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In celebration of our 100 years we continue to give you the best in live theatre with our biggest show of the year Disney’s The Lion King which premieres the first ever UK Tour at The Bristol Hippodrome. Alongside this monumental event for Bristol we have the very best in family entertainment with Aladdin returning for the first time in over twenty years. Keep an eye out for our all star cast to be announced. The start of 2013 is brimming with greatness with Oliver! starring Neil Morrisey and the brand new musical 9 to 5, written by Dolly Parton, bursting with fun and hilarious comedy.
I look forward to welcoming you to the theatre this year where we will make it a special year for all.
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The Phantom Of The Opera Until 30 June Thanks For The Memories 2 & 3 July Midnight Tango 4 - 7 July Michael McIntyre sold out 9 - 13 July The Lion King 31 Aug - 17 Nov That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show 22 Nov How Sweet It Is Motown’s Greatest Hits 23 Nov Sally Morgan psychic sally on the road 24 Nov essence of ireland 25 Nov Welsh National Opera 27 Nov - 1 Dec Aladdin 7 Dec - 6 Jan
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the rocky horror show 14 - 19 Jan Oliver! 22 Jan - 24 Feb 9 to 5 18 - 23 Mar Starlight express 26 Mar - 6 Apr
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The Mousetrap 29 Apr - 4 May
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9 TO 5 18 - 23 mar
MATTHEW BOURNE’S SLEEPING BEAUTY 7 - 11 May
join us for our 100th birthday celebrations
A DAZZLING EVENING OF DANCE NOT TO BE MISSED! presented by arlene philLips and adam spiegel
THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Thanks For The
Memories A Celebration of 100 years of The Bristol Hippodrome
remembering George Formby Gracie Fields Old Mother Riley Vera Lynn Wilson, Keppel & Betty And many more
★★★★ ‘a triumph’ daily telegraph
★★★★
‘a feel-good evening. hugely entertaining’
A BLOC and BMYP co-production
Twice Nightly
Variety Featuring
songs from
Surviving The War Years
Les
Miserables
The Great
Fire
Saving The
World
Theatre Premieres
Hair
Guys n Mary Dolls Poppins
As the stage is set for the theatre’s centenary come and join hundreds of local performers as they recreate the stories, the shows and the stars that have appeared on the Hippodrome stage. From twice nightly variety with greats like Gracie Fields and George Formby, through the war years, the fire that nearly destroyed it, and the Save the Hippo campaign in the 80’s. We’ll take you down memory lane with a hundred years of music from Ivor Novello to Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Pantomime to Opera. Reflecting many of the premieres held there, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man and Mary Poppins, the controversial Hair they tried to ban, and long running musicals like Les Miserablés. This Centenary production is performed by BLOC Productions and BMYP and involves a multitude of local actors, singers and dancers from 8 to 80.
‘walking on the bristol hippodrome stage is like being given a big hug’ barbara windsor 4
daily express
★★★★
‘star presence and poise danced with exuberant delight’ independent
mon 2 - tue 3 jul Mon 7.30pm Tue 3pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £15 & £21 Atg theatre card £3 off opening night c g Details page 19 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for seven series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. And now they’re back by incredible popular demand with Midnight Tango - a breathtaking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life. Vincent and Flavia’s mesmerising choreography and fiery chemistry command the floor with explosive Tango routines, gravity-defying moves and feather-light footwork. Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world and live music, Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion all combine - this is spectacular and explosive entertainment - strictly five performances only! www.midnighttango.co.uk Production photography by Manuel Harlan
wed 4 - sat 7 jul Wed - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm TICKETS £17.50 - £35.50 (Premium seats from £37.50)
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the acclaimed musical is coming to bristol TICKETS SELLING FAST- BOOK NOW!
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s The Lion King is a worldwide theatrical phenomenon. It has been seen by over 65 million people worldwide and is still drawing sell-out crowds at London’s Lyceum Theatre in its 13th year. In August 2012 this award-winning production will launch its long anticipated UK Tour at The Bristol Hippodrome. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney’s classic film transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
fri 31 aug - sat 17 nov Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Sat, Sun & Thu 15 Nov 2.30pm TICKETS £20 - £55 (Premium seats from £72.50)
groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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Photos by Lois Greenfield, Catherine Ashmore and Brinkhoff/Mogenburg. ©Disney
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CONCERTS & COMEDY
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA AUTUMN 2012 THAT’LL BE THE DAY THU 22 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £18 - £24.50 atg theatre card £5 off C G Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful touring Rock ‘N’ Roll production returns with a Brand New 2012 Christmas Show. Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics. www.thatllbetheday.com
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS how sweet it is FRI 23 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 atg theatre card £2 off C
‘POWERFULLY GRIPPING’
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is now in it’s 10th successive year. This stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music, the slickest choreography, and an amazing band to deliver outstanding performances for the best Motown experience ever! We’ll have you Dancin All Night Long!
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH ON JEPHTHA
TUE 27 NOV - SAT 1 DEC Jephtha 27 Nov 7pm Così fan tutte 28 & 30 Nov 7pm La bohème 29 Nov & 1 Dec 7.15pm
sally morgan psychic sally on the road sat 24 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £24 G Sally Morgan, star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally On The Road, returns for another phenomenal nationwide tour. Observing how the spirit world can communicate with us from beyond the grave is an enlightening experience. Audiences have been left amazed as she delivers messages with astounding accuracy. Book your seats now, because as they say, seeing is believing!
Puccini’s La bohème is one of the greatest love stories ever sung. A major new production by Annabel Arden set in Edwardian Paris.
essence of ireland
Sung in Italian with surtitles in English
sun 25 nov 7.30pm TICKETS £23 - £25 DATES atg theatre card £2 off c Mon - Sat 7.30pm Now with their biggest and most talented cast of&dancers, singers, Wed Sat 2.30pm and musicians, Essence Of Ireland combines breathtaking dance TICKETS £ -Irish £ craic. routines with the very best of Irish music and a touch of (Premium seats available) A breathtaking show like no other. ‘Every day is St Patrick’s Day when these guys are in town!’ BBCtheatre card Atg Discounts Discounts
Benjamin Davis’ warm and funny production is set on the British seaside in the early 1960s.
fri 11 jan 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 & £20.50 G F SG Details page 19
Katie Mitchell’s electrifying staging of Handel’s searing oratorio is a heart-stopping and poignant experience.
jethro
Cornwall’s ambassador of comedy is crossing the county groups 10+line to take you on a fun and wild journey, Jethro style. Call Hold0844 onto your seats 871 3032 as you are entertained by one of the funniest story tellers to date. His unique irreverent style of delivery provides the perfect platform from which to regale audiences with his stories and mischievous 0844 871 3012 www.atgtickets.com/bristol repertoire of material. Age advisory 15+ Subject to booking/transaction fee
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La bohème
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Così fan tutte Sung in Italian with surtitles in English
Jephtha
Sung in English with surtitles in English
Visit wno.org.uk for detailed casting, videos, story summaries and music clips.
TICKETS £7.50 - £40 Jephtha £7.50 - £25 audio described perf La bohème Sat 1 Dec 7.15pm free pre-perf talks Jephtha Tue 27 Nov 5.30pm Così fan tutte Wed 28 Nov 5.30pm Paris Café Afternoon La bohème Thu 29 Nov 3.30pm 5.30pm, £12 per person Call 029 2063 5030 to book Atg theatre card £3 off 28 & 29 Nov c g S Details page 19 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
0844 871 3012 www.atgtickets.com/bristol Main picture La bohème, top right Jephtha
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this year’s magical pantomime! December 2012 Fri 7
7pm £ A
This Christmas take a magical carpet ride to the Far East in our fun-packed family pantomime, Aladdin. With genies by the lamp-load, side-splitting comedy, a selection of chart-topping songs, bags of family fun, audience participation, a boo-able baddie and, just maybe, a real flying carpet - this year’s Hippodrome pantomime promises to be our biggest, best and funniest ever!
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Don’t miss this gem of a show - book your tickets now!
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ALL STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED!
‘An all-singing, all dancing success story’ Venue Magazine on Peter Pan 2011
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Discounts A ATG Theatre Card Half price opening night & Wed 2 Jan 7pm l Senior Citizens Half price 2 - 4 Jan midweek mats
‘A REAL CHRISTMAS TREAT’
Worcester News on Peter Pan starring David Hasselhoff 2011
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£ Children £10 off top 3 standard prices, £5 off 4th standard price £ Seniors/Claimants/ Students £5 off top 4 standard prices
S Schools 10+ £15 Stalls & Grand Circle standard seats, £6.50 Upper Circle, plus 1 free teacher with every 10 children £ Groups 10+ £5 off top 2 standard prices £3 off 3rd & 4th standard prices H super Groups 50+ £18 on 10 & 12 Dec 7pm & 3 Jan 7pm Groups Early offer Extra £2 off if booked & paid by 28 Sep
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Signed Perf Wed 19 Dec 7pm Captioned Perf Thu 3 Jan 7pm Audio Described Perf Thu 20 Dec 7pm Tickets £10 - £28.50 (Premium seats £35)
groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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Concessions apply only on certain performances. No concessions on Premium seats unless otherwise stated or lowest standard price level. Photographs from previous productions.
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you couldn’t ask for more!
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Oliver! is coming to Bristol, following a sell-out run in London’s West End. One of the most beloved musicals ever with its timeless story of the boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart’s sensational score includes Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got To Pick-a-Pocket Or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.
★★★★★
’tHE GREATEST PRODUCTION OF OLIVER! YOU WILL EVER SEE’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
★★★★★
‘TRULY SPECTACULAR’ WESTERN MAIL
★★★★★ ’AGELESS, TIMLESS AND MATCHLESS’ SUNDAY EXPRESS 12
tue 22 jan - sun 24 feb Tue - Sat 7.30pm Thu, Sat & Wed 13 Feb 2.30pm Sun 3pm TICKETS £17.50 - £49.50 (Premium seats from £52.50)
Atg theatre card Half price first two nights £5 off Tue - Thu G s c Details page 19 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical comedy, based on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. They conspire to take control of the company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do even in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business. Written by
Patricia Resnick Dolly Parton
Music & Lyrics by
Directed by jeff
calhoun
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
FEiSTY, FUN AND OH SO FABULOUS! This show features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song, 9 to 5, which won her an Oscar nomination and 4 Grammy Award nominations along with her new Tony® and Grammy nominated score. With 18 original numbers, including Backwoods Barbie and Shine Like The Sun, that mix Broadway and pop with Dolly’s signature witty lyrics it will have you kicking up your heels. Leave your daily grind behind and join in on the fun.
mon 18 - sat 23 mar Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £35 (Premium seats £42)
Atg theatre card Half price opening night £5 off Tue - Thu & Sat mat G c Details page 19 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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Featuring Dolly Parton from her desk in Dollywood
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the russian state ballet and orchestra of siberia
coming soon!
a BRAND NEW spectacular PRODUCTION Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘dazzling’ musical the times
Swan Lake
The greatest romantic ballet of all! 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.
The Nutcracker
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairytale world where nothing is quite as it seems. These fully staged productions are accompanied by a live Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet of Siberia. tue 8 - thu 10 jan Swan Lake Tue & Wed 7.30pm The Nutcracker Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £35 (Premium seats from £29.50)
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Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ’n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and of course, the pelvic thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!
‘you have to see it, and still you won’t believe it’
Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos DATESfor the rockiest ride of your life! Mon Don’t- Sat dream it - be it. 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Be warned, thisWed show has rude parts!
★★★★★ TICKETS £ - £
(Premium seats available)
‘fast, funny, sexy’ Atg theatre card DAILY mail Discounts Discounts
G F S Details page 19 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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daily telegraph
Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved, longest running and most unique musicals in theatrical history. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating sensation Starlight Express explodes back onto the stage with a brand new spectacular production, destined to take the UK by electrifying storm. Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about love and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo charged excitement, combined with an electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, some of Andrew Lloyd Webbers most memorable musical hits and extraordinary nonstop roller-choreography by TV’s favourite dance show judge Arlene Phillips. Buckle up; the race is truly back on!
tue 26 mar - sat 6 apr Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Sat & Thu 28 Mar 2.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats £45)
Atg theatre card £5 off 26 Mar & 1 Apr G s c Details page 19 groups 10+ Call 0844 871 3032
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celebrating its 60th anniversary
coming soon
booking information IN PERSON Box Office, The Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm (extending to 15 mins after curtain up on evening performance days). No booking/transaction fees applicable. A credit card fee applies to certain shows. ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/bristol* Not all concessions available when booking online. TELEPHONE 0844 871 3012* Customer Services 0844 871 7642 Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm Bank Holiday hours may vary.
Customer Contact Centre Access bookings 0844 971 7677. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking.
atg theatre card 0844 871 7633 Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
A large print listing is available. Call 0117 302 3222 or email trishhodson@ theambassadors.com
GROUPS 10+ In house Group Bookings department 0844 871 3032 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm
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.
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A classic. A landmark. A legend.
In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. www.MousetrapOnTour.com
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Music by Tchaikovsky New Adventures’ 25th Birthday culminates with the world premiere of Matthew Bourne’s latest re-imagining of a ballet classic.
BY POST Stating performance and seat choice, enclose a cheque payable to ATG London Ltd and stamped addressed envelope to Box Office address above (Allow 28 days for delivery of tickets).
Sleeping Beauty sees Bourne return to the music of Tchaikovsky to complete the trio of ballet masterworks that started with Nutcracker! and the international smash hit, Swan Lake.
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‘Welcome to the Bourne supremacy. Cheeky, accessible but with a powerful emotional undertow’ Sunday Times
mon 29 april - sat 4 may Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm
tue 7 - sat 11 may Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm
TICKETS £12 - £27.50
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The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre - with almost 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, with a star cast to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this masterpiece here at The Bristol Hippodrome.
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
Seniors/Children/Students/Claimants Group discount Family ticket School discount Early booking offer
RESTORATION FUND All ticket prices include a restoration levy of £1. Pantomime restoration levy £1.25. Levy may vary on some concessionary groups. *Subject to booking/transaction fee
CHILDREN/BABES IN ARMS Where a child concession is available this applies to children up to and including the age of 16. Children under the age of 2 may only attend specific children’s productions, they will be classed as ‘babes in arms’, and as such will not be allocated a seat. Please ask at time of booking.
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.
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