RELAXED
PERFORMANCE
AT
SUNDERLAND
EMPIRE
Martin Dodd for UK
Productions by arrangement with
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited proudly present:
Peter Pan
Adapted from the book by J.M.
Barrie
Sunderland Empire
Relaxed Performance: Thursday 27th December
2018
Special effects will be tuned
down and lights will dimmed at Sunderland Empire this festive season to ensure
families have a more relaxed theatre experience, as the theatre gears up to
host this years Relaxed Performance for their swashbuckling pantomime, Peter
Pan.
The Relaxed Performance will take place on Thursday 27 December 2018 at 5pm and is
facilitated by the theatres award winning Creative Learning and Community
Partnerships team, which has seen attendances and demand grow at their highly
acclaimed Relaxed Performances over the years. The theatre has worked closely
with the north east autism society over the years to support the growth and development
of these performances.
Pawsum meets Richard McCourt and Josh Andrews |
Anthony Hope, Creative Learning and Community
Partnerships Manager said: “We are so thrilled that after 6 years
our Relaxed Performances continue to give opportunities for many families and
individuals across the region to visit our venue, who may otherwise find it to
be a daunting experience. We have since encouraged other relaxed performances
across our calendar such as Awful Auntie and Gangtsa’ Granny with the plans for
more in the future. The support from NEAS over the years has been crucial in
our development and their knowledge and expertise has enabled us to really
understand the needs of our audience.”
The Relaxed Performance is for patrons who may be
concerned about attending a theatrical performance and may find visiting the
theatre daunting. The performance will be designed to benefit patrons with
additional needs, such as autism, ADHD, dementia, young children attending the
theatre for the first time, or anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed
environment.
Kerrie
Highcock, Family Development Manager at north east autism society (neas) said: “We have worked in partnership with the
Sunderland Empire for the last six years and have developed a really positive
working relationship. It’s brilliant to have watched the relaxed performances
develop over the years. We really enjoy working with the theatre, they have
really embraced the idea of relaxed performances and embedded it within
their practice.”
Families will have the chance to see the all-star
crew including award winning actor Jamie Lomas (Hollyoaks,
Eastenders, I’m a Celebrity
Get Me Out of Here) as the dastardly Captain Hook! CBBC’s
Richard
McCourt aka ‘Dick’ from Dick and Dom will
be going solo as Hooks BOGIE-tastic right-hand man Smee!
Topped off by everyone’s favourite Barry-born omelette flipping mum, Melanie Walters from BBC’s BAFTA winning series ‘Gavin and Stacey’ as the
delightful and doting ‘Mother’, Mrs Darling with Josh Andrews (Cats, Book of Mormon and 42nd Street) as Peter Pan.
During the Relaxed Performance slight alterations
are made to the performance though the overall content will not change. Technical
adjustments are made to lighting and sound (house lights are normally left on
low and strobe lighting may be removed and loud noises or explosions are either
taken out entirely or reduced.
Audience members are free to go in and out as
needed and late comers rules will be relaxed and making noise during the
performance will not be discouraged. Additional staff members are on hand to
assist as required, and quiet areas are provided for anyone who may become
overwhelmed at any point.
In addition, to supporting the visit, visual
stories can be sent to all bookers on request in advance of the visit, with
detailed information and photos of both the theatre and the show. Pre-show
familiarisation visits can be arranged.
For further information about the Relaxed
Performance call 0191 566 1054 (Mon-Fri) or email SunderlandEducation@theambassadors.com
Tickets just £12!*
So hoist the mainsail and get set to fly to Neverland as Martin
Dodd for UK Productions brings
another PAN-tastic pantomime adventure to Sunderland.
Tickets
Tickets available from the Box
Office on High Street West, via the ticket centre 0844 871 3022*** or
online from our affiliate ATG Tickets: http://bit.ly/PeterPanSundEmpire
Access Line: 0800 912 6971*
Groups 10+: 0330 102 7531**
*£12
ticket applies to the performance on Thu 27 Dec at 5pm only. A one-off
transaction fee of £3.65 applies to telephone and online sales. No fees for
Theatre Card members or groups of 10+. **Calls charged at local rate for groups
10+ only.
***calls cost 7p per
minute plus standard network charges. Booking and transaction fees may apply to
telephone and online bookings.
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