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‘BRILLIANT! IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS!’

‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE GO, GO, GO, JO’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry and Britain's Got Talent runner-up Lucy Kay. Bill Kenwright’s ‘AMAZING’, ’SUPERB’, ‘WONDERFUL’ and ‘BRILLIANT’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump. Lucy Kay rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent and scored her first number one after her stunning debut album Fantasia shot straight to the top of the Classical Album Charts.

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‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE!’

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SUNDAY TIMES

★★★★★ ‘THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN’

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★★★★★ SUNDAY TIMES | MAGIC FM | SMOOTH FM | SUNDAY EXPRESS | ABSOLUTE RADIO

MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

BOOK BY BASED ON AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY JEFF WHITTY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

This production is given by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and 2 smash-hit UK tours (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness), Avenue Q is hitting the road again in 2016!

Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (co-creator of The Book of Mormon), this hilarious, cheeky and irresistibly entertaining musical is truly like nothing else you have seen!

AVENUEQ WAS AMAZEBALLS FACE STILL HURTS FROM LAUGHING SO MUCH KICKING OURSELVES FOR NOT SEEING IT YEARS AGO! So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today! www.avenuequk.com @avenuequktour Avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Suitable for audiences 14+.

TUE 3 - SAT 7 MAY Tue - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm SENIOR/STUDENT £20 Friday early (Band A) £15 Tue - Thu eves (Band B) G C Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £10 £12.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘FRAGILE & FUNNY PLAY, TAKEN TO DAZZLING NEW HEIGHTS’ THE FRONT ROW

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LISA MAXWELL AS JUDY GARLAND

BY PETER QUILTER WITH GARY WILMOT AND SAM ATTWATER Join Judy as she makes her explosive London come back at the height of the swinging sixties. This fiercely funny and emotionally charged play finds the once-glittering star sparring with her new fiancé, her devoted accompanist, and her own demons.

Filled with Garland’s legendary tenacity, razor-sharp wit and once-in-a-generation voice.

Featuring Garland’s most memorable songs The Man That Got Away, Come Rain Or Come Shine, The Trolley Song and of course Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

End of the Rainbow stars Lisa Maxwell (Loose Women and The Bill), Gary Wilmot (Me and My Girl and Chicago) and Sam Attwater (EastEnders and Dancing on Ice).

★★★★★ ★★★★★ THE TIMES

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Reviews from previous production.

Contains strong language. Age recommendation 14+ The part of Judy Garland will be played by Ellen Verenieks on the Thursday matinee

‘LISA MAXWELL IS SIMPLY STUNNING’ DAILY GAZETTE

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THE GREATEST HITS OF THE 40s AND 50s

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FROM THE PRODUCERS OF ‘PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ’

THE DAZZLING SONG & DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA

WITH SPECIAL GUEST STARS

THE OVERTONES

THE OVERTONES

AN ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING EXTRAVAGANZA From the producers of the sell out smash hit Puttin’ On The Ritz comes a dazzling song and dance extravaganza bringing you a sparkling all singing, all dancing, feel good show featuring the biggest hits of the 40s & 50s – live on stage.

The Overtones are Britain’s number 1 vocal harmony group who have just celebrated their 5th consecutive Top 10 UK album and a sell out UK tour.

With glorious costumes, sumptuous music and a West End cast of singers and dancers, this spectacular show will have you tapping your feet, clapping your hands and singing along.

WONDERFUL SONGS, BEAUTIFUL DANCE A BREATHTAKING SHOW

TUE 10 - SAT 14 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm G F S Details page 39 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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Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs 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 all around the world and now the party continues at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!

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THE SENSATIONAL NEW MUSICAL PACKED WITH CLASSIC 70’S HITS

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ARLENE PHILLIPS DESIGNER TIM SHORTALL LIGHTING DESIGNER

PHILIP GLADWELL MUSICAL SUPERVISOR / ORCHESTRATOR BEN GODDARD SOUND BOBBY AITKEN

Once there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook, when teenage girls waited with bated breath by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie Magazine.

In Jackie The Musical we revisit those heady days, and tell the story of a recent divorcée who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals. The quizzes, the fashion tips, the ‘do’s and don’ts on a first date’ and above all the Cathy and Claire problem pages are all eagerly devoured by our plucky heroine as she revisits the dizzy world of the teen bible. With her ex and a handsome new guy in tow, the valuable lessons she learnt as a girl begin to influence her future and Jackie discovers the one person in control of her life is her.

Starring Janet Dibley (The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends), Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley (Ragtime, Bread) and Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders, The Archers), Jackie The Musical features classic 70’s hits, played live on stage by a world class band. Thrill once more to the unmistakable sounds of pop idols Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Marc Bolan and many more.

This fun and feisty night out is a must see.

Age guidance 12+. Running Time 2 hours, 15 mins including interval.

Jackie ® © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2016. Photography by Eric Richmond

TUE 17 - SAT 21 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm SENIOR £20 Tue & Wed Eve, Thu mat (Band A & B), £10 (Band C & D) GROUPS 5+ £15 Tue - Fri (Band A - D) G C S Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £14.50 £17.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘SHAKESPEARE’S GREATEST TRAGEDY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP PRESENT A ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON PRODUCTION OF

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‘MICHAEL PENNINGTON WILL BREAK YOUR HEART. ONE OF ENGLAND’S FOREMOST CLASSICAL ACTORS, HE IS A KING LEAR TO GRIEVE FOR IN SHAKESPEARE’S DARKEST PLAY’ BROOKLYN EAGLE (FROM THE US PRODUCTION)

STARRING FOUR TIME OLIVIER AWARD NOMINEE

TUE 31 MAY - SAT 4 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm SENIOR / STUDENT £15 Thu mat (Band A-C) GROUPS 8+ £5 off Tue - Thu & Sat mat (Band A-D)

DIRECTED BY MAX WEBSTER An ageing tyrant’s whimsical decision to divide his kingdom tears his family apart, sparks catastrophic civil war and destroys all that he has.

Driven from his home, King Lear endures madness and great suffering as he battles a great storm. Yet with madness he finds reason, after betrayal he discovers loyalty and through his suffering a better world emerges.

Four time Olivier Award nominee Michael Pennington leads a cast of fourteen distinguished actors in Max Webster’s epic new interpretation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. The production marks the 400 th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and is part of an extensive national tour.

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The triple Tony, triple Drama Desk and Golden Globe Award winning legendary Broadway star Bernadette Peters will play her first ever UK date outside of London in Manchester this summer.

The Grammy and Emmy Award nominee will perform timeless, signature songs from the multitude of iconic shows in which she has played some of her greatest stage roles, including Gypsy, Into the Woods and Sunday in the Park with George.

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FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

SPORTACUS, ROBBIE ROTTEN, STEPHANIE & ZIGGY RETURN IN THEIR ALL-NEW CONCERT SHOW FOR 2016 Go, go, go, get up LazyTown - to a brand-new, non-stop, interactive, energetic treat - jam-packed with singing, dancing, acrobatics, music and fun.

Robbie is at his rottenest, Sportacus at his super-active best as he joins Stephanie in coaxing Ziggy to a more active lifestyle. Featuring No One’s Lazy in LazyTown, Bing Bang and Never Say Never. Suitable for ages 3 to 103!

‘BING, BING, BANG GET READY FOR NON-STOP ACTION AND SUPER HERO FUN. LET’S GO...’

SPORTACUS

‘IF YOU WANT A SHOW, I’LL GIVE YOU A SHOW...

ROBBIE ROTTEN STYLE! IT’S DISGUISE TIME!’ ROBBIE ROTTEN

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THE GREATEST SUMMER HOLIDAY OF THEIR LIVES!

‘A FEEL-GOOD ‘JUKEBOX’ MUSICAL DELIVERED IN RIP-ROARING STYLE’ 14

THE TELEGRAPH

FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS

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‘A SHOW THAT HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES’ THE ARGUS

‘FULL OF CHARM, NOSTALGIA AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS’ THE HERALD

FEATURING

ANTONY COSTA FROM BLUE

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME FEATURING THE CLASSIC HITS OF DOC POMUS & MORT SHUMAN

A TEENAGER IN LOVE H SWEETS FOR MY SWEET HIS LATEST FLAME H VIVA LAS VEGAS H HERE I GO AGAIN SUSPICION H SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME AND MANY MORE From the team that brought you the huge success that is Dreamboats and Petticoats, Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60’s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ‘n’ Roll classic. This nostalgic, feel-good journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ’63.

For the first time without their parents the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

Photos include previous cast

BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN MON 27 JUN - SAT 2 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm G C S Details page 39 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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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE MURDER MYSTERY

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LOUISE JAMESON STARS IN

‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

MON 27 JUN - SAT 2 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances in London. This record-breaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand in 2016 starring Louise Jameson (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Doc Martin) as Mrs Boyle.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. www.MousetrapOnTour.com

AGATHA CHRISTIE FAN CLUB Band A £25, Band B £20 (Mon - Thu) GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A-C) £17.50 Best Available rate (Thu mat) G C S Details page 39 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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‘A COLOURFUL AND CONTAGIOUS ROCK MUSICAL THE BEST OF ITS SORT SINCE JERSEY BOYS’ THE TIMES

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THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Sunny Afternoon tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom.

Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations.

Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new ‘GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL’ (THE TIMES) that will make your spirits soar.

With music and lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon’s faultless musicianship and brilliant songs come together for a moving portrayal of The Kinks’ amazing journey during the youthful, rebellious 1960s.

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE! Production photos by Kevin Cummins from current West End production

FRI 19 - SAT 27 AUG Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm SENIOR / STUDENT £25 (Band A) £20 (Band B) Thu mat GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) G C S Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £15 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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An all new production of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy comes to 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 and 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.

Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music.

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.

Alexandra Burke will not be performing as ‘Deloris Van Cartier’ on any matinée performances

MON 29 AUG - SAT 3 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm 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 39 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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ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED DANCE EVENTS OF 2016

GISELLE Don’t miss the world premiere of choreographer Akram Khan’s new version 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.

‘I AM EAGER TO START THE CREATION OF GISELLE. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL AND ICONIC PIECE, AND I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO BRINGING MY OWN TAKE, TOGETHER WITH MY COLLABORATORS AND THE WONDERFUL ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET DANCERS’, says Akram Khan.

Akram Khan choreographed the award-winning Dust, performed at the Palace Theatre last year as part of English National Ballet’s Lest We Forget. Giselle has been named one of the must-see cultural events of 2016 by The Independent, The Times, The Sunday Times and The Mail on Sunday.

Giselle is co-produced by Manchester International Festival and Sadler’s Wells, London

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Photo Jean Louis Fernandez

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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 39 TICKETS FROM £12 £13.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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LOUIS SMITH TAKES TO THE FLOOR

PALACE THEATRE

WITH SPECIAL GUEST STAR OLYMPIAN AND STRICTLY COME DANCING WINNER 2012

LOUIS SMITH

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

The brand new dance show celebrating the world of Ballroom and Latin dance.

Also featuring Robin Windsor and other professionals from Strictly Come Dancing alongside world-champion Ballroom and Latin Dancers Keep Dancing features all of your favourite styles of dance in one fast paced, high intensity production.

With dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography, Keep Dancing is guaranteed to have you dancing in to the night and having a fab-u-louis time.

SPECIAL GUEST

ROBIN WINDSOR

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off if booked before 1 July Tue - Thu perfs (Band A & B) 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) SENIOR £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)

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‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ THE OBSERVER

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‘THE STAGE VERSION OF THE HIT FILM IS ELECTRIC’ BIRMINGHAM MAIL

THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the record-breaking musical is even better than before in this all new production.

The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns, following two blockbuster West End runs and two hit UK Tours, featuring the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

★★★★★

‘A FABULOUS FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES’ BRISTOL POST

‘LOOKING FOR ECSTASY, DIRTY DANCING DELIVERS’ TIME OUT

www.dirtydancingontour.com

MON 10 - SAT 15 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Fri early 5.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu & Fri early (Band A - C) GROUPS 20+ £6 off Mon - Thu & Fri early (Band A - C) GROUPS 50+ £7 off Mon - Thu & Fri early (Band A - C) G C Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £12.50 £15.40 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!

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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?

ASK A MEMBER OF STAFF OR JUST GRAB A SEATBACK MENU!

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 £61 (Band A) G C Details page 39 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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Download the app to order from the comfort of your seat in the auditorium to enjoy bestvalue cold beverages, ice cream and snacks.

No need to get up! A most helfpul member of our staff will then deliver it right to you.

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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 one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.

Written by multi Brit-Award winner Dave Stewart and Grammy award winning Glen Ballard, with a script by Bruce Joel Rubin based on his OSCAR winning screenplay, Ghost brings all the romance and magic of the classic story to life with stunning music and illusions.

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A CHARMING, KOOKY AND HILARIOUS 1950S MUSICAL SCI-FI SPOOF FROM THE PRODUCERS OF AVENUE Q

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RHYDIAN ROBERTS MON 31 OCT - SAT 5 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Seymour Krelborn, the assistant at Mushnik’s Flower Shop in downtrodden Skid Row, becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a strange and exotic plant. He names it Audrey II in order to impress glamorous Audrey, the colleague he’s secretly in love with.

Audrey II quickly starts to wilt, putting Seymour’s job and dream future with Audrey at risk. Accidentally pricking his finger, Seymour discovers Audrey II needs a little more than plant food to thrive. The plant grows into a bad-tempered, foul-mouthed carnivore whose voracious appetite becomes increasingly difficult to satisfy. How far will Seymour go for the woman of his dreams?

With music by the legendary Alan Menken, best known for his numerous Walt Disney film scores, Little Shop of Horrors is a cult film and one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time.

Sell a Door Theatre Company, producer behind recent Avenue Q, American Idiot and Footloose UK Tours, present a Theatr Clwyd production of the critically acclaimed musical.

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A Theatre Clwyd Production 2015 - Photography by Catherine Ashmore

GROUPS 10+ £22.50 Mon - Thu (Band A) £18 Mon - Thu (Band B) £15 Mon - Thu (Band C) G C S Details page 39 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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FIZZTICKLING FUN AND WIZZPOPPING MAGIC

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‘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

TUE 15 - SAT 19 NOV Tue 1.30pm & 7pm Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 10.30am & 7pm Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm SCHOOLS £10 plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased. Extra teachers £10 CHILDREN £15 G C S Details page 39 TICKETS FROM £21 £22.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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PALACE THEATRE

Don’t miss your chance to see this multi-award winning sensation when the tour arrives at the Palace Theatre, Christmas 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 northern mining town, 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.

‘FUNNY, TOUCHING AND SHAMELESSLY ENJOYABLE’ THE INDEPENDENT

Please note that Billy Elliot the Musical contains some strong language.

For further information, please call the box office.

Photography by Alastair Muir, from the West End 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 39 TICKETS FROM £22 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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ALL STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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

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With Genies by the lamp-load, belly-busting comedy, chart-topping songs, bags of family fun, audience participation, pantoland’s biggest, boo-able baddie and, just maybe, a real flying carpet this is the pantomime dreams are made of!

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Enter the cave of wonders, rub the magic lamp and be transported to this fun fairytale world. With an all-star cast to be announced, the 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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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)

DIRECT FROM A RECORD BREAKING WEST END RUN

PALACE THEATRE

★★★H★

‘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 O E L IV 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!

EARLY BIRD OFFER

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

★★★★★

BOOK TICKETS BEFORE SUN 1 MAY FOR MON & TUE PERFS AND GET A FREE DRINK* QUOTE COMMITMENTS

‘BLOWS THE ROOF OFF!’ MAGIC FM

Photos of previous cast *Bottle of Carlsberg (500ml), Glass of house wine (175ml) or soft drink (Prem & Band A only)

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 / SENIOR £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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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

PUCCINI LA BOHÈME One of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer.

This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Muzetta’s Waltz.

‘AUTHENTIC, TENDER AND PASSIONATE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH VERDI NABUCCO WITH THE FAMOUS CHORUS OF THE HEBREW SLAVES 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. This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and jealousy.

‘WORTH GOING A LONG WAY TO HEAR’

LA BOHÈME WED 3 MAY 2017 7.30pm NABUCCO THU 4 MAY 2017 7.30pm AIDA FRI 5 & SAT 6 MAY 2017 7.30pm SCHOOLS / COLLEGES £14 (Band C) GROUPS 10+ £25 Best Available (Band A & B) BOOK TWO OPERAS and save 15% BOOK THREE OPERAS and save 20%

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VERDI AIDA

TICKETS FROM £16.50 £19.40 online/phone

THE GRANDEST OF ALL OPERAS Traditionally staged, this lavish production with amazing special effects includes spectacular ballet sequences, stunning sets inspired by the Valley of the Kings and costumes taken from designs found in tomb paintings.

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PALACE THEATRE

All operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles

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

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOW

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SUN 15 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25.50* £28.40 online/phone G Over 30 years, The Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated history’s most successful decade of music. Commonly referred to as an institution on the 60s circuit, SS60s is the UK’s original and premier sixties show, bringing you classic hits performed by the original hit makers.

THE INVISIBLE DOT LTD

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LIVE AT THE MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE THU 26 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20* £22.90 online/phone The Invisible Dot Ltd’s mixed bill series gets off to a flying start with an incredible show featuring cult tech wizard Adam Buxton ransacking his laptop and digging out the best nuggets from the past couple of years, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and cult poet Tim Key, comedy rock star Nick Helm. And more to be announced!

JULIAN CLARY THE JOY OF MINCING

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FRI 27 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23* £25.90 online/phone C The Joy of Mincing is Julian’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian. There is so much to tell you; the ups and downs of his sordid love life, the true account of how he saved Dame Joan Collins’ life, and don’t start him on the perils of his DIY electrical home enema kit.

Come and witness a masterclass in camp comedy.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

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SAT 28 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50* £27.40 online/phone Starring Linda Nolan (The Nolans), Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders) and Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) this hysterical comedy is set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges.

RETURN OF THE GRUMPY OLD WOMEN

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FIFTY SHADES OF BEIGE

THU 16 JUN 8pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone Returning after a sell-out spring 2015 tour the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake and actress and singer Kate Robbins.

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

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FRI 17 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50* £26.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the band’s definitive sound has won mass audience acclaim. Featuring classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes and many more including a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey.

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS THE VEGAS SHOW

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Having played to most of the Western World (over 35 countries and in 6 languages), this latest incarnation comes fresh from sin city itself, Las Vegas, and features all of your favourites, including the Eiffel Tower, the Loch Ness Monster, the Pelican and of course, the iconic Hamburger.

This is a non-sexual show and does contain full frontal male nudity.

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

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THU 8 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27* £29.90 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 G S 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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atgtickets.com/manchester (Bkg/trns fees apply) Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of between £2.85 - £4; events with an * carry a 1% per tickets booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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

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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 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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by buying the Blue Label

Afternoon tea just £10 per person

B L U E L A B E L £15 A DRINK AT THE BAR VARIETY BOX which includes: BOTTLE OF WINE (187ml) or WATER (330ml) CORKERS CRISPS YOGURT COVERED RAISINS BEECHDEAN ICE-CREAM† A HOUSE PROGRAMME (or theatre gift if not available) †

Only in Variety Boxes with water

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