OPEN AIR THEATRE by David Walliams
2019-2020 SEASON PROGRAMME [email protected] WWW.KINGSTHEATREQE.ORG
“IT’S NOT WHERE YOU GO. IT’S WHO YOU MEET ALONG THE WAY.”
JUSTIN MOORHOUSE
SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST TO SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST
THE SECRET GARDEN, THORPE UNDERWOOD ESTATE (QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE) THORPE UNDERWOOD LANE, YORK YO26 9SS
See the website for the full schedule & to book tickets www.kingstheatreqe.org | Tickets from £10 CONTENTS
GALA DINNER hocus pocus chicago gala dinner SUN 20TH OCTOBER FRI 28TH - SAT 30TH SAT 30TH NOVEMBER Page 6 NOVEMBER Page 8 Page 7
home alone choral speaking little grimm’s tale THU 11TH DECEMBER THU 6TH FEBRUARY SAT 29TH FEBRUARY Page 9 Page 10-11 Page 12
spice girls gym and dance the pillowman SAT 7TH MARCH FRI 13TH - SAT 14TH THU 26TH - SAT 28TH Page 13 MARCH MARCH Page 14 Page 15
the big bard bout choir festival JUSTIN MOORHOUSE THU 2ND APRIL TUE 5TH MAY SAT 16TH MAY Page 16-17 Page 18 Page 19 mr“IT’S NOT stinkWHERE YOU GO. a vision of elvis arabian nights IT’S WHO YOU MEET ALONG THE WAY.” SUN 17TH MAY THU 4TH JUNE THU 11TH JUNE Page 20 Page 21 Page 22
theSUNDAY wizard 11TH AUGUST of oz king’s academy information TO SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST
THE SECRET GARDEN, THORPE UNDERWOOD ESTATE (QUEEN ETHELBURGA’SCOMING COLLEGIATE) THORPE UNDERWOOD SOON LANE, YORK YO26 9SS TERMLY EVENTS & BOOKING
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A Note from the Creative Director
I’d like to start by thanking you On top of this we are welcoming for your continued support of Heartbreak Productions to the the King’s Theatre. Last year beautiful estate for the first time proved a huge success and I with a new version of David loved welcoming audiences Walliams’ ‘Mr Stink’ and Pendle and receiving feedback on how Productions with a visiting we improve the theatre and its pantomime in December. We season even further. also have an exciting line up of one-night spectaculars for you, We’re really excited about the including hilarious comedy, great next era for the King’s Theatre music and some fantastic family- and following a complete friendly films. technical refurbishment, new box office area, outstanding new As always, tickets can be booked signage and a fresh coat of paint online by following the links on we can’t wait to launch this year’s our website: kingstheatreqe.org. collection of work. The on-site box office is situated opposite Main Reception and is We’ve lined up a great season open Monday-Friday 1pm-2pm for you, boasting four in-house productions that showcase the So, take a look through the excellent calibre of Creative Arts following pages and we hope to training we deliver here at QE. see you at the theatre soon. We’re also proud to be working with some of the best companies Justine Langford from around the country and are Creative Director for the King’s delighted to welcome back Box Theatre Tale Soup with their adaptation of ‘Little Grimm Tales’. THEATRE FILM SCREENING HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Sunday 20th October at 6pm Tickets £5 and include a treat
This cult-classic for all the family follows a villainous trio of witches, who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Massachusetts. www.kingstheatreqe.org/hocus-pocus
QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KNARESBOROUGH ROTARY CLUB, PRESENTS THE
CHARITY FUNDRAISER GALA DINNER THREE-COURSE DINNER, RECEPTION DRINK AND THEATRE TICKET FOR
To raise funds for The PPR Foundation and Knaresborough Rotary Club’s work with young people.
SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 5.30 PM ARRIVAL | TICKETS £27.50
For more information, email the Queen Ethelburga’s Outreach Team at [email protected] or alternatively, email Rotarian, Brian Souter at [email protected].
www.kingstheatreqe.org/chicago THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2019 AT 6PM THEATRE FILM SCREENING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
TICKETS ARE £5 AND INCLUDE A CANDY CANE One of the most celebrated Christmas movies of all time, this feel-good, family film is about an eight-year-old boy named Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. Kevin initially relishes being home alone, but he soon has to contend with two burglars; Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern). www.kingstheatreqe.org/home-alone
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION Thursday 6th February 2020 at 6pm
We’re excited to announce the KS2 groups will be asked to launch of our brand new KS2 perform a poem, whether new, Choral Speaking Competition, old, serious or humorous and which hopes to build community will be invited to the King’s cohesion by bringing together Theatre on February 6th to schools and performers from rehearse on stage before per- across the local area. forming in the evening in front of our judging panel and a live We’re seeking entries from any audience. local KS2 groups who would like to join our fun and friendly Sponsored by Knaresborough festival. The event aims to help Rotary Club and featuring children increase their enjoyment a guest panelist from the of poetry, develop their self-confi- performance industry, for some dence and their capacity to speak children this will be their first in public. time on a professional stage and we are thrilled to extend the invitation to the schools of the area.
Any schools wishing to enter should contact [email protected] for further information. The closing date for entries is 31 October 2019.
Tickets £3 Visit www.kingstheatreqe.org/choral-speaking THE AWARD-WINNING GROUP, BOX TALE SOUP, PRESENTS A CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM
LITTLE GRIMM’SRunning TALES time: approx. 55 mins
What if the wishes were granted and magic was real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in this stunning, new, family-friendly adventure based on Grimms’ Fairy Tales, for children aged 3+ . SATURDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2020 at 1PM | TICKETS £10/£8/£5 www.kingstheatreqe.org/little-grimms-tale Heralded as the best Spice Girls tribute act in Europe
A ticket is what you want. What you really, really want. SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2020 AT 7.30PM TICKETS £10 / £8 / £5
‘Spice up Your Life!’ for one evening by joining Baby, Scary, Posh, Ginger and Sporty Spice in celebrating the era of Girl Power. This fantastic show features smash hits like “Wannabe”, “2 Become 1” and “Viva Forever”, which helped make the Spice Girls one of the most iconic 90’s girl bands.
With distinctive dance routines, full costume changes, live vocals with harmonies and a chance to meet and greet the act, it’s a throwback 90’s night not to be missed.
Watch the show trailor at: www.pinktributes.co.uk
For tickets and information, visit: www.kingstheatreqe.org/spice-girls QE’S 11th ANNUAL GYM AND DANCE DISPLAY A fantastic showcase, not to be missed!
This often sell-out show, features gymnastic floor routines alongside a variety of dance styles from contemporary, and street to Latin and lyrical. Executed with enough precision, skill and finesse to delight audiences of all ages, this show features performances from both professionals and students.
Friday 13th - Saturday 14th March 2020 at 7 PM
tickets £10 / £8
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VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE Email [email protected] for more details
Last year featured Strictly’s Amy Dowden and dance partner, Ben Jones.
www.kingstheatreqe.org/gym-and-dance THE PILLOWMAN DIRECTEDBY BY MARTIN JONATHAN NEAVES MCDONAGH The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh tells the tale of Katurian, a fiction writer living in a police state, who is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a number of bizarre child murders occurring in his town. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. THURSDAY 26TH - SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 2020 AT 7 PM A SENIOR DRAMA PRODUCTION TICKETS £8 / £6 / £4
2004 Olivier Award for Best New Play
2004-5 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Foreign Play
Winner of two Tony Awards for production Nominated for Evening Standard Award for Best New Play 2004
This amateur production of “The Pillowman” is presented by special arrangement with SMAUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatricals Company. www.kingstheatreqe.org/the-pillowman ‘The Big Bard Bout’ Shakespeare Workshop and Peformance for Local Year 6 Pupils Another brand-new project for The King’s Theatre, this fun and educational day, run by a professional actor, is sure to delight drama and literacy enthusiasts and audience alike.
We want to work with as many Year 6 groups in the area as We can also offer some workshops possible to share and celebrate throughout the Autumn and everything Shakespeare. Spring delivered by a professional actor in schools to assist in the Studying Shakespeare helps young creation of a piece for the event. people develop a fearlessness, a curiosity for literature and the arts Interested groups should contact and the desire to succeed in their [email protected] for further education. Performing on a pro- information. fessional stage encourages confi- dence, teamwork and invaluable Tickets £3 communication and life skills. Thursday 2nd April 2020
We’re inviting interested groups to bring their short adaptations, scene selections or creative work surrounding the Bard to the King’s Theatre for a workshop with a Get Involved professional classical actor, a dress rehearsal on stage and then to Closing date for entries return in the evening for a sharing 31 October 2019 in front of a live audience. contact: [email protected] www.kingstheatreqe.org/choir-festival Tickets £3 Thursday 2nd April 2020
Get Involved Closing date for entries 31 October 2019 AT 6.00 PM contact: [email protected] A Celebration of Music, Singing and Our Local Community Tuesday 5th May 2019 at 7 PM Tickets £5 / £3.50
Our annual evening concert features performances from local visiting choirs and the choirs across Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate.
www.kingstheatreqe.org/choir-festival Seen on Live At The Apollo, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats by David Walliams
Open Air Theatre from Heartbreak Productions
From the book by David Walliams and adapted by David Kerby-Kendall, the story follows a young girl who befriends a tramp and his dog. Learning about the tramp’s past, she embarks on a journey to involve parliament and ends up uniting her dysfunctional family. Sunday 17th May at 5 pm Live Theatre in The Secret Garden Tickets £14 / £11 / £9 www.kingstheatreqe.org/mr-stink MRC PRESENTS
Starring R O B K I N S L E Y Winner of The National Tribute Music Awards “Official Elvis Show” and “No.1 Male Tribute”
Internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley tribute concert, touring the world today, A Vision of Elvis is officially Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterpris- es (EPE) for charitable contributions and Officially Endorsed by Mr Ed Bonja, Elvis’ Photographer and Road Manager from 1970 to 1977. THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2020 AT 7.30 PM TICKETS £18 / £12 / £9 Performing to thousands of fans worldwide and making history by being the first Elvis tribute artist to perform at the New Wembley Stadium to over 50,000 people, Rob brings you a brand new high octane show. All costumes, instruments and stage setting is authentically recreated to give the feel and energy of a live Elvis concert. For more details and to watch a trailer, visit: www.kingstheatreqe.org/mr-stink www.kingstheatreqe.org/a-vision-of-elvis Can the Power of Storytelling Save a Young Queen? “IT’S NOT WHERE YOU GO. Featuring Students from King’s Magna IT’S WHO YOU MEET ALONG THE WAY.”
A New, Musical Adaptation Thursday 11th June 2020 at 7 PM
TICKETS £6 / £3
SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST In King Shahrayar’s palace, the new queen, Shahrazad, is to be put to death TO SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST like many brides before her, but luckily she has the one gift that can save her - the gift of storytelling. So, with a mischievous imagination and a silver tongue, THE SECRET GARDEN, THORPE UNDERWOOD ESTATE Queen Shahrazad paints a dazzling array of stories, characters and strange, (QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE) THORPE UNDERWOOD LANE, YORK YO26 9SS magical worlds populated by singing trees, giant beasts and crafty thieves. www.kingstheatreqe.org/arabian-nights See the website for the full schedule & to book tickets www.kingstheatreqe.org | Tickets from £10 OPEN AIR THEATRE SUMMER SPECIAL
“IT’S NOT WHERE YOU GO. Featuring Students from King’s Magna IT’S WHO YOU MEET ALONG THE WAY.”
A New, Musical Adaptation
COMINGSUNDAY 11TH SUMMER AUGUST 2020 LIVETO OPEN SATURDAY AIR THEATRE 17TH IN THE AUGUSTSECRET GARDEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SECRET GARDEN, THORPE UNDERWOOD ESTATE (QUEEN ETHELBURGA’S COLLEGIATE)TICKETS THORPE FROM UNDERWOOD £10 LANE, YORK YO26 9SS Full schedule will be announced on our website See the websitewww.kingstheatreqe.org/the-wizard-of-oz for the full schedule & to book tickets www.kingstheatreqe.org | Tickets from £10
The King’s Academy for musical in June and a character, script work, Performing Arts is held alongside a welcome singing, comedy, stage every Saturday in term audience of friends and combat and clowning. time. family, we also utilise The students will also Sessions run from the performance to work on scenes from 10am-12pm in The enter students for Rock television which will King’s Theatre and School Examinations be filmed and edited Phoenix Centre at in Musical Theatre thus together. Queen Ethelburga’s gaining a qualification Collegiate. each academic year. Anyone aged between The certificates are also 6 and 18 is welcome Students can expect to extremely useful when to attend the classes develop skills in all areas considering UCAS and can book a free of the performing arts applications in later trial class by emailing industry and sessions years. performingarts@ are led by industry qe.org. professionals. This year students Each year students also will focus their skill rehearse and perform development in a full-length play or improvisation, creating
www.kingstheatreqe.org/kings/academy THEATRE INFORMATION ON SITE FACILITIES Free car parking Wheelchair accessible Theatre bar (check event for further details) BOOKING TICKETS It’s easy! All our tickets are booked online via Ticket Source and can be printed or viewed and scanned as e-tickets. Head on over to our website www.kingstheatreqe.org to browse all shows, use the direct links shown at the bottom of each page or go straight to our Ticket Source page: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kingtheatreqe.
For any queries, our Box Office is open daily. You can email any queries to the Box Office Team at [email protected]. COMPETITION ENQUIRIES For information regarding our student competition events, please email our Outreach Team at [email protected].
FIND US The King’s Theatre, Thorpe Underwood Estate, York. YO26 9SS. CONTACT US [email protected] 01423 333300 www.kingstheatreqe.org FOLLOW US @KingsTheatreYRK @KingsTheatreYRK Kingstheatreyrk OTHER DATES FOR THE DIARY OPEN DAYS 2019-20 Visit us and meet our excellent teachers, speak to our current students and take a tour of our campus.
To book onto our next open day, please visit: www.qe.org or call our Admissions Team on 01423 333300.
CAMP QE 2019-20 Fun-filled multi-activity camp for children aged 5-13 years which operates throughout school holidays and inlcudes wraparound care and award-winning food. Open to all children. Email [email protected] for a full list of dates. costs: Individual Day: £45 per child Full Week (5 Days): £200 per child Staff Discount: 25% off above price per child. Cannot be used with the sibling discount. SIBLING DISCOUNT: Second Child: 5% off Third and Further Siblings: 10% off
OLD ETHELBURGIANS 2019-20 Annual Reunion Dinner: Saturday 19th October at 5.00pm Email: [email protected] hocus pocus chicago gala dinner SUN 20TH OCTOBER FRI 28TH - SAT 30TH SAT 30TH NOVEMBER NOVEMBER
home alone choral speaking little grimm’s tale THU 11TH DECEMBER THU 6TH FEBRUARY SAT 29TH FEBRUARY
spice girls gym and dance the pillowman SAT 7TH MARCH FRI 13TH - SAT 14TH THU 26TH - SAT 28TH MARCH MARCH
the big bard bout choir festival JUSTIN MOORHOUSE THU 2ND APRIL TUE 5TH MAY SAT 16TH MAY
mr stink a vision of elvis arabian nights SUN 17TH MAY THU 4TH JUNE THU 11TH JUNE
the wizard of oZ COMING SOON
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