What's on - April to September 2022 by Mansfield Palace Theatre & Mansfield Museum

April - September 2022

We're so much more than your local theatre and museum. Visit us - everyone's welcome!

Attracting 140,000 visitors per year from Nottinghamshire and beyond, we're the home of creativity and great nights out!

Wednesday 18 May - Happy and Glorious A feel good matinee show of song, dance and comedy to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 year reign. See page 15 for further information.

Our award-winning exhibitions and events are open to everyone so come and enjoy a day of discovery. Best of all, it's free to get in!

Friday 3 June - Proms and Picnic in the Park Come along to Berry Hill Park and join us to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with brass bands and Punch and Judy. Bring a picnic and enjoy the entertainment for free.

Our Youth Theatre is perfect for growing confidence and making mates. We also work with schools - either you visit us or we can come to you.

We need you! 70 Voices Fancy your 5 minutes of fame? We are looking for 70 local people to interview about their views on Mansfield district and the Queen’s 70 years of service to our country. Contact Jodie on jhenshaw@mansfield.gov.uk or call the museum.

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From one Palace to another and throughout the district, we invite you to join us for our events to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Community Bunting Are you a keen knitter? Enjoy crochet to help you relax? We are looking for people to help us decorate our venues and town with colourful and patriotic artwork to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Contact Jodie on jhenshaw@mansfield.gov.uk or call the museum. Saturday 23 July - The Queen’s Knickers Bring the family and join us for this regal children’s musical full of songs, silliness and a corgi or two! See page 24 for further information.

Sunday 15 May - Cleaner Greener Festival A free to attend family festival with an environmentally friendly focus. Browse and buy from the vegan market on the Market Place, plus demonstrations, entertainment, activities for all the family and more to help residents take steps to live cleaner and greener. Sunday 3 July - Armed Forces Day Join in the fun in the town centre with 1940s trio, Rat Pack singer, dancing and children’s activities to show your support for servicemen and women, past and present. Supported by Mansfield District Council. Thursday 4 and Friday 5 August Mansfield Summer Festival, Titchfield Park Join us on Thursday evening for entertainment in a marquee involving comedy acts, live singers and more. On Friday, there is an all day summer festival with movie showings inside of the marquee and family entertainment around the park. Free for all to attend.

Wednesday 17 August - Mansfield Summer Festival, Carr Lane Park, Warsop A free family fun day with entertainment, stalls, live music, arena shows and much more for all the family. Saturday 3 September - The Full Shebang Festival Come and see Mansfield’s town centre buzzing at this FREE one-day family festival. Enjoy knock-your-socks-off outdoor performances, events and more. This programme of events is subject to change. Check the website for the most up to date information

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Mansfield Museum has a full line-up of events and exhibitions coming with something to suit all ages. Our award-winning museum is a place for everyone so come and enjoy a day of discovery - oh and did we mention it’s free?

School holiday activities 10am – 12pm daily | Free Tuesday 5 April - Teeth hygiene Colour in a face, place it in a plastic pocket, use a dry wipe marker to mark the teeth, then a toothbrush to clean off the dirt. Wednesday 6 April - Mindfulness rocks Decorate a rock with your own design and positive message. Thursday 7 April - Positivity cloud Design a cloud and rainbow, add your name and all the things that make you special. Friday 8 April - Breathing buddy Create a breathing buddy from a paper cup add your own decorations. Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 April Easter themed crafts. May half term, 31 May - 1 June Make your own jubilee jigsaw and crown. Summer holidays, 2 August - 2 September A range of activities and crafts focused around our climate change exhibition.

Reminiscence Tea Room

Ideal for people living with memory loss, join us on the third Wednesday of every month from 1.30pm - 3pm. There is no need to book, just drop in and enjoy some tea, cake and a friendly chat with our volunteers.

Exhibitions Our 2022 exhibitions include Emma Warren’s Space Race Toys 100 years of BBC Radio Climate change

Shop local at Mansfield Museum

Our refurbished shop has a brand new collection of locally produced gift ideas, homeware, books, jewellery, toys, food and more! If you would like to sell your products, contact Kirsty on ksanders@mansfield.gov.uk.

Games Café For people who love a good game of Monopoly or Scrabble, the Games Café is running at the Museum every other Thursday lunchtime. It will be held 1pm - 2.30pm including 17 March, 31 March and 8 April. Come along for a cup of tea and a variety of old fashioned board games. No booking is required, just turn up.

Learning and Engagement Mansfield Palace Youth Theatre is the perfect place to grow in confidence, find your voice and make new friends. We meet weekly in term time at the Palace Theatre, so join us - we’re a lovely bunch. For a free taster or to find out more, contact Lisa Hopkinson, at lhopkinson@mansfield.gov.uk or call 01623 412921. Junior Youth Theatre Ages 5-7 Saturdays 9am - 10.30am Let your little ones burn off energy, get creative and make up new stories with their friends. £65 a term by monthly direct debit. Intermediate Youth Theatre Ages 8-12 Saturdays 11am - 1pm Enjoy learning acting skills, with new plays, exciting tales and dramatic action. £68 a term by monthly direct debit. Senior Youth Theatre 12-15 years Fridays 6pm - 8.30pm Meet new mates and find your voice. This class is perfect for young people wanting to take their interest in drama further, build confidence and discover more about theatre. £70 a term by monthly direct debit. Chapter 4 16-19 years Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm This group is all about making new plays as a theatre company. Perfect for those with an interest in comedy, writing or performing. No experience is necessary and the group welcome new friends with open arms. £70 a term by monthly direct debit.

Child mental health guarantee Our Youth Theatre is all about positive mental health, happiness and confidence. Some children and young people have found the pandemic not so bad, while others will have really struggled. More than ever we’re all aware of the importance of child mental health. All children display their emotions differently, and our promise to all children is that we will:: • Listen and pay attention to your emotions • Show an interest in who you are • Support all children • Build positive boundaries • Take you seriously • Encourage your interests Youth Theatre Bursaries If you are a care-experienced child or young person, please contact cneil@mansfield.gov.uk for more information about our bursary scheme.

Chapter 4 Easy Way Out

Get This Get This is our project designed to provide opportunities for looked after children. Mansfield District Council is working with Inspire Youth Arts and Captivate to offer creative activities designed with care experiences in mind.

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We know that creativity boosts confidence, supports mental health and wellbeing, and makes a difference through these challenging times. We want to ensure cared for children and young people are not forgotten about and get the best opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

Chapter 4 (Mansfield Palace Theatre’s Young Company) presents Easy Way Out -co-created by the Company with writer / director Jack Burrows.

We want to empower looked after children to think creatively! To get involved, contact Christopher Neil on cneil@mansfield.gov.uk

Thursday 31 March - Friday 1 April £7 Mansfield Museum

A group of A level students find that there has been an error in their course and are about to take drastic measures to pass. Come along and find out what happens…

Make a Start Mansfield 24 February - 9 June Thursdays 11.30am - 1pm Make a Start Mansfield is a new group to help people get back on their feet after lockdown. It’s all about building confidence, making new friends and gently easing yourself back into mixing with people again. So join us to relax, have a chat and, if you wish, take part in some arts activities like pottery, knitting or painting. These safe and laid back sessions are totally free to join, but you may wish to make a small donation of whatever you can. Come on your own or with a friend. We’re ready to welcome everyone with a smile and a cuppa - perhaps even a biscuit too! Free community transport is available. Please contact Christopher on cneil@mansfield.gov.uk or call 01623 412921. Thank you to Nottinghamshire County Council and Mansfield Building Society for their support with this project.

Write on Every other Thursday from 10 March. 6pm - 8pm Ages 13 - 19 Free Not sure how to get into writing? Have you done some writing but have not got your work out there? Start the year with something positive and join our new writing group. Working in partnership with Writing East Midlands, classes are taking place online and in person at the Palace. Led by Stacey Moon-Tracy, an experienced local writer and teacher, this class will help young people flex their writing muscles, grow in confidence and find out more about their own writing style. Anything goes, poetry, short stories or writing for the stage and screen, this is a great opportunity for all local young writers to give it a go. To get involved, contact Christopher Neil on cneil@mansfield.gov.uk

School trips

School trips can be a powerful tool to enhance learning and develop personal, social and emotional skills. We want students to engage with our people and places; from backstage tours to workshops around history or drama, we have you covered. We provide fantastic opportunities for pupils across the Key Stages to learn about their local environment, its history, its people, its natural features - and how they can do their bit to preserve it. Our education programme offers teachers a dynamic and cost-effective way to enhance classroom coverage of important areas of the National Curriculum in friendly, accessible and stimulating surroundings. You can come to us or we can come to you. Drop us a line on rboaler@mansfield.gov.uk or cneil@mansfield.gov.uk.

Spotlight on local talent

Look out for the mask logo throughout the brochure

Lisa Gail Theatre School Practically Perfect Friday 1 - Saturday 2 April

Razzamatazz Dance School Get the Party Started Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 May

Sarah Patrick Dance School Showtime 2022 Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 April

Expressions Academy of Performing Arts Showcase 2022 Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 June

Syncopation Friday 15 - Saturday 16 July

SSPA - Schools’ Gotta Sing and Dance Monday 6 June

Christine March School of Dance Sunday 17 - Tuesday 19 July

Excelsior Dance Studios Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 June

Expressions Academy of Performing Arts Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 August

Harlequin School of Dance Synergy, Take Two Wednesday 20 - Saturday 23 April Tozer Studios - Dear Past, Dear Future Sunday 1 May Spotlight Studios Friday 6 - Saturday 7 May Mansfield Music and Drama Festival Sunday 8 May

Believe Academy - Planet Earth, the World we Live in Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 June Dance Works Friday 24 - Sunday 26 June

The Academy Dance Studio Thursday 9 July Dance Fusion Sunday 10 July

Claire Ellis Centre of Dance Saturday 3 September Step Up Dance Fitness Sunday 25 September

Wednesday 6 - Saturday 9 April

Heanor Musical Theatre Company Chess Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Heanor Musical Theatre Company finally return to play the game of Chess. At the height of the Cold War, two chess masters meet in Bangkok to battle for the world championship, but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman. Written in 1984 by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, plus Tim Rice, Chess tells a story of love and political intrigue, set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s, in which superpowers attempt to manipulate an international chess championship for political ends.

Sunday 10 April

Wednesday 27 April

Easter Panto - Wizard of Oz

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Time: 2pm and 6pm Tickets: £21 full, £19 concessions, £75 family of four (maximum 2 adults) Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.80 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With help from their new friends the Munchkins, they to travel to the Emerald City where the great Wizard of Oz lives. On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. Will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them before the Wicked Witch of the West captures them in her dungeon? Packed with brilliant dance routines, well known pop songs, lots of audience participation and plenty of laughter for all the family!

This live concert style guitar-fest has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. Renowned for its world-class musicianship, the show recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 authentic guitars models. Featuring an anthology of the greatest guitar hits from the likes of Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slashand many more!

Thursday 28 April

Friday 29 April

Wednesday 4 May

Lee Memphis King

Seriously Collins

Into the Groove

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.30 full, £24.30 concessions Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50, £21.50 concessions Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Lee Memphis King, recreates the essence of the King with an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.

Can you feel it coming in the air tonight?

Strike a pose and get up on the dance floor - it’s time to open your heart as we’ve got the key! Join us for an incredible night, as we cherish the love and celebrate the incredible career of the bestselling female artist of all time, Madonna.

This brand new production is dedicated entirely to the ‘Vegas Years’, when Elvis would perform in Las Vegas and tour throughout the US and Canada. The show is enhanced by an orchestra of world class musicians and backing vocalists coupled with impressive video screen projection mapping out Elvis’s life and music.

Join us for a tribute to one of the world’s musical superstars. Chris Hayward recreates all the classic Phil Collins tracks and drum sections in this live show.

This energetic, dazzling, colourful production recreates the highlights from Madonna’s breathtaking live tours for the ultimate concert night out. Featuring all of her greatest hits such as Holiday, Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many more! So don’t go for second best, put your love to the test and Get into the Groove!

Monday 2 May

Time: 1.30pm and 4pm Tickets: £16.50, £11.50 child Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat. The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage, Twirlywoos Live is an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages. 12

‘A lovely show for all little children to enjoy.’ What’s Good to Do ‘A wondering array of bright colours, music, bubbles, signing and costumes. An enchanting show for young audiences’ West End Wilma

Tuesday 10 May

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Time: Tickets: Venue: Age:

7.30pm £20, £10 schools Palace Theatre, Main Stage Recommended for age 11+

Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological discovery that will change the face of medical science forever. When a and colleague threatens to expose and destroy his work, Jekyll is forced to experiment on himself. Suddenly Jekyll has a new friend, the brutal Edward Hyde. A thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark psychological fantasy, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde immerses you in the myth and mystery of 19th century London’s fog-bound streets where love, betrayal and murder lurk at every chilling twist and turn. Gripping, stylish and thought-provoking, this is unmissable theatre.

Friday 13 May

Saturday 14 May

Beyond the Barricade

The Comedy Store

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre concert tour and features past principal performers from Les Misérables, delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis.

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today.

The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss (Enjolras and Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Misérables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals, delivering the material as if the audience are watching the original performance.

The London Comedy Store is the epicentre of the UK comedy circuit and has become the city’s busiest comedy club with over 3,500 people passing through its doors every week. We are lucky to have up and coming comedians perform on the Palace stage throughout the year with past performers including Celebrity Gogglebox’s Babtunde. Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year! 13

Sunday 15 May

Unify Inclusive Dance Festival featuring Candoco Dance Company Time: 6pm Tickets: £6, £4 concessions Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Inspire Youth Arts present an exciting new dance piece created and performed with the internationally acclaimed Candoco Dance Company. This will form part of the Unify Dance Festival in partnership with Hub Dance Team, based in Lincolnshire. Candoco will also be performing one of their repertoire pieces Set Reset as a stunning highlight to the festival. See the brilliant Inspire Youth Arts and Hub Dance Team companies performing as part of the not to be missed, festival program. The event is funded by Arts Council England with support from Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries, Nottinghamshire County Council, Mansfield District Council, Hub-Sleaford Dance Team and People Dancing. 14

Monday 16 May

Tuesday 17 May

Shewolves

Uptown Joel

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £12, £10 under 26 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Ever thought you should run the world, even though you’re ‘only fourteen and a girl’?

The iconic songs of Billy Joel, performed by Darren Reeves, star of the West End hit musical ‘Movin’ Out’.

Priya and Lou have. And they’re ready to bite back against any adult who doubts them. Armed with a backpack full of Pop-tarts and a hunger to tackle climate change they embark on a covert expedition into the wild. But when the wilderness closes in around them, can Lou and Priya overcome their differences to make their voices heard? Recommended for ages 12+ due to language.

After being spotted on Broadway by one of Billy Joel’s associates, Billy personally chose Darren to play the demanding, energetic lead role of The Piano Man. Supported by a 5-piece live band, Uptown Joel celebrates the amazing songwriting of this legendary artist.

Wednesday 18 May

Thursday 19 May

Friday 20 May

Neil Sands - Happy and Glorious

80s Live

Waterloo - The Best of Abba

Time: 2pm Tickets: £14.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back to celebrate 70 glorious years of Her Majesty’s record breaking rein. This uplifting afternoon will bring back golden memories with songs made famous by many of her favourite singers and stars.

We will make you feel shiny and new, as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music, for the night out you have been dreaming of - put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band ‘Electric Dreams’ perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from artists including Wham, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears and more! Blending pop and soft rock, the show includes hits such as Girls just Wanna have fun, Edge of Heaven, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me Baby, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio and the list goes on. With our sensational cast and live band, this is just what the doctor ordered. This is 80s Live!

This show captures the unique ABBA sound and feel with incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography. The iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.

From show tunes to the golden days of rock and roll and into the swinging sixties, sing along to a cockney knees up, a rousing section from Last Night of the Proms and of course our signature flag waving finale in a tribute to the veterans of her armed forces, with those legendary Songs That Won The War.

From the iconic Waterloo, Mamma Mia and Voulez Vouz and so much more, we thank ABBA for the music with this sensational show; it’s an experience not to be missed by any ABBA fan.

Saturday 21 May

Thursday 2 June

Lennon Retrospective

Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise

Sing-a-long-a Bohemian Rhapsody

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21.50, £20.50 concessions Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.50, £25.50 concessions Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Imagine you could take a magical mystery tour back in time to revisit the sound of The Beatles. Visualise a young Lennon and you have Gaz Keenan. Add a highly professional backing band and from the start you know this is a live music experience you won’t forget.

Come and join Paradise on their 13th UK Tour as they bring the magic from an era that changed the music world forever on to the stage for you to enjoy. If you’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll with the best show on the road, Paradise is on its way!

The smash hit film as you have never experienced it before. Celebrate Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Our live host will warm up your voices in true Freddie Mercury style, teach you some iconic dance moves and show you how to use your interactive prop bags.

This two hour show promises to take you on a journey through John Lennon’s popular back catalogue, serving up classic solos and Lennon penned early Beatles classics. Fronted by Gaz Keenan, the band of professional musicians have played theatres countywide with the show. Gaz’s ability to recreate John’s soulful vocals alongside passionate guitar and piano work, is clear to see on stage. 16

Monday 23 May

Including the music of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, The Big Bopper and Ricky Nelson to name but a few.

Then sit back and sing along with the on screen lyrics to Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure and Somebody to Love not forgetting you the audience, becoming part of their famous Live Aid concert. We guarantee to have you walking out feeling like the Champions of the World! Fancy Dress is encouraged but not obligatory. Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

Friday 3 June

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology’s most troubling topics. During this talk, Jennifer will explore the different categories and you will discover how serial killers are classified. Look at what the differences are between the types of serial killers and discuss the typical variances between males and female serial killers using case studies to illustrate. We will also investigate the phenomenon of killer couples such as Fred and Rose West and ‘The Moors Murderers’ Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and why women fall in love with known serial killers. You will watch a fascinating time-lapse video of facial reconstruction on the skull of a discovered body.

Wednesday 8 June

Luther UK - Luther Vandross Celebration Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Fronted by international tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band, experience all the hits from Luther Vandross. Culminating in over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards, the show includes many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written. Relive all the classics: Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me the Reason, I Really Didn’t Mean it, Stop to Love, So Amazing, The Best Things in Life Are Free, Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With, Any Love, Superstar, Until You Come Back to Me, Dance with My Father and more. 17

WEEKDAY Thursday009 MONTH June

Some Guys Have All The Luck

The Cavern Beatles

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

This fantastic show celebrates the music and career of Rod Stewart, one of rock music’s greatest icons starring Paul Metcalfe.

Fifty years after The Beatles first appeared, The Cavern Beatles is a band fully endorsed and licensed by the same club. As ambassadors The Cavern Club, The Cavern Beatles bring to the stage the music that has now influenced three generations.

Featuring a fantastic live band with impeccable credits, the first half of the show charts Rod’s rise to fame from the early 60s through to worldwide superstardom and record sales in excess of 250 million. The second half of the show is packed with Rod’s big hits and is one big party from start to finish!

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The band’s cast members, as well as being talented instrumentalists and singers, are hugely dedicated Beatle fans. With their widespread appeal being more apparent than ever in the varying age groups that continue to follow the band, The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as they are ever likely to get.

Tuesday WEEKDAY 14 - Wednesday 00 MONTH 15 June

Joseph

Mansfield New Youth Theatre Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £13.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage New Youth Theatre present the biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colours as it comes alive in this musical retelling. Joseph, the favourite son of Jacob, is blessed with vivid dreams that foretell the future. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph endures a series of adventures which challenge him to his core. Eventually Joseph’s brothers find themselves unknowingly grovelling at the feet of the brother they betrayed. As they fail to even recognise him, Joseph tests their integrity and reveals himself and the brothers are reconciled. A truly timeless Old Testament tale, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

Thursday 16 June

Friday 17 June

Walk Right Back Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage After phenomenal sell out tours, 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. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Nobody else recreates the flamboyant megastar with as much vigour and brilliance as Jimmy Love. Join Jimmy as our band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits including, Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many more.

Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark harmonies from heaven. Follow the brothers’ rise to fame, through their decade-long feud to the glorious reunion that gave them back to the world, and back to each other.

With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, we take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career. 19

Tuesday 21 June

Bye Bye Baby

Ooh... And Another Thing... An Evening with Su Pollard

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26 full, £24 concessions Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21.50 show only £46.50 including meet and greet Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Su is about to embark on her first ever An Evening with Su Pollard tour where she will talk about her exceptional career, which is sure to be filled with laughter and a few tears. She will also undertake a question and answer session with the audience. Su made her television debut on Opportunity Knocks, where she came second to a singing Jack Russell dog. She is best known for her role as Peggy in the BAFTA Award-winning sitcom HiDe-Hi and was honoured to be the subject of This Is Your Life. 20

Wednesday 22 June

Other television and film credits include You Rang M’Lord, Oh Doctor Beeching, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Benidorm Christmas Special, Last Laugh In Vegas, Doctors, Penny Crayon and The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends. Her career spans many West End shows, song recordings and more recently, appearances on Pointless Celebrities and Celebrity MasterChef. Join Su for an unforgettable night of magical memories, sure to leave you in stitches.

Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography; all backed by their excellent 4-piece band; ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember! Including 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more!

Wednesday 29 June - Saturday 2 July

Sunday 3 July

Presented by Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company

Bad Girls Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Set in a women’s prison, Bad Girls is a powerful and uplifting musical based on the award winning television drama. Follow an anarchic bunch of women - prostitutes, addicts and more. Each has a story of lives left behind and dreams of a better future. Wing Governor Helen arrives on a mission to reform the system and finds a surprising ally in cop killer Nikki. Corrupt officer Jim wants Helen’s job and will do anything to undermine her. A tragic death unleashes an angry protest and when it’s clear Helen stands to lose her job, the women must join forces to face their common enemy.

Time: 5pm Tickets: £15.50 Venue: Outdoor Theatre at Carr Bank Park Suitable for all from 7-107, Hamlet The Comedy, finds the eponymous royal student returning home for the summer holidays to find something rotten in the state of Denmark and it’s more than just the bag of dirty washing! Mum’s married Uncle Claudius and Dad’s dishing the dirt from his grave - it’s enough to make a teenager mad! Things will never be the same again in the Hamlet household.

Shakespeare’s famous tragedy is performed as you’ve never seen before with lots of laughs, music and memorable moments. ‘Oddsocks excels in an entertaining show which succeeds as both farce and a perfect introduction to Shakespeare.’ The Stage

Tuesday 5 July

Time: Tickets: Venue:

7.30pm £28.50 Palace Theatre, Main Stage

From the writers and producers of Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, it’s time to get away from it all and join the housewives on holiday! What’s better than letting your hair down with the girls? Letting your hair down with the girls on holiday!

Bring your passports and bikinis because we’re off on our holibobs. From the Costa del Sol to the Costa del Clacton there’s no sucking in your belly on our beach. You’re among friends. Slap on the Fun Factor 50 and let it all hang out!

Holidays, like women, come in all shapes and sizes. From wild partying to wild swimming. From Club 18-30 to Club 80-130. Join the ladies as they romp through a tapas selection of holiday heaven, holiday hell but most of all holiday hilarity!

Cabin Crew, prepare for take-off because the housewives are on holiday.

Wednesday 20 July

Friday 22 July

Rhiannon - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Rhiannon, the ultimate tribute to Fleetwood Mac, come to Mansfield for the first time, bringing you a sensational two hour show full of all the hits to get you on your feet including Rumours, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, The Chain and many more. A night not to be missed for any Fleetwood Mac fan.

A new romantic symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time the electrifying 80s. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many more. Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is the must-see show that simply defines a decade. 23

Saturday 23 July

Time: Tickets: Venue:

2pm and 6pm £11.50 adult, £6.50 child Palace Theatre, Main Stage

It’s a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of important events to attend. But disaster has struck the Palace as Her Majesty’s knickers have been nicked - call the royal guard! Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering what knickers Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit! 24

Will they be her ‘at home’ knickers - adorned with corgis - or her ‘garden party’ knickers, or perhaps her woolly Balmoral ones…? TaleGate Theatre Productions, producers of Father Christmas Needs A Wee and The Giant’s Loo Roll, bring you this regal children’s musical full of songs, silliness and a corgi or two! Recommended for ages 3+.

Wednesday 27 July

Friday 29 July

Saturday 30 July

The Real Thing

The Fizz

Time: 7:30pm Tickets: £28.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £28.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £32.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Liverpool Afro-British band The Real Thing have been one of the UK’s most prominent bands over the last 25 years. Since 1976 they have stormed the charts with songs such as Can You Feel The Force, Can’t Get By Without You, You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing, Whenever You Want My Love, and of course You To Me Are Everything, among their fifteen Top 50 chart entries.

The Fizz are a British pop music group formed of three original members of Bucks Fizz. The core of the group consists of Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston.

The glory days of top vocal group Odyssey, one of the most successful soul/disco acts of their era, culminated in the early 1980s when they topped the charts with Use It Up And Wear It Out, scoring several other Top Ten hits in Britain and throughout the world. Their first smash single Native New Yorker, an international hit late in 1977.

The Real Thing still features original members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith.

To date, The Fizz have released three albums, two of which have charted in the Official UK Albums Chart. The 2017 album The F-Z of Pop reached number 25, becoming the highest-charting Bucks Fizz related album in 33 years.

Odyssey

One of the founding members’ son, Steven Collazo, had become part of Odyssey behind the scenes from its inception. The group cut their Hang Together album containing Use It Up And Wear It Out and Don’t Tell Me, Tell Her. In the UK, Use It Up shot to the top ten and number one chart hit, followed by If You’re Looking For A Way Out, Inside Out, and the Lamont Dozier classic Going Back To My Roots, among others. 25

Thursday 1 September

Thursday 8 September

The ELO Experience

The South

T’Pau

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost and multi-award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

The South can finally get back on the road and do what they do best - perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South.

With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds of ELO and takes you on a magical musical journey through time?

The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Gaz also fronts the band with Alison and takes on vocal duties.

T’Pau burst onto the music scene in 1987 with the hit Heart and Soul which reached number 4 in both the UK and US charts. Taken from the debut album Bridge Of Spies, it’s innovative use of a rap verse by a white female vocalist introduced the world to the distinctive lead vocals of Carol Decker and the songwriting talents of Carol and Ronnie Rogers.

The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006.

Wednesday 7 September

Bringing back the full sound and arrangements of treasured songs such as A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her plus many more.

Who can forget the classic ballad China in your Hand? Nobody could have predicted it’s 5 week stay at number 1, the longest serving number one single that year. The original line up of T’Pau split in 1991 after a final Top 20 hit Whenever You Need Me but Carol built a new version of the group in 1997 leading to a tour and festival dates. Don’t miss your chance to see them live.

Friday 9 September

Wednesday 14 September

Thursday 15 September

Talon

Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps

VooDoo Room

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £23 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Talon’s 25th anniversary tour will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. Now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live.

A power trio of astonishingly talented musicians, Voodoo Room celebrate the music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream with a high energy show in the true spirit of these iconic, legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks, Voodoo Room are not a tribute act, just fantastic musicians playing great music.

This world class seven-piece band are not only revered by their peers, respected by the music industry but dearly loved by their massive and expanding fan base.

Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea though the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he’s visited some of the most unusual places on the planet. Armed with a trusty PowerPoint, fans can expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger. The best-selling author will meet fans after the show to sign copies of his latest book, The Hezbollah Hiking Club.

Members of Voodoo Room have numerous high profile recording and touring credits under their belts including Stevie Winwood, Massive Attack, Lulu, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder and many more. Garnering standing ovations and laden with praise wherever they play, Voodoo Room put on a show not to be missed.

Saturday 17 September

Tuesday 27 September

The Comedy Store

Someone Like You

Imagine

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £23.50, £21.50 concessions Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7:30pm Tickets: £24 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

A stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of our generations’ finest singer-songwriters.

From the Producers of That’ll be the Day, Imagine tells the legendary story of John Lennon, from his dramatic rise to fame as a Beatle through to his iconic solo career.

Friday 23 September

The world-class show faithfully recreates the magic of Adele including favourites such as Make You Feel My Love, Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep, Chasing Pavements, Skyfall and brand-new songs from the fantastic new album ‘30’.

Showcasing all John Lennon’s greatest hits, including the eponymous Imagine, Jealous Guy, Give Peace a Chance, Starting Over, Come Together, Strawberry Fields Forever, All You Need Is Love and many more. A beautifully crafted masterpiece of musical theatre, Imagine features authentic instrumentation, evocative costume and flawless live recreations of John Lennon’s songbook to wow even the most ardent Beatles and Lennon fan. Truly a show not to be missed.

Thursday 29 September - Saturday 1 October

A Panto Awash with Swash Buckle! MARTIN DODD FOR UK PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS

HE’S BACK!

MANSFIELD’S FAVOURITE FUNNYMAN

Time: 7.30pm (Saturday matinee 2.30pm) Tickets: £18, £10 schools, teachers go free Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage By John Godber and Jane Thornton Directed by John Godber The high street might be struggling to get back to normal but the Shakers bar is under new management and they are determined to make it the place to be seen. Pubs are closing, gin bars are so yesterday and cocktails and decadence are back for the roaring 2020s, as the hospitality industry looks to a new future. Misogyny is rife, in the home, in the workplace, and on the streets. The walk home after closing feels longer than ever, the customers are getting more leering, the hours longer, but the pay hasn’t changed. For waitresses Carol, Adele, Nicky and Mel, their lives juggle home, work, school and everything in between, but how long can it be maintained?

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Funny, physical and fizzing with wit, Shakers might just be the bar that we all want to be seen in! Join us in this revamped version of the iconic play which puts women’s lives front and centre, as everyone returns to going out out!

26 November to 31 December 2022

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Booking Details

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

Booking your tickets 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. Secure your seats now and book online 24/7 at mansfieldpalace.co.uk. Visa / Mastercard / Maestro and Delta accepted. Or you can call box2nd office onto 01623 633 133. Tickets can our be posted class up 7 days prior to an event for 80p. Within 7 days of an event, tickets can be collected from the Box Office.

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

If we need to cancel your performance for any reason - including due to Covid-19 - you will be entitled a full refund. If you find you cannot attend for a reason to Conditions of to Purchase • Thethe management the right to:we will offer a refund, exchange or credit note up do with currentreserves pandemic, Make alterations to the advertised cast and programme without prior notice to 24 hours before the performance. Refuse admission Provide alternative seats to those purchased Our staff will continue to wear face coverings and hand sanitiser is available, • Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. along with enhanced levels of cleaning across our facilities. You will be asked to sit in the nearest available seat at the back of the Theatre. We are committed to ensuring you feel as safe and comfortable as possible • Photographic, audio and video recording is strictly forbidden. This includes mobile phones. during your visit so if you would like to discuss your booking with us, please • During the performance, please ensure that all mobile devices are switched off. contact our Box Office. • 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.

Carers discount • Exchanges can be made up to 48 hours prior to the performance date. Tickets can be exchanged

Registered Carersperformance members half price oninevery show when with their for an alternative or forgo a different production this Theatre. A £4.00 administration fee will be charged. companion. An essential companion form should to be completed and held in our Box Office. Concessionary Rates Where available, these apply to a person who is:

• Aged 16fees or under or aged 60+ Booking • A student in full time education

All fees are included in the price, so the price you see is the price you pay. • In receipt of unemployment benefits • A Mansfield District Leisure Trust card holder • Proof of eligibility may be required and cannot be applied retrospectively.

What if i’m late? Discounts

These things happen. We’ll get you to your seat at the earliest opportunity, • A discount of 50% is available for carers of registered disabled patrons where production companies permit sometimes won’t be until the interval or a suitable break. this. Pleasethis complete the Essential Companion Scheme application form, available from the Box Office. • No last minute discounts are offered by the Theatre directly.

Full Terms and Conditions are available on our website or at the Box Office.

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• £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

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Thursday 19 May 80s Live

Diary

Friday 20 May Waterloo - The Best of ABBA Saturday 21 May Lennon Retrospective

Thursday 31 March - Friday 1 April Easy Way Out - Chapter 4 Friday 1 April - Saturday 2 April Lisa Gail Theatre School - Practically Perfect Wednesday 6 April - Saturday 9 April Chess the Musical - HMTC Sunday 10 April Wizard of Oz - Easter Panto Wednesday 13 April - Saturday 16 April Sarah Patrick Dance School - Showtime 2022 Wednesday 20 April - Saturday 23 April Harlequin School of Dance - Synergy, Take Two

Monday 23 May Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise

Saturday 28 May - Sunday 29 May Razzamataz Dance School - Get the party started

Thursday 2 June Sing-a-long-a Bohemian Rhapsody

Friday 3 June Psychology of Serial Killers

Thursday 9 July The Academy Dance Studio

Sunday 10 July Dance Fusion

Friday 15 July - Saturday 16 July Syncopation Performing Arts

Sunday 17 July - Tuesday 19 July Christine March School of Dance

Wednesday 20 July Calling Planet Earth

Friday 22 July Rhiannon - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Saturday 23 July The Queen’s Knickers

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Saturday 4 June - Sunday 5 June Expressions Academy of Performing Arts - Showcase 2022

Wednesday 27 July The Real Thing

Monday 6 June SSPA - Schools’ Gotta Sing and Dance

Friday 29 July The Fizz

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Wednesday 27 April The Story of Guitar Heroes

Wednesday 8 June Luther UK - Luther Vandross Celebration

Saturday 30 July Odyssey

Thursday 28 April Lee Memphis King

Thursday 9 June Some Guys Have all the Luck

Saturday 27 August - Sunday 28 August Expressions Academy of Performing Arts

Friday 29 April Seriously Collins

Friday 10 June The Cavern Beatles

Thursday 1 September The ELO Experience

Sunday 1 May Tozer Studios - Dear Past, Dear Future Monday 2 May Twirlywoos Live Wednesday 4 May Into the Groove Friday 6 – Saturday 7 May Spotlight Studios Tuesday 10 May The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Friday 13 May Beyond the Barricade Saturday 14 May The Comedy Store

Saturday 11 June - Sunday 12 June Excelsior Dance Studios

Tuesday 14 June - Wednesday 15 June JoSeptemberh - New Youth Theatre

Thursday 16 June The Rocket Man

Friday 17 June Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

Saturday 18 June - Sunday 19 June Believe Academy - Planet Earth, the World we Live In

Tuesday 21 June Ooh, and another thing... An Evening with Su Pollard

Saturday 3 September Claire Ellis Centre of Dance

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Wednesday 7 September The South

Thursday 8 September T’Pau

Friday 9 September Talon

Wednesday 14 September Dom Joly - Holiday Snaps

Thursday 15 September VooDoo Room

Saturday 17 September The Comedy Store

Friday 23 September Someone Like You

Wednesday 22 June Bye Bye Baby

Sunday 15 May Set and Reset / Reset - Candoco Dance Company

Friday 24 June - Sunday 26 June DanceWorks

Monday 16 May Shewolves

Wednesday 29 June - Saturday 2 July Bad Girls - Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company

Sunday 25 September Step Up Dance and Fitness

Tuesday 17 May Uptown Joel

Sunday 3 July Hamlet - Outdoor theatre at Carr Bank Park

Tuesday 27 September Imagine

Wednesday 18 May Neil Sands - Happy and Glorious

Tuesday 5 July Housewives on Holiday

Wednesday 29 September - Friday 1 October Shakers