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march – july 2011

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Plenty Spanning three decades, Plenty is a powerful and momentous comment on post-war England.

Contains nudity and strong language

Studio

racing DemonThis Olivier Award-winning

play focuses on the lives of a team of four eccentric vicars and their struggle to fight for what they really believe in.

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The Breath Of lifeTaking place over the course

of a single night, this is a witty, brutal and poignant portrait of

two women, united by their love for the same man.

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This spring, Sheffield Theatres presents a major season celebrating the work of David Hare, one of the most influential and prolific playwrights of post-war Britain.

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WelcomeIt’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the Crucible Theatre re-opened its doors! What a year it has been – and the excitement continues…

Following our ambitious David Hare Season, Sheffield Theatres is proud to produce a thrilling series of plays by Albee, Brighouse, Beckett and Alexi Kaye Campbell. We’ve teamed up with Newcastle’s dynamic Northern Stage to present Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in March, and this classic American drama is followed by Hobson’s Choice, a brilliantly funny and moving Northern comedy on the Crucible stage. In the Studio, we mark 50 years since the first production of Beckett’s Happy Days with our own production, followed by one of the best plays of the last ten years, the Olivier Award-winning The Pride.

As we approach our 40th birthday we’re continuing to revel in the best of British theatre – I hope you will join us this season.

Daniel EvansArtistic Director

40th Birthday In autumn 2011, Sheffield Theatres will celebrate 40 years since the opening of the Crucible Theatre. As part of our birthday year, we will programme a host of special events in the theatre, in the city and beyond, celebrating the unique contribution that the theatre has made to the cultural landscape over the last forty years. Our work will be inspired by our vision for the future – a theatre that continues to inspire and entertain, that is at the forefront of the country’s arts scene and is firmly rooted in the heart of Sheffield.

If you would like to help support our work during the 40th birthday year, please email [email protected].

Season cast

Bruce Alexander, David Bark-Jones, Edward Bennett, Isla Blair, Kirsty Bushell, Laura Carmichael, Simon Coates, Matthew Cottle, Jonathan Coy, Estella Daniels, Terry Doe, Ian Gelder,

Emma Hamilton, Patricia Hodge, Junix Inocian, Youssef Kerkour, Mark Leadbetter, Hattie Morahan, Jamie Parker, Paul Rattray, Jack Ryder, Malcolm Sinclair, Lucy Sheen, Mark Tandy, Jane Wymark

(from left to right): Hattie Morahan, Jack Ryder, Malcolm Sinclair, Jane Wymark, Isla Blair, Patricia Hodge

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Wed 16 march – Thu 7 april

Director Erica WhymanDesigner Soutra GilmourLighting Designer charles BalfourComposer jon Nicholls

Cast lorna Beckett, jasper Britton, john hopkins, Siân Thomas

‘I swear, if you existed, I’d divorce you.’

George and Martha are magnificent sparring partners, cruel lovers and terrific company. They invite newcomers Nick and Honey to join them for late-night drinks. As the evening unfolds, a cocktail of lust, revelations and alcohol combine to make it a night that none of them will ever forget.

Set in the early 1960s, Edward Albee’s explosive play captures the mood of a society on the brink of massive change. Ferociously funny and emotionally raw, this is a compelling rollercoaster ride into the darkest depths of love and marriage.

Contains some strong language.

a Sheffield Theatres and Northern Stage co-production

Thu 24 Mar Thu 24 Mar Sat 2 Apr

Jasper Britton Siân Thomas

By arrangement with Samuel French Limited

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Fri 20 may - Sat 4 june

Director jonathan humphreysDesigner lizzie clachanLighting Designer Natasha chiversSound Designer Fergus O’hare

Cast Pauline mclynn and Peter Gowen

‘Oh you are going to talk to me today, this is going to be a happy day!’

Talkative housewife Winnie, and her husband Willie, spend their days together under the blazing sun. Winnie talks, prays and sings her way through life with nothing but a bell for waking and a bell for sleep.

‘Go back into your hole, Willie, you’ve exposed yourself long enough.’

Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Shameless, Jam and Jerusalem) stars as the irrepressible Winnie, in this extraordinary comedy about one woman’s determination to carry on against all odds.

A bold new production to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Samuel Beckett’s funniest play.

a Sheffield Theatres Production

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Thu 26 may - Sat 25 june

Director christopher luscombeDesigner janet BirdLighting Designer Paul PyantComposer/Sound Designer alex Baranowski

‘At present, I’m addressing a few remarks to the rebellious females of this house…’

Henry Horatio Hobson, widower, lives above his boot shop with his three increasingly independent daughters. When his eldest girl, Maggie, decides to set up a business to rival his own, stealing his best bootmaker in the process, Hobson’s life is set to change forever.

One of the most popular plays of the last century, Harold Brighouse’s brilliantly observed northern comedy is about growing up, moving on and getting out.


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Thu 23 june – Sat 16 july

Director richard WilsonDesigner james cotterillLighting Designer johanna TownComposer Olly Fox

Regional Première

Cast includes Daniel Evans

1958. Philip is married to Sylvia, but he’s in love with Oliver.

2008. A different love story is unfolding with a strangely familiar trio…

Alexi Kaye Campbell’s astonishing debut play, with its candid and heartbreaking exploration of what happens between men and women, exploded onto the stage in 2008. Passionate, heartfelt and gripping, The Pride is about loyalty, loss and having the courage to stand up for who you really are.

The stellar creative team that gave us last year’s smash-hit That Face return to the Studio with this Olivier Award-winning play.

Contains scenes of a sexual nature and strong language.


Thu 7 Jul


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Thu 1 December 2011 – Sat 7 january 2012

Director jonathan munbyDesigner christopher OramMusical Director Nigel lilleyChoreographer lynne PageSound Designer Paul arditti

Cast includes Daniel Evans

This production presented by permission of Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Robert, a commitment-phobic bachelor, is about to hit 35 and his friends think it’s time he settled down.

This brilliantly observed musical about love and marriage is sophisticated, fast-paced and funny. Packed with sensational songs, including Getting Married Today, The Ladies Who Lunch and Being Alive, Company will star Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director Daniel Evans as Robert. Daniel has won widespread critical acclaim as an actor, particularly for his performances in Sondheim’s musicals (double Olivier Award-winner for Merrily We Roll Along and Sunday in The Park With George), and Sheffield audiences will remember Daniel playing Ariel in 2003’s hugely successful version of The Tempest at the Crucible Theatre.

The crucible christmas musical 2011


Music and Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by George Furth

Originally produced and directed on Broadway by harold PrinceOriginal orchestrations by jonathan Tunick

Thu 15 Dec Thu 15 Dec Sat 10 Dec

Tickets £12.00 - £25.00Early Bird Offer: Book before Thu 31 March and save £2.00 off the price of your ticket. Contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.


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InsightsOur insights programme offers you an insider’s view of our productions. Find out the director’s perspective on a play, how the writer created the work and what the process of producing the play was like.

The events on offer this season are:

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Talk BackThu 24 Mar after 7.30pm performance. FreeAnother ViewTue 29 Mar 5.45 – 6.30pm. £2.50Director’s ViewThu 31 Mar 5.30 – 6.30pm. £3.50

Happy DaysAnother ViewThu 26 May 5.45 – 6.30pm. £2.50Director’s ViewWed 1 Jun 5.30 – 6.30pm. £2.50Talk BackThu 2 Jun after 7.45pm performance. Free

Hobson’s ChoiceDirector’s ViewThu 2 Jun 5.30 – 6.30pm. £3.50Page-To-StageWed 15 Jun 11.00am – 12.30pm. £3.50 Talk BackThu 23 Jun after 7.30pm performance. Free

The PrideLGBT Panel Discussion ‘Has Anything Changed?’Thu 30 Jun after 7.45pm performance. £3.50Another ViewTue 5 Jul 5.45 - 6.30pm. £2.50Talk BackTue 12 Jul after 7.45pm performance. Free

To book insights events, please contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000

National Theatre connections FestivalSheffield Theatres is working in partnership with the National Theatre to present a thrilling six-day festival of specially-commissioned new plays for actors aged 13-19. The Crucible showcases two fantastic plays each evening performed by young people from across the country.

Writers commissioned by the National Theatre and featured during the week include Noel Clarke (Doctor Who, Kidulthood), Douglas Maxwell (Decky Does a Bronco), Helen Blakeman (Pleasureland) and Carl Grose (Kneehigh Theatre).

As part of the festival programme, we will showcase platform performances in the Crucible foyer by talented young Sheffielders. If you are aged 13-19 or work with a group of young people and wish to find out how you could take part in this showcase, contact Andrew Loretto, Creative Producer, on [email protected]

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Performance times and ticket pricesMon – Sat 7.00pmTickets £7.00 Concessions £5.00

There are lots of ways you can get involved with the work of Sheffield Theatres. Look out for exciting news of fresh initiatives for the communities, artists and audiences of Sheffield in 2011 – including a major new project to celebrate the Crucible’s 40th Birthday.

Summer Schools 2011Mon 25 – Sat 30 July and Mon 8 – Sat 13 August

Take part in two separate weeks of training, workshops and rehearsals offering young people and adults aged 12+ the chance to work with professional artists and theatre staff. Make, share and perform specially-written, brand new, short theatre pieces.

For further information contact Andrew Loretto Creative Producer, on 0114 201 3849 or email [email protected]

Play. learn. Debate. Imagine... with Sheffield Theatres.


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Ticket Pricescrucible Theatre

Production Previews Matinees Tue – Fri Sat

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? £10.00 £15.00 £19.00 £23.00

Hobson’s Choice £10.00 £15.00 £19.00Family £66.00(4 people, max. 2 adults)

£23.00Family £82.00(4 people, max. 2 adults)

Studio Theatre

Happy Days £10.00 £12.00 £14.00 £18.00

The Pride £10.00 £12.00 £14.00 £18.00

ConcessionsSenior Citizens, registered unemployed, disabled, full-time students (NUS) and under 16s £2.50 off (excludes Sat and matinees)

Sheffield Theatres Members 25% off Tue – Sat eves (Family and Senior Citizen members can also claim this discount on matinees)

Groups & SchoolsSchools 10+ £10.00 plus one free supervisor ticket with every 10 seats purchased (excludes Sat eves)

Groups 10+ £3.00 off top two prices (excludes matinee and Sat eves)

Groups 25+ £4.00 off top two prices (excludes matinees and Sat eves)

All concessions are subject to availability.Discounts for Company vary – please contact the Box Office for details.

Booking InformationYou can book tickets by telephone, in person or on our website.

Box Office 0114 249 6000

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Box Office opening hoursSheffield Theatres Box Office is situated inside the Crucible Theatre on Tudor Square.

Mon – Sat 9.30am to 8.00pm (for telephone bookings) Mon – Sat 10.00am to 8.00pm (in person)

On non-performance days, the Box Office closes at 6.00pm. On Sundays and Bank Holidays the Box Office opens 1 hour before the show.

Telephone bookings are subject to a £1.50 booking fee. Bookings made online are subject to a £1.00 booking fee.

Group BookingsMake great savings, plus reserve now pay later when you make a group booking. To bring a group please call 0114 249 6060.

Book tickets for Motorpoint Arena and Sheffield City HallSheffield Theatres is part of the Sheffield Ticketing Network which means you can book tickets for events at Motorpoint Arena and Sheffield City Hall at our Box Office or on our website (10% fee applies).

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accessSheffield Theatres is committed to making your visit as welcoming as possible, and we offer a wide range of access facilities to ensure an easy and enjoyable experience for all customers.

Impaired mobilityWe have lower counters installed at the Box Office and bars in the Crucible, and wheelchair access is provided in all of our venues, including associated bars and toilets. There are a number of wheelchair spaces giving different views of the auditorium and an accessible toilet on the lower ground floor.

Customers who benefit from the assistance of a companion can also claim one free carer seat.

Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing A loop system is available at the Box Office counter and we operate an infra-red system in the auditorium. We also have regular British Sign Language interpreted and captioned performances.

Visually impairedWe have regular Audio Described performances. Guided Touch Tours are available for these performances.

Guide dogs and support dogs are welcome in public areas of the theatre and staff will be happy to take care of them during performances.

For further details on accessibility and access performances, including booking information and to join our free access mailing list, please contact the Box Office.

Alternative formats of this brochure can be provided upon request.

Priority On-saleSaturday 5 February 2011Tickets available to members by calling or visiting the Box Office

General On-saleSaturday 12 February 2011Tickets available from the Box Office or by visiting sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Public Dress RehearsalsThere are Public Dress Rehearsals for every Sheffield Theatres production. All Public Dress Rehearsals (PDR) are priced £1.00 per ticket. Tickets go on sale for PDRs on the day of the performance and can only be purchased in person from the Box Office counter. Maximum ticket limits apply. Patrons are advised that ticket availability on some performances in the Studio is limited and tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Live for FiveSheffield Theatres is committed to supporting opportunities for young people to engage with the arts. We are now offering customers aged 16-26 tickets for only £5.00 to selected performances.

Valid on preview performances, 16-26 year olds can claim up to 2 tickets for only £5.00 each for Sheffield Theatres’ productions. These seats can be booked when the performance is made available for sale. Tickets will be available via the Box Office only and registration will be required. Tickets are not transferable and availability is limited.

Members of this scheme will also be advised of offers on touring productions when they are available.


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Getting here The main entrance to the Crucible Theatre is on Tudor Square.

Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for advice, maps and guides about getting here on foot, by rail, tram, bus, coach, car and taxi.

Public Transport Log on to travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/sheffield for details of bus and tram services in Sheffield or call 01709 515151.

Parking Discounted car parking can be found at the nearby Q Park on Charles Street (S1 2NJ), a two-minute walk from the theatre. Please ask the Box Office or a member of the Front of House team for a voucher.

There are disabled parking spaces available on Surrey Street and Norfolk Street.

Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more information.

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Terms and conditionsAll offers and discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Only one discount type applies per ticket. Proof of status must be shown. Re-sales: We endeavour to exchange (for the same production) or re-sell tickets (re-sale not guaranteed) if required, at a charge of £1.00 per ticket. Tickets must be returned before 12.00pm on the day of the performance. This service is free to members. The information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing. Sheffield Theatres cannot be held responsible for late changes to programmes and casting.

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Why not pop in for a homemade cake and coffee; enjoy a glass of wine over lunch; a pre or post-theatre drink and a bite to eat; all freshly cooked using locally sourced produce in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

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Bookings now being taken for Crucible Corner. Please call 0114 273 8255

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Sheffield Theatres Crucible Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1120640 and is a company limited by guarantee No. 6035820.

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