New Victoria Theatre Woking Autumn 2011 by Ambassador Theatre Group

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don’t miss

Sue Morley Chief Executive

mon 19 - sat 24 september

agatha christie’s verdict 22 – 27 August

buddy 5 – 10 September

keeler 15 – 17 September

grease 19 – 24 September

journey’s end 26 September – 1 October

northern ballet’s cleopatra 4 – 8 October

basket case 10 – 15 October

glyndebourne on tour 1 - 5 November

scrooge 7 - 12 November

the jungle book 15 - 19 November

ROCK’N’ROLL HEAVEN 22 - 26 November

pantomime - peter pan 9 December 2011 15 January 2012

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GRIPPING and powerful DRAMA FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF CRIME’ AGATHA CHRISTIE Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with Agatha Christie LTD presents

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save £’s on award winning WEST END musicals New Victoria Theatre Mon 7 – Sat 19 May 2012

MARK WYNTER

GAZETTE AND HERALD

A superb cast includes Susan Penhaligon, a prolific stage actress more recently known to TV audiences as Jean Hope in Emmerdale, Robert Duncan who played Gus Hedges in the multi award-winning comedy Drop the Dead Donkey, Peter Byrne, fondly known for Dixon of Dock Green, Elizabeth Power whose most notable television role was her portrayal of Christine Hewwitt in BBC’s Eastenders and 60’s pop idol Mark Wynter. Having been forced to flee persecution in his home country, the brilliant and idealistic Professor Karl Hendryk leads a content and morally upstanding life, but his world is turned upside-down when the prospect of life-saving treatment for his invalid wife persuades him to take on a new pupil against his better judgement; the spoilt, conniving minx Helen who will stop at nothing to get her way. With murderous intentions afoot, it only remains to be seen what verdict will be delivered, and if justice will prevail.

Now on sale!

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christine keeler’s sensational account of the ‘PROFUMO AFFAIR’

‘perfect. everything a musical should be’ bbc

paul Nicholas stars as Stephen Ward

‘gill adams script for keeler is brillianT she tells it like it was’ christine keeler

‘Probably the most satisfying jukebox musical of all time’ The Stage

Oh Boy! ‘The World’s most successful Rock ‘n’ Roll musical’ is back! Come and see why this sensational show remains loved by audiences and critics alike. A phenomenally multi-talented cast come together to tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Together they present two terrific hours of his greatest hits, including the timeless classics That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, Rave On, Everyday and many more. With the Big Bopper’s Chantilly Lace and Ritchie Valens’ La Bamba completing a stellar musical line up, Buddy is a not to be missed evening of family entertainment that will have music lovers from 8 to 80 toe-tapping, hand-clapping and rocking in the aisles! 6

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by gill adams starring Paul Nicholas as Stephen Ward alice coulthard as Christine Keeler In 1963, the Secretary of State for war, John ‘Jack’ Profumo, was forced to resign after it was established that he had lied to the House about the nature of his relationship with a young showgirl Christine Keeler. She was also involved with a Russian spy during her affair with the Secretary of State. The ensuing scandal was in part responsible for the resignation of the Prime Minister Harold MacMillan and the suicide of the man who introduced Keeler to Profumo, Stephen Ward. Based on the 2001 biography, The Truth At Last, written by Christine Keeler with Douglas Thompson, this play reveals the sensational inside story of the infamous Profumo affair: the biggest political sex scandal to rock the British nation in the 20th century. Paul Nicholas is probably best known for the BAFTA awardwinning TV series Just Good Friends. Alice is well known for her 2 year role as Maisie Wylde in Emmerdale. Contains one scene of nudity

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‘grease is still the word’

direct from the west end

sunday telegraph

“THE

No.1

GREATEST

MUSICAL!!!” ‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS’- CHANNEL 4

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘UTTERLY ABSORBING’ sunday express

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘sublime’ independent

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘outstanding’ daily telegraph R.C. SherrifF’s multi-award winning masterpiece

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘unforgettable’ times

with

Ice Cham pion The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back at the New Victoria Theatre Woking from 19 September for one week only!

Directed by David Grindley David Grindley’s international multi-award winning production of R.C. Sherriff’s masterpiece Journey’s End is a must see of British theatre.

Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray ) stars as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy and Ice Champion Robin Cousins as Teen Angel. It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’ IT’S THE MOST ELECTRIFYIN’ EXTRAVAGANZA on stage! be there or be square!

‘IT’S a rama-lama-ding-dong right through’ sunday times

www.greasethemusical.co.uk 8

Photographs of West End company by Paul Coltas

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Based on the author’s own experience in the trenches, this gripping tale about ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances celebrates humour and courage, engaging audiences with a compelling insight of how in the face of adversity, the human spirit will always triumph. Set in St Quentin in 1917, eighteen-year-old 2nd Lieutenant Raleigh is the new arrival in the company commanded by his former schoolboy friend, Captain Stanhope. There’s only three years between them, but a lifetime of experience separates the pair as Raleigh discovers that the man in army greens is much changed from the boy he left behind in cricketing whites.

★★★★★ ‘outstanding. an eloquent celebration of heroism’ mail on sunday Photograph of Spring 2011 cast. In association with Woking Borough Council.

A donation for each ticket sold will be made to the Poppy Appeal - supporting the Royal British Legion

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THE LEGEND BROUGHT TO LIFE

NIGEL HAVERS RETURNS TO WOKING

★★★★★

‘NIGEL HAVERS IS THE quintessential British actor’

‘cleopatra is a stunner. The audience loved every minute of it’

DAILY TELEGRAPH

sunday express

★★★★ mail on sunday

★★★★★ the scotsman

Nigel Havers Christine Kavanagh David Cardy & Graham Seed in

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An enduring icon of the ancient world. The ultimate modern woman. Beautiful, sensual and determined; mother, lover and queen - Cleopatra. In a world ruled by men, this courageous and compulsive woman overturned convention and changed the course of history. Cleopatra’s legacy has inspired generations. Now, composer Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables) and Northern Ballet Artistic Director David Nixon OBE, bring her astounding story to the stage in this must-see ballet for 2011. As Cleopatra’s star rises once more, book now for Northern Ballet’s unique retelling of this remarkable woman’s story.

‘Northern Ballet oozes talent and confidence’ SUNDAY EXPRESS 10

Photos Jason Tozer & Bill Cooper. Production sponsor The Emerald Foundation.

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A serious comedy by Nick Fisher Directed by Robin Lefevre Dependable Miranda and her ex-husband, the smoothly charming and wholly unreliable Guy are thrown together when their faithful old family pet takes a turn for the worse. Reunited over the dog basket, Guy and Miranda find they haven’t ‘moved on’ quite as they’d imagined. When they are joined by family friend James, who rarely sees a stick without getting the wrong end of it, and Martin, the vet and long time admirer of Miranda, the scene is set for a perfectly crafted, quick witted and contemporary comedy. Basket Case is a new play by Bafta award-winning writer Nick Fisher, starring one of our most popular stage & TV actors Nigel Havers, with Christine Kavanagh as Miranda, David Cardy as James & Graham Seed as Martin, making his first stage appearance since his untimely death as Nigel Pargetter in The Archers.

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‘an early Christmas present. the perfect introduction to opera’ Financial Times

Upgrade Your Experience

2 glasses of house champagne and an ice cream £15* *Terms & Conditions apply

One week. Three operas. 12 hours of passionate performance from some of the opera world’s brightest rising stars, wrapped in Glyndebourne’s trademark quality. Puccini’s

La boheme

David McVicar’s much-loved take on this opera great gives us lovers for today and adds a worldly realism to Puccini’s heartbreaking score. New for Tour 2011 Donizetti’s

Don Pasquale

A double first: a new production and a new opera for the Tour. Internationally acclaimed director Mariame Clément tackles Donizetti’s witty domestic comedy. Direct from the 2011 Glyndebourne Festival Handel’s

Rinaldo

Robert Carsen, director of Tour 2010’s praised The Coronation of Poppea, creates a new production of this spectacular tale of love, honour and righteousness. All productions are sung in Italian with English supertitles

In association with Woking Borough Council Photography of La bohème by Mike Hoban

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Bill Kenwright presents

THE RECORD-BREAKING LONDON PALLADIUM PRODUCTION!

‘musicals don’t come any better than this’ sunday times

‘breathtaking tommy steele what a star!’ the sun

Tommy Steele’s return to the London Palladium in Scrooge sent him into the record books as the star to have headlined the most performances at London’s most famous theatre. A prestigious plaque was mounted at the Palladium to honour this extraordinary achievement. Tommy’s legendary career includes over twenty hit singles, Hollywood movie hits such as The Happiest Millionaire and Finian’s Rainbow, and countless award winning stage musicals such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singing in the Rain. The ideal winter treat, Scrooge is a heartwarming family story with stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions by magician Paul Kieve (acclaimed for the magic effects in the Harry Potter films) and a fantastic musical score which features the Oscar nominated hit Thank You Very Much. Don’t miss Ebenezer, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and a whole host of Dickensian characters in the award winning, international smash hit musical Scrooge! 14

In association with Woking Borough Council

‘thrillingly spectacular. a gigantic feast of song and dance with a mountain of magic’ evening news

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A wild adventure for the whole family

if you believe in forever

‘real stars! real hits! a superb mix’

‘animal magic!’

★★★★ BIRMINGHAM mail The Birmingham Stage Company is proud to present Rudyard Kipling’s classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the man village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers and surprises for them all – and Mowgli’s extraordinary adventure has just begun... If you’re looking for a magnificent experience for all the family, then don’t miss this acclaimed production of Kipling’s timeless story!

★★★★ ‘This exhilarating, rip-roaring show ticks all the boxes for a great family treat’ Time Out See a trailer of the show at www.birminghamstage.com 16

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This Rock ‘n’ Roll extravaganza has one helluva line-up! Joining Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley in this heavenly gathering will be Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson, and Eddie Cochran. A non-stop parade of hits will feature million sellers Runaway, Hats Off To Larry, Swiss Maid, So Long Baby, Keep Searchin’. All time greats Poor Little Fool, It’s Late, Fools Rush In, Hello Mary-Lou, Travelling Man and Garden Party, and Rock ‘n’ Roll anthems including Three Steps To Heaven, Something Else, Weekend and Come On Everybody. Plus all your favourites from back in the day. The Legends live on and will have you dancing in the aisles.

‘Two hours of rock’n’roll paradise’ observer

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The Only Way is Essex’s

HARRY DERBIDGE

steve mcFADDEN

surrey’s biggest and best family pantomime

ANDY COLLINS

December 2011

Steve McFadden, one of the most recognisable soap villains in the country, returns to Woking panto as the dastardly Captain Hook. Joining Steve, and adding a bit of glamour to the pirate crew is The Only Way is Essex’s Harry Derbidge as one of Captain Hooks swashbuckling pirates and hilarious comedian Andy Collins as Smee!

Sat 10 2.00 7.00 Sun 11 1.30 5.30 Mon 12 2.00 ✖ 7.00 G F Tue 13 No Performances Wed 14 2.00 ✖ 7.00 G F Thu 15 2.00 ✖ 7.00 G F

This brand new, updated version of Peter Pan is packed full of stunning special effects (including amazing flying!) sumptuous costumes, superb sets, lots of humour and a good helping of fairydust. So hook your tickets now for this year’s swashbuckling Panto extravaganza Peter Pan.

Fri 16 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Sat 17 2.00 7.00 Sun 18 1.30 5.30 Mon 19 No Performances Tue 20 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Wed 21 2.00 7.00

‘great family entertainment at its best’

Thu 22 2.00 7.00 Fri 23 2.00 7.00 Sat 24 1.30 5.30 Sun 25 No Performances

‘When it comes to Panto there’s no doubt about it, the New Victoria Theatre in Woking is the Rolls Royce of Christmas entertainment’ surrey advertiser

Mon 26 1.30 5.30 Tue 27 2.00 7.00 Wed 28 2.00 7.00 Thu 29 2.00 7.00 Fri 30 2.00 7.00 Sat 31 1.30 5.30

January 2012 Sun 1 No Performances Mon 2 2.00 7.00

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT

FAMILY TICKET £80 for 4 tickets

(f)

(max 2 adults)

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An extra £1 off every ticket booked and paid for before 30 September 2011.

Cannot be used in conjunction

with schools discount, family ticket. Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 offer.

concessions

(excludes dates in red)

Under 16’s, Students, Over 60s and UB40’s £2 off

Signed Perf Sat 17 December at 2pm

Audio Described Perf Sun 18 December at 5.30pm

captioned Perf Wed 11 January at 7pm In association with Woking Borough Council

Tue 3 2.00 7.00

G Groups 10+ £21, 20+ £20, 40+ £19, 60+ £18 ✖ schools

Wed 4 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Thu 5 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Fri 6 7.00 G F

December: Mon 12, Wed 14, Thu 15, Fri 16, Tue 20 at 2pm January: Wed 4, Thu 5, Wed 11, Thu 12 at 2pm. Best available seats £13 includes a FREE ice-cream for every student ticket. Group of 10+ receive a free teacher place for every 10 students. children with special needs foundation charity perf Fri 9 December at 7pm

Sat 7 2.00 7.00 Sun 8 1.30 5.30 Mon 9 No Performances Tue 10 7.00 G F Wed 11 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Thu 12 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Fri 13 7.00 G F Sat 14 2.00 7.00 Sun 15 1.30 5.30

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roll on up, see the main attraction, get your money ready, let’s take a ride

‘A DAZZLING EXTRAVAGANZA’ daily telegraph

‘BEST NEW WEST END MUSICAL 2010’

Matthew Bourne’s

What’s On Stage Nomination

‘genuinely touching. well worth a spin’

Music by

Tchaikovsky

the daily telegraph A new adventures production Following a record breaking West End season at the Garrick Theatre where it was nominated for Best New West End Musical 2010 by ‘What’s On Stage’ David Essex and Boogie Nights creator Jon Conway invite you to a rollercoaster ride of a musical, underscored by a helter-skelter of David Essex hits such as: Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me And My Girl Nightclubbing, Silver Dream Machine, and Rock On. Inspired by David’s album, All The Fun Of The Fair, David plays fun fair owner Levi Lee, recently widowed and father of a rebellious teenage son. Like father like son, they’ll take you for a ride. Danger and mysticism lurk in the future, as predicted by the gypsy fortune teller who is in love with Levi. Dodgems and motorbikes, crafty cons and candy floss, fairground horses and fights, along with romance and rock and roll mean you’re sure to go on a rollercoaster of a ride, but beware, all is not always fun at the fair! ‘It’s a great night out’ Simon Bates Radio Legend www.allthefunofthefairmusical.com 20

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One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the UK, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! returns to New Victoria Theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary for one week only.

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This delicious theatrical feast has family-sized helpings of Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a hilariously bleak Christmas Eve at Dr Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland. Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and Anthony Ward’s unforgettable sets and costumes combine with sizzling choreography to create a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the traditional favourite. Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, Matthew Bourne’s company New Adventures has produced some of the most successful dance productions of the last two decades including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands and last year’s sell-out hit, Cinderella. Photos Bill Cooper

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the international smash hit musical comedy

As many tickets were soldalot AND MANY FOLKS DID LAUGHALOT This theatre did thinkalot And henceforth brought back Spamalot

NOW SEEN BY OVER ½ MILLION ACROSS THE UK! Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and dcancelle the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy( health +) y safet (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life Todd Carty aka Tucker, expert ice-skater and EastEnders stalwart stars as Patsy.

‘i felt i might actually die of laughter’ the independent

‘fantastic fun!’ The Express 22

‘laughalot’ the times

‘Glorious, irresistible silliness’ The Sunday Times

ellen kent returns with the ukrainian national opera of kharkiv

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA

Derek Block & Blackburn International proudly present two Ellen Kent productions

Raymond Gubbay presents

Featuring The Internationally Acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv with handpicked soloists, a highly-praised chorus, and full orchestra

la traviata The love story that gripped Paris A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La dame aux Camelias.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY mon 6 - sat 11 february Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Back by overwhelming public demand, Ellen Kent’s award-winning opera returns, with exquisite sets and spectacular costumes. *Both productions sung in Italian with English Surtitles.

Tickets £16.50 - £37.50 Premium seats available

wed 15 - sat 18 february La Traviata Wed & Thu eves 7.30pm Madama Butterfly Fri & Sat eves 7.30pm

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Tickets £19 - £38

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Sleeping Beauty

The classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets.

Swan Lake

From the opulence of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music creates an unforgettable experience. thu 22 - sat 24 march Swan Lake Thu & Fri eves 7.30pm Sleeping Beauty Sat mat 2.30pm Sat eve 7.30pm Tickets £15.50 - £35.50 Premium seats available

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winner! best new musical banner 20 11 Olivier Awards

an amazing adventure story

Starring

West End legend

Dave Willetts as Callaghan

‘Family theatre specialists, the Birmingham Stage Company, are one of the country’s most successful theatre companies’ sheffield telegraph

WED 11 - Sat 14 APRIL Wed 1.30pm & 7pm, Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm Tickets Adults £17.50 Children £11 Premium seats available

Ambassador Friends £5 off Wed eve The nation’s most important spy organisation is assembling a new team to fight a terrifying new threat from SKUL around the UK. Now is your chance to join MI HIGH in saving the country and defeating the Grand Master. SKUL agents have been seen in Woking planning their attack. MI9 needs your help to prevent SKUL taking over the city. Your mission is to become a special agent and be ready for action. This is not a test. This time it’s real! Go to www.mihighlive.com 24

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For the first time ever, the West End & Broadway sensation, 2011 Olivier Award winner (Best New Musical) and winner of Best New Musical Whatsonstage.com Awards, Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Woking. Based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this critically acclaimed new musical is created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray).

neil toon (hollyoaks) as Warner

This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket in town. The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal! and introducing

‘Perfection’

faye brookes

The Independent

as Elle

★★★★★ Time out

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CONCERTS AND COMEDY charity gala

al murray

Sun 25 September 7pm tickets £15 - £25

barrel of fun extra

This year’s Gala Spectacular Show stars actor and comedian Bobby Davro, the Big Band and a host of surprise guests. All proceeds go to the Woking Hospice.

From the creator of the West End hit show Thriller Live

tue 18 october 7.30pm tickets £26.50 Following the huge success of his 2010 tour, Al Murray The Pub Landlord is for the second time extending his Barrel of Fun Tour. Britain’s best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at venues across the UK this autumn.

ed byrne

that’ll be the day

crowd pleaser

brand new 2012 TOUR

sun 2 october 8pm tickets £21

wed 19 october 7.30pm tickets £18 - £22

After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is back with his new show Crowd Pleaser.

Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns by popular demand. This hugely entertaining spectacular features an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.

fascinating aida

sally morgan

the cheap flights tour

Psychic Sally on the road

sun 9 october 7.30pm tickets £20.50

fri 21 october 7.30pm tickets £24

Three times Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aida are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. This brand new show will include their infamous anthem to budget travel Cheap Flights as well as brand new songs.

Fresh from her new TV series, Psychic Sally On The Road on Sky Living, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic returns by popular demand as part of her nationwide tour. Her reputation has been built from her close relationships with many high profile celebrities. www.sallymorgan.tv

over the rainbow

one night of elvis

the eva cassidy story

starring lee memphis king

sun 16 october 7.30pm tickets £18.50 - £20.50

sat 22 october 7.30pm tickets £19 - £20

Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning musical, with a celebrity cast, telling the life story of Eva Cassidy. Following her life growing up in a musical family, to her first professional gig; and recording at Blues Alley with Chuck Brown, culminating in her poignant and tragic death.

Like no other Elvis show, the remarkable tribute artist Lee ‘Memphis’ King will take you from the ’68 comeback special to the Vegas years accompanied by a big band. Lee brings you the biggest Elvis show in the UK – a must-see for Elvis fans!

respect la diva

reginald d hunter

mon 17 october 7.30pm tickets £19.50 - £25.50

sometimes even the devil tells the truth

Respect La Diva is an uplifting musical revue paying tribute to some of the greatest female singers of all-time. It stars a cast of major UK acts, West End singers, dancers and a live band whom pay homage to the legendary talents of Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Shirley Bassey, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé and many more great divas along the way.

sun 23 october 8pm tickets £21 ‘His presence and intelligence make him one of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country’ Sunday Times ‘Magic... his is a perfect set’ Guardian

CONCERTS AND COMEDY

the hollies

jimmy carr

the drifters live in concert

mercury

mon 24 october 7.30pm tickets £23.50 - £26.50

laughter therapy

sun 13 november 7.30pm tickets £26

the ultimate queen EXPERIENCE

Iconic Band, The Hollies, will be bringing their talents to Woking. With more hits than The Beatles, The Hollies helped shape the world of pop and rock as we know it today. No support is needed as they perform their classics The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and much more.

Since the turn of the century Jimmy Carr has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine. Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Not suitable for under 16s.

As one of the biggest selling groups of all time, The Drifters has featured 65 vocalists in almost six decades. The current recording line-up perform new material alongside the group’s greatest hits including Under The Boardwalk, Up On The Roof, Fools Fall In Love, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Save The Last Dance For Me and many more. www.theofficialdrifters.com

the vagina monologues

omid djalili Tour of Duty

jerry sadowitz

johann strauss gala

FRI 28 october 7.30pm tickets £13 - £25

sun 30 october 7.30pm tickets £20

Comedian, Magician, Psychopath!

sun 22 january 3pm tickets £17.50 - £29.50

Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash-hit is back! Featuring three amazing actresses from the world of TV and stage including Louisa Lytton (Eastenders, The Bill), Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, Celebrity Masterchef) and Tiana Benjamin (Eastenders). An unmissable show for every generation - bring your Mum, your best friend, your sister or even your Gran – this is the ultimate girls night out.

tue 25 & WED 26 october 8pm tickets £26

Multi award-winning stand-up, television and movie star, Omid Djalili brings his brand new comedy show to Woking. A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; Time Out Award for Best Stand Up and the EMMA Award.

sun 27 november 8pm tickets £19 If you like Pol Pot, you’ll love Jerry Sadowitz! With his incorrigible smile and his propensity to hurl his underwear at female members of the audience, you’ll be so helpless with looking for the police, you’ll forget how much you paid to get in! ‘The most exciting act in town’ Metro.

sun 20 november 7.30pm tickets £16 Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. Mercury perform classics hits from the height of Queen’s reign including We Will Rock You, A Kind Of Magic, Friends Will Be Friends, Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen and many more. mercuryqueentribute.co.uk

Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with an enchanting mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss Family and Friends. David Juritz will direct from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner and the Johann Strauss Orchestra will be joined by the Johann Strauss Dancers in glorious period costume. Book now for this wonderful evening that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step!

Age Restriction 18+. Adults only.

CONCERTS AND COMEDY

booking information New Victoria Theatre, The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GQ Box Office 0844 871 7645* Groups Hotline 0844 871 7601 On-line booking www.ambassadortickets.com/woking Online booking and transaction fees apply Stage Door 01483 545999

the world famous glenn miller orchestra mon 13 february 7.30pm tickets £18.50 - £22.50 Ray McVay leads the official Glenn Miller Orchestra along with Moonlight Serenaders, Jan Messeder and Colin Anthony on vocals and the Uptown Hall Gang to relive the spirit of the forties in this great evening of Glenn Miller music.

beyond the barricade

Ambassadors Cinemas 0844 871 7643* (bkg fee)

tue 14 february 7.30pm tickets £20

Rhoda McGaw Theatre visit www.ambassadortickets.com/woking *Calls charged at national call rate on BT landlines calls from other networks may vary

This most successful and popular touring show of its kind recreates original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity and features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Misérables. The production will include songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys, with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!

Box office opening times Mon to Sat 10am - 9.30pm, Sun 12noon - 9.30pm. Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded. The ticket price includes a contribution of £1 (£1.25 for panto) per ticket towards continued improvements and refurbishments of the New Victoria Theatre. All discounts are subject to availability and offered on a limited basis; only one discount is available per bkg; discounts are not available on premium seats. Booking Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows Ambassador Friends, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free. Please check with the Box Office when booking your tickets.

Booking by post Cheques are payable to Woking Turnstyle Ltd, please send to the Box Office.

sArah millican

the ventriloquist

Thoroughly Modern Millican

Special offer key

mon 19 march 7.30pm tickets £13 - £29

sun 22 april 8pm tickets £21

Circus of Horrors, the show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent is back with a fangtastic new show, The Ventriloquist. With a brilliant and awe inspiring cast, it features some of the most bizarre and beautiful circus acts on earth featuring twisted contortionists, flying aerialists, sword swallowers and its new found star The Ventriloquist. All driven by Voodoo rock ‘n’ roll by Dr Haze.

Sarah Millican is back on the road and returns with a new show. Ever wondered how to make a home made treadmill? The practicalities of an orgy? Or what to do when you don’t like parties but do like party food? Wonder no more. If your glass is half full, she’ll top it up.

Design SWD swd.uk.com Print John Good

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

Group discounts

Discounts for group and school bookings on coded shows. Groups Hotline open Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm. 24hr answerphone, or e-mail wokinggroups@theambassadors.com.

Education Work available

Ring 01483 545946 for details of talks, tours, workshops, masterclasses and resource packs etc.

Concessions For under 16s, full-time students, UB40s, over 60s, the retired, disabled and companion. Ring the Box Office for full details. friends Ambassador Friends discount applies to top two prices and premium seats, Silver & Gold Patrons discount applies to top price and premium seats for most performances. Standby Reduced price tickets may be available on a limited basis half an hour before the performance. One per person; cash only.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS! Bus or coach The limited space for coaches to drop off directly outside the theatre is reserved for groups with mobility difficulties. Please call the Groups Hotline 0844 871 7601 for a permit for this space or for details of alternative coach parking facilities. Train Woking train station is 5 minutes walk from the theatre. Train information 0845 7484950. Bars at The Ambassadors Have a drink before the show and pre-order your interval drinks! Bars are open approximately 1 hour before the start of the performance.

Equal access for all Disabled customers are entitled to £5 off on all performances. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking. There is level access to the Box Office, bars, toilets and Royal Circle for wheelchair users, and lift access to the stalls. An infra-red hearing system is available for the hearing impaired; headsets can be reserved, subject to availability, when booking tickets. Those with special needs, such as wheelchair users, are advised to book in advance. Wheelchairs are available from shopMobility by prior arrangement

data protection The Ambassadors is managed by Woking Turnstyle Ltd, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group. We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for you from other organisations. You will also be asked whether you want to receive any of this information the next time you book. If you do not want to receive information from ourselves and/or third parties or have any queries, contact the Marketing Department on 01483 545932.

01483 776612. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome. An induction loop is available at the Box Office. An allocation of seats at the front and centre of the stalls are held for patrons with additional hearing and viewing needs. For help with access requirements please contact Sam Preston on 01483 545946 or samanthapreston@ theambassadors.com

The information and prices in this brochure are correct at time of going to press, however we reserve the right to alter the advertised programme, facilities, prices and discounts at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability’.

Informal talking and large print brochures are available on request. Gift Vouchers Make an ideal present, for full details ring the Box Office.

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Children under 5 will not be admitted to the theatre except for children’s shows.

Location and transport Car The New Victoria Theatre is part of the Peacocks Centre in central Woking, just off Victoria Way and easily accessible from the M25 (Jct 10, 11), M3 (Jct 3) and A3 - take signs to the town centre. Pay on exit parking for 2,500 cars available in the Peacocks Centre. Pre-pay facilities are available throughout the car parks and shopping centre.

Seating Plan

The New Victoria Theatre reserves the right to vary the advertised programme and facilities if deemed necessary and apologises for any inconvenience that this may cause.

groups MAKE YOUR VISIT TO THE THEATRE an EVEN BETTER ONE BY GETTING TOGETHER AS A GROUP & MAKING THE MOST OF OUR FABULOUS GROUP BOOKING SERVICE Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets you can receive the following benefits:

Corporate Members and Sponsors We would like to thank the following for their support

gold members

Reserve now, pay later No booking fees* No transaction fees Huge savings on the majority of shows A dedicated group booking hotline Easily adjustable reservations

silver members

No deposits required Tickets posted free of charge Pre ordering of ice creams and programmes Special discounts for new groups booked through our District Publicity Assistant team

bronze members

So, just call our dedicated and friendly Group Sales Advisor who is based at the New Victoria Theatre and will ensure your booking is stress free!

0844 871 7601 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) Alternatively you can email

wokinggroups@theambassadors.com *Applies to most productions

Ambassador theatre group New Victoria Theatre, Woking is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the awardwinning Ambassador Cinemas; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Spamalot and South Pacific.

sponsors Woking Borough Council Annual Sponsors since 1993