IAN
BARRITT STARS IN THE TEMPEST
Remember
Rough, the enigmatic investigator in Gaslight,
the closing play in Southwold & Aldeburgh summer season
2009? Well, Ian Barritt who played him so mesmerisingly
has landed the plum role of Prospero in the forthcoming
Bristol production of Shakespeare's The Tempest by
the acclaimed Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory.
The
dates are from Thursday 25 March to Saturday 1 May (No
performances on Easter Monday 5 April). Evening performances
start at 7.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and
8.00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. There are matinees at
2.30 pm every Saturday except 3 April as well as on Thursday
22 and Thursday 29 April. Booking is not yet open but
Follow this link for more.http://www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com/
PULSE
2010 IPSWICH
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provided by the venue
THU 27 MAY- SAT 12 JUNE, 2010
This
year’s New Wolsey Theatre annual PULSE Fringe Festival
will see the streets and buildings of Ipswich come alive
with more than 50 performances, not just in theatres but
in car parks, hotels, markets, bedsits, cafes and parks.
The programme draws together the very best of new performance
by local artists in the East of England with the most
celebrated performance from across the country and further
afield. The buzzing programme includes theatre, dance,
comedy, event led visual arts, participatory theatre,
physical theatre and circus.
The
opening weekend showcases 9 works that have emerged from
Escalator: a programme dedicated to supporting artists
and companies to investigate their practice and undertake
a creative journey, with the emphasis not on final ‘product’
but the ‘process’, encouraging artists to
collaborate, take risks and embrace mistakes. With a further
7 Escalator artists/ companies being presented throughout
the rest of the festival.
Highlights
of the Escalator weekend include Free Time Radical, a
work-in-progress showing of the latest piece from the
team behind Edinburgh Fringe ’08 hit Paperweight,
telling the story of two surf lovers living together in
a converted church as the city around them begins to flood.
Nabokov shares a rehearsed reading of The Siege by acclaimed
television writer Jack Thorne (Skins, Shameless), and
a one off performance of Come To Where I’m From,
a selection of work by local writers, inspired by the
places they grew up presented by Paines Plough. Bryony
Kimmings shares her sexual adventures and misadventures
in Sex Idiot, and 30 Bird Productions reflects on the
cultural and personal implications of the Poland vs Iran
football match at the 1976 Olympics in their slide lecture/
performance, Poland 3 Iran 2.
The
Festival will feature a large number of site specific
works, responding to a 200% rise in applications for performances
of this nature. Leo Kay’s It’s Like He’s
Knocking is a personal, stripped down performance about
three generations of men, performed for a small audience
in a bedsit. Metis Arts’ 3rd Ring Out is performed
in an industrial container, asking the audience to take
on the role of a disaster response team facing a natural
disaster in Ipswich. Hydrocracker Theatre Company’s
Shakespeare a la Carte combines bite size performances
from the Bard with a two or three course meal in Arlingtons
(Museum St) and 3D Camera Obscura by Will Clifford is
an immersive sculptural installation in Buttermarket Shopping
Centre mixing traditional photographic techniques with
anaglyph 3D stereoscopic technology to offer its audience
a fresh perspective on Ipswich.
PULSE
2010 also features some of the most significant, multi
award winning works to make a splash at the 2009 Edinburgh
Festival and further afield. Ontroerend Goed’s Internal
is an intimate and highly personal performance for five
audience members, winner of both an Edinburgh Fringe First
and a Herald Angel Award. Daffyd Jones and Ben Lewis present
Total Theatre Award winning My Name is Sue, an unlikely
but hilarious music theatre piece sharing the inner thoughts
of a piano wielding spinster from Wales. You Need Me’s
Certain Dark Things is a powerful family drama set under
Franco’s religious dictatorship of the 1950s and
told in the round, Tangram‘s Almost Ten is a remarkable
solo performance by Caroline Horton about being a child
and Kirstin Fredricksson’s Everything Must Go is
a moving meditation on the relationship between a father
and daughter, combining cinefilm, clowning, puppetry and
hurdling.
“PULSE
is now firmly on the cultural radar as the place to see
new work. With 58 events in just 2 weeks, PULSE ’10
is going to be a demanding but highly rewarding experience
for dedicated festival supporters. However, the range
of work is immense, from deeply personal stories to tales
of magic realism, from work in a traditional theatre space
to work in a car-park, from work which is provocative
to work which will make you giggle… so I hope this
year’s festival attracts lots of new supporters.”
Festival Director Stephen Freeman
Venues
this year include The New Wolsey Theatre, New Wolsey Studio,
Sir John Mills Theatre, Jerwood Dancehouse, McGinty’s
Pub, The Greyhound Pub, Novotel, Arlingtons, Town Hall
Galleries, Buttermarket Shopping Centre, University Campus
Suffolk and the Underground Spiral Car Park.
To
find out more, visit www.pulsefringe.com where Festival
Director Stephen Freeman will upload a daily video blog
(from 24 May) or join PULSE at www.facebook.comPulseFringe
or www.twitter.com/PulseFringe
to keep in touch.
Tickets
range from £4 to £14 but you save £1
off every ticket by purchasing a PULSE Pass for just £10.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Ticket Hotline
on 01473 295900 and online at www.pulsefringe.com
Eastern
Angles
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provided by the company
YOUR
CHANCE TO PERFORM IN AN EASTERN ANGLES SHOW!
Eastern
Angles Theatre Company are offering members of the public
the exciting opportunity to perform in their new summer
production, Bentwater Roads.
Staged between 1 - 18th July, this 'site-responsive' play
will be performed in the atmospheric 'Hush House' –
an old aircraft hanger on the Bentwaters Airbase site
near Woodbridge.
Bentwaters Roads is written by Norwich playwright Tony
Ramsay. It is inspired by the local landscape and uses
Pagan, Medieval, Cold War and contemporary experiences
to reflect life in the Bentwaters area. Original music
is written by Roger Eno.
Ivan Cutting , Artistic Director at Eastern Angles, said:
“We’re all very excited about Bentwater Roads
- with its large cast, atmospheric music and venue we
think this show will be the theatrical event of Summer
2010. We are especially excited about casting local people
in the production. Eastern Angles' work has always been
firmly rooted in this area with a strong 'sense of place'.
Having a 'community chorus' will emphasize the local authenticity
of the piece."
This summer’s production will have a cast of 10
professional actors. But Eastern Angles are also looking
for a community cast of between 10-30 people to help ‘populate
the world of the play’ and appear on stage during
the show.
Bentwater Roads will follow the company's tradition for
producing large-scale shows based on local history. Theatre-goers
will remember The Wuffings, Eastern Angles’ enormously
successful site-specific production staged at Notcutts’
enormous Pettistree potting shed back in 1997.
If you are aged 16 or over and are able to commit to performances
between 1st and 18th July and rehearsals during May &
June, Eastern Angles want to hear from you.
Previous acting experience is not essential however the
company are looking for people with an interest in theatre
and the ability to commit to a busy rehearsal and performance
schedule.
Eastern Angles will be holding an 'Information & Participation'
open meeting on
Sunday
25th April at 7.30pm at
the Sir John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Road, Ipswich for
anyone wanting to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Ivan
Cutting said: "The information sessions are not auditions.
Assuming we are not inundated with people, we hope to
find something for everyone to do regardless of age or
ability".
To find out more information and to book a place contact
Eastern Angles' Community & Outreach Manager Jon Tavener
on 01473 218202 or email jon@easternangles.co.uk.
Eastern
Angles Theatre Company Tel: 01473 218202
www.easternangles.co.uk
The
New Wolsey Theatre - Ipswich
Information
provided by the venue
Up
on the Roof by Simon Moore and Jane Prowse,
Directed by Peter Rowe, a bittersweet and affectionate
musical comedy that celebrates the enduring power of friendship.
A New Wolsey/Oldham Coliseum co-production which opens
at Oldham Coliseum on 9 April and plays at the New Wolsey
Theatre from 5 to 22 May.
For
details of all the New Wolsey's spring productions, visit
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
The New Wolsey has
introduced an improved group discount for spring ’10
offering £3 off each ticket for groups of 10+, £4
off for groups of 25+ and £5 off for groups of 50+
and Schools, Colleges and Youth Groups can now secure
an £8.50 flat rate. The matinee rate stays at £8.50
and Under 26s can secure tickets for just £5 on
the day of a performance.
Tickets
can be purchased online at www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
or by calling the Box Office on 01473 295900
Tue 20 to Sat 24 April at New Wolsey Studio
The New Wolsey Young Company presents
WOYZECK
By Georg Büchner
Adapted by Daniel Kramer
Directed by Rob Salmon
The heartbreaking story of a young soldier’s descent
into madness. Recommended for ages 13+
Time: 7.45pm
Post-show talk: Thurs 22 April
Tickets: £5
Wed 28 April to Sat 1 May at The New Wolsey Theatre
Suffolk Youth Theatre presents
THE COUNTRY WIFE
By William Wycherley
Directed by Michael Platt with an original musical score
by Pat Whymark
Suffolk Youth Theatre present William Wycherley’s
bawdy, restoration romp.
Please note this production is not suitable for children
of primary school age.
Time: 7.45pm / Matinée: Saturday 1 May at 2.30pm
Tickets: £12 / £8 (concs.)
Sat 19 June at The New Wolsey Theatre
To celebrate Suffolk’s Big Weekend, The New Wolsey
Theatre presents
STORYMAKER
30 minute storytelling sessions / Ages: 3 to 5 at 11am
and 12 Noon / Ages: 5 to 7 at 2pm and 3pm
Tickets: Pay what you want.
Mon
21 to Thurs 24 June at The New Wolsey Theatre
COPS & ROBBERS Youth Perform! 2010
Performances by children and young people from school
and community groups from all over Suffolk.
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £4.50
Wed 23 to Sat 26 June at New Wolsey Studio
Mega Brill Productions presents
SHIRLEY VALENTINE
By Willy Russell
Directed by Tony Flack with Jayne Lindill as Shirley Valentine
Time: 7.45pm
Tickets: £10 / £8.50 (concs.)
Sat 26 June / 10.30am - 4.30pm
OPEN DAY AT THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE
Come along and see what really goes on behind the scenes.
Sun 27 June at The New Wolsey Theatre
BANGLADESHI ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY 2010
Time: 2.30pm
Tickets: £2.50 / £1.50 children under 10
Wed 30 June at The New Wolsey Theatre
Ipswich Gilbert & Sullivan Society invite you to
COME AND SING THE MIKADO
Time: 8pm
Tickets: £10
Thurs 1 to Sat 3 July at New Wolsey Studio
Black & White Productions in association with Bawdsey
Radar Trust present
FIRST IN THE FIELD
The Secrets of Orfordness, Bawdsey and Radar
A new play by Suzanne Hawkes
Based on written records of the boffins and the oral history
of those who worked with them, this play dramatises the
events leading up to the Battle of Britain.
Time: 7.45pm
Tickets: £8 / £7 (concs.)
Sat
3 July at The New Wolsey Theatre
4Seasons Theatre Groups presents
SWITCHING ON THE RHYTHM
In aid of the Talitha Koum Trust, Suffolk, a charity providing
a residential therapeutic community for vulnerable women.
Time: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Tickets: £12 / £11 (senior citizens/groups
10+)
Tue 6 to Sat 10 July at The New Wolsey Theatre
The Gallery Players presents
RENT
Music and Lyrics by Jonathon Larson
Book by Jonathon Larson
Based on Puccini's La Boheme
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 10 Tony Awards.
Time: 7.45pm
Tickets: Tuesday 6 July: £8.50 / Wed – Sat:
£13
Tue 13 to Sat 17 July at The New Wolsey Theatre
Appeal Theatre Group (Ipswich) presents
THE PAJAMA GAME
Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell
Music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Based on the novel 7½ Cents by Richard Bissell
of New York.
The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical
effect in this hit romantic comedy from the creators of
Damn Yankees.
Times: 7.45pm / Matinee: Sat 17 July at 2.30pm
Tickets: Tuesday 13 July: £12.50 (special concs.
2 for the price of 1)
Wed – Sat: £12.50 (concs.) / Saturday matinée:
£10.00 (no concs.)
Tickets:
01473 295900
www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Theatre
Royal Norwich
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provided by the venue
Norfolk
and Norwich Festival 2010
tickets
now on sale
Fri
7 - Sat 22 May
The Festival is back with 16 days of world-class music,
theatre, dance
and circus as well as a host of free events and a packed
programme for
families. Highlights include this sensational line-up
at the Theatre Royal.
Friday
7 May 8.00pm
Michael Nyman and David McAlmont
Saturday
8 May 7.45pm
Alain Platel and les ballets C de la B
Out of Context - for Pina UK première
Sunday
9 May 8.00pm
Camille O’Sullivan
Monday
10 - Tuesday 11 May 7.45pm
Michael Clark Company
come, been and gone
Wednesday
12 May 8.00pm
John McLaughlin
Thursday
13 May 8.00pm
Paco Peña
Flamenco sin Fronteras
(Flamenco without borders)
Friday
14 May, 8.00pm
John Cale
When Past and Future Collide
Saturday
15 May 7.30pm
Jordi Savall
Jerusalem UK première
For
a full programme of Festival events, visit www.nnf10.org.uk
The
39 Steps
Theatre
fun and bags of British pluck
Mon
19 - Sat 24 April
I say! Looking for a jolly good evening's entertainment?
Look
no further than THE 39 STEPS, taking place at the Theatre
Royal next week. It's a thrilling tale, adapted from Mr
Alfred Hitchcock's well known film, and won the prestigious
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy.
Follow
the adventures of our hero, Mr Richard Hannay, as he attempts
to thwart a sinister plot to undermine they very Britishness
of our way of life. He's dashing, he's handsome, he's
brave, and he sports a damnably fine moustache into the
bargain.
Recent
scientific developments mean that you can gain an idea
of what to expect by viewing a short film - click here.
Purchasing
your seats for this wonderful show is as easy as pilfering
confectionery from an infant. Call our friendly box office
operatives using your telephonic device on (01603) 63
00 00, or visit the interweb by clicking
here. Seats are commodious and reasonably priced.
FISHER
THEATRE, BUNGAY
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provided by the venue
Saturday
17th April
'AMICI'
Amici is an a capella chamber choir of 20 singers. They
rehearse in the little village of Syleham, Suffolk, although
the singers come from as far afield as Buckinghamshire,
Hertfordshire, North Norfolk, Aldeburgh, and Ipswich.
The choir was formed in 2006 by the present director,
Adrian Knott, and concerts have been given regularly since
then in East Anglia and South West France. They also gave
a concert before Christmas in the Royal festival Hall.
This was in the context of a programme called “Voice
Lab”, which was developed to support amateur choirs.
Their repertoire is varied and includes Renaissance madrigals
and religious music: Byrd, Tomkins, Lassus, Marenzio,
Gibbons, Victoria, etc. They also include in their programmes
parlour songs and part songs from the 19th century, spirituals,
and some more upbeat numbers such as "Autumn Leaves",
"Tea for Two”, “Java Jive”, “Blue
Moon”, and “The Continental”. Eric Whitacre
and Lauridsen are two contemporary composers who also
feature in Amici`s repertoire. While the choir`s programmes
are centred on the Renaissance, they try to include something
for everyone in their programming.
Tues
20th & Wed 21st April - Eastern Angles. “The
Long Way Home” by Charles Way
7.30 pm tickets £10 / £8Conc
Let
the award winning Eastern Angles tell you a story about
A Spirited woman from a faraway village and her journey
through forests and over steep mountains back to the seaside
community of her childhood. Written by highly acclaimed
playwright, Charles Way, the play is an exciting and colourful
story of love and adversity set against a landscape of
extremes.
Fri 23rd April – RoughCast Theatre –
“Tis Pity she’s a Whore” by John Ford
7.30pm Tickets £8 - £6Conc
Roughcast
Theatre Company present John Ford's controversial caroline
era
classic Tis Pity She's A Whore. In great Shakespearean
tradition the play follows two star crossed lovers who
are destined not to be together. A revenge tragedy stuffed
with Sex, Swords and...Siblings.
Wed 28th April – SM Productions present
Harold Pinter's – “The Birthday Party”
7.30pm Tickets £8 / £7Conc.
The Birthday Party was the first full-length play by Nobel
Prize winning playwright Harold Pinter. Two mysterious
strangers arrive at a seaside guest house and begin a
series of frightening party games. Often described as
a comedy of menace, this classic absurdist play marked
an important turning point in British drama.
Cast
Tom Bailey
Claire Bibby
Richard Boakes
Roger Lee
Bill Shelley
Sophia Wells
Directed
by Richard Melchior
Stage Managed by Emily Moitoi-Sturman
Produced by Greg Powles
The Above are just a few events from our current programme
for more information please see the web site at www.fishertheatre.org
