Edinburgh Playhouse Spring - Summer 2013

SPRING/ SUMMER 2013

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STEP ON TO THE STAGE AT THE PLAYHOUSE

DIARY APRIL MON 8 APR THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

MAY SUN 5 MAY JIMMY CARR

TUE 9 APR THAT’LL BE THE DAY

MON 6 – SAT 11 MAY DERREN BROWN

WED 10 APR THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW

TUE 14 MAY – SAT 1 JUN GHOST THE MUSICAL

THU 11 APR SALLY MORGAN FRI 12 & SAT 13 APR ELLEN KENT OPERA: CARMEN

JUNE TUE 4 - SAT 8 JUN 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL TUE 11 – SAT 15 JUN BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

JULY MON 8 – SAT 13 JUL DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS MON 15 – WED 17 JUL SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET FRI 26 & SAT 27 JUL STAGE EXPERIENCE: GREASE AUGUST FRI 2 & SAT 3 AUG RADIO FORTH ON THE FRINGE

TUE 16 – SAT 20 APR SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE

TUE 18 JUN FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS

SAT 27 APR LEONA LEWIS

THU 20 JUN COLM WILKINSON

SEPTEMBER TUE 3 – SAT 14 SEP HAIRSPRAY

MON 29 APR – SAT 4 MAY THRILLER LIVE

SAT 22 JUN HUGH LAURIE

TUE 17 SEP THE JOHNNY CASH STORY

MON 24 – SAT 29 JUN BLOOD BROTHERS

SUN 4 & MON 5 AUG SEAN LOCK

SAT 21 SEP ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN TUE 24 SEP JOE BONAMASSA WED 25 SEP READY STEADY COOK LIVE! THU 26 SEP SALLY MORGAN

See the secret world of backstage at the UK’s largest working theatre. A unique opportunity to step on stage, go up to the fly floor for a bird’s eye view of the stage and much, much more!

FRI 27 SEP THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE SAT 28 SEP THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Tours are available on selected Saturdays & weekday matinee mornings. Tours begin at 10.30am & last approximately 90 minutes.

OCTOBER MON 30 SEP – SAT 5 OCT SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

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SAT 12 OCT 2013 – SAT 18 JAN 2014 DISNEY’S THE LION KING MARCH 2014 TUE 18 - SAT 29 MAR 2014 WEST SIDE STORY

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING SAT 12 OCT 2013 SAT 18 JAN 2014

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PRICES £12.50 Adults £9.50 Concessions/ATG Theatre Card £6.50 Groups 10+/Schools

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WORLD CLASS SKATING IN THE INTIMACY OF THE THEATRE

THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN!

‘HOT-BLOODED, A JOY’ THE INDEPENDENT ON CARMEN

‘HOTTEST ACT ON ICE’

DIRECTED BY ELLEN KENT FEATURING THE CELEBRATED CHISINAU NATIONAL OPERA & NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC WITH INTERNATIONAL GUEST SOLOISTS

SUNDAY EXPRESS The Imperial Ice Stars, the world’s leading performers of theatrical ice dance, are returning to the UK with their stunning production Sleeping Beauty on Ice. Direct from a world tour of The Nutcracker on Ice, The Imperial Ice Stars last performed in the UK in May 2012 with a sell-out season of Swan Lake on Ice at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

BIZET CARMEN THE MOST SEDUCTIVE OPERA EVER WRITTEN Starring Nadia Stoianova the international mezzo soprano as Carmen and Sorin Lupu as Don Jose. This is the story of a gypsy girl whose tantalising beauty lures a soldier to desertion and ultimately leads to her own murder.

Unforgettable arias, includes the march of the Toreadors and a spectacular dance sequence by Caspian the stallion, ridden by Ian Van Temperley. Andalucía comes to life, with fountains, date palms, orange trees and a rescue donkey.

A set and costumes which richly reflect Goya and Velazquez.

Passion and sexual jealousy leads Carmen to her death outside the Seville bullring. A must see.

FRI 12 & SAT 13 APR Eves 7.30pm TICKETS £10 – £29.50 (Premium seats £35)

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off (Top 3 prices only)

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Set to the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky, Sleeping Beauty on Ice tells the classic fairytale love story through sublime world class skating, breathtaking high speed lifts and throws, awe inspiring aerial gymnastics, stilt skating and fire effects - all in the intimacy of the theatre stage.

The thrilling production features a 26-strong cast of Olympic, World, European and National Championship skaters, with choreography by renowned Russian Olympic coach Tatiana Tarasova and award-winning Tony Mercer, widely regarded as the world’s leading creator of theatre on ice.

Sleeping Beauty on Ice is a spectacular theatrical experience which will thrill and enchant audiences of all ages.

TUE 16 – SAT 20 APR Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 – £28.50 (Premium seats up to £34)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 16 Apr £5 off Wed & Thu perfs & Sat mats (Top 3 prices and premium seats only)

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DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END CELEBRATING THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING MUSIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH ADRIAN GRANT FOR KEY CONCERTS PRESENT

RETURNING DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND

★★★★

★★★★ ‘BROWN HAS THE AUDIENCE LAUGHING UPROARIOUSLY AT ONE MOMENT AND SITTING IN RAPT AND SILENT WONDER THE NEXT’

‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’ EVENING STANDARD

FEATURING THE SONGS OF AND THE

MICHAEL JACKSON 5

‘THIS THEATRICAL EXTRAVAGANZA IS A BREATHTAKING CELEBRATION QUITE LITERALLY, THRILLING’

DAILY TELEGRAPH

THE STAGE

★★★★

‘THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING’

‘REMARKABLE ASTOUNDING MEMORABLE’

DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘DAZZLINGLY WELL-DRILLED AND BRILLIANTLY DONE’

DAILY EXPRESS

‘INGENIOUS, BAFFLING AND FUN’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Moonwalking its way around the world, award-winning director Gary Lloyd’s Thriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5.

In a career spanning 40 years, Michael Jackson sold an unparalleled 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album still the world’s best-selling recording of all time.

His music continues to sell in its millions, winning new fans young and old alike.

Thriller Live includes over two hours of non-stop hit songs in a show that pays homage to the world-class spectacle of Jackson’s legendary live performances.

Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including the smash hits I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, They Don’t Care About Us and Thriller plus many more!

★★★★ ‘A TOTAL BLAST. THE STAGING AND CONSTANT BRILLIANCE OF THE MUSICIANS KEEP US RIVETED. A WONDERFUL SHOW’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM 6

Photo of previous cast member

THE TIMES

‘IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE’ THE INDEPENDENT

MON 29 APR – SAT 4 MAY Mon – Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 3pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £10 – £32 (Premium seats up to £37.50)

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The acknowledged master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with his new one-man show, Derren Brown: Infamous, demonstrating once again why Derren is one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control.

For Infamous, a more ‘personal’ show, Derren is re-united with his close collaborator and friend, actor/writer Andy Nyman. He says: ‘NOW WE’VE JOINED FORCES AGAIN, WE’RE VERY EAGER TO MAKE THIS SHOW FEEL DIFFERENT. THERE WAS SOMETHING OF A TEMPLATE WE FOLLOWED WITH ALL THE SHOWS, WHICH WORKED VERY WELL. IT’S RATHER EXCITING AND SCARY LEAVING THAT BEHIND. THIS ONE SHOULD CERTAINLY HAVE A DIFFERENT TONE, AND WILL MIX THINGS UP A BIT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN THE OTHERS ON TV OR LIVE’ Infamous is Derren’s sixth show since 2003. He has toured every year since then and been watched by an estimated audience of over 2 million people. He has won two prestigious Olivier Awards, for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali (2012), and confesses that touring is still his favourite thing to do.

Set design Simon Higlett Not suitable for under 12s. DerrenBrown.co.uk

MON 6 – SAT 11 MAY Mon – Sat eves 8pm TICKETS £30 – £36 (Premium seats £45)

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‘SIMPLY OUT OF THIS WORLD’

THE MUSICAL PHENOMENON COMES TO EDINBURGH DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

THE SUN

★★★★★

TUE 14 MAY – SAT 1 JUN Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

TICKETS Mon – Fri eves & Sat perfs £15 – £39.50

‘JAW-DROPPINGLY AMAZING’ Direct from the West End, the smash-hit musical Ghost comes to Edinburgh for three weeks this May.

Wed mats £10 – £29.50

Adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin from his own Oscarwinning screenplay for the film, the amazing special effects and dazzling staging are by the multi award-winning Paul Kieve (Inner Magic Circle member) and Tony Award-winner Matthew Warchus. With a score by rock legends and Grammy award winners, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson and Alanis Morrisette), and featuring the unforgettable Unchained Melody, Ghost is a rollercoaster ride of romance and comedy with dazzling state-of-the-art staging.

CAPTIONED PERF Tue 28 May 7.30pm

‘A DAZZLING DISPLAY OF UNDYING LOVE’ THE TIMES 8

(Premium seats £45)

Based on the phenomenal Oscar-winning movie that captured the hearts and imaginations of a generation back in the 90s, Ghost is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer.

Main photograph by Matt Crockett. Original London cast photography by Sean Ebsworth Barnes.

(Premium seats £35)

SIGNED PERF Tue 21 May 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Wed 22 May 7.30pm

ATG THEATRE CARD Half Price Tue 14 & Wed 15 May £6 off Mon – Fri perfs thereafter (Top 2 prices only)

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★★★H★‘SASSY STORY, PUNCHY DOLLY PARTON SONGS AND KNOCK OUT PERFORMANCES’

A BRAND SPANKIN’ NEW WEEK RETURNS DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND!

SUNDAY EXPRESS

TUE 4 – SAT 8 JUN Tue eve 8pm Wed – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 – £39.50 (Premium seats £45)

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW MUSICAL 9 to 5 The Musical is the hilarious new musical comedy based on the hit movie that centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss.

Outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business.

Featuring original numbers from Dolly Parton’s Oscar, Tony® and Grammy Award nominated score including Backwoods Barbie, Shine Like the Sun and the original hit song 9 to 5.

Join in the fun - sing along to 9 to 5 with Dolly, from her desk in Dollywood!

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

DOLLY PARTON WRITTEN BY

PATRICIA RESNICK DIRECTED BY 10

JEFF CALHOUN

★★★★ HERALD

‘SUNNY, UPBEAT SHOWBIZ ENERGY. BRIGHT AND FUNNY’

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Fri 7 Jun 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Thu 6 Jun 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 4 Jun £7.50 off Wed & Thu perfs thereafter (Top 3 prices and premium seats only)

GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off top 3 prices Wed & Thu perfs only GROUPS 6+ Early booking offer: £10 off Wed mat if booked & paid for by Fri 19 Apr 2013* *Top 3 prices only

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SCOTSMAN BASED ON THE 20TH CENTURY FOX PICTURE ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY ROBERT GREENBLATT, APRIL 2009 This production presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York. Photographs of original cast.

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THE HITS OF FREDDIE MERCURY AND QUEEN

LIVE IN CONCERT

JOIN OUR MANAGER’S GUEST LIST FOR FREE & RESERVE YOUR TABLE FOR PRE-SHOW DRINKS

Another One Bites The Dust • We Will Rock You • Killer Queen We Are The Champions • Radio Ga Ga • Somebody To Love

To reserve call 0131 524 3324 or email theboards@theambassadors.com.

The Boards is located on the balcony level. If you have any access requirements please call 0131 524 3301.

FREE* ROOM HIRE AVAILABLE ON SELECTED DATES *Subject to a guaranteed minimum bar spend

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Featuring an amazing cast of incredible dancers, sensational singers and a powerful rock band, this show blows the roof off as Queen’s biggest hits explode on to the stage in this breathtaking rock concert, that has sold out concert arenas around the world.

WE LCO M E D R I N K

TO MAKE YOUR SPECIAL VISIT TO THE THEATRE EVEN

LUXURIOUS AMBASSADOR LOUNGE. TO TAILOR YOUR

£15

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This spectacular international tribute is one of the biggest Queen shows in the world today.

TUE 11 – SAT 15 JUN Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £10 – £27.50 (Premium seats £32.50)

Featuring all Queen’s classic anthems, this award winning show delivers every one of Freddie Mercury’s greatest hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, We are the Champions, We Will Rock You and more.

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 11 Jun £5 off thereafter

‘SENSATIONAL SINGERS, EXCELLENT DANCERS AND A FANTASTIC ROCK BAND. A SIZZLING PRODUCTION’

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THE ARGUS

(Top 2 prices & Premium seats only)

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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR

★★★★★ ★★★★★ ‘DAZZLING’

‘TERRIFIC’

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB. IT’S A MUST!’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

‘EXHILARATING. ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES 14

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production recently surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ JACK TINKER, DAILY MAIL

MON 24 – SAT 29 JUN Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 – £35 (Premium seats £39.50)

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Mon 24 & Tue 25 June C G E Details page 31

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AMAZING SAVINGS FOR GROUPS OF 10+

THE SMASH HIT WEST END MUSICAL BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT

BOOK BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN

Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets you can receive the following benefits: Huge savings on most shows No booking fees Reserve now, pay later Easily adjustable reservations No deposit required Regular updates and priority notifications

THRILLER LIVE Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Excludes Fri & Sat eves

GHOST Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices + 1 free Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices + 3 free Excludes Sat perfs

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Groups 10+ £7.50 off top 3 prices

Dedicated venue sales team

Wed and Thu perfs only

Call the Group Sales team for further information.

Groups 6+ Early booking offer: £10 off Wed mat if booked and paid for by Fri 19 April 2013*

0131 524 3301 Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm

0844 871 3034 Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ELLEN KENT OPERA: CARMEN Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices + 1 free with every 10 SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE Groups 10+ £5 off top 4 prices Groups 20+ £5 off top 4 prices + 1 free with every 20 Excludes Fri & Sat eves

*Top 3 prices only

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Groups 10+ £5 off top 2 prices £2.50 off 3rd price Excludes Sat eves

BLOOD BROTHERS Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Excludes Fri & Sat eves

DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS Groups 10+ £3 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £4 off top 3 prices Groups 40+ £5 off top 3 prices Excludes Fri & Sat eves

SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices + 1 free with every 10 HAIRSPRAY Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices Excludes Fri & Sat perfs

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Groups 10+ £3 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £4 off top 3 prices Groups 40+ £5 off top 3 prices Excludes Fri & Sat eves

DISNEY’S THE LION KING Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 30+ £7.50 off top 3 prices Groups 50+ £10 off top 3 prices Excludes Fri, Sat & Sun perfs & school holidays

WEST SIDE STORY Groups 10+ £6 off top 3 prices Excludes Thu, Fri & Sat perfs

PLEASE NOTE The concessions above apply to certain prices and perfs only. Concessions applyDATES to standard prices only and are sometimes to quota control.

Mon subject - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £?? - £??

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WEST SIDE STORY SEE PAGE 25

Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two, Three, Four, Five and Six, the West End sell-out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. The dazzling success of the first four albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well.

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and many more hits from music’s golden era including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody and Let’s Twist Again.

Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!

‘I LOVED EVERY MOMENT’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

MON 8 – SAT 13 JUL Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 – £29.50 (Premium seats £35)

ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off Mon 8 Jul £5 off Tue – Thu perfs & Sat mats (Top 2 prices and Premium seats only)

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STEEPED IN THE RUSSIAN CLASSICAL TRADITION

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE STAGE EXPERIENCE PRESENTS

Book, Music and Lyrics by JIM JACOBS & WARREN CASEY

SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET

Now in its eighth year, and following in the footsteps of critically acclaimed productions including Oliver!, High School Musical, Fame, The Glee Club Experience and last year’s smash hit, Footloose, the Edinburgh Playhouse Stage Experience is back with its electrifying production of Grease.

Accompanied by The Orchestra of Sofia National Ballet

Don Quixote

No ballet can equal this Russian showpiece of thrilling technique, pure panache and explosive balletic fireworks.

Giselle

The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness set to a glorious score.

Swan Lake

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

MON 15 – WED 17 JUL Mon – Wed eves 7.30pm Mon Don Quixote Tue Giselle Wed Swan Lake TICKETS £17.50 – £34.50 (Premium seats £39.50)

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off (Top 3 prices and Premium seats only)

Formed in 1928 and steeped in the Russian classical tradition for over 80 years, Sofia National Ballet has become a national cultural institution in Bulgaria and is now developing an international reputation for its remarkable and breathtaking performances. The ballets will feature a company of 90 performers including a full orchestra.

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Grease needs little introduction! Voted the no. 1 Greatest Musical of all time, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit musical including You’re The One That I Want, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

Whether you’re a T-Bird or a Pink Lady come and join the kids from Rydell High in what will be the Summer treat of the season!

This is a rare and fantastic chance for you to see the stars of the future.

‘A LIFE-TRANSFORMING EXPERIENCE; AND FOR US, IT FEELS LIKE A PRIVILEGE TO BE THERE, WATCHING THE MAGIC IN ACTION’ JOYCE MCMILLAN ON HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, 2007, SCOTSMAN By arrangement with Robert Stigwood. Grease is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100, New York, NY 10018 www.theatricalrights.com

★★★★

‘SPARKLING, THRILLING AND, ULTIMATELY ENTHRALLING, TRUE QUALITY’ THOM DIBDIN ON FOOTLOOSE, 2012, ANNALS OF EDINBURGH

FRI 26 & SAT 27 JUL Fri & Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £15 (Premium seats £19.50)

ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off excluding Sat eve (£15 tickets only)

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A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF THE EVER POPULAR ‘TOE TAPPING’ MUSICAL

‘FEEL GOOD FACTOR OFF THE SCALE!’ GLASGOW HERALD

‘THE PERFECT PICK ME UP’

PAUL NICHOLAS PETER FROSDICK GEORGE CRITCHLEY PRESENTS

WESTERN MAIL

‘DO WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO TO GET A TICKET UTTERLY UNMISSABLE’ SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO

‘A CUT ABOVE THE REST’

Featuring EastEnders star and Dancing On Ice winner

LIVERPOOL POST

SAM ATTWATER as Adam Pontipee

FURTHER CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED Songs include:

Bless Your Beautiful Hide Wonderful, Wonderful Day Goin’ Courtin’

Hairspray is the multi-award winning mother of all musicals and it’s on its way back to the Edinburgh Playhouse for two weeks only, following a sell–out run in 2010.

The West End and Broadway’s ultimate feel-good show, Hairspray is packed with uplifting songs, breathtaking choreography, 60’s inspired costumes and the most incredible array of wigs you will ever see!

Stage and screen star Mark Benton (Waterloo Road, Early Doors) will play the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna. Mark will be joined by EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin who will play the role of scheming TV executive Velma Von Tussle, X Factor finalist Marcus Collins as Seaweed Stubbs and newcomer Freya Sutton as big-hearted, big-haired teen heroine Tracy Turnblad.

‘THE MOST HAPPY, FUNNY, SUNNY SHOW IN TOWN’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

★★★★★

‘THIS HIGH ENERGY SHOW IS ONE THAT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS AT ANY COST!’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM 20 x

TUE 3 – SAT 14 SEP Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £18.50 – £43.50 (Premium seats up to £48.50)

CAPTIONED PERF Tue 10 Sep 7.30pm SIGNED PERF Wed 11 Sep 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIPTION PERF Thu 12 Sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half Price Tue 3 Sep £6 off Mon – Thu perfs (Top 3 prices and Premium seats only)

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A sensational brand new exciting production comes to Edinburgh with colourful costumes, fabulous sets, special effects and sassy high energy performances.

Set in Oregon in 1850 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day.

They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers - all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers’ loneliness - kidnap the women they want!

THIS BREATH-TAKING PRODUCTION IS GUARANTEED TO PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP AND A TUNE ON YOUR LIPS. IT'S TOE-TAPPING GOOD! Directed and Choreographed by US award winning Patti Colombo.

MON 30 SEP – SAT 5 OCT Mon eve 7.45pm Tue – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 – £29.50 (Premium seats £35)

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THE ACCLAIMED WEST END AND BROADWAY MUSICAL COMES TO SCOTLAND

DAILY MAIL

THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL SAT 12 OCT 2013 SAT 18 JAN 2014 Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm TICKETS £25 - £55 (Premium seats up to £75)

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon. It has been seen by over 65 million people worldwide and is still drawing sell-out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 14th year. In October this award-winning production will begin its long anticipated season at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

DON’T MISS THIS ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION WHEN IT ARRIVES AT THE EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE! 22

Extra mats on Thu 17 Oct, Fri 27 Dec, Thu 2 Jan & Thu 16 Jan. No mats on Sun 24 Nov, Wed 25 Dec or Wed 1 Jan. No eve perfs on Wed 25 Dec or Tue 31 Dec

SIGNED PERF Thu 7 Nov 7.30pm & Tue 7 Jan 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Wed 13 Nov 2.30pm & Thu 12 Dec 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Tue 19 Nov 7.30pm & Thu 16 Jan 7.30pm G E Details page 31

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THE INTERNATIONAL SELL-OUT HIT

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‘IF YOU BUY ONE THEATRE TICKET, MAKE IT THIS ONE’ OBSERVER

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‘THIS IS A SHOW THAT TRULY HAS IT ALL. BLAZINGLY UNDIMINISHED’ SUNDAY EXPRESS Based on a conception by Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

SHOW AND HOTEL

Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins

Stay in a superior room with two tickets for a show, pre-theatre dinner and breakfast all from £110 per person.

Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens

SHOW AND DINE Two tickets for a show and a delicious pre-theatre dinner from £59 per person.

BOOKING To book your package or for further details visit the website or email the reservations team

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With ground-breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever.

Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, this production of West Side Story has been described as ‘ONE OF THE TOWERING ACHIEVEMENTS OF MUSICAL THEATRE OF THE LAST CENTURY’ Guardian.

Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production of the classic musical, with Jerome Robbins original choreography, returns to the UK after international sell out success.

★★★★

34 - 38 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU

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TUE 18 – SAT 29 MAR 2014 Mon – Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Extra mat on Thu 20 Mar TICKETS £15 – £45 (Premium seats up to £49.50)

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Wed 26 Mar 2.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Thu 27 Mar 7.30pm AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Tue 18 Mar (Top 3 prices and Premium seats only)

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ONE NIGHT SHOWS

LEONA LEWIS

JIMMY CARR GAGGING ORDER

RADIO FORTH ON THE FRINGE

SEAN LOCK PURPLE VAN MAN

SAT 27 APR Doors 7pm TICKETS £36 – £56

SUN 5 MAY 8pm TICKETS £26 Not suitable for under 16s

FRI 2 & SAT 3 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50

SUN 4 & MON 5 AUG 8pm TICKETS £22*

The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude, and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome.

Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh.

Radio Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year’s Festival. Featuring a selection of some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment, the show is a one-stop shop for all your festival needs.

Hosted by 97.3 Forth One’s breakfast show hosts, Boogie and Arlene. Why not sit back and let 97.3 Forth One bring The Edinburgh Festival to you!

Full line up released June 2013.

Purple Van Man is a hilarious new stand up show from Sean Lock. We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in, but it’s time to hear a different voice, purple van man’s voice. Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices this is Sean Lock doing what he does best.

COLM WILKINSON IN CONCERT

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

BRING HIM HOME TOUR 2013

STARRING ROGER DEAN AND THE LAZY BOYS TUE 17 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £23 C

SAT 21 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £22 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off

If you saw the film Walk the Line then you will not want to miss this fantastic show! Roger Dean will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend. Singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt, he perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash.

The legend’s music is in safe hands.

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown returns with his bluest show yet! He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. As politically incorrect as ever ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian!

If easily offended please stay away!

Since her meteoric rise to global fame, Leona’s incredible voice has captivated millions of people across the world. She’s broken countless sales records and smashed chart records universally.

Her 2010 Labyrinth Tour won her critical acclaim as well as reinforcing her position as one of the most successful British female artists to date.

See her back on tour in 2013!

FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS

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Gagging Order promises to be a hilarious night out.

Let’s see shall we?

TUE 18 JUN Doors 7.30pm TICKETS £36 – £66

THU 20 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £27.50 – £38.50

Frankie Valli came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of The Four Seasons. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs such as Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Rag Doll and I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You are all the rage again.

One of Broadway’s most distinctive voices, Ireland’s Colm Wilkinson is best known as the original Jean Valjean and the Phantom, roles he created and embodied in London, Toronto and New York productions of Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera. Colm plays the Bishop of Digne in the new Les Misérables movie alongside Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe. Early booking for this concert is advisable. www.colmwilkinson.com

‘PUNCHY, INVENTIVE, SUPERB. UNDENIABLY BRILLIANT’ THE TIMES *Includes £1 restoration levy.

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ONE NIGHT SHOWS SEATING PLAN BALCONY

CIRCLE

JOE BONAMASSA

READY STEADY COOK LIVE!

TUE 24 SEP Doors 7pm TICKETS £36 – £56 (Premium seats £76)

WED 25 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £26

Joe Bonamassa is a living legend, one of the premier Blues/Rock guitarists on the planet and he is also evolving into a singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. His ability to connect with live concert audiences is transformational.

Joe Bonamassa was discovered by blues legend BB King at the age of twelve and hasn’t been off the stage ever since.

Britain’s most successful TV cookery show, Ready Steady Cook is coming live, to the Edinburgh Playhouse. Featuring top TV chefs including Lesley Waters, a celebrity host and the iconic ‘Quickie Bag’. Ready Steady Cook Live! will see the green and red kitchens battling it out, live on stage.

Will ‘green peppers’ or ‘red tomatoes’ triumph?

Decide and vote at Ready Steady Cook Live!

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD THU 26 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £23.50 G Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain’s favourite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns.

Often referred to as Psychic to the stars, she’s built up an extensive client list having read for well known faces like Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana. This unique experience will leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened, seeing is believing!

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

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The Circle is located on street level with 614 seats and accessible seating is also located in this area.

The Stalls is four flights of stairs down from the Circle and is the largest seating area within the theatre with 1587 seats in total.

The Balcony is situated up 2 flights of stairs and has a capacity of 838 seats. Please note that the rear of the Balcony is very steep.

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www.readysteadycooklive.com

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SALLY MORGAN

The Edinburgh Playhouse, Scotland’s home to Broadway, is the largest all seated theatre in the UK with over 3000 seats.

THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE! FRI 27 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £19 – £25 (Premium seats £29.50) C Based on the novels by DOUGLAS ADAMS. Following a smash hit UK Tour in 2012, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production. It is a radio show like you’ve never seen before, packed with laughter, really wild sound effects, a live band, HD projections and drinks with extremely silly names. www.hitchhikerslive.com

THAT’LL BE THE DAY NEW SHOW SAT 28 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £23 – £24 ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ’n’ roll variety show, returns by popular demand with a brand new autumn production. Now in its 28th year, this hugely entertaining rock ’n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere. www.thatllbetheday.com

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THEATRE INFORMATION

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HOW TO FIND US The Edinburgh Playhouse is situated on Greenside Place, at the top of Leith Walk and close to the east end of Princes Street.

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY Select one of our bespoke packages, or we can tailor individual events to your requirements. For further information please call our Development Manager on 0131 524 3321.

PHOTOGRAPHY Photography and the recording of events are strictly forbidden at all times.

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WHERE WE ARE The Edinburgh Playhouse 18 – 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA

National call rate. Booking fees apply.

BY POST Please make cheques payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues Ltd, enclose SAE and send to the above address.

P ADMISSION Latecomers may not be admitted to the show until a suitable break in the performance and in some instances, not until the interval.

The management reserves the right to refuse admission.

PARKING There is a 24-hour NCP car park located on Greenside Place next to the theatre. SPECIAL OFFER – £6 parking from 5pm until midnight.

BARS The theatre bars are located on the stalls, mezzanine, circle and balcony levels. We offer a wide selection of wines, spirits, beers & soft drinks.

MAILING LIST If you would like to be added to our free mailing list to receive details of forthcoming attractions,

send your name and address to: The Edinburgh Playhouse 18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA Details can be faxed to 0131 524 3350 or emailed to edinburghplayhouse@ theambassadors.com RESTORATION FUND £1 of the ticket price on most shows goes to The Edinburgh Playhouse Restoration Fund.

Recent projects funded by this include a new and improved air cooling system in the auditorium and a top-of-the-range modern fire alarm system for the building.

LOST PROPERTY Should you leave any items of personal property in the theatre, please call 0131 524 3333 between 12 noon & 5pm, Mon – Fri.

An additional surcharge may apply for certain events.

CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

C Seniors / Children / Students / Reg. Unemployed

G Groups of 10 or more E Schools F Family 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.

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EXCHANGE POLICY Tickets are non refundable. However, at certain performances, tickets may be exchanged for a £2 charge for this service. Contact the Box Office for details.

• Guide Dogs welcome. Please advise the theatre when booking.

• Audio Brochures & Large Print Brochures are available upon request by calling 0131 524 3301.

Calls via Typetalk are welcome, please dial 18001 0131 524 3301.

BABES IN ARMS POLICY The Edinburgh Playhouse is a child and family friendly venue. However, for the comfort of our patrons, children under the age of 2 are not permitted in the theatre unless the show is specifically for pre-school children. At pre-school children’s shows, infants under 2 do not need a ticket as they cannot occupy a seat and are the responsibility of their parent / guardian. Children over the age of 2 must have a valid theatre ticket. To find out about all our facilities for parents with children, or if you have a special request, please call 0131 524 3333.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCES The Edinburgh Playhouse regularly schedule sign interpreted, audio described and captioned performances for certain shows. For details see individual show pages. To join our database for upcoming enhanced performances please email emmabentley@theambassadors.com.

If you require a headset for an audio described performance please advise our team when booking.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES Please call 0131 524 3333 between 12pm & 5pm, Mon – Fri.

This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

VENUE ACCESS INFORMATION We will always endeavour to meet individual needs. Our Venue Access Team are available from Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm. For more information, details about applicable access rates or to book please call the Venue Access Team on 0131 524 3301 or email edinburghgroupsales@ theambassadors.com • Level access to the theatre is through the Main Entrance to Circle Level.

Accessible toilet and bar located on Circle Level. The Stalls are located 40 steps from street level, the Balcony is located 25 steps up from street level. Please note that the Edinburgh Playhouse does not have a lift. The Circle Level is our easy access point and we would recommend booking in the Circle for any of our patrons with limited mobility.

• Up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance located in Row M of the Circle. Call 0131 524 3301 for availability and to book.

• Sennheiser Infrared System for the hearing impaired. To obtain a headset please ask a member of the Front of House team on arrival.

Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New 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; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Macbeth, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Maurice’s Jubilee, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

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