New Theatre Oxford Spring - Summer 2013

THE SCOTTISH OPERA AND D’OYLY CARTE PRODUCTION OF

SUMMER 2013

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WELCOME

Welcome to our new season brochure, introducing our forthcoming programme of events, designed to provide entertainment for all tastes throughout Summer 2013.

We’re very excited to host several productions making their first visit to the New Theatre. July sees the arrival of an exciting new production of The Pirates of Penzance, brought to us by the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and Scottish Opera. The team behind last year’s hit Dreamboats and Petticoats return with another perfect feel-good summer musical: Save The Last Dance For Me. October sees The Mousetrap stop off in Oxford on its national tour. This is swiftly followed by the international award-winning production of West Side Story. This classic musical is filled with love, passion, and the most breathtaking choreography in musical theatre: I urge you not to miss it!

We have return visits from Oxford favourites Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Rocky Horror Show (celebrating its 40th anniversary with an all new production), along with Oxford Operatic Society’s latest production: the Rodgers

and Hammerstein classic The Sound of Music. Our friends Welsh National Opera are also returning with an exciting Autumn season. For those with young families, English National Ballet present My First Cinderella, an adapted version of the classic fairytale perfect for anyone aged 3 and up. Grandpa in my Pocket: Teamwork! offers the perfect family outing for the August bank holiday, with a piratethemed adventure sure to delight and entertain. We’ve also got ground-breaking Irish dance from Prodijig and some of the stars from Strictly Come Dancing taking to the floor with Strictly Confidential.

With return visits from comedians Reginald D Hunter, regular visitor Jimmy Carr and Jason Manford and a multitude of concerts including The Three Phantoms, Tubular Bells for Two, Simple Minds, OMD, Leona Lewis, and The Moody Blues we can guarantee that whatever weather the summer brings us, there will be a warm welcome at the New Theatre.

Finally, we’re delighted to announce not one, but two Christmas seasonal offerings.

Our festive family fun this year comes from Cats returning to Oxford after a 7 year absence.

Looking 12 months ahead, tickets are already available for Dirty Dancing - the record breaking tour based on the classic film.

To make sure you never miss a show, just supply us with your email address when you book

tickets and you’ll receive our monthly e-newsletter with details of new shows, offers and casting announcements.

Don’t forget to check out our fabulous offers for ATG Theatre Card members with half price tickets on many shows, discounts at the bar and offers with our local partner businesses, a Theatre Card can really make a difference when planning a night out. Please visit the website or ask at the box office for more information.

I hope you have an enjoyable experience at the New Theatre.

If you do have any feedback on any aspect of your visit, please let us know by either speaking to the Duty Manager when at the theatre or by emailing elizabethadlingtonNTO@ theambassadors.com

Elizabeth Adlington Area Theatre Manager

MY FIRST CINDERELLA

PRICE PROMISE

TUE 22 - SAT 26 OCT

Many shows at New Theatre Oxford are available from just £10, with great value seats now available throughout the auditorium. Speak to a sales advisor to find the right seat at the right price.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETY 5 STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 8 SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME

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GROUP BOOKING INFO

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GRANDPA IN MY POCKET

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 14 BLOOD BROTHERS

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THE MOUSETRAP

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WELSH NATIONAL OPERA

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WEST SIDE STORY

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CATS

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CONCERTS, COMEDY & VARIETY

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CONCERTS, COMEDY & DANCE

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CONCERTS & COMEDY

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DIRTY DANCING

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET AND ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL PRESENT

OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS ‘MY FIRST SLEEPING BEAUTY TURNS OUT TO BE A CLASS ACT’

‘THE CONFIDENCE AND PROFICIENCY OF SEASONED PROS’

THE TIMES (ON MY FIRST SLEEPING BEAUTY)

OXFORD TIMES INCLUDING

★★★★

Do-Re-Mi My Favourite Things Climb Ev’ry Mountain Edelweiss The Sound of Music

‘IT’S A CLEVER, INSTRUCTIVE AND ENTERTAINING DEVICE’

AND MANY MORE

DAILY EXPRESS

Oxford Operatic Society invites you to one of the most thrilling and inspirational stories ever told - one that has given rise to the world’s most beloved musical.

My First Cinderella tells everyone’s favourite rags-to-riches story in a beautifully adapted version for young audiences.

Cinderella is tormented by her spiteful stepsisters and longs to attend the Prince’s glamorous ball. Abandoned to an evening of drudgery, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother appears and transforms her into a glittering Princess who shall go to the ball.

Prokofiev’s ravishing score is accompanied with narration to ensure that everyone enjoys this classic fairy tale. My First Cinderella is choreographed by George Williamson, English National Ballet’s Associate Artist.

The My First series brings young audiences their first taste of ballet through the magic of fairytales, captivating music and beautiful dance. ENB2 features graduating dancers of outstanding potential from English National Ballet School in performances produced by English National Ballet.

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Supported by the Leverhulme Trust. Artwork by Mark Ruffle. Suitable for age 3+.

SAT 4 - SUN 5 MAY Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm Sun 11am & 3pm TICKETS £11 - £21 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (price A) Limited availability.

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Based on the life of Maria von Trapp, The Sound of Music tells the story of a high-spirited postulant, sent to serve as governess to the seven children of the widowed Captain von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the hearts of both the children and of the stern Captain. However, on returning from their honeymoon, they discover their beloved Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain’s immediate service in their Navy. The whole family must quickly escape over the mountains to Switzerland or face certain capture.

Oxford Operatic Society (The Producers, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast) return to the New Theatre stage with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most popular musical, with a cast of over 50 talented performers from Oxfordshire.

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TUE 28 MAY - SAT 1 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £17 - £23 ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (prices A - C) C G E F Details page 31

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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of R&H THEATRICALS of New York.

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STRICTLY SPECTACULAR

A SPECTACULAR TELLING OF A G&S CLASSIC THE SCOTTISH OPERA AND D’OYLY CARTE PRODUCTION OF

Gilbert and Sullivan as it’s meant to be - pure uncomplicated fun performed to the highest standards. This lavish new show from the producers of South Pacific brings together Scottish Opera and D’Oyly Carte for a hilarious romp through one of G&S’s finest scores. Bringing the humour bang up to date with a Python-esque twinkle, this show has everything you could want from a great night out.

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY

CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD Following the huge success of BBC One’s ratings-winning Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel Horwood’s brand new show, Strictly Confidential, will give theatre audiences the chance to get up close and personal with some of the stars of the show.

Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite will take fans on an intimate journey into their backgrounds and motivations live on stage, giving audiences a personal insight into what led them to their Strictly Come Dancing adventure.

The brand new show, written and directed by Revel Horwood, the country’s most notorious TV entertainment judge, will take fans on an epic journey told through music, song and breathtaking dance routines.

TUE 18 - WED 19 JUN Tue 7.30pm Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats available)

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A young man bound by an overactive sense of duty, a soft-hearted pirate king with a hopeless band of rogues at his side, a beautiful young girl, a very modern major-general and an ineffectual bevy of policemen. Add a plot hinging on the technicalities of having a birthday on the 29th of February and we’re just about there.

What could possibly go wrong?

Gilbert’s high speed patter is razor sharp and Sullivan’s score features the catchy tunes for which he is so well known. The fantastic cast includes a horde of fresh, young talent as well as G&S stars Steven Page as The Pirate King and Richard Suart as the Major-General.

With the orchestra of Scottish Opera, and a touring company of over 90, this is a spectacular telling of a G&S classic.

Sung in English with English supertitles

TUE 2 - SAT 6 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £39.50 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue eve, £10 off Wed - Fri (prices A- C & premium) SENIOR SPECIAL Best available seats £19.50 (Wed & Thu mats. Excluding premium seats) C G E F Details page 31

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‘BRILLIANT. IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS’SUNDAY TIMES

BILL KENWRIGHT

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

‘AMAZING ISN’T ADEQUATE ENOUGH A WORD TO DESCRIBE THIS WORK OF GENIUS. KILL FOR A TICKET’ CARDIFF POST

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‘A NIGHT TO REMEMBER’ LYRICS BY

MUSIC BY

TIM RICE

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

THE HERALD

‘JOSEPH RETURNS IN ALL ITS GLORY’ DAILY MAIL Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS THRILLED’

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‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE, GO, GO, GO, JO’

‘A TECHNICOLOR TRIUMPH’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

THE INDEPENDENT

DAILY MIRROR Joseph bursts on to the stage at the New Theatre so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

CHILDREN ALL TICKETS £13 (TUE - THU & FRI 5PM)

TUE 9 - SAT 13 JUL Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed - Thu mats 2.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm TICKETS £10 - £25 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Tue eve & Fri 5pm G E Details page 31

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FROM THE TEAM THAT CREATED DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS MEETS DIRTY DANCING IN AN ALL NEW ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MUSICAL!

‘A SHOW THAT HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES’ TELEGRAPH AND ARGUS

‘FULL OF CHARM, NOSTALGIA AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS’ THE HERALD

‘BURSTING WITH SENSATIONAL SONG AND DANCE NUMBERS’ THE EXPRESS FEATURING THE CLASSIC HITS OF POMUS & SHUMAN

A Teenager in Love Sweets for my Sweet His Latest Flame Here I Go Again Suspicion Save the Last Dance For Me

BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN

AND MANY MORE

From the team that brought you the huge success that is Dreamboats and Petticoats, Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the music and magic of the early 60s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ‘n’ Roll classic.

AS SEEN ON TV

ALBUM RE-RELEASE 2013 10

Featuring the unmistakable hits of Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman including; A Teenager in Love, Sweets for my Sweet, His Latest Flame, Viva Las Vegas, Save the Last Dance for Me and many more, this nostalgic, feel-good journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ’63.

For the first time without their parents, the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air Force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.

SENIOR SPECIAL £17 AT WED MAT (PRICE BAND B)

MON 22 - SAT 27 JUL Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Mon & Tue eves G F Details page 31

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COMES TO THE STAGE FOR THE FIRST TIME!

GROUPS

BRINGING A GROUP TO THE NEW THEATRE? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR GROUP DISCOUNTS AND SAVE MONEY! ■ Bring a Group of 10+ and save money on your tickets ■ Reserve now, pay later ■ Venue based staff ■ Avoid booking and transaction fees on most shows

Call Craig and Kelly on 0844 871 3040 or email us at oxfordgroups@ theambassadors.com to discuss bringing a group to the New Theatre Oxford.

The Groups Sales department is open Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 6pm.

■ Tickets posted out at no extra charge ■ Priority brochure and emails for

upcoming shows and events

‘A MAGICAL SHOW. PERFECT’ First ever Gra nd in my Pocket pa stage show!

NOTTINGHAM POST

THU 22 - SUN 25 AUG Thu 7pm, Fri 11am Sat 11am & 5pm Sun 11am & 3pm TICKETS £9.50 - £16 Sunnysands Pirate Horatio Heave Ho takes Jason and Jemima on a pirate adventure in search of treasure. But when things go wrong, it’s time for Grandpa to put on his shrinking cap and save the day. It’s Teamwork!

Group discounts are available on many shows at the New Theatre. Some shows may offer a special rate for School groups. A per ticket fee may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events. Please check before booking. On the booking information for each show, G shows that a Group Discount is available and E represents a School discount.

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A brand new story told by a young ensemble cast who bring all your favourite Sunnysands characters and places to life before your eyes. Imaginative and highly theatrical, children will fall in love with Grandpa in my Pocket all over again.

FAMILY TICKETS Weekdays 2 adults and 2 children £50. Weekend 2 adults and 2 children £55.

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By Mellie Buse and Jan Page. Based upon the television series Grandpa in my Pocket produced by Adastra Creative Limited. Photography by Robert Workman.

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‘STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’ EVENING STANDARD

OLIVER THORNTON (PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT) AS FRANK N FURTER

DIRECTED BY

CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE The all new 40th Anniversary production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original arrives in Oxford for fun, frolics and frivolity! Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life!

FURTHER CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED

STUDENT SPECIAL £15

(TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY)

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

HHHHH ‘IT ROCKS!

SIDE-SPLITTING, SAUCY AND HUGELY ENTERTAINING. A TRULY ENDURING AND ENDEARING MASTERPIECE’ DAILY STAR SUNDAY, JAN 2013

HHHH HHHH THE TIMES, JAN 2013

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DAILY TELEGRAPH, JAN 2013

Photo by Manuel Harlan featuring some previous cast members.

TUE 27 - SAT 31 AUG Tue - Thu eves 8pm Fri - Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Tue eve (prices A - C and premium) C G Details page 31

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THE LEGENDARY, SMASH HIT THRILLER CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER

SENIOR SPECIAL

SENIOR SPECIAL

BEST AVAILABLE £15 AT WED MAT

BEST AVAILABLE £15 AT WED MAT (PRICES B - C)

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

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award winning Blood Brothers, and Bill Kenwright’s production, having recently celebrated its 23rd phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME’.

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

(PRICES A - B)

A classic. A landmark. A legend.

The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, with a star cast to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this masterpiece here at the New Theatre.

MON 9 - SAT 14 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motives are finally revealed.

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In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

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www.MousetrapOnTour.com

TUE 8 - SAT 12 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night, £5 off Wed - Fri (prices A - C & premium) C G E Details page 31

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WELSH NATIONAL OPERA’S THE TUDORS

A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

CLUUNGBE LO

The Club Lounge is the perfect area to make your theatre experience even more special.

Add Club Lounge to your booking and relax in our exclusive private bar before the show, during the interval and post-show where you will receive a complimentary glass of chilled Prosecco for each person on arrival and post-show 18

TARY COMPLIMENROSECCO GLASS OF P AND ON ARRIVAL OFFEE C POST- SHOW YOUR CELEBRATE CASION SPECIAL OC WITH US

ST ALL FOR JURSON £15 PER PE RSON £10 PER PE EATRE FOR ATG TH ERS CARD MEMB

One infamous dynasty.

One composer.

Three great operas.

ANNA BOLENA A deeply touching portrayal of Anne Boleyn’s final days in the scheming court of Henry VIII.

coffee if required. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, or just want to make your visit memorable, the Club Lounge can enhance your theatre trip. Situated adjacent to the stalls bar, the Club Lounge is also available for private hire, corporate entertainment or group bookings.

MARIA STUARDA What would have happened had Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots met face to face? Find out in this riveting opera.

ROBERTO DEVEREUX To book Club Lounge: ATG TICKETS 0844 871 3020 atgtickets.com/oxford

TUE 15 - SAT 19 OCT Anna Bolena Wed 7pm Maria Stuarda Thu 7.15pm Roberto Devereux Fri 7.15pm Tosca Tue & Sat 7.15pm ON SALE MON 8 APR 10AM TICKETS £15 - £54 ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off (prices A- B if booked before Fri 26 Jul), £5 off (prices A - B if booked from Sat 27 Jul)

Elizabeth I tries to save her favourite the Earl of Essex but is the Queen’s grip on the throne slipping?

Explosive operatic drama.

C G E Details page 31

WNO also performs Tosca

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The Tudors is supported by a lead gift from Swansong Project Maria Stuarda is also supported by the WNO Friends and the WNO Idloes Owen Society

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THE INTERNATIONAL SELL-OUT HIT

★★★★

‘IF YOU BUY ONE THEATRE TICKET, MAKE IT THIS ONE’ OBSERVER

★★★★

‘THIS IS A SHOW THAT TRULY HAS IT ALL. BLAZINGLY UNDIMINISHED’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Based on a conception by Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins

With ground-breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, West Side Story changed the face of musical theatre for ever.

Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, this production of West Side Story has been described as ‘ONE OF THE TOWERING ACHIEVEMENTS OF MUSICAL THEATRE OF THE LAST CENTURY’ Guardian.

Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production of the classic musical, with Jerome Robbins original choreography, returns to the UK after international sell out success.

★★★★

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Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens

TUE 22 - SAT 26 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £45 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off (Tue eve, prices A- C and premium) AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE G E Details page 31

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‘PURRFECT

THE MEMORY RETURNS FOR CHRISTMAS

NOT TO BE MISSED’ METRO

Don’t miss Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary recordbreaking, smash-hit musical as it returns to the New Theatre for three weeks only during the festive season!

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

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

‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!’ DAILY EXPRESS 22 x

TM @ 1981 RUG LTD

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, Cats has enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world - now, this Christmas, you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon.

TUE 17 DEC 2013 SUN 5 JAN 2014 TICKETS £10 - £37.50 (Premium seats available)

FOR ATG THEATRE CARD OFFERS, GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND GENERAL CONCESSIONS - PLEASE ASK AT TIME OF BOOKING OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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COMEDY, CONCERTS & VARIETY

THE DREAMBOYS

OMD PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS

JIMMY CARR

FIT & FAMOUS TOUR WED 1 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £23.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off G

MON 6 MAY 8pm TICKETS £33.50

GAGGING ORDER TUE 14 MAY 8pm TICKETS £26

AUDITIONS THU 16 MAY Ages 8 - 11 years 4.30pm - 6.15pm Ages 12 - 18 years 6.45pm - 8.30pm

Over 18s only.

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are back on the road in support of their much-anticipated new album English Electric. The sound is more electro than ever, yet still unmistakably OMD with the huge soaring melodies and irrestistible lyrical hooks that fans have come to expect over the years. The new songs will undoubtedly blend seamlessly with the classics such as Enola Gay, Souvenir, Joan of Arc and Sailing on the Seven Seas which remain the mainstay of the band’s exciting and vibrant live show.

SHAOLIN WARRIORS

REGINALD D HUNTER

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

RETURN OF THE MASTER THU 9 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £17 - £24 ATG THEATRE CARD £4 off C F

IN THE MIDST OF CRACKERS SUN 12 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £23

FRI 17 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £23 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C

Following two previous sell-out tours of the UK and the release of his debut stand up DVD, Reginald D Hunter Live, Reginald - who is a popular guest on many of the UK’s best-loved TV shows including Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You - will be setting out to tour the country again in 2013 with his own unique blend of humour in a brand new show, Reginald D Hunter In The Midst Of Crackers.

If you saw the film Walk the Line then you will not want to miss this fantastic show! Roger Dean has been playing Cash most of his life, since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing the Tennessee Black Flat Top Box. With The Lazy Boys he perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash.

The legend’s music is in safe hands.

I’LL BE THERE - THE 2013 TOUR SAT 18 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £24.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G

If you’re looking for the very best girl’s night out in the UK, then look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action packed two hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more! After a massive sold out 2012 tour, The Dreamboys are back with a brand new show and tour for 2013.

The internationally acclaimed Shaolin Warriors are returning to the UK with a brand new show, Return of the Master before embarking on a world tour. This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu show continues the story of the warrior, and vividly depicts the rarely seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhist meditation and their rigorous martial arts training.

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ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET

Recommended age 16+.

Following a sell out date in February, Jimmy Carr adds a second performance. Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out - let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.

English Youth Ballet is offering an exciting opportunity for 100 boys and girls ages 8 - 18 years to perform in our critically acclaimed full-length ballet Swan Lake at the New Theatre Oxford for 3 performances from Fri 20 - Sat 21 Sep 2013.

Recommended age 16+. No group bookings.

Please arrive at the start time as the audition takes the full time. We advise registering prior to the audition but you may also attend on the day.

For further details please contact misslewis@englishyouthballet.co.uk or call 01689 856747

www.roger-dean.com

All-new for 2013! 36 back-to-back massive Motown hits, dazzling dance moves, glittering costumes and five-star performances authentically revive the style and sophistication of The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Jackson 5, and more. Just call its name, the Magic of Motown will be there. www.easytheatres.com

BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)

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CONCERTS, COMEDY AND DANCE THE HITS OF FREDDIE MERCURY AND QUEEN

THE DRIFTERS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

OUT OF THE BLUE

DIAMOND DYNASTY TOUR THU 6 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £26 ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off C

FRI 7 - SAT 8 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £16 ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G

2013 marks the 60th anniversary of The Drifters.

The Diamond Dynasty Tour features the current line up Pierre Herelle, Michael Williams, Ryan King and Carlton Powell who received gold discs from Sony for the first new recordings in over 30 years in 2012! www.theofficialdrifters.com

LIVE IN CONCERT Another One Bites The Dust • We Will Rock You Killer Queen • We Are The Champions Radio Ga Ga • Somebody To Love

Out of the Blue is Oxford University’s premier all-male a cappella group. Serving an unbeatable cocktail of hot harmonies and outrageous choreography, these fourteen sharp-suited singers provide a musical experience like no other. Their enjoyment is contagious, their musicality infectious, so hold onto your seats - this is a cappella like you’ve never heard before!

ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET PRESENTS

SWAN LAKE FRI 20 - SAT 21 SEP Fri 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £13 - £20 (Premium seats available) C G E ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off eves (prices A - B and premium) Limited availability. £15 at Sat mat (prices A - B and premium) This brand new production of Swan Lake promises to be a traditional production with emphasis on the rivalry between the evil black swan Odile and the beautiful but vulnerable white swan Odette.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY LIVE IN CONCERT THU 27 - SAT 29 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £27.50 (Premium seats available) C G ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Thu*, £5 off Fri - Sat* *(prices A - B & premium) This spectacular international tribute is one of the biggest Queen shows in the world today.

THREE PHANTOMS THU 13 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £22 - £30 (Premium seats available)

Starring Earl Carpenter, Matt Cammelle and Stephen John Davis, along with Rebecca Caine, and inspired by the musicals they have all been involved with, this unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon, the story of The Phantom of the Opera.

Three Phantoms is in no way connected with and/or approved/endorsed

by Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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MIKE OLDFIELD’S

TUBULAR BELLS ‘FOR TWO’ FRI 14 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £21 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G When Mike Oldfield released his 1973 masterpiece, Tubular Bells, it required more than 30 musicians to perform it. Now, 40 years on, performed by just two massively talented musicians, this thrilling show recreates the album on stage, in real time in a unique and compelling theatrical experience.

‘TRIUMPHANT’ THE TIMES

www.tubularbellsfortwo.com

Featuring an amazing cast of incredible dancers, sensational singers and a powerful rock band, this show blows the roof off as Queen’s biggest hits explode on to the stage in this breathtaking rock concert that has sold out concert arenas around the world.

Featuring all Queen’s classic anthems, this award winning show delivers every one of Freddie Mercury’s greatest hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, We are the Champions, We Will Rock You and more.

‘SENSATIONAL SINGERS, EXCELLENT DANCERS AND A FANTASTIC ROCK BAND. A SIZZLING PRODUCTION’ THE ARGUS

JASON MANFORD FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS MON 23 - TUE 24 SEP 8pm TICKETS £23.50 Everybody’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford, brings his brand-new tour to the New Theatre, featuring a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

Recommended age 16+.

BOOK NOW 0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)

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CONCERTS & COMEDY SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD FRI 4 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £25 Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain’s favourite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns with her outstanding 2013 nationwide tour. Often referred to as ‘psychic to the stars’, Sally’s unique theatrical experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened - as they say, seeing is believing!

Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

THU 26 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £21

MR BLUE SKY FRI 27 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £21

Roy Chubby Brown returns with his bluest show yet!

He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punchlines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. As politically incorrect as ever ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian! If easily offended please stay away!

40 years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. Re-live this fantastic music & take a magical trip down memory lane for 2 hours with The ELO Experience.

SIXTIES GOLD SUN 13 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50 - £30.50 For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate, and probably never to be repeated, line-up. Featuring Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, P.J. Proby, The Fortunes and finally, Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes.

AN EVENING WITH BRYAN FERRY SUN 3 NOV Doors 7pm TICKETS £36 - £66 Bryan Ferry is to embark on his first major UK tour since the Dylanesque tour in 2007. The tour will feature both his usual band and also The Bryan Ferry Orchestra. Bryan will be performing an eclectic selection of songs chosen from across his whole career to celebrate his 40 years as a singer and songwriter. He returns to the New Theatre in Oxford where he first performed with Roxy Music in July 1972.

Recommended age 18+.

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE MON 11 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £23.50 - £25.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (price A) C G

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS

ED BYRNE

HOW SWEET IT IS 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SAT 28 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £22.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G

ROARING FORTIES TUE 1 OCT 8pm TICKETS £23.50

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back by popular demand! Now in its 11th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first-class music together with the slickest choreography, and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

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A self-confessed miserable old git since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry, ‘I AM IN MY FORTIES. HEAR ME ROAR!’ Recommended age 12+

Back by popular demand - the must see 60s extravaganza. Original classics performed by The Marmalade, Herman’s Hermits, Chris Farlowe, Steve Ellis’ Love Affair. Hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers. With over 25 hits step back in time and relive the past during an evening true to the 60s when pop music was at its very best.

JOOLS HOLLAND SAT 16 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £36.50 Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return with their audience-pleasing, foot-stomping ‘big band’ sound. The special guest will be pop superstar Melanie C. With long time drummer Gilson Lavis, vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, and acclaimed trombonist Rico Rodriguez, Jools will perform tracks spanning his entire solo career, as well as songs from his latest album The Golden Age of Song.

BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)

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THE SMASH-HIT SHOW COMES TO OXFORD FOR CHRISTMAS 2014

SNEAK A PEEK BEHIND THE MAGIC!

BOOKING INFORMATION BOX OFFICE New Theatre, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG IN PERSON Visit the Box Office at the New Theatre Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm (30 minutes after the main act takes to the stage on event nights). Sundays and Public Holidays – open 2 hours before advertised performance time (or 1 hour before for perfs beginning at 11am or earlier)

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TELEPHONE BOOKINGS 0844 871 3020 Calls charged at national rate, subject to bkg/transaction fee.

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GROUPS 10+ HOTLINE 0844 871 3040 By phone Mon - Fri 9.30am - 6pm. Booking fee may apply on some shows. Please check before booking.

ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)

The New Theatre tours offer an exciting way to see the theatre from a truly unique perspective.

Tread the boards of our prestigious stage and experience what your favourite performers from stage, screen and the music world enjoy every time they visit.

www.dirtydancingontour.com

TUE 9 DEC 2014 SAT 3 JAN 2015 See website for performance schedule TICKETS £10 - £49.50 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Tue 9 Dec (Premium seats only)

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Tours start at 10.30am and last around one and a half hours. They take you on an exciting journey around the backstage areas, including our haunted dressing room, historic sub-stage revolve and, of course, on to our vast and momentous stage. Come to soak up the wonderful atmosphere of one of Oxford’s oldest and most revered theatres!

CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

C Seniors/Children/Students/

SAT 1 JUN THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Reg. Unemployed

SAT 27 JUL SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME

G Groups of 10 or more E Schools F Family

PRICES Adults £8 Concessions £6.50 Family (4 - 9 people) £6 per person Groups 10+ £5.50 per person Theatre Card Members £5 Tickets are available at the New Theatre Box Office, ATG Tickets 0844 871 3020 or online at www.atgtickets.com/oxford For bespoke tours please contact our Group Sales team directly on 01865 320770 or oxfordgroups@theambassadors.com to discuss details. We can tailor tours to suit any groups big or small, old or young.

Advance booking is essential. Ticket is for guided-tour only.

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This smash-hit sensation makes its first visit to Oxford for 4 weeks during Christmas 2014. Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing.

Featuring hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping I’ve Had The Time Of My Life!

POSTAL BOOKINGS State the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or Postal order. Mail to: The Box Office, New Theatre, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG. Cheques should be made payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues. Please also include on the back of the cheque the 16 digit card number and expiry date and issue number if there is one. Cheques must be received no less than 1 month prior to the performance date to allow payments to clear before the show.

Tickets will be printed and available for collection on the day of the performance.

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice.

Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. We can offer exchanges for a different performance of the same production, subject to availability.

We can only exchange tickets for the same value, or higher on payment of the difference. There will be a 10% exchange fee (free for ATG Theatre Card holders).

Terms and conditions apply.

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS For events marked this way a group rate applies. Group rates are available for parties of 10 people or more. Group rates do not always apply to each price band.

Not always available Friday and Saturday evenings. Different rates apply to some shows. Call the Groups Hotline for details.

Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected performances. For full details of the range of prices on offer please call the Groups Hotline on 0844 871 3040.

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.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL Services for patrons with disabilities.

For further information on our services and facilities including signed performances, captioned and audio described performances please call the Disability Hotline on 01865 320770 (Mon - Fri 9.30am-6pm or via email at access4alloxford@ theambassadors.com Coming into line with the Disability Equality Act of 2010, we have amended our accessible ticketing policy to ensure equality for all patrons. As of Mon 26 Sep 2011 patrons with access requirements will be offered the best seats available based upon: their choice of price bands and their access requirements. Our staff will always aim to meet a patron’s access requirements within the limitations of seat availability in the patron’s chosen price band. The theatre has space for 4 wheelchairs and 5 companions per performance. There is step-free access to the Box Office and main foyer and a wheelchair lift to take patrons to the wheelchair area of the stalls.

HEARING IMPAIRED The theatre has an infra-red system.

Headsets and loop necklaces available from the Duty Manager.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED For a large print version of this brochure, please contact the marketing department on 01865 320773.

VENUE IMPROVEMENTS The ticket price for certain shows may include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund.

GENERAL INFORMATION Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most

shows ATG TheatreCard members, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee-free. Please check with the Box Office or online when making your booking.The New Theatre reserves the right to make such alterations that become necessary. If you wish to comment on any aspect of your telephone or internet booking please call customer services on 0844 871 7627.

MEDIUM/THERAPIST/CLAIRVOYANT By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium/therapist/clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.

This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2.

ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York.

ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Macbeth, 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, Maurice’s Jubilee, 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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