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Welcome to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre, and to our latest wide ranging programme of Live Entertainment. You will find everything from musicals to children’s favourites and stand up comedy to psychic mediums. If you are a regular theatregoer, be sure to check out the benefits available through LiveCard, as there are great savings to be had on future bookings. Alternatively get a group of friends together and enjoy the great savings available when booking 10 tickets or more. If you would like to receive regular updates along with competitions, pre-sales for selected shows and much more, make sure to sign up to our online mailing list at www.AlexandraTheatre.org.uk. I hope you enjoy browsing through this brochure, and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Theatre in the very near future.
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Hospitality available
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Restoration Levy applied
School discount
Venue Credit/Debit Card charge
Family discount
Mediums/ Therapists/ Clairvoyants
Under 2’s welcome Child discount
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By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium / therapist / clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.
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Diary at a glance September
December
03 The Spirit of Pink Floyd 04 Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson 05 The Real Deal Comedy Jam 12 Dorothy the Dinosaur 13 Jive Talkin’ 14 Tango Fire 16 John Edward 18 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers 20 When the Cat’s Away 21 – 26 Dancing in the Streets 28 – 30 Cacophony
02 The Chuckle Brothers in A Christmas Chuckle 03 The Vagina Monologues 04 Sing-a-Long-a Abba 05 That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show 08 – 02 Jan Disney’s High School Musical 2
October 03 The Illegal Eagles 04 UK BFF Body Building 08 – 09 In Spirit with Colin Fry 10 The Best of British Mediumship with Colin Fry and TJ Higgs 12 – 17 Last of the Summer Wine 23 Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance 25 Elvis on Tour 28 The Orchestra Featuring Former Members of ELO & ELO Part II 29 Marc Almond 30 Grumpy Old Women 2: Chin Up Britain
November 01 A Journey with Ray Mears 03 Bob the Builder Live! 04 That’s Amore 05 Stephen K Amos 06 Vampires Rock 09 Gala Charity Night in Aid of NSPCC 10 S4K’s Macbeth 11 Joe Brown 12 Pam Ann: UK Layover 14 Jason Manford 17 – 21 Annie 22 Blue Mountain Theatre presents Common Law 23 Heather Small 27 Stephen Triffit ‘Sinatra Live at The Sands’ 30 Jason Manford
January 2010 31 Yvette Fielding & the Team from Living TV’s Most Haunted Live on Stage
February 2010 04 – 07 Snow White on Ice 08 – 10 Porridge 12 Lee Mack 19 Noddy in Toyland 20 The Circus of Horror: Day of the Dead
March 2010 12 Dave Gorman 16 – 27 How Now Mrs Brown Cow 21 Charlie Landsborough
With a brand new and spectacular production, The Spirit of Pink Floyd Show is breaking new ground, bringing to the stage nine hugely talented vocalists and musicians. Don’t miss your chance to see this electrifying recreation of the music from one of the world’s most enduring bands. Pink Floyd – the spirit lives on!
Things you didn’t know about Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson • Kev has sold in excess of 3.2 million albums • Regarded by Billy Connolly as the “world’s funniest Australian” • Kev dedicates two weeks of his annual touring schedule to entertaining troops in global war zones • Kev’s ‘serious’ song writing earned him two No 1 hits in 2008 (don’t expect to hear either here!)
The Spirit Of Pink Floyd
Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson
Thursday 3 September 7:30pm £20.00
Friday 4 September 7:30pm £18.50 & £20.00
Dorothy the Dinosaur is one of the most endearing and best loved stars of the smash hit Nick Jr. television show The Wiggles. Children worldwide have been engaged by Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus, Captain Feathersword, Fairy Clare and Fairy Larissa’s adventures as part of the Wiggles phenomenon and now see her in her very own live show.
The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stage production that is taking the country by storm. This 9 piece ensemble, including a live string section, is fronted by real life siblings and Bee Gees veterans Darren and Gary Simmons and Jarrod Loughlin who have performed with the Bee Gees themselves.
Dorothy the Dinosaur
Jive Talkin’
Saturday 12 September 11:30am £9.00
Sunday 13 September 7:30pm £16.50 – £18.50
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Direct from Buenos Aires comes Argentina’s hottest dance show Tango Fire. A sell-out hit in the UK and a worldwide phenomenon, this sizzling show features 10 sensational dancers accompanied by Quatrotango, a quartet of brilliant musicians and a singer. This is tango at its fiery best. “Sexy and breathlessly daring” The Sydney Morning Herald www.tango-fire.com
Starring Audrey Reid. An intensely insecure George (Calvin Morris) ducks out of going on a second honeymoon with his wife and sends his sister- inlaw instead. Things seem set to go his way until his womanising Brother-in-law (Chris “Johnny” Daley), blackmails him into hosting a romantic party for four, which takes place in George’s house but then Mildred (Audrey Ried), his wife returns…
Tango Fire
When The Cat’s Away
Monday 14 September 7:30pm £16.00 – £23.00
Sunday 20 September 7:30pm £20.00 & £22.50 Celebrating the chart-topping careers of Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers is a dynamic, multimedia concert from the producers of the sell-out success Manhattan Nights. You Don’t Bring Me Flowers celebrates these two multi-platinum selling artists’ achievements with classic songs and music performed by top West End talent. This stunning show combines amazing vocals, wonderful choreography and a stylish video backdrop that will have the audience dancing in the aisles and shouting for more. If you love wonderful voices and great concerts and have to choose just one show to see in this season’s brochure, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers should be your first choice. So don’t delay, book your tickets now, tell your friends, and look forward to a great night out with them at our wonderful theatre.
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Friday 18 September 7:30pm £17.00 & £19.00
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MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS! FEATURING THE CHART-BUSTING HITS ORIGINALLY MADE FAMOUS BY... THE FOUR TOPS • THE TEMPTATIONS SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES STEVIE WONDER • MARVIN GAYE MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS LIONEL RICHIE • GLADYS KNIGHT PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MOTOWN CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MOTOWN
Dancing in the Streets has been wowing audiences all over the U.K. and spent three years in London’s West End and now its back! Experience the energy and excitement of Motown in this hit show. The Dancing in the Streets company will re-create the energy, style and music of the stars of the Motown stable.
Together they will have you dancing in the aisles with classic hits such as: ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’, ‘My Girl’, ‘Signed Sealed Delivered I’m Yours’, ‘Please Mr Postman’, ‘Reach Out I’ll Be There’, ‘Baby Love’, ‘Dancing in the Streets’, ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘Stop In the Name of Love’ and many more.
Dancing In The Streets Monday 21 – Saturday 26 September Mon – Fri 7:30pm, Thu mat 2:30pm, Sat 4:30pm & 8:00pm £15.00 – £27.50
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The Generating Company presents Cacophony – The Beat Meets the Street
Direct from California & New York Illegal Eagles hit the UK as part of their massive 2009 world tour.
The UK’s leading Contemporary Circus producer brings you a brand new spectacular to wow audiences across the UK this autumn - Cacophony!
A full evening show featuring all the classic Eagles songs delivered in full Eagles sound and vision. If you missed The Eagles recent stadium tour dates – don’t worry its all here in ‘the fast lane!’ Pure entertainment! Pure Eagles!
This electrifying new production showcases some of Britain’s finest young talent in an exciting display of stunning street dance and percussion, and gravity-defying aerial acrobatics with a breathtaking circus twist, set to a rich and exciting original urban soundtrack. With something for everyone, Cacophony is a rare, entertaining treat that will be enjoyed by all the family. Don’t miss it!
Featuring songs such as ‘Hotel California’, ‘New York Minute’, ‘Life in the Fast Lane’, ‘Tequila Sunrise’, ‘One of Those Nights’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, ‘New Kid in Town’, ‘Take it to the Limit’, ‘The Long Run’, ‘Heartache Tonight ...and many more. www.illegaleagles.com
Cacophony
Illegal Eagles
Monday 28 – Wednesday 30 September 7:30pm £15.00 – £21.00
Saturday 3 October 7:30pm £19.50 & £21.50
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Colin Fry & TJ Higgs
Live Nation supporting Cancer Research UK Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to cancer research. They have discovered new ways of beating cancer that together have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the world. Live Nation chose Cancer Research UK as our preferred charity because of the amazing progress they have made and continue to make in the area of cancer research. There’s still a lot more to be done, which is why it’s important to us to do our bit to beat cancer.
In the Spirit with Colin Fry: Star of Living TV’s ‘6ixth Sense’ and ‘The Three Mediums’ returns to the Alexandra Theatre to give yet more spellbinding and extraordinary evidence from the other side. Colin feels that it’s important to stay close to the people who need him and to help them get the most out of their time on this earth. Death is not enough to separate people who love each other. The Best Of British Mediumship with Colin Fry & TJ Higgs: Colin’s extraordinary communication with the two worlds continues to give indisputable facts from the other side, combined with TJ’s kind and at times light-hearted approach to mediumship. See the stars of the upcoming show ‘Colin Fry Live’ to be shown on Living TV later this year. Book now to see two of the most exciting mediums in the world today! In Spirit with Colin Fry/ The Best of British Mediumship with Colin Fry & TJ Higgs In Spirit with Colin Fry, Thu 8 – Fri 9 October 7:30pm, £19.50 The Best of British Mediumship with Colin Fry & TJ Higgs, Sat 10 October 7:30pm, £19.50
A new breed of musical theatre compilation featuring 2 hours of song and dance numbers from stage and screen. From Gershwin to Grease and Lloyd-Webber to Wicked, a cast of top West End performers take you on an exhilarating ride through the world of musicals in this fully staged and choreographed production accompanied by a live band.
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance Friday 23 October 7:30pm £16.00 & £18.00
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With Harry Dickman as Compo Timothy Kightley as Clegg John Pennington as Foggy
Holmfirths’ heroes, Foggy, Compo and Clegg, reunite for this brand new stage adaptation of the television classic. As Last of the Summer Wine leaps from the small screen to the stage you can expect plenty of madcap misunderstandings and the mandatory wheel barrow catastrophe as the ageing delinquents get themselves in and out of trouble.
Ruth Madoc
Tony Adams
Steven Pinder
The Moonbather stars three of Britain’s favourite screen actors Ruth Madoc, Tony Adams and Steven Pinder. Written by Roy Clarke, also the creator of Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances, this new stage play is jam-packed with the eccentric humour and full on farce that has made Last of the Summer Wine a British Institution.
Last of the Summer Wine Monday 12 – Saturday 17 October Mon – Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat Mat 2:30pm £13.00 – £21.00
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Former Members of ELO & ELO Part II, Glen Burtnik, Phil Bates, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Gordon Townsend and Eric Troyer have performed to sellout audiences from Carnegie Hall to the Albert Hall and from Sydney to Siberia- in theatres, arenas and stadiums in over 50 countries. Come and hear the real people do the real hits!
The Orchestra Wednesday 28 October 7:30pm £22.50 & £25.00 Featuring a full evening show paying tribute to the early days of ‘pure hip swivelling’ rock n roll, the ’68 Come Back Special’ and Elvis’s Las Vegas performances. This serious production features Lee ‘Memphis’ King, the UK’s most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in ‘The World’s Greatest Elvis’ and in the special edition of ‘The Weakest Link’ both on BBC One TV. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true ‘must see’. New Lee Memphis King Live DVD and CD are available on OEP Victor Records. “Judging by this quality performance at a pretty full Apollo, Lee Memphis King is certainly among the premier league of tributes!” The Stage, March 2008 “When I closed my eyes I could feel Elvis. He did a great job – awesome!” Joe Esposito (Lifelong friend of Elvis Presley) www.elvis-the show.com
Marc Almond, one of the former members of ‘electro duo’ Soft Cell, had a number of top ten hits including the international classic ‘Tainted Love’ which received a Brit award for best single of that year. 2009, sees the release of another set of Russian Gypsy Romance songs, a collaboration with Russian producer, arranger Alexei Fedorov.
Elvis on Tour
Marc Almond
Sunday 25 October 7:30pm £19.50 & £21.50
Thursday 29 October 7:30pm £21.50
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A Journey with
Ray Mears
A brand spanking new show from three of Britain’s Top Grumps, including; Jenny ‘the spleen burster’ Eclair – the original grump and star of many grumpy shows. Wendy ‘mad dog’ Peters – the all singing, all dancing ex Corrie grrrrrrrrump; and the Queen of Soap, Stage and taking things back to Marks and Spencers, Ms Susie ‘the huffer’ Blake.
A celebration of Canada, Earth’s last great wilderness where Ray, the world’s leading authority on bushcraft and survival, will take you on a fascinating journey and tell you about the early explorers who overcame great hardship to make a continent where few Europeans had set foot.
www.grumpyoldwomenlive.com
Grumpy Old Women 2: Chin Up Britain Friday 30 October 8:00pm £20.00
A Journey with Ray Mears
Can Bob fix it? Yes he can! The lovable and iconic Bob the BuilderTM will be celebrating his 10th anniversary by thrilling audiences in his live stage show - Spud’s Big Mess! Sing-a-long with your favourite characters such as Wendy, Spud, Scoop, Dizzy, Scrambler and many more in Sunflower Valley.
Bob the Builder Tuesday 3 November 2:00pm & 4:30pm £15.00 – £18.00
Sunday 1 November 7:30pm £21.50
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Following the phenomenal sell out success of Disney’s High School Musical, the East High Wildcats are back for more fun with High School Musical 2 Live On Stage! Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the gang on their summer break, as they dive into the fabulous world of Lava Springs Country Club. This brand new show
introduces GMTV Search for Troy winner Liam Doyle together with all your favourite hit songs from the movie, including ‘What Time Is It’, ‘You Are The Music in Me’ and ‘Fabulous’. The summer before Senior Year is a time that the Wildcats will remember forever - be part of it!
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Photography: Hugo Glendinning (group shot), Ellie Kurttz (Liam Doyle image)
of the Stars Production From the 2008 Theater
Introducing GMTV’s search for Troy winner
LIAM DOYLE High School Musical 2
Tuesday 8 December 2009 – Saturday 2 January 2010, £16.50 – £32.50
Week (1) Tue – Sat 7:00pm, Wed & Sat Mat 2:30pm Sun Mat 1:30pm Week (2) Tue – Thu & Sat 7:00pm, Fri 5:00pm & 8:00pm, Sat Mat 2:30pm, Sun Mat 1:30pm , Week (3) Tue & Wed 7:00pm, Tue – Thu & Sat Mat 2:30pm, Sun Mat 1:30pm, Week (4) Mon – Wed & Sat 7:00pm, Mon, Wed, Thu & Sat Mat 2:30pm Signed performance - Saturday 19 Dec at 2:30pm
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Mark Adams, who portrayed Dean in the original West End production of The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas, is unquestionably the definitive Dean Martin. This innovative production features some very special guests including portrayals of Nat King Cole, Shirley Maclaine, Peggy Lee and Petula Clark all complimented by a superb on stage orchestra.
That’s Amore
Welcome to Stephen K Amos’ third solo stand-up comedy tour of the UK. He’s back with a brand new show for 2009/2010. It’s full to bursting with more fun, warmth, bonhomie and love than ever before. Forget the credit crunch and welcome to The Feelgood Factor! “Born to entertain” The Guardian “Radiates charm and exudes joy...a truly uplifting performer” Time Out Suitable for ages 16+ Bound and Gagged Comedy presents
Wednesday 4 November 7:30pm £17.50 & £22.50
Stephen K Amos
Following on from the phenomenal success of the 2008 tour, Toyah Wilcox will once again join Steve Steinmen and the cast of Vampires Rock 2009! Jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love; ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Bat Out of Hell’, ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’, and many more! You’re guaranteed to be on your feet!
A sensational action packed show paying tribute to the greatest lady divas of yesteryear, featuring Miss Julia Martin and her fabulous Legend Dancers. Touring over 200 theatres in the UK this show intends to raise £500,000 for the most worthwhile of causes: the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal. Every ticket sold helps.
Vampires Rock
Gala Charity Night in Aid of NSPCC
Friday 6 November 7:30pm £18.00 & £20.00
Monday 9 November 7:30pm £12.50
Thursday 5 November, 8:00pm £16.50
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Double double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble. The wickedly spooky tale of how Scottish warrior Macbeth became king is coming this way. It is full of gory murders, weird witches, gruesome ghosts, bloody battles and even a forest that moves. Are you brave enough to see it? Shakespeare 4 Kidz promise plenty of excitement with their stunning musical version of the play.
Last year marked Joe’s 50th year as a professional entertainer and he is undoubtedly one of this country’s best loved musicians. Now this is your chance to see Joe live. Joe with his long serving band and special guest Pete Brown will be on stage all evening and the musical styles incorporated into his show are as unique as the man himself.
S4K’s Macbeth
Joe Brown
Tuesday 10 November 10:30am & 1:30pm Adults £16.00, Children £9.50
Wednesday 11 November 7:30pm £19.50 – £23.50
Suitable for ages 16+
Following her hugely successful Terror At 41,000 Feet national UK tour Pam Ann has gone on to perform two sold out nights at the Hammersmith Apollo. Pam Ann Airlines pride themselves on never making the same mistake more than three times, so you’re definitely in good hands. It’s advisable to book early unless you want to be up the rear . . .
The multi-award winning comedian and star of ‘As Seen On TV’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008’ performs his exciting and hilarious show that will have audiences begging for more. “Deserves a cult following” Scotsman “Very funny” Peter Kay “Hilarious” Johnny Vegas “Engaging and witty” Sunday Times
Pam Ann
Jason Manford
Thursday 12 November 8:00pm £17.00
Saturday 14 [SOLD OUT] & Friday 30 November 8:00pm £15.00
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After selling several million records, winning two Brit Awards and the Mercury Music Prize, performing across the globe and recording a track that has become an unofficial national anthem – international anthem even, Heather Small is set to return to the stage in 2009, where she will be performing her best loved hits from her solo career and her days with MPeople.
In the year of eighteen hundred and frozen to Ecky Thump, the two brother’s worlds collide! Ebenezer Sneezer (Paul Chuckle), oooh he’s so mean and his kind hearted brother Bob Scratchit (Barry Chuckle) are visited by three ghosts, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future who come and turn the brothers whole world up side down.
Heather Small
A Christmas Chuckle
Monday 23 November 7:30pm £22.50 & £25.00
Wednesday 2 December 7:00pm Adults £16.00, Children £15.00 Stephen Triffitt offers a glimpse of the genius that was Frank Sinatra, in the most famous and hard swinging performance of his career with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas.
“…it was probably the most exciting engagement I have ever done in my life.” Frank Sinatra
Stephen Triffitt is considered to be the world’s finest Sinatra performer. He played Sinatra in The Main Event, in Atlantic City, and then The Venetian, Las Vegas, and the West End run of The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas to massive critical acclaim. “As Sinatra, Triffitt’s strength is in his faithful re-creation of Old Blue Eyes’ mannerisms, voice and phrasing… you’d swear you’re listening to the original.” Pittsburgh Tribune With a full size 17 piece Big Band Orchestra, you’ll experience an evening of the hippest musical mastery you could ever hope to see.
Sinatra Live At The Sands Friday 27 November 7:30pm £16.00 – £20.50
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From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this heart-warming rags-to-riches story of Annie’s adventures, from the New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that has been told all over the world for decades and will continue for many years to come.
‘Tomorrow’, fantastically visual choreography, and a side-splittingly funny script it really is no surprise that Annie has become one of the best loved family musicals of all time.
With a brilliantly memorable score including ‘It’s A Hard Knock Life’, ‘Easy Street’ and of course the legendary
Much loved it will bring laughter and tears to a truly memorable night for all the family.
Su Pollard famous for her wonderful performance in Hi De Hi joins the West End cast of this magical musical.
Annie Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November, Tue – Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2:30pm £10.00 – £26.00 Signed Performance – Thu 19 November 7.30pm
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The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for… The Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in! With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear – Sing-a-long-a ABBA is the perfect night out for all!
Prepare to party this Christmas as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with a Brand New 2009 Christmas Show. The gang celebrate the festive season by bringing on back the good times with a combination of their unique comedy routines mixed with a variety of all the best non-stop Christmas hits.
Sing-a-Long-a ABBA
That’ll Be The Day – Christmas Show
Friday 4 December 7:30pm £17.00
Saturday 5 December 7:30pm £17.50 – £20.50 Based on author Eve Ensler’s ‘Vagina Interviews’ conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. As sharp as Sex and the City and as unmissable as Friends – bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your granny – this is the ultimate girls night out… trust us! “Laugh out loud FUNNY, witty provocative and deeply poignant” The Independent “Eve Ensler’s GLORIOUS show is WARM ,OPEN EXCITING, ENCHANTING and HILARIOUSLY funny! See it even if you haven’t got one” Sunday Times The Vagina Monologues donates a percentage of revenue from ticket sales to V-Day benefiting women’s charities across the world www.vaginamonologues.co.uk Suitable for Ages 15+
The Vagina Monologues Thursday 3 December 8:00pm £17.00
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The Most Haunted team have explored some of the spookiest and infamous locations in the UK, in an attempt to uncover the truth behind tales of restless spirits and mysterious visions. Now for the first time on stage the team are looking forward to their visit to Birmingham bringing their theatrical debut production of a supernatural thrill fest. The Most Haunted team of mediums and ghost hunters will reveal, purported, paranormal activity and stories related to the Theatre and its surroundings and an audience member will be selected to assist in some of the activities directly. Featuring Karl Beattie, Brian Shepherd, Cath Howe, Ciaran O’Keefe, Stuart Torvell and Yvette Fielding. Experience the unexplainable.
Yvette Fielding & the Team from Living TV’s Most Haunted Live on Stage
Noddy® Toyland® Noddy In Toyland™ © [2008] Crl.
Sunday 31 January 2010 £20 & £24
Join Noddy and Tessie Bear’s sing-a-long, dancea-long party, everyone is invited…except those two naughty Goblins, Sly and Gobbo. Noddy will keep an eye on those two and knows exactly how to stay one step ahead of their games. With Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and of course Big Ears, today promises to be one big fun filled 60th year anniversary adventure.
A brand new stand-up tour for 2009/2010 Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with a hotly anticipated new show. Lee will be bringing his trademark brand of high energy banter, well crafted gags and sharp one-liners to venues across the country on his biggest ever live stand-up tour.
Noddy in Toyland
Lee Mack
Friday 19 February 2010 1:00pm & 3:30pm £13.50
Friday 12 February 2010, £18.50 Thu 13 May 2010, £19.50 8:00pm
www.leemacklive.com
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Producers Wild Rose & Cirque de Glace continue to push the boundaries of ice dance in ever new directions as they present their most lavish production; Snow White on Ice. The timeless story follows the Grimm Brothers’ original and features the World-class troupe of champion skaters, The Russian Ice Stars.
Ballet, gymnastics, aerial aerobatics, skating leaps, lifts, spins, twirls, breathtaking danger and sheer dare-devilment all add up to a mesmerising, jawdropping show from the ‘Amazing World of Cirque’. The ideal way to keep the whole family entertained! You will love every thrill-packed minute! Pure Magic! www.snowwhiteonice.com
Snow White On Ice Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 February 2010 Thu – Sat 7:30pm, Sat & Sun Mat 2:30pm £13.50 – £27.50
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ALL NEW SHOW
How Now Mrs Brown Cow Tuesday 16 – Saturday 27 March 2010 7:30pm, No performances on Sundays and Mondays £16.00 – £25.00 Contains strong language
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After successfully bringing Dad’s Army and ‘Allo ‘Allo! to the stage, Calibre Productions return to Birmingham with a real ‘coup de theatre’ – the first ever professional stage adaptation of the BBC’s hit comedy Porridge. Penned by the original writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais - the same fabulous team who brought Auf Wiedersehn Pet to our screens - this hilarious new play features all your favourite Porridge characters. So prepare for laughs-a-plenty as Fletch, played by Shaun Williamson (EastEnders and Extras), Godber and the other inmates of Slade Prison take on the system under the nose of the ever suspicious Mr Mackay in what promises to be a sure-fire comic treat for the whole family. “A sparkling jewel of comedy” The Times “Shaun Williamson has a Benny Hill gift for comedy” The Mail
Porridge Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 March 2010 Mon – Wed 7.30pm, £14.00 – £22.00, Wed Mat £18.00
The Alexandra Theatre has joined with NCP to offer a pre-paid parking voucher at the Albany car park. Simply visit our Box Office before entering the car park and purchase a voucher that will allow you to enter and exit, eliminating the need to queue for the pay machine at the end of the evening. Vouchers are available up to 6 months in advance of the show until 7pm on the performance night and are priced at the discounted rate of £5.50 – a saving of at least £1.20. Terms & Conditions apply. Please visit our Box Office for further details. Pre-paid vouchers are non-refundable
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Visit the Box Office at the Alexandra Theatre Mon - Sat 10am – 6pm (8pm on event nights). The Box Office is located at the front of the theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway.
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Alexandra Theatre Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS
Restoration Fund The ticket price for certain shows may include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund.
General information All telephone and online bookings made through ticket agents for most shows are subject to a per ticket booking fee. In all cases there is a ticketmaster handling fee. An additional credit/debit card surcharge may apply for certain events when booking in person at the box office. We regret that we cannot refund or exchange tickets. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. The Alexandra Theatre reserves the right to make such alterations that become necessary. If you wish to comment on any aspect of your Ticketmaster or internet booking please call Ticketmaster customer services on 08444 999 999.
Access for all Service for patrons with disabilities. For further information on our services and facilities including signed performances please call the Disability Hotline on 0121 632 5554 (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm) or via email at access4all.alexandrabirmingham@livenation.co.uk
This brochure is also available in large print. Call 0121 632 5554 to order your free copy
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