Rotherham Theatres Brochure January to April '20

JANUARY – APRIL ‘20

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WELCOME Dear Patron For those of you who get to see this brochure soon after its release, spare a thought for the staff who will be busy in the midst of another busy pantomime season. We have a small but very hard working team at the Civic, who work all year to deliver the variety of shows for you.

As always the forthcoming season promises to deliver much variety, entertainment and talent with something for everyone.

2020 sees Rotherham Civic Theatre become 60 years old. And to celebrate we will be launching our Sixty Things at 60 programme next year, as a way to share this milestone anniversary with everyone. Keep your eyes peeled for announcements throughout the year for offers and opportunities to get involved. We hope you will join us in spreading the news of this fantastic occasion.

Thank you for your continued support…and here’s to the next 60 years!

Jo Longworth Manager – Rotherham Theatres

SPONSOR A SEAT AT THE CIVIC THEATRE If you love what we do at Rotherham Theatres or want to commemorate someone who did, what better way to show it than by naming a seat in our auditorium for the next five years?

Seat naming gifts are acknowledged through a smart plaque with your name or company’s name on a seat of your choice in the auditorium. That name will also appear on the ‘Thank You’ page on the theatre’s website.

As you buy your little piece of Rotherham Civic Theatre, you are helping us to remain sustainable for the future.

TO SPONSOR A SEAT FOR AS LITTLE AS £150 OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE ON 01709 823621

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AN EVENING WITH AGGERS

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

WOODLAND TALES WITH GRANDAD

THE DRIFTERS

CLINTON BAPTISTE

EXCITING SCIENCE

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MUSIC Past Masters

LET’S ROCK THE JUKEBOX Saturday 11 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50 inc. fees Past Masters 2020 production of Let’s Rock The Jukebox returns to The Civic with all the old favourite songs and some fresh surprises thrown in for good measure.

This is the soundtrack to your lives with the best vocal and instrumental hits from the late fifties through the 60s and into the 70s. There’s something for everyone and if you were there then, you should be here now.

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Born to Perform Academy

The Phoenix Players

THE GREATEST MUSICALS

VERDICT by Agatha Christie

Monday 13, Tuesday 14, and Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 January, 7pm Saturday matinee 2pm Tickets: £11.50 The Greatest Musicals – this show will showcase the talents of students from Born to Perform Academy.

This year the performances will include excerpts from Matilda, Sister Act, Chicago and more!

Monday 20 to Friday 24 January, 7.15pm Tickets: £9.50, Groups 10+ £7.50 Not a murder mystery or a whodunit but a profound and thoughtful piece that deals with the human experience. Delving deeply into the psychology of relationships and morals, this is the story of a misguided idealist who loves so intensely it becomes ultimately destructive and unattainable.

There is something for everyone!

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One of only a few Christie plays written directly for the stage and not adapted from an underlying story.

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MUSIC Prestige Productions Ltd

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK – THE ROD STEWART STORY Wednesday 29 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £25 inc. fees 50 years on from the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2020 with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s greatest icons.

Frontman Paul Metcalfe is incredible as Rod and captures all the excitement, energy and charisma of the legendary performer including the infamous moves, showmanship and sense of fun that have made Rod one of the most successful artistes of all time.

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MUSIC Phoenix Theatre Promotions

BOOGIE WONDERLAND Friday 31 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 inc. fees Join us for the ultimate celebration of the biggest disco floor fillers ever. Boogie Wonderland is the UK’s number one disco tribute show and is guaranteed to have you dancing All Night Long.

A live eight piece band of West End musicians present all your favourite disco hits with slick choreography and stunning vocals to deliver the greatest disco party ever!

Revel in the incredible sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire, KC and the Sunshine Band, The Jacksons, Sister Sledge, Bee Gees, Chic and many more, making Boogie Wonderland the perfect party night out.

Celebrate the Good Times and Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough!

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MUSIC Handshake Ltd

SHOWADDYWADDY Saturday 1 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 inc. fees ‘The Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last four decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world extensively.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe.

Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock And Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more.

So come and join the Dancin’ Party… You’ve Got What It Takes!

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DANCE SCHOOL

The Thompson Dance Studio

RHYTHMANIA Wednesday 5, Friday 7, Saturday 8 February, 7.15pm Tickets: £12

SMALL WONDERS

Thursday 6, 7.15pm and Saturday 8 February, 2pm and 4pm Tickets: £10

We invite you to enjoy an evening of dance, showcasing the talented students of The Thompson Dance Studio.

The Thompson Dance Studio are proud to present their younger students in a dance and music spectacular.

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DANCE SCHOOL

The Adam Hague School of Dance

WE’VE GOT RHYTHM Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 February, 7pm Tickets: £11 Come along and join for a fun filled night of dance for all the family with a wide range of dance styles including ballet, rock n roll, street dance and many more to a mix of everyone’s favourite songs.

As well as top class musicals from the classics of The King and I and Grease to new modern day movies including The Greatest Showman and Rocketman plus many more. This is a show not to be missed!

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Moorgate Dance Academy

WE WILL ROCK YOU Friday 14 to Sunday 16 February, 7pm Tickets: £10.50 Come and watch our talented group of dancers perform some wonderfully entertaining routines showcasing their skills and abilities in all dance genres.

Clap your hands and tap your feet along to the likes of We Will Rock You, sing along with the gang from Grease, mesmerize yourself with the delicate haunting ballets The Blue Danube and The Sleeping Beauty.

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ETM (Agencies) Ltd

EXCITING SCIENCE Monday 17 February, 11am Tickets: £11 inc. fees WARNING….WARNING…..EXTREME FUN ALERT! This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from four years and upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science”. (See what we did there!)

With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as we recreate a volcanic eruption; turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with our smoke blaster!

So stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of wiz, bang, pop and splurt.

Exciting Science – prepare to be amazed!

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Entertainment Unlimited in association with Artistes International

THE CINDER PATH Tuesday 18 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £24 inc. fees The Cinder Path is a sizzling and fast-moving drama, set against the backdrop of World War One. Our tale begins in the rolling hills of Northumberland where Charlie Macfell, becomes an innocent witness to the murder of his cruel and sadistic landowner father. Believing himself to be the only person aware that his childhood friend Arthur Benton is the killer, Charlie tries to set old injustices to right by protecting his friend from prosecution.

With a talented cast of 15 brilliant actors and singers you will find yourself entranced from beginning to end.

This is theatre at its very best filled with laughter, tears, a brilliant story and an unforgettable musical score.

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Riverside Performing Arts

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Wednesday 19 February, 2pm Tickets: £8 inc. fees

“Once you are Real,” the Skin Horse said, “you can’t become unreal again. It lasts for always.”

The Rabbit sighed. He longed to become Real, to be truly loved.

A beloved children’s classic that is known as one of “Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children,” is coming to the stage.

The Velveteen Rabbit tells of a toy who learns how the love of others allows him to realise his worth and know that he is accepted, no matter what he looks like on the outside.

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MUSIC Simon Fielder Productions

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS Wednesday 19 February, 7.30pm Tickets: Full £21.50 inc. fees, Concessions £19.50 inc. fees, First 50 seat £12 inc. fees Group offers available 28 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling The World!

This breathtaking show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind. It is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. The hits just keep on coming – That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

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MUSIC Sweeney Entertainments

THE BOHEMIANS THE BEST OF QUEEN Thursday 20 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £25.50 inc. fees The Bohemians have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic rock band Queen since 1996 and in that time have had a huge impact on audiences across the world.

The Best of Queen show features a selection of the most loved and iconic classics from across Queen’s entire back catalogue creating a live stage show which really catches the essence of this most incredible British band.

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COMEDY Stagefright Comedy

GRIN & TONIC COMEDY CLUB

with compere Anthony J. Brown

Friday 21 February, 8pm Tickets: Full £11 inc. fees, Concessions £10 inc. fees

16+

Join us for an evening of stand-up comedy at the Grin & Tonic Comedy Club.

Ivan Brackenbury As seen on the BBC sitcom Hospital People and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Described by Chris Evans as ‘a comedy genius’.

Tom Binns – The Spirit Comedium From his own Radio 2 series Unbelievable.

New Zealand Comedy Festival Award winner.

Gemma Roberts

Dave Bawden

Funny, relatable and engaging, she is the Gregson Comedy Club New Act of the Year winner.

‘Slow paced delivery of killer one liners’ – Beyond the Joke. Manfords New Act of the Year, Great Yorkshire Fringe new act of the Year.

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MUSIC Maple Tree Entertainment Ltd

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Saturday 22 February, 7.30pm Tickets: Full £21 inc. fees Concessions £20 inc. fees Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out worldwide 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.

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DRAMA

Wickersley Musical Theatre Company

Rotherham Rep

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

AN EVENING WITH GARY LINEKER

Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 February, 7.15pm, Saturday Matinee 2.15pm Tickets: Full £14, Concessions £13 (Tuesday and Saturday Matinee) Jesus Christ Superstar is the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage. The rock opera tells the biblical story of Jesus Christ’s last seven days of life, as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

This powerful and emotional musical has such wonderful songs as What’s the Buzz, Everything’s All Right, Hosanna, Superstar and many more.

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by Arthur Smith and Chris England

Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 March, 7.30pm Tickets: Full £10, Concessions £8 In Italy, England are playing Germany in the Semi-final of the World Cup. But in Majorca, Bill and Monica are on holiday trying to rekindle a failing marriage. Circumstances change when Dan, Monica’s lover, unexpectedly arrives at their hotel. Through ninety minutes, extra time and the infamous penalty shoot-out, the field of battle switches between the hotel and the Italian football pitch as Monica, Bill and the England team approach the inevitable.

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MUSIC Terry Dash Music

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Saturday 7 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £23.50 inc. fees Johnny Cash Roadshow pays homage to Cash’s American Recordings. Alongside his iconic wife June Carter, the Roadshow Horns and on selected shows The ‘Carter Sisters’. All the hits including Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue with his more atmospheric songs like Hurt, Rusty Cage and The Man Comes Around making this year’s show an emotional roller-coaster through Cash’s career.

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Maltby Musical Theatre Group

Rotherham Theatrical Student Academy

BARNUM

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 March, 7.15pm, Saturday Matinee 2.15pm Tickets: Full £14 Concessions £7 – OAP and Under 25 (Tuesday and Wednesday) Under 25 (Saturday Matinee) Barnum – The greatest showman on Earth!

Sometimes with her support, and sometimes against her objections, P.T. Barnum works with his wife Charity to create unbelievable attractions in a variety of ways.

Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 March, 7.15pm, Saturday Matinee 2.15pm Tickets: Full £15, Concessions £13 (Tuesday and Saturday Matinee only) Seymour Krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names “Audrey II” after his crush at the shop.

Come and join the circus, in a joyful ride of humbug and laughter for audiences of all ages!

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Little does he know that this strange and unusual plant will develop a soulful R&B voice, a potty mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for HUMAN BLOOD. Amateur Production

MUSIC Sweeney Entertainments

A TRIBUTE TO ARIANA AND JOJO Sunday 22 March, 6pm Tickets: £15 inc. fees The U.K.’s number one tributes to global superstar Ariana Grande and kids’ sensation JoJo Siwa together in the most exciting new pop production!

Ariana’s music videos have been viewed a total of more than nine billion times online.

And with 8.5 million YouTube subscribers and 7.5 million Instagram followers, JoJo Siwa is THE biggest teen star of her generation.

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VARIETY

MSO Productions Ltd

Andrew Newton

THE GLENN MILLER AND BIG BAND SPECTACULAR

ANDREW NEWTON – THE HYPNOTIST LIVE!

Tuesday 24 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 inc. fees

Wednesday 25 March, 7.30pm Tickets: Full £9 Concessions £5 children Family ticket £20 (max 2 adults)

The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK. Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 6-5000 and String of Pearls are just a few of the numbers that shot band leader Glenn Miller to world stardom. Pieces from other band leaders including Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Count Basie feature in this two hour show which is bound to get you In The Mood.

Hypnotist Andrew Newton returns to Rotherham Civic Theatre with some new skits and sketches to test the imagination of his unsuspecting volunteers.

His surreal sense of humour keeps the show bouncing along – always something new, always something surprising and delightful.

Suitable for all ages.

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DRAMA National Production Company Limited

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

8+

by Michael Morpurgo

Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm Tickets: Full £13 inc. fees Concessions £11 inc. fees Divided by love. United by war. “I’ve had nearly eighteen years of yesterdays and tomorrows, and tonight I must remember as many of them as I can. Tonight, more than any other night of my life, I want to feel alive!”

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

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MUSIC Lipstick On Your Collar Ltd

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR Friday 27 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

From the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.

Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

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Join us at the Civic Theatre for a wonderful opportunity to meet the people who make the shows happen, go on a backstage tour and see how the theatre works, take part in activities and learn more about what we do, all for FREE! Tours can be booked from 6th January via the box office or website.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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MUSICAL CAOS Musical Theatre Society

ANYTHING GOES Tuesday 31 March to Saturday 4 April, 7.15pm, Saturday Matinee 2.15pm Tickets: Full £15, Concessions £14 Special Offer – All tickets £10 Tuesday Hop aboard the S.S. American for sassy heroines, mischievous mob bosses, comedy capers and tap dancing sailors in this hilarious tale of romantic mayhem and hi-jinks on the high seas where Anything Goes!

Full of classic Cole Porter songs including I Get A Kick Out Of You. Amateur Production

MUSIC Artistes International Management Ltd

THE DRIFTERS Sunday 5 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £29.50 inc. fees The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing their classic hits from the last six decades.

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame, performed for the President and named in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

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VARIETY Simon Fielder Production

AN EVENING WITH AGGERS Tuesday 7 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £22 Join Jonathan Agnew in his solo show as he takes a trip down memory lane, recounting tales from a wonderful and entertaining career on the field and in the box, with film footage, audio clips and photographs on our big screen. A special evening for cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike and there will be an opportunity for the audience to tweet Aggers with their own questions – and perhaps even meet Tino the dog!

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8+

TOM BRACE: BRACE OF SPADES Wednesday 8 April, 2pm Tickets: £12 inc. fees Tom Brace returns with a brand-new magic show for the whole family!

Featuring Tom’s unique blend of comedy and magic, the show promises to have a little something for everybody.

Featuring stunts of danger, classic game shows revisited and lots of audience participation!

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PROFESSIONAL DANCE

Strictly Theatre Co.

IAN WAITE AND VINCENT SIMONE… ACT TWO Thursday 9 April, 7.30pm Tickets: Full £30 inc. fees Concessions £28 inc. fees VIP £55 inc. fees The Ballroom Boys promise a wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety – dance, comedy and song, with beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the Rhumba and of course there has to be an incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master! The boys will be joined by their stunning dance partners and a world class singer.

Professional Production VIP ticket includes a preshow meet and greet with Ian and Vincent for photo and autograph opportunities, plus a signed print.

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VARIETY In aid of the Rotherham Hospice

EASTER PARADE

EASTER PARADE

Saturday 11 April, 7pm Tickets: £11 A thrilling Gala concert of non-stop entertainment including special guests from the professional stage, with the best of Rotherham’s local talent scene.

Easter Parade includes stunning dance routines, superb singers, comedy routines, and exciting staged performances from hit shows.

All proceeds for Rotherham Hospice.

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DANCE SCHOOL

Dance Factory

AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 April, 7pm Tickets: £10 Join us for an evening full of entertainment from The Dance Factory students who are back once again with an all singing and dancing performance.

Prepare to me taken on a magical musical journey.

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DRAMA The Phoenix Players

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Monday 20 to Friday 24 April, 7.15pm Tickets: £9.50, Groups 10+ £7.50 Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancee. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

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WOODLAND TALES WITH GRANDAD Friday 17 April, 1pm Tickets: Full £10 inc. fees Something is happening in the woods, voices can be heard, and a strange metallic smell fills the air. Machines are gathering at its edge and a mysterious call is heard across the valley.

Laura the ladybird, Jeffrey the spider, Brett the Woodlouse and Willoughby the Woodpecker are worried. Velda the Vixen knows there’s a one person who can help them – Granddad. But is there enough time? Can they save the wood? And will the mystery stranger help?

This is an incredible show with an important environmental message to share.

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COMEDY Phil McIntyre Entertainments

CLINTON BAPTISTE IN THE PARANORMALIST RETURNS! Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £19 inc. fees

14+

Join paranormal sensation Clinton Baptiste as he takes you on a hilarious yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the Celestial Curtains.

Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. Now, some eighteen years after the show aired, he returns to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation taking you through his demise, his comeback and finally… finally on this special night, he will attempt to pass over to The Other Side and return (before the venue want you all out)….with THE ANSWER! Starring ALEX LOWE, Clinton Baptiste is the copyright of Goodnight Vienna Productions.

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MUSIC Chimes International Ltd

HERMANS HERMITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Wednesday 29 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £25 inc. fees Herman’s Hermits, one of the biggest selling bands of the 60s, are embarking on their solo 55th Anniversary Tour.

From their early beginnings in Manchester in 1964, the band have chalked up countless hits including There’s A Kind Of Hush, Silhouettes, Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat, Wonderful World, A Must To Avoid, Mrs Brown You’ve Gotta Lovely Daughter and many more.

Rolling back to the 60s, an evening of nostalgia, song and laughter.

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MUSIC DFO International Music Agency

THE MANFREDS Thursday 30 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £25 inc. fees

TOM MARCUS PAUL ROB MIKE SIMON McGUINNESS CLIFFE JONES TOWNSEND HUGG CURRIE

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The 60s group Manfred Mann produced records that have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including Do Wah Diddy Diddy, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the 60s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.

Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.

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CIVIC THEATRE GIFT VOUCHERS Gift vouchers for Rotherham Civic Theatre are the ideal gift for friends, family or colleagues who appreciate live entertainment on stage. They are a wonderful gift that can mark any special occasion.

Contact the Box Office on 01709 823621

WALESWOOD CARAVAN & CAMPING PARK AT ROTHER VALLEY COUNTRY PARK

New site with state-of-the-art facilities, open all year round Just 3 miles from J31 of M1 • fantastic views over Rother Valley Country Park accessible showers/toilets • cycling • walking • play areas • licensed café 15% off Monday to Thursday if booked online with code Theatre15 Code Theatre15 valid until 30 April for your stay throughout 2020.

Waleswood Caravan and Camping Park Delves Lane, Waleswood, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S26 5RN www.waleswood.co.uk Email: Booking@waleswood.co.uk Tel. 07825125328

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GENERAL BOOKING INFORMATION

CIVIC THEATRE BAR Why not visit us and enjoy a relaxing pre-show drink or beat the interval queues and pre-order before the show.

The bar will open one hour before the advertised performance time and the bar is also open during the performance for interval drinks.

Rotherham Theatres are a responsible drinks retailer and operate the Challenge 21 scheme.

Online: www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk In person: No.26 The Makers Emporium, 26 High Street, Rotherham, S60 1PP Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.45pm (except bank holidays) Saturday 9.30am – 4pm

Rotherham Civic Theatre, Catherine Street, Rotherham, S65 1EB Performance Days: Monday to Friday 4.45pm – 15 minutes after the start of the performance.

Saturday 4pm (or one hour before a matinee performance) to 15 minutes after the start of the performance.

Sunday one hour before the performance – 15 minutes after the start of the performance.

Telephone: 01709 823621 / 01709 823640 10am – 4.45pm. Please be advised that 30 minutes prior to each performance in-person customers at box office will be given priority over telephone callers.

Email: theatre.tickets@rotherham.gov.uk Please include your telephone number and request/enquiry.

We will reply as soon as possible.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There is a car park directly opposite the Civic Theatre on Percy Street and a larger one on Nottingham Street which is a five minute walk from the Civic Theatre.

For more detailed information on public transport call the traveline on 01709 515151 or visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com and plan your journey.

There is an excellent bus and rail service both to and from Rotherham Town Centre with all local districts catered for.

The Civic Theatre is within 15 minutes of the bus station and the rail / tram-train station.

From M1 J35

From Doncaster

Bus Station and Multistorey Carpark

Rail/ Tram-Train Station

From M1 J34 North

CIVIC THEATRE Catherine Street, Rotherham, S65 1EB

BOX OFFICE No.26 The Makers Emporium, 26 High Street, Rotherham, S60 1PP

From M1 J34 South

From M18 J1 From M1 J33 and Parkway

01709 823621

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TERMS Tickets On Sale Please note that tickets do not necessarily go on sale at the same time that the brochure is issued. Some productions go on sale according to demand and signed contracts.

Prices are correct at time of going to print.

Please visit rotherhamtheatres.co.uk Reservations will be held for five working days. After this time tickets will be released for resale. Reservations cannot be made within five working days of the performance.

Concessions are subject to availability and can be changed and/or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. A ‘Concession’ (unless otherwise stated) may refer to a person who is: • Aged 16 or under (school age) or is 60 or more • A student in full time education • Registered Disabled

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult age 16+ to be permitted into the auditorium.

Babes in arms tickets are available from box office. All children must have a valid ticket. If you wish to leave your child in a baby carrier a seat must be purchased alongside you. Pushchairs will not be allowed in the auditorium.

It is the responsibility of the parent/carer to remove their child from the auditorium if he / she becomes upset so as not to spoil the enjoyment of others.

Latecomers may only be admitted into the auditorium during a suitable break in the performance and are requested to take the nearest seat available.

The use of recording equipment, video recorders, photography or mobile phones is not permitted in the Auditorium.

• A Rothercard holder

Postage is charged at 75p per 10 tickets a transaction. Postage is non-refundable.

You may be asked for proof of your discount eligibility.

FACILITIES

Family Ticket where available comprise of three or four people, of whom at least two are children.

Group bookings are welcome on any performance. Group discounts may be available on selected shows. Please ask box office for details. Only one concession or discount can be applied per ticket purchased and cannot be applied retrospectively.

Refunds Tickets are not refundable except in the case of a cancelled or rescheduled performance.

Ticket exchanges may be possible for the same production at a cost of £1 per ticket.

Infra-red and induction loop hearing systems are available from box office at the Civic Theatre.

Wheelchair Spaces sold on a first come, first served basis with carers’ seats available next to them when possible. Please specify at the time of booking.

The Civic Theatre has a ramp access and accessible toilet facilities. Unfortunately we do not have a lift.

Access Dogs are welcome at the theatre – please inform box office at the time of booking to ensure suitable seats are available and allocated.

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Our aim is to make your visit to the Civic Theatre an enjoyable one. If you have any special requirements or issues with access please let us know and we will do our best to help.

This booking fee is retained by the Theatre and does not get split with the artistes or the performance company, as happens with the ticket price. This means that every penny stays with us to help us continue to deliver a wide range of performances and reduce the reliance on the Council’s subsidy, to help keep the theatre open and accessible.

BOOKING FEES The advertised ticket price will be the total price you pay with any fees included. The Booking Fee on tickets purchased is ÂŁ1 per ticket (subject to change). There will be no additional transactional, or handling charges applied to the advertised ticket price.

There is no Booking Fee for amateur or community hires.

Thank you for helping the Civic Theatre to grow and remain a viable provision.

There is an optional postage charge that can be added at time of payment.

The seats on row A are level access and require no use of steps. This row is available for wheelchair users by contacting box office.

In some cases these seats may be released for general sale. Wheelchair users should always book via box office to ensure adequate provision.

We are unable to accommodate mobility scooters in the auditorium.

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A DISABLED ACCESS

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DIARY JANUARY Let's Rock The Jukebox The Greatest Mon 13 Musicals The Greatest Tue 14 Musicals The Greatest Thu 16 Musicals The Greatest Fri 17 Musicals The Greatest Sat 18 Musicals The Greatest Sat 18 Musicals Sat 11

7.30pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

Wed 12

We've Got Rhythm

7pm

Fri 14

We Will Rock You

7pm

Sat 15 We Will Rock You

7pm

Sun 16 We Will Rock You

7pm

Mon 17 Exciting Science

11am

Tue 18 The Cinder Path

7.30pm

The Velveteen Rabbit Buddy Holly Wed 19 and The Cricketers

2pm

Wed 19

7pm

Mon 20 Verdict

7.15pm

Thu 20 The Bohemians

Tue 21

Verdict

7.15pm

Fri 21

Wed 22 Verdict

7.15pm

Thu 23 Verdict

7.15pm

Tue 25

Fri 24

7.15pm

Wed 26

7.30pm

Thu 27

7.30pm

Fri 28

Wed 29 Fri 31

Verdict Some Guys Have All The Luck Boogie Wonderland

Sat 22

Sat 29

FEBRUARY Sat 1

Showaddywaddy

7.30pm

Wed 5

Rhythmania

7.15pm

Thu 6

Small Wonders

7.15pm

Fri 7

Rhythmania

7.15pm

Sat 8

Small Wonders

2pm

Sat 8

Small Wonders

4pm

Sat 8

Rhythmania

We've Got Rhythm We've Got Tue 11 Rhythm Mon 10

Sat 29

Grin & Tonic The Simon and Garfunkel Story Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar

2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 2.15pm 7.15pm

MARCH Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5

An Evening with Gary Lineker An Evening with Gary Lineker An Evening with Gary Lineker An Evening with Gary Lineker Johnny Cash Roadshow

7.15pm

Fri 6

7pm

Sat 7

7pm

Tue 10 Barnum

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Wed 11 Barnum

7.15pm

Sun 5

The Drifters

Thu 12 Barnum

7.15pm

Tue 7

An Evening with Aggers 7.30pm

Fri 13

Barnum

7.15pm

Wed 8

Sat 14 Barnum

2.15pm

Sat 14 Barnum

7.15pm

Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sat 21 Sun 22

Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors A Tribute to Ariana and JoJo

7.15pm 7.15pm

Thu 16

7.15pm

Fri 17

2.15pm

Sat 18

7.15pm

Mon 20

6pm

Tue 21

Wed 25 Andrew Newton

7.30pm

Thu 26 Private Peaceful

7.30pm

Lipstick On Your Collar

7.30pm

Wed 22 Thu 23

Sat 28 Open Day Tue 31 Anything Goes

Wed 15

Fri 17

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APRIL Wed 1

Anything Goes

7.15pm

Thu 2

Anything Goes

7.15pm

Fri 3

Anything Goes

7.15pm

Sat 4

Anything Goes

2.15pm

Sat 4

Anything Goes

7.15pm

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Tom Brace: 2pm Brace of Spades Ian Waite & Vincent 7.30pm Simone… Act Two

Sat 11 Easter Parade

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The Glenn Miller Tue 24 and Big Band Spectacular

Fri 27

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An Evening of Entertainment An Evening of Entertainment Woodland Tales with Grandad An Evening of Entertainment An Evening of Entertainment One Man, Two Guvnors One Man, Two Guvnors One Man, Two Guvnors One Man, Two Guvnors One Man, Two Guvnors

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Sat 25 Clinton Baptiste

7.30pm

Wed 29 Hermans Hermits

7.30pm

Thu 30 The Manfreds

7.30pm

KEY Pre-Theatre dining menu offer at the Wharncliffe Restaurant. Two Courses £11.50 per person where you see this symbol.

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COMING SOON TO ROTHERHAM THEATRES CAROUSEL

Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 May

DRACULA VORTICE DANCE Wednesday 13 May

THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC Friday 15 May

I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE Sunday 24 May

THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE Wednesday 27 May

SWAN LAKE Thursday 28 May

THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK Tuesday 16 June

REF: 84294/2019 JANUARY to APRIL 2020 – Brochure produced by RMBC Design Studio Tel: 01709 823550