Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Brochure June-August 2013

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Friday 10 May 7.30pm, Saturday 11 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Birmingham Royal BalletThe programme for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s first visit to the Theatre Royal features a selection of works showcasing the skill and diversity of this world renowned company with live music from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Take Five is award-winning Director and jazz lover, David Bintley’s tribute to the music of Dave Brubeck. Followed by excerpts from Giselle, one of the great classical ballets, and Frederick Ashton's magical The Dream and witty Façade, the show culminates with The Grand Tour, a genuinely funny take on the eccentric celebrities that populated England’s stage, screens and newspapers in the 1920s, all to the songs Noël Coward.Take Five Music Dave Brubeck Choreography David Bintley Designs Jean-Marc Puissant Lighting Peter Mumford The Grand Tour Music Noël Coward Freely adapted and orchestrated by Hershy Kay Choreography Joe Layton Designs John Conklin Lighting Peter Teigen

Tickets £24.50 – £15 Concessions availableAn administration fee of 5% will be added to all ticket purchases using a credit/debit card. Tickets are subject to availability

We have reached a critical moment in the life of the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, with the Concert Hall celebrating its 30th Anniversary last year and the Theatre Royal looking forward to its 150th Anniversary in 2015, but as a result both venues are now in need of significant refurbishment and modernisation.However it is also a critical moment as in recent years we have greatly improved our trading performance and are now operating with no direct subsidy from the City Council. Instead, with the support of the City Council and, hopefully, grants from UK and European funding bodies, we are able to start investing in a very extensive programme of improvements and additions to the building, designed to improve the facilities for the benefit of our audiences, customers and clients – your comfort, relaxation and ease of access. In the Royal Concert Hall this summer we will be installing a second lift and, with the Big Red Seat Appeal in place, will over time be replacing all the 2,200 seats, but our plans go much further than that, ranging from a lift for the Theatre Royal and new seating there, to the remodelling of the Concert Hall Entrance Foyer and Box Office, an increase in café and bar areas, the creation of more meeting and hospitality spaces and the development of the external roof terraces.We also need to ensure that the venues are up to date, fit for purpose and have a sustainable future and in fact with the support of we will be undertaking a major programme of energy conservation measures that will greatly reduce our carbon footprint at the same time as significantly improving audience comfort.So this really is a turning point for the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall and we will be keeping you up to date with further developments as they happen. If you are already a customer then many thanks for your support, if not then hopefully you soon will be. All our audiences should now be able to look forward to a more comfortable, accessible, and welcoming experience.

Robert Sanderson Managing Director, TRCH Nottingham

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Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 MayMr Bugg Presents in co-production with the New Wolsey Theatre in association with The Lowry

Miss Nightingale – the burlesque musical by Matthew Bugg

Sex, scandal and showbiz in 1940s LondonYorkshire lass Maggie Brown has moved to London in search of fame and fortune – auditioning at every cabaret bar, with her songwriter George, but nobody wants their act. Everything changes though when Maggie and George are picked up by the charming and wealthy nightclub owner Sir Frank. Soon ‘Miss Nightingale’ explodes onto the stage, shocking society with her outrageous outfits and saucy songs and taking the West End by storm. Featuring 20 original numbers performed by a band of actor musicians and starring burlesque bombshell Amber Topaz, Miss Nightingale – the burlesque musical brings the vintage glamour of war-torn London thrillingly to life. ‘A nightclubby, Blitzy, wartime, blackout romance of gin, gents and garter belts… the songs are terrific’ The Times‘Amber Topaz plays the heroine with great panache proving both sexy and touching’ The TelegraphWatch trailer at www.missnightingale.co.ukRecommended 12+

PricesTHU & FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £23 £21 £19 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £16 £14

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £5 for Thu 7.30pm

Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2 in the Upper Circle for Thu & Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

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

Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

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

An administration fee of 5% will be added to all ticket purchases using a credit/debit card. Tickets are subject to availability

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Wednesday 29 May – Saturday 1 June

Propeller in association with The Touring Partnership presents

Twelfth Night Wed 29 May 7.30pm, Thu 30 May 2pm & 7.30pm, Sat 1 June 7.30pm

The Taming of the Shrew Fri 31 May 7.30pm, Sat 1 June 2pm

‘I am not what I am’One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies of love and confusion, Twelfth Night tells a tale of mistaken identity, transformation and deception. With a man playing a girl disguised as a boy, illusion and reality are almost indistinguishable. Dark and delightful, the play asks

‘What happens when you fall in love with the wrong person?’ and the answer is both beautiful and bittersweet.In The Taming of the Shrew two disguised, competing suitors clamour for the hand of beautiful Bianca, whilst gold digging Petruchio agrees to wed her viciously ill-tempered sister Kate sight-unseen. The difference between marrying for love and marrying for money, however, becomes increasingly difficult to judge. One thing is certain – nobody does Shakespeare like Edward Hall’s Propeller.

‘Utterly beautiful’ ★★★★★ Whatsonstage (current tour)‘Boisterous and inventive... knuckle-duster Shakespeare that digs for the harshness beneath the lyricism. Funny, antic, bawdy...’ New York Times (on the 2007 Productions)www.propeller.org.uk

PricesWED – SAT 7.30pm & SAT 2pm Stalls £25 £23 £21 Dress Circle £25 £23 Upper Circle £23 £21 Balcony £18 £15.50

THU 2pm Stalls £21 £19 £17 Dress Circle £21 £19 Upper Circle £19 £17 Balcony £15 £13.50

Save MoneySee both plays for £35 (only available if tickets for both performances purchased at the same time)

Royal Friends Save £7.50 for Wed & Fri 7.30pm

Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Friends members

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £9 in the Stalls and £6 in the Upper Circle for Wed – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2pm

Over 60s Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Wed – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2pm

School Parties / Education Groups All tickets £10 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Wed 7.30pm and Thu 2pm & 7.30pm with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased

Groups (10+) Save 10%


No concessions in the Balcony


See page 32 for access information relating to this show Twelfth Night Pre Show Talk Wednesday 29 May 6.30pm Post Show Discussion Friday 31 May

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Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 June

High SocietyGet ready for the musical event of the season as Cole Porter’s timeless classic, High Society, skips into town in a dazzling new production from the acclaimed producers of last year’s sell out, The King and I.

‘Sparkling’ Birmingham Evening Mail

‘Completely unmissable’ Express and Star (Wolverhampton)

PricesTUE – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £33 £31 £29 Dress Circle £33 £31 Upper Circle £31 £29 Balcony £22.50 £18

WED & THU 2pm Stalls £26 £24 £22 Dress Circle £26 £24 Upper Circle £24 £22 Balcony £19.50 £16

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £35.50 £33 £30.50 Dress Circle £35.50 £33 Upper Circle £33.50 £30.50 Balcony £24.50 £20

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle and £5 in the Dress Circle for Tue 7.30pm

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm

Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Thu 7.30pm

Family Ticket £90 for 4 (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue & Wed 7.30pm



No concessions in the Balcony, or for the Friday and Saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2pm, and Saturday 2.30pm performances


MICHAEL PRAED as Dexter HavenMARILYN CUTTS TEDDY KEMPNER as Margaret Lord as Uncle Willieand DANIEL BOYS as Mike Connor with SOPHIE BOULD as Tracy Lord MUSIC & LYRICS IN ASSOCIATION WITH VENUE CYMRU LLANDUDNO presents HIGH SOCIETY Music & lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Arthur Kopit Additional lyrics by Susan Birkenhead Based on the play “The Philadelphia Story” by Philip Barry Also based on the Turner Entertainment Co. motion picture “High Society”

Post Show Discussion Thursday 6 June

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Monday 10 – Saturday 15 June

9 to 5THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW MUSICAL

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is the hilarious new musical comedy based on the hit movie that centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss.

Featuring original numbers from Dolly Parton’s Oscar, Tony® and Grammy Award nominated score, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business. Join in the fun – sing along to 9 to 5 with Dolly, from her desk in Dollywood!

★★★★ ‘THE STAGE VERSION OF THE HIT FILM IS A TRIUMPH. A REALLY GOOD NIGHT OUT’ Daily Star

Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton Written by Patricia Resnick Directed by Jeff CalhounFeaturing Dolly Parton from her desk in DollywoodBased on the 20th Century Fox PictureOriginally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009This production presented by permission of Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £36 £34 £32 Dress Circle £36 £34 Upper Circle £34 £32 Balcony £21 £16

WED 2pm Stalls £26 £24 £22 Dress Circle £26 £24 Upper Circle £24 £22 Balcony £20 £15

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £38.50 £36 £33.50 Dress Circle £38.50 £36 Upper Circle £36 £33.50 Balcony £23 £17

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Mon 7.30pm


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



No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday and Saturday 7.30pm performances


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★★★★★

‘SASSY STORY, PUNCHY DOLLY PARTON SONGS AND KNOCK OUT PERFORMANCES’

Sunday Express

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Monday 17 – Saturday 22 JuneThe Original Theatre Company & Birdsong Productions LtdSebastian Faulks’s

Birdsong Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff Directed by Alastair WhatleyAn epic tale of love and war.In pre-war France, young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him. Birdsong is performed by an ensemble company including Sarah Jayne Dunn, Charlie G Hawkins and newcomer Jonathan Smith as Stephen Wraysford.★★★★ ‘Superb, thoroughly recommended’ The Telegraphwww.birdsongthetour.comSuitable 12+

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm Stalls £25.50 £23.50 £21.50 Dress Circle £25.50 £23.50 Upper Circle £23.50 £21.50 Balcony £18 £15

WED 2pm Stalls £21 £19.50 £18 Dress Circle £21 £19.50 Upper Circle £19.50 £18 Balcony £16 £14

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £27.50 £25.50 £23.50 Dress Circle £27.50 £25.50 Upper Circle £25.50 £23.50 Balcony £20 £16

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 for Mon 7.30pm


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





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Monday 24 – Saturday 29 June

Soul Sister Direct from its smash-hit West End season, the new musical hailed as ‘Sensational’ (Daily Telegraph) is inspired by the lives of Ike and Tina Turner. Critics and audiences alike are raving about the show with ‘A back catalogue to die for’ (Evening Standard).

This ‘slick’ new musical (The Times) features all the classic Tina Turner hits including What’s Love Got To Do With It, Proud Mary, Private Dancer, River Deep Mountain High and, of course, Simply the Best.

Soul Sister follows the highs, lows, passions and heartbreak of Ike and Tina – as their careers soared whilst their marriage crumbled – leading to Tina being catapulted to super stardom and heralded as one of the greatest solo artists of all time.

Full of heart and soul, electrifying choreography and musical numbers, Soul Sister is sure to have you on your feet, partying the night away.

‘UNFORGETTABLE’ Mail on Sunday

‘PHENOMENAL’ The Independent

‘SUPERB’ The Metro

‘MAGNIFICENT’ Time Out

Show contains strong language

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £29 £27 £25 Dress Circle £29 £27 Upper Circle £27 £25 Balcony £20 £17

WED 2pm Stalls £24 £22 £20 Dress Circle £24 £22 Upper Circle £22 £20 Balcony £18 £16

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £31 £29 £27 Dress Circle £31 £29 Upper Circle £29 £27 Balcony £22 £18

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle & £5 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls and £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm





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Monday 15 – Saturday 20 July

John Buchan’s

The 39 StepsAdapted by Patrick Barlow

BEST COMEDY Laurence Olivier Award 2 Tony Awards

Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes ‘a joyous version of the Alfred Hitchcock classic’ (The Sunday Times) spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash-hit Olivier Award-Winning Comedy.

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

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

See the trailer at www.love39steps.com

‘Dizzyingly entertaining’ The Telegraph ‘Uproariously jolly and splendidly inventive’ The Guardian

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £25.50 £23.50 £21.50 Dress Circle £25.50 £23.50 Upper Circle £23.50 £21.50 Balcony £18 £15

WED 2pm Stalls £22 £20.50 £19 Dress Circle £22 £20.50 Upper Circle £20.50 £19 Balcony £16 £14

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £27.50 £25.50 £23.50 Dress Circle £27.50 £25.50 Upper Circle £25.50 £23.50 Balcony £20 £16

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 for Mon 7.30pm

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

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

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





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‘THE MUSICALWITH EVERYTHINGA TRIUMPH!’

‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW’‘BIG HAIR, BIG HEART, BIG HIT!’

DAILY TELEGRAPH


MARK BENTON

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‘THE MUSICALWITH EVERYTHINGA TRIUMPH!’

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‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW’

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Tuesday 2 – Saturday 13 July

HairsprayThe West End’s favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, returns to Nottingham.

Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves.

Stage and screen star Mark Benton plays the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna. He is joined on stage by Lucy Benjamin as the scheming TV executive and archetypal ‘showbiz mom’ Velma Von Tussle, X Factor finalist Marcus Collins as Seaweed Stubbs, and newcomer Freya Sutton as big-hearted, big-haired teen heroine Tracy Turnblad.

Hairspray is the musical with everything – the ultimate feel-good show which has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe.

Big Hair, Big Heart, Big Hit – Book Now!

‘The most happy, funny, sunny show in town’ Sunday Express

‘Hilarious! A Hit! Just Go!’ Magic FM

‘A sure fire hit’ Nottingham Post (of the 2011 tour)

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm & WED 2pm Stalls £40 £37.50 £34.50 Dress Circle £40 £37.50 Upper Circle £37.50 £34.50 Balcony £25 £19

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £45 £41.50 £37.50 Dress Circle £45 £41.50 Upper Circle £41.50 £37.50 Balcony £27 £20

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue 2 and Wed 3 July 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls and £3 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Wed 2pm

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




No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday 7.30pm, and Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30pm performances


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Monday 29 July – Saturday 3 August

Murder Live! By Mary Elliott NelsonIn a secluded house on a small island off the Cornish coast, a group of strangers meet for the first time; cut off from the outside world. It could only be... the latest reality TV show! But what kind of programme is really being made? Who is behind this sinister media experiment? And will millions of viewers sit and watch as the contestants are eliminated... forever?

Monday 29 July – Saturday 24 August

Classic ThrillerSeason 2013

The Colin McIntyreTabs Productions & Theatre Royal Nottingham presents

The Classic Thrillers return to enthral and entertain. Don't miss out on four weeks of murder, intrigue, mystery and first class entertainment.

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PricesMON – FRI 7.30pm & SAT 8pm Stalls £20 £17.50 £15 Dress Circle £20 £17.50 Upper Circle £17.50 £15 Balcony £12.50 £10

WED 2pm & SAT 5pm Stalls £16.50 £14.50 £12.50 Dress Circle £16.50 £14.50 Upper Circle £14.50 £12.50 Balcony £11 £10

Save MoneySee All Four Plays for £56 (evenings), or £44 (matinees). Savings apply to the Stalls and Upper Circle only

Royal Friends All tickets £14.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle, or £16.50 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm performances

Over 60s, Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm, or see all 4 plays for £40

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

No concessions in the Balcony or for Saturday 8pm performances


Monday 5 – Saturday 10 August

The Gentle HookBy Francis DurbridgeStacey Harrison is a woman who seems to have everything in life; charm, intelligence, sophistication and a highly successful career. But when she kills an intruder in her home, cracks start to appear in her story and a gripping thriller unfolds.


Murder Mistaken by Janet Green Murder is his business and Edward is a very successful ‘business man’. After hastening the end of his wealthy and elderly first wife, Edward sets his sights on his next victim. But who will receive the brunt of his murderous tactics? Packed with unexpected twists, the spine-chilling workings of the killer's mind are laid bare for all to see!


Murderer by Anthony ShafferIn this dark twisting comedy thriller from the writer of Sleuth, we meet a failed artist who likes to re-enact famous murder cases from the past. When the police pay him a visit, following a tip-off from a nosey neighbour, the lines between fiction and reality start to blur and the scene is set for a gripping tale of murderous charades.

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What the press said about last year's Classic Thriller Season

‘This is a treat, in the best traditions of the Thriller Season’ Nottingham Post review for Murder in the Small Hours

‘All five main actors are utterly believable in their roles…’ Nottingham Post review for Shock

‘…certainly proved a treat for audiences, with some super performances all round’ Derby Telegraph review for Murder in the Small Hours

‘The suspense season has been a fixture on the summer calendar at the Theatre Royal for many years, and long may it remain’ Newark Advertiser review for Murder in the Small Hours

‘… keeps you guessing until the very end’ Newark Advertiser review for The Final Twist

‘A gripping yarn well brought to life’ Newark Advertiser review for Frankenstein

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Wednesday 28 August 7.30pm

The GrumbleweedsFollowing their knockout pantomime season as The Brokers Men in Cinderella, join Robin and Graham as they celebrate 50 years in show business together for a one night special return date.

See the masters of comedy let loose in their own two man show. Over two hours, this performance promises to be seriously funny.

Tickets £17.50An administration fee of 5% will be added to all ticket purchases using a credit/debit card. Tickets are subject to availability

Thursday 29 August – Sunday 1 SeptemberFrom the creators of The Gruffalo

Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell-out tour and monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child.

‘The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...’One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation. www.gruffaloschildlive.com

★★★★ ‘Perfect children’s entertainment’

The Scotsman

All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004, published by Macmillan Children’s Books

PricesTHU 2pm, FRI 11am, 2pm, SAT 11am, 2pm, SUN 11am, 2pm Tickets £12 & £10 Save MoneyGroups (10+) All tickets £8 for Thu 2pm and Fri 11am & 2pm


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Saturday 14 September 7.30pm

Nottingham RocksFollowing on from the huge success of last year’s breathtaking performances Nottingham Rocks returns to the Theatre Royal. Featuring some of the very best musical talent that Nottingham has to offer, the soon-to-be-confirmed line up will perform live on stage with an orchestra. This unique evening is a must see show for any music fan in the city.

Tickets £10 An administration fee of 5% will be added to all ticket purchases using a credit/debit card. Tickets are subject to availability

Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 SeptemberMusic & Lyrics in association with The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton present

Fiddler On The RoofBook by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick From the award-winning producers of The King and I and High Society comes a new production of one of the world’s favourite musicals, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge and master of the musical stage.Tevye, the local milkman in his village of Anatevka, has always stuck by his traditions but suddenly his head-strong daughters decide that they want to marry for love, rather than accept whatever Yente the Matchmaker comes up with. Tevye loves his daughters but has to convince his wife, and the villagers, that their decisions are actually falling in with tradition – not an easy thing to do, but if anyone can do it, the wily Tevye can!Filled to the brim with classic songs such as If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset and To Life, Fiddler on the Roof was the longest running production on Broadway for over 13 years and when you join Tevye, his family and friends, you will understand why.Tickets £37.50 – £19 Concessions available

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Friday 4 October 11am & 1pmUgly DucklingUgly Duckling is Northern Ballet’s first ballet especially for children and is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the magic of live ballet, music and theatre.northernballet.com/ducklingTickets £5 Under 16s All tickets £4Running time 45 minutes

Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 OctoberA Midsummer Night’s DreamNorthern Ballet’s mischievous production brings you ballet that is witty, colourful and hugely entertaining. This Olivier Award nominated production moves from the stylish elegance of the 1940s to a Technicolour dreamworld where Puck’s magical mayhem weaves a tangled web of love. Music from Mendelssohn and Brahms, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, completes this dance adaptation of Shakespeare’s fantastically funny play.Tickets £35 – £11 Concessions available

Tickets £28.50 – £14 Concessions available


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Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal is not only a city centre landmark but also one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain. Our exciting and diverse programme of top-quality entertainment offers the very best touring drama, opera, ballet and contemporary dance alongside blockbuster West End musicals, comedy and pantomimes.

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JuneDay Dates Performances Time Page

Sat 1 Propeller 2pm & 7.30pm 4 Sun 2 Mon 3 The Third Stage – 7.30pm 22 Jake Thackray Rides Again Tue 4 High Society 7.30pm RF 5 Wed 5 High Society 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 6 High Society 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 7 High Society 7.30pm Sat 8 High Society 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 9 Mon 10 9 to 5 7.30pm RF 6 Tue 11 9 to 5 7.30pm Wed 12 9 to 5 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 13 9 to 5 7.30pm Fri 14 9 to 5 7.30pm Sat 15 9 to 5 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 16 Mon 17 Love at Lunch 1pm 21 Birdsong 7.30pm RF 7 Tue 18 Birdsong 7.30pm Wed 19 Birdsong 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 20 Birdsong 7.30pm Fri 21 Birdsong 7.30pm Sat 22 Birdsong 2.30pm & 7.3opm Sun 23 Mon 24 Soul Sister 7.30pm RF 8 Tue 25 Soul Sister 7.30pm Wed 26 Soul Sister 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 27 Soul Sister 7.30pm Fri 28 Soul Sister 7.30pm Sat 29 Soul Sister 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 30

JulyDay Dates Performances Time Page

Mon 1 Tue 2 Hairspray 7.30pm RF 10 & 11 Wed 3 Hairspray 2pm & 7.30pm RF Thu 4 Hairspray 7.30pm Fri 5 The Royal Writers 1pm 21 Hairspray 7.30pm 10 & 11 Sat 6 Hairspray 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 7 Mon 8 Hairspray 7.30pm 10 & 11 Tue 9 Hairspray 7.30pm Wed 10 Hairspray 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 11 Hairspray 7.30pm Fri 12 Hairspray 7.30pm Sat 13 Hairspray 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 14 Mon 15 The 39 Steps 7.30pm RF 9 Tue 16 The 39 Steps 7.30pm Wed 17 The 39 Steps 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 18 The 39 Steps 7.30pm Fri 19 The 39 Steps 7.30pm Sat 20 The 39 Steps 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 21

Mon 22 Maintenance Week Tue 23 Maintenance Week Wed 24 Maintenance Week Thu 25 Maintenance Week Fri 26 Maintenance Week Sat 27 Maintenance Week Sun 28 Mon 29 Murder Live! 7.30pm RF 12 & 13 Tue 30 Murder Live! 7.30pm Wed 31 Murder Live! 2pm & 7.30pm

AugustDay Dates Performances Time Page

Thu 1 Murder Live! 7.30pm 12 & 13 Fri 2 Murder Live! 7.30pm Sat 3 Murder Live! 5pm & 8pm Sun 4 Mon 5 The Gentle Hook 7.30pm RF 12 & 13 Tue 6 The Gentle Hook 7.30pm Wed 7 The Gentle Hook 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 8 The Gentle Hook 7.30pm Fri 9 The Gentle Hook 7.30pm Sat 10 The Gentle Hook 5pm & 8pm Sun 11 Mon 12 Murder Mistaken 7.30pm RF 12 & 13 Tue 13 Murder Mistaken 7.30pm Wed 14 Murder Mistaken 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 15 Murder Mistaken 7.30pm Fri 16 Murder Mistaken 7.30pm Sat 17 Murder Mistaken 5pm & 8pm Sun 18 Mon 19 Murderer 7.30pm RF 12 & 13 Tue 20 Murderer 7.30pm Wed 21 Murderer 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 22 Murderer 7.30pm Fri 23 Murderer 7.30pm Sat 24 Murderer 5pm & 8pm Sun 25 Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 The Grumbleweeds 7.30pm 14 Thu 29 The Gruffalo’s Child 2pm 14 Fri 30 The Gruffalo’s Child 11am & 2pm Sat 31 The Gruffalo’s Child 11am & 2pm

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Sat 1 Sun 2 Mon 3 Tue 4 Wed 5 Thu 6 Fri 7 Sat 8 Bernstein on Broadway 7.30pm 22 Sun 9 Young Elizabethan FootballMon 10 Tue 11 Wed 12 Thu 13 Fri 14 Now Hear This! 2pm 21 Drivetime Concert 6pm 23 Sat 15 The Moody Blues 8pm 23 Sun 16 Mon 17 Tue 18 Wed 19 Josh Groban 8.30pm 23 Thu 20 Fri 21 Sat 22 Beanbag Music Club 11am, 1.15pm, 3pm 23Sun 23 Jonathan and Charlotte 7.30pm 24Mon 24Tue 25 Bonnie Raitt 7.30pm 24Wed 26 Thu 27 Fri 28 CBSO 7.30pm 24 Sat 29 Sun 30

JulyDay Dates Performances Time Page

Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 An Evening with Boycott & Aggers 7.30pm 24 Fri 5 Strictly Confidential 7.30pm 25 Sat 6 Strictly Stagecoach 7pm 25 Sun 7Mon 8 Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri 12 Concert for Courage 7.30pm 25Sat 13 John Williams’ Blockbusters II 7.30pm 25 Sun 14 Mon 15 NTU GraduationTue 16 NTU GraduationWed 17 NTU Graduation Thu 18 NTU Graduation Fri 19 NTU GraduationSat 20 Milos Karadaglic 7.30pm 26 Sun 21Mon 22 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm RF 27 Tue 23 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm Wed 24 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm Thu 25 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 7.30pm Fri 26 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 5pm & 8.15pm Sat 27 Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 28 Mon 29 Young Film-Makers Summer School 21 Tue 30 Young Film-Makers Summer School Wed 31 Young Film-Makers Summer School

AugustDay Dates Performances Time Page

Thu 1 Young Film-Makers Summer School 21Fri 2 Young Film-Makers Summer School Sat 3 Sun 4 Mon 5 Dance Summer School Mini Movers 21 Tue 6 Dance Summer School Mini Movers Wed 7 Dance Summer School Mini Movers Thu 8 Dance Summer School Mini Movers Fri 9 Dance Summer School Mini Movers Sat 10 Sun 11 Mon 12 Tue 13 GHOST – The Musical 7.30pm RF 28 & 29Wed 14 GHOST – The Musical 2pm &7.30pm Thu 15 GHOST – The Musical 7.30pm Fri 16 GHOST – The Musical 7.30pm Sat 17 GHOST – The Musical 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 18Mon 19 GHOST – The Musical 7.30pm 28 & 29 Tue 20 GHOST – The Musical 7.30pm Wed 21 GHOST – The Musical 2pm & 7.30pmThu 22 GHOST – The Musical 7.30pm Fri 23 GHOST – The Musical 7.30pm Sat 24 GHOST – The Musical 2.30pm & 7.30pmSun 25 Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 Thu 29 Fri 30

Beanbag Music Club 22 June Priscilla Queen of the Desert from 22 July GHOST – The Musical from 13 August

RF Royal Friends discounts apply An administration fee of 5% will be added to all ticket purchases using a credit/debit card. Tickets are subject to availability

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‘One of the finest acoustics in Europe’ Bryn Terfel

‘It is our constant experience that it is the most enjoyable hall to play in. We know that we can give our best and it will sound marvellous’ Sir Mark Elder (November 2012)

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FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIESFriday 14 June 2pmNow Hear This!The Nottingham Classics Schools’ ConcertTickets: £3The Hallé are back with another jaw-dropping, hair-raising concert for children aged 8 to 12. This year’s concert is on the theme of travel and is the perfect introduction to the sounds of the orchestra. It also gives young musicians the chance to get a piece of the action in the ‘Come and Play’ performance for young musicians and in a 2000-strong sing-a-long with the Hallé. For more details and booking visit www.trch.co.uk/nowhearthis

Saturdays – 1 & 22 June, 20 July, 17 August 10.30am

Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage ToursCost: £6 per personSuitable for all ages, Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tour gives you the chance to explore behind-the-scenes at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August

Young Film-Makers Summer SchoolRoyal Concert HallThe hugely popular Young Film-Makers summer school returns for a week of non-stop film-making action. Ideal for 8–16s who want to get a taste of film making on both sides of the camera whilst having loads of fun and making new friends. No experience necessary. To book visit www.young-film-makers.com or call 0870 383 0082.

NEW LUNCHTIME EVENTSMonday 17 June 1pmLove at Lunch from the Royal Company StorytellersTheatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer FREEFresh from their sell-out event at the Nottingham Festival of Words, the Royal Company Storytellers present an hour of traditional tales based on the theme of love and desire. Both moving and inspirational, these stories are a perfect way to relax over lunch.

Friday 5 July 1pm

The Royal WritersTheatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer FREEWith rave reviews from their inaugural appearance at the Nottingham Festival of Words, The Royal Writers, part of the Theatre Royal’s 55+ arts programme, present an entertaining hour of prose, poetry and monologues for a summer’s day. No need to book for either of the Lunchtime events – just drop in and enjoy a drink. Bar opens from 12.15pm.

Monday 5 – Friday 9 AugustSummer School Dance Mash-UpFOR CHILDREN AND yOUNG PEOPLE AGED 7 – 18Royal Concert Hall Cost: £70 per participantLed by professional dance specialists we are delighted to announce a special Dance Summer School for 2013 that combines ballet and street dance and leads to a one-off performance on the stage of the Royal Concert Hall.

Monday 5 – Wednesday 7 August 1.45pm – 2.45pmMini-Movers Summer Dance WorkshopsFOR CHILDREN AGED 2 – 5 AND THEIR FAMILIESRoyal Concert Hall, Level 4 Foyer Cost: £15 per child for three sessionsThis is a new pilot scheme for young children to come along and get dancing. Led by our professional and experienced tutors, these lively sessions will certainly get everyone moving and having fun. And don’t forget parents can join in too. For an information pack and enrolment form – for either the Summer School or Min-Movers – visit the education section of the website.

For more information about all our work visit the website www.trch.co.uk or follow us on Facebook at ‘Royal Education’ and Twitter@trchcreative

Or alternatively, contact:

David Longford, Education Manager 0115 989 5531 [email protected]

Caroline Pope, Education Officer 0115 989 5627 [email protected]

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Welcome to The Third Stage… the home for our range of spoken word and music events in the informal surroundings of the Theatre Royal’s Dress Circle Foyer. The bar is open for your choice of tipple. Take a seat, relax and enjoy.

Monday 3 June 7.30pm

Jake Thackray Rides AgainJake Thackray’s wonderful songs come to life in singer Keith Smith’s affectionate homage. Cross-dressing nuns, devilish doings from the ladies of Castleford and over-amorous poultry guaranteed!Tickets £6 Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 September

Faulty Towers THE DininG ExPERiEnCEBasil, Sybil and Manuel visit the Theatre Royal bringing with them a ‘two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ (Daily Telegraph) that is ‘outstanding’ (Fringe Review). This pitch-perfect tribute to ‘Fawlty Towers’ starts as the audience waits to be seated, then hurtles along for two hours of fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific comedy theatre. With only a third of the show scripted, everything stays fresh as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve some madcap mayhem and a three-course meal, with the audience playing the part of their restaurant diners. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience was born in Brisbane in 1997 and made its international debut in 2008 at the Edinburgh Fringe.‘A rip-roaringly hilarious night out’ This Is London‘Cleese would be delighted’ The Public Reviews, London West End To get a flavour of the event go to www.youtube.com/flyingmonkeyfilmCost per diner £42.50 Arrive for 7pm. Price includes 3 course meal and performance which will commence shortly after 7pm. 60 per Dining Experience. Drinks not included in ticket price.

Saturday 8 June 7.30pm

Bernstein on BroadwayRoyal Philharmonic OrchestraConductor David Charles Abell Vocalists Mary Carewe, Sarah Eyden and Graham BickleyJoin us for this celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s fabulous musicals in an evening full of the glitz and glamour of Broadway. This concert features music from all of the composer’s hit musicals – West Side Story, On the Town, Candide and Wonderful Town.Conductor David Charles Abell is joined by an impressive line up of West End vocalists for a feast of favourite songs including New York, New York, Tonight, America, and A Little Bit in Love. With orchestral thrills delivered by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this is an evening that no Bernstein fan will want to miss.Tickets £35 – £10 Groups Discounts availableNOTE: This concert is not part of the Subscription Series

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Saturday 15 June 8pm

The Moody Blues With a musical legacy spanning four decades and hits including Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, The Story in Your Eyes, Isn’t Life Strange and I Know You’re Out There Somewhere, the group has sold over 55 million albums making them one of the top-selling touring bands ever.

The Moody Blues are Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge.

Tickets £39.50

Friday 14 June 6pm

The Drivetime ConcertWith the HalléLeave the traffic jams behind and go on a more exciting journey! Enjoy an hour of orchestral music courtesy of the world-famous Hallé orchestra, including classics by Ravel, Rossini, Copland and Shostakovich, as well as great film scores from Star Wars and Back to the Future. This informal, family-friendly concert also allows you the chance to join hundreds of other singers of all ages and experience in the magnificent ‘Drivetime Choir’, performing two choral classics backed by the inspiring sounds of a full symphony orchestra.Tickets £7.50 Drivetime Choir members £5 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults) £20For more information about the Drivetime Choir and to apply online, visit www.trch.co.uk/drivetime.

Wednesday 19 June 8.30pm

Josh GrobanAll That Echoes

This four time multi-platinum selling singer songwriter performs from his sixth studio album, All That Echoes. In 2007, Groban charted as the number 1 selling artist in the US with 21 million albums and global sales in excess of 25 million. ‘All That Echoes’ follows the huge success of albums ‘Closer’, and ‘Awake’ and hits including You Raise Me Up, February Song, You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up), Believe, Remember Me, and In Her Eyes.

Tickets £42.50

NOTE: No Support or interval

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Saturday 22 June 11am, 1.15pm* & 3pm

Beanbag Music ClubBeanie Bear presents these family-friendly concerts in the informal setting of the Royal Concert Hall foyer. Pull up a beanbag and have heaps of fun joining in with the singing and dancing.

Comic! Clown! Chaos! With Alasdair Malloy and Sinfonia VivaExplore the world of musical comedy with Alasdair and his friends –featuring clowns, the circus, slapstick and the chance to get hands-on with every instrument of the orchestra.Tickets £7* Bring your lunch from 1pm for a picnic with

Beanie Bear – show starts at 1.15pmJoin Beanie’s Gang! Sign up for beanmail for the latest news from Beanie and her friends at [email protected] out for further Beanbag Music Club concerts from September


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Sunday 23 June 7.30pm

Jonathan and CharlotteClassical singing sensations Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli first came to attention during the 2012 series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ reaching the final and performing in front of a TV audience of 14 million.The tour follows the release of their debut album ‘Together’, which reached Number 5 in the UK album charts.Tickets £30 & £27.50

Friday 28 June 7.30pm

City of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraConductor Andris Nelsons Soprano Lucy Crowe Alto Mihoko Fujimura Tenor Ben Johnson Bass Iain Paterson City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ChorusAndris Nelsons conducts his acclaimed orchestra in this Romantic programme, beginning with Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony. A tour of Italy in 1830 left him with an overwhelming impression of the ‘land of nature, delighting every heart,’ and inspired his most effervescent masterpiece. One of the most moving stories of Beethoven is that one of the soloists at the premiere of his 9th Symphony had to turn the deaf composer around so that he could witness the tumultuous applause. The choral finale, which proclaims the words of Schiller’s Ode to Joy, remains one of the most ecstatic moments in musical history.Tickets £32 – £10

Tuesday 25 June 7.30pm

Bonnie Raitt An institution in American music – a nine-time Grammy-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bonnie Raitt has undoubtedly changed the landscape of Soul, Rock, and Blues.

Rolling Stone affirmed her impact, highlighting the ‘sheer verve and skill’ that have made her one of only two women among the ‘100 Greatest Guitarists’.

Following the release of last year’s ‘Slipstream’ – her first album in 7 years – Raitt now tours, bringing her daring bluesy sound, inimitable slide guitar and soulful vocals to the UK. Tickets £33.50 & £28.50

Thursday 4 July 7.30pm

An Evening with Boycott and AggersTo celebrate this summer’s Ashes clashes, two titans of the airwaves meet live on stage for the first time. Geoffrey Boycott – England’s brilliant opening batsman – is a controversial character who divides the cricket world. BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew has emerged from the notoriety of the ‘leg over’ incident to become one of the country’s finest commentators and interviewers. The pair debate hot topics from the Ashes series – as well as Boycs’ views on modern cricketers – in a show which is fun, fiery and full of surprises.‘If you take all the people I have worked with, Boycott is a mile ahead of any of them, he really is. I rate him that highly. His content is flawless’ Jack Bannister, ex-cricketer and TMS commentatorTickets £21£1 of each ticket sold will be donated to the PCA Benevolent Fund


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Friday 12 July 7.30pm

Concert for CourageA Concert for Courage is a Nottingham-inspired musical tribute to the courage and bravery of our soldiers. Featuring local performers The Opera Dudes (Tim Lole and Neil Allen), The Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers and the Carlton Male Voice Choir who will perform a musical celebration including Nessun Dorma (Turandot), Gee Officer Krupke (West Side Story) and Do You Hear The People Sing? (Les Misérables).We are The Soldiers’ Charity giving lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. They risk so much for us, but for them, it’s just doing their job. In return, we provide financial assistance when they are in real need.

In aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

Tickets £15

Saturday 6 July 7pm

Strictly StagecoachAs Stagecoach Theatre Arts celebrates its 25th Anniversary, join Stagecoach West Bridgford, Beeston, Southwell, Mansfield and Nottingham in a charity performance comprising over 300 local children. With a special celebrity guest presenter, the children showcase their own celebration of the best of musical theatre.

Tickets £13 Concessions £9All profits from this performance will go to Diabetes UK and the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Saturday 13 July 7.30pm

John Williams Blockbusters: Part IICity of Birmingham Symphony OrchestraConductor Michael Seal Presenter Tommy Pearson Following its sell out performance at the Royal Concert Hall last year, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is back with another spectacular instalment of John Williams’ most brilliant and popular film scores. Broadcaster Tommy Pearson is your guide to this musical thrill-ride through barnstorming adventures, heartfelt romance, epic duels, and galaxies far, far away. Besides the composer’s timeless themes to Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter, there is also the chance to enjoy more recent soundtracks including War Horse and Lincoln. Tickets £35 – £13 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults) £50 (Stalls and Tier 1 only) Go Classics £5

Friday 5 July 7.30pm

Strictly ConfidentialFollowing the continued success of BBC One’s ratings-winning ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Craig Revel Horwood’s brand new show, Strictly Confidential gives theatre audiences the chance to peek inside the Strictly glitter ball. Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite give audiences a personal insight into the stories and events that led them to their Strictly Come Dancing adventure.

The show – written and directed by Revel Horwood, the country’s most notorious TV entertainment judge – takes fans on an epic journey told through live music, song and dance routines.Tickets £39.50 – £25


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Saturday 14 September 7.30pm

Deacon BlueFollowing a sell-out 2012 tour and celebrating the 25th anniversary release of their debut album, ‘Raintown’, as well as the release of their Top 20 album ‘The Hipsters’, Deacon Blue embark on their biggest tour in over a decade.

Don’t miss the band as they perform all-time classic hits including Real Gone Kid, Dignity, and Chocolate Girl, as well as material from ‘The Hipsters’ (an album featuring three A-listed Radio 2 singles in 2012).

Tickets £39.50 & £29.50LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Saturday 20 July 7.30pm

Milos KaradaglicEnglish Chamber OrchestraConductor Jaime MartinThe world’s most talked-about classical guitarist, Milos Karadaglic, comes to the Royal Concert Hall for the first time. His debut album topped the classical charts in 2011 and his follow up album ‘Pasión’, has just been released to great acclaim. Milos will be performing Rodrigo’s immortal Concierto de Aranjuez as well as Granados’s Intermezzo from Goyescas and Piazzolla’s Libertango. There are also plenty of Latin orchestral thrills from the English Chamber Orchestra, who will perform Rossini’s overture to The Italian Girl in Algiers, Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance and Respighi’s suite The Birds.Tickets £35 – £10

Tuesday 8 October 2.30pm

The Good Old Days of Music Hall and VarietyA fabulous show certain to transport you back to the days of Music Hall and Variety entertainment, and starring legendary comedian-entertainer Jimmy Cricket, star of stage, TV and the Royal Variety Show.Backed by a full company of singers, hilarious comedy and speciality acts, live band and featuring lots of songs you will know and want to sing along with, the show also includes Special Guests Shep’s Banjo Boys – stars of TV (The Comedians) and for their appearances at the London Palladium.A show not to be missed! Why not bring along a group booking? And join in with all the fun!Tickets £13.50 Over 60s £12.50 Groups 1 free ticket per 10 tickets purchased

Friday 20 September 8pm

Bill BaileyQualmpeddlerBill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey.This show has all the classic Bill Bailey elements, trademark musical mash-ups, multi-lingual riffs, films, songs, philosophizing and silliness on a grand scale… plus one amazing owl.‘Witty, clever and cheeky, Bailey was wickedly funny on every topic he broached’ Newcastle Herald (Australia)Tickets £25LIMITED AVAILABILITYNOTE: No Support. Latecomers will not be admitted. This is the same show as the 25 May 2013 visit


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Monday 22 – Saturday 27 July

Get ready for the ride of your life!

Direct from the West End and starring Jason Donovan, the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla Queen Of The Desert – The Musical comes to Nottingham for one week only!

Winner of 4 ‘WhatsOnStage.com’ awards – including ‘Best New Musical’, and based on the smash-hit movie – Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever dreamed of. Jason Donovan stars as Tick, the role he originated in the West End.

With a dazzling array of outrageous Olivier and Tony Award-winning costumes and a hit-parade of dance floor favourites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING... INSANELY GLITZY’ Daily TelegraphParental Guidance is recommended for children 15 years and under

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm Stalls £37 £34.50 £32Tier 1 £37 £34.50 Tier 2 £22 £17

FRI 5pmStalls £29.50 £27.50 £25.50Tier 1 £29.50 £27.50Tier 2 £20 £15

FRI 8.15pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pmStalls £39.50 £36.50 £33.50Tier 1 £39.50 £36.50 Tier 2 £24 £19

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon 7.30pm

Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm

Groups (10+)Save £4 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm

Groups (20+)Save £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased. Applies Mon – Thu 7.30pm

Customers with disabilities50% discount (Stalls only)

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Tuesday 13 – Saturday 24 August

GHOST – The Musical‘SIMPLY OUT OF THIS WORLD’ The SunDirect from the West End, the smash-hit musical GHOST comes to Nottingham for two weeks this August.

Based on the Oscar-winning movie that captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 90s, GHOST is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next, trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer.

Adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin from his own Oscar-winning screenplay, the amazing special effects and dazzling staging are by the multi award-winning Paul Kieve (Inner Magic Circle member) and Tony Award-winner Matthew Warchus.

With a score by rock legends and Grammy award-winners, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson and Alanis Morrisette), and featuring the unforgettable Unchained Melody, GHOST is a rollercoaster ride of romance and comedy with dazzling state-of-the-art staging – it’s ‘JAW-DROPPINGLY AMAZING’ Manchester Evening News.

PricesMON – THU 7.30pm Stalls £37 £34.50 £32Tier 1 £37 £34.50 Tier 2 £22 £17

WED 2pmStalls £29.50 £27.50 £25.50Tier 1 £29.50 £27.50Tier 2 £20 £15

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pmStalls £39.50 £36.50 £33.50Tier 1 £39.50 £36.50Tier 2 £24 £19

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Tue 13 Aug 7.30pm

Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm performances

Family Ticket£90 for 4 (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon & Tue 7.30pm, and Wed 2pm performances (applies to the Stalls only)

Groups (10+)Save £4 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Mon – Thu 7.30pm performances

Groups (20+)Save £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased. Applies Mon – Thu 7.30pm performances


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Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 November Created and staged by SLAVA

Slava’s SnowshowAfter two sell-out seasons at London’s Royal Festival Hall, this multi-award winning international theatrical sensation returns to Nottingham to delight and thrill audiences with its mix of comedy, poignancy and stunning spectacle.

This winter, experience the joyous dream-like world, unlike anything you have seen before, which will touch both your heart and funny bone, culminating in a breathtaking blizzard leaving you knee deep in snow!

The sell-out sensation is back!

PricesWED 7.30pm, THU 3pm & 7.30pmStalls £26 £22 £18Tier 1 £26 £22 £18

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 3pm & 7.30pm, SUN 3pmStalls £29 £25 £21Tier 1 £29 £25 £21

Save MoneyRoyal Friends Save £10 on top price tickets in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Wed 7.30pm


Under 16sSave £8 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for Wed – Fri 7.30pm, Thu 3pm, and Sat & Sun 3pm

Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, StudentsSave £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for Wed – Fri 7.30pm, Thu 3pm, and Sat & Sun 3pm

Family Ticket£72 for 4 (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls and Tier 1 for Wed – Fri 7.30pm, Thu 3pm and Sat & Sun 3pm (Stalls only)

Groups (10+)Save 10%


No concessions on £18 tickets in the Stalls and Tier 1 or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance


THE WEST END AND WORLDWIDE HIT!

★★★★★ ‘A magical work of wonder’ Evening Standard‘Simply thrilling... unmissable’ The Independent

Recommended for children 8+


How to book your ticketsOnline Please visit www.trch.co.uk

In Person Box Office open Monday to Saturday 9am – 8.30pm On Sundays the Box Office will open 1 hour prior to the performance

The Box Office is situated in the Royal Concert Hall foyer on South Sherwood Street.

By Phone 0115 989 5555 Monday – Saturday 9am – 8.30pm

Groups 0115 989 5555 [email protected]

Schools 0115 989 5627 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

By Post Make cheques payable to ‘The Royal Centre’

Address Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Box Office, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND

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General InformationPlease note – An administration fee of 5% will be added to all ticket purchases using a credit/debit card. Tickets are subject to availability. Payments by cash, cheque or voucher are not subject to an administration fee.Please note that all concessions and discounts are subject to availability, and cannot be applied retrospectively.All cards accepted except for Electron, Solo and AMEX. Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of show cancellation. Tickets can be posted 2nd class for a charge of 50p. Concessions available on certain shows and performances (see specific show pages for details).Please note that payment by cheque will only be accepted up to 7 days prior to the performance (this is due to clearing periods). Follow us on Facebook and Twitter:

East Midlands Trains would like to inform you of upcoming changes to rail services between 20 July and 26 August 2013.Network Rail will be undertaking major re-signalling works in and around Nottingham station. This will cause significant changes to your normal journey, as most train services will not be able to call at Nottingham station. For further information visit www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

EASY TRAVEL TO GREAT SHOWSLeave your car at home and take the tram or any Nottingham City Transport bus* to the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall.Buy a Royal Ticket for just £2 return and you’ll fly through the traffic, leaving plenty of time for a relaxing bite to eat or pre-show drink.

Each Royal Ticket is valid until midnight too, so there’s no need to rush off straight after the show.

Simply add a Royal Ticket to your next booking either in person at our Box Office, by phone on 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk

* Valid on any NCT bus except 26/100 past Carlton-le-Willows School and the number 1 past Clifton Pastures.

need a bus for your visit to the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall?

Why Nott? Transport offers affordable, high-quality transport solutions from reputable, risk-assessed providers.

If you want to take advantage of these excellent rates then visit www.mynottingham.gov.uk/whynott

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Access Informationfor the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert HallWe aim to make every customer’s visit as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Please advise us of your needs at the time of booking and our box office staff will do everything they can to help.For a comprehensive guide to our access facilities please visit www.trch.co.uk/access, call our Access Office on 0115 989 5609, or email [email protected].

Physical Access

Wheelchair spaces are available in both the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall. Scooters and large size wheelchairs may require more space so please advise us of your needs at the time of booking.There is a lift in the Royal Concert Hall to all levels. We currently have no lift in the Theatre Royal.Reduced price tickets are available to customers with disabilities, subject to status and availability. If you are unable to attend a performance unless accompanied, we can offer a discount on your companion’s ticket, too. Our box office staff are happy to advise you based on your individual circumstances. For detailed information about disabled parking visit www.trch.co.uk/access

Hearing AssistanceBoth the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall have an infra-red Sennheiser transmission system to relay sound to customers with impaired hearing. For more information visit www.trch.co.uk/accessWe offer Captioned performances to customers with impaired hearing where dialogue and lyrics are displayed in English text at the side of the stage. We also offer a choice of Sign Language Interpreted Performances for BSL users. Details are listed opposite.

Blind & Partially Sighted Customers

Audio Described performances offer a live commentary via headphones for blind or partially sighted customers. Details are listed opposite.Our pre-show Touch tours offer visually impaired customers a unique opportunity to go on to the stage and explore the set, costumes and props before the performance. Please contact our Access Office on 0115 989 5609 or via our website www.trch.co.uk/access for more information.

For access enquiries Please call: 0115 989 5609

or visit www.trch.co.uk/access

Access Performances Audio Described

9 to 5 Saturday 15 June 2.30pmHairspray Saturday 6 July 2.30pmPriscilla Queen of the Desert Saturday 27 July 2.30pmGHOST Friday 16 August 7.30pmTouch Tour times to be confirmed

Sign Language InterpretedPropeller – The Taming of the Shrew Friday 31 May 7.30pm Interpreter – Janet Guest9 to 5 Friday 14 June 7.30pm Interpreter – Donna Ruane Hairspray Friday 12 July 7.30pm Interpreter – Sean FitzsimmonsPriscilla Queen of the Desert Friday 26 July 8.15pm Interpreter – Karl Llorca GHOST Friday 16 August 7.30pm Interpreter – Andy Higgins

Captioned by StagetextBirdsong Saturday 22 June 2.30pmHairspray Saturday 13 July 2.30pmPriscilla Queen of the Desert Saturday 27 July 2.30pmGHOST Saturday 17 August 2.30pm

Assistance Dogs are welcome in both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. Please let us know if you wish to use our dog sitting service at the time of booking.

Alternative FormatsOur brochure is available in Braille, Large Print, Audio CD, Word or PDF format. To request a copy, visit our website at www.trch.co.uk or call our Access Officer on 0115 989 5609.

Access Excellence AwardThe Access Excellence Award was created to raise industry awareness of the regulations and to reward excellence of service for organisations that are embracing an inclusive approach and are making a big difference.We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Bronze Award for Access Excellence 2012.

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Royal Friends Bronze Benefits:• Substantial Savings on tickets – Look out for Royal Friends

discounted performances within the brochure

• No Administration Fee on all tickets purchased saving you 5% off your bookings

• Priority Brochure Mailing – Receive the brochure before the general public

• Regular E-Updates – Find out about venue news and what’s booking in

• Royal Friends Priority Booking Period – Book the best seats before shows go on public sale. Announcements are via e-mail and for select shows only.

• Meet the Cast – An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars

• 4 Free Tour Passes – Explore behind the scenes of our two venues (subject to availability).

• Save 10% at the Theatre Royal Restaurant – plus many other City Centre Discounts

Discounts apply for up to 2 people / 4 people for Family Memberships per production

Bronze Standard Membership £35 Bronze Family

Membership £55 Bronze Student Membership £25

With the Bronze Membership starting at just £25 – this scheme makes an ideal gift for an arts-loving friend, or family member whatever the occasion.

Even if you only occasionally visit the Theatre Royal, you’ll recoup the cost of the membership with the excellent ticket discounts and no booking fees.

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To Join or RenewOnline at www.trch.co.uk/royalfriends or contact the Box Office on 0115 989 5555

Gift MembershipsPlease contact Emma Hustwait on 0115 721 0692 or e-mail [email protected]

Further InformationFor information about the unique benefits of these packages please visit www.trch.co.uk/royalfriends or telephone Claire Brown on 0115 989 5628


The Restaurant The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal offers an elegant and intimate dining experience for both Royal Concert Hall and Theatre Royal customers. Perfectly placed on the Theatre’s Dress Circle level, we are privileged to be the only Restaurant which can offer you the choice to return to your table at the interval to enjoy your dessert and coffee or simply to finish your wine.Our award-winning catering partners, Kudos, devise a regularly changing seasonal menu for The Restaurant, complemented by a carefully selected wine list. Each freshly made dish is created using only the best of ingredients and, wherever possible, locally sourced produce.

Opening times Two hours before performance – usually 12 noon for matinees and 5.30pm for evening performances.

The Green Room café barSituated on the Theatre Royal’s ground floor level, The Green Room café bar is the perfect place to meet for great value bar meals and light bites and to enjoy a pre-show or interval drink.

Opening times Matinee: 12 noon – 11pm (business dependant) Evening: 5pm – 11pm

For further information, or to book a table, call 0115 989 5569 or e-mail [email protected]

Food Glorious Food

Celebration PackagesMake any occasion extra special by booking an exclusive Celebration Package for a performance in either the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall.It is all hassle free, with everything organised for you. Packages can include: two tickets, interval drinks, three course meal with wine or Champagne, a bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates, programme for the show and a host for either part or all of the evening.For more information please visit www.trch.co.uk or contact Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501 or e-mail [email protected]

Conferencing and BanquetingWe also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke celebrations to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates.For information on Conferencing and Banqueting please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or e-mail [email protected]

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Place your business centre stage by forming a Royal Partnership with the East Midlands finest entertainment venueJoin our established and successful scheme and let us create a bespoke Royal Partnership for your business.

Royal Partners benefit from:

• The best seats at every performance

• Advance show announcements, priority bookings and ticket reservations

• Discounted tickets and complimentary programmes

• Flexible hospitality opportunities; from canapé and champagne receptions and four course meals, to simple interval drinks and ice creams

• Access to exclusive promotional platforms to target our Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall audiences

• Unique PR opportunities

• Prominent acknowledgment of your support in our season brochures, programmes and website

• Invitations to exclusive launch events and guest nights

• No administration fees For further information please contact Sara Newnes on

0115 989 5505 or email [email protected]

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Managing Director Robert Sanderson

0115 989 5555www.trch.co.uk

Proud to present World Class Entertainment

For a full city centre map featuring all five zones visit our website at www.trch.co.uk and go to ‘How to find us’.

Bus Nottingham is well served by many fast and frequent buses which stop close to the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. For bus times call Nottingham City Transport on 0115 950 6070, Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelineastmidlands.co.uk

Tram The tram stops directly outside the Theatre Royal and runs every 10 minutes until midnight. For information call 0115 942 7777 or e-mail [email protected]

Rail East Midlands Trains would like to inform you of upcoming changes to their service. From 20 July – 26 August 2013 Network Rail will undertake major re-signalling works in and around Nottingham station. For further information visit www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

Car Follow signs for the city centre and the ‘Royal Zone’. There are several car parks within a 5 minute walk including Talbot Street, Trinity Square and The Crowne Plaza Hotel Car Park. See map for further details.

Taxi Our preferred taxi partner is DG Cars. To book a taxi call 0115 9500 500, visit them on-line at www.dgcars.co.uk or call them for free from one of the phones in the Theatre Royal bar or Royal Concert Hall foyer. D

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to the theatre. Buy a Royal Ticket redeemable at all tram stops and on all Nottingham City bus routes. See page 31 inside for further information.

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Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Brochure June-August 2013