New Alexandra Theatre Autumn 2014 Brochure

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welcome I am delighted to introduce our Autumn 2014 brochure, which is packed with top-name productions visiting the New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham this season.

You helped to make our Spring/Summer season one of the most successful in our history. West Side Story broke Box Office records in its 3 week stay at the theatre and Jersey Boys looks set to enjoy similar success as our Christmas show from 9 December for 4 weeks.

Make sure you get your tickets before they’re gone!

We have now completed auditions for our annual Stage Experience and once again I was astounded by the talent and ability of the 300+ young people who turned out to audition. We are now fully cast for Footloose - so prepare to cut loose with some of the finest young talent that the West Midlands has to offer.

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We enjoy opening our doors to the public so if you would like to know more about the New Alexandra 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, see page 17 for more details.

We continue to offer access performances to ensure all patrons can enjoy the world-class shows at the New Alexandra Theatre, see page 32 for our list of current access performances and check our website to stay up-to-date.

Don’t forget about our fabulous offers for ATG Theatre Card Members - with discounted tickets on many shows and at the bar, as well as exclusive priority booking.

ATG Theatre Card Members are currently enjoying the full range of benefits in all 39 ATG venues across the UK and in the West End. I look forward to welcoming you back to the New Alexandra Theatre soon!

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diary 2014/15 JULY

october

Wed 16 Jul

Wed 1 Oct

Caitlin Moran

The Drifters

Buddy Holly And The Cricketers: Holly At Christmas

The Dreamboys

The Illegal Eagles

Thu 20 Nov

Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is

Aloha from Hawaii

Fri 21 Nov

Sat 22 Nov

AUGUST

Kojo : Almost Famous Sat 4 Oct

The Mousetrap

Sun 23 Nov

DREAMBOATS & Miniskirts

Tue 25 - Sat 29 Nov

Thu 17 Jul

Sat 19 Jul

Footloose Stage Experience 2014 Wed 20 - Sat 23 Aug

Rhythm of the Dance Sun 24 Aug

Scooby Doo The Mystery of the Pyramid Mon 25 - Wed 27 Aug

Thu 2 Oct Fri 3 Oct

Mon 6 - Sat 11 Oct MON 13 - SAT 18 OCT

MADAMA BUTTERFLY SUN 19 OCT

The Importance of Being Earnest

Jackson Live In Concert Ken Dodd

Roy Orbison & Friends To Kill A Mockingbird Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Sun 30 Nov

december

West End Women

Tue 21 - Sat 25 Oct

Tue 2 Dec

Oliver Samuels: Dolly House

Abba Mania

Sun 26 Oct

Wed 3 Dec

Bugle Boy D-Day Tour

Charlie Landsborough

Christmas With The Rat Pack

Wed 29 Oct

thu 4 - sat 6 dec

Think Floyd

Ha Ha Hood!

Jersey Boys

Thu 30 Oct

Tue 9 Dec - Sun 4 Jan

An Evening With Art Garfunkel

Ross Noble

january 2015 Thu 22 Jan

Sally Morgan

NOVEMBER Al Murray

Jethro

Sun 2 Nov

fri 23 jan

Stones In His Pockets

Return To The Forbidden Planet

The ELO Experience Sat 30 Aug

September Wed 3 Sep Sat 6 Sep

Sun 7 Sep Tue 9 Sep

Bless ‘Em All Thu 11 Sep

An Evening Of Burlesque Fri 12 Sep

Roy Chubbby Brown Sat 13 Sep

Avenue Q Tue 16 - Sat 20 Sep

Blockbuster The Musical

Tue 23 - Sat 27 Sep

Michael Palin Tue 30 Sep

Fri 31 Oct & Sat 1 Nov

Mon 3 Nov

Joe Longthorne

Vampires Rock

Mon 26 - Sat 31 Jan

The Billy Fury Years

Spamalot

Thu 6 Nov

Mon 2 - Sat 7 Feb

Octonauts Live!

Calamity Jane

Sat 8 & Sun 9 Nov

Tue 17 - Sat 21 Feb

The Perfect Murder

march 2015

Mon 10 - Sat 15 Nov

La Traviata

Dancing In The Streets

Sat 14 Mar

Wed 5 Nov

Sun 16 Nov

february 2015

Arcadia Mon 23 - Sat 28 Mar

Derren Brown Mon 30 mar - Sat 11 Apr

GROUPS SAVE £££S

Thinking of bringing a group of10 or more people?

Why not take advantage of our group discounts Contact our Group Bookings Department on 0844 871 3031 (Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm) or email birminghamgroups@ theambassadors.com

New Alexandra Theatre Stage Experience presents Footloose Groups 10+ £3 off per ticket

Avenue Q Groups 6+ £4 off per ticket Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £16.50 First Time Groups 10+ Great discounts available!

Blockbuster The Musical Groups 10+ £3 off per ticket Groups 20+ £4 off per ticket Groups 40+ £5 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £12

The Mousetrap Groups 10+ £3 off per ticket Groups 20+ £5 off per ticket plus 1 ticket free School Groups 10+ Tickets £15 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 students

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Dreamboats and Miniskirts Groups 10+ £5/£7 off per ticket

The Importance of Being Earnest Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket Groups 40+ £7 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £15 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets purchased

Group discounts are also available on selected one night shows. Look for the G symbol on individual show pages or call our Groups Department for more information.

The groups discounts featured apply to certain performances and price bands only.

For full information please contact our Groups Department

The Perfect Murder Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £15 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets purchased

To Kill A Mockingbird Groups 10+ £4 off per ticket Groups 20+ £5 off per ticket Groups 40+ £6 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £12 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets purchased First Time Groups 10+ Great discounts available!

christmas with the Rat Pack Groups 10+ £4 off per ticket Groups 20+ £4 off per ticket plus 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased

Jersey Boys Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket Groups 40+ £7 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £15

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The Midlands’ brightest stars of tomorrow

CARTOON CLASSIC COMES TO LIFE!

NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE PRESENTS STAGE EXPERIENCE 2014

Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe Ltd.

‘One of the most talented teams of performers I’ve seen on any stage’ The Bridge Radio, Annie 2013

Over 130 talented young performers from across the Midlands star in this full-scale New Alexandra Theatre production of the explosive Rock ‘n’ Roll musical Footloose. Featuring classic ‘80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, I’m Free and Let’s Hear It For The Boy, Footloose is an electrifying and heartfelt tale of love, loss and the irrepressible spirit of youth.

A musical adventure the whole family will enjoy!

Scooby-Doo and the gang are back by popular demand and with even more spooky mystery and fun - this time in the Pyramids.

The cartoon classic comes to life!

Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne arrive in Egypt where they must solve the mystery of Pharaoh Hatchepsout’s Pyramid. Easy, you say? Not if the gang has to deal with mysterious mummies plus the wrath of the Pharaoh, who will transform anyone who dares to approach the pyramid into stone!

With hilarious physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects, the whole family will enjoy this new episode live on stage.

Wed 20 - Sat 23 Aug Wed - Sat 7pm, Sat 2pm Atg theatre card £3 off Wed - Sat (Top price bands) C O G Details page 34

Scooby-Doo and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Hanna-Barbera.

WB SHIELD: TM & © Warner Bros.

Entertainment Inc.

Mon 25 - Wed 27 Aug Mon - Wed 6.30pm Tue & Wed 2.30pm child ticket £15.50 (£17.40 online or by phone)

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5x

‘the funniest thing i have ever seen’ kiss fm

★★★★★ ‘You’d be a muppet to miss it’ Edinburgh Evening News

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‘the best musical of the decade!’ sunday times

Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx

Book by Based on an Original Concept by Jeff Whitty 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.

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.

★★★★★ ★★★★ absolute radio

‘hugely Witty’ The Scotsman

Tue 16 - Sat 20 Sep Tue - Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Tue & Fri 5pm £10 off Wed, Thu & Fri 8.30pm (Top price bands) C O G S Details page 34

So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today! www.avenuequk.com @avenuequktour 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+.

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A Great New British Musical

‘it’s a ballroom blitz’

PAUL NICHOLAS as Crazy Max

Suzanne Shaw

in

as carol

Featuring IT SH -H the SMA songs of

SWEET, SUZI , SMOKIE QUATROand TINA TURNER BLOCKBUSTER The Musical, follows the global success of Mamma Mia and We Will Rock You and features the chart-busting hits of the legendary song-writing team Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who dominated the pop world in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

The book is by David Soames who co-wrote the musical Time for Cliff Richard, which ran for two years in the West End at the Dominion theatre.

It’s 2014 and Mickey Block, a young busker singing in London’s Soho, is being pursued by a loan shark and takes refuge in Crazy Max’s Retro Record Shop. Soon, Max, a mystical figure, discovers Mickey’s problems and tells him he can turn his life around by performing two selfless deeds within seven days.

Before he knows it he finds himself back in 1975...

Will Mickey fulfil his destiny and turn his life around or will time run out?

FEATURING THE HIT SONGS

TIGER FEET MICKEY THE CAT CREPT IN LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ALICE SOME GIRLS BALLROOM BLITZ 48 CRASH TEENAGE RAMPAGE IF YOU CAN’T GIVE ME LOVE CAN THE CAN LITTLE WILLY BLOCKBUSTER DEVIL GATE DRIVE STUMBLIN’ IN and many more

Tue 23 - Sat 27 Sep Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off Tue - Thu (Prem & A) C O G S Details page 34

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THE LEGENDARY, SMASH-HIT THRILLER RETURNS TO birmingham following a sell-out run

★★★★ the herald

‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER

A classic. A landmark. A legend.

The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre and now it’s back by popular demand following a record breaking sell out week in 2013.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motives are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. www.MousetrapOnTour.com

MON 6 - SAT 11 OCT Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm audio described

performance Sat 11 Oct 2.30pm Touch Tour 1.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Mon (Prem, A- C) £3 off Tue - Thu (Prem, A- C) C O G S A Details page 34

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WHAT HAPPENED TO ‘BOBBY & LAURA’ AND ‘NORMAN & SUE’?

Their story continues...

Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music present

book by

laurence & Maurice marks gran

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from the team THE SEQUEL that brought TO you Dreamboats DREAMBOATS and AND Petticoats PETTICOATS It’s 1963, and the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s hit single Dreamboats and Petticoats has not taken off. 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 this follow-up with the same wit, charm and great songs as Dreamboats and Petticoats.

Many of the songs are from the next period in pop history.

brand new album out

summer 2014 Mon 13 - Sat 18 Oct Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Mon (Prem, A & B) £5 off Tue - Thu (A - C) Limited Availability

Including the smash hits...

A PICTURE OF YOU H DON’T EVER CHANGE DO YOU LOVE ME H HANDY MAN H IT’S IN HIS KISS GO NOW H WHEN WILL I BE LOVED H HIPPY HIPPY SHAKE and many more...

under 26s Half price Mon - Thu & Sat mat (A - C). Limited Availability O G Details page 34

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opera and ballet international present An Ellen Kent Production featuring international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra

THE AMBASSAD O R E XPE RIE N C E T h e A m b a s s a d o r T h e at r e G r o u p i s p r o u d t o o f f e r a n e xc i t i n g r a n g e o f b e s p o k e pac k ag e s t o yo u , o u r t h e at r e g o e r .

T h e A m b a s s a d o r Ex p e r i e n c e g i v e s yo u t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o m a k e yo u r e v e n i n g at t h e t h e at r e e v e n m o r e s p e c i a l a n d r e l a x i n g b y o r d e r i n g i n a dva n c e .

L u x u r y, s t y l e a n d s e r v i c e. b oo k n o w at t h e b ox o f f i c e

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puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY With Korean Soprano Elena Dee and Japanese soprano Miki Mori

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns with exquisite sets and with a spectacular Japanese garden, fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan and the unforgettable arias One Fine Day and Love Duet.

verdi la traviata

Starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova The love story that gripped Paris.

A beautiful and fully staged production of a tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias.

Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta.

Both Operas sung in Italian with English surtitles Cast subject to change

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Madama Butterfly Sun 19 Oct 7.30pm La Traviata Sat 14 Mar 7.30pm Early booking offers available!

Atg theatre card £5.50 off (Prem & A) C O G S Details page 34

ambassadorexperience green l abel a drink at the bar* b l u e l a b e l A DRINK AT THE BAR*

BE S T VA L UE

£5

BE S T VA L UE

£15

VARIETY BOX which includes: Bottle of wine (187ml) or water (330ml) Corkers crisps Cadbury Buttons Beechdean ice-cream† A HOUSE PROGRAMME (or theatre gift if not available) y e l l o w l a b e l A HALF BOTTLE OF CHILLED PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE

BE S T VA L UE

A delicious box of chocolates

* Glass of house wine (175ml) House spirit and mixer † Only

in Variety Boxes with water

£30

wilde’s comic masterpiece direct from the west end

Niall

Cherie

NIGEL

Siân

MARTIN RosALIND

CHRISTINE

Buggy Lunghi HAVERS PHILLIPS JARVIS Ayres Kavanagh

‘A trivial play for serious people’ Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest features an all-star cast comprising Rosalind Ayres, Niall Buggy, Patrick Godfrey, Nigel Havers, Martin Jarvis, Christine Kavanagh, Cherie Lunghi and Siân Phillips performing as The Bunbury Company of Players, in a new production directed by Lucy Bailey, designed by William Dudley with added material written by Simon Brett, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, the composer and sound designer is Tom Mills.

The Importance of Being Earnest is known to elegantly lampoon the hypocrisies of a Victorian society and opens as two bachelors, the dependable John Worthing, J.P. and upper class playboy Algernon Moncrieff, feel compelled to create different identities in order to pursue two eligible ladies Cecily Cardew and Gwendolyn Fairfax.

The hilarious misadventures which result from their subterfuge; their brushes with the redoubtable Lady Bracknell and the uptight Miss Prism results in a plot that twists and fizzles with some of the finest dialogue to be found in theatre.

tue 21 - Sat 25 Oct Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Tue (Prem, A & B) £5 off Wed & Thu (Prem, A & B) MIDWEEK MATINEE OVER 60S/STUDENT OFFER £15 tickets Wed 2.30pm (B & C) (£16.90 online or by phone)

C O G S Details page 34

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live for the first time The producers of Peppa Pig’s Big Splash, LazyTown Live! and Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom present a thrilling underwater adventure for all the family live on stage for the first time

When there’s trouble under the sea, the Octonauts dive into action!

Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with our underwater adventure super heroes, Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso, in the brand new live stage show, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure.

Visit strange new worlds full of mysteries to unravel, with surprises around every corner this action packed interactive show features music and all your favourite characters live on stage for the very first time!

sat 8 & sun 9 Nov 10am, 1pm & 4pm Family Ticket £58 (Max. 2 adults) (£65.60 online or by phone)

children £2 off per ticket

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THE NEW STAGE HIT FROM THE NO.1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR PETER JAMES ‘a night for everyone, with horror, intrigue, mystery and yet plenty of comedy, all superbly Performed.

It’s terrific!’

British Theatre Guide

‘The Perfect entertainment; devilishly clever and terrific fun’ Chichester Observer

‘murder most perfect. it’s a blooming good night out!’ eastern daily press

This highly entertaining dark comedy thriller has been acclaimed by audiences and critics around the country.

Have you ever wondered how you commit the perfect murder?

Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for a long time.

But their marriage has reached crisis point and Victor has decided there is only one way to get Joan out of his life forever but he’s about to get a nasty surprise. As a young Detective Roy Grace starts to investigate his very first homicide case, dark forces intervene and Grace begins to fear that nothing is quite as it seems.

With an all-star cast led by Robert Daws (The Royal, Roger Roger, Outside Edge, theatre productions include The Secret of Sherlock Holmes in the West End), Dawn Steele (Wild at Heart and Monarch of the Glen, theatre productions include Agatha Christie’s Verdict and Noel Coward’s Volcano in the West End), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Casualty and Sleuth in the West End), Thomas Howes (William the footman in Downton Abbey) and Simona Armstrong (BBC’s search for a Maria).

International best-selling crime thriller novelist Peter James has sold over 14 million books of his Roy Grace series, and is published in 36 languages. The Perfect Murder was 15 weeks at No.1 and remained for 50 weeks in the iBook Top 10.

‘A thriller with Killer one-liners. An all-star cast had the audience in fits of laughter and at times on the edge of their seats in this superb fast paced thriller’ Coventry Telegraph

‘a huge theatre hit’ MILTON KEYNES CITIZEN

MON 10 - SAT 15 NOV Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Mon (Prem, A & B) £5 off Tue - Thu (A - C) C O G S Details page 34

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direct from london’s west end

Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel Based on the novel by Harper Lee Set in the Deep South, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel sees racial injustice envelop a small-town community.

Through courage and compassion, lawyer Atticus Finch seeks the truth, and his feisty daughter, Scout - a young girl on the cusp of adulthood - brings new hope to a neighbourhood in turmoil.

This utterly enchanting and enthralling production from London’s award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre captures the warmth and poignancy of this best-loved classic with genuine heart and emotional depth. A story as moving and magical as you could ever hope to find.

★★★★★

‘Terrific retelling of Harper Lee’s classic makes dramatic gold’

★★★★★ ‘magnificent’ Daily express

TUE 25 - SAT 29 NOV Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Tue (Prem & A) £5 off Wed - Thu (Prem & A) CAPTIONEd

PERFormance Thu 27 Nov 7.30pm C O G S A Details page 34

The Times

winner whatsonstage awards 2014 16

Photos of previous cast by Johan Persson

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Theatre Tours

the coolest party in town!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go backstage at the New Alex? Why not book one of our upcoming theatre tours?

See the dressing rooms that have housed the stars, visit the backstage areas that are the workhouse of theatre life and finally step onto our stage and in doing so join with some of the greats of English theatre.*

Next Tours

Sat 23 Aug Sat 15 Nov Sat 27 Sep Sat 29 Nov Sat 18 Oct Sat 13 Dec Tours run from 10.30am - 12 noon

Prices

£5 per person ATG Theatre card £1 off Tours must be booked in advance by calling ATG Tickets on 0844 871 3011 or in person at the Box Office.

For bespoke group tours please email birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com or call our Groups Department on 0844 871 3031 to arrange. (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm)

*Access to the stage is not always possible due to visiting company policy. Please note the tour covers all parts of the theatre and this includes many stairs. The use of photography or video recording is not permitted on the tour.

‘Tis the season to be merry!’ Beat the winter blues with the special Christmas version of the hit show for the festive season.

Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early ‘60s where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. & Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands hotel.

Hit follows hit, including: Mr Bojangles, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, That’s Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, New York, New York, Fly Me to the Moon, Sway, Volare, Me And My Shadow, My Way, Memories Are Made Of This and many more. Seasonal classics include: Baby it’s Cold Outside, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland & Auld Lang Syne.

Thu 4 - Sat 6 Dec Thu - Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm CHILDREN £10 off (A - C) C O G Details page 34

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BBC LONDON

TIME OUT

DAILY EXPRESS

THE TIMES

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is touring the UK and Ireland for the very first time. This smash-hit musical has won 55 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 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, 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.

Tue 9 Dec - Sun 4 Jan Week 1 Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Week 2 Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Week 3 Tue 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 3pm and 7.30pm Week 4 Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Fri & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm access Performances See page 32 for details Atg theatre card £10 off Tue 9 and Wed 10 Dec (Prem, A - C) Limited availability C O G S A Details page 34

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the official RETURN! The 25th anniversary tour

‘THE BEST ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW IN TOWN’ DAILY EXPRESS

‘UPROARIOUS ENERGY’ GUARDIAN

featuring classic songs such as

Good Vibrations We Gotta Get Out of This Place Gloria Johnny B GoodE Shake Rattle And Roll Young Girl Wipe Out She’s Not There Heard it Through the Grapevine MON 26 - SAT 31 JAN Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm The adored & critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning rock spectacular is returning on a much anticipated 25th anniversary UK tour. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics such as Heard It Through The Grapevine, Young Girl, Good Vibrations and Gloria with stunning special effects and a brilliant cast of actor musicians this is the great night out to remember! Bring everyone... dress up fancy and get ready for BLAST OFF!

Atg theatre card Half price Mon (Prem, A & B) £5 off Tue - Thu (Prem, A & B) C O G S Details page 34

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The Daily Telegraph

Mon 2 - Sat 7 Feb Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off Mon - Wed (Prem, A & B) BUY 3 TICKETS GET THE 4TH FREE Tue - Thu (Price A, full price only) MIDWEEK MATINEE OVER 60S/STUDENT OFFER £25 tickets Wed 2.30pm (A & B) (£28.90 online or by phone)

C O G S Details page 34

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BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC MUSICAL

Following numerous highly acclaimed productions that include Sweeney Todd and Sunset Boulevard, The Watermill Theatre returns with a new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane.

Starring Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man, Two Guvnors) alongside Tom Lister (The Water Babies, Emmerdale) and a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians, this brand new production gets to the heart and soul of the musical.

Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood.

Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaide Adams. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check.

It takes her long standing enemy Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love.

With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the award-winning song Secret Love, don’t miss this new production which blows into Birmingham for one week only.

tue 17 - sat 21 feb Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off Tue (Prem, A & B) £5 off Wed & Thu (Prem, A - C) SIGNED PERFORMANCE

Sat 21 Feb 2.30pm MIDWEEK MATINEE OVER 60S/STUDENT OFFER £22 tickets Wed & Thu 2.30pm (A & B) (£25.90 online or by phone) C O G S A Details page 34

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‘TOM STOPPARD’S DAZZLING MASTERPIECE’

the Daily Telegraph

OPENING IN BRIGHTON 2015

First premiéred at the National Theatre, Tom Stoppard’s undisputed masterpiece, Arcadia, is an exciting new collaboration between Theatre Royal Brighton Productions (Dandy Dick, Blue Orange) and English Touring Theatre (Ghosts, The Misanthrope).

In a stately home in 19th Century rural Derbyshire, secret desires and professional rivalries take hold of the residents of Sidley Park as Thomasina, a talented pupil, makes a startling discovery well ahead of her time, whilst in the present day, academics Hannah and Bernard attempt to piece together the fragments of truth that tell her story.

One of the greatest plays of the last century, the Olivier Award-winning Arcadia explores the delicate relationship between past and present, blending history with actuality as the focus drifts from 1809 to now and back again. Arcadia was recently voted one of the Nation’s Top Ten plays in English Touring Theatre’s ‘My Favourite Play’ poll.

‘ONE OF THE MOST EXQUISITE PLAYS OF THE 20TH CENTURY’ Independent on Sunday

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DERREN BROWN’S BRAND NEW SHOW

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‘It is on the stage that he really comes alive, relishing the chance to stun and baffle his audience’ DAILY MAIL

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‘He truly has to be seen to be believed’ DAILY MAIL

The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion is back on tour with a brand new one-man show.

Having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the greatest pleasure, Derren is, once again, looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control.

This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003. Since then he has toured every year and been watched by an estimated audience of over one and a half million people. He has won two prestigious Olivier Awards, for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali (2012). His last show, Infamous, was universally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.

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‘The master mentalist is back and he’s here to mess with our heads’ EVENING STANDARD

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special events CAITLIN MORAN live! HOW TO BUILD A GIRL WED 16 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (A) O

In order to get out of doing her fair share of childcare, Caitlin Moran is coming to Birmingham, insisting the bar stay open late, and talking about men, women, Sherlock, big hair, Bowie, feminism, welfare and THE REVOLUTION.

the dreamboys Fit And Famous 2014 UK Tour THU 17 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2.50 off (A) G Adults only

After a massive sold out 2013 UK Tour, The Dreamboys are back with a brand new show and UK Tour. The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with all your friends.

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS How Sweet It Is SAT 19 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C O G

Introducing The Formations, this ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back. Now in its 12th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combine’s 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!

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE Sun 24 Aug 7.30pm Under 16s £16 (£19.90 online or by phone)

This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland as well as the art of Irish dance. Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring thirty dancers, a traditional live full Irish band and the dashing and handsome Young Irish Tenors.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

The Official UK No. 1 Tribute show 2013 Sat 30 Aug 7.30pm The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & the Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction. The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to this great band. With a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience.

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special events bugle boy the life story of glenn miller

wed 3 sep 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (Prem & A)

The critically acclaimed hit musical Bugle Boy traces the life of legendary music icon Glenn Miller, from leaving college to playing in various bands, including his own, as he searched tirelessly for over twenty years to find a unique band sound.

think floyd

Sat 6 Sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £4 off (Top price bands) C O G Now in their 20th year, the incredibly talented musicians who make up Think Floyd have managed to faithfully recreate all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.

It’s no wonder they have long been regarded as the UK’s finest tribute to Pink Floyd.

an evening with art garfunkel sun 7 sep 7.30pm

The iconic and incomparable Art Garfunkel is making his highly anticipated comeback to the UK stage with An Evening with Art Garfunkel. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and diamondselling artist makes his return after taking time off to recover from a vocal ailment.

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD TUE 9 SEP 7.30pm G MTC

International psychic and star of hit TV show Psychic Sally on the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show.

An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, her ability to pass on messages from spirits with incredible accuracy leaves audiences astounded. Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

BLESS ‘EM ALL

Thu 11 Sep 2.30pm C O G From the producer of We’ll Meet Again, Duggie Chapman brings a brand-new Wartime Cavalcade show to celebrate 100 years since the start of World War I. With live music from the Martyn St. James Band, here is an afternoon show with a tribute to our Armed Forces of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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an evening of burlesque fri 12 sep 8pm G Age 18+

Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from the West End. A fresh cast of all-stars for 2014 join a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. It’s the year’s slickest, wickedly wittiest, most superbly choreographed cabaret extravaganza.

Dress up, come to the cabaret. www.easytheatres.com

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

Sat 13 Sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1.50 off (A) O Age 18+ Roy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show yet! Who Ate All The Pies? Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked!

MICHAEL PALIN Travelling To Work Tue 30 Sep 7.30pm

To celebrate the publication of his third volume of Diaries, Travelling To Work, Michael Palin presents a brand new two-part stage show, looking back at twenty-five years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in radio, television, books and films. Featuring a whistle-stop tour of the globe to a free-wheeling look back at the other side of his life.

the drifters

Wed 1 Oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £10 off a pair of tickets (A) C O

Including songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Come On Over To My Place, The One, Think Twice and many more from The Drifters’ vast back catalogue, The Optimum Tour promises to be our best yet!

the illegal eagles

Thu 2 Oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (A) C O G As the world’s greatest Eagles tribute act, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. Their ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries has ensured that critical and audience acclaim has been unanimous. This latest production features all the classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes and many more!

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special events ALOHA FROM HAWAII

Fri 3 Oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C O This is a superlatively choreographed and brilliantly engineered MAJOR theatre production which replicates the original iconic show.

Gordon Hendricks’, European Elvis Champion 2011, performance and sheer charisma is absolutely jaw-dropping - along with the superb twenty musicians & singers.

KOJO ALMOST FAMOUS

sat 4 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (A & B) O G Age 18+ Kojo is fast becoming one of the biggest talents to come out of the UK comedy circuit. He has performed all over the world and was a huge success on the hit NBC series Last Comic Standing in America.

Kojo has since performed with Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, Eddie Griffin and Kevin Hart to name a few.

oliver samuels Dolly House Sun 26 Oct 8pm Age 16+

What does Jamaica’s King of Comedy Oliver Samuels do when it is time to celebrate his 65th year on Earth? He assembles the most powerful cast available in the Caribbean theatre today and creates another blockbuster. Dolly House is a wonderful mix of Jamaica’s favourite topics, all coming together to create an hilarious comedy.

charlie landsborough Wed 29 Oct 7.30pm

Charlie is a true and immensely talented star. He is a well proven writer of fabulous songs and is loved for his wonderful voice, but it is in his ability to tell a fine tale that we find a hidden gem. Charlie is joined by his band for what promises to be an exceptional evening of good music, good humour and inspirational playing.

ha ha hood! STARRING SU POLLARD AND CANNON AND BALL Thu 30 Oct 7.30pm C O G

The Ha Ha! team are back with arrow splitting hilarity as they gallop in with their all-out outrageous new comic romp. Ten years after a messy divorce Robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff once more. Little John and Friar Tuck, now considerably older and rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the citizens of Nottingham. Not to be missed. www.hahahood.com

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ross noble TANGENTLEMAN FRI 31 OCT & SAT 1 NOV 8pm Ages 15+

Following 14 sell-out tours, the king of improvisational comedy is back with another mind-blowing UK tour. Ross Noble will be showcasing his talent in brand new show, Tangentleman. With an on-stage presence like no other, his exuberance, spontaneity and cerebral style have established him as one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.

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al murray One Man, One Guvnor Sun 2 Nov 7.30pm Parental Guidance

Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone join this icon on his new tour with his brand new show One Man, One Guvnor.

stones in his pockets

Mon 3 Nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (Top price bands) C O G The multi-award winning comedy by Marie Jones. Following a sell-out run on Broadway, four and a half years in the West End and on tour, the worldwide sensation Stones In His Pockets returns. Don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot.

vampires rock THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TOUR Wed 5 Nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A & B) O G

Celebrating its 11th year and the final chapter it is what can only be described as one of the best touring production shows ever!

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula, owner of the legendary Live and Let Die club.

The Billy Fury Years

Thu 6 Nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (A) C O G The Billy Fury Years takes you on a musical journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller. Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians bring you an exciting two hour show filled with Fury’s greatest hits including Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts of You, and Halfway to Paradise.

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special events dancing in the streets

sun 16 nov 7.30pm C O G ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (A - C)

Join the original and the best celebration of Motown with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets. Experience the energy and electricity of the motor city in a stunning production packed with hit after hit, all killer, no filler! Expect your favourite songs made famous by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and more.

buddy holly and the cricketers Holly at christmas

thu 20 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (A & B) C O G F B Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas. Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.

jackson Live in concert

Fri 21 Nov 7.30pm Children £15.50 (£18.40 online or by phone) ATG THEATRe CARD £3.50 off (A) O G Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs. The show features all-live vocals and band, fabulous costumes and dancers, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop.

ken dodd

Sat 22 Nov 7pm G Britain’s multi-award winning comedian is celebrating his 60th Anniversary Year as a professional entertainer in 2014, so come and enjoy this fun-filled Happiness Show for all the family, with non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in Ken’s unique and varied style. Everything from ballads to grand opera!

roy orbison and friends Sun 23 Nov 7.30pm

Using original film footage and backed by his fabulous band, Barry Steele recreates the magic of Roy Orbison. Add to the mix star guests paying homage to Dusty Springfield, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

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marty wilde’s rock ‘n’ roll party Sun 30 Nov 7.30pm

Original ‘dreamboats’ Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and John Leyton join forces with the Wildcats and Nancy Ann Lee in Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party. Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden and Mike show us how Rock ‘n’ Roll shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

west end women

tue 2 dec 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £4 off (A - C) C O G West End leading ladies Kerry Ellis (Wicked, We Will Rock You), Joanna Ampil (Miss Saigon, Cats) and Ria Jones (Les Miserables, Evita) join forces to celebrate their critically acclaimed careers. With special guest star Rory Taylor from ITV’s Superstar, this glittering concert features songs from the best loved musicals of the past 40 years.

ABBA MANIA

wed 3 dec 7.30pm Children £11 (£12.90 online or by phone) ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A - C) O B ABBA Mania brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed.

If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then ABBA Mania is for you!

So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and enjoy all of your ABBA favourites.

Joe Longthorne in concert with his band Thu 22 Jan 7.30pm G

This talented artist began his career over three decades ago with appearances on Junior Showtime. Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers, however, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, ‘Joe can do me better than I can do myself’.

jethro THE LEGEND AT LARGE fri 23 jan 7.30pm G Age 15+

Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, and on tour with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy. Jethro promises more tear-jerking, farcical stories as well as hilarious tales from his extensive repertoire and his successful career in TV and theatre.

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Access Performances The New Alexandra Theatre schedules a programme of assisted performances throughout the year.

We currently have the following performances available

The Mousetrap AUDIO DESCRIBED performance

Sat 11 Oct 2.30pm. Touch Tour at 1.30pm

To Kill A Mockingbird

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thu 27 Nov 7.30pm

Jersey Boys AUDIO DESCRIBED performance

We have partnered with the luxury shopping and dining destination The Mailbox to offer our customers a range of fantastic offers at selected Mailbox restaurants and discounted car parking at the award-winning Mailbox car park.

The Mailbox is just 5 minutes walk away from the theatre so eat and park for less when you visit us! As a New Alexandra Theatre customer just show your theatre ticket* before ordering to enjoy The Mailbox’s finest food and award-winning parking for less.

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The Mailbox is totally transforming! In 2015, the retail space will become a fully enclosed, sky-lit mall. During the refurbishment, the retail space (Levels 3 & 5) will not be accessible, visitors will need to use Severn Street to get between the retail side and the canalside.

For more information go to www.mailboxlife.com All offers apply to selected days and times only.

Offers are subject to change and additional offers may be added. *At selected restaurants

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SIGNED PERFORMANCE Sun 21 Dec 3pm

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Sun 28 Dec 3pm

Calamity Jane

SIGNED PERFORMANCES Sat 21 Feb 2.30pm

BOOKING information For more information or to book call our dedicated Access Line on 0121 230 9077 (Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm).

For enquiries outside these hours you can call our Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677 (Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm. Bkg fee applies).

You can also pick up a copy of our Access Guide from our Box Office Team in venue.

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We recommend The Mailbox’s award-winning car park (Postcode B1 1RD), just 5 minutes walk away.

Take your chip coin to the Theatre Shop, in the front foyer of the Suffolk Street Queensway Theatre entrance before the show to have a discount applied, giving 6 hours parking for £6.

The NCP New Street Car Park (Postcode B5 4AN) is less than a minute away from the Theatre. Visit our Theatre Shop before the show to pay a £6 discounted parking rate and avoid queuing for the pay machine after the show.

Terms and Conditions apply and vouchers are non refundable.

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Most city buses stop within 5 minutes walk from the theatre. For further details on timetables call Travelline on 0871 200 22 33 (landline calls charged at 10p per minute) or online via Network West Midlands www. networkwestmidlands.com

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Birmingham International Airport has a rail link directly into Birmingham New Street, only a three minute walk to the New Alexandra Theatre.

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.

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booking information BOX OFFICE New Alexandra Theatre Station Street, Birmingham B5 4DS

IN Person Visit the Box Office at the New Alexandra Theatre Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm and on event nights until 15 mins after the last performance begins. The Box Office is located at the front of the theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway.

Telephone Bookings 0844 871 3011 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm and 10am - 8pm Sun. Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays. Accepted methods of payment are Visa, Mastercard, Maestro & American Express. We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online.

Calls charged at national rate, subject to bkg/transaction fee.

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS BOOKINGS 0844 871 3031 birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm

Online www.atgtickets.com/birmingham (bkg fee)

Postal Bookings State the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or postal order. Mail to: The Box Office, New Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS. Cheques should be made payable to ATG London Ltd. Please also include on the back of the cheque the 16 digit card number and expiry date and issue number if there is one.

Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can 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. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For full conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com

concessions Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available (exclusions may apply): Design SWD swd.uk.com Print John Good Ltd

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G Groups of 10 or more S Schools F Family (4 tickets max 2 adults) B Early Booking Offer A Access Performance available 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. For full details of the range of prices, discounts and

concessions available please call 0844 871 3011.

G S GROUPS AND SCHOOLS For events marked this way a group rate applies for parties of 10 people or more on selected performances and seats. Different rates apply to some shows. Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected perfs. For full details of the range of prices on offer please call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 3031 ATG Theatre Card 0844 871 7633 www.atgtickets.com/ theatrecard Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm. 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. No booking fees or postage fees apply on most shows for ATG Theatre Card Members.

Equal access for all We have a separate access information leaflet that can be requested through our Access Hotline 0121 230 9077 with full information on the theatre’s accessible facilities. Please advise us in advance of any special requirements you or a member of your party may have and the Box Office staff will be happy to help. For more information on our services and facilities including signed performances, captioned and audio described performances please call the Access Hotline on 0121 230 9077. The Access Hotline is open from 10am - 6pm, Mon - Sat. For enquiries outside of these hours please call our Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee).

This line is managed until 10pm on Mon - Sat and 8pm on Sundays. Specifically programmed access performances are indicated throughout the brochure on selected shows.

Please check before booking. Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage or card charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card 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. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. The New Alexandra Theatre reserves the right to make such alterations that become necessary. If you wish to comment on any aspect of your telephone or internet booking please call customer services on 0844 871 7615.

MTC 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.

DATA PROTECTION The New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham is managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group.

We would like to add or retain your details on our mailing lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. Please indicate when you next book if you do not wish to receive any of this information from us in future.

THIS BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT AND AUDIO FORMATS. PLEASE CALL 0121 230 9074 seating plan

Wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls Infra-red audio system available for people with hearing impairment Guide dogs welcome in all areas

venue improvements Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the New Alexandra Theatre’s restoration fund. This money is reinvested back into the theatre to support its ongoing upkeep and development. Recent improvements include a major investment in replacing our Dress Circle seats and much of the theatre’s flying system that enables scenery and equipment to be suspended or ‘flown’ above the stage.

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 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 children’s shows.

general Information Some shows will incur a 1% per ticket fee on all card transactions made at the venue.

This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC® paper. Please continue to help

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prices in person at the box office PRICE BAND Footloose Stage Experience Scooby Doo The Mystery Of The Pyramid Avenue Q Blockbuster The Musical The Mousetrap Dreamboats & Miniskirts Madama Butterfly La Traviata The Importance Of Being Earnest Octonauts Live!

The Perfect Murder To Kill A Mockingbird Christmas With The Rat Pack Thu - Sat eve Sat mat Jersey Boys Sun, Tue - Thu Fri & Sat Return To The Forbidden Planet Spamalot Calamity Jane Arcadia Derren Brown Mon - Thu Fri & Sat ONE NIGHTERS Caitlin Moran The Dreamboys Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is Rhythm of the Dance The ELO Experience Bugle Boy D-Day Tour Think Floyd An Evening With Art Garfunkel Psychic Sally On The Road Sally Morgan Bless ‘Em All An Evening Of Burlesque Roy Chubbby Brown Michael Palin The Drifters The Illegal Eagles Aloha from Hawaii Kojo: Almost Famous Oliver Samuels Dolly House Charlie Landsborough Ha Ha Hood!

Ross Noble Al Murray Stones In His Pockets Vampires Rock The Billy Fury Years Dancing In The Streets Buddy Holly and The Cricketers: Holly At Christmas Jackson Live In Concert Ken Dodd Roy Orbison & Friends Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party West End Women Abba Mania Joe Longthorne Jethro

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