Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester Brochure Autumn/Winter 2010-we will rock you

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FRI 3 DEC 2010 - SAT 15 JAN 2011

WELCOME TO YOUR ALL NEW SEASON GUIDE The latest brochure for the Palace Theatre & Opera House, Manchester, is packed with everything you need to know about the exciting shows on offer over the coming months, including the very best of ballet, musical theatre, drama and comedy – and the world premier of a spectacular supernatural love story!

English National Ballet round off their 60th Anniversary with the dramatic Romeo & Juliet, while Northern Ballet Theatre bring their festive delight that is The Nutcracker.

Dig out those suspenders because The Rocky Horror Show is back! Pantos on Strike – starring Paddy McGuinness and Jonathan Wilkes is a new twist on the traditional panto, but is strictly for grown up boys and girls!

Panto looks set to be a cracker with Tina O’Brien starring as Snow White alongside Emmerdale’s Andy Devine as the Henchman. December also brings We Will Rock You. Packed with 24 Queen songs, the hit show is back following last year’s sell-out run.

We are delighted to announce that 2010 brings the eagerlyawaited return of the world-wide phenomenon Mamma Mia, with the stage show that started it all and we also welcome the touching bare-all tale of the Calendar Girls.

Finally we are proud to reveal the new musical Ghost – based on the much-loved Oscar-winning movie – will be opening at the Opera House, before it goes to the West End. With music by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and an award-winning production team, don’t miss your chance to see Ghost first!

We hope you enjoy reading this brochure the hard part will be picking what to see!

NORTHERN BALLET PRESENTS

THE NUTCRACKER TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOV

DIARY SEPTEMBER Sat 25 September ABBA MANIA Mon 27 - Tue 28 September SHAKESPEARE 4 KIDZ A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Wed 29 - Thu 30 September ROSS NOBLE OCTOBER Fri 1 October AN EVENING WITH COLE PAGE Fri 1 - Sat 2 October BE INSPIRED Sat 2 October 80’s MANIA Fri 8 October JUSTIN MOORHOUSE Fri 8 - Sat 9 October THE ARMSTRONG & MILLER SHOW Tue 12 - Sat 16 October OKLAHOMA Thu 14 - Sun 17 October ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET ROMEO & JULIET Tue 19 October RHOD GILBERT Tue 19 - Sat 23 October HORRIBLE SCIENCE Wed 20 October COLIN FRY & TJ HIGGS

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Thu 21 October VAMPIRES ROCK

Fri 12 - Sat 27 November PANTOS ON STRIKE

Sat 23 - Sun 24 October PEPPA PIG’S PARTY

Mon 15 - Sat 20 November THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Wed 27 October MARTY WILDE

Tue 23 - Sat 27 November NORTHERN BALLET THE NUTCRACKER

Fri 29 October MOTOWN ON TOUR Sat 30 October VAGINA MONOLOGUES Sun 31 October ROBERT PLANT NOVEMBER Mon 1 - Sat 6 November THRILLER LIVE Mon 1 - Sat 6 November WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Thu 11 November ANDERSON WAKEMAN PROJECT 360 Fri 12 - Sat 13 November FLAWLESS

DECEMBER Fri 3 December - Wed 15 January WE WILL ROCK YOU Sat 4 December - Sun 2 January SNOW WHITE AND THE 7 DWARFS Sun 12 December ONLY MEN ALOUD FEBRUARY Mon 21 - Sat 26 February CALENDAR GIRLS Mon 28 February THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS MARCH Mon 28 March - Sat 14 May GHOST Mon 28 March - Sat 2 April BUDDY APRIL Tue 26 April - Sat 11 June MAMMA MIA

ROCKY HORROR SHOW MON 15 - SAT 20 NOV

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP (ATG) is the largest theatre operator in the world combining its international stature with core local values.

As a successful and respected theatre provider, ATG has years of experience helping millions of customers enjoy the very best theatre and live entertainment - and now it’s your turn to be part of it.

STARRING MARTI WEBB AND MARK EVANS

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MARTIN DODD FOR UK PRODUCTIONS LTD BY ARRANGEMENT WITH JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED ON BEHALF OF R&H THEATRICALS OF NEW YORK PROUDLY PRESENTS

‘The must see show of the year’, famously opens with Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’ and contains a sumptuous and rousing score full of wonderful songs such as The Surrey With The Fringe On Top, People Will Say We’re In Love, Many A New Day, I Cain’t Say No, and the final rousing chorus of Oklahoma – as the music soars the audience is carried along on the emotional journey of one of the most famous love stories in musical history.

The show stars one of Britain’s most popular leading ladies Marti Webb as Aunt Eller (West End credits include Blood Brothers, Tell Me On A Sunday, Song And Dance, Evita, Cats, Thoroughly Modern Millie and many more), and Mark Evans as Curly (BBC’s Your Country Needs You 2009, Spamalot, Wicked,High School Musical, Rocky Horror Show).

‘THE SHOW’S SINGING AND DANCING ARE INTOXICATING, THE LIVE ORCHESTRA SUPERB’ SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO 4

‘A RICH, VIBRANT, EXQUISITELY CHOREOGRAPHED TOE-TAPPER OF A SHOW’ THE STAGE

TUE 12 - SAT 16 OCT Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm SCHOOL GROUPS Best available £10 plus one free accompanying teacher per 10 children (Tue & Wed eve & Thu mat only)

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SHAKESPEARE’S TIMELESS LOVE STORY

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‘UNFORGETTABLE HURRICANE OF PASSION’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘THE DANCING IS VIVID… THE COMPANY ARE ON VIGOROUS FORM’ INDEPENDANT

Romeo & Juliet English National Ballet returns to Manchester this October to open Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet. This breath-taking ballet features our internationally acclaimed 67 dancers and full orchestra of 70 players.

Nureyev’s faithful retelling of Shakespeare’s heart-breaking love story is a spectacular display of classical ballet with beautiful love scenes and exciting sword-fighting set to Prokofiev’s famous score.

THU 14 - SUN 17 OCT Thu - Sun 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat & Sun mat 2.30pm

‘There are so many great versions of Romeo & Juliet, not least because of the spectacular music Prokofiev created especially for the ballet. The strength of Rudolf’s is that it follows Shakespeare’s play so clearly and faithfully.’

Artistic Director Wayne Eagling on Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo & Juliet

Pre performance talk Friday 15 October at 6.15pm

Photo by Richard Houghton. Registered charity 214005

SENIOR CITIZENS Best available £13.50 for Thu mat

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SQUISHY SCIENCE FUN IN A BRAND NEW SHOW

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‘THRILLING STUFF!’ COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH

What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don’t penguins get spots? Why doesn’t the moon wander off? Could a 10-million-volt battery float over your head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre?

Billy Miller has no idea what’s in store when he enters the crazy, awesome World of Horrible Science and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it’s too late?! Using actors and jaw-dropping 3D Bogglevision, this astounding show has the awful answers – guaranteed to thrill you and your children!

From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the seriously squishy world premiere Horrible Science!

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TUE 19 - SAT 23 OCT Tue 7pm Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 10.30am & 7pm Sat 2.30pm & 7pm SCHOOL GROUPS £6.50 per ticket with one free accompanying adult or teacher per 10 children

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CELEBRATING THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP

PALACE THEATRE

PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING MUSIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH ADRIAN GRANT FOR KEY CONCERTS PRESENT

FEATURING THE SONGS OF AND THE

MICHAEL JACKSON 5

Thriller Live is a spectacular, high-octane show celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of Pop – Michael and the Jackson 5. Thriller Live marks the first Jackson’s dedicated live theatrical experience ever!

Moonwalking its way around the world, Thriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jacksons’ greatest hits. Thriller Live is the first live theatrical experience dedicated to the Jacksons.

Featuring over two hours of hit songs including I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off the Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, They Don’t Care About Us and Thriller plus many more!

★★★★ ‘A HUGELY ENJOYABLE, GLORIOUSLY UPBEAT HIGH-ENERGY SHOW’ THE INDEPENDENT

‘THIS THEATRICAL EXTRAVAGANZA IS A BREATHTAKING CELEBRATION – QUITE LITERALLY, THRILLING’ THE STAGE

MON 1 - SAT 6 NOV Mon - Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm GROUPS 20+ £7 off per ticket plus one free ticket

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Photos of original West End cast

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THE GREATEST THRILLER FROM THE QUEEN OF CRIME

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BILL KENWRIGHT by special arrangement with AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD presents

DENIS LILL DEBORAH GRANT BEN NEALON ROBERT DUNCAN PETER BYRNE ELIZABETH POWER and MARK WYNTER

‘UNDOUBTEDLY CHRISTIE’S BEST’ THE GAZETTE

Following the success of The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest, And Then There Were None and Spider’s Web, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company is proud to present the next instalment in the highly acclaimed series, Christie’s undisputed masterpiece: Witness for the Prosecution.

The tour de force cast is led by Denis Lill (star of the highly acclaimed series, The Royal), Deborah Grant, well known for her roles in Bouquet of Barbed Wire, Bergerac and most recently the hit BBC series, Not Going Out, Ben Nealon (Soldier, Soldier) and Robert Duncan, who played Gus Hedges in the multi awardwinning comedy Drop the Dead Donkey; Peter Byrne (Dixon of Dock Green), Elizabeth Power (Eastenders) and 60’s teen idol Mark Wynter round out this all-star cast.

In a world where everyone seems to be harbouring a dark secret, this gripping courtroom drama will keep you guessing until the final fatal moment.

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‘A CLASSIC WHODUNNIT’ SHROPSHIRE STAR

‘A THRILLING NIGHT OUT’ THE HERALD

MON 1 - SAT 6 NOV Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thurs & Sat 2.30pm SENIOR CITIZENS £12 best available for mid-week matinee

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EXCLUSIVE TO MANCHESTER AUDIENCES

ADULTS ONLY

Attention grown up boys and girls, Panto land is in crisis! Evil King Foo has kidnapped Princess Crystal so all of your favourite Panto characters have gone out on strike in protest. Who can save this fairy tale world & restore order in Panto land? Step forward Panto hero Jonny Wilkes and his less than enthusiastic side-kick Paddy McGuinness to rescue the situation. The odds are stacked against them but with the help of Snow White, ‘Big Dick’ Whittington, a cross dressing dwarf and a whole host of other Panto characters, they’ll try their best. This original, sidesplitting, rip-roaring comedy show will have you rubbing your magic lamp and wishing for more! But be warned - the adult only humour will bring out the big kid in all of you!

OPERA HOUSE

FRI 12 - SAT 27 NOV Mon - Thu 8pm Fri 9pm Sat 5pm & 9pm LIVE CARD £12 Best Available on Monday 15th November thereafter £5 off excluding Sat Eve Performances GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 3 prices (not available Sat eves)

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WITH

DAVID BEDELLA AS FRANK N FURTER

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AND

AINSLEY HARRIOTT AS NARRATOR*

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK ’N’ ROLL MUSICAL

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‘STILL THE SEXIEST AND FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’ EVENING STANDARD

It’s a Guaranteed Party Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ’n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and of course, the pelvic thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it - be it.

Be warned, this show has rude parts! *will not be performing Wed 17th Nov

MON 15 - SAT 20 NOV Mon - Thu 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm LIVE CARD £10 off top 3 prices on Mon 8pm and Fri 5.30pm perfs

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BREATHTAKING BALLET

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National Tour Partner: Leeds Metropolitan University

‘A CHRISTMAS CRACKER BY A STAR COMPANY’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Christmas Eve in the twinkling drawing room of the Edwards’ family home. Amidst the commotion the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever taller.

Uncle Drosslemeyer’s curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most.

Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings to life everyone’s favourite Christmas story. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all.

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Photos: Jason Tozer & Bill Cooper

TUE 23 - SAT 27 NOV Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm CHILDREN One child ticket free with accompanying adult, top 3 prices only (excluding Sat eve)

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Save money with the Manchester Palace Theatre & Opera House Membership Card For £30 per year you can become a Friend of Manchester Palace Theatre & Opera House and take advantage of many GENEROUS DISCOUNTS on many of the shows in our upcoming season.

Based on an existing card holder buying 4 tickets, on best savings night, in top price full priced adult seats. Subject to allocation availability.

SHOW

DATE

BEST SAVING

DISCOUNT

Panto’s On Strike

15 Nov 2010

£66

Best Available £12

ENB - Romeo & Juliet

14 Oct 2010

£64

Best Available £20

NBT - The Nutcracker

23 Nov 2010

£60

Best Available £16

Snow White & Seven Dwarfs

7 Dec 2010

£50

£12.50 off top 2 prices

Witness for the Prosecution

1 Nov 2010

£47

241 top 3 prices

Oklahoma

12 Oct 2010

£46

Best Available £19

MAMMA MIA!

30 Apr 2011

£42

Best Available for £30

Ghost

28 Mar - 9 Apr 2011

£40

*£10 off top 3 prices

We Will Rock You

6 Dec 2010

£40

Best Available £30

Rocky Horror Show

15 Nov 2010 8pm & 20 Nov 2010 5.30pm

£40

£10 off top 3 prices

Thriller Live!

15 Nov 2010

£40

£10 off top 3 prices

Buddy

28 Mar 2011

£24

Best Available £12.50

Horrible Science

19 - 23 Oct 2010

£18

Best Available £18

Horrible Histories

1 - 5 Nov 2011

£16

Best Available £12

Vagina Monologues

30 Oct 2010

£12

£3 off

Circus of Horrors

28 Feb 2011

£12

£3 off

Anderson Wakeman Project 360

11 Nov 2010

£10

£2.50 off

The Armstrong and Miller Show

8 & 9 Oct 2010

£8

£2 off

Ross Noble

29 & 30 Sep 2010

£8

£2 off

80’s Mania

2 Oct 2010

£6

£1.50 off

Vampires Rock

21 oct 2010

£4

£1 off

Motown on Tour

29 Oct 2010

£4

£1 off

*Early Booking Offer - Until 31st October only. All details correct at time of going to print. Prices/Discounts subject to change.

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‘CLASSIC SONGS SUCH AS A KIND OF MAGIC, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS AND UNDER PRESSURE GOT THE CROWD SINGING ALONG AND DANCING IN THEIR SEATS’ THE BOLTON NEWS

THE SELL-OUT SMASH HIT RETURNS TO ROCK MANCHESTER THIS XMAS Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Queen Theatrical Productions and Tribeca Theatrical Productions present

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‘QUEEN RULES AT THE PALACE’ MEN

‘A FANTASTIC SHOW. A GREAT ALL ROUND SPECTACLE...YOU LEAVE THE SHOW ON A REAL HIGH!’ GRANADA TV

‘KNOCK OUT PERFORMANCES A REAL TREAT’ BBC MANCHESTER

The worldwide smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to rock Manchester this Christmas!! Since 2002 over 11 million theatregoers in 17 countries have been thrilled to see this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances, this theatrical phenomenon is not to be missed!

When it became news some years back that one of Britain’s most phenomenally successful comedy writers, Ben Elton, was teaming up with legends of rock, Queen, for a musical, we all wondered what such a unique collaboration would turn out. Especially when screen icon Robert de Niro became so impressed after attending the original workshop that his company Tribeca came on board.

The result was a new chapter in theatre history – We Will Rock You a rock ‘theatrical’ which defied all comparisons and has gone on to become a global smash hit. ’THE AUDIENCE HAS THE RIGHT TO EXPECT SOMETHING AS FABULOUS AND GRAND AND THEATRICAL AS THE MUSIC ITSELF’ BEN ELTON Includes 24 of Queen’s greatest hits:

Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Somebody to Love, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, Under Pressure, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are the Champions and We Will Rock You Photos of previous casts

‘THIS SHOW WILL ROCK ANYONE IT TOUCHES!’ LANCASHIRE EVENING POST

‘BEYOND DAZZLING!’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

FRI 3 DEC - SAT 15 JAN 2011 Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm Except: Tue 21 Dec 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Wed 22 Dec 7:30pm, Thu 23 Dec 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Christmas Eve 2:30pm, Christmas Day – no perf, Boxing Day – no perf, Mon 27 Dec 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Tue 28 Dec 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Wed 29 Dec 7:30pm, Thu 30 Dec 2:30pm & 7:30pm, New Year’s Eve 2:30pm, New Year’s Day 7:30pm, Mon 3 Jan 2:30pm & 7:30pm No concessions between Sat 18 Dec and Sat 1 Jan inclusive, or on Fri/Sat perfs

GROUPS 50+ Call 08443 72 72 72 £7 off plus 3 free tickets Mon Thu eves plus mid-week matinee

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From Emmerdale

From Coronation Street & Waterloo Road

ANDY DEVINE

TINA O’BRIEN

As the Queen’s Henchman

As Snow White

AND

PRESENTS

MANCHESTER’S BIGGEST & BEST FAMILY PANTOMINE Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to Manchester we go with the spectacular family pantomime, Snow White.

Starring Tina O’Brien, (Coronation Street and Waterloo Road) as the beautiful Snow White and Andy Devine (Emmerdale) as the Wicked Queen’s Henchman, with more star casting to be announced soon.

A dazzling fairytale guaranteed to melt everyone’s hearts, see the beautiful Snow White meet her Prince, all with the help of seven special little friends.

Spectacular sets, sparkling costumes, side splitting comedy and lots and lots of fun for the whole family.

Book your tickets now for the fairest Panto of them all!

LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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Sat 4 December 2010 Sun 2 January 2011 December

Sun 5 1pm 5pm

Mon 6 No performances

Tue 7 2.30pm 7pm

Wed 8 2.30pm 7pm

Thu 9* 2.30pm 7pm

Fri 10* 2.30pm 7pm

Sat 11* 2.30pm 7pm

Sun 12 1pm 5pm

Mon 13 No performances

Tue 14 2.30pm 7pm

Wed 15 2.30pm 7pm

Thu 16 2.30pm 7pm

Fri 17 2.30pm 7pm

Sat 18* 2.30pm 7pm

Sun 19 1pm 5pm

Mon 20 No performances

Tue 21 2.30pm 7pm

Wed 22 2.30pm 7pm

Thu 23 2.30pm 7pm

DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FROM SATURDAY 18 TO FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER

SCHOOL GROUPS & YOUTH GROUPS All Seats £7.00 with 1 teacher free with every 10 children

LIVE CARD HOLDERS £12.50 off top 2 prices, £10 off 3rd & £7.50 off 4th price on Tuesday 7th December 2009 (Evening Performance) thereafter £5 off excluding Sat Eve Performances

FAMILY TICKET Family Ticket for between 3 to 6 people (Maximum 2 adults): All seats £16

GROUPS CONCESSIONS Groups 10+ £5.00 discount off top three prices Groups 20+ £5.00 discount off top three prices, plus one free ticket Groups 50+ £7.00 discount off top three prices, plus three free tickets Groups 100+: £8.00 discount off top three prices. plus 5 free tickets

GENERAL CONCESSIONS Senior Citizens / Registered Unemployed / Students / Children: £3.00 Discount off top three prices SENIOR CITIZENS Best available seats at all matinees £11.00

Supporting the Theatres for Theatres Appeal in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital www.gosh.org © 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no 235825

Sat 4* 2.30pm 7pm

Fri 24 2.30pm Sat 25 No performances

Sun 26 1pm 5pm

Mon 27 1pm 5pm

Tue 28 1pm 5pm

Wed 29 1pm 5pm

Thu 30 1pm 5pm

Fri 31 1pm 5pm January Sat 1 No performances Sun 2 1pm 5pm

*Tina O’Brien may not be appearing at performances on these dates.

Although the producers of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, Tina O’Brien is expected to perform at all shows except those listed above, subject always to illness and holidays.

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BECOME A GROUP BOOKER AND SAVE £££’S! BOOK A GROUP TODAY! As Manchester’s two premier venues for live theatre, we are proud to be able to bring our Group Bookers a wide range of quality products that reflect the diversity of taste in our audience.

We are confident that, no matter what type of group you organise or what type of show you prefer to see, we are second to none in the region for offering the very best in live entertainment at the very best prices!

MEAL DEALS

RADISSON EDWARDIAN MEAL DEAL Make your Theatre experience extra special and book our Brand New Meal Deal Package at the Radisson Edwardian’s Alto Restaurant. 2 courses £15.50, 3 courses £17.50 or 3 courses plus a glass of champagne each for £25.

In addition to this, we are also able to offer our Group Bookers a huge range of benefits.

These include: + Priority booking line (08443 72 72 72 Mon – Fri; 10am – 6pm) + Dedicated and friendly, theatre based, Group Sales team + Generous group discounts on most shows + Book now, pay later payment scheme

HARD ROCK CAFÉ MEAL DEAL Located in the centre of Manchester, the UK’s largest Hard Rock has joined with us to offer our groups a Hard Rock Café meal deal that will rock the senses and enhance any trip to the theatre.

Available on all shows, for just £14.00 per person, you will receive a choice of Entrée, Hard Rock’s signature ice cream and a soft drink. Call us now!

+ No booking or postage fees + Hospitality packages + Priority mailings + Invites to special show launches and previews + Education Packs available on some shows + Coach drop off / pick-up bays + Theatre Tours

Call us on 08443

MIDWEEK MATINEE AFTERNOON TEAS For £8.50 per person, you can enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, tea or coffee – all in The Octagon Lounge of The Midland Hotel.

72 72 72 or email us at manchestergroups@theambassadors.com

BELOW ARE SOME OF THE MANY GREAT DISCOUNTS YOU COULD RECEIVE ON OUR SHOWS JUST BY BRINGING A GROUP TO THE THEATRE! PALACE THEATRE

OPERA HOUSE

PLEASE NOTE – The following concessions apply to certain prices and performances only:

PLEASE NOTE – The following concessions apply to certain prices and performances only: Sally Morgan

GROUPS 10+ 1 in 10 go free

S4K’s A Midsummer SCHOOL GROUPS £10.00 plus 1 teacher Nights Dream free with every 10 tickets sold

Ross Noble

SENIORS/UNEMPLOYED/STUDENTS/ CHILDREN £2.00 off

ENB Romeo & Juliet

GROUPS 10+ £5 off top three prices GROUPS 20+ £6 off top three prices plus 1 free ticket GROUPS 50+ £7 off top three prices plus 3 free tickets SENIORS £13.50 for Thu mat SCHOOLS Thu mat only groups of 10 or more pupils £6 each plus one teacher attends free with every 10 pupils

80’s Mania

SENIORS/UNEMPLOYED/STUDENTS £1.50 off CHILDREN £9.25

Colin Fry Free Spirit Show

GROUPS 10+ 1 in 10 go free SENIORS/UNEMPLOYED/STUDENTS/ CHILDREN £1.00 off

Horrible Science

GROUPS 10+ Best available £11.00 SCHOOL GROUPS £6.50 teachers accompanying adults one adult with 10 children goes free

Oklahoma

GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off per ticket GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off per ticket plus 1 free ticket GROUPS 50+ £7.00 off per ticket plus 1 ticket free SENIORS/UNEMPLOYED/STUDENTS/ CHILDREN £3.00 off evening, £5 off top two prices Midweek Matinee

Motown On Tour

GROUPS 10+ £1.00 off per ticket

Vampires Rock

GROUPS 10+ £1.00 off per ticket

The Vagina Monologues

GROUPS 5+ £2.50 off per ticket plus buy 10 get 1 free SENIORS/UNEMPLOYED/STUDENTS £3.00 off

Peppa Pig’s Party

CHILDREN £2.00 off all price bands for Under 16’s FAMILY TICKET £54 Family Ticket 4 top price seats

Thriller Live

GROUPS 10+ £5 off per ticket GROUPS 20+ £7 off per ticket plus 1 free ticket SENIORS/UNEMPLOYED/STUDENTS/ CHILDREN Opening night & Fri 5pm £16.00

Witness for the Prosecution

GROUPS 10+ £3.50 off top 3 prices SCHOOLS £10 Best Available plus 1 in 10 free for midweek mat & Wed Eve SENIORS £12 Best Available for midweek matinee CHILDREN Best Available £12 on top 3 prices

Pantos on Strike

GROUPS 10+ £5 off top three prices GROUPS 20+ £5 off top three prices plus 1 free tickets GROUPS 50+ £7 off top 3 prices plus 3 free tickets SENIORS/STUDENTS £15 Best Avail Mon 8pm & Fri 5pm

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

GROUPS 10+ £5 off top three prices GROUPS 20+ £5 off top three prices plus 1 free tickets GROUPS 50+ £7 off top 3 prices plus 3 free tickets GROUPS 100+ £8 off top 3 prices plus 5 free tickets SCHOOL/YOUTH GROUPS All Seats £7.00, 1 teacher free with every 10 children SENIORS Best available seats at all applicable matinees £11.00

ABBA Mania

GROUPS 1 in 10 go free

Does not apply Sat night or Thu matinee

The Anderson GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off per ticket Wakeman Project 360 The Rocky Horror Show

GROUPS 10+ £5 off top 3 prices COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY 50+ Best seats £13.50 plus 1 in 10 free STUDENTS/SENIORS Best available £13.50 Fri 5.30pm

NBT The Nutcracker

GROUPS 10+ £5 off top three prices G-Type GROUPS 20+ £6 off top three prices plus 1 free GROUPS 50+ £7 off top 3 prices plus 3 free SENIORS/UNEMPLOYED/STUDENTS Thu 2.30pm £12.50 SCHOOLS Wed 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm £6.00 plus 1 teacher free per 10

We Will Rock You

GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon to Thu eve & midweek mat

No concessions Fri & Sat late performances

No discounts Sat 7.30pm

All details correct at time of going to print. Prices/Discounts subject to change.

No discounts Sat evening

No discounts Sat 18 to Fri 31 December

THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON RETURNS TO MANCHESTER!

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‘A SHOW I COULD SEE OVER AND OVER AGAIN - AND I HOPE I WILL!’ SIR CLIFF RICHARD

‘I LAUGHED AND I CRIED AND THEN I REJOICED!’ BARONESS BETTY BOOTHROYD

‘LOTS OF LAUGHS AND A FEW TEARS. THIS SHOW SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE’S CALENDAR’ JUNE WHITFIELD CBE

‘FUNNY, CHARMING AND A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO A GROUP OF EXTRAORDINARY, ORDINARY WOMEN’ IAN HISLOP

Photograph of original cast by John Swannell

Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now it’s returning to Manchester as part of its final tour for one week only.

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A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it’s visited before opening. Don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!’

Star cast to be announced.

MON 21 - SAT 26 FEB Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £3 off top three prices at all perfs except Fri and Sat eves with 1 in every 20 tickets free

0844 847 2484 (bkg fee) www.PalaceandOperaHouse.org.uk

THE GREATEST FEELGOOD MUSICAL THERE ARE MANY IMITATIONS BUT ONLY ONE…

PALACE THEATRE

‘PERFECT. EVERYTHING A MUSICAL SHOULD BE’ BBC

‘FAIL-SAFE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ DAILY EXPRESS

‘THE SHOW IS STILL AS FRESH AND REVITALISING AS HOLLY’S MUSIC ITSELF. THE WHOLE COMPANY DAZZLES - NO BUDDY DOES IT BETTER’ DAILY MAIL

THE ORIGINAL AND BEST IS BACK! Oh Boy! ‘The World’s most successful Rock ‘n’ Roll musical’ is back!

Come and see why this sensational show, seen by over 20 million people around the world, remains loved by audiences and critics alike.

A phenomenally multi-talented cast come together to tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Together they present two terrific hours of his greatest hits, including the timeless classics That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, Rave On, Everyday and many more.

With the Big Bopper’s Chantilly Lace and Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba completing a stellar musical line up, Buddy is a not to be missed evening of family entertainment that will have music lovers from 8 to 80 toe tapping, hand clapping and rocking in their seats!

‘AN UTTER JOY. YOU WILL LEAVE WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND A SPRING IN YOUR STEP. EXHILARATING’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

MON 28 MAR - SAT 2 APR Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm OPENING NIGHT & MIDWEEK MATINEE OFFER All tickets £18.50

0844 847 2484 (bkg fee) www.PalaceandOperaHouse.org.uk

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A WORLD PREMIERE AT THE MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE Be the first to see the dazzling new musical, Ghost, based on the phenomenal multi-Oscar winning, Box Office-breaking film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, premiering here at the Opera House on its way to London’s West End. A timeless story about the power of love, Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next trying to communicate with his girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer.

A thrilling rollercoaster ride of romance, drama and suspense, Ghost features stunning new music and lyrics by music legends Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (writer of Michael Jackson’s Man In The Mirror), and the unforgettable Unchained Melody. Bruce Joel Rubin adapts his Oscar-winning screenplay for the stage.

Directed by the multi-award-winning Matthew Warchus (Art), designed by Rob Howell, and with extraordinary, magical stage effects by Paul Kieve, illusionist for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Ghost is the theatrical event of 2011. Unmissable.

Watch the trailer, hear music tracks and join our Facebook site at

www.ghostthemusical.com

SEE GHOST THE MUSICAL BEFORE IT OPENS IN LONDON’S WEST END!

MON 28 MAR - SAT 14 MAY Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Extra mat on Tue 19 April & Tue 3rd May 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ Call 08443 72 72 72 £5 off top 3 prices for groups of 10+ £6 off top 3 prices for groups of 20+ £7 off top 3 prices for groups of 50+ (plus 2 free tickets) (Valid Monday to Thursday evenings & midweek matinees only)

0844 847 2484 (bkg fee) www.PalaceandOperaHouse.org.uk

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‘A GLORIOUS GOOD NIGHT OUT’ The Scotsman

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‘THIS WINNER WILL TAKE IT ALL’ Manchester Evening News

THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW!

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Manchester Palace Theatre welcomes the return of the internationally acclaimed musical Mamma Mia! Inspired by 22 of Abba’s greatest hits, the musical tells the story of a mother and daughter the night before the daughter’s wedding. Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny story of love, laughter and friendship has been delighting audiences around the world for over 10 years.

The hugely successful English-language International Tour premiered in Dublin in September 2004 and has since been seen by more than 3 million people in over 45 cities.

The show is returning to Manchester for 7 weeks only from 26 April 2011.

TUE 26 APR - SAT 11 JUN Mon - Sat 7.30pm* Wed & Sat 2.30pm * Except Bank Holidays Mon 2nd & Mon 30th May performances at 4pm only

‘YOU WILL, WITHOUT A DOUBT, HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE’ Newcastle Evening Chronicle

GROUPS 10+ Call 08443 72 72 72 £5 off top 3 prices for groups of 10+ £6 off top 3 prices for groups of 20+ £7 off top 3 prices for groups of 50+ (plus 2 free tickets) (Valid Monday to Thursday Performances only)

0844 847 2484 (bkg fee) www.PalaceandOperaHouse.org.uk

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ONE NIGHT SHOWS AND SPECIALS

ABBA MANIA SAT 25 SEP 7.30pm

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Abba Mania returns to the UK to bring old and new Abba fans a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been, then Abba Mania is for you!

Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, plus many more.

SHAKESPEARE 4 KIDZ

ROSS NOBLE

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM PT MON 27 - TUE 28 SEP Mon 1.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 10am & 1.30pm

NONSENSORY OVERLOAD WED 29 - THU 30 SEP 8pm

Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings. Who can resist the story of a Duke marrying his Amazonian queen, two sets of lovers who elope into the woods, feuding fairies and a naughty sprite called Puck. It’s enchanting entertainment for people of all ages. Simply a dream come true.

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Nonsensory Overload is Noble back fresh from his travels, not to mention his own TV show, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement. Now is your chance to see one of the best live comics working internationally today. Prepare your brain for a Nonsensory Overload. Presented

by Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live Ltd. Suitable for 15+

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COLE PAGE FRI 1 OCT 7.30pm

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Cole Page’s appeal is enduring and becomes clear from the very first note you hear him sing. Accompanied by the UK’s best session musicians, Cole brings to you a unique show with unbelievable music and fantastic songs. For lovers of Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr and Michael Buble, this show is a must!

Special guests include Kym Marsh and Chico.

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SAT 2 OCT 7.30pm

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Step back in time and join Europe’s Premier 1980s Experience with over 35 chart topping smash hits Live in Concert! Duran Duran, Adam Ant, Nena, The Human League, Madonna, Boy George, Cyndi Lauper, Madness, Wham, Toni Basil, plus many more… recreated live on stage. Enjoy over thirty hits of the 80s and 60 costume changes! Dig out your 80s fashions and prepare to party!!!

HISTORY OF THE BIG BANDS FRI 29 OCT 7.30pm

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Starring Darius Campbell In his most challenging role to date!

The History of the Big Bands sees Darius transport the audience on a magical musical journey revisiting some of Swing’s very best songs.

All the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders are here, music from: Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie & Buddy Rich.

JUSTIN MOORHOUSE FRI 8 OCT 7.30pm

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For one night only, Manchester stand-up legend Justin Moorhouse brings a one-off performance of his new show to the Manchester Opera house. Justin has come a long way since winning the City Life Comedian of the Year in 2000, having starred in Ken Loach’s film Looking for Eric, hosted his own daily afternoon radio show on Key 103 and starred in the hugely successful, award-winning Phoenix Nights.

FRI 8 & SAT 9 OCT 8pm

Ben Miller and Xander Armstrong will be performing a parade of characters from the TV series including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; and so many more…

VAMPIRES ROCK

WED 20 OCT 7.30pm

THU 21 OCT 7.30pm

Don’t miss two of the most celebrated Psychic Mediums Colin Fry and TJ Higgs as they deliver messages of love and comfort in their brand new Free Spirit Show. Be stunned by their breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new show as they conduct an evening of intimate communication with your loved ones.

Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

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BAFTA AWARD WINNER – BEST COMEDY PROGRAMME

COLIN FRY & TJ HIGGS OH

RHOD GILBERT

THE ARMSTRONG & MILLER SHOW

& THE CAT THAT LOOKED LIKE NICHOLAS LYNDHURST OH TUE 19 OCT 8pm Following sell-out performances earlier in the year, the Welsh wonder is back on the road by popular demand. With sensational performances on The Royal Variety Performance, Live At The Apollo, and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow under his belt, don’t miss the hottest name in comedy performing his critically acclaimed hit show.

PEPPA PIG’S PARTY OH

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die club, in search of a new bride.

Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including: We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine and I Love Rock n Roll!

SAT 23 - SUN 24 OCT Sat 1pm & 4pm Sun 10am & 1pm

OH

Oink oink – it’s Peppa Pig! Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig’s birthday.

Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant.

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MARTY WILDE’S

MOTOWN ON TOUR

BORN TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WED 27 OCT 7.30pm

FRI 29 OCT 7.30pm PT

VAGINA MONOLOGUES PT

SAT 30 OCT 7.30pm

PT

Roy G Hemming’s multi award winning Motown on Tour featuring original Drifters member Roy G Hemmings is a celebration of 50 years of Motown, with hits by The Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye,The Jacksons, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Ritchie and many many more legendary Motown artists and classic songs.Non stop all evening hits. Pure entertainment!

Based on author Eve Ensler’s Vagina Interviews, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, brave and thoroughly human stories.

This is the ultimate girls’ night out!

ANDERSON WAKEMAN 360 PROJECT

FLAWLESS

ONLY MEN ALOUD

THU 11 NOV 7.30pm

The stars of StreetDance 3D and Britain’s Got Talent have become an international phenomenon with stunning street dance and jaw dropping moves. They’ve worked with some of music’s biggest names including Madonna, Beyonce and Leona Lewis and won countless awards including World Dance Champions. See them live in this breathtaking, dizzying debut show. Don’t miss it!

Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and Jet Harris with Roxy Wilde and the Wildcats join forces in a spectacular show that will show they were…BORN TO ROCK N ROLL. Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden and Jet show us how rock ‘n’ roll shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

PT

A special evening is in store as two legends of music take to the stage. The heart and soul of progrock giants Yes, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman are reunited for an evening of music covering the Yes years, solo material and even some brand new compositions specially written for this tour.

Don’t miss it!

FRI 12 - SAT 13 NOV 7.30pm

PT

The Vagina Monologues comes to the Manchester with an all star cast including Nikki Sanderson (Coronation Street, Heartbeat), Roxanne Pallett (Emmerdale, Dancing On Ice) and Sue Jenkins (Brookside).

SUN 12 DEC 7pm After two acclaimed sell out tours in 2009, Only Men Aloud are back with a very special Christmas themed tour. The show will be a selection of festive Christmas repertoire, plus a mixture of songs from both of their albums and a few firm favourites.

Classical Brit Winners, Only Men Aloud was formed in 2000 by Tim Rhys-Evans. www.onlymenaloud.com

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES Manchester’s Palace Theatre & Opera House regularly schedule enhanced performances for certain shows. We currently have the following dates available:

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THU 16 DEC 2.30PM & 7PM

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THU 6 JAN 7.30PM TUE 11 JAN 7.30PM

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THU 12 MAY 7.30PM THU 26 MAY 7.30PM SAT 28 MAY 2.30PM SAT 11 JUNE 2.30PM For more information or to book call the Access Line on 0161 245 6605 (open 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday) or email manchesterboxoffice@theambassadors.com is also available on 0844 277 9856.

NB – Concessions are often available for patrons with a disability, check when booking for details (subject to allocation availability).

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S4K Midsummer Night’s Dream Adult Children Under 16

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£11

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All tickets £12

80’s Mania

All tickets £18.50

Justin Moorhouse

All tickets £18.50

The Armstrong & Miller Show

ENB Romeo & Juliet All perfs ex Thu mat Thu mat

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£30.50 £24.50 £30.50 £33.50

£36 £21

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£13.50

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£21

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Peppa Pig’s Party

£15.50

£13.50

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Marty Wilde

£25

£23

£21

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Colin Fry & TJ Higgs Vampires Rock

£11.50

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All Tickets £25

Motown on Tour £23.50 £22.50 £20.50 Vagina £18.50 £15.50 Monologues

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Robert Plant

£45

£40

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Thriller Live Mon - Thu eve Fri early Sat early Fri & Sat late

£30.50 £25.50 £30.50 £35.50

£25.50 £20.50 £25.50 £29.50

£20.50 £15.50 £20.50 £23.50

£15.50 £12.50 £15.50 £19.50

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Witness for the Prosecution Mon - Thu eve £23.50 £19.50 Thu mat £23.50 £19.50 Sat mat £26 £22 Fri & Sat eve £26 £22

£17.50 £17.50 £20 £20

£13.50 £13.50 £16 £16

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£16 £14 £16 £18

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Anderson Wakeman Project360

All Tickets £33.50

Flawless

All Tickets £19.50

Pantos on Strike £28.50 £23.50 £18.50 The Rocky Horror Show Mon - Thu eve Fri early Sat early Fri & Sat late

£31 £27 £31 £34

£27 £24 £27 £30

£24 £21 £24 £26

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Snow White & £24.50 £20.50 the 7 Dwarfs

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Northern Ballet The Nutcracker All perfs ex Thurs mat £31 £26 £22.50 £20 £16.50 £13.50 Thurs mat £20.50 £17.50 £15.50 £14.50 £11 £9.50

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Only Men Aloud

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Calendar Girls Mon - Thu eve Wed mat Sat mat Fri & Sat eve

£27.50 £27.50 £27.50 £29.50

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Circus of Horrors

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Rhod Gilbert Horrible Science

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Oklahoma!

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Ross Noble An Evening with Cole Page

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£40.50 £40.50 £43.50 £43.50

£37.50 £37.50 £39.50 £39.50

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Thomas & Friends Horrible Histories

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; 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; The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard.

MON 28 MAR - SAT 14 MAY