New Victoria Theatre Woking Autumn 2008

Lesley Garrett stars in

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SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS

AUTUMN 2008

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Musical Masterpiece

WELCOME Sue Morley Chief Executive

THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!

MON 7 - SAT 19 JULY Corporate Members and Sponsors We would like to thank the following for their support Gold Members

Silver Members

The Nutcracker See page 14 Spiral Systems Ltd

Bronze Members

West Side Story Tue 2 - Sat 13 September

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Circus Oz Wed 17 - Sat 20 September

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Flashdance 4 Mon 22 - Sat 27 September Sponsors

Day Dream Believer Mon 29 September Sat 4 October

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea Thu 2 - Sat 4 October

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The Witches of Eastwick Tue 28 October Sat 1 November

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Shout 16 Mon 24 - Sat 29 November

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Glyndebourne on Tour Tue 4 - Sat 8 November

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Aladdin Fri 5 December Sun 18 January

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Noises Off Mon 6 - Sat 11 October Cabaret Mon 13 - Sat 18 October

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The Nutcracker Tue 11 - Sat 15 November

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Forthcoming Shows

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Carousel Mon 20 - Sat 25 October

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All the Fun of the Fair Mon 17 - Sat 22 November

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One Night Shows

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Pricing

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MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM SELL-OUT SUCCESS IN PARIS, BEIJING & SADLER’S WELLS ‘A musical landmark’ The Guardian

‘This imperishable masterpiece of musical theatre is as powerful, pertinent and poignant as ever’ Daily Mail

‘This still remarkable musical achieves a truly tragic grandeur’ Daily Telegraph Based on a conception

by Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

‘Something is coming. Something good.

And it’s going to be great.’

The moment the curtain rose on Broadway in the 50s, musical theatre was at once changed forever.

Packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America, One Hand One Heart and I Feel Pretty, West Side Story remains even today 50 years on, a theatrical landmark.

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Tue 2 - Sat 13 September Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price bands Tue - Fri eves (1st week only) S G Post-show Talk Wed 3 September after matinee performance ▲

Groundbreaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins and a subsequent movie version that went onto win an incredible 10 Academy Awards (including Best Picture) further cemented the reputation of this undoubted masterpiece. Now this brand new vibrant stage production, made to commemorate the show’s 50th anniversary and performed by a knock-out ensemble cast, is thrilling audiences across the world all over again. Book now!

Entire original production directed and choreographed

by Jerome Robbins

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JAW DROPPING CIRCUS SPECTACULAR

TAKE YOUR PASSION, FLASH MAKE IT HAPPEN ‘Simultaneously laid back, satirical, funny, slightly naughty, chaotic and richly musical’

Starring

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Bruno Langley Coronation Street

New York Times

‘This is a brilliant show’ The Observer Bernie Nolan The Bill, Brookside

‘Irresistibly impressive’ The Times

Noel Sullivan Hear’Say

They’re thrilling, they’re cheeky and they’re Australia’s premier circus ensemble.

Circus Oz bring world class, transfixing, breathtaking entertainment ablaze with furious comic energy. The wonders never cease and the thrills keep on coming!

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Set in Pittsburgh, USA, Flashdance tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy.

It’s an unmistakably unique musical about holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds. The show features an iconic score including the smash hit Maniac, along with Manhunt, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the Academy Award winning title track Flashdance - What a Feeling.

Full of pulsating raw energy and breathtaking choreography

by Arlene Phillips (Strictly Come Dancing, Grease, Starlight Express, Saturday Night Fever) Flashdance – The Musical promises to be the theatrical event of the year – so take your passion and make it happen!

and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Alex date times times Mon 22 - Sat 27 September NVT Friends Mon - Thu eves 8pm £5 off top two price bands Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm Mon - Thu & late Fri eves SilverFriends & Gold Patrons NVT 2 for topAprice bandbands £5 off1 S, & B price late Fri eves Mon & eve S G E ▲

Smart, young, fresh and fun. Don’t miss it you would really regret it!

Wed 17 - Sat 20 September Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 1.30pm

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Photo Ponch Hawkes

Showered by superlatives from audiences and critics alike, this internationally acclaimed company of sensational performers bring a stunning cabaret, blending spectacle, music and comedy in a helter skelter extravaganza of mind-blowing magnitude. High-altitude acrobatic trapeze leaves your nails nibbled, zany clowns make you helpless with laughter, hoop diving, pole climbing, upside down roof-walking and dare-devil fire juggling leaves you utterly amazed!

Sparks will fly this autumn as the World Premiere production of Flashdance – The Musical explodes onto the stage in Woking Show starring Bruno Langley (Coronation Street), Bernie Nolan (The Bill, Brookside), Noel Sullivan (Hear’Say) and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Alex.

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HEY HEY - IT’S THE MONKEES MUSICAL!

FAMILY FAVOURITE LIVE ON STAGE!

The world premiere of the new musical celebrating all things Monkees Featuring the hit songs:

Last Train to Clarksville, I’m a Believer, Daydream Believer, Hey Hey We’re The Monkees

In the 60s The Monkees were one of the most successful bands in the world, with their own zany television series and a string of number one hits.

Four boys audition for a band and unwittingly become standins for the most famous group in the world. Once on tour, typical Monkees mayhem ensues with singing nuns, a mysterious Russian impresario and an ill-fated love affair all played out to the soundtrack of The Monkees greatest hits; Last Train to Clarksville, I’m A Believer, I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone, Daydream Believer, Pleasant Valley Sunday and of course Hey, Hey We’re The Monkees.

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The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Exciting and charming, The Tiger Who Came to Tea has been enjoyed by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now for the first time ever, the much-loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.

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The Independent

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr

Thu 2 – Sat 4 October Thu - Fri 1.30pm & 4.30pm Sat 10.30am & 12.30pm NVT Friends £2 off adult tickets Thu & Fri perfs Family Saver 4 tickets (max 2 adults) £30 Thu & Fri perfs G

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‘A modern classic’

Don’t miss out on this wonderfully entertaining show for children aged three and up. Teatime has never been so entertaining!

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This musical promises something for everyone: a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who remember the TV series, while the enduring charm of The Monkees hits appeal to a whole new generation.

Mon 29 September Sat 4 October Mon - Sat eves 8pm Wed mat 2.30pm Sat mat 3pm

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

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WORLDWIDE SMASH HIT COMEDY IS HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN!

COME TO THE CABARET!

Wayne Sleep stars as Emcee

★★★★★

‘The funniest comedy ever written’

‘Genius’

New York Time Out

The Independent

★★★★

‘If you haven’t seen it, go. If you have, go again’

‘Wonderful’ The Express

Daily Express

★★★★

‘Inspired lunacy and sublime slapstick’ By

Michael Frayn Original production by the National Theatre

Noises Off is a glorious comic romp, which offers two plays for the price of one! Whilst the traditional British comedy Nothing On is being performed, a real life charade unfolds backstage during the show’s final rehearsal and the ensuing disastrous tour.

Watch as the actors make their exits from one play, only to find themselves making entrances into the other - and back again.

Noises Off is one of the funniest nights you’ll spend at the theatre, about the theatre.

‘Leaves you high with happiness and physically weak with laughter. Brilliantly written, beautifully acted, technically ingenious. A comic masterpiece’ The Daily Telegraph

‘A smattering of genius’

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Photographs from a previous production

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★★★★ ‘Sensational’ Book by Joe Masteroff Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Wilkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome to the multi award winning production of Cabaret with a star cast including none other than world renowned dancer and TV favourite Wayne Sleep as Emcee.

Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the famous movie version with Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey, Cabaret has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tonys.

This sensational double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Award for ‘Best Musical’, turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling, haven of decadence. At its heart is the legendary Sally Bowles, who performs nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub in ‘A shimmering masterpiece of a show guaranteed night after night!’

From the creators of the hit musical Chicago, Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including Mein Heir, Maybe This Time and of course Cabaret.

Suitable for ages 12+

The Mail on Sunday

★★★★ ‘Stunning’ The Sunday Express

Mon 13 - Sat 18 October Mon - Sat eves 8pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price bands Mon - Fri eves Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 on S & A price bands Mon & Fri eves (limited availability) S G ▲

Daily Express

Mon 6 - Sat 11 October Mon - Sat eves 8pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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‘Michael Frayn’s masterpiece raises the roof’

The Financial Times

The Mail on Sunday

Financial Times Over a million people have wept with laughter at Michael Frayn’s sharp and witty multi-award winning comedy so don’t miss the chance to get your hands on the hottest ticket in town!

‘Superb’

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P W RI ES OR T T EN O D

THE TIMELESS MUSICAL WITH A BRITISH NATIONAL TREASURE

LESLEY GARRETT

Featuring the hit songs:

The Carousel Waltz, If I Loved You, You’ll Never Walk Alone

JEREMIAH JAMES ALEXANDRA SILBER IN

‘Lesley Garrett is a singing whirlwind’ BBC Music Magazine

Spectacular choreography

by Adam Cooper

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel is a timeless and powerful musical fable of love, passion and redemption. The story of two star-crossed lovers - Billy Bigelow, a smooth-talking carny man and Julie Jordan, a millworker - Carousel travels from the rocky shores of Maine to Heaven itself. Its remarkable tale is set to a ravishing score - the composer Rodgers’ personal favourite - that includes The Carousel Waltz, If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over, and a song that has its own unique connection to the British public, You’ll Never Walk Alone.

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Audio Described Performance Sat 25 October 2.30pm NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price bands Mon eve Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 on S & A price bands Mon eve (limited availability) S G ▲

In this brand new production by award winning director, Lindsay Posner, Lesley Garrett CBE, Britain’s most popular soprano, who recently lifted the roof at the London Palladium as the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music plays the pivotal role of Nettie. Lesley is joined by Jeremiah James, an established musical actor who is best known as a member of the internationally renowned recording group, Teatro, as Billy Bigelow and by Alexandra Silber, who was most recently at the Savoy Theatre in London in the award winning production of Fiddler on the Roof, as Julie Jordan.

Mon 20 - Sat 25 October Mon - Sat eves 8pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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SOMETHING MAGICAL ONFLASH ITSONE WAYLUCKY THREE SEXYIS LADIES. FLASHDEVIL

three sexy ladies. one lucky devil Marti Pellow in

‘Winning witches cast their spell’ Daily Mail

‘Devilishly good fun’ The Guardian

‘Musical Comedy Heaven’ Mail on Sunday

a hell of a musical Marti Pellow stars as the devilish Daryl Van Horne in The Witches of Eastwick, a bewitching musical based on the Warner Brothers motion picture starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Cher.

When three desperate housewives in small town America wish for the man of their dreams they get far more than they bargain for. All hell breaks loose – quite literally – when Daryl Van Horne arrives in their sleepy town.

After leading Wet Wet Wet to a plethora of multi-platinum singles and albums, peaking with Love Is All Around’s fifteen week stint at the top of the charts, Marti has gone on to a successful solo career as well as West End and Broadway seasons in the hit musical Chicago.

The Witches of Eastwick is set to be the hottest ticket of 2008. Book now and come over to the dark side!

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‘Wonderfully wicked’

Tue 28 October – Sat 1 November Tue – Thu eves 8pm date Fri 5pm & 8.30pm times Sat 4pm & 8pm times NVT Friends NVT £5 offFriends S, A & B price bands £5 off toplate twoeves price bands Tue & Fri Mon Thu & late Fri eves Gold Patrons only

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‘GLYNDEBOURNE ON TOUR A YOUTHFUL AND VIBRANT JOURNEY’

MESMERISING BALLET

The Independent

‘Traditional as sugar mice, candy canes and chocolate money, Northern Ballet Theatre’s new production should be a Christmas favourite for years to come’

‘Glyndebourne mounts productions that are musically and dramatically flawless’ The Guardian

Yorkshire Post

GLYNDEBOURNE o n To u r

THE MAGIC FLUTE

Music by Tchaikovsky

by Mozart sung in German with English supertitles

Enter the enchanting world of The Nutcracker as Northern Ballet Theatre bring their magic to the world’s best-loved ballet.

Tue 11 - Sat 15 November Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

This famous ballet takes place on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious Nutcracker doll leads Clara on a fantastical journey through exotic lands. Join Clara and her handsome prince as they meet the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy, battle with the wicked Mouse King and dance through a magical land of snowflakes.

Pre-show Talk Thu 13 Nov 6.30pm - 7pm

Beautiful classical dancing, colourful costumes and spectacular sets bring Clara’s adventures vividly to life, whilst the Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra plays Tchaikovsky’s famous score including The Waltz of the Flowers and The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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HÄNSEL UND GRETEL

by Humperdinck sung in German with English supertitles One of the world’s finest opera companies returns to Woking with three exceptional productions, which offer a stunning variety of theatrical and musical styles. Audiences can be guaranteed the first-class quality of operatic performance that Glyndebourne on Tour is renowned for.

Photos Mike Hoban

Early Bird Discounts Two and Three Opera discounts available. Contact the box office for full details.

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Having charmed audiences and critics alike when it premiered in 2007, Northern Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker is guaranteed to leave you and your family with a warm glow this Christmas.

Audio Described Performance Thu 13 Nov 2.30pm

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The Tour opens with Adrian Noble’s brilliant realisation of Mozart’s masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Bizet’s extraordinary, passionate score of Carmen, recognised as one of the greatest operas of all time, returns to the Tour. These classic revivals are complemented by a new production of Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel, direct from Glyndebourne’s renowned summer festival.

Tue 4 - Sat 8 November Tue - Sat eves 7.15pm The Magic Flute Tue & Thu Carmen Wed & Sat Hänsel und Gretel Fri

Photos Bill Cooper

CARMEN

by Bizet sung in French with English supertitles

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LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON...

THEY’LL TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE!

David Essex stars in

GIRL POWER AT ITS BEST 60s STYLE

‘Roll on up, see the main attraction, get your money ready, let’s take a ride...’

BRAND NEW MUSICAL Claire Sweeney & Su Pollard star in

‘Affectionate, funny. In a nutshell, unmissable.’

Sentinel

Set against the backdrop of a travelling funfair, hilarious crafty cons and plenty of rock ’n’ roll, All the Fun of the Fair is a brand new action-packed musical from legendary singer and songwriter David Essex.

Widower and funfair owner Levi Lee (David Essex) is struggling to fend off the unwelcome attentions of an alluring and attractive divorcee whilst trying to keep up with the ins and outs of his son’s tangled love life and lofty ambitions. And what is he to make of the dangerous predictions of the fair’s mysterious gypsy fortune teller, warning him about what the future has in store?

Inspired by David’s debut album, this roller-coaster ride is underscored by a helter-skelter of hits such as Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me and My Girl Nightclubbing, Silver Dream Machine and Rock On.

NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price bands Mon - Fri eves Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 on S & A price bands Mon & Fri eves (limited availabilty) Special Friends Event Cast Party Mon 17 November 01483 545823 S G

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Show Don’t miss Shout! - the grooviest party in town. Twist and shout your way around swinging London with our ‘fab five’ as they discover the fashion, freedom, fun and music that inspired original girl power.

Shimmy and shake to the infectious, soulful songs that made Petula Clark, Cilla Black, Lulu and Dusty Springfield legendary singers in this uplifting new musical, by the producers of smash-hits The Wedding Singer, Fame, Saturday Night Fever and Footloose.

Whether you’re an original baby boomer or born in the 90s, Shout! is a celebration of an era everyone wishes they could have experienced – and now you can! Ready, steady, go!

‘Big, sassy and joyful. Shout! is raising the roof.’

Scotsman

Mon 24 - Sat 29 November Mon - Sat eves 8pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price bands Mon - Fri eves Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 on S & A price bands Mon & Fri eves (limited availabilty) S G ▲

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So roll on up and get your tickets now for this beautiful, modern musical love-story with a heartbreaking twist.

Mon 17 - Sat 22 November Mon - Sat eves 8pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Featuring the greatest 60s songs Downtown Son of a Preacher Man I Only Wanna Be With You These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ and many more!

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BRADLEY WALSH (Coronation Street) as Wishee Washee

ERIC POTTS

ELOISE IRVING

as Widow Twanky

as the Princess

© 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Registered charity no 235825

Fri 5 December 2008 – Sun 18 January 2009 December

Fly off to the magical world of Panto with the brightest show of them all, Aladdin.

Following two record-breaking years in Milton Keynes and after wowing audiences with his charisma, humour and boundless energy, the New Victoria Theatre is delighted to welcome panto’s biggest star Bradley Walsh to Woking in the spectacular extravaganza Aladdin. Joining Bradley on stage will be his Coronation Street pal, Eric Potts as the hilarious Widow Twankey and the beautiful Eloise Irving as the Princess.

Magic lamps, flying carpets and mystical genies, sparkling sets, colourful costumes, wonderful song and dance routines and bags of audience participation guarantee a festive treat that the whole family will enjoy.

‘This is a genuine laugh-a-minute panto. Starring one of the best family entertainers around crowd pleaser Bradley Walsh, this pantomime couldn’t fail to be a winner.’

BBC 3 Counties Radio

Early booking discount (excluding dates in red)

An extra £1 off every ticket bought before 30 September 2008. This discount can be used in conjunction with the following discounts: Concessions Bookable in advance Registered disabled and companion – £4 off top three prices. Under 16’s, students, over 60’s and UB40’s - £2 off top three prices.

(Excluding dates in red)

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Groups of 60+ pay £18 Early Booking Discount does not apply to: Schools Performances Wed 10, Thur 11, Mon 15, Wed 17, Thu 18 Dec at 2.30pm Best available seats at £12 Best Discount for NVT Friends Tue 9 December at 7.30pm £5 off S, A & B price bands.

Children with Special Needs Foundation Charity Perf Fri 12 December at 7.30pm

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Signed Performance Thu 8 January 7.30pm Audio Described Performance Thu 15 January 2.30pm

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Groups and Schools Groups of 20+ pay £20 Groups of 40+ pay £19

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Supporting the Theatres for Theatres Appeal in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital www.gosh.org

TAKE A MAGIC CARPET RIDE TO THE BRIGHTEST PANTO OF THEM ALL!

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COMING SOON NOW BOOKING!

SPECTACULAR ICE SKATING LIVE ON STAGE Imperial Ice Stars present

‘A hearty thigh slapping extravaganza’

Daily Telegraph

‘The Imperial Ice Stars are to skating what Cirque du Soleil is to circus: inspiring, original and great theatre’

Mail on Sunday

starring

Susan McFadden

Steven Houghton Following the Agatha Christie Theatre Company’s hugely successful productions of The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest and most recently And Then There Were None, comes the thrilling fourth instalment in this much acclaimed series.

When the wife of a Foreign Office diplomat discovers a body, she attempts to dispose of it before her husband returns home with an important client. Having persuaded her houseguests to help her, it becomes apparent that the recently deceased was not unknown to everyone amongst them!

And so the web of deceit starts to unravel.

Starring Steven Houghton (Bugs, London’s Burning) and Susan McFadden, winner of ITV1’s Grease is the Word, this breathtaking production is guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a tune on your lips. It’s toe-tapping good!

Mon 2 - Sat 7 February Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price bands Mon - Fri eves

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The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have won international critical acclaim with their previous tours of The Sleeping Beauty on Ice and Swan Lake on Ice, are set to thrill once more with their brand new production, Cinderella on Ice. More than two million people across five continents have been swept to their feet by the amazing adrenalineinfused performances.

Starring 23 Olympic, World, National and European Championship skaters, the Imperial Ice Stars are renowned for their unique brand of innovative skating and story-telling, as they continue to break new ground in the genre of ice dancing with daring feats never seen before, all performed in the intimacy of a frozen theatre stage.

The production boasts special effects rivalling Cirque du Soleil, including fire and rain, lavish sets and glorious costumes.

Cinderella on Ice is an unforgettable experience, guaranteed to take your breath away. Book now.

Tue 10 - Sat 14 Febraury Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price bands Tue - Fri eves Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 on S & A price bands Tue & Fri eves (limited availability) S G ▲

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Sunday Telegraph

Voted the third most popular musical of all time by BBC Radio 2 listeners, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a glorious romp, brimful of hand clapping effervescent energy, dazzling dance routines and sixteen smash hit showstoppers including Bless your Beautiful Hide, Goin’ Courtin’ and Wonderful Wonderful Day.

Mon 26 - Sat 31 January Mon - Sat eves 8pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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‘The Imperial Ice Stars give ice skating a stamp of class - the cast is simply superb A great night out for the family’

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COMING SOON NOW BOOKING! Dance Consortium presents

‘Tutu much is never enough’ Sunday Times

‘One of the country’s most impressive ballet companies’ Chicago Review

‘Dance dynamite’ Daily Express

‘A feel-good triumph’ Mail on Sunday

Seen by over 4 million people Fame the Musical is the smash hit dance explosion that has captivated the country for over a decade.

Fame the Musical is packed with breathtaking dance routines and unforgettable songs as the students of New York’s High School for the Performing Arts find themselves on an inspiring journey of laughter, tears, heartache and romance.

The multi-talented cast performs with explosive vitality that has audiences dancing in the aisles and out of the theatre night after night, determined to ‘live forever’.

Recruiting the hottest new talent and the funkiest live band around, Fame the Musical is the ultimate feel-good show for anyone who has ever wanted to be a ‘kid from Fame’!

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Be amused and amazed as the all-male divas of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo pirouette and prance with infectious passion, incredible stamina and virtuoso skill. It’s joyous, glitzy and totally captivating. One thing’s guaranteed, parody or pirouette, the Trocks will knock your socks off with their exceptional mix of fun and fancy footwork.

Winner of the 2006 Critics Circle National Award for Outstanding Repertoire (Classical) www.WorldWideDanceUK.com

Tue 10 & Wed 11 March Tue & Wed eves 8pm Post-show Talk Tue 10 March after evening performance NVT Friends £5 off S, A & B price band Tue & Wed eves Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 on S & A price bands Tue eve (limited availability) S G ▲

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‘Absolutely breathtaking. The energy is astounding’ Independent

Mon 16 - Sat 21 Febraury Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

Funny and inspiring, this phenomenally talented international company of male dancers present ballet as you have never seen it before. Wowing audiences and critics alike, this brilliant company arrive in Woking for one week only. Combining an extraordinary love for dance, astonishing artistic integrity, and a love of entertaining, The Trocks’ comic mastery is unparalleled. A fabulous fusion of beefcake and ballerina, this testosterone troupe strut their sassy stuff through a mixed bill designed to tickle the palate of ballet enthusiasts and novices alike.

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Evita Mon – Fri eves & Sat mats £31.50 £28.50 £26.50 £24.50 £14.50 £34.50 Sat eves £33.50 £29.50 £27.50 £25.50 £15.50 £36.50 Wed mats £25.50 £22.50 £20.50 £18.50 £16.50 £28.50 West Side Story Mon – Thu eves £37.50 £35.50 £32.50 £28.50 £22.50 £40.50 Fri & Sat eves £39.50 £37.50 £34.50 £30.50 £24.50 £42.50 Wed, Thu & Sat mats £37.50 £35.50 £32.50 £28.50 £22.50 £40.50 Colin Fry

CBEEBIES AT THE THEATRE Fri 29 & Sat 30 August Fri 2pm & 5pm Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm CBeebies at the Theatre is the first ever theatre adventure starring many of your favourite friends from CBeebies. Join PC Plum, Postman Pat, Jess the Cat and Tamba from Tikkabilla as we all discover the fun in recycling those everyday things that we throw away.

There’ll be plenty of excitement and surprises as the Jakers, Bill & Ben, Boo and even the Koala Brothers get in on the action as they join together with Tommy Zoom to combat the dastardly deeds of Polluto.

COLIN FRY Sun 16 November 7.30pm An evening of psychic communication and

clairvoyance with one of the country’s most well-known and respected mediums.

CIVIC CONCERT Sun 23 November 7pm An evening of the finest classical, choral and jazz music, performed by some of Surrey’s most gifted young musicians in aid of the Friends of Woking Community Hospital. Featuring the Surrey County Youth Orchestra, Surrey County Youth Choir and Surrey County Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Sun 15 February 7.30pm The resident house band on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, Four Poofs and a Piano come to Woking for one night only. With an average weekly audience of over five million, they have provided musical

Save, Support and Celebrate You can join the Friends when you book your tickets through the Box Office on 0870 060 6645 or contact the Development Manager directly on 01483 545823 or nvtfriends@theambassadors.com

£24 £25 £20

Flashdance Mon – Thu eves & Sat early Fri & Sat late eve Fri early

£28 £30 £24

Daydream Believer Mon – Fri eves & Sat mat Sat eve Wed mat

£23 £24 £18

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Adult Child Noises Off Mon – Fri eves & Sat mat Sat eve Wed mat

£22 £23 £20

£19 £20 £16

£15 £16 £13

£26

£22

£19

£13

£31

£28 £21

£24 £19

£21 £17

£15 £12

£33 £27

£20 £22 £16

£18 £20 £14

£14 £20 £14

£12 £17 £12

£26 £27 £21

£10 £8.50

£10 £8.50

£10 £8.50

£11 £14 £11

£27 £28 £23

£23 £24 £18

£20 £22 £16

£18 £20 £14

£10 £10 £8.50 £8.50

£14 £20 £14

Cabaret Mon – Fri eves & Sat mat £28.50 £25.50 £21.50 £16.50 Sat eve £30.50 £27.50 £23.50 £18.50 Wed mat £23 £20 £19 £15

FOUR POOFS AND A PIANO

New Victoria Theatre Friends Scheme

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introductions for Jonathan and his star guests including Madonna, Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams and Tom Hanks. Four Poofs and a Piano are now set to delight Woking audiences with their jaunty re-workings of show tunes, funk, punk, rap and swing.

Circus Oz Wed – Fri eves & Sat mat Sat eve Wed mat

£12 £17 £12

£26 £27 £21

£12 £13 £11

£31.50 £33.50 £26

Carousel Mon – Fri eves & Sat mat £31.50 £28.50 £26.50 £24.50 £14.50 £34.50 Sat eve £33.50 £29.50 £27.50 £25.50 £15.50 £36.50 Wed mat £25.50 £22.50 £20.50 £18.50 £16.50 £28.50

Four Poofs and a Piano

Witches of Eastwick Tue – Thu eves & Sat early £31.50 £28.50 £26.50 £24.50 £14.50 £34.50 Fri & Sat late eves £33.50 £29.50 £27.50 £25.50 £15.50 £36.50 Fri early £25.50 £22.50 £20.50 £18.50 £16.50 £28.50 Glyndebourne

£65

£65

£55

£45

£30

£70

NBT Nutcracker Tue – Sat eves Thu & Sat mats

£30 £23

£26 £23

£22 £18

£18 £14

£14 £14

£33 £26

Price band

A

B

C

D

E

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Shout Mon – Fri eve & Sat mat Sat eve Wed mat

£23 £24 £18

£20 £22 £16

£18 £20 £14

£14 £20 £14

£12 £17 £12

£26 £27 £21

Aladdin

£16

£29

£26

£23

£21

£18

Spiders Web Mon – Fri eves Sat eve Wed mat Sat mat

£22.50 £24.50 £17.50 £18.50

£20.50 £22.50 £17.50 £18.50

£17.50 £18.50 £12.50 £16.50

£14.50 £15.50 £12.50 £14.50

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Mon – Fri eves & Sat mat Sat eve Wed mat

£26 £28 £22

£24 £26 £19

£20 £23 £19

£18 £21 £16

£12 £13 £10

£29 £31 £25

Cinderella on Ice Tue – Fri eves Sat eve Wed & Thu mat Sat mat

£29 £31 £22 £26

£25 £26 £22 £23

£21 £21 £17 £19

£17 £17 £14 £16

£14 £14 £14 £14

£32 £34 £25 £29

Fame Mon – Fri late eves Sat late eve Sat early eve Fri early eves

£26 £28 £26 £21

£24 £26 £24 £21

£21 £22 £21 £18

£18 £19 £18 £14

£13 £15 £13 £11

£29 £31 £29 £24

Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo All perfs

£25

£22

£18

£14

£11

£28

£12.50 £25.50 £12.50 £27.50 £10.50 £20.50 £11.50 £21.50

One night shows Cbeebies Adult £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 Child £12.50 £12.50 £12.50 £12.50 £12.50 Colin Fry £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 Mayor’s Civic Concert £12 £12 £12 £12 £12 Four Poofs and a Piano £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 Seating plan

Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions. Price band S relates to Superior seats situated in the Stalls

Upper Circle

Royal Circle

Stalls

All the Fun of the Fair Mon – Fri eves & Sat mat £26 £23 £19 £14 Sat eve £28 £25 £21 £16 Wed mat £20.50 £18.50 £16.50 £13.50

Stage

Fully air conditioned throughout £11 £11 £11

£29 £31 £23.50

Data Protection The Ambassadors is managed by Woking Turnstyle 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. We also look to secure information and special offers for you from other organisations. You will also be asked whether you want to receive any of this information the next time you book. If you do not want to receive information from ourselves and/or third parties or have any queries, contact Alys Carter in the Marketing Department on 01483 545820.

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BOOKING INFORMATION New Victoria Theatre, The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GQ Box Office 0870 060 6645* (bkg fee) Groups Hotline 01483 545955 Box Office Facsimile 01483 545890 On-line booking www.theambassadors.com/woking General Enquiries 01483 545855 Ambassadors Cinemas 0870 060 6643* (bkg fee) * Calls charged at national call rate on BT landlines calls from other networks may vary

BOOKING OPENS Fri 6 June Friends & Corporate Members Fri 13 June General booking Box Office open Mon to Sat 10am 9.30pm, Sun 12 noon - 9.30pm.

Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded.

All discounts are subject to availability and offered on a limited basis; only one discount is available per booking.

Booking by phone A transaction fee of £2.75 will be added to all telephone bookings, excluding Friends and Group bookings to cover administration charges. Use American Express, MasterCard, Switch & Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are confirmed instantly.

Or phone to reserve and pay within 4 working days.

Booking by post Cheques are payable to Woking Turnstyle Ltd, please send to the Box Office.

SPECIAL OFFER KEY

S

Subscribe and save!

Save money on shows marked in this way - book for three shows and save £3 per ticket, book for four shows or more and save £4 per ticket. These rates apply to price bands S, A and B only. You must book the same number of seats for each show at the initial time of booking to be eligible for the discount. One discount per booking.

Excludes Sat eves and shows not marked with S.

G Group discounts Discounts for group and school bookings on coded shows. Groups Hotline open Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm.

24hr answerphone, or e-mail wokinggroups@theambassadors.com.

E Education Work available This may include performance talks, tours, workshops, masterclasses, residencies and resource packs.

Ring 01483 545822 for details.

Concessions For under 16s, full-time students, UB40s, over 60s, the retired, disabled and companion. Ring the Box Office for full details.

Standby Reduced price tickets may be available on a limited basis half an hour before the performance.

One per person; cash only.

Equal access for all There is level access to the Box Office, bars, toilets and Royal Circle for wheelchair users, and lift access to the stalls. An infra-red hearing system is available for the hearing impaired; headsets can be reserved, subject to availability, when booking tickets (£10 returnable deposit).

Those with special needs, such as wheelchair users, are advised to book in advance. Wheelchairs are available from shopMobility by prior arrangement 01483 776612.

Guide dogs are welcome. Informal talking and large print brochures are available on request from the Box Office. An induction loop is available at the box office.

For help with access requirements please contact Vanessa Howell on 01483 545821 or vanessahowell@theambassadors.com Gift Vouchers Make an ideal present, for full details ring the Box Office.

Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theatre except for family & children’s shows.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

LOCATION AND TRANSPORT Car The New Victoria Theatre is part of the Peacocks Centre in central Woking, just off Victoria Way and easily accessible from the M25 (Jct 10,11), M3 (Jct 3) and A3 - take signs to the town centre. Parking for 2,500 cars in the Peacocks Centre, free after 8pm.

Bus or coach The limited space for coaches to drop off directly outside the theatre is reserved for groups with mobility difficulties. Please call the Groups Hotline 01483 545955 for a permit for this space or for details of alternative coach parking facilities.

Train Frequent trains from London Waterloo, Guildford, Aldershot, Farnham and the surrounding area.

Woking BR is five minutes walk from the theatre. Train information 0845 7484950.

Town mall open every night until 1am for access to cinemas, theatres, restaurants & multi storey car parks.

Bars at The Ambassadors Have a drink before the show and pre-order your interval drinks!

Bars are open approximately 1 hour before the start of the performance.

The New Victoria Theatre reserves the right to vary the advertised programme and facilities if deemed necessary and apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP New Victoria Theatre Woking 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 Stoke-on-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 Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig, Elling, Guys and Dolls and The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.