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A York Theatre Royal, Touring Consortium Theatre Company and Bolton Octagon production

BRASSED OFFAdapted by Paul AllenBased on the Screenplay by Mark Herman

FRI 14 FEB – SAT 1 MARPassionate and inspiring – this funny and heartwarming drama is a celebration ofhuman endeavour and community spirit in triumph against all the odds.

To coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike of 1984, we are proud to presentthis production of Brassed Off.

It is 1992, Grimley Colliery faces the threat of closure and the future of the brass band seemsuncertain. With the miners torn between redundancy packages and the picket lines, band-leader Danny’s hopes of winning the national brass band competition seem like a distantdream. But the arrival of Flugelhorn-playing Gloria brings hope, romance and controversy tothe Yorkshire brass band on the brink of collapse.

Featuring a live brass band playing a rousing score that includes Rodrigo’s Concierto deAranjuez and Jerusalem.

Directed by Damian CrudenDesigned by Dawn Allsopp

Times: 7.30pm with 2.30pm (Sat) matineesPerformance Location: Main House

Tue-Thu Fri & Sat Matinees 18 & UnderDress £20 £24 £15 £15Stalls £18 £20 £15 £14Upper Circle £15 £17 £13 £8Gallery £12 £13 £10 £8

10 free tickets available per performance for u25s £8 for students & u25s available in the Upper Circle & Gallery£2 off in Stalls & Dress CircleSchools £8 all levelsConcessions £2 off See it First Night £10/£12

Signed performance: Thu 27 Feb, 7.30pm

Audio Described: Sat 1 Mar, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Captioned performance: Sat 1 Mar, 2.30pm

Spotlight Discussion with the director: Sat 22 Feb, 2.30pmTickets: Free, book via Box OfficeLocation: Keregan Room

After Show Discussion: Wed 26 FebTickets: FreeLocation: Main House

John McArdleBrookside

Clara Darcy

Helen Kay

James Robinson

Gilly Tompkins

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Brassed On York Ltd andShepherd Group ConcertBrass Band presentA Young Person’s Guideto the Brass BandMon 17 Feb & Mon 24 FebMike Pratt, conductor ofShepherd Group ConcertBrass Band in York, willbe talking all things brassin this fun and friendlyintroduction to the brassband and its instruments. Tickets: £3, £2 u16sLocation: StudioTime: 6pm. 45 mins with anadditional 15 minutes to tryinstrumentsSuitable for ages 7+Script written by Kate Lock

Sat 1 MarEnjoy a two coursedinner at the NationalTrust Treasurer’s Housefrom 5.30pm followedby the 7.30pmperformance at YorkTheatre Royal, £33 formeal and show ticket.Booking essential via theTreasurer’s House 01904624247

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York Theatre Royal presents

A NUMBERWritten by Caryl Churchill

THU 1 – SAT 24 MAYHow might a man feel to discover that he is only one in a number of identical copies?And which one of him is the original?

A Number explores the subject of human cloning and identity. Set in the near future, wewitness the conflict between a father and his three sons – two of whom are clones of thefirst one.

Through the eternal debate on nature versus nurture, award winning playwright CarylChurchill explores what makes us who we are, in a gripping and explosive drama whichwill feature real life father and son George and Niall Costigan.

George Costigan (Rita, Sue and Bob Too, Calendar Girls) returns to York Theatre Royal’sStudio after his stunning performance in David Harrower’s Blackbird and we welcomeback Niall Costigan who recently played King Arthur in our family summer show.

Directed by Juliet ForsterDesigned by Gem Greaves

Times: 7.45pm, matinees 2.30pm (Thu 8 & 22 May), 2pm (Sat 17 & 24 May)Performance Location: Studio

Tickets: £14, £12 concessions, £10 schools & u18s


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The ethics and moral debate around cloning. Taking an activeapproach to exploring the morals and ethics of this divisive subject,we will explore the issues surrounding cloning, working from the textin a lively and stimulating way.

Compare and contrast: The work of Caryl Churchill. This workshop,especially suitable for post-16 will explore the wide canon ofChurchill’s work, pulling together her earlier work on Top Girls andCloud Nine through to her more contemporary work, focusing on ANumber. We will explore what defines her plays thematically andtheatrically to provide students with an overview of one of theforemost playwrights of her generation.

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George Costigan

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Spotlight Discussionwith the cast and directorThu 8 May

This pre-showdiscussion will explorethe craft of making apiece of theatre for ourStudio space.Time: 12.45pmTickets: Free, please book a place via Box OfficeLocation: Keregan Room

After ShowDiscussions with the cast and directorTue 13 & 20 May

These discussions are achance to ask the castand director questionsabout the themes of thestory, the rehearsalperiod and thecharacters that we seeportrayed in thisgripping drama.Time: approx. 9.15pm Tickets: FreeLocation: Studio

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BLITHE SPIRITWritten by Noël Coward

FRI 9 - SAT 31 MAYThis supernatural comedy full of ghostly goings-on and mysteriousmisunderstandings is a vintage night of laughter and thrills.

Novelist Charles Condomine invites the eccentric clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to conducta séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he ishaunted by the ghost of his temperamental first wife, Elvira, who makes continual comicattempts to disrupt Charles' marriage to his second wife, Ruth, who cannot see or hearthe ghost.

Noël Coward’s sharp wit, piercing eye for relationships and unforgettable characters havemade him one of the truly great comic writers of British theatre with classic playsincluding Private Lives, Hay Fever and Present Laughter. When first produced, Blithe Spiritbecame the most successful show that the West End and Broadway had ever seen andhas since proved enduringly popular and enjoyable - a true classic.

Directed by Damian Cruden

Times: 7.30pm, matinees 2.30pm (Sat 17 & 24 May), 2pm(Thu 22 & 29 May)Performance Location: Main House

Tue-Thu Fri & Sat Matinees 18 & Under

Dress £20 £24 £17 £15Stalls £18 £20 £15 £14Upper Circle £15 £17 £13 £8Gallery £12 £13 £10 £8

For discounts and concessions see page 40See it First Night £10/£12

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Signed performance: Fri 23 May, 7.30pm

Audio Described: Fri 30 & Sat 31 May, 7.30pm

Captioned performance: Thu 29 May, 2pm

Spotlight Discussion with director: Thu 22 May, 12.45pmTickets: Free, book via Box OfficeLocation: Keregan Room

After Show Discussion: Wed 28 MayTickets: FreeLocation: Main House 7

Caroline HarkerThe RailwayChildren, Waterloo

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Coffee morning and livesongs from the 1940sin the splendid De GreyBallroom.Sat 17 MayFrom 11.30am SingerJessa Liversidge andpianist Malcolm Maddoxwill perform songs fromthe period, includingsome Noël Cowardclassics whilst you enjoya scone and tea/ coffee.Have a dance to sometraditional music thenwatch the matinee ofBlithe Spirit at 2.30pm.£25 includesrefreshments and livemusic plus a matineeticket for Blithe Spirit.Book via York TheatreRoyal Box Office.

Tue 20 MayEnjoy a two coursedinner at the NationalTrust Treasurer’s Housefrom 5.30pm followedby the 7.30pmperformance at YorkTheatre Royal £33includes meal and showticket. Booking essentialvia the Treasurer’s House01904 624247

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Mon-Thu Fri & Sat Thu Mat Sat Mat 18 & UnderDress £22 £25 £17 £20 £15Stalls £20 £22 £15 £18 £14Upper £15 £17 £13 £13 £10Gallery £12 £14 £10 £10 £10

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MON 24 – SAT 29 MAR Marking the 100th anniversary of the start of theFirst World War, Birdsong is the hit, criticallyacclaimed stage show based on the world famousnovel by Sebastian Faulks.

In pre-war France, a young Englishman StephenWraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerousaffair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turnstheir world upside down.

As the war breaks out over the idyll of his formerlife, Stephen must lead his men through the carnageof the Battle of the Somme and through thesprawling tunnels that lie deep underground.

Faced with the unprecedented horror of the warStephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as hisworld explodes around him.

A mesmerising story of love and courage.

’A moving and stunning performance’ HHHHHWhatsOnStage

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Part of York Literature Festival 2014 www.yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk

Times: 7.30pm, matinees 2pm (Thu) & 2.30pm (Sat)Performance Location: Main House


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Audio Described: Sat 29 Mar, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

STUDIO TALK

WILLIAMFOTHERINGHAM:RACING HARD

THU 27 MAR The Guardian’s cyclingeditor provides a grippinginsight into modern cycling.Part of the Tour De France,Grand Depart CulturalFestival. Time: 2.30pmTickets: £7 Performance Location: Studio

STUDIO TALK

MARCH, WOMEN,MARCH

FRI 28 MARAuthor, Lucinda Hawksley,offers an amazing insightinto the social and politicalstruggle of women in the19th and early 20thcenturies. Time: 12.30pmTickets: £7 Performance Location: Studio

CRICK CRACK CLUB PRESENTS

THE ILIADPERFORMANCE STORYTELLING BYDANIEL MORDEN AND HUGH LUPTON

THU 27 MARTwo of Britain’s finest storytellersbring a mighty Homeric classic to thestage, with a cast of characters whohave fascinated audiences for threethousand years: the haughty kingAgamemnon; Achilles, the archetypalflawed hero; Helen, cursed by herbeauty, and towering over them all,the omnipotent Olympian Gods andGoddesses, Zeus and Owl EyedAthena.

The story of the siege and fall of Troyis as contemporary now as it has everbeen. This extraordinary account of atestosterone-charged war, with itssavagery and mad ecstasy, exploresquestions of nationalism, grief, divineindifference, and the destructive andredemptive faces of love.Time: 7.45pmTickets: £12, £10 concessionsPerformance Location: Studio Commissioned by Bath Festival.Suitable for: 12+

DYAD PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH TTI PRESENT

AUSTEN’S WOMEN

FRI 28 MARThirteen of Jane Austen’s heroinescome to life in this bold revisiting ofsome of literature’s most celebratedworks. In this much-loved Edinburghsell-out hit, using only Austen’swords, Rebecca Vaughan becomesEmma Woodhouse, Lizzy Bennet, MrsNorris, Miss Bates and nine otherbeautifully observed women in criticalmoments from Austen’s major novels(including Pride and Prejudice, Senseand Sensibility and Emma) and lesserknown or unfinished works. Directed by Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson Time: 7.45pmTickets: £12, £10 concessions Performance Location: Studio

IDOLRICH THEATRE ROTTO PRESENTS

FOREST OF FABLES

SAT 29 MAREvery leaf shakes as Wind tries toblow a Traveller’s coat from his back.The man wraps it around him untilthe Sun comes out - and animals takeshape before your eyes! In thefabulous forest, Lion has problemswith an annoying Gnat while Foxsmells tasty cheese! ’With mime,puppets, sound, a small amount ofdialogue and live music thisenchanting show captures theaudience.’ Primary TimesTime: 1pm & 3.30pmTickets: £10 adults, £6 children u16Performance Location: StudioSuitable for: 4+

Puppet making workshop11am, £3, De Grey Rooms

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TUE 1 – SAT 5 APRIt’s an idyllic summer in 1914 rural Lancashire.Excitement is building for Wakes week; a rest fromfield and mill and a celebration of the RushbearingFestival with singing, courting, drinking and dancing.

The looming war barely registers … but it will.

An August Bank Holiday Lark is a gentle, deeplymoving drama poised at the tipping point of war.Intensely nostalgic and emotionally rich, this is astory that will both entertain and tug at your heartstrings.

Through the lens of traditional rural life you’ll followthe stories of folk with colour, character and charm,and witness their personal transitions fromexuberance and touching naivety to a profound anddevastating loss of innocence.

Performed by the charismatic cast of actor-musiciansthat is Northern Broadsides - a northern companywith genuine heart and soul - you’ll soon come tosee why they are multi-award winning; recognisedby audiences and critics alike as one of the finestnational touring theatre companies in the land.

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Audio Described: Sat 5 Apr, 2.30pm & 7.30pm


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TUE 8 – SAT 12 APRWritten by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this new hit comedy.

Direct from the West End.

★★★★ ‘Genuinely hilarious’Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempt to put on a1920's murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everythingthat can go wrong… does, as the accident prone thespsbattle on against all the odds to get to their final curtain call.

This brilliant new laugh out loud comedy performed byMischief Theatre Company has enjoyed two successful runsin the West End and was the sell out smash hit of theEdinburgh Festival with sensational reviews, numerousaccolades and awards. The Play That Goes Wrong isguaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

★★★★ ‘Ridiculously funny‘Libby Purves, The Times

★★★★★ ‘I haven’t laughed so much for years’Janet Street Porter, Independent on Sunday

Times: 7.30pm, matinee 2.30pm (Sat)Performance Location: Main House





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MOZART: THE MAGIC FLUTE TUE 15 APRProbably the world’s favourite opera, The Magic Flute has enchanted music and theatre lovers of allages for hundreds of years. It tells the story of ayoung prince and princess on a frightening journey in pursuit of love. Great comedy and memorabletunes mean The Magic Flute is the opera to charmchildren and captivate anyone going to the opera for the first time.

Time: 7.30pmTickets: £25 Dress, £22 Stalls, £17 Upper Circle, £12 Gallery Performance Location: Main House


BRITTEN: PAUL BUNYAN WED 16 APRCharming and dream-like, Paul Bunyan is part-opera, part-musical, with elements of blues, folksongs and hymns making it a very accessibleintroduction to the music of Benjamin Britten.

A humorous collaboration with poet W.H. Auden, itis a witty, imagery-rich evening set in a lumberjack’scamp, telling a story of the American frontier. Awitty and irreverent response to the AmericanDream, English Touring Opera’s production formspart of the Britten 100 centenary celebrations.

Time: 7.30pmTickets: £25 Dress, £22 Stalls, £17 Upper Circle, £12 Gallery Performance Location: Main House

RICH HALLSAT 19 APRRich Hall is the star of the criticallyacclaimed BBC 4 documentaries RichHall’s Continental Drifters, Rich Hall’s TheDirty South, How The West Was Lost plusChannel 4’s topical late night show StandUp For The Week.

Rich Hall’s renowned grouchy, deadpanstyle has established him as a master ofabsurdist irony and king of rapid-fire wit.Fans can see the comic genius fromMontana discuss a variety of topics alldelivered in his own hilarious unique way.Time: 7.30pmAll tickets £16 (no concessions) Performance Location: Main House


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TUE 22 – SAT 26 APRUnder Milk Wood is a work of genius; ripe with vitality, richin humour and populated by sublime, eccentric, enchantingcharacters.

Come to Llareggub, a small Welsh town by the sea. Meetblind Captain Cat, Mog Edwards and his sweetheart MissPrice, Sinbad Sailor, Dai Bread, Polly Garter, Nogood Boyoand Lord Cut Glass. Walk along Coronation Street, CockleRow and Donkey Street, down to the little fishing harbourand back to Milk Wood. Dylan Thomas explores their lives,hopes and thoughts in the dreams of a night and therhythm of a day.

Both a play and a poem, written from the heart, it offers anunforgettable journey into the roots of language and thesoul of Wales.

This new production marks the centenary of Dylan Thomas'birth in 1914 and the 60th anniversary of the play's Britishpremière.

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After Show Discussion: Wed 23 Apr

Karl Sydow, Roger Chapman and CAPA present the Clwyd Theatr Cymru production

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TUE 3 – SAT 7 JUNThis unmissable brand new production of Tim Whitnall'sOlivier Award- winning play, stars the Olivier-nominated Bob Golding as comedy icon, Eric Morecambe.

Directed by Paul Hendy, the show is a moving, oftenhilarious tale about one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers:from humble beginnings in Music Hall to 28 million viewerson Christmas Day, it’s the heart-warming, tear-jerking,laughter-inducing story of the man what brought us thesunshine. What do you think of it so far? Brilliant!

‘...will bring sunshine into the lives of all who see it.’★★★★★ The Daily Telegraph

‘Wonderful. Exceptional. Incredibly emotional. Hilarious.’ ★★★★★ The Times

Times: 7.30pm, matinee 2.30pm (Sat)Performance Location: Main House



Audio Described: Sat 7 Jun, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Micheal Rose Ltd present

CHARIOTS OF FIREWritten by Mike Bartlett

MON 16 – SAT 21 JUNDirect from the West End, celebrate one of this country’smost thrilling and greatest ever sporting achievementsas the critically acclaimed Chariots of Fire embarks on alimited UK tour. With a cast of 21, thrilling track racesthundering through the auditorium and featuring theoriginal, hugely iconic Vangelis score this is eventtheatre at its best.

Adapted from the legendary Oscar-winning movie, thisspectacular and ingenious retelling of Eric Liddell’s andHarold Abraham’s quest to become the fastest men onearth is an electrifying and immensely moving tale oftwo men’s rivalry, and their unwavering determinationto conquer the world in the face of prejudice,immovable beliefs and overwhelming odds.

This is one theatrical event that will leave you breathlesswith excitement.

’Chariots is Flaming Fantastic....Gold Medals All Round’HHHHH Daily Mail


Mon-Thu Fri & Sat Thu Mat Sat MatDress £25 £28 £17 £20Stalls £22 £24 £17 £20Upper Circle £18 £19 £15 £17Gallery £15 £15 £10 £13


Audio Described: Sat 21 Jun, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Time Out Daily Mail

‘PURE EXHILARATION’Sunday Times

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Agelink Theatre Inc inassociation with Yorkshire AirMuseum and York TheatreRoyal present

CIS ANDBARBICHETHU 3 – SAT 5 JULAdapted and re-imagined byJenny Davis from the WWIIletters of Francis Usai and thediaries of the girl he loved,Barbara Rigby.

A highly emotional love story oftwo intelligent young peoplethrust into a situation dictatedby world events. Through achance finding of an oldphotograph showing a younglady surrounded by threeFrench airmen, the letters fromFrancis (Cis) and Barbara’s(Barbiche’s) diary werediscovered by the Yorkshire AirMuseum and brought togetherby Genévieve Monneris, herselfthe daughter of a Frenchairman in Francis’ squadron.Times: 7.45pm with a 2pm (Sat) matineePerformance Location: StudioTickets: £12, £10 concessions


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Boulevard St Leonard’s - 2014A recreation of a 1940’s Parisien boulevard inthe heart of the City of York. This immersiveexperience will allow our audience to enjoy thedelights of a French café in the arcade of thetheatre, listen to Maintenant a newlycommissioned conceptual art soundinstallation by award winning artist Lee Lewis.There will be live street music, artists andentertainment and an installation of aHurricane aircraft in RAF/French livery.

And on the big day itself we will be open tocelebrate the Tour from our buildings whichhave some of the best vantage points availableto watch the riders and the cavalcade go by.

Hit The Road Jacques Massed Voices For Le Tour De FranceTHU 3 JUL

For the first time, musical Director Ewa Saleckaand pianist Greg Birch bring together themassed voices of their two popular choirsMillergo & Prima Vocal Ensemble with guestmusicians to add their own touch of Gallicharmony to the 'Grand Départ' 2014. Morethan 150 voices combine to provide aninspiring and entertaining celebration of FrenchClassics, sporting anthems and crowd pleasingsongs.Time: 7.30pmTickets: £15 Dress, £14 Stalls, £12 Upper Circle, £11 GalleryPerformance Location: Main House

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Hull Truck Theatre and Derby Theatre presents

A TASTE OF HONEYA touching tale of a young girl’s journey into adulthood

Written by Shelagh Delaney

TUE 8 – SAT 12 JUL“We’re unique…. Young…. Unrivalled…. Smashing!”

Salford 1959 – 17 year old Jo is desperate to break free from hervulgar, wayward and man hunting mother, Helen.

Resilient and feisty, Jo’s instinct for survival and happiness leads herto a taste of honey when she falls in love with Jimmy, a black Sailoron shore leave. Abandoned by her Mother and left to cope on herown, Jo’s courage is tested yet again when Jimmy returns to sea, andshe discovers she’s pregnant.

Defiant in the face of convention, Jo moves in with her friendGeoffrey, a young Art student, who assumes the role of surrogatefather to her unborn child. As their relationship deepens, Jo discoversthat her independent spirit is both her torment and her salvation.

One of the most influential plays of its generation, A Taste of Honeywas written when Shelagh Delaney was only 18. It burst onto thestage in 1961 in a production that took the West End by storm. Partof the post war kitchen sink movement the play later became aclassic of British cinema.

Directed by Mark Babych in his debut production as Hull TruckTheatre’s new Artistic Director.Times: 7.30pm with a 2.30pm (Sat) matineePerformance Location: Main House

Tue-Thu Fri & Sat Matinees 18 & UnderDress £20 £24 £17 £15Stalls £18 £20 £15 £14Upper Circle £15 £17 £13 £8Gallery £12 £13 £10 £8For discounts and concessions see page 40Audio Described: Sat 12 Jul, 2.30pm & 7.30pm£1 transaction fee per booking

tutti frutti productions and York Theatre Royal present

MONDAY’S CHILD Written by award winning writer Brendan Murray

TUE 22 – SAT 26 APRMonday’s Child tells a simple poetic story ofthe unique bond between a grandmotherand a child. We share the delights andsurprises of the respective stages of theirlives: discoveries, memories, imaginings…With live music and dance, this imaginativedream-like yet funny story explores how welearn, grow old and cope with newchallenges.Times: 11am & 1.30pm (see diary on p42)Tickets: £10 adults, £6 children u16Performance Location: Studio

Theatre Days for Schools:Spend the whole day with us exploring the themes ofthe story in a variety of different practical waysincluding a theatre tour, learning skills used in therehearsal process, exploring the characters and story,and a craft activity. Then watch the 1.30pm show.

• Available from 9.30am on 23 – 25 April

• Suitable for Reception – Year 2 (activities are adapted for each year group)

• Cost £10 per student which includes the price of the theatre ticket.

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STORY MAKERSEach week explore a new story through arts, crafts and creative play.Dates: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar 6, 12, 19,26, Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul 2, 9.Wednesday morning sessions at 10.15-11.30am & 11am-12.15pm.Cost: £2.50 per child per sessionLocation: Meet York Theatre Royal FoyerCapacity: 20 places per session

SINGAMIJIGSLearn new songs, play percussion and encourage your child to develop listening and communication skills.Half hour sessions: Tuesdays 10.15 & 11amDates: 7, 14, 21, 28, 4 Jan, 4 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar, 1,29 Apr, 1, 6, 13, 20 May, 3, 10, 17, 24 Jun, 1 Jul.Location: Keregan RoomCost: £3.50 per session, £15 for a block of 5Capacity: 12 places per session

SING AND SIGNThese fun sessions will help boost your littleone’s language and speech developmentthrough music and signs.MondaysStage 1 10–10.45am: 6–18 monthsStage 2 11–11.45am: 1-2.5 yrsSpring Term - 13 Jan until 7 Apr 2014 (no classes 17 & 24 Feb)Summer Term - 28 Apr until 21 Jul 2014 (no classes 5, 26 May & 2 Jun) Location: York Theatre Royal FoyerCost: £60 for 10 week course (£75 to include DVD)Capacity: 11 places per class

PLAY IN A WEEK TUE 18 – SAT 22 FEB Create and perform a play based on Anthony Browne’s Into the Forest in just one week! This is a fantastic opportunity toexpand your theatre making skills,stretch your imagination andexperience a professionalenvironment. Not to mentionmaking new friends, trying newthings and having a huge amountof fun! There will be a finalperformance for friends andfamily on the Saturday morning.10am–1pm Cost: £65 (please ask for concessionary rates)

PROJECT Q Project Q is a pilot of anaccessible drama session foryoung people with learningdisabilities and their parent/carer.These hour long sessions will be achance for young people toexplore drama and stories in aplayful, safe and supportiveenvironment.21 Feb 2.30–3.30pm17 Apr 10.30–11.30am30 May 10.30–11.30amCost: £3 per child and carerFor enquiries please contact NatalieQuatermass on 01904 550176

IMPROV BATTLEWORKSHOPTUE 8 APRLike the chance to be moreplayful, spontaneous and sharp-minded? Who wouldn’t! Comeand spend half a day discoveringthe art of improvisation, throughlively theatrical games andexercises. Then it’s into teams andlet battle commence! 2-5pm Cost: £10 per person

DISCOVER YORKTHEATRE ROYAL DAYWED 9 APRSpend half a day exploring andlearning about how the theatreworks and runs. Meet staffmembers, see how our theatreworks, have a go at being a stagetechnician and perform on one ofour stages. A morning jam-packedwith everything to do about thetheatre. 10am–1pm. 8–11 yrs2–5pm. 12–16 yrsCost: £10 per person

PLEASE MRS BUTLERTUE 15 APRA half day workshop inspired byAllan Ahlberg poems, creating thecharacters and visiting scenariossuch as copycats, bickering andmaking up. 10am–12.30pm Cost: £10 per person

IMMERSIVESTORYTELLING WED 28 MAYTake the opportunity to run awaywith your imagination throughplayful storytelling. Go on anadventure, discover new lands,and create whole worlds! 10am – 12.30pm Cost: £10 per person

PLAY IN A DAYTHU 29 MAYSpend the day learning new skills,meeting new people thenperforming the play, to an invitedaudience at the end of the day. 10am–5pm.Cost: £15 per person

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FAMILYOily Cart presents

TubeTUE 10 JUN

An interactive multi-sensory show.We'll conjure up a tactilewonderland from a fabulousvariety of tubes - tubes filled withsound, tubes popping with peepopuppets, tubes glistening withkaleidoscopic colours to delightand entrance our young audience.Written and directed by Tim WebbTimes: 10.30am & 1pmTickets: £8 adults, £5 u16sPerformance Location: Main HouseCapacity: 30 per performance

Tell Tale Hearts presents

yuMMM!WED 11 JUN

A dance theatre show thatcelebrates all that is messy at mealtimes!

A highly imaginative productionwhere tables can dance, platesspin, and the audience have achance to contribute to the dinnertime rituals.

Performances are followed by ashort play activity for audiences,where the children get their ownutensils to play with. Times: 11am & 1.30pmTickets: £8 adults, £5 u16sPerformance Location: Studio

Science Museum Live presents

The energyshoWWED 11 & THU 12 JUN

Methane bubbles are set alight tomake fireballs, hydrogen balloonsexplode and rockets are fired intothe audience. Stand back andcover your ears – theatre just gotdangerously exciting!

Two futuristic science studentsrace against time to prove theirknowledge of energy. Theyexplore, experiment and explodeanything and everything they canfind, live on stage.Times: 7pm (Wed) & 11am (Thu)Tickets: £15 adults, £12 u16s, £10 schools, £48 Family of 4 Performance Location: Main House

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A workshop for all the family to do together.Time: 10.30am-12.30pmLocation: The Billiard Room, De Grey HouseTickets: £3

tutti frutti and YorkTheatre Royal’sproduction of Monday’sChild will return. Tue 10Jun, 11am & 1.30pm inthe Studio. See p18 forshow details

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peTer & The WolfFRI 13 JUN

Adapted by Sea Legs Puppet Theatre

Travel with Rob and his suitcasefull of surprises into deepestdarkest Russia, to old manProkofiev's house in the woodswhere lives the big, hungry Wolf.

Meet world famous characters:young Peter and his Grandfather,the supercilious Cat, the silly Duck,quick-witted Redbird, Ivan andBoris the blundering hunters andof course…. the big hungry Wolf.

An energetic and fun adaptationtold with the use of Sea Legs'wonderfully creative puppets,Rob's superb storytelling and abrilliant musical score, theaudience is hooked from the startas they are led into an enchantingstorybook world.Times: 11am & 1.30pmTickets: £10 adults, £6 u16sPerformance Location: Studio

Mud Pie Arts presents

all ThingsWeirD anDWonDerful THU 12 JUN

Isn’t nature amazing?

Meet Monica and BernieSwatbottle. They come from afamily of explorers.

On each adventure they find aspecial treasure. They bring it homeand keep it safe in the Swatbottlecabinet.

Choose a drawer and open up astory about a beastie, a birdy, abutterfly or bug. Expect storytelling,map making and an all- join- inadventure!Times: 10.30am & 1pmAll tickets: £5Performance Location: Studio

Wizard presents

i believe inunicorns SAT 14 JUN

Written by Michael Morpurgo

Tomas loves playing outdoors…hehates school and books but hisworld is turned upside down theday he is dragged to the library byhis mother and meets the UnicornLady. Come and help Tomas savehis burning library when the villageis devastated by war.

Wizard Presents has created amagical, interactive show set in alibrary filled with books. Bring yourown children’s book to becomepart of the set and swap it foranother at the end.‘Breathtakingly beautiful andutterly charming...a must see’Primary TimesTime: 11am & 2pmTickets: £10 adults, £6 u16sPerformance Location: Studio

Stuff and Nonsense presents

The elves anD TheshoeMakerSAT 14 JUNAdapted and directed by Niki McCretton

After the overwhelming success ofThe Enormous Turnip, Stuff andNonsense return to York.Sat in his kitchen workshop, SamLacey makes terrible shoes andtries to sell them online. They areso bad that no-one really wantsthem, not even his neighbour(who thinks he should give up andget a real job!). Then one night,two tiny visitors climb in throughthe window and start cutting andstitching and gluing… and Sam’slife is never quite the same again!Time: 2.30pmTickets: £12, £8 u16sPerformance Location: Main House

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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWSAdapted from the much loved Kenneth Grahame novel by Mike Kenny with music byChristoper Madin

THU 31 JUL – SAT 30 AUGAfter its sell out success in 2010 The Wind in the Willows returns in a new theatreconfiguration to surprise and delight, once again bringing you closer to the action on stage.

Join Mole as he introduces you to his friends; amiable Ratty, wise Badger and theinfamous Mr Toad. Together they tell action packed stories of boating on the river,adventuring in the Wild Wood, battling weasels at Toad Hall and a few mishaps withmotor cars.

From the York Theatre Royal team that created Olivier Award winning The RailwayChildren, and subsequent summer spectaculars Peter Pan and The Legend of KingArthur comes this enchanting family story, re-told in an inventive and enchantingproduction.

Look out for exciting workshops, food options and free activities that will accompanythis production to create a fun family day out over the summer.

Directed by Damian Cruden

Cast includes: Martin Barrass as the irrepresible Mr Toad

Times: 2.30pm & 7pm see diary on p43Performance Location: Main House Signed performance:

Sat 30 Aug, 2.30pm

Audio Described: Thu 21 Aug, 2.30pm & 7.00pmSat 23 Aug, 2.30pm & 7.00pm

Captioned performance: Sat 23 Aug, 2.30pm

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Adult £18 £20Under 16s £11 £12Concessions £16 £18Family of 4 £52 £56

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TUE 4 – SAT 15 MARHot Mikado takes the classic Gilbert and Sullivan tale andupdates it to 1940s-style.

Young Nanki-Poo, the Mikado’s son masquerading as a SecondTrumpet player, arrives in the town of Titipu looking for thebeautiful Yum-Yum. After bribing various officials he learns thatshe is still going to be marrying a former tailor turned Lord Highexecutioner, Ko-Ko.

Meanwhile, the Mikado demands that Ko-Ko execute one personwithin the next month.

Nanki-Poo agrees to be executed as long as he can spend amonth as Yum-Yum’s husband. However, will their plan work?

Includes all the original favourite songs, including: We AreGentlemen of Japan, A Wand’ring Minstrel I, Behold the LordHigh Executioner, I’ve Got a Little List, Three Little Maids FromSchool Are We, Here’s a Howdy-Do, This Is What I’ll Never Do,The Sun and I and Tit-Willow.

Don’t miss this West End and Broadway Olivier Award nominatedmusical experience.Originally produced at Ford’s Theatre, Washington, DC. Produced and directed by Frankie Hewitt

Times: 7.30pm with 2.30pm Sat matineesPerformance Location: Main HouseGroups: 1 in 10 freeFamily ticket for full price perfs (2 adults & 2 children): £45, Upper Circle onlySpecial offer: Wed 5 & Thu 6 Mar: buy 1 get 1 half price, Upper Circle only

Tue 4 Mar All other Under 16 Under 16 & Mats perfs 4 Mar & Mats other perfs

Dress £21.50 £24 £13.50 £16Stalls £18.50 £21.50 £10 £13.50Upper Circle £15 £17 £8 £10Gallery £6 £6 £3 £3

Audio Described: Sat 15 Mar, 2.30pm & 7.30pm£1 transaction fee per booking


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Book and lyrics adapted by David H Bell Music adapted and arranged by Rob BowmanBased on The Mikado by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur SullivanDirected by Martyn Knight

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York Light Opera presents

Mon 10 Mar is fancy dress night, where we invite the audience to dress in 1940scostume (purely optional).

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York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre presents

THE TEMPEST/ JULIUS CAESAR/ MACBETHJoin the 14 – 16s Youth Theatre groups for a double bill evening oftwo shorter adaptations of Shakespeare plays. See supernaturalevents, villainous deeds and power struggles played out in theseclassic dramas.

THU 20 MAR 7PM THE TEMPEST, 8.30PM MACBETHFRI 21 MAR 7PM JULIUS CAESAR, 8.30PM THE TEMPESTSAT 22 MAR 7PM MACBETH, 8.30PM JULIUS CAESAR

Tickets: See one play for £6, see the double bill for £10 Performance Location: StudioRunning Time: 1 hour per show

York Settlement Community Players present

THE STEPMOTHER Written by Githa Sowerby

WED 5 – SAT 15 MARIt's 1911. What do you do if you're a nineteen year-old girl in need ofcare and support? What do you do when a much older widower, withtwo young daughters, offers you kindness and security? And what doyou do, ten years later, when you begin to realise you have beenbetrayed?

In the character of Lois Relph, Githa Sowerby has created a trulymodern woman, juggling the demands of children, business andconscience at a time when the pace of social and technological changeis fast and getting faster...

Written in 1924 (by the writer of Rutherford & Son) and revived in 2013at The Orange Tree Theatre, to huge acclaim, The Stepmother is asensational rediscovery, brought to Yorkshire for the first time by YorkSettlement Community Players.

’York Settlement Community Players, the original trendsetters amongYork’s rising tide of adventurous community theatre companies.’(Charles Hutchinson, The Press, March 2013)

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Times: 7.45pm with 2pm matinees (Sat 5 & 12 April)Tickets: £12, £10 concessions Performance Location: Studio

York Shakespeare Project presents

TWELFTH NIGHT (OR WHAT YOU WILL) Written by William Shakespeare

THU 3 – SAT 12 APRShipwrecked on the shores of Illyria andmourning her lost twin brother, young Violaquickly becomes entangled in the courts – andcourtships – of lovelorn Duke Orsino and thebeautiful noblewoman Olivia.

Viola is whisked into a world of music, pranksand mistaken identities. Disguising herself as aboy, she is caught in the centre of an almightylove triangle. When you’re wooing the womanwho loves you on behalf of the man you love,can everyone get their fairytale ending..?

Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece about themany forms that love may take is given a fast,fun and folky production by the home-growncompany which brought the sold-out Othelloto the Theatre Royal Studio in October 2012.With live music and an imaginative staging, theYork Shakespeare Project brings this magicaltale to life.Directed by Mark Smith

York Theatre Royal Youth Theatrepresents

MYSTERYPLAYS FOR OUR AGEFRI 6 JUN, 5PM (ST HELEN’SCHURCH) & 7PM (ST OLAVE’SCHURCH)

SAT 7 & SUN 8 JUN, 2PM(ST HELEN’S CHURCH) & 4PM (ST OLAVE’S CHURCH)Performed by York Theatre RoyalYouth Theatre and in association withYork Festival Trust and city centrechurches.

Over three nights, three 11-13s YouthTheatre groups will perform a doublebill of Mystery Plays for Our Age intwo churches in York. The two plays,inspired by bible stories from the oldand new testaments and written bythe young people working with aprofessional writer, explore modernmoral dilemmas. They are the firstnew Mystery Plays to be written inYork in over 300 years and mark thestart of the 2014 Waggon Plays.

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Times: 7.30pm with a 2.30pm Sat matineePerformance Location: Main House

Tue Wed-Sat MatineeDress £21.50 £24 £21.50Stalls £18.50 £21.50 £18.50Upper Circle £15 £17 £15Gallery £6 £6 £6

Groups: 1 in 10 freeSpecial offer Wed: buy 1 get 1 half price, Upper Circle onlyContains strong language and scenes of an adult nature

TUE 24 – SAT 28 JUNMusic and Lyrics by Robert Lopezand Jeff Marx Book written by Jeff Whitty

Dubbed ‘The Musical of theDecade’ by the Sunday Timesnewspaper, this smash hit musicalis a hybrid of South Park and TheMuppet Show. An all singing, alldancing treat that is sure to haveyou crying with laughter androaring with joy.

This is Sesame Street for the broadminded featuring the mostpolitically incorrect puppets you’reever likely to meet.

Directed by Martyn KnightAn amateur production given bypermission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTDon behalf of MUSIC THEATREINTERNATIONAL of New York

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Pilot Theatre and Lincolnshire OneVenues present

GHOST TOWNWritten by Jessica Fisher

WED 12 – WED 19 FEBAn east coast beach. A cold October dawn.

A young woman lies unconscious onthe tide line. Joe stands over herwatching, panicking. He is hiding asecret so dark he will do anything tomake sure she won't tell.

Joe’s world is about to explode.

Megan has found herself somewherethat seems familiar. What is shesearching for and why does sherecognize the young man at the watersedge washing his hands?

Can Megan help stop Joe’s selfdestruction?

Together Joe and Megan struggle tomake sense of their shared past and themismatched versions of the events thathave brought them to this place.

Ghost Town is a new play about lostfriendship, memory and what it meansto be courageous, written by Nick DarkeAward winner Jessica Fisher.

An online resource pack accompaniesthis production and is free to download.Directed by Katie PosnerDesigned by Gem Greaves

RESIDENCY: Mon 17 & Tue 18 Feb10am - 4.30pmWork with the Ghost Town creativeteam to create a performance for theStudio.Combined residency and ticket cost £25.Suitable for 14+For more information contact PilotTheatre on 01904 635755 or [email protected]

www.pilot-theatre.com

@pilot_theatre

Times: 7.45pm with a 2.30pm matinee (Thu 13)Tickets: £12, £10 concessionsPerformance Location: Studio

Post show discussions: Thu 13 after thematinee & Tue 18 Feb

Up in Arms presents

VISITORSTHU 20 & FRI 21 FEBIn a farmhouse at the edge of Salisbury Plain, afamily is falling apart. Stephen can't afford to puthis mother into care; Arthur can't afford to stopworking and look after his wife. When a youngstranger with blue hair moves in to care for Edie asher mind unravels, the family are forced to ask: arewe living the way we wanted? Visitors takes ahaunting, beautiful look at the way our lives slippast us.

Up In Arms present the latest collaborationbetween playwright Barney Norris and directorAlice Hamilton following their productions of hisdebut At First Sight and the acclaimed Fear OfMusic. Featuring Linda Bassett.

Times: 7.45pmTickets: £12, £10 concessionsPerformance Location: Studio


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Company of Angels and York Theatre Royalpresent

THEATRE CAFÉ FESTIVAL WED 26 FEBSix newly translatedEuropean playswill be givenrehearsed readingsas part of theTheatre Café Festival.Each publicperformance willcomprise 2 differentplays never beforeheard in the Englishlanguage. This is a greatopportunity toengage withcontemporarywriting from acrossthe continent withsix leading internationalwriters. For more information about how toengage with this international festival (includinga debate about our position in Europe, to beheld at the University of York on Thu 27 Feb)head to www.theatrecafe.euWith the support of the Cultural Programme ofthe European Union.

Times: 10.30am, 2pm & 7.30pm All tickets: £3Performance Location: The De Grey Rooms Ballroom

Macrobert present

TITUSTHU 27 & FRI 28 FEBA drama about telling big liesand small truths. About pigsthat fall in love. About crowsthat talk. About fish that fallfrom the sky. About runningaway and finding yourself.

The story of a 10 year-old boyon the edge – literally on theroof of his school – confrontedby a situation that seemshopeless. He can either give upor fight.

This new English languageversion of one of Europe’s mostsuccessful plays for youngpeople was a smash hit withcritics and audiences during its2013 Edinburgh Fringe run.

‘A fantastic piece for olderchildren… in fact, make thatanyone who appreciates greattheatre ’ HHHH The TimesBy Jan Sobrie, new English versionby Oliver Emanuel. Directed by LuKemp, produced by Macrobert. Part of Theatre Café Festival.

Times: 7.45pm with 2.30pm matineesTickets: £7, £5 concessions & schoolsPerformance Location: Studio

STUDIO TALKSPart of the International Centre for Arts andNarrative, York Theatre Royal and York St JohnUniversity jointly curate a series of talks.

NARRATIVE AND ADOLESCENCEMON 10 MARAdolescence is a period when we becomeincreasingly aware of ourselves and ouridentities in relation to the world around us.When we start to both discover and attempt toshape the narrative of our life. This discussionwill focus on a range of concerns relating toyoung people and narrative.

NARRATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE FUTURESMON 24 MARThrough narrative we can imagine how thefuture might be, we can dream of shiny brightpossibilities or project into dark dystopianhorrors. This event will bring together voicesfrom the arts, literature and social sciences toconsider the role of narrative in thinking,imagining and potentially bringing into being arange of alternative futures.

Time: 7pm Free to attend, please book via Box Office


WED 26 MARMany silent-era films have slipped from publicview and lie neglected in archives and privatecollections. The Silents Now project is bringingback into circulation little-known films from thesilent-era and helping them give delight again,in new ways for new audiences.

Featuring Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Junior,alongside some very early silent shorts, SilentsNow turn the Ballroom in to a silent cinema forthe night. Expect popcorn.

Time: 8pmTickets: £8Performance Location: The De Grey Rooms Ballroom

SPILT MILK WED 21 MAYSpiltmilk Dance have been ‘sticking a big fat ray ofsunshine’ into the world of contemporary dancefrom pubs to piers to car parks and even the RoyalOpera House. Spiltmilk say dance reinvents socialdance crazes; the kind of dances we all end updoing at discos, family gatherings and weddings.Think Disco dancing but to Sinatra, the YMCA toMozart, and The Twist on chairs. Spiltmilk Dancewill be curating an evening of performance andother festivities which dig deeper into theirfascination with British Pop Culture trends, providea healthy hit of fond nostalgia and at the end ofthe night send you out the door reminiscing andtoe tapping! Pop on your dancing shoes.

Time: 8pmTickets: £8Performance Location: The De Grey Rooms Ballroom

Hotbuckle presents

DAVID COPPERFIELDWritten by Charles Dickens

TUE 27 MAY‘Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of myown life, or whether that station will be held byanybody else, these pages must show’

Young David Copperfield's sheltered life with hisdoting mother is thrown into turmoil when shemarries the ruthless and violent Murdstone.Thrust into an uncaring world of poverty andhardship, David must work out whom to trust ifhe is to grow into the man he should become.Hotbuckle use their distinctive style to tell thebeloved story of Dickens' favourite child as onlythey know how.

Time: 7.45pmTickets: £12, £10 concessions Performance Location: Studio

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WORDS & WHIPPETSWED 28 MAYFollowing the sell-out success of 2013s debut,Words & Whippets returns for more spectacularspoken word. Expect a selection of Yorkshire’sfinest performance poets compered by York’sown punk poet Henry Raby. Featuring stand-uppoet Rob Auton & his hit masterpiece, The SkyShow.

Time: 7.45pmAll tickets: £6Performance Location: Studio

POETRY WORKSHOPThis workshop led by Henry will explore playfulcreative writing techniques, how to devise apoem and bounce around new ideas of makingspoken word. We’ll also look at performancetechniques, whether you want to hone yourskills or get more confident.

Time: 5.30-7pm in the Studio. £4 for the workshop per person

Hartshorn - Hook Productions and WorkingProgress Theatre Company present

AWAY FROM HOMETHU 29 & FRI 30 MAYKyle is comfortable with his life as an escort untilhe is hired by a premiership footballer, forcing himto question his values, relationships and the wholedirection his life is taking. An edgy, moving andsubversive one man show laced with sharphumour.

With not one openly gay footballer currently in theprofessional UK game, Away From Home goes infor the hard tackle against football's last taboo.

Time: 7.45pmTickets: £12, £10 concessionsPerformance Location: Studio

Flying Cloud presents

THE BOOKTHU 5 – SAT 7 JUNThe Book is the new play by Yorkshire basedtheatre company Flying Cloud. With FlyingCloud’s signature style of new writing,movement, live music and projections, TheBook invites you on an intrepid journey ofdreams, identity and freedom.

A paper maker risks an uncertain journey tocarry a book across high seas. Centuries laterthe waves of her arrival are still being felt andconflicting interpretations of The Book call adiplomat back home. Time passes and we find ayoung woman living within the safe constraintsof The One Book but haunted by visions ofburned paper, dust and lost words...



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THE TIGER AND THE MOUSTACHETHU 19 JUNBorn on the very first day of a new nation, Hashi, the girlwho always smiles, grew up surrounded by flying tigers inthe Sunderban jungles. Saikat Ahamed traces the journey ofHashi, his mother, and the emerging nation of Bangladesh.Travel with him, as he slides in and out of time from theagonies of Partition in 1947 right up to the present day, aswe board fishing boats up the Megna River and rickshawsalong the dusty roads of Dacca.

From East London to East Bengal, the story of Bangladesh iswoven together through storytelling, theatre, live music,dance and a healthy amount of humour.


TONI AND THE GUYS by BARBERSHOPERA!

FRI 20 & SAT 21 JUNIt’s the UK Barbershop Quartet finals and Al Legro,Frank Sonata and Hugh be Doo have beendumped by their lead singer Tony. Despair beckonsuntil they meet ‘Diva on the Dole’ Antonia Sopranoand the three guys and a girl are born.

From the director of the West End’s Dirty Dancing,Sarah Tipple, the 6 time award winning a capellacompany group have written a full length musicalto reflect their growing audience numbers.Featured on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2Barbershopera have over 250,999 youtube hits.

Time: 7.45pm with a 2pm (Sat) matineeTickets: £12, £10 concessionsPerformance Location: Studio

REMEMBRANCE AND BEYONDTHU 3 JUL100 years after ‘the war to end allwars’ it is undeniable that war haswritten our history, shaped ourmoral compass and remainsembedded within our community'sidentity. So in 2014, why not goBeyond Remembrance, with anevent that brings together differentgenerations, cultures, andprofessionals to grapple with howwe come to terms with war today.Different voices will make a creativecontribution (through talks, music, or performance) to generatestimulation for reflection andresponse. #remembraceandbeyond

Time: 6.30pmPerformance Location: The De GreyRooms BallroomTickets: Free entry, booking required


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ALL WINNERSFINALMON 7 JULMembers of Script Yorkshire Yorkbranch have been sharing theirscripts at our popular Script Factorevents. Now the winners of eachheat come together for the final.

The writers will be given a themeto write on, time to develop theirscript through workshops and their15 minute pieces will be presentedby actors from York SettlementCommunity Players. The audiencemake the final decision as you votefor your favourite.

www.scriptyorkshire.org.uk

Time: 7.45pmAll tickets: £5Performance Location: Studio£1 transaction fee per booking

ON OUR TURFOn Our Turf is a two year long project to make and createground breaking work around our region. In September 2013 wekicked off with four #LittleFests in Easingwold, Pocklington, Selbyand Helmsley. Now, we’re commissioning two big shows to bemade with the community and to tour these brilliant markettowns. It could be an opera for farm yards; a play for the back ofa Land Rover; a five mile treasure hunt through fields and streets– we won’t know until we’ve commissioned our artists. What wedo know, is they’ll be happening here.

Pocklington's Show 5 & 6 Apr in Pocklington, then touring to:12 & 13 Apr (Easingwold)19 & 20 Apr (Selby)26 & 27 Apr (Helmsley)

Easingwold's Show 28 & 29 Jun in Easingwold, then touring to:5 & 6 Jul (Selby)12 & 13 Jul (Pocklington)19 & 20 Jul (Helmsley)

For more info about On Our Turf and to get involved, head towww.onourturf.co.uk or email [email protected]

@OurTurf

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BE PART OF OUR HISTORYThomas Keregan and his wifeestablished the theatre in 1734 on a convertedtennis court. Ten years later following the untimely death ofThomas, his wife built what was then known as the ‘NewTheatre’ on the present site.

Our building is a patchworkquilt of many periods.A Roman well hidesbeneath the stage,12th century remainsof what was once ahospital mingles withthe Georgian interior,while the Victorian façadeis fused with awardwinning 1960s pouredconcrete design. Theamalgam of architecture is afine example of how buildersof the past would reusesound walls and encompassthem within theirdevelopment.

As part of our major refurbishment in 2015 we will beexploring our rich narrative. We are keen to find out how ourbuilding can better serve the people of York and our visitorsfrom further afield. We are also eager to hear stories that youmay have; perhaps memories of past Pantomimes, wartimevisits when theatre offered a little escapism or maybe a morerecent show or event that will always remain in your memory.If you would like to share this and become part of our story,please write to us or [email protected]

RESIDENT’SFESTIVALBACKSTAGETOURSSUN 26 JANIf you have ever wanted to step into thespotlight or see bits of this historicbuilding that are not normally open tothe public, now is the chance. As part ofthe Resident’s Festival weekend, we willbe holding free backstage tours, whereyou’ll have the chance to explorebackstage areas, and see the pantomimeset up close.

Tours start at 12 noon and run ½ hourlyuntil the last tour at 4pm.

Please book onto your free tour via theBox Office and show your valid York cardon collection of your ticket.

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ADULT THEATREWORKSHOPSThese workshops cover a widerange of dramatic disciplinesand focus on expanding yourexperience, confidence anddevelopment.

PREPARATION TERMWINTER/SPRING 2014A series of ten classes covering awide range of activities, styles anddisciplines.

Running every Monday 13 Jan-24 Mar (excluding Feb 17) Session times: 6.30-8pm & 8.15-9.45pm, 18 places per session£10 per session or £90 for the full termSyllabus information can be found atwww.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/theatreworkshopsPlease note that course subjects are liable tochange due to unforeseen circumstances.

PERFORMANCE TERMSPRING/SUMMER 2014A focused term working towards a performance at York TheatreRoyal.

Running every Monday 28 Apr - 7 Jul (excluding 5 & 26 May) Session times: 6.30-8pm & 8.15-9.45pm, 15 places per sessionStudents should be available for everysession and MUST be available on Mon7 Jul and performances on Fri 11 Jul &Sat 12 Jul£100 for the course inclu 2 perfsMore information can be found atwww.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/theatreworkshops

THIRTY LITTLE PLAYS ABOUT LIFEFRI 11 & SAT 12 JUL

An evening of remarkable conversations seenthrough the lives of many different charactersin varied situations. They offer a wide rangeof ages and backgrounds, much the same aswe encounter in our own lives everyday. Thisis a lightening quick look at the comedy,diversity and drama of everyday life throughan evening of brand new plays. Presented bystudents of the adult acting course.Time: 8pmTickets: £5

LAMDAEXAMINATIONSLAMDA examinations, is an internationallyrecognised examining body for peoplestudying ‘Speech and Drama’.

Introductory exams are for younger learnersand students will focus on memorising,reciting and communicating a poem. Olderstudents will focus on script, voice and stagetechnique for their acting exam.

Led by Frances Simon who has been trainingpeople for LAMDA exams for over 7 yearsand is a professionally trained actress.Dates: 16, 23, 30 Jan, 6, 13 Feb, 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar,3, 24 Apr, 1, 8, 15, 22 May, 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun, 3 Jul Thu 6.15-7.15pm under 11sThu 7.30-8.30pm over 11sLocation: Workshop 2, de Grey RoomsCapacity: 10 per workshopPrice: booked in 5 week/half-term blocks - £45 perhalf term. Please enquire about concessionary rates.

YOUTHTHEATREWe run one of the country’s largestYouth Theatres, with weeklysessions for 5 – 19 year olds. For more information contact01904 658162 or [email protected]

PLAY READING CIRCLELed by the Friends of YorkTheatre Royal, these monthlymeetings are open to all whowant to discover new texts andread work for the stage aloud.2014 dates: 8 Jan, 15 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 2 Jul£4 per sessionTimes: 7.30pmLocation: Keregan Room

In the heart of the city of York,The De Grey Rooms house oneof York’s hidden treasures; abeautiful neo-classical ballroom.

With sprung dance floor,originally used by the YorkshireHussars and restored by YorkConservation Trust, the Ballroomand adjoining Cocktail Bar areparticularly suitable for weddingreceptions, dinners, balls andspecial occasions orconferences. We can seat up to140 people for a formal dinnerand have an overall capacity for 180 guests.

“We can’t thank you enough foreverthing you did to make ourday so perfect.

You and your staff werefantastic and all worked sohard. Everyone said how warmand welcoming it felt, everyonewas so friendly and made usfeel relaxed.

So thank you so much for givingus such a happy and stress freeday, we really could not haveasked for more.”

Michelle & Andrew, May 2013

“THE DE GREY ROOMS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS VENUE AND I WILL BE SURE TO SPREAD THE WORD”

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WEDDING FAYRE IN THE DE GREY ROOMSSUN 23 FEBThe De Grey Rooms12noon – 4pmFree Entry

Discover one of York’s hidden gems, a beautifulNeo-classical Ballroom and Cocktail Baravailable to hire for wedding receptions andparties. Join us at a free Wedding Fayre whereyou can see the rooms in all their glory, meetsuppliers from photographers to caterers, andwatch a glamorous bridalwear catwalk show.We’ll also be selling tea and cakes in a specialvintage tea party area.

In conjunction with Bride magazine

BURNS NIGHTCEILIDHSAT 25 JANCelebrate Burns Night in stylewith a live ceilidh band and pay bar. 7.30–11pmTickets: £17

VALENTINE’SDANCEFRI 14 FEBEnjoy an evening of roaring 20sjazz in the splendour of the DeGrey Rooms Ballroom. Whatbetter way to spend Valentine’sevening, whether it’s your firstdate or 50th anniversary,dancing the night away to a livejazz band. Why not dress for theoccasion using York TheatreRoyal’s Costume Hiredepartment.7.30pmTickets: £15

YORK ARTSOCIETYEXHIBITIONTUE 15 – SUN 20 APRJoin York Art Society for theirsecond open exhibition to beheld in the De Grey Rooms, withmeet the artist workshops overthe weekend. For furtherinformation seewww.yorkartsociety.comFree entry 9am–5pm

D-DAY DANCEFRI 6 JUNRelive war time romance at ourbig band 1940s themed dancenight, featuring Mr Swing. Wewill be holding a costumecompetition, check out ourCostume Hire department if youneed help kitting yourself out. 8–11pm Tickets: £17Dance class for beginners 6.30–7.30pm, £3

SUMMER BIG BANDSAT 30 AUGMr Swing’s Dance Orchestrareturn with live music tocelebrate summer.8–11pm Tickets: £17Dance class for beginners 6.30–7.30pm, £3

PUBLIC EVENTS IN THE BALLROOM

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MEMBERSHIPSEE MORE THEATRE FOR LESS MONEY!Become a Member for £40 per year and receive 2free tickets to a York Theatre Royal show (excludingpanto) and 15% off two tickets for every showthroughout the year. Plus enjoy 10% off food anddrink at the café and bar, an annual Christmas partyand exemption from transaction and exchangefees. Join online or via the Box Office. Membershipis also a great present for theatre loving friends andfamily. Join online or at the Box Office.

FRIENDSSUPPORT THE THEATREThe Friends of York Theatre Royal are anenthusiastic, theatre-loving group: keen to supportlocal theatre, raise funds and meet others whoshare a passion for the arts. The Friends help tofundraise for projects and also organise a widerange of theatre trips and social events.

For further details and to join please contact:

Friends of York Theatre Royal

York Theatre RoyalSt Leonard's PlaceYorkYO1 7HD

UNDER 25SFREE TICKETCLUBIf you are aged 16 – 25 you can join ourFree Ticket Club. It’s simple. You give usyour email address and we’ll let you knowon a regular basis how many free anddiscounted tickets are available forupcoming productions. We make 10 freetickets available per main houseperformance and 2 per studioperformance on most of our shows. Thesewill be exclusively available to Free TicketClub members and in addition we willsend you special offers for productionsthroughout the year.

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PANTOMIME 14/15 ON SALETickets for the 14/15 Panto will go on sale on Sat 1 March 2014.

Sat 1 MarchIn person from the Box Office at 9am

The queue for panto tickets becomesmore of an event every year, with ourhardcore fans battling to be first in theline. Wrap up warm, bag a spot in thequeue and get the tickets of your choice,whilst meeting other panto enthusiasts.

Sun 2 March Online from 9am

Mon 3 March On the phone from 9am

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BECOME A FOUNDINGPATRON AND WE CANDOUBLE YOUR DONATIONFounding Patrons support the Theatre’s work by making a donation of at least £250.This year we are able to match all donations, pound for pound, through an ArtsCouncil England Catalyst grant. With Gift Aid, a £250 donation from you can be madeinto more than £560 for the Theatre, which will have a huge impact on our work.

We would love you to join us as a Founding Patron.

In return you will have numerous opportunities to attend exclusive events. Theseinclude opportunities to meet Directors and actors, find out how plays are developed,rehearsed and brought to the stage, and to have backstage tours of some of ourmost interesting sets.

For more information please contact Sarah Heathwood, Development Officer, on01904 715460 or [email protected] or click on ‘Support Us’ on thewebsite.

Patron Ferdinand Kingsley

BOOKING INFOTERMS AND CONDITIONS

How to Pay: We accept cash, cheque, debit or credit cards.Tickets booked over the phone or online can be posted to youfor £1.50. Online bookings will be held at the Box Office forcollection.

Booking Fees: A transaction fee of £1 applies; including cashsales (Free for Members, Friends and only applies online forparticipatory events).

Ticket Reservations: We can hold tickets for up to 4 days.Unpaid reservations will be released for re-sale 30 minutesbefore the start of the performance.

Exchanging Tickets: Tickets for exchange or re-sale must bepresented to the Box Office at least 24 hours before theperformance date. All sales are non-refundable unless thetickets are re-sold, please note that our own un-sold ticketswill take priority. Tickets may be exchanged for futureperformances of the same show subject to availability. Noticket refunds will be given on the announcement of asubsequent special offer. Re-sales and exchanges are subjectto an additional transaction fee (free to members).

Latecomers: May be asked to wait until a suitable break in theperformance before taking their seats. On some occasions it maybe impossible to admit latecomers until the interval. Please notefor Studio performances without an interval, latecomers will notbe admitted at any stage due to the layout of the performancearea.

DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS

Concessions: Apply to Over 60s, those in receipt ofmeans tested benefits and students. £2 off in theStalls, Dress Circle and Upper Circle. Discounts applyto evenings, selected matinees and Studioperformances where applicable. Please see individualshow pages for Under 18 discounts.

Schools: Tickets £9 unless otherwise stated. Schoolsmay claim 1 teacher ticket free with every 10 pupilsover 8 years, 1 in 5 free with pupils 8 years and under(except where specified). Additional teacher ticketscan be purchased at the schools price whenaccompanying a school party. School tickets aresubject to availability, please check with the Box Office(01904 623568).

Cream tea matinees: Are £20 and include a ticket,programme and a cream tea.

Groups 10+: Are entitled to a discount of £2 off perticket. This excludes matinee performances.

For more information visitwww.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

ACCESS

Access: We are committed to making our performancesas accessible as possible. We have wheelchair spacesavailable in the stalls (Main House) and in the Studio.Please state at the time of booking if a wheelchair seatis required. There are accessible toilets and babychanging facilities. We have a wireless system for audiodescribed performances and the hard of hearing (pleasecollect relevant equipment from Box Office) and alsoprogramme signed and captioned performances.Access dogs are admitted. Touch Tours can be booked24hrs in advance of an Audio Described performance.

Registered Disabled: Registered disabled patronsmay purchase a half-price ticket for themselves andan essential carer. Please contact Box Office fordetails.

York Theatre Royal has a customer services policy.

We welcome your feedback, please email us atfeedback @yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or fill in a comments card next time you visit us.Errors and omissions excepted

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STUDIO

STUDIOAD: Audio Described Performances for the blind and partially sighted

C: Captioned Performances for the deaf, deafened and hard of hearing

BSL: British Sign Language interpreted performances

D: After show discussion

SIF: See it First

S: Pre-show Spotlights

WED 12 GHOST TOWN 7.45

THU 13 GHOST TOWN 2.30 D & 7.45

FRI 14 BRASSED OFF 7.30 SIF GHOST TOWN 7.45

SAT 15 BRASSED OFF 7.30 GHOST TOWN 7.45

SUN 16

MON 17 BRASSED OFF 7.30 GUIDE TO THE BRASS BAND 6.00

TUE 18 BRASSED OFF 7.30 GHOST TOWN 7.45 D

WED 19 BRASSED OFF 7.30 GHOST TOWN 7.45

THU 20 BRASSED OFF 7.30 VISITORS 7.45

FRI 21 BRASSED OFF 7.30 VISITORS 7.45

SAT 22 BRASSED OFF S 2.30 & 7.30

SUN 23 WEDDING FAYRE IN THE BALLROOM 12.00 - 4.00

MON 24 BRASSED OFF 7.30 GUIDE TO THE BRASS BAND 6.00

TUE 25 BRASSED OFF 7.30

WED 26 BRASSED OFF 7.30 D

THEATRE CAFÉ IN THE BALLROOM 10.30, 2.00 & 7.30

THU 27 BRASSED OFF 7.30 BSL TITUS 2.30 & 7.45

FRI 28 BRASSED OFF 7.30 TITUS 2.30 & 7.45

SAT 01 BRASSED OFF 2.30 C/AD & 7.30 AD

SUN 02

MON 03

TUE 04 HOT MIKADO 7.30

WED 05 HOT MIKADO 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

THU 06 HOT MIKADO 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

FRI 07 HOT MIKADO 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

SAT 08 HOT MIKADO 2.30 & 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

SUN 09

MON 10 HOT MIKADO 7.30 STUDIO TALK 7.00

TUE 11 HOT MIKADO 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

WED 12 HOT MIKADO 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

THU 13 HOT MIKADO 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

FRI 14 HOT MIKADO 7.30 THE STEPMOTHER 7.45

SAT 15 HOT MIKADO 2.30 AD & 7.30 AD THE STEPMOTHER 2.00 & 7.45

SUN 16

MON 17

TUE 18

WED 19

THU 20 THE TEMPEST/ MACBETH 7.00/8.30

FRI 21 JULIUS CAESAR/

THE TEMPEST 7.00/8.30

SAT 22 MACBETH/ JULIUS CAESAR 7.00/8.30

SUN 23

MON 24 BIRDSONG 7.30 STUDIO TALK 7.00

TUE 25 BIRDSONG 7.30

WED 26 BIRDSONG 7.30

SILENTS NOW IN THE BALLROOM 8.00

THU 27 BIRDSONG 2.00 & 7.30 TALK/THE ILIAD 2.30/7.45

FRI 28 BIRDSONG 7.30 TALK/AUSTEN'S WOMEN 12.30/7.45

SAT 29 BIRDSONG 2.30 AD & 7.30 AD FOREST OF FABLES 1.00 & 3.30

SUN 30

MON 31

TUE 01 AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK 7.30

WED 02 AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK 7.30

THU 03 AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK 2.00 & 7.30 TWELFTH NIGHT 7.45

FRI 04 AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK 7.30 TWELFTH NIGHT 7.45

SAT 05 AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK 2.30 AD & 7.30 AD TWELFTH NIGHT 2.00 & 7.45

SUN 06

MON 07

TUE 08 THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 7.30 TWELFTH NIGHT 7.45

WED 09 THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 7.30 TWELFTH NIGHT 7.45

THU 10 THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 7.30 TWELFTH NIGHT 7.45

FRI 11 THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 7.30 TWELFTH NIGHT 7.45

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JUNE

DIARYMAIN HOUSE

STUDIO

STUDIOAD: Audio Described Performances for the blind and partially sighted

C: Captioned Performances for the deaf, deafened and hard of hearing

BSL: British Sign Language interpreted performances

D: After show discussion

SIF: See it First

S: Pre-show Spotlights

SAT 12 THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 2.30 AD & 7.30 AD TWELFTH NIGHT 2.00 & 7.45

SUN 13

MON 14

TUE 15 THE MAGIC FLUTE 7.30

WED 16 PAUL BUNYAN 7.30

THU 17

FRI 18

SAT 19 RICH HALL 7.30

SUN 20

MON 21

TUE 22 UNDER MILK WOOD 7.30 MONDAY'S CHILD 1.30

WED 23 UNDER MILK WOOD 7.30 D MONDAY'S CHILD 11.00 & 1.30

THU 24 UNDER MILK WOOD 2.00 & 7.30 MONDAY'S CHILD 11.00 & 1.30

FRI 25 UNDER MILK WOOD 7.30 MONDAY'S CHILD 11.00 & 1.30

SAT 26 UNDER MILK WOOD 2.30 AD & 7.30 AD MONDAY'S CHILD 11.00 & 1.30

SUN 27

MON 28

TUE 29

WED 30

THU 01 A NUMBER 7.45

FRI 02 A NUMBER 7.45

SAT 03 A NUMBER 7.45

SUN 04

MON 05

TUE 06 A NUMBER 7.45

WED 07 A NUMBER 7.45

THU 08 A NUMBER S 2.30 & 7.45

FRI 09 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 SIF A NUMBER 7.45

SAT 10 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 A NUMBER 7.45

SUN 11

MON 12

TUE 13 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 A NUMBER 7.45 D

WED 14 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 A NUMBER 7.45

THU 15 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 A NUMBER 7.45

FRI 16 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 A NUMBER 7.45

SAT 17 BLITHE SPIRIT 2.30 & 7.30 A NUMBER 2.00 & 7.45

COFFEE MORNING IN THE BALLROOM 11.30

SUN 18

MON 19

TUE 20 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 A NUMBER 7.45 D

WED 21 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 A NUMBER 7.45

SPILT MILK IN THE BALLROOM 8.00

THU 22 BLITHE SPIRIT S 2.00 & 7.30 A NUMBER 2.30 & 7.45

FRI 23 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 BSL A NUMBER 7.45

SAT 24 BLITHE SPIRIT 2.30 & 7.30 A NUMBER 2.00 & 7.45

SUN 25

MON 26

TUE 27 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 DAVID COPPERFIELD 7.45

WED 28 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 D WORDS & WHIPPETS 7.45

THU 29 BLITHE SPIRIT 2.00 C & 7.30 AWAY FROM HOME 7.45

FRI 30 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 AD AWAY FROM HOME 7.45

SAT 31 BLITHE SPIRIT 7.30 AD

SUN 01

MON 02

TUE 03 MORECAMBE 7.30

WED 04 MORECAMBE 7.30

THU 05 MORECAMBE 7.30 THE BOOK 7.45

FRI 06 MORECAMBE 7.30 THE BOOK 7.45

SAT O7 MORECAMBE 2.30 AD & 7.30 AD THE BOOK 7.45

SUN 08

MON 09

TUE 10 TUBE 10.30 & 1.00 MONDAY'S CHILD 11.00 & 1.30

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THU 31 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 7.00

FRI 01 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 7.00

SAT 02 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30 & 7.00

SUN 03

MON 04

TUE 05 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30

WED 06 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30

THU 07 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30 & 7.00

FRI 08 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30 & 7.00


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MON 18



THU 21 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30 AD & 7.00 AD


SAT 23 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30 C /AD & 7.00 AD

SUN 24

MON 25





SAT 30 THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS 2.30 BSL & 7.00

JULY

AUGUST

MAIN HOUSESTUDIO

WED 11 THE ENERGY SHOW 7.00 YUMMM! 11.00 & 1.30

THU 12 THE ENERGY SHOW 11.00 ALL THINGS WEIRD.... 10.30 & 1.00

FRI 13 PETER AND THE WOLF 11.00 & 1.30

SAT 14 THE ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER 2.30 I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS 11.00 & 2.00

SUN 15

MON 16 CHARIOTS OF FIRE 7.30

TUE 17 CHARIOTS OF FIRE 7.30

WED 18 CHARIOTS OF FIRE 7.30

THU 19 CHARIOTS OF FIRE 2.00 & 7.30 THE TIGER AND THE MOUSTACHE 7.45

FRI 20 CHARIOTS OF FIRE 7.30 TONI AND THE GUYS 7.45

SAT 21 CHARIOTS OF FIRE 2.30 AD & 7.30 AD TONI AND THE GUYS 2.00 & 7.45

SUN 22

MON 23

TUE 24 AVENUE Q 7.30

WED 25 AVENUE Q 7.30

THU 26 AVENUE Q 7.30

FRI 27 AVENUE Q 7.30

SAT 28 AVENUE Q 2.30 & 7.30

SUN 29

MON 30

TUE 01

WED 02

THU 03 HIT THE ROAD JACQUES 7.30 CIS AND BARBICHE 7.45

REMEMBRANCE & BEYOND IN THE BALLROOM 6.30

FRI 04 CIS AND BARBICHE 7.45

SAT 05 CIS AND BARBICHE 2.00 & 7.45

SUN 06 THEATRE OPEN ALL DAY TOUR DE FRANCE

MON 07 SCRIPT FACTOR FINAL 7.45

TUE 08 A TASTE OF HONEY 7.30

WED 09 A TASTE OF HONEY 7.30

THU 10 A TASTE OF HONEY 7.30

FRI 11 A TASTE OF HONEY 7.30 THIRTY LITTLE PLAYS 8.00

SAT 12 A TASTE OF HONEY 2.30 & 7.30 THIRTY LITTLE PLAYS 8.00

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