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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT MON 31 AUG - SAT 5 SEP

2015

13 - 18 JUL LOVE ME TENDER

20 JUL NORTHERN STAR THEATRE ARTS - GALAXY OF STARS

22 JUL KATHLEEN KNOX - 30 YEARS OF DANCE

2 AUG INALA

3 AUG KAREN SHIEL - DANCE 20 -15

11 - 15 AUG THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

31 AUG - 5 SEP PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT 8 - 19 SEP JERSEY BOYS

2 DEC RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

4 DEC ENTER CIC - EBENEZER SCROOGE

5 OCT HELLO KITTY LIVE

8 OCT VAMPIRES ROCK

9 OCT UB40

10 OCT THE ILLEGAL EAGLES 22 - 24 OCT SWAN LAKE 25 OCT SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN 26 - 31 OCT DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTS

8 NOV ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

11 - 22 NOV SHREK THE MUSICAL

25 NOV CARMEN

26 NOV MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

11 DEC - 3 JAN ALADDIN

2016

28 NOV KATHLEEN DAVIS STAGE SCHOOL - CHRISTMAS SPARKLE

6 - 9 JAN LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE 25 - 30 JAN THRILLER 31 JAN PADDY McGUINNESS 6 FEB MAGIC OF THE BEATLES 9 - 13 FEB THE LAST TANGO 14 FEB THE DRIFTERS 15 - 20 FEB THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 1 - 12 MAR THE BODYGUARD 17 - 19 MAR ROMEO AND JULIET 20 MAR CIRCUS OF HORRORS 21 MAR TELL ME ON A SUNDAY 24 MAR TOSCA

28 MAR - 2 APR ANNIE

SUNDERLANDEMPIRE

SUNDEMPIRE

THE NEW MUSICAL INSPIRED BY AND FE

STARRING

SHAUN MICA PARIS & WILLIAMSON WITH

BEN LEWIS AND

SIAN REEVES BOOK BY JOE DIPIETRO

EATURING THE SONGS OF ELVIS PRESLEY

ISE DEVIL IN DISGU

HOUND DOG

ALL SHOOK UP

JAILHOUSE ROCK

From the producers of Hairspray, Midnight Tango and West Side Story comes a hilarious, feel-good musical featuring Elvis Presley’s greatest hits. In a small town in 1950’s America, a guitar-playing, hip-swivelling stranger rides his motorbike into town. Is he The Devil In Disguise or a Hound Dog in his Blue Suede Shoes? The townsfolk are about to be All Shook Up and could be headed for Heartbreak Hotel, but for Natalie, the love-struck, tomboy mechanic, it really is Now or Never. Packed with 25 of the best-loved songs by The King himself, Love Me Tender, by the writer of the award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit Memphis, is a funny and moving tale of hope, second chances and the healing qualities of Rock ’n’ Roll.

HHHHH

‘OH MY, THIS SHOW IS FUN! SUPERB!’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM

MON 13 - SAT 18 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm SENIORS / STUDENTS £22.90 Wed mat (A, B) C G E See page 34 TICKETS FROM £10 £12.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN CHORAL LEGENDS LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

★★★★

‘A MASSIVE HIT’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘WARM HEARTED AND ENTERTAINING. THE SINGING IS IRRESISTIBLE’ EVENING STANDARD

★★★★

‘A DYNAMIC MARRIAGE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND CHORAL MUSIC’ THE GUARDIAN

CHOREOGRAPHY BY MARK BALDWIN MUSIC CO-WRITTEN BY JOSEPH SHABALALA & LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO & ELLA SPIRA SOUND DESIGN ADRIAN RHODES COSTUME DESIGN GEORG MEYER-WIEL LIGHTING DESIGN BEN CRACKNELL

Following a phenomenal 2014 tour and sell-out run at the Edinburgh International Festival, four time Grammy® Award-winning South African choral legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo join multi award-winning choreographer Mark Baldwin in this unique artistic collaboration. Featuring world-class current and former dancers from The Royal Ballet and Rambert, this critically acclaimed production embraces an exhilarating fusion of South African and Western cultures live on stage. Inala’s original score is composed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala and Ella Spira, blending the intricate rhythms and infectious harmonies of their native musical roots with live percussion, piano and strings. Mark Baldwin’s choreography unites Zulu traditions with classical ballet and contemporary dance, performed by an exceptional company of 18 dancers and singers. Inala delivers a spiritually uplifting live experience, powered by a cultural explosion of music, song and dance.

SOLD OUT AT LONDON’S SADLER’S WELLS 2014

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Photographer credit: Giulietta Verdon-Roe

‘A PHENOMENAL COMBINATION OF STORYTELLING AND SPECTACLE’ THE TIMES

TUE 11 - SAT 15 AUG Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Winner of five 2015 Tony Awards and seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly-acclaimed National Theatre production has now embarked on its first ever nationwide tour. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain - exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world… Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre.

‘IN NEARLY 25 YEARS OF BEING A THEATRE CRITIC, NEVER HAVE I SEEN A PRODUCTION QUITE AS POWERFUL AS THIS’ NEWCASTLE EVENING CHRONICLE

★★★★★

CAPTIONED PERF Wed 12 Aug 7.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 15 Aug 2.30pm SENIORS £16.90 Wed & Thu mats (A & B) C G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £10 £11.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, returns to Sunderland starring Duncan James! Based on the movie, the feel-good West End & Broadway smash-hit Priscilla, is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous! Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING. INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★ ‘INGENIOUS. SPECTACULAR. A BIG HIT MUSICAL’ EVENING STANDARD

MON 31 AUG - SAT 5 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £12.50 Online and phone bookings carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding ATG Theatrecard & Groups)

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TUE 8 - SAT 19 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

The Broadway and West End phenomenon Jersey Boys is touring the UK and Ireland! This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and continues to play at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and

‘SHEER MUSICAL RAZZMATAZZ’ (SUNDAY EXPRESS) you simply will never forget.

Please be aware Jersey Boys contains genuine New Jersey language which may not be suitable for younger audiences - parental guidance advised

BSL SIGNED PERF Thu 17 Sep 7.30pm

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BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET RETURNS TO ITS HOME IN

‘A TRIUMPH’ THE GUARDIAN

THU 22 - SAT 24 OCT Thu & Fri eves 7.30pm Fri mat 2pm, Sat mat 2.30pm PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK FREE ENTRY Fri 6.30pm Pre-Booking Essential COMPANY CLASS Sat 11.45am £10 (Free to BRB Friends) FAMILY FUNDAY See page 32 BRB FRIENDS £7.50 off (Premium, A)

For autumn 2015 we present Swan Lake, ballet’s greatest love story. This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky's legendary score, has bewitched viewers for generations. Filled with exquisite ensembles, lyrical pas de deux, and bravura solos, this Swan Lake is atmospheric, romantic, and beautiful - an unforgettable experience. Music Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Choreography Peter Wright; Lev Ivanov; Marius Petipa Production Peter Wright; Galina Samsova | Designs Philip Prowse | Lighting Peter Teigen

Photos by Bill Cooper

DATE C G E F See page 34 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £15 Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm £16.90 online/phone ATGand THEATRE CARD Online phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 Discounts (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE NORTH EAST WITH TWO ALL-TIME CLASSIC BALLETS

THU 17 - SAT 19 MAR Thu & Fri eves 7.30pm Fri & Sat mat 2pm

‘EXHILARATING’ NORTHERN ECHO

Love at first dance, forbidden passions, dangerous secrets and starcrossed fate combine in an exhilarating classic ballet. Kenneth MacMillan’s best-loved adaptation of this famous play continues Birmingham Royal Ballet’s 2016 Shakespeare celebration. Set to Prokofiev’s soaring score, Romeo and Juliet tells the familiar tale of two young lovers at the mercy of powerful families and their own hearts. From the balcony scene’s ecstatic pas de deux to the lovers’ heart-breaking ends, Romeo and Juliet has been an audience favourite since its first performance. Music Sergei Prokofiev | Choreography Kenneth MacMillan Designs Paul Andrews | Lighting John B. Read Photos by Bill Cooper

PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK FREE ENTRY Fri 6.30pm Pre-Booking Essential COMPANY CLASS Sat 11.15am £10 (Free to BRB Friends) BRB FRIENDS £7.50 off (Premium, A) C G E F See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15.50 £18.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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★★★★

‘EXHILARATING’

THE SCOTSMAN

‘A DIAMOND OF A SHOW’

‘THE AUDIENCE WENT WILD’

‘A FIVE STAR PRODUCTION’

‘GO AND SEE THIS SHOW’

THE POST

THE EXPRESS

THE CHRONICLE

THE ADVERTISER

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT

THE SEQUEL TO DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

BOOK BY

LAURENCE MARKS AND MAURICE GRAN

‘IF YOU WANT NOSTALGIA, GOOD MUSIC AND A WHOLE FEEL 14

WHATSON

INSPIRED BY THE PHENOMENAL RANGE OF SMASH HIT MULTI MILLION SELLING ALBUMS OF DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

‘DIRTY DANCING MEETS MAMMA MIA. TIMELESS’ THE OBSERVER

‘BURSTING WITH HITS’ THE MAIL

‘CHARMING’ THE COURIER

‘DAZZLING’ THE HERALD

INCLUDING THE SMASH HITS...

A PICTURE OF YOU ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM DO YOU LOVE ME HANDY MAN IT’S IN HIS KISS IT’S MY PARTY WHEN WILL I BE LOVED HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE

AND MANY MORE...

DIRECTED BY BILL KENWRIGHT AND KEITH STRACHAN CHOREOGRAPHED BY CAROLE TODD

‘ENTHRALLING CROWDS AND CRITICS ALIKE’ THE MIRROR

It’s 1963 and the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s first single Dreamboats and Petticoats went to the top of the charts - but they haven’t been able to repeat that success with any further records. Norman and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss and a baby! But Ray and Donna seem blissfully happy. The advent of the Beatles and the Merseyside sound is inspirational. But will it inspire Bobby and Laura to have one more shot at stardom, Norman to ‘get off the drains’ and find that singing voice he has longed for, and Ray to realise his ambition and manage a really top pop act? All will be revealed in a follow up with the same wit and charm as Dreamboats and Petticoats. Many of the songs are from the next period in pop history.

EL-GOOD EXPERIENCE, GO AND SEE IT’

MON 26 - SAT 31 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G E See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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TAKING OGRE SUNDERLAND!

★★★★★

‘SHREKTACULAR. A GREAT SHOW FOR ALL THE FAMILY’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

★★★★★ ‘A BIG BRILLIANT HIT SHOW. TREMENDOUS’ DAILY EXPRESS

★★★★

‘ENCHANTED BY SHREK. MAGIC’ THE TIMES

★★★★ DAILY MAIL

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!

‘JOYOUS. THE MOST FUN YOU’LL EVER HAVE. A MONSTER HIT!’ THE MIRROR

‘DELICIOUSLY FUNNY. SPECTACULAR’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

WED 11 - SUN 22 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7pm Sat mats 2pm Thu 12 Nov 2.30pm Sun 1pm & 5pm SCHOOLS 10+ £19, plus 1 teacher free - Tue 7.30pm (B, C, D) Limited availability C G E See page 34 TICKETS DATES FROM £10 Online and phone bookings carry a transaction fee Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm of £2.85 (excluding ATG Theatrecard & Groups) Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Discounts Discounts E VENUE DISCOUNT £10 off Wed 11 & Tue 17 Nov Discounts (Premium, A & B) Discounts

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OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENT TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’

THE OBSERVER (ON CARMEN)

‘HOT-BLOODED, A JOY’ THE INDEPENDENT (ON CARMEN)

‘THE SOLOS ARE SIMPLY STUNNING’

EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS (ON TOSCA)

BIZET CARMEN SEVILLE COMES TO SUNDERLAND WITH THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN!

WIN A FABULOUS HOLIDAY TO SEVILLE! ALL TICKET HOLDERS ENTERED INTO FREE PRIZE DRAW*

FEATURING CASPIAN - A MAJESTIC WHITE ANDALUCIAN STALLION

One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance. With an impressive horse show, this dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including the best known baritone aria of all, The Toreador’s Song. The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. SUNG IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES. HORSE SUPPLIED BY ABFILMS

PUCCINI TOSCA AN EXPLOSION OF LOVE AND TREACHERY

This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood curdling villain. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, with spectacular costumes, and featuring a boys choir with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle. SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES

*The winner will be announced in Dec 2015. Please send a copy of your tickets and contact details to: Opera & Ballet International, Broome Quarry House, Canterbury Road, Barham, Kent, CT4 6QU

CARMEN - WED 25 NOV 7.30pm TOSCA - THU 24 MAR 7.30pm BOOK BOTH AND SAVE 15% (Premium, A, B, C). Quote OBIS SENIORS £5 off (Band A) C G E See page 34 TICKETS FROM £10* £12.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups) *Also carries a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person

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THE WORLD PREMIERE OF A BRAND NEW MUSICAL

DAVID HASSELHOFF STARS IN

WED 6 - SAT 9 JAN Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm C G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone A DJ Dad, a wild child daughter and a trip to the party island of Ibiza with a pulsating dance track from the 80s and 90s. The Hoff, iconic star of Baywatch and Knight Rider, plays an extrovert, party going, DJ and night club owner in Ibiza. His teenage daughter arrives to stay for the summer and he has to cope with being a single parent, to a girl who wants to meet boys and live the party life. Suddenly his motto is ‘do as I say, not as I did!’ From the creators of Boogie Nights comes a heart warming and hilarious story promising to be the Mamma Mia party night of the year!

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‘WHAT A THOROUGHLY WONDERFUL SHOW’ SUNDERLAND ECHO ON SNOW WHITE 2014

DECEMBER 2015 Fri 11

1.30pm G E

7pm A G Y

Sat 12

2pm G 50 Y

6pm A G 50

Sun 13

1pm G 50 Y

5pm A G 50

Mon 14 No performances

From the producers behind Peter Pan, Cinderella and last year’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, comes this gem of a pantomime for all the family. Filled with adventure, mystique, stunning sets and costumes, comedy, song and dance and lots of audience participation - not to mention a real flying carpet - Aladdin guarantees another Christmas extravaganza! Early booking recommended.

‘ENOUGH FESTIVE JOY TO LAST UNTIL NEXT CHRISTMAS’ EVENING CHRONICLE ON CINDERELLA 2013

Tue 15

10.15am G E

1.30pm G E

Wed 16 1.30pm G S E 7pm G S Y Thu 17

1.30pm G S E 7pm G S

Fri 18

1.30pm G S E 7pm

Sat 19

2pm

6pm

Sun 20 1pm

5pm

Mon 21

No performances

Tue 22

1pm

5pm

Wed 23 1pm

5pm

Thu 24 1pm

5pm

Fri 25

Merry Christmas!

Sat 26

2.30pm G

Sun 27 1pm G

5pm G

Mon 28 2pm G

6pm G

Tue 29

6pm G

2pm G

Wed 30 2pm G

6pm G

Thu 31

2.30pm G

JANUARY 2016 Fri 1

Happy New Year!

Sat 2

2pm G 50 1pm G S 50

Sun 3

6pm G S 50 -

BSL SIGNED PERF Wed 30 Dec 2pm RELAXED PERF Sat 2 Jan 2pm Concessions apply to performances as shown above

FAMILY (G) £17pp when purchasing 3+ tickets. Must include at least 1 child, A,B,C. (£17.50pp from 1 Aug) SENIORS (S) Best avail £15 (A & B) GROUPS (G / 50) see page 27 for discounts LEA/ACADEMIES 10+ (E) £8.50 or £10 with an ice-cream, plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils YOUTH GROUPS 10+ (Y) £10.50 TICKETS FROM £10 £11.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE LEGEND LIVES ON! PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING MUSIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH ADRIAN GRANT FOR KEY CONCERTS PRESENT

★★★★

‘A TOTAL BLAST. THE STAGING AND CONSTANT BRILLIANCE OF THE MUSICIANS KEEP US RIVETED. A WONDERFUL SHOW’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM

★★★★ ‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’

EVENING STANDARD

‘IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE’ THE INDEPENDENT

Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking 7th year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Seen by over 3 million people in 30 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget. Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band, including: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t Care About Us, Dangerous, Heal The World and Thriller plus many more!

MON 25 - SAT 30 JAN Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm YOUTH GROUPS 10+ & STUDENTS £15 Mon 7.30pm & Sat 4pm (B, C) G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £10.25 £12.15 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Photo of previous cast member

THE NATION’S STRICTLY COME DANCING STARS IN THEIR ULTIMATE FAREWELL SHOW

★★★★★ SUNDAY EXPRESS ON MIDNIGHT TANGO

★★★★

‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’ THE INDEPENDENT ON MIDNIGHT TANGO

TUE 9 - SAT 13 FEB Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour. Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders, create and star in their own West End productions - but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance. Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience - it’s time for The Last Tango.

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HHHHH ‘IT ROCKS!

SIDE-SPLITTING,SAUCY AND HUGELY ENTERTAINING. A TRULY ENDURING AND ENDEARING MASTERPIECE’ DAILY STAR SUNDAY, JAN 2013

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

★★★★★ ‘STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’ EVENING STANDARD

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

‘THE MAD, BAD, FUN MUSICAL’ DAILY MIRROR

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking worldwide tour Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again with its frothy fun and naughty moments! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! This is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos and get ready for the biggest bash in town!

MON 15 - SAT 20 FEB Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm C G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £10 £12.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT BE IT!

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Photo by Manuel Harlan featuring some previous cast members.

The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Sunderland in 2016. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to the Sunderland Empire for two weeks only! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge - what they don’t expect is to fall in love. The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

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TUE 1 - SAT 12 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Thu 3 Mar mat 2.30pm SENIORS £25 Wed & Thu mat (A, B, C) C G E F See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatrecard & Groups)

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CARMEN & TOSCA 10+ BEST AVAILABLE £25 DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTS* 10+ £5 OFF 20+ £6 OFF HELLO KITTY LIVE* TELL ME ON A SUNDAY* 10+ £2 OFF JERSEY BOYS THE BODYGUARD* 10+ £5 OFF 20+ £6 OFF 40+ £7 OFF LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE* 10+ £6 OFF 20+ £8 OFF 50+ £10 OFF Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Sunderland, starring Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search. With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow.

FAMILY OF 4 £5 OFF PP MON - THU (A, B)

MON 28 MAR - SAT 2 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C G E F See page 34 TICKETS FROM £12.50 Online and phone bookings carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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ANNIE LOVE ME TENDER SHREK Limited availability THRILLER LIVE 10+ £5 OFF 20+ £6 OFF 50+ £7 OFF PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT* 6+ £5 OFF 20+ £6 OFF 50+ £7 OFF SWAN LAKE AND ROMEO & JULIET* THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME* THE LAST TANGO * 10+ £5 OFF THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 8+ £5 OFF 15+ £8 OFF BUY 10 TICKETS GET 11TH TICKET FREE! AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING SHOWS: MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN THE ILLEGAL EAGLES THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES VAMPIRES ROCK Offers apply to certain price levels and performances only, subject to availability *Free ticket(s) may apply

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Reggae legends UB40 bring their Getting Over The Storm tour to Sunderland. Now you can dance, sing and join in the fun with Kitty and her Friends in this fantastic live show! Set in modern-day London, Hello Kitty is a young girl who is full of dreams and ambition for her future. But before she can get there, she is faced with a challenge ahead. Luckily Hello Kitty is not alone and with the help of her fantastic friends including My Melody, Dear Daniel and Mimmy, she will take this amazing opportunity that can change her life forever! This is a story of talent, friendship and a passion for creativity combined with fantastic fashion and costumes. Combined with a lively and sparkling soundtrack including songs from Charli XCX, Bruno Mars, and Echosmith, take part in this unique show for children, families and fans of all ages!

Naming themselves after the unemployment benefit form, UB40 formed in 1978, before releasing their debut album Signing Off in August 1980 - considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. It was the start of a career that has since seen the band have over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieve sales of over 100 million records, making UB40 one of the most successful British groups of all-time. Band Members include Robin Campbell - Guitar & Vocals, Brian Travers Saxophone, Earl Falconer - Bass Guitar, James Brown - Drums, Norman Hassan - Percussion, Trombone and Vocals, Duncan Campbell - Vocals.

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TICKETS FROM £19 £20.90 online/phone

TICKETS FROM £31* £33.90 online/phone

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VAMPIRE’S ROCK GHOST TRAIN

THU 8 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24* £26.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off before 17 Jul Classic rock spectacular! After 12 years, and over a million tickets sold, Steve Steinman returns as Barron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock saga The Ghost Train. Along with Steve Steinman, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest classic rock anthems including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine and many more!

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SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN SUN 25 OCT 3pm Age recommendation 5+ TICKETS FROM £15* £16.90 online/phone F A full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host to guide you through this interactive screening showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of the Sing-a-long-a Princesses. So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-a Frozen where you the audience are the stars.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

SAT 10 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22* £24.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Now established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. Their ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes and many more! www.illegaleagles.com

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS SUN 8 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £18.50* £21.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes live grand final, with the largest number of votes ever received. Gary has since toured extensively with his band The Works, performing to sell-out audiences across the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand paying tribute to rock legends Queen, and twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park. This show will ROCK you!

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

THU 26 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23* £25.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back! Now in its 13th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music, together with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have! The UK’s Number 1 Motown production is guaranteed to have you dancing All Night Long. www.howsweet.co.uk

PADDY MCGUINNESS

PRESENTS DADDY MCGUINNESS SUN 31 JAN 7.30pm Age advisory 15+ TICKETS FROM £18.50* £21.40 online/phone One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians returns for the first time since 2011. After numerous sell-out tours and best-selling DVDs, the star of ITV1’s Take Me Out makes his long awaited comeback to stand-up which will see him perform 50 dates across the UK, with another hotly anticipated show, Daddy McGuinness.

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC WED 2 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.75* £26.65 online/phone

Having performed 500 major concert shows to over a half a million fans around the world, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to the UK with a spectacular new stage production celebrating the music of legendary rock supergroup - Fleetwood Mac. This new show showcases and celebrates, in meticulous note-for-note detail, all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding catalogues in the history of recorded music, and a legacy of blues, rock and pop classics that made Fleetwood Mac icons.

THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

SAT 6 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.25* £25.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G The authoritative live concert show celebrates the Golden Anniversary of Yesterday - 1966 saw Lennon and McCartney come of age as songwriters, with the song topping the charts. Journey back to Yesterday with fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals, incredible musicianship taking you from their Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond, from Love Me Do to Let It Be.

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LOCAL PRODUCTIONS THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS

SUN 20 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17* £19.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD / PAY BY 24 JAN £3 off C The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, and now a West End smash, is back to mark its 21st Anniversary in spectacular style. Welcome to the Carnevil is set in Victorian London in 1899, when Jack the Ripper was still at large and this was the age of the freakshow. The Circus of Horrors contains some nudity & language of an adult nature and is not suitable for children. Age advisory 16+

ENTER CIC PRESENTS

EBENEZER SCROOGE

FRI 4 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £16* £18.90 online/phone Ebenezer Scrooge is famous for being a miserable miser. But he didn’t start life that way; so what turned a happy little boy into the world’s worst grump? The answer’s here in this wonderful, lifeaffirming, magical and interactive family musical full of Dickens’ classic characters. Get tickets early for you and Scrooge only have one night to discover the true meaning of Christmas! This production features both a professional and amateur cast

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END & BROADWAY HIT

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY

MON 21 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50* £27.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Following her acclaimed performance in the Watermill’s production of Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into the classic musical, Tell Me On A Sunday. This iconic musical, with a wonderful original score, features Unexpected Song the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me on A Sunday.

DANCE SCHOOLS

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NORTHERN STAR - GALAXY OF STARS MON 20 JUL 7PM

KATHLEEN KNOX - 30 YEARS OF DANCE WED 22 JUL 7PM

KAREN SHIEL - DANCE 20-15 MON 3 AUG 7PM

KATHLEEN DAVIS - CHRISTMAS SPARKLE SAT 28 NOV 7PM

GET INVOLVED IN OUR SPECIAL SHOW THEMED EVENTS

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Barnes Park Heritage Event

Fusion Project

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hand insight into the National Theatre teams’ creative process. Particularly suited to KS3/KS4 English students. £6pp

DESIGN There’s so much more than amazing actors on stage which wow our audiences - Get a behind the scenes glimpse into the creative processes of design. Inspired by our amazing visiting productions, students will design their own interpretation of a costume, makeup, hair or in response to a brief.

Inspired by the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Local creative organisations have been granted Arts Council Funding to offer an exciting programme of activities due to take place during the summer holidays, across Sunderland. The programme is specifically designed for families with members who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and include activities to engage in crafts, art, theatre tours, drama workshops - as well as further special opportunities to engage with Arts Award and National Theatre Learning. Some activities are limited to space, so get in touch with Creative Learning to get more information on the activities and support for preparation for visits.

FROM REHEARSAL ROOM TO ENGLISH CLASSROOM A practical workshop using the BBC online Curious Incident resources, which give first

PRE SHOW FAMILY FUN SWAN LAKE FUNDAY (As part of Family Arts Festival). Free entry for Sat matinee ticket holders. Sat 24 Oct 12.30pm - 2.30pm AUTISM FRIENDLY BACK STAGE TOUR (As part of Family Arts Festival) Please contact us to express interest in participating. Wed 28 Oct 4pm (1hr). Free Entry. Pre-Booking Required SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN FUNDAY Sun 25 Oct 1.45pm (1hr) SHREK FUNDAY Sat 14 & Sat 21 Nov Pre matinee & evening (1hr) Please contact the Box Office for further information.

WORKSHOPS £160 for groups of up to 25

Students will also develop presentation skills to share back their designs through fun, confidence building activities. ALADDIN ‘Oh yes we do’ have fun panto inspired workshops to complement most groups visits. Groups have the choice of the history of panto workshop, which takes participants through the steps in creating an hilarious panto scene whilst learning about panto’s roots. Or a fun confidence building session is a great opportunity for groups to team build, have fun and get into the panto spirit!

SUNDERLAND EMPIRE CREATIVE LEARNING ARE CURRENTLY WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS: The National Theatre’s Learning programme on tour is generously supported by The Dorset Foundation

All Creative Learning activities are subject to change and availability

THEATRE TOURS MOVERS Traditional and contemporary dance techniques for ladies 65+, to improve fitness, strength and creativity in a relaxed and friendly environment. £2.50 per week inc refreshments. Call to secure a place.

THE FUSION PROJECT A weekly community Youth Theatre for 11 - 16 year olds, offering the opportunity to experience an eclectic fusion of performance skills and activities. Please get in touch to apply. Sessions run Thu 4.30pm - 6pm. £26 per month

We are proud to inform teachers that we deliver Arts Award at Discover and Explore level, together with a supporter’s badge. If you are delivering Arts Award in your school or are interested in finding out more, please see the dedicated website for Arts Award learning across the City. www.artsaward.org.uk

PRE SHOW TOURS Attendees take a step through time, behind the scenes of our beautiful Edwardian theatre. See sets and lighting up-close and personal, tours may also include access to unseen areas of the venue including dressing rooms and the stage. Please advise us of any access requirements at the point of booking. The following tours are priced at £6pp. PRISCILLA Sat 5 Sep 11am JERSEY BOYS Sat 12 & Sat 19 Sep 11am SHREK THE MUSICAL Sat 14 & Sat 21 Nov 11am THE BODYGUARD Sat 5 & Sat 12 Mar 2016 11am ARABIAN ADVENTURE TOURS We’re delighted to welcome back a festive offering of exciting fairytale tours, perfect for the whole family on selected dates throughout panto. Tours will last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and include: ■ An exciting family friendly arabian adventure centred around the story of Aladdin ■ Refreshments ■ Back stage access* Sat 12 Dec 11am / Sat 19 Dec 11am Thu 24 Dec 10am / Thu 31 Dec 11.30am PRIVATE TOURS can also be arranged at £6pp (£5pp for groups 10+, £3pp for schools). Min & max group numbers apply.

TO BOOK Call 0844 871 3022 or book in person at the Box Office. *Behind the scenes and stage access are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Tour spaces are subject to availability and routes may change, tours may involve a number of stairs.

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BOOK AT THE BOX OFFICE (bkg fees may apply) Box Office, Sunderland Empire, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm. On performance days we close 15 minutes after curtain up (normally 7.45pm). On Sundays and Bank Holidays, we’re open 1hr prior to performance times.

GROUP SALES - NO BOOKING FEES 0844 871 3042 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm AUTOMATED RUNNING TIMES 0191 566 1077 CARD CHARGES & TICKET COLLECTION Transaction and booking fees are applied. Bookings may also additionally carry a credit/debit card fee. For security, when collecting tickets purchased by card, the card used must be presented on collection from the Box Office.

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

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. FRONT OF HOUSE OPENING TIMES & LATECOMERS RULE Doors open 1 ½ hour prior to performance. Latecomers may not be admitted to the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance and in some instances, not until the interval. The management reserves the right to refuse admission. CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can only be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher, on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date.

ACCESS INFORMATION If you have specific access requirements, please call our dedicated equal access booking line on 0844 871 7677 (Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm. Sun 10am - 8pm) or email sunderlandboxoffice@ theambassadors.com. is also available by calling 0844 277 9856 (24 hours). Customer Contact Centre access booking number 0844 871 7677 Text Relay service is available Text phone users 18001 0844 871 7677 Standard phone users 18002 0844 871 7677

For more information on Text Relay, please visit www.textrelay.org Level access, lift, wheelchair spaces and Sennheiser infra red system are available to Stalls and Dress Circle areas. Guide dogs are welcome. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre can request at the time of booking. Details of schedule access performances can be found on page 27.

Large print guides are available upon request. Contact us for a copy. AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with a total of 39 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised award-winning theatre producer. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. 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, 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; 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 The Ruling Class, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Arcadia, 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.

FINDING US AND PARKING

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GETTING HERE BY TRAIN Most train routes to Sunderland are via Newcastle Central and can be reached within just 20 minutes by National Rail and regular Metro services, with the closest stations to the theatre being Sunderland and Park Lane.

PARKING Sunderland is excellent for parking with around 3000 parking places across the city centre. Both St Mary’s Multistorey P1 (480 places, postcode SR1 3AH) and The Bridges Multi-storey P2 (760 places, postcode SR1 3PZ) are secure car parks within a short walking distance of the theatre with very competitive rates. www.thebridges-shopping.com www.sunderland.gov.uk/parking

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