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SPRING
2019
WHAT’S ON
Don’t Miss!
Bouncers
The Velveteen Rabbit
Gala Dinner & Performance
Showstopper!
Lost Voice Guy
Brainiac Live!
Cirque Enchantment
Sherlock Holmes
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The Velveteen Rabbit The Great American Gala Dinner & Fat Girl Singing
Songbook Performance
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La Bohème The ELO Experience Mark Thomas Dear Zoo
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Brochure guide 5-14 year olds with a Children’s
University Passport can get a
stamp for these shows.
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Theatre Royal Wakefield productions theatre+ theatre+ members can use their
discount on these shows.
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Touring theatre These shows are perfect for families.
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Hello and welcome to Theatre Royal Wakefield Local talent
Performances with this symbol have
a drinks offer. See page 37 for details.
We’ve got an absolutely packed spring season of performances, with something for Page 31
10% discount for Max Card holders.
everyone. We start with Bouncers by our Creative Director John Godber OBE. This Coming soon See page 37 for details.
modern classic opens in Wakefield before touring the UK.
We’re proud to continue to showcase the skills of local young people. In February, our Membership
talented Performance Academy Pontefract students will be showcasing their work, and In Discounts Find us on...
On The Act will perform a new production of The Velveteen Rabbit in The Walker Studio.
Young talent will also be onstage, alongside more established performers, at our annual
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Gala Performance. This special evening of entertainment brings together audiences and Join theatre+ to get 10% off selected tickets, a
performers in aid of the Theatre’s ongoing outreach work. discount at our bars and access to presales. trwakefield
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I hope you appreciate the rich and wonderful programme. There’s a wide variety of see theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/
performances to come and enjoy. Everyone at Theatre Royal Wakefield looks forward to support/theatre-plus TheatreRWakefield
welcoming you soon.
Katie Town theatreroyalwakefield
Executive Director Are you aged 16 – 35? Want to find out
about special £5 tickets and other offers for
young people? Sign up at
theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/contact-us/16-35
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Productions
The John Godber Company and Theatre Royal Wakefield
present
Bouncers
Thursday 24 January – Saturday 2 February
7.30pm
Saturday matinees, 3pm
£21, £19, £16 (plus concessions)
Written and directed by John Godber OBE
The international smash hit comedy returns!
Lucky Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph are back and telling the
tales of a Yorkshire nightclub. Of lads and lasses, sticky
floors and shots galore, and the early morning taxi home, all
under the watchful eyes of the bouncers. Written by the
multi award-winning John Godber, this modern classic will
see the boys catapulted into the 21st century! With
contemporary music and an updated script to boot, this
one’s worth getting dressed up for!
‘Bouncers is not so much a play as it is a social
phenomenon’
The Guardian
Recommended age 14+
Postshow discussion with John Godber OBE -
Wednesday 30 January
Bouncers School Workshop
Our Bouncers workshop for KS4 students will be a practical
exploration of the text which will enhance students’
understanding of how John Godber works as a writer and
as a director. Using ideas fresh from the rehearsal room, we
will look at approaches to character and multi-role playing
with a focus on what makes John Godber unique as a
practitioner.
How long: 2 hours
How much: £180
Where: In your school before you come to see the
performance (West Yorkshire Schools)
Numbers: Maximum of 30 students
When: January 2019
To book please email
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Productions
In On The Act presents
The Velveteen
Rabbit
Saturday 16 – Monday 18 February
11am & 2pm
£8 (plus concessions)
Adapted and directed by Tina Shuker-Abell
From the company that brought you Thumbelina.
‘When a child loves you… really loves you, then you become
real.’
Once upon a time, in a playroom bursting with marvellous
mechanical toys and astonishing automated knick-knacks,
there sat a very lonely and abandoned Velveteen Rabbit.
He waited and he wished for that one day when the boy
would swoop him in his arms again and the playful pair
would set off on many thrilling adventures. When that
magical day finally arrived, off they set to explore the
wonder of the world. Come along on their fantastical
journey and see the real transformation love can make.
In On The Act, Theatre Royal Wakefield’s young company
for aspiring theatre-makers, bring to life Margery William’s
heart-warming tale, with a mix of song, dance and
storytelling.
Recommended age 4 – 7 years
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Productions Productions
Theatre Royal Wakefield presents
Gala Dinner & Performance
Friday 15 March the beautiful surrounding of Wakefield
Theatre Royal Wakefield presents 5.45pm: Champagne Reception & Black Cathedral before taking your seat to watch
Tie Gala Dinner, Wakefield Cathedral the Gala Performance.
The Great American Songbook 8pm: Gala Performance, Theatre Royal
Wakefield This is an opportunity for you and your
guests to enjoy an evening of first class
10pm: Post Show Party, Theatre Royal
Sing! Dance! Act! Wakefield - Centre for Creativity
Tickets are available for either the
hospitality and entertainment in the
company of many of Wakefield’s key
decision makers. You are invited to book
Performance Academy Pontefract Showcase performance alone, or as part of the Black the popular Champagne Package or Wine
Tie Gala Dinner package. Package for tables of 8/10 or individual
Friday 22 & Saturday 23 February The Great American Songbook celebrates places.
£20 - £30 Performance only
7pm the extraordinary talent of early-mid 20th
£85 - £95 Black Tie Gala Dinner packages To book for the performance only, contact
£13 (plus concessions) century American songwriters such as
our Box Office. To book your Black Tie
Gershwin, Porter, Berlin and Rogers; One spectacular evening across two
A brilliant opportunity to see some of the Gala Dinner package, contact Sarah
exploring their lives, the songs and the stunning venues. We are delighted to be
most talented young performers in West Shooter on 01924 334116 or email
turbulent times they were written in. returning to two magnificent settings for
Yorkshire as Theatre Royal Wakefield’s sarah.shooter@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk
the 5th Annual Gala Dinner & Performance.
Performance Academy hit the stage for For further information about our
This special benefit event is in support of
their annual showcase performance. Performance Academy, turn to page 33. The Gala Dinner starts with a champagne Theatre Royal Wakefield’s outreach work.
reception and features an auction with
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Touring
Theatre
The Showstoppers present Entertainers presents
Showstopper! The Masters
The Improvised Musical of The House
Friday 8 February Saturday 9 February
7.30pm 7.30pm
£21, £19, £16 (plus concessions) £25, £23, £20 (plus concessions)
Kate Fox presents 2016 Olivier award-winners – Best The Masters of The House - Europe’s
Where There’s Entertainment and Family Show
A brand new musical comedy is created
leading musical theatre concert show
Don’t miss this musical feast featuring
Muck There’s Bras from scratch each night, as audience
suggestions are transformed on the spot
former stars from Les Misérables, Phantom
of the Opera, The Producers and other hit
into all-singing, all-dancing productions with West End musicals, performing in concert.
Thursday 7 February Women you might have heard of include hilarious results. The Showstoppers are
7.30pm Britain’s first astronaut Helen Sharman, the guaranteed to impress with drama, dazzling Featuring carefully selected songs from over
£15, £13, £10 (plus concessions) first female speaker of the House of dance routines and catchy melodies – it’s eight decades of popular musical theatre,
Commons, Betty Boothroyd and music hall just all made up on the spot! including favourites such as Suddenly
This funny, gently subversive star, the inimitable Hylda Baker. Women Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Oh What
performance/lecture uncovers the hidden you may not have heard of include So whether you fancy some Rodgers and A Circus (Evita), Defying Gravity (Wicked)
history of the writers, scientists, Liverpool’s Hilda James who introduced Hammerstein on a ferris wheel or a little and some wonderful show medleys.
sportswomen, politicians, protestors, the front crawl to the UK, Lilian Bader, one Sondheim on Mount Everest – The
musicians and other heroines who Showstoppers will sing it! With their four superb voices and amazing
of the first black women in the RAF and band, The Masters of The House succeed in
represent the grit, determination and spirit Red Ellen Wilkinson, the MP who led the
of the North’s women. ★★★★★ recreating a spine-tingling, emotive tribute.
Jarrow March! 'Had me weeping with laughter... you
Where There’s Muck There’s Bras In this hilarious and thought provoking absolutely have to go'
celebrates the real northern powerhouse - show, stand up poet and Radio 4 regular Mail on Sunday
the sung and unsung women of the North Kate Fox asks who gets remembered and
of England. Recommended age 14+
why (and why not)!
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Touring
Theatre
Emma Geraghty presents Alan Field presents Handshake Ltd presents
Fat Girl Singing The Searchers Showaddywaddy
Farewell Concert Tour
Tuesday 12 February Thursday 14 February Friday 15 February
7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
£12 (plus concessions) £25.50 £26.50
Armed with a guitar, original With classic hits Sweets For Formed in the 1970’s in
songs and a fridge full of My Sweet, Needles and Pins Leicester, they have sold
drinks, Fat Girl Singing is a and Don’t Throw Your Love over 20 million records
funny, uplifting and compelling Away, The Searchers have and have toured all
anthem for those who have contributed enormously in corners of the world.
ever felt that their body is up establishing the UK as the Their live show is dynamic Artistes International Management Ltd presents
for debate. A call to arms for world’s leading country in
Little Fix
and uplifting, featuring all
self-acceptance to those who the music industry. of their biggest hits, many
don’t fit the model. of which reached number
The Searchers have been
Shortlisted writer and member entertaining audiences for one in the pop charts of
Europe. Featuring Under Sunday 17 February Little Fix deliver a high energy show and
of the Hodgkiss Award more than 50 years and they replicate the energy, stage presence and
The Moon of Love, Three 3.30pm
winning Powder Keg, Fat Girl have now decided to retire. vocal abilities of the original group with
Steps to Heaven, When £16 (plus concessions)
Singing includes original songs The Farewell Concert Tour stunning stage outfits to match. The band
and many more. £55 Family Ticket
from Manchester based will include all their famous power through all of Little Mix’s biggest
theatre maker Emma Geraghty. hits, as well as anecdotes So come and join the Officially the UK’s number one tribute, hits with identical choreography and vocal
and reminiscences of their Dancin’ Party… You’ve Got Little Fix are the most accurate tribute to finesse, proving that ‘Girl Power’ is back on
Recommended age 14+ remarkable career. What It Takes! girl super group Little Mix on the market. the agenda.
Since Little Mix formed in front of our very
own eyes on the X Factor in 2011, they have
become the biggest girl group on the
planet and have produced amazing chart
hits such as Wings, DNA, Change Your Life,
Move, How Ya Doin’? and Black Magic to
name a few.
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Touring
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Silent Uproar presents David Barton presents Derek Block Promotions presents Lakin McCarthy presents
A Super Happy Two Pianos The Carpenters Stuart Maconie
Story About Feeling Story Jarrow Road to the
Super Sad Deep South
Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 February Thursday 28 February Friday 1 March Saturday 2 March
7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
£14 (plus concessions) £22.50, £20.50, £17.50 (plus concessions) £25, £23, £20 (plus concessions) £16, £14, £11 (plus concessions)
By Jon Brittain Are you ready to experience the ultimate This highly acclaimed concert-style In October 2016, writer and broadcaster
Co-produced by Hull UK City of Culture rock 'n' roll piano concert? production features the outstanding vocal Stuart Maconie walked 300 miles from
talents of Claire Furley and pianist Phil Jarrow to London retracing the famous
A hilarious cabaret musical about Join the sensational Two Pianos on a Aldridge, accompanied by Richard
depression, that explains, sings, and throws musical journey, celebrating the hits that Jarrow Crusade 80 years on, through a
Carpenter’s original orchestral divided, complex country that echoes 1936
glitter about how it’s OK not to be OK. shaped the rock 'n' roll music scene. arrangements from live musicians, and a
Become part of the Two Pianos experience in many ways. From choral evensong to
Written by Olivier award-winner Jon Brittain stage wide backdrop of state-of-the-art curry house, from austerity to affluence,
as Al Kilvo, David Barton and their band, video projection.
(Rotterdam and Margaret Thatcher Queen battle to deliver the best piano playing from Wearside to Westminster, join him on
of Soho) with music by Matthew Floyd audiences have seen. With unique Featuring all of The Carpenters hit songs an entertaining, impassioned, enlightening
Jones (Frisky & Mannish). arrangements and hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, including (They Long To Be) Close To You, journey through Britain then and now.
It’s a joyful, buoyant, gleeful, slightly silly, Carl Perkins, Elvis and many more, it’s a Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just
sugar coated, unrelenting and completely night not to be missed! Begun and many more!
super happy show! Except for all the bits ‘Two Pianos rock’ ‘Phenomenal vocals & great musicianship’
about depression. Jerry Lee Lewis The Evening Standard
‘A Super Happy Story is superb’
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian.
Recommended age 14+
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Touring
Theatre
OperaUpClose presents Gag Reflex presents Red Ladder Theatre Company presents
La Bohème Lost Voice Guy Rock & Pop Icons Wrong ‘Un
I’m Only In It on Tour A Suffragette’s Story
For The Parking
Tuesday 5 March Wednesday 6 March Thursday 7 March Friday 8 March
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm
£28, £26, £23 (plus concessions) £17.50 (plus concessions) £21.50, 19.50, £16.50 (plus concessions) £12 (plus concessions)
OperaUpClose bring their hugely acclaimed, Following the success of his appearance on The Ultimate Tribute Experience February 1918, and after several decades of
2011 Olivier award-winning, new English Britain's Got Talent 2018, Lee Ridley (aka protest and four years of bloody war,
version of Puccini’s La Bohème. One of the Lost Voice Guy) is setting out on a UK tour. Offering a unique insight into some of the Parliament is poised to grant what the
most accessible and moving operas ever finest rock and pop icons from the 70's and suffragettes have demanded and fought for
written, La Bohème charts the ups and Lee is the first stand-up comedian to use a 80's, this fast moving, classic filled show – votes for all women.
downs of a group of idealistic graduates as communication aid and has performed in epitomises the full concert experience of Written by Chumbawamba founder member
they bicker, party, try to make ends meet some of the UK's most popular comedy each performer. Boff Whalley, Wrong ‘Un recounts the
and follow their dreams. venues and festivals. Support comes from
Featuring classics by Blondie, Bruce adventures of Annie Wilde, a Lancashire
Britain’s Got Talent 2017 semi-finalist, Jonny
Springsteen, Billy Idol and Bryan Adams. mill-girl galvanised by a rousing mixture of
The comic elements of this hugely popular Awsum.
Performed by three of the top tribute injustice, conviction, self-doubt and fear on
production heighten its tragic ending, with
'Laugh out loud funny' artistes in Europe and backed by the her journey from schoolroom to prison cell
audiences saying this 21st century Bohème
The Independent amazing live band The XCONS, this is a and beyond. This is a musical drama that
affected them like no other. Robin Norton-
phenomenal explosion of the best musicians draws on class, privilege, hope and
Hale’s thought-provoking libretto is Recommended age 14+
around, all under one roof on one night. disappointment in wartime England.
delivered with vigour and pace. Performed
by some of the UK’s top singers,
accompanied by a virtuosic pianist. ‘…a sharp and intelligent musical’
The Guardian
★★★★‘Madly brilliant’
The Times
★★★★ ‘A masterstroke’
The Guardian
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Touring
Theatre
Dan Colman Ltd presents Apollo Theatre Company presents MRC presents
Brainiac Live! Hancock’s Half Hour The Chicago
Blues Brothers
Saturday 9 March Tuesday 12 March Wednesday 20 March
2pm & 5pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
£14, £12, £9 (plus concessions) £17, £15, £12 (plus concessions) £24, £22, £19 (plus
concessions)
Celebrating British Science Week From the producers of Round
the Horne comes this radio Back with a brand new
Strap on your safety goggles comedy classic live on stage. mission, The Chicago
for science’s greatest live Blues Brothers are
show! Based on the multi Written by young up-and- heading for Detroit to
award-winning TV show, comers Ray Galton and Alan Concept Concerts presents
take on some of the
Quadrophenia
Brainiac Live! will take you on Simpson, who went on to biggest and most loved
a breathless ride through the create Steptoe and Son, Motown anthems along
wild world of the weird and Hancock’s Half Hour redefined with all the Blues
wonderful. Expect exploding
dustbins, combusting
radio comedy and has had
people laughing for the past
Brothers classics you
know and love. Backed by
The Album – Live!
microwaves and loads of live 65 years. their multi award-winning
daredevil stunts! Watch the Thursday 21 March delivered with amazing replication of The
Come take a trip to 23 Railway band and the Sweet Soul 7.30pm Who’s sound.
Brainiacs delve fearlessly into Sisters, a new stage set
the mysteries of science! Cuttings, East Cheam to join £24 (plus concessions)
‘the lad himself’ and his motley and state-of-the-art full To send you home on an even bigger high,
Meet and greet available after crew for three episodes of this stage projection – this is This production, acclaimed by a Sunday there are a few all-time classic Who hits to
the show hilarious show. one show you can’t afford Times journalist as ‘mighty, moving and close the show!
to miss. unstoppable’, sees 8-piece band, The
‘Excellent – The Science ‘I laughed so much… I was in Goldhawks, deliver a stunning live ‘Brilliant, a triumph for rock history. Well
Museum meets Top Gear’ danger of being led out of the ‘Fun and infectious’ performance of The Who’s smash hit deserved standing ovation at the end.’
The Guardian theatre’ The Stage concept album, Quadrophenia. From the Bedford Today
Linda Kirkman, Scene One very first show it has received standing ‘This is serious stuff, the orchestration is
Recommended age 6+
ovations. sublime…..’
Smoke, pyrotechnics and loud The Evening Standard
Backed with exciting, and sometimes
bangs will be used during the
heart-wrenching, large-screen projection
show
of archival footage, the emotions, tension
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Touring
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Artistes International Management presents Park Promotions Ltd presents Mario Productions Ltd presents
Cirque Grimethorpe Steeleye Span The Elvis Years
Enchantment Colliery Band 50th Anniversary Tour The Story of The King
Friday 22 March Saturday 23 March Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
£22 (plus concessions) £24, £21, £18 (plus concessions) £26 £23, £21, £18 (plus concessions)
This concert style cirque production Recipients of two gold discs and a BAFTA 1969 could easily be said to be a vintage Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West
features stunning choreography, breath- nomination for its contributions to the year for music. It also saw the birth of a End), an all-star band and award-winning
taking vocals and mesmerising circus global hit movie Brassed Off, Grimethorpe band that would electrify traditional music. singers for an unforgettable journey through
performers. With an eclectic musical Colliery Band is a British institution. National over 50 golden greats – from the early Sun
Fifty years on and Steeleye Span mark this
soundtrack including pop, rock and and British Open Champions on numerous Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas
incredible milestone with a tour that
classical, Cirque Enchantment is a stunning occasions, the band’s contest successes performances, via The Jordanaires, the army
celebrates a band that are still as vital now
family show that will delight everyone from remain legendary. years, authentic re-creations from the
as they were all those years ago. Led by the
young to old and all ages in between. Hollywood movies and the stunning ‘68 TV
In addition to delighting audiences across iconic Maddy Prior, the latest seven piece
special.
Why go to Las Vegas to see to this style of the globe, Grimethorpe supports its local line-up will draw on the group’s incredible
show when Las Vegas can come to you in community through its youth music history to provide a night of favourites and With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve
this stunning production. initiatives and community performances, surprises from down the decades. costume changes, this glittering two-hour
both locally and on a national scale. production includes classic hits such as
Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never,
‘A thoroughly entertaining show and a must Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound
for all music enthusiasts’ Dog, Love Me Tender and many more.
The Guardian
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Blackeyed Theatre presents JBA Concerts presents
Sherlock Holmes: Swinging at the
The Sign of Four Cotton Club
Featuring The Lindy Hop Dance
Company & The Harry Strutters Hot
Rhythm Orchestra
Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 April Thursday 4 April
Entertainers presents 7.30pm 7.30pm
Islands in the Stream
£19, £17, £14 (plus concessions) £23, £21, £18 (plus concessions)
By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Swinging at The Cotton Club is the action-
packed show celebrating the music and
The Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Adapted by Nick Lane
dance of New York’s most celebrated
When Mary Morstan arrives at 221B, Baker nightclub of the 1920’s and 30’s.
Saturday 30 March This thigh-slapping stage show brings Street to request help with the mystery of her Performances by Duke Ellington and Louis
7.30pm together the beloved glamour and missing father, Holmes takes the case and Armstrong would have had the club
£25, £23, £20 (plus concessions) personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s together with his companion Dr Watson enters swinging – whilst dancers such as Bojangles
charisma and energy with hit after hit a murky world of deception and trickery, Robinson lit up the stage with their breath-
Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of unravelling a complex plot involving murder,
country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here taking routines.
You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will corruption and stolen jewels. Don’t miss
Rogers. Blackeyed Theatre’s stunning world premiere of In this show, the Cotton Club is recreated by
Always Love You, Coward of the Country, the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company,
Leave your ‘9 to 5’ worries at the door and plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four. Original
get ready for a night in the company of live music, stylish theatricality and magical alongside The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm
country music royalty! Enjoy a superb score and supreme story-telling combine for an unforgettable Orchestra, featuring American vocalist
musicianship as we bring the house down theatrical experience. The game’s afoot! Marlene Hill and compere and vocalist Megs
with the ultimate tribute to two country Etherington.
music legends. ★★★★★‘Exciting and incredibly
entertaining’
The Sussex Newspaper
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Touring
Theatre
DL Promotions Ltd presents Prestige Productions presents LP Creatives presents
The ELO Seven Drunken Treasure
Experience Nights Island
Greatest Hits The Story of The Dubliners
and More Tour
Friday 5 April Saturday 6 April Tuesday 9 April Dyad Productions presents
The Time Machine
7.30pm 7.30pm 11am & 2.30pm
£26, £24, £21 £24 £13 (plus concessions)
(plus concessions) £40 Family Ticket
Direct from the West End, this
The ELO Experience is the performance will have you Family Fun Wednesday 10 April ★★★★★
world's foremost tribute to The singing and clapping along to 7.30pm ‘Outstanding… Amazing… Magic’
Electric Light Orchestra. With classics such as The Wild With the stars of
£14, £12.50, £10 (plus concessions) Edinburgh Southside Advertiser
a sensational string section, Rover, Black Velvet Band, Molly CBeebies, CBBC and
stunning light show and large Malone, Finnegan’s Wake, Nickelodeon, we're all off From the creators of Jane Eyre: An ★★★★
screen projection, why not McAlpines Fusiliers, Raglan to Treasure Island! Autobiography and Austen’s Women… ‘Terrific… grips the imagination… ideas
come along and enjoy this Road and of course Seven Aaargh! spit off the narrative like sparks from a
A philosophical journey, a nightmare
incredible show accurately Drunken Nights. With crazy characters, all welder’s torch’
adventure, a cautionary tale – this is the
reproducing the songs and your favourite songs and Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
This celebration of the music story of us all.
sounds that take you on a a swashbuckling story on
magical musical journey of The Dubliners is a 2019: In this age of uncertainty, where the ★★★★
celebration of Irish music itself the seven seas - laughter, ‘Brilliant… Captivates and amazes’
through time. adventure and pirates shadows of tyranny, intolerance and war
and a guaranteed evening of darken the path into tomorrow, how much British Theatre Guide
‘The lead singer is a dead- music, humor and ‘craic’. await in a show perfect
for children aged three time do we have left? If civilisation falls
ringer for Lynne and his today, what will become of us?
musical entourage provides ‘Don’t miss it!’ and upwards.
an ELO tour de force' Irish World In Rebecca Vaughan and Elton Townend
Grab your booty and
Derek Smith, The Stage don't miss the boat...book Jones’ radical new interpretation of the HG
now! Wells classic, a Victorian time traveller
transcends across the ages from 1900 to
Recommended age 3+ our own far future – from the fall of man to
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Touring
Theatre
ETM (Agencies) Ltd presents Angela Browne Ltd presents Lakin McCarthy presents
Opera Boys Mindgame Mark Thomas:
Check Up
Our NHS @ 70
Saturday 13 April Tuesday 16 & Thursday 18 April
7.30pm Wednesday 17 April 7.30pm
£20 7.30pm £16, £14, £11
Nett UK Ltd presents Prestige Productions Ltd presents (plus concessions) £26, £24, £21 (plus concessions)
Whitney: Queen of UK Pink Floyd With beautiful vocal
(plus concessions)
Mark Thomas is 54, the
the Night Experience
arrangements, spectacular
close part harmony and a
Mark Styler has no idea what
he’s walking into when he tries
NHS is 70, UK national
average life expectancy is
great line in humour, Opera to get an interview with 84. If Mark makes it to 84
Boys have been delighting Easterman, a notorious serial the NHS will be 100, what
Thursday 11 April Friday 12 April audiences all over the world killer. He soon discovers that will they both look like?
7.30pm 7.30pm with their unique show nothing is what it seems. Who
£26, £24, £21 (plus concessions) £25 (plus concessions) combining beautiful, powerful is the mysterious Borson? Based on a series of
and emotional music with Where did he get the meat in interviews with experts in
Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride Featuring eight top flight musicians and a and on the NHS and
funny, engaging and light- the fridge? And why isn’t the
through three decades of classic hits that world class crew, this concert-based residencies in hospitals and
hearted entertainment. skeleton in the closet?
include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, production authentically recreates the surgeries, Thomas uses his
One Moment In Time and I’m Every Woman, atmosphere of a Pink Floyd live Making classical music Following a West End run at own demise to explore the
this show beautifully remembers the most performance, including impressive video accessible to the masses, the Ambassadors Theatre, state we’re in. What's going
highly awarded female artist in the world! projection on a large circular screen and a Opera Boys combine their Mindgame is a mind bending right, what’s going wrong
stunning light show. exceptional classically trained psychological thriller from the and how does it get better?
Share her life and get ready for the greatest
voices with their experience, pen of Anthony Horowitz –
love of all in Queen of the Night! Featuring over two hours of songs; Shine On ★★★★
showmanship and personality creator of Foyles War and the
You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The The Guardian
‘Spellbinding, the company delivered a to deliver a wonderfully BBC’s New Blood.
Wall and Comfortably Numb.
flawless performance and captured the entertaining show not to be ★★★★
missed! ‘A superb play’
hearts of the sold out His Majesty’s With outstanding musicianship, superb The Independent
British Theatre Guide
Theatre’ vocals and incredible production, this
The Press & Journal spellbinding show is a true celebration of all ★★★★
things Floyd and appeals to fans of all ages. The Telegraph
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Touring
Theatre
Norwell Lapley Productions presents Kevin Fegan presents Sing-a-long-a Productions presents Entertainers presents
Dear Zoo Bess: The Sing-a-long-a Sweet Caroline
Commoner Queen Grease The Ultimate Tribute
to Neil Diamond
Sunday 21 & Tuesday 23 April
Monday 22 April 7.45pm Thursday 25 April Friday 26 April
Sunday, 1.30pm & 3.30pm £12 (plus concessions) 7.30pm 7.30pm
Monday, 11am & 2pm £17, £15, £12 (plus concessions) £25, £23, £20 (plus concessions)
£14, £11.50, £10 (plus concessions) A female story of survival and astonishing From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-
business success in the brutal world of Long-a Sound of Music, this fully interactive
Rod Campbell’s best-selling ‘lift the flap’ Elizabethan politics, as witnessed first-hand by Taking it back to where it began, this
screening of the classic film with on-screen musical journey celebrates 50 years of a
book has delighted generations of young Bess of Hardwick. Becoming the richest subtitles is “The One That You Want”. The
readers since it was first published in 1982. woman in Elizabethan England, she created legend. Neil Diamond has left a legacy of
host will lead a vocal warm up, judge a fancy great songs which have been covered by
This production will delight all those who the Cavendish dynasty, built Chatsworth dress competition and show you how to use
have read the book (both young and old) as House and became a maker of Queens. Bess every great vocalist. Spanning all genres
your free interactive prop bag, then just sit from the reggae of Red Red Wine, through
it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, was the closest female friend and lady-in- back and sing-a-long with John Travolta,
music and lots of audience interaction. waiting to Elizabeth I and confidante to Mary to the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer.
Olivia Newton-John and the gang. Fancy
Queen of Scots. dress is strongly encouraged. Enjoy all the hits as we bring you all things
Join us and find out what the zoo has sent: Diamond with a sensational live show
the perfect pet – in the end! Presented as a seamless mix of powerful live Please note this is a film screening and not a featuring Forever In Blue Jeans, America
performance and luscious film, shot on live stage production of Grease. and Love On The Rocks and of course, the
★★★★★ location at Hardwick Hall.
‘A superb theatrical production’ unforgettable Sweet Caroline.
My Theatre Mates ‘Britain's most innovative playwright’
Plays International
Recommended age 2+
2019ILY
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Local talent Coming
on stage Theatre Royal Wakefield is for everyone in the district. That’s why we are
Soon
proud to present work from our local community, societies and groups.
Book these shows to see local talent on stage, or if you fancy treading the
boards yourself, get in touch with one of the societies using the details
provided.
The Red Shed Players Wakefield Music Services Diva Productions presents
presents presents
The Sound
They Walked Hubalaboo of Music Wakefield Youth Music Theatre presents of the nuns. Perhaps leading the church
on Water
Sister Act
Tuesday 26 March choir may bring back that spark she so
6.30pm Tuesday 30 April – misses? Several key changes later and
Tuesday 19 March Saturday 4 May Sunday service will never be the same
£10
7.45pm 7.30pm again as she transforms those tone-deaf
£12 (plus concessions) Come and join Wakefield Music Saturday matinee, 2pm Wednesday 28 August – sisters into divine divas!
Education Hub for a fantastic £25, £23, £19 (plus Saturday 7 September 2019
The play tells the story of the 7.30pm The church may be low on funds, but these
evening of musical concessions)
players, officials and the fans Saturday matinees, 2.30pm new found singing sensations bring
performances by talented
who went to the 1968 RL ‘Theatrical powerhouse’ Diva £26, £23, £18 (plus concessions) donations flowing into the convent. Can
young people from across the
Challenge Cup Final and Productions (Rita, Sue & Bob Deloris guide the girls to stardom while
district. The concert will
addresses life’s big questions Too, Joseph, The Full Monty) Directed by Louise Denison keeping her identity under wraps?
showcase the wonderful
such as: if we have to make are proud to be presenting this Musical Direction by Jim Lunt
opportunities that Brought to you by the team behind our
our own meaning in a cold, much-loved family musical in Designed by Mark Walters
organisations and schools recent smash hits Les Misérables School
empty universe- who would their own unique style.
within the Hub provide for When club singer Deloris Van Cartier Edition, Our House and Jesus Christ
try to do it by becoming a
young people of all ages. So if This spirited, romantic and witnesses her gangster boyfriend Curtis Superstar.
Rugby League referee?
you fancy a mix of family favourite musical Shank and his goons commit a murder, she
Funny and thought-provoking, entertainment then this is placed in witness protection in the most Don’t miss this epic musical of heavenly
contains the Tony, Grammy proportions!
the play deals with much musical ‘Hubalaboo’ is just for and Academy award-winning unlikely of places; a convent!
more than just the game. you! best score featuring, My Music by ALAN MENKEN
Shank vows to find her no matter what, Lyrics by GLENN SLATER
To find out more about The To find out more about the Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, and places a price on her head. Book by CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER
Red Shed Players, visit hub and Wakefield Music Climb Every Mountain, Additional Book Material DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE
Services please visit Edelweiss and the title song Going undercover as Sister Mary Clarence, Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister
www.redshedplayers.co.uk Act” written by Joseph Howard
www.wakefieldmusicservices.org The Sound Of Music. she must lay low and stay out of trouble,
This amateur production is presented by arrangement
which in Deloris’ case, is a lot harder than with Music Theatre International (Europe)
To find out more about Diva it sounds! Her previous life was full of All authorised performance materials are also
Productions, visit excitement, parties and thrills and Deloris supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk theatre+
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For more information on the opportunities below
Learning and Participation please go to our website:
@ Theatre Royal Wakefield theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/join-in
or phone 01924 215 531
Photo: Les Parkinson from Mind The Gap
Photo: Robling Photography
Photo: Robling Photography
Sister Act Monday 15, Tuesday 16 and
Auditions Wednesday 17 April 2019
Save the Date! BITE 10am-4pm
In The Walker Studio
Sunday 17 March
2-8pm
SIZE £80 per person (bursaries and
assisted places available)
Musical Theatre training in bitesize chunks!
Age: 11 - 22 In On The Act meets weekly Theatre Royal Wakefield and
This Easter holiday come and learn your favourite
to devise and create Mind The Gap are inviting
Brought to you by the team behind musical theatre dance routines and songs all with a
Les Misérables School Edition, our street-edge. Over three exciting days you will work Performance dynamic and innovative new learning disabled young
work, enhance and develop people aged 14-25 to be part
summer 2019 Wakefield Youth Music with our highly experienced Performance Academy Academy performance skills, perform of CHIME; making music for
Theatre Production will be Sister Act. dance and singing tutors to develop your street/
If you’re aged between 5-18 devised and scripted work theatre on the 19 and 20
We are looking for a committed and commercial dance and rock style singing skills.
years and you like to sing, dance in professional settings and February.
talented young cast to come to our Sessions will be an energetic and fun way to spend
and act then sign up today to take part in a variety of CHIME is free of charge,
open auditions on Sunday 17 March your Easter.
join our regular Performance masterclasses with suitable for young people
2019. To register your interest to be Suitable for: Academy Saturday or Sunday professional practitioners with limited movement/
part of this epic musical of heavenly
• 7-11 year olds in the region who love singing and classes, taking place in and theatre-makers. dexterity and for those with
proportions, contact our Learning
Team on dancing and want to develop their skills Wakefield city centre and Our training programme for profound and multiple
learning@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk • Non Performance Academy members Pontefract. Get in touch for a budding theatre-makers learning disabilities. No
FREE TASTER SESSION. aged 18-30, meet previous experience is
• Performance Academy members
Wednesdays from 6-9pm. necessary.
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Join us for our
Gala Dinner
H
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Come and join us for Theatre Royal Wakefield’s Gala Dinner and
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Performance on Friday 15 March 2019.
bling Pho
Enjoy the Dinner at Wakefield Cathedral and Gala Performance at
Theatre Royal Wakefield.
Photo: Ro
For more information or to book a table please contact
sarah.shooter@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk, call 01924 334 116 or
visit www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk/whats-on/gala-2019
Sparkle on our
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£30,000 was raised last year to support the Theatre’s work with
young people, help us beat that in 2019!
Wall of Fame
The new Centre for Creativity features a
striking Wall of Fame and you can be a
part of it too! Take your place on our
Wall of Fame by buying a star.
Shooting
Star
Rising £1,000
Star
Star £250
£100
To buy a star or for more information please contact
sarah.shooter@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk, call 01924 334 116
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Corporate Supporters
We would like to thank all our corporate supporters, benefactors, trusts and foundations for Booking Select a seat
when you
their invaluable support for the Theatre. To find out more about the benefits of supporting
Theatre Royal Wakefield please email sarah.shooter@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk or phone
01924 334 116.
Information book online!
GOLD Phone:
01924 211 311 Opening Times:
Online: The box office is open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
www.theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk (or until half an hour after the performance starts),
Email: Sundays and Public Holidays from one hour before the
box.office@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk first performance on performance days only. Please note
Write: that ticket collection will not be available from the box
Theatre Royal Wakefield, office on Saturdays when there are no performances.
Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE
SILVER Please Note: Postage: Drinks Offers
All prices include a £1.50 Tickets can be posted to you at Performances with this
supplement, the proceeds from a cost of £1 per booking, or symbol have a drinks
which will enable Theatre Royal collected from the Box Office offer. Offers available
Wakefield to continue delivering prior to the performance. online in advance or on the
a varied and entertaining Access: evening while stocks last.
programme of work. We have eight wheelchair Available to over 18s only. Proof
£: spaces in the Matcham of age required. Please drink
We accept cash, debit or credit Auditorium and ample responsibly.
cards. All bookings will be wheelchair spaces in The Walker Where There’s Muck There’s Bras
subject to a £1.75 booking fee. Studio. Both areas have – Single serve Prosecco £6
T&Cs: accessible toilet facilities.
The Carpenters Story –
Unfortunately once tickets have Wheelchair users and one
Buy one get one free on single
been purchased we cannot companion are entitled to
Gordon’s Gin
refund them. Concessions and discounted tickets. Please state
BRONZE discounted tickets must be at the time of booking if a Whitney: Queen of the Night –
requested when booking a wheelchair space is required. Single serve Prosecco £6
ticket. When available these An induction loop is installed in
apply to under 16s, full-time the Matcham Auditorium. Guide Groups & Schools:
students, those in receipt of dogs are admitted. Groups receive the following
means tested benefits, over 60s Max Card: discounts for any show:
and registered disabled. Proof We offer a 10% discount for Max 10+ 50p off per seat
of eligibility is required. Ticket Card holders where you see the
offers or promotions cannot be 20+ £1 off per seat
Max Card logo.
used in conjunction with any 50+ £2 off per seat
other offer unless otherwise Telephone bookings or
bookings made in person at the Schools and youth groups pay
stated.
Box Office only. Proof of £12 per ticket with one free
TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS BENEFACTORS Reservations: eligibility required. adult place for every 10 child
As a service to customers we seats booked. The discounted
The Rowland St Oswald 1984 Charitable Trust Theatre Royal Wakefield would like to thank
accept reservations but these ticket price is for children only,
The Myerscough Charitable Trust the following individuals for their generous
will only be held for a maximum adults pay full price for extra
support as benefactors of the Theatre:
Yorkshire Health Charity of three working days. If tickets seats. Contact our Box Office
Richard and Nancy Donner are not confirmed within this who will help you plan your visit
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
John Godber OBE time then they will be released. and secure the discounts on
Key Fund Sir Rodney & Lady Anne Walker 01924 211 311.
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Seating Plan Spring season at a glance
January
Thu 24 7.30pm Bouncers Sat 9 2pm Brainiac Live!
Fri 25 7.30pm Bouncers 5pm Brainiac Live!
The seats with an i on the Sat 26 3pm Bouncers Tue 12 7.30pm Hancock’s Half Hour
diagram have restricted views 7.30pm Bouncers Fri 15 8pm Gala Dinner & Performance
of the stage and/or restricted Mon 28 7.30pm Bouncers Tue 19 7.45pm They Walked on Water
leg room.
Tue 29 7.30pm Bouncers Wed 20 7.30pm The Chicago Blues Brothers
Wed 30 7.30pm Bouncers Thu 21 7.30pm Quadrophenia
Price Band A Thu 31 7.30pm Bouncers Fri 22 7.30pm Cirque Enchantment
Price Band B February Sat 23 7.30pm Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Fri 1 7.30pm Bouncers Tue 26 6.30pm Hubalaboo
Price Band C
Sat 2 3pm Bouncers Thu 28 7.30pm Steeleye Span
7.30pm Bouncers Fri 29 7.30pm The Elvis Years
Thu 7 7.30pm Where There’s Muck There’s Bras Sat 30 7.30pm Islands in the Stream
Fri 8 7.30pm Showstopper! April
Sat 9 7.30pm The Masters of the House Tue 2 7.30pm Sherlock Holmes:
The Walker Studio has flexible
seating and is therefore Tue 12 7.45pm Fat Girl Singing The Sign of Four
unallocated. Thu 14 7.30pm The Searchers Wed 3 7.30pm Sherlock Holmes:
Fri 15 7.30pm Showaddywaddy The Sign of Four
Sat 16 11am The Velveteen Rabbit Thu 4 7.30pm Swinging at the Cotton Club
2pm The Velveteen Rabbit Fri 5 7.30pm The ELO Experience
Sun 17 11am The Velveteen Rabbit Sat 6 7.30pm Seven Drunken Nights
2pm The Velveteen Rabbit Tue 9 11am Treasure Island
How to find us Sun 17 3.30pm
Mon 18 11am
Little Fix
The Velveteen Rabbit
2.30pm
Wed 10 7.30pm
Treasure Island
The Time Machine
& Parking
2pm The Velveteen Rabbit Thu 11 7.30pm Whitney: Queen of the Night
Fri 22 7pm The Great American Songbook Fri 12 7.30pm UK Pink Floyd Experience
Sat 23 7pm The Great American Songbook Sat 13 7.30pm Opera Boys
Mon 25 7.45pm A Super Happy Story Tue 16 7.30pm Mindgame
Parking is available at the 24 hour pay About Feeling Super Sad
Wed 17 7.30pm Mindgame
and display car park diagonally Tue 26 7.45pm A Super Happy Story
About Feeling Super Sad Thu 18 7.30pm Mark Thomas: Check Up
opposite the theatre on the
Westgate/Smyth St crossroads. Thu 28 7.30pm Two Pianos Sun 21 1.30pm Dear Zoo
3.30pm Dear Zoo
Free parking is available after March
6pm at the rear of Unity Mon 22 11am Dear Zoo
Fri 1 7.30pm The Carpenters Story 2pm Dear Zoo
House and on Carter Street
Sat 2 7.30pm Stuart Maconie Tue 23 7.45pm Bess: The Commoner Queen
behind the theatre. There is a
multi-story car park adjacent to Tue 5 7.30pm La Bohème Thu 25 7.30pm Sing-a-long-a Grease
Westgate Station. Wed 6 7.30pm Lost Voice Guy Fri 26 7.30pm Sweet Caroline
Thu 7 7.30pm Rock & Pop Icons On Tour Tue 30 7.30pm The Sound of Music
Fri 8 7.45pm Wrong ‘Un May
Patrons of Theatre Royal Wakefield - Ace Bhatti, Jasper Carrott, John Godber, Wed 1 7.30pm The Sound of Music
Joanne Harris, Gervase Phinn, Claire Young
KEY Thu 2 7.30pm The Sound of Music
Fri 3 7.30pm The Sound of Music
Sat 4 2pm The Sound of Music
7.30pm The Sound of Music
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