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Royal Exchange Theatre

Spring~SummerExchange 2009


We’re very pleased with this forthcomingSpring/Summer season. We have a widespectrum of dramatic experiences mixing great classics with substantialnew writing and an exciting collaborationwith the Manchester InternationalFestival. While we were planning the season the economic situation in thecountry significantly changed. For us,this theatre has always been a placewhere people can come for a communalexperience that in some way illuminatesand strengthens the lives we lead. Wethank you for supporting the Exchangeand hope very much you can continue inthese potentially tough times ahead toenjoy what we have to offer.

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Welcome

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


Macbeth

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

Directed by Matthew DunsterDesigned by Paul Wills

When the triumphant soldier Macbeth discovershe’s destined to be the next King of Scotland, heand Lady Macbeth decide to risk their own soulsin a desperate attempt to gain the whole world in Shakespeare’s DARK, DEVASTATING and GRIPPING tragedy.

Did you know? One of the theories regarding the origins of thesuperstitions revolving around The Scottish Play isthat Shakespeare used genuine spells in the text,and this caused witches to put a curse on all futureproductions as punishment for revealing theirsecrets.

Think...FAUST meets THE SOPRANOS

“Stars, hide your fires!Let not light see my black and deep desires.”

By William Shakespeare

The Theatre25 February ~ 11 April

Half Price Previews25, 26, 27 February

After Show DiscussionThursday 19 March

Audio Described PerformanceSaturday 28 March at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceSaturday 4 April at 4pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 4 March at 11am

Exchange Education• Online Resources• Teacher CPD• Pre-show Student Workshops• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions• Workshop day for Adults


Widowers’ Houses


Directed by Greg HersovDesigned by Ashley Martin-Davis

When the hot-tempered Harry Trench falls forwealthy heiress Blanche whilst on holiday, hethinks that nothing can stand in the way of truelove. But after discovering that his prospectivefather-in-law is the worst landlord in London,he finds his morals and desires are pitted against each other in this timely revival ofBernard Shaw’s FUNNY, SCATHING and TOPICAL play.

Did you know? Bernard Shaw is the only person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize and an Oscar for his work.

Think...AN IDEAL HUSBAND meets LITTLE DORRITT

By Bernard Shaw

The Theatre15 April ~ 9 May

Half Price Previews15, 16, 17 April

After Show DiscussionThursday 30 April

Audio Described PerformanceSaturday 25 April at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceSaturday 9 May at 4pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 22 April at 11am

Exchange Education• Pre-show Student Workshop• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions

“If you are going to get money with your wife,doesn’t it concern your family to know how that money was made?”


Haunted


WORLD PREMIEREDirected by Braham MurrayDesigned by Simon HiglettWith Brenda Blethyn

When a captivating young woman enters the lifeof the quixotic Mr. Berry, his desperation toensure her return causes him to start secretlygiving away his wife’s clothes in exchange forelocution lessons - but, as the redoubtable MrsBerry searches for an explanation to her fast-diminishing wardrobe, he soon finds that bothhis relationships are increasingly under threat inthis world premiere of Edna O’Brien’s POIGNANT,ENCHANTING and LYRICAL new play.

Did you know? Pulitzer Prize winning American novelist Philip Rothhas hailed Edna O’Brien as “the most gifted womannow writing in English”.

Think...THE WEIR meets THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY

By Edna O’Brien

The Theatre13 May ~ 13 June

Half Price Previews13, 14, 15 May

After Show DiscussionThursday 11 June

Audio Described PerformanceSaturday 6 June at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceSaturday 13 June at 4pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 20 May at 11am

Exchange Education• Pre-show Student Workshop• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions

“With so much gone ...what’s left Mr. Berry, what’s left?”


The Pianist


Directed by Neil BartlettConceived by Mikhail RudyThe Royal Exchange Theatre presents theManchester International Festival Production

Best known as an Oscar-winning film by RomanPolanski, this is the remarkably evocative story ofone man’s time in the Warsaw Ghetto during theNazi Occupation, first seen as part of the inauguralManchester International Festival in 2007.

In a repeat of the acclaimed performance byPeter Guinness, narrating Szpilman’s orginal textand Mikhail Rudy playing the ravishing music ofChopin, this moving account is a powerful storyof suffering, strength and survival that gainsextra resonance from the intimate surroundingsof the Royal Exchange Theatre.

"the tale of an improbable triumph over tragedy,and much to be recommended" **** The Times

"Rudy's reputation alone would be enough to buy your ticket, but there's so much more ... Peter Guinness ... delivers the words quite brilliantly" Manchester Evening News

Based on the memoirs of Wladyslaw Szpilman

The Theatre17 ~ 27 June

BSL Interpreted PerformanceSaturday 27 June at 8pm

Exchange Education• Online Resources

THE PIANIST is not part of the Season Ticket.Ticket prices and show times are different for thisproduction. See page 30 and Diary for details.


Everybody Loves a Winner


A Royal Exchange Theatre / ManchesterInternational Festival Co-production

The moment charismatic caller Frankeh enters the bingo hall, he's determined to give his ladies agreat night out - problem is, the new manageresswon’t stop banging on about profit margins andfor every winner there just has to be a roomful oflosers, but it's gotta happen, happen sometime, somaybe this time, it could be YOU in Neil Bartlett’sGLORIOUS, ALL-SINGING and ALL-DANCINGdevised collaboration with the Royal Exchangeand Manchester International Festival.

Did you know? In the last thirty years, the Royal Exchange buildinghas undergone many extraordinary transformations- but never before has it been turned into a workingbingo hall replete with chorus!

Think...ROAD meets PHOENIX NIGHTS

“You walk in, and there they all are, all these ladies, all dressed up ... all sitting there in complete silence ... I mean, you do sometimes wonder what’s going on inside their heads ...”

Created by Neil Bartlett, Simon Deacon and Struan Leslie

The Theatre1 July ~ 1 August

Half Price Previews1, 2 July

After Show DiscussionThursday 16 July

Audio Described PerformanceSaturday 18 July at 4pm

BSL Interpreted PerformanceSaturday 1 August at 4pm

Back Stage TourWednesday 8 July at 11am

Exchange Education• Education Lounge Workshops• Community Project• Online Resources• Between The Lines Playreading Sessions

Manchester International Festival 2009: 2 - 19 July


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Presented by the Royal Exchange Theatre and Weeding Cane

When the universe is a million million millionmillion million miles edge-to-edge - or would be if it had edges - how come our own thoughts andfeelings matter so much? How can life break ourhearts? And how can the best moments last forever? Sonia Hughes turns The Studio into poetry in an attempt to find out in this MAGICAL,UNFORGETTABLE and UPLIFTING encounter.

Did you know? 0.0008 and its unique combination of tiny stories,sparklers and paper aeroplanes started life at BLUE,The Studio’s annual showcase of new work.

Think...DESERT ISLAND DISCS meets THE SKY AT NIGHT

“How many times a day are you remembered, do you think? What do people recall about you? Are they right? Does it matter? What if no-one has remembered you today or yesterday, what if we have all been forgotten by the end of tomorrow? Or next year, or fifty years or a thousand years? Does it matter?”

By Sonia Hughes

The Studio8 ~ 18 July

Exchange Education• Pre-show Student Workshops• Workshop day for Adults• Teacher CPD

The Studio Season Sponsored by


Little Leap Forward


Written and directed by Alison DuddleDesigned by Bob Frith

A Creative Partnership between Horse + BambooTheatre, the Royal Exchange Theatre, and Barefoot Books

Little Leap Forward tells the childhood story ofinternationally acclaimed Chinese flautist, Guo Yue,during the Cultural Revolution in China. It is Horse+ Bamboo Theatre Company’s latest family show,following the award-winning IN THE SHADOW OFTREES, and is based on Guo Yue’s autobiography (co-written with Clare Farrow) published in 2008 by Barefoot Books.

Did you know? Horse + Bamboo Theatre first produced IN THESHADOW OF TREES in association with the RoyalExchange in 2005 which then went on to win Best NewPlay at the Manchester Evening News Awards in 2006.

Think...TOM’S MIDNIGHT GARDEN meets LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL

“Wouldn’t you rather be free, just for a day, than spend a lifetime in a cage?”

Based on the book by Clare Farrow and Guo Yue

The Studio28 May ~ 13 June

Suitable for ages 8 +

Exchange Education• Schools workshops• Teacher CPD• Resources / Activity booklet for young people

The Studio Season sponsored by


The Studio. 9 ~ 10 MarchRoyal Exchange Education presents

The Search PartyYoung Muslim Playwriting Project

Two evenings of exciting, diverse new writing

Since September 2008 we have led taster workshops and one-to-one sessions with over 150 young Muslimplaywrights, aged 16 - 25. Most had never before tried towrite a play scene; all were keen to give it a try. We’veheld workshops at the Royal Exchange and in schoolsand community centres across Greater Manchester, andeveryone who has taken part has been invited to submittheir work to us.

We have put together two evenings of highlights - presented as rehearsed readings by professional actorsand theatre practitioners including Qas Hamid, ChristineHope and Sophia Rashid.

The Search Party is supported by AGMA

Tickets £6.50 full price / £4 all concessions.

The Studio. 12 ~ 14 Marchlost dog theatre company presents

Love In (3) PartsBy John Shaw

“Some days we are the birds in the sky and others we arethe statues below them”.

lost dog theatre invite you to delve into the jaunty worldof Claire and Paul as they try to progress from first dateto last love. More akin to a live music video than a musical, lost dog have successfully blended together performance with live music, song and video to create atruly touching and unique take on an age old theme.

‘A wonderful show’ Yorkshire Post

Tickets £9.50 / £6.50.


The Studio. 20 ~ 21 MarchRoyal Exchange Education Young People’s Theatre Workshop presents

The Missing StoriesCreated by the groupCo-ordinated by Becky Prestwich

How do stories find a home?

Our regular group for 14 – 19 year olds has been meetingsince Autumn 2008 to explore the creative and technicalprocesses of making theatre. Through a programme ofprofessional mentoring, workshops and ensemble-buildingsessions, they have developed skills in a wide range oftheatre arts including writing, set design, lighting, sounddesign, performance and stage management.

Inspired by Reinhardt Jung’s novel, Bambert’s Book ofMissing Stories, the 30 group members have workedtogether to create this original piece of theatre.

The Young People’s Theatre Workshop is supported by The John Thaw Foundation.

Tickets £6.50 full price / £4 all concessions

The Studio. 25 ~ 28 MarchCoal in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre presents

The Fragility Of X"It's ok, don't worry, we're fine, we're standing next tosomething so big, it makes you fall backwards."

When a woman and her teenage son reach breakingpoint, they set off on an extraordinary journey, awayfrom their everyday lives and out, out, out into the world,where anything is possible.

A beautiful and engaging work, unblinkingly unsentimental, funny, alarming and provocative.

Developed by Manchester based theatre company Coal,in association with director John Wright from an idea byperformer Annie Fitzmaurice.

Suitable for ages 13+

Tickets £9.50 / £6.50. 18 ~ 19


The Studio. 8 ~ 11 AprilDumbshow presents

Clockheart BoyCreated by DumbshowWritten by Sam GaytonDirected by Michael Bryher

When a boy with no heart is washed ashore, the Professorand his creations vow to bring him back to life.

With wide-eyed wonder Clockheart Boy learns the joys ofstargazing, dancing, romance and friendship. Yet he soondiscovers that a shadow lies over this secluded castle inthe form of the Professor’s daughter, who disappearedsome years before.

Following a highly successful run at the Edinburgh FringeFestival and Cochrane Theatre, London, Dumbshow’s energetic ensemble revive their wholly imaginative tale,with an original script, story and musical score, perfect forall the family.

"The performances are so tender, the characters can't failto steal your heart.", The Guardian

Suitable for ages 8+.Tickets £9.50 / £6.50. Under 13s £4.

The Studio. 24 ~ 25 AprilMelanie Wilson presents

A Simple GirlWritten and performed by Melanie WilsonCo-Directed by Emma BensonProduced by Fuel

A thrilling and touchingly funny encounter with a selftitled simple girl - at once mischievous flaneur, epic sentimentalist and grandiose fibber. Tales of glamorousperil jostle with a live soundtrack, executed by idiosyncratic heroine Melanie Wilson.

A SIMPLE GIRL is a one woman trans-European adventure,that trips from glamorous intrigue through macabrecuriosity to the lonely flight of lost love and a yearning to be something more, to be someone else.

It was nominated for a Spirit of the Fringe and BestActress award at the Dublin Fringe Festival.

‘Give this girl an audience and make her a star * * * * The Herald

Tickets £9.50 / £6.50.


The Studio. 4 ~ 7 Maytutti frutti presents

If Only The Lonely Were HomeBy Finegan KruckemeyerDirected by Wendy Harris

The Lonely hasn’t been seen for a long time.His house stands quiet, on the furthest edge of town.He won’t come out.So everyone brings to his doorstep the things they love;a photo of the wind, a song you sing in cars, a feeling of

ferris wheels,some lightning in a jar.The Lonely is ignoring them all.But one girl stands at his door and won’t go away….

This fabulous new production, presented by the ever popular tutti frutti, tells a story of loss, loneliness andlove. With beautiful movement and live music tutti fruttiyet again bring their unique style to this new piece.Collaborating for the first time with Tasmanian-basedaward winning writer Finegan Kruckemeyer, this magicalplay promises to delight and engage children and grownups alike.

Suitable for ages 4 -7 and their familiesTickets £9.50 / £6.50. Under 13s £4.

The Studio. 1 & 2 May~The Kunda Sisters present

Blue Black SisterFollowing a short extract showcased at Blue 6 lastsummer, The Kunda Sisters return to The Studio with thefull length production of BLUE BLACK SISTER.

Fusing dramatic spoken word, music, photographicimage and digital film, BLUE BLACK SISTER takes theaudience on an emotionally charged journey throughBlues and sadness, storms and pain, sensuality and newbirth. BLUE BLACK SISTER is conceived and presented bythree sisters developing new approaches to multi media performance.

An Afrique Performs Production in association with theRoyal Exchange Theatre

Tickets £9.50 / £6.50. 20 ~ 21


Keep Up To Date

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The Studio. 21 ~ 23 MayStarving Artists

Eat MeWritten by Godfrey Hamilton Performed by Mark Pinkosh Directed by Jonathan Best A Queer Up North Production in association with theRoyal Exchange Theatre

“California! Where people come to reinvent themselves.The last thing we need is anyone from the past turningup, reminding us where we came from”

Robinson roams the streets of Los Angeles throughneon-soaked midnights and white-hot days. Why can’the remember who he is?

Starving Artists’ productions bring a unique, sharplyrealised perspective to contemporary America.Their trademark combination of graceful writing and astonishingly vivid acting has won awards worldwide.

“A truly remarkable seventy minutes of theatre”(Manchester Evening News on TAKE ME WITH YOU)Part of Queer Up North International Festival 2009

Tickets £9.50 / £6.50.


...And Discover Things You never Dreamt Were There

Exchange Education offers a wide-ranging programme of projects, activities andevents for people of all ages, backgroundsand interests. The aim is to create opportunities for everyone to explore theatre, get involved and make the Royal Exchange their own.

To Find Out More:

Drop in to: the Education Lounge in the Great HallCall on: 0161 615 6721/0Email on: [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’Oyly CarteCharitable Trust, Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, HBOS Foundation, HBOS Lex Leasing, John Lewis Partnership, John Thaw Foundation, ManchesterGuardian Society, Norma Leigh Charitable Trust, N Smith Charitable Trust, One to One Children’s Fund, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ralli Solicitors


Eating, Drinking...

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

BAR EXCHANGE is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am -curtain up for coffees, pastries, light lunches and bar drinks.

THE ROUND is open from Monday to Saturday for lunch and pre-show dinner with a menu that changesfrequently to reflect seasonal ingredients.For reservations, call 0161 615 6666.

Premium Packages £45Make your Saturday night really special by upgrading your top price seats with a glass of bubbly, free programme and exclusive use of the EXCHANGE CLUB,the historic board room of the Cotton Exchange.Call Box Office on 0161 833 9833.

Stay at the Midland Hotel £99Make your weekend evenmore remarkable. Stay atthe beautiful MidlandHotel for only £99 perroom.This offer is availableto Premium Packagebookers on Saturdaysuntil 31st December 2009.Call now on 0161 236 3333quoting ‘Royal Exchange’,to book your room.(Subject to availability)


…And Shopping

Craft ShopThe Craft Shop sells contemporary handmade crafts byboth new and established makers working across the UK,as well as handmade greetings cards and stationery forevery occasion. Commissions are welcome. They also offer a Wedding Account, Loyalty Scheme and Own Art, an interest free loan (Typical 0% APR.)

Changing exhibitions are held in theColonnade and in Craft Shop GalleryCorner in the Great Hall.

The Craft Shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am until the startof the performance, re-opening duringthe interval.

Website royalexchange.co.uk/craftshopCall 0161 615 6767Email [email protected].

Costume HireWith more than 5000 costumes from over 30 years of Royal Exchange productions, our COSTUME HIREdepartment is the ideal place for individuals, businesses,educational groups and amateur dramatic companies to hire costumes for all occasions.

The department, situated in Swan Street, is open from10am - 4pm Monday to Friday, by appointment only(other times by prior arrangement), and customers canmake an appointment by calling 0161 819 6660 or e-mail [email protected]

Information PointThe Information Point sells Royal Exchange gifts, books,posters and programmes, as well as providing information on the Theatre shows, building and the cultural life of Manchester. Drop in throughout the dayto see one of our volunteers.

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Spend More Time at The Exchange...

The Great HallHome to the Theatre Module looking as if a space ship haslanded in the grand Victorian Cotton Exchange, there’splenty to do, day and night. As well as performances in the760-seat Theatre and the 90-seat Studio, there are changingExhibitions on the Mezzanine Gallery and Craft ShopGallery Corner.

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 Office on 0161 833 9833.

Special Fridays at the Exchange (SFX)Fridays at the Exchange are extra special with FREEentertainment from 6pm - 7pm and Happy Hour in theGreat Hall Bar and Craft Shop from 5.30pm - 7pm.Free performances include music, comedy, dance, poetryand much much more. Expect the Unexpected. Visitroyalexchange.co.uk/specialfx for this week’s performance.

Theatre Lunches £35Meet the Cast and Company, enjoy a delicious lunch created in The Round and help raise money for ourDevelopment Fund.

Become a FriendFriends enjoy meeting actors, directors and others withlike interests, going backstage and volunteering within theTheatre itself.

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

Arnold Wesker and Denise Black at a Friends’ event


Everyone Can Play A Part

An Ensemble PieceThe Royal Exchange Theatre has over 45 CorporateExchange Club Members who enjoy a host of hospitalitybenefits, including access to the exclusive and historicExchange Club. Companies have also supported theTheatre through:• Performance Sponsorship• Production Sponsorship • Funding a School or Community Project• Commissioning a Play• Payroll Giving • 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 on every £1 that yougive. Gift Aid doesn't cost you any more but makes ahuge difference to the Theatre.

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, Backstage Tours and BackstageNewsletter, as well as programme acknowledgement.

For further information, call Becky Rosenthal 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.

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Season TicketsBuy a Season Ticket and save up to £31. That’s up to 25% off full price tickets.

How to Book:See the Seating Plan on page 30. Choose the area whereyou would like to sit and use the colour coding to choosethe Season Ticket price. Fill in the Season Ticket BookingForm, including payment and send it to us at the Theatre.Or call to 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? Weare currently raising funds to improve

the front of house facilities. Make a donation to theDevelopment Fund and we can claim an extra 28p forevery £1 you donate, if you are a UK tax payer. Simply fillin the box 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,priority booking and flexibility. Book now and chooseyour dates later. PRIORITY BOOKING: we reserve some ofthe best seats for Season Ticket holders, but we adviseyou not to leave it too late as many performances cansell out. FLEXIBILITY: change your date or seats (free ofcharge) at any time, as long as we have the seats available and the time for you to send in your originaltickets*. SAVINGS: there are prices to suit all pockets (see four shows for £42) as well as huge savings on thebest seats in the House (save up to £7.25 per ticket).

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

5-part Season Ticket includes: Macbeth, Widowers’ Houses, Haunted and Everybody Loves a Winner in the Theatre aswell as 0.0008 in The Studio

Price Band Mon - Thu, Sat Mats Saving Fri & Sat Saving Wed Mat** SavingA £82.13 £27.38 £94.13 £31.38 £56.63 £18.88B £67.13 £22.38 £77.63 £25.88 £50.63 £16.88C £58.13 £19.38 £65.63 £21.88 £50.63 £16.88D £49.13 £16.38 £52.13 £17.38 £49.13 £16.38

4-Part Season Ticket includes: Macbeth, Widowers’ Houses, Haunted and Everybody Loves a Winner.

Price Band Mon - Thu, Sat Mats Saving Fri & Sat Saving Wed Mat SavingA £80 £20 £92.80 £23.20 £49.50 £16.50B £64 £16 £75.20 £18.80 £43.50 £14.50C £54.40 £13.60 £62.40 £15.60 £43.50 £14.50D £44.80 £11.20 £48 £12 £42 £14

**Weekday matinees in The Studio are on Thursdays at 2.30pm


Season Ticket Booking FormBOOK EARLY For Wednesday Matinee

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.

5-part Season Ticket - 25% OFF total ticket price (Includes ticket to Royal Exchange Studio Production)Macbeth, Widowers’ Houses, Haunted, Everybody Loves a Winner and 0.0008Seating Area Mon - Thurs Eve & Sat Mat Fri and Sat Weds MatRow A 1st Gallery, Row D Stage Level £82.13 tickets £94.13 tickets £56.63 tickets Rows B, C, E, F, G Stage Level £67.13 tickets £77.63 tickets £50.63 tickets Row B 1st Gallery £58.13 tickets £65.63 tickets £50.63 tickets Row A 2nd Gallery £49.13 tickets £52.13 tickets £49.13 tickets

4-part (Theatre Only) Season Ticket - 20% OFF total ticket priceMacbeth, Widowers’ Houses, Haunted, Everybody Loves a WinnerSeating Area Mon - Thurs Eve & Sat Mat Fri and Sat Weds Mat (25%)Row A 1st Gallery, Row D Stage Level £80 tickets £92.80 tickets £49.50 tickets Rows B, C, E, F, G Stage Level £64 tickets £75.20 tickets £43.50 tickets Row B 1st Gallery £54.40 tickets £62.40 tickets £43.50 tickets Row A 2nd Gallery £44.80 tickets £48 tickets £42 tickets

Add THE PIANIST to your season ticket for only £20.25 tickets £16.50 tickets £13.87 tickets £10.88 tickets(please write in number of tickets required. Price includes 25% discount)

I would like to make a donation to the Royal Exchange Theatre Development Fund of £ I would like toThere is a cost of 50p when paying by credit/debit card. Please add this onto your GRAND TOTAL if applicable.Grand Total (season ticket plus donation payment if applicable) £

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Seating and Tickets

Second Gallery

First Gallery

Stage Level

Standard Prices**: The PianistMon - Thu Eve Fri & Sat Eve Wed Mat Sat Mat All perfs

£25.00 £29.00 £16.50 £25.00 £27.00£20.00 £23.50 £14.50 £20.00 £22.00£17.00 £19.50 £14.50 £17.00 £18.50£14.00 £15.00 £14.00 £14.00 £14.50£8.50 £9.50 £8.50 £8.50 £8.50

Banquettes*:£8.50 £9.50 £8.50 £8.50 £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

All concessions: £6.50

Under 13s: £4

How To Book:

Box Office is open Monday - Saturday.

By phone or fax: 9.30am - 6.15pm

Box Office: 0161 833 9833

Group Bookings and schools: 0161 833 0483

Fax: 0161 615 6696

Minicom: 0161 615 6699

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

Online: Book 24/7 at royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline*

*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.We reserve the right to change details if necessary.

There is a 50p charge for using a credit/debit card.

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

A (Banquettes)


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. (Not all discounts are available for THE PIANIST. Call for details)

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 a lift in StAnn’s Square providing level access.

Each production in the Theatre has an audio-described performance with a Touch Tour forthe visually impaired. Programmes are availablein Braille and large print, free of charge.

We have infra-red assisted hearing facilitiesand offer BSL interpreted performances.We also welcome Guide dogs.

This brochure and show programmes are available in large print, Braille, on CD and email formats from the Marketing Department on 0161 615 6784 or from [email protected]

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 and unwaged: £3 off (Wednesday Matinee) £5 off (Saturday Matinee)

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

Happy Mondays: Anyone aged 25 and under can get thebest available seats for only £4. Only two seats per booking.Mondays only.

Preview Tickets: Half Price Previews for all Theatre shows(not THE PIANIST). 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.

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 evenings including Wednesday andSaturday Matinees - £8.50 with one teacher free per 10pupils. Call 0161 833 0483.

Full Time Students: Half Price standby tickets availableon the day, except restrictions shown.

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

30 ~ 31


Wed 25 7.30pm Macbeth HPThu 26 7.30pm Macbeth HPFri 27 7.30pm Macbeth SFX/HP Sat 28 4.00pm Macbeth

8.00pm Macbeth PP

Mon 2 7.30pm Macbeth PRTue 3 7.30pm MacbethWed 4 2.30pm Macbeth

7.30pm MacbethThu 5 7.30pm MacbethFri 6 7.30pm Macbeth SFXSat 7 4.00pm Macbeth

8.00pm Macbeth PPMon 9 7.30pm MacbethTue 10 7.30pm MacbethWed 11 2.30pm Macbeth

7.30pm MacbethThu 12 7.30pm MacbethFri 13 7.30pm Macbeth SFXSat 14 4.00pm Macbeth


7.30pm MacbethThu 19 7.30pm Macbeth SDFri 20 7.30pm Macbeth TL/SFXSat 21 4.00pm Macbeth


7.30pm MacbethThu 26 7.30pm MacbethFri 27 7.30pm Macbeth SFXSat 28 4.00pm Macbeth AD

8.00pm Macbeth PPMon 30 7.30pm MacbethTue 31 7.30pm Macbeth

The Search PartyThe Search Party

Love in (3) partsLove in (3) parts

Love in (3) parts

The Missing StoriesThe Missing StoriesThe Missing Stories

The Fragility of XThe Fragility of XThe Fragility of X

The Fragility of X

February ’09The Theatre The Studio

March ’09The Theatre The Studio

Two public entrances on Cross Street and in St Ann’s Square (with a lift to Box Office and openduring performances).

ParkingCar 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, 5minutes’ walk from the Theatre (down Market Street andturn left). More information on 0161 228 7811.

How To Get Here


Wed 1 2.30pm Macbeth7.30pm Macbeth

Thu 2 7.30pm MacbethFri 3 7.30pm Macbeth SFXSat 4 4.00pm Macbeth BSL


7.30pm MacbethThu 9 2.30pm

7.30pm MacbethFri 10 7.30pm MacbethSat 11 4.00pm Macbeth

8.00pm Macbeth PPWed 15 7.30pm Widowers' Houses HPThu 16 7.30pm Widowers' Houses HPFri 17 7.30pm Widowers' Houses SFX/HPSat 18 4.00pm Widowers' Houses

8.00pm Widowers' Houses PPMon 20 7.30pm Widowers' Houses PRTue 21 7.30pm Widowers' HousesWed 22 2.30pm Widowers' Houses

7.30pm Widowers' HousesThu 23 7.30pm Widowers' HousesFri 24 7.30pm Widowers' Houses SFXSat 25 4.00pm Widowers' Houses AD

8.00pm Widowers' Houses PPMon 27 7.30pm Widowers' HousesTue 28 7.30pm Widowers' HousesWed 29 2.30pm Widowers' Houses

7.30pm Widowers' HousesThu 30 7.30pm Widowers' Houses SD

Clockheart BoyClockheart BoyClockheart BoyClockheart Boy

Clockheart BoyClockheart Boy

A Simple Girl

A Simple Girl

Fri 1 7.30pm Widowers' Houses TL/SFXSat 2 4.00pm Widowers' Houses

8.00pm Widowers' Houses PPMon 4 7.30pm Widowers' HousesTue 5 7.30pm Widowers' HousesWed 6 2.30pm Widowers' Houses

7.30pm Widowers' HousesThu 7 7.30pm Widowers' HousesFri 8 7.30pm Widowers' Houses SFXSat 9 4.00pm Widowers' Houses BSL

8.00pm Widowers' Houses PPWed 13 7.30pm Haunted HPThu 14 7.30pm Haunted HPFri 15 7.30pm Haunted SFX/HPSat 16 4.00pm Haunted

8.00pm Haunted PPMon 18 7.30pm Haunted PRTue 19 7.30pm HauntedWed 20 2.30pm Haunted

7.30pm HauntedThu 21 7.30pm HauntedFri 22 7.30pm Haunted SFXSat 23 4.00pm Haunted

8.00pm Haunted PPMon 25 7.30pm HauntedTue 26 7.30pm HauntedWed 27 2.30pm Haunted

7.30pm HauntedThu 28 7.30pm HauntedFri 29 2.30pm

7.30pm Haunted SFXSat 30 4.00pm Haunted

8.00pm Haunted PP

Blue Black Sister

Blue Black SisterIf Only... 2.30pmIf Only... 2.30pmIf Only... 11.30am & 2.30pm

If Only... 11.30am & 2.30pm

Eat MeEat Me

Eat Me

Little Leap Forward PRLittle Leap ForwardLittle Leap ForwardLittle Leap ForwardLittle Leap Forward

April ’09The Theatre The Studio

May ’09The Theatre The Studio


Mon 1 7.30pm HauntedTue 2 7.30pm HauntedWed 3 2.30pm Haunted

7.30pm HauntedThu 4 7.30pm HauntedFri 5 7.30pm Haunted SFXSat 6 4.00pm Haunted AD

8.00pm Haunted PPMon 8 7.30pm HauntedTue 9 7.30pm HauntedWed 10 2.30pm Haunted

7.30pm HauntedThu 11 7.30pm Haunted SDFri 12 7.30pm Haunted TL/SFXSat 13 4.00pm Haunted BSL

8.00pm Haunted PPWed 17 8.00pm The PianistThu 18 8.00pm The Pianist PRFri 19 8.00pm The Pianist SFXSat 20 8.00pm The Pianist PPMon 22 8.00pm The PianistTue 23 8.00pm The PianistWed 24 2.30pm The PianistThu 25 8.00pm The PianistFri 26 8.00pm The Pianist SFXSat 27 8.00pm The Pianist BSL/PP

Little Leap...10.30am & 1.15pmLittle Leap...10.30am & 1.15pm

Little Leap...10.30am & 1.15pmLittle Leap... 7.30pmLittle Leap... 4.00pmLittle Leap... 8.00pm

Little Leap...10.30am & 1.15pmLittle Leap...10.30am & 1.15pm

Little Leap...10.30am & 1.15pmLittle Leap... 7.30pmLittle Leap... 4.00pmLittle Leap... 8.00pm

Wed 1 7.30pm Everybody Loves… HPThu 2 7.30pm Everybody Loves… HPFri 3 7.30pm Everybody Loves… PRSat 4 4.00pm Everybody Loves…

8.00pm Everybody Loves… PPMon 6 7.30pm Everybody Loves…Tue 7 7.30pm Everybody Loves…Wed 8 2.30pm Everybody Loves…

7.30pm Everybody Loves…Thu 9 7.30pm Everybody Loves…Fri 10 7.30pm Everybody Loves… SFXSat 11 4.00pm Everybody Loves…


7.30pm Everybody Loves…Thu 16 2.30pm

7.30pm Everybody Loves… SDFri 17 7.30pm Everybody Loves… SFXSat 18 4.00pm Everybody Loves… AD


7.30pm Everybody Loves…Thu 23 7.30pm Everybody Loves…Fri 24 7.30pm Everybody Loves… SFXSat 25 4.00pm Everybody Loves…


7.30pm Everybody Loves…Thu 30 7.30pm Everybody Loves…Fri 31 7.30pm Everybody Loves… SFXSat 1 4.00pm Everybody Loves… BSL

8.00pm Everybody Loves… PP

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June ’09The Theatre The Studio

July/August ’09The Theatre The Studio

HP = Half Price Preview,PR = Press Night,AD = Audio-described Performance,BSL = Sign-interpreted Performance,SD = After Show Discussion,TL = Theatre Lunch (12 noon),PP = Premium Packages available. Call Box Office for details.SFX = free entertainment and Happy Hour 5.30pm - 7pm


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