New Alexandra Theatre Spring 2012 Season Brochure by Jacky Barron

Samantha Womack

gives ‘the BEST PERFORMANCE OF HER CAREER’ Daily Mail

spring 2012

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Welcome

Diary 2011/12 December

april

Grease Tue 6 - Sat 31 Dec

BACK TO BROADWAY THE MUSICAL SUN 1 APR

january BRENDAN COLE MON 23 JAN BELLOWHEAD WED 25 JAN Welcome to the New Alexandra Theatre’s latest season brochure. The Alex is going totally pink this Christmas as Grease is the word. Featuring all the unforgettable songs from the movie, the number one greatest musical returns to the Alex for four weeks only. Our top pick of this season is the smash hit show South Pacific, this breathtaking production with classic songs such as I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and Some Enchanted Evening, is bound to be a treat for all the family. To find out more about our jam packed season please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly. I look forward to welcoming you to the theatre in the very near future. Kim Gladston General Manager kimgladston@ theambassadors.com

OVER THE RAINBOW FRI 27 & SAT 28 JAN BOB THE BUILDER SUN 29 JAN

February

Paul Merton SAT 7 APR CHINESE STATE CIRCUS SUN 8 & MON 9 APR SING-A-LONG-A ABBA TRIBUTE WED 11 APR peppa pig wed 11 & thu 12 apr

SOUTH PACIFIC TUE 7 – SAT 18 FEB

Andy Abraham’s History of the Big Bands FRI 13 APR

BALLETBOYZ MON 27 FEB

sally morgan tue 17 apr

CIRCUS OF HORRORS TUE 28 FEB

RAINY DAYS & MONDAYS WED 18 APR

march

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS THU 19 APR

TONY STOCKWELL THU 1 MAR THE JOHNNY CASH STORY FRI 2 MAR chicago mon 5 - sat 10 mar HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES TUE 13 MAR

MY FIRST SLEEPING BEAUTY SAT 21 & SUN 22 APR dancing in the streets mon 23 - sat 28 apr hair mon 30 APR – sat 5 MAY

may

THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOW WED 14 MAR

BIRDS OF A FEATHER mon 14 – sat 19 MAY

chris addison thu 15 mar

STEEL MAGNOLIAS mon 21 – sat 26 MAy

THE DREAMBOYS FRI 16 MAR

june

TOMMY FLEMING SAT 17 MAR

SALLY MORGAN WED 13 JUN

anne boleyn tue 20 - sat 24 mar spamalot mon 26 - sat 31 mar

with

Ice Champion

www.greasethemusical.co.uk

‘the No.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!!!’ ‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS’, CHANNEL 4

hoPeLeS SUMMeR NIGhtS S DeVoteDLY the to YoU SANDY YoU’Re At oNe th t AN GReASeD LIGhtNIN ’ IW GReASe IS the WoRD AND MANY MoRe!

The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back at the New Alexandra Theatre for 4 weeks only! Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy and Ice Champion Robin Cousins as Teen Angel. Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again. It’s the original High School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO!’

tue 6 - sat 31 dec Week 1 Tue - Fri eves 7.30pm, Wed mat 2.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm Week 2 Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm, Wed mat 2.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm Week 3 Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm Week 4 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm; Tue, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £17.50-£37.50 (Premium seats available)

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Neil Sean, Sky News

‘grease is still the word’ sunday telegraph Photographs by Paul Coltas

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5 x

‘if you don’t already have a ticket to see

★★★★★

‘faultless’ DAILY MAIL

★★★★

‘a musical masterpiece. it’s a revelation’ mail on sunday

south pacific, purchase one immediately’ daily mail

Winner of 7 Tony Awards! rodgers & hammerstein’s

starring

sAmAntha womack (Donmar’s GUYS AND DOLLS)

alex ferns (Donmar’s GUYS AND DOLLS)

Daniel Koek (West Side Story)

Supported by

In association with

Directed by Bartlett Sher Direct from a sell-out season at London’s Barbican, the breathtaking Lincoln Center Theater production reinvented Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. It swept the 2008 Tony Awards, played for two years to sold-out houses on Broadway and was televised across America. With a cast and live orchestra of 50, this international hit landmark production arrives at the New Alexandra Theatre for 2 weeks only. Metropolitan Opera Director and Winner of Tony Award for Best Director, Bartlett Sher, directs a stellar cast which includes British musical theatre stars Samantha Womack, Alex Ferns and Daniel Koek. Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the greatest musicals of all time, as the critics agree, ‘THIS IS A SHOW YOU WILL REMEMBER FOREVER.’ Photo of Paulo Szot and Samantha Womack (Original London cast) ©Lucy Williams

TUE 7 - SAT 18 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £14.50 - £42.50 (Premium seats available)

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THE SEXY, SASSY WEST END SMASH HIT returns

‘still the sexiest, most sensational musical’ Sunday express ‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery - all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts.’ So begins the international award winning musical, Chicago. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block’ The Times A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it. 8

MON 5 - SAT 10 MAR Mon - Thu eves 7:30pm Fri & Sat 5pm & 8:30pm TICKETS £17.50 - £35 (Premium seats available)

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english touring theatre presentS the shakespeare’s globe production

★★★★★ ‘ticklishly enjoyable. teasingly intelligent. a big, bold and generous evening’ the sunday telegraph

★★★★ ‘riveting, rollicking stuff, rich and spicy as a tudor banquet’ the times

anne boleyn by Howard Brenton

Lover. Heretic. Revolutionary. Queen. Compelling, witty and often laugh-out-loud funny, this celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn leaps cunningly between generations to expose the life and legacy of Henry VIII’s notorious second wife. Anne Boleyn is traditionally seen either as a pawn manipulated into the King’s bed or as a sexually licentious predator, even a witch. Howard Brenton puts a very different Anne – and her ghost – on the stage. Witty and confident in her sexuality, she takes on the vicious world of Tudor Court politics. She is in love with Henry but also in love with the most dangerous ideas of her day. Conspiring with the exiled William Tyndale, Anne plots to make England Protestant for ever. Following two sell out London seasons, two powerhouses of great theatre - ETT and Shakespeare’s Globe, join forces to stage this vivid and vibrant production; gripping, rich in humour and shot through with sublime chamber music and visual imagery. Unmissable. Watch the trailer at www.ett.org.uk

tue 20 - sat 24 mar Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10.50 - £28.50 (Premium seats available)

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always look on the bright

‘i felt i might actually die of laughter’ the independent

‘fantastic fun!’ The Express

r funnaine th the blackh deat 10

side of life

Starring todd carty Audiences across the land have been roused in chorus singing Always Look on the Bright Side of Life and roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

NOW SEEN BY OVER A MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UK! Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and (the can Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (orheacltelled safet h + possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings y) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life and features Eric Idle himself as God (see small print)*. Todd Carty aka Tucker, expert ice-skater and EastEnders stalwart stars as Patsy.

‘truly a knight to remember’

‘glorious irresistible silliness’ the sunday times

MON 26 - SAT 31 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12.50 - £37.50 (Premium seats available)

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daily telegraph Photos of previous cast © Manuel Harlan *As a visual recording! As if we could afford to cart this God-like comic round the country!

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CALLING OUT AROUND THE WORLD Classic hits include:

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Baby Love My Girl Dancing in the Streets Shop Around Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours Please Mr Postman Reach Out I’ll Be There Stop In the Name of Love Uptight (Everything’s Alright) Tears of a Clown Tracks of My Tears

WITH A FULL SUPPORTING COMPANY OF SINGERS, DANCERS AND THE ‘DANCING IN THE STREETS’ BAND After wowing audiences all over the UK and spending three years in London’s West End, Dancing in the Streets is back! Experience the energy, the excitement, the emotion and the electricity of Motown in Ivor Novello Award-winning director Keith Strachan’s production of the hit show Dancing in the Streets, the spectacular celebration of classic music from the heart of the Motor City - Detroit! Motown was a prominent force in breaking down barriers around the world and equally as important, was responsible for producing some of the world’s most influential and enduring songs of the 20th century. The Dancing in the Streets company will re-create the energy, style and music of the stars of the Motown stable. Together they will certainly have you dancing in the aisles! 12

MON 23 – SAT 28 APR Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm and Sat 4pm & 8pm TICKETS £13 - £26.50 (Premium seats available)

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THE MUST-SEE INTERNATIONAL HIT SHOW STARRING GARETH GATES

Gareth Gates stars in the legendary musical an all - new production in the UK for Summer, 2012! The legendary musical is back, one of the most revered celebratory shows of all time, featuring a host of stunning hits including Aquarius, Hair, Let The Sunshine In and many, many more. The message in Hair remains as potent as it ever was, in a world which stands still in terms of political aggression, Hair is the musical that stands up for freedom, peace, love and selfexpression, all backed by one of the most thrilling rock soundtracks ever conceived. Gareth Gates stars, fresh from his superb performance as Marius in Les Miserables both on tour and in London. He remains a pop star and actor with an enduring charm and a huge following, as 3.5m record sales worldwide testify! Award-winning director Gary Lloyd directs and choreographs this brand new production. Gary is of course the director/ choreographer of the huge hit Thriller Live in the West End and has recently directed/choreographed 20th Century Boy - The Story of Marc Bolan, X Factor, American Idols Live and Peter Andre’s Accelerate Tour 2010, alongside a host of huge theatrical hits. Minimum suggested age 16+, contains nudity.

A SENSATIONAL SHOW FULL OF ENERGY AND VIBRANCY. NOT TO BE MISSED!

MON 30 APR – SAT 5 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

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ORIGINAL CAST STAR IN THE WORLD PREMIERe STAGE PRODUCTION OF THE TV FAVOURITE ‘I am so excited about the Birds of A Feather tour and us three old girls getting together again and of course, working with my son Charlie for the first time. I’ll be a very nervous actress but a very proud Mum’ pauline quirke

B IRDS OF A FEATHER

‘looking forward to being back with the girls after such a long time and sharing what’s happened to us since the audience last saw us’ linda robson

LIVE ON STAGE

The girls are back! One of BBC TV’s most popular and fondlyremembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. Birds Of A Feather ran on the BBC for nearly ten years throughout the 1990s becoming a massive hit right from the word go and remains not only a classic comedy but also, as a female-centred long-running series, a truly rare gem. Now the three stars of the TV series are re-united on stage to re-create their adored characters, sisters Sharon Theodopolopoudos and Tracy Stubbs and their sex-mad neighbour, Dorien Green, in a brand-new show created especially for the theatre by The Comedy Theatre Company, producers of the highly-successful tour of Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies. Please note that, due to the busy work lives of the three stars, this tour is very limited in length so make sure you grab this opportunity to see Birds Of A Feather onstage for the first time ever. 14

MON 14 - SAT 19 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £13.50 - £26.50 (Premium seats available)

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THE FUNNIEST PLAY EVER TO MAKE YOU CRY

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL ABOUT THE LEGENDARY ARTIST

The

Eva Cassidy Story

A heart-warming and bittersweet comedy, Steel Magnolias tells the story of six very special friends bonded together by mutual triumphs and tragedies. Now on tour starring Kacey Ainsworth, Isla Blair, Cheryl Campbell, Cherie Lunghi, Sadie Pickering and Denise Welch, it’s coming to Birmingham for one week only! Join six remarkable ladies from deep south Louisiana as they ride life’s rollercoaster and enjoy friendship that has no boundaries. Sharing each other’s strength and loyalty, these remarkable women survive the cycles of life, birth and death to emerge stronger, closer and still laughing. If you enjoyed Calendar Girls then this is a show you won’t want to miss!

MON 21 - SAT 26 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Over the Rainbow Starring Sarah Jane Buckley (Hollyoaks), Maureen Nolan and Brian Fortuna (Strictly Come Dancing). Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning musical, which tells the life story of this legendary artist, following Eva’s life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a haunting interpretation of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. This award winning show has received plaudits from the Eva Cassidy Band and members of her family. It contains projection and original footage from Eva Cassidy’s life, from an early age to her first professional gig aged 18. It also includes her first meeting with her boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo, a rabble-rousing rendition and recording at Blues Alley with Chuck Brown, culminating in her poignant and tragic death.

TICKETS £10 - £27 (Premium seats available)

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fri 27 & sat 28 jan 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 - £20.50 Atg theatre card Best available seats for £18 C B Details page 23 x 15

COMING SOON

brendan cole LIVE & UNJUDGED

bob the builder

mon 23 jan 7.30pm TICKETS £25.50 - £37 atg theatre card £5 off per ticket G

BOB’S BIG THEATRE BUILD

Not just for the Ballroom and Latin enthusiasts, this dance spectacular promises more than just a few cha cha cha’s! Brendan’s mischievous personality will host you throughout, whilst onstage his 14 piece band will captivate you. Joining him on stage will be former Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nicole Cutler, Andrew Cuerden, Hanna Haarala, Izabela Hanna and Brendan’s very own brother Scott Cole.

The Fixham Theatre is set for a grand re-opening. Local talent Dickie Olivier needs Bob’s help to fix up the stage for his brand new musical. But when Spud decides he wants to be the star of the show, the job doesn’t go exactly to plan. Will the theatre be ready? Will the show go on? With well-known songs and three exclusive new songs, join Bob and help him fix it in his big theatre build!

sun 29 jan 1pm TICKETS £15.50 F B

bellowhead live

circus of horrors

wed 25 jan 8pm TICKETS £23

the ventriloquist

There is nothing to compare with this 11-piece collective of talented individuals and the excitement of experiencing Bellowhead live. ‘English Folk has never seen or heard anything like Bellowhead at full throttle, it’s both rare & exhilarating to hear a band having so much fun’ Q 5 x winners of the Best Live Band accolade at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

tue 28 feb 7.30pm TICKETS £13 - £28 atg theatre card £3 off prices A - C C G The show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent, The Circus of Horrors has had a major revamp and is back rockin’ and shockin’ with a fangtastic new show The Ventriloquist. The new sensation will take you on a whirlwind journey though 1921 Berlin, 3 years after the first World war. Recommended for ages 16+. ‘WOWED THE AUDIENCE’ THE DAILY MAIL

tony stockwell An Evening of Mediumship thu 1 mar 7.30pm TICKETS £21 G For those with an interest in mediumship, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction. Tony has been working tirelessly for over 20 years to bring forward messages of love from the grave.Tony Stockwell has a special gift. He can communicate with spirits, decipher their messages and share them with those who have lost people dear to them. Recommended for ages 14+.

balletboyz the Talent mon 27 feb 7.30pm TICKETS £16 -£24 atg theatre card £2 off per ticket C ‘BALLETBOYZ OCCUPIES BOYBAND TERRITORY’ THE TIMES Make some room. Make some noise. Here comes the Talent. Adam, Anthony, Ed, Leon, Luke, Matt, Miguel and Taylor - the eight remarkable dancers handpicked from open auditions by BalletBoyz, who star in this explosive feast of exhilarating live dance, cleverly fused with the company’s trademark use of film and behind the scenes footage. BalletBoyz is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics the world over with its distinctive style, blending spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film. In the Talent, they pass the baton to a new generation of dancers in an evening of awesome dance, pure skill and sheer talent.

the johnny cash story STARRING ROGER DEAN AND THE LAZY BOYS FRI 2 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £22 atg theatre card £2 off per ticket C If you saw the film Walk the Line then you will not want to miss this fantastic show! Roger Dean will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend. Singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt.

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COMING SOON

hormonal housewives

the solid silver 60s show

STARRING BEVERLEY CALLARD

CELEBRATING 27 YEARS

tue 13 mar 7.30pm TICKETS £21 atg theatre card £5 off per ticket C G

WED 14 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £24 - £28

Join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate, and all the other joys of being a 21st Century girl! Did we mention men and chocolate?

They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there! Fill that gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show and relive the 60s with the original artists singing their greatest hits! Now in its 27th year, the show features the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Chris Montez, Brian Hyland with Brian Poole and all backed by Vanity Fare. Hear the classic hits performed by the original hitmakers!

chris addison

the dreamboys

THE TIME IS NOW, AGAIN

FULL FRONTAL 2012 TOUR

thu 15 mar 8pm TICKETS £21

FRI 16 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £23.50 atg theatre card £2.50 off per ticket G b

Fresh from The Thick of It, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and his sell-out 2010 tour, Chris Addison, the man who put the ‘Chris Addison’ into, ‘I see Chris Addison is touring again,’ is touring again. He’s written a brand new show, The Time Is Now, Again. Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around. You should come and see him.

The Dreamboys are the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, this is one show you simply cannot afford to miss! Recommended for ages 18+. Adults only.

tommy fleming

PAUL MERTON’S OUT OF MY HEAD

VOICE OF IRELAND

SAT 7 APR 8pm TICKETS £24.00 atg theatre card £3 off per ticket C

SAT 17 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £23 - £25 Tommy Fleming has many times been described as one of Ireland’s top entertainers. Tommy turns each song into his own with his own unique and powerful style touching emotions in you that only music can reach. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed with one song more haunting than the other. He has a universal appeal to all ages.

With Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster. Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton’s brain, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. Paul returns to his stand-up roots for the first time this century. Away from the Have I Got News For You desk Paul Merton proves he’s got legs. A night of sketches, music, variety and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls). Contains adult content and strong language.

back to broadway the musical

SING-A-LONG-A ABBA TRIBUTE

SUN 1 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50

WED 11 APR 8pm TICKETS £19 G

Brought to you in association with the producers of hit shows Essence of Ireland and Route 66, Back to Broadway brings you the very best of musical theatre, brought together by an enchanting story about a young girl’s dream to become a star. With fantastic renditions of the world’s favourite musicals, including songs from Les Miserables, Chicago and Phantom of the Opera.

From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music. The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for, the Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in! With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear.

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THE ULTIMATE ABBA EXPERIENCE

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COMING SOON

present their new production

peppa pig live

Chinese state circus

peppa pig’s treasure hunt

YIN YANG

WED 11 & THU 12 APR 10am, 1pm & 4pm TICKETS £13.50 - £15.50 (Premium Seats Available) F

SUN 8 & MON 9 APR Sun & Mon 7.30pm and Mon 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £26 (Premium seats available) atg theatre card £3 off per ticket prices A-C C G F

Ahoy there me hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

The incomparable Chinese State Circus™ proudly present their UK premiere Yin Yang. The highly awaited return of China’s greatest circus featuring the first UK appearance of the formidable Shaolin Master known only as ‘The One’ sourced specifically by director Phillip Gandey.

Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.

PET

www.peppapiglive.com

Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true SUPER CUTE to life puppets, perfect ing P ur singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. Full sail! Ahoy! Arrrrr!

The show features the amazing legendary ‘Bicycle Act’, the unpredictable and exhilarating twists of foot juggling with drums, the famous swinging poles, the sensational contortionist and the dynamic hoop divers with their amazing somersaults, leaps and jumps all accompanied by a captivating and atmospheric all-girl group of live musicians. With evocative sets, soaring musical score and extravagant new costumes this show will entertain the entire family long after the final curtain falls!

Andy Abraham’s History of the Big Bands FRI 13 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £22 atg theatre card £1 off per ticket c

one night of elvis WITH LEE ‘MEMPHIS’ KING THU 19 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £18 - £19.50 G

Andy Abraham’s History of the Big Bands transports the audience on a magical musical journey revisiting the very best of the swing era. All the legendary music from the world’s greatest big band leaders are here, with influences including Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller to name a few.

Don’t miss this remarkable Elvis show. It’s like no other Elvis Presley show with the remarkable tribute artist Lee ‘Memphis’ King - awarded the ultimate accolade of World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist at the Collingwood Elvis Festival held annually in Canada - the largest and most respected Elvis tribute contest and Elvis festival in the world today. A must see for all ‘Elvis’ fans.

sally morgan

rainy days & mondays

psychic sally on the road

THE CARPENTERS’ STORY

TUE 17 APR sold out New date on sale WED 13 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £24.50 G Fresh from her new TV series, Psychic Sally On The Road on SKY LIVING, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand. Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience.

WED 18 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £16 - £24 atg theatre card £5 off per ticket C G Join us in a celebration of the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter as we tell the story of one of the biggest selling bands of the 70s. With more than two hours of Carpenters classic hits and featuring a full live band and a fantastic video presentation, this promises to be an unforgettable night.

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COMING SOON

theatre tours my first sleeping beauty SAT 21 & SUN 22 APR Sat & Sun 11am, Sat 2pm & 5pm, Sun 3pm TICKETS £10 - £20 (Premium seats available) atg theatre card Half price Sat 11am perf, thereafter £5 off (except Sat 5pm perf) G F E My First Sleeping Beauty is an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies, created especially for the whole family by award-winning choreographer Matthew Hart. Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous waltz-filled music includes the tune made famous as Once Upon a Dream in Disney’s version. Presented by ENB2, the My First... series brings children their first taste of the fantastical and magical world of ballet. ENB2 is a new touring company featuring graduating dancers of outstanding potential from English National Ballet School in performances produced by English National Ballet. ‘It kept a theatre full of sweetiecrunching tots enthralled.’ The Guardian on The Sleeping Beauty

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go backstage at the Alex? Why not book one of our upcoming tours? Each tour will give you a unique insight into one of the most historic theatres in the West Midlands. See the dressing rooms that have housed the stars, visit the backstage areas that are the workhouse of theatre life and finally step on stage at the Alex and in doing so join with some of the greats of English theatre.* Our upcoming schedule includes: Sat 11 Feb Sat 10 Mar Sat 24 Mar Sat 31 Mar Tours are from 10.30am - 12noon, cost £7.50 per person and must be booked in advance. You can either book at the Box Office in person or call the Groups Department on 0844 871 3031 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm). For group organisers looking to arrange a tour for their party please email birminghamgroups@ theambassadors.com or call the Groups Department to arrange. *Access to the stage is not always possible due to visiting company policy. Please note the tour covers all parts of the theatre and this includes many stairs.

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booking information BOX OFFICE New Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS

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IN Person Visit the Box Office at the New Alexandra Theatre Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm (8pm on event nights). The Box Office is located at the front of the theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway.

Schools Family (4 tickets max 2 adults) Early Booking Access Performance Available

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

Telephone Bookings 0844 871 3011 (bkg fee) 9am–10pm Mon–Sat and 10am–8pm Sun. Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays. Accepted methods of payment are Visa etc. We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online. Calls charged at national rate, subject to bkg/transaction fee.

G GROUPS AND SCHOOLS For events marked this way a group rate applies. Group rates are available for parties of 10 people or more. Group rates do not always apply to each price band. Not always available Friday and Saturday evenings. Different rates apply to some shows. Call the Groups Hotline for details. Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected perfs. For full details of the range of prices on offer please call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 3031

Groups Hotline 0844 871 3031 By phone Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm In person 10am - 6pm Online www.atgtickets.com/birmingham (bkg fee)

ATG Theatre Card 0844 871 7633 (no booking or postage fees on most shows for ATG Theatre Card holders) ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Postal Bookings State the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or Postal order. Mail to: The Box Office, New Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS. Cheques should be made payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues. Please also include on the back of the cheque the 16 digit card number and expiry date and issue number if there is one.

Equal access for all Services for patrons with disabilities. For further information on our services and facilities including signed performances, captioned and audio described performances please call the Disability Hotline on 0121 230 9077 (Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm) or via email at access4allbirmingham@theambassadors.com Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

venue improvements The ticket price for certain shows may include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund. Regular attendees will have noticed the Alex’s recent facelift with improvements to the signage and lighting on the front of the building.The work on the seating inside the auditorium continues.

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Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. The New Alexandra Theatre reserves the right to make such alterations that become necessary. If you wish to comment on any aspect of your telephone or internet booking please call customer services on 0844 871 7627. where we are Car parking couldn’t be easier. We recommended the Albany car park which is only a 1 minute walk away on St Judes Passage. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Postcode for Sat Nav is B5 4AN. Medium/Therapist/Clairvoyant By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium/therapist/ clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility. THIS BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT. PLEASE CALL 0121 230 9074. This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC paper. Please continue to help

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Ambassador theatre group Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the awardwinning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include South Pacific, Ghost The Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.

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general Information All telephone and online bookings made through ticket agents for most shows are subject to a per ticket booking fee. In all cases there is a handling fee. An additional credit/debit card surcharge may apply for certain events when booking in person at the box office.

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