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Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 November

Journey’s EndDirected by David Grindley

Set in St Quentin in 1917, eighteen-year-old 2nd Lieutenant Raleigh is the new arrival in the company commanded by his former schoolboy friend, Captain Stanhope. There’s only three years between them, but a lifetime of experience separates the pair as Raleigh discovers that the man in army greens is much changed from the boy he left behind in cricketing whites.Based on the author’s own experience in the trenches, this gripping tale about ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances celebrates humour and courage, and is a compelling insight into how in the face of adversity the human spirit will always triumph.

‘Searing drama. Unforgettable’ The Times

‘Sublime’ IndependentA donation for each ticket sold will be made to the poppy appeal supporting The Royal British Legion.

Tickets £26 – £12

Tuesday 22 November – Saturday 3 December

Legally Blonde Starring Claire Sweeney as Paulette, West End star Dave Willetts as Professor Callaghan, Neil Toon (Hollyoaks) as Warner, and introducing Faye Brookes as Elle.

The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Nottingham. Winner of 7 major awards including Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winning Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed.

Tickets £42.50 – £19

Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances – see page 39 for detailsAudio Described & Captioned performance

WINNER! BEST NEW MUSICAL 2011 OLIVIER AWARDS

‘SIMpLy BLoWS oThER MUSICALS oUT of ThE WATER. SENSATIoNAL’

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New Online booking site is now LIVE!

• Book online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year for both the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall and you’ll never have to wait in a queue for a ticket again

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• Check the view on to the stage from the specific area that you wish to purchase seats in

• Find a full and comprehensive list of shows and events and their ticket availability for both venues

• Online sales have doubled since the introduction of the new system

• Purchase or renew a Royal Friends membership online and you could save money on specific Friends discounted performances straight away

• Use the Frequently Asked Questions section to guide you through the process of booking online

Visit trch.co.uk and book your tickets today!

With our new improved online booking service you can now take control of your own ticket purchasing process:

Nottingham flies the Purple Flag Nottingham has been praised for being one of the best places in the country for a great night out.

The city has been successful in retaining its Purple Flag Status, which means our night time cultural and leisure offering, as well as efforts to continually improve cleanliness and safety, have all been highly rated.

The success is down to a collaborative effort between We Are Nottingham Leisure, Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Businesses Against Crime, as well as other city centre partners.

Well done to all involved!

WINNER! BEST NEW MUSICAL 2011 OLIVIER AWARDS

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December 2011Sat 10 2.30 7.15Sun 11 1.30 6.00

Mon 12 No Performances Tue 13 1.30 7.15 Wed 14 1.30 7.15 Thu 15 1.30SLIP 7.15Fri 16 1.30 7.15Sat 17 2.30 7.15Sun 18 1.30SLIP 6.00

Mon 19 No PerformancesTue 20 2.30 7.15Wed 21 2.30 7.15Thu 22 2.30 7.15Fri 23 2.30 7.15Sat 24 1.30 5.30Sun 25 No Performances

Mon 26 2.30 7.15Tue 27 2.30 7.15Wed 28 2.30 7.15Thu 29 2.30 7.15Fri 30 2.30 7.15Sat 31 1.30 5.30

January 2012Sun 1 No Performances

Mon 2 2.30 7.15Tue 3 2.30 7.15Wed 4 No PerformancesThu 5 1.30 7.15Fri 6 1.30 7.15 Sat 7 2.3oAD 7.15Sun 8 1.30CP 6.00

Mon 9 No PerformancesTue 10 1.30 7.15 Wed 11 1.30 7.15 Thu 12 1.30 7.15 Fri 13 1.30 7.15 AD/SLIP Sat 14 2.30 7.15Sun 15 1.30 6.00

pricesTUE 20 DEC – TUE 3 JAN (& ALL SAT PERFS.) Stalls £26.50 £24.50 £22.50 Dress Circle £26.50 £24.50 Upper Circle £24.50 £22.50Balcony £18.50 £14.50

SAT 10 – SUN 18 DEC 2011 (EXCL. ALL SAT PERFS. EXCEPT OPENING SAT) & THU 5 – SUN 15 JAN 2012Stalls £23.50 £21.50 £19.50 Dress Circle £23.50 £21.50 Upper Circle £21.50 £19.50Balcony £15.50 £13

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and £2.50 in the Dress Circle for Thu 5 & Tue 10 Jan 7.15pm

Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Royal Friends members

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Disabled, Students Save £4 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle. Concessions do not apply to blue performances

Groups (20+) Top price tickets (Stalls only) £20.50 for red performances

School Parties (10+) All tickets £9.50 for red midweek matinee performances with one free teacher per 10 tickets purchased All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Saturday 10 December 2011 – Sunday 15 January 2012

Sleeping BeautyBook your tickets today for East Midlands’ biggest ever pantomime starring the comedian, television presenter, actor and all-round entertainer Joe Pasquale who – at one point in this show – will fly over the Theatre Royal auditorium

‘without wires’!

Joe is joined by Ceri Dupree (Queen Passionella) – the most glamorous dame in the world – who has one of the most spectacular wardrobes of amazing costumes you will ever see, and Lucy Evans as Princess Beauty.

It amazed audiences in the critically-acclaimed production of Aladdin last year, and now superb 3D special effects once again feature in this spectacular pantomime as brand-new 3D sequences – including an enchanted forest – have been created to take the Theatre Royal panto into yet another dimension!

Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Royal Nottingham – pantomime at its very best!

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Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 January

An Inspector CallsWINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDS

From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot, comes the multi award-winning production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls – direct from its fourth West End season.

Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation, winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense.

‘Superbly tense. Breathtaking daring and faultless execution’ Daily Telegraph 2010

‘VISUALLY ASTONISHING’ Daily Express 2010

‘SPECTACULAR. If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have, see it again’ Mail on Sunday 2010

pricesTUE – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £24 £22 £20 Dress Circle £24 £22 Upper Circle £22 £20 Balcony £16 £13

WED & THU 2pm Stalls £20 £18 £16 Dress Circle £20 £18 Upper Circle £18 £16 Balcony £14 £12

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £26 £24 £22 Dress Circle £26 £24 Upper Circle £24 £22 Balcony £18 £14

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm


Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Over 60s Save £3 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Groups (10+) Save 10%

School Parties All tickets £10 for Wed & Thu 2pm, or £12 for Wed 7.30pm performances with one free teacher per 20 tickets purchased. Applies to the Stalls and Upper Circle areas only

Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance

Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

For information events related to this show see page 37E

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Tuesday 31 January – Saturday 4 february

All the Fun of the FairTHE EAST END FUNFAIR MUSICAL DIRECT FROM LONDON'S WEST END

Following a record breaking West End season at the Garrick Theatre – where it was nominated for Best New West End Musical 2010 by What's On Stage – David Essex invites you to a rollercoaster ride of a musical, underscored by a helterskelter of David Essex hits including Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me And My Girl, Nightclubbing, and Rock On.

‘Genuinely touching… well worth a spin’ The Daily Telegraph

‘Best New West End Musical’ 2010 Nomination, What’s On Stage

‘Honestly it was amazing’ Tracie Bennett

pricesTUE – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £29.50 £27 £24.50 Dress Circle £29.50 £27 Upper Circle £27 £24.50 Balcony £21 £15

WED 2pm Stalls £23 £21 £19 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £16.50 £14

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £32 £29.50 £27 Dress Circle £32 £29.50 Upper Circle £29.50 £27 Balcony £21 £16

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle and £5 in the Dress Circle for Tue 7.30pm


Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm



No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday and Saturday 7.30pm performances


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Monday 6 february 8pm

Russell Kane Manscaping

Join Fosters Comedy Award-winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, Russell Kane, as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur; you watch and laugh.

‘A seriously good comedian’ The Times

‘Manscaping confirms his status as one of the most stimulating comedians around’ Dominic Maxwell, The Times

‘In a terrific show mainly about his love life, Russell Kane‘s routines about The X-Factor and first-class train travel contained some of the finest and funniest critical thinking about British public life’ Brian Logan, The Guardian

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Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 februaryThe Children’s Touring partnership in association with the National Theatre present the Bristol old Vic production of

Swallows and AmazonsDirect from the West EndA new musical play with book by Helen Edmundson and songs by Neil Hannon, based on the book by Arthur Ransome

“Better drowned than duffers. If not duffers won’t drown.”

All aboard The Swallow! Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure to encounter savages, capture dastardly pirates and defeat mortal enemies.

An action-packed musical adventure for the whole family, Swallows and Amazons is a story of an idyllic era, of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination.

This delightful and imaginative production is directed by Tom Morris who also co-directed the international smash hit War Horse, is written by Helen Edmundson, writer of the National Theatre’s astonishing Coram Boy, with music by Neil Hannon aka The Divine Comedy.

Swallows and Amazons forever!

‘Inventive Swallow is a sailing sensation’ The Guardian

‘A triumph – a thing of beauty’ The Observer

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Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £5 for Tue 7pmFurther discounts available for Silver and Gold Royal Friends membersUnder 16s All tickets £10 in the Stalls, Dress Circle & Upper Circle with each full price adult ticket purchased. Applies Tue – Fri 7pm and Sat 2.30pm & 7pmOver 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3.50 in the Stalls & Dress Circle and £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7pm and Sat 2.30pm & 7pmGroups (10+) Save 10% Tue – Fri 7pm and Sat 2.30pm & 7pm with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchasedSchool Parties (20+) All tickets £10 with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased. Applies Wed & Thu 1.30pmFamily Ticket £48 for 4 (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7pmCustomers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)No concessions in the BalconyTickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Monday 13 – Saturday 18 february See the world premiere of David Seidler’s original play which inspired his Oscar winning film.

The King’s SpeechBy David Seidler Starring Charles Edwards as George VI

‘What’s the one essential thing a King must do? He must BELIEVE he is King’

When King Edward VIII abdicates for the love of Wallis Simpson, his terrified brother Bertie is thrust into the spotlight and crowned King George VI of England. In a time of national crisis a debilitating speech impediment leaves Bertie incapable of speaking for his country on the brink of World War II.

In a room at 146 Harley Street his wife Elizabeth, (the future Queen Mother), has arranged for him to meet the maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. Breaking all royal protocol the King and his oddball therapist embark together on an unconventional journey to correct the King’s stammer and help him deliver the radio-address that will inspire his country in battle.

See the world premiere of the original play which inspired the famous Oscar winning film. Directed by Adrian Noble, former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

pricesMON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £25 £23 £21 Dress Circle £25 £23 Upper Circle £23 £21 Balcony £16 £13

WED 2pm Stalls £21 £19.50 £18 Dress Circle £21 £19.50 Upper Circle £19.50 £18 Balcony £14.50 £11

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £27.50 £25 £22.50 Dress Circle £27.50 £25 Upper Circle £25 £22.50 Balcony £18 £15

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 for Mon 7.30pm


Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Groups (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased


No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance


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Tuesday 21 february 7.30pmfriday 24 february 7.30pm

Madama ButterflyPucciniOne of the world’s best loved operas, Madama Butterfly is the deeply touching story of a young woman whose innocent love is rewarded only with betrayal. Puccini’s masterpiece contains universally popular music, including the ‘Humming Chorus’ and Butterfly’s aria ‘One Fine Day’. This exquisite production sets one of opera’s most heartbreaking love stories in the context of the culture clash between East and West, and combines beauty with unflinching emotional truthfulness. Conductor: Mikhail Tatarnikov Director: Tim Albery

‘... dazzlingly fresh and overwhelmingly powerful…’ Daily Telegraph Sung in Italian with English titlesLasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 February

Wednesday 22 february 7pm Saturday 25 february 7pm

NormaBelliniNew production Love burns fiercer than fire.One of the greatest of Italian operas, Norma marks the climax of the bel canto repertoire, and in ‘Casta diva’, contains one of the most prized of all soprano arias which made legends of both Maria Callas and Joan Sutherland. Bellini’s long, sumptuous melodies, lush orchestration and Norma’s story of fierce passion, battle and sacrifice will move you to tears.Conductor: Oliver Von Dohnányi Director: Christopher Alden A co-production with Theater Chemnitz. In memory of Gertrude Pfaffinger and in homage to the great Maria Callas. Sung in Italian with English titlesLasts approximately 3 hours

Thursday 23 february 7pm

Giulio CesareHandelNew production Love triumphant.Experience an opera with all the colour, drama, passion and epic sweep of a Hollywood blockbuster in this story of Cleopatra’s seduction of Julius Caesar. Murder, battles, plots and counter-plots ensue before Caesar and Cleopatra emerge finally triumphant in both love and war. Handel lavished some of his most exciting and seductive music on a score in which every number seems jewel-like in its perfection.Conductor: Robert Howarth Director: Tim Albery Supported by The Friends of Opera North

Sung in Italian with English titlesLasts approximately 3 hours

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A thirty minute introduction to the show. FREE but must be booked in advance.

Len Maynard Suite Norma talks from 6pm, Giulio Cesare talk from 6pm Find out first, fast and free

Visit www.operanorth.co.uk for music, photos, interviews, videos and more. Plus click ‘Join our e-Bulletin’ on the website to get regular updates from Opera North. Multibuy Ticket Packages

Save 10% with an Opera North Multibuy Ticket Package – enquire at the Box Office for details.

prices Stalls £48 £40 £28.50Dress Circle £58 £52 £43Upper Circle £43 £34 £25Balcony £25 £15

Save MoneyUnder 18s / Registered Unwaged Save 50% (Tue – Fri excl. Balcony)

School Parties (10+) Save 50% in the Balcony with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased (Tue – Fri)


Retired Over 60s Save 10% (Tue – Fri excl. Balcony)

Students Stalls tickets £10 (full time students only – Tue – Fri excl. Balcony)

Under 26s Stalls tickets £7.50 (available from 6pm on day and subject to availability)

Customers with Disabilities and essential companion 50% off (Stalls only)

Concession Holders Subject to general seat availability – 20 tickets available at half price (max. 2 tickets per person and only available from 6pm on the day)

All tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Tuesday 28 february – Saturday 3 March

Music and Lyrics presents Curve Theatre Leicester’s production of Rodgers & hammerstein’s

The King and IStarring Ramon Tikaram and Josefina Gabrielle

The heart-warming story of the British governess brought to the court of Siam to tutor the King’s many children is told using one of the most beautiful scores ever written, with sweeping melodies including The March of the Siamese Children, Shall We Dance, I Whistle a Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers and the unforgettable Getting To Know You.

Starring Ramon Tikaram (Bombay Dreams, and Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar) as the King of Siam, and Josefina Gabrielle as Anna whose musical successes include The Witches of Eastwick, Sweet Charity, and the lead in Oklahoma at the National Theatre.

‘A full-blown spectacle with classy West End production values and a considerable WOW factor’ The Guardian

‘Paul Kerryson’s lush, spectacular revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical is elegant, splendid and admirable’ The Times

Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyric by Oscar Hammerstein Based on the novel entitled Anna and the King of Siam Original Orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett New Orchestrations by Julian Kelly Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of R&H THEATRICALS of New York

pricesTUE – THU 7.30pm Stalls £32 £29.50 £27 Dress Circle £32 £29.50 Upper Circle £29.50 £27 Balcony £21 £15

WED 2pm Stalls £25 £23 £21 Dress Circle £25 £23 Upper Circle £23 £21 Balcony £18 £14

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £34.50 £32 £29.50 Dress Circle £34.50 £32 Upper Circle £32 £29.50 Balcony £22.50 £16

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and £5 in the Dress Circle for Tue 7.30pm


Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm

Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm

Family Ticket £90 for 4 tickets (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue & Wed 7.30pm



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Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammersteinmusic by Richard Rodgers

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Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 March

The Taming of the ShrewWilliam Shakespeare‘A woman moved is like a fountain troubled’Charismatic and brash Petruchio of Verona is seeking his fortune through his abilities to gain the hand in marriage of a rich woman, and he’ll do anything. Katharina and Bianca’s father, longing for his daughters to be married, is offering a generous dowry for his daughters’ hands, but not until Katharina is tamed and her wild and unruly ways put to bed. Will the flamboyant Petruchio succeed in taming Katharina to a submissive life of domesticity?Following the huge success of the 2009 visit of The Tempest, the Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Nottingham with Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, directed by Lucy Bailey.Tickets £29.50 – £12

Audio Decsribed and Captioned performances – see page 39 for details

Monday 5 – Saturday 10 March

Long Day’s Journey into NightStarring David SuchetFollowing his critically acclaimed performance in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons at the Apollo Theatre in 2010, David Suchet returns in Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning masterpiece Long Day’s Journey into Night, one of the greatest American plays written in the 20th century. Set in 1912, the story is a compelling family drama between James Tyrone (David Suchet), Mary Tyrone (Laurie Metcalf) and their sons, Jamie and Edmund, during one fateful summer’s day.Tickets £32.50 – £15

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Deloris forms a lasting bond with her newfound friends… and the gang that's chasing her finds itself up against an unstoppable team of soulful sisters!

Based on the movie of the same name, this fabulous, family-friendly, feel-good show is packed with songs inspired by Motown, Funk, Soul and Disco, which more than a million people saw in the West End.

‘A BIG, FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSICAL!’ New York Observer

Tuesday 20 – Saturday 31 March

Sister ActFrom producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment (Hairspray), the smash hit musical comedy Sister Act is coming to Nottingham!

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found – a convent! Disguised as a nun she makes the wrong impression on the strict Mother Superior. But when she transforms the choir into the most glorious musical act in town,

pricesMON – THU 7.30pm & WED 2pm Stalls £39.50 £37 £33.50 Dress Circle £39.50 £37 Upper Circle £37 £33.50 Balcony £25 £19

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £42.50 £40.50 £37.50 Dress Circle £42.50 £40.50 Upper Circle £40.50 £37.50 Balcony £27 £20

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Tue 20 & Wed 21 March 7.30pm


Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls & £3 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Wed 2pm

School Parties All tickets £20 in the Stalls & Upper Circle with one free teacher per 20 tickets purchased. Applies Mon – Wed 7.30pm & Wed 2pm




No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances

All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability and quota controls

Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances – see page 39 for details

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Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 April

Doctor in the Housewith Robert Powell as Sir Lancelot SprattDo you need a prescription for laughter? Then here comes the cure as the classic British comedy, Doctor in the House, hits the stage.Follow the inexperienced young medical student Simon Sparrow as he begins his five-year internship at St. Swithin’s Teaching Hospital. Continually running afoul of the irascible head surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt, his social life is spiced up when Sparrow is taken under the wings of two student repeaters, Tony Grimsdyke and John Evans, with farcical consequences.Starring one of Britain’s best-loved funnymen, Joe Pasquale, and refereed by award-winning director Ian Talbot, Doctor in the House is comedy at its very best… the doctor will see you now! Further star casting to be announced soon.Tickets £26 – £12

Monday 2 – Saturday 7 April

STOMPFollowing a sell-out week last autumn, the global phenomenon STOMP will be returning to Nottingham to celebrate an astonishing 20 years of bringing foot-stamping, finger-drumming, adrenalin-rushing joy to audiences across the world. With a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance, eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters and plastic bags to bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel-good rhythm.‘Pure stage magic, you’ll be dancing in your seats’ Sunday Telegraph‘Exhilarating, entrancing, terrific’ The Independent‘If you haven’t seen STOMP, go! If you have seen it, take someone who hasn’t and share the pleasure’ Boston HeraldTickets £29 – £15

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Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 May

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! Music by Tchaikovsky

This delicious theatrical feast has family-sized helpings of Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland.

Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, Matthew Bourne’s company New Adventures has produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including Swan Lake, The Car Man, Edward Scissorhands and last year’s sell-out hit, Cinderella.

Tickets £37.50 – £14

Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 May

Wonderful TownMusic by Leonard BernsteinConnie Fisher, star of The Sound of Music, and winner of the BBC’s How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria comes to Nottingham in the multi award-winning musical comedy, Wonderful Town.Connie plays aspiring writer Ruth Sherwood who arrives in New York City fresh from Ohio with her beautiful younger sister Eileen. Bursting with dreams of romance, riches and perhaps a free lunch at Walgreen’s deli, the indomitable pair meet an array of colourful characters in their search for success, causing chaos and delight at every turn.Wonderful Town recreates the bright lights of 1930s New York City with spectacular sets, dazzling choreography and the rich sound of Bernstein’s magnificent music.Tickets £39.50 – £15

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Saturday 10 December 11am, 1.30pm & 3pmThe Beanbag Prom – Sparkle, Jingle, Cheer!Join Alastair Malloy and his friends from sinfonia ViVA for some tinsel-wrapped tunes and festive fun with all the instruments of the orchestra.

Saturday 21 January 11am, 1.30pm & 3pmSheepish GrinGet ready to jig, reel and polka with feisty folk musicians, Richard and John, as they weave wonderful tales around Nottingham’s traditional plough play, complete with crazy clothes and larger-than-life characters.

Saturday 18 february 11am, 1.30pm & 3pmTriple BopTake a clarinet, vibraphone and double bass, put them together and get ready to swing! Jack Ross leads this lively jazz gig for kids that bops along with some cool songs and great stories.

Tickets £6.50 Book for all three concerts £18

NOW MONTHLY! Beanbag Music ClubMagical Musical Adventures for Children under 6

The Beanbag Proms have been a huge hit with families, and from this Spring we’re giving you the chance to enjoy more music of all shapes and sizes in our new Beanbag Music Club.

Sign up for Beanmail! Get the latest news from Beanie herself and find out about exciting things you can do between concerts. Just join our Beanmail list by e-mailing us at [email protected]

Beanie Bear is back to present these fun-packed concerts for children aged 2 – 6. Take your seat on the hill of beanbags to get to know a host of different musical instruments, hear exciting sounds from around the world and have heaps of fun joining in with the singing and dancing.

And after each show there’s the chance to meet the musicians and find our more about the instruments that have been used in the performances.

The Beanbag Proms take place in the Level 2 foyer of the Royal Concert Hall, and are are an informal, friendly and intimate show experience for the Under 6s. Availability for each performance is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

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International Concert Serieshighlights in 2012:

Nigel KennedyRoyal philharmonic orchestraStephen houghLondon philharmonic orchestraThe halléTasmin LittleBBC philharmonicBerlin Symphony orchestra

Tickets from £10 www.trch.co.uk/nottinghamclassics

Sunday Morning Piano SeriesEnjoy great music performed by exciting rising stars in a friendly, informal ambience and chat with the performers over coffee and cake after the performance.

www.trch.co.uk/piano

Live at LunchFeed your soul with a free lunchtime concert in the Theatre Royal, featuring a rich mix of music from classical to jazz. See page 25 for further details.

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Tuesday 1 November 7.30pm

Jack JonesDouble Grammy award-winner Jack Jones returns to the UK with his ‘Greatest Hits’ tour. Once described by Judy Garland as the best jazz singer in the world, Jack Jones is by many rated as one of the greats on a par with the likes of Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Vic Damone. Expect to hear classics The Love Boat, What I Did For Love and I am a Singer amongst many more.

‘Arguably the most technically accomplished male pop singer... the very definition of a complete and total entertainer’ New York Times

Tickets £32.50 – £28.50

Thursday 10 November 7.30pm

Joe McElderryPlus Support

Winner of this year’s Popstar to Operastar, Joe McElderry’s ‘Classic Tour’ presents a snapshot of his career to date. Fans can expect a selection of songs from his albums, his X Factor, and Popstar to Operastar appearances plus a range of other timeless songs all performed in Joe’s inimitable style. Tickets £29.50 & £27

Royal Friends discount available for this performance

Thursday 1 December 7.30pm

Sixties GoldSee Gerry and the Pacemakers (How Do You Do It, You’ll Never Walk Alone, Ferry Cross The Mersey), as well as The Searchers (Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins) plus The Fortunes (You’ve Got Your Troubles, I’ve Got Mine, Freedom Come Freedom Go) and Chip Hawkes (Here Comes My Baby, Silence is Golden, Call Me Number One) for an exciting musical journey through the Sixties along with some of the great icons of the time.

Tickets £26.50 – £22

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James Rhodes Often described as the ‘Jamie Oliver’ of classical music, James Rhodes is a pianist with a rock-star attitude. Outrageous, charismatic and brilliant... this is a unique opportunity to catch a contemporary star of the international classical music scene.Tickets £18.50 Under 26s £14.50James Rhodes concert taking place at The Forum on Burton Street

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Sunday Piano SeriesPiano Alexander Romanovsky Russian pianist Alexander Romanovsky performs a programme of contrasts in Haydn’s Piano Sonatas, No.52, Brahms’ Variations on a Theme of Paganini and Rachmaninov’s Piano Sonata No.1.Tickets £10 including tea/coffee and cake

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Monday 5 December 7.30pm

Only Men AloudChristmas Show

After three acclaimed sell out UK tours, Only Men Aloud are back. The show will comprise a selection of festive Christmas repertoire, some new twists to familiar songs plus a mixture from both of their albums, and a few firm favourites.

Tickets £32.50 – £19.50

Saturday 3 December 7pm

Messiah Enjoy an evening of inspirational music with Handel’s magnificent oratorio, Messiah.

Handel was the greatest composer of oratorios – and the best known oratorio ever- the well-loved Messiah. Celebrate his genius and this musical triumph with the Harmonic Choir under their exciting Music Director, Richard Laing.

Tickets £18.50 – £10.50 Concessions available Accompanied children free

friday 2 December 8pm

Chris AddisonThe Time is now, Again

Fresh from The Thick of It, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, and his sell-out 2010 tour, Chris Addison, the man who put the ‘Chris Addison’ into, ‘I see Chris Addison is touring again’, is touring again. Don’t miss top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around.

‘Exquisite, super-smart solo show… gloriously funny’ Time Out

www.chrisaddison.com

Tickets £20

Sunday 4 December 7.30pm

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The John Wilson Orchestra Hooray for Hollywood!

Featuring star soloists Kim Criswell, William Burden, Annalene Beechey and Matthew Ford

We are thrilled to welcome John Wilson and his orchestra back to perform 'Hooray for Hollywood', a celebration of the Golden Age of big screen soundtracks – from the dawn of the talkies and the birth of the movie musical through to the 1960s.


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Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal is not only a city centre landmark but also one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain. Our exciting and diverse programme of top-quality entertainment offers the very best touring drama, opera, ballet and contemporary dance alongside blockbuster West End musicals, comedy and pantomimes.

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Wed 1 All the Fun of the Fair 2pm & 7.30pm 7 Thu 2 All the Fun of the Fair 7.30pm Fri 3 All the Fun of the Fair 7.30pm Sat 4 All the Fun of the Fair 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 5 Mon 6 Russell Kane 8pm 8 Tue 7 Swallows & Amazons 7pm 8 Wed 8 Swallows & Amazons 1.30pm & 7pm Thu 9 Swallows & Amazons 1.30pm & 7pm Fri 10 Swallows & Amazons 7pm Sat 11 Swallows & Amazons 2.30pm &7pm Sun 12 Mon 13 The King’s Speech 7.30pm 9 Tue 14 The King’s Speech 7.30pm Wed 15 The King’s Speech 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 16 The King’s Speech 7.30pm Fri 17 The King’s Speech 7.30pm Sat 18 The King’s Speech 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 19 Mon 20 Tue 21 Opera North 7.30pm 10&11 Wed 22 Opera North 7pm Thu 23 Live at Lunch 1pm 25 Opera North 7pm Fri 24 Opera North 7.30pm Sat 25 Opera North 7pm Sun 26Mon 27 Tue 28 The King and I 7.30pm 12

Sleeping Beauty from 10 December All the fun of the fair from 31 January The King and I from 28 February

DecemberDay Dates Performances Time Page

Thu 1 Legally Blonde 7.30pm 2 Fri 2 Legally Blonde 7.30pm Sat 3 Legally Blonde 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 4Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm 4&5 Sun 11 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 6pmMon 12 Live at Lunch 1pm 25 Tue 13 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm 4&5 Wed 14 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Thu 15 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Fri 16 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Sat 17 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Sun 18 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 6pmMon 19 Tue 20 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm 4&5 Wed 21 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Thu 22 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Fri 23 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Sat 24 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 5.30pm Sun 25 Mon 26 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm 4&5 Tue 27 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Wed 28 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Thu 29 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Fri 30 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Sat 31 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 5.30pm

JanuaryDay Dates Performances Time Page

Sun 1 Mon 2 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm 4&5 Tue 3 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Wed 4 Thu 5 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Fri 6 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Sat 7 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Sun 8 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 6pm Mon 9 Tue 10 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm 4&5 Wed 11 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Thu 12 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Fri 13 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 7.15pm Sat 14 Sleeping Beauty 2.30pm & 7.15pm Sun 15 Sleeping Beauty 1.30pm & 6pm Mon 16 Maintenance Week Tue 17 Maintenance Week Wed 18 Maintenance Week Thu 19 Live at Lunch 1pm 25 Fri 20 Maintenance Week Sat 21 Maintenance Week Sun 22

Mon 23 Tue 24 An Inspector Calls 7.30pm 6 Wed 25 An Inspector Calls 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 26 An Inspector Calls 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 27 An Inspector Calls 7.30pm Sat 28 An Inspector Calls 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 29Mon 30 Tue 31 All the Fun of the Fair 7.30pm 7

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Thu 1 Sixties Gold 7.30pm 19Fri 2 Chris Addison 8pm 20Sat 3 Messiah 7pm 20 Sun 4 John Wilson Orchestra 7.30pm 20Mon 5 Only Men Aloud 7.30pm 20 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 sinfonia ViVA 7.30pm 25Fri 9 Sat 10 The Bootleg Beatles 7.30pm 25 Sun 11 Grimethorpe Colliery Band 7.30pm 25Mon 12 Tue 13 NCC Christmas Celebration 7pm 26Wed 14 Rolf Harris 7.30pm 26 Thu 15 A West End Christmas 7.30pm 26 Fri 16 Motown’s Greatest Hits 7.30pm 26 Sat 17 Family Carol Concert 7pm 26 Sun 18 Alfie Boe 7.30pm 27 Mon 19 Tue 20 Wed 21 Family Carol Concert 7pm 27 Thu 22 The Hallé 7.30pm 27 Fri 23 Cantamus 7.30pm 27 Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 Thu 29 Fri 30 Sat 31 New Year’s Eve Classical Gala 7.30pm 28

JanuaryDay Dates Performances Time Page

Sun 1 Mon 2 Johann Strauss Gala 3pm 28 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 One Direction 2pm & 7.30pm 28 Sun 8 Mon 9 Tue 10 Lord of the Dance 8pm 29Wed 11 Lord of the Dance 2.30pm & 8pm Thu 12 Lord of the Dance 8pm Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Alessandro Taverna 11am 28Mon 16 Nigel Kennedy 7.30pm 30Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Paul Carrack 7.30pm 30 Fri 20 The Hallé 7.30pm 30Sat 21 Sun 22 Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Nottingham Philharmonic 7pm 30Sun 29 Mon 30 Chinese State Circus 8pm 31 Tue 31 Chinese State Circus 5pm & 8pm

februaryDay Dates Performances Time Page

Wed 1 Thu 2 Poetry Live 10.45am Fri 3 Belinda Carlisle 8pm 32 Sat 4 The Circus of Horrors 7.30pm 32 Sun 5 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Anton and Erin 7.30pm 32 Thu 9 London Philharmonic 7.30pm 32 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 Katherine Jenkins 7.30pm 33Mon 13 Katherine Jenkins 7.30pm 33Tue 14 Wed 15 Thu 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 James Morrison 7.30pm 33 Sun 19 Mon 20 BBC Philharmonic 7.30pm 33 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thu 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Happy and Glorious 7.30pm 33Sun 26 Lara Melda 11am 34Mon 27 Tue 28 The Three B’s 7.30pm 34

Rolf harris 14 December Chinese State Circus 30 & 31 January Katherine Jenkins 12 & 13 February

Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk

The Royal Concert Hall’s superb acoustics and modern architectural design continues to attract the world’s most renowned orchestras, soloists and conductors. Complementing the Hall’s programme of international classical concerts is the very best in rock, pop, world music, dance and stand-up comedy. ‘One of the finest acoustics in Europe’ Bryn Terfel

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Feed your soul with a fREE lunchtime concert in the Theatre Royal Dress Circle foyer

Live at Lunch Monday 12 December 1pmFestive music from Nottingham Trent University Chamber Choir. Thursday 19 January 1pmJazz vocalist Jeanie Barton chases away the January blues. Thursday 23 february 1pmClassical oboe recital from Imogen Coe (oboe) and Jemima Palfreyman (piano). Doors open 12.30pm with refreshments available from the bar.

Saturday 10 December 7.30pm

The Bootleg Beatles Re-live the sights and sounds of the Sixties with the world’s premier Beatle band and their spectacular two hour multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatles hits. Using film footage of the period and

‘with a little help from’ their regular brass and string ensemble, the show traces the history of the ‘Fab Four’ from Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through Sgt Pepper, to The Apple Rooftop in what has now become one of the ‘not to miss’ annual traditions of the season’s calendar. It’s not the Beatles, but you simply won’t believe it.Introducing Adam Hastings as John Lennon‘Flawless’ Mojo

Tickets £25


sinfonia ViVAConductor Nicholas Collon Piano Saleem Abboud Ashkar

Rising star conductor Nicholas Collon makes his first appearance in Nottingham with sinfonia ViVA and a lively programme of three Romantic masters, beginning with Schumann’s spring-loaded Overture, Scherzo and Finale. Renowned Palestinian-Israeli pianist Saleem Abboud Ashkar is the soloist in Mendelssohn’s sprightly Second Piano Concerto, before Beethoven’s 4th Symphony ends the concert with punchy energy and some deft mood shifts between light and dark.


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Grimethorpe Colliery BandThe real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are celebrating the 15th anniversary of this classic film. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have an acclaimed international reputation with numerous recordings to their credit.

Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing hits from Brassed Off plus favourite classics in spectacular style!

‘A thoroughly entertaining show and a must for all music enthusiasts!’ The Guardian

‘Sensational – performing your favourite classics in spectacular style!’ The Times

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Wednesday 14 December 7.30pm

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Rolf Harris “Can you tell what it is yet”? It’s...

Rolf Harris LIVE!” The legendary Rolf Harris, artist, musician, singer, TV presenter and one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers makes a rare stage appearance. This is an opportunity to hear his classic songs with a live band and the biggest didgeridoo ever! Thrill again to Rolf’s hits Stairway to Heaven, Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport, Sun Arise, and Two Little Boys. There is nobody quite like the man who invented the wobble board, and there will be nothing quite like this show. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a live performance from an iconic performer. Tickets £35 & £30


A West End Christmas Starring Leila Benn Harris, Jenna Lee James, Michael Xavier and Scott Davies.

Show-stopping numbers from the greatest West End and Broadway musicals including Love Never Dies, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Chicago, My Fair Lady, Cats, Wicked and many many more. With glittering soloists from London’s West End, accompanied by a live band, come and join us for A West End Christmas.


friday 16 December 7.30pm

Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back. This stunning live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band to deliver the best Motown experience you will ever have.

Over fifty golden years of Motown music are remembered and celebrated including songs from legendary artists The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, and The Isley Brothers to name a few.


Tuesday 13 December 7pm

Nottinghamshire County Council’s

Christmas CelebrationAn evening of festive music and carols with theatrical entertainment from more than 200 talented young people from across Nottinghamshire.


Concessions available Over 60s / Registered Unwaged / Students / Under 16sNOTE: On-sale Monday 14 November

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friday 23 December 7.30pm

Celebrating Christmas with

CantamusThis concert will conclude a busy year for the main choir girls. At three concerts in Ireland they received standing ovations, and events in various parts of Britain included a London promotion, The Lotus and the Rose, which combined the cultures of East and West with Sri Lankan and Indian soloists.

Cantamus’ variety of Christmas music is presented with some items featuring choreographed movements.Cantamus Girls Choir and Training Choir (Directors: Pamela Cook and Ann Irons) with Philip Robinson (accompanist) and Alistair Parnell (saxophone).



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Alfie Boe‘Bring Him Home’, the showstopper from Les Misérables, was the first song tenor Alfie Boe ever performed on stage (at age 14). Little did he know then that one day he would be singing it to fans in a tour covering nine of Britain's finest concert halls.

These eagerly anticipated concerts follow in the wake of a hugely successful album which has stormed the UK album charts, reaching No.9, and going Gold within weeks. The title of the album… Bring Him Home. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Alfie Boe in the flesh for one night only.


Saturday 17 & Wednesday 21 December 7pm

Family Carol ConcertsConductor Richard Laing Organ John Morehen

Bring the whole family to enjoy Christmas music at these ever-popular, child-friendly concerts. The choir and band lead the audience in well-loved Christmas carols, while the choir provides more peaceful interludes with celestial carol settings, and the Thoresby Colliery Band adds sparkle in its solo items.

Tickets £15.50 – £8.50 Concessions available


The Hallé Christmas ConcertConductor Stephen Bell Soprano Shona LindsayMusical theatre leading lady Shona Lindsay brings some West End pizzazz to this year’s Christmas concert with The Hallé. The star of The Phantom of the Opera and Chicago will be treating us to some Broadway showstoppers as well as some heart-warming festive numbers. Maestro Stephen Bell is your host for this sparkling programme which takes in seasonal favourites from Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev to George Gershwin and Leroy Anderson. Just the thing to set you up for the coming Christmas cheer!Tickets £32 – £10

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Saturday 31 December 7.30pm

sinfonia ViVA New Year’s Eve Classical GalaConductor Timothy Redmond Narrator Kenneth Alan Taylor Fairy tales abound as the programme includes Humperdinck’s Overture to Hansel and Gretel, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and Coates’ Three Bears Waltz. Lovers of Tchaikovsky can savour the beautiful Trepak and the elegant Dance of the Mirlitons from the Nutcracker Suite, plus the Waltz from Sleeping Beauty, and the Polonaise from Eugene Onegin. Add the fabulously catchy selection for orchestra from Bernstein’s West Side Story; tunes from Porter’s Kiss Me Kate, and three traditional Strauss foot-tappers One Thousand and One Nights, Carmen Quadrille and Fledermaus Overture, and you have the perfect recipe for a New Year’s Eve to remember.Tickets £31 – £10

Monday 2 January 3pm

Johann Strauss GalaAn invitation to the Viennese Ball

The acclaimed Johann Strauss Dancers and Orchestra – dressed in glorious costumes of the period – return with a new show for 2012, as the stage is set for the magic of their Viennese Ball.

With arias and songs performed by soprano Amy Freston, and directed from the violin by David Juritz, the programme includes Tritsch Tratsch Polka, The Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March, Die Fledermaus Overture, Wiener Blut, Voices of Spring, The Laughing Song, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Pizzicato Polka, and Perpetuum Mobile.

Tickets £27.50 – £19.50

Sunday 15 January 11am

Alessandro TavernaMany of those who heard Alessandro Taverna in the 2009 Leeds International Piano Competition felt he should have won it. This upbeat recital gives you a chance to hear why, beginning with Beethoven’s Sonata No.13 and Chopin’s Fourth Scherzo, a fleet-of-foot example of the composer at his elegant best. Two richly-coloured pieces by Scriabin and Messiaen express contrasting spiritual visions before Liszt’s Tarantelle di Bravura ends the concert with brilliant high spirits.

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Saturday 7 January 2pm & 7.30pm

One DirectionPlus Special Guests

Their debut single What Makes You Beautiful shot to No.1 on iTunes within 15 minutes of being released and achieved the biggest week 1 sales of 2011 selling 153,965 copies.

Don’t miss One Direction as they perform their first headline tour and songs from their debut album plus some of their favourite covers.

Tickets £27.50 & £19.50No unaccompanied Under 14s

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Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 January Lord of the Dancecreated by Michael flatley

Since its world premiere, Lord of the Dance has become the most talked about, the most written about and the most acclaimed show in musical history. It has gone on to receive unparalleled accolades and has broken theatrical records everywhere.

With more than 150,000 taps per performance, this new production of the Irish dance spectacular promises to wow audiences yet again with its breathtaking footwork and dazzling music.

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friday 20 January 7.30pm

The Hallé Conductor Sir Mark Elder Piano Nelson Goerner

Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé are joined by Argentinean pianist Nelson Goerner for Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, the richly-coloured masterpiece at the heart of this atmospheric concert. It’s framed by a powerful psycho-drama in Sibelius’s En Saga and Beethoven’s Symphony No.6, the ‘Pastoral’, one of the most glorious evocations of the countryside ever captured in music, from the lulling sounds of a brook to the famous central storm.


Thursday 19 January 7.30pm

Paul CarrackThe former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike and the Mechanics returns to Nottingham.

With a back catalogue including hits How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul Carrack’s soulful voice is known to millions around the world.

Tickets £27.50

Saturday 28 January 7pm

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Family ConcertBest of British

Start 2012 with a bang by celebrating all things British in this, the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and the London 2012 Olympics. The varied programme takes in all the best of British from concert hall, stage and screen including Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma Variations, excerpts from My Fair Lady, and themes from classic James Bond films and Doctor Who. The RAF is also well represented with 633 Squadron and The Dambusters, not forgetting the best of British rock music in Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. An evening of fantastic music for all the family guaranteed.

Tickets £20 – £6 Family Tickets available

Monday 16 January 7.30pm

Nigel KennedyFor over 25 years Nigel Kennedy has been acknowledged as one of the world’s leading violin virtuosos. His technique, unique talent and mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical and contemporary repertoire making him the best selling classical violinist of all time.

The programme includes Nigel’s latest interpretation of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons as well as his own brand new composition, the Four Elements – a highly descriptive work inspired by the elements of earth, water, air and fire – with Nigel accompanied on the evening by the Orchestra of Life and The Nigel Kennedy Band.


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Monday 30 & Tuesday 31 January Chinese State Circus™

A Spectacular new show for 2012

Yin YangThis extravaganza showcases the best in traditional Chinese acts from acrobats defying gravity through the ancient discipline Icarian Games; the Bicycle Act culminating with twelve performers on a single bike; the unpredictable foot juggling; the swinging poles; the sensational contortionist, and the dynamic hoop divers.

Without narrative and accompanied by an atmospheric all-girl group of live musicians, the undisputed masters of physical theatre will have you enthralled with their fusion of precision acrobatics, martial arts and circus skills.

Suitable for an audience of all ages.

‘A show of daunting athleticism’ The Observer

‘The most exhilarating circus it has been my privilege to see’ London Evening Standard

‘Never has such excitement been generated in a theatre... the whole audience hangs breathless!’ Manchester Evening News

Due to the hazardous nature of these acts, the management reserve the right to alter the programme without notice.

pricesMON 8pm, TUE 5pm & 8pm Stalls £28 £24 £20 Tier 1 £28 £24 Tier 2 £20 £15

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £8 in the Stalls & Tier 1 on £28 and £24 tickets for Mon 8pm


Under 16s All £28 and £24 tickets half price when purchased with a full price adult ticket of an equivalent cost. Applies to all performances

Family Ticket £72 for 4 (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls and Tier 1 on £28 and £24 tickets. Applies to all performances

Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 on £28 and £24 tickets. Applies to all performances


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Wednesday 8 february 7.30pm

Anton and ErinLet’s Do It

Anton du Beke and Erin Boag return with a sensational new show. Britain’s favourite dance couple will be joined by singer Lance Ellington, guest dancers, and a live orchestra (conducted by Richard Balcombe) as they perform to the music of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Kander and Ebb, and Cole Porter. ‘Let’s Do It’ includes classics songs An American in Paris, Fascinating Rhythm, It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), The Blue Danube Waltz, Don’t Rain on My Parade and Cavatina.


Thursday 9 february 7.30pm

London Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Marin Alsop Piano Stephen HoughPassions run high in this concert from the world-renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the inspirational American conductor, Marin Alsop. Brahms’s Tragic Overture is a poignant opener, whilst the gripping drama of Dvor̆ák’s Seventh Symphony makes a thrilling finale. In between, Liszt’s Piano Concertos No.1 and No.2 are performed by acclaimed British pianist Stephen Hough. Winner of the Gramophone Award for the best recording of the past thirty years, he’s the perfect soloist for these two virtuosic showpieces.Tickets £32 – £10

Saturday 4 february 7.30pm

The Circus of Horrors The VentriloquistInspired by the evil ventriloquist movies Devil Doll and The Dead of Night, Doctor Haze returns with his newest show, Vampire Vaudeville. Set in 1920’s Berlin, witness hair hanging beauties, twisted contortionists, flying aerialists, demon dwarfs, gyrating jugglers, voodoo warriors, pickled people, and sword swallowers, as well as the latest and most sinister of stars, The Ventriloquist. Backed by devil driven rock ‘n’ roll from The Interceptors from Hell, don’t miss the most daring and bizarre circus act around.‘Gruesomely good, like Rocky Horror on acid’ Amanda HoldenTickets £27 – £12 Discounts availableRecommended 16+

friday 3 february 8pm

Belinda CarlislePlus Support

With worldwide hits including Heaven Is A Place On Earth, Circle In The Sand, Do You Feel Like I Feel, I Get Weak, World Without You, Leave A Light On, La Luna, We Want The Same Thing, and Summer Rain, don’t miss Belinda Carlisle live in concert for one night only.Tickets £22.50

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london Concert Orchestra

Happy and Glorious60 Glorious Years in Music and Songs

Conductor Gavin Sutherland Guest Singers Rosemary Squires & James Graeme

To celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, former Royal Correspondent and broadcaster Jennie Bond will host an evening of much loved music from across Britain. Including Land of Hope and Glory, There’ll Always Be an England, White Cliffs of Dover, Men of Harlech, Calling all Workers, Life on the Ocean Wave, Danny Boy, Scotland the Brave and Jerusalem. Plus TV and radio favourites from Last of the Summer Wine, Dad’s Army, Coronation Street, Morecambe and Wise and The Archers. To round off the concert there will be a tribute to the Honours List with The Floral Dance, Summer Holiday, Any Dream Will Do, and Hey Jude.

Tickets £29.50 – £19.50

Monday 20 february 7.30pm

BBC PhilharmonicConductor Vassily Sinaisky Violin Tasmin LittleWagner’s Prelude to Act III of his opera Lohengrin is the dashing prelude to Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, a captivating homage to Celtic folk tunes and dances, here performed by popular English violinist, Tasmin Little. There’s no denying the confident energy and epic sweep of Elgar’s First Symphony, but there’s also room for some of the composer’s most delicate and poignant music. Vassily Sinaisky, a great Russian conductor with a passion for English music, conducts the BBC Philharmonic in this Edwardian masterpiece.Tickets £32 – £10

Sunday 12 & Monday 13 february 7.30pm

Katherine Jenkins Following her last sell out visit to the Royal Concert Hall, record-breaking, multi-platinum selling mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins returns for two nights only.

Her Daydream tour draws together music and songs from across classical, traditional, folk and easy pop, as well as seeing her perform songs from her last seven albums.

Tickets £65 – £27.50


James MorrisonBack following his sold out 2009 concert, James Morrison performs songs from latest album, The Awakening, as well as from multi-million selling albums, Undiscovered and Songs for You, Truths for Me. With global hits including You Give Me Something, Wonderful World, The Pieces Don’t Fit Anymore and Broken Strings, this is an evening not to be missed.

Tickets £28.50

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Tuesday 28 february 7.30pm

The Three B’s A rare opportunity to see three legends of British jazz – Kenny Ball, Chris Barber and Acker Bilk – with their bands Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, The Big Chris Barber Band and Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band in one great concert.

Tickets £26.50 – £21.50

Saturday 24 March 7pm

U.Dance East MidlandsU.Dance 2012 is the ultimate county and regional youth dance platform. Expect an energy-filled, explosive evening as the cream of the region’s young performers showcase their work. This annual sell-out event offers an insight into the wealth of dance and creativity here in Nottinghamshire, and provides young people an opportunity to perform in a spectacular venue. For the first time, there will be additional dance performances by younger children (aged 7 – 11). Don’t miss this event, perfect for the whole family.Tickets £7 & £5 Group tickets (contact [email protected] or call 0115 941 0773)

friday 2 March 7.30pm

Spaghetti Western OrchestraFive brilliant comic maestros perform classic Ennio Morricone soundtracks from the iconic Sergio Leone movies The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, For A Few Dollars More, and Once Upon a Time in The West; recreating every punch up, gunshot, and jangling spur with hilarious effect!

‘Take five multi-talented, unashamedly theatrical Australians and let them loose on 100 instruments and you have some idea of Spaghetti Western Orchestra. A joyous celebration’ London Evening Standard


www.spaghettiwesternorchestra.com

Sunday 26 february 11am

Sunday Morning Piano SeriesLara Melda

Lara Melda left one of the judges in tears on her way to winning BBC Young Musician of the year in 2010. Full of emotion, Lara performs a programme that’s both expressive and dramatic, beginning with Beethoven’s Sonata No.17. Debussy’s Reflets Dans L’Eau and Minstrels offer an atmospheric interlude before Chopin’s Etudes Op.25, Nos.1 and 11 and his moving 1st Ballade deliver an unforgettable finale.

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friday 30 & Saturday 31 March Dance Consortium presents

Nederlands Dans Theater 2With their winning combination of youthful exuberance and astonishing athleticism, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 has wowed audiences in this country for the past decade.

None of the dancers is older than 23, yet they fill the stage with feats of virtuoso dancing: jumping higher and spinning faster than seems possible. They use their young bodies in beautiful ways, expressing emotions and feelings way beyond their years and experience. This is a company which delights in pleasing its audience and this is clear in every movement they make (and every standing ovation they receive!).

To find out more and to see past video of the company visit www.danceconsortium.com

‘The dancers are young and sexy, the repertoire is new and the dancing is always superlative’ The Times

‘As sleek, polished and exciting as ever’ The Sunday Times

‘Full on energy and fizz’ Independent on Sunday

pricesFRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £22 £20 £18 Tier 1 £22 £20 Tier2 £16 £12

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 on top price tickets in the Stalls & Tier 1 for Fri 7.30pm


Under 26s & Students All tickets in the Stalls £12

Over 60s, Registered Unwaged Save £5 on top price tickets in the Stalls and Tier 1





All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 April

GreaseThe No.1 Greatest Musical, GREASE, is back at the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham for just one week only!

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again.

It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING – GO, GO, GO!’ Neil Sean, Sky News

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’ Sunday Telegraph

‘A FEEL-GOOD, PICK-ME-UP MUSICAL’ Sunday Express

pricesTUE – THU 7.30pm, FRI 8.30pm, SAT 5pm & 8.30pm Stalls £32.50 £30 £27.50 Tier 1 £32.50 £30 Tier 2 £20 £15

WED 2pm & FRI 5.30pm Stalls £28.50 £26 £23.50 Tier 1 £28.50 £26 Tier 2 £17.50 £12.50

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Tue 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Wed 2pm & Fri 5.30pm

Groups (10+) Save £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Wed 2pm & Fri 5.30pm

Groups (20+) Save £6 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Wed 2pm & Fri 5.30pm with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased

Groups (50+) Save £7 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Wed 2pm & Fri 5.30pm with two free tickets per 50 tickets purchased

Family Ticket £88 for 4 (max. 2 adults) for Wed 2pm & Fri 5.30pm. Applies to the Stalls and Tier 1 only

Customers with disabilities 50% discount


All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING GO GO GO!’

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Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Toursas featured in The Guardian’s Secret Britain GuideCost: £5.50 from box officeSaturdays at 10.30am – 17 Dec, 7 Jan & 11 febSuitable for all ages, Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tour gives you the chance to explore behind-the-scenes at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. www.bonecorporation.co.uk

55+ Spring ProgrammeCost: £60 per course including refreshmentsEvery friday from 20 January – 23 March (Note: no session 17 February) Our exciting spring programme of arts courses at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall exclusively for the over 55s.Dance with Lauren Taylor (10.30am to noon) Creative Writing with Cathy Grindrod (10am – noon) Dance with Karla Henry (2pm – 3.30pm) Acting Shakespeare with Georgia Munnion (2pm – 3.30pm)For more information, visit our website or call 0115 989 5531

An Inspector Calls Wednesday 25 January 11.30am – 12.30pmPage to Stage Workshopon the Theatre Royal StageCost: £3 from box office

Swallows and Amazons Wildcat Island in the Theatre Royal FoyerIn the weeks running up to the production, artist Stephen Jon and local school children will be re-creating the world of Swallows and Amazons with our unique interactive installation in the Theatre Royal stalls foyer. Audiences seeing the show will be able to step onto our island to sail boats, capture pirates and much more. friday 10 february 5.45pm & Saturday 11 february 1.15pmTales of Adventure and Derring-DoCost: £1 per child from Box OfficeJoin Gary and Emma from Little Gem on our Wildcat Island for these exciting and exclusive 45 minute storytelling sessions. Suitable for children aged 8+. Pirates welcome. Please note that this is a children only event. Parents… make yourself comfy in the bar and collect them afterwards. Wednesday 8 february 11.30am – 12.30pmPage to Stage WorkshopCost: £1 from Box Office Saturday 11 februaryFREE Post Show Discussion (following matinee performance)

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For more information about all our work please visit the website www.trch.co.uk or follow us on Facebook at ‘Royal Education’ or alternatively, contact:

David Longford, Education Manager 0115 989 5531 [email protected]

Caroline Pope, Education Officer 0845 872 0738 [email protected]

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How to book your ticketsOnline Please visit www.trch.co.uk

In Person Box Office open Monday to Saturday 9am – 8.30pm

Our friendly staff look forward to assisting you with ticket purchases, accessing information, and answering your queries. The Box Office is situated in the Royal Concert Hall foyer on South Sherwood Street.

By Phone 0115 989 5555 Monday – Saturday 9am – 8.30pm

Groups 0115 989 5555

Schools 08458 720 738 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

Textphone 0115 989 5601

By Fax 0115 950 3476

By Post Make cheques payable to ‘The Royal Centre’

Address Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Box Office, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND

Free E-Mail List Visit our website at www.trch.co.uk and click on our ‘Join our E-Mailing List’ to receive regular e-updates on venue news, events, offers and on-sales

Leave your car at home and use the bus or tram to get to the Theatre Royal or Concert Hall with a £1 return Royal Ticket.Royal Tickets are valid on all Nottingham City Transport buses within the Greater Nottingham City area* and from all tram stops from Hucknall and Phoenix Park, to Station Street and back again. Your ticket is valid until the last bus or tram at midnight, so there’s plenty of time for a drink in our Green Room Bar after the show.

So add a Royal Ticket when you next buy your tickets by phone, online, or in person at our Box Office, and don’t worry if you forget as you can always call us later and add one to your booking.

Further details on routes and times available at www.nctx.co.uk/trch

* Valid on the ‘100’ up to Carlton Willows School and ‘The One’ and ‘Skylink’ up to Clifton Pastures only. Ticket not available online.

General Information Please note – all payments by credit and debit card will be subject to a booking fee. This includes sales made by telephone, internet or in person. Payments by cash, cheque or voucher are not subject to a booking fee.

Please note that all concessions and discounts are subject to availability, and cannot be applied retrospectively.

All cards accepted except for Electron, Solo and AMEX. Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of show cancellation. Tickets can be posted 2nd class for a charge of 50p. Concessions available on certain shows and performances (see specific show pages for details).

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Need a bus for your visit to the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall?

Why Nott? Transport offers affordable, high-quality transport solutions from reputable, risk-assessed providers.

If you want to take advantage of these excellent rates then visit

www.mynottingham.gov.uk/whynott

Why Nott?Off-site visit & transport solutions for schools & community groups

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Access Informationfor the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert HallWe strive to make our buildings and services accessible to all. For a more comprehensive guide to our access facilities, please contact the Access Officer on 0115 989 5609 or e-mail enquiry@royalcentre-nottingham. co.uk For full online details visit www.trch.co.uk and select the Access Overview page.

Our Season brochures are available in Braille, Large Print, Audio CD and ‘word’ format. A ‘word’ and ‘pdf’ format are also available on our website

A 50% discount is offered on seats in the Stalls to customers with disabilities on most performances. Discounts are subject to status and availability.

We are proud to be a part of Scene and Sound. Please visit the website for more information www.sceneandsound.co.uk

Physical AccessWheelchair spaces are located in the Stalls of both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall.

If it is desired, or necessary, patrons may advise us of type of impairment and the size of the wheelchair (if applicable). Scooters and larger size wheelchairs may require an allocation of two ‘standard’ size wheelchair spaces.

Please discuss your requirements when booking.

As part of the ongoing refurbishment works, two additional wheelchair spaces and a disabled toilet have been created on Tier 1 of the Royal Concert Hall.

There is a lift in the Royal Concert Hall that services all levels. Currently we have no lift facility in the Theatre Royal.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing PatronsBoth venues have a Sennheiser Infrared Transmission system.Please visit the Access section of our website for further information.

During our season we offer British Sign Language or Captioned performances. Details are listed opposite.

Blind & Partially Sighted Patrons

Assistance dogs are welcome in both venues or can be looked after by our staff. During our season we offer Audio Described performances. Details are listed opposite.

Touch Tours usually take place prior to audio described performances. Please contact Access Officer for further information.

for accessibility information Please call: 0115 989 5609

or alternatively visit the Access Section on our website.

Access Performances Audio Described

Journey’s End Saturday 19 November 2.30pmLegally Blonde Saturday 3 December 2.30pmSleeping Beauty Saturday 7 January 2.30pm / Friday 13 January 7.15pmSwallows and Amazons Saturday 11 February 2.30pmRSC The Taming of the Shrew Saturday 17 March 2.30pmSister Act Saturday 24 March 2.30pm

Sign Language InterpretedLegally Blonde Thursday 24 November 7.30pm Interpreter – Donna Ruane (Theatresign)Sleeping Beauty Thursday 15 December 1.30pm, Sunday 18 December 1.30pm, Friday 13 January 7.15pm Interpreter – Sarah Gatford-BallSwallows and Amazons Saturday 11 February 2.30pm Interpreter – Rebekah Mills-StrawsonSister Act Thursday 22 March 7.30pm Interpreter – Clare Edwards

CaptionedJourney’s End Saturday 19 November 2.30pmLegally Blonde Saturday 3 December 2.30pmSleeping Beauty Sunday 8 January 1.30pmThe King and I Saturday 3 March 2.30pm RSC The Taming of the Shrew Saturday 17 March 2.30pmSister Act Saturday 31 March 2.30pm


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Support your Theatre and Concert hall and Save Money! Join us as a Royal Friend and enjoy a whole host of unique benefits.

Becoming a Royal Friend is the best way of saving money whilst enjoying a range of quality productions.

Pay no booking fee on all your purchases in the Theatre Royal and now the Royal Concert Hall as well. Even if only used a couple of times a year you’ll recoup the cost of the membership.

With Bronze Memberships starting at just £20 – but with the option to upgrade to a Silver or Gold Membership – this scheme offers an ideal gift for an arts-loving friend or family member whatever the occasion.

Royal friends Bronze benefits include (For up to 2 people / or 4 people for Family Memberships per production)

• Substantial savings on tickets – Look out for Royal Friends discounted performances within the brochure

• No booking fee on all tickets purchased

• Priority Brochure Mailing

• Regular E-Updates – Find out about venue news and what’s booking in

• Free Tour Passes – Explore the usually hidden areas of our two venues

• Meet the Cast – An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars

Contact information For information about the unique benefits of these packages, please visit our website. For Gift Memberships contact Claire Brown on 08458 720 713 or e-mail [email protected]

To join or renew your current Royal Friends membership, please contact the box office on 0115 989 5555 or visit www.trch.co.uk

What some of our members say“ Being a Friend is a great opportunity to meet the ‘stars’ and

benefit from the ticket discounts. As a fan of live entertainment and having attended 1100+ shows since 1998, I have even sponsored a seat at the Theatre Royal” Mr M Tansley – Royal Friends Bronze Member – Name a Seat patron

“I believe there is no better way to encourage young theatre goers to go to the theatre other than the membership. It is wonderful value for money that enables me to keep fuelling my passion for the theatre and being able to share it with others” Mr R Levy – Royal Friends Gold Member (age 15)

“I enjoy the benefits of the Gold membership as I like to come to the pantomime press launch as well as the opening night of the pantomime. The free programme and ice cream vouchers are an added bonus” Ms C Richardson – Royal Friends Gold Member

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The Green Room cafe bar, located on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal, is the ideal place to come for refreshments pre show, at the interval or post show. We also offer a range of pre performance light meals.

Opening times Matinee: 12 noon – 11pm (business dependant) Evening: 5pm – 11pm

Special offer 20% off post-show drinks at The Green Room Avoid the car park queues after the show and join us for a leisurely drink, or a coffee, before you head home.

The Restaurant is located on the Dress Circle level of the Theatre Royal and is open for most matinees and evening performances for Theatre and Concert Hall shows.

Opening times Two hours before performance – usually 12 noon for matinees and 5.30pm for evening performances.

For further information, or to book a table, call 0115 989 5569 or e-mail [email protected]

Pantomime menu now available Avoid the hustle and bustle and dine in our restaurant with a special menu designed for the occasion.

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Celebration PackagesMake any occasion extra special by booking an exclusive Celebration Package for a performance in either the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall.

It is all hassle free, with everything organised for you. Packages can include: two tickets, interval drinks, three course meal with wine or Champagne, a bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates, programme for the show and a host for either part or all of the evening.

For more information please visit www.trch.co.uk or contact Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501

Conferencing and BanquetingWe also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke celebrations to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates.

For information on Conferencing and Banqueting please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or e-mail [email protected]

HospitalityWe can create a package for any show, whether you are looking to entertain an intimate gathering of key clients or to reward a large party of your valued staff and their families.

Take your pick from champagne and canapé receptions, a three course meal in our restaurant with homemade dishes from our seasonal menu, tailor-made buffets or simply interval ice creams.

MarketingGenerate brand and product awareness by speaking directly to our audiences.

Opportunities include programme advertisements, direct mail, e-marketing, leafleting, product placement/promotion and outdoor screen advertising.

SponsorshipCorporate support plays a vital role in enabling us to maintain our position as the finest venue in the East Midlands. Sponsorship opportunities include:

• The whole season

• A specific production

• A specific performance within a run

• An education programme

• The Nottingham Classics season

• Part of the building

• Association through in-kind support

Let your business take centre stage by forming a Royal Partnership with the East Midlands finest entertainment venue.With 500 show nights per year we have something to suit every taste to give your guests an unforgettable night out in a relaxed environment.

We can also help you reach new customers with direct access to our audience of up to 22,000 patrons each week.

Royal Partnerships is our established and successful business scheme.

We will create a bespoke partnership just for you, to meet your precise requirements and budget, with packages starting at £1,000.

There will be one point of contact, an exclusive booking line, added bonuses such as ticket discounts for your staff, show programmes, access to our hospitality rooms and a dedicated host to ensure your event runs perfectly.


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For further information please contact Helen Battersby on 0115 989 5505 or email [email protected]

“ This key and valuable strategic partnership offers excellent opportunities for corporate entertaining, fantastic brand awareness and unique ways of promoting our business to their audiences.” Nelsons Solicitors

“ It’s a fantastic package which has generated more comments and sales for us than any other sponsorship” Hillside Medical Supplies

“ Our theatre packages are immensely popular and the staff are extremely professional and helpful – nothing is too much trouble for them. We have no hesitation in recommending a Royal Partnership” Hart's Hotel and Restaurant

“ Excellent value for money for corporate entertaining and the events always impress our clients. We have no hesitation in recommending a Royal Partnership” Barclays Commercial

“ Membership allows us to contribute to the arts in Nottinghamshire as well as providing great marketing opportunities, allowing us to entertain our key clients and have an enjoyable social event” North Midland Construction

“ The partnership is very important to us as we share the same belief – to make Nottingham THE destination within the East Midlands where people choose to spend their leisure time – long may this association continue!” Victoria Centre, Nottingham

“ Our partnership means that we have been able to offer rewards to major clients and showcase Nottingham to key clients. Our relationship is great, the service is fantastic and they are always on hand to help. It has certainly been worthwhile for us" Crowne Plaza Hotel

“ We have been a partner for many years and see this key strategic relationship as invaluable in the development of our business” Capital FM

“ We are proud to be partners – it gives us a chance to prove that we provide a similar level of excellence” French Living Restaurant

Sapphire Royal Partners: MAP Building & Civil Engineering Supplies

Emerald Royal Partners: Talbot Street Car Park, French Living Restaurant, DG Cars

We are proud to work with all our Royal Partners –

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Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Theatre Square Nottingham NG1 5ND

ManagingDirectorRobert Sanderson

0115 989 5555www.trch.co.uk

ProudtopresentWorldClassEntertainment

For a full city centre map featuring all five zones visit our website at www.trch.co.uk and go to ‘How to find us’.

Bus Nottingham is well served by many fast and frequent buses which stop close to the theatre and concert hall. For bus times call Nottingham City Transport on 0115 950 6070, Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.triptimes.co.uk

Tram The tram stops directly outside the theatre and runs every 10 minutes until midnight. Visit www.thetram.net or call 0115 942 7777 for full details of the tram route.

Rail Nottingham Station is a 15 minute walk from the venue or a short taxi/tram ride. Call 0845 748 4950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times and fares.

Car Follow signs for the city centre and the ‘Royal Zone’. There are several car parks within a 5 minute walk including Talbot Street, Trinity Square and The Crowne Plaza Hotel Car Park. See map for further details.

Taxi Our preferred taxi partner is DG Cars. To book a taxi call 0115 9500 500, visit them on-line at www.dgcars.co.uk or call them for free from one of the phones in the Theatre Royal bar or Concert Hall foyer.This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. 100019317 2010 D

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to the theatre. Buy a Royal Ticket redeemable at all tram stops and on all Nottingham City bus routes. See page 38 inside for further information.

Documents

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Brochure Dec 2011-Feb 2012