Aylesbury – What's On guide – From April 2024

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Welcome to Aylesbury Waterside

As the evenings continue getting lighter and our days warmer, we have another great season of events to keep you entertained.

John Bishop, Tom Davis, and Alfie Moore will keep your chuckle muscles well-oiled in a line-up of great comedy, Alfie Boe and The Diana Ross Story will raise the roof with their powerful vocals and the family-favourite smash hit Awful Auntie, from author David Walliams, swings by in September.

We also have a great line-up of events in the Norman Bragg Studio: from Fanny Galore’s Big Bingo Party and The Kast Off Kinks, alongside our regular Comedy Club, NT Live screenings, and Musical Theatre Karaoke There’s something for everyone.

We’re also thrilled to be launching the latest jukebox musical, NOW That’s What I Call A Musical starring 80s star Sinitta and Nina Wadia (EastEnders) on 6 & 7 September. Celebrating the soundtrack of the last 40 years, this is your chance to see it in Aylesbury before anywhere else.

And finally, we’re always working on panto… oh, yes we are! Tickets for The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook are already flying out of the door. Hook your tickets, before it’s too late!

Be first in line for all these events and more by becoming an ATG+ Member today. Plus, a whole heap of other benefits, including discounts at the bar. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Waterside Theatre soon.

Grant Brisland, Theatre Director

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To honour our Local Heroes, we are offering teachers, social care workers, prison officers, armed forces, ‘blue light’ professionals and Max Card holders 25% off the ticket price of a wide variety of shows. Visit atgtix.co/LocalHeroes for a full list of shows and offers.

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Ellen Kent: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly

Sun 28 Apr

Senbla presents Opera International’s awardwinning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv.

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly – returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Winner ‘Best Opera Award’ Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.

‘This is a butterfly to cherish.’ –Manchester Evening News

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LIVE ON STAGE

The 13-Storey Treehouse

Andy Griffith’s and Terry Denton’s hilarious, multi award-winning book The 13-Storey Treehouse comes to life on-stage!

Who wouldn’t want to live in a treehouse? Especially a 13-Storey Treehouse that has everything including a bowling alley, a secret underground laboratory, self-making beds and a marshmallow machine! Andy and Terry live there, make stories together and have a series of completely nutty adventures.

Today’s the day Andy and Terry are going to bring their stories to the stage in their first EVER play – except they forgot to write it! Where will they find flying cats, a mermaid, a sea monster, an invasion of monkeys, and a giant gorilla? Don’t miss your chance to see this fun-filled, best-seller live on-stage for children aged 6–12 and their adults!

Roast Productions present a CDP Kids Production of a play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

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Ghost The Musical

Oh my love, my darling… I’ve hungered for your touch.

Walking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger…

The movie Ghost is one of cinema’s biggest all-time hits. Starring the late Patrick Swayze, alongside Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, it was the highest grossing film of 1990 and won an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin who has adapted his screenplay for this musical. Ghost features The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart

WITH SPECIAL GUEST

PERFORMING ‘SO MACHO’

NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

GET READY TO RELIVE THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR YOUTH!

EastEnders star Nina Wadia makes her musical theatre debut, joined on-stage by 80s pop icon, Sinitta – performing her smash hit, So Macho!

Celebrating 40 years of NOW That’s What I Call Music, this fun-filled evening is bursting with 1980s hits from Whitney Houston, Wham!, Blondie and more.

Written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans, and directed and choreographed by Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood, this heartwarming and funny story takes us on an uplifting journey down memory lane.

NOW is produced by ROYO, Universal Music UK, SONY Music Entertainment and Mighty Village, and celebrates 40 years of NOW That’s What I Call Music.

Hairspray The Musical

Thu 19 – Sun 22 Sep Mon 17 – Sat 22 Feb 2025

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, she has no idea her life is in danger! When she wakes up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell her what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!

From the producers of Gangsta Granny and Demon Dentist, comes this hilarious and thrilling comedy adventure for all the family! Ages 5+

‘The Birmingham Stage Company’s adaptations of my books are always brilliant! I can’t wait for the fun to begin again!’ –

David Walliams

The BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL musical –Hairspray is back on tour!

Starring Strictly’s Joanne Clifton (Shrek The Musical, The Addams Family) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle. Making her directorial debut is Hairspray royalty Brenda Edwards (Hairspray, We Will Rock You) who will bring new energy from behind the scenes.

Hairspray took Broadway by storm, winning eight Tony® Awards. The production went on to win four Olivier Awards in the West End, and multiple awards worldwide.

This feel-good classic is back. Book now!

David Walliams – Awful Auntie

Photo of previous cast by Mark Douet .

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Cluedo 2 The Next Chapter

Following the huge success of the smash hit original play, Cluedo is back on-stage in 2024, with a brand new hilarious whodunnit – Cluedo 2.

Starring Strictly champion Ellie Leach, Cluedo 2 is set in the swinging 1960s and introduces a new house, new suspects and lots of new bodies, in this all-new tale of murder, mystery and secret passageways.

Written by BAFTA winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, and directed by Mark Bell – director of the original Cluedo and The Play That Goes Wrong, Cluedo 2 is a rollicking spoof of a comedy for all ages, that will keep you guessing right up to the final twist.

Guess along as the bodies pile up, the colourful characters dart around as they try to escape the killer, survive the night and work out whodunnit… with what… and where!

Ages 8+

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CLASSIC THRILLER

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

DIRECTED BY STEPHEN DALDRY

An Inspector Calls

Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns after a recordbreaking, sell out tour in 2022.

Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than five million theatregoers worldwide.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook

Ahoy panto lovers! The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook is setting sail for Aylesbury this December!

A spectacular pantomime is set to sail the seven seas and anchor up in Aylesbury for a swashbuckling Christmas full of galleons of fun and a story that will have you hooked!

Starring Aylesbury panto favourite, Andy Collins (BBC Three Counties Breakfast Show) as the hilarious but loveable Smee. Further star casting to be announced so look out for updates!

Join Peter, Smee, Tinker Bell, Emily and Ethyl the Mermaid on a brand new adventure full of audience interaction, incredible flying effects, giggles galore and… of course, crocodiles!

After defeating the evil Captain Hook and his pirate crew, life has been pretty uneventful for Peter Pan. But when a stranger arrives in Neverland, he is forced to question his past and face his future. Will Peter ever grow up? Are the rumours true that Hook is back?!

Tickets from £13 Schools, Groups & Families offers available

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The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook promises an action-packed adventure so snap up your tickets now.

Splash zone warning: There is a live water fight in Act 2. Please come prepared with coats and umbrellas to keep you and your family dry!

Reviews from last year’s pantomime…

‘Absolutely Brilliant! As always! So much Fun!’ –Daddy May Cooks

‘The perfect start to the festive season!’ – Hiya Bucks

Learn. Create. Perform. Enjoy.

Creative Learning provides enriching and unforgettable opportunities for young people, teachers, families and lifelong learners to engage with the theatre.

Contact us to find out how you can get involved with:

Q&As, Tours & Talks

Show-Related Engagement

Careers Insight Events

Workshops & Masterclasses

Teacher Resource Packs and CPD

Schools Activity

AylesburyCreativeLearning@ theambassadors.com

Storytime at AWT

An interactive storytelling session for under 5s and their parent/carer – a great opportunity to welcome little ones into the venue for the first time! With songs, stories, crafts and interactive games, these sessions will immerse your children in the magical world of their favourite stories.

Tue 30 Apr, Tue 28 May, Tue 25 Jun & Tue 30 Jul 10.30am | Under 5 years

£8 (Incl. 1 adult and 1 child)

Community Chorus

Learn to sing in harmony, make new friends and develop your skills and confidence with our new weekly chorus. Whether you have sung before, or would like to learn a new skill, the chorus is a wonderful way to meet like-minded people, develop skills, confidence, and have a cuppa and a natter!

Mondays | 10.30am – 12.30pm

Ages 18+ | £6 per week

Make-Up Masterclass: SFX Make-Up

Work with a professional make-up artist to learn SFX make-up techniques used for actors and dancers on-stage. Take part in a demonstration of a full make-up application, followed by the chance to practice your own looks, using a range of professional make-up products!

Sat 15 Jun 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Ages 11+ (incl. adults) | £30 per person

Musical Theatre Masterclasses

These new Masterclasses, led by the Creative Learning team, take inspiration from much-loved shows. Suitable for all abilities, these workshops will develop your acting, singing and dancing skills, in a fun, welcoming environment!

Sat 13 Apr | Ages 8 – 13 years

Sat 1 Jun | Ages 5 – 11 years 10am – 1pm | £25 per person

AWT Academy

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Academy! Providing weekly sessions in musical theatre, children and young people can develop singing, dancing and acting skills in a fun and friendly environment. Held right here in the theatre, you’ll also gain insight into the workings of a theatre, and other opportunities, projects and discounts exclusive to members of the AWT Academy.

In preparation for the official September launch, we’re holding a number of taster sessions for you to experience a glimpse of what the AWT Academy can offer.

Mon 8 Jul & Mon 15 Jul

School years 3 – 6 | 4.30pm – 6.15pm

School years 7 – 9 | 5pm – 7.15pm

School years 10 – 13 | 5.45pm – 8pm

Musical Theatre Experience Days

Take part in one of our Musical Theatre Experience Days this summer, where you will learn vocals to your favourite musical theatre songs, work on characterisation and performance skills, and get creative with movement and choreography.

Mon 5 Aug & Mon 12 Aug | Ages 5 – 11 years

Tue 6 Aug & Tue 13 Aug | Ages 8 – 14 years 10am – 4pm | £35 per person, book two days for £60 – email the CL team for more information

Technical Theatre Summer School

Join us for three days of hands-on experience within the wonderful world of technical theatre. Working alongside the technical team here at AWT, you’ll learn lighting and sound techniques, stage management insight and more! With a focus on career options and paths into the industry, what better way to spend your summer holidays!

Wed 28 – Fri 30 Aug | Ages 13 – 18 years 10am – 4pm | £150 per person

Theatre Tours

Back due to popular demand, behind-the-scenes tours return! Offering a unique insight into life at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, and the chance to explore different areas of the theatre, usually only seen by your favourite stars of the stage, these tours are not to be missed!

Sat 4 May | Ages 8+

Wed 10 Jul | Ages 16+ 10.30am | £8 per person

Schools

Our Creative Learning team offers a diverse programme of activities for schools and education settings, from individual activity to a year-long package of events. With a range of workshops, tours, talks and careers insight events available, Creative Learning aims to support the delivery of arts provision in your school, whilst promoting the next Creative Generation.

The new Schools Partnership Programme offers you the chance to build a tailored menu of activity for your school, which can be used to support cross-curricular themes, or further your arts provision.

Please email AylesburyCreativeLearning@ theambassadors.com to discuss how we can best support the arts delivery in your school, or to join the new Teachers Theatre Club!

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Barrioke

Sat 13 Apr

There are icons of the silver screen, there are Oscar-winners, BAFTA-winners and Golden Globe-winners, but are there any global stars that you would rather sing with on-stage than the coolest man of TV? Taking the music festival scene by storm, Shaun Williamson returns to Aylesbury with even more banter and even bigger energy than before!

With his usual trademark warmth and teasing banter, Shaun welcomes up participants on stage to create a riotous, joyous moment that you will never forget! This staple on the music circuit is the ultimate Insta moment that you will talk about for years to come.

Ages 18+

Motionhouse presents Nobody A Dance-Circus Adventure

Tue 30 Apr

Nobody has been wowing audiences in the UK and Europe since September 2021.

With its raw physical strength, gravity-defying choreography and daring action, Nobody sees Motionhouse’s renowned dance-circus style reach new levels to tell this ultimately uplifting story, full of twists and turns.

Packed with visual magic, the world on-stage is transformed before our eyes. Digital projections and the shape-shifting set create a constantly changing environment where nothing is quite what it seems…

Ed Gamble Hot Diggity Dog

Thu 11 Apr

Ed has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you. There’ll be ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise. Ages 14+

Luther Live

Fri 31 May

The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating in over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy Awards, including some of the greatest love songs ever written.

Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George

Thu 30 May

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation.

From Wham! through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like Careless Whisper, Faith, I’m Your Man, Club Tropicana and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

The hottest comedy club in town brings you the finest comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit!

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Tom Davis Underdog

Sat 1 Jun

Tom Davis is back with his new show, Underdog. Tom will be exploring life as the long shot: from leaving school with no qualifications and working on building sites, to the difficult road to fatherhood, acting in blockbuster films and still being told he’s ‘punching’ by a waiter. Ages 14+

Strictly Florence

Sun 2 Jun

An all-singing, all-dancing spectacular hosted by the brilliant La Voix. Expect fabulous dances from local dignitaries, celebrities, donors and their professional partners as they compete for Strictly Florence glory, raising funds for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity.

Frank Skinner 30 Years of Dirt

Thu 6 Jun

Following a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and 7-nights at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, comic legend Frank Skinner is back with his critically-acclaimed new show, 30 Years of Dirt Ages 14+

The Illegal Eagles

Thu 13 Jun

The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.

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Dreamboys Stripped Back

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Fri 14 Jun

The Diana Ross Story In the Name of Love

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Be part of our explosive, immersive and seductive dance show as the Dreamboys take to the stage. Allow yourself to be intoxicated by raw energy and magnetic charisma, as you become immersed in a journey that awakens your deepest fantasies. Ages 18+

Sat 15 Jun

The show features a chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales, fronted by two international Diana Ross performers, Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).

Fireman Sam

The Great Camping Adventure

Sun 23 Jun

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so he decides to follow two famous animal explorers into the mountains. But when he ends up stranded in a cave, it’s up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe!

That’ll Be The Day

Fri 5 Jul

That’ll Be The Day returns for a celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Uproarious comedy sketches combine with breathtaking vocals and dazzling musicianship to bring you the ultimate feel-good experience. Ages 12+

10 % OFF SCREENINGS FOR MEMBERS*

*10% ATG+ Members discount only applies to the screenings listed on this page at the Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre and excludes all Dementia Friendly Screenings

SCREENINGS

TICKETS £14.85

Join us as the Norman Bragg Studio becomes a cinematic showground for theatrical productions from some of the world’s most reputable companies and producers.

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Tue 9 Apr 7.15pm ROH: MacMillan Triple (LIVE SCREENING)

Thu 11 Apr 7pm National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue

Thu 18 Apr 7pm An American in Paris - The Musical

Wed 24 Apr 7.15pm ROH: Swan Lake (LIVE SCREENING)

Wed 1 May 6.45pm ROH: Carmen (LIVE SCREENING)

Thu 16 May 7pm 42nd Street - The Musical

Wed 22 May 7.15pm ROH: The Winter’s Tale (LIVE SCREENING)

Thu 23 May 7pm Titanic - The Musical

Thu 30 May 7.20pm ROH: Message in a Bottle (LIVE SCREENING)

Thu 6 Jun 7pm National Theatre Live: Nye

Wed 12 Jun 7pm Kinky Boots - The Musical

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENINGS

TICKETS £7 (INCLUDES 1 FREE CARER, PLUS COMPLIMENTARY TEA & COFFEE)

Enabling people living with dementia, their families and carers to attend a screening in a safe and welcoming environment. Lights are left on low, there are no adverts, and the audience are able to move around and sing along to musical numbers as they wish to.

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Thu 30 May 10am Mamma Mia

A flexible space hosts a programme of intimate productions and events throughout the year including a monthly Comedy Club, regular screenings, theatre shows and live music gigs.

Musical Theatre Karaoke

Sat 6 Apr, Sat 22 Jun & Sat 21 Sep

Step into the spotlight and warm up those vocal cords, this is your chance to star in your own musical number and sing along to your favourite musical theatre and Disney hits with our incredible pianist! Ages 16+

A Year and a Day

Fri 19 Apr

A curse causes Nathan to skip a year and a day into the future, every time he falls asleep. Leaving behind a botched heist, the love of his life and an upset criminal gang, Nathan’s absence causes all sorts of trouble for the ones he cares about.

Teach Rex LIVE – Velociraptors

Fri 12 Apr

Teach Rex returns to Aylesbury with their groundbreaking Velociraptors show! Encounter the world’s only fully-feathered velociraptor, ensuring children depart with a vivid understanding of this prehistoric beast!

WiFi Wars

Sat 27 Apr & Sat 9 Nov

Log in with your smartphone and compete in a range of games and quizzes to win the show and prizes! Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (captain on Dave’s hit show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit).

Talon – The Acoustic Collection: In the Raw 2024

Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter, Talon will leave you simply spellbound.

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio

Emmanuel Sonubi Curriculum Vitae

Tue 30 Apr Tue 21 May & Wed 30 Oct

15 May Fri 10 May

Thirty years of shift-work, and being punched in the face, has left Fair Cop Alfie Moore with A Face for Radio. A surprising middle-aged career shift turned battle-scarred Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned could he grasp it or was he past it?

Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle-stop tour through all of his jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-up comics on the circuit.

Wonders of Our Universe

Immerse yourself in an evening of cosmic exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the universe, presented by Astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS.

PLATFORM: Youth Band Night

Fri 17 May

Join us for our Youth Band Night in partnership with XYZ Music Academy – Winners of Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards. Focusing on nurturing emerging talent, this event gives young local performers a platform to showcase their music live on-stage!

Featuring a line-up of live music from musicians and bands ages 11–18, you can enjoy a fantastic mix of genres from rock to pop, metal to folk, and everything in between! Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

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Sat 18 May

Bringing together a mix of local bands and genres, join us for our regular Band Night and enjoy the very best of Bucks’ live music scene! If you are interested in taking part in one of the forthcoming dates, please email aylesburyevents@theambassadors.com

‘If you’re a band creating your own original music and are looking for a place to perform, there’s no better place than the Norman Bragg Studio.’ – UK Theatre Net

The Olive Boy

Tue 28 May

A show full of grief, hope and a great deal of olives. Based on Ollie Maddigan’s real life story, The Olive Boy is a crude, compelling comedy that will leave audiences deciding whether to laugh or cry. ‘A tour de force of ecstasy, emotion and grief.’ – Broadway Baby

Comedy Legends

Sat 8 Jun

Britain’s Comedy Historian Robert Ross is proud to present a celebration of our best-loved stage and screen comedy. He’ll be joined by cast members in conversation from Dad’s Army, Carry On, Hi-De-Hi! and more.

Fanny Galore’s Big Bingo Party

Sat 1 Jun

If you love a game of bingo with a difference, all hosted by Fanny Galore, then this is the event for you! Get those dabbers ready as it could be lucky for some! Eyes down for a full house with Fanny Galore’s Big Bingo Party!

Hundred Watt Club A Burlesque Summer Soirée

Fri 14 Jun

Let those temperatures soar to a whole new level as burlesque aficionados Hundred Watt Club return to Aylesbury with their very slinky, slightly silly and ever so saucy Summer Soirée!

The George Harrison Project

Fri 21 Jun

The George Harrison Project is a live music celebration of George Harrison’s best-loved hits from his early Beatles songs, his solo career and, of course, The Traveling Wilburys Talented musicians that earn rave reviews wherever they go!

Ria Lina: Riawakening

Fri 5 Jul

Live At The Apollo’s Ria Lina tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood and what it really means to be a woman today.

The Kast Off Kinks

Sat 29 Jun

The Kast off Kinks include former members of the legendary band The Kinks. Expect all the hits, including You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing and many more, for a great night out!

Crazy Diamond – A Tribute to the Music of Pink Floyd

Sat 27 Jul

Crazy Diamond pays tribute to the music of Pink Floyd. In this show, the band showcases Floyd’s seminal album Wish You Were Here and classics such as The Great Gig in the Sky and Echoes

April

Honeycomb Festival

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Tue 2 – Fri 5 Apr 7.15pm

Sing-a-Long-a Matilda Sat 6 Apr 2pm

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog Thu 11 Apr 7.30pm

Alina Orchestra: Beethoven’s Fifth Fri 12 Apr 7.30pm

Barrioke Sat 13 Apr 8.30pm

Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners Wed 17 Apr 7.30pm

Johannes Redebe: House of JoJo

Thu 18 Apr 7.30pm

Paul Weller Sat 20 Apr 7pm (Doors)

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly Sun 28 Apr 7.30pm

Motionhouse presents Nobody Tue 30 Apr 7.30pm

May Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Fri 3 May 7pm (Doors)

John Bishop: Back At It Sat 4 May 4pm & 8pm, Sat 4 May 8pm

Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George Thu 30 May 7.30pm

Luther Live Fri 31 May 7.30pm

June Tom Davis: Underdog Sat 1 Jun 8pm

Strictly Florence Sun 2 Jun 7pm

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt Thu 6 Jun 7.30pm

An Evening With Alfie Boe Fri 7 Jun 7pm (Doors)

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit Wed 12 Jun 8pm

The Illegal Eagles Thu 13 Jun 7.30pm

Dreamboys – Stripped Back Fri 14 Jun 8pm

The Diana Ross Story Sat 15 Jun 7.30pm

Wannabe – The Spice Girls Show Sat 22 Jun 7.30pm

Fireman Sam – The Great Camping Adventure Sun 23 Jun 12pm & 3.30pm

July That’ll Be The Day Fri 5 Jul 7.30pm

The 13-Storey Treehouse

Thu 25 – Sun 28 Jul 1pm & 5pm

August Ghost The Musical Thu 22 – Sat 24 Aug 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Sat)

Ministry of Science LIVE – Science Saved The World Sun 25 Aug 1.30pm

September NOW That’s What I Call A Musical Fri 6 & Sat 7 Sep 7.30pm

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby Fri 13 Sep 7.30pm

Adam Kay – Undoctored Tue 17 Sep 7.30pm

David Walliams – Awful Auntie

Thu 19 – Sun 22 Sep 1.30pm & 6.30pm (Thu), 10.30am (Fri), 2.30pm (Sat), 11am (Sun)

October What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute To Tina Turner Tue 1 Oct 7.30pm

Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo Wed 2 Oct 7.45pm

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Fri 4 Oct 7pm & 9.30pm

45th Anniversary of Setting Sons Tour with From The Jam & Ruts DC Sat 5 Oct 7pm (Doors)

Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity Mon 7 Oct 7.30pm

Sounds Of The 60s Live – Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE Tue 8 Oct 7.30pm

Milton Jones Thu 10 Oct 7.30pm

Scouting For Girls Sat 12 Oct 7pm (Doors)

Lord of the Dance – A Lifetime of Standing Ovations Tue 15 – Thu 17 Oct 7.45pm, 2.30pm (Thu)

Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter Tue 22 – Sat 26 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

The Drifters

November Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

Fairytale of New York

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe

Squeeze 50th Anniversary Tour

It’s a Beautiful Noise Show – The Orchestral Edition

Paul Smith: Pablo

Al Murray: Guv Island

Bellowhead

An Inspector Calls

December The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook

BSL Interpreted

28 Oct 7.30pm

1 Nov 8pm

2 Nov 7.30pm

3 Nov 7.30pm

5 Nov 7pm (Doors)

6 Nov 7.30pm

7 Nov 7.30pm

9 Nov 7.30pm

10 Nov 7pm (Doors)

26 – Sat 30 Nov 7.30pm (7pm doors), 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)

28 Nov 7.30pm

6 Dec – Sun 5 Jan 2025 See website for details.

Norman Bragg Studio

April

Musical Theatre Karaoke

ROH – The MacMillan Triple Live Screening

National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue Screening

Skamungas celebrate seven decades of Ska, Reggae and Two-tone

An American in Paris – The Musical – Screening

A Year and a Day

ROH

WiFi

Teach Rex LIVE – Velociraptors 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm

Buy your tickets

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Groups & Schools 0207 206 1174†

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Find out more

For further information about the shows including running and performance times, please visit atgtickets.com/aylesbury

/aylesburywatersidetheatre

@thewaterside1

@aylesburywaterside.theatre

@aylesburywaterside

For our D/deaf and hard of hearing customers our Type Talk number is 18001 0333 009 5399, or contact us online atgtickets.com/access/contact-us

This brochure is available as an accessible download from the Accessibility page on our website, or contact us to request an alternative format.

Ticket prices

Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online. ATG+ Membership, group ticket prices and any special offers are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time. Family tickets are for 4 people with a maximum of 2 adults. ATG+ Membership offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per card on selected seats, prices and performances. www.atgtickets.com/membership

Children

No Children under 3 will be admitted to the Venue except where it is specifically stated at the time of booking that the event is suitable for under 3s. Babes in arms (children under 18 months unless otherwise stated at the time of booking and on the ticket) will only be admitted to performances that are specifically aimed for them (pantomimes and shows permitting under 3s only). Where babes in arms are permitted they shall be admitted free of charge. If any other age restrictions apply for a particular performance this will be stated on the relevant production page of our website. Children (ages 18 months to 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Children (ages 15 years and under) must be supervised at all times. Supervision of children shall be by not less than 1 adult (aged 18 years or over) per 10 children and the supervising adult must sit next to the child/ren. The Management reserves the right to ask parents / supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance. Please note that some productions can be loud, if a member of your party is sensitive to this, we would recommend bringing their preferred noise protection.

Plan your visit

We are easy to find and for information on parking, pre-theatre drinks and hospitality, please visit atgtickets.com/aylesbury

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG

Conditions of sale

Our full terms and conditions are available online atgtickets.com/terms-and-conditions

Information about fees

Up to £1.75 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your venue. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK. Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG venues, or for selected big name shows and performances. These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket booking fee and/or a one-off transaction fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees.

Sustainability

We work to continuously improve our environmental performance and find solutions that reduce environmental impact, therefore this brochure is printed on responsibly sourced paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling or passing on to a friend.

ATGTICKETS.COM/aylesbury*

AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG

/aylesburywatersidetheatre @thewaterside1

@aylesburywaterside.theatre @aylesburywaterside

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