (The Missing, Hangmen, The Walking Dead) is Mark Antony. Broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre, London.
Showcasing Van Gogh’s iconic works like never before and featuring exclusive interviews with the curatorial team at the Van Gogh Museum, this EXHIBITION ON SCREEN favourite from Season 2 makes a welcome return to the big screen.
Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital.
The day of Lady Windermere’s birthday party, and all is perfectly in order. Until her friend Lord Darlington plants a seed of suspicion. Is her husband having an affair? And will the other woman really attend the party? Lady Windermere’s Fan explores the ambiguity of upper class morality and the fragile position of women in society in the late Victorian era.
You can’t beat the real thing and this IS the real thing! The West End comes to you- beg, steal or borrow to get a ticket!
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JULIUS CAESAR (12A)
TUESDAY 20TH MARCH, 7.15PM ADULTS £15, CHILDREN £10 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
With just their four superb voices and their amazing band, The Masters of The House succeed in recreating a spine-tingling, emotive tribute fitting of this great musical.
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Nicholas Hytner’s production will thrust the audience into the street party that greets Caesar’s return, the congress that witnesses his murder, the rally that assembles for his funeral and the chaos that explodes in its wake.
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WHAT’S ON SPRING 2018 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM PRESENTS
AN AUDIENCE WITH JULIAN NORTON THE YORKSHIRE VET
TEN FEET TALL PRESENTS
STEVE HARLEY AND COCKNEY REBEL FRIDAY 30TH MARCH, 8PM
SATURDAY 24TH MARCH, 7.30PM
TICKETS £27.50
ADULTS £7, CHILDREN £5
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Classic rock icon and original cockney rebel Steve Harley has written and recorded eleven albums in an acclaimed career covering four decades. Originally formed in 1973, Cockney Rebel had Top 20 hits with Judy Teen, Mr Soft, Mr Raffles, Here Comes The Sun and of course their No.1 Make Me Smile (Come Up & See Me) – one of UK radio’s most played songs of all time.
When the television cameras arrived at Julian’s veterinary practice in Thirsk in 2015, to follow him and his colleagues in their daily work, nobody could have expected what would follow. The Channel 5 series “The Yorkshire Vet”, in which Julian features as the main character, became a hit, attracting an audience of over 2 million and reaching as far afield as New Zealand, Canada and Australia. Following in the footsteps of James Herriot- Julian has spent much of his working life as a vet in the same practice- he has written two books: “Horses, Heifers and Hairy Pigs: The Life of a Yorkshire Vet” and “A Yorkshire Vet Through the Seasons” which explore stories from his working vet life. In conversation with Kate Fox, stand up poet and comedian, Julian talks about his life as a vet, what it’s been like starring on television and also his books.
RSC LIVE AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
BRISTOL OLD VIC AND THE FRIARAGE THEATRE PRESENT
MACBETH (12A)
MESSIAH (12A)
WEDNESDAY 28TH MARCH, 7PM ADULTS £10, CHILDREN £8 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE YARM SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
SPRING CONCERT: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! SUNDAY 25TH MARCH, 6PM TICKETS £5 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM Yarm School’s spring looks to the big screen for inspiration. From film scores to featured pieces and songs, there will be music to suit all tastes and one or two surprises too!
Inspired by Handel’s profound religious masterpiece, this acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production provides a rare chance to experience a powerfully dramatic account of Messiah and to rediscover the intense spirituality of its many well-known arias and choruses. Described by the critics as an ‘astonishingly beautiful’ (The Stage), ‘direct and impactful interpretation’ (The Times), this dramatised concert is a rare treat for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.
WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL, 7PM ADULTS £15, CHILDREN £10 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
TEN FEET TALL PRESENTS
HEATHER SMALL
Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder.
WEDNESDAY 11TH APRIL, 8PM TICKETS £28.50 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM As part of M People, with a string of hits including Moving On Up, One Night in Heaven, Search for the Hero, and albums including Elegant Slumming, Bizarre Fruit and Fresco achieving worldwide success, Heather became one of the most instantly recognisable and iconic British voices of the 1990’s – soundtracking a whole generation.
Our contemporary production of Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston’s RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company.
She has since enjoyed huge success with two solo albums – with the title track of her Proud album becoming the soundtrack to a host of major events including London’s successful 2012 Olympic bid, the 60th anniversary of VE Day in Trafalgar Square, England’s victory at the Rugby World Cup celebrations, and the official ceremony marking the handover of the Olympic Games from Beijing to London. But, not content to rest on her laurels, Heather’s passion for music gives her the impetus to keep moving forward and constantly challenge herself to break new ground. “If you got the feeling I do when I sing,” she smiles, “you’d understand.”
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WHAT’S ON SPRING 2018
TEN FEET TALL PRESENTS
AN AUDIENCE WITH BRIAN BLESSED (18+) THURSDAY 12TH APRIL, 8PM TICKETS £25 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
TEN FEET TALL PRESENTS
MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE (18+)
Larger than life actor, writer and presenter Brian Blessed is coming to The Princess Alexandra Auditorium. A giant of stage and screen, he is also an avid explorer and climber and ‘An Evening with Brian Blessed’ will combine anecdotes from his illustrious acting career with tales of his adventuring.
SUNDAY 29TH APRIL, 8PM TICKETS £26 THE FRIARAGE THEATRE
The show will see the OBE-honoured actor recounting stories from his numerous film and TV appearances from Flash Gordon to Black Adder and I Claudius to Z Cars. And he will also be talking about his three attempts to climb Everest without oxygen; his expedition to the jungles of Venezuela during which he survived a plane crash; his trek to the North Pole (he is the oldest man to go to the Pole on foot) and his 800 hours of space training in Russia! With a career spanning more than 50 years, there is no shortage of material. On screen, he has appeared in everything from Doctor Who to Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare films (four of them!). On stage his credits range from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and his trademark booming, operatic voice has also featured on everything from Peppa Pig character Grampy Rabbit, to a voice download on TomTom’s sat nav system. This show may not be suitable for those of a nervous disposition!
Great news here, with a brand-new show from Mock the Week’s one-liner kingpin, star of Live at the Apollo and TEN series on Radio 4 – Milton Jones is coming to Yarm! Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there, and this time he hasn’t just forgotten his keys.
YARM SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
Milton will be talking about his life so far – the ups, the downs, and why buying a see-saw was the best decision he ever made.
FESTIVAL CONCERT: A SERENADE TO MUSIC FRIDAY 27TH APRIL, 7PM TICKETS £5 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM Yarm School’s musicians and Choral Society will be performing an evening of 20th & 21st century music from Britain to the Balkans. From the beauty of Vaughan Williams and Finzi, to the mesmeric music of Pärt and Ešenvalds, this will be a very special concert.
But perhaps he should give all this up and seek the highest office in the land – but how do you get a desk and a swivel chair up a mountain? Oh and now he wants to be Prime Minister too. Can we do worse than the politicians we already have? Yes we can!
TEN FEET TALL PRESENTS
THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW SATURDAY 14TH APRIL, 7:30PM TICKETS £26.50 THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
He has been voted The Greatest Elvis Tribute in the World, sells out theatres around the globe and has been described by Elvis’s close friend and Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling as ‘simply the best out there.’ Named Best Elvis Tribute in the World in a worldwide fan poll, Chris Connor appears with his 12 piece live band The Steels and backing vocalists The Sweet Harmonies, in a magnificent 2-hour theatre production featuring the hits that made Elvis the undisputed king of rock and roll. There is only one Elvis Presley but if you weren’t lucky enough to see him play live, this is about as close as you’re ever likely to get.
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BOOK ONLINE: WWW.THEPAAONLINE.ORG
BOOK BY PHONE: 01642 792587
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WHAT’S ON SPRING 2018
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM SEATING PLAN
FRIARAGE THEATRE SEATING PLAN
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BOOK ONLINE: WWW.THEPAAONLINE.ORG
BOOK BY PHONE: 01642 792587
@PAAUDITORIUM
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HOW TO BOOK BOOK ONLINE
THE AUDITORIUM WEBSITE ALLOWS YOU TO BOOK ONLINE:
WWW.THEPAAONLINE.ORG PLEASE NOTE THERE MAY BE AN ADDITIONAL BOOKING FEE FOR SOME EVENTS.
BOX OFFICE THE BOX OFFICE IS LOCATED ON THE YARM SCHOOL SITE NEAR THE VEHICULAR ENTRANCE
OPENING HOURS: MON TO FRI 8.30AM - 4.30PM
TEL: 01642 792587 @PAAUDITORIUM PRINCESSALEXANDRAAUDITORIUM PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM
YARM SCHOOL, THE FRIARAGE, YARM, TS15 9EJ
WHERE TO FIND US THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA AUDITORIUM IS BASED IN THE HEART OF YARM, ON THE YARM SCHOOL SITE.
THE POSTCODE IS TS15 9EJ - THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THE HIGH STREET.
PARKING
There is limited free parking on-site for 250 cars so please arrive early if you intend to park at the Auditorium. There is parking on the High Street which is free after 6pm and only a short walk from the venue. Please note when the car park is full there will be no vehicular access but the pedestrian entrance will remain open.
ACCESS
The Princess Alexandra Auditorium offers easy access and floor-level seating for wheelchair users. There is a ramp up to the Auditorium from the reserved parking and a lift down to the Auditorium. When booking via the online system, the wheelchair spaces are highlighted with a diagonal line.
OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY 9.30AM TO 12NOON
Please inform the Auditorium Manager via email DPB@yarmschool.org or by telephone 01642 792587 if you would like to reserve a disabled parking bay.