autumn 2014 brochure
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Exeter Northcott Theatre's Autumn 2014 season brochureTRANSCRIPT
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AUTUMN 2014Box Office 01392 493493www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
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1 Manor Court, Dix’s Field, Exeter, EX1 1UP
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Law firm Browne Jacobson are proud to sponsor theExeter Northcott Theatre
Committed to Exeter and the wider South West region, the Browne Jacobson team believe in working with like-minded organisations and investing in the communities around them. We are delighted to be supporting the theatre in providing a dynamic and inspiring programme of productions, in the heart of the region.
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As the nights start to draw in there’s plenty to look forward to at the Exeter Northcott Theatre this autumn. Among the many highlights, we’re delighted to be hosting the opening performances of Jasmin Vardimon’s restaging of Park and also to be making our own adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Second World War tale An Elephant in the Garden with Poonamallee Productions; if you remember the brilliant Private Peaceful then this is not to be missed. If you would love to come along but have no-one to come with then our new Go Together Club is especially for you – a chance to make new friends and enjoy the theatre (see page 6 for details).
We are celebrating receiving funding from Arts Council England this season and to mark this recognition of your theatre this brochure pays tribute to the fantastic team here at the Theatre. We hope you enjoy the pictures of their trip back to the 1940s through our wonderful costume store, look out for their faces on your next visit.
As ever, we are nothing without you our audience, the Exeter Northcott Theatre is a charity and without your valued support we would not be able to cover the core costs of running our theatre, from the provision of inspiring training and workshops to our crucial everyday supplies. Please take a moment to look at our ENCORE pages to see how you can support us.
Of course the best way to support us is by purchasing tickets, we hope that this brochure inspires you to do just that and look forward to seeing you very soon.
Best wishes
Kate TyrrellExecutive Director
WELCOME
GENERAL BOOKING OPENS: Tues 29 July 2014
ENJOY TAKE A SEAT
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“A rollicking, all singing, dancing interactive adventure.”DAILY TELEGRAPH
“A treat for your little one’s eyes and ears.”DAILY EXPRESS
“Enjoyably inventive.”TIME OUT
Tickets: £16Family Ticket: £42 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £14 each Age: all agesRunning Time: 90mins (including interval)
PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASHSat 9 - Sun 10 August 10am, 1pm & 4pm
Come and join Peppa and her friends for an all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!
The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it - quick! As they set up a fete to raise the money for the repairs, they’ll need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly. Join Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, as well as Danny Dog, Pedro Pony and Suzy Sheep as they have fun putting up bunting, running stalls and organising a great day out. There’s also a Champion Puddle Jumping competition judged by Mr Potato where everyone gets wet and Peppa needs to find her Golden Boots!
Peppa Pig returns live on stage with super cute puppets and brilliant sing-along songs in this brand new show that will brighten your day. So grab your wellies and brollies and get splashing!
www.peppapiglive.com
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www.peppapiglive.comPeppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003
Brand newlive show!
SUMMER SCHOOL 2014
JUST SO Sat 30 August 7pm
Working with ENGAGE Associate Director Polly Agg-Manning and a skilled team of professionals at Exeter Northcott Theatre, our Summer School participants have devised a professional piece of theatre, JUST SO, based around the true story of a soldier in the First World War.
Before the night Jack Kipling went into battle he kept the troops spirits high with his father’s magical stories. For just a few hours the trench was not an unbearable pit of devastation, but an imaginary escape into the Indian Jungle, to the stories of everyone’s childhood and to a place of happiness and hope where everything was JUST SO.
Tickets: £8.50 Concs: £6
GO TOGETHER CLUB Do you love theatre but don’t like going alone?Have you recently moved to the area and want to meet others who love theatre?Why not join our newly formed GO TOGETHER CLUB! Best of all - it’s FREE TO JOIN!
When you come to a production you will be welcomed by one of our team, and have the opportunity to meet other members over coffee, a drink or even supper before the show. Some generous group members have even offered to pick people up from the car parks if needed.
We’ve reserved B band seats in the theatre auditorium for the following theatre shows in our autumn season Romeo & Juliet – Wed 24 Sept 7.30pm, An Elephant in the Garden – Wed 22 Oct 7.30pm, Three Men in a Boat – Wed 5 Nov 7.30pm and Lotty’s War – Wed 12 Nov 7.30pm. There is no extra charge - all you have to do is contact the Box Office on 01392 493 493 and ask for a ‘Go Together Ticket’ for a show of your choice and one of our volunteers will be in touch to finalise details for your visit.
Why not give it a try and Go Together!
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SIMON CALLOWIN THE LYRIC THEATRE BELFAST PRODUCTION OF
BY MATTHEW HURT
“Callow renews our sense of wonder at the son of man and his story.” DAILY TELEGRAPH
“Callow and Hurt manage to keep us gripped.”SUNDAY TIMES
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Ros Povey, Zoë Simpson and Seabright Productions present
Directed by Joseph Alford
Sun 14 Sept 7.30pm
This extraordinary play looks back two thousand years to witness key moments in the life of ‘the man Jesus’, through the eyes of the people who knew him.
Simon Callow, one of Britain’s best-loved actors, performs this fresh and moving account of biblical stories including the raising of Lazarus, the wedding at Cana and the journey to Jerusalem. Thought-provoking, thrilling and full of wit, this production premiered to great acclaim at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre, and now embarks on a strictly limited UK tour.
www.themanjesus.co.uk
Tickets: £22.50Age: 14yrs+Running Time: 2hrs
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Footsbarn Travelling Theatre present
CUCKOO’S NESTThu 11 - Sat 13 September 7.30pmSat matinee 2.30pm
Following their spectacular Indian Tempest in 2012 we’re delighted to welcome back one of the most thrilling and influential theatre companies to emerge out of the South West.
Tickling your imagination and touching your heart, Footsbarn Travelling Theatre bring their own joyful twist to Ken Kesey’s cult novel, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Set in a psychiatric hospital, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is touching, inspiring and a timeless criticism of authority. Footsbarn’s Cuckoo’s Nest will be a uniquely different adaptation of this literary and big screen classic, combining the original book’s powerful narrative with the world-leading company’s uniquely comic slant.
During its colourful 43-year history, Footsbarn Travelling Theatre has travelled the world, bringing together a truly diverse group of performers. Prepare to be enthralled as their talents enrich this timeless tale in a theatrical performance like no other.
“With colourful costumes, shadow play and grotesque masks, Indian Tempest is a visual delight” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
“utterly unique, ethereal and magical adaptation of a Shakespeare classic”THEUPCOMING.CO.UK
www.footsbarn.com
Tickets: A £21.50 B £18.50 C £16 D £13.50Matinee: £13.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £9 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 10yrs+Running Time: 1hr 40mins (no interval)Post Show Talk: Fri 12 September
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“Energetic and imaginative… and a generous sprinkling of faerie dust”METRO on A Midsummer Night’s Dream
“Quality Shakespeare at its most accessible”THE STAGE on Twelfth Night
“The kind of energy and enthusiasm that Shakespeare thrives upon”TIME OUT on A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tickets: A £21.50 B £18.50 C £16 D £13.50Matinee: £13.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £9 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 11yrs+Running Time: 2hrs 20minsPost Show Talk: Wed 24 Sep, Thu schools’ matineeAssisted Performances: BSL Interpreted and Audio Described Performance Sat 27 Sept, 2.30pm
Custom/Practice and Corn Exchange, Newbury present
ROMEO & JULIETDirected by Rae Mcken in collaboration with choreographer Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy and composer Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante, from the Olivier award winning hip-hop dance company, Boy Blue.
Tue 23 - Sat 27 September 7.30pmThu Schools’ matinee 1.30pmSat matinee 2.30pm
Set amongst the princes and nobles of Verona, this dynamic new production combines the purity and beauty of Shakespeare’s original text with entrancing contemporary street dance.
Caught between the long-running and bitter feud of their families, the Montagues and the Capulets, the star-crossed lovers must fight against the odds in this much-loved and powerful tale of forbidden romance, jealousy and betrayal.
This dazzling and innovative version of the unforgettable classic is a must see for newcomers to Shakespeare and regular theatregoers alike.
www.custompractice.co.uk
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Hosted by Mervyn Bedford
Sun 26 October 3pm
Enjoy music in a family-friendly atmosphere, featuring a wide range of musicians and music. This month we bring an ‘Earworms special’ for the exetreme imagination festival.
earwormsexeter.blogspot.co.uk
Tickets: £4.50, £3 children over 2 yearsAge: families with primary-aged children and their siblingsRunning Time: 1hr
RAW EMERGING ARTS PLATFORMThurs 2 – Sat 4 October 7.30pmSat matinee 2pm
Following the annual RAW Platform during the Ignite Festival in June, we present a new Autumn event – a programme of the best new work, created by recent graduates of the University of Exeter Drama Department.
The programme will include work from new practitioners such as Simon Dean, Viki Browne and Scratchworks.
Visit rawplatform.com for full details of the programme.
Tickets: £8Concs: £5
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The egg and Southbank Centre present
THE QUEEN’S KNICKERS Based on the book by Nicholas Allan
Sun 5 October 3pm
Get your knickers in a twist with this classic comedy for wise young children.
What would you do if you lost the Queen’s pants?
Dilys, the Queen’s maid, is the royal custodian of her Majesty’s ‘intimate apparel’, otherwise known as the Queen’s knickers. She guards HRH’s smalls as if they were the crown jewels. She would be mortified if anyone got a glimpse of them.
But one day the knickers go missing, causing a national state of emergency and a diplomatic incident of catastrophic proportions.
A celebration of the garments we all wear, but never show, this children’s classic is inventively told by two elastic actors.
It’s all about knickers but it definitely won’t be pants!
“How refreshing to see an enjoyable piece about knickers, of all things, which is never lavatorial or grubby - just triumphantly silly.” THE STAGE
“Hilarious, witty and downright silly” TIMEOUT
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Tickets: £11Family Ticket: £27 for 3 + up to 3 more tickets £9 each Age: 3yrs+Running Time: 55 mins (no interval)
(Copyright, 1994) by permission of Nicholas Allan
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“Extraordinary...a sexy and beautiful dance piece.” NEW STATESMAN
“Vividly physical and quirky performances.”THE TIMES
“Highly original material, beautifully executed by a talented cast”INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
www.jasminvardimon.com
Tickets: A £19.50 B £16.50 C £13.50 D £11.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £8.50 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 14yrs+Running Time: 2hrsPost Show Talk: Thu 9 October
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Jasmin Vardimon Company
PARKThu 9 & Fri 10 October 7.30pm
Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Jasmin Vardimon returns with her critically-acclaimed dance theatre production, Park. Park is an urban oasis, a place of refuge from ordinary life where eight characters play, fight, fall in love and learn to survive. In this playground of relationships, young lovers wrestle in a historic fountain, a graffiti artist sprays his story, a busker finds his only appreciative audience in a bag lady and a flag-waving bully rants worn out political beliefs. Their stories intertwine creating a modern day fairytale that is alternately sharp, funny and cruel. Reworked for 2014 with new 3D imaging and multi-talented cast Park presents a breathtaking collision of highly acute physical theatre, text, athletic dance and funky music, delivering fresh statements about our time.
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“a superb evening of panache, personality, standard and style... They’re very, very good together.” THE GUARDIAN
“an opening programme that’s about as good as it gets.” LONDONDANCE.COM
“charming, intelligent, scintillating” THEATRE REVIEW
“a little group with a big future” THE STAGE
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www.headspacedance.com
Commissioned by the Royal Ballet Studio Programme
Tickets: A £17.50 B £15.50 C £11.50 D £11.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £8.50 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 7yrs+Running Time: 1hr 20minsPost Show Talk
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HeadSpaceDance present
THREE AND FOUR QUARTERSTues 28 October 7.30pm
HeadSpaceDance is the brainchild of British dancers Charlotte Broom and Christopher Akrill, who, after some twenty years in the business, dancing with Cullberg Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre and in many productions at the Royal Opera House, took the reins in a new venture as dancers, curators and producers. In their critically acclaimed debut production Three And Four Quarters, HeadSpace’s stellar cast includes Oliver-award-nominee Clemmie Sveaas and Antonia Grove, twice nominated as Best Performer by the Critic’s Circle. The programme features work specially commissioned from Protein’s Luca Silvestrini, Didy Veldman and Javier de Frutos, alongside a revival of Light Beings by Mats Ek.
Photo: Urban Jörén
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“A chilling, ingenious 101 minutes. I urge you to see this stunning show.” THE TIMES
“Remarkable, radical, blazing with clinical, spine-tingling finesse.”THE TELEGRAPH
“A superbly handled multimedia exploration that never lets the audience off the hook.”THE GUARDIAN
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Tickets: A £24.50 B £21.50 C £19 D £16.50Sat Matinee: £16.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £9 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 14 yrs+Running Time: 101 minsPost Show Talks: Wed 15 Oct, Thu Schools’ matineeAssisted Performances: BSL Interpreted and Audio Described Performance Sat 18 Oct, 2.30pm
A Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre co-production
1984by George OrwellA new adaptation created by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan
Tue 14 - Sat 18 October 7.30pmThu Schools’ matinee 1.30pmSat matinee 2.30pm
April, 1984. 13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is always watching, and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye.
The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in this radical new staging exploring surveillance, identity and why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant now as ever.
Headlong continues to interrogate our most important cultural texts, following productions of Six Characters in Search of an Author, King Lear, Medea, Romeo and Juliet, The Seagull and Spring Awakening. This co-production has previously enjoyed two sell out runs; a national tour in 2013, and seven weeks at the Almeida Theatre in London, followed by three months in the West End in London.
For behind-the-scenes information including the themes, ideas and process behind the production, rehearsal diaries, photos, video and further content visit the Explore section at www.headlong.co.uk
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“Morpurgo’s poignant and thoughtful exploration of the terrible impact of war on both sides of the fighting.”BOOKLIST
Exeter’s festival of writingfor
and by young people
“Morpurgo’s magic, a masterly adaptation by Simon Reade...this is one hour of your own life you will never forget.”DAILY MAIL on Private Peaceful
“a beautiful story, perfectly realised and performed with passion and vigour.”BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE on Toro! Toro!
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Tickets: £13.50 Sat Matinee: £15Concs: £2 off Schools: £8.50 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 8yrs+Running Time: 75mins (no interval)Post Show Talks: Thu 1.30pm & 7pm, Fri 1.30pm Post Show Talk with Michael Morpurgo Sat 2pmAssisted Performances: BSL Thu 23 October 1.30pm; Audio-described Sat 25 October 2pm
Poonamallee Productions and Exeter Northcott Theatre present the world première of
AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN BY MICHAEL MORPURGOFrom the creators of the 5 hits Toro! Toro! and Private Peacefuladapted & directed by Simon Readeperformed by Alison Reid
Wed 22 - Sat 25 October 7pmSchools’ matinee Thu & Fri 1.30pmSat matinee 2pm with special guest Michael Morpurgo for the Post Show Talk
1945. Dresden, Germany. Lizzie, her mother - and an elephant from the zoo, flee the Allied fire-bombing in the end-game of the Second World War. Escaping the Allies’ advance from the West - and also the advancing Russian armies from the East - this extraordinary trio of refugees meet: a downed RAF officer, cowering in a barn; a homeless school choir on the run and their Countess saviour, harbouring them from the Nazis; and the mechanised American cavalry, appearing over the horizon.
It is Lizzie’s story – but Marlene, the elephant, is the heroine. Plodding, obdurate, opportunistic, load-bearing, indestructible, cheering - Marlene embodies the stubbornness of the human will and how it will do everything to survive.
An Elephant in the Garden is the new adaptation by Simon Reade from Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling children’s novel. It is very much in the theatrical mould of their previous collaborations on Michael’s war stories Toro! Toro!, The Mozart Question and the theatrical touring phenomenon Private Peaceful.
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Exeter’s festival of writingfor
and by young people
October half-term sees the return of exetreme imagination to the city, bringing with it a wealth of literature based events for and by young people. Here’s a taste of what you can enjoy at Exeter Northcott Theatre.
AUTHOR EVENTS
ANDY STANTONSun 26 October 11am
Join Andy Stanton, the award-winning author of the Mr Gum series for a hilarious mixture of storytelling, mad jokes and true-life tales about being a writer. His mad wit is reminiscent of Roald Dahl and Monty Python and his crazy events are loved by children all over the world. Get ready to laugh your socks off – this is an event not to be missed!
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DARREN SHANWed 29 October 7pm
Darren will be reading from and talking about Zom-B, his epic 12-book series about B Smith, a teenager who must learn to survive in a world of racism, zombies and darkness. The series combines fast-paced action with thought-provoking moral questions and has captivated readers worldwide. Darren says, “It’s a big, sprawling, vicious tale ... a grisly piece of escapism, and a barbed look at the world in which we live. Each book in the series is short, fast-paced and bloody. A high body-count is guaranteed!”
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BAD BOYS: DENNIS THE MENACE VS HORRID HENRYSat 1 November 11am
Who is the naughtiest boy in children’s books? Why are mischievous pranksters so popular? Do these bad boys really have a nice side? Can we uncover it? Join authors Francesca Simon and Steven Butler for a contest in which Horrid Henry and Dennis the Menace go head to head to prove they deserve the title ‘King of the Bad Boys’.
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www.exetreme.org
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Ballet Black
DOGS DON’T DO BALLETFri 31 Oct & Sat 1 Nov 7pmSat matinee 2pm
Biff is a dog, but he’s not your usual kind of dog. Instead of chasing sticks and fetching newspapers, Biff loves tutus, tiaras and ballet! Watch as Biff sneaks into the class of the fearsome ballet teacher, Miss Polly, practises pirouettes in the park and finally gets to go the ballet. Featuring music from Fauré, Elgar and Tchaikovsky, this ballet is also an ideal introduction for young children to classical music.
Join Ballet Black for their first family ballet, based on the best-selling book by Anna Kemp and choreographed by Christopher Marney, full of fun, magic and one very special dog!
Tickets: £12Family Tickets: £33 for 3 + up 3 to more tickets £11 each Age: 3yrs+ Running Time: 60minsPost Show Talk: with author Anna Kemp, Sat 1 Nov 2pm
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EXETREME FAMILY FUN DAY Exeter Northcott Theatre & The University of Exeter’s ForumSat 1 November 10am - 4pm
A packed day of fun for all ages. Keep an eye on the festival website www.exetreme.org for a full list of activities taking place.
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“...as welcome as a cold Gin and Tonic on a hot day... The whole audience, which ranged from 8 to 80, were in stiches” WHATSONSTAGE
“More laughs than you can shake an oar at” THE ARGUS
“Uproariously funny… It is truly hilarious.” THE PUBLIC REVIEWS
“This really is some first class nectar.” THE GOOD REVIEW
“Join them and enjoy!” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
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Tickets: A £24.50 B £21.50 C £19 D £16.50Sat Matinee: £16.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £9 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 11yrs+Running Time: 2hrs 30mins
Produced by The Original Theatre Company and The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
THREE MEN IN A BOATBY JEROME K JEROMEAdapted and directed by Craig Gilbert
Tue 4 - Sat 8 November 7.30pmSat matinee 2.30pm
Following a hit, sell-out tour in 2012, Craig Gilbert’s ingenious, acclaimed adaption of Jerome K Jerome’s classic tale of boating misadventure returns to the UK stage this autumn armed with more singing, wilder adventures and sporting even brighter blazers.
Originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, Jerome’s ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly celebrates the very essence of Britishness inspiring many of our comic legends from Morecambe and Wise to Monty Python.
Original Theatre Company take this classic tale of British misadventure and folly by the scruff of the neck. Equipped with a working pub, live piano accompaniment, some ale, music hall singing, a dog and a feast of physical comedy, settle yourself in for a night out to remember.
www.originaltheatre.com
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CHANCE TO DANCE 2014Sun 2 November mat & eve performance times to be confirmed.
Chance to Dance, now in its sixth year at Exeter Northcott Theatre, has invited dancing schools and after school dance clubs from all over Devon to take part in this performance, and are delighted to be welcoming some new schools to the Northcott stage this year.
Chance to Dance stemmed from a passion to provide opportunities for local dancers to perform in a professional theatre. Their performances are non-competitive and show many styles of dance taught in and around Exeter and the wider area of Devon.
www.chance-to-dance.co.uk
Tickets: A & B £10 C & D £9.50 - on sale in September.Concs: £1 off for Under 16s, 60+, and registered disabledAge: 6yrs+Running Time: 1hr 40mins
KAMO TSUNAMURA TAIKO Sun 16 November 7.30pm
Kamo Tsunamura Daiko bring to the stage all the joy, energy and excitement of the Japanese festival, or matsuri. The dance-like choreography of these drummers adds an extra dimension to the rhythms of traditional Japanese taiko, further augmented by beautiful, haunting melodies played on the bamboo flute. In October 2013, Kamo Tsunamura Daiko played joint concerts with Exeter-based Kagemusha Taiko in Sendai, north-eastern Japan.
This show will include a short support set from Kagemusha Taiko.
Tickets: A £22 B £20 C £15 D £12.50Age: 7yrs+Running Time: 2hrs 5mins
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SHOWTIME!Sun 30 November 3.30pm & 7.30pm
We invite you to join Exeter Musical Society, as we celebrate our 110-year anniversary.
In a production full of music, dance, laughter, colour and vitality, we’ll trace the society’s journey from humble beginnings in 1904 to our present day status as one of the leading musical theatre groups in the South West.
Showcasing our hugely talented company in a wide range of musical styles, SHOWTIME! will feature classic favourites from Gilbert and Sullivan, Rogers and Hammerstein and Cole Porter through to contemporary showstoppers from Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon and many more.
You can also expect a glimpse of things yet to come, with highlights from some current West End hits, shows we’d love to bring to our Exeter audience in the future.
If you like musical theatre, you’ll love SHOWTIME!
Tickets: £12.50 no concessionsAge: suitable for all agesRunning Time: 2hrs 20mins
Box Office: 01392 493 493 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
ENGLISH TOURING OPERA PRESENTS
BACH: ADVENT CANTATASSun 23 November 2014 7.30pm EXETER CATHEDRALAfter last year’s extraordinary concert of Handel’s music for Vespers, English Touring Opera returns to Exeter Cathedral to celebrate Bach’s breathtaking Advent cantatas. Enjoy an intimate evening of choral music and the most beautiful Christmas songs masterfully interpreted by soloists from ETO, the Old Street Band, and local choirs Cathedral Consort, Isca Voices and the Gentlemen of Exeter Cathedral’s Choir.www.englishtouringopera.org.ukTickets: A £20 B £16 C £12 D £10 (unreserved seats around the nave)
EXETER NORTHCOTT THEATRE IS ALSO SELLING TICKETS FOR:
AMADEUS ORCHESTRAConductor: Philip MackenzieBath Minerva Choir, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus & Bournemouth University Chamber Choir
Fri 24 July 2015 7.30pm EXETER CATHEDRAL
MAHLER: Symphony No. 8 (Symphony of a thousand)Mahler’s Symphony No.8, widely known as the Symphony of a Thousand because of the colossal forces employed (large orchestra, off-stage brass, organ, two adult choirs and a children’s choir) is coming to Exeter Cathedral for the fi rst time in many years. This performance follows Amadeus Orchestra’s and Bournemouth Symphony Chorus’ highly successful paring for a performance of Mahler’s second symphony in Exeter in 2013.“One of the fi nest orchestras of its kind in the world” BBC RADIO 4Tickets: £35, £30, £25, £20 (concessions available)
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Mon – Thurs: A £27 B £24.50 C £22.50 D £18.50Fri & Sat: A £29 B £26.50 C £24.50 D £20.50Sat Matinee: £18.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £10 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 12yrs+Running Time: TBCAssisted Performances: BSL Interpreted and Audio Described Performance Sat 15 November, 2.30pm
Presented in association with Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre & Lotty’s War Ltd
LOTTY’S WARBy Giuliano CrispiniDirected by Bruce Guthrie
Mon 10 – Sat 15 November 7.30pmSchools’ matinee Thurs 1.30pmSat matinee 2.30pm
Starring Mark Letheren (Casualty, The Bill, Wire in the Blood), Olivia Hallinan (Larkrise to Candleford, Sugar Rush, Girls in Love), Adam Gillen (Benidorm, Fresh Meat, Prisoners Wives).
A mesmerising story of passion, courage and sacrifice, Lotty’s War is a thriller set in WWII German occupied Channel Islands. Based on recently discovered diaries found in Germany, this critically acclaimed play comes to the stage in its first major UK tour.
With the last boat to England gone, Lotty is housed in close quarters with the enemy, in particular General Bernberg. As loyalties waver amidst the temptations of forbidden love and the politics of war, does Lotty dare to tread a passionate and dangerous path to save a friend?
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“A must see for lovers of history!”THEATRE WORLD MAGAZINE
“era-evocative, persuasive, convincing!”THE STAGE
“The play is strikingly intelligent!”TIME OUT
“What a treat for theatre goers – a brilliant production!”GUERNSEY PRESS
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“For an evening of variety, excitement, intrigue, humour, and death-defying singing
– you need look no further.”BACHTRACK
“English Touring Opera have a sure touch in choosing repertoire: their exhumations
of neglected works are always successful.”INDEPENDENT
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2014 OLIVIER AWARD WINNER – OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN OPERA
Turn to page 25 for details of ETO’s concert of Bach’s Advent Cantatas at Exeter Cathedral
www.englishtouringopera.org.uk
Tickets: A £33 B £30 C £24 D £19Concs: £2 offStudent Standby: £8Running Times: TBCPre Show Talks: 6.30pm Wed 19, Thu 20 & Fri 21 Nov (Venue TBC)
English Touring Opera returns to Exeter for another season of baroque splendour. These two masterpieces by Handel and Haydn are wildly different. One is lofty and heartbreaking, the other a razor-sharp comedy. Both are performed with the Old Street Band, ETO’s acclaimed baroque period orchestra.
LIFE ON THE MOON // HAYDNWed 19 & Thu 20 November 7.30pm
One of the most popular of Haydn’s many operas, Life on the Moon (Il mondo della luna) is a fast moving and funny treatment of a classic farce by Carlo Goldoni.
To trick an elderly scrooge, his daughter and her suitor - disguised as an ‘astronomer’ - convince him that he has flown to the moon.
Cal McCrystal, the comedy director behind the National Theatre’s smash hit One Man, Two Guvnors, directs this new production. The score includes some of Haydn’s finest vocal writing, including two wonderful, spirited, extended finales which anticipate the music of Mozart and Beethoven. Sung in English
OTTONE // HANDEL Fri 21 & Sat 22 November 7.30pm
If you’ve enjoyed ETO’s popular productions of Handel comedies Flavio, Xerxes and Agrippina in Exeter in recent years, you can expect equally ravishing music in one of the composer’s most successful serious operas, Ottone.
Written for the greatest singers of the day, it dazzles with a treasure trove of tearful and brilliant arias, many of which are regularly performed in concert. The romantic story of a 10th century German Emperor and his Byzantine bride is both exotic and compelling, featuring an unusually rich exploration of the characters and, in the extraordinary second act, a dramatic sea cave setting. Sung in English
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Turn to page 25 for details of ETO’s concert of Bach’s Advent Cantatas at Exeter Cathedral
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Critical praise for Pilot Theatre’s production of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner by Alan Sillitoe, adapted by Roy Williams:
“Playwright Roy Williams sticks faithfully to the outline of the original story but brings it brilliantly bang up to date”THE TELEGRAPH
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www.pilot-theatre.com #PilotAntigone
Tickets: A £21.50 B £18.50 C £16 D £13.50Sat Matinee: £13.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £9 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 14yrs+Running Time: TBCPost Show Talk: Thu 27 November
Pilot Theatre, Derby Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East present
ANTIGONEA new version by Roy WilliamsDirected by Marcus RomerDesigned by Joanna Scotcher
Wed 26 - Sat 29 November 7.30pm
When Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone’s unruly brother, her anger quickly turns to defiance. Creon, in an attempt to retain control, condemns her to a torturous death - she’s to be buried alive.
Acclaimed playwright, Roy Williams (Kingston 14, Sucker Punch), takes Sophocles’ play and by placing it into a contemporary setting brings Thebes into the 21st Century, reinforcing this tales relevance and vitality.
This is a timeless story about loyalty and truth, human nature and human behaviour. It is a story about what happens when one person stands against the rules. About how we make meaning out of life and death and what, in the end, really matters.
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Tavaziva Dance present
TAVAZIVA TEN CELEBRATING A DECADE OF DANCING EXCELLENCE Tue 2 December 7.30pm
Tavaziva Ten is a special anniversary show celebrating ten years of unique dance making. Bawren Tavaziva’s distinctive African style is powerful, memorable and entirely contemporary. His music composition and unique choreographic inventions have been described by the press as “a contemporary African masterpiece” and “nothing short of explosive.” This extraordinary story of one man’s imagination is a stunning and seductive collection of 10 dance gems performed by Tavaziva’s eight outstanding dancers. Join us on a journey of favourite works including Sensual Africa, Wild Dog, Greed and Mandla - you will be surprised, stunned, moved and inspired.
“Phenomenal performance, could not take my eyes off the stage for a second!” AUDIENCE MEMBER 2014
“What counts is what they do and how blazingly well they do it” THE TIMES
www.tavazivadance.com
Tickets: A £17.50 B £15.50 C £11.50 D £11.50Concs: £2 off Schools: £8.50 for groups 10+Student Standby: £8Age: 12yrs+Running Time: 70mins (no interval)Post Show Talk
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Exeter Northcott Theatre proudly presents
IN AID OF THE THEATRE
A unique event ofworld class performances and
artists including, amongst others,
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2014
CHAMPAGNE & CANAPE RECEPTION, SOUVENIR BROCHURE, RAFFLE AND BESPOKE AUCTION
Further performers to be listed online: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
TICKETS £75 per person
6.30pmBlack Tie
BOOK EARLY – LIMITED TICKETS
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A Charity Command Performance
Dame Hilary Mantel and John Nettles
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Off Peak Tickets: A £20 B £18 C £16 D £12 † Family Tickets: A £51* (£17) B £45* (£15) C £39* (£13) D £27* (£9)* for 3, up to 3 more tickets at price in brackets
Peak Tickets: A £28 B £25 C £18 D £14 †Family tickets: A £75* (£25) B £66* (£22) C £45* (£15) D £33* (£11)* for 3, up to 3 more tickets at price in brackets†Please note: seating plan bands for this show are different to the one printed in this brochure on page 46 – contact the box office for details, or view online.
Schools: £10 for groups 10+, one teacher FREE with every 10 studentsSchools Early Bird: £9 if booked and paid for by 30 Sept 2014Age: 5 to 105Running Time: 1hr 40minsPost Show Talk: Meet the Cast after performances on Thu 18 Dec 1.30pm, Tue 23 Dec 2.30pm, Fri 2 Jan 2.30pmAssisted Performances: BSL Interpreted and Audio Described Performance Sat 13 Dec 2.30pm; Relaxed Performance Friday 2 Jan 11am
The Birmingham Stage Company presents
GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE BY ROALD DAHL ADAPTED BY DAVID WOOD
Tues 9 December – Sun 4 January (see diary for performance times)
For Christmas 2014 we’re delighted to welcome The Birmingham Stage Company with Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun!
One of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories, George’s Marvellous Medicine follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Skellig, Horrible Histories and Danny Champion of the World. If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family this Christmas, then don’t miss George and his Marvellous Medicine!
www.birminghamstage.com
“Wonderfully witty! Enters Dahl’s quirky world with aplomb and enormous glee”THE TIMES
“amazing special effects and truly magic tricks... A wickedly mischievous tale!”SOCIETY OF LONDON THEATRE REVIEWS
“It’s absolutely wicked – and not just for the children!”THE STAGE
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FASCINATING AÏDA: CHARM OFFENSIVESun 8 March 7.30pm
Following a sold-out 2013 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman continue to celebrate over 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with their terrific show Charm Offensive.
Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully!
www.fascinatingaida.co.uk
“Hilarious” THE TELEGRAPH
“The glamour is magnetic, the satire razor-sharp, the lyrics brilliant” THE GUARDIAN
Tickets: £20.50Age: 14yrs+Running Time: 2hrs 10mins
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Avalon Promotions present
RICHARD HERRING – LORD OF THE DANCE SETTEESun 22 February 7.30pm
After covering weighty issues like death, love, religion and spam javelins, “The King of Edinburgh” (THE LIST) returns with a show about daftness, being uncool and bouncing joyously on the sofa
www.richardherring.com
“Dependably funny” CHORTLE
Tickets: £16Age: TBCRunning Time: TBC
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Mick Perrin Worldwide presents
SIMON AMSTELLTO BE FREESun 15 March 8pm
Following sold out residencies in New York and London, Simon Amstell embarks on his fourth international stand up tour - ‘to be free’. With intense vulnerability and troubling honesty, Amstell explores freedom, joy, love, death, adventure, art, peace, sex, regret, success, eating, suffering, dreaming, healing, forgiving and other areas.
www.simonamstell.co.uk
“An endearing mixture of offhanded candour and sharp wit. Such ease and understatement makes him very good company” THE NEW YORK TIMES
Tickets: £22Concs: £3 offAge: 15yrs+Running Time: TBC
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BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2014/15Welcome to the 2014/15 Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Season in Exeter, which features a wide range of programmes and artists, from Principal Conductor Kirill Karabits at Exeter Cathedral to the heroic world of Hollywood. The programmes include:
Thursday 9 October Mozart Clarinet ConcertoBruckner Symphony No.7Kirill Karabits, Andreas Ottensamer
Friday 7 November Glazunov Violin ConcertoProkofiev Symphony No.4 (revised)Kirill Karabits, Vadim Gluzman
Thursday 20 November Dvořák Violin ConcertoSibelius Symphony No.5Rory Macdonald, Simone Lamsma
Thursday 4 December Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No.1Mendelssohn The HebridesDebussy La MerKees Bakels, Ronald Brautigam
Monday 22 December LAST NIGHT OF THE CHRISTMAS PROMSA selection of seasonal favourites brought to you by the full BSO and two West End singers.
Friday 2 January NEW YEAR JOHANN STRAUSS GALAThe waltzes, polkas and marches of Johann Strauss as they should be heard – with the power of a full symphony orchestra!
Thursday 22 January Elgar Cockaigne OvertureRachmaninov Piano Concerto No.1Vaughan Williams Symphony No.2 “London”Andrew Litton, Alexei Volodin
Friday 6 February Sibelius Spring SongGrieg Piano ConcertoRachmaninov Symphonic DancesJoshua Weilerstein, Alessandro Taverna
Thursday 19 February HEROES & SUPERHEROES IIAnother evening of the best Hollywood blockbuster soundtracks!
Friday 13 March Mozart Sinfonia Concertante K.364Beethoven Symphony No.7Nicholas McGegan, Veronika Eberle, Antoine Tamestit
Thursday 16 April Khachaturian Adagio from SpartacusKhachaturian Violin ConcertoDvořák Symphony No.7Aleksandar Marković, Nikita Boriso-Glebsky
Saturday 9 May Exeter CathedralFAURÉ REQUIEM and works by Gabrieli and StravinskyKirill Karabits, Exeter Festival Chorus
For full concert details visit bsolive.com. Generous series discounts are available. All concerts start at 7.30pm.All concerts take place at the Great Hall, Exeter University, except Saturday 9 May, which takes place at Exeter Cathedral.Exeter Northcott Theatre Box Office: 01392 493493 www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
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SPIRES CAFÉ Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm*
On performance days: Mon - Fri 10am - late.Sat & Sun: 2hrs before show starts - late. Sundays: light refreshments only, unless pre-booked with Spires in advance of your visit.* (subject to seasonal changes) Our popular Spires Café Bar welcomes customers with a range of well-loved quality meals. Menus offer weekday light lunches, show menu, family show menu and chef’s specials. Our foods are locally sourced or homemade and made fresh to order (gluten free or vegan on request). Spires Café Bar menus can be viewed at www.exeternorthcott.co.uk.
Dining before the show?Due to popular demand Spires Café Bar operate a table service and bookings policy prior to many performances. It is never too early to book so why not book a table when you book your tickets! Theatre-goers can park on campus from 5pm and your dining experience can begin as early as 5.30pm, with the table yours until the show begins. To avoid disappointment we strongly advise you to book in advance of your visit, on busy evenings Spires Café Bar suspend walk-in service, offering a cake and coffee service to those without bookings. For all bookings and enquiries, please email [email protected] or tel 07855 459 361. A fair trade coffee menu, range of teas, cakes and desserts are also available to compliment your meal. Spires accept card payments for all purchases over £5.
Celebrating with us? Children’s birthday parties, group bookings, hot buffets and canapé menus can also be booked and provided to suit any occasion – contact us for more information.
BAR Open Mon – Fri: 12pm – 2pm
On performance nights: 2 ¼ hrs before the show starts.Weekends: 2 ¼ hrs before the show starts (1hr for family shows)
Exeter Northcott Theatre runs a fully licensed bar to compliment Spires Café that supports local suppliers, with a dozen wines from Regency Wines of Exeter, bottled beers from Otter and Exeter breweries, and a stunning range of juices by Frobishers of Exeter and Luscombes of Buckfastleigh.
Avoid queues and enhance your visit by ordering your interval drinks in advance, and remember that you can take cold drinks into the auditorium – just ask the bar staff for a plastic glass.
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EXHIBITIONSSeptember 2014 - January 2015
ROBIN DOYLE (The Bar)TOM STEVENSON & MARIA ROSE (The View) 1 September - 19 October Robin is a Devon-based artist who works in a number of media. His pieces draw from many sources, including street art and the natural world. His work can be both challenging and provocative and strongly advocates non-violence, individualism and anarchy (in its true sense of the word: self-determination and personal responsibility) over corporate-sponsored war, collectivism and the ever-encroaching state. His work has shown in Brighton, London, Harrogate and locally in the South West.
Tom and Maria are local artists; both studied fine art at Plymouth University (in Exeter) and are exhibiting at Exeter Northcott Theatre for the first time.
UPON MY WORD
20 October - Sun 2 NovemberDaisi and professional artists have produced this intriguing visual arts exhibition with several primary schools from Exeter and beyond. The artwork and creative writing on view has been inspired by Michael Morpurgo’s An Elephant in the Garden to accompany Exeter Northcott Theatre’s new production.
This event has been developed in partnership with the University of Exeter’s Graduate School of Education and Exeter Northcott Theatre.
ALASDAIR URQUHART – NATURE’S TIMELESS PLAY
3 - 30 NovemberAlasdair Urquhart’s vast body of work encompasses a huge range of subjects, related both to Nature and the human experience. Subtle energies light up his work, giving one brief glimpses into the otherworldly character of his vision through the flow and play of colours. His paintings convey his love of and affinity with the natural world and its forces: landscapes, seas and skies, animals, mythical and human figures, glowing with life. GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
9 December - 4 January During December come and explore within the theatre’s foyer the wonders of George’s Marvellous Medicine in this visual art installation of large-scale collaborative artwork. Working with professional Daisi artists this interactive exhibition has been created by children from primary schools throughout Devon.
This project is part of an ongoing relationship between Daisi and the Exeter Northcott Theatre. Daisi is the arts education organisation working across Devon and Torbay to develop quality arts engagement opportunities for children and young people. For more information on the project visit Daisi’s website www.daisi.org.uk
For enquiries about the exhibition programme please contact Tanja at [email protected]
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Alasdair Urquhart
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TALKSMost visits to the theatre by professional companies include the opportunity to meet the artist after the show or hear more about the production before it. Look out for the TALKS symbol on the show pages and check our website as more get added through the season.
SCHOOLS & COLLEGESWe are keen to develop PARTNERSHIPS with teachers, schools and colleges so that you and your students can benefit from the many learning and social opportunities arising from attending and taking part in theatre and creative activities. Contact [email protected] or visit our website to find out about our bespoke Schools Partnership Programme, Discovery Tours, CPD for Teachers and Workshop opportunities.
WORK EXPERIENCEOur programme includes internship and placement opportunities as well as work shadowing and training with professional artists. We get a high volume of applications for Year 10 work experience so make sure you apply in plenty of time. Details of forthcoming deadlines and how to apply are on the Work Experience page of our website.
For more information on how to get involved and the latest news at Exeter Northcott Theatre please visit the ENGAGE pages on our website.
Our ENGAGE programme caters for all ages and abilities as well as bespoke programmes of work for school and colleges. If you are interested in meeting like-minded people and have a passion for theatre and most importantly having fun, then these activities are for you. No experience is necessary and we will always try to accommodate your needs.
CHILDRENS’ PARTIESWhy not book a party with a difference? To accompany your visit to the theatre we can provide fantastic food, courtesy of Spires Café, drama games and dressing up, all themed to go with the show. Contact [email protected] for details.
THE PLAY’S THE THINGJoin our social play reading group – now open to those aged 16yrs+. We will get together ahead of the big dramas this season and read extracts from the scripts over a coffee. We will then meet as a group to watch the productions together. This will be organised on the first date we meet. This group is suitable for anyone who loves drama, wants to meet people and get to grips with plays they may not have heard or seen before.
Romeo and Juliet: Wed 17 September, 8pm1984: Wed 8 November, 8pmAn Elephant in the Garden: Wed 15 October, 8pmLotty’s War: Wed 5 November, 8pm NB: The venue will be confirmed on our website at the start of each week.
Tickets: £3.50 per session (Includes a choice of drink and biscuits) Contact the box office on 01392 493 493 to book.
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ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCESWe will be offering BSL Interpretation and Audio Description for Romeo & Juliet, 1984, An Elephant in the Garden, Lotty’s War and George’s Marvellous Medicine - please contact the Box Office to book tickets for these shows. There will be a Relaxed Performance of George’s Marvellous Medicine on Fri 2 January 11am. Relaxed Performances create a safe environment for those to enjoy theatre that would not normally have the opportunity to do so. If a member of your family is on the Autistic Spectrum then this performance is designed for you to enjoy in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
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DRAMA GROUP Thursdays from 25 September – 4 December 2014.
Join our new drama groups for 8-18 year olds. There are no auditions and the focus is on meeting people, exploring a love of theatre and improving stage skills. This is a ten week course and there will be opportunities to work with visiting practitioners, collaborating with exciting companies and a chance to perform at the end of the course. Please note there will be no session on Thurs 30 October due to Half-Term.
4.30pm - 6pm for ages 8-13 Cost £60 (10 weeks)6.30pm - 8pm for ages 13-18. Cost £60 (10 weeks)Contact the box office on 01392 493 493 to book.
NB: Venues are to be confirmed – keep an eye on our website for updates.
YOUNG CRITICS Do you fancy being a theatre critic for Exeter Northcott Theatre and getting free press tickets to our shows in return for writing reviews? The already acclaimed Young Critics is recruiting again for September 2014. If you’re aged between 16-26 and interested in writing about theatre why not consider taking part in this project where you will get professional advice and feedback to help develop your writing and critical skills. All you have to do is submit a 250 word review of ANY show, gig, exhibition, film or television programme to [email protected] by Friday 5th September 2014. Ten of the most promising young critics will be selected to take part in the project.
“THE DRAMATIC UNFOLDING OF EVENTS EASED ME INTO THE WORLD OF OPERA COMFORTABLY, LEAVING AN EXCELLENT IMPRESSION”
REVIEW OF ENGLISH TOURING OPERA’S JASON BY YOUNG CRITIC FREDDIE HOUSE, NOVEMBER 2013
ENCOREHELP US GIVE YOU MORE
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We launched our ENCORE Campaign last summer at a glittering evening that explored the theatre’s history and costume collection. Coming to events like this is just one of the many ways you can get involved and support the Exeter Northcott Theatre while having fun. This autumn we are holding a very special Charity Command Performance – see page 33 for more details. Whether it goes towards paying for a workshop or replacing a light bulb, your generous help will play a vital part in the theatre’s daily life.
HELP US GIVE YOU MOREThere are lots of ways you can help us. To get really involved and find out first about our special events you might enjoy being an ENCORE Member, details are on the insert in this brochure. We’d love to hear from you whether you’re considering leaving a legacy to benefit future generations or giving your valuable time as a volunteer. Look out for lots more opportunities to get involved on our website or during your next visit.
To help us give you more, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Leo Springate to the position of Development Officer. Leo is your first point of contact for all ENCORE-related questions, his contact details are given below.
ENCORE BUSINESS CLUB Our ENCORE BUSINESS CLUB is a new way for your business to get more from Exeter Northcott Theatre. More profile. More enjoyment. More advantage. This season we’re delighted to welcome our first Business Club Members – Brightsea Print Group and Browne Jacobson. To find out more about the ENCORE BUSINESS CLUB, please contact Leo on the contact details below.
THE IDEAL GIFT FOR YOUNG SUPPORTERS If you know someone aged between 4-10 who would like to find out more about what goes on behind-the-scenes in a theatre then why not buy them a BACKSTAGE CREW membership. Sign up now to receive regular e-newsletters, top-secret updates, exclusive events as well as a cuddly Backstage Badger!
To find out more about all the ways you can get involved check out our website www.exeternorthcott.co.uk or contact Leo Springate on 01392 223999, [email protected]
You’re probably familiar with ‘encore’ as a call for “more!” from an enthusiastic audience and that’s a big part of ENCORE, our fundraising campaign. Exeter has enjoyed a vibrant, exciting theatre for almost 50 years and we’re still at the heart of your city’s cultural life. Now, we want to give you more!
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ACCESS We’d like your visit to the Exeter Northcott Theatre to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. If you require any assistance please inform the Box Office on 01392 493493 in advance of your visit. Though not essential, you are advised to book in advance so that we can readily provide any assistance. There is level access to the theatre via our front entrance on Stocker Road and via our rear entrance on The Queen’s Drive. The upper levels of the theatre and the auditorium are accessed by a lift. Disabled patrons may also bring a companion FREE of charge.
Wheelchair Spaces: the main auditorium has 6 wheelchair spaces on Row G,
indicated with a circle symbol on the seating plan above.
Toilets: there is level access from Row G to an accessible toilet.
Parking: There are 3 parking spaces for blue badge holders on The Queens Drive, to the
rear of the theatre, 10 spaces in Car Park C and 5 spaces at Northcote House ((see Parking Map on
page 49).
Assisted Hearing Facilities: we have an enhanced hearing system that improves the
experience for hearing-impaired theatregoers by transmitting enhanced audio to visitors’
hearing aids, or specially provided headphones. Equipment for both must be collected from
the stewards’ counter prior to the show.
Guide / Hearing Dogs are always welcome: if you wish to take your dog into the
performance, please let us know when booking so that we can arrange an adjacent seat.
Alternatively, dogs can be cared for by a member of staff.
Assisted Performances: wherever possible we endeavour to provide BSL interpreted,
audio described or captioned performances - see the diary on pages 50-51 for details.
SEATING PLAN
A large print brochure is available on request from the Box Office.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS
BY PHONE: 01392 493 493. Speak to our Box Office staff from 10am - 6pm* Monday - Saturday
ONLINE: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk Choose your seats online 24 hours a day
EMAIL: [email protected]
POST: Exeter Northcott Theatre Box Office, FREEPOST EX695, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4ZZ
IN PERSON: Exeter Northcott Box Office, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QB Open Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm* and 1 hour before the performance on Sundays. * On performance days the Box Office is open until 8pm.
Exeter Visitors Information & TicketsDix’s Field, Exeter EX1 1GFOpen Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm(excluding agency tickets)
HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR TICKETS
You can pay for your tickets using Credit cards, Debit Cards, Cash or Cheque.
PAYING BY CARD: we accept most major cards (excluding American Express and Electron).
PAYING BY CHEQUE: please make cheques payable to Exeter Northcott Theatre and post to the FREEPOST address above.
BOOKING FEE: all transactions are subject to a £2 booking fee. However, we no longer charge for posting tickets or credit card processing. The booking fee does not apply to cash purchases or purchases under £10.
All ticket prices shown include a £1 ENCORE FUND Fee which goes towards the cost of operating and maintaining the Exeter Northcott Theatre.
RESERVATIONS: you can reserve your tickets for up to 5 days or until midday on the day of the performance, whichever is the sooner.
EXCHANGES & RETURNS: For Exeter Northcott Theatre promotions we will be pleased to exchange your tickets for an alternative performance of the same production (subject to availability) up to 24
hours before the performance starts or credit your theatre account in full. Credits are valid for two years from the date of issue. Alternatively we are happy to try and re-sell your tickets but cannot guarantee this. If they are re-sold you will be refunded, less a handling charge of £2 per ticket. Original tickets must be returned to the Box Office in order to benefit from this service.
RUNNING TIMES: these include intervals (unless otherwise stated) and should be used as an approximate guide only.
GET MORE FROM YOUR VISIT WHEN THESE SYMBOLS ARE DISPLAYED ON SHOW PAGES
uMULTIBUY – spoilt for choice? See more and save money with our MULTIBUY DISCOUNTS – book 3 shows and SAVE 15% or book 4 shows or more to SAVE 25% when tickets are purchased in a single transaction.
uFAMILY – family ticket offer available. Check age guidelines for suitability.
uGROUPS – groups of 10+ get 11th ticket FREE.
uTALK – FREE pre or post show talks or events accompany some performances.
uWORKSHOPS accompany some shows. Visit www.exeternorthcott.co.uk for more info.
CONCESSIONS: where concessions are advertised, discounted prices are available on price bands B, C & D for benefit recipients, registered disabled, patrons aged 60+, students and under 26s, unless stated otherwise on the event page. Only one concession applies unless otherwise stated.
STUDENT STANDBYS: standbys must be bought in person and are available to students in full time education, are subject to availability, and must be purchased on the day of the performance up to one hour before the advertised performance start time.
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & YOUTH GROUPS: reduced price tickets available as shown. One teacher FREE with every 10 students.
GIFT VOUCHERS: you can buy Exeter Northcott Theatre Gift Vouchers and National Theatre Tokens from our Box Office. They can be used to buy tickets for all Exeter Northcott events.
Exeter Northcott Theatre’s Terms and Conditions of Sale are available from the Box Office or online at www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
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GETTING HERE IS EASYSituated at the heart of the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus, the Exeter Northcott Theatre is easier to get to than you might think, with good public transport links and plenty of FREE parking a short distance from the theatre.
Getting here by busThe D and H buses run from Exeter City Centre direct to our theatre 7 days a week including Bank Holidays. However we recommend you catch the D bus if you are travelling from the city centre as the route is more direct.
The last D services from the city centre to Exeter Northcott for evening shows Monday to Saturday are at 6.30pm (for 7pm shows), 7pm (for 7.30pm shows) and 7.30pm (for 8pm shows). Sunday D services start at 9am, then 9.30am and then at 55 and 25mins past the hour until 11.10pm.
D RouteDigby - Pynes Hill - Broadfi elds - St Lukes - City Centre - University
H RouteSt Davids Station - City Centre - RD&E Hospital
Getting home by bus The D bus leaves the bus stop opposite the front entrance of the theatre on North Park Road at 21mins and 51mins past the hour after 6pm and continues until 11.51pm (Mon - Sat) and 11.10pm (Sundays) to the city centre, ready for you to connect to other city centre late night services. For more information about this bus service, including updates to timetabling, please call 01392 427711 or visit www.stagecoachbus.com.
Getting here by trainFrom Exeter St Davids Station, take the 1km walk up the hill to the University Campus. Alternatively, taxis are available from both Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central railway stations. For more information on train services call 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Getting here on foot or by bikeWe’d like to encourage those who are able to walk or cycle to the Theatre to do so whenever they can. There are several cycle paths and lanes in and around the Theatre and university campus to ensure the safety of cyclists and there is a cycle shelter to the left of the theatre’s front entrance.
Getting here by car All car parking is free on campus after 6pm Mon - Fri, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. All restrictions on parking are lifted for visitors during these times, but please be aware that car parks are pay and display at all other times.
Vehicle Routes and ParkingThe nearest car parks to the theatre are Car Parks C & D, located only a few minutes walk away, and Theatre patrons may park from 5pm if displaying a voucher which the Box Offi ce will issue with your tickets on request. Please note the shuttle bus service no longer operates for theatre performances as there is now ample parking within a short distance.
Car Park C, is located next to the INTO Academic Centre at the top of Stocker Road. Entrance to the car park is on North Park Road, opposite the bus stop.
Car Park D is located at the end of North Park Road and is just a fi ve minute walk from the theatre. This is a permit holder only car park Mon – Fri until 6pm, but please check with the box offi ce if attending a weekday daytime performance.
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Stocker Road is open to pedestrians and cyclists only. Vehicles should enter the campus from Prince of Wales Road via Streatham Drive and then The Queen’s Drive, before joining North Park Road and then Rennes Drive (please see map below).
The biggest demand for parking at Streatham Campus is expected to be between 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday during the
University term. For this reason we now only schedule schools matinee performances during term time and advise customers to travel to the theatre by coach for these performances.
This map will help you find the car parks. For up to date information about planning your visit please contact the Box Office on 01392 493 493, visit our website or check the information we send you with your tickets.
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August
Sat 9 Peppa Pig’s Big Splash 10am, 1pm 4pm
Sun 10 Peppa Pig’s Big Splash 10am, 1pm 4pm
Sat 30 Summer School - Just So 7pm
September
Thu 11 Cuckoo’s Nest 7.30pm
Fri 12 Cuckoo’s Nest 7.30pm Post Show Talk
Sat 13 Cuckoo’s Nest 2.30pm 7.30pm
Sun 14 Simon Callow: The Man Jesus 7.30pm
Tue 23 Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm
Wed 24 Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm Post Show Talk
Thu 25 Romeo & Juliet 1.30pm* 7.30pm 1.30pm Post Show Talk
Fri 26 Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm
Sat 27 Romeo & Juliet 2.30pm†‡ 7.30pm BSL / Audio Described
October
Thu 2 RAW Emerging Arts Platform 7.30pm
Fri 3 RAW Emerging Arts Platform 7.30pm
Sat 4 RAW Emerging Arts Platform 2pm 7.30pm
Sun 5 The Queen’s Knickers 3pm
Thu 9 Jasmin Vardimon: Park 7.30pm Post Show Talk
Fri 10 Jasmin Vardimon: Park 7.30pm
Tue 14 1984 7.30pm
Wed 15 1984 7.30pm Post Show Talk
Thu 16 1984 1.30pm* 7.30pm 1.30pm Post Show Talk
Fri 17 1984 7.30pm
Sat 18 1984 2.30pm†‡ 7.30pm BSL / Audio Described
Wed 22 An Elephant in the Garden 7pm
Thu 23 An Elephant in the Garden 1.30pm*† 7pm Post Show Talks; BSL
Fri 24 An Elephant in the Garden 1.30pm* 7pm Post Show Talk
Sat 25 An Elephant in the Garden 2pm‡ 7pm Audio Described & Post Show Talk
Sun 26 Andy Stanton 11am
Sun 26 Earworms 3pm
Tue 28 HeadSpaceDance: Three And Four Quarters 7.30pm Post Show Talk
Wed 29 Darren Shan 7pm
Fri 31 Dog’s Don’t Do Ballet 7pm
November
Sat 1 Bad Boys: Dennis the Menace Vs Horrid Henry 11am
Sat 1 Dog’s Don’t Do Ballet 2pm 7pm 2pm Post Show Talk
Sun 2 Chance to Dance TBC TBC
Tue 4 Three Men in a Boat 7.30pm
Wed 5 Three Men in a Boat 7.30pm
Thu 6 Three Men in a Boat 7.30pm
Fri 7 Three Men in a Boat 7.30pm
Sat 8 Three Men in a Boat 2.30pm 7.30pm
AUTUMN 2014 DIARY
Mon 10 Lotty’s War 7.30pm
Tue 11 Lotty’s War 7.30pm
Wed 12 Lotty’s War 7.30pm
Thu 13 Lotty’s War 1.30pm* 7.30pm
Fri 14 Lotty’s War 7.30pm
Sat 15 Lotty’s War 2.30pm†‡ 7.30pm BSL / Audio described
Sun 16 Kamo Tsunamura Taiko 7.30pm
Wed 19 ETO: Il Mondo Della Luna 7.30pm Pre-Show Talk (offsite)
Thu 20 ETO: Il Mondo Della Luna 7.30pm Pre-Show Talk (offsite)
Fri 21 ETO: Ottone 7.30pm Pre-Show Talk (offsite)
Sat 22 ETO: Ottone 7.30pm
Wed 26 Antigone 7.30pm
Thu 27 Antigone 7.30pm Post Show Talk
Fri 28 Antigone 7.30pm
Sat 29 Antigone 7.30pm
Sun 30 Exeter Musical Society - Showtime 3.30pm 7.30pm
December
Tue 2 Tavaziva Dance 7.30pm Post Show Talk
Tue 9 George’s Marvellous Medicine 1.30pm* 7pm
Wed 10 George’s Marvellous Medicine 10.30am* 1.30pm*
Thu 11 George’s Marvellous Medicine 10.30am* 1.30pm*
Fri 12 George’s Marvellous Medicine 10.30am*
Sat 13 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm†‡ 7pm BSL / Audio Described
Sun 14 Charity Command Performance 6.30pm
Tue 16 George’s Marvellous Medicine 1.30pm*
Wed 17 George’s Marvellous Medicine 10.30am* 1.30pm*
Thu 18 George’s Marvellous Medicine 10.30am* 1.30pm* 1.30pm Meet the Cast
Fri 19 George’s Marvellous Medicine 7pm
Sat 20 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
Sun 21 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
Tue 23 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm Meet the Cast
Wed 24 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm
Fri 26 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
Sat 27 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
Sun 28 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
Tue 30 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
Wed 31 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm
January
Fri 2 George’s Marvellous Medicine 11am∂ 2.30pm Relaxed Performance 2.30pm Meet the Cast
Sat 3 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
Sun 4 George’s Marvellous Medicine 2.30pm 7pm
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All information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of printing, however Exeter Northcott Theatre reserves the right to make changes to the programme where necessary.
* = Schools’ matinee
† = BSL Interpreted ‡ = Audio Described ∂ = Relaxed Performance
= off peak performances
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