Mansfield Palace Theatre April - July 2019 Brochure

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10% DISCOUNT for pre-show meals 66 days a week

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(on subsequent drinks purchased)

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ÂŁ20 for up to four people

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Space is reserved for pre-show, interval and after-show drinks.

Limited availability.

Call the Box Office or book online when purchasing your show tickets.

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Pre-order your interval drinks to save queueing at the bar.

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Amidst all the doom and gloom of political uncertainty, falling Christmas sales and the apparent demise of the high street as we know it, it is with great pride that we at the Palace can say that we had a simply wonderful festive season with an exceptionally good and well-received pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

I need to draw attention to the fact that our Booking Fee will be increasing by 20p, making it £1.20 on professional productions.

There will also be a 20p Booking Fee on amateur and dance school productions booked through the Box Office and £1.20 online. Both of these changes come into effect on 1 April 2019 and apply to all tickets, whether they are booked via the Box Office or online. It has become necessary to increase the Booking Fee to help reduce the District Council subsidy of this lovely theatre. The Booking Fee income remains with the theatre and never forms part of the income of visiting companies.

We have a really entertaining season ahead that hopefully will delight you. If you still crave more panto fun, Easter brings us two performances of Peter Pan with Dani Harmer and Bobby Davro.

But, believe it or not, we have a hugely varied programme apart from panto, including Cannon and Ball, Ben and Holly Live, Black Dyke Brass Band, Ballet Theatre UK, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, Sherlock Holmes drama, musical theatre, a Seekers tribute tour and so much more!

Who’s who?!

You’ve bought your tickets, you’ve made your plans and it’s the day of the show. It’s time to enjoy your night out! When you arrive at the Theatre you can enter via the Museum entrance and go straight to Groucho’s bar. The bar team are welcoming and are happy to serve a range of alcoholic beverages, as well as soft drinks and hot drinks.

Ellen Morley

BAR OPEN S 1hr prior to th e performance

TRY THIS SEASON’S GIN-TAILS !

Ellen Morley is our Bar Supervisor and she has worked here for 9 years. Ellen loves coming up with different We ideas to make your experience enjoyable, such as our now serve VIP Bar Experience, Girls’ Night cocktails and festive STRONGB tipples. If you would like Ellen to try a new idea, OW please do let her know. Ellen enjoys seeing our DARK regular customers and catching up with them as well FRUITS as welcoming our new patrons to this lovely venue.

I hope you enjoy browsing through this brochure. Thank you for your continued support and as always, I wish you happy theatregoing!

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£1.20 per ticket online and at Box Office

£1.20 per ticket online and 20p at Box Office

Pay Now Save Now / Ticket Offer Groups Hiring the Theatre Block Booking Deals Family Ticket

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The Stage newspaper awarded us 4/5 stars. Many thanks to you who came in your thousands to soak up the fun and laughter, so much so that we finished on 95%, up 5% on last year’s Jack and the Beanstalk. And the amazing news is that at the time of writing in early January, ticket sales are already on 13% for this year’s Cinderella, a figure only reached on 27 February last year! So if you don’t want to miss out on what may be a record-breaking panto, I suggest you book early!

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THURSDAY 4 APRIL

After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk Right Back is...back! From the producers of That’ll be the Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers.

Crooners is a brand new, rip roaring comedy music show that has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers.

Featuring the outstanding nine piece The Mini Big Band live on stage, the show ‘plays’ homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness.

Featuring humour, tap dance and some of the most quintessential songs.

Early booking advised.

7.30pm £23.70 All Seats Approx. 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have to Do is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concertbased musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark ‘harmonies from heaven’.

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7.30pm £23.20 All Seats Approx. 2hrs 30mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Follow the brothers’ rise to fame, through their decade-long feud to the glorious reunion.

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Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Adele Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.

The show faithfully recreates the magic of three record-breaking albums including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel my Love, Set Fire to the Rain, Someone Like You, Hello, Rolling in the Deep and the multi-million seller Skyfall.

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The music at times sparse and haunting, at others driving and all consuming, leaving audiences stunned.

THURSDAY 11 APRIL

7.30pm £21.70 Full / £20.70 Concs.

Approx. 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

They are well travelled, and well versed in music from across the land. On guitar and vocals in Gaelic, Scots and English, their music is a round tour, where centuries old ballads meet Gaelic puirt a beul, songs from the mines and cotton mills, as well as some original writing.

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FRIDAY 12 APRIL

The 2017 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winners are a vocal/guitar duo like no other.

Josie Duncan and Pablo Lafuente

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7.45pm £14.20 All Seats Approx. 1hr 50mins Palace Theatre, Studio

Some Guys Have all the Luck

The Adele Songbook

THURSDAY 11 APRIL

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7.30pm £24.70 All Seats Approx. 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Some Guys Have all the Luck captures the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod Stewart a true rock icon, including those infamous moves and all the hits like Handbags and Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, Tonight’s the Night, The First Cut is the Deepest, and You’re in my Heart.

Peter Pan

SATURDAY 13 APRIL

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2.00pm & 6.00pm £23.20 Full / £21.20 Concs.

Family of Four £77.80 Block Bookers: Purchase 10+ tickets and receive £1.00 off per ticket. 20+ tickets = £2.00 off per ticket Duration: Approx. 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Let your dreams take flight this Easter!

Join the boy who never grows up, Peter Pan, and take part in his adventures with Wendy as they fly off to Neverland and meet some fantastical characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Nana the dog, Pirates, Smee and of course Captain Hook.

With an all-star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines, lots of laughter and flying that will thrill the child in all of us. Hook your tickets early to avoid disappointment… The croc is ticking!

An Audience with Cannon and Ball

SUNDAY 14 APRIL Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

7.30pm £21.20 Full / £20.20 Concs.

Approx. 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

If it is the wonderful tonic of laughter that you are looking for, then you have come to the right place as Cannon and Ball bring their unique brand of humour to the Palace stage.

Opening the show with unforgettable Cannon and Ball, they will perform some of their legendary sketches and routines.

Tommy and Bobby open Act Two with a song and then digress into storytelling about their career before opening the mic up to the audience for questions.

This magical and intimate evening is a treat for comedy fans of all ages!

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SUNDAY 28 APRIL Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

2.30pm £20.70 All Seats Approx. 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

TUESDAY 30 APRIL Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

7.30pm £24.20 Full / £23.20 Concs.

Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th Free Approx. 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Black Dyke Band Black Dyke Band is the most successful contesting band in the world having won the European Championships thirteen times, the British Open no fewer than 30 times and the National Championships of Great Britain 23 times. In 2009 and again in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the band became Champion Band at the English National Championships and were named English National Champions in 2014 by virtue of having won the National Brass Band Championships.

The band are the current Yorkshire Champions, having secured an unprecedented hat trick of wins in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise Celebrating their 10th year on the road with the Lost Legends Anniversary Tour, Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise returns…

Backed by the dynamic Paradise Band, legends including Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Big Bopper, Eddie Cochran, Ricky Nelson, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, The Everly Brothers and the King himself, Elvis, are all paid tribute to.

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7.30pm £23.20 Full / £20.20 Concs. / £14.20 Child Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th Free Approx. 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

In their landmark 25th year, the UK’s original touring taiko tribe return to the road with a brand new show of skill, stamina and red-hot rhythms to stir your soul!

As Europe’s longest-established taiko group, Mugenkyo are widely recognised as the ground-breaking pioneers of this exciting art-form, with cross-genre collaborations, TV, film and recording projects, and thousands of performances worldwide, thrilling audiences and inspiring generations of taiko players.

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This year they celebrate the growth of their tribe of performers from across the globe, with the latest captivating performance of sharp synchronisation, dramatic choreography and powerful rhythms on huge taiko drums.

WEDNESDAY 8 MAY

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If you’re ready to rock and roll with the best show on the road, Paradise is on its way!

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Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage!

Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure.

Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family!

7.30pm £28.70 All Seats Approx. 1hr 50mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

This is a tour with a twist! These intimate evenings are a unique opportunity to see Jason Donovan like you’ve never seen him before.

Celebrating his 50th birthday and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will zigzag back and forth through Jason’s life, with stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph, I’m A Celebrity, Strictly and much, much more.

Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before) plus some of the songs you know and love, for a night like no other.

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Monday 4.30pm Tuesday 10.00am, 1.00pm & 4.30pm £16.20 Full / £14.20 Child Family of Four £56.80 Approx. 1hr 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage 9

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TAKING YOU BACK TO THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL TIME IN HISTORY

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The Sixties Invasion Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch scored their first number one hit in the UK singles chart in 1968 with The Legend of Xanadu. Many top 10 hits followed, including Hideaway, Hold Tight! and Bend It! The Tornados had a worldwide hit with Telstar and offer the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll experience with a highly polished performance and a repertoire to match. They will have you dancing, swinging, shaking and shouting all night long.

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7.30pm £22.20 Full / £21.20 Concs.

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Totally Tina Totally Tina is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning tribute revue show to the queen of rock.

The show re-creates the spectacle and energy of Tina Turner’s live shows with a live six-piece band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the lady herself.

We take you from the early days with Ike and songs like River Deep Mountain High, all the way through to Tina’s solo comeback in the 80s with her incredible cover of the Al Green classic, Let’s Stay Together, to her massive solo hits like Simply the Best and What’s Love Got to do With it.

Queens of Rock supported by Guitar Godz 7.00pm £23.20 Full Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th Free Approx. 3hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

The world’s greatest tribute show dedicated to female rock legends and powerhouse vocalists of the last four decades…

This show takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of the most famous hits by artists such as Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Heart, Pat Benatar, Pink, Tina Turner, Blondie, Stevie Nicks and many more. With full live band, outstanding costumes and stage presence, the ‘Queens’ will be a hit with audiences of all ages.

Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Jeff Healey, Prince, Eric Clapton, Brian May and Slash are just some of the guitarists of the last three decades whose music you will have the chance to experience in one amazing show!

SATURDAY 18 MAY Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

7.30pm £25.20 Full / £24.20 Concs.

Approx. 2hrs 15mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances.

The show will have you Dancing on the Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more.

This is the ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of motown.

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Featuring:

Expressions Academy of Performing Arts HMTC New Youth Theatre Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company Local Dance Schools

Mansfield Music and Drama Festival Concert

Sunday 12 May Date: 3.00pm Time: Child Tickets: £5.20 Full / £3.20 Family of Four £12.80 Duration: Approx. 3hrstre, Main Stage Venue: Palace Thea

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Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 April Date: 7.30pm Time: Tickets: £13.20 Full / £11.70 Concs.

Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th Free Duration: Approx. 2hrs Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Date: Tuesday 2 – Wednesday 3 April Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.20 Full / £14.20 Concs.

Duration: Approx. 2hrs 30mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

The universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighbourhood, where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries rhythm of three generations of music. A community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures.

Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Book by Quiara Alegria-Hudes Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe

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HMTC present a modern take on the classic, multi-award winning rock opera phenomenon!

Jesus Christ Superstar has sold out theatres and stadiums across the world in its near 50 year life.

With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this musical is a true heavyweight of the stage. It tells the story of the last days of Jesus Christ's life, not as a god but as a pop culture figure: his followers, his betrayal and ultimately his crucifixion.

Date: Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 June Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £11.20 All Seats Family of Four £40.80 Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th Free Duration: Approx. 2hrs 30mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Seussical is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and weaves together his most famous tales and characters from at least fifteen books. The show follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming from a speck of dust. He discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallest planet in the universe! On this tiny planet live a tiny race of creatures known as Whos. Although ridiculed by the other animals in the Jungle of Nool for believing in something he cannot see, Horton persists that Whos exist. Some characters fall in love, some have adventures and some save the world!

The New Youth Theatre concept is simple.

Children between the ages of 3-17 years are taught how to develop and improve their performing arts skills whilst rehearsing for a fully staged musical each term. This unique approach to musical theatre brings children of all ages together to enjoy learning new skills, have fun and be on-stage! To join the energetic cast call: 01623 406284 or visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield

Date: Wednesday 3 – Satur day 6 July Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.70 All Seats Pay Now Save Now: Save 50p per ticket if bought and paid for by 28/04/19 Duration: Approx. 3hrs Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

After their hit production of Made in Dagenham last year, Ripley and Alfreton Music al Theatre Company return with another show stopper!

9 to 5 The Musical is based on the 1980 hit movie, with lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick.

Set in the late 1970s, this story of friendship and revenge is outrageous, thought provo king and even a little romantic.

Pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss, three female co-wo rkers concoct a plan to turn the tables on him and transform their workplace.

This hilarious production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of busin ess - and is even brought to you by Dolly herse lf!

Tozer Dance Studios – Dare to be Different Sunday 7 April @ 2pm & 6.30pm Tickets: £15.20 Full / £12.20 Concs. / Family of Four £50.80 / Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th Free Tozer Studios are excited to return and entertain with two stunning performances by their incredibly talented stars of the future. Get ready to sit back and enjoy a mix of ballet, tap, musical theatre, commercial and jazz dance.

The Theatre sells all tickets for the five dance schools on the left of page 13.

Clare Sales School of Dance – Everybody Dance Now Thursday 6 - Friday 7 June @ 6.30pm Tickets: £12.20 All Seats Clare Sales School of Dance is for all ages and abilities. Their aim is to build confidence whilst having fun and learning to dance. This is a performance not to be missed!

Expressions Academy of Performing Arts - Change the World!

Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 June @ 7.30pm Tickets: £14.20 Full / £12.20 Concs.

Expressions Academy of Performing Arts and Musical Theatre students present their 16th annual showcase. A fabulous array of musical theatre, singing, dance and acting performed by full time students from EPA.

Funky Studios – Showcase 2019

Thursday 13 - Friday 14 June @ 7.30pm Tickets: £15.20 Full / £9.70 Concs. / Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th Free The Funky Studios annual Showcase is back! Bursting with talent, the Funky students promise to bring something different, exciting and fresh to the Palace stage once again. An evening filled with a variety of musical theatre, singing, dance, acting and contemporary music.

This showcase is definitely not one to be missed!

Believe Academy – New York Extravaganza!

Saturday 22 June @ 6pm & Sunday 23 June @ 2pm Tickets: £11.70 Full / £10.70 Child Dancing through the streets and alleyways by day, and by night from Broadway to the Bronx, celebrating dance styles from disco to jazz! Performed by students aged 3 to over 50, all celebrating their love of dance and the city that never sleeps.

This is Believe’s 15th show at Mansfield Palace Theatre and they are excited for you to join them for their New York Extravaganza!

The Sarah Adamson School of Dancing Saturday 25 Sunday 26 May Tickets available from: 07923 013218

Excelsior Dance Studios Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 June Tickets available from: 01623 479467

D@nce Works Friday 28 Sunday 30 June Tickets available from: 07949 228300

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Poppy's War

Date: Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 May Time: 7.00pm Tickets: ÂŁ3.95 All Seats Duration: Approx. 45mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Studio

Date: Wednesday 24 – Thursday 25 April Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £6.70 All Seats Duration: Approx. 1hr 10mins Venue: Create Theatre, Vision West Notts Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 12yrs+ due to nature of content and some strong language

Mansfield Palace Junior Youth Theatre present this beautiful book that introduces young people to the theme of immortality.

In a mystical library, Peter, who lives with the Quince family in the cookery section, sets out on an adventure. When the library comes to life with the all the characters from the books at night, Peter has a mission to discover a missing book, How To Live Forever. Will Peter find the book? Will he find anyone who has the book? Can he learn how to live forever?

Education @ The Palace and Vision West Nottinghamshire College Performing Arts Department present this new play

by Alan Dawson as part of the Write Track programme.

Two by Jim Cartwright Date: Monday 8 - Tuesday 9 April Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £6.70 All Seats Duration: Approx. 2hrs Venue: Palace Theatre, Groucho’s Bar Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 14yrs+ due to strong language and adult themes Chapter 4 – Mansfield Palace Theatre Young Company is back with this humorous, poignant and thought provoking play.

Set in a typical English pub, we meet an array of working class characters from the constantly quarrelling Landlord and Landlady to the range of characters who come to share their stories and secrets. From TV addicts to oppressed figures, all caught in their own loneliness, the evening unfolds in the pub at the centre of their community.

Poppy is seventeen and lives in a children’s home – estranged from her younger brother and junkie mother.

Her relationships with staff and other young people in the home are severely impacted upon by her attachment disorder.

Once eighteen, Poppy will have to leave the safety of the home and make her own way into adult life.

Struggling to make sense of their own worlds, Roberts the care manager, and Poppy continuously clash with devastating consequences. Poppy’s new key-worker, Sally, struggles to keep the peace between them, in a care home that is lacking in inspiration and well-being.

This amateur production of Two is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

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We suggest that youth theatre performances are best suited to family and friends of the cast.

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Schools and Colleges

The latest schools’ pack is available, offerin g a wide range of activities and workshops. We offer curriculum-based workshops, including ‘Visit Your Theatre’ for Key Stages 1-4, or we can build a bespoke project for you.

Mansfield Palace is also an Arts Award Suppo rter.

For more information and to download a Schools’ Pack visit our website: https://www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk/Educa tion/Schools.aspx or contact the Education Manager.

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If you wish to sponsor our work in schools and the community, please contact the Education Manager for further information and package options.

INTERESTED IN DRAMA?

Attention teachers!

Education @ Mansfield Palace and Inspire Youth Arts @ The Old Librar y invite you to join their primary and secondary schoo l Forum for Mansfield and the surrounding areas. Contact the Education Manager for more information.

Work in schools this year is supported by Mansfield Garage Doors and Mansfield Educational Foundation, Charity No: 528260

Classes available at Mansfield Palace The atre

Contact details:

Baby Ballet – Classes for up to 5 years old Mondays 10.00am and Thursdays 10.00am,

Tel: 01623 412921 Email: cneil@mansfield.gov.uk @EducAtThePalace f: Education at Mansfield Palace

Making Theatre – Drama for 19yrs+, run

by Adult Community Learning, Vision West Nottinghamshire College Thursdays 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Christopher Neil, Education Manager

AGED 5-19yrs?

11.00am and 12.45pm

Join us

First session free!

Junior Youth Theatre (Drama & music ) for 5-7 years Saturday 9.00am - 10.30am

Intermediate Group for 8-12 years Saturday 11.00am - 1.00pm Seniors group for 12-15 years Friday 6.00pm - 8.30pm Chapter 4 Mansfield Palace Theatre’s Young Company for 16-19 years Wednesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm Email: lhopkinson@mansfield.gov.uk Tel: 01623 412927 for an application pack or download it from the website.

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TUESDAY 21 MAY

Margot Fonteyn was an iconic figure in British ballet. Along with Ninette de Valois and Frederick Ashton she was instrumental in shaping the Royal Ballet Company and the direction of British Ballet. Fonteyn was renowned for her great performances of the classics. Her charming quality and steely technique set the standards for British ballerinas.

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Fonteyn was also celebrated for her famous dance partnership with the great Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev.

Join Ballet Theatre UK as we mark the centenary of this great ballet icon with a celebration of her greatest moments in the classical ballet repertoire, including highlights from Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and many more.

SUNDAY 19 MAY

The evening promises to be a spectacular homage to Fonteyn, from her first steps in the ballet studio to her final curtain call, on the night after her 100th birthday.

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7.00pm £20.20 Full / £19.20 Concs. / £14.20 Child Family of Four £60.80 Approx. 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

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7.30pm £18.20 Full / £17.20 Concs. / £13.20 Child Family of Four £54.80 Schools: £8.20 per ticket Pay Now Save Now: Save £2.00 per ticket if bought and paid for by 30/03/19 Approx. 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage Suitable for ages 11yrs+ due to understanding the storyline

Crammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Sign of Four is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s epic second Sherlock Holmes tale, a breathtaking yarn brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation.

When Mary Morstan arrives at 221B Baker Street to request help with the mystery of her missing father, Holmes takes the case and together with his companion Dr Watson enters a murky world of deception and trickery, unravelling a complex plot involving murder, corruption and stolen jewels.

Original live music, stylish theatricality and magical story-telling combine for an unforgettable theatrical experience. The game’s afoot!

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

2.00pm £14.20 Full / £13.20 Concs.

Approx. 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

THURSDAY 23 MAY

Neil Sands’ Sentimental Journey Join Neil Sands for his biggest ever matinee show with more singers, more stunning costumes, more memories and even more fun. Take a Sentimental Journey back through the fabulous 40s, the rocking 50s, the swinging 60s and the sensational 70s.

This brand new production for 2019 is guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish with over 60 all-time favourite songs that have been the timelines of our lives, bringing back so many happy memories of golden days past, and celebrates the 75th anniversary of D-Day in a flag waving finale, paying tribute to the veterans of the armed forces.

Beyond the Barricade - 20th Anniversary Tour

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7.30pm £24.20 Full / £23.20 Concs.

The UK’s longest running musical theatre concert tour features past principal performers from Les Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, Miserables. The show delivers the best of Broadway and the West End and features a live band who get the 11th Free capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals.

Pay Now Save Now: Save £2.50 per ticket if bought and paid for by 23/03/19 To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed. Beyond the Barricade Duration: Approx. 2hrs 10mins gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment – but with the conviction and intention Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance.

FRIDAY 24 MAY Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

Halfway to Paradise – The Billy Fury Story 7.30pm £23.20 Full / £22.20 Concs.

Approx. 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

The Billy Fury Story is an electric and emotional nostalgic journey through the life of a unique rock star.

As part of the show, Fury comes alive - via giant screen - re-united with his own live on stage and all original Fury’s Tornados!

The show features 29 fabulous 60s hits including Last Night was Made for Love, Wondrous Place, 1,000 Stars, Jealousy and more. With the sensational Colin Gold as Fury.

“A great 60’s night out!” -The Stage

THURSDAY 30 MAY Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

7.30pm £22.70 All Seats Pay Now Save Now: Save £1.50 per ticket if booked and paid for by 06/04/19 Approx. 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Islands in the Stream 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 beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy. With hit after hit including Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream.

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

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Black Magic – The Little Mix Show

TUESDAY 28 MAY

WEDNESDAY 29 MAY

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7.00pm £15.20 Full / £13.20 Concs.

Family of Four £52.80 Approx. 1hr 50mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop video choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre.

Dance and scream to a packed out playlist of songs that include Black Magic, Power, Woman Like Me, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor.

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11.00am & 2.30pm £13.20 Full / £11.20 Concs.

Family of Four £42.80 Approx. 1hr 30mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Izzy wizzy let’s get busy!

Sooty is back in a brandnew show with guaranteed giggles for the whole family! Direct from their new series on ITV, Sooty, Sweep and Soo head into town accompanied by TV’s Richard Cadell.

Sooty has a magic wand for every occasion - but with Sweep as his assistant the tricks are a disaster. Will Soo and Richard find the right magic wand before the theatre manager stops the show?

Expect fabulous magic, music and mayhem with buckets full of audience participation. A spectacular treat for Sooty fans old and new - plus a chance to meet Sooty and Richard after the show!

12.00pm, 2.00pm & 4.30pm (relaxed) £6.20 Full / £4.95 Child Approx. 40mins (no interval) Palace Theatre, Main Stage

TUESDAY 4 JUNE

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Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat. Clever and charming, he takes life in his stride and befriends everyone he meets. The only thing is, he always seems to bring his master, Jack, bad luck.

Join Puss and Jack on their adventure as they meet a flurry of loveable characters, and even come face to face with royalty!

Bringing this much-loved children’s story to life, Puss in Boots is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.

With sell-out performances and a string of hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, Northern Ballet’s productions for children are not to be missed.

Book now for this purr-fect family treat!

TUESDAY 11 JUNE

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7.30pm £16.20 Full / £13.20 Child Approx. 2hrs 40mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage This film is rated PG

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free interactive prop bag. You’ll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive.

Then just sit back and watch Danny, Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen.

Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

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7.30pm £22.70 All Seats Approx. 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Step back in time to the golden era of music when the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

From the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.

THURSDAY 20 JUNE

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Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!

Bon Jovi Forever

FRIDAY 21 JUNE Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

7.30pm £22.20 Full / £21.20 Concs.

Approx. 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to ‘Raise Your Hands’!

Every performance is action-packed and delivered with the artistry, energy and passion of the real thing. Bon Jovi Forever are committed to reviving an 80/90s style show, coupled with effects and explosions to make you believe you’re watching the real Bon Jovi from back in their heyday.

This show is guaranteed to give any fan of Bon Jovi One Wild Night!

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COMING SOON!

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE Sounds Like The Seekers

Some forthcoming shows already on sale

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7.30pm £17.20 Full / £16.20 Concs.

Pay Now Save Now: Save £1.00 per ticket if bought and purchased by 06/04/19 Duration: Approx. 1hour 50mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Sounds Like The Seekers is an incredible new show that faithfully recreates the magic of 1960s super-group, The Seekers.

The performance of the show’s star, Samantha, as the group’s lead singer Judith Durham, has been highly acclaimed with performances of The Seekers’ most popular songs including I’ll Never Find Another You and Gregory’s Girl.

Pete Aves, Owen Jones and Arthur Pullen will accompany Samantha.

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Blake The Story of Guitar Heroes Jasper Carrot The Drifters Be Bop a Lula 60s Night Out featuring The Dreamers Genesis Connected That’ll be the Day The Rockabellas - As Time Goes By Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman Dreamboys

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Dear Zoo Kast Off Kinks Rule the World - Take That Tribute King of Pop - The Legend Continues Rock and Roll Revolution Faith - The George Michael Legacy Mercury - Queen the Legend Lives On The Roy Orbison Story - Barry Steele The Pitmen Poets Albums Show: The Billy Joel Songbook The Three Degrees Bowie Experience Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love The Cavern Beatles

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Access for All

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Everyone is welcome at Mansfield Palace Theatre and our Front of House team is available to assist patrons as required. Please note that wheelchair spaces and companion seats are not available to book online, and must be booked via the Box Office.

Toilets

Hearing Loop

Lift Access

Wheelchair spaces

We have up to seven spaces on a first come, first served basis with companion seats available next to most of these spaces. Please specify your requirements at the time of booking.

Carers Discount

Production contracts permitting, a discount of 50% will be issued to carers of registered disabled patrons. Please ask the Box Office for an Essential Companion Scheme Application Form.

Assistance Dogs

Are welcome and water is provided upon request.

Disabled Parking

Designated parking is currently available on Toothill Lane and in Toothill Road car parks. Some spaces are available on Toothill Lane itself.

Signed Performances

We always accommodate two Sign Language Interpreted performances within our professional pantomime.

Relaxed Performances

We always accommodate one relaxed performance within our professional pantomime and with Northern Ballet’s Short Ballet’s for Small People. A separate quiet space is available with comfortable cushions and quiet activities are provided (see pg19).

A large print version of this brochure is available upon request.

For our Younger Patrons Breastfeeding friendly We are a breastfeeding friendly venue. If you prefer privacy, please ask the Front of House team.

Baby changing There are facilities in the accessible toilet in the foyer.

Babies in the Auditorium Up to one year old, your baby can sit on your lap for free.

Toddlers Aged one year and older, your child must have a purchased seat allocated alongside you.

Booster Cushions Customers may bring their own booster cushion or car seat, with permission from the Front of House Manager. These MUST be removed in the event of an evacuation.

Pushchairs Pushchairs and buggies can be stored in Groucho’s at your own risk. However, space is limited.

Under 14s Under the age of 14 years old, you must be accompanied by an adult to be allowed into

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the auditorium.

If it’s just too much…

If the Theatre experience is just too much for your little one, quiet activities are available from the Front of House team. We are relying on parents being responsible to remove their child from the auditorium if he / she becomes upset so as not to spoil the enjoyment of others.

Booking with us

Seating plan

In Person Theatre Box Office, Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 1NG.

By Telephone Call the Box Office on 01623 633133 during opening hours 10.00am – 5.30pm, Monday

to Friday and to 1.30pm on Saturdays. For up to date hours according to shows, please visit the website.

Visa / Mastercard / Maestro and Delta accepted.

Tickets can be posted 2nd class up to 7 days prior to an event for 75p.

Within 7 days of an event, tickets can be collected from the Box Office.

Online Available 24/7 by visiting www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk. The online booking fee is mostly an external charge and is not all retained by the Theatre.

Conditions of Purchase • The management reserves the right to: Make alterations to the advertised cast and programme without prior notice Refuse admission Provide alternative seats to those purchased • Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. You will be asked to sit in the nearest available seat at the back of the Theatre.

• Photographic, audio and video recording is strictly forbidden. This includes mobile phones.

• During the performance, please ensure that all mobile devices are switched off.

• Refunds can only be offered if we have made a mistake or if a performance has been cancelled.

We will only undertake the re-sale of tickets for sold out performances.

• Exchanges can be made up to 48 hours prior to the performance date. Tickets can be exchanged for an alternative performance or for a different production in this Theatre. A £4.00 administration fee will be charged.

Concessionary Rates

Where available, these apply to a person who is: • Aged 16 or under or aged 60+ • A student in full time education • In receipt of unemployment benefits • A Mansfield District Leisure Trust card holder • Proof of eligibility may be required and cannot be applied retrospectively.

Discounts

• A discount of 50% is available for carers of registered disabled patrons where production companies permit this. Please complete the Essential Companion Scheme application form, available from the Box Office.

• No last minute discounts are offered by the Theatre directly.

Mansfield Palace Theatre reserves the right to vary the programme if deemed necessary and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. All information correct at the time of going to print (February 2019).

How to Book

Booking Fee • £1.20 per ticket is charged on all professional productions booked via the Box Office and Online.

• 20p per ticket is charged on all amateur, dance school and educational performances booked via the Box Office. However, the £1.20 online booking fee still applies.

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