WHAT’S ON

2013/14

Autumn ~Winter

WELCOME

Our work is all about Exchange. Creative exchanges with artists, audiences and communities help shape our programme and our future.

This Autumn/Winter we are connecting with more people than ever before in exchanges that will help us share some of the world’s most powerful stories and explore our imaginations.

The season is full of big, bold shows with a wide appeal including our first collaborations with Talawa Theatre Company and West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Our spaces will all be used in new ways to tell stories that will bring people together. The results will also be seen beyond our building.

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WE ARE A CHARITY

Every year, we must raise an additional £500,000 to ensure we can continue to operate. With your support we can continue to make great theatre and provide opportunities for as many young people and adults as possible. We have an amazing matched giving opportunity. For certain donations, Arts Council England will match your gift pound-for-pound – until June 2014.

To find out more, please go to royalexchange.co.uk/donate or call 0161 615 6752.

The Royal Exchange is a registered charity No.255424.

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Sometimes planes don’t land the way they’re supposed to.

The people of a country have had enough of their leaders, but those leaders have to be replaced with something.

A man walks into the lobby of a building and brings death with him to prove his point.

‘POWERFUL, UNCOMPROMISING and STIMULATING. BRILLLIANT’ Lyn Gardner (The Guardian) via Twitter

‘ELECTRIFYING’ * * * * whatsonstage.com

* * * * Time Out

Monday ~ Friday, 7.30pm. Saturdays 8pm Matinees: Thursdays 2.30pm. Saturdays, 3.30pm

AGE GUIDANCE: 14+

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It’s early evening. It’s mid-autumn. It’s starting to get dark. And on a quiet residential street somewhere in England, a man with a picnic basket, arrives at a tree. A new show about dissent, commitment, two people and a tree.

Evening performances: 8pm, Sunday 2.30pm Tickets £12/£10

The Studio 4 ~ 21 September Royal Exchange Theatre presents

THERE HAS POSSIBLY BEEN AN INCIDENT by Chris Thorpe. Directed by Sam Pritchard.

The Theatre 11 ~ 21 September

TIM KEY AND DANIEL KITSON IN TREEA show for two people. Written and Directed by Daniel Kitson.

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A wondrous and darkly pleasant musical tale of a pig who taught himself to read…

Bonaparte’s travelling circus show and marvellous menagerie was on its uppers. An aerialist who wouldn’t leave the ground, a chipped plate-spinning act and a Mr Memory who could hardly remember his own name. Not surprisingly no one was coming. Then into their lives came EDMUND THE LEARNED PIG...

Based on an unpublished poem by Edward Gorey this rip snorter of a tale fuses British Sign Language, puppetry, magic and music for everyone aged 8+.

Fittings Multimedia Arts are a disability led performance company who have been making work since 1995. The Krazy Kat Theatre Company have a 31 year history of creating visual and signed theatre for young audiences. Part of the Family Arts Festival 2013.

Tickets £12/£10 Under 13s £5

The Studio 9 ~ 26 October A Royal Exchange Theatre, Fittings Multimedia Arts and Krazy Kat Theatre Company co-production

EDMUND THE LEARNED PIG WORLD PREMIERE by Mike Kenny. Music and songs by Martyn Jacques of The Tiger Lillies. From an original idea by Garry Robson and Kinny Gardner. Directed by Gordon Dougall. Designed by Chris de Wilde.

It is 1947. Joe and Kate Keller, an all-American couple, have the ghosts of World War II living in their own backyard. Joe is a successful partner in a machine shop building fighter plane parts. Their happiness is overshadowed by their son being missing in action…

Featuring Don Warrington MBE (RISING DAMP, DEATH IN PARADISE) and Doña Croll (best known as Vera Corrigan in DOCTORS).

Mon ~ Fri 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm, Sat 3.30pm & 8pm.

EXTRA MATINEES Tue 8 Oct, Thu 10 Oct, Thu 17 Oct. All 2.30pm

BEHIND THE SCENES… Tuesday 8 October & Wednesday 16 October, 10am ~ 12pm A pre-show, talk-based introduction to the play and production. Suitable for individuals, schools and groups. £6/£4 (concessions & group leaders). Book on 0161 615 6702.

AFTER SHOW DISCUSSION Thursday 17 October (after 7.30pm performance) with Director Michael Buffong

The Theatre 25 September ~ 26 October A Royal Exchange Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company co-production

ALL MY SONS by Arthur Miller. Directed by Michael Buffong. Designed by Ellen Cairns.

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The Studio 3 ~ 5 October

CHEWING GUM DREAMS Written and Performed by Michaela Coel.

Tracey Gordon. The 67 bus. Friendship. Sex. UK Garage. Music. Teachers Friendship. Periods. Emergency contraceptives. Friendship. White boys.

God. Money. Friendship. Sex and Connor Jones. CHEWING GUM DREAMS is a one-woman play that recalls those last days of innocence before adulthood. Michaela Coel most recently appeared at the Royal Exchange in THREE BIRDS.

Thu & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 8pm. Tickets £12/£10

The Studio 6 ~ 9 November Monkeywood Theatre in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre present

FLESH by Sarah McDonald Hughes. Directed by Martin Gibbons

Shannon and Dylan are 16. They’re in love. And they’re having a baby. In

2012, Monkeywood gathered stories from young Manchester parents. FLESH is a new play based on these, following three young people becoming parents for the first time.

Wed, Thu & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 8pm. Tickets £12/£10

Friday, 2.30pm: RELAXED PERFORMANCE. For those with children and suitable for people with autism or learning disabilities.

The Studio 14 ~ 17 November Royal Exchange Theatre presents

THE FUTUREWORLDS PROJECT The Studio is transformed into a gallery and an installation, a performance space and a living library filled with the creations of young people from the North West who have been working

with artists and theatre-makers, to imagine their vision for a future society.

Presented as part of Truth about Youth, a major partnership with the Co-operative Foundation, challenging and changing negative perceptions of young people in the UK.

Thu ~ Sat 11am ~ 7.30pm, Sun 11.30am ~ 4pm FREE

The Theatre 13 October

HELEN FIELDING BRIDGET JONES - MAD ABOUT THE BOY Bridget Jones is back! Come and hear celebrated comic novelist and screenwriter Helen Fielding discuss her greatly anticipated new novel and find out what Bridget has been doing all these years.... 3pm, £8/£6

The Theatre 13 October

RODDY DOYLE: THE RETURN OF JIMMY RABBITTE Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle discusses his new novel THE GUTS, featuring the return of one of fiction’s favourite characters, Jimmy Rabbitte - the man who invented The

Commitments. This warm, funny novel is about friendship and family, facing death and opting for life. 5.30pm, £8/£6

The Theatre 20 October

JOANNA TROLLOPE in conversation with JENNI MURRAY Joanna Trollope is one of six contemporary authors re-writing Jane Austen’s work for The Austen Project. In her sparkling retelling, SENSE & SENSIBILITY, becomes a wonderfully witty coming-of-age story

about what really makes the world go around. Come and hear her in conversation with Jenni Murray. 5pm, £8/£6. Full programme information manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk

The Theatre 11 ~ 13 October

MANCHESTER WEEKENDER Our events will be part of the Manchester Weekender 2013 from Friday 11 October. This includes SFX, EDMUND THE LEARNED PIG and ALL MY SONS. For information about other city-wide events including Manchester Art Gallery and Cornerhouse, see creativetourist.com/weekender

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MANCHESTER LITERATURE FESTIVAL presents

The Theatre 24 November

PAT KIRKWOOD IS ANGRY by Jessica Walker. Directed by Jim Blakeley

Originally co-produced with Opera North in association with the Royal Exchange Theatre.

Following its success in The Studio last Autumn, Jessica Walker brings this one-woman show about the legendary Manchester born singer and actress to The Theatre. Known for her turbulent life, beautiful songs and the scandal surrounding her alleged affair with HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, which was to haunt her for the rest of her life.

7pm, £15/£12

The Studio 27 ~ 30 November

FIREARMS AND FINGERTIPS Written and directed by James Shaw

FIREARMS AND FINGERTIPS is a modern day morality tale about the consequences of guns in society. Spoken word, visual art and projection combine with a live

soundtrack including The Beatles, Nancy Sinatra and Daft Punk.

Wed ~ Fri 7.30pm, Sat 8pm, £12/£10

The Studio and beyond 10 ~ 21 December

THE ADVENTURE Created by Bad Physics Written by Oliver Birch

When a famous scientist is abducted, it takes his children, their best friend, an

incompetent storyteller, and YOU to rescue him. You won’t be watching a play - you’ll be at the heart of THE ADVENTURE! Ages: 7 ~ 13

Tue ~ Sat 10.30am & 12.30pm. Thu 12, Fri 13, 2.30pm, Tue 17, Wed 18, Sat 21 Dec, 6pm. £10 (no concessions) Limited capacity

The Studio 23 ~ 29 December M6 Theatre Company presents

MAVIS SPARKLE Created and Directed by Gilly Baskeyfield and Dot Wood

With a Magician for a Dad and a Stargazer for a Mum, no wonder there’s more to

Mavis than meets the eye! Mavis is on a journey north to see nature’s biggest light show with her own eyes. Ages: 5+

Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat 11.30am & 2.30pm, Thu 4pm, Sun 2.30pm Tickets £12/£10 under 13s £5

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Packed with Sondheim’s characteristic wit and dark humour, SWEENEY TODD is a heart-poundingly entertaining musical thriller about a man driven mad by injustice. Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, it is a razor sharp tale of vengeance and true love - featuring some of the finest music ever written for the theatre.

From an adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND. Originally directed by HAROLD PRINCE. Original orchestrations by JONATHAN TUNICK. Originally produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards and in association with Dean and Judy Manos. Presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

BEHIND THE SCENES… Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 November, 10am ~ 12pm A pre-show, talk-based introduction to the play and production. Suitable for individuals, schools and groups. Age 14+

£6/£4 (concessions & group leaders). Book on 0161 615 6702.

The Theatre 1 ~ 30 November The Royal Exchange Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse present Sweeney Todd a co-production in association with the Welsh National Opera and Wales Millennium Centre

SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - A Musical Thriller. Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM. Book by HUGH WHEELER. Directed by James Brining. Designed by Colin Richmond

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THAT DAY WE SANG is a big-hearted and nostalgic Manchester love story for all the family, written by Victoria Wood, one of the country’s most distinctive and well-loved comedic voices.

In the summer of ‘69, insurance clerk Tubby and secretary Enid are back on stage at the Free Trade Hall. Granada Television are recording a documentary celebrating the forty years since they first stood there as children, singing their hearts out with fellow school pupils and accompanied by the Hallé Orchestra. This is the humorous, warm and uplifting story of two people who are trying to reconnect with who they were then and who they could be now.

Age Guidance 10+

The first production of That Day We Sang was commissioned by MIF Creative for Manchester International Festival (MIF11), with support from the Calouste

Gulbenkian Foundation

BEHIND THE SCENES… Tuesday 17 December, 10am ~ 12pm A pre-show, talk-based introduction to the play and production. Suitable for individuals, schools and groups. £6/£4 (concessions & group leaders). Book on 0161 615 6702.

There will be no ticket discounts from 23 ~ 31 December

A girl growing up in a battered part of Stockport in a battered time at the end of the seventies falls in love with the man who will mash her heart into a thousand pieces. BLINDSIDED is an unexpected and romantic play about murder, spanning from the beginnings of the Thatcher Government in 1979 to the birth of New Labour in 1997.

Simon Stephens won an Olivier Award for his adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. The cast includes Rebecca Callard (THE ACCRINGTON PALS); Jack Deam (SHAMELESS); Julie Hesmondhalgh (BLACK ROSES, CORONATION STREET); Katie West (PUNK ROCK) and Andrew Sheridan (WINTERLONG).

Age Guidance 14+

BEHIND THE SCENES…. Tuesday 4 February, 10am ~ 12pm A pre-show, talk-based introduction to the play and production. Suitable for individuals, schools and groups. Age 14+ £6/£4 (concessions & group leaders). Book on 0161 615 6702.

IN CONVERSATION WITH…1 February A panel discussion with playwright Simon Stephens 1 ~ 2.30pm FREE, but ticketed (tickets available from Box Office)

Mon ~ Fri 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm, Sat 3.30pm & 8pm

The Theatre 5 December ~ 18 January

THAT DAY WE SANG Written by Victoria Wood. Directed by Sarah Frankcom

The Theatre 23 January – 15 February

BLINDSIDED WORLD PREMIERE by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sarah Frankcom

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19 November 1pm A rehearsed reading of a new play by Pearson Writer in Residence Cat Jones. Cat won the BBC’s Alfred Bradley Bursary for BBC radio drama and adapted her winning play GLORY DAZED for the stage. Be the first to see the ideas that Cat has been developing during her time at the Royal Exchange Theatre, what has inspired her about our unique spaces and returning to her roots in Manchester

8 January 1pm ~ HUNGER FOR TRADE Global food security is facing crisis conditions as climate change, population growth and diminishing resources contribute to catastrophic outcomes. We are working with internationally renowned playwright Simon Stephens who will collaborate with four emerging playwrights - Miriam Battye, Brad Birch, Alistair McDowall and Kellie Smith to explore the commodification of our food. Their research will resulting in a series of dialogues, interventions and performance pieces to be staged at the Royal Exchange Theatre. This is a sharing of their progress so far, and you are invited to come and help them develop their ideas.

12 February 1pm ~ THE BRUNTWOOD HUB Six of the most innovative, critically acclaimed playwrights from across the North who have not yet written for larger theatre spaces, overseen by Associate Playwright, Bryony Lavery, share their new ideas.

The Studio, Tickets £3.50

CAROL ANN DUFFY AND FRIENDS: Our regular poetry reading evenings with music from 7pm, readings at 7.30pm. Tickets £12/£10 21 October, 21 November and 10 February

CRAFT SHOP Our Craft Shop sells the best in British handmade contemporary crafts, perfect whether you are looking for a unique gift or a treat for yourself. Our changing exhibitions are free to browse and we welcome commissions. Open 7 days a week.

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COSTUME HIRE Based in Swan Street, our Costume Hire Department offers a huge range of clothing, jewellery, hats and shoes alongside 5000 hand-made costumes, to turn any occasion into an event. Contact us for details or to book a fitting on 0161 819 6660

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ROOM HIRE Our unique and beautiful spaces can be hired for weddings, civil partnerships, parties, conferences and launches. For more details call 0161 615 6793.

The Theatre 4 February

MANCHESTER CAMERATA UPCLOSE MUSIC AS THEATRE WITH LAURA BOWLER An eclectic mix of Baroque and contemporary music as Manchester Camerata’s Composer-in-Residence, Laura Bowler, joins the orchestra’s principal strings. Music by J.S. Bach, Purcell, Handel, Laura Bowler and Kurtag. manchestercamerata.co.uk

7.30pm, Tickets: £10 (£6 students/Groups: 6 tickets for price of 5)

WORD IN PROGRESS Be the first to experience new work in development and feedback after the performance. All events are in The Studio

SHOPPING

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THERE HAS POSSIBLY BEEN AN INCIDENT by Chris Thorpe.

FRIENDS

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Check out our FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY Sunday events from 12 noon; relax in our DISCOVER LOUNGE and find the dressing up box; pick up SELF GUIDED THEATRE TRAILS & ACTIVITY SHEETS as well as FREE THEATRE EXPLORER BAGS from the Information Point.

NATIONAL FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL 18 October ~ 3 November. Special events in the Great Hall. See royalexchange.co.uk/family for more details.

FAMILY MUSIC WORKSHOP Tue 29 October, 12 noon ~ 1.30pm FAMILY DRAMA WORKSHOP Wed 30 October, 12 noon ~ 1.30pm FAMILY CRAFT WORKSHOP Thu 31 October, 12 noon ~ 1.30pm

Join our Friends! You’ll meet like-minded people and gain access to unique events at the theatre, with opportunities to volunteer, get priority booking, ticket offers and regular newsletters. Contact the Friends and Volunteers Organiser on 0161 615 6786, or friends@royalexchange.co.uk

Ask at the Information Point in the Great Hall at the Royal Exchange. royalexchange.co.uk/friends

THEATRE TOURS Find out what really goes on behind the scenes - in the hidden parts of the building, dressing rooms and workshops. Tickets £5. Book via Box Office on 0845 450 4427.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Take a break from the busy streets and shops in the heart of the City and explore the stunning Great Hall. royalexchange.co.uk/foodanddrink

THE GREAT HALL CAFÉ Open daily from 9.30am (11am on Sunday). Ideal for great coffee, teas, homemade cakes, sandwiches, paninis, hot food, soups and salads. royalexchange.co.uk/café

THE ROUND RESTAURANT Open daily for lunch (except Sunday) and pre-theatre dinner. Modern British food using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients skillfully prepared by Head Chef Chris Watson-Gunby and team. royalexchange.co.uk/theround

BAR EXCHANGE Open all day and is perfect for a post-work, pre-show or after-show drink. royalexchange.co.uk/barexchange

SPECIAL FX Every Friday, in the Great Hall from 5.30pm. Happy Hour drinks offers and FREE entertainment. royalexchange.co.uk/specialfx

EXHIBITIONS Browse our changing exhibitions on the Mezzanine. royalexchange.co.uk/exhibitions

The Great Hall has free Wi-Fi access powered by Manchester Digital Development Agency. Just use the password ‘internet’.

FOOD, DRINK & MORE

The Round Restaurant

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THE BOOTH CENTRE LOUNGE EXHIBITION 16 September ~ 9 November A visual celebration of year two of the three year partnership between the Royal Exchange and the Booth Centre, a homeless activity centre in Manchester. Come and find out more about this programme of work, the participants, their performances and their progression.

For information call 0161 615 6792.

BEHIND THE SCENES WORK WEEK FOR 16s – 19s 9 ~ 13 December Spend a week observing, learning from and working with the professionals behind the scenes at the Royal Exchange Theatre. Applications for BTSWW open online in September. For more information contact Chris on chris.wright@royalexchange.co.uk

DISCOVER... things you never dreamt were there.Workshops, projects and events for everyone.

This Autumn, we’ve launched DISCOVER – the Royal Exchange Theatre’s new look participation and learning programme, brimming with fresh ideas.

The Wednesday Programme, a newly focused Community Links scheme for adults, and a completely re-imagined package of workshops and partnerships for schools, developed in consultation with local teachers.

For information and updates check out royalexchange.co.uk/discover or email us at discover@royalexchange.co.uk

EXCHANGE FORUM Wednesdays 9 October and 29 January, 5 ~ 6.30pm Bringing theatre practitioners, teachers and educationalists together to share best practice that places creative learning at the heart of education practice. £15 per year including 4 forum events, advance notice of projects and ticket deals. For information call 0161 615 6697.

SONGLINES Drama, art and music programme run in partnership with Manchester Camerata for young people with high functioning ASD. We are currently recruiting young people for this project. For information and/or an informal chat, please call 0161 615 6721.

TRUTH ABOUT YOUTH Projects, free workshops, youth led activities, training and discussion events for 14 ~ 21 year olds. This 5 year partnership project with The Co-operative Foundation is challenging and changing negative perceptions of young people.

If you want to get involved or find out more, go to royalexchange.co.uk/truthaboutyouth or call 0161 615 6721.

DISCOVER... things you never dreamt were there. Workshops, projects and events for everyone.

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SEASON TICKETS

Our AUTUMN/WINTER SEASON TICKET IS NOW ON SALE!

SAVE MONEY WITH A SEASON TICKET Buying a 4-part season ticket means you get top price tickets for just £28.80 each - a saving of 20%! Buy a 5-part season ticket, including a ticket to ANY of our Studio shows and you save a massive 25% - up to £39 on full prices.

As a season ticket holder you’ll also get:

•Prioritybookingforanyseatinthehouse

•Nocharge,ifyouchangeyourdateorseatbooking

•AnexclusiveLoyaltyCardofferingdiscountsatthe Theatre Bars, the Round Restaurant, Craft Shop and Costume Hire

If you missed out on shows like THE ACCRINGTON PALS or TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD earlier this year, due to their popularity, make sure you don’t miss out this time, and secure a season ticket now.

There are no season ticket discounts for THAT DAY WE SANG from 23 ~ 31 December

THE IDEAL GIFT A Royal Exchange Theatre Season Ticket makes an ideal gift for someone who enjoys theatre but may not get here as often as they like! You buy the Season Ticket and they can choose their own dates and performance times.

ACCESS & DISCOUNTS

The Theatre and The Studio both have wheelchair spaces and convenient lift access.

Each Theatre production has an audio described performance with a free touch tour one hour before the show, a BSL interpreted performance and a captioned performance.

We have infra-red assisted hearing facilities. Assistance dogs are welcome and large print programmes are available free of charge.

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

If you would like to speak to a member of staff before your visit please contact the Box Office on 0845 450 4427. Or you can look at a virtual tour by going to royalexchange.co.uk

Discounts available for all performances in the Theatre except Saturday evenings and Half Price Previews. Please note: there are no discounted tickets for THAT DAY WE SANG from Monday 23 December to Tuesday 31 December.

THE STUDIO Availability of concessions may vary. Call Box Office for details.

UNDER 16s, REGISTERED UNEMPLOYED AND DISABLED HALF PRICE. We have a number of wheelchair spaces. Please let us know if you need this when booking. Discounts are also available for companions.

UNDER 26s AND STUDENTS Discounts on Fridays (£6)

OVER 60s £2 off top three ticket prices on Saturday matinees. Tuesday and Wednesday matinees are heavily discounted.

GROUPS (10+) Buy 10 ~ 40 seats and save £2.50 per ticket. Buy 40+ seats and save £3.50 per ticket, plus one free for every 20 purchased.

SCHOOLS £10 tickets available for Monday to Friday peformances (limited availability) Call 0161 615 6702 for information and to book.

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THE THEATRESecond Gallery Row ARow B

First Gallery Row ARow B

Stage Level Row DRows B, C, E, F, GA (Banquettes)

STANDARD PRICES

Mon ~ Thu & Sat Mat Fri & Sat Eve Midweek Mat £32 £36 £23.50 £27 £31 £20.50 £20.50 £24 £18 £14.50 £16 £15 Ticket prices may vary for different performances according to demand. We guarantee that a number of £10 banquette tickets will be released on the day of the performance. All prices and discounts are subject to availability.

BANQUETTES available on day of performance only, from 9.30am £10 £10 £10

THE STUDIO All seats £12; concessions £10; under 13s £5 Unreserved seating which changes for each show. Concessions often available for young people, students and older people.

BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES In person: Monday ~ Saturday 9.30am ~ 7.30pm (8pm on Saturday)

On the phone: GENERAL BOOKING LINE: 0845 450 4427 GROUP BOOKING LINE 0161 833 0483 Monday ~ Saturday 9.30am ~ 6.15pm. Sunday 11am ~ 5pm

Online: royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline

PARKING: Use Market Place NCP car park and get 5 hours parking for £5 – simply validate your ticket at our Box Office.

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FRI 27THAT DAY WE SANGMAVIS SPARKLE

TUE 3

SUN 8FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 13THAT DAY WE SANGTHE ADVENTUREBTS WORK WEEK

WED 18THAT DAY WE SANGTHE ADVENTURE

MON 23THAT DAY WE SANGMAVIS SPARKLE

SAT 28THAT DAY WE SANGMAVIS SPARKLE

WED 4

MON 9THAT DAY WE SANGBTS WORK WEEK

SAT 14THAT DAY WE SANGTHE ADVENTURE

THU 19THAT DAY WE SANGTHE ADVENTURE

TUE 24THAT DAY WE SANGMAVIS SPARKLE

WED 25

SUN 29FAMILY FRIENDLYMAVIS SPARKLE

MON 30THAT DAY WE SANG

THU 5 THAT DAY WE SANG

TUE 10THAT DAY WE SANGTHE ADVENTUREBTS WORK WEEK

SUN 15FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 20THAT DAY WE SANGTHE ADVENTURE

TUE 31THAT DAY WE SANG

DECEMBER

WED 1THAT DAY WE SANG

MON 6THAT DAY WE SANG

SAT 11THAT DAY WE SANG

THU 16THAT DAY WE SANG

TUE 21

SUN 26FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 31BLINDSIDED

THU 2THAT DAY WE SANG

TUE 7THAT DAY WE SANG

SUN 12FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 17THAT DAY WE SANG

WED 22

MON 27BLINDSIDED

FRI 3THAT DAY WE SANG

WED 8THAT DAY WE SANGWORD IN PROGRESS

MON 13THAT DAY WE SANG

SAT 18THAT DAY WE SANG

THU 23 BLINDSIDED

TUE 28BLINDSIDED

SAT 4 THAT DAY WE SANG

THU 9THAT DAY WE SANG

TUE 14 THAT DAY WE SANG

SUN 19FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 24 BLINDSIDED

SAT 25BLINDSIDED

WED 29BLINDSIDEDEXCHANGE FORUM

THU 30BLINDSIDED

SUN 5FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 10 THAT DAY WE SANG

WED 15THAT DAY WE SANG

MON 20

JANUARY

SAT 1BLINDSIDEDIN CONVERSATION...

THU 6 BLINDSIDED

TUE 11BLINDSIDED

SUN 16FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 21

WED 26

SUN 2FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 7BLINDSIDED

WED 12BLINDSIDEDBRUNTWOOD HUB

MON 17

SAT 22

THU 27

MON 3BLINDSIDED

SAT 8 BLINDSIDED

THU 13BLINDSIDED

TUE 18

SUN 23FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 28

TUE 4BLINDSIDEDUP CLOSEBEHIND THE…

SUN 9FAMILY FRIENDLY

FRI 14 BLINDSIDED

WED 19

MON 24 TUE 25

WED 5BLINDSIDED

MON 10BLINDSIDEDWORD IN PROGRESS

SAT 15BLINDSIDED

THU 20

FEBRUARY

Season Photography Gavin Parry www.gavinparry.com Theatre Photography Joel Fildes.

Design Daren Newman.