Milton Keynes Summer Brochure 2015 by ATG Tickets

SUMMER 2015 BOX OFFICE 0844 8717652 GROUPS 01908 547609 ACCESS 0844 8717677

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WELCOME It is an absolute privilege and pleasure to be announcing my first season of shows as General Manager at Milton Keynes Theatre. I hope to meet many of you at the theatre over the coming months. Summer is on its way and the musicals on offer are certainly hot, hot, hot! There is a brand-new production of one of the most loved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music, Brian Conley is America’s greatest showman in Barnum and everyone’s favourite ogre takes to the stage in the West End smash hit, Shrek The Musical. Aficionados of the Oscar-winning film will be charmed by the heart-warming Chichester Festival Theatre production of The King’s Speech, starring Jason Donovan. But, if you prefer your drama served chilled, suspense-stirred and with a pinch of intrigue, you won’t want to miss the stage adaption of Peter James’ Dead Simple or the Agatha Christie classic And Then There Were None. You can make your visit to Milton Keynes Theatre even more memorable with one of our experience packages, which are available when booking over the phone, at the box office or online. My favourite? The Red Label, giving you access to the sumptuous surroundings of our exclusive Ambassador Lounge plus savoury nibbles and a welcome drink.

NORTHERN BALLET 28 APR - 2 MAY

THE KING’S SPEECH 5 - 9 MAY

BARNUM 12 - 16 MAY

THE SOUND OF MUSIC 26 MAY - 6 JUN

DEAD SIMPLE 8 - 13 JUN

SPAMALOT 15 - 20 JUN

CREATIVE LEARNING

INALA MON 29 JUN

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 13 - 18 JUL

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE 20 - 25 JUL

I look forward to welcoming you soon.

BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM

EMMA SULLIVAN GENERAL MANAGER

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LOVE ME TENDER 27 JUL - 1 AUG

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‘BOTH CACACE AND SIMONE RADIATE CHARISMA, CONFIDENCE AND ABOVE ALL AN IRRESISTIBLE JOY IN DANCE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

TUE 7 - SAT 11 APR

‘A DANCE & SONG SPECTACULAR’ BIRMINGHAM MAIL

TUE 21 - SUN 26 APR NEW MATINEE ADDED WED 2.30PM

MON 13 - SAT 18 APR

EUROPE’S BEST BALLET COMPANY

WINNER OF BEST COMPANY AT THE TAGLIONI EUROPEAN BALLET AWARDS

TUE 28 APR - SAT 2 MAY Wuthering Heights Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm FRI 1 MAY 12pm & 2pm Elves & the Shoemaker (A ballet for children)

Immerse yourself in Cathy and Heathcliff’s turbulent love affair as the ‘BEST DANCE ACTORS IN THE WORLD’ (DANCE EUROPE) capture the spirit of Wuthering Heights and the untamed beauty of the Yorkshire Moors. Passionate and obsessive, Cathy and Heathcliff’s love is as unruly and dangerous as the Moors that surround them. As children they are inseparable, but over time their childish affection deepens into an overwhelming and devastating love. Emily Brontë’s romantic masterpiece is performed to live music by Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated Claude-Michel Schönberg (Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and Northern Ballet’s Cleopatra) with choreography by David Nixon OBE. A treasured classic re-imagined. A timeless ballet for a modern audience.

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‘A MASTERFUL PIECE OF STORYTELLING. PACKED WITH WARMTH AND HUMOUR’ STAGE REVIEW

BY DAVID SEIDLER DIRECTED BY ROXANA SILBERT

JASON DONOVAN AS LIONEL LOGUE AND RAYMOND COULTHARD AS KING GEORGE VI WITH

A prestigious co-production between Chichester Festival Theatre and Birmingham Repertory Theatre starring Jason Donovan (Festen, Sweeney Todd) as Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue and Raymond Coulthard (Mr Selfridge, Hotel Babylon) as King George VI. As the world stands on the brink of war, Edward VIII sparks controversy with his love for married socialite, Wallis Simpson. As his position becomes increasingly untenable, his brother Bertie, who has previously shied away from the public eye because of a terrible stammer, is thrust in to the spotlight as his likely successor. With the support of his wife Elizabeth (the much-loved future Queen Mother), Bertie meets maverick speech therapist and failed actor, Lionel Logue, at an office in Harley Street. Together they embark on an unlikely journey to prepare Bertie to lead his country as King George VI. The King’s Speech is the true and heart-warming story of one man’s struggle to overcome his personal affliction and, in his country’s darkest hour, deliver the now iconic speech broadcast across the globe to inspire his people. Publicity and production photographs by Hugo Glendinning

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‘BARNUM’S THE NAME, P T BARNUM, AND I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT TONIGHT, ON THIS STAGE, YOU ARE GOING TO SEE - BAR NONE - EVERY SIGHT, WONDER AND MIRACLE THAT NAME STANDS FOR!’

‘BLOCKBUSTER BARNUM!’

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

TUE 12 - SAT 16 MAY Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

Starring Brian Conley (Oliver!, Hairspray, Jolson) and Linzi Hateley (Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Les Misérables), Cy Coleman’s wonderfully exuberant score includes the hits; Come Follow The Band, The Colours Of My Life and There Is A Sucker Born Ev’ry Minute.

‘ADRENALINE-FUELLED EXCITEMENT!’ THE BRISTOL POST

DAILY EXPRESS

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‘I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS FIVE STAR PRODUCTION. PERFECTION’ THE GAZETTE

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

A NEW PRODUCTION OF

THE SOUND OF MUSIC MUSIC BY

LYRICS BY

RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II BOOK BY

HOWARD LINDSAY

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RUSSEL CROUSE

STARRING

DANIELLE HOPE AS MARIA

STEVEN HOUGHTON

AS CAPTAIN VON TRAPP

Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com

‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION. FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES 8

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A MAGNIFICENT NEW PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC MUSICAL One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWII. Playing the iconic role of Maria von Trapp is Danielle Hope, who won BBC Television’s Over the Rainbow and starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Playing Captain von Trapp is Steven Houghton, best known for his role in London’s Burning, as well as a Top Ten single, Wind Beneath My Wings.

‘A NIGHT OF HEAVENLY ENTERTAINMENT’ PORTSMOUTH NEWS

TUE 26 MAY - SAT 6 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats & Thu 28 May mat 2.30pm

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‘EXCEPTIONAL. IT REALLY SHOWS THE POSSIBILITY OF THEATRE. IT WILL SEND CHILLS DOWN YOUR SPINE; GO SEE IT’ NORWICH EVENING NEWS

TINA HOBLEY JAMIE LOMAS RIK MAKARAM MICHAEL McKELL AND GRAY O’BRIEN AS DETECTIVE ROY GRACE STAR IN

ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK THAT HAS SOLD OVER 2 MILLION COPIES THE WORLD STAGE PREMIERE FROM THE NO.1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR Following the nationwide acclaimed hit stage production of Peter James’ The Perfect Murder, the best-selling work of the No. 1 novelist has returned to the stage in 2015 with the adaptation of his most famous two million selling book and the first book that featured James’ now famous character of Detective Roy Grace Dead Simple. And it’s getting a thrilling response! Michael Harrison thinks he has it all; great career, good friends and a beautiful fiancée. But when his stag night prank goes horribly wrong, Michael finds himself alone and staring death in the face. As time runs out and the terror grows, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to solve his mysterious disappearance, but begins to fear that Michael will never be found in time. Directed by Olivier Award-winner Ian Talbot, with an all-star cast including Tina Hobley (Holby City, Coronation Street and Harbour Lights), Jamie Lomas (EastEnders, Hollyoaks), Rik Makarem (Emmerdale, Torchwood), Michael McKell (Doctors, Emmerdale) and Gray O’Brien (award-winning star of Coronation Street, Titanic, Peak Practice and Casualty) who will play the famous Detective Roy Grace in this gripping, chilling thriller that has all the classic suspense, twists and turns of a best-selling Peter James novel.

‘A FIVE-STAR PRODUCTION. A CRIME THRILLER THAT SURELY RANKS ALONGSIDE SUCH CLASSICS AS SLEUTH, DIAL M FOR MURDER AND DEATHTRAP’ CHICHESTER OBSERVER

‘PACKED FULL OF SURPRISES. A GRIPPING NIGHT OUT IN THE THEATRE’ CAMBRIDGE NEWS

‘A BRILLIANT PLAY! THRILLING FROM START TO END. I CANNOT RECOMMEND IT ENOUGH’ DARTFORD LIVING

‘CHILLING’ THE ARGUS

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Direct From Three Years In The West End

Monty Python’s Spamalot

gallops back out on tour to bring the West End production to theatres across the land (to the sound of banging coconut shells). Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a kind-of-new musical with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score for the new production (well, almost), created by Eric Idle and John du Prez. The latest tour, which is directed by Christopher Luscombe, follows hot on the heels of the can’t–believe-how-successful-it-was Monty Python Reunion at The O2 and Eric Idle’s acclaimed performance of Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life at the 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony - the world sang along, and Spamalot audiences get the opportunity to do so too! During the run, there have been 21 onstage moustache incidents, three suspected cases of swine flu (French pigs!), three outbreaks of nits and 92 pairs of coconuts.

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CREATIVE LEARNING AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

THEATRE WORKSHOPS NORTHERN BALLET WORKSHOPS FRI 1 MAY 10.30 – 11.30am FRI 1 MAY 12.30 - 1.30pm (Ages 2 - 5) £8 (1 adult + 1 child) FRI 1 MAY 5.30 - 7pm (Ages 18+) £12pp SAT 2 MAY 9.30 - 11.30am (Ages 10 - 14) £15pp BARNUM THEMED WORKSHOP Musical theatre workshop based around the spectacular show. SAT 16 MAY 2 - 4pm (Ages 8 - 12) £10pp THEATRICAL HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB Take part in drama, dance, arts and crafts activities in this 4 day theatrical holiday club. TUE 26 - FRI 29 MAY (Ages 5 - 12) £80pp BEHIND THE SCENES AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE (SPAMALOT) Enjoy a day exploring behind the scenes of MK Theatre and taking part in wardrobe, theatre history and Spamalot workshops. FRI 19 JUN 10am - 5pm (Ages 18+) £25pp (includes lunch)

WEEKLY CLASSES SHREK DANCE WORKSHOPS Learn the repertoire from the show, led by Shrek The Musical’s dance captain. SAT 22 AUG 10 - 11am (Ages 8 - 12) £8pp SAT 29 AUG 10 - 11am (Ages 13 - 16) £8pp DISCOVER & EXPLORE MILTON KEYNES THEATRE Find out how a theatre works from behind the scenes. To gain your Arts Award Explore we will watch and review Shrek The Musical, go on a theatre backstage tour and take part in drama and crafts activities. MON 24 - FRI 28 AUG (Ages 7 - 11) £150pp* *Price includes ticket to see Shrek, Arts Award examination and certificate

ADULT ACTING MASTERCLASSES Subjects to be explored include improvisation, storytelling, creating and adapting script, verbatim theatre, modern monologues and Shakespeare. THURSDAYS 7 - 9pm (Ages 18+) £10pp

BEGINNERS BALLET MON 6 - 7pm (Ages 18+) INTERMEDIATE BALLET MON 7 - 8.30pm (Ages 18+) YOUTH THEATRE TUE - THU eves (Ages 4 - 18) TAP DANCE (Ages 18+) FRI 2.30 - 3.30pm or 6 - 7pm DANCE FIT FRI 1 - 1.45pm (Ages 18+) MUSICAL THEATRE FRI 5 - 6pm (Ages 8 - 12) PRIMARY BALLET SAT 10 - 11am (Ages 3 - 7) STREET DANCE SAT 11.15 - 12.15pm (Ages 5 - 10)

SCHOOLS We offer educational workshops alongside most of our productions as well as backstage tours. School information packs available at atgcreativelearning.co.uk To book for any of our workshops or classes please email mkcreative@ theambassadors.com

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FEATURING WORLD CLASS CURRENT AND FORMER DANCERS FROM THE ROYAL BALLET AND RAMBERT

★★★★

‘WARM HEARTED AND ENTERTAINING. THE SINGING IS IRRESISTIBLE’ EVENING STANDARD

★★★★ GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN CHORAL LEGENDS ®

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO IN

‘A DYNAMIC MARRIAGE OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND CHORAL MUSIC’ THE GUARDIAN

CHOREOGRAPHY BY MARK BALDWIN MUSIC CO-WRITTEN BY JOSEPH SHABALALA & LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO & ELLA SPIRA SOUND DESIGN ADRIAN RHODES COSTUME DESIGN GEORG MEYER-WIEL LIGHTING DESIGN BEN CRACKNELL

Following a phenomenal 2014 tour and sell-out run at the Edinburgh International Festival, four time Grammy® Award-winning South African choral legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo join multi award-winning choreographer Mark Baldwin in this unique artistic collaboration. Featuring world class current and former dancers from The Royal Ballet and Rambert, this critically acclaimed production embraces an exhilarating fusion of South African and Western cultures live on stage. Inala’s original score is composed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala and Ella Spira, blending the intricate rhythms and infectious harmonies of their native musical roots with live percussion, piano and strings. Mark Baldwin’s choreography unites Zulu traditions with classical ballet and contemporary dance, performed by an exceptional company of 18 dancers and singers. Inala delivers a spiritually uplifting live experience, powered by a cultural explosion of music, song and dance. Photographer credit: Giulietta Verdon-Roe

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‘AN UNFORGETTABLE MUSICAL TRIUMPH’ EVENING POST

‘A STUNNING NEW LOOK AT A POWERFUL SHOW’

‘ONE OF THE GREAT MUSICAL THEATRE EXPERIENCES’

‘A MIRACLE’ LIVERPOOL ECHO

EVENING POST

ARGUS

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

GLENN CARTER AS JESUS

TIM ROGERS

AS JUDAS ISCARIOT

RACHEL ADEDEJI

AS MARY MAGDALENE

TIM RICE & ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S LEGENDARY MUSICAL Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 - stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar. Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus, a role he has played in the West End, on Broadway and on film. Musical theatre star Tim Rogers, whose theatre credits include Carousel, Whistle Down the Wind, Jersey Boys and the title role in Jekyll & Hyde at the Union Theatre, plays Judas Iscariot, while X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji stars as Mary Magdalene direct from the UK and European tour of Thriller Live. Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind numerous blockbuster musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the world’s oldest story with the superb theatricality they have brought to Evita, Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers, Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express and many more.

DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT

‘SUPERB SET AND BRILLIANT LIGHTING EFFECTS.

WHAT A GREAT SHOW!’ THE OBSERVER

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‘AN ALMIGHTY HIT... SOMETHING OF A MIRACLE’ BIRMINGHAM POST Photos include previous cast

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

‘I WAS HOOKED FROM THE FIRST CURTAIN UP’

THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

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PAUL NICHOLAS COLIN BUCHANAN SUSAN PENHALIGON MARK CURRY VERITY RUSHWORTH FRAZER HINES BEN NEALON

‘EXCELLENT’ THE OBSERVER

‘IT WILL HAVE YOU GRIPPED IN YOUR SEATS AND CURLING YOUR TOES IN FEAR’BBC DIRECTOR JOE HARMSTON DESIGNER SIMON SCULLION Celebrating 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 BAFTA-nominated stage and screen star Paul Nicholas, Colin Buchanan from Dalziel and Pascoe, Susan Penhaligon who starred in Bouquet of Barbed Wire and A Fine Romance, TV favourite Mark Curry, Emmerdale and West End leading lady Verity Rushworth, Emmerdale star Frazer Hines and from ITV’s award-winning Soldier Soldier, Ben Nealon. A group of ten 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? Based on the best selling mystery novel of all time, Agatha Christie’s own stage adaptation of this dark and captivating tale will thrill and enthral, as murder unfolds.

COSTUME DESIGNER ROBERTO SURACE LIGHTING DESIGNER DOUG KUHRT SOUND DESIGNER MATTHEW BUGG MON 20 - SAT 25 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm G Details page 38

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MAGICAL FAMILY FUN FROM THE MAKERS OF PEPPA PIG

BEN & HOLLY

‘SOMEWHERE, HIDDEN AMONGST THE THORNY BRAMBLES, IS A LITTLE KINGDOM WHERE EVERYONE IS VERY VERY SMALL’

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From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, they go on a trip into The Big World with tooth fairy Nanny Plum, even plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle and - oops - let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Join Ben and Holly and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family! benandhollylive.com

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GET ALL SHOOK UP WITH THE HITS OF ELVIS PRESLEY

From the producers of Hairspray, Midnight Tango, West Side Story and The Rocky Horror Show comes a hilarious, feel-good musical featuring Elvis Presley’s greatest hits. In a small town in 1950’s America, a guitar-playing, hip-swivelling stranger rides his motorbike into town. Is he The Devil In Disguise or a Hound Dog in his Blue Suede Shoes? The townsfolk are about to be All Shook Up and could be headed for Heartbreak Hotel, but for Natalie, the love-struck, tomboy mechanic, it really is Now or Never. Packed with 25 of the best-loved songs by The King himself, Love Me Tender, by the writer of the award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit Memphis, is a funny and moving tale of hope, second chances and the healing qualities of Rock ’n’ Roll.

‘FALLING IN LOVE HAS RARELY BEEN AS MUCH FUN’ STAR NEWS ONLINE

‘SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT’ BROADWAYWORLD.COM

‘IF ELVIS WERE ALIVE HE’D BE IN THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDING’ CURTAIN UP www.LoveMeTenderMusical.com

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TAKING OGRE MILTON KEYNES!

TUE 18 AUG - SUN 6 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Sun 3pm

Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek The Musical is the must-see show for all the family. Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a biscuit with attitude and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek The Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure!

★★★★★

‘SHREKTACULAR’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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ALL STAR CAST DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

COLE PORTER’S MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL COMEDY STAGE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE SHEFFIELD THEATRES PRODUCTION OF

Oscar Wilde’s much-loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest returns to Milton Keynes by popular demand. Featuring an all-star West End cast including Nigel Havers, Christine Kavanagh and Siân Phillips performing as The Bunbury Company of Players, this new production is directed by Lucy Bailey, designed by William Dudley with added material written by Simon Brett.

★★★★★ QUENTIN LETTS, DAILY MAIL

Cole Porter’s classic, multi award-winning musicalcomedy, Anything Goes sails into town in this brand new production! Anything Goes features a sensational cast of 26 including Shaun Williamson (EastEnders; One Man, Two Guv’nors), Kate Anthony (Coronation Street, Doctors), Simon Rouse (The Bill) and Olivier Awardnominees Debbie Kurup (The Bodyguard) and Matt Rawle (Evita). Cole Porter’s uplifting masterpiece of music and dance includes the magnificent songs I Get A Kick Out of You, It’s De-Lovely and Anything Goes. Hop aboard for sassy heroines, mischievous mob bosses, comedy capers and tap dancing sailors in this hilarious tale of romance and hi-jinks on the high seas. TUE 22 - SAT 26 SEP 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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G Fantastic Group rates! Call Group Sales on 01908 547609. Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse, Guy Bolton, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City

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TWO UNFORGETTABLE DANCE PRODUCTIONS

★★★★★

‘THE MOST DEEPLY ROMANTIC OF ALL VERSIONS AND THE MOST TRAGIC’ DAILY EXPRESS (ON ROMEO & JULIET)

★★★★★ ‘AMAZING’

SUNDAY EXPRESS (ON LEST WE FORGET)

TUE 20 OCT Lest We Forget 7.30pm

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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LEST WE FORGET

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After moving audiences and astounding critics at its premiere in London in 2014, this groundbreaking dance event comes to Milton Keynes. 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.

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THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMER BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! FEATURING THE

‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’ DAILY EXPRESS

16-PIECE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA WITH SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS

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HIS MUSIC DEFINED AN ERA...

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It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller disappeared as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during WWII. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to stage for the first time in a new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader, whose music defined an era and story stunned the world. 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 great star can in this extraordinary tale, accompanied by a live Glenn Miller Orchestra and a full supporting company of singers, dancers and actors. Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movies and award-winning stage musicals including Half a Sixpence and Singin’ in the Rain, and his celebrated role as Scrooge in Bill Kenwright’s spectacular festive musical which played twice at the London Palladium.

DIRECTED BY BILL KENWRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY BILL DEAMER

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‘A PHENOMENAL COMBINATION OF STORYTELLING AND SPECTACLE’ THE TIMES

‘EXTRAORDINARY AND UNMISSABLE’ TIME MAGAZINE

TUE 3 - SAT 7 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards, this highly-acclaimed National Theatre production, embarks on its first ever nationwide tour. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world… Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre.

‘A BEAUTIFUL, ELOQUENT, DAZZLINGLY INVENTIVE SHOW ABOUT THE WONDERS OF LIFE’ EVENING STANDARD

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GLYNDEBOURNE’S SENSATIONAL RETURN

TUE 10 - SAT 14 NOV Don Pasquale Tue 7.15pm & Thu 2pm Die Entführung Aus Dem Serail Wed & Sat 7.15pm Saul Fri 7.15pm Don’t miss Glyndebourne’s return to Milton Keynes Theatre with three diverse operas, stunning costumes and imaginative productions, all underpinned with breathtaking music and performances from the next generation of opera stars. DONIZETTI’S

DON PASQUALE

A lively comedy about an old bachelor’s romantic delusions brought to life with opulent period staging and joyful music. MOZART’S

DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL

An elegant story of cultural collision between East and West that defies all stereotypes and strikes a startlingly contemporary chord. HANDEL’S

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A powerful tale of love and loathing expressed through massive choruses as well as magnificent solo singing.

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STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED BUY NOW AT 2014 PRICES! DECEMBER 2015

If you’re looking for magical family fun this Christmas, your wish is our command! With Genies by the lamp-load, belly-busting comedy, chart-topping songs, bags of family fun, audience participation, pantoland’s biggest boo-able baddie and, just maybe, a real flying carpet - this is the pantomime dreams are made of!

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SPECIAL EVENTS SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN SUN 19 APR 6.30pm

A screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. The live host shows you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voice and teaches some dance moves with the help of some special princesses. Get your little ones dressed up and come and see Sing-a-Long-a Frozen where YOU the audience are the stars. Age recommendation 5+

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THE MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO DO AS MUCH AS SUCH SUN 3 MAY 8pm Reginald D Hunter returns following a hugely successful year. After touring mainland Europe and filming in America, Reginald comes to Milton Keynes for what will be a great night of comedy. Join us! ‘THIS IS COMEDY OF A RARE SCOPE’ HHHHH THE TIMES Age recommendation 18+

AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD

ONE MAN, ONE GUVNOR MON 18 MAY 7.30pm

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

JASPER CARROTT STAND UP AND ROCK! FEATURING THE BEV BEVAN BAND TUE 19 MAY 7.30pm

Jasper is back to his very best, mic in hand, regaling the audience with his inimitable stand-up routines before introducing musical compatriots who have been rockin’ audiences all over the world. Great legendary artistes, classic songs and Jasper making us laugh - don’t miss it!

THE DRIFTERS WED 20 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off (A & B) With over 65 members in over 60 years, the brand continues today with the only official line up in the world. This high energy show brings many of the greatest hits along with newer material, guaranteed to bring a musical extravaganza along with a world-class band, production and some very smooth moves!

SEX IN SUBURBIA Sponsored by THU 21 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (Prem, A & B) G Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy, this show will make you laugh, cry and dance in the aisles. Age recommendation 16+.

STEWART FRANCIS PUN GENT SAT 23 MAY 8pm Star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, Stewart Francis embarks on a brand new stand up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! ‘A BRILLIANT COMIC BRAIN’ GUARDIAN ‘PERFECTLY CRAFTED GAGS’ SUNDAY TIMES

THE WEST END MEN SUN 24 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £4 off (A & B) G The West End Men return to the UK with a brand new show celebrating the leading Men of the West End, performing songs from the biggest shows as well as some Rock and Pop classics. Featuring pop star and X Factor finalist Marcus Collins, it promises to take you on a journey to the very heart of the West End.

PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS SUN 7 JUN 8pm

Paul Merton, one of the UK’s best-loved performers, and his renowned Impro Chums: Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster* will create a unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their improvisational skills and a manic compulsion to show off. *4 performers will join Paul on each performance. Age recommendation 16+

GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND SUN 14 JUN 3pm The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand around the world. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have an international reputation with television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy this world famous brass band, performing with passion and style!

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SPECIAL EVENTS AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RUSSELL WATSON MON 22 JUN 7.30pm G Russell is officially the UK’s best-selling classical artist ever and has won four Classical BRITS. He has performed for some of the world’s greatest figures including, HM The Queen, former US President Bill Clinton, and the late Pope John Paul II. Now it is your turn to enjoy an intimate evening of music with Russell, his string quartet and local choir .

THE CARPENTERS STORY TUE 23 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A, B & C) G Widely regarded as the first ever ‘Tribute’ show back in 1989, The Carpenters Story features Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter. Hits on offer include Yesterday Once More, They Long to be Close to You, and We’ve Only Just Begun.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN THU 25 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (Band A) G Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns! 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 hits with all the dazzling dance moves, glittering costume changes and musical brilliance of the original artistes.

MILTON JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DAFT FRI 26 JUN 8pm Yes him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he? Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not you’ll be cross. ‘ABSURDIST ONE-LINE MASTERPIECES’ THE TIMES

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS SUN 28 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A & B) G This action-packed show is back celebrating over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon! The stars of the show not only entertain us with Jake and Elwood, but also classics from Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Cab Calloway. This non-stop revue is packed with over two hours of the very best Blues, Motown and Soul music - and plenty of laughs too! www.thebluesbrothers.co.uk

COLIN FRY WED 1 JUL 7.30pm One of the world’s most recognised Spiritualist Mediums, Colin Fry’s TV series 6ixth Sense has now been broadcast worldwide for 14 years with international demand for his public appearances. Once again he brings his own unique form of comfort to ordinary people living ordinary lives, proving once again he IS very much the People’s Medium. Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

THE DREAMBOYS

WHERE DREAMS BECOME REALITY THU 2 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off (Band A) G The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show for 2015! Without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male strip show. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action packed show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more - you simply cannot afford to miss it!

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KEVIN BRIDGES A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY FRI 3 JUL 8pm Dubbed as ‘BRILLIANT’ by one of his comedy idols, Billy Connolly, Kevin Bridges has had an astonishing rise to success. Smashing box office records, an incredible nine-show run at the Glasgow SECC Arena, a sell-out 136-date tour, and his critically acclaimed documentaries Kevin Bridges - What’s the Story, the last twelve months have been incredibly busy for Kevin! Join Scotland’s biggest export when he comes to Milton Keynes this July! ‘BRITAIN’S BEST STAND UP’ THE SUN

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES SAT 4 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A & B) G Now established as the world’s official No. 1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles amaze crowds everywhere with their tight harmonies and attention to detail. With over 15 years’ touring experience, their ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Take it to the Limit, and more! ‘THE BAND WERE FLAWLESS IN THEIR DELIVERY’ THE EXPRESS

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SPECIAL EVENTS ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS SUN 19 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (Band A) G After winning ITV’s Stars in their Eyes, Gary Mullen formed The Works to pay tribute to Freddie Mercury and rock legends Queen. Since 2002 the band has performed across the globe to sell-out audiences, including twice rocking the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

THAT’LL BE THE DAY 30TH ANNIVERSARY

SUN 2 AUG 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A & B) G Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special! The nation’s favourite Rock and Roll variety show has been touring for 30 years and the birthday party is right here! Featuring a fantastic new line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy! ‘THIS SHOW JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER’ THE TELEGRAPH www.thatllbetheday.com

JIMMY CARR FUNNY BUSINESS TUE 11 AUG 8pm Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags. Age recommendation 16+.

THE PROCLAIMERS THU 13 AUG 7.30pm Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have enjoyed huge successes across the globe. Come along and enjoy the classics Sunshine on Leith, (I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles, Letter From America, I’m On My Way, Life With You, Let’s Get Married and more. ‘MY FAVOURITE BAND OF ALL TIME’ DAVID TENNANT

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One of the biggest new West End musicals, already seen by over half a million people, comes straight to Milton Keynes from The Savoy Theatre, London. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike and this major new production is a rare chance to return to ‘AN ALL BUT LOST ERA OF MUSICAL COMEDY’ (THE GUARDIAN) and relive the golden age of the classic musical. Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the French Riviera and its decadent underworld, as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete in the true art of the con, they discover there is only room for one of them. Sophisticated and suave with a good dash of mischief, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is set to be the finest night out next year - secure your tickets today. Original London cast photos

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Don’t miss The Bodyguard, coming to Milton Keynes Theatre direct from its West End run. Based on the smash-hit film, this breathtakingly romantic thriller features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including the legendary I Will Always Love You.

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Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (co-creator of Book Of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.

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BOOKING FEES Bookings may be subject to a per ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card members, Group Bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee free (except for shows marked * where a 1-3% per ticket fee applies.

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

GROUPS & SCHOOLS Group Sales 01908 547609 groupsales@theambassadors.com Mon 10am-5.30pm, Tue-Fri 9am-5.30pm

HEARING IMPAIRED The Theatre has an infra-red system. Headsets and Loop necklaces are available from the Theatre shop and must be pre-booked via the box office.

G GROUPS & SCHOOL DISCOUNTS For events marked in this way, special Groups and Schools discounts may apply. For most productions Group Discounts apply to price bands A & B only. Not available Fri & Sat eves. Special rates may also be available for mid-week mats and Schools for selected performances. For full details of the range of prices call the Groups Hotline. ATG THEATRE CARD 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. CONDITIONS OF SALE Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded. Ticket exchanges may be offered for the same production for a per ticket exchange fee. VENUE IMPROVEMENTS Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to Milton Keynes Theatre venue improvements.

CONCESSIONS AND DISCOUNTS On price bands A, B and C for most performances Under 16s, full time students, registered unemployed and senior citizens enjoy £2 off Mon-Thu eves, most matinees and some one night performances. Call Box Office for details. Children under 5 will not be admitted except for family shows.

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The theatre has a step-free ground floor level, and lift access to all floors. There are 6 dedicated seats in the stalls, 4 in the upper circle and up to 2 spaces in the circle box that are accessible for wheelchair users.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED This brochure and access details are also available in audio format or in large print. Contact the Marketing Department on 01908 547500. For other information and advance booking call the Box Office.

The information and prices in this brochure are correct at time of going to press. Milton Keynes Theatre reserves the right to alter the advertised programme, facilities, prices and discounts at any time. We do not take responsibility for the content, quality or pricing of community hire performances. DATA PROTECTION Milton Keynes Theatre is managed by The Ambassador Theatre Group. 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 Marketing Department on 01908 547500. THIRD PARTY COLLECTIONS Third party collections must be authorised by the cardholder in writing or by phone. AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP 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 awardwinning theatre producer. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, 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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The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions & fees. Due to the varying nature of our shows, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. Theatre card members do not pay booking fees on most shows. *A 1 -3% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office. **A £2.85 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & Group Bookings).

PRICES IN PERSON AT THE BOX OFFICE PRICE BAND

PRICES FOR ONLINE & PHONE BOOKINGS**

Jeeves & Wooster

£35

£27.50

£23

£17

£10

£39.50

£37.90

£30.40

£25.90

£19.90

£11.90

£42.40

Dance ’Til Dawn

£35

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£45

£38.90

£33.40

£28.90

£23.40

£17.90

£48.90

Sing-a-Long-a Frozen*

£15

Family Ticket £48 (2 adults, 2 children), Family Ticket £36 (1 adult, 2 children)

Family Ticket £55.60 (2 adults, 2 children) Family Ticket £41.70 (1 adult, 2 children)

£16.90

Lord of the Dance*All excl. below Tue eve & Wed mat Sat 8pm

£41 £34 £44.50

£38.50 £41

£44.90 £37.90 £48.40

£42.40 £44.90

Northern Ballet Wuthering Heights Elves & The Shoemaker

£32.50 £6

£29.50 -

£25.50 -

£20.50 -

£12 -

£37.50 -

£35.40 £6

£32.40 -

£28.40 -

£23.40 -

£13.90 -

£40.40 -

Reginald D Hunter*

£25

£27.90

The King’s Speech

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£10

£35

£32.40

£27.90

£22.40

£16.90

£11.90

£37.90

Barnum Tue - Thu Fri & Sat

£42.50 £45

£37.50 £39.50

£27.50 £29.50

£17.50 £19.50

£12.50 £15

£47.50 £49.50

£42.50 £45

£37.50 £39.50

£27.50 £29.50

£17.50 £19.50

£12.50 £15

£47.50 £49.50

Al Murray*

£26.50

£29.40

Jasper Carrott

£26

£28.90

The Drifters*

£27

£26

£29.90

£28.90

Sex in Suburbia*

£23

£19

£26

£25.90

£21.90

£28.90 -

Stewart Francis*

£20.50

£23.40

The West End Men

£30.25

£23.25

£33.15

£26.15

The Sound of Music

£37

£33

£25

£19.50

£45

£40.90

£36.90

£28.90

£23.40

£48.90

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums* Dead Simple Grimethorpe Colliery Band* Spamalot Mon, Fri & Sat Tue - Thu

£22

£24.90

£30.50

£26

£20.50

£11

£36

£33.40

£28.90

£23.40

£12.90

£38.90

£21

£19.50

£23.90

£22.40

£36.50 £33.50

£32 £29

£26.50 £23.50

£19.50 £16.50

£13.50 £10.50

£42 £39

£40.40 £37.40

£35.90 £32.90

£30.40 £27.40

£23.40 £20.40

£16.40 £13.40

£45.90 £42.90

Russell Watson*

£35

£28

£45

£37.90

£30.90

£47.90

The Carpenters Story*

£23

£21

£19

£25.90

£23.90

£21.90

The Magic of Motown*

£26

£28.90

Milton Jones*

£25

£27.90

The Chicago Blues Brothers*

£24

£21.50

£26.90

£24.40

£37.50

£29.50

£20

£42.50

£40.40

£32.40

£22.90

£45.40

Colin Fry

£19.50

£22.40

The Dreamboys*

£23.50

£26.40

£26

£28.90

The Illegal Eagles*

£25.50

£23

£28.40

£25.90

Jesus Christ Superstar

£39.50

£33.50

£27.50

£19.50

£15

£45

£43.40

£37.40

£31.40

£23.40

£17.90

£48.90

Inala

Kevin Bridges*

One Night of Queen*

£19.50

£22.40

And Then There Were None

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£35

£32.40

£27.90

£22.40

£37.90

Love Me Tender

£37

£27

£17

£47

£40.90

£30.90

£20.90

£50.90

That’ll Be The Day*

£25

£22.50

£27.90

£25.40

Jimmy Carr*

£26

£28.90

The Proclaimers*

£29.50

£32.40

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom

£16.50

£14.50

£18.40

£16.40

Shrek The Musical Tue - Thu Fri - Sun

£40 £45

£35 £40

£30 £35

£20 £25

£15 £20

£45 £49.50

£40 £45

£35 £40

£30 £35

£20 £25

£15 £20

£45 £49.50

£32

£25

£16

£10

£37.50

£34.90

£27.90

£18.90

£11.90

£40.40

£39.90

£36.90

£32.90

£24.90

£15.90

£45.90

£39.90

£36.90

£32.90

£24.90

£15.90

£45.90

£31 £31 £41

£26 £26 £36

£21 £21 £31

£10 £10 £26

£10

£36 £36 £46

£33.90 £33.90 £43.90

£28.90 £28.90 £38.90

£23.90 £23.90 £33.90

£11.90 £11.90 £28.90

£11.90

£38.90 £38.90 £48.90

The Glenn Miller Story

£37.50

£32.50

£27.50

£22.50

£17.50

£45

£41.40

£36.40

£31.40

£26.40

£21.40

£48.90

The Curious Incident

£29.50

£25

£19.50

£15

£10

£35

£32.40

£27.90

£22.40

£16.90

£11.90

£37.90

£60 £50

£50 £40

£35 £30

£30 £25

£25 £20

£75 £65

£64.90 £53.90

£53.90 £43.90

£38.90 £33.90

£33.90 £28.90

£28.90 £23.90

£79.90 £69.90

£28 £32.50

£25 £25

£22 £22

£16 £16

£12 £12

£32 £39.50

£30.90 £35.40

£27.90 £27.90

£24.90 £24.90

£18.90 £18.90

£13.90 £13.90

£34.90 £42.40

The Importance of Being Earnest Anything Goes English National Ballet Lest We Forget Romeo & Juliet Fri mat Romeo & Juliet Eves & Sat mat

Glyndebourne Don Pasquale eve & Entführung Don Pasquale mat & Saul Aladdin All perfs excl. below Sat 19 - Sat 26 Dec Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

£39.50

£33

£25.50

£20

£15.50

£46

£43.40

£36.90

£29.40

£23.90

£19.40

£49.90

The Bodyguard Mon - Thu Fri & Sat

£45 £49.50

£39.50 £42.50

£31 £34.50

£22.50 £25

£18.50 £20

£52.50 £57.50

£45 £49.50

£39.50 £42.50

£31 £34.50

£22.50 £25

£18.50 £20

£52.50 £57.50

£30 £35

£20 £25

£15 £15

£45 £50

£33.90 £38.90

£23.90 £28.90

£18.90 £18.90

£48.90 £53.90

Avenue Q Mon - Fri 5pm Fri 8.30pm & Sat

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£10 OFF

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*ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the Theatre Card price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to events at non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card price is valid until 30/09/2015. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com