What’s On | From April 2022
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Welcome to Theatre Royal Brighton’s What’s On guide! We are delighted to share our new season, which is packed with top quality entertainment and a fabulous choice of shows, including dramas and musicals, dance and one-night events. Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers will open our season treading the boards in Private Lives, followed by a sharp-witted new comedy by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls), Sheila’s Island. The Rise and Fall of Little Voice returns at the end of April, before Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming arrives in Brighton in May, starring Mathew Horne and Keith Allen. We are also pleased to welcome the return of Rambert and a brand new production of CLUEDO, from the director of The Play That Goes Wrong. Musical theatre fans will delight in the return of SIX, which wowed our audiences last summer and first visits from London’s smash hit musical comedy Waitress, The Osmonds: A New Musical and The Cher Show, which promises to be a dazzling glitter-fest of flamboyant glory. Thank you for your support – we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Photography by Rosie Powell.
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Noël Coward’s gloriously entertaining Private Lives is the inaugural show from The Nigel Havers Theatre Company, which will be touring the country with a wonderful line-up of theatrical gems.
Elyot and Amanda, who were once married to each other, find themselves on honeymoon with their new partners in the same hotel on the French Riviera, admiring the view from adjoining balconies. Their initial horror quickly evaporates and they are soon sharing cocktails. Who knows what the future holds for them now? The Olivier Award-winning Patricia Hodge, one of the country’s most loved actresses, plays Amanda. Nigel Havers, ever-suave and thoroughly charming, plays Elyot, the role taken by Noël Coward himself in the original 1930 production. ‘BEGUILINGLY SILLY, SLYLY PROFOUND. HAVERS AND HODGE ARE PERFECT.’ – The Daily Telegraph
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17/02/2022 15:17:32 The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre presents Sheila’s Island, a sharp-witted new comedy from writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls), starring Sara Crowe (Private Lives), Rina Fatania (The Empress), Judy Flynn (Dinnerladies) and Abigail Thaw (Endeavour).
Bonfire night, 2019. Sheila, Denise, Julie and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual team-building weekend. Somehow, Sheila has been nominated team leader and has unwittingly stranded them on an island in the Lake District. Can Sheila keep tempers from fraying and get her band of top-level executives safely back to shore? Ages 13+
Photography by Craig Fuller.
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MONDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 30TH APRIL
One of Britain’s greatest modern plays, The Rise LVOICE brochure SP 122x130.indd and211019 Fall of LittleATG Voice, comes to Brighton1 this year. The Olivier Award-winning comedydrama from Jim Cartwright has earned international acclaim. Starring TV favourite Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies), British soap royalty Ian Kelsey (Emmerdale, Casualty) and ‘the girl of a thousand voices’, Christina Bianco, as Little Voice. Cartwright’s timeless and iconic tale explores the highs and the lows of small-town dreams, family rivalry and finding your voice in a noisy world.
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With humour and heart – and featuring music from 14:14:16 Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey, Billie19/10/2021 Holliday and many more, this life-affirming production will rouse even the weariest of souls.
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‘AN EXCELLENT NIGHT – A MAN IN TOTAL COMMAND OF HIS TALENT.’ T H E O B S E RV E R
Harold Pinter’s 1960s masterpiece is widely regarded as his finest play. This bleakly funny exploration of family and relationships has become a modern classic and winner of the Tony® Award for Best New Play.
Teddy, a university professor, returns to his childhood home with his wife, Ruth, to find his father, uncle and brothers still living there. In the encounters that follow, life becomes a barely camouflaged battle for power and sexual supremacy. Who will emerge victorious – the poised, elegant Ruth or her husband’s dysfunctional family? With Mathew Horne (Gavin and Stacey), Keith Allen (The Young Ones), Ian Bartholomew (Coronation Street), Sam Alexander (Emmerdale), Geoffrey Lumb (The Mirror and The Light) and Shanaya Rafaat (Doctor Who).
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MONDAY 2ND – SATURDAY 7TH MAY
MATHEW HORNE KEITH ALLEN IAN BARTHOLOMEW SAM ALEXANDER GEOFFREY LUMB SHANAYA RAFAAT
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HAROLD PINTER
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WEDNESDAY 11TH – SATURDAY 14TH MAY
PAN PAN AND GINA MOXLEY THE PATIENT GLORIA
California 1964. A nine-year-old girl, Pammy, asks, ‘Mommy, did you ever go to bed with anyone besides Daddy?’ The child’s mother, Gloria, recently divorced and uncomfortable with her sexual desire, lies, ‘No honey.’ Gloria later wrote in her diary ‘What was I supposed to say? Of course, dear, everyone does? Oh s**t.’ This exchange became central to the 1965 films Three Approaches to Psychotherapy or The Gloria Films, a project by psychotherapist Dr Everett
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Shostrum who enlisted three psychotherapists to work with a 30-year-old, chain smoking, loquacious divorcee named Gloria. The intention was to show the films to college psychology students, but he subsequently released the films in cinemas and on TV, betraying the privacy of the patient, Gloria. A punky mash-up of re-enactment, actual footage and lived experience, The Patient Gloria is a gloriously ballsy meditation on therapy, misogyny and female desire. WED 11 – SAT 14 MAY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £13.65
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TUESDAY 17TH – SATURDAY 21ST MAY
WISE CHILDREN WUTHERING HEIGHTS Direct from the National Theatre. Emma Rice returns to Brighton Festival with her new company Wise Children following her previous sell out productions of Tristan & Yseult (2017) and The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (2018). The Yorkshire Moors tell an epic story of love, revenge and redemption. Rescued from the Liverpool docks as a child, Heathcliff is adopted by the Earnshaws and taken to live at Wuthering Heights. He finds a kindred spirit in Catherine and
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a fierce love ignites. When forced apart, a brutal chain of events is unleashed. Emily Brontë’s masterpiece is transformed into a powerful, uniquely theatrical and musical experience, with Rice’s trademark playfulness. Lucy McCormick (Post Popular) and Liam Tamne (The Prince of Egypt and Doctors) lead the company. TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATS 2PM TOUCH TOUR Wed 18 May 6pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 18 May 7.30pm SIGNED Wed 18 May 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £13.65
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MONDAY 23RD – SATURDAY 28TH MAY
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CIRCA SACRE Ten acrobats from the exhilarating Circa ensemble bring Stravinsky’s seminal The Rite of Spring to the circus stage. Pulsating with tension and infused with dark humour, this dramatic production from Artistic Director Yaron Lifschitz confronts humanity’s inter-connectivity, our inherent sexual desire and relationship with divinity. Featuring a piercing lighting design by Veronique Bennett and a stirring composition by Phillipe Bachman for the first half, Sacre penetrates the senses and
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stirs the soul. Poetic tenderness. Raw emotion. Physical strength. Circa Contemporary Circus is one of the world’s leading performance companies, touring the world from its base in Brisbane, Australia, since 2004. This ensemble of exceptional, multi-skilled circus artists returns to Brighton Festival following hugely successful previous visits. MON, TUE, THU & FRI 8PM, WED 8.30PM SAT MAT 3PM TICKETS FROM £19.65
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TUE 31 MAY & WED 1 JUN
WED 22 – SAT 25 JUN
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GARY BARLOW & TIM FIRTH'S
RAMBERT
CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL
Originally Produced by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and The Shubert Organisation Based on the play CALENDAR GIRLS written by Tim Firth and on the motion picture CALENDAR GIRLS Written by Tim Firth and Juliette Towhidi
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An evening with Rambert is always exhilarating, entertaining and thought-provoking. This brilliant, diverse company of dancers wants to invite you to change how you see the world through three very different short pieces that connect directly with the audience. Eye Candy – Imre van Opstal and Marne van Opstal New commission – Ben Duke Following the Subtle Current Upstream – Alonzo King Eye Candy is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Rambert Commissioning Council.
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This award-winning musical, written by Tim Firth with Gary Barlow’s unforgettable music and lyrics, is based on the worldwide phenomenon Calendar Girls. The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute to do something extraordinary: produce a nude calendar to raise funds for the local hospital. BHOS are proud to support The Martlets Hospice with 50% of show profits being donated to this life-changing local charity. This amateur production of Calendar Girls: The Musical is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals LTD. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
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Based on the hit film CLUE and classic board game, CLUEDO is a brand new comedy directed by award-winning Mark Bell. Chaos ensues when Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs Peacock, Reverend Green, Mrs. White and Colonel Mustard arrive for a party at a remote country house. As the bodies start to pile up, guests begin to wonder who will be next! This hilarious spoof of a thriller will keep you guessing as you try to work out whodunnit... with what... and where!
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MONDAY 11TH – SATURDAY 16TH JULY
‘A SLICE OF FIVE-STAR MUSICAL PIE.’ THE TIMES
Chelsea Halfpenny (9 to 5, BBC’s Casualty, ITV’s Emmerdale) stars in the hit musical comedy Waitress! Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.
Photography by Johan Persson.
Please note: Waitress deals with some adult content and themes, so discretion is advised for parents bringing children under the age of 13. The producers may make alterations to the published cast for any reason, at any time, and therefore cannot guarantee the appearance of any artist.
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TUESDAY 19TH – SATURDAY 23RD JULY
DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! The international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Brighton! Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful soundtrack storming charts across the globe, this sell out Tudor take-off is ‘PURE ENTERTAINMENT’ (The New York Times). From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
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★★★★★ ‘EXHILARATING ENTERTAINMENT FROM SIX KILLER QUEENS. THEY WILL, THEY WILL ROCK YOU!’ – Daily Express TUE, THU & SAT 8PM, WED & FRI 6PM & 8.30PM, SAT 5PM TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD Best offer – £10 off Tue GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Tue – Thu SIGNED Fri 22 Jul 6pm BE TREATED LIKE ROYALTY IN OUR AMBASSADOR LOUNGE
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BASED ON THE NOVEL THAT INSPIRED THE HIT FILM
Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Packed full of songs, games and laughter – it’s going to be her Best Day Ever! Get ready for a road trip full of adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Gerald Giraffe and more! It really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!
Based on The Sunday Times bestseller that inspired one of this century’s most treasured films, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel takes us on a journey to India with an eclectic group of British retirees as they embark on a new life. The luxury residence is far from the opulence they were promised, but as their lives begin to intertwine, they are charmed in unexpected and life-changing ways. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous comedy about taking risks, finding love and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places. Star cast to be announced. Prior to West End.
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You loved them for a reason. Now, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest-ever boybands. The Osmonds: A New Musical. Directed by Shaun Kerrison and choreographed by Olivier Award-winning Bill Deamer, it tells the official story from Jay Osmond about the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits, decade after decade.
We’re Having a Party and you’re invited to join us for this night of drama, nostalgia and dancing in the aisles!
Music icon turned Hollywood royalty, Cher has conquered it all. From a young kid with big dreams, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn. You’ll be spinning in the aisles to the sounds of her biggest hits, including If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough, The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe and Believe. Book now for a joyous party musical fit for the Queen of pop. Don’t miss this dazzling glitter-fest sparkling with Cher’s signature wit and style!
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Time to Cher! The Strictly favourite spills the beans about her incredible backstage role on The Cher Show.
Telling the story of the Armenian-American truck driver’s shy daughter, The Cher Show charts the superstar singer’s meteoric rise to fame. Packed with 35 of her biggest hits, it’s part show and part party. ‘It’s the story that so many women connect with, but it’s also the songs and the clothes. It will be epic!’ beams Oti, adding: ‘It must live up to Cher’s iconic status. She has been such an inspiration to so many people and this musical will be a celebration of everything people love about her.’ It’s down to Oti to weave that star quality into the choreography – a challenge she is absolutely thrilled about. ‘There are so many elements in choreography that are so exciting. Creating a storyline through dance means you go through the smallest details – is there a connection or a secret between
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the dancers that we need the audience to share? What props are there? What is the dancer at the back of the stage doing?’ Oti’s exuberance ratchets up a notch when we talk about Cher’s hits. ‘I grew up listening to Cher’s music. Her songs have stories behind them and I LOVE choreography that has a story behind it! It gives intention to the movement. It makes everyone in the theatre part of the story. And everyone connects to Cher’s music because it is timeless. SHE is timeless! The show starts from the beginning of her life to the present day, so if you don’t know Cher’s story, you will learn it. The show is going to almost every theatre in the country because Cher is an international phenomenon!’ Born in South Africa in 1990, Oti has been dancing since childhood. From making a name for herself as the undefeated eight-time South African Latin American champion, she also managed to train as a Civil Engineer while competing. Reflectively, she adds: `Engineering and dance are both about problem-solving and precision and I love them both equally. I’d love to do a TV show about it.’ A TV show about engineering told through the medium of dance? Stand by for the Reinforced Concrete Rumba…
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A bundle of energy, Oti Mabuse operates at warp speed. But then the double Strictly Glitterball champion has good reason to be happy. Currently revving up for the hotly anticipated production of The Cher Show, directed by Arlene Phillips and with a book by Tony® and Olivier Award-winning Rick Elice (of Jersey Boys fame), Oti will be choreographing the show, which will tour until April 2023.
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One of the greatest comedies ever written, Noises Off is a hilarious double-bill play within a play, following the on-and-offstage antics of a theatre company as they stumble their way through the fictional farce, Nothing On. Felicity Kendal (Relatively Speaking, Hay Fever), one of our best loved stage and screen stars, plays the role of Dotty Otley. Lindsay Posner is one of the UK’s most accomplished comedy directors, whose previous production of Noises Off sold out at London’s Old Vic.
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MONDAY 24TH – SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER
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Agatha Christie’s The1Mousetrap is the MT ATG 122x130.indd world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time... case closed!
For almost 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The 10/02/2022 15:21 Mousetrap has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. Could you be next?
As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?
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TV sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is known for making a splash with his explosive routines on Strictly Come Dancing – his debut tour, Freedom, will be no exception!
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Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns. Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, winning more awards than any other production in history, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than five million people 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.
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SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS
The ultimate feel-good Irish show returns in 2022 for its incredible 5th anniversary tour. This hugely talented cast will have you singing and dancing in the aisles with the music of this iconic group.
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BOOK NOW CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN BEHIND THE FRINGE
The presenter, writer and radio host hits the road for her first-ever tour. Chewing the fat on everything from eye-liner to the importance of men who don’t believe in star signs, Claudia will invite questions from the audience, so be prepared! SUN 1 MAY 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £34.15 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
AN AUDIENCE WITH ANTON DU BEKE
Join the King of Ballroom and Strictly legend, Anton Du Beke, for an intimate show of conversation, laughter, song and dance. Anton talks about his career as a dancer, judge, author and TV star, and is joined by guest star vocalist Lance Ellington. SUN 8 MAY 3PM | TICKETS FROM £29.50 ENJOY A VIP EXPERIENCE IN OUR AMBASSADOR LOUNGE
CALLING PLANET EARTH
A New Romantic symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – the electrifying 80s! Featuring songs from now-legendary artists, as well as stunning vocals and cast, this is the must-see show that defines a decade. THU 2 JUN 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £24.50 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
DAME SHEILA HANCOCK OLD RAGE
Spend an evening with one of Britain’s best-loved actors as she opens up about her ninth decade. Celebrating her latest book, Old Rage, Dame Sheila Hancock will explore devastating diagnoses, adjustments, Brexit and bereavement. FRI 3 JUN 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £30.40 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @THEATREROYALBTN
THAT’LL BE THE DAY 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
That’ll Be The Day reaches another milestone this year, celebrating its 35th anniversary! Unashamedly nostalgic and ‘relentlessly entertaining’, the show mixes brilliant vocals and superb musicianship with impersonations and hilarious comedy routines. SAT 4 JUN 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD OFFER – £3 OFF
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BOOK NOW JEFF GARLIN NO DEVICE CONNECTED
Star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Goldbergs, Jeff Garlin has announced his first UK stand-up tour since 2017. Don’t miss his No Device Connected tour.
MON 6 JUN 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £23.90 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES TOGETHER AGAIN, AGAIN!
It’s been 45 years since Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales have set foot on stage together. After decades of anticipation, the long-endured cabaret duo are back for one final reunion. They’re together again, again! TUE 7 JUN 8PM | TICKETS FROM £24.65 ENJOY A VIP EXPERIENCE IN OUR AMBASSADOR LOUNGE
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE ROD STEWART STORY
Direct from the West End. Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod a true rock icon, including those infamous moves and all the hits like Handbags & Gladrags and The First Cut Is The Deepest. WED 8 JUN 7.45PM | TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD OFFER – £3 OFF
MANIA THE ABBA TRIBUTE FROM LONDON’S WEST END
Direct from London’s West End, MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one ABBA tribute production. Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and party to all your favourite hits, including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen and Super Trouper. THU 9 JUN 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £24 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG AND THIS IS ME!
Count Arthur Strong has at last bowed to substantial public demand and is making a show about himself for once. This had never occurred to him before, as he is highly magnanimous, of course. A 20th anniversary tour!
FRI 10 JUN 8PM | TICKETS FROM £26.90 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @THEATREROYALBTN
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Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton and Giovanni star in Him & Me! The Strictly Champion and the Ballroom King are joined by a worldclass cast of dancers and singers. The best night out for all ages... A true dance extravaganza! Ages 8+ SAT 11 JUN 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £27.90 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? A TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER
Expect a night of high energy rock & soul, showcasing the music of legend Tina Turner, featuring hits including Private Dancer, Proud Mary, Simply The Best and more performed by an incredible cast and live band. SUN 19 JUN 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £25 ENJOY A VIP EXPERIENCE IN OUR AMBASSADOR LOUNGE
RACE CHASER LIVE RACE CHASER
Race Chaser Live with Alaska and Willam brings the hit drag podcast to the stage, live and in person! It’s way more than just a podcast recording, there are drag queens involved, so you know it’s going to be extra! Ages 14+
SUN 3 JUL 8PM | TICKETS FROM £23.90 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
HELLO AGAIN A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND
The world’s greatest celebration of Neil Diamond. This show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering career, from The Bang Years to today. You’ll soon be singing along to all the hits, including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans and many more. WED 6 JUL 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £16.50 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @THEATREROYALBTN
80s LIVE!
It’s heading down the Atlanta highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to jitterbug. Dress to impress as we spin you around and round to the hits of Wham!, Culture Club, Madonna, Duran Duran in a night to remember. THU 7 JUL 7.45PM | TICKETS FROM £27 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
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BOOK NOW OTI MABUSE I AM HERE
Two-time Strictly Come Dancing and The Greatest Dancer reigning champion is creating a show like no other in 2022. Prepare for an explosive night of dance and music that will set your heart racing.
FRI 8 & SAT 9 JUL 7.45PM | TICKETS FROM £27.50 ENJOY A VIP EXPERIENCE IN OUR AMBASSADOR LOUNGE
LUTHER – LUTHER VANDROSS CELEBRATION
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. SUN 24 JUL 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £25 ATG THEATRECARD OFFER – £3 OFF
BOWIE EXPERIENCE
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to the stage. THU 28 JUL 7.45PM | TICKETS FROM £13 ATG THEATRECARD OFFER – £3 OFF
BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS THE ROY ORBISON STORY
Barry Steele celebrates the music of The Big O and his friends in a spectacular new show, including a sensational accolade to The Traveling Wilburys. With big-screen projection, this has something for everyone! FRI 29 JUL 7.45PM | TICKETS FROM £25.50 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @THEATREROYALBTN
WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
Direct from the West End, celebrate the music of one of the greatest singers of our time. Experience a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades, featuring nostalgic hits including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You and more. SUN 31 JUL 7.30PM | TICKETS FROM £13 ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
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DIARY April
Tue 12 – Sat 16
Private Lives
May Sun 1
Mon 2 – Sat 7 Sun 8 Wed 11 – Sat 14 Tue 17 – Sat 21
Claudia Winkleman – Behind the Fringe The Homecoming An Audience with Anton Du Beke Brighton Festival – The Patient Gloria Brighton Festival – Wuthering Heights
Mon 23 – Sat 28 Brighton Festival – Circa Sacre
Tue 31 – Wed 1 Jun
June
Thu 2 Fri 3
Sat 4 Mon 6 Tue 7
Wed 8
Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Mon 13 – Sat 18
Rambert
July
Thu 7 Fri 8 & Sat 9 Mon 11 – Sat 16
Race Chaser Live Hello Again... A Tribute to Neil Diamond 80s Live Oti Mabuse – I Am Here Waitress
Tue 19 – Sat 23
SIX
7.30pm
Sun 24
7.45pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) 3pm
Tue 26 & Wed 27
Luther – Luther Vandross Celebration Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever
7.45pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) Mon 18 Johannes Radebe – Freedom 7.45pm Tue 19 – Sat 23 Sheila's Island 7.45pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Wed 20 Apr 7.45pm Sun 24 Seven Drunken Nights – 7.30pm The Story of The Dubliners Mon 25 – Sat 30 The Rise and Fall of 7.45pm Little Voice 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm (Wed & Sat) Wed 18 May 6pm Wed 18 May 7.30pm Wed 18 May 7.30pm 8pm (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri) 8.30pm (Wed) 3pm (Sat) 7.45pm
Sun 3 Wed 6
Bowie Experience Barry Steele & Friends – The Roy Orbison Story Whitney – Queen of the Night
Thu 28 Fri 29 Sun 31
September
Tue 20 – Sat 24 Tue 27 – Sat 1 Oct
October
Tue 18 – Sat 22 Calling Planet Earth Dame Sheila Hancock – Old Rage That'll Be The Day Jeff Garlin Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales – Together Again, Again! Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story Mania – The ABBA Tribute Count Arthur Strong Anton & Giovanni – Him & Me CLUEDO
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm
7.45pm
7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm
7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) 8pm (Tue, Thu & Sat) 6pm (Wed & Fri) 8.30pm (Wed & Fri) 5pm (Sat) Fri 22 Jul 6pm 7.30pm 1pm 4pm (Tue) 10am (Wed) 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.30pm
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel The Osmonds: A New Musical
7.45pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) 7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
Noises Off
7.45pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) 7.45pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)
Mon 24 – Sat 29 The Mousetrap
November
8pm 7.30pm
Tue 1 – Sat 12
The Cher Show
Tue 15 – Sat 19
An Inspector Calls
7.45pm 2.30pm (Wed 9 Nov, Thu & Sat) 5pm (Sun) 7.45pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)
For more shows please look through your What’s On guide or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton
7.45pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Sat 18 Jun 2.30pm Sun 19 What's Love Got To Do With 7.30pm It? A Tribute To Tina Turner Wed 22 – Sat 25 Calendar Girls 7.45pm 2.30pm (Thu, Fri & Sat)
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Signed Performance
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LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY. To discover more about our theatres and shows you can take part in our specially created Creative Learning events.
Whether you attend our workshops as part of a school group visit, as a young person or as an adult, our Creative Learning programmes have been tailored with you in mind. We’re here to bring out your passions for the theatre, music and the arts in general; whether your interest lies in performing or creating, or you’re fascinated with the technical side of the theatre and what goes on behind the scenes.
Contact us to find out more about how to get involved with: • Q&A, Tours & Talks • Show ‘Uncovered’ Events • Careers Insight Events • Workshops & Masterclasses • Teacher Resource Packs & CPD To find out more about how to get involved, email us at Brightoncreativelearning@theambassadors.com All activities are subject to availability and may change without notice.
HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS & EVENTS THE SECRET LIFE OF FAIRIES
Not all fairies live in the woods, some live in theatres! Enchanting things to see and do around Theatre Royal Brighton in this magical fairy trail for 4 – 8 year olds and their grown-ups. EASTER FAIRIES: THU 21 & FRI 22 APR Various times | £12.50 per person SUMMER FAIRIES: FRI 29 & SAT 30 JUL Various times | £12.50 per person
PLAY IN A DAY
WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BABY SKIP
Making and playing activities in a safe and creative space for you and your baby. SAT 2 APR, SAT 7 MAY, SAT 4 JUN & SAT 2 JUL 9.30am – 10.30am | Ages 6 – 18 months £6 per adult
STORIES WITH SKIP
A perfect introduction to Theatre Royal Brighton for little ones and their grown-ups. Themed games, mini-makes and a story on stage. SAT 9 APR, SAT 14 MAY, SAT 11 JUN & SAT 9 JUL 10am – 11am | Ages 2 – 4 years | £6 per person
SKIP’S FAMILY WORKSHOPS
A chance to share some special time together. Exciting and imaginative making and playing around the theatre. SAT 21 MAY, SAT 18 JUN & SAT 16 JUL 10.30am – 12pm | Ages 5 – 10 years and their grown-ups | £8.50 per person
Plan, create and present a performance in a day! TUE 12 APR 10am – 4pm Ages 9 – 12 years | £45 per person MON 15 AUG 10am – 4pm Ages 7 – 11 years | £45 per person TUE 16 AUG 10am – 4pm Ages 9 – 12 years | £45 per person
QUIET HOLIDAY CLUB
Not all children want to run around and be loud. Inspired by the classic tale of The Borrowers and the beauty of teeny-tiny things, this course offers an opportunity to imagine, create and play in a calm, nurturing and safe space. TUE 23 – THU 25 AUG 10am – 3pm | £75 per person
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS AGE IS A STAGE
Fun-filled weekly classes exploring the art of play, creativity and dramatic arts. Open to everyone 50+, no experience needed, come along and experience the joy of just letting go! FRI 1 APR, FRI 8 APR, FRI 29 APR, FRI 6 MAY, FRI 13 MAY, FRI 20 MAY, FRI 27 MAY, FRI 10 JUN, FRI 17 JUN, FRI 24 JUN, FRI 1 JUL, FRI 8 JUL, FRI 15 JUL, FRI 22 JUL 11am – 12.30pm | £10 per person
SKIP’S SATURDAY CLUB
Creative, fun and friendly workshops. Warm-up games, a look on stage, and themed drama and craft activities. SAT 30 APR, SAT 28 MAY & SAT 25 JUN 10.30am – 12pm | Ages 7 – 11 years £10 per person
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BOOKING & VENUE INFORMATION BUY YOUR TICKETS ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton* Box Office: 0844 871 7615* ATG TheatreCard: 0330 102 7200* Groups: 0207 206 1174† Our Box Office is open 90 minutes before the start of a performance and will remain open up to 15 minutes after curtain up on performance days. *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. †Calls charged at local rate for group bookings only. Box Office hours may vary on Bank Holidays. Please visit our website for details.
FIND OUT MORE For further information about the shows including running and performance times please visit: ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton /TheatreRoyalBTN @TheatreroyalBTN @theatreroyalbtn
PLAN YOUR VISIT We are easy to find and for information on parking, pre-theatre drinks and hospitality please visit; ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton Theatre Royal Brighton New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1SD 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, call or visit our Box Office. ATG TheatreCard, 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 TheatreCard offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per card on selected seats, prices and performances. atgtickets.com/theatre-card-terms-and-conditions CHILDREN No child under 5 admitted to venue except where stated at time of booking. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. There must be 1 adult for every 10 children. Children under 18 months shall be admitted free of charge and will only be admitted to shows they may attend (children’s shows and pantomime only). Children (18 months – 15 years incl) require full ticket price if no child concessions are available at time of booking.
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EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE Full details of our Access services are available from atgtickets.com/access along with accessibility information for our venue atgtickets.com/brighton Register with our free Access Membership Scheme to book accessible seats online, or for telephone bookings please call our dedicated Access Booking Line 0800 912 6971 For our D/deaf and hard of hearing customers our Type Talk number is 18001 0800 912 6971, or contact us online atgtickets.com/access/contact-us These numbers are dedicated to Access bookings only. We offer: Audio Described, Captioned, Relaxed, Signed performances & Touch Tours highlighted on show pages in this brochure and our online calendar. This brochure is available as an accessible download from the venue page on our website, or contact us to request an alternative format.
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 theatre. 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 theatres, 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 onto a friend.
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