The Tivoli Theatre What's On Guide Winter / Spring 2023 Edition

WHAT’S ON GUIDE JANUARY - JUNE 2023

AOc PRODUcTIONS PRESENTS

BOOK AND LYRIcS BY L. ARTHUR ROSE & DOUGLAS FURBER BOOK REVISED BY STEPHEN FRY WITH cONTRIBUTIONS BY MIKE OcKRENT MUSIc BY NOEL GAY

WEDNESDAY 31 MAY TO SATURDAY 3 JUNE EVENINGS AT 7.30PM & SATURDAY AT 2.30PM

Tickets: Aberdeen Box Office 01224 641122 | thetivolitheatre.com

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE JANUARY - JUNE 2023 Saturday, 7 January............... THE LEGENDS OF .................................................. AMERICAN COUNTRY Saturday, 14 Sunday, 15 January............... ABERDEEN ACADEMY OF .................................................. PERFORMING ARTS .................................................. PRESENTS: SEUSSICAL JR Friday, 20 January.................. AFTER THE LAST WALTZ Saturday, 21 January ............ CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA Saturday, 28 January ............ 24 HOUR MUSICAL Thursday, 02 February........... DOWN FOR THE COUNT .................................................. PRESENTS: A CENTURY OF .................................................. SWING Friday, 03 February................ BEYOND THE BARRICADE Friday, 10 February ............... HERE COME THE GIRLS Saturday, 11 February........... JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Sunday, 12 February ............. THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF Tuesday, 14 February Wednesday, 15 February...... JANEY GODLEY .................................................. NOT DEAD YET Thursday, 16 February .......... THE BRANDON MCPHEE .................................................. SHOW Friday, 17 - Sunday, 19 February............................. DANCE, COMPETE, ACHIEVE Wednesday, 22 February...... BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS.................................................. THE ROY ORBISON STORY Saturday, 25 February .......... MCFLEETWOOD Sunday, 26 February ............. THE MUSIC OF PRINCE Friday, 03 March ................... DARREN MCGARVEY Saturday, 04 March .............. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE .................................................. LIVE! SCIENCE SAVED .................................................. THE WORLD Thursday, 09 March Saturday, 11 March .............. GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY .................................................. PRESENTS: THE PIRATES OF .................................................. PENZANCE Tuesday, 14 Wednesday, 15 March ......... STEWART LEE: BASIC LEE Friday, 17 March ................... DEREK RYAN ST. PATRICK’S .................................................. DAY CONCERT Sunday, 19 March.................. THE STORY OF GUITAR .................................................. HEROES Wednesday, 22 March - Friday, 24 March ................. WODEHOUSE IN .................................................. WONDERLAND Saturday, 25 March............... DECADES OF ROD STEWART Wednesday, 29 March - Saturday, 01 April ............... ABERDEEN YOUTH MUSICAL .................................................. THEATRE PRESENTS: .................................................. LEGALLY BLONDE Tuesday, 04 April ................... MILKSHAKE! LIVE .................................................. MILKSHAKE MONKEY’S .................................................. MUSICAL

Thursday, 06 April ................. WOMEN IN ROCK Friday, 07 April Sunday, 09 April .................... BEAUTY & THE BEAST - .................................................. FAMILY EASTER .................................................. PANTOMIME Friday, 14 April ...................... COLDPLACE Wednesday, 19 April............. G4 LIVE Friday, 21 April....................... AN EVENING OF JUST JOVI Saturday, 22 April.................. VOICES OF SWING WITH .................................................. DOWN FOR THE COUNT .................................................. ORCHESTRA Sunday, 23 April..................... FOSTER & ALLEN - WE’LL .................................................. MEET AGAIN TOUR Wednesday, 26 April............. FIRST LADIES OF COUNTRY Friday, 28 April....................... DISCO INFERNO Wednesday, 03 May Saturday, 06 May................... JUNIOR ABERDEEN YOUTH .................................................. MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS: .................................................. GREASE SCHOOL EDITION Friday, 12th May..................... THE GEORGE MICHAEL .................................................. LEGACY FEATURING .................................................. WAYNE DILKS Saturday, 20 May................... MOTHER GOOSE - THE .................................................. CRACKING FAMILY PANTO Saturday, 20 May................... MOTHER GOOSE - CRACKS .................................................. ONE OFF Wednesday, 24 May.............. PAUL SMITH: JOKER Thursday, May 25................... SUSIE MCCABE: FEMME .................................................. FATALITY Saturday, 27 May................... FREDDIE & QUEEN .................................................. EXPERIENCE Wednesday, 31 May Saturday, 03 June.................. AOC PRODUCTIONS .................................................. PRESENTS: ME AND .................................................. MY GIRL Tuesday, 06 June Wednesday, 07 June............. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL .................................................. 2 - CRUISING THROUGH .................................................. MENOPAUSE Friday, 09 June....................... THE ABSOLUTELY .................................................. DRAGULOUS SHOW Friday, 16 June....................... BEN PORTSMOUTH: .................................................. THIS IS ELVIS Saturday, 24 June Sunday, 25th June.................. ABERDEEN ACADEMY OF .................................................. PERFORMING ARTS .................................................. PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF .................................................. OZ: YOUTH EDITION Thursday, 29 June.................. FORBIDDEN NIGHTS

Tickets: Aberdeen Box Office 01224 641122 | thetivolitheatre.com

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THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY Saturday, 7 January

The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping country nostalgia. The 2023 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers plus more! The show features 4 fantastic singers who are all accompanied by a superb live band of musicians with that authentic Tennessee sound. With authentic stage set and state of the art production that will transport you all the way to Nashville and back in one night. One thing is for sure if it is Country music you like then this is the only show in town!

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £25.31

ABERDEEN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS:

SEUSSICAL JR

Saturday, 14 - Sunday, 15 January Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat and all your favourite Dr Seuss Characters spring to life on stage in Seussical Jr, a fantastic musical extravaganza. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the story of Horton the Elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called Whos. Norton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that has been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude Mcfuzz never loses faith in him.

Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

TIME: VARIOUS TIMES | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSICAL/FAMILY TICKETS: £15.75 - £13.50

AFTER THE LAST WALTZ Friday, 20 January

Starring the Stevie Agnew Band who bring over 30 years of live experience to this electrifying show celebrating the legendary concert and much-loved film from The Band. After The Last Waltz is a show steeped in musical history and respect for this influential group, playing hits from the movie and more. A night of Americana, folk, blues and classic rock and roll!

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £24.75

WHAT’S ON GUIDE January - June 2023 | thetivolitheatre.com

CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA Saturday, 21 January

Join us for an evening of Chinese music and dance as we celebrate Chinese New Year. Presented by RedPhoenix dance group, Yee’s Hung Ga Kung Fu and much more.

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit 新春快乐兔年大吉 TIME: 7PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSIC / DANCE |TICKETS: £4.50 - £9

24 HOUR MUSICAL Saturday, 28 January

Following on from their success in 2019, Support Local Theatre is delighted to bring you another 24 Hour Musical in aid of Maggie’s Aberdeen and Mental Health Aberdeen. The clock starts ticking at 7.30pm on Friday when the cast, production team and crew discover which show they will perform when the curtain rises just 24 hours later. Join us for an evening with talent from across the North East’s theatre companies as they try to remember lines, dances, and songs. Will it be more farce than fabulous? One thing is for sure, it is a stage experience unlike any other and an awful lot of fun.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSICAL | TICKETS: £22.40

DOWN FOR THE COUNT PRESENTS: A CENTURY OF SWING Thursday, 02 February

Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut London) as they celebrate A Century of Swing. You’ll hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller and vocal classics from singers such as Nat ‘King’ Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, all presented with Down for the Count’s own unmistakable brand of wit and humour.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £25 -£15

Tickets: Aberdeen Box Office 01224 641122 | thetivolitheatre.com

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BEYOND THE BARRICADE Friday, 03 February

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. Featuring many of the best numbers that have made Beyond the Barricade the country’s most popular musical theatre concert!

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSICAL | TICKETS: £28.13

HERE COME THE GIRLS Friday, 10 February

Celebrating some of the finest female artists of all time……featuring Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Annie Lennox, Gloria Estefan, Blondie, Katy Perry, Adele, Abba and Bananarama!! All your favourite songs from your favourite female artists, spanning 5 decades, in one spectacular fun, fast paced, energetic show.

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £25.20

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Saturday, 11 February

Only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family! After nearly two years absence, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is back and better than ever. This year, award-winning Clive John pays respect to the Man in Black, with a brand-new show featuring ‘June Carter’ and the Spirit Band. With favourites such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special and Hurt it’s an emotional journey through Cash’s entire career.

With standing ovations every night, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today, guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

TIME: 7:30 PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £29.25

WHAT’S ON GUIDE January - June 2023 | thetivolitheatre.com

THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF Sunday, 12 February

On a grassy hill, in the middle of the countryside, there lived THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF! They never stopped eating and before long they had eaten everything, they could get their hooves on! The only option is to go looking for more food. So, hold on to your horns and join the three billy goats on their wild adventure as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. But who will they meet along the way as they TRIP TRAP over the bridge? With catchy songs, funky dances to clap along to and a rapping Troll… Lost the Plot Theatrical are proud to present this interactive, family fun show! The perfect half-term treat for the whole family!

TIME: 12:00PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSICAL | TICKETS: £12.50 / £46 FAMILY TICKET

JANEY GODLEY - NOT DEAD YET

Tuesday, 14 February - Wednesday, 15 February Janey Godley is ‘still alive, by popular demand’ with a brand-new show for 2023 and cannot wait to be back doing what she does best! Janey will be supported by Ashley Storrie, the award-winning comedian best known for hosting BBC Radio Scotland’s Friday nights, and guest slot on Breaking The News.

TIME: 8PM | AGE: ADULTS | GENRE: COMEDY | TICKETS: £28.00

THE BRANDON MCPHEE SHOW Thursday, 16 February

Multi award winning Accordionist and Vocalist Brandon McPhee and his 5-piece band are returning to the Tivoli in 2023. The show is a variety of songs and tunes, some his favourites and others requested by people attending his shows. Audiences can expect a mix of Scottish, country, and folk music, and a few surprises as well. It also features vocals from Manson Grant and Geoff McCook, members of Brandon’s 5-piece band.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £24.64

Tickets: Aberdeen Box Office 01224 641122 | thetivolitheatre.com

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HONEST ICE CREAM SINCE 1914

James Rizza & Sons have been making award-winning ice-cream for over 100 years.

Rizza’s of Huntly are a family owned business with recipes, knowledge and expertise handed down over the generations - all stemming from the families direct origins of the Italian Ice Cream Pioneers.

Honesty. Heritage. Provenance and Quality. These are the key values upon which the Rizza’s name and brand have been built. Today the family business is based in Huntly with a state of the art purpose built factory.

Visit one of our shops and sample the honest taste of Rizza’s Ice Cream.

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DANCE, COMPETE, ACHIEVE Friday, 17 – Sunday, 19 February

A fun filled 3 day Performing Arts Competition. Watch dancers from all over the UK compete in all genres of dance, Musical Theatre, Vocal Solos, Duo/ Trio and Group Performances. Which dance school will go home crowned as DCA Ultimate Dance School?

TIME: 8AM| AGE: 4+ | GENRE: DANCE / COMPETITION | TICKETS: £10 SPECTATOR TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS – THE ROY ORBISON STORY Wednesday, 22 February

Fresh from his West End Debut at The Adelphi Theatre Barry Steele returns to celebrate the music of Roy Orbison and his friends. The production will take you on a musical journey in time, as ‘The Roy Orbison Story’ puts a contemporary twist on The Big O’s back catalogue and culminates in a stunningly brilliant accolade as the whole cast comes together to pay homage to the original super group ‘The Traveling Wilburys’.

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £29.81 - £24.75

MCFLEETWOOD

Saturday, 25 February Fantastic tribute to Fleetwood Mac and regarded as Scotland’s No 1 Tribute.

Covering all their iconic songs such as Gypsy, Don’t Stop, Dreams, Go Your Own Way and many more. With authentic costumes and amazing vocals this is a must for all fans!

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £28.13 - £25.88

Tickets: Aberdeen Box Office 01224 641122 | thetivolitheatre.com

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THE MUSIC OF PRINCE Sunday, 26 February

Formerly known as Purple Rain come celebrate the life, legacy, and The Music of Prince, this brilliantly funky show featuring the world class New Purple Celebration delivers a non-stop 2- hour hit packed extravaganza.

Expect to see, hear, and feel all the hits from one of the most loved Artists of all time. 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, Raspberry Beret, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and so many more.

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £33.04

DARREN MCGARVEY Friday, 03 March

If all the best people are in all the best jobs, why is Britain such a f*cking bin fire? Orwell prize-winning author, BAFTA nominated broadcaster and celebrated hip-hop artist Darren McGarvey poses this awkward question and more in a new show centred around his recent book, The Social Distance Between Us. With its unpredictable ask-me-anything format, audience members shape the performance and no two nights are the same. McGarvey’s 60-minute high-wire act confronts the scandal of classinequality with passion, humility, and an optimal dose of humour.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: 14+ | GENRE: COMEDY | TICKETS: £22.50 - £16.88

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE! SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD Saturday, 04 March

Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! They will take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and every one of you have the ability to change our world for the better! Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a selfbuilt Hovercraft! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive.

400% Fun. TIME: 12:30PM & 4PM| AGE: ALL | GENRE: FAMILY / SCIENCE | TICKETS: £18.46 -£17.44 WHAT’S ON GUIDE January - June 2023 | thetivolitheatre.com

GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS:

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Thursday, 09 March - Saturday, 11 March Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st BIRTHDAY, not his 21st year.

How will he resist being forced to endure a life of crime until he is 84 - and will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long?

With bumbling Police, hilarious melodrama, sharp satire and glittering wit, The Pirates of Penzance is as fresh as if it had been written today.

TIME: 7:30M PLUS SATURDAY MATINEE 2:30PM | GENRE: OPERA | TICKETS: £22.50

STEWART LEE: BASIC LEE

Tuesday, 14 - Wednesday, 15 March A BRAND-NEW SHOW! After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode.

One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee. “The world’s greatest living stand-up” (Times) TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: 14+ | GENRE: COMEDY | TICKETS: £27.56

DEREK RYAN ST. PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT Friday, 17 March

Get your St Patrick’s Day off to a golden start as Irish country music sensation Derek Ryan takes to the stage at the Tivoli Theatre on 17th March 2023. The first time Derek and his fantastic band will perform in Scotland in the biggest week in the Irish calendar. Set to play his fan-favourite chart-topping hits ‘Hold On To Your Hat’ ‘Down On Your Uppers’ and ‘God’s Plan’, as well as Derek’s ‘Irish Medley’ arrangement of the biggest songs to come from the Emerald Isle, you are guaranteed to have a shamrockin’ good time with one of Ireland’s bestselling country singer/songwriters.

TIME: 8PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: IRISH / COUNTRY | TICKETS: £28.50

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THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES Sunday, 19 March

Prepare to be blown away by the most amazing guitar riffs of the last 50 years! Featuring an anthology of the most iconic guitar hits from Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

This live guitar fest is renowned for its versatile world-class musicianship, recreating the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising no less than 30 different authentic guitars!

‘Every lick is expertly played by highly experienced, gifted musicians’ – Time Out TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £29.25

WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND

Wednesday, 22 March - Friday, 24 March Cahoots Theatre Company and Bill Kenwright present Wodehouse in Wonderland by William Humble. Starring Robert Daws. Wodehouse entertains us with characters such as Bertie Wooster, Jeeves and Lord Emsworth, sings songs by Broadway legends with lyrics by himself, while dealing with adored wife Bunny and daughter Snorkles. But there is a darker story beneath the fun. Based on the life and writings of P. G. Wodehouse, with songs by Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Ivor Novello, lyrics by P. G. Wodehouse. The play is performed by arrangement with the Wodehouse Estate.

TIME: 2:30PM & 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: PLAY | TICKETS: £27 - £22.50

DECADES OF ROD STEWART Saturday, 25 March

Decades of Rod will take you through Rod Stewart’s career from the start to present day with great costumes and vocals. James Frew is highly regarded as a top tribute to Rod, come see for yourself a must for all fans.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £28.13 - £25.88

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ABERDEEN YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS:

LEGALLY BLONDE

Wednesday, 29 March – Saturday, 01 April

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture

Wed 29th marsat 1st Apr 2023

THE TIVOLI THEATRE NIGHTLY 19:30 SAT MATINEE 14:00 TICKETS AVAILABLE (BOOKING FEE APPLIES) AT: WWW.ABERDEENPERFORMINGARTS.COM

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishow.co.uk

Senior AYMT are back with this fabulously fun musical. “Legally Blonde” is an action packed show with upbeat music, filled with comedy and of course, plenty of pink.

Elle Woods has a lot going for her and hopes for a proposal of marriage from her boyfriend Warner. However, he suddenly ends the relationship so that he can go and study at Harvard Law School but somehow she manages to gain a place at Harvard in order to win him back. She struggles to fit in but manages to figure out there is more to her than just her looks.

TIME: 7:30PM / MATINEE AT 2PM ON SATURDAY, 01 APRIL | AGE:ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSICAL | TICKETS: £20.00 -13.00

MILKSHAKE! LIVE MILKSHAKE MONKEY’S MUSICAL Tuesday, 04 April

Milkshake! Monkey is back and cannot wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!

Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical! This brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed!

TIME: 12PM & 3:30PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: FAMILY | TICKETS: £15.50 - £16.50 PLUS BF

WOMEN IN ROCK Thursday, 06 April

Women In Rock have been wowing audiences across the UK & Europe with their high energy performances. Featuring soaring vocals, choreography, audience interaction, striking costumes and backed by a band of world class musicians, Women In Rock has built a reputation as the leading rock show around. Having performed to audiences of up to 120,000, these women are ready to take you on a spectacular journey through five decades of female rock leaving you cheering for more. Featuring the songs of Cher, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Republica, Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, P!nk, Suzi Quatro, Tina Turner & many more, Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet.

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £27.00

WHAT’S ON GUIDE January - June 2023 | thetivolitheatre.com

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST - FAMILY EASTER PANTOMIME Friday, 07 April - Sunday, 09 April

Be our guest at The Tivoli Theatre this Easter with the tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. Will Belle manage to escape the castle she is held hostage in by the beast or will she manage to break the curse bespoke upon the beast and love him for who he really is? Along the way Belle meets Dame Delilah and Chester who help to prepare her for a magical dinner party.

Will true love prevail or will Gaston get his evil ways?! With sparkling sets, beautiful costumes, and a laugh a minute script filled with songs, dance and magic this promises to be a fantastic fun day out for all the family!

TIME: VARIOUS TIMES | AGE: ALL | GENRE: FAMILY / PANTOMIME | TICKETS: £6.00

COLDPLACE

Friday, 14 April A stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all of Coldplay’s hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise, A Sky full of Stars, right through to their latest hits, Higher Power and My Universe. This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record-breaking live tours - featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show.

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS:

G4 LIVE

Wednesday, 19 April Enticingly addictive, perfectly-pitched entertainment.

The UK’s No.1 classical-crossover vocal quartet extend their exhilarating ‘G4 LIVE’ tour with more dates into 2023!

G4 are thrilled to be back on the road in 2023 performing in many towns and cities never yet reached by the band.

Fans, new and old are enthralled as they cheer, laugh, and cry their way through this masterfully programmed set list that includes classic hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Creep, My Way, Circle of Life & Nessun Dorma All leaving audiences screaming for more, night after night!

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £25, VIP MEET & GREET £59.50

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AN EVENING OF JUST JOVI Friday, 21 April

Just Jovi are Scotland’s number one tribute to Bon Jovi. They will take you back to the heyday of American rock with all the Jovi hits you’d expect, and some back catalogue gems too. You can have a rocking night that precisely recreates the Bon Jovi sound, vibe and, most importantly, the feeling of being transported away by an iconic rock show.

TIME: 8PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £21.84 - £9.50

VOICES OF SWING WITH DOWN FOR THE COUNT ORCHESTRA Saturday, 22 April

The 28-piece Down for the Count Concert Orchestra and vocalists return to Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen with their “sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s” (DownBeat Magazine) as they play timeless classics from The Great American Songbook. Featuring some of the UK’s top emerging musicians and arrangers under the baton of musical director Mike Paul-Smith. The orchestra preserve and protect the musical heritage of these unforgettable songs, whilst also looking to the future by presenting original arrangements of classic standards written by members of the orchestra.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £29.00 - £17.00

FOSTER & ALLEN - WE’LL MEET AGAIN TOUR Sunday, 23 April

International recording artists Foster & Allen are coming to the Tivoli Theatre and look forward to celebrating over 47 years in the music business with their UK Tour in April 2023. It has been 3 years since Mick Foster & Tony Allen have last toured the UK. Mick & Tony will of course be performing all their Hits like “Bunch Of Thyme” (it was the 40th Anniversary in February 2022 that Foster & Allen appeared on Top Of The Pops performing Bunch Of Thyme), Old Flames, Maggie, After All These Years, We Owe It All To You, Mrs. Brown’s Boys, as well as some of their new recordings.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £27 - £25.88

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FIRST LADIES OF COUNTRY Wednesday, 26 April

This is a show for all Country Music lovers, come along and re-live the music, life and stories of two of the greatest female country stars, Patsy Cline & Tammy Wynette.

Featuring Sandy Kelly, the star of London’s West End production ‘Patsy’ and Ireland’s New Queen of Country Music, Recording Star Niamh Lynn.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £26.50

DISCO INFERNO Friday, 28 April

If you ever dreamed of going to New York’s Studio 54, Disco Inferno takes you there – in an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of everything D.I.S.C.O. Featuring the hits of the Bee Gees, Village People, Jacksons, Sister Sledge, Rose Royce, ABBA, Donna Summer, Barry White, Kool and the Gang, Earth Wind and Fire, Gloria Gaynor, Billy Ocean, Weather Girls, Candi Staton, The Trammps, Gap Band, Wild Cherry and more. Pitch-perfect harmonies, a tight-as-Spandex band and slicker-than-Saturday Night Fever choreography combine in one night at the disco you’ll never forget.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £30.38 - £26.63

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SCHOOL EDITION

The Tivoli Theatre Book, Music and Lyrics by

Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey

Film songs "Hopelessly Devoted to You", "You're the One that I Want", "Sandy" and "Grease" used by arrangement with Robert Stigwood

"GREASE School Edition" is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), www.theatricalrights.co.uk

GREASE SCHOOL EDITION

Wednesday, 03 May - Saturday, 06 May Our Junior group are delighted to be staging this family friendly version of “Grease”. Based on the most successful musical film of all time, our juniors are discovering the excitement of this rollicking show that salutes the rock’n’roll era. Gum chewing, wise-cracking girls, hotrod-loving boys, leather jackets, bobby sox and pedal pushers capture the essence of this iconic musical. Bursting with so many favourite hits, this is definitely one that you want to see.

TIME: 7:30PM / MATINEE 2PM ON SATURDAY | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSICAL | TICKETS: £18 - £12

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THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY FEATURING WAYNE DILKS Friday, 12th May

International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show. The former frontman, producer of “Faith” (2017- 2018) and “Freedom!’19” returns with his new production - “The George Michael Legacy” Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for 20 years, dedicating his professional career to pay homage to the late pop phenomenon. He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving 5-star reviews nationwide.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: 14+ | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £28.50 - £20

MOTHER GOOSE - THE CRACKING FAMILY PANTO Saturday, 20 May

Everyone loves Mother Goose but she is not happy as she wants to be beautiful! It just so happens that the evil, self-obsessed Demon Vanity can offer her everything her heart desires but there is a price… she must give up the thing she loves the most: her prized goose!

Starring, the cracking Liam Mellor as Billy Goose, the fabulous Jimmy Burton-Iles in the title role of Mother Goose and The Devilishly Wicked Robert Squire as Demon Vanity. Will fame, fortune, and beauty change Mother Goose? Find out and book your tickets now!

TIME: 3PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: PANTO / FAMILY | TICKETS: £10.00

MOTHER GOOSE – CRACKS ONE OFF Saturday, 20 May

The Adult Panto is Here! Now in its 5th year, and we are delighted to welcome to The Tivoli Theatre Liam Mellor & Hot Rock Productions with Mother Goose… Cracks one off.

Will Mother Goose get glamour, fame, and fortune? Will Demon Vanity rule the world? And will Billy finally get to shag the Princess!

Find out in our fun and filthy Adult Panto for all you BIG boys & girls, so leave the kids at home and grab your tickets for this filthy night out!

Due to high demand early booking is recommended!

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: 16+ | GENRE: ADULT PANTO | TICKETS: £25.00

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PAUL SMITH: JOKER Wednesday, 24 May

Paul smith is back with a brand-new tour! ‘Joker’ is his biggest and funniest tour show to date in which the scouse funny man mixes his trade mark audience interaction with more hilarious true stories from his everyday life. If you have seen Paul live before, you will know to expect hysterics from start. If you have only seen him online then be sure to get your tickets quick for what is guaranteed to be one of the outstanding comedy tours of the year.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: 16+ | GENRE: COMEDY | TICKETS: £25.00

SUSIE MCCABE: FEMME FATALITY Thursday, May 25

Following a hugely successful and critically acclaimed run at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, Susie McCabe is back on the road!

On the back of her TV debuts on Have I Got News for You, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Question Time, Susie also had a sell out Edinburgh Fringe run and supported Kevin Bridges, Frankie Boyle and Jason Manford on their tours. Now she is back with her BRAND NEW show, Femme Fatality.

TIME: 8PM | AGE: 14+ | GENRE: COMEDY | TICKETS:

FREDDIE & QUEEN EXPERIENCE Saturday, 27 May

The Freddie & Queen Experience is always a great night at the Tivoli.

This fantastic show comes full of energy as they recreate one of world’s biggest bands.

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £28.13 £25.88

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AOC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:

ME AND MY GIRL

Wednesday, 31 May – Saturday, 03 June AOC Productions is delighted to present the classic 1930s’ musical Me and My Girl. The wealthy aristocrat Lord Hareford has passed away and his will reveals the shocking news that he has an illegitimate son and, therefore, heir to Hareford Hall. They discover that he is Bill Snibson, a costermonger from Lambeth. Most of the family want nothing to do with him, but the Duchess of Dene is determined to make a gentleman of the young man, but he must part from his sweetheart, Sally. All does not go to the Duchess’s plan and the musical comedy is peppered with classic songs including The Sun Has Got His Hat On and The Lambeth Walk.

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ALL | GENRE: MUSICAL / COMEDY | TICKETS: £25 - £22

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 – CRUISING THROUGH MENOPAUSE Tuesday, 06 June - Wednesday, 07 June

Starring Mary Byrne (X Factor), Annabel Giles (TV Personality), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Susie Fenwick (West End Star), we present Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause. In this hilarious sequel to our smash-hit Menopause the Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas.

So, all aboard and we’ll have you laughing and maybe even crying, as you join us for Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause.

TIME: 6PM AND 8.30PM | AGE: 16+ | GENRE: COMEDY / MUSICAL | TICKETS: £31.50

THE ABSOLUTELY DRAGULOUS SHOW Friday, 09 June

The Absolutely Dragulous Show - The UKs Funniest Drag Duo Sweeties.. Darlings.. Touring Drag Sensations ‘Absolutely Dragulous’ are back on tour in 2023 with a fabulous new show!!

Starring husband and husband stage duo Marilyn Fockhard & Amanda Fockhard (yes you read that right) Yes, you heard that right!.. The UKs Funniest Drag Duo are coming to your local area!!..(screams in fabulous) Expect Side Splitting Comedy..Dazzling Costume Changes... West End Vocals and more makeup than the Kardashians put together!! Book now to avoid disappointment... and make sure you bring a spare pair of knickers...

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: 16+ | GENRE: VARIETY / COMEDY | TICKETS: £22.50

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BEN PORTSMOUTH: THIS IS ELVIS Friday, 16 June

Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to The King of Rock and Roll. Celebrating the life of an iconic showman, come and take a trip down memory lane with barnstorming sets of Elvis’ most loved songs from the 1950s, the iconic ‘68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.

As a versatile guitarist, Ben can seamlessly switch from rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, and soul. With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence like no other. What more could you want!? Come and be blown away by a spectacular evening!

TIME: 7:30PM | AGE: ADULTS, TEENS | GENRE: MUSIC | TICKETS: £30.38

ABERDEEN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS:

THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION Saturday, 24 June – Sunday, 25th June

Follow the yellow brick road to the Tivoli Theatre! Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. An iconic classic, this 1-hour adaptation of the RSC version of The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is suitable for adults and children alike.

TIME: VARIOUS TIMES | AGE: ALL | GENRE: FAMILY / MUSICAL | TICKETS: £15.75 - £13.50

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS Thursday, 29 June

Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age entertainment brings you world class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease. Get ready for your ultimate ‘Forbidden’ night out with two hours of breath-taking action, seductive choreography and our comedian compere for your entertainment. Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, live male vocalists, fire acts, aerial artists and world-renowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in this high-octane show. This fun, sexy & entertaining evening with Forbidden Nights is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

TIME: 7.30PM | AGE: 18+ | GENRE: MALE VARIETY | TICKETS: £27.00

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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

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Please check online at www.thetivolitheatre.com for the latest listings or contact us at the above address.

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