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Now I know what you’re thinking, how could I have possibly known in September that John Sergeant was going to be the undisputed star of Strictly Come Dancing? Some could (sceptically) say that I didn’t actually know this and it was all a bit of a fl uke and to these good people I’d like to say... you’re right! The gods of programming have truly shone down on Winchester and we’ll be welcoming a vast array of sparkling talent, including the BBC’s King of the Ballroom (page 4), this spring.

Kicking off the musical shining lights for 2009 is jazz sensation Clare Teal (page 4) followed closely by singer/songwriter Newton Faulkner (page 5), the big sounds of The Bollywood Brass Band (page 7) and the voice of Clannad, Moya Brennan (page 14).

Hands up all those who sported a ‘Lady Di’, carried a mobile phone the size of a house brick, fancied Magnum PI, remember shoulder pads you could land aircraft on and listened to Radio 1 at lunchtime to see if they’d play ‘Relax’ when it reached number 1. Ah the ‘80’s, fondly remembered as the decade when capitalism was brought to the masses and our chosen era for TRW’s next stunning, production Speed The Plow by David Mamet (page 10).

We pride ourselves at TRW on being a friendly theatre and what better way to demonstrate this than by organising a couple of great events to bring like-minded people together? Not only will we be fussing over folk who prefer to go to the theatre on their own (pages 8 and 16) but

Theatre Royal Winchester is supported by the Winchester Arts Trust Ltd (Formerly Winchester Theatre Fund) Registered charity number: 1099252. Registered in England 03696681. The Live Theatre Winchester Trust. Registered charity number 1077139. VAT No. 744 8764 89

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DATE SHOW TIMES ARTFORM PAGE 17 Jan  Clare Teal  8:00pm  Jazz  421 - 24 Jan  Les Miserables Schools Edition  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Hire  1825 Jan  The Southern Minstrels Show 2009  2:00pm  Hire  1828 Jan  John Sergeant  7:30pm  Talk  430 - 31 Jan  The Graduate  8:00pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Drama  51 Feb  Newton Faulkner  8:00pm  Music  51 Feb  Hoof  11:00am  Children’s  65 Feb  Yesterday - Jasmin Vardimon Company  8:00pm  Dance  67 Feb  Bollywood Brass Band  8:00pm  Music  710 Feb  The Calculating Mr One  10:00am and 1:30pm  Children’s  711 - 14 Feb  Die Fledermaus  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Thurs and Sat)  Opera  818 - 21 Feb  The Pirates of Penzance  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Hire  1824 Feb  American Wrestling  7:30pm  Hire  1926 Feb  Fascinating Aida  7:30pm  Music/Comedy  827 Feb  Clive James  8:00pm  Talk  91 Mar  Richard Herring  8:00pm  Comedy  94 - 8 Mar  Speed The Plow  8:00pm, 2:30pm (Thurs and Sat)  Drama  1011 Mar  Speed Dating  7:30pm  Event  1212 - 14 Mar  Stones in His Pockets  8:00pm  Drama  1119 - 21 Mar  Guys and Dolls  7:30pm  Hire  1922 Mar  Mark Watson  7:30pm  Comedy  1224 - 28 Mar  Billy Liar  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Wed and Sat)  Drama  1329 Mar  Moya Brennan and Her Band  8:00pm  Music  141 - 2 Apr  Beef  8:00pm  Comedy drama  144 Apr  Alun Cochrane  8:00pm  Comedy  155 Apr  Youth theatre performance  6:00pm  Youth Theatre  217 - 8 Apr  Charlotte’s Web  11:00am, 2:00pm and 7:00pm  Children’s  1510 - 11 Apr  The Broadway Collection  7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)  Hire  1928 Apr - 2 May  The Mikado  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Hire  19

Call the Box Offi ce on 01962 840 440www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

for those of you looking for a little more in the way of springtime joviality, we’ll be speed-dating on stage too (page 12) and if all goes well we can always arrange a summer wedding, honestly, we really can!

With so much in the way of fantastic drama, hilarious stand-up comedians, delightful children’s theatre and inspirational dance, why not visit our smashing new website www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk launching in January 09? Or join our fantastic e-mail subscribers list for all the latest news and offers by signing up on the homepage of our website.

I leave you with the knowledge that in 1984 I wrote to the Wham! fanzine and asked George Michael to marry me. I’m sorry George, it would never have worked.

I look forward to welcoming you all soon.

Fiona BurnChief Executive

…to Spring 2009 at Winchester’s fl agship theatre.

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Now I know what you’re thinking, how could I have possibly known in September that John Sergeant was going to be the undisputed star of Strictly Come Dancing? Some could (sceptically) say that I didn’t actually know this and it was all a bit of a fl uke and to these good people I’d like to say... you’re right! The gods of programming have truly shone down on Winchester and we’ll be welcoming a vast array of sparkling talent, including the BBC’s King of the Ballroom (page 4), this spring.

Kicking off the musical shining lights for 2009 is jazz sensation Clare Teal (page 4) followed closely by singer/songwriter Newton Faulkner (page 5), the big sounds of The Bollywood Brass Band (page 7) and the voice of Clannad, Moya Brennan (page 14).

Hands up all those who sported a ‘Lady Di’, carried a mobile phone the size of a house brick, fancied Magnum PI, remember shoulder pads you could land aircraft on and listened to Radio 1 at lunchtime to see if they’d play ‘Relax’ when it reached number 1. Ah the ‘80’s, fondly remembered as the decade when capitalism was brought to the masses and our chosen era for TRW’s next stunning, production Speed The Plow by David Mamet (page 10).

We pride ourselves at TRW on being a friendly theatre and what better way to demonstrate this than by organising a couple of great events to bring like-minded people together? Not only will we be fussing over folk who prefer to go to the theatre on their own (pages 8 and 16) but

Theatre Royal Winchester is supported by the Winchester Arts Trust Ltd (Formerly Winchester Theatre Fund) Registered charity number: 1099252. Registered in England 03696681. The Live Theatre Winchester Trust. Registered charity number 1077139. VAT No. 744 8764 89

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DATE SHOW TIMES ARTFORM PAGE 17 Jan  Clare Teal  8:00pm  Jazz  421 - 24 Jan  Les Miserables Schools Edition  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Hire  1825 Jan  The Southern Minstrels Show 2009  2:00pm  Hire  1828 Jan  John Sergeant  7:30pm  Talk  430 - 31 Jan  The Graduate  8:00pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Drama  51 Feb  Newton Faulkner  8:00pm  Music  51 Feb  Hoof  11:00am  Children’s  65 Feb  Yesterday - Jasmin Vardimon Company  8:00pm  Dance  67 Feb  Bollywood Brass Band  8:00pm  Music  710 Feb  The Calculating Mr One  10:00am and 1:30pm  Children’s  711 - 14 Feb  Die Fledermaus  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Thurs and Sat)  Opera  818 - 21 Feb  The Pirates of Penzance  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Hire  1824 Feb  American Wrestling  7:30pm  Hire  1926 Feb  Fascinating Aida  7:30pm  Music/Comedy  827 Feb  Clive James  8:00pm  Talk  91 Mar  Richard Herring  8:00pm  Comedy  94 - 8 Mar  Speed The Plow  8:00pm, 2:30pm (Thurs and Sat)  Drama  1011 Mar  Speed Dating  7:30pm  Event  1212 - 14 Mar  Stones in His Pockets  8:00pm  Drama  1119 - 21 Mar  Guys and Dolls  7:30pm  Hire  1922 Mar  Mark Watson  7:30pm  Comedy  1224 - 28 Mar  Billy Liar  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Wed and Sat)  Drama  1329 Mar  Moya Brennan and Her Band  8:00pm  Music  141 - 2 Apr  Beef  8:00pm  Comedy drama  144 Apr  Alun Cochrane  8:00pm  Comedy  155 Apr  Youth theatre performance  6:00pm  Youth Theatre  217 - 8 Apr  Charlotte’s Web  11:00am, 2:00pm and 7:00pm  Children’s  1510 - 11 Apr  The Broadway Collection  7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)  Hire  1928 Apr - 2 May  The Mikado  7:30pm, 2:30pm (Sat)  Hire  19

Call the Box Offi ce on 01962 840 440www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

for those of you looking for a little more in the way of springtime joviality, we’ll be speed-dating on stage too (page 12) and if all goes well we can always arrange a summer wedding, honestly, we really can!

With so much in the way of fantastic drama, hilarious stand-up comedians, delightful children’s theatre and inspirational dance, why not visit our smashing new website www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk launching in January 09? Or join our fantastic e-mail subscribers list for all the latest news and offers by signing up on the homepage of our website.

I leave you with the knowledge that in 1984 I wrote to the Wham! fanzine and asked George Michael to marry me. I’m sorry George, it would never have worked.

I look forward to welcoming you all soon.

Fiona BurnChief Executive

…to Spring 2009 at Winchester’s fl agship theatre.

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Clare Teal and Her Band An Audience with John Sergeant

Clare has a timeless sound

to her voice and classic

touch and sound to her

own songwriting. Now how

modern is that? Music to

melt to I’d say

Jamie Cullum

Sat 17 Jan  8:00pm After the fabulous top twenty success of debut release Don’t Talk in 2005, singer, songwriter, BBC Radio 2 personality and damned funny woman to boot, Clare Teal, returns to the stage for some very select dates to celebrate the release of her new album Get Happy. Voted British Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2007 and blessed with a stunning voice, the ability to write songs that promise to be classics and a wonderful warm humour, Clare is a rare commodity - in every way the major star. This tour features brilliant musicians, sparkling new material, inspired interpretations of the great American

songbook, plus a liberal sprinkling of her crowd-pleasing favourites.

Tickets: £17.00Concessions: £15.00Friends: £14.50

Wed 28 Jan  7:30pm John Sergeant, former political editor of ITN and previously 30 years with the BBC, has had a wide-ranging career. As a reporter he covered conflicts in many parts of the world, including Vietnam, the Middle East and Southern Africa, before settling down as a political correspondent. He often travelled with the prime minister of the day, including Margaret Thatcher and John Major, as well as Tony Blair. He has presented all the main news programmes on Radio 4, including the Today programme and The World at One. In recent years he has been allowed to return to his first love in broadcasting, light

entertainment, appearing as a guest in a wide variety of programmes, such as Have I Got News for You, Room 101, The News Quiz on Radio 4 and, of course, Stricktly Come Dancing. John has published his best-selling memoirs, Give Me Ten Seconds and also a book about Margaret Thatcher (Maggie - now out in paperback), who made him well known following the famous ‘handbagging incident’ outside the Paris Embassy two days before she resigned in 1990.

Tickets: £17.00Concessions: £15.00Friends: £14.50

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The Graduate Newton Faulkner Solo TourA play adapted by Terry Johnson

Fri 30 and Sat 31 Jan 8:00pmMatinée (Sat)  2:30pm “Mrs Robinson, you are trying to seduce me, aren’t you?” A hit in the West End and Broadway, this legendary Oscar-winning film starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, is brought vividly back to life on stage. When Ben graduates from college, his parents expect great things from him and push him towards a successful business career. Confused about his future and not wanting to follow the commercial path his affluent family and their friends seem to assume he will take, his life becomes complicated when he is embroiled in a seductive affair with an older woman, Mrs Robinson, the wife of his father’s business partner. Although the affair eventually ends,

the relationship comes back to haunt him as he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson’s daughter! The Graduate features the music of SIMON & GARFUNKEL.

Warning: this show contains nudity.

www.tabsproductions.co.uk

Tickets: Full Concessions FriendsFriandSateve: £16.00  £14.00  £13.50Matinée: £10.00  £8.00  £7.50Agerecommendation:   16+

Sun 1 Feb  8:00pm Multi platinum-selling singer songwriter Newton Faulkner embarks on a very special tour of the UK in spring 2009, visiting a wide range of venues off the beaten track.

Each show will be a one-man solo acoustic performance, offering a unique opportunity to hear songs from his million-selling debut album Hand Built By Robots. Newton will also be playing brand new material from his forthcoming second album, which will be released in summer 2009. A massively popular artist with a huge live following, Newton has won over fans and critics alike with his unique mixture of mind-boggling virtuoso guitar techniques and natural wit.

Tickets:   £15.00

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Clare Teal and Her Band An Audience with John Sergeant

Clare has a timeless sound

to her voice and classic

touch and sound to her

own songwriting. Now how

modern is that? Music to

melt to I’d say

Jamie Cullum

Sat 17 Jan  8:00pm After the fabulous top twenty success of debut release Don’t Talk in 2005, singer, songwriter, BBC Radio 2 personality and damned funny woman to boot, Clare Teal, returns to the stage for some very select dates to celebrate the release of her new album Get Happy. Voted British Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2007 and blessed with a stunning voice, the ability to write songs that promise to be classics and a wonderful warm humour, Clare is a rare commodity - in every way the major star. This tour features brilliant musicians, sparkling new material, inspired interpretations of the great American

songbook, plus a liberal sprinkling of her crowd-pleasing favourites.

Tickets: £17.00Concessions: £15.00Friends: £14.50

Wed 28 Jan  7:30pm John Sergeant, former political editor of ITN and previously 30 years with the BBC, has had a wide-ranging career. As a reporter he covered conflicts in many parts of the world, including Vietnam, the Middle East and Southern Africa, before settling down as a political correspondent. He often travelled with the prime minister of the day, including Margaret Thatcher and John Major, as well as Tony Blair. He has presented all the main news programmes on Radio 4, including the Today programme and The World at One. In recent years he has been allowed to return to his first love in broadcasting, light

entertainment, appearing as a guest in a wide variety of programmes, such as Have I Got News for You, Room 101, The News Quiz on Radio 4 and, of course, Stricktly Come Dancing. John has published his best-selling memoirs, Give Me Ten Seconds and also a book about Margaret Thatcher (Maggie - now out in paperback), who made him well known following the famous ‘handbagging incident’ outside the Paris Embassy two days before she resigned in 1990.

Tickets: £17.00Concessions: £15.00Friends: £14.50

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The Graduate Newton Faulkner Solo TourA play adapted by Terry Johnson

Fri 30 and Sat 31 Jan 8:00pmMatinée (Sat)  2:30pm “Mrs Robinson, you are trying to seduce me, aren’t you?” A hit in the West End and Broadway, this legendary Oscar-winning film starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, is brought vividly back to life on stage. When Ben graduates from college, his parents expect great things from him and push him towards a successful business career. Confused about his future and not wanting to follow the commercial path his affluent family and their friends seem to assume he will take, his life becomes complicated when he is embroiled in a seductive affair with an older woman, Mrs Robinson, the wife of his father’s business partner. Although the affair eventually ends,

the relationship comes back to haunt him as he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson’s daughter! The Graduate features the music of SIMON & GARFUNKEL.

Warning: this show contains nudity.

www.tabsproductions.co.uk

Tickets: Full Concessions FriendsFriandSateve: £16.00  £14.00  £13.50Matinée: £10.00  £8.00  £7.50Agerecommendation:   16+

Sun 1 Feb  8:00pm Multi platinum-selling singer songwriter Newton Faulkner embarks on a very special tour of the UK in spring 2009, visiting a wide range of venues off the beaten track.

Each show will be a one-man solo acoustic performance, offering a unique opportunity to hear songs from his million-selling debut album Hand Built By Robots. Newton will also be playing brand new material from his forthcoming second album, which will be released in summer 2009. A massively popular artist with a huge live following, Newton has won over fans and critics alike with his unique mixture of mind-boggling virtuoso guitar techniques and natural wit.

Tickets:   £15.00

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Hoof! YesterdayPresented by Niki McCretton and Lighthouse

Sun 1 Feb  11:00am Alone in her stable, abandoned by her owner, a pony dreams of a better life, when one night the TV remote falls within hoof reach and a world of wild west adventures is revealed. She starts to realise that she’s no dumb animal and a quest for life, a herd and humour begins! This 50 minute physical theatre show is for children aged 3-10, told with puppets, tap dancing hooves and nostalgic TV clips of Black Beauty, Mr Ed and Champion the Wonder Horse. A co-production with Lighthouse, Poole, supported by Bournemouth and Poole Cultural Hub, The Brindley, Activate, The Merlin Theatre, and Arts Council England.

Tickets:   £6.50IncomeSupport:   £5.50

Presented by Jasmin Vardimon Company

Thurs 5 Feb 8:00pm

Associate Artist of Sadler’s Wells and award-winning dance theatre choreographer Jasmin Vardimon celebrates her company’s 10th anniversary with a retrospective new piece featuring some of the most breath-taking duets, striking solos and iconic moments selected from the company’s repertoire: Justitia, Park, Lullaby, Tête, Lurelurelure and Ticklish. Integrated with new choreographic material, live video and animation, this bold new work resounds with passion, precision and trademark physicality. Contrasting flashes of daring athleticism with moments of touching beauty, eight international dancers interweave scenes of intimate and vulnerable tenderness with provocative and playful choreography, remaining as stirring and socially relevant as ever.

A range of workshops is available to accompany this production.

Please contact the theatre’s education department for details:

[email protected]

or tel 01962 844600

Warning: contains strong language and partial nudity

Tickets:   £13.00Concessions:   £11.00Friends:   £10.50Schools:   £8.50Agerecommendation:   14+

Choreography that is

dangerous and beautiful…

impassioned and remarkable

Daily Mail

The Bollywood Brass Band The Calculating Mr OneSat 7 Feb  at 8:00pm

Bollywood meets brass meets Bhangra! Don’t miss the Bollywood Brass Band, the UK’s first Indian wedding brass band, playing hits from Indian films, Bhangra and other South Asian styles. The band arose as a collaboration with the Shyam Brass Band from Jabalpur, India.

A key ingredient is dhol drummers, playing rhythms from the Punjab, which gives their music its infectious rhythm. The Bollywood Brass Band style is a London masala of Bhangra beats, with flavours from jazz and world music.

The last ten years have taken the band to festivals and venues all over Europe, Australia, Canada and India. Bollywood fever has swept the UK and continues to spread. Don’t miss this extraordinary musical phenomenon.

www.bollywoodbrassband.co.uk

Tickets: £14.00Concessions: £12.00Friends: £11.50

Presented by Quantum Theatre

Tues 10 Feb 10:00am  and 1:30pm 

1898, London. Someone is trying to steal Professor Ebenezer Brain Teaser’s latest invention, an incredible calculating machine. Will Jeremiah Bloodhound, probably Britain’s worst Private Detective, add two and two together? Why are ‘Circus Numero’ the ‘prime’ suspects? And why are they ‘counting’ on Kitty Beagle to ‘calculate’ who is Mr One? By using number patterns, mental calculations and deduction, help ‘Bloodhound and Beagle’ unravel this mathematical mystery.

Aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, The Calculating Mr One is a lively musical comedy written by Michael Whitmore with music by Gideon Escott. This show is a whodunit with a difference!

Duration 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Tickets: £6.00Buy 8 tickets and get one free

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Hoof! YesterdayPresented by Niki McCretton and Lighthouse

Sun 1 Feb  11:00am Alone in her stable, abandoned by her owner, a pony dreams of a better life, when one night the TV remote falls within hoof reach and a world of wild west adventures is revealed. She starts to realise that she’s no dumb animal and a quest for life, a herd and humour begins! This 50 minute physical theatre show is for children aged 3-10, told with puppets, tap dancing hooves and nostalgic TV clips of Black Beauty, Mr Ed and Champion the Wonder Horse. A co-production with Lighthouse, Poole, supported by Bournemouth and Poole Cultural Hub, The Brindley, Activate, The Merlin Theatre, and Arts Council England.

Tickets:   £6.50IncomeSupport:   £5.50

Presented by Jasmin Vardimon Company

Thurs 5 Feb 8:00pm

Associate Artist of Sadler’s Wells and award-winning dance theatre choreographer Jasmin Vardimon celebrates her company’s 10th anniversary with a retrospective new piece featuring some of the most breath-taking duets, striking solos and iconic moments selected from the company’s repertoire: Justitia, Park, Lullaby, Tête, Lurelurelure and Ticklish. Integrated with new choreographic material, live video and animation, this bold new work resounds with passion, precision and trademark physicality. Contrasting flashes of daring athleticism with moments of touching beauty, eight international dancers interweave scenes of intimate and vulnerable tenderness with provocative and playful choreography, remaining as stirring and socially relevant as ever.

A range of workshops is available to accompany this production.

Please contact the theatre’s education department for details:

[email protected]

or tel 01962 844600

Warning: contains strong language and partial nudity

Tickets:   £13.00Concessions:   £11.00Friends:   £10.50Schools:   £8.50Agerecommendation:   14+

Choreography that is

dangerous and beautiful…

impassioned and remarkable

Daily Mail

The Bollywood Brass Band The Calculating Mr OneSat 7 Feb  at 8:00pm

Bollywood meets brass meets Bhangra! Don’t miss the Bollywood Brass Band, the UK’s first Indian wedding brass band, playing hits from Indian films, Bhangra and other South Asian styles. The band arose as a collaboration with the Shyam Brass Band from Jabalpur, India.

A key ingredient is dhol drummers, playing rhythms from the Punjab, which gives their music its infectious rhythm. The Bollywood Brass Band style is a London masala of Bhangra beats, with flavours from jazz and world music.

The last ten years have taken the band to festivals and venues all over Europe, Australia, Canada and India. Bollywood fever has swept the UK and continues to spread. Don’t miss this extraordinary musical phenomenon.

www.bollywoodbrassband.co.uk

Tickets: £14.00Concessions: £12.00Friends: £11.50

Presented by Quantum Theatre

Tues 10 Feb 10:00am  and 1:30pm 

1898, London. Someone is trying to steal Professor Ebenezer Brain Teaser’s latest invention, an incredible calculating machine. Will Jeremiah Bloodhound, probably Britain’s worst Private Detective, add two and two together? Why are ‘Circus Numero’ the ‘prime’ suspects? And why are they ‘counting’ on Kitty Beagle to ‘calculate’ who is Mr One? By using number patterns, mental calculations and deduction, help ‘Bloodhound and Beagle’ unravel this mathematical mystery.

Aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, The Calculating Mr One is a lively musical comedy written by Michael Whitmore with music by Gideon Escott. This show is a whodunit with a difference!

Duration 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Tickets: £6.00Buy 8 tickets and get one free

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Die Fledermaus Fascinating AidaPresented by Opera della Luna

Wed 11 to Sat 14 Feb 7:30pmMatinées (Thurs & Sat)  2:30pm This is surely one of the world’s most famous operettas and it now gets a glittering new look by the country’s best small-scale operetta company, which now turns its hand to Johann Strauss and this most sparkling of scores.

Dr Falke was once left to wander home, drunk, and dressed as a bat, by his friend Gabriel von Eisenstein.

To exact his revenge he arranges for Eisenstein to attend an extremelyrisqué party at the home of the outrageous Russian aristocrat, Prince Orlofsky, and there Eisenstein seduces a mysterious Hungarian countess, who is in fact his own wife in disguise. An evening not to be missed!

Solo theatre goers see page 16

Presented by Nick Brooke LtdStarring Dillie Keane, Adela Anderson & Liza Pulman

Thurs 26 Feb  7:30pm

Not a comeback, but a quarter-century birthday celebration! Britain’s top female comedy trio are 25 years old (well, older actually, but they have decided their Silver Jubilee can be celebrated for a few more years at least)!

Dillie Keane formed Fascinating Aida in 1983 and has tried to shake it off ever since. It keeps coming back to haunt her - and you! Twenty five years, five continents, six West End runs, six albums, five nominations (three Olivier, one Drama Desk, one Perrier), two books, one glorious transsexual,

784 sopranos and they are back! Not bad going. Now with new songs, not for money but just for the fun of it and playing to an even older audience than before. Shuffle to get a ticket and grumble at the steepness of the stairs!

Happy Birthday Fascinating Aida!

Tickets: £18.00Concessions: £16.00Friends: £15.50

Full Concessions FriendsTickets(WedandThurseve): £15.00  £13.00  £12.50Tickets(FriandSateve): £16.00  £14.00  £13.50Matinées: £10.00  £8.00  £7.50FriendsOpeningNightOffer:2 full tickets for the price of one

Clive James in the Evening Richard Herring - the Headmaster’s SonPresented by Jeremy Meadow

Fri 27 Feb 8:00pm Photo by David Levene/Guardian News &

Media Ltd 2008

Writer, broadcaster, raconteur - and Australia’s finest export - Clive James has been a British institution for longer than he cares to remember. In an unprecedented feat of strength he carries his latest book on stage and then talks about almost anything else, after which he answers questions about everything except his liaison with Margarita Pracatan. Famous for writing the way he talks, Clive James can talk the way he writes. When asked if he was actually really

a stand-up comedian, Clive was the man who lay back in his sun-lounger beside the swimming pool of the Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles and said “What does it look like?” Concludes with an exclusive question and answer session - pitch your own question to the master interviewer!

www.clivejamesevening.com

Tickets: £17.00Concessions: £15.00Friends: £14.50

Sun 1 Mar  8:00pm 

What’s worse than being a podgy, swotty, virginal schoolboy? What if your dad’s the headmaster too? In 1981 at the Kings of Wessex Upper School in Cheddar in Somerset, this was the nightmare reality for Richard Herring, son of TK “The Kipper” Herring. How on earth did he cope? Herring dusts off his old diaries, rekindles memories that might best have been left forgotten and picks the scabs off of wounds that he thought had healed to discover if he can, as he hopes, blame his upbringing for his adult failures.

In the 1990s Richard Herring was in the prodigious double act Lee and Herring, who created the cult classic BBC2 shows Fist of Fun and This Morning With Richard Not Judy. More recently he has written and starred in ITV1’s You Can Choose Your Friends and Radio 4’s Banter.

Warning: contains strong language

Tickets: £12.00ComedyClub: £11.00Concessions: £10.00Friends: £9.50Agerecommendation: 16+

King of the chat shows

Edinburgh Evening News

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Die Fledermaus Fascinating AidaPresented by Opera della Luna

Wed 11 to Sat 14 Feb 7:30pmMatinées (Thurs & Sat)  2:30pm This is surely one of the world’s most famous operettas and it now gets a glittering new look by the country’s best small-scale operetta company, which now turns its hand to Johann Strauss and this most sparkling of scores.

Dr Falke was once left to wander home, drunk, and dressed as a bat, by his friend Gabriel von Eisenstein.

To exact his revenge he arranges for Eisenstein to attend an extremelyrisqué party at the home of the outrageous Russian aristocrat, Prince Orlofsky, and there Eisenstein seduces a mysterious Hungarian countess, who is in fact his own wife in disguise. An evening not to be missed!

Solo theatre goers see page 16

Presented by Nick Brooke LtdStarring Dillie Keane, Adela Anderson & Liza Pulman

Thurs 26 Feb  7:30pm

Not a comeback, but a quarter-century birthday celebration! Britain’s top female comedy trio are 25 years old (well, older actually, but they have decided their Silver Jubilee can be celebrated for a few more years at least)!

Dillie Keane formed Fascinating Aida in 1983 and has tried to shake it off ever since. It keeps coming back to haunt her - and you! Twenty five years, five continents, six West End runs, six albums, five nominations (three Olivier, one Drama Desk, one Perrier), two books, one glorious transsexual,

784 sopranos and they are back! Not bad going. Now with new songs, not for money but just for the fun of it and playing to an even older audience than before. Shuffle to get a ticket and grumble at the steepness of the stairs!

Happy Birthday Fascinating Aida!

Tickets: £18.00Concessions: £16.00Friends: £15.50

Full Concessions FriendsTickets(WedandThurseve): £15.00  £13.00  £12.50Tickets(FriandSateve): £16.00  £14.00  £13.50Matinées: £10.00  £8.00  £7.50FriendsOpeningNightOffer:2 full tickets for the price of one

Clive James in the Evening Richard Herring - the Headmaster’s SonPresented by Jeremy Meadow

Fri 27 Feb 8:00pm Photo by David Levene/Guardian News &

Media Ltd 2008

Writer, broadcaster, raconteur - and Australia’s finest export - Clive James has been a British institution for longer than he cares to remember. In an unprecedented feat of strength he carries his latest book on stage and then talks about almost anything else, after which he answers questions about everything except his liaison with Margarita Pracatan. Famous for writing the way he talks, Clive James can talk the way he writes. When asked if he was actually really

a stand-up comedian, Clive was the man who lay back in his sun-lounger beside the swimming pool of the Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles and said “What does it look like?” Concludes with an exclusive question and answer session - pitch your own question to the master interviewer!

www.clivejamesevening.com

Tickets: £17.00Concessions: £15.00Friends: £14.50

Sun 1 Mar  8:00pm 

What’s worse than being a podgy, swotty, virginal schoolboy? What if your dad’s the headmaster too? In 1981 at the Kings of Wessex Upper School in Cheddar in Somerset, this was the nightmare reality for Richard Herring, son of TK “The Kipper” Herring. How on earth did he cope? Herring dusts off his old diaries, rekindles memories that might best have been left forgotten and picks the scabs off of wounds that he thought had healed to discover if he can, as he hopes, blame his upbringing for his adult failures.

In the 1990s Richard Herring was in the prodigious double act Lee and Herring, who created the cult classic BBC2 shows Fist of Fun and This Morning With Richard Not Judy. More recently he has written and starred in ITV1’s You Can Choose Your Friends and Radio 4’s Banter.

Warning: contains strong language

Tickets: £12.00ComedyClub: £11.00Concessions: £10.00Friends: £9.50Agerecommendation: 16+

King of the chat shows

Edinburgh Evening News

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Stones in His PocketsThurs 12 to Sat 14 Mar  8:00pm

The West End hit is back on tour!

Back by popular demand, this classic comedy by Marie Jones has won numerous theatre awards including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, as well as three Tony nominations on Broadway. After five fabulous years in the West End and numerous sell-out tours, Stones in His Pockets is back to delight audiences across the country this spring.

When a major Hollywood film studio descends on a village in rural Ireland, the demand for extras from the local community is huge. As the story unfolds, just two talented actors brilliantly bring to life over 15 extraordinary characters.

By David MametPresented by Theatre Royal Winchester

Wed 4 to Sun 8 Mar  8:00pmMatinées (Thurs and Sat) 2:30pm

‘Industry produces wealth, God speed the plow’.

In this celebrated black comedy, two Hollywood producers clash over the age-old movie business dilemma of money versus art. Should the studio greenlight another sure-fire blockbuster or an art-house adaptation of an obscure yet brilliant novel? When the young office temp’s opinion is sought by one of them, sex and its resultant power games begin to muddy the waters even further in this hilarious and scathingly satirical dissection of Hollywood at its most shameless and shameful.

Speed The Plow is Pulitzer Prize-winner David Mamet’s deftest and funniest work, crammed full of brilliant one liners and chilling insight, and is currently enjoying a successful run on

Broadway. Mamet is the author of such classics as Glengarry Glen Ross and American Buffalo and his screenwriting credits include such films as The Untouchables, The Postman Always Rings Twice and The Verdict.

This dazzling and incisive play reveals Mamet’s mastery of the language of moral cupidity and shows his intimate knowledge of the darker motivations and subtle power plays of human nature. Set in the eighties - that era of unstoppable ego, greed and ambition - this production, directed by James Barry, is a distillation of the tensions, moral challenges and tests of character that life throws our way, played out in the dog-eat-dog world of mega-corporate show business, where the stakes are high and the struggle is merciless. Licensed by arrangement with The Agency (London) Ltd.

Speed The Plow

Tickets: Full Concessions FriendsWed,Thurs,Sun: £15.00  £13.00  £12.50Fri,Sat: £16.00  £14.00  £13.50Matinées: £11.00  £9.00  £8.50FriendsOpeningNightOffer:2 full tickets for the price of one

Full Concessions FriendsTickets: £18.00  £16.00  £15.50

Triumphant, fast, brilliant

and hilarious

The Independent

This is Irish Comedy at its very best - book now! Warning: strong language.

Winner! - Best New Comedy

Winner! - Evening Standard Awards

Winner! - Laurence Olivier Awards

Winner! - Best Production - Irish Times Theatre Awards

Front row concessions Thurs 12 Mar only

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Stones in His PocketsThurs 12 to Sat 14 Mar  8:00pm

The West End hit is back on tour!

Back by popular demand, this classic comedy by Marie Jones has won numerous theatre awards including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, as well as three Tony nominations on Broadway. After five fabulous years in the West End and numerous sell-out tours, Stones in His Pockets is back to delight audiences across the country this spring.

When a major Hollywood film studio descends on a village in rural Ireland, the demand for extras from the local community is huge. As the story unfolds, just two talented actors brilliantly bring to life over 15 extraordinary characters.

By David MametPresented by Theatre Royal Winchester

Wed 4 to Sun 8 Mar  8:00pmMatinées (Thurs and Sat) 2:30pm

‘Industry produces wealth, God speed the plow’.

In this celebrated black comedy, two Hollywood producers clash over the age-old movie business dilemma of money versus art. Should the studio greenlight another sure-fire blockbuster or an art-house adaptation of an obscure yet brilliant novel? When the young office temp’s opinion is sought by one of them, sex and its resultant power games begin to muddy the waters even further in this hilarious and scathingly satirical dissection of Hollywood at its most shameless and shameful.

Speed The Plow is Pulitzer Prize-winner David Mamet’s deftest and funniest work, crammed full of brilliant one liners and chilling insight, and is currently enjoying a successful run on

Broadway. Mamet is the author of such classics as Glengarry Glen Ross and American Buffalo and his screenwriting credits include such films as The Untouchables, The Postman Always Rings Twice and The Verdict.

This dazzling and incisive play reveals Mamet’s mastery of the language of moral cupidity and shows his intimate knowledge of the darker motivations and subtle power plays of human nature. Set in the eighties - that era of unstoppable ego, greed and ambition - this production, directed by James Barry, is a distillation of the tensions, moral challenges and tests of character that life throws our way, played out in the dog-eat-dog world of mega-corporate show business, where the stakes are high and the struggle is merciless. Licensed by arrangement with The Agency (London) Ltd.

Speed The Plow

Tickets: Full Concessions FriendsWed,Thurs,Sun: £15.00  £13.00  £12.50Fri,Sat: £16.00  £14.00  £13.50Matinées: £11.00  £9.00  £8.50FriendsOpeningNightOffer:2 full tickets for the price of one

Full Concessions FriendsTickets: £18.00  £16.00  £15.50

Triumphant, fast, brilliant

and hilarious

The Independent

This is Irish Comedy at its very best - book now! Warning: strong language.

Winner! - Best New Comedy

Winner! - Evening Standard Awards

Winner! - Laurence Olivier Awards

Winner! - Best Production - Irish Times Theatre Awards

Front row concessions Thurs 12 Mar only

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Billy LiarPresented by Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd

By Keith Waterhouse & Willis Hall

Directed and designed by Michael Lunney

Tues 24 to Sat 28 Mar 7:30pmMatinée 2:30pm (Wed & Sat)

Billy Fisher is less than inspired with his job as an undertaker’s clerk in a dull Yorkshire town. He escapes his humdrum existence by daydreaming his way to a mythical fantasy kingdom where Billy becomes ruler, hero and lover! He has aspirations as a script writer in the big city, but his over-eager imagination leads him to tell constant tall stories which create havoc in his work, family and romantic life! His hilarious exploits eventually lead him to make a difficult decision… This charming, warm, witty and sensitive comic masterpiece is compelling viewing for all ages. Albert Finney made a legendary West-End

success of Billy in 1960, while he was immortalised by Tom Courtenay in the classic 1963 film. Helen Fraser, who starred as Barbara in the original film, now returns to play Billy’s mother and leads an all-star cast in Middle Ground’s timeless production. For anybody who has ever dreamed…

Stars Helen Fraser with Dicken Ashworth (Coronation Street, Emmerdale), Lauren Drummond (Waterloo Road, The Royal), Victoria Hawkins (Emmerdale), Chris Hannon (Coronation Street) and Holly Quin-Ankrah (Grange Hill, Rock Rivals).

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Speed Dating Mark Watson - All the Thoughts I’ve Had Since I Was Born

Wed 11 Mar 7:30pm

As if life wasn’t fast enough, now you can take the fast lane to dating with the Theatre Royal’s own speed dating event! Put your everyday life on hold and join us for an evening of adventure as you get to meet twenty members of the opposite sex and put your questions to them one by one - but all in the space of three minutes! Fun, fast and furious, speed dating is the phenomenon of the noughties that has changed the face of dating. For all you singles not ready to face the internet, come along and have a ball.

This could be the perfect way to make new acquaintances, new friends and maybe more. Cocktail and canapés on arrival.

Dress code: comfortable but smart.

Tickets: £20.00AgeRecommendation: 35 to 50

Sun 22 Mar 7:30pm

In 2008, Mark Watson won Best Show at the Adelaide and Sydney Comedy Festivals, completed a 100-date tour of the UK, Australia and New Zealand, recorded the second series of his cult Radio 4 show Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, trained as a climate change lecturer under Al Gore, performed another 24-hour show, published his third book, Crap At The Environment and continued his regular appearances on the likes of BBC2’s Mock The Week. He is one of Britain’s most talked-about comedians, but is also quite tired and a bit stressed. He returns to the road with a brand new show

where he describes his attempts to reclaim his sanity.

Warning: contains strong language www.markwatsonthecomedian.com

Tickets: £15.00Comedyclub: £14.00Concessions: £13.00Friends: £12.50Agerecommendation: 16+

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The highest achiever Edinburgh

has ever seen this decade, he

stands out as Peter Cook or

John Cleese must have done

The Times

Tickets: Full Concessions FriendsTues-Sat: £18.00  £16.00  £15.50Matinées: £13.00  £11.00  £10.50FriendsOpeningNightOffer:2 full tickets for the price of one

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Billy LiarPresented by Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd

By Keith Waterhouse & Willis Hall

Directed and designed by Michael Lunney

Tues 24 to Sat 28 Mar 7:30pmMatinée 2:30pm (Wed & Sat)

Billy Fisher is less than inspired with his job as an undertaker’s clerk in a dull Yorkshire town. He escapes his humdrum existence by daydreaming his way to a mythical fantasy kingdom where Billy becomes ruler, hero and lover! He has aspirations as a script writer in the big city, but his over-eager imagination leads him to tell constant tall stories which create havoc in his work, family and romantic life! His hilarious exploits eventually lead him to make a difficult decision… This charming, warm, witty and sensitive comic masterpiece is compelling viewing for all ages. Albert Finney made a legendary West-End

success of Billy in 1960, while he was immortalised by Tom Courtenay in the classic 1963 film. Helen Fraser, who starred as Barbara in the original film, now returns to play Billy’s mother and leads an all-star cast in Middle Ground’s timeless production. For anybody who has ever dreamed…

Stars Helen Fraser with Dicken Ashworth (Coronation Street, Emmerdale), Lauren Drummond (Waterloo Road, The Royal), Victoria Hawkins (Emmerdale), Chris Hannon (Coronation Street) and Holly Quin-Ankrah (Grange Hill, Rock Rivals).

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Speed Dating Mark Watson - All the Thoughts I’ve Had Since I Was Born

Wed 11 Mar 7:30pm

As if life wasn’t fast enough, now you can take the fast lane to dating with the Theatre Royal’s own speed dating event! Put your everyday life on hold and join us for an evening of adventure as you get to meet twenty members of the opposite sex and put your questions to them one by one - but all in the space of three minutes! Fun, fast and furious, speed dating is the phenomenon of the noughties that has changed the face of dating. For all you singles not ready to face the internet, come along and have a ball.

This could be the perfect way to make new acquaintances, new friends and maybe more. Cocktail and canapés on arrival.

Dress code: comfortable but smart.

Tickets: £20.00AgeRecommendation: 35 to 50

Sun 22 Mar 7:30pm

In 2008, Mark Watson won Best Show at the Adelaide and Sydney Comedy Festivals, completed a 100-date tour of the UK, Australia and New Zealand, recorded the second series of his cult Radio 4 show Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, trained as a climate change lecturer under Al Gore, performed another 24-hour show, published his third book, Crap At The Environment and continued his regular appearances on the likes of BBC2’s Mock The Week. He is one of Britain’s most talked-about comedians, but is also quite tired and a bit stressed. He returns to the road with a brand new show

where he describes his attempts to reclaim his sanity.

Warning: contains strong language www.markwatsonthecomedian.com

Tickets: £15.00Comedyclub: £14.00Concessions: £13.00Friends: £12.50Agerecommendation: 16+

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The highest achiever Edinburgh

has ever seen this decade, he

stands out as Peter Cook or

John Cleese must have done

The Times

Tickets: Full Concessions FriendsTues-Sat: £18.00  £16.00  £15.50Matinées: £13.00  £11.00  £10.50FriendsOpeningNightOffer:2 full tickets for the price of one

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Moya Brennan and Her Band BeefSun 29 Mar 8:00pm

They call Moya Brennan ‘the first lady of Celtic music’ and her status as a singer is nothing less than iconic. Best known as the voice of Clannad, one of Ireland’s most respected musical acts, and for the hugely successful Theme from Harry’s Game, which sold over a million copies, Moya has brought the eloquence of Irish music to a discerning audience all over the world. Her most recent album Signature is an engaging, instantly addictive autobiography in song, a journey through the life of one of Ireland’s most eloquent and enduring musical legends. Her forthcoming album takes her own life as inspiration from highs

to lows. She reflects with honesty, integrity and, of course, some of the finest vocals and tracks you can ever hope to hear. Join Moya for an evening of outstanding song from a repertoire that is sometimes spiritual, sometimes joyful, but always heartwarming and utterly captivating.

Tickets: £18.00Concessions: £16.00Friends: £15.50

Presented by Hull Truck Theatre Company

Written by John Godber

Directed by Nick Lane

Performed by Matthew Booth

Wed 1 and Thurs 2 Apr 8:00pm

Dave Cookson was trapped in his own physique, pin-toed, and narrow shouldered with a sunken chest. But he wanted to be somebody, he wanted a body women would fight over and men would envy. The only trouble was he couldn’t bring himself to do anything about it; after endless hours in his homemade gym, Dave was getting nowhere fast. No training, no girlfriend, no muscle. But then something happened to change his life. Now Dave is 17 stone

of rippling muscle, it’s all training, all muscle but still no girlfriend. Dave is a walking time bomb; a danger to all he surveys. Yes, Dave Cookson got the body he wanted, but now he’s losing his mind in a body he can’t control.Bleak, funny and shocking, this is a story of revenge gone wrong in a world that doesn’t seem to make sense. Warning: contains strong language

Tickets: £15.00Concessions: £13.00Friends: £12.50Agerecommendation: 16+

Charlotte’s WebAlun Cochrane’s Nonsense and ‘Stuff’ Sat 4 Apr 8:00pm

A stand-up show of two halves, the first is full of free-wheeling, fun-loving, time-wasting nonsense. The second half will have more stuff. Since winning a Perrier newcomer nomination for his debut in 2004, Alun Cochrane has been in high demand. His brilliant brand of observational humour has proved irresistible to both critics and the comedy-loving public. Alun Cochrane cannot promise that the half titled ‘Stuff’ will contain no nonsense. Warning: contains strong language

Tickets:   £14.00Comedyclub:   £13.00Concessions:   £12.00Friends:   £11.50Agerecommendation:   16+

Presented by Theatreworks

Tues 7 Apr 2:00pm & 7:00pmWed 8 Apr 11:00am & 2:00pm

This much loved E.B. White story of the extraordinary friendship between Wilbur, a spring pig, and Charlotte,a self-sacrificing spider, is woven with life-size puppetry, music and dance. Set on an American farm during the 1950’s, it tells the tale of a cute-faced runt who is rescued from death, fed with warm milk from a baby bottle and loved to distraction by a little girl named Fern. Eventually Wilbur grows too big for the dolly pram and is sent to live in a hutch under the apple tree until uncle Homer buys him. He soon begins his new life in the barn cellar and has some great adventures with fellow animals but

his happiness is shattered when he learns that he could be made into sausages! But don’t worry, his gentle and clever friend Charlotte is hatching a plan. Join us on the farm and find out how Wilbur is saved by this quite remarkable spider! This drama will be a hit with all the family.

Tickets:   £10.00Concessions&Children:   £8.00Friends:   £7.50Agerecommendation:   4+

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Moya Brennan and Her Band BeefSun 29 Mar 8:00pm

They call Moya Brennan ‘the first lady of Celtic music’ and her status as a singer is nothing less than iconic. Best known as the voice of Clannad, one of Ireland’s most respected musical acts, and for the hugely successful Theme from Harry’s Game, which sold over a million copies, Moya has brought the eloquence of Irish music to a discerning audience all over the world. Her most recent album Signature is an engaging, instantly addictive autobiography in song, a journey through the life of one of Ireland’s most eloquent and enduring musical legends. Her forthcoming album takes her own life as inspiration from highs

to lows. She reflects with honesty, integrity and, of course, some of the finest vocals and tracks you can ever hope to hear. Join Moya for an evening of outstanding song from a repertoire that is sometimes spiritual, sometimes joyful, but always heartwarming and utterly captivating.

Tickets: £18.00Concessions: £16.00Friends: £15.50

Presented by Hull Truck Theatre Company

Written by John Godber

Directed by Nick Lane

Performed by Matthew Booth

Wed 1 and Thurs 2 Apr 8:00pm

Dave Cookson was trapped in his own physique, pin-toed, and narrow shouldered with a sunken chest. But he wanted to be somebody, he wanted a body women would fight over and men would envy. The only trouble was he couldn’t bring himself to do anything about it; after endless hours in his homemade gym, Dave was getting nowhere fast. No training, no girlfriend, no muscle. But then something happened to change his life. Now Dave is 17 stone

of rippling muscle, it’s all training, all muscle but still no girlfriend. Dave is a walking time bomb; a danger to all he surveys. Yes, Dave Cookson got the body he wanted, but now he’s losing his mind in a body he can’t control.Bleak, funny and shocking, this is a story of revenge gone wrong in a world that doesn’t seem to make sense. Warning: contains strong language

Tickets: £15.00Concessions: £13.00Friends: £12.50Agerecommendation: 16+

Charlotte’s WebAlun Cochrane’s Nonsense and ‘Stuff’ Sat 4 Apr 8:00pm

A stand-up show of two halves, the first is full of free-wheeling, fun-loving, time-wasting nonsense. The second half will have more stuff. Since winning a Perrier newcomer nomination for his debut in 2004, Alun Cochrane has been in high demand. His brilliant brand of observational humour has proved irresistible to both critics and the comedy-loving public. Alun Cochrane cannot promise that the half titled ‘Stuff’ will contain no nonsense. Warning: contains strong language

Tickets:   £14.00Comedyclub:   £13.00Concessions:   £12.00Friends:   £11.50Agerecommendation:   16+

Presented by Theatreworks

Tues 7 Apr 2:00pm & 7:00pmWed 8 Apr 11:00am & 2:00pm

This much loved E.B. White story of the extraordinary friendship between Wilbur, a spring pig, and Charlotte,a self-sacrificing spider, is woven with life-size puppetry, music and dance. Set on an American farm during the 1950’s, it tells the tale of a cute-faced runt who is rescued from death, fed with warm milk from a baby bottle and loved to distraction by a little girl named Fern. Eventually Wilbur grows too big for the dolly pram and is sent to live in a hutch under the apple tree until uncle Homer buys him. He soon begins his new life in the barn cellar and has some great adventures with fellow animals but

his happiness is shattered when he learns that he could be made into sausages! But don’t worry, his gentle and clever friend Charlotte is hatching a plan. Join us on the farm and find out how Wilbur is saved by this quite remarkable spider! This drama will be a hit with all the family.

Tickets:   £10.00Concessions&Children:   £8.00Friends:   £7.50Agerecommendation:   4+

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something very special. If you like TRW you will adore TRWonline. Launching in January,

the site offers you a simple and intuitive way to look, book and get involved.

We would love to hear what you think when it goes live, so please log on and give us your comments, after all, it’s as much yours as it is ours…

Tues 19 - Sat 23 May

Life does not have to end when HRT begins. This hilarious, racy and sometimes painful look into the lives of two women on the verge was written by Marie Jones, who also wrote the Olivier and Evening Standard Award winning comedy Stones in His Pockets.

TRW

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Fri 5 - Sun 7 June

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr. This much-loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. For children aged 3 and up.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Women on the Verge of HRT

Sat 11 July

Prior to a nationwide tour, Julian Clary is offering a few very select people the opportunity to see a sneak preview of his brand new show, Lord of the Mince. “I, Julian Clary, have done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing…In these diffi cult times I feel I should go and comfort my people in the provinces. My friend Damien tells me the men are very hard up in Sheffi eld. I only hope I’m not too late.”

Agerecommendation: 15+

Julian Clary

Solo Theatre GoersIf you love theatre but do not have a partner or friend who shares your passion, why not join our solo theatre goers club? Look out for select performances each season where you can join other theatre lovers for a drink before the show and be seated with the group. We launch our solo theatre goers club with a performance of Die Fledermaus on Sat 14 Feb (see p8). Please mention when booking to receive your complimentary drink and to coordinate seating. All welcome!

www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

LOOKSearch for TRW shows or shows for which we sell tickets in the simplest and quickest way.

BOOKEasy-to-use online ticket sales.

No more fi ddly purchases, just click and buy.

GET INVOLVEDBecome a part of the TRW community. Access events,

workshops and education plus loads of stuff for the kids.

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the site offers you a simple and intuitive way to look, book and get involved.

We would love to hear what you think when it goes live, so please log on and give us your comments, after all, it’s as much yours as it is ours…

Tues 19 - Sat 23 May

Life does not have to end when HRT begins. This hilarious, racy and sometimes painful look into the lives of two women on the verge was written by Marie Jones, who also wrote the Olivier and Evening Standard Award winning comedy Stones in His Pockets.

TRW

comingSoon

Fri 5 - Sun 7 June

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr. This much-loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. For children aged 3 and up.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Women on the Verge of HRT

Sat 11 July

Prior to a nationwide tour, Julian Clary is offering a few very select people the opportunity to see a sneak preview of his brand new show, Lord of the Mince. “I, Julian Clary, have done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing…In these diffi cult times I feel I should go and comfort my people in the provinces. My friend Damien tells me the men are very hard up in Sheffi eld. I only hope I’m not too late.”

Agerecommendation: 15+

Julian Clary

Solo Theatre GoersIf you love theatre but do not have a partner or friend who shares your passion, why not join our solo theatre goers club? Look out for select performances each season where you can join other theatre lovers for a drink before the show and be seated with the group. We launch our solo theatre goers club with a performance of Die Fledermaus on Sat 14 Feb (see p8). Please mention when booking to receive your complimentary drink and to coordinate seating. All welcome!

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Sun 25 Jan 2:00pm

Spring into the New Year with the award-winning Southern Minstrel Show, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and set your toes-a-tapping. With a cast ranging from 3 year olds to adults, this show features West End hits, popular ballads and crowd-pleasing minstrel song and dance medleys.

This song and dance

show has something to

please everyone

Hampshire Chronicle

The cast in this show from

the youngest child to the

adult members have the

most important ingredient

of all - enthusiasm!

Southern Daily Echo

In aid of Sophie’s Appeal

Reg Charity No. 1111154

Tickets: £6.00

The Southern Minstrels Show 2009

Les Miserables Schools Edition

Presented by Performing Arts Winchester

Thurs 19 to Sat 21 Mar 7:30pm

New York, the city that never sleeps. And within it, all human life. From the news seller to the chorus girl, from the gambler to the missionary - all of them caught up in the crowded vitality of the city streets.

This wonderful musical fable of Broadway is based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loeser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and presented by arrangement with Joseph Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Tickets: £8.00 and £5.00

Guys and Dolls

Presented by Footlights Youth Theatre

Wed 21 - Sat 24 Jan 7:30pmMatinee (Sat) 2:30pm

One of the most successful and best-loved shows in musical theatre history is brought to life by Footlights Youth Theatre (formerly eomsjs). Featuring such classic songs as Bring Him Home, Stars, I Dreamed a Dream, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and Do You Hear the People Sing, this timeless musical is not to be missed. Following their successful production of My Fair Lady in 2007, the multi-award winning group returns with its most ambitious project to date. A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Schools Edition specially adapted and licensed by Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh (Overseas) Limited.

www.footlightsyouth.org

Wed,Thurs&Mat: £12.00 & £10.00 ConcsFri,Sateve: £13.00 & £11.00 Concs

The Pirates of Penzance

Presented by Encore Youth Theatre

Wed 18 to Sat 21 Feb 7:30pmMatinee (Sat) 2:30pm

Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera about law and order, love, misplaced children and the difficulties of being born on the extra day of a leap year is brought to freewheeling and highly untraditional life by this extraordinary award-winning young company. You will never have had your swash buckled like this before!

Tickets: £13.50Concessions: £8.50FamilyTicket: £40.00Openingnightoffer:Two full priced tickets for the price of one.

Tues 24 Feb 7:30pm

Making its debut at Theatre Royal Winchester is all-action live American wrestling. So get ready for the hottest show in town. This great two hour show will feature five excellent bouts with wrestlers from the USA, Canada, Germany and Japan taking on the very best of Great Britain.

There is nothing quite to equal the excitement and atmosphere of live wrestling with its glitz, glamour, muscle and sweat. So come and see live what the rest of the world can only see on TV.

Tickets: £12.00Concessions: £10.00

Live American Wrestling

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Fri 10 to Sat 11 Apr 7:30pmMatinée (Sat) 2:30pm

After its recent sparkling successes with West Side Story, The Boyfriend and Me and My Girl, SMS now presents the Broadway Collection, a celebration of the best-loved songs from all your favourite musicals. Including both classic and contemporary showstoppers, this magical performance will whisk you away to the true home of musical theatre, Broadway New York! The programme includes songs from Hairspray, Anything Goes, Mamma Mia, Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. So sit back and tap your troubles away.

Tickets: £10.00

The Broadway Collection

Presented by Winchester Operatic Society

Tues 28 Apr - Sat 2 May 7:30pm Matinée (Sat) 2:30pm

Who can you trust in the world of big business? Will The International Trade & Industry Promotion Unit (known as TITIPU) survive its first trade fair when the head of human resources (Ko-Ko) falls in love with his own personal assistant (Yum-Yum)? Will Yum-Yum’s sweetheart Nanki-Poo survive the overtures of professional headhunter Katisha? She is the only person that knows his secret - he is the son of the head of the firm, known to his friends as the Mikado.

Directed by Ian Crowe, conducted by Derek Beck. Sponsored by Hendy Mazda Winchester.

Tickets: £13.50Openingnight: 2 tickets for £18.00Contact the box office for discounts and offers

The Mikado

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Sun 25 Jan 2:00pm

Spring into the New Year with the award-winning Southern Minstrel Show, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and set your toes-a-tapping. With a cast ranging from 3 year olds to adults, this show features West End hits, popular ballads and crowd-pleasing minstrel song and dance medleys.

This song and dance

show has something to

please everyone

Hampshire Chronicle

The cast in this show from

the youngest child to the

adult members have the

most important ingredient

of all - enthusiasm!

Southern Daily Echo

In aid of Sophie’s Appeal

Reg Charity No. 1111154

Tickets: £6.00

The Southern Minstrels Show 2009

Les Miserables Schools Edition

Presented by Performing Arts Winchester

Thurs 19 to Sat 21 Mar 7:30pm

New York, the city that never sleeps. And within it, all human life. From the news seller to the chorus girl, from the gambler to the missionary - all of them caught up in the crowded vitality of the city streets.

This wonderful musical fable of Broadway is based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loeser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and presented by arrangement with Joseph Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Tickets: £8.00 and £5.00

Guys and Dolls

Presented by Footlights Youth Theatre

Wed 21 - Sat 24 Jan 7:30pmMatinee (Sat) 2:30pm

One of the most successful and best-loved shows in musical theatre history is brought to life by Footlights Youth Theatre (formerly eomsjs). Featuring such classic songs as Bring Him Home, Stars, I Dreamed a Dream, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and Do You Hear the People Sing, this timeless musical is not to be missed. Following their successful production of My Fair Lady in 2007, the multi-award winning group returns with its most ambitious project to date. A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Schools Edition specially adapted and licensed by Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh (Overseas) Limited.

www.footlightsyouth.org

Wed,Thurs&Mat: £12.00 & £10.00 ConcsFri,Sateve: £13.00 & £11.00 Concs

The Pirates of Penzance

Presented by Encore Youth Theatre

Wed 18 to Sat 21 Feb 7:30pmMatinee (Sat) 2:30pm

Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera about law and order, love, misplaced children and the difficulties of being born on the extra day of a leap year is brought to freewheeling and highly untraditional life by this extraordinary award-winning young company. You will never have had your swash buckled like this before!

Tickets: £13.50Concessions: £8.50FamilyTicket: £40.00Openingnightoffer:Two full priced tickets for the price of one.

Tues 24 Feb 7:30pm

Making its debut at Theatre Royal Winchester is all-action live American wrestling. So get ready for the hottest show in town. This great two hour show will feature five excellent bouts with wrestlers from the USA, Canada, Germany and Japan taking on the very best of Great Britain.

There is nothing quite to equal the excitement and atmosphere of live wrestling with its glitz, glamour, muscle and sweat. So come and see live what the rest of the world can only see on TV.

Tickets: £12.00Concessions: £10.00

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Tickets: £10.00

The Broadway Collection

Presented by Winchester Operatic Society

Tues 28 Apr - Sat 2 May 7:30pm Matinée (Sat) 2:30pm

Who can you trust in the world of big business? Will The International Trade & Industry Promotion Unit (known as TITIPU) survive its first trade fair when the head of human resources (Ko-Ko) falls in love with his own personal assistant (Yum-Yum)? Will Yum-Yum’s sweetheart Nanki-Poo survive the overtures of professional headhunter Katisha? She is the only person that knows his secret - he is the son of the head of the firm, known to his friends as the Mikado.

Directed by Ian Crowe, conducted by Derek Beck. Sponsored by Hendy Mazda Winchester.

Tickets: £13.50Openingnight: 2 tickets for £18.00Contact the box office for discounts and offers

The Mikado

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Fri 3 Apr to Tues 5 May

Artist Stuart Forrester returns to Theatre Royal Winchester with a predominantly new collection of work. Stuart comments, “Exhibiting in the atrium gives me a great opportunity to display work in a very exciting and challenging space. Last year was the starting point to building up a new portfolio of work.”

“The pictures on exhibition are of a contemporary style with the colour to each composition being simply everything, creating the essential ingredients of mood and movement.”

TRW Exhibitions are sponsored by

Stuart Forrester

Fri 6 Feb to Mon 9 March

Katie writes of her approach to photography, “I like the approach of framing nature, pointing it out. Take the simple image of the leaf, we all walk by these everyday, it is only when it is framed that it becomes amazing. I like looking at things through a lens as it seems to put the rest of the world into perspective. Everybody is always looking at the bigger picture; I like to concentrate on the small.”

“I moved to Winchester after falling in love with the city when I moved here for Uni. I live centrally and work in Southampton. I have always taken pictures as a hobby for as long as I can remember. I used to watch my Dad when I was younger and thought he was pretty cool he once told me about the involvement photography had on his life when he was younger.”

Katie Ferguson

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Youth Theatre Five groups meet weekday evenings. Participants can expect to learn a range of drama skills including improvising, devising and working from scripts. With a performance at the end of term on stage at Theatre Royal Winchester.

Time: variousAge: 8 - 15 yearsDay: weekday evenings

TRW Resident Youth Theatre & Dance

NEW! 6+ Hip Hop TRW is pleased to start a new group for 6-8 year olds. So all you budding hip hoppers come and join us!

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pmAge: 6 - 8 yearsDay: Thursdays

Boys Only Hip Hop All boys, real street and hip hop, these sessions are an excellent opportunity to become part of this hard-edged dance form for guys.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pmAge: 8+Day: Thursdays

Mixed Hip Hop For anyone who wants to learn this incredibly popular urban dance form, featuring in more and more pop and skate videos. All abilities welcome, attitude essential!

Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pmAge: 8+Day: Thursdays

Contemporary Dance Learn the essential components of contemporary dance techniques, along with the choreographic skills needed to devise a unique piece for an end of term performance.

Times:  10:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00 - 3:00pmAge: 6+Day: Saturdays

Resident Youth Theatre & Dance Performance Sun 5 Apr 6:00pm

This end of term showcase features an abundance of young talent from the theatre’s resident young people’s youth theatre, contemporary dance and street dance groups.

Tickets: £4.50

For more information or to join any of the above groups, please contact the Education Manager Nicola Peacock on 01962 844 600 or email [email protected] limited number of full and part subsidies are available for Winchester Youth Theatre members and Winchester Rural Youth Theatre and Dance members.

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Artist Stuart Forrester returns to Theatre Royal Winchester with a predominantly new collection of work. Stuart comments, “Exhibiting in the atrium gives me a great opportunity to display work in a very exciting and challenging space. Last year was the starting point to building up a new portfolio of work.”

“The pictures on exhibition are of a contemporary style with the colour to each composition being simply everything, creating the essential ingredients of mood and movement.”

TRW Exhibitions are sponsored by

Stuart Forrester

Fri 6 Feb to Mon 9 March

Katie writes of her approach to photography, “I like the approach of framing nature, pointing it out. Take the simple image of the leaf, we all walk by these everyday, it is only when it is framed that it becomes amazing. I like looking at things through a lens as it seems to put the rest of the world into perspective. Everybody is always looking at the bigger picture; I like to concentrate on the small.”

“I moved to Winchester after falling in love with the city when I moved here for Uni. I live centrally and work in Southampton. I have always taken pictures as a hobby for as long as I can remember. I used to watch my Dad when I was younger and thought he was pretty cool he once told me about the involvement photography had on his life when he was younger.”

Katie Ferguson

TRW

education

TRW

exhibitions

Youth Theatre Five groups meet weekday evenings. Participants can expect to learn a range of drama skills including improvising, devising and working from scripts. With a performance at the end of term on stage at Theatre Royal Winchester.

Time: variousAge: 8 - 15 yearsDay: weekday evenings

TRW Resident Youth Theatre & Dance

NEW! 6+ Hip Hop TRW is pleased to start a new group for 6-8 year olds. So all you budding hip hoppers come and join us!

Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pmAge: 6 - 8 yearsDay: Thursdays

Boys Only Hip Hop All boys, real street and hip hop, these sessions are an excellent opportunity to become part of this hard-edged dance form for guys.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pmAge: 8+Day: Thursdays

Mixed Hip Hop For anyone who wants to learn this incredibly popular urban dance form, featuring in more and more pop and skate videos. All abilities welcome, attitude essential!

Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pmAge: 8+Day: Thursdays

Contemporary Dance Learn the essential components of contemporary dance techniques, along with the choreographic skills needed to devise a unique piece for an end of term performance.

Times:  10:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00 - 3:00pmAge: 6+Day: Saturdays

Resident Youth Theatre & Dance Performance Sun 5 Apr 6:00pm

This end of term showcase features an abundance of young talent from the theatre’s resident young people’s youth theatre, contemporary dance and street dance groups.

Tickets: £4.50

For more information or to join any of the above groups, please contact the Education Manager Nicola Peacock on 01962 844 600 or email [email protected] limited number of full and part subsidies are available for Winchester Youth Theatre members and Winchester Rural Youth Theatre and Dance members.

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TRW Education For Adults

May Include Nuts The Discarded Nut Theatre Company

Adult Drama Group

Have you a passion for the theatre and a love of performing? Do you want to develop your confidence as a performer or even around the workplace? Do you want to take some risks and behave a bit outrageously?!

The highly popular May Include Nuts workshops are back! With the emphasis on fun and working together, you will learn new skills and develop existing ones working with professional director Noël Jones, and using theatre games, improvisation, devising, text-based work and other drama techniques.

Age: 18+Dates:Spring Term:  14 January - 25 March 2009Summer Term:  22 April - 1 July 2009Time: Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pmVenue: Badger Farm Community    Centre, WinchesterPrice: £78 per term

TRW Education offers a range of services for schools, colleges and community groups. Contact the education department on:

01962 844600 or email [email protected]

WRYT & Dance Theatre Royal Winchester offers weekly youth theatre and dance sessions outside of Winchester City. There are no auditions. All abilities welcome. Our youth theatres perform within their local community as well as at Theatre Royal Winchester, the Hat Fair and Bishops Waltham Festival.

Bishops Waltham Youth Theatre BWYT is a thriving youth theatre based at Jubilee Hall.

BWYT Juniors

Times: Mondays 4:00 - 5:15pmAge: 7-10

BWYT Seniors

Time: Mondays 5:15 - 6:30pmAge: 11-14

South Wonston Drama Group SWDG is based at South Wonston Village Hall and explores devised work and new writing.

Times: Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30pmAge: 6-14

Denmead Youth Theatre DYT is a dynamic young company based at Denmead Community Centre.

Times: Fridays 7:30 - 9:00pmAge: 8+

Swanmore Street Squad A funky and happening dance troupe based at Swanmore College of Technology. Learn new techniques and choreographic skills, working on solo and group dance pieces.

Times: Mondays 5:00 - 6:30pmAge: 11+

Stanmore Street Dance Project From time to time we run street dance projects in conjunction with Carroll Youth Centre. Register your interest by contacting Helena on 01962 844600, and we will let you know when projects are coming up.

4 Day Musical Theatre School Led by professional choreographer and singer

Sally Stanyard

Mon 16, Tues 17, Thurs 19 and Fri 20 Feb

For all aspiring Ruthie Henshalls and Michael Balls this one’s for you! Come sing, dance and act your way through a variety of different musicals. Learn professional warm-up and performance techniques - and have some fun!

This four day Musical Theatre School will end in a performance on stage to friends and family. Suitable for all abilities. Please wear loose clothing.

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmAge: 10+Price: £58.00 per person for 4 days

TRWFebruary Half TermWorkshops for young people

2 Day Hip Hop Led by Laura Keith

Mon 16 and Tues 17 Feb

Come and learn new techniques, edgy choreography and work towards your own dance piece in this fast-paced Fusion and Urban Dance style.

All abilities welcome.Please wear loose clothing.

This workshop will end in a short performance.

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmAge: 6+Price: £26.00 per person for 2 days

For more information or to join any of the above WRYT groups, please contact Helena on 01962 844600 or email wryt@ theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk.

Winchester Rural Youth Theatre & Dance

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May Include Nuts The Discarded Nut Theatre Company

Adult Drama Group

Have you a passion for the theatre and a love of performing? Do you want to develop your confidence as a performer or even around the workplace? Do you want to take some risks and behave a bit outrageously?!

The highly popular May Include Nuts workshops are back! With the emphasis on fun and working together, you will learn new skills and develop existing ones working with professional director Noël Jones, and using theatre games, improvisation, devising, text-based work and other drama techniques.

Age: 18+Dates:Spring Term:  14 January - 25 March 2009Summer Term:  22 April - 1 July 2009Time: Wednesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pmVenue: Badger Farm Community    Centre, WinchesterPrice: £78 per term

TRW Education offers a range of services for schools, colleges and community groups. Contact the education department on:

01962 844600 or email [email protected]

WRYT & Dance Theatre Royal Winchester offers weekly youth theatre and dance sessions outside of Winchester City. There are no auditions. All abilities welcome. Our youth theatres perform within their local community as well as at Theatre Royal Winchester, the Hat Fair and Bishops Waltham Festival.

Bishops Waltham Youth Theatre BWYT is a thriving youth theatre based at Jubilee Hall.

BWYT Juniors

Times: Mondays 4:00 - 5:15pmAge: 7-10

BWYT Seniors

Time: Mondays 5:15 - 6:30pmAge: 11-14

South Wonston Drama Group SWDG is based at South Wonston Village Hall and explores devised work and new writing.

Times: Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30pmAge: 6-14

Denmead Youth Theatre DYT is a dynamic young company based at Denmead Community Centre.

Times: Fridays 7:30 - 9:00pmAge: 8+

Swanmore Street Squad A funky and happening dance troupe based at Swanmore College of Technology. Learn new techniques and choreographic skills, working on solo and group dance pieces.

Times: Mondays 5:00 - 6:30pmAge: 11+

Stanmore Street Dance Project From time to time we run street dance projects in conjunction with Carroll Youth Centre. Register your interest by contacting Helena on 01962 844600, and we will let you know when projects are coming up.

4 Day Musical Theatre School Led by professional choreographer and singer

Sally Stanyard

Mon 16, Tues 17, Thurs 19 and Fri 20 Feb

For all aspiring Ruthie Henshalls and Michael Balls this one’s for you! Come sing, dance and act your way through a variety of different musicals. Learn professional warm-up and performance techniques - and have some fun!

This four day Musical Theatre School will end in a performance on stage to friends and family. Suitable for all abilities. Please wear loose clothing.

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmAge: 10+Price: £58.00 per person for 4 days

TRWFebruary Half TermWorkshops for young people

2 Day Hip Hop Led by Laura Keith

Mon 16 and Tues 17 Feb

Come and learn new techniques, edgy choreography and work towards your own dance piece in this fast-paced Fusion and Urban Dance style.

All abilities welcome.Please wear loose clothing.

This workshop will end in a short performance.

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmAge: 6+Price: £26.00 per person for 2 days

For more information or to join any of the above WRYT groups, please contact Helena on 01962 844600 or email wryt@ theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk.

Winchester Rural Youth Theatre & Dance

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1 Day Puppetry Led by Rebecca Glover

Wed 8 Apr

Learn techniques and skills for making and performing with a range of puppets. The day will end with a short performance to family and friends. All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 6+Price: £13.50

African Drumming Led by Rob Shipster

Tues 14 Apr

A day’s workshop studying Ghanaian drumming and singing. The music is easy to learn and fun to play, producing a great sense of individual and group achievement. We will use hands and sticks on the drums, complemented by shakers and bells. We will add traditional singing, ready for a small performance at the end. Suitable for all abilities and musical experience.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £13.50

3 Day Roald Dahl Drama Workshop Led by Helena Fox

Tues 14 to Thurs 16 AprAn introduction to physical theatre and character work for young people through the text of Roald Dahl. Charlie and Willie Wonka, The Twits, and other favourite characters and situations can all be explored through this three day drama workshop. This workshop will end in a short performance.

All abilities welcome.

Please wear suitable clothing for physical work (trainers, jogging bottoms etc) and bring plenty of liquid refreshment.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £39.00 per person for 3 days

Hip Hop Led by Laura Keith

Wed 15 to Fri 17 Apr

Come and learn techniques, choreography and work towards your own dance piece in this fast-paced Fusion and Urban Dance style. This workshop will end with a short performance on stage.

All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £39.00 per person for 3 days

Set Design Led by Rebecca Glover

Fri 17 Apr

Design and make your own model stage set just like the professionals do!Learn design and making techniques used by set designers and create your very own model to take home.

All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £13.50 per person

Contemporary Dance Led by Jo Cone

Mon 6 Apr

This day of fun and creative dancewill develop dancers’ skills incontemporary dance and choreo-graphy. Learn dance sequences and how to create your own dances. The day will end with a short performance to family and friends. All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 6+Price: £13.50

2 Day Costume Design & Making Led by Lydia Southwell

Mon 6 and Tues 7 Apr

If you enjoy making, sewing and putting pattern and fabrics together, then you will love this new workshop. Working with garments, you will have fun recycling and re-inventing clothes through cutting, folding, pleating, and sewing materials together to create

new outlandish, inventive and totally unique creations. Come and let your imagination and creativity overflow.

All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 10+Price: £27.00 for 2 days

Get regular workshop updates by email, simply send an email with the word “WORKSHOPS” in the subject header to [email protected]

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1 Day Puppetry Led by Rebecca Glover

Wed 8 Apr

Learn techniques and skills for making and performing with a range of puppets. The day will end with a short performance to family and friends. All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 6+Price: £13.50

African Drumming Led by Rob Shipster

Tues 14 Apr

A day’s workshop studying Ghanaian drumming and singing. The music is easy to learn and fun to play, producing a great sense of individual and group achievement. We will use hands and sticks on the drums, complemented by shakers and bells. We will add traditional singing, ready for a small performance at the end. Suitable for all abilities and musical experience.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £13.50

3 Day Roald Dahl Drama Workshop Led by Helena Fox

Tues 14 to Thurs 16 AprAn introduction to physical theatre and character work for young people through the text of Roald Dahl. Charlie and Willie Wonka, The Twits, and other favourite characters and situations can all be explored through this three day drama workshop. This workshop will end in a short performance.

All abilities welcome.

Please wear suitable clothing for physical work (trainers, jogging bottoms etc) and bring plenty of liquid refreshment.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £39.00 per person for 3 days

Hip Hop Led by Laura Keith

Wed 15 to Fri 17 Apr

Come and learn techniques, choreography and work towards your own dance piece in this fast-paced Fusion and Urban Dance style. This workshop will end with a short performance on stage.

All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £39.00 per person for 3 days

Set Design Led by Rebecca Glover

Fri 17 Apr

Design and make your own model stage set just like the professionals do!Learn design and making techniques used by set designers and create your very own model to take home.

All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 8+Price: £13.50 per person

Contemporary Dance Led by Jo Cone

Mon 6 Apr

This day of fun and creative dancewill develop dancers’ skills incontemporary dance and choreo-graphy. Learn dance sequences and how to create your own dances. The day will end with a short performance to family and friends. All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 6+Price: £13.50

2 Day Costume Design & Making Led by Lydia Southwell

Mon 6 and Tues 7 Apr

If you enjoy making, sewing and putting pattern and fabrics together, then you will love this new workshop. Working with garments, you will have fun recycling and re-inventing clothes through cutting, folding, pleating, and sewing materials together to create

new outlandish, inventive and totally unique creations. Come and let your imagination and creativity overflow.

All abilities welcome.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pmAge: 10+Price: £27.00 for 2 days

Get regular workshop updates by email, simply send an email with the word “WORKSHOPS” in the subject header to [email protected]

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Theatre Royal Winchester Box Offi ce is available to sell tickets for any event

whether at Theatre Royal Winchester or at another venue or location. We have a computerized box offi ce and can supply tickets, printed at time of sale or sell the

event organizers pre-printed tickets.Events for which we are selling

tickets this season include…

For more details about our ticket agency and box offi ce service phone

Jeff Witcher on 01962 844 600.

The Winchester City Festival Choir Performing Arts Centre, St Swithun’s School

Sat 31 Jan 7:30pm

The Winchester City Festival Choir performing Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Purcell’s Ode on St Cecilia’s Day.

Tickets:   £14.00Students:   £7.00 

Alice in Wonderland Presented by The Claire Goodwin Theatre Arts School

Thurs 19 to Sun 22 Feb at various times

Tickets: From £10.50 

ST SWITHUN’S SCHOOL

The Glass MenagerieBy Tennessee Williams | Directed by Tim Robbins

Mon 2 – Sat 7 Feb 7:45pm 

Tickets: £10.00 (Monday £7.00)

The Constant WifeBy Somerset Maugham | Directed by Caroline Helcke

Mon 30 Mar – Sat 4 Apr 7:45pm

Tickets: £10.00 (Monday £7.00)

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SMALL CHANGE FOR BIG ENTERTAINMENT!Look out for this symbol in the brochure...

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7 Simple Ways To Make Your Booking

In Person: During the Box Offi ce opening hours. Monday - Friday:10:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday:10:00am - 5:00pm Sundays: If there is a performance (or until

15 minutes after ‘curtain up’ on performance days).

Cheque:Please make cheques payable to ‘Theatre Royal Winchester’.

Post:Please enclose details of the performance, and either a SAE

or 60p for postage if you want your tickets posted.

Telephone:Call the Box Offi ce on 01962 840 440, an answer phone is available

outside opening hours or during busy periods. Telephone bookings

can be paid for by credit card or by sending us a cheque.

Card:All card transactions over the telephone or in person incur a £1.50

card charge per transaction. (This service is free to Ovation Friends).

Online:Visit our website at www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

for details. Additional charges apply for online bookings.

Tokens & Vouchers: We accept payment by theatre tokens and Theatre Royal Winchester Gift vouchers.

Box Offi ce: 01962 840 440Theatre Royal Winchester

Jewry Street • Winchester • Hampshire • SO23 8SB

Email: boxoffi [email protected]

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Theatre Royal Winchester Box Offi ce is available to sell tickets for any event

whether at Theatre Royal Winchester or at another venue or location. We have a computerized box offi ce and can supply tickets, printed at time of sale or sell the

event organizers pre-printed tickets.Events for which we are selling

tickets this season include…

For more details about our ticket agency and box offi ce service phone

Jeff Witcher on 01962 844 600.

The Winchester City Festival Choir Performing Arts Centre, St Swithun’s School

Sat 31 Jan 7:30pm

The Winchester City Festival Choir performing Handel’s Dixit Dominus and Purcell’s Ode on St Cecilia’s Day.

Tickets:   £14.00Students:   £7.00 

Alice in Wonderland Presented by The Claire Goodwin Theatre Arts School

Thurs 19 to Sun 22 Feb at various times

Tickets: From £10.50 

ST SWITHUN’S SCHOOL

The Glass MenagerieBy Tennessee Williams | Directed by Tim Robbins

Mon 2 – Sat 7 Feb 7:45pm 

Tickets: £10.00 (Monday £7.00)

The Constant WifeBy Somerset Maugham | Directed by Caroline Helcke

Mon 30 Mar – Sat 4 Apr 7:45pm

Tickets: £10.00 (Monday £7.00)

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SMALL CHANGE FOR BIG ENTERTAINMENT!Look out for this symbol in the brochure...

Silly MoneYStudent? Under 16? OAP? CLAIMING Benefi ts?

7 Simple Ways To Make Your Booking

In Person: During the Box Offi ce opening hours. Monday - Friday:10:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday:10:00am - 5:00pm Sundays: If there is a performance (or until

15 minutes after ‘curtain up’ on performance days).

Cheque:Please make cheques payable to ‘Theatre Royal Winchester’.

Post:Please enclose details of the performance, and either a SAE

or 60p for postage if you want your tickets posted.

Telephone:Call the Box Offi ce on 01962 840 440, an answer phone is available

outside opening hours or during busy periods. Telephone bookings

can be paid for by credit card or by sending us a cheque.

Card:All card transactions over the telephone or in person incur a £1.50

card charge per transaction. (This service is free to Ovation Friends).

Online:Visit our website at www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

for details. Additional charges apply for online bookings.

Tokens & Vouchers: We accept payment by theatre tokens and Theatre Royal Winchester Gift vouchers.

Box Offi ce: 01962 840 440Theatre Royal Winchester

Jewry Street • Winchester • Hampshire • SO23 8SB

Email: boxoffi [email protected]

www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

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Choose Your Seats

Reservations Reservations can be held for three

working days before the day of the

performance. If payment is not

received in time your reservations

will be released.

Exchanges and Resales The exchange of tickets to a

different performance of the same

show is subject to a charge of £1.00

per ticket. If you are unable to attend

a performance for which you have

booked, the Box Office will try to re-sell

your tickets, although the selling of any

unsold seats must take priority. There is

a service charge of £1.00 for each ticket

resold. Exchanges and refunds are free of

charge to Friends. We regret that

refunds cannot be made.

Concessions Reductions are available for: students,

under 16s, benefit claimants and senior

citizens. Concessionary customers receive

£2.00 reduction on tickets. Tickets are

also available for most performances

at £5.00. These seats are in the front row and

are subject to availability and advance booking.

Only one discount applies per ticket.

All relevant vouchers must be presented

and concessions requested at the time

of booking and discounts may not be

applied to tickets already purchased.

GroupsFor groups of 8 or more a 10% discount

is available on most performances.

Schools and CollegesSchool ticket prices are listed in the

brochure for selected performances.

Where no group price is shown

the standard concession applies. A

maximum of 1 free teacher ticket for

every 8 tickets paid is available on any

school or college booking. Payment must

be made 4 weeks prior to the performance.

If reservations are cancelled or reduced

less then 4 weeks prior to the

performance / event booked, a charge

of 50% of the total value will be made.

For packages including workshops

please discuss your requirements

with Nicola Peacock, Education

Manager 01962 844 600.

Family Tickets On selected shows family tickets are

available at a reduced price for groups

of four, of which at least one must

be an adult and one a child.

Comedy ClubJoin the Comedy Club for £10.00

annually and receive a £1.00 discount

on up to 5 tickets for any comedy

performance, discounts at the bar and

priority booking for all our comedy shows.

Data Protection When processing your booking the Box Office

will ask for your name, address & telephone

number. This information is required for

administration purposes and may be used to

keep you informed of forthcoming events.

We may pass your details onto carefully selected

arts organisations. The Live Theatre Royal

Winchester Trust Limited is a registered charity

and we occasionally contact our audiences as

part of our fundraising activities. Please let us

know if you don’t want your details to be used.

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GeneralSmokingTheatre Royal Winchester is a

non-smoking building throughout.

Interval DrinksAvoid queuing at the interval by

ordering drinks in advance from

one of our three licensed bars. To

be able to take your drinks into the

auditorium please ask for plastic glasses.

LatecomersLatecomers may not be admitted

until there is a suitable break in

the performance.

Hearing ImpairedTheatre Royal Winchester has an

induction loop system in the auditorium,

please ask at the Box Office either when

booking or before the performance.

We offer sign language interpreted

Performances for BSL users whenever possible.

Please contact the Box Office on 01962 840

440 for information on selected performances.

Lift AccessThere is lift access to all levels.

Wheelchair UsersWe can accommodate up to 7

wheelchairs in the stalls. According to

the terms of our license, wheelchair

users must be accompanied during

a performance. If you wish to bring a

friend along, their ticket will be

available at a 50% discount.

Please ask the Box Office to discuss

booking for larger groups and we will

do our utmost to help with any requests.

Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas

of the building. Please talk to Box Office

staff about any special requirements

when booking. No other animals are

permitted beyond the entrance foyer.

ParkingThe library car park is now closed, use

Tower Street for alternative parking.

Toilet FacilitiesAdapted facilities are available

on the ground floor in the Atrium.

Please NoteThe information contained in this brochure

is correct at time of going to press. However,

Theatre Royal Winchester reserves the right

to vary the advertised programme and

facilities if deemed necessary and apologises

for any inconvenience this may cause. Please

contact Box Office to confirm details.

We endeavour to give warnings about the

content of performances, notably strong

language and noise. However, as many

shows are in rehearsal when booked

full details are not always available.

Access

How to Find UsBy train…Theatre Royal Winchester is a short walk

from Winchester station along City Road.

Trains run directly from London

Waterloo (55 mins) Basingstoke (20 mins)

and Southampton (15 mins) and

many other main line stations.

Train information 08457 484 950.

By coach…Passengers may be dropped off outside

the theatre. Parking for coaches is

available at the Coach Park, Worthy Lane.

This Coach Park is Pay and Display.

Car Parking Parking in the city centre is free after 6:00pm.

Travelling on the M3 from Southampton take

Exit 11, travelling from Basingstoke and London

take Exit 9 and follow signs to the city centre.

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Choose Your Seats

Reservations Reservations can be held for three

working days before the day of the

performance. If payment is not

received in time your reservations

will be released.

Exchanges and Resales The exchange of tickets to a

different performance of the same

show is subject to a charge of £1.00

per ticket. If you are unable to attend

a performance for which you have

booked, the Box Office will try to re-sell

your tickets, although the selling of any

unsold seats must take priority. There is

a service charge of £1.00 for each ticket

resold. Exchanges and refunds are free of

charge to Friends. We regret that

refunds cannot be made.

Concessions Reductions are available for: students,

under 16s, benefit claimants and senior

citizens. Concessionary customers receive

£2.00 reduction on tickets. Tickets are

also available for most performances

at £5.00. These seats are in the front row and

are subject to availability and advance booking.

Only one discount applies per ticket.

All relevant vouchers must be presented

and concessions requested at the time

of booking and discounts may not be

applied to tickets already purchased.

GroupsFor groups of 8 or more a 10% discount

is available on most performances.

Schools and CollegesSchool ticket prices are listed in the

brochure for selected performances.

Where no group price is shown

the standard concession applies. A

maximum of 1 free teacher ticket for

every 8 tickets paid is available on any

school or college booking. Payment must

be made 4 weeks prior to the performance.

If reservations are cancelled or reduced

less then 4 weeks prior to the

performance / event booked, a charge

of 50% of the total value will be made.

For packages including workshops

please discuss your requirements

with Nicola Peacock, Education

Manager 01962 844 600.

Family Tickets On selected shows family tickets are

available at a reduced price for groups

of four, of which at least one must

be an adult and one a child.

Comedy ClubJoin the Comedy Club for £10.00

annually and receive a £1.00 discount

on up to 5 tickets for any comedy

performance, discounts at the bar and

priority booking for all our comedy shows.

Data Protection When processing your booking the Box Office

will ask for your name, address & telephone

number. This information is required for

administration purposes and may be used to

keep you informed of forthcoming events.

We may pass your details onto carefully selected

arts organisations. The Live Theatre Royal

Winchester Trust Limited is a registered charity

and we occasionally contact our audiences as

part of our fundraising activities. Please let us

know if you don’t want your details to be used.

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GeneralSmokingTheatre Royal Winchester is a

non-smoking building throughout.

Interval DrinksAvoid queuing at the interval by

ordering drinks in advance from

one of our three licensed bars. To

be able to take your drinks into the

auditorium please ask for plastic glasses.

LatecomersLatecomers may not be admitted

until there is a suitable break in

the performance.

Hearing ImpairedTheatre Royal Winchester has an

induction loop system in the auditorium,

please ask at the Box Office either when

booking or before the performance.

We offer sign language interpreted

Performances for BSL users whenever possible.

Please contact the Box Office on 01962 840

440 for information on selected performances.

Lift AccessThere is lift access to all levels.

Wheelchair UsersWe can accommodate up to 7

wheelchairs in the stalls. According to

the terms of our license, wheelchair

users must be accompanied during

a performance. If you wish to bring a

friend along, their ticket will be

available at a 50% discount.

Please ask the Box Office to discuss

booking for larger groups and we will

do our utmost to help with any requests.

Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas

of the building. Please talk to Box Office

staff about any special requirements

when booking. No other animals are

permitted beyond the entrance foyer.

ParkingThe library car park is now closed, use

Tower Street for alternative parking.

Toilet FacilitiesAdapted facilities are available

on the ground floor in the Atrium.

Please NoteThe information contained in this brochure

is correct at time of going to press. However,

Theatre Royal Winchester reserves the right

to vary the advertised programme and

facilities if deemed necessary and apologises

for any inconvenience this may cause. Please

contact Box Office to confirm details.

We endeavour to give warnings about the

content of performances, notably strong

language and noise. However, as many

shows are in rehearsal when booked

full details are not always available.

Access

How to Find UsBy train…Theatre Royal Winchester is a short walk

from Winchester station along City Road.

Trains run directly from London

Waterloo (55 mins) Basingstoke (20 mins)

and Southampton (15 mins) and

many other main line stations.

Train information 08457 484 950.

By coach…Passengers may be dropped off outside

the theatre. Parking for coaches is

available at the Coach Park, Worthy Lane.

This Coach Park is Pay and Display.

Car Parking Parking in the city centre is free after 6:00pm.

Travelling on the M3 from Southampton take

Exit 11, travelling from Basingstoke and London

take Exit 9 and follow signs to the city centre.

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Winchester Arts Trust Ltd Acknowledgements

Major Sponsors Donors And Supporters

Charitable Trusts & Foundations:29th May Charitable Trustde Laszlo FoundationEsmée Fairbairn FoundationEquity Trust FundFoundation for Sports & The ArtsGarfi eld Weston FoundationHeadley TrustLinbury TrustManifold TrustMonument TrustThornton FoundationTrusthouse Charitable TrustVivian Duffi eld FoundationWalter Guinness Charitable TrustWolfson Foundation

With special thanks toSir Christopher & Lady BlandViscount & Viscountess Bridgeman of LeighRichard ChisnellRussell FairchildRichard & Corin CottonLord & Lady GavronEric & Brenda JohnsonMalcolm & Sarah Le MayTom LynchRichard MorseSir Christopher Ondaatje, CBE, OCThe Earl & Countess of PortsmouthLord and Lady Sainsbury of Preston CandoverPeter & Jan ScottRichard SteelSimon Ward

Principal Corporate SponsorArqiva (Formerly ntl:broadcast)

Gold Executive Corporate MembersThe Hampshire ChronicleMansell plcMatthew ClarkScotthall Hampshire

Silver Executive Corporate MembersDenplanDutton Gregory Solicitors

Bronze Executive Corporate MembersErnst & YoungUniversity of Winchester

Grateful thanks also toCazenoveJohn Lewis PartnershipMackarness & Lunt SolicitorsStefan Lipa Consultancy LtdWessex InsuranceWorkhouse Ltd

PatronsLady Bland - Principal Patron

Lord Ashburton KG

Colin Firth

Sir Christopher Ondaatje CBE, OC

Richard Steel

Janet Suzman

Alan Titchmarsh, MBE

Theatre Royal Winchester would like to thank...

Company FriendsBendicks of Mayfair

Carswell Gould - Marketing Communications

Egglestones

Marketing Sciences Ltd

Wessex Administration

Venture

Gaynor Davies Consultancy

Recent SupportersTheatre Royal Winchester has received

an investment from Arts & Business New

Partners to further develop its creative

partnership. Arts & Business New Partners

is funded by Arts Council England and the

Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

County Windows

DSG International plc

Hillier Garden Centres

Local Heritage Initiative

Richard Steel & Partners

University of Winchester

Thornfi eld Properties Plc

Warrens

Theatre Royal Winchester Team

BoardPeter Spelman (Chairman)

Sarah Chadbourne (Deputy Chair)

Peter Barber

Nick Day

Prof. Anthony Dean

Dennis Hall

Cllr Alan Rice

Claire Williams

Dr Godfrey Brandt

The TeamChief Executive: Fiona Burn

Technical Manager: Spatz Crawford

Chief LX: Rachel Fox

Technical Assistant: Stuart Newton

Front of House Manager: Tracey Sherwood-Page

Assistant Front of House: Lara Paterson

Education Manager: Nicola Peacock

Education Assistant: Caroline Vale

Finance & Theatre Admin: Sarah Mock

Communications Manager: Kate Raines

Digital Marketing Manager: Dale Potter

Marketing Assistant: Emma Stafford

Sales Manager: Jeff Witcher

Finance: Jane Malone

Box Offi ce Assistants: Ingrid Ryder

Ian Leversidge

Joanne Seal

David Allingham

Charlotte Mickelwright

Ryan Jones

David Hughes

Tristan Battersby

Tim Moehle

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Functions and Venue Hire

Winchester, ancient capital of England, is today a thriving modern, cultural business centre, served by the best transport links in the South. At the heart of the city is Theatre Royal Winchester.

Theatre Royal Winchester is an ideal venue for conferences, meetings, receptions, seminars, workshops and parties.

We understand that where you hold your conference or meeting is crucial to its success. Theatre Royal Winchester offers a fi rst-class service with facilities for functions large or small.

Whether your need is for a small meeting for 6 people or a major presentation for 400, call Theatre Royal Winchester for more details and a competitive quote.

Weddings and Celebrations

Do you want your special day to be a show to be remembered?

Then have your wedding or celebration at Theatre Royal Winchester and you’re sure to be the stars of the show!

Theatre Royal Winchester is pleased to be able to offer its unique space and facilities for celebrations, weddings and civil partnerships. We can provide tailored packages to suit any requirements, including technical support, decoration, catering, front of house services and general advice.

For more information please contact Tracey Sherwood-Page on 01962 844 600.or email [email protected]

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Winchester Arts Trust Ltd Acknowledgements

Major Sponsors Donors And Supporters

Charitable Trusts & Foundations:29th May Charitable Trustde Laszlo FoundationEsmée Fairbairn FoundationEquity Trust FundFoundation for Sports & The ArtsGarfi eld Weston FoundationHeadley TrustLinbury TrustManifold TrustMonument TrustThornton FoundationTrusthouse Charitable TrustVivian Duffi eld FoundationWalter Guinness Charitable TrustWolfson Foundation

With special thanks toSir Christopher & Lady BlandViscount & Viscountess Bridgeman of LeighRichard ChisnellRussell FairchildRichard & Corin CottonLord & Lady GavronEric & Brenda JohnsonMalcolm & Sarah Le MayTom LynchRichard MorseSir Christopher Ondaatje, CBE, OCThe Earl & Countess of PortsmouthLord and Lady Sainsbury of Preston CandoverPeter & Jan ScottRichard SteelSimon Ward

Principal Corporate SponsorArqiva (Formerly ntl:broadcast)

Gold Executive Corporate MembersThe Hampshire ChronicleMansell plcMatthew ClarkScotthall Hampshire

Silver Executive Corporate MembersDenplanDutton Gregory Solicitors

Bronze Executive Corporate MembersErnst & YoungUniversity of Winchester

Grateful thanks also toCazenoveJohn Lewis PartnershipMackarness & Lunt SolicitorsStefan Lipa Consultancy LtdWessex InsuranceWorkhouse Ltd

PatronsLady Bland - Principal Patron

Lord Ashburton KG

Colin Firth

Sir Christopher Ondaatje CBE, OC

Richard Steel

Janet Suzman

Alan Titchmarsh, MBE

Theatre Royal Winchester would like to thank...

Company FriendsBendicks of Mayfair

Carswell Gould - Marketing Communications

Egglestones

Marketing Sciences Ltd

Wessex Administration

Venture

Gaynor Davies Consultancy

Recent SupportersTheatre Royal Winchester has received

an investment from Arts & Business New

Partners to further develop its creative

partnership. Arts & Business New Partners

is funded by Arts Council England and the

Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

County Windows

DSG International plc

Hillier Garden Centres

Local Heritage Initiative

Richard Steel & Partners

University of Winchester

Thornfi eld Properties Plc

Warrens

Theatre Royal Winchester Team

BoardPeter Spelman (Chairman)

Sarah Chadbourne (Deputy Chair)

Peter Barber

Nick Day

Prof. Anthony Dean

Dennis Hall

Cllr Alan Rice

Claire Williams

Dr Godfrey Brandt

The TeamChief Executive: Fiona Burn

Technical Manager: Spatz Crawford

Chief LX: Rachel Fox

Technical Assistant: Stuart Newton

Front of House Manager: Tracey Sherwood-Page

Assistant Front of House: Lara Paterson

Education Manager: Nicola Peacock

Education Assistant: Caroline Vale

Finance & Theatre Admin: Sarah Mock

Communications Manager: Kate Raines

Digital Marketing Manager: Dale Potter

Marketing Assistant: Emma Stafford

Sales Manager: Jeff Witcher

Finance: Jane Malone

Box Offi ce Assistants: Ingrid Ryder

Ian Leversidge

Joanne Seal

David Allingham

Charlotte Mickelwright

Ryan Jones

David Hughes

Tristan Battersby

Tim Moehle

With thanks to our wonderful teams of bar staff and volunteer ushers.

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Winchester, ancient capital of England, is today a thriving modern, cultural business centre, served by the best transport links in the South. At the heart of the city is Theatre Royal Winchester.

Theatre Royal Winchester is an ideal venue for conferences, meetings, receptions, seminars, workshops and parties.

We understand that where you hold your conference or meeting is crucial to its success. Theatre Royal Winchester offers a fi rst-class service with facilities for functions large or small.

Whether your need is for a small meeting for 6 people or a major presentation for 400, call Theatre Royal Winchester for more details and a competitive quote.

Weddings and Celebrations

Do you want your special day to be a show to be remembered?

Then have your wedding or celebration at Theatre Royal Winchester and you’re sure to be the stars of the show!

Theatre Royal Winchester is pleased to be able to offer its unique space and facilities for celebrations, weddings and civil partnerships. We can provide tailored packages to suit any requirements, including technical support, decoration, catering, front of house services and general advice.

For more information please contact Tracey Sherwood-Page on 01962 844 600.or email [email protected]

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