Grand Opera House York April-July 2018

W H AT ’ S O N | A P R I L - J U LY 2 0 18 HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL BIG HAIR AND BIG DREAMS ARRIVE IN YORK

Welcome to the Grand Opera House’s Summer 2018 What’s On Guide...

An amazing programme of spectacular shows is on its way to the Grand Opera House York!

Vienna Festival Ballet return with the beautiful ballet, Swan Lake; this is followed by the ever popular Pick me Up Theatre performing The Wizard of Oz. We’re also welcoming popular shows including The Kite Runner, The Play That Goes Wrong, Summer Holiday and Hairspray. With so much to look forward to plus our wonderful variety of one night shows, you’ll be stuck for choice!

What’s On this season

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

Find out more about our dazzling selection of Spring/Summer productions.

Can you spot your favourite?

Brian Conley The TV funnyman comes to York with a new show with an intriguing title – Brian Conley: The Greatest Entertainer (in his Price Range).

We’ll leave it to you to decide if you agree…

The Play That Goes Wrong

Dirty Dancing Nobody puts Baby in the corner… and you’ll have the time of your life in this brilliant version of the film and stage favourite.

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

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FRIDAY 27TH APRIL – SATURDAY 5TH MAY

When a tornado rips its way through Dorothy’s Kansas farm, she finds herself whisked away with her dog Toto, to the wonderful land of Oz. All alone in this enchanted world of wild forests, munchkins, witches and wizards, they set off on a magical journey, wondering how they will ever get home. Along the way, they meet the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion, who join Dorothy in her quest to find the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. An amateur production by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Ltd. of New York Book by L. Frank Baum Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Director Robert Readman Musical Director Sam Johnson

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MON – WED 7PM, THU – SAT 7.30PM SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £2 off GROUPS Best offer – £2 off per ticket for groups of 10+ GRAND OPERA HOUSE ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF LOCALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTIONS

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TUESDAY 8TH – SATURDAY 12TH MAY

Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Derek Nicol & Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment proudly present the Nottingham Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse production of

HHHHH ‘the best page-to-stage

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Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini Directed by Giles Croft

HHHHH ‘a truly contemporary cultural phenomenon’

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‘THERE IS A WAY TO BE GOOD AGAIN.’

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Direct from the West End, this haunting tale of friendship follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Based on the bestselling novel, The Kite Runner begins in Afghanistan, a divided country on the verge of war where two childhood friends are about to be torn apart.

It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament.

But neither boy can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.

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TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £20 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tue 8 May GROUPS Best offer – £9.50 off per ticket for groups of 20+ AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 12 May 2.30pm SCHOOLS GROUP OFFERS AVAILABLE

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‘I FEARED I WAS GOING TO HYPERVENTILATE.’ DAILY M AIL

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning 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+

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Hailed ‘A GUT-BUSTING HIT’ – New York Times, The Play That Goes Wrong has won a host of celebrity endorsements, ‘WE LAUGHED UNTIL THE TEARS RAN DOWN OUR FACES, IT HAS TO BE SEEN’ – Joanna Lumley ‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW WE’VE SEEN! IF YOU CAN GET A TICKET, GO!’ – Ant and Dec.

MON – SAT 7.30PM XXX WED –&XXX SAT 0.00PM MATS 2.30PM XXX & XXX MATS 0.00PM TICKETS FROM £15.90 TICKETS FROM £0 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 14 May ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £0 off XXX 00 XXX GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups GROUPS Best – £0 off of 10+ plus 1 inoffer 10 tickets freeper ticket for groups of 00+ XXX – XXX plus 1 in 00 tickets free AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 19 May 2.30pm (Limited availability) STUDENT RATE £16.90 WED 16 MAY CONNECT WITHAVAILABLE US

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BEST NEW COMEDY WINNER TONY AWARD® WINNER

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‘GENUINELY HILARIOUS. BOY, DOES IT HIT THE FUNNY BONE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘RIDICULOUSLY FUNNY’ THE TIMES

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EDITORIAL

How to Turn Chaos Into

COMEDY GOLD The Meteoric Rise of The Play That Goes Wrong

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.

Photography by Robert Day

What started out as an intimate show in a 60seat 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.

“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.

“Our comedy has a universal appeal, being about physical clowning,” says Lewis. “We’ve all

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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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TUESDAY 29TH MAY – SATURDAY 2ND JUNE

RAY QUINN STARS IN THE HAPPIEST OF ALL MUSICALS!

Based on the iconic 1960s film starring Cliff Richard, Don and his mates are on a fun-packed boys’ trip on a London bus in search of a good time and a brilliant summer.

Their journey is full of fun, laughter, hit songs, and of course romance, as along the way they meet and travel around Europe with a girl band and a young American pop star who is running away from home!

Don’t miss Summer Holiday…

And look out for the London bus!

TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £14 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £3.50 off Tue 29 & Wed 30 May GROUPS Best offer – £9.50 off per ticket for groups of 20+ MIDWEEK SENIORS MATINEE £20

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MONDAY 9TH – SATURDAY 14TH JULY

THE LATEST STAR-STUDDED CHAPTER IN THE CLASSIC THRILLER SERIES

‘A MASTERPIECE OF CHILLING STAGE NOIR...

NOT TO BE MISSED.’ – The Royal Borough Observer Building on the phenomenal decade long success of The Agatha Christie Company, which sold over two million tickets around the UK, comes a new thrilling chapter from ‘the king of the detective thriller’ Edgar Wallace.

When Inspector Tanner is called in to investigate a ruthless murder at Mark’s Priory, the grand ancestral home of the Lebanon family, he quickly discovers that nothing is quite as it seems. As Tanner moves closer to the heart of the mystery he uncovers a shocking and closely guarded secret.

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 9 Jul STARRING

GRAY O’BRIEN RULA LENSKA DENIS LILL PHILIP LOWRIE APRIL PEARSON BEN NEALON GLENN CARTER

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GROUPS Best offer – £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ plus 1 in 10 tickets free THE CLASSIC THRILLER THEATRE COMPANY RETURN TO YORK

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TIME FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT A TIME FOR CULTURE

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET SWAN LAKE One of the world’s most enchanting and enduring love stories.

THE KITE RUNNER Set in Afghanistan, this haunting story explores personal relationships, guilt and redemption.

SIR RANULPH FIENNES LIVING DANGEROUSLY An evening in the company of ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’

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FAMILY TIME

JUSTIN’S BAND Time to sing, dance and learn, accompanied by a lot of exciting musical instruments!

THE WIZARD OF OZ TELETUBBIES LIVE Join Dorothy and friends on the Say ‘eh o!’ to the cutest quartet yellow brick road to Oz. But will the on the planet as they Teletubbies_Generic_35x42.indd 1 sing, dance 19/01/2018 Wizard be all that he seems? and play.

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TIME TO LAUGH OUT LOUD

GRUMPY OLD WOMEN Come and have a cackle with the funniest, grumpiest, gals in town.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG If splitting your sides is wrong, that’s another thing this haphazard group of can add to their list!

BRIAN CONLEY STILL THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER – IN HIS PRICE RANGE And his Mum says he’s worth every penny.

THU 19 APR

MON 14 – SAT 19 MAY

FRI 25 MAY

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EDITORIAL

Why Pace

LOVES TO PARTY Hairspray is a Ball for TV Comedian Norman Pace

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Norman Pace is perhaps best known as half of the comedy duo Hale and Pace, famous for sketch shows and characters such as nightclub bouncers the Two Rons. But alongside his television persona, Norman has also forged a successful career in the theatre. He’s currently playing the part of Tracy Turnblad’s joke shop-owning dad Wilbur in the UK tour of Hairspray. We found a few minutes to chat with him about being back onstage and the delights of the infectious, ever-popular 1960s musical.

How have you found being on the road with Hairspray?

It’s been fascinating and tiring, but more than anything it has been invigorating. Coming to the end of the show every night and seeing the audiences on their feet cheering and smiling makes everything worth it.

What attracted you to the role of Wilbur?

Wilbur is a fascinating character - he is quirky, wise, strange. I just seem to turn into him as soon as the costume is on. I thought this role, the role of Wilbur, was right for me. I looked at it on paper and it immediately reflected what I’m good at, what I think I do best.

I just knew I really wanted to do this.

What have you enjoyed about being back on the stage?

I think it is the party-like atmosphere, especially with something like Hairspray. So often I can walk into the theatre feeling low or miserable, even tired - especially on a Wednesday matinee, where we have to be at the theatre for 12, which sometimes feels like it’s too early to be jumping around, dancing and singing. But by the time

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the show has finished I can’t help but, with the adrenalin running through my body, feel like I have had the best time and it’s a joy to do it.

Why do you think Hairspray remains so popular?

I think a show like Hairspray has such an enduring appeal because it’s the best night out in the theatre that you can have. Certainly, that’s what I have found the audiences have said. It is beautifully structured, incredibly well written, very energetic, great songs and it’s funny to boot!

Do you have a preference between performing live and recording for television and film?

I prefer stage. It is the party atmosphere and if you get a mistake then you have another seven chances that week to make it right. There is a lot more pressure with television - the pressure is enormous when the camera is right there in front of you, in your face. You have very little rehearsal and there is a shorter time to give a convincing character performance, every time.

There isn’t the freedom to learn, discover the character and the different ways you can do it, like onstage.

What was it that inspired you to go into musical theatre?

It was a natural thing for me to go into musical theatre really; I have a background in singing and acting. I used to sing in choirs and Gilbert and Sullivan operas when I was an amateur. I learnt that if you want to survive in this business, you have to use everything you know and since I can sing, I had to use that in my career.

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‘AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM.’ THE OBS ERVER

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to York 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. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heart-throb Link Larkin along the way!

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!

‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW’ T H E G U A RDIAN

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MONEY FOR NOTHING DIRE STRAITS TRIBUTE

ENGLAND LEGENDS LIVE

Money For Nothing is a tribute to Dire Straits like no other. Featuring all their legendary hits, audiences are treated to those soaring guitar solos and instantly recognisable riffs by an incredibly talented band in a musical encounter you will never forget.

England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton, Chris Waddle, and ex-Leeds United League Championship winner Tony Dorigo will tell funny stories from their careers and from behind the scenes, ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. VIP tickets available for meet and greet opportunities pre-show.

THU 12 APR 7.30PM

FRI 13 APR 7.30PM

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VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET SWAN LAKE

GRUMPY OLD WOMEN TO THE RESCUE

Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world.

It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.

Music by Tchaikovsky.

Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women – Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper – have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in, ukelele orchestra and novelty fudge-making.

TUE 17 APR 7.30PM

THU 19 APR 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £16.90

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CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC

With over 25 million online views between them and following sold out shows across the globe, five star rave reviews and a run in London’s West End, this cast of top magicians perform daring grand illusions, stunning close-up magic and incredible mind-reading.

JOE LYCETT I’M ABOUT TO LOSE CONTROL AND I THINK JOE LYCETT

Pop in and see Joe Lycett on his brand new stand-up tour, where he’ll be sharing jokes, paintings and some of the pathetic internet trolling he’s been up to recently.

As seen on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI and The Royal Variety Performance. Ages 15+

FRI 20 & SAT 21 APR 7.30PM

SUN 13 MAY 8PM

TICKETS FROM £23.90

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Kisses to Heaven TOUR

JOHN FINNEMORE’S FLYING VISIT

KISSES TO HEAVEN PSYCHIC SALLY

John Finnemore, writer and star of the multi-award Kisses_To_Heaven_69.5x39.5.indd World-renowned psychic, TV and theatre star and19/01/2018 the 1 winning BBC Radio shows John Finnemore’s Souvenir UK’s favourite award-winning medium, Sally Morgan Programme and Cabin Pressure brings his brand new is back and better than ever with her phenomenal live show to the stage! Kids welcome, so long as they interactive stage show. A unique evening not to be laugh in the right places. Actually, that goes for adults missed. Book your tickets now to see this incredible too. psychic in action. This show is investigational and for purposes of entertainment.

TUE 22 MAY 7.30PM

WED 23 MAY 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £29

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ABBA MANIA

BRIAN CONLEY STILL THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER – IN HIS PRICE RANGE

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.

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+

THU 24 MAY 7.30PM

FRI 25 MAY 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £21.15

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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

THE DREAMBOYS

SUN RECORDS WHERE ROCK ’N’ ROLL WAS BORN

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 very best girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible hunks.

The label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Rufus Thomas live on stage. Revisit the recording studio that produced That’s Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line and Whole Lotta Shakin’ with the official concert show.

SAT 16 JUN 7.30PM

SUN 24 JUN 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £26.50

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SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE ROD STEWART STORY

BOOT-LED-ZEPPELIN CELEBRATING LED ZEPPELIN’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

A fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar!

Includes massive hits like, Maggie May and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy.

Featuring classic Led Zeppelin trademarks, the laser pyramid, the flaming gong, together with their sheer presence on stage, Boot-Led-Zeppelin’s new production delivers the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience that takes their audience on a journey back in time.

FRI 29 JUN 7.30PM

SAT 30 JUN 7.30PM

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SIR RANULPH FIENNES LIVING DANGEROUSLY

THE CARPENTERS STORY

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph’s many ambitious endeavours have pushed his endurance levels to the very limits, inspiring generations and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.

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 many more!

WED 25 JUL 7.30PM

THU 26 JUL 7.30PM

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THE DRIFTERS

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM

THU 23 AUG 7.30PM

FRI 24 AUG 8PM

TICKETS FROM £23.75

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ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS

JOAN ARMATRADING THE 2018 TOUR

The Drifters are back on the road performing their classic hits from the last six decades! The Drifters have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President and were named in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed The Works paying tribute to rock legends Queen.

Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of country music royalty! This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy.

As the very first UK female singer/songwriter to gain international success, Joan Armatrading has spent the last 45 years touring and recording. 2018 brings Joan into her 46th year in music and only the second time that she will perform a tour completely solo.

SAT 25 AUG 7.30PM

SUN 23 SEP 7.30PM

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ROSS NOBLE EL HABLADOR

Ross Noble returns to dance around the stage spinning out all the nonsense in his head into a hilarious stand-up show. At some point, he may wander into a shadowy part of the stage and look a bit shadowy.

Suitable for ages 15+

THE GOON SHOW

With its bizarre characters, fantastical plots and hilarious running jokes, The Goon Show burst onto the airwaves of the BBC Home Service in 1951 and changed the face of British comedy. In its creator, Spike Milligan’s centenary year it comes to the stage for the very first time.

SUN 21 OCT 8PM

WED 24 OCT 7.30PM

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VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET THE NUTCRACKER

FASTLOVE A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL

Be swept away on a magical adventure with Vienna Festival Ballet in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time – The Nutcracker. With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is a Christmas treat like no other.

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.

SAT 27 OCT 2.30PM & 7.30PM

THU 25 OCT 7.30PM

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JUSTiN’S

My first theatre show!

BRAND NEW SHOW

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FOR 2018!

Are you ready to be part of Justin’s Band? Because BAFTA award-winning actor Justin Fletcher is going on a musical adventure and we would love you to come and play along with the band!

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Justin’s Band is a brand new show for 2018! Join Justin and his friends on a musical journey singing lots of songs and learning about musical instruments along the way!

There will be bags of fun and laughter and lots of live music from Justin’s Band. So make a musical note in your diary and we will see you there!

See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones.

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Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them. Join in and enjoy beloved features from the TV series along with brand new songs.

‘A PERFECT FIRST-OUTING TO THE THEATRE.’ BLACKPO O L GAZETTE

‘A HUGELY ENJOYABLE SHOW.’ DAILY PO ST

SAT 11AM & 3PM

WED 10AM, THU 1PM

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UNDER 16s – £2 OFF PER TICKET

FAMILY TICKETS FROM £52.90 (Family of 4)

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AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

Here at the Grand Opera York we aim to be accessible and welcoming to all. We offer street level access to the Stalls level, a disabled toilet and 10/11 wheelchair spaces*.

For blind or visually impaired people, our Audio Description service captures the visual elements of a show via a discreet headset. Touch Tours are also available.

Other facilities include a Sennheiser infrared hearing system and some captioned performances.

Assistance dogs are welcome and can be taken into the auditorium.

For access enquiries please contact Megan Conway at meganconway@theambassadors.com or on 01904 678 700.

For access bookings please call 0800 912 6971 or visit our Box Office ATGTICKETS.COM/York

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2.30PM

*Due to the listed building status of our theatre, we do not have a lift.

MONDAY 8TH – SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER

‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME.’

Photographs from the 2016/17 UK & Ireland tour

T H E OB SE R VER

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 production is even better than before in this new tour.

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

MON – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM SAT MAT 3PM TICKETS FROM £21.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Mon 8 Oct GROUPS Best offer – £7 off per ticket for groups of 40+ PREPARE TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

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MONDAY 15 – SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER

‘CHUFFING BRILLIANT.’ T H E D AI L Y MAIL

In 1997, a British film about six out-of-work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm becoming one of the most successful British films ever made. Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production receives standing ovations every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production.

Featuring Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Joe Gill, Kai Owen and James Redmond, with songs DRAMA GAN \ A PLAY BY SIMON BEAUFOY

by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you should… drop absolutely everything and book today!

MON – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15.40 GROUPS Best offer – £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ ENJOY A GRAND PACKAGE AT THE FULL MONTY

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TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER – SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

★★★★

‘AN EXPLOSION OF JOY AND EXCITEMENT!’ THE TIMES

It’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill, as historical figures come alive before you!

TERRIBLE TUDORS From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors!

AWFUL EGYPTIANS From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt!

TUE – SAT 7PM TUE – SAT MATS 2PM TICKETS FROM £14 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off SCHOOL £10 off per ticket plus 1 free teacher for every 10 students HAVE A GIGGLE AND SOMETHING TO NIBBLE WITH OUR VARIETY BOXES

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SATURDAY 10TH – SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

Let the memory live again. Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with our favourite feline characters including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks.

CATS is one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history and to celebrate Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 70th birthday, Pick Me Up are delighted to present the York premiere of this brilliant song and dance spectacular.

Director and choreographer Ali Kirkham, Musical Director Jessica Douglas

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MON – SAT 7.30PM, SUN 3PM SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £2 off GROUPS Best offer – £2 off per ticket for groups of 10+ GRAND OPERA HOUSE ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF LOCALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTIONS

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DIARY April

Wed 25

Sir Ranulph Fiennes – Living Dangerously

7.30pm

Thu 26

The Carpenters Story

8pm

7.30pm

Thu 12

Money For Nothing – Dire Straits Tribute

7.30pm

Fri 13

England Legends Live

7.30pm

August

Sat 14

Justin’s Band

11am & 3pm

Thu 23

The Drifters

Tue 17

Vienna Festival Ballet: Swan Lake

7.30pm

Fri 24

Islands in the Stream

8pm

Thu 19

Grumpy Old Women

7.30pm

Sat 25

One Night Of Queen – Performed

by Garry Mullen and The Works

7.30pm

Joan Armatrading – The 2018 Tour

7.30pm

Fri 20 & Sat 21

Champions Of Magic

7.30pm

Fri 27 – Sat 5 May

The Wizard of Oz

7pm (Mon – Wed) 7.30pm (Thur – Sat) 2.30pm (Sat)

September Sun 23

10am & 1pm

Wed 26 & Thu 27 Teletubbies Live

May Tue 8 – Sat 12

The Kite Runner

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat) Sat 12 May 2.30pm

Sun 13

Joe Lycett – I’m About To Lose Control and I Think Joe Lycett

8pm

Mon 14 – Sat 19 The Play That Goes Wrong

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

October Mon 8 – Sat 13

7.30pm (Mon – Thu & Sat) 5pm & 8.30pm (Fri) 3pm (Sat)

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Mon 15 – Sat 20 The Full Monty

Tue 22

John Finnemore’s Flying Visit

7.30pm

Sun 21

Ross Noble – El Hablador

8pm

Wed 23

Kisses To Heaven – Psychic Sally

7.30pm

Wed 24

The Goon Show

7.30pm

Thu 25

Fastlove – A Tribute To George Michael

7.30pm

Thu 24

ABBA Mania

7.30pm

Fri 25

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

7.30pm

Sat 26

Tim Vine – Sunset Milk Idiot

7.30pm

Sun 27

The Magical Mind of Cory Clagget

6.30pm

Tue 29 – Sat 2 Jun

Summer Holiday

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

The Sensational 60s Experience

7.30pm

Vienna Festival Ballet – The Nutcracker

2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tue 29 – Sat 3 Nov

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians

2pm 7pm

Cats

7.30pm (Mon – Sat) 3pm (Sun) 2.30pm (Sat)

November

June Sat 16

Fri 26 Sat 27

The Dreamboys

7.30pm

Sat 23

Attitude Untamed

2.30 & 7.30pm

Sun 24

Sun Records – The Concert

7.30pm

Wed 27 & Thu 28

Peppa Pig’s Adventure

1pm & 4pm (Wed) 10am & 1pm (Thu)

Fri 29

Some Guys Have all the Luck – The Rod Stewart Story

7.30pm

Sat 30

Boot-Led-Zeppelin – Celebrating Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary

7.30pm

The Case of The Frightened Lady

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Sat 10 – Sat 17

For more shows please look through your What’s On guide or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/York

July Mon 9 – Sat 14

Mon 16 – Sat 21 Hairspray

7.30pm 2.30pm (Wed & Sat)

Audio-Described

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MATINEE CLUB TEA , BISCUITS AND A SHOW?

Come and enjoy the Grand Opera House’s Matinee Club, the perfect way to see a show, have a hot drink and meet other like-minded theatre goers.

For anyone aged 60 plus, you’ll receive free tea or coffee and biscuits served pre-show, starting 45 minutes before curtain up.

Spaces are limited, so book early!

To find out which shows are running a Matinee Club, please pop into the Box Office or contact our ticket centre. Matinee Club tickets are booked along with your show ticket.

TO BOOK VISIT

ATGTICKETS.COM/York* or call 0844 871 3024*

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

BOOKING & VENUE INFORMATION BUY YOUR TICKETS ATGTICKETS.COM/York* Box Office: 0844 871 3024* ATG Theatre Card: 0844 871 7633* Groups: 0333 009 5391† Box Office open Monday – Saturday 12pm – 5.30pm (Open until 15 mins after performance starts – Sundays and Bank Holidays open 1 hour prior to performance start time) *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/York /GrandOperaHouseYork @GrandOperaYork @grandoperahouse_york

PLAN YOUR VISIT We are easy to find and for information on parking, pre-theatre drinks and hospitality please visit; ATGTICKETS.COM/York Grand Opera House York Clifford and Cumberland Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SW

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. Family tickets are now flexi families so can consist of 2, 3 or 4 members in a family. 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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Why not enjoy all the advantages that come with our annual ATG Theatre Card membership? These include priority access, exclusive offers and up to 50% off 4 tickets per booking, so members save on average £77 a year. That’s a lot of extras, for a little price.

Join now at atgtickets.com/membership or call 0844 871 7664* £35 annual price only available to customers purchasing an ATG Theatre Card by Direct Debit payment. £77 annual saving calculated as a per-member average for all member transactions made 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016. ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability.

Full Membership Terms and Conditions are available at atgtickets.com/theatre-card-terms-and-conditions. Prices correct at time of print 01/02/2018. *Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.