The Color Purple

Fri 28 Jun - Sat 13 Jul

Synopsis

The Tony Award-Winning Musical Comes to Leicester

This unforgettable story told over the course of 40 years follows courageous heroine Celie, as she journeys through joy, despair, anguish and hope in her own personal awakening to discover her unique voice in the world.

With a profoundly evocative score drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this moving family chronicle set in racially divided southern America, celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.

Suitable for ages 14+. Please note that this production contains themes of rape, abuse and incest, with overt racism and sexism.

This production will contain some strobe effects and the use of haze.

AFTER-SHOW DISCUSSION
Thu 11 Jul, 7.30pm

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including a 20min interval)

Hastings Direct £10 tickets
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Tickets

£42 – £10

DISCOUNTS*
£18 Under 16s
£20 16 – 26yrs (with a FREE 16 – 26 Membership)
£2.50 off for Over 60s and registered unemployed
£4 off for Groups 10+
£5 off for Groups 20+
15% off for Members or 2-4-1 tickets on Tue 2 Jul, 7.30pm

ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Audio-Described: Fri 12 Jul, 7.30pm
Touch Tour: Fri 12 Jul, 6pm
For more information about access performances, please click here.

FREE POST-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT
The fabulous cast of The Color Purple will be putting on a small post-show cabaret, following Thursday 11th July evening performance and after-show discussion.

This performance is free-of-charge and will take place on our Foyer Stage.

So grab yourself a drink, sit back, and enjoy!

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

Credits & Acknowledgments

BASED UPON THE NOVEL WRITTEN BY ALICE WALKER AND THE WARNER BROS./AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT MOTION PICTURE

BOOK BY MARSHA NORMAN
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BRENDA RUSSELL, ALLEE WILLIS AND STEPHEN BRAY

DIRECTOR TINUKE CRAIG

DESIGNER ALEX LOWDE

MUSICAL SUPERVISOR AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR ALEX PARKER

ORCHESTRATOR MARTIN HIGGINS

CHOREOGRAPHER MARK SMITH

LIGHTING & PROJECTION DESIGNER JOSHUA PHARO

SOUND DESIGNER TOM MARSHALL

HAIR & MAKE-UP DESIGNER CYNTHIA DE LA ROSA

CASTING DIRECTOR KAY MAGSON CDG

THE COLOR PURPLE was produced on Broadway at the Broadway Theater by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman and Quincy Jones. The world premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE was produced by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia.

THE COLOR PURPLE is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036, www.theatricalrights.com.