Aylesbury Waterside Theatre - Summer 2016 by ATG Tickets

THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY & WEST END MUSICAL HIT MON 11 - SAT 16 JUL

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WELCOME SUMMER 2016 Welcome to our forthcoming programme of shows and events at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. I recently joined the theatre team as General Manager and am thoroughly enjoying my role in this beautiful venue. The flexibility of the spaces continues to impress me and is something we are looking to develop with a growing number of events ranging from Roller Discos, Dance Nights and Live Screenings to private hires for parties, conferences and exhibitions. Our 6th year is shaping up to be jam-packed with West End productions, must-see live music gigs, stunning plays and lots of familiar faces from the comedy scene. With a huge offering of family productions too, there’s plenty to see for all tastes and ages. Brand new musical Tom: A Story of Tom Jones tells the story of the Valley’s boy and his climb to stardom, whilst family favourite The Sound of Music revisits the popular story of the Von Trapp family. Cult classic, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show returns with post-show party nights available after weekend performances, and the ultimate celebration of The Beatles makes its Waterside debut in May with Let It Be. Alongside the return of Friars Aylesbury bringing back King Crimson, we are also delighted to be welcoming The Proclaimers, ex-Marillion frontman Fish in his 30th Anniversary Tour, and some of the best musical tributes on the circuit including The Illegal Eagles, The Johnny Cash Roadshow and Killer Queen. With musical celebrations also in store with The Simon and Garfunkel Story, The Chicago Blues Brothers and Buddy Holly and the Cricketers, make sure you don’t miss out on any of our one-night-only shows. This season’s comedy offering includes names such as Jimmy Carr, Al Murray and Sean Lock, and of course our ever-popular monthly Comedy Club. Live Screenings continue to be broadcast in our Second Space alongside more intimate productions including an evening of mediumship with psychic Tony Stockwell, and music courtesy of the Ian English Boodlum Band.

Young theatregoers will not want to miss the charming Goodnight Mister Tom and the nasty but entertaining Horrible Histories. Perfect for pre-school ages is the loveable Peppa Pig, and best-selling children’s book Aliens Love Underpants will be coming to life live on stage in the Summer Holidays. We are really pleased to announce the launch of our new Ambassador Lounge in the Cartwright Room. Elegant and sophisticated, the Ambassador Lounge offers the opportunity to enjoy refreshments in a private environment, available ninety minutes before your show starts and during the interval; table service, complimentary snacks and a cloakroom are all part of this exclusive experience. Perfect for marking a special occasion or for simply indulging in a luxury setting during your visit. And remember, if you enjoy coming to the theatre on a regular basis, you can save money alongside many other benefits by becoming an ATG Theatre Card member. On behalf of myself and the team, we look forward to welcoming you and hope you have a wonderful time with us.

Lee Duffy General Manger

SUNNY AFTERNOON TUE 27 SEP SAT 1 OCT

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK THE BRAND NEW TOM JONES MUSICAL

CONTENTS TOM

THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE

GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

LET IT BE

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE

NORTHERN BALLET JANE EYRE

THEATR NA NÓG PRESENTS A TNN PRODUCTION

NORTHERN BALLET TORTOISE & THE HARE

HORRIBLE HISTORIES

THE MOUSETRAP

CHICAGO

SHADOWLANDS

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

DIRTY DANCING

SUNNY AFTERNOON

ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

ALADDIN

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

PARTY NIGHTS

AND MORE

WATERSIDE EVENTS

SECOND SPACE

LIVESCREEN

COMEDY CLUB

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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. 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.

‘CLEVER, PACEY, SASSY AND SEXY’ ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE

TUE 5 - SAT 9 APR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE

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OLIVIER AWARD-WINNER

★★★★

‘POIGNANT AND HEARTWARMING A GREAT FAMILY SHOW’TIMES ‘A WONDERFUL FAMILY SHOW FOR OLDER CHILDREN AS WELL AS GROWN-UPS NEARLY ALL OF WHOM WILL END UP SNIFFLING BY THE END’ SUNDAY MIRROR

TUE 12 - SAT 16 APR Tue - Sat eves 7pm Wed & Thu mats 1.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm

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 world-wide literary favourite and BAFTA award-winning TV film (starring John Thaw), and continues to inspire audiences and bring generations together.

OVER 60s & STUDENTS MIDWEEK MATINEE OFFER £17.50 Wed & Thu 1.30pm (A - C) £19.40 online/phone FAMILY TICKETS FROM £30 £37.60 online/phone 4 tickets, maximum 2 adults C G S F See page 34 TICKETS FROM £12.50 £14.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

ST & E I X E S E H T L L I HHHH ST

T S E I N FUN H

S H O W IN

T OWN

EV ENIN G STANDA RD

STARRING

DIANA VICKERS

(Little Voice, X Factor) AS JANET

BEN FREEMAN

(Wicked, Emmerdale) AS BRAD

PAUL CATTERMOLE (S Club 7) AS EDDIE/DR SCOTT WITH

STEVE PUNT

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

(Punt & Dennis) AS THE NARRATOR AND

LIAM TAMNE

(Phantom of the Opera, The Voice) AS FRANK N FURTER MON 18 - SAT 23 APR Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm AFTER SHOW PARTIES! See page 29 for details C G Details page 34 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!

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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!

MON 2 - SAT 7 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £17.50 £20.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION.

FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’ DAILY ECHO

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS A NEW PRODUCTION OF

MUSIC BY

LYRICS BY

RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II BOOK BY

HOWARD LINDSAY

AND

RUSSEL CROUSE

‘LUCY O’BYRNE IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF’ THE SCOTSMAN

LUCY O’BYRNPEIN

RUNNER-U THE VOICE 2015 AS MARIA

‘A REAL JOY’

‘HEAVENLY’

THE STAGE

EVENING NEWS

‘PERFECTION’ THE GAZETTE

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll.

WED 18 - SAT 21 MAY Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 21 May 2.30pm

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Lucy O’Byrne, fresh from her success on BBC1’s The Voice, plays the title role of Maria. She became the competition’s runner-up last year, impressing the nation and chart-topper will.i.am with her stunning vocal range.

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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.

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THE MAIL

Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com. Photos include previous cast

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PEPPA IS BACK IN A BRAND NEW SHOW!

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Aylesbury in a brand new live stage show. 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 - can you guess what it is? 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!

WED 25 MAY 1pm & 4pm THU 26 MAY 10am & 1pm UNDER 16s £2 off (A & B) F See page 34 TICKETS FROM £11.25 £13.15 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Photography by Dan Tsantilis

WORLD CLASS BALLET ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Following the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs and Elves & the Shoemaker and the TV adaptations for CBeebies, Northern Ballet bring their magic to Aesop’s much-loved fable Tortoise & the Hare.

JANE EYRE Join Northern Ballet, a Company renowned for transforming well-known stories into brilliant dance theatre, as they return to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre with Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. The ultimate heroine, Jane Eyre’s journey to overcome the odds is one of literature’s finest love stories. With choreography by Cathy Marston, and music played live by members of Northern Ballet Sinfonia, Northern Ballet’s brilliant dance actors will bring this ultimate tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets to life. Commemorating 200 years since the birth of Charlotte Brontë, this is an unmissable new ballet from dance’s finest storytellers.

EUROPE’S BEST DANCE COMPANY

WINNER OF BEST COMPANY AT THE TAGLIONI EUROPEAN BALLET AWARDS

These child-friendly performances last approximately 40 minutes and are the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre. JANE EYRE FRI 3 & SAT 4 JUN Fri 3 & Sat 4 Jun 7.30pm C G S See page 34 TICKETS FROM £10.50 £12.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

TORTOISE & THE HARE SAT 4 JUN 12.30pm & 2.30pm UNDER 16s £6 FAMILY TICKET £25 (max. 2 adults) C See page 34 TICKETS FROM £8 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

HISTORY WITH THE NASTY BITS LEFT IN!

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories Live On Stage. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

GROOVY GREEKS From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!

INCREDIBLE INVADERS The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns!

GROOVY GREEKS TUE 28 JUN - SAT 2 JUL Tue & Thu 7pm, Wed & Fri 10.30am, Sat 2.30pm INCREDIBLE INVADERS WED 29 JUN - SAT 2 JUL Wed & Thu 1.30pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 10.30am FREE POST-SHOW Q & A Fri 1 Jul 10.30am C G S F See page 34 TICKETS FROM £12.75 £14.65 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £10 off Opening Night (A)

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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE MURDER MYSTERY

STARRING

‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER

MON 4 - SAT 9 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longestrunning show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances. This record-breaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand in 2016 starring Louise Jameson (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Doc Martin) as Mrs Boyle. 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, nerveshredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

C G S See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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www.MousetrapOnTour.com

‘SEXY, SASSY, SULTRY, SEDUCTIVE, SENSUAL,SLINKY, SOPHISTICATED’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

‘THE SEXIEST MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘MAKES ALL OTHER MUSICALS LOOK TAME’ DAILY EXPRESS The international award-winning Broadway and West End musical, Chicago, comes to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre for 1 week only starring West End and EastEnders actor and Celebrity Big Brother star John Partridge (Cats, A Chorus Line, Miss Saigon, Starlight Express) as Billy Flynn. Based on real life events back 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. 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. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin - it would be a crime to miss it.

MON 11 - SAT 16 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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★★★★ ‘STEPHEN BOXER PORTRAYS C.S. LEWIS

WITH QUIET BRILLIANCE AND TENDERNESS’ THE TIMES

BIRDSONG PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH GUILDFORD’S YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE PRESENT

DIRECTED BY ALASTAIR WHATLEY

STARRING

STEPHEN BOXER AMANDA RYAN DENIS LILL ‘BE MOVED TO LAUGHTER, TO TEARS AND REFLECT ON THE NATURE OF LOVE’ ESSENTIAL SURREY

★★★★★

‘A LOVELY STORY AND VERY POIGNANT’ THE GUILDFORD DRAGON

Best Play award-winner Shadowlands, is a beautiful and moving drama about life and loss, but ultimately, love. Starring Stephen Boxer (Humans, The Iron Lady, Doctors) as C.S. Lewis, Amanda Ryan (The Forsyte Saga) and Denis Lill (Only Fools and Horses and The Royal) and, this West End and Broadway hit, hailed as one of the most extraordinary love stories of our time, is the true tale of C.S. Lewis - Oxford don and author of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters - and American poet Joy Davidman. Living as a distinguished, academic bachelor in Oxford, life is comfortable and certain for C.S Lewis. But then the unexpected happens - he falls in love. This tender and tragic tale is brought to you by the producers of Birdsong and Flare Path and promises to be both emotional and uplifting.

MON 18 - SAT 23 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £10 off Opening Night (Prem & A), £5 off Tue - Thu perfs and Sat mat (Prem, A & B)

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THE GREATEST HITS OF THE 40s & 50s

AN ALL-SINGING, ALL-DANCING EXTRAVAGANZA - PURE DELIGHT From the producers of the sell-out smash hit Puttin’ On The Ritz comes a dazzling song and dance extravaganza bringing you a sparkling all-singing, all-dancing feel-good show featuring the biggest hits of the 40s & 50s - live on stage. Special guest star is the much-loved stage and TV personality Ruthie Henshall. Ruthie’s multi-award winning career has seen her star in the most popular West End musicals of the past thirty years including Cats, Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Chicago. With glorious costumes, sumptuous music and an award-winning cast of singers and dancers, this spectacular show will have you tapping your feet, clapping your hands and singing along.

‘THE AUDIENCE ENJOYED EVERY SECOND OF THIS TOE-TAPPING MUSICAL SPECTACULAR’ USA PRESS

WONDERFUL SONGS, BEAUTIFUL DANCE - A BREATHTAKING SHOW TUE 26 - SAT 30 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G S See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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A CHARMING, KOOKY AND HILARIOUS 1950S MUSICAL SCI-FI SPOOF FROM THE PRODUCERS OF AVENUE Q EW BRAND N ION PRODUCT 6 FOR 201

STARRING

RHYDIAN ROBERTS Seymour Krelborn, the assistant at Mushnik’s Flower Shop in downtrodden Skid Row, becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers a strange and exotic plant. He names it Audrey II in order to impress glamorous Audrey, the colleague he’s secretly in love with. Audrey II quickly starts to wilt, putting Seymour’s job and dream future with Audrey at risk. Accidentally pricking his finger, Seymour discovers Audrey II needs a little more than plant food to thrive. The plant grows into a bad-tempered, foul-mouthed carnivore whose voracious appetite becomes increasingly difficult to satisfy. How far will Seymour go for the woman of his dreams? With music by the legendary Alan Menken, best known for his numerous Walt Disney film scores, Little Shop of Horrors is a cult film and one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time. Sell A Door Theatre Company, producer behind recent Avenue Q, American Idiot and Footloose UK Tours, present a Theatr Clwyd production of the critically acclaimed musical.

TUE 13 - SAT 17 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm EARLYBIRD OFFER £6 off if booked by Wed 1 Jun C G S F See page 34 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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A Theatre Clwyd Production 2015 - Photography by Catherine Ashmore

‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ THE OBSERVER

★★★★★

‘THE STAGE VERSION OF THE HIT FILM IS ELECTRIC’ BIRMINGHAM MAIL

★★★★★

‘A FABULOUS FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES’ BRISTOL POST

DIRTY DANCING DANCE CLASS SEE PAGE 29 FOR INFO

MON 19 - SAT 24 SEP Mon - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm

THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the record-breaking musical is even better than before in this all-new production. The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns, following two blockbuster West End runs and two hit UK tours, featuring the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

‘LOOKING FOR ECSTASY, DIRTY DANCING DELIVERS’ TIME OUT

PROSECCO OFFER Book 6 or more tickets in Bands A - C and receive a free bottle of Prosecco (Limited availability) C G See page 34 TICKETS FROM £12.50 £15.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

PUCCINI LA BOHÈME One of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include a local brass band, snow effects and Muzetta’s dog will also make an entrance.

‘AUTHENTIC, TENDER AND PASSIONATE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH VERDI AIDA STARRING THE INTERNATIONAL FRENCH SOPRANO OLGA PERRIER The grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas returns in Autumn 2016 to the UK with a stunning new traditional production boasting an impressive new set built by Set-Up Scenery in the UK, who also build sets for the Royal Opera, Covent Garden.

‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ THE INDEPENDENT

VERDI NABUCCO 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.

‘WORTH GOING A LONG WAY TO HEAR’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

LA BOHÈME THU 20 OCT 7.30pm AIDA FRI 21 OCT 7.30pm NABUCCO FRI 3 MAR 2017 7.30pm PACKAGE DEALS * Book 2 operas & save 15% (Prem, A - C) Book 3 operas and save 20% (Prem, A - C) *Available by phone or in person at the Box Office

C G S See page 34 TICKETS FROM £16.50 £20.40 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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All operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles

‘A COLOURFUL AND CONTAGIOUS ROCK MUSICAL THE BEST OF ITS SORT SINCE JERSEY BOYS’ THE TIMES

WIN

BEST NNEERW MU OLIVIERSA ICAL WARD 2015

‘A BLAZING TRIUMPH. I SWEAR YOU’LL GET GOOSEBUMPS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★★

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THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Sunny Afternoon tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new ‘GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL’ (THE TIMES) that will make your spirits soar. With music and lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon’s faultless musicianship and brilliant songs come together for a moving portrayal of The Kinks’ amazing journey during the youthful, rebellious 1960s.

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY G4 BACK FOR GOOD

SUN 10 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28.75* £31.65 online/phone G Details p34 G4, the original X Factor stars and multi-platinum selling vocal group, showcase their flawless vocals and trademark harmonies, with their unique take on songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Livin’ on a Prayer, Bring Him Home and Nessun Dorma. With special guests, soprano Alessandra Paonessa and Rock Choir. www.g4official.com

FISH BIDS FAREWELL

30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF MISPLACED CHILDHOOD

MON 11 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone Scottish singer, songwriter and ex-Marillion frontman Fish is performing a run of UK headline shows where he will play Marillion’s 1985 chart-topping album Misplaced Childhood in full for the very last time, ahead of releasing his final-ever album next year.

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 band’s definitive sound has won mass audience acclaim. Featuring classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more including a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey.

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY A VISION OF ELVIS

SAT 30 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.25* £24.15 online/phone C 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!

FROM THE JAM

SUN 8 MAY 8pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone From the Jam and special guests Nine Below Zero promise to give the public what it wants in this exclusive show. Reunited R&B masters Nine Below Zero will show what gave them cult status before From The Jam, featuring Bruce Foxton, The Jam bassist, and Russell Hastings, perform hits including Town Called Malice and Going Underground.

WOODY SEZ THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE WED 11 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £13.50* £15.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off (Prem & A) £4 off (B & C) C G

Woody Sez captures the heart and spirit of America’s original folk hero Woody Guthrie, who paved the way for Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and more. This soul-stirring musical performed by four amazingly talented actor-musicians, includes over 25 of his classic songs (on more than 20 live acoustic instruments!). A joyous musical portrait.

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 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

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!’.

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 Redding 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.

THE PROCLAIMERS

SUN 29 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £29.75* £32.65 online/phone Twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and in April last year released their 10th album. They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide! Expect to hear the classics Sunshine on Leith, (I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles, Letter From America, I’m on My Way, Life With You, Let’s Get Married and more. www.proclaimers.co.uk

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY 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 (The Nolans), Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders) and Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) this hysterical comedy is set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and their problems with forgetfulness.

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.

KILLER QUEEN

THU 9 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24.75* £27.65 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C 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

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 Saturday night and the lights are low, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is the place to go. Celebrate Dancing Queen’s 40th anniversary in sequin-spangled style. ABBA and Bee Gees hits abound: Super Trouper, Waterloo, Night Fever, Mamma Mia, Stayin’ Alive and more. Have the time of your lives as ABBA’s legacy lives on in concert.

SENSATION CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE WHO

WED 15 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone Sensation will take you on an amazing musical journey, from My Generation to Who Are You via the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia with maximum rhythm and blues. The show features musicians and singers from many West End and touring productions and promises a night of non-stop hits from one of the most influential bands of all time.

JAMIE RAVEN LIVE

SUN 19 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19.75 £22.65 online/phone C F Details p34 Jamie Raven burst into an unsuspecting world during the 2015 series of Britain’s Got Talent. His magic amazed audiences and even made Simon Cowell exclaim; ‘I NOW FINALLY BELIEVE IN MAGIC!’. Since finishing BGT, Jamie headlined in the record-breaking run of The Illusionists in London’s West End and is excited to start on his own tour.

THE BLOCKHEADS

WED 22 JUN 8pm TICKETS FROM £27.25* £30.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off This stunning bill boasts three of the UK’s most exciting ‘live’ acts of the last 4 decades. The Blockheads who started out as the band behind the late Ian Dury, Dr.Feelgood, and Eddie & The Hot Rods. You’re going to need some energy to party with this lot!

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 Details p34 Starring Steven Arnold (Ashley in Coronation Street), Nicole Faraday (Bad Girls, Emmerdale), and a full array of amazing actor-musicians, Chaplin - The Charlie Chaplin Story is a heart-warming and powerful musical tale of the first true British icon of cinema.

ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS

SAT 6 AUG 12.30pm & 3.30pm SUN 7 AUG 11am & 2pm TICKETS FROM £13.75 £15.65 online/phone S G F Details p34 This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. You’ll laugh your PANTS off!

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY JANE McDONALD

MAKING MEMORIES - LIVE IN CONCERT THU 8 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £31* £33.90 online/phone One of the nation’s most-loved entertainers will tour the UK in her brand new show! After receiving 5-star reviews for her performance as Grizabella in Cats, Jane will be introducing Memory into her act. Exciting new medleys and old fan favourites will bring the audience to their feet on this evening of music and laughter.

CHINESE STATE CIRCUS DYNASTY

FRI 9 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone CHILDREN’S TICKETS £11.25* £13.15 online/phone C G F The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus returns in an innovatively spectacular new production Dynasty. Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance suitable for all the family. Showcasing a troupe of 30 award winning Chinese acrobats, dancers and musicians also featuring the legendary Shaolin Warriors.

THE SENSATIONAL 60’s EXPERIENCE

THU 13 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.75* £29.65 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C Details p34 Returning by huge popular demand. Seven legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. This is the must see 60s show for 2016. Step back in time when music was at its very best. Hits include I’m Into Something Good, Out Of Time, You’ve Got Your Troubles, Hippy Hippy Shake plus many more.

THE DREAMBOYS GAZ BEADLE

Featuring (Geordie Shore and Ex On The Beach) WED 19 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £18.75* £21.65 online/phone If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action-packed 2-hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more.

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

THU 27 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £15* £16.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (Prem & A) C G S Details p34 Rossini’s William Tell Overture proclaims the beginning of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s autumn concert. The ‘FABULOUSLY ASSURED AND POETIC SOLOIST’ (THE GUARDIAN) Carolin Widmann joins to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Sibelius’ Symphony No.2 ends the concert in an exhilarating heroic finale.

AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD LET’S GO BACKWARDS TOGETHER

THU 3 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £28.75* £31.65 online/phone Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation’s critically acclaimed bar-based-braveheart, Al Murray - The Pub Landlord embarks on a common sense campaign to re-Great Britain in his brand new show.

MORE MILLER MAGIC

SAT 5 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.50* £24.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Details p34 The 17-piece Astor Big Band and the 6 Astor Singers plus the Strictly Miller Dancers present a host of Glenn Miller No. 1 hits plus the hits of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters and songs from the musicals all in the unmistakable Glenn Miller Style. All Astor Big Band Profits are donated to the RBL Poppy Appeal

SEAN LOCK KEEP IT LIGHT

MON 14 NOV 8pm TICKETS FROM £24.25* £27.15 online/phone Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time.

‘HE JUST LETS THE BRILLIANCE OF HIS MATERIAL DOMINATE THE ROOM’ THE GUARDIAN

OPEN FROM 10AM FAMILY-FRIENDLY LUNCH BRUNCH FREE WI-FI PRE-SHOW BITES AFTERNOON TEA GO ON, TREAT YOURSELF!

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PARTY NIGHTS RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

ROCKY HORROR AFTER-SHOW PARTY FRI 22 & SAT 23 APR 10pm TICKETS £15 * Includes a glass of Prosecco on arrival and Rocky cocktail

It’s time to continue the party! Give yourself over to absolute pleasure and end your night at the theatre with a Rocky Horror After-Show Party. The DJ will undoubtedly drive you insane with timeless classics.

DIRTY DANCING DANCE CLASS

THU 22 SEP 6 - 7pm TICKETS £15 * Includes a glass of Prosecco Ever tried to re-enact the Dirty Dancing dance classics on the disco dance floor? Well, now’s your chance to learn how to do it for real with expert tuition from the Dance Captain from the Dirty Dancing UK tour! The perfect pre-show party. Hens welcome. THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION

Put your eventCentre Stage Much more than just a theatre, our multi-functional venue can accommodate conferences, meetings, Live Screenings and more intimate performances in the Second Space, alongside weddings, workshops and art exhibitions. To make your booking please contact our Events Manager Julie Chitty on 01296 745110 or juliechitty@theambassadors.com

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

SECOND SPACE

THEATRICAL SCREENINGS TICKETS £15 £16.50 online/phone

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN (ENCORE) THU 7 APR 3pm MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE CAR MAN (ENCORE) TUE 26 APR 7.30pm

NT HANGMAN (ENCORE) THU 5 MAY 7pm 15+ ROH FRANKENSTEIN WED 18 MAY 7.15pm RSC HAMLET WED 8 JUN 7pm 12A

ANDRE RIEU’S 2016 MAASTRICHT CONCERT (ON SALE FRI 1 APR)

SAT 23 JUL 7pm & SUN 24 JUL 3pm (ENCORE) 12A

RSC CYMBELINE WED 28 SEP 7pm

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TICKETS £12.50 £13.75 online/phone Ticket includes a free drink*

LABYRINTH FRI 8 APR 7.30pm *Free drinks voucher entitles the bearer to a glass of house wine (125ml), bottle of Carlsberg Beer (275ml), or a bottle of still/sparkling water, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or 7UP.

The hottest Comedy Club in town brings you the finest comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit! ROB ROUSE, TOM LUCY + SPECIAL GUEST * FRI 15 APR

MAFF BROWN ANGELA BARNES + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 6 MAY

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DOORS 7.30PM FIRST ACT 8PM TICKETS FROM £11* £12.10 online / phone

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AND MORE 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.

ENCOUNTERS TRING PARK DANCE SHOW

SUN 3 JUL 7pm TICKETS FROM £16.25 * £19.15 online/phone Tring Park School for the Performing Arts return presenting dancers performing in ballet, contemporary dance and jazz dance from ages 11 - 19. Encounters is accompanied by Dacorum Youth Orchestra, with guest and resident choreographers from Tring Park. An Encounter not to be missed.

WATERSIDE EVENTS NEON DANCE

THU 23 JUN Doors open 7pm Main Event 7.45pm TICKETS £11.25* £13.15 online/phone GOODIE BAG & TICKET £16.25* £18.15 online/phone Neon is coming to the Waterside! The hottest dance fitness event, with a live DJ, dancers, glowsticks, live drummer and a stack of health, beauty and fitness stands. And a bar all night... obviously!

BIG BAND DANCE NIGHT

FEATURING THE DOWN FOR THE COUNT SWING ORCHESTRA FRI 24 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £18* £20.90 online/phone Returning due to popular demand for a celebration of Big Band and Swing music. See the auditorium transformed into a dancehall and hear a variety of music from swing, jive, ballroom and Latin. A night not to be missed!

SILVER WHEELS ROLLER DISCO

SAT 25 JUN SPECTATOR TICKETS FROM £1.50* SKATER TICKETS FROM £7* £8.90 online/phone Learn to Skate Session 10.30am General Skate 2pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm Over 18s Only Session 8.30pm

SHOWS IN OUR SECOND SPACE SIMON EVANS IN THE MONEY

FRI 29 APR 8pm TICKETS FROM £15.50 * £17.05 online/phone Host of BBC Radio 4’s Goes to Market and star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, has been immersing himself in economics for the last couple of years, like a pig immersing itself in organic cleansing elements. He has unpicked why the French don’t want to own their own home (sex, obvs), and why mass spectrometers reveal Americans to literally be made of corn. As usual the whole thing deteriorates swiftly into a heartfelt rant about his children.

THE BOODLUM BAND

FRI 20 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £13.50 * £14.85 online/phone C Details p34 The Boodlum Band returns to the Waterside Second Space with their unique mix of offbeat songs and comedy, and an enviable playlist that includes rock classics, old-time songs, pastiches and pop parodies. With an instrumental line-up that includes ukulele, double bass, washboard and phonofiddle, the Boodlums find humour in the best and worst of popular music!

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH PSYCHIC

TONY STOCKWELL

THU 9 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20.25* £23.15 online/phone 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. Tony hopes that nobody comes away untouched by the experience. Tony Stockwell is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment

CRAZY DIAMOND

SAT 25 JUN 8pm TICKETS FROM £16.25* £17.88 online/phone From the backbone of Floydian Doors, Crazy Diamond is a progressive rock band paying tribute to the music of Pink Floyd. The band’s approach to Floyd’s music is faithful but not reverential. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneity to every performance. The 8-piece band promises all the favourites in this homage to one of the best bands of all time.

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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

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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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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

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