New Theatre Oxford Summer 2014 Brochure by ATG Tickets

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WELCOME I am delighted to introduce our Summer 2014 brochure, which is packed with a variety of productions including musicals, ballet, family events, concerts and comedy. We’re also looking ahead to the Autumn, and even Spring 2015.

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You helped to make our Autumn 2013 season one of the most successful in our history. West Side Story broke box office records for a musical playing at the New Theatre; The Mousetrap, Cabaret, Welsh National Opera and our Christmas show, Cats, all enjoyed huge success and earned rave reviews from you. Looking ahead, I am pleased that we are again able to bring some of the biggest productions and acts touring the UK currently to Oxford. As well as operating 39 venues in the UK and 1 on Broadway, ATG are also producing a number of musicals this year. In Oxford, these include a brand-new production of Annie Get Your Gun (June); the musical featuring the hits of Rod Stewart - Tonight’s The Night (July) and the West End smash-hit Rock Of Ages (October). Later in the year, we have more great musicals for you - in July the classic feel-good rock’n’roll hit Buddy; November brings fun for all of the family with the larger than life Shrek and then our Christmas show Dirty Dancing.

our local partner businesses, a Theatre Card can really make a difference when planning a night out. Please visit the website or ask at the box office for more information. I hope you have an enjoyable experience at the New Theatre. To ensure you never miss out I recommend signing up to receive our email updates - just give your email address when making your booking. If you would like to know more about the New Theatre, and see what goes on behind the scenes, why not come along on one of our Backstage Tours? If you belong to a group, we can also arrange private tours - call Stage Door on 01865 320760. If you do have any feedback on any aspect of your visit, please let us know by either speaking to the Duty Manager when at the theatre or by emailing elizabethadlingtonNTO@ theambassadors.com

Elizabeth Adlington Area Theatre Manager

In the last twelve months the number of local organisations working with us has increased and we have had some positive feedback from them and audiences alike. Dance schools, student groups and charities have all hosted events at the theatre and this looks set to continue into 2014. Strictly Oxford returns in April, with proceeds going to Vale House and Oxford Operatic Society make their annual visit in May performing Grease. If you are interested in holding an event at the theatre please contact us by calling Stage Door on 01865 320760. We have an exciting mix of one-night events lined up for the summer as well, including Paul Hollywood, Frank Skinner, Gareth Malone, Nigel Kennedy with Oxford Philomusica and The Illegal Eagles. Don’t forget about our fabulous offers for ATG Theatre Card members - with discounted tickets on many shows and at the bar, plus offers with

DANCE ’TIL DAWN

GREASE

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

BUDDY

AVENUE Q

ROCK OF AGES

COPPÉLIA

THE FULL MONTY

SHREK

RIVERDANCE

DIRTY DANCING

ONE MAN,TWO GUVNORS

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SENSATIONAL NEW DANCE SHOW FROM VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE

OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS ‘THE CONFIDENCE AND PROFICIENCY OF SEASONED PROS’

FROM THE CREATORS OF MIDNIGHT TANGO

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YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT SUMMER NIGHTS HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU WE GO TOGETHER GREASED LIGHTNIN’

‘SIMONE AND CACACE FREE UP THE ACTION IN A THRILLING WAY REGULARLY RAISING THE ROOF WITH IMPOSSIBLY FAST AND IRRESISTIBLY EXCITING BIG FINISHES’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back with a brand new show Dance ’Til Dawn! After wowing Oxford audiences with Midnight Tango, the dazzling duo return in a sensational dance show straight from the Golden Age of Hollywood. In 1940s LA, a romance unfolds between a beautiful starlet and her handsome lover. Dance ’Til Dawn will transport you to a time of elegance with stunning sets, a live band, world class dancers and Vincent and Flavia themselves with their flawless footwork and spellbinding choreography. Dance ’Til Dawn is a classic love story that brings vintage Hollywood glamour to the present. This unforgettable evening of timeless sophistication and breathtaking dance is a must see.

‘BOTH CACACE AND SIMONE RADIATE CHARISMA, CONFIDENCE AND ABOVE ALL AN IRRESISTIBLE JOY IN DANCE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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AND MANY MORE The No. 1 hit musical, Grease, returns to the New Theatre for one week only in a brand new production. Set in 1959, Grease tells not only the famous story of Danny and Sandy, but also how America was changed in the 1950s by Rock ‘n’ Roll, heralding a new age of sexual freedom and the advent of the ‘teenager’. It’s the original High-School musical, featuring the unforgettable songs from the hit movie, including You’re The One That I Want, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Greased Lightnin’, and many more. This is Grease as audiences know and love it. With Danny, Sandy, the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies, and more Rock ‘n’ Roll than you can shake a stick at, Grease has been a Broadway and West End success since the early 1970s. This entirely new production by award-winning company Oxford Operatic Society (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music) promises to be one you won’t want to miss. So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand-jive the night away at the most electrifyin’ extravaganza on stage. Be there or be square! Book, music, and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Film songs by arrangement with Robert Stigwood.

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IRVING BERLIN’S CLASSIC MUSICAL PRIOR TO THE WEST END STARRING

JASON EMMA DONOVAN WILLIAMS AS FRANK BUTLER

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NORMAN PACE AS BUFFALO BILL

JASON DONOVAN (THE SOUND OF MUSIC)

THE ALL-TIME CLASSIC HITS THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS ANYTHING YOU CAN DO I CAN DO BETTER DOIN’ WHAT COMES NATUR’LLY

EMMA WILLIAMS (CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG)

Annie Get Your Gun brings the heart of Broadway to the New Theatre in this major new production From the producers of West Side Story and South Pacific this TONY award-winning version of Irving Berlin’s classic musical comedy stars Jason Donovan (The Sound of Music, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Emma Williams (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and Norman Pace (Chicago) this Summer.

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF WEST SIDE STORY AND SOUTH PACIFIC 6

When Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show comes to town, it only takes one glance for sharp-shooting country girl Annie Oakley to fall head over heels for its star marksman, Frank Butler. Both have truly met their match, revealing their competitive natures as they vie for best shot - and each other’s hearts. Featuring the all-time classic hits There’s No Business Like Show Business, Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly and Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better, led by a live grand orchestra.

NORMAN PACE (CHICAGO) TUE 24 - SAT 28 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Tue eve (Prem, A & B) C G Details page 27

PRESENTED BY PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS, ARNOLD STIEFEL AND AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP

‘DID I THINK IT WAS SEXY?

YOU BET!’ DAILY MIRROR

FEATURING 25 OF ROD STEWART’S BIGGEST HITS Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. In a career spanning five decades he’s as popular now as ever with his acclaimed new album Time topping the UK charts and the No.1 Bestseller Rod – An autobiography. Tonight’s The Night, the smash hit West End musical comedy inspired by the songs of Rod Stewart is the all-singing, all-dancing feel good show which went on to play sold-out theatres across the UK.

SONGS INCLUDE: Maggie May Baby Jane Hot Legs Do Ya Think I’m Sexy Sailing Some Guys Have All The Luck Ooh La La Tonight’s The Night

Our hero ‘Stu’ is a shy young man, so tongue-tied that he cannot find the courage to declare his love to the girl of his dreams. How different he is to his hero, that legendary rock n’ roll vagabond Rod Stewart. Rediscover the magic of 25 classic Rod Stewart songs including Maggie May, Baby Jane, Hot Legs, Sailing, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy and Tonight’s The Night in this sensational musical comedy featuring spectacular staging, a world class band and dazzling choreography. WRITTEN BY

BEN ELTON DIRECTED BY CAROLINE JAY RANGER CHOREOGRAPHED BY DENISE RANGER MON 7 - SAT 12 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon eve (A) £5 off Tue - Thu (A & B) MIDWEEK MAT SENIORS AND STUDENTS £17.90 (A- B) C G Details page 27

‘MISS IT AT YOUR PERIL’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE!’

25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

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‘THE AUDIENCE GO ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IT’S THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET’ DAILY MAIL

‘FAIL-SAFE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ DAILY EXPRESS

‘IT’S STILL BUDDY BRILLIANT’ THE SUN

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!

MON 28 JUL - SAT 2 AUG Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon eve (Prem, A) £5 off Tue - Thu (Prem, A) C G E Details page 27

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BASED ON AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

This production is given by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

This sensational multi-award winning West End show returns to Oxford this summer! Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! 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.

MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

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Following five years in the West End and sell-out runs worldwide (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is hitting the road on a brand new tour! Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other. So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today! www.avenuequk.com @avenuequktour

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★★★★★ SUNDAY TIMES NEWS OF THE WORLD SUNDAY EXPRESS ABSOLUTE RADIO

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Avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Suitable for audiences 14+

Still rocking after 5 years on Broadway and following 3 years of ovation-inducing performances in London’s West End, the legendary Rock of Ages comes to Oxford starring Ben Richards (9 to 5 The Musical) as Stacee Jaxx and Noel Sullivan (We will Rock You, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Drew. This 80s-themed hilarious musical features over 30 eyebrow scorching tunes including:

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’, WE BUILT THIS CITY, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, HERE I GO AGAIN, CAN’T FIGHT THIS FEELING and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS We can’t sneak you in to the lead-singer’s dressing room, but we can make sure your night goes with a bang! Grab yourself a ticket and two drinks with our exclusive PARTY PACKAGES available across all price bands. WARNING: This show contains scenes of Rock ’n’ Roll debauchery.

MON 20 - SAT 25 OCT Mon - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon, Tue & Fri 5pm (Prem, A- B) C G Details page 27

DAILY STAR

SOCIAL MEDIA

‘A WONDERFUL OUTING’

THE SENSATIONAL NEW WEST END SMASH HIT

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‘CHUFFING CHAMPION’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘UPROARIOUSLY ENTERTAINING. EVERY INCH A WHOPPING HIT’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘A TOTAL BLAST!’ THE GUARDIAN

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COPPÉLIA

Dr Coppélius, the toymaker, has created the lifelike Coppélia doll and wishes for nothing more than to bring her to life. He thinks his dream has finally come true, but he has merely been caught up in a lovers’ tiff. Love triumphs over all in this comedy of mistaken identity and the finale is a breathtaking celebration of the lovers’ marriage. Coppélia is an enchanting, effervescent family ballet, perfect for young and old alike. Delibes’s irresistibly melodic score is performed by the Orchestra of English National Ballet.

In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers took the world by storm. Now, they’re back. Live on stage. And this time they really are going to go The Full Monty.

TUE 28 OCT - SAT 1 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue eve. £7 off Wed - Fri eves & Sat mat (A- C)

Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film, has gone back to Sheffield where it all started to rediscover the six men, the women, the heartache and the hilarity of a city on the dole. With songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, The Full Monty is coming to Oxford directly from London’s glittering West End.

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Original West End cast photograph by Hugo Glendinning

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END AND LARGER THAN LIFE!

‘DANCE DOES NOT OFTEN GET SO GOOD’ THE GUARDIAN

★★★★★

‘TREMENDOUS’ DAILY EXPRESS

Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek The Musical is the must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek The Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure.

★★★★★

‘SHREKTACULAR’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

WED 12 - SUN 23 NOV Wed - Sat eves 7pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Sun 16 Nov 1.30pm & 5.30pm Sun 23 Nov 1.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Wed 12 & Wed 19 eves (Prem, A- B). Limited availability AUDIO DESCRIBED Thu 20 Nov 7pm C G E Details page 27

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With an incredible two decades of global success since the show first burst into the public’s heart at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994, this is an unmissable chance for UK audiences to reconnect with what the Irish Times rightly described as ‘THE ORIGINAL. THE BEST.’ This 20th Anniversary UK Tour, gives Riverdance fans old and new, the opportunity to celebrate an incredible milestone for an incredible show. Twenty years after it took its first steps, a truly phenomenal piece of theatrical entertainment is back by popular demand. Don’t miss this anniversary tour!

‘THE SHOW IS QUITE SIMPLY INCREDIBLE’ THE WASHINGTON TIMES

‘A FAMILY EVENING UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE’ THE TIMES

‘THE SORT OF SPECTACLE AND EXPERIENCE THAT COMES ALONG ONCE IN A LIFETIME’

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

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CONCERTS AND COMEDY JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON SUN 4 MAY 7.30pm

Legendary prog rock icon Ian Anderson will be coming to Oxford, following the release of his new concept album. The new album will have its debut performances in the UK, along with a selection of The Best of Jethro Tull highlights, all set within a theatrical and multimedia production. Ian will be joined by his band, featuring Ryan O’Donnell on vocals, John O’Hara on keyboards, bassist David Goodier, guitarist Florian Opahle and drummer Scott Hammond.

SHAUN WILLIAMSON (Eastenders and Extras)

EMMA BARTON (Eastenders)

Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, 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. www.dirtydancingontour.com

‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ THE OBSERVER

The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, embarks on its biggest-ever tour of the UK and Ireland from May 2014. Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, this internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners. Directed by Nick Hytner and written by Richard Bean. Based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding.

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GET YOUR BAKE ON FRI 9 MAY 8.15pm

Get Your Bake On will see Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking. The show will culminate with four lucky randomly chosen audience members coming on stage to bake with Paul.

FRANK SKINNER MAN IN A SUIT

Following a sell-out London run, comedy legend Frank Skinner takes his brand new show to venues nationwide.

MON 23 - SAT 28 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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PAUL HOLLYWOOD

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The Carpenters Story features stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter, evoking memories of pop’s most melodic duo. Featuring all the songs that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of music, including; They Long To Be Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, I Won’t Last A Day Without You, Top Of The World, Please Mr Postman and more.

STARRING

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing.

THE CARPENTERS STORY

Supported by

‘A TIMELY REMINDER OF JUST WHY THE BLACK COUNTRY COMIC STOOD OUT FROM THE CROWD IN THE FIRST PLACE. WELCOME BACK FRANK’ METRO

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JUNE VARIETY DAVID BRENT AND FOREGONE CONCLUSION LIVE

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

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WED 14 & THU 15 MAY 7.30pm

After selling out a number of gigs in the autumn, David Brent has confirmed two gigs in May this year. David Brent will be joined on stage by his band Foregone Conclusion. The audience will get to enjoy songs from Brent’s back catalogue including Free Love Freeway, Spaceman Came Down, Slough, Life on The Road and Ain’t No Trouble.

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GARETH MALONE LIVE ON TOUR

Now established as the world’s greatest Eagles tribute act, The Illegal Eagles continue to thrill audiences everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. This latest production brings you all the classics hits - Take It Easy, Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Heartache Tonight, and a whole lot more!

SAT 24 MAY 7.30pm Get ready to sing from your seat as Gareth Malone invites you, the audience, to be part of his first ever live tour, accompanied by his choir, Gareth Malone’s Voices. His popular BBC shows The Choir and Sing While You Work have seen him take total first-timers to levels of extraordinary success and have led to a nationwide revival in community singing. Come, have fun and be inspired!

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NIGEL KENNEDY AND OXFORD PHILOMUSICA

IMMORTAL CHI

FRI 13 JUN 7.30pm G F

A WARRIOR’S QUEST FOR HARMONY

The stars of TV dance shows headlined by Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer, from Strictly Come Dancing and Flawless from Britain’s Got Talent join forces to see dance worlds collide! Favourites from Got To Dance and So You Think You Can Dance also feature. From salsa to street dance you will laugh, cry and be on your feet for this dynamic production that has attracted rave reviews!

FRI 6 - SAT 7 JUN 7.30pm F

Immortal Chi is a brand new spectacular fusion of jaw dropping Chinese Martial Arts, amazing multi-media images, fabulous and beautiful costumes and original musical score, incorporating the Chinese Girl drummers.

TUE 3 JUN 7.30pm C G Nigel Kennedy returns to perform with Oxford Philomusica. Expect musical fireworks as he takes to the stage for Beethoven’s sparkling Violin Concerto. But before that, the Philomusica will open the concert with Brahms’s Third Symphony, a work composed in a flash of inspiration that maintains throughout an intriguing balance between heightened emotion and complete serenity.

World Tour 2014. Direct from China, and created by the team behind the renowned production Shaolin Warriors, Immortal Chi has been conceived and directed by acclaimed Cirque director Erick Villeneuve, along with the Cirque du Soleil creative team. In the best traditions of Cirque, Immortal Chi weaves an amazing and exciting story which will have you breathless with wonder.

A breathtaking explosion of movement and multi-media, this is a feast for all the senses. Immortal Chi is not just a show - it’s an experience not to be missed.

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THE MOST STUPENDOUS MOUSICAL OF THE YEAR!

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EELS PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS SUN 15 JUN 7pm doors

In celebration of the release of their new album The Cautionary Tales of Mark Oliver Everett, Eels are going on tour and stopping at the New Theatre in June. The Cautionary Tales of Mark Oliver Everett marks the 11th full-length release for Eels, whose debut Beautiful Freak was released in 1996.

SUN 21 SEP

JON RICHARDSON THU 25 SEP

THE ELO EXPERIENCE FRI 26 SEP

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN SAT 27 SEP

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR TUE 30 SEP

SALLY MORGAN WED 1 OCT

HA HA HOOD! FRI 3 OCT

THE SENSATIONAL SIXTIES EXPERIENCE

ABBA MANIA

SAT 4 OCT

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

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SUN 5 OCT

ALAN DAVIES

40 years after ABBA won Eurovision, it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music! ABBA MANIA brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and enjoy all your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and many more.

WED 8 OCT

JOAN RIVERS THU 9 OCT

PETER ANDRE SAT 11 OCT

LEVEL 42 THU 4 DEC

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina, pirouettes onto the stage in her brand new musical - a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme Dancing With Mice! But when the girls and boys have very dıfferent ideas for the show and just can’t seem to agree on anything, it’s up to Angelina as Dance Captain to ensure that the show goes ahead.

FRI 5 DEC

So put on your ballet shoes and join Angelina, Alice, Gracie, Viki, AJ and Marco for the most stupendous Mousical of the year!

SUN 15 FEB

‘TERRIFIC! ENERGETIC PERFORMANCES, A GREAT SET DESIGN, LOVELY SONGS. TOP CLASS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’

JIMMY CARR SAM BAILEY

NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST

Photography by Robert Day 2012 touring cast

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ATG Theatre Card is £35 for 12 months of great savings and priority tickets and only £30 when you join by Direct Debit.

JOIN TODAY Go to www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard Call 0844 871 7633

Access to George Street is limited - cars are only permitted as far as Jamie’s Italian therefore you can not drop off outside the main entrance. The nearest Car Parks to the theatre are Gloucester Green (underground), Worcester Street or the Westgate Shopping Centre. As parking in the centre of Oxford can sometimes be difficult, you can also use one of the Park & Ride facilities. For Car Park information please visit www.oxford.gov.uk

£10 OFF

OPENING NIGHT. £5 OFF TUE - THU (PRICE BAND A)

HALF PRICE MON EVE. £5 OFF TUE - THU (PRICE BAND A & PREM)

ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the offer price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events. ATG reserves the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. Theatre Card price is valid until 30/9/2014. For full Terms & Conditions please visit atgtickets.com

For Park & Ride info please visit www.oxfordbus.co.uk The nearest Blue Badge Parking is available on New Inn Hall Street.

There are numerous ways that you can promote your business to the New Theatre audience. If you would be interested in a corporate partnership, please contact Sue Evans, Marketing Manager suesevans@ theambassadors.com

VENUE HIRE The New Theatre is available to hire for performances, conferences, meetings and events. We can tailor a package to meet your requirements. For further information please contact stage door on 01865 320760

ACCESS PERFORMANCES Here at the New Theatre we are working with our shows to build on the provision of accessible performances. If you are interested in signed or audio described performances and touch tours, please send your email address to accessforall oxford@theambassadors.com stating which would be of interest to you.

HEARING LOOP If you would like to use our hearing amplification systems when you come to the theatre, please advise us at the time of booking so that we can seat you in the most appropriate areas for the equipment to work. Call into the Box Office, or call the Access team on 01865 320770 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) and they will be able to help.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR GROUP DISCOUNTS AND SAVE MONEY! ■ Bring a Group of 10+ & save

money on your tickets

■ Reserve now, pay later ■ Venue-based staff ■ Avoid booking & transaction

fees on most shows

■ Tickets posted out at no

extra charge

■ Priority brochure & emails for

upcoming shows & events

Call Kelly on 0844 871 3040 or email oxfordgroups @theambassadors.com to discuss bringing a group to the New Theatre Oxford. If you live in the Didcot or Banbury areas & are interested in organising your first group visit to the theatre contact your local Sales & Marketing Representatives for more information & advice: BANBURY Michelle Gliddon michelle.newtheatre@ gmail.com DIDCOT Nikki Smith nikki.newtheatre@ googlemail.com The Group Bookings line is open from 10am to 6pm Mon-Fri. Group discounts are available on many shows at the New Theatre. Some shows may offer a special rate for School groups. A per ticket fee may apply on selected music, comedy & named act events. Please check before booking. On the booking information for each show, G shows that a Group Discount is available & E represents a School discount.

PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE A

Dance Til Dawn All Perfs

£35

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£45

Ian Anderson

£32

£28

£35.90 £31.90

The Carpenters Story

£23.50

£21

£26.40 £23.90

Paul Hollywood

£29.50

£32.40

Frank Skinner

£28.50

£31.40

£26

£28.90

David Brent

£38.90 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90

£35.50

£42.40 £39.40

£33

£30

£35.90 £32.90

Gareth Malone

£37

£30

£23

£40.90 £32.90 £25.90

Grease All Perfs

£23

£21.50

£19.50

£17

£25.90 £24.40 £22.40 £19.90

£32.90 £27.90 £22.90 £16.90

£30

£25

£20

£15

£10

£40

The Illegal Eagles

£25.50

£23.50

£28.40 £26.40

Immortal Chi

£24

£22.50

£20.50

Flash Mob

£26

Eels

£26

Out of the Blue

£16

Abba Mania

£18.50

£16.50

£14.50

Annie Get Your Gun

£35.50

£30

Angelina Ballerina

£13.50

Tonight’s the Night All Perfs £29.50 Buddy Mon - Sat £24.50 Wed mat £18.50

£11.90

£42.90

£26.90 £25.40 £23.40

£29.90

£28.90

£18.90

£21.40

£19.40

£16.40

£25.50

£20

£42.50

£39.40 £33.90 £29.40 £23.90

£46.40

£16.50

£15.40

£18.40

£19.50

£10

£33.40 £23.40 £12.90

£19.50 -

£15 -

£10 -

£28.50 -

£28.40 £23.40 £17.90 £22.40 -

£12.90 -

£32.40 -

£42.40

£17.90

£12.90

£41.40

£30.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£38.50

£34.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90

Rock of Ages All Perfs

£32

£27.50

£22

£15

£10

£37.50

£35.90 £31.40 £25.90

Coppelia Eves & Sat mat Thu mat

£36 £26

£31 £21

£26 £10

£21 -

£10 -

£41 £31

£38.90 £33.90 £28.90 £23.90 £28.90 £23.90 £11.90

£11.90

£43.90 £33.90

The Full Monty Mon - Thu eve & Sat mat £29.50 Wed mat £24.50 Fri & Sat eves £32.50

£27.50 £21.50 £29.50

£19.50 £16.50 £21.50

£13.50 £10 £15

£32.40 £30.40 £22.40 £15.40 £27.40 £24.40 £19.40 £11.90 £35.40 £32.40 £24.40 £16.90

Shrek Wed - Thu £37.50 Fri - Sun £40

£29.50 £35

£25 £29.50

£15 £25

£10 £15

£42.50 £45

£37.50 £29.50 £25 £40 £35 £29.50

£15 £25

£10 £15

£42.50 £45

Riverdance Tue - Thu eve & Sat mat £41 Fri - Sun eves £44.50 Sun mat £36.50

£38.50 £41 £34.50

£33 £34 £28

£44.90 £42.40 £36.90 £48.40 £44.90 £37.90 £40.40 £38.40 £31.90

Dirty Dancing Mon - Thu eves & Fri early £45 Fri eve, Sat & Christmas perfs £49.50

£35 £45

£30 £35

£19.50 £20

£10 £10

£75 £75

£48.90 £38.90 £33.90 £23.40 £12.90 £53.40 £48.90 £38.90 £23.90 £12.90

£79.90 £79.90

One Man Two Guvnors All perfs £29.50

£25

£19.50

£10

£35

£32.40 £27.90 £22.40

£37.90

Avenue Q

IN PERSON Visit the Box Office at the New Theatre Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm (30 minutes after the main act takes to the stage on event nights). Sundays and Public Holidays – open 2 hours before advertised performance time (or 1 hour before for perfs beginning at 11am or earlier). Box office will be unable to sell for future performances during the 30 minutes prior to the advertised performance time, to avoid delaying customers collecting or purchasing tickets for that performance.

£48.90

£38.50

Nigel Kennedy & Oxford Philomusica

BOX OFFICE New Theatre, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG

Elvis Presley On Stage

Jeff Beck

TELEPHONE BOOKINGS 0844 871 3020 Calls charged at national rate, subject to bkg/transaction fee. GROUPS 10+ HOTLINE 0844 871 3040 By phone Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm. Booking fee may apply on some shows. Please check before booking. ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee) POSTAL BOOKINGS State the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or postal order. Mail to Box Office, New Theatre, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG. Cheques should be made payable to ATG London Limited. Cheques must be received no less than 3 weeks before the performance date to allow payments to clear before the show. Tickets will be printed and available for collection on the day of the performance. CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

C Seniors/Children/Students/

**A transaction fee of between £2.85 and £4 applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders and Group bookings) *A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.

BOOKING INFORMATION

£11.90

Reg. Unemployed

G Groups of 10 or more E Schools F Family

Design SWD swd.uk.com Print John Good

PRICE BAND

PRICES FOR ONLINE & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS**

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required. CHILDREN AND BABES IN ARMS Children under 5 will not be admitted to the Venue except for family shows. Children (ages 18 months - 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to those events they may attend (children’s shows and Pantomimes only).

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. We can offer exchanges for a different performance of the same production, subject to availability. We can only exchange tickets for the same value, or higher on payment of the difference. There will be a £2.50 exchange fee per ticket (free for ATG Theatre Card Members). Terms and conditions apply. GROUPS AND SCHOOLS For events marked this way a group rate applies. Group rates are available for parties of 10 people or more. Group rates do not always apply to each price band. Not always available Friday and Saturday evenings. Different rates apply to some shows. Call the Groups Hotline for details. Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected performances. For full details of the range of prices on offer please call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 3040. ATG THEATRE CARD ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment. EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Services for patrons with disabilities. For further information on our services and facilities including signed performances, captioned and audio described performances please call the Disability Hotline on 01865 320770 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) or via email at access4alloxford@theambassadors.com Patrons with access requirements will be offered the best seats available based upon: their choice of price bands and their access requirements. Our staff will always aim to meet a patron’s access requirements within the limitations of seat availability in the patron’s chosen price band. The theatre has space for 4 wheelchair users and 5 companions per performance. There is step-free access to the Box Office and main foyer and a wheelchair lift to take patrons to the wheelchair area of the stalls. RESTORATION LEVY Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the New Theatre’s restoration fund. GENERAL INFORMATION Some shows will incur a 1% per ticket fee on all card transactions made at the venue. Please check before booking. This can be avoided by paying cash. Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG TheatreCard members, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free. Please check with the Box Office or online when making your booking. The information and prices in this brochure are correct at time of going to press. The New

Theatre, Oxford reserves the right to alter the advertised programme, facilities,prices and discounts at any time. If you wish to comment on any aspect of your telephone or internet booking please call customer services on 0844 871 7627. MEDIUM/THERAPIST/CLAIRVOYANT By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium/therapist/clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) has grown to be the world’s number one live-theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised theatre producer. It is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets and The Ticket Machine Group (TMG). ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre (formerly Foxwoods), the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; 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 and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.