belgradeed schools newsletter autumn 2010

Issue: Autumn / Winter 2010 • www.belgrade.co.ukThe Belgrade Theatre’s Education Newsletter

Welcome...to the first edition of BelgradeED, the Belgrade’s Education Newsletter.

Our exciting Autumn/Winter 2010 Season is packed full of inspiring productions, including four Belgrade Theatre home produced shows, and a new show by the Belgrade Young Company, the latest offshoot from the Belgrade Community & Education Company.

Our upcoming work has a home-grown feel to it, as we celebrate our heritage with a trilogy of plays about Coventry’s history. We Love You City marks the victorious moment in 1987 when Coventry City FC won the FA Cup, and One Night in November returns to the Belgrade ahead of the 70th Anniversary of the Coventry Blitz in a new revival on the Main Stage. Completing the trilogy is Too Much Pressure, providing a snapshot of Coventry in 1979 – a time when the manufacturing industry was in decline and many young people were turning to music as a way out.

The Belgrade Theatre is also working in association with leading theatre companies this season to bring you I’m a Minger, Shakespeare’s Richard III, and our popular festive pantomime Cinderella.

Our visiting company programme is as exciting as ever with The House of Bilquis Bibi – an adaptation of Lorca’s House of Bernarda Alba, classic favourite Annie and Call Mr. Robeson which recalls the controversial life of singer, actor and civil rights campaigner Paul Robeson. We also welcome New Art Club, Britain’s funniest comedy dancers in their hilarious new show This is Now.

Inside you will find details of some of our shows from our Autumn/Winter 2010 Season, with details of the learning resources on offer. If you would like extra copies of BelgradeED it is available to download from the download section of our website www.belgrade.co.uk

BOOK NOW on 024 7655 3055, in person at the Box Office or complete a booking form

Heritage at the Belgrade Theatre

Here at the Belgrade Theatre we are celebrating our heritage with a series of productions aimed as a stimulus for the exploration of local history. Bringing together the work of our Community & Education Company’s recent projects focusing on Immigration, Industry and The Medieval Mystery Plays we are also offering our own Stages through the Ages Exhibition as well as the forthcoming new Autumn Season productions.

We are offering the following two-hour workshop packages:

Stages Through the Ages (2 hours)A two-hour workshop exploring the history of theatre in Coventry including The Mysteries, the Godiva Procession, Theatre in Education, Carnival, and the Belgrade Theatre and its current vision.

Industry (2 hours)An exploration of post World War II industry in Coventry through the medium of drama. This workshop will cover the mining and car industries.

Theatre Workshop (2 hours)A two-hour workshop exploring the history of theatre in Coventry including The Mysteries, the Godiva Procession, Theatre in Education, Carnival, the Belgrade Theatre and its current vision with specific focus on a show in the Autumn Season.

Theatre workshops are available for shows which carry the Heritage Workshop logo within this newsletter

FREE Workshops AvailableBOOK NOW

Sat 29 January – Sat 19 February

Great For Schools

Schools Performances TimesDecemberWed 1 10.15am 1.30pmThurs 2 10.15amFri 3 10.15amTue 7 10.15am 1.30pmWed 8 10.15amThurs 9 10.15am Fri 10 10.15am Mon 13 10.15amTues 14 10.15amWeds 15 10.15am

The best-loved of all pantomimes, Cinderella is the all-time classic ‘rags-to-riches’ tale.Audio Described Performances: Sat 11 Dec 2pm, Tues 21 Dec 2pm & Tues 28 Dec 2pm Touch Tour: Sat 11 Dec, 2pm Strobe Free Performance: Weds 15 Dec, 7pm Captioned Performances: Fri 17 Dec 7pm, Tues 21 Dec 2pm & Mon 27 Dec 2pm Integrated Signed Performance: Weds 5 Jan, 7pm & Thurs 6 Jan 2pm

Glass slippers, the Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin stagecoach and Prince Charming – it’s got all the ingredients of a festive fun treat – and you even get two Dames for the price of one with the Ugly Sisters!

The Belgrade’s legendary pantomime is an essential part of Christmas celebrations. Famed for its spectacular costumes, lavish set designs and sparkling performances, this fun-filled festive show is always good value and guaranteed great fun.

School Tickets: £8.25 (£8.75 after 01/10/10) (One free teacher ticket per 10 booked)

Tues 30 November 2010 –Sat 8 January 2011

How to Contact UsTo book tickets for any of our upcoming shows and Post Show Discussions please contact:

Box Office 024 7655 3055 [email protected] www.belgrade.co.uk

For more information on the learning resources and workshops, please contact:

Hannah Brooks Communications Officer – Marketing [email protected] 024 7684 6744

For Belgrade Theatre show posters and flyers to display in your classroom, please contact:

Lucy Dwyer Communications Assistant [email protected] 024 7684 6732

Learning Events at a GlancePost Show DiscussionsPost Show Discussions are FREE, and will be scheduled in response to demand and availability. Please tell Box Office or inform us on the booking form if you are interested in attending a Post Show Discussion for any of the following shows:

WorkshopsThe following workshops are FREE to book if you are bringing a school group to see the show. Please discuss with Box Office when booking your tickets:

Workshops A variety of paid-for workshops are also available to explore shows in our Autumn Season:

I’m a MingerIndividual tailor made paid-for workshops available.

Contact Amy Bonsall on 07989 600650 or [email protected] for more information or to book.

Richard III‘Page to Stage’ paid-for workshops available with Associate Director, Paul Hart. Workshops are suitable for 35 people aged 14–18 years and will illustrate ways of lifting the text from the page, the dynamics of performance and interpretation of text.

Contact Caro MacKay on 01386 853 206 or [email protected] for more information or to book.

This is NowA variety of paid-for workshops are available for age ranges 8–11 years, 11–16 years, 16–18 years and 18+ years for half-day, full-day or week-long sessions. Workshops can cover technique, improvisation, partner work and choreography.

Contact Claire Morton on 0207 724 1616 or [email protected] for more information or to book.

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry in association with Imagine

Theatre present

for all ages

Fri 14 January 2011

presents This is NOWThis is NOW

Workshops: A variety of workshops available for age ranges 11–16 years, 16–18 years and 18+ years for half-day, full day or week long sessions for a small fee. Workshops can cover technique, improvisation, partner work and choreography.

For further information on New Art Club educational opportunities and to book workshops please contact Claire Morton on 0207 724 1616 or [email protected]

Evening: 8pm

Join Britain’s funniest dance duo as they deconstruct the first ever Now That’s What I Call Music album of 1983. New Art Club aims to ensure that all its audiences and participants – be they bright eyed or cynical – are entertained by the possibilities of dance and comedy. Contains strong language.

School Tickets: £6.25 (One free teacher ticket per 10 booked)

Evenings: 8pm* *Press Night: Tues 1 Feb, 7pm Matinees: Sats 5, 12 & 19 Feb & Wed 16 Feb, 2.45pm

Completing the Belgrade’s trilogy of home-produced shows celebrating Coventry’s heritage, Too Much Pressure is writer Alan Pollock’s follow up to his smash-hit Coventry Blitz play, One Night in November.

Coventry. 1979. A city of strife in the factories and violence on the streets. It’s hard being 16 – but something’s stirring in the garages and living rooms of the city. Music offers a way out for spiky Gary, posh boy Nick and cheeky Sonya. As industrial relations reach boiling point and Gary’s band takes its first few tentative steps, an act of shocking violence propels Nick, Sonya and Gary’s family towards a decision that will change all their lives forever.

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ONE FREE TEACHER TICKET for every 10 tickets booked

BOOK BEFORE OCTOBER 2010 FOR CHEAPER SCHOOL TICKETS!

For ages

For ages 14+

I’m a Minger

The House of Bilquis Bibi

We Love You City

The Three Musketeers

One Night in November

all the moves

Richard III

Call Mr. Robeson

This Is Now

Too Much Pressure

GREAT VALUE

Don’t Forget…

FREE two-hour workshop exploring the history of theatre in Coventry up to the

present day, with a specific focus on this production and its themes. Workshops to take place before December 2010.

We Love You City

all the moves

Too Much Pressure

FREE two-hour Heritage Workshop package for all the above shows.

Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS

By Iain Lauchlan & Will Brenton

Printed on 100% recycled paper.

Great For Schools

Tues 7 – Sat 11 September

Sat 25 September – Sat 16 October

Sat 9 – Sat 23 October Thurs 18 – Sat 20 November Propeller in association with the Belgrade Theatre and The Touring Partnership present

Directed by Edward Hall

Great value SCHOOL TICKETS FROM £4 ONE FREE TEACHER TICKET for every 10 tickets booked BOOK NOW 024 7655 3055 or in person at the Box Office

Mon 6 – Sat 11 September

Learning Resource Pack: Available to download at www.imaminger.com

Script copies: Available from www.oberonbooks.com for £8.99

Workshops: Individual tailor made workshops available at a cost. Contact Amy Bonsall on 07989 600650 or [email protected] to discuss.

Evenings: 8pm* *Press Night: Wed 8 Sept, 7pm Matinee: Sat 11 Sept, 2.45pm Captioned Performance: Sat 11 Sept, 8pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 11 Sept, 2.45pm

After successful outings in London and the Latitude Festival, I’m A Minger tours for the first time – funny and moving, it asks tough questions about the rise in suicide as a “life” choice for teenagers today. Follow 14 year-old Katie in her battle against the bullies and her search for love. Contains some strong language.

School Tickets: £6 (One free teacher ticket per 10 booked)

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinees: Weds 8 & Sat 11 Sept, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: Fri 10 Sept, 7.45pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 11 Sept, 2.30pm

Adapted from Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba, Tamasha Theatre Company return to the Belgrade with a personal yet subtly political love story set in the town of Jhang in Pakistan.

Tamasha Theatre Company is one of the UK’s leading Asian-led theatre companies - best known for its groundbreaking 1996 play East is East, and for launching the careers of a number of well known British Asian artists. Tamasha celebrates its 21st year in 2010 - watch a video about them at: www.youtube.com/tamashablog

School Tickets: £6.25 Preview: £6 (One free teacher ticket per 10 booked)

Learning Resource Pack: Available to download at www.theatre4u.co.uk/annie - packed full of fun activities including; games, recipes, competitions, videos, blogs, photos and much more!

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinees: Weds 22 & Sat 25 Sept, 2.30pm Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Fri 24 Sept, 7.45pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 25 Sept, 2.30pm

One of the most successful musicals of all time, this timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this enchanting musical about never giving up hope.

Annie is a gutsy 11 year-old orphan, who being left on the doorsteps of a New York City orphanage, run by the cruel and crooked Miss Hannigan, is determined to find her real parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils the evil plans of dastardly Miss Hannigan and her devious brother, Rooster.

FREE two-hour workshop exploring the history of theatre in Coventry up to the present day,

with a specific focus on this production and its themes.

Evenings: 8pm*

*Press Night: Tues 28 Sept, 7pm Matinee: Sats 2, 9 & 16 Oct and Wed 13 Oct, 2.45pm Captioned Performance: Thurs 14 Oct, 8pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 16 Oct, 2.45pm

The f irst of three Belgrade Theatre home-produced shows celebrating Coventry’s Heritage remembers the fateful day in 1987 when Coventry City FC defied the odds to win the FA Cup. Eleven players take centre stage to recreate the events of the final and tell the funny, edgy, moving, and sometimes farcical stories that were playing out in Coventry during those nail-biting 90 minutes - plus a bit of extra time!

FREE two-hour workshop exploring the history of theatre in Coventry up to the present day, with a

specific focus on this production and its themes.

Learning Resource Pack: Available to download from www.traverse.co.uk/learning from Fri 8 Oct 2010. Contains teacher and student resources - giving an invaluable insight into the production.

Evenings: 7pm Matinees: Sats 16, 23 & Weds 20 Oct, 2.30pm Captioned Performance: Fri 22 Oct, 7pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 23 Oct, 2.30pm

Based on the iconic characters created by Alexandre Dumas, this hilarious, anarchic and utterly thrilling new production promises a wonderfully surreal re-imagining of these classic stories of friendship, love and identity. Oh… and baby-eating monsters!

School Tickets: £5.75 (One free teacher ticket per 10 booked) Learning Resource Pack: Available to download from www.propellor.org.uk from Sept 2010. Contains teacher and student resources, giving an invaluable insight into the production.

Workshops: ‘Page to Stage’ with Associate Director, Paul Hart available for a small fee. Suitable for 35 people, aged 14 –18 years.

For further information on Richard III educational opportunities and to book a workshop please contact Caro MacKay on 01386 853 206 or email [email protected]

Evenings: 7.45pm Matinee: Sat 20 Nov, 2.30pm

This is Shakespeare rediscovered and a perfect introduction to his plays. Arguably Shakespeare’s most villainous King, watch in horror and delight as Richard murders his way to the throne in this hugely entertaining and diabolical adventure.

Sat 27 NovemberEvening: 8pm

Paul Robeson was a great and famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. When he got too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he was branded a traitor to his country, harassed and denied opportunities to perform or travel.

This rollercoaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable life highlights how his activism caused him to be disowned and disremembered, even by leaders and descendants of the civil rights movement. It features some famous songs and speeches, including a dramatic rendition of Ol’ Man River, and a spectacularly defiant testimony to the Senate House Un-American Activities Committee.

Tamasha and Harrogate Theatre present

for all

For ages

For ages 14+

For ages

Thurs 4 – Sat 13 November

By Chris O’Connell

Evenings: 8pm Matinee: Sat 13 Nov, 2pm Captioned Performance: Fri 12 Nov, 8pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 13 Nov, 2pm

The Belgrade Young Company presents this new play by award-winning playwright Chris O’Connell. This play marks the establishment of this company of young and local talent from the Belgrade’s Community & Education Company.

Mark doesn’t want to fall out with everyone he looks at, it just happens. BB is top of the class, but shoplifting makes her feel more real. Louise is just out of nappies but already has a failed marriage and two kids under her belt. With a big world moving fast around them, they are straining to make sense of their place in it. But with no one there to teach them all the moves, how do they know they’re making the right choices?

For ages

For ages 12+

For ages 11+

By Chris HannanDirected by Dominic HillDesigned by Colin Richmond

The Belgrade Theatre, English Touring Theatre & Traverse Theatre Company, present

Sat 30 October – Sat 13 NovemberThe Belgrade Theatre presents

By Alan Pollock Directed by Hamish Glen

Evenings: 7.45pm* *Press Night: Tues 2 Nov, 7pm Matinees: Weds 3, 10 Nov & Sats 6, 13 Nov, 2.30pm Schools Performance: Thurs 11 Nov, 1pm Captioned Performance: Fri 5 Nov, 7.45pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 6 Nov, 2.30pm

Following two hugely successful sell-out runs, One Night in November returns to the Belgrade Theatre ahead of the 70th Anniversary of the Coventry Blitz. This new revival on the theatre’s Main Stage is sure to add yet another dimension to what has already become a landmark show. One Night in November follows the story of one family’s harrowing experience of the Coventry Blitz and reflects on some of the crimes - great and small - that were committed under cover of the blackout

School Tickets: £8.50 (1 free teacher ticket per 10 booked)

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Theatre present

for all ages

Fri 14 January 2011

Evening: 8pm

interesting

Happy to help

For ages

For ages 14+

I’m a Minger

We Love You City

all the moves

Richard III

Call Mr. Robeson

This Is Now

Too Much Pressure

GREAT VALUE

Don’t Forget…

We Love You City

all the moves

Too Much Pressure

Great For Schools

Theatre present

for all ages

Fri 14 January 2011

Evening: 8pm

interesting

Happy to help

For ages

For ages 14+

I’m a Minger

We Love You City

all the moves

Richard III

Call Mr. Robeson

This Is Now

Too Much Pressure

GREAT VALUE

Don’t Forget…

We Love You City

all the moves

Too Much Pressure

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