New Wimbledon Theatre

SPRING 2011 Starring

DAVID HASSELHOFF as Captain Hook & louie spence as cabin boy fri 10 dec 2010 - sun 16 jan 2011

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SPRING 2011

michael ball

Stars in hairspray Tue 15 - Sat 26 March

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RESTORATION LEVY

raymond gubbay presents

Our modest restoration levy of £1 per ticket is exclusively reserved to improve our facilities and safeguard this Grade 2 listed building for the comfort of our customers and visiting companies.

With its use we have completed:

Thu 3 - Sat 5 February

Re-seating the Dress Circle Refurbishment of some Upper Circle seats Refurbished Foyer bar and new bar furniture for the Dress Circle Refurbished toilets including the creation of new Ladies facilities in the Dress Circle Re-painting of Foyer and Dress Circle Bar Extensive re-carpeting of Front of House areas New hospitality areas at sides of Dress Circle Dressing Room and Green Room furniture We plan to: Complete carpeting and seat refurbishment throughout

the russian state ballet

peter pan 10 December - 16 January

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the moscow state circus 20 - 23 January

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swan lake/nutcracker 3 - 5 February

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george’s marvellous medicine 15 - 19 February

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blues brothers 22 - 26 February

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& orchestra of siberia

jekyll and hyde 28 February - 5 March

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LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO 11 - 12 March

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hairspray 15 - 26 March

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richard alston dance company 1 April

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swan lake on ice 5 - 9 April

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joseph 19 - 23 April

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matthew bourne’s cinderella 3 - 7 May

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thomas & friends: a circus comes to town 16 - 17 April

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horrible histories 24 - 28 May

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the sound of music 10 - 22 October

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one night only

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pricing

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Refurbish all bars Refurbish Dressing Rooms Thank you for continuing to support our beautiful, historic theatre.

don’t miss the biggest pantomime of them all this christmas!

And

PRESENTS

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

Global mega-star David Hasselhoff comes to New Wimbledon

December 2010

Theatre this Christmas in the swashbuckling family pantomime,

Fri 10 7.00

Peter Pan.

Sat 11 2.00 7.00 Sun 12 1.30 5.30

The Hoff, best known for the iconic roles of Michael Knight in Knight Rider and Mitch Buchanan in the most watched TV

Mon 13 No Performances Tue 14 1.30 ■ ▲ S K 7.00 Wed 15 1.30 ■ ▲ S K 7.00

show in history, Baywatch, will play the evil Captain Hook

Thu 16 1.30 ■ ▲ S K 7.00

alongside star of Pineapple Dance Studios Louie Spence

Fri 17 1.30 S K 7.00

who plays the cabin boy, Roger.

Sat 18 2.00 ▲ 7.00 ● ▲ Sun 19 1.30■ 5.30

Don’t miss everyone’s favourite adventure story complete with magical sets and costumes, amazing special effects and beautiful singing and dancing. Meet an array of wonderful

Mon 20 No Performances Tue 21 2.00 7.00 Wed 22 2.00 7.00 Thu 23 2.00 7.00

and hilarious characters including Peter, Wendy, John and

Fri 24 1.30 5.30

Michael. Just keep an eye out for the wily ticking crocodile!

Sat 25 No Performances

Get ready to be whisked away on this enchanting journey

Sun 26 1.30 5.30 100TH bday

to Neverland.

Mon 27 2.00 7.00 Tue 28 2.00 7.00 Wed 29 2.00 7.00 Thu 30 2.00 7.00

kids go half price (K)

FAMILY ticket £70 (■)

Offer available on 14 - 17 Dec & 5,6 12, 13 Jan

For a family of 2 Adults & 2 Children

new wimbledon theatre’S 100th birthday sun 26 dec

Fri 31 1.30 ■ ▲ ● 5.30 ■ ▲ ●

January 2011 Sat 1 No Performances Sun 2 1.30 ■ 5.30 ■ Mon 3 1.30 ▲ ● 5.30 ▲ ● Tue 4 No Performances Wed 5 1.30 ▲ ● K 7.00 ▲ ● K

Audio Described Perf Wed 5 January at 7pm, Denise Rocard

Signed Perf Thu 6 January at 7pm, Andy Higgins from Music & the Deaf

AMBASSADOR FRIENDS £5 off price bands A & B Sat 18 Dec 7pm

silver friends 2 for 1 on price bands A & B Sat 18 Dec 7pm

▲ groups of 10+ S SCHOOL Groups of 10+

Contact Groups Hotline on 0844 871 7644 for details

● concessions

£2 off per ticket (children senior citizens/students) £5 off per ticket for disabled patrons Please note David Hasselhoff will feature as Captain Hook in the following performances of Peter Pan: Fri 10 - Fri 17 December, Sun 19 December (5.30pm only), Tue 21 - Thu 30 December & Sun 9 - Sun 16 January inclusive.

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

Thu 6 1.30 ▲ ● K 7.00 ▲ ● K Fri 7 1.30 ▲ ● 7.00 ▲ ● Sat 8 2.00 7.00 Sun 9 1.30 5.30 Mon 10 1.30 ▲ ● S 7.00 Tue 11 No Performances Wed 12 1.30 ▲ ● S K 7.00 Thu 13 1.30 ▲ ● S K 7.00 Fri 14 1.30 ▲ ● S 7.00 Sat 15 2.00 7.00 Sun 16 1.30 5.30

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Two great ballet masterpieces

BREATHTAKING CIRCUS extravaganza

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

Raymond Gubbay presents

The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia

Swan Lake The Moscow State Circus brings its brand new show Legenda to Wimbledon for the very first time, presenting a huge cast of Russia’s greatest circus artistes who will push the boundaries of physical ingenuity to the limit. Disciplines honed from years of rehearsal and practice combine with state of the art special effects to create this astounding circus spectacular.

thu 20 - sun 23 jan Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 2pm & 5pm

Bursting with incredible human feats and death-defying acts, the show includes body twisting contortionists, a rotating wheel of death, award-winning clowns Valik and Valerik, human statues and the unbelievable crossbow act of The Popazovs.

silver friends discount 2 for 1 price bands A & B Fri eve 5pm & 8pm

A sensational show that encompasses contemporary and classical circus at its very best – book now!

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Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Thu eve

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The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience.

The Nutcracker In a magical new production, this most famous of fantasy ballets opens as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where toy dolls come to life as an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.

‘simply breathtaking’ hull daily mail

thu 3 - sat 5 feb Swan Lake Thu & Fri 7.30pm The Nutcracker Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B all perfs silver friends discount 2 for 1 price bands A & B all perfs

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The Original Smash Hit West End Production

Eye-popping fun for all the family!

See a trailer of the show at www.ambassadortickets.com/ wimbledon

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’s Marvellous Medicine!

tue 15 - sat 19 feb Tue 7pm, Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 10.30am & 5.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 5.30pm

The Times

‘Absolutely wicked and not just for the children!’

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‘A rip-roaring foot stomping boogie’

By Roald Dahl Adapted by David Wood Birmingham Stage Company presents 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!

‘Wonderfully witty. Enters into Dahl’s quirky world with aplomb and enormous glee’

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Tue eve silver friends discount 2 for 1 price bands A & B Fri 5.30pm

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The legendary Original Tribute To The Blues Brothers is back in the UK at last! Yes folks, the show that started it all has been playing sell out tours all over Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know that home is where the heart is - so they’re back in town on a serious mission to entertain you!

Featuring cast members from the original hit West End run, this all-new show brings you all those amazing, favourite and classic moments and more; including a brand new set, new twists, new moves, new songs - and freshly laundered suits!!

The boys are joined by one of Europe’s finest seven piece bands and the sassy Bluettes; playing all your favourite songs, including Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving and loads, loads more!

So dust off your pork pie hat, dig out your shades and prepare to party like never before! Join The Blues Brothers for a night of the finest music, moves, thrills and spills you’re likely to see this side of Chicago!

daily mail

tue 22 - sat 26 feb Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Tue eve silver friends discount 2 for 1 price bands A & B Fri eve

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the theatrical event of 2011

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

‘Lush and appealing, genuinely moving’ NEW YORK DAILY TIMES

Bill Kenwright presents

MARTI PELLOW in

Marti Pellow, the hugely successful solo artist and front man of Wet Wet Wet, makes a hotly-anticipated return to the UK stage in a major new production of the hit Broadway musical, Jekyll And Hyde.

Marti Pellow’s successes with Wet Wet Wet include dozens of top ten singles and multi-platinum albums; their hit single, Love Is All Around, spent 15 weeks at the number one spot in the UK charts in 1994 when it featured on the soundtrack to the romantic comedy of the decade, Four Weddings And A Funeral.

As well as a critically-acclaimed solo career, Marti has gone on to star in the West End, on Broadway and on national tour in the smash-hit stage musicals Chicago and The Witches Of Eastwick.

Glamorous, sexy and deliciously wicked in equal measures, Jekyll And Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic gothic novella with book and lyrics by the Academy Award-winning composer Leslie Bricusse (Scrooge, Doctor Dolittle). Pellow stars as the brilliant but obsessive scientist whose sadistic alter ego wreaks havoc across Victorian London in this dark tale of love, redemption and the seductive power of evil.

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mon 28 feb - sat 5 mar Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm signed performance Fri 4 Mar 7.30pm Sean Fitzsimmons from Music and the Deaf Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Tue & Wed eve silver friends discount 2 for 1 on price bands A & B Wed & Fri eve

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not to be missed!

Dance Consortium presents

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

‘this is the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet’ sunday times

Champagne Seats

Performing Swan Lake Act II/Pas de Deux, Go for Barocoo/Raymonda’s Wedding Watch out Wimbledon, ballet’s very-grandes dames are back!

After sell-out performances in 2008, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (or ‘The Trocks’ to their friends) return with a fantastic programme, a lorry load of costume changes and lashings of diva attitude.

Winners of the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards and the TMA Theatre Award, The Trocks’ combination of pure comedy, extraordinary technical prowess and genuine love of ballet has made them a global phenomenon since they formed in New York in 1974.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘pirouettes and pratfalls. priceless’ Sunday Telegraph 12

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www.danceconsortium.com

A top price ticket and glass of champagne £36.50, a small price to pay for a truly luxurious experience!* *Champagne Seats include a glass of Lanvin house champagne. Terms & Conditions apply.

fri 11 - sat 12 mar Fri - Sat eve 7.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Fri eve Silver Friends discount 2 for 1 price bands A & B Fri eve

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‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW’

‘tHE MOST HAPPY, FUNNY, SUNNY SHOW IN TOWN!’ sunday express

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

GUARDIAN

STARRING

michael ball micky dolenz &

‘THE MUSICAL WITH EVERYTHING

A TRIUMPH!’ OBSERVER

The West End’s favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, is coming to the New Wimbledon Theatre for two weeks only.

Starring Michael Ball in the role of his life as Edna and The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz as the loveable Wilbur, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves.

Hairspray is the musical with everything - the ultimate feel-good show which has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe. Book now!

‘utterly unmissable’ southern daily echo

‘More than a musical, this is an extravaganza’ bournemouth echo

‘feel good factor off the scale’ glasgow herald

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Photography by Tristram Kenton and Catherine Ashmore

tue 15 - sat 26 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm signed performance Tue 22 March 7.30pm Andy Higgins from Music & the Deaf Ambassador Friends £5 off A & B price bands Thu eve perf week 1 Silver friends discount 2 for 1 on A & B price bands Tue week 1

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celebrated and musically-driven contemporary dance

WORLD CLASS ICE SKATING IN THE INTIMACY OF THE THEATRE

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

‘the most musically revealing choreographer in the world today’ new york times

★★★★ ‘sumptuous. stylish’ the times

The Imperial Ice Stars are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake on Ice.

RADC presents a characteristically diverse collection of music.

ROUGHCUT - a euphoric display of pure energy - is danced to the cascading peals of Steve Reich’s shimmering New York and Electric Counterpoints.

With Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, exhilarating new choreography and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the classic love story will take your breath away.

‘Sends you home cloud-high’ Sunday Times lie of the land - the sharp sweetness of Ned Rorem’s string quartet has inspired lyrical yet urgent dancing.

‘fierCE nuances of rhythm & line’ GUARDIAN OUT OF THE STRONG - performed to Prokofiev’s Sixth Piano Sonata.

‘Threatens to burst through the confines of the stage’ Guardian 16

fri 1 apr 7.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B

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The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring and graceful feats – some of which are so complex they haven’t yet been named – performed in the intimate setting of a frozen theatre stage.

This adrenaline-infused Swan Lake on Ice will bring you to the very edge of your seat.

‘inspiring, original and great theatre’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

tue 5 - sat 9 apr Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Tue, Wed & Fri eves silver friends discount 2 for 1 on price bands A & B Wed & Fri eve

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‘it explodes like glittering fireworks. brilliant!’

the sunday times

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

★★★★ ‘A Night to remember.

Keith Jack is excellent!’

Bill Kenwright

The Herald

by arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents

KIDS GO HALF PRICE Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a hair’s breadth behind winner Lee Mead in hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do, takes on the title role, having won the hearts of the nation with his sparkling charisma and sensational singing voice.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.

lyrics by TIM

RICE

music by ANDREW

LLOYD WEBBER

Joseph bursts onto the stage at New Wimbledon Theatre so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

‘it’s utterly irresistible.

GO, GO, GO JO!’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY’ entertainment and news

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Please note that casting and schedule are always subject to change.

Please check with the Box Office when booking your tickets.

Tue - Thu eves on price bands A & B

tue 19 - sat 23 apr Tue - Fri eves 7.30pm Tue - Thu mats 2.30pm Sat 1pm, 5pm & 8pm signed performance Wed 20 Apr 7.30pm Sean Fitzsimmons from Music and the Deaf Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Tue & Wed eve silver friends discount 2 for 1 on price bands A & B Wed & Fri eve

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‘A dazzling spectacle’ the times

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

‘A valentine to the power of love’ LA TIMES

Direct from London’s Sadler’s Wells comes New Adventures’ beautiful and unique dance interpretation of the best loved fairy tale of all, Cinderella.

Set in London during the Second World War, Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of Prokofiev’s haunting score has, at its heart, a true wartime romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz. Bourne’s vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, creating a unique and unforgettable depiction of a familiar and beloved fable.

Matthew Bourne has achieved worldwide artistic success with his imaginative new stagings of popular classics such as Swan Lake, The Car Man, Nutcracker!, Dorian Gray and Edward Scissorhands.

‘Breathtaking choreography. the most thrilling stage experience in town’ NEWS OF THE WORLD 20

‘startlingly original.

A triumphant success’ the observer

tue 3 - sat 7 may Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off A & B price bands Tue & Wed eves silver friends discount 2 for 1 on A & B price bands Wed & Fri eves

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All aboard – Join Thomas and Friends for a theatre adventure!

Perfect Easter Treat for all the Family

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

★★★★ ‘the auditorium seems fit to combust spontaneously in an explosion of joy and excitement’ the times

Sat 16 & sun 17 apr Sat 4pm & 6.30pm Sun 11am & 2pm

This all new 90-minute musical adventure is packed with audience sing-a-longs, high energy dancing and thrilling adventures.

When Thomas makes a big mistake, all the engines on the Island of Sodor must work together to prepare for the exciting event under the Big Top and Thomas must prove he’s a really useful engine once again.

In this fun filled family show, Percy, James, Gordon and of course Thomas join The Fat Controller and the townspeople from the Island of Sodor to welcome a colourful cast of circus performers in an engaging story that demonstrates the importance of friendship and cooperation.

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©2008 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd. ©2008 HIT Entertainment Ltd. HIT and HIT LOGO are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Ltd

Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Sat 6.30pm silver friends discount 2 for 1 on price bands A & B Sat 6.30pm family ticket £50 2 Adults & 2 Children on price bands A & B for all perfs

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It’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows - The Awful Egyptians and The Ruthless Romans - are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

THE AWFUL EGYPTIANS From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Dare you enter through the Gates of the Afterlife? Prepare to be ruled by Ramasses the Great!

THE RUTHLESS ROMANS From the evil Emperors to the gruesome gladiators, find out why there’s no place like Rome! Experience the terrible tactics of the Roman army, hold on tight for a jaw-dropping journey into Roman Britain and prepare to meet sword-slaying Spartacus!

See a trailer of the shows at www.birminghamstage.com

tue 24 - sat 28 may The Awful Egyptians Tue 7pm, Wed 10.30am, Thu 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am, Sat 7pm The Ruthless Romans Wed 1.30pm, Thu 10.30am, Fri 5pm, Sat 2.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off price bands A & B Tue 7pm & Fri 5pm family ticket - £40 2 Adults & 2 Children on price bands A & B for all perfs

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‘definitely one of my favourite things - beg, steal or borrow a ticket’ southern daily echo

The world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music, is coming to the New Wimbledon theatre direct from the London Palladium.

This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike.

With its unforgettable score The Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music.

It’s the perfect family treat!

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On A & B price bands Mon - Thu eves 1 child with each full paying adult

Photography of various cast by Paul Coltas & Catherine Ashmore.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

mon 10 - sat 22 oct Mon eve 7pm, Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm signed performance Fri 14 Oct 7.30pm Sarah Ainsworth from Music & the Deaf Ambassador Friends £5 off A & B price bands Mon & Tue eve (week 1) & Thu eve (week 2) silver friends discount 2 for 1 on A & B price bands Fri eves (week 1 & 2)

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THEATRE

for one night only

The ‘Magnificent’ Music Hall Wed 19 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm By popular demand, the Paper Moon Theatre Company returns - with two performances - to take you on a nostalgic trip into the Magnificent Music Hall. Enjoy favourite songs and jokes performed by a talented cast with special guest stars from the BBC’s The Good Old Days.

Lenny Henry In Cradle to Rave Wed 9 Mar 7.30pm Cradle To Rave is the brand new one man show from Lenny Henry, fresh from his award winning stint in Northern Broadside’s Othello.

Lenny returns to his roots with a funky, funny and touching show about the thing he loves most: music. Cradle To Rave is a musical journey, exploring the role music has played, and will play, at every stage of Lenny’s life from the womb to the tomb. Hit it!

The Chippendales® ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS Wed 2 Feb 7.30pm Lee ‘Memphis’ King - world champion Elvis Tribute Artist - recreates the essence of Elvis Presley - the early Rock and Roll years, The ‘68 Comeback Special’ and The ‘Vegas’ years. He delivers an almost unbelievable combination of stunning accurate vocals and incredible passion into every performance.

Tue 29 Mar 8pm The Men of Chippendales return with their newest production: Most Wanted! 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. Millions of women can’t be wrong!

Pecs + Abs and Rock’n’Roll! YOU magazine Early Bird Offer £5 off A & B price bands until 31 Dec 2010 Adult material. Recommended age 18+.

let’s hang on Circus of Horrors Mon 7 Mar 7.30pm The Circus of Horrors has toured relentlessly around the world for a staggering 15 years. Now the whole evil ensemble is back with a brand new show.

Recommended age 14+.

Sing-a-Long-a ABBA Tue 8 Mar 7.30pm The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for… The Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in! With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear – Sing-a-long-a ABBA is the perfect night out for all! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

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Wed 30 Mar 7.30pm The world’s no.1 tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.

Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold over 100 million records worldwide all before the age of 30! Featuring all your favourite hits including Oh What a Night, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Big Girls Don’t Cry, Sherry and many more.

Sally Morgan Psychic Sally: On the Road Sat 2 Apr 7.30pm Fresh from her TV Series - ‘Psychic Sally: On the Road’, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably the late Princess Diana. Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is hugely entertaining and enlightening.

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Essence of Ireland

ve 3 n 9 ue s

for one night only

seat dedication

Mon 11 Apr 7.30pm

If you want to honour someone

Five Star Irish Magic. 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. ‘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

special, why not reserve a place

Count Arthur Strong – Command Performance Tue 12 Apr 8pm Count Arthur Strong’s new show, Command Performance, is so new, not even he knows he’s doing it yet. Don’t worry about that though, it’s never stopped him before! So get your Maltesers out, roll your trouser legs up and sit back and enjoy this potentially wonderful show. Pausing only to glance up from your program to ask when the interval is. I can guarantee you; you’ll have never seen anything like it, whatever it is.

in history for them with a seat dedication at New Wimbledon Theatre! This elegant theatre celebrates its Centenary on

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The Chuckle Brothers - Barry Potty and his Full Blood Brother Wed 13 Apr 2.30pm Join Paul and Barry Chuckle in their latest hilarious adventure.

Barry Potty and his full blood brother, Paul, arrive accidentally at Pigsnorts School of Magic where the evil Lord Fonterall is plotting to take over the school! Featuring ghosts, ghouls and spectacular magic in this exhilarating brand new show.

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★★★★★ ‘perfection. ridiculously enjoyable’ the independent

In the Flesh: The Pink Floyd Show Thu 14 Apr 7.30pm In The Flesh have created a powerful and dynamic appreciation of Pink Floyd’s timeless music: the seven piece live band, featuring backing singers and saxophones, deliver accurate renditions of their astounding music with an incredible attention to detail reflecting the different periods of Pink Floyd’s hugely varied and influential career.

An impressive light show and projection screen accompanies the music with specially commissioned film sequences and still images that will leave audiences amazed!

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special friends rate best seat & glass of champagne £44.50 Book on 0844 871 7633 or online at www.ambassadortickets.com/friends and select London tab Savoy Theatre, London

the 26 December 2010; by dedicating a seat to someone you love you are not only giving them a lasting gift, you are helping us to maintain the working life of this grand old venue so it may continue for the next 100 years.

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• Your name will appear in the house programmes for the year of your membership (subject to your approval)

£125 - Single (1 member + 1 guest) £150 - Double (2 members + 2 guests)

If you become a Platinum Friend before the 30 November you can enjoy all the fabulous benefits we have just told you about for the introductory price of £85! Just quote ‘Platinum Friends Introductory Offer’ when booking. This is also available to our current Ambassador and Silver Friends who can upgrade and just pay the difference.* This is a very limited time offer so make sure you don’t miss out!

Platinum Friends will receive all the great ticket discounts that Ambassadors and Silver Friends receive but they will also enjoy the following:

• Exclusive use of the Platinum Friends Bar in the Dress Circle during the interval - drinks can be ordered at any bar pre-show on presentation of your membership card and they will be ready on the Platinum Friends Bar at the interval • Access to our Theatre Manager via email to pre-order interval drinks before the day of the performance

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• Complimentary house programme on presentation of your membership card or on pre-order with Theatre Manager • Complimentary drinks vouchers to use 3 times during the year sent with membership card

• Personal backstage tours by appointment*

To become or upgrade to a Platinum Friend call 0844 871 7646 or pop in and see our friendly Box Office staff who will be happy to help. *The upgraded membership will only apply to the remainder of the current membership.

all our Friends will benefit from • Discounted tickets across London & the UK* • No online fees for most productions • Priority booking at your home venue • 10% off drinks in all ATG venues* • Free ticket exchange* *Conditions apply

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creative learning

West End Summer School August 2010

Schools Showcase June 2010

School Workshops George’s Marvellous Medicine Meet the Cast Thu 17 February 1.30pm Performers answer your questions in this special event. Held after the show. Free and open to all

PETER PAN WORKSHOPS Tue 14 December (Schools) Tue 28 December (Families) 11am – 12pm Held before a matinee performance. A chance to find out more about panto and to play your favourite characters.

Free but ticketed, call Box Office to book.

Touch Tours A special tour for patrons with visual difficulties. Explore the stage, costumes and setting for Peter Pan before taking your seat for the performance.

Available in January, please contact Christina Lydon for further details.

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Post Show workshop Fri 18 February Explore the play, characters and story in this exciting workshop held straight after the 10.30am performance. The workshop will finish at approximately 1.20pm. £1.50 per student, call box office to book.

Horrible Histories Meet the Cast Ruthless Romans Wed 25 May 1.30pm Awful Egyptians Fri 27 May 10.30am Performers answer your questions in this special event. Held after the show. Free and open to all.

Richard Alston Dance Company In school workshop Suitable for KS 4 + 5

Schools Showcase June 2010

(GCSE and A Level) An intensive session covering the style, repertoire and choreography of this innovative practitioner. £250 for full day, (excludes vat and does not include travel costs). Workshops can be arranged on any day from January 2011. Contact Christina for further details.

Special offer £30 discount on workshop costs for schools who book to see the show. Contact Christina Lydon for further information.

pre SHOW EVENTS Hairspray Dance Workshop Sat 19 March 11am – 12pm Ages 10 - 16 £5 per person Take part in this fun session, lead by a member of the company and learn a routine from the show!

Contact Box Office to book!

Richard Alston Dance Company Friday 1 April 6.30pm A pre performance talk with

Richard Alston. Limited spaces available so do book quickly to avoid disappointment! FREE event, but places must be booked in advance via box office.

post SHOW EVENTS Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Fri 11 March 7.30pm Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella Tue 3 May 7.30pm Members of the above cast and crew answer your questions about the show in these special sessions held straight after the performance. 20mins.

Open to all. Free.

DANCE Workshop Just Dance Mon 1 - Fri 5 August 10am - 4pm Ages 12 - 16 Our phenomenally successful dance workshop is back! Open to dancers of all abilities our experienced leaders will teach

West End Summer School August 2010

you new choreography and develop your skills. £110 per person. Call Box Office to book.

YOUTH THEATRE

an economic disadvantage.

Support their ongoing work by donating today at wctt.org.uk/ youhelp. For more information, please email wctttrust@ googlemail.com. Registered charity number 1011660.

Debut - Ages 11 - 14 Encore - Ages 15 - 18 Members meet every week to work on performance projects, explore all aspects of drama and production, develop their skills – and have fun!

Debut – to join our waiting list contact youth theatre administrator.

Encore – entry is by audition.

Next auditions will be in January 2011 with an introductory workshop on 12 December 2010.

Contact Youth theatre administrator to take part.

The WCTT supports Creative Learning at New Wimbledon Theatre. It is an independant charity bringing exciting theatre education projects to the local community with a focus on those with disabilities or at

BOOKING CONTACTS Box Office 0844 871 7646 Creative Learning Enquiries: Christina Lydon Creative Learning Manager christinalydon@ theambassadors.com or 020 8545 7900 Youth Theatre Enquiries: Natalie Scott Youth Theatre Administrator, assist_newwimbledon@ yahoo.co.uk Groups & Schools Bookings – 0844 871 7696

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booking information New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon London SW19 1QG Box Office 0844 871 7646 Groups & Schools 0844 871 7696 Design swd.uk.com Print Aldridge Print Group

Access hotline 0844 871 7677 For our deaf and hard of hearing patrons please use Type Talk, which is a free service provided by the RNID and B.T. (You only pay for the call to the venue).

18001 0871297 5477 (textphone user) 18002 0871297 5477 (hearing person).

This publication was produced to ^^ 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.

International 020 8544 7424

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www.ambassadortickets.com/ wimbledon (Online booking with bkg fee) Booking opens Friends & Corporate Members Fri 19 November 2010 General booking Thu 25 November 2010 Telephone sales Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm and Sun 10am 8pm. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express.

Reservations are possible with payment within 3 working days.

Prices are subject to a £2.50 per ticket fee online and a £1.50 per ticket fee by phone (excluding Friends and Groups 10+).

For productions marked ** a £2.85 per ticket fee will apply to all online and telephone sales - a £2.85 transaction fee will also apply to online and telephone sales (excluding Friends and Groups 10+).

New Wimbledon Theatre Box Office To book in person the Box Office is open Mon - Sat 10am - 8pm. (6pm on non-performance days). Please note that the Box Office is unable to take bookings in person for future shows 1 hour prior to a performance. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.

Booking by post Cheques are payable to New Wimbledon Theatre Ltd. Post with SAE to: Box Office, New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1QG. £1 goes to your theatre’s restoration fund

Conditions of Sale Tickets are non refundable. Discounts are subject to availability and offered on a limited basis only 1 discount is available per booking. Children under 5 will not be admitted to New Wimbledon Theatre, except for children and family shows,

where children over the age of 18 months must have their own seat.

Limited ability to store buggies.

Price band structure reflects the level of comfort offered by seats and clarity of view. We regret that we cannot guarantee unrestricted view at all times due to the varying nature of productions involved.

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Group discounts

For certain performances, groups of 10+ are entitled to ticket discounts. Contact our groups department for more details.

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Education

For certain performances, school groups of 10+ are entitled to £10 tickets plus 1 teacher free (exclusions apply). Contact our groups department for more details.

All tickets subject to availability and restrictions apply. concessions & discounts Tickets at discounted rates are subject to availability and at the absolute discretion of the New Wimbledon Theatre. Valid for certain performances (exclusions apply).

Under 16s, full time students, Senior Citizens: £2 off each seat at certain performances. Disabled customers are entitled to £5 off on all performances (subject to availability). Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre, or who need to sit in particular seats, should make this known at the time of booking. family tickets 2 adults, 2 children (excludes Fri & Sat eves). Subject to availability - see individual show page for more details.

Exclusions apply for Peter Pan. There are no concessions on Superior seats. equal access for all Main House Stalls only: Street level access is available via Russell Road.

Wheelchair accessible lift to stalls.

Wheelchair spaces with seat for companion - stalls.

Wheelchair adapted toilet, bar facilities & stalls.

Induction loop available at the Box Office.

Studio Wheelchair adapted toilet facility, InfraRed system and lift access from The Broadway.

AUDIO DESCRIBED AND SIGNED PERFORMANCES Please state your access requirements at the time of booking. Peter Pan signed Performance on 6 January at 7pm by Andy Higgins. For our signed performances, please e-mail Box Office to ensure that your seats offer a good view of the signer - wimbledonboxoffice @theambassadors.com or alternatively phone our access line on 0844 871 7677.

For audio described perfs, contact Box Office to reserve your headset. Limited availability. We also offer Touch Tours (subject to availability) to be booked in person at the Box Office or via email to the address above.

This brochure and access details are available in Large Print or on audio cd.

Call 020 8545 7900 to request a copy.

HOW TO FIND US Public Transport 5 min walk from Wimbledon Rail, Tube (District Line & Tramlink station). Turn left onto The Broadway. South Wimbledon Tube station (Northern line) 10 min walk.

Buses 57, 93, 131, 163, 164, 200, 219 & 493

By Car New Wimbledon Theatre is 9 miles from Heathrow and 16 miles from Gatwick; the A3 gives access to the South Circular and M25.

PARKING There are various places to park in Wimbledon - please refer to our website for more details.

Filming and Theatre Hire The theatre is available for filming and has appeared in Little Britain, The Bill, Extras, Poirot and De-Lovely to name but a few. You can also hire the theatre and its function rooms for conferences, meetings, photography, rehearsals, private parties and events. Enquiries: sambain@theambassadors.com

Guide dogs are welcome in the Main House and Studio.

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. New Wimbledon Theatre reserves the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary, we also reserve the right to limit or vary all advertised discounts. Data protection The New Wimbledon Theatre is managed by the New Wimbledon Theatre 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 too 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 the Marketing Department at New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG.

PRICE BAND

A

B

C

D

S

PRICE BAND

A

B

C

D

E

S

£17

£35

Thomas The Tank Engine Adults Children

£15.50 £13.50

£15.50 £13.50

£15.50 £13.50

£13.50 £11.50

£13.50 £11.50

£15.50 £13.50

£17

£15

£30

£15 £16.50

£15 £16.50

£15 £16.50

£15 £16.50

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tue - Thu eves Tue - Thu mat Fri & all Sat perfs

£29 £21 £31

£26 £19 £28

£23 £17 £25

£20 £15 £22

£17 £13 £19

£32 £24 £34

£21 £20 £21 £23

£18 £17 £18 £20

£15 £14 £15 £17

£12 £11 £12 £14

£27 £26 £27 £29

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella Mon - Thu eves Thu mat Fri & Sat eve Sat mat

£33 £28 £35 £33

£30 £28 £32 £30

£27 £22 £28 £27

£23 £18 £24 £23

£18 £16 £19 £18

£36 £31 £38 £36

£21

£21

£19.50

£19.50

£21

Horrible Histories

£15

£15

£15

£15

£15

£15

£36.50

£32.50

£28.50

£23

£17.50

£39.50

£33.50 £38.50

£30.50 £34.50

£26 £30.50

£21 £26

£16 £19

£36.50 £41.50

Peter Pan 10 - 17, 19 Dec 5.30pm, 20 - 30 Dec & 9 - 16 Jan

£30

£27

£25

£22

18 - 19 Dec & 31 Dec - 8 Jan

£27

£25

£22

Magnificent Music Hall Mat Eve

£15 £16.50

£15 £16.50

Moscow State Circus - Legenda Thu eve Fri early Sat early & all Sun Fri & Sat eve

£24 £23 £24 £26

Tribute: One Night of Elvis

£21

Swan Lake/ Nutcracker Thu - Fri eve & Sat mat Sat eve George’s Marvellous Medicine Adults Children under 16

£30 £31

£26 £27

£22 £23

£18 £19

E

£14 £15

£33 £34

£16 £11

£16 £11

£16 £11

£16 £11

£16 £11

£16 £11

The Official Blues Brothers Tue - Thu eves Fri & Sat eves

£24.50 £26.50

£21.50 £23.50

£18.50 £20.50

£15.50 £17.50

£12.50 £14.50

£27.50 £29.50

Jekyll and Hyde Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Thu mat Fri & Sat eve

£32 £31 £33

£29 £28 £30

£26 £25 £27

£23 £22 £24

£20 £19 £21

£35 £34 £36

Circus of Horrors

£25

£21

£20

£16

£13

£25

Sing-a-long-a ABBA

£18.50

£18.50

£18.50

£18.50

£18.50

£18.50

Lenny Henry in Cradle to Rave**

£24.50

£24.50

£24.50

£24.50

£24.50

£24.50

£27

£24

£20

£16

£13

£30

£40.50 £38.50

£35.50 £33.50

£31.50 £29.50

£26.50 £24.50

£18.50 £16.50

£43.50 £41.50 £46.50

Les Ballets Trockadero Hairspray Mon - Thu eves Wed & Thu mat Fri eve & all Sat perfs

£43.50

£40.50

£36.50

£30.50

£22

Chippendales

£24.50

£24.50

£23.50

£23.50

£21

£26

Let’s Hang On

£18.50

£18.50

£17

£17

£17

£18.50

Richard Alston Dance Company

£19.50

£19.50

£16.50

£16.50

13.50

£22.50

Sally Morgan

£23

£23

£23

£23

£23

£23

Swan Lake On Ice Tue - Thu eves Wed & Thu mat Fri & Sat eve Sat mat

£30 £22 £32 £28

£24 £22 £27 £24

£22 £18 £23 £19

£17 £14 £17 £16

£14 £14 £15 £14

£33 £25 £35 £31

Essence of Ireland

£22

£22

£19

£19

£16

£22

Count Arthur Strong Command Performance

£18

£18

£18

£18

£18

£18

Chuckle Brothers Adults Children

£14.50 £13.50

£14.50 £13.50

£14.50 £13.50

£14.50 £13.50

£14.50 £13.50

£14.50 £13.50

Tribute:In the Flesh Pink Floyd Spectacular

£23.50

£23.50

£23.50

£23.50

£23.50

£23.50

The Sound of Music Tue - Thu eves Mon eve, Thu mat & Preview All Fri & Sat perfs

Seating Plan Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. Price band S relates to Superior seats situated in the Stalls and Dress Circle.

Ambassador theatre group New Wimbledon Theatre is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the awardwinning Ambassador Cinemas; Grand Opera House, York.

ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG coproductions 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.

thank you to our corporate partners

Restaurant Partners

For more information on Corporate Partnerships, contact Rebecca White rebeccawhite@theambassadors.com or 020 8545 7915

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