WELCOME Welcome to Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre and to our latest season packed full of the very best in live entertainment. Inside this brochure you will find details of our wide ranging programme, with everything from opera to children's favourites and stand up comedy to psychic mediums. Our season culminates with Disney's High School Musical for three weeks only over the festive season. Be sure to book early to catch this phenomenally popular production as tickets are already selling fast. If you are a regular theatregoer, be sure to check out the benefits available through LiveCard, as there are great savings to be had on future bookings. Alternatively get a group of friends together and enjoy the great savings available when booking 10 tickets or more. If you would like to receive regular updates along with competitions, pre-sales for selected shows and much more, make sure to sign up to our online mailing list at www.alexandratheatre.org.uk. I hope you enjoy browsing through this brochure and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Theatre in the very near future. Andrew Lister General Manager
D I R E C T F R O M T H E W E S T E N D “this
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Celebrating 10 years
Transporting you to the magnificent Japanese court of Titipu, this hilarious tale of love, marriage, executions and heroics brings to life some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most colourful and popular comic characters, from Ko-Ko the Lord High Executioner, Pooh-Bah, and Nanki-Poo, to the delightful three little maids. ‘There are some splendid comic touches particularly from Fenton Gray’s eyes rolling adroit Ko Ko and Nichola McAuliffe is a magnificent recruit to G&S’ Daily Mail 'fascinating re-creation….costumes look great…choreography is amusingly lively…it all still adds up to a rather jolly evening.' The Metro ‘the really charming thing about this show is that its strong sense of period is peppered with a contemporary knowingness.....this most enjoyable evening’ The Independent ‘In a medium-sized theatre, with a proper pit orchestra, crisply conducted, there was no need for any amplification, and the words came across with a refreshing directness and naturalness. If only modern musicals would follow suit.’ The Telegraph
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* *Discount not offered retrospectively and is subject to availability. Only one concession applies at anytime.
TUESDAY 23 SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Times: Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Tickets: £13.00 - £32.50 Concs:
Qdos Productions presents
THE CHAMPIONS TOUR
Hosted by
Lionel Blair & Sophie Lawrence
Featuring a cast of International Championship Dancers With choreography by TV's Dancing Stars Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag Simply Ballroom - The Champions Tour is a lavish production where the colour and spectacle of ballroom dance fuses brilliantly with live theatre. Featuring a cast of outstanding world-class dance champions whose performances in the Waltz are exhilarating; their passion in the Tango breath-taking and their Paso Doble - just one of the many highlights of this spectacular show - has astounded audiences in every venue around the country. This electrifying production showcases the exceptional talents of the cast through a number of styles, including the Cha Cha, Salsa, Rumba, Quickstep and many, many more. "Terrific performances...breathtaking". The Independent
MONDAY 3 SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Times: Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm Tickets: ÂŁ10.00 - ÂŁ22.50 Concs:
RUN! ’S SELL-OUT IN! IL R P A G IN FOLLOW T! SHE’S BACK AGA LOOK OU
Due to demand we are delighted to bring back to Birmingham in November, Agnes Brown in the latest comedy by Brendan O'Carroll 'For The Love Of Mrs Brown'. Following its sell-out run during its Birmingham premiere, part four of the hilarious trilogy returns to the Alex so this is your chance to see it again or book if you missed it the first time. Having discovered the internet, Agnes Brown accidentally sets up a date with a man she only knows as HairyHarry25. Despite the objections from the boys in the family, Agnes gets ready for a Valentine’s night date. This includes a radical diet, sex lessons, dressing for the occasion and self defence. But in the 21st century men expect rather more from a first date than they did in her day... Is it a case of 'Love is in the air' or will Hairy Harry be sent flying? Find out by joining us for Brendan O’Carroll’s hilarious Early new comedy play, FOR THE Booking Offer: £5.00 LOVE OF MRS BROWN. top 2 p OFF
WARNING: USE OF STRONG LANGUAGE NOT FOR THE EASILY OFFENDED
TUESDAY 11SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
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Times: 7.30pm (No Perf Sun or Mon) Tickets: £13.50 - £22.50 Concs:
Voted the third most popular musical of all time by BBC Radio 2 listeners, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a glorious romp, brimful of hand clapping effervescent energy, dazzling dance routines and sixteen smash hit showstoppers. Steven Houghton plays Adam Pontipee, best known for playing Ed in the BBC series Bugs and Greg Blake in London's Burning. Susan McFadden, winner of ITV1's Grease is the Word and fresh from her West End starring role as Sandy in Grease, plays Milly Pontipee. Colourful costumes, fabulous sets, sassy performances, this breathtaking production is guaranteed to put a spring in your step and a tune on your lips. “Genuinely invigorating” Guardian
TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Times: Tue - Sat Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Mats 2.30pm Tickets: £10.00 - £32.50 Concs:
PRESENT
TUESDAY 9 SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER
Times: Tue-Fri 7.30pm Sat 4.30pm & 8pm Thu 2.30pm Tickets: £15.50 - £27.50 Concs:
STAGE ENTERTAINMENT in association with DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS presents
© Disney
MONDAY 15 DECEMBER 2008 - SATURDAY 3
Times: Week 1 Mon - Thu & Sat Eves 7.00pm, Fri 5.00pm & 8.00pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm. Week 2 Fri & Sat Mats 2.30pm. Week 3 Mon - Wed, Fri & Sat Eves 7.00pm, Wed, Fri & Sat M
Disney's High School Musical On Stage follows the much-loved story of the movie, featuring all your favourite characters and songs, together with two brand new numbers performed by the country's hottest dancers and an electrifying live band. Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class – as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts. So “get'cha head in the game!” and go totally wild for Disney's High School Musical.
UK TOURING CAST 2008 TRISTRAM KENTON
JANUARY 2009
2 Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat Eves 7.00pm, Wed, Mats 2.30pm, Thu mat 3.00pm
Tickets: £16.50 - £32.50 Concs:
LIVE CARD BENEFITS Save £££££'s with the Alexandra membership card - The LIVE CARD For £30 per year you can become a Live Card member and take advantage of some great benefits including the following discounts for many of this season’s shows The Mikado Dylan Moran What It Is Over The Rainbow The Eva Cassidy Story Elvis On Tour - featuring Lee 'Memphis' King La Boheme Beyond The Barricade That'll Be The Day Jane McDonald Live in Concert Simply Ballroom For The Love Of Mrs Brown Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 80's Mania Christmas with The Rat Pack Disney's High School Musical Jungle Book One Night of Queen
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The genital origami extravaganza, is proud to announce the Res-Erection Tour. It has now been 10 years, or 'Astonishing... unforgettable. a dickade since the show Go see for yourselves' began, having played to Daily Telegraph over 10 million people, been performed in 5 different languages, 28 counties and in temperatures ranging from 52 degrees to -38! Having conquered the world with no pants on, they are excited to return to the UK and the place that made it all possible for them, and launched their extraordinary coup d'etat. WARNING: Puppetry of the Penis is a non-sexual show featuring full frontal male nudity. www.puppetryofthepenis.net
TIM VINE
PUNSLINGER
Tim Vine is here partners. Riding in on a sand storm of laughter. All puns blazing. Tell your kinsfolk. You're about to be captured by a posse of jokes. Star of BBC1 'Not Going Out' comes back to what he does cotton pickin’ best. “No one else will give you as many gags for your money. Vine is superb, as clever as anything being done today”. Guardian N.B. This is not a show about cowboys; it's just a bloke doing a lot of jokes.
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Times: 8.00pm. Tickets: £13.50 & £16.50. Concs: ADULTS ONLY
Times: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 Age 14+
RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS
Live in the UK for the first time
FEATURING:
PATRICE O’NEAL, CAPONE, TONY ROBERTS, DOMINIQUE and DJ KID CAPRI FULLY SEATED SHOW
WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER Doors: 7.00pm Tickets: £33.50
JOHN EDWARD John Edward has brought a fresh, honest and thought provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena. As a psychic medium, author and lecturer, he has over the last nineteen years, helped thousands with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those who have crossed over to the Other Side. He has captivated audiences worldwide. On his internationally syndicated shows, Crossing Over with John Edward and his new show John Edward Cross Country, he used his unique abilities to connect people with loved ones who have passed on. Anyone attending a John Edward Seminar should anticipate and feel as if they are part of a large "Crossing Over" or “Cross Country” television gallery. There wil be Question and Answer sessions, a guided meditation and messages from the other side. No one attending a seminar is guaranteed a reading.
THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER Times: 7.00pm Tickets: £50.00 - £60.00 www.johnedward.net
KEN DODD'S HAPPINESS SHOW
Written by Benedick West Directed by Andrew Loudon Lighting by Leigh Porter Cast includes Prunella Scales, Jack Ellis (Coronation Street, Bad Girls), Christopher Knott
KEN DODD is delighted to be back at the Alex with a show that guarantees a tickling stick extravaganza of his legendary tickle tonic and lots more! You'll be absolutely discumknockerated (that's Knotty Ash for 'over the moon') by a truly tattifelarius evening of laughter and songs presented by a true comic genius and showbiz legend. Join 'The Squire of Knotty Ash for a fun-filled family variety show, with guests, lots of laugh-out-loud laughter, and a selection of songs in celebration of more than fifty hilarious years of 'Happiness'.
WED 1 - FRI 3 OCTOBER Times: 7.30pm Wed & Thu £16.50 & £18.50, Fri £17.50 & £19.50 Concs:
Thousands of people have now experienced Gertrude's Secret, consistently loved by both seasoned theatregoers and non-theatregoers alike. This colourful show transports you to an absorbing world of bizarre, sad and comic characters, creating an unforgettable show like none you have ever seen before. What exactly is Gertrude's terrible secret? And what is the dreadful fate of 10-year-old Emily, stranded alone in a seedy Amsterdam hotel room? Everything is perfect in Maureen's relationship - or is it? These and other questions are answered in this frequently hilarious yet often unnerving show that always features some of the best acting talent in British theatre. “It's not just the writing that's impressive. Andrew Loudon's production is finely acted throughout” ****Daily Mail Contains some strong language. Suitable for age 12 and up.
SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Times: 7.30pm. Tickets: £14.50 Concs:
Scene One is the Alex's family friendly mailing list. To keep up to date with all the latest children's show information simply sign up to receive our quarterly e-newsletter. Inside you will find shows suitable for all the family, special discounts, competitions and much more. Simply email us at birminghamgroups@livenation.co.uk and start receiving your guide to the best in children's live entertainment.
ELVIS ON TOUR FEATURING LEE 'MEMPHIS' KING WITH HIS ORCHESTRA AND SINGERS 'ELVIS ON TOUR - THE LEGEND CONTINUES' features a full evening show paying tribute to the early days of 'pure hip-swivelling ' rock n roll, the '68 Come Back Special' and Elvis's Las Vegas performances. The serious production features LEE 'MEMPHIS' KING, the UK's most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in “The Worlds Greatest Elvis” and in the special edition of “The Weakest Link” both on BBC One TV. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true 'must see'!! Don't miss it! PURE ENTERTAINMENT! PURE ELVIS! Be sure to check out www.elvis-theshow.com
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50 - £19.50 Concs:
Starring Faye Tozer and Rose Marie Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning Musical which tells the life story of this legendary artist, following Eva's life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a haunting interpretation of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. This Award Winning Show has received plaudits from the Eva Cassidy Band and members of her family and contains projection and original footage from Eva Cassidy's life.
TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER Times: 8.00pm Tkts: £13.00 - £17.00 Concs
Early Booking Offer: £1.50 OFF if yo
u booked/pa before 1 Sept id
COLIN FRY Colin has been conducting private sittings and performing at public demonstrations since he was 17 years old. Colin believes his vocation is to comfort those who need to hear or understand that a friend or loved one still exists. This he does with breathtaking accuracy. With 140 episodes now produced 6ixth Sense with Colin Fry was Colin's first TV show which has been seen by millions of viewers Worldwide. He believes that 'for those who believe, no evidence is necessary and for those who don't believe, no evidence is ever enough'. Colin was most recently seen in Psychic Private Eyes (series 2).
BOY GEORGE IN CONCERT
ALL THE HITS FROM CULTURE CLUB AND BEYOND
'Beyond…the face paint, lies a great British soul voice. Church Of The Poison Mind was delivered at breakneck speed and overflowed with joie de vivre. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? was the very epitome of dreaminess and the beloved Karma Chameleon gained a new layer of loveliness in a new, stately incarnation' The Evening Standard.
WED 8 - FRI 10 OCTOBER
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £20.00
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.00
FRANKIE BOYLE -
LIVE!
With a string of TV appearances including every episode of BBC2's 'Mock the Week' and over one hundred sold out tour dates to his name already, comedy's hottest property, Frankie Boyle, is on the road yet again, performing all the best bits in his hit solo live show. Tour extended due to phenomenal demand. “Appearances on Mock the Week are just a flash of what he's capable of onstage.” The Independent
Celebrating The Music Of Motown Legends The Four Tops & The Temptations'
How Sweet It Is... Now in its 7th successive year, 'The Motown Show' is a slick and high-energy recreation of the 60's and 70's Motown era, and celebrating two of its finest vocal groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, along with many other legendary artists' from the great Tamla Motown stable. You'll be dancing in the aisles!
SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
MONDAY 13 OCTOBER
Times: 8.00pm Tickets: £17.50 OVER 16'S ONLY
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.00 & £18.00 Concs:
PADDY MCGUINNESS PLUS YOU LIVE!
Paddy McGuinness hits the road again with his eagerly awaited brand new show 'Paddy McGuinness Plus You'. Paddy's first UK tour 'The Dark Side' was the fastest selling of 2006, taking in 115 sold out dates and selling more than 160,000 tickets!.
TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER
Special afternoon show Time: 2.30pm Ticket: £9.50 Concs:
Times: 8.00pm Tickets: £18.50 OVER 16'S ONLY
JOE BROWN
JIM DAVIDSON ON THE OFFENSIVE
THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR plus special guests SAM BROWN & PETE BROWN One of this country's best loved, most enduring, and acclaimed musicians, Joe Brown invites you to join him in celebrating 50 incredible years as a professional entertainer. Back by popular demand, Joe returns with another two hour musical celebration with his long-serving band, his daughter Sam and newest band member, record-producing son Pete.
You have got to see Jim Davidson live on stage. No one can match his fantastic live performance. He is Britain's greatest living stand-up comedian. In his new show ON THE OFFENSIVE - LIVE Jim is even more outrageous and controversial than ever. Book now for the hottest show in town!
THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER
FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 - £23.50
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 ADULTS ONLY
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER
SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2009
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.00 - £40.50 Concs:
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.00 - £40.50 Concs:
THINK FLOYD
THE 2008 TOUR
All the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd, re-created live onstage. This extraordinary band, dubbed “The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience”, make a welcome return to Birmingham in their 2008 tour, with a special celebration of classic Floyd from Barrett to The Division Bell. Look out especially this year for superb renditions of the momentous ‘Atom Heart Mother’ and 'Echoes' plus (of course!) music from 'Dark Side Of The Moon' and 'The Wall' A 'must-see' for all lovers of Pink Floyd's unique music.
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50 Concs: www.thinkfloyd.net
The UK's leading musical theatre concert, Beyond the Barricade is set to return.This cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables and the West End perform songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Chicago, Blood Brothers and many more major hit productions, including songs from the 'new shows' on the block, Wicked, Spamalot and Billy Elliot...climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables!
TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £19.00 - £21.00 Concs:
4 POOFS AND A PIANO
MORE HAIRDRESSERS THAN BARBER SHOP
4 Poofs and a Piano have become a household name thanks to their appearance on the hugely popular, award winning Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. In this, their first national tour, the boys are promising an eclectic mix of song and dance, from jaunty re-workings of classic covers to their own comic observations of life in the noughties. ‘There could be 5 Poofs and 2 pianos soon’ Elton John
Oceans 11 big band is a modern day swing show with a spectacular 21st century twist! Involving some of the highest profile musicians & singers in the world, including players from Jools Holland’s orchestra and a line up of internationally acclaimed guest vocalists. This explosive show features a plethora of timeless classics from legends such as The Rat Pack, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Nina Simone, Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum and more. With pristine choreography and unique showmanship, creating a vibrant show taking you from the classic swing era to modern day big band in true oceans style.
WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER
THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER
Times: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 Age 16+
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50 Concs:
RUSSELL HOWARD DINGLEDODIES
Steve Steinman and Toyah Willcox, along with a full cast of singers, dancers and formidable band, blast their way through the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Sweet Child of Mine and many more! You’re guaranteed to be on your feet!
Still unfashionably fond of humanity the star of Mock The Week and BBC6 Music, Russell's back with his 5th new stand-up show following 3 sell-out tours in the space of 1 year. '”You'll find more laughs here than many comedians manage in an entire career” The Metro. “One of the most sought-after acts in British stand-up.” The Daily Telegraph
FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £17.00 & £19.00 Concs:
Last year Joe decided to go on sabbatical to go in search of the ancient muffin of San Miguel. During his travels running with the great white elephants of Africa, he spent his time living with a tribe who named him 'He Who Runs with the Elephants'. He learnt many things... that ICI made enough carpet fibre to go round the world twice and it's impossible to lick your own elbow.
MONDAY 27 OCTOBER Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50 - £18.50
Times: 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 www.russell-howard.co.uk
The legendary That'll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock 'n' roll variety show returns this Autumn with a 'Brand New 2008 Show'. Prepare to party as Trevor, Gary and the gang return with this hugely entertaining rock 'n' roll spectacular featuring over 100 classic-gold hits of the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's combine with new wacky comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere. We guarantee you'll be on your feet and dancing before the night is over.
TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50 - £19.50 Concs: www.thatllbetheday.com
JANE MCDONALD LIVE IN CONCERT
John Hylton is Europe's foremost Neil Diamond Tribute performer. Together with his 7 piece band, John gives a flawless performance of Neil Diamond in concert, in an electrifying show that will convince you that you have spent the evening with Neil himself!
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER
International hit recording artiste and TV presenter Jane McDonald, together with her fabulous musicians and singers, presents a magical evening of music and laughter in this sensational 10th year anniversary concert.
FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.00 Concs:
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 - £27.50. Concs:
STEPHEN K AMOS New comedy from star of LIVE AT THE APOLLO (BBC) and ROYAL VARIETY SHOW (ITV). Sell out 2005/6/7. "You'll laugh until you actually cry." ***** Sunday Express
"Guaranteed a good time" List
"Five star smash" Chortle
"Fuel injected comedic brain... achingly funny.” ***** Scotsman
SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER Times: 8.00pm Tickets: £14.00 Concs: Age 16+
For the first time ever, Fifi and the Flowertots will be appearing live on stage! It's a stormy day in Flowertot garden and look what's been blown in on the breeze - a magical fairy! But wait - her wand has been swept away in the wind and the lost fairy has to get it back to return home. Who better to help her than everybody's favourite Flowertot - Fifi Forget-MeNot and her Flowertot friends!
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER Times: 1.00pm & 3.30pm Tickets: £14.00. Concs:
From the producers of the smash hit “Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music”
SOLD ON SOUL Starring
Alexander O’Neal & Kenny Thomas plus special guest The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for… The Swedish super group's greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in! With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you'll ever hear - Sing-a-long-a ABBA is the perfect night out for all! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! www.singalonga.net
Blessed with an incredibly powerful voice and the ability to bring out the best in either a ballad or a dance track – Alexander O’Neal has built up a reputation as one of the world’s finest contemporary soul singers. Double platinum album sales and Brit Award Nominations as Best British Male Vocalist and Best British Newcomer, Kenny Thomas, one of the best vocalists ever heard in British soul music, continues to thrill audiences with his soulful sound, smooth delivery and amazing vocal ability!
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £17.00
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £30.00 Concs:
From the producers of Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music A BRAND NEW Sing-a-long-a show based on the 2007 film starring John Travolta as Edna Turnblad
With lyrics on-screen so EVERYONE can join in. It's Baltimore and it's 1962 - what better time and place for big-hearted Tracy Turnblad to indulge her passion for DANCING! Based on the film of the smash-hit stage show (now running in the West End), Sing-a-long-a Hairspray is a wild, noisy, fun filled experience. Dance in the aisles, boo Velma and be amazed at John Travolta's fat suit. This is the show where no amount of hair products will stop you letting your hair down and there are NO RULES. Starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah and our own live host, who will lead you through all the special magic moments. Fancy dress not obligatory but highly recommended www.singalonga.net
WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50
SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER Times: 7.30pm Concs:
Times: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50 - £22.50 Concs: www.NationalConcertOrchestra.co.uk
Tickets: £15.50 & £16.50
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DIARY OF EVENTS 2008 Pupperty Of The Penis Harry And His Bucket Full Of Dinosaurs Tim Vine Gertrude's Secret Def Comedy Jam John Edward Guava Jelly with Oliver Samuels Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado UK BFF Midlands Championship Ken Dodd Elvis On Tour Dylan Moran Shakespeare 4 Kids - Romeo & Juliet Over The Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story Colin Fry Boy George Frankie Boyle The Motown Show Roll Out The Barrel Paddy McGuinness Joe Brown Jim Davidson Think Floyd La Boheme Beyond The Barricade 4 Poofs And A Piano Oceans Eleven Vampires Rock Real Deal Comedy Jam Russell Howard Joe Pasquale That'll Be The Day John Hylton - Real Diamond Jane McDonald Stephen K Amos Simply Ballroom Fifi And The Flowertots For The Love Of Mrs Brown Blue Mountain presents Gully Side Seven Brides For Seven Brothers Sing - A - Long - A Abba Sold On Soul with Alexander O'Neal Sing-A-Long-A Hairspray 80s Mania A Festival For Christmas Christmas with The Rat Pack Disney's High School Musical
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