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WELCOME

Welcome to our forthcoming programme at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. As we enter our 6th year we look forward to a packed season with something for everyone from high-energy musicals, to breath-taking dance and must-see family productions, to a host of live music and comedy shows, not to mention a number of fantastic events in our Second Space. The festive spirit is upon us with this year’s sparkling family pantomime, Dick Whittington starring X Factor winner Sam Bailey, local funny man Andy Collins and X Factor finalist Melanie Masson. Promising slapstick fun, dazzling dance, sensational songs and plenty of audience participation, this panto paved with gold is one not to be missed! New Year sees a new line-up of productions including The Glenn Miller Story starring Tommy Steele; Tom: A Story of Tom Jones. The Musical; a brand new production of Private Lives starring Tom Chambers; and a stunning dance masterpiece from Northern Ballet’s Jane Eyre, not to mention our first visit from renowned contemporary dance company Rambert. Also in the mix are family favourites Annie, The Sound of Music and Goodnight Mister Tom. Remember, we are much more than just a theatre, so be sure to check out our events from Christmas Party Nights, to Big Band Dance Night, and our ever-popular Roller Disco, and don’t forget our Second Space programme of LiveScreenings and Comedy Club.

Make the most of your trip to the theatre and book one of our Ambassador Experience packages, and if you enjoy coming to the theatre on a regular basis, remember you can save money alongside many other benefits by becoming an ATG Theatre Card member. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our patrons for their ongoing support over the last 5 years. Since opening in October 2010 with a gala evening attended by Sir David Suchet, Simon Callow, Tony Christie and the late Cilla Black, we’ve seen over 2,000 performances and played host to a number of award ceremonies, weddings, conferences, and radio and TV recordings. Our theatre team took on their biggest fundraising challenge to date in the Summer, walking 52 miles from Aylesbury to London in 24 hours with the Waterside Whittington Walk. This epic feat resulted in over £6,000 being raised for local charity, Florrie’s Children’s Team. A fantastic achievement marking our 5th Birthday. We look forward to welcoming you for another great year, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Team

MAGICAL BALLET ACCOMPANIED BY A LIVE ORCHESTRA

CONTENTS ST PETERSBURG CLASSIC BALLET

DICK WHITTINGTON

THE GLENN MILLER STORY

RAMBERT

REHEARSAL FOR MURDER END OF THE RAINBOW

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PRIVATE LIVES

ANNIE

ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

TOM: A STORY OF TOM JONES. THE MUSICAL

GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

LET IT BE

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

THE MOUSETRAP CHICAGO

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WATERSIDE EVENTS

Giselle The Nutcracker

Experience the superb artistry of the renowned Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet on their first UK tour. Combining classical training and technique, the company’s magical performances of the best-loved Russian ballets have won them international acclaim. GISELLE MON 30 NOV 7.30pm THE NUTCRACKER TUE 1 DEC 7.30pm WED 2 DEC 2.30pm & 7.30pm C G S Details page 34

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AYLESBURY FAVOURITE

ANDY COLLINS AS IDLE JACK

X FACTOR WINNER

X FACTOR FINALIST

SAM MELANIE BAILEY MASSON AS FAIRY BOWBELLS

AS QUEEN RAT

SIDE-SPLITTING, RIB-TICKLING, PURRRFECT FAMILY PANTO!

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This year’s purrrfect pantomime paved with gold is the magical tale of Dick Whittington.

DECEMBER 2015

Dick Whittington features an all-star cast including X Factor winner Sam Bailey as the magical Fairy Bowbells, Aylesbury’s favourite local funny man, Andy Collins as Idle Jack, and X Factor finalist Melanie Masson as boo-able baddie Queen Rat.

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Join Dick and his feline friend Tommy on their fun-filled quest for fame and fortune. Will the streets really be paved with gold? Will he win the hand of the lovely Alice - and will he defeat the dastardly Queen Rat? There’s only one way to find out - join us for panto this Christmas!

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Starring Sam Bailey who wowed the X Factor judges with her powerhouse voice in 2013. Being called ‘incredible’ by Gary Barlow, Sam won the competition and her debut single Skyscraper went straight to the top of the charts, making it Christmas number one. Sam has since supported Beyonce, had her own number one album, a live tour, released an autobiography, and now she makes her theatrical debut at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre!

Sat 19

From the producers of Peter Pan and Cinderella, the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre pantomime is a must-see Christmas tradition featuring all of your favourite pantomime ingredients - sensational songs, a live band, dazzling dance routines, slapstick comedy, and plenty of audience participation.

Fri 25

With tickets from just £10, book now for the best value panto in town!

‘A DAZZLING SPECTACLE - GUARANTEED TO PUT A BIG SMILE ON THE FACES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE’ BUCKS EXAMINER (ON CINDERELLA 2014 - 2015)

‘A MAGICAL FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE’ THE STAGE (ON CINDERELLA 2014 - 2015)

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THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMER BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! FEATURING A SPECTACULAR

‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’ DAILY EXPRESS

16-PIECE ORCHESTRA

PLUS SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY

PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS:

IN THE MOOD MOONLIGHT SERENADE TUXEDO JUNCTION CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO LITTLE BROWN JUG PENNSYLVANIA 6-5000 AND MANY, MANY MORE DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY OLIVIER AWARD WINNER BILL DEAMER

It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader. Music legend Tommy Steele, Britain’s first rock n’ roll icon who became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage as only a very great star can in this extraordinary tale, featuring a spectacular 16-piece orchestra plus a full supporting company of sensational performers and dazzling choreography. Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movie hits and award-winning stage musical hits such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium, where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most successful ever star.

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LOVERS WHO INSPIRED A MASTERPIECE ‘DYNAMIC CHOREOGRAPHY, DEFT SET DESIGN AND A BEWITCHING ORIGINAL SCORE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

THE 3 DANCERS

THU 11 - SAT 13 FEB 7.30pm

PLUS OTHER WORKS

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Britain’s national dance company presents an evening of captivating dance with live orchestral music.

Love, desire and betrayal are the ingredients of the shocking true story which inspired a Picasso masterpiece. In The 3 Dancers, Rambert springs his painting from the canvas to the stage, bringing to life the vivid Cubist imagery and themes of ecstasy and doom that fill the work. Two lovers meet and a dark secret is revealed in Transfigured Night, created by two-time Olivier Award-winning choreographer Kim Brandstrup. A dramatic love story unfolds, with intimate duets and spectacular ensemble dancing amplifying the beauty and romance of its Schoenberg score. Completing the programme is The Strange Charm of Mother Nature, inspired by the science of the cosmos. Dancers fizz with the energy of the miniscule particles that create life, the universe and everything, to music by Bach and Stravinsky.

BSL SIGNED PERF Thu 11 Feb 7.30pm

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Photo: Tristram Kenton

FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW CHAPTER- FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER,SHE WROTE BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THE CLASSIC THRILLER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

ROBERT DAWS AMY ROBBINS ROBERT DUNCAN SUSAN PENHALIGON STEVEN PINDER LUCY DIXON AND

BEN NEALON IN A MURDER MYSTERY BY THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE ‘ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DETECTIVE SHOWS OF ALL TIME’ THE TELEGRAPH DIRECTOR

ROY MARSDEN Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link, whose work includes the mystery series Murder, She Wrote and Columbo. The star cast includes leading stage and TV actor Robert Daws, best known for The Royal and Outside Edge, and his wife and co-star from The Royal, Amy Robbins, who also starred in Blood Brothers in the West End; and from the record breaking Agatha Christie Theatre Company, Robert Duncan, best known for Drop the Dead Donkey, Susan Penhaligon who starred in the gripping drama Bouquet of Barbed Wire, Steven Pinder from Brookside, Lucy Dixon from Waterloo Road and Ben Nealon from ITV’s award winning Soldier Soldier. Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...

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THE AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY AND WEST END HIT

STARRING

LISA MAXWELL (Loose Women, The Bill)

PETER QUILTER

THE JUDY GARLAND STORY Join Judy as she makes her explosive London comeback at the height of the swinging sixties. This fiercely funny and emotionally charged play finds the once glittering star sparring with her new fiancé, her devoted accompanist and her own demons. Filled with Garland’s legendary tenacity, razor sharp wit and a voice we only hear once in a generation. Featuring Garland’s most memorable songs: The Man That Got Away, Come Rain Or Come Shine, The Trolley Song and, of course, Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ THE TIMES

DAILY EXPRESS

SUNDAY EXPRESS

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘ONE OF THE GREATEST MUSICAL PERFORMANCES I HAVE EVER WITNESSED’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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THE INDEPENDENT

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Quotes from previous productions

tOm chamBerS

S TA R R I N G

LAURA ROGERS

‘COWARD’S MASTERPIECE’ THE INDEPENDENT

CHARLOTTE RITCHIE (Call the Midwife)

RICHARD TEVERSON (Downton Abbey)

‘TWO HOURS OF COMIC BLISS’ T H E DA I LY T E L E G R A P H

Directed by Tom Attenborough Written by Noël Coward A major new production of Noël Coward’s best-loved and multi-award-winning comedy. This glittering production of one of the greatest plays of all time, includes Olivier Award-nominated TV and stage star TOM CHAMBERS (star of Top Hat the musical and Strictly Come Dancing winner) as the lovable and charming Elyot and Laura Rogers (Tipping the Velvet) as the unconventional and vivacious Amanda. Also starring Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife, Fresh Meat and Siblings) and Richard Teverson (Downton Abbey). An elegant evening of wit and glamour that bubbles with sex and promises to be a deliciously delectable and unforgettable classic. Quotes from previous productions

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LESLEY JOSEPH ‘A CRACKING NEW PRODUCTION’ (NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE) of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Aylesbury for one week only, starring Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search. With its award-winning book and score, this stunning musical ‘PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS’ (THE NORTHERN ECHO) and includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. ‘A SHOW NO ONE SHOULD MISS’ (DAILY POST)

YOU CAN BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT YOU’LL LOVE IT!

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER (ON CARMEN)

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

BIZET CARMEN

STARRING THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ROMANIAN MEZZO LIZA KADELNIK* SEVILLE COMES TO AYLESBURY WITH THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN! A spectacular dance sequence by Caspian the stallion ridden by Joe Butcher, unforgettable arias and the march of the Toreadors. This dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song. The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. Passion and sexual jealousy lead Carmen to her death. Featuring a rescue donkey Sung in French with English surtitles

JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUS STARRING THE INTERNATIONAL SOPRANOS MARIA TONINA AND ALYONA KISTENYOVA*

A brand new Ellen Kent production - spectacular, traditional and lavish Ellen Kent’s critically-acclaimed Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere in 2006. This unique version includes two champagne fountains, two bats, a mystery celebrity guest and an introduction of some scenes from the Russian Die Fledermaus which are unique to this production. Die Fledermaus will be sung in English with a translation by Ellen Kent - do not miss! Sung in English with English surtitles* Cast subject to change

‘A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINING EVENING AS LIGHT AS ANY CHAMPAGNE BUBBLE’ THE STAGE (ON DIE FLEDERMAUS)

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THE BRAND NEW TOM JONES MUSICAL

THEATR NA NÓG PRESENTS A TNN PRODUCTION

‘CLEVER, PACEY, SASSY AND SEXY’ ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE

Step back in time to the dance halls, working men’s clubs and recording studios of the ‘60s where the legend of Tom Jones was born: a Valley’s boy with a heart-stopping voice who dreamed of making the big time, no matter what it took. This inspirational story of self-belief and determination is performed live on stage by a phenomenal cast of actors and musicians, celebrating an ordinary man with an extraordinary talent who became a superstar on a world stage. Featuring hits of the era including Ghost Riders in the Sky, Spanish Harlem and Lucille, we track Tom’s climb to stardom. Ending with some of the hits that made him one of the most charismatic stars of the day: It’s Not Unusual, Delilah, Green, Green Grass of Home, What’s New Pussycat and more.

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Age Guidance 12+ (No under 2s). Contains strong language.

THE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION

★★★★

‘TUGS AT THE HEARTSTRINGS’ GUARDIAN

★★★★

‘ENCHANTING’ INDEPENDENT

★★★★ ‘SPELLBINDING MAGIC.

TENDER AND TRAUMATIC, POIGNANT AND POWERFUL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

★★★★ ‘IT ENDS AS CHILDREN’S

THEATRE SHOULD. ADULTS AUDIBLY SNIVELLING AND CHILDREN BREATHLESSLY ATTENTIVE’

TIMES

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The Olivier award-winning Chichester Festival Theatre production of Goodnight Mister Tom returns to the stage starring David Troughton (The Archers). Now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart-warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London. Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and commended for the Carnegie Medal, Goodnight Mister Tom is now a worldwide literary favourite and BAFTA award-winning TV film (starring John Thaw), and continues to inspire audiences and bring generations together.

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IT’S TIME TO RE-START THE PARTY!

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

★★★★★ ‘FRESH, SUBVERSIVE, ESSENTIAL’ DAILY TELEGRAPH SEP 2015

★★★★★

‘IT ROCKS!’

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

STARRING

DIANA VICKERS

BEN FREEMAN

PAUL CATTERMOLE

(Little Voice, X Factor) AS JANET

(Wicked, Emmerdale) AS BRAD

(S Club 7) AS EDDIE/DR SCOTT

LIAM TAMNE

WITH (Phantom of the Opera, The Voice) AS FRANK N FURTER DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking tour, live cinema screening and television broadcasts around the world, Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT, BE IT!

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THE HIT WEST END AND BROADWAY SHOW!

The international hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is coming to Aylesbury! Seen by over one million people worldwide, Let It Be has established itself as one of the West End’s most popular shows and continues to delight audiences across the globe, having recently performed to audiences in Germany, Japan, Moscow and France. Let It Be showcases the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces. The show is packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits including: Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! The music defined a generation, captured the hearts and ideals of millions, and now you can relive it as Let It Be comes to Aylesbury!

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A MAGNIFICENT NEW PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC MUSICAL

‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION’ DAILY ECHO

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

A NEW PRODUCTION OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC MUSIC BY

LYRICS BY

RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II BOOK BY

HOWARD AND RUSSEL LINDSAY CROUSE

‘BRILLIANT AND ENTERTAINING’

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THE MAIL

THE GAZETTE

‘A REAL JOY’

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THE STAGE

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the worldfamous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll. The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long Farewell, and of course, The Sound of Music. Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com

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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE MURDER MYSTERY

‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES

STARRING

The international award-winning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago, comes to Aylesbury starring West End and EastEnders actor John Partridge as Billy Flynn.

The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest-running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances in London. This record-breaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand in 2016 starring Louise Jameson (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Doc Martin) as Mrs Boyle.

Based on events in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

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

It would be a crime to miss it.

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.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.

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FROM THE PRODUCERS OF PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ The sell-out smash-hit That’s Entertainment is a dazzling song and dance extravaganza paying homage to the greatest composers of our time including music by Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, as well as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter from films such as High Society, Singin’ in the Rain, Some Like it Hot, South Pacific and many more. With glorious costumes, sumptuous music and an award-winning cast of singers and dancers, this is sure to be the feel good show of the summer. TUE 26 - SAT 30 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C S E G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY FAIRPORT CONVENTION

TUE 2 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone Credited with originating the British folk-rock genre, Fairport Convention will be playing a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and new material from their most recent album. Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music an evening with Fairport Convention is sure to surprise and delight you.

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

WED 3 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.75* £26.65 online/phone

The world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show returns for an epic musical journey through the exciting sound of the ’60s London blues scene to the staggering success of the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. Enjoy all the classic hits live including Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Everywhere and many more.

LET’S TWIST AGAIN

THU 4 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £18.50* £21.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Details p34 Get ready for great music, fun and laughter with the hits of Elvis, Dusty, Lulu, The Beatles, Sandie Shaw, Frankie Valli and many more. Re-live the fabulous songs of a magical Rock ’n’ Roll era, with your host, ‘Big’ Tony Tremendo, stunning live band The Twisters, and some of the highest rated performers in the land. Prepare to twist again!

JETHRO 40 YEARS THE JOKER

FRI 5 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.25* £24.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Limited availability G Details p34 A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius.

CLARE TEAL AND HER MINI BIG BAND

SAT 6 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24* £26.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G Details p34 The UK’s Queen of Swing, award-winning jazz singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal promises a sparkling evening of feel-good music. Inspired by the greats including Ella Fitzgerald and Doris Day, and played by the very best, listen to unexpected jewels alongside swing standards and some of Clare’s own impressive compositions.

ANTON AND ERIN JUST GOTTA DANCE

SUN 7 FEB 3pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off (A & B), £5 off (C & D) TICKETS FROM £29.50 £33.40 online/phone Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple Anton du Beke and Erin Boag with a thrilling new show. Featuring exciting new choreography, sparkling costumes, vocalist Lance Ellington, and 25-piece show band performing timeless music from the golden age, with hits including Fever, Too Darn Hot and Lullaby of Broadway.

BIG COUNTRY IN CONCERT

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE MEMBERS AND KIRK BRANDON (SPEAR OF DESTINY AND THEATRE OF HATE) SAT 20 FEB 8pm TICKETS FROM £25* £27.90 online/phone Big Country celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and No. 1 hit albums, performing classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home, Fields of Fire, In A Big Country, Chance, Wonderland, Look Away and The Teacher.

THE DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE

FRI 25 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27.75* £30.65 online/phone Featuring former Dire Straits members Chris White (on saxophone) and Chris Whitten (on drums). The Dire Straits Experience re-create hits including: Sultan of Swing, Brother In Arms, Money For Nothing, Walk of Life, Tunnel of Love, Romeo and Juliet, So Far Away and many more, in all their spirit, grandeur and aching beauty. www.direstraitsexperience.com

SUPERSLAM WRESTLING

SAT 26 MAR 6pm TICKETS FROM £15.25* £18.15 online/phone C F Details p34 Superslam Wrestling comes to Aylesbury for a massive Easter Extravaganza of top American stars facing the best of British in family fun action not to be missed. There is also the opportunity to buy a back stage pass on the night to meet the stars of this great event!

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

TUE 29 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.75* £29.65 online/phone EARLY BIRD OFFER £2 off if booked before 31 Dec ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G Details p34 This 10th birthday party celebrates the legend of the Supremes, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie to name a few, with glittering costumes, dazzling dance moves, superb musicianship, a huge cast and 36 classics. www.easytheatres.com

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY TAP FACTORY

WED 30 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19.50* £23.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A) £3 off (B & C) C G F Details p34 Tap Factory is urban percussion, macho tap dancing and athletic dance. This highly exciting, tremendously visual show features the world’s best tap dancers and international musicians as they blend the art of dance, comedy, and acrobatics to set your pulses racing. Be amazed and thrilled by this high octane spectacular show. ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END AND BROADWAY HIT

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY STARRING JODIE PRENGER

THU 31 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50* £27.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Details p34 Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger steps into this iconic musical, featuring a wonderful original score including the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me On A Sunday.

G4 BACK FOR GOOD

SUN 10 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28.75* £31.65 online/phone G Details p34 Having reunited after seven years away from the spotlight, G4 are Back For Good. Due to the overwhelming demand, G4 are delighted to return to the stage in 2016 with their new and exciting tour, to further showcase their flawless vocals. Join G4 in what promises to be yet another spellbinding performance. www.g4official.com

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

TUE 26 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19* £21.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G Details p34 Brand new show for 2016! Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold-out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS THE ORBISON STORY

THU 28 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to legend Roy Orbison. He’s stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Join Barry and his special guests as they celebrate the Big O’s 80th birthday in this brand new production.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

FRI 29 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23* £25.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Details p34 The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continues to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocal deliveries has won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more!

A VISION OF ELVIS

SAT 30 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.25* £24.15 online/phone C E G Details p34 A Vision Of Elvis comes to Aylesbury to bring Elvis fans old and new a night not to be missed. On stage, Rob Kingsley and his spectacular live 10-piece band leaves the audience in no doubt that they are witnessing a truly authentic Elvis show. So if you’re looking for an excuse to party then A Vision Of Elvis is definitely for you!

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

THU 12 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25.50* £28.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G Details p34 It’s exotic, it’s erotic, it’s a thrill-a-minute frolic! Reserve your seat for one fun-filled night only with Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza. Prepare to gasp in astonishment and party like you’ve never partied before in this action-packed romp that everyone’s talking about. We dare you to come! Over 18s only

SOUL LEGENDS THE FEEL GOOD SHOW OF THE YEAR

FRI 13 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24.75* £27.65 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G Details p34

Direct from the USA, the music of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White and more. Amazing performers, choreography and costumes revive Respect, Soul Man, Sex Machine, River Deep Mountain High, Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My Everything, I Feel Good and more. www.easytheatres.com

RUSSELL WATSON SONGS FROM THE HEART

SAT 14 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £29.50* £32.40 online/phone The UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time returns to the stage with his brand new show, featuring a stunning collection of our best-loved songs. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances. ‘HE SINGS LIKE PAVAROTTI, AND ENTERTAINS THE AUDIENCE LIKE SINATRA’ NY TIMES

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

SUN 22 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £18.50* £21.40 online/phone This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along and dancing in the aisles. It stars some of the finest actor-musicians whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock. Make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has fans the world over saying: ‘I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUDDY!’.

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE WED 25 MAY 1pm & 4pm THU 26 MAY 10am & 1pm TICKETS FROM £11.25* £13.15 online/phone UNDER 16s £2 off F Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Aylesbury in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

‘A ROLLICKING, ALL SINGING, DANCING INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘A TREAT FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE’S EYES AND EARS’ DAILY EXPRESS www.peppapiglive.com

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

FRI 27 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Details p34 The legendary Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring the very best Blues, Motown, Soul & Comedy from both Blues Brothers movies including classic hits from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more!

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

SAT 28 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £18.50* £21.40 online/phone C G Details p34 The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! The Johnny Cash Roadshow returns featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John. Now an even bigger show than ever, introducing the Carter Sisters and brass section the JC Horns accompanied by emotive screen visuals. This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL

WED 1 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24* £27.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £4.50 off C Details p34 Starring Linda Nolan, this hilarious and uplifting show is packed full of one-liners about hot flushes and memory loss, backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of parody versions of pop classics. Don’t miss this all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

SUN 5 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50* £26.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Details p34 Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special! Featuring a fantastic new line-up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy. ‘THIS SHOW JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER’ THE TELEGRAPH

JIMMY CARR

THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR TUE 7 JUN 8pm TICKETS FROM £28.75* £31.65 online/phone Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment.

BOBBY DAVRO

WED 8 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.75* £25.65 online/phone After coming fourth in this year’s Celebrity Big Brother Bobby Davro will once again be hitting the road with his brand new show. Bobby is one of the country’s greatest entertainers after gaining popularity from the ’80s with TV shows such as Bobby Davro on the Box and Bobby Davro’s TV Annual. Guaranteed to be a funny night out.

KILLER QUEEN

THU 9 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24.75* £27.65 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C E G Details p34 Killer Queen’s expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have earned them title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe, Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live. ‘NOT TO BE MISSED’ EDITOR, OFFICIAL BRIAN MAY WEBSITE

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR SHOW FRI 10 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17* £19.90 online/phone CHILDREN FREE Band C

Purveyors of cool perform the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis all totally live - Come Fly With Me, Mack The Knife, King Of The Road, Under My Skin, Sway, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me to the Moon & That’s Amore. Always a fun night out! ‘MAGNIFICENT’ BBC www.ratpack.biz

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

SAT 11 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.25* £26.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Details p34 The international smash-hit ABBA and Bee Gees concert all new spectacular show. Its lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship have entertained for longer than ABBA in their prime. Featuring the UK’s No.1 Bee Gees revue, hits include: Mamma Mia, Stayin’ Alive, Dancing Queen, Night Fever, How Deep Is Your Love and Super Trouper.

CHAPLIN THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN STORY

SUN 26 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £12.50* £15.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off (Prem & A) £4 off (B & C) C G E Details p34 Chaplin - The Charlie Chaplin Story is a heart-warming and powerful musical tale of the first true British icon of cinema. Featuring an all-star West End cast including Steven Arnold (Ashley Peacock, Coronation Street), Nicole Farraday (Bad Girls, Emmerdale).

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A MUSICAL BY RARE PRODUCTIONS YOUTH THEATRE

THU 14 - SAT 16 JAN 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £14.25* £16.15 online/phone C Details p34 This enduringly popular musical includes well-known songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself and As Long As He Needs Me, all delivered by a very talented cast of young people aged between 8 & 21.

ACTIVATE YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL

MON 30 & TUE 31 MAY 7pm TICKETS FROM £13* £14.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C Details p34 The popular youth dance showcase returns with performances from young people from across the Vale of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and the wider South East, performing dance styles from contemporary to street, with everything in between.

SHOWS IN OUR SECOND SPACE VIVA NEIL DIAMOND

FEB 19 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £15* £16.50 online/phone In 1966, Neil Diamond’s first hits smashed into the world’s music charts. To celebrate the icon’s 50 year recording career the UK’s very own ‘voice of Neil’ Bob Drury (The Neil Diamond Story) takes to the road with Viva Neil Diamond, a brand new one-man stage show simply bursting with Neil Diamond gems. Enjoy all the hits once more!

SIMON EVANS IN THE MONEY

FRI 29 APR 7pm TICKETS FROM £15.50* £17.05 online/phone Star of BBC One’s Live at the Apollo, Simon Evans, has been immersing himself in economics like a pig immersing itself in organic cleansing elements. He has unpicked why mass spectrometers reveal Americans to literally be made of corn, and as usual the whole thing deteriorates swiftly into a heartfelt rant about his children.

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH PSYCHIC

TONY STOCKWELL

THU 9 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20.25* £23.15 online/phone For more than 25 years Tony Stockwell has demonstrated his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones. Compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous, Tony hopes that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience.

WATERSIDE EVENTS CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

5, 12 & 18 DEC 7.30pm - Late TICKETS £20 Dance the night away and celebrate the festive season in sparkling style at the Waterside’s Christmas Party Nights. With a disco, photo booth and chocolate fountain, this is the perfect excuse to indulge in the festive spirit. Grab your friends, colleagues and anyone wanting a fun-filled festive evening. Over 18s

PANTO PARTIES (THROUGHOUT PANTO SEASON) FRI 11 DEC - SUN 3 JAN TICKETS £10 PER PERSON

Whether you want to treat the family or enjoy a works’ do with a difference, our panto parties cater for 10 - 25 people, and include snack platters and a special delivery of ice cream by our very own, Christmas Quackers. You’ll have more festive fun than you can shake a knapsack at! Contact our Events Team on 01296 745130 for details.

BIG BAND DANCE NIGHT

FEATURING THE DOWN FOR THE COUNT SWING ORCHESTRA FRI 8 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS £18* £20.90 online/phone Big Band Dance Night and The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra return to the Waterside for another celebration of Big Band and Swing music. See the auditorium transformed into a dancehall and hear a huge variety of music great for swing, jive, ballroom and Latin dancing, or spectate from the Circle. A night not to be missed!

SILVER WHEELS ROLLER DISCO

SAT 9 JAN SPECTATOR TICKETS FROM £1.50* £3.40 online/phone SKATER TICKETS FROM £6* £7.90 online/phone Learn to Skate Session 10.30am General Skate 2pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm Over 18s Only Session 8.30pm Back due to popular demand with a skating session for everyone, join Silver Wheels for laser lights, DJ sets and a fun environment for all. Tickets include skate hire - or bring your own. Get your skates on!

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

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TICKETS £15 * £16.50 online/phone ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA SEASON

THE MIKADO THU 3 DEC 6.45pm THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (ENCORE) THU 7 JAN 6.45pm THE MAGIC FLUTE WED 9 MAR 6.45pm NATIONAL THEATRE SEASON

JANE EYRE THU 8 DEC 6.45pm LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES THU 28 JAN 6.45pm AS YOU LIKE IT THU 25 FEB 6.45pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE

THE NUTCRACKER (BALLET) WED 16 DEC 7.15pm LA TRAVIATA (OPERA) THU 4 FEB 2016 6.45pm BORIS GODUNOV (OPERA) MON 21 MAR 2016 7.15pm OPERA AUSTRALIA

AIDA ON SYDNEY HARBOUR (ENCORE) THU 21 JAN 6.45pm PLEASE NOTE THAT ENCORE SCREENINGS ARE NOT SCREENED LIVE

The hottest Comedy Club in town brings you the finest comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit! DAN ATKINSON ANDREW BIRD + MATT RICHARDSON* FRI 8 JAN

MATT REES KEVIN MCCARTHY + SPECIAL GUEST * FRI 12 FEB

GAVIN WEBSTER ROB DEERING + SPECIAL GUEST * FRI 18 MAR

ROB ROUSE, TOM LUCY + SPECIAL GUEST * FRI 15 APR

MAFF BROWN ANGELA BARNES + SPECIAL GUEST * FRI 6 MAY

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ACCESS FOR ALL FAMILY THEATRE CLUB SAT 5 & SAT 12 DEC In our Second Space

FREE TODDLER - 6 YEARS WITH PARENTS & GUARDIANS 9.30 - 10.30am FREE 7 - 12 YEARS WITH PARENTS & GUARDIANS 11am - 12pm Join us for some free fun with our theatre workshops for the whole family! Run by Flametree Productions and Aylesbury Waterside Theatre enjoy storytelling and a chance to discover the world of theatre with your family. Places must be booked online, please book one space per person attending. Book online, at the Box Office or 0844 871 7607 (calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge).

RAMBERT THE 3 DANCERS PLUS OTHER WORKS THU 11 FEB

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK WITH THE COMPANY 6.30pm In our Second Space SIGNED PERFORMANCE 7.30pm To book tickets please call 0844 871 7677 (calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Box Office in the venue. Please inform Box Office at time of booking of your access requirements.

DISABLED ACCESS DAY PRIVATE LIVES SAT 12 MAR

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre are supporting Disabled Access Day on Sat 12 Mar 2016 with a series of performances and events breaking down access barriers to the theatre and the performance of Private Lives:

12th March 2016

FREE ARTS & CRAFTS SENSORY EXPERIENCE 9.30am - 12pm In our Second Space FREE TOUCH TOUR 11am - 12pm AUDIO DESCRIBED & CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE 2.30pm For more information on our Disabled Access Day events and to book tickets please call 0844 871 7677 (calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Box Office in the venue. Please inform Box Office at time of booking of your access requirements.

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BOOKING INFORMATION AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE Exchange Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UG CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTRE 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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 atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee) IN PERSON (bkg and transaction fees may apply) 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 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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. PRICING ATG operates a dynamic pricing model, Dynamic ticket pricing is based on factors such as demand and availability, the price of a ticket can go up and or down at any given point during an event’s on-sale period. As a result you might find that prices are higher or lower than you expected. Up-to-date prices for all events at our venues can continue to be found at www.atgtickets.com ACCESS BOOKINGS 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone

company’s access charge.

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 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge (textphone users). 18002 0844 871 7677 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge (standard phone users).

For further info, please log on to www.textrelay.org 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.

For an audio CD of this brochure. Please contact marketingawt@ theambassadors.com or call 0844 871 7677. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

For other information and advance booking please call the Customer Contact Centre on 0844 871 7677 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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

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

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 Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes towards venue improvements and this amount is included in the ticket price. Please check with Box Office for further 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. ATG THEATRE CARD MEMBERSHIP 0844 871 7633 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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. 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 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge , 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

seats are available to hire for £6 from our cloakroom including a returnable deposit of £5.

range of prices on offer call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 7614 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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.

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. Booster

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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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury HP20 1UG AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP LTD Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with 45 venues in Britain, the US and Australia. ATG is among the most prolific and internationally recognised award-winning theatre producers in the world with co-productions in the UK, New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s portfolio of West End theatres includes the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 and 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG owns ACE Theatrical Group (ACE), which specialises in the operation, design, development and construction of

world class, live performance venues throughout North America. ATG is leaseholder of and manages the Theatre Royal, Sydney, one of the city’s premier venues and ATG’s first theatre in the Asia Pacific region. ATG has regional theatres in Aylesbury, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Bromley, Edinburgh, Folkestone, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Richmond, Southport, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Torquay, Wimbledon, Woking and York. ATG currently has offices in London, New York, Sydney, Mannheim and Cologne. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Oresteia, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Inala, Love Me Tender, Macbeth, The Hothouse, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky

Horror Show, South Pacific, All New People, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls. ATG has various production company initiatives/partnerships including Jerry Mitchell Productions, Theatre Royal Brighton Productions and Jamie Lloyd Productions. ATG also owns family entertainment and pantomime company, First Family Entertainment (FFE). ATG has a group partner company Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP), a West End and Broadway production company responsible for some of the most successful theatre productions in London and on Broadway in recent years. ATG is the majority shareholder of BB Group, a leading producer and promoter of premium live entertainment in Europe with a particular strength in touring musicals and dance productions throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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