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Tues - Fri 1st-4th May 7.30pm Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter EX2 4AZ Box Office 01392 277189/665885 www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

Thu 24th May 7.30pm The Ice Factory Theatre r/o 10 Somerset Place, Teignmouth, TQ14 8EN www. teignmouthplayers.com

Fri 25th May 7.30pm The Beehive Honiton Dowell Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1LZ Box Office 01404 384050 www.beehivehoniton.co.uk

Sat 26th May 7.30pm Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch, EX5 4NN Tickets available from Bradninch Spar shop

A cinematic rom-com live on stage!

This fizzy concoction takes the classic ingredients of romantic comedy - love, humour, coincidence and fantasy - and serves them up with a surprisingly touching twist... Strawberries in January is a biting, heart-warming comedy about four romantically challenged singletons who stumble through contemporary Montréal in search of love.

If only life could be like the movies!

Directed by Alistair Ganley

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Kick In The Head in association with Noted For Music My Dog’s Got No Nose by Ron Aldridge Saturday 5th May 7.30pm After his highly acclaimed performance in Old Herbaceous, Giles Shenton returns to Cygnet My Dog’s Got No Nose.

Before venturing into the limelight and picking up the microphone for his very first performance, a stand-up comedian regales us with stories and tales about his life and experiences. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes poignant and often laugh-out-loud hilarious, he shares his soul, reminiscing about his early career as a furniture-salesman-turned- photographer, his love, marriage and his ambitions. As this funny and bittersweet story unfolds we discover that both the man and the performance are not quite what they seem.

“Giles Shenton gifts us with another tour de force...

catch it while you can!” Surrey Advertiser

Tickets: £12.50 16+

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Cygnet Graduate Showcase Production Constellations by Nick Payne Directed by Ed Hulme Alma Theatre, Bristol

May 10 11 12 8.00pm One relationship. Infinite possibilities. Listen to me please. The basic laws of physics don’t have a past and a present. Time is irrelevant at the level of atoms and molecules. It’s symmetrical. We have all the time we’ve always had. You’ll still have all our time.

Constellations is a dazzling two-hander about free will and friendship, quantum multiverse theory, love and honey. Nick Payne’s “Astonishingly fine new play” The Independent 2012 is laced with humour, pathos and wisdom. “Nick Payne’s ‘Constellations’, with Marissa Rowell and Damian Schedler Cruz will be remembered by all who see it. Don’t miss it.” Avril Silk remotegoat *****

Marissa Rowell plays Marianne & Damian Schedler Cruz plays Roland

Ed originally trained as an actor at Arts Ed. His credits include the West End - St James Theatre, Soho Theatre & Shakespeares Globe, RSC as well as assisting Sir Trevor Nunn.

Alma Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HY www.almatavernandtheatre.co.uk/theatre/booking Tickets can be booked and paid for in advance from the bar at the Alma. The box office is open one hour before each performance. Payment by cash or cheque only accepted.

Tickets: £ 11

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Spring Concert Sat 12 May 6.00pm

A spring concert showcasing solos and duets by singers at any stage of their learning. As always, entry is free but there will be a collection for a local charity. A friendly concert featuring singers of all ages and abilities, with everything from Schubert to Avril Lavigne. Come and support some local singers for a fantastic cause.

Donations only – no booking

Join ACT the support group for Cygnet Theatre

Cygnet is an independent educational charity which relies on support from our friends to continue our work training actors, staging plays and hosting productions at our theatre in Friars Gate, Exeter. Can you help us?

If you enjoy the work we do please support us further by joining ACT. Your membership fee, a donation or the offer of some help to our small staff will go a long way towards nurturing Cygnet’s work and the that of our dedicated and talented Cygnet Company students. More details www.cygnettheatre.co.uk/ACT info@cygnettheatre.co.uk

Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets in Princesshay, Exeter offers a wide range of services to help make your visit to Exeter as enjoyable as possible.

The Centre sells tickets for the following: Northcott Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, Barnfield Theatre, Corn Exchange, Princess Theatre (Torquay), Theatre Royal (Plymouth). 01392 665885

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The Actor’s Wheel Julius Caesar Wednesday 23rd May 7.30pm

Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions) 12+

‘Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war’

The Actor’s Wheel return with a contemporary and striking production of Shakespeare’s searing political thriller.

Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people take to the streets. But not all the voices of the city are raised in celebration. Fearing the rise of tyranny, what should the honourable citizen do? Shakespeare’s searing political thriller asks, if violence can ever be justified in opposing tyranny? What does freedom cost?

“Horrifying yet captivating… a production with real depth and dimension” (King Lear tour 2017) “Excellent work from The Actor’s Wheel. Shakespeare as you have never seen it before.” (The Winter’s Tale tour 2016)

“Watching them perform is like stepping into a dream… Each time you think they must be running out of ideas, the next scene surprises you further” (Faustus tour 2015)

Actors Wheel are students from Plymouth Marjon University

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As a dramatist, the prolific J. B. Priestley (An Inspector Calls) has never fallen from fashion, but a number of his plays have been neglected. The Long Mirror [1940] is one of these.

Set in a Welsh guest house, over a few hours the lives of three young people are radically changed. The Long Mirror is a powerful combination of strained personal relationships caught up in Priestley’s own fascination with the seeming tricks that time can play.

THE LONG MIRROR J B Priestley’s

Sunday 27th May 7.30pm Palace Theatre, Paignton, TQ3 3HFBox Office 01803 522330 www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk Monday 28th May 7.30 pm Shaftesbury Theatre, Dawlish, EX7 9PBBox Office Shaftesbury Theatre (10 to 12 Mon to Sat) or 07828899722 Sponsored by Dawlish Arts Festival (66th Year) www.dawlishartsfestival.org.uk

Tuesday 29th May 7.30pm Kilmington Village Hall, Kilmington, EX13 7RFBox Office 01392 277189/665885 www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre

Interesting and of high quality ...... Remotegoat review 2018

Cygnet Company directed by Richard Digby Day

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Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)

Baroque Theatre CompanyTWISTby Miles Tredinnick Directed by Adam MorleyUK Theatre Tour Wednesday 30th May 7.30pm Set in the 1990’s in the affluent Hampstead area of London, TWIST tells the tense but hilarious story of mild-mannered accountant David, who sees a sensational way of making a fortune by writing a kiss-and-tell biography about his venomous wife Sarah. However, the play takes a turn when David realises that the book will do even better if Sarah, the nation’s favourite celebrity from hit soap Doctors and Nurses, is actually murdered! How will he do it and just what will happen?

TWIST is written by Miles Tredinnick, a rock musician, songwriter and stage and screen writer who has written for the hit BBC1 television series Birds of a Feather and the late great Frankie Howerd. Miles is also known as Riff Regan, the founder member of the rock-band London.

TWIST is a slick, stlylish, edgy thriller with echoes of Tarantino’s hit film Pulp Fiction, that will have audiences guessing until the shocking end.

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Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)

The Actor’s Wheel The Trial (adapted by Steven Berkoff)

Thursday 31st May 7.30pm

‘But I’m not guilty, there’s been a mistake’… … ‘But that is exactly how the guilty speak’

The Actor’s Wheel return with a visually striking production of Kafka’s infamous literary classic, painting a dark, kaleidoscopic, absurdist world, which questions our freedom, explores our paranoia, examines the human condition and challenges our perceptions of guilt. Berkoff ’s visceral adaptation is brought to life by a dynamic and vibrant ensemble in this highly physical, and mind boggling production.

“Dark and disturbing, it chilled me to the bone… a superb piece of theatre that draws you in and spits you back out.” (A Clockwork Orange tour 2017)

“The Actor’s Wheel have produced a truly powerful performance. Flawless and captivating from start to finish.” (The Caucasian Chalk Circle tour 2016)

Actors Wheel are students from Plymouth Marjon University

Raving Mask Presents The Conductor Based on a novel by Sarah Quigley Directed by Jared McNeillWednesday 6th June 7.30pm

From the devastation of the Leningrad Blockade, 1941, came one of the most life-affirming pieces of music ever to be composed. Dmitri Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony lifted an entire city in its darkest hour, instilling renewed faith in our capabilities as individuals, as well as the unifying spirit of a people as one.

The Conductor is a concert-play: a story told, and woven within the music of the symphony itself. They watched the skies, waiting for anything to lift their hearts, and their prayers were answered in a moment that revealed the true dignity and power that art may serve.

Winner of the Jonathan Beecher Award Buxton Fringe Festival 2016

Tickets: £12 12+10

Theatretrain ExeterAnnie Jr.Saturday 16th June 6.00pm

Come and join Theatretrain Exeter for their very first production. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. features everyone’s favourite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Theatretrain Exeter offer professional performing arts training for children aged 4 -18 years. Covering the three disciplines of dance, drama and singing, they meet every Saturday morning to build confidence, develop the imagination and to have fun!

Please note tickets for this event can only be obtained through this link www.ticketsource.co.uk/theatretrain-exeter

Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions)

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Cygnet TheatreThe Isle of Slaves Directed by Alistair Ganley

Join the Cygnet Company this summer for a classic role-reversal comedy by the great C18th dramatist Pierre Marivaux.Marooned on a mysterious island run by former slaves two put-upon servants switch places with their masters and discover the pleasures - and dangers - of wielding authority over another human being.

The Isle of Slaves is a playful exploration of class, power and responsibility which seeks to amuse as much as it enlightens.

Cygnet 2015 Production of Marivaux’ The Triumph of Love

“charming their audience with comedy and a sweet belief in the power of love to prevail.” Lucy Corley Review Hub

“Alistair Ganley directed a talented team of young performers whose abundant energy lured us into the labyrinthine plot, full of preposterous twists and turns.” Avril Silk remotegoat

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Cygnet Theatre Friars Gate, Exeter July 3 4 5 6 7 7.30pm

July 7 3.00pm

Cygnet Box Office 01392 277189 / 665885 www.wegottickets.com

Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)

Whyte House, Farringdon EX5 2HY Wed 11 July 7.15pm Grounds open 6.30pm for picnics. Bar available Ticket Price: £12 (£6 Under 18/NUS) Group Bookings £10 (minimum 6) Bookings: 01395 239181

Garden Theatre Knackershole Barn West Knowle, DulvertonThu 12 July 7.15pm Grounds open 5.00pm for picnics. Bar available No dogs are allowed (except guide dogs). Ticket Price £10Box Office 01398 323474 / 01398 323837

Shute Primary School, Shute EX13 7QR

Fri 13 July 7.15pm Grounds open 6.30pmTicket Price £ £12 (£6 Under 18/NUS) Box Office 01392 277189/665885 www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre

Undercliffe, Lympstone EX8 5JU Garden adjacent to the Public Car Park, Underhill . If wet venue would be the Church, Church Road, EX8 5JU with parking nearby

Sat 14 July 6.00pm Garden opens 5.00pmTicket Price: £10 (£30 Family, £5 under 18/NUS) Bookings: boxoffice@lympstone-entertainments.net Cygnet Box Office 01392 277189 / 665885

Archerfield, Streatham Rise, Exeter EX4 4PE Sun 15 July 4.00pm Garden opens 2.30pm Advance Bookings Only Tickets: £12 (£10 conc, £8 under 18/NUS) Cygnet Office 01392 277189

Open Air Productions - Please bring your own seating and rugs

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Have you thought about Drama Training 3 Years full time Professional Training for Actors 1 Year Foundation Course One day coursesCygnet Theatre has nearly 40 years’ experience of helping young actors to develop their individual qualities.

Actors joining Cygnet’s unique full-time professional training work as part of an ensemble (Cygnet Company) and have an ongoing commitment to public performances from day one.

Actors learn from expert professionals, their peers & their audiences

The Cygnet training is an intensely practical blend of classwork, rehearsal and performance covering all aspects of the actor’s craft (from voice work, movement and improvisation to microphone technique, stage combat and acting for camera).

Cygnet graduates have gone on to work successfully for stage, film, TV and Radio, form their own companies and found theatres.

Cygnet Theatre plays a key role in the region’s arts scene, supporting local artists to present their own work at our venue in addition to our own productions. Each year Cygnet tours locally around Devon and regularly showcases work in London. The summer tour brings the Company’s work to new audiences and introduces the Company to the delights and challenges of open-air performance in a variety of beautiful venues.

Short courses and open masterclasses are run for those wanting to develop their stage or screen acting, skills whilst the thriving Cygnet Youth Theatre, runs throughout the year to engage with young people, aged 11-18. These activities build self-confidence and team working as well as instilling a lifelong love of drama.

‘So rehearsal, listening to the others, getting closer and closer to the partner, improvisation and then the presence of an audience are all the tools for sharpening the actor’s inbuilt sensitivity. This is method without method.’ PETER BROOK Patron More details: www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

TRAINING @ CYGNET THEATRE

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TRAINING @ CYGNET THEATRE

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Workshop Opportunities

Once again, Cygnet is offering short courses and workshops for professional and community artists to join.

This term they focus on physical / vocal release work and acting techniques.

Our upcoming opportunities are listed on our website www.cygnettheatre.co.uk.

If you would like to be added to our Artists Mailing List to receive information on upcoming workshops please email info@cygnettheatre.co.uk

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ryMayTue 1 Strawberries in January Theatre Exeter 7.30pm Wed 2 Strawberries in January Theatre Exeter 7.30pmThu 3 Strawberries in January Theatre Exeter 7.30pmFri 4 Strawberries in January Theatre Exeter 7.30pmSat 5 My Dog’s Got No Nose Theatre Exeter 7.30pmThu 10 Constellations Theatre Bristol 8.00pm Fri 11 Constellations Theatre Bristol 8.00pm Sat 12 Constellations Theatre Bristol 8.00pm Sat 12 Concert Music Exeter 6.00pmWed 23 Julius Caesar Theatre Exeter 7.30pmThu 24 Strawberries in January Theatre Teignmouth 7.30pmFri 25 Strawberries in January Theatre Honiton 7.30pmSat 26 Strawberries in Janauary Theatre Bradninch 7.30pmSun 27 The Long Mirror Theatre Paignton 7.30pmMon 28 The Long Mirror Theatre Dawlish 7.30pmTue 29 The Long Mirror Theatre Kilmington 7.30pmWed 30 Twist Theatre Exeter 7.30pmThu 31 The Trial Theatre Exeter 7.30pm

JuneWed 6 The Conductor Theatre Exeter 7.30pmSat 16 Annie JR. Musical Exeter 6.00pm

JulyTue 3 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Exeter 7.30pmWed 4 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Exeter 7.30pmThu 5 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Exeter 7.30pmFri 6 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Exeter 7.30pmSat 7 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Exeter 3.00pmSat 7 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Exeter 7.30pmWed 11 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Farringdon 7.15pmThu 12 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Dulverton 7.15pmFri 13 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Shute 7.15pmSat 14 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Lympstone 6.00pmSun 15 The Isle of Slaves Theatre Exeter 4.00pm

Programme subject to change please check with venue before travelling

Cygnet Theatre Friars Gate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AZ

To Book Tickets: Theatre Hotline: 01392 277189 EVIT (Princesshay, Exeter) 01392 665885 Online ticketing: www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre info@cygnettheatre.co.uk www.cygnettheatre.co.uk Registered Charity No. 1081824 Company No. 3905769