Grand Opera House York Summer 2014 Brochure

GRAND OPERA HOUSE YORK SEASON INCLUDES

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Theatre Tours

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THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE GIVES YO U THE O PP O R TU NIT Y TO M A KE YO U R S P E C I A L V I S I T T O T H E T H E AT R E E V E N MORE MEMORABLE . BROWSE THROUGH O U R O F F E R S T O TA I L O R Y O U R V E R Y O W N P E R S O N A L T H E AT R E E X P E R I E N C E .

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Come and enjoy guided tours of the Grand Opera House York. Discover the fascinating and magical stories of this hidden gem in the centre of York.

All tours start promptly at 2pm ending at approximately 3.30pm. The meeting point is in the main foyer on Cumberland Street. Booking is essential as numbers on each tour are limited. £8 adults and £4.50 children. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

If you require any assistance to attend a tour please make your requirements known at the time of booking. Special one-off tours for pre-booked parties can be arranged.

Forthcoming tours for 2014 TUE 13 MAY WED 18 JUNE TUE 8 JULY Please note that some rooms within the theatre may be unavailable for

IF YO U WO U LD LIKE TO B O O K A N Y

the tours due to prior bookings. Dates are subject to change.

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DIARY BLACK COFFEE MON 31 MAR - SAT 5 APR

20TH CENTURY BOY MON 26 - SAT 31 MAY

ROCK OF AGES MON 1 - SAT 6 SEP

HOT FLUSH MON 14 APR

EVITA MON 9 - SAT 14 JUN

SISTER ACT FRI 12 - SAT 20 SEP

JOE BROWN WED 16 APR

CENDRILLON FRI 20 JUN

LET’S HANG ON THU 25 SEP

THE BILLIE HOLIDAY STORY THU 17 APR

SLP COLLEGE - TIME FLIES SAT 28 JUN

HA HA HOOD FRI 26 SEP

HEAR THE PEOPLE SING FRI 18 APR

PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH TUE 1 - WED 2 JUL

KEN DODD SAT 27 SEP

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT MON 28 APR - SAT 3 MAY

THE DREAMBOYS THU 3 JUL

MICHAEL PALIN SUN 28 SEP

VFB SWAN LAKE FRI 9 MAY

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY WED 9 JUL

THAT’LL BE THE DAY WED 22 OCT

VFB CINDERELLA & AN INTRODUCTION TO BALLET SAT 10 MAY

ATTITUDE DANCE CLUB SAT 12 JUL

JIMMY CARR FRI 24 & SAT 25 OCT

SPOTLIGHT PERFORMS SUN 11 MAY

FLASH MOB SUN 13 JUL

ELLEN KENT’S MADAMA BUTTERFLY SAT 8 NOV

SALLY MORGAN WED 14 MAY

OUR HOUSE THU 31 JUL - SAT 2 AUG

OCTONAUTS WED 12 & THU 13 NOV

IAN ANDERSON PLAYS JETHRO TULL THU 15 MAY

MILKSHAKE! LIVE TOUR FRI 22 AUG

ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS MON 9 - SAT 14 MAR 2015

JOE LONGTHORNE SAT 23 AUG

ELLEN KENT’S LA TRAVIATA FRI 20 MAR 2015

ANNIE TUE 20 - SAT 24 MAY

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THINKING OF BRINGING A GROUP OF 10 OR MORE? Take advantage of our fabulous group savings on many shows plus receive extra benefits including a longer payment period, no booking fees and Ambassador Experience extras at a reduced price.

Some of the shows with great group savings:

20TH CENTURY BOY Mon 26 - Sat 31 May PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH Tue 1 & Wed 2 Jul

EVITA Mon 9 - Sat 14 Jun ROCK OF AGES Mon 1 - Sat 6 Sep

For more shows with fantastic group discounts, please see the G symbol in this brochure.

For advice on booking as a group or to get those tickets reserved, call the Group Sales Coordinator (Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm) on 01904 678705 or email yorkgroups@theambassadors.com

HERCULE POIROT’S NEXT CASE BILL KENWRIGHT

BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

ROBERT POWELL IS HERCULE POIROT

ALSO STARRING

LIZA GODDARD GARY MAVERS BEN NEALON ‘A COMPANY THAT CLEARLY UNDERSTANDS AND LOVES CHRISTIE’S WORK’ THE EXPRESS

Robert Powell is the new Poirot.

A quintessential English country estate is thrown into chaos following the murder of eccentric inventor Sir Claud Amory and the theft of his new earth-shattering formula.

Arriving at the estate just moments too late, one man immediately senses a potent brew of despair, treachery and deception amid the estate’s occupants. That man is Hercule Poirot.

MON 31 MAR - SAT 5 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

In the first play ever written by Agatha Christie, we are introduced to a character who went on to become the most famous detective of all time and the only fictional character ever to receive a full-page obituary in the New York Times.

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price opening night £3 off Tue - Thu

Multi award-winning actor Robert Powell, one of the country’s most loved actors, leads a cast of Agatha Christie Company regulars including Liza Goddard (Bergerac), Gary Mavers (Peak Practice) and Ben Nealon (Soldier, Soldier).

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BLACK COFFEE © 1930 Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved. The AGATHA CHRISTIE word mark and signature and POIROT are registered trademarks of Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved.

THE CLASSIC, HEARTWARMING RAGS TO RICHES MUSICAL YORK STAGE MUSICALS PRESENT

‘ELECTRIFYING!’ YORK PRESS ON PREVIOUS PRODUCTION

‘EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES FROM THE ENTIRE CAST’ ONE & OTHER ON PREVIOUS PRODUCTION DIRECTOR ROBERT READMAN CHOREOGRAPHER LESLEY HILL MUSICAL DIRECTOR ADAM TOMLINSON MUSIC CHARLES STROUSE LYRICS MARTIN CHARNIN BOOK THOMAS MEEHAN

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WHEN BOOKING BOTH ANNIE AND SISTER ACT It’s 1930’s New York, and whilst the whole nation is suffering at the hands of the economic depression, one plucky little girl knows that one day soon everything will turn out just fine - indeed that day might just be tomorrow. Lifted from the Little Orphan Annie comic strips of the time this musical sees Annie escape, with the help of her friends at the orphanage, from the clutches of Miss Hannigan as she sets off to find her parents. Her infectious nature soon finds her a new best friend, an offer of adoption from the billionaire Daddy Warbucks and even a meeting with President F D Roosevelt himself. But once Annie’s good fortune hits the news you can be sure Miss Hannigan will be back on her trail.

York Stage Musicals return to the Grand Opera House with their brand new production of this classic Broadway musical.

Guaranteed to be filled with the company’s usual high energy cast, unique sets, live band and high octane choreography; Annie is a non stop bundle of little girls, comic strip characters and spectacular songs including It’s A Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and of course the heart warming Tomorrow.

(BOOKING FEES MAY APPLY)

TUE 20 - SAT 24 MAY Tue - Thu 7pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 12pm, 3pm & 7pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFS Sat 24 May 3pm C Details page 22

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PRESENTED BY PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS, ARNOLD STIEFEL AND AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP

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‘DID I THINK IT WAS SEXY?

YOU BET!’ DAILY MIRROR

FEATURING 25 OF ROD STEWART’S BIGGEST HITS Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. In a career spanning five decades he’s as popular now as ever with his acclaimed new album Time topping the UK charts and the No.1 Bestseller Rod – An autobiography.

Tonight’s The Night, the smash hit West End musical comedy inspired by the songs of Rod Stewart is the all-singing, all-dancing feel good show which went on to play sold-out theatres across the UK.

SONGS INCLUDE: Maggie May Baby Jane Hot Legs Do Ya Think I’m Sexy Sailing Some Guys Have All The Luck Ooh La La Tonight’s The Night

Our hero ‘Stu’ is a shy young man, so tongue tied that he cannot find the courage to declare his love to the girl of his dreams. How different he is to his hero, that legendary rock n’ roll vagabond Rod Stewart.

Rediscover the magic of 25 classic Rod Stewart songs including Maggie May, Baby Jane, Hot Legs, Sailing, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy and Tonight’s The Night in this sensational musical comedy featuring spectacular staging, a world class band and dazzling choreography.

WRITTEN BY

BEN ELTON DIRECTED BY CAROLINE JAY RANGER CHOREOGRAPHED BY DENISE RANGER MON 28 APR - SAT 3 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon - Tue (Prem, A & B) £5 off Tue - Thu (A - C) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFS Sat 3 May 2.30pm C G Details page 22

‘MISS IT AT YOUR PERIL’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MASTERPIECE

★★★★★

‘A MONUMENTAL SHOW’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

‘EVITA TRIUMPHS. A PRODUCTION FULL OF PASSION. A DAZZLING SUCCESS’ THE ECHO

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THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!

‘TRULY MAGNIFICENT’ ‘BREATHTAKING’ WHATSONSTAGE

THE STAGE STARRING

MARTI PELLOW AS CHE

MADALENA ALBERTO AS EVA PERON

LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people. With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Evita features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.

Marti Pellow plays Che, a character who reflects the voice of the Argentine people. Linked to Eva by destiny, he brings conflict to the story of Eva’s rise to fame. As a solo-singer, recording artist, and at the beginning of his career with Wet Wet Wet, Marti Pellow has enjoyed virtually unrivalled chart success, with over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles, including the seminal Love Is All Around. He has performed all over the world, and his West End and Musical Theatre appearances include The Witches of Eastwick, Chess, Jekyll & Hyde, Chicago and Blood Brothers.

‘I DEFY ANYBODY WHO HAS SEEN THIS PRODUCTION TO SAY THEY HAVE SEEN A BETTER ONE’ THE STAGE

MON 9 - SAT 14 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price opening night (Prem, A & B) C G S Details page 22

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THE SMASH HIT MARC BOLAN MUSICAL PRIOR TO WEST END UT ASK ABO OA’ B N A OUR ‘BOL S !

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★★★★★ ‘DEFINITELY WEST END WORTHY!’ WHATSONSTAGE

THE MUSICAL

INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF MARC BOLAN

WRITTEN BY PETER ROWE MUSIC AND LYRICS BY MARC BOLAN Inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, 20th Century Boy explodes onto the stage nearly four decades after the iconic star’s tragic death. Featuring some of the greatest pop songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the story of Marc Bolan and his band T.Rex, exposing some of the myths and taking the audience on an emotional, yet joyful journey through Marc’s fascinating life.

A sure-fire feel-good night out. Let’s get it on!

Packed with all T.Rex’s classic 70s hits, staged by Gary Lloyd (Thriller Live) and with a West End cast, 20th Century Boy is a gripping story and fantastic celebration of glam rock at its colourful best.

★★★★★

‘A GLORIOUS EVENING WHICH HAD THE AUDIENCE ON ITS FEET AND DANCING IN THE AISLES’ EVENING STAR

FEATURING THE HITS RIDE A WHITE SWAN METAL GURU I LOVE TO BOOGIE GET IT ON HOT LOVE 20TH CENTURY BOY AND MANY MORE MON 26 - SAT 31 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £10 ATG THEATRE CARD Half price opening night (Prem, A & B) £3 off Tue - Thu & Sat mat (Prem, A - C) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFS Sat 31 May 2.30pm C G Details page 22

SUE JENKINS Brookside, Casualty

LUKE BAILEY Waterloo Road

WARREN SOLLARS Mamma Mia!

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STAGE EXPERIENCE

The Right path? The Wrong path?

What happens if you choose both?

Joe Casey is about to find out! On the night of his sixteenth birthday, Joe takes Sarah, the girl of his dreams, out on their first date. In an effort to impress her with bravado, he breaks into a building site overlooking his home on Casey Street, which is owned by Mister Pressman, a high-end property developer.

The police turn up, at which point Joe’s life splits into two: the Good Joe, who stays to help, and Bad Joe, who flees.

The York premiere of the musical with music and lyrics by Madness will be directed and choreographed by stage experience regular Louise Denison, and is guaranteed to have you singing in your car all the way home!

‘DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER LOUISE DENISON HAS CAST WELL AND HER LIVELY, FOOT-TAPPING PRODUCTION IS VERY WELL-DRILLED AND PERFORMED BY THE YOUNG CAST’ NORTHERN ECHO Our House was first produced at the Cambridge Theatre, London on 28 October 2002.

Producers were Tiger Aspect Productions, Rupert Lord, Andre Ptaszynski and Phil McIntyre in association with Madness. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

‘THE YOUNG CAST TAKE TO THE STAGE WITH GUSTO, DANCING AND SINGING WITH ALL THEIR MIGHT’ PUBLIC REVIEWS

THU 31 JUL - SAT 2 AUG Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off F C Details page 22

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DAILY STAR

Still rocking after 5 years on Broadway and following 3 years of ovation-inducing performances in London’s West End, the legendary Rock of Ages comes to York starring Ben Richards (9 to 5 The Musical) as Stacee Jaxx and Noel Sullivan (We Will Rock You) as Drew.

This 80s-themed hilarious musical features over 30 eyebrow scorching tunes including:

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’, WE BUILT THIS CITY, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, HERE I GO AGAIN, CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS We can’t sneak you in to the lead-singer’s dressing room, but we can make sure your night goes with a bang! Grab yourself a ticket and two drinks with our exclusive PARTY PACKAGES available across all price bands. WARNING: This show contains scenes of Rock ’n’ Roll debauchery.

MON 1 - SAT 6 SEP Mon - Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £10 ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Opening night and early Fri (Prem, A & B) C G Details page 22

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A HILARIOUSLY DIVINE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE YORK STAGE MUSICALS PRESENT

‘AN ELECTRIFYING PRODUCTION YET AGAIN EMPHASISING WHAT A MAGNET FOR TALENT YORK STAGE MUSICALS HAS BECOME’ YORK PRESS ON PREVIOUS PRODUCTION MUSIC ALAN MENKEN LYRICS GLENN SLATER BOOK CHERI & BILL STEINKELLNER

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WHEN BOOKING BOTH ANNIE AND SISTER ACT (BOOKING FEES MAY APPLY)

York Stage Musicals are pleased to bring to York, for the first time ever, their very own production of the show that took the West End and Broadway by storm, Sister Act. This is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash that the critics called ‘ridiculously fun’ when it was first released. Based on the 90’s film starring Whoopie Goldberg, the nuns are back to sing and this time it’s live on stage. Featuring original music

by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast).

Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and is forced into hiding in the last place anyone would think to look - a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!

FRI 12 - SAT 20 SEP Fri 12, Sat 13, Mon 15 - Thu 18 & Sat 20 Sep 7.30pm Sat 13 & Sat 20 2.30pm Fri 19 5pm & 8pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFS Sat 20 Sep 2.30pm C Details page 22

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VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET

FUN FAMILY ADVENTURE

£10

TICKETS FOR CINDERELLA*

Now in its 34th year, Vienna Festival Ballet returns, by popular demand, with two classical ballets plus a special Introduction to Ballet.

Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!

SWAN LAKE

The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it – quick! As they set up a fête to raise money for the repairs, they’ll need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly. Peppa Pig returns live on stage with super cute puppets and brilliant singalong songs in this brand new show that will brighten your day.

One of the world’s best loved ballets, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, Swan Lake performed by Vienna Festival Ballet features lavish costumes and stunning scenery.

CINDERELLA Cinderella is one of the best known fairytales and Vienna Festival Ballet’s version has all the familiar ingredients. Featuring a special score by Chris Nicholls and choreography by Sheila Styles.

So grab your wellies and brollies and get splashing!

AN INTRODUCTION TO BALLET For children or anyone who has an interest in ballet. Attendees will learn about the daily life of a professional ballet company and can even try a shoulder lift or pirouette with the dancers.

Minimum age 8.

*When booked with An Introduction to Ballet workshop

FRI 9 & SAT 10 MAY Swan Lake Fri 9 May 7.30pm Cinderella Sat 10 May 5pm An Introduction to Ballet Sat 10 May 2pm C Details page 22

TUE 1 & WED 2 JUL Tue 1pm & 4pm Wed 10am & 1pm FAMILY TICKET £58 (2 adults, 2 children, A only) CHILDREN £2 off per ticket (Prem, A & B) G F C Details page 22

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COMEDY, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD WED 14 MAY 7.30pm G

International psychic and star of hit TV show, Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show. Her ability to pass on messages from the spirit world with incredible accuracy leaves audiences completely astounded. Her work with celebrities and royalty earned her the name ‘psychic to the stars’, most notably reading for the inspirational Princess Diana. Don’t miss seeing her in action!

Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

IAN ANDERSON PLAYS JETHRO TULL THU 15 MAY 7.30pm

Legendary prog pioneer Ian Anderson comes to York to perform both the best of Jethro Tull and the entire of his new studio album Homo Erraticus.

The performance will be illustrated and complemented by video and theatrical settings ‘to bring a tear to the eye’, an enthusiastic Anderson declared.

CENDRILLON

FRI 20 JUN 7pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C S C This summer, the University of York‘s Opera Society re-imagines this classic fairy tale through the eyes of a WWII Veteran. Alone in his bookshop, a soldier reads the story of Cinderella whilst reminiscing about his war time romance. The stories merge as they are played out on stage, against a backdrop of ‘40s Britain and the music of Jules Massenet.

THE DREAMBOYS FIT AND FAMOUS TOUR THU 3 JUL 7.30pm

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male glamour show. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys have earned themselves the title of the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status. Packed with music, muscle, magic and mayhem!

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THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY WED 9 JUL 7.30pm C G

Direct from London’s West End, award winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in Buddy -The Musical) plus a full cast tell the compelling story of the greatest music duo of all time. In addition to original photos and film footage, a full live band also performs all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

FLASHMOB

SUN 13 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off G C The stars of TV dance shows join forces and dance worlds collide! Headlined by Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer, Britain’s Got Talent favourites Flawless - favourites from Got To Dance and So You Think You Can Dance also feature.

From Salsa to streetdance you will laugh, cry and be on your feet for this dynamic production that has attracted rave reviews!

MILKSHAKE LIVE! FRI 22 AUG 1pm F C

Starring some of your milkshake favourites this brand new musical spectacular is sure to have children up on their feet and singing at the top of their voices! Joining this fantastic show will be two milkshake presenters, who will take us on a fun milkshake adventure; bound to dazzle and delight! The show features brand new songs, classic favourites and funky dance routines, plus plenty of laughter, bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun for all the family too!

JOE LONGTHORNE SAT 23 AUG 7.30pm G

Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers. During his career, Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums, enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as touring Australia several times. Now, Joe is looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill.

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COMING SOON, BOOKING NOW LET’S HANG ON

THU 25 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Award-winning production Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. From the early 1950s, through hits such as Beggin’, Grease, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry, Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more, with a spectacular finale with, of course, Let’s Hang On! Definitely not a night to be missed!

‘AN AUTHENTIC MASTERPIECE’ The BBC ‘YOU GUYS ARE DYNAMITE!’ FRANKIE VALLI ‘THESE GUYS ARE ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT’ THE PAUL O GRADY SHOW

KEN DODD SAT 27 SEP 7pm G Ken Dodd is one of Britain’s funniest comedians - a true legend, icon and national treasure. Join him for an evening full of laughter and songs when Ken will be dispensing several doses of his tickle tonic!

You’re sure to be chortling all the way home.

‘LAUGHTER IS THE GREATEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD, AND PEOPLE COME TO MY SHOWS WANTING TO BE ENTERTAINED AND TO ESCAPE THE CARES AND WORRIES OF EVERYDAY LIFE FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS (AT LEAST!)’ KEN DODD www.kendoddshows.com

MICHAEL PALIN TRAVELLING TO WORK SUN 28 SEP 7.30pm

To celebrate the publication Travelling To Work, Michael Palin presents a brand new two-part stage show, looking back at twentyfive years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in radio, television, books and films. The show takes a whistle-stop tour of the globe, the love of comedy that took him from schoolboy in Sheffield to Python at the O2.

He’ll talk about the joy of writing and acting that has produced two novels and taken him from a dead parrot salesman to the headmaster who fights back in GBH. Lots of memories, with one thing in common.

A love of laughter.

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THAT’LL BE THE DAY BRAND NEW SHOW WED 22 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G

Back by huge demand, prepare for a party as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New Show!

This year’s new production features a fresh line up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, plus more hilarious comedy! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL! ‘WHAT A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW THAT’LL BE THE DAY IS. NOT TO BE MISSED!’ THE DAILY MAIL www.thatllbetheday.com

JIMMY CARR FUNNY BUSINESS FRI 24 & SAT 25 OCT 8pm Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’.

Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal.

Jimmy Carr’s Funny Business will be – (a) Packed with jokes (b) Rude and offensive (c) A great night out (d) £25 a ticket * If you answered a) b) c) or d) you were right! *The show is not suitable for anyone who hasn’t bought a ticket.

Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show.

Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags.

Recommended age 16+.

OCTONAUTS LIVE WED 12 NOV 1pm & 4pm THU 13 NOV 1pm & 4pm F C When there’s trouble under the sea, the Octonauts dive into action! Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with our underwater adventure super heroes, Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso, in the brand new live stage show, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure.

Visit strange new worlds full of mysteries to unravel, with surprises around every corner this action packed interactive show features music and all your favourite characters live on stage for the very first time!

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CHILDREN’S DANCE

TUE 23 SEPTEMBER 4.30pm - Boys and girls age 7yrs and over to audition as Babes, Max height 5’2 7.30pm - Boys and girls to audition as Seniors.

Min height 5’2 Everybody should wear clothes which are suitable for auditions.

All candidates will be auditioned in groups and taught a short dance routine.

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Those auditioning should ensure that, if successful, they would be available to attend every rehearsal and these start at the end of November, mainly after school and at weekends.

BOOK NOW FOR THIS YEAR’S SPECTACULAR PANTOMIME

Please be aware that this is a competitive dance audition and those who are successful will be chosen to perform as dancers in the pantomime.

New Pantomime Productions returns with the most magical fairytale of them all. Follow Cinderella’s story as she journeys from rags to riches, helped along by her Fairy Godmother and the ever popular Buttons. This traditional family pantomime is the perfect festive entertainment for all to enjoy.

Please note that these positions are unpaid.

FRI 12 DEC 2014 SUN 4 JAN 2015

‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON THE PLANET’DAILY MAIL oduction The National Theatre pr

The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, embarks on its biggest-ever tour of the UK and Ireland from May 2014. Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, this internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Directed by Nick Hytner and written by Richard Bean. Based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding.

‘ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, ONE MASSIVE HIT’ INDEPENDENT

‘COMIC PERFECTION. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? BOOK NOW!’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

ELLEN KENT’S AWARD WINNING OPERA RETURNS PRESENTED BY OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL, FEATURING THE CHISINAU NATIONAL OPERA AND PHILHARMONIC WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS

STARRING THE KOREAN SOPRANO ELENA DEE Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets and includes a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

‘THIS IS A BUTTERFLY TO CHERISH’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

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FRI 20 MAR 2015

MON 9 - SAT 14 MAR 2015 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Supported by

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price opening night (Prem, A & B) £5 off other perfs (Prem, A & B) C G S E Details page 22

SAT 8 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (Prem & A) C G S F Details page 22

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Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice.

Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

ATG THEATRE CARD ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per card. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

RESTORATION FUND Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to Grand Opera House York’s restoration fund ACCESS FOR ALL Grand Opera House York strives to offer equal access for all. Please advise us of your access requirements at the time of booking.

Wheelchair spaces and level access available in the stalls.

Audio Described performances offered on selected shows .

Guide dogs are welcome.

A Sennheiser Infra Red Hearing System is available for people with hearing impairments. Please collect a headset from Front of House staff.

See show pages for details.

For access bookings, please call the venue directly on 01904 678 703 or our Customer Contact Centre Access booking number 0844 871 7677.

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BOOK IN PERSON GRAND OPERA HOUSE YORK CUMBERLAND STREET, YORK YO1 9SW The box office is open Mon - Sat 12noon 5.30pm, on performance days we close 15 minutes after the show starts and on Sundays and Bank Holidays we’re open 1 hour prior to performance times (priority is given to customers booking for that performance).

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TELEPHONE Call 0844 871 3024 (national rates, bkg fees) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm.

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For standard phone users: 18002 + access telephone number For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

Shows may have a credit/debit card fee applied in addition to the usual transaction and booking fees.

For full terms and conditions please speak to our Box Office or visit our website.

FINDING US & PARKING The Grand Opera House York is situated in the centre of York, close to the river.

The theatre is a 10 minute walk from the train station and a few minutes from the closest car park at Clifford’s Tower (marked on map above).

P&R PARK AND RIDE (Marked on map above) The Theatre is well served by York Park and Ride with all 4 lines stopping within easy walking distance. Full details available; www.york.gov.uk/parking/ride.

The information in this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. Grand Opera House York reserves the right to change or vary the advestised programme, facilities and ticket prices at any time, at its sole discretion. All discounts are limited and subject to availability.

For text phone users : 18001 + access telephone number

Early booking offer scan to view website

PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE PRICE BAND Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee

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Hear the People Sing

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Tonight’s The Night

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Hot Flush Joe Brown in Concert

£11.90

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Physic Sally: On The Road

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Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson

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Annie Tue - Thu eves Friday mat & Sat early mat Fri eve & Sat mat Sat eve

£23 £23 £23 £25

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Cendrillion

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Peppa Pig’s Big Splash

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The Dreamboys

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The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Vienna Festival Ballet Spotlight Performs

20th Century Boy Mon - Thu eves Fri& Sat Wed mat

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Joe Longthorne

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Rock of Ages

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Ha Ha Hood

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Michael Palin Travelling to Work

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