Large Print Brochure SPRING 2015

Cardiff

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Access For All

Free Access Guides Now Available Brand new access guides for the New Theatre are available for download from www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/access or on request from the Box Office. If you have any questions about accessing the New Theatre, please speak to the Box Office on 029 2087 8889 or our Front of House team on 029 2087 8790. You can also receive the season brochure in large print, on CD or in Braille formats. For these services just contact us on 029 2087 8797 or email [email protected] stating which format you would prefer. The large print brochure can be downloaded from www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/access or we can email it to you if you send your contact details to [email protected] Are you in receipt of Disability Living Allowance care component (higher or middle level), Attendance Allowance (higher level) or hold a Certificate of Visual Impairment and require a Personal Assistant to come with you to the New Theatre? If so, you could be entitled to a free ticket or special discount for your Personal Assistant. Find out more on our website www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/access or call the box office for more details.

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We have installed an infra red transmission system in the auditorium to assist theatregoers with hearing the performance or for following audio descriptions. A lightweight, discreet headset is needed for this service which is available from the Front of House Manager's office situated in the Stalls Bar area. The New Theatre asks for a deposit of £5 when lending out headsets. This is returned upon safe return of the headset with its battery. To avoid disappointment, please call ahead on 029 2087 8790 to reserve your headset.

Dedicated Lift We have a passenger lift in operation for our disabled customers and anyone else who has difficulty with stairs. For full details please visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/access or ask at box office.

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At Your Service The Box Office will give you all the help you need Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm (or until 6pm when there is no evening performance). Book in Person Write to Us

at either the New Theatre or St David’s Hall New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN

Book Online

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Phone Us

029 2087 8889

Box Office Fax

029 2087 8879

Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

Our Commitment To You We always aim to give the best possible service to our customers. Should you wish to comment on any aspect of our service, please ask to see the Duty House Manager or write to: The Manager, New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN Or email [email protected] All correspondence will be acknowledged, with a detailed reply where necessary.

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23 January BARRY CRYER: TWITTER TITTERS 26 – 31 January JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 3 – 7 February THE BUSINESS OF MURDER 10 – 14 February ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS 17 – 21 February TWELVE ANGRY MEN 23 – 28 February DANCE ‘TIL DAWN 2 – 7 March SPAMALOT 10 – 14 March HAMLET 17 – 28 March THE SOUND OF MUSIC 31 March – 4 April SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 8 – 9 April BEN AND HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM 10 April BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 17 – 18 April GODSPELL – THE BROADWAY REVIVAL IN CONCERT

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20 – 25 April RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET 27 April BRUCE FORSYTH ENTERTAINS! 28 April – 2 May THE PETER PAN THAT GOES WRONG 5 – 9 May THE WOMAN IN BLACK 13 – 14 May SEX IN SUBURBIA 20 – 23 May BRED IN HEAVEN – THE ROAD TO TWICKERS 27 – 31 May ORBIT THEATRE: THE WIZARD OF OZ 2 – 6 June DEAD SIMPLE 9 – 13 June JEEVES AND WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE 25 – 27 June THE JUDY GARLAND STORY 30 June – 4 July AND THEN THERE WERE NONE 7 – 11 July ANYTHING GOES 14 – 18 July BEAUTIFUL THING

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DIARY British Sign Language Interpreted and Audio Described Performances For all these performances, people requiring the service and one companion each may book their preferred seats at the lowest possible price, equivalent to the Upper Circle price indicated in each show’s price panel in this brochure. The following performances will be interpreted or captioned. They should not prove a distraction to other members of the audience.

Performances interpreted in British Sign Language Saturday 31 January 2.30pm JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Saturday 21 March 2.30pm THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Touch Tour Saturday 14 February 12.30pm ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

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Performances with a live Audio Description A lightweight, discreet headset is needed for this service which is available from the Front of House Manager's office situated in the Stalls Bar area. The New Theatre asks for a deposit of £5 when lending out headsets. This is returned upon safe return of the headset with its battery. To avoid disappointment, please call ahead on 029 2087 8790 to reserve your headset. Audio Description starts 20 minutes before each performance.

Saturday 14 February 2.30pm ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Saturday 14 March 2.30pm HAMLET Saturday 28 March 2.30pm THE SOUND OF MUSIC Saturday 25 April 4.00pm RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET Saturday 30 May 2.00pm THE WIZARD OF OZ

Captioned Performances Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss with access to live performance. In captioning the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises.

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Friday 23 January 7.30pm

Barry Cryer: Twitter Titters In yet another farewell tour, Baz returns, having been charged with persistent joking and asks for 20 other shows to be taken into consideration. You are the Judge and Jury – Be merciful to the aged accused – He merely seeks to bring a ray of sunshine amid the dark clouds of life. He’ll be enjoying himself – Do join him. Ticket prices

£10.00 – £17.50

Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Monday 26 – Saturday 31 January Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm

Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the scene in 1971 - stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from I Don't Know How to Love Him, Everything's Alright and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar. Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind numerous blockbuster musicals, this new production of Jesus Christ Superstar tells the world’s most enduring story with the superb theatricality they have brought to Evita, Joseph..., Cabaret, Blood Brothers and Whistle Down the Wind to mention only a few. Ticket prices and Reductions Evenings & Sat 2.30pm Thurs 2.30pm Fri & Sat 7.30pm

£18.00 - £40.00 £14.00 - £29.00 £23.00 - £45.00

For Monday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £4.50 off for Parties of 8 or more; £4.00 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £25.00 each at Thursday 2.30pm performance in Stalls A-P & Circle A-F only Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) PERFORMANCE INTERPRETED IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE: SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2.30pm

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Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 February Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm Middle Ground Theatre

The Business Of Murder By Richard Harris Designed and directed by Michael Lunney Starring Robert Gwilym Paul Opacic Joanna Higson Middle Ground Theatre Company is delighted to present Richard Harris' acclaimed psychological thriller, which enjoyed a successful 9 year run in the West End. Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason. But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the host’s motive gradually becomes clear. They are all, it would seem, in the same business.... The Business of Murder. Starring Robert Gwilym, known by millions for his role as Dr Max Gallagher in Casualty, alongside Paul Opacic (a regular in Bad Girls, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks) and Joanna Higson, who played Maxine Donnelly for two series of Shameless and is currently appearing as a Vicky hall in BBC TV’s WPC56. “WELCOME TO A THRILLER THAT ACHIEVES IT ALL” The Times “THE BEST STAGE THRILLER FOR YEARS” Sunday Mirror “THE MOST INGENIOUS MURDER MYSTERY FOR A DECADE” Daily Mail

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Ticket prices and reductions Tues 7.30 pm & Sat 2.30pm Weds - Sat 7.30pm Thurs 2.30pm

£9.00 – 21.00 £9.50 - £27.00 £8.50 – £18.50

For Monday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £3.50 off for Parties of 8 or more; £3.00 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £14.00 each at Thursday 2.30pm performance in Stalls A-U, Circle A-m or Upper Circle A-D only

Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 February Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm

One Man, Two Guvnors Directed by Nick Hytner Written by Richard Bean Based on The Servant Of Two Masters by Carlo Golodoni, with songs by Grant Olding. The National Theatre's award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, returns to Cardiff as part of its biggest-ever tour of the UK and Ireland. Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, this internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother who's been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple. The cast includes Gavin Spokes as Francis Henshall, Shaun Williamson as Charlie Clench and Emma Barton as Dolly.




“A FIFTY STAR HIT” Daily Telegraph




“FUNNY, FUNNY, FUNNY” The Sun

Ticket prices & reductions Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Thurs 2.30pm Fri & Sat 7.30pm

£13.00 - £30.00 £11.00 - £25.00 £15.00 - £33.00

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Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £19 each at Thursday 2.30pm performance in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only Family Ticket (4 people, minimum 1 child): £96 for Wednesday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only School Parties: £10 each for Wednesday & Thursday performances. Supervising teachers free (1 free teacher for every 10 students) Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) Tuesday 7.30pm performance: All seats two for the price of one (maximum of 8 tickets per booker)

This is a ‘react’ show www.onemantwoguvnors.com Age Guidance: 13+ Captioned performance: Saturday 14 February 2.30pm Touch Tour: Saturday 14 February 12:30pm Performance with a live Audio Description: Saturday 14 February 2.30pm Box Office 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

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Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 February Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm

Twelve Angry Men By Reginald Rose Directed by Christopher Haydon Following its record breaking West End run, this powerful new production of Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller Twelve Angry Men has been hailed as the “classiest, most intelligent drama in the West End”. A jury has murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a huge dilemma as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax... Tom Conti is one of the most respected and celebrated actors of his generation. in hit films such as Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and Shirley Valentine, his recent movies include The Dark Knight Rises and Street Dance. Awards include the Olivier Award and Tony Award for his stage performance in Whose Life is it Anyway? and a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his role in Reuben Reuben. Now it’s your turn to witness a ‘BRILLIANT’, ‘RIVETING’, ‘TRIUMPH’ of a show.





“Perfection…Lives long in the mind after the final curtain call “ Daily Telegraph



“As powerfully riveting as ever… It is both gripping and moving” Financial Times



“Knife-edge stuff. Highly recommended” Daily Mail

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Ticket prices & reductions Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Weds – Thurs 2.30pm Fri – Saturday 7.30pm

£11.50 - £28.50 £9.50 - £23.50 £13.50 - £30.00

For Tuesday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £3.50 off for Parties of 8 or more, Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £18 each at Wednesday 2.30pm & Thursday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Monday 23 – Saturday 28 February Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday matinees 2.30pm From the Producer of Midnight Tango Adam Spiegel Presents Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace in

Dance ‘Til Dawn Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back with a brand new show, Dance ‘Til Dawn! After wowing audiences across the country with Midnight Tango, the dazzling duo return in a sensational dance show. In 1940s LA, a romance unfolds between a beautiful starlet and her handsome lover. Dance ‘Til Dawn will transport you to the Golden Age of Hollywood filled with world class dancers, beautiful costumes, wonderful music and Vincent & Flavia themselves with their flawless footwork and spellbinding choreography. Dance ‘Til Dawn is a classic love story that brings vintage Hollywood glamour to the present. This unforgettable evening of timeless sophistication and breathtaking dance is a must see.

Ticket prices & reductions Mon – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Thurs 2.30pm Fri – Sat 7.30pm

£13.00 - £35.00 £11.00 - £27.00 £14.50 - £37.50

For Monday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls M-S and Circle A-M only: £4.00 off for Parties of 8 or more; £3.00 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £22 each at Thursday 2.30pm performance in Stalls M-S & Circle A-M only Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) 17 Box Office 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

Please note that due to the design of the show we anticipate a small viewing restriction from some Stalls seats. Ticket prices have been adjusted to reflect this.

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Monday 2 – Saturday 7 March Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm

Spamalot Starring Joe Pasquale as King Arthur Todd Carty as Patsy Monty Python’s Spamalot gallops back out on tour to bring the West End production to theatres across the land (to the sound of banging coconut shells). Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a kind-of new musical with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score for the new production, (well, almost) created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled due to health and safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features fantastic tunes more magical than a Camelot convention, including He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights of the Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song (Reader’s Digest Poll 2010 - before it went bust), Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. CATCH IT ON ITS FINAL UK TOUR! (UNTIL THE NEXT ONE)

Ticket prices & reductions Mon 7.30pm & Thurs 2.30pm Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Fri & Sat 7.30pm

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£12.00 - £25.00 £13.00 - £31.50 £15.50 - £34.50

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For Tuesday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £4.00 off for Parties of 8 or more; £3.50 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £20 each at Thursday 2.30pm performance in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 March Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm

Clwyd Theatr Cymru Hamlet by William Shakespeare Director Terry Hands Designer Mark Bailey Composer Colin Towns "... to take arms against a sea of troubles, And, by opposing, end them." Making their annual visit to the New Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru presents Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Directed by the company’s Artistic Director and Director Emeritus of the RSC, Terry Hands, this new production will once again showcase the finest in Welsh acting talent. A psychological thriller, murder mystery, philosophical drama Shakespeare's most famous play.

Praise for As You Like It (2012)



“Terry Hands’ production is as good as any Shakespeare you will see anywhere” South Wales Echo

Ticket prices & reductions Evenings Wed & Thurs 2.30pm Sat 2.30pm

£9.50 - £26.00 £8.50 - £17.50 £9.00 - £21.00

For Tuesday – Friday 7.30pm performances in Stalls B-S and Circle A-M only: £3.50 off for Parties of 8 or more, Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants 21 Box Office 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

School Parties: £8 each at Wednesday & Thursday performances – Supervising Teachers free (1 free teacher for every 10 students) Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) This is a ‘react’ show Performance with a live Audio Description: Saturday 14 March 2.30pm

Captioned Performance: Saturday 14 March 2.30pm

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Tuesday 17 – Saturday 28 March Evenings 7.30pm (not Sunday 22 March); Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm; Additional Matinee Wednesday 18 March 2.30pm THE HILLS ARE ALIVE AGAIN WITH THE MOST MAGICAL MUSICAL IN THE WORLD!

The Sound of Music Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE Suggested by ‘The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com Director Martin Connor Choreographer Bill Deamer Designer Gary McCann Musical Director David Steadman DANIELLE HOPE as Maria Further star casting to be announced One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWII. The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and of course, the title song - The Sound of Music.

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Ticket prices & reductions Mon – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Weds & Thurs 2.30pm Fri & Sat 7.30pm

£18.00 - £40.00 £14.00 - £29.00 £23.00 - £45.00

For Monday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £4.50 off for Parties of 8 or more; £4.00 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £25.00 each at Wednesday 2.30pm & Thursday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-P & Circle A-F only Bookings subject to a £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) Performance interpreted in British Sign Language: Saturday 21 March 2.30pm

Performance with a live Audio Description: Saturday 28 March 2.30pm

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Tuesday 31 March – Saturday 4 April Tuesday – Thursday Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday Matinee 2.30pm; Friday & Saturday 5.00pm & 8.30pm

Saturday Night Fever Featuring songs by the Bee Gees Choreographed by Andrew Wright Directed by Ryan McBryde When John Travolta walked on to the dance floor in the smash hit film Saturday Night Fever, it changed the way we dance forever. The date is 1976 and in Brooklyn, New York, Tony Manero, a young man with a dead-end job and an extraordinary ability to dance, has only one ambition in life - to become the disco king. When he meets Stephanie, who also dreams of a world beyond Brooklyn, and they decide to train together for a dance competition, their lives begin to change forever. This brand new production of Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance stories of all time, is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees including the classics Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep is Your Love? A large and hugely talented cast of actor-musicians will play instruments, dance and sing in this spectacular new musical production. “Unforgettable songs and big choreographic set pieces” Daily Telegraph “Irresistible” Times “Sheer orchestrated magic” Daily Mail

Ticket Prices & reductions Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 5.00pm Weds 2.30pm & Fri 5.00pm Fri 8.30pm & Sat 8.30pm

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£12.00 - £31.00 £10.00 - £20.00 £14.00 - £34.50

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For Tuesday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 5.00pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £4.00 off for Parties of 8 or more; £3.50 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 April 10.00am, 1.00pm & 4.00pm

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small... From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, they go on a trip into The Big World with tooth-fairy Nanny Plum, even plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle, and oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!

Ticket prices & reductions All performances

£8.50 - £15.50

Under 16s: £2 off in Stalls A-U, Circle A-M & Upper Circle A-F Family Ticket (4 people, minimum 1 child): £54 in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only – not available via online sales Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Suggested age: 3+ The Perfect Easter Treat www.benandhollylive.com

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Friday 10 April 7.30pm

Banff Mountain Film Festival Attracting sold out audiences across the globe, the world's most prestigious mountain film festival is visiting Cardiff for the first time with a brand new collection of extraordinary short films from the world's leading adventure film makers. Exhilarating and thought provoking, this is a mustsee for anyone with a spirit of adventure! Through the big screen be transported to the world's last great wild places, follow the expeditions of some of today's most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. An inspiring and festive evening with lots of free prize giveaways! Visit www.banff-uk.com for more details.

Ticket prices and reductions All Tickets

£13.00

£2 off for Parties of 8 or more, Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Friday 17 – Saturday 18 April Evenings 7.30pm; Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Godspell – the Broadway Revival in Concert Conceived and Originally Directed by JOHN-MICHAEL TEBLAK Music and New Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ Originally produced for the New York stage by EDGAR LANSBURY/STUART DUNCAN/JOSEPH BERUH By arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LIMITED Godspell, the legendary rock musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked, is back! Following the critically acclaimed sell-out success in London’s West End, the show is returning to the UK in a one-of-a-kind production, with a brand new, modern day rock score that features Light of the World, All Good Gifts and Day by Day. This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of countless theatregoers all over the world - now you can join in the celebration as a spectacular ensemble stir your soul, raise your spirit and lift you right out of your seat.

Ticket prices and reductions All Performances

£13.50 - £32.00

For all performances in Stalls A-U, Circle A-M & Upper Circle A-D only: £3.00 off for Parties of 8 or more, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Under 16s: £15 each in Stalls A-U, Circle A-M & Upper Circle A-D only at all performances Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Monday 20 – Saturday 25 April Monday – Friday 7.30pm; Thursday Matinee 2.30pm; Saturday 4.00pm & 8.00pm THE OFFICIAL RETURN THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Return to the Forbidden Planet Created and directed by Bob Carlton The adored & critically acclaimed Olivier Award winning rock spectacular is returning on a much anticipated 25th anniversary UK tour. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics such as Heard It Through the Grapevine, Young Girl, Good Vibrations and GLORIA with stunning special effects and a brilliant cast of actor musicians this is THE great night out to remember! Bring everyone...dress up fancy and get ready for BLAST OFF “THE BEST ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW IN TOWN” Daily Express “UPROARIOUS ENERGY” Guardian

Ticket prices and reductions Mon 7.30pm & Thurs 2.30pm Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 4.00pm Fri 7.30pm & Sat 8.00pm

£12.00 - £22.00 £12.00 - £28.00 £13.00 - £30.00

For Tuesday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 4.00pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £4.00 off for Parties of 8 or more; £3.50 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants

Over 60s: £18 each at Thursday 2.30pm performance in Stalls A-U, Circle A-M and Upper Circle A-D only

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Performance with a live Audio Description Saturday 25 April 4.00pm

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Monday 27 April 7.30pm

Bruce Forsyth Entertains In a rare performance prior to appearing at the London Palladium, Bruce Forsyth, the nation's most famous and loved performer, entertains in a very special evening of comedy, piano, dance and song. Supported by Dave Arch and the country's finest musicians, this is the show that every member of the family can enjoy in the intimacy of the theatre. With a career that spans over 70 years, don’t miss the chance to see the legendary Bruce live on stage. EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL.








EVENING STANDARD

Ticket prices and reductions All Tickets

£28.00 - £40.00

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Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 2 May Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm BEST NEW COMEDY AWARD WINNERS WhatsOnStage Awards 2014

The Peter Pan That Goes Wrong The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society set out to present J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of Peter Pan, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does, as the accident prone thesps embark on a thrilling adventure to Neverland, with hilariously disastrous results. Following their smash hit success with The Play That Goes Wrong which is now playing to packed houses in the West End, Mischief Theatre Company (Winners of the 2014 Whatsonstage ‘Best New Comedy’ Award) are back at the New Theatre due to phenomenal demand, bringing their hilarious new spin on a family favourite to the stage. Terrific fun for all ages, don’t miss this hysterical new laugh out loud comedy.




“joyful disasters from comedy masters” Libby Purves, BBC Radio 4 / Theatrecat.com




"Effortless slapstick that Keaton and Chaplin would be hard pushed to trump" Whatsonstage




"The Play That Goes Wrong went virtually without a hitch in comparison with this catastrophe" Kenny Wax, The Producer Ticket prices and reductions Tues 7.30pm & Thurs 2.30pm Weds – Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

£10.00 - £21.00 £11.50 - £28.50

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Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) This is a ‘react’ show

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Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 May Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm THE MOST TERRIFYING LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD!

The Woman in Black Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt From the novel by Susan Hill Everybody in the theatre can hear you scream! The Woman In Black is a gripping theatrical exploration of terror, thrilling audiences of all ages with its unique blend of suspense, drama and bold stagecraft. Now celebrating 25 years in the West End, The Woman In Black has enthralled over 7 million people since its original debut. Feel the power of The Woman In Black for yourself and experience the most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter. “A TRULY NERVE-SHREDDING EXPERIENCE” Daily Mail “DON’T GO UNLESS YOU LIKE BEING SCARED OUT OF YOUR WITS” Sunday Mirror “THE AUDIENCE WERE JUMPING OUT OF THEIR SEATS” The Observer “IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THIS SHOW YET YOU ARE MISSING A TREAT” Daily Telegraph Ticket prices & reductions Evenings Weds 2.30pm & Thurs 2.30pm Sat 2.30pm

£9.50 - £26.00 £8.50 - £17.50 £9.00 - £22.00

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School Parties: £8 each for Wednesday & Thursday performances – supervising teachers free (1 free teacher for every 10 students) Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 May 7.45pm From the producers of Hot Flush!

Sex in Suburbia Starring Claire Sweeney Book an unforgettable date with the hit comedy of the year! Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy, this show will make you laugh, cry and dance in the aisles. Based on real stories from real women, this is the story of all of our lives!







“Hitting the comedy G-spot” The Stage







“Definitely worth a second date” Liverpool Echo







“Had the audience in stitches” clickliverpool.com







“The cackle-ometer nearly reaches breaking point” thepublicreviews.com Ticket prices & reductions All Performances

£10.00 - £26.00

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Wednesday 20 – Saturday 23 May Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm

Bred in Heaven - The Road to Twickers By Jack Llewellyn Directed by Michael Bogdanov From the makers of the 2011 smash hit Bred in Heaven comes a new and exciting comedy. Last time we followed the fortunes of Maldwyn, the star of rugby comedy Grand Slam, and friends as they ventured to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. This time the challenge lie closer to home at Twickenham, or Twickers as the locals like to call it. The rugby mad group of friends head over the Severn Bridge as they aim to derail the chariot! This time they are joined by the only Englishman in the village, nephew of the iconic Maldwyn, Rupert Novello Pugh. He promises a tour that the boys will never forget, although some will wish that they could! Can Wales go one step further than 2011 and make the final? Can they turn over the old enemy on their own front lawn? Follow the highs and lows of outrageous misfortunes while cheering on our boys. See you on the field! Ticket prices & reductions Evenings & Sat 2.30pm Thurs 2.30pm

£9.50 - £17.50 £9:00 - £15.00

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Wednesday 27 – Sunday 31 May Wednesday – Saturday 2.00pm & 7.00pm; Sunday 2.00pm Orbit Theatre

The Wizard of Oz Music & Lyrics from the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg We’re off to see the Wizard… This half term Orbit Theatre, Wales’ no.1 amateur company, is on a journey down the yellow brick road to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy and her dog, Toto, as they encounter the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and a whole host of topsy-turvey characters. With the nasty Wicked Witch of the West on their trail, it’s adventure and excitement all the way to the Emerald City! L. Frank Baum’s tale has been a favourite for generations and is the ideal family treat for holiday week. Includes the songs: Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, We’re Off to See the Wizard, If I Only Had a Brain Ticket prices & reductions All Performances

£9.50 - £21.00

For all performances except Friday 7.00pm & Saturday 7.00pm in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £3.00 off for Parties of 8 or more, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Under 16s: £13.50 each at all performances in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) THE PERFECT HALF TERM TREAT

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Performance with a live Audio Description: Saturday 30 May 2.00pm

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Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 June Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK THAT HAS SOLD OVER 2 MILLION COPIES THE WORLD STAGE PREMIERE FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR ONE MAN’S NIGHTMARE… IS ANOTHER MAN’S FORTUNE

Dead Simple Following his critically acclaimed stage production of The Perfect Murder, the No.1 novelist Peter James returns to the New Theatre with the adaptation of his most famous and popular book, Dead Simple. Michael Harrison thinks he has it all; great career, good friends and a beautiful fiancée. But when his stag night prank goes horribly wrong, Michael finds himself alone and staring death in the face. As time runs out and the terror grows, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to solve his mysterious disappearance, but begins to fear that Michael will never be found in time. Olivier Award-winner Ian Talbot directs an all-star cast, including Jamie Lomas (EastEnders, Hollyoaks), Rik Makarem (Emmerdale, Torchwood), Michael McKell (Doctors, Emmerdale) and Gray O’Brien (award-winning star of Coronation Street, Peak Practice, Casualty) as the famous Detective Roy Grace, in this gripping, chilling, thriller that has all the classic suspense, twists and turns of a best-selling Peter James novel. “ONE OF THE MOST FIENDISHLY CLEVER CRIME FICTION PLOTTERS” Daily Mail Ticket prices and reductions Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Wed & Thurs 2.30pm Fri & Sat 7.30pm

£10.50 - £28.00 £9.50 - £21.00 £11.00 - £31.00

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Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £16 each at Wednesday 2.30pm & Thursday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

FURTHER CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED

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Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 June Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm Direct from the West End!

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense A new play adapted from the works of PG Wodehouse By The Goodale Brothers Directed by Sean Foley Join Jason Thorpe (What the Butler Saw, Primeval) as the dutiful valet Jeeves and Chris Ryan (The Young Ones, Absolutely Fabulous) as Seppings. This hilarious production layers joy on joy, joke on joke, in a delightful evening of theatrical absurdity featuring P.G Wodehouse’s iconic double act. When a country house weekend takes a turn for the worse, Bertie Wooster is unwittingly called on to play matchmaker, but also to steal a silver cow creamer from Totleigh Towers. Naturally, the ever dependable Jeeves is there to prevent Bertie from making a fool of himself in front of a cast of Wodehouse’s finest characters. Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie FinkNottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates! Laugh out loud funny, Perfect Nonsense is the comedy of the year. Book now.






“Devour every last drop of this Wooster sauce with relish” Sunday Telegraph





“An inventive evening of bonkers comedy”



“A Triumph”

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Ticket prices and reductions Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Thurs 2.30pm Fri & Sat 7.30pm

£13.00 - £30.00 £11.00 - £25.00 £15.00 - £33.00

For Tuesday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £3.50 off for Parties of 8 or more, Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £19 each at Thursday 2.30pm performance in Stalls A-S & Circle A-M only Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) This is a ‘react’ show

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Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 June Evenings 7.30pm; Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Direct from the USA

The Judy Garland Story This mesmerising show takes a spellbound audience through the life and music of Judy Garland. The highs and the lows, the good times and the bad. We experience Judy’s timeless classic songs performed by award winning singers and dancers, who recreate film scenes from her golden Technicolor years at MGM. We will then transport you to her legendary concert performances including, New York’s Palace Theatre and the London Palladium in this colourful and lavish spectacle. Special guest is Judy Garland’s daughter, Miss Lorna Luft. Songs include: Over The Rainbow, The Man Who Got Away, Get Happy, The Trolley Song, You Made Me Love You, Swanee, Rock A Bye Your Baby, Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart and many more Ticket prices and reductions All Performances

£11.50 - £29.50

For Thursday & Friday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £3.50 off for Parties of 8 or more, Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply)

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Tuesday 30 June – Saturday 4 July Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm PAUL NICHOLAS, COLIN BUCHANAN, SUSAN PENHALIGON, MARK CURRY, VERITY RUSHWORTH, FRAZER HINES and BEN NEALON Agatha Christie Theatre Company

And Then There Were None To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, And Then There Were None returns to the stage to follow in the footsteps of the company’s hugely successful Witness for the Prosecution and Black Coffee. A group of 10 strangers are lured to a remote island. Upon arrival it is discovered that their host is missing. Stranded on the island by a torrential storm and haunted by an ancient nursery rhyme, one by one the guests begin to die… Based on the best-selling mystery novel of all time, Agatha Christie’s own stage adaptation of this dark and captivating tale will thrill and enthral, as murder unfolds.

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£10.50 - £27.00 £9.50 - £20.00 £11.00 - £30.50

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Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) This is a ‘react’ show

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Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 July Evenings 7.30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm

Anything Goes Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton & Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City Starring Shaun Williamson (EastEnders) Kate Anthony (Coronation Street) Cole Porter’s classic, multi-award winning musical-comedy, Anything Goes sails into Cardiff in this brand new production! Featuring a sensational cast of 26, Cole Porter’s uplifting masterpiece of music and dance includes the magnificent songs I Get A Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, It’s De-Lovely and Anything Goes. Hop aboard for sassy heroines, mischievous mob bosses, comedy capers and tap dancing sailors in this hilarious tale of romance and hi-jinks on the high seas. Ticket prices and reductions Tues – Thurs 7.30pm, Weds & Thurs 2.30pm Fri – Sat 2.30pm & Sat 7.30pm

£16.00 - £35.00 £19.00 - £38.00

For Tuesday – Thursday 7.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle AM only: £4.00 off for Parties of 8 or more; £3.50 off for Children, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Over 60s: £23 each at Wednesday 2.30pm & Thursday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-U, Circle A-M & Upper Circle A-D only Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) Box Office 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

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Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 July Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm Direct from a sell-out West End run Jonathan Harvey’s

Beautiful Thing A love story Starring Charlie Brooks, Thomas Law and Sam Jackson Directed by Nikolai Foster Design by Colin Richmond Lighting Design by Ben Cracknell Sound Design by George Dennis Nikolai Foster’s celebrated anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey’s modern comedy classic Beautiful Thing returns in 2015 to make audiences laugh and cry in equal measure. Starring multi-award winning actress Charlie Brooks, (Janine Butcher in EastEnders), Thomas Law (EastEnders, The World’s End), Sam Jackson (Skins) and Gerard McCarthy (The Fall, Hollyoaks). Beautiful Thing is a glorious urban love story between two young men set on an inner city housing estate. It tells the story of teenager Jamie’s relationship with classmate and neighbour, Ste. Together the two boys find comedy, warmth and the music of Mama Cass through their loudmouthed next door neighbour, Leah. Jonathan Harvey wittily combines comedy with drama in this critically acclaimed award-winning play. Beautiful Thing truly captures what it is to be a teenager and to fall in love. "MAKES YOU WANT TO SING WITH JOY - 20 YEARS ON" Lyn Gardner, The Guardian







Times, Guardian, Evening Standard, Telegraph, Sunday

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Ticket prices and reductions Tues – Thurs 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Thurs 2.30pm Friday & Saturday 7.30pm

£9.00 - £24.00 £8.50 - £17.00 £11.00 - £28.00

For Tuesday – Thursday 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances in Stalls A-S and Circle A-M only: £3.00 off for Parties of 8 or more, Students, Over 60s, Unemployed People, Disabled People and one Companion each (other discounts available – see ACCESS FOR ALL page), Claimants Under 25s: £18 each all 7.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm performances Student Special: For any Evening performance (except Saturday) £5 each from 6.00pm onwards Bookings subject to £2.95 Ticketing Service Charge (exemptions apply) This is a ‘react’ show Voted best touring production 2013

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Saturday 12 December 2015 – Sunday 17 January 2016 ON SALE NOW!

Aladdin The Magical Pantomime Adventure STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED It’s never too early to book for panto! Full details can be found on our website: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

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FRIENDS OF THE NEW THEATRE JOIN TODAY AND START RECEIVING A WHOLE YEAR OF BENEFITS Priority Notice Receive advance notice about all New Theatre shows – and book before everyone else! Discounts on Ticket prices* Exclusive discounts on many New Theatre shows Free Show Programme** Every season receive 2 vouchers which can be exchanged for programmes at the show of your choice Annual Backstage Tour Come and see how a theatre operates behind the scenes and discover some of the theatre’s secrets E-Newsletters Receive regular exclusive emails with backstage gossip and other news from around the theatre (email address required) It costs less than you think: Individual: £21 Joint (2 people at the same address): £32 Over 60s individual: £13 Over 60s Joint: £26 Student: £13 Disabled Person: £13 (Prices subject to change) Box Office 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

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Sign up for 2 years and save £££ By signing up for 2 years membership you can save 10% off your membership fee. For instance, if your annual charge is £21 a year you will pay £37.80 for two years. Likewise, if you pay £13 a year, sign up for two years and pay £23.40. Just tick the box on the application form for all the benefits at a lower price. (Not available on Gold Membership) GOLD MEMBERSHIP Receive all of the benefits of standard membership plus… • 10% off your bar bill • A free programme voucher for every New Theatre show** ALL FOR £75 PER PERSON Download an application form from www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/friends or call Friends Organiser Ella Maxwell on 029 2087 8885 *One reduced price ticket per member. Cannot be combined with any other reduction or discount. **Applies to New Theatre produced programmes only.

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SPREAD THE COST OF YOUR TICKETS – DELAY YOUR PAYMENT! We all love our visits to the New Theatre, but in the current climate we know it’s sometimes hard to pay for all your tickets in one go. So spread the cost of your New Theatre visits over 4 easy monthly payments direct from your bank account. Just call the Box Office on 029 2087 8889 to reserve your preferred seats and request a standing order form or download one from: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/standing-order. It’s as simple as that! Don’t miss out on your favourite shows, SPREAD THE COST! Minimum value of purchase: £75. One payment must be received before the first performance booked. The New Theatre reserves the right to refuse use of this scheme based on past payment history. Standard New Theatre terms and conditions of sale apply. Not available on group bookings.

Organising a group outing to the theatre? Take advantage of our dedicated Group Sales Service and let us do it all for you, whatever you group size! Schools, colleges, businesses, sports and social clubs, senior citizens clubs – we have looked after hundreds of groups and parties. To make a party booking at the New Theatre, call Chris Blackler on 029 2087 8878.

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Tickets • All tickets are subject to availability • Every member of the audience must be in possession of a ticket • Altered or defaced tickets will not be valid • New Theatre does not believe that any live performance is suitable for very young children. Please do not attend with children less than 2 years of age.

Refunds and Exchanges The New Theatre values theatre-goers’ commitment in booking early and recognises that emergencies sometimes prevent attendance. • Tickets may be exchanged for another day at the same price (or higher on the payment of the difference). Tickets must be received at the Box Office not later than 48 hours before the original performance. There is a charge of £1 per transaction for this service (up to a maximum of £5) for this service. • Alternatively, tickets will be accepted for re-sale on the strict understanding that all the theatre’s own tickets will be sold first and that re-sale can never be guaranteed. We cannot re-sell tickets unless the originals are first returned to the Box Office. 10% of the value of any re-sale will be retained for this service. • Apart from these two services or cancellation of the performance, money will not be refunded once tickets have been purchased.

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Reductions Reductions are frequently available. Details are given on the pages for each show. • The New Theatre reserves the right to alter or withdraw any reductions or special offers without notice. • Please request reductions at time of purchase as they cannot be applied retrospectively.

Children’s Reductions Since children’s reductions are offered for young people of any age if they are still at school, the availability of a reduction should not be assumed to indicate that the show is suitable for every age group. The Box Office will be happy to advise you before you book.

Standby Tickets For most shows on Monday & Tuesday evenings and midweek matinees, unsold seats may be bought: • from 10am on the day of the performance by people aged over 60 and disabled people; • from 6pm (12.30pm for matinees) by students, unemployed people, and claimants • One seat per application (plus one companion for disabled people) at equivalent price to Upper Circle seating. Bookable from the New Theatre Box Office only. • Proof of status may be requested. • The New Theatre reserves the right to withdraw the Standby Scheme without notice. • Children may also receive the standby discount if accompanied by a qualifying adult.

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Boxes Boxes are licensed for a maximum of 6 people but we strongly recommend a limit of 4 for reasonable comfort. • You are advised that the sideways view of the stage is sometimes restricted.

Wheelchair Users The New Theatre has four rear Stalls wheelchair positions with level access from street level. These are suitable for users of all types of wheelchair. A couple of wheelchair positions in the front Stalls are also available for patrons able to transfer without our assistance into a stairclimbing wheelchair in the event of an emergency evacuation. The front Stalls wheelchair positions are only suitable for users of manual wheelchairs. We also offer a wheelchair position on row M of Circle and one each in Boxes G & H. These can be accessed via our new Dedicated Lift for disabled theatregoers. Please ask Box Office for further details. We can supply manual wheelchairs for patrons attending in electric wheelchairs who have booked these positions. Please speak with the Box Office about your requirements. If you are a wheelchair user who would prefer to transfer into one of our regular seats to watch the show, please call our Front of House team on 029 2087 8790 before finalising your booking.

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Marketing List Send your name and address with the postcode to:Marketing List, New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN For information every four months or so.

Theatre Tokens Theatre tokens are now available at the New Theatre Box Office for exchange for theatre tickets at over 150 theatres throughout Britain, the West End - and Cardiff!

Alcohol in the Auditorium At selected performances we will allow alcoholic drinks to be taken into the auditorium in plastic containers as part of a short trial. Information on which shows this will apply will be posted at each of our bars.

Please Note To avoid disturbing the audience and performers, latecomers will usually not be allowed access to the auditorium until the interval. It may be possible to follow the performance on closed circuit television in the bars. The making of recordings and photography, with or without flash is strictly forbidden in the auditorium. Such activity is in breach of artists’ copyright and a potential hazard to performers’ concentration and physical safety as well as posing a discourtesy to other paying members of the audience. Souvenir photographs and brochures are frequently on sale in the foyers. Please ensure your mobile phone is switched off when visiting the New Theatre. Box Office 029 2087 8889 www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

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Our full Terms and Conditions of sale are available on request from the Box Office or at www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/terms THE NEW THEATRE IS OWNED, MANAGED AND FUNDED BY CARDIFF COUNCIL

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