ISSUE 18, AUTUMN ’15

For all Friends enquiries contact Ashley Earnshaw on 0191 244 2511 ashley.earnshaw@theatreroyal.co.uk

The Olivier Award Winner 2014 and West End Smash hit comedy Handbagged is coming to the Theatre Royal this Autumn. Handbagged designer Richard Kent talks about the challenge of putting the power-brokering, power-dressing 1980s on stage.

What was the greatest challenge in coming up with the set design for Handbagged?

The biggest challenge designing Handbagged was that the play is not written with any specific setting. You understand that the meetings between the Queen and Mrs Thatcher are taking place at Buckingham Palace but that setting isn’t visually necessary to tell the story; in fact I think it would be a hindrance. At my first discussion with Indhu and Moira, they both had ideas about how the design could take shape. Moira wanted to feel like we were still in the theatre – there are numerous times when the ‘fourth wall’ is broken. And Indhu liked the idea of something as simple as a white box, but without the trappings of that kind of design.

These two women famously dress to stand out in a crowd, therefore a set that could support attentions of not only one coupling but two had to be something clear and concise.

I looked at classic images we would associate with both these women and the Union flag jumped out as an obvious icon for all they stood for. I wanted to give the design some architectural grounding, and after seeing a very bold image of the Palace projected with the flag during the 2012 Jubilee, I used it as inspiration to have a presence of the Palace without having to actually recreate it onstage.

Hopefully what is on stage is a combination of the simplicity that Indhu was looking for and the theatrical flexibility that Moira also saw.

How does Margaret Thatcher’s style contrast with the Queen’s? Are they both ‘power-dressers’?

Both the Queen and Mrs Thatcher’s wardrobe choices were/are about being noticed but in very different ways. The Queen has always worn brighter colours to stand out in the many crowds she finds herself in. Mrs Thatcher, especially upon coming to power, dressed to assert her authority in a very male-dominated world.

It is interesting to see that Mrs Thatcher started to adopt a wardrobe much more like the Queen’s as she got older. In the last 10-15 years of her life, her style shifted – she moved away from the power dressing of the 80s and into something much less defined by the era and more by her age.

I think they share more similarities than not, if not in style but in their clothes’ deeper meaning and status; they are the ultimate powers dressers.

Did their own individual styles change over time, and do their wardrobes ever reflect contemporary fashion trends?

Both the Queen and Mrs Thatcher followed fashions at a younger age. As they grew older they both started to set their own styles outside of the fashion world. Mrs Thatcher embraced more of the 80s ‘power dressing’ style than the Queen but the Queen has been no stranger to daring looks herself. They have made contemporary looks work for them and ultimately I think you can equate their choices in clothing more to style than to trends or fashion.

More recently, the Queen has maintained a very similar style, especially with her hair. It has slowly morphed over time without making any drastic jumps. Unlike Mrs Thatcher, the Queen has had a duty to remain a constant – something that is hard to ignore when you are the face of many currencies and stamps, not to mention countless pieces of tourist merchandise. The Queen is, for want of a better word, a ‘brand’, and her instantly recognisable style is key to that!

Did your research throw up anything that surprised you?

A wonderful fact that we found out when sourcing the fabrics is very telling of both their characters. Most of the fabrics we used were sourced from the same supplier to both the Queen and Mrs Thatcher. The Queen seems to have a very laid-back approach to the design and making of her clothes – she has a trusted group in her wardrobe department and lets them make many decisions on her behalf. In complete contrast, we were told Mrs Thatcher would personally come to the shop (which was opened early just for her) and liked to choose from the entire range available. I thought that was a wonderful snapshot of the way the two women worked.

GRAND DESIGNS

Interview by Bev Hislop © Dewynters The wickedly funny and brilliantly astute Handbagged is on from Mon 26 - Sat 31 Oct, 2015.

For all Friends enquiries contact Ashley Earnshaw on 0191 244 2511 ashley.earnshaw@theatreroyal.co.uk

Alderman Fenwick’s HouseMonday 5 October 2015, 6pm

Due to overwhelming demand we have arranged another opportunity to visit Alderman Fenwick’s House on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Ticket sales are split equally between the Tyne & Wear Building Preservation Trust and the Theatre Royal.

Places are strictly limited and early booking is advised as this event has filled up quickly in the past.

Tickets: Friends of the Theatre £5, Guests £6.50. Box Office: 08448 11 21 21 (please note there is no lift to the Great Room on the upper floor of the building)

Meet Your PatronMatthew Bourne OBE kindly dropped in to talk to the Friends on his recent visit to the Theatre Royal in April with his fantastic show The Car Man. Matthew recently became our new Patron of the Friends.

Teatime TalkGuest Speaker Baron Beecham, Friday 11 September 2015, 5.30pm, Northern Counties Club, Hood Street, Newcastle.

Join us for an afternoon tea (sandwiches and scones) in the company of The Lord Beecham, a well-known and prominent figure in the North East.

Jeremy Beecham, Baron Beecham, DL is a British Labour politician and a senior figure in English local government. He was elected as a councillor for Benwell, Newcastle, in 1967 and continues in this role today. He has in turn been leader of Newcastle City Council  and chaired both the Social Services and Finance Committee. He chaired the Local Government Association from 1995 to 2004 and the Association of Metropolitan Authorities from 1991 to 1997.

Lord Beecham has been a member of many boards and committees in Newcastle and England, serving for many years until recently as a Director of the Theatre Royal Trust. He became a Knight Bachelor in the 1994 Birthday Honours and in July 2010, he was created a life peer as Baron Beecham, of Benwell and Newcastle upon Tyne in the County of Tyne and Wear. He sits on the Labour benches in the House of Lords where he has an active life representing the Labour Party as Shadow Spokesperson on a range of committees.

In his professional life Jeremy practiced for many years as a solicitor in Newcastle upon Tyne.

From his vast range of experience Jeremy has chosen to speak to us about his latest role and entitled his talk Life in the Lords which will no doubt be entertaining and humorous as well as providing an insight into this pillar of the British establishment.

Tickets: Friends £8, Guests £9 Box Office on 08448 11 21 21

Matcham’s NumbersIf you wish to take part in our monthly prize draw you can call Gillian Wingfield on 0191 488 3249 for more information or you can request a form by calling Ashley Earnshaw on 0191 244 2511.

The income from the draw is split equally with half of the money given in prizes and the remainder contributing to the running costs of the Theatre.

Matcham’s winning numbers are as follows:

Jan 12 / Feb 86 / Mar 339 / Apr 317 / May 301

For all Friends enquiries contact Ashley Earnshaw on 0191 244 2511 ashley.earnshaw@theatreroyal.co.uk

Visit to ScarboroughSaturday 15 August 2015

Confusions by Alan Ayckbourn, first seen in Scarborough in 1974.

The cost of the trip which includes a theatre ticket is £36.50 for Theatre Royal Friends and £39.00 for guests.

The Friends’ popular annual visit to Scarborough will take place this year in August. After leaving Newcastle in the morning, there will be time for a leisurely lunch in Scarborough before the matinee performance of Confusions.

The coach will leave Worswick Street, Newcastle at 8.30am and will leave Scarborough at 5.30pm, arriving back in Newcastle at approximately 8.00pm.

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2015. (Please note that it may not be possible to make a refund to anyone wishing to withdraw from the visit after this date)

Application Form

Scarborough Trip Saturday 15 August 2015

Please reserve _________ place(s) for the Scarborough trip.

I enclose payment to the value of £ _________ and a stamped addressed envelope.

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Address

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Send booking form with your cheque made payable to ‘Friends of the Theatre Royal’ and stamped addressed envelope to: Yvonne Richardson, 18 Ashfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4PL

AGMThe 2015 AGM will be held at Theatre Royal in the Studio on Saturday 25 July 2015 at 11am. All members attending should have their membership card with them. Nominations are welcomed for officers and committee members and should be sent on the form below to June Svenson, Secretary, Friends of the Theatre Royal, Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6BR.

Nominations should arrive no later than seven days prior to the AGM. Please note that the person being put forward for election as well as that of the proposer must sign the nomination slip. Positions available for election are Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Secretary, in accordance with the Constitution. Nominations may also be received for the position of Committee Member. All retiring officers and committee members may be nominated for re-election if they so wish.

Agenda

- Apologies for absence

- Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 19 July 2014

- Chairman’s report

- Treasurer’s report, presentation and adoption of accounts

- Appointment of Independent Examiner

- Election of officers and committee members

- Close of formal meeting

- Friends’ Forum – your opportunity to raise questions of the Friends committee or the management of the Theatre

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to serve as

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Inside View is the place to be if you want to know what really goes on behind the scenes! Previous Inside View’s have uncovered a whole host of untold truths and unexpected revelations from some of the stages biggest stars and talented performers.

Our Inside View events usually take place in the Olivier Suite, where the doors will open at 10.30am for you to come in and enjoy a tea or coffee and the opportunity to talk to other theatre goers in a relaxing environment. Our guest arrives at 11am ready to tell you about their interesting stories before finishing with a Q&A session.

At each Inside View the Friends Committee hold a raffle with an array of fantastic prizes. You have the opportunity to buy your tickets prior to the talk starting and all contributions help towards the running costs of the Theatre. The Theatre is a registered charity so your contribution really does help.

Due to popularity it is advised to book your ticket in advance at the Box Office but tickets can also be purchased on the morning (subject to availability). The Inside View events are not just restricted to Friends of the Theatre; you are more than welcome to bring along a guest (or two) as all funds raised help towards the running of Friends’ events and to help raise funds for the Theatre Royal. We hope to see you at some of our upcoming events:

4 July – Peter Pan Goes Wrong*25 July – AGM1 August – And Then There Were None5 September – The Sound of Music3 October – King Charles III31 October – Handbagged

*please note the Coffee Morning Inside View for Peter Pan Goes Wrong will be held in the Gallery Foyer

The Inside View coffee morning can be booked through our Box Office on 08448 11 21 21 with tickets priced at £2.50 for Friends of the Theatre Royal and £3.00 for guests.

Inside View Coffee Morning

Friends qualify for 20% off ticket prices, (excluding one nighters and shows marked with no concessions). Superseats – Stalls row F and G. Lots of extra legroom… think business class! A small premium will usually apply.Ticket prices

For all Friends enquiries contact Ashley Earnshaw on 0191 244 2511 ashley.earnshaw@theatreroyal.co.uk

THE SOUND OF MUSIC TUE 1 - SAT 12 SEPT 2015

MON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 £17.50

WED (2 SEPT ONLY) & THU 2PM £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.00 £14.50

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £38.50 £35.50 £32.50 £31.00 £27.50 £19.50

Running time: 2hrs 40mins. £5 discount for children (bands 2-5)

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR MON 14 - SAT 19 SEPT 2015

MON - THU 7:30PM, SAT 2:30PM £40.00 £37.00 £34.00 £31.00 £26.00 £15.00

THU 2PM £33.00 £30.00 £27.00 £25.00 £22.00 £13.00

FRI & SAT 7:30PM £42.50 £39.50 £36.50 £33.50 £29.50 £17.00

Running time: 2hrs 10mins

THE GLENN MILLER STORYMON 21 - SAT 26 SEPT 2015

MON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £40.00 £37.00 £34.00 £31.00 £26.00 £15.00

THU 2PM £33.00 £30.00 £27.00 £25.00 £22.00 £13.00

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £42.50 £39.50 £36.50 £33.50 £29.50 £17.00

Running time: tbc

KING CHARLES III MON 28 SEPT - SAT 3 OCT 2015

MON - THU 7:30PM, SAT 2:30PM £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 £17.50

THU 2PM £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.00 £14.50

FRI & SAT 7:30PM £38.50 £35.50 £32.50 £31.00 £27.50 £19.50

Running time: 2hrs 35mins. Contains strong language

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO

TUE 6 & WED 7 OCT 2015

TUE & THU 7.30PM £38.00 £36.00 £33.50 £31.50 £26.50 £15.50

Running time: approx 2hrs. Post Show Talk, Tue 6 Oct.

JACQUELINE WILSON’S HETTY FEATHERTHU 8 - SUN 11 OCT 2015

THU 7PM £15.00 £11.00

FRI 10.30AM & 5PM £23.50 £20.50 £17.00 15.00

SAT & SUN 11AM, 3PM £26.50 £23.50 £20.00 17.00

Running time: 2hrs 10mins, age 6+

THE LAST TANGO

TUE 13 - SAT 17 OCT 2015

TUE - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £41.50 £38.50 £35.50 £33.50 £28.50 £19.50

WED & THU 2PM £34.50 £31.50 £29.50 £27.50 £23.50 £16.50

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £46.50 £43.50 £39.50 £36.50 £31.50 £23.50

Running time tbc

SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION MON 19 - SAT 24 OCT 2015

MON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 £17.50

THU 2PM £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.00 £14.50

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £38.50 £35.50 £32.50 £31.00 £27.50 £19.50

Running time tbc, PG (contains strong language)

HANDBAGGED

MON 26 - SAT 31 OCT 2015

MON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £33.00 £30.00 £29.00 £25.00 £22.00 £15.00

THU 2PM £28.00 £25.00 £22.00 £20.00 £16.50 £12.00

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £35.00 £32.00 £29.50 £27.50 £24.00 £17.00

Running time: 2hrs 15mins, contains a loud flash & bang

DAVE GORMANSUN 1 NOV 2015 £27.25

Running time: 1hr 45mins. No concessions, PG

OPERA NORTH TUE 3 - THU 5 NOV 2015

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE TUE 3 & THU 5 NOV, 7:15PM

£65.00 £62.00 £57.00 £47.00 £43.00 £32.00 £18.50

JENUFA WED 4 NOV, 7:15PM

£46.00 £41.50 £39.50 £36.00 £32.50 £18.50

Running times: The Barber of Seville 3hrs, Jenufa 2hrs 40mins

KISS ME, KATEFRI 6 & SAT 7 NOV 2015

FRI & SAT 7.15PM, SAT 2.15PM £46.00 £41.50 £39.50 £36.00 £32.50 £18.50

Running time: Kiss Me, Kate 2hrs 45mins

NORTHERN BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKERTUE 10 - SAT 14 NOV 2015

TUE - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £41.00 £38.00 £34.00 £32.00 £28.00 £16.50

THU 2PM £34.50 £31.50 £27.50 £23.50 £21.50 £14.50

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £43.50 £40.50 £36.50 £34.50 £30.50 £19.50

Running time: 1hr 52mins

NORTHERN BALLET’S ELVES & THE SHOEMAKERFRI 13 NOV 2015

FRI 12PM & 2PM £8 ADULT £6 CHILD

Running time: 45mins (no interval). No Friends’ discount

FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCEMON 16 – SAT 21 NOV 2015

EVENINGS 7PM, MATINEES 1PM (THU & SAT ONLY)

TICKETS: £49.25 (INCLUDES THREE COURSE MEAL)

FRIENDS: 20% OFF MON – WED AND £31.70 ON THU 1PM

Hosted in the Upper Circle Foyer

DICK WHITTINGTON TUE 24 NOV’15 - SUN 17 JAN ‘16 GOLD PURPLE RED

FRONT STALLS & FRONT GRAND CIRCLE £36.50 £33.50 £30.50

CENTRE STALLS & GRAND CIRCLE £33.50 £30.50 £27.50

REAR STALLS £31.50 £28.50 £25.50

UPPER CIRCLE £28.50 £25.50 £22.50

AMPHITHEATRE £25.50 £21.50 £18.50

GALLERY £19.50 £15.50 £12.50

Running time: Approx. 2hrs 25mins. Contains Strobe lighting

HAIRSPRAY

TUE 19 - SAT 30 JAN 2016

MON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £46.00 £43.00 £40.00 £38.00 £28.00 £19.50

THU 2PM £35.50 £32.50 £29.50 £27.50 £18.50 £16.50

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £48.50 £45.50 £42.50 £40.50 £30.50 £20.50

Running time: 2hrs 30mins, Recommended 12+

RAMBERT

TUE 2 - THU 4 FEB 2016

TUE - THU 7.30PM £32.00 £29.00 £26.50 £24.50 £21.50 £16.00

THU 2PM £25.00 £22.00 £19.50 £17.50 £15.50 £12.00

Running time: 2hrs 20mins

AN INSPECTOR CALLS TUE 9 - SAT 13 FEB 2016

TUE - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 £17.50

WED & THU 2PM £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.00 £14.50

FRI & SAT 7.30PM £38.50 £35.50 £32.50 £31.00 £27.50 £19.50

Running time: 1hr 50mins (no interval)

THE PERFECT MURDERMON 22 - SAT 27 FEB 2016

MON - THU 7:30PM, SAT 2:30PM £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 £17.50

THU 2PM £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.00 £14.50

FRI & SAT 7:30PM £38.50 £35.50 £32.50 £31.00 £27.50 £19.50

Running time: tbc. Recommend PG 12+. Contains flickering lights.

OPERA NORTHWED 2 - SAT 5 MARCH 2016

COSI FAN TUTTE. WED 2 & FRI 4 MARCH, 7PM

£65.00 £62.00 £57.00 £47.00 £43.00 £32.00 £18.50

L’ELLISIR D’AMORE. THUR 3 MARCH, 7:30PM

£65.00 £62.00 £57.00 £47.00 £43.00 £32.00 £18.50

ANDREA CHENIER. SAT 5 MARCH, 7:30PM

£65.00 £62.00 £57.00 £47.00 £43.00 £32.00 £18.50

Running times: Cosi Fan Tutte 3hrs 10mins, L’ellisir d’amore 2hrs 30mins, Andrea Chenier 2hrs 30mins

MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTYTUE 5 - SAT 16 APRILMON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £43.50 £40.50 £37.50 £34.50 £28.50 £19.50THU 2PM £37.00 £34.00 £31.00 £29.00 £22.00 £17.00FRI & SAT 7.30PM £47.00 £43.00 £40.00 £38.00 £31.00 £22.00Running Time: 2hrs 10mins, Recommended 5+, contains strobe lighting

STOMP MON 15 - SAT 20 FEB 2016 MON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £32.00 £29.00 £26.00 £24.00 £21.00 £14.00THU 2PM £30.00 £27.00 £24.00 £22.00 £18.50 £13.00FRI & SAT 7.30PM £35.00 £32.00 £29.00 £27.00 £24.00 £16.00Running time: 1hr 40mins (no interval)

LORD OF THE FLIES TUE 8 - SAT 12 MARCH 2016 TUE - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 £17.50WED & THU 2PM £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.00 £14.50FRI & SAT 7.30PM £38.50 £35.50 £32.50 £31.00 £27.50 £19.50Running time: tbc. PG

SINGLE SPIES TUE 15 - SAT 19 MARCH 2016 TUE - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £28.50 £25.50 £17.50THU 2PM £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.00 £14.50FRI & SAT 7.30PM £38.50 £35.50 £32.50 £31.00 £27.50 £19.50Running time: 2hrs 20mins. Recommended PG

GUYS AND DOLLS TUE 22 MARCH - SAT 2 APRIL 2016 MON - THU 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM £46.50 £43.50 £40.50 £37.50 £28.50 £19.50WED (23 MAR ONLY) & THU 2PM £42.50 £39.50 £35.50 £32.50 £24.50 £17.50FRI & SAT 7.30PM £49.00 £46.00 £46.00 £41.00 £31.00 £21.00Running time: 2hrs 40mins

THE JAMES PLAYSSAT 30 APRIL & SUN 1 MAY 201611PM, 3PM & 7:30PMSAT OR SUN TRILOGY DAY TICKET £87.50 £80.00 £72.50 £67.50 £60.00 £42.50ON STAGE SEATING £60.00Running time: James I: 2hrs 30mins, James II: 2hrs 23mins, James III - 2hrs 30mins. PG 14+ contains strong language, violent scenes and nudity. James II contains strobe lighting.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANGWED 1 - SUN 12 JUNE 2016 WED - FRI 7.30PM, THU 2PM £51.00 £48.00 £45.00 £42.00 £37.00 £23.00SAT 2:30PM & 7:30PM, SUN 1PM & 5PM £53.50 £50.50 £48.50 £44.50 £41.50 £26.00Running time: tbc. No perf Mon 6 & Tue 7 June.

SCOTTISH OPERA - MIKADO WED 15 - SAT 18 JUNE 2016 WED & THU 7.30PM, SAT 2:30PM £46.00 £43.00 £40.00 £38.00 £31.00 £22.00THU 2PM £38.00 £35.00 £32.00 £30.00 £23.00 £16.00FRI & SAT 7:30PM £49.00 £46.00 £43.00 £41.00 £34.00 £25.00Running time: 2hrs. Free Pre Show Talk on Sat 18 June, 6pm.

MARY POPPINS THU 8 SEPT - SAT 29 OCT 2016 MON - THU 7.30PM, WED (19 & 26 OCT ONLY) & THU 2PM (NOT 8 SEP), SAT 2.30PM £60.50 £58.50 £52.50 £46.50 £39.50 £22.50FRI & SAT 7.30PM £62.50 £60.00 £54.00 £48.50 £39.50 £26.50Running time: 2hrs 50mins. Recommended 5+. No Friends’ discount Fri & Sat performances

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2015 Wedding Week The last few remaining days are available for the w/c 24 August ‘15. A one-off opportunity to get married at the Theatre during our dark period.

For more information, contact: development@theatreroyal.co.uk or call 0191 244 2599.

Private Room HireMake your next theatre trip extra special by hiring our luxurious Qdos Harrison Room.

For the special price of £100 you can enjoy exclusive use of the room for the duration of the evening whilst enjoying one complimentary bottle of house wine.

This offer is available until Saturday 31 October 2015 and is subject to availability. Please note that payment must be made in full at time of booking. Room hire is from 6:30pm until 10:30pm and is for a maximum of 12 guests.

To book please call 0191 244 2511 or email development@theatreroyal.co.uk and quote ‘Friends Room Hire Offer’.