Grand Opera House York Autumn 2014 Brochure

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richard thompson thu 28 aug

That’ll Be The Day Wed 22 Oct

Rock of Ages Mon 1 – Sat 6 Sep

Vampires Rock The FINAL COUNTDOWN TOUR Thu 23 Oct

Sister Act Fri 12 – Sat 20 Sep

T h e A m b a s s a d o r T h e at r e G r o u p i s p r o u d

an evening with Sir Roger Moore Wed 24 Sep

t o o f f e r a n e xc i t i n g r a n g e o f b e s p o k e pac k ag e s t o yo u , o u r t h e at r e g o e r .

Let’s Hang On Thu 25 Sep

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Ha Ha Hood Fri 26 Sep

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Ken Dodd Sat 27 Sep

r e l a x i n g b y o r d e r i n g i n a dva n c e .

Michael Palin Sun 28 Sep

L u x u r y, s t y l e a n d s e r v i c e.

The Perfect Murder Mon 29 Sep – Sat 4 Oct

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Bugle Boy D-Day Tour Thu 9 Oct

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children’s dance

dancing in the Streets Sat 18 Oct

Bottle of wine (187ml) or water (330ml)

Tuesday 23 September

Corkers crisps Cadbury Buttons

A HOUSE PROGRAMME (or theatre gift if not available)

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A delicious box of chocolates

* Glass of house wine (175ml) House spirit and mixer † Only

in Variety Boxes with water

Eric and Little Ern Mon 20 Oct

The Small Hand Mon 27 Oct – Sat 1 Nov Stones in his Pockets Wed 5 Nov The Illegal Eagles Thu 6 Nov Aloha from Hawaii Fri 7 Nov Madama Butterfly Sat 8 Nov Jim Davidson Sun 9 Nov Octonauts Wed 12 – Thu 13 Nov Mercury - The UlTimate Queen Tribute Sat 15 Nov Al Murray One May, One Guvnor Sun 16 Nov

Marty Wilde’s Rock n Roll Party Tue 18 Nov Frank Skinner Wed 19 Nov Beyond the Barricade Thu 20 Nov The South Fri 21 Nov Thank You For The Music Sat 22 Nov Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up And Rock Mon 24 Nov Vienna Festival Ballet the Nutcracker Tue 25 Nov The Sensational 60’s Experience 50th Anniversary Tour Wed 26 Nov An Evening of Burlesque Fri 28 Nov White Christmas Wed 3 – Sat 6 Dec Cinderella Fri 12 Dec – Sun 4 Jan

at Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York

Beechdean ice-cream†

A HALF BOTTLE OF CHILLED PREMIUM CHAMPAGNE

Clannad Sun 12 Oct The Johnny Cash Roadshow Tue 14 Oct

VARIETY BOX which includes:

y e l l o w l a b e l

York Rocks Against Cancer Sat 11 Oct

Jimmy Carr FUNNY BUSINESS Fri 24 - Sat 25 Oct

Chris Difford & Glenn Tilbrook of SQUEEZE Mon 17 Nov

£30

10+

4.30pm Boys and girls age 7yrs and over to audition as Babes. Max height 5’2”.

7.30pm Boys and girls to audition as Seniors.

Min height 5’2”.

Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for auditions.

All candidates will be auditioned in groups and taught a short dance routine. Those auditioning should ensure that, if successful, they would be available to attend every rehearsal and these start on Mon 24 Nov, mainly after school and weekends. The pantomime dates are Fri 12 Dec 2014 - Sun 4 Jan 2015 This is a competitive dance audition and those who are successful will be chosen to perform as dancers in this pantomime.

Please note that these positions are unpaid.

Thinking of bringing a group of 10 or more? NO BOOKING FEES! Take advantage of our fabulous group savings on many shows PLUS receive extra benefits including a longer payment period and Ambassador Experience extras at a reduced price.

Some of the shows with great group savings:

the perfect murder Mon 29 Sep - Sat 4 Oct octonauts Wed 12 & Thu 13 Nov

madama butterfly Sat 8 Nov cinderella Fri 12 Dec - Sun 4 Jan

For more shows with fantastic group discounts, please see the g symbol in this brochure.

For groups and schools, please contact the groups department on 01904 678705 (Mon – Fri 10am – 2pm) or email yorkgroups@theambassadors.com

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Just a small town girl, livin’ in a lonely world. She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere.

Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit. He took the midnight train goin’ anywhere.

ROCK OF AGES is an L.A. love story lavished with OVER 25 CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS. BEN RICHARDS and NOEL SULLIVAN star in this hilarious musical comedy which will have you singing and laughing along with its EPIC songs, including: Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead Or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight This Feeling, We’re Not Gonna Take It, Cum On Feel The Noize, Nothin’ But A Good Time, I Wanna Rock, More Than Words, Heaven and I Want To Know What Love Is, played loud and proud by an AWESOME live band.

ROCK OF AGES arrives in YORK following 3 SMASH HIT YEARS IN LONDON’S WEST END and 5 rockin’ years in Vegas and New York! Don’t miss out on a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the BIGGEST PARTY IN TOWN! mon 1 - sat 6 sep Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Atg theatre card £10 off Opening night & Fri 5pm (Prem, A & B) C G Details page 26

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‘The Perfect entertainment; devilishly clever and terrific fun’ Chichester Observer

the murderous new stage hit from the No.1 best-selling author Peter James ‘murder most perfect. it’s a blooming good night out!’ eastern daily press

This highly entertaining dark comedy thriller has been acclaimed by audiences and critics around the country.

Have you ever wondered how you commit the perfect murder?

Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for a long time.

But their marriage has reached crisis point and Victor has decided there is only one way to get Joan out of his life forever but he’s about to get a nasty surprise. As a young Detective Roy Grace starts to investigate his very first homicide case, dark forces intervene and Grace begins to fear that nothing is quite as it seems.

‘a night for everyone,with horror, intrigue, mystery and yet plenty of comedy, all superbly performed. It’s terrific!’

British Theatre Guide

With an all-star cast led by Robert Daws (The Royal, Roger Roger, Outside Edge, theatre productions include The Secret of Sherlock Holmes in the West End), Dawn Steele (Wild at Heart and Monarch of the Glen, theatre productions include Agatha Christie’s Verdict and Noël Coward’s Volcano in the West End), Gray O’Brien (Coronation Street, Casualty and Sleuth in the West End), Thomas Howes (William the footman in Downton Abbey) and Simona Armstrong (BBC’s search for a Maria).

International best-selling crime thriller novelist Peter James has sold over 14 million books of his Roy Grace series, and is published in 36 languages. The Perfect Murder was 15 weeks at No. 1 and remained for 50 weeks in the iBook Top 10.

‘A thriller with Killer one-liners.

An all star cast had the audience in fits of laughter and at times on the edge of their seats in this superb fast-paced thriller’ Coventry Telegraph

‘a huge theatre hit’

MILTON KEYNES CITIZEN

mon 29 sep - sat 4 oct Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half Price Opening Night £3 off Tue - Thu (Prem, A-C) C G Details page 26

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A hilariously divine musical experience

A new journey thAt’s the stuff of nightMAres

York stage musicals present

‘An electrifying production yet again emphasising what a magnet for talent York Stage Musicals has become’ York press on previous production DIRECTOR NIK BRIGGS CHOREOGRAPHER AJ POWELL MUSICAL DIRECTOR STEPHEN HACKSHAW music alan menken lyrics glenn slater starring

CLEOPATRA REY

book cheri & bill steinkellner

star of Dirty Dancing (West End) & finalist on BBC1’s I’d Do Anything York Stage Musicals are pleased to bring to York, for the first time ever, their very own production of the show that took the West End and Broadway by storm, Sister Act. This is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash that the critics called ‘ridiculously fun’ when it was first released. Based on the 90’s film starring Whoopi Goldberg, the nuns are back to sing and this time it’s live on stage. Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast).

Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and is forced into hiding in the last place anyone would think to look - a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!

fri 12 - sat 20 sep Fri 12, Sat 13, Mon 15 - Thu 18 & Sat 20 Sep 7.30pm Sat 13 & Sat 20 2.30pm Fri 19 5pm & 8pm Atg theatre card £2 off audio described perfs Sat 20 Sep 2.30pm C Details page 26

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ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY CLIVE FRANCIs From the million selling author, and writer of the most terrifying play ever staged, Susan Hill’s The Small Hand takes you on a new journey that is the stuff of nightmares.

Bookseller Adam Snow stumbles across a derelict Edwardian house, having taken a wrong turn. Compelled to take a closer look, he approaches the front door, only to feel the chilling sensation of a small cold hand reaching for his own. He tries to put this terrifying experience behind him but soon becomes overwhelmed by recurring nightmares. In a desperate attempt to put his fears to rest, he tries to find out more about the house and its occupants. But the small hand is determined to keep him firmly in its grasp.

‘i’m sure it will be haunting the west end before too long’ daily Mail

MON 27 OCT - SAT 1 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Atg theatre card Half Price Opening Night £3 off Tue-Thu (Prem, A-C) C G Details page 26

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opera and ballet international present two ellen kent productions

New Pantomime Productions Ltd presentS

with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra

puccini MADAMA BUTTERFLY With Korean Soprano Elena Dee and Japanese soprano Miki Mori

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns with exquisite sets and with a spectacular Japanese garden, fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan and the unforgettable arias One Fine Day and Love Duet.

Fri 12 dec - sun 4 jan

‘this is a Butterfly to cherish’

Manchester Evening News on madama butterfly

The love story that gripped Paris.

A beautiful and fully staged production of 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 a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta.

‘First-rate singing’ the stage

by her Fairy Godmother and the ever popular Buttons.

Madama Butterfly sat 8 nov 7.30pm La Traviata fri 20 mar 2015 7.30pm Atg theatre card £5 OFF (Prem & A) C G S F Details page 26

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Both operas sung in Italian with English surtitles Cast subject to change

The most magical family panto of them all comes to as she journeys from rags to riches, helped along the way

Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards

Starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova

Yorkshire Post on a previous production of CinderellA

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Grand Opera House York in 2014. Follow Cinderella’s story

Winner of the ‘Best Opera Award’ verdi la traviata

‘IF IT’S good old traditional family pantomime YOU ARE SEEKING this christmas, THEN HEAD TO the GRAND OPERA HOUSE’

December Fri 12 1pm

The perfect festive entertainment for all to enjoy.

Star casting to be announced Tickets £10 - £22.50 (Prem)

Preview Performances Buy one get one free

School, Group Rates, Family Rates and Concessions available

Relaxed Performance Wed 29 Dec 2pm

ATG THEATRE Card Off peak perfs: buy one get one free (bands A and B)

Purchase your ice creams in advance when booking!

captioned perf Mon 22 Dec 6.30pm relaxed perF Wed 29 Dec 2pm audio described performance Sat 3 Jan 2pm

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live for the first time

vienna festival ballet

special events richard thompson acoustic classics

+ special guests the rails thu 28 aug 7.30pm Richard Thompson is one of the country’s greatest songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy. Rolling Stone hailed him as one of the Top 20 Greatest Guitarists of All Time and ‘a perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist’. This tour features Richard’s acoustic versions of some of his greatest songs.

an evening with sir roger moore wed 24 sep 7.30pm G

The legendary film star chats with biographer Gareth Owen. Featuring inside stories from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the James Bond films.

There will also be the chance to put your own question to Sir Roger at the end of the show.

‘A marvellous raconteur’ Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail Photo credit: Terry O’Neill

let’s hang on When there’s trouble under the sea, the Octonauts dive into action!

Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with our underwater adventure super heroes, Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso, in the brand new live stage show, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure.

Visit strange new worlds full of mysteries to unravel, with surprises around every corner this action packed interactive show features music and all your favourite characters live on stage for the very first time!

Audiences have the opportunity to catch one of Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballets The Nutcracker when the highly acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet company returns to town.

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

tuE 25 nov 7.30pm

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thu 25 sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G This award-winning production is a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring hits such as Grease, Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more! Definitely not a night to be missed!

ha ha hood! STARRING

SU POLLARD & CANNON AND BALL With Ben Langley & Andy Pickering fri 26 sep 7.30pm C G The Ha Ha! team are back with arrow-splitting hilarity as they gallop in with their outrageous new 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. www.hahahood.com

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ken dodd happiness show

ld t ou

sat 27 sep 7pm G

A comedian of legendary status, he is an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter.

2014 will celebrate his 60th anniversary year as a professional entertainer! Come and enjoy his famous Happiness Show and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs presented by a comedy genius.

michael palin travelling to work sun 28 sep 7.30pm

york rocks against cancer sat 11 oct 7.30pm

After last year’s hugely successful show, York Rocks Against Cancer returns with host Tony Audenshaw (Emmerdale’s Bob Hope) and Barmaid and the Vets featuring Natalie Anderson, Dominic Brunt and Michelle Hardwick, a rock group including other Emmerdale cast members. Also appearing are The Grand Old Uke of York (ukulele group), Unit 8, Beth McCarthy (BBC’s The Voice) and local rock/ pop outfit, Guilty Pleasures. Come along and enjoy a rocking night whilst supporting York Against Cancer.

To celebrate the publication of his third volume of diaries, Travelling To Work, Michael Palin presents a brand new two-part stage show, looking back at twenty-five years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in radio, television, books and films. The first half is a whistle-stop tour of the globe. The second half of the show, he’ll talk about his love of comedy and the joy of writing and acting. Lots of memories, with one thing in common - a love of laughter.

clannad

SUn 12 oct 7.30pm Clannad, the Irish family group responsible for such timeless music as Theme From Harry’s Game, In A Lifetime, I Will Find You come to York as part of their Journey’s End Tour. Clannad have made music that entwines the traditional and the modern, with stunningly beautiful results.

With their haunting songs, mesmerizing vocals, and captivating sound the group has sold over fifteen million records worldwide.

Photo: John Swannell

simon callow in the man jesus By Matthew Hurt

the johnny cash roadshow tue 14 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G

tue 7 oct 7.30pm C G

This extraordinary play looks back 2000 years to witness key moments in the life of ‘the man Jesus’, through the eyes of the people who knew him.

Simon Callow, one of Britain’s best-loved actors, performs this fresh and moving account of biblical stories. Thought-provoking, thrilling and full of wit.

‘Callow renews our sense of wonder at the son of man and his story’ Daily Telegraph

bugle boy d-day tour

thu 9 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off (Prem & A) C G The Critically Acclaimed Hit Musical Bugle Boy traces the life of legendary music icon Glenn Miller.

Bugle Boy features all of Glenn Miller’s famous and instantly recognisable tunes including In the Mood; Little Brown Jug; Moonlight Serenade; Pennsylvania 6-5000; Chattanooga Choo Choo; Kalamazoo; American Patrol and many others that have delighted packed audiences across the Country drawing standing ovations.

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This year prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash. The show takes the audience from the 1950s right up to 2002. All the greatest hits are included, Ring of Fire, Walk the Line as well as the Johnny and June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and so many more, accompanied by an amazing video back drop with evocative images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

dancing in the streets

sat 18 oct 7.30pm C G (Band A only)

Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s greatest hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets.

The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you signing along and dancing in the aisles. Expect your favourite songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and many more.

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special events eric and little ern

stones in his pockets

THE MUltI AWARD-WINNING COMEDY

mon 20 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G This affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen vividly brings back memories of a bygone era. Cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers. Together they recreate the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday. ‘wonderfully funny, beautifully played’ HHHH the herald

wed 5 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G

that’ll be the day Brand NEw show

Seen by over 2 million people, don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot. Universally loved by all who see it, Stones in His Pockets is brought to life by two highly talented actors who play 15 characters between them - from the two cheeky lads intent on stardom to a Hollywood Goddess!

wed 22 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G

This year’s new production features a fresh line up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, plus more hilarious comedy! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!

aloha from hawaii

the final countdown tour

fri 7 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C

thu 23 oct 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G E Celebrating its 11th year and the final chapter, this is what can only be described as one of the best touring production shows ever! Along with Steve Steinman, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine and many more!

jimmy carr funny business fri 24 & sat 25 oct 8pm Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal.

Jimmy Carr’s Funny Business will be: (a) Packed with jokes, (b) Rude and offensive, (c) A great night out, (d) £26 per ticket * If you answered a) b) c) or d) you were right! *The show is not suitable for anyone who hasn’t bought a ticket.

Recommended age 16+.

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thu 6 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off C G Now established as the world’s greatest Eagles tribute act, the Illegal Eagles continue to thrill audiences everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. This latest production brings you all the classics – Take It Easy, Life in the Fast Lane, Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Witchy Woman, Rocky Mountain Way, Heartache Tonight and a whole lot more!

Back by huge demand, prepare for a party as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New Show!

vampires rock

illegal eagles

This is a superlatively choreographed and brilliantly engineered major theatre production which replicates the original Iconic Aloha From Hawaii Show as beamed via satellite from Honolulu. It is all there, the orchestra, the Sweets, the Stamps Quartet - those incredible ELVIS vocals.

The raw energy and sheer charisma of Gordon’s Hendricks performance is absolutely jaw dropping.

jim davidson no further action sun 9 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G

Very few comedians could turn the worst year of their life into a resounding success. Fresh from winning the most successful ever series of Big Brother by a landslide, comedy king Jim Davidson has done exactly that. No Further Action will see Jim tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the heart of the nation all over again.

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special events mercury

frank skinner

sat 15 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C

Frank Skinner extends his critically acclaimed new stand-up tour Man In A Suit into Autumn 2014.

the ultimate queen tribute Winners of the National Tribute Awards 2013, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen. The show includes fantastic and authentic performances of the most popular Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more.

wed 19 nov 7.30pm

‘Exquisite and surprising… highly accomplished and very funny’ The Independent ‘[A] Beautifully crafted return to stand-up’ The Evening Standard

al murray one man, one guvnor sun 16 nov 7.30pm

‘Man In A Suit sees the crown prince of laddism grow up’ Metro

Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone join this icon on his new tour with his brand new show One Man, One Guvnor .

This production will look back over the show’s amazing fifteen years and include many of the musicals that have made it the UK’s leading concert of its kind, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables!

the south the beautiful south legacy continues

fri 21 nov 7.30pm

mon 17 nov Doors 7pm

For the first time in almost 20 years, Squeeze’s Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook will be heading out on the road as a duo with ‘The At Odds Couple’ tour that will see them present their songs and story in a unique way. The tour will visit theatres around the UK in a show that will celebrate their enduring music and partnership.

tHU 20 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C G

Back by overwhelming public demand and celebrating its 15th fantastic year with a sensational new show for 2014.

‘A national treasure’ Daily Telegraph

Chris Difford & Glenn Tilbrook of SQUEEZE

beyond the barricade

marty wilde’s rock n roll party tue 18 nov 7.30pm Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and John Leyton join forces with The Wildcats and Nancy Ann Lee in Marty Wilde’s Rock ’n’ Roll Party. Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, John and Eden show us how rock n’ roll with its fusion of sound and rhythm shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

When great British pop institution The Beautiful South split in 2007, several members of the band weren’t ready to let it go. Two years later, singers Dave Hemingway and Alison Wheeler, alongside lifelong members Damon Butcher (keyboards), Gaz Birtles (sax) and Tony Robinson (trumpet), formed the 9 piece band, The South. Performing the hits, A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Old Red Eyes, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her.

thank you for the music sat 22 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off C G

An all-new, sequin-spangled, spectacular.

Celebrating ABBA’s Eurovision triumph with their first worldwide hit Waterloo. Also features Mamma Mia, Stayin’ Alive, Dancing Queen, Night Fever, How Deep is Your Love, Super Trouper and Bee Gees-penned Islands in the Stream, Chain Reaction and more. An all-star cast has entertained the world with Lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship for longer than ABBA during the 70s and 80s! www.easytheatres.com

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‘A phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle’ The Times

special events jasper carrott mon 24 nov 7.30pm G

Jasper is back to his very best - mike in hand, regaling the audience with his ‘new’ stand up routines before introducing his musical compatriots that have been ‘rockin’ audiences all over the world.

Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper’s mate, has rock star credentials that most dream of - Trevor Burton of The Move, the first band played on Radio 1, Geoff Turton lead singer of the Rockin Berries, Joy Strachan-Brain the lead singer of one of the UK’s finest Celtic rock bands Quill.

the sensational 60s experience

wed 26 nov 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off C G The one off ultimate 60s extravaganza touring the UK on its 50th anniversary. For one night only, six legendary names take to the stage. Herman’s Hermits, I’m Into Something Good. The Swinging Blue Jeans, Hippy Hippy Shake. Dave Berry, The Crying Game. The Union Gapuk, Young Girl. The Ivy League, Tossing And Turning. Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers, I’m Telling You Now.

an evening of burlesque fri 28 nov 8pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off C G

Come and enjoy Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from London’s West End – we dare you! Unveiling a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars for 2014, join a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret extravaganza of the year. Dress up and come to the cabaret.

Over 18s only. www.easytheatres.com

Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly-acclaimed National Theatre production, embarks on its first ever nationwide tour from December 2014.

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life.

When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world…

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white christmas the musical wed 3 - sat 6 dec Wed & Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off C F

Based on the timeless film, this heart-warming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, Sisters and the perennial favourite, White Christmas. With romance in mind, successful song and dance act duo, Bob Wallace and Phil Davies follow two beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. Magic! A York premiere.

Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre.

‘A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life’

★★★★★ Evening Standard Mail on Sunday Sunday Telegraph Sunday Express Independent Daily Mail

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‘Magical and Moving’ Daily Mail

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‘the funniest show on the planet’

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Cast Includes

Shaun williamson (EastEnders & Extras)

emma barton (EastEnders)

The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors embarks on its biggest-ever tour of the UK and Ireland from May 2014. Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, this internationally acclaimed smash-hit is a glorious celebration of British comedy - a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Mon 16 - sat 21 Feb 2015 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother - who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.

Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers - but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

Atg theatre card £10 off Mon - Wed (Prem, A,B) SPAMTASTIC SPECIAL OFFER Buy 3 tickets get 4th ticket free On selected performances.

Directed by Nick Hytner and Written by Richard Bean Based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding.

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‘One Man,Two Guvnors, one massive hit’

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‘Comic perfection.

What are you waiting for?

Book now!’ daily telegraph

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the west end’s favourite comes to york! york stage musicals presents

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER Jessica Hardcastle MUSICAL DIRECTOR Adam Tomlinson MUSIC Marc Shaiman LYRICS Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman BOOK Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan

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Loveable teen-dreamer Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart who becomes the unexpected new star of local TV dance programme, The Corny Collins Show, much to the frustration of the show’s villainous producer, Velma Von Tussle.

In a tale of teenage tantrums, triumphs and trials, the backdrop for Hairspray is 1960s Baltimore, America, where black is black and white is white and ‘pleasantly plump’ girls certainly don’t dance on TV. Never shy of standing up for what she believes in, Tracy launches a riotous campaign to integrate The Corny Collins Show, making many enemies and friends along the way.

With songs such as You Can’t Stop The Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and Welcome to the Sixties; audiences are sure to be mash-potato-ing all the way home.

‘‘Electrifying!’

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Guide dogs are welcome.

Audio Described performances offered on selected shows .

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A Sennheiser Infra Red Hearing System is available for people with hearing impairments. Please collect a headset from Front of House staff.

See show pages for details.

For access bookings, please call the venue directly on 01904 678 703 or our Customer Contact Centre Access booking number 0844 871 7677.

For text phone users : 18001 + access telephone number For standard phone users: 18002 + access telephone number For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

Shows may have a credit/debit card fee applied in addition to the usual transaction and booking fees. For full terms and conditions please speak to our Box Office or visit our website.

FINDING US & PARKING The Grand Opera House York is situated in the centre of York, close to the river.

The theatre is a 10 minute walk from the train station and a few minutes from the closest car park at Clifford’s Tower (marked on map above). park and ride (Marked on map above) The Theatre is well served by York Park and Ride with all 4 lines stopping within easy walking distance. Full details available; www.york.gov.uk/parking/ride. p&R

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The information in this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. Grand Opera House York reserves the right to change or vary the advestised programme, facilities and ticket prices at any time, at its sole discretion.

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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