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EASTBOURNE THEATRES

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AUGUST – DECEMBER 2022

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WELCOME TO EASTBOURNE THEATRES ❱ 19

RUSSELL KANE

What a new season we have in store for you! Once more, we bring you a live entertainment programme packed full of drama, live music, comedy, dance, West End musicals and family shows. Not forgetting the annual Devonshire pantomime, Aladdin, it’s going to be pure genie-us! Have you got your tickets for a marvellous adventure Around The World In 80 Days? Our first summer in-house production in three years, we are delighted to be presenting this madcap stage adaptation of the Jules Verne classic. Produced by the same creative team behind the Christmas pantomime, The 39 Steps, Return To The Forbidden Planet and so many more shows, don’t miss it! Drama fans are in for a real treat with new stage productions coming to the Devonshire Park Theatre including Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d , The Shawshank Redemption, Darker Shores and Stepping Out. Comedy lovers are well catered for with Alan Carr, Rob Beckett, Harry Hill, Jenny Éclair, Dawn French, Russell Kane and Jon Richardson.

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No season would be complete without something for all you musical fans, this August we bring you jukebox musical Dreamboats And Petticoats and a brand new actor/musician production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. We complete the year with global phenomenon Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. All this plus, a homecoming gig for Keane lead singer, Tom Chaplin, family favourite The Tiger Who Came To Tea and timeless ballets, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty, we really do offer something for all! We look forward to seeing you soon! CHRIS JORDAN Theatre Director, Eastbourne Theatres

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 5 – Saturday 27 August

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Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

No performances Sun & Mon

104 characters, seven actors, six trains, six boats, four fights, two dances, one sleigh ride, a storm, a circus, a balloon, and an elephant will take to the Devonshire Park stage this summer in this rip-roaring telling of Jules Verne’s classic Around the World in 80 Days. Join Fogg and his loyal valet Passepartout as they journey from London to Brindisi, Bombay, Yokohama, and even the Wild West. From the team responsible for our last summer production, The 39 Steps and Eastbourne’s legendary pantomime this much loved escapade is hilariously brought to life as never before.

TICKETS First 2 Nights £21 all seats Tue – Thu 7.45pm £21, £24.50, £26.50 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £23, £26.50, £28.50 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £21, £23 Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off (Apply 7.45pm only)

Under 16s Half Price

(max 2 per full price adult)

Friends of DPT 25% off (Tues Nights)

Ovation 10% off (max 4 tickets)

Audio described performances. See p.38.

AUGUST

They said it was ridiculous, but Phileas Fogg is fabulously determined as he wagers his whole fortune on the seemingly impossible. Surely no one could circumnavigate the world in just 80 days?!

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CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 August

THE REVIEWS HUB

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

AS SEEN ON TV

THE ACCOMPANYING CHART-BUSTING ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW!

BOOK BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN

THE GOOD TIMES ARE BACK! And so are Bobby, Laura, Sue, Norman and the gang! It’s time to shake off those blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before! Special guest star Mark Wynter joins the cast in this feel-good show inspired by the latest release in the series of smash-hit, multimillion selling Dreamboats & Petticoats albums. Bringing On Back The Good Times is filled with wit, charm and songs from the golden era of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Featuring some of the greatest hit songs ever written from Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, The Walker Brothers and many, many more. 6 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000

Prices inclusive of booking fee

Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS Tue – Thu £18, £24, £30, £34 Fri & Sat £20, £26, £32, £36 Conc £5 off Under 16s £10 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off, 50+ £6 off (All apply top 3 prices)

Ovation £10 off

(Top price, First Night)

WELCOME BUILDING, SHACKLETON HALL Wednesday 10 – Saturday 20 August, 11am & 2.30pm (No performances Mon 15) Friday 12 August, 7pm

An Underwired Production

THE RIGHT ROYAL RUMPUS! By Kali Peacock With original music by Sarah Travis

Join us on a very big adventure at the Royal Ball. The Prince has been captured by two very nasty fairies who won’t let him go unless Princesses Rose and Lilly bring them the Secret of Happiness. There’s only one problem… the Secret is locked firmly inside the Tree of Knowledge and the keys are made of gold. Easy enough to come by, you say? Well, they might be if it wasn’t for the ghastly Grumblesnitch! Lots of laughs are guaranteed in Kali Peacock’s fully inclusive production which places children with disabilities, and those without, at its heart. The show is a fantastic opportunity for all families to come together to enjoy a magical shared experience.

TICKETS £8, conc £5, Family Ticket £22

CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 18 August, 10.30am & 1.30pm

*TICKETS Under 16s £17.50, Adult £18.50, Family Ticket (4 tickets) £68

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee

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AUGUST

FIREMAN SAM

When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus? Join Sam and friends in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show.

CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 August

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A brand new production of the Award Winning West End and Broadway show, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, comes to Eastbourne. Long before she was Carole King, the charttopping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You've Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and The Locomotion. Age guidance 10+

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“BEAUTIFUL IS INDEED… BEAUTIFUL! ONE FINER-THAN-FINE EVENING AT THE THEATRE. IT ROCKS!” Whatsonstage

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“OFFERS NOT ONLY A CATALOGUE OF OUTSTANDING POP HITS, BUT ALSO AN INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING MESSAGE. A JOYFUL QUALITY TO THE WHOLE PRODUCTION… IT’S HARD NOT TO FEEL UPLIFTED” Broadway World Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tue – Thu £20, £26, £30, £34, £37 Fri & Sat £22, £28, £33, £37, £40 Conc £5 off Under 16s £10 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off, 50+ £6 off (All apply Tue – Thu, top 3 prices)

Ovation £10 off top price, opening night

Prices inclusive of booking fee

AUGUST

TICKETS

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CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 20 August, 7.30pm

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE ROD STEWART STORY

Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod a true rock icon, including those infamous moves and all the hits including Handbags & Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing and, The First Cut Is The Deepest. *TICKETS £25

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 28 August, 5pm

ANOTHER… 100 YEARS OF BIG BANDS LEN PHILLIPS SWING ORCHESTRA FEATURING MATT FORD & NICOLA EMMANUELLE.

Back with a whole new programme that once again celebrates a century of swing, not forgetting the great big band singers too, feet will be tapping to the sheer power of this 17-piece swing orchestra. *TICKETS £23

WINTER GARDEN Friday 2 September, 7.15pm

AN EVENING WITH WAYNE DOBSON

Shooting to fame on The Royal Variety Performance in 1989 and with a very successful television career watched by millions, then tragically struck down with Multiple Sclerosis, Wayne Dobson’s mantra is “I’ve got MS, but MS has not got me…. Yet!” After twenty years and a couple of intimate shows during lock-down, he is enjoying a return to performing again. TICKETS £15

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CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 3 September, 7.30pm

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

That’ll Be The Day is back with another incredible show celebrating the golden age of Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop from the 50s to the 80s. Hilarious comedy sketches combine with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship to bring you the ultimate feel good experience that will leave you singing and dancing.

*TICKETS £25.50, £28.50

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Saturday 3 September, 10.30am

SOOTY & FRIENDS

Sooty and the gang are happy to be back in Eastbourne. With help from Martin Duffy, Fizz Wizz Pop, Rebecca Foyle, and Mel Harvey, Richard, Sooty, Sweep and Soo bring lots of fun, mischief, and magic in a show for all the family – plus a chance to meet Sooty and Richard after the show!

TICKETS £12

AN EVENING OF MAGIC PREPARE TO BE AMAZED

A spectacular show featuring grand illusion, discerning mystery, theatrical award-winning magic, entertaining ventriloquism, and laugh out loud comedy. This one-off night promises the best in magic, illusion, comedy and variety from around the world! Suspend your disbelief and allow yourself to be amazed! TICKETS £15

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Saturday 3 September, 7.30pm

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Thursday 8 – Saturday 17 September

MISS M A R P LE R E T U R N S TO TH E STAG E . ..

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Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, is wondering if life has passed her by. Then there is a vicious murder, and Miss Marple must unravel a web of lies, tragedy and danger. But can anything be hidden from Miss Marple, the sweet old lady with a mind like a steel trap? A brand-new production of Rachel Wagstaff’s (Birdsong, The Girl on the Train) acclaimed adaptation produced by the award-winning Original Theatre who brought you Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art, the smash-hit comedy Invincible and the acclaimed Birdsong. Starring Susie Blake as Miss Marple (Victoria Wood's As Seen on TV, Coronation Street, Mrs. Brown's Boys), Sophie Ward (A Very British Scandal, Holby City, Land Girls) and Joe McFadden (Holby City, Heartbeat and Strictly Come Dancing 2017 winner).

Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

No performances Sun & Mon

TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.45pm £23.50, £27, £29 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £25.50, £29, £31 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £23.50, £25.50 Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off (Top 2 prices, 7.45pm only)

Under 16s & Students £10 Under 25s £15 Friends of DPT 25% off (First 2 nights)

Ovation £5 off

(Top price, first night only) Audio described performances. See p.38.

Prices inclusive of booking fee

SEPTEMBER

1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House.

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CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 13 September, 8pm

JON RICHARDSON THE KNITWIT

Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? Best known as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Cats Countdown (Channel 4), watch Jon pretend that these aren't his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one!

TICKETS £25 Strictly ages 14+

CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 20 September, 7.30pm

THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace is set to thrill audiences as he tours his award-winning show, with his incredible band, celebrating the legendary US musician. This live show will transport audiences through a catalogue of Billy Joel’s music, performing more than 30 hits including Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River of Dreams and Piano Man. TICKETS £21.50, £27, £29.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 23 September, 7.30pm

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THE KING’S VOICE STARRING GORDON HENDRICKS

Winner of The World’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist by Elvis Presley Enterprises in Graceland 2017. Gordon shot to fame after winning Stars In Their Eyes, since then he has gone onto keep the spirit of the King alive all over the world, playing to audiences who can’t believe the accuracy of the representation they are seeing live on stage. TICKETS £25, £26.50, £28.50, Over 65s & Under 16s £23.50, £25, £26.50

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THE NATION’S FAVOURITE MOVIE BECOMES AN ACCLAIMED STAGE EVENT

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 26 September – Saturday 1 October

‘ELECTRIFYING IT TRULY IS A MUST-SEE SHOW’ THE OBSERVER

JOE ABSOLOM AS ANDY DUFRESNE

Bill Kenwright presents

BEN ONWUKWE AS ELLIS ‘RED’ REDDING

BASED ON THE SHORT NOVEL BY

STEPHEN KING ADAPTED BY

OWEN O’NEILL AND DAVE JOHNS DIRECTED BY

DAVID ESBJORNSON

Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched… Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security facility. The 1994 feature film starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Joe Absolom’s impressive TV career has barely seen him off our screens in twenty-five years: from EastEnders to Doc Martin, A Confession and The Bay. Ben Onwukwe boasts a 30-year stage career including leading roles with the RSC and the Royal Court, as well as London’s Burning and, more recently in Professor T. Prices inclusive of booking fee

Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS Mon – Thu 7.45pm £23.50, £27, £29 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £25.50, £29, £31 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £23.50, £25.50 Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off Under 25s £15

(Top 2 prices, Mon – Thu 7.45pm only)

Friends of DPT 25% off (First night only)

Ovation 10% off (Max 4 tickets, Mon – Thu)

Audio described performances. See p.38.

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.

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CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 24 September, 7.30pm

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre concert tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis.

TICKETS £26.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 6 October, 7.30pm

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Celebrating over 50 years since the legendary US west coast country rock band The Eagles formed in 1971, The Illegal Eagles return to Eastbourne for another outstanding show with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including Hotel California, Desperado, New Kid In Town and many more.

TICKETS £34.50

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 9 October, 8pm

RICKY ROSS

SHORT STORIES VOL. 2 Ricky Ross, songwriter and lead singer for Deacon Blue returns to the stage with his solo tour in support of his brand new album, Short Stories Vol 2. With Ricky at the piano, he will be performing songs from across his entire career and sharing stories from his forthcoming autobiography Walking Back Home.

TICKETS £29.50

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 October

“It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn”

A mysterious, coded message is received, a warning of imminent danger, drawing Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson into a tale of intrigue and murder stretching from 221B Baker Street to an ancient moated manor house to the bleak Pennsylvanian Vermissa Valley. Faced with a trail of bewildering clues, Holmes begins to unearth a darker, wider web of corruption, a secret society and the sinister work of one Professor Moriarty. Don’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s production with original music, stylish theatricality and magical story-telling for an unforgettable theatrical experience. The game’s afoot!

“ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE, AUDACIOUS COMPANIES WORKING IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH THEATRE”

Thu – Sat 7.45pm Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS Thu – Sat 7.45pm £20, £23.50, £25.50 Sat 2.30pm £18, £20 Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off (Top 2 prices, 7.45pm only)

Under 16s & Students £10 Under 25s £15 Friends of DPT 25% off (First 2 nights)

Ovation 10% off

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Audio described performances. See p.38.

Prices inclusive of booking fee

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

Crammed full of adventure, mystery and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Valley Of Fear is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s thrilling final Sherlock Holmes novel brought to life in this new stage adaptation.

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CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 7 – Sunday 9 October

CLASSICAL BALLET & OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS

NUTCRACKER Friday 7 October

SWAN LAKE Saturday 8 October

SLEEPING BEAUTY Sunday 9 October

Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky performed by a live orchestra and with exquisite dancing from, for the first time in the UK, a ballet company from Moldova with dancers from different countries. Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker continue to capture the hearts and imaginations of generations across the world. With stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets, these ballets are truly captivating pieces of theatre and a wonderful introduction to ballet. 18 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000

Prices inclusive of booking fee

Fri & Sat 7.30pm Sat & Sun 2.30pm

TICKETS £34, £36, £38, £40 Conc £2 off Under 16s £23

CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 13 October, 8pm

RUSSELL KANE THE ESSEX VARIANT!

Russell Kane's bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the two years we’ve just gone through. This highoctane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove laughter really is the best medicine* (*actually, it’s probably hospital medicine). TICKETS £24 Strictly ages 14+

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 14 October, 7.30pm

DAWN FRENCH IS A HUGE TW*T

A statement from Dawn French “This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life… Roll up! Book early to see the telly vicar lady live in front of your very eyes. And ears.”

TICKETS £42, £47

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 15 October, 7.30pm

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TICKETS £35.50, £38.50

Prices inclusive of booking fee

OCTOBER

Led by co-founder Graham Gouldman, the band are back on the road, performing their timeless hits and more, and always with a surprise or two. Eleven top 10 hits, and over 15 million albums sold in the UK alone, enjoy hits including Rubber Bullets, Dreadlock Holiday and I’m Not In Love.

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 16 October, 7.45pm

JENNY ÉCLAIR SIXTY (FFS!)

Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair AKA ‘The Face of Vagisan’ confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Now that it takes 20 minutes of scrolling to find her DOB when she’s filling in forms online, should she celebrate or crawl into a hole? What will her 60’s hold for this 1960’s babe? TICKETS £22.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 20 October, Doors 7pm

TOM CHAPLIN PLUS GUESTS

Tom and his band will be touring the UK this autumn including a hometown gig here in Eastbourne. Coinciding with the release of his new album, Midpoint, Tom began writing these new songs two years ago when Keane’s 2019 Cause and Effect tour was rudely interrupted by the pandemic.

TICKETS £30, £40, VIP £87.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 22 October, 7.30pm

THE THREE DEGREES

Well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows The Three Degrees have been continuously touring for more than 50 years and are still touring to this day. The Three Degrees are Valerie Holiday, Freddie Pool and Tabitha King, supported by Richie Sampson from The Drifters.

TICKETS £28.50

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 October

TABS PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE THEATRE ROYAL, NOTTINGHAM PRESENT

AT LAST... “THE PERFECT MURDER”

“Smart, funny and full of growing suspense, it keeps you guessing till the very end.”

Wed – Sat 7.45pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

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TICKETS

When playwright John Terry invites caustic theatre critic Arthur “Agatha” Christie to help him expose the suspected affair of their respective partners, everything is not quite as it seems, and events take an unexpected and decidedly sinister turn. Come along for a ride back to 1978 with this enthralling West End comedy thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.

Wed – Sat 7.45pm £20, £23.50, £25.50 Thu & Sat 2.30pm £18, £20 Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off

(Top 2 prices, 7.45pm only)

Under 16s & Students £10 Under 25s £15 Friends of DPT 25% off (First 2 nights)

Ovation 10% off (Max 4 tickets)

Prices inclusive of booking fee

OCTOBER

A cunning thriller by Tudor Gates

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 24 – Saturday 29 October

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‘Playfully intelligent, emotionally resonant and scary’ Good Reads

Theatre Royal Windsor & Birdsong Productions present

MAXWELL CAULFIELD

JULIET MILLS

MICHAEL PRAED

Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS Directed by CHARLOTTE PETERS

A gripping and ghostly tale of suspense. It’s Christmas 1875 and Professor Gabriel Stokes (Max Caulfield) takes lodgings at The Sea House cared for by Mrs Hinchcliffe (Juliet Mills), on a desolate stretch of the East Sussex coast. No sooner has he arrived than the troubled history of the house comes to the fore with unexplained and mysterious happenings. Having enlisted the help of Tom Beauregard (Michael Praed) an American spiritualist, the two embark on a terrifying journey to discover the truth. Following the traditions of the finest ghost stories, Darker Shores is a gripping and shadowy tale of suspense. Directed By Charlotte Peters (Birdsong/War Horse/An Inspector Calls) Age guidance 12+ 22 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000

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Mon – Thu 7.45pm £23.50, £27, £29 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £25.50, £29, £31 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £23.50, £25.50 Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off Under 25s £15

(Top 2 prices, Mon – Thu 7.45pm only)

Friends of DPT 25% off (First night only)

Ovation 10% off

(Max 4 tickets, Mon – Thu) Audio described performances. See p.38.

CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 October

Wed – Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

The Rattonians present ND

42 STREET

42nd Street, the ultimate Broadway musical, tells of director Julian Marsh and his upcoming musical, but when the show's star is forced to drop out of the production, Marsh calls on unknown chorus girl Peggy Sawyer, who takes to the stage a "youngster" and comes back a "star". With a classic score of musical theatre standards including We're in the Money, Lullaby of Broadway and 42nd Street, this heart-warming musical provides exceptional tap routines and classic comedy. Fabulous costumes, dance routines and a full orchestra, this show is a firm favourite. Directed by Mark Adams Musical Director Robert Cousins Choreography Jan Lynton, Debbie Adams This is an amateur production

TICKETS Wed 7.30pm £17 Thu – Sat 7.30pm £22, Over 65s & Under 16s £20 Thu & Sat 2.30pm £20

CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 1 November, 7.30pm

DR. RICHARD SHEPHERD Meet forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd who has performed over 23,000 autopsies, including some of the most high-profile cases of recent times. His evidence has put killers behind bars, freed the innocent, and turned open-and-shut cases on their heads. Join Dr Richard Shepherd for an evening which promises to be utterly fascinating. *TICKETS £27 Age guidance 16+

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER

UNNATURAL CAUSES

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CONGRESS THEATRE, 3pm

LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 2022/23 BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH Sunday 30 October 2022 Schubert Overture, Rosamunde Mozart Flute Concerto No. 1 Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Gábor Káli conductor Ana de la Vega flute Everyone knows the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth. But if that’s all you know, you’re in for a musical adventure of a lifetime. Accompanied by Schubert and Mozart, it’s set to be a stunning start to the season. LANDSCAPES AND FAIRYTALES Sunday 11 December 2022 Smetana Vltava Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Kerem Hasan conductor Leia Zhu violin The Lark Ascending is one of the nation’s favourites. With incredible young violinist Leia Zhu, it’ll soar more exquisitely than ever. Conductor Kerem Hasan brings to life Smetana’s musical travelogue and Scheherazade’s tales of adventure and magic. MILOŠ PLAYS RODRIGO Sunday 15 January 2023 De Falla The Three-Cornered Hat: Suite No. 1 David Bruce The Peacock Pavane Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Bizet Carmen Suites Nos. 1 & 2 Bizet Farandole from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 Karen Kamensek conductor Miloš Karadaglić guitar Miloš Karadaglić brings Spanish sunshine to Eastbourne with de Falla’s raw flamenco passion, Bizet’s picture-postcards, and Rodrigo’s magical guitar concerto. Plus, a celebration of musical colour and grace, specially written for Miloš by David Bruce.

POETRY AND PASSION Sunday 12 February 2023 Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy Overture Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Gergely Madaras conductor Zlatomir Fung cello* In this all-Tchaikovsky concert, we begin with the hugely popular Romeo and Juliet Overture, before diving into the drama of the Fifth Symphony. In between, Zlatomir Fung brings out all the brilliance and charm of the Rococo Variations. *LPO Alexandra Jupin Award recipient An annual award for an artist making their debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

ROMANTIC JOURNEYS Sunday 26 March 2023 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 (Scottish) Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 Patrick Hahn conductor Tom Borrow piano In the hands of Patrick Hahn, Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony springs vividly to life: highland mists, warring clans, and melodies as heady as a single malt. And then comes the ‘Everest of Piano Concertos’, played by Tom Borrow. IMAGINARY LANDSCAPES Sunday 16 April 2023 Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture Dvořák Violin Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 3 Chloé van Soeterstède conductor Tai Murray violin From its epic opening to its final, radiant sunset, Brahms’s Third Symphony is the perfect climax to a concert that begins amid the wind and waves of the Hebrides, followed by the soaring melodies of Dvořák’s Violin Concerto.

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TICKETS

£16, £21, £26, £31 Premium Tickets £36 Conc £1 off Groups 10+ 20% off, 20+ 20% off + free ticket for group organiser Up to 25% off Subscriber Discount when booking 3 or more concerts

CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 2 November, 7.30pm

SIXTIES GOLD THE ALL HITS SHOW

The Tremeloes featuring Chesney Hawkes, Herman’s Hermits, Marmalade, Spencer James, Gerry’s Pacemakers and direct from the USA special guest Gary Puckett, from Union Gap, performing all their hits and more in this ultimate 60’s line-up!

TICKETS £39.50

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 4 November, 7.45pm

LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND

THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1’s All Together Now star, Paulus, this brand-new show sees him celebrate Victoria Wood’s unforgettable characters, songs and sketches and the power of friendships forged through laughter. TICKETS £25

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 4 November, 8pm

Rob Beckett is back! It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. Host of Rob Beckett's Undeniable (Comedy Central), star of Sky’s Rob and Romesh Vs and a host of the podcast Parenting Hell, copresented with Josh Widdicombe.

TICKETS £25 Strictly ages 14+

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OCTOBER – NOVEMBER

ROB BECKETT

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Saturday 5 November, 7.45pm

SOMEONE LIKE YOU THE ADELE SONGBOOK

Someone Like You is a live concert performance featuring stunning vocals, a super-talented band and an incredible repertoire of Adele hits from her four recordbreaking albums. Prepare to fall in love again with songs such as Make You Feel My Love, Rolling In The Deep, Easy On Me and many more. TICKETS £26, Under 16s £17

CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 9 November, 7.30pm

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Representing music from every phase of Pink Floyd’s journey, this tour will once again reinforce TAPFS’s dedication to the heritage of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright & Mason. State of the art lighting & video, pinpoint lasers, gargantuan inflatables and flawless live sound that was the benchmark of Pink Floyd shows. TICKETS £32, £45, £101.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 10 November, 8pm

ALAN CARR

Alan’s back on the road with a brand-new stand-up show ‘Regional Trinket’. A lot has changed since Alan’s last tour four years ago, including Alan. Nowadays, it’s all about finding happiness and joy in the small things – why be a national treasure when you can be a Regional Trinket?

TICKETS £27 Strictly ages 14+

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 7 – Saturday 12 November

Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS

This tap-tastic new production is led by Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street, Emmerdale), with Rita Simons (Eastenders, I’m A Celebrity), Harriet Thorpe (The Brittas Empire, Absolutely Fabulous!), Leanne Jones (Hairspray) and Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, Hetty Feather). Prices inclusive of booking fee

(Top 2 prices, 7.45pm only)

Friends of DPT 25% off (First night only)

Ovation 10% off top price (Max 4 tickets)

Audio described performances. See p.38.

NOVEMBER

In a dusty old church hall somewhere in North London, Mavis, a former professional dancer, teaches a troupe of bumbling adult tappers. Before the dancing starts, she must mediate the drama that erupts between this motley but loveable crew. A couple of tantrums and time steps later, it’s love and friendship that unites them all!

Mon – Thu 7.45pm £25.50, £29, £31 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £27.50, £31, £33 Wed 2.30pm £25.50, £27.50 Sat 2.30pm £27.50, £29.50 Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off

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CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 November

The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is working its way back to Eastbourne! This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What A Night, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and Working My Way Back To You. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Olivier Award-winning, original Broadway sensation, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.

HHHHH ‘FIGHT FOR A TICKET TO SEE JERSEY BOYS’ Manchester Evening News

HHHHH ‘OH WHAT A NIGHT’ Express & Star Tue – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS Tue – Thu £26.50, £31.50, £38.50, £44.50, £49.50 Fri & Sat £29.50, £34.50, £41.50, £47.50, £52.50 Conc £5 off Under 16s £10 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off, 50+ £6 off (Apply Tue – Thu top 3 prices)

School Groups 10+ £25 (Tue – Thu) Age guidance 12+

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THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON

THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS

NOVEMBER

SEEN BY OVER 30 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

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CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 12 November, 7.30pm

BOWIE EXPERIENCE

Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the production features all the hits from A to Ziggy and continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to the stage.

TICKETS £27

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 13 November, 7.30pm

HARRY HILL PEDIGREE FUN!

Harry is back with brand-new amazing jokes in an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular. Audiences will meet Harry’s new baby elephant, Sarah, and Ian, The Information Worm. Harry will also be joined by Stouffer the Cat (his famous sidekick) who commented “what can I tell you? When Harry calls you say yes – end of!” TICKETS £32 Age guidance 14+

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 November, 7.45pm

FRIENDSICAL

Friendsical is an original and unique new parody musical inspired by the gang in Friends, the iconic TV show. With original new songs such as (He's her) Lobster!, Richard's Moustache and You're Over Me, When Were You Under Me?, the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention! What could possibly go wrong? Friendsical will feature a surprise guest star. TICKETS £29, £25, £21, Groups 8+ £4 off (Top price only)

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 20 – Tuesday 22 November

HHHH ‘THIS TIGER IS THE CAT’S MEOW’ The Times

HHHH ‘A RARE AND GRREAT ACHIEVEMENT’ Mail on Sunday

HHHH ‘ALL THE FUN OF THE FUR’ Daily Express

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.

Age guidance 3+

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!

TICKETS £15.50 Groups 10+ £10 (1 teacher free in every 10 pupils)

NOVEMBER

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Sun & Mon 1.30pm & 4pm Tue 10.30am & 1.30pm

Running time 55 minutes no interval Prices inclusive of booking fee

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CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 24 November, 7.30pm

80s LIVE!

THE ULTIMATE RETRO CONCERT You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! We will be heading down the Atlanta highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug. The ultimate 80s night out, come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember. *TICKETS £32

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 25 November, 7.30pm

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE CHRISTMAS

Join us on a special journey that is Irish in essence with that added touch of Christmas magic. Featuring all your favourite festive songs being performed live by world class musicians, star vocalists and world champion dancers.

*TICKETS £32, Conc £2 off, Under 16s £5 off, Groups 10+ 10% off

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 25 November, 7pm New Sussex Opera

BELLE LURETTE

Jacques Offenbach NSO Chorus, St Paul’s Sinfonia, c. Toby Purser, d. David Foster Live comic opera, fully staged, new English version. NSO presents another neglected French gem, not performed in UK for 140 years. “A musical testament and a musical marvel” (Operetta Research Centre) TICKETS £26, £33, £38, Students and Under 16s Half Price

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CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 26 November, 7.30pm

ARRIVAL

THE HITS OF ABBA This award-winning show brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn. With fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes, first-class vocals and musicians, the high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Voulez Vous, Waterloo, plus material from the long-awaited album Voyage. *TICKETS £24.50, £26.50, Under 16s £19

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 27 November, 4pm South Coast Ballet present

THE TALES OF BEATRIX POTTER

Bringing together a talented cast of young dancers from across East and West Sussex, South Coast Ballet invite you to celebrate 120 years of the Beatrix Porter stories with Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggywinkle, Jemima Puddle-Duck and all their friends. This is an amateur production. BEATRIX POTTER™© Frederick Warne& Co Limited. All rights reserved

TICKETS £16, under 16s & concessions £12.50, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £50

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 3 December, 7.30pm

The greatest gig that never was – until now! Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to Deep Purple & Led Zeppelin in a show performing more than 30 classic songs. The accent is firmly on entertainment with Ritchie Blackmore’s on-stage antics, Jimmy Pages Twin Neck Guitar and Theremin and a very special Violin Bow Solo!

*TICKETS £25

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee

NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

PURPLE ZEPPELIN

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CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 7 December, 7.30pm

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! Seen by over a million people, now in its 17th year. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane in this live concert spectacular.

TICKETS £34

CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 8 December, 7.30pm

THE ELVIS YEARS AT CHRISTMAS

Experience an Elvis-style Christmas in an evening packed with solid gold classics from the ‘King’, plus all the trimmings to simply deliver a wonderful Christmas time! Two hours of rock ‘n’ roll favourites plus some of the festive melodies that Elvis loved so much.

TICKETS £29, Conc £27

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 10 December, 7.30pm

ROB LAMBERTI

CELEBRATING THE SONGS & MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL AT CHRISTMAS This is a performer in a different league, with some of George Michael’s personal musicians proudly joining Rob’s band, his performances are guaranteed to do justice to one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our time.

TICKETS £27, £31, £34, Under 16s £20, £22, £25, Over 65s £25, £27, £30

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CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 15 & Friday 16 December, 7.30pm

THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW

That’ll Be The Day is back with another timeless Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Show! Completely refreshed year after year, the show combines all of your favourite pop Christmas classics and traditional Christmas songs with hilarious comedy sketches and world-class impersonations. TICKETS £25, £27, £29

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 18 December, 3pm

A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS

LEN PHILLIPS SWING ORCHESTRA & SINGERS With Matt Ford & Julia Sullivan. Nothing says Christmas like Bing Crosby, Michael Bublé and the classic sound of a big band. A seasonal family favourite, with some of the best loved Christmas tunes including Jingle Bells, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer and Silent Night.

TICKETS £23

CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 20 December, 3pm & 6pm

Join us on an immersive magical journey and experience the heart-warming tale of The Snowman, screened with live orchestra, Orpheus Sinfonia, preceded by a festive interactive introduction. With more Christmas tunes than you’ll be able to keep count of, you’ll discover the orchestra and The Snowman as you’ve never seen before. All followed by an opportunity to meet a certain ‘special, snowy, guest’! TICKETS £20, Conc £18, Under 16s £17, Family Ticket £66 (4 tickets, minimum 1 under 16)

Prices inclusive of booking fee

DECEMBER

THE SNOWMAN

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INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US The Congress and Devonshire Park Theatre are close to Eastbourne seafront, only a short distance from the town centre and clearly signposted on all the major routes in to the town. Drive time 30 minutes from Hastings & Bexhill, 40 minutes from Brighton and 1 hour from Tunbridge Wells. Sat Nav postcode BN21 4BW. The venues are a 10-15 minute walk from Eastbourne train station.

PARKING Parking available in College Road pay and display car park. Free on street parking after 6pm.

BOOKING INFORMATION Box Office Opening Times In person and by telephone Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm (Open until 8pm on show days) Sunday 10am – 4pm Box Office In person bookings can be made at the new Welcome Building (next to the Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road) or at Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4BW Devonshire Park box office will be open 2 hours before shows. Phone 01323 412000 Online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Tickets can now be purchased in-person at Seaford TIC. Correspondence Address Eastbourne Theatres Box Office, Welcome Building, Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BP

CONCESSIONS, DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS Only one discount per ticket. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Where indicated concessions apply to over 65s, jobseekers, people with disabilities, students in full-time education, under 16s and 25s. Where concessionary tickets have been purchased suitable ID may be requested. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Family Ticket 2 adults + 2 under 16s unless otherwise indicated. 38 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000

Children under 2 are welcome at family productions. A £2 ticket will apply to shows considered suitable and is subject to change, otherwise standard prices will apply.

BOOKING FEE On selected shows a per ticket booking fee is included in the advertised ticket price. For many incoming productions, the majority of the ticket income is paid to the production company or promoter. The booking fee is entirely retained by the venue. All tickets are non-refundable. For full terms and conditions please visit our website.

ACCESS Please ensure you notify us of any special requirements at time of booking. Eastbourne Theatres operate a free scheme for those who need an Essential Companion to be with them at a show in order to assist them. Application forms available from box office or at www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk l Wheelchair spaces, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Blue Badge parking near to venues l Infrared Hearing & Induction Loop System l Ramp access to Box Office l Patron Lift to all floors at Congress Theatre via Welcome Building l Guide Dogs welcome l Orientation tours available on request l Brochures available in audio format l Audio Description provided by Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre Friday evenings and Saturday matinees of week-long productions. Check website for details. Eastbourne Theatres is funded by Eastbourne Borough Council with support from Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre fodpt.org.uk All details correct at time of going to print. Designed & Printed by The Graphic Design House | www.tgdh.co.uk

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