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This is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper  -  ITV  -  January 25, 2000 - February 2, 2000

Crime Drama (4 episodes)

Running Time:  60 minutes

Cast:

Alun Armstrong as ACC George Oldfield

Richard Ridings as DSI Dick Holland

James Laurenson as Chief Constable Ronald Gregory

John Duttine as DCS Jim Hobson

Gerard Horan as DCS John Domaille

Maggie Ollerenshaw as Margaret Oldfield

Sue Cleaver as Sylvia Holland

Craig Cheetham as Peter Sutcliffe

Claire Webzell as Sonia Sutcliffe

Paul Angelis as DCS Jack Ridgeway

Pip Donaghy as DCS Wilf Brooks

Howard Ward as DSI John Stainthorpe

John Graham Davies as DI Tony Glendenning

Tim Dantay as DC John Cleasby

Katharine Rogers as WPC Sue Neave

Stephen Moore as Professor David Gee

Kimberley Walsh as Gillian Oldfield

Mark Benton as Terence Hawkshaw

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It was the smallest moment I’ve known

in some ways. Hardly the start

of what should change me.

                                         But it’s

with me always, like a mist

burned off from the beach-

the familiar details; the knowledge it was there.

- Poem: L.M.C. by Tim Neave

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''TIMÓN Y PUMBA''

Es una serie animada de amigos infantil estadounidense creados por Walt Disney Television Animation. Basado en la película animada de Disney de 1994 El Rey León, se centra en Timón el suricato y Pumba el jabalí, mientras viven su filosofía libre de problemas "Hakuna matata". Los actores de voz Ernie Sabella y Nathan Lane repitieron sus papeles cinematográficos como personajes principales, y este último se expresó solo en la temporada 1.

El programa se emitió durante tres temporadas en CBS, Disney Channel, Toon Disney y en distribución como parte de The Disney Afternoon. Se emitió del 8 de septiembre de 1995 al 24 de septiembre de 1999. Es notablemente el primer medio relacionado con el Rey León que presenta apariciones en pantalla de humanos, ya que los humanos no aparecieron en la película y las secuelas posteriores. También es la primera de dos series de televisión basadas en la película, la segunda es La guardia del león.

Año de inicio: 8 de septiembre de 1995

Año de finalización: 24 de septiembre de 1999

Dirección: Brad Neave, Tony Craig, Roberts Gannaway

Créditos: Tomado de Wikipedia

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim%C3%B3n_y_Pumba_(serie_de_televisi%C3%B3n)

Para ver el tráiler ingresa al enlace:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnCGVzhI5BQ

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After starting to develop ideas within my group, I wanted to source a wide range of photos and poses as a reference for the model on the day of shooting. After getting confirmation from Jess, I investigated into difficult yoga poses, it seemed the more difficult, the more it fitted with the broken doll vibe we were going for. I have added some photos from the film that I took on my iPhone whilst watching, to show the initial inspiration and the shapes created.

Whilst researching yoga positions, I discovered a term called Voga (Voguing + Yoga) which brought me to a Vogue article that states, “One amalgamation that is actually catching on is voga—yes, a fitness routine that fuses **Madonna’**s nineties dance moves with sun salutations.” In 2014 the exercise trend, a cross between yoga and voguing, voga was taking London by storm. The idea was created by former fashion and filmset designer Juliet Murrell, a fully trained yoga instructor. She claims, “It’s more of a homage to voguing but it’s all about feeling empowered, strong, aligned and having fun.”

I found another Vogue article from researching Yoga poses in fashion photography which was more recent about how to find your flow at home during the pandemic. I have included the photo used in the article to my blog post as I loved how the model was wearing a gorgeous satin dress, although in reflection I’m now thinking it could be a nighty, while doing obscure poses and still looking elegant. I thought this would be interesting to recreate with our model in the chosen outfit as I think we are hoping to find an expensive looking dress.

When initially discussing poses within the group, Holly mentioned how she was inspired by Ariana Grande’s 34+35 music video. As a group we watched the video and took a photo of the pose Holly had mentioned finding as it was perfect for our shoot. On the topic of creating shapes with poses I suggested we used Victoria Beckhams iconic leg pose which can be found across her Instagram feed in a variety of different outfits and in varies locations. The group agreed that the sassy pose would be a great way to add a modern twist into our shoot.

References:

Difficult Yoga Poses – One-legged King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana), Forearm Hollow Back Pose (Pincha Mayurasana), Scorpion Handstand (Vrschikasana B) https://www.purewow.com/wellness/advanced-yoga-poses

Top right, second photo down – Photographed by Steven Klein, Vogue, October 2002.

https://www.vogue.com/article/voga-fitness-trend-london-voguing-yoga taken from the article “Strike a Pose: Voga (Voguing + Yoga) Is London’s Latest Fitness Craze” by Lena De Casparis 12th September 2014

Top right, orange dress – Photographed by Steven Klein, Vogue, January 2003. https://www.vogue.com/article/at-home-yoga-gaia-repossi taken from the wellness article “9 Ways to Find Your Flow at Home, According to Gaia Repossi and More Fashionable Yogis” by Zoe Ruffner 24th March 2020

Ariana Grande 34+35 Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6_iQvaIjXw

Victoria Beckham Instagram Handle @victoriabeckham­

Other fashion photography included in blog page: Photography By Steve Neaves https://www.cuded.com/photography-by-steve-neaves/ (broken doll pose surrounded by toys on the floor)

Photography By Tim Walker http://fashion-salad.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dolls3.jpg (broken doll sat on bed leaning against headboard)

Photography By Jim Jochetz https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/93942342200705473/ (broken doll against brick wall)

Bottom left shoulder stand photo was found on Pinterest

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McGrath Road Housing, East London

McGrath Road Housing, East London Homes, English Architecture Development, Building News, Images

McGrath Road Housing in East London

14 Sep 2021

Design: Peter Barber Architects

Location: East London, England, UK

McGrath Road Housing

McGrath Road inventively combines a traditional European courtyard typology with a traditional London terrace, setting a new creative benchmark for the future of London’s affordable housing. Twenty-six individual three- and four-storey dual-aspect townhouses, each with its own front door, surround a tree-lined courtyard, giving the development an enhanced sense of community and openness. The scheme’s programmatic rigour is matched by its craftsmanship, which is commendable for design-build procurement route. The design is by Peter Barber Architects

The jury recognises the significant challenges of delivering affordable housing and so it was refreshing to see that the architects had abandoned the typology of a large residential block linked by shared common corridors. Instead, the development’s courtyard configuration allows each house to have its own sense of identity. The entrances are set under parabolic arches, creating arcaded frontages to the street and the courtyard that help to tie the development together, setting the scene for a vibrant and enjoyable resident community.

The use of London stock brick and the understanding of both traditional Victorian window proportions and more intentional arched entrances and secondary folded windows is distinctive and idiosyncratic.

Inside, the houses upturn convention by placing the living room on the top floor to take advantage of the best views. The intermediate floors contain bedrooms, while the dining room and kitchen are at the ground level. Each property benefits from a terrace and a balcony for access to private outdoor space.

The project’s density achieves good form factor. The roof accommodates photovoltaic panels which directly benefit the tenants of the block. It meets the Lifetime Homes standard and is BREEAM certified.

McGrath Road reinterprets well-known housing typologies to generate a novel solution to affordable housing. Not only should the project be commended, we hope it will be used as a useful precedent that will be adopted in London and, indeed, throughout the United Kingdom.

2021 Neave Brown Award for Housing Shortlist information received from RIBA 140921

McGrath Road Housing in East London – Building Information

RIBA region: London Architect practice: Peter Barber Architects

Date of completion: February 2019 Client company name: London Borough of Newham Project city/town: London Contract value: Confidential Internal area: 2,524.00 m² Cost per m²: Confidential Contractor company name: Mulalley Construction

Consultants: Structural Engineers: Cook Associates Environmental / M&E Engineers: Whitecode Quantity Surveyor / Cost Consultant: John Rowan and Partners Brick Manufacturer: Modular Clay Solutions Employers Agent: John Rowan and Partners

Awards: • RIBA Regional Award

Photos © Morley von Sternberg

Peter Barber Architects

McGrath Road Housing, East London images / information received 140921

Location: East London, England, United Kingdom

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Journal Modernist Estates Christmas Gift Guide

It’s the first of December, how did that happen? Now an annual tradition, here’s my edit of bits and bobs I’d like to receive under the tree this year.

Anni Albers: Notebook 1970–1980 £25 A superb facsimile of the only known notebook of legendary artist Anni Albers, this publication offers insight into the methodology of a modern master. Beginning in 1970, Anni Albers filled her graph-paper notebook regularly until 1980. This rare and previously unpublished document of her working process contains intricate drawings for her large body of graphic work, as well as studies for her late knot drawings. 

Published by David Zwirner Books Available from Waterstones.

Hario Japanese Enamel Kettle £49 Actually I already have a very nice Piquot Ware kettle but if I didn't I would have this elegant one by Hario. Part of the ‘Bona Collection’, the kettle can be used for heating coffee or water directly on the stove.  Available from Arket

Cook’s Camden The Making of Modern Housing Normal price £45, receive £10 discount — see below Mark Swenarton’s thorough study of Britain’s golden era of social housing by the likes of architects such as Neave Brown and Benson and Forsyth — working under Camden’s borough architect Sydney Cook. Beautifully illustrated and packed with original photography by Martin Charles, and contemporary images by Tim Crocker. Nicely designed too, ah-hem. 

Published by Lund Humphries. To receive £10 off use code CAMDEN10 at checkout at www.lundhumphries.com. Offer valid until 30 April 2018.

100 prints by Sophie Smallhorn £300 each If you missed the show in September of Sophie Smallhorn’s 100 one off colourful graphic screenprints, there’s still a chance to own one. Contact her studio for more information on what’s available. 

sophiesmallhorn.co.uk

Concrete Planter Making Kit £15 I had fun this year with my friend Michael Samuels, a sculptor (check out his work) mucking about with concrete. We made a concrete light pull for my newly renovated bathroom. If you don't have a friend with a studio and bags of concrete and sand, you can buy this little Concrete Planter making kit. The process is incredibly easy, a bit like making a cake but with less eggs.

Available from Not on the High Street

Hay Toothbrushes £4 Still on the bathroom and egg topic, I was originally going to have wall to wall eggy yellow tiles in my bathroom. I was persuaded this would be a terrible mistake by  a friend who suggested I stick to neutral colours and add colour with accessories. I half took his advice (orange has been replaced with sophisticated white, grey and turquoise), but I have bought a shed load of these cheery toothbrushes by Hay. 

Available from Nook

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Sept. 4, 2019: Obituary

Jerry Alexander, 73

Brother Jerry Ander Alexander, age 73 of North Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Seth Whitley, Brother Jason Lee Whitley and Mr. Jason Richardson officiating.  The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Middle Cross Baptist Church Cemetery. .

Jerry was born October 19, 1945 in Wilkes County to Roy Clinton and Lura Mae Stone Alexander.  He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a pastor for 16 years.  

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Judy Brown Alexander and one brother; Earl Alexander.

He is survived by three daughters; Sandy Richardson and husband Wayne of Hays, Dawn Alexander and Pam Alexander both of North Wilkesboro, one   grandson; Jason Richardson and fiance' Chelsey Berry, and one great grandchild; Carly Richardson, sister; Mary Nell Williams of North Wilkesboro, brother; Mayford Alexander and wife; Thelma of Roaring River and sister-in-law; Jane Alexander of Rock Creek.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, PO Box 2731, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017.

  Fellman Cheek, 84

Preacher Fellman Cheek, age 84 of Roaring River, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his home.  

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Hall, Pastor Brian Cardwell and Pastor Larry Stone officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  

Preacher Cheek was born January 29, 1935 in Wilkes County to Ell and Mary Elizabeth Gentry Cheek.  He was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. Preacher Cheek dedicated over 50 years of his life to preaching the Gospel.  He was Pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wilkesboro for 4 years, Calvary Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro for 40 plus years where he was Pastor Emeritus, Grassy Knob Baptist Church in Union Grove for 3 years and Maple Springs Baptist Church in Ronda.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Betty Jane Billings Cheek, four sisters; Geneva Hudler, Ozena Myers, Mary Hemric and Rosie Hanes and three brothers; Willard Cheek, Clemmon Cheek and Marvin Cheek.

He is survived by a daughter: Karen Souther and husband Grant of Millers Creek, two sons: Tam Cheek and wife Jan of North Wilkesboro and Jody Cheek and wife Heather of Ocean Isle; six grandchildren: Joseph Cheek (Missy) of Charlotte, Todd Mathis (Lisa) of North Wilkesboro, Carisa Meade (Bradley) of North Wilkesboro, Thomas Cheek (Jordan) of Yadkinville, Andrew Cheek and Aiden Cheek both of Ocean Isle; six great grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Makayla Cheek, Amber Mathis, Slater and Alarie Meade and Sydney Cheek, and one sister Edna Norman (Paul) of Thurmond.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017

 Jordan Adams, 33

Mr. Jordan Ryan Adams, age 33 of North Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Christian Fellowship Mission Church with Pastor Roger Wagoner officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery.  

Mr. Adams was born August 4, 1986 in Wilkes County to Gary Walter and Kim Holbrook Adams.  He was a 2005 graduate of North Wilkes High  School and worked for Hobes Ham.

He was preceded in death by his father; Gary Walter Adams and grandfather; Roscoe Holbrook and great grandparents; Glenn and Alsie Douglas.

He is survived by his mother; Kim Holbrook Taylor and husband; Terry of McGrady and two sisters; Kandace Thorley and husband Terry of Charlotte and Rylee Taylor of McGrady, grandparents; Betty and Carvin Brown of Millers Creek and his girlfriend; Meagan Smith and special friends; Mousey and Zae Zae.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Wilkes, PO box 306, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Bobby Yoder, 59

Bobby Jean Yoder, age 59, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. Bobby was born February 4, 1960 in Tazwell  County, Virginia. Bobby was one of the most amazing, hardworking mothers. She never met a stranger and was the grandmother of the century. She was loved by everyone who got to know her. Ms. Yoder was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Eugene and Idna Gladys Yates; brother, Timmy Yoder; and first husband, Joseph Haney.

Surviving are her sons, Joey Haney and spouse Courtney of North Wilkesboro, Randy Dowell and spouse Chelsea of North Wilkesboro, Joshua Dowell and spouse Nicole of Ronda; Gary Conley of Hays (nephew); grandchildren, Preston Dowell, Dominic Haney, Kaitlyn Haney, Kierstin Dowell, Haylie Dowell, Zach Dowell, Emma Hartley, Journey Haney, Jedidiah Haney, Caston Dowell; siblings, Connie Jo Dodson of Winston Salem, Gerrie Hildebrand of Clemmons, Bessie Diane Hall of Wilkesboro, Robbie Yoder of Florida, Teressa Grey and Arlene Morgan both of Tennessee; nieces, Shannon Campbell and Crystal Conley, among other nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Crossfire United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Place, Tennessee, 38105-9956.

     Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Sue Summers, 81

Mrs. Sue Mathis Summers, age 81 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist- Wilkes Medical Center.

Graveside services were September 3, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Chris Lakey officiating.  

Mrs. Summers was born January 21, 1938 in Wilkes County to Coy and Thelma Jarvis Mathis. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sports, gardening, cooking and her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Charles E. Summers, Sr., three sisters; Mary Sale, Lucille Johnson and Jean Anderson and one brother; Buddy Mathis.

She is survived by three sons; Charles Summers Jr. and wife Debbie, John Summers and wife Rosie and James Summers and wife Angela all of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Adam Summers and wife Randee of State Road, Ashley Eller and husband Adam and Caitlyn Summers all of North Wilkesboro and four great grandchildren.

The family requests no food or flowers. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home PO Box 2777 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or the Humane Society of Wilkes PO Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

The family wishes to thank their mother's Home Health Care Team; Susan Shumate, Angela Fye and Angela Reins for their love, care and support that they have shown during this time.

 Rita Harrold, 74

Rita Marlene Harrold, age 74, of Liberty, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. She was born April 19, 1945 in Wilkes County to Boss and Ada Dillard Souther. Mrs. Harrold attended Julian Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Harrold; and several siblings.

Surviving are son, Norman Harrold of Liberty; daughter, Marna Dunn of Tucson, Arizona; brothers, Terry Souther of Liberty, Carl Souther of Thomasville, David Souther of North Wilkesboro; and sister, Joyce Golds of Purlear.

Graveside service was September 3,   at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Jennings officiating. Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 372, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Woodrow Dowell, 73

Mr. Woodrow "Woodie" Wilson Dowell, age 73 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were September 1,   at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hall and Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be in the church cemetery.  

Mr. Dowell was born April 20, 1946 in Wilkes County to Howard William Dowell and Annie Floss Wooten Dowell.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and earned his Sharpshooter Badge (M-14) Rifle.  He was retired from Wilkes Electric Armature where he worked as an Electrical Tech for 32 years. Woodie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Grace Campbell and five brothers; Lonnie Dowell, Bob Dowell, Bill Dowell, Junior Dowell and Paul Dowell.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette Walker Dowell of the home, three daughters; Angela Wood and husband Kevin of North Wilkesboro, Patricia

Rhoades and husband Tim of Boomer and Crystal Billings and husband Michael of Hays, six grandchildren; Taylor McKenzie Wood, Avery Cheyenne Wood, Isaac Braden Wood, Brittany Paige Rhoades, Ashley Brooke Billings and Michael Matthew Billings and two sisters; Laura Byers of Wilkesboro and

Rosa Lee Neaves and husband Gerald of West Jefferson.

Pallbearers were Teddy Reed, Danny Byers, Clayton Anderson, Jody Phillips, Kipi Hamby and Greg Wingler.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church PO Box 1516 Millers Creek, NC 28651.

Mary Gambill, 86

Mrs. Mary June Bishop Gambill, age 86 of Elkin, formally of the Brushy Mountain Community passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Funeral services were September 1,  at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Wood officiating.  Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Gambill was born February 19, 1933 in Wilkes County to Paul Bledsoe Bishop and Mary Thelma Bumgarner Bishop. She retired from Cashion Oil Company as their Office Manager.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Buel Goodwin "Buck" Gambill, Jr., an infant son; Phillip Jerome Gambill and a sister; Bill Griffin and spouse Bill.

She is survived by a son; Jerome Gambill and wife Jennifer of Elkin, two grandchildren; Grace Elizabeth Gambill and Lily Hope Gambill, a sister; Jean Bullis and husband Glenn of Wilkesboro and a brother; Pete Bishop and spouse Betty of Wilkesboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation 110 East 42nd Street 16th Floor New York, NY 10017.

The family would like to Thank Mountain Valley Hospice for their care during this time.

 James Higgins, 86

James Russell Higgins, age 86, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Mr. Higgins was born May 13, 1933 in Wilkes County to Major McKinley and Ethel Lou Handy Higgins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Austin Higgins; sisters, Hazel Handy and Nellie Mae Higgins Smithey; and brothers, Wayne and Clark Higgins.

     Surviving are his wife, Nina May Watts Higgins; daughter, Sally Wambli Sina Win of Muskogee, Oklahoma; brother, Donald Higgins; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren;

several nieces and nephews.

     Funeral service was September 1,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leon Church officiating. Burial  followed in Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery.  

      Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 James Vannoy, 70

Mr. James Russell Vannoy, age 70 of North Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home.

     Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.  Bural with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Vannoy was born August 29, 1949 in Wilkes County to Claude Vannoy Sr. and Selma Stokes Vannoy.  He served in the United States Army and did 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife; Gloria Dean Pickens Vannoy and his second wife; Jean Remines Vannoy, one sister; Theresa Vannoy and three brothers; Ronald Vannoy, Claude Vannoy, Jr and Robert Lee Vannoy.

He is survived by two sons; Russell Vannoy and wife; Sandy of North Wilkesboro and Demetrius Vannoy of Florida, eleven grandchildren; Torrence Vannoy, Kirstyn Vannoy, Alisha Vannoy, Russell Vannoy, Sami Bell, Danisha Vannoy, Iesha Vannoy Deonte Vannoy, Shamori Vannoy Demetrius (DJ) Vannoy Jr., and Ejovi Vannoy, three great grandchildren; Kennedi Ascencio, Kassidy Ascencio and Bryton Lane, one sister; JoAnn Vannoy Gayles and husband Jackie of Wilkesboro and two brothers; Allen E. Vannoy and wife Jackie and Carl W. Vannoy all of Wilkesboro and sister-in-law; Anita Vannoy of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted.

 George Miles, 55

Mr. George William Miles, age 55 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home.

Private Family Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Miles was born June 17, 1964 in Flint Michigan to Jack D. Miles and Wilma L. Miles. He was an active member of the Wilkesboro Church of Christ. Mr. Miles was a Lab Chemist with Tyson Technical Services.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Debbie and two brothers; Greg Dallaire and William "Bill" Miles.

He is survived by his fiancé Shauna Danielle Porter of North Wilkesboro and a sister; Jewel Cousino of Burton, Michigan.

Flowers will be accepted.

     Gladys Castle, 83

Gladys Zora Castle, age 83, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born August 27, 1936 in Wilkes County to Wade Jonathan and Mattie Laws Castle. Gladys was a member of Northside Baptist Church. She always had a smile for everyone. Ms. Castle was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ward Edward Castle; very special friend, Eugene Jarvis.

She is survived by her siblings, Lloyd Edward Castle and spouse Lorine of Wilkesboro, Evelyn Anderson and spouse Turner of North Wilkesboro, Mary Mash and spouse Jimmy, Ann Bishop, Grace James, David Castle (Heather Anderson) all of Wilkesboro; nieces, Melissa Mash Whitley and Rita Brown; several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was August 30,   at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Whitley, Pastor Joseph Sturgill officiating and eulogy provided by Chris Bishop. Burial will follow in Moravian Falls Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 1105 Odell Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

  Linda Koontz, 72

Mrs. Linda Arnett Koontz, age 72 of Millers  Creek, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

She was born July 17, 1947 in St. Augustine FL to Dalton and Catherine Tedder Arnett. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife. She was a remarkable cook and enjoyed hosting holidays with family. She was an avid traveler, who loved discovering new roads and shortcuts. She had a passion for quilting, trying new styles and patterns while creating incredible quilts.  She played piano beautifully with one of her favorites being Nadia's Theme which could fill up the room, she was truly talented.  Linda was very artistic and creative. Her favorite memories were baking Christmas cookies with her children and grandchildren and picking out Holiday decorations. Linda loved all aspects of life and tried to experience as much of it as possible. There are no words to accurately express the love she had for others. Linda touched and enriched so many lives and we know she will continue to enrich us all from heaven.

Linda is survived by her husband; Coy Alton Koontz, Jr.  of the home, two daughters; Suzanne Koontz of Millers Creek and Ashley Weaver and husband, Rick of Melbourne Fl three grandchildren; Chase Vogt, Shelby Vogt, Sean Weaver, two brothers; Glenn Arnett and wife Lynn of St. Augustine Fl and Virgil Arnett of Georgia and her devoted dog Toby.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Florida.

  Peggy Greer, 73

Peggy Ann Greer, age 73, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, August 26, 2019, at her home. She was born December 30, 1945. Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019, Harmony Baptist Church.  - Miller Funeral Service

   John Parker, 81

John Rufus Parker, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born May 16, 1938 in Wilkes County to Coy and Kate Anderson Parker. John was a member of Oakwoods Baptist Church.        He was a US Army Veteran, receiving a medal for carbine and rifle sharpshooter and was a butcher. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Winnie Arrington and Martha Louise Parker McCulley and grandchildren, Valerie Dawn Teague, Jonathan Scott Teague.

Surviving are his sister, Antonia Parker Bailey and spouse R.C. of Winter Haven, Florida; step daughter, Jane E. Osborne of North Wilkesboro; step son, Larry Osborne of North Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Cameron Teague and Kyleigh Teague; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was August 30  at Oakwoods Baptist Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating.

Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142  followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

Pallbearers will be James Anderson, Robert Anderson, Robin Bumgarner, Randy Earp, Sr., Randy Earp, Jr., Ricky Walker, Lee Tedder and Ernie Absher. Honorary pallbearer will be Cameron Teague.

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Leaf Peeper Concerts Return in the Fall

Leaf Peeper Concerts Return in the Fall

Clarion Concerts in Columbia County will stage its 37th consecutive fall season of Leaf Peeper Concerts, the classical and contemporary music series directed by acclaimed American flutist Eugenia Zukerman.

The opening concert, on September 15, will feature the return of extraordinary violinist Tim Fain to Hudson Hall, where he performed last year to an excited audience. With his adventuresome…

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Three of the most historic civil rights organizations, Texas NAACP, The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Houston Area Urban League will host a virtual Unity Rally Against Racism on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 6 pm, the anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Bill of 1964.

Gary Bledsoe, President Texas NAACP, Judson Robinson III, Houston Area Urban League President and Domingo Garcia, LULAC National President will join a lineup of high-profile supporters to commemorate the signing of The Civil Rights Bill of 1964 and focus on key issues including racism, new legislation, and overcoming barriers to voting during the current health and economic crisis.

  Confirmed Speakers and Celebrity Guests

U.S. Representative Karen Bass, CA-District 37, Chair of Congressional Black Caucus

U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, TX-District 30

U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, TX-District 25 and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair

Hon. Julian Castro, Former Sec. of Housing and Urban Development and 2016/2020 Presidential Candidate

Texas State Senator Royce West, District 23

Texas State Representative Toni Rose, District 110

Texas State Representative Victoria Neave, District 107

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson

Bishop T.D. Jakes

Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboy Hall of Famer

Comedian George Lopez

Anthony Anderson, Star of TV Show Black-ish

Dr. Freddie Haynes, Senior Pastor, Friendship West Baptist Church

Michelle Carter, Olympic Gold Medalist

Tim Brown, NFL Hall of Fame

Charles Haley, NFL Hall of Fame

Thurman Thomas, NFL Hall of Fame

Derrick Johnson, Former Dallas Cowboys

Greg Ellis, Former Dallas Cowboys

Ray Mickens, Former NFL Player

Tommy Harris, Former NFL Player

Jane Hamilton, Community/Voting Rights Activist

  WHO:                                   Texas NAACP, Houston Area Urban League, and LULAC

WHAT:                                 Unity Rally Against Racism  

WHEN:                                Thursday, July 2, 2020, 6 pm

WHERE:                             Virtual – Link to Live Unity Rally – https://unityrally.us

  The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark of civil rights and labor law that outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, and racial segregation in schools, employment, and public accommodations.

For more information please contact Sherelyn Roberts, 469 835-6510, sherelyn@jbj-management.com

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Happy Independence Day to all! It goes without saying that yours truly is a man of traditions and there is no tradition greater than stuffing your face with hot dogs at a rapid pace during a summer cookout, meaning the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is as peak tradition as it gets. And I love reviewing it each and every year! As usual, we are deep inside the ass end of Brooklyn on Coney Island where the festivities occur each and every year at the original home of Nathan’s Famous.

We open things up with a red hot opening video package narrated by the King, George Shea, highlighting Joey Chestnut and his quest for a record setting 10th victory as well as his two top contenders for the contest. Let’s get it on! We open with Paul Page running down the history of the contest and what lies ahead of us tonight in both the men’s and women’s competition. 1,500 hot dogs and buns have been grilled up for today, but that is just a fraction of the mind boggling 150 million dogs that will be consumed throughout the country on its 241st birthday. As you know, last year Chestnut set the world record by ingesting and digesting 70 dogs, topping his previous best of 69. That mother fucker can eat.

Page tells us Chestnut has also hit 73 dogs in a local qualifier and wants to go even higher than that. He then brings in his cohost Rich Shea to officially kick off the show and Shea compares Chestnut’s dominance to other great legends in sports. They remind us that Matt Stonie is the only man to beat Joey in the last ten years and is always a threat, as is upstart Carmen Cincotti. Paul then welcomes in Melanie Collins, who is working the sidelines for the third year in a row. Just in case you forgot what Miss Collins looks like…

… there you go. However, as is the norm, we must stop to pay tribute to our favorite Nathan’s Famous sideline reporter of all time. The First Lady of Processed Meat Consumption Contests, the gorgeous Renee Herlocker.

Where have you gone, Renee? Come back to savor our salty, meaty goodness just one more time! Anyway, Melanie is with Joey, who is excited and happy to be here in great weather and in front of a great crowd. In these conditions he feels he can do some real damage but you never know when the body can toss you a curveball. Always humble.

After a break, we head to a some clips of Rich Shea visiting the boardwalk over the weekend to talk to folks about the contest, ask some trivia and some drop knowledge on American history. He even ponders which legendary historical figure could have won a hot dog eating contest back in 1776…

The segment was fine enough but dammit I miss Sports Science so much. That shit was entertaining AND educational! We then head to another video package that has a look as Joey Chestnut’s long road back to regaining his title and happiness after a loss and tough stretch of life in 2015. The most interesting stuff here is when he talks about retraining himself and learning about his mouth and jaw muscles. He expects to hit between 75 and 82 today and getting to a tenth title is really important to him. Here is a look at some stats that prove what a legend he is:

After a commercial, it is time for our women’s contest. We hear from the reigning champion Miki Sudo, who is looking for an unprecedented fourth straight title and breaks down some of the competition she will be facing this afternoon. We then get clips of the contest, which occurred about 30 minutes ago. The battle was fast and furious as always, but after struggling early, Sudo outlasted Sonia Thomas and Michelle Lesko to grab that record breaking fourth straight mustard strap. Good for you Miki Sudo. Lesko was red hot to open up but started paying way too much attention to Sudo and it cost her. Also, we had a little controversy as the official had Sudo at 36 but she made him count her plates and proved out that she actually knocked back 41 dogs! Beast.

Michelle chats with Miki, who says she was more prepared than ever and is thankful for the support she receives. She talks about the minor controversy but was confident in how much she had eaten and worried about it after the bell. She puts over her friend Lesko as well, saying they practice together at home as well. Miki forever!

As we continue to push new stars, we get a spotlight package on Carmen Cincotti from New Jersey. Carmen has eaten 1,000 hot dogs since May to prep for this event. Cincotti grew up idolizing Joey Chestnut but feels he has to take him down and win the Mustard Belt before Joey retires or else any titles he wins won’t mean as much. Melanie is with ex champ Matt Stonie and he talks about how great Joey is and how he is feeling great and is ready to compete. The Bunettes arrive and dance for the crowd as we thank Randy Watts, the VP of Nathan’s that is retiring this year and also give some final preparatory comments as George Shea is gearing up for the most epic part of the day: his competitor introductions.

As always, I can in no way do this justice… you need to watch and marvel for yourself. As George Shea spits gold, here are your competitors for the 2017 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest:

Pedram Esmaeelzadeh (Fitness enthusiast that loves all exercise… except for all kinds of exercise that Shea lists)

Matthew “Sweet Tooth” Cohen (First appearance at Coney Island, specializes in candy and pies, qualified in Louisville)

Juan Neave (A rookie that qualified in San Antonio)

Derek Jacobs (Another rookie, but he stands 6’5″ and is into weightlifting)

“Buffalo” Jim Reeves (Reigning pork rind and watermelon eating champion and a chicken wing specialist)

Pablo Martinez (His spirit animal is a bologna sandwich and has knocked down 25 dogs and buns in the past)

Josh Miller (Ranked #18 in the world and qualified in Denver)

Brian “Dud Light” Dudzinski (The moon pie champion of Pennsylvania and is in absurdly good shape for this)

Juan “More Bite” Rodriguez ( Loves manscaping and personal training; has eaten 68 tacos in six minutes)

Erik “The Red” Denmark (Qualified in St. Louis and is the world shrimp eating champion)

Rich “The Locust” LeFevre (“There is more of his past than there is of his future”; oldest competitor ever at age 73; big spam guy)

Steve Hendry (#19 in the world)

Adrian “The Rabbit” Morgan (Oyster eating champion,has event 20 hard boiled eggs in 84 seconds)

Yasir Salem (Cannoli eating champion; #12 in the world; has eaten 47 ears of sweet corn)

AND YES IT IS THAT TIME! GEORGE RAPS OUT ERIC “BADLANDS” BOOKER!

The fucking best. Go watch it. It is amazing.

Eric “Badlands” Booker (The fucking man)

Gideon Oji (The kale eating champion of the world; 6’9″ tall)

Darron Breeden (Rookie ranked #17 in the world; has eaten 38 hot dogs and buns)

Geoffrey Esper (Teacher with a grad degree in physics; pepperoni roll world champion; has eaten 51 dogs and buns)

Carmen Ciccotti (Has eaten 53 dogs and buns, most by any non-Chestnut contestant; “his dream is to crush your dream”; known as “The Mutiny”; defeated Joey Chestnut in the bratwurst world championship)

Matt “Megatoad” Stonie (130sh pounds and former Nathan’s Famous World Champion, the only man to beat Chestnut in the last decade)

And it is time for our Champion, who gets an epic introduction, as you would expect…

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut (The GOAT)

Again… no Tim “Eater X” Janus this year? Where did he go? Where could he be?

And of course, we always pause to ensure we never forget Jeff Machado (Most slices of pizza eaten during one period of playoff hockey in 2013)

We take a break to let that all settle and after that commercial we get one last hype package for Nathan’s and the contest… from the perspective of the bun. Melanie then drops a bit of science on us, letting us know that the average stomach is the size of a nerf football and can expand by about 15% of its size. While most people work on a 2,000 calorie diet, last year Chestnut banged down 27,000 calories in ten minutes! That is fucking insane. Chestnut is confident that his max would be 90 dogs, if no shot clock were involved.

After that, George Shea officially counts us down and we are under way! The dogs and buns are flying and the calories are quickly piling up as Stonie and Salem are hanging with Chestnut out of the gate. Shea reminds us that this is the greatest event of the summer and Chestnut is the great unifier. We are less than a minute in and Chestnut has already doubled up Stonie is on pace for 11 dogs per minute, which is huge. Shea breaks down the ingestion of the dogs as Chestnut is cruising with his efficient delivery system. Cincotti finally moves into second place but is still five or so dogs back as we tick past the second minute. Ester passes Cincotti as Chestnutt is just on fire, reaching the 25 mark with around 7:40 to go. Esper is legit, putting back 51 in the qualifier but Shea says if he passes Stonie, it would be a shock. Cincotti is within three as we hit three minutes in and Stonie is now 13 back. Chestnut is at 35 with 6:30 to go and it looks like he is going to easily romp to this tenth title. Shea reminds us of what was going down in pop culture back in 2007 when Chestnut won his first title.

As we tick under 6:00, Melanie checks in to talk about Chestnut’s pacing and says if he gets to 48sh or so at the 5:00 mark, he can smash the record. Chestnut is currently on pace for 88 dogs with 5:30 to go and actually passes that as he hits 46 halfway through. Cincotti is only six back, hanging around and holding a ten dog lead over Stonie.

Shea talks about how Cincotti has been trolling Chestnut on Twitter and he is certainly hanging in here. He also talks about how Stonie is favoring his left side as he labors through this. Joey’s pacing has slowed but he is still killing it, checking in at 57 dogs at the three minute mark. Shea says a tenth championship for Chestnut would be the biggest story of the year and Joey is at 62 with two minutes left to go. Cincotti has stayed within shouting distance, God bless him. Stonie is 20 back, he is looking more and more like a flash in the pan at this point. As we hit the final minute, Chestnut is at 66 and has a shot at the world record of 73.5! Things get tense as Chestnut chokes down the salted meat and the crowd is chanting him on to at least top the Nathan’s record of 70. He hits it at :10… and then forces down two more to easily pass his record that he set last year! That’s a lot of sodium.

Cincotti ended up finishing second with 60 dogs, a strong as hell performance. Stonie hung on for third but was way back, finishing 24 out of first. Good night the lights for you, Matt Stonie!

And my Lord, look at this list of great champions throughout all of sports! Chestnut is a true legend.

George Shea officially crowns Chestnut with his tenth Mustard Championship and a Nathan’s Famous record. What a moment. The electricity is crackling, Shea’s voice is cracking and the crowd is going bananas. History has been made once again here in Coney Island. Melanie squeezes her way in and chats with Chestnut, who puts over his competition and the weather but says he still came up a little short of his goal. He also says he was sweating like a “mad dog”… how did he know I was going to use that picture above? This guy does it all. He says he treats this like a sport and it isn’t just going to a buffet. He constantly is improving and makes his body work for him. What a legend.

That will do it as another great year is in the books. Joey Chestnut is still World Champion and all is right in the world for another twelve months. And the story lines are already in play for next year: can Chestnut break that world record? Will Stonie recover and get back on track? Can Cincotti make the leap? We will find out 365 days from today! Until then, always remember…

Clear eyes. Full Stomach. Can’t lose.

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Tickets go on sale for Network, with Bryan Cranston making his UK stage debut

John Tiffany directs Pinocchio, with half-price tickets available for under-18s

Casting announced for world premieres of Pinocchio, Saint George and the Dragon and Beginning

Tony Award-winning play Oslo opens in the Lyttelton

Following its current sold out run Barber Shop Chronicles returns to the Dorfman in November

Five new NT Live broadcasts in 700 venues across the UK and 60 countries around the world

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OLIVIER THEATRE FOLLIES book by James Goldman music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Previews from 22 August, press night 6 September, continuing in the repertoire until 3 January 2018

New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves. Including such classic songs as Broadway Baby, I’m Still Here and Losing My Mind, Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical is staged for the first time at the NT. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, the production is directed by Dominic Cooke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom).

The cast includes Julie Armstrong (Christine Donovan), Norma Atallah (Emily Whitman), Josephine Barstow (Heidi Schiller), Jeremy Batt (Chorus Boy) Tracie Bennett (Carlotta Campion), Di Botcher (Hattie Walker), Billy Boyle (Theodore Whitman), Janie Dee (Phyllis Rogers Stone), Anouska Eaton (Young Emily), Liz Ewing (Company), Geraldine Fitzgerald (Solange LaFitte), Peter Forbes (Buddy Plummer), Emily Goodenough (Showgirl), Bruce Graham (Roscoe), Adrian Grove (Sam Deems), Fred Haig (Young Buddy), Aimee Hodnett (Young Hattie), Dawn Hope (Stella Deems), Liz Izen (DeeDee West), Alison Langer (Young Heidi), Emily Langham (Young Carlotta), Sarah-Marie Maxwell (Young Solange), Ian McLarnon (Company), Leisha Mollyneaux (Young Stella), Gemma Page (Sandra Crane), Kate Parr (Young Sandra), Philip Quast (Ben Stone), Edwin Ray (Chorus Boy), Gary Raymond (Dimitri Weismann), Adam Rhys-Charles (Young Ben), Jordan Shaw (Kevin), Imelda Staunton (Sally Durant Plummer), Zizi Strallen (Young Phyllis), Barnaby Thompson (Chorus Boy), Christine Tucker (Young DeeDee), Michael Vinsen (Chorus Boy) and Alex Young (Young Sally). Design by Vicki Mortimer, choreography by Bill Deamer, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, additional orchestrations by Josh Clayton, musical direction by Nigel Lilley, lighting design by Paule Constable and sound design by Paul Groothuis. Supported by the Follies production syndicate.

SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON a new play by Rory Mullarkey Previews from 4 October, press night 11 October, continuing in the repertoire until 2 December A village. A dragon. A damsel in distress. Into the story walks George: wandering knight, freedom fighter, enemy of tyrants the world over. One epic battle later and a nation is born. As the village grows into a town, and the town into a city, the myth of Saint George, which once brought a people together, threatens to divide them. John Heffernan plays Saint George; the cast also includes Paul Brennen, Richard Goulding, Tamzin Griffin, Conor Neaves, Amaka Okafor, Daniel Ryan and Grace Saif.

Making his National Theatre debut, Rory Mullarkey creates a new folk tale for an uneasy nation. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Chimerica, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire), with design by Rae Smith, choreography by Lynne Page, lighting design by Bruno Poet, music by Grant Olding, sound design by Christopher Shutt and fight direction by Bret Yount. Hundreds of Travelex tickets at £15 available per performance.

AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer Previews from 11 January, press night 18 January. On sale up to 17 February, further dates to be announced Following a sell-out run last year, Amadeus returns to the Olivier in 2018.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy it. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music and, ultimately, with God.

Michael Longhurst’s acclaimed production of Peter Shaffer’s iconic play features live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia. Adam Gillen and Lucian Msamati reprise the roles of Mozart and Salieri. Further casting to be announced.

Amadeus is directed by Michael Longhurst with design by Chloe Lamford, music direction and additional music by Simon Slater, choreography by Imogen Knight, lighting design by Jon Clark and sound design by Paul Arditti. Amadeus is produced in association with Southbank Sinfonia, and supported by the Amadeus production syndicate.

LYTTELTON THEATRE QUEER THEATRE: LGBT+ STORIES & SOCIAL CHANGE In partnership with Pride in London To mark 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, the NT looks at how theatre has charted the LGBT+ experience. Events include a debate on LGBT+ rights, talks on Queer Stages, Trans Culture and Drag as an Art Form, and film screenings of Paris was a Woman, Bette Bourne: It Goes with the Shoes and Tangerine. The series features rehearsed readings in the Lyttelton Theatre with full casting to be announced. Post show talks will follow each of the readings.

Neaptide by Sarah Daniels, directed by Sarah Frankcom | Thu 6 July, 7.30pm Wig Out! written and directed by Tarell Alvin McCraney | Fri 7 July, 7.30pm Certain Young Men written and directed by Peter Gill | Sat 8 July, 7.30pm Bent by Martin Sherman, directed by Stephen Daldry | Sun 9 July, 2.30pm The Drag by Mae West, directed by Polly Stenham | Mon 10 July, 7.30pm

OSLO a new play by J.T. Rogers The Lincoln Center Theater production Previews 5 September, press nights 15, 16 and 18 September (under embargo) Continuing in repertoire until 23 September (limited ticket availability) Transferring to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End from 30 September – 30 December Winner, Best Play 2017: Tony Awards, New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards In 1993, in front of the world’s press, the leaders of Israel and Palestine shook hands on the lawn of the White House. Few watching would have guessed that the negotiations leading up to this iconic moment started secretly in a castle in the middle of a forest outside Oslo.

Oslo tells the true story of two maverick Norwegian diplomats who coordinated top-secret talks and inspired seemingly impossible friendships. Their quiet heroics led to the ground-breaking Oslo Peace Accords. Bartlett Sher’s acclaimed production of this new play by J.T. Rogers (Blood & Gifts, The Overwhelming) sets a deeply personal story against an epic historical landscape. This darkly funny political thriller comes to the National Theatre following a sell-out run in New York, prior to a West End run later this autumn. Cast to be announced. Set design by Michael Yeargan, costume design by Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Donald Holder, sound design by Peter John Still and projections by 59 Productions.

JANE EYRE based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë devised by the original company a co-production with Bristol Old Vic Previews from 26 September, continuing in the repertoire until 21 October Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre and a 21 city UK tour, Jane Eyre returns this September to the NT. This innovative reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson. The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

Cast includes: Hannah Bristow, Matthew Churcher, Nadia Clifford, Ben Cutler, Tim Delap, Alex Heane, Jenny Johns, Melanie Marshall, Evelyn Miller, Paul Mundell, Dami Olukoya, David Ridley, Lynda Rooke, Francesca Tomlinson and Phoebe Vigor.

Dramaturgy by Mike Akers, set design by Michael Vale, costume design by Katie Sykes, lighting design by Aideen Malone, music by Benji Bower, sound design by Dominic Bilkey and movement by Dan Canham.

NETWORK adapted by Lee Hall based on the Paddy Chayefsky film Previews from 4 November, press night 13 November, continuing in the repertoire until 24 March Howard Beale, news anchor-man, isn’t pulling in the viewers. In his final broadcast he unravels live on screen. But when the ratings soar, the network seizes on their new found populist prophet, and Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV.

Network depicts a dystopian media landscape where opinion trumps fact. Hilarious and horrifying by turns, the iconic film by Paddy Chayefsky won four Academy Awards in 1976. Now, Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour) and director Ivo van Hove (Hedda Gabler) bring his masterwork to the stage for the first time, with Bryan Cranston (All the Way, for which he won the Tony for Best Actor, Breaking Bad and Trumbo for which he was nominated for an Oscar) in the role of Howard Beale. Set and lighting design by Jan Versweyveld, video design by Tal Yarden, costume design by An D’Huys, music and sound design by Eric Sleichim.

A very limited number of additional on stage seats will be released in the autumn – see the NT website for more information.

Network is produced in association with Patrick Myles, David Luff, Ros Povey and Lee Menzies. Generously supported by Marcia Grand for the memory of Richard Grand.

PINOCCHIO by Dennis Kelly With songs and score from the Walt Disney film by Leigh Harline, Ned Washington and Paul J Smith adapted by Martin Lowe Previews from 1 December, press night 13 December, on sale until 7 April On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto’s workshop with Jiminy Cricket in tow. Their electrifying adventure takes them from alpine forests to Pleasure Island to the bottom of the ocean. This spectacular new production brings together the director of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the writer of Matilda the Musical.

For the first time on stage, featuring unforgettable music and songs from the Walt Disney film including I’ve Got No Strings, Give a Little Whistle and When You Wish upon a Star in dazzling new arrangements, Pinocchio comes to life as never before.

Cast includes Joe Idris-Roberts (Pinocchio), Audrey Brisson (Jiminy Cricket), Annette McLaughlin (Blue Lady), David Langham (The Fox), David Kirkbride (Coachman), Dawn Sievewright (Lampy), Chris Jarman (Stromboli) together with Stuart Angell, Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, Stephanie Bron, James Charlton, Rebecca Jayne-Davies, Sarah Kameela Impey, Anabel Kutay, Michael Lin, Jack North, Clemmie Sveaas, Michael Taibi, Scarlet Wilderink and Jack Wolfe.

John Tiffany directs Pinocchio by Dennis Kelly, with songs and score from the Walt Disney film by Leigh Harline, Ned Washington and Paul J. Smith newly adapted by Martin Lowe. With design and puppet co-design by Bob Crowley, lighting design by Paule Constable, music supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe, choreography by Steven Hoggett, puppetry and puppet co-design by Toby Olié, sound design by Simon Baker and illusions by Jamie Harrison.

Half-price tickets for under-18s are available for all performances (excluding £15 tickets). Additional family tickets for the run will be released in a ballot closer to the performance dates – see the NT website for more information. There will be a relaxed performance of Pinocchio on 17 March at 1.30pm Presented by special arrangement with Disney Theatrical Productions.

DORFMAN THEATRE MOSQUITOES by Lucy Kirkwood Previews from 18 July, press night 25 July continuing in repertoire until 28 September Alice is a scientist. She lives in Geneva. As the Large Hadron Collider starts up in 2008, she is on the brink of the most exciting work of her life, searching for the Higgs boson particle. Jenny is her sister. She lives in Luton. She spends a lot of time Googling. When tragedy throws them together, the collision threatens them all with chaos. Mosquitoes by Lucy Kirkwood will have its world premiere in the Dorfman Theatre in July. Rufus Norris directs this new play about families and particle physics with Olivia Williams in the role of Alice and Olivia Colman as her sister Jenny. Cast also includes: Amanda Boxer, Cait Davis, Vanessa Emme, Yoli Fuller, Paul Hilton, Joseph Quinn and Sofia Stuart.

Design by Katrina Lindsay, lighting design by Paule Constable, music by Adam Cork, sound design by Paul Arditti and video design by Finn Ross and Ian William Galloway.

Mosquitoes is supported by Winton Philanthropies and Rosetrees Trust. This play is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Plays Award.

The production is currently sold out. There are day tickets available and every Friday at 1pm an allocation of £20 tickets will be released for the following week’s performances, as part of Friday Rush. Friday Rush tickets are available to book online only and are limited to two per customer.

THE MAJORITY a new play by Rob Drummond Previews from 11 August, press night 14 August, continuing until 28 August Following the acclaimed run of Bullet Catch in The Shed, Rob Drummond returns to the National with a new one-man show about democracy. The Majority charts Rob’s journey as he navigates the Scottish independence referendum, Brexit, Trump…and whatever today brings. So take your seat and push the button. Yes or No. Can you change the show with your votes? Every night will be different depending on the majority. Directed by David Overend, design by Jemima Robinson, lighting design by Michael Harpur, music and sound by Scott Twynholm, video associate Mogzi Bromley-Morgans. Originally co-commissioned with The Arches, Glasgow.

BEGINNING a new play by David Eldridge Previews from 5 October, press night 12 October, continuing in the repertoire until 14 November It’s the early hours of the morning and Danny’s the last straggler at Laura’s party. The flat’s in a mess. And so are they. One more drink? Polly Findlay directs this new play by David Eldridge (Market Boy, Under the Blue Sky, In Basildon). Tender and funny, it’s an intimate look at the first fragile moments of risking your heart and taking a chance. Justine Mitchell plays Laura, Sam Troughton plays Danny. Design by Fly Davis, lighting design by Jack Knowles, sound design by Paul Arditti and movement by Naomi Said.

BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES by Inua Ellams a co-production with Fuel and West Yorkshire Playhouse Currently in repertoire until 8th July, returning in November Following a sell-out run at the Dorfman this summer, Inua Ellams’ play about stories from barber shops across the globe returns to the National Theatre in November. Tickets go on sale online and by phone from 1pm on Monday 19 June.

Newsroom, political platform, local hot-spot, confession box, preacher-pulpit and football stadium. For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. This dynamic play journeys from a barber shop in London, to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Barber Shop Chronicles is Inua Ellams’ third play at the National, following the exhilarating The 14th Tale and Black T-shirt Collection.

The current cast includes Fisayo Akinade, Hammed Animashaun, Peter Bankolé, Maynard Eziashi, Simon Manyonda, Patrice Naiambana, Cyril Nri, Kwami Odoom, Sule Rimi, Abdul Salis, David Webber, and Anthony Welsh.

Casting for November to be confirmed in due course. Directed by Bijan Sheibani, design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Jack Knowles, movement direction by Aline David and sound design by Gareth Fry. Barber Shop Chronicles will play at West Yorkshire Playhouse 12 – 29 July.

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS IN REPERTOIRE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE OLIVIER THEATRE SALOMÉ a new play by Yaël Farber Continuing in the repertoire until 15 July An occupied desert nation. A radical from the wilderness on hunger strike. A girl whose mysterious dance will change the course of the world. This charged retelling turns the infamous biblical tale on its head, placing the girl we call Salomé at the centre of a revolution.

Internationally acclaimed director Yaël Farber (Les Blancs) draws on multiple accounts to create her urgent, hypnotic production on the Olivier stage.

Designed by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Tim Lutkin, music and sound by Adam Cork, movement direction by Ami Shulman, fight direction by Kate Waters and dramaturgy by Drew Lichtenberg. Cast includes Philip Arditti, Paul Chahidi, Ramzi Choukair, Uriel Emil, Olwen Fouéré, Roseanna Frascona, Lloyd Hutchinson, Aidan Kelly, Yasmin Levy, Theo T J Lowe, Isabella Nefar, Lubana al Quntar, and Raad Rawi. Hundreds of Travelex tickets at £15 available per performance. This production is supported by Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater. Broadcast to cinemas by NT Live on 22 June.

COMMON a new play by DC Moore a co-production with Headlong Continuing in the repertoire until 5 August Mary’s the best liar, rogue, thief and faker in this whole septic isle. And she’s back. As the factory smoke of the industrial revolution belches out from the cities, Mary is swept up in the battle of her former home. The common land, belonging to all, is disappearing. D C Moore’s dark and funny new play is an epic tale of unsavoury action and England’s lost land.

Headlong’s Artistic Director, Jeremy Herrin, (People, Places and Things, This House) directs Anne-Marie Duff as Mary. Cast also includes Ian-Lloyd Anderson, Lois Chimimba, Peta Cornish, Anna Crichlow, John Dagleish, Brian Doherty, Amy Downham, Trevor Fox, Hannah Hutch, Cush Jumbo, Tim McMullan, John O’Dowd, Ian Shaw and Edward Wolstenholme.

Design by Richard Hudson, lighting design by Paule Constable, music by Stephen Warbeck, sound design by Ian Dickinson, movement direction by Joseph Alford, dance by Siân Williams, puppetry by Laura Cubitt and fight Directors Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown of RC-ANNIE Ltd. Hundreds of Travelex tickets at £15 available per performance.

LYTTELTON THEATRE ANGELS IN AMERICA: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes Continuing in the repertoire until 19 August America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis, and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. This new staging of Tony Kushner’s multi-award-winning two-part play is directed by Olivier and Tony award-winning director Marianne Elliott (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and War Horse). Part One: Millennium Approaches was first performed at the NT in 1992, and was joined by Perestroika in a double-bill the following year. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the shows.

Set design by Ian MacNeil, costume design by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Paule Constable, choreography and movement by Robby Graham, music by Adrian Sutton, sound design by Ian Dickinson, puppetry direction and movement by Finn Caldwell, puppetry design by Finn Caldwell and Nick Barnes, illusions by Chris Fisher, aerial direction by Gwen Hales and fight direction by Kate Waters.

The cast is Stuart Angell, Mark Arnold, Arun Blair-Mangat, Susan Brown, Laura Caldow, Andrew Garfield, Denise Gough, Kate Harper, John Hastings, Claire Lambert, Nathan Lane, Amanda Lawrence, James McArdle, Becky Namgauds, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Russell Tovey, Paksie Vernon, Stan West and Lewis Wilkins. The Angels in America ballot presented by Delta Air Lines – hundreds of £20 tickets will be released in the final two ballots, the last closing on 26 July.

Broadcast to cinemas by NT Live – Part One on 20 July, Part Two on 27 July NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE NT Live will be broadcasting five productions to 700 venues across the UK and 60 countries around the world Salomé – a radical retelling of the Biblical story of one young woman’s political awakening. Written and directed by Yaël Farber. Broadcast live from the NT on Thursday 22 June.

Angels in America – Marianne Elliott’s new production of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America will be broadcast live from the NT in two parts. Part 1: Millennium Approaches on Thursday 20 July and Part 2: Perestroika on Thursday 27 July.

Yerma – Billie Piper stars in Yerma as a woman driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child. Simon Stone creates a radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece. Broadcast live from the Young Vic on Thursday 31 August (international screenings from 21 September).

Young Marx – Rory Kinnear plays Marx and Oliver Chris, Engels, in this new comedy about Marx’s time as a 32-year-old revolutionary in 1850 London. Written by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre on 7 December.

Julius Caesar – Ben Whishaw and Michelle Fairley play Brutus and Cassius, leaders of the coup, David Calder plays Caesar and David Morrissey is Mark Antony, who brings Rome back under control after the conspirators’ defeat in this production of Shakespeare’s classic. Directed by Nicholas Hytner. Broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre on 22 March 2018.

Sky Arts is the UK sponsor for National Theatre Live. Find your nearest venue at ntlive.com

NATIONAL THEATRE THROUGHOUT THE UK, IN THE WEST END AND INTERNATIONALLY The NT will tour to 49 venues in 37 towns and cities across the UK in 2017-18 OSLO

Winner of the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play, the acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater production of Oslo transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End from 30 September until 30 December 2017 following a limited run at the NT.

This gripping new play by JT Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher, tells the true story of how one young couple, Norwegian diplomat Mona Juul and her husband, social scientist Terje Rød-Larsen planned and orchestrated top-secret, high-level meetings between the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation, which culminated in the signing of the historic 1993 Oslo Accords. OsloThePlay.com

PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS The National Theatre, Headlong and St Ann’s Warehouse in association with Bryan Singer Productions will present the National Theatre/Headlong production of People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan at St Ann’s Warehouse in New York from 19 October to 19 November 2017.

Directed by Jeremy Herrin, Macmillan’s intoxicating new play opened at the NT’s Dorfman Theatre in autumn 2015, and transferred to Wyndham’s Theatre in March 2016 where it became the ‘must-see’ show of the season. Denise Gough will reprise her award-winning role as Emma. Gough’s raw and heart-breaking performance as an actress whose life has spun recklessly out of control because of her addiction to drink and drugs was unanimously acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, earning her the 2016 Olivier Award and the Critics’ Circle Award for Best Actress. Further cast details to be announced.

Generous support to the National Theatre for People, Places and Things from: Areté Foundation / Betsy & Ed Cohen and Leila Maw Straus MBE.

Duncan Macmillan’s People, Places and Things will also begin a major UK tour with a new cast this autumn, in a co-production between the National Theatre, Headlong, HOME and Exeter Northcott Theatre. Full casting to be announced shortly. The tour begins at HOME, Manchester (22 September – 7 October), and continues to Oxford Playhouse (11 – 14 October), Theatre Royal Bath (17 – 21 October), Bristol Old Vic (24 – 28 October), Exeter Northcott Theatre (31 October – 4 November), Nuffield Southampton Theatres (7 – 11 November) and finish at Liverpool Playhouse Theatre (14 – 18 November).

Set design by Bunny Christie, the Olivier and Tony Award winning designer of the NT’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Costume design by Christina Cunningham, lighting by James Farncombe, video by Andrzej Goulding and music is composed by Matthew Herbert with Olivier Award-winning sound design by Tom Gibbons.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s bestselling book and directed by Marianne Elliott, had its final West End performance on Saturday 3 June 2017, having been seen by over one million people in London. Curious Incident has won seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, Best Director, Best Design, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design – as well as five Tony Awards during its run on Broadway. Its preferred card partner is American Express.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time continues a major tour of the UK and Ireland until September 2017, with upcoming visits to the Theatre Royal, Plymouth (26 June – 1 July), Birmingham Hippodrome (4 – 8 July), Venue Cymru, Llandudno (11 – 15 July), Cliffs Pavilion, Southend (18 – 22 July), Liverpool Empire Theatre (25 – 29 July), Alhambra Theatre, Bradford (31 July – 5 August), His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (8 – 12 August), King’s Theatre, Glasgow (14 – 19 August), Theatre Royal, Norwich (29 August – 2 September) and Milton Keynes Theatre (4 – 16 September 2017). curiousonstage.com

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will continue on an international tour, visiting the Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam, Holland (20 September – 1 October 2017) and the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada (10 Oct – 19 November 2017), with further dates and venues to be announced.

MY COUNTRY; A WORK IN PROGRESS My Country; a work in progress, created by Rufus Norris and Carol Ann Duffy and based on the words of people from around the UK, will complete a UK tour at Theatre Royal, Stratford East, London on 24 June. It has been adapted for TV by the BBC and is due to be broadcast in the autumn.

JANE EYRE Jane Eyre, Sally Cookson’s energetic and imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece, a co-production between the NT and Bristol Old Vic, continues to tour until 23 September, with upcoming visits to the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (19 – 24 June), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff (27 June – 1 July), Theatre Royal, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (3 – 8 July), Milton Keynes Theatre (10 – 15 July), Theatre Royal, Norwich (17 – 22 July), Brighton Theatre Royal (24 – 29 July), Grand Theatre, Leeds (31 July – 5 August), Grand Opera House, Belfast (21 – 26 August), His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (28 August – 2 September), Birmingham REP (4 – 16 September) and Hull New Theatre (18 – 23 September) before returning to Lyttelton Theatre from 26 September to 21 October. janeeyreonstage.co.uk

WAR HORSE The NT’s acclaimed production of War Horse based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, and directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris begins its second major tour of the UK on 15 September 2017 at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, where it will run until 14 October 2017. The tour continues its journey around the UK to Bristol Hippodrome (18 October – 11 November 2017), the Empire Theatre, Liverpool (15 November – 2 December 2017), New Theatre, Oxford (13 December 2017 – 6 January 2018), Brighton Centre (25 January – 10 February 2018), Bradford Alhambra Theatre (14 February – 10 March 2018) and the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall (14 March – 7 April 2018), Edinburgh Festival Theatre (18 April – 12 May 2018), Mayflower Theatre, Southampton (16 May – 9 June 2018), The Lowry, Salford (13 – 30 June 2018), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff (4 – 28 July 2018), New Victoria Theatre, Woking (1 – 18 August 2018), Plymouth Theatre Royal (29 August – 15 September), Milton Keynes Theatre (19 September – 6 October 2018) and Glasgow SEC (15 January – 2 February 2019). Further dates and venues will be announced. warhorseonstage.com

HEDDA GABLER Following its acclaimed run at the NT’s Lyttelton Theatre, Patrick Marber’s vital new version of Ibsen’s masterpiece Hedda Gabler directed by Ivo van Hove and with Lizzy Watts in the title role, begins a UK tour at Theatre Royal Plymouth (2 – 7 October). The tour will then go to the Edinburgh Festival Theatre (17 – 21 October), Leicester Curve (23 – 28 October), The Lowry Salford (30 October – 4 November), Norwich Theatre Royal (7 – 11 November), Hull New Theatre (13 – 18 November), His Majesty’s Theatre Aberdeen (21 – 25 November), Northampton Royal & Derngate (28 November – 2 December), Glasgow Thetare Royal (15 – 20 January 2018), Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton (23 – 27 January), New Victoria Woking (29 January – 3 February), Nottingham Theatre Royal (5 – 10 February) , Newcastle Theatre Royal (12 – 17 February), Grand Opera House York (20 – 24 February) and Milton Keynes Theatre (27 February – 3 March). Further casting to be announced. heddagableronstage.com

RIVER STAGE Back by popular demand, this summer sees the return of the free outdoor River Stage Festival. The festival runs for five weekends with take-overs from East London’s The Glory, HOME Manchester, WOMAD, Rambert and the National Theatre itself bringing audiences an eclectic mix of performances that include the very best dance acts, DJ’s and outdoor performances.

Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre said, ‘It’s brilliant to welcome back the River Stage Festival. I’m delighted that this range of partners from across the country have decided to join us this year, and the assortment of performance, music, dance and workshops free for all ages is a vibrant and vital part of the National Theatre programme this summer.’

The festival is a collaborative partnership showcasing world-class programming and presenting new and diverse artists and acts, with something for everyone to enjoy. It takes place on the River Stage, in front of the NT, with events every Friday evening and all day on Saturday and Sunday from 28 July to 28 August. Join us this summer for theatre, guest DJs, family fun, vibrant dance and the very best in live music acts – this free summer festival is not to be missed.

LEARNING AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE NT Learning opens up theatre to people of all ages and supports theatre education across the UK with a wide range of projects and events.

CONNECTIONS 2017 Connections, the largest youth theatre festival in the UK celebrates brilliant new writing for young people aged 13 – 19. This year’s festival at the National Theatre will see performances by ten companies, chosen from over 250 school and youth theatre companies from 28 June to 3 July.

Over the year 4,000 young people from every corner of the UK have worked with 28 partner theatres and performed ten brand new plays, commissioned from some of the country’s most exciting writers. The result is an unforgettable feast of theatre made by and for young people.

The productions invited to appear at the NT in the culminating week of this year’s Connections Festival are;

Wednesday 28 June the Dorfman Theatre 7pm – The Snow Dragons by Lizzie Nunnery, performed by Lymm High School (Warrington, Cheshire) 8.30pm – Extremism by Anders Lustgarten, performed by Theatre Royal Stratford East Youth Theatre + (Stratford, London) Thursday 29 June the Dorfman Theatre 7pm – Musical Differences by Robin French, performed by NCN Actors (Nottingham) 8.30pm – Three by Harriet Braun, performed by Kindred KYT (Peterborough, Cambridgeshire) Friday 30 June the Dorfman Theatre 7pm – The School Film by Patrick Marber, performed by Kingsley Bideford Community Theatre Company (Bideford, Devon) 8.30pm – The Monstrum by Kellie Smith, performed by The Marlowe Youth Theatre (Canterbury, Kent) Saturday 1 July in the Dorfman Theatre 7pm – #YOLO by Matthew Bulgo, performed by West Glamorgan Youth Theatre Company (Port Tennant, Swansea) 8.30pm – Status Update by Tim Etchells, performed by Rotherham College (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) Monday 3 July in the Olivier Theatre 7pm – Zero for Young Dudes! by Alistair McDowall, performed by Orange Tree Theatre Connections Company (Richmond, London) 8.30pm – FOMO by Suhayla El-Bushra, performed by CASTEnsemble (Shardlow, Derbyshire) To book tickets go to the NT website Be part of Connections 2018 To be part of next year’s festival, sign up now to Connections 2018. The National Theatre is looking for 300 youth theatre and school companies across the UK to take part. Applications are now open http://ift.tt/2rvaD4s

Connections is supported by: The Buffini Chao Foundation, Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, Delta Air Lines, Jacqueline and Richard Worswick, The EBM Charitable Trust, Samantha and Richard Campbell-Breeden, The Garvey Family Trust, Susan Miller and Byron Grote, Hays Travel Foundation, Faithorn Farrell Timms and supporters of the Connections Appeal

FREE EXHIBITIONS A changing programme of free exhibitions taking inspiration from the work on our stages, the NT Archive and our national programme. In Visible Ink: Tracing LGBT+ stories at the NT, follows some of the changes for the LGBT+ community over the past 25 years, Lyttelton Lounge from 23 June. We’re here because we’re here – the story of the project as it happened across the UK is in the Wolfson Gallery until 31 August. The project was conceived and created by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller in collaboration with Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre. National Theatre Posters is in the Wolfson Gallery from October 2017. Curated by design critic and writer Rick Poynor, the exhibition explores poster design from 1963 to the present. From November in the Lyttelton Lounge, The Linbury Prize for Stage Design showcases work by 12 emerging designers working with some of the UK’s leading theatre, opera and dance companies. NEW VIEWS 2017

The NT’s annual playwriting programme and competition for 15 – 19 year-olds.

The 2017 New Views winning play is Dead Don’t Floss, by 17 year-old Beattie Green from St Marylebone School in London.

Beattie Green’s play was chosen out of over 300 entries which came from 62 schools across the UK, as well as a partner theatre programme at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. The winning play was selected from a shortlist of ten by a panel of judges including NT Senior Dramaturg Nina Steiger, playwrights Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and Anupama Chandrasekhar (NT writer in residence) and actor Tamara Lawrance. Dead Don’t Floss will be performed in the Dorfman Theatre at 4.30pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday 4 July.

Rehearsed readings of shortlisted plays will take place in the Duffield Studio on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 July at 11.30am and 2pm.

For more information, to book tickets or to sign up to New Views 2017/2018 visit http://ift.tt/2seGp2Z

New Views is supported by Old Possum’s Practical Trust, Chapman Charitable Trust, Golsoncott Foundation, The Steel Charitable Trust and Unity Theatre Trust.

The National Theatre’s Partner for Learning is Bank of America Merrill Lynch. ENTRY PASS Entry Pass, the NT’s scheme which offers low-price tickets to under-25-year-olds, is now in its tenth year. To encourage even more young people to see our productions, and with the support of Delta Air Lines, the National has doubled the amount of amount of tickets available to Entry Pass members this year to 25,000. Salomé and Common were the first shows with double the amount of Entry Pass tickets available to book. Tickets are £7.50 for Entry Pass members and £10 for their friends. Entry Pass is part of the NT’s ongoing commitment to offering low-price tickets: this year, 30% of all seats on the South Bank will be available at £20 or under. Entry Pass is supported by Delta Air Lines.

ACCESS The NT is dedicated to making the best theatre and sharing it with as many people as possible. Access facilities include captioned, audio-described, British Sign Language and relaxed performances, as well as touch tours, braille and large print cast lists and infrared audio headsets. For more information visit http://ift.tt/2rvq4tt or call Box Office: 020 7452 3000.

SPONSORS The National Theatre would appreciate an acknowledgement in the body of the text and/or as a separate footnote following editorial copy. Travelex £15 Tickets sponsored by Travelex The National Theatre is working in partnership with American Express The National Theatre’s Partner for Learning is Bank of America Merrill Lynch The National Theatre’s Partner for Connectivity is Cisco The National Theatre’s Outdoor Media Partner is Clear Channel The National Theatre’s Official Airline is Delta Air Lines The Official Hotel Partner of the National Theatre is Edwardian Hotels London The National Theatre’s Workshops Partner is Flints Theatrical Chandlers The National Theatre’s International Hotel Partner is Intercontinental Hotels Group New writing at the National Theatre is supported by ITV plc The National Theatre’s Pouring Partner is Nyetimber The National Theatre’s Partner for Lighting and Energy is Philips Amadeus is generously supported by the Amadeus Production Syndicate Network is generously supported by Marcia Grand for the memory of Richard Grand People, Places and Things is generously supported by Areté Foundation / Betsy & Ed Cohen and Leila Maw Straus MBE Follies is supported by the Follies production syndicate Mosquitoes is supported by Winton Philanthropies and Rosetrees Trust. This play is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Plays Award Sky Arts is the UK sponsor for National Theatre Live The National Theatre wishes to acknowledge its partner National Angels Limited The National Theatre is supported using public funding by Arts Council England

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