Alexandra Theatre Spring 2022 Brochure

SPRING

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LEVELLING UP FUND Our team at the Regis Centre in Bognor Regis are celebrating after learning that the venue, which includes the Alexandra Theatre, has been awarded a £12.2 million grant from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

The fund comes from a scheme that is part of the Government’s plan to reset the relationship between central and local government by putting local councils at the heart of delivering the Government’s programme to improve opportunities across the UK. The funding was successfully ‘bid’ for by Arun District Council (ADC) in a lengthy and complex process.

Hazel Latus, Chairman of Arun Arts says: “To say we are over the moon is an understatement and our success also reflects on the superb team we have here; both our dedicated and highly professional staff and our exceptional volunteers who are passionate about the Theatre and everything that happens within the building.”

YOUTH THEATRE ARTY enables young people between the ages of 8 and 16 to get involved in drama, providing a broad range of high quality theatre experiences in a positive and supportive environment.

Working towards performances in the Alexandra Theatre, young people can develop their skills, not only in theatre and performance but also in confidence, communication and creativity working with theatre industry professionals To find out more please email info@regiscentre.co.uk and book your first free session.

Saturday 12 March - ARTY Showcase Performance

CAFE & BAR

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm 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. Don’t forget to grab a drink from our Theatre Bar prior to the show, or pre-order something for the interval on your next visit.

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Whether it was your first introduction to live theatre as a child or something that’s since become an annual tradition to enjoy with all the family, panto is part and parcel of the Christmas experience for many.

We are delighted after the cancellation of last year’s pantomime to be presenting this absolute ‘giant’ of a show - Jack and the Beanstalk. With a talented cast, brilliant scenery and costumes, amazing special effects and lots and lots of laughs, we’re sure this will be the winter family treat you’ve all been waiting for.

We can’t wait to welcome all of our wonderful families back to watch what is sure to be our best panto yet!

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BOBBY BARNES TUESDAY 4 JANUARY, 2PM

Come and join Bobby Barnes as he takes you on a musical journey from Frank Sinatra to Neil Sedaka, via Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Matt Monro, Bobby Darin and Kenny Rogers. One thing is for sure, it will be an afternoon full of popular songs to get you tapping your toes!

SHIRLEY MORRIS TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY, 2PM

Shirley will sing a range of well-known female artistes’ songs from the 60s, together with a few from 60s male artistes. The audience will know all of these songs, and be able to join in, if they wish.

THE WAY WE WERE TUESDAY 1 MARCH, 2PM

Tony and Lizzie Gilks (Timespan Historical Presentations) present a wonderful illustrated talk. This light hearted and costumed afternoon will seek to fondly look back at life on the home front in war torn Briatin and the aftermath of austerity. There will also be some fantastic memorabilia on display.

HAVE WE GOT TUNES FOR YOU TUESDAY 5 APRIL, 2PM

Carol, Andy and Christopher will bring you many different types of songs and music, including light classics, and songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Christopher is a virtuoso playing the Xylophone, having been trained by Sir Patrick Moore.

Together with experienced musicians Carol and Andy, it promises to be a uplifting afternoon’s entertainment.

MITCHELL ARMSTRONG TUESDAY 3 MAY, 2PM

Mitchell Armstrong is a first class cabaret act who has worked on major cruise lines, performed at numerous theatres and appeared at a variety of top hotels. He has also performed in the West End and has shared the stage with top class entertainers such as Rod Stewart, Bobby Davro and Joe Pasquale. Mitchell’s experience, voice and personality are the perfect combination in this afternoon show of swing, musical classics and comedy.

TICKETS £6 / £5 CONCS / £4.50 FRIENDS UNRESERVED SEATING IN STUDIO ONE FREE HOT DRINK & BISCUIT WITH TICKET

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FRI 21 JANUARY

FRI 25 MARCH

8PM - TICKETS £10.50 / £5.50 NUS

8PM - TICKETS £10.50 / £5.50 NUS

Fun fun fun! Join us at the Alexandra Theatre for an evening of the finest stand-up comedy delivered by some of the finest stand-up comedians on the UK circuit today! Featuring Kate Lucas, Jason Patterson, Jake Lambert and compered by the one and only Ada Campe.

Yet more hilarity, mirth and merriment than you can shake a (rather large) funny stick at!!!

Join us at the Alexandra Theatre for another evening of the finest stand-up comedy delivered by some of the finest stand-up comedians on the UK circuit today!

Featuring Anuvab Pal, David Eagle, Mandy Muden and compered by the delightfully funny Ben Van der Velde!

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60 MINUTES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC

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FRI 7 JANUARY - 7.30PM - TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s

UNRESERVED SEATING IN STUDIO ONE Roger Clayden plays three of Bach’s most famous works for the solo cello. Also a rare performance of Sibelius Variations & Theme in D and equally Ernest Blocks Suite No 1. This concert promises to be a evening to remember for everyone.

Programme: Bach Suite No 1 in G Major: Preludium, Sarabande, Guige Ernest Block Suite No 1 Bach Suite No 3 in C Major: Preludium, Sarabande, Guige Sibelius Variations & Theme in D minor JS196 Bach Suite No 4 in Eb Major: Preludium, Sarabande, Guige

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FRI 4 FEBRUARY - 7.30PM

TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s UNRESERVED SEATING IN STUDIO ONE

13TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT Violin Jonathan Strange,Viola Jonathan Welch, Cello Roger Clayden Once again this String Trio returns to the studio of the Regis Centre for 60 Minutes of Classical Music’s 13th Birthday Concert. The trio have selected four trios which clearly demonstrate the very different approach each composer has to composing a String Trio.

Programme: Kodaly – Trio Arkel, Jean Sibelius Trio in G minor Gershwin 3 Preludes for String Trio, Beethoven String Trio II Opus 9 No.1

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Chichester College

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THURS 3 - FRI 4 FEBRUARY 7.30PM, 1PM FRI MATINEE TICKETS £10 / £8 CONCS Intermezzo is back and we are so excited to present to you an eclectic repertoire of works presented by Chichester College dance students.

This show encompasses a diverse range of dance styles from jazz to contemporary and physical theatre. The dancers are studying on vocational training programmes and will be presenting work they have developed with professional choreographers, dance lecturers and their own choreography.

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

THURS 27 - SAT 29 JANUARY 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MAT TICKETS £16 / £14 CONCS / £8 NUS The Musical Theatre Performance Company is very proud to present this seductive, irreverent farce, based on the 1988 MGM film of the same name. Brought to you by the same team that produced Fiddler on The Roof and Cry-Baby in their 2020/21 season.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated and suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.

Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn’t big enough for the two of them. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)

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BUMPER BLYTON

FRI 11 FEBRUARY - 7.30PM - TICKETS £18.50 / £17 CONCS & FRIENDS Bumper Blyton is a riotous Enid Blyton parody show for grown-ups performed by a cast of some of the UK’s most experienced and best-known improvisers. Created by Amy Cooke-Hodgson (founder of Edfringe and Multi Awardwinning West End hit Austentatious) and Jonah Fazel (BAFTA winning History Bombs) Bumper Blyton is chock full of innuendo and lashings of puns, performed in vintage costume with music and songs.

With a multi-award-winning cast of some of the UK’s best-known improvisers from stage and screen including; The Comedy Store, Showstoppers the Improvised Musical and Doctor Who, and two consecutive sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe alongside successful 2019 UK & Europe tour, Bumper Blyton is fast becoming unmissable.

Expect far too many picnics and plenty of farce in what will be an entertaining show for those who are well versed in Blyton’s novels and those who’ve never (yet) picked up one of her books.

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DANCE HOUSE

WEDS 16 & THURS 17 FEBRUARY TUES 8 & WEDS 9 MARCH MON 28 & TUES 29 MARCH WEDS 4 & THURS 5 MAY 7PM

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TICKETS £12 / £6 UNDER 16S The House of Dance is a local arts driven initiative dedicated to supporting and encouraging the development of innovative and exciting dance.

The Dance House family is pleased to be back in the Alexandra Theatre in 2022, with friendly faces, excited dancers and supportive schools. Each night they will continue to celebrate diversity, inclusivity and provide students with a life enhancing dance experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Ultimately dance binds people together and brings great joy, providing us with a universal language that helps us to bond with other people without the need for words.

Join Dance House for some life-affirming evenings of dance and joy!

Sweeney Entertainments

ABBA FOREVER SAT 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

TICKETS £26.50 / £24.50 CONCESSIONS Forever ABBA is one of the UK’s leading international tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop group.

The unique ABBA sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by this seven-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, bass, and drums. Two outstanding ABBA girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show.

The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all performers on stage.

Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an ALL LIVE performance ensures that the Forever ABBA Show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.

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The Highland Joker

THE BUBBLE SHOW SUN 13 FEBRUARY 2PM

TICKETS £10.50 / £7.50 UNDER 16S Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes!

The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!

Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza!

Suitable for ages 3-12 Duration 60 minutes – No interval.

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 “Engaging showmansh from bubble maestro ip the Highland Joker” THE LIST, EDINBURGH  “This show’s gentle humour and obvious passion will lift your spirits” EDINBURGH49

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FRI 4 MARCH - 7.30PM

TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s UNRESERVED SEATING IN STUDIO ONE Chris Dean famous bandleader of the Syd Lawrence Orchestra leads the 60 Minute Trombone Quartet. Nick West from the Royal Marines Band and David Griffiths formerly of the Royal College of Music are in harmony with Roger Clayden on bass trombone who also composed the opening fanfare. This is one of the most swanky trombone quartets ever heard.

Programme Fanfare – Roger Clayden, Rossini The Final from William Tell Overture, Tielman – Pavane, Traditional – Scarborough Fair, Beethoven’s Fifth, Kenneth Alford – Colonel Bogey March, JS Bach – Air on a G String, Sibelious Op.26 No7, Wagner – Coro dei Pellegrini “Tannhauser”, Telemann – Concerto a 4, J.Strauss – Radetsky March

Bersted Arts

NOT ABOUT HEROES

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THURS 3 MARCH 8PM

TICKETS £12 / £10 CONCS Back by popular demand, Bersted Arts returns this spring with their critically acclaimed production of Stephen Macdonald’s Not About Heroes before embarking on their 2022/23 tour.

Not about Heroes explores the extraordinary friendship forged between the Great War poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon.

“Beautiful, Profoundly moving, Fascinating and compelling” - VICKY EDWARDS

“Tour De Force” - AUDIENCE MEMBER “Raw and Emotional” - AUDIENCE MEMBER

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IRELAND THE SHOW

ARTY Youth Theatre

TICKETS £25.50

SAT 12 MARCH 4PM

FRI 11 MARCH 7.30PM

Following a debut sell-out nationwide tour to nightly standing ovations including the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow join an all-star cast of the Emerald Isle’s most talented singers and performers.

Accompanied by the fabulous Keltic Storm band and world champion Keltic Fusion Irish dancers who starred in Lord of the Dance, this is an unmissable Ireland the Show that will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture.

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TICKETS £10 Students from the Alexandra Theatre’s resident Youth Theatre present a showcase of song, drama, magic and more!

It is an opportunity for friends and family to come together and celebrate the amazing creativity taking place in our youth theatre workshops every week.

The show, which has received high acclaim, will feature all the well-known ballads and singalongs like “Dirty Old Town”, “The Town I Loved So Well”, “Tell Me Ma” and “The Irish Rover” to name a small few. Add to that, a string of hilarious stories and jokes from our awardwinning comedian and topped off with energetic reels and jigs, if it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!

‘Riverdance meets Mrs Brown at an Irish hooley’ - THE IRISH WORLD ‘Superb from Start to finish and will have you clapping and singing all night long , this show is going to be a global success’ - STAGE MAGAZINE

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The University of Chichester Triple Threat Tour Company

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SINGING IN THE RAIN FRI 18 - SAT 19 MARCH 2.30PM & 7.30PM

TICKETS £16 / £14 CONCS / £8 NUS / UNDER 5s FREE Musical Theatre Triple Threat’s Tour Company return to live audiences after a forced two-year break in spectacular form with one of the greatest musicals of all time, Singin’ in the Rain.

It might have the most well remembered scene of any musical in history, but if you are one of the few people who has never seen it, Singin’ In The Rain has a great deal more to offer! Set in Hollywood’s dying days of silent movies, Don Lockwood looks set to easily transition to the ‘talkies’, but co-star Lina Lamont with her poor singing voice and harsh Brooklyn accent, might not be so lucky. At the suggestion of Cosmo Brown, Don’s new love interest, Kathy Selden, is drafted in to provide the voice and vocals that will be dubbed over Lina Lamont’s performance. The emotional rollercoaster of actors trying to survive Hollywood’s monumental transition to talking pictures, told through its fabulous song and dance routines give the production its well-deserved legendary status.

And all of it in the hands of cast of young actors destined for the industry in their final production at one the country’s leading musical theatre conservatories - join us for an altogether spectacular experience!

THE BOB DYLAN STORY SAT 26 MARCH 7.30PM - TICKETS £21

At last, The Times They Are A-Changin’ once more!

Don’t Think Twice, head down Highway 61 past Maggie’s Farm and across Positively 4th Street. Destination, the 1960s of course, where “Bob” and “The Band” await with their thrillingly authentic celebration of the music of Mr Bob Dylan.

Feast on an array of tasty aural delights including ‘Like A Rolling Stone’, ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’, ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’, ‘All Along The Watchtower’, ‘Mr Tambourine Man’, ‘Knocking On Heaven’s Door’ and so many more.

Enjoy fascinating stories behind the hits and let the evocative visuals transport you to a time when popular music’s greatest icon reigned supreme.

Described by audiences as “inspiring and moving”, “heartbreakingly fabulous” and “the best tribute show I’ve ever seen!”.

‘A brilliant performance’ – SOUTHEND THEATRE SCENE

‘As close to the man as it’s possible to get’ – THE SCARBOROUGH REVIEW ‘Superb … does real justice to the great man’ – WEEKEND NOTES

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MON 21 MARCH - 2PM & 4.30PM - TICKETS £13.50 Running time 55 minutes with no interval.

THE TWIRLYWOOS ARE BACK FOR A GREAT BIG ADVENTURE! Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us!

Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat.

The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Sarah and Duck Live on Stage, Twirlywoos Live is an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages.

‘All the fun, mischief and colourful characters of the hit show.

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Littlehampton Concert Band

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SUN 27 MARCH 2.30PM TICKETS £10

The Littlehampton Concert Band will be returning to the Alexandra Theatre to perform their annual springtime celebration concert.

This year’s show is Springtime in Paris and will have a distinctly French twist (ooh la-la!). The band will play music from popular shows including Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, plus there will be a wide variety of other types of music including big-band and classical numbers.

It promises to be a great afternoon’s entertainment so make sure you “can-can” join them.

JIMMY BUCKLEY THURS 31 MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS £22.50 Jimmy Buckley is without a doubt one of Ireland’s best loved and most respected performers. Jimmy has enjoyed many years at the top of his profession and received numerous awards including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year in the RTE music awards.

Jimmy possess a very rare talent, not only as a phenomenal singer but also as a hilarious mimic of other major stars. Jimmy’s show contains a wide variety of material, Country, Big Ballads and tribute medleys to the greats of country music Hank Williams and Charlie Pride.

Along with his magnificent band, Jimmy will entertain you superbly and looks forward to meeting friends old and new. Special guest on the tour will be Jimmy’s daughter Claudia.

NEW COMEDY! FRI 25 MARCH See p.5 for details

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Broken Robot Productions

MAGICAL BONES: BLACK MAGIC FRI 1 APRIL 7.30PM

TICKETS £16 The Britain’s Got Talent finalist takes to the stage with his much-anticipated debut UK tour following a sold out and critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh festival. Join Bones as he effortlessly combines intricate sleight of hand with mesmerizing illusions and jaw dropping break-dance moves in one of the most awe-inspiring shows, you’ll see this year. Direct from appearances on America’s Penn & Teller Fool Us, BBC1’s BAFTA Awards, ITV1’s This Morning and Sky’s Around The World In 80 Tricks.

‘A dazzling evening… full of imagination and flair’  - THE GUARDIAN

‘What is happening on stage really is magic’ - THE TELEGRAPH ‘Magical Bones performance is stunning’ - EVENING STANDARD ‘Magical Bones boggled our minds’ - OFFICIAL LONDON THEATRE

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60 MINUTES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC

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FRI 1 APRIL - 7.30PM

TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s UNRESERVED SEATING IN STUDIO ONE Graham Salter is one of Britain’s most experienced oboists and cor anglais players. Beyond holding principle positions with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the Royal Opera House he has performed with the world’s leading conductors in most of London’s symphony, chamber and recording orchestras.

Oboe Quartet: Graham Salter – Oboe, Violin – Jonathan Strange,Viola – Jonathan Welch, Cello – Roger Clayden Programme W.A. Mozart Oboe Quartet 370 Franz Schubert Trio in Bb D470 Gordon Jacobs Quartet for Oboe & Strings

Broken Robot Productions & So Comedy by arrangement with Curtis Brown

CLIVE ANDERSON: ME, MACBETH AND I SAT 2 APRIL 7.30PM TICKETS £20 The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Loose Ends and Talks Back takes to the road with his much-anticipated first ever solo tour, in a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. More historically accurate than 24 hours of fake news, less divisive than Brexit, Scottish Independence and Donald Trump put together

‘A complete delight’  - THE TELEGRAPH

‘An assured and entertaining show’  - THE TIMES

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The People’s Theatre Company

Neil Sands Productions

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE

HAPPY & GLORIOUS

FRI 15 APRIL 2.30PM

TICKETS £13.50 / £12.50 CONCS

Based on the picture book by Steven Lee

TICKETS £11 / £9.50 UNDER 16S Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party and, best of all, you’re invited!

There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, sensational singalong songs and lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly’s favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye! So put on your party clothes and come join us for what promises to be a magical day of fun and laughter. It’s going to be the best party ever!

A sweet surprise and photos with Bingo and the birthday girl will be available after the show so grown ups should bring along their cameras to capture the smiles.

“Perfect for Families” - WHAT’S ON STAGE  “I Spy With My Little Eye lots of very happy children” - MUMSWORLD 

FRI 22 APRIL 2PM

We are pleased to welcome Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast for an afternoon trip back down memory lane with their hit new production for 2022, Happy & Glorious. Especially produced to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the show is filled with a nostalgic look back at the best of British entertainment over the years.

This patriotic and nostalgic afternoon is filled with over 60 marvellous and memorable songs, including a rousing selection from Last Night of The Proms, Old Time Sing Alongs, Great British Show Tunes, and ever popular favourites from the 40s 50s and 60s.

Promising over two hours of timeless nostalgia, with sensational voices, more than 50 stunning costume changes, ending with a spectacular flag waving finale, making this the perfect nostalgic way to celebrate this historic occasion.

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AN EVENING WITH JOHN ILLSLEY:THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DIRE STRAITS WEDS 20 APRIL 7.30PM - TICKETS £30.50

An evening and Q&A of Music & Memories Along with Mark Knopfler, John was a founder member of the legendary band who, during their time together, sold over 120 million albums.

The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits history and include a Q&A with audio/visual, led by Paul Cummins (ex-Dire Straits management). Paul will be asking questions, during which John will reveal the story and development of the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat in South London, where songs like ‘Sultans of Swing’ and ‘Wild West End’ were created, on their journey to playing all over the world with some of the most influential and creative musicians and producers.

John will also be joined on stage by fellow musicians from John’s band who will play music from the whole DS catalogue including ‘Money for Nothing’, ‘Brothers in Arms’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Sultans of Swing’.

It promises to be a special, intimate evening looking into the life and times of one of the biggest rock & roll bands of all time.

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The University of Chichester Musical Theatre Performance Company

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BARE

THURS 28 - SAT 30 APRIL 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MAT TICKETS £16 / £14 CONCS / £8 NUS The Musical Theatre Performance Company is very proud to present this coming-of-age rock musical that is widely considered to be a hidden gem within the modern musical theatre canon. Brought to you by the same team that produced Fiddler on The Roof and CryBaby in their 2020/21 season.

Bare follows a group of teens as they wrestle with their identities, sexuality and religion at a Catholic boarding school. As they struggle to come to terms with who they are, and who the world thinks they should be, they seek answers from their Church, their friends, and ultimately, from within themselves. As their final year of high school draws to a close, they attempt to navigate the complex road from adolescence to adulthood and must then deal with the consequences of their choices as they prepare to take the next step in their lives.

Bare premiered at the Hudson Theatre, Los Angeles in 2000 and has since been performed all over the world. Its rich, vibrant score draws on many styles of contemporary music and has been lauded alongside other rock musicals the have defined the contemporary era such as RENT and Spring Awakening.

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FRI 6 MAY - 7.30PM

TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s UNRESERVED SEATING IN STUDIO ONE WITH DANIEL EMSON-JUKES Daniel is a welsh bassoonist who studied at the Guildhall School of Music with Graham Sheen, Meyrick Alexander and Robin O’Neill. Since leaving he has performed with orchestras such as BBC Symphony Orchestra and RTE Symphony Orchestra. Daniel had the pleasure of performing Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto with the Welsh Philharmonic Orchestra and gave the opening concert for the ISO Spring Festival in Malta in 2015.

Bassoon Quartet Daniel Emson-Jukes – Bassoon,Violin - Jonathan Strange Viola – Jonathan Welch and Roger Clayden - Cello Programme Mozart Quartet K370 in Bb arranged for Bassoon by Mordechail Rechtman Danzi Quartet in Bb, Frances Devienne Quartet Op.73 No.3 in G Minor

“BARE” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)

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BROS Musical Productions

SHREK THE MUSICAL

TUES 10 - SAT 14 MAY 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MAT - TICKETS £18 / £15.50 UNDER 16s, NUS Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue.

Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

An amateur production presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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BOOKING INFORMATION Box Office Tel: 01243 861010 Book Online: www.regiscentre.co.uk Box Office Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm or one hour before the start of each performanc Payments: We accept cash, theatre tokens and all major credit and debit cards. Please make cheques payable to Arun Arts Ltd. Booking fees: We charge a 50p per ticket booking fee which is included in the ticket price. We charge £1.50 if you would like your tickets posted. There is also a charge of £1 for reprints/exchanges.

Concessions: One discount per ticket applies.

Concessions may include senior citizens, students, under 16s or registered disabled patrons. Appropriate ID required. Offers cannot be applied to previously purchased orders or in conjunction with any other offers.

The Management reserve the right to amend the programme as necessary.

HIRE OUR STUDIOS Situated on the seafront, the Regis Centre offers an ideal venue for your event. Our studios can be hired for fitness classes, meetings, conferences, rehearsals, auditions, children’s workshops and more. We can also provide catering to enhance your hire with us.

For further information please contact jo.latus@regiscentre.co.uk or call 01243 867676.

Take a look on our website for our current schedule of classes and workshops.

ACCESS 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 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.

The Regis Centre supporters:

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The Regis Centre prides itself on being a community venue for local societies and non-professional companies. We do not accept responsibility for the quality, content or pricing for these events.

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GET INVOLVED BECOME A REGIS CENTRE 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.

Get involved with the following areas: • Front of House • Box Office • Café • Maintenance and more 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.

SUPPORT US BY BECOMING A FRIEND OR SPONSORING A SEAT For just £20 a year or £30 for a joint memb ership, you will recieve discounted tickets, regula r newsletters updating you on upcoming event s, opportunities to attend exclusive Friends’ events and 10% discount in our seaside Cafe!

Already a friend?

Introduce a new friend and recieve a £5 Theatre Tokens Gift Card If you love what we do at the Regis Centr e or want to commemorate someone who did, why not sponsor a seat in our theatre auditorium?

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

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

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JANUARY

MARCH cont.

Sat 1 - Sun 2

Jack and the Beanstalk

Mon 21

Twirlywoos Live

Tues 4

The 2 O’clock Club

Fri 25

The Alex Comedy Club

Fri 7

60 Minutes of Classical Music

Sat 26

The Bob Dylan Story

Sun 16

Arabesque Saturday School

Sun 27

Springtime in Paris

Fri 21

The Alex Comedy Club

Mon 28 & Tues 29

Dance House 2022

Thurs 27 - Sat 29

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Thurs 31

Jimmy Buckley

FEBRUARY

APRIL

Tues 1

The 2 O’clock Club

Fri 1

Magical Bones: Black Magic

Fri 4

60 Minutes of Classical Music

Fri 1

60 Minutes of Classical Music

Thurs 3 & Fri 4

Intermezzo

Sat 2

Clive Anderson

Fri 11

Bumper Blyton

Tues 5

The 2 O’clock Club

Sun 13

The Bubble Show

Fri 8 - Sun 10

Art of Dance and Fitness

Weds 16 & Thurs 17 Dance House 2022

Fri 15

I Spy With My Little Eye

Sat 19 - Weds 23

Bognor Regis Dance Festival

Weds 20

John Illsley

Sat 26

ABBA Forever

Fri 22

Happy and Glorious

Sat 23

Pauline Quirke Academy

Thurs 28 - Sat 30

Bare

MARCH Tues 1

The 2 O’clock Club

Thurs 3

Not About Heroes

MAY

Fri 4

60 Minutes of Classical Music

Tues 3

The 2 O’clock Club

Sat 5 & Sun 6

Dance Supreme

Weds 4 & Thurs 5

Dance House 2022

Tues 8 & Weds 9

Dance House 2022

Fri 6

60 Minutes of Classical Music

Fri 11

Ireland the Show

Tues 10 - Sat 14

Shrek the Musical

Sat 12

ARTY Showcase

Fri 25

The Alex Comedy Club

Fri 18 & Sat 19

Singing in the Rain

Arun Arts Company Ltd.

Charity No. 1061163

@RegisCentre

facebook.com/TheRegisCentre

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