King’s Theatre Glasgow Spring - Summer 2012

SPRING SUMMER 2012

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ELAINE C SMITH COMING TO THE KING’S MON 1 - SAT 13 OCT

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CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

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GIRLS NIGHT Tue 10 - Sat 14 April

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9 TO 5 22 Mon 12 - Sat 17 November

DANCING QUEEN Tue 24 - Sat 28 April THE GRUFFALO Thu 10 - Sat 12 May

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PEPPA PIG’S TREASURE HUNT Wed 18 & Thu 19 July MONKEE BUSINESS Tue 17 - Sat 21 April THE STEAMIE Mon 30 April - Sat 5 May Tue 22 - Sat 26 May

SISTER ACT 20 Tue 11 - Sat 22 September

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CHICAGO 23 Mon 19 - Sat 24 November CINDERELLA Fri 30 November Sun 6 January

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THEATRE ROYAL

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CREATIVE LEARNING

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GROUP BOOKERS

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CORPORATE

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GENERAL INFORMATION 30

WONDERFUL TOWN Tue 8 - Sat 12 May

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AVENUE Q Mon 14 - Sat 19 May

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NEW FOR 2012 PUBLIC TOURS

DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND Fri 15 & Sat 16 June

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SAT 21 APRIL 10.30AM SAT 26 MAY 10.30AM

THE ORPHEUS CLUB LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Wed 20 - Sat 23 June

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BLOOD BROTHERS Mon 2 - Sat 14 July

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42ND STREET Tue 26 - Sat 30 June

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I DREAMED A DREAM Mon 1 - Sat 13 October

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See page 27 for details

The King’s programme is financially supported by Glasgow City Council.

The King’s programme is financially supported by Glasgow City Council.

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SPECIAL EVENTS TBC DAYS & MONDAYS RAINY SUB CARPENTERS THE HEADING STORY F S TICKETS £14 - £20.50* DATE22 SUN Time APRG7.30pm Join us incopy Awaiting a celebration of the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter as we tell the story of one of the biggest selling bands of the 70s.

Rainy Days & Mondays is more than two hours of Carpenters classic hits including (They Long to Be) Close to You, Superstar, Goodbye to Love, Sing, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Yesterday Once More, Solitaire, For All We Know, Only Yesterday, Please Mr Postman, Jambalaya (On The Bayou), Sweet Sweet Smile, Ticket to Ride and many more. Featuring a full live band and a fantastic video presentation, Rainy Days & Mondays promises to be an unforgettable night of some of the best music of the 70s that has become timeless.

Not to be missed!

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC GREATEST HITS WORLD TOUR 2012 SUN 20 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £22.50 It’s the ultimate tribute to one of the most truly remarkable stories in rock ‘n’ roll history.

‘AN EXTRAORDINARY, EMOTIVE PERFORMANCE’ MICK FLEETWOOD ‘THEY DO FLEETWOOD MAC BETTER THAN FLEETWOOD MAC’ MAIL ON SUNDAY Replicating Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, let timeless classics such as Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Little Lies and many more, take you on a nostalgic evening of breathtakingly outstanding musicianship.

SING-A-LONG-A ABBA WED 18 JUL 8pm TICKETS £19 The concert event ABBA fans have been waiting for.

The Swedish super-group’s greatest hits performed live with on screen lyrics so everyone can join in! Napoleon costumes, lycra, blonde wigs, platform shoes and false beards, sing-a-long to all your favourite Abba hits. So get out your blue eye shadow, put your platform boots on, warm up your vocal chords and hurry down to have the time of your life at the smash hit sensation that is Sing-a-long-a!

Book early because this show sells out!

Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

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SPECIAL EVENTS TBC GILBERT RHOD SUB MAN THE HEADING WITH THE FLAMING BATTENBERG TATTOO S DATE3Time MON SEP G 8pmF TICKETS £26 Followingcopy Awaiting several sell-out UK tours and best-selling stand-up DVDs, multi award-winning Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new live show. A regular on Live At The Apollo and with his own BBC One show Ask Rhod Gilbert, he’s one of the world’s hottest comedians. His stand-up rants on life’s minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he’s a more mellow fellow altogether.

He’s now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him. Will the new, chilled-out Rhod get his girl and live happily ever after, or will it be microwaved baked potato for one again? Could it be the Mr Angry of comedy as you’ve never seen him before?

Suitable for ages 16+. www.rhodgilbertcomedian.com

THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK CARNIVAL QUEENS TUE 4 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £23 Join the festivities as the cast take you on a parade through comedy, cabaret and carnival beats with 16 of the world’s most entrancing beauties! Perfect makeup, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography make this a fabulous party night which culminates in a breathless unique Carnival Queen in the grand finale in this brand new production.

‘THIS IS HIGH ON THE LIST OF SHOWS TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE, SO WHY NOT DO IT NOW?’ FRINGE GURU - BRIGHTON ‘IT’S AN IRRESISTIBLE, IRREPRESSIBLE EVENING THAT GUARANTEES A GREAT NIGHT OUT!’ THE BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

JASON BYRNE PEOPLE’S PUPPETEER SAT 8 SEP 8pm TICKETS £18.50 After the phenomenal success of his Cirque Du Byrne tour, Jason Byrne is bringing a brand new show back to Glasgow. People’s Puppeteer, will have new stories, new props, and of course, will feature the star of every show that Jason performs: the audience. The biggest selling comedian at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Jason Byrne’s inspired, original brand of high-energy intelligent lunacy ensures that there is no other comedian like him and his sell out shows have attracted accolades including Chortle Award for Best Headliner 2007.

You will have also seen him on Live at the Apollo, The Channel 4 Comedy Gala and Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford.

Recommended age 16+

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GILLIAN TAYLFORTH, KIM TAYLFORTH & REBECCA WHEATLEY Five life-long friends celebrate the past on a hilarious karaoke night out packed with girlie anthems including Dancing Queen, I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men and many more.

From Where the Heart Is writer, Louise Roche, this thoughtful, brilliantly funny and down-toearth musical comedy follows five girlfriends on a riotous karaoke night out. Grab your girlfriends, your sisters and your workmates and prepare to laugh like never before!

‘A NON-STOP, LAUGH OUT LOUD MUSICAL COMEDY’ DERRY JOURNAL

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ALL YOUR FAVOURITE ABBA HITS! Calling all Super Troopers and Dancing Queens!

Celebrating timeless hits from the pop phenomenon ABBA, and hot on the heels of the huge sucess of Mamma Mia, this gorgeous, glittering production is a non-stop, fun-filled party guaranteed to have everyone dancing in the aisles!

Featuring a dynamic cast of 20 singers and dancers, dazzling costumes and outrageous choreography, this high-octane, musical tribute features such legendary ABBA hits as Money, Money, Money, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Waterloo and many more. So dig out those flares, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the best 70s party in town!

TUE 10 - SAT 14 APR Tue – Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 5pm & 8pm

TUE 24 - SAT 28 APR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm

TICKETS £11 - £21 Premium seats up to £26

TICKETS £10 - £25 Premium seats up to £29.50

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ALL SINGING , ALL DANCING BIGGEST 70’S PARTY EVER!

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FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat.

Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure.

Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad Snake!

Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

TICKETS £8.50 - £11 Premium seats £15

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Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect sing-a-long songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. Full sail! Ahoy! Arrrrr!

WED 18 & THU 19 JUL Wed & Thu 10am, 1pm & 4pm TICKETS £13.50 - £15.50

FAMILY TICKET £36 Group of 4, max 2 adults

FAMILY TICKET £50 Group of 4, max 2 adults

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EXOTIC LOCATIONS, FAR OUT CARS, GROOVY SPIES AND THE MONKEES’ BIGGEST HITS!

Austin Powers meets James Bond, Monkee Business is the zany, new major musical for 2012! It’s the story of four innocent boys who fall prey to an evil record producer and are tricked into impersonating one of the biggest bands in the world. As they struggle to conceal their own personalities, a frantic world tour leads to entanglements with a harem of sexy Russian spies, an army of Tower Beefeaters and a railway carriage full of nuns. Totally far out!

The Monkees: a group that once outsold The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Featuring a huge cast and a seriously loud and LIVE rock and roll band, with brand new designs by Morgan Large (Flashdance, Never Forget, Footloose), this exciting new musical features a fantastic score, madcap mix of zany adventure, dreamy romance, and hilarious hi-jinx that will have you going bananas!

Written by Peter Benedict (Naked Flame, Fire Down Under, Deadlock), directed by David Taylor (A Chorus Line, Cats, The Prisoner of Second Avenue), choreographed by David Morgan (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and produced by the mad cap Michael Rose Ltd in conjunction with the seriously-off-the-wall Ambassador Theatre Group.

TUE 17 - SAT 21 APR Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50 Premium seats £45 ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 17 Apr G

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25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA PERFORMANCE TUE 1 MAY

MARK COX KAY GALLIE JANE MCCARRY ANITA VETTESSE FIONA WOOD

Y DED 22 - 26 MA D A K E E W A R T EX WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY Tony Roper SONGS BY David

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It’s Hogmanay in a Glasgow wash house, and the girls need to get their washing done before the bells. Join Dolly, Magrit, Doreen and Mrs Culfeathers as they laugh and cry their way through the last day of the year – with a little help from the not so handy Andy.

First performed in May 1987, The Steamie has delighted and entertained audiences all over the world. Writer Tony Roper directs this new anniversary touring production – get your tickets now before it sells out!

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MON 30 APR - SAT 5 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TUE 22 - SAT 26 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £11 - £27 Premium seats up to £32 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF AND TOUCH TOUR Thu 3 May 7.30pm Touch Tour 6.15pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 OFF Mon 30 Apr & Tue 22 May

‘THE STEAMIE GIVES AN UNASHAMEDLY NOSTALGIC VIEW OF GLASGOW’S PAST, YET ITS STRENGTH IS THAT IT BRINGS THE WASH HOUSE WOMEN TO LIFE WITHOUT GETTING DEWY-EYED’

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THE TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S BIG BRIGHT BROADWAY HIT

Connie Fisher (The Sound of Music, winner of the BBC’s How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria), double Olivier Award-nominee Michael Xavier (Love Story, The Phantom of the Opera) and Lucy Van Gasse (Love Never Dies) star in the multi award-winning musical comedy, Wonderful Town.

Featuring a superb score by legendary American composer LEONARD BERNSTEIN (West Side Story), the show has received countless awards since its premiere in 1953 including the prestigious TONY AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL.

TUE 8 - SAT 12 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm, Sat mat 3pm

Connie plays aspiring writer Ruth Sherwood who arrives in New York City fresh from Ohio with her beautiful younger sister Eileen. Bursting with dreams of romance, riches and perhaps a free lunch at Walgreen’s deli, the indomitable pair meet an array of colourful characters in their search for success, causing chaos and delight at every turn.

TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50 Premium seats £49.50

Wonderful Town recreates the bright lights of 1930s New York City with spectacular sets, dazzling choreography, the rich sound of Bernstein’s magnificent music and a company of over 40 actors, dancers and musicians. Book now for the musical comedy of the year hailed by the critics as THE MUST-SEE SHOW FOR 2012!

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‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ BANNER CHRISTOPHER HART, SUNDAY TIMES

‘Q STANDS FOR QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN. GO NOW AND GO AGAIN AND AGAIN’ SKY NEWS

‘THE FUNNIEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN’ KISS FM

After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road. The Tony Award-winning Avenue Q is the irresistibly charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English?

Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other. So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today!

★★★★★ SUNDAY TIMES, NEWS OF THE WORLD, SUNDAY EXPRESS, ABSOLUTE RADIO, SMOOTH FM, MAGIC FM

‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. WE NEARLY DIED LAUGHING’ ABSOLUTE RADIO

‘CROSS SESAME STREET WITH THE MUPPET SHOW, GIVE IT AN X RATING AND CLAP ON A GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING THAT TOO MUCH LAUGHTER CAN MAKE YOUR SIDES ACHE AND YOU'VE GOT AVENUE Q’ RADIO 2 Not suitable for children under 12

FAMILY TICKET Up to 2 children go half price with each paying adult (ages 12+)

MON 14 - SAT 19 MAY Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £14.50 - £29.50 Premium seats £32.50 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF AND TOUCH TOUR Sat 19 May 7.30pm Touch Tour 6.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 OFF Mon 14 May G

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YOUNG SCOTTISH TALENT AT ITS BEST ‘THE DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND GAVE ME SUCH A GREAT FOUNDATION TO HELP ME TACKLE EVERYTHING THAT I’VE HAD TO DEAL WITH IN MY PROFESSIONAL CAREER’ IAIN MACKAY, PRINCIPAL DANCER BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET

‘IT’S EXCITING TO SEE SUCH A WEALTH OF YOUNG SCOTTISH TALENT IN THE FIELD OF THEATRE AND DANCE PROGRESSING FROM THE SCHOOL AND MAKING THEIR MARK ON THE WORLDWIDE STAGE’ SIR CAMERON MACKINTOSH

DANCE SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND The Dance School of Scotland returns to the King’s Theatre for its annual showcase, a wonderful opportunity to witness the extraordinary talents of the pupils of Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Dance.

The National Dance School has grown in stature over the last 29 years with a national and international reputation for producing young dancers with passion and drive, as well as excellent technique and artistry.

Celebrate the skill and dedication of these exceptional young dancers and witness the impact of the excellent training provided in the ‘SHINING JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF SCOTTISH EDUCATION’ (The late Donald Dewar).

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FRI 15 & SAT 16 JUN Fri & Sat 1.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £8 - £18

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THE ORPHEUS CLUB AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH SAMUEL FRENCH LTD

DIRECTOR WALTER PAUL MUSICAL DIRECTOR NEIL THOMPSON CHOREOGRAPHER PRESTON CLARE LIGHTING DESIGNER IAN IRVING

Glasgow’s oldest amateur musical society, The Orpheus Club, is delighted to be returning to the King’s Theatre this summer with a sparkling new production of the legendary Broadway Tony Award-winning show, La Cage Aux Folles.

The glitzy story focuses on the gay couple, Georges and Albin, (the latter being the drag queen star attraction at a Saint-Tropez nightclub managed by Georges), and the farcical adventures which follow when Georges’ son, Jean-Michel, brings home his fiancée and her ultra-conservative parents to meet them.

Containing such show-stopping numbers as I Am What I Am, Song on the Sand, and The Best of Times, La Cage Aux Folles is an exhilarating and stunning evening of song, dance, and comedy and introduces the fabulous Cagelles to the Glasgow public. This is the first time the show has been performed in the city for over 10 years and is a must-see for the summer of 2012!

WED 20 - SAT 23 JUN Wed, Thu & Sat eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £14 - £21 G

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DIRECT FROM HIS WEST END SEASON FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY IN GLASGOW!

MARTI PELLOW STARS AS THE NARRATOR BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL 16

A GREAT MUSIC ICON IN AN ICONIC MUSICAL

‘EXHILARATING. ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES

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‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR

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‘DAZZLING’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow joins the cast of Blood Brothers for two spectacular weeks only. The Wet Wet Wet front-man and music legend will take on the role of Narrator alongside Maureen Nolan as Mrs Johnston in the critically acclaimed smash hit musical.

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi awardwinning Blood Brothers, and Bill Kenwright’s production, having recently celebrated its 23rd phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance.

No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME’.

MON 2 - SAT 14 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £29.50 Premium seats £35 CAPTIONED PERF Thu 12 Jul 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon 2 & Mon 9 Jul G

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‘A TOP NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT’ THE SCOTSMAN

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DAVE WILLETTS AND MARTI WEBB COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET Winner of the 1980 Tony Award for Best New Musical and the 2001 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical: 42nd Street - the timeless, inspiring tale of small town Peggy Sawyer’s rise from chorus line to Broadway star.

And those songs! Lullaby of Broadway, We’re in the Money, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, Keep Young and Beautiful, I Only Have Eyes For You and the spectacular title number, danced down a flight of steps that lights up as brightly as the faces of the cast. Audiences will find out what it’s like to float up to musical comedy heaven.

Directed by the show’s author and Broadway director Mark Bramble, 42nd Street features the stunning sets and costumes from the US production.

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‘FULL OF BROADWAY RAZZAMATAZ. PURE ESCAPIST ENTERTAINMENT’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS TUE 26 – SAT 30 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £35 Premium seats £45 ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue 26 Jun 7.30pm & Wed 27 Jun 2.30pm G

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IT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH, CRY AND DARE TO DREAM!

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ELAINE C SMITH The extraordinary story of Susan Boyle is brought to life in this thrilling new musical which boasts Susan’s unique personal endorsement.

Charting Susan’s climb from humble beginnings in a working town in the north of Scotland, to a standing ovation at her audition for Britain’s Got Talent, through to her global super stardom, I Dreamed A Dream© features many of the hit songs from Susan’s multi-platinum selling albums.

Leading an outstanding cast and orchestra and taking on the lead role of Susan Boyle is Elaine C Smith.

It will make you laugh, cry and dare to dream but most of all prove that dreams really do come true.

‘I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS MUSICAL TO HIT THE STAGE’ SUSAN BOYLE

MON 1 - SAT 13 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £34 Premium seats up to £39 ATG THEATRE CARD £10 OFF Mon 1 & Mon 8 Oct 7.30pm £5 OFF Tue 2 Oct 7.30pm, Wed 3 Oct 2.30pm & 7.30pm G

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‘A DIVINE DAZZLING TRIUMPH!’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

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DENISE BLACK & MICHAEL STARKE From producers Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment (Hairspray, High School Musical), the smash hit musical Sister Act is coming to Glasgow!

The show, which played to over a million people in the West End stars Coronation Street’s Denise Black as Mother Superior, Brookside and The Royal favourite Michael Starke as Monsignor O’Hara and introduces Cynthia Erivo as Deloris Van Cartier.

When disco diva Deloris witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun she quickly makes the wrong impression on the strict Mother Superior. But when she transforms the choir into the most glorious musical act in town, Deloris forms a lasting bond with her newfound friends - and the gang that’s chasing her finds itself up against an unstoppable team of soulful sisters!

Based on the movie of the same name, this fabulous, family-friendly, feel-good show is packed with songs inspired by Motown, funk, soul and disco. Now, as the habit hits the road, you too can see why audiences fell in love with the funniest and funkiest nun on the run, and her heavenly sequinned sisters!

★★★★★ ★★★★★ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

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Photographs of the UK touring production by Tristram Kenton and Hugo Glendinning.

TUE 11 - SAT 22 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £18.50 - £43.50 Premium seats up to £48.50 AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Tue 18 Sep 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Wed 19 Sep 7.30pm SIGNED PERF Thu 20 Sep 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £10 OFF Tue 11 & Mon 17 Sep G

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DOLLY PARTON FRIENDSHIP, GOSSIP, POISON, MURDER? THESE GIRLS HAVE ALL OF THE FUN! 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, thoughtprovoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business.

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.

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MON 12 - SAT 17 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £35 Premium seats £42 ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon 12 & Tue 13 Nov £5 OFF Wed 14 Nov 2.30pm & 7.30pm & Thu 15 Nov 7.30pm G

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THE SEXY, SASSY WEST END SMASH HIT RETURNS

‘STILL THE SEXIEST, MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘MURDER, GREED, CORRUPTION, EXPLOITATION, ADULTERY AND TREACHERY - ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS.’ So begins the international award-winning musical, Chicago.

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

MON 19 - SAT 24 NOV Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm TICKETS £12 - £35 Premium seats up to £40 ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon 19 Nov 7.30pm £5 OFF Tue 20 –Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm & Fri 23 Nov 5pm G

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‘THE KING’S PANTOMIME REMAINS THE BENCHMARK FOR GLASGOW’S SEASONAL SHOWS’ THE STAGE

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BOOK NOW FOR FAMILY FRIENDLY PANTO FUN AT THE KING’S Book today for this year’s magical family friendly King’s Theatre panto Cinderella.

November

Poor Cinderella has been forced to become a servant for her Ugly Sisters. With the help of her loyal best friend Buttons and her magical Fairy Godmother can Cinderella get to the ball and meet the handsome Prince? Accept your invitation to find out!

December

Featuring all the traditional panto fun, oh yes it will, and a carriage load of laughs and magic for all ages, book now before you turn into a pumpkin!

Press on Sleeping Beauty 11/12

‘THE REIGNING MONARCH OF FESTIVE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ WHATSONSTAGE Audience on Sleeping Beauty 11/12

‘LOVED THE SHOW. WORTH EVERY PENNY!’ RAY WALKER AND FAMILY

‘WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE PANTOMIME IT WAS SUCH A FUN, HAPPY, FEEL GOOD SHOW. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK NEXT YEAR’ MAUREEN TODD AND FAMILY DISCOUNTS INDIVIDUALS OAPs/Registered Unemployed/ Students/Under 16s £3 off all performances (excluding 22nd - 24th Dec, Great Value performances)

F FAMILY TICKETS £5 off per ticket, family 3+ price bands A - D (must include at least one child)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Fri 30 Nov 7pm, Sun 30 Dec 1pm & 5pm and Wed 2 Jan 2pm & 7pm EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT £1 off each ticket. Applies to group bookings if paid in full by 13 Sep. (G and S perfs only).

S SCHOOL & YOUTH GROUPS

SECURE YOUR BOOKING For only £1 per ticket secure your booking against unforeseen circumstances, including adverse weather conditions. For more information speak to the sales team or visit www. securemybooking.com

£12 per ticket price bands A - D. £6 per ticket price band E. One free ticket with every 10 sold

SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 13 Dec 1pm & Wed 19 Dec 7pm

GV GREAT VALUE

CAPTIONED PERFS Mon 17 Dec 1pm & Thu 27 Dec 7pm

G GROUPS 10+ £15 per ticket price bands A - D. £6 per ticket price band E. One free ticket with every 20 sold.

PERFORMANCES Thu 3 & Fri 4 Jan 2pm Tickets £9 - £12.50

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFS Wed 19 Dec 1pm & Fri 28 Dec 7pm

Fri 30

7pm F G S

Sun 2

2pm F OUT DG 1pm S SOLF

Mon 3

10.30am F G S 7pm F G S

Tue 4

No performances

Wed 5

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Thu 6

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Fri 7

10.30am F G S 7pm F G S

Sat 8

10.30am F G 2pm F

7pm F

Sun 9

1pm F G S

5pm F G S

Mon 10

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Tue 11

No performances

Wed 12

10.30am F G S 7pm F G S

Thu 13

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Fri 14

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Sat 15

10.30am F G 2pm F

7pm F

Sun 16

1pm F

5pm F

Mon 17

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Tue 18

No performances

Wed 19

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Thu 20

1pm F G S

7pm F G S

Fri 21

1pm F G S

7pm F

Sat 22

1pm

7pm

Sun 23

1pm

5pm

Mon 24

1pm

5pm

Tue 25

No performances

Wed 26

1pm F

5pm F

Thu 27

2pm F G

7pm F G

Fri 28

2pm F G

7pm F G

Sat 29

2pm F

7pm F

Sun 30

1pm F

5pm F

Mon 31

1pm F G

5pm F G

Sat 1

7pm F G 5pm F G S

January Tue 1

No performances

Wed 2

2pm F G S

7pm F G S

Thu 3

2pm GV

7pm F G S

Fri 4

2pm GV

7pm F G S

Sat 5

2pm F G

7pm F G

Sun 6

1pm F G

5pm F G

F Family Ticket discount applies G Groups 10+ discount applies S School/Youth group discount applies GV Great Value performance TICKETS £9 - £25

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THIS SEASON AT THE THEATRE ROYAL

Tosca Fri 4 - Sat 12 May

Mon 14 - Wed 16 May

Fri 18 & Sat 19 May

UNIVERSAL PREMIERE

MATTHEW KELLY & CLAIRE SWEENEY STAR IN

EDUCATING RITA

Mon 21 - Sat 26 May

Fri 8 & Sat 9 Jun

Mon 28 May - Sat 2 Jun PATRICIA HODGE & NICHOLAS LE PREVOST STAR IN

Tue 19 - Sat 23 Jun

Mon 25 - Sat 30 Jun

Tue 7 - Sat 11 Aug

ABERDEEN PERFORMING ARTS presents

★★★★★ DAILY TELEGRAPH DAILY MAIL GUARDIAN

Man, One Two

Guvnors

Mon 17 - Sat 22 Sep 26

Tue 25 - Sat 29 Sep

Tue 13 - Sat 17 Nov

CREATIVE LEARNING GLASGOW PRESENTS

SUPER

SUMMER PANTO

STARRING THE KIDS FROM

SUMMER SCHOOL

MON 23 - FRI 27 JULY 10am - 4pm daily - Places available £200 Book now 0844 871 7648

ON STAGE Aged 8 – 16? Book for Summer School if you want to sing, dance, act or perform on the legendary King’s Theatre stage.

BACKSTAGE Aged 14 – 20? Book for Summer School if you want to learn the ropes, make props, do techie stuff, work in sound and just get your hands dirty behind the scenes.

AUDIENCE Come and watch the King’s first ever Super Summer Panto, made by and starring the kids of summer school. Take a trip down Glasgow’s local landmarks with all your favourite panto characters as they go on an exciting adventure.

FRI 27 JUL 3.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £8 UNDER 16s £5

Discover new creative skills and learn about our productions, theatres and people behind the scenes with the Creative Learning department.

We can do loads of stuff, just ask and we’ll make it happen at your venue, school, place of work or even at our theatres. Call 0141 240 1310.

MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS (available all year round) From Grease to Fame, Blood Brothers to Sister Act our Musical Theatre Masterclasses cover a whole host of productions. Featuring vocal skills, choreography and script work these high-energy workshops will give participants an insight into the rehearsal process behind a large scale musical theatre production.

SUITABLE FOR AGES 10+ and adults (Max group size 30) Can be tailored to suit the experience of your group for nursery, school, college or community group.

COST 1 1/2 hour workshop from £150 + VAT (plus practitioners travel expenses if we visit you outside the Glasgow area) BOOK NOW call Sha Nazir, Creative Learning Manager on 0141 240 1310 PUBLIC TOURS - GHOSTS & GREASEPAINT Sat 21 Apr & Sat 26 May 10.30am – 11.45am ‘THE SMELL OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE ROAR OF THE CROWD!’ Join us at the King’s for a snoop around backstage! Hear about the famous names that have performed on our stage, see some of our stunning costumes and visit the traps below stage and see how they work.

PLEASE NOTE Participants must be able to climb stairs.

Accessible Tour is available - please mention this when booking.

COST £10 per adult, £5 children (8-16yrs) BOOK NOW call 0844 871 7648

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WANT TO HAVE A FUN NIGHT OUT AND SAVE MONEY? OUR GROUP SALES TEAM ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU

GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0844 871 7602 10am - 6pm Mon - Fri (Closed on Bank Holidays) Did you realise that if you get a group of people together you can save money on a trip to the theatre?

All groups are welcome - youth clubs, senior groups, friends and family, schools and nurseries, corporate events or work nights out.

You can benefit from the expertise offered by our team of eight Group Advisers who work in your area. They can handle your request for groups of 10+ and offer the following services:

★ Organise bookings on

your behalf

★ Offer substantial savings on

theatre tickets

★ Backstage tours and

illustrated talks featuring the King’s & Theatre Royal

★ Book now - pay later. Phone

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the groups team for details.

★ Special discounts for first

time groups

★ Background information

on all products

★ Special offers and

exclusive invitations

For events marked G the following rates apply (price bands A - D Mon-Thu eves and Sat mats), groups of 10+ SAVE £3 off each ticket. One free ticket with every 20 tickets sold. Separate group discounts apply to some shows. Special schools rates are also available to groups of 10+ pupils/ full-time students.

Call your local Group Adviser on the following numbers: ANGELA JOHNSTON Glasgow East & West 0141 573 3308 ANN HARVEY Dunbartonshire 0141 955 0270 GRACE QUIGLEY North Lanarkshire 01698 260 200 HELENA BURGOYNE Ayrshire 01292 441209

JANETTE MCCARTNEY Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire & Inverclyde 01389 877333 JUDY SHAW STEWART Stirlingshire 01786 850261 RHONA WALTERS South Lanarkshire and Dumfries & Galloway 01357 521626 RONNIE DUKES Glasgow City Centre & Southside 01505 862217 Alternatively email glasgowgroups@ theambassadors.com FEATURED GROUP OFFER I DREAMED A DREAM Mon 1 – Sat 13 Oct Groups 10+ £15 per ticket Wed 2.30pm 1 free ticket with every 20 School & Youth Groups 10+ £15 per ticket Mon - Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm £13 per ticket Wed 2.30pm 1 free ticket with every 10

CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES AND SEAT DEDICATION

WHERE BUSINESS MEETS PLEASURE...

SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Entertainment is our business, so let us turn your business event into a unique theatre experience - your clients will be talking about it for months to come.

If you run a small business and wish to raise your profile, we can help you to reach potential customers and score over 500,000 publicity hits in your year of membership. Starting from £600, this is a business opportunity not to be missed.

SPONSORS

DISCOUNT DINING FOR THEATRE CARD MEMBERS AT OUR PARTNER RESTAURANTS

SEAT DEDICATION Why not play your part and join us for every performance by sponsoring a seat? We are inviting you to support our fundraising by sponsoring a new King’s seat. Not only will you have a unique dedication to the person of your choice, your donation will help to restore one of Scotland’s most historic and significant theatres. Pick the seat of your choice and make your personal dedication for any number of reasons:

★ To celebrate a birthday, CORPORATE MEMBERS

0141 354 7705

★ A fantastic Christmas

0141 572 1000

0141 332 5300

anniversary or achievement

0141 332 2010

present with a difference

★ In memory of a loved one ★ To thank someone ★ To show your business’ support

or community involvement

★ A personal commitment to the

0141 221 7711

0141 332 3247

heritage and culture of Glasgow

Packages from £150.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GIFT VOUCHERS Why not treat your loved ones to the gift of theatre?

Ambassador Theatre Group Gift Vouchers make the perfect gift and can be exchanged at any ATG venue.

Book online or call the Box Office for more information.

SOCIAL NETWORKING

VIP PACKAGES & ROOM HIRE

Join us on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to find out the latest news, reviews and backstage insights.

Feel like Royalty for the night with one of our VIP packages for as little as £10 + VAT per guest.

King’s and Theatre Royal Glasgow

@Glasgowkings

All packages include:

H Your own dedicated host H Drinks on arrival H Programme between two* H Use of your own private room

SEATING PLAN

with bar pre-show and during the interval

Additional options include; Champagne reception, canapés, hot and cold buffet and full wine list.

Glasgow Theatres also have a range of areas available for hire for a variety of events such as children’s parties, meetings, conferences and exhibitions.

WHEELCHAIRS

REAR STALLS

For more information or to book a package please contact Jean Holmes on 0141 352 8202 or email jeanholmes@ theambassadors.com All packages are subject to availability and a deposit is required to secure the booking. *Programmes provided where available or replaced with confectionary.

Minimum number may apply.

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BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS!

PHONE SALES 0844 871 7648 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm Sun 10am - 8pm (Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays) GROUPS & SCHOOLS 0844 871 7602 Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm Closed on Bank Holidays www.atgtickets.com/glasgow (bkg fee) BOOKING IN PERSON King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN. 10am - 6pm Mon Sat (8pm on perf nights). Counter Sales for the evening’s performance only after 6pm.

BOOKING FEES Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows Ambassador Friends, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free.

Please check with the Box Office when booking your tickets. Use Mastercard, Maestro and Visa on bookings of £5 or more; bookings are instantly confirmed. Calls to the Customer Contact Centre are charged at national rate (charges may vary according to service provider). We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online.

BOOKING BY POST Cheques payable to Glasgow Theatres Ltd. Post to Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street Glasgow G2 3QA. Cheques must be received no less than 3 weeks before the performance.

Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee and 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. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

ATG THEATRE CARD 0844 871 7633 (no booking or postage fees on most shows for ATG Theatre Card holders).

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.

RESTORATION £1 of the ticket price paid on some shows goes to the restoration of the King’s Theatre.

HOW TO FIND US

CONCESSIONS Bands A - C for Mon - Thu eves, some mats and some one night events. Full time students, unwaged and over 60s: £3 OFF, under 16s: £5 OFF. CONCESSIONS MAY VARY call Box Office for full details.

ACCESS BOOKINGS 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) Text phone users: 18001 + access telephone number, standard phone users: 18002 + access telephone number. For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org.

The King’s welcomes and provides facilities for elderly and disabled people of all ages. Wheelchair positions are in the Rear Stalls with level access from Elmbank Street.

Wheelchair transfer seats also available. There is an infra-red system to aid people with hearing difficulties; headsets are available in the main foyer. Guide dogs welcome. For full details of all facilities and a CD version of our brochure please call Tie Macbeth on 0141 240 1309. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre, or who need to sit in particular seats, should make this known at the time of booking.

BABES IN ARMS POLICY The King’s Theatre is a child and family friendly venue. However our theatre licence requires us to allocate a seat to every person admitted to the auditorium, irrespective of their age.

Children under two will be allocated the cheapest seat in the theatre which will allow them into the area selected by their companions. As children aged two and over are deemed old enough to occupy their own seat they will be charged the appropriate price, including any applicable discounts.

UNDER 16S Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Prices, information and programme are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability.

Data Protection We would like to add or retain your details on our lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. We also look to secure information and special offers for customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and/or third parties or have any queries contact the Box Office.

Design www.swd.uk.com Print John Good

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets.

ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes historic buildings such as the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning 6 screen cinema complex, Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally.

Current and recent ATG co-productions include Ghost The Musical, South Pacific, All New People, Monkee Business, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.

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“reminds you why a night out at the theatre is truly special”

THEATRE’S LONGEST-RUNNING SUPPORT ACT “the two leads fizz with delicious chemistry”

“all the makings of a classic”

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