The Orchard Theatre Spring 2017

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SPRING 2017

FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT highlights this season…

MATTHEW BOURNE’S EARLY ADVENTURES

THE WEDDING SINGER

English National Ballet: MY FIRST BALLET CINDERELLA

MR BLOOM’S NURSERY LIVE!

CHRIS RAMSEY THE CRUCIBLE THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and much, much more…

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For all the family!

Make your visit extra special and purchase one of our new hospitality packages today to enjoy some superb discounts.

Cory The Cat’s Kids’ Menu means that even our littlest theatregoers can enjoy a tasty meal before the show!

Available at certain performances only – look out for Cory’s paw print throughout the brochure!

FEELING PECKISH?

THE CLASSIC PACKAGE

If it’s a quick snack you’re looking for, head to our Coffee Shop, serving fresh coffee and delicious homemade sandwiches. Or try a hot bar snack – available from the bar, up to 20 minutes before the show.

£35.00 for two people ON ARRIVAL A superb hot selection platter, reserved table in the upper foyer and two premium drinks.

INTERVAL Two more premium drinks and two vanilla Marshfield’s ice creams.

THE LUXURY PACKAGE £46.00 for two people ON ARRIVAL Selection of canapés, a 75cl bottle of Prosecco and a reserved table in the upper foyer.

INTERVAL Cheese board OR tasty mini dessert selection.

THE INDULGENCE PACKAGE £60.00 for two people ON ARRIVAL Selection of canapés and cheeseboard, a 75cl bottle of Champagne and a reserved table in the upper foyer.

INTERVAL Tasty mini dessert selection

Packages are for two or more people and must be purchased in advance. Selected performances only. Visit orchardtheatre.co.uk for more information.

Make your night complete with a wonderful dining experience; our first-class restaurant is just footsteps from your seat, in the upper foyer.

Whether it’s a leisurely three-course meal or a quick snack, The Restaurant’s seasonal menus offer a range of delicious dishes, using the freshest local produce prepared daily by our Chef.

Be sure to reserve your table when you book your theatre tickets, as spaces are limited. Or, look for the special Meal Deals and Dining Seats available at certain performances.

Guests with access needs who wish to dine in The Restaurant can be accommodated in the lower foyer.

Please inform a member of the team at the time of the booking.

The Orchard Theatre is managed on behalf of Dartford Borough Council by HQ Theatres & Hospitality Ltd, a Qdos Entertainment Company.

©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 235825

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Family shows are indicated with a (children over the age of 18 months must have their own seat). At all other shows, children under 4 will not be admitted to The Orchard Theatre

Premiere Card members save up to £1000 in this Season Brochure! *when paying by Direct Debit, otherwise price increases to £35

TA K E PA R T

For more information on TAKE PART activities please go to our Get Involved page towards the back of this brochure.

THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE IN A BRAND-NEW MUSICAL PRODUCTION

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TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu Eve & Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sat Mat £22.50 – £42.00 Sam murdered and his beloved wife Molly alone, in despair and utterly Wed Mat £22.50 – £37.50 lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic Sam, trapped between Fri & Sat Eve £27.50 – £44.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Tue, saving her from grave danger… £7.50 off Wed UNDER 18s £22.50 best available The movie Ghost has proven to be one of cinema’s biggest all-time hits.

Starring the late Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg it was (Tue – Thu) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket the highest grossing film of 1990 and won an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce prices (Tue – Thu) Joel Rubin who has adapted his screenplay for this musical. The movie and SCHOOLS 10+ Upper Circle £18.00 (Tue – Thu) the musical feature The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside GROUPS 6+ £3.00 off many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.

GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off ‘BREATHTAKING... THE ‘A ROARING SUCCESS. GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off SENSE OF INVENTION, OF THE HOUSE WAS BROUGHT (All group discounts off top two prices only, exc Sat Eve) INGENUITY, IS STUNNING’ DOWN WITH THUNDEROUS Prices shown are inclusive of any NORTHERN ECHO applicable booking fee.

APPLAUSE’ THE GAZETTE Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THE NO.1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR

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WED 25 – SAT 28 JANUARY Following the huge sell-out success of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to the stage with the world premiere production of Not Dead Enough. Starring award-winning actor Shane Richie as DS Roy Grace, Laura Whitmore, one of the stars of 2016’s Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1, and Stephen Billington, best-known for roles on Hollyoaks and Coronation Street.

On the night Brian Bishop murdered his wife, he was sixty miles away, asleep in bed. At least that’s what he claims. But as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace continues to deal with the mysterious disappearance of his own wife, he starts to dig a little deeper into the chilling murder case and it soon becomes clear that love can be a dangerous thing...

Adapted for the stage by award-winning writer Shaun McKenna and directed by Olivier Award-winner Ian Talbot, Not Dead Enough is the third novel in Peter James’ award-winning Roy Grace series and the third play in his box office smash-hit and critically acclaimed stage franchise. Peter has been acclaimed as ‘One of the most fiendishly clever crime fiction plotters’ Daily Mail and his brilliant novels have sold over 18 million copies world-wide.

WED – SAT 7.30PM, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Wed –Thu Eve & Sat Mat £20.50 – £30.50 Thu Mat £20.50 – £26.50 Fri & Sat Eve £22.50 – £32.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Wed, £7.50 off Thu mat UNDER 21s £20.50 best available (Wed – Thu) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices (Wed – Thu) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off SES TWO-COUR GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off + SHOW (All group discounts off top £4EV3E.5& 0 SAT MAT two prices only, exc Fri & WED – THU Sat Eve) 8.50

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SUN 29 JANUARY – WED 1 FEBRUARY From David Walliams, the fastest-growing children’s author in the UK; comes an explosively funny space adventure for children aged three and up. Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first?

3...2...1... BLAST OFF! Adapted for the stage by Les Petits Theatre Company following their tour of Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs and immersive hit Adventures in Wonderland, and featuring puppetry, music and a giant space race to the moon!

The creative team have worked on such hit shows such as Dr Seuss’ The Lorax, Elephantom, War Horse and Raymond Briggs’ The Bear.

SUN 1PM & 3PM, MON 1.30PM & 4.30PM, TUE 10.30AM & 4.30PM, WED 10.30AM & 1.30PM TICKETS £18.50 UNDER 16s £16.50 FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £61.00 SCHOOLS 10+ £9.00 GROUPS 10+ £11.00 Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2014 Author’s name branding © Quentin Blake, 2010

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 29 JANUARY 8PM

PUSS & DICK Adult Panto

18+

The Market Theatre Company will re-work (or ruin) the pantomime classic Dick Whittington - packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant sexual innuendo! The fearless company of three will distort it almost beyond recognition. Get ready for an evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only.

TICKETS £19.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £14.50 GROUPS 10+ £14.50

THU 2 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

The A-Z of Rock Performing the greatest songs from right across the Alphabet of Rock, The Classic Rock Show powers through Classic Rock’s finest moments, from AC/DC and Aerosmith to Eric Clapton, The Eagles, ELO, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meatloaf and Queen to The Who, Zeppelin, ZZ Top and everything in between, performed with note-for-note precision that truly brings the original iconic and era defining recordings back to life on stage, with a huge sound and light show to match plus much, much more!

TICKETS £27.50 – £37.50 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

FRI 3 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

JIM DAVIDSON 40 Years On Prior to London’s West End, Britain’s most controversial comedian celebrates an explosive 40 years in show business. Jim brings to the stage for the first time a truly revealing and hilarious look at his life.

From the triumphs to the tragedies. Jim Davidson as you have never seen him before. A night not to be missed.

TICKETS £21.50 – £27.00 LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

DINING SEATS £48.00 selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

SAT 4 FEBRUARY 1PM

ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING With a great international line-up of top stars from all over the world, they will take part in a giant Over The Top rope Rumble for the Dartford King of the Ring title. Great for all the family and will keep the kids talking for weeks afterwards. Don’t miss this star studded action-packed fun event for all the family to enjoy.

TICKETS £18.00 UNDER 16s £13.00 PREMIERE CARD £13.50 FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £57.00 DINING SEATS £25.50 inc show ticket, burger, chips & a bottled drink

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

BILL KENWRIGHT

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‘THE BEST OF TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MUSICALS’ The Evening News

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‘BRILLIANT!

IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS’ Sunday Times

‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE,

GO, GO, GO, JO’ Mail On Sunday

‘A TECHNICOLOR TRIUMPH’ The Independent

TUE 7 – SAT 11 FEBRUARY Bill Kenwright’s Amazing, Superb, Wonderful and Brilliant production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record-breaking tour, having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb.

He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump.

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TUE – THU 7.30PM, FRI 5PM WED, THU & SAT MAT 2PM, FRI & SAT 5PM & 8PM TICKETS Tue – Sat £22.50 - £34.50 Wed & Thu Mat, Fri 5pm £17.50 – £30.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £7.50 off top two ticket prices Wed – Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices Tue – Thu UNDER 18s £10.00 off Tue – Thu SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Tue – Thu & Fri 5pm (Selected seats) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All group discounts off top two prices, exc Sat)

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

‘CHUFFING BRILLIANT’ Daily Mail

ANDREW ANTHONY CHRIS DUNN LEWIS FOUNTAIN

GARY LOUIS KAI LUCY EMERICK OWEN

‘EVERY INCH A WHOPPING HIT’ Daily Telegraph

WINNER! UK THEATRE AWARD BEST TOURING PRODUCTION

DIRECTED BY JACK RYDER

MON 13 – SAT 18 FEBRUARY The classic film about six out of work steel workers with nothing to lose took the world by storm!

Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production stars Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Chris Fountain, Anthony Lewis, Kai Owen and a cast of fourteen and is directed by Jack Ryder. Not only has the play been getting standing ovations every night, but it also won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for best touring production.

Featuring great songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should drop everything and book today!

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £22.50 – £35.00 Fri & Sat £22.50 – £37.00 Wed Mat £20.50 – £30.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon GROUPS 6+ £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £6.50 off GROUPS 20+ £7.50 off (All group discounts off top two prices, exc Sat) Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SAT 4 FEBRUARY 8PM

MILES JUPP Songs of Freedom Astronauts. Regrets. The sexes. Social Media. Hipsters. Rage.

Medicine. Manners. Identity. Lost stuff. Other stuff. Miles Jupp, (Stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz) hits the road in a freshly-ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all.

TICKETS £21.50 PREMIERE CARD £19.00 GROUPS 10+ £19.00

SUN 12 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

SMILE! A fundraising concert for Nathan Box Lyn Paul (The New Seekers, Blood Brothers) leads a stellar line-up of leading performers from West End shows in a dazzling evening of musical hits! Supported by a company of over 100, including a live 30-piece orchestra, this is a spectacle not to be missed! The concert is in aid of Nathan Box - a seven year old suffering from a rare brain tumour who needs essential treatment costing £100,000 and only available in the USA. TICKETS £30.00 PREMIERE CARD £25.50 GROUPS 10+ £25.50

FRI 17 FEBRUARY 1PM

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT DINOSAURS?

Come and test your knowledge against Ben Garrod (the TV scientist in Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur). With the help of TV film footage and photos of his own palaeontological dinosaur digs, he will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and more. This is an interactive show where children will be given the chance to ask questions and show off their dinosaur knowledge to the audience.

TICKETS £15.50 FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £58.00 PREMIERE CARD £14.00 GROUPS 10+ £14.00

THU 23 FEBRUARY 3PM & 7.30PM

BRENDAN COLE All Night Long A brand-new show for 2017, Brendan hosts another spectacular production featuring his guest dancers, a new leading lady and a 14-piece band and singers live on stage. Stunning lighting, amazing special effects and superb choreography. It’s going be a party!

TICKETS £30.00 – £42.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £27.50 – £39.50 GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

FRI 24 FEBRUARY The Ultimate 80s Party Night!

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Photo: Roy Tan

‘THE SHOW THAT LAUNCHED THE CAREER OF ‘BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE CHOREOGRAPHER’

MON 20 – WED 22 FEBRUARY 7.30PM Matthew Bourne returns to his roots in Early Adventures, a programme of hit pieces that launched the career of ‘Britain’s favourite choreographer’ and saw the birth of the style, wit and sheer entertainment that his company New Adventures brought to Swan Lake, The Car Man, Edward Scissorhands and Sleeping Beauty. With designs by long-time collaborator, Lez Brotherston, Early Adventures forms part of the company’s 30th Anniversary celebrations.

Programme* includes: The Infernal Galop, Town and Country, Watch with Mother and Spitfire.

Contains some adult humour. May not be suitable for under 12s. *programme varies. Please check theatre website for details.

‘A RARE TREAT. BOURNE’S WIT AND FLAIR ARE IN FULL PLAY’ SUNDAY TIMES 1987 - 2017

TICKETS £17.50 – £31.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE UNDER 21s £17.50 Best available PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £7.50 off Tue & Wed SCHOOLS 10+ £13.00 (selected seats) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable S booking fee.

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Opera and Ballet International presents an Ellen Kent Production with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra

SUN 19 FEBRUARY 7.30PM Starring Olga Perrier*, the French Soprano as Musetta.

The tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include a brass band, snow effects and Muzetta’s dog.

‘AUTHENTIC, TENDER AND PASSIONATE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

Both operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles.

SUN 7 MAY 7.30PM Starring the French Soprano Olga Perrier* as Abigaille and the celebrated mezzo from the Romanian National Opera Liza Kadelnik* as Fenena.

Verdi’s famous haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves comes to life in a masterpiece of revenge, destruction and jealousy, featuring amazing lighting and stage effects which includes the burning down of Soloman’s temple.

‘WORTH GOING A LONG WAY TO HEAR’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS TICKETS £24.50 – £36.50 PREMIERE CARD £5.50 off (top two prices only) UNDER 21s £10.00 off (best only) CHAMPAGNE SEATS £52.50 (selected seats) includes a glass of champagne on arrival and a programme. Ages 18+ GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee. *Cast subject to change

BOOK BOTH OPERAS £4.00 off each ticket

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SAT 25 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

TANGO FIRE

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SES TWO-COUR + SHOW

Tango Fire is the hottest Tango Show from Buenos Aires, £41.50 Argentina. Featuring a quartet of brilliant young musicians and 10 exceptional dancers with one of Argentina’s finest singers, Tango Fire offers a journey through the history of Tango – the world’s most alluring and exciting form of dance.

TICKETS £20.00 – £28.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off UNDER 21S £20.50 (best available) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off

SUN 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s ultimate homage to Fleetwood Mac, returns to for their landmark Hits to Blues World Tour. Encompassing nearly five decade of legendary music and channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Hits to Blues offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most-loved bands of all time.

TICKETS £27.50 GOLD CIRCLE TICKETS £37.50 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

MON 27 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

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£39.50

The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family! Welcome back to the Johnny Cash Road Show featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John. Also now an even bigger show than ever, introducing the Carter Sisters and brass section the JC Horns accompanied by emotive screen visuals. This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

TICKETS £20.50, £24.50 PREMIERE CARD £4.50 off GROUPS 10+ £4.50 off

SAT 4 MARCH 8PM

CHRIS RAMSEY Is That Chris Ramsey? Yes It Is A brand-new stand-up show for 2017 from the comedian you’ve seen on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Extra Camp, The Royal Variety Performance, Celebrity Juice, Hebburn, Live At The Apollo and various newspapers when he was wrongly arrested in a hotel in his underpants. Is That Chris Ramsey? Yes It Is. On his biggest UK tour yet. Get tickets while you can.

TICKETS £24.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

A Nuffield Southampton Theatres and Curve Production in association with Lyric Hammersmith

PHOTOS: MANUEL HARLAN

★★★★

Adapted for the stage by Sam Holcroft

‘FRESH FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT A WHISKER-LICKING TREAT’ The Times

TUE 28 FEBRUARY – SUN 5 MARCH Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy, smelly, horrid farmers hate the cunning Mr Fox. Mr Fox is smart, clever and rather fantastic, but he doesn’t realise how determined the farmers are to get revenge. Can he hatch a plan to save his family and friends? Can they outrun the diggers and outsmart the farmers? And can Rabbit shut up long enough not to give the game away?

Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is family fun at its finest. A juicy tale of greed, pride and the power of friendship, this flagship production for the Roald Dahl centenary celebrations, promises a dahlicious theatrical feast with live music and songs and gloriumptious designs. A wondercrump treat for the whole family! Suitable for ages 5+

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TUE, THU & FRI 7PM, WED & THU 10.30AM, SAT 10.30AM & 2PM, SUN 10AM TICKETS £22.50 UNDER 16s £17.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Tue SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 GROUPS 10+ £14.00 Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

Cory’s Dining Seats ADULTS £32.50 UNDER 16s £23.50 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)

‘I LOVED EVERY MOMENT’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT

BOOK BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN

PHOTOS OF PREVIOUS CAST

CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MULTI-MILLION SELLING CDS

‘TREMENDOUS’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘THE ULTIMATE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY’ CBS NEWS

‘SUBLIME’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’ DAILY EXPRESS

FEATURING CLASSIC TRACKS FROM ROY ORBISON, THE SHADOWS, EDDIE COCHRAN, BILLY FURY, AND MANY MORE… INCLUDING LET’S DANCE * TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM * SHAKING ALL OVER * BOBBY’S GIRL *LITTLE TOWN FLIRT * ONLY SIXTEEN * RUNAROUND SUE * HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET 16 *LET IT BE ME * GREAT PRETENDER * C’MON EVERYBODY * LET’S TWIST AGAIN AND MANY MORE

MON 6 – SAT 11 MARCH Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two, Three, Four and Five, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era.

The dazzling success of the first five albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu, Wed & Sat Mat £20.50 – £32.00 Fri & Sat Eve £22.50 – £34.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Mon, £7.50 off Tue – Thu (off top two ticket prices exc Premium seats) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices Mon – Thu UNDER 18s £10.00 off Mon – Thu GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All group discounts off SES top two prices, TWO-COUR + SHOW exc Fri & Sat) 0 Prices shown £45.5 , WED MAT are inclusive MON – THU of any £47.50E FRI-SAT EV applicable booking fee.

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CHARLIE CONDOU

VICTORIA YATES

(Coronation Street)

(Call The Midwife)

Sell a Door Theatre Company and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in association with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg present

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Directed by

DOUGLAS RINTOUL

TUE 14 – SAT 18 MARCH One of the twentieth century’s landmark plays, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible stands as both a historical record and a political parable for our times.

In a small 17th century New England town a children’s game has terrifying consequences as allegations of witchcraft break out. Quickly caught up in an unstoppable flow of paranoia, accusation and manipulation, the community is consumed by a climate of suspicion where no person is safe from his neighbour.

The bold new production of The Crucible, starring Charlie Condou (Coronation Street) as the witch hunter Reverend Hale and Victoria Yates (Call the Midwife) as the falsely accused Elizabeth Proctor, is directed by Douglas Rintoul, Artistic Director of the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, and brings together music and movement through a strong and ever present cast.

This atmospheric staging of a theatre classic is co-produced with Selladoor Productions, in association with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, and is a chilling reminder of the frailty of reason in the face of hysteria.

Selladoor Productions have staged over 50 touring productions to date, including recent successful UK tours of The History Boys, Avenue Q, Footloose and American Idiot.

ta k e p a rt TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MAT 2PM TICKETS Tue – Sat £14.50 – £30.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £7.50 off top two ticket prices Wed – Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices Tue – Thu UNDER 21s £20.50 best available SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Circle & Upper Circle (exc Sat) GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All group discounts off top two prices, exc Sat) SES TWO-COUR Prices shown + SHOW 0 are inclusive of any £30.0 TUE –SAT applicable booking fee.

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THE SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA SWING - The Ultimate Big Band This fizzy and frisky, glittering gem of a show remains the best entertainment in town as Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra deliver another full-throttle performance. Offering the bubbly verve and energy of that glorious music with a hearty helping of nostalgia, you can hear the music of the swing era bought back to life. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

TICKETS £25.00 PREMIERE CARD £22.50 GROUPS 10+ £22.50

SUN 12 MARCH 7.30PM

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s no.1 rock ‘n’ roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another opportunity to see its latest most popular show! Featuring a sensational line-up of classic gold hits, spanning the 50s right through to the 70s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy! Complete with stunning costumes and incredible live music performances, we guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over.

TICKETS £29.50 PREMIERE CARD £27.00 GROUPS 10+ £27.00

SUN 19 MARCH 7.30PM

LEE NELSON Serious Joker After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, Lee Nelson is back where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show.

‘Comedy Legend’ The Sun ‘Comedy Genius’ The Mirror ‘You Should Be Ashamed Of Yourself’ Sepp Blatter TICKETS £24.00 PREMIERE CARD £21.50 GROUPS 10+ £21.50

TUE 28 MARCH 7.30PM Matthew Townshend Productions Presents

an entertainment devised by sheridan Morley with the words and music of Noel Coward

NOEL & GERTIE

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Noel & Gertie is a love story devised by Sheridan Morley from the £39.50 letters and diaries of two of the best-loved performers of the Twentieth century; Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. With songs and scenes from shows including Private Lives and Blithe Spirit, this beautifully set and immaculately executed production takes a perfectly-orchestrated trip down memory lane.

TICKETS £21.00 – £26.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE UNDER 21s £20.50 (best available) PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off top two price seats SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 (selected seats) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

TUE 21 – SAT 25 MARCH It’s 1985. Hair is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart (Jon Robyns Avenue Q, Legally Blonde) is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer. When his own fiancée dumps him at the altar a seriously bummed out Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own.

Can sweet natured Julia, (Cassie Compton X Factor) and her best friend Holly (Roxanne Pallett Emmerdale, Waterloo Road) lure Robbie out of the dumpster and back into the limelight? Or is he going to see her head off down the aisle with Wall Street bad boy Glenn (Ray Quinn X Factor, Dancing On Ice)? Only Grandma Rosie (Ruth Madoc Hi-De-Hi!, Little Britain) seems to be able to see that Robbie and Julia are the couple that are meant to be.

Don’t miss your chance to join the party of the year – packed with songs which capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler smash-hit film.

MUSIC BY

MATTHEW SKLAR BOOK BY CHAD BEGUELIN AND TIM HERLIHY LYRICS BY CHAD BEGUELIN

DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY

NICK WINSTON BASED UPON THE

NEW LINE CINEMA FILM WRITTEN BY TIM HERLIHY Performances by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.

TUE – THU & SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT 2.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu & Sat Mat £24.50 – £37.50 Wed Mat & Fri 5pm £22.50 – £32.50, Fri & Sat Eve £27.50 – £40.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £7.50 off top two ticket prices Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices Tue – Thu Meal UNDER 18s £22.50 best available DeaURlSES (exc Fri & Sat Eve) TWO-COOW + SH GROUPS 6+ £3.00 off 0 GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off £45 .5 TUE –THU GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off urant ta es R Open GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off FRI & SAT (All group discounts off top two prices, exc Sat & Fri Eve perfs) Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 26 – MON 27 MARCH SUN 1PM & 4PM, MON 11AM & 2PM Bring your ‘tiddlers’ along to join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour! They’re busily getting the allotment ready for a very special visit from a member of the Royal family. So why don’t you, ‘Pop along and say ‘ello’ too for a right-Royal knees up.’

Featuring all of the much-loved elements of the TV show, Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) will be joined by his veggie friends and his trusty compostarium!

TICKETS £16.50 UNDER 16s £15.00 PREMIERE CARD Adult £15.00, Child £13.50 GROUPS 10+ Adult £15.00, Child £13.50

FRI 31 MARCH – SAT 1 APRIL 7.30PM

SAM BAILEY Sing My Heart Out

Hot off the back of her portrayal of Mama Morton in the critically acclaimed musical Chicago, X Factor winner Sam Bailey returns to the stage with her very own live show.

The Sing My Heart Out tour coincides with the release of Sam’s new album of the same name, and as the title suggests is guaranteed to showcase the former prison-officer’s powerhouse vocals.

MEET & GREET £78.50 (Including best seats in the house, meet & greet with Sam, a photo opportunity and souvenir laminate this will take place prior to the show)

10+

TICKETS £28.00 – £33.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off VIP DINING SEATS £54.00 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant and a show ticket.

Rows G, H, J & K) CELEBRATION SEATS £38.00 (includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival, rows A & B)

GROUPS GET MORE AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE If you are part of a party of ten or more ask us about special ticket deals on selected shows

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WED 29 MARCH 7.30PM

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

URSES TWO-COOW + SH

Sensational Tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra £39.50 Presenting the Back Into The Blue Tour 2017, The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. 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 and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

TICKETS £25.50 PREMIERE CARD £21.00 GROUPS 10+ £22.00

THU 30 MARCH 7.30PM

THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN How Sweet It Is

DINING SEATS £49.00 selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with slick choreography and an amazing band. Truly outstanding, the best MOTOWN experience you will ever have! You’ll be Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artists 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.

TICKETS £25.00, £28.00 PREMIERE CARD £4.50 off GROUPS 10+ £4.50 off

SUN 9 APRIL 2PM

NAOMI WILD AND SCARY

The show will be packed full of fun and surprises as Naomi is joined on stage by ‘Animal Mark’, and some of his scariest creatures. Join Naomi as she recalls some of her most exciting wildlife experiences from the far-flung corners of the world and even introduces the audience to some of the most fierce and frightening animals she met along the way! The show is suitable for kids of all ages and guarantees a great time for the whole family.

TICKETS £23.50 UNDER 16s £19.50 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £78.00

SUN 16 APRIL 11AM & 2.30PM

THE SOOTY SHOW

Izzy wizzy let’s get busy! Sooty is back in a brand-new show with guaranteed giggles for the whole family! Direct from CITV, Sooty, Sweep and Soo head into town accompanied by TV’s Richard Cadell.

Mr Slater has put Richard in charge of running the show but nothing is going to plan! Sooty’s magic tricks turn very messy and Sweep’s escapology act has him all tied up. Maybe Soo and her tap dancing will save the day? With special guest stars Butch and Ramsbottom.

TICKETS £15.00 UNDER 16s £13.00 PREMIERE CARD £13.50 GROUPS 10+ £13.50

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‘A gorgeous treat for kids and parents.’

DAILY EXPRESS

MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA THU 6 – SAT 8 APRIL Give your children their first taste of the magical world of ballet. Enjoy everyone’s favourite rags-toriches story, in a beautifully adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards.

Cinderella is tormented by her stepsisters and she can only dream of attending the Prince’s glamorous ball. Abandoned to an evening of drudgery, she is visited by her Fairy Godmother who transforms her into a glittering Princess who shall go to the ball.

With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the perfect introduction to the magic of ballet, and a fantastic family day out.

This unique collaboration between English National Ballet and English National Ballet School is choreographed by George Williamson and performed by second year students of English National Ballet School.

THU 2PM, FRI 11AM, 2PM & 5.30PM, SAT 11AM, 2PM & 5.30PM TICKETS £18.00 – £23.00 UNDER 16s £5.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £77.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

Cory’s Dining Seats ADULTS £35.00 UNDER 16s £24.00 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk MON 17 APRIL, 2PM & 5PM

DICK & DOM LIVE!

Cory’s Dining Seats ADULTS £25.00 UNDER 16s £19.00 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)

Touring the UK in a show that promises to get the whole family on their feet, the performance will be full of madcap challenges and audience participation games that will guarantee to have you in stitches. The BAFTA winning stars of such memorable shows as Diddy TV, Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom, The Legend Of Dick & Dom and of course Dick & Dom In Da Bungalow will be live on stage, bringing their unique bundle of fun to life!

TICKETS £15.00 UNDER 16s £13.50 FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £52.50 PREMIERE CARD £1.50 off GROUPS 10+ £1.50 off DINING SEATS £39.50 selected premium seats TUE 18 APRIL 7.30PM (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC

Direct from a hit season in London’s West End, the world-class illusionists that make up the Champions Of Magic team return for a spectacular night of mystery that’ll keep you guessing for a long time to come. With over 20 million online views between them, and sold out shows, the cast includes international award winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring illusions.

TICKETS £26.00 UNDER 16s £21.50 FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £86.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

WED 19 APRIL 8PM

SHAKIN’ STEVENS Echoes Of Our Times The UK’s biggest-selling artist of a decade, Shaky, as he is known to millions, recently released his critically acclaimed 12th studio album Echoes Of Our Times. The tour will see this Welsh singer unveil another side to his talents, as an artist, songwriter and storyteller.

Echoes Of Our Times blends blues, roots, Americana and classic rock.

Detailing stories from his intriguing family history, Shakin’ Stevens has created a remarkable musical tribute to his once mysterious past.

TICKETS £26.50, £39.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

THU 20 APRIL 8PM

LEE HURST Comedy Show No. 9 Lee Hurst is back on the road with his next stand-up show...

Comedy Show No. 9. It’s a show, it’s the ninth one and it’s comedy.

What else do you need to know? Come along for a night of laughs with that bald bloke you thought was dead.

TICKETS £21.00 PREMIERE CARD £18.50 GROUPS 10+ £18.50

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk

‘The world’s happiest uplifting show’ THE RECORD

‘A thoroughly feel-good, joyous romp... perfect family entertainment’ THE EXAMINER

BROADWAY’S MULTI-AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY BROADWAY’S SMASH-HIT COMES TO THE UK STARRING

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JOANNE CLIFTON

MON 10 – SAT 15 APRIL

The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews, taking you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’, including a flapper named Millie Dillmount, were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love.

The show delivers a brilliant evening of madcap merriment and stars Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton as the adorable Millie. This hilarious musical comedy features spectacular dance routines and great songs, so beat the drum - here comes Thoroughly Modern Millie.

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £24.50 – £39.50, Wed Mat £22.50 – £35.50 Fri & Sat Eve £27.50 – £42.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon, £7.50 off top 2 ticket prices Tue & Wed UNDER 18s £22.50 best available (exc Fri & Sat) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices Mon – Thu GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All groups discounts off top two prices exc Sat & Fri Eves)

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk FRI 21 APRIL 7.30PM

THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOW Over 30 years, The Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated history’s most successful decade of music. In 2017, we are delighted to welcome back Solid Silver 60s favourites The Merseybeats, Dave Berry, Wayne Fontana and Vanity Fare as well as our very special guest from the USA Chris Montez.

TICKETS £30.50 – £34.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off

SAT 22 APRIL 7.30PM

PASHA

DINING SEATS £47.00 (Includes two-course meal and show)

Let’s Dance The Night Away Strictly Come Dancing’s, Pasha Kovalev, tours once again with his brand-new show. After the huge success of his Life Through Dance and It’s All About You tours, Pasha will be joined by his spectacular dancers including special guest Anja Garnis in an evening of sensational music, live singing, breath-taking choreography and stunning costumes, leaving the audience super-charged with positive energy and emotion.

TICKETS £27.00 PREMIERE CARD £24.50 GROUPS 10+ £24.50

TUE 2 MAY 7.30PM

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY 50th Anniversary Tour Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon and Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more. ‘Fantastic’ Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2.

‘Authentic and Exciting’ The Stage TICKETS £23.00 – £24.50 PREMIERE CARD £4.50 off GROUPS 10+ £4.50 off

DINING SEATS £38.50 (Includes two-course meal and show)

WED 3 MAY 7.30PM

CALL ME PSYCHIC

Psychic Sally The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand-new and most jaw-dropping show yet - Call Me Psychic.

Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her ninth year on the road. Sally says ‘Every night when I’m on stage amazing things happen and it’s a privilege to be able to pass on messages of love and comfort to the people I share my gift with’. *The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

TICKETS £28.50 PREMIERE CARD £26.00 GROUPS 10+ £26.00

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk

14+

WED 26 – SAT 29 APRIL Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made In Dagenham is the uplifting new British musical comedy about friendship, love and importance of fighting for what is right. Essex 1968. Like millions of other working women, each morning Rita is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to the ‘unskilled’.

Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita leads her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them. Funny, touching and timeless, the musical shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.

WED – SAT 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £11.50 – £22.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one, Wed FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £74.00 GROUPS 10+ £4.50 off STUDENTS £13.50 Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

Age restriction: Adult language throughout parental guidance advised.

BILL KENWRIGHT

PRESENTS

WEST END STAR & EASTENDERS & OVER THE RAINBOW

BROADWAY LEADING MAN & T.J HOOKER & GREASE 2

AS ALBIN

AS GEORGES

JOHN PARTRIDGE

ADRIAN ZMED

ALSO FEATURING WEST END ICON

MARTI WEBB A MAJOR NEW PRODUCTION OF THE WEST END AND BROADWAY AWARD WINNING MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA!!

DIRECTED BY

MARTIN CONNOR CHOREOGRAPHED BY BILL DEAMER DESIGNED BY GARY McCANN

Boys will be boys... But not always!

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

JERRY HERMAN

BOOK BY

HARVEY FIERSTEIN

TUE 9 – SAT 13 MAY Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of La Cage Aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in St Tropez. But all may be about to change. Georges’ son Jean-Michel announces his engagement to the daughter of a notorious right-wing politician.

Drama and hilarity ensue when a meeting of the parents forces them to cover up their vibrant lifestyle. Will Albin be able to play the role of his life to ensure that Jean-Michel can marry his love?

Bill Kenwright presents a spectacular new version of the much-loved musical with West End star John Partridge as Albin and Broadway leading man Adrian Zmed as Georges.

John’s extensive theatre credits boast the West End productions of A Chorus Line at the London Palladium, Cats, Starlight Express and Chicago, but perhaps he is best known for playing the loveable Christian in BBC’s EastEnders and as a judge on TV’s Over The Rainbow. Adrian’s Broadway credits include Blood Brothers, Grease and Falsettos and on television he is best-loved as Officer Vince Romano in the hit TV show T.J. Hooker and on the big screen as Johnny in Grease 2. Joining them is West End Icon, Marti Webb. She received huge critical acclaim for Tell Me On A Sunday, a show specifically written for her

by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black. She has recorded nine solo albums and had numerous hit singles, including Always There, the theme from the hit BBC series Howard’s Way and the smash-hit Take That Look Off Your Face. The show-stopping score includes The Best Of Times, Song On The Sand and I Am What I Am. Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

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TUE & WED

TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu £25.00 – £42.00, Wed & Thu Mat £22.00 – £35.00, Fri & Sat £30.00 – £47.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Tue, £7.50 off Wed UNDER 18s £5.00 off (Exc Fri & Sat Eve) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices only SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 (Exc top two ticket prices) GROUPS 6+ £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (selected seats) (off top two prices, exc Fri & Sat)

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk THU 4 MAY 7.30PM

Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring GILSON LAVIS

with special guest and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER, LOUISE MARSHALL & BETH ROWLEY TICKETS £41.50 – £47.50

FRI 5 MAY 8PM

SOME PEOPLE V. REGINALD D. HUNTER

18+

Reginald D Hunter returns to the UK in 2017 with his highly-anticipated brand-new show. In the past 12 months he has appeared in a critically acclaimed tour of Ireland as well as performing across Europe. His appearances on television have included 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the hugely popular three-part BBC 2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South.

TICKETS £27.00 PREMIERE CARD £24.50 GROUPS 8+ £24.50

SAT 6 MAY 8PM

OMID DJALILI

Award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances is back on a nation-wide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood to television and live on the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances Omid recently starred in Dickensian BBC1 and Lucky Man Sky1.

TICKETS £28.00

DINING SEATS £48.00 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant and show ticket, row G, H, J, K)

SUN 14 MAY 8PM

THE CARPENTERS STORY The award-winning The Carpenters Story celebrates the music of one of the most successful pop duos in music history, Richard & Karen Carpenter. Featuring all the timeless hits including (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, Yesterday Once More, Top Of The World, Please Mr Postman, and many more!

TICKETS £25.00 – £27.00 PREMIERE CARD £5.50 off GROUPS 10+ £5.50 off

DINING SEATS £48.00 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant and show ticket, row G, H, J, K)

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk FRI 5 – SAT 6 MAY FRI 1PM, SAT 10.30AM & 1.30PM A brand-new dino-mite adventure!

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new show for all the family ages 3+.

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a few!

Book now for this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure!

Running Time: 50 mins + 15 min post show ‘Meat & Greet’ with the dinosaurs!

TICKETS £15.50 GROUPS 10+ £3.50 off DANGER ZONE SEATS £18.00 (Rows A – F)

MON 15 MAY 7.30PM

CREEDS CROSS

The Celtic Journey A stunningly exciting evening, capturing the origins of The Celtic Journey as it spread across the world, from Galway to Nashville. Some of the country’s finest musicians take you on a thrilling ride through this great story, with a refreshingly modern, toe tapping approach that will leave you breathless.

TICKETS £23.50 PREMIERE CARD £19.00 GROUPS 10+ £19.00 DINING SEATS £43.50 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant and show ticket, row G, H, J, K)

MON 22 MAY 7.30PM An Evening with

DES O’ CONNOR

A unique and unforgettable evening of music, laughter and iconic moments of television gold with one of the UK’s greatest ever performers, the incomparable Des O’Connor. Des entertains as only he can, whilst bringing to life stories of legendary personalities with whom he has shared the stage, through a fascinating show-reel of clips featuring entertainment greats including Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Morecambe & Wise, and many more.

TICKETS £22.00 – £25.00 PREMIERE CARD £5.00* off DINING SEATS £46.00 GROUPS 10+ £5.00* off (*off top ticket price only) (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant and show ticket, row G, H, J, K)

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STRICTLY COME DANCING’S

ROBIN WINDSOR

BREATHTAKING BALLROOM

WITH TV DANCE STARS AND CELEBRITY GUESTS TANGO • WALTZ • CHA CHA CHA • SALSA • AMERICAN SMOOTH • JIVE CHARLESTON • SAMBA • FOXTROT • PASO DOBLE • LINDY HOP • RUMBA

TUE 16 – SAT 20 MAY With TV dance stars and celebrity guests from Strictly Come Dancing, Keep Dancing features all of your favourite styles of dance in one fast-paced, high-energy show.

With dazzling costumes, breath-taking choreography, Keep Dancing is guaranteed to have you dancing into the night and having a Fab-U-Lous time.

Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

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TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM £44.50 TUE – THU TICKETS Tue – Thu £22.00 – £35.00, 0 Fri & Sat £24.00 – £37.00 £46.5 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE FRI & SAT PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Tue, includes post-show reception and drink (pre-book only), £7.50 off Wed (off top two price seats) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (top two ticket prices only, exc premium seats) UNDER 18s £20.00 best available Tue – Thu SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 (exc Fri & Sat) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All groups discounts off top two prices and exc Sat)

Tom O’Connell Productions, Limelight Productions and Polka Theatre present

LIVE ON STAGE G IN FEATURING AMAZ TS PUPPE

Cory’s Dining Seats

THU 25 – SUN 28 MAY

ADULTS £33.50 CHILD £23.50 (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)

Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery.

When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep dog Fly and discovers a talent for herding. With the help of his adopted Mum, our polite piglet soon wins over the most suspicious of sheep. But can a small pig make it in a dog’s world, and when his farmyard friends are in trouble can Babe save the day?

Join us for an enchanting family favourite, as the classic novel which inspired the Oscar-winning film, is bought to life by a cast of West End performers in a show brimming with laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and original live music.

Adapted by Olivier Award winner David Wood (Goodnight Mister Tom, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG), Babe follows the incredible story of one piglet’s rise to become the world famous Sheep-Pig.

FRI – SUN 11AM, SAT & SUN 2PM, THU – SAT 5.30PM TICKETS £19.50 – £22.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Thu SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 GROUPS 10+ £14.00 Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

DIRECT FROM ITS WEST END TRIUMPH ‘A CLASSIC IS REBORN.

ALL OF THE EVITAS I HAVE SEEN OVER THE YEARS SEEM LIKE DRESS REHEARSALS FOR THIS ONE. IT HAS REACHED ITS APOGEE.

STUNNING’

‘superb’

the times

daily mail

‘a gold-plated Winner’ mail on sunday

PHOTOS OF WEST END CAST

sunday telegraph

‘gripping’

EMMA HATTON AS EVA PERON Bill Kenwright

BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

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TUE 30 MAY – SAT 3 JUNE Following its smash-hit run at London’s Dominion Theatre, Bill Kenwright’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita is set to thrill audiences once again across the UK. Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately lead her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.

Starring two of musical theatre’s most outstanding leading performers, the wickedly talented Emma Hatton, fresh from playing Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked, and embarking on his first UK tour having played the title role in Disney’s production of Tarzan, Gian Marco Schiaretti.

Featuring some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night Of A Thousand Stars and Another Suitcase In Another Hall.

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TUE – SAT 7.30PM, FRI & WED, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu & Sat Mat £22.50 – £42.00, Fri & Sat Eves £27.50 – £44.50, Wed & Thu Mats £22.50 – £37.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £7.50 off on Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (off top two ticket prices only) UNDER 18s £22.50 Tue – Thu (Best available) SCHOOLS/ YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 Tue – Thu (Exc. Premium and top price seats) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All group discounts of top two ticket prices and exc. Fri & Sat Eve) Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

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When Richard Willey (Andrew Hall), a Government Junior Minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington (Susie Amy), one of the Opposition’s typists, in the Westminster Hotel, things go disastrously wrong - beginning with the discovery of a body trapped in the hotel’s only unreliable sash window. Desperately trying to get out of an extremely sticky situation, Richard calls for his secretary, George Pigden (Shaun Williamson) who, through Richard’s lies sinks further and further into trouble with everybody and ends up going through an identity crisis. Things go from bad to worse with the arrival of Jane’s distraught young husband and with the addition of an unscrupulous waiter (James Holmes), a frustrated Hotel Manager (Arthur Bostrom), Mrs Willey (Sue Holderness) and Nurse Foster - things really come to a head!

Ray Cooney is today recognised theatrically and publicly as ‘The master of farce’ (The Telegraph) whose credits include Run For Your Wife, Funny Money and It Runs In The Family. This stellar company includes Shaun Williamson (EastEnders, Extras); Sue Holderness (Only Fools & Horses, Green Green Grass); Andrew Hall (Butterflies, Coronation Street); Susie Amy (Footballers’ Wives); James Holmes (Miranda) and Arthur Bostrom (‘Allo ‘Allo!).

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £22.50 – £32.50, Fri & Sat Eves £25.00 – £35.50, Wed Mat £20.50 – £30.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £7.50 off Tue & Wed U18s £10.00 off Mon – Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (top two ticket prices only) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All group discounts off top two ticket prices only exc Fri & Sat Eve) Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

COMING SOON...

SUN 11 JUNE

LOOK AHEAD HERE COME THE CLASSICS, SUN 12 NOVEMBER

STRAUSS II Blue Danube Waltz GRIEG Excerpts from Peer Gynt VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending MOZART Horn Concerto No.4 TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from The Nutcracker

MON 19 – WED 21 JUNE

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SAT 1 – SUN 2 JULY

© Astley Baker Davies Ltd/Entertainment One UK Ltd 2008.

Live on stage!

THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

‘AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM’ The Observer

WED 30 AUGUST – SAT 9 SEPTEMBER The international smash-hit musical comedy Hairspray the musical is coming to Dartford!

Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin.

Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for integration.

But can she win equality – and Link’s heart – without denting her ‘do?

Featuring the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids In Town and many more.

Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away.

Let your hair down and book now!

MON – SAT 7.30PM, THU 31 AUG & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu £22.50 – £42.00, Fri & Sat £27.50 – £44.50, Thu Mat £22.50 – £37.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Wed 30 August.

S SE £7.50 off Mon 4 & Tue 5 September TWO-COUR + SHOW (off top three ticket prices only) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu £53.5U 0EVE (off top two ticket prices only) MON - TH UNDER 18S £10.00 off Mon – Thu £55.5T0 (off top two ticket prices only) FRI - SA GROUPS 6+ £4.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off £49.50 GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off THU MAT (All group discounts exc Fri & Sat, Discount off top two ticket prices only) SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 (Exc top two price tickets. Exc Fri & Sat) Prices shown are inclusive of any applicable booking fee.

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‘THE ULTIMATETheFEEL-GOOD SHOW’ Guardian

The Tiger Who Came to Tea OLIVIER AWARD NOMINEE a musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD based on the book by JUDITH KERR designed by SUSIE CAULCUTT movement director EMMA CLAYTON

TUE 15 – SAT 19 AUGUST

ILLUSTRATIONS COPYRIGHT © KERR-KNEALE PRODUCTIONS LTD 1968

COMING SOON...

THE CLASSIC THRILLER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT ‘THE 21– BEST WED WOMAN23 CRIME WRITER SINCE CH MON AUGUST

A A B N R BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

MON 11 – SAT 16 SEPTEMBER

MON 25 – SAT 30 SEPTEMBER Eunice struggles to fit in. When she joins a wealthy family as their housekeeper the very reason for her awkwardness, long hidden and deeply buried, leads inexorably to a terrible tale of murder in cold blood - on Valentine’s Day.

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk UNITED THEATRICAL, ARIA ENTERTAINMENT and Music & Lyrics In association with THE FESTIVAL THEATRE EDINBURGH present

FOR

HALLOWEEN

2017!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS Presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide

MON 9 – SAT 14 OCTOBER

TUE 31 OCTOBER – SAT 4 NOVEMBER THE ORIGINAL WEST END MUSICAL IS BACK

HE’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT!

MON 6 – SAT 11 NOVEMBER

TUE 21 – SAT 25 NOVEMBER

COMING SOON...

TONY STOCKWELL TUE 23 MAY

SUN 21 MAY

SUN 4 JUNE

WED 24 MAY

CERI DUPREE WED 14 JUNE

ALL-STAR STAND-UP THU 15 JUNE

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE FRI 16 JUNE

THU 22 JUNE

FRI 23 JUNE

JOE PASQUALE SUN 20 AUGUST

SONS OF PITCHES WED 28 JUNE

THU 29 JUNE

YOUR LOCAL THEATRES…

HQ Theatres is also proud to operate The Churchill Theatre in Bromley. Visit churchilltheatre.co.uk to find out more about upcoming shows and sign up to receive news and offers from the venue.

ROBERT MACKINTOSH AND IDILI THEATRICALS LIMITED FOR RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION LTD PRESENT

THE GROUNDBREAKING LANDMARK MUSICAL Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.

MON 6 – SAT 11 FEBRUARY

BOOK ONLINE

In association with Theatr Clwyd.

churchilltheatre.co.uk

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GET INVOLVED…

For more information about Creative Learning at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford email Sarah at schiswell-hornett@orchardtheatre.co.uk

AGES

7-18 If you are aged seven – 18 years and enjoy storytelling, acting, and performing then why not join our Youth Theatre?

NO AUDITIONS, EVERYONE WELCOME! ACTING – STORYTELLING – PERFORMING MAKING FRIENDS AND HAVING FUN! For details on locations, days, times and costs please visit our website orchardtheatre.co.uk/getinvolved THURSDAYS 7PM – 9PM

MONDAYS 7PM – 9PM

ORCHARD THEATRE GROUP

COMMUNITY CHOIR Led by a professional musical director the choir work on a mixed repertoire with a focus on musical theatre and is open to anyone who is passionate about singing!

Cost £50 (every ten sessions)

AGES

16+

10.30AM – 12PM / 1PM – 2.30PM

THEATRE FUN DAYS Take part in a series of workshops where you can make theatre and make friends.

AGES

7-11

TUE 14 FEBRUARY

CREATING CHARACTERS / PERFORMING STORIES WED 15 FEBRUARY

DISCO DANCE / MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE THU 16 FEBRUARY

ACTING / PUPPETRY TICKETS £7 PER WORKSHOP / £12 PER DAY / £30 FOR 3 DAYS

Are you 18+ and love acting?

Then our new group could be for you! Come and take part in weekly sessions to develop stories and characters and perform throughout the year!

Cost £60 (for 10 week term) SUN 19 MARCH 11AM – 3PM

FAMILY DAY!

AGES

18+ AGES

3+

A day of workshops for families to take part in together, themed with magic, mischief and all the fun of fairytales!

FAMILIES Dress up as your favourite fairytale characters and be in with a chance to win a prize in our FANCY DRESS PARADE TICKETS £6.00* each FAMILY TICKET £20.00* (4 people, must include 1 adult) *includes lunch

Participants are to bring a packed lunch.

Lunchtime will be supervised.

TO BOOK CALL THE ORCHARD TICKET OFFICE ON 01322 220000

SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT 2017 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book & lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN Music by ALAN MENKEN

AUDITIONS SUN 12 MARCH REGISTRATION 8AM! Calling young performers aged nine – 19 and young technicians aged 16 – 19.

Take part in our spring audition for the chance to join us for a fantastic fortnight in August!

For more information and to complete an audition form please visit orchardtheatre. co.uk/getinvolved This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. On behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

*TO BOOK PLEASE CALL OUR TICKET OFFICE ON 01322 220000

TA K E PA R T

For further info on any of these opportunities please email schiswell-hornett@orchardtheatre.co.uk or call Sarah on 01322 220099

The Young Writers

AGES

8-18

The Young Writers visit the theatre throughout the year attending a variety of shows. They receive up to four tickets and in return compose two reviews – one full length and one bitesize (200 words). If you would like to get involved please email takepart@orchardtheatre.co.uk

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES...

MATTHEW BOURNE’S EARLY ADVENTURES MON 20 – WED 22 FEBRUARY RE:BOURNE* SAT 14 JANUARY 10AM – 4PM REYNOLDS TRAINING ACADEMY

Led by two New Adventures dancers, participants will have a unique, creative experience that unlocks the process of dance theatre making and gives a distinctive insight into the exceptional world of New Adventures. TICKETS £25 WORKSHOP & SHOW

ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET

AGES

8-18 TUE 21 FEBRUARY BALLET AUDITION An exciting opportunity for 100 boys and girls ages eight – 18 to perform in a critically acclaimed full-length ballet, Swan Lake from 25 – 26 Aug. Auditions will take place at Cleeve Park School, Sidcup.

For more information go to englishyouthballet.co.uk FANTASTIC MR FOX TUE 28 FEBRUARY – SUN 5 MARCH “SHOW! HOW?” A POST-SHOW EVENT FOR SCHOOLS* WED 1 MARCH 12.45PM – 1.30PM** An exciting chance to explore immediate reactions and curiosity about the show. The event may involve meeting creatives, actors, watching the set change, looking more closely at costumes and props, revisiting lighting effects, and having the opportunity to ask questions about all of it! **students are encouraged to bring a cold packed lunch that they can eat during this event. TICKETS £2 PER STUDENT

THE CRUCIBLE TUE 14 – SAT 18 MARCH BRECHT AND THE CRUCIBLE: STAGING THE ENSEMBLE

AGES

14+

WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

This active and informative workshop combines theory and practice, inviting your students to apply the principle of the ever-present ensemble to create atmosphere and tension using scenes from The Crucible. This workshop can take place in your school and is suitable for groups of 20 students aged 14+.

TICKETS £50 1HR SESSION & TRAVEL, £100 2HR SESSION & TRAVEL

For further workshop details and / or to book please contact: Anna Fox – Creative Learning and Development Director, Sell A Door Theatre Company anna@selladoor.com, 020 3355 8567 Alex Isaacs – Programming and Content Assistant, Sell A Door Theatre Company alex@selladoor.com, 020 3355 8567

HOW TO BOOK BOOK ONLINE Booking your favourite seat at the The Orchard Theatre couldn’t be easier, with our easy-to-use and fully secure online booking system. So why wait in a queue when you can book your tickets and choose exactly where you’re going to be sitting from the comfort of your own home?!

Simply visit orchardtheatre.co.uk, select a show and follow the easy on-screen steps.

Don’t have online access?

Don’t worry, you can also book:

IN PERSON Visit us at The Orchard Theatre between 10.15am and 5pm Mon to Sat on non performance days, from 10.15am to curtainup on show days and from 90 minutes prior to performances on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

BOOKING FEES All prices shown include booking fees unless otherwise stated. Fee-free for Groups 10+ and Premiere Card members (up to four tickets). Group 10+ and Premiere Card prices and discounts shown include booking fee exemption. Where tickets are posted an additional cost of £2.00 is charged for mailing out tickets via first class post.

BY TELEPHONE Call 01322 220000

CONCESSIONS Where offered, concession ticket prices apply to Open from 10.15am – 6pm Mon to Sat. those either over 60 or under 16 years old, unwaged BOOKING COULDN’T BE EASIER We can reserve or full-time students. Concession prices usually apply your tickets without payment for up to seven days. to the top two price tickets only and exclude premium You can book your tickets using Visa, MasterCard, seats. Only one discount can apply per ticket and cheques and postal orders (made payable to appropriate identification may be required upon ‘Orchard Theatre Dartford Limited’). Where request. Not all concessions are available online. performances admit children under the aged of 18 FAMILY OFFER months, they will be admitted for a £1.00 ticket.

SELECT Family offer of four tickets must GROUPS 10+ Call the Ticket Office or email YOUR OWN include one adult and one child.

N SEATS WHE groups@orchardtheatre.co.uk to benefit from Tickets prices subject to change in line with the YOU BOOK group discounts and to join The Orchard Theatre prevailing VAT rate at the time of purchase.

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES THE WEDDING SINGER AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

ACCESS FOR ALL

We are committed to making The Orchard Theatre accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements please let us know when booking.

• Access for wheelchair users • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities • Selected accessible performances • Working dogs welcome • Accessible toilet

THE ORCHARD THEATRE CUSTOMER CARE CHARTER

RP SAT 25 MARCH 2.30PM

LA CAGES AUX FOLLES SIGNED PERFORMANCE

THU 11 MAY 7.30PM

EVITA CAP

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE

SAT 3 JUNE 2.30PM

OUT OF ORDER AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

SAT 10 JUNE 2.30PM

HAIRSPRAY SIGNED PERFORMANCE

SAT 9 SEPTEMBER 2.30PM

The Orchard Theatre is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service to all our guests.For further information on our customer care charter please visit orchardtheatre.co.uk

Large print copies of this brochure can be ordered from the Ticket Office

All attempts are made to ensure that show information and prices are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to subsequent alteration. We reserve the right to introduce offers which cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Tickets and discounts may not be available at all advertised prices at all times. Conditions of Sale Sales are made subject to the ‘Terms and Conditions for The Sale Of Tickets, Gift Vouchers & Memberships’ as published at orchardtheatre.co.uk/Online/terms_conditions (copies are also available from the Ticket Office).

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk

GETTING TO THE ORCHARD THEATRE The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1ED ILFORD DAGENHAM

DARTFORD GRAVESEND SIDCUP BROMLEY

BY TRAIN The Orchard Theatre is situated in Dartford Town Centre with Dartford railway station just two minutes walk away. There are direct trains from South East London and Kent.

BY ROAD Easily reached by car, The Orchard Theatre is well signposted on all local routes into Dartford. From the A2 and M25 follow signs for Dartford Town Centre.

PARKING is available at The Civic Centre Car Park next to the train station (free access after 6pm Mon – Fri and all day at weekends) and Prospect Place Retail Centre Car Park (up to two hours free parking, after which charges apply). The Orchard Shopping Centre Car Park closes at midnight every night. There will be a parking charge for both daytimes and evenings, payable at the shopping centre pay stations.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING

Join our team!

VOLUNTEERS Our team of volunteers work across all areas of the theatre from Front Of House to Marketing and Creative Learning. Volunteers enjoy the chance to see a variety of shows, take theatre tours, make new friends and attend events and parties. If you think that this is something which you could enjoy and would like more information, please email Zelda on zkitto@orchardtheatre.co.uk

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

Alongside its sister venues in the HQ Theatres & Hospitality group, the Orchard Theatre supports the Theatre for Theatres appeal for Great Ormond Street Hospital children’s charity.

So far, through the generosity of audiences and staff fundraising efforts, a fantastic £855,000 has been raised.

To help us Make it a Million, if you missed the chance to donate you can still donate to the campaign by going online at gosh.org/theatredonation Your support makes a huge difference.

Thank you.

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