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Synopsis

Sir Despard Murgatroyd is a man under pressure. He has inherited a witch’s curse forcing him to commit a crime a day or die in agony. So it’s a huge relief when shy Robin Oakapple is revealed as his long-lost elder brother – true inheritor of the curse. 

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Sheffield The Lyceum Theatre 31st May - 2nd Jun 2012

Ruddigore

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55 Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 1DA
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By Car

Sheffield Theatres is located in Sheffield’s city centre. The main theatre entrances are in Tudor Square, which can be approached on foot from Arundel Gate, Norfolk Street, or Surrey Street.

Parking: Sheffield Theatres work in partnership with Q Park on Charles St (S1 2NJ) to provide discounted, safe parking for our audiences on both matinee and evening performances. Speak to the Box Office or a member of the Front of House team to claim your 1 hour free parking voucher either in advance of your visit or on the night. 

Trains

We are 5-10 minutes walk from the train station and the transport interchange nearby. Leave the train station, cross the road and walk straight up Howard Street, by Sheffield Hallam University. Cross over Arundel Gate at the pedestrian crossing and Millennium Galleries is in front of you. Walk up the obvious ramp to the right of the gallery entrance and continue along Surrey Street until Tudor Square and the theatres appear on your right.

Bus and Tram

The nearest bus stops are on Arundel Gate (50m) and High Street (300m). There are two Supertram Stops in close proximity to the Theatres; Castle Square and Cathedral (400 m).

Edinburgh Edinburgh Festival Theatre 7th - 9th Jun 2012

Ruddigore

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3/29 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9FT
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On Foot:

(From Princes Street) The Festival Theatre is on Nicolson Street, which is the continuation of North Bridge heading south from the east end of Princes Street (the Balmoral Hotel is on the corner of Princes Street and North Bridge). The theatre is on the right hand side of the road; approximately 10 minutes walk from the east end of Princes Street.

By Rail:

The nearest rail station to the Festival Theatre is Waverley Station.

By Bus:

The Festival Theatre is accessible by many different bus routes across the city. The main Lothian bus routes which serve the Festival Theatre are: numbers 2, 3, 3A, 5, 7, 8, 14, 21, 29, 31, 33, 37, 37A, 42 and 49.

By Road:

The Festival Theatre is on Nicolson Street, which is the continuation of North Bridge heading south from Princes Street. There are on-going roadworks in preparation for the introduction of trams, so for up to date information please checkwww.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/Transport or AA Route Planner

Car Parking:

There is limited street parking around the Festival Theatre. There is small car park located about 5 minutes walk from the theatre on Niddry Street (7.00am - 11.00pm, 7 days). For further car park information visit Central Car Parks

Belfast Grand Opera House 13th - 16th Jun 2012

Ruddigore

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Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7BA
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Easily accessible by road or public transport, The Grand Opera House is located on Great Victoria Street, next door to the world famous Europa Hotel. The main entrance is on Great Victoria Street, with Stage Door located on Glengall Street.

There is a multi-storey car park situated behind the Europa Hotel, accessible via Sandy Row and Hope Street. McCausland Car Park, located onGrosvenor Road, is open to midnight, Monday - Friday, and 11.00pm on Sunday. There is limited on-street parking on Great Victoria Street, while the nearby Days Hotel also offers secure car-parking facilities.

Great Victoria Street Train Station and the Europa Bus Centre are located on Great Victoria Street, next door to the Grand Opera House. Rail services are available on the Bangor, Londonderry, Larne and Portadown lines and cross-border Enterprise services to Dublin are also available. The Europa Bus Centre provides services across Northern Ireland. Timetables can be viewed at www.translink.co.uk or contact 028 9066 6630 for further information.

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What the critics say

Richard Burkhard's Despard takes the prize for most expressive eyebrows, while the rich staining of Richard Hudson's tea-coloured designs indicates that Ruddigore is definitely best seen through sepia-tinted spectacles.

The Guardian - Read full review

The orchestra, conducted by John Wilson, clearly had fun with all the parodies and mock-heroics of Sullivan's score...The cheers were warm-hearted and well deserved.

The Observer - Read full review

As a lifetime G&S sceptic, this production may have converted me. It’s that good.

Arts Desk - Read full review

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The Music

Ruddigore is a great showcase for Sullivan’s musical dexterity, including some of the best music he ever wrote. The sparkling score is full of energy, from the rivetingly ravishing to the grippingly ghoulish.

Singers
  • Robin Oakapple / Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd DAVID STOUT (May31; June 1,2(x2),9(x2),14,15)
  • Robin Oakapple / Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd GRANT DOYLE (June 7,8,16(x2),21, 22, 23(x2))
  • Richard Dauntless JOSHUA ELLICOTT
  • Sir Despard Murgatroyd RICHARD BURKHARD
  • Old Adam Goodheart RICHARD ANGAS
  • Rose Maybud REBECCA MOON
  • Mad Margaret HEATHER SHIPP
  • Dame Hannah GAYNOR KEEBLE (ex June 2 (mat), 9 (mat), 16 (mat), 23 (mat))
  • Dame Hannah CLAIRE PASCOE (June 2 (mat), 9 (mat), 16 (mat), 23 (mat))
  • Sir Roderic Murgatroyd STEVEN PAGE (ex June 14, 21, 22)
  • Sir Roderic Murgatroyd PAUL GIBSON (June 14, 21, 22)
  • Zorah GILLENE HERBERT
Creative Team
  • Conductor TIMOTHY HENTY
  • Director JO DAVIES
  • Set Designer RICHARD HUDSON
  • Associate Designer MAURICIO ELORRIAGA
  • Costume Designer GABRIELLE DALTON
  • Lighting Designer ANNA WATSON
  • Choreographer KAY SHEPHERD
Did You Know?

Locals claim that the Murgatroyd ancestors in Ruddigore are based on the Murgatroyd family of East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire.

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