Gordon Craig Theatre Brochure - Spring Summer 2024

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BOX OFFICE 01438 363 200 www.gordon-craig.co.uk SPRING SUMMER 2024 WHAT’S ON

DREAMBOYS STRIPPED BACK

Thu 16 May 8pm

Brace yourself for an electrifying night of unadulterated pleasure and indulge in the “Dreamboys: Stripped Back” 2024 Worldwide Tour. Be part of our explosive, immersive, and seductive dance show as the Dreamboys take the stage. Allow yourself to be intoxicated by raw energy and magnetic charisma.

£32.50, £30.50

DREAMCOAT STARS

Fri 17 May 7.30pm

Experience the powerful star vocals of four phenomenal leading men from the hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics. Experience the UK’s biggest and best night of musical smash-hits.

£29

STEVENAGE DARTS SHOWDOWN

Fri 17 May 7.30pm

The Stevenage Showdown 2024 may be the best line up ever with 6 Major champions on the bill: Luke Humphries, Gerywn Price, Jonny Clayton, Simon Whitlock, Fallon Sherrock and Bobby George. The players will be taking on crowd members and ending the night with 3 classic challenge matches of world class darts.

Platinum VIP £242, VIP £82, Table £38, Tiered £28

ABBA FOREVER

Sat 18 May 2.30pm, 7.30pm

The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing the line up.

£31.50

1 MAY
SOLD OUT CONCERT HALL Line up subject to change.

BALLET CYMRU: ROMEO A JULIET

Fri 7 Jun 7.30pm

Intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echo through dramatic and lyrical choreography. Exquisite costumes and extraordinary video projections create a world of danger and excitement where two young lovers are caught in an age-old feud.

£30.50, Conc £2 off

ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME

Wed 12 Jun 7.30pm

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

"High quality stand-up from a master of observational comedy" - Broadway Baby

THEATRETRAIN’S GOT TALENT

Sun 9 Jun 3pm

Step right up and witness the electrifying spectacle that is “Theatretrain’s Got Talent”! Prepare to be dazzled as over 200 talented performers take the stage to showcase their extraordinary abilities in singing, dance, and drama. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of “Theatretrain’s Got Talent”.

£18.50, U16 £16.50

RE-TAKE THAT

Fri 14 Jun 7.30pm

Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage. Keeping you up all night, it’s time to relight your fire and let Re-Take That entertain you in style. Don’t miss out on watching the world come alive tonight.

£29.50

AGES 14+

£32

3 JUNE

STAGECOACH: I AM

Sat 15 Jun 6.30pm

Stagecoach Stevenage Main Stages present “I AM” an empowering, confidence building show of self discovery through Musical Theatre. Join us as we celebrate our students in an incredible night of theatre with musical and pop hits!

£18.50, U16 £15.50

AN EVENING WITH TREVOR AND GARY

Wed 19 Jun 7.30pm

That’ll Be The Day’s Trevor Payne and Gary Anderson take their double act on tour! Over 6,000 shows. 40 years of history. One unforgettable night of music, stories, and laughter. Get ready to travel back in time and relive That’ll Be The Day’s sensational history like never before!

£27

EMERALD DANCE ACADEMY

Sun 16 Jun 2.30pm

Dancing Through The Decades celebrates music and dance from decades as early as the 1920s right through to the present time! You will see genres including The Charleston, Ballet, Contemporary, Street Dance, Musical Theatre and Bollywood Dance performed by children as young as 3 through to adults!

£18.50, U16 & 60+ £16.50

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'

Thu 20 Jun 7.30pm

Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Stevenage with the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular. Summer of ’69, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Livin’ on a Prayer, Sweet Child O’ Mine, China in Your Hand – 30 hits, a sizzling cast, fantastic costumes and amazing light show.

£33

4 JUNE

- Broadway Baby - The Skinny - Mumble Theatre

- Ask the Ushers

Say It Again, Sorry? presents The Importance of Being… Earnest? Written by Joshua King, Simon Paris and Say It Again, Sorry? Straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue.

You might think you know this chaotic story of love, mistaken identity and double-lives, but you have never seen it like this before. Filled with wicked Wildean wit and bursting with Bunburying, join us for a hilarious and unpredictable twist on the world’s favourite comedy classic.

£28, £25, £22, U25 £22

5 JUNE
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★
★★★★★ SAT 22 - SUN 23 JUN 7.30PM

THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES

Fri 5 Jul 7.30pm

It's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, The Bee Gees. This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers' incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin' alive!

£33

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

Wed 10 Jul 7.30pm

Rhythm of the Dance returns to the UK with a new production as part of its 25th Anniversary global tour. Join us on a journey through Ireland’s history from the ancient, rich in legend and myth, to the modern, urban Ireland that we see today, bursting with talent.

£35, £32.50

HERTS INCLUSIVE THEATRE

Thu 11 Jul 7pm

Herts Inclusive Theatre is proud to present a double-bill performance: ‘Twisted Tales’, a grisly, hilarious version of Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs by HIT Children’s Theatre. ‘And Then There Were No Pies Left!’ Solve the case in this quirky murder mystery by HIT Youth Theatre.

THE RAT PACK LIVE IN CONCERT

Fri 12 Jul 7.30pm

Get ready to swing into the Golden Age of Hollywood and experience the timeless sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr with The Rat Pack - Live In Concert. Featuring all of The Rat Pack’s timeless charm, this is an unforgettable night of entertainment that will have you reminiscing about this legacy.

£35, £32.50, £28

7 JULY

1pm & 6pm

SUNDAY 14TH JULY 2024

KRISTIE LOUISE DANCE ACADEMY

Sun 14 Jul 1pm, 6pm

Kristie Louise Dance Academy proudly presents Iconic. Join our 6th annual showcase, from ages 3-18 plus our adult cast, offering a wide style of dance & performing arts. Out of the shadows, into the spotlight, BE ICONIC.

£20, Conc £17

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

Sat 20 Jul 7.30pm

As seen on the BBC, brace yourself for this award winning smash hit GIRLS NIGHT OUT with Flat and the Curves, the comedy girl band that’s leaving a trail of sequins across the UK in 2024! This powerhouse, glittery cabaret is a fierce blend of outrageous vocals, rip-roaring humour and unapologetic horniness!

£29

COUNTRY ROADS

Thu 18 Jul 7.30pm

Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics! Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as, for one night only, we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music. Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers... this is the Lost in Music of Country!

£33

IDENTITY DANCE: LIMITLESS

Sun 21 Jul 2.30pm, 5pm

Identity Dance proudly presents our annual performance featuring talented dancers performing street dance, classical ballet, gymnastics and musical theatre. This show features a variety of music and styles to keep the whole family entertained.

£17, U10 £12

8 JULY
presents
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LEGEND THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY

Fri 13 Sep 7.30pm

Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Together they recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’ and more.

£33

THE SEARCHERS EXPERIENCE

Sun 15 Sept 7.30pm

Spencer James was the lead vocalist and guitarist with 60s legends The Searchers for 37 years. For one night only Spencer James along with drummer Richie Burns will be performing and chatting about life with the supergroup, with the Spencer James Band performing all 15 hits from the music of the sensational 60s.

£27

SIMON BRODKIN SCREWED UP

Sat 14 Sept 8pm

After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to Stevenage’s Gordon Craig Theatre.

£26.50

AGES 14+

21ST CENTURY TENNESSEE

Fri 20 Sept 7.30pm

The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show! Get ready to experience the passion of 21st-century country music as we pay homage to the genre’s biggest stars.

£29.50

CONCERT HALL

9 SEPTEMBER

MUSICALS

THE ULTIMATE LIVE BAND SING-ALONG!

Sat 21 - Sun 22 Sept 7.30pm

Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before! Join us for an unforgettable night that will have you singing and dancing in your seats. This isn't your average sit-andwatch show - it's a wild, interactive, and seriously rockin' musical theatre experience.

£31.50, U16 £25.50

Tue 24 Sept 7.30pm

VINTAGE BOYS ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW

Thu 26 Sept 7.30pm

Re-live the sounds of the 50’s & 60’s as The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll is authentically recreated by The Vintage Boys. With immaculate 3-part harmony, slick choreography, sharp suits and the backing of an incredible live band, the boys perfectly capture the look and sound of the golden era.

£27

Join Neil Brand, composer, writer, broadcaster, musician with his all-new show about the immortal comedy duo. Neil is a world expert on music for silent film & comedy with his original improvised scores performed live. Fully illustrated with stills, clips (silent & sound), this show promises gales of laughter throughout.

AN EVENING WITH LAUREL AND HARDY £23

WILD BOYS

Fri 27 Sept 7.30pm

The N°1 tribute to the music of the 80’s. Wild Boys are widely recognised as the best LIVE 80s band in the UK today. Wild Boys pride themselves on their amazing and entertaining show. Expect to hear hits from Duran Duran, Erasure, Phil Collins, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Prince, Queen and more.

£31.50

10 SEPTEMBER

REVPRO BRITISH J CUP

Sat 28 Sept 6.30pm

Eight of the best will battle it out for the prestigious, internationally recognised British J Cup as the best wrestlers in the world come to Stevenage for an actionpacked evening of entertainment suitable for the whole family! Do something different & make a night to remember!

£19, Conc £16, Family x 4 £56

SUNDOWN

Sun 29 Sept 3.30pm

In aid of Sri Lankan children financial support (scholarship) for education.

Artists from Sri Lanka - Band News with Sarith Surith. Artists: Senanayake Weraliyadda, Miss Kanchana Anuradhi, Raveen Kanishka

LOST IN MUSIC

£100, £75, £65, £55, U12

CONCERT HALL

Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. Re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge, Chic and more. Lose yourself in the music and leave your worries behind!

Sat 28 & Sun 29 Sept 7.30pm £35

BEST OF QUEEN THE BREAK FREE TOUR

Wed 2 - Thu 3 Oct 7.30pm £31.50

Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.

11 OCTOBER
£35 CONCERT HALL

BEN ELTON AUTHENTIC STUPIDITY

Fri 4 Oct 7.30pm

The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is back on the road with his new show. Ben first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980’s, hosting Channel 4’s ground breaking Saturday Live and has been setting the standard for gag filled, taboo busting, tonsil rattling, mind expanding stand-up ever since!

£34.50

CONCERT HALL

FASTLOVE

Sat 5 Oct 7.30pm

Direct from London's West End, this is the world's favourite George Michael celebration! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!

£35

JIMMY CARR LAUGHS FUNNY

Sat 5 Oct 7pm, 9.30pm

Chambers Touring Ltd Presents JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY. If you like fastpaced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.

Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

£37 CONCERT HALL SOLD OUT

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

Wed 9 Oct 7.30pm

Roll up, roll up... a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment - the UK's longest running burlesque show. Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

£33.50

AGES 18+

12 OCTOBER

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Thu 10 - Sat 12 Oct 7.30pm

Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy with That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s longest-running theatre show. Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes.

£29.50

AGES 12+

BEYOND THE VEIL

Sun 13 Oct 2.30pm

Celebrating the timeless art of Belly Dancing: from ancient roots to modern mastery and fusion dance.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE LIVE!

Fri 11 Oct 7.30pm

The ELO Experience - The world’s foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With sensational string section, stunning light show and large screen projection. Why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

£27

CONCERT HALL

THINK FLOYD

Thu 17 Oct 7.30pm

Think Floyd pride themselves in faithfully recreating Pink Floyd’s timeless music, backed by their dedicated team of sound and lighting engineers and an impressive laser light show, this exciting production will recreate all the at-mosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.

£18

£31.50

13 OCTOBER

CARL HUTCHINSON TODAY YEARS OLD

Fri 18 Oct 7.30pm

Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills & ability to hold an audience is second to none. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy, a night out with this Geordie is guaranteed to have you belly laughing from start to finish.

£19.50

AGES 14+

THE LAST DAYS OF DISCO

Fri 18 Oct 7.30pm

The greatest disco show on earth, a complete history of the genre from the 70s into The Last Days of Disco the 80s. A set list like no other show, classics from Irene Cara, Lipps Inc, Debarge, The Pointer Sisters, Shalamar, Evelyn Champagne King, Kool And The Gang, Stephanie Mills, Chic and more.

£29.50

CONCERT HALL

ABBAMANIA

Sat 19 Oct 7.30pm

This show returns as part of ABBAMANIA’s 25th Anniversary Tour, hits include the 1974 Eurovision song contest winner ‘Waterloo’ ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Mamma Mia’ will ensure you’re dancing in the aisles.

£29.50

TOTALLY TINA

Sun 20 Oct 7.30pm

The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular. Come shake a tail feather with the UK's supreme Tina - Justine Riddoch - and her talented cast. Supported by her supertalented band and dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates those famed live performances

£28

14 OCTOBER

WALK RIGHT BACK

THE EVERLY BROTHERS' STORY

Wed 23 Oct 7.30pm

Prepare to immerse yourself in the timeless classics that defined an era with Walk Right Back! Featuring smash-hits including 'Bye Bye Love' and 'All I Have to Do Is Dream', embark on a journey filled with those signature riffs and unforgettable harmonies, encapsulating the legendary sound of the Everly Brothers.

£28

SIMON & GARFUNKEL

THROUGH THE YEARS

Fri 25 Oct 7.30pm

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as 'simply breath-taking'.

£33

DREAMS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Thu 24 Oct 7.30pm

One of the UK's top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Shows. UK Fleetwood Mac are a high calibre, professional band of experienced and accomplished musicians who have come together to recreate the sound, look and feel of the legendary band itself.

£31.50

STEVE BACKSHALL

Sun 27 Oct 2pm, 6pm

Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. Stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science and big screen footage from his two decades in TV.

£27

CONCERT HALL

15 OCTOBER

THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

Sun 27 Oct 7.30pm

The Shake it Up Baby Tour. Come together, right now – for the sensational The Magic of the Beatles. The incredible cast not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they generate the famed excitement of The Beatles – even including the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour.

£33

TALON THE BEST OF EAGLES

Wed 30 Oct 7.30pm

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and ‘TO THE LIMIT 2024’ will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit and many more.

£28.50

SWAN LAKE

Thu 31 Oct 7.30pm

Classical Ballet and Opera House Presents Swan Lake - a timeless ballet with exquisite dancing. Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. After last year’s successful tour, Classical Ballet & Opera House returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake.

£40, Conc

£38, U16

£26

THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

Fri 1 Nov 7.30pm

The UK’s leading live guitar-fest journeys through 50 years of iconic hits from legends Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Albert Lee, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

£29.50

16 OCTOBER

Sat 2 Nov 7.30pm

Art pop and rock icons 10cc have announced additional concerts to their The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour for Autumn 2024. With 11 UK Top Ten hits including 3 number 1’s, 10cc’s extra shows come off the back of the band’s most successful UK tour to date. 10cc

£44.50, £40.50

CONCERT HALL

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

Fri 8 Nov 7.30pm

50 plus years in entertainment and comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining thousands and thousands of fans annually up and down the country. Come and join him for his 2025 tour plus support - Not Meant To Offend Its Simply Comedy Tour.

£30

CONCERT HALL

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Sat 2 - Sun 3 Nov 7.30pm

It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year. You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics.

£35

SIMON REEVE

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Sat 9 Nov 7.30pm

Join one of the world's most adventurous travellers on his new UK tour. Simon will share stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs from his journeys that have taken him to more than 120 countries across the world. With behind the scenes footage and stunning imagery.

£32

CONCERT HALL

17 NOVEMBER

BOOKING INFORMATION

HOW TO BOOK

You can book online 24 hours a day at gordon-craig. co.uk. The Box Office phones lines are currently open Mon-Fri 10am- 4.30pm. On performance days the box office will open for in person bookings a minimum of two hours before the start of the show until 15 minutes after curtain up. Please be advised that 30 minutes prior to each performance in person callers at the Box Office will be given priority over telephone callers. Please note that transaction fees may apply.

METHODS OF PAYMENT

Please pay by card where possible. Visa, MasterCard and Maestro are accepted. Cash and Gordon Craig Theatre vouchers are also accepted. E-tickets are available at the time of purchase or can be held at the Box Office for collection. Postage is available at £1.50.

RESERVATIONS

Tickets may be reserved for three working days, without payment, subject to availability but must be confirmed with payment or cancelled no later than 24 hours before the performance. Any unpaid tickets not confirmed by this time will be released for sale.

BABES IN ARMS

Under 18 Months are generally only admitted for children’s shows and at our discretion.

REFUND & RESALES

We regret that tickets cannot be refunded unless a performance is postponed or cancelled when only the face value of the ticket will be refunded. Tickets may be accepted for re-sale once a performance has sold out but there is no guarantee of sale. The face value of re-sold tickets will be refunded to a credit note; tickets may be exchanged for a different performance within the run of the same show. All exchanges and re-sales are at the management’s discretion and are subject to a 10% administration fee.

CONCESSIONS

Where offered, Concessions prices related to Under 16’s, full-time students, senior citizens, unwaged and the registered disabled. You may be asked for proof of your discount eligibility. A family ticket constitutes four tickets of which at least one must be an adult and one other must be a child. Only one discount can apply to a ticket. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

GROUP BOOKINGS

We welcome group bookings for any performance, and discounts are available where stated. Group bookings will be held for one month or until a sellout whichever is sooner. Please advise us if any of your group has specific access needs, or requires a wheelchair position. For further information please call the Box Office today on 01438 363 200. Group bookings also receive an extended reservation period.

DATA PROTECTION

We will record booking contact details at the time of booking to enable communication in the event of a cancellation. With consent, customer details will also be used to provide relevant information about forthcoming events at The Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre. In accordance with the Data Protection Act, these details will not be shared with any third parties.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Smoking, the use of electronic cigarettes and the use of cameras or any kind of recording apparatus such as mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the auditorium. Latecomers may be asked to wait for a suitable pause in the programme before being shown to their seats. Changes to the programme, cast, seating and pricing are at the discretion of the management.

Ticket prices are inclusive of a venue levy and applies to all tickets sold. A transaction fee will be added to each online and telephone booking.

PARKING

There are a number of Stevenage Borough Council car parks located around the vicinity of the Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre. Patrons using these car parks for an evening performance are advised to pre-pay for their tokens at the pay station if arriving after 6.00pm, as a fixed rate then applies. This will help to reduce the volume of traffic queuing at the end of the evening.

There are limited parking spaces available for Blue Badge Holders, these are located on the service road at the front of the theatre, these spaces are subject to the usual restrictions, are policed by traffic wardens and cannot be pre-booked.

Please note that patrons are unable to park in the Stevenage Leisure Park. This is operated by a private company and your vehicle may be clamped.

Information within this brochure correct at time of print. Changes to the programme, show timings, cast, seating, booking fees and pricing are at the discretion of management.

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