Autumn2017

Well hello there!We warmly welcome you to the Bacon Theatre this autumn for another full programme of events for the whole family.

This season brings fantastic live music from all areas including Ben Waters, Johnny Coppin and Money for Nothing, plus a stunning performance from the finest purveyors of rhythm & blues, The Blues Band. NT Live and RSC Live screenings continue with a variety of breathtaking broadcasts. Other stage highlights include a festive choral treat from EveryVoice Choir, Vienna Festival Ballet’s beautiful rendition of Sleeping Beauty, and the Little Blue Monster Company’s full of fun show, Lost and Found. Also, don’t miss out on our festive film with a special guest appearance from Father Christmas himself!

We look forward to seeing you,

Team Bacon. Pick of the season...Flowers Band Christmas Concert

16 Dec at 7.30pm

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Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto 23 September

Ben Waters and Guests26 October

Flowers at Christmas16 December

LBM: Lost and Found13 December

NT Live: Yerma 14 September

NT Live: Young Marx 11 January

Festive Film: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast19 & 20 December

RSC Live: Coriolanus1 November

VFB: Sleeping Beauty 6 October

EVC: A Winter Wonderland 10 December

The Blues Band17 November

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Johnny Coppin21 December

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Prom Productions: Aladdin18 - 21 January

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Money For Nothing 3 November

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Jane Eyre18 - 19 October

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The Beggar’s Opera30 Nov - 1 Dec

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In aid of MINDRachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concertoplus solo piano works

Saturday 23 September

£12.00 (£9.00) [In the Prince Michael Hall]

7.00 pm

Award-winning Pianists, Cheltenham native Philip Miles and Lydia Aoki perform one of the most celebrated of Rachmaninov’s works, on two pianos. The programme also includes piano works by J.S.Bach, Scarlatti and Liszt, it promises to be a spectacular evening showcasing some of the highlights of classical piano repertoire.

The concert is in memory of Timothy Miles.

Tickets available via: www.pianoconcert.co.uk

pianoconcert.co.uk

National Theatre LiveYerma [15]

Thursday 14 September

£16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50

The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child, in Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece. Set in contemporary London, Piper’s portrayal builds with elemental force to a staggering, shocking, climax.

Recorded | Running time: 120 minutes

ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk

7.00 pm

Vienna Festival BalletSleeping Beauty

Friday 6 October

Set to Tchaikovsky’s traditional score with stunning choreography, Sleeping Beauty portrays the struggle between good and evil. The wicked fairy Carabosse lays a curse on the young princess and the entire palace falls into a deep sleep. A century later, Prince Florimund awakens the sleeping princess with a kiss. Vienna Festival Ballet’s timeless tale of love is sure to enchant and enthral ballet enthusiasts of all ages.

£19.00 (£18.00) Child £14.00

7.30 pm

viennafestivalballet.com

Lifting the BluesBen Waters and Very Special Guests

Thursday 26 October

£29.00

7.30 pm

Ben Waters is one of Jools holland’s top ten favourite pianists and has performed with the greats: Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones and Mick hucknall. Ben returns with an even bigger band and another very special guest - Bill Wyman, one of the founding members of the Rolling Stones. Supporting is kaz hawkins and her band; winners of this year’s European Blues Challenge, plus Queen of the ukulele; Sarah kelly.

In aid of Lifting the BluesSponsored by Ceres Estates

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benwaters.com

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RSC LiveCoriolanus

Wednesday 1 November

£16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50

7.00 pm

Coriolanus transports us back to the emergence of the republic of Rome. Caius Martius Coriolanus is a fearless soldier but a reluctant leader. his ambitious mother attempts to carve him a path to political power but he struggles to change his nature and do what is required to achieve greatness. Angus Jackson, completes the RSC’s collection of Shakespeare’s Roman plays.

Recorded | Running time: tbc

“ A truly unforgettable evening not to be missed The Observer

rsclive.co.uk

Brutal yet ferociously funny Metro“ “ A truly spellbinding performance!

Burnley Express “ A truly unforgettable evening not to be missed The Observer

Dean Close DramaJane Eyre

Performed by Dean Close Scholars, this dynamic retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s mas-terpiece Jane Eyre sees the “poor, obscure, plain and little” unloved orphan abandoned to a cruel aunt, sent to a hellish boarding school, and employed in a mysterious manor house where secrets lurk around each dark corner. With little but her own spirited independence and fierce morality to rely on, Jane eventually triumphs over poverty, injustice and betrayal to write the happy ending she has so longed for.

Tickets: Entrance by ticket only - free of charge

7.15 pm

deanclose.org.uk

Wed 18 & Thur 19 October

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EveryVoice Community ChoirA Winter Wonderland

Sunday 10 December

£7.50

7.30 pm

EveryVoice Choirs sing, are you listening?On the stage snow is glistening, A beautiful sight, you’ll be happy this night if you come to see ‘A Winter Wonderland!’

EveryVoice is a network of community based choirs for all ages and abilities, aiming to provide an informal and enjoyable outlet for local people in Gloucestershire to meet up, sing, and have fun.

everymantheatre.org.uk

Live MusicThe Blues Band

Friday 17 November

£25.00

7.30 pm

Formed in 1979 by five seasoned musicians, Paul Jones, Dave kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher, The Blues Band are Europe’s leading exponents of one of the greatest musical traditions of all time. 38 years, 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they are still dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. If you love the blues you are in safe hands with The Blues Band.

thebluesband.net

Tribute to Dire StraitsMoney For Nothing

Friday 3 November

£17.50

7.30 pm

Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands Dire Straits. The abundant energy, the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a must-see for any rock enthusiast. Featuring all the hits from Sultans of Swing and Brothers in Arms to Walk of Life and the legendary Money For Nothing.

money-for-nothing.co.uk

Little Blue MonsterLost and Found

Wednesday 13 December

Once there was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his door. he didn’t know where it had come from or who it belonged to. The penguin looked sad and the boy thought it must be lost. So he decided to help it find its way home, even if that meant rowing all the way to the South Pole. This funny, charming tale of friendship is the perfect treat for a younger audience. Brought to life with puppetry, songs and music, this fantastic new show is suitable for ages 3+ and their grown-ups.

littlebluemonster.co.uk

10.30 am

£10.00 (£8.00) | Family £32.00

“ Perfectly charming The Guardian“ Make no mistake…they are good…VERY

GOOD! The Observer

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Flowers Brass BandFlowers at Christmas

Saturday 16 December

£12.00 (£10.00)

7.30 pm

Flowers Band returns to the Bacon Theatre with a feast of festive music to get you into the Christmas spirit.

A brass band from Gloucestershire now in its 48th year of outstanding musical excellence. They are the No 1 band in the West of England and currently ranked in the top 10 of the world.

flowersband.co.uk

Dean Close DramaThe Beggar’s Opera[Not suitable for children under 11]

Thur 30 Nov & Fri 1 Dec

Tickets: Entrance by ticket only - free of charge

7.30 pm

Performed by Dean Close School Scholars, this famously rollicking romp through London is a tale of deception, love and lust between beggars, thieves, strumpets and handsome highwayman Macheath as they drink, cheat, lie and sing their way through the low life streets. The famous Beggar’s Opera, neither an opera nor a musical, but a play with songs, has been a huge hit show since 1728, when it took the London theatres by storm. This production promises no less.

deanclose.org.uk

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Relaxed Festive Film Disney’s Beauty and the Beast [PG]

Tuesday 19 December

£6.00 | Family £20.00 (Includes a treat from Santa)

Santa from 3.00pmFilm at 4.00pm

With a twinkling grotto and a visit from Father Christmas before the film, this cinema experience will also be adapted to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for audiences with addtional needs. Please see website for details.

movies.disney.com

Johnny CoppinAll on a Winter’s Night

Thursday 21 December

£17.00 Child £9.00

7.30 pm

one of england’s finest singer-songwriters presents a fine mix of traditional carols, new songs, humorous readings and folklore. This show has become an essential event every Christmas and attracts sell-out audiences across the uk. Johnny Coppin is joined by Cheltenham’s very own Paul Burgess on fiddle and recorders, Dik Cadbury on guitars, and seasonal images by the award-winning local photographer, Martin Fry.

johnnycoppin.co.uk

Festive FilmDisney’s Beauty and the Beast [PG]

Wednesday 20 December

£6.00 | Family £20.00 (Includes a treat from Santa)

Santa from 3.00pmFilm at 4.00pm

Father Christmas will be dropping by before the film, so bring along your letters for Santa and join us for an afternoon of festive fun in the glow of the fairy grotto.

“ You’re likely to walk away with a broad smile and a song-worm in your ear. Empire “ Hugely enjoyable

Manchester Evening News

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RSC: Twelfth Night 14 February

Promenade ProductionsAladdin

Thur 18 - Sun 21 January

Promenade Productions would like you to come with them to Old Peking and hear the story of Aladdin, a poor young man who lives with his mum – the Widow Twankey. his tale is full of Eastern promise, filled with adventures and in true panto style there will be plenty of audience participation in this ‘rags to riches’ story with colourful costumes and spectacular dance routines – Oh YES THeRe WiLL!

Tickets available via Showcase 01242 224144, at

promenadeproductions.co.uk or via the Bacon Theatrepromenadeproductions.co.uk

7.00pmw/end 2.30pm

£10.00 - £15.00 AMATEuR PRODuCTION

The live-action re-telling of the tale as old as time…Follow the fantastical journey of Belle (Emma Watson) a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast (Dan Stevens) in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the beast’s hideous exterior and realise the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

Dir: Bill Condon | USA | 2017 | 129mins

National Theatre LiveYoung Marx

Thursday 11 January

£16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50

7.00 pm

1850, and europe’s most feared terrorist is hiding in Dean Street, Soho. The thirty-two-year-old revolutionary is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance and child-like emotional illiteracy.his writing blocked, his marriage dying, his friend Engels in despair at his wasted genius, his only hope is a job on the railway. Rory kinnear plays Marx and Oliver Chris play Engels, with direction by Nicholas hytner.

Recorded | Running time: tbc

ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Brainiac Live!15 February

Vienna Fetival Ballet 20 April

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BOX OFFICE INFORMATION

Phone 01242 258002Online www.bacontheatre.co.ukEmail team@bacontheatre.co.ukPost The Bacon Theatre Dean Close School Shelburne Road Cheltenham, GL51 6He

OPENING TIMESMonday - Friday 9.00 am - 12.00 noon

CONCESSIONSThese apply to over 60’s, students, under 18’s, registered unemployed and registered disabled patrons. ID may be required.

GROuP DISCOuNTS10% discount applies to bookings of 10 tickets together. Please call the box office for full details of discounts available.

BOOkING FEEAll advanced bookings are subject to a booking fee: £1 for a single ticket, £2 for two or more tickets. There is no booking fee for films or on-the-door purchases. There are no additional charges for postage or credit card payments.

REFRESHMENTS

Our fully licensed bar is open for pre- and post- performance drinks and interval drinks which may be ordered in advance.

Coffee, tea and a wide selection of ice-creams and confectionery are on sale pre-show and during the interval.

PAYMENTSWe accept cash, credit/debit cards and cheque payments (payable to Dean Close Services Ltd).

REFuNDS / EXChANGESWe are not able to refund tickets unless a show is cancelled. We can try to re-sell them for you if an event is sold out.

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DISABLED FACILITIES

We welcome patrons with disabilities and we will do what we can to ensure that your visit is as straightforward as possible. If you need assistance, please let us know when booking your tickets. Facilities include: designated parking, level access, adapted toilet, wheelchair spaces in the auditorium and a hearing loop facility. Guide dogs are welcome.

Registered disabled patrons are entitled to concession tickets with a complimentary ticket for a companion.

Audio or large print versions of this brochure are available on request.

HOW TO FIND US

CARThe Bacon Theatre is accessed via the hatherley Road entrance to Dean Close School. Simply follow the brown tourism signs from either end of the hatherley Road. For satellite navigation purposes only, enter the postcode GL51 6EP. There is ample free parking on both sites.

TRAINCheltenham Spa railway station is a 15-minute walk away.

The Bacon Theatre is proud to support performers from the local community and we are always pleased to hear from any groups or individuals seeking affordable performance space or local businesses and organisations requiring facilities for conferences, functions and away days.

Please note that although changes to the advertised programme are rare, some events may be subject to change at short notice.

BuSBus D from Cheltenham stops on Shelburne Road. Buses 97 and 98 from Gloucester stop on hatherley Road. Bus 94 from Gloucester stops on the Lansdown Road. Local bus information line 08706 082608.

BICYCLECycle parking spaces are available on the top car park.

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SEPTEMBERSat 23 Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto

in aid of MIND [Prince Michael hall]

Tickets: £12.00 (£9.00) [www.pianoconcert.co.uk]

7.00 pm

OCTOBERMon 2 A Monk’s Tale

Tickets: Free to anyone under 237.00 pm

Fri 6 Vienna Festival Ballet: Sleeping BeautyTickets: £19.00 (£18.00) Child £14.00

7.30 pm

Wed 18 - Thur 19

Dean Close Drama: Jane EyreTickets: Entrance by ticket only - free of charge

7.15 pm

Sat 21 CoadyCrew: Born 2 Perform 2017 (Act 2)Tickets & info: coadydancestudios.com

7.00 pm

Thur 26 Lifting the Blues: Ben Waters & Friends Tickets: £29.00

7.30 pm

Sun 29 Itchy Feet Dance: Believe ‘n’ AchieveTickets: £11.00 (£9.00)

2.00 pm7.30 pm

Sun 29 Sarah Bennett (flute) and Daniel King Smith (piano) concert [Prince Michael hall]

Tickets & info £10.00 [www.cheltmusicsoc.co.uk]

3.00 pm

NOVEMBERWed 1 RSC Live: Coriolanus

Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.507.00 pm

Fri 3 Money for NothingTickets: £17.50

7.30 pm

Fri 17 The Blues Band: 38 Years & Back for MoreTickets: £25.00

7.30 pm

Thur 30 Dean Close Drama: The Beggar’s OperaTickets: Entrance by ticket only - free of charge

7.30 pm

DECEMBERFri 1 Dean Close Drama: The Beggar’s Opera

Tickets: Entrance by ticket only - free of charge7.30 pm

Sun 3 Street House Studios Dance: Xmas ShowTickets & info: 07891 864 041

5.30 pm

Mon 4 Cheltenham Festivals: Gloucestershire Schools Christmas Lecture Free event for kS3 pupils in GloucestershireTickets: cheltenhamfestivals.com/education/take-part

10.00 am

Sun 10 Every Voice Choir: A Winter WonderlandTickets: £7.50

7.30 pm

Wed 13 Little Blue Monster: Lost and FoundTickets: £10.00 (£8.00) | Family £32.00

10.30 am

Sat 16 Flowers Band: Flowers at ChristmasTickets: £12.00 (£10.00)

7.30 pm

Tue 19 - Wed 20

Festive Film: Beauty and the BeastTickets: £6.00 Family £20.00 (Includes gift from Santa)

4.00 pm

Thur 21 Johnny Coppin: All on a Winter’s NightTickets: £17.00 Child £9.00

7.30 pm

JANUARYThur 11 NT Live: Young Marx

Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.507.00 pm

Thur 18- Sun 21

Promenade Productions: AladdinTickets: £10.00 - £15.00

7.00 pm or Sat/Sun 2.30 pm

FEBRUARYWed 14 RSC Live: Twelfth Night

Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.507.00 pm

Thur 15 Brainiac Live!Tickets: £14.00 (£12.00) Family £48.00

2.00 pm

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