Forthcoming Shows and Booking Information


	RAODS presents Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare In the stifling heat of an Italian summer, two noble families maintain their age-old feud. Chance throws together a boy from one family and girl from the other. They fall passionately in love. Violence erupts on the streets and suddenly men lie dead. The love affair seems doomed. Accident and good intentions propel the lovers inexorably to their fate. The families are left to grieve. All this in just four days. Performances: Mon 22nd - Saturday 27th February 2010 Nightly 7.30pm Ticket prices: £9 (first night £7)
	RAODS presents The Caretaker By Harold Pinter Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker is one of his best known and respected plays. Through the story of two brothers and a visiting tramp, The Caretaker deals with a number of issues including the blurred distinction between reality and fantasy, family relationships, and the struggle for power. It also touches on the subjects of mental illness and the plight of the indigent. With a careful balance of comedy and tragedy, this play has intrigued audiences since its first performance. It seems fitting to be staging the Caretaker during its 40th anniversary year. This is a Green Room Studio production. Performances: 9th to 13th March 2010, nightly 7.30pm Ticket prices: £7.50
	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)

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.