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WELCOME

Welcome to another great season of shows at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. The Waterside has celebrated its 1st Birthday and what an exciting second year we have ahead!

Kicking off the New Year is the Olivier Awardwinning Broadway and West End sensation Legally Blonde The Musical. Following the huge sell-out success of One Man, Two Guvnors, the National Theatre returns to Aylesbury Waterside with the funny and fascinating Travelling Light. Laugh-a-lot with the international smash-hit musical comedy Spamalot and be swept away to the South Pacific in May as the hit landmark production comes to Aylesbury following a sell-out season at London’s Barbican. Make sure you keep checking our new website address www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury for all of the latest shows, news and information.

Our Second Space really comes to life this season with the return of our successful Comedy Club and the launch of LiveScreen at the Waterside. Find out about our programme of live screenings from theatres around the world, including the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House, on pages 24 & 25. Look out for the Second Space logo throughout

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Since Aylesbury Waterside Theatre opened last year, we have welcomed the support of many corporate partners and I am delighted to announce that our latest partnership is with Gordon’s Gin. Your thoughts and suggestions have been crucial to us in our first year, so please continue to contact me at elizabethadlingtonawt@ theambassadors.com I look forward to welcoming you to the theatre soon and thank you for your continued support.

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TUE 31 JAN - SAT 4 FEB

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR GOLDEN TICKET TO AYLESBURY’S GLITTERING FAMILY PANTO?

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM £10!

Hilarious comedy, sensational songs, live music, dazzling dance, slapstick humour and bags of audience participation - Dick Whittington promises rat-matazz, sparkle and hilarity for all the family this Christmas.

We’re guaranteeing you the purr-fect family treat!

DECEMBER 2011 Fri 9 - 7.00 n H

Our magical pantomime stars Panto King, TV and West End star Jonathan Wilkes as our superhero Dick, alongside soap star favourite Gillian Wright as the quirky Fairy Bow Bells.

Joining them is the truly hilarious Christian Patterson as Sarah The Cook. Who can resist a panto Dame?

Wed 14 10.30S n 7.00n H

Will Dick and Tommy The Cat find Aylesbury’s streets paved with gold? Will he win the hand of the lovely Alice and defeat the boo-able King Rat? You’ll have to get down to the Waterside this Christmas to find out!

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled quest for fame and fortune - join us for the Waterside Theatre’s sensational family pantomime.

‘JONATHAN WILKES IS PANTO’ THE SENTINEL

‘FOR A GUARANTEED NIGHT OF THRILLS, SPILLS AND LAUGHTER LOOK NO FURTHER THAN DICK WHITTINGTON’ CREWE CHRONICLE

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STARRING

JONATHAN WILKES AS LOVABLE HERO DICK WHITTINGTON

GILLIAN WRIGHT AS THE QUIRKY FAIRY BOW BELLS

CHRISTIAN PATTERSON AS THE COLOURFUL DAME SARAH THE COOK

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ALSO STARRING ‘THE PURR-FECT’

TOMMY THE CAT

S SCHOOLS £12 per ticket (free teacher’s ticket on every 10 students booked). n GROUPS 60+ £19, 40+ £20, 20+ £21

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s UNIFORMED GROUPS 10+ £13 per ticket on price bands B - E. For full details on all groups and schools enquiries please contact the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 7614 .

CONCESSIONS £2 off price bands A- C DISCOUNTS APPLY IN RED

SIGNED PERFORMANCE ATGSun 18 Dec 5.30pm THEATRE CARD Discounts TICKETS £10 - £26 Discounts (Premium seats available) WATERSIDE CLUB ATG THEATRE CARD & Discounts WATERSIDE CLUB Discounts Fri 9, Tue 13, Wed 14 & G Details Thu 29 Decpage eves30 half price

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‘THE BEST SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN. BRILLIANT’

SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1

HHHH ‘RIGHT UP THERE ‘HYSTERICALLY ALONGSIDE MAMMA MIA FUNNY’ ‘SIMPLY AND HAIRSPRAY’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER SENSATIONAL’ THE SUN

STARRING

LES DENNIS (Hairspray) RAY QUINN (Dancing On Ice, Dirty Dancing) AND

CLAIRE SWEENEY (Guys and Dolls) The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Aylesbury! Winner of 7 major awards including the coveted Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett, her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart.

Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winning Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed.

★★★★★ TIME OUT

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TUE 31 JAN - SAT 4 FEB Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £17.50 - £45 (Premium seats available)

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TOUCH TOUR - Sat eves 7.30pm MonSat 1.30pm & Sat mats 2.30pm PERF WedAUDIO DESCRIBED TICKETS Sat mat £?? - £??

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BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

FEATURING THE CLASSIC 60s HITS OF POMUS & SHUMAN

DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS MEETS DIRTY DANCING IN AN ALL NEW ROCK ’N’ ROLL MUSICAL!

The hits include

A Teenager in Love Sweets for my Sweet Turn Me Loose Here I Go Again Viva Las Vegas Little Sister His Latest Flame Suspicion

BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN

Can’t Get Used to Losing You Save the Last Dance For Me and many more

A CHURCHILL THEATRE BROMLEY PRODUCTION MON 13 - SAT 18 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

FROM THE WRITERS, PRODUCERS & DIRECTORS WHO BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ’n’ Roll classic.

This nostalgic, feel-good musical journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters, Jennifer and Marie, through the summer of 1963. Full of freedom and high spirits they embark on a family holiday to the coast and a traditional seaside town. The young siblings soon discover much more than just sea and sand when they meet a handsome American airman, who invites them to a dance at the nearby United States Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never that simple and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

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dy e com CLUB Our Comedy Club at the Waterside continues after a hugely successful Autumn Season. With even more of the finest up-andcoming comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit, it’s the hottest Comedy Club in town!

WATCH OUT FOR SPECIAL COMEDY CLUB DRINKS OFFERS AT THE BAR!

MORE ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED! DOORS 7.30PM FIRST ACT 8PM TICKETS £10 RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+

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AYLESBURY’S HOTTEST COMEDY CLUB! FRI 3 FEB KERRY GODLIMAN, JASON PATTERSON & IAN STONE* Kerry Godliman recently appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Miranda, and Ricky Gervais’ Extras and Life’s Too Short. Jason Patterson brings the house down with his relaxed style of comedy. With the confidence & stage presence of a seasoned pro this versatile comedian is definitely one to watch out for. Ian Stone has appeared as a guest on Mock the Week and BBC Radio 5’s Fighting Talk and is ranked as one of the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent.

FRI 2 MAR DOC BROWN, ROB BECKET & SPECIAL GUEST* Previously Mark Ronson’s MC and a former rapper, Doc Brown is an established comedian with sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, London’s Soho Theatre and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Rob Becket returns to Comedy Club at the Waterside with his unique observations, unusual take on life and tales of growing up in a large South London family.

FRI 6 APR ROB DEERING, MARK OLVER & SPECIAL GUEST* Rob Deering is an award-winning guitar-playing comedian having taken six solo shows to Edinburgh Festival and appearances on many TV shows, providing daily coverage on ITV1’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and winning the Weakest Link Comedians Special. Mark Olver is a stand-up *Line-up subject to change.

SECOND SPACE

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!

comedian and TV warm-up artist for 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You and Jonathon Ross as well as supporting Russell Howard and Lee Mack.

FRI 4 MAY ROMESH RANGANATHAN, TOM DEACON & GARY DELANY* Romesh Ranganathan exploded onto the comedy circuit in 2010 as a finalist of Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny and has forged a reputation for combining cutting one-liners with an acerbic take on the world around him.

Tom Deacon is one of the hottest young stand-ups on the circuit, having already performed on The Rob Brydon Show and Dave’s One Night Stand. He has had a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Festival and currently hosts his own show on BBC Radio 1. Gary Delany is a razor sharp one-liner comedian, who is widely regarded as being the most quotable comic on the circuit.

FRI 1 JUN JOSH WIDDICOMBE & SPECIAL GUESTS* Josh Widdicombe returns to Comedy Club at the Waterside.

He is fast establishing himself as one of the best up-and-coming comedians supporting Stephen Merchant, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges and Michael McIntyre.

FRI 6 JUL CHRIS MARTIN & SPECIAL GUESTS* Chris Martin – no not that one – is one of the newest and most exciting acts to hit the comedy circuit. His wholly original social commentary, observations and anecdotes are his trade mark.

The boys are back in town to take you back to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late ’50s and early ’60s. The fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band join Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands Hotel.

It was at the Sands Hotel in 1960, that Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford first performed together on stage. From then on, they were forever known as The Rat Pack.

Hit follows hit, including; The Lady is a Tramp, Mr Bojangles, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, That’s Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, New York, New York, Fly Me to the Moon, Volare, Me And My Shadow, My Way and many more.

This spectacular production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world-famous entertainers and performers as well as some of the finest music that has ever been recorded.

If you wish you’d swung with the hardest partying pack in town, now’s your chance. Frank, Sammy & Dean – The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas is still the coolest party in town!

‘RING-A-DING-DING. A TRIUMPHANT PRODUCTION’ EVENING STANDARD Photos of previous production.

MON 20 - SAT 25 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2.30pm, Sat mat 3pm TICKETS £13 - £29 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Mon eve £5 off, Tue – Thu eves £3 off WATERSIDE CLUB Mon eve half price, Tue - Thu eves £5 off EARLYBIRD OFFER! £1 off all tickets if booked and paid for before Sat 31 Dec FAMILY TICKET £65 for 4 tickets (max. 2 adults) Mon - Thu eves price bands A & B G Details page 35

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THE BIGGEST AND BEST TALENT SHOW IN BUCKS

BEAUTIFUL BALLET MASTERPIECES RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS

THE HIGH SHERIFF OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE PRESENTS

Judging panel includes the legendary broadcaster and DJ DAVE LEE TRAVIS

RUSSIA’S ACCLAIMED BALLET COMPANY RETURNS TO THE UK WITH GREAT BALLET MASTERPIECES PERFORMED BY THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET & ORCHESTRA OF SIBERIA SERGEI BOBROV ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANATOLY TCHEPURNOI MUSIC DIRECTOR & CHIEF CONDUCTOR

La Fille Mal Gardée

Recreated by Alexander Gorsky, this remains one of the oldest ballets still regularly performed and tells the tale of the love between Lise and Colas, and Lise’s efforts to thwart her overly possessive mother’s plan to marry her off to a rich, unattractive vineyard owner!

Featuring comedy, drama and beautiful virtuoso dancing, these are just some of the highlights which also include the flute dance and the famous clog dance.

Swan Lake

The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience.

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‘I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HOW MUCH TALENT THERE REALLY IS IN BUCKS, IT WILL, I’M SURE, BE FUN!’

‘SHARP, PRECISE AND LIGHT OF FOOT THROUGHOUT’ OXFORD TIMES

‘GRACEFUL DANCERS CAPTIVATED THE AUDIENCE’ ABERDEEN EXPRESS THU 15 - SAT 17 MAR La Fille Mal Gardée Thu 7.30pm Swan Lake Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £14.50 - £30 (Premium seats available)

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There’s never been any shortage of talented, home-grown entertainment in Buckinghamshire - and the Best of Bucks Talent Show showcases the greatest! The finest talent from across the County will be shortlisted to perform on the Waterside stage to compete for the chance to perform at one of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration Events.

In aid of Buckinghamshire Community Foundation and Milton Keynes Community Foundation, the Best of Bucks Talent Show celebrates the finest local talent so join our celebrity judges on the night to cheer your favourite on!

SUN 18 MAR 7pm

YOU CAN TAKE PART! Here’s your chance to prove how much talent you have! Whether you’re a small or large group or a solo performer of any age, as long as you live, work or study in Buckinghamshire, you can enter for the chance to appear in Best of Bucks Talent Show. Ten of the most talented performers in the County will be shortlisted from applications so download an application pack from www.atgcreativelearning.co.uk/aylesbury. Applications must be received by Sat 31 Dec 2011.

VIP RECEPTION £20

TICKETS From £10 (Premium seats available)

All profits will go to Buckinghamshire Community Foundation and Milton Keynes Community Foundation.

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THE NATIONALTHEATRE PRODUCTION WINNER OF19 MAJOR AWARDS

LOOK OUT, HERE I COOOOME! MILLION-SELLING BOOKS HAILED AS

‘HILARIOUS AND A GODSEND TO PARENTS’ THE GUARDIAN

TOP RATED SHOW IN THE UK, GERMANY AND SINGAPORE! J.B. PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER

★★H★★

‘SPECTACULAR’

THU 22 - SAT 24 MAR Thu 10am, Fri & Sat 10am & 12noon

MAIL ON SUNDAY, 2010

From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and one of Britain’s best-loved films, Billy Elliot, comes this magnificent production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls, direct from its fourth West End season.

Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation, winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

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TICKETS £9 - £11

TUE 20 - SAT 24 MAR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £27 (Premium seats available)

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Come and join in the celebration with Little Princess in the theatrical Premiere of the hit children’s book and favourite TV character.

The Kingdom is brimming with excitement as it seems everyone has something to celebrate on a very special day.

King & Queen, Admiral & General and even Chef & Maid have all invited Little Princess to tea and Little Princess has said yes to everyone! Oh no how can she be at three parties at once?

Be part of the action and songs as Little Princess, Puss & Scruff and all her friends discover the best way to celebrate.

Suitable for ages 2+

ATG THEATRE CARD Thu perfs £5 off, Fri perfs £3 off WATERSIDE CLUB Thu & Fri perfs £5 off CHILDREN £9 FAMILY TICKET £36 on price bands A & B 4 tickets (max. 2 adults) G Details page 35

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THE NATIONAL THEATRE RETURNS TO AYLESBURY

CAST INCLUDES PAUL JESSON LAUREN O’NEIL ANTONY SHER DIRECTOR NICHOLAS HYTNER SET DESIGNER BOB CROWLEY Following the runaway success of One Man, Two Guvnors the National Theatre returns to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre with Travelling Light.

How had a twenty-two year old pretentious layabout made a discovery that would elude every other cinematic pioneer for years to come?

In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father’s cinematograph. Bankrolled by Jacob, the ebullient local timber merchant, and inspired by Anna, the girl sent to help him make moving pictures of their village, he stumbles on a revolutionary way of story-telling. Forty years on, Motl – now a famed American film director – looks back on his early life and confronts the cost of fulfilling his dreams.

Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age.

The award-winning Antony Sher – whose previous work with the National Theatre includes Primo and Stanley – will play the role of Jacob.

COSTUME DESIGNER VICKI MORTIMER LIGHTING DESIGNER BRUNO POET MUSIC GRANT OLDING SOUND DESIGNER RICH WALSH TUE 27 - SAT 31 MAR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £27 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Tue - Thu perfs £3 off WATERSIDE CLUB Tue eve £5 off, Wed & Thu perfs £3 off

CAPTIONED Sat mat

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Photo of Antony Sher by Eamonn McCabe

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ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

‘I FELT I MIGHT ACTUALLY DIE OF LAUGHTER’ THE INDEPENDENT

‘FANTASTIC FUN!’ THE EXPRESS

STARRING

TODD CARTY

Audiences across the land have been roused in chorus singing Always Look on the Bright Side of Life and roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

NOW SEEN BY OVER A MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UK! Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and (the can Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or heacltelled safet h + possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings y) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people.

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The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE and features Eric Idle himself as God (see small print)*.

Todd Carty, aka Tucker, expert ice-skater and EastEnders stalwart, stars as Patsy.

‘TRULY A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER’

‘GLORIOUS IRRESISTIBLE SILLINESS’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

MON 9 - SAT 14 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15.50 - £36.50 (Premium seats available)

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DAILY TELEGRAPH

Photos of previous cast © Manuel Harlan *As a visual recording! As if we could afford to cart this God-like comic round the country!

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A BRILLIANTLY FUNNY MUSICAL COMEDY

HEART-BREAKING AND HEART-WARMING THEATRE

‘A MASTERCLASS IN WHAT REGIONAL THEATRE CAN ACHIEVE AT ITS BEST’

‘A NON-STOP, LAUGH OUT LOUD MUSICAL COMEDY’ DERRY JOURNAL

THE TELEGRAPH

HULL TRUCK IN ASSOCIATION WITH RICHARD JORDAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

THE LADY IN THE VAN ALAN BENNETT STARRING NICHOLA McAULIFFE

STARRING

BY

Alan Bennett, known for plays including The History Boys and The Madness Of George III, has a very unusual neighbour parked at the bottom of his garden in a van. The lady in the van is Miss Shepherd.

She used to drive ambulances in the war, might have been a nun, sells pencils and pamphlets and has an unexplained aversion to piano music.

She lives in the playwright’s garden and has done for years.

The Lady in the Van stars Nichola McAuliffe one of British theatre’s most loved actresses. As well as playing Sheila Sabatini in seven series of ITV’s Surgical Spirit, Nichola won an Olivier Award for Outstanding Performance by An Actress In A Musical for her role in Kiss Me Kate (RSC).

Directed by Sarah Esdaile, whose recent credits include The Deep Blue Sea starring Maxine Peake for West Yorkshire Playhouse.

‘HULL TRUCK’S PRODUCTION HAS SPECTACULAR SET PIECES, BUT ITS POWER LIES IN THE WAY THAT BENNETT’S INNER THOUGHTS ARE SO CONVINCINGLY PORTRAYED’ THE STAGE 20

TUE 24 - SAT 28 APR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £19.50 (Premium seats available)

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GILLIAN TAYLFORTH, KIM TAYLFORTH & REBECCA WHEATLEY Five life-long friends celebrate the past on a hilarious karaoke night out packed with girlie anthems including Dancing Queen, I Will Survive, It's Raining Men and many more.

From Where the Heart Is writer, Louise Roche, this thoughtful, brilliantly funny and down-to-earth musical comedy follows five girlfriends on a riotous, cocktail-fuelled karaoke night out. You’ll recognise every one of them: Carol the party girl, eccentric Anita, Liza with her issues, boring Kate and gossipy Sharon.

Real-life sisters Gillian Taylforth (EastEnders, The Bill) and Kim Taylforth (Bad Girls, London’s Burning) appear for the first time together on stage as sisters, alongside Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) in this hilarious new musical comedy jam-packed with anthems.

Grab your girlfriends, your sisters and your workmates and prepare to laugh like never before!

TUE 12 - SAT 16 JUN Tue - Thu 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 5pm & 8pm TICKETS £10 - £18 (Premium seats available)

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‘IF YOU DON’T ALREADY HAVE A TICKET TO SEE SOUTH PACIFIC, PURCHASE ONE IMMEDIATELY’ DAILY MAIL

★★★H★ ‘FAULTLESS’

WINNER OF 7 TONY AWARDS! RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S

TUE 15 - SAT 26 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed 16, Thu 17, Sat 19, Thu 24 & Sat 26 mats 2.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats available)

DIRECTED BY BARTLETT SHER Direct from a sell-out season at London’s Barbican, the breathtaking Lincoln Center Theater production has reinvented Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. It swept the 2008 Tony Awards, played for two years to sold-out houses on Broadway and was televised across America. With a cast and live orchestra of 50, this international hit landmark production arrives at the Waterside Theatre for 2 weeks only.

Metropolitan Opera Director and Winner of Tony Award for Best Director, Bartlett Sher, directs a stellar cast which includes British musical theatre stars Alex Ferns and Daniel Koek.

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In association with

(DONMAR’S GUYS AND DOLLS) (WEST SIDE STORY)

★★★★ ‘A MUSICAL MASTERPIECE. IT’S A REVELATION’

Supported by

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Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the greatest musicals of all time, as the critics agree, ‘THIS IS A SHOW YOU WILL REMEMBER FOREVER.’ Photo of Paulo Szot and Samantha Womack (Original London cast) ©Lucy Williams

SIGNED PERF Thu 17 eve TOUCH TOUR Sat 19 1.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Sat 19 mat

ATG THEATRE CARD Tue 15 - Thu 17 half price, Mon 21 - Wed 23 eves £5 off WATERSIDE CLUB Tue 15 - Thu 17 perfs half price, Mon 21 - Thu 24 perfs £5 off EARLYBIRD OFFER! £5 off if paid for by Thu 1 Mar FAMILY TICKET £100 for 4 tickets (max. 2 adults) Mon - Thu price bands A & B G Details page 35

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SECOND SPACE

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is proud to present a programme of live screenings direct from world-famous theatres.

Enjoy opera, ballet and theatre from around the globe screened live into our Second Space.

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Collaborators

The Comedy of Errors

Romeo & Juliet Ballet

She Stoops to Conquer

Rigoletto

THU 1 DEC 6.45pm TICKETS £13.50

THU 1 MAR 6.45pm TICKETS £13.50

THU 22 MAR 7.15pm TICKETS £15

THU 29 MAR 6.45pm TICKETS £13.50

TUE 17 APR 7.15pm TICKETS £15

Moscow, 1938. A dangerous place to have a sense of humour; even more so a sense of freedom. Mikhail Bulgakov, living among dissidents and stalked by secret police, has both. And then he’s offered a poisoned chalice: a commission to write a play about Stalin to celebrate his sixtieth birthday.

Two sets of twins separated at birth collide in the same city without meeting for one crazy day, as multiple mistaken identities lead to confusion on a grand scale. Consistently recognised by strangers, the visitors question their very selves as the turmoil escalates.

Meanwhile, Aegeon, father to the Antipholus twins, has been captured searching for his sons and, as an illegal immigrant, is sentenced to death at sunset.

Romeo and Juliet was Kenneth MacMillan’s first full-evening ballet and from its premiere in 1965 has been one of The Royal Ballet’s signature works, popular all over the world.

One of the great, generoushearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.

Verdi’s opera in three acts charts the fate of his largerthan-life characters in music of immense theatrical punch and instant memorability.

The score’s most celebrated highlights – the Duke’s Questa o quella and La donna e mobile, Gilda’s Caro nome, and the famous quartet - are among the best known set-pieces in all opera.

Inspired by historical fact, Collaborators embarks on a surreal journey into the fevered imagination of the writer as he loses himself in a macabre and disturbingly funny relationship.

John Hodge’s blistering new play depicts a lethal game of cat and mouse through which the appalling compromises and humiliations inflicted on any artist by those with power are held up to scrutiny.

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Shakespeare’s furiously paced comedy will be staged in a contemporary world into which walk three prohibited foreigners who see everything for the first time.

Lenny Henry plays Antipholus of Syracuse.

At the beginning of the ballet MacMillan’s crowd scenes teem with life and colour. However, once Romeo and Juliet meet, everything else on stage can only be scenery for their story.

Three great pas de deux: the meeting in the ballroom, the balcony scene and the morning after the wedding eloquently convey the narrative: adolescent shyness and fascination; the headlong rush of love declared, and the grief of parting. The final scene in the tomb, a pas de deux with a lifeless partner, is devastating.

Hardcastle, a man of substance, looks forward to acquainting his daughter with his old pal’s son with a view to marriage. But he’s mistaken by his prospective son-in-law Marlow for an innkeeper, his daughter for the local barmaid. While Marlow can barely speak to a woman of quality, he’s a charmer with those of a different stamp.

As Hardcastle’s indignation intensifies, Miss Hardcastle’s appreciation for her misguided suitor soars. Misdemeanours multiply, love blossoms and mayhem ensues.

Exquisite period costumes and sets provide an ideal frame for Verdi’s exploration of love, emotional betrayal and the darkest revenge.

Sung in Italian with surtitles.

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW THU 5 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS £15 - £16.50 G Details p35 Clive John and The Spirit Band present the only Johnny Cash show that matters. Delivering all the hits including The Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, Man In Black and many of the duets Johnny and June were famous for. So much more than just a tribute, this is an audio and visual spectacle which is energetic and entertaining for all to enjoy.

CIRCUS OF HORRORS THE VENTRILOQUIST TUE 17 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS £12 - £28 ATG THEATRE CARD & WATERSIDE CLUB £3 off G Details p35 The show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent, Circus of Horrors will take you on a whirlwind journey and send shivers down your spine with twisted contortionists, hair hanging beauties, flying aerialists, sword swallowers and its latest and greatest star The Ventriloquist.

Recommended for ages 16+.

JOHANN STRAUSS GALA WED 18 JAN 7.30PM TICKETS £18 - £33 Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with an enchanting mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss Family and Friends. David Juritz will direct from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner and the Johann Strauss Orchestra will be joined by the Johann Strauss Dancers in glorious period costume. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step!

BRENDAN COLE LIVE AND UNJUDGED SUN 22 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS £25.50 - £32 (Premium seats available) Not just for the Ballroom and Latin enthusiasts, this dance spectacular promises more than just a few cha cha cha’s! Brendan’s mischievous personality will host you throughout, whilst onstage his 14-piece band will captivate you. Joining him on stage will be former Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nicole Cutler, Andrew Cuerden, Hanna Haarala, Izabela Hanna and Brendan’s very own brother Scott Cole.

FRI 20 JAN 8pm TICKETS £22.50

SUGGS MY LIFE STORY IN WORDS AND MUSIC SAT 21 JAN 8pm TICKETS £19.50 Suggs My Life Story in Words and Music hands you an access-all-areas backstage pass to the Madness frontman’s mind as he attempts the dare-devil stunt of single-handedly unraveling the mysteries of his own life. Join him on an emotional rollercoaster through the ups and downs of an astonishing thirty-year career. With musical accompaniment and pointless interjections from his loyal, pianist-come-manservant.

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BABUSHKIN SEKRET MON 23 - WED 25 JAN Mon 8pm & Tue & Wed 5pm & 8pm TICKETS £12 - £28 G Details p35 ATG THEATRE CARD & WATERSIDE CLUB All perfs £3 off The Moscow State Circus will present its latest and most spectacular show with this sensational extravaganza Babushkin Sekret. Inspired by the Russian legend of The 12 Chairs, this new show will combine contemporary and classical circus in a way never before seen.

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC The ultimate tribute to one of rock ’n’ roll’s truly remarkable stories.

Enjoy this brilliant live anthology of all the crucial moments in the band’s eventful evolution which has received Mick Fleetwood’s golden seal of approval no less, this show is a must-see for any discerning disciple of this rock institution.

MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS

PAUL CARRACK SUN 19 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50 The legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics comes back to the Waterside following the success of his latest acclaimed new album A Different Hat. With a back catalogue of hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s marvellously soulful voice is known to millions around the world.

A mammoth cast of Russia’s greatest and most talented circus artists will take you on an incredible journey. The newly devised show includes the beautiful queen of Russian Circus Yana Alievia on a revolving ariel chandelier, the Whirlwind Rubsovsm troupe who acrobatically catapult themselves at breakneck speed, the juggling Sherbakovs on the reverse pyramid of St Petersburg, and the Doktrov, flying and spiralling in the apex of the auditorium with grace, beauty and elegance.

If all this isn’t enough to keep you on the edge of your seat then the hilarious clowns, Valik & Valerik will have you falling off them with laughter.

‘GENUINELY EYE POPPING’ EVENING STANDARD

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ANTON & ERIN LET’S DO IT

JIMEOIN LOVELY

SUN 4 MAR 3pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £29.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats available)

SUN 11 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £14.50

Following a sold out UK tour Anton du Beke and Erin Boag return with a sensational new show. Britain’s favourite dance couple will be joined by singer Lance Ellington, superb guest dancers and a live orchestra. With music from George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter featuring classic hits such as An American in Paris, Fascinating Rhythm and more.

World-class stand-up from Irish/Australian super-star Jimeoin. No gimmicks, purely and simply just great craic. As seen on BBC’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, and The Very Best of the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. ‘IT GETS NO BETTER THAN THIS. HE WON’T CHANGE YOUR LIFE BUT HE WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH A LOT!’ TIME OUT Recommended for ages 16+. www.jimeoin.com

OXFORD PHILOMUSICA JULIAN

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

LLOYD WEBBER

MON 5 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £12 - £24 (Premium seats available) G Details p35 The Waterside’s Orchestra in Association returns to perform two of the greatest Romantic works of all time. Star cellist Julian Lloyd Webber performs his widely-praised interpretation of Elgar’s famous Cello Concerto, before the orchestra presents Tchaikovsky’s turbulent, tortured but triumphant Symphony No.4, conducted by Marios Papadopoulos.

Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic returns by overwhelming public demand. Sally’s reputation has been built from her relationship with many high profile celebrities. She brings her amazing abilities and tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both entertaining and enlightening. Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

DOUG STANHOPE

THE OSMONDS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

WED 7 MAR 8pm TICKETS £20

TUE 13 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £27.50 - £29.50

Stanhope is opinionated, brutally honest - the stuff of legend!

‘THERE'S A KIND OF OLYMPIC TORCH OF AMERICAN COMEDY, WHICH PASSED FROM LENNY BRUCE, TO RICHARD PRYOR AND SAM KINISON... TO THE LATE BILL HICKS. STANHOPE IS THE LATEST, AND EQUALLY BRILLIANT, BEARER’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY Recommended for ages 18+.

For over 5 decades The Osmond brothers have been entertaining sold out crowds around the world. This is their biggest ever UK tour and will take fans on a journey through their many unforgettable hits, from classics such as One Bad Apple, Down By The Lazy River, Let Me In and Love Me For A Reason to Crazy Horses and Long Haired Lover From Liverpool.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

THE SEARCHERS IN CONCERT JOHN McNALLY

THU 8 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £20 - 22 G Details p35

FRANK ALLEN SPENCER JAMES SCOTT OTTAWAY WED 14 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £16.50 - £18.50

Prepare yourself for a party as the nation’s favourite rock ’n’ roll variety show returns by popular demand with a brand new 2012 production.

This rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features an all-new line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a feel-good party atmosphere.

In a remarkable career spanning 50 years and with classic hits including Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed to establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. They return with their special solo concert, which has been enthusiastically received around the world.

AN AUDIENCE WITH PAM AYRES

HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES

SAT 10 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50

SUN 25 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £7 - £18 (Premium seats available) ATG THEATRE CARD & WATERSIDE CLUB £3 off

Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Aylesbury following the recent publication of her autobiography The Necessary Aptitude. Since her first appearance on the ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks over 35 years ago, Pam has been an audience favourite with her observations on the comic details of everyday life. Pam’s show includes a selection of new poems and stories, as well as some audience favourites.

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MON 12 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £24 G Details p35

Starring Beverley Callard. Join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate - and all the other joys of being a 21st Century girl! Did we mention men and chocolate?

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY BACK TO BROADWAY... THE MUSICAL

ANDY ABRAHAM’S HISTORY OF THE BIG BANDS

SUN 8 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 ATG THEATRE CARD & WATERSIDE CLUB £3 off G Details p35

THU 19 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £21 ATG THEATRE CARD & WATERSIDE CLUB £1 OFF

The story of a small town girl’s dream to become a Broadway star, mixed with your favourite West End hits. This fresh musical features eight of the country’s finest singers and dancers. With fantastic renditions of favourite musicals, including Fame, Lion King and Dirty Dancing, this is the ultimate feel-good family night out! www.backtobroadwaymusical.co.uk

The History of the Big Bands features a magnificent 13-piece big band and a series of first class soloists who cover the famous songs as played by the original bandleaders. The audience is led on a musical journey from one band leader to another by the talented, charismatic and hugely successful Andy Abraham.

LITTLE BIG CLUB LIVE IN CONCERT

THE DREAMBOYS FULL FRONTAL TOUR

SUN 15 APR 1pm & 3.30pm TICKETS £12.50 CHILDREN £10 FAMILY TICKET £44

FRI 20 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £22.50 G Details p35 ATG THEATRE CARD & WATERSIDE CLUB £2.50 off EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT £2 off if booked before Sat 31 Dec

Bring the family along for a fabulous, fun-filled stage show experience featuring the world’s leading pre-school brand Thomas the Tank Engine™ as well as favourites Bob The Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Barney the Dinosaur ™, Angelina Ballerina™, and Pingu™. If you want to hear Barney sing I Love You, Bob the Builder, Wendy and Spud perform Is This The Way to Sunflower Valley, and Angelina Ballerina and Alice dance just for you, then this is the show you must see! ©2012 Hit Entertainment Ltd. The Little Big Club and The Little Big Club Logo are trademarks of Hit Entertainment Ltd.

The Dreamboys are the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. An action packed show featuring music, muscle, magic and mayhem you simply cannot afford to miss.

OXFORD PHILOMUSICA BENJAMIN GROSVENOR SUN 10 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £12 - £24 (Premium seats available) G Details p35 The remarkably talented young pianist Benjamin Grosvenor joins Oxford’s professional symphony orchestra for Grieg’s gloriously romantic Piano Concerto in A minor. The programme is completed by Carl Orff’s colourful and dramatic Carmina Burana, with the work’s famous choruses provided by the internationally renowned London Symphony Chorus.

STEWART FRANCIS OUTSTANDING IN HIS FIELD

PEPPA PIG LIVE

TUE 17 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50

PEPPA PIG’S TREASURE HUNT

www.stewartfrancis.com. Recommended for ages 16+.

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Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true-to-life puppets, perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans.

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With Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster.

Discover the bizarre workings of Merton’s brain, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. Paul returns to his stand-up roots.

Away from the Have I Got News For You desk, this is a night of sketches, music, magic, variety and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls).

Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.

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WED 18 APR 8pm TICKETS £23 ATG THEATRE CARD & WATERSIDE CLUB £3 off

Ahoy there me hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

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SAT 28 JUL 10am, 1pm & 4pm SUN 29 JUL 10am & 1pm TICKETS £12.50 - £14.50 FAMILY TICKET £50 G Details p35

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The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! ‘A BRILLIANT COMIC BRAIN - THIS STAND-

www.peppapiglive.com

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AND MORE...

CREATIVE LEARNING

SECOND SPACE

WATERSIDE INSIGHTS SECOND SPACE

BEACON THEATRE GROUP PRESENT KES WED 22 FEB 7.30pm THU 23 FEB 2pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £8 CONCS £5 SCHOOLS £2 Barry Hines’ story of a boy and his kestrel resonates as clearly today as it did 50 years ago. The Beacon Theatre Group’s production of Lawrence Till’s adaptation will move audiences to tears and leave them with lasting questions. Played by a mixed cast of teenagers and adults, Kes appears for just three performances prior to touring to the Edinburgh Fringe in the summer.

HHHH ‘BEAUTIFULLY TIMED’ BROADWAY BABY

HOBBLE AT THE WATERSIDE SUN 26 FEB TICKETS £14 FOYER ACOUSTIC MUSIC 12PM - 4PM MAIN AUDITORIUM BANDS 4PM From the organisers who brought you Hobble on the Cobbles comes an all-day local bands music festival. Featuring Platform Soul, The British Guitar Academy ‘All-Star’ Band (starring Steve Rothery & very special guests), plus Tin Spirits, Katie Buckhaven, and many more fantastic local bands. For full details visit: AylesburyShowcase.com

SECOND SPACE

ACTIVATE YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL SUN 1 APR 7pm TICKETS £10 CONCS £6 This popular youth dance showcase returns with performances by young people from across the Vale of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and the wider South East area. Over 100 young people will be performing a range of dance styles from contemporary to street dance and everything in between. For more information please visit www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/getinvolved

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BEACON THEATRE GROUP PRESENT

LORD OF THE FLIES THU 12 JUL 7.30pm FRI 13 JUL 2pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £8 CONCS £5 SCHOOLS £2 Following sell-out performances and five star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Beacon Theatre Group present a new production of William Golding’s classic tale, adapted by Nigel Williams. Performed by a young cast of actors, the story of survival and savagery on an island paradise pulsates with energy and surrounds you with menace.

HHHHH ‘BRILLIANT’ FESTIVALMEDIANETWORK

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DICK WHITTINGTON

LEGALLY BLONDE

FAMILY PANTO WORKSHOP SAT 10 DEC 11.30am - 1pm An exciting fun drama workshop for children aged 7yrs+ looking at some of the curious characters only found in pantomime. Will you be an Evil King Rat or Fairytale Princess? Parents can take part and do not need a ticket. Places £10 each through Box Office.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP SAT 4 FEB 10am - 4pm, 10-16yrs.

Join us for an all-singing all-dancing day based around the hit musical Legally Blonde.

Work with a professional choreographer and vocal coach to create some amazing moves and catchy songs. Suitable for those with or without previous experience. Places £20 through Box Office.

SCHOOL PANTOMIME WORKSHOPS for KS1 & 2.

Why not make your school’s visit to pantomime extra special with a workshop looking at its traditions and history, colourful characters and costumes.

Recreate some hysterical scenes with our actor and take a peek back stage. Lasts 1 hour at theatre or in school. £120 + VAT for 30 pupils. Book with Creative Learning.

THEATRE FACE PAINTING WORKSHOP SAT 11 FEB 10.30am - 12.30pm, 11 - 16 yrs.

Join award winning artists from www.aboutfaceuk.com for this session inspired by Legally Blonde. Includes demonstrations of make up through the ages on famous women from Elizabeth I to Lady Gaga and ends with the chance to get your own fantasy make up and semi-permanent glitter tattoos. Places £20 through Box Office.

Bespoke workshops can be created for your school or group, either linked to our shows or as a stand alone activity. For further details contact Creative Learning on 01296 745137 or email johncoughlan@theambassadors.com

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20% OFF FOOD & DRINK! Workshop participants show your event ticket to claim 20% off food and drink in our Café!

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MUCH MORE THAN JUST A THEATRE

BOOKING INFORMATION

Your business could be part of this remarkable success by joining our family of partners and interacting with over 300,000 theatregoers every year at this truly unique venue.

Partnership packages can include corporate entertaining and hospitality, marketing and advertising, venue branding and many more.

AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE

GENERAL ENQUIRIES 0844 871 7681

Exchange Street Aylesbury HP20 1UG

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For other information and advance booking please call the Box Office.

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CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS

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0844 871 7607 (bkg fee) Mon – Sat 9am – 10pm. Sun 10am – 8pm. Opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro & American Express. Calls will be charged at the national rate (charges may vary according to service provider). We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online.

On price bands A, B & C, Under 16s, full time students, registered unemployed, senior citizens and AVDC Passport to Leisure holders enjoy £2 off selected performances. Call Box Office for details.

We have created a number of unique experiences for our current partners, to see what we can do for your business and brand contact Scott Walker, Development Manager on 01296 745136 scottwalker@theambassadors.com

COUNTER SALES

BOOK ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury (bkg fee) The Box Office is situated in the main foyer of the theatre and is open Mon - Sat 10am until 15 mins after the last performance begins. On days where there is no perf we close at 6pm. On Sundays and Public Holidays we are closed unless there is a perf in which case we open 2 hours prior to the show and close 15 mins after the last perf begins.

TAKE YOUR EVENT CENTRE STAGE As well as providing unforgettable nights of theatre and entertainment Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is committed to offering the perfect environment for any business, organisation or group of people.

GROUPS & SCHOOLS Groups Hotline 0844 871 7614 groupsales@theambassadors.com Mon 10am - 5.30pm, Tue - Fri 9am - 5.30pm

BOOKING BY POST Cheques are payable to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Post to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UG. Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

We offer a full events service including logistics management, accommodation bookings, transport bookings, production and bespoke catering. Our fully-trained team will work with you every step of the way to ensure your event is a complete success.

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 information, please log on to www.textrelay.org

We are able to host a range of events from conferences, meetings and away days, to weddings, birthday parties and gala events.

For more information or to discuss your requirements please contact Sarah Lloyd, Events Co-ordinator on 01296 745135 or sarahlloyd@theambassadors.com

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

Please check with the Box Office when booking.

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. For full conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com

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

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.

WATERSIDE CLUB MEMBERSHIP 0844 871 7680 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Waterside Club offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Children under 5 will not be admitted except for family shows. A family ticket is for four people, maximum of two adults. Family tickets are available on selected performances only. All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the duty manager. Only one discount is available per ticket. For full info on available discounts, please call the Box Office.

G GROUPS & SCHOOLS DISCOUNTS n For events marked with this logo, a groups rate applies on selected performances and seats.

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

Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and for schools for selected performances. For full details of the range of prices on offer call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 7614.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Coming into line with the Disability and Equality Act of 2010 we have amended our accessible ticketing procedures to ensure equality for all of our patrons.

As of Monday 26 September patrons with access requirements will be offered the best available seat based upon their choice of price band and their access requirements. Our staff will always aim to meet a patron’s access requirements within the limitations of seat availability in the patron’s chosen price band. Please advise us in advance of any special needs you or anyone in your party may have and the Box Office staff will be happy to help.

AUDIO DESCRIBED (including a TOUCH TOUR), SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED and CAPTIONED performances offered on selected shows. See logos on show pages.

The theatre has an infra-red hearing system in the auditorium. A limited number of headsets are available from the cloakroom.

Hearing dogs and guide dogs are welcome in the theatre. Please inform the Box Office at the time of booking. The theatre has a step-free ground floor level from the entrance though to the Box Office, the Waterside Café and the Stalls with a lift to the Circle 1 and Circle 2 levels. There are eight wheelchair positions with companion seats, six in the Stalls and two in Circle 1.

An access leaflet is available, together with an audio CD of this brochure. Please contact marketingawt@ theambassadors.com or call 0844 871 7677.

To help you enjoy your visit you can book your programmes and ice creams in advance while buying your tickets. You can also buy theatre tokens. There is a pre-ordering drinks service as well as the chance to buy snacks and confectionery.

For seated performances there is a Stalls and Circle 1 bar. 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. Free booster seats and a buggy park will be available for children’s shows.

The information and prices in this brochure are correct at time of going to press. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre reserves the right to change or vary the advertised programme, facilities or discounts if necessary.

All discounts are limited and subject to availability.

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

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

You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive info from us and/or third parties or have any queries contact the Marketing Department on 0844 871 7681.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally.

Current and recent ATG co-productions include South Pacific, Ghost The Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.

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THEATRE’S LONGEST-RUNNING SUPPORT ACT “the two leads fizz with delicious chemistry”

“all the makings of a classic”

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