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The People’s Theatre
Stephenson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5QF
We can accommodate
up to five wheelchairs
in the Main Auditorium.
Regrettably, the Studio
Upstairs is not accessible
to those with mobility
problems. Please contact
the Box Office regarding
wheelchair spaces and
accompanying carer
seats as these cannot
be booked online.
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Loop system
The Main Auditorium and the
Studio Upstairs have a loop
system installed. Hearing aid
users can amplify the sound
from the stage by switching
their aid to the ‘T’ setting.
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Parking
There is limited parking at
the Theatre. Should it be
necessary to park elsewhere,
patrons are requested not
to park on Holderness or
Beatrice Road. The Corner
House car park is for Corner
House patrons only. Please
note, fines are now being
enforced for misuse.
Spring/Summer 2016
Box Office 0191 265 5020 www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
General information
What’s on
Daytime opening hours
Telephone
10.30am – 1.00pm Monday – Friday
0191 265 5020
(option 2 for Box Office)
Evening opening hours
Non performance weeks
Post
7.30 – 8.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday
for advance bookings.
Postage costs £1.
Alternatively tickets can be
held at the Box Office for
collection in advance or on
the night of the performance.
Performance weeks
From one hour prior to curtain-up for bookings on the
door (subject to availability).
7.30 – 8.30pm Monday – Friday for advance bookings.
Please note: during the Summer of 2016 the theatre is
undergoing a refurbishment which may affect public access.
Any alternative routes will be clearly signposted. If you are
a wheelchair user or have mobility problems then please
check with the Box Office in advance of attendance so
that we can make sure that your needs are catered for.
Additionally, Box Office days and hours may vary at short
notice. We recommend telephoning in advance before
making a trip in person.
The Box Office will be closed during the day Monday
7th until Friday 11th March, and in the evenings from
Monday 18th July until September.
Richard III
No booking fees apply. You
can select your own seats
and pay securely.
19th Mar (p19)
Newcastle Gang Show
Be My Baby
Heroes
29th Mar – 2nd Apr (p19)
19th – 23rd Apr (p 9)
3rd – 7th May (p11)
Sense & Sensibility
Jumpy
Live and Let Dance
24th – 28th May (p13)
14th – 18th Jun (p 15)
25th – 26th Jun (p19)
Sage Academy
Lords and Ladies
Katherine Brett
Academy of Dance
All online bookings are
non-refundable. However,
tickets can be exchanged
via the Box Office.
Prices
Full price £13.50
Concession £11.00
Thank you
Full price £10.00
Concession £7.00
29th Jun, 5th – 6th Jul (p19)
12th – 16th Jul (p17)
If you would like to make a further donation please go to:
www.peoplesfund.org.uk
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Heaton Voices
8th – 12th Mar (p 7)
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
Young People’s
Ticket Prices
Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated!
25th – 27th Feb (p5)
Online booking
Other closing times to be confirmed – please see
the note above regarding the refurbishment.
£1 from every ticket goes towards our Redevelopment
Fund, our most significant project in 50 years.
Eclipse
28th – 29th Jul (p19)
Shows using this logo are performed by a visiting company
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Studio
Upstairs
I am a
walking
Universe,
I am
25th – 27th
February 2016
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £10.00
Concession £7.00
Eclipse
2016 sees the National Theatre Connections Festival mark
its 21st year. To celebrate, they have selected 12 plays from
previous years and 500 youth theatres and school groups
to perform, involving more young people than ever in
making theatre.
The playwright Simon Armitage is Professor of Poetry
at the University of Sheffield and the University of Oxford.
The language of the play therefore will be a great challenge
for our Young People’s Theatre members and is an excellent
chance for us to tell this interesting and unusual tale.
by Simon Armitage
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Six friends are interviewed by the police after the disappearance
of Lucy Lime, a strange unnerving girl whom they met beneath
the cliffs on a Cornish beach, just before the total eclipse
of the sun. What happened to her, what happened to them?
A Youth Theatre production
Book tickets 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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Conscience is
but a word that
cowards use,
devised at first
to keep the
strong in awe
Richard III
8th – 12th
March 2016
Shakespeare’s dark and bloody re-writing of history dramatises
the ruthless rise to power of the English king known ever since
as one of theatre’s greatest villains.
Starts 7.30pm
The sly and dissembling Duke of Gloucester murders his way
to the English throne in a Machiavellian coup d’etat; but his
reign is short-lived, as the ghosts of his murderous past come
back to haunt him.
Tickets £13.50
Concession £11
by William Shakespeare
Perhaps surprisingly, this is only the second time the People’s
Theatre has staged the Bard’s classic in our century-long
history. So be sure to get along to catch what will be
a memorable production of this epic tale.
An
amateur production
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Book tickets 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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The longer
you hold her,
the harder
it’ll be
19th – 23rd
April 2016
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £13.50
Be My Baby
Concession £11.00
Production may
contain smoking
The swinging sixties are so firmly associated with sexual
liberation that it’s easy to forget the generation of young,
single mothers who never had it so bad. Set in a dour
northern maternity home in 1964, we follow the fortunes
of 19 year-old Mary Adams, unmarried and seven months
pregnant. Forcibly sent to the home by a mother intent on
keeping up appearances, Mary has to cope with the dawning
realisation that she will have to give the baby up for adoption
whether she likes it or not. Only her record player and the
upbeat songs of the era keep her sane.
by Amanda Whittington
Be My Baby was first staged to unanimous acclaim and full
houses at the prestigious Soho Theatre in 1998 with Eleanor
Bron and Diana Quick.
An
amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
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Book tickets 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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Studio
Upstairs
Don’t talk to me
about Autumn…
September
and October
are living death
3rd – 7th
May 2016
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £13.50
Heroes
Concession £11.00
It’s 1959 and Philippe, Gustave and Henri, three veterans
from the First World War, dream of making their escape
from the old soldiers’ home – well, at least as far as the
poplar trees on the hill. The gentle humour of this play arises
from the foibles of these men as they wait for inevitable
death, which they avoided in the trenches of their youth.
by Gérard Sibleyras, translated by Tom Stoppard
Sibleyras’s Le Vent des Peupliers premiered at Wyndham’s
Theatre, London, in 2005 as Heroes. This English-language
version by acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard won the
Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. The
People’s Theatre is proud to give the play its premiere
on Tyneside.
This amateur production of Heroes is presented by special
arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD
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Book tickets 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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The more I know
of the world,
the more I am
convinced that
I shall never see
a man whom I
can really love!
Jane Austen’s
Sense and
Sensibility
24th – 28th
May 2016
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £13.50
Cheated of their rightful inheritance, the Dashwood sisters and
their mother are forced from the comfort of their family home
to live in a humble Devon cottage. But the eminently sensible
Elinor and the impulsive Marianne are nonetheless determined
to find love, chasing their dreams to London and back again.
adapted by Jessica Swale
Jessica Swale’s charming, funny, and beautifully crafted
adaptation wrings every ounce of heartbreak, irony, and
romance from Jane Austen’s dearly-loved comedy of manners.
For Austen devotees, this will certainly delight and newcomers
to her work will be captivated.
This amateur production of Sense and Sensibility (Swale) is
presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD
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Book tickets 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
Concession £11.00
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Crisis…?
It’s called
being fifty!
14th – 18th
June 2016
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £13.50
Jumpy
by April De Angelis
This amateur production of Jumpy (De Angelis) is presented
by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD
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Concession £11.00
This play includes
very strong language,
adult themes and may
contain nudity
Hilary once protested at Greenham Common. Nowadays,
her protests tend to focus on persuading her contemptuous
teenage daughter to fully clothe herself when she goes out.
A marriage in ruins and a career on the rocks only add to
the perils of life for a middle-aged mum in Walthamstow.
Where did it all go wrong?
This frank and very funny family drama questions parental
anxieties and explores the life, the worries, the strength, and
the vulnerability of the post-feminist urban woman. Jumpy
premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2011 to
rave reviews and subsequently transferred to the West End.
We are proud to give this play its Tyneside premiere.
Book tickets 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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I thought
unicorns
were more...
Fluffy!
12th – 16th
July 2016
Terry Pratchett’s
Lords and Ladies
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £13.50
Concession £11.00
Let us transport you to the weird, faraway Discworld, where
King Verence is to marry Magrat Garlick, a witch who’s finding
it rather awkward adapting to court life at Lancre Castle. But an
incursion of elves from a parallel universe prompts an outbreak
of mischief, involving trolls, morris dancers, and even the odd
passing orang-utan.
adapted by Irana Brown
We’re no strangers to Discworld and this funny and fast-moving
adaptation of (the much-missed) Sir Terry’s fourteenth novel
sees the welcome return of Granny Weatherwax and Nanny
Ogg to our stage. It promises to be lots of fun, so book early
to avoid disappointment!
This amateur production of Terry Pratchett’s Lords and Ladies is
presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD
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Book tickets 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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Visiting companies
Northern Rock Foundation Gallery
Heaton Voices
19th Mar ‘16
With original arrangements from Musical Director Richard
Scott, Heaton Voices sing songs from today and from the
past; from far afield and from close to home.
Booking PT Box Office
Newcastle Gang Show
29th Mar – 2nd Apr ‘16
Our keen young Scouts and Guides, supported by some of
the older more experienced members of the Gang, present
a show packed with modern numbers from the charts along
with items from musicals, sketches and dance. The Finale will
naturally include Ralph Reader’s original songs in order to retain
our roots firmly in Gang Show tradition. For three hours of live
entertainment, you can’t get much better than this.
Booking PT Box Office
Starts 2.00pm & 7.00pm
Matinee 2nd Apr at 2.00pm
Stages School of Dance presents
25th – 26th Jun ‘16
Live and Let Dance
After the huge success of our last show in May 2014, this
is our most ambitious show to date. All our students, with
the exception of our toddlers, have the opportunity to perform
in the shows. It takes an enormous amount of work, planning,
time, creativity, choreography, teaching and rehearsal to bring
a show to life.
Forthcoming exhibitions
When I was a Lad - Harry Wears
A selection of acrylics sets the main theme of this exhibition,
showing North East life in the not-so-distant past.
Exhibition 19th Apr – 20th May ‘16
Preview 18th Apr, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Landscapes of the Mind - Bernadette Koranteng
This exhibition uses symbolism to convey a personal story.
Using mixed media the artist creates images with a strong
sense of atmosphere.
Exhibition 24th May – 10th Jun ‘16
Preview 23rd May, 6.30 – 8.30pm
The Gallery will then go dark until September due
to refurbishment.
Booking PT Box Office
Tickets £12 Concession £10
We hope you enjoy the show and are suitably amazed,
surprised, shaken, and also stirred!
Sage Academy
Part-time, advanced and full-time students of the
Sage Academy join together to perform in their annual
summer showcase.
Starts 1.30pm & 5.00pm
Tickets £10 Under 16s £5
Booking 0191 224 5604 or
www.sage-academy.co.uk
Katherine Brett presents
28th – 29th Jul ‘16
Academy of Dance
Booking Available from Katherine
Brett Academy of Dance
Choreographed and rehearsed at our Jesmond studios,
perfected and staged at the People’s Theatre, our summer
show is the culmination of a years’ work for children and staff
alike. We aim to showcase the talents of the children and
students in an entertaining and diverse evening of dance.
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29th June ‘16
5th & 6th July ‘16
When I was a Lad - Harry Wears
Landscapes of the Mind Bernadette Koranteng
As well as the preview nights indicated, our forthcoming exhibitions are open from 6.30pm on performance
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With your help we will get there!
Many thanks to all the
individuals, national and
local trusts and public
agencies that have
helped so far towards our
redevelopment, your support
is very much appreciated.
It’s not long to go now
before we begin major
redevelopment to The
People’s Theatre.
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We’d like to take this
opportunity to thank everyone
for the support we’ve already
received. Thanks to our
audiences and visitors, to
our membership and to
theatre lovers. You have given
generously so far through
ticket sales, regular payments,
text and online giving and
bequests. Your generosity
is fantastic!
Thanks too, to the national
and local trusts and
foundations that have both
given and pledged significant
amounts towards our target
of £1,600,000.
We’re more than a third of
the way towards our most
significant redevelopment in
50 years. About £800,000 is
still needed to fully transform
this venue to include:
• a truly inspiring, new
Studio Theatre space
on ground floor level
Please help us to go
all the way.
• full access to all areas
of the venue for wheelchair
and mobility restricted users
Thank you!
• new lighting and heating
systems that will reduce
our carbon footprint
President of the People’s Theatre
• an improved exterior
and a new foyer, bar, gallery
and archive display area.
Michael Chaplin
Now is your chance
to put the icing on our
redevelopment cake!
Go to:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/
peoples-theatre-studio and
be part of our thrilling crowd
funding venture. For a very
limited period you can snap
up some unique and exciting
rewards as a thank you for
your donation.
You can find out more about and make a donation to the redevelopment at
www.peoplesfund.org.uk or email [email protected]
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Get involved
Book your tickets
Joining the People’s Theatre
Theatre hire
Concessions
Group bookings
The People’s Theatre is always delighted to welcome
new members. New Members’ nights are held monthly in
the theatre Greenroom at 7.30pm. For dates, please visit
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk or telephone 0191 265 5020.
Interested in hiring
the theatre?
The concession price applies to those who are aged 60
and over, unwaged, students or children (18 or under).
Please contact the Venue
Manager for details.
We are also able to offer one free ticket for the assistant
of a disabled person who is not able to attend the
theatre unaccompanied.
10% discount for parties of
10+. Please telephone the
Box Office to make a Group
Booking as this discount
cannot be applied online.
Just come along, enjoy a tour of the backstage areas,
wardrobe and rehearsals. Then over a drink in the bar have
a chat with some current members and get the membership
details and costs. If you think it’s for you the £5 registration
gives you three months provisional membership. Our members
have a wide variety of skills and are always willing to share
their knowledge of the theatre with new members.
T 0191 2759875
M07757938031
E peoplesvenuemanager
@hotmail.com
Ticket exchange
Season tickets
SAVE MONEY! Buy a Season Ticket to receive one Main
Stage PTAG production FREE when booking for all four
in the Season.
Prices: £40.50 full price / £33 concession.
Young People’s Theatre
The Young People’s Theatre is Newcastle upon Tyne’s
oldest established youth theatre for 11 – 17 year olds.
Members meet every Thursday from 6.00pm – 8.00pm
to improvise, rehearse, play theatre games and discover
more about all aspects of theatre. Membership is free.
For all enquiries, visit www.ypt.org.uk or write to us c/o
The Secretary, The Young People’s Theatre, Stephenson
Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF.
Please contact the Box Office by telephone or in person.
(Season Tickets cannot be bought online).
Season Tickets are available until Saturday 12 March 2016.
Reserved tickets
Reserved tickets must be paid for within 7 working days.
If there are not 7 working days between the date of booking
and the performance, tickets must be paid for by 30 minutes
before show start.
Costume hire
Tickets not paid for by this time are eligible for resale.
Looking for a costume for a play or perhaps a fancy dress
party? Whatever your reason, the People’s Theatre has
an extensive Wardrobe Department that hires costumes
at very reasonable rates.
Please note
Call in any Monday between 7.30pm – 9.00pm, term-time
only. For information, please visit www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
or contact our Wardrobe Department on a Monday evening
on 0191 265 5020 (option 5).
All concessions, discounts and exchange information
listed here refers to People’s Theatre productions only.
Terms and conditions for Visiting Companies may differ.
Every effort was made to ensure the information in
this brochure was correct at the time of going to print
(December 2015).
All tickets are
non-refundable.
We are able to exchange
unwanted tickets for another
night of the same show, or for
another show in the season
(subject to availability).
Latecomers
Please note, customers
arriving late for productions
in the Studio Upstairs will
not be admitted until the
interval. If customers arrive
after the interval or there
is no interval, latecomers
will not be admitted.
Collecting pre-paid
tickets
Tickets already paid for can
be collected from the Box
Office in advance during
opening hours or on the door
in person from an hour prior
to the show starting.
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