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Mon 9 - Sat 14 November Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off Mon - Wed eves & Thu mat Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all perfs

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Diary NOVEMBER

Mon 22 - Sat 27 February Dancing In The Streets

Mon 23 - Sat 28 November Absurd Person Singular

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DECEMBER Fri 4 December - Sun 10 January Sleeping Beauty

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JANUARY

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Wed 13 - Sat 16 January Spike Milligan’s Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall Thu 21 - Sat 30 January Come Dancing

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Tue 16 - Sat 20 February Romeo And Juliet Swan Lake

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Tue 16 Wed 17 Mar

Tue 23 March - Sat 10 April Evita

MAY 18

MARCH

APRIL

Mon 3 - Sat 8 May Witness For The Prosecution

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Thu 4 - Sat 13 March Laughter In The Rain

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Tue 13 - Sat 17 April Footloose The Musical

Tue 11 - Sat 15 May The Full Monty

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Tue 20 - Sat 24 April The Pirates Of Penzance

Wed 19 - Sun 23 May Snow White On Ice

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Sun 25 April Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show

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Tue 27 April - Sun 2 May The Hobbit

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Tue 16 - Wed 17 March Danza Contemporanea de Cuba Thu 18 March Jane McDonald

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Fri 19 - Sat 20 March The Sorcerer

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JUNE Tue 1 - Sat 5 June George’s Marvellous Medicine

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Gabriella from the stage version of High School Musical

Lorna Want as Princess Beauty

Star of TV and Stage

Claire Sweeney

Friday 4 December 2009 Sunday 10 January 2010

Hilarious comedian AND

Kev Orkian as The Queen’s Jester

PRESENTS

THE CHURCHILL’S SENSATIONAL FUN-PACKED FAMILY PANTOMIME!

as Carrion Wicked Fairy

Make all your dreams come true this Christmas with Sleeping Beauty!

Starring gorgeous ex-Brookside and Chicago actress Claire Sweeney as Carrion the Wicked Fairy.

This year’s hilarious and truly traditional pantomime Sleeping Beauty promises a fairytale ending for your Christmas celebrations with more jokes and join-in-fun than any other.

Not to mention show-stopping song and dance, larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes and spectacular sparkling sets.

Sleeping Beauty tells the tale of a beautiful princess who pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep – thanks to an evil spell cast upon her by the wicked fairy.

Will her true love be able to awaken her and save the kingdom from this enchantment?

Join us this Christmas to find out!

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Jeffrey Longmore

George Wood

as The Nanny

as The Prince

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Drama and creative fun for all the family based on the Sleeping Beauty story.

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AN ALL STAR CAST IN THE WEST END’S BIGGEST SEASONAL COMEDY HIT

MILLIGAN MAYHEM AND MUSIC!

Lisa Matthew Elizabeth Stephen Deborah Robert Kay Cottle Carling Beckett Grant Duncan

★★★★

‘Irresistible’ Bill Kenwright presents

Alan Ayckbourn’s

Evening Standard

★★★★ ‘Marvellous. In a class of it’s own’ Daily Mail

★★★★

★★★★

‘Joyously funny’

‘Gunfire and giggles’

The Guardian

Time Out

As we hang the mistletoe and the stockings, bake the mince-pies and wrap our presents we can also look forward to one of the West End’s biggest comedy hits: Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘savagely funny’, ‘seriously hilarious’, and ‘dazzling’ Absurd Person Singular.

Its Christmas time at the Hopcrofts and the only present they want is to succeed in scaling the social ladder. Havoc ensues at the drinks party they hold to impress their high-powered friends but that's nothing compared to what happens over the next two years when the friends return their hospitality!

Featuring an all-star cast including Lisa Kay, best-known as Nurse Carol Cassidy in ITV1’s Heartbeat, Elizabeth Carling, well-known for her lead performances in Casualty, Goodnight Sweetheart and Barbara, Matthew Cottle, who starred in the hilarious BBC comedy Game On, Stephen Beckett, well-known from Coronation Street and The Bill, Deborah Grant, whose numerous starring roles include Bergerac and the BBC’s hit series Not Going Out and Robert Duncan, best known as Gus from the Channel Four cult comedy hit Drop the Dead Donkey.

A classic comedy with outrageous characters this is Ayckbourn at his best!

★★★★

‘Hilarious. A timeless classic’ Daily Express

★★★★ ‘Delightful’ Evening Standard

Mon 23 - Sat 28 November Mon - Thu & Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Fri eve 7.15pm

Wed 13 - Sat 16 January Wed - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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Spike Milligan’s celebrated war memoirs take to the road in this gloriously absurd and exuberant hit comedy drama with live music, which has had both audiences and critics in stitches.

High comedy and tragedy collide as we follow Gunner Milligan and his jazz quartet, adrift on the tide of great historic events, discovering how humour, music and comradeship enabled a hapless bunch of young men to prevail against the might of the Nazi War machine.

Actor musicians capture the spirit of the time performing lively renditions of the jazz greats Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Honeysuckle Rose, Kalamazoo and many more.

★★★★ ‘Fond and faithfully barmy’

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FORMER KINKS FRONTMAN IN MAGICAL NEW MUSICAL Bill Kenwright presents The Theatre Royal Stratford East production of a new musical

‘Put on your dancing shoes and get on down there!’

Mail On Sunday

Churchill Theatre Production Music and lyrics by RAY DAVIES

Step back in time and get ready to dance with Ray Davies’ award-winning musical hit Come Dancing.

Originally produced at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Come Dancing was a sell-out sensation that received rave reviews and public acclaim at every spectacular performance!

Book by RAY DAVIES & PAUL SIRETT Directed by KERRY MICHAEL

Come Dancing is written by and stars the former front man of The Kinks, Ray Davies, who penned some of the greatest songs in pop history.

Come Dancing takes us back to the Palais Ballrooms of the 1950s, where thousands would dance and romance at a time when rock ’n’ roll was bursting onto the scene.

Featuring impressive dance routines and a heart warming tale of teenage romance, the story is full of classic hits and wonderful new songs in a show as timeless as its star.

★★★★ ‘A powerfully nostalgic toe-tapping musical’ Whats On Stage

Davies has always been known for his ability to tell stories with his music, and this unforgettable musical is no different.

Come Dancing is as moving as it is rocking!

Thu 21 - Sat 30 January Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off Mon - Thu eves (except Thu 21) Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all perfs (except Thu 21, Fri 22, Sat 23 mat & Thu mat) Friends First Night Special All tickets £18 FERRARI’S Meal Deal £35 BASIL Meal Deal £33

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Original cast photos

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MOSCOW CITY BA LLET RETURNS !

Founded in 1988 by former Bolshoi soloist and choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, Moscow City Ballet has become one of Russia’s most successful touring companies. We are delighted to welcome them back to Bromley with two major productions from the Russian classical repertoire, accompanied by its 27 piece orchestra.

Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is one of the best-known love stories and the ballet is set to Prokofiev’s dramatic score, a masterpiece of 20th century music. Come and experience the hustle and bustle of Renaissance Verona as it is brought to life in this powerful production.

This ballet follows the fate of the star-crossed teenage lovers from their first meeting to their untimely and tragic death.

Swan Lake Swan Lake is one of the world’s favourite ballets, and is set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. This flawless production is a stunning demonstration of the precision, artistry and sheer grace for which Moscow City Ballet is renowned throughout the world. You will be moved by this fairytale which follows the fate of Prince Siegfried when he falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette. The ballet’s soaring climax sees the power of true love conquer the forces of evil.

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A WILDE AND WITTY COMEDY WITH A TERRIFIC LINE-UP

THE HIT WEST END SHOW BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Bill Kenwright presents

Oscar Wilde’s

Lee Mead stars as Lord Arthur Savile Starring Adapted by

Trevor Baxter Directed by

Christopher Luscombe

Gary Wilmot Lee Mead Derren Nesbitt David Ross Louisa Clein and Kate O’Mara ‘This comedy gem is fantastic fun!’

Daily News

Bill Kenwright follows up his recent critically acclaimed revivals of Oscar Wilde’s plays with Trevor Baxter’s adaptation of this celebrated story.

Fresh from success in Any Dream Will Do and the title role in Joseph in the West End, the multi-talented Lee Mead makes his comedy debut starring as Lord Arthur. Opposite him, an all-star cast is led by the legendary Gary Wilmot, (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Me and My Girl), Kate O’Mara (Dynasty, Bad Girls), David Ross (The Green Green Grass), Derren Nesbitt (Special Branch, Where Eagles Dare) and Louisa Clein (Judge John Deed).

Lord Arthur Savile is deliriously happy: a pillar of Victorian society, he’s on the verge of marriage to the lovely Sybil. Then an encounter with a clairvoyant reveals that he is destined to commit murder, and Arthur decides that to protect his future wife, he must commit this bloody deed before he marries. As he sets about deciding which of his family and friends could be most conveniently eliminated, chaos predictably ensues…

This delightfully daffy comedy has a deceptive vein of black humour, sprinkled with Wilde’s inimitable one-liners.

‘An absolutely Wilde evening. It’d be a crime to miss it!’

The Gazette

Mon 1 – Sat 6 February Mon – Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off Mon – Wed eve Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all eve perfs Under 21s Special £15 Mon – Thu eves & mats FERRARI’S Meal Deal £33

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Motown’s Greatest Hits

‘If there’s one stage show you have to see, this is it!’

Capital Radio

Featuring the legendary Motown classics: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, My Girl, Dancing In The Streets, I’ll Be There, Stop In The Name Of Love, Tears Of A Clown, Tracks Of My Tears Experience the energy, emotion and electricity of Motown with Dancing In The Streets; a spectacular celebration of the music that came from the heart of Detroit!

After wowing audiences for three years in the West End and a sell-out date at the Churchill in 2008, Ivor Novello Award-winning director Keith Strachan brings this hit show back to Bromley.

Made famous by such legendary artists as The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, The Supremes and Smokey Robinson, Motown broke down barriers around the world whilst producing some of the most influential and enduring songs of the 20th Century. With a full supporting company of singers, dancers and an amazing live band, Dancing In The Streets re-creates the energy, style and music of all your favourite Motown stars!

Mon 22 - Sat 27 February Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Sat mat 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off Mon - Wed eves Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all perfs

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Photos of West End cast

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THE SINGER. THE SONGWRITER. THE SURVIVOR. THE LEGEND! Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield present

The inspirational story featuring all his classic hits:

THE NEIL SEDAKA STORY

Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Love Will Keep Us Together, Amarillo (Is This The Way To), Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Oh! Carol, Calendar Girl, Laughter In The Rain, King Of Clowns, Stairway To Heaven, I Go Ape, Solitaire, Little Devil and many more

A NEW MUSICAL FEATURING ALL HIS CLASSIC HITS

Churchill Theatre Production

From the producers of smash hit rock ‘n’ roll musicals including Dreamboats and Petticoats, The Roy Orbison Story and Elvis The Musical, comes Laughter In The Rain, a brand new show based on the rise, fall and rise again of pop music’s ultimate survivor...Neil Sedaka.

With a career spanning six decades, including nine smash hit singles (three of which became Number One), Neil Sedaka has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From the innocent 50s to the cynical 70s and beyond, he has written and performed some of the world’s most beloved pop songs including Oh, Carol, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Solitaire, Calendar Girl, Amarillo, Laughter in the Rain and many more.

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ALL NEIL SEDAKA’S HITS IN THIS BRAND NEW MUSICAL

Laughter In The Rain - a remarkable story of triumph against the odds.

Thu 4 - Sat 13 March Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Friends First Night Special All tickets £19 Ambassador Friends £5 off Mon - Thu eves (2nd week) Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off Sat 6 eve & all perfs 2nd week (except Thu mat)

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FROM THE HEAT OF CUBA, COMES THE HEART OF DANCE

G&S AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! Opera della Luna present

‘Some of the best dancers I have ever danced with’ Carlos Acosta

Dance Consortium presents

‘Ensemble playing at its best’ Evening Standard

Cuba today produces some of the world’s finest contemporary and ballet dancers. Leading the field is the unique and exciting Danza Contemporanea de Cuba who this year celebrate an outstanding 50 years of excellence with their first ever major UK tour.

Tue 16 & Wed 17 March Tue & Wed eves 7.45pm

World famous, but rarely seen outside of Cuba, this breath-taking company of 21 dancers bring the heat and passion of Cuba to the stage with an eclectic mix of contemporary dance fused with Afro-Caribbean and Spanish styles. Working with the very best choreographers of the moment, including dance superstar Rafael Bonachela (co-choreographer of Kylie’s Showgirl World Tour), these extraordinary dancers move seamlessly from classical to contemporary to Cuban.

Schools All tickets £12

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba is not just about performing technically difficult steps, it’s about the Cuban way of life – sensual, mystical, emotional - and comes from the heart. This is a rare chance to catch this passionate, visually stunning and beautiful company on tour.

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Opera della Luna’s brand new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s first success moves the story from its quaint Victorian setting to sleepy rural Britain in the 1970s.

John Wellington Wells, the celebrated dealer in ‘magic and spells’, spreads chaos and havoc in an unsuspecting country village when he places a powerful aphrodisiac in the village hall teapot. The resulting revelations are indeed ‘a marvellous illusion, a terrible surprise!’

Opera della Luna have earned themselves a matchless reputation, now celebrating 15 years of acclaimed productions of Gilbert and Sullivan, Offenbach and Johann Strauss touring to theatres all over the UK. Their recent production of Die Fledermaus played to sell-out houses and gained rave reviews.

Fun, funky and full of frolics, don’t miss this fresh production of what is probably the most rarely performed of all Gilbert and Sullivan’s operettas.

‘I can’t wait to see what this inspired company will do to Gilbert and Sullivan next.’

Manchester Evening News

Fri 19 - Sat 20 March Fri & Sat eve 7.45pm Under 21s Special All tickets £15

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ONLY UK PERFORMANCES PR IOR TO INTERNATIONAL TOUR ‘Everything about this show is spectacular. As good, if not better, than any of its predecessors. Truly magnificent’

TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MASTERPIECE

Whats On Stage Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents

THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR! Featuring some of the most famous and inspiring stage music ever written, including the classic songs Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night Of A Thousand Stars, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me and Another Suitcase In Another Hall, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical Evita plays for three weeks at the Churchill Theatre on its only planned UK tour date.

‘There has never been a musical as dramatically exciting as Evita’ Time Out

‘The sets are vast, the costumes fabulous, but above all it is the performances that are most memorable’ Whats On Stage

Bringing to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita tells the story from her young and ambitious beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood.

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar-winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand new production of the smash hit show truly promises to be the theatrical event of the year!

Tue 23 March - Sat 10 April Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Friends First Night Special £23 Ambassador Friends £5 off Mon - Wed eves & Thu mats Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all perfs Under 21s Special £20 Mon - Thu eves & all mats ®

STAGETEXT Captioned Performance Wed 7 Apr 7.45pm Audio Described Perf Thu 27 Mar 2.30pm

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LAVISH REVIVAL OF THE MUSICAL CLASSIC DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

TOP LOCAL TALENT

‘Too good for words’ Kentish Times (review of a previous RLOS production)

Gilbert and Sullivan’s

Presented by Ravensbourne Light Operatic Society

The London Metro

Ravensbourne Light Operatic Society returns to the Churchill Theatre with this Broadway and West End smash hit. Footloose The Musical tells the story of city boy Ren who moves to small town America where dancing is banned.

Pulsating with energy this fast paced musical gets audiences on their feet.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberg Ltd on behalf of R&H Theatricals.

Paul Nicholas stars in this lively rendition of one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic operas supported by full cast and orchestra.

Tue 13 - Sat 17 April Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £1.50 off Tue - Thu eves (max 2 tickets) Silver & Platinum Friends £1.50 off Tue - Sat eves (max 2 tickets)

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Nicholas

‘A real G&S treat’

There’s just no stopping the music!

The show is packed full of electrifying dancing and classic eighties hits including: Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and the title track Footloose.

Starring Paul

Orphaned pirates, flat-footed policemen and a bevy of blushing beauties (the daughters of Major General Stanley) are the perfect ingredients for a fabulous feast of Gilbert and Sullivan. Elegantly recreating the original period settings and costumes, this acclaimed production combines Sullivan’s ever-popular and sparkling score with what has to be the most topsy-turvy of all Gilbert’s plots. Venture with us into the swashbuckling world of Frederic the pirate apprentice, who – born on February 29th in a leap year – won’t ‘come of age’ until he is 84!

‘This visually delicious production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s pirate nonsense’ The Times

Tue 20 - Sat 24 April Tue - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Friends First Night Special All Tickets £19.50 Ambassador Friends £5 off Wed & Thu eve Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all perfs (except Thu mat) Under 21s Special All tickets £15

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THE BEST-SELLING FANTASY NOVEL LIVE ON STAGE!

KILLER THRILLER FROM THE UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF CRIME Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with Agatha Christie Ltd presents

‘A company that clearly understands and loves Christie’s work’ Windsor Express

STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED

JRR Tolkien’s

Adapted by Glyn

Robbins

Directed by Roy

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, Witness For The Prosecution.

Marsden

Enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of the best-selling fantasy novel ever written, in this fresh, spectacular live theatre production with sparkling new magical effectsperfect for Hobbit fans both young and old.

Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented Hobbit, has his life turned upside down when he is chosen by Gandalf the Sorcerer to join Thorin Oakenshield, exiled king of the Dwarves, on his quest to reclaim their kingdom and treasure.

A frightening but magical journey - a journey from which they may never return.

The adventurers battle through the Misty Mountains, wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms, narrowly escaping Trolls, Goblins, Wolves and Giant Spiders. Finally Bilbo alone must face the guardian of the treasure, the most feared dragon in all Middle Earth - Smaug...

Join us as we travel ‘there and back again’.

Tue 27 April - Sun 2 May Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 1.30pm Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off Tue - Wed eves & Thu mat Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all perfs Under 16s Special £15 all perfs Schools All tickets £10 Tue - Thu

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Emily French, an elderly woman who plans to leave her considerable estate to the charming young Leonard, is found dead. Murdered. Though he protests his innocence, Leonard quickly becomes the prime suspect. His plea hinges on his wife’s testimony, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious young woman, bearing an unexpected clue. Will the truth be revealed in time or will Leonard be declared guilty at the hands of the Witness for the Prosecution?

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.

‘The Agatha Christie Theatre Company always delivers a thrilling night out’ The Herald

Mon 3 - Sat 8 May Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Friends First Night Special £19 Ambassador Friends £5 off Mon - Wed eves Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all evening perfs Under 21s Special All tickets £15 ®

STAGETEXT Captioned Performance Sat 8 May 2.30pm

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Some scenes may be frightening for children aged under 8

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THE COOLEST FAIRYTALE OF THEM ALL!

TOP LOCAL TALENT

Presented by WWOS

‘Breathtaking and stunning to watch’

WWOS return to the Churchill following their critically acclaimed productions of The Producers and The Witches Of Eastwick, to present this most daring of all musicals!

Whatsonstage.com

Released in 1997, The Full Monty stormed the UK Box Office becoming the most successful British screen comedy ever. As a film, The Full Monty won the Evening Standard Award for Best Film. This adaptation won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical and received nominations for a staggering nine Tony Awards.

All the characters, laughter and tenderness of the film that the whole world fell in love with are brought vividly to life in this triumphant stage musical.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberg Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

‘The Producers was slick and stylish and filled the large stage of the Churchill Theatre with exuberance and panache’ NODA www.wwos.org.uk Warning: This production contains strong language and brief nudity!

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Tue 11 May - Sat 15 May Tue - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £1.50 off Tue - Thu eves (max 2 tickets) Silver & Platinum Friends £1.50 off Tue - Sat eves (max 2 tickets)

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The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best-loved fairytale of all time, Snow White.

The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial acrobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience.

This spell-binding show promises to be lavish and spectacular, dazzling the whole family with its sheer beauty and elegance.

‘Superb ice dance spectacular’ Eastern Daily Press

Wed 19 - Sun 23 May Wed - Sat eves 7pm Thu, Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off Wed & Thu eve & Thu mat Silver & Platinum Friends £5 off all performances Schools All tickets £12 Wed & Thu eves Under 18s All tickets £15

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EYE-POPPING FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

Music and comedy-one night only

Press comments on previous BSC Roald Dahl Productions

‘Spectacular fun for all the family’ Metro

‘A runaway triumph’ The Evening Mail

‘An excellent, eyepopping production.

Outstanding!’

Aberdeen Post

‘Brought wonderfully to life in this gem of a production.

Not to be missed’ By

Roald Dahl

Adapted by

David Wood

We present Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper.

But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen.

And George’s adventure has just begun!

The Birmingham Stage Company is back on tour with a brand new adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories. It follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Horrible Histories, Why The Whales Came and Danny The Champion Of The World. If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George And His Marvellous Medicine!

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The Sunday Mercury

Tue 1 - Sat 5 June Tue - Sat eves 7pm Wed - Sat mats 2pm Family Ticket (4) £49 Sign Language Interpreted Performance Thu 3 Jun, 2pm Under 16s Special £11 all perfs

0844 871 7620 (bkg fee) www.ambassadortickets.com/bromley

Jane McDonald

Katy Brand’s Big Ass Tour

A magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star, the incomparable Jane McDonald. An amazing event featuring many of the best loved songs from Jane’s fabulous repertoire.

Katy Brand is taking her Big Ass on tour. Join the British Comedy Award Winner and star of ITV2’s Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show, Have I Got News For You and Peep Show, for an evening of anarchic comedy, celebrity satire, music spoofs and much, much more.

Join us for a warm and compelling evening’s entertainment which is proving a smash hit throughout the UK. Jane, together with her brilliant musicians and backing singers, brings the audience to their feet night after night.

Following the success of her hit TV show, Katy is returning to her live roots with this silly, sassy and smart evening of comedy. Featuring old favourites and new material, there’s something here for everyone.

Suitable for 14+ yrs

Definitely an evening not to be missed.

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Creative Learning

We’re brilliant at having fun!

Children and young people

Adults

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Early Years Drama (3 - 5 yrs) Tuesdays 3.45pm - 4.30pm £50pp per term

Baby Ballet Saturdays 9.30am - 10.15am & 10.30am - 11.15pm £50pp per term

Family Pantomime Workshops Come along as a family and have fun in a panto themed drama workshop. Take part in fun drama games and panto themed fun before the show one way or another we will have you shouting ‘he’s behind you!’

Sat 19 Dec 10.30am - 12.30pm & Sun 3 Jan 3pm - 4.30pm (sign language interpreted workshop with Donna Ruane) £5pp

Act One Reception (5 - 7 yrs) Saturdays 9.30am - 10.30am £60 per term Act One Beginners (8 - 9 yrs / 10 - 11 yrs) Saturdays 10.45am - 12.15am / 12.30pm - 2pm £70pp per term

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Naughty Toes Jazz Dance (5 - 7 yrs) Saturdays 11.45am - 12.30pm £50pp per term Junior Dance (6 - 10 yrs) Mondays 4.30pm - 5.30pm £5pp per session

Young Company 1 (12 - 14 yrs) Tuesdays 5pm - 7pm £80pp per term

Senior Dance (11 - 16 yrs) Mondays 5.30pm - 6.30pm £5pp per session

Young Company 2 (15 - 18 yrs) Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm £80pp per term

Kickers Performance Troupe Mondays 6.30pm - 7.30pm £5pp per session

Slow Motion Fun and social dance class for the early retired.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.30am - 1.30pm Very Naughty Toes Burlesque Dance Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm Adult Tap Thursdays 7.45pm - 8.45pm £5pp per session Act Two Drama Class (18+) Saturdays 11am - 1pm £80pp per term

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POST AND PRE-SHOW TALKS

Post and pre-show talks involve performers or members of the creative teams and are open to everyone. A unique chance to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask!

Spike Milligan’s Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall post-show, Fri 15 Jan

WORKSHOPS Evita Sing-Along Workshop (18+ yrs) A rare chance to take part in a singing workshop with a West End Musical Director; please familiarise yourself with a song from the musical before the workshop. Come and reveal your talents!

Sat 27 Mar 2pm - 4pm £5pp

Laughter In The Rain post-show, Tue 9 Mar

Marvellous Medicine Making Workshop Fun making and drama workshop to celebrate the Roald Dahl classic coming to the Churchill. Fri 16 Apr. 5 - 7 yrs 11am - 12pm 8-10 yrs 12.30pm - 2.30pm £5pp

NEW! Act Three Drama Class (early retired) Tuesdays 11.30am - 1pm £80 pp per term Rehearsal Room A creative fun drama class for those who love fun and have time on their hands.

The Hobbit Promenade Adventure (11 - 15 yrs) Create and explore the world of The Hobbit in this two day workshop. Suitable for budding actors and designers.

Wed 14 & Thu 15 Apr 11am - 4pm £50pp

To book classes please call 0844 871 7620.

For more information on all events please call the Creative Learning department on 020 8464 7131.

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba post-show, Tue 16 Mar The Sorcerer post-show, Fri 19 Mar The Pirates Of Penzance pre-show with Director Peter Mulloy, Wed 21 April

www.anightlessordinary.org.uk

Subsidised places for all classes are available for those on income support.

All events except talks must be booked in advance.

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Access Bookings 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) Type Talk 18001 0871297 5477 (textphone user) Type Talk 18002 0871297 5477 (hearing person) Facsimile 020 8290 8248 www.ambassadortickets.com/ bromley (bkg fee)

YOUNG CHILDREN F Children under 5 may not be admitted to the theatre except for family shows (indicated by symbol on show pages of this Brochure).

SEATING PLAN Price bands will vary according to each production.

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DINNER AND A SHOW The Churchill has teamed up with two local restaurants to offer great value ‘ticket and meal’ deals on selected shows. Look for the Restaurant symbol on the show pages. To book or for more details call Ticket Sales on 0844 871 7620 (bkg fee). Discount Terms and Conditions apply.

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ACCESS FOR ALL Please advise us in advance of any special needs you or anyone in your party may have. The Ticket Sales staff will be happy to help in any way they can and to offer advice at the time of booking - all wheelchair spaces must be reserved at time of booking.

■ Direct access from the Foyer to Auditorium Circle with space for nine wheelchairs, subject to availability.

■ One wheelchair space available in the stalls (no accessible toilet at this level).

■ There is a platform lift from the Circle Foyer to the Circle Bar and Terrace.

■ Accessible toilet in the Circle Foyer ■ Orange/Blue Badge holders can park in Churchill Way. ■ Infrared hearing equipment is available from Ticket Sales, with a £5 refundable deposit on equipment.

■ A loop audio system is installed at the Ticket Sales counter.

This brochure and access details are available in Large Print or on audio cassette. Call 020 8464 7131 to request a copy.

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DISCOUNTS A range of discounts are available, under the following Terms & Conditions: ■ Only one discount may apply to any one ticket.

■ Tickets at discounted rates are subject to availability at any particular performance and for any particular seat, at the absolute discretion of The Churchill, which reserves the right to offer unpublished discounts.

■ Under 16s, full-time students, registered unemployed and Senior Citizens receive a £2 discount on selected seats for particular performances.

For further details contact the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 7696 (Mon - Thu 9am - 6.30pm, Fri 9am - 6pm and Sat 10am - 4pm)

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Schools, Colleges and Universities Tickets from £10 are available on selected performances for Groups of 10+.

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BOOKING TICKETS The Churchill spends £1 of the price you pay for your ticket on improving your theatre. A transaction fee of £2.75 will be added to all telephone, online, postal and fax bookings, excluding Friends and Group bookings, and productions marked ** where a per ticket fee of £2.75 and £1 postage charge will apply. Ticket prices are subject to up to a £2 booking fee online. If you reserve, payment is required within three days, or one day prior to the performance, whichever is sooner. You may book in person at the Churchill: Mon-Sat 10am8pm (6pm on non performance dates).

If you pay by cheque, without a cheque guarantee card, tickets will be sent out within 10 days.

Groups of 10 + Varying ticket discounts are available on most shows.

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By Train Bromley South (London Victoria), Bromley North (London Charing Cross and London Bridge)

By Bus All routes to Bromley Centre Parking Parking Recommended Bromley town centre car parks are the Pavilion Car Park (Kentish Way, BR1 3EF) and the Hill Car Park (Beckenham Lane, BR2 0DA). There is a Coach Park in Churchill Way. The information in this Brochure was correct at the time of going to press. The Churchill reserves the right to alter the advertised programme, facilities, and discount availability if necessary at its sole discretion.

Data Protection The Churchill is managed by Churchill Theatre Bromley Ltd, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group. We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments within the Group. We also seek to secure information and special offers for you from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive this information each time you book.

Price Band

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Absurd Person Singular

£27

£25

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Sleeping Beauty Standard ticket prices Fri 4 - Sun 6 Dec Sat 19 - Sun 27 Dec

£25 £18 £25

£23 £18 £25

£21 £18 £25

Spike Milligan’s Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall Wed & Thu eves Thu & Sat mats Fri & Sat eves

£22 £20 £25

£20 £20 £22

£18 £20 £19

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£26 £29

£21

£21

£21

£25

£27 £29

£25 £27

£22 £25

£31 £33

Lord Arthur Saville’s Crime Mon - Sat eves Thu & Sat mat

£26 £20

£24 £20

£19 £20

£30

Romeo and Juliet Swan Lake Tue - Sat eves Thu & Sat mats

£31 £26

£27 £21

£22 £18

£34 £29

Laughter In The Rain WEEK ONE Thu & Fri eves & Sat mat Sat eve WEEK TWO Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Thu mat Fri & Sat eves Danza Contemporanea de Cuba Jane McDonald Thu eve

£25 £27

£21 £27

£23 £25

£21 £25

£23 £25

£21 £22

£29 £31

£25 £31

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£27 £22 £25

£24 £22 £22

£18 £22 £17

£31 £26 £29

The Hobbit Tue - Thu perfs Fri - Sun perfs

£22 £25

£20 £23

£18 £20

Witness For The Prosecution Mon - Sat eves Thu & Sat mats

£26 £20

£24 £20

£19 £20

The Full Monty Tue eve, Thu & Sat mats Wed - Sat eves

£17 £19

£17 £17

£17 £17

Snow White On Ice Wed - Sat eves Thu, Sat & Sun mats

£27 £24

£24 £21

£21 £18

£31 £28

George’s Marvellous Medicine Adults Children

£16 £11

£16 £11

£16 £11

£20 £15

SEATING PLAN Price bands will vary according to each production.

★ BEST SEATS

Book early and sit in the guaranteed very best seats. Friends discounts are not applicable on these seats.

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£27 £21 £29

£22

£25 £21 £27

£22

£33.50 £31.50

£22 £21 £25

£22

£31 £25 £33

£26

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The Sorcerer Fri & Sat eves

£21

£19

£17

£25

Evita Mon - Thu eves & Sat mats Thu mats Fri & Sat eves

£30 £28 £33

£27 £25 £29

£20 £18 £22

£34 £32 £37

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£16

£16

£19

£17.50

£16

Footloose Tue eve & Thu mat Wed - Sat eves & Sat mat

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Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show £19.50** £19.50** £19.50**

Come Dancing Thu 21, Fri 22, Sat 23 mat & Thu 28 mat Sat 23 eve, Mon -Thu eves & Sat 30 mat Fri 29 & Sat 30 eves

Dancing In The Streets Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves

Price Band The Pirates Of Penzance Tue - Sat eves Thu mat Sat mat

Design swd.uk.com Print Aldridge Print Group

Friends Hotline 0844 871 7640 (9am - 10pm Mon - Sat / 10am - 8pm Sun)

GROUP BOOKINGS

the venue.

Hearing dogs and guide dogs are welcome in the theatre. Please inform the Box Office at the time of booking.

■ Disabled people and their escort are entitled to £5 off all perfs.

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AMBASSADOR FRIENDS BOOK FIRST AND SAVE MONEY! ON SALE DATES Platinum Friends Thu 19 Nov Silver Friends Sat 21 Nov Ambassador Friends Mon 23 Nov General Public Wed 25 Nov

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP The Churchill Theatre is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), currently the largest theatre group in the West End and separately, the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 23 venues.

ATG currently owns and operates 10 high profile West End Theatres: the Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Phoenix, Playhouse, Piccadilly, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors, Woking; Theatre Royal Brighton; Victoria Hall and Regent Theatre in Stokeon-Trent; Milton Keynes Theatre; Churchill Theatre, Bromley; Richmond Theatre; King’s and Theatre Royal in Glasgow and New Wimbledon Theatre.

Current and recent ATG successes in London include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Elling, Guys and Dolls and West Side Story.

This publication was produced to ISO14001 Environmental Management System standard and 95% of the waste created during the process was recycled. The materials used included vegetable oil inks, elemental chlorine free pulp and fibre from PEFC managed forests. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.

Groups Hotline (10+) 0844 871 7696 (Mon-Thu 9am-6.30pm, Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 10am-4pm)

Friends discounts normally apply to price bands A & B only.

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