King's Lynn Corn Exchange Spring 2016

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LATEST NEWS

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap JUNE 2016 Now booking for June 2016! The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre. Enjoy a once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here in King’s Lynn as it celebrates its 60th Anniversary. Starring Louise Jameson. (See back cover for more info)

JUST A FEW HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY 13 & SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY

Peppa Pig’s Surprise

CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS Looking for the perfect present?

Why not grab some of our Corn Exchange Gift Vouchers and give someone you love the perfect night out? Available in any denomination and redeemable against any show.

The perfect gift!

MONDAY 7 MARCH

Tell Me On A Sunday

TUESDAY 15 – SATURDAY 19 MARCH

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL

Puccini Tosca

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KING’S LYNN MART 2016 Please allow extra time for parking if coming to shows between 10 – 28 February due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

The Tuesday Market Place and Common Staithe Quay car parks will both be unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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what’s on this spring JANUARY

SUN 10 The Wedding Show FRI 15 Jim Davidson Comedy Cub THU 21 Fleamarket SAT 23 SUN 24 The Classic Rock Show THU 28 Paddy McGuinness Let’s Twist Again SAT 30 SUN 31 Norfolk Symphony Orchestra

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FEBRUARY

FRI 5 SAT 6 13 & 14 THU 18 FRI 19 SUN 21 THU 25 FRI 26 SAT 27 SUN 28

Festival Too Fundraising Ball P10 The Elvis Years P11 Peppa Pig’s Surprise P11 The Noise Next Door P12 Hollywood Special Effects Show P12 Joe Brown P12 Comedy Club P13 The ELO Experience P13 Waterloo P13 The Johnny Cash Story P14

MARCH

WED 2 THU 3 SAT 5 MON 7 TUE 8 WED 9 THU 10 SAT 12 15-19

WED 23 FRI 25 WED 30

Ed Byrne P14 The Dire Straits Experience P14 The Drifters P15 Tell Me On A Sunday P15 Schools Make Music P16 Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac P16 Meat Loaf’s Greatest Hits P17 The Illegal Eagles P17 Joseph And The Amazing P18 & 19 Technicolor Dreamcoat Comedy Club P20 That’ll Be The Day P20 The Three Degrees P21

APRIL

SAT 2 Milkshake! Live FRI 8 The Hollies Pasha - It’s All About You SUN 10 Puccini Tosca WED 13 FRI 15 David Starkey Seasons Of Love SAT 16 19&20 Aladdin THU 21 Comedy Club SAT 23 Fleamarket THU 28 A Night Of Dirty Dancing The Naked Truth 29 & 30

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Sing-a-long-a Grease Julian Clary Russell Watson The Mousetrap Jamie Raven Live

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JANUARY

Local event

THE WEDDING SHOW SUN 10 JAN 11AM - 4PM £2 (on the door) A must for all brides to be and their wedding party. Over 30 specialist stands with everything for your wedding, featuring a stunning display of wedding gowns from the area’s leading outlets.

Plus - Cakes, Balloons, Stationery, Photography, Video, Flowers, Menswear, Limousine Hire, Jewellery, Gifts, Wedding Favours and Civil Ceremonies. All gathered under one roof to help make your dream wedding a reality.

FRI 15 JAN 7.30PM *£23.50

18+

Jim Davidson OBE takes to the road with his brand new show. Son of a Glaswegian father, born and bred in Charlton.

From drummer to window cleaner via shelf stacker, to a theatre near you.

Guaranteed to be an irreverent, outrageous and truthful night.

18+

King’s Lynn Corn Exchange

COMEDY CLUB

18+

THU 21 JAN - DOORS 7.45PM / COMEDY 8.45PM £9.50 (Unallocated seating) Four comedians from the touring circuit, in a relaxed cabaret setting.

Nothing beats the buzz of live comedy and the comedians lined up tonight will do their best to make you laugh out loud! Why not get a group of family, friends or work colleagues together and make a real night of it?

Next Comedy Club: Thursday 25 February 8

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*Prices inclusive of £1 per ticket booking fee (see page 31)

JANUARY

Local event The Original King’s Lynn

FLEAMARKET SAT 23 JAN 9AM - 4PM £1.50 / Under 16s FREE With an uninterrupted run of over 35 years the Fleamarket attracts buyers and browsers of all ages.

Offering a wide and varied range of collectables including old favourites such as postcards, ephemera, coins, badges, books, records and classic toys, there are also traditional small antiques and for the intrepid bargain hunter there is always plenty of bric-a brac to enjoy sifting through. An Antique and Collectors Fair that is not to be missed!

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

Top 20 Greatest Guitar Riffs of all time Part 2 SUN 24 JAN 7.30PM *(Rows A-F) £33.50 / (Rows G-LL) £23.50 From the extraordinary opening sounds of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love to Queen’s powerhouse anthem I Want It All via AC/DC’s Highway To Hell and everything in between, this show will rock you to your core...Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this!

Often imitated but never equalled, The Classic Rock Show offers a rare opportunity to hear these timeless classics played to perfection and in all their glory!

A virtuoso band of the finest musicians on the planet will take you on a foot-stomping ride featuring the music of The Who, Led Zeppelin, ELO, Bruce Springsteen, ZZ Top, Van Halen, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Queen and more!

SOLD OUT!

PADDY McGUINNESS 15+

Daddy McGuinness

THU 28 JAN 7:30PM One of the country’s bestloved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness returns to the Corn Exchange with his brand new tour.

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JANUARY / FEBRUARY

LET’S TWIST AGAIN SAT 30 JAN 7.30PM *£21.50 Love 50s and 60s music? Then you will love Let’s Twist Again. BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing lead singer Chris Madin performs alongside West End sweetheart Suzi Madin and Rock ‘n’ Roll legend, Danny Fisher.

With a full company of critically acclaimed artistes and musicians, the show combines fun and laughter with the greatest hits of Elvis, Dusty, Lulu, The Beatles, Sandie Shaw, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Frankie Valli and more.

Join the cast in an American Diner to re-live the fabulous songs of a magical Rock ‘n’ Roll era, together with your host with the most, ‘Big’ Tony Tremendo, and a stunning live band The Twisters.

Local event

NORFOLK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

A Shakespeare Concert

SUN 31 JAN 3.30PM £16 / £8 / 100 Free tickets to Young Concert Goers Bridge There is a Willow grows aslant a brook Walton Henry V Suite Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet – excerpts To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death we look at his influence on the world of classical music with the unforgettable and utterly dramatic music by Prokofiev for Romeo & Juliet one of the 20th Century’s greatest and most well known ballet scores. Alongside the joyous and defiant film score for Henry V by William Walton will be one of Frank Bridges’ most appealing and elusive pieces.

Local event

FESTIVAL TOO

Fancy Dress 70s & 80s Fundraising Ball FRI 5 FEB 7PM FOR 7.30PM–1.30AM £45 including 3 course meal Glam up in your best fancy dress outfit from your favourite dance era and enjoy a fantastic evening of 70 & 80s hits. With special guest singer (TBC), plus disco and sit down meal.

Tables of 10 recommended but be quick as expected to sell out early! All monies raised in support of Festival Too 2016.

To book tickets please contact Bridget Nurse on 01553 679013 or 07795 236616.

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*Prices inclusive of £1 per ticket booking fee (see page 31)

FEBRUARY

THE ELVIS YEARS

The Story Of The King SAT 6 FEB 7.30PM *£22 / Concs £21

An outstanding musical production, which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’.

With a top line-up of actor-musicians, multiple costume changes and nostalgic film footage, this glittering production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey.

This feelgood show will instantly transport you back to the golden years of Rock ‘n’ Roll, as you witness Elvis audition for the very first time at Sun Studios, then become part of the TV audience for the ‘68 Comeback Special, and finally dance at a Las Vegas concert as Mario recreates with incredible accuracy the charisma, stage presence and humour of the man himself.

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE SAT 13 & SUN 14 FEB SAT 1PM & 4PM / SUN 10AM & 1PM (Rows A & B) £20 / Child £18 / Family (4) £72 (Rows C-LL) £16 / Child £14 / Family (4) £56 Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back with a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you?

Enjoy fun, games and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show with new songs and new life size puppets, it promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

Please allow extra time for parking if coming to this show due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

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FEBRUARY

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR

16+

Noise In The Hood

THU 18 FEB 8PM *£15 (Unallocated seating in a relaxed cabaret style setting) The unstoppable comedy juggernaut that is The Noise Next Door are turning up the volume for their third national tour! Get ready for a night of mind-blowing songs, jaw-dropping characters and side-splitting punchlines from the undisputed masters of off-the-cuff comedy.

After a huge year for the guys with their eighth consecutive sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and appearances on BBC One, ITV2, BBC Three and BBC Radio One this show is set to be their biggest and best yet.

Please allow extra time for parking if coming to this show due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

JOE BROWN SUN 21 FEB 7.30PM *£26

HALF TERM FRI 19 FEB 7PM *£18 / Concs £15

TREAT!

6+

Premier Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Joe Brown goes from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continue to gather momentum.

Joe along with his five piece band will be on stage all evening, and the musical styles incorporated into this new show are as unique as the man himself.

Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and Rock ‘n’ Roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.

Please allow extra time for parking if coming to this show due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

Get closer to the action than ever before as this interactive and explosive family show takes you behind the scenes of your favourite films to discover the science and secrets of creating movie magic.

Join our team of professionals for a revealing insight into the world of special effects; feel the heat from an onstage inferno, get up close with gruesome sci-fi monsters, be blown away by apocalyptic weather and hold on tight through huge explosions!

“It’s Brainiac meets Mythbusters as the team demonstrate the science and secrets of the Hollywood backlot, the show is a great way to get kids inspired by science, with a few surprises along the way” - Mums In The Know (Online) Please allow extra time for parking if coming to this show due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

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10th Anniversary Tour

King’s Lynn Corn Exchange

COMEDY CLUB

18+

THU 25 FEB DOORS 7.45PM / COMEDY 8.45PM £9.50 (Unallocated seating)

FRI 26 FEB 7.30PM *£22 / Concs £21 The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to this great band. With a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a musical journey through time.

Featuring the hits 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don’t Bring me Down and Mr Blue Sky. Please allow extra time for parking if coming to this show due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

Four hilarious comedians from the touring circuit, live in King’s Lynn. The winning format of a relaxed cabaret setting, and value for money ticket price mean that the comedy clubs regularly sell out – book now!

You could be seeing a comedy star of the future in the making.

Next Comedy Club: Wednesday 23 March Please allow extra time for parking if coming to this show due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

SAT 27 FEB 7.30PM *£20.50 / Concs £19.50 / Under 16s £16 Waterloo looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid and gives fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of a live Abba show!

The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band - with stunning costumes and choreography. The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this spectacular show.

Please allow extra time for parking if coming to this show due to the King’s Lynn Mart being in town.

FEBRUARY

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY / MARCH

ED BYRNE

12+

Outside, Looking In WED 2 MAR 8PM *£20

Roger Dean sings

That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show! ★ ★ ★ ★ “A show full of top–class observational humour… A great comedian making the simple sublime, Byrne gives his audience exactly what they want” - Edinburgh Evening News Review from Ed’s previous show.

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY SUN 28 FEB 7.30PM *£20 / Concs £19 Johnny cash comes to town! Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life and with his band The Lazy Boys will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend.

Between singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring Of Fire, I Walk The Line, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt, Dean describes Johnny’s rise from poverty stricken beginnings in rural Arkansas to world stardom.

THE DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE

Plus Support

THU 3 MAR 7.30PM *£25 Featuring former Dire Straits members Chris White (saxophone) and Chris Whitten (drums) complimenting a brilliant band for an amazing show!

Re-creating the hits including Sultans Of Swing, Brothers In Arms, Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, Tunnel Of Love, Romeo And Juliet and So Far Away to mention a few.

The Dire Straits Experience will be celebrating the extraordinary songs in all their ambition, grandeur and aching beauty… presented live for the fans that have kept them alive.

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MARCH

THE DRIFTERS SAT 5 MAR 7.30PM *£26 / Concs £25

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Andrew Lloyd Webber & Don Black’s West End and Broadway Hit MON 7 MAR 7.30PM *£27.50 Following her acclaimed performance in the Watermill Theatre’s 2014 production of Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical.

Tell Me On A Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York in the heady days of the 1980’s.

Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places.

This iconic musical, with a wonderful original score, features the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me On A Sunday.

Originally conceived for television, Tell Me On A Sunday has been performed by many legendary musical theatre stars including Marti Webb and Sarah Brightman. This new 2016 production directed by Paul Foster includes an intimate post-show chat with Jodie about life, love and playing the role of Emma.

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MARCH

Local event Trinity Rotary Club of King’s Lynn

SCHOOLS MAKE MUSIC TUE 8 MAR 7PM £5 Organised by the Trinity Rotary Club of King’s Lynn, 2016 marks the 19th anniversary of this annual music event. Join students from across West Norfolk as they join forces to perform a concert of popular music.

WED 9 MAR 7.30PM *(Rows A - F) £33.50 (Rows G - LL) £23.50 A stunning new stage production performing in meticulous note-for-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues in the history of rock music.

Recognised internationally as the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, and with the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick

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Fleetwood, this stunning new show takes you on an epic musical journey through changing eras and styles, from the exciting sound of the sixties London blues scene right through to the staggering commercial success of the seventies and eighties, and beyond.

Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best; Rumours of Fleetwood Mac perform all the classic hits live including Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Oh Diane, Little Lies and Everywhere.

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*Prices inclusive of £1 per ticket booking fee (see page 31)

Steve Steinman returns with his epic adventure delivering the best of the best from Meat Loaf’s incredible catalogue of albums.

Discarding the pretence of wigs and make up for his new show, Steve lets his voice and the performance do the talking.

With incredible stage set, superb band and Steve Steinman’s unique sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up on your feet and dancing to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits including Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Anything For Love, Dead Ringer For Love and Bat Out of Hell.

SAT 12 MAR 7.30PM *£24 / Concs £23 Following continued public demand, the world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail.

With over 15 years international touring experience, The Illegal Eagles’ uncanny ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocals and the band’s definitive sound, have won mass audience acclaim both in the UK and abroad.

This latest production features all the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit, and a whole lot more!

“The band were flawless in their delivery both musically & vocally” – The Express

MARCH

THU 10 MAR 7.30PM *£25 / Concs £23 / Groups 1 in 10 Free

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Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump.

TUE 15 – SAT 19 MAR TUE 7.30PM WED 2PM & 7.30PM THU 2PM & 7.30PM FRI 5PM & 8PM SAT 2PM, 5PM & 8PM * TUE 7.30PM £20 (U16s £18) WED & THU 2PM, FRI 5PM £23 (U16S £18) WED & THU 7.30PM £28 (U16S £19) FRI 8PM, SAT 2PM, 5PM & 8PM £30.50 (U16S £20.50) OAPS WED & THU 2PM & FRI 5PM - £2 OFF SCHOOLS TUE 7.30PM, WED & THU 2PM, FRI 5PM £13 TEACHERS 1 in 10 go free

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King’s Lynn Corn Exchange

COMEDY CLUB

18+

WED 23 MAR - DOORS 7.45PM / COMEDY 8.45PM £9.50 (Unallocated seating) Four comedians from the touring circuit, in a relaxed cabaret setting.

Nothing beats the buzz of live comedy and the comedians lined up tonight will do their best to make you laugh out loud! Why not get a group of family, friends or work colleagues together and make a real night of it?

Next Comedy Club: Thursday 21 April

30th Anniversary Special!

FRI 25 MAR 7.30PM *£25.50 Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with another opportunity to see its 30th Anniversary Special!

The nation’s favourite Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show has been touring for 30 years and the birthday party is right here!

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That’ll Be The Day is all about nostalgia and live entertainment, featuring a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy!

Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party!

‘This show just gets better and better’ – The Telegraph

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WED 30 MAR 7.30PM *(Rows A-C) £38.50 including a meet and greet (Rows D-LL) £26 The Three Degrees are an American female vocal group, formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group has remained a trio with two original members since Sheila Ferguson left.

The Three Degrees are well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows.

They are known all around the world for songs like When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man and Take Good Care Of Yourself. They have been continuously touring for more than 40 years and still touring to this day.

The Three Degrees are Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday and Freddie Pool.

MILKSHAKE! LIVE SAT 2 APR 1PM & 3.30PM £13 / Children £11 / Family (3) £33 (4) £44

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TREAT!

Milkshake! Live is back with a brand new stage show for 2016! Join the Milkshake Presenters and loads more of your Milkshake friends for an all singing, all dancing journey through Milkshake’s magical bookcase as they explore some of the world’s favourite fairy tales.

* The Milkshake Live show will feature 2 milkshake! Presenters. Jen, Derek, Kemi, Amy, Olivia and Curtis may only appear at certain venues.

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MARCH / APRIL

THE THREE DEGREES

APRIL

THE HOLLIES FRI 8 APR 7.30PM *£30 / Concs £29 No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their classics - The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, Jennifer Eccles, Stop. Stop. Stop, Just One Look, Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress), He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and many more in a brilliant performance.

With an Ivor Novello Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to British Music’ and induction into the prestigious American Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame, there is no doubt that The Hollies helped shape the world of pop and rock as we know it and continue to perform with pride and passion around the world.

PASHA It’s All About You SUN 10 APR 7.30PM *£25 / Concs £23 After his successful UK Tour - Life Through Dance, Pasha Kovalev, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, welcomes you to his new and exciting dance spectacular - It’s All About You. You can expect another evening of your favourite music, spectacular dancing, energy, lights and sparkling costumes, filled with positive emotions and great entertainment for the entire family.

Enjoy the show and get ready to dance!

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APRIL

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra

WED 13 APR 7.30PM *£36 / £32 / Concs £2 off Groups 1 in 10 Free EARLY BIRD: £5 OFF A PAIR OF TICKETS IF BOOKED BEFORE 31 DEC

AN EXPLOSION OF LOVE AND TREACHERY This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood curdling villain.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, with spectacular costumes, and featuring a boys choir with a shepherd boy’s solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle. ‘…the solos are simply stunning’ - Edinburgh Evening News ‘Tosca lived up to all my hopes and expectations’ - Irish Examiner Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

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DAVID STARKEY

The King Is Dead: Royal death and succession under the Tudors FRI 15 APR 7.30PM *£16 / Concs £14 With over-mighty father confessors, concealed deaths and lethal faction fights over the still-warm corpse, the Tudors died as excitingly as they lived. This lecture uncovers the astonishingly dramatic story.

The UK’s leading constitutional historian, known for his forthright views, talks about the period he describes as “the most glorious soap opera, with the whole future of countries turning on what these huge personalities felt like when they got out of bed in the morning”.

There are few more stimulating thinkers, and few who understand better the way the most powerful have thought throughout our history.

SEASONS OF LOVE

Where Music and Dance conquer all SAT 16 APR 7.30PM *£30 / Concs £25 / Groups 1 in 10 Free Part rock concert, part dance spectacular, this joyfully fresh new production brings together some of the world’s best dancers and musicians live on stage to create a night like no other.

With original music, thrilling choreography and a stunning video backdrop, Seasons of Love is a celebration of love and its many meanings, told through an exhilarating blend of dance styles and music performances.

With a star cast including Jay James Picton (X Factor finalist 2014/15) this show will touch your heart and inspire your soul – whatever your age!

Local event Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company

ALADDIN

TUE 19 & WED 20 APR TUE 6.30PM / WED 2.30PM & 6.30PM Adults £7.50 / Concs £5 / Family (4) £20 A ‘not-so-traditional’ version, from the multi award-winning Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company, an inclusive organisation based in King’s Lynn. Come and join us for a fun-packed production of Middle-Eastern flavour – with original music and script to match!

Lavender Hill Mob Theatre Company is a Registered Charity (1150188)

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Box Office 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

*Prices inclusive of £1 per ticket booking fee (see page 31)

APRIL

Local event The Original King’s Lynn

FLEAMARKET SAT 23 APR 9AM - 4PM £1.50 / Under 16s FREE

King’s Lynn Corn Exchange

COMEDY CLUB

18+

With an uninterrupted run of over 35 years the Fleamarket attracts buyers and browsers of all ages. Offering a wide and varied range of collectables including old favourites such as postcards, ephemera, coins, badges, books, records and classic toys, there are also traditional small antiques and for the intrepid bargain hunter there is always plenty of bric-a brac to enjoy sifting through. An Antique and Collectors Fair that is not to be missed!

THU 21 APR DOORS 7.45PM / COMEDY 8.45PM £9.50 (Unallocated seating) Four comedians from the touring circuit, in a relaxed cabaret setting.

Nothing beats the buzz of live comedy and the comedians lined up tonight will do their best to make you laugh out loud! Why not get a group of family, friends or work colleagues together and make a real night of it?

THU 28 APR 7.30PM *£22.50.

No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time.

Re-cast and re-scripted for 2016, it’s all down to Kellerman’s end of season show. Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like The Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

Don’t be the one sitting in the corner.

Immerse yourself in the timeless, theatrical treat. Take a trip back to the summer of ’63, relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the ultimate coming of age romance.

Please note this show is not affiliated with ‘Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage’ currently on tour in the UK and worldwide.

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APRIL FRI 29 & SAT 30 APR FRI 8PM / SAT 5PM & 8PM *£22 / Concs £20 Groups 1 in 5 Free Real Women, Real Lives.

Tailor-made for women, The Naked Truth is the hit comedy play from Dave Simpson, the writer of the smash-hit comedy “Girls Night Out”. Set in a pole dancing class (the latest get-fit craze) it’s a brilliantly funny comedy about sisterhood.

It’s a women thing, as five very different women struggle hilariously to conquer pole dancing for an event to raise awareness and money for a breast cancer charity.

The Naked Truth is a poignant and uplifting comedy, a call to all women, and celebrating strength through adversity.

It’s a show for women, about women, that men absolutely must see (if they dare!).

Sisters are doing it for themselves! “laughs from pole to pole” - Jersey Evening Post.

Celebrity cast to be announced.

See our website for more info.

Now booking for the summer

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE FRI 20 MAY 7.30PM *Adults £16 / Children £11 Groups 1 in 10 Free The sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music.

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your magic moments fun packs. You’ll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive.Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.

It couldn’t be easier... or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

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*Prices inclusive of £1 per ticket booking fee (see page 31)

RUSSELL WATSON

16+

The Joy Of Mincing

Songs From The Heart

WED 25 MAY 8PM *£23

THU 26 MAY 7.30PM *Rows (A-B) £46 Sold out!

Rows (C-LL) £39.50 Tickets available

The Joy of Mincing is Julian Clary’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian. There is so much to tell you; the ups and downs of his sordid love life, the true and heart stopping account of how he saved Dame Joan Collins’ life, and don’t start him on the perils of his DIY electrical home enema kit.

On stage Julian will proudly wear his well-deserved M.B.E (Mincer of the British Empire). This is Julian at his filthy best. Live and unplugged.

Come and witness a masterclass in camp comedy.

JAMIE RAVEN LIVE

2015 was a phenomenal year for Russell, with a sell-out UK tour, special guest performances at US National Memorial Day in Washington DC, the Caracalla Unicef Concert in Rome and BBC Proms In the Park.

The UK’s best selling classical crossover artist of all time returns to the stage in 2016 with a stunning collection of our best loved songs.

Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

5+

SUN 26 JUN 7.30PM *£19.50 / Concs £17.50 Family (4) £69 Jamie Raven burst onto an unsuspecting world during the 2015 series of Britain’s Got Talent. His magic amazed audiences and even made Simon Cowell exclaim “I now finally believe in magic!”

Jamie has been perfecting his craft over the past 11 years working as a magician around the world and his ambition was always to take it to a wider audience and BGT finally gave him that chance.

So, sit back, relax and let Jamie Raven show you some of the magic that he has astounded audiences with around the world.

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NOW BOOKING

JULIAN CLARY

FEBRUARY The Guildhall: King’s Lynn Arts Centre Guildhall is now being run as a hiring venue only, supporting a year round programme of theatre, dance, music, lectures and film presented by a wide range of local groups and organisations.

The venue will continue to be maintained and staffed by the council and the bar and restaurants will continue to be open as usual.

Individuals or groups wishing to hire the venue please contact the Corn Exchange Manager on 01553 765565 for details of rates, terms and conditions.

The Arts Centre Box Office opens 30 mins before performances. At all other times tickets are available from the Corn Exchange Box Office.

If you would like to look round the Guildhall, it is open from 10am - 2pm Tuesday to Friday for visitors.

Galleries: King’s Lynn Arts Centre Trust is an independent charity running a full programme across visual arts, theatre, children’s theatre, comedy, music and developing cultural projects with partners, including Europe.

To get involved, contact Liz on 01553 779095.

Access: Auditorium accommodates one wheelchair user per performance. Access via stair climber on first come first served basis. Call 01553 764864 for info. Level access through entrance and to toilets (but neither accessible to wheelchair users). Seeing and hearing dogs welcome. Ramp to Fermoy Gallery.

King’s Lynn Arts Centre 29 King Street King’s Lynn PE30 1HA. Box Office: 01553 764864 www.kingslynnarts.co.uk

Local event West Norfolk Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society present

YEOMAN OF THE GUARD WED 3 – SAT 6 FEB 7.30PM SAT MATINEE 2.30PM £13.50 / Concs £12 / Students & Children £6 Set within the walls of the Tower of London, Yeomen is one of the best loved G&S shows containing some of Sullivan’s very finest music.

A plot is hatched to save the life of Colonel Fairfax, wrongly accused of sorcery. Jack Point a travelling Jester and his companion Elsie find themselves entangled in the plans of Sergeant Meryll, his daughter Phoebe and son Leonard to save Fairfax and to thwart Shadbolt the Jailer.

A performance full of comedy, drama and colour is guaranteed as the Yeomen Warders and full cast march onto the stage of the Arts Centre.

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MARCH

Local event King’s Lynn Players present

THE GRADUATE THU 17 – SAT 19 MAR 7.30PM SAT MATINEE 2.30PM £10 By arrangement with Samuel French.

Adapted for the stage by Terry Johnson.

Disillusioned 21-year-old Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate with no clear aim in life, is seduced by older woman, Mrs. Robinson and then proceeds to fall in love with her daughter Elaine. The Graduate, a cult novel and classic film, will be brought to life at the Guildhall of St. George, King’s Lynn Arts Centre as we journey through Benjamin’s disastrous sexual odyssey.

GORDON BUCHANAN TUE 29 MAR 7.30PM £17.50 / Concs £15.50 Join Gordon Buchanan, the highly acclaimed wildlife cameraman and presenter of ‘The Bear Family And Me’ and ‘The Polar Bear Family And Me’ as he hosts an evening of exciting personal recollections, and lets you into his world of weird, wild and wonderful wildlife.

With twenty years experience of traveling across the globe, Gordon has a reputation for relishing dangerous and tough assignments. Listen to his adventures as he leads you through his life of challenging expeditions and enthralling wildlife experiences. Marvel as he shares his tales alongside his own film footage and brilliant images of all that he has come to face.

CORN EXCHANGE

GIFT VOUCHERS Looking for the perfect present?

Why not grab some of our Corn Exchange Gift Vouchers and give someone you love the perfect night out?

Available in any denomination and redeemable against any show.

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YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMME www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk

Music Films Talks FILM: GREAT WHITE SILENCE

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St George’s Guildhall (Arts Centre) TUE 26 JAN 2.30PM £5 A captivating 1924 documentary by Herbert Ponting of footage recorded during the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910–1913 led by Captain Scott, featuring penguins, seals and the ship’s cat as well as the familiar faces of the explorers. The British Film Institute have beautifully restored this film and commissioned a haunting score from Simon Fisher Turner.

TALK: TIM JARVIS

Safe return doubtful: Endurance retraced St George’s Guildhall (Arts Centre) TUE 26 JAN 7.30PM £10 / RGS-IBG Members & Under 18s £8 In March 2013 Tim Jarvis returned from Antarctica where he led a team of six men to successfully retrace the legendary polar explorer Photo by Jo Stewart Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Shackleton Epic 1916 southern voyage of survival. This is the first time that anybody has been able to authentically recreate the Endurance expedition, regarded by many as the greatest survival journey of all time.

Shown in partnership with the King’s Lynn Community Cinema Club

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in association with King’s Lynn Festival

COFFEE CONCERT: ROBERT THOMPSON

COFFEE CONCERT: ALESSANDRO RUISI AND DINA DUISEN

King’s Lynn Town Hall FRI 12 FEB 11AM £12 / £6.50 under 18s (includes coffee/tea and cake, served from Photo by Kaupo Kikkas 10.30am) • Schumann Arabesque Op.18 • Schumann Papillons Op.2 • Schubert Sonata in B flat D.960 Pianist Robert Thompson makes a welcome return to the Festival having performed as part of the Egmont Trio in July. In 2014 he recorded music by Strauss and Beethoven for Champs Hill Records with Benjamin Baker.

King’s Lynn Town Hall FRI 18 MAR 11AM £12 / £6.50 Under 18s

(includes coffee/tea and cake, served from 10.30am) • Mozart Sonata for Violin and Piano in B flat K.454 • Schumann Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano Op.105 Royal College of Music postgraduate scholar Alessandro Ruisi is first violinist of the prize-winning Ruisi Quartet. Dina Duisen, who was born in Kazakhstan, gained her Master of Arts degree with distinction at the Royal Academy of Music and has won major prizes at many piano competitions.

For more information go to www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk

BOOKING INFORMATION

BOOKING INFORMATION

How to book IN PERSON

RESERVATIONS

Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm (Telephone bookings from 9am - 5pm) Performance days 10am - showtime (Telephone bookings from 9am - showtime) Sunday performances 1 hour prior to show The Corn Exchange is closed on Bank Holidays.

(Excluding performance days).

Reservations must be paid for within 7 days of booking or 24 hours before the performance or event begins, whichever is sooner. Uncollected reservations will be released for resale.

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES

Please call 01553 764864. Tickets can either be held at the box office for collection or posted for a charge of £1.

We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded. Any refunds in special circumstances will be issued as a cheque from Alive Leisure. Returned tickets will only be offered for resale when the venue is sold out and at a handling charge of £1 per ticket.

ONLINE

CHILDREN

Tickets for Corn Exchange and Arts Centre events are available for purchase online. An administration fee of £1 per transaction applies online (regardless of the number of tickets purchased).

Go to: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk or www.kingslynnarts.co.uk We also have a mobile site for booking tickets on smart phones and tablets.

Concessions are available online.

Children are welcome at the Corn Exchange. The Coffee House offers high chairs and baby changing facilities are available in ladies and gents toilets.

Babes in arms (under 2yrs) admitted free to shows but must sit on adult’s lap. All other children require own tickets at full price if no child concessions available at time of booking. Parents/supervisors are responsible for supervising children in their care at all times.

BY POST

CONCESSIONS

Please enclose all show details including the title of the show, date, price, your name and address.

If paying by debit or credit card please include your card number, expiry date and 3 digit security code.

Cheques can only be accepted for payment 14 days prior to an event and should be made payable to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange with your name and address on the reverse. Send postal bookings together with a SAE to: Box Office, King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1JW.

Where indicated concessions are available for children, senior citizens, registered unemployed, income support claimants, family credit claimants, housing benefit claimants, registered disabled and students in full time education. Wheelchair seats will be charged at the lowest standard seat price for that show. Please present proof of eligibility when booking.

BY TELEPHONE

WHY DO WE CHARGE A BOOKING FEE? On selected shows a £1 per ticket booking fee is charged and is included in the advertised ticket price. For many incoming productions, the majority of the ticket income is paid to the Production Company or Promoter. The booking fee is entirely retained by the venue.

FAMILY AND GROUP TICKETS Family Tickets must include at least one adult and one child. Some shows have group booking discounts; these are listed in the brochure where applicable.

GIFT VOUCHERS Gift vouchers are available in any denomination and redeemable against any show at the Corn Exchange or Arts Centre.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

BOOKING INFORMATION

Your visit

CORN EXCHANGE CLOAKROOM

CAR PARKING

Situated to the left of the foyer, next to the confectionery stand, the Corn Exchange operates a cloakroom. This is a complimentary service, why not use this facility next time you see a show?

Car Parking is plentiful directly opposite on Tuesday Market Place and behind the Corn Exchange.

Charges apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Blue Badge holders.

A £1 flat fee applies between the hours of 6pm – 8am. If parking before 6pm, please ensure you pay the correct fee due at the machine.

SUPPORT ACTS Support acts are regularly used by producers to start a show and ‘warm up’ the audience for the main act.

The Corn Exchange does not always know if a support act is being used at the time of printing this brochure. Patrons are therefore advised that support acts may be used at the discretion of the producing management.

For further information enquire at the box office on the afternoon of the performance.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS It is the individual’s responsibility to mention at the time of booking if they have any medical issues that may be affected by the show.

DISCLAIMER The management reserves the right to refuse entry and make any changes to the information contained in this brochure without prior notification in the event of illness, contractual obligations or any other unavoidable cause. Your attention is brought to the conditions displayed at the box office and on the reverse of tickets.

DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 Alive Leisure will use your information to provide you with tickets for events and information about other events that may interest you. You have the right to ask for your information to be removed from the database at any time. To ask to see a copy of the information held about you and have any inaccuracies corrected.

USEFUL CONTACTS For information on all public transport in the borough visit www.west-norfolk.gov.uk For information on accommodation and restaurants please call the Tourist Information Centre 01553 763044

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King’s Lynn Corn Exchange Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW Box Office: 01553 764864 Admin: 01553 765565 Fax: 01553 762141 Email: cornexchangeadmin@aliveleisure.co.uk www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

BOOKING INFORMATION

BOOKING INFORMATION ACCESS (CORN EXCHANGE) Access throughout the Corn Exchange has been approved by All Clear Designs and includes: • Drop curb at the front of the building • Fully automated outside door • O ne level access from front door to wheelchair seating • Backstage, a fully accessible toilet on the ground floor for disabled performers • Lower level box office and bar counters • Baby changing facilities are available • Toilet for people with disabilities e welcome both seeing and hearing Guide dogs.

• W A bowl of water can be provided • A n infra-red sound enhancement system for the hard-of hearing has been installed for use with or without a hearing aid. Please reserve sets at the time of booking (to be collected from the Box Office prior to the event) • T o enhance your safety and comfort we require patrons in wheelchairs to book a designated wheelchair space

• A dedicated row of seats, able to accommodate both wheelchair users and a companion, is integrated within the main body of the seating.

A maximum of 7 wheelchairs can be accommodated per event at the Corn Exchange • 2 wheelchairs are available for use on site provided by King’s Lynn Mobility Centre. Please inform the Box Office should you require level access or have limited mobility as seats are available for this purpose • T o help us ensure we meet your needs please be aware that the area of the wheelchair space measures 4ft x 3ft (1m 20cm x 90cm) maximum.

Should your wheelchair not fit into this space, please contact box office on 01553 764864 • Scooters not permitted in the auditorium

Large print, audio and Braille brochures are available on request

THE CORN EXCHANGE FOR YOUR EVENT TICKET AGENCY Did you know we can sell tickets for your event through our box office? Your customers will be able to pay by cash, card or cheque either over the phone, on our website or by calling in to our box office.

For more information contact the Corn Exchange Manager on 01553 765565.

ROOM HIRE The venue can offer a range of rooms to hire for meetings and special events, including wedding receptions.

Please contact the Corn Exchange Manager on 01553 765565 to discuss your requirements.

STAY IN TOUCH! Be the first to find out about the latest news by joining our mailing list via the homepage of the website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk Alive Corn Exchange @klcornexchange @klcornexchange

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