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Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 June

Calendar Girls Following a sell out, record breaking week here last year, Calendar Girls has triumphed in the West End. Now it’s back for one week only starring Elizabeth Bennett, Anne Charleston, Gemma Craven, Letitia Dean, Charlie Dimmock, Sue Holderness, Hannah Waterman and Dean Gaffney as Lawrence the photographer.

A group of ordinary women, all members of a Yorkshire WI do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference!

Last time, Calendar Girls sold out before opening so don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called “marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!”

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

WED & THU 2pmStalls £21 £19.50 £18Dress Circle £21 £19.50Upper Circle £19.50 £18Balcony £14.50 £11

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

Save MoneyCustomers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

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

‘I felt I might actually die of laughter’ The Independent

‘A truly joyous and triumphant evening’ Daily Express

Still time to catch...Monday 26 April – Saturday 1 MayWhen Harry Met Sally Tickets £25 – £12

Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 MayThe Woman in Black Tickets £25 – £11

Monday 10 – Wednesday 12 MayStop Messing About

Tickets £22 – £10

Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 MayJus’ Like That!


Monday 17 – Saturday 22 MayHot Flush! Tickets £25 – £12

Monday 24 – Saturday 29 MayRocky Horror Show

Tickets £32.50 – £12

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The Global Phenomenon is back!

‘ A show I could see over and over again, and I hope I will’ Sir Cliff Richard

‘ Funny, funny, funny and a lorra laughs’ Cilla Black

‘ Lots of laughs and a few tears. This show should be on everyone’s calendar’ June Whitfield CBE

by Tim FirthCalendar Girls

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PricesMON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £35 £33 £31Dress Circle £35 £33Upper Circle £33 £31Balcony £20 £15

WED 2pmStalls £24 £22 £20Dress Circle £24 £22Upper Circle £22 £20Balcony £18 £14

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £37.50 £35 £32.50Dress Circle £37.50 £35 Upper Circle £35 £32.50Balcony £22 £16

Save MoneyFriends DiscountSave £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Groups (10+) Save 10%

Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

No concessions in the Balcony or for Fri & Sat 7.30pm performances


‘I felt I might actually die of laughter’ The Independent

‘A truly joyous and triumphant evening’ Daily Express

Captioned Performance – see page 31 for details

‘ A show I could see over and over again, and I hope I will’ Sir Cliff Richard

‘ Funny, funny, funny and a lorra laughs’ Cilla Black

‘ Lots of laughs and a few tears. This show should be on everyone’s calendar’ June Whitfield CBE

Monday 7 – Saturday 12 June

Spamalot And Now For Something Completely Different...Audiences around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot (by Eric Idle and John DuPrez) won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005.

Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and featuring a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people.

Including the hilarious songs He’s Not Dead Yet, Knights of the Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song (Reader’s Digest Poll 2009), Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, don’t miss your night with the Knights of the Round Table at the most infectiously funny musical of the millennium.* Recorded – couldn’t afford to cart this God-like comic round the country

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John Buchan’s

The 39 StepsAdapted by Patrick Barlow

BEST COMEDY Laurence Olivier Awards 20072 Tony Awards 2008

Hitchcock meets hilarious!

Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash-hit, Olivier Award-Winning Best New Comedy.

This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache, as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.

See trailer at www.love39steps.com

‘ A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic’ Sunday Times

‘ Dizzyingly entertaining’ The Telegraph

‘ Uproariously jolly and splendidly inventive’ The Guardian

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £23 £21 £19Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19Balcony £15 £12


FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 £23 £21Dress Circle £25 £23Upper Circle £23 £21Balcony £17 £13

Save MoneyFriends DiscountTwo for the price of one for Mon 7.30pm

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

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

School Parties All tickets £10 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm and Wed 2pm, with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets booked

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


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


‘One of the finest plays Alan Bennett has ever written’ Daily Telegraph

‘Blissfully funny... in short, a superb, life-enhancing play.’ The Guardian

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

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

Save MoneyFriends Discount Two for the price of one for Mon 7.30pm

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

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

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





Theatre Royal Bath Productions present the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of

The History BoysBy Alan Bennett Directed by Christopher Luscombe

One of the great plays of the decade, The History Boys is set in a school in the North of England where a boisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys are attempting to gain entrance to Oxford and Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions of sport and sex. In Alan Bennett’s much-loved play, staffroom battles and the anarchy of adolescence provide a rich vein of comedy.

The History Boys opened in May 2004 at the National Theatre to rave reviews and a sell-out run and went on to become one of their biggest ever hits, winning no less than 30 major awards including both Olivier and Tony Awards for Best New Play. This will be the first major revival of the play since the original National Theatre production.

THE HISTORY BOYSby Alan Bennett

‘One of the finest plays Alan Bennett has ever written’ Daily Telegraph

‘Blissfully funny... in short, a superb, life-enhancing play.’ The Guardian

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Tuesday 29 June 7.30pm Thursday 1 July 7.30pm

La BohèmePuccini

Set in 1950s Paris and directed by Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!), La Bohème is a vivid portrayal of Parisian life, the excitement of falling in love and the desolation of loss. This is an opera high on emotion, so get the tissues ready – you’ll need them!

Conductor: Tobias Ringborg Original Director: Phyllida Lloyd Revival Director: Peter Relton

Sung in Italian with English titles

Lasts approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

Friday 2 July 7pm T

RusalkaDvor̆ák

Dvor̆ák’s opera is a tale of innocence and experience, disappointment and the transcendent power of love. The water nymph Rusalka yearns to be part of the human world in order to be with her prince. But in order to do so, she is forced to make a terrible sacrifice. The hauntingly beautiful score is famed for Rusalka’s poignant Song to the Moon, and this production is altogether a spellbinding experience.

Conductor: Oliver von Dohnányi Director: Olivia Fuchs

Sung in English with English titles


Tuesday 29 June – Saturday 3 July

Sign Language Interpreted / Audio Described Performance – see page 31 for details

Wednesday 30 June 7.30pm T Saturday 3 July 7.30pm T New production

Mary StuartDonizetti

Mary Stuart is an opera that makes history. At its heart is a fictional clash between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots in the lead up to Mary’s execution. It’s one of the most dramatic and affecting works by Donizetti (The Elixir of Love). With the supercharged pairing of Sarah Connolly (Mary) and Antonia Cifrone (Elizabeth) battling it out as the rival queens, fireworks are forecast.

Conductor: Guido Johannes RumstadtDirector: Antony McDonald

Sung in Italian with English titles


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

Save MoneyUnder 18s/Registered Unwaged50% off Tue – Fri

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

Groups (8+)20% off

Retired Over 60s10% off Tue – Fri

Disabled patrons50% discount with one free ticket for essential companion (Stalls only)

StudentsStalls tickets £10 (full time students only)

Under 26s Stalls tickets £5 (available from 6pm on day)

Concession HoldersSubject to general seat availability, 24 tickets available at £10 each (max. 2 tickets per person and only available from 6pm on day)


Talk Opera Pre-Show Talks T A thirty minute introduction to the show. FREE but must be booked in advance. In the Len Maynard Suite.Mary Stuart talks from 6.30pm, Rusalka from 6pm. Find out first, fast and free Visit www.operanorth.co.uk for music, photos, interviews, videos and behind the scenes. Click ‘Join our eBulletin’ on the website and be entered into a free draw with fabulous prizes to be won! Season ticket package – save 10%Book for all three shows and save 10% on your tickets. For more details call the Box Office. New 2010/11 packages to be announced in May.

Rusalka image by John Ross

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Monday 19 – Saturday 24 July

QuartetAll Star Cast – Prior To London

From Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning playwright (The Dresser) and screen writer (The Pianist), comes this touching and uplifting comedy story of self-discovery and life-long friendships.

Retired opera singers Cissy, Reggie and Wilfred are excited about performing a concert; that is until their tranquil world is interrupted by the arrival of legendary Diva, Jean Horton. As old rivalries resurface, and past secrets are revealed, can the four put aside their differences?

A star-studded cast includes Timothy West (The Winslow Boy, The Old Country), Susannah York (Gold, Superman), Edward Hardwicke (Sherlock Holmes), and Gwen Taylor (Heartbeat, Barbara and A Bit Of A Do on TV).




Save MoneyFriends DiscountTwo for the price of one Mon 7.30pm

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

Over 60sSave £3.50 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

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


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


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‘ Harwood is now unquestionably our a greatest living playwright’ Sunday Telegraph

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CoppéliaA witty, humorous, sparkling full-length classical ballet featuring principal dancers Alex Newton, Emma Lister, Lorien Slaughter and Matthew Powell, alternating the leading roles of Swanilda and Franz.

Supported by a large cast of over 100 local young dancers, enjoy the story of Dr Coppelius whose greatest desire is to bring his beloved doll Coppélia to life. With attractive choreography by artists Janet Lewis and Dominic Marshall, the charming liveliness of this popular ballet makes it a family favourite worldwide.

A Phenomenal Success The policy of the English Youth Ballet is to perform full length productions of classical ballet in the regional theatres of the UK, and to give young dancers an opportunity to perform within a professional setting. English Youth Ballet boasts sell-out performances in 2009 and brings another sensational production for their 5th visit to the Theatre Royal Nottingham.

PricesFRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pmStalls £19 £17 £15Dress Circle £19 £17Upper Circle £17 £15Balcony £13

Save MoneyUnder 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsAll Stalls & Upper Circle tickets £12 for Sat 2.30pm, or save £1.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Fri & Sat 7.30pm

Groups (10+)One free ticket per 10 tickets booked


No concessions in the Dress Circle or Balcony


‘ Clear concise ballet acting, this clarity outshone countless other productions’ Dance Europe

‘ Well produced, imaginative choreography’ The Liverpool Sentinel

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It's MURDERthis year in TheClassic ThrillerSeason2010

Monday 2 – Saturday 28 August


Murder With LoveBy Francis Durbridge

Deceit, suspicion, blackmail and murder are woven into a web of crime, culminating in a tantalizing final twist.


Murdered To DeathBy Peter Gordon by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Plays Ltd

This hilarious spoof of the Agatha Christie genre guarantees to delight all lovers of murder mystery.

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PricesMON – FRI 7.30pm & SAT 8pmStalls £18.50 £16 £13.50Dress Circle £18.50 £16Upper Circle £16 £13.50Balcony £11 £9

WED 2pm & SAT 5pmStalls £14.50 £12.50 £10.50Dress Circle £14.50 £12.50Upper Circle £12.50 £10.50Balcony £9.50 £8.50

Save MoneySee All Four Plays for £46 (evenings) or £36 (matinées). Applies to the Stalls and Upper Circle

Friends DiscountAll tickets £12.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and £15.50 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm performances

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

Groups (10+) Save 10% for Mon – Fri 7.30pm performances

No concessions in the Balcony


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Anybody For Murder? By Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

Max’s plan to kill his wife, and claim her insurance money should be foolproof, but murder is never that simple.


All About MurderOriginally entitled ‘A Sting In The Tail’

By Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

Plagued by debts, two crime-writing playwrights join forces to produce a best seller – but is this their real motive...?

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Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 September

Oklahoma!Starring Marti Webb and Mark EvansSet in America’s Western Frontier, Oklahoma! perfectly blends song, dance and story to tell the tale of farm girl Laurey and the two rivals for her affections – happy go-lucky cowboy Curly and the sinister farm hand Jud. Starring Marti Webb as Aunt Eller, and Mark Evans as Curly, the show features classic songs Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, The Surrey with The Fringe on Top, People Will Say We’re in Love, and of course, Oklahoma!


Tuesday 31 August – Saturday 4 September

The Country GirlFrank Elgin, once a great theatre star is down on his luck, but when he is offered a major role by hotshot director Bernie Dodd he has the chance to make a major comeback. Will Frank regain his confidence and save his turbulent career? Will he be supported in his quest for a second chance by his long suffering wife?

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove are reunited in the roles played by Morgan Freeman and Frances McDormand on Broadway in 2008, and by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly in the Oscar winning film. Shaw’s last UK theatre tour was the record breaking run of A Man For All Seasons, while Seagrove is fresh from critical acclaim in this year’s West End production of A Daughter’s A Daughter, described as ‘the finest performance of her career’ (Daily Telegraph).

Save MoneyFriends DiscountTwo for the price of one for Tue 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Groups (10+) Save 10%




PricesTUE – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pmStalls £23 £21 £19Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19Balcony £15 £12

WED & THU 2pmStalls £19 £17 £15Dress Circle £19 £17Upper Circle £17 £15Balcony £13 £11


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Saturday 4 December 2010 – Sunday 16 January 2011

AladdinStarring Stephen Mulhern and all star cast to be announced

Aladdin has all of the traditional elements of pantomime but with the added surprise of an array of 3D special effects. Wearing 3D glasses at certain points throughout the show, the audience can rub the magic lamp as it appears in front of their nose, summon the magical 3D Genie from his lamp, and join Aladdin on a superb magic carpet ride!


Monday 22 – Saturday 27 November

ChessThe Legendary West End and Broadway Musical Comes to Nottingham!

Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood directs an extraordinary new staging of the classic musical Chess. Written by Tim Rice and ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, Chess has one of the greatest musical theatre scores of all time including One Night In Bangkok, Pity The Child, Anthem, You And I and, of course, I Know Him So Well.


Tuesday 28 September – Saturday 9 October

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel. Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up in hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do, takes on the title role having won the hearts of the nation with his sparkling charisma and sensational singing voice.‘It explodes like glittering fireworks. Brilliant!’ Daily MailTickets £27 – £11.50 Co

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East Is East

Salford 1971, and George Khan is determined to bring his family up in the traditional manner. When the Khan kids begin to oppose their father’s blundering attempts to control their lives, his English wife Ella is forced to make a choice between her husband and the right of her children to make their own ways in the world.

Written by Ayub Khan-Din, the show received its world première at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1996, where it became an instant hit and was subsequently made into a BAFTA award-winning film.


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For the pleasure and enjoyment of all its patrons

FREE ENTRY TO ALL

OPEN DAYMr Sanderson has much pleasure in announcing that

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TO ALLOW FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF MR FRANCIS DURBRIDGE’S FINE THRILLER MURDER WITH LOVE AT 5PM, UNDER THE MOST EXCELLENT SUPERVISION OF MR. COLIN MCINTYRE

PROGRAMME WILL INCLUDE FOYER ENTERTAINMENT AND BACKSTAGE TOURS THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON

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Saturday 7 August 2010 from 12 noon to 4pm

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JuneDay Dates Performances Time Page

Tue 1 Calendar Girls 7.30pm 2 Wed 2 Calendar Girls 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 3 Calendar Girls 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 4 Calendar Girls 7.30pm Sat 5 Calendar Girls 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 6Mon 7 Spamalot 7.30pm 3 Tue 8 Spamalot 7.30pm Wed 9 Spamalot 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 10 Spamalot 7.30pm Fri 11 Spamalot 7.30pm Sat 12 Spamalot 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 13 Mon 14 The 39 Steps 7.30pm 4 Tue 15 The 39 Steps 7.30pm Wed 16 The 39 Steps 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 17 The 39 Steps 7.30pm Fri 18 The 39 Steps 7.30pm Sat 19 The 39 Steps 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 20Mon 21 The History Boys 7.30pm 5 Tue 22 The History Boys 7.30pm Wed 23 The History Boys 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 24 The History Boys 7.30pm Fri 25 The History Boys 7.30pm Sat 26 The History Boys 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 27 Mon 28 Tue 29 Opera North 7.30pm 6 & 7 Wed 30 Opera North 7.30pm

JulyDay Dates Performances Time Page

Thu 1 Opera North 7.30pm 6 & 7 Fri 2 Opera North 7pm Sat 3 Opera North 7.30pm Sun 4 Mon 5 Theatre maintenance Tue 6 Theatre maintenance Wed 7 Theatre maintenance Thu 8 Theatre maintenance Fri 9 Theatre maintenance Sat 10 Theatre maintenance Sun 11 Theatre maintenance Mon 12 Theatre maintenance Tue 13 Theatre maintenance Wed 14 Theatre maintenance Thu 15 Theatre maintenance Fri 16 Theatre maintenance Sat 17 Theatre maintenance Sun 18 Mon 19 Quartet 7.30pm 8 Tue 20 Quartet 7.30pm Wed 21 Quartet 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 22 Quartet 7.30pm Fri 23 Quartet 7.30pm Sat 24 Quartet 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 25Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 Thu 29 Fri 30 English Youth Ballet 7.30pm 9 Sat 31 English Youth Ballet 2.30pm & 7.30pm

AugustDay Dates Performances Time Page

Sun 1 Mon 2 Murder With Love 7.30pm 10 & 11 Tue 3 Murder With Love 7.30pm Wed 4 Murder With Love 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 5 Murder With Love 7.30pm Fri 6 Murder With Love 7.30pm Sat 7 Murder With Love 5pm & 8pm Sun 8 Mon 9 Murdered To Death 7.30pm 10 & 11 Tue 10 Murdered To Death 7.30pm Wed 11 Murdered To Death 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 12 Murdered To Death 7.30pm Fri 13 Murdered To Death 7.30pm Sat 14 Murdered To Death 5pm & 8pm Sun 15 Mon 16 Anybody for Murder 7.30pm 10 & 11 Tue 17 Anybody For Murder 7.30pm Wed 18 Anybody For Murder 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 19 Anybody For Murder 7.30pm Fri 20 Anybody For Murder 7.30pm Sat 21 Anybody For Murder 5pm & 8pm Sun 22 Mon 23 All About Murder 7.30pm 10 & 11 Tue 24 All About Murder 7.30pm Wed 25 All About Murder 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 26 All About Murder 7.30pm Fri 27 All About Murder 7.30pm Sat 28 All About Murder 5pm & 8pm Sun 29Mon 30 Tue 31 The Country Girl 7.30pm 12

The History Boys from 21 June – original cast photo Opera North from 29 June The Country Girl from 31 August

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Sun 1Mon 2 Their Finest Hour 7.30pm 23 Young Film-Makers Summer School 26 Tue 3 Young Film-Makers Summer School Wed 4 Young Film-Makers Summer School Thu 5 Young Film-Makers Summer School Fri 6 Young Film-Makers Summer School Sat 7 Sun 8 Mon 9 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Tue 10 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Wed 11 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Thu 12 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Fri 13 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Sat 14 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Sun 15 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Mon 16 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Tue 17 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Wed 18 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Thu 19 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Fri 20 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Sat 21 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Sun 22 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Mon 23 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Tue 24 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Wed 25 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Thu 26 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Fri 27 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Sat 28 Annual Maintenance and Refurbishment Sun 29 Annual Maintenance and RefurbishmentMon 30 Tue 31

JulyDay Dates Performances Time Page

Thu 1 Jackson Browne 8pm 21 Fri 2 Latin Fever 7.30pm 21 Sat 3 Sun 4 Mon 5 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Dancing Queen 7.30pm 22 Fri 9 Dancing Queen 7.30pm Sat 10 Dancing Queen 7.30pm Sun 11Mon 12 Tue 13 Tony Bennett 8pm 21 Wed 14 Thu 15 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sun 18 Mon 19 Tue 20 Nottingham Trent University Awards Wed 21 Nottingham Trent University Awards Thu 22 Nottingham Trent University Awards Fri 23 Nottingham Trent University Awards Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26 Young Film-Makers Summer School 26 Tue 27 Young Film-Makers Summer School Wed 28 Young Film-Makers Summer School Thu 29 Young Film-Makers Summer School Fri 30 Young Film-Makers Summer School Sat 31

JuneDay Dates Performances Time Page

Tue 1 Wed 2 Thu 3 Fri 4 Bat – The Symphony 7.30pm 19 Sat 5 Hallé 7.30pm 19 Sun 6Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9 Private Hire Thu 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 Private HireMon 14 Tue 15 Wed 16 Thu 17 Private Hire Fri 18 Sat 19 Just the Tonic 8pm 19 Sun 20Mon 21 Rock Around the Clock 7.30pm 20 Tue 22 Rock Around the Clock 7.30pm Wed 23 Rock Around the Clock 7.30pm Thu 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 A Motown Revue 7.30pm 19 Sun 27 Mon 28 Derren Brown 7.30pm 21 Tue 29 Wed 30

Rock Around the Clock from 21 June Latin Fever, 2 July The Finest Hour, 2 August

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Opened in 1982, the Royal Concert Hall is regarded as one of the most popular venues on the touring circuit. Over the years the Hall has hosted world-renowned orchestras, comedians, bands, solo artistes and dance, as well as West End musicals, conferences, exhibitions and lectures. The auditorium and its foyers also provide a venue for community events, concerts and workshops.

Saturday 5 June 7.30pm

HalléConductor Cristian Mandeal Organ Jonathan Scott

Respighi’s Fountains of Rome is the colourful opener to this concert of orchestral showpieces. Delius’s The Walk to the Paradise Garden provides a heartfelt interlude before Ravel’s Bolero turns a simple Spanish tune into a celebration of all the instruments of the orchestra. Finally, Saint-Säens’ Organ Symphony pulls out all the stops for a grandstand conclusion.


Saturday 26 June 7.30pm

A Motown RevueDirect from the West End, a company of 7 performers, backed by an eight piece band and brass section, power through renditions of Motor City Soul classics. From Reach Out I’ll Be There, Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone to Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, and Signed Sealed and Delivered, the show features the hits of Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Temptations and The Supremes – plus many other great artists who defined the Soul era.

Tickets £20 & £18

Friday 4 June 7.30pm

Bat – The Symphony Combining a 30-piece orchestra with the power of a rock band, Steve Steinman performs hits from Meat Loaf’s record-breaking albums including the songs Paradise by the Dashboard Light, You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), and Bat Out Of Hell.

Tickets £27.50, £22.50 & £18.50

Saturday 19 June 8pm

Just the Tonic Comedy Club’s Summer Special*Nottingham’s nationally renowned Just the Tonic Comedy Club presents another high level mixed bill featuring some of the top stars from the comedy circuit. Line up includes Dave Spikey (Phoenix Nights, 8 out of 10 Cats), Rich Hall (Perrier Award-winner and QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats regular) and Rufus Hound – comedian, presenter, actor and one of the best compères in the country.

Tickets £18

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Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 June

Rock Around the Clock It’s time to Shake, Rattle and Roll back to the fantastic 50s. Travel to the time of Teddy Boys, quiffs, brylcreem, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes. Featuring a cast of 20 singers, dancers and musicians, Rock Around the Clock is a non-stop hit-parade of rock ‘n’ roll classics.

This American Jukebox sensation has already wowed audiences the world over and includes music made famous by Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and The Comets, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, The Platters, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The show features unforgettable songs including Great Balls of Fire, Jail House Rock, Blueberry Hill, Shake Rattle and Roll, Good Golly Miss Molly, Jonnie B Goode and many more.

PricesMON – WED 7.30pmStalls £24.50 £21.50 £18.50Tier 1 £24.50 £21.50 Tier 2 £18.50

Save MoneyFriends DiscountTwo for the price of one on top price tickets in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £6 in the Stalls & Tier 1

Groups (10+)Save 10% in the Stalls & Tier 1

Family Ticket£64 for 4 (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls for Mon & Tue 7.30pm

Customers with disabilities50% discount (Stalls only)


‘The best Rock ‘n’ Roll show since Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Vegas Sun

‘A Fabulous Musical Celebration of the 1950’s ’ Las Vegas Today

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Thusday 1 July 8pm

Jackson BrowneSinger/songwriter Jackson Browne takes to the road with band and long time friend and musical collaborator David Lindley. With dates in the US and Europe, the tour follows the release of Love Is Strange, a live set capturing a tour of Spain that Browne and Lindley did in 2006.

Tickets £40

Monday 28 June 7.30pm

Derren Brown ‘Enigma’ Derren Brown will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch in a show packed with magic, mind control and psychological illusion. NOTE: This is the same show as was here in April 2009 and is not suitable for Under 12s.

Tickets £27.50, £26 & £23.50

Tuesday 13 July 8pm

Tony Bennett

Described by Frank Sinatra as ‘the best singer in the business’ Tony Bennett will perform many of his classic hits including I Left My Heart in San Francisco, and Rags To Riches.

Recipient of 15 Grammy and 2 Emmy Awards, Tony Bennett has sold over 50 million records in a career which has spanned 60 years. Whether through ‘Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged’ or his 2006 Duets (his triple-platinum album featuring McCartney, Sting, and Bono to name a few), his classic style and timelessness wins him new fans every day.

Tickets £60, £46 & £39

Friday 2 July 7.30pm

Latin Fever The dazzling partnership of Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova (from the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’) lead a breathtaking voyage into the vibrant world of Latin American dance, taking them from the streets of Brazil to the bullrings of Spain, by way of dance styles including the rumba, cha-cha-cha and the tango, and finally to the American dance halls of the 1920s for the swing and jitterbug. A Latin band perform much-loved songs including the sultry Fever, the sizzling Besame Mucho, and the hip-wiggling Livin’ La Vida Loca.

Tickets £36.50, £33.50 & £28.50

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Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 July

Dancing QueenCelebrating timeless hits from the pop phenomenon ABBA, and hot on the heels of the huge success of the Musical Mamma Mia, this glittering production is a fun-filled party for everyone.

Featuring a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, beautiful costumes and dazzling choreography, this musical extravaganza features wall-to-wall ABBA hits including Money Money Money, Fernando, Voulez Vous, and Take A Chance. The show also features a medley of party classics from the 70s, and a compilation of highlights from the iconic film Saturday Night Fever.

PricesTHU – SAT 7.30pmStalls £24.50 £21.50 £18.50Tier 1 £24.50 £21.50 Tier 2 £18.50

Save MoneyFriends DiscountTwo for the price of one on top price tickets in the Stalls & Tier 1 for Thu 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £6 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Thu & Fri 7.30pm

Groups (10+)Save 10% in the Stalls & Tier 1

Family Ticket£64 for 4 (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls for Thu & Fri 7.30pm

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Wednesday 29 September 8pm

The Armstrong and Miller Show Live

With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including The street-talking WWII chav pilots, Brabbins and Fyffe (the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann), Jilted Jim, Terry Devlin, the Frank Dad and many more.

Tickets £20

Tuesday 14 September 7.30pm

Sally Morgan – Psychic Sally on the RoadFresh from her TV series, Psychic Sally on the Road, Sally Morgan returns bringing her abilities and personality to the stage. Over the years, Sally has used her gift to help many people, with her reputation built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities.

Tickets £20.50This performance is intended for entertainment purposes and has not been scientifically proven

Friday 8 October 7.30pm

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Symphonic RockPresenter BBC Radio 2’s Ken Bruce Conductor Nick Davies Metro Voices

Following sell-out shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall, experience the thrill of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing legendary rock anthems and classic pop tracks live. Featuring hits by Coldplay, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Elbow, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner and The Moody Blues, plus Symphonic Sgt. Pepper.

Tickets £32.50, £29.50, £26.50, £21.50 & £15

Monday 2 August 7.30pm

Their Finest Hour The Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Tour featuring Forces’ songbird Hayley Westenra and the Regiment Band of the RAF. A celebration of bravery, sacrifice and freedom, Their Finest Hour features some of the most popular music from the era with narration from ‘Flying Ace’ Squadron Leader Tom Jones.

‘ Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few...’ Winston Churchill

Tickets £29.50, £26.50 & £24.50

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Friday 1 & Saturday 2 October

Dance Consortium presents

Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterWhat makes this company so special is the incomparable sense of joy, freedom and spirit which both the audience and dancers share together. Alongside this is their exciting repertoire of breathtaking new productions and Ailey classics including the jubilant, soul-stirring signature piece, Revelations. For more information, please visit www.danceconsortium.com

Tickets £27.50 – £14

Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 October

BLAZEMixing nightclub vibes with West End production values, Blaze is an 80 minute high-energy, non-stop dance spectacular showcasing some of the hottest DJs, B-Boys and street dancers in the world.

Directed by top choreographer Anthony Van Laast, Blaze includes the talents of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ finalists Lizzie and Tommy, and is sure to delight street dance junkies and newcomers alike. Experience the thrill of street dance as you’ve never seen it before!


Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 September

The International Smash Hit

STOMP With a unique combination of theatre, dance, comedy and percussion, eight performers use boots, bins, brooms and everything including the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel-good rhythm!

For more information, visit www.stomp.co.uk

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The Green Room Café Bar provides a restful and relaxing place to stop for a coffee, or something stronger, and is located on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal.

For further information call 0115 989 5569 or email [email protected]

The Restaurant is located on the Dress Circle level of the Theatre Royal and is open for most matinée and evening performances for Theatre and Concert Hall shows. The crisp white linen provides a sophisticated backdrop to our chef’s regularly changing menu of fresh, homemade dishes, sourced whenever possible from local suppliers.

Friday 1 & Saturday 2 October

Dance Consortium presents

Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterWhat makes this company so special is the incomparable sense of joy, freedom and spirit which both the audience and dancers share together. Alongside this is their exciting repertoire of breathtaking new productions and Ailey classics including the jubilant, soul-stirring signature piece, Revelations. For more information, please visit www.danceconsortium.com

Tickets £27.50 – £14

Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 October

BLAZEMixing nightclub vibes with West End production values, Blaze is an 80 minute high-energy, non-stop dance spectacular showcasing some of the hottest DJs, B-Boys and street dancers in the world.

Directed by top choreographer Anthony Van Laast, Blaze includes the talents of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ finalists Lizzie and Tommy, and is sure to delight street dance junkies and newcomers alike. Experience the thrill of street dance as you’ve never seen it before!


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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.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk or contact Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501 [email protected]

Conferencing and BanquetingWe also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke intimate family weddings 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]

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Young Film-Makers Summer SchoolDue to popular demand, we are now offering the choice of two Young Film-Makers Summer School weeks: Monday 26 to Friday 30 July, or Monday 2 to Friday 6 August

Children aged 8 – 16 can get hands-on experience of making and performing in their own short films. They will learn acting for film and TV, inventing and developing stories and scripts, directing, and camera work and film set skills (using state-of-the-art film equipment). They also have lots of fun, make new friends, and boost their confidence in the process. No prior experience necessary.

Cost £129 per week. This includes use of all equipment, editing/post production, exclusive use of the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, and your finished film on DVD.

To book (or for more details) email [email protected] or call 0870 383 0082 or visit www.young-film-makers.com

Saturdays 5, 19 & 26 June, 24 July & 21 August

The Magic Lantern Backstage Toursas featured in ‘The Guardian’s Secret Britain Guide’.

Tickets £4.50 from Box Office

Ezekial Bone takes you on a journey from Victorian England to the contemporary world of entertainment today.

Visit www.bonecorporation.co.uk for more information.

‘ Our members were full of praise for the enthusiastic and well-informed commentary on the history of the Theatre’ Rod Yarnell, Cambridge Society in Nottinghamshire

‘ I was really impressed... a great experience. I shall be telling people to book themselves on a tour’ Jo Kemp, Head of Learning & Access, Nottingham Castle

For more information about community work, visit the Education section of the website at www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk or alternatively contact:

David Longford, Education Manager Telephone: 0115 989 5531 E-mail: [email protected]

Caroline Pope, Education Officer Telephone: 0845 872 0738 E-mail: [email protected]


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

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

• Excellent discounts for a minimum of 2 people. 2 for 1 or substantial savings on selected performances. See individual shows for details.

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

• 10% discount at The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal and discounts at other City Centre restaurants and businesses.

• Priority Season Brochure. A priority mailing of the new season brochure so you can book your favourite 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 evening performance of selected shows approximately once a month.

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

Standard Membership £30(or £20 for under 26 / students)

Gold Membership £125 per year

Silver Membership £65 per year

Family Membership £50(4 people, maximum 2 adults)

For more information about Gold and Silver Membership entitlements please contact Caroline Pope or visit the Friends section of the website.

Subscription to any of the schemes for a year is an ideal gift for somebody whatever the occasion.

Please send completed forms and payment to:

Caroline Pope Friends Co-ordinator The Royal Centre Theatre Square Nottingham NG1 5ND

Call direct: 0845 872 0738 E-mail: [email protected]

Online booking forms available from ‘Friends’ section of website.


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Let your business take centre stage by forming an association with the Nottingham Theatre Royal and Concert Hall

MarketingGenerate greater 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.

HospitalityWith 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 create a hospitality 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.

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

• Our ‘Live At Lunch’ programme

• Part of the building

You could also consider an association through in-kind support.

Our track record is proven for creating business partnerships that last and we are keen to work with all organisations from well loved national brands to small, family-run businesses.

We can help you reach new customers with direct access to our audience of over 24,000 patrons each week.

If you are looking for VIP treatment, take your pick from the West End’s finest musicals and plays, opera and ballet, pop, rock and classical music, children’s shows and side-splitting comedy.

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Royal Partnerships is our established and successful business scheme. If you are considering hospitality, sponsorship or marketing activities with us, then a Royal Partnership is the most cost effective way.

We will create a bespoke partnership just for you to meet your precise requirements and budget. You can select the exact number of tickets you need and suitable levels of marketing activity.

There will be one point of contact, an exclusive booking line, added bonuses such as ticket discounts for your staff and show programmes. Not to mention access to our hospitality rooms and a dedicated host to ensure your event runs perfectly.

We are proud to work with all our Royal Partners –Diamond Royal Partners:

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

Sapphire Royal Partners: The Big Wheel

Emerald Royal Partners: Pirtek Solutions, French Living Restaurant, AGF Casting and Performing Arts

“Excellentvalueformoneyforcorporateentertainingandtheeventsalwaysimpressourclients.WehavenohesitationinrecommendingaRoyalPartnership”Barclays Commercial

“It’safantasticpackagewhichhasgeneratedmorecommentsandsalesforusthananyothersponsorship” Hillside Medical Supplies

“Theserviceisfirstclass–theyneverfailtoimpress”Park Inn Nottingham

“Wehavebeenapartnerformanyyearsandseethiskeystrategicrelationshipasinvaluableinthedevelopmentofourbusiness”Trent FM

“Weareproudtobepartners–itgivesusachancetoprovethatweprovideasimilarlevelofexcellence”French Living Restaurant

“Wearealwaysassuredoftheirbestattentionwhetherbookingtickets,utilizingtheirmeetingroomsorenjoyinghospitality” PKF

“We’vebeenapartnerforthreeyearsandfeelarealbenefit.Valueformoneyisexcellentandthey’realwayshappytohelpandgotheextramile” The Big Wheel

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£1 Travel TicketsHow to book your ticketsOnline Please visit www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk Booking fee applies

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 8.30am– 8.30pm

Groups and Schools 0115 989 5555

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 Mailing List For information about forthcoming events, please call the Box Office direct or e-mail [email protected]

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 and Solo. 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).

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 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. Unfortunately there is currently no facility to buy Royal Tickets online, so give us a call on 0115 989 5555 if you’d like to 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.


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£1 Travel TicketsGeneral 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.royalcentre-nottingham and select the Access Overview page.

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

Access Information

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.

However, in 2010 we are focusing our attentions on the Theatre Royal and investigating the possibility of a lift.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing PatronsBoth venues have a Sennheiser Infrared Transmission system.

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

Blind & Partially Sighted PatronsAssistance 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

Access Performances

Audio DescribedCalendar Girls Sat 5 June 2.30pm (by Margaret Spittles and Jonathan Nash). Touch Tour time to be confirmedOpera North – Rusalka Fri 2 July 7pm Touch Tour at 5.45pm

CaptionedCalendar Girls Sat 5 June 2.30pmSpamalot Sat 12 June 2.30pm

Sign Language

InterpretedOpera North – La Bohème Thu 1 July 7.30pm Interpreter – Wendy Ebsworth MBE

Sign Language Interpreted Tour and Wheelchair Accessible TourTimes TBC. Book places in advance by calling the Access Officer on 0115 989 5609 Open Day (FREE) Sat 7 August 12 noon – 4pm


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Leave your car at home and use the bus or tram to get to the theatre. Buy a £1 travel ticket redeemable at all tram stops and on all Nottingham City bus routes. See page 30 inside for further information.

new! £1 travel ticketsTheatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Theatre Square Nottingham NG1 5ND

Managing Director Robert Sanderson

0115 989 5555www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

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For a full city centre map featuring all five zones visit our website at www.royalcentre-nottingham.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 Trinity Square Car Park, and the Crowne Plaza Hotel Car Park just off Wollaton Street. See map for further details.

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

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Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Brochure June-August 2010