Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester Brochure 2011 by Ambassador Theatre Group

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JULY

OCTOBER

GHOST Mon 28 Mar - Sat 14 May

KINGS OF SWING Sat 11 Jun

THAT DAY WE SANG Wed 6 - Sat 16 Jul

STRICTLY GERSHWIN Wed 12 - Sat 15 Oct

APRIL

JONATHAN ANSELL AND FRIENDS Mon 13 Jun

BEYOND THE BARRICADE Sat 30 Jul

LEGALLY BLONDE Tue 18 - Sat 29 Oct

DYLAN MORAN Thu 16 & Fri 17 Jun

AUGUST

SOUTH PACIFIC Tue 25 Oct - Sat 5 Nov

MARCH

CORRIE! Mon 4 - Sat 9 Apr THE BIG BALLET Thu 14 Apr CHUCKLE BROTHERS Fri 15 Apr

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MIDNIGHT AT PUSS CREEK Sat 18 Jun AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH

CHRISTY MOORE Tue 19 Apr

JAMES VAN PRAAGH & TONY STOCKWELL Tue 21 Jun

BACK FOR GOOD Thu 21 Apr

RINGO STARR Wed 22 Jun

MAMMA MIA! Tue 26 Apr - Sat 18 Jun

MAGIC OF MOTOWN Thu 23 Jun

MAY

THOMAS & FRIENDS Sat 25 & Sun 26 Jun

EVITA Mon 23 - Sat 28 May

REMEMBER WHEN Tue 9 Aug

ANNIE Tue 8 - Sat 12 Nov

SEPTEMBER

NUTCRACKER Tue 22 - Sat 26 Nov

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tue 6 - Sat 17 Sep THE DRIFTERS Thu 22 Sep GREASE Mon 26 Sep - Sat 8 Oct SISTER ACT Thu 29 Sep - Sat 15 Oct

THE WIGGLES Mon 30 & Tue 31 May

JUNE

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TALON Thu 2 Jun DANNY BHOY Fri 3 Jun SPIRIT OF THE DANCE Thu 9 & Fri 10 Jun

2 FOR 1 ON THE FOLLOWING SHOWS CORRIE MON 4 APR EVITA MON 23 MAY SOUND OF MUSIC TUE 6 SEP GREASE MON 26 SEP SISTER ACT THU 29 SEP LEGALLY BLONDE MON 17 OCT DIRTY DANCING TUE 22 NOV

NOVEMBER

JOSEPH Tue 16 - Sun 21 Aug

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP (ATG) is the largest theatre operator in the world combining its international stature with core local values. As a successful and respected theatre provider, ATG has years of experience helping millions of customers enjoy the very best theatre and live entertainment - and now it’s your turn to be part of it.

TUE 25 OCT - SAT 5 NOV

DIRTY DANCING Tue 22 Nov - Sat 7 Jan 2012

DECEMBER CINDERELLA Sat 3 - Sat 31 Dec

NEW MUSIC BY GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS, DAVE STEWART (EURYTHMICS) & GLEN BALLARD (MICHAEL JACKSON)

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One of the highest grossing films of all time is now a brand new musical, created by some of the world’s greatest storytellers. ‘GHOST is a fantastic story that makes for great musical theatre,’ say composers Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. ‘It’s a roller-coaster of love, passion, revenge and comedy - all the themes of a great musical - and a score that includes the song most associated with the film, Unchained Melody.’ GHOST is the unforgettable love story of a young couple. Sam, tragically murdered and trapped as a ghost between this life and the next, faces a supernatural race against time to save Molly to prove that if you believe enough, love really can last forever. GHOST has been adapted by Bruce Joel Rubin from his own Oscar-winning screenplay and is directed by the multi-award-winning Matthew Warchus with designs by Rob Howell (RSC’s Matilda). Stage effects by Paul Kieve, (illusionist for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) and choreography is by Ashley Wallen (Kylie Minogue, Black Eyed Peas).

In Manchester for a strictly limited 7 week run, experience GHOST The Musical before the rest of the world.

RICHARD FLEESHMAN AS SAM WHEAT CAISSIE LEVY AS MOLLY JENSEN SHARON D CLARKE AS ODA MAE BROWN ANDREW LANGTREE AS CARL BRUNER

MANCHESTER GETS IT FIRST! MON 28 MAR - SAT 14 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Extra mat on Tue 26 April & Tue 3rd May 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ Call 0844 871 3038 10+ £5 off price bands A, B & C 20+ £6 off price bands A, B & C 50+ £7 off price bands A, B & C plus 2 free tickets (Valid Monday to Thursday evenings & midweek matinees only)

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 5 May 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Fri 6 May 7.30pm Sat 7 May 2.30pm

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‘AN AFFECTIONATE ROMP THROUGH 50 DRAMATIC YEARS!’ TONY WARREN (CORONATION ST CREATOR)

‘DON’T MISS THIS WHATEVER YOU DO. SUPERB’ ROY BARRACLOUGH (ALEC GILROY)

‘A HILARIOUS ROLLER COASTER. GO AND SEE CORRIE!’

THE SOLD OUT HIT RETURNS TO MANCHESTER corrietheplay.com Corrie! is a brand new play specially commissioned by ITV to celebrate Britain’s longest-running and most-loved soap. It had its UK premiere in Manchester where it opened to rave reviews and sell-out audiences, and is now on a major UK tour.

WILLIAM ROACHE (KEN BARLOW)

SPECIAL CORRIE LEGEND AT EVERY PERF!

This is your chance to relive those magic moments from ‘the Street’, hear the recent ominous rumbling of a runaway tram coming over the viaduct, watch Tracy kill Charlie, see Alan Bradley meet a gruesome end, Todd kiss Nick and Gail marry Brian, Martin, Richard and Joe! ‘A funny and affectionate romp’ (Tony Warren), Corrie! is written by award-winning playwright and Coronation Street scriptwriter Jonathan Harvey (Canary, Beautiful Thing, Closer to Heaven, Gimme Gimme Gimme), and directed by Fiona Buffini (The Two Gentlemen of Verona - RSC, Dinner - National Theatre and West End, The Playboy of the Western World - National Theatre and 39 Steps - West Yorkshire Playhouse and West End).

‘CORRIE IS A JOY’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘THE GREATEST TV SHOW IN THE WORLD LIVE ON STAGE’ ANTONY COTTON (SEAN TULLY)

MON 4 - SAT 9 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm LIVECARD Mon 2 for 1, Tue – Thu & Sat Mat £3.50 off per ticket AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 7 Apr 7.30pm

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THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW!

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‘A FABULOUS FEEL-GOOD SHOW’ Western Mail

A EXTREK WE ON NOWLE! SA Manchester Palace Theatre welcomes the internationally acclaimed, smash hit musical Mamma Mia! for 8 weeks only! Inspired by the storytelling magic of Abba’s timeless songs, from Dancing Queen and Take A Chance On Me to Super Trouper and Thank You For The Music, Mamma Mia!’s enchanting tale of family, love and friendship unfolds on a Greek Island paradise the night before a daughter’s wedding.

The hugely successful International Tour has been seen by more than 3.7 million people in over 47 cities. More than 46 million people worldwide have had the time of their lives at Mamma Mia! so isn’t it time you joined us for the time of your life?

TUE 26 APR - SAT 18 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm* Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm * Except Bank Holidays Mon 2nd & Mon 30 May performances at 4pm only

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 12 May 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Sat 28 May 2.30pm

‘THIS WINNER WILL TAKE IT ALL’ Manchester Evening News

‘YOU WILL, WITHOUT A DOUBT, HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE’ Newcastle Evening Chronicle

Photos of 2010 International Tour cast by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

SIGNED PERFS Thu 26 May 7.30pm Sat 11 Jun 2.30pm

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TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MULTI-AWARD WINNING MASTERPIECE BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFU L GROUP PRESENTS

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TWO GREAT NIGHTS OUT

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‘A MONUMENTAL SHOW’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘TRULY MAGNIFICENT’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM

‘THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A MUSICAL AS DRAMATICALLY EXCITING AS EVITA’ TIME OUT

‘I DEFY ANYBODY WHO SEES THIS PRODUCTION TO SAY THEY HAVE SEEN A BETTER ONE’ Following sell-out performances in 2008, one of the most loved and successful of all musicals makes a welcome return to Opera House Manchester – the famous West End production of the legendary Evita. 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 only 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. 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!

★★★★★ SUNDAY EXPRESS 10

Previous cast photos

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JONATHAN ANSELL AND FRIENDS

The international smash hit Spirit of the Dance has been seen by more than 25 million people around the world. Winner of nine Global Awards, including Best Choreography and Best International Production, this explosive and powerful show combines heartpounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion.

MON 23 - SAT 28 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm LIVECARD Mon 2 for 1, Tue – Thu & Sat mat £5 off per ticket

The skill and military precision of the world champion dancers of the Irish International Dance Company sends shivers down your spine. This award winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography.

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. 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.

(excl Fri & Sat eve perfs)

THU 9 & FRI 10 JUN 7.30pm

MON 13 JUN 7.30pm

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‘OUR FESTIVAL WILL BE THE ENVY OF THE WORLD’ PALACE THEATRE

KEVIN BOURKE (MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS) ON THE 2009 FESTIVAL

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OPEN AUDITIONS

Celebrating 7 years of fantastic productions and following the success of last year’s production of Guys and Dolls, the Palace Theatre Manchester will once again open its doors to the city’s young performers, with another exciting STAGE EXPERIENCE! Following one group of students from auditions to their graduation ceremony, Fame The Musical takes audiences through the highs, lows, friendships, romances and sheer hard-work that is daily life for the star-struck pupils in their quest for success. Not everyone makes it, but the triumphant students perform a spine-tingling finale that will have the audience on their feet wanting to hear more! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this all singing all dancing musical extravaganza on the Palace Theatre stage this summer!

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE PALACE THEATRE ON: AGES 15 - 21 Saturday 16 April 12pm – 6pm (approx)

AGES 10 - 14 Sunday 17 April 10am – 2pm (approx)

VICTORIA WOOD

THAT DAY WE SANG Victoria Wood, one of the UK’s best-loved writers and performers, writes and directs a new play for Manchester International Festival. That Day We Sang tells the story of the Manchester Children’s Choir and their famous 1929 recording of Nymphs and Shepherds. Four members of the choir are reunited forty-five years later for a TV documentary about the making of that record, triggering memories of the day itself and the years inbetween.

Photos from previous stage experience productions

EX T PE A RI G EN E CE

Stage Experience is an exciting two week project which takes place in the summer. It gives all budding actors, singers and dancers the chance to experience what it is like to work on a professionally run production. The cast / crew have just two weeks to create the production - rehearsing everyday, building the set, sourcing the props and making the costumes! All stage experience applicants will work with a professional production team and get to perform on the famous Palace Theatre stage in front of an audience! For further information and to download an audition pack, please visit www.manchesterpalace.org.uk Join our facebook page and become a fan! www.facebook.com/PalaceTheatreStageExperience

It’s a play about the joy of singing, the power of music and being middle aged, and features a specially-formed choir of North Manchester school children. Commissioned by MIF Creative. Produced by Manchester International Festival. Photograph © Alex Tefler Please note, Victoria Wood does not perform in That Day We Sang

WED 6 - SAT 16 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm No performances 7, 10 & 11 July

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STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

‘DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS’ OPERA HOUSE

SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO

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BILL KENWRIGHT by arrangement with THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP presents

LYRICS TIM RICE LYRICSBY BYTIM MUSIC MUSICBY BYANDREW ANDREW LLOYD LLOYD WEBBER Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel. Joseph bursts on to the stage at the Manchester Opera House this August so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

‘IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS. BRILLIANT!’ THE SUNDAY TIMES 14

Previous cast photos

‘A LAVISH, MUST SEE TREAT’

TUE 16 - SUN 21 AUG Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu mat 2.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Sun 1pm & 5pm

TELEGRAPH & ARGUS

‘A DELIGHT FROM START TO FINISH’

FAMILY SAVER Family booking 3–6 tickets with a max of 2 adults, £16 seats LIVECARD Tue £10 off per, Wed, Thu & Sun mat £6 off per ticket on price bands A, B & C GROUPS 10+ CALL 0844 871 3038 10+ Tue – Thu Eves £6 off price bands A, B & C 10+ Midweek Mats £5 off price bands A, B & C

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MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Connie Fisher returns as Maria in the world’s best-loved musical, The Sound Of Music, at the Palace Theatre, Manchester for 2 weeks only! This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike. With its unforgettable score The Sound Of Music, touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music. It’s the perfect family treat! www.thesoundofmusictour.com Although the producers of The Sound of Music cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, Connie Fisher is expected to appear at all performances excluding Wed 7 & 14 Sep 2.30pm, Thu 8 Sep 2.30pm and Mon 12 Sep, subject always to illness and holidays

TUE 6 - SAT 17 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Thu 8 Sep 2.30pm Mon 12 Sep 7pm LIVECARD Tue 6 2 for 1, midweek perfs £5 off price bands A, B & C

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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END!

‘A HABIT-FORMING TRIUMPH!’ EVENING STANDARD

WHOOPI GOLDBERG & STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

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PRESENT

From producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment (Hairspray, High School Musical) the smash hit musical comedy Sister Act is coming to the Manchester Opera House, direct from its record breaking run at the London Palladium. When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun she quickly finds fans amongst her fellow ‘sisters’ but makes the wrong impression on the convent’s strict Mother Superior. But when she turns her attention to the church’s off-key choir, helping the nuns to find their true voices and breathing new life into the rundown neighbourhood, her cover could be blown for good. With the gang giving chase, is time running out for Deloris? Or have they underestimated the power of her new found Sisterhood? Based on the smash hit movie of the same name, this fabulous, family-friendly, feel-good show is packed with songs inspired by Motown, funk, soul and disco. More than a million people saw Sister Act in the West End and now, as the habit hits the road in this multi-million pound production, you too can see why musical audiences fell in love with the funniest and funkiest nun on the run, and her heavenly sequinned sisters! www.SisterActTheMusical.com

Images from the original West End production, photography Catherine Ashmore

THU 29 SEP - SAT 15 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm LIVECARD Thu 29 Sep 2 for 1, Mon 3 - Thu 13 Oct £6 off price bands A, B & C (excludes Fri & Sat eve perfs)

GROUPS 10+ Call 0844 871 3038 10+ Early Booking Offer: £10 off price bands A, B & C (if booked & paid by 29th April 2011) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Wed 12 Oct 7.30pm SIGNED PERFS Thu 13 Oct 7.30pm

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‘THE NO.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!!!’ ‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS - CHANNEL 4’

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ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET RETURN

‘SLEEK AND HUGELY ENJOYABLE’

The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back at the Palace Theatre Manchester from 26 September for just 2 weeks only! Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy. 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. 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 ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO!’ NEIL SEAN, SKY NEWS

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 18

Photographs by Paul Coltas

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MON 26 SEP - SAT 8 OCT Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 5pm & 8.30pm LIVECARD Mon 26 Sep 2 for 1, Tue 27 – Fri 7 Oct £6 off price bands A & B (excludes Fri & Sat eve perfs)

SIGNED PERFS Thu 6 Oct 7.30pm

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Strictly Gershwin Strictly Gershwin is a dazzling celebration of George Gershwin and the razzmatazz of the big band era and Hollywood musicals. Gershwin’s sassy tunes combine with Derek Deane’s sensational choreography to conjure up the silver screen glamour of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. English National Ballet’s dancers will tap, twirl and glide their way through a dance journey from ballet to tap, ballroom to jazz, building to a breathtaking finale. Featuring over 100 superb artists including dancers, singers and a live jazz orchestra playing Gershwin favourites, from An American in Paris to Summertime, Strictly Gershwin is guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your spirits soaring! Photograph by Patrick Baldwin. Generously supported by Swarovski.

WED 12 - SAT 15 OCT Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm LIVECARD Wed 2 for 1, Thu eve & Sat mat £5.50 off up to 4 tickets GROUPS 10+ Call 0844 871 3038 10+ Early Booking Offer: £10 off price bands A, B & C (If booked and paid by 2nd July)

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OMIGOD YOU GUYS! THE BROADWAY & WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL

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★★★★ For the first time ever, the West End & Broadway sensation, winner Best New Musical (Whatsonstage.com Awards 2011) and nominated for 5 Olivier Awards, Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Manchester. 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).

‘GREAT SONGS, WITTY LINES. SMART, SASSY, SPECTACULAR’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘LEGALLY BLONDE SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER. SENSATIONAL’ THE SUN

★★★★

‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

NOW ALS O IN ITS

2ND AWA RD WINNING YEAR IN LONDON

TUE 18 - SAT 29 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School.

LIVECARD Tue 18 2 for 1, Wed 19 – Thu 27 Oct £6 off price bands A & B

Legally Blonde The Musical will take you from the social whirl of California Campus life to Harvard’s Halls of Justice with the brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). 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!

GROUPS 10+ Call 0844 871 3038 10+ £5 off price bands A & B 20+ £6 off price bands A & B plus 2 free tickets 50+ £7 off price bands A & B plus 3 free tickets

★★★★ ‘RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE FROM START TO FINISH. PERFECTION’ THE INDEPENDENT Photos of the original London production by Ellie Kurttz. Original poster concept designed by aka. Photo Uli Webber.

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WINNER OF 7 TONY AWARDS NEW YORK’S LINCOLN CENTER THEATER PRODUCTION OF

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S BARBICAN SOLD OUT ON BROADWAY AND ACROSS AMERICA

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‘RAPTUROUS AND REVELATORY!’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘GORGEOUS! SOUTH PACIFIC DOESN’T JUST FLOAT, IT SOARS!’ USA TODAY

‘THE BEST RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN IN A GENERATION’ WASHINGTON POST

Supported by

The producers of West Side Story and Guys and Dolls present the breathtaking and lavish Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific. This international hit landmark production which reinvented the classic musical swept the 2008 Tony Awards, played to sold-out houses on Broadway for 2 years, and is currently selling out across America. Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this is the sweeping romantic story of two couples, threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices. Its portrayal of Americans stationed in an alien culture in wartime is as relevant today as when it first thrilled audiences. With a cast of 40 and a live orchestra of 25, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the greatest musicals of all time, as the critics agree, ‘THIS IS A SHOW YOU WILL REMEMBER FOREVER.’ 22

Production photo of original cast

TUE 25 OCT - SAT 5 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm SIGNED PERF Wed 2 Nov 7.30pm

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‘ONE OF THE MOST ENCHANTING MUSICALS I HAVE EVER SEEN’ SUNDAY TIMES

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THE MAGIC RETURNS WITH AN ENCHANTING CLASSIC

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‘A CHRISTMAS CRACKER BY A STAR COMPANY’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘POSSIBLY ONE OF THE GREATEST BALLETS PERFORMED BY ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST COMPANIES’

Starring

SU POLLARD DAVID MCALISTER One of the most successful musicals of all time! This endearing tale of little orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this enchanting musical about never giving up hope. Annie is a gutsy 11 year old orphan who, being left on the doorsteps of a New York City orphanage, run by the cruel and crooked Miss Hannigan, is determined to find her real parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils the evil plans of dastardly Miss Hannigan and her devious brother, Rooster. Winner of 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and also boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including It’s a Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C. and the everoptimistic Tomorrow, Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. It’s no wonder that this heart-warming show has become a contemporary classic. 24

YORKSHIRE EVENING POST

TUE 8 - SAT 12 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm LIVECARD Tue 2 for 1, Wed & Thu £5 off price bands A, B & C GROUPS 10+ Call 0844 871 3038 10+ £3 off price bands A & B, £2 off price bands C & D plus 1 in 10 free 20+ £4 off price bands A & B, £3 off price bands C & D plus 1 in 10 free SCHOOL GROUPS Wed mat & eve best available £8 plus 1 teacher goes free with every 10

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TUE 22 - SAT 26 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Northern Ballet are back in Manchester with the most popular of all ballets The Nutcracker, after its phenomenal run at the Palace Theatre last Christmas.

LIVECARD Tue 2 for 1, Wed – Fri & Sat mat £5 off price bands A, B, C & D

Christmas Eve in the twinkling drawing room of the Edwards’ family home. Amidst the commotion, the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever taller. Uncle Drosselmeyer’s curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most.

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Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy. Bringing to life everyone’s favourite Christmas story performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. Running time 1 hour 55 mins. Main image photo Jason Tozer, production images by Bill Cooper.

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THE WEST END SMASH-HIT COMES TO MANCHESTER FOR THE FIRST TIME!

MAKE SURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR FASTEST SELLING PANTO EVER

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‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’

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Following from last year’s success, First Family Entertainment return to the Manchester Opera House, with the most magical fairytale of them all, Cinderella.

OBSERVER

Cinderella provides everything you expect from a traditional pantomime, stunning sets, lavish costumes, amazing song and dance numbers, romance, bags of audience participation, real Shetland ponies and the most important ingredient of all - a sprinkling of pantomime magic.

★★★★

‘SPECTACULAR’ FINANCIAL TIMES

STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED VERY SOON.

Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping I’ve Had The Time Of My Life! Don’t miss your chance to see the fastest selling show in West End history www.dirtydancingontour.com 26

TUE 22 NOV 2011 SAT 7 JAN 2012 Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm No performances 25th Dec & 1st Jan 2012 LIVECARD Tue 22 Nov 2 for 1 SIGNED PERFS Tue 29 Nov 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Wed 4 Jan 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Sat 7 Jan 2.30pm

0844 871 3018* www.PalaceandOperaHouse.org.uk* *Subject to booking/transaction fee

DISCOUNTS NO CONCESSIONS ON PREMIUM SEATS, DISCOUNTS ARE NOT APPLICABLE SAT 17 – SAT 31 DECEMBER. NO PERFORMANCE 25TH DECEMBER,

GROUPS CONCESSIONS 10+ £5 off price bands A, B & C 20+ £6 off price bands A, B & C plus 1 free ticket 50+ £7 off price bands A, B & C plus 3 free tickets 100+ £8 off price bands A, B & C plus 5 free tickets SCHOOL GROUPS & YOUTH GROUPS All seats £8.50 with 1 teacher free with every 10 children

FAMILY TICKET Family Ticket for between 3 to 6 people (Maximum 2 adults): All seats £17 GENERAL CONCESSIONS Senior Citizens / Registered Unemployed / Students / Children: £3.00 discount off top three prices SENIOR CITIZENS Best available seats at all matinees £11.00 Supporting the Theatres for Theatres Appeal in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital www.gosh.org © 2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no 235825

SAT 3 - SAT 31 DEC 2011 EARLY BOOKING OFFER Book and pay before the end of Apr and get £5.00 off all perfs, from Sat 3 to Sat 11 Dec (top 4 prices only) LIVECARD Tue 6 Dec at 7pm 2 for 1, Mon-Fri & Sat mats £5 off price bands A, B & C SIGNED PERFS Fri 9 Dec 2.30pm & 7pm

0844 871 3018* GROUPS 10+ 0844 871 3038 www.PalaceandOperaHouse.org.uk* *Subject to booking/transaction fee

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

THE BIG BALLET THU 14 APR 7.30pm A ballet like no other, The Big Ballet is an ensemble of 16 dancers, each weighing no less than 16 stone and united in a common cause; not to lose a single pound. These ladies enchant their audiences with a hilarious comedy show full of fun, providing that you shouldn’t take life, or yourself, too seriously.

CHUCKLE BROTHERS

CHRISTY MOORE

FRI 15 APR 7pm

TUE 19 APR 8pm

Join Paul and Barry Chuckle in their latest hilarious adventure. Barry Potty and his Full Blood Brother, Paul, arrive accidentally at Pigsnorts School of Magic where the evil Lord Fonterall is plotting to take over the school! Featuring ghosts, ghouls and spectacular magic in this exhilarating brand new show.

BACK FOR GOOD THU 21 APR 7.30pm

Following their 2010 national tour the boys are back and reunited with ‘Robbie’, finalist in BBC’s The One & Only show, recreating the magic of Take That live in concert. Exceptional female dancers, great stage production and exciting special effects, make this look, sound and feel just like the real thing. You will be singing and dancing within minutes and left with little doubt that you are watching ‘The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time’. Featuring hits such as The Flood, Hold Up A Light, Rule The World, Rock DJ, Never Forget, Everything Changes, Shine to the heart warming Babe, Angels, Patience and A Million Love Songs, you will be putting your hands together to Pray that the boys are Back For Good. 28

TALON PT

THU 2 JUN 7.30pm

DANNY BHOY OH

FRI 3 JUN 8pm

THE KINGS OF SWING OH

SAT 11 JUN 7.30pm

Christy is one of Ireland’s most important and influential artists. He has been on the road since 1966, and has made over 30 albums. His live performances have taken him from small folk clubs in Ireland and England to premier concert halls worldwide. He will be accompanied by Declan Sinnott.

Revisiting the magical night of the Eagles 2004 Farewell 1 tour featuring all the classic hits including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. Talon recreate the immensely powerful five part harmony vocals and exact musical production of this fabulous event.

Scotland’s Danny Bhoy embarks on a 10-date tour of the UK on the back of his spectacular British TV debut on Live at the Apollo. His unique brand of personal storytelling and razor-sharp wit, combined with his easy going relaxed style have helped to make him into one of the most in-demand and critically-acclaimed comedians in the world.

A live concert featuring the Kings of Swing Orchestra presenting some of the best swing vocalists currently performing throughout Europe. Celebrating the greatest hits of Sinatra, Bennett, Deano, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole and more recently hits by Michael Buble, Paolo Nutini and Brian Setzer.

THE WIGGLES

DYLAN MORAN

MIDNIGHT AT PUSS CREEK

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH

MON 30 & TUE 31 MAY

Mon 1pm & 4pm Tue 11am & 2pm The Wiggles are very proud to be bringing The Wiggles Greatest Hits to the UK & Ireland in 2011. In 2011 the band will celebrate their 20th birthday so with twenty years of hits such as Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot Toot Chugga Chugga the show will be jam packed with audience favourites!

THU 16 & FRI 17 JUN 8pm Dylan Moran is about to spread a little happiness with a brand new show. Ageing, religion, kids, relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life. Searing observations and sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly ‘Moranesque’ brush strokes and all delivered with Dylan’s renowned, shambolic charm.

SAT 18 JUN 8pm

Oliver Samuels - the King of Jamaican Comedy - stars in Patrick Brown’s all new, hilariously scary comedy whodunnit. Hated by all and sundry because of her miserly ways, Zedla Matalon lays at death’s door, with one and all waiting to ‘pick at her bones’ as soon as she croaks. Who helps her on her way? It’s down to Detective Inspector Tracey to find out.

JAMES VAN PRAAGH & TONY STOCKWELL TUE 21 JUN 7.30pm

One of the world’s foremost mediums, US Psychic James Van Praagh, star of Beyond and Producer of TV’s Ghost Whisperer teams up with the UK’s Tony Stockwell to create a unique atmosphere for communication with loved ones in spirit. 29

ENHANCE YOUR THEATRE EXPERIENCE n BEAT THE QUEUES AND PAY FOR YOUR PARKING AT OUR SELECTED NCP CAR CARKS IN THE THEATRE FOYER WHEN YOU ARRIVE (OUR SELECTED CAR PARKS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 34) n MERCHANDISE AND PROGRAMMES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOYER n DON’T FORGET TO PRE-ORDER YOUR INTERVAL DRINK n RECEIVE GREAT DISCOUNTS FRONT OF HOUSE WHEN YOU BECOME A LIVECARD MEMBER (SEE THE INSIDE FRONT COVER FOR MORE INFORMATION)

MAGIC OF MOTOWN

RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND

THU 23 JUN 8pm

PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS WED 22 JUN 7.30pm

Ringo Starr’s music, as a solo artist and as a Beatle, is permeated with his personality. His warmth and humour, and his exceptional musicianship, have given us songs we all know and love, including With A Little Help From My Friends, Don’t Pass Me By and Never Without You.

THOMAS & FRIENDS OH

Get ready – the smash hit show from the States returns. Here it comes – authentically recreating the harmonies, moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship It’s on its way – a brand-new show, starring a super-talented cast performing hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5 & Stevie Wonder. www.easytheatres.com

SAT 25 & SUN 26 JUN

Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm Sun 11am & 2pm This new adventure is packed with audience sing-a-longs, high energy dancing and thrilling adventures. When Thomas makes a mistake, all the engines on the Island of Sodor must work together to prepare for the exciting event under the Big Top. A fun-filled family show with all your favourite characters.

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BEYOND THE BARRICADE SAT 30 JUL 7.30pm

REMEMBER WHEN TUE 9 AUG 2.30pm OH

Back by public demand, the most successful and popular touring show of its kind, Beyond The Barricade returns to Manchester with a brand new 2011 production. Including songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia!, and of course, Les Miserables, plus many more.

THE DRIFTERS OH

One of the countries most popular nostalgia shows returns with an all new 2011 show. Enjoy a trip down memory lane in a wonderful feel good afternoon featuring magical musical memories from the 40s to the 70s. With songs made famous by Doris Day Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Max Bygraves, Vera Lynn, Elvis, Cliff plus many more including Abba!

THU 22 SEP 7.30pm

One of the biggest selling groups ever, The Drifters has featured over 60 vocalists in 6 decades. The current line-up perform new material alongside hits including Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof and many more, paying homage to their former recording artists and highlighting their numerous musical reincarnations. www.theofficialdrifters.com

BECOME A GROUP BOOKER AND SAVE £££’S! RESTORATION LEVY

HOSPITALITY

The Palace Theatre & Opera House receives no public subsidy and covers many of the costs associated with operating and maintaining these historic venues to their original splendour. On certain shows, the ticket prices may include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund.

The Palace Theatre and Opera House are pleased to offer a range of hospitality packages to suit all needs and requirements. Each package includes the use of one of our beautiful private rooms, a top price ticket giving you a great view of the show and a dedicated team to ensure you and your guests enjoy a VIP evening.

A recent investment from the restoration fund has allowed us to completely renovate the Opera House. Work carried out so far has included a new roof, a complete repaint and repair of the building exterior frontage, a new lighting scheme to exterior of building, new carpets throughout the front of house areas, redecoration of bar areas and new foyer sales points. We would like to thank you for your continued support of our historic theatres, and we hope you enjoy your new look Opera House during your next visit.

For further information on the packages available, please contact: PALACE THEATRE staceybroadmeadow@ theambassadors.com OPERA HOUSE darrencollingwood@ theambassadors.com

BOOK A GROUP TODAY! As Manchester’s two premier venues for live theatre, we are proud to be able to bring our Group Bookers a wide range of quality products that reflect the diversity of taste in our audience. We are confident that, no matter what type of group you organise or what type of show you prefer to see, we are second to none in the region for offering the very best in live entertainment at the very best prices!

MEAL DEALS

RADISSON EDWARDIAN MEAL DEAL Make your Theatre experience extra special and book our Brand New Meal Deal Package at the Radisson Edwardian’s Alto Restaurant. 2 courses £15.50, 3 courses £17.50 or 3 courses plus a glass of champagne each for £25.

In addition to this, we are also able to offer our Group Bookers a huge range of benefits. These include: + PRIORITY BOOKING LINE (0844 871 3038 Mon – Fri; 10am – 6pm) + DEDICATED AND FRIENDLY, THEATRE BASED, GROUP SALES TEAM + GENEROUS GROUP DISCOUNTS ON MOST SHOWS + BOOK NOW, PAY LATER PAYMENT SCHEME

HARD ROCK CAFÉ MEAL DEAL Located in the centre of Manchester, the UK’s largest Hard Rock has joined with us to offer our groups a Hard Rock Café meal deal that will rock the senses and enhance any trip to the theatre. Available on all shows, for just £14.00 per person, you will receive a choice of Entrée, Hard Rock’s signature ice cream and a soft drink. Call us now!

+ NO BOOKING OR POSTAGE FEES + HOSPITALITY PACKAGES + PRIORITY MAILINGS + INVITES TO SPECIAL SHOW LAUNCHES AND PREVIEWS + EDUCATION PACKS AVAILABLE ON SOME SHOWS

MIDWEEK MATINEE AFTERNOON TEAS

+ COACH DROP OFF / PICK-UP BAYS

For £9.50 per person, you can enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, tea or coffee – all in The Octagon Lounge of The Midland Hotel.

+ THEATRE TOURS

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BOOKING INFORMATION BOOK IN PERSON Call into our ticket centre at The Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm (6pm non-performance days). SOLT gift vouchers accepted.

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TELEPHONE Box Office 0844 871 3018* (24hr bookings) Groups Hotline 0844 871 3038 (Mon to Fri, 10am – 6pm)

ACCESS FOR ALL Call 0161 245 6605 (Mon to Fri, 10am-6pm) or email manchesterboxoffice@theambassadors.com is also available by calling 0844 277 9856 (24 hours).

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ONLINE Log on to www.PalaceandOperaHouse.org.uk* or www.ticketmaster.co.uk*

BY POST Stating the performance and seat choice, enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues, or your card details and post to the above address. Please enclose a stamped and addressed envelope.

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Corrie! Mon - Thu eve & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat mat

OXFORD ROAD

Spirit of the Dance

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RESTORATION FUND The ticket price for shows includes a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund.

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MIF That Day We Sang

GALLERY

CIRCLE

STALLS

STAGE

PALACE THEATRE SEATING PLAN

OPERA HOUSE SEATING PLAN

F £17.50 £17.50 £17.50

S £48.50 £45.50 £48.50

£25.50 £22.50 £19.50 £22.50 £19.50 £16.50 £27.50 £24.50 £21.50

£16.50 £13.50 £18.50

£36

£19.50

£29.50 £23.50

£28.50 £25.50 £30.50

£21

£19

The Chuckle Brothers Christy Moore

All tickets £13 £31

£28.50

Thomas and Friends

£16

£6

Remember When

£18 £19.50 £24

£13.50 £15.50 £17.50

£39 £44 £46.50

£20 £26 £29 £32 £35 £29.50 £26.50 £23.50 £20.50 £17.50 £37.50 £34.50 £31.50 £28.50 £23.50

£38 £32.50 £40.50

Sister Act Mon - Thu £40.50 £37.50 £30.50 £23.50 £18.50 Fri & Sat £43.50 £39.50 £32.50 £25.50 £20.50

£45.50 £48.50

£23 £26 £31 £36 £29 £33.50 £36 £41 £30.50 £36 £43.50 £38.50

£35 £30

£30 £25

£25 £15

£15 £10

£10 -

£59.50 £59.50 £49.50

South Pacific Mon - Thu eve & Sat mat £39.50 £35.50 £30.50 £25.50 £20.50 Weds mat £34.50 £30.50 £26.50 £22.50 £18.50 £37.50 £37.50 £27.50 £22.50 £42 Fri & Sat eves

£42.50 £37.50 £45

Annie Tue – Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eve

£25.50 £21.50 £21.50 £18.50 £26.50 £22.50

£17.50 £14.50 £19.50

£14.50 £11.50 £16.50

Nutcracker All perfs ex Thu mat Thu mat

£35 £30 £24.50 £21.50

£26.50 £19.50

£24 £18.50

£20.50 £15.50

£17.50 £13.50

£40 £29.50

£10 £10

£75 £75

£39.50

£39.50 £29.50 £18.50 £35.50 £22.50 £45 £18.50 £29

Dirty Dancing Mon - Fri early £44.50 £41.50 £35.50 £30.50 £19.50 Fri late & Sat £48.50 £45 £38.50 £35.50 £22.50 £31.50 £28.50 £25.50

£24.50 £23.50

All tickets £29.50

Ringo Starr

£60

£55

Magic of Motown

£24

£23

£12

£10

The Drifters

£19.50

All tickets £23

James van Praagh and Tony Stockwell

£23.50 £21.50

Dylan Moran

£35.50 £29.50 £39.50

All tickets £16

Danny Bhoy

£19 £17

All tickets £17 All tickets £18.50

Talon

Midnight at Puss Creek

All tickets £21

The Wiggles

Kings of Swing

Jonathan Ansell

A £23

£15.50 £13.50 £18.50

£32.50 £27.50 £22.50 £19.50 £25.50 £22.50 £19.50 £16.50 £35.50 £30.50 £25.50 £22.50 £24.50 £21.50

Legally Blonde Mon - Thu eve Fri & Sat Midweek mats

PRICE BAND The Big Ballet

Back For Good

Strictly Gershwin All perfs ex Thu mat Thu mat

CIRCLE

Design SWD swd.uk.com Print John Good

£18

Grease Mon - Thu eve Fri early Fri eve & Sat perfs

Joseph Tue - Thu Eve £27.50 £24.50 £22.50 Fri & all Sat £25 and Sun £30.50 £27.50 £19 Wed & Thu mats £25.50 £21.50 The Sound of Music Mon & Weds mats Tue - Thu eve Fri - Sat

*Subject to booking / transaction / restoration levy

GRAND TIER

Mamma Mia Mon - Thu eve £40.50 £37.50 £30.50 £25.50 £18.50 Wed mat £40.50 £37.50 £30.50 £25.50 £18.50 Sat mat £43.50 £39.50 £32.50 £27.50 £20.50 Fri & Sat eve £43.50 £39.50 £32.50 £27.50 £20.50 Evita Mon - Thu eve & Sat mat Thu mat Fri & Sat eve

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Ghost Mon - Sat eve £43.50 £37.50 £32.50 £27.50 £22.50 Tue & Thu mat £40.50 £34.50 £29.50 £25.50 £22.50 Sat mat £43.50 £37.50 £32.50 £27.50 £22.50

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All tickets £17 All tickets £25

Terms and Conditions  No concessions available Fri & Sat perfomances  All discounts are subject to availability and offered on a limited basis; one discount available per bkg  Price bands S relate to superior seats situated in the stalls and circle  Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time.  Concessions available for Under 16’s, full-time students, UB40’s, over 60’s, the retired, disabled and companion. See Box Office for full details

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester are 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 award-winning 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 coproductions 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.

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