Folkestone’s Winter/Spring Brochure

Box Office 0844 847 1776 (Bkg fee) www.leascliffhall.co.uk

winter / spring 2010

welcome to your seasonal guide

the channel suite at the leas cliff hall

This season at the Leas Cliff Hall is packed with a selection of great acts to suit every taste. We have some fantastic shows so make sure you book your tickets now to ensure you have the best seats in the house.

On your next visit, you’ll notice a big change that we have implemented following customer feedback. We now open the bar areas earlier for most seated shows. 2011 will see other improvements made to the venue as the restoration levy allows us to carry out extensive structural work in Coasters Bar as well replacing the floor. We are also installing a new PA in the Grand Hall and now have Cloud wifi for our customers and visiting productions.

Don’t forget you can keep up to date with all the latest news and announcements from the Leas Cliff Hall by subscribing to e-newsletters at www.leascliffhall.org.uk, you can also become a fan of the Leas Cliff Hall by joining our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LeasCliffHallFolkestone.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Leas Cliff Hall very soon.

Stephen Levine General Manager

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.

Managed by Atg Owned and supported by Shepway District Council

The Channel Suite has a variety of layouts and can be designed to perfectly suit the occasion you have in mind.

This unique flexibility means that we can cater for any size of event, be it an intimate gathering of ten or an elaborate affair for 250. The panoramic balcony offers breath-taking views of the English Channel and soft multi-coloured controllable lighting ensures a stunning ambience, whatever the time of day or night.The simple, chic and modern decor is the perfect backdrop for you to create whatever style of event you desire.Whether you are planning a wedding, dinner dance, birthday party, reunion, retirement, anniversary or Christmas party; any and every occasion can be catered for.

For further information about the venue and to arrange a viewing, please contact us by one of the means shown below.

01303 228606 www.leascliffhall.co.uk lchfunctions@leascliffhall.co.uk

aladdin

chris barber

shakespeare 4 kidz

Jethro

sarah millican Chatterbox

the elo experience

Join Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and Widow Twankey as they take you on a magic carpet ride for Folkestone’s spectacular pantomime!

At the remarkable age of 80, Chris Barber still leads a band that stands out as one of the finest, if not the finest, of its kind anywhere in the world.

As Jethro paces the stage from side to side, you’ll hear hilarious antics of rural comedy delivered to you in a warm, Cornish accent.

With all the ingredients that panto audiences have come to expect; Aladdin is guaranteed to keep big kids as well as little ones entertained, so book your tickets now before evil Abanazar takes them all away!

The Big Chris Barber Band feature everything from New Orleans to blues to late 20’s Ellington, played with extraordinary panache and skill. Chris Barber is an icon of traditional jazz in the UK.

It’s enchanting entertainment for people of all ages because the most famous lines are woven into easyto-understand modern language. Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all. The Bard’s comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz.

Star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and of comedy Best Newcomer, Sarah Millican has announced an extension to her hugely popular debut tour, Chatterbox, which opened to rave reviews in August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

30 years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. A group of talented musicians are currently touring UK theatres bringing the most popular songs back to the stage. This show, recently back from Las Vegas, is not to be missed!

thu 23 dec - sun 23 jan

sat 5 feb 7.30pm £20 19 18

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Jethro has sold over 4 million stand-up comedy DVD’s to date so isn’t it about time you came and experienced some serious nonsensical twaddle!

Suitable for 16+

Special School Offer: All tickets £10, 1 teacher for every 10 students goes free. tue 8 feb 10.30am & 1.30pm £17 (Child £11)

‘An outstanding hour from one of the best comedians in the country’ Scotsman

Sat 12 Feb 7.30pm £19.50 18.50 G

thu 24 feb 8pm £15

fri 4 mar 7.30pm £20 c

Box office 0844 847 1776 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

circus of horrors

10cc

jimmy carr laughter therapy

joe brown

American Superslam Wrestling

disco inferno

essence of ireland

g* mania

charlie landsborough

the tribute to abba - forever

The show contains some of the greatest, most bizarre & beautiful circus acts on earth; from dare devil flying trapeze and a vampiric crow woman suspended only by her hair to whirlwind roller skaters to sword swallowers. All this plus pickled & bendy people, Voodoo Warriors, Knife throwers and an almighty cast of 26 of the wildest, weirdest but most of all greatest performers on earth.

10cc, one of the most successful groups of the 70’s embark on a nationwide tour in Spring 2011. Join Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens as they perform hit after hit including Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Donna, Art For Art’s Sake, Good Morning Judge, The Things We Do For Love, I’m Mandy Fly Me and of course Life Is A Minestrone.

Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. Laughter Therapy is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter.

This country’s premier Rock & Roll legend, Joe Brown, returns to Folkestone after another remarkable year.

2008 marked Joe’s 50th year as a professional entertainer and shows he truly is one of this country’s best loved, enduring, and most acclaimed musicians.

Joe, along with his band, is back by popular demand in another two-hour musical celebration.

Enjoy an action packed Championship line up of top British Title Holders against the challengers of the rest of the world. Don’t miss the best value family entertainment sports event ever - over two hours of top action!

Back by popular demand!

Join DJ’s JM Sounds and Paul French for the ultimate party night with a mixture of disco and soul music from the 70’s & 80’s. So dig out your boogie shoes and hustle down to the Leas Cliff Hall when Disco Inferno returns with more classic hits and dance floor fillers.

Described by the Irish World as ‘entirely unique’ and ‘highly recommended’, the critically acclaimed Essence of Ireland is a breathtaking show featuring the very best of Irish Music and Dance. Back by popular demand!

Ten of the biggest stars of reality TV shows, including The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, create the ultimate pop group for a spectacular concert inspired by the smash hit TV phenomenon Glee. This highoctane, feel-good production showcases jaw-dropping choreography and brilliant new arrangements of classic tracks including Don’t Stop Believin’ and Gold Digger

Charlie and his five-piece band are well known for keeping concertgoers enthralled. His engaging anecdotes captivate audiences wherever he performs - he is as entertaining as he is melodic and there’s always a good dose of humour thrown in.

His music ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem, and really hits the spot.

The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with incredible attention to detail as the lyrics penned

by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony.

thu 24 mar 7.30pm £24.50 22.50

fri 25 mar 7pm £16 (Child £13) f

thu 31 mar 7.30pm £24 22 20

thu 7 apr 7.30pm £18.50 17

sat 9 apr 7.30pm £19.50 18.50 C g

Suitable for 16+ fri 11 mar 7.30pm £26 21 19 11 C G l e

If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine.

Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass.

www.essenceofireland.co.uk

Suitable for 16+ thu 17 mar 7.30pm £26 24

mon 21 mar 7.30pm £25

‘If you liked Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Spirit of the Dance, you will love this show, because it’s even better!’ Southampton Echo

sat 26 mar 8pm £11 g

wed 30 mar 7.30pm £23 21.50 C l e

Stunning visuals, non-stop choreography and top-class musicianship ensures that the Tribute to ABBA Forever captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this spectacular show.

Box office 0844 847 1776 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

milton jones dan clark lion whisperer Live

the solid silver 60’s show

the rma concert chippendales : band most wanted

vienna festival ballet present

billy fury halfway to paradise

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD

the british pink floyd show

magic of motown

You know the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week. As well as star of the Michael McIntyre Roadshow, the voice of 8 series for Radio 4 (including The Very World of Milton Jones and Another Case of Milton Jones) and all sorts of other radio and telly. Awards too. Well it’s his new show with new stuff, not in his last show.

Youtube him or something.

Best known as lovable rogue Don Danbury in the BBC3 sitcom How Not to Live Your Life and Johnny Two Hats in The Mighty Boosh - Dan Clark finally takes his unique brand of comedy on the road. The show combines his brilliant observational stand-up routines with the occasional hysterical song.

Now in its 26th year the show features the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana, Terry Sylvester (formerly of The Hollies) all backed by Vanity Fare and very special guests The Merseybeats

Men of Chippendales return in 2011 with their newest production: Most Wanted!

Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of Cinderella has all the familiar ingredients; a downtrodden young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly step- sisters and a handsome prince combine to make the perfect piece of story-telling. A specially commissioned score with music from some of Rossini’s most famous operas adds to the magical fantasy world of the ballet Cinderella.

Now in its 15th year and still furiously rockin’ as Billy’s own band Fury’s Tornados, together with the beautiful voice of Colin Gold, play all of his timeless hits - Last Night Was Made For Love, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more.

Fantastic live music, set to a nostalgic backdrop including personal movie footage of Billy with his band, this is a night blessed by heaven.

Fresh from her new TV series - Psychic Sally On The Road on Living TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns due to overwhelming public demand.

Get ready – for the smash hit from the States.

wed 13 apr 8pm £16

thu 14 apr 8pm £16

thu 21 apr 7pm £22.50 17.50 12.50 C l

fri 29 apr 7.30pm £19.50 C g

tue 3 may 7.30pm £21.50 g

From the producer of The Australian Pink Floyd Show comes a brand new and even bigger Pink Floyd live spectacular; The British Pink Floyd Show. Their upcoming global tour, Pink Floyd Greatest Hits World Tour 2011, will showcase the biggest and most spectacular Floyd tribute of all time. Two and a half hours of the absolute best of Floyd live in the sort of spectacularly ostentatious setting that all true Floyd fans will relish. fri 6 may 8pm £28.50 (standing)

Not suitable for under 14s

Songs include The Crying Game, Handbags and Gladrags, Game of Love, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, The Air That I Breathe, Don’t Turn Around and many more. fri 15 apr 7.30pm £25 23

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Prepare yourself for a non-stop party of live music, audience interaction, dancing and fantasy that will excite your senses and leave you breathless. Grab your girlfriends and make your way to the hottest party in the UK. ‘Pecs + Abs and Rock ‘n’ Roll!’ you magazine www.chippendales.com sat 16 apr 7.30pm £24 20 g

The Band was formed in 2006 by 35 former Royal Marines Musicians who wanted to continue to play Military Band music, they met at Whale Island in Portsmouth and began rehearsing under the musical direction of Capt Ted Whealing. Today the bands membership exceeds 60 members and the band gives regular concerts in the south of England, this will be their first appearance in Folkestone. sun 17 apr 3pm £16 15 14 g

cinderella

Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people. Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.

Here it comes – authentically recreating the harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship. It’s on its way – a super-talented cast, fresh from sell-out at London’s O2, perform hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie. www.easytheatres.com fri 20 may 7.30pm £20.50 18.50

Box office 0844 847 1776 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

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Ambassador theatre group Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have

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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 The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Alexandra Theatre, Aylesbury Waterside 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 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, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard and Spamalot.

by car The Leas Cliff Hall is situated along The Leas in Folkestone. There is an underground car park on Sandgate Road; at the rear of the car park a tunnel leads directly through to the Leas Cliff Hall’s entrance.

Please note, this car park is managed by the council and as such hourly fees will apply. (Sat Nav users – CT20 2DZ)

by bus Folkestone’s bus station is located on Bouverie Square

in the town centre, just a 10 minute walk to the theatre. For local bus services, please contact 0871 200 2233.

by train The new high speed link means that we are less than one hour away from St Pancras International. Folkestone Central train station is a 15 minute walk from the theatre and serves all main local towns. For more information, please contact 0845 748 4950.

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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.

Please call the box office for more information on different show discounts.

The ticket price for all shows includes a £1 contributions to the theatre’s restoration fund.

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Call our combined 24hr Box Office and Ticketmaster number on 0844 847 1776.

For group bookings, please call the venue directly on 0130 322 8600.

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