Spring 2019 Brochure, The Orchard Theatre

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THEATRE

SPRING 2019

highlights this season

THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM AN EVENING WITH THE HAIRY BIKERS

THE BAND

RUSSELL KANE

THE WORST WITCH

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL

BURN THE FLOOR

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN

and much, much more

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At The Orchard Theatre we believe the excitement should start well before the house-lights go down. That’s why we’ve developed an outstanding range of food and drink options for you to enjoy when you visit!

Dine in style with freshly cooked food at our fantastic in-venue restaurant.

Or enjoy the VIP treatment with canapés, fizz and more, all served from your own reserved table in the foyer. You can even beat the queues by pre-ordering drinks and snacks before you arrive.

Make your night truly showstopping!

Find out more, reserve a table or pre-order when you book online.

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GROUP MEMBERS

Where groups get more and we make it simple

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YOUR FREE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: • • • •

Special offers and groups discounts A group organiser pack to help you plan your visits Regular email updates announcing new shows Exclusive group newsletters sent to you via post and email • No postage or booking fees on orders of ten or more tickets to a show • Hospitality packages and deals For more information contact your groups coordinator on groups@orchardtheatre.co.uk

£29

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PER YEAR

Invest in The Orchard Theatre Premiere Card and enjoy exclusive benefits to make your next theatre visit even more special.

Join now and enjoy the following exclusive Premiere Card benefits: • No booking or resale fees (for up to four tickets) • Special discounts and exclusive two-for-one ticket offers (for up to four tickets) • Priority booking period • Special email offers • ‘Try Something New’ discount voucher • Post-show receptions • Theatre tours • Regular newsletters

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OF THEATRE Whether it’s the obvious such as a birthday, Christmas or anniversary present, or some of those one-off occasions, Gift Vouchers really do take the hard work out of choosing a gift.

Visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01322 220000 to join today!

Vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase and available to buy online or by calling the Ticket Office on 01322 220000.

Premium Dining includes a two-course meal, welcome drink on arrival and one of the best seats in the house.

Great benefits!

Fantastic price!

Join now!

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

Meal Deal

Meal Deals include a two-course meal that can be added on to any seat.

Little Stars Menu means even our littlest theatregoers can enjoy a tasty meal. Available at certain performances only.

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.

ENTERTAINMENT & DINING EXPERIENCES SOUNDS FAMILIAR MUSIC QUIZ FRI 1 FEBRUARY EVENT 8PM – 1AM TICKETS £12.00 The biggest, best and most raucous UK music quiz. Everyone can be included! You don’t have to know the answers to have a good time. From Bruno to Bowie – we have it all. With prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place, plus Best Team Name.

IN THE RESTAURANT

18+ LAST FEW TICKETS

BRING YOUR OWN BABY

IN THE RESTAURANT

18+

MONDAYS 11 MARCH, 8 APRIL, 13 MAY, 10 JUNE TICKETS £11.00 IN ADVANCE, £12.00 ON THE DOOR For babies under 12 months old.

Featuring the funniest stand-up comedy stars. We provide soft flooring, toys, buggy parking and baby changing so you can relax, have a drink and be entertained.

SUNDAY WITH THE STARS

IN THE AUDITORIUM

SUN 10 FEBRUARY BAR OPENS 12.30PM, SUNDAY LUNCH 1.30PM, PERFORMANCE 2.30PM – 3.30PM TICKETS £30.00 Robb Dee is fast becoming one of the UK’s top tribute artist with his definitive portrayal, uncanny sound and eerily close look of the nation’s favourite – Tom Jones. Enjoy a deliciously prepared three-course Sunday roast, all whilst being entertained by one of the UK’s top tribute artists.

25+

The Ultimate 80s Party Night

IN THE AUDITORIUM

SAT 23 FEBRUARY / FRI 26 APRIL / FRI 14 JUNE BAR OPEN 7PM EVENT 8PM – 1AM TICKETS £12.00 GROUPS 10+ £8.00 VIP £22.00 (Inc glass of Prosecco, early entry & exclusive access to the Upper Bar with table service).

The SELL OUT party is back! Totally retro and full of your favourite 80s anthems, our DJ will have you partying the night away. Dance yourself dizzy and indulge yourself in pure 80s heaven! An incredible night guaranteed!

DAVINA SPARKLE PRESENTS...

18+

THU 13 JUNE BAR OPENS 7PM, DINNER 7.30PM, PERFORMANCE 8PM – 12AM TICKETS £35.00 Get your gang together for an evening full of gorgeous male entertainment, a cheeky drag queen, a devilish cocktail on arrival and a scrumptious three-course meal - the night is set to tantalise all your senses! Contains nudity.

Tea & Tour

AFTERNOON

TEA

£10

TUE 15 JAN 12.30PM, CHAMPAGNE TEA THU 21 FEB 12PM, £18 WED 27 MAR 1PM, WED 3 APR, TUE 1 MAY, TUE 5 JUN/ TUE 3 JUL Let our expert guides lead you behind the curtain to explore backstage secrets. Tread the boards and see the auditorium from the star’s point of view. After the tour, relax and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.

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Set menu applies on all applicable events. Guests are seated at round tables of up to 10. Access to The Restaurant is via 22 steps.

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.

THE FEVER IS BACK!

IN A BIG NEW PRODUCTION!

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE

TUE 8 – SAT 12 JANUARY

BILL KENWRIGHT ROBERT STIGWOOD ORGANISATION presents

Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nik Cohn Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes

STARRING ‘CASUALTY’ AND MATTHEW BOURNE’S

RICHARD WINSOR AS ‘TONY MANERO’

Saturday Night Fever is spectacularly reimagined in a big new music and dance extravaganza. Whilst paying homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic, this new stage version promises more drama, more music and hot new choreography, which is sure to have you dancing in the aisles! Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, who escapes working-class Brooklyn life when he embarks on a reckless, yet thrilling road to dancing success. The bestselling movie soundtrack, featuring the Bee Gees greatest hits including Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than A Woman as well as 70’s favourites Boogie Shoes, Disco Inferno and many more.

Matthew Bourne Company, Streetdance The Movie and Casualty star Richard Winsor plays ‘Tony Manero’, the role which famously rocketed John Travolta to stardom.

Please note this show contains adult themes and strong language.

TUE – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.00 – £44.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Tue, £7.50 off Wed & Fri 5pm UNDER 18s £10.00 off Tue –Thu & Fri 5pm CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off SCHOOLS / YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 Limited availability on all discounts.

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

LD E OR R W MIE E PR

JOE McFADDEN RITA SIMONS and in

with

CHARLIE CLEMENTS and PERSEPHONE SWALES-DAWSON

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THEY SAID THE DEAD CAN’T HURT YOU...

THEY WERE WRONG WED 23 – SAT 26 JANUARY Following the incredible sell-out stage success of Not Dead Enough, The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the No. 1 best-selling author Peter James is back with the world premiere of this spinechilling thriller.

BAFTA nominated actor and winner of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing 2017, Joe McFadden (Heartbeat, Holby City) and award-winning actress Rita Simons, who played the iconic Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders and most recently seen in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity!, star alongside award-winning actors, Charlie Clements (Bradley in EastEnders) and Persephone Swales-Dawson (Nico Blake in Hollyoaks) in Peter James’ ghostly new stage hit.

When the Harcourt family move into the house of their dreams, it quickly turns into the stuff of nightmares as they begin to feel that they may not be the only residents at Cold Hill...

The House on Cold Hill is a modern-day supernatural thriller that will send shivers down your spine and make you think twice about returning home to a dark, empty house after the show!

FORD DART IT

GETS !

FIRST

WED – SAT 7.30PM, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.00 – £34.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Wed, £7.50 off Thu Mat (off top price tickets) UNDER 21s £20.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Wed & Thu GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off POST-SHOW Q&A THU MAT

Meal Deal

2 COURSES + SHOW

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk TUE 15 JANUARY 7.30PM

THE RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS

In this, the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s most iconic music venues, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the road to celebrate the Ronnie Scott’s Story. Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class, live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, take you on a guided, musical tour of this music institution.

TICKETS £22.00, £26.00 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one GROUPS 10+ £5.50 off

WED 16 JANUARY 7.30PM

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meat Loaf plus much much more. Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, The Classic Rock Show brings the original recordings back to life on stage; with a huge sound and light show to match. Culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.

TICKETS £28.50 PREMIUM GOLD TICKETS £38.50 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

THU 17 JANUARY 7.30PM

80’s MANIA

Featuring the music of 25 chart-topping pop stars including: Duran Duran, Human League, Culture Club, Wham!, Madness, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Cyndi Lauper, Adam Ant, Bananarama, Erasure, Nena, Soft Cell, Toni Basil, Dead or Alive, Kim Wilde plus many more! With an incredible 150 costume changes, custom-produced dual-screen video projection, more than 35 smash-hits, the superb new romantic band and the amazing 80’s Mania dancers, it is an amazing night out!

TICKETS £26.00 PREMIERE CARD £23.50 GROUPS 10+ £23.50

FRI 18 JANUARY 7.30PM

VIVA LA COLDPLAY Enjoy an evening of Coldplay hits with Viva La Coldplay – you simply won’t believe your eyes and ears! You’ll have A Head Full Of Dreams whilst singing along to the greats like Yellow, Clocks, The Scientist, Viva La Vida, Something Just Like This, Paradise and Adventure Of A Lifetime to name just a few. Supported on the night by Kent’s 80s sensation BIG at 6 and Indie newcomers CASTELLS. TICKETS £26.50 PREMIERE CARD £22.00 GROUPS 10+ £25.00

10+

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

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SAT 19 JANUARY 7.30PM

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

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 £27.50 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 10+ £25.00

SUN 27 JANUARY 7PM

JACK PETCHEY GLEE CLUB CHALLENGE

If singing and dancing is your thing then Don’t Stop Believin’, the search for the UK’s best Glee choir is well underway. After a tough selection process, and a number of boot camps, tonight sees our South London Regional Final taking place.

TICKETS £11.00 PREMIERE CARD £9.50 GROUPS 10+ £9.50

MON 28 JANUARY 7.30PM

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

After taking to the road over 22 years ago and touring all over the world the phenomenon returns with its latest brand-new incarnation The Psycho Asylum. The spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre and fantastic circus acts, all woven into a sensational shock/horror story and the darkest of magic – taking the show to a whole new level.

TICKETS £18.00 – £28.00 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £9.50 off

TUE 29 JANUARY 7.30PM

FRANKLY SINATRA

Direct from Las Vegas, featuring the swing, the swagger and the velvet vocals of Frank Sinatra in concert, enjoy an unmissable evening with Stephen Triffitt. He not only walks the walk, he talks the talk, a masterful performance sees those delicious vocals delivered with consummate ease; Fly Me To The Moon, Mack The Knife, New York, New York, My Way, and Luck Be A Lady delight spellbound audiences, all performed impeccably and with all of Frank’s legendary charm.

TICKETS £30.00 PREMIERE CARD £27.50 GROUPS 10+ £27.50

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.

© The Elf Factory Ltd/Entertainment One UK Ltd 2008.

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Live on stage!

SAT 2 – SUN 3 FEBRUARY From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage!

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

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

SAT 1PM & 4PM, SUN 10AM & 1PM TICKETS £12.00, £19.00 UNDER 16s £2.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £68.00 PREMIERE CARD £1.50 off

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 3 FEBRUARY 7.30PM An Evening with

NIGEL FARAGE

Up close and personal… with Nigel Farage. An entertaining evening of laughter with funny stories and anecdotes, along with a question and answer session! ‘Politics needs a bit of spicing up’ Nigel Farage TICKETS £28.00 – £32.00 MEET & GREET £50.00 (This does not include a ticket to the show) PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off

SUN 10 FEBRUARY 8PM

HANCOCK’S HALF HOUR Written by young up-and-comers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, who later went on to create Steptoe and Son, Hancock’s Half Hour redefined radio comedy and has had people laughing non-stop for the past 65 years. So come and take a trip to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam to join ‘the lad himself’ and his motley crew for three classic episodes of this hilarious show.

TICKETS £22.50 PREMIERE CARD £18.00 GROUPS 8+ £20.50 GROUPS 10+ £18.00

SUN 17 FEBRUARY 7.30PM An Evening with

THE HAIRY BIKERS

An evening with The Hairy Bikers will be an epic night of cooking and conversation. Big hearted, down-to-earth cooks with a love of good food, Si and Dave have been cooking together for more than twenty years, exploring the length and breadth of the British Isles to discover brand new recipes and create their own fresh takes on cooking classics.

TICKETS £23.00 – £43.00 VIP PACKAGE £102.50 (Includes top price seat in the front stalls, photo opportunity and Q&A session and VIP goodie bag) PREMIERE CARD £3.50 off GROUPS 10+ £3.50 off

THU 21 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

BOWIE EXPERIENCE Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe.

So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!

TICKETS £24.00 – £28.00 UNDER 14s – ‘YOUNG DUDES’ DISCOUNT £12.50 PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.

HHHHH ‘TAKE THAT’S SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ THE SUN

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‘IT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH,

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DAILY MAIL

DAILY MIRROR

‘AN UTTER JOY’ ‘ACHINGLY FUNNY’

CRY AND SING YOUR HEART OUT’

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

BECAUSE YOU NEVER FORGET BEING SIXTEEN TUE 5 – SAT 9 FEBRUARY It’s 1993 and for five 16 year old girls, the band is EVERYTHING. Join us on this emotional rollercoaster as this group of girls, who were once inseparable, reunite after 25 years apart and try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting the boyband whose music became the soundtrack to their lives.

But a lot can happen in 25 years and as the friends look back at who they once were, they realise that life didn’t turn out how any of them had planned…

Featuring the music of Take That, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, don’t miss your chance to see this breath-taking brand-new production direct from London’s West End.

TUE – THU & SAT 7.30PM FRI 5PM & 8.30PM WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.50 – £47.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off

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Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

MON 11 – SAT 16 FEBRUARY Your favourite stars live on stage for the very first time!

Starring Jake Canuso (Mateo), Janine Duvitski (Jacqueline), Adam Gillen (Liam), Sherrie Hewson (Joyce Temple-Savage), Shelley Longworth (Sam), Tony Maudsley (Kenneth) and featuring Neptune’s very own Asa Elliott, this new stage version of Derren Litten’s smash-hit ITV comedy has been receiving standing ovations across the country and is set to bring sunshine and smiles to Dartford.

ITV’s award-winning comedy celebrates over a decade of all-inclusive hilarity, having followed the Solana holiday makers and staff for 10 series. Litten has now written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the stage – after a quick spruce up at the Blow ‘n’ Go!

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.50 – £44.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Mon, £7.50 off Tue UNDER 18s £5.00 off Mon – Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Wed GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off 12+ GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.

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SPE Treat you r loved on CIAL e to some bubbles!

Ticket & of prosecc glass o for only £45 * *Applicable on Band A tickets, Mon – Thu performances only.

‘THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST INTELLIGENT SETTINGS OF SWAN LAKE I HAVE EVER SEEN. BRAVI’ Balletco Forum

SWAN LAKE MON 18 – WED 20 FEBRUARY Moscow City Ballet returns to The Orchard Theatre with the stunning Swan Lake, presented in classic Russian style with full orchestra.

Swan Lake is a signature piece of Moscow City Ballet’s repertoire. The choreography, interpretation and stand-out virtuoso performances win consistently rave reviews. The epic story of Prince Siegfried and his doomed love for Odette is magnificently brought to life in all its original splendour by Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly familiar score.

Brimming with Russia’s best dancers, beautiful sets and stunning costumes, Moscow City Ballet is at its outstanding best, making Swan Lake at The Orchard Theatre an unmissable treat!

MON – WED 7.30PM, WED 2.30PM TICKETS £25.00 – £38.00 UNDER 16s Half price FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £100.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off MID-WEEK MATINEE SPECIAL £32.50 (Over 60s, best available.

Add post-show afternoon tea for £5.00) PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £7.50 off Tue SCHOOLS / DANCE SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 (excl. top price tickets) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk FRI 22 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town. Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

TICKETS £32.50 PREMIERE CARD £30.00 GROUPS 10+ £30.00

SUN 24 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty! This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 To 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward Of The Country, plus the smash-hit Islands In The Stream.

TICKETS £28.00 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 10+ £23.00

SUN 17 MARCH 7.30PM

BEN FOGLE

Join Ben in this uplifting and exciting show, when he’ll be sharing his stories of the wilderness. Ben has climbed Everest, been swimming with crocodiles, saved elephants, dodged pirates, been marooned for a year on an uninhabited island, walked to the South Pole, crossed the Empty Quarter with camels, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, tracked the migration of the wilderbeest, swam from Alcatraz, had a flesh eating disease and messed around with ferrets!

TICKETS £29.00 PREMIERE CARD £24.00 GROUPS 10+ £24.00

MON 18 MARCH 7.30PM

THE SOLID SILVER SIXTIES SHOW

PETER NOONE

BRIAN POOLE DAVE BERRY VANITY FARE

For over 30 years, The Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated the world’s most loved music. This year, 60s favourites Peter Noone, Brian Poole and Dave Berry with Vanity Fare unite for what could be the last ever Solid Silver 60s. Don’t miss your chance to see this slice of sixties history bringing together the decade’s biggest artists singing their greatest hits and relive some of your fondest memories.

TICKETS £28.50 – £34.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.

ONE G AND TAKE PART AT ALATR MED THE COHAR ORC

MON 14 JANUARY 6.30PM TICKETS £10.00

Once Upon A Time

Community Performance Platform Join us for an evening that celebrates stories! Local dance and theatre companies come together to share stories and explore different ways of using movement to tell their chosen tales. Once Upon A Time presents a collection of pieces that celebrate the beauty of dance and the tradition of stories.

SUN 24 FEBRUARY 11AM –3PM

FAMILY DAY

AGES

3+

If you go down to the woods today… Bring your own blanket and teddy bear and join in the teddy bears’ picnic. With fun and games and woodland rhymes! A day of workshops for families to take part in together. Suitable for ages 3 - 10 (all the family are welcome). Dress up as your favourite fairy-tale or fictional characters and be in with a chance to win a prize in our fancy dress parade.

TICKETS £7.50 FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £25.00 (ticket price includes a lunchbox)

AUDITIONS

JECT 2019 OUTH PRO SUMMER Y ON NOW OPEN TI REGISTRA

10 YEAR

ANNIVERSARY

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SUN 10 MARCH 8.30AM – 2PM

Call back auditions Sun 17 March 10am – 2pm Show title to be announced.

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 visit the Get Involved page on our website.

SUN 6 OCTOBER TICKETS FREE

OPEN HOUSE Come backstage as we open up The Orchard Theatre for you to explore! Join us for a fun-filled morning as we lift the curtain on the exciting world of theatre. Early booking advised for this popular free event.

All Open Day Activities between 10am – 2pm.

SING THE SHOWS A two hour singing workshop themed to the shows coming to The Orchard Theatre.

THE BAND SAT 19 FEB ANNIE SAT 22 JUNE ROCKY HORROR SHOW SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 10.30AM – 12.30PM Cost £10.00

AGES

16+

Adapted from Jill Murphy’s original books

by Emma Reeves

WED 27 FEBRUARY – SUN 3 MARCH Mildred Hubble was an ordinary girl who found herself at a school for witches. Now in her final year, accident prone Mildred and her fellow pupils are about to embark on their biggest and most important adventure yet…

Jealous Ethel Hallow is always out to spoil Mildred’s fun. Miss Hardbroom is opposed to all fun in general. And just as Mildred sparks some inevitable mayhem certain to upset them both, an old enemy returns with a plan for revenge that could threaten not just the Academy, but the whole world.

Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch stories have sold more than five million copies worldwide and been made into numerous films and TV series.

The most recent and successful of which is written by playwright Emma Reeves (Hetty Feather), who now brings these stories to life on stage in a major new play touring the UK direct from a Royal & Derngate Northampton Christmas season.

Featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters, this new stage adaptation is directed by Theresa Heskins (Around the World in 80 Days) and includes original songs, music, magic and a dose of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium!

WED & THU 10.30AM & 7PM, FRI 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM, SUN 2.30PM TICKETS £19.50 – £26.50 UNDER 16s £5.00 off PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Wed 7pm GROUPS 10+ £15.00 SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 (Wed – Thu performances, includes an ice cream) Most suitable for ages 7+ Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

THU 28 FEBRUARY 7PM RELAXED PERFORMANCE

Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, Novel Theatre and Nica Burns present a Royal & Derngate Northampton production.

‘YOU’LL CRY WITH LAUGHTER AT

MUSICAL’ THE DAILY MAIL

FERN BRITTON K AREN DUNBAR

ANNA-JANE CASEY

RUTH MADOC

SARA CROWE

REBECCA STORM

WITH A FABULOUS COMPANY OF 20

DENISE WELCH

‘IT’S GORGEOUS...

IT’S A BEAUT’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘A GLORIOUSLY FUN CELEBRATION...MAKE A DATE NOW TO SEE THE GIRLS...IT IS RIOTOUSLY BRILLIANT’

TUE 5 – SAT 16 MARCH Calendar Girls The Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is the award-winning production based on the true story of the calendar girls – a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary. This marvellous musical comedy which received fantastic five star reviews in London’s West End now comes to Dartford with an all-star cast.

Starring Fern Britton, Anna-Jane Casey, Sara Crowe, Karen Dunbar, Ruth Madoc, Rebecca Storm and Denise Welch.

The Times described Calendar Girls The Musical as ‘pure gold’. Don’t miss your chance to see this glorious production straight from London’s West End.

THE MIRROR MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED, SAT & THU 7 MARCH MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.50 – £51.50 PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off Tue 5 March Wed & Thu Matinee Performances GROUPS 8+ £6.00 off GROUPS 10+ £8.50 off GROUPS 20+ £9.50 off GROUPS 40+ £10.50 off Wed–Thu Evening & Sat Matinee Performance GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off TBC

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WED 20 – SUN 24 MARCH Britain’s biggest theatre circus spectacular is back by popular demand!

Cirque Berserk! returns with all your favourite acts plus some thrilling new ones, all created especially for the theatre.

Combining contemporary cirque style artistry with adrenaline fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stuntmen showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills.

Featuring the world’s most hair-raising circus act – the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’.

WED – SAT 7.30PM, THU – SAT 5PM, SAT 2PM, SUN 3PM TICKETS £15.00 – £29.50, PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Wed, £7.50 off Thu UNDER 18s £17.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Wed – Thu GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off SCHOOLS / YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £12.00

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MON 25 – TUE 26 MARCH Join the Witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

The Witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers - a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a crazy frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and - CRACK - it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears!

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the Olivier-nominated show that’s toured Britain and the world!

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MON 1.30PM, TUE 10.30AM & 1.30PM TICKETS £14.50 PREMIERE CARD £13.00 GROUPS 10+ £11.00 plus buy ten get one free SCHOOLS/YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £11.00 plus buy ten get one free

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Room on the Broom © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2001 – Macmillan Children’s Books

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk TUE 19 MARCH 7.30PM

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY

Dr Michael Mosley has changed tens of thousands of lives with his awardwinning programmes and international bestselling books. In this informative and entertaining live show, Michael Mosley, the man behind the iconic 5:2 Diet, will explode common health myths and offer fascinating insights into the workings of the human body. He will take you on the unconventional journey that he himself has travelled, from swallowing tapeworm to uncovering revolutionary new ways to lose weight, get fit and reduce stress.

TICKETS £27.50 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 10+ £23.00

WED 27 MARCH 7.30PM

JIM DAVIDSON

The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE telling it ‘like it is’. Are you fed up with this PC world we now find ourselves in? Well, come and see Jim’s brand-new and outrageous show. Enough is enough, It’s time to fight back!

HHHH ‘Standing ovation to packed houses every night’ The Mirror TICKETS £27.50 PREMIERE CARD £22.50 GROUPS 10+ £22.50

FRI 29 MARCH 7.30PM STANDING EVENT

PROTOSTEREO

ProtoStereo perform a tribute show dedicated to just The Killers and Muse, replicating the bands sound as close as the real thing. From vocal and guitar effects to samples, backing tracks and harmonies, an uncanny likeness to both bands was soon apparent and fans soon discovered how much both of these great bands sounded together in the same set.

TICKETS £10.00 (in advance), £15.00 (on the door) Under 16’s must be supervised by an adult.

SAT 30 MARCH 7.30PM

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

Motown Mission The award-winning spectacular is back with a brand-new mission, over 40 hits performed live in concert in this high-octane party show.

All the Blues Brothers classics and some of Motown’s greatest anthems – don’t miss it.

TICKETS £25.50, £27.50 UNDER 14s ‘MINI MOOCHERS’ DISCOUNT £12.50 PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off

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THE GROUNDBREAKING COMEDY CLASSIC

MON 1 – SAT 6 APRIL Stage and TV star Jodie Prenger, Coronation Street and Emmerdale favourite Vicky Binns and Daniel Casey, best known as DS Gavin Troy in Midsomer Murders, lead the cast in this groundbreaking comedy classic!

Beverly and husband Laurence are throwing a party for their newlywed neighbours, Tony and Angela. Joining them is highly strung Susan whose been banished from the party of her teenage daughter Abigail.

Welcome to 1970’s suburbia and its heady mix of free-flowing cocktails, classic disco and cheese and pineapple sticks. As tensions rise and tempers flare the sheen of respectability is torn away by the warring couples with hilarious and potentially disastrous consequences.

Mike Leigh’s iconic Abigail’s Party is one of Britain’s most celebrated comedies; beloved by audiences, it thrills and delights in equal measure.

It’s not to be missed.

‘Come on Sue-just a little top up!’

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MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.00 – £34.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon, £7.50 off on Tue & Wed UNDER 21s £18.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off TUE 2 APRIL 7PM SIGNED PERFORMANCE

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Food Glorious Food • Consider Yourself You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two • I’d Do Anything Oom Pah Pah • As Long As He Needs Me WED 10 – SAT 13 APRIL Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its everpopular story of the boy who asked for more. With a cast and orchestra of 50 strong, the sensational score is full of Lionel Bart’s irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got To Pick-a-Pocket Or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.

WED – FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS £11.50 – £22.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 16s £5.00 off STUDENTS £13.50 (available on Thu) GROUPS 10+ £4.50 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 31 MARCH 8PM

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2019 with its ‘Anniversary Tour’, a brandnew show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s legendary Peter Green era.

GOLD CIRCLE TICKETS £38.50 TICKETS £28.50 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

SUN 14 APRIL 7.30PM

The Most Popular Love

ENDLESS LOVE Songs Live In Concert

Celebrating your favourite love songs spanning six decades, the worldclass Endless Love singers and musicians take you on a journey to revisit wonderful memories through exceptional love songs. Featuring over 30 classic love songs including From This Moment, All By Myself, Right Here Waiting, Lady In Red, The Power Of Love, Unchained Melody, Save The Best For Last, Endless Love and many more!

TICKETS £26.00 PREMIERE CARD £20.50 GROUPS 10+ £18.50

MON 15 APRIL 7.30PM

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Back by ever-growing popular demand, get ready to party as the UK’s favourite Rock & Roll variety production returns with another chance to see its latest most popular show! Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining Rock & Roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy! ‘A superb value-for-money night out for lovers of great music and fun’ The Express TICKETS £31.00 PREMIERE CARD £28.50 GROUPS 10+ £28.50 The hit musical with on screen lyrics so everyone can join in!

TUE 16 APRIL 3PM, 7PM

SING-A-LONG-A THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson (...or maybe not) as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen , live host who will show you how to use our interactive prop bags and some mean dance moves and cheers, throw in a couple of boos and it will be so much fun!

TICKETS £17.50 UNDER 16s £14.00 PREMIERE CARD £3.50 off GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £3.50 off

Buy tickets now at the Box office visit www.singalonga.net/greatest-showman or pick up a venue brochure for more information.

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THU 18 – MON 22 APRIL THU 1PM & 4PM, FRI – MON 10AM & 1PM Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live for a brand-new show on their first ever UK theatre tour in 2019! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour and it’s a completely new production for the very first In the Night Garden Live UK theatre tour.

TICKETS £20.00 UNDER 16s £18.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £1.50 off CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (excl Sat & Sun) GROUPS 10+ £1.50 off Child ticket required for babies over 6 months.

FROM THE TEAM BEHIND TIDDLER AND TABBY McTAT FROM THE TEAM BEHIND TIDDLER AND TABBY McTAT FRI 3 – MON 6 MAY, FRI 4.30PM, SAT – MON 11AM & 2PM Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school.

Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with knight, Sir Gadabout the Great!

Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston bring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog to life in Mike Shepherd’s magical adaptation with Johnny Flynn’s sumptuous folk score featuring live musicians. Roaring fun for all ages!

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TICKETS £17.50 UNDER 16s £15.50 SCHOOLS 10+ £11.50 (excl Sat & Sun) GROUPS 10+ £14.00

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INTO THE GROOVE

Are you ready to strike a pose? Join us to celebrate the incredible 35-year career of the best-selling female artist of all time. This dazzling and colourful production features all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Holiday, Like A Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many, many more!

TICKETS £28.50 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 10+ £23.00

WED 24 APRIL 7.30PM

SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA

The ‘Best Big Band in the Land’ is back for 2019 and their explosive new show is better than ever! Hold on tight as Big Band Spectacular takes you on an exciting journey that is stunning, dynamic, and thrilling. Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerizing performance is packed with your Big Band Favourites. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Neal Hefti, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

TICKETS £25.50 PREMIERE CARD £22.50 GROUPS 10+ £22.50

THU 25 APRIL 7.30PM

THINK FLOYD

This extraordinary band are renowned for their stunning celebration of the music of one of the world’s greatest bands. Featuring a complete performance of The Wall as well as the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here and much more. Backed by an impressive laser light show, this exciting production will faithfully recreate all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.

TICKETS £25.00 – £29.00 PREMIERE CARD £5.50 off GROUPS 8+ £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £5.50 off

SAT 27 APRIL 7.30PM

TONY BLACKBURN

An evening hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. Every week, more than a million people tune in to BBC Radio 2 to hear Tony Blackburn wax lyrical about the biggest stars of the 60s – with stories and songs from this most loved decade, come along and spend the evening with Tony, as he brings Sounds Of The 60s from the studio to the stage!

TICKETS £32.50 PREMIERE CARD £30.00 GROUPS 10+ £30.00

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 28 APRIL 12PM

ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING

Don’t miss this brand-new exciting action-packed family event on its 2019 UK tour. The kids are sure to get excited watching the world famous superstars in action. See for yourself live action that the rest of the world can only see on TV. Get your ringside seats today!

TICKETS £18.50 UNDER 16s £14.50 PREMIERE CARD £4.00 off FAMILY OF FOUR OFFER £63.00

SUN 28 APRIL 7.30PM

ROBERT WHITE

The Tank Top Tour As the only gay, Aspergic, quarter-Welsh comic on the British comedy circuit, Britain’s Got Talent has helped to highlight Robert’s distinctive comedy genius. Known for his brilliant timing and anarchic performance style, Robert’s chaotic stage presence, improvisational skills and delivery saw him win the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality.

TICKETS £23.50 PREMIERE CARD £21.00 GROUPS 10+ £21.00

MON 29 APRIL 7.30PM

HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES

Join the Hormonal Housewives as they blast their witty way through a catalogue of women’s bits: weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, moody teenagers, men, zumba, therapy, housework, homework, electrolysis, men, sex, working out, staying in, going out, bikini waxes, celebrity gossip, eating, not eating, chocolate, wine, more chocolate, social media, more wine, and all the other joys of being a 21st century woman!

TICKETS £29.50 PREMIERE CARD £24.50 GROUPS 8+ £27.50 GROUPS 10+ £24.50

TUE 30 APRIL 7.30PM

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS

Direct from London’s West End, this celebration of Ireland’s favourite sons brings to life the music of The Dubliners. A guaranteed evening of humor and ‘craic’ that will have audiences singing along to classics including The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, Molly Malone, Finnegan’s Wake, McAlpines Fusileers, Raglan Road and The Seven Drunken Nights.

TICKETS £28.00 PREMIERE CARD £22.50 GROUPS 10+ £22.50

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 1 MAY 7.30PM

THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK

A cabaret like no other cabaret performed by girls like no other girls.

Featuring 16 of the world’s most beautiful and stunning showgirls… who just happen to be men! (Oh, and a grumpy dwarf from Oldham!)

Our all new production for 2019 is bigger and as glitzy and glamorous as ever. Prepare for a night out you’ll talk about for years - laugh and sing your heart out with hundreds of friends you’ve yet to meet.

TICKETS £27.00 PREMIERE CARD £22.00 GROUPS 8+ £24.50 GROUPS 10+ £22.00

SAT 4 MAY 8PM

RUSSELL KANE

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He’s back. The keenly-awaited brand-new tour show is here. Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life – once again proving that the fast and the curious amongst us, see more stuff, and get more done.

Multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known for BBC Three’s Stupid Man, Smart Phone and the host of three series of BBC Three‘s Live At The Electric.

TICKETS £23.50 PREMIERE CARD £21.50 GROUPS 10+ £21.50

SUN 12 MAY 7.30PM

THE SOLID GOLD ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW

Join us in celebrating Marty Wilde’s 80th birthday, together with Eden Kane, Mike Berry, and The Wildcats, as well as very special guest Little Miss Sixties, Nancy Ann Lee as they join forces in The Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll Show. Includes hits such as A Teenager In Love, Rubber Ball, Donna, I Don’t Know Why, Well I Ask You, Don’t You Think It’s Time, The Sunshine Of Your Smile, Venus In Blue Jeans, Go Away Little Girl, and many, many more!

TICKETS £28.50 – £34.50 PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off

SUN 19 MAY 8PM

FRANCIS ROSSI

I Talk Too Much Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening. In Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much, the founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about his mishaps and adventures of life on the road with one of the biggest and most loved bands ever.

TICKETS £29.00 VIP SEATS £36.50 (Includes front stalls seat, photograph and lanyard) PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off

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TUE 7 – SAT 11 MAY Rachel Watson longs for a different life.

Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – and starring Samantha Womack and Oliver Farnworth, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.

Samantha Womack has starred extensively in television, film, and theatre.

She is best known for playing Ronnie Mitchell in BBC1’s EastEnders with leading roles in Mount Pleasant and Game On, plus the recent box office hit films, The Kingsman series. As well as his extensive career on the stage, Oliver Farnworth has starred in Hollyoaks and as Andy Carver in ITV’s Coronation Street.

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MON –SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.00 – £34.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Tue, £7.50 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 21s £20.50 GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off

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MON 13 – SAT 18 MAY Welcome to the ‘Age of Aquarius’. It’s 1967 and HAIR’s hippie ‘tribe’ of youngsters in the East Village of New York are yearning to change the world, questioning authority and the American flag. Wild, colourful, sexually liberated and free, they are united in protest and song, under the shadow of the Vietnam War. Winner of the 2018 WhatsOnStage Award, this exuberant 50th anniversary production of the legendary rock musical HAIR bursts into Dartford in full psychedelic glory, direct from a sell-out London run.

Adored for its Grammy award-winning score featuring iconic hits such as Aquarius, Let The Sun Shine In, I Got Life and Good Morning Starshine, experience the intoxicating power of HAIR and celebrate its affirmation of life, freedom and equality.

Come join the tribe and relive the summer of love!

Suitable for ages 14+. Contains nudity.

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £25.00 – £40.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Mon, £7.50 off Tue & Wed OVER 60s SPECIAL £28.00 Wed Matinee CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 18s £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk MON 20 MAY 7.30PM

WALK RIGHT BACK

After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk Right Back is… BACK! From the producers of That’ll Be The Day, follow the sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers, from their rise to fame, decade-long feud and glorious reunion. Featuring all the hits including Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, plus many more classics immortalised by those trademark ‘harmonies from heaven’.

TICKETS £27.00 PREMIERE CARD £21.50 GROUPS 10+ £21.50

MON 27 MAY 11AM & 2.30PM

SOOTY’S MAGIC SHOW

Izzy wizzy let’s get busy! Sooty is back in a brand-new show with guaranteed giggles for the whole family! Direct from their new series on ITV Sooty, Sweep and Soo head into town accompanied by TV’s Richard Cadell. Expect fabulous magic, music and mayhem with buckets full of audience participation. A spectacular treat for Sooty fans old and new – plus a chance to meet Sooty and Richard after the show!

TICKETS £15.00 UNDER 16s £11.50 CONCESSIONS £13.00

TUE 28 MAY 8PM

PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS

Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2019 to visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with another evening of mind-blowing improvisation. The collective improvisational experience embodied in the Chums is enough to stun an elephant. They flex their improvisational muscles to delight and entertain audiences in this country and abroad.

TICKETS £27.00 PREMIERE CARD £24.50 GROUPS 10+ £22.50

THU 30 MAY 7.30PM

THREXTASY

THRextasy are the only tribute band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan’s catalogue management. The band are now officially recognised as the world’s No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, THRextasy perform a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan’s rock and pop anthems.

TICKETS £23.50 PREMIERE CARD £21.00 GROUPS 10+ £21.00

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Tom’s doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he’s got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won’t let him go on the SCHOOL TRIP! Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom’s annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. EVEN Amy Porter (who’s smart) won’t talk to him! Can his best friend Derek help? Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework?

Will his grandparents the Fossils ever make something he can actually EAT? From the award-winning producers of Horrible Histories and Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of TOM GATES in an exciting and hilarious adventure that sends Tom’s world spinning! Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s fantastic characters as they come to life in this brand-new story for the stage!

WED – SAT 7PM, THU – FRI 10.30AM, SAT 2PM, SUN 11AM & 3PM TICKETS £19.50, £21.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Wed, £1.50 off Thu – Sun FAMILY OF FOUR TICKET £60.00 (Wed – Fri 10.30am), £66.00 (Fri Eve – Sun) UNDER 16s £7.00 off GROUPS 10 + £12.50 (Wed – Fri) SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 (Wed – Fri 10.30am) (inc a free ice cream) Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

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TUE 4 – SAT 8 JUNE New Jersey Nights is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

From the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant production includes all of The Four Seasons greatest hits, Including Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and many more.

TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE TICKETS £22.50 – £33.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Tue, £8.00 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 18s £21.00 SCHOOLS 10+ £14.00 GROUPS 10+ £8.00 off Meal GROUPS 20+ £9.00 off Deal GROUPS 40+ £10.00 off 2 COURSES + SHOW

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MON 17 – SAT 22 JUNE The smash-hit production of Annie comes to Dartford for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge: Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…

With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £24.00 – £46.00 PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Mon, £7.50 off Tue & Wed UNDER 18s £10.00 off CONCESSIONS £2.00 off SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 GROUPS 6+ £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off

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THU 5 – SAT 14 SEPTEMBER The iconic musical Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is coming to The Orchard Theatre!

With more glitter than ever before, this smash-hit show features a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife and Finally!

Based on the Oscar-winning film, Priscilla is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime.

Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.

THU – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.50 – £44.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Thu 5, £12.50 off Mon, £7.50 off Tue CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 18s £10.00 off SCHOOLS / YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 GROUPS 6+ £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

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“A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS” The Observer

SUSPECT EVERYONE AGATHA CHRISTIE’S

MON 16 – SAT 21 SEPTEMBER The Mousetrap has become the longest running show of any kind in the world by keeping audiences on the edge of their seat in this masterful whodunit by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.

A snowstorm closes in on a guest house, trapping a group of strangers inside with a murderer… Who is it and why have they come to Monkswell Manor?

Experience the mystery and suspense of one of Agatha Christie’s greatest plays, and remember – keep the secret!

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £18.50 – £34.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £8.00 off Tue & Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 18s £10.00 off SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 GROUPS 10+ £8.00 off GROUPS 20+ £9.00 off GROUPS 40+ £10.00 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

HHHHH ‘Still the sexiest and funniest show in town!’

Evening Standard

MON 23 – SAT 28 SEPTEMBER Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to the UK as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having now been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvicthrusting Time Warp, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet.

When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter.

MON – THU 7.30PM, FRI 6PM & 9PM, SAT 5PM & 8PM TICKETS £20.00 – £45.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off Mon, £7.50 off Fri 6pm CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 18s £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off

It’s an adventure they’ll never forget…

This classic musical extravaganza will feature West End star Stephen Webb as Frank. Kristian Lavercombe will also be reprising his role as Riff Raff, following more than 1300 performances in The Rocky Horror Show around the world.

Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.

ONE LEGEND! ONE STAGE! ONE INCREDIBLE SHOW! THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL

ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL!

ALAN JANES PRESENTS

LIMITED NUMBER OF £19.89 TICKETS TO CELEBRATE THE SHOW’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY!

‘THE AUDIENCE GO ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IT’S THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET’DAILY MAIL TUE – SAT 7.30PM, TUE 8 – SAT 12 OCTOBER WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM This sensational multi-award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Dartford as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Book now for the most successful rock and roll show of all time!

TICKETS £19.89 – £35.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Tue, £7.50 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 18s £20.00 SCHOOLS/YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £12.00 GROUPS 10+ £8.00 off GROUPS 20+ £9.00 off GROUPS 40+ £10.00 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

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GHOST PLAY GUARANTEED TO SEND SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE’ DAILY EXPRESS 2018

SUSAN HILL’S

ADAPTED BY

STEPHEN MALLATRATT

MON 28 OCTOBER – SAT 2 NOVEMBER The West End smash-hit The Woman in Black is coming to Dartford for one week only!

Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED MAT 2PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £22.50 – £35.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £8.00 off Tue & Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 21s £24.00 (best available) GROUPS 10+ £8.00 off GROUPS 20+ £9.00 off Meal Deal GROUPS 40+ £10.00 off 2 COURSES SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 + SHOW Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices.

An optional postage fee may apply.

PREVIEW

WED 13 – SUN 17 NOVEMBER THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL

‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

BEST

MUSICAL ALL MAJOR AWA R D S

TUE 19 – SAT 23 NOVEMBER

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COMING SOON SAT 1 JUNE

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FRI 31 MAY

TONY STOCKWELL MON 3 JUNE

WED 12 JUNE

SUN 2 JUNE

MON 10 JUNE

TUE 11 JUNE

SAT 15 JUNE WED 26 JUNE

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS THU 27 JUNE

FRI 4 – SAT 5 OCTOBER SUN 30 JUNE

GET INVOLVED

For further information please email takepart@orchardtheatre.co.uk, call 01322 220099 or visit our website

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk THURSDAYS

YOUNG WRITERS

8 –12 YEARS 6PM – 7PM 13 –18 YEARS 7.15PM – 8.15PM

Do you like theatre? Age 8-18? Do you leave a show with lots of thoughts, ideas and opinions? Then why not join The Orchard Theatre’s Young Writers?

The Young Writers visit the theatre throughout the year attending a variety of shows. They receive two tickets to selected shows and in return compose a review of 200 words. To sign up email jbond@orchardtheatre.co.uk

ORCHARD THEATRE DRAMA Cost £45.00 (for 6 week block)

Takes place at Temple Hill Square, Dartford DA1 5HY

PROJECTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH PLAY

ON

THEATRE FUN DAYS

SEEDLINGS

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

UNDER

4s

MON 18 & TUE 19 FEBRUARY 10.30AM – 4PM

Parent and toddler drama sessions with play, story time, movement, songs and music.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

THURSDAYS 10.30AM – 11.30AM Cost £21.00 for 6 sessions

(£3.50 per session. Pay for half a term at a time)

Ukulele Club

AGES

16+

THURSDAYS 1PM – 3PM

Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill? Now’s your chance! Come along to our brand-new club with a dedicated Ukulele teacher and learn some of your favourite songs. Ukuleles will be supplied for beginners.

Cost £30.00

(for 6 week block) TUESDAYS 10.30AM – 12.30PM

ORCHARD THEATRE CHOIR

A friendly daytime choir singing songs from a variety of musicals. Learn the songs from our season of shows!

Led by a professional Musical Director.

Cost £30.00 (for 6 week block)

AGES

16+

MON 8 & TUE 9 APRIL 10.30AM – 4PM

UNDER THE SEA

AGES

8+

TUE 28 & WED 29 MAY 10.30AM – 4PM

IMPROVISATION SKILLS

Participants are to bring a packed lunch. Lunchtime will be supervised.

FULL DAY £20.00 BOTH DAYS £35.00

TEACHERS’ CLUB

Teachers’ Club members can enjoy the following benefits: • Regular email updates • Special offers • Free resource packs • Longer Reservation periods.

• No booking fees for orders of 10 or more.

• Personalised workshops To join up email teachers@orchardtheatre.co.uk

DRAMA THERAPY BRAND-NEW! TUESDAYS 12.45PM – 2.15PM

Run by a qualified counsellor and drama specialist. Come and explore the art of drama and expression in a therapeutic environment.

Cost £3.00 per session

(If you wish to apply for a bursary of half fee, please email tmccann@orchardtheatre.co.uk)

6 week block starting 8 Jan

Workshops that take place in The Orchard Theatre are held in the Upper foyer (accessed via 22 steps)

HOW TO BOOK BOOK ONLINE Booking your favourite seat at 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 your show and follow the easy on-screen steps.

Don’t have online access?

Don’t worry, you can also book:

ACCESS FOR ALL

IN PERSON Visit us at The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford, DA1 1ED.

BY TELEPHONE Call 01322 220000 Our Ticket Office is open Mon to Sat 10:15am – 6pm. Our Ticket Office is also open until 15 minutes after each performance begins.

CONCESSIONS are available for over 60s (senior special rates are available on certain performances), under 16s, students and unwaged. Please enquire at Ticket Office when booking. Concession prices usually apply to the top two price tickets only and exclude premium seats. Usually not available Fri & Sat performances.

FAMILY OF FOUR TICKET must include 1 adult and 1 child.

GROUP RATES apply to full price tickets only. Usually excluding Fri & Sat performances.

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). All prices shown include booking fees unless otherwise stated. Fee free for Groups 10+ and Premiere Card members (up to 4 tickets). All tickets and offers are subject to availability.

SUPPORT ACTS are regularly used for live music and comedians to ‘warm up’ the audience for the main act.

For further information, enquire at the Ticket Office on the day of the performance.

SECURE MY BOOKING Protect Your Tickets.

Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of a cancelled or rescheduled show. When booking tickets online, you can protect your tickets allowing you to recoup 100% of the price paid if you are unable to attend for any number of covered reasons - like illness, travel delay, adverse weather conditions and more.

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.

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©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity Registered charity no. 235825

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 • Selected signed performances • Working dogs welcome • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities • Accessible toilet

WORST WITCH THU 28 FEBRUARY 7PM RELAXED PERFORMANCE

ABIGAIL’S PARTY TUE 2 APRIL 7PM SIGNED PERFORMANCE

CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED AUDIO DESCRIBED

ILFORD DAGENHAM

DARTFORD GRAVESEND SIDCUP BROMLEY

GETTING TO THE ORCHARD THEATRE

BY TRAIN Dartford railway station just two minutes walk away. There are direct trains from South East London and Kent.

BY ROAD 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) 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.

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