From August 2024
An Inspector Calls: JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns to Aylesbury
Welcome to AYL E SBURY WATERSI D E THEATRE
As we enjoy the lighter evenings and warmer weather, we’ve been planning a great lineup of events to see us through the rest of the year.
And as you’ve come to expect, we’re bringing more of the West End to your doorstep. We have great musical hits like Ghost the Musical and Hairspray The Musical, plus the new national tour of Calamity Jane, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher. And if you’re a fan of the ‘…Goes Wrong’ theatre series, make sure to catch Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter when it hits our stage in October. And we’re thrilled to be welcoming back the National Theatre’s sell out production of An Inspector Calls in November.
Without wishing the year away too quickly, our yuletide planning is in full swing for The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook. With crowd favourite Andy Collins back for another year, we’re also thrilled to be welcoming Bradley Riches as our Peter Pan. He might be a rising international star of stage and screen, but when it comes to the biggest pantomime water fight, there’s no chance you’ll let him off the hook… get your raincoats ready!
There’s also a stellar lineup in the Norman Bragg Studio over the autumn months, including a jam-packed Christmas season. Check out the programme on pages 30 to 37.
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The team and I look forward to welcoming you to the theatre soon.
Grant Brisland, Theatre Director
Photo by Ron Keep.
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BE LIEVE
THE MUSICAL
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 phoney 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.
The international smash hit returns to the stage, featuring The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart. Ages 12+
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David Walliams – Awful Auntie
Thu 19 – Sun 22 Sep
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 has produced a terrific production of my book – I absolutely love it. It’s brilliantly done and so funny!’ –
David Walliams
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
Tue 19 & Wed 20 Nov
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta’s brand new production Nutcracker in Havana explodes into Aylesbury, featuring new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acosta Danza
Set to an exuberant Cuban version of the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, the timeless story is brought to life with ballet at its core, enriched with Acosta Danza’s unique style and with Cuban dance traditions beautifully woven throughout the much-loved and joyful family tale.
Photo by Mark Douet .
Cluedo 2 The Next Chapter
From the Director of The Play That Goes Wrong and 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 Heartbeat and Casualty’s Jason Durr and 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+
N.B. You do not need to have seen the original Cluedo show to enjoy this one!
J B PRIESTLEY’S 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.
‘Spectacular.’ – The Mail on Sunday
‘Visually astonishing.’ – Daily Express
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook
Set sail for a swashbuckling panto full of galleons of fun!
Starring Bradley Riches (Netflix’s Heartstopper, ITV’s Celebrity Big Brother 2024) as Peter Pan, panto favourite Andy Collins as Smee and Mark Moraghan (Holby City, Coronation Street) as Captain Hook. You can expect to get hooked on this year’s must-see Christmas production.
Join Peter, Smee, Tinker Bell, Emily Darling and Ethyl the Mermaid on a brand new adventure full of audience interaction, incredible flying effects, giggles galore, and of course, crocodiles!
See you in Neverland me hearties!
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December 2024 Fri 6
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Fri 20 No performances Sat 21 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm
Sun 22 1pm 5.30pm
January 2025
Wed 1 Happy New Year! Thu 2
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UK AND IRELAND TOUR
THE WHIP CRACKIN’ MUSICAL CLASSIC
Calamity Jane
Gosh almighty! Musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains to Aylesbury, starring the multi award-winning West End actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables).
Meet the fearless, gun-slingin’ Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart’s a thumpin’... but who for?
Photo by Oliver Rosser
With the sure-fire classic songs The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away) and The Black Hills of Dakota, The Watermill Theatre’s production of Calamity Jane is directed by Nikolai Foster, co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony® Award-winner Catherine Jayes.
What are you waiting for, you wild coyotes? See it first in Aylesbury! Whip-crack-away and book now!
Blood Brothers
Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers
tells the captivating tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval.’ (Daily Mail).
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
Ages 12+
‘Exhilarating... one of the best musicals ever written.’
– The Sunday Times ‘A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatable.’
– The Spectator
Previous cast.
Photo by Jack Merriman .
Birdsong
Sebastian Faulks’s epic tale of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international bestselling novel.
Starring award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the role of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders.
This critically-acclaimed show returns in a brand new production for 2025. A mesmerising story of love and courage. Set both before and during the Great War. Once seen, never forgotten.
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff (The Girl on the Train, Flowers for Mrs Harris, The DaVinci Code, The Mirror Crack’d) and produced by the awardwinning Original Theatre, (The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie and Murder in the Dark)
Ages 14+
Hairspray The Musical
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.
Join big-hearted Tracy Turnblad, the spirited Seaweed and his sister Little Inez, heartthrob Link Larkin and the resolute Motormouth Maybelle as they strive to change the world.
This feel-good classic is back. Book now!
The BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL musical – Hairspray is back on tour!
English Youth Ballet
Cinderella in Hollywood
Award-winning English Youth Ballet’s production exudes glamour and style. International principals lead an impressive cast of 100 young dancers selected for their skill and potential.
Set in 1950’s Hollywood, this lavish production draws inspiration from film star Grace Kelly who met Prince Rainier of Monaco at a press party and later married him. Cinderella is a seamstress in the film studio and a touch of Hollywood magic is all she needs to meet her Prince.
Ellen Kent Verdi’s La Traviata
Performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv. The tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, tells of the passionate life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
Ellen Kent Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
‘English Youth Ballet is a triumph.’ –Dance Europe
Performed by the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv. Returning with exquisite sets and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles with full orchestra. Cast subject to change.
The Damned and Public Service Broadcasting
Thu 8 Aug (The Damned)
Thu 31 Oct (Public Service Broadcasting)
Friars Aylesbury presents pioneering punk legends The Damned and, in October, Friars presents the long-awaited return of Public Service Broadcasting as the final date of their UK tour.
Give Me The Night The Tribute to George Benson
Thu 29 Aug
It’s time to throw out all your blues and hit the city lights for a night of George Benson classics, as we pay tribute to the American soul superstar who helped make R’n’B soul what it is today. Starring world-renowned Nat Augustin.
Ministry of Science LIVE Science Saved the World
Sun 25 Aug
Direct from London’s West End, join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how it shapes the modern world we live in – with some loud bangs along the way! Ages 6+
The Gin to My Tonic Festival
Sat 31 Aug
Take a ‘spirited’ adventure with the UK’s Best Craft Gin & Spirit Festival – includes lemonade. We are uniting hundreds of different craft gins and spirits under one roof to create what can only be described as one epic celebration! Ages 18+
Adam Kay Undoctored
The nation’s twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand new show on tour, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell out season in the West End. Tour extended due to huge demand. Ages 16+
The Magic of Motown
Thank You For The Music
Tue 17 Sep Tue 1 Oct Mon 30 Sep Sun 29 Sep
Celebrate the sound of a generation with the classic hits of The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves and Smokey Robinson live in concert. Now in its 19th spectacular year.
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank You For The Music! This international smash hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other!
What’s Love Got To Do With It? A Tribute To Tina Turner
Expect a night of high-energy rock and soul, showcasing the music of legend Tina Turner, featuring hits including Private Dancer, Proud Mary, The Best and more, performed by an incredible cast and live band. Ages 16+
Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his new show, Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny Ages 16+
Ben Elton Authentic Stupidity
Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically-acclaimed, sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a 15-year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity. Ages 16+
Sounds Of The 60s Live
Hosted by Tony Blackburn OBE
An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony . The show features stories and songs from the most loved decade.
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone-deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.
A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
Jon Richardson and Friends
Hilarious stand-up comic and TV personality
Jon Richardson will be joined by his comedy friends for a night of stand-up comedy in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK. Ages 14+
Lord of the Dance
A Lifetime of Standing Ovations
After celebrating the 25th anniversary in 2022, Lord of the Dance is back with a dazzling revival of this iconic dance extravaganza. The 2024 tour promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again.
The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Direct from the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute show returns to the UK. Starring three winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Shawn Klush, Ben Thompson and Jay Dupuis (USA).
A Country Night in Nashville
Direct from London’s Royal Albert Hall, this show perfectly captures the energy and atmosphere of a honky-tonk in downtown Nashville. With songs from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves. Don’t miss this incredible show.
Lost In Music
One Night at the Disco
Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. Relive timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge, Chic and more. Lose yourself in the music and leave your worries behind!
Elton John by Candlelight
Featuring an incredible cast of West End singers and epic live band, experience the hits of rock legend Elton John as you have never heard them before – by candlelight!
The Drifters
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come On Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!
Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe
Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance, as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand new live show, Battleaxe Ages 16+
Fairytale of New York
From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform all your festive favourites! Imagine a St. Patrick’s Day party... on Christmas Day!
The ELO Experience
Electric Light Orchestra
The world’s foremost multi award-winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. Why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time. Ages 8+
Nish Kumar Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
Nish Kumar – star of The Mash Report, Taskmaster and Pod Save the UK, is back with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe Ages 14+ ★★★★ ‘Roaringly funny.’ – The Times
It’s a Beautiful Noise Show The Orchestral Edition
Get ready for a musical extravaganza like never before as we proudly present Fisher Stevens and his Orchestral Edition of It’s a Beautiful Noise Show, the definitive tribute to the music of Neil Diamond.
Al Murray Guv Island
Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. Photo opportunities with the Pub Landlord available to purchase separately. Ages 14+
Jive Talkin’
Renowned as the original and best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only one that has performed with the original Bee Gees! For an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits in a two-hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!
Troy Hawke The Greeters Guild
Everyone’s favourite 1930’s throwback greetings and compliments aficionado Troy Hawke returns to theatres nationwide with his brand new show. Troy examines his unlikely genesis and explores why a well-dressed man being nice to people has caused such a kerfuffle.
Chris McCausland Yonks!
You might have seen him on Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been Yonks in the making. Ages 16+
LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY.
Creative Learning provides enriching and unforgettable opportunities for everyone to engage with live entertainment.
The Aylesbury Creative Learning Programme unlocks the world of live entertainment, bringing it to the hearts of our local communities and schools.
If you would like any more information or have any access requirements, then please email: AylesburyCreativeLearning@atgentertainment.com
Work in Theatre Course
During the summer term, local young people took part in 8-weeks of careers-focused workshops; gaining an insight into the daily operations of the venue, as well as a wider industry insight and experience within different departments at the theatre.
Creative Learning Producer, Madeline Kimble said 'It’s so important to share the vast variety of career opportunities with young people, and courses like this offer the chance to gain a practical understanding and industry experience; so valuable when choosing college/ training/career options.'
Using connections with industry professionals, young people took part in over 20 workshops, talks, tours and industry Q&As, with young people saying, 'There’s such a wide range of careers off-stage that I just didn’t know about' and 'I can do an off-stage role for a theatre or theatre company, and still be in the industry that I love.'
The Work in Theatre Course was supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
If you’re interested in upcoming careersfocused activity, or would like to arrange a careers insight day for your school, please email the Creative Learning team.
Theatre Tours
Back due to popular demand, behind-thescenes 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 stage stars –these tours are not to be missed!
Sat 21 Sep 10am | Ages 8+
Thu 14 Nov 10.30am | Ages 16+
£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 partnership programme. With a range of workshops, tours, talks and careers insight events available, Creative Learning aim 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 current arts provision.
Please email AylesburyCreativeLearning@ atgentertainment.com to discuss how we can best support the arts delivery in your school, or to join the new Teachers Theatre Club!
English Youth Ballet Cinderella in
Hollywood Audition
Open Now
The award-winning English Youth Ballet is looking for keen male and female dancers (ages 8 – 18) for their cinematic production of Cinderella in Hollywood
Ballet auditions will be held at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Sun 24 Nov. The selected young dancers will perform alongside EYB’s international principal dancers in the lavish production at the Waterside Theatre on the 14 & 15 Mar.
For more information and to register for the audition please visit: englishyouthballet.co.uk or email englishyouthballet@gmail.com
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.
Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash
Following the success of their 2023 tour, which featured Wishbone Ash’s 1973 Live Dates double-live album performed in its entirety, Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages in 2024 to perform its sequel, Live Dates Volume II.
Tom Ward Choose Your Delusion
Tom Ward is here for you with his thrilling new show. His hot takes on fantasy vs reality features ALL the big topics of our times –Masculinity, 3* hotels, erectile dysfunction, reality TV, adverts, mental health and, of course, virtue signalling w**kers.
Musical Theatre Karaoke
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+
When Vincent Met John
Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened had the two greatest artists of their time met?
Bragg Studio
TICKETS £14.85
The hottest comedy club in town brings you the finest comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit!
FRI 6 SEPTEMBER 8PM
FRI 20 SEPTEMBER 8PM
FRI 4 OCTOBER 8PM
FRI 25 OCTOBER 8PM
FRI 8 NOVEMBER 8PM
FRI 15 NOVEMBER 8PM
FRI 31 JANUARY 8PM
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Sun 15 Sep 2pm The Royal Opera: The Marriage of Figaro (ENCORE SCREENING)
Thu 19 Sep 7pm National Theatre: Present Laughter (ENCORE SCREENING)
Sun 29 Sep 7pm Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic (ENCORE SCREENING)
Sat 5 Oct 7.30pm Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic (ENCORE SCREENING)
Tue 15 Oct 7.15pm The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (LIVE BROADCAST)
Thu 17 Oct 7pm National Theatre: Present Laughter (ENCORE SCREENING)
Sat 2 Nov 7pm
National Theatre: Prima Facie (ENCORE SCREENING)
Tue 5 Nov 4pm The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy (SPECIAL SCREENING)
Sat 7 Nov 7pm
Thu 19 Dec 6pm
National Theatre: Prima Facie (ENCORE SCREENING)
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (SPECIAL SCREENING)
Wed 15 Jan 6.45pm The Royal Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann (AS LIVE)
Thu 27 Feb 7.15pm The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (AS LIVE)
Thu 20 Mar 7.15pm The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (LIVE BROADCAST)
Thu 22 May 7.15pm The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway - Wheeldon Works (LIVE BROADCAST)
Photo credits (left to right): ©Production Image by Kaasam Aziz and Johan Persson; ©ROH, 2015. Photographed by Alice Pennefather;
Royal Ballet 2011, Credit: Johan Persson
Hundred Watt Club
An Evening of Bewitching Burlesque & Cabaret
Hundred Watt Club invites you to peek inside their cabinet of curiosities and celebrate Halloween with an evening of showgirls, queer cabaret and circus entertainment! Ages 18+
The Unbound Sketchbook
The Chaos Tour
The Unbound Sketchbook return with another plethora of pages from their mighty book of comedy sketches, including an introduction to Professor Chaos – an evil super-villain with a serious HR problem...
Rubbish Shakespeare Company Romeo and Juliet
Enemies. Balconies… sausage rolls!?!? Three award-winning fools tackle Shakespeare’s epic love story with a box of tatty wigs, a floral dress and a burst airbed they found by the bins. An anarchic and joyous family-friendly treat.
Wonders of Our Universe
Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration. Meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally-charged journey through the cosmos and delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, it allows imaginations to roam free and inspires young and old alike.
Photo by Corinne .
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Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
Thu 31 Oct | Norman Bragg Studio
This is science like never seen before. Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Ages 5+
WiFi Wars
Sat 9 Nov | Norman Bragg Studio
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 Ó Briain’s Go 8 Bit) Ages 6+ (Afternoon), Ages 12+ (Evening).
Jacob Hawley Space
Wed 13 Nov | Norman Bragg Studio
An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony Stockwell
New stand-up show from award-winning comedian Jacob Hawley. Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who don’t care. As seen on The Russell Howard Hour, The Stand Up Sketch Show and Secrets of the Comedy Circuit. Ages 16+
Mark Simmons
Quip Off The Mark
Wed 20 Nov | Norman Bragg Studio
As seen on Mock The Week and BT Sport, come and see the ‘Master of One-Liners’ live in action. Expect one-liners, jokes about the audience’s hobbies and much more in this critically-acclaimed show!
Thu 14 Nov | Norman Bragg Studio
The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones. We hope that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience. This show is investigational and for the purposes of entertainment.
A Christmas Carol
Thu 21 – Sat 23 Nov & Sun 15 – Wed 18 Dec
Norman Bragg Studio
With the rest of the cast stuck on a train, actress Frances Ternan and Dickens’ faithful tour manager George Dolby take on the daunting challenge of portraying over 30 characters in Dickens’ classic tale. But who will play Scrooge?
Hundred Watt Club A Burlesque Christmas Special
Thu 12 Dec | Norman Bragg Studio
Hundred Watt Club presents a hot toddy of a cabaret show! Expect festive burlesque, yuletide comedy and snow-covered showgirls, the perfect way to add a little
SKIP THE QUEUES
BEHIND YOU!
Fri 13 Dec | Norman Bragg Studio
Panto at Misery-on-Sea has not gone well and a big producer is coming in. Backstage, tensions rise and tempers fray. This unsettling play is funny and moving but do not bring the children. This show comes to Aylesbury after sell out performances at Wimbledon Theatre. Ages 16+
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That 80s Christmas Rock Show
Sat 14 Dec | Norman Bragg Studio
The ultimate tribute to the greatest decade taste forgot! Rock anthems, power ballads and your favourite Christmas hits in one fun filled two-hour show. Come and party like it’s 1985 dudes!
The Gingerbread Boy
From the producers of last year’s hit production Santa’s New Sleigh.
Ticket includes a free gift for every child.
Deep in Fairy-tale Forest lives a remarkable boy made entirely of gingerbread! His lonely world is changed forever when Blake, a young lad from a nearby village, stumbles upon his incredible cookie cottage. Together, the two boys embark on a madcap journey of discovery.
And it’s Christmas Eve too… another surprise visitor is on his way!
Full of heart, laughter and song – and a healthy helping of cake – The Gingerbread Boy is a brand new Christmas story about friendship and celebrating our differences. Ages 3+
‘A joyous production from start to finish.’ – Sophie Brodie
Norman Bragg Studio
August
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
The Damned Thu 8 Aug 7.30pm
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
Give Me The Night: The Tribute to George Benson Thu 29 Aug 7.30pm
The Gin to My Tonic Festival Sat 31 Aug 12pm & 6pm
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
An Evening of Classic Reggae Sun 15 Sep 7.30pm
Adam Kay: Undoctored Tue 17 Sep 7.30pm
David Walliams – Awful Auntie
Thu 19 – Sun 22 Sep 6.30pm (Thu – Sat), 10.30am (Fri), 11am (Sun), 1.30pm (Thu), 2.30pm (Sat)
Thank You For The Music Sun 29 Sep 7.30pm
The Magic of Motown Mon 30 Sep 7.30pm
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 (Doors 6pm)
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Fri 4 Oct 7pm & 9.30pm
45th Anniversary of Setting Sons Tour with From The Jam & London Calling
Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity
Sounds Of The 60s Live: Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE
Milton Jones: Ha!Milton
Jon Richardson and Friends
Scouting For Girls
The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations
A Country Night in Nashville
Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter
Lost In Music: One Night at the Disco
The Drifters
Elton John by Candlelight
Public Service Broadcasting
November Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe
Fairytale of New York
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
The ELO Experience: Electric Light Orchestra
Squeeze 50th Anniversary Tour
Sat 5 Oct 7pm (Doors)
Mon 7 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 8 Oct 7.30pm
Thu 10 Oct 7.30pm
Fri 11 Oct 7.30pm
Sat 12 Oct 7pm (Doors)
Sun 13 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 15 – Thu 17 Oct 7.45pm, 2.30pm (Thu)
Fri 18 Oct 7.30pm
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Oct 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Sun 27 Oct 7.30pm
Mon 28 Oct 7.30pm
Wed 30 Oct 7.30pm
Thu 31 Oct 7.40pm (Doors 7.15pm)
Fri 1 Nov 8pm
Sat 2 Nov 7.30pm
Sun 3 Nov 7.30pm
Mon 4 Nov 7.30pm (Doors 7pm)
Tue 5 Nov 7.30pm
It’s a Beautiful Noise Show: The Orchestral Edition Wed 6 Nov (Doors 7pm)
Paul Smith: Pablo Thu 7 Nov 7.30pm (Doors 6.30pm)
Al Murray: Guv Island Sat 9 Nov 7.30pm
Bellowhead Sun 10 Nov 7pm (Doors)
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
Tue 19 & Wed 20 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed)
Jive Talkin’ Thu 21 Nov 7.30pm
Troy Hawke: The Greeters Guild
An Inspector Calls
December The Further Adventures of Peter Pan:
The Return of Captain Hook
Fri 22 Nov 7.30pm
Tue 26 – Sat 30 Nov 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Thu 28 Nov 7.30pm
Fri 6 Dec – Sun 5 Jan 2025 See website for details.
Fri 13 Dec 7pm, Tue 17 Dec 10.30am, Tue 17 Dec 6pm, Thu 19 Dec 6pm
Norman Bragg Studio
September
Comedy Club
Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash
The Royal Opera: The Marriage of Figaro (Encore Screening)
Comedy Club
Musical Theatre Karaoke
Tom Ward: Choose Your Delusion
When Vincent Met John
Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic (Encore Screening)
Fri 6 Sep 8pm
Sat 7 Sep 8pm
Sun 15 Sep 2pm
Fri 20 Sep 8pm
Sat 21 Sep 7.30pm
Wed 25 Sep 7.30pm
Fri 27 Sep 7.30pm
Sun 29 Sep 7pm
October
Comedy Club
Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic (Encore Screening)
Hundred Watt Club: An Evening of Bewitching Burlesque & Cabaret
Rubbish Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Live Broadcast Screening)
The Unbound Sketchbook
Comedy Club
Wonders of Our Universe
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
November The Royal Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy (Special Screening)
Comedy Club
WiFi Wars
Jacob Hawley
An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony Stockwell
Comedy Club
Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark
A Christmas Carol
December
Hundred Watt Club: A Burlesque Christmas Special
BEHIND YOU!
A Christmas Carol
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (Special Screening)
The Gingerbread Boy
Fri 4 Oct 8pm
Sat 5 Oct 7.30pm
Fri 11 Oct 8pm
Sat 12 Oct 11.30am & 2pm
Tue 15 Oct 7.15pm
Wed 23 Oct 8pm
Fri 25 Oct 8pm
Wed 30 Oct 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thu 31 Oct 11.30am & 2.30pm
Tue 5 Nov 4pm
Fri 8 Nov 8pm
Sat 9 Nov 4pm & 7pm
Wed 13 Nov 8pm
Thu 14 Nov 7.30pm
Fri 15 Nov 8pm
Wed 20 Nov 7.30pm
Thu 21 – Sat 23 Nov 7.30pm, 1pm (Thu & Fri), 3pm (Sat)
Thu 12 Dec 8pm
Fri 13 Dec 7.30pm
Sun 15 – Wed 18 Dec 1.30pm & 7pm (Mon – Wed), 2.30pm & 5.30pm (Sun)
Thu 19 Dec 6pm
Fri 20 – Tue 24 Dec 1.30pm & 4pm (Mon, Tue, Fri & Sun), 10.30am (Sat, Sun, Mon & Tue) Sat 21 Dec 4pm
January 2025 The Royal Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann (Live Screening) Wed 15 Jan 6.45pm
Comedy Club
February Eshaan Akbar – Live
Comedy Club
Fri 31 Jan 8pm
Wed 12 Feb 7.30pm
Fri 14 Feb 8pm
The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (Live Screening) Thu 27 Feb 7.15pm
Comedy Club
Fri 28 Feb 8pm
WIN
TICKETS TO SEE BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL AND AN OVERNIGHT STAY
Enter our prize draw to be in with a chance to win a pair of tickets to Back to the Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre in London, plus a one night hotel stay at a Clermont Hotel Group venue. To enter simply sign up to hear from Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, LOVEtheatre and ATG Tickets by scanning the QR code below or visiting bit.ly/LOVEtheatreWinBTTF
Open to all UK residents (excluding Northern Ireland) aged 18 years or over. Prize draw closes on 8th September 2024. The prize is two tickets to see Back to the Future: The Musical in London, on selected dates until 14th November 2024, plus a one night stay at The Clermont London, Charing Cross The winner will be selected and notified within seven days following competition closing Tickets are valid for Monday – Thursday performances only and excludes all school holidays All tickets and hotel rooms are subject to availability. Please visit bit.ly/LOVEtheatreWinBTTF to view the full terms online
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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. 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.
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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG
Conditions of sale
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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
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