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'Not the Edinburgh Fringe' Zenith Youth Theatre Company and ZENITH YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY COVID Restrictions BOOKING DETAILS PRESENTS Due the ever-changing environment Zenith have devised the following LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS plans to deal with guidelines set out by the government. MONDAY 12TH / THURSDAY 15TH & ‘NOT THE SATURDAY 17TH JULY 7:30PM All rehearsals are either over zoom or in person and in compliance with the Outside of School Setting guidelines set out by the Government. EDINBURGH FRINGE’ These guidelines are monitored on a weekly basis and rehearsals are SPRING AWAKENING adapted to ensure compliance. WEDNESDAY 14TH / FRIDAY 16TH & SUNDAY 18TH JULY 7:30PM (12 - 18 JULY 2021 ) The Open-Air Performances (under projected guidelines of performances being allowed with some restrictions) will all comply with 3 SHOWS - 7 DAYS - 1 OUTDOOR VENUE social distancing measures for audiences and cast and conditions may WIND IN THE WILLOWS change as restrictions are relaxed. A full breakdown of measures will TUESDAY 13TH JULY 7:30PM WWW.ZENITHYTC.CO.UK be available on our website for audiences who want some assurances SATURDAY 17TH JULY 2:30PM 07546093129 before their visit. Audience capacity will be restricted to 60 to ensure & SUNDAY 18TH JULY 11:30AM amply space for social distancing within the open-air performance space in the grounds of Barrow Castle. We aim to be on the cautious side of TICKET PRICES ZENITH ‘S MINI OUTDOOR FESTIVAL OF all government guidelines and will work hard to ensure all our cast and MUSICAL THEATRE IN THE GROUNDS OF audiences feel safe. ADULTS £15 / CONCESSIONS £12 BARROW CASTLE, RUSHILL, BATH. (NO MORE THAN TWO ADULTS What happens if public performances are not allowed – We have FAMILY TICKET £45 ) in place agreements with the rights holders of all three shows to be able to stage a live or pre-recorded (paid for ticket) performance for streaming online. Details of this will be released if and when we need to WWW.ZENITHYTC.CO.UK implement this facility. All bookers will be notified of any changes prior to performance. 07546093129 Barrow Castle EVENT INFORMATION Performances will be within the grounds of the historic CANCELLATION OF PERFORMANCES Barrow Castle originally built All performances will be outdoors in the grounds of Barrow in mid 1700’s but destroyed Castle. Peformances will only be cancelled if severe weather by fire and rebuilt in 1851. conditions persist. In1890 it was bought by Mr Ware of Ware’s Nurseries. SEATING In the 1960’s the Meering Audiences are advised to bring a foldable chiar as no seating family bought the nursery will be provided, Sitting on the ground will be permitted only business and eventually relocated the business to on the first two tiers of the lawn. Umbrellas are NOT permitted. the current Hilliers Garden Centre site. The Current owners bought the house in March 2000 and run a training / retreat business from their family home. The local area is steeped in ancient history. It was originally called barawe or BYREGE and was probably a medieval fortified hill. Archaeological excavations in 1954 and 1964 found iron age, Roman and medieval artefacts. Woden’s Dyke runs through the fields opposite the house, and the Roman Fosse way runs at the top of the valley. HOW TO GET THERE: Baroow Castle is situated just off Rush Hill, Parking is on site and will be sihn posted from Rush entrance. (see map on back page book by JuliAn Fellowes, Music by GeorGe stiles Music by duncAn sHeik Music by AlAn Menken And lyrics lyrics by AntHony drewe And A book And lyrics by steven sAter. And A book by HowArd AsHMAn bAsed on tHe book by kennetH GrAHAMe oriGinAl Production Produced by JAMie Hendry A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash Oscar-winning screenwriter and creator of Downton Abbey In a desperate bid to understand the adult world, musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of Julian Fellowes and Olivier-award winning composer and teenagers Wendla, Moritz, and Melchior surpass theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan lyricist George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. their naivety in order to discover the truth about Menken are the creative geniuses behind what has become their own desires. Despite its 19th century setting, one of the most popular shows in the world. Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they the overwhelmingly contemporary feel of Spring embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Awakening gives a cathartic sense of control back to the The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles Toad’s insatiable need for speed! disenfranchised youth. across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore Exuberant choreography and a gloriously British score, The Caught between childhood and adulthood, this poignant promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Wind in the Willows is packed with comedy, heart story follows a group of teenagers who live in a world Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, and thrills. without any answers. Led by the headstrong and though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world charismatic Melchior Gabor, they are forced to educate origins and intent towards global domination! themselves on life’s biggest issues and revolt against the adults who suppress them. But as the group learn more about the world around them, their own lives begin to spiral out of control… Little Shope of Horrors is presented through special arrangement “THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS” is presented through special arrange- Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance ment with and allauthorised performance materials are supplied by Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 122-124 Regent Street, 5th floor, materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com London W1B 5SA. www.theatricalrights.co.uk Mon 12 / Thurs 15 / Sat 17 July Tues 13 July - 7:30pm / Sat 17 July - 2:30pm Wed 14 / Fri 16 / Sun 18 July 7:30pm Sun 18 July 11:30am 7:30pm.
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