New Victoria Theatre Woking Summer 2011 by Ambassador Theatre Group

marti pellow stars in

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Sue Morley Chief Executive

Horrible Histories 20 – 23 April

Thomas and Friends 30 April – 1 May

Thriller 2 – 7 May

Midnight Tango 9 – 14 May

evita 16 – 21 May

Footloose 30 May – 4 June

n’t Miss Do

Mon 21 – Sat 26 march Mon 30 May – Sat 4 June

‘The best musical of the decade’ sunday times

Richard Alston 7 June

Mr Stink 14 - 19 June

Tell me on a sunday 28 June - 2 July

Jekyll and Hyde 11 – 16 July

Dinnerladies 25 – 30 July

Roary the Racing Car 31 July

Verdict 22 – 27 August

forthcoming Shows

one night shows

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Perfect Easter Treat for all the Family

All aboard – Join Thomas and Friends for a theatre adventure!

★★★★ ‘the auditorium seems fit to combust spontaneously in an explosion of joy and excitement’ the times

It’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows - The Awful Egyptians and The Ruthless Romans - are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. THE AWFUL EGYPTIANS From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the Afterlife? THE RUTHLESS ROMANS From the evil Emperors to the gruesome gladiators, find out why there’s no place like Rome! Experience the terrible tactics of the Roman army, hold on tight for a jaw-dropping journey into Roman Britain and prepare to meet sword-slaying Spartacus! See a trailer of the shows at www.birminghamstage.com 4

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This all new 90-minute musical adventure is packed with audience sing-a-longs, high energy dancing and thrilling adventures. When Thomas makes a big mistake, all the engines on the Island of Sodor must work together to prepare for the exciting event under the Big Top and Thomas must prove he’s a really useful engine once again. In this fun filled family show, Percy, James, Gordon and of course Thomas join The Fat Controller and the townspeople from the Island of Sodor to welcome a colourful cast of circus performers in an engaging story that demonstrates the importance of friendship and cooperation. ©2008 Gullane (Thomas) Ltd. ©2008 HIT Entertainment Ltd. HIT and HIT LOGO are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Ltd

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celebrating the undisputed king of pop

Tickets selling fast – extra performances added!

paul walden & derek nicol for flying music in association with adrian grant for key concerts present

presented by arlene philLips and adam spiegel

THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

FEATURING THE SONGS OF AND THE

MICHAEL JACKSON 5

Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Moonwalking its way around the world, award-winning director Gary Lloyd’s Thriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5. In a career spanning 40 years, Michael Jackson sold an unparalleled 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album still the world’s best-selling recording of all time. His music continues to sell in its millions, winning new fans young and old alike. Thriller Live includes over two-hours of non-stop hit songs in a show that pays homage to the world-class spectacle of Jackson’s legendary live performances. Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including the smash hits 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, They Don’t Care About Us and Thriller plus many more! 6

‘A glitzy concert of song and dance. THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMINg’

‘as thrilling as dance gets’ arLene phillips

Daily Telegraph

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Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show - Midnight Tango – a breathtaking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life. Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world, Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion all combine – this is a spectacular and explosive evening not to be missed! Strictly 8 performances only so book now for the season’s most eagerly anticipated theatrical event. www.midnighttango.co.uk

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banner Tim Rice and andrew Lloyd webber’s multi-award winning maSterpiece

★★★★★

Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with The Really Usefu l Group presents

‘A MONUMENTAL SHOW’ sunday express

‘TRULY MAGNIFICENT’ whats on stage

‘There has never been a musical as dramatically exciting as evita’ Time out

tbc Awaiting copy.

Starring Abigail Jaye in the iconic role of Eva Peron

Don’t miss the famous West End production of the legendary Evita – one of the most successful musicals of all time and one of the most loved. Featuring some of musical theatre’s all-time classics including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night Of A Thousand Stars, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase In Another Hall, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical Evita plays for one week at the New Victoria Theatre Woking following an international tour. Bringing to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita tells the story of her young and ambitious beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood.

SHE SEDUCED A NATION 8

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar-winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand new production of the smash hit show truly promises to be the theatrical event of the year! Previous cast photos

‘I DEFY ANYBODY WHO SEES THIS PRODUCTION TO SAY THEY HAVE SEEN A BETTER ONE’ the stage

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celebrated and musically-driven contemporary dance

exploding onto the stage!

Footloose explodes onto the stage with classic ‘80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose. Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful – until City boy, Ren, arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. Award winning actor Steven Pinder (Brookside, Doctors) takes to the stage as Reverend Shaw Moore. He is joined by star of the future Max Milner, who plays Ren, a role that launched the careers of Kevin Bacon following the iconic 1984 film and Derek Hough, who shot to fame in the musical production in 2006 and has since been crowned champion three times on hit US show Dancing with the Stars. Based on the hit ‘80s movie (which also launched the career of Sarah Jessica Parker and John Lithgow), Footloose has become a stage musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End and touring across the UK, it is packed full of electrifying dance routines, guaranteed to get you to your feet. Dancing is not a crime; to miss Footloose would be!

‘a joyous show that had the audience on its feet, energized by terrific dancing and classic tracks’ sunday express 10

‘NOTHING COMES HOTTER THAN FOOTLOOSE’ THE MIRROR

Richard Alston has chosen a characteristically diverse collection of music for his company’s return to the New Victoria Theatre. SHUFFLE IT RIGHT - celebrates the genius of Great American Songbook composer Hoagy Carmichael, captured in a series of private recordings from the 1940s. Carmichael sings and plays piano on big hits such as Riverboat Shuffle, Ol’ Man Harlem and Star Dust, along with lesser known treasures.

‘SENT ME HOME INSANELY HAPPY’ mon 30 may - sat 4 junE Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 7.30pm Ambassador Friends £5 off S, A & B Mon - Thu eves & Fri early silver & gold patrons 2 for 1 off S & A price bands Mon eves & Fri early S G

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NEW YORK TIMES OUT OF THE STRONG - is danced to Prokofiev’s virtuosic sixth Piano Sonata, performed live onstage by Jason Ridgway.

‘THIS POWERFUL PIECE THREATENS TO BURST THROUGH THE CONFINES OF THE STAGE’

‘the most musically revealing choreographer in the world today’ new york times

‘You have to love a dance company that makes you feel so good inside’

GUARDIAN

Houston Chronicle

ROUGHCUT - a euphoric display of pure energy – is danced to the cascading pearls of Steve Reich’s shimmering New York and Electric Counterpoint played live onstage by guitarist James Woodrow and clarinettist Roger Heaton.

tue 7 junE 8pm

‘sENDS YOU HOME CLOUD-HIGH’ SUNDAY TIMES In association with Woking Borough Council

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Claire sweeney stars in andrew lloyd webber and don black’s masterpiece

Fun for all the family ‘A funny, original and thoughtprovoking tale! hilarious’ the times book review

‘Comic genius!’ Edinburgh Evening News book review

★★★★★ ‘A GREAT SHOW. one of the best i’ve seen’ what’s on stage

‘a tour de force performance. audiences should embrace THE chance to hear this gorgeous score again’

A Musical adaptation based on the hilarious children’s novel by David Walliams, who’s not in the show, really wants you to come and see it!

tue 14 - sun 19 junE Tue, Fri & Sat 7pm Wed, Thu & Fri 10.30am Sat & Sun 3pm, Sun 11am David Walliams, that funny tall bloke from Little Britain, has written the smelliest book of all time and in this world premiere tour, the New Victoria Theatre will break new wind ground with a Scratch ’n’ Sniff musical production bringing Mr Stink pongingly to life. Chloe doesn’t like school very much. She isn’t as cool as the other kids. No iPhone, no DS and no friends. Then she meets Mr Stink – the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit but he’s the only person who’s ever been nice to her and that includes her mother – an awful snob who wants to be the local MP and is trying to rid the streets of its homeless. About to lose her only friend, Chloe finds Mr Stink a secret hiding place - but is there more to him than meets the nose? 12

Illustrations © Quentin Blake 2009

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Mark Shenton Sunday Express

Following the sell-out 2010 UK tour, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s Tell Me On A Sunday returns for 2011. Remodelled for Claire Sweeney by the masters of musical theatre, with an exclusive new song Dreams Never Run On Time, this is the definitive version of the classic musical, with a wonderful original score, featuring the chart-topping song Take That Look Off Your Face and the title track Tell Me On A Sunday. Tell Me On A Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches, she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places. In association with Woking Borough Council

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the theatrical event of 2011 ‘Lush and appealing, genuinely moving’ NEW YORK DAILY TIMES

‘magnificent’ bromley news shopper

‘a triumph’ entertainment focus

Bill Kenwright presents

MARTI PELLOW in

Marti Pellow, the hugely successful solo artist and front man of Wet Wet Wet, makes a hotly-anticipated return to the UK stage in a major new production of the hit Broadway musical, Jekyll And Hyde. Marti Pellow’s successes with Wet Wet Wet include dozens of top ten singles and multi-platinum albums; their hit single, Love Is All Around, spent 15 weeks at the number one spot in the UK charts in 1994 when it featured on the soundtrack to the romantic comedy of the decade, Four Weddings And A Funeral. As well as a critically-acclaimed solo career, Marti has gone on to star in the West End, on Broadway and on national tour in the smash-hit stage musicals Chicago and The Witches Of Eastwick. Glamorous, sexy and deliciously wicked in equal measures, Jekyll And Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic gothic novella with book and lyrics by the Academy Award-winning composer Leslie Bricusse (Scrooge, Doctor Dolittle). Pellow stars as the brilliant but obsessive scientist whose sadistic alter ego wreaks havoc across Victorian London in this dark tale of love, redemption and the seductive power of evil.

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Race along to ‘Champion of Champions’

Something New for woking

A brand new live stage show!

ADAPTED FROM THE TV SCRIPTS BY DAVID GRAHAM

‘Hilarious, absolutely jaw achingly hilarious. This is cracking comedy at its very best’ this is local london*

starring

andrew dunn & sue devaney Take one huge hit sitcom from BBC TV, place on a stage in a World Premiere national tour starring members of the original cast of the TV series. Blend in Victoria Wood’s writing, undoubtedly some of the funniest on television, and whip into a play based on the second TV series following the reluctant love story of Bren and Tony, egged on by Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita. Mix in caretaker Stan’s words of wisdom and coat with regular appearances by Phillippa from Human Resources and Petula, Bren’s dreadful mother and you have a recipe for madness, mirth and twelve rounds of toast! 16

*Praise for the 2009 production

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Roary, the number 1 little race car ‘zooms’ into theatres for the very first time in a brand new live stage show! It’s the day of the ‘Champion of Champions’ race at Silver Hatch and Roary is all set to battle it out with Maxi, Cici, and all the other cars to win the race and lift the trophy! Farmer Green has created some brand new bio fuel to make sure this race is the fastest and greenest ever... but hang on... Flash has his eyes on that fuel for his skateboard and Big Chris seems more interested in baking a pizza and eating doughnuts than on preparing the cars for the race! Luckily Marsha Marshall is on hand to make sure that everyone will be ready at the track for the big day.

sun 31 july 1pm

So who will win the race and be crowned the champion? Race down to the New Victoria Theatre Woking this July to find out.

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GRIPPING and powerful DRAMA FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF CRIME’ AGATHA CHRISTIE

Coming Soon Now Booking!

Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with Agatha Christie LTD presents

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON

‘THE MAGIC WORKED, ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET NOTCHED UP ANOTHER SUCCESS’ croydon guardian

‘KEEPS THE SUSPENSE BUZZING TO THE LAST’ Following huge success, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, now in its sixth outstanding year, is proud to present Verdict, the most riveting and compelling drama by the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime.’ The brilliant Professor 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.

‘A moving, intriguing & thought-provoking play of forbidden love’ surrey HERALD 18

GAZETTE AND HERALD

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‘a tremendous performance with inspirational dancing’ bbc nottingham

Coppélia

Janet Lewis’ production of Coppélia tells the delightful story of the eccentric doll maker Dr Coppelius whose greatest desire is to bring his favourite doll Coppelia to life. A witty, humerous and sparkling classical ballet with internationally known principal dancers supported by a large cast of local talented young dancers. With attractive choreography by artists Janet Lewis and Dominic Marshall the charming liveliness of this popular ballet makes it a family favourite world-wide. The policy of the English Youth Ballet is to perform full length productions of classical ballet in the regional theatres of the UK, and to give young dancers an opportunity to perform within a professional setting. English Youth Ballet had sell-out performances in 2010 and brings another sensational production for their return visit to the New Victoria Theatre Woking.

‘well produced imaginative choreography’ The liverpool sentinel

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‘the No.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!!!’

failsafe family entertainment

‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS - CHANNEL 4’

‘perfect. everything a musical should be’

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

bbc 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!

‘it’s buddy brilliant’ the sun 20

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again. 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.

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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!’

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IT’S THE MOST ELECTRIFYIN’ EXTRAVAGANZA on stage!

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO!’ Neil Sean, Sky News

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‘grease is still the word’

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Photographs of West End company by Paul Coltas

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The definitive award-winning production

THE LEGEND BROUGHT TO LIFE ‘David Grindley’s superb production arouses emotions that go too deep for words’ daily telegraph

‘as compelling and moving as anything today. don’t miss it’

‘A company that boasts the best dance actors in the world’

financial times

‘A TREMENDOUS PRODUCTION OF A TREMENDOUS PLAY’ sunday times

DANCE EUROPE

‘Northern Ballet oozes talent and confidence’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Directed by David Grindley In the days leading up to the last great German offensive of the First World War, Raleigh, an 18 year old soldier joins a besieged company of soldiers in the British trenches at St Quentin. There he finds his new comrades being led by his old school friend Stanhope, but discovers that the man in army greens is much changed from the boy he left behind in cricketing whites. Journey’s End is the Olivier-nominated, Tony and Drama Desk award-winning production directed by David Grindley that won critical acclaim in the West End and on Broadway. R.C. Sherriff’s masterpiece is a must see of British theatre. Based on the author’s own experience of the Front and life in the trenches, it celebrates humour and courage in the face of certain tragedy, and remains an important reminder of the horrors of war and the real, unromanticised heroes who fought it. 22

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

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Production sponsor The Emerald Foundation

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. Photos Jason Tozer

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

Get ready for a family fun pirate adventure this Christmas! December 2011 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 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 Thu 22 2.00 7.00 Fri 23 2.00 7.00

Upgrade Your Experience

Sat 24 1.30 5.30 Sun 25 No Performances Mon 26 1.30 5.30

Hook your tickets now for this year’s swashbuckling Panto extravaganza Peter Pan. Fly away on a spectacular journey of wonder and excitement into the magical world of Neverland. Join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys in their thrilling adventure to save Tinkerbell from the villainous Captain Hook and his crew of dastardly pirates. With stunning special effects (including amazing flying!) sumptuous costumes, superb sets and a good helping of fairydust, Peter Pan is the perfect festive treat for the whole family.

2 glasses of house champagne and an ice cream £15*

all star cast to be announced!

*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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EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT

(excludes dates in red)

An extra £1 off every ticket booked and paid for from 1 March to 30 September 2011.

Cannot be used in conjunction with schools discount, family ticket. Silver & Gold Patrons 2 for 1 offer.

concessions

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Under 16’s, Students, Over 60s and UB40’s - £2 off all price bands excluding S

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F FAMILY TICKET £80 for 4 tickets applies to price bands A, B & C (max 2 adults) In association with Woking Borough Council

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

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 Tue 3 2.00 7.00 Wed 4 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Thu 5 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F Fri 6 7.00 G F Sat 7 2.00 7.00 Sun 8 1.30 5.30 Mon 9 No Performances

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Tue 10 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.

Wed 11 2.00 ✖ G 7.00 G F

children with special needs foundation charity perf Fri 9 December at 7pm

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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one night shows and specials

The Rat Pack Men of Chippendales®

Milton Jones

chippendales® most wanted sun 27 march 8pm The Men of Chippendales® return with their newest production: Most Wanted! Prepare yourself for a non-stop party of live music, audience interaction, dancing and fantasy that will excite your senses and leave you breathless. Grab your girlfriends and make your way to the hottest party in the UK. Millions of women can’t be wrong! www.chippendales.com

‘Pecs + Abs and Rock’n’Roll!’ YOU magazine

Micky Flanagan Sun 3 April 8pm As seen in BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road Show, Radio 4 Series What Chance Change? out in May 2010, Host of BBC Radio 4’s 4 at The Fringe, Star of his own Comedy Central Special, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee. 26

‘The rising star’ Sunday Times

‘If there was any justice in the world he’d a huge star’ Time Out

‘Rarely short of hilarious’

The Rat Pack

show. Youtube him or something.

‘Sultan of the surreal’ The Guardian

‘The best one-liner merchant in British Comedy’ Chortle website

Shaolin Warriors

John Williams

style they take you on a trip back in time to vintage Las Vegas hip, cool and style ! Outstanding tunes plus endless hanky panky and banter, ensure their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around. The BBC summed up this show in just one word MAGNIFICENT! www.ratpack.biz

Chortle

‘Arguably the funniest comedian in the world - the future of comedy’ Frank Skinner

Milton jones lion whisperer sun 17 april 8pm Milton Jones - you know the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week. As well as star of the Michael Mcintyre Roadshow, and the voice of 8 series for Radio 4 (including The Very World of Milton Jones and Another Case of Milton Jones) and all sorts of other radio and telly as well. Awards too. Well it’s his new show with new stuff, not in his last

drunken boxing, and fighting with 18 kinds of dangerous traditional weapons.

‘Rip roaring entertainment!’ Western Australian

‘Agility, grace and showmanship’ Washington Post

the rat pack vegas spectacular mon 18 april 8pm Its fun all the way as the Purveyors of Cool swing into town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world. The great news is - it’s all totally live and every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, That’s Amore, Mack The Knife plus many more of your favourites. With an abundance of class &

shaolin warriors wed 27 april 7.30pm This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and their rigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza, with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights, and hundreds of costumes. A fully choreographed spectacular that features 22 professionally trained Kungfu Masters; audiences will be amazed and thrilled by their death defying Kung Fu disciplines such as qigong, animal imitation boxing,

JOHN WILLIAMS AND RICHARD HARVEY’S WORLD TOUR Sun 8 May 7.30pm Dazzling, evocative virtuoso music from five continents, featuring John Williams’ beautiful guitar, framed by recorders, pan pipes and mandolin, a mediaeval psaltery, Chinese flutes and African thumb piano. Sumptuous melodies, infectious rhythms this is music to surprise and delight you, to make you smile and tap your feet.

Suggs

live suggs! Sun 29 May 7.30pm Is the theatre world ready for the pandemonium, the one-man carnival, that is Suggs? Live Suggs! reveals the Madness frontman on a mission. He takes us on his unique journey across Britain, in search of his long-lost father and his Scottish clan roots, in a show that is part music, part personal vision, part music hall extravaganza. It’s a surprising, hilarious and sometimes sad story. He navigates his audience through his hooligan youth, the dangers of undreamed-of pop success at just 18. The brawling, the boozing and the riotous mishaps of a life he can still not quite believe is happening to him. On stage is the all-singing, all-dancing garden shed that Suggs has always dreamed of. Using the stage shed as his operations base and time-travel machine, we accompany him on the journey. Suggs will be joined on stage by a pianist and the occasional surprise guest, garnered from a lifetime at the very top of the entertainment business. 27

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Jonathan Ansell

That’ll Be The Day

Jonathan Ansell and Friends sing the music of G4 Thu 9 June 7.30pm The sensational voice on over 2 Million Albums, former G4 front man, and international recording star, Jonathan Ansell, is coming to town in his first ever nationwide solo tour. Accompanied by three superb singers and musicians, Jonathan will be performing G4’s greatest hits, along with some of pop and operas most famous songs. G4’s Jonathan found fame on X Factor, and since then, he has released two consecutive number one solo albums, Tenor at the Movies, and Forever. Last year, Jonathan took the lead role in the national tour of Whistle Down the Wind, where his performance won rave reviews. His numerous television appearances, combined with his sell out live shows, have won him legions of adoring solo fans both in the UK and abroad.

‘One of this country’s finest tenor voices spine tingling and exceptional a must see’ National press

That’ll be the day 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW Sat 11 June 7.30pm The legendary That’ll Be The Day the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with their 25th Anniversary show. Trevor, Gary and the gang return with the show’s greatest hits featuring the most popular feel-good comedy routines and favourite hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s which have been performed in the show over the last 25 years. We guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing!! 25 years and still rocking!! - Don’t miss this birthday party!! www.thatllbetheday.com

‘Non-Stop Nostalgia!’ The Express

Jim Davidson

jim davidson live and dangerous! Sun 12 June 8pm The incomparable Jim Davidson live, dangerous and as uncompromising as ever returns to Woking. A hysterical evening of near the knuckle stand up comedy featuring one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians. For a very limited tour only. A night not to be missed! Adults only.

Rock Choir Live! Sun 3 – Sat 9 July Sat & Sun 7.30pm, Mon – Fri 8pm Rock Choir – the UK’s original and first ever contemporary choir - offers up-lifting and energetic performances of well known feel good contemporary songs guaranteed to leave audiences on a high. Rock Choir includes individuals from all walks of life who meet weekly in their community to rehearse and sing and to have fun together.

‘A National Phenomenon’ Sunday Times Culture Magazine

Rock Choir Live!

Reginald D Hunter

one night at the proms Sun 28 August 7.30pm A Royal Wedding is something special! To help us all celebrate the Royal marriage, Handshake Ltd is presenting this unique event; One Night at the Proms performed by The National Symphony Orchestra and singers. The National Symphony Orchestra will bring all the ‘pomp & circumstance’ of a totally British occasion to the theatre. The UK’s finest musicians and singers from Covent Garden will perform a very special two-hour concert including the stirring and uplifting musical favourites; The Dambusters March, Nessun Dorma, Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and many more.

Reginald D Hunter sometimes even the devil tells the truth Sun 23 october 8pm In just over a decade since he began performing, Reginald D

Hunter has become one of the UK Comedy industry’s best-known and most distinctive performers. His work is often brutally honest, frequently controversial but always meticulously measured and thought out. He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the highly coveted main Perrier Award in three consecutive years and has become a well-known face on primetime television shows such as Live At The Apollo and QI and is a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You.

‘magic. his is a perfect set’ guardian

jimMY CARR lAUGHTER THERAPY TOUR TUE 25 OCTOBER 8pm Laughter Therapy; it’ll be an evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter. 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

The Drifters in Concert

overactive moral compass. Recommended dose: one brand-new show to be taken annually. (I said annually). Recommended for ages 16+.

The Drifters in Concert Sun 13 November 7.30pm As one of the biggest selling group’s of all time, The Drifters has featured over 60 different vocalists in almost six decades. The current recording line up perform new material alongside the group’s greatest hits including Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof and many more, paying homage to some of the most prestigious former recording artists of this group and highlighting the numerous musical reincarnations of the group - from Doo Wop to Rock’n’Roll and from Pop and Disco through to present day. www.theofficialdrifters.com

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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 Ambassadors Cinemas 0844 871 7643* (bkg fee) Rhoda McGaw Theatre visit www.ambassadortickets.com/woking to see What’s On *Calls charged at national call rate on BT landlines calls from other networks may vary Booking opens Thu 10 March Friends & Corporate Members Thu 17 March General booking Box Office open 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. Booking by phone Prices are subject to up to a £2.50 per ticket fee online and a £1.50 per ticket fee by phone, excluding Friends and Group Bookings. A transaction fee of £2.85 will be added to all telephone and online bookings, excluding Friends and Group bookings to cover administration charges, except for productions marked* where a per ticket booking fee of £2.75 will apply. Use American Express, MasterCard, Switch & Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are confirmed instantly. Or phone to reserve and pay within 4 working days.

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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. Standby Reduced price tickets may be available on a limited basis half an hour before the performance. One per person; cash only. 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 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 Samantha Preston on 01483 545946 or samanthapreston@theambassadors.com

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Save money on shows marked in this way - book for three shows and save £3 per ticket, book for four shows or more and save £4 per ticket. These rates apply to price bands A and B only. You must book the same number of seats for each show at the initial time of booking to be eligible for the discount. One discount per

Car The New Victoria Theatre is part of the Peacocks Centre in central Woking, just off Victoria Way and easily accessible

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

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. 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.

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.

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.