Spring - Summer 2023 Webster Theatre
Visiting Webster Theatre
Box Office Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 12:00-16:00
Saturday 10:00-13:00
Also open 1 hour prior to every performance.
Booking Conditions
• Online transaction fee applies, depending on ticket type
• Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase except in the case of a cancelled performance, in this instance, the Box Office team will contact you.
Refreshments
The theatre has a bar in the foyer area and in the Assembly Hall. The bars are open approximately 1 hour before the performance commences and at the interval. Interval drinks can be pre-booked at the bar.
Accredited Assistance
We welcome all accredited assistance dogs in the theatre, which includes guide dogs, hearing dogs and support dogs. Please advise the Box Office at the time of booking and we will endeavour to place you and your dog in the area most suitable for you.
Auditorium
The Webster Memorial Theatre is equipped with a state of the art Sennheiser infrared listening system for use in the main auditorium. To access the infrared system please request receiving equipment from the Box Office or from any member of the theatre staff.
There are two devices available: Induction loop necklace - Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the Induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace, switch your hearing aid to the “T” setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.
Headset - This device amplifies sound through ear-pieces similar to regular headphones and is suitable for persons without a hearing aid.
Wheelchair Access
A lift suitable for wheelchair users is located in the foyer and provides access to the stalls, the Assembly Hall and the Studio areas. Wheelchair spaces for performances in the
main auditorium are allocated in the stalls only and the Box Office should be advised at the time of booking. Accessible toilets are situated in the foyer and at Studio level.
Getting There
Arbroath rail and bus stations are within a few minutes walking distance from the theatre. There is a large car park at the rear of the theatre which can be accessed from Marketgate. There are several designated disabled parking spaces in this car park adjacent to the theatre stage door.
Covid safe - All our venues continue to follow government guidelines to ensure our customers are safe. You can find out current safety measures by visiting www.angusalive.scot and view our Covid safety pages.
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Free The Spirit of Bad Company
Saturday 1 April 2023
19:30
£23 Conc £21.50
Free Again, a five-piece ensemble of musicians, will perform their spectacular new show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Bad Company and Free nostalgia. This is not a heavy rock night by any stretch, the music is more than that...much more. It’s a delicate blend of vocals, guitars and piano punctuated by a dynamic rhythm section to produce timeless, melodic classics. This concert promises to be a fantastic night to remember for all Free and Bad Company fans, young and old.
Come What May
Sunday 9 April 2023
19:30
£29.50
The Ultimate Tribute to Moulin Rouge. Starring Robin Windsor in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza as you enter the secret world of one of the greatest movie-musicals of all time. Featuring Strictly Come Dancing’s sensational Robin Windsor and a cast of top West End performers. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Come What May, Your Song and Lady Marmalade plus hit songs from The Greatest Showman and other iconic movie musicals. Travel back in time as the children of the revolution take you on a thrilling non-stop journey into the sexy, disreputable, and glamorous underworld of Paris.
Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular
Thursday 13 April 2023
19:30
£23 Conc £21.00
The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK. The hardest swinging big band in the UK recreates the sellers of the 40’s and 50’s. Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 6-5000 and String of Pearls are just a few of the numbers that shot band leader Glenn Miller to world stardom. Pieces from other band leaders including Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Count Basie not to mention songs made famous by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin are featured in this show which will take you down Memory Lane.
Absolute Reggae
Friday 14 April 2023
19:30
£23 Conc £21.00
The music that filled the airwaves during the 80s and 90s is brought to life again by Johnny2Bad as the Absolute Reggae show continues its 2022 national tour. This high energy show with a 10 piece band will have audiences singing along. The Absolute Reggae show features songs from some of the great Reggae artists including Bob Marley, Aswad, John Holt, Pato Banton and UB40.
Foster & Allen
Saturday 15 April 2023
19:30
£24
International Recording artists Foster & Allen look forward to celebrating 48 years in the Music Business with their UK Tour in 2023. To coincide with the tour, they have released a new album on CD & vinyl, aptly entitled “We’ll Meet Again” which features their version of the Vera Lynn Classic song as well as other new recordings and some original songs. Mick & Tony will of course be performing all their hits like Bunch Of Thyme, Old Flames, Maggie, After All These Years, as well as some new recordings from their new album.
80’ Mania
Friday 28 April 2023
19:30
£24.50 Conc £21.50
Europe’s Official 1980’s multi-tribute concert featuring 28 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers. Performing over 35 chart topping smash-hits live in concert with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more! As ex-Radio1 and Top of the Pops presenter Mike Read enthusiastically described “It’s like Top of the Pops meets Live Aid with the sexy dance troupe Legs ‘n’ Co.” So it’s time to dig out your 80’s fashions and Party!
Monday 1 May
7.30pm | £25
Dreamcoat Stars
Saturday 6 May 2023
19:30
£25.50
Experience powerful star vocals in a musical evening of West End and Broadway classics. Journey into a colourful production featuring vibrant and energetic songs from the most loved shows. Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge and more. Draw back the curtains, sing along and relive all your favourite musicals in one epic show. This mega mix production contains new vocal harmonies and stories from the star’s time in the role of Joseph. Grab your coat of many colours and join our Josephs on an emotional journey where Any Dream Will Do.
Old Time Sailors
Wednesday 10 May 2023
19:30
£20 Conc £18
You’re invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, ‘The Old Time Sailors’, for a night of foot stomping, dancing and singing! You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards. Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Fancy dress is encouraged, pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties!
Gary Meikle 2.5
Sunday 14 May 2023
20:00
£22.50
Most blurbs are written in the 3rd person like ‘Gary is this, Gary is that’, well I’m writing this. I’ve had several top professionals and industry people tell me over the years that I shouldn’t swear as much on stage, that I shouldn’t be as crude or as edgy as I am but guess what, they likely don’t know that as a kid growing up in the care system I was told that I’d be either dead or in jail by the time I was 30 so I tend not to listen to others and do things my way.
Carl Hutchinson - Watch Till The End
Wednesday 17 May 2023
19:30
£15 | Age 14+
Hutchinson is back with a brand new show for 2023. After a mammoth 87 date run in 2022, Carl capitalised and got right to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.
Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush
Thursday 18 May 2023
19:30
£25
Cloudbusting can’t wait to share their love for the music of Kate Bush as they bring their brand new live tour to the stage! This breath-taking show will take you on an incredible journey through the themes of love and anger via Kate’s extraordinary repertoire, as well as performing all the hits you would expect to hear - Wuthering Heights, Hounds Of Love, Running Up That Hill, Babooshka and many more.
Patsy Cline & Friends:
60th Aniversary Show
Saturday 20 May 2023
19:30
£18.50
The Velvet Country voice of Patsy Cline caught the imagination of Sue Lowry, who has been a lifelong fan of Patsy Cline and Country Music. Patsy Cline was a recordbreaking artist spending 251 weeks in the Country Music Album Charts in the U.S.A. A down to earth ‘Gal’ who could look good in Weston Wear or any evening dress, as she performed all the Country Ballard’s. With all the wonderful recordings she left behind this will be an evening to celebrate the power of her music!
have taken the country by storm and have fast become the Nation’s Sweethearts. Their brand new show, in celebration of the King’s Coronation, is a song and dance extravaganza
Thursday 25 May 2023
19:30 | £20
To celebrate the King’s Coronation the UK’s Premier wartime act, present their sensational “Coronation Celebration Show”. Following on from their huge success on Britain’s Got Talent, the D-Day Darlings have taken the country by storm and have fast become the Nation’s Sweethearts. Their brand new show, in celebration of the King’s Coronation, is a song and dance extravaganza for all generations to enjoy, ending with an explosive patriotic finale to bring the show to a glittering climax.
The Legends of American Country
Thursday 1 June 2023
19:30
£25
The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics. The 2023 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, John Denver and Willie Nelson, with countless other well known hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza . One things for sure if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town!
Ready Steady 60’s
Saturday 10 June 2023
19:30
£20 Conc £18
The best of the Mod 60’s and the British beat boom! Four piece live band and stunning vocals- performing with high energy and recreating the iconic era. 100+ minute show with video clips, footage and voice overs. Rated as the top authentic sounding 60’s show!
Francie and Josie Pure Nostalgia
Thursday 15 June 2023
19:30
£24 Conc £23
Having toured Scotland for the past seven years the boys are back in town with their new show “Francie & Josie… Pure Nostalgia”. Starring Scottish Variety & Pantomime favourites Liam Dolan as Francie and Johnny Mac as Josie, this new production is a modern day Summer Season & Five Past Eight show rolled into one. Described by the late great Rikki Fulton and Jack Milroy as “Our Alter Ego’s” Liam & Johnny along with their special guests will take you on an unforgettable journey back down memory lane.
The Doctor Will See You Now
Sunday 2 July 2023
19:30
£28 Conc £23 VIP Meet & Greet £53
What’s it like being a character on one of the world’s longest-running soap operas for over 28 years, and counting? Join Alan Fletcher (AKA Karl Kennedy) Ramsay Street’s most famous doctor, as he looks back and celebrates almost three decades of the TV hit series ’Neighbours’ while looking ahead to its future. Taking audiences on a journey through unforgettable storylines, bloopers, secrets from behind the scenes and the emotional final weeks of filming what was then the show’s final episode before the soap got a reprieve in 2023. A limited number of meet and greet opportunities before the show are available.
The Ladyboys of Bangkok
Wednesday 12 July 2023
19:30
£23
Featuring a cast of 16 male Thai nationals, (who just happen to be men!) this incredible fast-moving large-scale production is not rude or crude, it is cheeky, funny, and filled with more star-spangled sassiness than you can shake a diamante dripping silk glove at!! This truly is the greatest and most fabulous evening of entertainment in town. All your biggest party and floor filling hits performed by the biggest showbiz divas and singing superstars in the world, live on stage in a 90 minute theatrically choreographed show, with over 400 amazing costumes and big dance production numbers.
Dragged To The Steamie
Tuesday 18 July 2023
19:30
£25
Following a sell out Glasgow run in 2022 Dragged Tae The Steamie is dragging itself to Arbroath on 18th July 2023. Dragged Tae The Steamie is the official authorised Drag adaptation of The Steamie by Tony Roper with Songs by Dave Anderson with the characters portrayed by actors in drag . Join Mrs Culfeathers, Magrit, Doreen, Dolly and Andy on Hogmanay 1953 as they laugh talk and cry doing the final wash of the year in a Glasgow public washhouse.
Saturday
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Dinosaur Adventure Live
Thursday 3 August 2023
14:00 / 16:30
£14.50
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy. Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. You could be on the menu.
Join The Scottish Detective, David Swindle, for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre. True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, can explore the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer! What makes a serial killer tick? What are the tell-tale signs? What really goes on behind the scenes? Learn about the biggest British serial killers of all time.
22 July
£29 | Webster Theatre, Arbroath
The McDougalls Space Adventure
Saturday 5 August 2023
14:00
£10 Family £38
A Singalong Show for all the Family - Live on Stage! Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company present their spectacular new show for 2023. Join stars of stage and screen, Auntie Aggie and Max, as they fly past the planets on an intergalactic musical expedition! From a sunny stop on Mercury, to a meeting with a Martian, there’s so much to do and see on this trip of a lifetime in the homemade rocket ship! Come dressed as an alien or astronaut.
Gary Faulds : Live Frontier
Saturday 19 August 2023
20:00
£22.50
Frontier is Gary’s journey into the unknown, will we find aliens on mars? Can I get Turkey teeth? Will I ever call my Mum’s boyfriend Da? Can I do yoga without farting? Will the yoga lassie let me back after fart gate? An action-packed hour of relatable comedy from Gary who just wants to be a better version of himself, but what steps need to be taken for that to happen? How do normal people live the life of these six pack Spartan gods on Instagram who have never have bad days or bits of doner meat stuck to their teeth?
Showaddywaddy
Saturday 26 August 2023
19:30
£25
This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title for the last 5 decades. Formed in Leicester in 1973 from an amalgamation of several local bands, Showaddywaddy have gone on to sell more than 20 million records and tour all four corners of the globe. Their 50th Anniversary shows will be dynamic and uplifting, featuring all their greatest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts across Europe.
The Drifters
Sunday 27 August 2023
19:30
£29
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!
TIM VINE Breeep!
Thursday 7 September 7.30pm | £28.75
It’s Tim Vine and he’s back with a brand new stand-up show! Come and enjoy a mountain of nonsense, daft one-liners, joyful songs, wobbly props and ridiculous humour. (Plus utter drivel.) Witness the stupidity. Then leave. Switched on the Christmas lights in Cheam two years on the run. All tickets non-repundable.
‘Is there a more ludicrous comedian in Britain?’ (The Times)
Tuesday 5 September
7.30pm | £25.50
Webster Theatre, Arbroath
Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The Moon, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert. This highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live, featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music!
Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music as they perform iconic songs from seminal albums such as The Dark Side of The Moon, Wish you Were Here, The Wall and new for 2023 the much requested masterpiece, Echoes! A true celebration of all things Floyd.
Hello Again The Neil Diamond Story
Thursday 14 September 2023
19:30
£25 Conc £23
The World’s Greatest Celebration of The Life & Work of NEIL DIAMOND…Evocative imagery, video and narration enhance the magic, as the show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50 year career. From The Bang Years to the present day you’ll soon be singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more.
Money For Nothing
Friday 15 September 2023
19:30
£23
Money For Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money For Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. The line-up features top-class and experienced musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits. The band have studied Dire Straits in great depth to re-create their tribute to be as close as possible to the real thing and a respectful tribute.
Time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true. A brand-new show featuring Gordy Marshall’s British Carpenters and starring Sall Creedon plus musicians from London’s West End. Includes Close to You, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Please Mr Postman, Goodbye to Love and many more.
Sunday 17 September 7.30pm | £29
Webster Theatre, Arbroath
All or Nothing
Thursday 21 September 2023
Thursday 21 September 2023
19:30
£23
Experience the live concert show from the West End cast telling the story of the iconic Mod band The Small Faces through their electrifying music, including Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday and All or Nothing. Plus the Sixties experience celebrating the 60’s most fabulous sounds.
Experience the live concert show from the West End cast telling the story of the iconic Mod band The Small Faces through their electrifying music, including Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday and All or Nothing. Plus the Sixties experience celebrating the 60’s most fabulous sounds.
Celine - My Heart Will Go On
Saturday 23 September 2023
19:30
£25 Conc £23
My Heart Will Go On is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. Starring January Butler as ‘Celine Dion’ and an outstanding live band, the audience are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love, It’s All Coming Back To Me Now, I’m Alive, All By Myself, Because You Loved Me, My Heart Will Go On and many more… Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to the Queen of Power Ballads.
Girls Night Oot
Saturday 30 September 2023
19:30
£20
Join the girls on a hen night that you won’t forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack...Songs from 60’s,70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Now! To prepare for a marriage all a girl needs are her friends and a guid old hen night! Banterous and Bootyliciously good fun! Songs include Hot Stuff, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, I’m Every Woman and many more!
Thursday 12 October 2023
19:30 | £28.50
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on”. Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo and winner of the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing. Accompanied by her live band and backing vocalists plus glorious state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical FX, making this a beautifully-crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.
