Royal Centre Summer Brochure

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May – August 2009

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Following the record-breaking success of Cinderella, the sell-out popularityof Calendar Girls, and the ever increasing audiences for our NottinghamClassical concert series, I am delighted to present the Royal Centre’s Summer2009 brochure.

As always there is a wide variety of shows and events on offer with highlightsincluding Kneehigh Theatre’s Brief Encounter, direct from the West End witha visually stunning multi-media interpretation of this classic love story; StephenDaldry’s award-winning production of An Inspector Calls; the classic rockopera Quadrophenia; the return of one of the most popular musicals to visitthe Royal Centre in recent history, Chicago; as well as a whole host of familyperformances throughout the summer months. And don’t forget there is stilltime to book for some of the terrific productions this April including the devilishlysexy The Witches of Eastwick, and the RSC’s The Tempest, which has beenthrilling audiences in South Africa prior to its UK tour.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your continuing support to theRoyal Centre. In these difficult and worrying times we aim to carry on offeringyou the widest range of engaging, thought-provoking, thoroughly entertaining,and, above all, good value live shows in the region.

Best Wishes

Robert Sanderson

welcomeTUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £33 £30.50 £28Tier 1 £33 £30.50Tier 2 £20 £15

FRI 5pmStalls £24 £21.50 £19Tier 1 £24 £21.50Tier 2 £18 £14

FRI 8.30pm & SAT 7.30pmStalls £35 £32.50 £30Tier 1 £35 £32.50Tier 2 £22 £16

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for theTue 7.30pm performance

Under 16s, Over 60s, RegisteredUnwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue –Thu 7.30pm, Fri 8.30pm & Sat 2.30pmperformances

Groups (10+)Save 10% for the Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Fri8.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances

Great Night OutBuy six tickets and get the seventh free forthe Wed 7.30pm & Fri 5pm performances.Applies to the Stalls & Tier 1

Customers with disabilities50% discount (Stalls only)

No concessions in Tier 2 or for the Sat7.30pm performance

All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee

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‘Devilishly good fun’The Guardian

Marti Pellow stars as the devilish Darryl Van Horne in The WitchesOf Eastwick, a bewitching musical based on the Warner Brothersmotion picture starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Cher.When three desperate housewives in small town America wish forthe man of their dreams, they get far more than they bargain for.All hell breaks loose – quite literally – when Darryl Van Hornearrives to liven things up!

After leading Wet Wet Wet to a plethora of multi-platinum singlesand albums, peaking with Love Is All Around’s fifteen week stint atthe top of the charts, Marti has gone on to a successful solo careeras well as West End and Broadway seasons in the hit musicalChicago.

See a video preview at www.witchesofeastwickthemusical.com

Audio Described and Sign Language Interpreted - see page 49 for details

★★★★Sunday Express

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Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 April

The stage production based on the smash-hit Disney ChannelOriginal Movie, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL LIVE ON STAGE, will spread the magic once more in Nottingham as it makes itsgiant return after sell-out success in 2008.

Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class –defying expectations and taking a chance on their dreams, andeach other.

Featuring a cast of 31 performers and a live band, this productionincludes everyone’s favourite characters, and the unforgettablesongs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially forthe stage. All this combines to make HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALa must-see for every fan of the movie and for theatre-goers alike.

So ‘get'cha head in the game!’ and go totally wild for Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

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Beyond the Barricade 10th Anniversary Show Sunday 31 May 7.30pm / Tickets £19, £16.50 & £11.50

Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazingauthenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables celebratetheir 10th Anniversary, with a blockbusting brand new show featuring the bestmusical songs of the past 10 years including, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, MissSaigon and many more major hit productions, climaxing with a spectacular finalefrom Les Miserables!

Don’t miss this celebration of the best Musicals of the last 10 years.

Heather SmallThursday 28 May 7.30pm / Tickets £25

Heather Small & Snake Davis Band

As part of M People, and with one of the seminal British voices of the 1990s,Heather Small has achieved massive worldwide success. With million-sellingrecords, two Brit Awards and the Mercury Music Prize, she now takes to the roadwith the Snake Davis Band. Hear her perform hits including Moving On Up, OneNight In Heaven, and Search For The Hero plus many more classic songs in thisevening sure to delight fans old and new.

Brian Clough’s WayFriday 5 June 7.30pm / Tickets £20Enjoy an evening in the company of some of the greatest players to wear Forest'scolours. Listen to ‘legends’ Kenny Burns, John McGovern, Tony Woodcock, VivAnderson and Gary Birtles as they recount stories of their days at the City Ground,and re-live that golden era when the Reds were the Kings of Europe under theleadership of the incomparable Brian Clough whose character will once again bereprised by Colin Tarrant.

This is sure to be a great night of nostalgia for fans who can also expect a surpriseguest or two along the way. There will also be an opportunity for fans to meet theiridols after the show.

Science on stage presents

AlbedoSaturday 2 May 7pm / Tickets £7Concessions £6 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults) £20 Groups (10+) Save 10%

Never has mankind faced a catastrophe of such global proportions.

In the new piece Albedo, set in the arctic, Science on Stage joins children and adultsin an exploration of global warming, through music, science and dance. There arehighlights from the show Steel - previously performed at Covent Garnden by Science onStage - plus a flavour of the forest with the Rain Dance by Karl Jenkins.

During the interval you will have the chance to visit art and science exhibitions in theRoyal Concert Hall foyer areas.

MON - THU 7pm and FRI 5pm & 8pmStalls £29.50 £27 £24.50Tier 1 £29.50 £27Tier 2 £16 £12

SAT 2.30pm & 7pm Stalls £32.50 £29.50 £26.50Tier 1 £32.50 £29.50Tier 2 £18 £14

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for theMon 7pm performance

Under 16s, Over 60s, RegisteredUnwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in Tier 1 forMon – Fri performances

Groups of (10+)Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 ticketspurchased


No concessions in Tier 2 or for Satperformances


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Sign Language Interpreted performance - see page 49 for details

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Le Grand Cirque, Fantazie is one of the most magical andspellbinding circus shows ever. Described by the press as‘The next generation of Cirque du Soleil’, it is a breathtakingspectacle guaranteed to astound.

Featuring artistes handpicked from around the globe,performing a visual feast of white-knuckle, heart-poundingstunts with precision timing and consummate skill, this award-winning show has been seen by millions of people worldwide.

THU 7.30pm Stalls £28.50 £24.50 £20.50Tier 1 £28.50 £24.50Tier 2 £16 £12

SAT & SUN 2.30pmStalls £24.50 £21.50 £18.50Tier 1 £24.50 £21.50Tier 2 £14 £10

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £32.50 £27.50 £22.50Tier 1 £32.50 £27.50Tier 2 £18 £14

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for theThu 7.30pm performance

Under 16sSave £7.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Thu& Fri 7.30pm and Sat & Sun 2.30pmperformances

Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £5.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Thu& Fri 7.30pm and Sat & Sun 2.30pmperformances

Over 60sSave £3.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Thu& Fri 7.30pm and Sat & Sun 2.30pmperformances

Groups (10+)Save 10% for the Sat & Sun 2.30pmperformances plus one free ticket for every10 tickets purchased

Family Ticket£60 for 4 people (max. 2 adults) in the Stallsfor the Thu 7.30pm & Sat & Sun 2.30pmperformances




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‘An incredible spectacle ofwonder and enchantment’The New York Times

‘Human skill, dedicationand exquisite teamworkthat gives a circus thepower to inspire’ The Sydney Morning Herald (14 January 2008)

Family Ticket available.

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The foyers of the Royal Concert Hallwill be transformed into Mela Mantrastages providing an afternoon ofclassical, indo-jazz and quirky, edgynew music from the South Asiandiaspora alongside spoken work,and dance performance spaces.

DIRECT FROM THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, COMES LE GRAND CIRQUE’S BRAND NEW SHOW

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In The Flesh- Pink Floyd Laser SpectacularSaturday 20 June 7.30pm / Tickets £23.50, £21.50 & £20

Expect more than a few surprises as this seven-piece band, complementedby backing vocalists, and with a set featuring the trademark circularprojection screen and laser light show, take to the stage.

The show will feature tracks from Pink Floyd’s classic albums The Piperat the Gates of Dawn, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The Dark Side ofthe Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall.

A must-see show for all Floyd fans.

One Night with ElvisFriday 19 June 7.30pm / Tickets £23.50, £21.50 & £20

In 2003, GMTV crowned Heath Ashton ‘Britain’s Best Elvis’ as he triumphedover 7000 other entries. Since then, Heath and his band, Midnight America,have been performing concerts across the UK. Don’t miss out on over twohours of hit after hit, including Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, One Nightwith You, Return to Sender and many more.

‘If you can see only one Elvis show this year – see this one’ -President of the Official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Great Britain

The Lady Boys of Bangkok- Mile High TourWednesday 24 June 7.30pm / Tickets £19 & £17Concessions Save £1 Groups 1 in 10 go free

This fantastic party night returns with a brand new production. Combiningthe heady spice of Bangkok’s exotic nightlife, with the glamorous showgirlappeal of Las Vegas, this spectacular and flamboyant show is performedby 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls - every single one of them aThai male - in a glamorous and funny review show. Seen by over one millionpeople, The Lady Boys of Bangkok are here to entertain you!

Here Come the BoysWednesday 17 June 7.30pm / Tickets £25

The Chippendales troupe of American muscle-bound hunks (original cast) sold outevery theatre in the UK, and now Here Come the Boys! Looking better than everwith some stunning new faces, don’t miss out on these talented heart-throbssinging and dancing in this new show.

An Audience with Sally MorganTuesday 30 June 7.30pm / Tickets £18.50

With a reputation built from her close relationship with many high-profilecelebrities Sally Morgan, the stars psychic is now rated as one of the world’stop mediums. Don’t miss out as she brings her amazing abilities andtremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.

Early Booking Advisable.

This performance is intended for entertainment purposes only and has not been scientifically proven.

Dancing QueenFriday 3 July 7.30pm / Tickets £21.50 & £19.50Concessions Save £1.50 Groups (10+) Save 10%

Featuring a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, beautiful costumes anddazzling choreography, this high-octane musical extravaganza featuresfabulous Broadway-style production pieces performed to wall-to-wall Abba hitsincluding Money Money Money, Fernando, Voulez Vous, and Take a Chance.

Fronted by four talented lead singers, and a company of 16 dancers, DancingQueen also features a medley of fabulous party classics from the 70s, and adazzling compilation of highlights from the iconic film Saturday Night Fever.


The Wiggles- You Make Me Feel Like Dancing


Thursday 25 June 10.30am & 1.30pmTickets £14.50 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults) £52Join Anthony, Jeff, Murray and Sam and all their Wiggly friends asThe Wiggles perform songs from their latest release, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. The show will also include all the favourites Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Play Your Guitar withMurray, Monkey Dance, Can You Point Your Fingers and Do The Twist.

So join in the summer fun for the You Make Me Feel Like Dancingtour, but be quick as tickets are selling like….Hot Potatoes!


SAT 4.30pm, SUN 11am & 2pm Stalls £15.50 £13.50 £11.50Tier 1 £15.50 £13.50Tier 2 £11.50 £9.50

Under 16sSave £5 on all £15.50 & £13.50 tickets in theStalls and Tier 1

Family Ticket£44 for 4 people (max. 2 adults) on all £15.50& £13.50 tickets in the Stalls and Tier 1


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Ten years after bursting onto the scene, theTweenies are back with their chart-busting newshow Top of the Tots.

Their live performances have wowed over a millionTweenie-boppers worldwide and, with a platinumselling single under their belts, get ready for thefab four to entertain you in their spectacular newtheatre show.

So, get set to reach for the stars, sing along,dance in the aisles and find out why the Tweenies are still the ultimate Number One!

www.bbcliveshows.com

BBC logo TM & © 1996. Tweenies characters & logo TM & © 1998-2001. Licensed by BBC Worldwide

Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 June

How Sweet It Is- Celebrating 50 Years of Motown MusicThursday 30 July 7.30pm / Tickets £19.50

Featuring the all-time greatest hits of Motown legends The Four Tops, and The Temptations.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most-loved and popular genres ofmusic ever, and now in its 6th successive year, How Sweet It Is is a slick, high-energy recreation of music from the 60s and 70s. Featuring classics from two ofMotown’s finest vocal groups, The Four Tops and The Temptations - along withhit after hit from other famous artists including Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye,and Stevie Wonder - the concert is 100% live, and 100% Motown memorable!

This concert is certainly one for the diary as The National Children’sOrchestra of Great Britain performs Bernstein’s energetic and passionateWest Side Story Symphonic Dances. With the children certain to play totheir usual high standards, you are guaranteed to leave impressed bytheir sheer individual and collective talents. As the RPO’s ‘Hear Here’concert of the month, demand for this event is sure to be high.

The National Children’s Orchestra Summer ConcertWest Side Story – Symphonic DancesSaturday 22 August 3pm / Tickets £18, £15 & £10U16s £5 Concessions Save £2 Guest Conductor Howard WilliamsPlease note on sale date 1 June



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MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £31 £28 £24Tier 1 £31 £28Tier 2 £17.50 £12.50

FRI 5pmStalls £26.50 £22.50 £17.50Tier 1 £26.50 £22.50Tier 2 £14.50 £12.50

FRI 8.30pm & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £33 £30 £26Tier 1 £33 £30Tier 2 £19.50 £16.50

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £7.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Mon7.30pm performance

Under 16s, Over 60s, RegisteredUnwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls for the Mon – Thu7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances

Groups (10+)Save 10% for the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat2.30pm performances

Groups (20+)Save 10% with one free ticket for every 10tickets purchased. Applies to the Mon – Thu7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances


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Audio Described and Sign Language Interpretedperformances - see page 49for details

TUE - THU 7.30pm Stalls £26 £22 £18Tier 1 £26 £22Tier 2 £18

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £28 £25 £20Tier 1 £28 £25Tier 2 £20

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £7.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue7.30pm performance

Under 16s, StudentsAny ticket £10 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for theTue – Thu 7.30pm performances

Over 60s, Registered UnwagedSave £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue – Fri7.30pm performances

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Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 August

Set in London and Brighton at the height of the Mod era, QUADROPHENIA is told through the eyes of Jimmy, a hedonistic style conscious teenager searching for a place to belong and a girl to love.

Misunderstood by his parents and stuck in a dead end job, he sets off on a trip to Brighton that will change his life forever. This compelling coming of age story is brought to life in this original stage adaptation of the legendary album. The evocative world of sixties Britain provides a colourful backdrop to Jimmy’s journey.

Pete Townshend’s stunning score pulsates with life and brilliantly captures the excitement of a nation on the brink of change. The album Quadrophenia was released by The Who in 1973 followed by the iconic film in 1979. Rolling Stone magazineand VH1 have named it one of the 100Greatest Albums of all Time.

THE ICONIC ROCK OPERA

AN EXHILARATING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE FOR REBELS AND ADOLESCENTS OF ALL AGES!

MUSIC, LYRICS & CONCEPT BY PETE TOWNSHEND Stage adaptation by Jeff Young, John O’Hara and Tom Critchley

The cartoon classic returns with a brand new show.

Scooby-Doo and the gang are back! Following their sell out successwith Stagefright, the ultimate cartoon classic bursts onto to the stageonce again with Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost.

Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred as they encountera new case to solve in their trademark Mystery Inc. style. Hold onto yourseats as the adventure unfolds with perplexing clues, pirate ghosts and anabundance of Scooby snacks. It’s Scooby-Doo and the gang at theirfinest and funniest, live on stage and back by popular demand.

Running time - 90 minutes plus 20 minute interval

TM & © Hanna-Barbera. WBCP LOGO: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(s08)

TUE 2pmAll tickets £10

TUE 6.30pm, WED 2pm & 6.30pm Stalls £19.50 £17.50Tier 1 £19.50Tier 2 £15.50

Under 16sSave £6 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue6.30pm and Wed 2pm & 6.30pmperformances

Groups (10+)Save 10% with one free ticket for every 20tickets purchased (applies all performances)

Family Ticket£60 for 4 people (max. 2 adults) in the Stallsand Tier 1 for the Tue 6.30pm and Wed 2pm& 6.30pm performances


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‘Scooby and the gangbrought to life on stage is a truly magical experience’Manchester Evening News

Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 August


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Wednesday 29 April – Sunday 3 May

Take a look at what’s surfacing on stage at the Theatre Royal Nottingham, direct from the hit television show.... SpongeBob SquarePants - The Sponge Who Could Fly!

Join SpongeBob, Patrick and their zany Bikini Bottom pals in a new musical as SpongeBob embarks on his dream to fly with the jellyfish. Will he take flight, or will his dream come crashing down to the ocean floor? It’s a tale too exciting to be kept undersea!

So dive in to the UK stage premiere of the exciting musical about dreams, friendship and soaring to new heights, SpongeBob SquarePants - The Sponge Who Could Fly!

www.nick.co.uk/spongebobtour

WED 7pm, THU 4pm & 7pm, FRI 4.30pm &7.30pm, SAT 4.30pm & 7.30pm,SUN 11am & 2pm

Stalls £25 £20Dress Circle £25Upper Circle £25 £20Balcony £15

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £5 for the Wed 7pm performance (excl. Balcony)

Under 18sAll tickets half price for all performances

Groups (10+)Save 10% on full price tickets for allperformances

Family Ticket£70 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on all £25 tickets(applies all performances)

Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)


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SpongeBob SquarePants © Viacom International Inc. 2008 All rights reserved. Created by Stephen Hillenburg

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THE MOST TALKED ABOUT SHOW IN TOWN ARRIVESDIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END

Emma Rice, Artistic Director of the world renowned KneehighTheatre Company, has taken one of the most beloved films ofall time, the stage play on which it was based, and the musicand songs of Noël Coward, to create this brand new stageadaptation of Brief Encounter.

Brought to you by the award-winning producers of CalendarGirls, Equus and Rebecca, Brief Encounter comprises tenactor musicians who together recreate the world of MilfordJunction through film, music and words. This fusion has createda unique theatrical evening which has left both audiences andcritics alike overwhelmed with emotion, laughter, tears, andpraise for the production in London’s West End. Do not missthis chance to experience a night at the theatre that you willremember always.

See a video preview at www.seebriefencounter.com

TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £23 £21 £19Dress Circle £23 £21Upper Circle £21 £19Balcony £14 £10

WED & THU 2pmStalls £16 £14 £12Dress Circle £16 £14Upper Circle £14 £12Balcony £10

FRI & SAT 7.30pmStalls £24 £21.50 £19Dress Circle £24 £21.50Upper Circle £21.50 £19Balcony £16 £12

Friends of the Royal CentreTwo for the price of one for the Tue 7.30pmperformance

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged,StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the UpperCircle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pmperformances

Over 60sSave £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in theUpper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances

Groups (10+)Save 10% with one free ticket per 10 ticketspurchased

School PartiesAll tickets £10 with one free teacher per 10tickets booked. Applies to the Tue & Wed7.30pm and Wed & Thu 2pm performances

Family TicketUp to two children go half price with eachfull price ticket purchased. Applies to the Tue7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances


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‘AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH.Moving, funny, jaw-droppingly inventive. It’s the best evening I’ve spent in the theatre in months’The Independent

‘IT’S GREAT FUN. Pure damp-eyed nostalgia thatleaves you with a warm and sentimental glow’Daily Mail

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Monday 11 – Saturday 23 May Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 May

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical Evita features some of the biggest hitsongs ever written, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars,Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me and many more.

West End star Rachael Wooding plays the role of the extraordinary Eva Peron, wife of formerArgentine dictator Juan Peron, who, from young and ambitious beginnings, gained enormous wealthand power during her ultimate rise to ‘sainthood’. Rachael’s West End musical-theatre credits includeHairspray, We Will Rock You, and Saturday Night Fever while her national tour credits includeFootloose, Starlight Express and Cats.

Joining Rachael in the role of Ché is Seamus Cullen (finalist from BBC TV’s Any Dream Will Do), andMark Heenehan (film credits including The Road to Damascus, Spy Game and Thunderpants).

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starringMadonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand new production of the smash-hit show truly promises to be the theatrical event of the year!

MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £33 £31 £29Dress Circle £33 £31Upper Circle £31 £29Balcony £20 £15

WED 2pmStalls £24 £21.50 £19Dress Circle £24 £21.50Upper Circle £21.50 £19Balcony £17 £14

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £35 £32 £29Dress Circle £35 £32Upper Circle £32 £29Balcony £21 £16

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and£5 in the Dress Circle for the Mon 11 & Tue12 May 7.30pm performances

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged,StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the UpperCircle for the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat2.30pm performances

Over 60sSave £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the UpperCircle for the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat2.30pm performances

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BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

‘A MONUMENTAL SHOW’SUNDAY EXPRESS

From Stephen Daldry, Oscar & BAFTA nominated Director ofThe Reader, the Academy award-winning blockbuster TheHours, and one of Britain’s best-loved films Billy Elliot - now anOlivier Award-winning musical - comes the smash-hit West Endand Broadway production of J.B Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls. Hailed as the theatrical event of ourgeneration winning more awards than any other play in history,this magnificent production has thrilled audiences across theworld with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion,evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperousBirling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered byhis investigations into the death of a young woman. His startlingrevelations shake the very foundations of their lives, andchallenge us all to examine our consciences.

Watch the trailer at www.AnInspectorCalls.com

TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £23.50 £21.50 £19.50Dress Circle £23.50 £21.50Upper Circle £21.50 £19.50Balcony £16.50 £11.50

WED & THU 2pmStalls £17.50 £15.50 £13.50Dress Circle £17.50 £15.50Upper Circle £15.50 £13.50Balcony £11.50 £9.50

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 £22.50 £20Dress Circle £25 £22.50Upper Circle £22.50 £20Balcony £17.50 £13.50

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle forthe Tue 7.30pm performance

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged,StudentsSave £6 in the Stalls & £4 in the Upper Circlefor the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pmperformances

Over 60sSave £3 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circlefor the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pmperformances


School Parties All tickets £10 for Wed & Thu 2pm, & £12 forWed 7.30pm performances with one freeteacher per 20 seats booked. Applies to theStalls & Upper Circle




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WINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDSCaptioned performance- see page 49 for details

See pages 36 & 37 for details of Education and Communitywork relating to this show

Directed by Stephen Daldry

Originally produced bythe National Theatre

★★★★★

‘A thrilling piece of theatrewhich must be seen…Don’t dare miss it’ Daily Mail

‘A thrilling, magisterialproduction’ Sunday Times

‘Spine-tinglingly good.Wildly imaginative, urgentand thrilling’.The Guardian

WED – SAT 2.30pm & 6.30pmStalls £14.50 £13 £11.50Dress Circle £14.50 £13Upper Circle £13 £11.50Balcony £9.50

Under 16sSave £3 on all seats (excl. Balcony, and forthe Sat 2.30pm performance)

Family Ticket£48 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on £14.50 tickets,& £42 on £13 tickets (offer does not apply tothe Sat 2.30pm performance)




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For the first time ever on stage, Henry takes his rightful placein the spotlight along with Mum, Dad, Perfect Peter, MoodyMargaret, Rude Ralph and all your favourite characters.Only they’re not going to be in the spotlight, of course, not if Henry’s got anything to do with it. And Henry’s even gotJohn Godber, author of Bouncers, Up ‘n’ Under, andTeechers and many other great plays, to help make this bean occasion not to be missed! Unless, that is, you’re avegetable-eating, homework-loving, smelly-nappy baby - in which case, you should stay at home!

Horrid Henry – Live and Horrid! is great family theatre (6+)www.watershedtheatre.comwww.horridhenryonstage.co.uk

‘An intelligent, imaginativeand highly theatricalexperience for all’The Scotsman

‘A glitzy entertaining show’The Stage

‘It is big and bold, silly,primary-coloured andperformed with enoughenergy to power all ofLondon’s Christmas lights’What’s On Stage ★★★★

Horrid Henry - Live and Horrid! is based on the much-loved books by Francesca Simon,illustrated by Tony Ross and published by Orion Books, and on the hugely popular CITV series by Novel Entertainment.

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Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 JuneWednesday 27 – Saturday 30 May

MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £23.50 £21 £18.50Dress Circle £23.50 £21Upper Circle £21 £18.50Balcony £15.50 £11

WED 2pmStalls £17 £15 £13Dress Circle £17 £15Upper Circle £15 £13Balcony £11 £9

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £24.50 £22 £19.50Dress Circle £24.50 £22Upper Circle £22 £19.50Balcony £17 £13

Two for the price of one for the Mon7.30pm performance

Friends of the Royal CentreTwo for the price of one for the Tue 7.30pmperformance

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged,StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the UpperCircle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pmperformances

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Following the Agatha Christie Theatre Company’s hugely successful productions of The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest, and most recently, And Then There Were None, the fourth instalment inthe highly acclaimed series promises to be the most intriguing and entertaining yet.

When Clarissa discovers a dead body in her drawing room, she tries to dispose of it before herForeign Office diplomat husband returns home with a government VIP guest in tow. Incumbenthowever of an over-active imagination, Clarissa finds real life murder a little too hard to handle, andhaving persuaded her houseguests to help, it soon becomes apparent that the dead man was notunknown to everyone amongst them.

Presented by the official Agatha Christie Theatre Company, the all-star cast features Denis Lill(The Royal, Survivors, Outside Edge), Melanie Gutteridge (The Bill), Catherine Shipton (Casualty),Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier), Bruce Montague and Mark Wynter.

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‘A MUST SEE FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES A MURDER MYSTERYIT’S GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU GUESSING’OBSERVER

Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 June



TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £19.50 £17.50 £15.50Dress Circle £19.50 £17.50Upper Circle £17.50 £15.50Balcony £14.50 £13

WED 2.30pmStalls £17 £15.50 £14Dress Circle £17 £15.50Upper Circle £15.50 £14Balcony £13

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £22 £19.50 £17Dress Circle £22 £19.50Upper Circle £19.50 £17Balcony £15.50 £13

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £5 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for theTue 7.30pm performance

Under 16s, Over 60s, RegisteredUnwaged, StudentsSave £4.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the UpperCircle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm performances

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This is your return ticket to the mid 60s.

Track back with us and revisit those heady Mod days of that decade…the decade. This brand newmusical drama from Steve Wallis (Make Do And Mend), and Alan Fletcher (Quadrophenia storyconsultant and novelist) portrays Mod life as it really was out on the streets of England in 1965.

Roll Out the BarrelTuesday 30 June 2pm / Tickets £12 Over 60s £10

Roll Out the Barrel includes timeless Music Hall memories, show songs, cockneysing-a-longs, wartime classics, and the songs of Flanagan & Allen. The costumes and staging combine with the songs to create a wonderful partyatmosphere. Don't miss the return of this hugely popular show.

‘The audience roared their approval’ Encore Magazine

Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 June

www.themodcrop.co.uk

Share the experiences of three Mod youths growing up in the white heat of the 60s, trying to ‘live cleanly under difficult circumstances’, and daring to be different.

Based on the cult novel ‘Brummell’s Last Riff’, the drama unfolds in a blaze of cool street style. The story is laced through with a soundtrack of iconic songs from the 60s and underscored by the staccato engine notes of Lambrettas and Vespas at full throttle.....you know the score!

Free ‘limited edition’ CD of Mark Joseph's first album available to all bookers prior to performance

By STEVE WALLIS & Quadrophenia Novelist ALAN FLETCHER

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The Abductionfrom theSeraglioWolfgang Amadeus MozartTuesday 16 June 7.15pm T

Friday 19 June 7.15pm T

NEW PRODUCTIONMozart’s fantasy is a whirl of romanticconfusion, with music full of drama, beauty andsome spectacular vocal fireworks. In this newEnglish version, Tim Hopkins explores thecomic tensions and misunderstandings thatcan arise when one culture collides withanother. Can the Westerners caught out Eastoutwit their captors, sort out their feelings foreach other and learn to see the world throughother eyes?

Conductor: Rory Macdonald

Director: Tim Hopkins

Sung in English.

Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

Don CarlosGiuseppe VerdiWednesday 17 June 7.15pmSaturday 20 June 7.15pm

Don Carlos is Verdi’s most ambitious work anda towering masterpiece. Set in France andSpain in the 16th century, it demonstrates howlove, loyalty and friendship are liable to becrushed by the harsh imperatives of politicalpower. Verdi’s overwhelming score is rich incolour and emotionally compelling, combininggrandeur with intimacy. Opera North’s visuallysumptuous production is itself a classic.

‘Where to start with this extraordinaryperformance? Here was one of thegreat operas, imaginatively cast,meticulously rehearsed…the audiencewas hanging on every syllable’ The Times

Conductor: Richard Farnes

Director: Tim Albery

Sung in English

Lasts approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

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This blockbusting musical-comedy features a colourfulcollection of characters and their search for a dreamhome in 1950s Moscow. With a score which veers fromwildly tuneful dance music to lyrical ballads and allpoints in between, it’s a big, bold satire, full of energyand wicked humour.

‘A lively, spectacular and often hilarious show’The Independent

Stalls £45 £37 £27Dress Circle £54 £48 £40Upper Circle £40 £32Balcony £23 £14.50

See two and save 20% on one opera

Under 18s50% off (Tue – Fri)

Registered Unwaged50% discount (Tue – Fri)

School Bookings (10+)50% discount in the Balcony with one free teacher place per 20 pupils booked (Tue – Fri)

Students25% discount (Tue – Fri)

Group bookings (8+)20% off

Retired Over 6010% discount (Tue – Fri)

Disabled People 50% discount with one free place foressential companion (Stalls only)

Standby TicketsFrom 6pm on day.

Under 26sStalls seats £5

Concession Holders24 seats available at £10 each

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Audio described by Vocaleyes. Pre-show touch tour 6pm

BSL interpreted performance by Wendy Ebsworth MBESee page 49 for details

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Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 June

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‘Add Craig Revel Horwood's inspiredchoreography and an outstanding cast,and you have one of Opera North's finestcreations.’ The Guardian

Talk Opera Pre-show talk,6.15pm - 6.45pm Len MaynardSuite (Talks are free but mustbe booked in advance throughBox Office)

Conductor: James Holmes

Director: David Pountney

Sung in English.

Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

WED - SAT 7.30pmStalls £19.50 £17.50 £15.50Dress Circle £19.50 £17.50Upper Circle £17.50 £15.50Balcony £12.50 £10.50

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £5 on the Wed 7.30pm performance(excl. Balcony)

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If you’re married, see this show! If you’re dating, see this show!If you’re single….YOU NEED TO SEE THIS SHOW!

Direct from London’s West End, and winner of the Olivier awardfor Best Entertainment in 2000, Defending the Caveman is thelongest running solo play in Broadway history.

Why do men and women misunderstand each other? The truthof course, can be traced back to the Caveman. This hilariouslyfunny but horribly truthful show affectionately brings the basicdifferences between men and women brilliantly up to date...

Starring much-loved actor, comedian and TV personality Mark Little.

Recommended for adult audiences

’Absolutely Brilliant! Shouldbe seen by anyone whowants to understand theopposite sex’John Gray (author of Men arefrom Mars, Women are fromVenus)

‘Uproariously funny!’ The Telegraph

Written by Rob BeckerDirected by Cathy Farr

www.defendingthecaveman.co.uk

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Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 July

TUE 7pm, WED 10.30am & 1.30pm, THU 10.30am & 1.30pm, FRI 10.30am & 7pm,SAT 11am, 2pm & 6pmStalls £17.50 £15Dress Circle £17.50Upper Circle £17.50 £15Balcony £12.50

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £2 for the Tue 7pm performance (excl. Balcony)

Under 16sSave £2 on all tickets

Family Ticket£60 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on all £17.50tickets. Applies to the Tue & Fri 7pm and Sat 11am & 6pm performances

School PartiesAll tickets £8.50 for Wed & Thu 10.30am &1.30pm, and Fri 10.30am performances withone free teacher per 10 seats booked


No concessions in the Balcony


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Fiery Light presents a Royal & Derngate, Northampton production

‘This is a whizzcracking show– you’d be bogswinkled to miss it’The Guardian

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When little orphan Sophie is snatched out of her bed in the dead of night by the BFG she fears theworst. His grisly neighbours the Bloodbottler and the Fleshlumpeater like nothing more thanswalloping human beans, especially nice little chiddles, but the Big Friendly Giant is a dreammaker and not a man-eater and he’s about to take Sophie on a journey she never expected!

The BFG is classic Dahl and this brand new stage show promises to mix up heart-pounding adventureswith life-long friendships, jumbly words and even some whizzpopping in front of the Queen!

Roald Dahl Day at the Theatre RoyalFriday 10 July / Cost £2

See pages 36 & 37 for details of Education and Communitywork relating to this show

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Have your whole class spend the day at the Theatre Royal and have awhizz-popping day of Dahl. For any schools booking for the 10.30amperformance of The BFG on Friday 10 July you are invited to stay onafterwards and then see…A Taste Of Dahl.

Running time of A Taste of Dahl 60 minutes. Please note, places are limited.

Sign Language Interpretedperformance - see page 49for details

Wednesday 5 – Sunday 9 August

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WED & THU 5pm, FRI 2pm & 5pm, SAT 11am, 2pm & 5pm, SUN 11am & 2pmStalls £18.50 £16.50Dress Circle £18.50Upper Circle £18.50 £16.50Balcony £12

Friends of the Royal CentreSave £2 on all full price tickets for the Wed5pm performance (excl. Balcony)

Under 16sSave £2 on all tickets

Family Ticket£65 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on all £18.50tickets. Applies to the Wed & Thu 5pm, Fri2pm & 5pm, Sat 11am & 5pm, Sun 11amperformances

Superseats Available on top price tickets (these includea goodie-bag and souvenir brochure foreach child). Enquire at box office for furtherdetails


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Swashbuckling fun for all the family starring a UK cast.Hot on the heels of the phenomenally successful first ever LazyTown Live! comes abrand new show guaranteed to make superheroes of you all. Get ready for star-jumps,power-moves, laugh out-loud fun, sing-along songs and dancing when LazyTownLive! – The Pirate Adventure sails into Nottingham.

What’s more, you’ll be joined by your favourite LazyTown friends. So shout ‘Ahoythere!’ to Stephanie and Sportacus – even Robbie Rotten who, given half thechance, would have Sportacus walking the plank so laziness could rule inLazyTown. So come aboard and help Sportacus save LazyTown today!

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Instead of braving the elements by performing at festivals thisyear, Bill has decided to move indoors where the acousticsare better and the queues for the loos are marginally shorter.Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the publication ofDarwin’s seminal work, ‘On the Origin of Species’, Billcontinues to provide the masses with his comedic take on the world, showing us all that he is really is one of a kind.

‘The finest comedian thiscountry has to offer’The Times

‘Hilarious. Unmissable.Leaves you gasping’Sunday Times

‘Delivers some of the mostbrilliant comic songs on thecircuit. Inspired’Independent

Monday – Saturday 7.30pmTickets MON - THU £25, FRI & SAT £27.50

BILL BAILEY LIVEMonday 27 July - Saturday 1 August

Monday 10 - Saturday 15 August

The Hound of the Baskervillesby Colin McIntyre from the Thriller by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Following the huge success of last year’s Holmes and the Ripper,Holmes and Watson return, inviting you to join them in the thrillingstage adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of theBaskervilles. A must see for all murder mystery fans.


Suddenly at Home by Francis Durbridge

Glenn Howard has seemingly developed a complicated but foolproofplot to murder his wife and implicate his wife's former lover. However,the success of his venture depends upon the co-operation of anotherperson, Sheila Wallis. Can Glenn rely on Sheila to ensure that all goessmoothly with his plan?


Strictly Murderby Brian Clemens

Shortly before the start of WWII, Peter and Suzy are living inProvence, distanced from the threat of impending war. However,their idyllic lifestyle is shattered when Suzy makes a shockingdiscovery about her husband. Is it possible that Peter may be aruthless killer? Events take an even darker turn with the arrival of aScotland Yard detective, leading to a thriller full of bluffs, double-bluffs, subterfuge and murder.

Monday 31 August - Saturday 5 September

The Late Edwina Blackby William Dinner & William Morum

When it is confirmed that Edwina Black died of arsenic poisoning,questions arise as to whom was responsible for her death; was it herhusband, companion, housekeeper, or Edwina herself? A cunninglydevised plot with a deliciously vindictive centre.

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MON – FRI 7.30pm & SAT 8pmStalls £18 £15.50 £13Dress Circle £18 £15.50Upper Circle £15.50 £13Balcony £10.50 £8.50

WED 2pm & SAT 5pmStalls £14 £12 £10Dress Circle £14 £12Upper Circle £12 £10Balcony £9 £8

See All Four Plays for £44 (evenings) or£34 (matinees). Applies to the Stalls andUpper Circle

Friends of The Royal CentreAll tickets £12.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circleand £15.50 in the Dress Circle for Mon7.30pm performances

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £3.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle forMon - Fri 7.30pm performances, or see all 4plays for £34

Group (10+)Save 10% for Mon – Fri 7.30pmperformances


No concessions in the Balcony or forSaturday 8pm performances


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The Classic Thriller Season 2009Monday 10 - Saturday 15 August

The Hound of the Baskervillesby Colin McIntyre from the Thriller by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle


Suddenly at Home by Francis Durbridge


Strictly Murderby Brian Clemens

Monday 31 August - Saturday 5 September

The Late Edwina Blackby William Dinner & William Morum

COLIN McINTYRE & THEATRE ROYAL NOTTINGHAM presents


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Monday 10 August – Saturday 5 September

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Using actors and amazing 3D special effects, these two astounding shows,Frightful First World War and Woeful Second World War are guaranteed tothrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive onstage and hover at your fingertips. Written by Terry Deary – the world’s bestselling non-fiction writer for children – this ground-breaking theatricalpresentation will leave you gasping!

www.birminghamstage.net

Never Forget Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 October / Tickets £12 - £31Discounts available

Direct from its acclaimed West End run, this spectacular musical isbursting with life, laughs and the great songs of TAKE THAT,including chart-topping smashes Relight My Fire, Pray, Back ForGood, Babe and of course, Never Forget. Join the ride of a lifetimeas Ash and his mates take a roller coaster journey of fame, fortuneand friendship on the way to realizing their dreams. Could it bemagic? Yes, it could!

Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 September / Tickets £8.50 - £15.50Discounts available

Scholastic. Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. and isused under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration copyright © Martin Brown 2008

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Comedy of Change Tour 2009Thursday 1 – Saturday 3 October / Tickets £8 - £22.50Discounts available

Rambert Dance Company, Britain’s most popular dance company, returns toNottingham with a sensational and diverse programme, featuring Comedy of Change, amajor new production by award- winning Artistic Director Mark Baldwin. This brand newwork commemorates the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and is set to a vividoriginal score from renowned contemporary composer Julian Anderson. Theperformance also includes Christopher Bruce’s light-hearted and brilliant 2006 creation,Hush and the colourful chequer-board stage of Itzik Galili’s irresistible A Linha Curva.

A Christmas treat for everyone, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, A ChristmasCarol combines traditional ballet and captivating theatre in a productionthat has delighted Northern Ballet Theatre audiences up and down thecountry for over a decade. Colourful sets and costumes, conjuring up atraditional Victorian Christmas, are perfectly complemented by Carl Davis’festive score, which blends classical music with well-known Christmascarols sung by the company.

Jack and the BeanstalkSaturday 5 December 2009 – Sunday 17 January 2010Tickets £10 - £22Discounts available

Fe Fi Fo Fum, I smell a panto that’s full of fun!

Following the record-breaking success of Cinderella, make sure to bookyour tickets early for Jack and the Beanstalk! The magical adventure talewill be brought to life in a fabulous production that will feature theawesome Giant Blunderbore, the biggest giant in pantoland!

Northern Ballet Theatre present

Lord of the DanceTuesday 3 – Sunday 8 November / Tickets £27.50 - £35Discounts available

Described by the Los Angeles Times as a ‘show piece extravaganza’,Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and soundthat transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits andcapturing the hearts of all who experience it.

Seen by over 50 million people in 40 different countries, Lord of the Dance isthe most critically acclaimed tour of all time and since its world première inDublin in 1996, has become the biggest- grossing tour in the history ofentertainment.

Sponsored by In association with

Horrible HistoriesFrightful First World WarWoeful Second World War

Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November / Tickets £10 - £32Discounts available

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Coming soon to The Royal Centre

Outstanding value-for-money means that you won’t have to sell the familycow to enjoy a spectacular pantomime at the Theatre Royal this Christmas,so book now to get the best seats and performance of your choice.

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The Green Room Café Bar lives up to theorigin of its name, providing a restful andrelaxing place to stop for a coffee, orsomething stronger!

Located on the ground floor of the Theatre,opposite the Royal Concert Hall Box Office.

Large parties are welcome, exclusive use of The Restaurant is available at no additionalcharge, upon request, for parties of 40 or more,though a pre-order and deposit may be required.

Regrettably, there is no lift access to the DressCircle, but we are happy to accommodate dinersusing wheelchairs, or with mobility problems, inthe Green Room Bar on the Ground floor. Pleaseadvise the restaurant staff when booking thisservice.

You do not need to hold tickets for aperformance to use The Restaurant. Booking inadvance is strongly recommended, either bycalling 0115 989 5569 or email to [email protected]

Gift vouchers are available – perfect for anyspecial occasion.

2 Courses £15.95

3 Courses £19.95

Children’s Menu (3 courses) £7.50

The elegant Restaurant can be found on the Dress Circle level of The Theatre Royal. It’s open for matinee and evening performancesof most Theatre productions and Royal ConcertHall shows. The crisp white linen provides asophisticated backdrop to our chef’s regularlychanging selection of freshly homemadedishes, sourced, whenever possible, from local suppliers.

Note: The menu prix fixe may not be available oncertain occasions. Prices are correct at time ofpublication, but may be subject to change.

The Restaurantat the Theatre Royal

LINDLEY CATERING 0115 989 5569 [email protected]

Restaurant & Green Room Café

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PERFORMANCE, DESIGN AND PUPPETRYFor children and young people aged from 8 to 12Monday 3 August - Saturday 8 August 10am - 4pm each day in the Royal Concert Hall.PLUS Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August at Wollaton Park (times tbc)

For our 2009 Summer School, we’ve linked up with Nottingham Children’s Festival tocreate something new and very different. This year we present the world premiere of anew play for children …

ROYAL CENTRE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMME 2009

The Magic Lantern Backstage ToursSaturdays 30 May, 13 June, 4 July, 15 August & 5 September, 11am - 12.30pm,

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert HallCost £4.50 from Box Office

AN INSPECTOR CALLS PAGE TO STAGE WORKSHOP

A TASTE OF DAHLFriday 10 July, 1.30pm, Royal Concert Hall Foyer Cost £2Starring Anthony Pedley as Roald Dahl. Directed by David Wood.

A Taste of Dahl is an introduction to Dahl's writing, and willencourage Key Stage 2 children to read and enjoy more ofDahl’s fabulous stories. Dahl is played by Anthony Pedley(who will also be playing The BFG in The BFG!) and usingDahl’s own words, children will see and hear how his early lifeinfluenced his writing and how he created all his classic books.

For more information please go to www.anthonypedley.co.uk

Places are limited for this one-off performance so early bookingis strongly advised. Performance will last for 60 minutes.

THE GREAT ROALD DAHL EXHIBITIONTo accompany the production of The BFG, we are inviting allschools who come along to see the show to send us theirartwork to form a fabulous exhibition that will be displayed inthe Theatre Royal foyers during the run of the show.

We would like schools to send us pictures of their favouriteRoald Dahl characters Willy Wonka, The BFG, James and hisfriends on the Giant Peach, The Enormous Crocodile,Fantastic Mr Fox, Mr and Mrs Twit … the choice is yours.

THE ROYAL COMPANY

THE WORLD FAMOUS YARNELL Q GRIMMDERSON’S CARNIVAL OF FABLES, LEGENDS AND INCREDIBLE TALL TALESWorking alongside theatre professionals, children aged from 8 to 12 will havea fun-filled week of rehearsals culminating in a performance of the play in theRoyal Concert Hall on Saturday 8 August and again the following weekendas part of the Children’s Festival at Wollaton Park. The Summer School isdivided into three courses: -

Performance Group is led by theatre directors David Longford and MattGreen and whilst being a lot of fun, will stretch young actors to create a veryexciting and dynamic final show.

Theatre Design Group offers the opportunity for children to learn moreabout creating set, costumes and props for the stage, with participantsbecoming the actual designers for the Summer School production.

Puppet Group is our new course for 2009. Participants will design, makeand perform with a whole range of puppets for our Summer School.

Cost £145 per course per child

If you are interested in any of our Summer School courses then pleasecontact David Longford on 0115 989 5531 [email protected] for an information pack.

Please note – the Royal Centre Summer School is incredibly popular, with places awarded on a first come, first served basis.

NOTTINGHAM WRITERS STUDIOpresent WORD OF MOUTH

Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 11 November, 7.15pm, Len Maynard Suite

Cost £5 (£4 to NWS members) which includes a complimentary glass of wine or juice

Tickets available from the Box Office

Join members of Nottingham's vibrant literary community foran inspiring night of new writing. This entertaining spokenword event offers a sneak preview of new work by some ofthe region's leading novelists, playwrights and poets.

For more details go towww.nottinghamwriters.wordpress.com

Wednesday 3 June, 11.30am - 12.30pm, Theatre Royal Cost £1 per head from Box Office

Aimed at GCSE students, this AnInspector Calls Page to Stage eventlooks at the production and rehearsalprocess addressing particular craft,thematic and character developments.

FREE EDUCATION PACK Please visitwww.aninspectorcalls.com

YOUNG FILM MAKERS SUMMER SCHOOL

for young people aged from 8 to 16

Monday 27 - Friday 31 July, 10am - 4pm, Royal Concert Hall / Cost £129This course provides hands onexperience of making and starring inshort films. Guided by experiencedteachers, children learn acting, cameraand film set skills, directing, inventing anddeveloping stories and scripts, as well ashaving fun and making new friends.

The Royal Company is the Royal Centre’s community theatreinitiative. Working alongside professional theatre practitioners, theaim of this company is to encourage local people to be activelyinvolved in community performances. Previous productionsinclude The Hundred and One Dalmatians and Robin ofSherwood, and our schools tour of Revolting Rhymes. As wellas productions the company has an active workshop and eventsprogramme.

David Longford will be leadingthis fun drama workshop for allbudding Horrid Henrys andMoody Margarets. So get yourbogeys and stinkbombs readyand let your imagination runfree as we enter the anarchicworld of Horrid Henry. Please note that all participants of theseworkshops must be ticket-holders for theHorrid Henry stage show

HOW TO BE MEGA HORRID:A Practical Workshop for children aged 8 – 12 Cost £3 per childThursday 28 May & Friday 29 May, 12.30pm - 1.30pm, Royal Concert Hall Foyer

Contact Young Film Makers on 0870 383 0082, or email [email protected] www.young-film-makers.com

SHORTLISTED FOR THE JTI ARTS & BUSINESS COMMUNITY AWARD 2008

Community and EducationBOX OFFICE 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

STOP PRESS: LATE NIGHT SUMMER TOURFriday 14 August, dare you contact the Box Office for details.

Ever wanted to know what it’s really like backstage at theRoyal Centre? Ezekial Bone – actor, scholar, poet andhistorian – will take you back to the opening night of theTheatre Royal in 1865 to the contemporary world ofentertainment today www.bonecorporation.co.uk

The Royal Company is now developing anexciting new phase of work, with membershaving a much stronger say in the decision-making and development.

For further details please go to the RoyalCompany section of our website atwww.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

For further information, please contact the EducationDepartment.

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Looking for a way to see more of the fantasticproductions and events on offer at the Royal Centre, at a price that suits your pocket? If that sounds justthe ticket then join the Friends of the Royal Centre and take advantage of the following benefits:

• Excellent discounts for a minimum of 2 people2 for 1 or substantial savings on selectedperformances. See individual shows for details.

• Pay no credit/debit card booking fee when bookingby phone or in person.

• 10% discount at The Restaurant at the TheatreRoyal and discounts at other City Centrerestaurants and businesses.

• Priority telephone booking line. Call our dedicatedFriends booking line from Monday to Saturday, 9am – 8.30pm.

• Priority Season Brochure. A priority mailing of the new season brochure so you can book yourfavourite seats first.

• Regular updates. Find out about new shows on sale at the Royal Centre via regular e-mails and newsletters.

• Meet the Cast. An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars! After the eveningperformance of selected shows approximately once a month.

• Free Royal Centre Tours. Four free passes to explorethe usually hidden areas of the Royal Centre.

All of this can be yours for an annual fee of just £30or £20 if you are under 26 or a student. We also offer a Family membership for £50 (four people, maximum two adults)

Please see table opposite for details.See page 40 for booking form.

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NBT’s Swan LakeBrief EncounterWest Side Story

Want to get the standard Friends benefits plus a whole host of other fabulous entitlements?Perhaps upgrade your current Friendsmembership to something really exclusive? Then look no further than the newly created Silver or Gold Friends Packages.

Gold Membership - £125 per year

Silver Membership - £65 per year

Please refer to the opposite page for informationrelating to all Friends level entitlements.

Subscription to the scheme for a year is an idealgift for somebody whatever the occasion; pleasesee overleaf for Gift Membership and Friendsbooking forms (see page 40).

Please send completed forms and payment to: -

Claire Brown,Friends Co-ordinator, The Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND

or call direct on 08458 720 713 or [email protected] [email protected]

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SILVER GOLD

Excellent Discounts - for two people(see individual shows for details)

Excellent Discounts - for four people (max 2 adults)(see individual shows for details)

Further Savings20% off for select non-Friends discounted evening performances*

Further Savings10% off for select non-Friends discounted evening performances*

Exclusive Invitations to Launches and Receptions

Priority Season Brochure Mailing(pre Silver and Standard memberships)

Priority Season Brochure Mailing(pre Standard memberships)

Priority Season Brochure Mailing (before general public)

Invitation for 2 people to the pantomime opening night performance

Free no-quibble ticket exchange*(up to 3 days prior to performance)

Two Meals for the Price of One*in the restaurant at the Theatre Royal

6 Free Show Programmes (for in-house produced show programmes)

4 free Show Programmes(for in-house produced show programmes)

4 Free Ice Cream Vouchers

2 Free Ice Cream Vouchers

Free postage of tickets

Acknowledgement in all in-house produced show programmes

Acknowledgement on the Royal Centre website

Regular E-mail / newsletter updates (pre silver and standard memberships)

Regular E-mail / newsletter updates (pre standard memberships)

Regular E-mail / newsletter updates

Save 10% at the Theatre Royal restaurant and other specified City Centre businesses

Priority telephone booking line (Mon – Saturday 9am – 8.30pm)

Meet the Cast, On select shows (approximately once a month)

4 Free Royal Centre tour passes

No credit/debit card booking fee(when booking by phone or in person)

* PLEASE NOTE These further savings apply to select evening performances at the Theatre Royal, and week long shows at the Royal Concert Hall. The additional discounts are not available for Saturday evenings, one night shows, and evenings where specific Friends discounts apply* Terms and conditions apply

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Make any occasion extra special in one of Britain’s most successful entertainmentvenues with an exclusive Celebration Package. It’s all hassle free with everythingorganised for you, so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Prices are for two people, but we arehappy to quote for larger groups. Forfurther information and to book pleasecall Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501during office hours or [email protected]

Prices quoted are based on tickets to thevalue of £25. Packages willincrease/decrease in cost for shows whereticket prices differ from this value.

NOTE: The restaurant may not be open oncertain occasions. We regret that we areunable to offer Celebration Packages forSunday performances

Steal the limelight on your wedding day, as you take your vows oneither the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hallstage. Whether a spectacular family celebration, or a small intimate event for a few friends, The Royal Centre will cater to your every need.

Conferencing and banquetingWe also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions, from bespoke intimate family weddings to large-scale conferences, of up to 2,500 delegates.

For information on either Royal Weddings or Conferencing and Banqueting, please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or E-mail [email protected]

If you love the theatre, or even a specificshow, why not get married on-stage?Memorable weddings have beenperformed on the sets of major West Endmusicals and touring productions visitingour theatre; while many others havetaken advantage of the stylish TheatreRoyal and Royal Concert Hallsurroundings.

Whatever you want, we can tailor the dayto you, and with fabulous facilities on siteincluding entertainment suites, and aresident catering team, there is little wecannot do to ensure that your weddingday is the event you always dreamed of.

FRIENDS CO-ORDINATOR 0845 872 0713 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

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Celebration Packages

Bronze Celebration Package – from £120

Two top price tickets, show programme, pre-ordered intervaldrinks for two, bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates,a personal host for the evening.

Silver Celebration Package – from £180

Two top price tickets, show programme, bottle of red/whitewine, Table d’Hote three course dinner, bouquet of flowers,box of luxury chocolates, a personal host for the evening.

Gold Celebration Package – from £210

Two top price tickets, show programme, bottle of champagne,Table d’Hote three course dinner, bouquet of flowers, box ofluxury chocolates, a personal host for the evening.

Friends and Gift Membership Celebrations, Weddings, Conferencing and Banqueting

By busNottingham is served by fast, frequent and direct services to and from the City Centre fromall major areas of Greater Nottingham along allthe main corridors. City Centre bus stops andthe Victoria Centre and Broadmarsh Centre BusStations are located within a 5-10 minutes walkof the Royal Centre. For details of bus times visit www.triptimes.co.uk or phone Traveline on0871 200 22 33.

By tramNottingham Express Transit now stops outsidethe Royal Centre and has Park & Ride sites atHucknall, Moor Bridge, Phoenix Park, WilkinsonStreet and The Forest. For more details on tramtimetables and location of stops please call 0115 942 7777 or visit www.thetram.net – see above for details on how to get a returntram ticket for just £1! Conditions apply.

By railNottingham Station is 15 minutes walk from theRoyal Centre. Trams, which can be caught nextto the station on Station Street, also stop directlyoutside the front entrance of the Theatre Royal.

By carThere are four public car parks close to theRoyal Centre. These are situated at Trinity Square,Talbot Street, Upper Parliament Street and at theCrowne Plaza Hotel, just off Wollaton Street.Please see the city centre map for further details.

Nottinghamshire Police advise that whereverpossible, patrons entering the city by car shouldpark in a car park to reduce the risk of car crime.The City’s Secure Car Parks are located at TalbotStreet, Fletcher Gate, Broadmarsh Centre &Victoria Centre.

How to find the

Royal Centre

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How to book your ticketsVisit the Box Office in the Royal Concert Hall Foyer on South Sherwood Street

Call 0115 989 5555

Book Online www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

Textphone 0115 989 5601

Write to us Royal Centre Box Office, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND

Send your ticket request with a cheque madepayable to The Royal Centre. If you wish to have your tickets posted to you add 50p to your cheque or enclose a stamped addressed envelope. The Box Office is open from 9am to 8.30pm,Monday to Saturday. On Sundays the BoxOffice is open to personal callers for ticketsales for that day’s performances only, onehour prior to the first performance.

Royal Centre Ticket Agents

NottinghamAlex Smith Travel, Wollaton Travel Service,University of Nottingham Students’ Union, City Information Centre, Exchange Buildings,Skills Travel, Victoria Centre, Derby TouristInformation Centre, Hyde-Barker Travel(Mansfield).

Group and Schools Bookings

Discounts are available for school groups and for parties of 10 or more for many of ourshows. Visit individual show pages for moredetails.To book contact Graeme Jennings,Group Sales Co-ordinator on 0115 989 5534.

Theatre Tokens

Theatre tokens are available from the Box Officein any denomination starting from £1. These canbe used to pay for any performance at the Royal Centre.

Free Mailing List

To join our mailing list, call the Box Office or sendyour name address, postcode and E-mail addressto [email protected]

To join our email list go to www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk click on ‘Contact Us’ and follow the prompts.Alternatively, email [email protected]

Terms and Conditions

As of 1 April 2009, all payments by credit or debitcard will be subject to a booking fee. This includessales made by telephone, internet or in person atthe Box Office. Payments by cash, cheque orvoucher are not subject to a booking fee.

An administration cost of 50p will be charged for your tickets to be posted.

Due to an increased number of declined cheques we canonly accept them as payment for tickets if customers arebooking more than one week in advance of the performancethey wish to attend.

We can only offer refunds if the performance is cancelled.In the event that you find you are unable to use your ticketsfor a specific performance we will try to exchange themfor the same production/artist for a fee of £2 per ticket.Unfortunately we will only be able to undertake the re-sale of tickets for sold out performances.

Please note that shows do not necessarily go on sale atthe same time as the brochure is issued.

We reserve the right to ask for proof of eligibility whenclaiming discounts.

Unaccompanied under 16s will not be permitted into theauditoria.

The Royal Centre may occasionally offer tickets at differentprices from those stated in this brochure. It is not possibleto include tickets that you have already purchased in anyfuture special offers.

If you arrive late for a performance, you may have to waituntil the interval to be seated.

Please Note: Due to Fire Regulations all patronsattending performances at the Royal Centre must have avalid ticket irrespective of age.


Box Office Information How to find us

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This is a unique opportunity to dedicate a seat in the Theatre Royal or RoyalConcert Hall in a position of your choice with your own special message.

For a minimum donation of £250, you could dedicate a seat for yourself, orpledge as a gift for a friend or loved one. Why not commemorate a birthday,a wedding, an anniversary, the arrival of a new baby, or simply remember a specialmoment or a significant event.

Your dedication will appear on a brass plaque and placed onto the back of a seatof your choice for 5 years, thus making it part of the very fabric of the building!

You will also receive a personal certificate which will include the seat details,and the personal message chosen to be engraved onto the plaque. Yourname will also feature in the Royal Centre’s in-house show programmes andon the website.

Individual seat £250 Pair of seats £450

Please Note This package does not include any booking rights for thenamed seat or advance booking privileges. The seat will be subject toavailability.

For more information please contact Claire Brown on 08458 720 713or E-mail [email protected] visit www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

HOW TO JOIN

Please fill out the information below and return with payment to Claire Brown, Development Officer, The Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND

Name Address

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The message / dedication (up to 40 characters including spaces)

I / we would like to name a seat in the: (Please tick) Theatre Royal The Royal Concert Hall

SEAT LOCATION (please tick) Please send me a seat plan or

Theatre Royal (please tick) Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

Royal Concert Hall (please tick) Stalls First Tier Second Tier

or Seat location:

PAYMENT

I enclose a cheque for £ payable to The Royal Centre

I wish to pay by: (please tick) Visa Master Card Switch Delta

Please debit my card with the sum of £ Start Date:

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STALLS

FIRST TIER

SECOND TIER

B A

D C

F E

Disabled seatingin this area

Boxes A and B Boxes C and D

Boxes G and HBoxes E and F

STALLS

DRESS CIRCLE

UPPER CIRCLE

BALCONY

Boxes A and B

Box A

Box A and Bench

Boxes F and G

Box B

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Do you need to raise your company profile? Or maybe you’re just lookingfor a fresh way to promote your business? Perhaps you want to rewardyour key customers and colleagues? Or explore opportunities to buildlasting relationships with potential clients in an informal environment?

Corporate EntertainingGive your guests the VIP treatment and a fantasticevening of unrivalled top class entertainment in ourfabulous venue. With 500 show nights per year inthe Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, we havea show for every taste that will give your guests anunforgettable night out in a relaxed environment.

• Meet your guests pre-show for drinks in our bar or one of our private suites

• Enjoy a delicious three course meal in our restaurant, with homemade dishes from our seasonal menu

• Take your seats and enjoy the show from the best view in the house (subject to availability)

• Complimentary programmes for your guests

Marketing OpportunitiesRaise your company profile through the roof byaligning your brand with the Royal Centre. Ourpotential audience of 24,000 patrons per weekmeans there is no better venue to start a partnership.Opportunities include:

• Programme Advertisements

• Logo presence in brochures, our website, plasma screens and programmes

• Direct Mail/E-campaigns

Show Sponsorship Do you want to connect with the target audienceof one specific show? Then why not sponsor it?We can create an individual sponsorship packagefor any of our shows.

Our Partners

Contact us

West Side Story Flashdance Miss Saigon Starlight Express

Royal Partnerships is our established businessscheme which supports local and regionalbusinesses to achieve their marketing andhospitality objectives. We can help you generategreater brand awareness, encourage businessloyalty and provide unique promotionalopportunities to complement your plans.

If you are looking to entertain clients or rewardyour employees, we offer top class entertainmentand exquisite hospitality opportunities.

Each Royal Partnership is bespoke to meet yourexact requirements and budget, so let yourbusiness take centre stage at the Royal Centre.

Sapphire Members the big wheel Emerald Members Pirtek (Nottingham)

Diamond Members

CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER 0115 989 5505 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

Business Opportunities

For more information call 0115 989 5505 or e-mail [email protected]

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Hearing AssistanceBoth venues have a Sennheiser Infrared TransmissionSystem. Receivers are available free of charge from theAccess Desk in the Theatre Royal or the Cloakroom inthe Royal Concert Hall prior to the show.

Please note: We recommend that customers wishingto use the Sennheiser Infrared Transmission System,in sync with their hearing aid seats, seat themselveswhen possible in the centre Stalls of the TheatreRoyal on rows G, H, J, K, L and M or in the centreblock of the Dress and Upper Circle. In the ConcertHall, there are Sennheiser blackspots under the tieredlevel overhangs. We recommend that patrons buy ticketscentrally on all levels whenever possible to ensure bestreception. For a more detailed seating plan, pleasecontact the Access Officer directly.

Audio Described PerformancesThe Witches of Eastwick Sat 18 Apr 2.30pm This performance will be proceeded by a touch tour.Time to be confirmed

Evita Thu 14 May 7.30pmThis performance will be preceded by a touch tourTime to be confirmed

Opera NorthParadise Moscow, Thu 18 June 7.15pmTouch Tour 6pm

Chicago Sat 18 July 2.30pm This performance will be preceded by a touch tourTime to be confirmed

On most occasions, touch tours are organised prior toAudio Described Performances. Touch tours allow visuallyimpaired people a unique opportunity to go onto the stageand explore the sets, costumes and props before theperformance begins, giving a better idea of the stage layout.You may even get the chance to meet some of the cast!

A touch tour lasts approximately thirty minutes. Touchtour starting times are not usually confirmed until a coupleof weeks before the performance is due to be with us.

Sign Language Interpreted Performances

The Witches of EastwickFri 17 Apr 5pm Interpreter Maria Sykes

High School Musical Thu 7 May 7pmInterpreter Donna Ruane

EvitaTues 19 May 7.30pmInterpreter Paul Whittaker

Opera NorthThe Abduction from the Seraglio, Fri 19 June 7.15pm Interpreter Wendy Ebsworth MBE

The BFG Fri 10 July 7pm Interpreter Andy Higgins

Chicago Wed 15 July 7.30pmInterpreter Paul Whittaker

Captioned performancesEvita Sat 16 May 2.30pm

An Inspector Calls Sat 6 June 2.30pm

Assistance Dogs• Assistance Dogs are welcome in all areas

of our two venues. Alternatively, we are happy tooffer a dog sitting service during a performance. If you would like to use this service please statewhen booking your tickets, or contact the AccessOfficer directly.

Staff Assistance• Our staff are happy to offer assistance should

it be required.

• Qualified first aiders are on duty at all performances.

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Entering the Building• Automated, ramped access at far left hand door of

main entrance.

• The Greenroom Bar entrance on South Sherwood Street – at street level, opposite main entrance to Royal Concert Hall (this entrance is busy at peak times).

Entering the Auditorium• Wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties

– use Stalls Right entrance as there are no stairs tobe negotiated.

The Auditorium• Wheelchair spaces are at the rear of the auditorium.

• Patrons can transfer from their wheelchair to a seat.Wheelchairs will be stored in the foyer.

Toilets• An adapted toilet is available in the main foyer

between the Greenroom Bar and the Cloakroom.

Lifts• At the present time there are no lift facilities

in the Theatre Royal.

Parking• Spaces for mobility badge holders are located on

Burton Street and at the lower end of Wollaton Streetnear the tram stop.

Entering the Building• From South Sherwood Street there is level access

into the Royal Concert Hall’s main entrance foyerwhere there is lift access to all levels.

• The far right door is automated. It opens outwards.

• When there is a performance there is ramped accessfrom Burton Street into the Stalls foyer.

The Auditorium• Wheelchair spaces are on Stalls Right and at the end

of certain rows.

• Patrons can transfer from their wheelchair to a seat. Wheelchairs will be stored in the foyer.

Toilets• Adapted toilets are available on the Stalls entrance

(Level 1) to the left of Door A which leads into theauditorium.

Lifts• The lift services all levels of the Royal Concert Hall.

There are stairs to be negotiated to reach seats onupper levels of the venue.

Len Maynard Suite• Please be aware that this suite is not accessible to

wheelchair users.

Alternate Formats Our brochure is available in the following formats: Braille, Large Print, Compact Disc, CD-ROM, and ‘Word’ Format.

For a more comprehensive guide to our access facilities and details of Touch Tours, please contact Emily Noakes

Emily Noakes, Access Manager, Telephone 0115 989 5609 / Fax 0115 989 5602 / Text Phone 0115 989 5601Email [email protected]

Layby• The Layby outside the Concert Hall’s main entrance can be used for the arrival and collection of patrons,

but parking is not permitted.

General information for Wheelchair and Scooter users• If it is desired or necessary, patrons may advise us of type of impairment and the size of wheelchair

(if applicable). Only 12 ‘standard’ size wheelchairs can be accommodated in Royal Concert Hall, and 7‘standard’ size wheelchairs in the Theatre Royal. Scooters and larger size wheelchairs may require an allocationof two ‘standard’ size wheelchair spaces. Wheelchair and scooter users should discuss their requirements uponbooking so that we are able to make visits as comfortable as possible.

Customers with Disabilities 50% discount• A 50% discount on seats in the Stalls is offered to

customers with disabilities on most performances atthe Royal Centre. Discounts are subject to statusand availability.

Should a customer with disabilities require the supportof a carer/companion in order to visit the Royal Centre,we also offer a discounted companion's ticket.

Customer FeedbackAs part of our 25 year Development Plan we arecontinually endeavouring to improve access to ourservices and facilities and welcome any suggestions orcomments from our customers.

General Notes about the Royal Centre

Access Guide

AD - Audio Described Performance SLIP - Sign Language Interpreted Performance CP - Captioned Performance

Wed 1 Defending the Caveman 7.30pm PAGE 26

Thu 2 Defending the Caveman 7.30pmFri 3 Defending the Caveman 7.30pmSat 4 Defending the Caveman 7.30pmSUN 5Mon 6Tue 7 The BFG 7pm PAGE 27

Wed 8 The BFG 10.30am & 1.30pmThu 9 The BFG 10.30am & 1.30pmFri 10 The BFG 10.30am & 7pm SLIPSat 11 The BFG 11am, 2pm & 6pmSUN 12 Annual MaintenanceMon 13 Annual MaintenanceTue 14 Annual MaintenanceWed 15 Annual MaintenanceThu 16 Annual MaintenanceFri 17 Annual MaintenanceSat 18 Annual MaintenanceSUN 19 Annual MaintenanceMon 20 Annual MaintenanceTue 21 Annual MaintenanceWed 22 Annual MaintenanceThu 23 Annual MaintenanceFri 24 Annual MaintenanceSat 25 Annual MaintenanceSUN 26 Annual MaintenanceMon 27 Bill Bailey 7.30pm PAGE 29

Tues 28 Bill Bailey 7.30pmWed 29 Bill Bailey 7.30pmThu 30 Bill Bailey 7.30pmFri 31 Bill Bailey 7.30pm

Sat 1 Bill Bailey 7.30pmSUN 2Mon 3Tue 4Wed 5 LazyTown 5pm PAGE 28

Thu 6 LazyTown 5pmFri 7 LazyTown 2pm & 5pmSat 8 LazyTown 11am, 2pm & 5pmSUN 9 LazyTown 11am & 2pmMon 10 The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pm PAGE 30 & 31

Tue 11 The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pmWed 12 The Hound of the Baskervilles 2pm & 7.30pmThu 13 The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pmFri 14 The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pmSat 15 The Hound of the Baskervilles 5pm & 8pmSUN 16Mon 17 Suddenly At Home 7.30pm PAGE 30 & 31

Tue 18 Suddenly At Home 7.30pmWed 19 Suddenly At Home 2pm & 7.30pmThu 20 Suddenly At Home 7.30pmFri 21 Suddenly At Home 7.30pmSat 22 Suddenly At Home 5pm & 8pmSUN 23Mon 24 Strictly Murder 7.30pm PAGE 30 & 31

Tue 25 Strictly Murder 7.30pmWed 26 Strictly Murder 2pm & 7.30pmThu 27 Strictly Murder 7.30pmFri 28 Strictly Murder 7.30pmSat 29 Strictly Murder 5pm & 8pmSUN 30Mon 31 The Late Edwina Black 7.30pm PAGE 30 & 31

Tues 1 The Late Edwina Black 7.30pmWed 2 The Late Edwina Black 2pm & 7.30pmThurs 3 The Late Edwina Black 7.30pmFri 4 The Late Edwina Black 7.30pmSat 5 The Late Edwina Black 5pm & 8pm

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MAYFri 1 Rhydian - Doors 7pmSat 2 Science on Stage – Albedo 7pm PAGE 4

SUN 3Mon 4 High School Musical 7pm PAGE 5

Tue 5 High School Musical 7pmWed 6 High School Musical 7pmThu 7 High School Musical 7pm SLIPFri 8 High School Musical 5pm & 8pmSat 9 High School Musical 2.30pm & 7pmSUN 10Mon 11Tue 12 John Barrowman - Doors 7pmWed 13Thu 14 Le Grand Cirque 7.30pm PAGE 6

Fri 15 Le Grand Cirque 7.30pmSat 16 Le Grand Cirque 2.30pm & 7.30pmSUN 17 Le Grand Cirque 2.30pmMon 18Tue 19 Counting Crows 7.30pmWed 20Thu 21Fri 22Sat 23SUN 24Mon 25Tue 26Wed 27Thu 28 Heather Small 7.30pm PAGE 4

Fri 29Sat 30SUN 31 Beyond the Barricade 7.30pm PAGE 4

JUNEMon 1Tue 2Wed 3Thu 4Fri 5 Brian Clough’s Way 7.30pm PAGE 4

Sat 6SUN 7 Mela | 21Mon 8Tue 9Wed 10Thu 11 Russell Howard 8pmFri 12Sat 13 Just the Tonic 7.30pmSUN 14Mon 15Tue 16 Hallé 7.30pm PAGE 11

Wed 17 Here Come the Boys 7.30pm PAGE 8

Thu 18 Hallé 7.30pm PAGE 11

Fri 19 One Night with Elvis 7.30pm PAGE 8

Sat 20 Pink Floyd - Laser Spectacular 7.30pm PAGE 8

SUN 21Mon 22Tue 23Wed 24 The Ladyboys of Bangkok 7.30pm PAGE 8

Thu 25 The Wiggles 10.30am & 1.30pm PAGE 9

Fri 26Sat 27 Tweenies 4.30pm PAGE 10

SUN 28 Tweenies 11am & 2pmMon 29 Ali Campbell 7.30pmTue 30 An Audience with Sally Morgan 7.30pm PAGE 9

Fri 1 SpongeBob SquarePants 4.30pm & 7.30pm PAGE 17

Sat 2 SpongeBob SquarePants 4.30pm & 7.30pmSUN 3 SpongeBob SquarePants 11am & 2pmMon 4Tue 5 Brief Encounter 7.30pm PAGE 18

Wed 6 Brief Encounter 2pm & 7.30pmThu 7 Brief Encounter 2pm & 7.30pmFri 8 Brief Encounter 7.30pmSat 9 Brief Encounter 2.30pm & 7.30pmSUN 10Mon 11 Evita 7.30pm PAGE 19

Tue 12 Evita 7.30pmWed 13 Evita 2pm & 7.30pmThu 14 Evita 7.30pm ADFri 15 Evita 7.30pmSat 16 Evita 2.30pm CP & 7.30pmSUN 17Mon 18 Evita 7.30pmTue 19 Evita 7.30pm SLIPWed 20 Evita 2pm & 7.30pmThu 21 Evita 7.30pmFri 22 Evita 7.30pmSat 23 Evita 2.30pm & 7.30pmSUN 24Mon 25Tue 26Wed 27 Horrid Henry 2.30pm & 6.30pm PAGE 20

Thu 28 Horrid Henry 2.30pm & 6.30pmFri 29 Horrid Henry 2.30pm & 6.30pmSat 30 Horrid Henry 2.30pm & 6.30pmSUN 31

Mon 1Tue 2 An Inspector Calls 7.30pm PAGE 21

Wed 3 An Inspector Calls 2pm & 7.30pmThu 4 An Inspector Calls 2pm & 7.30pmFri 5 An Inspector Calls 7.30pmSat 6 An Inspector Calls 2.30pm CP & 7.30pmSUN 7Mon 8Tue 9 Mod Crop – The Musical 7.30pm PAGE 22

Wed 10 Mod Crop – The Musical 2.30pm & 7.30pmThu 11 Mod Crop – The Musical 7.30pmFri 12 Mod Crop – The Musical 7.30pmSat 13 Mod Crop – The Musical 2.30pm & 7.30pmSUN 14Mon 15Tue 16 Opera North 7.15pm PAGE 24 & 25

Wed 17 Opera North 7.15pmThu 18 Opera North 7.15pm ADFri 19 Opera North 7.15pm SLIPSat 20 Opera North 7.15pmSUN 21Mon 22 Spider's Web 7.30pm PAGE 23

Tue 23 Spider's Web 7.30pmWed 24 Spider's Web 2pm & 7.30pmThu 25 Spider's Web 7.30pmFri 26 Spider's Web 7.30pmSat 27 Spider's Web 2.30pm & 7.30pmSUN 28Mon 29Tue 30 Roll Out the Barrel 2pm PAGE 22

JULY Wed 1Thu 2Fri 3 Dancing Queen 7.30pm PAGE 9

Sat 4SUN 5Mon 6Tue 7Wed 8Thu 9Fri 10Sat 11SUN 12Mon 13 Chicago 7.30pm PAGE 12 & 13

Tue 14 Chicago 7.30pmWed 15 Chicago 7.30pm SLIPThu 16 Chicago 7.30pmFri 17 Chicago 5pm & 8.30pmSat 18 Chicago 2.30pm AD & 7.30pmSUN 19 Annual MaintenanceMon 20 Annual MaintenanceTue 21 Annual MaintenanceWed 22 Annual MaintenanceThu 23 Annual MaintenanceFri 24 Annual MaintenanceSat 25 Annual MaintenanceSUN 26 Annual MaintenanceMon 27Tue 28Wed 29Thu 30 How Sweet It Is 7.30pm PAGE 11

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AUGUST Sat 1SUN 2Mon 3Tue 4Wed 5Thu 6Fri 7Sat 8SUN 9Mon 10Tue 11 Quadrophenia 7.30pm PAGE 14 & 15

Wed 12 Quadrophenia 7.30pmThu 13 Quadrophenia 7.30pmFri 14 Quadrophenia 7.30pmSat 15 Quadrophenia 7.30pmSUN 16Mon 17Tue 18 Scooby-Doo 2pm & 6.30pm PAGE 16

Wed 19 Scooby-Doo 2pm & 6.30pmThu 20Fri 21Sat 22 National Children’s Orchestra 3pm PAGE 11

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SEPTEMBERTues 1Wed 2Thur 3Fri 4Sat 5

Important Information: We are confident that all the information included in this brochure is correct. The Royal Centremay find that it has to change prices or withdraw discounts and special offers included in the brochure at any time.

The Royal Centre may make changes to its programme without notice.


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