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WELCOME SUMMER 2013 WELCOME TO THE NEW SEASON AT AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE We are delighted to be welcoming the original cast of the popular TV sitcom Birds of a Feather to the Waterside stage this May. Sue Holderness (Only Fools and Horses, Green, Green Grass) and William Gaminara (Silent Witness) also join us for the hilarious romantic comedy Less Than Kind this summer. 90 performers including a full orchestra bring to life three classic ballets when Sofia National Ballet give breathtaking performances of Don Quixote, Giselle and Swan Lake.
There are plenty of one night shows to choose from including music, comedy and much, much more there’s something for everyone. Check out our community events on page 25 for a large selection of shows from the finest acts from your community. Don’t forget to try our Second Space for a more intimate theatre experience with a variety of events including our ever-popular LiveScreen season and Comedy Club.
Music lovers will be thrilled to welcome back Friars Aylesbury this May with two nights of music legends; The Specials and Steve Hackett with his Genesis Revisited show. Treat the kids this August with Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show and don’t forget to book their Christmas treat early with tickets to Sleeping Beauty. Alongside our pantomime is a host of fantastic Autumn Shows to look forward to including the classic musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers starring Sam Attwater, and the glitzy worldwide hit Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The world famous love story West Side Story comes to Aylesbury in February 2014 - so get the best tickets before they’re gone!
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1 BELLOWHEAD 2 SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME 3 MICKEY’S ROCKIN’ ROADSHOW 4 SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET’S SWAN LAKE 5 ELLEN KENT’S AIDA 6 BIRDS OF A FEATHER 7 LESS THAN KIND
CONTENTS LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM TUE 26 - SAT 30 MARCH
THE MOUSETRAP MON 8 - SAT 13 APRIL
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MY FIRST CINDERELLA SAT 20 & SUN 21 APRIL
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE WATERSIDE THE SPECIALS FRI 3 MAY STEVE HACKETT THU 9 MAY BELLOWHEAD MON 11 NOV
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER TUE 14 - SAT 18 MAY
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LESS THAN KIND MON 24 - SAT 29 JUNE
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SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET DON QUIXOTE, GISELLE AND SWAN LAKE MON 8 - WED 10 JULY
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MICKEY’S ROCKIN’ ROADSHOW TUE 6 & WED 7 AUGUST
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SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME MON 26 - SAT 31 AUGUST
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ELLEN KENT'S LA BOHÈME THU 3 OCTOBER
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ELLEN KENT'S AIDA FRI 4 OCTOBER
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WATERSIDE EVENTS
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SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS MON 28 OCTOBER - SAT 2 NOVEMBER
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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT MON 18 - SAT 23 NOVEMBER
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SLEEPING BEAUTY 16 FRI 13 DECEMBER 2013 - SUN 5 JANUARY 2014 WEST SIDE STORY TUE 11 - SAT 15 FEBRUARY 2014
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COMEDY CLUB AT THE WATERSIDE
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LIVESCREEN AT THE WATERSIDE
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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
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OTHER EVENTS
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CREATIVE LEARNING
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BOOKING INFORMATION
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CELEBRATING ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY LAST CHANCE TO BUY
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 - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, with a star cast to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this masterpiece here at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. 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.
My First Cinderella tells everyone’s favourite rags-to-riches story in a beautifully adapted version for young audiences. Cinderella is tormented by her spiteful stepsisters and longs to attend the Prince’s glamorous ball. Abandoned to an evening of drudgery, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother appears and transforms her into a glittering Princess who shall go to the ball. The My First... series brings young audiences their first taste of ballet through the magic of fairy tales, captivating music and beautiful dance. ENB2 features graduating dancers of outstanding potential from English National Ballet School in performances produced by English National Ballet. SAT 20 & SUN 21 APR Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm Sun 11am & 3pm
www.MousetrapOnTour.com
TICKETS £10 - £20
MON 8 - SAT 13 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
(Premium seats £25)
TICKETS £10 - £27 (Premium seats £29.50 & £32)
ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve half price, Tue - Thu eve & Thu mat £5 off 4
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Supported by the Leverhulme Trust. Artwork by Mark Ruffle.
CHILDREN £8, £15 & £20 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Band A (limited) FAMILY TICKET £55 Band A (4 tickets max 2 Adults) G Details page 27
LIVE MUSIC AT THE WATERSIDE
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THE SPECIALS tbc FRI heading 3 MAY 7.30pm sub
TICKETS Standing £35 Seated £35 & £37.50 DATE Time Friars Aylesbury Awaiting copy presents The Specials who transformed English pop in the late 70’s and early 80’s with their fresh, brave and infectious blend of black and white styles, mixing Jamaican ska with punk energy, a bravely political stance, humour, and wry, pointed lyrics. Enjoy legendary songs including Ghost Town, A Message To You Rudy and their UK number one Too Much Too Young at the Waterside. The Specials first played Friars as ‘The Coventry Automatics’ supporting The Clash in 1978. They decided to change their name as they went on stage, being announced as ‘The Specials’. On returning to Friars in 1980, they had become one of the biggest bands in the UK. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of music history at the Waterside this May.
STEVE HACKETT GENESIS REVISITED THU 9 MAY 7.30pm Age Recommendation 16+ TICKETS Standing £30 Seated £30, £37.50 & £40 Friars Aylesbury presents Steve Hackett who joined Genesis in 1971 and was a key member of the band through to his departure in 1977. Hackett comes to the Waterside to perform Genesis material from this period including songs taken from the albums Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, A Trick of the Tail and Wind and Wuthering. Steve’s Friars Aylesbury history is extensive. He first played at Friars Aylesbury in 1971, playing twice with Genesis in 1972 and making a triumphant return in his own right in 1978. In March 2010 Hackett was inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in New York. Hackett has released many highly acclaimed solo albums in recent years.
BELLOWHEAD MON 11 NOV Doors open 7pm Age Recommendation 14+ TICKETS Standing £19.50 Seated £19.50 & £24.50 Since their formation in 2004 Bellowhead have occupied a unique place in Britain’s musical landscape: a blistering 11-piece band fusing folk, funk, rock, world, jazz, music hall and classical music, they have placed themselves at the cutting edge of the contemporary music scene while harnessing all the power and mystery of ancient English and European musical traditions. Yet it’s still their explosive, spectacular and theatrical live shows that win them the most acclaim. 5-times winner of Best Live Band at the Radio 2 Awards, they have transported folk music into hitherto unknown territory and spearheaded the new folk boom.
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ORIGINAL CAST STAR IN THE STAGE PRODUCTION OF THE TV FAVOURITE PAULINE QUIRKE LINDA ROBSON LESLEY JOSEPH
‘THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE 3 IS AS STRONG AS EVER, AND THE WISECRACKS, PUNS AND INNUENDOS HAD THE AUDIENCE IN FITS OF LAUGHTER. PERFECT COMIC TIMING, SLICK AND VERY FUNNY’ GUIDE 2/BATH
‘THIS TV FAVOURITE WORKS BRILLIANTLY ON STAGE’ WESTERN DAILY PRESS
‘VERY FUNNY’ THE TELEGRAPH The girls are back! One of BBC TV’s most popular and fondlyremembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. Birds Of A Feather ran on the BBC for nearly ten years throughout the 1990s becoming a massive hit right from the word go and remains not only a classic comedy but also, as a female-centred long-running series, a truly rare gem. Now the three stars of the TV series are re-united on stage to re-create their adored characters, sisters Sharon Theodopolopoudos and Tracy Stubbs and their sex-mad neighbour, Dorien Green, in a brand-new show created especially for the theatre by The Comedy Theatre Company, producers of the highly-successful tour of Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies. Don’t miss this chance to see Birds Of A Feather live on stage!
‘THE WRITING IS SHARP, THE GAGS AS GLEEFULLY INSULTING AS EVER’ THE STAGE 6
TUE 14 - SAT 18 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £26 (Premium seats £31)
ATG THEATRE CARD Tue eve half price Wed - Thu eve & Thu mat £10 off G Details page 27
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TERENCE RATTIGAN’S UNDISCOVERED COMEDY GEM
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‘A CRACKING GOOD PIECE SUPERBLY PLAYED’ THE GUARDIAN
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‘THIS SALUTE TO TERENCE RATTIGAN IS A TREAT’ THE TIMES
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‘SPIKED WITH ZINGY ONELINERS,THIS IS SUPERIOR STUFF’ TIME OUT
BY TERENCE
RATTIGAN
In this hilarious romantic comedy, steel magnate John Fletcher has risen to the colossal challenge of outproducing Albert Speer and the Nazi war machine in tanks for D-Day. Five weeks later he can leave the government, file for a divorce from his unfaithful wife and marry his true love, the widow Olivia Brown. But an even greater foe enters the fray Olivia’s son who has returned from evacuation is now 17. He has joined the rising tide of socialists and is outraged at the thought of his mum marrying ‘the enemy’. Can John reach his true love and who will Olivia choose? Starring Sue Holderness (Only Fools and Horses, Green, Green Grass) and William Gaminara (Silent Witness), this beautiful Terence Rattigan comedy lay undiscovered due to an accident of wartime and is now brought to the stage in Adrian Brown’s critics choice production.
MON 24 - SAT 29 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £25 (Premium seats £29.50)
ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve half price, all other performances £5 off (limited) SENIOR OFFER £22.50 tickets on all performances G Details page 27
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STEEPED IN THE RUSSIAN CLASSICAL TRADITION
SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET
Accompanied by The Orchestra of Sofia National Ballet
Don Quixote
No ballet can equal this Russian showpiece of thrilling technique, pure panache and explosive balletic fireworks.
Giselle
The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness set to a glorious score.
Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. Formed in 1928 and steeped in the Russian classical tradition for over 80 years, Sofia National Ballet has become a national cultural institution in Bulgaria and is now developing an international reputation for its remarkable and breathtaking performances. The ballets will feature a company of 90 performers including a full orchestra. 8
MON 8 - WED 10 JUL Don Quixote Mon 7.30pm Giselle Tue 7.30pm Swan Lake Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £13 - £31 (Premium seats £32 & £36)
ATG THEATRE CARD Mon - Wed eves £10 off, Wed mat £5 off G Details page 27
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Disney characters and artwork ©Disney, Disney/Pixar characters ©Disney/Pixar
SHOW-STOPPING DISNEY TALENT, LIVE ON STAGE
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favourite Disney friends for a hilarious talent search in the all-new Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show! Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around. Along the way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and shout out your loudest ‘yee-haw’ at a hoedown with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story! Grab your family for a fun-filled getaway at this live, show-stopping adventure jam-packed with unexpected twists, turns and hijinks!
‘A BRIGHTLY COLOURED, HIGH-ENERGY, SINGALONG ROMP FEATURING ALL THE TOP DISNEY ICONS’ BELFAST TELEGRAPH WEEKEND MAGAZINE
TUE 6 - WED 7 AUG Tue 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm Wed 10.30am & 1.30pm TICKETS £19 - £23 (VIP seats £31)
FAMILY TICKETS Includes 4 tickets Band A £82, Band B £74, Band C £66 Family Package additional tickets (Max. 9 tickets total) Band A £20.50, Band B £18.50, Band C £16.50 G Details page 27
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FROM THE TEAM THAT CREATED DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT A BRAND NEW MUSICAL FULL OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CLASSICS! BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN
DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS MEETS DIRTY DANCING IN AN ALL NEW ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MUSICAL
FEATURING THE CLASSIC HITS OF POMUS & SHUMAN
A Teenager in Love Sweets for my Sweet His Latest Flame Here I Go Again AND MANY MORE
Featuring the unmistakable hits of Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman including; A Teenager in Love, Sweets for my Sweet, His Latest Flame, Viva Las Vegas, Save the Last Dance for Me and many more... this nostalgic, feel-good journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ’63. For the first time without their parents - the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air Force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful. 10
MON 26 - SAT 31 AUG Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats £35)
ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve half price All other perfs £5 off G Details page 27
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SPECTACULAR ELLEN KENT AUTUMN 2013 SHOWS ON SALE NOW
‘AUTHENTIC, TENDER AND PASSIONATE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH (ON LA BOHÈME)
‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ THE INDEPENDENT (ON AIDA)
BOTH PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED BY ELLEN KENT FEATURING THE CELEBRATED CHISINAU NATIONAL OPERA AND PHILHARMONIC WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS
PUCCINI LA BOHÈME La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Muzetta’s Waltz.
‘BURSTING WITH COLOUR, GRANDEUR AND WEALTH’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS (ON AIDA)
‘GLITTERING OPERA IS TRULY SPECTACULAR’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS (ON AIDA)
Traditionally staged with lavish sets and costumes.
VERDI AIDA THE GRANDEST OF ALL OPERAS This brand new production brings the dramatic grandeur of ancient Egypt to the stage in Verdi’s classic love story brimming with war, jealousy and revenge. Perhaps the most popular of all Verdi’s operas, Aida is the tragic story of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and her love for the Egyptian hero, Radames. With opulent sets and costumes, this traditional production is as stunning visually as it is musically, featuring some of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote, with the well known arias Celest Aida, Ritorna Vincitor and the great chorus piece the Triumphal March.
LA BOHÈME THU 3 OCT 7.30pm AIDA FRI 4 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats £35)
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off per ticket (max. of up to 4 tickets) G Details page 27
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Both Opera’s are sung in Italian with English surtitles
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WATERSIDE EVENTS BIG BAND DANCE NIGHT MIKE SMITH’S ORCHESTRA & SINGERS WITH AWARD WINNING VOCALIST MATTHEW FORD SAT 4 MAY 7pm - 10.30pm TICKETS £15 Join in the fun as our Auditorium is turned into a spectacular ballroom for the evening. Dance to the quickstep, jive and foxtrot along with other popular big band numbers, have a boogie with friends, or just sit back and listen to the amazing live 15 piece orchestra. Our bars will be open all evening, so drinks can be enjoyed in the Auditorium or sitting up in the Circle levels where the band can be enjoyed from above.
COCKTAILS & CANDY CANES CHRISTMAS PARTIES FRI 13 & SAT 14 DEC 7.30pm - Midnight TICKETS £20
SECOND SPACE
Party your way into Christmas with our lavish Cocktails and Candy Canes Parties, guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood. The evening will include a festive themed room, DJ, cocktail reception, around-the-world buffet, chocolate fountain, photo booth - provided by City Booths, and of course a bar open until the party finishes!
WINTER WHITE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY TUE 31 DEC 7.30pm - 1.30am TICKETS £25 Celebrate the New Year in style with our Winter White New Year’s Eve Party. The Second Space will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the party of the year. Party the night away with a casino, cocktail reception, around-the-world buffet, DJ, bar, customary countdown and a glass of bubbly at midnight. SECOND SPACE
It’s the only way to bring in the New Year so get your ticket now!
EXCLUSIVELY BOOK YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS PARTY BETWEEN THE 5 & 12 DEC BY CONTACTING SARAHLLOYD@THEAMBASSADORS.COM BEFORE 5 SEP TICKETS CAN BE BOOKED IN THE VENUE, BY CALLING 01296 745135 OR BY EMAILING SARAHLLOYD@THEAMBASSADORS.COM 12
A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF THE EVER POPULAR‘TOE TAPPING’ MUSICAL PAUL NICHOLAS PETER FROSDICK GEORGE CRITCHLEY PRESENTS
FEATURING EASTENDERS STAR & DANCING ON ICE WINNER
SAM ATTWATER AS ADAM PONTIPEE FURTHER CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED
A sensational brand new exciting production comes to Aylesbury with colourful costumes, fabulous sets, special effects and sassy high energy performances. Set in Oregon in 1850 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers - all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers’ loneliness - kidnap the women they want! THIS BREATH-TAKING PRODUCTION IS GUARANTEED TO PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP AND A TUNE ON YOUR LIPS. IT'S TOE-TAPPING GOOD! Directed and Choreographed by US award winning Patti Colombo.
MON 28 OCT - SAT 2 NOV Mon eve 7.45pm Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats £35)
TOUCH TOUR Sat 2 Nov 1.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 2 Nov 2.30pm
ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve £10 off, Tue & Wed eve & Thu mat £5 off G Details page 27
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SUNDAY EXPRESS
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GET READY FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!
Direct from the West End the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical is coming to Aylesbury for one week only! Winner of 4 WhatsOnStage.com awards, including Best New Musical, and based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous Olivier and Tony awardwinning costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!
MON 18 - SAT 23 NOV Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.15pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £35 (Premium seats £34.50 & £39.50)
SIGNED PERF Fri 22 Nov 8.15pm ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve half price, Tue - Fri perfs £6 off STUDENTS £20 best available seats from midday on day of perf G Details page 27
Priscilla is
‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING, INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH Photographs of West End companies.
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DON’T SLEEP FOR 100 YEARS BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THIS YEAR’S FAMILY PANTOMIME! DECEMBER 2013 Fri 13
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JANUARY 2014
This year’s hilarious and truly traditional pantomime Sleeping Beauty promises a fairytale ending for your Christmas celebrations with more jokes and join-in-fun than any other. Not to mention show-stopping song and dance, larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes and spectacular sparkling sets!
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DISCOUNTS CONCESSIONS £2 off all perfs for snr citizens, reg. unemployed, students and children excl. 21 - 29 Dec perfs. F FAMILY GROUP 3+ £5 off price bands A- C (must include at least one child) SG SUPER GROUPS 10+ £15 Bands A & B 40+ £12 Bands A & B SS SENIORS £15 Bands A & B
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SIGNED PERFORMANCE Sun 22 Dec 1.30pm TOUCH TOUR Sun 22 Dec 4.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sun 22 Dec 5.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Sat 28 Dec 2pm
TICKETS A £23.50 B £19.50 C £15 D £10 Premium seats £29.50
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Fri 13, Sat 14, Mon 16 Dec, Thu 2 & Fri 3 Jan 7pm perfs
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THE INTERNATIONAL SELL-OUT HIT
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‘IF YOU BUY ONE THEATRE TICKET, MAKE IT THIS ONE’ OBSERVER
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‘THIS IS A SHOW THAT TRULY HAS IT ALL. BLAZINGLY UNDIMINISHED’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
Based on a conception by Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins
With ground-breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, this production of West Side Story has been described as ‘ONE OF THE TOWERING ACHIEVEMENTS OF MUSICAL THEATRE OF THE LAST CENTURY’ GUARDIAN. Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production of the classic musical, with Jerome Robbins original choreography, returns to the UK after international sell-out success.
★★★★
‘QUITE SIMPLY A MASTERPIECE’ EVENING STANDARD
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens
TUE 11 - SAT 15 FEB 2014 Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £45 (Premium seats £45 & £49.50)
ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve £10 off AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE G Details page 27
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dy e o cm CLUB Our Comedy Club at the Waterside continues after a hugely successful Spring Season. With even more of the finest up-and-coming comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit, it’s the hottest Comedy Club in town!
AYLESBURY’S HOTTEST COMEDY CLUB!
SECOND SPACE
FRIDAY 12 APRIL IVAN BRACKENBURY, GAVIN WEBSTER + MIKE BUBBINS *
Ivan Brackenbury is a well established comedian with several awards to his name including being listed in the Chortle Top 50 Most Memorable Gigs of the Decade 2000 -2010. Gavin Webster is loud, sharp and controversial - and audiences love him for it. A definite Geordie, his material is bold and provocative yet delivered in a charming manner. Mike Bubbins has a comedy style that could be described as mix of observation and exasperation. Although really funny would be more accurate.
FRIDAY 10 MAY MARLON DAVIS, RICH MORTON + MATT REES
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Marlon Davis is a bright young comedian, improviser, actor and presenter who embraces his work with energy and charm. Rich Morton has built up a formidable reputation as a live stand up, having performed alongside Jack Dee, Lee Evans, Jo Brand, and Phill Jupitus. Matt Rees has generated a huge buzz on the circuit over the past year with his unique brand of well-crafted gags and acerbic delivery.
FRIDAY 7 JUNE SUZI RUFFELL, DAVE TWENTYMAN + SPECIAL GUEST
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Suzi Ruffell began her stand-up career at just 23 years old. After only eighteen months of performing she was nominated for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2011. Dave Twentyman puts a big smile on everyone's face. His chatty, cheeky style endears him to the toughest of crowds. Its light-hearted, positive fun, you can't help relating to.
DOORS 7.30PM FIRST ACT 8PM TICKETS £10 RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+
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FRIDAY 5 JULY JOHN GORDILLO, IAN STONE + SPECIAL GUEST
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FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER IVO GRAHAM + SPECIAL GUESTS
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FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER ANDREW BIRD, SEAN PERCIVAL + SPECIAL GUEST *Line-up subject to change
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AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE IS PROUD TO PRESENT A PROGRAMME OF LIVE SCREENINGS DIRECT FROM WORLD-FAMOUS THEATRES. ENJOY OPERA, BALLET AND THEATRE FROM AROUND THE GLOBE SCREENED LIVE INTO OUR SECOND SPACE.
SECOND SPACE
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE SCREENING OF
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND THU 28 MAR 7.15pm TICKETS £15 Lewis Carroll’s literary menagerie of colourful characters is wittily captured with hilarious results. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING OF
THIS HOUSE A NEW PLAY BY JAMES GRAHAM THU 16 MAY 6.45pm TICKETS £13.50 It’s 1974 and the corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and backbiting as Britain’s political parties battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes.
ENNIO MORRICONE LIVE FROM THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL TUE 21 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £14 In this screening Oscar winner Ennio Morricone conducts some of his most famous film music with its original orchestrations. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING OF
THE AUDIENCE THU 13 JUN 6.45pm TICKETS £13.50 Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the West End production of The Audience. ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE SCREENING OF
GLORIANA MON 24 JUN 7.15pm TICKETS £15 Britten’s portrait of the public and private faces of Elizabeth I is a brilliant depiction of the Tudor court and the tension between affairs of state and affairs of the heart.
GLYNDEBOURNE SEASON ATG THEATRE CARD ON SALE MON 18 MAR GENERAL ON SALE MON 25 MAR In the world of opera, Glyndebourne is recognised globally as one of the great opera houses with a reputation for artistic excellence. ARIADNE AUF NAXOS RICHARD STRAUS TUE 4 JUN 7pm Tickets £15 Sung in German with English supertitles. HIPPOLYTE ET ARICIE JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU THU 25 JUL 6.15pm Tickets £15 Sung in French with English supertitles. DON PASQUALE GAETANO DONIZETTI TUE 6 AUG 7.15pm Tickets £15 Sung in Italian with English supertitles. 19
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY IFS, BUTS AND BABIES FRI 26 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £12
Recommended age 16+
SECOND SPACE
Leave the kids at home and enjoy a light-hearted look at the highs and lows of being a parent. This two woman show provides down to earth snapshots of the trials and tribulations, tears and triumphs of parenthood. Enjoy an emotional rollercoaster that will have you chuckling with recognition, triggering some great memories... and a few you’ve tried to forget!
REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK & ROLL TOUR FRI 10 MAY 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off Featuring musicians from The Moody Blues, The Hollies, The Manfreds, Cliff Richard’s band and Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds band, this is a new production celebrating the music of the very best of british classic rock and pop, bringing together a crack team of top musicians and singers, all of whom are directly associated with the artists being celebrated in the show. A must-see!
JIMMY CARR GAGGING ORDER SUN 19 MAY 8pm TICKETS £25
Over 16s only
Jimmy returns with a second date of Gagging Order following a sell out show in October. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh. Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs & hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself.
NICOLA BENEDETTI AND OXFORD PHILOMUSICA FRI 24 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £12 - £24 (Premium seats £28.50) ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off top 3 prices G Details p27 Following her spellbinding performance at the Last Night of the 2012 BBC Proms, violinist Nicola Benedetti joins Oxford Philomusica to perform Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto. The Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Marios Papadopoulos, will also showcase Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé and Stravinsky’s thrilling Firebird suites.
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JACK DEE THU 30 MAY 8pm TICKETS £21
Over 16s only
After a six year absence from Stand-Up, he’s back, agonizing over the slightest of annoyances and misdemeanors. Where’s he been? Appearing on shows like QI and Never Mind The Buzzcocks, hosting Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, co-writing and starring in BBC 2 sitcom Lead Balloon and writing his memoirs, Thanks For Nothing which he modestly dedicated to himself.
COLIN FRY THE HIGHER SENSES TOUR MON 3 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Being one of the World’s most recognised Spiritualist Mediums and Healers, Colin’s TV series 6ixth Sense has now been broadcast worldwide for 10 years making his public performances an international demand. Colin Fry brings his own unique form of comfort and upliftment to ordinary people living ordinary lives, proving once again he is very much ‘The People’s Medium’.
THAT’LL BE THE DAY 2013 TOUR TUE 4 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £21 & £23 ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off G Details p27 Prepare yourself for a party as the nation's favourite rock ’n’ roll show returns by popular demand with its 2013 tour. Now in its 27th year, That’ll Be The Day, with its spectacular hits from the ’50s, ’60s & ’70s and lots of zany comedy routines, is living proof that Rock ’n’ Roll will never die!
THE DREAMBOYS FIT AND FAMOUS 2013 TOUR FRI 7 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £22.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off G Details p27 The Dreamboys are back with a brand new show and tour for 2013. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced, with special guest appearances on TV shows such as The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. This is one night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless.
RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS CARPENTERS GREATEST HITS LIVE! FRI 21 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50 & £20 EARLY BOOKING OFFER £2 off if paid before 30 Mar ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off G Details p27 Join us for more than two hours of Carpenters classics including Close to You, Superstar, Ticket to Ride, Solitaire, Only Yesterday, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, Top of the World, Sing and many more.
BOOK NOW 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee)
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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY SHAOLIN WARRIORS RETURN OF THE MASTER SAT 22 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £21 & £23 ATG THEATRE CARD £4 off FAMILY TICKET £68 (max. 2 adults) The Shaolin Warriors return to the UK with a brand new show, Return Of The Master. This breathtaking show continues the story of the warrior, and depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and rigorous martial arts training. Includes gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, and beautiful costumes.
AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH TV PSYCHIC TONY STOCKWELL
SECOND SPACE
TUE 9 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50 It’s NOT creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky. It’s Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell with his remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, accurate and always humorous evening of Mediumship.
ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS FRI 12 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 Barry Steele presents his tribute to The Big O, with all the classic Orbison hits. Backed by a 5 piece band, and combined with the sounds of The Shadows, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis and special star guest tributes to Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old Rock ‘n’ Roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.
UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE SAT 7 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £21 G Details p27 The whole back catalogue is featured in two different shows: The Pulse Show is based on the Gilmour led 80’s and 90’s featuring songs from The Dark Side Of The Moon to The Division Bell, and the 60’s and 70’s Show selects songs from Saucer Full Of Secrets, The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall to name a few.
THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE TUE 1 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £18 - £24 (Premium seats £28.50) ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking stage production - a radio show like you never saw before - packed with laughter, really wild sound effects, a live band, HD projections, and drinks with extremely silly names. Joining Simon Jones as Arthur Dent will be a VIP Guest Voice Of The Book. 22
REGINALD D HUNTER IN THE MIDST OF CRACKERS THU 10 OCT 8pm TICKETS £21 & £23 Following two sell-out tours and the release of his debut stand-up DVD, Reginald - a popular guest on many of the UK’s best-loved TV shows including Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You - is on tour again with his own unique blend of humour in a brand new show. ‘BRILLIANTLY UNPREDICTABLE’ SUNDAY TIMES
ARDAL O’HANLON FRI 11 OCT 8pm TICKETS £18 & £20 Father Ted star, Ardal O’Hanlon is delighted to present his latest stand-up show for 2013. The style is observational, the subject matter is life itself, and the default expression is one of utter disbelief! Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy. ‘CHARM, INTELLIGENCE AND FABULOUS PHRASE-MAKING’ THE GUARDIAN
OXFORD PHILOMUSICA BEETHOVEN SAT 12 OCT 7.30PM TICKETS £12 - £24 (Premium seats £28.50) ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off top 3 prices G Details p27 Marios Papadopoulos - Piano/Conductor Oxford Philomusica returns to Aylesbury to present a celebration of Beethoven’s music. Beethoven’s early Piano Concerto No.1, brimming with infectious energy and humour, is paired with his Eroica symphony, regarded as a turning point in musical history.
MERCURY THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE WED 13 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £17 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off After a decade on tour, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. This 10th anniversary tour will of course include fantastic performances of the most popular Queen hits from the height of their reign as well as some additional tracks from the band’s vast back catalogue - never previously performed live by Mercury.
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS THU 14 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £21 EARLY BOOKING OFFER £4 off if paid before 30 Apr ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off G Details p27 The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back by popular demand! This stunning show combine’s first class music together with the slickest choreography and an amazing band. It’s guaranteed to have you dancing All Night Long.
BOOK NOW 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee)
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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD FRI 15 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £24 The star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally On The Road, returns for another phenomenal nationwide tour. Sally’s warm and bubbly personality has attracted a whole new audience to the spiritual world. Many have been left astounded by her ability to deliver messages from beyond the grave with incredible accuracy. Book now; seeing is believing! Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.
JASON MANFORD FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS MON 25 & TUE 26 NOV 8pm TICKETS £22.50 Suitable for ages 16+ Everybody’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford, has announced a brand new tour for 2013. The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit. ‘EFFORTLESSLY ENTERTAINING’ EVENING STANDARD
ED BYRNE ROARING FORTIES WED 27 NOV 8pm TICKETS £22.50 Suitable for ages 12+ A self-confessed ‘miserable old git’ since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry, ‘I AM IN MY FORTIES. HEAR ME ROAR!’
READY STEADY COOK LIVE! FRI 29 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £25 Britain’s most successful TV cookery show, Ready Steady Cook, is coming live to Aylesbury. Featuring top TV chefs including Lesley Waters, a celebrity host and the iconic ‘Quickie Bag’. Ready Steady Cook Live! will see the green and red kitchens battling it out, live on stage. Will ‘green peppers’ or ‘red tomatoes’ triumph? Vote and decide at Ready Steady Cook Live!
THE BOOTLEG BEATLES THU 5 DEC 8pm TICKETS £27.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off For over thirty of those years, The Bootleg Beatles, have been performing The Beatles ‘classic’ pop songs to audiences across the globe with their stunning recreation of The Beatles’ sound and look. With a little help from their orchestral ensemble, they even manage to reproduce live on stage songs The Fab Four never actually performed themselves. 24
AND MORE...
STREETLIFE’S 30 YEAR PARTY
SECOND SPACE
SAT 18 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £12 This gig at the Waterside Theatre is a celebration of thirty years of Streetlife and it is hoped that many of the band’s fans will enjoy an evening of good music. Streetlife performs mainly covers, both up-to-date and popular oldies... Hayley has matured into a fine, powerful, front singer and she is supported well by four competent musician/vocalists.
DO IT FOR DANCEAID
JACKIE PALMER STAGE SCHOOL & AGENCY PRESENT
SUN 26 MAY 6.30pm TICKETS £15 in advance £20 on the day
SAT 1 JUN 2.30pm & 7pm TICKETS £12 & £15
Danceaid is collaborating with local company Kidz Got Swagga to bring Britain’s best dance talent to Aylesbury! Finalists from Got to Dance, Britain’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance will come together for one night only to dance to make a difference with danceaid.
AND THAT’S LIFE
A girl discovers a box in her grandmother’s attic full of exciting and mysterious things that capture her imagination, each recalling a life lived - full of song, dance and adventure. Join her as she discovers her grandmother’s past and looks to her own future.
www.danceaid.org
JOHNNY’S ROCK AND ROLL SHOW
TO DANCE WITH THE GODS
ICE THE CAKE WEDDING SHOW
FEATURING ARGENT AND SPECIAL GUESTS SUN 2 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £20
TRING PARK’S DANCE SHOW SUN 30 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £15 - £25 (Premium seats
SUN 15 SEP 11am - 4pm All areas of the theatre FREE ENTRY
Join us for a very special night of great rock music by Argent and members of The Zombies, Marillion and The Moon Dogs to raise funds to support Johnny Beer Timms, paralysed in a trampoline accident at the age of 16. Thank you to The Who for the Smashed Guitar image.
£40 including a glass of champagne)
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off The senior dancers from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts perform in a premiere of a new work inspired by an eclectic mix of songs and music including Holst’s The Planets performed live by the Watford School of Music Youth Orchestra.
Be inspired at the Ice The Cake Wedding Show - 100’s of ideas, catwalk shows, gorgeous vintage zone, live entertainment, demonstrations, VIP area & much more! Visit www.icethecake.co.uk to pre-register and to jump the queue.
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CREATIVE LEARNING To find out more about Creative Learning events and opportunities please contact John Coughlan on 01296 745137 or johncoughlan@ theambassadors.com, workshops can be booked on 0844 871 7607.
NORTHERN BALLET
MUCH MORE THAN JUST A THEATRE TAKE YOUR EVENT CENTRE STAGE Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is committed to offering the perfect environment for any individual, business or community group. We offer a full events service and are able to host a range of events from conferences, meetings and away days to weddings,
EASTER PERFORMANCE PROJECT TUE 2 - SAT 6 APR 10am - 3pm each day and performing Sun 7 Apr in Activate.
birthday parties and gala dinner events. Both
A unique opportunity to work with Northern Ballet artists on developing a new dance inspired by a popular children’s story. The end piece will be premiered onstage at the Waterside on Sun 7 Apr at the Activate dance show.
dinners, parties, exhibitions and concerts -
For ages 8-12 years. Cost £100 book through the Box Office
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET ENB MY FIRST CINDERELLA WORKSHOP SUN 21 APR 1pm - 2pm Calling all ballerinas aged 7 - 11! Step into your glass slippers and dance into the fairytale for your first ballet class on stage with English National Ballet.
our Main Auditorium & Second Space have the ability to transform into a flat floor for we can provide a unique setting for your event. We also stage a range of community performances from showcases to intimate play readings and are able to offer a full production service including ticketing, marketing and technical support. For more information or to discuss your requirements, please contact Sarah Lloyd, Events Co-ordinator on 01296 745135 or sarahlloyd@theambassadors.com.
Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors:
Place £12 via Box Office. HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Did you know that the Waterside Theatre runs holiday workshops? Stay updated on Summer and Half Term activity by emailing johncoughlan@theambassadors.com with your contact details. SCHOOLS & COLLEGES Curriculum linked workshops are available on most of our productions. We can also create standalone bespoke workshops on demand. There are many ways you can get involved or work in partnership with Creative Learning so please do get in touch. 26
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BOOKING INFORMATION AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE Exchange Street Aylesbury HP20 1UG
CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTRE 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) Mon – Sat 9am – 10pm. Sun 10am – 8pm. Opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro & American Express. Calls will be charged at the national rate (charges may vary according to service provider). We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online.
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COUNTER SALES The Box Office is situated in the main foyer of the theatre and is open Mon - Sat 10am until 15 mins after the last performance begins. On days where there is no performance we close at 5pm. On Sundays and Public Holidays we are closed unless there is a performance in which case we open 2 hours prior to the show and close 15 mins after the last performance begins. Transaction fees may apply.
For other information and advance booking please call the Customer Contact Centre on 0844 871 7607 or visit the Box Office based in the theatre.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES 0844 871 7681
For seated performances there are Stalls and Circle 1 & Circle 2 bars. There is quick and easy access to the Circle 1 bar from Circle 2 seats. For flat floor perfs there is a bar inside the main auditorium in addition to the foyer Stalls bar. There is a bar as part of the Second Space function suite. The information and prices in this brochure are correct at time of going to press. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre reserves the right to change or vary the advertised programme, facilities or discounts if necessary. All discounts are limited and subject to availability. We do not take responsibility for the content, quality or pricing of community hire performances.
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CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS On price bands A, B & C, Under 16s, full time students, registered unemployed, senior citizens and AVDC Passport to Leisure holders enjoy £2 off selected performances. Call Box Office for details. Children under 5 will not be admitted except for family shows. A family ticket is for four people, maximum of two adults. Family tickets are available on selected performances only. All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the duty manager. Only one discount is available per ticket, please call the Customer Contact Centre on 0844 871 7607, or visit the Box Office based in the theatre.
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0844 871 7677 (bkg fee). For our deaf and hard of hearing patrons, please use Text Relay, which is a free service. (You pay only for the call to the venue). 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone users). 18002 0844 871 7677 (standard phone users). For further information, please log on to www.textrelay.org
Coming into line with the Disability and Equality Act of 2010 we have amended our accessible ticketing procedures to ensure equality for all of our patrons. Our staff will always aim to meet a patron’s access requirements within the limitations of seat availability in the patron’s chosen price band. Please advise us in advance of any special needs you or anyone in your party may have and the Box Office staff will be happy to help.
Groups Hotline 0844 871 7614 groupsales@theambassadors.com Mon 10am - 5.30pm, Tue - Fri 9am - 5.30pm
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VENUE IMPROVEMENTS A £1 (£1.25 for Pantomime) Building Fund has been added to ticket prices at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. This will be included in the ticket price and used to make future improvements to the venue. Please check with Box Office for more information.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
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Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. of 4 tickets per card. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
For events marked with this logo, a groups rate applies on selected performances and seats. Groups rates are available for parties of 10 people or more, and on selected drama shows groups rates apply for 8 people or more. Different rates apply to some shows. Call the Groups Hotline for details. Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and for schools for selected performances. For full details of the range of prices on offer call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 7614.
GROUPS & SCHOOLS
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 shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times and we reserve the right to provide alternative seats to those specified on the ticket. For full conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com
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AUDIO DESCRIBED (including a TOUCH TOUR), SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED and CAPTIONED performances offered on selected shows. See logos on show pages. The theatre has an infra-red hearing system in the auditorium. A limited number of headsets are available from the cloakroom. Hearing dogs and guide dogs are welcome in the theatre. Please inform the Box Office at the time of booking. The theatre has a step-free ground floor level from the entrance though to the Box Office, the Waterside Café and the Stalls with a lift to the Circle 1 and Circle 2 levels. There are eight wheelchair positions with companion seats, six in the Stalls and two in Circle 1.
An access leaflet is available, together with an audio CD of this brochure. Please contact marketingawt@ theambassadors.com or call 0844 871 7677.
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DATA PROTECTION Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group. We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive info from us and/or third parties or have any queries contact the Marketing Department on 0844 871 7681.
AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. 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, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. 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; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-onTrent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Macbeth, 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, Maurice’s Jubilee, 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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