Victoria Hall Season Guide

Summer 2010 Box Office 0844 871 7649 (Bkg fee) www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke (Bkg fee) Season Includes Bryan Adams thu 14 Oct John BishoP Latin Fever Jools holland

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Stoke-On-Trent Festival

THat’ll be the day

BBC Philharmonic

Halle Orchestra

Conductor Nicholas Kraemer.

Soloist Richard Watkins.

Haydn Symphony No.101 (Clock).

Mozart Horn Concerto No.4.

Beethoven Symphony No.6 (Pastoral)

Conductor Neil Thompson Soloist Natalie Clein Dvo ˇrák Overture, Carnival Elgar Cello Concerto Rachmninov Symphony No.2

Prepare for a party as the legendary rock ‘n’ roll production That’ll be The Day visits with a brand new show.

Exclusive Priority Booking Ambassador Friends’ discounts at your home venue and a range of ATG’s other regional AND West End venues No online fees for most productions and much, much more!

Season highlights include:

The Rat Pack

Solid Silver 60’s

Latin Fever

Thu 3 - Sat 5 Jun

Thu 27 May

Thu 17 Jun

Full details at www.ambassadortickets.com/friends or AmbassadorFriends booking line 0844 871 7654

Welcome to another great season at The Victoria Hall.

The summer is set to sizzle with some of the hottest names in comedy, including Reginald D Hunter, Jimmy Carr and Jason Manford. For dance fans, Strictly Come Dancing’s Darren and Lilia sway their way into Stokeon-Trent with Latin Fever – and Jools Holland makes a welcome return with special guest Alison Moyet, whilst Bryan Adams will rock the hall in October. Don’t miss out – book today!

This concert is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Stoke-on-Trent.

Fri 16 Apr 8pm £27.50 19.50 16.50 12

Trevor, Gary and the gang bring back the good times with a combination of their unique comedy routines and non-stop hits from the 1950s through to the 70s a show with a real feel-good party atmosphere!

The Good Old Days

Songs from the musicals

A show for all ages that takes you back to a time when entertainment was great.

Starring the power house performance of TV legend Stu Francis, who is backed by a full supporting professional cast.

Celebrating over a century of musical theatre, Faye Tozer (Steps) together with incredible dancers and a sensational live band present the best that musical theatre has to offer.

of Music Hall and Variety

With live music, hilarious comedy and feats of great danger and skill: this is a show not to be missed.

The show will see Oklahoma!

Carousel and My Fair Lady share the stage with Wicked and Rent. An evening with something for everyone.

Fri 7 May 8pm £27.50 19.50 16.50 12

Thu 1 Apr 7.30pm £19.50 17.50

Tue 20 Apr 2.30pm £10.50

Sat 1 May 7.30pm £18

Ambassador Friends £3 off

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Reginald D Hunter Reginald D Hunter’s uniquely non-secular approach to comedy continues.

A well-known face on primetime television shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and QI, Reginald is also a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You. ‘ One of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country’ Sunday Times Sun 2 May 8pm £17*

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BooGie Pete

Paul merton’S imPro chumS Paul Merton, one of the country’s funniest and best-loved performers, sets out on a brand new UK-wide tour with his world-renowned Impro Chums.

Paul and his chums, Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show every single night, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off.

Sat 15 May 8pm £20

derek acorah Derek is undoubtedly the UK’s best known Spirit Medium.

The star of Living TV’s Paranormal Egypt, Ghost Towns, Most Haunted, Most Haunted Live and most recently Sky Real Lives’ Derek Acorah show, brings his hugely entertaining evening of psychic abilities back to The Victoria Hall.

‘An evening with Derek Acorah’ is experimental/investigational.

There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of amusement/entertainment.

Thu 20 May 7.30pm £18.50

Are you ready to boogie with Pete from Boogie Beebies?

Catch star of the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies TV show Boogie Beebies, the much-loved Pete Hillier in his hit stage show Boogie Pete Live! Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun-packed show for children of all ages!

Sun 23 May 11am £9 Family ticket £30

Solid Silver 60S Bringing together the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Mike Pender, Brian Poole and Peter Sarstedt, all backed by Vanity Fare with Swinging Blue Jeans and The Troggs.

Expect all your favourite 60s hits including The Crying Game, Sweets for My Sweet, Twist and Shout, Do You Love Me, Wild Thing, Hippy Hippy Shake and many more.

The only place to hear the classic hits performed by the original hitmakers!

Thu 27 May 7.30pm £22 20 18 Friends £3 off

Let’s Hang On performs ‘an outstanding tribute’ to the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Let’s Hang On will take you back to this magical time in music history. Performing all your favourite hits, including Sherry, Big Girl’s Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Walk Like A Man and many more.

Guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles!

Fri 28 May 7.30pm £16.50 15

the rat Pack The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas celebrates the amazing talents of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin, in a unique night of entertainment.

The show can rightly lay claim to be the coolest party in town!

Take a trip back to the glamorous, hot, glitzy nights of Las Vegas, in this sensationally staged production that brings the music and lives of these legendary characters together again.

Thu 3 & Fri 4 Jun 8pm £24.50 - 12.50 Sat 5 Jun 8pm £26.50 - 14 Friends 2 for 1 opening night

Box office 0844 871 7649 www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke

Jimmy Carr Rapier Wit

Jim Davidson If I Ruled the World

Summer Solstice

VE Celebrations

Youth Dance Gala Here Comes the Sun!

An evening with

Gordon Banks

and Special Guest Sir Geoff Hurst Forty years to the day of the great Pelé save, we celebrate with a very special show with football legends Gordon Banks and Sir Geoff Hurst.

A variety of special ticket packages are available with signed merchandise; VIP tickets online at www.a1sportingmemorabilia.com or 01202 475600

Mon 7 Jun 7.30pm Standard ticket £19.50 Premium ticket (includes signed book) £35

Latin Fever with Darren and Lilia Join Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova on an exhilarating journey into the vibrant world of Latin American dance. The dazzling partnership from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will be joined by four leading Latin American dancing duos for their breathtaking voyage.

A sensational live Latin band perform much-loved songs including the sultry Fever and the hip-wiggling Livin’ La Vida Loca.

Thu 17 Jun £36.50 29.50 Friends £3 off

A ‘rapier’ is the sword of a gentleman.

‘Rapier wit’ is defined as clever, quick, intelligent humour.

Please note, Jimmy Carr doesn’t have ‘the long sword of a gentleman’ and even if you like him, ‘clever, quick and intelligent’ is a bit of a stretch.

Please note that this is an additional tour date. This show is suitable for over 16s only

The King of comedy is back with his most outrageous show yet!

Sure to excite his band of faithful followers, King Jim gives the crowd exactly what they want with his latest stand-up show. All rise and salute King Jim and let him show you how the world should be if he had his way!

Please note this show is suitable for over 18’s only

Special late night show!

Fri 18 Jun 9.30pm £22.50*

Creative Learning presents a dynamic and vibrant dance event to celebrate the longest day of the year!

Featuring talented students and youth dance companies from Staffordshire and Shropshire, and uniquely twinned with a simultaneous show in Shropshire! A Youth Dance England partnership initiative, part of U.Dance

Sun 20 Jun 7.30pm £20

Mon 21 Jun 7pm £5 adults £4 children

Friends £3 off

Image courtesy of Youth Dance England.

Photographer: Brian Slater.

Jane McDonald Join us for a magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star Jane McDonald, together with her fabulous musicians and singers, in this sensational, smash-hit concert.

An evening not to be missed.

VE Celebrations is a tribute to a generation of ordinary people who did very extraordinary things.

A musical trip down memory lane, to a time when it was okay to wrap your fish and chips in an old newspaper and mobile phones hadn’t been invented.

With a flag-waving finale, this show is guaranteed to get your hands clapping and your spirits soaring!

Wed 23 Jun 7.30pm £27.50 25.50

Thu 1 Jul 2.30pm £10

Box Office 0844 871 7649 www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke

Jason Manford

Danger Mouse Saves The World

One of Britain’s up and coming comic talents, Jason Manford has appeared on high-profile shows including 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo and The Royal Variety Performance 2009.

This summer sees the return of the world’s number 1 secret agent - Danger Mouse bursts onto stage in his first-ever theatre tour.

Rhod Gilbert

This all-new family show charts Danger Mouse from his early years before he became the famous crimebusting crusader right up to 2010 when the then retired secret agent is called upon to save the world one more time.

Following his performance on Live at the Apollo and a soldout show in April, Rhod is back on the road with a brandnew show. Last year, he punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went beserk over a mince pie.

Thu 26 Aug 2pm £12.50 Adults £9.50 Children

Tue 5 Oct 7.30pm £20*

‘ A master of observational comedy’ Manchester Evening News Please note this show is suitable for over 18’s only

Wed 14 & Thu 15 Jul 7.30pm £20*

Sensational 60’s Experience

Joe Pasquale

Legends Showdown

Bare Bones Tour

The Tremeloes Herman’s Hermits The Union Gap

Bryan Adams brings his critically acclaimed soloacoustic concert tour to The Victoria Hall.

Experience a night true to the era with three of the most popular bands of the 60s.

Joe Pasquale returns to The Victoria Hall with his brand-new show Extra Sensory Pasquale.

The colourful, charismatic superstars of the ring are coming for a night of evening entertainment featuring the top stars of LDN Wrestling!

Mark Watson

and the Cat that Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst

Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, Rhod sets out to discover the truth. Is he a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems?

The multi-award winning comedian and host of BBC’s We Need Answers, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and a Mock The Week regular, Mark Watson returns with his most personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet.

BRYAN ADAMS

‘ By the end, the audience is in danger of collapsing with laughter’ Evening Standard

Bryan has spent the last three decades making music history. With hits like, ‘Cuts Like A Knife’, ‘Summer of ‘69’, ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It For You’ and most recently ‘Thought I’d Seen Everything’, Adams' status as one of the great songwriters of our time, has been solidified.

Thu 7 Oct 7.30pm £16.50

Thu 14 Oct 8pm £50*

VIP tickets available, please ask Box Office for details

Extra Sensory Pasquale

This quintessential 60s line up is packed with nostalgia and hits such as, Silence is Golden, Twist and Shout, Do you Love Me , I’m Into Something Good and Young Girl.

Yes, it’s time for Joe to hit the road and open his third eye, where you the audience will take part in amazing experiments that will answer age old questions.

Like, why do we only use 28% of our brain power while the other 31% lays dormant?

Sun 17 Oct 7.30pm £19.50 18

Tue 26 Oct 7.30pm £17

Expect to see all the top names and champions such as the new British Heavyweight Champion ‘The Queens favourite’ David Deville, Richard Parliament, Chris Wyld and the Capital Champion Travis.

Sat 23 Oct 7pm.

Bell time 7.30pm £12 £10 (Concs) £35 Family

Box Office 0844 871 7649 www.ambassadortickets.com/stoke

Choirs, concerts and other events INTERNATIONAL CHARITY GALA

Jools Holland

with special guest Alison Moyet Following last year’s sell-out show, Jools Holland returns in 2010 with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra – and will be joined for the first time by one of the UK’s most enduring and acclaimed vocalists, the extraordinary Alison Moyet.

Renowned for bringing the ultimate party experience to stages around the country, this incredible show is sure to sell out quickly.

Thu 11 Nov 7.30pm £32.50*

Gervase Phinn

John Bishop

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Wrestling

Organ Proms

Greg Cook Angelos Epithemiou

See the latest team of World Federation Superstars battle it out in an actionpacked spectacular against a home team of British stars.

Robert Sharpe

Those who have seen Superslam return time and time again. If you haven’t, give it a try you will be talking about it for a long time!

Ian Tracey

Regent Theatre With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector.

His shows have received rave reviews all across the country.

‘ Funny touching and entertaining’ The Daily Express Thu 18 Nov 7.30pm £15.50

The multi-award winning comedian and star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, Skins, Mock The Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, performs his brand-new show.

‘ Bishop has funny bones’ The Times

Shooting Stars

Tom Stade Michael McIntyres Comedy Roadshow

MC ANDY KIND Sat 29 May

Alun Cochrane Michael McIntyres Comedy Roadshow

‘ A gloriously gifted storyteller’ Evening Standard Single seats only!

Wed 8 Dec 7.30pm £20*

Barry Dodds Andy White MC Phil Ellis

Line ups may be subject to change

Sat 10 Apr 12 noon

Scott Brothers Duo Sat 1 May 12 noon Liverpool Cathedral

Sat 26 Jun 12 noon

Simon Preston International concert organist

Sat 24 Jul 12 noon

Michael Rhodes Sat 14 Aug 12 noon

Sat 17 Jul Start 8pm Finish 11pm £12

York Minster

Sat 17 Apr 7.30pm Sat 18 May 7.30pm £12 £10 (concs) £35 family

Keith Hearnshaw Sat 11 Sep 12 noon £4.50 (£4 Concs)

The Rotary Club of Etruria International Charity Gala Concert with Italian concert pianist Francesco Attesti, Russian soprano Victoria Rastorgueva and Victoria Hall organ Master Michael Rhodes FRCO in support of the Douglas MacMillan Hospice. The programme will include music from the composers Chopin, Lizst, Puccini, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven.

Wed 28 Apr 7.30pm £16 14 12 Corporate package £26

Northern Region Festival Concert Staffordshire Performing Arts presents its prestigious Youth Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and Brass Band in the Northern Region in a concert with invited schools choirs.

These ensembles feature some of the best young musicians in North Staffordshire playing a

variety of music to suit all tastes Thu 29 Apr 7.15pm Circle £8 Children £5 Stalls £6 Children £3

Staffordshire Adults Autistic Society.

Sat 22 May 7.30pm £10

MPAC concert

Mixed Martial Arts

A concert featuring young instrumentalists from the Staffordshire Moorlands playing in brass bands, wind bands and orchestras in a programme to suit all tastes.

For more information contact Staffordshire Performing Arts on 01785 278278 Fri 14 May 7pm Circle £6.50 (No concs) Upper circle £5.50 (Concs £3.50) Stalls £5.50 (Concs £3)

Gladiator Promotions UK presents Night of the Gladiators IV. An evening of action-packed mixed martial arts cage fighting Sat 29 May Doors Open 6pm show 7pm £25 £35 £50 VIP with Bar £70 Cage Side VIP & Waitress Service

Charity Variety Show Featuring acts from Stoke's Top Talent including compere Pete Conway, Su Annagib (winner 2009), The Cameleonz, Dan Hewitt (winner 2008) and many more. Plus a special appearance from the winner of Leek’s Got Talent. In aid of

ROCKWAVE Featuring six fantastic bands, Anaphearo, Headrush, Sworn to Oath, The Hollywood Tease, The More I See and Deamon.

Sat 19 Jun 5pm-11pm Doors open 4.30pm £10 City Music and Performing Arts Service presents

City Songbirds Presents Summer

music, featuring over 500 City Songbirds from schools across Stoke-on-Trent.

They will be joined by CMPAS percussion group Impact, folk ensemble Rootz and Moorpark Community Choir.

Mon 28 & Tue 29 Jun 6.45pm Tickets: Adults £6.50 Children £5 Family Ticket £18 (2 adults and 2 children)

Stoke Male Voice Choir “Summer Songs with Brass” The City of Stoke-on-Trent Male Voice Choir has invited the Stoke Male Voice Choir to join them to sing in concert. They will be joined by The City of Stoke-on -Trent Music and Performing Arts Service with their City Youth Brass Band and The City Youth Training Choir.

Mon 12 Jul 6.45pm £6.50 Family £18

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Recognised as the world capital of the ceramics industry, its design capabilities, attractive development opportunities, central location and commitment to sustainability make the area an astute choice for leading-edge businesses.

Its population of 500,000 people enjoys access to two highly-rated universities and an abundance of outdoor space. The area includes; Stoke-on-Trent, one of the UK’s greenest cities; thriving market towns; beautiful villages; the historic Mersey & Trent Canal; spectacular gardens and the dramatic Staffordshire Peak District.