royal exchange theatre autumn winter season 2010

Royal Exchange Theatre

Autumn~WinterExchange 2010~2011

Our programme of plays really gives a sense of what we’reall about. We've always been inspired by three periodsof theatre history. The Greeks, the Elizabethans and late19th century Europe. We are starting the Season withthree great plays from each of these periods which areprofound explorations of the human condition.

We've always been proud of our North Western roots andwe have a classic Manchester School play for the festiveperiod. We are also a new writing theatre and by theend of this Season, we will have produced 137 premieres.To start 2011 we're delighted and excited to present twoof the prize-winning plays from our recent BruntwoodPlaywriting Competition. Both are first plays by new,original voices (one North Western) with something tosay and a real theatrical talent for saying it.

As well as our Season of plays our building is a hive ofactivity with many different and diverse events foryour interest and pleasure.

We thank you for your support and look forward tosharing this work with you.

Braham Murray, Greg Hersov and Sarah FrankcomArtistic Directors

Registered Charity No. 255424. Images by Ray Chan, building photography by Jonathan Keenan and Joel Fildes

Welcome

Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DH.Box Office: 0161 833 9833. Website: royalexchange.co.uk

Doctor Faustus

Box Office 0161 833 9833 ~ Website royalexchange.co.uk 04 ~ 05

Directed by Toby FrowDesigned by Ben Stones

When Doctor Faustus’ desire for power and knowledgeleads him to conjure up the demon Mephistopheles, he finds himself offered the ultimate bargain: he willbe granted everything he desires for 24 years, but at the end of that time will have to hand his soul over tothe devil. So begins a hedonistic journey in time andspace as Faustus turns the world into his playground.But wherever he goes and the clock ticks down to hisfinal damnation, he is followed by the shadow of his infernal bargain in Christopher Marlowe's STUNNINGand SAVAGE tragedy.

Did you know? It is often claimed that there are only really seven storiesin the world. DOCTOR FAUSTUS, and the story of the debtthat must be repaid, is one of these archetypes.

Think...MACBETH meets HIS DARK MATERIALS.

“I do repent; and yet I do despair;Hell strives with grace within my breast:What shall I do to shun the snares of death?”

By Christopher Marlowe

Half Price Previews8, 9, 10 September

Back Stage TourWednesday 15 September at 11am

After Show DiscussionThursday 7 October

Audio-described PerformanceSaturday 2 October at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceFriday 8 October at 7.30pm

Extra MatineeTuesday 21 September at 2.30pm (no evening performance)

Exchange EducationAccompanying workshops and resources, visit royalexchange.co.uk/education

Suitable for ages 15+

The Theatre8 September ~ 9 October 2010

The Lady from the Sea


Adapted by David Eldridge from a literal translationby Charlotte BarslundDirected by Sarah FrankcomDesigned by Liz Ascroft

When the lighthouse keeper’s daughter Ellida meetsthe widower Dr. Wangel, she tries to put her long-lostfirst love far behind her and begin a new life as a wife and stepmother. But the tide is turning, anEnglish ship is coming down the fjord, and the undercurrents threaten to drag a whole familybeneath the surface in this PASSIONATE and SWEEPING drama.

Did you know? With this all-new version of THE LADY FROM THE SEA,acclaimed playwright David Eldridge is adding to his previous successful adaptations of FESTEN, THE WILDDUCK and JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN.

Think...ANNA KARENINA meets THE PIANO.

Half Price Previews13, 14, 15 October

Back Stage TourWednesday 20 October at 11am

After Show DiscussionWednesday 3 November after 7.30pm performance

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 30 October at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceTuesday 2 November at 7.30pm

Extra MatineeTuesday 26 October at 2.30pm (no evening performance)



“Tomorrow you shall have your freedom again. You shall live your own life…”

By Henrik Ibsen The Theatre13 October ~ 6 November 2010

By Euripides

The Bacchae


In a new version by Mike Poulton Production conceived and created by Mark Bruce and Braham MurrayDirected by Braham MurrayDesigned by Louise-Ann WilsonChoreographed by Mark Bruce

When a new god - the god of the life force, the god of sensuality, wine and the dance, the god that other religions fear - arrives in a buttoned-down world, hefinds a leader who no longer believes in a power higherthan himself, who will do whatever it takes to preservethe status quo. But this society is a ticking time bomb, revolution is in the air and the people are desperate forchange. A band of sisters are ready to explode anddestroy everyone and everything that gets in their wayin Mike Poulton’s all-new version of this DARK and LIBERATING play, co-conceived with choreographerMark Bruce and director Braham Murray.

Did you know? Mark Bruce and Braham Murray previously worked together on THE GLASS MENAGERIE, PEER GYNT andANTONY AND CLEOPATRA.

Think...HAIR meets TITUS ANDRONICUS.

“A new god has risen…”

The Theatre10 November ~ 4 December 2010

Half Price Previews10, 11, 12 November

Back Stage TourWednesday 17 November at 11am

After Show DiscussionThursday 2 December

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 27 November at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceFriday 3 December at 7.30pm

Extra MatineeTuesday 23 November at 2.30pm (no evening performance)



Zack


Directed by Greg HersovDesigned by Laurie Dennett

When her wealthy, unmarried niece Virginia comes tostay, Mrs. Munning is desperate to show that her golden boy, son Paul is prime husband material, andturn the family’s fast-developing money worries into athing of the past. But for their increasingly elaboratescheme to have any chance of success, they must keepPaul’s unconventional, underachieving younger brother Zack out of the way and out of trouble, and thatproves to be anything but easy in Harold Brighouse’sTENDER and HILARIOUS comedy classic.

Did you know? One of the celebrated Manchester School of Writers,Harold Brighouse was born in Eccles. Brighouse’s mostfamous play HOBSON’S CHOICE sold out at the RoyalExchange seven years ago.

Think...HOBSON’S CHOICE meets HARVEY.

Half Price Previews7, 8, 9, 10 December

Back Stage TourWednesday 15 December at 11am

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 15 January at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceTuesday 18 January at 7.30pm

Extra MatineesTuesday 21 December at 2.30pmFriday 24 December at 2.30pmMonday 27 December at 4pm



By Harold Brighouse The Theatre7 December 2010 ~ 22 January 2011

“Things always do go wrong with me, and they’ve been going the wrongest road they could, but, by gum, there’s just a chance to put them right this time.”

Mogadishu


Directed by Matthew DunsterDesigned by Tom Scutt

When white secondary school teacher Amanda ispushed to the ground by black student Jason, she’sreluctant to report it as she knows exclusion couldcondemn him to a future as troubled as his past. Once the boy and his peers have decided to protectthemselves by spinning a story of their own, Amandafinds herself sucked into a vortex of lies in which victim becomes perpetrator. With the truth becomingless clear and more dangerous by the day, it isn’t longbefore careers, relationships and even lives are underthreat in Vivienne Franzmann’s GRIPPING andURGENT new play.

Did you know? Bruntwood Award Winner Vivienne Franzmann was herself a secondary school teacher in East London for ten years.

Think...THE CRUCIBLE meets GRANGE HILL.

Transfers to the Lyric, Hammersmith: 7 March - 2 April 2011

“I’m going to give you one more chance to tell the truth. So think very carefully about what you say...”

Half Price Previews26, 27, 28 January

Back Stage TourWednesday 2 February at 11am

After Show DiscussionThursday 17 February

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 5 February at 4pm

Extra MatineeTuesday 8 February at 2.30pm (no evening performance)

BSL Interpreted PerformanceFriday 18 February at 7.30pm


Winner of The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition


By Vivienne Franzmann The Theatre26 January ~ 19 February 2011

WORLD PREMIERE

Winterlong


Directed by Sarah FrankcomDesigned by Amanda Stoodley

From the moment he came into the world as the snowfell and the cold wind blew, Oscar’s existence has beena stagger through an underworld peopled by lonersand losers, and he’s aching to piece it all together.With the figures that clot his life unwilling to fix himwhen they’re unable to fix themselves, Oscar must discover whether or not a bird with a broken wing canever learn to fly or is destined to remain earthboundforever in Andrew Sheridan’s SHATTERING andHEARTBREAKING new play.

Did you know? Bruntwood Award Winner Andrew Sheridan has previouslyappeared at the Exchange as a performer in productionsincluding PORT, LITTLE VOICE and JONAH & OTTO.

Think...PUNK ROCK meets KES.

“It ends tonight. In a few minutes everything will be gone. None of this will matter…”

After Show DiscussionWednesday 16 February


Winner of The Bruntwood Playwriting Competition

Studio Season Sponsored by


By Andrew Sheridan The Studio2 ~ 19 February 2011

WORLD PREMIERE

The Studio. 17 ~ 18 SeptemberEnglish Touring Theatre presents Omar in

LovesongWritten and directed by Ché WalkerMusic by Omar Lyefook

I wanna be your man from now till I'm put in the ground...

Soul singer Oscar lives in the fast lane. Easy come, easygo. Easy women and no questions asked. He pays for sexand pays for drugs but there’s something missing.Brooding over what might have been, he is forced toreflect on a life lived recklessly, and is taken by surprisefinding love where he could never have expected…

Featuring his own music and lyrics, this unmissable one-man show is performed by soul legend Omar -founder of nu-classic British Soul - who again joins forceswith award-winning writer/director, Ché Walker followingtheir triumphant collaboration last year on the soul/funkmusical BEEN SO LONG (Young Vic London, Latitude &Edinburgh Festivals)

‘Soul star Omar endows the genre with street cred’Independent on Sunday on BEEN SO LONG

Contains graphic language. Suitable for ages 16+

The Studio. 23 ~ 25 SeptemberNew Art Club present This is NowDevised and Performed by Tom Roden and Pete Shenton

It’s 1983 - Madonna releases her first album, Boy George’sCulture Club is top of the UK singles chart with KarmaChameleon, and 13 year old future contemporary dancestar Tom Roden illegally tapes the first ‘Now That’s WhatI Call Music’ LP onto a C60 cassette.

Fast forward 27 years - Madonna is a divorcee on a mission toadopt Africa, Boy George has been in prison on an abductioncharge and Tom has teamed up with Pete Shenton to formNew Art Club. Finding the cassette one day, the two ofthem listen to it and a brand new show is born.

Join Britain’s funniest dance duo as they deconstruct thisfirst ever Now album and jump headlong into the darkpool of days gone by and come out covered in a filthy80’s gunk. Wrestling with classic hits from Bonnie Tylerand Duran Duran, amongst others, will Tom and Pete beable to save the audience from drowning in nostalgia?

‘A slick, warmly delivered, bloody funny slice of moderndance-meets-comedy fun’ The List


16 ~ 17

The Studio. 6 ~ 9 OctoberRunning To Paradise in association with the RoyalExchange Theatre presents

The Ching Room/The Moira Monologues by Alan BissettDirected by Cheryl Martin (THE CHING ROOM) & Sacha Kyle (THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES)

A double bill of monologues, performed and written byAlan Bissett, one of Scotland’s most exciting young writers.

THE CHING ROOMWhen you've got to go, you've got to go.But not if you're Rory, and there's a weird and dangerousstranger in the cubicle who seems to know too much aboutyour secrets. Rory realises too late the peril he's in and,even worse, starts to like it. Can Rory escape before thestranger tempts him into crossing a line that will changehis life forever?

THE MOIRA MONOLOGUES A series of stories fromFalkirk's hardest woman, Moira Bell. Whether defendingher 'snookelums pookelums' from the local rottweiler,attempting to seduce a teacher in the school where sheworks as a cleaner, or belting out Diana Ross for the Scotiakaraoke night, Moira is hilarious and heartwarming company.


The Studio. 19 ~ 23 OctoberCheap Seats in association with the Royal ExchangeTheatre presents

Plain JaneWritten by Alistair McDowallDirected by Clive JuddProduced by Lucy Oliver-Harrison

‘I want to break her.’

Jane is the new girl at an exclusive boarding school. She wasn’t popular at her old school, and she’s doingeven worse with her new roommates. Awkward andnaïve, she soon falls prey to the vicious games of Beckiand Holly, who are determined to rip her to pieces before term ends.

From the makers of the award-winning 5:30 and EIGHTEEN STUPID REASONS WHY I LOVE YOU LOTS ANDLOTS, PLAIN JANE is a black comedy with teeth.


The Studio. 26 October ~ 6 NovemberWorld Premiere

Love, Love, LoveBy Mike BartlettA Paines Plough / Drum Theatre Plymouth productionDirected by James Grieve

1967. Kenneth and Sandra know the world is changing.And they want some of it. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE takes on thebaby boomer generation as it retires, and finds it full oftrouble. Smoking, drinking, affectionate and paranoid, onecouple’s forty-year journey from initial burst to full bloom.

Mike Bartlett’s play COCK won an Olivier Award in 2010.James Grieve is co-Artistic Director of Paines Plough.

3 November at 6pmCome To Where I’m From

Before the Wednesday evening performance of LOVELOVE LOVE, a special presentation of monologues commissioned by Paines Plough and the Royal ExchangeTheatre from local writers, inspired by their memoriesand experiences of their home town. Part of a PainesPlough nationwide project examining if home is reallywhere the heart is.

Tickets £5. See royalexchange.co.uk for more details.

The Studio. 16 ~ 20 NovemberNews From Nowhere presents A Royal Court Theatre Production

The Author by Tim CrouchDirected by Karl James & a smithCast Tim Crouch, Chris Goode, Vic Llewellyn, Esther Smith

‘I have the choice to continue. I have the choice to stop’.

Settle back into the warmth of the theatre. Relax as thestory unfolds. For you. With you. Of you. A story of hope,violence, togetherness and exploitation. Laugh with theactors, tap your feet to the music, take a chocolate, turnto your neighbour. You’re here.

Tim Crouch’s new play is about the harm carried out inthe name of art. Performed within its audience, it tellsthe story of another play: a shocking and abusive playwritten by a playwright called Tim Crouch who overstepsthe line. THE AUTHOR is a highly original and terrifyinglyseductive journey into the horror of our mediated world.

‘A dazzling theatrical experience that lets nobody off thehook, opening our eyes to what should be blindingly obvious: we all have a choice.’ **** The Guardian

Contains material that may be disturbing.Recommended for 18+

Photo by Stephen Cummiskey

18 ~ 19

The Studio. 14 December ~ 1 January Tangere Arts present

Tin SoldierBy Noël GreigBased on the story by Hans Christian AndersonDirected & Composed by Lewis GibsonPerformed by Gary Lagden

‘He may be made of tin, He may have lost one limb, But in his heart he knows, that if steadfast he stands, andsteadfast he stares, At the one that he loves, Then all willbe fine in the end…………..’ Or will it?

Join our Steadfast Tin Soldier and his friends on an amazing magical, musical, mysterious journey. Chased byan evil goblin, threatened by a monstrous rat, swallowedby an enormous fish - he travels helter skelter towardshis appointment with destiny through thick and thinand even thicker - until he reaches his final destination!But be warned my friends - It may all end in tears!

From the award-winning team who brought you HOODIN THE WOOD and A TASTY TALE, comes TIN SOLDIER, an exciting rollercoaster of a performance. With love,laughter, and live music, this is not one to miss!


The Studio. 12 ~ 15 JanuaryHorse + Bamboo present

Storm in a TeacupWritten, directed and designed by Alison Duddle and Bob FrithMusic by Chris DavisPerformed by Jonny Quick and Mark Whitaker

It’s not always easy making friends. Especially when you live in a lighthouse surrounded by dangerous rocks,towering waves and trouble making seagulls.

An exciting opportunity for a tea party with a friend arises when the supply boat comes. But the lighthousekeeper’s nervousness turns what could have been adelight into a disaster. It’s only when a storm blows inand real disaster looms that he can find the courage tosave the day AND rebuild his friendship.


WordThe Royal Exchange Theatre presents a series of events across both spaces celebrating the spoken word.

Exodus FestivalPresented as part of the Exodus Onstage refugee theatre festival, a challenging season of contemporarywork at venues across Manchester, exploring the narratives of war, diaspora and asylum.The Studio

27 September, 18 October, 15 November

Carol AnnDuffy andFriends

Following our hugely successful series in the autumn wecontinue our programme of special evenings of poetry andmusic hosted by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. Presentingestablished poets of national standing alongside a newgeneration of distinctive voices, each evening is an uniquemix of jazz, poetry and conversation. Music from 7.00pm,readings from 7.30pm and book signings after the show.

£9.50 / £6.50 concessions

The TheatreIn ConversationA series of events presenting poets and writers in theround, often followed by book-signings. The ManchesterWriting School at MMU is delighted to be working inpartnership with the Royal Exchange Theatre to presentsome of today's most popular established writers andnew and emerging talent to a public audience in theheart of the city.

Tuesdays at 7pm26 October 2010: Poets Ian Duhig and Douglas Dunn23 November 2010: Novelists Jonathan Coe and Nicholas Royle8 February 2011: To be confirmed

£5.00 / £3.50 all concessionsMore information available at royalexchange.co.uk/word

The Studio24 ~ 26NovemberExchangeEducation presents

Into The Blue

An evening of brand new, devised theatre from theExchange’s own World Wide Workshop (WWW) andfriends, including the Medical Foundation Drama Groupin association with IN PLACE OF WAR at the University of Manchester.

£7.00 / £4 all concessions

The Studio27 NovemberSegun presents

SpeakeasySpeakeasy is where Manchester people express theirsoul. It’s a funky mix of poets, rappers and vocalists performing to the sounds of soul, jazz and hip hop, inother words, a collective spirit of Black music and words.

£9.50 / £6.50 concessions

20 ~ 21

Punk Rock On Tour In 2010by Simon Stephens

* * * * * ‘ONE OF THE BEST PLAYS OF THE YEAR’ The Sunday Express

* * * * ‘Combines emotional truth and raw intensity toTHRILLING theatrical effect’The Daily Telegraph

Our critically-acclaimed Royal Exchange Theatre and Lyric Hammersmith co-production from Autumn/Winter2009 is going on a National tour

Catch it at the following theatres:

21 - 25 September Sheffield Lyceum28 September - 2 October Kings Edinburgh5 - 9 October Birmingham Rep12 - 16 October Eastbourne Park Theatre19 - 23 October Salisbury Playhouse26 - 30 October Theatre Royal Plymouth2 - 6 November Oxford Playhouse9 - 13 November Leicester Curve

For more information, visit royalexchange.co.uk/ontour

Winners of The Bruntwood 2008

The Bruntwood PlaywritingCompetition 2011Are you over 16? Live in the UK or Ireland? Do you have a story to tell? Look out for the launch of The BruntwoodPlaywriting Competition in February 2011.

The Bruntwood is the biggest playwriting competition in the UK. Since its launch in 2005, it has awarded £80,000to new writers and six of the winning plays have beenproduced at the Royal Exchange.

‘Encouraging and nurturing new writing through TheBruntwood Playwriting Competition is an exciting processfor everyone involved and I’m proud of the unique contribution it has made to theatre. By stimulating creativity and reaching out to new audiences, the competition has unlocked talent and forged careers foraspiring playwrights, breathing new life into theatre’. Mike Oglesby, Chairman of Bruntwood

All writers of any experience are welcome and should visit writeaplay.co.uk for details.

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Season Ticket Booking Form

To buy your Season Tickets, simply fill in this Booking Form. Either enclose a cheque or fill in your credit / debit card detailsbelow. Send it back FREEPOST (no stamp required) to the address provided. Your booking will be confirmed by Box Office. If you would like help filling in the Booking Form please call 0161 832 0943.

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The Theatre: The Studio:

The Studio seating is unreserved and fixed price. Seats are arranged differently for each show.

Full price: £10.00

Concessions: £7.00

Under 13s: £4.00

Students and under 26s: Standby: £5.00 on the dayHappy Mondays: £4.00 (Mondays only)

Full price & concessions: Book 2 shows and save £1 on each ticket Book 3 shows and save £2 on each ticket Book 4 shows and save £3 on each ticket

How To Book:

Box Office is open Monday - Saturday.By phone or fax: 9.30am - 6.15pmBox Office: 0161 833 9833Fax: 0161 615 6696Group Bookings and Schools: 0161 833 0483Minicom: 0161 615 6699In person: 9.30am - 7.30pm (weekdays)

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Discounts and Access

Discount Restrictions:

There are no discounts on Saturday evenings. There areno discounts on lowest priced tickets. All discounts aresubject to availability and may be unavailable for busyperformances. Appropriate proof of ID required whenbuying a discounted ticket. Please check with Box Office.Only one discount per ticket.

Access:The Royal Exchange is committed to improvingaccess for all theatre-goers and aims to ensure thatdisabled patrons have an enjoyable experience.We have wheelchair spaces and a lift in StAnn’s Square providing level access to all floors.

Each production in the Theatre has an audio-described performance with a Touch Tour for thevisually impaired. Programmes are available in largeprint, free of charge. We also welcome Guide dogs.

We have infra-red assisted hearing facilities and present BSL-interpreted performances in the Theatre. In addition, we now offer a BSL-interpreted tour each season.

This brochure is available in large print, on CDand email formats. Our Access Guide will be available online from Summer 2010. Furtherqueries should be directed to the MarketingDepartment on 0161 615 6784 or from [email protected] note that, under the SMOKE FREE law, performers on stage are exempt and there may be smoking in some of our productions.

Discounts (Theatre):

Disabled Patrons: HALF PRICE for any seat, any performance,except restrictions shown. Wheelchair spaces available onrequest. Price also available for a companion, if applicable.Over 60s: £3 off Tuesday & Wednesday Matinee, £5 off Saturday Matinee

Registered Unemployed: HALF PRICE for all performances (except restrictions shown)

Under 16s: HALF PRICE for all performances (except restrictions shown)

Happy Mondays: Anyone aged under 26 can get the bestavailable seats for only £4. Only two seats per booking.Mondays only.

Student Standbys: HALF PRICE on the day of the performance only (except restrictions shown)

Under 26s: visit royalexchange.co.uk/guestlist for information on A Night Less Ordinary - the Arts Councilinitiative giving FREE tickets at the Royal Exchange.

Preview Tickets: Half Price Previews for all Theatre shows.Check Diary for dates (HP)

Groups (10+): Call 0161 833 0483 to save on all performances,except restrictions shown and Tuesday & Wednesday matinees. One FREE ticket per twenty seats purchased.Limited number of extra discounts available in first full week.10 - 20 seats save £2.50 per ticket21 - 40 seats save £3.50 per ticket41+ seats save £4.50 per ticket

School Groups: limited number of tickets for schools forMonday - Friday including Tuesday & Wednesday Matinees- £8.50with one teacher free per 10 pupils. Call 0161 833 0483. 24 ~ 25

Exchange Education offers a wide-rangingprogramme of projects, activities and eventsfor people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. The aim is to create opportunitiesfor everyone to explore theatre, get involvedand make the Royal Exchange their own.

To Find Out More:Drop in to the Education Lounge in the Great HallCall 0161 615 6721/0Email [email protected] Write to Exchange Education, Royal Exchange Theatre,St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DHVisit the website at royalexchange.co.uk

Be part of 99%, a major new project with the Co-operative Foundation Truth About Youth Programme. Visit royalexchange.co.uk/99percent to find out more.

The work of Exchange Education is supported by Avalon, Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, the Booth Charities, Cargill PLC, Mrs Edith Conn, The Co-operative Foundation, D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust,Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, HBOS Lex Leasing, The Idlewild Trust, Irwin Mitchell, John Lewis Partnership, John Thaw Foundation, Manchester Airport, Manchester Guardian Society,Norma Leigh Charitable Trust, N Smith Charitable Trust, The Oglesby Charitable Trust, Old Possum’s Practical Trust, PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Scotshill Trust and The Steel Charitable Trust.

Exchange Education

26 ~ 27The Royal Exchange Theatre is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, number 255424. As one of the UK's leading producing theatres weexist to provide entertaining, educational and enriching experiences for all members of the community through our work both on and off the stage.

Everyone Can Play A Part

Hospitality and EntertainingTailor-made hospitality and entertaining packages withuse of the Insider Suite are available for all occasions.

For more information, call Rebecca Muir on 0161 615 6790Email [email protected]

PlaquesCelebrate special occasions or honour loved ones with apermanent plaque on the back of a seat in the Theatre(£500) or on the floor of the Great Hall (£1,000)

Gold, Silver & Bronze MembersRegular donors can enjoy benefits such as priority information, special invitations, discounts, Back StageTours and BACKSTAGE Newsletter, as well as programmeacknowledgement.

For more information, call the Development Team on 0161 615 6759. Email [email protected]

An Ensemble PieceYou and your business can play an important role in supporting the Theatre through:

• Exchange Club or Community Membership• Sponsorship (eg. for productions, performances or events)• Sponsorship of The Studio• Funding new plays or training bursaries• Funding Education or Community Partnerships projects

The Royal Exchange is a charity and relies on the generous support of individuals,businesses and other organisations to continue its work on and off stage, inschools and in the community. These are just some of the ways that you can help.

Major Sponsors of The Royal Exchange Theatre: Bruntwood, Insider, City Inn, Manchester Airport and Halo

Eating And Drinking

Eating and drinking at the Royal Exchange is a dramatic affair. Astylish restaurant and a continental style cafe bar - both set againstthe backdrop of the spectacular Great Hall and Theatre module -offer city centre visitors and theatre-goers something truly unique.

Weddings and Civil PartnershipsCelebrate in the Front Room at the Royal Exchange -enjoy a theatrical experience you’ll never forget. We canprovide everything from rings and wedding favours toprops and costumes. Call Paul Lloyd on 0161 615 6793.Email [email protected]

BAR EXCHANGE is openfrom 9.30am to curtain up,serving great coffee, deliciouscakes & pastries, soup,sandwiches and a full rangeof alcoholic and soft drinksand is a great place to meetfriends during the day, relaxafter work or enjoy a drinkbefore the show.

Serving modern British cuisine in a relaxed and airyenvironment, THE ROUNDis open for lunch and pre-theatre supper.

Call 0161 615 6666 toreserve your table. Visit royalexchange.co.ukfor latest menus.

Happy HourOn Friday nights, from 5.30pm - 7pm, enjoy cheap drinks inthe Great Hall Bar, alongside Special FX, free entertainment.Visit royalexchange.co.uk/specialfx for more details.

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... And Shopping

Costume HireWith more than 5000 costumes from over 30 years ofRoyal Exchange productions, our COSTUME HIRE department is the ideal place for individuals, businesses,educational groups, amateur dramatic companies andeven wedding parties to hire costumes for all occasions.

Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm and alternateSaturdays 10am - 2pm by appointment only. Call 0161 8196660. Email [email protected] 47-53Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JY. See map on page 30.

Craft ShopIf it’s cards, gifts or inspiration you are looking for, thenvisit the Craft Shop and discover a wide selection of contemporary hand made crafts by makers working acrossthe UK. Commissions welcome. We also offer a WeddingService, Loyalty Scheme and an interest free* loan, Own Art(*typical 0% APR.)

The hugely popular changing exhibitions are held in cabinets along the colonnade and in the Gallery Corner in the Great Hall.

Monday - Saturday 9.30am - curtain up, re-opening atthe interval. Call 0161 615 6767. Email [email protected] Visit royalexchange.co.uk/craftshop

SouvenirsRoyal Exchange mugs, umbrellas, pencils, posters andexclusive photo montages are on sale at the InformationPoint, along with Manchester postcards, scripts and programmes.

Nelly Harker as Elvira fromBLITHE SPIRIT.

Spend More Time at The Exchange

Back Stage Tours £3During each production, a Back Stage Tour takes you onstage and into the areas of the theatre not normallyopen to the public. Dates on show pages. Call Box Officeon 0161 833 9833. Groups of 10+ call 0161 833 0483.

Become a FriendMeet actors of Royal Exchange productions. Meet directors, designers and go backstage.See productions here and at other theatres.Volunteer and help raise funds.Make friends with theatre enthusiasts.

Call Janet Aslan on 0161 615 6786Email [email protected] Ask at the Information Point

Events and ConferencesBusinesses can hire rooms in the Theatre building for seminars, conferences and special events. Call Paul Lloydon 0161 615 6793. Email [email protected]

What’s Online?With podcasts, video trailers, blogs and ExchangeEducation resources, there’s plenty online. Join us onFacebook and Twitter to take part in the gossip and dailylife of the Theatre. Join our e-list, help us save the planet byreceiving info digitally, rather than through mailings.

Visit royalexchange.co.uk

The Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DH. Box Office: 0161 833 9833. royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline

Two public entrancesin St Ann’s Square(with a lift to Box Office and open during performances)and on Cross Street.

Parking Car parks at Market Place, High Street and MEN Arena. For details call Manchester Parking on 0161 234 4111.

Discounted ParkingPatrons can get discounted evening parking at MarketPlace Car Park. Bring your car park ticket to the Box Officeon the night for validation.

Public TransportBus:We are within 15 minutes’ walk of major city centrebus stops.

Train: Piccadilly Station is 15 minutes’ walk and VictoriaStation is 10 minutes’ walk from the Theatre.

Metrolink TRAM: The nearest tram stop is Market Street, 5 minutes’ walk from the Theatre (walk down MarketStreet and turn left). More information on 0161 228 7811.

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If you’re under 26, you can come to the Theatre for free.Friday Fifty - 50 free tickets available from 12 noon everyFriday. Join the Guest List - free tickets for every show inthe Season. First Stage - free tickets for young peoplefrom community groups who want to try out theatre forthe first time.

Go to royalexchange.co.uk/anightlessordinary to findout more.

CHEEP: (Deals For Students And Under 26s)

Happy Mondays £4Tickets in the Theatre and The StudioStudents get 20% off in the Craft Shop10% off at Bar Exchange - Mondays only.

Student OffersStudent Standbys - Half Price Theatre and Studio tickets £4 tickets with studentbeans.com£5 off in Costume Hire

Keep In Touch Join Royal Textchange SMS for more offersSign-up to Cheep-enews for info and discounts

Details, terms & conditions atroyalexchange.co.uk/cheep

Information PointFind out more about the Exchange and the cultural lifeof Manchester from our dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers. Royal Exchange souvenirs, gifts and books arealso available.

Join The E-List Sign up to our e-list - save the environment, save ourpostage and be the first to hear up to date casting news,receive special offers and find out what’s going on in ourmonthly bulletins.

The Screen in the Big Hall Look out for video trailers and footage of our shows,backstage secrets, visiting companies and exhibitions on our NEW screen in the Hall.

ExhibitionsThe Mezzanine Gallery, above Box Office, hosts free exhibitions, changing with every show. Craft Shop GalleryCorner and the Colonnade Cabinets host exhibitions, allon sale in the Craft Shop.

Special FXEvery Friday, from 6pm - 7pm, expect the unexpected in the Great Hall with free entertainment, including jazz,stand-up comedy, world music and dance. Happy hour inthe Great Hall Bar and Craft Shop from 5.30pm.

Visit royalexchange.co.uk/specialfx for the latest line-up.

City Inn is pleased to sponsor Special FX.

Education LoungeDrop into the Lounge in the Great Hall and discover thingsyou never dreamt were there... a comfy sofa, talking chair, haunted phones, maybe even a lizard!

... For Free (Or Cheep)

30 ~ 31

Wed 08 7.30pm Dr Faustus HPThu 09 7.30pm Dr Faustus HPFri 10 7.30pm Dr Faustus HPSat 11 4.00pm Dr Faustus

8.00pm Dr FaustusMon 13 7.30pm Dr Faustus PRTue 14 7.30pm Dr FaustusWed 15 2.30pm Dr Faustus

7.30pm Dr FaustusThu 16 7.30pm Dr FaustusFri 17 7.30pm Dr FaustusSat 18 4.00pm Dr Faustus

8.00pm Dr FaustusMon 20 7.30pm Dr FaustusTue 21 2.30pm Dr FaustusWed 22 2.30pm Dr Faustus

7.30pm Dr FaustusThu 23 7.30pm Dr FaustusFri 24 7.30pm Dr FaustusSat 25 4.00pm Dr Faustus


7.30pm Dr FaustusThu 30 7.30pm Dr Faustus

7.30pm Lovesong

8.00pm Lovesong

7.30pm This Is Now7.30pm This Is Now

8.00pm This Is Now7.00pm Carol Ann Duffy

Fri 01 7.30pm Dr FaustusSat 02 4.00pm Dr Faustus AD


7.30pm Dr FaustusThu 07 7.30pm Dr Faustus SDFri 08 7.30pm Dr Faustus BSLSat 09 4.00pm Dr Faustus

8.00pm Dr FaustusWed 13 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea HPThu 14 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea HPFri 15 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea HPSat 16 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea

8.00pm The Lady From the SeaMon 18 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea PRTue 19 7.30pm The Lady From the SeaWed 20 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea

7.30pm The Lady From the SeaThu 21 7.30pm The Lady From the SeaFri 22 7.30pm The Lady From the SeaSat 23 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea

8.00pm The Lady From the SeaMon 25 7.30pm The Lady From the SeaTue 26 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea

7.00pm WORDWed 27 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea

7.30pm The Lady From the SeaThu 28

7.30pm The Lady From the SeaFri 29 7.30pm The Lady From the SeaSat 30 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea AD

8.00pm The Lady From the Sea

7.30pm Ching Room/Moira7.30pm Ching Room/Moira7.30pm Ching Room/Moira

8.00pm Ching Room/Moira

7.00pm Carol Ann Duffy7.30pm Plain Jane

7.30pm Plain Jane7.30pm Plain Jane7.30pm Plain Jane4.00pm Plain Jane8.00pm Plain Jane

7.30pm Love, Love, Love

7.30pm Love, Love, Love2.30pm Love, Love, Love7.30pm Love, Love, Love7.30pm Love, Love, Love4.00pm Love, Love, Love8.00pm Love, Love, Love

September ’10The Theatre The Studio

October ’10The Theatre The Studio

32 ~ 33

Mon 01 7.30pm The Lady From the SeaTue 02 7.30pm The Lady From the Sea BSLWed 03 2.30pm The Lady From the Sea

7.30pm The Lady From the Sea SDThu 04

7.30pm The Lady From the SeaFri 05 7.30pm The Lady From the SeaSat 06 4.00pm The Lady From the Sea

8.00pm The Lady From the SeaWed 10 7.30pm The Bacchae HPThu 11 7.30pm The Bacchae HPFri 12 7.30pm The Bacchae HPSat 13 4.00pm The Bacchae

8.00pm The BacchaeMon 15 7.30pm The Bacchae PRTue 16 7.30pm The BacchaeWed 17 2.30pm The Bacchae

7.30pm The BacchaeThu 18 7.30pm The BacchaeFri 19 7.30pm The BacchaeSat 20 4.00pm The Bacchae

8.00pm The BacchaeMon 22 7.30pm The BacchaeTue 23 2.30pm The Bacchae

7.00pm WORDWed 24 2.30pm The Bacchae

7.30pm The BacchaeThu 25 7.30pm The BacchaeFri 26 7.30pm The BacchaeSat 27 4.00pm The Bacchae AD

8.00pm The BacchaeMon 29 7.30pm The BacchaeTue 30 7.30pm The Bacchae

7.30pm Love, Love, Love7.30pm Love, Love, Love6.00pm Come to Where7.30pm Love, Love, Love2.30pm Love, Love, Love7.30pm Love, Love, Love7.30pm Love, Love, Love4.00pm Love, Love, Love8.00pm Love, Love, Love

7.00pm Carol Ann Duffy7.30pm The Author

7.30pm The Author7.30pm The Author7.30pm The Author

8.00pm The Author

7.30pm Into the blue7.30pm Into the blue7.30pm Into the blue

8.00pm Speakeasy

Wed 01 2.30pm The Bacchae7.30pm The Bacchae

Thu 02 7.30pm The Bacchae SDFri 03 7.30pm The Bacchae BSLSat 04 4.00pm The Bacchae

8.00pm The BacchaeTue 07 7.30pm Zack HPWed 08 7.30pm Zack HPThu 09 7.30pm Zack HPFri 10 7.30pm Zack HPSat 11 4.00pm Zack

8.00pm ZackMon 13 7.30pm Zack PRTue 14 7.30pm ZackWed 15 2.30pm Zack

7.30pm ZackThu 16 7.30pm ZackFri 17 7.30pm ZackSat 18 4.00pm Zack

8.00pm ZackMon 20 7.30pm ZackTue 21 2.30pm Zack

7.30pm ZackWed 22 2.30pm Zack

7.30pm ZackThu 23 7.30pm ZackFri 24 2.30pm ZackSat 25 CHRISTMAS DAYMon 27 4.00pm Zack

8.00pm ZackTue 28 7.30pm ZackWed 29 2.30pm Zack

7.30pm ZackThu 30 7.30pm ZackFri 31 7.30pm Zack

11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier

11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier






11.00am & 1.30pm Tin Soldier1.30pm Tin Soldier

November ’10The Theatre The Studio

December ’10The Theatre The Studio

Sat 01 4.00pm Zack8.00pm Zack

Mon 03 7.30pm ZackTue 04 7.30pm ZackWed 05 2.30pm Zack

7.30pm ZackThu 06 7.30pm ZackFri 07 7.30pm ZackSat 08 4.00pm Zack

8.00pm ZackMon 10 7.30pm ZackTue 11 7.30pm ZackWed 12 2.30pm Zack

7.30pm ZackThu 13

7.30pm ZackFri 14 7.30pm Zack

Sat 154.00pm Zack AD8.00pm Zack

Mon 17 7.30pm ZackTue 18 7.30pm Zack BSLWed 19 2.30pm Zack

7.30pmThu 20 7.30pm ZackFri 21 7.30pm ZackSat 22 4.00pm Zack

8.00pm ZackWed 26 7.30pm Mogadishu HPThu 27 7.30pm Mogadishu HPFri 28 7.30pm Mogadishu HPSat 29 4.00pm Mogadishu

8.00pm MogadishuMon 31 7.30pm Mogadishu PR

1.30pm Tin Soldier

10.30pm Storm in a Teacup1.30pm Storm in a Teacup10.30am Storm in a Teacup1.30pm Storm in a Teacup10.30am Storm in a Teacup1.30pm Storm in a Teacup11.00am Storm in a Teacup2.00pm Storm in a Teacup

Tue 01 7.30pm MogadishuWed 02 2.30pm Mogadishu

7.30pm MogadishuThu 03 7.30pm MogadishuFri 04 7.30pm MogadishuSat 05 4.00pm Mogadishu AD

8.00pm MogadishuMon 07 7.30pm MogadishuTue 08 2.30pm Mogadishu

7.00pm WORDWed 09 2.30pm Mogadishu

7.30pm MogadishuThu 10

7.30pm MogadishuFri 11 7.30pm MogadishuSat 12 4.00pm Mogadishu

8.00pm MogadishuMon 14 7.30pm MogadishuTue 15 7.30pm MogadishuWed 16 2.30pm Mogadishu

7.30pm MogadishuThu 17

7.30pm Mogadishu SDFri 18 7.30pm Mogadishu BSLSat 19 4.00pm Mogadishu

8.00pm Mogadishu

7.30pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong PR7.30pm Winterlong4.00pm Winterlong8.00pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong

7.30pm Winterlong

7.30pm Winterlong2.30pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong4.00pm Winterlong8.00pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong

7.30pm Winterlong SD2.30pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong7.30pm Winterlong4.00pm Winterlong8.00pm Winterlong

January ’11The Theatre The Studio

February ’11The Theatre The Studio

HP = Half Price Preview, PR = Press Night, AD = Audio-described Performance, BSL = Sign-interpreted Performance,SD = After Show Discussion,

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