Manchester autumn brochure 2015

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MCB - THE NUTCRACKER THU 14 - SAT 16 JAN 2016

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ROCKY HORROR SHOW TUE 5 - SAT 16 JAN 2016

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BRITAIN’S GOT BHANGRA PT THU 3 - SAT 12 SEP

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THU 20 - SAT 29 AUG

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Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, returns to Manchester starring Duncan James!

THU 20 - SAT 29 AUG Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu 27 Aug & Sat mats 2.30pm

Based on the movie, the feel-good West End and Broadway smash-hit Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of.

GROUPS 6+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) GROUPS 20+ £6 off plus 1 free Mon – Thu (Band A - C) STUDENT RATE £21 on the day, Mon - Thu (Band A - C)*

With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous!

Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING. INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★ ‘INGENIOUS. SPECTACULAR. A BIG HIT MUSICAL’ EVENING STANDARD

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*Duncan James will not perform on Sat 29 Aug. Please visit website for schedule.

Photographs of UK tour by Paul Coltas

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Winner of the People’s Favourite Musical at the Offies 2010 and nominated for Best Musical Production at the TMA awards, the five-star hit Britain’s Got Bhangra is back; remixed, remastered and better than ever.

Set in Southall, the story follows Twinkle, a farmer’s son from Punjab, India who comes to England to make a better living for himself and his wife. A gifted singer, he goes from being a van driver to a star in the growing Bhangra music scene of the 80s.

This imaginative musical takes us through his personal journey of highs and lows amidst multicultural Britain and across the evolution of the music scene.

Shake your shoulders, twist that light bulb; this is the story of how Britain’s Got Bhangra!

TO BOOK Call 0844 871 3038 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) or email manchestergroups@theambassadors.com

‘A COMPANY THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH’ MARK SHENTON (THE STAGE)

THU 3 - SAT 12 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off (Band A - C) Tue - Wed and 1 in 20 go free TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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atgtickets.com/theatrecard www.selladoor.com 2014 Production. Photos David Fisher www.fisherstudios.co.uk

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CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Manchester for 2 weeks only, starring Craig Revel Horwood the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing judge, as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph will be playing Miss Hannigan on Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search…

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow.

Don’t miss Annie - you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

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TUE 15 - SAT 26 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed 16, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A- C) Other Group and School rates available

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THE DAZZLING MUSICAL COMEDY

A MAJOR NEW PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC BROADWAY MUSICAL

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STARRING DOUBLE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING

MICHAEL BALL

Direct from its premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre, the dazzling Broadway musical comedy Mack & Mabel stars double Olivier award-winning Michael Ball (Hairspray, Sweeney Todd) as Mack Sennett and introduces Rebecca LaChance (Broadway’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Mabel Normand.

Based on the real-life romance between legendary filmmaker Mack Sennett and his rising star Mabel Normand, it tells the story of Hollywood’s golden age, where the fun of the silent screen was dominated by the hysterical chaos of the Keystone Kops and the glamour of the bathing beauties. A world where heroes wore capes, girls were tied to the railway tracks and it all ended with a pie in the face.

Mack & Mabel features an outstanding score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles) and is widely admired for its classic Broadway hits including I Won’t Send Roses, Time Heals Everything and Tap Your Troubles Away.

In a production by a multi award-winning team, with direction by Jonathan Church (Singin’ in the Rain) design by Robert Jones (The Wizard of Oz) and choreography by Stephen Mear (Mary Poppins), this Evening Standard award winning musical comedy is both a poignant love story and a joyous celebration of the excitement, glamour and sparkling humour of the era of silent movies.

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY

JERRY HERMAN

BOOK BY

MICHAEL STEWART

BOOK REVISED BY

FRANCINE PASCAL

FEATURING JERRY HERMAN’S OUTSTANDING SCORE INCLUDING:

I WON’T SEND ROSES

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TIME HEALS EVERYTHING MON 12 - SAT 24 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) GROUPS 20+ £6 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) GROUPS 50+ £8 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) SENIOR RATE £30 Thu mat (Band A & B) Limited availability TICKETS FROM £20 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

SAVE WITH YOUR AND INTRODUCING

REBECCA LaCHANCE AS MABEL NORMAND

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A CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE PRODUCTION

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EUROPE’S BEST DANCE COMPANY WINNER OF BEST COMPANY AT THE TAGLIONI EUROPEAN BALLET AWARDS

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‘IN A TIME OF UNIVERSAL DECEIT-TELLING THE TRUTH IS A REVOLUTIONARY ACT’ GEORGE ORWELL

Northern Ballet brings the famous Brothers Grimm story to life in an enchanting production, as seen on CBeebies. These child friendly performances will last approximately 40 minutes and are the perfect way to introduce your little ones to live ballet, music and theatre.

Perfect for ages 3+

★★★★

‘SHORT, SWEET AND ENCHANTING’

Winston Smith lives in a world of absolute conformity, his every action is scrutinized by Big Brother. However, when Winston meets Julia he dares to rebel by falling in love.

Based on George Orwell’s masterpiece and created

by Guest Choreographer and former Royal Ballet dancer Jonathan Watkins, 1984 will change the way you think about ballet.

With a brand new score from Tony nominated Composer Alex Baranowski played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, see this iconic classic reimagined for a modern audience.

A ballet by Jonathan Watkins

THE STAGE

1984 WED 14 - SAT 17 OCT Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER FRI 16 OCT 12pm & 2pm G F S Details page 43 1984 TICKETS FROM £12.50 £14.40 online/phone ELVES TICKETS £8 Children £6 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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Tobias Batley as Winston Smith and Martha Leebolt as Julia in 1984. Photos Guy Farrow Kiara Flavin and Filippo Di Vilio as Tap and Stich in Elves & the Shoemaker. Photo Justin Slee

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MON 26 - SAT 31 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK and Ireland with a brand new production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (BBC1 Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad, and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane.

Don’t miss this all-star cast in an irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now!

BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL AND THOMAS MEEHAN

GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) GROUPS 20+ £6 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) GROUPS 40+ £7 off Mon - Thu (Band A - C) SCHOOLS £15 Mon-Wed eves and Wed mat, plus 1 free teacher with every 10 purchased (Band B & C) TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN AND MARC SHAIMAN

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Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

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The Broadway and West End phenomenon Jersey Boys is touring the UK and Ireland! This smash hit musical has won 57 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 100 million records worldwide.

Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (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’ (SUNDAY EXPRESS) you simply will never forget.

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Please be aware Jersey Boys contains genuine New Jersey language which may not be suitable for younger audiences - parental guidance advised

TUE 27 OCT - SAT 7 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUP RATES AVAILABLE TICKETS FROM £20 £23.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMER It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash?

Was he shot down?

Will the mystery ever be solved?

Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader.

‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’

PALACE THEATRE

PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS

IN THE MOOD MOONLIGHT SERENADE TUXEDO JUNCTION CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO LITTLE BROWN JUG PENNSYLVANIA 6-5000 AND MANY, MANY MORE

DAILY EXPRESS

DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT FEATURING A SPECTACULAR

16 PIECE ORCHESTRA

PLUS SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY

CHOREOGRAPHED BY BILL DEAMER DESIGNED BY MARK BAILEY MUSIC PRODUCED BY KEITH STRACHAN MON 2 - SAT 7 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £27.50 Tue - Fri & Sat mat (Band A & B) GROUPS 25+ £22.50 Tue - Fri & Sat mat (Band A & B) SCHOOLS £13.75 Mon - Thu

Music legend Tommy Steele, Britain’s first rock n’ roll icon who became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage as only a very great star can in this extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader, featuring a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus a full supporting company of sensational performers and dazzling choreography.

Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movie hits and award-winning stage musical hits such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium, where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most successful ever star.

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Chichester Festival Theatre Production. Photography by Johan Persson

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Prior to a London season, this highly-acclaimed and ‘EXHILARATING’ (THE GUARDIAN) production hailed as ‘THE GREATEST GOLDEN-AGE MUSICAL OF THEM ALL’ (TIMES) heads to Manchester this November - starring Olivier award-winning actress Sophie Thompson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Gosford Park, EastEnders).

The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘WALKING ON AIR’ (DAILY TELEGRAPH) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. With dazzling choreography by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright (Singin’ in the Rain and Barnum), and direction from New York’s Gordon Greenberg, this ‘PRODUCTION LEAVES THE WHOLE AUDIENCE PURRING WITH PLEASURE’ (TIMES).

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Don’t leave it to lady luck! Guys and Dolls plays at the Palace Theatre from 10 November for 2 weeks only.

So don’t lose out. Book now!

TUE 10 - SAT 21 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS RATES AVAILABLE TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E £10 off Premium & Band A & B (Tue 10 & Wed 11), thereafter £5 off Band A & B (Mon - Thu)

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THE NATION’S FAVOURITE STRICTLY COME DANCING STARS IN THEIR ULTIMATE FAREWELL SHOW

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S ‘MASTERPIECE OF SUSPENSE’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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‘IT WILL HAVE YOU GRIPPED IN YOUR SEATS AND CURLING YOUR TOES IN FEAR’

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BBC

BILL KENWRIGHT

BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

★★★★★ ★★★★

THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

COLIN BUCHANAN DEBORAH GRANT MARK WYNTER MARK CURRY BEN NEALON KEZIA BURROWS ERIC CARTE

SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’

‘EXCELLENT’

THE INDEPENDENT

BOTH REVIEWS FROM MIDNIGHT TANGO

THE OBSERVER

TUE 10 - SAT 14 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour.

Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders, create and star in their own West End productions - but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience - it’s time for The Last Tango.

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Photos by Hugo Glendinning

GROUPS 10+ £5 off plus 1 in 20 free, Tue - Thu & Sat mat (Band A - C) SENIOR RATE £17.50 midweek mats TICKETS FROM £19.50 £23.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, And Then There Were None returns to the stage to follow in the footsteps of the company’s hugely successful Witness for the Prosecution and Black Coffee.

Starring Colin Buchanan, from Dalziel and Pascoe, Deborah Grant, who starred in Not Going Out, Peak Practice and Bergerac, ‘60s pop idol Mark Wynter, TV favourite Mark Curry, Ben Nealon from ITV’s award winning Soldier Soldier, Kezia Burrows, best known as Cath Llewellyn in BBC drama series Crash, and Eric Carte from Bouquet of Barbed Wire.

A group of 10 strangers are lured to a remote island off the coast of Devon. Upon arrival it is discovered that their host, an eccentric millionaire, is missing. Stranded on the island by a torrential storm and haunted by an ancient nursery rhyme, one by one the guests begin to die. With only the fallen believed to be innocent who amongst them is the killer?

And Then There Were None © 1944 Agatha Christie Limited. All Rights Reserved The Agatha Christie word mark and signature are registered trademarks of Agatha Christie Limited. All Rights Reserved.

MON 16 - SAT 21 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off bands A & B (Mon - Thu & Sat Mat) TICKETS FROM £10.25 £12.15 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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TWO UNFORGETTABLE DANCE PRODUCTIONS

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A MAGICAL PRODUCTION FOR ALL THE FAMILY

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SPECTACULAR BALLET WITH FULL ORCHESTRA

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★★★★★ ‘AMAZING’

SUNDAY EXPRESS (ON LEST WE FORGET)

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‘THE MOST DEEPLY ROMANTIC OF ALL VERSIONS AND THE MOST TRAGIC’

MOSCOW CITY BALLET

DAILY EXPRESS (ON ROMEO & JULIET)

LEST WE FORGET After moving audiences and astounding critics at its premiere in London in 2014, this groundbreaking dance event comes to Manchester. A poignant reflection on World War I, Lest We Forget features three works expressing the experiences of those who fought the war, and those who stayed behind. Drawing on superb design and evocative scores, Liam Scarlett, Russell Maliphant and Akram Khan, three of the most sought-after choreographers working today, have created dance works full of unforgettable and haunting images.

ROMEO & JULIET English National Ballet brings the world’s greatest love story to the stage with Rudolf Nureyev’s inventive and passionate choreography and Prokofiev’s exhilarating score performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.

Sumptuous costumes and sets transport you to Renaissance Verona, its piazza bustling with market traders, street entertainers and the restless factions of the Capulet and Montague families.

Amidst the grandeur of the Capulet’s ball, our star-crossed lovers meet, unleashing a fateful sequence of events, from the romantic balcony scene to their tragic final embrace.

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Dancers: Alina Cojocaru & James Forbat Phototography: Jason Bell

LEST WE FORGET TUE 24 NOV 7.30pm ROMEO & JULIET THU 26 - SAT 28 NOV Thu - Sat 7.30pm Fri & Sat Mat 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off Tue - Fri eves & Sat mat (Band A - C) GROUPS 20+ £6 off Tue - Fri eves & Sat mat (Band A - C) SCHOOLS £9 Tue - Fri & Sat mat, plus 1 free with every 10 purchased (Band A - C) TICKETS FROM £10 £11.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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One of the most popular films of all time comes to the stage in this dazzling new production of Miracle on 34th Street The Musical.

Kris Kringle takes on the non believers in an all singing, all dancing, all snowing adaptation of this festive favourite. A white bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus brings about a genuine miracle on 34th Street, spreading joy throughout New York City.

Featuring all time classic songs such as It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this heartwarming tale is one for all the family.

MON 23 - WED 25 NOV Mon - Wed eves 7.30pm Tue & Wed mats 2.30pm G F S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £17.75 £21.65 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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The Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky’s rousing and familiar score, sumptuous sets and fabulous costumes, make this magical production of The Nutcracker a visual feast for every audience.

Follow little Clara’s adventures as her world is transformed into a magical snowy pine forest and then into a colourful Kingdom of Flowers.

THU 14 - SAT 16 JAN 2016 Thu - Sat 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm CHILDREN £15 when purchased alongside a full price adult ticket (Band A & B) C G S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £20.50 £23.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4

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THE MOST MAGICAL PANTOMIME OF THEM ALL

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This December, First Family Entertainment brings you the most magical pantomime of all Cinderella and this year proves to be bigger and more spectacular than ever as national icons Torvill & Dean make their pantomime debut as the Fairy Godparents. Britain’s most beloved sporting heroes bring their unique talents to the Opera House for the first time ever and will be wowing audiences with their amazing routines. This classic rags to riches tale will be transformed into a breath-taking family extravaganza with glittering sets, gorgeous costumes, big song and dance numbers, bags of audience participation, real Shetland ponies and jaw-dropping skating sequences.

So get your skates on and book your tickets now for the best panto in town! u ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Premium, Band A - C u ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Band A - C s GROUPS 10+ £5 off Band A-D ★ SUPER GROUPS 50+ £10 off Band A l SENIOR Half price Band A - C

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The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Manchester this December starring three-time Brit nominee and X-Factor winner, Alexandra Burke* as Rachel Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to Manchester for 5 weeks only!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge - what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A ‘BRILLIANT!’ The Times, breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

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‘STUNNING’ ‘BRILLIANT’ ‘HEAVENLY’ THE EXPRESS

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TUE 8 DEC 2015 SAT 9 JAN 2016 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Extra mats Thu 24 Dec & Thu 31 Dec 2.30pm C G S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £18.50 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E Opening Night £10 off (Prem Band A - C). Thereafter £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A & B) Limited availability

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*Alexandra Burke is not scheduled to perform at midweek or Saturday matinees including any revised matinee performances, or on 26 Dec 2015. The producers of The Bodyguard cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.

Please check website for full performance schedule.

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

OPERA HOUSE

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

OPERA HOUSE

★★★★★ ‘STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’ ★★★★★ ‘IT ROCKS!’ ★★★★★ EVENING STANDARD

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

THE HERALD

BIZET CARMEN This dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song. The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER PUCCINI TOSCA Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, featuring a boys’ choir with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

‘TOSCA LIVED UP TO ALL MY HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS’ IRISH EXAMINER

JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUS Ellen Kent’s Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere in 2006. This unique version includes a mystery celebrity guest.

Die Fledermaus will be sung in English with a translation by Ellen Kent - do not miss!

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Carmen Sung in French with English surtitles Tosca Sung in Italian with English surtitles Die Fledermaus Sung in English with English surtitles

TOSCA FRI 27 NOV 7.30pm CARMEN SAT 28 NOV 7.30pm SAT 19 MAR 2016 7.30pm DIE FLEDERMAUS FRI 18 MAR 2016 7.30pm

TUE 5 - SAT 16 JAN 2016 Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri - Sat 4.30pm & 8.30pm GROUPS 8+ £5 off Thu eve & Fri early (Band A & B) GROUPS 15+ £8 off Thu eve & Fri early (Band A & B) GENERAL £4 off Mon - Thu & Fri - Sat early (Band A & B)

PACKAGE DEALS* Book two operas and save 15% Book three or more operas and save 20% (Prem & A - C) C G S E Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excl. Theatre Card & Groups) *Opera Festival saving is available from the Box Office counter or via ATG Ticket Centre phones

SAVE WITH YOUR E £5.50 off (Prem & Band A)

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DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking worldwide tour Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again with its frothy fun and naughty moments!

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! This is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos and get ready for the biggest bash in town!

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

TICKETS FROM £14 £16.90 online/phone Online, phone bookings and bookings at the Box Office carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding TheatreCard and Groups)

SAVE WITH YOUR E Half price Mon eve (Prem, Band A - C) £5 off Fri early

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WED 20 JAN - SAT 5 MAR 2016 Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Sun mat 2pm Extra mats Thu 28 Jan & Thu 3 Mar 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE LEGEND LIVES ON! PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING MUSIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH ADRIAN GRANT FOR KEY CONCERTS PRESENT

OPERA HOUSE

LET THE MEMORY LIVE AGAIN

OPERA HOUSE

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‘A TOTAL BLAST. THE STAGING AND CONSTANT BRILLIANCE OF THE MUSICIANS KEEP US RIVETED. A WONDERFUL SHOW’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM

★★★★ ‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’

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‘IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE’ THE INDEPENDENT

Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking 7th year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.

Seen by over 3 million people in 30 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history.

Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget.

Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band, including: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t care About Us, Dangerous, Heal The World and Thriller plus many more!

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MON 18 - SAT 23 JAN 2016 Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm Sat eve 8pm Thu mat 2.30pm Sat early 4pm GENERAL £3.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off (Band A & B) GROUPS 20+ £9.50 off (Band A & B) YOUTH GROUPS & STUDENTS £15 Mon eve and Sat 4pm (Band B & C) TICKETS FROM £20.25 £23.15 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns to Manchester, direct from its sell-out seasons at the London Palladium.

Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.

With an amazing musical score that includes the timeless Memory, spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, Cats is a magical musical like no other.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, Cats has enchanted audiences around the world and now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon.

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SAT 30 JAN - SAT 13 FEB 2016 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm CHILDREN GO HALF-PRICE Up to two children (16 and under) go at half price per full paying adult. Mon - Thu perfs only (booking subject to a maximum of four children in total) G F S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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‘STILL THE SEXIEST MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’

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SPECIAL EVENTS WESTCOAST

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CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE BEACH BOYS SUN 27 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone It’s fun, fun, fun in the Californian sun with the hit stage show featuring Surfin’ USA, Help Me Rhonda, I Get Around, California Girls and many more. Wouldn’t it be nice to relive these wholesome hits as an all-star cast, fabulous five-part harmonies and marvellous musicianship ride a wave in the sunshine stage show of the year. www.easytheatres.com

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

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FRI 2 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17* £19.90 online/phone Kids free ‘Purveyors of Cool’ present The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century.

Wonderful memories Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Fly Me to the Moon, Under My Skin, Sway, Mr Bojangles, That’s Life, Mack the Knife, Lady Is A Tramp, That’s Amore plus many more. The BBC said ‘MAGNIFICENT!’ THE STAGE - ‘SUPERB’. Always a fun night out ! www.ratpack.biz

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS

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SAT 3 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off TICKETS FROM £21.50* £24.40 online/phone Using original film footage, live streaming and backed by his fabulous band, Barry Steele recreates the magic of Roy Orbison. Add to the mix star guests celebrating the musical legacy of Elvis Presley, Dusty Springfield and Jerry Lee Lewis, you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old Rock n Roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT ‘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 1920’s, 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.

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WED 7 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3.50 off C G TICKETS FROM £20.50* £23.40 online/phone MON 21 MAR - SAT 2 APR 2016 Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Bands A- B) plus extra £1 off if first time group booker GROUPS 20+ £6 off Mon - Thu (Bands A- B) plus extra £1 off if first time group booker G F S Details page 43 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson is the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres.

Ben is joined on the stage by an incredible band and dancers who perform all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and above all, the voice. Pure MJ!

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE

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THU 8 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.50* £29.40 online/phone Without doubt the most explosive 60s show touring the UK! Original classics performed by five of the most influential artistes of the 60s starring, Chris Farlowe, Hermans Hermits, Steve Ellis (Voice of Love Affair) New Amen Corner, Union Gapuk. Hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers. Step back in time and relive the 60s when pop music was at its very best.

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PALACE THEATRE

Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!

Set in a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.

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TUE 10 MAY - SAT 4 JUN 2016 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Extra mat Thu 12 May 2.30pm GROUPS RATES AVAILABLE TICKETS FROM £15

Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.

Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now the party continues at the Palace Theatre Manchester, so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!

SAVE WITH YOUR E Opening night & Wed 11 May £10 off (Prem, Band A - C) Thereafter £5 off Mon - Thu (Band A & B)

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SPECIAL EVENTS THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN THE REACH OUT TOUR ®

FRI 9 OCT 8pm TICKETS FROM £27* £29.90 online/phone C

SUN 15 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17* £19.90 online/phone

Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show. Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. Five-star performances revive over 36 back-to-back massive hits with all the dazzling dance moves and glittering costume changes of the original artistes. www.easytheatres.com

The latest incarnation is set in Victorian London in 1899, Jack the Ripper was still at large and this was the age of the Freakshow, a young girl dreamt of running away to join the Circus only to see her dream become a nightmare in a decrepit and corpse ridden Carnevil.

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

PAM ANN: QUEEN OF THE SKY

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SAT 10 OCT 8pm TICKETS FROM £25* £27.90 online/phone E G

SUN 22 NOV 8pm TICKETS FROM £22* £24.90 online/phone

Burlesque all-stars from around the world come together on one stage as Britain’s No1 spectacular goes global. As seen from Milan to Minsk, Zurich to St Petersburg, Dresden to Helsinki. Enjoy couture costumes, a red-hot score and cutting-edge variety. Join a thrill-a-minute, fun-filled frolic into the bizarre world of burlesque, we dare you! Dress up and come to the cabaret. Over 18s www.easytheatres.com

The world’s favourite International Air Hostess, Pam Ann is back in the UK with a new show for 2015. Pam Ann’s caustic wit knows no boundaries so fasten your seat belts and prepare for take-off – she’s the Queen of the Sky and it’s guaranteed to be a turbulent flight.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORY

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SUN 18 OCT 11am & 2.30pm C F S TICKETS FROM £19* £20.90 online/phone

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Caro Emerald has announced that she and her magnificent band will return to the UK this fall! Her live performance is not to be missed as The Daily Telegraph noted recently ‘CARO EMERALD HAD EVERYONE IN THE PALM OF HER HAND’ and her ‘INFECTIOUS SENSE OF FUN AND VINTAGE CHARM CAN BE RELIED ON TO LIFT THE SPIRITS’.

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SUN 29 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £40.50* £44.40 online/phone Britain’s best-loved rockers, Status Quo, will be bringing their Accept No Substitute tour to Manchester this winter.

See Hello Kitty like you’ve never seen her before as this fashion icon welcomes audiences into her world in a story that highlights the value of friendship, creativity, respect for nature and a love of learning.

Featuring songs from artists including Charlie XCX, Bruno Mars, Kylie Minogue and many more. The perfect show for all the family!

Photo credit: Terry O’Neill

CARO EMERALD IN CONCERT

STATUS QUO ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE

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AN EVENING WITH SIR ROGER MOORE

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THU 26 NOV 7pm TICKETS FROM £23.50* £26.40 online/phone

To mark what would have been Billy Fury’s 75th birthday and 32 years after his sad death, Billy’s own band, the original Furys Tornados, remember fondly their precious times with him, and re-play live his timeless hits Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more. Starring the stunning Colin Gold as Fury.

HELLO KITTY LIVE

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THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS

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This tour will see the band returning to their fully electric set up packed with hits, both new and old, taken from that unbelievable back catalogue, this is a show not to be missed!

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SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS

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MON 9 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone

TUE 1 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £16* £18.90 online/phone F

Celebrating 70 years in show business, the 007 legend reveals inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from The Saint, The Persuaders, Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, seven iconic movies in which he starred as the world’s most famous spy. Plus, put your own question, live, to Sir Roger at the end of the show.

‘A MARVELLOUS RACONTEUR’ BAZ BAMIGBOYE, DAILY MAIL

Join the best yuletide party in town, full of festive cheer, glitter, magic and sparkle. Performed by a talented cast and live band, featuring two hours of seasonal classics such as White Christmas, Let It Snow, The Christmas Song, Jingle Bell Rock, Last Christmas, All I Want for Christmas Is You and Fairytale of New York.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

HOW TO BOOK

GO WEST AND NIK KERSHAW

BOOK IN PERSON (bkg fees may apply) The Palace Theatre Ticket Centre at The Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT is open Mon - Sat 12pm - 7.45pm (6pm non-performance days).

The Opera House Box Office opens 90 minutes before a performance.

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TOGETHER IN CONCERT, PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TPAU WED 2 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £30.50* £33.40 online/phone The 80s are back as three critically acclaimed legends of the era join forces in this major new UK tour. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Go West together in concert with Nik Kershaw and very special guest Carol Decker from T’Pau are united for one night only in Manchester.

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

TELEPHONE Opera House 0844 871 3018 (bkg fee) Palace Theatre 0844 871 3019 (bkg fee) GROUPS SALES Groups Hotline 0844 871 3038 manchestergroups@theambassadors.com (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm)

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ONLINE Log on to atgtickets.com/manchester

FRI 4 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone *

BY POST Stating the performance and seat choice, enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to ATG London, or your card details and post to the above address. Please enclose a stamped and addressed envelope.

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! Welcome back the Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John. Also now an even bigger show than ever, with June Carter (Jill Schoonjans), the Carter Sisters and brass section accompanied by emotive screen visuals. This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

GLITZ, BLITZ & 70s HITZ FEATURING SWEET

ACCESS FOR ALL Call 0161 245 6605 (Mon - Fri, 10am- 6pm) or email manchesteraccess@theambassadors.com is also available by calling 0844 277 9856 (24 hours).

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SAT 5 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27.50* £30.40 online/phone Sweet the rock music phenomena, the quintessential glam rockers are still playing to sell out audiences. Mud 2 combine their talents to keep the sound and hits so well nurtured and performed by Les Gray. The Rubettes featuring Alan Williams are known for their hit Sugar Baby Love that spent five weeks at no 1 in the UK.

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

AUDIO DESCRIBED (including a TOUCH TOUR), SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED and CAPTIONED perfs offered on selected shows. See logos on show pages. TOUCH TOURS is a pre-show introduction, led by the audio describer, for blind and visually impaired people.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES

Relaxed performances are aimed at anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment including people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication disorders, or a learning disability.

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WED 13 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19* £21.90 online/phone Direct from London’s West End, award winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy) and a full cast tell the compelling story of the greatest music duo of all time. Using original photos and film footage along with a full live band performing all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

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HEARING IMPAIRED

An infrared system is provided in the auditorium and a headset is required to access the system. Please see a member of staff who will be able to help you.

atgtickets.com/manchester (Bkg/trns fees apply) Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of between £2.85 - £4; events with an * carry a 1% per tickets booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

The Palace Theatre has street level

access to the left of the main doors, a wheelchair lift in the foyer and lift access to the circle level. The Opera House has street level access and wheelchair access to the circle level.

CARD CHARGES & TICKET COLLECTION Bookings may occasionally carry a credit/ debit card fee in addition to the usual transaction and booking fees. For security, when purchasing tickets by card, the card used to pay must be presented on collection from the Box Office.

CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

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Seniors / Children / Students / Reg. Unemployed

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Groups of 10 or more

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Schools

tickets can be validated at the cloakrooms of both venues for the car parks specified.

RESTORATION FUND Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the theatre’s restoration fund.

Family offers vary per show.

Please contact the Box Office.

Early booking offer

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

STUDENT RATE is available from the Box Office counter only unless otherwise specified.

GENERAL INFORMATION The Grand Tier and Gallery are the top levels at the Palace Theatre and Opera House respectively. Both levels offer limited legroom and steep steps and are not recommended for elderly patrons, or those with limited mobility or fear of heights.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP

Mobile phones should not be used in the auditorium. Photographic, video and audio recording are strictly prohibited.

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CHILD POLICY Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venues except for family shows.

Children (ages 18 months to 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 shows they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only) however children under the age of 18 months will not be admitted to any performance unless they are specifically aimed for them (i.e. children’s shows and pantomimes).

Children must be supervised at all times and supervision of children shall be by not less than 1 adult per 10 children. The Management reserves the right to ask parents/supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the Management, they are causing a disturbance.

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GETTING HERE The Palace Theatre is located opposite Oxford Road train station, the postcode for Sat Nav is M1 6FT. The Opera House is located on Quay Street and the postcode is M3 3HP. The nearest Metrolink stop for both venues is St Peter’s Square.

CAR PARKING We recommend patrons use official NCP car parks. The nearest car parks to the Palace Theatre are located on Oxford Street and Whitworth Street. The nearest to the Opera House is Spinningfields (off Quay Street near Granada Studios). Parking

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with a total of 39 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised award-winning theatre producer. ATG is the market Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, 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; 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 The Ruling Class, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Arcadia, 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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