Autumn 2018 Season Brochure - Regis Centre

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SEPT - DEC 2018 THEATRE COMEDY LIVE MUSIC DANCE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CAFE & BAR

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WELCOME The Autumn Season at the Regis Centre is set to be one of our busiest yet. Filled with famous faces, exciting musicals, laugh-out-loud comedy, popular music and of course, our spectacular pantomime, we are certain there is something for everyone.

We are delighted to be welcoming a world premiere to the Regis Centre - a thriller written and directed

by West End star Gary Wilmot. Sweet Lorraine (p14) is sure to be an exciting addition to our autumn programme and not to be missed.

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Being a charity owned and run venue, your patronage is greatly valued and appreciated. Along with the help of numerous dedicated volunteers, we are committed to providing the best programme of live entertainment at an affordable price. With that in mind, we are pleased to be hosting another week of free family activities during the October Half Term (p16). From Star Wars to arts and crafts to creepy crawlies, Family Fun Week is sure to be a success!

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Whether it’s popping in for a quiet coffee or coming to see one of our many productions, we look forward to welcoming you to the Regis Centre soon.

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Drama workshops for ages 8 to 16 years Saturdays. ÂŁ3 per session Act One: 10am - 11am Act Two: 11.30am - 12.30pm

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Come along to a free first session email us at arty@regiscentre.co.uk or visit the Youth Theatre page on our website.

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JWS Productions

The Bognor Regis Concert Band

JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC SWORD

PROMS IN SPACE

A Community Family Pantomime

The Bognor Regis Concert Band is back at the Alexandra Theatre after their hugely successful concert last year where they performed an Afternoon at the Proms.

Featuring music from all parts of the known Universe…

In Aid Of The British Heart Foundation Prince Arthur Of Bog has been set up by his mother Queen Ariel to marry the wealthy but annoying Lady Guinevere Of Nor, But Arthur is in love with Bog citizen Annette. In order to save himself from marrying Lady Guinevere, Arthur sails to Skull Island and searches for The Magic Sword that grants wishes. But the search turns into a rescue mission when the villain Captain Fleshcreep captures Annette and Queen Ariel. Can Prince Arthur save himself from an awkward marriage?

Can Prince Arthur save Annette and his mother and end the story in Happily Ever After?

Journey To The Magic Sword is a family pantomime packed full of laughs, well known songs, toe tapping dance routines and big surprises! Featuring Spirit FM duo Stuart McGinley as Dame Brie Linda and back by popular demand Simon Fielding as Royal Chamberlain and funny man Simple Simon.

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This year your local concert band is proud to perform proms music from many of your favourite blockbuster space movies and sci-fi TV series from the last 40 years along with other proms favourites including sea songs, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.

Lead by musical director Dave Poste, the concert band continues to play exciting and wide ranging pieces for all ages and they look forward to welcoming you on the day.

Sun 9 September 2pm TICKETS

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TOM ALLEN: ABSOLUTELY The sharply dressed, well-spoken, disparagingly camp son of working class Bromley, Tom Allen embarks on his debut solo tour. As seen on Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Bake Off’s Extra Slice, The John Bishop Show, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala at the O2 and heard on Radio 4’s Just a Minute and News Quiz.

Tom Allen is a comedian, writer and actor. He started as a stand up at the age of 22 and went on to win both So You Think You’re Funny in Edinburgh and the BBC New Comedy Awards in the same year. Since then he has honed his unique style of sharp, acerbic wit and camp storytelling by performing to audiences all over the UK and around the world.

“Riotous stuff, perfectly delivered” ★★★★ - Scotsman

“Catch him now and you’ll be able to tell people how you saw him before he was famous” - The Telegraph

Thurs 13 September 8pm TICKETS

BRINGING ON BACK THE 60s The hottest ticket in town has just arrived. This fast moving show starring New Amen Corner is a must for lovers of 60s music, with its stunning multimedia presentation and special guest appearances from 60s icon Mike d’Abo and multi award winning Nancy Ann Lee Little Miss Sixties.

Join us for a fantastic evening with New Amen Corner (Europe’s leading 60s revivalists) and their special guests, as they perform 2 hours of million selling hits from the most prolific decade in musical history.

Fri 14 September 7.30pm TICKETS

£19.50

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BLAKEFEST Come and be part of a unique cultural experience by the sea! BlakeFest is a multi-disciplinary arts festival featuring top-drawer music night and day, multi-media /interactive art, poetry, and talks. BlakeFest 2018 is bigger and brighter than ever before. This year we shed light on Blake's influence on the 1960s' spirit of rebellion and freedom.

Headlining in the theatre is the iconic 80s new-wave rebels THE LENE LOVICH BAND as well as the ALL THINGS MUST PASS ORCHESTRA - a truly uplifting celebration of the music of George Harrison, the visionary Beatle, performed by a 10-piece band.

Come and be part of the festival that stimulates those parts other festivals find hard to reach! www.blakefest.co.uk.

Sat 15 September Entire Festival £15.50 Theatre Line-up £12.50 / NUS £5.50 Studio Line-up £8.50 / NUS £5.50

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PSYCHIC SALLY

All That Malarkey

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR

GLITTERBALL

World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite award winning medium Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive 10 year anniversary show. Sally is one of the UK’s most successful touring acts and has been wowing audiences across the country for the past 10 years.

A Glittering Celebration of Musical Mavericks, Eccentrics and Divas.

Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans. The messages from beyond come thick and fast. Funny, entertaining, touching, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; Sally says ‘The shows will be psychic dynamite and although they are undoubtedly entertaining, there is also a very serious side, which is to give audience members messages of hope and love from the other side’. This is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action.

Please note: the show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

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With previous performances spanning Classic FM to the Edinburgh Fringe, “Four dangerously good singers and a hilarious MC/Pianist” (Three Weeks) celebrate LGBTQ artists and icons over the last 100 years, with operatic reimagining from Tchaikovsky to Lady Gaga, Queen, George Michael, ABBA, Elton John and The Village People.

ATM will be joined on stage by Naomi Crossley and the fantastic Art Of Dance & Fitness Adult Choir. Having gained 5 star reviews at other tour dates this summer including King’s Head Theatre, London and The Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, critically acclaimed, operatic cabaret ensemble, ALL THAT MALARKEY are delighted to return down south to the Regis Centre to round off their summer tour in style, and they DO love to be beside the seaside!

Fri 28 September 7.30pm TICKETS

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Thurs 20 - Sun 23 September www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk

TRADarrr

with support from KADIA

Thurs 20 September This band have re-imagined folk rock, painting from a much larger palette, introducing the tints, tones and textures of a whole panoply of musical genres.

O’HOOLEY & TIDOW, MERRY HELL Fri 21 September The songwriting, voice and piano partnership of O’Hooley and Tidow is regarded as ‘One of British folk music’s mightiest combinations’ (Mojo Magazine). Merry Hell is a band founded on the ever evolving Folk tradition – music made by the people and shared by the people.

STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC TRIO with support from The Ed Goodale Band

Sat 22 September Steve Harley, the original Cockney Rebel, plays an intimate, unique and atmospheric show; subtle lyricism, mingled with great improvisation and rocky rhythms. Expect all-time favourites like ‘Mr Soft’, ‘Judy Teen’, ‘Mr Raffles’, ‘Sebastian’, and of course the world-wide classic hit, ‘Make Me Smile’.

DERVISH with support from Gerry Colvin Band

Sun 23 September Dervish concert performances are a myriad of moods ranging from high energy tunes to beautifully measured songs, from charming lyrics of life and love, to inspiring melodies that lift audiences from their seats.

4 Day Ticket - £69.50 / Under 16s £31.50 / Family Ticket £150.50 Individual Concerts - £20.50 / Under 16s £12.50 Studio Sessions - £10.50 / Under 16s £5.50 Ukulele Spectacular - £10.50 BOX OFFICE 01243 861010

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STUDIO CONCERTS Sat 22 September, 12pm - 7pm Featuring BROOMDASHER | FLOSSIE MALAVIALLE DAYBREAK | TENDERLORE | HENRY WACEY ALISTAIR GOODWIN | BATH YOUTH FOLK BAND THE MANTIC MUDDLERS | SARAH KELLY

Sun 23 September, 12pm - 7pm Featuring JIGGIDY | LAUGHING GRAVY | FREDS HOUSE GEORGIA LEWIS TRIO | EMMAY | ROSIE & ROWAN JOHN FORRESTER | ROBIN IRENE MOSS NAOMI BEDORD & PAUL SIMMONDS

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REAL ALE and LIVE MUSIC

FESTIVAL DANCE PROGRAMME

at The William Hardwicke, The Aviator, The RAFA Club, The Claremont, The Hothampton Arms & Tao Bar

GIANT FESTIVAL MARKET

SUSSEX YOUNG FOLK COMPETITION at The William Hardwicke,

FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS FREE MUSIC SESSIONS SINGAROUNDS CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT

UKULELE SPECTACULAR with Pete Brown & Locum, Pebble Beach Band & Qukelele SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER, 1pm, ALEXANDRA THEATRE, Tickets £10.50

and more...

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PHILL JUPITUS: JUPLICITY TOUR Join stand up comedian, poet, improviser, and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for over an hour of tales, laughs and diversions. Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funny man drags laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it.

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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson for ‘Peepolykus’

Adult themes and situations, but delivered childishly.

Phill became a familiar face when he started as team captain on BBC Two’s pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks in 1996, which went on to run for nineteen years. Aside from live poetry and stand up shows all over the UK, he also appears as a regular guest on QI (BBC Two) and Alan Davies As Yet Untitled (Dave), and in 2012 returned to television stand-up for the first time since 2000 with an appearance on Live at the Apollo (BBC One). As an actor, he has starred in several successful musicals and plays. "… a true comic talent" - Manchester Evening News "A talented focused wordsmith" - Fest

Fri 5 October 8pm TICKETS £17.50 Suitable for ages 14+ 4 12

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s most celebrated Sherlock Holmes adventure gets a gloriously funny makeover.

When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, with a look of terror still etched on his face and the paw prints of a gigantic hound beside his body, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson must unravel the mysteries surrounding his death and investigate the ancient curse of the Hound of the Baskervilles.

The Hound of the Baskervilles is cheeky, fast-paced and offers farcical surprises, brilliant theatrical invention, and a new twist on the greatest detective of all time.

Thurs 11 - Sat 13 October 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat TICKETS

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UNRESERVED SEATING IN THE LITTLE ALEX

The timeless children’s classic book visits the Regis Centre as part of it’s national tour.

Rod Campbell’s best selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982 and has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.

This production will enchant all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with engaging puppets, music and audience participation.

Sat 6 - Sun 7 October 11am and 2pm TICKETS

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"He’s lived a life, has Harry.

But it would be terrible if something from his past came back to bite him on the arse."

The Regis Centre is delighted to be welcoming West End star Gary Wilmot and the World Premiere of his new play Sweet Lorraine.

Harry Burns, (Christopher Dane), a highly respected Jazz musician is accepting of a life where the good times and fame are behind him. He now pays his bills by teaching music, and when Lorraine Travis, (Martha Dancy), sits at his piano for her first lesson, Harry’s life takes a thrilling turn - he is inspired, excited and adored again. Lorraine brings more than just talent and enthusiasm into his life, when he is faced with the truth of his past.

This is the world premiere of Gary’s thriller, starring Christopher Dane (EastEnders BBC, The Halcyon ITV, Doctors BBC), Martha Dancy, Ben Fox (Game of Thrones HBO, Beauty and the Beast) and Katy Osborne.

Featuring an exhilarating jazz score, this suspenseful story will keep audiences on the edge of their seat.

Christopher Dane

Martha Dancy

Ben Fox

Weds 17 October: Pre-show talk and Q&A with writer and director Gary Wilmot. 6pm, tickets free.

Weds 17 - Sat 20 October 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat TICKETS

£20 / £19 Concessions

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Gary Wilmot

Gary Wilmot has recently been seen at the London Palladium, first in a smash hit run as Badger in The Wind in the Willows and as Sarah the Cook in the enchanting and star studded production of Dick Whittington. He also stars in Flowers for Mrs Harris at the Chichester Festival Theatre for their 2018 Festival Season.

This production is not suitable for under 14s due to adult content.

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HALF TERM WEEK Mon 22 - Fri 26 October

Star Wars Garrison The force will be with us as Darth Vader and Stormtroopers come to visit. Grab a picture with the greatest villain in the galaxy.

Bubble Man Watch in awe as the bubble man makes some truly fantastic bubbly creations.

Pagham Ponies & Wonderful Owls Look and learn about these beautiful animals in our theatre foyer. You even get the chance to pet them!

Arts & Crafts Get creative with the We Love Families team and Fun with Sue.

Halloween Disco Come if you dare! Includes a spooky fancy dress competition.

Crew Creative Let your imagination run wild and learn something new in these fun and interactive workshops. With a unique delivery and emphasis on props, costumes and lots of fun, Crew ensure the audience have a great experience.

Suitable for all ages

Wild Science Get up close and personal with some fantastic and fascinating animals including Sally the Salamander, Toby the Tree Frog and Tommy the Tortoise!

Free Events All of these events and workshops are completely free! Times and dates to be confirmed. We ask for a small donation for the face painting.

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CRAFTY’S HALLOWEEN SPOOTACULAR Each Halloween, Crafty the Crow invites all his friends to see the treasured Golden Pumpkin, on show at his Halloween Spooktacular - the biggest Halloween Party in town! But this year someone has been up to no good, because the Golden Pumpkin has been stolen Come in your scariest Halloween costume and help Sally the Scarecrow solve the mystery of the ghostly goings-on at Crafty's Halloween Spooktacular then play Trick Or Treat with Crafty afterwards and receive a special Halloween present!

Songs include children’s favourites: Ghostbusters, The Monster Mash, Everybody Do This, If You're Scaredy And You Know It, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, and many more!

Crafty’s Halloween Spooktacular is a 45 minute songfilled, action packed performance, and a family show particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds. Afterwards the adventure continues as every child has the chance to play Trick Or Treat with Crafty and his friends, and receive a special spooky gift!

Mon 22 October 2pm TICKETS

£10.50 £40 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults)

Sweeney Entertainments

THE LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE If you're a fan of one of X Factor's finest exports you're sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience!

Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK's finest Girl-Bands. With breath-taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix's greatest hits and suitable for all ages!

Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more.

They look like Little Mix, They Sound like Little Mix, they are "The Little Mix Experience"

Thurs 25 October 6pm TICKETS

£15.50

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THE JOY OF SINGING

Neil Sands Productions

AN AFTERNOON OF SONGS AND ARIAS FROM THE SUNDAY WORKSHOP SINGERS Director and Pianist - Sylvia Rota A fabulous afternoon of songs and arias from The Sunday Workshop Singers. Programme to include music from Mozart to ABBA. In Aid of Cancer Wise Chichester Refreshments available in the Theatre Café (not included in the ticket price).

Sun 14 October 2.30pm

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WHEN YOU’RE SMILING The show to put a smile on your face and a song on your lips.

Join Neil Sands and his wonderful west end cast for a nostalgic trip back down memory lane filled with so many of your favourite songs from the 1940s right through to the 1970s. From The Andrews Sisters to Abba, Doris Day to The Carpenters, and from Bill Haley to The Beatles.

All mixed together with stunning costumes, amazing voices and enough good old fashioned fun to keep you smiling for days on end.

Mon 15 October 2pm TICKETS £12.50 / £11.50 Concessions

The 60 Minute Orchestra

BROS Musical Productions

ORCHESTRA NIGHT LITTLE SHOP Presented by Roger Clayden Leader Jonathan Strange OF HORRORS Conductor John Georgiadis - (formerly leader of the London Symphony Orchestra) Clarinet - Alan Shellard

The 60 Minute Orchestra has been performing at the Regis Centre for a number of years. A string orchestra with an exceptionally beautiful sound, all musicians are professional and have many years of experience.

After three years of Mozart Piano Concertos they change to a Clarinet Concerto in A major, the last concerto Mozart wrote.

Concert One - First Half JS Bach, Violin Concerto in E major OP. BWV 1042 Solo Violin Jonathan Strange Gustav Holst, St Paul's Suite Op.29 Jig, Ostinato, Intermezzo, Final (The Dragon ) Edward Elgar, Serenade for Strings

Concert Two - Second Half WA Mozart, Clarinet Concerto in A Major K622 Solo Clarinet Alan Shellard Carl Marie von Weber, Romance de Weber for Trombone Trombone Roger Clayden Gerald Finzi, Eclogue for Piano & Strings Op. 10 Piano Christopher Taylor

Fri 27 October, 7.30pm

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TICKETS £12.50 / £6.50 Under 25s Free Programme & Glass of Red or White Wine or Orange Juice

After their sell out success with Sister Act in May 2018, BROS Musical Productions present another Alan Menken classic!

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years.

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!

Weds 31 October Sat 3 November 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat TICKETS

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£15.50 / £13 Concessions £10 student tickets for Wednesday performance

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THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

Now seen by over 250,000 fans, direct from Ireland, Europe's No 1 Country music show The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics.

The 2018 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers plus five brand new tributes to icons George Jones, Charley Pride, Patsy Cline, Glen Campbell and Don Williams. There will also be countless other well known hit songs in this must see extravaganza.

The show features four fantastic singers backed by the superb Country Storm band and coupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way to Nashville. One things for sure, if you like Country music this is the only show in town!

Sun 4 November 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50

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Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Regis Centre.

Join them on 8 November for an exhilarating evening, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.

See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage.

Thurs 8 November 7pm TICKETS

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£10.25 / £8.25 Concessions £7 Groups 10+

Rainbow Productions

MUSICAL CHRISTMAS Join Rainbow Productions for a seasonal concert full of Christmas favourites. The perfect way to get you in the mood for the festive season.

Sat 24 November 2.30pm & 6.30pm TICKETS

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THE FAREWELL TOUR This autumn sees one of BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s favourite professionals, Robin Windsor, head out on tour for the very last time!

Robin has decided to hang up his dancing shoes after a long and successful career, and he can’t wait to flaunt his artistry for you one last time!

As well as appearing on the hit TV show for five years, the professional dancer has also performed all over the world in shows ‘Burn the Floor’, including on Broadway and the West End, ‘Keep Dancing’, and most recently ‘Dance to the Music’ with Kristina Rihanoff.

Expect lots of amazing dance routines, fun, cheeky chat and plenty of sparkles in this incredible action packed extravaganza that reflects Robin’s energetic personality!

He will take you on a journey through his most memorable performances of his dance career with his team of professional dancers.

Sat 10 November, 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50 / £26.50 Concs £48.50 VIP Ticket + Meet & Greet (6pm) - marked seats in Stalls A, B & C

Bersted Arts

CHOIRFEST AT CHRISTMAS A festive edition of ChoirFest hits the Alexandra Theatre this season. Bringing together local community Choirs in a Festival Concert perfect to get you in the Christmas Spirit.

Sun 25 November 7.30pm TICKETS

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University of Chichester Musical Theatre Triple Threat Students

University of Chichester Musical Theatre Triple Threat Students

KISS ME KATE

ANYTHING GOES

Cole Porter’s 1949 Tony Award-winning KISS ME KATE was one of Broadway’s truly witty musicals. A doubledose battle of the sexes show-within-a-show comedy, as wise and tart as ever. Sam and Bella Spewack’s script incorporates Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ as

Set sail with Cole Porter’s wonderful, 1934 Tony Award -winning musical comedy ANYTHING GOES. Staged in the midst of the depression this tap-happy, zany classic finds a brassy nightclub singer, a starry-eyed stowaway and Public Enemy No.13 booked on a transatlantic luxury liner bound for romance and hilarity.

A musical version of ‘Shrew’ is going through the agonies of an out-of-town try out in Baltimore, rehearsals are complicated by an ongoing feud between the two stars, who were married but are now divorced.

Porter’s score, coming late in his career, is one of his best. It’s a hit parade of songs with the show business anthem, Another Op’nin, Another Show, and the sizzling Too Darn Hot, with live band in the pit. Exceptional staging, exceptional fun and one of the musical theatre stage’s enduring triumphs!

Thurs 15 - Sat 17 November 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat TICKETS

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Thurs 22 - Sat 24 November 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat

£14 / £12 Concessions £8 NUS

Buy tickets for Kiss Me Kate and get Anything Goes ticket half price!

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When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out of the portholes. Topping off the fun is Cole Porter’s delightful, delicious, De-Lovely first-class score that includes some of musical theatre’s greatest hits, including I Get A Kick Out Of You, You’re The Top, Blow Gabriel Blow and of course, Anything Goes, performed by a live band in the pit. Even more exceptional fun, staging and laughter in one musical theatre’s most enduring comedies!

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SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARTY THE SHOW WHERE EVERY CHILD RECEIVES A PRESENT FROM SANTA CLAUS! Dotty the Elf’s decorations have gone missing, Dasher the Reindeer’s party games are broken, and what has happened to Pompom the Penguin’s Christmas music?

It looks as though somebody wants to stop Santa’s Christmas Party – and that someone is Jack Frost!

Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games.

Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever!

Loved by adults and children alike, The Santa Shows transport audiences to Santa’s home in the North Pole, where they get to join in the adventures of a wealth of colourful characters, before meeting Father Christmas himself – every child then receives a special gift from him in our popular meet, greet and treat!

Mon 26 November 4pm TICKETS

£10.50 £40 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults)

BROS Musical Productions

THE VICAR OF DIBLEY AT CHRISTMAS BROS Musical Productions are returning to Dibley this Christmas!

Life in the sleepy Oxfordshire village of Dibley is turned upside-down when the ancient Reverend Pottle dies and the diocese sends a new-fangled female vicar, Geraldine Granger, as his replacement. Join the cast as the inhabitants of Dibley attempt to stage 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' - the nativity - with a very pregnant Alice Tinker in tow.

After the success of staging The Vicar of Dibley in 2017, BROS Musical Productions return with another hilarious visit to the sleepy village. All of your favourite characters from the hugely popular TV series - Alice, Hugo, Owen, Jim, David and of course Geraldine, will be onstage to create an evening of laughs.

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Fri 30 November - Sat 1 December 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat TICKETS

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SPRING PREVIEW

University of Chichester Musical Theatre Performance Company

THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL From the students who brought you The Wedding Singer and Little Women, comes the mysterious and spooky musical comedy hit - The Addams Family!

Thurs 24 - Sat 26 January 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat TICKETS £14 / £12 Concessions / £8 NUS Sweeney Entertainments

FRANKIE’S GUYS Putting their own charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Sherry and Oh What A Night, FRANKIE’S GUYS take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remind you exactly why ‘The Four Seasons’ sold over 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'.

Sat 16 February 7.30pm TICKETS £24 BROS Musical Productions

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious".

Tues 21 - Sat 25 May 7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat ON SALE END OF OCTOBER

THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK Uncork the champagne! Dress to kill! Party like there's no tomorrow!

The Ladyboys of Bangkok return with scenes of spectacular costumes, choreography and – of course – hilarious comedy!

Tues 4 June 7.30pm TICKETS £24.50 / £22.50 Concessions 24

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COMMUNITY & WORKSHOPS

WEEKLY GROUPS & CLASSES BALLET TOTS Mondays & Fridays, 10.10am & 10.45am For children walking to 4 years old. www.littletotsworkshop.co.uk

PILATES Mondays, 10am Contact elizabethholmes@live.com

RnB DANCE COMPANY Mondays & Wednesdays, 4.30pm - RnB Dance Company offers classes for all ages and capabilities. Contact Rachael on 01243 829188.

REGIS DANCE CONTEMPORARY Mondays, 6pm - Contemporary dance classes Contact mazziemusic@hotmail.com

Wednesdays, 5pm - Free lessons for youngsters.

Come and learn a new skill. Instruments provided Contact roger60minutes@gmail.com

TSUYOI RYU KARATE

JUMP TO FIT

Mondays, 6.30pm - Contact email tsuyoiryukarate@gmail.com

BROS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30pm Local Musical Theatre group. Contact the company brosmusicalproductions@hotmail.co.uk

SKYBODY BEGINNER YOGA Tuesdays, 10am - Everybody welcome in this friendly relaxed class to start practising. Contact Konrad skybodyclasses@gmail.com 07794856992

MS SOCIETY FITNESS CLASS Tuesdays, 10.15am Contact info@bethpilates.com

SKYBODY SCULPT Tuesdays, 6.15pm - A fun upbeat cardio sculpting workout. Contact Steph 07887424060 skybodyclasses@gmail.com

RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS Tuesdays, 7.30pm - Local Musical Theatre group Contact the company on Facebook. Just search for Rainbow Productions for information.

BODY AWARE Wednesdays 10.30am

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FREE TROMBONE CLASSES

BOX OFFICE 01243 861010

Wednesdays, 6.15pm - A new adult fit class.

Contact jump_tofit1@yahoo.com

BALLET FUSION Thursdays, 9.15am - This is a unique holistic adult ballet group fitness class. Contact elizabethholmes@live.com

DRAMATIS Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7pm - A new adult drama group running every Thursday evening.

CHICHESTER CITY BAND Thursdays, 8pm - Contact email chichestercityband@gmail.com.

MUSICAL TOTS Fridays, 11.20am - For children walking to 4 years old. Movement, Singing and Imaginative role play. www.littletotsworkshop.co.uk

REGIS DANCE ADULT BALLET Fridays, 5.30pm - Classes are suitable for improvers to intermediate level dancers. Contact mazziemusic@hotmail.com

For more information on hiring our spaces please contact us on 01243 867676.

THEATRE CAFE Situated a few steps away from the seafront, our Café is the perfect location for a freshly ground coffee, light snack or delicious cake. Stay as long as you like, use our free Wi-Fi, read the paper and relax.

Whether it’s meeting friends, taking a break or relaxing before seeing a show, our Café is the ideal place.

You'll find all sorts of little gems in our Charity Shop which is now situated across the Place St. Maur. We have everything from books, games and toys to clothes and curiosities.

We're probably the friendliest charity shop in Bognor Regis, with all proceeds going towards the theatre.

Pop in anytime and see what we have to offer. We also welcome donations.

OPENING TIMES: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and during performances

OPENING TIMES: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm

THEATRE BAR Our bar is now under new management. Don't forget to grab a drink, or pre-order something for the interval on your next visit. We're open an hour before the show plus we now accept card payments making it even easier!

GET INVOLVED Become a Volunteer The Regis Centre is run by the charity Arun Arts Ltd. and relies heavily on the help of our dedicated volunteers. Volunteering can be a great way to give back to your community and meet new people but it can also open up a door to opportunities though gaining new skills and experience.

Whether you can spare a couple of hours a week or are just available to help once in a while we’d love your support. Get involved with the following areas: • Front of House • Café • Maintenance and more

• Box Office • Charity Shop

If this is something you’re interested in, why not pop in to have a chat, contact us on 01243 867676 or fill out one of our Volunteer Application Forms online at www.regiscentre.co.uk.

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BOX OFFICE 01243 861010

SPONSOR A SEAT If you love what we do at the Regis Centre or want to commemorate someone who did, what better way to show it than by naming a seat in our Alexandra Theatre auditorium?

Seat naming gifts are acknowledged through a smart plaque with your chosen inscription on a seat of your choice, at a cost of £100.

As you buy your little piece of the Regis Centre, you are also helping us to remain sustainable into the future.

BECOME A FRIEND At the Regis Centre we strive to bring you a wide range of entertainment. We’re a charity run venue and as such depend upon the great work done by our volunteers and the support of the local community. If you would like to add your support, why not join our Friends scheme?

A seat makes an ideal present for Christmas, a birthday or any meaningful anniversary, or as a memorial for a loved one who spent happy times at the venue.

To sponsor a seat please call us on 01243 867676or email info@regiscentre.co.uk

It costs just £20 for the year or £30 for a joint membership. Benefits include:

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Discounted tickets.

Regular newsletter updating you on upcoming events, Centre news and community activities.

Opportunities to attend exclusive Friends’ events.

Free bookable backstage tours.

10% discount in our seaside café.

Already a friend? Introduce a new Friend and receive a £5 Theatre Tokens Gift Card.

You can join via our website, in person at the Box Office, or over the phone on 01243 861010.

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VENUE HIRE Situated on the seafront, the Regis Centre offers an ideal venue for performances, meetings, classes, rehearsals, conferences and exhibitions in the heart of Bognor Regis.

The building is a 1980s architectural landmark which provides a distinctive and unique venue for any function.

Our spaces are highly versatile and can be tailored to your needs.

These include our three studio spaces, airy and spacious foyer area, the wonderful 353 seat Alexandra Theatre and the Little Alex - a 60 seat studio theatre situated on the stage of the Alexandra Theatre.

For more information on hiring our spaces please contact us on 01243 867676.

BOOKING INFORMATION In person:

By phone: Book online: By post:

Payments:

Booking fees:

Concessions & Offers:

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Our Box Office opening times are: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm or one hour before the start of each performance.

Call us on 01243 861010 www.regiscentre.co.uk Write in with details of your booking, contact details, full payment and a stamped addressed envelope and send to: Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BL We accept cash, cheque, theatre tokens and all major credit and debit cards. Please make cheques payable to Arun Arts Ltd. We charge a 50p per ticket booking fee which is included in the ticket price. We charge ÂŁ1 if you would like your tickets posted. There is also a charge of ÂŁ1 for reprints/exchanges.

One discount per ticket applies.

Concessions include senior citizens, students, under 16s, registered disabled patrons. Appropriate ID required.

Offers cannot be applied to previously purchased orders or in conjunction with any other offers.

BOX OFFICE 01243 861010

ACCESS The Regis Centre welcomes all patrons and has an extensive range of services to ensure you have an enjoyable and comfortable visit. Please mention your requirements at the time of booking and don’t hesitate to ask the Duty Manager if there is anything you need on arrival.

Parking:

There are four parking spaces for blue badge holders at the front of the Centre and additional blue badge bays in the public car park next to the Centre.

Hearing Impaired:

There is a hearing loop in our auditorium.

Assistance Dogs:

We welcome assistance dogs in all areas of our building. Please talk to our Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking.

Auditorium:

Row J has 4 permanent wheelchair spaces. Wheelchairs spaces can be booked in person or over the phone at our Box Office. Row J is also suitable for patrons with walking difficulties. Due to our licensing regulations, we are unable to permit the transfer from wheelchairs to theatre seats.

WHERE TO FIND US

By Car: Follow the brown signs to the Regis Centre. We are between Belmont Street and the Esplanade, There is a large car park next door.

By Bus: Take a bus to Bognor Regis High Street. Walk east towards the main shopping parade (London Road) and turn right through the arcade. We are located at the end of the arcade (5 minutes walk).

By Train: Take a train to Bognor Regis station.

Leave the station by the main exit through the booking hall. Turn left to the main shopping precinct (London Road). Cross into the arcade.

We are located at the end (10 minutes walk).

Details are correct at the time of printing the brochure, however may be subject to change.

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The Regis Centre frequently makes its facilities available for hire to local societies and non-professional companies and does not accept any responsibility for the quality, content or pricing of these events.

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DIARY AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER Sat 1 Fri 7 Fri 7 & Sat 8 Sun 9 Thurs 13 Fri 14 Sat 15 Thurs 20 - Sun 23 Mon 24 Fri 28

Dance First 2018 60 Minutes of Classical Music Journey to the Magic Sword Bognor Regis Concert Band: Proms in Space Tom Allen: Absolutely Bringing on Back the 60s Blakefest 2018 Southdowns Folk Festival 2018 Psychic Sally Morgan: 10th Anniversary All That Malarkey - Glitterball

OCTOBER Fri 5 Fri 5 Sat 6 - Sun 7 Thurs 11 - Sat 13 Sun 14 Mon 15 Weds 17 - Sat 20 Mon 22 - Fri 26 Mon 22 Thurs 25 Sat 27 Weds 31

60 Minutes of Classical Music Phill Jupitus: Juplicity Dear Zoo The Hound of the Baskervilles The Joy of Singing When You’re Smiling Sweet Lorraine Family Fun Week Crafty’s Halloween Spooktacular The Little Mix Experience Orchestra Night Little Shop of Horrors

NOVEMBER Thu 1 - Sat 3 Fri 2 Sun 4 Thurs 8 Sat 10 Thurs 15 - Sat 17 Thurs 22 - Sat 24 Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26 Fri 30

Little Shop of Horrors 60 Minutes of Classical Music Legends of American Country Shakespeare Schools Festival Robin Windsor Farewell Tour Kiss Me Kate Anything Goes Musical Christmas Choirfest at Christmas Santa’s Christmas Party The Vicar of Dibley at Christmas

DECEMBER Sat 1 Fri 7 Weds 12 - Weds 2

The Vicar of Dibley at Christmas 60 Minutes of Classical Music Cinderella

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Arun Arts Company Ltd. Charity No. 1061163