Theatre Royal Brighton - Autumn/Winter 2008

Where the magic never ends...

ROMEO AND JULIET Opens in Brighton Fri 17 - Sat 25 October

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BACKSTAGE TOURS

AUTUMN/WINTER 2008

Treat yourself to a fascinating backstage tour of this amazing 200 year old Theatre where you can view the unique backstage area, made up of 12 fisherman cottages, and the incredible maze of hemp rope which supports all of the stage facilities. With numerous anecdotes of world-famous stars and the opportunity to see the mystery behind the scenes, it really is a special experience not to be missed.

Smash Hit Comedy Noises Off 4 - 13 September

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Le Grand Cirque 16 - 20 September

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Enjoy 22 - 27 September

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Angelina Ballerina 3 - 5 October

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All The Fun of The Fair 6 - 11 October

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Romeo and Juliet 17 - 25 October

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Daydream Believer 27 October - 1 November

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The Tiger Who Came To Tea 30 October - 1 November

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And Then There Were None 3 - 8 November

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Brighton Theatre Group The Full Monty 11 - 15 November

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Round The Horne 18 - 22 November

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Far From The Madding Crowd 25 - 29 November

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The Wizard of Oz 5 December - 4 January

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One Night Shows

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Theatre Royal Brighton is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), currently the largest theatre group in the West End and separately, the second largest in the UK regions, with a total of 23 venues.

ATG currently owns and operates 10 high profile West End Theatres: the Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Phoenix, Playhouse, Piccadilly, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors, Woking; Theatre Royal Brighton; Victoria Hall and Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent; Milton Keynes Theatre; Churchill Theatre, Bromley; Richmond Theatre; King’s and Theatre Royal in Glasgow and New Wimbledon Theatre.

Current and recent ATG successes in London include Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig, Elling, Guys and Dolls and The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

WELCOME The national spotlight is well and truly on Theatre Royal Brighton as we reveal three major highlights in an irresistible Autumn Season this year. These include a brand new production by Royal Shakespeare Company and TRB Productions are proving very hot tickets with the sensational comedy, Noises Off, and the perfect Christmas

This photograph is reproduced by kind permission of Roger Bamber

treat for all of the family, The Wizard of Oz. Early booking for all three shows is advised.

Why not consider a Friends membership which gives you access to best seats ahead of the general public and rewards you with special discounts. Ask the Box Office staff for details when you book your tickets. You’ll be amazed at the savings.

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Booking Information & Prices

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WORLDWIDE SMASH HIT COMEDY IS HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN ‘Michael Frayn’s masterpiece raises the roof’ Daily Express

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

‘Inspired lunacy and sublime slapstick’ The Mail on Sunday

‘The funniest comedy ever written’ New York Time Out

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

‘One comic masterstroke follows another with unimaginable density and speed’

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

Noises Off is a glorious comic romp, which offers two plays for the price of one! Whilst the traditional British comedy Nothing On is being performed, a real life charade unfolds backstage during the show’s final rehearsal and the ensuing disastrous tour. Watch as the actors make their exits from one play, only to find themselves making entrances into the other – and back again!

Noises Off is one of the funniest nights you’ll spend at the theatre, about the theatre! It was a huge critical and audience triumph when it first opened in 1982 winning both the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards for Best Comedy. Revived in 2000, it ran for an astonishing 2 years subsequently transferring to Broadway and receiving Olivier/Tony and Drama Desk award nominations.

Michael Frayn’s recent and acclaimed West End plays include Democracy, Copenhagen and Donkeys’ Years.

Star cast to be announced.

Financial Times ‘In a chaotic performance of synchronised brilliance and inventive comic writing, the entire nine-strong cast play their roles to the full. It’s hectic and hilarious leaving you breathless as you wipe away the tears rolling down your cheeks’ BBC 1

Photographs from a previous production

‘A smattering of genius’ Financial Times Sponsored by

Thu 4 - Sat 13 September Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm No matinee Thu 4 Best Discount for Patrons £5 off Thu 4 & Fri 5 Sept Best Discount for Associates & Friends £5 off Thu 4 & Fri 5 Sept G E £

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ALAN BENNETT AT HIS VERY BEST

WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON

Alan Bennett

‘Richly enjoyable’ The Guardian

‘The writing, as you’d expect, is pin-sharp’ The Daily Telegraph

‘A piece ahead of its time, downroarious and heartily recommended’ The Independent

‘Mesmerizing acrobatic theatre’

Alison Steadman and David Troughton star in

BBC The spellbinding and magical Le Grand Cirque is one of the most exciting shows you will ever see. It has fast become one of the musthave tickets in show business history with sold out shows and standing ovations night after night. It has played to over 10 million people around the world, smashing all box office records on the way.

Described by the press as ‘the next generation of Cirque du Soleil’, this electrifying production is a breathtaking and heart-pounding spectacle that will astound you, and take you to the edge of your seat.

Featuring world-class artistes handpicked from around the globe, performing a visual feast of white-knuckle stunts and precision skill, this award-winning show has thrilled millions of people worldwide.

Le Grand Cirque is amazing! Put this spectacular show at the top of your wish list.

‘An incredible spectacle of wonder and enchantment.’

New York Times 3

A comedy by Tue 16 – Sat 20 September Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Best Discount for Patrons £5 off Tue & Wed eves Best Discount for Associates & Friends £5 off Tue eve Family Ticket Min 2 children £65 Tue – Thu eves

Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett’s rarely performed Enjoy shines a whole new light on Britain’s favourite playwright.

An elderly couple are living in the last back-to-back in Leeds.

They’re about to be re-housed in a brand new maisonette, complete with waste-disposal unit and non-slip vinyl flooring. As the bulldozers rumble and homes tumble, a way of life is fast disappearing. But that’s where sentiment bumps into surrealism. When a sociologist comes to observe Wilf and Connie’s daily life, things take a distinctly peculiar turn...

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Financial Times

Mon 22 - Sat 27 September Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Sign Language Interpreted Thu 25 Sept 7.45pm Best Discount for Patrons £5 off Mon & Tue eves

This comedy stars renowned actress Alison Steadman (Abigail’s Party, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and, most recently, Gavin & Stacey and David Troughton (starring roles with the RSC, Dr Who and A Very Peculiar Practice).

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This is a delightful and unexpected side of Alan Bennett: gentle nostalgia and wicked satire in equal measure combine to make this an unmissable evening.

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‘The one-liners are as blackly hilarious as anything by Joe Orton’

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ANGELINA BALLERINA LIVE ON STAGE!

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON...

THEY’LL TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE!

David Essex stars in

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

Direct from performances at the Royal Albert Hall, the London Coliseum, the Palace of Versailles and Wembley Stadium, eleven dancers from English National Ballet return to Theatre Royal Brighton to present Angelina’s Star Performance.

Angelina has been given the honour of putting on her very own performance of The Sleeping Beauty for the Queen in her splendid palace. She even has a real-life princess to star alongside her in the show. It’s Angelina’s biggest challenge yet – will she manage to pull it off?

This magical introduction to ballet for children is a rare treat, featuring music from The Sleeping Beauty and imaginative sets and costumes. Don’t miss the chance to see Angelina Ballerina dance her pirouettes and grand jetés in front of a live audience!

‘It’s enough to tickle almost anyone’s inner child’ The Times 5

Running time 1 hr 15 mins including a 20 min interval

Angelina Ballerina © 2008 HC & KH. © 2008 HIT Entertainment Ltd

BRAND NEW MUSICAL

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

Fri 3 - Sun 5 October Fri 4pm & 7pm Sat & Sun 12pm, 3pm & 6pm Family Ticket Four tickets Min 2 children £54 E

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

Inspired by David’s debut album, this roller-coaster ride is underscored by a helter-skelter of hits such as Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me and My Girl Nightclubbing, Silver Dream Machine and Rock On. So roll on up and get your tickets now for this beautiful, modern musical love-story with a heartbreaking twist.

Mon 6 - Sat 11 October Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Best Discount for Patrons 2 for 1 Mon & Tue eves Best Discount for Associates & Friends £5 off Mon eve G E £

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RSC OPENS BRAND NEW PRODUCTION IN BRIGHTON

ROMEO AND JULIET

‘Here’s much to do with hate, but more with love’

by William

Shakespeare

In a society dominated by religion and bound by ties of strict family loyalty, two teenagers are trapped by their secret love. As a dangerous vendetta spills onto the streets and knives are drawn, the young lovers are forced to deceive their family and friends, risking all to be together.

This bold theatrical staging combines an ensemble of 30 actors and musicians with some of the most hot-blooded poetry ever written.

Presented by the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company, this production of Shakespeare’s enduringly popular Romeo and Juliet reunites director Neil Bartlett and designer Kandis Cook, the creative team behind the RSC’s recent acclaimed production of Twelfth Night.

Fri 17 - Sat 25 October Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm No mat Sat 19 Oct Post-show Discussion Wed 22 Oct Free to performance ticket holders Audio Described Performance Thu 23 Oct 7.45pm Captioned Performance Sat 25 Oct 2.30pm

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Image created by RSC Graphic Design

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HEY HEY - IT’S THE MONKEES MUSICAL!

AMAZING HALF TERM TREAT!

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

Last Train to Clarksville,

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

‘A modern classic’ The Independent

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr

I’m a Believer, Daydream Believer, Hey Hey We’re The Monkees

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

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

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

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Mon 27 October Sat 1 November Eves 7.45pm Thu mat 2.30pm & Sat mat 3pm Best Discount for Patrons 2 for 1 Mon & Tue eves Best Discount for Associates & Friends 2 for 1 Mon eve G £

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

Exciting and charming, The Tiger Who Came to Tea has been enjoyed by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago.

Now for the first time ever, the much-loved tale of a tiger creating teatime mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.

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

Thu 30 October Sat 1 November Thu 10.30am Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 10.30am & 12.30pm G

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S BEST EVER SELLING THRILLER

THE BROADWAY MUSICAL SENSATION Brighton Theatre Group presents

Six men with nothing to lose but do they dare to lose everything!

Starring

Gerald Harper, Alex Ferns, Jennifer Wilson, Mark Wynter and Derren Nesbitt further star casting to be confirmed Following hugely successful tours of The Hollow and The Unexpected Guest, And Then There Were None marks the third instalment of the highly acclaimed new productions, presented by the official Agatha Christie Theatre Company.

A group of 10 strangers are lured to a remote island off the coast of Devon. Upon arrival it is discovered that their host, an eccentric millionaire, is missing. One by one, they begin to die and only the fallen are believed to be innocent. Who is the killer?

Based on the best-selling thriller of all time, with over 100 million copies sold, Agatha Christie’s own stage adaptation of this dark and captivating tale will thrill and enthral, as murder unfolds.

An all-star cast features Gerald Harper, who is best known for playing the title roles in Adam Adamant Lives and Hadleigh; Alex Ferns, well known for his award winning role as Trevor in Eastenders; Jennifer Wilson, star of the hit TV series The Brothers; the multi-talented Mark Wynter who has delighted TV, film and stage audiences and veteran actor Derren Nesbitt, remembered from Where Eagles Dare, The Persuaders.

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Photos from previous production

Gerald Harper Alex Ferns Jennifer Wilson Mark Wynter Derren Nesbitt

Mon 3 - Sat 8 November Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Sign Language Interpreted Thu 6 November 7.45pm Best Discount for Patrons 2 for 1 Mon & Tue eves Best Discount for Associates & Friends 2 for 1 Mon eve G E £

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The hit movie – turned Broadway Sensation!

Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek Book by Terrence McNally Written by Simon Beaufoy Produced by Uberto Pasolini Directed by Peter Cattaneo Six unemployed steel workers make the bold move to perform in the buff to pay their bills! Out of shape and out of step, these unlikely performers take on more than they bargained for when they decide to take it all off!

Can they pull it off? Can they keep their antics from their families?

And will all be revealed? The most successful British movie of all time transfers to the stage in this ultimate feel-good musical.

This musical sensation is brought to Theatre Royal Brighton stage by Brighton Theatre Group, the city’s own locally-based theatrical production company, hot on the heels of their acclaimed sell-out production of Oliver!

Contains some nudity and bad language.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Based on the motion picture released through Fox Searchlight Pictures. www.TheFullMontyMusical.info

Tue 11 - Sat 15 November Tue - Thu eves 7.45pm Fri & Sat 6pm & 9pm Best Discount for Patrons £5 off Tue & Wed eves Best Discount for Associates & Friends £5 off Tue eve G £

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‘English Touring Theatre is one of our treasures’ The Guardian

BONA FANTABULOSA! WORLD PREMIÈRE ‘The scripts have lost none of their capacity to startle and delight with their exuberant rudery and surrealistic flights of fantasy’

ETT in a co-production with Exeter Northcott presents

The Daily Telegraph

‘Mr Took should have a knighthood for his contribution to British comedy’

By Thomas

Hardy

Adapted by Mark Healy

‘A whirlwind that turns the characters inside out so that it feels as if you can see hearts beating, blood pumping, brains turning’ The Guardian on The French Lieutenant’s Woman

The Sunday Telegraph

BRAND NEW PRODUCTION written by Barry

Took and Marty Feldman

With its ground-breaking mix of innuendo, camp caricature and word-play, Round The Horne captured a record-breaking regular listenership of more than 15 million and remains one of the best-loved programmes in radio history. Its unique blend of humour is even more infectious today as its bizarre collection of characters come to life on stage from the brilliantly inventive and often outrageous scripts, created by zany duo Barry Took and Marty Feldman.

Who can resist the charms of J. Peasemould Gruntfuttock, Rambling Syd Rumpo, the heart-stopping Dame Celia Moleslaughter, fiendish mastermind Chou En Ginsberg M.A. (failed) and his commonas-muck concubine Lotus Blossom, those two ‘resting professionals’ Julian and Sandy and many more...

Whether you are a fan of the original radio series or new to this special recipe of comedy, we guarantee the tears of laughter will be rolling down your cheeks with this brand new selection of material, making its world première on stage in Brighton.

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Produced by kind permission of Lyn Took and Lauretta Feldman

Tue 18 - Sat 22 November Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Best Discount for Patrons £5 off Tue & Wed eves Best Discount for Associates & Friends £5 off Tue eve G £

I shall do one thing in this life.

That is love you, long for you and keep wanting you ‘til I die A fusion of vivid story telling and fine ensemble staging, shot through with humour and folk-song, brings one of Thomas Hardy’s most popular and enduring novels dramatically to life in this thrilling new production from the ever-inventive English Touring Theatre.

Bathsheba Everdene is alone in a man’s world. Beautiful and headstrong, she is pursued by three suitors; the constant friend Gabriel Oak; the wealthy, obsessive William Boldwood; and the reckless, dazzling Sergeant Troy. But is any of them a match for the passionate Bathsheba? A woman who will give herself only to a man she loves.

This production reunites the creative team behind the acclaimed The French Lieutenant’s Woman in 2006. ETT’s work is vigorous, popular and above all entertaining. Anyone who saw their captivating Hamlet, with the fabulously brooding Ed Stoppard, will need no introduction to this powerhouse of touring theatre.

Tue 25 - Sat 29 November Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Captioned Performance Sat 29 November 2.30pm Best Discount for Patrons 2 for 1 Tue & Wed eves Best Discount for Associates & Friends 2 for 1 Tue eve G E £

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ONE NIGHT SHOWS

Elivis is in the Building

Milkshake Live

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING Thu 7 August 7.30pm Celebrating Elvis’ entire career, this lavish show features ‘Britain’s leading Elvis impersonator’ (The Guardian), a fantastic 11-piece band, dancing girls, costumes that dazzle as brightly as Vegas at night and a score that includes all of Elvis’ million-selling hits.

MILKSHAKE LIVE Fri 8 – Sun 10 August Fri 4pm Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm Join all your favourite TV characters and presenters in a brand new, action-packed all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza. It’s a guaranteed feel-good treat, bursting with energy and a fabulous opportunity to enjoy all the tunes and dance steps that have made Milkshake! one of the most successful children’s TV experiences ever!

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ONE NIGHT SHOWS

ABBA GOLD Fri 22 - Sat 23 August Eves 7.45pm Sat mat 2.30pm The fantastic and sensational Abba Gold live on stage.

A non-stop high-energy performance from one of the leading Abba tribute bands who have been thrilling audiences since 1992 with hits like Money Money, Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and many more. Get those feet tapping and vocal chords ready to sing along to your favourite hit. This is a spectacular show for Abba fans of all ages - bring the whole family.

Tim Vine

Mounted in aid of the Martlet’s Hospice whose aim is to enhance the quality of life and ease the distress of patients suffering from cancer and other serious diseases

My Brilliant Divorce

Sally Morgan

MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE Starring Dillie Keane Sun 28 September 7.30pm

Star of BBC1 ‘Not Going Out’ comes back to what he does cotton pickin best.

When Angela Lipsky’s husband has a mid-life crisis and a mid-European affair, she finds herself adrift in a sea of shifty solicitors, a disapproving mother, a series of helpline counsellors and Christmas all on her own. Bizarre dates, suspect purchases, a near reconciliation with the ex, then a singles away weekend in the Welsh Hills brings about a surprise meeting and maybe some hope.

‘No one else will give you as many gags for your money.

Vine is superb, as clever as anything being done today’.

Guardian

Dillie Keane is best known as a founding member of the comedy cabaret trio Fascinating Aïda and for her role in Grumpy Old Women.

Tim Vine

PUNSLINGER Sun 14 September 7.45pm Tim Vine is here partners.

Riding in on a sand storm of laughter. All puns blazing.

Tell your kinsfolk. You’re about to be captured by a posse of jokes.

N.B. This is not a show about cowboys; it’s just a bloke doing a lot of jokes.

Rhona Cameron

AN AUDIENCE WITH SALLY MORGAN

RHONA CAMERON

Mon 29 September 7.45pm

After last year’s sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and countless rave reviews, Rhona Cameron returns this autumn with her most revealing show to date.

This is a laugh-out-loud journey through the darkly comic and ridiculous life of one of the UK’s most talented and highly respected comediennes. Expect brand new material, impeccable timing and a generous helping of her classic and sharp-witted observational humour.

Following on from her very own TV series, Sally Morgan comes to Theatre Royal Brighton for one night only.

Rated as one of the world’s top mediums, Sally’s reputation has been built from her close relationships with many high profile celebrities.

Since becoming a professional medium, Sally has gone on to read for a whole host of celebrities from film stars to radio presenters, musicians to soap actors. These have included George Michael, Koo Stark, Uma Thurman, Mel B and perhaps most notably, the late Princess Diana whom Sally read for over a period of several years.

Wed 1 October 7.45pm

‘A performance masterclass’ Chortle ‘Wonderful, engaging, feel-good, laugh-out-loud funny show’ ★★★★ The Scotsman ‘Personal, surprising, unique… entertaining’ The Times

Abba Gold

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COMING SOON NOW BOOKING!

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

The Magic of Motown

THE BOY IS BACK IN TOWN!

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

4 POOFS AND A PIANO

Boy George in Concert Sun 2 November 7.30pm

Sun 16 November 7.30pm

Sun 8 February 7.30pm

Direct from the USA...

Catch the biggest live Motown concert show to boast. an incredible cast of 15 on stage, dazzling costume changes, superb choreography and a Queen’s Award-nominated score.

More Hairdressers Than Barber Shop.

Featuring the music of The Temptations, Diana Ross And The Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells Isley Brothers, Jimmy Ruffin & scores more

In this, their first national tour, the boys are promising an eclectic mix of song and dance, from jaunty reworkings of classic covers to their own comic observations of life in the noughties.

Some may say that George’s life has been a soap opera played out in the tabloids since his meteoric rise to international stardom in 1982. There is however one undeniable truth: his incredible and instantly recognisable voice that has sold millions of albums worldwide.

This new show packed with his best known and widely loved hits from Culture Club, his solo career, great covers and new writing. Karma Kameleon, Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, Church Of The Poison Minds, Everthing I Own and many many more ‘Outstanding voice … his solo set proved who really was the star of Culture Club.’

The Scottish Sun

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4 Poofs and a Piano

Leaving all other Motown shows standing in its shadow, you’ll be dancing in the aisles and screaming for more – of The Magic of Motown.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show www.easytheatres.com

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia & The Russian State Ballet Orchestra present

with its Associate Orchestra London Musici

Eternal Light Tour 2008

4 Poofs and a Piano have become a household name thanks to their appearance on the hugely popular, awardwinning Friday Night With Jonathan Ross.

Rambert Dance Company returns with a brand new programme, featuring Eternal Light, a major new collaboration between Artistic Director Mark Baldwin and composer Howard Goodall, set to a sensational and elegiac new score. Sumptuous designs from Michael Howells (Constant Speed, Galliano, Dior, film) feature sparkling crystals donated by Swarovski and a striking headdress from fashion milliner Stephen Jones. The performance also includes two other sensational works.

Wed 4 - Sat 7 March Eves 7.45pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm

‘There could be 5 Poofs and 2 pianos soon’ Elton John

Swan Lake Sergei Bobrov Artistic Director Anatoly Tchepurnoi Music Director and Chief Conductor 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.

Formed in 1981, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth.

Best Discount for Patrons £5 off Wed & Thu eves Photo Eternal Light, Carl Fox

Boy George

Best Discount for Associates & Friends £3 off Wed eve G E £

Friday 13 February 7.30pm Saturday 14 February 2.30pm & 7.30pm G E £

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CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON

FRIENDS Theatre Royal Brighton THE BENEFITS Friends enjoy superb benefits including:

• Special Friends discounts including some 2 for 1 offers • 10% discount on all drinks at the bars • Priority booking and advance information

SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE BOOK ‘There can scarcely be a playhouse in the land as rich in these evocative associations as Theatre Royal Brighton’ Simon Callow A special collection of playbills have been brought together into a beautiful publication which charts the meteoric rise of a local theatre company in to one of the UK’s national treasures, as she is recognised today. This stunning new book illustrates the national importance of Theatre Royal Brighton through the amazing array of shows staged over the last 200 years. This limited edition book, with foreword by Simon Callow, is available at Theatre Royal Brighton Box Office for £20. 10% discount for Friends. An ideal gift for the enthusiastic theatre-goer.

If you would like your own personal copy of a favourite playbill set in a beautiful frame, we have a very limited edition selection on sale priced at £150 each with a few still remaining. Call Jo on 01273 764413 if you would like a private view.

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A ROYAL BOX

• Free ticket exchange facility • Regular Friends Newsletter

Have you tried the Queen Elizabeth II Box Package? This private box, personally dedicated by HRH Queen Elizabeth II in March last year, is one of the most exclusive seating areas in the auditorium.

For only £100 for 2 people or £150 for 4 people, what better way to impress your clients or treat friends & family? This unique experience includes complimentary programmes, chocolates and champagne whilst you enjoy the show from this prime position, joining a succession of regal and glamorous occupants. Packages are selling fast, so call the Duty Manager on 01273 764400 now to make a booking.

As an Associate Friend you can enjoy all this and more, including:

• Advance priority booking • Some complimentary programmes and a backstage tour Or why not become a Patron and enjoy even greater privileges?

To become a Friend or to find out more simply call the Box Office on 08700 606650.

With Friends memberships from as little as £20, can you afford not to join?

Honorary Patrons of Theatre Royal Brighton Prunella Scales Timothy West Simon Callow David Suchet

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Groups

Groups of 10 or more enjoy £4 off Price Bands A & B for some Mon -Thu eve performances and Sat mats and pay just £15 for best available seats for some midweek mats. Different rates apply to some shows. For details call the Groups Hotline.

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Schools, under 16 years

School parties of 10 or more pay £8 each for most Mon - Wed eves and midweek mats (excluding price band A). Every 11th seat free for teachers.

Different rates apply to some shows.

Education work may be available with these shows. For details call the Groups Hotline.

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Buy More, Pay Less Scheme

Theatre-going has never been such good value, as Theatre Royal Brighton rewards you for coming more often with our fantastic Buy More, Pay Less Scheme*.

Simply buy seats for 2 or more shows at the same time to save. Book for 2 shows and save £2 per ticket, book for 3 shows and save £3 per ticket or book for 4 shows and save £4 per ticket * Available Mon - Thu & Sat mats, on shows of 1 week or more duration marked with the £ symbol. All tickets must be booked at the same time. Where the number of tickets varies, discount applies to the minimum number purchased. Cannot be used with any other offer.

CONCESSIONS Under 16s, full-time students, registered unemployed, over 60s or the retired get £2 off each seat for most Mon - Thu eves and mats. People with disabilities and their companion are entitled to £5 off any seat. Please book in advance. Discounts subject to availability, one discount per ticket excluding booking fee. * We reserve the right to limit or vary any advertised discounts.

GENERAL STANDBY A £11 standby ticket in the Gallery can be purchased 1 hour before the performance, subject to availability.

Please contact the Box Office.

EQUAL ACCESS

Level access to the Stalls for wheelchair users. Those with special needs are advised to book in advance.

Accessible toilet facilities are available next to the Stalls Bar. Guide dogs are welcome. A Sennheiser Infrared Hearing System is available for the hearing impaired. Please call 01273 764413 or email trbmarketing@theambassadors.com for an Access Guide. For all Access Bookings please telephone 0871 297 5477 Stagetext performances Captioning assists people with hearing loss to access the show. Please request seats where the captions are visible.

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

Great discounts available on shows marked with a £ See opposite page for details

Gift Vouchers make an ideal present and are on sale at the Box Office from £1 upwards.

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PLEASANT PARKING The Lanes underground car park is only a few minutes away in Black Lion Street and you can park there for only £5.80 for four hours. This car park will be fully refurbished later this year with improved lighting, decor and equipment for credit/debit card payments. Alternatively Trafalgar Street Car Park provides cheap rate parking.

The closest facility is NCP Theatre Car Park in Church Street where evening Theatre visitors enjoy a 50% discount, if parking after 6pm.

Simply insert your parking ticket in to the special validation machine here at the Theatre which will recode the discount for you. Ask a member of staff if you require assistance. Any price increases on parking fees are solely at the discretion of NCP.

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£25 £26 £19

£23 £24 £19

£19 £20 £16

£16 £17 £16

£28 £29 £22

Le Grand Cirque Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£23 £24 £17

£21 £22 £17

£17 £18 £14

£15 £15 £14

£26 £27 £20

Enjoy Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£26 £27 £20

£24 £25 £20

£20 £21 £17

£17 £18 £17

£29 £30 £23

Angelina Ballerina Adult Child

£16 £13

£16 £13

£14 £12

£14 £12

£16 £13

All The Fun Of The Fair Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat £27.50 £25 £20.50 £17.50 Fri & Sat eves £29.50 £27 £22.50 £19.50 Thu mat £22.50 £22.50 £22.50 £22.50 RSC Romeo and Juliet Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mats

DISABLED PARKING Available on right hand side of New Road when accessing from Church Street marked by badges on the floor.

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. Theatre Royal Brighton reserve the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. Children under 5 will not be admitted to Theatre Royal Brighton except for family and children’s shows. Children aged 1 year + must have a paid ticket.

Data Protection Theatre Royal Brighton is managed by Theatre Royal Brighton 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 our customers 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 Michelle Shipley in the Marketing Department on 01273 764410.

TREAT YOURSELF! Indulge yourself with our delicious matinee platter. Priced at only £5, it comprises sandwiches, buttered scone with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea. Available an hour before curtain up, you can relax and eat in the elegant Royal Circle Bar overlooking The Royal Pavilion Gardens.

Must be pre-ordered when booking tickets (at least 24 hours in advance).

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Noises Off Mon -Thu eves & Sat mats Fri & Sat eves Thu mats

£26 £27 £20

£24 £25 £20

£20 £21 £17

£17 £18 £17

£30.50 £32.50 £25.50

£29 £30 £23

Daydream Believer Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mats

£23 £24 £17

£21 £22 £17

£17 £18 £14

£14 £14 £12

£26 £27 £20

The Tiger Who Came To Tea Adult Child

£12 £10.50

£12 £10.50

£12 £10.50

£12 £10.50

£12 £10.50

And Then There Were None Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£24 £25 £20

£21 £22 £18

£19 £20 £15

£15 £16 £13

£27 £28 £23

The Full Monty - Brighton Theatre Group Tue – Thu eves Fri & Sat late Fri & Sat early

£22 £23 £17.50

£20 £21 £17.50

£17 £18 £15

£14 £15 £15

£24 £25 £20

Round The Horne Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£24 £25 £20

£21 £22 £18

£19 £20 £15

£15 £16 £13

£27 £28 £23

Restoration Fund We will donate £1 on your behalf to the Restoration Fund

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Far From The Madding Crowd Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

Price Band

£24 £25 £19

£22 £23 £19

£18 £19 £16

£15 £16 £16

£27 £28 £22

The Wizard of Oz All perfs

£24

£22.50

£18.50

£15

£27

Elvis Is In the Building

£23

£22

£20

£18

£23

Abba Gold Fri & Sat eves Sat mat

£20 £15

£20 £15

£15 £10

£13.50 £9

£20 £15

Tim Vine*

£16

£16

£16

£16

£16

One Night Events

My Brilliant Divorce

£18

£18

£16

£16

£18

Sally Morgan

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

Rhona Cameron*

£21

£19

£19

£17

£21

Boy George*

£26

£26

£26

£26

£26

The Magic of Motown

£23

£22

£20

£18

£26

Milkshake Live!

Adult Child

£15.50 £13.50

£15.50 £13.50

£15.50 £13.50

£15.50 £13.50

£15.50 £13.50

4 Poofs And A Piano

£15.50

£15.50

£15.50

£15.50

£15.50

Siberian State Ballet Fri & Sat eves £30.50 £27.50 Sat mat £23 £20

£22.50 £18

£17.50 £15

£35.50 £26

£17 £20 £16

£11 £11 £11

£25 £27 £21

Rambert Dance Company Wed - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mats

Seating Plan Price Band S relates to Superior seats located in the front row of the Royal Circle

£22 £24 £18

£20 £22 £18

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