royal exchange theatre autumn/winter season brochure

Royal Exchange Theatre

Autumn~WinterExchange 2009~2010

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Our Autumn/Winter season is packed withstrong, passionate, vibrant plays thatspeak to these tough times we are goingthrough. They are set in places we all know;home, school, pub. The people in them aremore often than not striving to find a wayto live in an unforgiving world. They do sowith humour, debate, resilience, wit andsheer bloodymindedness. The plays arealso full of magic, great acting roles andstartling theatrical flourishes. We very muchhope you will join us in sharing them.

Braham Murray, Greg Hersov and Sarah FrankcomArtistic Directors

Registered Charity No. 255424Typesetting: Funnel Creative. Show & cover imagery: Ray Chan. Theatre photography: Jonathan Keenan

Welcome

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

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The Miser

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

Translated and adapted by Robert Cogo-Fawcettand Braham MurrayDirected by Helena Kaut-HowsonDesigned by Ashley Martin-DavisCast includes DEREK GRIFFITHS

The penny-pinching Harpagon reckons there’s amint to be made in marriage and intends to cashin on both his children and himself - but Eliseand Cleante believe in love over money and havefallen head-over-heels for suitors of their own.Someone’s going to get married tonight, but asthe children fight to follow their hearts’ desireswhatever the cost, Harpagon plots to stop hiscredit being crunched, and nothing and nobodyis quite as it seems in Molière’s RIOTOUS andRAPID-FIRE comedy.

Did you know? Molière’s controversial comedies caused uproar inSeventeenth Century France, but made him a heroof the people - and he is now seen as one of thegreatest writers in the history of Western literature.

Think...VOLPONE meets ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE

“Money is the most precious thing in life”.

By Molière

Half Price Previews2, 3, 4 September

After Show DiscussionThursday 24 September

Audio-described PerformanceSaturday 26 September at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceTuesday 29 September at 7.30pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 9 September at 11am

Exchange Education• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions• School Workshops available• Online Resources

The Miser LunchFriday 25 September at 12 noon

Suitable for ages 12+

The Theatre2 September - 3 October


Punk Rock


Directed by Sarah FrankcomDesigned by Paul Wills

In the library of a grammar school, seven sixth-formers are preparing for their mock A Levelsand nearing the end of their school lives. SoonManchester will be a thing of the past and therewill be new friends and new enemies. When thewhole world opens up in front of you there’s adanger it could eat you up, there’s danger allaround in this world premiere of SimonStephens’ URGENT and SHATTERING play.

Did you know? Simon Stephens last worked with Royal ExchangeArtistic Director Sarah Frankcom on the OlivierAward-Winning ON THE SHORE OF THE WIDE WORLD.

Think...THE HISTORY BOYS meets THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Half Price Previews7, 8, 9 October

After Show DiscussionWednesday 28 October after 7.30pm performance

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 24 October at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceFriday 30 October at 7.30pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 14 October at 11am

Exchange Education• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions• School Workshops available• Online Resources

A Royal Exchange Theatre and LyricHammersmith Production


“Everything human beings do finishes up bad in the end. Everything good human beings ever make is built on something monstrous. Nothing lasts. We certainly won’t...”

By Simon Stephens The Theatre7 ~ 31 October

WORLD PREMIERE


By John OsborneThe Entertainer


Directed by Greg HersovDesigned by Laurie DennettCast includes DAVID SCHOFIELD

Music Hall artiste Archie Rice is about to celebratethe 21st anniversary of the last time he paidincome tax. In a clapped-out business in a brokencountry, he’s the last hurrah of a lost age, but aslong as he can still make ‘em laugh he couldn’tcare less. However, as conflicts start to overwhelmhim and his comedy turns into tragedy, Archiefinds that his latest end-of-the-pier show threatensan end to his family, his dreams, and even hisfreedom in John Osborne’s SCATHING and SCINTILLATING state of the nation 1957 classic.

Did you know? The last Osborne production at the Royal Exchangewas LOOK BACK IN ANGER, also directed by GregHersov and starring Michael Sheen.

Think...CABARET meets THE ROYLE FAMILY

“Good evening, ladies and gentleman - Archie Rice is the name. Archie Rice. Mrs Rice’s favourite boy. We’re going to entertain you...”

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The Theatre4 November ~ 5 December

Half Price Previews4, 5, 6 November

After Show DiscussionThursday 26 November

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 28 November at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceTuesday 1 December at 7.30pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 18 November at 11am(The tour will be BSL Interpreted)

Exchange Education• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions• Pre-Show Student Workshop• Online Resources


Saturday performance times2.30pm and 7.30pm


Blithe Spirit


Directed by Sarah FrankcomDesigned by Liz AscroftCast includes SURANNE JONES

CHARLES “Elvira is here, Ruth – she’s standing a few yards away ”

RUTH “Yes, dear, I can see her distinctly – under the piano with a zebra!”

When Charles Condomine and his wife Ruth hirethe services of the eccentric Madame Arcati, theythink they’re in for an evening of high jinx ratherthan high spirits - but when the madcap mysticaccidentally brings Charles’s ex-wife Elvira backfrom the beyond, it all starts to go bump in thenight. As both women battle for his mortal soul,Charles finds himself wanted dead or alive in NoëlCoward’s HILARIOUS and HAIR-RAISING comedy.

Did you know? BLITHE SPIRIT began its life here in Manchester in a production directed by Coward himself in 1941.

Think...THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST meets POLTERGEIST.

Half Price Previews9, 10, 11 December

After Show DiscussionWednesday 20 January after 7.30pm performance

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 16 January at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceTuesday 19 January at 7.30pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 16 December at 11am

Exchange Education• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions

Blithe Spirit LunchFriday 15 January at 12 noon


By Noël Coward The Theatre9 December ~ 23 January


A Raisin in the Sun


Directed by Michael BuffongDesigned by Ellen Cairns

Lena’s life on Chicago’s Southside has always beenabout “how to stay alive and still have a pinch ofdignity too”. Now the insurance money from herhusband’s death is coming through, her family seesthe chance to make their dreams come true. WalterLee's dream of a liquor store, Beneatha's dream tobecome a doctor and Ruth's dream house with awhole lot of light and a yard with flowers for Lena.As each dream threatens the others, the world standsin their way and the family find the struggle toretain life and dignity is harder than ever in LorraineHansberry’s HUMANE and HEART-RENDING play.

Did you know? A RAISIN IN THE SUN was the first play written by ablack woman to be produced on Broadway and wonthe New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award as thebest play of the year in 1959.

Think...ARETHA FRANKLIN meets ARTHUR MILLER.

“...isn’t there something wrong in a house – in a world – where all dreams, good or bad, must depend on the death of a man?”

Half Price Previews27, 28, 29 January

After Show DiscussionThursday 18 February

Audio-Described PerformanceSaturday 13 February at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceFriday 19 February at 7.30pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 10 February at 11am

Exchange Education• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions• Pre-Show Student Workshop• Online Resources

A Raisin in the Sun LunchFriday 19 February at 12 noon



By arrangement with Samuel French Limited

By Lorraine Hansberry The Theatre27 January ~ 20 February


Pub


Opening TimesEarly Doors at 7.00pm.Last Orders at 10.50pm.

Ticket PricesAll seats £6.50


As the November nights draw in, it’s happy hour inThe Studio and all are welcomed to our eclectic celebration of the Great British Pub. Featuring newwork by new directors, and some of our mostimaginative performers, PUB is not a play, it’s aunique programme of performance with a surprisearound every corner. Snatches of stories combinewith live music, real ale, quizzes, games and chanceencounters in this EXHILIRATING and UNMISSABLEnew presentation. Pork scratchings optional.

Did you know? The British Beer and Pub Association reports thaton average almost forty pubs a week are closingdown in the UK.

Think...ARABIAN NIGHTS meets EARLY DOORS

“to alcohol; the cause of - and solution to - all oflife’s problems” Homer Simpson

The Studio11 November ~ 5 December


Salt


Directed by Jo CombesDesigned by Ben Stones

Though Amy and Simon have the money and children that life has so far denied Nick and Rachel,a friendship forged years ago remains constant.When they find the cash to enable their friends tohold onto their dreams, a simple act of charitybrings everything bubbling to the surface. As theyjoin together for different courses of differentmeals over nine months, and the heat continues torise, they soon find themselves approaching boilingpoint in this world premiere of Fiona Peek’sSPARKLING and SEDUCTIVE play.

Did you know? Well over a thousand scripts were entered for theBruntwood Playwriting Competition for the Royal Exchange and SALT was one of four winners.

Think...THIS LIFE meets COME DINE WITH ME

“Think about it. For couples like us, what are the two single most significant factors in our lives? One. Fertility. Or lack of. Two. Money. Or lack of...”

After Show DiscussionMonday 15 February

Exchange Education• Adult Writing Workshops



Winner

By Fiona Peek The Studio3 ~ 20 February

WORLD PREMIERE


The Studio. 22 ~ 24 OctoberChotto Ookii theatre company presents

SweetIn the era of romantic comedies with happy endings andperfect heroes, Total Theatre Award winners Chotto Ookiipresent a bitter take on the saccharine nature of love.

Physical theatre, stunning visuals, puppetry and dance arecombined in Chotto Ookii's inimitable style to produce ahyper energetic tour de force.

One man and his wizened, chain smoking, alcoholic git ofa heart drag themselves out of the mundane into a sugarcoated world which is "seemingly" too good to be true.

This flight of fondant fancy quickly dissolves into sinisterobsession when the doll like object of his affections meetshis gaze through frosted glass.

Tickets £9.50 / £6.50 / £4.75.

The Studio. 27 ~ 31 Octobernabokov and the Bush Theatre in association withWatford Palace Theatre and Mercury Theatre, Colchester

2nd May 1997By Jack ThorneDirected by George PerrinDesigned by Hannah Clarke

2nd May 1997. The world changes overnight. A great mansweeps to power as a powerful dynasty crumbles.Amidst the euphoria and despair, three deeply personalstories emerge.

Lib Dem footsoldier Ian is no hero, but party-crasher Sarahis going to make him one. Former Tory MP Marie sees herold seat fall, as her fragile relationship with her sonimplodes. And two best mates wake up to a new worldorder. Jake dreams of Number 10, Will dreams of Jake.

A smouldering new play from one of Britain's most excitingyoung writers about seizing the present, escaping the pastand the audacity of hope for the future.

“Topical, transgressive and thrillingly dramatic”Daily Telegraph on nabokov’s TERRE HAUTE

Tickets £9.50 / £6.50 / £4.75. 18 ~ 19

The Studio. 16 December ~ 2 Januaryen masse theatre present

Spaceship‘87By Oliver BirchDirected by Amy LeachDesigned by Miriam Nabarro with Sally Leach

“One of the country's most exciting theatre companiesmaking work for younger audiences" The Guardian


Tickets £9.50/£6.50. Under 13s £4.

1987: the year of shell suits, casio keyboards and the greatstorm. A little girl's bedroom has been turned into a spaceship - a place to dream of astronauts, aliens andasteroids. But there is a storm raging, both through herfamily and outside, a storm which threatens to destroyeverything. And only the little girl can stop it. Can shemake her spaceship fly and save the Universe?

SPACESHIP ‘87 is a fluorescent voyage exploring the powerof the imagination, travelling through space, hopes andfears, accompanied by a classic 1980s soundtrack.

en masse are an award winning company creating originaland inventive theatre for young people and their families.They return to the Royal Exchange following sell out runsof their productions THE IGNATIUS TRAIL, THE SHELTER and THE ICEBERG.

"Earlier on today a woman rang the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way; well,if you're watching, don't worry, there isn't" Michael Fish, 15.10.87


The Studio. 21 ~ 22 JanuaryRoyal Exchange Education presents

Wherever I Lay My HatInspired by Marvin Gaye, ideas of home and all kinds ofhats, WHEREVER I LAY MY HAT is the latest performanceproject from our Community Partnerships programme.This scheme works with a diverse range of communitygroups across Greater Manchester and is designed to giveparticipants real ownership of the Royal Exchange throughthe creation of original, collaborative work.

A captivating hour or so of brand new, home-grown theatre.Why not come along? (And don’t forget your hat).

“Pure entertainment, with an incredibly powerful and relevant message for the whole of society. Beautifully performed by all the cast” Audience feedback on previousCommunity project, LOST LETTERS

“The group has totally evolved - everybody’s changed, andyou can see it in each other” Actor/participant from TheBooth Centre

Tickets £6.50/£4.

The Theatre. 15 November

Daniel Kitson ~ We Are Gathered HereEveryone you have ever known will die. And so will you.

And yet we dance in the looming shadows of mortality, wedance and we talk and we eat and we argue.We read books.We care for people. We buy houses. We plant trees and westart to drive and we learn how to make milk frothy. Becausesomething, somewhere in the middle of it all has to matter.As our seconds and minutes and days slip by, somethinghas to be important. And who are we to giggle and pointand sneer at what others have found to care about? Who isto say what is beneath us, what is not worthy of our hearts?

Everybody needs something to hold when it gets dark, sowho am I, who are any of us, to point at anything and callit facile or redundant or stupid or rubbish? Even when itquite clearly is.

A new stand up show about finding something importantin an ocean of twaddle.

Tickets £12/£10.

The Theatre. 25 October

Jim Jeffries ~ The HitsThe controversial Aussie returns home to Manchester, havingnow made his mark on the U.S.A with his own HBO comedyspecial I SWEAR TO GOD. This is an all killer, no filler hour -his confrontational comedy classics, coupled with snippetsof new material.

Plus support.


Tickets £12/£10.

The Studio. 14 ~ 16 JanuaryRoyal Exchange Education presents an exhibition with a difference

Making an Exhibition ofOurselves (at Home)From your Elvis in the shower to the tin toys on your shelf,the shell suit in your wardrobe, the photo by your bed... Athome: the place we’re most likely to kick off our shoes andbe ourselves, display ourselves, give ourselves away; theplace we make a private exhibition of our lives.

MAKING AN EXHIBITION OF OURSELVES is an exhibitionwith a difference. We invite you into The Studio where youcan make yourself at home and take a look behind someother front doors. Scrutinise the mantelpiece of treasures,relax in the bedroom of floating dreams, open the fridge ofmouth-watering desires and, if you dare, enter the cupboardof secrets and lies…

With contributions from community groups, artists, makers,children, schools and from you - why not drop in?

Admission FREE.

Comedy in the Theatre

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Discover Things You never Dreamt Were ThereExchange Education offers a wide-rangingprogramme of projects, activities and eventsfor people of all ages, backgrounds andinterests. The aim is to create opportunitiesfor everyone to explore theatre, getinvolved and make the Royal Exchangetheir 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 ExchangeTheatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester M2 7DHVisit the website at: royalexchange.co.uk

The work of the Education Department is supported by the Booth Charities, Crabtree North West Charitable Trust, The Co-operative, D’OylyCarte Charitable Trust, Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, HBOS Foundation, HBOS Lex Leasing, The Idlewild Trust, John Lewis Partnership,John Thaw Foundation, Manchester Guardian Society, Norma Leigh Charitable Trust, N Smith Charitable Trust, One to One Children’s Fund,PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ralli Solicitors , Scotshill Trust and Steel Charitable Trust

We’re giving away 10,000 tickets over 2 years to under

26s. Visit royalexchange.co.uk/guestlist to find out

how you can enjoy theatre for FREE

CHEEP Deals For Students And Under 26s…

£4 tickets with HAPPY MONDAYS

FREE Friday night entertainment with SPECIAL FX

50% OFF with STUDENT STANDBYS

Join our ROYAL TEXTCHANGE SMS list for more offers

10% OFF Monday night DRINKS

Join CHEEP-E-NEWS for info news and extra DISCOUNTS

NEW STUDIO offers for Students AND Under 26s

£2 drinks during Friday nights with SPECIAL FX

More details (with Terms & Conditions) atroyalexchange.co.uk/cheep

Look Out For More

How To Get To The ExchangeTwo public entrances on Cross Street and in St Ann’s Square (open during performances, with alift to Box Office).

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 BoxOffice on 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 (down Market Streetand turn left). More information on 0161 228 7811.

Join The Virtual ExchangeVisit the website royalexchange.co.ukDownload regular podcastsJoin the e-bulletin list for monthly newsCatch up on the latest blogs from cast and staffJoin the SMS list if you’re under 26 or a student


Eating, Drinking... …And Shopping

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.

Craft ShopWhatever you’re looking for - cards, gifts or inspiration - our Craft Shop has a wide selection of contemporary handmade crafts by makers working across the UK. Commissionsare welcome. Staff can also provide information on theCraft Shop’s Wedding Service, Loyalty Scheme and Own Art- an interest free loan (Typical 0% APR.)

Our hugely popular changing exhibitions are held in cabinetsalong the colonnade and in the Craft Shop Gallery Corner inthe Great Hall.

Open Monday - Saturday from 9.30am - curtain up ,re-opening for the interval.

Website royalexchange.co.uk/craftshopCall 0161 615 6767 e-mail [email protected]

Costume HireWith more than 5000 costumes from over 30 years ofRoyal Exchange productions, our COSTUME HIRE departmentis the ideal place for individuals, businesses, educationalgroups and amateur dramatic companies to hire costumesfor all occasions.

The department, situated in Swan Street, is open from10am - 4pm Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdaysfrom 10am - 2pm, by appointment only.Call 0161 819 6660 or e-mail [email protected]

Information PointWe sell Royal Exchange gifts, books, posters and programmes,as well as providing information on the theatre shows,building and the cultural life of Manchester. Drop inthroughout the day to see one of our volunteers.

BAR EXCHANGE is openMonday to Saturday from9.30am - curtain up for coffees, pastries, light lunchesand bar drinks.

THE ROUND is open fromMonday to Saturday forlunch and pre-showdinner with frequentlychanging menus to reflectseasonal ingredients.For reservations,call 0161 615 6666.

Happy HourAlmost every Friday from 5.30pm - 7pm, there's a HappyHour in the Great Hall Bar, and FREE entertainment(Special FX) in the Great Hall. checkroyalexchange.co.uk/specialfx for details.

Afternoon TeasDon't rush off after Wednesday matinees. Stay for homemade scones or cakes and a tea or coffee and relaxwith friends and discuss the show.

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Spend More Time at The Exchange... Everyone Can Play A Part

An Ensemble PieceThe Royal Exchange Theatre has over 45 Corporate andIndividual Members who enjoy the exclusive InsiderExchange Club.

Companies also support the Theatre through:• Performance Sponsorship• Production Sponsorship • Funding an Education or Community Project• Commissioning a Play • Supporting a Training Bursary• Studio Sponsorship• Fundraising Event Sponsorship

Did You Know....If you are a UK taxpayer you can Gift Aid your donationsto allow the Royal Exchange Theatre (registered charity255424) to claim tax relief of 28p for every £1 you give.Gift Aid doesn’t cost you any more but makes a huge difference to the Theatre. Please call to make a donation.

Entertaining And ConferencesBusinesses can hirerooms in the Theatrebuilding for seminars,conferences and specialevents. Call Philip Lord on 0161 615 6733.Email [email protected]

Individual Roles

PlaquesCommemorate a friend, family member or special occasionwith a permanent plaque on the back of a seat in theTheatre (£500) or on the floor of the Great Hall (£1000)

Individual Giving And MembershipEvery donation helps. From £5 a month, regular donorscan enjoy benefits such as priority information, specialinvitations, discounts, Back Stage Tours and Back StageNewsletter, as well as programme acknowledgement.

Call David Burgess on 0161 615 6752Email [email protected]

The Royal Exchange Theatre is a charity and relies on the generous donations from individualsand companies to continue its work on stage, in schools and in the community.

The Great HallHome to the Theatre Module, a space ship landing in thegrand Victorian Cotton Exchange, there’s plenty to do, dayand night. As well as performances in the 760-seatTheatre and the 90-seat Studio, there are changingExhibitions on the Mezzanine Gallery, Craft Shop GalleryCorner and the Education Lounge.

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

Theatre Lunches £35Meet the cast and company, enjoy a delicious lunchdesigned in The Round and help raise money for ourDevelopment Fund. Call David Burgess on 0161 615 6752

Special Fridays at the Exchange (SFX)Fridays are special at the Exchange, with Happy Hour inthe Bar and FREE entertainment from 6pm – 7pm. Fromstand-up comedy (on the first Friday of every month) todance, jazz and world music, expect the unexpected. Visitroyalexchange.co.uk/specialfx for the line-up.

Become a FriendFriends enjoy meeting actors and directors, meeting otherswith like interests, going backstage and volunteering withinthe Theatre itself.

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

This gorgeous costume worn by Lucy Briggs-Owen in WIDOWERS’HOUSES was sponsored by Friends of the Royal Exchange Theatre.

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Season TicketsBuy a Season Ticket and save over £41. That’s up to 25% off full price tickets.

How to Book:See the Seating Plan on page 30. Choose the area youwould like to sit and use the colour coding to choose theSeason Ticket price. Fill in the Season Ticket Booking Form,including payment and send it to us at the Theatre. Or callto book on 0161 833 9833.

Loyalty Cards:Your Loyalty Card gives you discounts in the Theatre, CraftShop, Costume Hire, in Bar Exchange and in The Round.

Did you know that the Royal ExchangeTheatre is a registered charity? We are currently raising funds to improve

the front of house facilities. Make a donation to theDevelopment Fund and we can claim an extra 28p for every£1 you donate, if you are a UK tax payer. Simply fill in thebox on the Booking Form.

The Royal Exchange Theatre offers you the chance tosee some of the best shows in the country in two ofthe most exciting theatre spaces.

A Season Ticket is great value, offers great savings, prioritybooking and flexibility. Book now and choose your dateslater. PRIORITY BOOKING: we reserve some of the bestseats for Season Ticket holders, but we advise you not toleave it too late as many performances can sell out.FLEXIBILITY: change your date or seats (free of charge) atany time, as long as we have the seats available and thetime for you to send in your original tickets*.SAVINGS: there are prices to suit all pockets (see fiveshows for £58) as well as huge savings on the best seatsin the House (save up to £7.38 per ticket).

*Tickets can only be exchanged up to 48 hours in advance of your original or newperformance, whichever comes first. All tickets are subject to availability.

7 part Season Ticket includes: THE MISER, PUNK ROCK, THE ENTERTAINER, BLITHE SPIRIT, A RAISIN IN THE SUN,PUB*** and SALT

Mon - Thu, Sat Mats Saving Fri & Sat Saving Wed Mat Saving£109.88 £36.63 £124.88 £41.63 £79.88 £26.63£94.88 £31.63 £108.00 £36.00 £72.38 £24.13£70.50 £23.50 £74.25 £24.75 £68.63 £22.88

5 part Season Ticket includes: THE MISER, PUNK ROCK, THE ENTERTAINER, BLITHE SPIRIT and A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Mon - Thu, Sat Mats Saving Fri & Sat Saving Wed Mat** Saving£102.00 £25.50 £118.00 £29.50 £70.00 £17.50£86.00 £21.50 £100.00 £25.00 £62.00 £15.50£60.00 £15.00 £64.00 £16.00 £58.00 £14.50

**Matinees in The Studio are on Thursdays at 2.30pm. ***PUB will be priced differently. Your Season Ticket discount will be reflected in this.

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.

7 Part Season Ticket - 25% OFF total ticket price (includes a ticket for each Royal Exchange Studio production)THE MISER, PUNK ROCK, THE ENTERTAINER, BLITHE SPIRIT, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, PUB and SALTSeating Area Mon - Thurs & Sat Mat Fri and Sat Weds MatRow A 1st Gallery, Row D Stage Level £109.88 tickets £124.88 tickets £79.88 tickets Row B 1st Gallery Rows B, C, E, F, G Stage Level £94.88 tickets £108.00 tickets £72.38 tickets Row A 2nd Gallery £70.50 tickets £74.25 tickets £68.63 tickets

5 Part (Theatre Only) Season Ticket - 20% OFF total ticket priceTHE MISER, PUNK ROCK, THE ENTERTAINER, BLITHE SPIRIT, A RAISIN IN THE SUNSeating Area Mon - Thurs & Sat Mat Fri and Sat Weds MatRow A 1st Gallery, Row D Stage Level £102.00 tickets £118.00 tickets £70.00 tickets Row B 1st Gallery Rows B, C, E, F, G Stage Level £86.00 tickets £100.00 tickets £62.00 tickets Row A 2nd Gallery £60.00 tickets £64.00 tickets £58.00 tickets

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Seating and Tickets

Second Gallery

First Gallery

Stage Level

Standard Prices:Mon - Thu Fri & Sat Eve Wed Mat& Sat Mat £25.50 £29.50 £17.50£21.50 £25.00 £15.50£15.00 £16.00 £14.50£8.50 £9.50 £8.50

Banquettes*:£8.50 £9.50 £8.50

*Banquettes available on day of performance only, from 9.30am

ADD £1 TO HELP US MAKE THINGS BETTER FOR YOUA donation of just £1 on each ticket will help with planned improvements in theGreat Hall, including improved access and facilities to ensure that the RoyalExchange Theatre is enjoyed by all. Please give generously to our Development Fund.

The Theatre: The Studio:

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

Full price: £9.50

Concessions: £6.50

Under 13s: £4

Under 26s and Students: (Happy Mondays) only £4 on aMonday. Plus Half Price Standbys available for all performances except Saturday evenings.

How To Book:

Box Office is open Monday - Saturday.

By phone or fax: 9.30am - 6.15pm

Box Office: 0161 833 9833

Fax: 0161 615 6696

Group Bookings and Schools: 0161 833 0483

Minicom: 0161 615 6699

In person: 9.30am - 7.30pm (weekdays)9.30am - 8pm (Saturdays)

Online: Book up to a few hours before the performance. royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline*

Suitable for ages 12+ This symbol is a recommended age limitfor shows, at the time of going to print. Please call Box Office formore details.

*There is a £2 transaction fee (not per ticket) to cover the costs to the service provider.All prices, times and performance details are correct at time of going to press. Wereserve the right to change details if necessary.

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 ensurethat disabled patrons have an enjoyable experience. We have wheelchair spaces and alift in St Ann’s Square providing level access toall floors.

Each production in the Theatre has an audio-described performance with a Touch Tour forthe visually impaired, kindly supported by theBoshier-Hinton Foundation. Programmes areavailable in large print, free of charge. We alsowelcome Guide dogs.

We have infra-red assisted hearing facilitiesand present BSL Interpreted performances.In addition, we now offer a BSL-interpreted tour each season.

This brochure is available in large print, Braille,on CD and email formats.

Please note that, under the new SMOKE FREE law, performers on stageare exempt and there may be smoking in some of our productions.

Discounts (Theatre only):

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 Wednesday Matinees;£5 off Saturday Matinees.

Unwaged: 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 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 Wednesday Matinees - £8.50with one teacher free per 10 pupils. Call 0161 833 0483.

Second Gallery First Gallery Stage LevelRow A Row A Row DRow B Row B Rows B,C,E,F,G

A (Banquettes)

30 ~ 31


Wed 2 7.30pm The Miser HPThu 3 7.30pm The Miser HPFri 4 7.30pm The Miser HP Sat 5 4.00pm The Miser

8.00pm The MiserMon 7 7.30pm The Miser PRTue 8 7.30pm The MiserWed 9 2.30pm The Miser

7.30pm The MiserThu 10 7.30pm The MiserFri 11 7.30pm The MiserSat 12 4.00pm The Miser

8.00pm The MiserMon 14 7.30pm The MiserTue 15 7.30pm The MiserWed 16 2.30pm The Miser

7.30pm The MiserThu 17 7.30pm The MiserFri 18 7.30pm The MiserSat 19 4.00pm The Miser

8.00pm The MiserMon 21 7.30pm The MiserTue 22 7.30pm The MiserWed 23 2.30pm The Miser

7.30pm The MiserThu 24 7.30pm The Miser SDFri 25 7.30pm The Miser TLSat 26 4.00pm The Miser AD

8.00pm The MiserMon 28 7.30pm The MiserTue 29 7.30pm The Miser BSLWed 30 2.30pm The Miser

7.30pm The Miser

Thu 1 7.30pm The MiserFri 2 7.30pm The MiserSat 3 4.00pm The Miser

8.00pm The MiserWed 7 7.30pm Punk Rock HPThu 8 7.30pm Punk Rock HPFri 9 7.30pm Punk Rock HPSat 10 4.00pm Punk Rock

8.00pm Punk RockMon 12 7.30pm Punk Rock PRTue 13 7.30pm Punk RockWed 14 2.30pm Punk Rock

7.30pm Punk RockThu 15 7.30pm Punk RockFri 16 7.30pm Punk RockSat 17 4.00pm Punk Rock

8.00pm Punk RockMon 19 7.30pm Punk RockTue 20 7.30pm Punk RockWed 21 2.30pm Punk Rock

7.30pm Punk RockThu 22 7.30pm Punk RockFri 23 7.30pm Punk RockSat 24 4.00pm Punk Rock AD

8.00pm Punk RockSun 25 8.00pm Jim Jeffries - The HitsMon 26 7.30pm Punk RockTue 27 7.30pm Punk RockWed 28 2.30pm Punk Rock

7.30pm Punk Rock SDThu 29 2.30pm

7.30pm Punk RockFri 30 7.30pm Punk Rock BSLSat 31 4.00pm Punk Rock

8.00pm Punk Rock

SweetSweet

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2nd May 1997

2nd May 19972nd May 19972nd May 19972nd May 19972nd May 19972nd May 1997

September ’09The Theatre The Studio

October ’09The Theatre The Studio

Wed 4 7.30pm The Entertainer HPThu 5 7.30pm The Entertainer HPFri 6 7.30pm The Entertainer HPSat 7 2.30pm The Entertainer

7.30pm The EntertainerMon 9 7.30pm The Entertainer PRTue 10 7.30pm The EntertainerWed 11 2.30pm The Entertainer

7.30pm The EntertainerThu 12 7.30pm The EntertainerFri 13 7.30pm The EntertainerSat 14 2.30pm The Entertainer

7.30pm The EntertainerSun 15 8.00pm Daniel Kitson - We Are...Mon 16 7.30pm The EntertainerTue 17 7.30pm The EntertainerWed 18 2.30pm The Entertainer


7.30pm The EntertainerMon 23 7.30pm The EntertainerTue 24 7.30pm The EntertainerWed 25 2.30pm The Entertainer

7.30pm The EntertainerThu 26 7.30pm The Entertainer SDFri 27 7.30pm The EntertainerSat 28 2.30pm The Entertainer AD

7.30pm The EntertainerMon 30 7.30pm The Entertainer

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Tue 1 7.30pm The Entertainer BSLWed 2 2.30pm The Entertainer


7.30pm The EntertainerWed 9 7.30pm Blithe Spirit HPThu 10 7.30pm Blithe Spirit HPFri 11 7.30pm Blithe Spirit HPSat 12 4.00pm Blithe Spirit

8.00pm Blithe SpiritMon 14 7.30pm Blithe Spirit PRTue 15 7.30pm Blithe SpiritWed 16 2.30pm Blithe Spirit

7.30pm Blithe SpiritThu 17 7.30pm Blithe SpiritFri 18 7.30pm Blithe SpiritSat 19 4.00pm Blithe Spirit

8.00pm Blithe SpiritMon 21 7.30pm Blithe SpiritTue 22 7.30pm Blithe SpiritWed 23 2.30pm Blithe Spirit

7.30pm Blithe SpiritThu 24 2.30pm Blithe SpiritFri 25 Christmas DaySat 26 4.00pm Blithe Spirit

8.00pm Blithe SpiritMon 28 4.00pm Blithe Spirit

8.00pm Blithe SpiritTue 29 7.30pm Blithe SpiritWed 30 2.30pm Blithe Spirit

7.30pm Blithe SpiritThu 31 7.30pm Blithe Spirit

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

Pub ( from 7.00pm)

11am&1.30pm Spaceship ‘87

11am&1.30pm Spaceship ‘8711am&7.30pm Spaceship ‘8711am, 1.30, 4pm Spaceship ‘87

11am&1.30pm Spaceship ‘8711am&1.30pm Spaceship ‘87


1.30pm&4pm Spaceship ‘87

1.30pm&4pm Spaceship ‘87

11am&1.30pm Spaceship ‘8711am&1.30pm Spaceship ‘87


November ’09The Theatre The Studio

December ’09The Theatre The Studio

32 ~ 33


Fri 1 7.30pm Blithe SpiritSat 2 4.00pm Blithe Spirit


7.30pm Blithe SpiritThu 7 7.30pm Blithe SpiritFri 8 7.30pm Blithe SpiritSat 9 4.00pm Blithe Spirit


7.30pm Blithe SpiritThu 14 10.30am - 7.30pm

7.30pm Blithe SpiritFri 15 10.30am - 7.30pm

7.30pm Blithe Spirit TLSat 16 11.00am - 8.00pm

4.00pm Blithe Spirit AD8.00pm Blithe Spirit

Mon 18 7.30pm Blithe SpiritTue 19 7.30pm Blithe Spirit BSLWed 20 2.30pm Blithe Spirit

7.30pm Blithe Spirit SDThu 21 7.30pm Blithe SpiritFri 22 4.00pm

7.30pm Blithe SpiritSat 23 4.00pm Blithe Spirit

8.00pm Blithe SpiritWed 27 7.30pm A Raisin in the... HPThu 28 7.30pm A Raisin in the... HPFri 29 7.30pm A Raisin in the... HPSat 30 2.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

7.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

11am, 1.30, 4pm Spaceship ‘87

Making an Exhibition...



Wherever I Lay My HatWherever I Lay My HatWherever I Lay My Hat

Mon 1 7.30pm A Raisin in the Sun PRTue 2 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunWed 3 2.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

7.30pm A Raisin in the SunThu 4 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunFri 5 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunSat 6 2.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

7.30pm A Raisin in the SunMon 8 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunTue 9 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunWed 10 2.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

7.30pm A Raisin in the SunThu 11 2.30pm

7.30pm A Raisin in the SunFri 12 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunSat 13 2.30pm A Raisin in the Sun AD

7.30pm A Raisin in the SunMon 15 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunTue 16 7.30pm A Raisin in the SunWed 17 2.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

7.30pm A Raisin in the SunThu 18 2.30pm

7.30pm A Raisin in the Sun SDFri 19 7.30pm A Raisin in the Sun TL/BSLSat 20 2.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

7.30pm A Raisin in the Sun

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January ’10The Theatre The Studio

February ’10The Theatre The Studio

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