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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by william shakespeare

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APRIL IN PARIS TUE 5 - SAT 9 AUG

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ANNIE GET YOUR GUN TUE 22 - SAT 26 JUL

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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS MON 11 - SAT 16 AUG

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 9 MON 6 - SAT 11 OCT A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WED 10 - SUN 14 SEP

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RIGOLETTO FRI 17 OCT

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MADAMA BUTTERFLY SAT 18 OCT

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LA TRAVIATA SUN 8 FEB

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THE PERFECT MURDER MON 20 - SAT 25 OCT

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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET MON 3 - WED 5 NOV

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THE NUTCRACKER THU 6 - SAT 8 NOV

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BLOOD BROTHERS MON 23 - SAT 28 FEB

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DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTS MON 9 - SAT 14 MAR

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CINDERELLA FRI 12 DEC - SUN 4 JAN

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SPAMALOT MON 13 - SAT 18 APR

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ARCADIA MON 2 - SAT 7 MAR

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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WELCOME AUTUMN 2014 Welcome to our Autumn programme at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. There’s a fantastic season ahead as we announce this year’s panto stars, launch a new Creative Learning initiative and continue to play host to a packed line-up of shows from quality drama and award-winning musicals, to the best touring comedians and an array of one night shows.

We are delighted to see The Globe Theatre On Tour taking to the stage once more with Shakespeare’s ever-popular A Midsummer Night’s Dream; one of his most dramatic, teasing, hilarious and inventive of plays. An all-star cast comprising Rosalind Ayres, Niall Buggy, Nigel Havers and Cherie Lunghi to name just a few, pay us a visit in The Importance of Being Earnest with a plot that fizzles with some of the finest dialogue to be found in theatre, this faithful production will bring Oscar Wilde’s witty masterpiece soaring back to life. Opera returns courtesy of Ellen Kent with Verdi’s Rigoletto and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, and best-selling author Peter James’ dark comedy thriller The Perfect Murder with a cast led by Robert Daws (star of ITV’s The Royal) arrives later in the year.

Ballet fans look out for Moscow City Ballet’s mesmerising performances of The Nutcracker.

The word is out! Returning due to popular demand in this year’s sparkling family pantomime

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN TUE 22 - SAT 26 JUL

Cinderella is Russell Grant, having won the hearts of the Vale two years ago. Russell will be joined by the stunning Suzanne Shaw - former member of Hear’ Say and winner of Dancing On Ice, Aylesbury’s very own Andy Collins and singer/songwriter Holly Brewer. With glittering costumes, bags of audience participation and real-life ponies, make sure you book your ticket for the ball this Christmas.

New for this year, we are proud to be working with Flametree Productions on some exciting projects under our new Open House programme including a Waterside Family Theatre Club and Ensemble, a project aimed at members of the community with access requirements.

Watch this space for more news.

To make your visit truly special, don’t forget to 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 look forward to seeing you this Autumn, and as always, welcome your feedback and suggestions, please contact me on elizabethadlingtonawt@theambassadors.com.

Elizabeth Adlington Area Theatre Manager

TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MASTERPIECE BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

STARRING

MARTI PELLOW AS CHE

MADALENA ALBERTO AS EVA PERON

LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, Evita features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.

West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow joins the cast of Evita. The Wet Wet Wet frontman and music legend will take on the role of Che.

★★★★★ ‘A MONUMENTAL SHOW’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘BREATHTAKING’ THE STAGE

MON 14 - SAT 19 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night (Prem, A - C)

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Please note, Marti Pellow will not perform on Sat 19 July performances

FROM THE PRODUCERS WHO BROUGHT YOU THE HIT COMEDYSEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN PAUL TYRER & JAMIE CLARK FOR APRIL IN PARIS LTD JANE WALMSLEY & MICHAEL BRAHAM FOR JAM PICTURES WITH DERBY THEATRE PRESENT

SHOBNA GULATI & JOE McGANN IN

‘A GENUINELY SHINING GEM’ DAILY MAIL

‘BRILLIANTLY SIMPLE POWERFUL PIECE OF POPULAR THEATRE’ THE GUARDIAN

‘PERCEPTIVE AND WITTY’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JOHN GODBER Al and Bet’s relationship is on the rocks. He has recently lost his job, she works in a shoe shop and can only dream of a better life, but things are about to change.

When Bet wins a romantic night in the city of love, Al wonders who she’ll take along! Resigned to taking her husband, before long, they are both up to their necks in culture, croissants and champagne. The bright lights of Paris rekindle their relationship, but the reality of returning home always looms large.

Join Al and Bet in this hilarious romantic adventure which was Olivier-nominated for Comedy of the Year when it premiered, and features John Godber’s unique brand of observational comedy.

With star performances from Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies) and Joe McGann (Calendar Girls, Upper Hand, The Hanging Gale) April in Paris will make your heart melt.

TUE 5 - SAT 9 AUG Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price opening night, £5 off Wed & Thu perfs (Prem, A - B)

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NEW PRODUCTION PRIOR TO LONDON

JASON DONOVAN

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NORMAN PACE

EMMA WILLIAMS

HHHH ‘THE GREATEST COLLECTION OF SONGS

IN THE HISTORY OF MUSICAL THEATRE’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN BRINGS THE HEART OF BROADWAY TO AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY IN THIS MAJOR NEW PRODUCTION From the producers of West Side Story and South Pacific, this Tony award-winning version of Irving Berlin’s classic musical has received its UK premiere this summer.

When Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show comes to town, it only takes one glance for sharp shooting country girl Annie Oakley to fall head over heels for its star marksman, Frank Butler. Both have truly met their match, revealing their competitive natures as they vie for best shot and each other’s hearts. Featuring the all-time classic hits There’s No Business Like Show Business, Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly and Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better.

★★★★

‘THE SHOW IS BLESSED WITH FRESHNESS, CHARM AND HUMOUR THAT ARE COMPLETELY CAPTIVATING’

IME THE ALL T ITS CL ASSIC H USINESS B O N S ’ E THER USINESS B W O H S LIKE U CAN O Y G N I H T ANY BETTER O D N A C I DO OMES C T A H W ’ DOIN NATUR’LLY

★★★★

‘IRRESISTIBLE’ THE TIMES

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘A SHOW THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

★★★★ THE SUNDAY TIMES

TUE 22 - SAT 26 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Thu 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Tue eve (Prem, A - B) C G Details page 33

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‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON THE PLANET’

Supported by

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CAST INCLUDES

SHAUN WILLIAMSON (EastEnders & Extras)

EMMA BARTON (EastEnders)

The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, embarks on its biggest-ever tour of the UK and Ireland from May 2014. Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, this internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother - who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.

Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers - but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

Directed by Nick Hytner and written by Richard Bean.

Based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding.

‘ONE MAN,TWO GUVNORS, ONE MASSIVE HIT’ INDEPENDENT

‘COMIC PERFECTION. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? BOOK NOW!’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

MON 11 - SAT 16 AUG Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half Price opening night, £5 off all other performances (Prem, A - B)

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WILDE’S COMIC MASTERPIECE DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

NIALL

CHERIE

NIGEL

SIÂN

MARTIN ROSALIND

CHRISTINE

BUGGY LUNGHI HAVERS PHILLIPS JARVIS AYRES KAVANAGH

‘A TRIVIAL PLAY FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE’ OSCAR WILDE

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

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

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

MON 6 - SAT 11 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm CAPTIONED PERF DATE Sat 11 Oct 2.30pm Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm ATG CARD Thu &THEATRE Sat mats 2.30pm Half price opening night, ATG CARD £5 offTHEATRE Tue - Thu perfs Discounts (Prem, A - B) C G G F S Details page 33 XX

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by william shakespeare

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★★★★

‘A HEARTY AND HILARIOUS NIGHT’ TIME OUT

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY DOMINIC DROMGOOLE DESIGNED BY JONATHAN FENSOM COMPOSED BY CLAIRE VAN KAMPEN Join Shakespeare’s famous lovers as they take refuge in the woods and wander into the midst of a dispute between the king and queen of the fairies.

Shakespeare put some of his most dazzling dramatic poetry at the service of this teasing, glittering, hilarious and amazingly inventive play, whose seriousness is only fleetingly glimpsed beneath its dreamlike surface.

Created by the Globe Theatre in 2013, this ‘GRIPPING’ (THE DAILY TELEGRAPH) production comes to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre for just five days in September before embarking on an international tour. Renowned as ‘THE LEADING PLACE TO CELEBRATE OUR GREATEST PLAYWRIGHT’, (THE GUARDIAN) the Globe brings its unique performance style to Shakespeare’s most-loved comedies.

This production will employ Renaissance costumes and staging.

★★★★ THE TIMES

★★★★★ ‘LIVELY AFFECTIONATE AND CONSISTENTLY INVENTIVE STAGING’

DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Photos by John Haynes

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OPERA MASTERPIECES AT AYLESBURY

OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS AN ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION

PUCCINI MADAMA BUTTERFLY

‘BRILLIANTLY SUNG’ THE TIMES ON RIGOLETTO

With Korean soprano Elena Dee and Japanese Soprano Miki Mori.

‘A BUTTERFLY TO CHERISH’

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning opera returns with exquisite sets and includes a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

VERDI RIGOLETTO

Starring Vladimir Dragos as Rigoletto.

A stunning traditional production recapturing the decadence of Renaissance Italy with lavish sets and opulent costumes. The opera was almost banned because it exposed the licentious behavior of the powers-that-be at court, featuring two of the most celebrated tenor arias La Donna è Mobile and Questa o Quella.

PLEASE NOTE SOME SCENES CONTAIN NUDITY

VERDI LA TRAVIATA

‘FIRST-RATE SINGING’ THE STAGE ON LA TRAVIATA

RIGOLETTO FRI 17 OCT 7.30pm MADAMA BUTTERFLY SAT 18 OCT 7.30pm LA TRAVIATA SUN 8 FEB 2015 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (Prem, A). (Max of 4 tickets per theatrecard)

Starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova.

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A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta.

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

THE NEW STAGE HIT FROM THE NO.1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR PETER JAMES ‘A NIGHT FOR EVERYONE, WITH HORROR, INTRIGUE, MYSTERY AND YET PLENTY OF COMEDY, ALL SUPERBLY PERFORMED. IT’S TERRIFIC!’ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

‘THE PERFECT ENTERTAINMENT; DEVILISHLY CLEVER AND TERRIFIC FUN’ CHICHESTER OBSERVER

‘MURDER MOST PERFECT. IT’S A BLOOMING GOOD NIGHT OUT!’ EASTERN DAILY PRESS

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

Have you ever wondered how you commit the perfect murder?

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

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

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

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

‘A THRILLER WITH KILLER ONE-LINERS. AN ALL STAR CAST HAD THE AUDIENCE IN FITS OF LAUGHTER AND AT TIMES ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS IN THIS SUPERB FAST PACED THRILLER’ COVENTRY TELEGRAPH

‘A HUGE THEATRE HIT’ MILTON KEYNES CITIZEN

MON 20 - SAT 25 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Opening Night £10 off (Prem, A & B) or £7.50 off (C), £5 off Tue 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm (Prem, A-C) C G S Details page 33

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A MAGICAL PRODUCTION FOR ALL THE FAMILY

One of the most popular films of all time comes to the stage in this dazzling new production of Miracle on 34th Street The Musical.

Kris Kringle takes on the non believers in an all-singing, all-dancing, all-snowing adaptation of this festive favourite. A white bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine miracle on 34th Street, spreading joy throughout New York City.

Featuring all-time classic songs such as It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this heartwarming tale is one for all the family.

Get ready for the happiest time of the year as the snow begins to fall in a truly magical production that will capture your heart.

‘SPARKLE AND MAGIC LIT UP THE STAGE’ MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER

MON 3 - WED 5 NOV Mon - Wed 7.30pm Tue & Wed mats 1pm

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CLASSICAL BALLET AT ITS BEST

MOSCOW CITY BALLET PRESENTS

The Nutcracker

Set to Tchaikovsky’s endearingly popular score, and complete with live orchestra, stunning costumes and sumptuous sets, The Nutcracker is an unmissable festive delight for all the family.

An original interpretation of the eternal seasonal favourite, this enchanting fairytale follows Clara’s magical Christmas Eve adventures with her Nutcracker prince and his battles with the Mouse King in the beautiful Kingdom of Flowers. The stand-out performances by the Moscow City Ballet dancers never fail to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul.

★★★★

‘NOT TO BE MISSED’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

THU 6 - SAT 8 NOV Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (Prem, A-C)

ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off

EARLY BIRD OFFER £10 off tickets in A & B until 31 August

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HAVE YOU HEARD THE STORY OF THE JOHNSTONE TWINS?

FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers.

Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

It has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it;

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL

FEATURING ALL YOUR FAVOURITE 60s ROCK ’N’ ROLL HITS It’s 1963, and the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s hit single Dreamboats and Petticoats has not taken off. Norman and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss - and a baby! But Ray and Donna seem blissfully happy. The advent of The Beatles and the Merseyside sound is inspirational. But will it inspire Bobby and Laura to have one more shot at stardom, Norman to ‘get off the drains’ and find that singing voice he has longed for, and Ray to realise his ambition and manage a really top pop act?

All will be revealed in a follow-up with the same wit, charm, and great songs as Dreamboats and Petticoats. Many of the songs are from the next period in pop history. Dreamboats and Miniskirts the album will be released in summer 2014.

MON 23 - SAT 28 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

MON 9 - SAT 14 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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MAKE YOUR WISHES COME TRUE!

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BOOK NOW AND YOU SHALL GO TO THE BALL DECEMBER 2014 Fri 12

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JANUARY 2015 Thu 1

This December, First Family Entertainment brings you the magical pantomime Cinderella! This classic rags to riches story sees Cinders transformed from a maid put upon by her wicked step sisters, to the belle of the ball - with a little help from her Fairy Godmother.

With glittering sets, gorgeous fairytale costumes, big song and dance numbers, bags of audience participation and real Shetland ponies - fun and laughter is guaranteed for the whole family!

The clock is ticking - so book your tickets now and you shall go to the ball!

DISCOUNTS F FAMILY GROUP 3+ £5 off price bands A- C (must include at least one child) SS SENIORS £15 Bands A & B SG SUPER GROUPS 10+ £15 Bands A & B 40+ £12 Bands A & B

S U SCHOOLS & UNIFORMED GROUPS £13 per child Bands A-C + 1 free teacher ticket per 10 tickets purchased. Includes a free ice cream* *Free teacher ticket does not include a free ice cream

Happy New Year!

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CAPTIONED PERF Sat 27 Dec 2pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 27 Dec 2pm

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Fri 12 Dec, Sat 13 Dec & Fri 2 Jan 7pm perfs (Prem, A - C) GENERAL CONCESSIONS £2 off all perfs for snr citizens, registered unemployed, students and children.

Valid on Bands A - C on all perfs excluding 24 & 26 Dec perfs.

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Russell Grant will not appear in Cinderella on Friday 19 Dec at 1pm

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* *82% OF PEOPLE SURVEYED AGREED

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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘TOM STOPPARD’S DAZZLING MASTERPIECE’

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

OPENING IN BRIGHTON 2015

TRB P THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON PRODUCTIONS

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

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

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

‘ONE OF THE MOST EXQUISITE PLAYS OF THE 20TH CENTURY’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

MON 2 - SAT 7 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off on Mon - Wed eves (Prem, A & B) STUDENT & SENIOR SPECIAL £10 off (Prem, A- B Thu mat) C G S Details page 33

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD

TUE 26 - FRI 29 AUG Tue - Thu 2pm. Wed, Thu & Fri 11am S From Julia Donaldson (The Gruffalo) comes two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, & a whole farmyard of musical fun. Hefty Hugh & Lanky Len have a plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon with the tiniest, quietest creature of all: the Ladybird has a plan of her own!

LEE MACK HIT THE ROAD MACK

SOLD OUT

TUE 2 SEP 8pm Please note: occasional strong language The multi-award winning star of Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You?, Lee Mack, is going back on the road with his first live tour in over 4 years.

Expect his trademark brand of high-energy banter, well-crafted gags and sharp one-liners in one of the most hotly anticipated shows of the year.

STONES IN HIS POCKETS THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING COMEDY! TUE 16 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off G Details p33

Don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot.

Universally loved by all who see it, Stones in His Pockets is brought to life by two highly talented actors who play 15 characters between them.

SIMON CALLOW IN THE MAN JESUS

BY MATTHEW HURT WED 17 SEP 7.30pm

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Simon Callow performs this fresh, moving account of biblical stories.

His powerful portrayal of Jesus’ life asks people of all faiths and none: what sort of a man was able to inspire the history of the world?

THE DEFINITIVE RAT PACK FRI 19 SEP 7.30pm

The Rat Pack epitomised ‘cool’ in the 1960’s. Stephen Triffitt, George Daniel Long and Mark Adams have faithfully re-created that era for more than 10 years. These guys are The Definitive Rat Pack. Featuring all the timeless classics.

PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS & MICHAEL GRANDAGE COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS

DAWN FRENCH 30 MILLION MINUTES WED 24 SEP 7.30pm Dawn French, the Queen of British comedy, performs her first ever solo tour. The award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all-round very funny lady has written a new show, based on her life and career, called 30 Million Minutes. Catch the show. Or feel like a fool.

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE DRIFTERS THE OPTIMUM TOUR

THU 25 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C Details p33 This fast-moving, exhilarating show brings brand new recordings alongside The Drifters’ historical legacy of back catalogue hits such as Under The Boardwalk, Up On The Roof, Come On Over To My Place, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book, Think Twice and many more.

JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT

FRI 26 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3.50 off C G Ben Bowmen’s portrayal of Michael Jackson is the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop. Ben is joined by an incredible band and dancers and has got the look, the moonwalk and the voice. His rendition of Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean are truly sensational. Pure MJ!

BUGLE BOY THE LIFE STORY OF GLENN MILLER

SAT 27 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (Prem, A) C G This hit new musical traces the life of Glenn Miller as he searches for over twenty years to find a unique band sound. Featuring all of Miller’s iconic tunes including In The Mood, Little Brown Jug and Kalamazoo, this is a great story with great music, hailed a triumph.

THE SONGS OF SISTER ACT THU 2 OCT 7.30pm C

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This must-see, high-energy concert features those famous Gospel hits from the smash-hit movies Sister Act. You’ll be dancing in the aisles to songs including Oh Happy Day, Shout and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. Get those habits on, dig out your dancing shoes and prepare for the night of your life! Fancy dress encouraged!

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE

FRI 3 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 C Details p33 A rock ‘n’ roll ride through the 50s and 60s playing tribute to Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper! They are joined by the Paradise Band who have worked with many names including Helen Shapiro, The Bee Gees and Wet Wet Wet.

JIMMY CARR FUNNY BUSINESS SUN 12 OCT 8pm Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’.

Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags. Ages 16+.

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JIM DAVIDSON NO FURTHER ACTION

TUE 14 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Details p33 Very few comedians could turn the worst year of their life into a resounding success. See Jim tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed. It promises to be the most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show Jim has ever performed.

Parental discretion advised. Contains adult content.

THE HOLLIES WED 15 OCT 7.30pm The Hollies‘ hallmark vocal harmony has not wavered throughout 50 years of touring, performing and recording. Their soaring harmonies, brilliantly crafted songs and cultivated musicianship coupled with their extensive back catalogue, have ensured the longevity of one of our greatest Pop/Rock bands whose music remains fresh and timeless.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

THU 16 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off G C Details p33

Now established as the world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes and more!

‘THE BAND WERE FLAWLESS IN THEIR DELIVERY’ THE EXPRESS

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA TUE 28 OCT 7.30pm G S Details p33

A tuneful delight featuring Schubert’s famous melody from his ‘Unfinished’ Symphony, Mozart’s great Piano Concerto No.23 with soloist Leon McCawley and Mendelssohn’s romantic ‘Scottish’ Symphony No.3, with award-winning conductor Kirill Karabits.

THE DREAMBOYS FIT AND FAMOUS 2014 UK TOUR WED 29 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off G

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male glamour show. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got talent and Celebrity Big Brother, book your tickets now before it’s too late! Adults only.

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE

THU 30 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (A) C G Six legendary names from the 60’s take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With hits such as, I’m Into Something Good, Hippy Hippy Shake, The Crying Game, Young Girl, Tossing and Turning, I’m Telling You Now.

BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD FRI 31 OCT 7.30pm G International psychic and star of hit TV show Psychic Sally: On The Road, Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, Sally has dedicated her life to exploring the work of spirit and her live show aims to give validation that our loved ones still exist.*

VAMPIRES ROCK THE FINAL COUNTDOWN SAT 1 NOV 7.30pm C Details p33

Celebrating its 11th year & final chapter of this classic rock spectacular!

Starring Steve Steinman as the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula, see him & his cast of superb singers, dancers & formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest rock anthems!

PAUL HOLLYWOOD GET YOUR BAKE ON SUN 9 NOV 8pm

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood will demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking. Includes a Q & A session, and the chance for four lucky audience members to bake on stage with Paul.

HA HA HOOD! STARRING SU POLLARD & CANNON & BALL WED 12 NOV 7.30pm C G Details p33

Ten years after a very messy divorce Robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff once more. Little John and Friar Tuck, now considerably older and rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the citizens of Nottingham. www.hahahood.com

THINK FLOYD

THU 13 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £4 off C G Details p33 Now in their 20th year, the incredibly talented musicians who make up Think Floyd have managed to faithfully recreate all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.

Featuring the whole range of classic Pink Floyd hits.

OMID DJALILI IRANALAMADINGDONG FRI 14 NOV 8pm He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival.

A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include the Time Out Award and EMMA Award for Best Stand Up. Ages 16+.

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ALOHA FROM HAWAII

SAT 15 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C Details p33 This is a superlatively choreographed and brilliantly engineered major theatre production which replicates the original iconic show. Gordon Hendricks, European Elvis Champion 2011’s, performance is absolutely jaw dropping - along with 20 superb musicians & singers.

JON RICHARDSON NIDIOT MON 17 NOV 8pm

Star of 8 of out of 10 Cats, Jon Richardson, is getting ready to hit the road again with a brand new tour Nidiot. Find out if a leopard can change its spots, or if they are doomed to be angry forever not to have been given a more symmetrical fur pattern.

ROSS NOBLE TANGENTLEMAN WED 19 NOV 8pm The king of improvisational comedy is back with another mind-blowing UK tour. Ross Noble will be showcasing his talent in a brand new show, Tangentleman. With an on-stage presence like no other he has established himself as one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.

Recommended ages 15+.

CHAS & DAVE ON THE ROAD TOUR

THU 20 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C Details p33 Chas & Dave began writing and performing songs together in 1972, having been friends since the early sixties. Now celebrating their 50th anniversary by recording their first original album in 27 years, they are about to be seen together on stage once more.

BOND AND BEYOND FRI 21 NOV 7.30pm

Join us for a concert celebrating the UK’s most famous secret service agent, with all the iconic music and songs from over 50 years plus a tribute to other spies and detectives from around the world. With guest singers Louise Dearman & Tim Howar & the London Concert Orchestra.

MERCURY THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE

SAT 22 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C Details p33 Winners of the National Tribute Awards 2013, number one UK Queen tribute Mercury, deliver an authentic performance including some of the most popular Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more.

BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AL MURRAY ONE MAN, ONE GUVNOR TUE 25 NOV 7.30pm Parental Discretion Advised

Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of common sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense.

To celebrate this milestone join this icon on his brand new tour.

FRANK SKINNER MAN IN A SUIT THU 27 NOV 7.30pm Frank Skinner extends his critically acclaimed new stand-up tour Man In A Suit into Autumn 2014.

‘EXQUISITE AND SURPRISING... HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED AND VERY FUNNY’ THE INDEPENDENT Parental discretion advised.

KARL JENKINS - THE ARMED MAN SAT 29 NOV 7.30pm To commemorate the Centenary of the start of WW1, Aylesbury Festival Choir, Aylesbury Choral Society & young people from Aylesbury Music Centre will come together to perform Karl Jenkins - The Armed Man & Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams. Supported by a 60 piece orchestra. Donations from ticket sales will be made to the Royal British Legion & SSAFA.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW 2014

SUN 30 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G Details p33 The UK’s most successful Rock ‘N’ Roll variety show, That’ll Be The Day, returns with its brand new 2014 Christmas show! Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics plus more hilarious comedy routines!

SIXTIES GOLD MON 1 DEC 7.30pm

For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up featuring Gerry and The Pacemakers, The Searchers, P.J. Proby, The Fortunes, and Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes bringing you the greatest hits of The Tremeloes. This is one night of music you won’t want to miss.

JASPER CARROTT’S STAND UP AND ROCK TUE 2 DEC 7.30pm G Details p33

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up And Rock does what it says. Jasper is back, mic in hand regaling the audience with his ‘new’ stand up routines before introducing his musical compatriots that have been ‘rockin’ audiences all over the world.

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MARK WATSON FLAWS WED 3 DEC 7.30pm Mark Watson finds that as humans, despite our lack of perfection and poor decision-making, we’re pretty spectacular. He may not have all the answers to life’s most serious questions, but Flaws is sure to both humour and touch every generation of comedy fan.

Recommended ages 14+.

JETHRO THU 4 DEC 7.30pm G

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Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy.

Jethro promises more tear-jerking, farcical stories featuring his old mates Denzil and Slip Along Trevaskis, and hilarious tales from his career.

Age recommendation of 18+

PAUL CARRACK RAIN OR SHINE FRI 5 DEC 7.30pm

Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns to the road following his widely acclaimed recent album release Rain or Shine, a mix of new original songs and classic tracks.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

FRI 6 FEB 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C G Details p33 All-new, all-star Reach Out® spectacular with more No.1’s than ever.

The legend of the label lives on: 5-star performances revive 36 classics from the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. www.easytheatres.com

OPEN FROM 10AM FAMILY-FRIENDLY LUNCH BRUNCH FREE WI-FI PRE-SHOW BITES AFTERNOON TEA

Go on, treat yourself!

WATERSIDE EVENTS 2014 FLAMETREE WORKSHOP

MUSICAL THEATRECRAFT WORKSHOP MON 25 - FRI 29 AUG 9am - 4pm SHOWCASE FRI 29 AUG 5pm Join us for a fun-packed week as we create a whistle stop tour of the history of musical theatre. From costumes and staging to dance and performance techniques, come and get hands-on and create a showcase to be performed at the end of the week. Suitable for 8 - 14 year olds. Limited peer leader places available for 15 - 18 year olds. For more info visit www.flametreeproductions.co.uk

SILVER WHEELS ROLLER DISCO

FRI 5 SEP Family sessions: 4.30pm - 6pm | 6.30pm - 8pm Ages 16+ only: 8.30pm - 10pm Silver Wheels Roller Disco is rolling into Aylesbury taking you on a journey from the 80’s into the 21st century. The roller disco includes DJ sets, laser light show and different sessions for all ages and abilities. You can hire skates or wear your own. Silver Wheels prides itself on a fun environment for all to enjoy.

WEDDING SHOW SUN 7 SEP 11am

Image courtesy of The Bucks Herald

Prepare to be inspired at the Central Exhibitions Ltd Wedding Show. Around 80 exhibitors will be displaying all you will need to plan your perfect wedding whilst offering you advice where needed.

Along with catwalk shows in the auditorium, live entertainment, demonstrations and exhibitors in all areas of the theatre, this is a must-visit for future newly-weds. Enter the free prize draw on the day to win a luxury honeymoon! www.centralexhibitions.co.uk

FLOWER ARRANGING WITH NEIL GURNEY MON 17 NOV 7.30pm

Popular local flower arranging and Hospice Supporter Neil Gurney will be on stage in the Second Space performing as his alter ego Miss Dorothy Wright. A night of fun, flowers, laughter and entertainment is guaranteed. Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited for this one night show. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting the Florence Nightingale Hospice, providing inpatient and at home care.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES

FRI 12 DEC, SAT 13 DEC, FRI 19 DEC, SAT 20 DEC 8pm - 1am Dance the night away and celebrate the festive season in style at the Waterside’s Christmas Party Nights. With a disco, photo booth, Christmas cocktails, casino and magician this is the perfect excuse to indulge in the festive spirit, so grab your friends, colleagues and anyone wanting a fun-filled festive evening! Over 18s.

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AUTUMN PLAYS & EVENTS IN OUR SECOND SPACE

SECOND SPACE EVENTS

SECOND SPACE

PIAF: LOVE CONQUERS ALL BY ROGER PEARCE SAT 27 SEP 8pm

Straight from the Edinburgh Fringe, this show is a beautiful emotional roller coaster of Edith Piaf’s life and music with live accordion. Laurene Hope is the spirit of Edith Piaf making everyone part of the whole story while introducing the soul of the damaged songstress; her passion and courage for life pain loss and addictions. www.movingontheatre.co.uk

HUGLESS DOUGLAS

SUN 28 SEP 11.30am & 2.30pm This delightful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high-energy storytelling. Little cubs aged 3 - 7 years old will love this heartwarming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun too. Join Douglas in this happy new show, full of laughter, sing-along-songs and plenty of opportunities to join in!

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED BY KATE TEMPEST

A PAINES PLOUGH AND BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE PRODUCTION

THU 27 NOV 7.30pm Suitable for 14+ Chess is in prison. Her cell mate, Serena, becomes her soul mate. But when Serena is given parole, Chess faces total isolation. Hope comes in the form of a music producer looking for a reason to love music again. She finds a powerful voice in Chess. But to harness her talent, Chess must first face her past. Lyrical fireworks. Live music. A story of love and redemption. www.painesplough.com

HHHH ‘STARTLINGLY BEAUTIFUL’ THE TIMES

ANDY ZALTZMAN SATIRIST FOR HIRE THU 4 DEC 8pm

Zaltzman, the British-based half of the global hit topical podcast The Bugle, takes his uniquely interactive new show on the road, giving audiences the chance to have the issues they care about satirised to order by one of Britain’s leading political comedians.

Audience members are invited to send in their satiric-queries in advance to satirisethis@satiristforhire.com including date and venue of show.

Exclusive VIP Lounge Package

n Access to our private lounge

n A glass of wine, beer or soft drink n A free programme*

n Private bar n Cloakroom service n 20% discount for use in our cafe

Ask to upgrade your experience for just £15 at the point of booking, or select the Exclusive VIP Lounge ticket option when booking online. *Free programme not available on all productions

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NEW OPEN HOUSE PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED

OPEN HOUSE: NEW! COMING THIS SEPTEMBER Join us every other Saturday during term time for our fun, free Waterside Family Theatre Club. Run by Flametree Productions and Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, sessions will include storytelling and a chance to discover the world of theatre with your family. The Open House programme encourages interactive learning in a friendly environment.

As a member, you and your family will be entitled to exclusive show discounts and opportunities in the theatre.

OPENHOUSE ACT1

ACT 1

ACT2

Toddler - 6 yrs and parents and guardians 9.30am - 10.30am FREE Create your own story with your family through the use of puppetry, costume design, prop-making and sharing skills. With a different story to tell every week, unleash your own family’s creativity.

ENSEMBLE

ACT 2 7 - 12 yrs and parent and guardians 11am - 12pm FREE Discover the world of theatre and production from costumes to props, lighting to sound, film and performance. Join in with your family and craft your own piece of theatre together. Spaces are limited.

ENSEMBLE: EXPLORING ACCESS A brand-new project as part of the Open House programme, Ensemble will run from September and will look to ensure that members of our community with access requirements can fully appreciate the theatre’s professional space. The Ensemble Project will create a high quality, thought-provoking piece of theatre or performance on stage. Watch this space for more news. Contact liz@flametreeproductions.co.uk for more information.

FAMILY THEATRE CLUB Sessions run for Act 1 & Act 2 on Sat 20 Sept & Sat 27 Sept, Sat 4 Oct & Sat 18 Oct, Sat 1 Nov, Sat 15 Nov & Sat 29 Nov, Sat 6 Dec & Sat 13 Dec ENSEMBLE To register your interest, please email Liz@flametree productions.co.uk

0844 8717607 atgtickets.com/aylesbury Bkg fees apply

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

CINEMA LIVE PRESENTS

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WEST END THEATRE SERIES

GHOSTS (ENCORE) THU 3 JUL 6.45pm ANDRÉ RIEU’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY 2014 MAASTRICHT CONCERT SAT 19 JUL 7pm

Our Comedy Club at the Waterside continues with

PICTUREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT

even more of the finest

MONTY PYTHON LIVE (MOSTLY) SUN 20 JUL 7pm

comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit.

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LIVE The Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the world’s most recognised theatre companies bring you cinema broadcasts direct from the stage of the RSC.

THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA WED 3 SEP 7pm LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST WED 11 FEB 2015 7pm LOVE’S LABOUR’S WON WED 4 MAR 2015 7pm NATIONAL THEATRE SEASON National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage.

MEDEA THU 4 SEP 7pm SKYLIGHT (ENCORE) THU 11 SEP 6.45pm FRANKENSTEIN (ENCORE) THU 30 OCT 6.45pm Johnny Lee Miller as the Creature

FRANKENSTEIN (ENCORE) FRI 31 OCT 6.45pm Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature

It’s the hottest Comedy Club in town!

PETE JOHANSSON + 2 SPECIAL GUESTS* FRI 4 JUL

SUZI RUFFELL, ROMESH RANGANATHAN + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 5 SEP

JOHN GORDILLO, PADDY LENNOX + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 3 OCT

ANGELA BARNES, JOHN ROBINS + SPECIAL GUEST* FRI 7 NOV

PLEASE NOTE THAT ENCORE SCREENINGS ARE NOT SCREENED LIVE

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

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BOOKING INFORMATION AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE Exchange Street Aylesbury HP20 1UG CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTRE 0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm. Sun 10am - 8pm.

Opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro & American Express. Calls will be charged at the national rate (charges may vary according to service provider).

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

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

ACCESS BOOKINGS 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee). For our deaf and hard of hearing patrons, please use Text Relay, which is a free service. (You pay only for the call to the venue). 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone users). 18002 0844 871 7677 (standard phone users). For further info, please log on to www.textrelay.org 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.

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

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

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

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

VENUE IMPROVEMENTS 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.

Management reserve the right to remove any offers or amend any prices or offers at any given time. For full conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com ATG THEATRE CARD MEMBERSHIP 0844 871 7633 www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. of 4 tickets per card. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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

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

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Schools Early booking offer Family offers Groups

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

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

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

Groups rates are available for parties of 10 people or more, and on selected drama shows groups rates apply for 8 people or more. Different rates apply to some shows.

Call the Groups Hotline for details. Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and for schools for selected performances.

For full details of the range of prices on offer call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 7614.

GENERAL INFO For seated performances there are Stalls and Circle 1 & Circle 2 bars. There is quick and easy access to the Circle 1 bar from Circle 2 seats.

For flat floor perfs there is a bar inside the main auditorium in addition to the foyer Stalls bar. There is a bar as part of the Second Space function suite. The information and prices in this brochure are correct at time of going to press. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre reserves the right to change or vary the advertised programme, facilities or discounts if necessary. We do not take responsibility for the content, quality or pricing of community hire performances.

DATA PROTECTION Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group. We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments.

We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive info from us and/or third parties or have any queries contact the Marketing Department on 01296 745100.

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£37.50 £32.50 £27.50

£36.40 £30.90 £26.40 £25.40

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£42.40

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£32.40 £22.40 £31.40 £28.90 £22.90 £23.90

£22.40

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£37.90 £27.90 £35.90 £33.40 £28.40 £33.90

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£12.90 £12.90

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The Illegal Eagles Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Dreamboys* The Sensational 60s Experience* Sally Morgan* Vampires Rock* Children Under 16 Paul Hollywood*

£24.50 £25 £23.50 £27.50 £24 £24.50 £12.25 £29.50

Ha Ha Hood!* £19 Think Floyd* £21.50 Omid Djalili* £24 Aloha From Hawaii* £23 Jon Richardson* £20.50 Ross Noble* £25 Chas & Dave* £30.50 Bond and Beyond £35.50

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The Definitive Rat Pack* Children Under 16 Dawn French* The Drifters* Jackson Live* Children Under 16 Bugle Boy Songs of Sister Act* Rock ’n’ Roll Paradise* Jimmy Carr Jim Davidson* The Hollies*

Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute*

PRICES FOR ONLINE & TELEPHONE BOOKINGS**

£15 £19

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£15

£10

£29.50

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£28.50 £31.50

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£25.50 £29.50

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£19.50

£39.50

£16.90 £21.90

£27.40 £27.90 £26.40 £30.40 £26.90 £27.40 £14.15 £32.40

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£21.90 £24.40 £26.90 £25.90 £23.40 £27.90 £33.40 £38.40

£19.90 £22.40

£31.40 £34.40

£20.90 £29.40

Frank Skinner*

£28.50

The Armed Man

£20

£15

£22.90

£16.90

That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show*

£24.50

£22.50

£27.40

£25.40

Sixties Gold*

£30.50

£33.40

Jasper Carrot

£26

£28.90

£17

£19.90 £23.40

£29.50 £25.50

£16.90

£11.90

£32.40

£24.90

£28.40 £32.40

£27.40

£22.40

£42.40

£31.40

£20.50

Paul Carrack*

£27.90

£28.40

£18

The Magic of Motown*

£11.90

£23.90 £28.90

£26.50

Jethro*

£28.90 £29.40

Al Murray*

Mark Watson: Flaws*

£41.40 £35.40 £30.40

£39.50

£32.40

£43.40

£28.40

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

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The Chiltern Rail service links Aylesbury with London Marylebone. The town’s station is a five minute walk from the Theatre. For bus timetables please telephone the Traveline on 08712 002 233. For train timetables please contact Chiltern Railways on 08456 005 165 or visit www.chilternrailways.co.uk

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is located within 200 metres of Aylesbury’s main bus station.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) has grown to be the world’s number one live-theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised theatre producer. It is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets and The Ticket Machine Group (TMG). ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre (formerly Foxwoods), the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a landmark building conveniently located on the edge of Aylesbury Town Centre, on the corner of Exchange St. and Walton St.

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regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and

New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

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