Showtime Theatre Trips Jan-April 2023

Showtime Theatre Trips by

BENEFITS OF OUR THEATRE TRIPS / Choose from 39 local boarding points

Jan – April 2023

/ Club Class coaches on all departures / No worries about parking or the underground / Time for refreshments before the show / A great gift idea!

01564 797000 www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk

Showtime Excursions

See the best shows, with the best seats – only with XXXXXXXXXXX

LION KING The Lyceum Theatre, London MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30pm (Stalls) An adaptation of Disney’s much-loved film, this is a spectacular visual feast exploding with glorious colours, stunning effects and the evocative rhythms of Africa. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, at its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba – the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyes lion cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

WEDNESDAY 25th JANUARY 2023 Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive: 11.30am* | Return Henley: 9.00pm*

Price: £76.50

SWAN LAKE Hippodrome, Birmingham MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.00pm (Stalls) Birmingham Royal Ballet revives Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s glorious journey into Swan Lake – with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia performing Tchaikovsky’s superb music live alongside BRB’s spectacular dancers.

Prince Siegfried is out hunting one night when he happens upon a flock of graceful swans. When one of them turns into a beautiful woman named Odette, the Prince is utterly smitten – but Odette explains that she’s fallen under an evil spell cast by the dreaded Rothbart, which keeps her in swan form from dawn to dusk. Can Siegfried break the spell and smooth the path of true love? Find out in this exquisite production of a true ballet classic.

THURSDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2023 Depart Henley: 11am | Arrive: 12.00pm* | Return Henley: 6.00pm*

PRICE: £64.50

NEW ANNIE

Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham EVENING PERFORMANCE 7.30PM (Stalls) Set in 1930’s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search… With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow.

Don’t miss Annie – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

THURSDAY 6th APRIL 2023 Depart Henley: 5.15pm • Arrive: 6pm* | Return Henley: 10.45pm*

PRICE: £59.50

MAMMA MIA! Opera House, Manchester MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30PM (Circle)

NEW

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. An unforgettable musical, so whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at Mamma Mia!

THURSDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2023 Depart Henley: 9.15am | Arrive: 12pm* | Return Henley: 8pm*

PRICE: £79.50

THE KING & I Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham EVENING PERFORMANCE 7.30PM (Dress Circle)

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Featuring over 50 world-class performers and a full-scale orchestra, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King & I comes straight from the golden age of musicals and has one of the finest scores ever written including “Whistle A Happy Tune”, “Getting To Know You” and “Shall We Dance”. The plot tells of the experiences of Anna, a school-teacher hired by the King, and the relationship between the two which is marked by conflict as well as by a love to which neither can admit. A celebration of the lavish heritage and the very best in romantic musical theatre from an unparalleled multi award-winning creative team, and one not to be missed!

FRIDAY 3rd MARCH 2023 Depart Henley: 5.15pm | Arrive: 6.00pm* | Return Henley: 11.30pm*

PRICE: £71.50

SHEN YUN ICC/Symphony Hall, Birmingham MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30PM (Front & Rear Lower Tier Seats) Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts, with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and an orchestra like no other. Be prepared for a theatrical experience that will take your breath away!

SATURDAY 7th JANUARY 2023 Depart Henley: 12pm | Arrive: 1.00pm* | Return Henley: 6pm*

PRICE: Front Lower Tier – Rows N & P £149.50 Rear Lower Tier – Rows T & U £131.50 Rear Lower Tier – Row X £113.50

NEW

Showtime Excursions

See the best shows, with the best seats – only with XXXXXXXXXXX

BOARDING POINTS FOR ALL EXCURSIONS For 2023, we are pleased to continue offering free and secure parking and toilet facilities here at our Henley-in-Arden premises. We also offer 38 other boarding points at a small supplementary charge and these are listed below. Please note that the charges are applicable per person for your return journey.

FREE OF CHARGE Henley-in-Arden Johnsons Depot, Liveridge Hill, A3400, B95 5QS (Free secure parking all day) PICK-UPS WITH A £6 PER PERSON SUPPLEMENT Alcester Bus Stop, Outside the Library, Birmingham Road Alvechurch Outside the Red Lion, Junction of Red Lion St/Tanyard Lane Balsall Common Rosebourne Garden Centre, Kenilworth Road, B92 0LP Barnt Green Railway Station, Station Approach off Hewell Road Bidford-on-Avon Bus Stop opposite Co-Op Supermarket, Salford Road Birmingham Acocks Green Acocks Green Bowl, Westley Road Birmingham Cotteridge Bus Stops CN/CP, Pershore Road South, Opposite Kings, Norton Railway Station Birmingham Hall Green The Rug Shop, Robin Hood Island Birmingham Maypole Bus Stop outside Sainsbury’s, Maypole Lane Coventry Coach Lay-by, Hales Street, Opposite Old Fire Station Evesham Evesham United Football Club, A46, Cheltenham Road (Please call number on your confirmation to book your vehicle)

Henley-in-Arden Bus Stop outside the Three Tuns Pub, Henley High Street Hockley Heath Bus Stop, opposite Nelsons Fish & Chip Shop, Stratford Rd Kenilworth The Clock, Bus Stop Leamington Spa Junction of Newbold Terrace and The Parade Lillington Bus Stop outside Tesco Extra, Cubbington Road Pershore Bus Stop by Lloyds Bank, Broad Street Redditch Church Green Bus Stop, by HSBC Bank Solihull Dorridge Bus Stop, Railway Station, Station Approach Solihull Knowle Bus Stop, Junction Station Road and Warwick Road Solihull Olton Bus Stop, Station Entrance Solihull Shirley By ‘Barclays’, Junction of Stanway Road & Stratford Road Solihull Bus Stand, Opposite Railway Station, Station Approach Stratford-upon-Avon Lay-by opposite Civic Hall, Rother Street Stratford-upon-Avon Bus Stop, outside Rosebird Centre, A3400 towards Shipston Studley Lay-by outside Co-Op Supermarket, Alcester Road

Warwick Bus Station Market Street, Stand E Warwick Tesco’s Bus Stop, opposite Petrol Station, off Emscote Road Wellesbourne Outside Village Hall, School Road Wootton Wawen Bus Stop, General Store, A3400 (and opposite) PICK-UPS WITH A £12 PER PERSON SUPPLEMENT Birmingham Castle Bromwich Bus Stop, Chester Rd/Hurst Lane towards Chelmsley Wood, Outside Henshaw Court Birmingham Pype Hayes Bus Stop, Chester Rd Junction with Tyburn Rd Broadway Coach lay-by, High Street outside the Horse & Hounds Inkberrow Village Green bus stop, opposite the Bulls Head pub Moreton-in-Marsh Bus Stops, High Street by Redesdale Hall Shipston-on-Stour Bus Stop, adjacent to Pettiphers Garage, A3400 Stow-on-the-Wold Bus Stops, St Edwards Hall, Market Square Sutton Coldfield Outside McDonald’s, The Parade Parking at any of the above locations is at your own risk. Johnsons cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or any charges incurred whilst parking your vehicle at any of the locations listed.

Making Enquiries and Booking Your Theatre Excursion ENQUIRIES, INFORMATION AND ADVICE is readily available. Just contact our Travel Office at Henley in Arden. Callers are welcome at our offices at Liveridge Hill (on the Birmingham Road A3400, just north of Henley) where there is ample free parking. You will find our cheerful staff happy to answer any queries you may have.

within 8 days of departure will incur a £10 per booking administration charge.

SHOWTIME BOOKINGS: For a provisional booking, a simple telephone call is all that is required. We will hold places for you without obligation for 7 days. You can book directly with our Travel Office or through an appointed Travel Agent. (Please note that provisional bookings will be cancelled automatically if payment is not received within 7 days).

CANCELLATION:

CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING: In order to confirm your booking, we require payment in full within 7 days of booking. Once payment is received, we will send your confirmation/receipt & the number and location of seats booked. Pick-up times will be confirmed within 5 days of the departure date. Please check your confirmation carefully as any alterations and pick up point changes

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Showtime excursion, plus £10 per person to cover administration, unless the tickets are resold.

METHODS OF PAYMENT: Payment can be made via debit/credit card. If paying by cheque, please make cheques payable to ‘JOHNSONS HENLEY LTD’.

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BY THE COMPANY – Should circumstances arise where, due to less than 20 bookings, we are forced to cancel any theatre excursion; all monies paid by passengers for that particular theatre excursion will be refunded. Following that, the Company shall be exempt from any further liability.

BY THE PASSENGER – You may cancel your booking at any time prior to departure, subject to the following conditions: (i) Should cancellation occur at any time prior to departure, a charge will be made for the relevant show ticket cost included with your

(ii) Where tickets are re-sold, a £10 per person administration charge will be made.

PERFORMING ARTISTS: For some shows, it may be advertised that a well-known personality is taking a starring role. We cannot be held liable, if on the date of our visit, the personality is unable to perform and is replaced by an understudy.

ALTERATIONS: The company reserves the right to alter excursions or prices, timings, the size, seating arrangement and specification of the vehicle used, or cancel any theatre excursion listed in this brochure.

PRICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, SHOW TICKET AND BOOKING FEE.

CALL NOW TO BOOK ON 01564 797000