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Forthcoming Shows

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	RAODS presents Murdered To Death by Peter Gordon An hilarious spoof of the best of Agatha Christie traditions set in a country house in the 1930's. A cast of characters guaranteed to delight, Bunting the Butler, an English Colonel, a shady French art dealer and his moll, a bumbling police inspector and a well-meaning local sleuth who seems to attract murder wherever she goes. Performances: Mon 19th - Sat 24th May Ticket prices: From £6
	ITV Meridian presents An Evening with Fred Dineage and Debbie Thrower An evening of memories and local stories from these two very familiar - and popular - faces. For one night only - so book early ! Performances: Friday 6th June Ticket prices: £9 (Proceeds from the evening will be donated to RAODS, and to Jane Scarth House)
	RAODS presents Talking Heads / Songs from the Shows TALKING HEADS by Alan Bennett An innovative presentation of A Chip In The Sugar and A Cream Cracker Under The Settee - both pieces from Alan Bennett's Talking Heads series. Following on from the very well received production of two other pieces from this same series in 2007, here are some more perceptive observations of life’s laughter and sorrow. Performances: Mon 7th - Wed 9th July Ticket prices: £5 SONGS FROM THE SHOWS All the best songs from some of the world's most famous musicals. Presented by those RAODS cast members who have delighted audiences with their performances in musicals and G&S for many years - come along and hear why! Performances: Thu 10th - Sat 12th July Ticket prices: £7

RAODS 2008 programme also includes:

Type	Dates	Show	Author	Production Notes
Youth Production	Thurs 7th - Sat 9th August, Matinee on Saturday	Alice in Wonderland		Meet the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Hare and the other well-loved characters from Lewis Carroll's well-loved story.
Comedy	Weds 13th - Sat 16th August	Third Week in August	Peter Gordon	Sue tries a "get away from everybody" caravan holiday, and is soon taken under the wing of expert (but inadequate) caravaner, Neville. (When he's not battling with his wife or trying to cope with his sister-in-law). Following the arrival of Tony and his reluctant girfriend, Neville organises a BBQ - and everything hots up !
Musical	Mon 1st - Sat 6th September	Old Time Music Hall		For those of you who remember 'The Good Old Days' this will be that same wonderful mix of old time variety hall, provided by RAODS accomplished singers and performers.
Musical	Mon 10th - Sat 15th November, Matinee on Saturday	Snoopy - The Musical	Charles M Schulz Music by Larry Grossman, Lyrics by Hal Hackady	This show brings the well-loved characters of the "Peanuts" cartoons to life, maintaining their knowledge, quiet insight and wit.

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.

Ticket prices typically range between £6.00 - £10.00 depending on show and performance: please check price and performance time at point of purchasing. Credit and Debit cards are accepted.
See the RAODS Box Officer Manager's Important Note on Credit Card ticket purchases close to performance date.

Please note that with effect from February 2007, concessionary discount pricing will be discontinued, and all RAODS shows will feature a single ticket price per night. The price profile across the week will typically be:

Show Type	Opening Night	Midweek	Weekend
Play	£6.00	£7.00	£8.00
Musical	£7.00	£9.00	£10.00
Youth	£7.00	£7.00	£7.00

See the RAODS Box Officer Manager's Important Note on the RAODS 2007 Ticket Pricing Policy.

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.