Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall Summer 2011 Brochure

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At the time of writing we are enjoying a triumphant run of The Sound of Music at The Regent; it is pure magic and a fine example of how a visit to the theatre can be so uplifting.

Don’t Forget Don’t Forget

The Tony and Drama Desk award-winning production comes to Stoke-on-Trent.

Don’t miss this masterpiece of British theatre.

In this, our summer season, we have a terrific line-up of shows to keep you entertained. Regent Theatre highlights include Jekyll & Hyde starring Marti Pellow and a two-week run of Legally Blonde.

At The Victoria Hall we are delighted to welcome back firm favourites Stephen K Amos and Jimmy Carr. Of course there is so much more to choose from and so I will leave the rest to you. Before you book your tickets I would highly recommend that you check out Ambassador Friends. With a range of fantastic ticket offers the cost of a 12 month membership can make you lots of savings throughout the year. More information is available on the back cover.

This year we are really excited to be launching our first ever Stage Experience. Participants work alongside a team of arts professionals and have just 2 weeks to rehearse and ultimately perform Fame – The Musical in front of a live audience. Auditions take place in May so don’t delay in submitting your applications. It promises to be lots of hard work but great fun! See page 11 for more details.

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Finally, on a more practical note, I did want to let you know that there are going to be some significant changes to the car parking facilities adjacent to The Victoria Hall. To minimise any disruption on your next visit I would strongly advise that you refer to the information provided on page 28.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall soon and whatever shows you choose to see – enjoy!

Best wishes Mike Keane General Manager

North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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legally blonde Tue 20 Sep - Sat 1 Oct

One Night Shows

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Footloose

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Still Booking

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One Night Shows

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One Night Shows

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Swan lake On Ice 10 - 14 May

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Jekyll & Hyde 23 - 28 May

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Euphoria 18 - 21 May

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Stage Experience 8 - 20 aug

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Corrie!

6 – 11 Jun

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Thriller Live 13 - 18 Jun

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English Youth Ballet 24 - 25 Jun

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Billy Elliot 28 Jun - 2 Jul

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Joseph 12 - 17 Jul

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One Night Shows

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Mr Benn 22 - 24 Jul

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The Verdict 25 - 30 Jul

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Dinnerladies 1 - 6 Aug

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Legally Blonde 20 Sep – 1 Oct

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Coming Soon

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Creative Learning

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Aladdin 15 Dec – 15 Jan

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coming soon

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The Potteries Museum & Gallery

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Booking Information

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Ticket Prices

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Ambassador Friends

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for one night only at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

exploding onto the stage!

Micky Flanagan

solid silver 60s

Tue 5 Apr 7.30pm

Wed 6 Apr 7.30pm

Don’t miss the hilarious Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Micky Flanagan as he debuts at The Regent Theatre. As seen in BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road Show. £16.50

Now in its 26th year, the show features the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana, Terry Sylvester with very special guests The Merseybeats. £24 22 20 Friends £3 off

one night of elvis

kings ov leon

thu 7 apr 7.30pm

Support bands 7.30pm Crysis 8.30pm Kazabian

With the remarkable tribute artist Lee ‘Memphis’ King awarded the ultimate accolade of World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist at the Collingwood Elvis Festival. £21 19.50

thu 7 apr Doors 7.30pm

The magnificent UK tribute Kings Ov Leon with a massive new show: iconic hits, the latest tracks and some very special guests! £12.50 (Under 18s 7.50) Footloose explodes onto the stage with classic 80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose.

magic of take that sat 9 apr 8pm This could be, the greatest day of your life... a night you’ll never forget, the most exciting Take That show on tour, second only to the real thing. Scores of millionsellers feature including Patience, Pray, Back for Good, Greatest Day, Never Forget, and Could it be Magic plus a selection of Robbie’s solo hits such as Angels, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, and Millennium. A fantastic night out for all fans of the original boy band, guaranteed to relight your fire! £19.50 17.50 16.50

busting out! tue 12 Apr 7.30pm The smash-hit comedy is an uplifting celebration of bouncy songs,wobbly jokes and knicker-wetting scenes.

You’ll be busting to tell your friends about the feel-good show of the year! £19.50 Features topless nudity.

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essence of ireland thu 14 Apr 7.30pm Capturing the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, this is a breathtaking show of superb musicianship, spectacular dance routines and dazzling costumes. £23

Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful – until city boy, Ren, arrives.

Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy.

Award-winning actor Steven Pinder (Brookside, Doctors) takes to the stage as Reverend Shaw Moore. He is joined by star of the future Max Milner, who plays Ren, a role that launched the careers of Kevin Bacon following the iconic 1984 film and Derek Hough, who shot to fame in the musical production in 2006 and has since been crowned champion three times on hit US show Dancing with the Stars.

Based on the hit 80s movie (which also launched the careers of Sarah Jessica Parker and John Lithgow), Footloose has become a stage musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End and touring across the UK, it is packed full of electrifying dance routines, guaranteed to get you to your feet.

Dancing is not a crime; to miss Footloose would be!

‘a joyous show that had the audience on its feet, energized by terrific dancing and classic tracks’ sunday express

‘NOTHING COMES HOTTER THAN FOOTLOOSE’ THE MIRROR

mon 11 - sat 16 apr Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5 pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 7.30pm Ambassador Friends Mon 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B Tue - Fri £5 off price bands S, A & B E EDUCATION extra

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willy russell’s classic musical returns

‘A tour-de-force performance’

Bill Kenwright presents

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s west end & broadway hit

for one night only at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall let’s hang on fri 15 apr 7.30pm An outstanding tribute to the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

All your favourite hits, including Sherry, Big Girl’s Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man, and many more. £18.50 17 Friends £3 off

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claire sweeney 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. mon 18 - sat 23 apr Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

A rare opportunity to see the definitive version of this classic musical, with a wonderful original score, featuring the chart topping song Take That Look Off Your Face. It is now remodelled for Claire Sweeney with an exclusive new song, Dreams Never Run on Time. The hit show follows the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York as she seeks success and love.

Celebrate the Royal Wedding with us!

Book tickets for Fri 29 Apr and get a ticket, a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake for just £17.

Limited availability, so book now!

sat 30 apr & sat 28 may 7.30pm All Star Wrestling presents a star-studded Spring 2011 tour. Action packed Championship line-up. £12 Families £35

sun 17 apr 2.30pm Barry Potty and his Full-Blood Brother Strange things start to happen when Barry and Paul arrive at Pigsnorts School of Magic. £13.50

stephen k amos wed 4 may 7.30pm Fresh from a busy year filming his own BBC 2 comedy series The Stephen K Amos Show, Stephen is on tour with more melt in the middle, heartfelt humour.

Please note this show has an age restriction of 16+

£19.50

derren brown

dan clark

thu 5 - sat 7 may

thu 5 may 8pm

7.30pm The psychological illusionist returns with his brand new show Svengali.

Limited availability

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Star of BBC 2’s How Not To Live Your Life, Dan brings his unique brand of live comedy on tour. Dan is also known as Johnny Two Hats in The Mighty Boosh.

Please note this show may contain material unsuitable for children.

Ambassador Friends Mon 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B Tue - Thu £5 off price bands S, A & B

tue 26 - sat 30 apr Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Audio desc Thu 28 Apr 7.30pm BSLIP Wed 27 Apr 7.30pm

Group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details Discounts available for schools and uniformed groups Mon & Tue eve and Wed mat

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Following the sell out 2010 UK tour, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s Tell Me On A Sunday returns for 2011.

superslam wrestling spectacular

chuckle brothers

Praise from Mark Shenton, Sunday Express

Group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

£16 Friends £3 off

ed byrne

rat pack

fri 6 may 7.30pm

sat 7 may 7.30pm

After the success of his last show, Different Class, master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week, Ed Byrne is back with Crowd Pleaser.

Vegas Spectacular ‘Purveyors of cool’ come to town with the greatest music of the 20th century.

Come Fly with Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Mack The Knife and many more. £21 19 17 Kids free £17 seats

Please note this show has an age restriction of 16+

£21

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for one night only at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

world class ice skating in the intimacy of the theatre

joe longthorne

tim vine

sun 8 may 7.30pm

MOn 9 may 8pm

Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers. Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums and enjoyed sell-out concerts. £23.50 20.50

It’s Tim Vine in a train.

Stand back from the platform in case you get hit by a prop. Every carriage is packed full of gags. Can you hear them? Chug chug joke joke, chug chug joke joke. £17

Friends £5 off

bbc philharmonic

snooker legends

fri 13 may 8pm

sat 14 may 7.30pm

Conductor Vassily Sinaiski Soloist Alison Balsom Elgar Introduction & Allegro Haydn Trumpet Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 £28.50 21 20 17 13

An evening of snooker and nostalgia with Jimmy White, Dennis Taylor, John Parrott, John Virgo, Cliff Thorburn and Michaela Tabb.

VIP £75 Stnd £25

sally morgan

milton jones

MOn 16 May 7.30pm

thu 26 may 8pm

Psychic Sally On The Road Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic returns due to public demand. Sally has helped many celebrities and now brings her unique ability to the stage. £22.50

Milton Jones - you know the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week. As well as star of the Michael McIntyre Roadshow. Well it’s his new show with new stuff, not in his last show. £16

that’ll be the day 25th anniversary show sun 22 may 7.30pm The UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with a brand-new special 25th Anniversary show. Trevor, Gary and the gang return with the show’s greatest hits featuring the most popular feel-good comedy routines and favourite hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s which have been performed in the show over the last 25 years. Don’t miss the birthday party!

‘Non-stop nostalgia!’ The Express £21.50 19.50 Friends £3 off 7

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★★★★★ ‘NORMAL quote’

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‘sumptuous. stylish’

Awaiting copy.

the times

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

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.

‘inspiring, original and great theatre’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

tue 10 - sat 14 may Tue - Sat eves 8pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends Tue 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B Wed - Fri £5 off price bands S, A & B Group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

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the theatrical event of 2011 ‘Lush and appealing, genuinely moving’ NEW YORK DAILY TIMES

‘magnificent’ bromley news shopper

‘a triumph’ entertainment focus

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 23 - Sat 28 May Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends Mon 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B. Tue - Thu £5 off price bands S, A & B group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

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Taking Performing Arts to A New Dimension

CALLING ALL PERFORMERS!

‘HOWLINGLY, SHRIEKINGLY GOOD. INGENIOUS’ The Times

OPEN AUDITIONS

Jill Clewes Performing Arts and the very TBC Academy For Theatre Arts students talented Awaiting copy. Sherrie Hewson) present (Patron: Actress Euphoria - bringing some of the most talented local young performers to the Regent stage.

This highly-acclaimed and breathtaking production is staged once every two years at the theatre and is a spectacular not to be missed.

Produced and directed by Jill Clewes, Euphoria is visually stunning – combining gifted performers, professional staging and breathtaking music to produce a most exciting theatrical experience.

Don’t miss your chance to take part in this exciting project to put on a full-scale production of Fame in just two weeks! All budding actors, singers and dancers will be given the opportunity to have professional tuition from Artistic Director Rob Marsden, Musical Director Peter Golding and choreographer Caroline Sherratt; and to perform on the famous Regent stage.

For more information or to download an audition pack visit www.ambassadortickets.com/StageExperience or email stokecreativelearning@theambassadors.com.

Deadline for applications is Friday 29 April.

Fame is an amateur performance by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. Music by Steven Margoshes. Lyrics by Jacques Levy. Book by Jose Fernandez.

Based on a concept by David DeSilva. Title song by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore. Photos from previous Stage Experience productions.

Auditions Ages 16 - 25 Sun 8 May, 11am - 5pm Ages 9 - 15 Sun 15 May, 11am - 5pm Registration at 9.30am

Past students who have appeared in these productions are now making very successful careers in the entertainment industry. Prepare yourselves to be completely entertained by the stars of tomorrow as they take you on an emotional and exciting journey into performing arts today!

wed 18 - sat 21 may Wed - Sat eves 7.15pm Sat mat 2.30pm

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COURSE DATES Mon 8 - Sat 20 Aug PERFORMANCE DATES Thu 18 - Sat 20 Aug Thu - Sat eves 7pm Sat mat 1.30pm

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Corrie! is a brand-new play specially commissioned by ITV to celebrate Britain’s longest-running and most-loved soap. It had its UK premiere at the Lowry, Salford in 2010, where it opened to rave reviews and sell-out audiences, and is now on a major UK tour.

This is your chance to relive those magic moments from ‘the Street’, hear the recent ominous rumbling of a runaway tram coming over the viaduct, watch Tracy kill Charlie, see Alan Bradley meet a gruesome end, Todd kiss Nick and Gail marry Brian, Martin, Richard and Joe! ‘A funny and affectionate romp’ (Tony Warren), Corrie! is written by award-winning playwright and Coronation Street scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey (Canary, Beautiful Thing, Closer to Heaven, Gimme Gimme Gimme), and directed by Fiona Buffini (The Two Gentlemen of Verona - RSC, Dinner - National Theatre and West End, The Playboy of the Western World - National Theatre and 39 Steps West Yorkshire Playhouse and West End).

‘IT DOES FOR ONE INSTITUTION WHAT THE REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY DID FOR ANOTHER’ the Guardian

‘Corrie is a joy’ The Telegraph

‘BRILLIANT. HAS THE AUDIENCE ROLLING DOWN THE COBBLES IN LAUGHTER’ Daily Express mon 6 - sat 11 jun Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends Mon 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B. Tue - Thu £5 off price bands S, A & B oap rate Best available seats £12, Wed mat group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

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celebrating the undisputed king of pop

A magical experience not to be missed J L Enterprises Presents

paul walden & derek nicol for flying music in association with adrian grant for key concerts present

FEATURING THE SONGS OF AND THE

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‘the magic worked, english youth ballet notches up another success’ croydon guardian

Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson.

Moonwalking its way around the world, award-winning director Gary Lloyd’sThriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5.

In a career spanning 40 years, Michael Jackson sold an unparalleled 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album, still the world’s best-selling recording of all time.

His music continues to sell in its millions, winning new fans young and old alike.

Thriller Live includes over two hours of non-stop hit songs in a show that pays homage to the world-class spectacle of Jackson’s legendary live performances. Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including the smash hits I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, They Don’t Care About Us and Thriller plus many more!

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‘english youth ballet is a triumph’

‘A glitzy concert of song and dance.

THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMINg’

dance expression

Daily Telegraph mon 13 - sat 18 jun Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri eve 5pm & 8pm Sat eve 4pm & 8pm Ambassador Friends Mon 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B. Tue - Sat £5 off price bands S, A & B group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

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100 incredibly talented young dancers chosen by audition from within 80 miles of Stoke-on-Trent have been selected to take to the Regent stage in a production of The Nutcracker with English Youth Ballet. These local stars will perform as soloists and corps de ballet alongside a cast of six professional dancers in the leading roles.

Join Clara on a wonderful journey through the Snow Forest to the Kingdom of Sweets, meeting along the way the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince, the war-like Mouse King and the mysterious toymaker Dosselmeyer. This fantastical story is brought to life by English Youth Ballet’s impressive ensemble of dancers, Tchaikovsky’s music and specially created magical new sets and costumes for another production to delight audiences of all ages Photography by Patrick Baldwin & Bridget Hearne

fri 24 - sat 25 jun Fri 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Ambassador Friends Fri eve £3 off price bands S, A & B

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‘it explodes like glittering fireworks. brilliant’ the sunday times

Back by popular demand This production of Billy Elliot the Musical is produced as part of Billy Youth Theatre

Bill Kenwright by arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents

Tim Rice & andrew Lloyd webber’s

★★★★ ‘A Night to remember.

Keith Jack is excellent!’

The Herald

‘it’s utterly irresistible.

GO, GO, GO JO!’

Copyright 2008 Billy Broadway LLC.

MAIL ON SUNDAY For one final time Stage Productions return with their spectacular youth theatre adaptation of the smash-hit West End musical Billy Elliot featuring a cast of some of the most talented young people ever seen on this stage.

entertainment and news

Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of one boy’s dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid the disapproval of his struggling family. Full of life, laughter, incredible dancing and unforgettable music by Sir Elton John, this inspirational theatrical experience will stay with you forever.

The heart-warming story of the boy whose love of dancing threatened to tear not only his family but whole communities apart started life on the big screen in 2000 and hit the West End stage in 2005. Since then it has captured the hearts of millions worldwide, winning 10 Tony Awards, including the prestigious Best Musical, for the team of writer Lee Hall, composer Sir Elton John and director Stephen Daldry.

From the local producers and creative team behind previous shows We Will Rock You, Oliver! and most recently The King & I here at The Regent Theatre.

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‘THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY’

Photos above of West End production.

Top and bottom Brad Wilson and Ollie Gardner as ‘Billy’. Photos by Adrian Muir.

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keith jack any dream will do runner up

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.

tue 28 jun - sat 2 jul Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Ambassador Friends Tue eve & Wed mat £12

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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.

Joseph will burst onto the stage at The Regent Theatre so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

Tue 12 - sun 17 Jul Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Sun 1pm & 5pm BSLIP Wed 7.30pm Ambassador Friends Tue 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B. Wed - Thu £5 off price bands S, A & B group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

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for one night only at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

THE PERFECT END OF TERM TREAT

magic of motown thu 9 jun 8pm Get ready – for the smash hit concert show from the States. Here it comes – authentically recreating the harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown. It’s on its way – a super-talented cast, fresh from sell-out shows in London’s O2, perform hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and more. £19.50 17.50 16.50

paul chowdhry sat 4 jun 8pm After a fantastic gig at the Indigo O2 and a great Edinburgh Festival run Paul is taking his show Paul Chowdhry NOT PC out on the road.

Not unsuitable for under 16s.

£16

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP mon 20 jun 7.30pm Enjoy the best of transatlantic mediumship when exceptional US medium James Van Praagh joins Tony Stockwell. £28.50 Friends £3 off

one night in vegas

Illustration Mr Benn © 2010 David McKee.

fri 17 jun 7.30pm New show for 2011 starring Martyn Lucas and featuring the music and excitement from the entertainment capital of the world - Las Vegas. Including songs from Michael Buble, Sinatra, Elvis, and Michael Jackson plus West End hits from We Will Rock You, and more. Accompanied by a fantastic live band, large video imagery, beautiful dancing girls, and West End performers.

‘Voice was excellent’ London Palladium ‘Michael Buble, Barry Manilow in one, wow’ New York Times £19.50 17.50 Friends £5 off

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magic - a kind of queen

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

fri 24 jun 7.30pm

sat 25 jun 7.30pm

The acclaimed tribute band return with their breathtaking concert of Queen hits. £18.50 17 Friends £3 off

S-O-T Festival, in association with the City Council, presents an evening with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in aid of Help the Heroes. £25 20 16 13

THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF AN ORDINARY MAN To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the much-loved television series, the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows present this brand new live production, based on the classic character written and illustrated by David McKee. Mr Benn, an ordinary man who lives in an ordinary street, gets a surprise when an envelope lands with a thud on his doormat. It’s an invitation. To a fancy dress party! Mr Benn sets off to look for a costume and finds himself drawn to a small shop he’s never noticed before. Inside there’s a spaceman costume, a diver, a wizard, a chef, a knight – and many more. As if by magic, the shopkeeper appears and shows Mr Benn into the changing room. But this is no ordinary changing room – it contains a special door that leads to adventures.

Join Mr Benn on his exciting journey in this magical, musical show for everyone over the age of three…

Ages 3+ Running time: 55 minutes (no interval)

fri 22 - sun 24 jul Fri 1.30pm Sat & Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm Ambassador Friends £3 off price bands S, A & B group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

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GRIPPING and powerful DRAMA FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF CRIME’ AGATHA CHRISTIE

something new for stoke-on-trent

Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with Agatha Christie LTD presents

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

‘A wonderful antidote to any depression’

‘KEEPS THE SUSPENSE BUZZING TO THE LAST’ Following huge success, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, now in its sixth outstanding year, is proud to present Verdict, the most riveting and compelling drama by the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime.’

The brilliant Professor Hendryk leads a content and morally upstanding life, but his world is turned upside-down when the prospect of life-saving treatment for his invalid wife persuades him to take on a new pupil against his better judgement; the spoilt, conniving minx Helen who will stop at nothing to get her way.

With murderous intentions afoot, it only remains to be seen what verdict will be delivered, and if justice will prevail.

‘A moving, intriguing & thought-provoking play of forbidden love’ surrey HERALD 19

AGATHA CHRISTIE® Copyright © 2010 Agatha Christie Limited (a Chorion company). All rights reserved. Photos of a previous cast.

daily record

GAZETTE AND HERALD mon 25 - sat 30 jul Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Audio described performance Fri 7.30pm Ambassador Friends Mon 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B Tue - Thu £5 off price bands S, A & B group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

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andrew dunn & sue devaney They’re back! The catering staff of BBC TV’s hit sitcom return with a brand-new show for 2011. Victoria Wood’s classic comedy returns to the stage following 2009’s World Premiere of dinnerladies.

Andrew Dunn and Sue Devaney from the original TV series return as Tony and Jane joined by Bren, Dolly, Jean, Twinkle, Anita, caretaker Stan, Phillippa from Human Resources and Bren’s dreadful mother, Petula. Together they will take you into the wonderful and sometimes weird world of the staff canteen of HWD Electronics. Come back for a second helping of – dinnerladies.

Praise for the 2009 production, 2009 cast pictured

mon 1 - sat 6 aug Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Audio described performance Fri 7.30pm Ambassador Friends Mon 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B Tue - Fri £5 off price bands S, A & B group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

0844 871 7649 (fees apply) www.ambassadortickets.com/ stoke (fees apply)

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OMiGod YOU GUYS! the broadway & WEST END SMASH-HIT musical

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For the first time ever, the West End & Broadway sensation, winner Best New Musical (Whatsonstage.com Awards 2011) and nominated for 5 Olivier Awards, Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Stoke-on-Trent. Based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this critically-acclaimed new musical is created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray).

‘Great songs, witty lines.

Smart, sassy, SPECTACULAR’ The Daily Telegraph

‘Legally Blonde simply blows other musicals out of the water.

SENSATIONAL’

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School.

The Sun

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Legally Blonde The Musical will take you from the social whirl of California campus life to Harvard’s Halls of Justice with the brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser).

This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket in town. The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal!

OMG! BOOK BEFORE 30 MAY AND SAVE £5!*

Tue 20 sep - sat 1 oct Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm BSLIP Wed 21 Sep 7.30pm Ambassador Friends Tue 20 Sep 2 for 1 price bands S, A & B Wed 21 - Fri 23 Sep £5 off price bands S, A & B

★★★★ ‘Ridiculously enjoyable

group rates Available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

from start to finish. Perfection’

0844 871 7649 (fees apply)

The Independent Photos of the original London production by Ellie Kurttz. Original poster concept designed by aka.

Photo Uli Webber. *Offer applies to Price Bands A & B, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and does not apply retrospectively.

www.ambassadortickets.com/ stoke (fees apply

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a family classic

direct from the west end

world class opera

Bringing the best stand-up to Stoke-on-Trent - from established TV names to tomorrow’s stars.

With MC Damion Larkin (‘One of the country’s top new comedians’ BBC) Regent Theatre Britannia Suite, 8pm (Finish approx 10.45pm) SAT 21 MAY Mundo Jazz ‘Side-splitting gags’ The Times James Sherwood ‘Laugh out loud’ The List Chris Stokes ‘Best act we’ve seen’ ITV SAT 18 jun Tony Law ‘Hugely entertaining’ Time Out James Cook ‘Laugh out loud’ The Guardian Steve Shanyaski From ITV’s Comedy Rocks SAT 16 jul Gary Delaney ‘A master comedian’ Daily Telegraph Rob Rouse ‘Immensely talented’ The Sunday Times Barry Dodds ‘Razor sharp humour ’ Metro SAT 20 Aug Sol Bernstein ‘Incredibly funny’ BBC Anthony J Brown ‘Awesome!’ The Independent Micky Sharma ‘Surely on his way to fame’ The List SAT 17 sep Gordon Southern ‘Very funny’ Time Out Carl Hutchinson ‘One to watch’ Channel 4 Junior Simpson ‘A highlight’ The Guardian COMEDY CLUB SPECIAL: EDINBURGH PREVIEWS Multi-award winning comedians preview their forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows.

A rare chance to see these laugh-a-minute work-inprogress shows outside of London or the Edinburgh Fringe. Come and see hugely-talented comics being super, super funny!

If you’re looking for a magnificent experience for all the family, then don’t miss this acclaimed production of Kipling’s timeless story!

‘This exhilarating, rip-roaring show ticks all the boxes for a great family treat’ ★ ★ ★ ★ Time Out

Like Father like Son... They’ll take you for a ride!

David Essex stars in the hit West End musical All the Fun of the Fair. Featuring a mix of David Essex hits alongside brand new songs. With crafty cons and candy floss, dodgems and death-defying feats, fairground horses and fights, romance and rock ‘n’ roll, you’re sure to go on a rollercoaster of a ride.

Inspired by David’s best-selling album, All the Fun of the Fair features 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.

‘BEST NEW WEST END MUSICAL 2010’ What’s On Stage Nomination

tue 18 - sat 22 oct Tue 7pm, Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am & 7pm Sat 2.30pm & 7pm

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SAT 2 JUl Simon Munnery: Mock the Strong Perrier Nominee Caimh McDonnell: The Art of Conversation Top Headliner

Ambassador Friends Tue 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B. Wed - Fri £3 off price bands S, A & B

Ambassador Friends Tue 2 for 1 on price bands S, A & B. Wed - Thu £5 off price bands S, A & B

£12.50 in advance (£15 on the door) Line-ups subject to change

group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

group rates available for 10+ call 0844 871 7619 for details

SAT 4 JUN John Scott: Made Up Scottish Comic of the Year Ed Aczel: Does Not Exist BBC and TV regular

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The Birmingham Stage Company is proud to present Rudyard Kipling’s classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the man village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers and surprises for them all – and Mowgli’s extraordinary adventure has just begun!

Puccini’s

La boheme

A genius of emotional manipulation, Puccini’s exploration of the joy, anguish and heartbreak of young love has become one of the most popular operas of all time.

Glyndebourne on Tour returns to The Regent Theatre with David McVicar’s acclaimed production - a very modern love story which adds a worldly realism to Puccini’s heartbreaking score. Performed by some of the opera world’s brightest rising stars and wrapped in Glyndebourne’s trademark quality, this is a La bohème not to miss.

‘the perfect introduction to opera’ Financial Times

La bohème is sung in Italian with English supertitles Photo: La bohème Tour 2004 © Mike Hoban

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Creative learning

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December 2011 Thu 15 - - - 7.00 Fri 16 10.30 S - - 7.00 Sat 17 - 2.00

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Please pre book all events FULL info www.atgcreativelearning.co. uk/stoke (01782) 211214 Email: stokecreativelearning@ theambassadors.com EASTER HOLIDAY EVENTS The Victoria Hall Mon 11 – Tue 12 Apr Footloose Dance & Video Project £35 Thu 14 - Fri 15 Apr 10am – 3pm Drama Classes Open to all. Bring packed lunch and plenty to drink. £12 per day Mon 18 - Tue 19 April 10am – 1pm/2pm – 5pm Singing Classes For ages 8 plus.

Themed on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (see brochure pages) £7 THE REGENT THEATRE YOUTH THEATRE Very popular with children and young people.

Places available from September. Ten-week term.

R.T. Dots (8 – 10 years) Saturdays 10.30am to noon R.T. Dashes (11 yrs +) Mondays 6pm to 7.30pm Cost £65, conc. £60 Photos: O11 Dance Festival by Brian Slater for U.Dance

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Thriller live LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! The Victoria Hall Wed 1 – Thu 2 Jun 10am – 3pm & 10am – 3.30pm Two day high-energy dance and video project to the fabulous pop classics of Michael Jackson to tie-in with Thriller Live (see brochure pages).

Led by Dance Artist in Residence, Rachel Rimmer. £35 includes DVD For Adults Adult Impro Class with Peter Cliff.

‘Dreaming on the Dot’ on Monday evenings at The Victoria Hall.

Art Link performing arts activities for the community each Wednesday morning 10am to noon, top floor, The Victoria Hall. Allcomers very welcome. Funded by Robbie Williams Give it Sum the jungle book Fun drama workshop for ages 8+ exploring characters from the play Sat 22 Oct 1.30pm – 3.30pm £5 (Free drinks and biscuits)

stokecreativelearning@ theambassadors.com 01782 211207 www.yde.org.uk Professional advice for dance teachers and young dancers with regional and national events and a monthly newsletter.

Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire events include a new monthly open Disabled Dance Class for young people and a new Youth Dance Performance Group (recruiting in September). If you are committed, reliable, dedicated, aged 12 or over, and wish to be part of an exciting new dance company who will create new works, perform, and explore regional networks and opportunities, please do get in touch.

This year, our genie is making all your panto wishes come true with The Regent Theatre’s pantomime, ALADDIN! It’s the Christmas tradition you don’t want to miss!

Mon 26 - 1.30 - 5.30

Featuring the most recognisable characters in panto, including our hero Aladdin, the beautiful princess, the evil sorcerer, and the ultimate dame - Widow Twankey; Aladdin is sure to make Christmas 2011 one to remember for the whole family.

Thu 29 - 2.00 - 7.00

So hop on your magic carpet and get your tickets for the region’s favourite panto. If you ask your genie for just one thing this year, make it a trip to see Aladdin!

Mon 2 - 1.30 - 7.00

Wed 28 - 2.00 - 7.00

Fri 30 - 2.00 - 7.00 Sat 31 - 1.30

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January 2012 Sun 1 No Performances

Tue 3 No Performances Wed 4 - 1.30 - 7.00 Thu 5 - 1.30 - 7.00

Family Tickets (Based on 4 people including at least 1 child) Price Band A - £19 per ticket.

Price Band B - £16 per ticket.

Maximum of 2 Family Tickets per booking.

Not available on red dates

Schools £10 per ticket.

1 accompanying adult free with every 10 tickets purchased. Available on all mid-week matinee perfs (not red dates). S denotes Schools Only Performances.

Fri 6 - 1.30 - 7.00

Group Discounts Available on all perfs: 20+ £19 per ticket 40+ £18 per ticket 60+ £17 per ticket

n OAP Matinee rate £12 per ticket on performances marked in this way.

Sat 14 - 2.00 - 7.00

SUMMER SOLSTICE DANCE PLATFORM Tue 21 Jun 7pm The Victoria Hall ‘Here Comes the Sun’ A show to celebrate the very best of youth dance. If you have a youth dance company and would like to contribute a piece to celebrate the longest day, please get in touch before 4 May.

Tue 27 - 2.00 - 7.00

Earlybird Ticket Offer Book and pay by Friday 30th September and save £1 on each ticket booked!

(Excludes red dates, Friends, Schools, OAP & Family Tickets).

Sat 7 - 2.00 - 7.00 Sun 8 - 1.30 5.30 Mon 9 - 1.30 - 7.00 Tue 10 No Performances Wed 11 - 1.30 - 7.00 Thu 12 - 1.30 - 7.00 Fri 13 - 1.30 - 7.00

Sun 15 - 1.30 5.30 -

Signed performances Tue 20 Dec 10.30am Sat 7 Jan 7pm BSLIP Fri 30 Dec 7pm Ambassador Friends 2 for 1 on perfs marked on price bands S, A & B £6 off perfs marked on price bands S, A & B

0844 871 7649 (fees apply) www.ambassadortickets.com/ stoke (fees apply)

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Payment Methods Cash, cheque (payable to Stoke-on- Trent Theatres Ltd), Mastercard, Visa and Switch. Personal cheques must be covered by a guarantee card, and card details written on the reverse of the cheque. Tickets may be reserved for up to 4 working days.

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Arrive 15 mins early for Audio Described Introductory Notes.

Limited number of large print & audio versions of this brochure are available on CD or cassette.

of our Friends scheme can exchange tickets free of charge, subject to availability.

For further info or assistance please ring the Access Booking Line on 0844 871 7677.

Concessions Only 1 concession per ticket, selected performances and price bands only. Under 16s, full-time students, registered unemployed, Senior Citizens £2 off each seat for most productions. Over 60s weekday mats best available seats, discounts available for most shows.

Booking & Transaction fees Per Ticket Fees Prices are subject to up 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 £2.75 per ticket fee will apply to all online and telephone sales. Transaction Fees A £2.85 transaction fee will also apply to online and telephone sales (excluding Friends and Groups 10+)

G Groups & Schools Groups of 10+ £2 off Groups of 20+ £4 off Groups of 40+ £5 off Rates may vary.

School Groups or Uniformed Groups of 10+ - Best available seats for £6.50 for most shows. 1 accompanying adult goes free for every 10 tickets booked.

Full time student/educational group rates available for selected perfs.

Ambassador Friends Friends discounts can be applied to a max of 4 tickets per friends card per booking.

Equal access for all We strive to offer equal access for all.

Disabled customers are entitled to £5 off on most performances. (subject to availability) Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking.

Wheelchair spaces on all auditorium levels.

Lift access to all areas of the venue including Box Office, toilets & bars

Medium /Therapist/ Clairvoyant Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only. venue improvements The ticket price includes a contribution of £1 per ticket towards continued improvements of the venues.

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. Stoke-on-Trent Theatres Ltd reserves the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities. All discounts subject to availability and only one discount applies per ticket unless otherwise specified.

Data protection The Regent Theatre and The Victoria Hall are managed by Stoke-on-Trent Theatres 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 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 on 01782 213808

tourist information centre The Victoria Hall is proud to be the home of Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre. T 01782 236 000 stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk

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Joseph All Sat & Sun perfs Tues - Fri eves Wed & Thu mats

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Verdict Sat eve £27 £24 £24 Mon - Fri eves £25.50 £22.50 £22.50 Sat mat £21.50 £20.50 £20.50 Wed mat £19.50 £16.50 £16.50 Dinnerladies Fri & Sat eves Mon - Thu eves Sat mat Wed mat

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Regent Theatre Seating Plan Price Band S relates to superior seats. Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions.

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

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

Ambassador Theatre Group The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall are 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; New 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 award-winning 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 co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Spamalot and South Pacific.

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