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Joseph Rowntree Theatre Events

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Upcoming Events in the Theatre
February 2012
The Vikings' Song - A Quest For FreedomYork Archaeological Trust11 February to 12 February
David CopperfieldYork Stage Musicals21 February to 25 February
March 2012
The Rise and Fall of Little VoiceRowntree Players 7 March to 10 March
Music NightJoseph Rowntree Theatre11 March
Dance ExpressEvelyn Witcombe School of Dance14 March to 17 March
Singalong The MikadoJorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company18 March
FootlooseYSJSU Musical Production Society23 March to 24 March
Summer HolidayFlying Ducks Youth Theatre29 March to 31 March
April 2012
From Broadway to ChelseaNorth East Area of NAFAS 1 April
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The Vikings' Song - A Quest For Freedom

York Archaeological Trust

11 February to 12 February

Adapted from children's author Peter Ward's Viking Trilogy with an eclectic mix of music composed by Early Music specialist Michael Fields this Viking musical promises to be an exciting addition to the 27th Annual Jorvik Viking Festival

Saturday 11 February 7:00pm

Sunday 12 February 7:00pm

Tickets: £7.00 (Concessions £5.00)

Jorvik Bookings — 01904 615505

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David Copperfield

Celebrating Charles Dickens’ 200th Birthday

York Stage Musicals

21 February to 25 February

Charles Dickens said of all his heroes: "I have in my heart of hearts a favourite and his name is David Copperfield" Featuring many of Dickens' most beloved characters - Mr Micawber, Peggotty, Uriah Heep, Betsy Trotwood, Mr Dick and Steerforth.

Tuesday 21 February 7:30pm

Wednesday 22 February 7:30pm

Thursday 23 February 7:30pm

Friday 24 February 7:30pm

Saturday 25 February 2:30pm

Saturday 25 February 7:30pm

Tickets: £9.00 to £12.00 (Concessions available)

York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568

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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

by Jim Cartwright, Directed by Nik Briggs

Rowntree Players

7 March to 10 March

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice tells the story of a shy, reclusive girl, Little Voice, and her larger than life out of control mother Mari.

Desperately missing her dead father, Little Voice spends her time locked in her bedroom listening to his old record collection and perfecting astonishing impersonations of favourite divas including Shirley Bassey, Judy Garland and Marylin Monroe.

When Mari starts dating small time club agent Ray Say, she thinks he's her last chance for a better life. When Ray Say hears Little Voice sing, he thinks she's his ticket to the big time. Little Voice just wants a normal life and to be loved. Not everyone is going to get what they want.

An evening full of laughs and tears, when the worlds collide sparks are going to fly...

Wednesday 7 March 7:30pm

Thursday 8 March 7:30pm

Friday 9 March 7:30pm

Saturday 10 March 7:30pm

Tickets: £11.00 (Concessions £9.00)

Rowntree Players Booking — 07927 026071

On The Door

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Music Night

Sunday Night is Music Night

Joseph Rowntree Theatre

11 March

Musical Director: Don Pears

Sunday 11 March 7:30pm

Tickets: £9.00 (Concession £8.00)

Music Night Booking Form

York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568

Dance Express

Evelyn Witcombe School of Dance

14 March to 17 March

Wednesday 14 March 7:15pm

Thursday 15 March 7:15pm

Friday 16 March 7:15pm

Saturday 17 March 7:15pm

Tickets: £9.00 (Wednesday Only OAP/Child £8.00)

York Theatre Royal Box Office — 01904 623568

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Singalong The Mikado

Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company

18 March

Whether it's the Lord High Executioner reciting his Little List, the Mikado devising punishments to fit the most heinous of crimes or the giggly girls in Three Little Maids from School there can't be many people who haven't heard and loved a song from Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. A hit with audiences since it's premiere 127 years ago, this tale of love, deceptions and misunderstandings, set in Japan, where flirting is punishable by death, is returning to York this March with a twist.

Following our very well received Sing-a-long-a-Pirates of Penzance in 2011 we're delighted to be returning to The Joseph Rowntree Theatre with Singalong The Mikado, which will provide an evening of entertainment for everyone. Performed by Jorvik Gilbert and Sullivan Company, this semi staged production, with narration encourages audience participation with all the choruses. Song sheets will be provided but if you have your own score you are welcome to bring it along. An excellent way to enjoy this popular production, suitable for all ages.

Sunday 18 March 7:30pm

Footloose

YSJSU Musical Production Society

23 March to 24 March

Uprooted from Boston and reluctantly transplanted to the small Bible Belt town of Bomont, Ren MacCormack finds himself in a repressed community still reeling from a devastating loss. Shortly before he arrived in Bomont, five local teens perished in a tragic car accident following a local dance. As a result, the upstanding Reverend Shaw Moore and the local councilmen passed an ordinance outlawing both dancing and excessively loud music. Convinced that the new law is hopelessly misguided, rebellious Ren puts on his dancing shoes and wins the heart of Reverend Moore's distraught daughter, Ariel, while showing his fellow classmates that it's perfectly normal to blow off a little steam with some loud music and good friends.

Friday 23 March 5:30pm

Saturday 24 March 2:30pm Matinée

Saturday 24 March 7:30pm

Tickets: £6.00 (Concessions: £5.50)

Rebecca Wain — 07530 279590

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Summer Holiday

A Fabulous Sixties Musical

Flying Ducks Youth Theatre

29 March to 31 March

In an age when ten bob was a small fortune, cream soda a favourite tipple and a first kiss sent you into raptures, this musical comedy will have you wanting to dance in the aisles.

Summer Holiday follows a group of teenage pals on an adventure which takes them from grey London to sunnier climes, all aboard a big red bus.

Thursday 29 March 7:30pm

Friday 30 March 7:30pm

Saturday 31 March 2:30pm Matinée

Saturday 31 March 7:30pm

Tickets: Thursday evening & Sat Matinee all tickets £7.00; All other shows Adults £8.00, Child/Concession £7.00

Michael Whyte — 01904 768963

From Broadway to Chelsea

North East Area of NAFAS

1 April

Broadway to Chelsea is a fun filled floral art show using Broadway musicals as the inspiration for the designs which will be created on stage by five of Yorkshire’s top floral designers hosted by Tony Cleaver.

The event is to raise funds to send a team from the North East Area (Yorkshire) of the National Association of Flower Arrangers to this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show where they will complete a massive floral design 20’ by 20’ in size – a whole lot of flowers!!

Sunday 1 April 2:00pm Matinée

Sunday 1 April 7:00pm

Tickets: £10.00

Tony Cleaver — 01904 416120