Redgrave Theatre - Clifton College

Programme April 2014 – July 2014
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Contents
and introduction
Calendar ‘At a Glance’ ..................................................... Page 1
The Programme ........................................................................ Page 2 – 9
Clifton College Productions ................................... Page 10
Useful Information ................................................................. Page 11
Box Office Enquiries ........................................................... Page 12
Seating Plan.......................................................................................... Page 13
How to Find Us .......................................................................... Back Cover
Welcome to the 2014 Summer Programme, This
year see a slight restructuring of our calendar to
allow for the development of the Clifton College
drama productions, which this year include
David Copperfield and an outside production of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
your coffee cravings before settling down to
enjoy the shows.
As well as these great College productions we
also have some of the best of Bristol’s dramatic
societies performing a wide selection of musicals
– from old favourites such as ‘The Sound of
Music’ and ‘The Gondoliers’ to less well known
(but still Tony award winning) shows such as
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ (Don’t worry the
performance is a lot more upbeat than the title
would suggest).
This year also sees the return of the Bristol Old
Vic Theatre School’s West Country Tour which
will be gracing us with a performance of ‘Sauce
for the Goose’ before heading off into deepest
darkest Cornwall.
As well as a theatrical feast the Redgrave now
has a brand new coffee machine capable of
producing coffee shop quality cappuccinos,
lattes and espressos so why not turn up to the
performances a little early this year and satisfy
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David Fells,Theatre Manager
Theatre STAFF:
Karen Pickles (Director)
David Fells (Theatre Manager)
Keifer Spencer (Theatre Technician)
0117 315 7411
0117 315 7602
0117 315 7602
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CALENDAR At A Glance
APRIL
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5
The Gondoliers
Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12
Hair
Sunday 13
Kabaret Paranienormalni
Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26
The Sound of Music
Tuesday 29 – Wednesday 30Annie Get Your Gun
MAY
Thursday 1 – Saturday 3Annie Get Your Gun
Wednesday 7 – Saturday 10Sauce For the Goose
Wednesday 21 – Friday 23
David Copperfield
Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31
West Side Story
JUNE
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7
The Drowsy Chaperone
Wednesday 25 – Friday 27
The Pre Play
Saturday 28 Monday 30A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Please note: Some events may not be listed in this programme, please see our website
for details of all shows. For Box Office numbers please see page 12.
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Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society present
The Gondoliers
OCTOBER
APRIL
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 April
7.30pm
Saturday Matinée at 2.30pm
Tickets£
Full Price14.00
Concessions12.00
Box Office
0117 907 9122
www.bristolgsos.co.uk
“The Gondoliers” is a wildly colourful show involving
Italian peasant girls, a wimpish and impecunious
Spanish Duke and his entourage and the usual
hilariously preposterous plot that we have come to
expect from Gilbert & Sullivan (as well as a group of
gondoliers of course).
First performed at the Savoy Theatre, London, 7th
December 1889, the opera has become one of
the most exuberant and joyous of the entire G&S
repertoire.
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The Society‘s production team includes:
Eric Wetherell: Musical Director
John Telfer: Director
James Helps: Designer
Lauren Gibbons: Costume design
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OCTOBER
april
Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 April
7.30pm
Saturday Matinée at 2.30pm
HAIR
Bristol Amateur Operatic Society present
Tickets£
Pre-booked12.50
On the door
14.00
Group Bookings = 10 tickets for the price of 9
Box Office
0792 738 2668
[email protected]
www.ticketsource.co.uk/baosbristol
Following their award winning productions of ‘A
Chorus Line’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and ‘Chess’
“HAIR was/is the strongest anti-war
statement ever written”.
“Aquarius, Hair, Let the Sunshine in...
These were not only songs of an era, they
were songs of a generation...They are
timeless”.
the late 1960’s has a generation been as
passionate and excited about standing up
for what they believe in”.
Let the sunshine in!
Registered Charity Number: 1069065
“Hair is more than a show about war, sex
& drugs, or rock and roll. At its core, it’s a
show about the power of youth. Not since
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Zenith Media LTD present
Kabaret
Paranienormalni
OCTOBER
april
Sunday 13 April
4.30pm and 8.00pm
Tickets£
All Tickets22.00
Box Office
www.kabaretywuk.co.uk/index-18.html
Po tylu latach znacie już Paranienormalnych na wylot,
ale takiej odsłony się nie spodziewaliście. Koniec żartów,
śmiechów i chichów! Paranienormalni porzucają wygłupy
na rzecz prawdziwego, szlachetnego teatru.Teraz
Mariolka zmierzy się z ciężarem greckich tragedii, a
Balcerzak podejmie się głównej roli w dziele Szekspira.
Paranienormalni - Polish comedy group. Cabaret was
founded in 2004 in Jelenia Gora. Today, one of the
most popular comedy shows in Poland, which can
be seen in many television productions. One of the
most famous characters created by Paranienormalni is
blonde Mariolka, played by Igor Kwiatkowski.
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OCTOBER
APRIL
Tuesday 22 April – Saturday 26 April
7.30pm
Saturday Matinée at 2.30pm
St. Mary’s Players present
The Sound
of Music
Tickets£
Adults14.00
Under 16s 11.00
Box Office
0845 519 9048
SMP are proud to present the world famous musical
“The Sound of Music”, with words by Richard
Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
The Story is based on the memoir of Maria Von
Trapp. This musical has reached a cult status amongst
musical theatre audiences with songs that have
become classics, including “Edelweiss”, “My Favourite
Things”, “Climb ev’ry Mountain” and “Do-Re-Mi”
This feel good musical phenomenon has captivated
audiences around the globe. From one of Bristol’s
leading musical theatre companies, this new
production will enthral you once again.
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OCTOBER
april/MAY
Tuesday 29 April – Saturday 3 May
7.30pm
Saturday Matinée at 2.30pm
by Irving Berlin
Annie Get
Your Gun
The Western Opera Players present
Tickets£
Full Price12.00
Concession11.00
Box Office
0193 451 7544 or 0780 088 6891
[email protected]
www.ticketsource.co.uk/wops
‘Who’s got the show that gets the most applause?’
sings show manager Charlie Davenport. The answer
is Buffalo Bill, who dazzled audiences around the
world with his legendary Wild West Show. Into this
scene steps young Annie Oakley who can shoot
absolutely anything. She’s so good that she’s put up
against the show’s star sharp-shooter, Frank Butler. To
everyone’s astonishment she wins the contest and so
begins Annie’s meteoric rise to worldwide fame. She
becomes the star attraction of the Wild West Show,
which toured Europe and even came to Bristol! A
romance develops between Frank and Annie but it is
not an easy relationship – they both want to be top of
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the bill! With all-time favourite songs such as ‘There’s
no business like show business’ and ‘Anything you can
do I can do better’ you’re certainly going to enjoy this
great western show from the Western Opera Players!
By Georges Feydeau.
Translated by Peter Meyer. Directed by Christopher Scott
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents
Sauce for the Goose
OCTOBER
MAY
Wednesday 7 – Saturday 10 May
7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday Matinées at 2.30pm
Tickets£
Full Price15.00
Concession10.00
Box Office
0117 973 3955
www.oldvic.ac.uk
Georges Feydeau’s high spirited romp Sauce For The
Goose is stuffed with preening characters knitting
their legs in sexual frustration.
Its heady mix of passions, pace and pleasure are the
perfect mix for a good night out. The plot is simple:
Lucienne is being pursued by the married Pontagnac,
who is astounded to discover that she is already
married to his friend Vatelin. Lucienne has sworn to
be faithful as long as her husband remains so too. But
then a keen old ‘indiscretion’ of her husband’s arrives
with her own husband from Germany in tow.
Everyone ends up in the Hotel Ultimus, where the
guests include an old army doctor and his deaf wife
in Paris to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Beds
are swopped, infidelities discovered and everyone’s
Goose is cooked good and proper!
Untrustworthy husbands, betrayed wives, artful
servants and crazed Germans demonstrate why the
“naughty nineties” were so named, as master French
farceur Feydeau’s sparkling play switches from
riotous farce to barbed social satire.
See the ‘Stars of Tomorrow in a Play for Today’.
(Suitable 12yrs+).
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OCTOBER
MAY
Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31 May
7.30pm
Saturday Matinée at 2.30pm
BAOS Youth Presents
WEST SIDE STORY
Tickets£
Prices start from 10.00
Box Office
0792 738 2668
[email protected]
www.ticketsource.co.uk/baosbristol
Bernstein, and Sondheim’s musical adaptation of
Romeo and Juliet comes to the Redgrave Theatre. Set
in New York City, two rival street gangs (the Jets and
the Sharks) battle for territory and respect. Is the
love affair between former Jets leader Tony, and Maria,
sister to Sharks’ leader Bernardo, doomed to failure?
West Side Story the timeless classic musical, featuring
classic songs such as America, Tonight and Maria
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OCTOBER
JUNE
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 June
By Lisa Lambert, Don Mckellar, Bob Martin and Greg Morrison
Bristol Musical Comedy Club Present
The Drowsy
Chaperone
8.00pm
Saturday Matinée at 2.30pm
Tickets£
Tuesday 10.00
Wednesday – Saturday
12.00
Saturday Matinée 10.00
Box Office
0744 912 0137
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bmcctickets
If you’ve ever sat in a dark theatre and thought, “Dear
Lord in heaven, please let it be good,” this is the show
for you!
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is a musical comedy that
will transport you into the colourful world of the
roaring twenties and leave you feeling anything
but drowsy!
Winner of 5 Tony Awards, this delightful musical
bonanza begins when a die-hard musical fanatic tries
to chase his blues away by playing his favorite LP - the
1920’s musical comedy, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’.
From the crackle of his hi-fi, the musical magically
bursts to life in his living room, telling the story of
a pampered Broadway starlet who wants to give up
show business to get married to her debonair groom.
This show-within-a-show is complete with show
stopping musical numbers, mistaken identities,
colourful characters and rousing anthems resulting
in a riotous parody of 1920’s comedy. All theatre
lovers are sure to be taken with this charming tribute
to the musical genre.
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David Copperfield
Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 May
Clifton College
Productions
7.30pm
For ticket information please email Karen Pickles at Tickets@
cliftoncollege.com
Join the Clifton College Pupils as they retell Chares Dickens’ classic
tale of a young boy, alone and lonely, Cast out into a cold uncaring
world. But Fate proves that there is always someone that cares
enough to give you shelter and a loving home.
A Midsummer Night’s
Dream
Saturday 28 – Monday 30 June
8.30pm
For ticket information please email Karen Pickles at
[email protected]
For the fourth year in a row Clifton College’s Upper School Pupils
will be taking Shakespeare out of the theatre and into the College
grounds for an exciting and spectacular performance of A Midsummer
Night’s Dream.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Further Information can be found at:
www.cliftoncollegeuk.com/ccsl/redgrave
Box Office: The Redgrave does not have a
permanent Box Office, instead ticketing is the
responsibility of each visiting company. The Box
Office details for this season can be found on the
opposite page.
Hire: The Redgrave is available to hire for musicals,
drama, dance, live music, stand-up comedy, corporate
events and lectures, and as a filming location. If you
would like details of hire charges and conditions
please telephone the administration office on
0117 315 7602 or email:
[email protected]
Payment: While some visiting companies are able
to accept debit and credit card payments (please
check with each company regarding payment) the
Redgrave Bar can only take cash or cheques.
Theatre Bar: The theatre bar will be open for
at least 45 minutes before each performance selling
a selection of drinks, snacks and ice creams. Drinks
purchased at the bar can be taken into the auditorium
as long as they are transferred into plastic glasses.
Access: As standard the Redgrave has two areas in
the front row allocated for wheelchair use (please
refer to the seating plan on the opposite page),
although more space can be made available upon
request. Please make your requirements known when
booking your tickets. Wheelchair access into the
auditorium is via the side entrance to the left of the
theatre. Access to the foyer is available via a portable
ramp, please ask a member of staff to install it for
you. Please be aware that at this time the Redgrave
does not have disabled toilet facilities.
A Brief History of the Redgrave Theatre
Built in 1966, the Redgrave was originally known
simply as the ‘Clifton College Theatre’. The design
was based on the Mermaid Theatre in London and
it was the first purpose built school theatre in the
country. The theatre was officially opened by the
actor Sir Michael Redgrave, an old boy of the College.
After his death in 1985 the theatre was renamed
‘The Redgrave Theatre’ in his honour.
Originally the theatre was only used for College
events, but in the 1970s the decision was made for
the theatre to be hired out to local drama groups
during the holidays, since then the popularity of the
Redgrave has continued to grow and it is now one of
the most successful theatres in Bristol.
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The Redgrave Theatre does not have a permanent Box Office so please book your tickets
directly with the visiting companies on the phone numbers below.
BOX OFFICE ENQUIRIES
BOX OFFICE ENQUIRIES
Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Society (The Gondoliers)
0117 907 9122
Bristol Amateur Operatic Society (HAIR)
0792 738 2668
Zenith Media LTD (Kabaret Paranienormalni)
www.kabaretywuk.co.uk/index-18.html
St. Mary’s Players (The Sound of Music)
0845 519 9048
The Western Opera Players (Annie Get Your Gun)
0193 451 7544
The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (Sauce for the Goose)
0117 973 3955
BAOS Juniors (West Side Story)
0792 738 2668
Bristol Musical Comedy Club (The Drowsy Chaperone)
0744 912 0137
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Seating plan
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Clifton College
On Foot: The Redgrave Theatre is half way along Percival
Road in Clifton, opposite the junction with College Fields.
It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Clifton Village and
a 35 minute walk from Bristol City Centre.
By Bike: There are 4 bicycle racks in front of the Theatre.
By Car: Follow the Brown signs to Bristol Zoo. From the
Zoo travel down College Road and take the second right
onto Percival Road. The Redgrave Theatre does not have its
own car park. Street parking is available on the roads
surrounding the theatre. When planning your journey, please
leave enough time to find a suitable parking space.
By Bus: There are three bus routes that pass near the
theatre. The 8 & 9 (Marked in red on the map) and the
City Sightseeing Tour Bus (Marked in blue on the map).
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Telephone: 0117 3157 602
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Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE
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