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‘A breathtaking theatrical experience classy, sassy, stylish and moving’ Telegraph

Have you heard the story of the Johnstone twins? bill kenwright presents

‘EXHILARATING. ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ JACK TINKER, DAILY MAIL 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 multiaward winning Blood Brothers, and Bill Kenwright’s production, having recently celebrated its 23rd phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now

‘The musical for all time’ 4

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I am very excited to bring the daring and dazzling world of figure skating back into an intimate theatrical setting like The Bristol Hippodrome. I have hand-picked the greatest ice skaters from around the globe to bring my incredible new production to life. Dynamic and atmospheric, ICE will draw you into its unique world, where world class skaters glide, soar, flip and fly in a truly theatrical setting. ICE features a powerful soundtrack of original music and reworked modern classics designed to delight and enthral. Robin Cousins’ ICE redefines ice skating for a new generation with a spectacular show the like of which UK theatres have not seen in 30 years.

‘Daring and dazzling the audience were left enthralled’ Southampton Daily Echo

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Come Together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles

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★★★★★ ‘Definitely West End worthy!’ Whatsonstage

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inspired by the life of marc bolan

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Come together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular concert jam-packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest hits! Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces, with live performances of early tracks including Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

‘You won’t get better than this West End show!’ Sunday Mirror

‘After two glorious hours I left the show feeling as high as a kite. For those who love The Beatles,this show is about as good as it gets’ daily telegraph

★★★★★ ‘You absolutely must go and see Let It Be’ Daily Star

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Inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, 20th Century Boy explodes onto the stage nearly four decades after the iconic star’s tragic death. Featuring some of the greatest pop songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the story of Marc Bolan and his band T.Rex, exposing some of the myths and taking the audience on an emotional, yet joyful journey through Marc’s fascinating life. A sure-fire feel-good night out. Let’s get it on! Packed with all T.Rex’s classic 70s hits, staged by Gary Lloyd (Thriller Live) and with a West End cast, 20th Century Boy is a gripping story and fantastic celebration of glam rock at its colourful best.

★★★★★

‘A glorious evening which had the audience on its feet and dancing in the aisles’ Evening Star

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Ride a White Swan Metal Guru I Love to Boogie Get It On hot love 20th Century Boy and many more

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Written by Peter Rowe Music and Lyrics by Marc Bolan

FEATURING the hits

Sue Jenkins Brookside, Casualty

Luke Bailey Waterloo Road

Warren Sollars Mamma Mia!

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a dynamic, all-new production re-imagined and re-mixed for 2014

‘see it! or live to regret it’ the independent

bill kenwright presents

‘a feel-good triumph’ mail on sunday

‘Sensational’ The Daily Express

‘breathtaking’ the independent

‘It will change the way you see ballet forever’ what’s on magazine

Firmly crowned as a modern day classic, Matthew Bourne’s powerful, provocative and totally original interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm, dazzling audiences in the West End and Broadway, and across Europe, Asia and Australia. Boldly shattering the traditional concept of swans in tutus and blending dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston and lighting by Rick Fisher, Matthew Bourne has created a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our times. This May Matthew Bourne makes a triumphant return to Bristol with Swan Lake. Book your tickets today to see this thrilling, audacious and original production, now unquestionably established as one of theatre’s great events.

Tue 20 - Sat 24 May Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £3.50 off Tue - Thu C G S Details page 26 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

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Based on the Oscar winning musical film and hugely successful TV series; Fame - The Musical is back and it’s gonna live forever! Brought bang up to date this exciting new production will take you on a hi-octane roller coaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade - fame. Set in the New York of today at the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and Fame is the feel-good sensation that you will never forget! Bursting with dynamic dance routines and unforgettable songs that have been reimagined for 2014 including; Fame and Let’s Play a Love Scene, Fame - The Musical has enjoyed seven West End runs since premiering in the USA in 1988 and continues to be performed all over the world.

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the eternally inspiring musical seen by over four million people Tue 27 - Sat 31 May Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price opening night £5 off Wed & Thu C G S Details page 26 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

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‘the funniest show on the planet’

25th anniversary tour

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duction The National Theatre pro

‘the audience go absolutely crazy. it’s the show you’ll never forget’ daily mail

‘fail-safe family entertainment’ daily express

‘IT’S STILL BUDDY BRILLIANT’ the sun

This sensational multi-award winning West End show returns to Bristol in 2014. Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Mon 2 - Sat 7 Jun Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Mon 7.30pm and Wed 2.30pm G Details page 26 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

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’

‘Comic perfection. What are you waiting for? Book now!’ daily telegraph

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THE WEST END HIT MUSICAl

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.

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‘A proper old fashioned giggle’ The Sun

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Presented by Phil McIntyre Entertainments, Arnold Stiefel and ambassador Theatre Group

‘Did I think It was sexy?

You Bet!’ Daily Mirror

FEATURING 25 OF ROD STEWART’S BIGGEST HITS Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. In a career spanning five decades he’s as popular now as ever with his acclaimed new album Time topping the UK charts and the No.1 Bestseller Rod - An autobiography. Tonight’s The Night, the smash hit West End musical comedy inspired by the songs of Rod Stewart is the all-singing, all-dancing feel good show which went on to play sold-out theatres across the UK.

songs includE: Maggie May Baby Jane Hot Legs Do Ya Think I’m Sexy Sailing Some Guys Have All The Luck Ooh La La Tonight’s The Night

Our hero ‘Stu’ is a shy young man, so tongue tied that he cannot find the courage to declare his love to the girl of his dreams. How different he is to his hero, that legendary rock n’ roll vagabond Rod Stewart. Rediscover the magic of 25 classic Rod Stewart songs including Maggie May, Baby Jane, Hot Legs, Sailing, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy and Tonight’s The Night in this sensational musical comedy featuring spectacular staging, a world class band and dazzling choreography. Written by

Ben Elton Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger Choreographed by Denise Ranger mon 23 Jun - sat 5 jul Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off opening night £5 off Mon - Thu C G Details page 26 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

‘Miss it at your peril’ Mail on Sunday

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Still rocking after 5 years on Broadway and following 3 years of ovation-inducing performances in London’s West End, the legendary Rock of Ages comes to Bristol starring Ben Richards (9 to 5 The Musical) as Stacee Jaxx and Noel Sullivan (We Will Rock You) as Drew. This 80s-themed hilarious musical features over 30 eyebrow scorching tunes including:

Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight this Feeling and I Want To Know What Love Is We can’t sneak you in to the lead-singer’s dressing room, but we can make sure your night goes with a bang! Grab yourself a ticket and two drinks with our exclusive PARTY PACKAGES available across all price bands. WARNING: This show contains scenes of Rock ’n’ Roll debauchery.

Mon 7 - Sat 12 Jul Mon - Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Atg theatre card Half price opening night £10 off Tue 7.30pm & Fri 5pm C G S Details page 26

DAILY STAR

‘THIS ALL-TAPPING, ALL-SPLASHING SHOW WILL PUT A SMILE ON ANYONE’S FACE’ daily express the daily telegraph

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sunday express

Direct from the West End, this superbly enjoyable production of Singin’ in the Rain is a smash hit with critics and audiences alike. It tells the story of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies and some of its stars - behind. This spectacular show is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinseltown glamour of one the world’s best loved movies and features all the songs from the glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ’em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the classic Singin’ in the Rain. Featuring screen star Maxwell Caulfield as studio boss R F Simpson and Coronation Street favourite Vicky Binns as the ‘uniquely voiced’ starlet Lina Lamont, high energy choreography and sumptuous set design (including 12,000 litres of water!), Singin’ in the Rain showers you with everything you could wish for in a hit musical.

‘ONE OF THE MOST MARVELLOUS MOVIE MUSICALS OF ALL TIME NOW BIGGER, BOLDER AND BETTER’ mail on sunday

Tue 22 Jul - Sat 9 Aug Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm signed perf Thu 31 Jul 7.30pm Captioned perf Wed 6 Aug 7.30pm Audio Described perf Thu 7 Aug 7.30pm Atg theatre card Half Price opening night £6 off Mon - Wed C G S Details page 26 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

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Images by Manuel Harlan and Hugo Glendinning of the UK touring production

direct from the west end and larger than life!

★★★★★

‘Tremendous’ Daily Express

Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek The Musical is this year’s must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek The Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure!

★★★★★

‘shrektacular’ Sunday Telegraph

Tue 19 Aug - Sun 7 Sep Tue - Sat 7pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Captioned perf Wed 27 Aug 7pm signed perf Tue 2 Sep 7pm Audio Described perf Thu 4 Sep 7pm groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

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Original London Company. Images by Helen Maybanks, Brinkhoff Mögenburg and Tristram Kenton.

‘blockbuster barnum! theatrical energy of the highest order’ daily express

‘Dance does not often get so good’ The Guardian

CAMERON MACKINTOSH & CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE’s

RECORD-BREAKING production

With an incredible two decades of global success since the show first burst into the public’s heart at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1994, this is an unmissable chance for UK audiences to reconnect with what the Irish Times rightly described as ‘The Original. The Best.’

This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman, who lit up the world with colour, warmth and the excitement of his imagination. Barnum is a

‘bIG, SHARP, WITTY, BREATHTAKING AND EMOTIONAL’

(The Observer) show starring Brian Conley in the title role. Cy Coleman’s wonderfully exuberant score includes the hits Come Follow The Band, The Colours Of My Life and There Is A Sucker Born Ev’ry Minute.

This 20th Anniversary UK Tour, gives Riverdance fans old and new, the opportunity to celebrate an incredible milestone for an incredible show. Twenty years after it took its first steps, a truly phenomenal piece of theatrical entertainment is back by popular demand. Don’t miss this anniversary tour! Tue 16 - Sat 27 Sep Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu 25 & Sat 2.30pm groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

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A CAMERON MACKINTOSH / MICHAEL HARRISON PRESENTATION OF THE MARK BRAMBLE / MICHAEL STEWART / CY COLEMAN MUSICal

‘The show is quite simply incredible’ The Washington Times

‘a family evening unlike anything else’ The Times

‘The sort of spectacle and experience that comes along once in a lifetime’

The Hollywood Reporter

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winner! best new musical olivier awards 2013

The comic family tale of an eccentric toymaker and his mechanical doll

HHHHH ‘A MUSICAL LIKE THIS COMES AROUND ONCE IN A LIFETIME’

‘There are few things greater than Coppélia’

Tim Walker, The Sunday Telegraph

HHHHH ‘A JOYOUS PRODUCTION’

The Daily Telegraph

BBC London

‘A joyful, colourful ballet which is suitable for children and adults alike’

Tue 18 - Sat 29 Nov Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Captioned perf Wed 26 Nov 7.30pm signed perf Thu 20 Nov 7.30pm

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Coppélia

Dr Coppélius, the toymaker, has created the lifelike Coppélia doll and wishes for nothing more than to bring her to life. He thinks his dream has finally come true, but he has merely been caught up in a lovers’ tiff. Love triumphs over all in this comedy of mistaken identity and the finale is a breathtaking celebration of the lovers’ marriage. Coppélia is an enchanting, effervescent family ballet, perfect for young and old alike. Delibes’ irresistibly melodic score is performed by the Orchestra of English National Ballet.

Tue 4 - Sat 8 Nov Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm Sat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price opening night £7 off Wed - Fri eve & Sat mat G S Details page 26 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032

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Image ©Eric Richmond

Music & Lyrics by IRVING BERLIN Based on RKO’s MOTION PICTURE Direct from its tremendous success in London, winning three Olivier awards for Best New Musical, Best Choreography, Best Costumes and the Evening Standard Award for Best Night Out, this spectacular West End production will be returning to the Hippodrome where it wowed audiences in 2012. Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage in one of the greatest dance musicals of all time. Packed full of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including, Cheek to Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie & Tails, Let’s Face the Music & Dance and Puttin’ on the Ritz, Top Hat tells the story of Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont. An uplifting and hilarious romantic comedy celebrating 1930s song, style and romance, Top Hat dazzles with over 200 beautiful costumes, breathtaking dance and a love story that will set the pulse racing!

Audio Described perf Thu 27 Nov 7.30pm Tails & Tiara Nights Sat 22 & 29 Nov 7.30pm Dress in your finest and enjoy a VIP package. Visit atgtickets. com/bristol for details. Atg theatre card £5 off opening night Subject to quota control C G S Details page 26

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special events hot flush! STARRING LESLEY JOSEPH

ANDY FORD COMEDY CLUBBED LIVE!

sun 27 apr 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off

sun 22 jun 7.30pm C ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off Andy’s back for one night only! Laugh out loud camp hilarity - good old fashioned, no swearing humour, at its best. Don’t forget to take Grandma, even she will be laughing in the aisles, OMG babbers! With special guests THE BIG ACT Bristol’s talented youth.

Share in the friendships, the secrets, the laughs, the tears and the ups and downs of four ordinary women - and one man - living extraordinary lives. More fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox, Hot Flush! might even leave you feeling 341/2 again! You’ll all love it. www.hotflushthemusical.com

joe brown in concert

the dreamboys fit and famous 2014 tour

Premier rock ’n’ roll legend Joe Brown goes from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continue to gather momentum. The musical styles in his new show break more boundaries and are as unique as Joe himself. Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and rock ’n’ roll.

If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the UK, then look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action packed show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more!

sun 18 May 7.30pm

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Bruce Forsyth... entertains!

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

sun 1 Jun 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off

‘Purveyors Of Cool’ with The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century and wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, & Sammy Davis. Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Sway, My Way, That’s Amore, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me To The Moon. Fabulous totally live show band & Vegas Showgirls joining in the fun too. Always a great night out.

With The Dave Arch Orchestra

sat 19 jul 7.30pm F

Direct from his shows at The Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury Festival, Bruce Forsyth, the nation’s most famous and loved performer entertains in a very special rare performance.

sing-a-long-a grease

russell howard wonderbox

From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music. This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is ‘The one that you want’. The host will lead a vocal warm up judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your free fun pack, it couldn’t be easier or more fun! www.singalonga.net

Russell Howard, one of our funniest and most successful comedians, returns to his first love, live stand-up with his first tour for three years. Don’t miss the chance to see this unique comedian on his biggest tour to date; back on stage, on-top of the world, doing what he does best.

sun 15 jun 7.30pm G

51 shades of maggie Fri 20 - sat 21 Jun 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off G

Written by Leesa Harker, Fifty One Shades of Maggie is the number 1 best selling comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey. This hilarious new play is full of naughty bits, join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips! Recommended age 16+

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Wed 13 - Sat 16 Aug 8pm

scooby doo! the mystery of the pyramid sun 17 Aug 2.30pm & 6.30pm G F Scooby-Doo and the gang are back with Spooky Mystery and fun in the Pyramids. Cartoon Classic Comes to Life! With hilarious physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects, the whole family will enjoy this new episode live on stage. Zoinks... book early for best seats!

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Restoration Levy Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to The Bristol Hippodrome’s restoration fund. CHILDREN/BABES IN ARMS Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows. Children (ages 18 months - 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of

charge to those events they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only). ACCESS for ALL For all access bookings or for more information on our services for patrons with disabilities, including wheelchair access; induction loop/infra red system; captioned, signed and audio described performances, call 0117 302 3222 (voice or minicom Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) or email trishhodson@theambassadors.com For deaf/hard of hearing textphone users 18001 + access telephone number. For more information on Text Relay visit www.textrelay.org Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking.

A large print listing is available. Call 0117 302 3222 or email trishhodson@ theambassadors.com Booking Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee free. Tickets are nonrefundable. 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. Accepted methods of payment include cash, all major credit cards including Amex (electron only in person), ATG Vouchers and Theatre Tokens. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. Information and prices are correct at the time of going to press, however management reserve the right to amend details or vary prices at any time. Only one concession available per ticket and all concessions are subject to availability and may be subject to quota control. For detailed information on seating, please see online or ask when booking. *Subject to booking/transaction fee

Blood Brothers UPPER CIRCLE

GRAND CIRCLE

Derren Brown - Infamous* Mon - Thu Fri & Sat

prices for online & telephone bookings**

£32

£27.50

£22

£15

£10

£37.50

£36 £38.50

£45 £45

£39.90 £42.40

£25.90

Hot Flush*

£23

Robin Cousins Ice

£30

£25

£19

£15

£10

£35

Let It Be

£35

£29.50

£19.50

£15

£42

Yes in Concert*

£38.50

20th Century Boy Mon - Thu Wed Mat Fri & Sat

£25 £15 £29.50

£19.50 £25

£15 £19.50

£10 £15

£29.50 £33

£35.90 £31.40 £25.90 -

£17.90

£12.90

£41.40

£48.90 £48.90

£21.90

£16.90

£11.90

£37.90

£37.90 £32.40 £22.40 £16.90

£44.90

£42.40

£28.90 £23.40 £17.90 £12.90 £17.90 £33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90

£33.40 £36.90

£29.40 £27.40 £25.40

£46.40

£32.90 £27.90 -

Joe Brown In Concert*

£26.50

£24.50

£22.50

STALLS

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

£37.50

£30.50

£25

£19.50

£43.50

£40.40 £33.40 £27.90 £22.40

STAGE

Fame

£32

£27.50

£22

£15

£10

£37.50

£35.90 £31.40 £25.90

Bruce Forsyth*

£35

£30

£40

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Ambassador theatre group 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 Foxwoods Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. 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 and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 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.

£17.90

£12.90

£41.40

£42.90

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £12.90

£36.40

£32.40 £27.90 £22.40

£11.90

£37.90

£37.90 £32.90

Buddy

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£10

£32.50

One Man, Two Guvnors

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£10

£35

Sing-a-long-a Grease*

£15

£16.90

Throughly Marvellous Musicals

£22

£24.90

51 Shades Of Maggie

£21

£23.90

Andy Ford*

£18

£20.90

Tonight’s The Night

£35

£29.50

£22.50

£15

£10

£42

£38.90 £33.40 £26.40 £17.90

£12.90

£45.90

Rock Of Ages

£32

£27.50

£22

£15

£10

£37.50

£35.90 £31.40 £25.90

£17.90

£12.90

£41.40

£23.50

£26.40

£23

£21

£17

£25.90 £23.90 £19.90

Singin’ in the Rain Mon - Thu Fri & Sat

£43.50 £45

£35 £39.50

£25 £29.50

£19.50 £19.50

£15 £15

£47.50 £49.50

£15 £15

£47.50 £49.50

Russell Howard*

£28.50

£31.40

Scooby Doo The Mystery Of The Pyramid

£19.50

£21.40

Shrek The Musical Tue - Thu Fri - Sun

£39.50 £45

£35 £39.50

£29.50 £35

£25 £29.50

£15 £19.50

£45 £49.50

Chas & Dave*

£29.50

£26.50

£24.50

£32.40 £29.40 £27.40

The Illegal Eagles*

£25.50

£23.50

£28.40 £26.40

One Night Of Queen*

£18.50

£21.40

Roy Chubby Brown*

£22

£24.90

Barnum Mon - Thu Fri & Sat

£42.50 £45

£37.50 £39.50

£27.50 £29.50

£17.50 £19.50

£12.50 £15

£47.50 £49.50

Sally Morgan*

£24.50

£28.40

Riverdance* Tue-Thu Eve & Sat Mat Fri, Sat & Sun eves Sun Mat

£41 £44.50 £36.50

£38.50 £41 £34.50

£33 £34 £28

Peppa Pig

The Dreamboys* The Rat Pack*

£16.50

£14.50

£21

The Magic Of Motown*

£25

An Evening Of Burlesque

£24

£21.50

£29.50 £25.50

£25 £22.50

£19.50

£15

£10

£35

£18.50

£12.50

£21 £41

£16 £36

£10 £31

£21

£10

£26 £46

Calamity Jane BLOC - Sister Act English National Ballet Coppelia Thu Mat Sat mat & eves

£43.50 £35 £25 £19.50 £45 £39.50 £29.50 £19.50

£39.50 £35 £29.50 £25 £15 £45 £39.50 £35 £29.50 £19.50

£42.50 £37.50 £27.50 £17.50 £45 £39.50 £29.50 £19.50

£45 £49.50

£12.50 £15

£47.50 £49.50

£44.90 £42.40 £36.90 £48.40 £44.90 £37.90 £40.40 £38.40 £31.90

£18.40 £16.40

£22.90

£27.90

£12.90

£38.90

£26.90 £24.40

£33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90 £28.40 £25.40 £21.40

£14.40 £14.40

£23.90 £18.90 £11.90 £43.90 £38.90 £33.90 £23.90

£11.90

£28.90 £48.90

Top Hat

£43.50

£36.50

£30.50

£26.50

£21.50

£53.50

£47.40 £40.40 £34.40 £30.40 £25.40

£58.40

Dick Whittington

£29.50

£26.50

£19.50

£15

£10

£39.50

£32.40 £29.40 £22.40 £16.90

£11.90

£42.40

Wicked Mon - Thu Fri & sat

£52.50 £55

£42.50 £47.50

£32.50 £35.50

£25 £27.50

£20 £22.50

£72.50 £75

£52.50 £42.50 £32.50 £25 £20 £55 £47.50 £35.50 £27.50 £22.50

£72.50 £75

**A £4 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & Group Bookings). *A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.