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 See the website for the full schedule & to book tickets www.kingstheatreqe.orgPage |23 Tickets from £10 Page 24 Page 26 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 sports hall, queen ethelburga’s collegiate 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.