lace market theatre 2015 2016 season brochure

2015/16

The Lace Market Theatre: Halifax Place • Nottingham • NG1 1QNwww.lacemarkettheatre.co.uk / 0115 950 7201Box Office Times: Mon-Fri from 19:30 to 22:00 • Sat from 12:30 to 14:00Patrons: Prunella Scales • Timothy West • Matthew Macfadyen • Keeley Hawes

Winners of the 2015 NANDA play of the year!

Box Office: 0115 950 7201www.lacemarkettheatre.co.ukHalifax Place, Nottingham, NG1 1QN

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September 2015Tue 1 Theatre OpensThur 3 OPEN EVENINGTue 8 Audition for PRESENT LAUGHTERSat 12 Audition for Lace Market Youth Theatre @ 10:30

22-26 MYSTERY OF THE ROSE BOUQUET [S]October 2015

Thur 1 OPEN EVENINGTue 6 Audition for BEAUTIFUL THING

11-17 EDWARD ALBEE'S 'WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?' [A]27-31 SCENES FROM AN EXECUTION [S]

November 2015Tue 10 Audition for A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE

16-21 THE PITMEN PAINTERS [A]December 2015

Fri 4 OPEN EVENINGTue 8 Audition for DANCE OF DEATH

14-19 PRESENT LAUGHTER [A]Sun 20 DING DONG MERRILY: A Festive CelebrationMon 21 Theatre Closes

January 2016Mon 4 Theatre OpensTue 5 Audition for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAMMon 11 OPEN EVENING

18-23 BEAUTIFUL THING [A]

SEASON'S CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

All evening performances commence at 19:30 and matinée performances at 14:30.Other events commence at 19:30 unless otherwise stated.Keep checking our website for details of post-show events and more throughout theseason.[A] = Performances in Main Auditorium[S] = Performances in the Studio


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WELCOME TO THE 2015/16 SEASONWe are pleased to present an eclectic mix of 14 plays in a fascinating and excitingprogramme of drama for the year. As always there are some names, plays and authors,that will be instantly recognisable and some unknown to many. We are fortunate thatwe are able to put on such an extensive and wide ranging programme which I amconfident will retain our reputation of achieving the highest possible productionstandards.The Theatre is pleased to be part of Nottingham's Creative Quarter(www.creativequarter.com) and to support the continuing development of this vibrantpart of the city. Come and see us and other city centre sites 'out-of-hours' during Light Night on 5 February 2016.We invite you not only to come and enjoy the plays as a member ofour audience but to become a member of the Theatre. We areentirely a membership organisation, nobody receives a wage, andwe welcome anybody with an interest in the myriad aspects oftheatre to join us. You'll find more details elsewhere in this brochure.We hope you enjoy the plays we have chosen and we are alwayshappy for you to contact us for more information or to makecomments on [email protected] Philip Hogarth, Chair of the Board of Trustees

USEFUL INFORMATIONCar Park Offer - Nottingham City Council is offering patrons of the Lace Market Theatre aspecial rate at the Lace Market Car Park (see map landmark 3), £3 for 4 hours. You canvalidate your parking ticket at the main Box Office desk opposite the bar. Terms andconditions apply, please see our website for details.Discount Food Offer #1 - Edin is offering patrons of the Lace Market Theatre a specialpre-show discount on the production of a ticket, or confirmation e-mail of ticketpurchase, for the day. Any sandwich with a small glass of wine for £7, available at Edin'sKitchen (see map landmark 5); or a piece of cake and a large hot drink for £5, availableat Edin's Deli Café (see map landmark 4) and Edin's Kitchen (see map landmark 5).Discount Food Offer #2 - The Pitcher & Piano (see map landmark 6) is offering patrons ofthe Lace Market Theatre a 20% discount on pre-show meals (and post-show in the caseof matinées) on the production of a ticket, or confirmation e-mail of ticket purchase, forthe day. Terms and conditions apply, please see our website for details.Auditions - Auditions are held for all our plays, details of which are available on ourwebsite or our Facebook page. Anyone may audition, but membership must beobtained in order to participate in a production. See page 12 for other benefits ofmembership.Accessibility - We can accommodate assistance dogs and have a loop hearing systemin both venues. Unfortunately we cannot currently accommodate wheelchairsanywhere in the theatre but are actively exploring ways of achieving this for the benefitof our audiences and members. Please contact the Box Office in advance for anyspecial requirements.


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Director: Jim BrooksVenue: StudioAudition: Thursday 11 June 2015Performances: Tuesday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

Director: Max BromleyVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Thursday 14 July 2015Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday 11 Oct @ 14:30

22 - 26 September 2015A heart warming story of two womenwho find themselves brought together inan institutional setting. They escape fromthe bitter realities of life into a makebelieve world whilst struggling forpsychological dominance.Finding solace in each other’s companythey lay to rest some harsh truths andpoignant memories. In doing so theylearn to understand each other andtherefore themselves.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Cassarotto Ramsey

MYSTERY OF THEROSE BOUQUET

by Manuel Puigtranslated by Allan J. Barker

11 - 17 October 2015Martha and her husband George arejoined at their house by the youngercouple Honey and Nick, for late nightdrinks after a party. During the nightstartling revelations and recriminationsappear as Honey and Nick becomedragged into Martha and George's hellof a marriage.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

EDWARD ALBEE’S‘WHO’S AFRAID OFVIRGINIA WOOLF?’


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Director: Richard MinkleyVenue: StudioAudition: Tuesday 23 June 2015Performances: Tuesday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

Director: Beverley AnthonyVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Thursday 7 July 2015Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

27 - 31 October 2015Galactia always knew that it would be achallenge to paint a canvas of "TheBattle of Lepanto". It has to fill anenormous hall and satisfy the even moreinflated egos of the Venetian rulers. Thesubject matter is enough to make youfeel sick but to make them feel reallysick she wants to show them what a realbattle looks like with bodies in the water,viscera, blood and the huge death toll.No soft hearted statesman or wellintentioned friend can stop her. She willsee it through to the end even if it costsher any dignity she has left, her careerand her freedom.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

16 - 21 November 2015In 1934 a group of Northumberlandminers attended a WEA evening class inart appreciation. Struggling tounderstand the paintings they werepresented with, they began to paint theeveryday things they saw around them,producing some iconic artwork.Lee Hall, writer of Billy Elliot, againchampions that culture should beavailable to all and tells their story in thisaward winning play. Funny, emotiveand entertaining, the play examines thelives of this group of ordinary men whodo extraordinary things.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.


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Director: Gill ScottVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Tuesday 8 September 2015Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

Director: Bex MasonVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Tuesday 6 October 2015Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

14 - 19 December 2015Self-obsessed actor Garry Essendinedelights in celebrity rave reviews, thepick of roles in the West End andadoring female fans. BUT celebrity in the1940’s had as many drawbacks astoday; fans won’t always stay at adistance and what about theentourage whose livelihood depends onyour fame? Throw an estranged wifeand the predatory wife of the businessmanager into the mix and whatemerges is an outrageous comedy thatonly the Master knows how to deliver. Astunning alternative to the usualChristmas fare.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

18 - 23 January 2016An uplifting urban love story of Jamie,and his classmate and neighbour Ste.Together on an inner city housingestate, the teenagers discover comedy,warmth, and the music of Mama Cassthrough their loud-mouthed next doorneighbour Leah. This play exquisitelycaptures what it is to be 16, full of hopeand optimism, and falling for your firstlove.Contains strong language, not suitablefor under 14s.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Independent Talent Group Ltd.


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Director: Dan MaddisonVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Tuesday 10 November 2015Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

Director: Paul JohnsonVenue: StudioAudition: Tuesday 8 December 2015Performances: Tuesday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

15 - 20 February 2016Premiered in 1893 shortly before Wildewas arrested for the first time, the secretsof the upper classes are the focus of thiswitty tirade against society’s differingtreatment of men and women. Moneyand innocence combine seeminglyforcing their protagonists to makedecisions they will later regret.Improbably witty repartee andscandalous sarcasm serve to emphasiserather than hide the play’s deepersocial message. A forerunner of bothLady Windemere’s Fan and TheImportance of Being Ernest, their trivialroots can be seen in this oftenneglected classic.

1 - 5 March 2016Edgar, a retired army captain, andAlice, a former actress, are awaitingtheir 25th wedding anniversary. Sociallyand physically isolated on a remoteisland, they spend their days despisingeach other until the arrival of Alice'scousin Kurt. When Kurt discovers Edgarhas had influence over the outcome ofhis recent divorce, he forms an alliancewith Alice to plot against the captainwith unexpected results. This darklyhumorous classic, which paved the wayfor plays like Who's Afraid of VirginiaWoolf, leaves the audiencecontemplating the nature of marriage.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Nick Hern Books

Dance of Deathby August Strindberg

translation by Stephen Mulrine


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Director: Roger WatsonVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Saturday 12 September 2015Performances: Wednesday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

Director: Jane HerringVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Tuesday 5 January 2016Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

16 - 19 March 2016NEWSFLASH.JULIUS CAESAR ASSASSINATED!Government forces have clashed withrebels loyal to the tyrant and thecountry looks to be descending into civilwar.A modern style headline, one whichcan be applied throughout history.Shakespeare’s play is as relevant now asever, and this adaptation from the LaceMarket Youth Theatre has a modernsetting – history repeats itself.

18 - 23 April 2016A Midsummer Night’s Dream is aboutromantic love but, as Shakespeare isquick to tell us, "The course of true lovenever did run smooth". The play is awonderfully lyrical reflection on love’smany manifestations – from cruelty andself-deception to happiness andlaughter – blended with the magic offairy enchantment.This most popular of Shakespeare's playsseems a perfect way to commemoratethe 400th anniversary of his death on 23April 1615.


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Director: Marcus WakelyVenue: StudioAudition: Tuesday 2 February 2016Performances: Tuesday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

Director: David SupperVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Tuesday 23 February 2016Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

3 - 7 May 2016Benefactors focuses on the relationshipbetween two "crumbling concepts"marriage and urban renewal schemes,and between two couples. David asuccessful, liberal architect, who doesnot want to build tower blocks but getscaught up in ‘the system’, and hiscapable wife Jane, an anthropologist.Their neighbours are Colin, anacademic turned embittered journalist,and his hopelessly impractical wifeSheila. The play explores the tensionsbetween those who create and thosewho destroy, both in relation tomarriage and urban renewal.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

23 - 28 May 2016A few old members of Mona’s highschool social club, "The Disciples ofJames Dean", have gathered tocommemorate the 20th anniversary ofhis death. The plot switches back andforth between 1955 and 1975 as thetruth about Mona and ’little JimmyDean’ is gradually revealed. Thecomedy is in the characterisation butthe drama is the daily tragedy of whatthe "Disciples” have become.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.


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Director: Cynthia MarshVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Tuesday 22 March 2016Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

Director: Gordon ParsonsVenue: AuditoriumAudition: Tue 5 April & Thur, 7 April 2016Performances: Monday - Saturday @19:30; Matinée Saturday @ 14:30

20 - 25 June 2016An exercise in the thrills and risks of alove affair and the brutality of discovery.In apparently throw-awayconversations, the web of deceit isstretched to breaking point.Travelling backwards in time, weconfront along with Jerry, Emma andRobert, the tensions of near discovery,the deception of memory and the painsof perceived betrayal.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.

18 - 23 July 2016This is a lovely world and we’re put inhere to enjoy it.The infamous real life 1930’s trial of thefun loving Alma Rattenbury and herteenage lover for the murder of theformer’s husband is seen through theeyes of the emotionally repressed EdithDavenport.Rattigan’s powerful final play, acompelling courtroom drama with atwist at the end, mixes grippingentertainment with compassion,suspense and humour.This amateur production is presented by specialarrangement with Samuel French Ltd.


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TICKET PRICES

Special offers:Family ticket for four people, to include one or two adults with children under fifteen, areavailable for Julius Caesar for just £28.

Auditorium Standard Concession MembersMonday Evenings 8 8 7All other performances 11 9 8

StudioAll other shows, all performances 8 8 7

Members’ Season Ticket60

HOW TO BOOKOnline atwww.lacemarkettheatre.co.ukwith a credit or debit card.By telephone on 0115 950 7201with a credit or debit card. A feeof £1 per transaction is applicablewhen booking online or bytelephone.In person at the Lace MarketTheatre Box Office with cash, acheque, a credit or debit card. TheBox Office is open Monday toFriday from 19:30 until 22:00 andSaturday 12:30 until 14:00 (except on bankholidays and throughout August).By post with a cheque madepayable to The Lace MarketTheatre. Please enclose astamped addressed envelopeand send to the Lace MarketTheatre Box Office, Halifax Place,Nottingham, NG1 1QN.PLEASE NOTE: RESERVATIONS ARE ONLYPOSSIBLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS.

GROUP BOOKINGSOur intimate theatre with its ancientbeamed bar makes an ideal venue forparty bookings.There are discounts available (exceptMondays) for parties of twelve or more.We are happy to take supper partybookings, larger group bookings or staffoutings.PLEASE NOTE: ALL GROUP BOOKINGS TOBE FULLY PAID FOR TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEPERFORMANCE.

CHARITY NIGHTSWe can work together with your charity tohelp raise funds.You can buy our auditorium for a reducedticket price, and then sell the tickets at ahigher price to your supporters and friends.You can enjoy a night out at our theatre,with its licensed bar and coffee bar, see aplay, and raise much needed funds at thesame time.Contact Piotr Wisniewski [email protected].



We welcome new members!Why not get involved in one of ourproductions this season and try your handat one (or more!) of the many rolesavailable. You’ll be given as muchguidance and support as you need, gainvaluable experience, and have fun! Youcould:� Perform in productions� Direct or assist a director� Design, build and paint a set� Source and create properties� Work on lighting and sound� Stage manage or assist backstage� Work on costuming a production

The theatre is run entirely by enthusiasticand committed volunteers, and there aremany ways to become involved otherthan working on an individual production.You might like to assist in the more publicside of our work; Front of House, BoxOffice, Bar or Programme sales. Trainingwill be provided so you will feel confidentto carry out these duties.The theatre has a thriving social scene,with members’ social events happeningthroughout the season.A number of rather special events arebeing lined up revolving around theQuadcentennary of the death of WilliamShakespeare in 2016.

As a member you will be kept fully up todate about forthcoming auditions,productions, social events and other

opportunities via monthly emails, themembers' website and our Facebookpage.If you would like to become a membercollect an application form from thetheatre or download one from our

website, then return the completed formwith payment to the theatre in person orby post. The annual subscription rates forthe 2015/16 season are:

Individual..........................................£40Joint (for both members)...............£70Concessionary.................................£30Youth Theatre..................................£45

BECOMING A MEMBER

If you are interested why notcome along to one of our Open

Evenings to see what facilities wehave, find out a little about the

history both of our listed building,erected in 1760, and our group

who came together in 1947.

Quiz Night 2014 - the winning team!

Building the set for King John, 2015


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LACE MARKET YOUTH THEATREOur Youth Theatre offers anyone aged 11-18 the opportunity to experience all aspectsof theatre in a happy and enthusiastic environment.The Youth Theatre meets every Saturday morning 10:30-12:30, other than on publicholidays. In March 2016 the Youth Theatre presents five performances of JULIUS CAESAR.Please note that from January there will be early evening weekday rehearsalsscheduled leading up to the production. After this the Youth Theatre members worktowards entries for the NANDA Youth Festival – usually held in May. The Youth Theatrecomes to an end at The Lace Market Youth Theatre Showcase Sunday, 26 June 2016.Membership is £45 and is fully inclusive. No other payments are expected – 'stage fees',scripts, costume etc. The audition to join the Lace Market Youth Theatre will be held onSaturday, 12 September 2015 at 10:30.For further information contact Roger Watson on 07751 173056 or [email protected].

The Caucasian Chalk Circle, 2015



COSTUME HIREWe are proud of the quality of thefabulous costumes in our extensivewardrobe. They are all available for hire,adding that extra touch of authenticity toyour production or themed celebration.As well as historical costumes, and a greatselection of uniforms, we have awonderful range of vintage TwentiethCentury evening and day wear.

Amongst our hires last season were thecostumes for Putney Arts Theatre's Henry V,St. Alban's School's Much Ado AboutNothing, Central Television's Roses OfEyam and West Bridgford OperaticSociety's, Me And My Girl .We also dressedindividuals who attended events atGoodwood and Crich Industrial Museum.Our hire rate starts at £35 and we candespatch to you or you can collectYou can visit our Costume HireDepartment at Unit 1, 15-17 Stoney Street,Nottingham, NG1 1LG on Wednesdaysbetween 10:00 and 14:00 (alternativetimes by arrangement). See maplandmark 2.Contact us on 0115 948 1057 [email protected].

HIRE THE THEATREWe are happy to hire out our theatre forprivate functions, small conferences andfor private parties at certain times.We have an intimate and atmospherictheatre whose decoration, smallauditorium, licensed bar and coffee baronly enhance its charm as a venue, notonly for private functions but for visitingtheatrical events (subject to their fitting inwith our performance schedule).We are particularly pleased to offer thetheatre as a venue for daytime events butwe are not licensed for civil ceremonies.For further information contact Gill Scotton 07885 418248 [email protected].

EXHIBITION SPACEWe invite local artists to display their workin our small gallery during the run of anauditorium production. Painting, ceramics,jewellery and photographs are welcome.For further information, contact DoreenHunt via the theatre's website


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February 2016Tue 2 Audition for BENEFACTORSFri 5 LIGHT NIGHT 2016

15-20 A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE [A]Tue 23 Audition for COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN…

March 20161-5 DANCE OF DEATH [S]

Tue 8 OPEN EVENING16-19 JULIUS CAESAR [A] (Lace Market Youth Theatre)

Sun 20 Annual General Meeting (members only) @ 14:30Tue 22 Audition for BETRAYAL

25-28 Theatre Closed

April 2016Tue 5 Audition for CAUSE CELEBRE #1 (the families)Thur 7 Audition for CAUSE CELEBRE #2 (the lawyers)

18-23 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM [A]May 2016

3-7 BENEFACTORS [S]Thur 12 OPEN EVENING

23-28 COME BACK TO THE 5 & DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN [A]Mon 30 Theatre Closed

June 201620-25 BETRAYAL [A]

Sun 26 YOUTH THEATRE SHOWCASEJuly 2016

18-23 CAUSE CELEBRE [A]Sat 30 Theatre Closes

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4. Edin's Deli Café

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