| Sheffield Theatres offer a variety
of exciting events which allow you to do as the name describes -
join in and find out about The Comedy of Errors.
They cater for a variety of ages and needs and the following list
describes each event in more detail.
To book any of these events please call our Ticket Office on the
following numbers:-
Ticket
Office: 0114 249 6000
Group Tickets: 0114 249 6060
| Young
People’s Performance – YP |
A chance for young people, between the ages of 16 and 26,
to see the show plus an opportunity to provide feedback to the
company.
Tuesday 31 May, 7.30 pm - £5.00
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| Pre-Show
Talk - PST |
With Professor Lisa Hopkins, Professor of English, University
of Sheffield. The lecture provides an opportunity
to learn more about the play, prior to seeing the show. Suitable
for University aged students and above.
Thursday 2 June, 6.00 pm to 6.30 pm - £1.50
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| Behind
The Scenes - BTS |
Find out more about the production with a talk and backstage
tour. Suitable for all ages and can include school parties as
well as individuals. Limited places are available so early booking
is recommended.
Tuesday 7 June, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm - £2.50
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| Page
to Stage - P2S |
A practical exploration of the issues raised in staging the
play, led by the Director with members of the company. It includes
an introduction to the production decisions, gives a demonstration
of the rehearsal process and includes how the technical aspects
of a show, such as light and sound, contribute to the staging
of a production. This session is run as a lecture-demonstration
but includes the opportunity to ask questions and participate
in some activities. This event is suitable for everyone but
can be of specific interest to students.
Thursday 9 June, 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm - £2.50
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| Sign
Language Interpreted Performance – SP |
A performance which will also be sign language interpreted
for hearing impaired patrons.
Thursday 9 June, 7.30 pm - usual performance ticket prices apply.
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| Talk
Back - TB |
A chance for audience members to ask questions and discuss
the play with the Director and members of the company. Suitable
for all ages.
Thursday 9 June, post show - free to performance ticket
holders.
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| Touch
Tour – TT |
An opportunity for visually impaired patrons to explore the
set and feel the costumes, as well as an introduction to the
voices of members of the company.
Friday 10 June,
6.00 pm – free to performance ticket holders
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| Audio
Described Performance - AD |
The audio-described performance offers a service for visually
impaired or blind patrons whereby visual elements of the performance
are conveyed through headsets by a member of our qualified audio
describers team.
Friday 10 June, 7.30 pm – usual performance ticket prices
apply
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| Sheffield
Theatres Backstage Tours |
Saturday 21 May, 10.30 am
Friday 10 June, 10.30 am
£3.00 (£1.50 discounts and Square Circle members).
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| Workshops
for Schools/Colleges |
'Discovering The Comedy of Errors' workshops are
available to schools/colleges who are attending a performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to allow pupils to discover
more about Shakespeare's play and our production, prior to seeing
the show.
The workshops will be available on selected dates in the weeks
commencing Monday 23 May and Tuesday 7 June, with either a morning
or afternoon session.
Numbers of those taking part will be limited to 30.
For further information please contact Susan Weaver, Education
Officer, on 0114 201 3843. |
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The Square Circle Membership Scheme 
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The Square Circle Membership Scheme is a great way to get more
involved with Sheffield Theatres. You can save money, save time
and be part of Britain's most exciting regional theatre.
Membership includes
> Generous ticket discounts on award-winning productions in all
three theatres
>Priority booking
>Exclusive social events
>Opportunities to meet the stars
Choose the scheme that suits you best
>Premium
>Standard
>Senior Citizen
>Family
>Single
>Young (18-26 years)
>Young (11-17 years)
For information, or to become a member, contact Sarah Grindrod
on 0114 249 6007 or email s.grindrod@
sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.
Application forms can also be downloaded from our main website at
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
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