Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Spring 2014

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SLEEPING BEAUTY FRI 13 DEC 2013 - SUN 5 JAN 2014

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WEST SIDE STORY TUE 11 - SAT 15 FEB

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS WED 26 FEB - SAT 1 MAR

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TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT MON 3 - SAT 8 MAR

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SOME GIRL I USED TO KNOW MON 17 - WED 19 FEB

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THE TWO WORLDS OF CHARLIE F THU 13 - SAT 15 MAR

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FAME THE MUSICAL MON 24 - SAT 29 MAR

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RUSSIAN STATE BALLET GISELLE MON 17 MAR

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RUSSIAN STATE BALLET THE SLEEPING BEAUTY TUE 18 & WED 19 MAR

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ELLEN KENT NABUCCO FRI 4 APR

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DIAL M FOR MURDER TUE 8 - SAT 12 APR

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PRIVATE PEACEFUL WED 9 - SAT 12 APR

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BUDDY MON 28 APR - SAT 3 MAY

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MY FIRST BALLET COPPÉLIA SAT 17 & SUN 18 MAY SCOOBY-DOO! THE MYSTERY OF THE PYRAMID THU 5 - SUN 8 JUN

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THE MUMMY TUE 10 - SAT 14 JUN

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THRILLER LIVE MON 16 - WED 18 JUN

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ROCK OF AGES MON 30 JUN - SAT 5 JUL

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WELCOME SPRING 2014 WELCOME TO A NEW SEASON OF MUSICALS, DRAMA, MUSIC, BALLET AND MUCH MORE Welcome to our Spring season at the Waterside Theatre.

We’ve a packed season with something for everyone. The ‘dirty rotten secret’ is out that the Waterside will be presenting, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, a brand new musical starring Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound and Katherine Kingsley before it transfers to the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End. This tour highlights the commitment we have made to Aylesbury and the surrounding areas to provide the very best in new and exciting entertainment.

We are also delighted to bring the very best of West End Musical Theatre with unmissable shows including Tonight’s The Night, Fame, West Side Story and Buddy. For Drama-lovers we have the thriller Dial M for Murder and Michael Morpurgo, writer of War Horse, brings us another wartime play Private Peaceful.

Opening its tour at the Waterside is the extraordinary The Two Worlds of Charlie F, featuring ex-service military personnel, now trained actors, telling their stories from the front line.

We also continue to bring you a wide variety of Comedy, Music, Live Screenings and the return of our ever-popular Big Band Dance Night.

To make your occasion with us truly special, don’t forget to book one of our Ambassador Experience packages. If you enjoy coming to the theatre on a regular basis you can save money alongside many other benefits throughout the year by becoming an ATG Theatre Card member.

I hope you like what we have in store for you this season, and the team and I look forward

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to welcoming you to the theatre this Spring.

As ever, I welcome your feedback and suggestions so please contact me on elizabethadlingtonawt@theambassadors.com

Elizabeth Adlington Area Theatre Manager

ANITA DOBSON STARS AS CARABOSSE THE WICKED FAIRY IN

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE’S OWN

AS CHESTER THE JESTER

AS SLEEPING BEAUTY

ANDY COLLINS HOLLY BREWER 4

BE ENCHANTED BY THE PANTO OF YOUR DREAMS! This year’s festive family pantomime Sleeping Beauty, guarantees more jokes and join-in fun than any other as The Queen of the Square becomes Queen of the Vale!

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Star of stage and screen Anita Dobson is set to lead a world-class cast as boo-able baddy, Carabosse. Shooting to fame as Angie Watts in Eastenders, Anita’s TV, film and stage career has seen her nominated for an Olivier Award, Evening Standard Award and London Theatre Critics Award. Anita’s success in Strictly Come Dancing re-affirmed her place in the nation’s hearts, and now she’s ready to play boo-able baddy in this year’s truly traditional pantomime.

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Back by popular demand is Aylesbury’s very own comedian Andy Collins as Chester the Jester, ready to tickle ribs alongside Buckinghamshire’s real-life beauty and favourite singer songwriter, Holly Brewer, playing Sleeping Beauty.

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Join our panto dream team for the perfect fairytale ending to your Christmas celebrations. Show-stopping song and dance, larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes and spectacular sparkling sets await you!

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Don’t sleep for 100 years before buying your ticket, join us for an enchanted festive treat to remember.

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SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘THE BRILLIANCE IS REDISCOVERED’THE GUARDIAN ‘GO SEE THIS SHOW AND BE STUNNED BY GENIUS’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘CATCH IT IF YOU CAN’ THE OBSERVER 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 Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens

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DON’T MISS THE INTERNATIONAL SELL-OUT HIT

DIRECT FROM A SELL-OUT SEASON AT LONDON’S SADLER’S WELLS AND FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL CRITICAL ACCLAIM, WEST SIDE STORY COMES TO AYLESBURY IN FEBRUARY. With groundbreaking 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 forever. Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production is thrilling audiences again.

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 is

‘STILL AS GLORIOUSLY FRESH, RELEVANT AND THRILLING AS EVER’ TIME OUT 2013

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Be sure not to miss this production of the classic musical,

‘THERE’S NOTHING MORE EXCITING OR ENGAGING AT THE MOMENT ON STAGE’ TELEGRAPH 2013

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Starring three-time Olivier and Tony Award winner Robert Lindsay, famed for the BBC hit TV comedy My Family, making his much anticipated return to the stage after his acclaimed performances in Me And My Girl, Becket and Oliver! Playing opposite him in the new musical production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is comedy legend Rufus Hound, star of the National Theatre’s One Man, Two Guvnors.

Joining them is Olivier Award nominee Katherine Kingsley, fresh from starring in A Midsummer Night’s Dream opposite David Walliams and Sheridan Smith, and Singin’ in the Rain.

Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, be transported to the French Riviera and its decadent underworld, as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete in the true art of the con, they discover there is only room for one of them.

Multi award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell direct from his success on Broadway and in the West End with Kinky Boots (Winner of the coveted 2013 Best Musical, Tony Awards), Hairspray (Winner 8 Tony Awards) and Legally Blonde (Winner Best Musical, Olivier Awards) leads one the finest creative teams assembled.

With a book by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Lane, the writer behind the Broadway production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and TV’s Mad About You, and music and lyrics by David Yazbek, winner of the Drama Desk Award for the Broadway and West End hit musical The Full Monty.

Sophisticated and suave with a good dash of mischief, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is set to be the finest night out of 2014 - secure your ticket today.

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

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DAILY MIRROR Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. In a career spanning five decades he’s as popular now as ever with his acclaimed new album Time topping the UK charts and the No.1 Bestseller Rod - An Autobiography.

Tonight’s The Night, the smash hit West End musical comedy inspired by the songs of Rod is the all-singing, all-dancing feel-good show which went on to play sold-out theatres across the UK. Now is your chance to rediscover the magic of these timeless classic songs, from Maggie May, Baby Jane, and Hot Legs to Sailing and many more!

Tonight’s The Night tells the story of a shy young man, so tongue-tied that he cannot find the courage to declare his love to the girl of his dreams. One night, our hero strikes a deal with the devil, trading his soul for Rod’s. It seems like a good idea at the time, but this guy is about to find out the hard way that you can’t find true love using another man’s moves and that, devil or no devil, there’s only one Rod Stewart!

This sensational musical comedy features spectacular staging, a world-class band and dazzling choreography.

DIRECTED BY CAROLINE JAY RANGER CHOREOGRAPHED BY DENISE RANGER

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MAIL ON SUNDAY

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DENISE VAN OUTEN IN HER BRAND NEW SHOW!

‘VAN OUTEN A BONA FIDE NATIONAL TREASURE’ DAILY MAIL

‘SHE’S A TRUE STAR’ DAILY EXPRESS

Stephanie Canworth has it all. She’s beautiful, has a successful career, a supportive husband and she’s a media darling; life is great.

But it takes just one Facebook poke from a blast-from-the-past and all the old memories start flooding back - candy floss, kisses, first loves and broken hearts - and with the old memories come the old temptations.

Some Girl I Used to Know is a touching and hilarious brand new one-woman play featuring a mix tape of songs from the 80s and 90s including Culture Club, Donna Summer and Soft Cell. This rom-com stars and is co-written by Denise Van Outen, the musical theatre favourite acclaimed for her Broadway and West End roles including Tell Me on a Sunday, Chicago, Legally Blonde and also her appearance on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Suitable for 12+

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A MAJOR NEW UK TOUR

★★★★★ ‘POWERFULLY AFFECTING’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘AN EVENING OF RARE, RAW POWER’ THE INDEPENDENT

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‘AFFECTING, ILLUMINATING AND AMUSING’ THE TIMES

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AWARD-WINNER 2012 Welcome to our war: the true stories of British servicemen and women brought unflinchingly to life.

CHARLIE F IN DISCUSSION JOIN US & MEMBERS OF THE CAST FOR A POST SHOW DISCUSSION AFTER THE FRIDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE #CharlieF

A soldier’s view of service, injury and recovery. From the war in Afghanistan, through the dream world of morphine induced hallucinations to the physiotherapy rooms. Performed by real ex-service men and women as part of the first Theatre Recovery Project for the Ministry Of Defence, Charlie F explores the real consequences of physical and psychological injury and its effects on others as the soldiers fight the new battle for survival at home. The play is an authentic and uplifting tale of survival.

Directed by Stephen Rayne (over 65 productions worldwide including Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre. Most recently Our Town Ford’s Theatre, The Merry Wives of Windsor Shakespeare Theatre DC, Chantecler Tango Buenos Aires and Paris), written by Owen Sheers (Resistance, The Passion, The Gospel of Us, White Ravens, The Dust Diaries, Calon) and composed by Jason Carr (Born Again, The Water Babies, Six Pictures of Lee Miller, the Menier Chocolate Factory’s Sunday in the Park with George, La Cage aux Folles and A Little Night Music).

Suitable for 14+ Parental discretion advised

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Originally produced by the Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust and The Royal British Legion and first performed at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in January 2012.

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IT’S BACK AND IT’S GONNA LIVE FOREVER! BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

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THE BRAND NEW PRODUCTION FOR 2014 Based on the Oscar-winning musical film and hugely successful TV series; Fame - The Musical is back and it’s gonna live forever!

This brand new production will take you on a hi-octane rollercoaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade - fame.

At the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever as they rocket through breathtaking dance routines and show-stopping tunes. Fame is the feel-good sensation that you will never forget!

‘BREATHTAKING. THE ENERGY IS ASTOUNDING’ THE INDEPENDENT

‘SENSATIONAL’ THE DAILY EXPRESS

Bursting with dynamic dance routines and unforgettable songs including; Play a Love Scene and Fame, Fame has enjoyed seven West End runs since premiering in the USA in 1988 and continues to be performed all over the world.

‘PURE DANCE DYNAMITE’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

THE ETERNALLY INSPIRING MUSICAL SEEN BY OVER FOUR MILLION PEOPLE MON 24 - SAT 29 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve half price.

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THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA RETURNS

Giselle

Combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.

Sleeping Beauty

Every child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.

GISELLE MON 17 MAR 7.30pm THE SLEEPING BEAUTY TUE 18 & WED 19 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off

OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS

DIRECTED BY ELLEN KENT, FEATURING THE CELEBRATED CHISINAU NATIONAL OPERA AND NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC WITH INTERNATIONAL GUEST SOLOISTS

NABUCCO VERDI

WITH THE FAMOUS CHORUS OF THE HEBREW SLAVES

Ellen Kent returns with a new production of the very first opera she ever produced.

Verdi’s haunting and melodic chorus of the Hebrew slaves follows the plight of the Hebrews as they are forced from their homeland into exile by the Babylonian King Nabucco. This powerful tale is laced with revenge, destruction and jealousy.

DATE This spectacular traditionally DATES staged production Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm features magnificent costumes Monsets - Satand eves 7.30pm with Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Sat mats 2.30pm amazing lightingWed and&stage effects, in an ATG THEATRE CARD evening to remember.

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Sung in Italian with English surtitles

WHEN MURDER CALLS... HANG UP

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‘ICILY ELEGANT. AS STYLISH AS IT IS UNSETTLING’ THE TIMES

Frederick Knott’s intense and darkly gripping thriller, Dial M for Murder, famously filmed

by Alfred Hitchcock, is now on a UK tour.

Tony is convinced his wife is having an affair.

We watch mesmerised by Tony’s precision in planning what must surely be the perfect murder until it falters in the most unexpected way. Claustrophobic and frightening, Lucy Bailey’s exciting acclaimed production reclaims this brilliant and erotic tale of betrayal, passion and ultimately, murder.

Lucy Bailey’s directing credits include the Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically acclaimed production of The Winter’s Tale which played at the Festival Theatre in April 2013.

Suitable for 12+

‘CHILLING AND ENTERTAINING IN EQUAL MEASURE’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM

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‘THIS IS ONE HOUR OF YOUR OWN LIFE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET’ DAILY MAIL SCAMP THEATRE AND FIERY ANGEL PRESENT

BY MICHAEL MORPURGO (The author of War Horse) ADAPTED & DIRECTED

BY SIMON READE

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‘THE HORRORS OF WAR AND THE JOYFULNESS OF LIFE ARE BOUND UP TOGETHER IN THIS MAGNIFICENT SHOW’ THE SCOTSMAN

★★★★★ ‘AN INFINITELY TOUCHING, INTENSELY ACTED ACCOUNT OF A YOUNG FIRST WORLD WAR SOLDIER’S FINAL DAY’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by third Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War.

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‘CHARMING,WITTY, EMOTIONAL AND HEART-RENDING’ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

Most suitable for ages 8+

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25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

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

‘FAIL-SAFE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ DAILY EXPRESS

‘IT’S STILL BUDDY BRILLIANT’ THE SUN

This sensational multi-award winning West End show returns to Aylesbury in 2014.

Forget feel-good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is feel-great!

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

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

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THE WEST END HIT MUSICAL

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ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET & ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL PRESENT

My First Ballet: Coppélia is the third creation, after My First Sleeping Beauty and My First Cinderella, of the highly popular My First Ballet series. It tells the comic tale of an eccentric toymaker and his mechanical doll in a beautifully adapted version for young audiences. Dr Coppélius, the toymaker, has created the life-like Coppélia doll, and wishes for nothing more than to bring her to life.

Delibes’s irresistibly melodic score is accompanied with narration to ensure that everyone enjoys this classic ballet tale. The My First Ballet series brings young audiences their first taste of ballet through the magic of fairytales, captivating music and beautiful dance.

WARNER BROS. CARTOON CLASSIC COMES TO LIFE!

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

SAT 17 & SUN 18 MAY Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm Sun 11am & 3pm

Supported by The Leverhulme Trust In partnership with King’s College London specialist resources will be available for children with learning disabilities Illustration by Mark Ruffle

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ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (subject to availability) DANCE INTO THE FAIRYTALE WORKSHOP 3 - 6 years (plus parents) Sun 18 May 1pm - 2pm £20 for one child and one adult, £12 for additional single places

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THE MOTHER OF ALL COMEDY HORRORS STARRING

JASON DURR (Heartbeat)

SUSIE AMY

(Footballers’ Wives)

ADAPTATION BY JACK MILNER

MORE DASTARDLY THAN DRACULA MORE FEARFUL THAN FRANKENSTEIN MORE SILLY THAN THE SPHINX From deepest, darkest, dangerous Egypt, via Aylesbury!

A legendary curse is stirring back into life and we’re all going along for an outrageous, terrifying ride as it takes grip. A respectable legal practitioner, a beautiful dark-eyed Cornish heiress, a 5,000 year old man seeking an ancient love and the Tomb of the mystical Queen Tera all clash spectacularly in hilarious circumstances. This titillating tale of terror and intrigue spans thousands of years and will have you laughing, screaming, screaming with laughter and laughing with screaming in equal measure!

Discover for yourself as you witness the horrible, hilarious, creeping curse unveil before your very eyes.

Jason Durr swaps being a bobby on the (Heart)beat for being a legal eagle and Susie Amy has traded life as a Footballer’s Wife for something a little more scary!

Based (very loosely!) on Bram Stoker’s novel The Jewel of The Seven Stars.

DIRECTED BY JOE HARMSTON

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DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END CELEBRATING THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING MUSIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH ADRIAN GRANT FOR KEY CONCERTS PRESENT

FEATURING THE SONGS OF AND THE

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Direct from London’s West End, where it’s in its record-breaking 5th year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.

Already seen by over two million people in over 26 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 40 year musical history.

Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget.

Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band, including: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t Care About Us, Dangerous, Heal The World, and Thriller plus many more!

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

★★★★ ‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’

EVENING STANDARD

‘QUITE LITERALLY, THRILLING’ THE STAGE

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Photos of previous cast members

HEADERDIRECT GOES HERE FROM THE WEST END

‘IF YOU’RE NOT ON YOUR FEET, SHAME ON YOU’ THE SUN

‘HIGH-ENERGY FEEL-GOOD NOSTALGIA THAT WILL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘A SEXY SMASHER THAT WILL HAVE YOU LAUGHING AND ROCKING IN EQUAL MEASURE’ THE DAILY STAR

Still rocking after 5 years on Broadway and following 3 years of ovation-inducing performances in London’s West End, the legendary Rock of Ages now comes to Aylesbury.

This 80s-themed hilarious musical features over 30 eyebrowscorching tunes including: Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight This Feeling and I Want To Know What Love Is.

ROCKING THE WATERSIDE THEATRE IN JULY 2014

MON 30 JUN - SAT 5 JUL Mon - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm Sat mat 2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Fri 8.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon & Tue eve and Fri mat G S C Details page 33

0844 8717607 atgtickets.com/aylesbury Bkg fees apply

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

THU 5 DEC 8pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off C Details p33 For over thirty 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.

SHOW OF HANDS THE HAND IN HAND TOUR SAT 7 DEC 7.30pm

Singer songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer have sold out the Royal Albert Hall four times and are triple winners at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they are one of the acoustic roots scene’s major players, recognised for their resonating songs and audience rapport - featuring on BBC TV’s Countryfile, BBC Breakfast and Andrew Marr shows.

GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND SUN 12 JAN 3pm

The stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have a highly acclaimed international reputation with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world-famous brass band.

JOHANN STRAUSS GALA A VIENNESE PARTY THU 16 JAN 7.30pm G Details p33 Back with a new show for 2014, Johann Strauss Gala: AViennese Party stars the irrepressible showman and conductor Rainer Hersch who takes you on a light-hearted journey through a fizzing assortment of music and dance. Dancers twirl and whirl in graceful unison with billowing gowns and distinctive elegance. The show features many of your favourite waltzes and polkas from the Strauss family and friends.

ANTON DU BEKE BALLROOM TO BROADWAY WED 22 JAN 7.30pm

The Nation’s favourite Ballroom dancer Anton du Beke is back once again with a thrilling new show to wow audiences across the UK. Featuring memorable dances alongside sensational new choreography, timeless tunes and strictly dazzling costumes to conjure up the elegance of Ballroom at its best and the unmissable razzle dazzle of Broadway. With special guest Summer Strallen.

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ULTIMATE RHYTHM & BLUES 50TH ANNIVERSARY THU 23 JAN 7.30pm

Featuring The Zombies, The Animals, The Yardbirds, Spencer Davis and Maggie Bell. With this amazing line-up that had 37 hit records in the UK charts for over 300 weeks you are guaranteed an unforgettable night. Come and celebrate 50 years of Rhythm and Blues with the artists that shaped music for generations to come. Don’t miss this chance to hear the musical revolution of 1964.

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR SAT 25 JAN 7.30pm Children go free in Band C ‘Purveyors of cool’ with the greatest music of the 20th century.

Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis.

Featuring Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Sway, My Way, That’s Amore, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me To The Moon and more of your favourites.

A live orchestra and Vegas Showgirls will be joining in the fun too.

Always a great night out - ‘MAGNIFICENT’ BBC www.ratpack.biz

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

FLEETWOOD MAC FOREVER - WORLD TOUR 2014 THU 20 FEB 7.30pm Having performed 500 major concert shows to over a half a million fans around the world since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to the UK to present a spectacular new stage production celebrating the music of the legendary rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best.

CLASSICAL CONCERT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA FRI 21 FEB 7.30pm

Classical Concert Chamber Orchestra presents a selection of violin concertos by Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart, including the celebrated Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Founded by Maestro Tigranyan in 2006, Classical Concert Chamber Orchestra is a California-based virtuoso ensemble, consisting of 28 world-class musicians.

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW FRI 21 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off G Details page 33 Welcome back the Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. Also the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! This year prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

BOOK NOW 0844 8717607

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY SING-A-LONG-A GREASE SAT 22 MAR 7.30pm G Details p33 From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music.

This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is ‘the one that you want’. The host will lead a vocal warm up, judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your free fun pack. It couldn’t be easier or more fun!

51 SHADES OF MAGGIE

SUN 23 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Suitable for 16+ G Details p33 Written by Leesa Harker, 51 Shades of Maggie is the number 1 best selling comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey. This hilarious new play is full of naughty bits - join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips!

AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING THE TRIBUTE SHOW SUN 30 MAR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off G Details p33 It’s the ultimate celebration of the iconic music from the classic movie Dirty Dancing. Featuring all the hit songs including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Do You Love Me, (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life, Hey Baby and more, superbly performed in this slickly choreographed treat.

Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage in the West End or on tour in the UK and worldwide.

NINA KRISTOFFERSON’S BILLIE HOLIDAY STORY TUE 1 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off G C Details p33 Back by popular demand from a sell-out run in London’s West End. This 5 star, must-see, brilliant work is a magical, gripping & unique cocktail of songs & stories from Billie Holiday’s life, stirring the haunting memories that plagued her. Nina Kristofferson is accompanied by an amazing band, featuring Billie’s hits: God Bless The Child, Strange Fruit, All of Me & more. www.ninakristoffersonsbillieholidaystory.com

THAT’LL BE THE DAY THU 3 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off G C Details p33 The nation’s favourite Rock ’n’ Roll variety show is back by popular demand! Now in its 27th year of touring, this hugely entertaining spectacular features an all-new line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Mixed with hilarious comedy routines and a feel-good party atmosphere! It’s only Rock ’n’ Roll but we like it!

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AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

SAT 5 APR 8pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Over 18s only C Details p33 Come and enjoy Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from London’s West End - we dare you! Unveiling a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars for 2014, join a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret extravaganza of the year. Dress up and come to the cabaret. www.easytheatres.com

PEPPA PIG’S BIG SPLASH TUE 15 & WED 16 APR Tue 1pm & 4pm, Wed 10am & 1pm G F The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa needs to fix it! Join Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, as well as Danny Dog and others as they put up bunting, run stalls and organise a great day out to raise money. Peppa Pig returns with super cute puppets in an all-singing, all-dancing show full of songs, games and muddy puddles. It will brighten your day, so go on, grab your wellies and get splashing!

HEAR THE PEOPLE SING!

TUE 22 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C Details p33 For over a decade The WestEnders have established themselves as one of the country’s leading musical theatre companies. They are all past members of the London production of Les Misérables. With arrangements by renowned Conductor, Jae Alexander, this thrilling Gala Concert is an unmissable evening celebrating ‘THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL’ Les Misérables - and many more.

ALAN DAVIES LITTLE VICTORIES THU 24 APR 8pm

Following the sell-out success of his long-awaited return to stand up, Alan Davies returns with his highly anticipated follow up show, Little Victories. Much lauded as resident dunderhead on QI or the charming but reticent crime solver Jonathan Creek, Davies’ virtuosic story-telling and whip-smart funny bones combine to make this a show not to be missed.

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS FRI 25 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off G Details p33 Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, presents a brand new show for 2014 - celebrating the entire career of the musical legend. Accompanied by his world-class band and large screen projection, Lee brings the electrifying power of Elvis’ performance back to life. Prepare to be enthralled by this musical journey and spend one night with Elvis.

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY TAP FACTORY WED 7 MAY 7.30pm

Tap Factory is a new award-winning concept in the genre of Stomp, Tap Dogs and Blue Man Group. This amazing production is a blend of music, percussion, tap dance, urban dance and acrobatics, all performed with brilliant skill and humour. This dynamic work was created by Vincent Pausanias and comes to the UK direct from sell out tours in Europe and South America.

LET’S HANG ON THU 8 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off G C Details p33 Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, their music and everlasting popularity spanning many decades, were finally brought to iconic status with the Broadway hit musical Jersey Boys. Today Let’s Hang On truly captures the original magic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The atmosphere created is not only from their music but also their own unique sound, nostalgic mood, and electric feeling!

AN EVENING WITH PAM AYRES SAT 10 MAY 7.30pm

Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Aylesbury following the recent publication of her new book of poetry, You Made Me Late Again!, copies of which she will be signing after the show. Pam Ayres’ work is funny, and approachable. It sounds simple, as though dashed off, but this is deceptive. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art.

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WED 21 MAY 7.30pm G S Details p33 The world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra arrives at your doorstep in a concert celebrating John Lill’s 70th Birthday, who will perform Beethoven’s lively Piano Concerto No.3 conducted by Rory Macdonald. The concert’s overture, Mendelssohn’s Hebrides, depicts a familiar Scottish scene as the grand finale takes us to America in Dvorˇák’s fiery and soulful Symphony No.9 ‘From the New World’.

THE TWIST THU 22 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C Details p33 Love 50s and 60s music performed to the highest standard? Then you will love The Twist. Set in an American Diner, it’s a show packed with incredible tributes to the greatest stars of the 50s and 60s.

Elvis, Dusty, The Beatles, Buddy, The Beach Boys and many more.

A critically acclaimed live band plus fun and laughter makes The Twist, the ultimate feel-good show.

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AND MORE AYLESBURY MUSIC CENTRE SUN 16 MAR 3pm & 6.45pm C F Details p33 Two concerts featuring the amazing young musicians of Aylesbury Music Centre. Music to suit all tastes from Orchestral to Jazz!

Aylesbury Music Centre groups have played at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and on BBC TV with artists including John Dankworth and Crispian Steele-Perkins, for audiences including two Prime Ministers, the Queen - and now you!

PEGASUS KICK BOXING

SAT 19 APR PEGASUS KICKBOXING 10am STORM 6 6pm Aylesburys very own fight team from Pegasus gym will be taking on the rest of the country in a night of full contact Kick Boxing, Boxing, Muay Thai and MMA action. Headlining the show will be Aylesburys only professional kick boxing champion Steven ‘PocketRocket’ Cook and whether you like the fights, or just fancy a great night out, this is the show for you.

ACTIVATE YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL SAT 26 & SUN 27 APR 7pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off F C This popular dance festival returns to the Waterside with two days of performances, due to high demand. Young people from across Aylesbury Vale, Bucks and the wider South-East area will perform a variety of dance styles, from contemporary to street dance and everything in between. Details about who is performing on each night can be found on www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/activate

BENJAMIN BRITTEN - WAR REQUIEM SUN 11 MAY 7pm

100 years on and Buckinghamshire remembers...

Soloists Dame Felicity Lott, Benjamin Hulett and Gareth John join Amersham & Chesham Bois Choral Society, local Secondary School Choirs and Buckinghamshire Youth Orchestra in a charity performance of Benjamin Britten’s moving and spectacular choral work. Ian Hooker conducts.

ELITE CHEER UNITED SAT 24 MAY 7pm

In their debut show, cheerleaders will be stunting and tumbling before your very eyes! Performances from The Street Cheer Crew and Adult Cheerios and the Cheer Tots will wow you with their cuteness! Come and join us for some catchy numbers from young Glee-Stars with singing and dancing from all the cast!

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LIVE SCREENINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD PLUS AYLESBURY’S HOTTEST COMEDY CLUB!

NATIONAL THEATRE SEASON National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage.

FRANKENSTEIN (ENCORE) WED 11 DEC 7pm CORIOLANUS THU 30 JAN 6.45pm WAR HORSE THU 27 FEB 7pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE Watch some of the world’s best-loved operas and ballets performed live from the Royal Opera House.

THE NUTCRACKER LIVE (BALLET) THU 12 DEC 7.15pm PARSIFAL LIVE (OPERA) WED 18 DEC 4.45pm GISELLE LIVE (BALLET) MON 27 JAN 7.15pm DON GIOVANNI LIVE (OPERA) WED 12 FEB 6.45pm THE SLEEPING BEAUTY LIVE (BALLET) WED 19 MAR 7.15pm

THE WINTER’S TALE LIVE (BALLET) MON 28 APR 7.15pm MANON LESCAUT LIVE (OPERA) TUE 24 JUN 6.45pm

SECOND SPACE

dy e o cm CLUB Our Comedy Club at the Waterside continues with even more of the finest comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit.

It’s the hottest Comedy Club in town!

PETER WHITE, JOE BOR + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 7 FEB

KATHERINE RYAN, STU GOLDSMITH + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 7 MAR

BOLSHOI SEASON The Bolshoi Ballet is recognised as one of the foremost ballet companies in Russia and are renowned around the world. This season of screenings allows a unique opportunity to experience the splendour of the Bolshoi Ballet.

SLEEPING BEAUTY (ENCORE) SUN 22 DEC 3pm JEWELS SUN 19 JAN 3pm LOST ILLUSIONS SUN 2 FEB 3pm THE GOLDEN AGE SUN 30 MAR 3pm CINEMA LIVE PRESENTS

JEFF LEACH, NATHAN CATON + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 4 APR

DAMIAN CLARK + 2 SPECIAL GUESTS* FRI 9 MAY

JOE LYCETT, ROGER MONKHOUSE + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 6 JUN

WEST END THEATRE SERIES NOËL COWARD’S

PRIVATE LIVES (ENCORE) THU 6 FEB 7pm PLEASE NOTE THAT ENCORE SCREENINGS ARE NOT SCREENED LIVE

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DOORS 7.30PM FIRST ACT 8PM RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+ *Line-up subject to change.

WATERSIDE EVENTS 2014 WINTER WHITE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY TUE 31 DEC 7.30pm - 1.30am

SECOND SPACE

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. It’s the only way to bring in the New Year so get your ticket now!

BIG BAND DANCE NIGHT

DOWN FOR THE COUNT SWING ORCHESTRA IN OUR MAIN AUDITORIUM SAT 1 FEB 7.30pm The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra perform a unique blend of big band swing classics to get you in the dancing mood. Show off your ballroom skills and dress to impress as you dance away to hits from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller, alongside jive hits from Louis Jordan and Louis Prima and more modern swing tunes will provide you with a true night to remember.

ICE THE CAKE WEDDING SHOW

IN OUR MAIN AUDITORIUM SUN 9 FEB 11am - 4pm 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.

MONEY PENNY MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT!

DEAD OVER DINNER

SECOND SPACE

PRESENTED BY MONEYPENNY PRODUCTIONS SAT 15 MAR 7pm The room is set. The suspects you’ll know. The weapons are obvious and murder is on the menu at The Professor’s dinner party. But it’s never a question of what he serves but rather who he has invited.

Join us for a classic slice of comedy Country House Murder Mystery with a host of colourful characters ready to give you murder! Come dressed as colours and characters from Cludeo for some extra fun!

MONEY PENNY MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT!

THE NINETEENTH HOLE!

SECOND SPACE

PRESENTED BY MONEYPENNY PRODUCTIONS SAT 12 JUL 7.30pm Join the cast of colourful characters as they tee off at the Captain’s table to sample the devious delights of The Nineteeth Hole. This 1930’s period interactive comedy event, has a golfing theme in which you are the detective!

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AUTUMN PLAYS & EVENTS IN OUR SECOND SPACE

SECOND SPACE EVENTS

SECOND SPACE

A CHRISTMAS CAROL STARRING JAMES HYLAND AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED) SAT 30 NOV 7pm SUN 1 DEC 5pm Told from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, this critically acclaimed one-man theatrical adaptation delivers thrills, chills and excitement aplenty for all age groups.

‘HYLAND IS AN IMMENSELY POWERFUL ACTOR - THE KIDS WERE RIVETED’ THE INDEPENDENT

WOW! THIS SHOW IS MAGIC FRI 21 FEB 2.30pm F Details page 33

Wow! This Show is Magic is a fireworks and rollercoaster show that combines two talents into one amazing production as two generations of professional magicians come together to perform one amazing magic show. With magic from Dr Bondini and comedy flair from Jezo plus huge illusions, silly tricks and above all great magic, this show is sure to make you go ‘wow!’

ALAN WILLIAMS AN INTIMATE ACOUSTIC EVENING SUN 6 APR 7.30pm

Alan Williams - Front man vocalist/guitarist of 70’s Glam Rock Icons The Rubettes leads you acoustically through his musical life before, during and after the success years. Having sold over 30 million records he has a wealth of material to call upon, together with many an anecdote to impart. Be acoustically transported back to the 70’s as Alan light heartedly tells all.

THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY FRI 23 MAY 7.30pm

As Neil Diamond prepares to mark 50 years at the top of his profession, singer and guitarist Bob Drury, described as the UK’s ‘Voice of Neil’, celebrates the life and work of this musical legend. Featuring iconic songs from a hit-filled musical career such as Cracklin’ Rosie, Sweet Caroline, Love on The Rocks, America and Brother Love’s Travelling much loved album tracks and more recent acoustic material, Bob Drury’s one-man show is a must see for all Diamond fans.

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH TONY STOCKWELL MON 7 JUL 7.30pm

The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones, all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous. We hope that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience.

Tony Stockwell is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

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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).

BOOK ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee) IN PERSON The Box Office is situated in the main foyer of the theatre and is open Mon - Sat 10am 5pm (or until 15 mins after the last performance begins). On Sundays and Public Holidays we are closed unless there is a performance - in which case we open 2 hours before the show and close 15 mins after the last performance begins.

GROUPS & SCHOOLS Groups Hotline 0844 871 7614 groupsales@theambassadors.com Mon 10am - 5.30pm, Tue - Fri 9am - 5.30pm BOOKING BY POST Cheques or Postal Orders are payable to ATG London Ltd. Post to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, FAO Box Office, Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG . Cheques must be received no less than 1 month prior to the performance date to allow payments to clear before the show. Tickets will then be printed and available for collection on the day of the performance.

ACCESS BOOKINGS 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 info, please log on to www.textrelay.org

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EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Please advise us in advance of any special requirements you or anyone in your party may have and the Box Office staff will be happy to help.

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 Row R with a lift to the Circle 1, Circle 2 and the Second Space levels. There are eight wheelchair positions with companion seats, six in the Stalls and two in Circle 1 and wheelchair positions are available in the Second Space for events/shows taking place there.

An audio CD of this brochure. Please contact marketingawt@ theambassadors.com or call 0844 871 7677.

For other information and advance booking please call the Customer Contact Centre on 0844 871 7677 or visit the Box Office based in the theatre.

BOOKING FEES Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee and transaction charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card members, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free.

Some shows will incur a 1% per ticket fee on all card transactions in person at the Box Office.

Please check before booking. This can be avoided by paying cash or with vouchers.

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 O ffice for more information.

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 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 ATG THEATRE CARD MEMBERSHIP 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. of 4 tickets per card. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES 01296 745100 marketingawt@theambassadors.com You cannot book tickets via these contacts.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS

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Schools Early booking offer Family offers Groups

Discounts for under 16s, full time students, registered unemployed, senior citizens, AVDC passport to Leisure holders and family groups are available on selected performances.

Concessions may be restricted to certain price Levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice.

Children under 5 will not be admitted except for family shows. All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the duty manager. Only one discount is available per ticket and proof of status is required. please call the Customer Contact Centre on 0844 871 7607, or visit the Box Office based in the theatre for more details.

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.

GENERAL INFO 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. We do not take responsibility for the content, quality or pricing of community hire performances.

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 01296 745100.

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TICKET PRICES PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE PRICE BAND Sleeping Beauty West Side Story Tue - Thu eves Wed, Thu, Sat mats & Fri - Sat eves Tonight's The Night

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£46

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Some Girl I Used To Know

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Giselle/Sleeping Beauty

£32.50

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Nabucco*

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ENB My First Coppelia Childrens ticket

£21 £16

£11 £9

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£23.90 £18.90

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£11.90 £10.90

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£32.40 £23.90

Dial M For Murder Private Peaceful

Scooby-Doo! Childrens ticket The Mummy Tue - Sat eves & Sat mat Thu mat

£25 £17

£19.50 £15

£15 £11

£10 £9

Thriller

£26.50

£23

£20

£17.50

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£29

£29.40

£25.90

£22.90

£20.40

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£31.90

Rock of Ages

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£10

£35

£33.40

£28.90

£23.40

£17.90

£12.90

£38.90

The Bootleg Beatles*

£27.50

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£30.40

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Show of Hands

£18.50

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£21.40

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Grimethorpe Colliery Band*

£21.50

£19.50

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£24.40

£22.40

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£35

£30

£25

£19.50

£15

£37.90

£32.90

£27.90

£22.40

£16.90

Anton Du Beke

£44.50

£37.50

£32.50

£28.50

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£49.50

£48.40

£41.40

£36.40

£32.40

Ultimate Rhythm & Blues*

£28.50

£26

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£31.40

£28.90

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£23

£21

£17

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£19.90

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£23.50

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£33.50

£26.40

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£36.40

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

Johann Strauss Gala

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular* Rumours of Fleetwood Mac*

£53.40 -

Classical Concert Orchestra

£25

£22

£17

£14

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£28

£27.90

£24.90

£19.90

£15.90

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£30.90

The Johnny Cash Roadshow*

£20

£19

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£22.90

£21.90

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Sing-A-Long-A Grease*

£15

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£16.90

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51 Shades of Maggie

£21

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£23.90

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£19.50

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£22.40

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Billie Holiday Story

£37

£32

£27

£24

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£39.90

£34.90

£29.90

£26.90

That’ll Be the Day*

£24.50

£22.50

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£27.40

£25.40

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£25

£24

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£27.90

£26.90

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Peppa Pig's Big Splash

£15.50

£13.50

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£20

£17.40

£15.40

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£21.90

Childrens ticket

An Evening of Dirty Dancing*

An Evening of Burlesque*

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£13.50

£11.50

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£15.40

£13.40

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Hear The People Sing*

£20

£15

£10

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£22.90

£16.90

£11.90

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Alan Davies*

£25

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£28.90

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One Night of Elvis*

£22

£20.50

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£24.90

£23.40

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Let’s Hang On*

£23

£22

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£25.90

£24.90

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An Evening with Pam Ayres*

£22

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£24.90

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

£25

£19.50

£15

£10

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£29.50

£27.90

£22.40

£16.90

£11.90

The Twist* Early Booking Offer (inc 2 tickets) Book and pay by Tue 1 Apr

£23

£38

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£25.90

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£8.50

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£10.40

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Tap Factory Children under 16

£32.40

AND MORE Aylesbury Music Centre

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

PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE PRICE BAND Pegasus Kick Boxing Day Evening Premium evening table seat

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Active Youth Dance Festival

£12

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£13.90

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Benjamin Britten - War Requiem*

£21

£16

£14

£13

£11

£21

£23.90

£18.90

£15.90

£14.90

£12.90

£23.90

Elite Cheer United

£16

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£18.90

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LIVESCREEN £13.50

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£14.85

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Royal Opera House Live

£15

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£16.50

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Bolshoi Season

£15

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£16.50

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£13.50

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£14.85

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£11

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£12.10

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National Theatre Season

West End Theatre Series COMEDY CLUB WATERSIDE EVENTS

£25

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£25

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Big Band Dance Night Dance Floor access Circle 1 & Circle 2

£18 £14

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£20.90 £15.90

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Murder Mystery Night

£41

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£41

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Ice The Cake Wedding Show

Free

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Free

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Winter White New Year's Eve Party

SECOND SPACE EVENTS A Christmas Carol

£12

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£13.20

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Wow! This Show Is Magic

£12

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£13.20

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Alan Williams

£12

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£13.20

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The Neil Diamond Story

£13

£11

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£14.30

£12.90

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Tony Stockwell

£21

£18.50

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£23.10

£20.35

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Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) has grown to be the UK’s largest theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised award-winning theatre producer with co-productions in New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It is also a leader in theatre ticketing services (ATG Tickets). ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes historic buildings such as the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar

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