Forthcoming Shows and Booking Information


	RAODS presents April in Paris By John Godber This warm-hearted comedy from the author of Up ‘n’ Under and Teechers was written for the Hull Truck Theatre Company. Bet and Al lead a quiet, humdrum life in their small Yorkshire home until Bet wins a “Romantic Break” in a magazine competition. The prize is their first experience abroad, and has profound effects on the way they look at the world around them once they return home. French cuisine, phrase books and muggers all feature in this hilarious depiction of the English abroad. “….brilliantly simple, powerful piece of popular comedy” – The Guardian. Performances: 23rd to 27th March 2010, nightly 7.30pm Ticket prices: £9.00 (first night £7.00)
	RAODS presents The Cemetery Club By Ivan Menchell Three New York widows meet monthly for tea before visiting their husbands’ graves. Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life, Lucille is a girl who just wants to have fun, and Doris is priggish and judgemental – particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. Doris and Lucille squash the budding romance between Sam and Ida, but are guilt stricken when this nearly breaks Ida’s heart. And then……… An evening of pure pleasure that will make you glad you went to the theatre - Washington Journal Newspapers. Performances: 20-24 April 2010 Nightly 7.30pm Ticket prices: £9 (first night £7)
	RAODS presents The Mikado By Gilbert and Sullivan On the 75th anniversary of RAODS’ very first production in 1934, and what is also the 125th Anniversary of the first professional staging of the same show, we are delighted once again to present The Mikado. Join us on our comic journey to the town of Titipu in this traditional setting of what is arguably the most popular G & S operetta of all. Performances: 17 - 22 May 2010, nightly 7.30pm plus Saturday 2.30pm Ticket prices: Tuesday - Saturday £11 Black Tie Gala Evening Monday 17th May tickets £15

E&OE. The management reserves the right to postpone or cancel projected productions.

Tickets for RAODS/Plaza Theatre productions can be purchased at Romsey Heritage and Visitor Centre either in person at 13 Church Street, Romsey (next to the Post Office) or on (01794) 512987. They are open 9.30 to 17.00 April to October, and 10.00 to 16.00 November to March.

SPECIAL OFFERS/GROUP BOOKINGS - Special prices may apply for some performances. Please enquire at the Romsey Heritage and Visitor Centre at time of booking.

Car Parking

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Would patrons please note that there is a car park at the rear of the theatre. Parking is not permitted in front of the row of shops in the Plaza Parade. Download a parking map showing the theatre car park and an alternate car park within 5 minutes walk.

Access Facilities

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Wheelchairs

Access to the auditorium may be gained by lift and we can accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs at the front. If you wish to use the lift or have difficulty in climbing the stairs to the auditorium, please notify the Box Office of your requirements when booking tickets so that suitable seats can be allocated and Front of House staff notified.

Guide Dogs
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Guide Dogs are allowed in the auditorium. Please notify the Box Office if you wish to bring a guide dog so that suitable space can be allocated.

Patrons with Impaired Hearing
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A Sennheiser transmission system is installed in the auditorium to help patrons who have difficulty hearing. The small lightweight unit has a stethoscope-type earpiece. It is easy to operate and comfortable in use. Please ask at the Box Office to borrow one of these units. You will be shown how to use it. Please return it to the Box Office after use. There is no charge for the use of the headsets. This unit operates in the auditorium only.

First Aid

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The Plaza Theatre gratefully acknowledges First Aid cover provided by St. John Ambulance, Romsey Unit.

Seating Plan

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The theatre auditorium is raked with two access doors at the top (adjacent to seats P1 and P18 in the diagram) which lead via stairs to the Plaza Bar and foyer. The third entrance at lower level nearest to the stage (adjacent to seat B15 in the diagram) facilitates a stair-lift for wheelchair access. (See picture of Plaza's Auditorium) Click on the plan below to see variations on how some of the Plaza's seating can be blocked out for shows requiring different sizes of sound mix position in the back row and orchestra pit in the front rows.