Princess Theatre Autumn 2014 Brochure by Princess Theatre

autumn 2014 starring

jason donovan Emma Williams tue 30 sep - sat 4 oct

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TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MASTERPIECE

welcome Welcome to the Princess Theatre and to the Autumn Season Brochure.

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It continues to be an incredibly busy year at the Princess with so many shows to look forward to. Cats will undoubtedly be a highlight for the Summer and there is great excitement about the return of Jason Donovan in the brand new production of Annie Get Your Gun in September. We are also thrilled to welcome Dawn French to the Princess Theatre in October which is an evening definitely not to be missed.

the moustrap Mon 21 - Sat 26 Jul

angelina ballerina Tue 29 & wed 30 Jul

rhythm of the dance Tue 5 - Thu 7 Aug

cats mon 18 - sat 30 aug

black coffee mon 15 - sat 20 sep

rigoletto tue 7 OCT

I hope you have a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing you in the Autumn.

madama butterfly wed 8 OCT

Best wishes,

annie get your gun mon 29 sep - sat 4 oct

white christmas the musical Tue 25 - Sat 29 Nov

panto ’14 sleeping beauty fri 12 dec - sun 4 jan

one night shows

14 - 20

If you are planning a trip to the Pantomime this year, why not think about getting together with some family or friends and make a group booking? There are some really good group discounts available so why not give the groups department a call on 01803 206365 to discuss the options available.

Wendy Bennett General Manager

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PRICE PROMISE Many shows at the Princess Theatre Torquay are available from just £10, with great value seats now available throughout the auditorium. Speak to a sales advisor to find the right seat at the right price.

sleeping beauty fri 12 dec - sun 4 jan

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

starring

Marti Pellow as che

MADALENA ALBERTO AS EVA PERON

Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber 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 led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people. With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Evita features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me and Another Suitcase in Another Hall. West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow joins the cast of Evita. The Wet Wet Wet frontman and music legend will take on the role of Che.

★★★★★

‘a monumental show’ sunday express

mon 7 - sat 12 jul Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Mon eve (Prem, A, B) groups 10+ £5 off groups 20+ £6 off plus 1 free groups 50+ £7 off plus 3 free Top 3 prices excl. Sat C G S See pages 22 & 23

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THE LEGENDARY, SMASH HIT THRILLER celebrates its 60th anniversary

the most STUPENDOUS MOUSICAL OF THE YEAR!

Experience the passion, feel the Rhythm

‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER

mon 21 - sat 26 july Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm A classic. A landmark. A legend. The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s on tour for the first time, to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this masterpiece here at the Princess Theatre Torquay, the home of Agatha Christie. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motives are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

Atg theatre card Half price Mon eve (Prem, A, B, C) £5 off thereafter (Prem, A, B, C) excl. Sat eve

Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina pirouettes onto the stage in this sparkling musical packed full of singing and dancing. Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme Dancing With Mice! But when the girls and boys have very dıfferent ideas for the show and just can’t seem to agree on anything, it’s up to Angelina as Dance Captain to ensure that the show goes ahead. So put on your ballet shoes and join Angelina, Alice, Gracie, Viki, AJ and Marco for the most stupendous Mousical of the year!

groups 10+ £3 off plus 1 free groups 20+ £4 off plus 1 in 10 free groups 50+ £5 off plus 1 in 10 free Mon - Fri & Sat mat, top 3 prices only

‘Terrific! Energetic performances, a great set design, lovely songs. Top class family entertainment.’ Nottingham Evening Post tue 29 - wed 30 jul Tue 4.30pm Wed 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm

C G S See pages 22 & 23

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Standing ovations of over 4.8 million people in 59 countries! This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland as well as the art of Irish dance. Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring thirty dancers, a traditional live full Irish band and the dashing and handsome Young Irish Tenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish step dance shows on tour, millions of fans have hailed this as a ‘must see’. The National Dance Company of Ireland’s performers are not only an assemblage of beautiful Irish lassies and handsome Irish lads sporting colourful Celtic-themed costumes, tapping and stomping out century-old beats - they are also a special collection of incredible young Irish dancers, singers and musicians.

‘Spectacular! Stirring! Sweeping! Stunning! Sensational!’ previous audience comments

GROUP 10+ £10 per ticket

tue 5 - thu 7 aug Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm

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‘SHOWS DON’T COME MUCH BETTER ‘SHOWS DON’T COME MUCH BETTER THAN THIS THAN THIS - IT’S ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!’ daily express

IT’S ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!’ daily express

Don’t miss Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit musical as it returns to Princess Theatre Torquay for two weeks only!

mon 18 - sat 30 aug Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.

Atg theatre card Half price Mon 18 (Prem, A, B) £6 off Mon - Fri thereafter (Prem, A, B)

With an amazing musical score that includes the timeless Memory, spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, Cats is a magical musical like no other.

groups 10+ £5 off groups 20+ £6 off plus 1 free groups 50+ £7 off plus 3 free Top 3 prices only, excl. Sat

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, Cats has enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world - now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon. catsthemusical.com

C G See pages 22 & 23

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★★★★

Opera & Ballet International present three Ellen Kent productions featuring the Ch isinau National Opera and Philarmonic

‘the great detective poirot returns’ mail on sunday

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★★★★

‘the verdict is unanimous - Superb’ Birmingham Post

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‘A resounding success. Christie is a master of the genre’

Rigoletto

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GARY BEN MAVERS NEALON JASON DURR Hercule Poirot

★★★★★

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

tue 7 oct 7.30pm C G F S ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (Prem, A)

wed 8 oct 7.30pm C G F S ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (Prem, A)

Featuring a magnificent Golden Eagle with a 7-foot wingspan, Rigoletto starring Vladimir Dragos is a stunning production recapturing the decadence of Renaissance Italy with lavish sets and opulent costumes. Victor Hugo’s opera was almost banned because it exposed the licentious behaviour of the powers-that-be at court. ‘Brilliantly sung by Vladimir Dragos’ The Times

With Korean soprano Elena Dee and Japanese Soprano Miki Mori. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning opera returns with exquisite sets and includes a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Please note some scenes contain nudity. *Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

‘a butterfly to cherish’ manchester evening news *Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Look out for La Traviata Spring 2015 mon 15 - sat 20 sep Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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AS chief inspector japp

Now starring Jason Durr from ITV’s Heartbeat. A quintessential English country estate is thrown into chaos following the murder of eccentric inventor Sir Claud Amory, and the theft of his new earth shattering formula. The cast will also include Agatha Christie Company regulars Gary Mavers (Peak Practice) and Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier). Arriving at the estate moments too late, one man immediately senses a potent brew of despair, treachery, and deception amid the estate’s occupants. That man is Hercule Poirot. In the first play ever written by Agatha Christie we are introduced to a character who went on to become the most famous detective of all time.

an Afternoon with

Atg theatre card Half price Mon eve (Prem, A, B, C) Tue - Thu £5 off thereafter (Prem, A, B, C) excl. Fri & Sat eves Groups 10+ £3 off plus 1 in 10 free Groups 20+ £4 off plus 1 in 10 free Groups 50+ £5 off plus 1 in 10 free Top 3 prices excl. Fri & Sat eves C G See pages 22 & 23

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sir roger moore sat 27 sep 2.30pm G ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off Book by 31 July Following the release of his new book, Last Man Standing: Tales from Tinseltown, the legendary film star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his astonishing life and career. Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the James Bond films. There will also be a unique opportunity to put your own question to the Hollywood legend at the end of the show. ‘A marvellous raconteur’ Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail

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in the history of musical theatre’ The Daily Telegraph

Annie Get Your Gun brings the heart of Broadway to princess theatre torquay for one week only in this major new production From the producers of West Side Story and South Pacific, this TONY award winning version of Irving Berlin’s classic musical has received its UK premiere this summer. When Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show comes to town, it only takes one glance for sharp shooting country girl Annie Oakley to fall head over heels for its star marksman, Frank Butler. Both have truly met their match, revealing their competitive natures as they vie for best shot and each other’s hearts. Featuring the all time classic hits There’s No Business Like Show Business, Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly and Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better.

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★★★★

‘the show is blessed with freshness, charm and humour that are completely captivating’ the daily telegraph

★★★★

‘irresistible’ the times

★★★★

‘a show the whole family can enjoy’ manchester evening news

★★★★ the sunday times

tue 30 SEP - sat 4 oct Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off Tue & Wed eves (A & B) groups 6+ £4 off groups 10+ £5 off groups 20+ £6 off plus 2 free groups 50+ £7 off plus 3 free (A & B) excl. Sat eve C G See pages 22 & 23

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The perfect start to the festive season TOPS Musical productions presents the South Devon Premier

this year’s family panto

torbay Premier spectacular dance scenes

new pantomime productions LTD presents

Praise for last year’s pantomime Jack and The Beanstalk:

‘Torquay’s the place for festive fun’ Herald Express

‘Go on,take all the family. there is no better way of getting into the festive spirit’ Mid Devon Advertiser

Memorable Irving Berlin songs including Blue Skies, Sisters, How Deep is the Ocean World War II veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song and dance act. With romance in mind, they follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters to a ski lodge in Vermont, which just happens to be owned by their former army commander General Waverly. However, there is a no snow and the lodge is facing closure. Can Bob and Phil save the lodge? Will it snow in time for a white Christmas? Based on the classic film, this musical is packed with memorable Irving Berlin songs, and spectacular dance scenes. It is the perfect way for the whole family to get into the festive mood. TOPS Musical Productions is a local society which has recently performed award-winning productions including The Producers and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

fri 12 dec - sun 4 jan Various performance times Atg theatre card £14

tue 25 - sat 29 nov Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 Tue eve, thereafter £2 off (A & B) Groups 10+ Save up to £5 Top price only C G See pages 22 & 23

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Opening performances offer Fri 12 Dec All tickets £14 (no other concessions apply)

Everyone likes a lie-in, but Sleeping Beauty takes it whole new level. Cursed by an evil fairy she is doomed to slumber forever until she is awoken by true love’s kiss! Set your alarm clocks for this year’s fun-filled pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

The perfect festive family treat!

Groups 10+ £15 plus 1 free Groups 20+ £14 plus 1 free Groups 50+ £13 plus 1 free School groups £8.50 plus 1 in 10 free C G C See pages 22 & 23 No concessions on Fri 26 Dec

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one night shows thank you for the music

Jethro the legend at large tue 2 sep 7.30pm G

Celebrate ABBA’s Eurovision triumph with Waterloo. Features Dancing Queen, Stayin’ Alive, Super Trouper and Bee Gees-penned Islands in the Stream, Chain Reaction and more. Its harmonies and musicianship have entertained for longer than ABBA during the 70s and 80s!

Always slightly on the edge, Jethro’s fruity Cornish humour is the perfect remedy to cheer everyone into cachinnation. Turning everyday events into farcical stories, embellished into hilarity with his trademark west country dialect. Tales told with such effortless rhythm, timing and charm that it just melts all seriousness into pure laughter. The perfect anecdote to everyone’s day. Contains adult humour. Recommended age 15+.

fri 1 aug 7.30pm Children £13 G C

roy orbison & Friends sat 2 aug 7.30pm Barry Steele presents his all live spectacular multi media tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60s right through to the late 80s. With star guest tributes to Elvis Presley, Dusty Springfield and Jerry Lee Lewis this is a spectacular fusion of good old Rock ‘n’ Roll and contemporary musical genius.

jackson live in concert

Rat pack VEGAS SPECTACULAR SHOW fri 5 sep 7.30pm Children free (C)

Purveyors of Cool return with the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis. Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, Come Fly With Me, Sway, Fly Me To The Moon. The Stage - ‘superb, very entertaining’. The BBC said ‘MAGNIFICENT’. Always a great night out. www.ratpack.biz

sat 9 aug 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G C Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson is the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop. Ben is joined on the stage by incredible Band and Dancers who perform all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and above all, the voice.

The dreamboys fit & famous 2014 tour thu 14 aug 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2.50 off G

If you’re looking for the perfect girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks, the UK’s top male glamour show. In a brand new action packed night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem, these boys will leave you breathless and begging for more!

that’ll be the day brand new show

fri 15 aug 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G C Kids go Half Price That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New Show! This year’s hugely entertaining new production features a fresh line-up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus more hilarious comedy!

The Magic of Motown the REACH OUT50 Years of No.1 Hits Tour

sat 16 aug 7.30pm C C

Thirty-six classics from the Temptations, Supremes, 4 Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie. More No. 1s than ever, the dance moves, costumes and musicianship made famous by Motown.

ken dodd 60 years of happiness and laughter sun 7 sep 7pm G 2014 marks the 60th anniversary year of Ken Dodd’s incredible career as a professional entertainer. He is a comedian of legendary status; an icon and national treasure. Come and enjoy a fun-filled variety show for all the family, with non-stop gags and a selection of songs in Ken Dodd’s unique Happiness Show.

Bless ’em all mon 8 sep 2.30pm C

Starring Steve Barclay, by special request a return of Britain’s greatest virtuoso of the Ukelele Andy Eastwood, and singing star Lucia Mattise. A full supporting cast of singers, Jamie Steen and Mervyn Francis and music of the Martyn St James Band, here is a tribute to our Armed Forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow. With all the great songs and music of the 1940s, this is damp eye nostalgia, that leaves everyone with a warm and sentimental glow.

the simon and garfunkel story thu 11 sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G

Direct from London’s West End, award-winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in Buddy - The Musical) and a full cast of performers tell The Simon and Garfunkel Story using huge projection photos, original film footage and featuring a live band performing hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

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one night shows vision of elvis

al murray one man one guvnor

A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley and his sensational band and singers is recognised as Europe’s most authentic and successful tribute to Elvis Presley. This show brings you a full evening featuring all the classic hits, from the hip swiveling 50’s Sun Studios to the Movie Years and the 1968 Comeback Special with the finale being the electrifying Jumpsuit Concert Years.

Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone join this icon on his new tour with his brand new show One Man, One Guvnor.

fri 17 oct 7.30pm

sat 13 sep 7.30pm C G

Backed by a world class band and featuring Full HD projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour theatres in the UK.

johnny cash roadshow

fri 26 sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! Welcome back the Johnny Cash Roadshow 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 Johnny Cash tribute show in the world.

nights on broadway the bee Gees story sat 18 oct 7.30pm C G

Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring the Gibb brothers incredible songs from over four decades - from the 60s to the 90s. The show gives the audience the experience of being at a Bee Gees concert, with a unique blend of classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor favourites.

the manfreds

‘Clive’s resemblance is uncanny’ Rosanne Cash (First daughter of Johnny Cash)

sun 19 oct 7.30pm

The Manfreds sees original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness reunite with very special guest, former member Mike d’Abo. Together they boast some of the finest talent ever assembled on one stage, and since formation in 1962 have secured their place in British R&B music history books.

Sixties gold fri 10 oct 7.30pm

Back by popular demand! For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up. Gerry & The Pacemakers, the first act to reach No. 1 and the first act ever to top the charts with their first three singles. The Searchers’ first single also went to No. 1 and led to five more Top 5 hits. Also featuring P.J. Proby and The Fortunes. Finally Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes. Performing hits of The Tremeloes.

illegal eagles

sat 11 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G Now established as the world’s greatest Eagles tribute act, the Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. Their ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries has ensured that critical and audience acclaim has been unanimous. This latest production includes all the classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, and many more! ‘The band were flawless in their delivery both musically and vocally’ The Express

dawn french 30 million minutes tour tue 21 & Wed 22 oct 7.30pm

The award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady has written the new show based on her life and career. The show will consist of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her. Book Now! Dawn French is convinced it won’t be long before she is far too doolally to perform it.

john mayall fri 24 oct 7.30pm Blues legend John Mayall returns for his 80th anniversary tour with special guests King King in this explosive blues bill. The ‘Godfather of British Blues’ is commonly regarded as blues’ most influential artist with the OBE to prove it, while King King were crowned Best Blues Band two years running at the British Blues Awards.

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one night shows charlie landsborough

paul hollywood

sat 25 oct 7.30pm

get your bake on

Multi award-winning Charlie is an immensely talented star, blessed with a wonderful voice and his comical ability to tell a fine tale compliments his music which gives the concerts a real sense of intimacy. He covers beautiful ballads to folk, blues, country, rock ’n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthem. We’re sure you will have a very memorable evening, as he has achieved a winning formula which has made an impact on so many professionals and fans alike.

wed 12 nov 8pm

THE sensational 60s EXPERIENCE

Get Your Bake On will see Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking. The show will culminate with four lucky randomly chosen audience members coming on stage to bake with Paul.

eric & little ern!

fri 31 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (A) C G

thu 20 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G

The one off ultimate 60s extravaganza touring the UK on its 50th anniversary. For one night only six legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.

This affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest moments of Morecambe and Wise’s television and stage performances.

Hermans Hermits I’m Into Something Good, The Swinging Blue Jeans’s Hippy Hippy Shake and Dave Berry’s The Crying Game. The Union Gap uk, Young Girl. The Ivy League Tossing And Turning. Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers, I’m Telling You Now.

ha ha hood!

sun 2 nov 7.30pm C G The Ha Ha! team are back with arrow splitting hilarity as they gallop in with their all-out outrageous new comic romp. Ten years after a messy divorce Robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff once more. Little John and Friar Tuck, now considerably older and rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the citizens of Nottingham. Not to be missed.

‘Ashpitel and Stephens have got the duo’s mannerisms down pat to such a winning extent. You could watch Daily Telegraph this for hours.’

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marty wilde fri 21 nov 7.30pm Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and, John Leyton with the Wildcats join forces in Marty Wilde’s Rock n Roll Party. Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, Marty, John and Eden show us how rock n’ roll with its fusion of sound and rhythm shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

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dancing in the streets

that’ll be the day christmas show

Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s Greatest Hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets.

Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful Rock ’n’ Roll variety show, the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with its Brand New 2014 Christmas Show! Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics plus more hilarious comedy routines.

fri 7 nov 7.30pm C G

Experience the energy and electricity of the motor city in a stunning production packed with hit after hit, all killer, no filler! Guaranteed to have you signing along and dancing in the aisles.

tue 2 dec 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G

Join in the festive fun this Christmas!

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coming soon THE Nutcraker

sat 6 dec 7.30pm Workshop 4pm - 5pm ATG THEATRe CARD £13 off (A & B) C S C

The Daily Telegraph

Vienna Festival Ballet returns with one of Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballets, The Nutcracker, plus a special Introduction to Ballet workshop, where attendees will learn about a day in the life of a professional dancer, see the costumes and maybe even try a lift! Perfect for a pre-Christmas treat, Vienna Festival Ballet combines sparkle and glamour with a cast of highly talented dancers.

Royal Marines christmas spectacular sun 7 dec 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off (A & B) C G

The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will end the year with a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers. Their world-renowned Corps of Drums will demonstrate the precision, accuracy and skill for which they have become famous across the globe.

oh what a lovely war

tue 17 - sat 21 mar 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD Half price Tue (A & B) C G Joan Littlewood’s legendary musical has been revived to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One. Originally produced by Joan Littlewood at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, Oh What A Lovely War is a satirical masterpiece which was made into a classic film in 1969, starring amongst others Maggie Smith, John Gielgud and John Mills. This highly acclaimed revival directed by the multi award-winning Terry Johnson is a riot of music and colour, deeply moving and features some of the greatest songs from the First World War. So pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and book now for this musical tribute to the men and women who saved our nation over 100 years ago. Prior to the West End

mon 6 - sat 11 apr Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off Mon - Wed (Prem, A, B) early booking offer Buy 3 tickets get 4th free. Valid until 1 Oct, Tue - Thu (A) groups 10+ £5 off groups 20+ £6 off plus 2 free groups 50+ £7 off plus 3 free Top 2 prices, excl. Sat eve. C G See pages 22 & 23

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Angelina Ballerina

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Thank You For The Music

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Roy Orbison and Friends

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Rhythm of the Dance

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Jackson Live

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The Dreamboys

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That’ll be the Day

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The Magic of Motown

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ATG Gift Vouchers are available to purchase at the Box Office and make the ideal gift. Gift wrapping service also available! We also sell and accept National Theatre Tokens. They are available in values of £5, £10 & £20 with no expiry date. restoration levy Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to Torquay’s restoration fund / building fund. Concessions must be applied for at the time of booking as tickets are sold on a NO REFUND, NO EXCHANGE basis so please check your dates before booking. This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC® paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

Ambassador theatre group Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) has grown to be the world’s number one live-theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised theatre producer. It is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets and The Ticket Machine Group (TMG). ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre (formerly Foxwoods), the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

£38.90 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90 £12.90 -

£23.40

£23

£21

£17

£25.90 £23.90 £19.90

Ken Dodd

£21

£19

£23.90 £21.90

Bless ‘Em All

£13.50

£15.40

The Simon & Garfunkle Story

£19.50

£18

£22.40 £20.90

£22

£20

£24.90 £22.90

£29.50

£25

£20

£15

£35

£32.40 £27.90 £22.90 £16.90

£37.90

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

£20

£19

£22.90 £21.90

An Afternoon with Sir Roger Moore

£26

£28.90

Annie Get Your Gun

£30

£20

£10.50

£33.90 £23.90 £13.40

Rigoletto

£31

£26

£21

£10

£36

Madama Butterfly

£31

£26

£21

£10

£36

£30.50

£24

£22

Al Murray

£26.50

Nights on Broadway

£19.50

£26

£24

Sixties Gold The Illegal Eagles

The Manfreds

£43.40 £38.90

£20.50

Black Coffee

groups of 10+ 0844 871 3043 (10am to 5pm Monday to Friday.) There is usually a discount for booking 10 or more tickets. Tickets can be reserved in advance and held up to a month before the date of the show.

Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

A Vision of Elvis

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G Groups Discount available

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online booking www.atgtickets.com/torquay This will give you all the information you need about the theatre and shows. Booking on line will link you to the ATG Tickets website. Choosing to book this way will incur a transaction fee for postage or collection on the night of the show from the box office.

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0844 871 3023 (Bkg fees)

ticket agents You can book in person at the following Tourist Information Centres: Dawlish • Exeter • Newton Abbot • Plymouth • Teignmouth Tiverton • Torquay • Totnes. And also at the public libraries in: Brixham • Churston • Paignton. Torbay Bookshop, Paignton

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Please note that tickets for some shows carry a per ticket booking fee for ALL debit and credit card bookings.

This will direct your call to our Ticket Centre who handle all telephone card bookings. Choosing to pay this way will incur a transaction fee for postage or collection on the night of the show from the box office.

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If there is a show on a Sunday or Bank Holiday we will open at 4pm.

by Phone

PRICE BAND Evita

in person The box office, situated on the road side of the building, is open from Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm and remains open until 15 minutes after curtain up on show nights.

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how to book

prices for online & telephone bookings**

£34.90 £29.90 £24.90 £12.90

£39.90

£34.90 £29.90 £24.90 £12.90

£39.90

£33.40

£22

£26.90 £24.90

£29.40

£22.40

£28.90 £26.90 £24.90

Dawn French

£39.50

£35

£43.40 £38.90

John Mayall

£30.50

£28.50

£26.50

£33.40 £31.40 £29.40

Charlie Landsborough

£19.50

£17.50

£14.50

£22.40 £20.40 £16.40

Sensational Sixties

£27.50

£25.50

£30.40 £28.40

£19

£17

£22

£21.90

£24.90

Dancing in the Streets

£26.50

£24.50

£20.50

£29.40 £27.40 £23.40

Paul Hollywood

£29.50

£32.40

Eric and Little Ern

£20

£15

£25

£22.90

£16.90

£27.90

Marty Wilde

£26

£24

£22

£28.90 £26.90 £24.90

White Christmas

£18

£15

£10

£20.90 £16.90

£11.90

Ha Ha Hood

That’ll Be the Day Christmas Show

£19.90

£25.50

£23

£28.40 £25.90

Vienna Festival Ballet The Nutcracker

£24

£19

£16

£14

£29

£26.90 £21.90

£18.90

£15.90

£31.90

An introduction to Ballet Workshop

£10

Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular

£22

£20

£18

Sleeping Beauty Fri 12 Dec 2pm and 7pm

£21 £14

£24.50 -

Oh What a Lovely War

£10

£24.90 £22.90 £20.90

£23.90 £15.90

£27.40 -

£12.90

£38.90

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£10

£35

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90

Spamalot

£30

£20

£10.50

£38

£33.90 £23.90 £13.40

La Traviata

£31

£26

£21

£10

£36

£34.90 £29.90 £24.90 £12.90

£41.90

£39.90

ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment. ** A £4 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & Group Bookings). * A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.

SAVE £5

when you join by Direct Debit!

PriorityTickets. Great Savings. Buy an ATG Theatre Card today and join the 100,000 theatregoers across the UK who are already enjoying a whole year of priority tickets and great savings. ATG Theatre Card gives you: Priority tickets - get the best seats first! Special ticket offers including half price on many productions No booking or postage fees on most shows Priority brochure just for you Fee free ticket exchange Save 10% on pre-show and interval drinks Free cloakroom Accepted at 39 venues across the UK and in the West End

half price Mon 18 Aug (Prem, A, B)

ATG Theatre Card is £35 for 12 months of great savings and priority tickets and only £30 when you join by Direct Debit.

JOIN today Go to www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard Call 0844 871 7633

half price Mon 15 Sep (Prem A - C)

ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the offer price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events. ATG reserves the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. Theatre Card price is valid until 30/9/2014. For full Terms & Conditions please visit atgtickets.com