Manchester Brochure - Spring 2017

WINTER SPRING

2016/17

ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester* | PALACE THEATRE 0844 871 3019* | OPERA HOUSE 0844 871 3018* *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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THE S TAG E D O O R BAR Join us at The Stage Door Bar and indulge in an afternoon tea. Supplied by the award winning Slattery patisserie and chocolatier, our afternoon tea includes a selection of sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, an assortment of handcrafted cakes, and a perfect pot of speciality tea or coffee.

TO FIND OUT MORE

Call 0844 871 3038* or email STAGEDOORBAR@THEAMBASSADORS.COM *Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

GREAT FOOD. NO RUSH. From tasty light bites to delicious three-course meals, our stylish bistro is the perfect place to enjoy relaxed pre-theatre dining safe in the knowledge you won’t miss a moment of the show.

BUY IN ADVANCE TO GET TWO PERFECT COURSES FOR ONLY £12.95 SIMPLY GO TO ATGTICKETS.COM/Oxfordstreetbistro

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For table reservations call 0161 245 6626 or email OXFORDSTBISTRO@THEAMBASSADORS.COM

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WELCOME SEASON HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY

BILLY ELLIOT

P4

BRENDAN COLE: ALL NIGHT LONG P35

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

P35

MCB SWAN LAKE

P11

FUNNY GIRL

P12

GREASE

P16

THE COMMITMENTS

P18

P20

THE DREAMBOYS

P37

WONDERLAND

P22

P27

NOT DEAD ENOUGH

P29

THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

P31

FEBRUARY

SHOWADDYWADDY IN CONCERT P35

MARCH

BAT OUT OF HELL

P8

APRIL

LORD OF THE DANCE

MAY

THE WEDDING SINGER

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SEE IT THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON

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29 NOV — 28 JAN PALACE THEATRE

‘THIS ISN’T FEEL GOOD. IT’S FEEL FANTASTIC’ SUNDAY INDEPENDENT

‘A GLOBAL THEATRICAL PHENOMENON’ LOS ANGELES TIMES

Creative Team Music by Elton John Book and lyrics by Lee Hall Directed by Stephen Daldry

HHHHH MAIL ON SUNDAY

Billy Elliot the Musical, one of the most beloved shows on stage today, is embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after eleven extraordinary years in London’s West End. Set in a small mining town in the north east of England, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.

Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

MON – SAT 7.30PM (EXCL. 31 DEC) THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM EXTRA MATS 20, 23, 28, 30 DEC 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £22

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

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Wed 11 Jan 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Mon 16 Jan 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Tue 24 Jan 7.30pm

THEATRECARD £10 OFF TUE 29 & WED 30 NOV (PREM, A, B & C) ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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BEN ADAMS AS ALADDIN

SHERRIE HEWSON

AS THE GENIE OF THE RING

JOHN THOMSON AS ABANAZAR

ERIC POTTS

AS WIDOW TWANKEY

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9 DEC — 8 JAN OPERA HOUSE

First Family Entertainment and the Opera House, Manchester are thrilled to present a fairy tale classic for all the family – Aladdin!

It’s a pure genie-us of a panto, with an all star cast!

Loose Women favourite, and star of the all-new Are You Being Served?, Sherrie Hewson, will be appearing as The Genie of the Ring, opposite one of Manchester’s best-loved actors, John Thomson (Cold Feet) as the evil Abanazar. Pop sensation Ben Adams (A1) will tread the boards as the title role, Aladdin, and to complete the line-up, writer, director and one of the best dames in the business, Eric Potts will star as Widow Twankey!

December

If you’re looking for festive family fun, your wish is our command! Enter the cave of wonders, rub the magic lamp and be transported to an enchanting world that is sure to be Manchester’s highlight this Christmas!

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O - SENIOR CITIZENS HALF PRICE (A, B & C) Group packages and ice cream pre-ordering is also available.

Please ask at time of booking.

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 15 Dec & Fri 16 Dec 7pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE Fri 30 Dec 1pm Specifically welcoming people with additional needs, those with an autism spectrum condition, learning disability as well as accessible to people with dementia, their families and carers. Widget symbol resource and a visual story is available on request. Call Access Bookings on 0161 245 6605 for more information.

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ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard The Ambassador Theatre Group reserve the right to alter the advertised programme, facilities, prices and discounts at any time. The information and prices on this page are correct at the time of going to press. *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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17 FEB — 29 APR OPERA HOUSE

Andrew Polec as Strat

Christina Bennington as Raven

‘IT’S INCREDIBLE FOR ME TO SEE JIM STEINMAN’S DREAM OF OVER 50 YEARS FINALLY COME TO FRUITION’ MEAT LOAF BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

Rob Fowler as Falco

Sharon Sexton as Sloane

…GLOWING LIKE THE METAL ON THE EDGE OF A KNIFE Jim Steinman’s epic rock and roll theatrical fantasy Bat Out Of Hell The Musical, the inspiration for one of the most iconic and successful albums in history, is set to explode onto the Manchester Opera House stage this February for a limited 10 week run.

Join the eternally young Strat and his wild gang, The Lost, as they roam the streets of Obsidian, a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, ruled by the wicked and tyrannical Falco.

When Strat first sets eyes on Falco’s daughter, Raven, who has been locked away in the palace towers, he sets out to rescue her from her evil father’s clutches in a full throttle tale of teenage love, youthful rebellion and living the rock and roll dream.

Bat Out Of Hell is a breathtaking new musical that features 17 of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits including I’d Do Anything for Love, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night), Dead Ringer For Love, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Bat Out of Hell and three new Jim Steinman originals written for the show.

Directed by Jay Scheib, this high octane musical adventure plays the Manchester Opera House this February. Book now!

MON – SAT 7.30PM (THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM) TICKETS FROM £17.50

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

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 16 Mar 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thu 13 Apr 7.30pm

THEATRECARD £5 OFF MON – WED EVES & THU MAT ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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GROUPS AND SCHOOLS

BOOK YOUR GROUP & ENJOY THESE GREAT BENEFITS Book a trip to the theatre for ten or more people and make the most of our special group offers including: ❚ Invites to launches and previews ❚ Priority notification of new shows, with an exclusive booking period ❚ No booking fees, with tickets posted free to your door ❚ Group sales team based at the theatre ❚ Reserve now, pay later ❚ A dedicated priority line ❚ Excellent meal deals and afternoon teas on offer ❚ Group savings on the majority of shows ❚ Reservations can be easily changed or cancelled for free ❚ Reserve more than one show at a time

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY The Palace Theatre and Opera House are the ideal choice for corporate entertaining and networking. Please call the Group Sales Team for details of our Ambassador Lounge packages.

GROUPS SPECIAL OFFER

Afternoon Tea for just £10 per person at The Stage Door Bar. (Subject to availability)

CALL 0844 871 3038* | 10AM – 6PM MON – FRI

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9 — 11 FEB PALACE THEATRE

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‘NOT TO BE MISSED’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘A TRULY MESMERISING PERFORMANCE’ BATH CHRONICLE

‘THE FAMOUS 32 FOUETTE TURNS ARE EXECUTED SO WELL, IT IS GIDDY TO WATCH’ BATH CHRONICLE

‘CRITIC’S CHOICE’ SUNDAY TIMES

THU – SAT 7.30PM (SAT MAT 2.30PM)

‘A VISUAL DELIGHT AS THE CORPS DE BALLET FILL THE STAGE WITH WONDERFUL SEQUENCES AND LAVISH COSTUMES’ BATH CHRONICLE Moscow City Ballet returns to Manchester with Swan Lake, probably the world’s best-known ballet, and a signature piece of the company’s repertoire. The epic story of Prince Siegfried and his doomed love for Odette is magnificently brought to life in all its original splendour by Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly familiar score.

This flawless production is a stunning demonstration of the precision, artistry and sheer grace for which Moscow City Ballet is renowned throughout the world. The company is brimming with some of Russia’s best young dancers – outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet – all enhanced by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra.

Tchaikovsky’s ‘big story ballets’ are the essence of Russian culture and seeing performances by the Moscow City Ballet dancers never fails to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul.

TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone

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

THEATRECARD HALF PRICE THU 9 FEB (PREM & A) £7 OFF FRI – SAT (PREM & A) ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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18 — 25 FEB PALACE THEATRE

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‘SHERIDAN SMITH IS HILARIOUS, GLORIOUS, TOUCHING. AN UNFORGETTABLE STAR TURN’ THE TIMES

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‘MICHAEL MAYER’S VIVACIOUS PRODUCTION HAS WIT, CHARM AND ENERGY, SPARKLY CHOREOGRAPHY, AND A STRONG, EBULLIENT CAST’ FINANCIAL TIMES

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‘SHERIDAN SMITH IS “THE GREATEST STAR BY FAR”’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Hot on the heels of a record breaking, critically acclaimed West End run, this ‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE’ – The Sunday Times new production of Funny Girl stars Olivier Awardwinning Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice.

Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago, boasting some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. Half a century later, this ‘EXHILARATING EMBRACE OF A PRODUCTION’ – The Independent comes to Manchester after wowing critics and audiences alike in London’s West End. This iconic musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star.

Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘PHENOMENAL’ – The Telegraph production opening its UK tour at the Palace Theatre in February 2017.

The producers of Funny Girl cannot gurantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

MON – SAT 7.30PM (WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM, EXCL. SAT 18 FEB) TICKETS FROM £18

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

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 23 Feb 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Fri 24 Feb 7.30pm

THEATRECARD £12.50 OFF MON 20 FEB £5 OFF MON – THU (PREM & A) ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MULTI-MILLION SELLING CDS

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27 FEB — 4 MAR PALACE THEATRE

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‘TREMENDOUS’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘THE ULTIMATE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY’ CBS NEWS

‘SUBLIME’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

INCLUDING THE SMASH HITS Lets Dance, To Know

Photos include previous cast

‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’

Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more.

DAILY EXPRESS

Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two, Three, Four and Five, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era.

The dazzling success of the first five albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over two million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well.

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds of a Feather, and The New Statesman.

Dreamboats and Petticoats – the songs will live forever.

Featuring classic tracks from: Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochrane, Billy Fury and many more.

MON – SAT 7.30PM (WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM) TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone

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

THEATRECARD HALF PRICE MON 27 FEB (A & B) £5 OFF TUE-THU (A & B) ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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THE ORIGINAL WEST END MUSICAL IS BACK

HE’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT!

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10 — 25 MAR PALACE THEATRE

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING GO, GO, GO’ SKY NEWS

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘A FEEL-GOOD, PICK-ME-UP MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

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

He’s the one that you want!! Tom Parker, from the UK’s top boy band The Wanted, is to star in his first ever theatrical role as ‘bad boy’ Danny in Grease, the No.1 greatest musical!

This original, electrifying West End production lights up the Palace Theatre, Manchester for just two weeks only!

It’s time to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobbysocks and come along to the biggest party in Manchester as Danny and 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!’

Photographs of previous tour companies by Paul Coltas.

MON – THU 7.30PM FRI 10 MAR ONLY 7.30PM SAT 11 MAR ONLY 2.30PM & 7.30PM, FRI 5.30PM & 8.30PM, SAT 5PM & 8.30PM TICKETS FROM £15

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

THEATRECARD £10 OFF MON 13 & TUE 14 MAR (PREM, A & B) £5 OFF MON – THU (PREM, A & B) ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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27 MAR — 8 APR PALACE THEATRE

THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END STARRING KEVIN KENNEDY (CORONATION STREET) ‘BLOWS THE ROOF OFF’ MAGIC 105.4

‘A BIG-HEARTED FLASH’N’DAZZLE BIG NIGHT OUT’ THE TIMES

MON – SAT 7.30PM, (WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM)

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‘THE MUSICAL WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. A SWEET-SOUL, SOLID-GOLD, FIVE STAR BLAST. SO GOOD I ALMOST WEPT’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Direct from a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic. The show received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation.

The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced. Placing a classified advert in a music paper, Jimmy auditions a number of wannabes before finalising the new line up who he names The Commitments.

The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself.

Photos of previous cast.

TICKETS FROM £18 £21.90 online/phone

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

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Wed 29 Mar 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Mon 3 Apr 7.30pm

THEATRECARD HALF PRICE MON 27 & TUE 28 MAR £10 OFF MON 3 & TUE 4 APR £5 OFF WED – THU ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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11 — 15 APR PALACE THEATRE

‘I’M BLOWN AWAY

BY THE REMARKABLE TALENT AND ABILITIES OF THE GREAT CAST WE’VE GATHERED AND DELIGHTED TO RETURN TO THE UK WHERE WE STARTED OUT 20 YEARS AGO’ MICHAEL FLATLEY

HHHH THE TELEGRAPH

Following the phenomenal success of the 2015 UK tour, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is excited to announce its return to the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Fresh from successful runs in the West End, Broadway, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games continues to thrill audiences with its intoxicating mix of dance and music that fuses the traditional with the contemporary in a classic tale that showcases the exceptional talent of the cast.

With all the precision and thrills of the original, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging, cutting edge technology, new choreography, world champion acrobats and 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers all directed by Michael Flatley. With new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.

TUE – SAT 8PM (SAT MAT 2.30PM) TICKETS FROM £36.25 £40.15 online/phone

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

THEATRECARD £7.50 OFF WED 12 & THU 13 APR ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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NEIL ECKERSLEY presents

MEGAN MULLALLY and STEPHANIE HUNT

22 APR PALACE THEATRE

as

NANCY & BETH

‘WHETHER YOU LIKE, LOVE OR LOATHE WILL & GRACE YOU CAN’T DENY THAT MEGAN MULLALLY IS TOTALLY TALENTED’ NEW YORK POST

‘THE CHARM AND VIVACITY OF A NATURAL ENTERTAINER’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘POSSESSED OF A LARGE VOICE AND SUBVERSIVE CHARISMA’

EVENING STANDARD

WILL & GRACE STAR’S MANCHESTER DEBUT Megan Mullally, the two-time Emmy Award winning star of TV’s Will & Grace, makes her first ever UK concert appearance outside of London, with her partner in crime Stephanie Hunt and their brand new band, Nancy & Beth.

Tight harmonies, witty choreography and songs from every genre and era are coupled with relaxed humour to form an inventive and celebratory musical experience headlined by Megan and Stephanie alongside five accomplished world class musicians, including vocalist and violinist Petra Haden.

Although best known for playing the much loved role of Karen Walker in Will & Grace, Megan is an exceptionally experienced singer, having starred in Broadway productions of Grease, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and the Mel Brooks musical, Young Frankenstein.

Having made her West End debut in 2010 with her previous band, Supreme Music Program - with whom she also recorded three albums and played prestigious venues across America - Megan and new bandmate Stephanie are delighted to be bringing their humour and music to Manchester.

Their eponymous first album will be released in Spring 2017.

SAT 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £25

Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card and Groups)

THEATRECARD £5 OFF SAT 22 APR (PREM) (If booked by 31 Dec 2016) ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard

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NEIL ECKERSLEY presents

A whole new adventure for the Alice in us all

starring

WENDI PETERS

DAVE WILLETTS

as Queen of Hearts

as White Rabbit

and guest starring West End & Broadway leading lady

KERRY ELLIS as Alice

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24 — 30 APR PALACE THEATRE

‘AN INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘A NEW MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA’ THEATER MANIA

‘ONE INSANELY CATCHY SONG AFTER ANOTHER’ TAMPA BAY TIMES

UK AND EUROPEAN PREMIÈRE TV and West End star Wendi Peters, much loved for her acclaimed portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, will headline the UK tour of Wonderland as Queen of Hearts alongside musical theatre favourite Dave Willetts, who rose to fame for playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera, as White Rabbit.

West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis, best known for playing Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked, will guest star as Alice.

Following sold out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, the multi Grammy and Drama Desk Award nominated Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland receives its UK and European première in this brand new British production.

Hailed by the New York Times as ‘INSPIRATIONAL’, Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder.

Don’t be late… book now for the best seats!

Kerry Ellis is scheduled to appear at all evening performances and the matinee performance on Sat 29 Apr.

MON – SAT 7.30PM (WED, SAT & SUN MATS 2.30PM) TICKETS FROM £17.50 £21.40 online/phone

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

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Tue 25 Apr 7.30pm

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Starring the French soprano Olga Perrier † as Musetta and introducing the Russian soprano Ecaterina Danu† as Mimi.

Starring the French soprano Olga Perrier† as Abigaille and the celebrated mezzo from the Romanian National Opera Liza Kadelnik† as Fenena. Featuring a Magnificent Black Stallion*.

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Starring the French soprano Olga Perrier† and the Russian soprano Ecaterina Danu† as Aida and the celebrated mezzo from the Romanian National Opera Liza Kadelnik† as Amneris. Featuring a Magnificent Black Stallion*.

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3 — 6 MAY PALACE THEATRE

‘AUTHENTIC, TENDER AND PASSIONATE’ (LA BOHÈME) DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘WORTH GOING A LONG WAY TO HEAR’ (NABUCCO)

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‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ (AIDA) THE INDEPENDENT

OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA La Bohème: One of the most romantic operas ever written.

It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The production will include a brass band, snow effects and Musetta’s dog will also make an entrance.

Nabucco: Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves, Va Pensiero, follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco. This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and jealousy and features amazing lighting and stage effects which includes the burning down of Soloman’s temple.

Aida: This tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge is brought to life in a production set against one of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote with the wellknown arias Celeste Aida and Ritorna Vincitor. Featuring a temple dance and the classic Triumphal March with fire performers and cascades of glittering gold.

All operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles. †Cast subject to change. *Horse appears in Aida and Nabucco only.

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8 — 13 MAY OPERA HOUSE

‘THE CRUCIBLE – IT IS EITHER A WARNING OF TYRANNY ON THE WAY OR A REMINDER OF TYRANNY JUST PAST’ ARTHUR MILLER TIME BENDS: A LIFE (1987)

Sell a Door Theatre Company and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in association with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg present

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THE GREATEST PLAYWRIGHT OF THE 20TH CENTURY Presented by Sell A Door Theatre Company and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, in association with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg.

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‘BETRAYAL IS THE ONLY TRUTH THAT STICKS’ THE CRUCIBLE TOUR

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Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited

In a small 17th century New England town a children’s game has terrifying consequences as allegations of witchcraft break out. Quickly caught up in an unstoppable flow of paranoia, accusation and manipulation, the community is consumed by a climate of suspicion where no person is safe from its neighbour.

An allegory of the chilling McCarthyism of American politics in the 1950’s, The Crucible also serves as a warning to future generations. Enter the world of sensationalism, hysteria and the power of celebrity that was the Salem Witch Trials and ask yourself how innocent we can really be as we stand by and watch a witch-hunt unfold.

This bold new production of The Crucible is directed by Douglas Rintoul, Artistic Director of the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, and brings together music and movement through a strong and ever-present cast. This atmospheric staging of a theatre classic is co-produced with Sell A Door Theatre Company, in association with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, and is a chilling reminder of the frailty of reason in the face of hysteria.

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15 — 20 MAY OPERA HOUSE

STARRING

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Based upon the New Line Cinema film Written by Tim Herlihy DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY

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Performances by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.

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YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PARTY OF THE YEAR It’s 1985. Hair is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart (Jon Robyns: Avenue Q, Legally Blonde) is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer. When his own fiancée dumps him at the altar a seriously bummed out Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own.

Can sweet natured Julia, (Cassie Compton: X Factor) and her best friend Holly (Roxanne Pallett: Emmerdale, Waterloo Road) lure Robbie out of the dumpster and back into the limelight? Or is he going to see her head off down the aisle with Wall Street bad boy Glenn (Ray Quinn: X Factor, Dancing On Ice)? Only Grandma Rosie (Ruth Madoc: Hi-De-Hi!, Little Britain) seems to be able to see that Robbie and Julia are the couple that are meant to be.

Don’t miss your chance to join the party of the year – with a musical that promises to get you up dancing faster than your Dad at a wedding, packed with songs which capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler smash hit film.

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Tue 16 May 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Wed 17 May 7.30pm

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15 — 20 MAY PALACE THEATRE

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‘A FEEL GOOD MUSICAL WITH A SOUNDTRACK TO DIE FOR’ THE INDEPENDENT

THE WEST END AND BROADWAY SMASH HIT MUSICAL

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‘ANYONE WHO LOVES ROCK AND ROLL IS CERTAIN TO HAVE A GOOD TIME’ THE TELEGRAPH

THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY

STARRING JASON DONOVAN

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‘THE SHOW THAT LEFT ME ALL SHOOK UP!’ DAILY MAIL

Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas and on Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet is coming to Manchester! This worldwide smash-hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

On December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of legendary record producer Sam Phillips (Jason Donovan), for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet, written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love? and many more.

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22 — 27 MAY OPERA HOUSE

‘IT’S A NIGHT FOR EVERYONE, WITH HORROR, INTRIGUE AND MYSTERY. IT’S TERRIFIC!’

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE ON PETER JAMES’ THE PERFECT MURDER

‘A CRACKING NIGHT OUT’

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS ON PETER JAMES’ THE PERFECT MURDER

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MON – SAT 7.30PM (THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM)

THE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM NO.1 BESTSELLING CRIME WRITER Following the huge sell-out success of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to the stage with the world premiere production of Not Dead Enough.

On the night Brian Bishop murdered his wife, he was sixty miles away, asleep in bed. At least that’s what he claims. But as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace continues to deal with the mysterious disappearance of his own wife, he starts to dig a little deeper into the chilling murder case and it soon becomes clear that love can be a dangerous thing...

Starring Laura Whitmore, one of the stars of 2016’s Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1 and with further cast to be announced, Olivier Award winner Ian Talbot directs the third play in Peter James’ box office smash hit and critically acclaimed stage franchise. As author of the award winning Roy Grace series, James has been acclaimed as ‘ONE OF THE MOST FIENDISHLY CLEVER CRIME FICTION PLOTTERS’ – Daily Mail and his brilliant novels have sold over 17 million copies worldwide. He is the 2016 recipient of crime writing’s highest honour, the Diamond Dagger.

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BROADWAY’S MULTI AWARD WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY

22 — 27 MAY PALACE THEATRE

‘A THOROUGHLY FEEL-GOOD JOYOUS ROMP...

PERFECT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ THE EXAMINER

‘TAPPING FEET, GLITZY SETS AND COSTUMES, HAPPY-EVER-AFTERS’ VARIETY

WINNER OF 6 TONY AWARDS

MON – SAT 7.30PM (WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM) TICKETS FROM £17.50

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BROADWAY’S SMASH HIT COMES TO THE UK STARRING STRICTLY COME DANCING’S JOANNE CLIFTON AS MILLIE The winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews, taking you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’ including a flapper named Millie Dillmount were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love.

The show delivers a brilliant evening of madcap merriment and stars Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton as the adorable Millie. This hilarious musical comedy features spectacular dance routines and great songs, so beat the drum - here comes Thoroughly Modern Millie – Grab your ticket now!

BROADWAY’S WINNER OF BEST MUSICAL

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Tue 23 May 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thu 25 May 7.30pm

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30 MAY — 3 JUN PALACE THEATRE

SHAUN WILLIAMSON SUE HOLDERNESS ANDREW HALL SUSIE AMY JAMES HOLMES

RAY COONEY’S OLIVIER AWARD WINNING COMEDY

THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL

When a Government Junior Minister plans to spend the evening with one of the Opposition’s typists in the Westminster Hotel, things go disastrously wrong – beginning with the discovery of a body trapped in the hotel’s only unreliable sash window. Desperately trying to get out of an extremely sticky situation, things quickly go from bad to worse.

This sensational multi award-winning West End show returns to Manchester.

Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many, many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

This stellar company includes Shaun Williamson (EastEnders, Extras); Sue Holderness (Only Fools & Horses, Green Green Grass); Andrew Hall (Butterflies, Coronation Street); Susie Amy (Footballers’ Wives); James Holmes (Miranda).

MON – SAT 7.30PM (THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM)

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7 — 11 JUN OPERA HOUSE

18 — 22 JUL PALACE THEATRE

‘WHAT A SUPERB SHOW! IT’S TRULY BRILLIANT! AND SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE BOOK!’

‘SURPASSES ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS’ NORTH WEST END, BLACKPOOL Dirty Dancing is back! Exploding with heartpounding music, breathtaking emotion 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 35 hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

DAVID WALLIAMS

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing - staying with Granny! One thing is for sure - it’s going to be sooowoooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret and Ben’s about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011.

Cover lettering of author’s name ©Quentin Blake, 2010.

‘TOTALLY GRANTASTIC!’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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Following the phenomenal success of Sister Act in 2016, the smash hit musical returns in 2017 for one week only!

Starring Alexandra Burke and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the smash hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music. Come and see the habits hit the road again.

The role of Deloris Van Cartier will be played by Joanna Francis on Wednesday matinee.

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High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, the acclaimed Watermill Theatre production of Crazy for You is the ultimate feelgood musical starring Tom Chambers (Top Hat and winner of Strictly Come Dancing) featuring a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook. Mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You all feature in this exhilarating celebration of the great Broadway musicals.

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BRENDAN COLE – ALL NIGHT LONG

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Brendan hosts another spectacular production – All Night Long featuring his scintillating guest dancers, a sparkling new leading lady and his sizzling 14 piece band and singers live on stage. Stunning lighting, amazing special effects and thrilling choreography. Don’t miss it!

‘LAVISH COSTUME CHANGES AND SUPERB CHOREOGRAPHY PERFORMED WITH PANACHE’ – Catherine Françoise, Onstage MON 30 JAN 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £27 | ONLINE/PHONE £30.90

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

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THE ONLY SHOW TO BE ENDORSED BY THE CASH FAMILY! The Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John. After sold out shows across Europe this show is now bigger than ever, introducing the ‘Carter Sisters’ and brass section the ‘Roadshow Horns’, all accompanied by emotive screen visuals.

TUE 31 JAN 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23.25

SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY – 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR PT

Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

WED 1 FEB 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23.25

THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN – HOW SWEET IT IS PT

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown. This 100% live show combines first class music together with slick choreography.

You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling ’, with songs from artistes such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and more.

FRI 3 FEB 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £20 | ONLINE/PHONE £22.90

SHOWADDYWADDY IN CONCERT

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‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring the hits Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more.

SAT 4 FEB 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23.25 Palace Theatre Opera House

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‘HITS TO BLUES’ TOUR 2016/2017

Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Hits to Blues offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time.

SUN 5 FEB 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £24.75 | ONLINE/PHONE £27.65

ROY WOOD

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Featuring Roy Wood (founder of The Move, Electric Light Orchestra & Wizzard) and his Rock ‘N’ Roll band performing all his classic hits, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Flowers In The Rain, Blackberry Way, California Man, See My Baby Jive, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day and much more.

Don’t miss this exclusive show!

WED 8 FEB 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £30.75 | ONLINE/PHONE £33.65

STAND BY ME

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A CELEBRATION OF BEN E KING AND THE DRIFTERS Stand By Me is the phenomenal musical history of one of the biggest selling bands of all time, with more than 50 hits over the last six decades including Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, On Broadway and many more.

SUN 9 APR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £27.25 | ONLINE/PHONE £30.15

PSYCHIC SALLY: CALL ME PSYCHIC

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The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet.

Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her ninth year on the road. This fantastic and unique evening out is not to be missed.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

MON 10 APR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £27.50

YOU WIN AGAIN

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THE STORY OF THE BEE GEES IN WORDS AND MUSIC Following its West End debut, immerse yourself into the brother’s hits through the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties. This spectacular production tells the incredible story of The Bee Gees in an all new musical experience. Take a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, and many more!

SUN 16 APR 8PM TICKETS FROM £25.75 | ONLINE/PHONE £28.65

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MR BLOOM’S NURSERY LIVE

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Bring your ‘tiddlers’ along to join Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) and the Veggies on their first ever live tour! They’re busily getting the allotment ready for a very special visit from a member of the Royal family. So why don’t you, ‘Pop along and say ‘ello’ too for a right-Royal knees up.

MON 17 APR 11AM & 3PM TICKETS £17

HALFWAY TO PARADISE

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THE BILLY FURY STORY

Amazing new technology enables Billy and his original Fury’s Tornados to play together once again during this electric and emotional 20th Anniversary Tour. With the sensational Colin Gold as Fury and featuring such hits as Wondrous Place, 1,000 Stars, Halfway To Paradise and many more.

TUE 18 APR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £24.50

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THE SHOW

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Steve Steinman’s all new hit show delivers the best of the best sound tracks from some of the coolest and most Iconic movies of all time. With an incredible stage set, and live band that will blow you away with hits from: Kill Bill, Batman, Pulp Fiction, Purple Rain, Bond, Hard Day’s Night, Shaft and Mad Max. WED 19 APR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £25 | ONLINE/PHONE £27.90

THE DREAMBOYS

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The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male strip show, perfect for a girls’ night out with all your friends. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows, plus massive sold out worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys have earned themselves the title of the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status.

THU 20 APR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £18.75 | ONLINE/PHONE £21.65

THE CARPENTERS STORY

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This award-winning production features the stunning vocals of international star Claire Furley as Karen Carpenter, and lavish arrangements from live musicians. Includes the classics (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, and many more! ‘A VERY ACCURATE AND FAITHFUL PORTRAYAL’ – Richard Carpenter FRI 21 APR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23 | ONLINE/PHONE £25.90 Palace Theatre Opera House

* Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of up to £4 plus a bkg fee. Special Events carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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VENUE INFORMATION

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BY CAR  Y WA IA N UN NC Manchester is served by an excellent Motorway MA MA NCU NIA N WA Y network: M62 – Leeds, Humber ports, Liverpool M6 – Birmingham, London, Scotland M56 – Chester, North Wales M61 – Preston M60 – Motorway ring road around the city

BY TRAIN  Situated directly opposite the Palace Theatre is Oxford Road train station. Piccadilly train station is only 0.3 miles from the theatre.

The Opera House is close to the Deansgate Station and also the Oxford Road station is 10 mins away.

Piccadilly train station is only 1 mile from the theatre.

❚ EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Access bookings 0161 245 6605 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 6pm) RNID Typetalk is also available by calling 0844 277 9856* (24 hours).

For events marked with the following icons, the relevant access performance is offered: Audio described performance Captioned performance Relaxed performance Signed performance Touch tour

❚ OPERA HOUSE

Opera House, 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP 0844 871 3018* ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester

BY TRAM  The nearest tram stop is St Peters Square.

BY BUS  The Palace Theatre is situated on Oxford Street and is on and close to all major bus routes. The Opera House is situated on Quay Street which is approx.

5 minutes from Deansgate and approx. 10 minutes from Albert Square bus stops.

BY COACH  Coaches operate from the coach station at Manchester Central. This follows an extensive refurbishment of the site, formerly known as Chorlton Street Coach Station.

Relaxed performances are aimed at anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment including people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication disorders, or a learning disability.

Hearing Impaired An infrared system is provided in the auditorium and a headset is required to access the system.

Please see a member of staff who will be able to help you.

The Palace Theatre has street level access to the left of the main doors, a wheelchair lift in the foyer and lift access to the circle level. The Opera House has street level access and wheelchair access to the circle level. There is no lift access at the Opera House.

For other information and advance booking call the Box Office.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com/access To receive notification of the latest access performances, please email manchesteraccess@theambassadors.com Audio Described (including a Touch Tour), Sign Language interpreted and Captioned perfs offered on selected shows.

See logos on show pages. Touch Tours is a pre-show introduction, led by the audio describer, for blind and visually impaired people.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

❚ BOOK IN PERSON (bkg fee)

The Palace Theatre Ticket Centre at The Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT is open Mon-Sat 12pm-7.45pm (6pm non-performance days).

The Opera House Box Office is only open 90 minutes before a performance.

❚ TELEPHONE

Palace Theatre 0844 871 3019* (bkg fee) Opera House 0844 871 3018* (bkg fee)

Calls cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

❚ GROUP SALES

Groups Hotline 0844 871 3038* manchestergroups@theambassadors.com (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm)

❚ ONLINE

Log on to atgtickets.com/manchester

❚ BY POST

Stating the performance and seat choice, enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to ATG London LTD, and post to the above address. Please enclose a stamped and addressed envelope.

❚ CARD CHARGES & TICKET COLLECTION

Bookings may occasionally carry a credit/debit card fee in addition to the usual transaction and booking fees. For security, when purchasing tickets by card, the card used to pay must be presented on collection from the Box Office.

❚ CONCESSIONS

Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

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Seniors / Children / Students / Reg. Unemployed

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Groups of 10 or more

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Family offers vary per show. Please contact the Box Office.

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Schools

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❚ CHILD POLICY

Children under 5 will not be admitted into the theatre, unless it is a child specific show (pantomime, children’s show). Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to children’s shows and pantomimes only. Children aged 18 months to 15 years inclusive shall require their own ticket, which shall be at full price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking.

Children must be supervised at all times and supervision of children must be by no less than 1 adult per 10 children. The Management reserves the right to ask parents/supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance.

❚ CAR PARKING

We recommend patrons use official NCP car parks. The nearest car parks to the Palace Theatre are located on Oxford Street (NCP Oxford Street) and Whitworth Street (NCP Palace). The nearest to the Opera House is NCP Spinningfields (off Quay Street near Granada Studios) and NCP Great Northern. Parking tickets can be validated at a discounted rate at the cloakrooms of both venues for the car parks specified.

❚ RESTORATION FUND

Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the theatre’s restoration fund.

❚ DATA PROTECTION

The Palace Theatre and Opera House are managed by 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 customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and/or third parties or have any queries contact the Marketing Department on 0161 245 6611.

❚ THIRD PARTY COLLECTIONS

Third party collections must be authorised by the cardholder in writing. The ticket collection authorisation letter should contain: the card holder’s name and address, the name of the person collecting with a message clearly authorising this person to collect the tickets, order number, last 4 digits of the card used to book and the signature of the card holder for the booking.

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be changed or withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

STUDENT RATE is available from the Box Office counter only unless otherwise specified.

❚ GENERAL INFORMATION

The Grand Tier and Gallery are the top levels at the Palace Theatre and Opera House respectively. Both levels offer limited legroom and steep steps and are not recommended for elderly patrons, or those with limited mobility or fear of heights.

Mobile phones should not be used in the auditorium.

Photographic, video and audio recording are strictly prohibited.

The Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any one performer and casting is always subject to change due to illness or holiday.

This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC® paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions & fees. Prices are flexible rather than fixed. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. For current prices always visit our website. Due to the varying nature of our shows, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

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WINTER SPRING

2016/17

ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester* | PALACE THEATRE 0844 871 3019* | OPERA HOUSE 0844 871 3018* *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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WINTER SPRING

2016/17

ATGTICKETS.COM/Manchester* | PALACE THEATRE 0844 871 3019* | OPERA HOUSE 0844 871 3018* *Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

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