Manchester Palace Theatre and Opera House April - July 2018

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Welcome to What’s On! ‘It’s enormously exciting and a real privilege to take up the role of Theatre Director of the Palace and Opera House. These extraordinary theatres have played an important part in the lives of Mancunians for generations.’

So many firsts happen inside them – our first musical, first opera, first dance performance and, so often with people I speak to, the first time experiencing live theatre.

As a returning Manc I’m excited to be part of the fast-changing, dynamic and ambitious city and region we are today. The Palace and the Opera House sit right at the heart of our city and our aim is to reimagine these historic theatres for Manchester now.

We start with great shows. The Palace is where we celebrate the best of the West End and Broadway in the heart of the north. The huge stage at the Palace makes it the natural home for world class musical theatre week after week, with Miss Saigon arriving in March and, in the autumn, the RSC’s Matilda on its first trip out of London.

Over the last couple of years we have begun investing in renovating and refurbishing our two stunning theatres. As with any historic building we have to pay attention to the less glamorous structural aspects, the things that keep us warm, safe and comfortable.

But if you haven’t been to the Palace recently, come and enjoy our gorgeous bar refurbishments (and take a sneaky look at our loos!)

While you enjoy the performances over the next few months, we’ll be working hard to make sure the future is bright, the shows exceptional and the unique history and importance of these great theatres are brought to life in the original modern city that is Manchester today.

Come and join us for the journey.

Sheena Wrigley, Theatre Director

With a new sense of adventure down on Quay Street, we are starting to explore fresh ideas for the Opera House - new dramas, quality music and off-beat comedy. In 2017, we launched two brand new musicals and, following the success of The Band and Bat Out of Hell, we will be unveiling two more world premieres later in the year so watch this space!

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The Play That Goes Wrong Nothing goes to plan in this riotous comedy – and that’s the point. Expect lots of gaffes and plenty of laughs.

Hairspray Big hair, big numbers and an even bigger heart, You Can’t Stop the Beat of this hit musical.

What’s On this season From dazzling musicals to hard-hitting dramas, here are a few of our season highlights...

MAMMA MIA! A string of ABBA hits and a classic coming of age storyline – you’ll fall in love with this upbeat musical.

Madagascar

Kindertransport

Best friends Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria are back for a fun-filled musical version of the popular family film.

This deeply moving production comes from the producers of last year's acclaimed revival of The Crucible.

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Contents Hairspray

p6

Of Mice And Men

p7

Miss Saigon

p8

20th Century Boy

p10

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

p12

Kindertransport

p13

Blood Brothers

p14

This Is Elvis

p17

Miss Saigon

Awful Auntie

p18

The legendary West End and Broadway musical returns to Manchester. An epic tale of love and loss with an incredible score.

Legally Blonde

p19

The Play That Goes Wrong

p20

Matilda One of the year’s biggest shows, this smash hit musical heads to Manchester on its first ever UK tour!

MAMMA MIA!

p22

Fame The Musical

p24

Sherlock Holmes – The Final Curtain

p25

An Officer And A Gentleman p26 Madagascar – A Musical Adventure

p27

Matilda The Musical

p28

Creative Learning

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Rock Of Ages

p30

Let It Be

p31

Kinky Boots

p32

Benidorm Live!

p33

Wicked

p34

Cinderella

p35

LOL Comedy / The Great British Gatsby – Murder Mystery p36

Of Mice and Men Based on John Steinbeck’s classic novel, this powerful play reminds us what it is to be human.

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One Night Shows

p37-39

Palace Theatre / Seating Plan and Diary

p40-41

Opera House / Seating Plan and Diary

p42-43

Out and About In The City

p44

Business Partnerships

p45

Crossword

p46

Booking Information

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MONDAY 26TH MARCH – SATURDAY 7TH APRIL

OPERA HOUSE

★★★★★

‘AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM.’ T H E OB SE R VER

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Manchester with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Hairspray features the hit songs Welcome To The 60s,

You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more. This irresistible feel-good show is the perfect night out for all the family – let your hair down and book now!

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £18 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon & midweek mats GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu SENIORS GET £20 TICKETS – MIDWEEK MATS

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MONDAY 9TH – SATURDAY 14TH APRIL

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A thrilling new production of the most iconic story in American literature.

Set in the Great Depression, Of Mice And Men is a powerful portrait of the human spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

This landmark play by John Steinbeck tells the story of George and Lennie, two migrant ranch workers who dream of owning their own ranch. Still painfully relevant to modern times, this is a moving story about trying to hold on to your dreams.

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‘UNMISSABLE, UNFORGETTABLE AND UNBEATABLE!’ EX P RES S & S TA R

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon is playing a major UK Tour.

A recent smash hit in the West End and on Broadway, this epic production with a company of 60 lands in Manchester this March.

In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.

‘SHE’S BACK AND SHE’S FABULOUS – A TRIUMPH OF POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.’ T H E T IM ES

MON––XXX XXX SAT 0.00PM 7.30PM XXX & SAT THU XXXMATS MATS2.30PM 0.00PM(Excl. Thu 22 Mar) TICKETS FROM £25 £00 ATG THEATRE THEATRE CARDCARD £5 off Mon – Thu Best offerBest – £00 off –XXX 00 XXX GROUPS offer £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu GROUPS Best offer – £0 off per ticket for groups of 00+ Tue110 7.30pmfree XXXSIGNED – XXX plus inApr 00 tickets AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 12 Apr 7.30pm CAPTIONED Mon 23 Apr 7.30pm CONNECT WITH US

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WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH – SATURDAY 12TH MAY

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TUESDAY 17TH – SATURDAY 21ST APRIL

‘HAD THE AUDIENCE DANCING IN THE AISLES.’ E VE NI NG ST AR

This hit musical inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death. Featuring some of the greatest rock songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the life story of the legendary Bolan and his band T.Rex. This show exposes some of the myths and takes the audience on a rollercoaster journey through Marc’s fascinating but sadly short life.

Featuring 24 classic Bolan hits including Get It On, Ride A White Swan, I Love To Boogie, Metal Guru, Hot Love, 20th Century Boy, and many more live on stage!

MUSICAL

40th

ANN IVER TOUR SARY

‘A VISUAL, AURAL AND MULTIMEDIA FEAST.’ – The Stage

TUE – SAT 7.30PM SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tue 17 Apr CONNECT WITH US

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SATURDAY 28TH & SUNDAY 29TH APRIL

'A pocket-sized delight.'

Enjoy one of the most famous ballets of all time together, in this beautifully adapted new version for children aged three upwards.

With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, this is the perfect introduction to ballet and a fantastic family day out. This unique production is performed by students of English National Ballet School.

Since its creation in 2012, over 250,000 people have enjoyed the My First Ballet series.

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THE TIMES

SAT 11AM, 2PM & 5PM SUN 11AM & 3PM TICKETS FROM £13.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £2 off GROUPS Best offer – £16.25 per ticket for groups of 10+ SCHOOLS £9.25 per ticket plus 1 free teacher place for every 10 students FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE

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Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Selladoor Productions present

Hamburg 1938: Eva is forced onto a train by her desperate mother to escape the threat of War. In London, tagged like luggage, she’s handed over to strangers. Manchester 1980: Evelyn, a proud mum, prepares to say goodbye to daughter Faith as she leaves her home. What Faith finds in the attic will change her life forever…

Written in 1993, Diane Samuels’ deeply moving, modern classic about a woman’s struggle to come to terms with her past, is still powerfully relevant today.

TUE – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 1 May GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu SCHOOLS £12.50 per ticket plus 1 free teacher place for every 10 students Tue – Thu CONNECT WITH US

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‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING...

UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE.’ THE S P EC TATOR

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.

Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End, in fact she was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at the Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Lyn also starred in Bill Kenwright’s tour of Cabaret with Will Young in 2013 and rose to fame as a member of the pop group New Seekers whose numerous number one hits include I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing which sold over 20 million copies.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Includes previous cast photos

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production 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’ – The Daily Mail.

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM (Excl. Thu 24) XXX – XXX 0.00PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 XXX & XXX MATS 0.00PM ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 15 May TICKETS £00ticket for groups of 10+ GROUPS FROM £5 off per THEATRE Mon – ThuCARD Best offer –£15 £00 off XXX XXXplus 1 free teacher SCHOOLS tickets Tue00 – Thu GROUPS ticket to every 10 students Best offer – £0 off per ticket for groups of 00+ DESCRIBED Tue 22free May 7.30pm XXX AUDIO – XXX plus 1 in 00 tickets SIGNED Tue 22 May 7.30pm CAPTIONED Thu 24 May 7.30pm CONNECT WITH US

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TUESDAY 15TH – SATURDAY 26TH MAY

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Great food. No rush.

Enjoy delicious pre-theatre dining, safe in the knowledge you won’t miss a moment of the show.

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MONDAY 11TH – SATURDAY 16TH JUNE

HHHHH ‘STEVE MICHAELS IS SIMPLY

Surrey STUNNING AS THE KING HIMSELF’ Essential

‘UNDENIABLY THE BEST MUSICAL AROUND...

SHOCKINGLY, ALARMINGLY BRILLIANT’ Slough Observer

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‘THE MUSICAL THAT PUTS THE KING BACK ON THE THRONE’ Evening News ‘THIS ELECTRIFYING MUSICAL WILL SEND SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE – TRULY REMARKABLE’ The Express

These photos are not of Elvis! Steve Michaels really does look that good! His masterful renditions of The King and his music have garnered him worldwide fame, and appearances alongside the extraordinary Jordanaires and the Sweet Inspirations as well as Elvis’s legendary drummer DJ Fontana and bassist Jerry Scheff.

It’s 1968 – the major musical event of the year is the first live TV special for Elvis Presley in what will come to be known as ‘The ’68 Comeback Special’. Drawing phenomenal ratings, this event re-establishes Elvis as the major entertainment star of the decade, and twelve months later Elvis stars at the International Hotel in Vegas, performing live for the first time in seven years, and securing his place in history as The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! This production celebrates 50 years since the TV phenomenon and is testament that his songs live on and The King still rules!

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Mon 11 Jun GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu plus every 11th ticket free

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE ‘68 SPECIAL A P R I L – J U LY 2 0 1 8

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OPERA HOUSE

WEDNESDAY 20TH – SUNDAY 24TH JUNE

★★★★★

‘A TRIUMPHANT ADAPTATION!’ W H AT ’ S G O OD TO DO

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!

From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie!

WED 7PM, THU 1.30PM & 7PM, FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, SAT 10.30AM & 2.30PM, SUN 11AM & 3PM TICKETS FROM £23.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off SCHOOLS £11 ticket plus 1 free teacher ticket to every 10 students FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE & UNDER 16s FROM £16.50

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MONDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 30TH JUNE

‘SASSY, CLASSY, FUNNY AND PERFECTLY CAST.’ E X P R E SS A ND S TAR

Starring Rita Simons, Lucie Jones and Bill Ward.

The smash hit musical based on the best-loved movie follows sorority sister Elle Woods who, after being dumped, puts down the credit cards, picks up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, and bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back – learning that you can be both smart and fashionable.

This all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is totally what you want, so bend and snap up your tickets today!

‘UNDENIABLY A CROWD-PLEASER.’ – WhatsOnStage

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 25 Jun GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 20+ SIGNED Wed 27 Jun 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 28 Jun 7.30pm CONNECT WITH US

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MONDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 30TH JUNE

★★★★★

‘I FEARED I WAS GOING TO HYPERVENTILATE.’ D AI L Y M AIL

BEST NEW COMEDY WINNER OLIVIER AWARD

WINNER WHATSONSTAGE

WINNER BROADWAY.COM

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WINNER MOLIÈRE AWARD

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WINNER TONY AWARD®

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BROADWAY WORLD US AWARD

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi awardwinning smash hit comedy, now playing on Broadway and enjoying its 4th year in the West End. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! As the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue!

Don’t miss this brilliantly funny comedy that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

Ages 8+

THE WEST END’S LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY! ( Cu rre ntly )

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Photo of the original cast

MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 25 Jun GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free CONNECT WITH US

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EDITORIAL

How to Turn Chaos Into

COMEDY GOLD The Meteoric Rise of The Play That Goes Wrong

What started out as an intimate show in a 60-seat theatre above a London pub has grown into an international comedy sensation, playing 35 countries and seen live by nearly 2 million people. Actor-writer Henry Lewis, co-founder of Mischief Theatre with a group of friends from drama school, explains how The Play That Goes Wrong struck comedy gold.

The Play That Goes Wrong took a simple idea – an amateur dramatic company attempting to put on a creaky old murder mystery – and embellished it with a succession of perfectly timed sight gags, misplaced props and wonky scenery, producing a mounting tide of hysteria in the audience.

“We knew right from the early days that The Play That Goes Wrong worked with audiences because a lot of people came to see it at the Old Red Lion in Islington and laughed their heads off.

Obviously, we had no idea then what the future held in store.”

The creators of the show could hardly have guessed that it would prove to be as popular in New York, Abu Dhabi, Paris, Norway and Hong Kong as it was in Islington. Nor that it would go on to win 11 international awards.

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“Our comedy has a universal appeal, being about physical clowning,” says Lewis. “We’ve all worked together for a long time now so we have developed a good working relationship and a shared language.”

The success of The Play That Goes Wrong led to spin-off shows Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (still running in the West End after two years), as well as two star-studded Christmas TV specials, with David Suchet, Diana Rigg and Derek Jacobi, and an appearance on The Royal Variety Performance, with Kylie Minogue.

“Kylie wasn’t available for the dress rehearsal, so the first time I met her was onstage during the performance. I had to open a door to find her standing there. Luckily, I opened the door and there she was.”

Was he nervous about taking The Play That Goes Wrong to Broadway?

“We’d had lots of American tourists coming to see the show in the West End, and we had a lovely review of the London production in The New York Times, so we had a pretty good idea it would work on Broadway. We also had a lot of celebrity visitors saying nice things – Paul McCartney, Christian Slater, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Thompson.”

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‘MAMMA MIA! IS ABBA-SOLUTELY FABULOUS!’ BRIS TOL P OS T

Join the ultimate feel-good show MAMMA MIA! the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is irresistibly told through the timeless hits of ABBA.

Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget!

This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences around the world and now comes to Manchester, so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. You can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!

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TUESDAY 3RD – SATURDAY 14TH JULY

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Photos of UK tour company by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

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FRIDAY 20TH – SATURDAY 28TH JULY

Based on the 1980 pop culture film, Fame is the international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life.

Featuring the Oscar-winning title song and a cast of outstanding dancers, singers, musicians and rappers, watch them transform from star-struck pupils to superstars. Fame will indeed live forever.

Suitable for ages 12+

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MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM (Excl. Sat 21 Jul) TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Fri 20 Jul GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free CONNECT WITH US

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MONDAY 23RD – SATURDAY 28TH JULY

COULD THIS BE THE FINAL CURTAIN FOR THE WORLD’S GREATEST DETECTIVE? Sherlock Holmes is in retirement but is tracked down

by Mary Watson (wife of Dr Watson), who has seen her long-dead son through the window of 221B Baker Street. Holmes is determined to solve the mystery and confront his own demons at the same time.

Robert Powell received multiple awards for his portrayal of Jesus in Franco Zefferelli’s Jesus of Nazareth. Liza Goddard is one of the UK’s favourite actresses with credits including Doctor Who and Bergerac.

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OPERA HOUSE

MONDAY 13TH – SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST

WORLD PREMIERE PRIOR TO LONDON

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An Officer and a Gentleman is based on the EMG 01.25.18 PB OFFIC-109 MON – SAT 7.30PM Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere. Its feel-good P R O D U C T I O N : M E LT D O W N | T: 3 2 3 - 3 8 0 - 6 9 4 9 | J U L I A N @ M E LT D O W N . L A | D O N @ M E LT D O W N . L A RD2 SAT #7 | LO S& ANG E L E S , C AMATS 90038 | W2.30PM W W. C R E AT I V E X . U S soundtrack includes the hit song from the movie Up 5 8 0 6 WA R I N G AV E WED O F F I C - 1 0 9 _ ATG - S i n g l e - Pa g e _ R D 2 | C R E AT E D O N : 0 1 . 2 5 . 1 8 Where We Belong along with many 80s classic anthems, TICKETS FROM £19.90 including Heart of Glass, Livin’ on a Prayer, Girls Just ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 13 Aug Want to Have Fun, Material Girl, Don’t Cry Out Loud GROUP OFFERS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for and many more.

Featuring one of the most iconic romantic scenes ever portrayed on screen, this inspiring, breathtakingly romantic musical celebrates triumph over adversity.

Let love lift you up where you belong!

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Join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto the stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favourite friends as they escape from New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar will leave audiences wanting to ‘Move It, Move It!’ Suitable for ages 3+

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TUESDAY 14TH – SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST

TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 14 Aug GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free UNDER 16s – £8 OFF TUE – THU THE PERFECT SUMMER HOLIDAY TREAT

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TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER – SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

THE MUSICAL

★★★★★ ‘A MUST-SEE.’ T H E M AIL O N S U N D AY

★★★★★ ‘AN ABSOLUTE CRACKER.’ D AILY E X PR E S S

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‘UNADULTERATED BLISS.’ T H E GU AR D IAN

Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical visits Manchester as part of its first tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland whilst continuing to delight audiences in London.

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MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.50 GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu SIGNED Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm CAPTIONED Tue 13 Nov 7.30pm CONNECT WITH US

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CREATIVE LEARNING

THE MUSICAL

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME CHANGE MY STORY: MRS PHELPS’ LIBRARY

LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY.

Inspired by the musical’s librarian Mrs Phelps, students will work with professional, RSC-trained artists and use different storytelling techniques to develop new outcomes for one of the characters.

Creative Learning is an important part of what we do at the Ambassador Theatre Group and we can work with schools, groups and businesses to create unique and engaging theatre experiences for all.

Workshops are developed in response to the needs of your group and can incorporate musical, written or performance outcomes. Schools and groups can book a two hour workshop to take place in their school or meeting place.

Suitable for KS2 and KS3 | Ages 8 – 13 2-hour workshop £175 (30 participants per workshop)

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TUESDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

OPERA HOUSE

HERE WE GO AGAIN! THE AWARD-WINNING SMASH HIT MUSICAL IS BACK

‘YOU’LL BE IN ROCK HEAVEN’

‘A SEXY SMASHER THAT WILL HAVE YOU LAUGHING AND ROCKING IN EQUAL MEASURE’ Daily Star

What’s On Stage

FEATURING OVER 25 CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS INCLUDING

We Built This City, Here I Go Again, The Final Countdown, Can’t Fight this Feeling & I Want To Know What Love Is Here we go again! The smash hit musical is back in the UK! Rock Of Ages is an LA love story lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems. Lose yourself in a city and a time where the dreams are as big as the hair, and yes, they can come true!

This hilarious musical comedy will have you singing and laughing along with its epic songs played loud and proud by an awesome live band. Now a global smash with hit seasons on Broadway, London’s West End and Las Vegas and a star-studded hollywood movie version, we promise you a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town!

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TUE – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £14 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 25 Sep GROUP OFFERS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Tue – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free CONNECT WITH US

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MON 22 – SAT 27 OCT

OH

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THE BEATLES CONCERT YOU NEVER GOT TO SEE!

BRAND NEW SHOW!

‘THE AUDIENCE LOVED EVERY MINUTE!’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Come Together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular new concert with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest songs including Hey Jude and Yesterday. Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band.

Relive the rise of The Beatles from their humble beginnings to the heights of Beatlemania with live performances of their hits. Plus experience an amazing reunion concert featuring their later releases; Back in the USSR, Live and Let Die and Here Comes the Sun. ‘A NON-STOP PARADE OF HITS’ – The Daily Telegraph

MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Mon 22 Oct GROUPS Best offer – £7.50 off per ticket for groups of 20+ CONNECT WITH US

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Experience luxury in our exclusive Ambassador Lounge.

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MONDAY 12TH NOVEMBER – SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER

OPERA HOUSE

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ANDA HUGE

AMOUNT OF FUN" Digital Spy

Winner of 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the ‘DAZZLING, FABULOUSLY SASSY AND UPLIFTING’ (Time Out) Kinky Boots is strutting into Manchester in 2018!

With songs by Grammy and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots celebrates the joyous story of Brit-grit to high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

Book now and experience the ‘FRESHEST, MOST FABULOUS, FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’

– The Hollywood News

MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £19.50 DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY

HARVEY CYNDI JERRY FIERSTEIN LAUPER MITCHELL BOOK BY

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 12 Nov GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Mon – Thu plus 1 in 10 tickets free SIGNED Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 28 Nov 7.30pm CAPTIONED Thu 29 Nov 7.30pm SENIORS AND STUDENTS – £4 OFF MON – THU 7.30PM OR £15 OFF THU MATS

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WORLD PREMIERE

Written by

Derren Litten JAKE JANINE ADAM SHERRIE SHELLEY TONY CANUSO DUVITSKI GILLEN HEWSON LONGWORTH MAUDSLEY The official world premiere of Derren Litten’s smash-hit ITV comedy Benidorm is set to bring sunshine and smiles in the stage debut production of the hugely popular TV show. ITV’s award-winning comedy celebrates over a decade of all-inclusive hilarity, having followed the ensemble cast of holiday makers and staff for ten series since it first broadcast in 2007. Litten has now written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the stage – after a quick spruce up at the Blow‘n’Go! Book now for a dose of Benidorm sunshine.

Suitable for ages 7+

MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 26 Nov GROUPS Best offer – £4 off per ticket for groups of 6+ Mon – Fri SENIORS FROM £21.50 WED MAT

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TUESDAY 4TH DECEMBER – SATURDAY 5TH JANUARY 2019

PALACE THEATRE

‘THE GRAVITY-DEFYING ‘WIZARD OF OZ’ PREQUEL’ – Time Out London, has been casting its magical spell across the world for well over a decade and continues to break records at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is already the 15th longest running show in West End theatre history.

This record-breaking production, acclaimed as ‘THE ULTIMATE BROADWAY EXPERIENCE FOR THEATRE AUDIENCES ALL OVER THE UK.’ – Northern Echo,

flies back for a return engagement complete with the spectacle and magic that make this spellbinding show an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

TUE – SAT 7.30PM (Excl. 25 Dec) SAT & SUN, WED 5, 12, 19 DEC, MON 24 DEC, THU 27 DEC, WED 2 JAN & THU 3 JAN MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £20 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue & midweek matinees GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tue – Thu, inc Mats SIGNED Thu 6 Dec 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Tue 11 Dec 7.30pm CAPTIONED Thu 13 Dec 7.30pm

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STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Join Cinders as she transforms from rags to riches, outwits her Ugly Sisters and, with the help of her best friend Buttons and one very magical Fairy Godmother, wins the heart of the dashing Prince Charming.

Brought to you by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Cinderella features all of the ingredients of the perfect pantomime; a fabulous cast and orchestra, laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery and special effects, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses for all the family to enjoy.

The clock is ticking, book your tickets to the ball today!

SATURDAY 8TH – SUNDAY 30TH DECEMBER GO ONLINE FOR PERFORMANCE TIMES | TICKETS FROM £12 THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price on selected performances when booked before Sat 30 Jun GROUPS Best offer – £25 per ticket for groups of 10+ SIGNED Thu 13 Dec 7pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Wed 19 Dec 7pm

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A 1920S THEMED MURDER MYSTERY

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Comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC 2’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Plus the best of the rest! We’re the people who booked Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time.

So come and see more brilliant comedians!

Each show will have four top professional comics including lovable host and MC Damion Larkin. ’ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP NEW COMEDIANS.’ – BBC • Nominated at the City Life Awards for Best Comedy Club • Different top professional acts every month

SAT 14 APR 8PM, SAT 12 MAY 8PM, SAT 9 JUN 8PM, SAT 14 JUL 8PM,

TICKETS £17.50 STAGE DOOR BAR, PALACE THEATRE

TO BOOK VISIT

ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester or call 0844 871 3019* *Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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Join the Palace Theatre and Manchester Murder Mysteries for a downright, inexcusable and unashamed night of 1920s fun and debauchery this summer.

The Great British Gatsby brings to life some of the best and the most notorious and eccentric characters of 1920s England. Attention-seeking, glamorous and rebellious, you are the original party animals – and one of you is dead!

SAT 4 AUG 7.30PM TICKETS £49.95

TWO COURSE MEAL AND WELCOME DRINK INCLUDED

TO BOOK VISIT

ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester or call 0844 871 3019* *Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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BOOK NOW SISTERS OF SOUL JOCELYN BROWN, GWEN DICKEY AND SHOLA AMA

Original Rose Royce lead singer Gwen and Stateside soul sister Jocelyn are joined by the UK’s Shola performing Somebody Else’s Guy, Car Wash, You Might Need Somebody and No More Tears. Enjoy Jocelyn’s live performances of Always There and Keep on Jumpin’ plus her ‘sisters’ Love Don’t Live Here Anymore and Taboo.

SUN 8 APR 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £25 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

GILBERT O’SULLIVAN IN CONCERT 2018

Gilbert O’Sullivan dominated the charts in the 70s and continues to enjoy success and acclaim today. Enjoy this new live show, including classics such as Alone Again Naturally, Nothing Rhymed, Clair, Matrimony and Get Down. Gilbert and his band are very much looking forward to going back out on the road!

SUN 22 APR 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £33.65 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

MY DAD WROTE A PORNO LIVE

What would you do if your dad wrote a dirty book? Ignore it? Not Jamie Morton.

He reads it to the world. Along with his best mates James Cooper and BBC Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine, Jamie reads a ‘lost chapter’ from his dad’s notoriously brilliant Belinda Blinked saga. Ages 16+

FRI 11 MAY 8PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £31.65 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

SHANE FILAN LOVE ALWAYS TOUR

Shane Filan has cemented his position as one of the UK’s most popular male solo artists, following phenomenal success with Westlife, one of the world’s most successful bands of the last few decades. By popular demand, his Love Always Tour returns in 2018.

SAT 12 MAY 6.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £31.65 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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MARTI PELLOW THE PRIVATE COLLECTION TOUR

One of our most loved pop icons, Marti Pellow will be coming to Manchester as part of The Private Collection Tour. The tour celebrates 30 years in the industry including number ones and hit singles from his many albums as both a solo artist and with Wet Wet Wet.

SAT 19 MAY 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £44.65 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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BOOK NOW AN AUDIENCE WITH KATIE PRICE

This special evening will consist of Katie Price talking about her life stories and she will also be performing her brand new single I Got U. Not only this, there will also be the opportunity for a VIP meet and greet and photo opportunity with Katie herself! Suitable for ages 14+ (14–16 yrs must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

FRI 25 MAY 8PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £24.15 ATG THEATRE CARD OFFER AVAILABLE

BRIAN CONLEY STILL THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER – IN HIS PRICE RANGE

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THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER* STILL

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Brian Conley is a master of comedy

Conley is a legend of the stage and screen DAILY EXPRESS

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FRI 1 JUN 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £26.15 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

FASTLOVE A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL

THE DAILY MIRROR

ROYAL VARIETY

Featuring brand new comedy, sketches and songs alongside some of his best-known material from stage and screen. Hurry along and book to see why Brian Conley remains one of this country’s most loved entertainers. Ages 14+

WINNER

NATIONAL TELEVISION AWARD FOR

MOST POPULAR COMEDY PERFORMER

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Direct from London’s West End, the UK’s biggest George Michael tribute show.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar. Relive the passion, the flair, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation.

THU 7 JUN 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £22.75 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER If you love the music of Stevie Wonder, then you’ll love our smash hit tribute show. Featuring back-to-back number ones including the Grammy award-winning Signed, Sealed, Delivered as well as Superstition plus many more!

FRI 8 JUN 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £27.50 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

THE CARPENTERS STORY

This highly-acclaimed concert-style production features the vocal talents of Claire Furley and pianist Phil Aldridge, spectacular orchestral arrangements from live musicians and a stage-wide backdrop of video projection. Includes the classic hits (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun and more!

SAT 9 JUN 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £27.40 ATG THEATRE CARD OFFER – £5 OFF PER TICKET

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BOOK NOW THE DREAMBOYS

Ages 18+

The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever, and this time they are bringing a special celebrity performer with them. The gorgeous Jake Quickenden from the hit TV shows The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. If you’re looking for the best girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible hunks.

FEATURING

X FA C T O R A N D I ’ M A C E L E B R I T Y G E T M E O U T O F H E R E

TUE 19 JUN 7.30PM | PALACE THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £26.50 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

CROONERS

Crooners brings parody to a genre symbolised by the crooner in a brand new, rip-roaring comedy musical that has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show. Expect hilarious one-liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the Mini Big Band live on stage.

THU 9 AUG 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £25.65 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

ABBA MANIA

ABBA MANIA is accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

FRI 10 AUG 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £21.25 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

SAT 11 AUG 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £25 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

YOU WIN AGAIN CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE BEE GEES Direct from London’s West End. Experience the distinct sound of one of the greatest bands to have graced the stage in this concert spectacular. This authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ legacy is well and truly stayin’ alive.

WED 29 AUG 7.30PM | OPERA HOUSE | TICKETS FROM £23 ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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DIARY

March

Wed 21 – Sat 12 May

May

Tue 15 – Sat 26

June

Miss Saigon

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat, excl. Thu 22 Mar) Tue 10 Apr 7.30pm Thu 12 Apr 7.30pm Mon 23 Apr 7.30pm

Blood Brothers

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Sat & Thu 17 May) Tue 22 May 7.30pm Tue 22 May 7.30pm Thu 24 May 7.30pm

Brian Conley – Still The Greatest Entertainer (In His Price Range)

7.30pm

Thu 7

Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael

7.30pm

Fri 8

7.30pm Signed, Sealed, Delivered – A Tribute to Stevie Wonder

Sat 9

The Carpenters Story

7.30pm

Mon 11 – Sat 16

This is Elvis

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Tue 19

The Dreamboys

7.30pm

Mon 25 – Sat 30

Legally Blonde – The Musical

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Wed 27 Jun 7.30pm Thu 28 Jun 7.30pm

Tue 3 – Sat 14

MAMMA MIA!

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Wed 11 Jul 7.30pm Thu 12 Jul 7.30pm

Fri 20 – Sat 28

Fame The Musical

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed 25 & Sat 28)

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat)

August Tue 14 – Sat 18

Tue 18 – Sat 24 Nov

November

Fri 1

July

September

Mon 26 – Sat 1 Dec

December Tue 4 – Sat 5 Jan 2019

Matilda The Musical

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm Tue 6 Nov 7.30pm Tue 13 Nov 7.30pm

Benidorm Live

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

Wicked

7.30pm (Tue – Sat, excl. 25 Dec) 2.30pm (Wed, Sat & Sun (excl. Wed 26 Dec), Mon 24 Dec, Thu 27 Dec & Thu 3 Jan 2019) Thu 6 Dec 7.30pm Tue 11 Dec 7.30pm Thu 13 Dec 7.30pm

For more information and full show listings, please visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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DIARY

March Mon 26 – Sat 7 Apr

August Hairspray

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

April Sun 8

7.30pm Sisters of Soul – Jocelyn Brown, Gwen Dickey & Jaki Graham

Mon 9 – Sat 14

Of Mice And Men

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

Tue 17 – Sat 21

20th Century Boy

7.30pm 2.30pm (Sat)

Sun 22

Gilbert O'Sullivan – In Concert

7.30pm

Sat 28 & Sun 29

My First Ballet – Swan Lake

11am, 2pm & 5pm (Sat) 11am & 3pm (Sun)

Tue 1 – Sat 5

Kindertransport

Fri 11

My Dad Wrote a Porno Live 8pm

Sat 12

Shane Filan – Love Always Tour

7pm

Sat 19

Marti Pellow – The Private Collection Tour

7.30pm

Fri 25

An Audience with Katie Price

8pm

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

7.30pm

ABBA Mania

7.30pm

Sat 11

The Magic of Motown

7.30pm

Mon 13 – Sat 18

An Officer And A Gentleman 7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) – The Musical Thu 16 Aug 7.30pm

Wed 29

You Win Again – Celebrating 7.30pm the Music of The Bee Gees

September Tue 25 – Sat 29

Rock Of Ages

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

Let It Be

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

Kinky Boots

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat) Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm Wed 28 Nov 7.30pm Thu 29 Nov 7.30pm

Cinderella

Times vary.

Please see website.

Thu 13 Dec 7pm Wed 19 Dec 7pm

October

November Mon 12 – Sat 1 Dec

December

June Wed 20 – Sun 24

Awful Auntie

Wed 7pm Thu 1.30pm & 7pm Fri 10.30am & 7pm Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm Sun 11am & 3pm

Mon 25 – Sat 30

The Play That Goes Wrong

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

Sherlock Holmes – The Final Curtain

7.30pm 2.30pm (Thu & Sat)

Mon 23 – Sat 28

Crooners

Fri 10

Mon 22 – Sat 27

May

July

Thu 9

Sat 8 – Sun 30

For more information and full show listings, please visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

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Out and about in the City Best in Show!

We’re thrilled that, following its world premiere here last September, The Band won Best Theatre Production at the City Life Awards 2018.

Thank you to everyone who voted!

Get ready for a Super day…

We are proud supporters of Key 103’s Cash for Kids, a fantastic charity which helps disadvantaged and disabled children in Greater Manchester. Following their hugely successful Mission Christmas campaign, we can’t wait for this year’s Superhero Day on 4th May. Find out more:

key103.co.uk/cashforkids

Introducing The Asian Media Awards Celebrating the very best in British journalism, we’re delighted to be sponsoring this landmark event when it comes to Manchester in October.

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become our business partner Owned and operated by the world’s number one live theatre company, Ambassador Theatre Group, the Palace Theatre and Opera House are two of the city’s most iconic and historic entertainment venues, bringing the glamour and excitement of the West End and Broadway to Manchester.

With close to 50 venues in Britain, the United States and Australia we enjoy working with businesses of all sizes to offer tailor-made packages which will best suit their scale and needs.

In the last year alone, we welcomed over 856,000 people to watch a performance with us and with world-class producers like Disney, Cameron Mackintosh and the Royal Shakespeare Company consistently choosing to present their shows here, the Palace Theatre and Opera House have something very unique to offer.

Last year, we launched our corporate sponsorship programme to broaden our reach and work with more local businesses to align our brands and grow the business community in Greater Manchester.

Working with us will help businesses to: Increase your reach to a new demographic and potential customer base Position your brand with an industry-leader Be recognised as a champion of arts and culture in our city Reward your staff, customers or potential clients with incredible theatre experiences If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we would love to hear from you. To find out more, or to talk to us about how we can work together, please email James Rimmer at JamesRimmer@theambassadors.com.

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Across: 1. Elementary, 'The Final Curtain' is a thriller featuring this sleuth (8,6) 2. Type of 'Boots' central to this musical loved by audiences worldwide (5) 3. Film on which blockbuster musical 'Wicked' is based (3,6,2,2) 4. 'This is _ _ _ _ _'; musical homage to the King of Rock 'n' Roll (5) 5. A classic Scouse musical telling the moving story of twins separated at birth (5,8) 6. Diane Samuel's powerful play 'Kindertransport' tells of refugee life in this nation during the Second World War (7)

11. Miss Trunchbull and Mrs Wormwood are characters from this hit musical based on a Roald Dahl book (7) 12. Musical based on the 1980s film featuring New York’s High School of Performing Arts (4) 13. Based on 'Madame Butterfly', this musical phenomenon is set during the Vietnam War (4,6) 14. The prestigious American law school at which Elle Woods enrols in 'Legally Blonde' (7) 15. The Turnblads and Von Tussles are central to this musical set in 1960s Baltimore. (9) 16. Farce about a drama society's attempt to stage a murder mystery: 'The Play That Goes _ _ _ _ _ (5) 17. Laugh-a-minute theatre production based on hit TV series set in popular Spanish resort (8)

7. The musical with an Italian name, set in Greece with songs written by Swedes (5,3)

18. John Steinbeck classic brought to the stage in dramatic production (2,4,3,3)

8. '20th Century Boy' celebrates the life of which ‘70s glam rock icon (4,5)

19. Alex the Lion and Gloria the hip hop Hippo feature in this 'Musical Adventure' (10)

10. 'Oh yes he is' Cinderella's best friend in this traditional panto (7)

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Across: 1. Sherlock Holmes | 2. Kinky | 3. The Wizard Of Oz | 4. Elvis 5. Blood Brothers | 6. Britain | 7. Mamma Mia | 8. Marc Bolan

9. Classic album title for Beatles is the name of a musical featuring some of the Fab Four's most popular songs (3,2,2)

Down: 9. Let It Be | 10. Buttons | 11. Matilda | 12. Fame 13. Miss Saigon | 14. Harvard | 15. Hairspray | 16. Wrong 17. Benidorm | 18. Of Mice And Men | 19. Madagascar

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BOOKING & VENUE INFORMATION BUY YOUR TICKETS ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester* Palace Theatre Box Office: 0844 871 3019* Opera House Box Office: 0844 871 3018* ATG Theatre Card: 0844 871 7633* Groups: 0333 009 5390† Or you can call in person. Palace Theatre Box Office is open Monday – Saturday 12pm – 7.45pm (6pm non-performance days). Opera House Box Office opens 90 minutes before a performance. *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. † Calls charged at local rate for group bookings only.

Box Office hours may vary on Bank Holidays.

Please visit our website for details.

FIND OUT MORE For further information about the shows including running and performance times please visit: ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester /PalaceAndOpera @PalaceAndOpera

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PLAN YOUR VISIT We are easy to find and for information on parking, pre-theatre drinks and hospitality please visit; ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester Palace Theatre 97 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FT Opera House 3 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3HP

EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE We offer a wide range of access performances including; audio described, captioned, relaxed, signed and touch tour. Please see the individual show pages for details.

If you have additional requirements or require specific seats, then please ask one of our friendly team when you book your tickets.

To book your tickets, please call our dedicated Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971 For our deaf and hard of hearing customers, please use our Type Talk service.

Type Talk: 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone user) Type Talk: 18002 0844 871 7677 (hearing person)

This brochure is also available in audio format or large print.

To request a copy please call our Access Booking Line.

We are only able to accept access bookings on any of the above numbers.

Please refer to our website and Buy Your Tickets information, for general bookings and enquiries.

TICKET PRICES Ticket prices may change, particularly for popular performances and we advise you to book early to secure seats. Selected seats may include drinks, Lounge or meet and greet packages. For the most up-to-date information on ticket prices by seat, please visit our website.

INFORMATION ABOUT FEES Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your theatre. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK.

ATG Theatre Card, group ticket prices and any special offers, are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time, in response to demand. A family ticket is for 4 people with a maximum of two adults.

ATG Theatre Card offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per Card on selected seats, prices and performances. Please check online or call to check the latest availability and prices.

Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG theatres, or for selected big name shows and performances.

For full Terms and Conditions please visit: atgtickets.com/termsandconditions and atgtickets.com/theatre-card-terms-and-conditions CHILDREN All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times. There must be 1 adult for every 10 children. Children (aged 18 months to 15 years inclusive) require their own ticket and seat. Children under 18 months can sit on your lap and will only be admitted to shows they may attend (children’s shows and panto). We may ask for proof of age. This is for you and your child’s safety in the venue. If you are not sure if the show is suitable for your child, please check our website or call us.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Our full terms and conditions are available online atgtickets.com/termsandconditions

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These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket booking fee and/or a one off transaction fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees.

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The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press.

We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period.

Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

For the most up-to-date information please check online, call or visit our Box Office.

For full Terms and Conditions please visit: atgtickets.com/termsandconditions

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