Oxford New Theatre Winter/Spring 2010/2011

WINTER - SPRING 2010 - 11 BOX OFFICE 0844 847 1588 (bkg fee) www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk

25 - 30 APRIL 2011

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WELCOME MORE Shows MORE Theatres MORE Savings ALL FOR £30

Once again we are delighted to present to you a wonderful array of fabulous shows and artists here at the New Theatre in the heart of Oxford! As important as it is for us to continue to play host to the best in live touring entertainment, it is equally important to ensure that your experience is a special and memorable one.

My welcome page in our last brochure made reference to some impending improvements to the stalls auditorium and I am delighted to confirm that work was completed. If you might be interested to learn a little more about our ongoing improvements please do make reference to page 23 in this brochure.

Once again, on behalf of my fantastic team here, we very much look forward to seeing you attend a show here at the New Theatre in the very near future!

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on the opening nights of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan On Ice, Midnight Tango and Blood Brothers.

Discounts available on many other shows as well, visit www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk and click on the Live Card link.

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Photographs of West End company by Paul Coltas

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREAT!

MAGICAL ICE SPECTACULAR!

‘BREATHTAKING AND STUNNING TO WATCH’ WHAT’S ON STAGE

TUE 7 DEC - SUN 2 JAN Tue 7pm (excl Tue 7 Dec which is 7.30pm) Wed - Sat eve 7.30pm Mat 2.30pm every Wed & Sat (excl 25 Dec) and Thu 23, Fri 24, Thu 30 and Fri 31 Dec Sun perfs 3pm (Sun 26 3pm & 7.30pm) No perfs Mondays, 24 Dec eve, 25 Dec and 31 Dec eve L G C E F

0844 847 1588 (bkg fee) www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk Although the producers of The Sound of Music cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, Connie Fisher is expected to perform at all performances excluding Tue 14, 21 & 28 Dec 7.00pm, Wed 8 & 29 x Dec 2.30pm, Wed 15 & 22 Dec 7.30pm, and Thu 9 & 30 Dec 7.30pm, subject always to illness and holidays.

A spectacular adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s magical story of the boy who never grew up hits Oxford when the world renowned Russian Ice Stars perform Peter Pan on Ice. Mysterious lands filled with pirates, Indians and ticking crocodiles, will transport visitors to a wonderful world of make-believe as Wild Rose Ice Theatre brings to life the book which has inspired generation after generation.

Unique touches, such as penny farthings being ridden across the ice as the curtain opens on the skyline of a London park, pave the way for a fast moving production which promises to be both lavish and spectacular, dazzling with its sheer beauty and elegance that will thrill the whole family. www.wildroseltd.co.uk By arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited.

‘FORGET DANCING ON ICE, THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.’ GLEN MEADS WHAT’S ON STAGE

THU 6 - SUN 9 JAN Thu - Sat 7.30pm Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm L G C E F Details page 27

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THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA

STRICTLY BRILLIANT! PRESENTED BY ARLENE PHILLIPS AND ADAM SPIEGEL

Raymond Gubbay presents

VINCENT & FLAVIA STAR IN

★★★★★ ‘BIGGER QUOTE’ ATTRIBUTION

★★★★★ ‘NORMAL QUOTE’ ATTRIBUTION

TBC Awaiting copy.

Swan Lake 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.

Sleeping Beauty Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.

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‘DANCING WAS SHARP, PRECISE AND LIGHT OF FOOT THROUGHOUT’

‘AS THRILLING AS DANCING GETS’ ARLENE PHILLIPS

OXFORD TIMES

‘ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL’ BLACKPOOL GAZETTE

MON 10 - WED 12 JAN Swan Lake Mon & Tue eve 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty Wed 2pm & 7.30pm L G C E Details page 27

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Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show - Midnight Tango – a breathtaking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life.

Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world, Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion all combine – this is a spectacular and explosive evening not to be missed!

Strictly 7 performances only so book now for the season’s most eagerly anticipated theatrical event. www.midnighttango.co.uk

£5 OFF TOP 3 PRICES IF BOOKED & PAID BEFORE 30 DEC

TUE 12 - SAT 16 APR Tue - Fri eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm L G C E Details page 27

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WILLY RUSSELL’S CLASSIC MUSICAL RETURNS ‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR

‘DEVASTATING. A MASTERPIECE. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT GO. IF YOU HAVE, GO AGAIN’

Bill Kenwright presents

NEWS OF THE WORLD

‘THE MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE

Starring X Factor’s

NIKI EVANS as Mrs Johnstone Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Starring X Factor’s Niki Evans as Mrs Johnstone, the superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers, and this production, having recently celebrated its 21st phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME’.

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL 8

£2 OFF TOP 3 PRICES IF BOOKED & PAID BEFORE 18 DEC

MON 25 - SAT 30 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm L G C E Details page 27

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‘A DAZZLING SPECTACLE’ THE TIMES

‘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.

‘STARTLINGLY ORIGINAL. A TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS’ THE OBSERVER

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 10

TUE 10 - SAT 14 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm L G C E F Details page 27

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CONCERTS & COMEDY

IT’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT!

‘THE No.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!!!’

‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS, CHANNEL 4’

THE AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

THU 13 JAN 8pm

FRI 14 JAN 7.30pm L G C

The Australian Classic Rock Show - The Best Classic Rock Music On The Planet!

Using a winning formula of impeccable musicianship matched with a spectacular sound and lights show, animations and a sprinkle of Aussie humour, The Australian Classic Rock Show presents two and a half hours of classic rock’s best moments!

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back by popular demand! In its 8th successive year this stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band. Featuring songs from legendary artistes such as The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers and many, many more.

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

STEPHEN K AMOS

SAT 15 JAN 7.30pm L G C

THE BEST MEDICINE

HOW SWEET IT IS

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING GO GO GO!’ NEIL SEAN, SKY NEWS

IS BACK FOR 2011 The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back at the Oxford New Theatre for 1 week only!

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and get ready for the most fun-filled, high octane Rock’n’Roll party of the year.

It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

So come and join Danny and Sandy along with those groovy T-Birds, sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High - book now!

IT’S THE MOST ELECTRIFYIN’ EXTRAVAGANZA ON STAGE! Be there or be square!

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Photographs of West End company by Paul Coltas

MON 18 - SAT 23 JUL Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 5pm & 8.30pm L G C E Details page 27

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Performed by Gary Mullen and ‘The Works’, One Night of Queen will rock you – guaranteed!

Since winning the grand final of Stars In Their Eyes over a decade ago as the legendary Freddie Mercury, Gary has toured with One Night of Queen enthralling fans around the world! With fantastic lighting, staging and sound, this show sells out theatres and concert halls in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and the USA. ‘FANTASTIC’ Sir Terry Wogan

SAT 22 JAN 8pm Fresh from a busy year filming his own BBC2 comedy series The Stephen K Amos Show, Stephen is back on tour with more melt in the middle, heartfelt humour to warm the very cockles of your heart. Laughter really is the best medicine and the Doctor will see you now!

‘IF LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE THEN AMOS SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED BY THE NHS FOR HIS FORMIDABLE HEALING POWERS’ EVENING STANDARD Recommended age 16+

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CIRCUS & CONCERTS

CONCERTS & COMEDY

THE RICHARD THOMPSON BAND

SING-A-LONG-A ABBA

CHILDISH THINGS 7

THE DREAM ATTIC TOUR

10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

MON 7 - TUE 8 FEB 7.30pm

SUN 30 JAN 7:30pm

THU 3 FEB 7.30pm G

Richard Thompson is one of this country’s greatest songwriters and a guitar virtuoso, prompting Rolling Stone to hail him as ‘A PERENNIAL DARK-HORSE CONTENDER FOR THE TITLE OF GREATEST LIVING ROCK GUITARIST.’ His songs have been covered by everyone from David Gilmour to R.E.M via Elvis Costello. He returns to the UK to tour with a powerful electric band. It’s the same group that plays on the new album Dream Attic.

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!

Childish Things returns to the New Theatre, this time with a two night music and comedy spectacular raising money for Helen and Douglas House hospice for children and young adults. Cast confirmed so far includes Jimmy Carr, Michael McIntyre and Philip Selway (Radiohead). Keep checking www.NewTheatreOxford.org.uk and www.helenanddouglas.org.uk for more names.

Owing to the adult content, this show is not suitable for children; teenagers under 16 at parent’s discretion.

BACK FOR GOOD SAT 12 FEB 7.30pm L C

LENNY HENRY

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS

CRADLE TO RAVE

LIVE IN CONCERT

THE FOUR CHAPTERS OF HELL

SAT 5 FEB 7.30pm

SUN 6 FEB 7.30pm

WED 9 FEB 7.30pm L G C

Cradle To Rave is the brand new one man show from Lenny Henry, fresh from his award winning stint in 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. Hit it!

Written by Lenny Henry and Jon Canter.

Recommended age 12+

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Come and join us on a journey through some of the world’s greatest musicals, starring current West End performers from Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and many more.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the best of the West End perform their favourite songs from your favourite musicals!

‘IN A CLASS OF IT’S OWN - THE AUDIENCE SIMPLY LOVED IT’ Theatreview

The new show, The Four Chapters of Hell, will take you on a journey though all four of the Circus of Horrors incarnations. Containing some of the greatest & most bizarre acts on earth, from daredevil flying trapeze to a vampiric crow woman suspended only by her hair, sword swallowers, pickled & bendy people, voodoo warriors and knife throwers. Suitable for age 16+

Following their phenomenal 2010 tour the boys are back! Recreating the magic of Take That live in concert. With sensational live performances you will be left with little doubt that you are watching ‘THE GREATEST BOY BAND OF ALL TIME’.

From Rule The World, Greatest Day and Shine to the heart-warming Patience, Said It All and A Million Love Songs you will be putting your hands together to Pray that the boys are truly Back For Good!

‘CLOSE YOUR EYES AND THERE ON STAGE COULD BE MR BARLOW HIMSELF … BACK FOR GOOD WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE’ SCUNTHORPE TELEGRAPH Recommended age 10+

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CONCERTS & FAMILY SHOWS

NEW THEATRE SPRING SEASON BACK FOR 2011

G*MANIA

THE SATURDAYS

OXFORD GANG SHOW

INSPIRED BY TV HIT GLEE

SAT 19 FEB 7.30pm

TUE 8 - SAT 12 MAR G E

SUN 13 FEB 7.30pm 10 of the biggest stars of reality TV shows, including The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, have been brought together to create the ultimate pop group for a spectacular concert inspired by the smash hit TV phenomenon Glee. This high-octane, feelgood production showcases jaw-dropping choreography and brilliant new arrangements of classic tracks including Don’t Stop Believin’ and Gold Digger.

Tue - Fri eves 7.15pm Sat 2pm & 7pm

RETURNS ONLY - Britain’s favourite girl group, The Saturdays, have announced a massive 17 date UK tour for February 2011. Una Healy, Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman, Mollie King and Vanessa White are experts on the live circuit having performed to thousands last year on their sold out 2009 tour and have since dazzled fans at festivals across the country.

Come along and join us for our 60th birthday celebration as our cast of 200 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers, Network Scouts and leaders take to the stage for a theatrical extravaganza. There will be fun and laughter throughout the show as the cast sing, dance and act their way through an extensive range of music and comedy sketches.

THE NAKED TRUTH MON 28 FEB - TUE 1 MAR L G C Mon - Tue eves 7.30pm

RAY LAMONTAGNE

THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS

AND THE PARIAH DOGS

SUN 27 FEB 2.30pm

FRI 25 FEB 7.30pm With a voice that recalls a huskier version of Van Morrison and Tim Buckley, Ray LaMontagne forges folk songs that are alternately lush and intimately earthy. Perhaps best known for 2004’s debut breakthrough album Trouble, he has since followed with three equally well received albums including the newly released God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise.

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Barry Potty and his Full Blood Brother Paul in the Ghostly Shadows. Join Paul and Barry Chuckle in their latest hilarious adventure as they arrive accidentally at Pigsnorts School of Magic where the evil Lord Fonterall is plotting to take over the school! Will he win and stop the Chuckle Brothers in their attempt to spoil his evil and wicked plan?

Featuring ghosts, ghouls and spectacular magic in this exhilarating brand new show.

Real Women, Real Lives. Tailor-made for women, The Naked Truth is the hit comedy play from Dave Simpson, the writer of Girls Night Out, starring Maureen Nolan and Claire King (Emmerdale), Michelle Heaton (Liberty X) and Leanne Jones (Olivier award winning star of Hairspray). This show has had people on their feet all over the UK. Set in a pole dancing class The Naked Truth is a brilliantly funny comedy about sisterhood. As their stories unfold and unravel, they share laughter and tears in this hilarious, sad and ultimately moving play.

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES IN CONCERT SUN 13 MAR 8pm L G Re-live the sights and sounds of the Sixties as the world’s premier Beatles band returns to Oxford with their spectacular two hour multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatles 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.

Recommended age 16+

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FAMILY, DANCE, CONCERTS

NEW THEATRE SPRING SEASON ‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT’ LEICESTER MERCURY

S4K’S

ESSENCE OF IRELAND

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

TUE 15 - WED 16 MAR 7.30pm L G C

MON 14 MAR 10.30am & 1.30pm G E Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all. The Bard’s comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz.

Enchanting entertainment for people of all ages as the most famous lines are woven into easy-tounderstand modern language. Simply a dream come true.

5 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 www.essenceofireland.co.uk

BUSTING OUT! THU 24 MAR 7.30pm L G C

THOMAS & FRIENDS A CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN SAT 19 & SUN 20 MAR Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm, Sun 11am & 2pm F This all new 90-minute musical adventure is packed with audience sing-a-longs, high energy dancing and thrilling adventures.

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MARY WILSON OF THE SUPREMES

10CC

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE CHI-LITES

LIVE IN CONCERT

THU 17 MAR 8pm G

TUE 22 MAR 7.30pm

Original Supreme Mary Wilson performs all the Greatest Hits of The Supremes, with special guests The Chi-Lites. The Supremes many hits include Where Did Our Love Go, Come See About Me, Stop In The Name Of Love, You Keep Me Hanging On, You Can’t Hurry Love, Baby Love & Stoned Love.

The Chi–Lites hits include Have You Seen Her, Oh Girl, Homely Girl & It’s Time For Love.

Back by popular demand 10cc, one of the most successful groups of the 70s, embark on a nationwide tour. Join 10cc as they perform hit after hit with over 10 top ten hits including 3 No 1s: Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Donna, Art For Art’s Sake, Good Morning Judge, The Things We Do For Love, The Wall Street Shuffle.

10cc are Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens.

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

Join our bosom buddies as they star in their own side-splittingly funny and totally audacious hit show, which is part theatre, part stand up, part musical and all laughter.

Busting Out! has been embraced by audiences with sell-out shows across the UK and around the world.

Re-liberating the women of Britain, Busting Out! is an unforgettable night out for the girls and the fellas love it too - you’ll be busting to tell your friends about the feel-good show of the year!

‘THE AUDIENCE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT’ DOMINION POST

‘SIMPLY GLORIOUS’ NEWS OF THE WORLD Warning: Busting Out! features topless nudity. www.busting-out.com

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NEW THEATRE SPRING SEASON

NEW THEATRE SPRING SEASON

DRUMCHASERS

RUSSELL WATSON

THE BIG BALLET

WED 23 MAR 7.30pm F

IN CONCERT

THE SIZE DOES MATTER TOUR

MON 28 MAR 7.30pm

FRI 8 APR 7.30pm L C

Two Classical BRIT Awards. Two Double Platinum, one Platinum and two Gold classified albums. Over seven million records sold worldwide. Perhaps the UK’s greatest ever tenor, Russell returns with a stronger, more driven and powerful voice. His renditions of Pino Donaggio’s Io Che Non Vivo (Senza Te), Mario Lanza’s Arrivederci Roma and Parla Piu Piano (the theme from The Godfather) are nothing less than astounding.

A ballet like nothing ever seen before, an ensemble of 16 Corps de Ballet dancers, each weighing no less than 16-stone and united in a common cause; not to lose a single pound. These ladies enchant their audiences with different classical and modern ballet pieces in a hilarious comedy show full of fun and astonishing choreography, proving that you shouldn’t take life, or yourself, too seriously.

DrumChasers is the new percussion spectacular from the creator of international success Noise Ensemble. 10 fantastic percussionists and dancers take to the stage in an explosion of sound and light with a story of rivalry, romance and rhythm.

Powerful and energetic, moving and funny, DrumChasers is a show for all ages and promises an evening quite unlike anything you’ve seen before.

DERREN BROWN SVENGALI TUE 19 - SAT 23 APR 7.30pm

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SALLY MORGAN

ED BYRNE

ORQUESTA

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

CROWD PLEASER

MON 4 APR 7.30pm G

THU 7 APR 7.30pm

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB FEATURING OMARA PORTUONDO

Fresh from her new TV Series - Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING TV - Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand. Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.

Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm! www.sallymorgan.tv

After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is back with his new show Crowd Pleaser. Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds frustratingly maddening Crowd Pleaser, is a hilarious insight into Ed’s life.

Recommended age 16+.

SUN 10 APR 7.30pm C An extraordinary line-up of Buena Vista Social Club™ stalwarts, together in a 15 piece band direct from Havana, return by popular demand to present some of the finest Cuban music ever made. Joining the band this year is Omara Portuondo, a member of the original Buena Vista Social Club™, whose 2008 recording Gracias, won a Latin Grammy.

For everybody who attended his sell-out performances here at the New Theatre last year, there can be no doubt that Derren Brown has become nothing short of a phenomenon. So, we’re delighted to announce that Derren will be making a return to Oxford in 2011 with his brand new production, Derren Brown: Svengali.

This is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town, so BOOK NOW!

‘BRILLIANT. THERE WAS NOTHING FOR IT BUT TO SURRENDER TO HIS CONTROL’ MAIL ON SUNDAY Not suitable for children under 12 years

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CONCERTS & COMEDY RESTORATION LEVY Since January 1st 2010 our theatres have been retaining £1 per ticket towards a restoration levy and as such I am delighted to confirm the improvements being made every year are now accelerating as a result of this extremely valuable revenue stream.

DYLAN MORAN

TALON

WED 4 - THU 5 MAY 8pm L G C

THE BEST OF THE EAGLES

Dylan Moran, star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Run Fat Boy Run, is about to spread a little happiness with a brand new tour for 2011. Searing observations and sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly ‘Moranesque’ brush strokes and all delivered with Dylan’s renowned, shambolic charm.

It’s simply unmissable.

Recommended age 15+

In 2004 the Eagles filmed the opening night of their all time best selling Farewell 1 tour. In 2011 Talon revisit that magical night recreating the immensely powerful five part harmony vocals and exact musical production. Talon are recognised throughout the industry as the definitive Eagles tribute show.

‘TOTALLY AWESOME EVENING’ THE SUN

THE BRITISH PINK FLOYD SHOW

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

GREATEST HITS, WORLD TOUR 2011

TUE 24 MAY 7.30pm

SAT 7 MAY 8pm From the producer of The Australian Pink Floyd Show comes a brand new and even bigger Pink Floyd live spectacular. This extravagant new show brings together all the best elements of a real Pink Floyd show; world class musicians, world class road crew, together with amazing new cutting edge Floydian animation and a staggering new stage production. BritFloyd.com

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FRI 6 MAY 7.30pm L C

In September we renovated the stalls auditorium seating and at the same time increased the legroom in this area. We also laid new carpets both in the stalls auditorium and in the main entrance foyer and decorated the lower walls of the stalls auditorium.

On the day that I write this note, I have the first planning meeting to discuss some further improvements for our valued customers: a major refurbishment of our stalls bar, the creation of an additional retail facility in the circle foyer and the modification of the box office to accommodate a new entrance from George Street.

In addition to the ongoing day-to-day improvements that take place, the restoration levy income will ensure that you, our valued customers, see the improvements that so need to be carried out to ensure that your experience is as enjoyable as we can provide.

Jamie Baskeyfield Jamie Baskeyfield General Manager

For over forty years, the voices of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape.

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NEW THEATRE OXFORD THEATRE TOURS

GET IT TOGETHER

VENUE HIRE

FIND US ONLINE

The New Theatre tours are a fantastic way to see what goes on behind the scenes and find out about the history of a venue that has been in operation in Oxford since the 1800s.

Lasting up to 1.5 hours, the in-depth tour includes front of house areas, a walk on the stage, a peek at the dressing rooms, a trip sub stage to see the old rotating floor and much more. Packed full of fascinating stories and gossip – learn about the theatre, the stars who have appeared here and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of Oxford’s oldest and most revered theatre!

We are running public tours on Saturday 11 and 18 December, giving you a unique insight into our Christmas production.

For bespoke tours please contact our Groups team directly, at gillbaines@theambassadors. com, to discuss details. We can tailor tours to suit any group, big or small, old or young.

Advance booking is essential and tours will be operated on a minimum occupancy restriction.

Our venue Groups team can guide you through your booking, from recommending seating, reserving your tickets, sending an invoice and agreeing a pay-by date. You can speak to the team at any point during the reservation period to amend your booking or ask any questions you may have. We can also provide information about interval refreshments, which you can pre-order to save time on the day, risk assessments for your visit, as well as recommending parking, restaurants and other local facilities. Occasionally, we offer discounts for groups of 6+ too – check the brochure or website for details. Even on shows where there is no Group discount, you can still save if you book 10 or more tickets through the Groups line, as we don’t charge any booking fees.

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From theatre hire to conferencing, corporate hospitality to rehearsal space, the New Theatre is the perfect venue to put on a show. Whether you’re looking to put on a performance, entertain clients (or impress new ones), with our wealth of experience in staging productions and events our team will ensure every detail of your visit is perfectly executed.

Ticket is for guided-tour only.Merchandise is also available during your visit.

PRICES Adult £6, Concession £4.50, Family group (4+) £4 per person, Live Card £3, Groups (10+) £3 per person

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BOOKING INFORMATION

For Sunday eve performances, the box office will open two hours prior to curtain-up. For Sunday afternoon shows the box office will open one hour prior to curtain-up. Any variations will be displayed on our website www.

NewTheatreOxford.org.uk. Sunday opening hours will apply on Bank Holidays where performances are scheduled.

TELEPHONE BOOKINGS Ticketmaster 0844 847 1588 (bkg fee) (24 hr booking line) Calls charged at national rate, subject to bkg/ transaction fee.

RNID Typetalk 0844 277 9856

GROUPS HOTLINE Venue Groups 0844 3 72 72 72 (Mon - Fri 9.30am - 6pm) oxfordgroups@theambassadors.com Ticketmaster Groups 0844 844 2121(24 hours) www.ticketmaster.co.uk ONLINE

www.NewTheatreOxford.org.uk (Ticketmaster. Booking fees apply)

GENERAL ENQUIRIES Stage Door 01865 320760 POSTAL BOOKINGS Cheques are payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group (Venues) Limited. Please include SAE for return of tickets.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. We can offer exchanges for a different performance of the same production, subject to availability.

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CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available: Seniors / Children / Students / Reg. Unemployed C LiveCard holders Groups of 10 or more L Schools G Family (4 tickets max 2 adults) E Concessions may be restricted F to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

ACCESS Customers with special access requirements, or wishing to book for Signed or Audio Described performances should call the venue on 01865 320770 or email access4all.newtheatreoxford@ theambassadors.com where staff can advise on most appropriate seating areas, and help with any other specific requirements. Wheelchair users and one companion receive a discounted rate on some shows. Wheelchair spaces are situated in Row X at the rear of the stalls.

We have space for 4 wheelchairs and 5 companions per performance. There is a lift to take wheelchair users from the foyer to the wheelchair seating area.

Patrons with a disability, who do not require a wheelchair space, pay the lowest available full ticket price, no matter where in the house you sit.

All discounts are subject to availability and show terms and conditions.

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VENUE IMPROVEMENTS Ticket prices include a £1 restoration Levy.

GENERAL INFORMATION All telephone and online bookings made through ticket agents for most shows are subject to a per ticket booking fee. In all cases there is a Ticketmaster handling fee. An additional credit/debit card surcharge may apply for certain events when booking in person at the box office. We regret that we cannot refund tickets.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print.

New Theatre Oxford is managed by 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 customers from other organisations.

You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and/or third parties, or have any queries, please contact the Marketing Department on 01865 320760.

This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

Only one discount is available per ticket.

Hearing Impaired The theatre has an infra-red system Headsets and Loop necklaces are available from the Duty Manager.

The theatre has step free access to the Box Office and main foyer. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet in the foyer and a wheelchair lift to take patrons to the wheelchair area of the stalls.

Visually Impaired This brochure is also available in large print. Contact the marketing department on 01865 320773 or sueSevans@ theambassadors.com

MEDIUM /THERAPIST/ CLAIRVOYANT By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium/ therapist/

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP New Theatre Oxford 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 The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard.

PRICE BAND

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A

B

C

D

E

Sound of Music Tue - Thu Midweek mat & preview Fri - Sun

£39.50

£36.50

£32.50

£24

£17.50

£35 £42.50

£31.50 £38.50

£24 £34

£17 £26.50

£15 £19.50

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

£25

£23

£21

£27.50

£23.50

£20.50

£16.50

£13.50

£35.50

£33.50

£31

£25.50

£16

£21.50

£19

£17.50

£15.50

£13.50

Peter Pan On Ice All perfs

PRICE BAND

£30.50

Swan Lake & Sleeping Beauty Eves Sleeping Beauty mat

Buena Vista Social Club Midnight Tango Tue - Thu & Sat mats Wed mat Fri & Sat eve

Blood Brothers Mon - Thu eve Fri eve & Sat Wed mat

All seats £28.50

Motown’s Greatest Hits

All seats £19.50

The British Pink Floyd Show

One Night Of Queen

All seats £19.50

Stephen K Amos

All seats £18.50

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella Tue - Thu & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eve

£25.50

All seats £18.50

Lenny Henry

All seats £24.50

Direct From The West £51

£20.10

£17.10

£31

£26

£21

£25

£21

£18

All seats £19.50

Back For Good £26

£24

£26

£23.50

The Saturdays Ray Lamontagne The Chuckle Brothers £19.50

Oxford Gang Show Tue - Thu eve Fri eve Sat mat Sat eve

£8.75 £10.75 £9.25 £11

The Bootleg Beatles

£13

£24.50 £22.50 £27.50

£21.50 £19.50 £24.50

£17.50 £14.50 £19.50

£19.50 £21.50 £18.50

£14.50 £16.50 £13.50

£19 £17 £22

£16 £14 £17

£26 £20.50 £28.50

£20 £17.50 £23.50

All seats £30

£33.50 £35.50 £30.50

£30.50 £32.50 £27.50

£27.50 £29.50 £24.50

£24.50 £26.50 £21.50

All seats £23 All seats £18.50 £28.50

£31 £26 £33

£27 £23 £31

£23 £20 £27

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

£28.50

£27

£25

The Solid Silver 60s Show

£25

£23

£21

Horrible Histories Adults Children

£16 £11

£14 £9

£12

£34 £29 £36

Michael Ball

£36

£32.50

John Cleese

£33.50

£30.50

Jason Manford

All seats £25

Grease Mon - Thu eve Fri early Fri eve & Sat

£21

All seats £21 £38 £32.50 £40.50

£35 £29.50 £37.50

£32 £26.50 £34.50

£29 £23.50 £31.50

£17.50

£8.75

BALCONY

CIRCLE DISABLED LIFT

£23

SOUND DESK

£21 All seats £28.50

Thomas & Friends Adults Children

£17 £14

10cc

£26

£23

STALLS

£21

STALLS

All seats £17

Drumchasers

1 - 45

All seats £19.50

Busting Out

Ed Byrne

£27.50 £25.50 £30.50

E

All seats £17

Mary Wilson

Sally Morgan

£30.50 £28.50 £33.50

D

All seats £24.50

S4K’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Russell Watson

£29.50

C

£38.50

£22

All seats £13.50

The Naked Truth

Essence Of Ireland

£33.50

Dylan Moran

£20.50

Sing-a-long-a Abba

G*mania

B £20

Talon

The Richard Thompson Band

The Circus Of Horrors

£33.50 £31.50 £36.50

A £22

Derren Brown Svengali

The Australian Classic Rock Show

Childish Things 7

P

The Big Ballet

A-J

IN PERSON The Box Office will open from 12 noon until 6pm (Mon to Sat), extending to 30 minutes after curtain-up on performance evenings.

G GROUPS AND SCHOOLS For events marked this way a group rate applies. Group rates are available for parties of 10 people or more. Group rates do not always apply to each price band. Not always available Friday and Saturday evenings. Different rates apply to some shows.

Call the Groups Hotline for details.

Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected performances.

For full details of the range of prices on offer please call the Groups Hotline on 0844 372 7272.

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BOX OFFICE New Theatre, Oxford, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG

£60

£40

£25

All seats £22.50 All seats £21

STAGE Restricted View

Wheelchair Access

Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time.

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DIARY DECEMBER THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tue 7 Dec – Sun 2 Jan I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE Mon 13 Dec JANUARY PETER PAN ON ICE Thu 6 - Sun 9 Jan SWAN LAKE Mon 10 - Tue 11 Jan SLEEPING BEAUTY Wed 12 Jan THE AUSTRALIAN CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Thu 13 Jan MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS Fri 14 Jan ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN Sat 15 Jan STEPHEN K AMOS Sat 22 Jan THE RICHARD THOMPSON BAND Sun 30 Jan

RAY LAMONTAGNE & THE PARIAH DOGS Fri 25 Feb THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS Sun 27 Feb THE NAKED TRUTH Mon 28 Feb - Tue 1 Mar MARCH OXFORD GANG SHOW Tue 8 - Sat 12 Mar

DERREN BROWN Tue 19- Sat 23 Apr BLOOD BROTHERS Mon 25- Sat 30 Apr MAY DYLAN MORAN Wed 4 - Thu 5 May TALON Fri 6 May

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES Sun 13 Mar

THE BRITISH PINK FLOYD SHOW Sat 7 May

S4K’S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Mon 14 Mar

MATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA Tue 10 - Sat 14 May

ESSENCE OF IRELAND Tue 15 - Wed 16 Mar

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Tue 24 May

MARY WILSON AND THE CHI-LITES Thu 17 Mar THOMAS AND FRIENDS Sat 19- Sun 20 Mar 10CC IN CONCERT Mon 22 Mar

THE SOLID SILVER 60’S SHOW Thu 26 May MILTON JONES Sun 29 May JUNE

FEBRUARY

DRUMCHASERS Wed 23 Mar

HORRIBLE HISTORIES Tue 7- Sat 11 Jun

SING-A-LONG-A ABBA Thu 3 Feb

BUSTING OUT Thu 24 Mar

MICHAEL BALL Tue 14 Jun

LENNY HENRY Sat 5 Feb

RUSSELL WATSON Mon 28 Mar

JOHN CLEESE Fri 17- Sun 19 Jun

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END Sun 6 Feb

APRIL

JULY

SALLY MORGAN Mon 4 Apr

JASON MANFORD Fri 15- Sat 16 Jul

ED BYRNE Thu 7 Apr

GREASE Mon 18 - Sat 23 Jul

CHILDISH THINGS 7 Mon 7- Tue 8 Feb THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS Wed 9 Feb BACK FOR GOOD Sat 12 Feb G*MANIA Sun 13 Feb THE SATURDAYS SOLD OUT Sat 19 Feb

THE BIG BALLET Fri 8 Apr ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Sun 10 Apr MIDNIGHT TANGO Tue 12- Sat 16 Apr