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SPRiNGSUMMeR BRocHURe

Box office 0116 255 1302 www.thelittletheatre.netDoveR StReet LeiceSteR

feBRUARY - JUNe 2013

Box office - 0116 255 1302 www.thelittletheatre.net

StiLL to coMe fRoM oUR AUtUMN SeASoN

BY WILLIAM INGE

BUSSTOP

Traditional Family Pantomime

14th - 19th January 2013

DiRecteD BY JANe toWeRS

coMeDY/DRAMA

ARTHURMILLER

BY

4th - 9th february 2013

DiRecteD BY ANDReW JoSHi

DRAMA

our traditional family pantomime for christmas 2013 with laughter, music and dazzling spectacle.

With BBC Radio Leicester’s Monica Winfield as the Fairy Godmother.Devised and directed by John Bale. Musicial direction by Leigh White.

13th December 2013 - 4th January 2014Booking opens 2nd April 2013

PANtoMiMe 2013

A very warm welcome to another new season. Avoid the queues by using our online booking system which has been much improved and now allows you to choose your individual seats freely from any that are available. irrespective of how you book we impose no surcharges at all.

Last year we were proud to be awarded the accolade of Best venue (200+ seats) by the ever popular Dave’s Leicester comedy festival. this year we present stand up comedy from Patrick Monahan, John Shuttleworth and a Jarlath Regan/Roisin contay double bill; country magic from Pete firman; and period fun from Gilbert & Sullivan Abridged.

As always, we offer an exciting mix of LDS main house drama productions, six plays for all tastes by terence Rattigan, Molière, Peter Nichols, Neil Simon, Alan Bennett and Mrs Gaskill. Let us not forget our very successful Youth theatre group who will be performing Dracula Spectacula.

Our highly successful special fundraising series continues with

High School Rocks and clairvoyant Andrew Dee.

We also feature three major musical productions from local amateur operatic companies, Yeomen of the Guard, Camelot and Whistle Down the Wind. The Little Theatre is completely self funding and only exists due to the fantastically loyal support of its regular patrons and the selfless dedication of its volunteer members. We have at last received planning approval to develop the adjacent car park to relieve pressure on our facilities in the main theatre building. We had to make major changes to our original plans, reducing the useable space by over 30%, to meet objections from the planners. We now have an envelope within which we can plan how best to use the space.

Rob ThirlbyChairman

coNteNtS


WeLcoMe

comedy 2-3LDS Plays (6 for the price of 5) 6-13, 16-17 20-21Haywood Studio Productions 4-5, 14-15Youth theatre Production 18-19Special fundraising Productions 22visiting companies 23Youth theatre information 24

Speech & Drama festival 24Sponsors 25costume Hire 25Leicester Drama Society 26Little theatre facilities 27Booking, tickets and Seating 28-30Access 31Season Diary 32-33

PANtoMiMe 2013

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coMeDYtHe LittLe tHeAtRe - WiNNeR of BeSt veNUe (200+ cAPAcitY) At DAve’S LeiceSteR coMeDY feStivAL 2012

11tH - 15tH feB 2013

Pete fiRMAN HooDWiNkeR Don’t miss Pete firman, ‘the new poster-boy for British comedy magic’ (the telegraph), as he returns to the road with an all-new box of tricks. fresh from BBc1’s ‘The Magicians’, with his own trademark blend of comedy and jaw-dropping magic, this is a show not to be missed!

‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century.’ – the times

tUeSDAY 12tH feBRUARY, 8:00PMticketS: £15.00, £13.00 concessions

This is a fundraising production

Whether you are a Gilbert and Sullivan aficionado, a passing fan or, you’re still not even sure you know who they are, this show will have you laughing in the aisles. Gilbert and Sullivan Abridged brings you as much fun, zaniness and humour as can be found while performing all fourteen operetta’s in ninety, hilarious, topsy-turvy minutes!

www.gilbertandsullivanabridged.com

MoNDAY 11tH feBRUARY, 7:30PMticketS: £14.00 (No concessions)

GiLBeRt & SULLivAN ABRiDGeD This is a fundraising production

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Box office - 0116 255 1302

JoHN SHUttLeWoRtH oUt of oUR SHeDS“A National Institution...the 42nd Best Reason to Love Britain” (Sunday telegraph) is back on the road after a longish absence. the Sony and Perrier nominated Shuttleworth ventures beyond the garden gate to tread the mean streets of Britain. Which is better: city life or country living? Supermarket or village shop? or is it better to sit in your shed and count the cobwebs? Star of Radio 4’s the Shuttleworths, and tv’s 500 Bus Stops and it’s Nice Up North.

tHURSDAY 14tH feBRUARY, 7:30PMticketS: £16.00, £14.00 concessions


SHootiNG fRoM tHe LiP!

Back with a brand new show! Brilliant stand-up from the loveable teessider renowned for his superb anecdotes. Brought up in Middlesbrough by his iranian Mother and irish Dad he has many hilarious and engaging stories about his heritage.

‘He has the dark looks and stubble of the Middle East, married to the charm of the Irish and the sense of fun of the Teessider. Omid Djalili meets Dave Allen you might say.’ - Daily Mail

fRiDAY 15tH feBRUARY, 7:30PMticketS: £12.00 (No concessions)

PAtRick MoNAHAN

Award winning comedian, writer and darling of the festival circuit, Jarlath Regan has gained a reputation with the industry and audiences for his uplifting, inventive and relentlessly funny stand-up.foster’s comedy Award Winner 2010 for Best Newcomer and star of Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s one Night Stand, Roisin shares her brand new solo show, Lifehunter. everyone in life is looking for something; to belong, to love, to forget, and also keys. People spend a lot of time looking for their keys. Poxy things.

WeDNeSDAY 13tH feBRUARY, 8:00PMticketS: £10.00 (No concessions)

JARLAtH ReGAN / RoiSiN coNtAY (DoUBLe BiLL) This is a fundraising production


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LUCKY SODSBY JOHN GODBER

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LUCKY SODSBY JOHN GODBER

Morris and Jean never seriously expected to win the lottery. When they do - they cannot believe their luck. Their lives are irredeemably changed by the windfall...for better or worse???Cracks appear in their marriage, relatives become resentful and their past catches up with them.

Can money really buy happiness - is enough, really enough - or is it too much?

Does the prophecy that ‘Bad luck always follows good luck’ turn out to be true?

You decide...if they really are Lucky Sods!!!

DiRecteD BY coLiN WooDS

HAYWooD StUDio PRoDUctioN

WeDNeSDAY 20tH - SAtURDAY 23RD feBRUARY 2013

coMeDY DRAMA

Box office - 0116 255 1302www.thelittletheatre.net

ALL ticketS - £8.00SeAtS UNReSeRveD

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BY TERENCE RATTIGAN

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Ronnie Winslow, a 13-year-old naval cadet, is accused of theft and expelled from The Royal Naval College, Osborne. Believing in his son’s innocence his father risks fortune, health, domestic peace and his daughter’s prospects in order to pursue justice and restore the family’s name. With the help of a top barrister the matter is taken before Parliament and permission sought to sue the Crown.

Based on a real life legal case, it is an astonishing drama about injustice, the force of the Establishment and the power of one family’s love and belief in the truth.

DiRecteD BY MARY JoNeSMoNDAY 25tH feBRUARY - SAtURDAY 2ND MARcH 2013

WeLL-LoveD PeRioD DRAMA

6 for 5ADULt - £12.60SeNioR/cHiLD/coNS - £11.10


BY TERENCE RATTIGAN

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MISERadapted byMILES MALLESON

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MISERadapted byMILES MALLESON

Harpagon is a penny-pinching money lender who rules his household with a miserly grip. His two unhappy rebellious children, Cléante and Elise, who are afraid to tell him of their own romantic attachments, are suddenly dismayed to discover that he has marital designs of his own.

When Harpagon’s treasure is also stolen, he suspects everyone: family, suitors, disgruntled servants, even the audience and threatens torture and imprisonment. This is a rollicking 17th century French farce, where after comic misunderstandings and unexpected revelations, true love prevails and Harpagon is at last reunited with his one love - his gold.

Illustration by Roy Smith.

DiRecteD BY RoY SMitHMoNDAY 18tH - SAtURDAY 23RD MARcH 2013

cLASSic PeRioD coMeDY



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Bristol 1979, Margaret Thatcher is P.M., Britain is changing. Maud and her younger son Maurice (Mo) live in the family’s mock tudor house. Mo is an antiquarian bookseller and trad-jazz enthusiast, happy to live at home play his drums and encourage his mother’s eccentricities. Maud’s other children Hedley and Queenie arrive for their father’s funeral and to discuss the future. Hedley, a Labour MP wants his mother to move to a modern “duplex” in London, and Queenie who lives in Los Angeles wants her twin brother Mo to join her in California, but Maud and Mo are happy in their dilapidated house with their broken TV; are they ready for change?

DiRecteD BY MARioN MoRLeYMoNDAY 8tH - SAtURDAY 13tH APRiL 2013

A DeePLY toUcHiNG coMeDY



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BY ALAN BENNETT

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Alan Bennett’s brilliantly witty, perceptive tale of an unruly handful of senior schoolboys, preparing for places at either Oxford or Cambridge under the tutelage of their somewhat eccentric history teacher, was a sensation when it first opened at the National Theatre in 2004. An unusual approach to their studies is questioned when a new, young, history teacher joins the staff with strong views of his own. The play is thought-provoking, challenging, moving and, at times, hilarious.

“A play of depth as well as dazzle, intensely moving as well as thought-provoking and funny.” The Daily Telegraph

DiRecteD BY JoHN GHeNtMoNDAY 29tH APRiL - SAtURDAY 4tH MAY 2013

WittY, tHoUGHt-PRovokiNG PLAY

WARNiNG: tHiS PLAY coNtAiNS SoMe StRoNG LANGUAGe



BY ALAN BENNETT

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Reflecting the kind of headlines that we see in our newspapers all too often, an ordinary teenager is fatally stabbed in a random street attack and an ordinary family is torn apart by grief. The play explores the long road to healing and forgiveness in the midst of the most appalling hurt.

In collaboration with The Forgiveness Project, the play evolved from work with prisoners and as well as playing in theatres, it has also toured prisons. It is one of those rare stage offerings that can change lives.

DiRecteD BY PeNNY kiMMiNS

HAYWooD StUDio PRoDUctioN

WeDNeSDAY 15tH - SAtURDAY 18tH MAY 2013

PoWeRfUL DRAMA

WARNiNG: tHiS PLAY coNtAiNS StRoNG LANGUAGe


ALL ticketS - £8.00SeAtS UNReSeRveD

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Hollywood scriptwriter Herb Tucker has two big headaches: he hasn’t written a decent script for months and now his long-lost daughter, Libby, wants to be a movie star. He hasn’t seen her in 16 years and, worse still, she’s a terrible actress. In this sharp and witty play by one of the masters of American comedy, Herb soon discovers there is a part for Libby in the most important script he’s ever written.

DiRecteD BY MARtiN BeLLMoNDAY 20tH - SAtURDAY 25tH MAY 2013

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A funny, spooky musical which will have you on the edge of your seats with fear and excitement.

Miss Nadia Naïve and her school pupils meet Count Dracula and his gruesome followers who enjoy using the focus of darkness against goodness.

On Miss Naïve’s side are the noble Nick Necrophiliac, Father O’Stake, Hansel and Gretel and their fuddled friends. Dracula can call on the services of the horrid Countess Wrath, Genghis the grovelling minion, the Zombies, the Fanged Brides and many others.

Will good prevail over evil or are they all doomed?

Watch Dracula Spectacula to find out!

Book AND LYRicS BY JoHN GARDiNeR MUSic BY ANDReW PARRDiRecteD BY PAUL PHiLLiPS

tHURSDAY 6tH - SAtURDAY 8tH JUNe 2013

LDS YoUtH tHeAtRe PRoDUctioN

A SPookY MUSicAL

ALL ticketS - £8.00No coNceSSioNS


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Miss Matilda Jenkyns requests the pleasure of your company to meet The Ladies of Cranford.Based on the book by Elizabeth Gaskell, the play faithfully portrays the ladies as seen through the author’s eyes.

Living in an era of rapid change, Mrs Gaskell decided to write down her memories of the stalwart, eccentric women of her youth. They were independent ladies, running their own lives, often silly, sometimes stubborn and full of an unconscious humour. So, laugh with the ladies, share their sorrows – and meet two of the few Gentlemen of Cranford.

fRoM AN ADAPtAtioN BY MARtYN coLeMANDiRecteD BY cHRiStiNe HeWSoN

MoNDAY 24tH - SAtURDAY 29tH JUNe 2013

PeRioD coMeDY



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SPeciALS

www.thelittletheatre.netBox office - 0116 255 1302

A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee!

The High School Musical phenomenon which has smashed box office records everywhere, together with Miley Cyress from Hannah Montana – The Movie, the hugely successful film Camp Rock with The Jonas Brothers and the Glee Club, are all paid tribute to in this amazing show.

SAtURDAY MAY 11tH 2013, 3:00PM, 7.00PM ticketS: ADULt - £10.00cHiLDReN UNDeR 16 - £7.00This is a fundraising production

SPiRitUAL AWAkeNiNGS - tHe toURDemonstration of clairvoyance

A former military officer who served his country for 23 years; Andrew will astound you with his accuracy as well as his sincerity when he connects you with your family and friends to bring you messages of love and upliftment.

HAYWooD StUDio

WeDNeSDAY APRiL 3RD 2013, 8:00PM ticketS: £12.00 coNceSSioNS £10.00SeAtS UNReSeRveDThis is a fundraising production

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CCAAMMEELLOOTTLEICESTER OPERATIC PLAYERS PRESENT

MUSIC BY FREDERICK LOEWELIBRETTO & LYRICS BY ALAN JAY LERNER

BASED ON "THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING" BY T.H. WHITE

MONDAY 15TH - SATURDAY 20TH APRIL 2013

ORIGINAL FIRST-CLASS PRODUCTION STAGED BY MOSS HARTBY ARRANGEMENT WITH WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC LIMITED ADMINISTERED BY BOOSEY & HAWKES

TICKETS: 0116 277 7023, £14 ADULTS, £8 UNDER 12 YEARSPERFORMANCES START AT 7:30PM (2:30PM MATINEÉ)

ticketS foR viSitiNG coMPANieS’ PRoDUctioNS ARe AvAiLABLe fRoM tHe PHoNe NUMBeR SHoWN iN iNDiviDUAL ADveRtS

viSitiNG coMPANieS

WHiStLe DoWN tHe WiNDWigston Amateur operatic Society

Music by Andrew Lloyd WebberLyrics by Jim SteinmanBy permission of the Really Useful Group

tuesday 11th – Saturday 15th June 2013

tuesday-thursday 7.30pm & Saturday Matineé 2.30pm: £13.00friday /Saturday: £14.00

ticketS: 0116 277 4635

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The whole cast take a bow at the end of the Senior Youth Theatre production of Honk!

The Youth Theatre is growing and going from strength to strength. Since last September we have three Saturday morning workshops- one for 8-12 year olds and two for 13-18 year olds- with nearly eighty young people involved.

Last year the Senior Youth Theatre staged a highly successful production of Honk! in the main house.

We are delighted to announce that in June the Seniors will be presenting the spooky musical Dracula Spectacula (or Fangs ain’t what they use to be!), with a large, talented cast of boys and ghouls. Performances will take place on June 6th-8th 2013. We hope to see you all there.

There will be two ‘Plays in a Week’ for 8-16 year olds in April and July where the young people arrive on Monday, create a story and perform the finished work on the following Friday evening.

The two new groups will perform six times each in the Haywood Studio throughout the academic year.

Hard work, but worth it.

Paul PhillipsYouth Theatre Leader

YoUtH tHeAtRe LEICESTER DRAMA SOCIETY

SPeecH AND DRAMA feStivAL

This year’s Little Theatre Speech and Drama Festival again gave opportunity for the actors of tomorrow to showcase their talents to each other, to friends and family and to the theatre itself! Competing in poetry, solo acting and duologue 30 youngsters performed to an exceedingly high standard to

our adjudicators. Competitors were awarded certificates and trophies for the most entertaining to the most promising performers. We look forward to next year to see how this young Leicestershire talent develops! Anyone wishing to enter next autumn please contact the theatre office.


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www.thelittletheatre.netBox office - 0116 255 1302

SPoNSoRS / coStUMe HiRe

coStUMe HiRe

SPoNSoRSThe Little Theatre depends on your support. In return for a contribution you can become a sponsor and help towards the cost of a particular production. If you would like to help us stage our shows please contact Philip Royley, the theatre manager, on 0116 254 2266 for details.

Are you partying, fundraising, going to a themed wedding or a murder mystery? Then we have just the costume for you. Come and visit our Aladdin’s cave! Most sizes can be accommodated; keenly competitive rates; discounts for LDS members.

OPENING HOURS*Tuesday 12.00 - 3.30pmWednesday 4.00 - 7.00pmThursday 4.00 - 7.00pmFriday 12.00 - 3.30pm

*last hire 30 mins before closing time.

Tel: 0116 254 0472 during opening hours.

Any special information or alteration to opening hours can be found on the recorded message.

50 Albion Street, LE1 6LB www.thelittletheatre.netemail: [email protected]

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LeiceSteR DRAMA SocietY (LDS)

MeMBeRSHiP

The Little has more than 400 members who are passionate about theatre and work to professional standards. Many times during our busy season of LDS productions we hold ‘Open Evenings’ for anyone interested in becoming a member or learning more about us. Anyone is welcome and you will be given a guided tour of the backstage areas, wardrobe, lighting/sound control box etc and see casts in rehearsal.

We meet in the bar lounge at 7.00pm prompt. If what you see and hear makes you want to join us the cost is just £20 for New Members. The annual subscription is subsequently £35.

These are very popular evenings, so if you would like to attend one of these evenings please contact the Theatre Manager on 0116 254 2266 to register your interest and book a place.

The Little Theatre is owned and operated by Leicester Drama Society Ltd., an amateur non-profit making organisation founded in 1922 for the furtherance and study of the art of drama.

LDS survives without public subsidy and presents a repertoire of plays of all types throughout the year. With its rehearsal rooms, Studio, bar and library, the theatre forms a social meeting place for those interested in the theatre.

tHe LittLe tHeAtRe StUDi0

The Haywood Studio is an intimate space for a smaller audience of around 50. It is a fully functioning theatrical venue with staging, sound and lighting managed by a team who are dedicated to the innovative productions which might otherwise not be produced in the main house, catering for adult and sometimes challenging themes. It is home also to Youth Theatre and Workshop activities. The Studio and our rehearsal rooms in Albion Street are available for hire. Please contact the Theatre Manager for more details.

SociAL NetWoRkiNG

You can now get theatre news and updates by visiting us on our social media channels. Follow us at www.twitter.com/thelittleleics and join our facebook page at www.facebook.com/thelittletheatreleicester

Leicester Drama Society Ltd.,Registered office: the Little theatre, Dover Street, Leicester, Le1 6PW. Registered in england: company No.268828, Registered charity No.214249

theatre Manager and Premises Supervisor: Philip RoyleyHonorary Life President: Lord Attenborough kt, cBePatrons: Billie Whitelaw cBe, Sir Anthony Hopkins cBe, tim Pigott-Smith.

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fAciLitieS At tHe LittLe tHeAtRe

UPPeR foYeR GALLeRY

As part of the Society’s commitment to the enjoyment of all the arts, the upper foyer gallery gives an opportunity for local artists and photographers to display their work. Both one-man and club shows are welcome. If you or your club wish to exhibit please contact the Marketing Trustee, Julia Meynell on 07905 990 608.

The Little Theatre is pleased to offer its facilities for private hire. The Bar Lounge makes an impressive venue and other rooms including the auditorium may be available. Contact the Theatre Manager to discuss your requirements and budget. The Manager will advise you and make sure your event will be a success. Tel: 0116 254 2266.

A popular meeting and socialising venue for members and audience alike. Our Bar Lounge is open Monday to Saturday 6.00pm - 11.00pm (2.00pm - 11.00pm on matinée days) for the sale of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Interval drinks may be ordered beforehand at the bar.

We can provide seating for up to 60 persons and a large screen is available for presentations.

The venue can be hired for the morning, afternoon or for the full day at a very reasonable cost.

Light bar snacks are available or a buffet lunch can be provided on request.

tHe BAR LoUNGe

HoLD YoUR SPeciAL eveNt At tHe LittLe tHeAtRe.

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BookiNG

For visiting companies’ booking information please see relevant show’s advertisement.

For Leicester Drama Society productions, Studio plays and special events:-

Box office oPeNiNG HoURS Monday to Friday 10.00am until 7.30pmSaturday 10.00am until 12 noon or curtain up on matinée days.

The Box Office is not normally open on Bank Holidays.

Box office coNtAct DetAiLS

T 0116 255 1302E [email protected]

SeAtS MAY Be BookeD

In person at the Box Office

Via the Internet www.thelittletheatre.net

By telephone quoting your Mastercard/Visa/Delta/Solo or Switch/Maestro details.

Tickets can be posted to you.

Reservations must be paid for within 48 hours of booking. Thereafter, tickets will be re-offered for sale.

Cheques in payment of reservations should be made payable to Leicester Drama Society Ltd. and sent to The Box Office, The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6PW.

Party bookings (LDS productions only). Purchase 10 tickets and get the eleventh FREE when booked two months in advance. A non-returnable deposit of 10% is required when booking. The balance must be paid one month before the performance date. Every patron must be in possession of a ticket.

No admittance to children under 3.

Refunds: No refunds available.

Ticket Exchanges: A £1 charge will be made for every ticket exchanged.

As a courtesy to audiences and performers, The Little Theatre reserves the right to refuse entry to any ticket holder wishing to gain access either to the Main Auditorium or The Haywood Studio after a performance has started.

Gift voUcHeRS

A delightful gift for a relative or friend would be a night out at the theatre. Vouchers (£10) may be purchased from the Box Office

(Redeemable for LDS productions and special events only.)

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ScHooLS

Special concessions for school parties. Please enquire at the Box Office for prices and availability.

ticket PRiceS - HAYWooD StUDio

Seats are unreserved.All Drama Society performances: £8.00

ticket PRiceS - SPeciAL eveNtS

Please see individual event advertisements.

cAR PARkiNG

Convenient 24 hour parking is available opposite the theatre in Dover Street. There is an NCP multi-storey in East Street and also some street parking.

We do hope you enjoy your visit to our theatre. Should you require any further details please contact our Box Office staff on (0116) 255 1302, they will be pleased to assist you.

ticket PRiceS

ticket PRiceS - LDS PRoDUctioNS

6 for the price of 5!

Why not become a Season ticket holder and book all six LDS plays (indicated with

a red ticket at the bottom of the page) for the price of five?

full price package: £63.00 per personconcessionary package:

£55.50 per person

(no refunds available)Box Office (0116) 255 1302

coNceSSioNS

Concessionary prices apply to students, jobseekers, disabled people, over 60s and under 16s. Proof of status may be requested at the Box Office.

MoN – tHUR AND SAt MAtiNéeAdult full price £12.60Concessions £11.10

fRi AND SAt eveNiNG £12.60Full price, no concessions

(except for wheelchair users and disabled patrons)

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SeAtiNG PLAN

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cDS AND toUcH toURS foR viSUALLY iMPAiReD

For blind and partially-sighted patrons we will normally offer a touch tour of the stage and set preceding Saturday matinée performances, and to follow this, on selected productions, with an audio described performance. A CD describing the set and costumes, including extracts from the programme, is also available. Please book well in advance to request these options.

Concessionary ticket prices apply to patrons certified visually impaired and one escort.

A CD copy of this brochure is available to visually impaired patrons. Please telephone 0116 254 2266 if

you would like a copy.

Early booking is advisable making clear your special requirements.

AcceSS

tHeAtRe AcceSS AND fAciLitieS

A lift between the ground floor and the auditorium is available for wheelchair users and persons with impaired mobility. Rows A-D can be reached without steps. Rows E and higher are tiered.

Positions for wheelchairs are shown on the seating plan (row D coloured red) with provision for escorts’ seats (D4 and E1 coloured blue). Seats C1-3 are removed for access.

Wheelchair patrons are asked to be in the foyer half an hour before the performance begins to ensure that Front of House staff are available to assist you.

Disabled toilet facilities are available on both levels of the theatre.

If booking on the day of the performance, wheelchair patrons are asked to do so before midday.

Concessionary ticket prices apply to wheelchair users and one escort.

iNfRA ReD AMPLificAtioN SYSteM

For patrons with impaired hearing an infra red amplification system is provided. Headsets may be borrowed from Front of House staff in the Foyer.

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LDS Production

Visiting Companies

Haywood Studio

Comedy Festival

Specials

Youth TheatreDiARY

Mon 11 7:30

Tue 12 7:30Wed 13 7:30

Thu 14 7:30Fri 15 7:30

Sat 16 - Tue 19

Wed 20 7:30Thu 21 7:30Fri 22 7:30 Sat 23 7:30

Mon 25 7:30Tue 26 7:30 Wed 27 7:30Thu 28 7:30

Fri 1 7:30 Sat 2 2:30 / 7.30

Mon 4 7:30Tue 5 7:30Wed 6 7:30 Thu 7 7:30 Fri 8 7:30Sat 9 2:30 / 7:30

Mon 11 - Sat 16

Mon 18 7:30Tue 19 7:30

GILBERT & SULLIVAN ABRIDGEDPETE FIRMANJARLATH REGAN / ROISIN CONTAYJOHN SHUTTLEWORTHPATRICK MONAHAN

No performances

LUCKY SODS

THE WINSLOW BOY

THE WINSLOW BOY

YEOMAN OF THE GUARDGilbert & Sullivan Society

No performances

THE MISER

feBRUARY

MARcH

APRiL

Wed 20 7:30 Thu 21 7:30 Fri 22 7:30Sat 23 2:30 / 7:30

Mon 25 - Sat 30

Mon 1 - Tue 2

Wed 3 8:00

Thu 4 - Sat 6

Mon 8 7:30Tue 9 7.30 Wed 10 7.30 Thu 11 7.30Fri 12 7.30Sat 13 2.30 / 7.30

Mon 15 7:30Tue 16 7:30Wed 17 7:30 Thu 18 7:30 Fri 19 7:30Sat 20 2:30 / 7:30

Mon 22 - Sat 27

Mon 29 7:30 Tue 30 7:30

Wed 1 7:30 Thu 2 7:30

THE MISER

No performances

No performances

ANDREW DEEHaywood Studio

No performances

BORN IN THE GARDENS

CAMELOTLeicester Operatic Players

No performances

THE HISTORY BOYS

THE HISTORY BOYS

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Fri 3 7:30Sat 4 2:30 / 7:30

Mon 6 - Fri 10

Sat 11 3:00 / 7:00

Mon 13 - Tue 14

Wed 15 7:30Thu 16 7:30Fri 17 7:30 Sat 18 7:30

Mon 20 7:30Tue 21 7:30Wed 22 7:30Thu 23 7:30Fri 24 7:30Sat 25 2:30 / 7:30

Mon 27 - Fri 31

Mon 3 - Wed 5 Thu 6 7:30Fri 7 7:30Sat 8 7:30

Mon 10 7:30

Tue 11 7:30 Wed 12 7:30 Thu 13 7:30Fri 14 7:30Sat 15 2:30 / 7:30

Mon 17 - Sat 22

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Youth Theatre

Mon 24 7:30 Tue 25 7:30 Wed 26 7:30 Thu 27 7:30Fri 28 7:30Sat 29 2:30 / 7:30

CRANFORD

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HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS

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THE LONG ROAD

I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES

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No Performances

DRACULA SPECTACULALDS Youth Theatre

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WHISTLE DOWN THE WINDWigston Amateur Operatic Society

No Performances

the Little theatre is owned by Leicester Drama Society Limited. Registered in england company No.268828.Registered charity No.214429. Member of the Little theatre Guild of Great Britain.

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The Little TheatreDover Street, Leicester, LE1 6PWAdministration 0116 254 [email protected]

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Convenient 24 hour parking available opposite the theatre in Dover Street. NCP multistorey in East Street. Also some street parking.

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