Winter 2016 by Princess Theatre

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We are really proud to present our Autumn Season Brochure! Once again we have a whole host of shows for you to choose from.

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Hopefully you will find all of the information you need in this Brochure but if you would like any further information about any of the shows or the services we offer, please do give us a call and we will be more than happy to help. For up to date information about events please make sure you follow us on Facebook at Princess Theatre, on Twitter @ PrincessTorquay and Instagram @princesstheatretorquay and #PrincessTQY. Why not share your experience with us on tripadvisor? Our pre show meals in Breezes are really popular and if you haven’t yet joined us for a lovely meal before a show, why not think about it the next time you visit us. If you do want to make your next evening to the Princess Theatre even more special, don’t forget to reserve your table by phoning 01803 206380. Breezes is also available to hire for private parties, christenings and functions so again the next time you are planning your special event, why not give us a call to see if we can help. For those of you who don’t want the evening to end too early, don’t forget that Breezes Bar is open until late so you can pop in and enjoy a drink after the show. I hope you have a wonderful time on your next visit to the Princess Theatre. We are very passionate about our customer service so please do let us know if there is anything that we could do to make your visit to us even more enjoyable. Thank you once again for your support. I hope to see you at the Princess Theatre in the very near future. Best wishes,

REHEARSAL FOR MURDER MON 12 - SAT 17 SEP 5 TOPS - SOUTH PACIFIC TUE 25 - SAT 29 OCT

OPERA FESTIVAL AIDA SUN 16 OCT NABUCCO THU 17 NOV LA BOHEME FRI 28 APR

SUNNY AFTERNOON TUE 18 - SAT 22 OCT

PANTO FRI 9 DEC - SUN 1 JAN

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

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JOSEPH TUE 21 - SAT 25 FEB

GHOST MON 30 JAN - SAT 4 FEB

THE WOMAN IN BLACK TUE 28 FEB - SAT 4 MAR

WONDERLAND TUE 6 - SAT 10 JUN

DIRTY DANCING MON 31 JUL SAT 5 AUG 2017 WENDY BENNETT GENERAL MANAGER

JOSEPH TUE 21 - SAT 25 FEB

TUE 30 AUG - SAT 3 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns to Princess Theatre Torquay, following its sell-out run at the London Palladium. Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this ‘GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL’ (DAILY EXPRESS) is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball and comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.

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With ‘TIMELESS MUSIC, SPECTACULAR SETS AND A SUPERB CAST’ (DAILY MIRROR), breathtaking choreography and of course the unforgettable Memory, Cats is a magical musical like no other.

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Let Cats thrill you once again, but don’t miss out on a seat act fast and book your tickets today! ‘IT’S STILL THE CAT’S WHISKERS’ (THE TIMES).

£10 off (Prem, A & B) Tue eve, thereafter £5 off Wed & Thu (A & B)

FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS BANNER TBC THE GREATEST SUMMER HOLIDAY OF THEIR LIVES! BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW CHAPTER- FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER,SHE WROTE BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

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DAVID ROGERS

LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN FEATURING THE HITS OF DOC POMUS & MORT SHUMAN Featuring

THE CLASSIC THRILLER THEATRE COMPANY

GARY MAVERS ALEX FERNS SUSIE AMY ANITA HARRIS MARK WYNTER LAUREN DRUMMOND AND BEN NEALON

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‘KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT’

WAYNE ROBINSON (The Lion King)

ANTONY COSTA from Blue

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2014 X Factor Finalist LOLA SAUNDERS FEATURING THE CLASSIC HITS

A TEENAGER IN LOVE H SWEETS FOR MY SWEET H HIS LATEST FLAME H SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME AND MANY MORE Written by TV’s most talented writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran (Birds of a Feather, Good Night Sweetheart, The New Statesman and many more) and featuring the hits of Elvis’s favourite writers, Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, this nostalgic, feel-good journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ’63. For the first time without their parents - the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

ELIZABETH CARTER (Dreamboats & Petticoats)

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Following 10 years of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of award-winning writing team Levinson and Link, whose work includes Murder, She Wrote. The star cast features heart-throb Gary Mavers of Peak Practice and Casualty fame and fresh from playing the evil Gordon Livesy in Emmerdale. Leading man, Alex Ferns, who gripped the nation playing the villainous Trevor Morgan in EastEnders, is joined by Susie Amy best known for playing the much loved Chardonnay in the ITV series Footballers’ Wives. Joining them will be chart-topper Anita Harris, whose films include the Carry On franchise, pop-idol Mark Wynter, who has featured in no fewer than seven Agatha Christie Theatre Company productions, Lauren Drummond from Holby City and Ben Nealon from ITV’s award winning drama Soldier Soldier. Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and, leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...

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OPERA OPERA & BALLET & BALLET INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS PRESENTSELLEN ELLENKENT’S KENT’SOPERA OPERA FESTIVAL

TOPS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS BANNER TBC PRESENT

WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

TBC Awaiting copy. Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that the mother of his children was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile’s proposal of marriage. Similarly, Lt. Joe Cable meets Liat, a native of the island, and immediately falls in love. Can Nellie and Joe conquer their prejudices and seize happiness? When war intervenes it changes the destiny of both couples. South Pacific features one hit song after another; Some Enchanted Evening, There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair, and many more. No wonder it won 10 Tony Awards on its release in 1949 and was turned into an award-winning and highly successful film. This production is brought to you by the award-winning local society TOPS Musical Productions who recently performed Hairspray and White Christmas at this theatre.

TOPS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS is the promotional name for Torquay Operatic Society Celebrating amateur theatre in Torbay since 1897

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STARRING OLGA PERRIER THE INTERNATIONAL FRENCH SOPRANO AS AIDA AND LIZA KADELNIK THE CELEBRATED MEZZO FROM THE ROMANIAN NATIONAL OPERA AS AMNERIS† This tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge is traditionally-staged, featuring a temple dance and the classic Triumphal March with cascades of glittering gold and amazing fire performers.

‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ THE INDEPENDENT

VERDI NABUCCO

Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco.

‘WORTH GOING A LONG WAY TO HEAR’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

PUCCINI LA BOHÈME

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

‘AUTHENTIC, TENDER AND PASSIONATE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH All operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles. † Cast subject to change *Also carries a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person

AIDA SUN 16 OCT 7.30pm NABUCCO THU 17 NOV 7.30pm LA BOHEME FRI 28 APR 2017 7.30pm EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off (A) if booked and paid for by 1 Aug C G F S See page 27 TICKETS FROM £16.50 £20.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘A COLOURFUL AND CONTAGIOUS ROCK MUSICAL THE BEST OF ITS SORT SINCE JERSEY BOYS’ THE TIMES

‘A BLAZING TRIUMPH. I SWEAR YOU’LL GET GOOSEBUMPS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★★

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THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Sunny Afternoon tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new ‘GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL’ (THE TIMES) that will make your spirits soar.

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BEST NNEERW MU OLIVIERSA ICAL WARD 2015

With music and lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon’s faultless musicianship and brilliant songs come together for a moving portrayal of The Kinks’ amazing journey during the youthful, rebellious 1960s.

TWO MIDWEEK MATINEES Production photos by Kevin Cummins from current West End production

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FRI 9 DEC - SUN 1 JAN DECEMBER Fri 9 2pm 6pm Sat 10 2pm 6pm Sun 11 2pm Mon 12 No performances Tue 13 2pm Wed 14 2pm Thu 15 2pm Fri 16 6pm Sat 17 2pm 6pm Sun 18 2pm Mon 19 No performances Tue 20 2pm 6pm Wed 21 2pm 6pm Thu 22 2pm 6pm Fri 23 2pm 6pm Sat 24 10am 2pm Sun 25 No performances Mon 26 2pm Tue 27 2pm Wed 28 2pm Thu 29 2pm Fri 30 2pm 6pm Sat 31 2pm

NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENTS

JANUARY Sun 1 2pm

RECIPE FOR FESTIVE FUN AND FROLICS INGREDIENTS 1 Fairy Godmother H 1 cup of Buttons 1 Dandini H 1 Handsome Prince 2 Ugly Sisters H 1 Baron Hardup 1 Cinderella

PANTOMIME FOR ALL THE FAMILY Cast to be announced

METHOD Take 1 Handsome Prince and 1 beautiful, kind and innocent girl, Combine with 2 ugly step sisters, the worst in the world. Sprinkle in the star dust of 1 Fairy Godmother and add a generous helping of Buttons. Whisk until light and fluffy.

OPENING PERFORMANCE OFFER Fri 9 Dec 2pm & 6pm £15 (no other concs. apply) GROUPS 10 + £15.50 plus 1 free GROUPS 20 + £14.50 plus 1 free GROUPS 50 + £13.50 plus 1 free SCHOOL GROUPS £8.50 + 1 teacher free per 10 C G C S See page 27 TICKETS FROM £22 £24.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups) No concessions on Mon 26 2016

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SPECIAL BANNER TBCEVENTS KEN DODD

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

SUN 11 SEP 7pm TICKETS FROM £19.50* £22.40 online/phone G

SUN 25 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G C TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone

Ken Dodd’s incredible and hugely successful career as a professional entertainer now spans over 60 fun-filled years. He is a comedian of unrivalled legendary status; an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter. Come and enjoy his famous Happiness Show and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs with Ken and his guests.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Long established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return for yet another outstanding show promising more of their tight harmonies, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. Their ability to recreate the distinctive sound of The Eagles with both flare and impressive authenticity, has won them mass acclaim on an international level. Featuring the classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit, and many more! This latest production also features a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey, one of the original founding members of the Eagles.

BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS THE ORBISON STORY

SUN 18 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23* £25.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G C (CHILDREN HALF PRICE)

THU 29 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone

After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show!

Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to legend Roy Orbison. He’s stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Join Barry and his special guests as they celebrate the Big O’s 80th birthday.

This year’s show features a fresh new line-up of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50’s through to the 70’s and 80’s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy! Complete with stunning costumes and incredible LIVE music performances, we guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over.Welcome Awaiting copy.to the golden age of popular music... revived!

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‘THIS SHOW JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER’ THE TELEGRAPH www.thatllbetheday.com

AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD

FRI 23 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28.75* £31.65 online/phone Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation’s critically acclaimed bar-based-braveheart, Al Murray - The Pub Landlord embarks on a common sense campaign to re-Great Britain in his brand new show. We live in troubling times. Europe. The NHS. Whatever the hell is going on in the Middle East. The gathering storm of fortnightly bin collections? Who knows where it will all end?

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RONAN KEATING TIME OF MY LIFE TOUR PLUS SUPPORT FRI 30 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £36.25* £40.15 online/phone

Ronan Keating brings his Time Of My Life Tour to Torquay much to the delight of his loyal fans. Performing his hits and tracks from his new album, his songs are instantly affecting; a celebration of emotion, love , life and honesty. Twenty two years of making music have resulted in an impressive tally of achievements, including 40 million album sales with Boyzone, 22 million copies sold of nine solo albums, 14 solo Number One singles, an Ivor Novello Award for Picture Of You (1997).

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SPECIAL EVENTS SEAN LOCK KEEP IT LIGHT

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY 5OTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

SAT 1 OCT 8pm TICKETS FROM £24.25* £27.15 online/phone

WED 12 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (A) C G TICKETS FROM £20.75* £23.65 online/phone

Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

Brand New Show for 2016! Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon and Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

‘HE JUST LETS THE BRILLIANCE OF HIS MATERIAL DOMINATE THE ROOM’ THE GUARDIAN ‘LOCK AT HIS BEST IS GLORIOUSLY INTELLIGENT, DELICIOUSLY UNLIKELY AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY’ The Times

THE BEE GEES STORY NIGHTS ON BROADWAY SAT 8 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £21* £23.90 online/phone

The Bee Gees Story - Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic performance, 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.

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE ROD STEWART STORY

THU 13 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3.50 C G TICKETS FROM £19.50* £22.40 online/phone Some Guys Have All The Luck is a world class theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar! The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible career, classic rockers like Maggie May, Baby Jane and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy through to big ballads such as Sailing and You’re In My Heart and Tonight’s The Night as well as favourites from his days with the Faces such as Stay With Me and Twistin The Night Away and timeless Motown tunes from the album Soulbook.

JIMMY OSMOND MOON RIVER AND ME

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE

Direct from the USA, the only official Andy Williams tribute

Returning by huge popular demand, for one night only 3 hours of pure 60’s nostalgia. Seven legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel good factor this is the must see 60’s show for 2016. Step back to when pop music was at its very best with the biggest and best line up to ever tour the UK. Hits include I’m Into Something Good, Out Of Time, Hippy Hippy Shake, Storm In A Tea Cup plus many more.

SUN 9 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £31.25* £34.15 online/phone

FRI 14 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (A) C TICKETS FROM £26.75* £29.65 online/phone

show starring Jimmy Osmond. This brand new show full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams will touch your heart. Jimmy Osmond began his performing career at the tender age of three with Andy Williams on his television series. This year marks Jimmy’s fiftieth anniversary in show business.

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SPECIAL EVENTS ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING

SAT 15 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £20.50* £23.40 online/phone

FRI 4 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G TICKETS FROM £21.25* £24.15 online/phone

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history with 864,838 votes. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Gary Mullen and The Works have performed throughout the world to sell-out audiences.

An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is a 5 star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Often imitated but never bettered, this is the original concert celebration of the iconic music from the multi-award winning soundtrack to Dirty Dancing. A high energy, emotional rollercoaster of an evening with breathtaking choreography and buckets of nostalgia. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of your life!

PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS

THE TRIBUTE SHOW

Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage on tour in the UK and worldwide.

SOLID GOLD ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW

JOSH WIDDICOMBE WHAT DO I DO NOW

SUN 30 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27.75* £30.65 online/phone

SAT 5 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19.25* £22.15 online/phone

Marty Wilde, Eden Kane, Mike Berry and The Wildcats, as well as very special guest Mark Wynter, join forces in The Solid Gold Rock n Roll Show.

Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road with a brand new tour. Since he’s been away from stand up Josh has been working hard on other things but don’t worry in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about, and now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes). If you have seen him before live or on TV and enjoyed yourself then this is the show for you. If you didn’t like him then it probably isn’t.

Teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden, Mike and Mark 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.

‘NICELY CRAFTED OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY’ THE INDEPENDENT

BEATLEMANIA THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

MAXIMUM R HYTHM ‘N’ BLUES

The Beatlemania show superbly recreates the legendary live performances of The Beatles from their early ‘moptop’ roots, through the psychedelia of Sgt. Pepper then on to the final years of Abbey Road and Let It Be.

A fabulous evening of Rhythm n Blues nostalgia with some the greatest artists of the 60s!

WED 2 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off C G TICKETS FROM £21.50* £24.40 online/phone

Beatlemania, are established as one of the leading Beatles shows in the world and have performed for many famous people including David and Victoria Beckham, Sir Richard Branson, Madonna and numerous film, T.V. And sports stars.

WITH THE MANFREDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS PP ARNOLD AND ZOOT MONEY TUE 15 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27.75* £30.65 online/phone

Appearing together in this unique concert will be The Manfreds, featuring both of the band’s vocalists Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo, soul pioneer PP Arnold and one the biggest characters of the 60s RnB scene Zoot Money. An all star line up with the hits to match!

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SPECIAL EVENTS SNOW WHITE PRESENTED BY VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET

CROSSING OVER WITH PSYCHIC MEDIUM JOHN EDWARD

TUE 22 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A & B) C S C TICKETS FROM £14* £15.90 online/phone

WED 16 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £30.15 online/phone

John Edward is a world famous psychic medium who broke barriers with his TV show Crossing Over and uses his unique abilities to predict future events and connect people with loved ones who have passed on. Author of numerous critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers John has brought a fresh, honest and thought provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena. Over the past 30 years, he has captivated audiences worldwide.

THE HOLLIES

SAT 19 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS FROM £26.75* £29.65 online/phone No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their Classics The Air That I Breathe, Carrie Anne, Bus Stop, Just One Look, Stop Stop Stop, On a Carousel, Long Cool Woman, In a Black Dress, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, and many more hits in a brilliant two - hour plus Hollies Celebration.

Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their unmissable production of Snow White. World class choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question; who is the fairest one of all? Based on the traditional Grimm brothers’ story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements - a beautiful girl, an enchanted mirror, a poisoned apple. Hip-hopping dwarves help Snow White find her Prince Charming.

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL THU 24 NOV

See Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before! Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth drama festival proud to present a series of unique performances by children from across Torbay. Whether you are a parent, friend or another local school, SSF is a wonderful way to experience the language, magic and possibilities of Shakespeare.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW

BAY CITY ROLLERS

Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit get ready to party as That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New 2016 Christmas Show.

Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is at it again! What’s that you say? Les is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to venues across the UK!! The Rollermania 2016 promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.

MON 21 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G TICKETS FROM £23* £25.90 online/phone

FRI 25 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G TICKETS FROM £23.50* £26.40 online/phone

The UK’s most popular Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s right through to the 80s, combined with more hilarious comedy routines! Bring in the festive season in style and treat yourself to an early Christmas prezzie! ‘THE BEST ROCK & ROLL SHOW ON THE ROAD!’ TIME OUT www.thatllbetheday.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS NINA CONTI IN YOUR FACE

SUN 27 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.25* £24.15 online/phone

Bursting with fresh and astonishing spontaneity, the voicethrowing queen is back on the road with her sell-out show In Your Face following her 2016 hit West End season at The Criterion Theatre. British comedy award winning ventriloquist Nina Conti uses face masks to turn her audience members into puppets and improvises a hilarious new show every night. No two shows are ever the same.

BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEUL GROUP PRESENTS

THE CHINESE STATE CIRCUS SAT 3 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone C G F C Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance suitable for all the family, Showcasing a troupe of 30 award winning Chinese acrobats, dancers and musicians also featuring the legendary Shaolin Warriors. ‘THE MOST EXHILARATING CIRCUS IT HAS EVER BEEN MY PLEASURE TO SEE’ LONDON EVENING STANDARD

X FACTOR WINNER

JO E McELDERRY DONS THE COVETED COA T!

BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS CONCERT

SUN 4 DEC 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off (A & B) C G TICKETS FROM £19.50* £22.40 online/phone The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines and their Corps of Drums will end the year with a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers. Celebrate the festive season in style with this entertaining band concert.

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Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry, Bill Kenwright’s ‘AMAZING’, ’SUPERB’, ‘WONDERFUL’ and ‘BRILLIANT’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump.

TUE 21 - SAT 25 FEB 2017 Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm DATES C G S C See page 27 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm MIDWEEK MATINEE Groups 10+ £17.50 (A - C) C G See page 27 TICKETS FROM £17 0844 871 3023 * £20.90 online/phone

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

Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved wife Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger... The Double Academy Award winning movie is a huge success story, both critically and at the box office, where it was the highest grossing film in the year of its release. It starred the late Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn and Whoopi Goldberg and was directed by Jerry Zucker. Bruce Joel Rubin’s script won the Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay and Whoopi Goldberg won the Oscar® for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. The film’s most iconic and moving scene was famously performed to The Righteous Brother’s Unchained Melody, which also features in the musical. Taking its inspiration from the classic movie, this innovative reimagining will feature an expanded book, new music and original staging.

MON 30 JAN - SAT 4 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S See page 27 TICKETS FROM £17 £20.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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TBC Awaiting copy. Join the 7 million theatregoers worldwide who have experienced ‘THE MOST BRILLIANTLY EFFECTIVE SPINE-CHILLER YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER’ DAILY TELEGRAPH. Continuing its record breaking run at the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End, The Woman in Black now embarks on a major UK Tour next Spring and is coming to Princess Theatre Torquay! 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.

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SCHOOLS 10+ £12.50 Tue - Thu (B - D) Plus 1 free teacher per 10 SENIORS £20 Wed mat (A & B)

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Following sold out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, the multi Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland receives its UK and European première in this brand new British production. Hailed by the New York Times as ‘INSPIRATIONAL’, Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. In the tradition of the best stage musicals, Wonderland boasts a catchy score full of songs by Frank Wildhorn, writer of pop hits including Whitney Houston’s Where Do Broken Hearts Go? and theatre classics including This is the Moment from his internationally acclaimed show, Jekyll & Hyde.

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TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone

The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns, following two blockbuster West End runs and two hit UK Tours, featuring the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

0844 871 3043 01803 206365 (Local number) (Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm) 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.

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Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the record-breaking musical is even better than before in this all new production.

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