Theatre Royal Brighton July-December 2017

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Royal

Theatre Brighton WH H AT AT ’’ S S O ON N || JJ U U LYLY- D N OV W ECE EM MB BE ER R 2017 2017

PAGE SIZE Print size: 148mm wide x 210mm high Total size with full 3mm bleed: 154mm wide x 216mm high

PLEASE LEAVE THE SPACE UNDER THE DOTTED LINE FREE OF TYPE OR IMPORTANT IMAGERY. THIS IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR LOGOS AND ADDRESSES ETC. BACKGROUND IMAGERY OR FLAT COLOUR IS OK TO GO HERE.

WELCOME TO THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON

In March, Team TRB took a trip to the Palace Pier as part of English Tourism Week.

Transforming a double-decker bus into a celebration of Theatre Royal Brighton, we gave customers old and new the chance to sample some of The Parlour’s cake, craft their own bunny ears, take a virtual tour of the Theatre using our Inside the Magic app and chat to our lovely staff about the upcoming season. Who knows where you might spot Team TRB next?

Welcome to Theatre Royal Brighton and another fantastic season of drama, comedy and musicals in the atmospheric surroundings of our historic 210 year-old building. We are particularly looking forward to the return of the powerful stage adaptation of The Kite Runner, the divinely decadent Cabaret will be a real treat and the year ends with everyone’s favourite musical, Grease. We hope you enjoy this season as much as we know we will!

★★★★★

‘A SPELLBINDING PRODUCTION’ THE STAGE ON THE KITE RUNNER

‘A FEEL GOOD, PICK-ME-UP MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ON GREASE

Every Tuesday RISE Up Community Choir brighten up our mornings with their rehearsals.

RISE are an award winning charity providing sanctuary and support for people affected by domestic violence and abuse in Sussex and we are proud to host them in our Theatre each week. Look out for details of the choir’s Christmas concert later this year.

We are pleased to have successfully undertaken the second phase of roof repairs and our 210 year-old Theatre is looking more beautiful than ever now we have restored all of the stained glass windows on the south side of the building. All of the glass has been removed, repaired and housed in new frames to stunning effect. We hope you spot their new sparkle next time you visit!

DID YOU KNOW?

1. Until the 70s there was an actors’ bar backstage called ‘The Last Gulp’ where actors could drink during the show!

2. In the 50s Hazel Dorling played piano during the incoming and interval in the orchestra pit. Hazel looked very smart in her ball gown - but also insisted on wearing wellies in case a mouse ran over her foot!

3. TRB housed a ‘thunder run’ where cannon balls were dropped into a pipe which ran around the auditorium to create the sound of thunder.

John Baldock, General Manager commentstrb@theambassadors.com /TheatreRoyalBTN | |2|

@TheatreRoyalBTN |

theatreroyalbtn |3|

MONDAY 17TH — SATURDAY 22ND JULY

TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST — SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER

★★★★★

‘HILARIOUS’

THE INDEPENDENT

‘PREPARE FOR A GREAT NIGHT OUT’

‘SHIRLEY’S JOURNEY IS A JOY’

BRITISHTHEATRE.COM

THE INDEPENDENT

‘ALL THE FUN OF THE FILM’

‘BRILLIANT. THE PLAY IS NOT ONLY FUNNY, IT IS ALSO MOVING’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

STARRING

JON ROBYNS CASSIE COMPTON RAY QUINN RUTH MADOC

FINANCIAL TIMES

EIGHT PERFORMANCES ONLY OF WILLY RUSSELL’S HEART-WARMING MASTERPIECE

MUSIC BY

MATTHEW SKLAR BOOK BY

CHAD BEGUELIN AND TIM HERLIHY LYRICS BY

CHAD BEGUELIN

Based upon the New Line Cinema film Written by Tim Herlihy DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY

NICK WINSTON

‘THE FUNNIEST AND MOST HEART-WARMING PLAY’ DAILY MIRROR Shirley is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she makes chips and egg for her husband while talking to the wall. Where has her life disappeared to? Out of the blue, her best friend offers her a trip to Greece for two weeks and she secretly packs her bags. She heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself very differently.

Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy premiered in 1986 and took the world by storm. It was adapted into an Oscar nominated film. Now, on its 30th anniversary, Jodie Prenger stars in the first major revival of this national treasure.

Suitable for ages 14+

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

TUESDAY – THURSDAY YOU’RE INVITED TO THE PARTY OF THE YEAR AND SATURDAY 7.45PM THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 5PM AND 8.30PM SATURDAY MATINEES TWS ATG SP imageIt’s 127x100.indd 1985. Hair 1is huge, greed is good and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart10/05/2017 16:42 WEDNESDAY AND 2.30PM SATURDAY MATINEES (Jon Robyns: Avenue Q, Legally Blonde) is New Jersey’s favourite wedding 2.30PM singer. When his own fiancée dumps him at the altar, a seriously bummedTICKETS FROM £15 TICKETS FROM £12.75 out Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own.

ATG THEATRE CARD ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Can sweet natured Julia (Cassie Compton: X Factor) and her best friend.

Best offer – Half price Monday 17th July Holly, lure Robbie out of the dumpster and back into the limelight? Or is he Tuesday 29th August GROUPS BEST OFFER going to see her head off down the aisle with Wall Street bad boy Glenn (Ray GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups £8 off per ticket for groups Quinn: X Factor, Dancing On Ice )?

Only Grandma Rosie (Ruth Madoc: Hi-Deof 10+ Monday – Thursday of 40+ plus 1 in 20 goes free and Saturday matinee plus Hi!, Little Britain) seems to be able to see that Robbie and Julia are the couple 1 in 11 goes free TOUCH TOUR that are meant to be.

Saturday 2nd September 1pm Don’t miss your chance to join the party of the year – with a musical that CAPTIONED AUDIO DESCRIBED promises to get you up dancing faster than your Dad at a wedding, packed PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE Thursday 20th July 7.45pm Saturday 2nd September 2.30m with songs which capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandler CONNECT WITH US

|4|

Performances by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.

smash hit film.

CONNECT WITH US

|5|

MONDAY 24TH — SATURDAY 29TH JULY

★★★★★

‘AFLAME WITH PASSION. A PICTURE OF EXULTANT FEMINISM.’ THE OBSERVER

★★★★

‘ORIGINAL, ENGAGING AND UNEXPECTEDLY FUNNY. FULL OF INTELLIGENT DETAIL.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘A FRESH, EXCITING AND ENDLESSLY INVENTIVE PRODUCTION.’

★★★★★

EVENING STANDARD

‘CAPTURES THE BEATING HEART OF THE NOVEL. AND THEN SOME.’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

Following a critically-acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre will be coming to Brighton in July.

This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed

by Sally Cookson.

The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.

Supporting quality drama at Theate Royal Brighton

|6|

UK Tour Cast, photos by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.15PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2PM TICKETS FROM £15.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 24th July

GROUPS BEST OFFER £7.50 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Monday – Thursday and Saturday matinee plus 1 in 20 goes free DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE

|7|

★★★★★

‘THERE AREN’T ENOUGH ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE HOW WONDERFUL LA CAGE IS... MUSICAL THEATRE AT ITS ABSOLUTE BEST... UNMISSABLE’

TUESDAY 15TH — SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST

HOLLYWOOD NEWS

BILL KENWRIGHT WEST END STAR & EASTENDERS & OVER THE RAINBOW

JOHN PARTRIDGE

PRESENTS

MARCH 2017 THE NATIONAL CRITICS RAVE ABOUT THIS NEW PRODUCTION

BROADWAY LEADING MAN & T.J HOOKER & GREASE 2

ADRIAN ZMED

★★★★

‘A TRIUMPH, A FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL, WITH HEART, BRAINS AND SEQUINS ’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘HIGH SPEC RAZZMATAZZ’ DAILY MAIL

‘WITTY, ZIPPY...

A DELIGHT’

Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of La Cage aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in the heart of St Tropez.

But all may be about to change. Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a notorious right-wing politician. Drama and hilarity ensue when a meeting of the parents forces them to cover up their vibrant lifestyle.

WINNER OF 11 TONY® AWARDS AND 2 OLIVIERS

Will Albin be able to play the role of his life to ensure that Jean-Michel can marry his love?

John Partridge’s extensive theatre credits boast the West End productions of A Chorus Line at the London Palladium, Cats, Starlight Express and Chicago but perhaps he is best known for playing Christian in BBC’s EastEnders and as a judge on TV’s Over The Rainbow. Adrian Zmed’s Broadway credits include Blood Brothers, Grease and Falsettos and on television he is best loved as Officer Vince Romano in the hit TV show T.J. Hooker and on the big screen as Johnny in Grease 2 . Joining them is West End Icon, Marti Webb.

She received huge critical acclaim for Tell Me on a Sunday, a show specifically written for her by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black. She has recorded nine solo albums and had numerous hit singles, including the smash hit Take That Look Off Your Face. |8|

★★★★

Audiences are standing and cheering for Bill Kenwright’s spectacular, heart-warming and hilariously funny production of this Award-Winning Broadway musical.

THE TIMES

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.15 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tuesday 15th August

GROUPS BEST OFFER £23.50 per ticket for groups of 20+ plus 1 in 20 goes free DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE

|9|

TUESDAY 12TH — SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 18TH — SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

‘A KILLER THRILLER WITH REAL CAVIAR QUALITY’

‘A FINE AND INDEED, NOBLE PIECE OF WORK’

THE TIMES

DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘MORE TWISTS THAN A BUCKET OF SNAKES’

‘I WAS AMUSED, GRIPPED AND DEEPLY MOVED’

THE TELEGRAPH

DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘SO MANY TWISTS, DOUBLE BLUFFS, TRIPLE – EVEN QUADRUPLE – BLUFFS. A SUPERB EVENING IN THE THEATRE’ THE ARTS DESK

Mark Puddle in association with Paul Tyrer and Jamie Clark for TBO Productions present the Salisbury Playhouse production.

A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF BrightonRichmond_127x101.indd 1 24/05/2017 THE COMPLETELY UNMISSABLE THRILLER, A WICKEDLY ENJOYABLE WHO’LL-DO-IT!

23:50:38

Stage and Television stars Paul Bradley (Elliot Hope in Holby City; Nigel Bates in EastEnders) and Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater in EastEnders and Redwater) lead the cast of Deathtrap, a truly satisfying spine-chiller that is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Sidney Bruhl, a once-successful writer of stage thrillers, is in the grip of chronic writer’s block, when young playwright Clifford Anderson sends Bruhl his brilliant new whodunit, Deathtrap. Desperate to set Broadway alight once more, should Bruhl kill the newcomer and pass the play off as his own?

Deathtrap continues to hold the record as the longest running thriller in Broadway history.

Book now for this wickedly enjoyable ‘who’ll do it’ where no-one is exactly what they first appear to be! | 10 |

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

When elderly widow Daisy Werthan crashes her car one day in 1948, her son hires her a chauffeur, an African-American named Hoke Colburn. Daisy and Hoke’s relationship gets off to a rocky start but, as times change against a 25-year backdrop of prejudice, inequality and civil unrest, a profound and life-altering friendship blossoms in this acclaimed comedy drama.

TICKETS FROM £15.50

From its landmark off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the 1989 film version, which was the winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture, Driving Miss Daisy has touched the hearts of millions worldwide.

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 12th September

GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday matinee SIGNED PERFORMANCE Friday 15th September 7.45pm DRINK OFFER AVAILABLE

From her multi award-wining performance in I, Claudius to the epic film Dune, from a Tony® nominated performance of Marlene on Broadway to Cabaret in the West End, Dame Siân Phillips has enjoyed a dazzling career spanning more than seven decades.

RSC actor and legendary TV presenter, Derek Griffiths’ numerous West End credits include the original production of Beauty and the Beast in which he originated the role of Lumière and the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Until recently he played Freddie Smith in Coronation Street.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 18th September

GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Tuesday – Thursday eves and Saturday matinee CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thursday 21st September 7.45pm DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE

| 11 |

MONDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

THE SMASH HIT COMEDY

★★★★

MARTIN SHAW LEADS THE CAST IN THE TIMELY UK PREMIERE OF GORE VIDAL’S AWARDWINNING PLAY ABOUT THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE. ‘A SOPHISTICATED, ELEGANT AND DAMNABLY ENTERTAINING PLAY’ THE NEW YORKER

‘THE BEST MAN MAKES YOU WISH THAT VIDAL WERE WRITING THE DIALOGUE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES’

TUESDAY 17TH — SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER

‘A HILARIOUS AYCKBOURN-STYLE FAMILY COMEDY’ THE GUARDIAN

★★★★

‘A SHARP, SARDONIC DOMESTIC COMEDY THAT PUTS A FAMILY THROUGH THE CHRISTMAS WRINGER’

BY

Sam Holcroft

WHATSONSTAGE

DIRECTED BY SIMON GODWIN

NY TIMES

Two opposing presidential party candidates are neck and neck in an unscrupulous battle for the nomination. The only thing that separates the ex-Secretary of State and his populist opponent is an endorsement from a respected ex-President. But where does compromise end and corruption begin? And who in the end will be proven to be ‘the best man?’

One of the UK’s best loved and most respected actors, Martin Shaw rose to stardom in the late seventies in The Professionals, launching a career that has hardly seen him out of the limelight since. He is best known for starring in the multi award-winning BBC drama Judge John Deed and more recently, Inspector George Gently.

On stage, his revelatory performance as Lord Goring in Peter Hall’s production of An Ideal Husband earned him an Olivier and a Tony® nomination and the coveted New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award.

Other West End triumphs include the acclaimed Twelve Angry Men, Are You Lonesome Tonight? and A Man For All Seasons. He returns to the stage in a role made famous by Henry Fonda in the award-winning film adaptation of The Best Man.

‘GORE VIDAL’S THE BEST MAN IS A WINNER – EXTRAORDINARILY FRESH, WITTY, SHARP AND RELEVANT’ NY DAILY NEWS

★★★★

‘INGENIOUS AND INSIGHTFUL’ MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

THE TIMES

THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM

Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended family gathers for a traditional Christmas dinner, and each of them rigidly follows those rules?

TICKETS FROM £18.90

Christmas day will never be the same again. As the drinks flow and the obligatory games intensify, family resentments rise and relationships are pulled apart with a bang – like oh so many Christmas crackers.

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 25th September

GROUPS BEST OFFER £4 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Tuesday – Thursday CONNECT WITH US

| 12 |

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

Award-winning director Simon Godwin directs this new production of Sam Holcroft’s brilliant and darkly funny play, following a critically acclaimed run at the National Theatre in 2015. Rules For Living is brought to the stage

by English Touring Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston and Royal & Derngate Northampton, the producing team who won the 2016 UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production for The Herbal Bed.

THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £14.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - £10 off Tuesday 17th October

GROUPS BEST OFFER £7.50 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Tuesday – Thursday CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thursday 19th October 7.45pm

TOUCH TOUR Saturday 21st October 1pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Saturday 21st October 2.30pm DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE

| 13 |

CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MULTI-MILLION SELLING CDS

MONDAY 2ND — SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER

‘I LOVED EVERY MOMENT’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘SUBLIME’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘THE ULTIMATE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY’ CBS NEWS

‘VASTLY ENTERTAINING’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

INCLUDING THE SMASH HITS Let’s Dance, To Know

Photos include previous cast

‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’ DAILY EXPRESS

Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two, Three, Four and Five, the West End sell-out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era.

The dazzling success of the first five albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over two million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia, they’d love to see it as well.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song-writing competition and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But, when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

TICKETS FROM £17.90

Written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds of a Feather, and The New Statesman.

Dreamboats and Petticoats – the songs will live forever.

Featuring classic tracks from: Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and many more. | 14 |

Him Is To Love Him, Shakin’ All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more.

THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off Tuesday 3rd – Thursday 5th October 7.45pm GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Monday – Thursday CONNECT WITH US

| 15 |

MONDAY 30TH OCTOBER – SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

TUESDAY 14TH — SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

★★★★

‘A PLAY THAT REMINDS YOU WHY YOU GO TO THE THEATRE AND WHY YOU FALL IN LOVE. AND WHY, JUST SOMETIMES, IT IS ALL WORTH THE EFFORT’

‘A SPELLBINDING PRODUCTION’ THE STAGE

★★★★

‘JUST THE TICKET!’ METRO

THE SPECTATOR

‘THE REAL THING IS SO DENSELY AND ENTERTAININGLY PACKED WITH WIT, IDEAS AND FEELINGS THAT ONE VISIT JUST WON’T DO’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘AN UNEXPECTED DELIGHT’

MARK SHENTON LONDON THEATRE

Adapted by Matthew Spangler

‘A WONDERFUL NIGHT IN THE THEATRE’

Based on the best-selling novel by

Khaled Hosseini

LIVE THEATRE UK

Directed by Giles Croft

Original production by LIVERPOOL

★★★★★

‘A PLAY THAT GLOWS WITH LOVE’S WARMTH AND BURNS WITH LOVE’S PAIN’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

Henry is the sharpest playwright of his generation. His wife, Charlotte, has been appearing in a play by Henry about a couple whose marriage is on the verge of collapse. Max, her leading man, is also married to an actress, Annie.

When Henry’s affair with Annie threatens to destroy his own marriage, he realises life has started imitating art. But are they really in love? Is it the real thing?

The Real Thing is clever, poignant and entertaining, showcasing the wordplay of Stoppard with some of his most witty, tender and touching writing.

Laurence Fox is best known for playing DS James Hathaway in Lewis. Stage credits include Our Boys and Strangers On A Train and Gosford Park and Becoming Jane on film.

Tom Stoppard’s many plays include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and Arcadia. He also co-wrote the screenplay for Shakespeare in Love. | 16 |

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - £10 off Monday 30th October

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM

‘THE KITE RUNNER IS A TRULY CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL PHENOMENON...’

THE SUNDAY EXPRESS

TICKETS FROM £14

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - £10 off Tuesday 14th November

Following an outstanding West End run, this unforgettable theatrical tour de force comes to Brighton. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s production by international bestsellingOriginal novel, this haunting tale of friendship, which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood GROUPS BEST OFFER friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and £6 off per ticket for groups KR Tour 192x108 (2).indd 1 06/03/2017 of 20+ Monday – Thursday the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. eves and Saturday Matinee DRINKS PACKAGES AVAILABLE

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

But neither Hassan nor Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.

GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 40+ plus 1 in 10 tickets free

16:14

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thursday 16th November 7.45pm CONNECT WITH US

| 17 |

THE SMASH HIT COMEDY DIRECT FROM LONDON THE SMASH HIT COMEDY DIRECT FROM LONDON

ROBERT ROBERT DAWS ROBERT DAWS DAWS

CAROLINE CAROLINE LANGRISHE CAROLINE LANGRISHE LANGRISHE

CHARLIE CHARLIE BROOKS CHARLIE BROOKS BROOKS

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

BILL KENWRIGHT

MONDAY 20TH — SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

PRESENTS

CHRIS ELLISON SOPHIE WARD ROBERT DUNCAN DEBORAH GRANT SHIRLEY ANNE FIELD ANTONY COSTA BEN NEALON

THE SMASH HIT COMEDY DIRECT FROM LONDON

FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW THRILLER FROM ‘THE BEST WOMAN CRIME WRITER SINCE CHRISTIE’

★★★★

‘TIMELESS GENIUS...

IT DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS’

HHI LI LAARRI IOOUUSS CCOO M M EE D D YY

THE SUNDAY TIMES

DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘AN EXCELLENT EVENING’S ENTERTAINMENT’

★★★★

‘ARTFULLY TIMED BLISS’ DAILY MAIL

ESSENTIAL SURREY

★★★★

★★★★

‘ONE OF THE FUNNIEST SHOWS...

COMEDY GOLD’

DIRECTED ALANSTRACHAN STRACHAN DIRECTED BYBY ALAN

‘AN ENTERTAINING AND GRIPPING PRODUCTION’

THE TIMES

EDINBURGH GUIDE

★★★★

LEON LEON LEON OCKENDEN OCKENDEN OCKENDEN

MATTHEW MATTHEW MATTHEW COTTLE COTTLE COTTLE

‘INGENIOUS...

MARVELLOUS...

VERY FUNNY’

SARA SARA SARA CROWE CROWE CROWE

Following its critically-acclaimed West End revival at the Haymarket, Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious tale of matrimonial mishaps and London’s L ATG 138X101 brochure image_v3.indd 1 funniest comedy of 2016 1embarks on a national tour.

TG 138X101 brochure image_v3.indd

FINANCIAL TIMES

As Bob and Fiona clumsily try to cover up their affair, their spouses’ intervention only adds to the confusion. William and Mary Featherstone become hopelessly stuck in the middle, falsely accused of adultery and with no idea as to how they’ve become involved. The plot culminates in two disastrous dinner parties on successive nights, shown at the same time.

The star cast includes leading stage and TV actor Robert Daws, best known for the hit series The Royal, Outside Edge and Roger Roger opposite Caroline Langrishe (Holby City and Judge John Deed). Joining them is Matthew Cottle from BAFTA-nominated Game On, who transfers from the West End, Sara Crowe, (Absurd Person Singular, Four Weddings and a Funeral), Charlie Brooks (EastEnders) and Leon Ockenden (Coronation Street). | 18 |

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

16/05/2017 14:56THURSDAY 16/05/2017 14:56 SATURDAY

2.30PM

MONDAY 27TH NOVEMBER — SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER

AND MATINEES

TICKETS FROM £15.40

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd November

GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Monday – Thursday DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE

Directed by Roy Marsden Photos of current cast which may be subject to change.

★★★★★

Designed by Julie Godfrey Lighting by Malcolm Rippeth Sound by Dan Samson

‘A FIVE-STAR ‘WHO DUNNIT’’ THE GUILDFORD NEWS Eunice struggles to fit in. When she joins a wealthy family as their housekeeper the very reason for her awkwardness, long hidden and deeply buried, leads to a terrible tale of murder in cold blood – on Valentine’s Day. Ruth Rendell’s brilliant plot unravels a lifetime of deceit and cover-ups which, when revealed, brings a shocking revelation almost as grizzly as murder itself.

The star cast includes screen and stage favourite Chris Ellison best known as Frank Burnside in The Bill and spin-off series Burnside, and on stage in Great Expectations in The West End, which was also filmed and broadcast.

He is joined by Sophie Ward who played the love interest of Young Sherlock Holmes and Dr Helen Trent ITV’s Heartbeat, Robert Duncan, best known for Drop the Dead Donkey, Deborah Grant, who has starred in Not Going Out and Bergerac, movie icon Shirley Anne Field who became an overnight star in The Entertainer opposite Sir Laurence Olivier, Antony Costa from chart topping boy band Blue and Agatha Christie Company stalwart Ben Nealon from ITV’s award winning Soldier Soldier.

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £14.40

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th November

GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Monday – Thursday CONNECT WITH US

| 19 |

★★★★★

TUESDAY 5TH — SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER

‘WILL YOUNG’S TRIUMPH’ TIM WALKER - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

★★★★★

‘CABARET DAZZLES ANEW’ MARK SHENTON - SUNDAY EXPRESS

★★★★★

BILL KENWRIGHT

‘THE MOST STUNNINGLY FRESH AND IMAGINATIVE REVIVAL OF A CLASSIC MUSICAL THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN’

PRESENTS

WILL YOUNG AS EMCEE AND

THE INDEPENDENT

LOUISE REDKNAPP AS SALLY BOWLES

Photos include previous cast

In the role that earned him an Olivier award nomination and WhatsOnStage award, Will Young reprises his critically-acclaimed performance of Emcee in Rufus Norris’ production of Cabaret.

Ever since winning the inaugural series of Pop Idol in 2002, Will Young has been one of the UK’s most popular and successful music artists. He holds the record for the fastest selling debut single in British chart history. Playing Sally Bowles will be musician, TV presenter and 2016 Strictly Come Dancing Runner-up Louise Redknapp.

Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the famous movie version with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, Cabaret has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including eight Oscars, seven BAFTAs and thirteen Tonys®.

Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director, Rufus Norris and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner, Javier de Frutos, the production has enjoyed two smash hit West End runs.

BOOK BY

JOE MASTEROFF

MUSIC BY

JOHN KANDER

LYRICS BY

FRED EBB

BASED ON THE PLAY BY JOHN VAN DRUTEN AND STORIES BY CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD

| 20 |

DIRECTED BY RUFUS NORRIS DESIGNED BY KATRINA LINDSAY CHOREOGRAPHED BY JAVIER DE FRUTOS

Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including Money Makes The World Go Round, Two Ladies, Maybe This Time and, of course, Cabaret.

★★★★

‘RUFUS NORRIS’ SUPERBLY CONCEIVED AND STAGED PRODUCTION’

CHRISTOPHER HART SUNDAY TIMES

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off Tuesday 5th December

GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Tuesday – Thursday SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thursday 7th December 7.45pm DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE

| 21 |

THE ORIGINAL WEST END MUSICAL IS BACK

MONDAY 11TH — SUNDAY 31ST DECEMBER

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING GO, GO, GO’ SKY NEWS

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘A FEEL-GOOD, PICK-ME-UP MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘THE NO.1 GREATEST MUSICAL’ 100 GREATEST MUSICALS, CHANNEL 4

He’s the one that you want!! Tom Parker, from the UK’s top boy band The Wanted, is to star in his first ever theatrical role as bad boy Danny in Grease, the No.1 greatest musical! Also starring Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope as Sandy and EastEnders’ & Strictly Come Dancing’s Louisa Lytton as Rizzo, this original, electrifying West End production will light up Theatre Royal Brighton this Christmas!

It’s time to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobbysocks and come along to the biggest party in Brighton as Danny and Sandy fall in love all over again.

IT’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT! GREASETHEMUSICAL.CO.UK GREASETHEMUSICAL.CO.UK | 22 |

It’s the original high-school musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-wop-bam-boom!’

Photography by Paul Coltas.

MONDAY – THURSDAY 7.30PM (EXCL. 25TH AND 26TH DECEMBER) FRIDAY 5.30PM AND 8.30PM

SATURDAY 5PM AND 8.30PM SUNDAY 24TH AND TUESDAY 26TH 4PM

WEDNESDAY 27TH AND SUNDAY 31ST MATINEES 2.30PM (NO PERFORMANCES SUNDAY 17TH AND MONDAY 25TH)

TICKETS FROM £20.90

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 11th and 18th December GROUPS BEST OFFER £8 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Monday – Thursday evenings

DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE

| 23 |

FRIDAY 27TH AND SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER

BOOK NOW

FRIDAY 1ST — SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER

JOE McELDERRY –

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES LIVE! Join Joe and special guests, Lloyd Daniels, Keith Jack and Ben JamesEllis, who all featured in the musical Joseph, in a night of smash hits from Joe’s fifth studio album Saturday Night at the Movies. Including the new hit single Gloria. New album out online and instore 14 July 2017.

SUNDAY 16TH JULY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £22.90*

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

The UK’s premier Rock ‘n’ Roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show!

This latest production features a fantastic new line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on-stage!

SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £21.40*

ARLENE!

THE GLITZ. THE GLAMOUR. THE GOSSIP.

★★★★★

★★★★

‘THE SHOW IS GENIUS’

‘A BRILLIANTLY DESIGNED CHRISTMAS PIECE OFFERING MAGIC AND PLEASURE’

SOUTH LONDON PRESS

THE ARGUS

Join CBeebies’ Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour! With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups to sing, dance and make some noise! There’s a big ‘make’ to take part in, lots of audience participation and... The Shapes!

Mini Makers, get ready to go on a real arty adventure and book your tickets today!

Two families, unknown to each other, live in the depths of the majestic Theatre Royal Brighton.

The daughter of one family and the son of the other have made an exciting discovery, each other’s existence!

Following the sell-out success of A Winter’s Trail and Amongst the Stars, award-winning Herringbone Arts return with a magical tale of the mischievous unseen residents of the Theatre!

Choreographer to the stars, creator of the world’s most iconic musicals and unforgettable judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Arlene Phillips gossips with Jacquie Storey about a lifetime in dance and reveals the truth from behind the curtain.

TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 7.45PM TICKETS FROM £29.15

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, celebrates the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ in this lavish new production.

Featuring a ten-piece band and state-of-the-art lighting and visuals this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres.

THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £29.25

THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN HOW SWEET IT IS

FRIDAY 4PM, SATURDAY 10AM AND 1PM

VARIOUS TIMES

TICKETS FROM £17.65 – FAMILY TICKET £57.60

TICKETS FROM £10

ATG THEATRE CARD BEST OFFER – £3.50 OFF

MOST SUITABLE FOR 3 – 7 YEAR-OLDS

CONNECT WITH US

CONNECT WITH US

| 24 |

This stunning show combines first-class music with slick choreography and an amazing band. Truly the best Motown experience you’ll ever have!

You’ll be Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five and more.

FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23.90* Theatre Card offers available

*

| 25 |

BOOK NOW

BOOK NOW

KILLER QUEEN

Killer Queen have been performing Queen’s concert since 1993. Expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and an accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe, Killer Queen recreate the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.

RICHARD ALSTON

Richard Alston Dance Company is an avidly followed UK dance company with some of the world’s most beautiful contemporary dancers. Alston has made a new work to Schumann’s Carnaval, Chacony is inspired by Purcell and Britten music and Gypsy Mixture has exhilarating dancing to infectious gypsy music.

SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £26.90*

THE CARPENTERS STORY

This award-winning production features the stunning vocals of international star Claire Furley as Karen Carpenter, and lavish arrangements from live musicians. Includes the classics (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, and many more! ’A VERY ACCURATE AND FAITHFUL PORTRAYAL’ – Richard Carpenter.

TUESDAY 10TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90*

MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE

Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this time he hasn’t just forgotten his keys. He’s holding up the mirror of truth to society and he can see right through it, which means it’s probably just a window. In his brand new show he’ll be talking about his life so far – the ups, the downs and why buying his own see-saw was the best decision he ever made.

WEDNESDAY 11TH AND THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER 8PM TICKETS FROM £30.15

SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £24.40*

PEACE TRAIN

THE CAT STEVENS STORY Direct from a sold-out season at the Sydney Opera House, Peace Train is a journey back in time, seeking out the man in the music and telling the story behind the songs. Featuring 23 Cat Stevens classics, The Cat Stevens Story has audiences on their feet at every stop.

THE DREAMBOYS

The Dreamboys are, without a shadow of a doubt, the UK’s top male strip show. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action-packed two hours full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless and which you simply cannot afford to miss. Age 18+ FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £21

SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 7.45PM TICKETS FROM £31.65

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON

Celebrating all that’s great about traditional variety entertainment; stars of television, the West End stage and Music Hall. With music, comedy, dance and a live band, this one night gala performance is in aid of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity. Cast includes Ceri Dupree, Sam Callahan and Jon Moses.

ABBA MANIA

With all your favourite ABBA hits including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All and Super Trouper, the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute brings you a night not to be missed!

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.90*

DR HOOK STARRING DENNIS LOCORRIERE Starring

DENNIS LOCORRIERE TIMELESS WORLD TOUR

Following sell-out performances in 2016, the Timeless UK tour has been extended into 2017 due to overwhelming public demand! Reviving special memories with classics such as Sylvia’s Mother, Sexy Eyes, A Little Bit More, When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman, The Cover Of Rolling Stone and Queen Of The Silver Dollar, don’t miss Dr Hook live!

SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £20.65*

BIKEOLOGY

Journalist, television presenter and best-selling author, Ned Boulting*, is back this Autumn with his acclaimed sell-out ride through the world of Bikeology, featuring brand new tales from life in the cycling lane, as well as the inside scoop from his time at the 2017 Tour de France.

Ned Boulting has never tested positive for performance-enhancing substances.

*

SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £33

| 26 |

SUNDAY 22ND OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £24.15 Theatre Card offers available

*

| 27 |

BOOK NOW

BOOK NOW

SEAN KELLY AND THE STARS OF STORAGE HUNTERS

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM

THE MUSIC OF KENNY ROGERS AND DOLLY PARTON

A night of comedy and charity auction. Star of Storage Hunters, Sean Kelly, the ever-smiling auctioneer, will be joined by T-Money and Green Mile. Audiences are encouraged to bring along a cheeky item from home, to be auctioned off for Help for Heroes.

Celebrating the King and Queen of Country, Kenny and Dolly. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music royalty! This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy.

TUESDAY 24TH OCTOBER 8PM TICKETS FROM £25.15

FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £29

PSYCHIC SALLY KISSES TO HEAVEN

WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite award-winning medium, Sally Morgan, is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive stage show. This is a unique evening not to be missed.

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This captivating show takes us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby and many more.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

WEDNESDAY 25TH OCTOBER 7.45PM TICKETS FROM £26.25

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £22.90

SING-A-LONG-A-FROZEN

BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS THE ROY ORBISON STORY

A full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Our two Sing-a-long-a Princesses will guide you, showing you how to use your free prop bag, warming up your singing voices and teaching you some dance moves. So, get your little ones dressed up and come and enjoy Sing-a-Long-a Frozen where YOU the audience are the stars. Age 5+

Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, Barry Steele and his fabulous cast of singers and musicians celebrate the music from the swinging 60s, the iconic 80s and The Traveling Wilburys .

THURSDAY 26TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £26

SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2PM TICKETS FROM £15

©Disney 2014

PAUL CHOWDHRY

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC

LIVE INNIT

A full screening of the Sound Of Music with lyrics on screen – the evening’s host will show you how to use your free prop bag and warm up your singing voices. It’s the perfect night out for family trips, hen parties or office outings where YOU the audience are the stars. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

Following his 2015, 100-date, sell-out tour, comedy powerhouse and star of Taskmaster, Live at The Apollo and Stand Up for the Week , Paul Chowdhry brings his highly anticipated new stand-up show to venues nationwide.

SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER 8PM TICKETS FROM £24.15

THE BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND

SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 7PM TICKETS FROM £15

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK

PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT

Chris Barber OBE is one of the last British Jazz legends. He has been active in the music scene with promoting, recording and releasing music with his BIG band. Chris will be celebrating his 68th anniversary and 100 years of Jazz. A milestone not to be missed.

TUESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £25.90*

| 28 |

Drift back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Vegas in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers and experience Frank, Sammy and Dean performing at the famous Sands hotel with the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band. ®

SUNDAY 3RD DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £26.15* Theatre Card offers available

*

| 29 |

FRIDAY 5TH — SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY

TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY – SATURDAY 3RD FEBRUARY

‘A SPINE SNAPPER OF A STALKER TALE’

‘BREATHTAKING’ NEW YORK TIMES

DAILY MAIL

‘WONDERFULLY REFRESHING’ NEW YORK MAGAZINE

‘HITS IMPRESSIVE HEIGHTS’ TIME OUT NEW YORK

‘THRILLING. INGENIOUS. A GRIPPING PLEASURE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

From the team that brought you the critically-acclaimed and phenomenally successful Gaslight, comes this masterful and gripping thriller.

Strangers On A Train is based on the world-renowned 1950 novel by Patricia Highsmith, made universally famous by the classic Alfred Hitchcock film. In the great tradition of Hitchcock, this spine-chilling tale will delight you with its dark wit whilst having you on the edge of your seat from the start.

A fateful encounter takes place between two men in the dining carriage of a train crossing America. Guy is the successful businessman with a nagging jealousy, Charles is the cold, calculating chancer with a dark secret. A daring and dangerous plan develops from this casual conversation, setting in motion a chain of events that will change the two men’s lives forever.

This production is guaranteed to thrill and chill as the suspense mounts.

Inspired by the hit film, Broadway’s Tony Award® nominated Bring It On The Musical somersaults into Brighton as part of its first ever UK tour!

MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £13.50

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th January GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Monday – Thursday CONNECT WITH US

| 30 |

Dive into a high-octane thrill ride where the cut-throat world of competitive cheerleading meets high school politics and teenage romance.

With an exciting score, explosive choreography and breathtaking athleticism, this is a universal coming-of-age story.

Written by a team including Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Tony Award® winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q) and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.45PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £14.50

ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - Half price Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st January

GROUPS BEST OFFER £8 off per ticket plus 11th ticket free for groups of 40+ Tuesday – Friday CONNECT WITH US

| 31 |

MONDAY 19TH – WEDNESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY

WEDNESDAY 21ST – SATURDAY 24TH MARCH

Romeo & Juliet Cinderella Swan Lake Performed by

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia

Accompanied by

Photo: Stephen Wright

The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

Romeo & Juliet – Shakespeare’s tale of passion and tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s score with emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story.

Cinderella – The world’s favourite rags-to-riches fairy-tale where dreams can come true is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively choreography and colourful costumes.

Swan Lake – Tchaikovsky’s haunting score brings life to the greatest ballet of all time. From the Palace ballroom splendour to the moon-lit lake where swans glide, this tale of tragic romance has it all.

ROMEO & JULIET: MONDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 7.45PM CINDERELLA: TUESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 7.45PM

‘RAMBERT’S DANCERS HAVE BREATHTAKING ELOQUENCE AND AUTHORITY’ THE OBSERVER

Britain’s national dance company return with a work from internationally acclaimed choreographer Andonis Foniadakis and a new creation from Ben Duke, inspired by the spirit of Nina Simone. Completing the programme is To Be Me from special guests Julie Cunningham and Company. Choreographed to recordings by Kate Tempest, the piece is inspired by the mythical character Tiresias, whom the gods turn from male to female for seven years.

SWAN LAKE: WEDNESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2.30PM AND 7.45PM

WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM

TICKETS FROM £19.40 ATG THEATRE CARD BEST OFFER – £10 OFF

TICKETS FROM £13.90 ATG THEATRE CARD BEST OFFER – £5 OFF

CONNECT WITH US

CONNECT WITH US

| 32 |

THURSDAY MATINEE 1.30PM

With PRIORITY BOOKING and GREAT SAVINGS you won’t miss out on your perfect night at the theatre

JOIN TODAY

ATGTICKETS.COM/Membership

| 33 |

CREATIVE LEARNING

SKIP’S CLUB You don’t have to be a member to participate in Skip’s Club events but it’s free to join for 7 – 10 year olds and you will get regular updates about Skip’s Club activities. Email skipsclub@theambassadors.com and we will send you your members pack.

SKIP’S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB COURSE Imagine a secret, hidden world in the theatre populated by tiny people. What would it look like and what would they do? Over the four weeks of this fun and creative course you will work with artist Abigail Horn to create your own magical, miniature world.

WED 6 – 27 SEP | 4PM – 5.30PM | AGES 5+ £28 FOR THE COURSE

SKIP’S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Friendly, fun and informal – each session includes drama and craft activities and a look on stage.

WED 11 OCT, 1 NOV, 15 NOV, 29 NOV, 13 DEC 4PM – 5.30PM | AGES 6 – 10 | £7.50 PER SESSION

STORIES WITH SKIP A perfect introduction to Theatre Royal Brighton for little ones; Stories, puppets, games and lots of joining in!

CREATIVE LEARNING ALONGSIDE THE FABULOUS PRODUCTIONS ON STAGE AT THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON, OUR CREATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMME OFFERS A WHOLE HOST OF EXCITING, UNUSUAL AND ENGAGING EVENTS OFF STAGE THAT BRING ALL SORTS OF PEOPLE INTO OUR BUILDING TO WATCH, PARTICIPATE IN AND ENJOY THE MAGIC OF THEATRE. | 34 |

SAT 2 SEP, 7 OCT, 4 NOV | 10AM – 11AM AGES 2 – 4 | £5 CHILDREN £3 ADULTS

SKIP’S FAMILY WORKSHOPS Creative making and doing sessions for children and their adults to enjoy together.

SAT 16 SEP, 21 OCT, 18 NOV, 20 JAN 10.30AM – 12.30PM | AGES 5 – 10 £7.50 CHILDREN £6.50 ADULTS

Thank you to Raymond and Christel Stoner for their generous support of Skip’s Club

THEATRE WORKSHOP A fantastic new course for young theatre makers, run in association with Theatre Arts South. Perform, devise, write, direct, design, stage manage – it’s a space to be creative. No experience is necessary, anyone willing to play and explore is very welcome!

TUE 26 SEP – 12 DEC | 4.15PM – 5.45PM | AGES 10 – 12 | £90 PER TERM

email jackiealexander@theambassadors.com to find out more and to register.

TRB YOUNG WRITERS TRB Young Writers, run in association with New Writing South, is all about writing for performance. Working with a professional writer, new and aspiring writers are supported to find their style, shape their voice and find the best form to say what they want to say to the world.

TRB Young Writers is for 16-25 year-olds with a passion for writing and a story to be told.

Course starts 30 September with 13 sessions culminating in a performance in April 2018.

Course fee £130 (a limited number of supported places may be available). To apply email jackiealexander@theambassadors.com

OUT OF HOURS Five days of exciting experiences and happenings in unusual spaces around Theatre Royal Brighton! Look out for more details nearer the time. Programme includes: IN THE BELLOWS a tiny delight of puppetry, music and invention.

SAT 5 AUG | VARIOUS TIMES | ALL AGES | £5

ENCHANTED FORESTS create story trees, book worms and magical beings to transform the Theatre in these exciting artist led workshops MON 7 – WED 9 AUG | 10.30AM – 12.30PM AGES 8 – 10 | £10 PER SESSION

‘Hello! We want our Theatre to be open to everyone in our community and so we create all sorts of activities and Jackie Alexander experiences for you to find out more about theatre and have fun in our beautiful 210 year-old building. Come in and see us soon!’

Jackie Alexander, Area Creative Learning Manager

Supported by:

Supporting TRB Young Writers

For further information please email jackiealexander@theambassadors.com To book: ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton @SkipTRB /Skip’sClubatTRB afterschoolattrb | 35 |

Degrees and diplomas in Performing Arts Apply now

DIARY JULY

Wed 25

Sally Morgan Kisses to Heaven

7.45pm

Thu 26

7.30pm

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Barry Steele & Friends The Roy Orbison Story

Fri 27 - Sat 28

Mister Maker

2pm (Thur & Sat) 7.15pm

4pm (Fri) 10am & 1pm (Sat)

Sun 29

Paul Chowdhry

8pm

Mon 30 - Sat 4 Nov

The Real Thing

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Tue 7

The Big Chris Barber Band

7.30pm

Fri 10

Islands in the Stream

7.30pm

Sat 11

Whitney - Queen of the Night 7.30pm

Sun 12

Sing-a-Long-a-Frozen

2pm

Sun 12

Sing-a-Long-a-Sound of Music

7pm

Tue 14 - Sat 18

Kite Runner

2.30pm (Wed -Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Mon 20 - Sat 25

How the Other Half Loves

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Mon 27 - Sat 2 Dec

A Judgement in Stone

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Fri 1 - Sun 24

100 Tails of Us

See website for details

Sun 3

Christmas with The Ratpack

7.30pm

Tue 5 - Sat 9

Cabaret

2.30pm (Wed, Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Mon 11 - Sun 31

Grease

See website for details

Fri 5 - Sat 13

Strangers on a Train

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Tue 30 - Sat 3 Feb

Bring It On

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Russian State Ballet

Romeo & Juliet Mon 19 - 7.45pm

Sun 16

Joe McElderry - Saturday Night at the Movies - Live!

7.30pm

Mon 17 - Sat 22

Shirley Valentine

Mon 24 - Sat 29

Jane Eyre

AUGUST Tue 15 - Sat 26

La Cage Aux Folles

2.30pm (Wed, Thur & Sat) 7.45pm (Tue - Sat)

Sun 27

Ken Dodd

7pm

Tue 29 - Sat 2 Sept

The Wedding Singer

2.30pm (Wed & Sat), 5pm & 8.30pm (Fri) 7.45pm (Tue - Thur & Sat)

SEPTEMBER

Dance.

Act. Sing.

Sun 3

That’ll Be The Day

Tue 5

Arlene! The Glitz. The Glamour. 7.45pm The Gossip.

Thu 7

One Night of Elvis!

Fri 8

The Greatest Hits of Motown 7.30pm

Sat 9

Killer Queen

7.30pm

Sun 10

The Carpenter’s Story

7.30pm

Tue 12 – Sat 16

Deathtrap

2.30pm (Wed, Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Sun 17

Peace Train: The Cat Steven’s Story

7.45pm

Mon 18 - Sat 23

Driving Miss Daisy

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Sun 24

Sunday Night at Theatre Royal Brighton

7.30pm

Mon 25 - Sat 30

The Best Man

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Mon 2 - Sat 7

Dreamboats & Petticoats

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Sun 8

Dr Hook starring Dennis Locorriere

7.30pm

Tue 10

Richard Alston

7.30pm

Wed 11 - Thu 12

Milton Jones

8pm

Fri 13

Dreamboys

7.30pm

Sat 14

Abba Mania

7.30pm

Tue 17 - Sat 21

Rules for Living

2.30pm (Thur & Sat) 7.45pm

Sun 22

Bikeology

7.30pm

Tue 24

Sean Kelly and the Stars of Storage Hunters

8pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

OCTOBER

Visit brictt.co.uk for more information

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

JANUARY 2018

FEBRUARY 2018 Mon 19 - Wed 21

Cinderella Tue 20 - 7.45pm Swan Lake Wed 21 2.30pm & 7.45pm MARCH 2018 Wed 21 - Sat 24

Rambert

1.30pm (Thur) 7.30pm

| 37 |

BOOKING INFORMATION

CORPORATE

Corporate Members and sponsors benefit from an association with our much loved theatre. We deliver a bespoke package of benefits to suit each of our business partners including tickets, marketing and promotion to our customers, networking, and the opportunity to raise your profile in the city by supporting our exciting community projects. To join us contact Jackie Alexander 01273 764415 jackiealexander@theambassadors.com

❚ BUY YOUR TICKETS

ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton*

0844 871 7650* ATG Theatre Card: 0844 871 7633* Groups: 0330 102 7532* Or you can call in person. Our Box Office is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm (8pm on performance nights).

*Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Box Office is closed on public and bank holidays.

THANKS TO OUR SPON SORS

❚ FIND OUT MORE

For more information about the show, performance start and finish times please visit us at:

Supporting quality drama at Theatre Royal Brighton and TRB Young Writers

ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton /TheatreRoyalBTN @TheatreroyalBTN @theatreroyalbtn

Supporting TRB in the community

Supporting TRB Young Writers

THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS

❚ PLAN YOUR VISIT

We are easy to find and for information on parking, pre theatre drinks and hospitality please visit; ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1SD

❚ TICKET PRICES For the most up-to-date information on ticket prices please visit our website.

Ticket prices may change, particularly for popular performances and we advise you to book early to secure seats.

ATG Theatre Card, group ticket prices and any special offers, are subject to availability and can change or be withdrawn at any time, in response to demand. A family ticket is for 4 people with a maximum of two adults.

ATG Theatre Card offers are for a maximum of 4 tickets per Card on selected seats, prices and performances. Please check online or call to check the latest availability and prices.

For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com/termsandconditions

www.bendfitmend.com

| 38 |

www.culturecalling.co.uk

❚ CHILDREN Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Children 18 months and over must have a ticket and their own seat. If your child is under 18 months they can sit on your lap and we may request proof of age. This is for you and your child’s safety in the venue.

If you are not sure if the show is suitable for your child, please check our website or call us. ❚ CONDITIONS OF SALE Our full terms and conditions are available online atgtickets.com/termsandconditions

❚ EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE

We offer a wide range of access performances including; audio described, captioned, relaxed, signed and touch tour. Please see the individual show pages for details.

If you have additional requirements or require specific seats, then please ask one of our friendly team when you book your tickets.

To book your tickets, please call our dedicated Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971 For our deaf and hard of hearing customers, please use our Type Talk service.

Type Talk: 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone user) Type Talk: 18002 0844 871 7677 (hearing person)

This brochure is also available in audio format or large print.

To request a copy please call our Access Booking Line.

We are only able to accept access bookings on any of the above numbers. Please refer to our website and Buy Your Tickets information, for general bookings and enquiries.

❚ INFORMATION ABOUT FEES Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your theatre. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK. Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG theatres, or for selected big name shows and performances.

These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket fee and/or an additional credit card fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees.

Printed on responsibly sourced paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling or passing onto a friend.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press.

We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

For the most up-to-date information please check online, call or visit our Box Office. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com/ termsandconditions

| 39 |

PAGE SIZE Print size: 148mm wide x 210mm high Total size with full 3mm bleed: 154mm wide x 216mm high

PLEASE LEAVE THE SPACE UNDER THE DOTTED LINE FREE OF TYPE OR IMPORTANT IMAGERY. THIS IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR LOGOS AND ADDRESSES ETC. BACKGROUND IMAGERY OR FLAT COLOUR IS OK TO GO HERE.

EXCHANGE STREET, AYLESBURY NEW ROAD, BRIGHTON BN1 HP20 1SD 1UG * |* | * * AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE 871 7607 THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON 08440844 871 7650 ATGTICKETS.COM/Aylesbury ATGTICKETS.COM/Brighton *Feesapply. apply.Calls Callscost costup upto to7p 7pper perminute minuteplus plusyour yourphone phonecompany’s company’saccess accesscharge. charge. *Fees