Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester - Autumn 2016

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SISTER ACT MON 29 AUG - SAT 3 SEP

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ENB GISELLE PT TUE 27 SEP - SAT 1 OCT

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KEEP DANCING TUE 4 - SAT 8 OCT

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REHEARSAL FOR MURDER OH MON 10 - SAT 15 OCT PT

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE SAT 22 & SUN 23 OCT

ALL OR NOTHING OH TUE 18 - SAT 22 OCT OH

ROCKY HORROR SHOW MON 24 - SAT 29 OCT

GHOST THE MUSICAL PT TUE 25 - SAT 29 OCT OH

THE FULL MONTY MON 31 OCT - SAT 5 NOV

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS PT MON 31 OCT - SAT 5 NOV PT

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GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE TUE 15 - SAT 19 NOV

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FRANK WILDHORN & FRIENDS TUE 22 NOV

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RSC - LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST OH WED 23 NOV - SAT 3 DEC

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RSC - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING FRI 25 NOV - SAT 3 DEC

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PALACE THEATRE

MON 29 AUG - SAT 3 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

An all new production of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy comes to the Palace Theatre, Manchester starring Alexandra Burke (X Factor, The Bodyguard).

Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the smash hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith.

Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around.

Come and see the habits hit the road again and why this fabulous family friendly show has been seen by more than 6 million people worldwide.

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At matinee performances the role of ‘Deloris Van Cartier’ will be performed by Joanna Francis

SCHOOLS £16 Tue-Thu eve (Band B - E) £14 Wed mat (Band B - E) plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A & B) G C S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction DATE fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups) Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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‘PUPPET-TASTIC! A DELIGHT’ TIME OUT, CRITIC’S CHOICE

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ASSISTED PERFORMANCES SIGN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCES For our patrons who use sign language GHOST Thu 27 Oct 7.30pm LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Wed 2 Nov 7.30pm ALADDIN Thu 15 & Fri 16 Dec 7pm BILLY ELLIOT Wed 11 Jan 7.30pm THE COMMITMENTS Wed 29 Mar 7.30pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES

Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to Manchester, now introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage.

Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before.

From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show.

But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem...

★★★★★ ‘MAGNIFICENT. A GREAT

FAMILY SHOW FOR ALL AGES’ WHAT’S GOOD TO DO FRI 2 - SAT 3 SEP Fri 1.30pm & 4.30pm Sat 11am & 2pm SCHOOLS £9.50 plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased (Band A) S See page 43

For our visually impaired patrons GHOST Wed 26 Oct 7.30pm LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Thu 3 Nov 7.30pm BILLY ELLIOT Mon 16 Jan 7.30pm THE COMMITMENTS Mon 3 Apr 7.30pm

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES For our patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing BILLY ELLIOT Tue 24 Jan 7.30pm

RELAXED PERFORMANCE For patrons who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment ALADDIN Fri 30 Dec 1pm For more information about our assisted performances or to book please call 0161 245 6605 (Mon - Fri 10 - 6) or email manchesteraccess@ theambassadors.com

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ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED DANCE EVENTS OF 2016

PALACE THEATRE

The World Premiere of Akram Khan’s

GISELLE

Don’t miss choreographer Akram Khan’s all-new retelling of the iconic romantic ballet Giselle, created especially for English National Ballet.

The classic story of love, betrayal and forgiveness is given a new interpretation, with Academy-Award winning designer Tim Yip (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) creating a stunning set design, and composer Ben Frost adapting the original score, which will be performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic.

‘GISELLE IS A BEAUTIFUL PIECE, AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING MY OWN TAKE ON IT, TOGETHER WITH MY COLLABORATORS AND THE WONDERFUL ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET DANCERS’ AKRAM KHAN Akram Khan choreographed the award-winning Dust, performed last year as part of English National Ballet’s World War I-themed Lest We Forget.

Giselle has been named one of 2016’s

MUST-SEE CULTURAL EVENTS THE INDEPENDENT | THE TIMES SUNDAY TIMES | MAIL ON SUNDAY

Giselle is co-produced by Manchester International Festival and Sadler’s Wells, London Photo © Jason Bell. Art Direction and Design: Charlotte Wilkinson Studio.

Rehearsal photos © Laurent Liotardo

TUE 27 SEP - SAT 1 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm SCHOOLS £9.25 Tue-Fri & Sat mat (Band A - C) plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased GROUPS 10+ £5 off Tue - Fri & Sat mat (Band A - C) GROUPS 20+ £6 off Tue - Fri & Sat mat (Band A - C) G C S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £12 £13.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price opening night (Band A & B), Thereafter £7 off Wed Fri & Sat mat (Band A & B)

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BREATHTAKING BALLROOM WITH TV STARS AND CELEBRITY DANCERS

PALACE THEATRE

SPECIAL GUEST OLYMPIC SPORTSMAN AND WINNER OF STRICTLY COME DANCING, 2012

LOUIS SMITH

SPECIAL GUEST MUCH LOVED DANCER FROM STRICTLY COME DANCING

ROBIN WINDSOR TUE 4 - SAT 8 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

The Smash Hit Dance Extravaganza

With TV dance stars and celebrity guests from Strictly Come Dancing, Keep Dancing features all of your favourite styles of dance in one fast paced, high energy show.

SCHOOLS £12.50 Tue - Thu (Band C & D) plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased) GENERAL £3.50 off Tue - Fri perfs (Band A - C) GROUPS 10+ £5 off Tue - Thu perfs (Band A & B) SENIORS £25 Wed Mat (Band A & B) TICKETS FROM £19.50 £23.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

With dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography, Keep Dancing is guaranteed to have you dancing into the night and having a Fab-U-Louis time.

TANGO ■ WALTZ ■ CHA CHA CHA ■ SALSA AMERICAN SMOOTH ■ CHARLESTON ■ JIVE ■ SAMBA FOXTROT ■ PASO DOBLE ■ LINDY HOP ■ RUMBA

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half Price opening night (Prem, Band A & B), thereafter £5 off Wed - Fri perfs (Prem, Band A & B)

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FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

GARY MAVERS ALEX FERNS SUSIE AMY ANITA HARRIS AND BEN NEALON IN

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DAVID ROGERS

A NEW CHAPTER - FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE

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★★★★★

‘AN EVENING THAT WILL HAVE YOU CLAMOURING FOR MORE’ ESSENTIAL SURREY

A MURDER MYSTERY BY THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE ‘ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESFUL DETECTIVE SHOWS OF ALL TIME’ THE TELEGRAPH

Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link, whose work includes the mystery series Murder, She Wrote and Columbo.

The star cast features screen heart-throb Gary Mavers of Peak Practice and Casualty fame and fresh from playing the evil Gordon Livesy in Emmerdale. Stage and screen leading man, Alex Ferns, who gripped the nation playing the villainous Trevor Morgan in EastEnders, is joined by Susie Amy best known for playing the much loved Chardonnay in the ITV series Footballers’ Wives. Joining them will be chart-topper Anita Harris, whose films include the Carry On franchise and Ben Nealon from ITV’s award winning drama Soldier Soldier.

Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...

‘KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT’ MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER

DIRECTED BY

ROY MARSDEN DESIGNER JULIE GODFREY SOUND DESIGNER DAN SAMSON LIGHTING DESIGNER DOUGLAS KUHRT

FURTHER STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED MON 10 - SAT 15 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat (Band A & B) SENIORS £15 Thu mat GENERAL £4 off all perfs (Band A & B) G C See page 43 TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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PEPPA IS BACK IN A BRAND NEW SHOW!

PALACE THEATRE

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Manchester in a brand new live stage show.

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends.

Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George - can you guess what it is?

Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

SAT 22 & SUN 23 OCT Sat & Sun 10am, 1pm & 4pm CHILD £2 off FAMILY TICKET £60 (Band A) C F Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £15.25 £17.15 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Photography by Dan Tsantilis

‘FUNNY FIERY AND BRAVE - YOU’LL HAVE A ROCKING NIGHT OUT’ DAILY STAR SUNDAY

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THE COOLEST MUSICAL EVER TUE 18 - SAT 22 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm In 1964, a new phenomenon exploded onto the dingy British streets. It was the essence of all that was cool. It was Mod. Mods stuck two fingers up at the class-ridden society and its dull redundant culture. They were working-class free spirits who rode sexy streamlined Italian Vespas or Lambrettas.

The sharpest Mod of all was known as a ‘Face’.

The Small Faces encapsulated all that is Mod, a unique blend of taste and testosterone, neat, clothes obsessed and street-wise. But these cult sophisticates shared another passion, their dedication to Rhythm ‘n’ Blues. This ‘Mod’ Musical is a trans-generational musical experience celebrating the unique sound of the iconic Mod band, The Small Faces.

Featuring the music of the Small Faces, including an arsenal of brilliant hits like Whatcha Gonna Do About It, All Or Nothing, Tin Soldier, Lazy Sunday, Here Comes The Nice and Itchycoo Park.

Executive Producer Charles Ledigo

GROUPS 10+ £5 off Tue - Fri (Band A & B) GROUPS 20+ £7.50 off Tue - Fri (Band A & B) C E G See page 43 TICKETS FROM £20 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

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★★★★★ ‘FRESH, SUBVERSIVE, ESSENTIAL’

DAILY TELEGRAPH, SEP 2015

MON 24 - SAT 29 OCT Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri & Sat 4.30pm & 8.30pm

STARRING

PAUL CATTERMOLE

LIAM TAMNE

(S CLub 7) AS EDDIE / DR SCOTT

(Phantom of the Opera, The Voice) AS FRANK N FURTER

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record breaking run in January this year Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show returns to the Manchester Opera House for one week only this October.

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

You have one more chance to see the world’s favourite rock ‘n‘ roll musical so book now before it’s too late.

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT BE IT! Photos include previous cast

GROUPS 8+ £5 off Mon - Thu & Fri early (Band A & B) GROUPS 15+ £8 off Mon - Thu & Fri early (Band A & B) STUDENTS / UNDER 25 £16.50 Fri early GENERAL £4 off Mon - Thu eves & Fri - Sat early (Band A & B) G C See page 43 TICKETS FROM £14 £16.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE IN A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION

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Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved wife Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger...

The Double Academy Award winning movie is a huge success story, both critically and at the box office, where it was the highest grossing film in the year of its release. It starred the late Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn and Whoopi Goldberg and was directed by Jerry Zucker. Bruce Joel Rubin’s script won the Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay and Whoopi Goldberg won the Oscar® for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The film’s most iconic and moving scene was famously performed to The Righteous Brother’s Unchained Melody, which also features in the musical.

Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative reimagining will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging.

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TUE 25 - SAT 29 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Call for details TICKETS FROM £12 £14.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘EVERY INCH A WHOPPING HIT’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘CHUFFING BRILLIANT’

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DAILY MAIL

MON 31 OCT - SAT 5 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

A British film about six out of work steel workers with nothing to lose took the world by storm! Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy has adapted his smash hit film into an hilarious and heartfelt play that has not only been getting standing ovations every night, but also won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for best touring production.

Featuring great songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should... drop absolutely everything and book today!

‘TERRIFIC’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘DELICIOUSLY ENJOYABLE’ THE GUARDIAN

GROUPS 6+ £2.50 off Mon - Thu GROUPS 10+ £3.50 off Mon - Thu GROUPS 20+ £4.50 off Mon - Thu G C See page 43 TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF A CULT CLASSIC

PALACE THEATRE

THE CHARMING, KOOKY AND HILARIOUS CULT CLASSIC MUSICAL WITH

RHYDIAN

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Seymour Krelborn, a lowly assistant at Mushnik’s Flower Shop in Skid Row, becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a strange, exotic plant. He names it Audrey II to impress Audrey, the glamorous colleague he’s secretly in love with.

As Audrey II quickly starts to wilt, Seymour’s job and dream future with Audrey are at risk. But when he accidentally pricks his finger, Seymour discovers Audrey II needs more than just plant food to thrive. As it’s voracious appetite becomes increasingly difficult to satisfy, just how far will Seymour go for the woman of his dreams?

With music by the legendary Alan Menken (Aladdin, Sister Act) Little Shop of Horrors is a cult classic and one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time.

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Age Guidance 12+

GROUPS 10+ £22.50 Mon - Thu (Band A) £18 Mon - Thu (Band B) £15 Mon - Thu (Band C) G C S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS

OPERA HOUSE

PALACE THEATRE

ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

PUCCINI LA BOHÈME

The tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include a local brass band, snow effects and Muzetta’s dog.

VERDI NABUCCO

FEATURING A MAGNIFICENT BLACK WAR HORSE! Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco.

VERDI AIDA

STARRING OLGA PERRIER THE INTERNATIONAL FRENCH SOPRANO AS AIDA AND LIZA KADELNIK THE CELEBRATED MEZZO FROM THE ROMANIAN NATIONAL OPERA AS AMNERIS† This tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge is traditionally-staged featuring a magnificent black stallion, temple dance and the classic Triumphal March with cascades of glittering gold and amazing fire performers.

‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ (Aida) THE INDEPENDENT

LA BOHÈME SAT 12 NOV 2016 7.30pm OH WED 3 MAY 2017 7.30pm PT NABUCCO THU 4 MAY 2017 7.30pm PT AIDA FRI 5 & SAT 6 MAY 2017 7.30pm PT PACKAGE DEALS Book 2 operas & save 15% Book 3 operas & save 20% (Band A - C) Phone / In person only G S E Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £16.50 £19.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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FIZZTICKLING FUN AND WIZZPOPPING MAGIC

OPERA HOUSE

‘THE NEXT GENERATION OF THEATRE-GOERS WILL BE EXPECTING THE BEST IN BRITISH THEATRE IF THEY ARE TREATED TO SUCH QUALITY PRODUCTIONS AS THIS ONE BY THE BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY’ THE STAGE

ADAPTED BY

DAVID WOOD We present Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen.

And George’s adventure has just begun!

The Birmingham Stage Company is proud to present the centenary tour of one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories. It follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Horrible Histories and Gangsta Granny.

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

‘CACOPHONICALLY GOOD FUN. AN EXCEPTIONALLY PUNGENT AND EFFECTIVE PIECE OF KIDS THEATRE. IT’S A RIOT!’ TIME OUT

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TUE 15 - SAT 19 NOV Tue 2pm & 7pm Wed & Thu 10am & 2pm Fri 10am & 7pm Sat 11am, 3pm & 7pm SCHOOLS £10 plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased. Extra teachers £10 CHILDREN £15 C S Details page 43 DATE TICKETS FROM £21 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm £22.90 online/phone Online also carry a transaction Thu &&phone Sat bookings mats 2.30pm fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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The multi Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn, creator of shows including Jekyll & Hyde, Dracula, Wonderland, Bonnie & Clyde and The Scarlet Pimpernel, makes his UK concert debut. For one night only.

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Following concerts in New York, LA, Tokyo and Vienna, the internationally renowned composer, whose Wonderland will play the Palace Theatre in April 2017, will be joined by a host of Broadway and West End stars.

With Frank at the piano and the 28-piece Manchester Camerata orchestra conducted

by Jason Howland - Musical Supervisor of Beautiful in the West End and on Broadway - this is a once-in-a-lifetime event in Manchester’s concert calendar.

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‘sparklingly funny an TIMES

‘QUITE SIMPLY, THE BEST PLAYS YOU’LL SEE ANYWHERE’ SUNDAY MIRROR

★★★★★ ‘A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN’ DAILY MAIL

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Shakespeare’s great romantic comedies, Love’s Labour’s Lost and Much Ado About Nothing were first paired to great acclaim at Stratford-upon-Avon in 2014.

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Directed by Christopher Luscombe, with a dazzling design by Simon Higlett and glorious music by Nigel Hess, the productions are set either side of the First World War. Love’s Labour’s Lost conjures up the carefree elegance of a pre-war Edwardian summer; in post-war Much Ado About Nothing the world has changed forever, the roaring 20s just around the corner.

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★★★★★ ‘BLISSFULLY ENTERTAINING’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★★ ‘SPARKLINGLY FUNNY’ TIMES

lliam shakespeare

A 22-strong ensemble company performs in both plays which can be seen as single performances or enjoyed as one extraordinary event on our two-show days.

WED 23 NOV - SAT 3 DEC LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST 23, 29 Nov, 2 Dec 7.30pm 26, 30 Nov, 3 Dec 2.30pm

This innovative doubling is now presented in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Chichester Festival Theatre, prior to a West End season.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 25, 26, 30 Nov, 1, 3 Dec 7.30pm 1 Dec 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £17.75 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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See this multi-award winning sensation when the tour comes to Manchester from November 2016.

Billy Elliot the Musical, one of the most beloved shows on stage today, is embarking on its first ever UK & Ireland tour after eleven extraordinary years in London’s West End. Set in a small mining town in the north east of England, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.

Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

★★★★★

‘YOU NEED TO GET A TICKET’ CHRONICLE LIVE

Photography by Alastair Muir, UK & Ireland Tour production

TUE 29 NOV - SAT 28 JAN Mon-Sat eves (excl. 31 Dec) 7.30pm Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm Extra mats 20, 23, 28, 30 Dec 2.30pm Call for details GENERAL £3 off Band A - C (Mon - Thu) G C S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £22 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £10 off Tue 29 & Wed 30 Nov (Prem, Band A - C)

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MANCHESTER’S BIGGEST PANTO!

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If you’re looking for magical family fun this Christmas, your wish is our command!

With a full-star line-up including Sherrie Hewson (Loose Women, Benidorm and Are You Being Served) as Genie of the Ring, Manchester favourite John Thomson (Cold Feet) as the boo-able baddie Abanazar, pop heartthrob Ben Adams (A1) in the title role and panto legend Eric Potts (Coronation Street) as Widow Twankey.

With Genies by the lamp-load, belly-busting comedy, chart-topping songs, bags of family fun, audience participation and, just maybe, a real flying carpet - this is the pantomime dreams are made of! Enter the cave of wonders, rub the magic lamp and be transported to this fun fairytale world. This spectacular adventure is full of magic and mystical tales of a foreign land, guaranteed to make memories your family will treasure - don’t miss this gem of a show!

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S SCHOOLS £13 Band A - C, £8 Band D - E. One free teacher ticket with every 10 children. Price includes free ice cream*

RELAXED PERF Fri 30 Dec 1pm Details page 43

*Free teacher ticket does not include a free ice cream

TICKETS FROM £12 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Previews begin February 2017 Featuring THE HIT SONGS

I’D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE… (BUT I WON’T DO THAT) YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH (HOT SUMMER NIGHT) DEAD RINGER FOR LOVE IT’S ALL COMING BACK TO ME NOW TWO OUT OF THREE AIN’T BAD BAT OUT OF HELL

...Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife Based on the most influential albums of Jim Steinman’s storied collaboration with singer Meat Loaf, Bat Out Of Hell is a romantic adventure about rebellious youth and passionate love against the backdrop of a post-cataclysmic city. Following Strat, who has fallen in love with the daughter of the despotic Falco, this new musical is a high-octane rock‘n’roll adventure that tears through over 20 of Steinman’s songs.

FRI 17 FEB - SAT 29 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £10 off Mon - Wed & Thu Mat (Band A & B) £5 off Mon - Wed & Thu Mat (Band C & D) G See page 43 TICKETS FROM £17.50 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £5 off Mon-Wed eves & Thu mat

Directed by the award-winning Jay Scheib.

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MON 20 - SAT 25 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

★★★★★ ‘DON’T BELIEVE THIS FIVE-STAR HYPE?

GO SEE FOR YOURSELVES... IF YOU CAN GET IN’ THE TELEGRAPH Hot on the heels of a record breaking, sold out West End run this ‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE’ (THE SUNDAY TIMES) new production of Funny Girl is now coming to Manchester.

Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. This ‘EXHILARATING’ (THE INDEPENDENT) musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star.

Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘PHENOMENAL’ (THE TELEGRAPH), critically acclaimed production when it comes to the Palace Theatre for 1 week only in February 2017.

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GROUPS 10+ £6 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) GROUPS 20+ £7 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) GENERAL £3.50 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) G C S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £18 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £12.50 off opening night (Prem & Band A), thereafter £5 off Mon - Thu (Prem & Band A)

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‘THE NO.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!’ 100 GREATEST MUSICALS, CHANNEL 4

Don’t miss Grease, the No.1 greatest musical, as the original, electrifying West End production lights up Palace Theatre, Manchester for just two weeks only!

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again.

It’s the original high-school musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-wop-bam-boom!’

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO!’ SKY NEWS

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

FRI 10 - SAT 25 MAR Mon - Thu 7.30pm Fri 10 Mar only 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 5pm & 8.30pm TICKETS FROM £15 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £10 off Mon 13 & Tue 14 Mar (Prem, Band A & B), thereafter £5 off Mon - Thu perfs (Band A & B)

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DIRECT FROM A RECORD BREAKING WEST END RUN

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‘THE MUSICAL WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. A SWEET SOUL, SOLID GOLD, FIVE STAR BLAST. SO GOOD I ALMOST WEPT’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

RODDY DOYLE’S OVER 20 S IC S OUL CL A SNS L IV E O S TA G E !

THE HIT WEST END MUSICAL

The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul.

Direct from a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award winning film classic.

The Commitments received universal critical acclaim following its London world premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Save Me, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can’t Turn You Loose and more!

A guaranteed fabulously fun night out you will simply never forget.

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‘SUBLIME. WONDERFULLY FUNNY’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Photos of previous cast

MON 27 MAR - SAT 8 APR 2017 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Call for details GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A & B) GROUPS 20+ £6 off Mon - Thu (Band A & B) STUDENT / SENIORS £25 (Band A) £20 (Band B) Wed Mat TICKETS FROM £18 £21.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price opening night and Tue 28 Mar, Thereafter £10 off Mon 3 & Tue 4 Apr and £5 off Wed - Thu perfs

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THE SPECTACULAR DANCE PHENOMENON RETURNS

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TUE 11 - SAT 15 APR 2017 Tue - Sat eves 8pm Sat mat 2.30pm

Following phenomenal global success in 2015, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is back! Featuring new staging, cutting edge technology, new costumes and choreography, new music by composer Gerard Fahy, world champion acrobats and 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers all directed by Michael Flatley, the show thrills audiences with its intoxicating mix of dance and music.

‘A GREAT NIGHT OUT’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘I’M BLOWN AWAY BY THE REMARKABLE TALENT AND ABILITIES OF THE GREAT CAST WE’VE GATHERED’ MICHAEL FLATLEY

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GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off Tue - Thu (Band A & B) plus 1 in 20 free SCHOOLS £15.25 Wed - Thu (Band A & B) plus 1 free ticket with every 10 purchased GENERAL £5 off Wed - Thu (Band A & B) G C S See page 43 TICKETS FROM £36.25 £40.15 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £7.50 off Wed & Thu eves

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‘AN INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘A NEW MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA’ THEATER MANIA

‘ONE INSANELY CATCHY SONG AFTER ANOTHER’ TAMPA BAY TIMES

MON 24 - SUN 30 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm

Following sold out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, the multi Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland receives its UK and European première in this brand new British production.

Hailed by the New York Times as ‘INSPIRATIONAL’, Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder.

In the tradition of the best stage musicals, Wonderland boasts a catchy score full of songs by Frank Wildhorn, writer of pop hits including Whitney Houston’s Where Do Broken Hearts Go? and theatre classics including This is the Moment from his internationally acclaimed show, Jekyll & Hyde.

GROUPS 10+ £6 off Mon - Fri (Band A & B) GROUPS 20+ £7 off Mon - Fri (Band A & B) SCHOOLS £12.50 Tue - Thu eves & Wed mat (Band B - D) plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased SENIORS £20 Wed mat (Band A & B) CHILDREN £10 off Mon-Fri & Sat/Sun mats (Band A & B) G F S See page 43 TICKETS FROM £17.50 £21.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price opening night (Prem, Band A & B), thereafter £5 off Tue - Thu (Prem, Band A & B)

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

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THU 8 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28.25* £30.15 online/phone Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to the King, celebrating the epic career of this musical legend. In this special production he will be accompanied by an 18 piece orchestra complete with brass and string sections. The show also features large screen projection making it the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled!

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

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PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS C G FRI 9 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20.50* £23.40 online/phone Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. Since 2002, Gary Mullen and the Works have performed to worldwide sell-out audiences. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

JANE MCDONALD MAKING MEMORIES

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SAT 10 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £31* £33.90 online/phone One of the nation’s most loved entertainers will tour the UK in her brand new show - Making Memories. After receiving 5 star reviews for her performance as Grizabella in Cats, Jane will be introducing Memory into her act. Exciting new medleys and old fan favourites will bring the audience to their feet time after time on this evening of music and laughter.

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SAT 10 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25* £27.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G T.Rextasy have been performing around the world for over 20 years.

The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, ex-members of T.Rex, and Marc Bolan’s catalogue management. Plus guest support by Beltane.

BOWIE EXPERIENCE

THU 29 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25.50* £28.65 online/phone E Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits - celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon.

An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance. For the authentic Bowie Experience with all the hits from A to Ziggy!

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FRI 30 SEP 8pm TICKETS FROM £28.25* £31.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G Its 10th birthday party celebrates Reach Out I’ll Be There’s 50th anniversary. The legend of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie continues. Glittering costumes, dazzling dance moves, superb musicianship revive 36 classics. www.easytheatres.com

ABBA MANIA

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FRI 7 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £16.50* £19.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C E Accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production, ABBA MANIA brings fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and many more.

SOLID GOLD ROCK N ROLL SHOW

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WED 19 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28.75* £31.65 online/phone Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry and The Wildcats, as well as very special guest Mark Wynter, join forces in The Solid Gold Rock n Roll Show.

Teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden, Mike and Mark show us how rock n’ roll with its fusion of sound and rhythm shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

MUM’S THE WORD 2

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THU 20 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20* £22.90 online/phone C G Michelle Heaton (Liberty X) and Gemma Bissix (EastEnders), star in this new production of Mum’s The Word 2. One of the Nation’s favourites ‘Mum’s The Word’ laughs at the comedic horrors of bringing up children in this updated version of the hit-show. Join the mums, now ‘older and wider’, on their journey into their new parenting nightmare that is teenagers! Age Advisory 16+

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

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MON 7 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £18.50* The Circus of Horrors celebrates its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with its latest incarnation The Never-ending Nightmare.

The spectacular show features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave & beautiful acts all woven into an Alice in Horrorland type story, driven by a mainly original soundscape & performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek! Age Advisory 16+

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

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FRI 11 NOV 8pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G An Evening of Burlesque is back with a dazzling new production!

Prepare to experience the UK’s biggest burlesque extravaganza. With a bevy of beautiful stars, speciality variety artists and fabulous costumes.

An Evening of Burlesque, revives this Classic Variety Art form into the 21st Century with a glamorous new show for 2016. Over 18s

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

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SUN 13 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £30.75* £33.65 online/phone The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event, an opportunity to see Australia’s most unique comedy legend. After being nominated as Australian of the Year Kev has cemented his place as, in the words of Billy Connolly, ‘THE WORLD’S FUNNIEST AUSTRALIAN’.

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SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE

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THU 17 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.75* £29.65 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G Returning by huge popular demand, for one night only 3 hours of pure 60’s nostalgia. Seven legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel good factor this is the must see 60’s show for 2016. Step back to when pop music was at its very best with the biggest and best line up to ever tour the UK.

DR HOOK STARRING DENNIS LOCORRIERE

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SAT 19 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25* £27.90 online/phone Original front man Dennis Locorriere has put together a sensational band and is touring the UK under the original Dr Hook name. Reviving special memories with classics such as Sylvia’s Mother, Sexy Eyes, A Little Bit More and When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman, don’t miss the opportunity of seeing Dr Hook live!

WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

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WED 23 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20* £22.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breath-taking performance. Hit after hit, it’s a rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic songs, get ready for the Queen of the Night!

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MAXIMUM RnB STARRING THE MANFREDS

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THU 24 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28.75* £31.65 online/phone A fabulous evening of Rhythm n Blues nostalgia with some of the greatest artists of the 60s! Appearing together in this unique concert will be The Manfreds, featuring both of the band’s vocalists Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo, soul pioneer PP Arnold and one the biggest characters of the 60s RnB scene - Zoot Money.

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GREAT SAVINGS FOR GROUPS BOOK A GROUP

and enjoy these great benefits!

Invites to launches & previews Priority notification of new shows, with an exclusive booking period

GROUPS SPECIAL OFFER

Afternoon tea just £10 per person

No booking fees, with tickets posted free to your door Group sales team based at the theatre Reserve now, pay later A dedicated priority line Excellent meal deals and afternoon teas on offer Group savings on the majority of shows Reservations can be easily changed or cancelled for free Reserve more than one show at a time

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY

The Palace Theatre and Opera House are the ideal choice for corporate entertaining and networking. Please call the Group Sales Team for details of our Ambassador Lounge packages.

TO BOOK YOUR GROUP Call 0844 871 3038* (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) or email manchestergroups@theambassadors.com *Calls cost up to 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge

HOW TO BOOK BOOK IN PERSON (bkg fees may apply) The Palace Theatre Ticket Centre at The Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT is open Mon - Sat 12pm - 7.45pm (6pm non-performance days).

The Opera House Box Office opens 90 minutes before a performance.

TELEPHONE Opera House 0844 871 3018* (bkg fee) Palace Theatre 0844 871 3019* (bkg fee) GROUPS SALES Groups Hotline 0844 871 3038* manchestergroups@theambassadors.com (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm) ONLINE Log on to atgtickets.com/manchester

BY POST Stating the performance and seat choice, enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to ATG London LTD, or your card details and post to the above address. Please enclose a stamped and addressed envelope.

ACCESS FOR ALL Call 0161 245 6605 (Mon - Fri, 10am- 6pm) or email manchesteraccess@theambassadors.com is also available by calling 0844 277 9856* (24 hours).

AUDIO DESCRIBED (including a TOUCH TOUR), SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED and CAPTIONED perfs offered on selected shows. See logos on show pages. TOUCH TOURS is a pre-show introduction, led by the audio describer, for blind and visually impaired people.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES

Relaxed performances are aimed at anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment including people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication disorders, or a learning disability.

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HEARING IMPAIRED

An infrared system is provided in the auditorium and a headset is required to access the system. Please see a member of staff who will be able to help you.

The Palace Theatre has street level

access to the left of the main doors, a wheelchair lift in the foyer and lift access to the circle level. The Opera House has street level access and wheelchair access to the circle level.

CARD CHARGES & TICKET COLLECTION Bookings may occasionally carry a credit/debit card fee in addition to the usual transaction and booking fees. For security, when purchasing tickets by card, the card used to pay must be presented on collection from the Box Office.

CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

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Seniors / Children / Students / Reg. Unemployed

G F

Groups of 10 or more

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Schools

Family offers vary per show.

Please contact the Box Office.

Early booking offer

CAR PARKING We recommend patrons use official NCP car parks. The nearest car parks to the Palace Theatre are located on Oxford Street and Whitworth Street. The nearest to the Opera House is Spinningfields (off Quay Street near Granada Studios). Parking tickets can be validated at the cloakrooms of both venues for the car parks specified.

RESTORATION FUND Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the theatre’s restoration fund.

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be changed or withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

STUDENT RATE is available from the Box Office counter only unless otherwise specified.

GENERAL INFORMATION The Grand Tier and Gallery are the top levels at the Palace Theatre and Opera House respectively. Both levels offer limited legroom and steep steps and are not recommended for elderly patrons, or those with limited mobility or fear of heights.

Mobile phones should not be used in the auditorium. Photographic, video and audio recording are strictly prohibited.

The Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any one performer and casting is always subject to change due to illness or holiday CHILD POLICY Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venues except for family shows.

Children (ages 18 months to 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to those shows they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only) however children under the age of 18 months will not be admitted to any performance unless they are specifically aimed for them (i.e. children’s shows and pantomimes).

Children must be supervised at all times and supervision of children shall be by not less than 1 adult per 10 children. The Management reserves the right to ask parents/supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance.

GETTING HERE The Palace Theatre is located opposite Oxford Road train station, the postcode for Sat Nav is M1 6FT. The Opera House is located on Quay Street and the postcode is M3 3HP. The nearest Metrolink stop for both venues is Deansgate - Castlefield.

*Calls cost up to 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP LTD Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with 45 venues in Britain, the US and Australia. ATG is among the most prolific and internationally recognised award-winning theatre producers in the world with co-productions in the UK, New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s portfolio of West End theatres includes the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 and 2. In the US, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre and the Hudson Theatre on Broadway and ACE Theatrical Group (ACE), and in Australia ATG is leaseholder of and manages the Theatre Royal, Sydney, ATG’s first theatre in the Asia Pacific region. ATG has regional theatres in Aylesbury, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Edinburgh, Folkestone, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Richmond, Southport, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Torquay, Wimbledon, Woking and York. ATG currently has offices in London, New York, Sydney, Mannheim and Cologne.

Current and recent ATG co-productions include The End of Longing, The Maids, The Ruling Class, Oresteia, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Inala, Love Me Tender, Macbeth, The Hothouse, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, South Pacific, All New People, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls. ATG has various production company initiatives/ partnerships including Jerry Mitchell Productions, Theatre Royal Brighton Productions and Jamie Lloyd Productions. ATG also owns family entertainment and pantomime company, First Family Entertainment (FFE).

ATG has a group partner company Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP), a West End and Broadway production company responsible for some of the most successful theatre productions in London and on Broadway in recent years. ATG is the majority shareholder of BB Group, a leading producer and promoter of premium live entertainment in Europe with a particular strength in touring musicals and dance productions throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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OXFO R D S T R EE T

BISTRO COF F E E FOOD T H E AT RE

COMING SOON Oxford Street Bistro is a brand-new stylish dining establishment serving a delicious menu.

Enjoy a delightful cup of illy coffee, choose something

tasty from our express menuMor a ntreat c h e syourself t e r T h eto a tthree re Ox fo rd St re et Lo g o delicious courses before the show.

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