Secret Theatre seizes on a unique opportunity that the redevelopment of the Lyric provides. Whilst a new extension is built and areas of the existing building are transformed, the auditorium remains untouched. We intend to continue to produce work throughout the closure.

A Secret Theatre at the heart of a building site bringing together a company of actors, writers, dramaturgs, directors and designers.

This is our manifesto. We feel hungry for change. We think art is not a commodity.We hope confusion can be revealing.We trust failure is as instructive as success. And we believe that theatre matters. One year. 20 artists. And you. Come and share the secret.

Manifesto

In the spirit of secrecy we wont be telling you the name of the shows or who is playing who. Therell be some classics, some adaptations and some new plays. We dont know how many shows therell be or how long theyll be on for. There will be limited tickets available, so book early. The first two shows will open together in September 2013. To find out all performance dates and times visit lyric.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 020 8741 6850.

All tickets are 15 seating is unreserved.

Free First Night tickets will be available so if you live or work in Hammersmith & Fulham contact the Ticket Office. Visit us at lyric.co.ukFollow us on Twitter Like us on FacebookWatch us on YouTube Look at us on Instagram

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With special thanks to NoraLee and Jon Sedmak

Nadia AlbinaActor

Leo BillActor

Hammed AnimashaunActor

Caroline BirdWriter

Sean HolmesDirector

Joel HorwoodWriter

Cara HorganActor

Charlotte JosephineActor

Arinze KeneWriter

Nick ManningSound Designer

Adelle LeonceActor

Ellen McDougallDirector

Katherine PearceActor

Billy SeymourActor

Hyemi ShinDesigner

Lizzie PowellLighting Designer

Simon StephensDramaturg

Sergo VaresActor

Hayley SquiresWriter

Steven WebbActor

Whilst the Secret Theatre Company takes over our stages, the Lyric is working behind the scenes on a major 16.5million Capital Project that will redevelop the organisation for future generations. Due for completion in summer 2014, it will change the landscape of Hammersmith and the lives of thousands of artists, audiences and young people in West London. To find out more about the project visit lyric.co.uk/donate

Our deepest thanks to everyone who has supported our capital project and our artistic programme. We couldnt do it without you.

Anonymous John and Caroline Armstrong Arts Council England Asif AzizJeremy Bailey Michael Baker and Diana Baxter Laura and John Banes BBC Children In Need Mark and Grace Benson Big Lottery FundBloomberg Carole and Guillaume Bonpun British & Foreign Schools Society Katie BradfordLaura CampbellCatherine Comerford Helena and James Conyers Chris and Amanda CurryThe Daisy TrustDepartment for EducationDisneyGlenn and Phyllida EarleAndrew and Lindsay Elder Janet Ellis and John Leach Sophie Ellis-BextorErnest Cook TrustLiz Elston Mayhew and Luke Mayhew

Capital Project Our Supporters

Equitable Charitable Trust Anne and David FassThe FeelingJane and David FletcherRoger de FreitasNick and Allison Gaynor The Garfield Weston Foundation The Goldsmiths Company Stephen Gosztony and Sue Butcher Ronald and Anita Gray John and Clare Grumbar Charles Gurassa and Sheila Clarke HammersmithLondon Hammersmith United Charities Help a Capital Child The Henry Smith Charity Lesley Hill and Russ Shaw Juliet and Michael Humphries The Ironmongers Company Jack Petchey Foundation Ingrid JacobsonJ Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust John Lyons CharityEdith and Serge Karaoglan Julia and Tim Lloyd-Hughes Joanna LumleyLondon Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Lyric Friends Philip and Val MarsdenMayor of LondonSophia and Simon McDonald

Kate and Kevin McGrathMcGrath Charitable Trust The Mercers CompanyIan and Beth MillNorth Fulham New Deal for Communities Caroline and Jim ONeillSandy and Caroline OrrRaj and Kim ParkashPaul Hamlyn Foundation Pearson Playwrights Scheme Tony and Caroline PerkinsCaroline PosnanskyReuben Foundation Liz and Guy RigdenJanet RobbCathy and Laurie Robertson Sam Griffiths Foundation NoraLee and Jon Sedmak SHINE TrustMary StrangSunset + VineSWIPPT and Development Securities The Rug CompanyRichard and Linda Walton Martha and David Winfield The Wolfson Foundation Professor Lord Winston

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