Win a family ticket for four to The Prince and the Pauper at New Vic Theatre

The Prince and the Pauper

The New Vic Theatre is set to captivate theatre audiences this Christmas with its adaptation of Mark Twain’s enchanting tale of The Prince and The Pauper.  Prepare for a tale full of heart, filled with imaginative storytelling, music, humour, swashbuckling derring-do and festive magic as the award-winning theatre-in-the-round stages a brand-new adaptation of Twain’s tale about a chance meeting between two boys that will change their lives forever.  The Prince and the Pauper takes to the stage at the New Vic from Saturday, 16 November 2019 to Saturday, 25 January 2020.  Keep on reading if you would like to find out how you can win yourself a family ticket of four to this classic production.

 Returning to the New Vic for the first time since playing Patty Astley in Astley’s Astounding Adventures at the theatre last summer, Danielle Bird (The Worst Witch, West End, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Birmingham Rep) will appear alongside her twin sister, Nichole Bird (The Wits, Shakespeare’s’ Globe / Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; The Rakes Progress, Theatre de Complicité / DNO) in the roles of Tom and Edward, the Prince and the Pauper.

Cast – The Prince and the Pauper

David Ahmad – The Hero (Miles Hendon/ Musician)
Danielle Bird – Edward
Nichole Bird – Tom
Kieran Buckeridge – Player Manager (First Lord of Everything/Musician);
Gareth Cassidy – Mary Tudor/Musician
Matthew Ganley – Fool (Pa Canty/Musician)
Elliot Gooch (Ensemble/Musician)
Jasmin Hinds – Player Princess/Elizabeth I/Ensemble
Sufia Manya Dame (Ma Canty/Minstrel/Ensemble/Musician)
Faz Shah Show MD/Violinist/Ensemble
Tom Richardson – Player King (Henry VIII/Beefeater)
Margit van der Zwan – Cellist /Ensemble
Joss Wyre (Ensemble)

Here’s how you can win yourself a family ticket for four to the Prince and the Pauper at New Vic Theatre. Terms and conditions as stated on the Rafflecopter Giveaway.

Terms & Conditions:
* Prize is not exchangeable for cash and not transferable
* Open to residents of the United Kingdom Only
*The Prince and The Pauper runs from Sat, 16 November 2019 until Sat, 25 January 2020.
* Tickets not available from between and including Friday, 20 December 2019 and Saturday, 4 January 2020.
* Prize is for a family of four ticket to watch The Prince and The Pauper at New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, which must include one adult and one child
*Entrants of the competition must be 18 or over and must not be employed by or family members of New Vic Theatre
* All entries must be received by Sun – 24 November 2019
* The winner will be chosen at random
* The winner will be notified via their email address. They have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize after being notified, after which time the prize will be considered unclaimed and will be re-assigned using a random selection method.
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* Tickets / Prizes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
* The winner will be published on the original giveaway blog post.
* Prizes are administered separately by the organiser and Yeah Lifestyle cannot be held responsible for problems related to fulfilment of prizes including non-delivery of the item
* Ticket terms and conditions apply.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are priced from £17 to £26.50 (concessions and group discount available).

How do I book tickets to watch The Prince and The Pauper?

Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 01782 717962. or visit the New Vic Theatre’s website here.

How long is the show for and what are the timings?

The show will start on Saturday, 16 November and will run until Saturday, 25 January 2020.  There will be evening shows at 7.30pm while morning shows at 10.30am and matinee shows at 2.15pm.  There will also be Audio Described, Captioned, Relaxed and Sign Language Performances, please check the New Vic Theatre’s website for full details on exact timings.

Where is the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?

New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG

About The New Vic Theatre

Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

About Arts Council England

Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives. They support a range of activities across the arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. Great art and culture inspires us, brings us together and teaches us about ourselves and the world around us. In short, it makes life better. Between 2015 and 2018, they plan to invest £1.1 billion of public money from the government and an estimated £700 million from the National Lottery to help create these experiences for as many people as possible.

Things to note: 

The New Vic welcomes all customers and is committed to providing access to the arts for all, which includes:

• Free parking close to the theatre entrance for Blue Badge holders (reserve a space with the box office)

• The Theatre Cafe is open everyday serving homemade food, opening times at 10am – 3.30pm, and 5.30pm – 7.30pm

•  Sweets & Ices are located in the downstairs foyer opposite the Box Office

• All smoke effects in New Vic productions are safe and non-toxic

•  You can pre-order your interval drinks at the bar using the slip provided to avoid the queues. The bar opening times are 12pm – 2pm and 5.30pm – 11pm

• Should you need to leave the auditorium during the performance, you may be asked to wait until a suitable break before you can be readmitted

• Automatic doors and level access into the foyer, ramped access to the auditorium on the ground floor and lift access to the first floor

• Wheelchair spaces on both the ground and first floor

• Disabled toilets on both levels

• An induction loop system (not available for amplified performances and an infrared-assisted hearing system)

• Baby-changing facilities

• Assistance dogs are welcome and water will be provided (if you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, let the box office know when booking)

• Sign language-interpreted, audio-described performances are available, please check the website for more details

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Photo credit: New Vic Theatre / Andrew Billington