Theatre Royal Brighton Season Guide

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Welcome to our Autumn Season 2010

Theatre Royal Brighton The Perfect Place to do Business

CENTRESTAGE Last year more than 200,000 people from across Brighton, Hove and Sussex visited Theatre Royal Brighton.

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I am proud to announce that Theatre Royal Brighton was recently named the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre at the prestigious Theatre Management Association Awards, which celebrate the best in theatre, opera and dance. The award recognizes the exceptional level of customer service we offer and is a testament to the dedication of the team here.

This year’s spectacular Christmas musical, CINDERELLA, is presented by Theatre Royal Brighton Productions and the show features breathtaking visual wizardry, sumptuous costumes – and a carriage drawn by live ponies. Whether you come at Christmas or in January to ward off those dreaded winter blues, you will love CINDERELLA, our new fairytale musical.

Richard O’Brien’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW returns this season by popular demand. Olivier award winning David Bedella returns as Frank ‘n’ Furter in this outrageous classic, which has filled theatres worldwide for decades. No audience time warps as energetically as a Brighton audience and the show is always a riot.

Autumn season 2010 West End smash hit CALENDAR GIRLS makes its first visit to Theatre Royal Brighton in November. With an all star cast, the show is incredibly moving and hilariously funny. I advise you to book early.

SPIRIT OF THE DANCE

Perfectly timed to coincide with half term, our Associate Company, English Touring Theatre, present THE THREE MUSKETEERS and our excellent value family ticket makes this swashbuckling adventure even more attractive.

13 - 18 Sep 6

Sheridan’s THE RIVALS sees the much loved Penelope Keith reunited with Peter Bowles in their first stage roles together.

Directed by Sir Peter Hall, Keith’s Mrs Malaprop is a comic tour de force while Bowles shines as Sir Anthony Absolute. Full of wit, romance and intrigue, the play is an absolute classic. Other drama highlights include THE COUNTRY GIRL, starring Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove. The play was made into an Oscar winning film in the 50s and was revived on Broadway to great acclaim in 2008.

I look forward to welcoming you this autumn.

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Rocky Horror show

George’s Marvellous Medicine 21 - 25 Sep 8 the Country Girl 27 Sep - 2 Oct 9 Lark rise to Candleford 4 - 9 Oct 10 the Three Musketeers 26 - 30 Oct 11 The Rivals

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18 - 23 Oct 12 Julien Boast

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Thriller live 8 - 13 Nov 15 Blithe Spirit 16 - 20 Nov 16 BTG The Full Monty 23 - 27 Nov 17 Calendar Girls 29 Nov - 11 Dec 18 Cinderella 17 Dec - 16 Jan 20 ONE NIGHT SHOWS 22 comedy 24 now booking for 2011

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‘the world’s greatest irish dance show’

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★★★★★

‘perfection. ridiculously enjoyable’ the independent

The international smash hit Spirit of the Dance is one of the most successful shows ever to come out of Ireland and has been seen by more than twenty five million people in fifteen countries around the world.

Winner of nine Global Awards, including Best Choreography and Best International Production, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion.

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The skill and military precision of the world champion dancers of the Irish International Dance Company sends shivers down your spine. This award winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography. With thunderous applause, standing ovations and sold out crowds at every performance, Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever.

THU 9 - SAT 11 SEP Eves 7.45pm

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The GREATEST Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical is back by popular demand!

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‘Still the sexiest and funniest show in town’ Evening Standard

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David Bedella as frank ‘n’ furter

Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ’n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and of course, the pelvic thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it - be it.

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

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Photography from previous production

Mon 13 - sat 18 sep Mon - Thu eves 7.45pm Fri & Sat 6pm & 9pm Best Discounts for Patrons £3 off Mon & Tue eves best discount for Associates £3 off Mon eve best discount for ambassador friends £3 off Mon eve

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Family Ticket for £49!

Eye-popping fun for all the family!

PRIOR TO THE WEST END

(4 tickets min. 2 kids)

‘Martin Shaw is magnificent’ Daily Express on A Man for All Seasons

‘The finest performance of her career’ THE Daily Telegraph on Jenny Seagrove in A Daughter’s A Daughter

By

Roald Dahl Adapted by David Wood

We present Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper.

But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen.

And George’s adventure has just begun!

The Birmingham Stage Company is back on tour with a brand new adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories.

It follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Horrible Histories, Why The Whales Came and Danny The Champion Of The World.

If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George’s Marvellous Medicine!

‘Absolutely wicked - and not just for the children!’

The Stage 8

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

HHHHH Birmingham Post

TUE 21 - SAT 25 SEP Eves 7pm Mats Wed & Thu 1.30pm Sat 2pm Fri 10.30am

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Directed by Rufus Norris Frank Elgin, once a great theatre star, is down on his luck, but when he is offered a major role by hotshot director Bernie Dodd, he has the chance to make a major comeback. Will Frank regain his confidence and save his turbulent career? Will he be supported in his quest for a second chance by his long-suffering wife?

Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove are reunited in the roles played by Morgan Freeman and Frances McDormand on Broadway in 2008, and by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly in the Oscar-winning film.

Martin Shaw’s last UK theatre tour was the record-breaking run of A Man for All Seasons. Perhaps best known for his starring roles in George Gently and the BAFTA award-winning series Judge John Deed, he will be joined by his co-star from that hugely popular series, Jenny Seagrove. Seagrove is fresh from critical acclaim in this year’s West End production of A Daughter’s A Daughter.

mon 27 sep - sat 2 oct Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Best Discounts for Patrons 2 for 1 Mon & Tue eves best discount for Associates 2 For 1 Mon eve best discount for ambassador friends 2 For 1 Mon eve

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the acclaimed national theatre adaptation Bill Kenwright presents

swashbuckling adventure for half term ‘It will send most spectators out wiser and happier human beings. one of those rare theatrical occasions with a genuine healing quality’

Family Ticket for £48!

(4 tickets min 2 kids)

All for one... but where are the others?

The Three Musketeers just went crazy!

the guardian

‘Gives you a nostalgic hankering for simpler things’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

By

Keith Dewhurst

Adapted from the first book of Flora Thompson’s trilogy.

A heart-warming portrayal of 19th-century country life.

Following the success of the award-winning BBC television series, Bill Kenwright presents a fresh new revival of Keith Dewhurst’s original stage adaptation of the much-loved Lark Rise to Candleford. Based on the first book of Flora Thompson’s trilogy of semi-autobiographical novels, this heartwarming play was first performed at London’s National Theatre in 1978 and was nominated for two Olivier awards.

Seen through the eyes of young Laura Timms, the play follows a day in the life and relationships of the farm workers, craftsmen and gentry of the fictional hamlet of Lark Rise at the end of the nineteenth century. It is the first day of harvest, and the villagers celebrate with the simple pleasures of music, song and dance, creating a moving and evocative picture of a forgotten England.

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mon 4 - sat 9 oct Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Signed performance Thu 7 Oct 7.45pm Best Discounts for Patrons 2 for 1 Mon & Tue eves best discount for Associates 2 For 1 Mon eve best discount for ambassador friends 2 For 1 Mon eve

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By Chris

Hannan Directed by Dominic Hill Paris is being terrorized by the evil Cardinal and a monstrous creature who suffers from serious mood-swings! The young sword-fighter D’Artagnan finds himself on an epic quest to save the city and a pregnant Princess, but he needs the help of the Three Musketeers.

Rumour has it they’ve gone to seed, gone past their sell-by date and gone into hiding. So first of all he has to find them.

TUE 26 - sat 30 oct Tue & Thu - Sat eves 7pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm STAGE TEXT Captioned performance Sat 30 Oct 2.30pm Best Discounts for Patrons 2 for 1 Tue & Thu eves best discount for Associates 2 for 1 Tue eve

Based on the classic characters created by Alexandre Dumas, this hilarious, anarchic and utterly thrilling new production promises an unforgettable journey into enchanted forests, over lost streams and around REALLY horrible baddies, as we cheer our hero D’Artagnan and heroine Constance to a victorious end.

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Featuring a dash of live music and a hefty dose of fun, The Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain is a play about friendship, love and identity. Oh, and baby-eating monsters!

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one of the best loved comedies of all time ‘Keith delivers a masterclass in comic acting with depth’ Chichester Observer on Entertaining Angels

‘Peter Bowles, a performance of considerable dignity and delicacy‘

HHHH The Times on The Browning Version

Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles star in

The Rivals By

Richard Brinsley Sheridan Directed by

Peter Hall

It’s 1775 and the fashionable world descends on Bath, to take the waters, show off their finery, enjoy the gossip and pursue romance. Amongst them are some of the most extraordinary comic characters to grace the stage: the verbally misguided Mrs Malaprop, her absurdly romantic niece, Lydia Languish, the blinkered Sir Anthony Absolute, the blustering Irishman Sir Lucius O’Trigger and the bumpkin Bob Acres. Throughout the course of a single day these suitors and schemers and their servants indulge in an assortment of hilariously extravagant intrigues before everyone is paired off to their own satisfaction.

Much-loved actress Penelope Keith plays Mrs Malaprop, (Entertaining Angels, The Importance of Being Earnest, Relatively Speaking and The Good Life on TV). Peter Bowles is one of Britain’s most distinguished actors (Separate Tables, The Misanthrope, The Browning Version, Swansong and The Bounder and The Irish RM for TV).

Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles also starred together in one of the most watched British sitcoms of all time, To The Manor Born with viewing figures of many millions. The Rivals will see them sparring together on stage for the first time.

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prior to the west end

mon 18 - sat 23 oct Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Signed performance Thu 21 Oct 7.45pm Best Discounts for Patrons £5 off Mon & Tue eves best discount for Associates £5 off Mon eve best discount for ambassador friends £5 off Mon eve

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celebrating the undisputed king of pop

Oink Oink - It’s peppa pig!

Chase the dream

Peppa lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her favourite activity – jumping in muddy puddles!

Today it’s Peppa Pig’s birthday!

Come and join the fun in this charming show, featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, brand new songs, muddy puddles and oinks! www.peppapiglive.com Peppa Pig ©Astley Baker Davies Ltd/ E1 Entertainment Ltd 2003

Wed 3 - thu 4 Nov

The stars of Streetdance 3D and Britain’s Got Talent present their first solo show.

This inspirational dance act have become an international phenomenon with stunning street dance and jaw dropping moves. They’ve worked with some of the biggest names in music including Madonna, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Jamelia and won countless awards including World Dance Champions and Best Street Dance Act. You’ve seen them on television, now it’s time to see them live in this breathtaking, dizzying debut show from one of the UK’s hottest dance acts. Don’t miss it!

‘One of the best things I have ever seen in my life’ Simon Cowell

Wed 1pm & 4pm Thu 10am & 1pm

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Family Ticket £58 (4 tickets min 2 kids)

Fri 5 - sat 6 NOV

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Eves 7.30pm

A musical celebration featuring the hit songs of

michael & the jackson 5

★★★★ independent

★★★★ LONDON PAPER Thriller Live is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of Pop – Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5. Thriller Live marks the first Jackson’s dedicated live theatrical experience ever!

Moonwalking its way around the UK after three acclaimed tours and standing ovations across Europe, Thriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jackson’s greatest hits. Thriller Live includes eye-popping multi-media effects and dazzling choreography.

Featuring over two hours of hit songs including I Want You Back, I’ll Be There, Show You The Way To Go, Can You Feel It, Rock With You, She’s Out Of My Life, Beat It, Billie Jean, Earth Song and Thriller plus many more!

‘A hugely enjoyable, gloriously upbeat high-energy show’ Daily Express

MON 8 - SAT 13 NOV Mon - Thu eves 7.45pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm Best Discounts for Patrons 2 for 1 Mon & Tue eves best discount for Associates 2 for 1 Mon eve best discount for ambassador friends 2 for 1 Mon eve

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pRIOR TO THE WEST END

back by public demand The Brighton Theatre Group production of

‘Brighton Theatre Group triumph yet again’

Alison Steadman stars in Noël Coward’s’

BLITHE SPIRIT Directed by Thea

Sharrock

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

‘A classic of high English comedy addictively entertaining’

The Full Monty 2008 The Argus

‘A Theatre Company so on top of its game’

the daily telegraph

The Full Monty 2008 West Sussex Gazette

‘Coward is pure entertainment’ daily Mail

‘A beautifully structured comedy’ THE Times

TUE 16 - SAT 20 NOV Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles’s neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a seance.

They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. But when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and determined to sabotage his current marriage, life – and the afterlife – begin to get complicated!

Alison Steadman plays the improbable clairvoyant. She created the role of the monstrous Beverly in Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party and starred in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, for which she won an Olivier Award. Recent television work includes Pride and Prejudice and Gavin & Stacey.

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Audio described Thu 18 Nov 7.45pm Best Discounts for Patrons £5 off Tue & Wed eves best discount for Associates £5 off Tue eve best discount for ambassador friends £5 off Tue eve

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The hit movie – turned Broadway Sensation!

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 butt wiggling feel-good musical.

This musical sensation is brought once again to Theatre Royal Brighton’s stage by Brighton Theatre Group, the city’s amateur theatrical production company, hot on the heels of their acclaimed sproduction of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek, Book By Terrence McNally.

Based on the motion picture released through Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Written by Simon Beaufoy, Originally Produced by Uberto Pasolini, Originally Directed by Peter Cattaneo.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York. www.TheFullMontyMusical.info Raising funds for Brighton Theatre Group Registered Charity no 258846 ‘Contains some nudity and bad language’

tue 23 - SAT 27 NOV Tue - Thu eves 7.45pm Fri eves 6pm & 9.30pm Sat eves 5pm & 8.30pm Best Discounts for Patrons 2 for 1 Tue & Wed eves best discount for Associates £5 off Tue eve best discount for ambassador friends £5 off Tue eve

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the global phenomenon comes to brighton!

‘a show i could see over and over again - and i hope i will’ sir cliff richard

LYNDA BELLINGHAM is Miss October

DEBBIE CHAZEN is Miss November

Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, it’s coming to Brighton for two weeks only starring Lynda Bellingham with Debbie Chazen, Brenda Gilhooly, Jan Harvey, Ruth Madoc, Bernie Nolan and June Watson.

BRENDA GILHOOLY

A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

RUTH MADOC

Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it’s visited before opening. It’s the perfect Autumn treat so don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called, ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!’

is Miss September

JAN HARVEY is Miss February

is Miss March

BERNIE NOLAN is Miss July

JUNE WATSON is Miss January

‘Lots of laughs and a few tears. This show should be on everyone’s calendar’ June Whitfield CBE

‘Funny, charming and a touching tribute to the fundraising efforts of a group of extraordinary, ordinary women’ Ian Hislop

MON 29 NOV - sat 11 DEC Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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Fri 17 December 2010 Sun 16 January 2011

Another Theatre Royal Brighton Production, this brand new musical tells the classic story of CINDERELLA as you have never seen it before. Featuring sumptuous sets, lavish costumes, stunning special effects and a first class cast of top West End performers, not to mention real life ponies to lead Cinderella’s carriage!

The creative team includes; award winning Director Phillip Willmott, Choreographer Damien Delaney (original cast member and children’s dance captain of Billy Elliot – The Musical), a new score written by Musical Director Chris Hatt (Musical Director of Billy Elliot – The Musical) and a script written by Eric Potts.

With enough jokes, glitter and magic to amuse every girl and boy, as well as superb singing, dancing and visual wizardry, this new fairy tale musical is guaranteed to delight the whole family this Christmas.

‘REALLY DELIVERS THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC IT PROMISES, ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS SHOWS I HAVE SEEN’ Brighton Magazine on Peter Pan

‘ANOTHER CLASSY PRODUCTION, PURE GENIUS’ The Argus on Peter Pan

Prices £24 £22.50 £18.50 £15 Limited number of superior seats are available at £27 Discounts Book before 10 October 2010 and save £1 per ticket Does not apply to performances in red

Family Ticket £58 (four tickets, min 2 children) Concessions Children, students with ID, over 60s and registered unemployed £2 off; disabled customers and their companion £5 off. Must be booked in advance

Friends of Theatre Royal Brighton 2 for 1 on Fri 17 – Sat 19 December and Mon 3 - Tue 4 Jan. Ask the Box Office to activate a membership when you book your tickets Groups Groups of 10+ £2 off top two price bands; 20+ pay £18; 40+ pay £16; 60+ pay £14 School Groups Groups of 10+ pay £9 for best available. For every 10 seats purchased, an 11th seat is included free for a teacher No discounts for performances marked in red

December Fri 17 7.00 Sat 18 2.00 7.00 Sun 19 1.30 6.00 Mon 20 No performances Tue 21 2.00 7.00 Wed 22 2.00 7.00 Thu 23 2.00 7.00 Fri 24 1.30 6.00 Sat 25 No performances Sun 26 1.30 6.00 Mon 27 2.00 7.00 Tue 28 2.00 7.00 Wed 29 2.00 7.00 Thu 30 2.00 7.00 Fri 31 1.30 6.00 January Sat 1 No performances Sun 2 1.30 6.00 Mon 3 2.00 7.00 Tue 4 2.00 7.00 Wed 5 No performances Thu 6 2.00 7.00 Fri 7 2.00 7.00 Sat 8 2.00 7.00 Sun 9 1.30 6.00 Mon 10 No performances Tue 11 1.30 7.00 Wed 12 2.00 7.00 Thu 13 2.00 7.00 Fri 14 2.00 7.00 Sat 15 2.00 7.00 Sun 16 1.30 6.00 Signed performance Thu 13 Jan 7.00pm

Supporting the Theatres for Theatres Appeal in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital www.gosh.org © 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Registered charity no 235825

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ONE NIGHTERS

The Vagina Monologues

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

The History of Big Bands

PP Arnold

Radio City Theatre

One Night of Robbie Williams

The VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

the HISTORY OF the BIG BANDS

PP ARNOLD and digby fairweather

Radio city theatre

one night of robbie williams

Mon 20 Sep 7.30pm

Mon 11 Oct 7.30pm

Tue 12 Oct 7.30pm

Wed 13 Oct 7.30pm

With Nikki Sanderson (Coronation Street, Heartbeat), Roxanne Pallett (Emmerdale, Dancing on Ice) and Sue Jenkins (Brookside)

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & athleticism.

The History of The Big Bands takes the audience on a musical journey through the times of the Big Band and Swing Era.

PP Arnold is a legend of rock and soul music! After arriving in Britain in l966 she shot into the charts with The First Cut is the Deepest and followed with two more major hits: Angel of the Morning and If You Think You’re Groovy produced by Mick Jagger and Steve Marriott, her regular collaborator in the legendary Small Faces.

RADIO - AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE

Based on author Eve Ensler’s Vagina Interviews conducted with women from all around the world, this hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories.

Bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your granny – this is the ultimate girls night out… trust us!

‘Laugh out loud FUNNY, witty provocative & deeply poignant’ The Independent

The Vagina Monologues donates a percentage of revenue from ticket sales to V-Day benefiting women’s charities across the world.

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This year featuring the beautiful dance artist Lale Sayoko, described as elegant, graceful, mysterious & mesmerising.

Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere. www.taiko.co.uk

The History of The Big Bands is a high energy swing show, performed the way it should be!

Performing all the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders. Including music from: Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman & Buddy Rich.

The World’s Greatest Big Band and Swing Show spotlight a series of first class soloists from each Instrumental section, covering the famous solos as played by the original bandleaders.

This is a tremendous show with outstanding musicians that will appeal to the many big band fans.

Her later career took her into starring roles in hit West End musicals and more recently she has toured with Roger Waters (of Pink Floyd). This brand-new show – spot lighting her hits as well as her lifelong love of Swing and jazz music – teams her with poll winning jazz cornet-legend Digby Fairweather and his Half Dozen (winners of the British Jazz Oscar for Small Group 2005/2006/2008 and 2009).

Sun 24 Oct 3pm

Remember the gentle, golden age of radio? Tune in to Radio City Theatre!

A Brighton-based ensemble cast of six high energy performers including Victoria Gould (EastEnders), Marcus Hutton (Brookside) Dermot Keaney (Pirates of the Caribbean), present their hilarious tributes to much loved radio plays, complete with ingenious sound effects created live on stage and accompanied by a live band.

Classic films and stories receive the Radio City Theatre treatment in a show not be missed.

‘I was intrigued to see if this live format would work – and it does, quite brilliantly. The audience were enthralled and entertained’

Mon 1 Nov 7.30pm Join us for the international touring stage show celebrating the music of the world renowned superstar Robbie Williams.

All of the hits performed by a company of magnificent musicians, singers, dancers and JK – recognised as the world’s No.1 Robbie impersonator.

Having performed around the world in front of more than 1.5 million people he sings and entertains like the man himself.

All the greatest hits and many more, from Rock DJ and Feel to the Swing songs such as My Way and Mr Bojangles which Robbie performed at the Royal Albert Hall, combined with brand new stage sets, spectacular special effects and that hint of Robbie magic, make this a night not to be missed. www.onenightofrobbiewilliams.com

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comedy

now booking for 2011 rEGinald D HUnter Sun 31 Oct 8pm

Due to the phenomenal demand for tickets for his 55 date Summer UK tour, Reginald D Hunter has extended the tour into Autumn 2010. He is a well-known face on primetime television shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and QI and is a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You.

THE TREASON SHOW Sun 7 Nov 7.30pm

EXTRA DATE

Now on sale Thu 14 Sat 16 Oct

BAFTA 2010 Award Winners Best Comedy Programme.

Following the resounding success of the BBC 1 TV show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show.

With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store.

Don’t miss the street-talking WWII chav pilots, the filthy Brabbins and Fyffe, Jilted Jim dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon, Terry Devlin - the royal correspondent who really KNOWS the royals, Dennis Lincoln-Park the accident-prone culture buff, Frank Dad, and many more.

The performance contains strong language.

THU 14 - sat 16 OCT Eves 8pm

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The 10th Anniversary Show. Featuring the director’s cut of the best material from the

last 10 years of Treason.

Also featuring cast members from the last decade and classic moments that mark not only the 10th year of TTS but the decade’s tumultuous history.

‘Savagely Funny-Fantastically Silly’ The Guardian

An evening with rOB BRYDON and friends Sun 14 Nov 7.30pm Rob Brydon and friends present a night of comedy, music and surprises to raise money for five year old Hove boy Felix White.

Moscow City Ballet present

The Sleeping Beauty Swan Lake

WINNER: OLIVIER AWARD 2010 OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE

and

Back by popular demand Moscow City Ballet present

Awakenings Tour 2011

the enchanting and romantic story of The Sleeping

Right at the very heart of British dance, Rambert Dance Company returns to its partner theatre with a brand new programme of imaginative, ambitious and high quality dance, featuring an exciting and beautiful new work, Awakenings, a piece full of emotion, energy and drama.

Beauty and Swan Lake, probably the world’s bestknown ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score performed by a live orchestra. Victor SmirnovGolovanov’s flawless productions are a stunning demonstration of the precision, artistry and sheer grace for which Moscow City Ballet is renowned throughout the world. wed 26 - sat 29 jan

Two further works, including Siobhan Davies’ gorgeously frenetic and award-winning The Art of Touch, will also be performed by the Company’s 22 world-class dancers, with incredible live music from the Rambert Orchestra.

BAFTA nominated, award winning comedian Rob Brydon will be joined by friends from the world of comedy and music for a ONE NIGHT ONLY unforgettable experience.

Sleeping Beauty

Awakenings is commissioned by Daniel Katz Limited

Wed eve 7.45pm

Photo: Awakenings Eric Richmond & Joe Swift

Swan Lake

wed 23- sat 26 mar

This one off show is in aid of Appeal4Felix, which supports Felix and Neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer. Be prepared, you should expect the unexpected.

Fri eve 7.45pm,

Eves 7.30pm, Thu mat 2pm

Sat mat 2.30pm & eve 7.45pm

Sat mat 2.30pm

0844 871 7650 (bkg fee)

0844 871 7650 (bkg fee)

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Thu mat 2.30pm & eve 7.45pm

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booking information Theatre Royal Brighton New Road Brighton BN1 1SD

Special offer key

Equal access

g Groups

Box Office 08448 717 650 brightonboxoffice@theambassadors.com

Access Bookings 08448 717 677

Groups of 10 or more enjoy £4 off Price Bands A & B for some Mon-Thu eve performances and Sat mats and pay as little as £16 for best available seats for some midweek mats. Different rates apply to some shows. For details call the Groups Hotline.

Please advise us in advance of any special needs you or any of your guests may require.

The Box Office staff will be happy to help in any way they can and to offer advice at the time of booking – all wheelchairs spaces must be reserved at the time of booking.

Facsimile 01273 764412

E Schools, under 16 years

www.ambassadortickets.com/brighton

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

Groups Hotline 08448 717 617 groups@theambassadors.com

*Prices are subject to up to a £2 booking fee online

box Office Telephone bookings Open Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm Sun 10am - 8pm This publication was produced to ISO14001 Environmental Management System standard and 95% of the waste created during the process was recycled. The materials used included vegetable oil inks, elemental chlorine free pulp and fibre from PEFC managed forests. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.

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

Group bookings Open Mon - Thu 9am - 6.30pm Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm In person only Box Office in the Theatre foyer open Mon - Sat 10am - 8pm. Open 12pm every third Wed of the month due to staff training. Closes 6pm when no performance that day. Open 2 hours prior to start of performance Sun.

Booking Prices are subject to up to a £2 per ticket fee online and £1 per ticket fee by phone, excluding Friends and Group Bookings.

A transaction fee of £2.75 will be added to all telephone, email, postal and fax bookings, excluding Friends and Group bookings, except for productions marked* where a per ticket fee of £3 and £1 postage charge will apply. Reserve and pay within 4 working days. Cheques payable to Theatre Royal Brighton Ltd. Send to: Box Office, Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1SD, with an SAE. Tickets are non-refundable. Please note bookings cannot be exchanged (excluding Friends of Theatre Royal Brighton) or money refunded under any circumstance.

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 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 prices or discounts.

£ 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.

General Standby A £11 standby ticket in the Gallery can be purchased for most shows 1 hour before the performance, subject to availability. Please contact the Box Office.

Pleasant Parking The closest car park is the NCP Theatre Car Park in Church Street where evening visitors to the Theatre can enjoy a flat rate of £7 (after 6pm and mid week matinees).

When you enter the car park, take a ticket from the entrance barrier and bring this ticket to the Theatre. Simply insert your parking ticket into the special validation machine and it will recode the discount for you. Any price increases on parking fees are solely at the discretion of NCP.

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

The Stalls, Stalls Bar and an adapted toilet are accessible to wheelchair users.

A Sennheiser Infra-red audio

amplification system is available in selected seats for the hearing impaired.

There are a limited number of headsets that can be hired from the Foyer Kiosk before the performance

Hearing dogs and guide dogs are

welcome in the Theatre.Please inform the Box Office at the time of booking.

Disabled customers are entitled to £5

off on all performances. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking. There are free non-reserved parking spaces available very close to the Theatre on New Roadfor blue badge holders.

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

18001 0871297 5477 (textphone user) 18002 0871297 5477 (hearing person) An Access leaflet is available.

Please call 01273 764400 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.

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

PRICE BAND Spirit of the Dance Rocky Horror Show Mon - Thu eves Fri & Sat early eves Fri & Sat eves Georges Marvellous Medicine All perfs Adults Under 16s Country Girl Mon - Thur eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat Lark rise to Candelford Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat The Armstrong & Miller Show All perfs

A

B

C

D

S

PRICE BAND

A

B

C

D

S

£23

£21

£19

£17

£26

£28.50 £22.50 £30.50

£24.50 £22.50 £26.50

£20.50 £18.50 £21.50

£18.50 £14.50 £18.50

£31.50 £25.50 £33.50

Calendar Girls Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat Sat mat

£28.50 £29.50 £24.50 £26.50

£25.50 £26.50 £21.50 £23.50

£21.50 £22.50 £18.50 £20.50

£17.50 £18.50 £14.50 £16.50

£31.50 £32.50 £27.50 £29.50

Moscow City Ballet Eves Mats

£32 £27

£28 £22

£23 £19

£19 £16

£35 £30

Rambert Wed - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu Mat

£22 £24 £18

£20 £22 £18

£17 £20 £16

£11 £11 £11

£25 £27 £21

Vagina Monologues

£19

£19

£19

£19

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

£21

£21

£19

£19

The History Of The Big Bands

£17

£17

£16 £11

£26 £27 £20

£24 £25 £20

£16 £11

£24 £25 £20

£21 £22 £18

£16 £11

£20 £21 £17

£19 £20 £15

£16 £11

£17 £18 £17

£15 £16 £13

£16 £16

£29 £30 £23

£27 £28 £23

£21

£21

£21

£21

£21

The Rivals Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£27.50 £28.50 £20

£24.50 £25.50 £20

£21.50 £22.50 £17

£18.50 £19.50 £17

£30.50 £31.50 £23

The Three Musketeers Tue & Thu eves & Sat mat Wed & Thu mats Fri & Sat eves

£24 £19 £25

£22 £19 £23

£18 £16 £19

£15 £16 £16

£27 £22 £28

Peppa Pig All perfs Adults Children

£16.50 £14.50

£16.50 £14.50

£16.50 £14.50

£14.50 £12.50

£16.50 £16.50

Flawless All perfs

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

£19.50

Thriller Mon - Thu eves Fri early Sat early Fri & Sat eves

£27.50 £24 £25.50 £29.50

£24 £21 £22.50 £26

£21 £18.50 £19.50 £23

£18.50 £16 £17 £20

£30 £27 £28 £32

Blithe Spirit Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat Fri & Sat eves Thu mat

£27.50 £28.50 £20

£24.50 £25.50 £20

£21.50 £22.50 £17

£18.50 £19.50 £17

£30.50 £31.50 £23

The Full Monty Tue - Thu eves Fri & Sat early Fri & Sat late

£22 £18 £23.50

£20 £17 £21

£17 £15 £18

£14 £13.50 £13.50

£24 £20 £25

£19

£19

PP Arnold & Digby Fairweather

£20.50

£19.50

£19.50

£18.50

Radio City Theatre

£19.50

£17

£14.50

£12.50

Reginald D Hunter

£18

£18

£18

£18

One Night Of Robbie Williams

£19

£19

£19

£19

The Treason Show

£16

£16

£16

£16

£28.50

£26.50

£21.50

£17.50

An Evening with Rob Brydon

Seating Plan

Price Band S relates to Superior seats located in the front row of the Royal Circle Some seating plans may vary from this standard example. Please ask for details when booking Restoration Fund We will donate £1 on your behalf to the Restoration Fund

some seating plans may vary from this standard example. Please ask for details when booking.

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CentreStage Members and Sponsors We would like to thank the following for their support sponsors

Sponsor of Children’s Theatrical Workshop

gold members

sILver members Denis & Janet Davies

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