Theatre
13 - 17 March 2012
Reasons to be Cheerful
Part gig, part play, this critically acclaimed, award-nominated smash hit musical raised the roof when first staged in 2010, with its red-hot live band and jaw-dropping energy, and left audiences shouting for more.
It’s 1979: Labour loses to the Tories, strikes rock the nation and Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ Reasons to be Cheerful (Part 3) climbs the charts. As the ultimate fans, Vinnie and his mates would do anything to see Dury at the Hammersmith Odeon, only the gig is sold out. But life has a habit of throwing strange things at you, and one night of frustration becomes something else entirely...
This gritty coming of age tale directed by Graeae’s Jenny Sealey, the Joint Artistic Director of the 2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, and featuring Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ greatest hits such as ‘Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll’,‘Sweet Gene Vincent’, ‘Spasticus Autisticus’ and ‘Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick’, will pack the Palace with raucous glee.
Original production co-produced by Graeae, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich,and Theatre Royal Stratford East.
All performances include captioned dialogue, BSL interpreted songs and audio description.
Suitable for ages +14
WEEKDAY EVENINGS AND MATI NEES:
£20, £17.50, £11.50 (concessions: £4 off)
Senior Citizens: half price on matinees
SAT EVE: £22.50, £19.50, £15, £12 Concessions: £2 off (excludes Premium)
PREMIUM SEATS: £33 (Sat eve only)
Enjoy the best seats in the house, a complimentary programme and a drink in our Premium guest area. (Seat-only also available for £28)
Suitable for ages +14
All performances include captioned dialogue, BSL interpreted songs and audio description:
- For best access to the captioning screen, Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons are advised NOT to book seats in the first five rows of stalls seating. Please book stalls tickets in Row F or further, or any seats in the dress and upper circles.
- Patrons wishing to access the audio description are encouraged to arrive at the theatre 30mins ahead of the start time to pick up headsets, explore the set model box and listen to the audio introduction before the performance.
MULTIBUY: book 4 plays and only pay for 3. Multibuy tickets are available for Our Father, Neighbourhood Watch, Reasons to be Cheerful and Our Brother David. Tickets must booked via the Box Office and Ts & Cs apply
March 2012 |
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Date |
Times |
| Tue 13 | 7.30pm |
| Wed 14 | 7.30pm |
| Thu 15 | 2.30pm / 7.30pm |
| Fri 16 | 7.30pm |
| Sat 17 | 2.30pm / 7.30pm |
Writer
Paul Sirett
Director
Jenny Sealey
Musical Director
Robert Hyman
Designer
Gaelle Mellis
Lighting Designer
Ian Scott
Choreographer
Mark Smith
Sound Designer
Lewis Gibson
Video Designer
Mark Haig
‘The stage gives off a million volts’
The Guardian
‘The music is brilliant… there are moments of crude punk genius’
The Times
FREE POST-SHOW Q&A: Wed 14 Mar
MULTIBUY Ts & Cs:
- Tickets can only be purchased from the Box Office in person or by telephone on 01923 225671
- Multibuy offers are available on all prices, including concessions and Circle Member discounts.
- All tickets must be purchased in one transaction by Sat 3 Mar.
- Free ticket exchange is available if you need to swap dates, subject to availability.
- All tickets in the same price band.
- Excludes Saturday evenings.
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