Leas Cliff Hall Autumn/Winter 2011

Box Office 0844 871 3015 (Bkg fee) www.leascliffhall.co.uk

autumn/winter 2011

the channel suite

welcome to your seasonal guide

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We have another fantastic selection of entertainment for you this season at the Leas Cliff Hall. There is something for everyone in the family – for the best seats ensure you book early as some events are filling up quickly!

Check out videos of forthcoming shows and post your own at youtube.com/theleascliffhall

Here at the Leas Cliff Hall, we are not only an entertainment venue, – our Cafe Bar is open during the day, so why not stop by and have a coffee and a slice of cake and enjoy the delightful view of the English Channel. Also, we have The Channel Suite; available for a variety of functions including weddings, conferences and exhibitions – for more information see the advert on the right.

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After listening to your comments we are now opening our bars 1 hour before the performance begins. Save money and time queuing at the bar by purchasing our drinks vouchers! Ask at the box office for more information.

Don’t forget to come and find us online, you can hear about all the latest news by adding us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

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

Stephen Levine General Manager

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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.

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

THE SEARCHERS

glenn miller

beauty and the beast

Featuring John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottoway. In a remarkable career spanning 5 decades, and with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. Don’t miss The Searchers live in Concert!

A trip down memory lane as Musical Director, Ray McVay, leads the official Glenn Miller Orchestra along with the Moonlight Serenaders, Jan Messeder, Colin Anthony and the Uptown Hall Gang - all getting together to relive the spirit of the forties in this great evening of Glenn Miller music.

Following on from last years’ production of Fame, Kidz on stage present Beauty And The Beast.

sat 6 aug 7.30pm £16.50 - £18.50 c l

sun 7 aug 5pm £18.50 c G l

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orchestra

With tributes to the wonderful Ted Heath and his Orchestra and Dame Vera. This show is the complete package for Big Band aficionados.

Featuring magical characters and memorable music, including the classic songs Tale As Old As Time and Be Our Guest.

Directed by Bob Osborne and produced by Neil Hunnisett.

This amateur production is present by permission of Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

thu 25 - Sat 27 Aug 7.30pm, Fri & Sat mat 2.30pm £11 10 C f

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roy ‘chubby’ brown Roy Chubby Brown is back in town. Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none!

Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audience with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy, guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town, but be warned – If easily offended please stay away! wed 7 sep 7.30pm £21 c

rock ‘n’ roll paradise

the rat pack

time gentlemen please!

the wombats

sally morgan

judy & liza

the nutcracker

the drifters

A brand new show with an incredibly talented cast bringing to life the spirit of the rock ‘n’ roll era.

It’s fun all the way as the ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world. Great news is - it’s all totally live and every song is an absolute classic, Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, That’s Amore, Mack The Knife plus many more of your favourites.

2011 has already seen The Wombats return bigger, better and more popular than ever before. Now, with the release of their second album The Wombats proudly present… This Modern Glitch, the band are embarking on a full nationwide tour.

Fresh from her new TV Series Psychic Sally On The Road on Sky Living, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand.

A brand new musical production, featuring the music and stories of legendary performers, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. Featuring live performances of all of your favourite Judy and Liza hits including Cabaret, Maybe This Time and The Man That Got Away performed by West End stars Emma Dears and Lucy Williamson.

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier.

Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

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The Demon Barbers, winners of Best Live Act at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009, bring together some of England’s most exciting young traditional dancers, plus 3 young hip hop dancers, to create their high energy spectacular Roadshow.

Think Riverdance with a false moustache, Stomp with bells on and both sitting in the front seat of a Bugatti!

As one of the biggest selling groups of all time, The Drifters has featured over 60 different vocalists in almost six decades.

The current recording line up perform new material alongside the group’s greatest hits including Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof and many more, paying homage to some of the most prestigious former recording artists of this group.

sat 10 sep 7.30pm £17 - £21 (Free admission for up to 2 children with £17 ticket)

tue 20 sep 7.30pm £17.50 g l

fri 7 OCT 7.30pm £20.50 c

thu 13 oct 7pm £13.50 - £23.50 (Child £12) c

fri 14 oct 7.30pm £25

Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is, without doubt, the must see show this year, bringing you a 100% feel good performance.

This show is a spectacular celebration of rock ‘n’ roll music, taking a step back in time to a very special era.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is, quite simply, the very, very best!

fri 9 sep 7.30pm £17.50 - £19 c g l

vegas spectacular

With an abundance of fun and style they take you on a trip back in time to vintage Las Vegas hip, cool and style!

Outstanding tunes plus endless hanky panky and banter, ensure their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around.

The BBC summed up this show in just one word - MAGNIFICENT!

psychic sally on the road

‘A joyous, infectious pop album full of uplifting melodies’ The Fly

Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many celebrities.

fri 23 sep 7pm (Doors) £17

wed 28 sep 7.30pm £24 g

Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

DRINKs VOUCHERS!

The Café Bar

You can now purchase drinks vouchers in advance of an event, saving you money and time on the night!

It couldn’t be easier; buy 4 vouchers for £14 at the box office when you book your tickets or before the event.

On the night, redeem each voucher for a drink.* Not only will this avoid a longer wait at the bar, but will also save you up to £1 per drink!

Ask for more information at the box office. *Drinks included are a glass of wine, beer, single spirits and alchopops.

The Café Bar is the perfect spot to stop and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Leas Promenade and the magnificent seaview.

There is a wide selection of coffees, teas, hot chocolate and cold drinks on offer, along with delicious light snacks including freshly made sandwiches, rolls, paninis and jacket potatoes with a variety of fillings.

We really do have something for everybody including the kids with our Lenny Leas Favourite - a sandwich, doughnut and glass of cordial or milk for only £2.60!

mercury

puppetry of the penis

dominic kirwan halloween through the years d.i.s.c.o.

Come and enjoy all the thrills, spills and excitement of All Star American Super Slam Wrestling. 2 hours of non-stop action from the best of British and American wrestling stars.

If you enjoy it on TV you will love it live and unleashed.

A show that will of course include fantastic performances of the most popular Queen hits from the height of their reign, as well as some additional tracks from the band’s vast back catalogue.

The astonishing and unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami is back with a brand new show, and this time in 3D!

Dominic Kirwan is widely regarded as one of the finest entertainers that Ireland has produced with his dynamic, vibrant performing style, coupled with his rich voice and wide repertoire.

Great entertainment for all the family. The perfect birthday treat and even a chance to meet the stars themselves backstage afterwards.

Mercury will captivate any audience – a show that keeps the spirit of the world’s greatest ever rock band truly alive.

Don’t miss out on this sensational event! fri 21 oct 7pm £15 (Child £12) f

sat 22 oct 7.30pm £16 c g l

bootleg beatles

big time

Re-live the sights and sounds of the sixties as the world’s premier Beatle band returns with their spectacular multimedia stage production featuring all the classic hits.

Using film footage of the period and ‘with a little help from’ their regular brass and string ensemble, the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop.

‘Flawless’ Mojo sat 15 oct 8pm £24.50 c g l

american wreslting

The audience will be given 3D glasses; experiencing this head shaking, outrageously funny production as it’s never been seen before.

‘Charming. extraordinary.

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME’ The Guardian wed 26 oct 8pm £18.50 c g l e

Through the Years has something for music fans of all ages, with a fresh look at the finest in Country, Pop, Traditional Irish music and of course, his trademark show-stopping ballads. thu 27 oct 7.30pm £18 16

The spawn of Disco Inferno, this is the fun 70s and 80s Disco which, if that wasn’t scary enough, is now strutting its funky stuff at Halloween.

Fancy dress is optional but positively encouraged, with fantastic prizes for the best costumes Photos can be posted and tagged at facebook.com/ leascliffhall, just in case you forget what you did last night! sat 29 oct 8pm £11 g

Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

Something sweet? Have a slice of one of our homemade cakes. We also have a selection of scones, doughnuts, cupcakes, biscuits and ice creams too!

The Café Bar is open 7 days a week; Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm. Sunday, 10am- 5pm.

respect la diva

hats off to led zeppelin

jimmy carr

youth festival of remembrance

SARAH MILLICAN

the motown’s sensational greatest hits 60s experience how sweet it is

for those about to rock

chris addison

gardeners’ question time

A spectacular multi-media concert paying homage to the legendary talents of Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Etta James, Shirley Bassey, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Dusty Springfield and many more.

Established as one of the UK’s finest tributes to the greatest rock band in the world, you’ll feel like you’ve travelled back in time when you experience these four top class musicians on stage, recreating Led Zeppelin’s magical concerts.

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.

After a fantastic sold-out show in February, Sarah Millican returns to Folkestone.

Celebrating over 50 years of the sweet sound of Motown, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music together with the slickest choreography and an amazing band to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

Back by popular demand.

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

BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time is arguably one of the most famous and endearing British institutions.

Featuring Peter Eldridge, Simon Wicker, Jack Tanner and Kevin Oliver Jones, they play all the right instruments and hit all the right notes in this fantastic live show.

Without doubt the most explosive 60’s show touring the UK. Original classics performed by 4 of the most popular bands of the 60s, starring The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and The Union Gap uk, and The Dreamers, hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers. Relive the past when pop music was at its very best.

Livewire are the AC/DC show with a difference. Includes the classics; Highway To Hell, to Thunderstruck and Back In Black.

Starring Andy Abraham (X-Factor), Denise Pearson (Five Star), Katy Setterfield (The One & Only), Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol), a live band, dancers and choir, featuring over 30 classic hits!

Folkestone’s Youth Festival of Remembrance, is back by popular demand, similar to the annual festival at the Royal Albert Hall. It gives Cadet Forces, Scouts, Guides, local primary and secondary Schools and other Youth Organisations an opportunity to devote an evening of Remembrance to those who have given their lives in times of conflict both past and present and to raise money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

fri 4 & sat 5 nov 7.30pm £21.50 - £23.50

thu 10 nov 7.30pm £17.50 c l

sat 12 nov 6pm £7.50

TUE 15 NOV 8pm £21

wed 16 nov 7.30pm £21.50 - £23.50 c G l

thu 17 nov 7.30pm £20.50 c G l

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.

Suitable for age 16+

fri 11 nov 8pm £26

Star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and now with her massive sell-out debut tour, Chatterbox under her belt - Sarah is more popular than ever.

If you missed out last time, book now to avoid disappointment!

Age 16+

Prepare to rock!

‘Exquisite, super-smart solo show, gloriously funny’ Time Out

For the first time, resident chair Eric Robson will tour with his panel of expert gardeners offering their expertise, interspersed with the usual dose of quirky humour. Enjoy live demonstrations and advice, with behind-the-scenes videos and a sneak peek of the panellists own gardens.

sat 19 nov Doors 7pm Show 8pm £18.50

thu 24 nov 8pm £21

fri 25 nov 730pm £22.50

The ZZ Tops give their fans the opportunity to experience the bands authentic show, featuring the Eliminator favourites Sharp Dressed Man, Legs, Gimmee All Your Lovin and the classic Tush.

Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

group savings Book a group and save £££s!

paul ketley

natalie hubbard

neil hunnisett

bob osborne

david woolnough

as flesh creep

as vegetable fairy

as silly billy

as dame trott

as king rupert

Amazing savings for the shows listed below, book 9 tickets and get 1 free!

the perfect venue for a magical christmas party!

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Dates available throughout december try our delicious seasonal menu

neil hunnusett and bob osborne in conjuction with C.T.P. productions proudly present

royal marines concert

beyond the barricade

The Royal Marines Band, Portsmouth present a full military band concert with a hint of Christmas flavour all under the direction of the talented Captain Nick Long.

This cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables bring you all the great songs and moments of the West End and Broadway musicals.

A breathtaking performance with all the trimmings, plus the Corps of Drums, presenting a spectacular display in a delightful evening of musical entertainment.

Featuring songs from The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, along side traditional classic Christmas favourites, in a brand new 2011 production.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise Time Gentlemen Please!

Sally Morgan – Psychic Sally on the Road

opening night

2 for 1*

Bootleg Beatles Mercury Halloween D.I.S.C.O. The Sensational 60’s Experience How Sweet It Is Jack and the Beanstalk

fri 23 dec 2011- sat 7 jan 2012

0844 871 3035 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm

Book now to avoid disappointment t: 01303 228606 e: lchfunctions@leascliffhall.co.uk

tue 13 dec 7.30pm £24.50 c g l

wed 15 feb 7.30pm £19.50 c l

Alternatively you can email us: leascliffhall@ theambassadors.com

Tickets £13 Concessions £11

charley byrne as jack *If booked before 1 Oct **If booked before 1 Oct, after this date 1 in 10 go free

Family ticket (4) £48 oap Special Tue 3 Jan tickets £6 Groups 2 in 10 go free**

ellie fiore as princess Box office 0844 871 3015 www.leascliffhall.co.uk

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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, Spamalot and South Pacific.

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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