New Alexandra Theatre: Spring 2016 Brochure by New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

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Andrew Lister (third from right) with cast members of Hairspray

Welcome to the New Alexandra Theatre. Since 2013 over £1,000,000 has been spent in rejuvenating our Theatre building, and we are now thrilled to unveil the latest in this line of exciting developments. Our aim is to ensure the New Alex delivers an unrivalled customer experience that’s every bit as World Class as the performers on stage. The highlight has to be our new Piano Bar which has transformed the theatre-going experience, creating a more spacious environment to enjoy a drink whilst being entertained by our resident pianists. The bar is open 90 minutes prior to each performance and will also be open after the show on certain performance nights. Our new pre-visit emails which you will now receive include all the necessary information you need to help make your visit as smooth and enjoyable as possible. With a packed programme of shows well into the New Year there are plenty of reasons to visit. If you have not already booked for our Christmas season with the multi-award winning musical Hairspray be sure to do so soon, as tickets are going fast. The feel-good fun continues into 2016 with the flamboyant favourite Rocky Horror Show and the ‘biggest magic show in decades’ Impossible which is set to trick, astound and amaze you in February. We are pleased to continue delivering world class drama, including the brand new production of Private Lives starring Tom Chambers and the sparkling new stage play with music Breakfast at Tiffany’s, starring the multi award-winning Pixie Lott. If you have not yet experienced our VIP Ambassador Lounge I would highly recommend this as an added treat. With drink inclusive packages from just £15 our hosts will look after you in this luxurious setting throughout your visit to make your experience truly special. With so much to look forward to, I look forward to welcoming you very soon.

Andrew Lister General Manager

diary november Guys and Dolls

Tue 24 Nov - Sat 5 Dec

december Gangsta Granny

Mon 7 - Sat 12 Dec

Hairspray

Mon 14 Dec - Sat 2 Jan

january The Johnny Cash Roadshow Thu 14 Jan

Beyond The Barricade Fri 15 Jan

One Night of Elvis Sat 16 Jan

Back To Bacharach Thu 21 Jan

One Night of Rock Fri 22 Jan

ABBA Mania Sat 23 Jan

Rocky Horror Show Mon 25 - Sat 30 Jan

february Jack and the Beanstalk Thu 4 & Sat 6 Feb

Circus of Horrors

American Idiot

Sun 6 Mar

Tue 10 - Sat 14 May

Thriller Live

Frankly Sinatra

Mon 7 - Sat 12 Mar

Sun 15 May

Goodnight Mister Tom

Save The Last Dance For Me

Tue 15 - Sat 19 Mar

Mon 16 - Sat 21 May

Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks & Incredible Invaders

Jackie The Musical

Tue 22 - Sat 26 Mar

Heartbeat Mon 28 Mar - Sat 2 Apr

april Rehearsal for Murder

Tue 24 - Sat 28 May

june Tom - A story of tom JOnes the Musical Wed 1 - Sat 4 Jun

That’ll Be The Day

Mon 4 - Sat 9 Apr

Wed 8 Jun

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Bobby Davro

Wed 13 Apr

Thu 9 Jun

Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Grumpy Old Women

Thu 14 Apr

Ireland’s Call Fri 15 Apr

Ken Dodd - Happiness Show Sat 16 Apr

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Mon 18 - Sat 23 Apr

Fri 10 Jun

The Orbison Story Sat 11 Jun

BMOS presents Calamity Jane

Tue 14 - Sat 18 Jun

End of the Rainbow Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jun

Gangsta Granny

Simply The Best Divas!

Tell Me On A Sunday

Private Lives

Keith Barry - Brain Hacker

Mon 8 - Sat 13 Feb

Mon 25 Apr

Impossible

Menopause - The Musical

Tue 16 - Sat 20 Feb

Tue 26 Apr

Tosca

Julian Clary The Joy of Mincing

La Voce

march Meat Loaf Greatest Hits Tour

Wed 27 Apr

Puppetry of the Penis

Tue 1 Mar

Thu 28 Apr

The ELO Experience

The Carpenters Story

Thu 3 Mar

Fri 29 Apr

The Drifters

Showaddywaddy

Fri 4 Mar

Sat 30 Apr

The Sensational 60s Experience

may Bad Jews

Sun 7 Feb

Sun 28 Feb

Sat 5 Mar

Sun 24 Apr

The Illegal Eagles

Mon 2 - Sat 7 May

Tue 28 Jun - Sat 2 Jul

july Footloose

Mon 4 - Sat 9 Jul

The Charlie Chaplin Story Thu 14 Jul Fri 15 Jul Sat 16 Jul

that’s entertainment tue 19 - sat 23 jul

september Sister Act

Mon 12 - Sat 17 Sep

october The Mousetrap

Mon 31 Oct - Sat 5 Nov

A cast and orchestra of over 40 is led by Olivier Award-winning actress Sophie Thompson as the long-suffering Miss Adelaide and Olivier Award-winning actor David Haig as Nathan Detroit, alongside Jamie Parker reprising his terrific Sky Masterson and Siubhan Harrison as the pious Salvation Army sergeant, Sarah Brown. This sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘exhilarated’ (THE GUARDIAN) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. With dazzling choreography by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright (Singin’ in the Rain and Barnum) and direction from the celebrated New Yorker, Gordon Greenberg, this is one feel-good show you won’t want to miss. Don’t leave it to Lady Luck! Guys and Dolls plays at the New Alexandra Theatre from 24 Nov for 2 weeks only. book now!

TUE 24 NOV - sat 5 dec Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm access performances See page 38 C G S A Details page 39 Tickets from £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories

‘From the masters of children’s theatre’ metro

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure - it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny! From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best selling author for children. ‘I am over the moon that ‘Gangsta Granny’ is coming to the stage. It’s the most popular of all my books and I am sure this production by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company will delight not just children but their parents and of course grandparents’ David Walliams

Prior to London

mon 7 - sat 12 dec Mon 1.30pm & 7pm Tue - Fri 10am & 1.30pm Sat 10.30am, 2.30pm & 7pm Tue 28 Jun - Sat 2 Jul Tue - Thu 10am & 1.30pm Fri 10am & 7pm Sat 10.30am, 2.30pm & 7pm children Tickets from £16.50 (£18.40 online/phone)

relaxed performance R Sat 2 Jul 10.30am C G F S A Details page 39 Tickets from £22.50 £24.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (exluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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David Walliams does not appear in this production. Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011. Cover lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010

The smash-hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK and Ireland with a brand new production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away! It’s Baltimore 1962 and Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (BBC1 Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad, and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane. Don’t miss this all star cast in an irresistible feel good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now! Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

Mon 14 Dec - Sat 2 Jan 14 - 19 Dec Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm 21 - 26 Dec Mon - Wed & Sat 7.30pm, Tue, Wed & Sat 2.30pm 28 Dec - 2 Jan Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm access performances See page 38 C G S A Details page 39 Tickets from £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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the world’s favourite rock N roll musical

richard o’brien’s

★★★★★ ‘fresh, subversive, essential’ daily telegraph SEP 2015

★★★★★ ‘it rocks!’

daily star sunday

starring

Diana Vickers

Ben Freeman

Paul Cattermole

(Little Voice, X Factor) as Janet

(Wicked, Emmerdale) as Brad

(S Club 7) as Eddie/Dr Scott

LIAM TAMNE

with (Phantom of the Opera, The Voice) as FRANK N FURTER DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking tour, live cinema screening and television broadcasts around the world, Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! Be warned, this show has rude parts!

don’t dream it be it! Ages 14+

Mon 25 - Sat 30 Jan Mon - Thu 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm UNDER 25s & STUDENTS £15 tickets Fri 5.30pm (A - C) (£17.90 online or by phone)

C G Details page 39 Tickets from £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘COWARD’S MASTERPIECE’ the independent

Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife)

‘TWO HOURS OF COMIC BLISS’ t h e da i ly t e l e g r a p h

Directed by Tom Attenborough Written by Noël Coward A major new production of Noël Coward’s best loved and multi award-winning comedy. This glittering production of one of the greatest plays of all time, includes Olivier Award nominated TV and stage star TOM CHAMBERS (star of Top Hat the musical and Strictly Come Dancing winner) as the lovable and charming Elyot and Laura Rogers (Tipping the Velvet) as the unconventional and vivacious Amanda. Also starring Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife, Fresh Meat and Siblings) and Richard Teverson (Downton Abbey). An elegant evening of wit and glamour that bubbles with sex and promises to be a deliciously delectable and unforgettable classic. Quotes from previous productions

Richard Teverson (Downton Abbey)

mon 8 - sat 13 feb Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm earlybird booking offer Free ice cream and programme if booked by 18 Dec (A & B) C G S B Details page 39 Tickets from £13.50 £15.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘As a group booker I would like to say that the service that we have received has been excellent.’ Maggie Jephcott, Spice

TO BOOK Call 0844 871 3031 (Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm) or email birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com Shows marked with G throughout the brochure have a groups discount available

All offers and prices are subject to terms, conditions, availability and can be withdrawn without prior notice.

the world’s greatest illusionists live on stage

‘doesn’t miss a trick’ the daily telegraph

Impossible, the most dangerous show Birmingham has ever seen, arrives at the New Alexandra Theatre this spring. See the world’s greatest illusionists live on stage in a magic spectacular that will thrill and amaze audiences of all ages. Fusing death-defying stunts, technological trickery, grand stage illusions and close-up magic in a fast-paced breath-taking performance, Impossible charts the evolution of magic through the past 100 years culminating in slick contemporary street magic. Fresh from its ground-breaking run in the West End, prepare to be mesmerized and baffled as Impossible brings together world-class performers showing off a stunning range of magical artistry; from astonishing acts of epic proportions to dumbfounding sleight of hand. Whatever you do, don’t try this at home! *Half price ticket for under 16s, up to 2 children’s tickets with one full price paying adult. Bands A-C (Tue -Thu) limited availability. Impossible is suitable for all ages 6+

tue 16 - sat 20 feb Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm C G S Details page 39 Tickets from £15 £16.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Theatre Tours

opera and ballet international presents

an ellen kent production WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, HIGHLY PRAISED CHOrUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go backstage at the New Alex? Why not book one of our upcoming theatre tours? See the dressing rooms that have housed the stars, visit the backstage areas that are the workhouse of theatre life and finally step onto our stage and in doing so join with some of the greats of English theatre.*

Next Tours

Sat 28 nov Sat 19 dec Sat 30 jan Sat 12 mar

Sat 2 apr Sat 23 apr Sat 21 may Sat 4 jun

Tours run from 10.30am - 12 noon

Prices

AN EXPLOSION OF LOVE AND TREACHERY This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly bloodcurdling villain. A magnificent new set with towering marble pillars, fabulous costumes, and featuring a boys’ choir with a shepherd boy’s solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

SUN 28 FEB 7.30pm

£5 per person ATG Theatre card £1 off

C G S Details page 39

Tours must be booked in advance by calling ATG Tickets on 0844 871 3011 or in person at the Box Office.

Tickets from £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

For bespoke group tours please email birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com or call our Groups Department on 0844 871 3031 to arrange. (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) *Access to the stage is not always possible due to visiting company policy. Please note the tour covers all parts of the theatre and this includes many stairs. The use of photography or video recording is not permitted on the tour.

Save with your E Sung in Italian with English surtitles

£5.50 off (Prem & A)

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the legend lives on! paul walden & derek nicol for flying music in association with adrian grant for key concerts present

★★★★

‘A TOTAL BLAST. The staging and constant brilliance of the musicians keep us riveted. A WONDERFUL SHOW’ whatsonstage.com

★★★★ ‘You can’t beat it!’

evening standard

‘iMMENSELY ENJOYABLE’ the independent

Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking 7th year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Seen by over 3 million people in 30 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget. Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band, including: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t Care About Us, Dangerous, Heal The World and Thriller, plus many more! Photo of previous cast member

MON 7 – SAT 12 MAR Mon - Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm C G Details page 39 Tickets from £14.75 £16.65 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Save with your E £10 off Mon - Wed & Fri 5pm (Prem & A)

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THE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION

★★★★

‘tugs at the heartstrings’ guardian

★★★★

‘enchanting’ independent

★★★★ ‘spellbinding magic.

tender and traumatic, poignant and powerful’ sunday express

★★★★ ‘it ends as children’s

theatre should. adults audibly sniveling and children breathlessly attentive’

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tue 15 - sat 19 mar Tue - Sat 7pm Wed & Thu 1.30pm Sat 2.30pm The Olivier award-winning Chichester Festival Theatre production of Goodnight Mister Tom returns to the stage starring David Troughton (The Archers). Now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London. Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and commended for the Carnegie Medal, Goodnight Mister Tom is now a worldwide literary favourite and BAFTA award-winning TV film (starring John Thaw), and continues to inspire audiences and bring generations together.

over 60s & students midweek matinee £17.50 Wed & Thu 1.30pm (A - C) (£19.40 online/phone)

C G S F Details page 39 Tickets from £12.50 £14.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Save with your E £7.50 off Tue (Prem & A) £5 off Wed & Thu (P rem, A & B)

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history with the nasty bits left in!

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories Live On Stage. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Groovy Greeks From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!

tue 22 - sat 26 mar Tue - Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri & Sat 2.30pm & 6.30pm children £5 off per ticket C G F S Details page 39 Tickets from £12.75 £14.65 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Incredible Invaders The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns!

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ITV’s popular TV show live on stage! David Graham Entertainment Ltd In conjunction with ITV presents

STARRING

DAVID lonsdale & steven blakeley With more names from the TV cast to be added soon For the first time ever ITV’s popular Sunday evening ‘60s police drama, Heartbeat, comes to the stage starring members of the TV cast. Heartbeat ran for 18 years from 1992 to 2010 with audiences regularly exceeding 10 million viewers and was constantly in the top five TV programmes across all the channels. Now it comes to the stage in this touring production which, with use of video footage and a clever set, recreates the atmosphere of the 1960s rural Yorkshire settings. Come and see David Stockwell, Gina Ward, PC Geoff Younger and a number of other of the most popular characters in a two hour live stage production with a brand-new script. Take yourself back to the 60s, with all the great music which was always a feature of the TV series, in this excellent production.

mon 28 mar - sat 2 apr Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm over 60s, students & unemployed midweek matinee Best available £15 Tickets (A - C) (£16.90 online/phone)

C G S Details page 39 Tickets from £15 £16.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Following ten years of the Agatha Christie Theatre Company A new chapter - from the writers of Murder, She Wrote BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THE CLASSIC THRILLER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

ROBERT DAWS AMY ROBBINS ROBERT DUNCAN SUSAN PENHALIGON STEVEN PINDER lucy dixon and

BEN NEALON IN A MURDER MYSTERY BY THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE ‘ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DETECTIVE SHOWS OF ALL TIME’ THE TELEGRAPH DIRECTOR

ROY MARSDEN Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link, whose work includes the mystery series Murder, She Wrote and Columbo. The star cast includes leading stage and TV actor Robert Daws, best known for The Royal and Outside Edge, and his wife and co-star from The Royal, Amy Robbins, who also starred in Blood Brothers in the West End; and from the record breaking Agatha Christie Theatre Company, Robert Duncan, best known for Drop the Dead Donkey, Susan Penhaligon who starred in the gripping drama Bouquet of Barbed Wire and Ben Nealon from ITV’s award winning Soldier Soldier. Joining them are Steven Pinder from Brookside and Lucy Dixon from Waterloo Road. Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...

mon 4 - sat 9 apr Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm over 60s midweek matinee £17.50 Tickets (A & B) (£20.40 online/phone)

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Colin Ingram and Peter Kane present a Curve Leicester Production

Directed by Nikolai

Foster

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring the multi award-winning Pixie Lott as Holly.

Mon 18 – Sat 23 Apr Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm C G S Details page 39 Tickets from £15 £16.90 online/phone

Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Awardwinning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with.

Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany’s window.

£10 off Mon (Prem, A & B) £5 off Tue - Thu (A - C)

Ages 15+ Photograph by Uli Weber

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The west end hit comes to Birmingham

Bad Jews enjoyed its UK premiere in Bath as part of the Summer Season 2014, where it opened to a raft of superlative reviews. This ‘blisteringly funny play’ (sunday times) then transferred to London’s St James Theatre where it became the best-selling play in the theatre’s history, followed by an extended run at the West End’s Arts Theatre where the packed houses and rave reviews continued. Don’t miss the chance to experience a night like no other.

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A beloved grandfather has died, and a treasured family heirloom with religious significance is up for grabs. But who is most deserving of it? Bossy, overbearing, fanatically religious Daphna? Her wealthy cousin Liam, who’s just returned from skiing with his non-Jewish girlfriend Melody? Or Jonah, his brother, who would prefer not to get involved in the fight?

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A Manhattan apartment becomes the setting for a viciously hilarious brawl over family, faith and legacy as the contenders set at each other’s throats on the night after the funeral.

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Direct from a critically acclaimed London run The Telegraph

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JOE ARMSTRONG GREEN DAY LYRICS BY BILLIE ARMSTRONG AND MICHAEL MAYER BOOK BY BILLIE JOE HED BY RACKY PLEWS ED AND CHOREOGRAP

MUSIC BY

DIRECT

starring x-factor finalist

AMELIA LILY

Green Day’s explosive, award-winning Broadway musical American Idiot is now touring across the UK in 2016, direct from a hugely successful and critically acclaimed London run. Winner of two Tony Awards and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer. ®

US rock band Green Day released their American Idiot album back in 2004. Inspired by epic rock operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar and The Who’s Tommy, the album soon went multi-platinum, winning a Grammy for Best Rock Album. This thrilling new musical has had Green Day fans in rapture and introduced a generation of theatregoers to their powerful and moving musical style. Follow the show @UKAmericanIdiot

Recommended ages 14+ Quotes and production images from 2015 London production. Photos by Darren Bell.

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FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS

the greatest summer holiday of their lives!

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN FEATURING THE CLASSIC HITS OF DOC POMUS & MORT SHUMAN

a TEENAGER IN LOVE, SWEETS FOR MY SWEET, HIS LATEST FLAME, VIVA LAS VEGAS, HERE I GO AGAIN, SUSPICION, save the last dance For me and many more

This nostalgic, feel-good journey will take you back to music’s golden era, the ‘music and magic’ of the early ‘60s, as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ’63. For the first time without their parents the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air Force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

‘A FEEL-GOOD ‘JUKEBOX’ MUSICAL DELIVERED IN RIP-ROARING STYLE’ the telegraph Photos include previous cast

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packed with 70s hits

Starring

JANET DIBLEY

(The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends)

Jackie ® © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2016

Once there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook, when teenage girls waited with bated breath by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie Magazine. In Jackie The Musical we revisit those heady days, and tell the story of a recent divorcée who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals. The quizzes, the fashion tips, the ‘do’s and don’ts on first date’ and above all the Cathy and Claire problem pages are all eagerly devoured by our plucky heroine as she revisits the dizzy world of the teen bible. With her ex and a handsome new guy in tow, the valuable lessons she learnt as a girl begin to influence her future and Jackie discovers the one person in control of her life is her. Starring Janet Dibley (The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends), Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley (Ragtime, Bread) and Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders, The Archers), Jackie the Musical is accompanied by a pulsating sound track of classic 70’s hits. Thrill once more to the unmistakable sounds of pop idols Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Marc Bolan and many more. Written by Mike James and directed by Anna Linstrum, with original choreography by Arlene Phillips, this fun and feisty night out is a must see.

Ages 12+

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The brand new Tom Jones musical

Theatr na nÓg presents a TNN Production

‘Clever, pacey, sassy and sexy’ Essential Magazine

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Step back in time to the dance halls, working men’s clubs and recording studios of the ‘60s where the legend of Tom Jones was born: a Valleys boy with a heart-stopping voice who dreamed of making the big time, no matter what it took. This inspirational story of self-belief and determination is performed live on stage by a phenomenal cast of actors and musicians, celebrating an ordinary man with an extraordinary talent who became a superstar on a world stage. Featuring hits of the era including Ghost Riders in the Sky, Spanish Harlem and Lucille, we track Tom’s climb to stardom. Ending with some the hits that made him one of the most charismatic stars of the day: It’s Not Unusual, Delilah, Green, Green Grass of Home, What’s New Pussycat and more. Ages 12+ (No under 2s). Contains strong language.

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Birmingham’s bmos musical theatre company presents

Following the critical acclaim of South Pacific and Fiddler on the Roof, Birmingham's very own BMOS Musical Theatre Company returns to the New Alexandra Theatre with the massive musical comedy Calamity Jane. Follow in the footsteps of Doris Day and Howard Keel, sing-along to the Deadwood Stage, Black Hills of Dakota and Secret Love and knock your Stetson off at the antics of Calam and her posse of all singin’ all dancin’ cowfolk.

Good times are guaranteed in Deadwood so get those tickets early, yeeha! Adapted by RONALD HANMER and PHIL PARK From the stage play by CHARLES K. FREEMAN after WARNER BROS. film written by JAMES O'HANLON Lyrics by PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER Music by SAMMY FAIN This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD

★★H★★ GC JEL Productions on Carousel 2013

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The Award-winning Broadway & West End hit

Starring

Lisa Maxwell (Loose Women, The Bill)

Peter Quilter

THE JUDY GARLAND STORY Join Judy as she makes her explosive London comeback at the height of the swinging sixties. This fiercely funny and emotionally charged play finds the once glittering star sparring with her new fiancé, her devoted accompanist and her own demons. Filled with Garland’s legendary tenacity, razor sharp wit and a voice we only hear once in a generation. Featuring Garland’s most memorable songs: The Man That Got Away, Come Rain Or Come Shine, The Trolley Song and, of course, Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ The Times

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‘One of the greatest musical performances I have ever witnessed’ The Daily Telegraph

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the LEGENDARY 80s musical sensation returns

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‘It’s a blast’

‘outstanding’

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GARETH GATES Everybody Cut Loose as the explosive Rock ’n’ Roll musical Footloose bursts on to the stage in 2016. With a dynamic cast, this fast-paced show is not only packed full of amazing dance but serves up some classic 80s hits, including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It for the Boy & of course the unforgettable title track Footloose. This four-time Tony Award nominee musical is not to be missed.

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The greatest hits of the ‘30s,‘40s & ‘50s

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The sell out smash-hit That’s Entertainment is a dazzling song and dance extravaganza paying homage to the greatest composers of our time including music by Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, as well as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter from films such as High Society, Singin’ in the Rain, Some Like it Hot, South Pacific and many more. With glorious costumes, sumptuous music and an award-winning cast of singers and dancers, this is sure to be the feel-good show of the summer.

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Sing out and dance for the all-new production

the world’s favourite murder wmystery

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The smash-hit musical comedy returns to the UK with a brand new production. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feelamazing musical comedy based on the smash-hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around.

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The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances in London. This record-breaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand in 2016 starring Louise Jameson (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Doc Martin) as Mrs Boyle. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be?

‘A truly entertaining classic thriller’ The Sunday Times

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special events the johnny cash roadshow

thu 14 jan 7.30pm tickets from £19 £21.90 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £4 off (A & B) G The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! Welcome back The Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer-songwriter Clive John. Now an even bigger show than ever! Introducing the Carter Sisters and brass section the JC Horns accompanied by emotive screen visuals.

beyond the barricade

Fri 15 Jan 7.30pm tickets from £21.25 £24.15 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) G Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity.

one night of elvis

sat 16 Jan 7.30pm tickets from £21 £23.90 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A & B) C G There are Elvis tributes and then there’s Lee Memphis King. In this brand new show for 2016, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist - Lee Memphis King, presents the ultimate tribute to The King - celebrating the entire career of the musical legend.

back to bacharach

thu 21 jan 7.30pm tickets from £20 £22.90 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) G C Back to Bacharach celebrates the music of composer Burt Bacharach, who together with Hal David penned some of the most iconic hits of the 20th Century. Songs featured in the show include Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, I Say A Little Prayer For You, What’s New Pussycat? and Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more.

one night of rock

Fri 22 Jan 7.30pm tickets from £25.75 £28.65 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C G Four frontmen, a superb band and an awesome laser show bring you 48 air-punching anthems from Bon Jovi, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Meat Loaf, Guns n’ Roses, Iron Maiden, The Stones, The Who, AC/DC, Status Quo, Dire Straits, Jimi Hendrix, Whitesnake and more. www.easytheatres.com

abba mania

Sat 23 Jan 7.30pm tickets from £15.50 £18.40 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A- C) C Abba Mania brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then Abba Mania is for you! So dig out those platforms and dust down those flares.

jack and the beanstalk thu 4 feb 7pm sat 6 feb 1pm adult tickets £14 Children £7 Jack and the Beanstalk is the 30th annual charitable pantomime production presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers as part of its Community Affairs Programme. The show is being brought to life by around 200 PwC staff, both on stage and behind the scenes. Every year, the audience is thrilled by the show! By buying a ticket, you will help PwC bring school children, community groups and charities for free.

simply the best divas!

sun 7 feb 7.30pm tickets from £25.75 £28.65 online/phone C G Starring X-Factor’s Amelia Lily and Niki Evans comes a new live concert spectacular featuring the biggest hits of the world’s most celebrated divas. Join the ultimate concert experience with your favourite divas and classic tracks such as Like A Virgin, Single Ladies, Spinning Around, Chain Reaction and many more!

steve steinman’s

meat loaf greatest hits tour tue 1 mar 7.30pm tickets from £24 £26.90 online/phone Steve Steinman delivers the best of the best from Meat Loaf’s catalogue of albums. With an incredible stage set and superb band the show will have you on your feet to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits including Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Anything For Love, Bat Out of Hell and many more!

the elo experience 10th anniversary tour Thu 3 Mar 7.30pm tickets from £23 £25.90 online/phone

The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

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special events the drifters Stand By Me 2016 Tour fri 4 mar 7.30pm tickets from £27 £29.90 online/phone C The Stand By Me 2016 Tour sees the legacy of this phenomenal brand continue with the current line-up. This impactful show (that’s full of surprises) brings many of the greatest hits Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Down on the Beach, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book along with tracks from their new album release on the Warner/Atlantic label.

The Sensational 60’s Experience

sat 5 Mar 7.30pm tickets from £27 £29.90 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (A & B) C This is the must see ‘60s extravaganza for 2016. Original classics performed by five of the most influential artistes of the ‘60s starring. Chris Farlowe, Hermans Hermits, Steve Ellis (voice of Love Affair) New Amen Corner, Union Gapuk. Hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers.

circus of horrors Welcome To The Carnevil

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The latest incarnation is set in Victorian London in 1899, Jack the Ripper was still at large and this was the age of the Freakshow. A young girl dreamt of running away to join the Circus only to see her dream become a nightmare in a decrepit and corpse ridden Carnevil.

the chicago blues brothers

wed 13 apr 7.30pm tickets from £24.50 £27.40 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (A) C G The legendary Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring the very best blues, motown, soul and comedy from both Blues Brothers movies including classics hits from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more!

mercury the ultimate queen tribute

thu 14 apr 7.30pm tickets from £20 £22.90 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C Winners of the National Tribute Awards 2013, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen. The show includes fantastic and authentic performances of the most popular Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more. www.mercuryqueentribute.co.uk

ireland’s call two countries. one love.

fri 15 apr 7.30pm tickets from £26 £29.90 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C Ireland’s Call is a new musical adaptation of the critically acclaimed show Essence of Ireland. Inspired by true events, the show follows the journey of a young man who leaves behind his childhood sweetheart and his homeland, in search of a better life in America. Can their love survive the Atlantic divide? www.irelandscallthemusical.com

ken dodd Happiness show sat 16 apr 7pm tickets from £23 £25.90 online/phone G Ken Dodd is a multi-award winning entertainer who loves nothing more than entertaining theatre audiences. Don’t miss his fun-filled Happiness Show for all the family, with a supporting company, non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in his uniquely versatile style: everything from ballads to grand opera!

andrew lloyd Webber and Don Black’s West End and Broadway hit

tell me on a sunday

starring jodie prenger

Sun 24 Apr 7.30pm tickets from £23.50 £27.40 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (Prem, A & B) C G Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger steps into this iconic musical, featuring a wonderful original score including the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me On A Sunday.

keith barry BRAIN HACKER

mon 25 apr 8pm tickets from £18.50 £21.40 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (A) Ages 12+ Brain Hacker promises to be a show that you won’t forget in a hurry. Using a combination of mind control, deception, mentalism and hypnotism, Keith hacks the brains of his audience. Due to become a household name as part of ITV’s brand-new Saturday night entertainment format You’re Back in the Room with Phillip Schofield.

menopause the musical

tue 26 apr 7.30pm tickets from £23.50 £27.40 online/phone atg theatre card £4 off per ticket (A) C G The hysterical and uplifting show is heading on another tour this autumn. Packed full of one-liners about hot flushes and memory loss backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of parody versions of pop classics. Starring Linda Nolan.

special events Julian Clary the joy of mincing wed 27 apr 8pm tickets from £23 £25.90 online/phone C

The Joy of Mincing is Julian Clary’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian. There is so much to tell you; the ups and downs of his sordid love life. This is Julian at his filthy best. Live and unplugged. Come and witness a masterclass in camp comedy. Ages 16+

the illegal eagles

thu 28 apr 7.30pm tickets from £24.50 £27.40 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (A) C G The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocals and the band’s definitive sound have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more!

the carpenters story

fri 29 apr 7.30pm tickets from £24 £26.90 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (A) C G This award-winning production features the stunning vocals of international star Claire Furley as Karen Carpenter, and lavish arrangements from 8 LIVE musicians. Includes the classics (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, and many more!

showaddywaddy

sat 30 apr 7.30pm tickets from £21.25 £24.15 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C G They have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the world. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits; Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more.

frankly sinatra

sun 15 may 7.30pm tickets from £26.75 £29.65 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C G Celebrating his centenary, it’s the world’s No.1 Sinatra: 3 seasons at the Sands, the West End’s original Frank, sell-out Palladium solo spectaculars. Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife, New York, New York, My Way. . . velvet vocals backed by the sound of big band swing. www.easytheatres.com

that’ll be the day 30th anniversary show

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Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new 30th Anniversary Special! The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show has been touring for 30 years and the party is right here in Birmingham! Featuring a new line up of knock-out hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, plus more side-splitting comedy!

bobby davro

thu 9 jun 7.30pm tickets from £22.75 £25.65 online/phone C After coming fourth in this year’s Celebrity Big Brother Bobby Davro will once again be hitting the road with his brand new show. Bobby is one of the country’s greatest entertainers after gaining popularity from the ’80s with TV shows such as Bobby Davro on the Box and Bobby Davro’s TV Annual. Guaranteed to be a funny night out.

grumpy old women fri 10 jun 8pm tickets from £26.25 £29.15 online/phone Returning after a critically acclaimed, total sell-out spring 2015 tour the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys, Coronation Street) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is, Casualty).

Barry Steele and Friends The Orbison Story sat 11 jun 7.30pm tickets from £22.50 £25.40 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A)

Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to legend Roy Orbison. He’s stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Join Barry and his special guests as they celebrate the Big O’s 80th birthday in this brand new production.

chaplin the charlie chaplin story

thu 14 jul 7.30pm tickets from £12.50 £15.40 online/phone ATG THEATRe CARD £7.50 off (Prem - A) £4 off (B - C) early bird £4 off if booked before 31 Jan 2016 C G B Chaplin - The Charlie Chaplin Story is a heart-warming and powerful musical tale of the first true British icon of cinema. This fascinating story weaves through Chaplin’s journey as a young boy through the dark streets of Victorian Vaudeville London to the glitz of early Hollywood.

special events la voce

fri 15 jul 7.30pm tickets from £23.25 £26.15 online/phone C The UK’s answer to Il Divo, La Voce includes some of the best classically trained voices in the world, offering a feast of classical favourites, fused with the greatest pop songs spanning generations, all delivered with style, charm and panache. Backed by their highly accomplished musicians, La Voce enthralls and entertains with their perfect combination of choreography, comedy and music.

puppetry of the penis the vegas show sat 16 jul 7.30pm tickets from £21.50 £24.40 online/phone G C B

Puppetry Of The Penis has now played to most of the Western World, having been hosted in over 35 countries and performed in 6 languages. Two near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations. Ages 18+

Access Performances The New Alexandra Theatre schedules a programme of assisted performances throughout the year. We currently have the following performances available.

guys and dolls

Relaxed Performance Sat 2 Jul 10:30am

Sister Act

Audio Described Performance Sat 17 Sep 2.30pm

Audio Described Performance Sat 28 nov 2.30pm

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Signed Performance sat 5 Dec 2.30pm

For more information or to book call our dedicated Access Line on 0121 230 9077 (Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm).

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Gangsta Granny

Audio Described Performance Sat 19 Dec 2.30pm

Signed Performance Wed 23 Dec 2.30pm

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Sat 2 Jan 2.30pm

For enquiries outside these hours you can call our Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677 (Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm. Bkg fee applies). You can also pick up a copy of our Access Guide from our Box Office Team in venue.

booking information BOX OFFICE New Alexandra Theatre, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4DS.

IN Person Visit the Box Office at the New Alexandra Theatre Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm and on event nights until 15 mins after the last performance begins. The Box Office is located at the front of the theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway. (Booking and transaction fees may apply).

Telephone Bookings 0844 871 3011 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm and Sun 10am - 8pm. Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays. Accepted methods of payment are Visa, Mastercard, Maestro & American Express. We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge, subject to bkg/transaction fee.

G S GROUPS AND SCHOOLS For events marked this way a group rate applies for parties of 10 people or more on selected performances and seats. For some shows group discounts may apply for 6 or more people. Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected performances. For full details of the range of prices on offer please call the Group Sales Team on 0844 871 3031 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm). ATG Theatre Card

0844 871 3031 birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm.

0844 871 7633 www.atgtickets.com/ theatrecard Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm. ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per card. Please book early to avoid disappointment. No booking fees or postage fees apply on most shows for ATG Theatre Card Members.

Online

Equal access for all

www.atgtickets.com/birmingham (bkg fee)

We have a separate access information leaflet that can be requested through our Access Line 0121 230 9077 with full information on the theatre’s accessible facilities. Please advise us in advance of any special requirements you or a member of your party may have and the Box Office staff will be happy to help. For more information on our services and facilities including signed performances, captioned and audio described performances please call the Access Line on 0121 230 9077. The Access Line is open from 10am - 6pm, Mon - Sat. For enquiries outside of these hours please call our Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee). This line is managed until 10pm on Mon - Sat and 8pm on Sundays. Specifically programmed access performances are indicated on page 22.

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS BOOKINGS

Postal Bookings State the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or postal order. Mail to: The Box Office, New Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS. Cheques should be made payable to ATG London Ltd. Please also include on the back of the cheque the 16 digit card number and expiry date and issue number if there is one. Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For full conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com

PRICING INFORMATION

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Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required. For full details of the range of prices, discounts and concessions available please call 0844 871 3011.

Prices are flexible rather than fixed. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. For current prices always visit www.atgtickets.com/birmingham

Guide dogs welcome in all areas. For more information visit the website www.atgtickets.com/access

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MTC Medium/Therapist/ Clairvoyant By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium / therapist / clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.

DATA PROTECTION The New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham is managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group. We would like to add or retain your details on our mailing lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. Please indicate when you next book if you do not wish to receive any of this information from us in future.

THIS BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT AND AUDIO FORMATS. PLEASE CALL 0121 230 9074 seating plan 11

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Some shows will incur a 1% per ticket fee on all card transactions made at the venue. Please check before booking. Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage or card charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card Members, Group Bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free. Please check with the Box Office or online when making your booking. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. The New Alexandra Theatre reserves the right to make such alterations that become necessary. If you wish to comment on any aspect of your telephone or internet booking please call customer services on 0844 871 7615. The New Alexandra Theatre is not responsible for any disputes or liabilities arising as a customer to any partner deals and must be referred to the operators directly.

Wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls

Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the New Alexandra Theatre’s restoration fund. This money is reinvested back into the theatre to support its ongoing upkeep and development. Recent improvements include a major investment in replacing our Stalls and Dress Circle seats and much of the theatre’s flying system that enables scenery and equipment to be suspended or ‘flown’ above the stage.

concessions

general Information

Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows. Children (ages 18 months – 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to children’s shows.

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A LUXURY THEATRE-GOING EXPERIENCE HAS ARRIVED AT THE NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE Over ÂŁ1,000,000 has been spent on the New Alexandra Theatre in the last 2 years to include new Stalls and Dress Circle seats, carpets, toilets, a luxury Ambassador Lounge and an open plan Box Office. To enhance your experience with us even more, we have completed the latest phase of our investment with our brand new Piano Bar. Join us from 90 minutes prior to each performance and enjoy speciality cocktails, wines and champagnes while our pianists entertain you in luxurious new surroundings.

at the New Alexandra Theatre awaits you