May December 2018 Box Office: everymantheatre.org.uk

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1 May December 2018 Box Office: everymantheatre.org.uk

2 THIS IS YOUR EVERYMAN On Saturday 3rd of March the EveryVoice Choir led by Caroline Mander sold out the theatre with a Broadway and West End Songbook evening. I have come to understand how important all of our choirs are as participation remains high with waiting lists for membership. The picture above highlights just how many members we have and the evening was a celebration for members and their families on the main stage at the theatre. This brochure takes us through the end of 2018 and I am delighted to announce that our annual Pantomime, Aladdin, will be written and directed by Peter Duncan, and will feature the return of Tweedy as Wishy Washy. Book now, as this production is sure to sell out again. Other highlights of the season will be Hairspray in June, Agatha Christie s Love From A Stranger and the launch a national tour of The Full Monty. We are also co-promoting a rather radical new production of Dracula in October. It will be a visually stunning show, premiering in Cheltenham before an extensive UK tour. I have now been at the Everyman theatre for a year and have learned a great deal more about this beautiful building and the excellent staff that run it and look after our guests. I would ask that you take some time to enjoy some of the Studio work we are presenting and if you would like to support any of the work we do with young people and within the community please contact Joe Hackett (joe.hackett@everymantheatre.org.uk) about becoming a theatre donor. Thank you for your continuing support and we look forward to seeing you at the Everyman soon. Mark Goucher Legal advice without the drama Tel: bpe@bpe.co.uk 2 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

3 Make the most of your visit to the EVERYMAN THEATRE The Directors Lounge Experience Available for all performances marked with this logo in the brochure. Pre-Show Meals in Matchams Available for all performances marked with this logo in the brochure. NEW: The Directors Lounge The Directors Lounge offers everyone the chance to have a VIP experience prior to performances at the Everyman Theatre. Relax in the comfort of a private space and enjoy a drink and canapés on arrival. A Directors Lounge experience can be booked for 10 per person online with your tickets or call the box office on Places are strictly limited to 20 per show. Pre-show Meal in Matchams Restaurant Light lunches or suppers served prior to most performances at the Everyman Theatre. Enjoy fresh, seasonal fare prepared in house by our team of chefs. A choice of three main courses and desserts are available from noon for matinee performances and 5.45pm for evening performances for two courses The Café-Bar Brand New Menu The Café Bar is open from 9.30am serving a range of fresh cakes, sandwiches, hot and cold light meals and a wide selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and speciality coffees. It s the perfect space to relax in the heart of Cheltenham. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 3

4 The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk Presented by Kneehigh and Bristol Old Vic Written by Daniel Jamieson Directed by Emma Rice Tue 1 Sat 5 May Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 (see p.60) Perhaps you ve seen them floating over a Russian village? Or perhaps you ve seen her toppling forward, arms full of wild flowers as he arches above her head and steals a kiss. Partners in life and on canvas, Marc Chagall and Bella Rosenfeld are immortalised as the picture of romance. But whilst on canvas they flew, in life they walked through some of the most devastating times in history. Daniel Jamieson s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk traces this young couple as they navigate the Pogroms, the Russian Revolution, and each other. Emma Rice s production (her swan song for Kneehigh) is drawn in a theatrical language as fluid as Chagall s paintings, and woven throughout with music and dance inspired by Russian Jewish tradition. An unforgettable flight of imagination from the producers of The Wild Bride, Dead Dog In A Suitcase, Rebecca and Brief Encounter. A visual gem The Stage Gloriously romantic The Times 4 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

5 Great Expectations Presented by Tilted Wig Productions and Malvern Theatres Written by Charles Dickens Adapted by Ken Bentley Directed by Sophie Boyce Couzens Tue 8 Sat 12 May Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 (see p.60) Charles Dickens timeless classic comes to the Everyman Theatre in a powerful new stage adaptation starring Nichola McAuliffe as Miss Havisham. Following a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict, young Pip is given an unexpected chance to better himself by visiting the reclusive and mysterious Miss Havisham. In the decaying grandeur of her house, Pip falls in love with Estella and helped by an anonymous benefactor, he moves to the bustling city to pursue his dream of winning Estella s heart and becoming part of the educated elite. Great Expectations Starring Nichola McAuliffe Peopled by some of Dickens most colourful and memorable characters and painted in rich, vivid colours across a vast landscape of people and locations, this stunning new version promises a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens universally loved masterpiece. Olivier Award-winner for her role in Kiss Me Kate (RSC), Nichola McAuliffe leads the cast as the iconic Miss Havisham. Nichola is best known for her role in the long running TV series, Surgical Spirit, the films Tomorrow Never Dies and Chéri and her many stage appearances including, The Night of the Iguana in the West End & Alan Bennett s The Lady in the Van. Sponsored by Directors lounge and pre-show meals available. Book online or call the box office on Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 5

6 My Fair Lady An Amateur production Presented by The Cotswold Savoyards Tue 15 Sat 19 May Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Sat 2.00pm Tickets GS/16/25 (see p.60) Winner of six Tony Awards including best musical, My Fair Lady sparkles with wit, elegance and romance, telling the story of an Edwardian cockney flower girl s transformation into the pride of London society. This beautiful production of My Fair Lady will transport you from the streets where you live to the flower markets of London, the racecourses of Ascot and to the glittering heights of an Embassy Ball where everything is Absolutely Bloomin Loverly. Musical numbers include On The Street Where You Live, Get Me To The Church on Time, Wouldn t It Be Loverly, With A Little Bit of Luck and I ve Grown Accustomed to her Face My Fair Lady is a jewel in the crown of the great musicals, written by Lerner and Loewe (Brigadoon, Camelot and Gigi) and based on Bernard Shaw s Pygmalion. Presented by special arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw s play and Gabriel Pascal s motion picture Pygmalion. 6 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

7 BalletBoyz Fourteen Days Co-produced by Sadler s Wells in association with artsdepot Mon 21 Tue 22 May Evenings: 7.30pm Tickets D/GS/ES (see p.60) Dazzling Brilliant Exhilarating The Sunday Times Celebrated across the world for their stunning live performances, films and TV appearances, BalletBoyz are back with four brand new works and the return of an audience favourite. For the new works in the first half of Fourteen Days choreographers Javier de Frutos, Craig Revel Horwood, Iván Pérez and Christopher Wheeldon were teamed with composers Scott Walker, Joby Talbot, Charlotte Harding and Keaton Henson and each given just fourteen days to create their pieces. Playing with the concept of balance and imbalance, the result is an exciting and varied programme of dance and music. Fallen forms the second half of the evening, choreographed by Russell Maliphant and set to a powerful score by French film composer Armand Amar. Fallen won the National Dance Award for Best Modern Choreography in There will be a free Q&A session following the performance on Monday evening. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 7

8 The Carpenters Story One Night of Elvis Forever Jackson Thu 24 May 7.30pm Tickets 30 No Concessions Fri 25 May 7.30pm No Concessions Sat 26 May 7.30pm Tickets No Concession Includes the classic hits (They Long To Be) Close To You, We ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, Only Yesterday and many more! This highly acclaimed concert-style production features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley & pianist Phil Aldridge, spectacular orchestral arrangements from LIVE musicians, and a stage-wide backdrop of video projection. There are Elvis tributes and then there s Lee Memphis King. Lee Memphis King, Europe s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance. He leaves audiences in no doubt that they are witnessing the world s No. 1 Elvis Tribute Artist. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Michael Jackson s Bad Tour. From the Jackson 5 to the King of Pop - Michael Jackson s hits performed 100% live! With sublime musicianship, electrifying choreography and stunning video and special effects, enjoy the Bad album s greatest hits including The Way You Make Me Feel, Man in the Mirror, Dirty Diana, Smooth Criminal, Another Part of Me plus the title track and featuring Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Can You Feel It and many more. Ugly Duckling Presented by Northern Ballet Wed 23 May 2.00pm and 4.00pm Tickets 10 (Adult) 8 (Under 16) C/LS No Further Concessions Don t miss the return of Northern Ballet with their hugely popular child friendly ballet Ugly Duckling. Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings as well as with frogs, cats and even a fox, but realising she is not like any of these animals, she is left sad and alone. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and realises that she was beautiful all along. As seen on CBeebies, Northern Ballet s sell-out productions for children are not to be missed. 8 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

9 Monty Python s Spamalot - The Musical An Amateur production Presented by Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society Tue 12 Sat 16 June Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Sat 2.00pm Tickets No Concessions A new(ish) musical lovingly ripped off from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail that s funnier than the Black Death! From the company that brought you Sister Act and Legally Blonde, CODS is proud to bring you one of the most hilarious and silliest pieces of theatre you re ever likely to encounter. Rude Frenchmen, can-can dancers, the Lady of the Lake and her Laker girls, killer rabbits, catapulting cows and the somewhat odd Knights who say Ni! are just part of the adventures and dangers awaiting King Arthur and his trusty (sorry) rusty Knights of the very, very, very round table in their quest for the Holy Grail! It leaves you that high and weak with laughter The Guardian Lovingly ripped off from the classic 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is the fun-filled irreverent parody of the Arthurian legend that has had audiences roaring in the aisles around the world. A smash hit on Broadway and the West End. The show was nominated for a staggering 14 Tony Awards on its debut, winning Best Musical and was seen by an astonishing 2 million people during its original run. Join us on an adventure of a lifetime, (no sorry - lunchtime). Spamalot is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) 1180 Avenue of the Americas, 8th Floor, New York, NY Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 9

10 GRIPPING ENTERTAINMENT THE TIMES A TAUT, SLICK PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THE STAGE Tue 19 Sat 23 June Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 (see p.60) 10 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

11 F I E RY A NGEL I N A S OCIATION WITH ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON P RESENT FIERY ANGEL IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON PRESENT Love From A Stranger 1936 Agatha Christie Limited. AGATHA CHRISTIE and the Agatha Christie Signature are trademarks of Agatha Christie Ltd. All rights reserved Love from a Stranger 1936 Agatha Christie Limited. AGATHA CHRISTIE and the Agatha Christie Signature are trademarks of Agatha Christie Ltd. All rights reserved A whirlwind romance with a handsome and charming stranger sweeps Cecily Harrington off her feet and she recklessly abandons her old life to settle in the remote and blissful surroundings of a country cottage. However, her newfound love is not all that he seems Electric with suspense and with a shocking twist, this edge-of-your-seat, rarely seen thriller by the UK s greatest crime writer is rediscovered in a brand new production by Lucy Bailey (Gaslight, Dial M for Murder) designed by Mike Britton. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 11

12 Sizzling Summer Sounds The Johnny Cash Roadshow My Leonard Cohen Material Girl : A Tribute to Madonna Mon 25 June Tue 26 June Wed 27 June The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family! The Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer/ songwriter Clive John. After sold out shows across Europe this is a bigger and better show than ever, accompanied by emotive screen visuals. This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world. Stewart D Arrietta and his band bring Leonard Cohen s raw and distinctive style to life in this stirring celebration offering imaginative interpretations of the great singer-songwriter s most powerful works. This is Cohen s music as you ve never heard it before. Celebrating the greatest songs from the Queen of Pop, Madonna! Through incredible vocals, amazing dancers, video footage and narration, audiences will be taken on a journey through the scandals, controversy and of course the music of one of the world s most iconic figures. Featuring all the hits including Like A Virgin, Papa Don t Preach, Vogue, Crazy For You, Into The Groove, Like A Prayer, Express Yourself and many more A week of diverse productions to soundtrack your Summer Nights with food and drink specials for every performance! Evening Times: 7.30pm Ticket Prices: No Concessions Buy Tickets To Two Concerts and Get Another Concert Free! 12 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

13 Sizzling Summer Sounds That s Life: The Frank Sinatra Story Totally Tina Dancing Queen Thu 28 June Fri 29 June Sat 30 June A brand new production celebrating the life and music of one of the 20th centuries greatest icons taking you from the legend s first recordings with the big bands, his rise and fall and the women, notorious connections and collaborations that assured his rise to international stardom.. The UK s official No 1 Tina Turner tribute! Justine Riddoch and her cast capture the spectacle of Tina s live concerts with energetic dance routines, flamboyant costumes and their own unique twists. A new set for 2018 includes songs chosen by the fans; I Can t Stand The Rain, I Don t Wanna Lose You and Legs, alongside classics like Simply The Best and Nutbush City Limits. You ll go home buzzing! Prepare for an action-packed party featuring all the greatest hits from ABBA, Grease and the 70 s! Featuring the classics Dancing Queen, Waterloo, and Mamma Mia, along with 70 s hits Greased Lightning, You re The One That I Want, Car Wash, YMCA, and Boogie Nights! Relive the nights when ABBA ruled the dance floor and experience the classic 70 s era in all its glory. Griff Rhys Jones: Where Was I? Mon 2 July 7.30pm Tickets 25 No Concessions Join the star of Not the Nine o clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men In A Boat as he airs stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies from forty years of travelling - down rivers and up mountains, into Africa, out of India, and across the arid wastes of the BBC canteen. It s a career, if you mean bouncing chaotically downhill without a map. STUDIO THEATRE Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 13

14 The Gruffalo s Child Tue 3 - Thu 5 July Tue 1:30pm, Wed and Thu 10.30am and 1.30pm All tickets for Groups of 10+ C/LS ADAPTED FROM JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER S AWARD-WINNING PICTURE BOOK LIVE ON STAGE The Gruffalo s Child Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 Macmillan Children s Books Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo s Child - with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her on tour this autumn. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo s Child ignores her father s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn t really exist... does he? Tall Stories returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation. Lovingly and simply brought to the stage Evening Standard Fun, daft and a little scary! Time Out Perfect children s entertainment The Scotsman Everything good children s theatre should be The List Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups. 14 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 14

15 Dinosaur World Live Fri 6 - Sun 8 Jul Fri 4.30pm, Sat and Sun 11.00am and 2.00pm Tickets 16 Family Ticket (4 tickets) 60 C/LS Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive, dinomite adventure for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Book now for this entertaining and mindexpanding jurassic adventure, live on stage! Box Box Office: Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 15 15

16 Mischief Movie Night Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd present the Mischief Theatre production Direct From The West End Tue 10 Saturday 14 July Evening Times: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu and Sat 2.00pm Ticket Prices: D/GS/ES/16/25 Cinema-spoofing long-form improv from the Mischief Theatre troupe and ye gads they re good Dominic Cavendish, Daily Telegraph STARRING THE ORIGINAL COMPANY OF Mail on Sunday Direct from a sold-out West End run the award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery return with Mischief Movie Night! An improvised movie live on stage at every performance. You suggest a genre, location and title and Mischief Theatre s improvisers bring the show to life, complete with rewinds, fast forwards, directors, cuts and a tailor-played live score. Starring them, directed by YOU, Mischief Movie Night is a guaranteed comedy blockbuster! The evening will also include a 20/30 mins taster of new work by the Mischief Company. Stay on after the interval to see the next thing that could go wrong from Mischief Theatre! Starring the original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong and BBC TV Christmas Specials, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, the team are delighted to be back in the UK, fresh from their six-month run on Broadway. Special Directors Lounge Packages available. Top price seat and A VIP Directors Lounge Experience for Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

17 EVERYMAN THEATRE ASSOCIATION LET S BE FRIENDS Wendi Peters, Jeff Rawle, Sue Holderness and Paul Nicholas If you re passionate about theatre and want to enjoy a host of benefits and discounts, join our membership scheme from only 35 per year! As a Friend, you ll get access to an exclusive member-only programme of events while supporting your local theatre too! After all, we all need a Friend... ETA Benefits include: Advance notice as soon as shows are confirmed Priority access Invitations to VIP Meet the Cast parties, Director s Drinks receptions and launches Regular newsletters to keep you up-to-date with news and events at the Everyman Free programmes on renewal of membership Programme of social events, including backstage tours and talks Ticket discounts Discounts at various Gloucestershire stores and organisations Jessie Wallace and Shane Ritchie For more details and to join call the Box Office on or boxoffice@everymantheatre.org.uk everymantheatreassociation.org.uk You can become one of our Friends from as little as 35! Can you afford not to join.? Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 17 17

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19 Sherlock Holmes: The Final Curtain Presented by Theatre Royal Bath and Kenny Wax Written by Simon Reade after Arthur Conan Doyle Mon 16 Sat 21 July Evenings: Mon Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 (see p60) Could this be the final curtain for the world s greatest detective? Sherlock Holmes lives in retirement on the South Coast. He keeps bees, occasionally casts his fly fishing rod, even plays his Stradivarius when the rheumatism allows. All too aware that he s older and slower, he s concerned that he might have lost his touch, paranoid that he is an easy target for his enemies. There have been so many over the years. He never truly believed Moriarty - his arch nemesis - died at the Reichenbach Falls. So when Mary Watson (wife of his former associate Dr John Watson) tracks him down, telling him she has seen her long-dead son, James, through the window of 221B Baker Street, apparently alive and well, Holmes is determined to solve the mystery and confront his own demons at the same time. Chilling, gripping and filled with unforeseen twists and revelations, this new thriller has been commissioned by Theatre Royal Bath from award-winning dramatist Simon Reade, previously Literary Manager at the Royal Shakespeare Company. This world premiere production reunites the dream team of Robert Powell and Liza Goddard following huge acclaim for their performances in Single Spies and Relatively Speaking. Robert Powell received multiple awards and a BAFTA nomination for his portrayal of Jesus in Franco Zefferelli s Jesus of Nazareth. His numerous credits include Holby City on television and Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell and King Charles III on stage. Liza Goddard is one of the UK s favourite actresses. Her extensive stage credits include Lady Windermere s Fan, An Ideal Husband and the Everyman Theatre s production of A Passionate Woman. Her television work includes cult classics Doctor Who and Bergerac. Directors lounge and pre-show meals available. Book online or call the box office on Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 19

20 That ll Be The Day Mon 23 Tue 24 July 7.30pm Tickets No concessions Re-Take That Wed 25 July 7.30pm Tickets No Concessions Heatwave & Odyssey Sat 28 July 8.00pm Tickets No Concessions The UK s premier rock & roll production returns with a brand new show! An outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music. This latest production features a fantastic new line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on-stage! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock & roll! RE-TAKE THAT are quite simply the biggest, best and most authentic tribute to one of the biggest British pop acts in history. Celebrating 10 years as the nation s favourite tribute show with the incredible new WONDERLAND SHOW featuring ROBBIE LIVE. Return to the glory days of disco, funk and soul with real dance music legends and enjoy a sensational evening of non-stop, dancefloor anthems including Boogie Nights, Going Back to My Roots, Always and Forever and Use It Up Wear It Out. 20 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk STUDIO THEATRE

21 Awful Auntie Presented by Birmingham Stage Company A SPECIAL SUMMER HOLIDAY TREAT Tue 31 July Sat 4 August Evenings: Tue Sat 7.00pm Matinees: Wed - Sat 2.00pm Tickets Adults Under 16s Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Under 16s) (see p.60) Illustrations Tony Ross, Lettering of author s name Quentin Blake, 2010 When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie! From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie! A triumphant adaption of David Walliams much loved book! What s Good To Do A real gem! Exciting, thrilling, heartwarming and memorable another huge dramatic hit! What s On Live It s a fantastic production I loved it! Can t wait for you to see it. David Walliams Box Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 21

22 FEATURING OVER 40 OF THE BEATLES GREATEST HITS! The Beatles concert you never got to see! Tony Dibbin The audience loved every minute! Manchester Evening News 22 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

23 Let It Be The Beatles Musical Tue 28 August Sat 1 September Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS 16/25 (see p.60) Come Together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular new concert jam-packed with over 40 of The Beatles greatest hits! Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world s greatest rock n roll band. Relive The Beatles meteoric rise from their humble beginnings to the heights of Beatlemania with live performances of early tracks including Twist and Shout and She Loves You as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Plus experience an amazing reunion concert featuring later hits including Back in the USSR, Live and Let Die and Here Comes the Sun. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! THE HIT BEATLES MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END A non-stop parade of hits Daily Telegraph Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 23

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25 The Full Monty Written by Simon Beaufoy Thu 6 Sat 15 September Evenings: Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu and Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 The Full Monty is one of the most acclaimed British films EVER and THE FULL MONTY stage play has become one of the most phenomenal theatrical productions EVER. This CHUFFING BRILLIANT production about six out-of-work, impoverished steelworkers from Sheffield with nothing to lose, took the world by storm and has become one of Britain s most successful shows. Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production has received standing ovations every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award. Featuring Gary Lucy who has made the part of Gaz his own, with an all-star cast of Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Joe Gill, Kai Owen and James Redmond with songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should drop absolutely everything and book today! Directors lounge and pre-show meals available. Book online or call the box office on Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 25

26 The Goon Show SKIN Presented by 201 Dance Company Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show Mon 17 September Evenings 7.30pm Tickets 18 D/GS (see p.60) Tue 18 September Evenings 7.30pm Tickets 18 D/GS/ES (see p.60) Wed 19 September Evenings 7.30pm Tickets 18 GS (see p.60) Part of the Cheltenham Comedy Festival The iconic British radio shows brought to hilarious life on stage. Broadcast by the BBC from The Goon Show changed the face of British comedy. It was primarily written by Spike Milligan who starred alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine. The Goon Show pioneered the use of innovative sound effects, full-length shows with proper storylines (rather than sketches), surrealism, parodies of serious works, topical satire and just plain silliness. Its continued appeal lies not just in the way it deals with eternal truths about the way the world works but because it is FUNNY. Presented by Apollo Theatre Company in association with Spike Milligan Productions Ltd 201 Dance Company s awardwinning hip-hop theatre comes to the Everyman for the first time ever. Fusing urban and contemporary styles with an original score, choreographer Andrea Walker directs a cast of 6 dancers in a fast paced, emotionally driven story of family, identity and belonging. Age guidance 12+ There will be a Q&A session in the auditorium following the performance. 201 have created a masterpiece of sensitivity Ed Fringe Review Walker has considerable gifts as a storyteller and dance-maker The Guardian Part of the Cheltenham Comedy Festival The Campest Cult Classic of all time gets the Singalonga treatment it s been SCREAMING for! Featuring the film, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Meatloaf and Richard O Brien, it s the most outrageous, riotous, kitsch, wonderful romp ever. If you ve done The Time Warp before, you ll never have done it quite like this! The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free interactive props bag. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! Please note that this is a screening of the iconic movie and not a live stage show. 26 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk ONE NIGHTER PERFORMANCES 26 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

27 Russian State Opera presents Carmen and La Traviata Thu 20 Fri 21 September Evenings 7.30pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 (see p.60) The Russian State Opera returns to the Everyman Theatre with two more spectacular productions of some of the greatest opera classics performed with an orchestra of over 30 musicians. Carmen (Thursday) By Georges Bizet Sung in French with English Surtitles The story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. José abandons his childhood sweetheart and military duties, yet loses Carmen s love to the glamorous toreador Escamillo. Love, treachery, passion and betrayal, Carmen has it all. La Traviata (Friday) By Giuseppe Verdi Sung in Italian with English Surtitles A love story shrouded in sacrifice and misunderstanding. La Traviata contains some of Verdi s most beautiful and memorable music. A deeply moving opera filled with emotion and strokes of genius, an unforgettable, powerful experience. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 27

28 Ross Noble El Hablador Sat 22 September Evenings 8.00pm Tickets 29 No concessions Who is El Hablador? It s Ross Noble. Ross Noble returns to dance around the stage spinning out all the nonsense in his head into a hilarious stand up show. Part of the Cheltenham Comedy Festival Cheltenham Comedy Festival Book everymantheatre.org.uk or call the box office on Events Include Mon 17 September The Goon Show Everyman Theatre (page 26) Tue 18 September In Conversation with Standard Issue Magazine Parabola Arts Centre Thursday 20 September One Man Stranger Things Cheltenham Town Hall Phil Jupitus Parabola Arts Centre Scallywags Comedy The Beehive Tickets are now on sale through the Everyman Theatre Box Office for the 2018 Cheltenham Comedy Festival. Wednesday 19 September Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show Everyman Theatre (page 26) Gary Delaney Parabola Arts Centre Dylan Moran Cheltenham Town Hall Dane Baptiste Everyman Studio Theatre Friday 21 September Jeremy Hardy Parabola Centre Saturday 22 September Ross Noble Everyman Theatre Festival Finale Cheltenham Town Hall 28 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

29 Junior Summer School: Raiders of the Lost Park Musical Theatre Summer School for 7-11 Year Olds Mon 30 July to Sat 4 Aug 2018 Cost 125. Call the Box Office on When there s something mysterious going on at the park and nobody wants to know, who can save the day but Indie and the gang? If you re aged 7-11, why not come along for the adventure of a lifetime with the Everyman Theatre? Featuring singing, dancing and acting, join us to put on a play in a week with a chance to do an Arts Award Explore, perform for your invited friends and family, and help us solve the mystery of the Lost Park! Senior Summer School: STOMP Inspired Summer School Musical Theatre Summer School for Year Olds Mon 13 to Fri 24 Aug 2018 Cost 200 to include 2 tickets per participant for family and friends to watch the Main Stage performance on August 24th. Join us this Summer Holiday for a STOMP! Inspired Musical Theatre Summer School, featuring explosive energy, dance, drama and song. Designed to develop existing talent and nurture new participants, the Everyman s established Summer School encourages creativity and ensures a great deal of fun is had by all! Come and challenge yourself as a performer by learning techniques that blend comedy, dance and pure rhythm! Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 29

30 An Epic, Gothic Masterpiece A EUROPEAN PREMIÈRE DIRECT FROM SINGAPORE 30 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

31 Dracula Presented by The Touring Consortium Theatre Company in association with the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Directed by Joe Harmston Fri 28 September Sat 6 October Evenings: Mon Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 (see p.60) The European Première of a brand-new stage adaptation of the classic thriller. Dracula is one of the most universally iconic novels ever written. A monumental, genre defining classic that is known the world over and remains the father of all gothic thrillers. This brand-new stage adaptation of Bram Stoker s book is brought to opulent and irresistible life in a contemporary interpretation that includes all the definitive characters and spine-chilling fear. Completely re-imagined by a world-class creative team from London s West End and Broadway, discover the story that started them all. In Transylvania, enter the castle of Count Dracula and his three brides. The Count, who feeds on the elixir of young blood to look youthful, will take you on a deliciously evil ride as he pursues his victims and encounters Jonathan Harker, Professor Van Helsing and Dr. Seward along the way. Emotionally fulfilling, utterly terrifying, spellbindingly addictive, will this Dracula ever die? Bram Stoker s Dracula was first published in 1897 and has since been made into countless radio, TV and Hollywood films. Inspiring the recent resurgence in vampire mania and the Twilight movie series, Dracula on stage will be a must-see. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 31

32 The National Theatre s Landmark Production Returns After a Sell-out West End Season J B PRIESTLEY S CLASSIC THRILLER AN INSPECTOR CALLS DIRECTED BY STEPHEN DALDRY WINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDS

33 The National Theatre Production of An Inspector Calls Written By: JB Priestley Directed by: Stephen Daldry Tue 9 Sat 13 October Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Wed, Thu and Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 Stephen Daldry s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley s classic thriller returns after a sell out West End season. Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, winning more awards than any other production in history, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 4 million people worldwide. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers. Every time Stephen Daldry s great production of this JB Priestley play returns, its power and pertinence feel all the more striking. The Independent, Nov 2016 An Inspector Calls is a monumental, timeless image, reminding us that community and all that nonsense should never be disregarded Evening Standard It is great to see a new generation encountering this sobering and sadly relevant piece of theatre. Financial Times Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 33

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35 Othello Presented by English Touring Theatre, Oxford Playhouse and Shakespeare at thetobacco Factory Tue 16 Saturday 20 October Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu and Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 One of Shakespeare s most startlingly contemporary plays a masterful depiction of a life torn apart by prejudice. Venice; a western colonial power employs the newly-married Othello, a Muslim general, to lead their army against the impending Turkish invasion. The strain of fitting into a society riven by discrimination and fear soon take their toll. Manipulated by Iago, Othello s life quickly unravels as he turns on everything he holds dear. Following a critically acclaimed tour and London run, Richard Twyman s vital production of Othello is brought to the stage by UK Theatre Award winners English Touring Theatre in a co-production with Oxford Playhouse and Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory. The production of Othello includes violence and strong language, age guidance 12+ One of the best I have seen The Observer Director Richard Twyman s riveting production excels at depicting the racial and religious tensions underlying Othello and Desdemona s peril The Guardian An astute and powerful production The Times Articulate, dynamic and thrilling The Stage Image from the 2017 tour of Othello. Photo by The Other Richard. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 35

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38 The Comedy About A Bank Robbery Kenny Wax Ltd & Stage Presence Ltd Present A Mischief Theatre Production Tue 30 October Sat 3 November Evenings: Tue Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Wed, Thu & Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS 16/25 (see p.60) FROM THE CREATORS OF Photos of the original West End cast Ocean s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this dynamite new comedy direct from The West End! Following the phenomenal sell-out success of their multi award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre return with their latest Olivier award-nominated smash hit, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery. A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the security guards are on the take. Can it be safely stored or will it all go horribly wrong? Don t miss this smash-and-grab hit comedy that s guaranteed to deliver swag loads of laughter. Book now, it d be criminal to miss it! Swag loads of pleasure Sunday Telegraph This is the funniest show in the West End Daily Telegraph A fast and fabulous comedy caper The Times Spectacular madness Whatsonstage.com 38 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

39 Sara Pascoe: Ladsladslads Sun 4 Nov 7.30pm Tickets 22 The Magic of Motown Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm Tickets: No Concessions Following a sell-out run in London s West End, the multi award-winning comedian and star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, QI and Taskmaster, takes her new show on tour. Always honest, always regretting it later, Sara opens her heart and mouth again to share the adventures of the last year. Full of jokes, hope and white wine LadsLadsLads is the thinking person s stag do. Recommended age 16+ Whipsmart winningly funny Brian Logan, The Guardian Her most personal show yet and perhaps her most accomplished. Beautifully structured.. knowing, yet effortless Daily Telegraph Celebrate the sound of a generation as the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more, are sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band. This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Get Ready, Dancing In The Streets, My Girl, Blame It On The Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, My Cherie Amor, All Night Long, Heatwave and many, many more. 39 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk Box Office: ONE NIGHTER Everymantheatre.org.uk PERFORMANCES Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

40 An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan Beyond The Barricade A Hundred Years On Wed 7 November 7.30pm Tickets: 34 No Concessions Sat 10 November 7.30pm Tickets D/GS Sun 11 November 4.00pm Tickets No Concessions Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions. Drawing on their wealth of experience they present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed.. The UK s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour now in its 19th successive year. Featuring past principal performers from Les Misérables. Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course featuring a stunning finale from Les Misérables. The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss (Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Misérables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals. An Armistice Day tribute, commemorating the end of the First World War. This epic musical one-off event will feature professional actors, the Songbirds vocal group, the Everyman Theatre s community choirs and youth theatre, together with Cheltenham s own Silver Band. Leading the evening will be writer, broadcaster and national treasure Pam Ayres. A lavish celebration of music, poetry and scenes. Tickets free for retired or active members of the Armed Forces. Presented by The Everyman Theatre 40 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

41 Swan Lake and Giselle Presented by Russian State Ballet Thu Nov 8 Fri Nov 9 Evenings: 7.30pm All Tickets D/GS/16/25 Join us for an unforgettable journey as the Russian State Ballet returns to the Everyman Theatre to present two of the most celebrated ballets of all time. Swan Lake Thursday By Tchaikovsky 135 years ago, audiences heard Tchaikovsky s music for Swan Lake for the very first time. From that moment on, the world of ballet would never be the same again. Swan Lake captures the full range of human emotion and will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime. Giselle Friday By Adam The classic ballet of the Romantic era that transformed the dance world when it was first performed in Featuring dramatic and technically challenging choreography Giselle tells the story of a beautiful peasant girl who kills herself upon the discovery of her true love s promise to another. Box Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 41 41

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43 Trial By Laughter A Watermill Theatre Production Written By: Ian Hislop and Nick Newman Mon 12 Sat 17 November Evenings: Mon Sat 7.30pm Matinees: Thu and Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/ES/16/25 Following critical acclaim for The Wipers Times, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman have once again taken inspiration from real life events for their new play Trial By Laughter. There will be a post-show Question and Answer session with Ian Hislop and Nick Newman on Tuesday evening. William Hone, the forgotten hero of free speech, was a bookseller, publisher and satirist. In 1817, he stood trial for impious blasphemy and seditious libel. The only crime he had committed was to be funny. Worse than that he was funny by parodying religious texts. And worst of all, he was funny about the despotic government and the libidinous monarchy. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 43

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45 The Messiah Written By Patrick Barlow With additional material by John Ramm, Jude Kelly and Julian Hough Mon 19 Sat 24 November Evenings: Mon Sat 7.30pm Thu and Sat 2.00pm Tickets D/GS/16/25 The Greatest Story Ever Told As it actually might have been on stage. Featuring three towering talents playing a cast of thousands and the world s most loved music as it might have been. A comedy of Biblical proportions by the writer of The Olivier Award-winning and Tony nominated The 39 Steps. Join the absurdly talented Maurice Rose Players: Maurice Rose BscABTA (Hugh Dennis) and his theatre company of one the magnetic Ronald Bream AA (John Marquez) alongside Mrs Doreen Small DipMus (Lesley Garrett), the distinguished but terribly stubborn opera singer, in a Christmas satire complete with audience interaction that conjures up the sublime, the ridiculous and the truly angelic. The Power The Passion The Glory The Story of.. THE MESSIAH Hugh Dennis is one of Britain s best loved comics and an award winning and multi-award nominated actor and writer. He s star of the BBC2 hit panel show, Mock The Week and BBC1 s hilarious sitcom Outnumbered. He is also a firm radio favourite, both writing and presenting Radio 4 s award winning comedy The Now Show and Radio 2 s It s Been A Bad Week. Lesley Garrett CBE is Britain s best-known soprano, regularly appearing in opera, musical theatre, concert, television and on CD s. For more than 30 years she has enjoyed one of the most successful careers of any modern-day, classically trained soprano. From Rossini s famed opera The Barber of Seville at the Coliseum, to West End musical hits, The Sound of Music and Carousel, Garrett has become a real national treasure. John Marquez is best known for his role as PC Joe Penhale in the ITV series Doc Martin and Ray Wilson in the BBC drama In The Club. The Messiah promises to be the funniest and most magical Nativity you will ever see playing in Cheltenham directly prior to Christmas. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 45

46 Tweedy returns in The pantomime where wishes do come true Over 15,000 tickets already sold. Book now to avoid disappointment! Written and Directed by Peter Duncan 46 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

47 Aladdin Written and Directed by Peter Duncan Design by Phil R Daniels and Charles Cusick Smith Starring Tweedy Tickets 5-33 Tweedy returns as Wishy Washy for more comic genie-ous in the most magical pantomime of them all! Don t miss an all new, bigger-and better production written and directed by legendary Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan. Polish your magic lamp and book a magic carpet ride to the Everyman Theatre for the highlight of the season Aladdin The pantomime where wishes do come true! Tickets 5-33 Schools Family Ticket 70 Family Ticket from 80 Family Ticket from 85 Purple Performances Orange Performances Blue Performances Concession: 2.00 off for under 16 s, students, Access performances: Relaxed on 9th Jan and Audio described on 11th Jan at 2pm Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 30-Nov 1-Dec 2-Dec 2.00pm 2.00pm OFF 7.00pm 6.00pm 3-Dec 4-Dec 5-Dec 6-Dec 7-Dec 8-Dec 9-Dec 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 2.00pm OFF 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 6.00pm OFF 10-Dec 11-Dec 12-Dec 13-Dec 14-Dec 15-Dec 16-Dec 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 12.00pm 12.00pm OFF 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 17-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec 20-Dec 21-Dec 22-Dec 23-Dec 10.00am 10.00am 10.00am 2.00pm 2.00pm 12.00pm OFF 2.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 4.00pm 24-Dec 25-Dec 26-Dec 27-Dec 28-Dec 29-Dec 30-Dec 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00PM OFF 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00PM 31-Dec 1-Jan 2-Jan 3-Jan 4-Jan 5-Jan 6-Jan 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00pm 12.00pm OFF 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm 7-Jan 8-Jan 9-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan 12-Jan 13-Jan OFF 10.00am 10.30am? 10.00am 2.00pm 2.00pm 12.00pm 2.00pm 4.00pm? 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 4.00pm Christmas in the Studio Theatre presented by Hammerpuzzle Theatre Company in co-production with The Everyman Theatre The Velveteen Rabbit Thu 29th November Sun 23 December Perfect for children under 7 who may be too young for the Pantomime The Old Curiosity Shop Wed 5th Sun 23 December

48 MUSIC WEEK in the Studio Theatre Edd Donovan and The Wandering Moles Jackie Oates John Otway Jim Causley Wed 2 May 8.00pm Tickets No concessions Thu 3 May 8.00pm Tickets No concessions Fri 4 May 8.00pm Tickets No concessions Sat 5 May 8.00pm Tickets No concessions Edd Donovan is a highly distinctive singer and songwriter with a rare, original talent. His sound is heartfelt comforting, yet challenging wise. Originally from Merseyside, he has made his home in Cheltenham. Summery alt-country to gladden the heart Tom Robinson BBC6music A singer and fiddle player hailing from Staffordshire. Her unique treatment of English ballads and songs and pure, haunting singing style has attracted increasing attention. In 2009 she was the winner of two BBC Folk Awards; The Horizon Award for best new comer & Best Traditional Track Award. She also made the top 10 on the Mojo album of the year chart Cor Baby, that s really John Otway playing in the Everyman Studio Theatre!? Expect madcap mayhem and some scintillating stunts from a man old enough to know better and be surprised at what really lies underneath the tomfoolery. During the past decade Causley has been nominated for no less than five BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. He has also won the Spiral Earth Singer of the Year award in 2014 and presented his own folk music show on BBC Radio Devon. Since the release of his debut album, Causley s unique voice and persona have helped him become one of the most well-loved and respected figures of today s contemporary roots and folk scene. Presented by Buzz Buzz Buzz 48 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

49 In the Studio Theatre JAZZ IN THE STUDIO THEATRE Presented in partnership with Cheltenham Jazz One Small Step Sat 12 May 2.00pm and 4.30pm All Tickets 8 Family Ticket (4 Tickets 28) Quentin Crisp: 8pm Naked Hope Tickets No concessions Fri 18 May 7.45pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Just William s Luck Wed 23 Thu 24 May Evening 7.45pm Matinee Thu 2.00pm Tickets / 10 Conc Check your oxygen,adjust your space suit and buckle up for the biggest mission of your life the ignition sequence has begun. 5 seconds and counting ,000 kilometres from home... 2 superpowers in the ultimate tussle... 1 giant leap for mankind. Recounting history s greatest adventure, the race between the United States and the Soviet Union to send the first man to the moon, One Small Step is an inventive, funny and surprisingly moving action-packed show for all the family Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope is a solo show which debuted to rave reviews at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival. Naked Hope depicts the legendary Quentin Crisp at two distinct phases of his extraordinary life. Naked Hope is a glorious, truthful and uplifting celebration of a genuinely unique human being, and of the urgent necessity to be yourself. I wrote a play once and people acted in it, but they forgot their parts, so it didn t come to much, but it was a jolly fine play all the same Shedload Theatre maintains the essence of Richmal Crompton s JUST WILLIAM stories in this riotous hour of slick and clever theatre that will appeal to children and adults alike. It would be impossible not to go along and have a laugh. Thoroughly accessible to anyone whether they know the books or not. Presented by Oxford Playhouse Written and Performed by Mark Farrelly Presented by Shedload Theatre Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 49

50 In the Studio Theatre Gypsy Queen An Evening with Keith Thompson Taking Flight Festival Sat 26 May 4.30pm & 7.45pm Tickets / 10 Conc Tue 29 May 7.45pm Tickets / 9 Conc Fri 1 Sat 2 June Evenings 7.45pm Matinees: Sat 2.00pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Can two men raised to fight ever learn to love? The story of Gorgeous George O Connell, bare-knuckle fighter and traveller, who enters the world of professional boxing which puts him on a collision course with his roots, his identity and his greatest fear. In the opposite corner, gay boxer Dane The Pain Samson, the young pretender and son of a boxing legend, is fighting his own battles that lead to a tragedy that neither could predict. Gypsy Queen is an unconventional love story between two fighters who discover the greatest challenge lies outside the ring. A triumphant return to the Studio Theatre on the heels of constant touring throughout Europe, as a solo artist and with his band. Keith s acclaimed albums include the acoustic, Steel Strings & Bruised Reed and Two Minutes to Midnight. Don t miss the man who delivered one of the best acoustic based blues albums you ll hear this year Blues in Britain. A festival of three new family friendly short plays which are the culmination of Red Dragonfly s nationwide search to find new and emerging writers from Britain s East Asian, South Asian and South-East Asian communities. These productions bring stunning new stories to the stage stories that could only have been made in Britain Featuring: Khon by Michael Phong Le, Clarissa by Lehka Morrison and Taylor Swift s Dog by Samuel Daram. This project is supported by funding from Arts Council England Presented by Rob Ward Presented by Red Dragonfly Productions 50 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

51 Naming The View Wed 6 Sat 9 June Evening 7.45pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc In the Studio Theatre JAZZ IN THE STUDIO THEATRE 8pm Love Lies Bleeding Tickets Asylum Monologues No concessions Wed 13 Sat 16 June Evenings 7.45pm Matinees Sat 2.00pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Fri 22 June Evening 7.00pm Tickets / 10 Conc Shakespeare s comedy The Taming Of The Shrew concludes with a speech by the once feisty Katherine declaring unreserved obedience to her newly married husband. Her character has certainly changed, but is it because of their mutual love and understanding or the bullish controlling ways of her husband? Naming The View is a modern day re-imagining of Katherine after thirty years of marriage. Everyman regulars Jenny Wren Productions (The Hound of the Baskervilles; Burke and Hare; Remember, Remember) present Love Lies Bleeding, a world premiere by Jamila Gavin (Coram Boy). Two young women, Gwen and Dodo, share a flat in London at the outbreak of World War II. Gwen joins the WRAC, while star-struck Dodo, training to be an actress, soon finds herself entertaining the troops. Dodo s family have Nazi sympathies and she gradually finds herself being pulled in opposing directions: where should her loyalties lie? Matters come to a head after Dunkirk when she is forced not only to choose between the two men in her life but also to make up her mind which side she is on. The first script created for our Actors for Human Rights project, Asylum Monologues is a first-hand account of the UK s asylum system in the words of people who have experienced it. The Actors for Human Rights programme was founded in 2006 and is a network of more than 700 professional actors across the UK who are dedicated to drawing public attention to human rights concerns. We respond to requests for rehearsed readings of our documentary plays and can go anywhere at any time. ice&fire explores human rights stories through performance. We put human rights at the core of everything we do to make accessible theatre for a wide range of audiences across the UK. Presented by Finding The Will Presented by Jenny Wren Productions Presented by Ice&Fire STUDIO THEATRE Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 51

52 In the Studio Theatre Harmony and Humour From the Songbirds Much Ado About Nothing Beneath The Blue Rinse Wed 27, Thu 28 and Sat 30 June 7.45pm Tickets 12.50/ 11 Conc Tue 3 Thu 5 July 7.45pm Tickets: 11.50/ 10 Conc Fri 6 Sat 7 July 7.45pm Tickets: 11.50/ 10 Conc Come along to the Studio where Songbirds will be presenting a night of Harmony and Humour. Beautiful close part harmony and comedy sketches to give you a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Caroline Mander and Luc Bailey from our very own EveryVoice choir will be joining forces with fellow Songbirds Kate Hall, Jenny Gardiner and Kate Louise Carr... along with funny man Mark Kempner. This will be one night not to miss. November The Great War has come to end and, the men of the British military forces are returning to their homes. Don Pedro and his comrades are coming at last to Messina (a little known village on the edge of the Cotswolds) where they are met by friends, old and new. Join us as we visit one of Shakespeare s best loved comedies featuring the very best of the Bard s wit and wisdom. Beneath the Blue Rinse is an outrageous comedy, exposing how society views and treats the elderly. When an unscrupulous young salesman enters an old lady s house, he learns what it is like to be ignored, vulnerable and subject to the care of others. This is comedy with a vicious bite. Presented by Rain or Shine Theatre Company Presented by Living the Drama in partnership with Kepow Theatre Company 52 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

53 Darren Hayman performing Breaking God s Heart In the Studio Theatre JAZZ IN THE STUDIO THEATRE Presented in partnership with Cheltenham Jazz The Picture Of 8pm Dorian Grey Tickets No concessions The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Changed My Life Forever Sat 14 July Evening 8.00pm Tickets 13 No Conc Thu 20 Sat 22 September Evenings 7.45pm Matinees Sat 2:00pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Wed 26 September 7.45pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Twenty years on from the release of Indie band Hefner s acclaimed debut, Darren Hayman gives a rare nod to the past with a special solo performance of the seminal album Breaking God s Heart. Released in 1998, the album quickly helped gain the band a loyal following in the UK, Europe and in the USA. Since Hefner Darren has forged a prolific solo career that has long been championed by BBC6music amongst others, once described by Stewart Lee as the thinking person s indie pop legend and unaccredited national treasure. This show will give a fascinating insight into how it all began. Dorian Gray, young and beautiful, sinks deep into a frivolous lifestyle of selfish abandon, seeming unchanged by corruption and untouched by age. But behind a locked door, beneath a heavy curtain, Dorian s portrait tells a different story... An original adaptation by the company of Oscar Wilde s haunting story of evil, debauchery and scandal, featuring unique puppets created for the show and a powerful original soundtrack. Q: Is there anything more frustrating than being a One Hit Wonder? A: Maybe being a One Hit Wonder Tribute Act. This play tells the story of two Tribute Wannabees, Bob and Eric, who meet at an audition which might be their last chance for fame. Both are only a song away from making their dreams come true... but Rock n Roll can break your heart. Their dedication stands out, their history is uncovered and their future unfolds... A story driven along by songs from the sixties that might lead them to the promised land. Presented by Buzz Buzz Buzz Presented by Box Tale Soup Presented by Isosceles in association with Useful Idiots Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 53

54 In the Studio Theatre Hattie Briggs Thu 27 September 8.00pm All Tickets 15 Gulliver Returns Fri 5 October 7.45pm Tickets 11.50/ Concessions Lily and the Albatross Sat 6 October 2.00pm and 5.00pm Tickets: 8.00 Family Ticket (4 tickets) 28 Hattie Briggs is a 24 year-old singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist. Recently named Fender Undiscovered Artist of the Year 2017, she won the prize of supporting Lucy Rose at the prestigious O2 Shepherd s Bush Empire. Her crystalline vocals, and insightful lyrics resonate across all ages, rekindling old memories and capturing imaginations. Combined with catchy melody lines and a cheeky, charismatic stage presence, it s unsurprising Hattie is seriously impressing industry figures and fans alike. Catch her in a small venue while you still can. A haunting new play about loss, displacement and enduring love; inspired by Swift s savage masterpiece Gulliver s Travels. Raging, tragic and magical, Gulliver Returns is the story of grieving couple lost in a contemporary world far stranger than anything Swift could have imagined. From the company behind the 2016 UK tour of The Man Who Would Be King. Flawless The Stage In a small coastal village where life revolves around the sea there lives a girl who walks to a different rhythm. While the whims of the water control the daily routines of the community, Lily has a different perspective and finds herself gazing into the sky, where birds swim weightlessly above her head before stealing the precious fish from the fishing nets. Lily longs for more; more freedom, more excitement and more time out at sea but tradition and expectation holds these dreams just out of reach. Then one day a very special bird flies in from across the water, one which has travelled an inconceivable distance, one that makes Lily question everything and gives her the nudge she needed to truly stretch her wings. Presented by Buzz Buzz Buzz Presented by Dawn State Presented by Tall Tree Theatre 54 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

55 The Unknown Soldier In the Studio Theatre Mono-Black: A Double Bill featuring solo performances from 8pm the Black Experience Tickets No concessions JAZZ IN THE STUDIO THEATRE Presented in partnership with Cheltenham Jazz Jane Eyre Wed 10 - Fri 12 October 7.45pm Thu and Fri 2.00pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Sat 13 October 2.00pm and 7.45pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Mon 22 - Wed 24 October 7.45pm Tickets / 10 Conc Jack stayed on when the guns fell silent, to search the battlefields for the boys that could not go home - for the dead and the missing, for both enemy and friend. And amongst the rusty wire and unexploded bombs Jack is looking for something looking for someone. He has a promise to keep and debt to repay, and now there is this strange request from the generals. A story of comradeship, betrayal and of promises both broken and kept following the carnage of World War One. Featuring On Her Own Ground Meet 3 women whose life stories show that vision plus action can change anything! Join Madam C J Walker, Amy Jacques Garvey and Amy Ashwood Garvey on a journey post slavery, through Garveyism, Harlem renaissance, Pan Africanism and beyond. A solo piece fusing storytelling, drama, movement and song. Walking on Eggshells A piece of performance poetry describing personal struggles, stories and perspectives on surviving. Very much influenced by the Black diaspora experience and the struggle for justice and equality. It encompasses the contemporary world as well as learning from the past and looking towards the future. After a harsh and cruel childhood, the young Jane becomes the governess to the daughter of the enigmatic Mr Rochester. As Jane and Rochester s relationship grows, it is overshadowed by doubt, dark shadows and terrible secrets. Following the success of Wuthering Heights and Far From the Madding Crowd, Hotbuckle bring its inventiveness, humour and unique magic to Brontë s compelling tale. Presented by Grist To The Mill Productions Presented by Kumba Nia Arts and Unlock The Chain Presented by Hotbuckle Productions Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 55

56 In the Studio Theatre JAZZ IN THE STUDIO THEATRE Presented in partnership with Cheltenham Jazz 6 Women Knock Knock Not: Lady Chatterly s Lover Sat 27 October 2:00pm and 7.45pm Tickets / 10 Conc Tue 30 October 6.30pm 9.50 Family Ticket (4 tickets) 28 Thu 1 November 3.00pm and 7.45pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Six women, all in a different decade of their lives, meet and take part in a scientific study one weekend. Could this be the study which answers once and for all if there is such a thing as a unique female experience, and proves why women need twenty minutes more sleep per night than men? Inspired by interviews conducted with women about their lives and funded by Arts Council England, the NHS, the University of Oxford and Oxford City Council. Once upon a time, tucked away in a small rickety cottage, deep in the heart of the forest, a woodcutter goes about his life in a world of woodland magic. When one day a stranger knocks at his door bringing with her a most unexpected of spells. But when the pressure of social expectation worms its way to the centre of their lives bringing confusion to theirhearts, a choice must be made; stay and conform or run and be free or is there another way? Hot Coals return with a fairytale of love and longing, expect to laugh and cry in this poignant and moving piece using physical theatre, clown and mask to capture the hearts of grownups and thinking families. Knock Knock has been created to be completely inclusive to both deaf & hearing audiences. Suitable for ages 9+ A Mel Brooks style parody following the story-line of the D.H. Lawrence novel...with a few twists. Long contemplative looks into the middle distance, moments of touching drama, plenty of farce and a gentle stroke of innuendo. Presented by Under Construction Theatre Company Presented by Hot Coals Theatre Presented by Happy Idiot 56 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 56 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

57 In the Studio Theatre The Frank Harrison Piano Trio Communicate Shivers Monday 5th November 8.00pm Tickets 16 Wed 7 November 7.45pm Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Sat 10 Nov 2.00pm and 7.45pm All Tickets 11.50/ 10 Conc Cheltenham Jazz presents another night of amazing jazz in the Everyman s Studio Theatre with The Frank Harrison Piano Trio. Frank Harrison is one of the most talented young musicians I have heard Ronnie Scott I should have mentioned it before, my Mum, she, last year, she passed. James is suffocated by his past. Based on true events, this is one couple s journey through bereavement, love, pregnancy, superheroes and enforced pen maintenance. It s a story about the importance of talking, opening up and grieving at the right time and about not letting your past determine your future. An intimate and gripping story about life and death, developed in association with Cruse Bereavement Care. A trio of delightfully thrilling ghost stories, set to the haunting sounds of the violin. The Book of Darkness & Light contains within it some of the most chilling tales ever told. Supernatural mysteries stir from its pages. You feel a prick on your neck. Your book tingles. A monstrous thing creeps in the shadows. Is it all in your mind? Tricks of the light? Or something far more sinister? One thing is for certain: these stories will give you the shivers. Presented by Sheepish Productions Presented by The Book of Darkness & Light in association with LittlyMighty Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 57

58 Calendar PERFORMANCES VENUE Pg. PERFORMANCES VENUE Pg. The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk Tue 1 Sat 5 May Main House p.4 Naming the View Wed 6 Sat 9 June Studio p.51 Edd Donovan Wed 2 May Jackie Oates Thu 3 May John Otway Fri 4 May Studio p.48 Studio p.48 Studio p.48 Monty Python s Spamalot The Musical Tue 12 Sat 16 June Love Lies Bleeding Wed 13 Sat 16 June Love From A Stranger Tue 19 Sat 23 June Main House p.9 Studio p.51 Main House p.10 Jim Causley Sat 5 May Great Expectations Tue 8 Sat 12 Ma One Small Step Sat 12 May My Fair Lady Tue 15 Sat 19 May Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope Fri 18 May BalletBoyz Fourteen Days Mon 21 Tue 22 May ABIGAIL S PARTY P.6 Ugly Duckling Wed 23 May Just William s Luck Wed 23 Thu 24 May The Carpenters Story Thu 24 May One Night of Elvis Fri 25 May Forever Jackson Sat 26 May Studio p.48 Main House p.5 Studio p.49 Main House p.6 Studio p.49 Main House p.7 Main House p.8 Studio p.49 Main House p.8 Main House p.8 Main House p.8 Asylum Monologues Fri 22 June Sizzling Summer Sounds Mon 25 Sat 30 June Harmony and Humor from the Songbirds Wed 27 Thu 28 and Sat 30 June Griff Rhys Jones: Where Was I? Mon 2 July The Gruffalo s Child Tue 3 Thu 5 July Much Ado About Nothing Tue 3 Thu 5 July Dinosaur World Live! Fri 6 Sun 8 Jul Beneath The Blue Rinse Fri 6 Sat 7 July Mischief Movie Night Tue 10 Sat 14 July Darren Hayman performing Breaking God s Heart Sat 14 July Studio p.51 Main House p Studio p.52 Main House p.13 Main House p.14 Studio p.52 Main House p.15 Studio p.52 Main House p.16 Studio p.53 Gypsy Queen Sat 26 May An Evening with Keith Thompson Tue 29 May Studio p.50 Studio p.50 Sherlock Holmes: The Final Curtainl Mon 16 Sat 21 July That ll Be The Day Mon 23 Tue 24 July Main House p.18 Main House p.20 Taking Flight Festival Fri 1 Sat 2 June Studio p.50 Re-Take That Wed 25 July Main House p Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

59 Calendar PERFORMANCES VENUE Pg. PERFORMANCES VENUE Pg. Jazz in the Studio Theatre: Martin Speake Quartet Mon 23 April Studio p.56 An Evening with Keith Thompson Tue 29 May Studio p.56 English Touring Opera Tue 24 Fri 27 April Main House p.20 Spamalot Tue 12 Sat 16 June Main House p.31 Honey Sat 28 April Studio p.53 Love From A Stranger Tue 19 Sat 23 June Main House p.32 The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk Tue 1 Sat 5 May Edd Donovan Wed 2 May Jackie Oates Thu 3 May John Otway Fri 4 May Jim Causley Sat 5 May Great Expectations Tue 8 Sat 12 May One Small Step Sat 12 May ABIGAIL S PARTY P.6 My Fair Lady Tue 15 Sat 19 May Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope Fri 18 May BalletBoyz Mon 21 Tue 22 May Northern Ballet: The Ugly Duckling Wed 23 May Main House p.22 Studio p.54 Studio p.54 Studio p.54 Studio p.54 Main House p.24 Studio p.55 Main House p.27 Studio p.55 Main House p.28 Main House p.29 Sherlock Homes: The Final Curtain Mon 16 Sat 21 July That ll Be The Day Mon 23 Tue 24 July Hot Summer Temptation Wed 25 July Heatwave and Odyssey Sat 28 July Awful Auntie Tue 31 July Sat 4 August Let It Be The Beatles Musical Tue 28 August Sat 1 September The Full Monty Thu 6 Sat 15 September The Goon Show Mon 17 September Skin Tue 18 September Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Wed 19 September Russian State Opera House Thu 20 Fri 21 September Main House p.34 Main House p.36 Main House p.36 Main House p.36 Main House p.38 Main House p.39 Main House p.40 Main House p.42 Main House p.42 Main House p.42 Main House p.43 Just William s Luck Wed 23 Thu 24 May Studio p.55 Ross Noble El Hablador Sat 22 September Main House p.44 The Carpenters Story Thu 24 May Main House p.29 Dracula Fri 28 September Sat 6 October Main House p.46 One Night of Elvis Fri 25 May Gypsy Queen Sat 26 May Main House p.29 Studio p.56 The Comedy About A Bank Robbery Tue 30 October Sat 3 November Main House p.48 Hairspray Tue 29 May Sun 3 June Main House p.30 Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 59

60 Information Everyman Theatre Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HQ How to book The Box Office is open Monday-Saturday for phone bookings 9.30am-6.00pm and in person 9.30am-8.00pm, unless there is no performance, in which case we close at 6.00pm. We are normally closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays; however when a performance is taking place the Box Office will be open 2 hours beforehand. Online: everymantheatre.org.uk By telephone: By Post: Send a cheque payable to Everyman Theatre to the Box Office. Please add 1.00 to have your tickets posted to you. Reservations: Reservations will be held for a maximum of 3 working days. Refunds/Exchanges: We do not refund tickets, (unless the show is cancelled or there is a major change to the production) so please check carefully when booking. We will exchange tickets for another performance of the same production, if available, or, if we have sold out we will offer to resell your tickets; however we offer no guarantee of sale. In both instances 48 hours notice is required and there is a fee of 2.00 per ticket. Changes: This brochure is correct at time of printing. The Everyman Theatre reserves the right to make alterations to the programme, prices and/or casting. Late Arrivals: Every effort will be made to admit latecomers as soon as a suitable break occurs, but admission is not guaranteed. Babies/Toddlers: Theatre visits are not suitable for children under two years, except for shows aimed at children. Children under 5 will not be admitted to performances unless the performance is indicated with a C symbol in the brochure. Children under 12 will not be admitted without a parent or guardian. Booster seats are available in the stalls foyer for younger children sitting in Stalls and Circle levels. Parking: The nearest car park is the Regent Arcade multi-storey on Regent St, open from 8.00am-00.30am. Please note: the car park will close to incoming traffic at 8.00pm. Arrive after 5.30pm: Arrive before 5.30pm: normal hourly charges apply to your stay. Customers can also pay online for parking before or up to 24 hours after leaving car park at Please note: There is no wheelchair access from the Regent Arcade car park when the Regent Arcade shopping centre is closed. Outside pantomime season, the suggested coach drop-off and pick-up point is Royal Well Bus Station, but waiting time is limited to 15 minutes. See for further details. Please note: The management reserves the right to ask any ticket holder causing a disturbance to leave the theatre without refund. Access Facilities T Parking for blue badge holders in Regent Street. Level access for wheelchairs into the theatre from Regent Street. Wheelchair spaces are available in the Stalls (ramped access). One wheelchair space is available in the Everyman Studio Theatre. One free ticket (main house only) for the carer of a person with disabilities who cannot attend events unaccompanied. Proof of eligibility in the form of a DLA or PIP certificate is required (except for wheelchair users or the registered blind) when collecting free carer tickets. Accessible toilets on Stalls level. Guide/assistance dogs welcome. Large print or Braille brochures available on request. We have an infra-red sound enhancement system in the main auditorium. Using a headset (with or without a hearing aid), you can boost the volume of the performance. Ask our usher at the kiosk for a headset. We offer; Audio described performances and touch tours. Captioned performances. Sign interpreted performances. Relaxed performances. Please see individual performance pages or our website for further information. If you would like to join our Access List, please contact Sally-ann Rhodes on or sally-ann.rhodes@everymantheatre.org.uk Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk

61 Seating Plan Choose your own seat and book online 24 hours a day everymantheatre.org.uk SAVERS Group Savers (GS) Groups of 10+: 2.50 off price bands 1-3. For groups of 20+ organiser s ticket is free. Education Savers (ES) Special rates for schools and college groups of 10+, price bands 1 (stalls only)-4, limited availability. Group and School Bookings call Sally- Ann Rhodes / tickets available to customers between the ages of 16 and 25. Lap Seats (LS) Complimentary lap seat tickets available for children under 18 months who will not be occupying their own seat. DISCOUNTS 3.50 off price bands 1-2 for members of the Everyman Theatre Association ( 1.50 in Studio Theatre) 2.00 off price bands 1-3 for under 16s, over 60s, NUS cardholders, jobseekers and recipients of income support ( 1.50 in Studio Theatre). Please Note: Green seats may have restricted view or restricted legroom. Only one discount or saver is available per ticket and proof of eligibility is required. All discounts and savers are subject to availability. Box Office: Everymantheatre.org.uk 60

62 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPCOMING SEASON Dinosaur World Live! Fri 6 - Sun 8 July The Full Monty Thu 6 Sat 15 September The Comedy About A Bank Robbery Tue 30 October Sat 3 November Funded by Supported by