THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER TO SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2014
Flying Into Daylight A new play written by Ron Hutchinson, with live music and Tango
Based on an original story by Victoria Fischer Directed by Ron Hutchinson and Max Roberts
Starring four times Olivier Award nominated Summer Strallen and Theatre Choice Award winner Jos Vantyler
Wherever Tango leads, you must follow. Tickets: £22-£10, over 60s concs £16-£10, other concs £15-£5 Box office: (0191) 232 1232 Book online: www.live.org.uk Follow #FlyingIntoDaylight on Supported by the Friends of Live Theatre
THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER TO SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2014
Flying Into Daylight
A World Premiere. A Live Theatre Production
A new play written by Ron Hutchinson, with live music and Tango
Based on an original story by Victoria Fischer Directed by Ron Hutchinson and Max Roberts Music created and performed by Julian Rowlands Choreographed by Amir Giles Designed by Gary McCann Lighting design by Malcolm Rippeth
Wherever Tango leads, you must follow. Virginia has a decision to make: whether to continue with the comfort and security of her mundane British life or to gamble - to walk out on everything she knows, get on a plane, travel twelve thousand miles to Buenos Aires and learn the Tango. The World Premiere of this brand new play by Emmy Award-winning writer Ron Hutchinson stars four times Olivier Award nominated actress Summer Strallen and Theatre Choice Award-winning actor Jos Vantyler. It features live Tango music composed for the show and performed on stage by Julian Rowlands, one of Europe’s leading tango musicians and member of Tango Siempre. Original dance choreographed by Tango specialist Amir Giles. Live music and passionate dance make Flying into Daylight a vibrant, life affirming journey where seductive rhythms can change lives. Supported by the Friends of Live Theatre.
DATES: Thurs 27 Nov to Sat 20 Dec LOCATION: Main House DURATION: Approx. 2hrs 30mins, including an interval SUITABILITY: 14+ PERFORMANCES: Tues to Sat, 7.30pm MATINEES: Sat 6 Dec, 2pm, Thur 11 Dec, 2pm, Sun 14 Dec, 4pm, Thurs 18 Dec, 2pm & Sat 20 Dec, 2pm PREVIEWS: Thurs 27 to Sat 29 Nov, 7.30pm OPENING NIGHT, GOOD & BEST FRIENDS RECEPTION: Wed 3 Dec, 7.30pm FRIENDS 241: Thur 27 Nov 7.30pm & Sat 6 Dec, 2pm TICKETS: £14£10, over 60s concs £12-£10, other concs £5 Thurs 27 Nov, 7.30pm Fri 28 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 29 Nov, 7.30pm Tues 2 Dec, 7.30pm Wed 3 Dec, 7.30pm Sat 6 Dec, 2pm Tues 9 Dec, 7.30pm Thur 11 Dec, 2pm
Sun 14 Dec, 4pm Tues 16 Dec, 7.30pm Thurs 18 Dec, 2pm Sat 20 Dec, 2pm
TICKETS: £22-£15, over 60s £22-£15, other concs £15 Fri 5 Dec, 7.30pm Sat 6 Dec, 7.30pm Thurs 11 Dec, 7.30pm Fri 12 Dec, 7.30pm TICKETS: £18- Sat 13 Dec, 7.30pm £10, over 60s Wed 17 Dec, 7.30pm concs £16-£10, Thurs 18 Dec, 7.30pm other concs £10 Fri 19 Dec, 7.30pm Thurs 4 Dec, 7.30pm Sat 20 Dec, 7.30pm Wed 10 Dec, 7.30pm ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: Tues 16 Dec, Thurs 18 Dec, 7.30pm 6.15pm Wed 17 Dec, Thurs 18 Dec, 7.30pm 7.30pm
Artistic Director, Max Roberts said: ‘‘The raw, passionate and distinctive music and dance of the Tango aligned with a beautifully written, compelling and life affirming narrative provides the basis of an inherently theatrical experience. This should be yet another not to be missed Live Theatre highlight.’’
About the performers and writer Summer Strallen Virginia Summer Strallen is a four times Olivier nominated actress and performer. She toured nationally in Ballroom to Broadway with Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke. She starred as Dale Tremont in Top Hat at Aldwych Theatre in the West End and on a national tour, as Maria in The Sound of Music at the London Palladium and as Meg Giry in Love Never Dies at Adelphi Theatre. Summer has also performed in Company at Queens Theatre, Paradise Moscow at Opera North, Dick Whittington at Barbican Theatre, The Boyfriend and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park. Summer featured in the BBC productions Land Girls, Casualty, Doctors and Hotel Babylon and Channel 4’s Hollyoaks.
Jos Vantyler Marco Jos Vantyler won a Theatre Choice Award for Outstanding Performance in a new play and was nominated for his second OffWestEnd Award for Best Male Performance of 2012 for his portrayal of the promoter of the Dance Marathon contest in Dead on Her Feet, also written by Ron Hutchinson. He appeared in the all-star cast of King Lear at the Old Vic with Michael York and Greta Scacchi, in Love’s Labours Lost for Northern Broadsides 20th anniversary and starred alongside Susannah York in much acclaimed Tennessee Williams Trilogy.
Ron Hutchinson Writer & Co-Director Ron Hutchinson is an Emmy Award winning screenwriter and George Devine Award winning playwright based in Los Angeles. His latest work includes The Captain of Kopenick on the Olivier Stage at the Royal National Theatre; Betty and Coretta starring Mary J Blige for Lifetime Television and Hollywood Endings for BBC Radio, starring Kathleen Turner. His plays have been nominated internationally for numerous awards including the Olivier and Critics Circle in New York.
Julian Rowlands Musical Creator & Performer Julian Rowlands is a bandoneonist, composer and arranger specialising in Tango, classical and contemporary music. As a member of Tango Siempre he composed and performed the music for Midnight Tango in the West End and on tour. He has appeared on BBC television’s Strictly Come Dancing, The One Show and Zingzillas, on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune.
Amir Giles Choreographer Amir Giles is a performer and choreographer who trained at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. He has choreographed for television, film, theatre and opera working with Paramount Pictures, Boy George, Film4, the Royal College of Music and the Royal Opera House. He has taught at The Royal Ballet School, the Royal College of Music, Bodyguard - The Musical, The Royal Ballet and major Tango schools in London and abroad. He has appeared in ITV’s Mr Selfridge.
Associated events THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER, 10.30PM
Meet the Team
Join writer and co-director Ron Hutchinson, musical director Julian Rowlands, co-director Max Roberts and the cast as they discuss the creation of the play, its choreography, dance and music. Free, booking essential. SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER, 5PM & THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER, 6PM
Beginners Tango Lesson
Join teachers from Tango on Tyne for an hour long introductory Argentine Tango lesson and learn some of the basic steps and moves in a relaxed and informal session. Please wear loose comfortable clothes and if possible shoes with leather soles. £6. Limited places, booking essential.
Food, dining & Christmas packages Empanadas, at the Atrium Bar Try an Empanada, a traditional Argentinian savoury snack. Baked by the Sugar Down Bakery, they are available in two flavours, feta and kale or beef and black bean, at the Atrium Bar. £1 each. Limited availability each evening.
Argentinian pre-theatre dining at The Broad Chare
6pm before evening performances Get in the Latin spirit with a three course Argentinian pre-show dinner at The Broad Chare. Start with Argentinian style fish soup followed by Churrasco Style Grilled Rump Steak with Chimichurri, and Churros con Dulce de Leche for dessert. Vegetarian WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER, 6PM alternative available. Pre-show Argentinian Wine Tasting Learn what makes Argentinian wine distinctive 3 course meal, £25 per person. Booking essential. and popular in a wine tasting by Majestic Wines. Accompanied by empanadas, small For more information and to make reservation visit www.thebroadchare.co.uk or traditional Argentinian savoury snacks. call (0191) 211 2144. £6. Limited places, booking essential. SATURDAY 13 AND 20 DECEMBER, 10.45PM
Post show Tango Milonga
Christmas and Group packages
Take advantage of our group booking offer for every ten tickets bought (for one performance) get the 11th ticket free, please contact box office on (0191) 232 1232. For groups, we can also arrange additional events such as group Tango lessons, pre-show dining or buffet and drinks, or a SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER, 7PM wine tasting session in our Buenos Aires Music in the Show, by Julian Rowlands themed event space. Join the play’s musical creator and performer Contact Chris on (0191) 229 2376 or Julian Rowlands as he discusses the music in chris@live.org.uk to find out more. the show and demonstrates the Bandoneon, All subject to availability, costs and minimum and maximum numbers. an essential instrument in Tango. Free, booking essential. Stay after the show as the theatre changes into a Milonga, a place where Tango is danced. Watch or join in the dancing led by Tango dancers and teachers. Bar open until 1am. Free for Flying Into Daylight ticket holders that evening.
Live Theatre Broad Chare Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ
Approximately a 10 minute walk from Monument, Central and Manors Metro stations, next to Newcastle Law Courts