Events
This old
Victorian tale has been given a new lease of life as an up-tempo, colourful
children's musical, and it has its premiere in October at Wilton's Music Hall. The story tells of two
young friends, who are each granted a wish for their future. Henry wishes for a
piano, whilst Florence asks for a spotted cow. span
Florence finds financial success in her thriving dairy while
Henry delights audiences with his piano-playing.
In truth, art
and commerce need each other, and Henry and Florence realise that we need more than money
to be happy. With toe-tapping tunes, lots of fun, and sing-a-long songs, spanThe Spotted Cow
and the Pianoforte will delight young and old alike. All can
participate in the fun!
DATES: Wednesday 8th October to Sunday 12th October inclusive
TIMES: 10.30am and 2pm every day
COST: £5 children, £10 adults
BOOKINGS: 020 7702 2789 or FOR ONLINE CLICK HERE
Friday 24 & Saturday 25 October 2008 at 8pm Friday 24 & Saturday 25 October 2008 at 8pm Cut and Splice: From the Seven Days features over 20 performers, installations and a four day durational piece and brings of the leading names in international experimental music. artistic direction of renowned contemporary Lukoszevieze performers will include David Behrman, Angharad Rhodri Davies, Reinhold Friedl, Frank Gratkowski, Robin Apartment House, Seth Josel, Aleks Kolkowski, Phil Minton, Twentytwentyone, Mark Wastell, Marc Weiser, Nikos Veliotis, Vorfeld. Cut and Splice is the music and sound art, co-produced by Sonic Arts Network and Continuing the series of experimental staged concerts of seminal twentieth century works, transition_projects present selections from Béla Bartók's master work for the piano. The RSC has a long tradition of supporting and encouraging new writing. The company A new MIT/RSC commission BOOKINGS: 0844 800 1118 or online via www.rsc.org.uk 12th November to 6th December Wilton's Music Hall is delighted to announce that the Royal Shakespeare Company will be presenting two new plays at Wilton's this winter. The magnificent Wilton’s Music Hall will provide a stunning backdrop for Elizabeth Freestone will direct a cast from the ensemble of actors BOOKING INFORMATION:
RSC TICKET HOTLINE 0844 800 1118 (No booking fee, calls from BT landline cost 5p per minute) BOOK ONLINE www.rsc.org.uk
TICKET PRICES: Previews £15, All other performances £20, Seating is unreserved 20 tickets will be held off sale. These can be booked in advance, UNDER 16s, STUDENTS, OVER 60s, ES40s: £15 for Mon – Thu evenings & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: £15 all performances SCHOOL GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE: £10 Wed & Thu evenings GROUPS: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free on Mon – Thu evenings STANDBY £10: available in person from one hour before performance Tickets can only be purchased in person from one hour before the start Wed 12 November - Sat 6 (Previews 12 - 17 November) Evenings at 7.30pm (except Tue 18 November 7pm) Saturday matinees on 22, 29 November and 6 December at 2pm Stay on after the show and put your questions to the Acting Company and The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes - Thu 20 November 2008 Company: Arsher Ali,William Beck,Stephen Boxer, Keir Charles, John Paul Connolly, Simon Darwen, Adrian Decosta, Leonard Fenton, James Garnon, Amanda Hadingue, Jack Laskey,Will Sharpe, Peter Shorey,Larrington Walker,Angus Wright. Director: Elizabeth Freestone Designer: Soutra Gilmour Lighting: Johanna Town Music and Sound: Adrienne Quartly Movement: Anna Morrissey THE
by Marina Carr A new RSC commission BOOKINGS & INFORMATION: 0844 800 1118 or online via www.rsc.org.uk 11th December 2008 to 10th January 2009 This gripping new play is a razor-sharp dissection of a loving but shattering relationship. Michelle Gomez David Hargreaves Director: Selina Cartmell Designer: Giles Cadle Lighting: Matthew Richardson Music: Conor Linehan Sound: Fergus O’Hare Movement: Anna Morrissey The work of the RSC Literary Department is generously supported by THE DRUE HEINZ TRUST. The RSC’s New Work is generously supported by CHRISTOPHER SETON ABELE on behalf of the ARGOSY FOUNDATION. Sunday Tired of shopping? Stressed about Christmas? Join the RSC in the faded grandeur of Cost: Bookings: 0844 800 1118 or online via www.rsc.org.uk Tired of shopping? Stressed about Christmas? Join the RSC in the faded grandeur of Wilton’s Music Hall for an afternoon of intoxicating discussion and debate at the RSC’s inaugural season of Christmas lectures. These though are talks with a difference, with artists and commentators from across the cultural spectrum invited to share their views before a salon-style debate. Expect provocative and unusual contributions as we add our spin on the annual tradition of Christmas lectures. Cost: £5 Bookings: 0844 800 1118 or online via www.rsc.org.uk
Wilton's Music Hall, Sonic
Arts Network and BBC Radio 3 present a two day festival based around
Karlheinz Stockhausen's cycle of "intuitive music" works Aus den Sieben
Tagen (From the Seven Days).
installations and a four day durational piece and brings together many
of the leading names in international experimental music. Under the
artistic direction of renowned contemporary music interpreter Anton
Lukoszevieze performers will include David Behrman, Angharad Davies,
Rhodri Davies, Reinhold Friedl, Frank Gratkowski, Robin Hayward,
Apartment House, Seth Josel, Aleks Kolkowski, Phil Minton, Maja Ratkje,
Twentytwentyone, Mark Wastell, Marc Weiser, Nikos Veliotis, Michael
Vorfeld.
music and sound art, co-produced by Sonic Arts Network and BBC Radio 3.
Tickets are £10 or £18 for both concerts. A bar will be available.
BOOKINGS: Call 020 7702 2789 or CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE PURCHASES
Hall, Sonic Arts Network and BBC Radio 3 present a two day festival based
around Karlheinz Stockhausen's cycle of "intuitive music" works Aus
den Sieben Tagen (From the Seven Days).
together many
Under the
music interpreter Anton
Davies,
Hayward,
Maja Ratkje,
Michael
premier annual festival of radical electronic
BBC Radio 3.
Tickets are £10 or £18
for both concerts. A bar will be available.
BOOKINGS: Call 020 7702 2789 or CLICK
HERE FOR ONLINE PURCHASES
Composed between 1926 and 1939, and described by the composer as "a synthesis of all the musical and technical problems", the infulential collection of 153 progressive piano pieces encapsulates Bartók's stunning compositional sound world.
Pianist: Ryan Wigglesworth
Projection art and VJ: Netia Jones
Dancer: Megan Saunders
Sculptor: Bálint Bolygó
There will be an exhibition of kinetic artworks by artist and sculptor Bálint Bolygó. Megan Saunders is a recent graduate of the Laban dance school.
"Energetic...Bold...experimental and witty" The Guardian
Tickets: £15
Box Office: 020 7702 2789 or CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE
Date: Friday 31st October at 8pm, lasts an hour.
continues to build on this commitment to create new work alongside Shakespeare
and to develop that work within its classical ensembles. The extensive resource
of the RSC allows playwrights to explore the possibilities for epic stories as
well as those of more intimate work. Writers Adriano Shaplin and Marina Carr
have each created a new play working with actors from the current The Merchant of Venice and The Taming of the Shrew companies, and
both productions will premiere at Wilton’s Music Hall.
The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes
by Adriano Shaplin
history play is set in London in 1658. The Civil War is over, the King has been executed, Oliver Cromwell has closed the theatres and the talk in the coffee houses is of revolution. Meanwhile England’s most famous philosopher is poised to do battle with a faction of young scientists.
history when science was the new theatre and philosophy became a new faith. It is a provocative and experimental journey back to a time of dead dogs, new gods and apparent miracles.
this dark enlightenment comedy.
acted in all of their original productions, including Pugilist Specialist which received The Scotsman’s First of the
Firsts award at the Edinburgh Fringe 2003.
performing in Stratford-upon-Avon this summer including Stephen Boxer who plays Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew and Angus Wright who plays Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.
however all tickets will be held at the Box Office for collection on the day of
the performance when proof of entitlement will be required. Offer for
individuals only (must be booked by 16-25 yr olds). Maximum of 2 tickets per
person. Terms and
conditions apply.
Sat matinees
discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Box Office.
Discounted tickets cannot be booked in conjunction with any other discount or
offer.
of performance.
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members of the Creative Team. Approximately 40mins, free to ticket holders.
RSC RETURNS TO LONDON WITH TWO EXCITING NEW PLAYS IN ‘LONDON’S MOST BEAUTIFUL
LOST THEATRE’
Daily
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Gomez, who is perhaps best known for her role in the C4 comedy Green Wing, recently made her RSC debut as Kate in The Taming of the Shrew. David Hargreaves returned to the RSC this summer to play Baptista in The Taming of the Shrew following his performance as Gloucester in King Lear with Corin Redgrave.
21 December 6 – 8pm
Wilton’s Music Hall for an afternoon of intoxicating discussion and debate at
the RSC’s inaugural season of Christmas lectures. These though are talks with a
difference, with artists and commentators from across the cultural spectrum
invited to share their views before a salon-style debate. Expect provocative
and unusual contributions as we add our spin on the annual tradition of Christmas
lectures.
£5
