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Welcome to the Sundial Theatre

As we welcome you to our new exciting programme for the Autumn 2013 season at the Sundial Theatre.

If you would like to receive an electronic brochure please go to www.sundial-theatre.co.uk and register with us and you will be emailed a copy of each new brochure.

If you would like to join our membership scheme and become a ‘Friend of the Sundial’ you will still receive a paper brochure along with many other benefits.

Friends of the SundialFriends of the Sundial is perfect for those who are regular visitors, and those who are keen supporters of the creative arts in the South West. Membership also makes an excellent present for a theatre loving friend or relative.

Individual memberships start from £15 per year and include a variety of benefits. There has never been a better time to become part of The Sundial ‘Family’. We would love to welcome you!

l Adults £20, Concessions £15, Friend+1 £35

l Introductory £5 drinks voucherl Priority bookingl Free brochure sent in the postl Free pre show tea and coffeel Regular newsletter

l Priority access to previously unannounced shows and special offers

l Exclusive access to a quarterly members event.

l Opportunity to volunteer at the theatre and work alongside all our great performers or help with fund raising with our team, a really rewarding way to help your local community.

For more information please look on our website, call the box office or email [email protected]

Hire of the Sundial Theatre

With our flexible auditorium, and refurbished bar and foyer, the Sundial is the perfect venue for social occasions like wedding receptions, parties, reunions and theatrical events.

With a variety of seating options for up to 275 people, free and easy parking and professional equipment and event planners. We feel we can provide a unique service for any event.

Please ask a member of staff for more information or email [email protected]

Thursday 5 September 7.30pmTony HawksPlaying the Moldovans at Tennis

A true dramatised story from Tony Hawks, a complacent and somewhat self-indulgent writer, who attempts to win a silly bet in order to gather material for a lighthearted new book, but becomes embroiled in an uplifting and life-changing adventure.

The eccentric wager was made in a London pub during a televised World Cup qualifying match between England and

Saturday 7 September 8pm

Kapsetakis DuoPiano duo

The twin duo Stephanie and Marianna Kapsetakis began playing piano at the age of 9 and immediately were awarded scholarships to study with Kallia Anastasakis at the Minoan School of Music in Heraklion. In 2004 they accepted places at the Heraklion School of Music where they graduated with highest merit,

£10

£6, concessions £4

earning scholarships from the Schillizi Foundation to continue studies at the Kings College and Royal Academy of Music in London.

Moldova and resulted in Tony trying to track down the entire Moldovan football team, challenge them individually to a game of tennis, and beat them all! Along the way Tony discovers that he may have bitten off more than he can chew!

Thursday 19 September 8pm

Chasing IceAward Winning Film

In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic. But that first trip north opened his eyes to the biggest story in human history and sparked a challenge within him that would put his career and his very well-being at risk. Chasing Ice is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of our changing planet. Chasing Ice has won over 30 awards at film festivals around the world.

£5, concessions £4 buy one get one free for a ticket for Leo Houlding

Saturday 14 September 8pmAlistair McGowanNot Just a Pretty Voice

The Nation’s favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, goes back to his stand-up roots for a new two-hour show. Asking the big questions like: would the world be a happier place if Ed Miliband was Prime Minister? What are we really thinking while watching Shakespeare? And is Hilary Devey Jessie J’s mum? Expect to hear everyone from Andy Murray to Colin Murray, riffs on everything from Jeff Stelling to bad spelling and at least one song about butter.Warning: May contain puns!“Wickedly funny mimicry” Sunday Mirror

£15

Friday 27 September 8pm

Andrew LawrenceThere Is No Escape

As seen on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, star of his own BBC Radio 4 series How Did We End Up Like This? Andrew Lawrence presents his latest stand-up show of all new material.


Saturday 28 September 8pm

Eric and Little ErnIan Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens

This affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers.

“A hugely funny and touching homage. Terrific show.” James Bolam “Quite simply brilliant.” Philip Glenister (Life on Mars)


Saturday 5 October 8pm

Colin SellI’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue’s Colin Sell forsakes his piano to turn film buff and share his favourite British comedy film clips. From Fred Kite to Carry Ons, shaggy dogs to shady drag, Kind Hearts to Ladykillers, Col explores the laughter-makers of our cinema from the beginning of Britcom up to the 60s - Will Hay, Arthur Askey, Alastair Sim, Peter Sellers, Margaret Rutherford and many more...

Not to mention Charles Hawtrey conducting a full orchestra...


Friday 4 October 8pm

Gordon Giltrap &Oliver WakemanRavens and Lullaby Tour

Featuring a variety of guitars and keyboards, which are their tools in trade, The October 2013 tour will continue the success of their first public performances and showcase a selection of pieces from the album as well as new arrangements of classic material from both of their retrospective careers. With their collective histories and talents to draw inspiration from, be prepared for an evening of beautiful compositions, wit and charm from these two virtuosos.£15

Wednesday 16 October 8pm

Twelve Miles from NowhereAction Transport Theatre

Since Michael and Emily’s mother left, time has stood still. Their father James is struggling and can’t see a way forward. The farm is in a bad way and going under…

Then Craig arrives with enough charisma and ambition to charm the birds from the trees. But is he really the answer to their dreams?

Suitable for age 14+

Friday 11 October 7.30pm

The Magnificent AK47sTurnip Soup

A heady broth of magnificent musical ingredients including the hearty singing blokes of Ashton Keynes and a sprinkling of the Croutons’ fresh vocal talent. All served with warmth and peppered with hats. The Croutons- from Massive Attack to Doris Day, by way of dark folk tales and smoky cabaret clubs - you won’t believe what three voices and a small blue box can do. The Magnificent AK47An unlikely mixture of rapscallions hailing from Ashton Keynes and primed to entertain you with tales of Wiltshire’s gravel pits and songs from the shed. And hats. Lots of hats! ‘I revelled not only in their cheeky humour but glorious a cappella harmonies.’

Rosie Upton (Chippenham Folk Festival) £10 £12, concessions £10

Friday 18 October 8pmPhil Jupitus You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here

Based on the character based comedy show which he took to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012 “You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here...” is a three-part performance unlike anything you have seen before. Phill Jupitus plays the part of three extraordinary characters and with the help of an inquisitive audience, we find out more about them.

“This show is a huge amount of fun and an impressive display of Jupitus’ skills”

The Scotsman

£15

Saturday 26 October 8pmRichard DiganceLive on Stage

Richard Digance is not just a singer/guitarist, and not merely one of the country’s most celebrated comedy entertainers, he is also a one man creative industry, whose achievements are acknowledged around the world.

A BAFTA nominated performer, a world acclaimed poet, an author and an artist.His 2013 UK tour brings more hysterical nostalgia and a wealth of new songs and anecdotes.

Truly and evening not to be missed. ‘Richard Digance is simply a national treasure’ Bob Harris

£17.50

Saturday 19 October 8pmNigel FarageIn an age of colourless bureaucrats, Nigel Farage is a politician who is impossible to ignore, provoking controversy and admiration in equal measure.

A firm believer in Independence for the United Kingdom he is a proponent of free speech and has faced considerable hostilities from his political opponents for speaking out in favour of free and fair referendums on the transfer of power from elected politicians to the EU. Hear Nigel’s own story, featuring sometimes hilarious and often terrifying encounters told with Farage’s customary wit and humour. Nigel’s talk will conclude with an open Q&A session after which he will sign copies of his book Flying Free.

£22

Saturday 2 November 8pm

Jo CauldfieldThe minute Jo Caulfield hits the stage you know you’re in for a good time. Nominated as ‘Funniest Woman’ (LAFTA Awards) and ‘Best Female Stand-Up’ (Chortle Awards), Jo Caulfield is one of the most popular and successful female Stand Up comedians in the country.

Star of Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again, recently seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Best of The Comedy Store and The Apprentice: You’re Fired.

“Incapable of doing a bad show, so sharp is her tongue and so in tandem is it with her mischievous mind” The Scotsman

£14

Sunday 10 November 7.30pm

Leo HouldingFrom the Amazon to Antarctica

31-year-old Leo has climbed the most difficult and highest mountains in the world. In 2012 Leo took to the wildest, least accessible and most contrasting corners of Earth - deep into the Amazon jungle and to the centre of the Antarctic wilderness.

Leo will be talking about his climb of Cerro Autana a sacred mountain deep in the Venzuelan jungle and Ulvetanna, a 4500ft cliff situated in a remote, rarely visited area of Antartica. World-class photography and film-footage shot by the multi award winning film-maker Alastair Lee.

“The only two words that come to mind are “bloody hell!” What sheer guts and determination!” Sir Richard Branson


Wednesday 6 November 8pmThe Countryby Martin CrimpRed Dog

“There’s not a limit to what can be said, only a limit to how honest we are prepared to be”

A doctor and his wife move to the country to start a new and better life, but their rural idyll is shattered one night by his discovery of an unconscious girl by the side of the road. Who is she and why does he bring her back to the house?

“The exquisite quality of the acting offers up a wonderful gamut of human emotion, from powerful to fragile, from wild joy to blind fury.” Venue Magazine (House of Bernarda Alba 2011)


Friday 16 November 7.30pm

To the Manor MarriedBarking Mad Theatre

A new musical by the talented Barking Mad Theatre Company – based in Cirencester. It is Jolie La Velle’s wedding day but her once affluent

family has fallen on hard times. Forced to sell their home, Malefont Manor, the wedding reception must now take place at Wichington Village Hall. Sibling rivalries amongst the La Velle sisters rear their ugly heads, someone is secretly investigating the family’s embezzled fortune, skeletons in the family’s cupboard are revealed, fights ensue, and mother is heading towards one of her panic attacks! Local village residents move in on the entertainment scene and Liliana La Velle’s plans for a high society wedding begin to fall apart as psychic Fenella demands that the wedding be called off!

£11, concessions £9.50

Sunday 17 November 7.30pmJimmy BuckleyRamblin Man

Jimmy’s career is going from strength to strength and he is destined to be a huge star – he is already one of the top entertainers in Ireland, and his ambition is to conquer the English Country Market, not ruling out Europe. Following numerous visits across the water to England, Jimmy is building up a large fan base and his concerts and dances are always sold out. When he finishes one tour, he is inundated with requests for details of his next.

£20

Friday 22 November 8pmRobin InceThe Importance of Being Interested

Award-winning comedian and science enthusiast Robin Ince, follows up his Happiness Through Science show with a look at his favourite scientists – Charles Darwin and Richard Feynman. Find out why we have eyebrows, why bald dogs have bad teeth, how heavy metal music makes pigs deaf and why spaghetti snaps into four pieces. A loving look into the minds of two giants of human imagination who changed our world view. He’ll also stop off on the way to look at some of the more bizarre views of early science - is the ostrich really the offspring of the union of a gnat and a giraffe?£14, concessions £12

Thursday 28 November 8pmFemale GothicRebecca VaughanIn the unquiet, stygian darkness between life and death, a lone, haunted woman tells chilling tales of the macabre and terrifying, illuminating the curious frailties of human nature...

The Victorian fascination with tales of mystery and the supernatural created an enduring legacy of Gothic fiction; but it is often the male writers that we remember. Many thrilling and eerie stories from the great female writers of that era have gathered dust and been forgotten. Until now.

This dark celebration of female gothic is adapted and performed by Rebecca Vaughan (Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, The Diaries of Adam and Eve).


Wednesday 20th November 7.30pm

North Wilts Flower Club

Wednesday 11 December 1 & 7.30pmThursday 12 December 1 & 7.30pm

Seussical A BTEC Performing Arts productionMusic: Stephen FlahertyLyrics: Lynn AhrensBook by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen FlahertyCo-conceived by Eric IdleBased on the works of Dr Seuss

Matinees £4, Evening shows £9, concessions £7

Sunday 15 December 2.30 & 7pmNativity in CreakebottomSlingshot Theatre

Somewhere in deepest Suffolk lies the flat and technologically dated village of Creakebottom, home to Gus Blathermouth and the All-Male Amateur Dramatics Society of Creakebottom, aka the AMADSC!

£10.00 | £8.00 family of 4 £30

Let your imagination run wild this Christmas, as Cirencester College BTEC Performing Arts students present Seussical the Musical. Join The Cat in the Hat as he takes you on a journey into the fantastical, bombastical and songtastical world of Dr Seuss.

Horton the Elephant discovers a small world floating by on a speck of dust, containing Whos, including Jojo - a Who with too many “thinks”. Between them they must find a way to save Who from a world of naysayers and dangers.

But Horton faces a double challenge, he’s been left alone to guard an egg, abandoned by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.

A new Theatre Festival brings theatrical big-hitters from “that London” to Creakebottom’s bumpy hills, handing the AMADSC an unprecedented platform for their undiscovered genius and a stage for the birth of their new brainchild: ‘The Birth of Jesus’.

Alone, and caught between a dust speck and guarding the egg, he faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and ends up on trial, but little does he know the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.

This thrilling Christmas production will bring to life some of the best loved characters from the world of Dr Seuss, and promises to be a toe tapping, finger snapping fun day out for audiences of all ages!

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with:

Business Club

For business, association with The Sundial Theatre can provide a unique and new way to increase public awareness of your products and services in the Cotswolds.

With a reputation for high quality events and friendly staff, the Sundial is an ideal location to promote your business with a variety of packages starting as low as £250 per year.

With a range of opportunities from sponsoring individual shows, series of events, tickets, or areas of the building we believe we can support your company.

We can customise packages for all types of products and services and make a unique package to suit your organisation and budget.

Please see our website for more information or email our business development manager Angela at [email protected]

Individual Donations

If you feel that you would like to help secure the Sundial Theatre’s future as a centre for the community and live performance, then why not make an individual donation. Your generosity will be well rewarded!

Sponsor a Seat

You can sponsor a seat in the main auditorium to leave a lasting mark on the Sundial theatre. A perfect gift or a way to leave your own personal inscription on your favourite spot in the theatre. This original idea can be yours for as little as £150.

Please see our website for more information or email our business development manager Angela at [email protected]

Online Sales:Through our website www.sundial-theatre.co.uk.

By Telephone:Call 0844 8700 887 credit cards accepted, please be aware that telephone booking fees will apply.

In Person:Please call the Box Office on 01285654228 for opening times.

Booking InformationConcessions:Concessions are available to registered disabled, full-time students, serving members of the armed forces, old age pensioners, children under 16 and people in receipt of State Benefits. Be prepared to show evidence of your concessionary status.

Booking Conditions:Tickets cannot be reserved and must be paid for at time of booking. We do require you to provide us with contact details at the time of booking.

Refunds and Exchanges:Refunds are not given unless the event is cancelled due to circumstances out of the Theatre’s Control. Tickets may be exchanged (subject to availability) for another performance of the same show on presentation of the original ticket and a payment of a £1 fee per ticket.If a show is sold out, on request we can attempt to resell your tickets. If sold we will refund the value of the sale less a £2 handling fee per Ticket.

group bookings:For every 10 tickets purchased, the 11th ticket is free. Applies to most events, please contact the box office for more information. We can accommodate School parties and other large groups so please call us to discuss you requirements.

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Seating Plan

Disabled Access: The whole theatre complex is accessible by wheelchair, please contact the Box Office if you have any special requirements during your visit to us.

Hearing Loop:With generous support from The Summerfield Charitable Trust, the Sundial Theatre has a hearing loop. Please tell a member of the Sundial Staff either when booking, or on your arrival and they will advise you on how best to use this facility.

Bar: The Spotlight, theatre lounge and bar is open one hour before performances and during the interval, selling a range of beverages and snacks. It is advisable to order your drinks before the performance to avoid a queue at the interval.

Parking: Please use the Sundial car parks and avoid the Deer Park School site.

Latecomers: Latecomers will only be admitted at the discretion of the Theatre Manager.

The information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of publication but may change due to unforeseen circumstances. July 2013

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Call the box office for opening timesand 1 hour before performances andby e:mail [email protected]

September5 Tony Hawks7 Kapsetakis Duo14 Alistair McGowan19 Chasing Ice27 Andrew Laurence26 Eric and Little Ern

October4 Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman5 Colin Sell11 The Magnificent AK47s16 Twelve Miles from Nowhere18 Phil Jupitus19 Nigel Farage26 Richard Digence

November2 Jo Cauldfield6 The Country10 Leo Houlding16 To the Manor Married17 Jimmy Buckley20 North Wilts Flower Club22 Robin Ince28 Female Gothic

December11 Seussical12 Seussical15 Nativity in Creakebottom

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