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THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL
ST & E I X E S E H T L L I HHHH ST
T S E I N FUN H
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RICHARD O’BRIEN’S
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‘IT ROCKS!’
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
STARRING
DIANA VICKERS PAUL CATTERMOLE AS JANET
AS EDDIE/DR SCOTT
NORMAN PACE AS THE NARRATOR
LIAM TAMNE
WITH AS FRANK N FURTER DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Following a record-breaking worldwide tour, live cinema screening and television broadcasts around the world, Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again. 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! Be warned, this show has rude parts!
MON 25 - SAT 30 JUL Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm C
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‘A COLOURFUL AND CONTAGIOUS ROCK MUSICAL THE BEST OF ITS SORT SINCE JERSEY BOYS’ THE TIMES
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THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
Sunny Afternoon tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon and many more, this production fizzes with energy and is a fresh new ‘GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL’ (THE TIMES) that will make your spirits soar. With music and lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon’s faultless musicianship and brilliant songs come together for a moving portrayal of The Kinks’ amazing journey during the youthful, rebellious 1960s.
TWO MIDWEEK MATINEES Production photos by Kevin Cummins from current West End production
TUE 30 AUG - SAT 3 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C
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BREATHTAKING BALLROOM WITH TV STARS AND CELEBRITY DANCERS STARRING
JAY AND ALIONA TV’S DANCE CHAMPIONS 2015
WINNERS OF 2015 STRICTLY COME DANCING
JAY & ALIONA
SPECIAL GUEST MUCH LOVED DANCER FROM STRICTLY COME DANCING
ROBIN WINDSOR
The Smash Hit Dance Extravaganza
INTERNATIONAL DANCE CHAMPION AND STRICTLY COME DANCING STAR
ANYA GARNIS
TUE 6 - SAT 10 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm This spectacular dance show stars Strictly Come Dancing winners of the 2015 series, Jay and Aliona with TV dance stars and celebrity guests from the series. Keep Dancing features all of your favourite styles of dance in one fast paced, high energy show.
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With dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography, Keep Dancing is guaranteed to have you dancing into the night and having a FAB-U-LOUS time.
TANGO ■ WALTZ ■ CHA CHA CHA ■ SALSA AMERICAN SMOOTH ■ CHARLESTON ■ JIVE ■ SAMBA FOXTROT ■ PASO DOBLE ■ LINDY HOP ■ RUMBA 6
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Colin Ingram and Peter Kane present a Curve Production
Director NIKOLAI FOSTER Designer MATTHEW WRIGHT Music GRANT OLDING Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring Georgia May Foote (Runner-up Strictly Come Dancing, Coronation Street) as Holly. Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Awardwinning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with. With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany’s window.
MON 19 - SAT 24 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C
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An all new production of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy comes to Milton Keynes Theatre starring Alexandra Burke (X Factor, The Bodyguard). Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the smash hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around. Come and see the habits hit the road again and why this fabulous family friendly show has been seen by more than 6 million people worldwide.
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At matinee performances the role of ‘Deloris Van Cartier’ will be performed by Joanna Francis
MON 26 SEP - SAT 1 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C
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WINNER! UK THEATRE AWARD BEST TOURING PRODUCTION
ANDREW DUNN
JOE ABSOLOM
CHRIS FOUNTAIN
GARY LUCY
A British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose took the world by storm! Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy has adapted his smash hit film into an hilarious and heartfelt play that has not only been getting standing ovations every night, but also won the prestigious UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production. Featuring great songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should... drop absolutely everything and book today!
‘TERRIFIC’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘CHUFFING BRILLIANT’ DAILY MAIL ‘EVERY INCH A WHOPPING HIT’DAILY TELEGRAPH
LOUIS EMERICK
KAI OWEN
MON 3 - SAT 8 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm C
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‘YOU LEAVE FEELING LIKE YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD’
‘HAS THE AUDIENCE ON THEIR FEET’ OK! MAGAZINE
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
FEATURING THE CLASSIC HIT SONGS HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO ● ALMOST PARADISE ● LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY AND OF COURSE THE UNFORGETTABLE TITLE TRACK FOOTLOOSE 10
THE LEGENDARY 80s MUSICAL SENSATION RETURNS
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GARETH GATES
MAUREEN NOLAN
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AS VI MOORE
Kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose as the explosive rock ‘n’ roll musical sensation Footloose bursts onto the UK stage in a remastered show sure to get your toes tapping. Based on the 1980s hit film that took the world by storm, Footloose The Musical sizzles with the same spirit of youth, rebellion and romance.
MON 17 - SAT 22 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm FAMILY OFFER Available in bands A, B & C on all perfs (2 adults & 2 under 18s). Please enquire at time of booking.
City boy Ren thinks his life is over when he is forced to move to Bomont, an American rural backwater. But things are far worse than he could have ever imagined, as the town bans dancing. It isn’t long before Ren can’t resist breaking the rules, and he’s not alone.
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Starring Gareth Gates as Willard and Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore, enjoy the best in UK musical talent, cutting-edge choreography and classic hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear it for the Boy and the unforgettable title track, Footloose.
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LET THE MEMORY LIVE AGAIN
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns to Milton Keynes, following its sell-out run at the London Palladium. Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this ‘GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL’ (DAILY EXPRESS) is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball and comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse. With ‘TIMELESS MUSIC, SPECTACULAR SETS AND A SUPERB CAST’ (DAILY MIRROR), breathtaking choreography and of course the unforgettable Memory, Cats is a magical musical like no other. Let Cats thrill you once again, but don’t miss out on a seat act fast and book your tickets today!
‘IT’S STILL THE CAT’S WHISKERS’ THE TIMES
MON 24 - SAT 29 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm FAMILY OFFER Half price tickets for up to 2 children with every full price adult (max. 4 children per booking) Mon - Thu (A, B & C) C
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THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
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‘SUBLIME. WONDERFULLY FUNNY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Direct from a phenomenally successful, record-breaking run in London’s West End, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic. The show received universal critical acclaim following its London World Premiere and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced. Placing a classified advert in a music paper, Jimmy auditions a number of wannabes before finalising the new line up who he names The Commitments. The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself. Photos of previous cast
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DON GIOVANNI: BEHIND THE CURTAIN THE ESSENCE OF OPERA REVEALED
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ESCAPE TO A WORLD OF OPERA
A WEEK OF EXTRAORDINARY OPERA
DON GIOVANNI
MOZART’S Mozart’s irresistible dark comedy. Not many comic operas begin with a cold-blooded murder and end with the hero’s consignment to hell – but Don Giovanni swings restlessly between comedy and tragedy to startling effect.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
PUCCINI’S A new production of Puccini’s masterwork. Puccini loved to portray ‘great sorrows in little souls’, and never did he do so more stirringly than in Madama Butterfly. Derived from a true story of a Japanese geisha married and abandoned by an American sailor, Puccini’s work unfolds as a disastrous clash of East and West. PAUL RISSMANN PRESENTS
DON GIOVANNI: BEHIND THE CURTAIN This exclusive event has been specially created for Tour 2016 to provide a behind-the-scenes exploration of how an opera is staged, while at the same time demystifying opera itself with an inspirational look at Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Whether you are completely new to opera or simply curious to find out more, Don Giovanni: Behind the Curtain will give you a fascinating insight into the magical alchemy of opera.
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The Glyndebourne Tour is supported by Arts Council England. *Not available online. Above left: Madama Butterfly akg-images. Above right: Don Giovanni Bill Cooper
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PRIOR TO THE WEST END
‘AS FUNNY AS ANYTHING AYCKBOURN HAS EVER WRITTEN’ THE TIMES
‘CLICKS AND FIZZES TO THE VERY END’ DAILY MAIL
Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents ROBERT POWELL and LIZA GODDARD in
‘TWO HOURS OF CONTINUOUS LAUGHTER’ THE GUARDIAN
A comedy by ALAN AYCKBOURN Directed by ROBIN HERFORD Designed by PETER MCKINTOSH Greg only met Ginny a month ago, but has already made up his mind that she’s the girl for him. When she tells him that she’s going to visit her parents, he decides this is the moment to ask her father for his daughter’s hand. Discovering a scribbled address, he follows her to Buckinghamshire where he finds Philip and Sheila enjoying a peaceful Sunday morning breakfast in the garden, but the only thing is – they’re not Ginny’s parents! Beautifully crafted, wonderfully funny and charmingly English, Relatively Speaking was Alan Ayckbourn’s first great West End success and turned him into a household name. Robert Powell (Single Spies, Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, King Charles III) and Liza Goddard (Doctor Who, Bergerac) lead a cast directed by Robin Herford, whose numerous credits include Ayckbourn’s Bedroom Farce and Season’s Greetings, and the phenomenally successful The Woman in Black, now celebrating its 25th year in the West End.
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THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET FOR ALL THE FAMILY
‘CHRISTMAS-CARD PERFECT’ THE GUARDIAN
‘ONE OF THE BEST NUTCRACKERS AROUND’ THE DAILY EXPRESS
Creative
NUTCRACKER Over 100 dancers and musicians bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score played live. On a sparkling Christmas Eve in a frost-dusted Edwardian London, Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger. As the air grows colder, Clara and her valiant Nutcracker take a hot air balloon ride across London to the glistening Land of Snow where her adventure really begins. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is an unforgettable Christmas treat.
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‘DAZZLING’
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THE PURR-FECT FAMILY PANTOMIME
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Pack up your knapsacks, lace up your boots and join us in Milton Keynes this festive season for another spectacular, traditional family pantomime from First Family Entertainment!
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Leading the cast in the tale of Dick Whittington is Samantha Womack, EastEnders’ feisty Ronnie Mitchell, who’ll be swarming the streets of London with her rodent friends as the evil Queen Rat. Keep an eye out for further cast announcements soon!
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Dick Whittington and his trusty cat Tommy arrive in London seeking their fortune, but find the streets aren’t really paved with gold. After meeting Alice Fitzwarren, a merchant’s daughter, and taking a job for her father, things are looking up. But the evil Queen Rat has other ideas! Will Dick Whittington find his fortune? Will good conquer evil or will Queen Rat succeed in stopping the course of true love? Do paws beat claws?
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BROADWAY’S AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY BROADWAY’S WINNER OF BEST MUSICAL ‘A THOROUGHLY FEEL-GOOD, JOYOUS ROMP... PERFECT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ THE EXAMINER
‘TAPPING FEET, GLITZY SETS AND COSTUMES, HAPPY-EVER-AFTERS AND SMILES FOR DAYS’ VARIETY (Quotes for original Broadway production)
TUE 24 - SAT 28 JAN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm FAMILY OFFER Half price tickets for up to 2 children with every full price adult
The winner of six Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the 1967 Academy Award-winning film, taking you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’ including a flapper named Millie Dillmount were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce and rewriting the rules of love. From explosive tap numbers to a ‘Fred and Ginger’ dance routine on a window ledge, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a brilliantly funny and entertaining show for all the family.
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THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THE NO.1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR
MATTHEW BOURNE/ NEW ADVENTURES
THREE MURDERS ONE SUSPECT NO PROOF
Following the huge sell-out success of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to Milton Keynes with the world premiere production of Not Dead Enough. On the night Brian Bishop murdered his wife, he was sixty miles away, asleep in bed. At least that’s what he claims. But as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace continues to deal with the mysterious disappearance of his own wife, he starts to dig a little deeper into the chilling murder case and it soon becomes clear that love can be a dangerous thing.
★★★★★ ‘PETER JAMES KNOWS HOW TO PEN A GREAT CRIME NOVEL AND THIS PLAY REALLY HITS THE SPOT’ THE LATEST ON THE PERFECT MURDER
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Matthew Bourne’s magical new adaptation of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a new score arranged by Terry Davies using the music of golden-age Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann and sumptuous designs of Lez Brotherston, Paule Constable and Paul Groothuis. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences; The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart. TUE 14 - SAT 18 FEB Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C
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Hot on the heels of a record-breaking, critically acclaimed West End run this ‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE’ (THE SUNDAY TIMES) new production of Funny Girl is now coming to Milton Keynes.
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Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. This ‘EXHILARATING’ (THE INDEPENDENT) musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star.
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Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘PHENOMENAL’ (THE TELEGRAPH) production when it comes to Milton Keynes Theatre for one week only in 2017.
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TUE 28 FEB - SAT 4 MAR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
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OLIVIER AWARD WINNER! BEST NEW COMEDY
WNO SPRING 2017 LOVE’S POISONED CHALICE
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‘I FEARED I WAS GOING TO HYPERVENTILATE’ DAILY MAIL
Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning West End smash hit comedy. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! As the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue!
‘THE FUNNIEST SHOW WE’VE SEEN! IF YOU CAN GET A TICKET GO!’ ANT & DEC
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This season sees WNO on more traditional ground with revivals of exquisite masterpieces La bohème and Madam Butterfly, but with a really unknown gem thrown into the mixture, Frank Martin’s touching and eloquent re-telling of the Tristan and Isolde story, Le Vin herbé.
TUE 21 - SAT 25 MAR Le Vin herbé Tue 7.15pm La bohème Wed & Thu 7.15pm Madam Butterfly Fri & Sat 7.15pm AGES 16 - 30 TICKETS £5 per ticket for 16 – 30s in selected areas on all perfs. Must be booked in person at the Box Office with proof of age ID. Subject to availability. C
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THE SPECTACULAR DANCE PHENOMENON RETURNS
AN ALL NEW PRODUCTION
THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
Following phenomenal global success in 2015, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is back! Featuring new staging, cutting edge technology, new costumes and choreography, new music by composer Gerard Fahy, world champion acrobats and 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers all directed by Michael Flatley, the show thrills audiences! TUE 4 - SUN 9 APR Tue - Sun eves 8pm Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm C
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Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience: Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the recordbreaking musical is even better than before in this all new production. MON 24 - SAT 29 APR Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm C
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Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. 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. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now the party comes to Milton Keynes, 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!
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‘ABBA-SOLUTELY FANTASTIC!’ BIRMINGHAM WHAT’S ON
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‘THE SUNNIEST OF ALL MUSICALS, IT PROVIDES NEW PLEASURES EVERY TIME’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
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TIME MAGAZINE
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY
Charlotte Brontë DEVISED BY THE COMPANY
★★★★★ ‘THEATRE AT ITS MOST IMAGINATIVE’
A NEW PLAY BY
BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY
SIMON STEPHENS
MARK HADDON
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This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic, directed by Sally Cookson. A bold production uncovering one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms, as Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal.
★★★★
‘A FRESH, EXCITING AND ENDLESSLY INVENTIVE PRODUCTION’ EVENING STANDARD
MON 10 - SAT 15 JUL 2017 Mon - Sat eves 7.15pm Wed & Sat mats 2pm C
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Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards and five 2015 Tony awards, the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed production returns. This smash hit play based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, will thrill new audiences on its much anticipated return.
★★★★★ EVENING STANDARD MAIL ON SUNDAY SUNDAY TELEGRAPH SUNDAY EXPRESS INDEPENDENT DAILY MAIL THE TIMES
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AUTUMN 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS SUN 4 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A & B) TICKETS FROM £22* £24.90 online/phone C G The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour! Featuring the very best in Blues, Motown, Soul & Comedy from both Blues Brothers movies, including classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more. Now with an elaborate new stage production including a 9-piece band, this show is definitely not to be missed! ‘HIGHLY CHARGED, FUN AND INFECTIOUS!’ THE STAGE
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA SUN 11 SEP 3pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A & B) TICKETS FROM £19* £21.90 online/phone C G Ray McVay invites you to experience a ‘feel for the forties’ as the world’s greatest Big Band is joined by the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders, vocals of Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter, Lindy Hop dance moves from the Swing Time Jivers, and the Polka Dot Dolls singing the songs of the Andrews Sisters.
PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE TUE 13 SEP 1pm & 4pm WED 14 SEP 10am & 1pm TICKETS FROM £15.25 £17.15 online/phone C G FAMILY OFFER Family ticket for 4 (max. 2 adults) £60 £67.60 online/phone (A) Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Milton Keynes in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers! ‘A ROLLICKING, ALL SINGING, DANCING INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
★★★★★ ’A TREAT FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE’S EYES AND EARS’ DAILY EXPRESS www.peppapiglive.com
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AUTUMN 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS THE ILLEGAL EAGLES THU 15 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A & B) TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone C G The world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the band’s definitive sound has won mass audience acclaim. Featuring classics Hotel California, Take it Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes and many more including a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey.
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS WITH LEE MEMPHIS KING FRI 16 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off (A) TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone C Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute, celebrating the epic career of this musical legend. Accompanied by his world class orchestra and singers, and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled and spend one night with Elvis.
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS SAT 17 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off (A & B) TICKETS FROM £20* £22.90 online/phone C G The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back! This stunning 100% live show with first class music, slick choreography and an amazing band will have you Dancing on the Ceiling with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five and many more.
DES O’CONNOR & JIMMY TARBUCK SUN 2 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27.75* £30.65 online/phone Two legends of television, show business and of the Royal Variety Performance come together, accompanied by music and video to reminisce and entertain for one night only! In October 2015, Des and Jimmy performed on stage together for the very first time, with The Guardian describing it as ‘A NIGHT OF THEATRICAL HISTORY’.
SING-A-LONG-A GREASE SUN 16 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £15* £16.90 online/phone C G The sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. A host will lead a vocal warm up and show you how to use your magic moments fun packs, then sing and dance along to the lyrics as shown on the screen. Fancy dress is encouraged and full audience participation essential. www.singalonga.net
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ADAM HILLS CLOWN HEART SUN 30 OCT 8pm TICKETS FROM £22.25* £25.15 online/phone Adam Hills has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK, with 15 solo shows that have toured internationally. His combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive numerous awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the world. ‘A TOUR DE FORCE’ TELEGRAPH
THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS 2016 SUN 13 NOV 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A & B) TICKETS FROM £23.50* £26.40 online/phone C G Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit, get ready to party as the UK’s most popular rock ‘n’ roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy! ‘THE BEST ROCK & ROLL SHOW ON THE ROAD!’ TIME OUT
BOWIE EXPERIENCE MON 28 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27.50* EARLY BIRD OFFER £5.50 off per ticket when booked by Wed 31 Aug Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance. The world’s No. 1 celebration of David Bowie is a must-see for all Bowie fans and those absolute beginners out there.
TUE 29 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £31.25* £34.15 online/phone Taking audiences on a dazzling journey through space and time, whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all. Get up close and personal with the man himself, in this live interview hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince.
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PSYCHIC SALLY CALL ME PSYCHIC WED 30 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25* £27.90 online/phone The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet Call Me Psychic. Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her 8th year on the road. This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment
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Theatre Workshops PEPPA PIG FAMILY WORKSHOPS TUE 13 & WED 14 SEP 11am - 12pm £4pp (incl adults) CATS THEMED HALF TERM MUSICAL THEATRE COURSE MON 24 - WED 26 OCT 10am - 5pm daily (Ages 12 – 16) £90pp HALLOWEEN THEATRICAL MAKE-UP WORKSHOPS SAT 22 OCT 1.15 - 4.15pm (Ages 12 - 16) 5 - 8pm (Ages 16+) £15pp ENB - NUTCRACKER YOUTH BALLET WORKSHOP SAT 26 NOV 9.30 - 11am (Ages 11 - 13) £12pp ENB - NUTCRACKER FAMILY ART & DESIGN WORKSHOP SAT 26 NOV 11.30am – 12.30pm (Ages 5 – 10 + adult) £30, £10 for additional places PANTO PUPPET ADVENTURE SAT 10 DEC 10.15 – 11.45am (Ages 4 – 10 + adult) £5pp
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PANTO PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP SAT 10 DEC 12.30 – 1.30pm (Ages 7 – 11) £10pp DICK WHITTINGTON: BEHIND THE SCENES SAT 17 DEC 10 – 10.45am (Ages 5+ with accompanying adult) £8pp DICK WHITTINGTON FAMILY FUN WORKSHOP SAT 7 JAN 10.15 – 11.45am (Ages 4 – 10 + adult) £5pp
theatre Classes ADULT ACTING MASTER CLASSES MONTHLY THU 7 - 9pm (Ages 18+) £15pp BEGINNERS BALLET MON 6 - 7pm (Ages 18+) INTERMEDIATE BALLET MON 7 - 8.30pm (Ages 18+) YOUTH THEATRE TUE - WED eves (Ages 4 - 18) MINI TAPPERS FRI 4.15 - 5pm (Ages 4 - 8) TAP DANCE (Ages 18+) FRI 2.30 - 3.30pm or 6 - 7pm
For further information or to book for a Creative Learning event, please email mkcreative@theambassadors.com or visit atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes to book Theatre Workshops.
DANCE FIT THU 5.30-6.15pm (Ages 18+) MUSICAL THEATRE FRI 5 - 6pm (Ages 8 - 12) PRIMARY BALLET SAT 10.15 - 11.15am (Ages 3 - 7) STREET DANCE SAT 11.30am - 12.30pm (Ages 5 - 10)
schools We offer show related workshops alongside all productions, as well as educational theatre workshops which can be tailored to all key stages and abilities. A sample of some of the workshops we can deliver include: Shakespeare Made Simple, Scriptwriting, Drama & Improvisation, Brecht, Stanislavski, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, Poetry, Directing, Puppetry, Dance, Theatrical Make-up and Circus Skills. BEHIND THE SCENES DAYS We give students the chance to see behind the scenes with a backstage tour and three theatre workshops of your choice. FRIDAYS (subject to availability) 40+ students £15pp 60+ students £10pp (max 80)
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JOIN US IN THE SPOTLIGHTBANNER MILTON KEYNES THEATRE IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND SUCCESSFUL VENUES ON THE NATIONAL TOURING CIRCUIT. Managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the global leader in live theatre, we sit in the heart of Milton Keynes and last year attracted in excess of 400,000 people through our doors. With 50 weeks of programming a year including Glyndebourne, English National Ballet, large scale musicals and the best of touring drama, last year we printed 510,000 seasonal brochures and approximately 73,000 show programmes. Our annual pantomime sold 80,000 seats over 65 performances and 21,000 people travelled to MKT to see The Bodyguard - The Musical over 10 days in April. With a core audience drawn from Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire and the large scale productions attracting customers from Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire and Berkshire, becoming a Corporate Partner with Milton Keynes Theatre exposes your brand to our broad and diverse audience and gives you exclusive access to a versatile range of marketing opportunities. In addition to targeted marketing, our Corporate Partners have access to the best seats in the house, VIP hospitality and a number of bespoke benefits which they may use to entertain clients, incentivise staff or reward customers. To find out how your company can share the spotlight with us, contact our Development Manager, Linda Davies on 01908 547641 or email lindadavies@theambassadors.com
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BOOKING INFORMATION MILTON KEYNES THEATRE Marlborough Gate Central Milton Keynes MK9 3NZ GENERAL ENQUIRIES 01908 547500 (Tickets cannot be booked on this number.) BOX OFFICE 0844 871 7652 (bkg fee) Calls cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. TELEPHONE SALES Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm Box Office opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays. Calls are charged at national rate (charges may vary according to service provider). Ticket reservations cannot be made over the phone or online. BOOK ONLINE (bkg fee) www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes COUNTER SERVICE (Bkg fees may apply) Mon - Sat 10am until 15mins after last performance commences, closing at 6pm when there is no evening performance. Sundays open from 1hr 30mins prior to the first show, closing 15mins after the last performance commences. BOOKING BY POST Cheques are payable to ATG London Ltd, please include a SAE for return of tickets or add 50p onto your payment. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery of theatre tickets. 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.) VENUE IMPROVEMENTS Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to Milton Keynes Theatre venue improvements. 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. 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. GROUPS & SCHOOLS Group Sales 01908 547609 groupsales@theambassadors.com Mon 10am-5.30pm, Tue-Fri 9am-5.30pm G GROUPS & SCHOOL DISCOUNTS n
For events marked in this way, special groups and schools discounts may apply. For most productions, groups discounts apply to price bands A & B only and are not available Fri & Sat eves. Special rates may also be available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected performances. Call Groups Sales for details.
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For events marked this way, under 16, full time student, registered unemployed and senior citizen discounts may apply. For most productions, concessions apply to price bands A, B & C only and are not available on Fri & Sat eves. Call Box Office for details. Children under 5 will not be admitted except for family shows. A family ticket is for four people, maximum two adults. Call Box Office for details. Family tickets are available on selected performances only.
All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the duty manager. Only one discount is available per ticket. EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Access bookings 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee) Calls cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. BOX OFFICE MINICOM For our deaf and hard of hearing patrons, please use Text Relay, which is a free service. (You pay only for the call to the venue at up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.) 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone users). For further info please log on to www.relay.org For events marked with the following icons, the relevant access performance is offered: Audio described performance Captioned performance Relaxed performance Signed performance Touch tour For more information, visit atgtickets.com/ access. To receive notification of the latest access performances, please email mkcreative@theambassadors.com. HEARING IMPAIRED The theatre has an infra-red system. Headsets and Loop necklaces are available. Please ask a member of staff upon arrival. 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.
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 LTD 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 45 venues in Britain, the US and Australia. ATG is among the most prolific and internationally recognised award-winning theatre producers in the world with co-productions in the UK, New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s portfolio of West End theatres includes the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 and 2. In the US, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre and the Hudson Theatre on Broadway and ACE Theatrical Group (ACE), and in Australia ATG is leaseholder of and manages the Theatre Royal, Sydney, ATG’s first theatre in the Asia Pacific region. ATG has regional theatres in Aylesbury, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Edinburgh, Folkestone, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Richmond, Southport, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Torquay, Wimbledon, Woking and York. ATG currently has offices in London, New York, Sydney, Mannheim and Cologne. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Spoils, Dr Faustus, The End of Longing, The Maids, The Ruling Class, Oresteia, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Inala, Love Me Tender, Macbeth, The Hothouse, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, South Pacific, All New People, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls. ATG has various production company initiatives/partnerships including Jerry Mitchell Productions, Theatre Royal Brighton Productions and Jamie Lloyd Productions. ATG also owns family entertainment and pantomime company, First Family Entertainment (FFE). ATG has a group partner company Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP), a West End and Broadway production company responsible for some of the most successful theatre productions in London and on Broadway in recent years. ATG is the majority shareholder of BB Group, a leading producer and promoter of premium live entertainment in Europe with a particular strength in touring musicals and dance productions throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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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. Prices are flexible rather than fixed. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. For current prices always visit our website. Due to the varying nature of our shows, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.
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