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We pass the baton from a hugely successful Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe to an autumn season brimful of hit Broadway shows, concerts and comedy gigs that are guaranteed to keep Scotland smiling.

The box office tills are ringing for the Scottish premiere of the smash hit musical Jersey Boys so book now to secure your seats for the sensational story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

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Cameron Mackintosh returns to the Playhouse with a burst of colour as the famous tight-rope walking, big top musical Barnum rolls into town. With Brian Conley and Linzi Hateley starring in roles made famous by Michael Crawford and Glenn Close, come follow the band and marvel at the acrobatic artistry of this must-see musical; one of my personal favourites and a perfect treat for all the family.

In an exciting new venture, The Boards piano and cocktail bar plays host to an exclusive photographic exhibition featuring images of our best-loved comedians entitled 50 Comics by Matt Crockett. On-stage comedy continues with a line up including Jon Richardson, Lee Mack, Omid Djalili, Ha Ha Hood and Marie Jones’ Stones In His Pockets directed by Ian McElhinney (Game of Thrones).

Christmas at the Playhouse is without doubt a traditionally spine-tingling affair.

This year is no different as the global musical phenomenon Wicked flies into Edinburgh! Scotland’s own Ashleigh Gray takes the coveted role of ‘Elphaba’ as she casts her emerald spell over the city, making theatre magic and defying gravity for 8 weeks only from 19th November!

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Engagement and participation take centre stage as we launch our brand new Creative Learning programme including workshops, master-classes, placement opportunities and our brand new Playhouse Community Choir.

At the Ambassador Theatre Group we are also very proud of the contribution we make to local and national charities. Thanks to your generosity at the Playhouse, we have now raised over £50,000 for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland. We are delighted that Waverley Care, Scotland’s leading provider of care and support for people living with HIV and Hepatitis C, is teaming up with us as a new nominated charity this year.

With all this, plus our Ambassador Experience packages, Lounge and Director’s Box options to enhance your visit, be sure to enjoy the red carpet experience and make a date with Scotland’s favourite theatre this autumn.

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BARNUM TUE 28 oct - sat 1 nov Photograph by Johan Persson

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A unique opportunity to step on stage, go up to the fly floor for a bird’s eye view of the stage and much, much more!

With beautiful costumes, spectacular dance, and the most famous song and dance moments of Fred Astaire and the golden age of Hollywood.

Tours are available on selected Saturdays and midweek matinee mornings for a number of shows in this brochure. Tours begin at 10.30am and last approximately 90 minutes.

This glittering production features popular songs written by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.

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For a full list of upcoming dates, please visit www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh*

Special guest is singing sensation Miss Lorna Luft, daughter of legendary actress Judy Garland.

For bespoke group tours please contact us on 0131 524 3321 or email sarahjanedooley@theambassadors.com

Songs include: I Got Rhythm, Anything Goes, Let’s Face The Music And Dance, Top Hat, Cheek To Cheek, Easter Parade, Hooray For Hollywood

Prices £12.50 Adults £10 Concessions / ATG Theatre Card £8 Groups 10+/Schools

to book Call 0844 871 3014* www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh* or in person at our Box Office.

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*Transaction fee applies. Tour routes are subject to change and availability. Tours involve a number of stairs. If you have any access requirements please call 0131 524 3301.

DATES Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed mats20 2.30pm tue &16Sat - sat sep Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Atg theatre card Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Discounts Discounts Atg theatre card venue Half pricediscount Tue 16 Sep Discounts £6 off Wed - Fri perfs & Sat mat Discounts (Premium, A) G C G F Details S Details page page 39 31

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Following numerous highly acclaimed productions that include Sweeney Todd and Sunset Boulevard, The Watermill Theatre Awaiting copy. returns with a new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane.

Starring Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man Two Guvnors) alongside a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians, this brand new production gets to the heart and soul of the musical.

Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood.

Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaide Adams. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check.

It takes her long standing enemy Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love.

With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the award-winning song Secret Love, don’t miss this new production which blows into Edinburgh for one week only.

‘A DELIGHT! A SUBLIME, WHIP-CRACKING MUSICAL’ Basingstoke Gazette

‘A rip-roaring calamity jane’ newbury weekly news

tue 23 - sat 27 sep Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm date Atg theatre card Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm £10 off Tue 23 Sep Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm (Premium, A & B) £5 offtheatre Wed & Thucard perfs Atg (Premium, A - C) Discounts G C G F Details S Details page page 39 35

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THE BROADWAY AND WEST END PHENOMENON

The Broadway and West End phenomenon Jersey Boys is coming to Edinburgh! This smash hit musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and continues to play at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more , Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (The Sunday Express) you simply will never forget.

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wed 8 - sat 25 oct Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm audio described perf

Thu 16 Oct 7.30pm Touch Tour time TBC captioned perf

Tue 21 Oct 7.30pm signed perf

Thu 23 Oct 7.30pm (Stage left) C G E Details page 39

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‘blockbuster barnum!

theatrical energy of the highest order’

CAMERON MACKINTOSH & CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE’s RECORD-BREAKING production

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‘Barnum’s the name, P T Barnum, and I want to tell you that tonight, on this stage, you are going to see - bar none - every sight, wonder and miracle that name stands for!’

This exhilarating musical follows the irrepressible imagination and dreams of Phineas T Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman. The story of his life and his marriage to Chairy reveals a couple who looked at the world from opposite sides of the spectrum, and also reveals that she was the practical one who made his dreams come true. We follow the legendary showman’s life as he lit up the world with colour, warmth and the excitement of his imagination and finally teamed up with J A Bailey to create Barnum and Bailey’s Circus - the Greatest Show on Earth.

Barnum is a

‘bIG,SHARP, wITTY, BREATHTAKING AND EMOTIONAL’

(The Observer) show starring Brian Conley (Oliver!, Hairspray, Jolson) and Linzi Hateley (Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Les Misérables).

‘it’s a real event’ bbc saturday review

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.

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

‘Spectacular Razzle Dazzle’ Evening Standard

tue 28 oct - sat 1 nov Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm audio described perf Wed 29 Oct 7.30pm Touch Tour time TBC Captioned perf

Thu 30 Oct 7.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Tue 28 Oct (Premium & A only, strictly limited to 100 tickets) £5 off Wed 29 Oct (Premium seats only) C G E Details page 39

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‘Dance does not often get so good’ The Guardian

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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 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!

‘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

tue 4 - sun 9 nov Tue - Sun eves 8pm Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card £7.50 off Tue - Thu perfs (A & B) C G E Details page 39

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS jersey boys Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Groups 40+ £7 off top 3 prices Mon - Thu performances.

amazing savings for groups of10+ Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets you can receive the following benefits: Huge savings on most shows

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Two tickets for a show and a delicious pre-theatre dinner from £59 per person.

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Make the most of your visit to Edinburgh with The Place, an ideal city location, just a short walk from the theatre, New Town shopping and Old Town delights. Let us do the organising and provide you with everything from top seats and fabulous dining to the full comforts of our glorious Georgian property.

34 - 38 York Place Edinburgh EH1 3HU

Regular updates and priority notifications Dedicated venue sales team Shows marked with G throughout the brochure offer a group discount.

For more information or to book tickets call

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riverdance Groups 10+ £5 off top 2 prices Tue - Thu performances.

wicked Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 50+ £6 off top 3 prices dance ‘til dawn Groups 10+ £6 off top 4 prices Groups 20+ £7 off top 4 prices plus 1 free ticket with every 10 paid for Excludes Sat eve.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Groups 10+ £4 off top 2 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 2 prices Tue - Thu performances.

dirty dancing Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices Mon - Thu evenings & Fri 5pm performances. Subject to availability.

spamalot Groups 10+ £22 tickets Mon - Thu performances.

lord of the dance Groups 10+ £7.50 off top 2 prices plus 1 free ticket with every 20 paid for Excludes Sat & Sun eves.

BARNUM TUE 28 oct - sat 1 nov Photo by Michael Le Poer Trench

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“GET A TICKET FOR THIS SHOW - ANY WITCH WAY YOU CAN!”

WICKED CASTs ITS SPELL OVER edinburgh this christmas

HHHHH Scottish Daily Mail

“AN INCREDIBLE PRODUCTION THAT DESERVES EVERY BIT OF ITS STELLAR REPUTATION.”

HHHHH Sunday Mail

Already seen by over 42 million people in 13 countries around the world and winner of 100 international awards, now the spellbinding magic of the global musical phenomenon is coming to Edinburgh for Christmas.

In an ingenious re-imagining of the stories and characters created

by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

This spectacular national touring production, which has earned five-star rave reviews, features thrilling technical wizardry, stunning costumes and show-stopping songs.

Wed 19 nov 2014 sat 10 jan 2015 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm signed perf

Fri 28 Nov 7.30pm (Stage left) audio described perf

Thu 4 Dec 7.30pm Touch Tour time TBC captioned perf Fri 5 Dec 7.30pm C G E Details page 39

Wicked is an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Extra mats on Thu 18 Dec, Tue 23 Dec, Sun 28 Dec, Mon 29 Dec, Tue 30 Dec, Fri 2 Jan and Thu 8 Jan. No mats on Wed 19 Nov or Wed 31 Dec. No eve perf on Wed 24 Dec, Thu 25 Dec, Wed 31 Dec or Thu 1 Jan.

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From the Producer of Midnight Tango

‘Sumptuous costumes and superb performances’ Hull Daily Mail Raymond Gubbay presents

The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia

‘the scenery turned the stage into a winter wonderland’

South wales Argus on the nutcracker

‘the production is a triumph’

‘Simone and Cacace are a true joy to behold, footwork that dazzles with its speed, grace and razor sharp precision’

Plymouth herald on swan lake

The scotsman

‘Makes you wish they’d dance beyond dawn’ the herald, scotland

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are back! The dazzling duo return to wow Edinburgh audiences with their sensational show, Dance ‘Til Dawn!

In 1940s LA, a romance unfolds between a beautiful starlet and her handsome lover. Dance ‘Til Dawn will transport you to the Golden Age of Hollywood filled with world class dancers, beautiful costumes, wonderful music and Vincent & Flavia themselves with their flawless footwork and spellbinding choreography.

Dance ‘Til Dawn is a classic love story that brings vintage Hollywood glamour to the present. This unforgettable evening of timeless sophistication and breathtaking dance is a must-see.

‘Slick, sexy and awe-inspiring’ what’s on stage

thu 5 - sat 7 feb 2015 Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Thu 5 Feb £6 off Fri eve & Sat mat (Premium, A - C) C G Details page 39

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Coppélia Every toy has a story, especially in this charming comedy of errors, a witty combination of antics and abracadabra, set in a doll maker’s workshop. Coppélia is perfect for first-time balletgoers, families and everyone in between.

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 fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins.

Swan Lake

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

tue 10 - sat 14 feb 2015 Coppélia Tue eve 7.30pm Nutcracker Wed eve 7.30pm Swan Lake Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm & Sat mat 2.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off (Premium, A - C, excl. Sat mat) EARLY BOOKING OFFER £5 off if booked and paid for by Wed 24 Dec 2014 C G E F Details page 39

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‘brilliant. it explodes like glittering fireworks’

BILL KENWRIGHT

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

sunday times

‘AMAZING ISN’T ADEQUATE ENOUGH A WORD TO DESCRIBE THIS WORK OF GENIUS. KILL FOR A TICKET’ CARDIFF POST

LYRICS BY

TIM RICE

MUSIC BY

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

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‘JOSEPH RETURNS IN ALL ITS GLORY’ daily mail

Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

‘UTTERLY IRRESISTiBLE, GO,GO,GO,GO’ mail on sunday

‘A TECHNICOLOR TRIUMPH’ the independent

‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS THRILLED’

‘A NIGHT TO REMEMBER’ THE HERALD

tue 17 - sat 21 feb 2015 Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm Atg theatre card Half price Tue 17 Feb (A - C) £5 off Wed - Thu perfs & Fri 5pm (A only) C G E F Details page 39

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Joseph bursts on to the Playhouse stage this February, so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

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THE DIRECTOR’S BOX EXPERIENCE

STYLE YOUR OWN SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

The Director’s Box at the Edinburgh Playhouse has been graced by various guests over the decades including Brian May, Sir Cameron Mackintosh, Lee Evans, Kevin Bridges, Lenny Henry, Susan Boyle, Gordon Strachan and Lord Lloyd Webber.

Canapés, Afternoon Tea, Edinburgh whisky tasting or private dining options are also available for corporate groups and parties of up to 8 people.

If you would like to discuss bespoke packages, please contact our Development Manager Sarah Jane Dooley on 0131 524 3321 or sarahjanedooley@theambassadors.com

Now you have the opportunity to make your visit to the Playhouse even more memorable by experiencing the full red carpet treatment and pampering yourself with the all the luxury and glamour of our exclusive Director’s Box.

The Director’s Box is located in the Circle, a few steps above foyer level.

If you have any access requirements please call 0131 524 3301 before booking.

Our brand new Director’s Box package includes: DEDICATED VIP HOST TO ESCORT YOU TO THE DIRECTOR’S BOX A HALF BOTTLE OF CHILLED PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE

‘The biggest live theatre sensation of all time’

A DELICIOUS BOX OF CHOCOLATES A HOUSE PROGRAMME SELECTION OF SAVOURY SNACKS

The Observer

COMPLIMENTARY CLOAKROOM Your host will also be able to guide you through our selection of premium wine, champagne and whiskies to add that extra special touch of indulgence to your experience.

Seats in our exclusive Director’s Box can be booked online, on the phone or in person at the Playhouse Box Office.

Wicked wed 19 nov - sat 10 jan 2015

Following its phenomenal run in 2013, the record-breaking sensation returns to Edinburgh for three weeks only.

Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

Featuring hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, don’t miss your chance to see the fastest selling show in West End history.

You’ll have the time of your life!

tue 24 feb sat 14 mar 2015 Mon - Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Wed 25 Feb & Sat mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half price Tue 24 Feb (Premium only) G Details page 39

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The Daily Telegraph

buy 3 tickets get 4th free!

Tue - Thu perfs (A)

* *82% of people surveyed agreed

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mon 16 - sat 21 mar 2015 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card ÂŁ10 off Mon - Wed perfs (Premium, A & B) C G E Details page 39

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afternoon tea

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Afternoon Tea £15

Twilight Tea £25

Our decadent Afternoon Tea, served in the gorgeous surroundings of The Boards, is available to all ticket holders before matinee and evening performances. Allow yourself to be transported back to the glamour of a 1920s tearoom and indulge in our tastefully designed Afternoon Tea which featuring cakes from vintage specialist, the wonderful Casa Angelina.

Twilight Tea really is the icing on the cake to any special occasion at the theatre. For only £25 per person, Twilight Tea includes full Afternoon Tea in The Boards, complimentary cloakroom and entry to the Ambassador Lounge where you can escape from the crowds and enjoy an interval glass of Prosecco*.

Each Afternoon Tea includes a selection of delicate sandwiches, a teacup of crisps, Casa Angelina vintage patisserie selection, scone with clotted cream and jam and a pot of speciality tea or coffee.

*Prosecco can be substituted for a non-alcoholic option upon request.

The perfect treat for Puttin’ on the Ritz, Calamity Jane, Jersey Boys, Barnum & Wicked. Not to be missed by mothers and daughters, couples or ladies who lunch!

All vintage patisserie is inspired by our shows so there’s always something new and imaginative to discover. Previous favourites include: salted caramel eclair, baby rose meringues with blueberry jam and chocolate popcorn cheesecake.

Special Groups Offer (booking 10+) £10 per person ATG Theatre CARD members £10 per person

Book online by visiting www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh and search The Boards or call 0844 871 3014.

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent Production featuring a full orchestra, highly prized chorus and international guest soloists

puccini madama butterfly

the times on rigoletto

Starring Korean soprano Elena Dee and Japanese Soprano Miki Mori.

‘a butterfly to cherish’

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

‘First-rate singing’

verdi la traviata

manchester evening news on madama butterfly The Stage on La Traviata

Starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova.

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

thu 26 - sat 28 mar 2015 Rigoletto Thu 7.30pm La Traviata Fri 7.30pm Madama Butterfly Sat 7.30pm

VERDI RIGOLEtTO

Atg theatre card £5.50 off (Premium, A)

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

C G E F Details page 39

Starring Vladimir Dragos as Rigoletto.

PLEASE NOTE SOME SCENES CONTAIN NUDITY

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‘brilliantly sung’

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

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BILL KENWRIGHT BY special ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

‘STUNNING - AN UNFORGETTABLE MUSICAL TRIUMPH’ EVENING POST

‘A MIRACLE’

TIM RICE & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S LEGENDARY Awaiting banner ROCK CLASSIC Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 - stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright, and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar.

Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind numerous blockbuster musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the world’s oldest story with the superb theatricality they have brought to Evita, Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers and Whistle Down the Wind to mention only a few.

LIVERPOOL echo

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‘SUPERB SET AND BRILLIANT LIGHTING EFFECTS. WHAT A GREAT SHOW!’ THE OBSERVER Photos from previous cast.

‘AN ALMIGHTY HIT - SOMETHING OF A MIRACLE Awesome set, great sound,terrific lighting, big effects and performances that are simply state of the art

IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS’ BIRMINGHAM POST

mon 6 - Sat 11 apr 2015 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm date Atg card Mon -theatre Sat eves 7.30pm Half price Mon 6 Apr Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm £5 off Tue - Thu perfs & Sat mat Atg theatre (Premium, A & B,card Discounts subject to availability) G F S page 35 39 C G E Details F Details page

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don’t miss britain’s favourite circus!

brand new show 2015

special events jon richardson nidiot SAT 13 SEP 8pm Jon Richardson is checking his tyre pressures and putting an emergency packed lunch in the boot of his car, ready to hit the road again with a brand new tour Nidiot. The perennial singleton and misanthrope is determined to become a more easygoing person for the sake of his friends and his future health. Come and find out whether or not a leopard can change its spots, or if they are doomed to be angry forever not to have been given a more uniform and symmetrical fur pattern.

Direct from four sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and its sold-out 2014 theatre tour Combining contemporary ‘cirque’ skills with thrilling stunt action, Cirque Berserk is a dangerfilled spectacle that will amaze audiences of all ages. Presenting the world’s most dangerous circus act, seen for the first time live on stage in the UK, the legendary Globe of Death (3 motorcyclists speeding around inside a steel cage at over 60mph), plus a troupe of more than thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and death-defying stunt men, joined by Guinness World Record-holding strong man Hercules and award-winning clown Tweedy.

‘leaves one breathless with excitement’ Daily Telegraph sun 1 - tue 3 feb 2015 Sun eve 7.30pm Mon & Tue 5pm & 7.45pm Atg theatre card £3 off C G Details page 39

★★★★★

‘He truly has to be seen to be believed’ DAILY MAIL

This production is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. derrenbrown.co.uk

MON 18 - SAT 23 MAY 2015 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm

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The multi award-winning comedy by Marie Jones.

Following a sell-out run on Broadway and four and a half years in the West End and on tour, the worldwide sensation returns. The original director Ian McElhinney, now starring in the critically acclaimed Game of Thrones, is once again at the helm. Don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot.

The multi award-winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion is back on tour in 2015 with a brand new one-man show, Derren Brown: Miracle. Having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the greatest pleasure, Derren is, once again, looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control.

This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003.

Since then he has toured every year and been watched by an estimated audience of over one and a half million people. He has won two prestigious Olivier Awards, for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali (2012). His last show, Infamous, was universally acclaimed by critics and audience alike.

stones in his pockets

ha ha hood!

and the prince of leaves mon 29 sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G Starring SU POLLARD and CANNON AND BALL The Ha Ha! team are back with a brand new and all-out outrageous comic romp. Ten years after a messy divorce Robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff once more. Little John and Friar Tuck, now considerably older and rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the citizens of Nottingham. Not to be missed.

one night of queen

performed by gary mullen and the works thu 2 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off C G Gary Mullen and the Works have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

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special events A vision of elvis

the DREAMBOYS

sat 4 Oct 7.30pm C G

FIT and FAMOUS tour

A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley and his sensational band and singers is recognised as Europe’s most authentic and successful tribute to Elvis Presley. This show brings you a full evening featuring all the classic hits, from the hip swiveling 50s Sun Studios to the Movie Years and the 1968 Comeback Special with the finale being the electrifying Jumpsuit Concert Years.

Fri 14 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2.50 off G

www.avisionofelvis.co.uk

sixties gold mon 10 nov 7.30pm

After a massive sold out 2013 Tour, The Dreamboys are back with a brand new Show for 2014, with a special celebrity guest. Dan Osborne, star of The Only Way is Essex, will perform live with The Dreamboys in their hottest show ever! One action packed night of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem that will leave you breathless!

The Magic of Motown

REACH OUT® 50 Years of No.1 Hits Tour

Back by popular demand! For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up.

sat 15 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off C G

Featuring record-breaking Merseybeat band Gerry & The Pacemakers, the first act ever to top the charts with their first three singles. The Searchers’ first single also went to No.1 and led to five more Top 5 hits. Also featuring P.J. Proby and The Fortunes, and finally Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes, performing hits of The Tremeloes.

An all-new, all-star Stateside spectacular boasting more No.1s than ever - the legend of the label lives on. 5-star performances revive more than 36 classics from the Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. ‘spellbinding all the way through’ www.easytheatres.com

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tue 11 & wed 12 nov 8pm Extra date added due to phenomenal demand!

thu 22 jan 2015 8pm

hit the road mack The multi award-winning star of Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You?, Lee Mack, is going back on the road with his first live tour in over 4 years.

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

‘Gut-bustingly funny’ The Sunday Times PLEASE NOTE: OCCASIONAL STRONG LANGUAGE

Iranalamadingdong He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival.

halfway to paradise the billy fury story

thu 13 nov 7.30pm C G Billy Fury was Britain’s own Elvis and girls loved him! 31 years after his untimely death, Billy’s own band - his original Fury’s Tornados remember him by re-playing live his timeless 29 hit records Wondrous Place, Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, A Thousand Stars, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more. The stunning Colin Gold stars as Fury. See Billy come alive with his Fury’s Tornados on giant screen - an electric atmosphere.

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50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY TOUR

‘Right now, the Iranian Djalili is probably one of the most subversive, let alone funniest, comedians around’ the Guardian

sing-a-long-a sound of music fri 23 jan 2015 7pm G The smash-hit musical show returns to the UK in celebration of the movie’s 50th anniversary.

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, with subtitles so that everyone can sing along, a host and free fun pack.

The audience is the star of this interactive show – at Sing-a-long-a THERE ARE NO RULES! www.singalonga.net

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special events motown’s greatest hits

an evening of burlesque

how sweet it is

SAT 25 APR 2015 8pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (A) C G

fri 30 jan 2015 7.30pm C G ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back! Now in its 14th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music, slick choreography and an amazing band for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

Let’s ‘Get Ready’... to ‘Go Loco...Down in Acapulco’ – you’ll be dancing ‘All Night Long’!

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VEGAS SPECTACULAR SHOW

Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from the West End. A fresh cast of burlesque all-stars, featuring Royal Academy-trained bombshells, present a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety.

Delightfully choreographed, it’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, spectacular of the year.

Dress up and come to the cabaret! www.easytheatres.com. Over 18s only

sat 31 jan 2015 3pm & 7.30pm free for kids! (C) Matinee & Evening

sex and the suburbs

that’ll be the day

Book an unforgettable date with the hit comedy of the year! Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy. Penny Crowe is the host of a late-night radio phone-in. As Britain’s leading Agony Aunt, she is more than happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she as happy to take it...?

Get ready to party as the UK’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns with its Brand New 2015 Show! Featuring a fresh line up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s plus more hilarious comedy, prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!

Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman and Somebody Else’s Guy, this is the story of all of our lives! www.sexandthesuburbstheshow.com Age 16+

sat 6 jun 2015 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G

Abba mania

fri 24 apr 2015 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C 40 years after ABBA won Eurovision, it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music! ABBA Mania brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and enjoy all your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and many more. ‘this is the real musical tribute!’

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wed 13 may 2015 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G Now established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, the Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. With over 15 years international touring experience, their uncanny ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit, plus many more!

Purveyors of Cool return with the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis.

Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, Come Fly With Me, Sway, Fly Me To The Moon.

The Stage ‘superb, remarkable’ The BBC ‘MAGNIFICENT’.

Great live entertainment that’s always a fun night out!

mon 23 mar 2015 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G

the illegal eagles

‘WHAT A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW THAT’LL BE THE DAY IS. NOT TO BE MISSED!’ The Daily Mail

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Enjoy a wide range of drinks served pre-show and interval

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Hot and cold food served prior to performances. you can even enjoy your dessert in the interval!

To reserve your table, request a sample menu or find out about our events and performances, please call 0131 524 3324 or visit www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh and search The Boards.

The Boards is located on the Balcony level which can be reached by three short flights of stairs.

If you have any access requirements please call 0131 524 3301.

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Two and three-course set menu served prior to performances of jersey boys, barnum, riverdance and wicked Free pre-show entertainment at selected performances Open two hours prior to curtain up to all ticket holders 35

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A Vision of Elvis

With over 3000 seats, Edinburgh Playhouse is the largest seated theatre in the UK and yet we remain rooted in the very heart of our vibrant community. To celebrate our 85th birthday this autumn, we proudly launch our Creative Learning programme offering unique opportunities to get more involved with your Playhouse, both on and off stage.

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY CHOIR FREE TASTER SESSION Wed 1 OCT 1pm & 6pm The Boards Interested in meeting new people and secretly love humming along to a good tune? The Edinburgh Playhouse is launching a brand-new, friendly and welcoming community choir.

Rehearsing weekly in The Boards piano bar from this autumn onwards, why not come along and see what it’s all about at our free taster session? With no previous experience necessary and a selection of music to suit a variety of tastes, our new community choir is a great way to make new friends and be a part of your favourite theatre! Open to all ages.

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TRICKS OF THE STAGE MASTERCLASS ACTING THROUGH SONG WITH OLIVER TOMPSETT THU 2 OCT 10am - 1pm & 2 - 5pm £22.50 per person (max. 10 per 3hr session) Thinking of auditioning for drama school or interested in sharpening your musical theatre skills? We present a unique opportunity to work with West End leading man Oliver Tompsett (We Will Rock You, Wicked, Rock of Ages, Mamma Mia) as he shares tricks of the stage, working intensively with you to improve your performance and your chances in an already competitive market when auditioning.

BEGINNERS TO THE STAGE WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE Are you interested in finding out about the career options available in professional theatre? The Playhouse is proud to offer a limited number of work placements for pupils aged S4-S6 through a week-long programme offering an insight into theatre management, programming, marketing, technical and front of house operations, culminating in a presentation to their tutor and

theatre staff. Applications for work placements in Spring 2015 will be open from Wed 1 Oct. QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP The Edinburgh Playhouse is the home to some of the biggest productions across the genres of musical theatre, comedy and dance. Renowned for bringing the best of Broadway and the West End to Edinburgh, it is a vital component of Scotland’s arts and cultural industries. This year, we are proud to offer an internship position exclusively to students of the MA Arts and Cultural Management course providing a rare and unique insight into the workings of a world-class arts organisation.

Halfway to Paradise The Dreamboys The Magic of Motown Wicked Off peak perfs Peak perfs Omid Djalili

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For any enquiries about our learning programmes, to let us know future courses you’d like to see offered, and information on how to apply, please contact edinburghcreative@ theambassadors.com or call 0131 524 3316.

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Venue ACCESS INFORMATION

• Sennheiser Infrared System for the hearing impaired. To obtain a headset please ask a member of the Front of House team on arrival.

• Audio Brochures & Large Print Brochures are available upon request by calling 0131 524 3301.

Calls via Typetalk are welcome, please dial 18001 0131 524 3301

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Mailing List If you would like to be added to our free mailing list to receive details of forthcoming attractions, send your name and address to: The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA. Details can be emailed to catherinegillespie@ theambassadors.com

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Admission Latecomers may not be admitted to the show until a suitable break in the performance and, in some instances, not until the interval.

The management reserves the right to refuse admission.

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The Edinburgh Playhouse regularly schedules sign interpreted, audio described and captioned performances for certain shows.

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Where we are The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 – 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA

performance Thu 16 Oct 7.30pm Touch Tour TBC

• Guide Dogs welcome.

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• Level access to the theatre is through the Main Entrance to Circle Level. Accessible toilet and bar located on Circle Level.

The Stalls are located 40 steps from street level, the Balcony is located 25 steps up from street level. Please note that the Edinburgh Playhouse does not have a lift. The Circle Level is our easy access point and we would recommend booking in the Circle for any of our patrons with limited mobility.

• Up to 8 wheelchair spaces per performance located in Row M of the Circle. Call 0131 524 3301 for availability and to book.

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We will always endeavour to meet individual needs. Our Venue Access Team are available Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm.

For more information, details about applicable access rates or to book please call the Venue Access Team on 0131 524 3301 or email edinburghgroupsales@ theambassadors.com

Lost Property Should you leave any items of personal property in the theatre, please call 0131 524 3333 between 12 noon & 5pm, Mon – Fri.

Online www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh Booking fees apply

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By Phone Telephone bookings 0844 871 3014 Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm; Sun 10am - 8pm.

National call rate. Booking fees apply.

In Person Box Office, The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA Visit the theatre’s Box Office.

Open Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 6pm (8pm on perf days) NB a 1% charge applies to certain events when paying by credit/debit card.

By Post Please make cheques payable to ATG London, enclose SAE and send to the above address.

An additional surcharge may apply for certain events.

Concessions Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

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Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

Exchange Policy Tickets are non refundable. However, at certain performances, tickets may be exchanged for a £2 charge for this service. Contact the Box Office for details.

Photography Photography and the recording of events are strictly forbidden at all times.

Admission Latecomers may not be admitted to the show until a suitable break in the performance and, in some instances, not until the interval. The management reserves the right to refuse admission.

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Babes In Arms Policy 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). To find out more about all our facilities for parents with children, or if you have a special request, please call 0131 524 3333.

General Enquiries Please call 0131 524 3333 between 12pm & 5pm, Mon - Fri. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability.

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

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CAMERON MACKINTOSH & CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE’s RECORD-BREAKING production

brian conley is

tue 28 oct - sat 1 nov see page 9 for more details

‘blockbuster barnum!

theatrical energy of the highest order’ daily express

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