Autumn 2015 / Spring 2016

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Mon -Thu 9am - 5.30pm Fri 9am - 5pm

Bring a group of 10 or more and you receive all the following fantastic benefi ts…

New and improved generous group discount

on selected performances: Generous group discounts on selected performances:

10+ £3 off each ticket, 20+ £3.50 off & free organiser,

40+ £4 off, free organiser & free programme

Priority booking and fl exible payment terms

Free season brochures, posters, fl yers and sign up sheets

Exclusive rewards with our groups loyalty card

Fantastic savings on your coach travel to and from the Theatre

Backstage tours to see what life is like behind the scenes

Dedicated group booking phone line

Free postage for group tickets

Save time queuing! Pre-orderyour programmes, interval ice

creams and drinks

Save 10% on pre-orderedinterval drinks

The more the merrier!Groups get more at the Theatre Royal

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The Sound of MusicTUES 1 – SAT 12 SEPTEMBER 2015

The hills are alive with the sound of music….

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnifi cent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. Featuring some of the world’s most memorable songs, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long, Farewell and of course, the title song, The Sound of Music.

Playing the iconic role of Maria von Trapp is Danielle Hope (pictured), who captured the hearts of the country when she won BBC Television’s Over the Rainbow and made her professional debut as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, making this wonderfully lavish new production a must-see this autumn!

Group discounts are available on Mon – Thu eves and Sat matinee

TUES 19 – SAT 30 JANUARY 2016

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fi ght for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) will play Edna Turnblad. He will be joined by actress and presenter Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Guys and Dolls) as Velma Von Tussle, Olivier Award nominated actor and much-loved Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan as Wilbur Turnblad and British singer and West End performer Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, The X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. 

Group discounts are available on Mon – Thu eves and Sat matinee

TUES 19 – SAT 30 JANUARY 2016

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fi ght for equality, bagging local

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WelcomeWelcome to the autumn 2015 / spring 2016 edition of the groups newsletter which includes information and exclusive offers to make your group visit to the Theatre Royal an occasion to remember.

We’ve enjoyed a wonderful spring/summer 2015 season with fantastic sell-out shows and we can’t wait to welcome all the fabulous productions to the Theatre Royal next season. Opening the autumn season is a new production of one of the greatest musicals of all time – The Sound of Music starring Danielle Hope, the winner of BBC1’s Over the Rainbow. This show is guaranteed to enchant groups of all ages.

Other highlights for groups include the brand new musical spectacular The Glenn Miller Story starring Tommy Steele, the revival of Matthew Bourne’s triumphant staging of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty and a brand new production of the classic musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. And don’t forget to book early to guarantee the best seats for the supercalifragilistic hit musical Mary Poppins which fl ies into Newcastle in September 2016. This will be a must-see for all groups!

Groups can now benefi t from extra discount saving up to £4.50 a ticket. As well as great discounts your group can benefi t from several hospitality options to suit your tastes and budget, pre-order your interval ice creams and drinks and tread the boards for yourself with a backstage tour to see life behind the scenes. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a great group visit in the elegant surroundings of the Theatre Royal.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes,

Robert, Annabel & AmyGroup Sales Team

District Publicity Assistants Pauline and Sam provide a personal and convenient link to the Theatre Royal and they love to hear from new groups. You can benefi t from their expertise when making a group booking and receive exclusive offers on tickets and group travel. Simply contact them on the details below:

Samantha McDine, tel: 0191 488 4168 / 0788 074 1445email: samantha.mcdine@theatreroyal.co.uk

Pauline Wallis, tel: 01434 684061 / 0788 074 2571email: pauline.wallis@theatreroyal.co.uk

Reserve now and pay later - book your tickets early to ensure you get your favourite seats and we guarantee you will pay the lowest price for your ticket! With nothing to pay upfront, call Group Sales now to reserve your seats on 08448 11 21 22

Something for everyone...

Follow Theatre Royal Group Sales to be the very fi rst to hear about what’s on and receive exclusive offers:

The Last TangoTUES 13 – SAT 17 OCT 2015

After 20 years of dancing together, Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace are having one last tango around the dancefl oor. Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango.

Fantastic group discounts Tues – Thu eves & Sat matinee

...Dance Lovers

An Inspector CallsTUES 9 – SAT 13 FEB 2016

Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production of J.B.Priestley’s classic thriller has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense.

Fantastic group discounts Tues – Thu eves & Sat matinee

...Drama Devotees

Hetty FeatherTHU 8 – SUN 11 OCT 2015

Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather comes direct from a sold out West End season. Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Thrillingly brought to life with live music, songs and circus skills – this is the perfect treat for the whole family. Recommended for ages 6+

Tickets from £15 per person

Jesus Christ SuperstarMON 14 – SAT 19 SEPT 2015

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock opera features some of musical theatre’s best loved songs including I Don’t Know How To Love Him, Everything’s Alright and Gethsemane. The cast includes musical stars Glenn Carter and Tim Rogers and X-Factor fi nalist Rachel Adedeji. Don’t miss your chance to see this timeless classic this autumn.

Fantastic group discounts Mon – Thu eves & Sat matinee

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...Musical Fans ...Family Groups

Chitty Chitty Bang BangWED 1 – SUN 12 JUN 2016

Join us for this truly scrumptious musical when it comes to Newcastle next June. This adaptation of Ian Fleming’s 1968 movie musical is brimming with well-known songs including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and its Oscar Nominated title song Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The ultimate high fl ying stage musical which is perfect for all the family.

Fantastic group discounts Wed – Thu eves & Sat matinee

...Family Musical

Dick WhittingtonTUES 24 NOV 2015 – SUN 17 JAN 2016

Be sure to beat the rush and get the best seats to see Newcastle’s comedy trio of Danny Adams, Clive Webb and Chris Hayward in this year’s fantastic pantomime. Promising another side-splitting, fun-fi lled, action-packed along with sensational musical numbers and fabulous sets and costumes, you won’t want to miss this festive treat.

Fantastic group discounts available on selected performances

...Panto

Autumn Drama Deal – Save up to £30!King Charles III Mon 28 Sept – Sat 3 OctWinner of Best New Play 2015 at the Olivier Awards King Charles III, Mike Bartlett’s critically acclaimed new future history play, comes to Newcastle following a sold-out run at the Almeida and in the West End.

The Shawshank Redemption Mon 19 – Sat 24 OctBill Kenwright presents a new stage production of the classic fi lm, Shawshank Redemption 21 years after it was fi rst released. Based on the short story by Stephen King, it’s widely considered to be the number one movie of all time.

Handbagged Mon 26 – Sat 31 OctMoira Buffi ni’s 2014 Olivier Award winning comedy speculates on what the world’s most powerful women really talked about behind closed palace doors. Be sure to bag a ticket for this wickedly funny and brilliantly astute smash hit comedy.

Book a group of 10 or more for at least two of the above shows and save £10 off each ticket. Tickets must be booked by 14 August 2015. T & C’s apply.

Applicable Mon – Tues eves, the same number of tickets must be booked for each production at the same time.

Mary Poppins Thu 8 Sept – Sat 29 Oct 2016

The magical story of the world’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane will be spectacularly brought to the stage at the Theatre Royal in autumn 2016. With dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs, this stage version of Mary Poppins is brilliantly adapted from the wonderful stories by PL Travers and the beloved Walt Disney fi lm and is truly supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Fantastic group discounts available Mon – Thurs eves

Discounts are strictly limited for this performance so book earlyand save more! Reserve now and pay later, simply reserve your seats today with nothing to pay straight away. You can secure your reservation with a £5 deposit per person due 8 weeks after booking with full payment due in May 2016.

Groups Loyalty CardAs a big thank you for your continued support and loyalty every time you make a booking we’ll keep a record and once you’ve collected six stamps you will receive an exclusive reward.

Rewards include: - Additional discounts on your next group booking - A tour of the Theatre Royal for you and your group- A meal for two in dAt bArWe’ll keep track of your booking history for you and contact you once you’ve fi lled your card to arrange your reward.

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