Spring Season Season Ticket Guide 2019

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Welcome to our Spring 2019 Season Ticket Guide.

With 17 exciting shows to choose from, there’s a little something for everyone.

We’re thrilled to present the New Wolsey’s all new show, Grandma Saves the Day! A Musical About The Giles Family, as well as our latest sparkly co-production with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Kiss Me Quickstep.

With classic theatre such as My Mother Said I Never Should, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Heart of Darkness, accompanied by some incredible new work in The Princess and the Hustler and Little Miss Sunshine, we’re sure we’ve got something for you.

If comedy tickles your funny bone, why not join us for Mark Thomas: Check Up or An Evening With Eric and Ern; and music lovers shouldn’t miss this season’s line up, including exquisite saxophone from YolanDa Brown, breathtaking opera from Tenors UnLimited and a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald by Embraceable Ella.

In addition, all Season Ticket Holders receive: • Priority booking with access to the best seats at the best price.

• Complete flexibility with unlimited ticket exchanges.

• Savings of at least 15%, and up to 35% when combined with a Membership.

• Priority offers for selected shows and special events.

And remember, booking early secures you the best seats at the best prices.

The not-so-small print: Season Tickets include shows at the New Wolsey Theatre only and exclude Band C seats and Children’s Shows.

Find out all you need to know at: wolseytheatre.co.uk/seasonticket Mini Guide 8pp SPRING 2019 V4.indd 4

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SPRING 2019

SEASON TICKET CHOICES FROM THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE

FRI 26 APR TO SAT 18 MAY THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE PRESENT

GRANDMA SAVES THE DAY!

WED 13 TO SAT 23 MAR

A MUSICAL ABOUT THE

NEW WOLSEY THEATRE AND QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH PRESENT

KISS ME QUICKSTEP

BY AMANDA WHITTINGTON

A sequin-studded warm-hearted ballroom drama.

Three young couples are striving for glory on the competitive dance circuit, having finally made it to Blackpool’s National Amateur Championships via the motorway hard shoulder.

But there’s pain and heartbreak beneath the dazzling glitter ball when you’re dancing to other people’s tunes and hiding secrets. And with the world at your feet, it only takes one false step...

This bittersweet comedy reveals the backstage stories behind the fabulous frocks, fixed smiles and fake tan, looking at the real lives of those for whom dancing is everything.

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19 MAR 7:00pm

WED 13 MAR 7:45pm

THU 14 MAR 7:45pm

FRI 15 MAR 7:45pm

20 MAR 2:30pm 7:45pm

21 MAR 1:30pm 7:45pm

22 MAR 7:45pm

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SAT 16 MAR 2:30pm 7:45pm 23 MAR 2:30pm 7:45pm

FAMILY

BY PHIL WILLMOTT

It’s Ipswich in the late 1980’s and the Giles family are thrown into confusion when the upwardly mobile Stinkletons move in next door. It takes Grandma Giles to sort it all out with a few swift blows from her brolly and her familiar battle cry – ‘Gertcha!’.

Combining the much loved Giles cartoon characters with classic hit songs from the eighties including Our House, Simply the Best, Wake Me Up Before You Go- Go and many more, all played live by our multi-talented company of actor-musicians, this is a fast-moving, funny and pop filled comic strip for all the family.

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29 APR 7:45pm

30 APR 7:00pm

1 MAY 2:30pm 7:45pm 8 MAY 2:30pm 7:45pm 15 MAY 2:30pm 7:45pm

2 MAY 7:45pm

7 MAY 7:00pm 13 MAY 7:45pm

14 MAY 7:00pm

9 MAY 1:30pm 7:45pm 16 MAY 7:45pm

FRI 26 APR 7:45pm 3 MAY 7:45pm 10 MAY 7:45pm 17 MAY 7:45pm

SAT 27 APR 7:45pm 4 MAY 2:30pm 7:45pm 11 MAY 2:30pm 7:45pm 18 MAY 2:30pm 7:45pm

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TUE 12 TO SAT 16 FEB LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE PRESENT

MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD Using a kaleidoscopic time structure, Charlotte Keatley’s story focuses on four generations of one family as they confront the most significant moments of their lives.

TUE 12 FEB 7:00pm

WED 13 FEB 2:30pm / 7:45pm

THU 14 FEB 7:45pm

FRI 15 FEB 7:45pm

SAT 16 FEB 2:30pm / 7:45pm

WED 27 FEB TO SAT 2 MAR AN ECLIPSE THEATRE COMPANY, BRISTOL OLD VIC AND HULL TRUCK THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION

THE PRINCESS AND THE HUSTLER In 1963 Bristol, as Black British Civil Rights campaigners walk onto the streets, 10-year-old Princess finds out what it really means to be black and beautiful.

WED 27 FEB 7:45pm

THU 28 FEB 7:45pm

FRI 1 MAR 7:45pm

SAT 2 MAR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

MON 1 TO SAT 6 APR TILTED WIG PRODUCTIONS, MALVERN THEATRES AND CHURCHILL THEATRE PRESENT

THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

In a society obsessed with youth and beauty, Dorian Gray is given the chance to keep his looks forever. But at what cost...?

MON 1 APR 7:45pm

TUE 2 APR 7:00pm

WED 3 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

THU 4 APR 7:45pm

FRI 5 APR 7:45pm

SAT 6 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

FRI 12 TO SAT 13 APR IMITATING THE DOG PRESENT

HEART OF DARKNESS

This bold new version of Conrad’s classic novel fuses live performance with digital technology to tell a story of brutal greed and of the dark heart which beats within us all.

FRI 12 APR 7:45pm

SAT 13 APR 2:30pm / 7:45pm

MON 20 TO SAT 25 MAY SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS AND ARCOLA THEATRE PRESENT

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

Based on the Academy Award-winning film, this is a touching and hilarious musical comedy about a dysfunctional family on a frantic 800-mile journey to deliver their daughter to a children’s beauty pageant.

MON 20 MAY 7:45pm

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TUE 21 MAY 7:00pm

WED 22 MAY 2:30pm / 7:45pm

THU 23 MAY 7:45pm

FRI 24 MAY 7:45pm

SAT 25 MAY 2:30pm / 7:45pm

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THU 7 FEB 7:45pm

THU 7 FEB TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS

EMBRACEABLE ELLA

Joanna Eden presents a ‘labour of love’ show celebrating the music of her vocal hero Ella Fitzgerald with the help of the 78 RPM Big Band.

FRI 8 FEB

DUKE’S COMEDY CLUB

FRI 8 FEB 7:45pm

An evening with the finest comics from around the world.

Spice up your night and add a curry when you book!

TUE 19 FEB LAKIN MCCARTHY PRESENTS

MARK THOMAS: CHECK UP

TUE 19 FEB 7:45pm

Comedian Mark Thomas uses his own demise to explore what’s going wrong in our NHS, how it can go right and what the future might hold for all of us.

WED 20 FEB DAVE MAUCHLINE PRESENTS

AN EVENING OF ERIC AND ERN

WED 20 FEB 7:45pm

From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed west end hit, this brilliant Eric and Ern homage is crammed full of renditions of famous comedy sketches.

SUN 3 MAR

YOLANDA BROWN

SUN 3 MAR 7:00pm

An evening with double MOBO Award winning YolanDa Brown, the UK’s premier female saxophonist, known for her unique fusion of Reggae, Jazz and Soul.

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SUN 24 MAR

SUN 24 MAR 7:00pm

JAMES SEABRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH AINE FLANAGAN PRESENTS

MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO

Maggie returns in her smash hit drag extravaganza about gay rights, the 80s and disco created by Olivier Award winner Jon Brittain and Matt Tedford.

SUN 31 MAR TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS

THE JIVE ACES BIG BEAT REVUE

SUN 31 MAR 7:00pm

The UK’s No.1 and world’s busiest swing and jive band, The Jive Aces present their biggest theatre show to date, the Big Beat Revue!

WED 10 APR LOST IN TRANSLATION CIRCUS PRESENT

HOTEL PARADISO

WED 10 APR 7:00pm

A brilliantly funny circus theatre show for all the family, where a highly skilled cast of 6 provide thrills, gasps, laughs and drama aplenty.

SUN 14 APR

TENORS UNLIMITED

SUN 14 APR 7:00pm

The number one selling operatic trio Tenors UnLimited, the ‘Rat Pack of Opera’, are proud to present their newest touring show celebrating 15 years.

WED 17 APR

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: REMIX!

WED 17 APR 7:00pm

This cheeky and charming quartet transform audience suggestions into fantastically funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, and explosive physicality.

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ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

NEW WOLSEY STUDIO

The New Wolsey strives to be as accessible as possible to all. There are a range of accessible performances available throughout the season, and access services should you need further assistance with your visit.

Our intimate 100 seat studio space is just a short walk up the road on St. George’s Street. Showing an exciting range of new work, small scale and fringe theatre and children’s shows, our Studio is also home to our New Wolsey Young Company and Youth Theatre groups. Head up there this season to see the likes of Three Sat Under the Banyan Tree, Mathilda and the Orange Balloon and The 39 Steps!

For full information, head to:

wolseytheatre.co.uk/access

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THE 39 STEPS Head to the New Wolsey Studio this Spring to see our acclaimed Young Company perform a multi-award winning modern comedy blockbuster, The 39 Steps!

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TUE 23 APR 7:45pm

WED 24 APR 7:45pm

THU 25 APR 7:45pm

FRI 26 APR 7:45pm

29 APR 7:45pm

30 APR 7:45pm

1 MAY 7:45pm

2 MAY 7:45pm

3 MAY 7:45pm

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