New alexandra theatre brochure autumn 2015 by ATG Tickets

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I am delighted to present our Autumn Season Brochure, which includes a fantastic array of West End musicals, top quality drama, opera and an eclectic mix of one night shows. Opening our season is the new musical Love Me Tender inspired by and featuring Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, so get your quiffs in shape and prepare to get All Shook Up! It’s back - the West End and Broadway smash-hit Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical returns in October starring Jason Donovan to take us all on a bus ride to the heart of fabulous. Guys and Dolls comes to the New Alex prior to a London season with the tale of New York gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers - so don’t leave it to lady luck, get your tickets now! We’re off to the ‘60s this Christmas when Hairspray arrives in town, so let your hair down and ready your dancing feet for this smash-hit musical comedy with an all-star cast. Alongside these great musicals, we continue to offer something for everyone with a diverse offering of special events including Sing-a-long-a Frozen, Paddy McGuinness, Milton Jones, Diversity and Pam Ann. Over the last couple of years we have been investing heavily in our historic theatre to ensure that we can continue to offer you a World Class theatre experience. See page 24 for details and a glimpse of what’s to come over the Summer. Our Ambassador Lounge, which was introduced last December, is proving very popular with audiences. To add a special touch to your next visit make sure you book yourself in for an exclusive VIP experience with us. I look forward to welcoming you back to the New Alexandra Theatre soon.

Andrew Lister General Manager

DIARY JULY INALA

MON 27 - WED 29 JUL

AUGUST STAGE EXPERIENCE PRESENTS 42ND STREET

PADDY MCGUINNESS

ONE NIGHT OF ROCK

MILTON JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DAFT

ABBA MANIA

THU 29 & FRI 30 OCT

SAT 31 OCT

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN

NOVEMBER OLIVER SAMUELS: DIVORCE PAPERS

FRI 21 AUG

SUN 1 NOV

LOVE ME TENDER

THE PROCLAIMERS

MON 24 - SAT 29 AUG

SUN 8 NOV SOLD OUT

SEPTEMBER KEITH BARRY - BRAIN HACKER

JIM DAVIDSON: CHARLTON NIL

WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE

THU 12 NOV

WED 12 - SAT 15 AUG

SAT 19 SEP

TUE 10 NOV

VAMPIRES ROCK: GHOST TRAIN

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE

DIVERSITY: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

WED 23 SEP

FRI 13 - SUN 15 NOV

NIGHTS ON BROADWAY THE BEE GEES’ STORY

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

THU 24 SEP

TUE 17 NOV

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

FRI 25 SEP

WED 18 NOV

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

PAM ANN - QUEEN OF THE SKY

SAT 26 SEP

THU 19 NOV

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE

MON 28 SEP - SAT 3 OCT

SAT 21 & SUN 22 NOV

OCTOBER WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

GUYS AND DOLLS

TUE 22 SEP

TUE 24 NOV - SAT 5 DEC

MISTER MAKER LIVE

DECEMBER GANGSTA GRANNY

FRI 9 & SAT 10 OCT

MON 7 - SAT 12 DEC

CARMEN

HAIRSPRAY

SUN 18 OCT

MON 14 DEC - SAT 2 JAN

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL

JANUARY THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

TUE 20 - SAT 24 OCT

THU 14 JAN

ALL STAR ‘60S

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

TUE 27 OCT

FRI 15 JAN

SOUL LEGENDS

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

THU 8 OCT

WED 28 OCT

SAT 16 JAN

FRI 22 JAN

SAT 23 JAN

ROCKY HORROR SHOW MON 25 - SAT 30 JAN

FEBRUARY TOSCA

SUN 28 FEB

MARCH THE ELO EXPERIENCE THU 3 MAR

THE DRIFTERS FRI 4 MAR

THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE SAT 5 MAR

CIRCUS OF HORRORS SUN 6 MAR

THRILLER LIVE

MON 7 - SAT 12 MAR

APRIL BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S MON 18 - SAT 23 APR

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY SUN 24 APR

JUNE GANGSTA GRANNY

MON 27 JUN - SAT 2 JUL

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN CHORAL LEGENDS LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

★★★★

‘A MASSIVE HIT’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

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

★★★★

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

SOLD OUT AT LONDON’S SADLER’S WELLS 2014 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.

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Photographer credit: Giulietta Verdon-Roe

MON 27 - WED 29 JUL 7.30pm STUDENT OFFER £15 tickets (C) (£16.90 online or by phone) Limited Availability G S F Details page 31 TICKETS DATES FROM £20 £22.90 online/phone Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Online and phone bookings also carry Wed & Satfeemats a transaction of £4 2.30pm (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

ATG THEATRE CARD Discounts Discounts VENUE DISCOUNT E Discounts £3.50 off (A & B) Discounts Limited Availability G F S Details page XX atgtickets.com/theatrecard

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BRINGING BROADWAY TO BIRMINGHAM

Music by Harry Warren. Lyrics by Al Dubin, Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble Based on the Novel by Bradford Ropes, Direction & Dance by Gower Champion Originally Produced on Broadway by David Merrick An amateur performance by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York.

★★★★

‘WHAT A TRIUMPH’

BIRMINGHAM MAIL ON FOOTLOOSE 2014 Take a trip back to the Golden Age of musical theatre when 42nd Street tap dances onto the New Alexandra Theatre stage this summer. Set during the height of the Great Depression, this timeless and inspiring musical charts the meteoric rise of Peggy Sawyer, from chorus line newcomer to Broadway leading lady. Featuring spectacular dance scenes and classic hits including We’re in the Money, Shuffle off to Buffalo and I Only Have Eyes For You, 42nd Street is a glamorous and uplifting celebration of hard work, big dreams and pure theatrical razzamatazz. Following the phenomenal success of Footloose in 2014, New Alexandra Theatre’s annual Stage Experience is back to showcase outstanding West Midlands talent in a major production of this classic Broadway Musical. So come and meet those dancing feet at the New Alex this August when the Midlands’ talented young stars of tomorrow bring the bright lights of Broadway to Birmingham. YOU’RE GOING OUT THERE A YOUNGSTER, BUT YOU’VE GOT TO COME BACK A STAR! Images from a previous cast

★★★★

‘THE END PRODUCT IS REMARKABLE’ BIRMINGHAM MAIL

WED 12 - SAT 15 AUG Wed - Sat 7pm. Sat 2pm C O G Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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From the producers of Hairspray, Midnight Tango and West Side Story 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.

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MON 24 - SAT 29 AUG Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm MIDWEEK MATINEE OVER 60S/STUDENT OFFER £19 tickets Wed 2.30pm (A) (£22.90 online or by phone)

C O G S Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £12 £14.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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WHATSONSTAGE.COM

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CELEBRATING THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATION’S FAVOURITE MOVIE BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS A NEW STAGE PRODUCTION INSPIRED BY THE CLASSIC MOVIE BASED ON THE SHORT NOVEL BY

STEPHEN KING ADAPTED BY OWEN O’NEILL AND DAVE JOHNS

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED FEAR WILL HOLD YOU PRISONER

HOPE CAN SET YOU FREE

Despite protests of innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red and things take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched. Regularly voted the nation’s number one movie of all time starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, Stephen King’s classic story takes to the stage in a new production which examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security penitentiary.

Age recommendation 12+

MON 28 SEP - SAT 3 OCT Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm C O G S Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £11 £12.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE!

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER

TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, FULL ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero, CBeebies’ Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour! Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes! Yes, you’ll be able to share the fun with Mister Maker’s colourful all-dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too! This show is tons of arty fun for all the family! Mini Makers, get ready to make some amazing arty creations and book your tickets today! ‘This is our first ever Mister Maker theatre tour and I am so excited! We’ll be singing, dancing and making some amazing arty creations. I can’t wait to share the fun with all my Mini Makers across the UK, so join me, Circle, Triangle, Square and Rectangle for a real arty adventure... and get ready to make some noise!’

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

PUCCINI TOSCA A magnificent new set with towering marble pillars and fabulous costumes, featuring a boy’s choir and shepherd’s boy solo - lust, torture, love and death.

‘BRILLIANTLY SUNG’ THE TIMES CARMEN SUN 18 OCT 7.30pm TOSCA SUN 28 FEB 7.30pm C O G S Details page 31 PACKAGE DEALS* Book for both operas and save 15% (Prem, A - C) *Available in person or over the phone

FRI 9 & SAT 10 OCT Fri 4pm, Sat 10am, 1pm & 4pm

TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone

CHILDREN £12 tickets

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(£13.90 online or by phone)

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Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, returns to Birmingham due to overwhelming popular demand - starring Jason Donovan as Tick! Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous! Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING. INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★ ‘INGENIOUS. SPECTACULAR. A BIG HIT MUSICAL’ EVENING STANDARD Photographs of UK tour by Paul Coltas

TUE 20 - SAT 24 OCT Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm STUDENT STANDBY £21.25 best available seats from 12 noon on the day CAPTIONED PERF Thu 22 Oct 7.30pm C O G A Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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WE OFFER OUR GROUP BOOKERS A HUGE RANGE OF BENEFITS A DEDICATED PHONE LINE ■ PRIORITY NOTIFICATION OF NEW SHOWS, WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BOOKING PERIOD ■ INVITES TO LAUNCHES AND PREVIEWS ■ RESERVE NOW, PAY LATER ■ NO BOOKING FEES, WITH TICKETS POSTED FREE TO YOUR DOOR ■ GROUP SALES TEAM BASED AT THE THEATRE ■ GROUP SAVINGS ON THE MAJORITY OF SHOWS ■ RESERVATIONS CAN BE EASILY CHANGED OR CANCELLED FOR FREE ■ RESERVE MORE THAN ONE SHOW AT A TIME ■

‘I HAVE BEEN DOING GROUP BOOKINGS WITH THE NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE FOR MANY YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS FOUND THE STAFF TO BE HELPFUL WHEN I HAVE TELEPHONED AND BOOKED MY TICKETS’ LYNDA ROBINSON

‘I WOULD RECOMMEND THE NEW ALEXANDRA’S GROUP SERVICE. IT IS EASY TO USE AND THE STAFF ARE HELPFUL. WE ALWAYS GET VERY GOOD SEATS AT A REASONABLE PRICE’ SHARON BLACKWELL WRAGGE LAWRENCE GRAHAM & CO LLP

TO BOOK Call 0844 871 3031 (Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm) or email birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com Shows marked with G throughout the brochure have a groups discount available All offers and prices are subject to terms, conditions, availability and can be withdrawn without prior notice.

Theatre Tours

PEPPA IS BACK IN HER BRAND NEW SHOW!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go backstage at the New Alex? Why not book one of our upcoming theatre tours? See the dressing rooms that have housed the stars, visit the backstage areas that are the workhouse of theatre life and finally step onto our stage and in doing so join with some of the greats of English theatre.*

Next Tours SAT 29 AUG SAT 3 OCT SAT 24 OCT

SAT 28 NOV SAT 19 DEC SAT 30 JAN

TOURS RUN FROM 10.30am - 12 noon

Prices

£5 PER PERSON ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off Tours must be booked in advance by calling ATG Tickets on 0844 871 3011 or in person at the Box Office. For bespoke group tours please email birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com or call our Groups Department on 0844 871 3031 to arrange. (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) *Access to the stage is not always possible due to visiting company policy. Please note the tour covers all parts of the theatre and this includes many stairs. The use of photography or video recording is not permitted on the tour.

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Birmingham in a brand new live stage show. 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 - can you guess what it is? Enjoy fun and games, and lots of surprises in this charming, colourful show, perfect for all pre-schoolers! Enjoy fun, games and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show with new songs and new life size puppets, Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

SAT 21 & SUN 22 NOV 10am, 1pm & 4pm C F Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £13.50 £15.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Prior to the West End, this highly-acclaimed and ‘EXHILARATING’ (THE GUARDIAN) production hailed as ‘THE GREATEST GOLDEN-AGE MUSICAL OF THEM ALL’ (TIMES) heads to Birmingham for 2 weeks only, starring Sophie Thompson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Gosford Park, EastEnders). The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘WALKING ON AIR’ (THE DAILY TELEGRAPH) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes including Luck Be A Lady, Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat and My Time Of Day. With dazzling choreography by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and Andrew Wright (Singin’ In The Rain and Barnum) and direction from New York’s Gordon Greenberg, this ‘PRODUCTION LEAVES THE WHOLE AUDIENCE PURRING WITH PLEASURE’ (THE TIMES). Don’t leave it to Lady Luck! Guys and Dolls plays at the New Alexandra Theatre from 24 Nov for 2 weeks only. So don’t lose out and book now.

TUE 24 NOV - SAT 5 DEC Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm C O G S A Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £15 Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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FROM THE ACCLAIMED PRODUCERS OF HORRIBLE HISTORIES

‘FROM THE MASTERS OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE’ TBC

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It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing - staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure - it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret - and Friday nights are about to get more exciting DATES than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a Mon - Sat lifetime with hiseves very7.30pm own Gangsta Granny! Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes ATG THEATRE CARD the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, Discounts the UK’s best-selling author for children. Discounts ‘I am over the moon that ‘Gangsta Granny’ is coming to the VENUE DISCOUNT stage. It’s the most popular of all my books and I am sure this Discounts production by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company will Discounts delight not just children but their parents and of G Fgrandparents’. S Details page course David XX Walliams

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PRIOR TO LONDON MON 7 - SAT 12 DEC Mon 1.30pm & 7pm Tue - Fri 10am & 1.30pm Sat 10.30am, 2.30pm & 7pm MON 27 JUN - SAT 2 JUL 2016 Mon 1.30pm & 7pm Tue - Fri 10am & 1.30pm Sat 10.30am, 2.30pm & 7pm CHILDREN Tickets from £16.50 (£18.40 online/phone)

DATES Mon 7.30pm C G- Sat F eves S Details page 31 Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £24.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry Discounts a transaction fee of £4 Discounts (exluding Theatre Card & Groups) VENUE DISCOUNT Discounts Discounts

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The smash-hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK and Ireland with a brand new production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away! It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (BBC1 Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad, and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane. Don’t miss this all-star cast in an irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now! BOOK BY MARK O’DONNELL AND THOMAS MEEHAN

MON 14 DEC - SAT 2 JAN 14 - 19 Dec Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm 21 - 26 Dec Mon - Wed & Sat 7.30pm, Tue, Wed & Sat 2.30pm 28 Dec - 2 Jan Mon - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm ACCESS PERFORMANCES See page 22 C O G S A Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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MUSIC BY MARC SHAIMAN LYRICS BY SCOTT WITTMAN AND MARC SHAIMAN Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

HHHHH ‘IT ROCKS!

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

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MUSICAL

★★★★★ ‘STILL THE SEXIEST AND FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’ EVENING STANDARD

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

DIANA VICKERS

(X Factor, Little Voice) AS JANET

BEN FREEMAN

(Emmerdale, Wicked) AS BRAD AND

PAUL CATTERMOLE

(S Club 7) AS EDDIE/DR SCOTT

MON 25 - SAT 30 JAN Mon - Thu 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm UNDER 25S & STUDENTS £15 tickets Fri 5.30pm (A - C) (£17.90 online or by phone)

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE

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

TICKETS FROM £15 £17.90 online/phone

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

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Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT, BE IT! Photo by Manuel Harlan featuring some previous cast members.

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

ACCESS PERFORMANCES THE NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE SCHEDULES A PROGRAMME OF ASSISTED PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES AVAILABLE

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE THU 22 OCT 7.30pm

GUYS AND DOLLS

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HAIRSPRAY Direct from London’s West End, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Join us on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast play homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, this is a show that you will never forget. MON 7 – SAT 12 MAR Mon - Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm O G Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £14.75 £16.65 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE SAT 19 DEC 2.30pm

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BOOKING INFORMATION

‘THE MAD, BAD, FUN MUSICAL’

For more information or to book call our dedicated Access Line on 0121 230 9077 (Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm).

For enquiries outside these hours you can call DAILY ourMIRROR Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677 (Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm. Bkg fee applies). You can also pick up a copy of our Access Guide from our Box Office Team in venue.

A CURVE, LEICESTER PRODUCTION

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY TRUMAN CAPOTE ADAPTOR RICHARD GREENBERG 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 the multi award-winning Pixie Lott as Holly. Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning 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. Photograph by Simon Emmett

MON 18 – SAT 23 APR Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm C O G S Details page 31 TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £4 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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DAVID HUTCHINSON & PHILLIP ROWNTREE FOR SELL A DOOR THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

THE NEW FACE OF THE NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE!

You may have noticed that we’ve been making improvements to our historic venue over the last 2 years… Since 2013 the Ambassador Theatre Group has invested in: Brand new seats and carpets in the Stalls & Dress Circle including ProBax™ technology ■

New Orchestra pit - allowing us to cover the pit with additional seating rows when not in use; much improving the connection between audience and artistes.

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Extensive improvements back of house including a new flying system, sound desk and fire alarm ■

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Our new ‘VIP’ Ambassador Lounge

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A more welcoming open-plan Box Office

Over £1,000,000 will have been spent on the New Alexandra Theatre in 3 years as part of ATG’s ongoing investment to ensure we can continue to offer a world class theatre experience in the heart of England. EVEN MORE IS COMING… Over the summer the theatre will be benefiting from a further £250,000 worth of investment to dramatically improve the theatre’s public spaces. Following this exciting project, we look forward to welcoming you into our brand new Piano Bar next time you visit. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE EVER EVOLVING NEW FACE OF THE NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE!

SPECIAL EVENTS SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN

FRI 21 AUG 11am & 3pm TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone CHILDREN £11 (£12.90 online or by phone) F Age recommendation 5+

A full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag. So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-a Frozen where YOU the audience are the stars.

KEITH BARRY BRAIN HACKER

SAT 19 SEP 8pm Age 12+ TICKETS FROM £18.50 £21.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (A ) Brain Hacker promises to be a show that you won’t forget in a hurry. Using a combination of mind control, deception, mentalism and hypnotism, Keith hacks the brains of his audience. Due to become a household name as part of ITV’s brand-new Saturday night entertainment format You’re Back in the Room with Phillip Schofield.

WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE

TUE 22 SEP Doors 7pm TICKETS FROM £23.50 £26.40 online/phone Welcome to Night Vale the wildly popular serial podcast that brings its dedicated listeners stories from the strange desert town of Night Vale has announced a return to the UK and Ireland. With a never-beforereleased episode written specifically for the stage (The Investigators) starring Cecil Baldwin with live musical accompaniment by Disparition and featuring musical guest Jason Webley as ‘The Weather.’

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE

WED 23 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone An incredible cast, backed by the superb Paradise Band, brings you the show that never happened in the golden era of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but delivered with all the flair of a 21st Century live concert. You’ll be blown away by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and Eddie Cochran, as these icons of Rock ‘n’ Roll join each other on stage for this musical extravaganza.

NIGHTS ON BROADWAY THE BEE GEES’ STORY

THU 24 SEP 7.30pm C O G TICKETS FROM £19.50 £22.40 online/phone

The Bee Gees’ Story - Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic performance, featuring the Gibb brothers’ incredible songs from over four decades. The show gives the audience the experience of being at a Bee Gees’ concert, with a unique blend of classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor favourites.

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SPECIAL EVENTS ONE NIGHT OFQUEEN

PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS FRI 25 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19.50 £22.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off (A) C O G In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes live grand final, with the largest number of votes ever received. Gary has since toured extensively with his band. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of Queen.

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE

SAT 26 SEP 8pm G B Age recommendation 18+ TICKETS FROM £24.50 £27.40 online/phone Burlesque all-stars from around the world come together on one stage as Britain’s No. 1 spectacular goes global. Enjoy couture costumes, a red-hot score and cutting-edge variety. Join a thrill-a-minute, fun-filled frolic into the bizarre world of burlesque... we dare you! Dress up and come to the cabaret. www.easytheatres.com

WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

THU 8 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25 £27.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A) C O G A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits.

ALL STAR ‘60S TUE 27 OCT 7.30pm G TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone Imagine five amazingly talented ‘60s iconic bands that have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout their musical careers, getting together to perform all of their biggest hits - and you have the fantastic All Star ‘60s. Don’t miss these great acts including Brian Poole and The Original Tremeloes, The Troggs, Badfinger, The Ivy League and The Pacemakers.

SOUL LEGENDS

WED 28 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25 £27.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A - C) C O G Jaki Graham with her hits Could it Be I’m Falling in Love and Set Me Free plus a huge all-star cast in the feel good show of the year. Classics from Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White and more. www.easytheatres.com

PADDY MCGUINNESS DADDY MCGUINNESS THU 29 & FRI 30 OCT 7.30pm Age 15+ TICKETS FROM £18.50 £21.40 online/phone

The star of ITV’s Take Me Out will return to his performing roots, with his first stand-up comedy tour since 2011. After numerous sell-out tours and best-selling DVDs, Paddy’s long awaited return to stand-up will see him perform 50 dates across the UK with another hotly anticipated show, Daddy McGuinness.

MILTON JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DAFT

SAT 31 OCT 8pm TICKETS FROM £25 £27.90 online/phone 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. ‘PUN-DERFUL JONES LEAVES AUDIENCE GAGGING FOR MORE’ METRO ‘ABSURDIST ONE-LINE MASTERPIECES’ THE TIMES

OLIVER SAMUELS IN DIVORCE PAPERS

Age 16+

SUN 1 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25.75 £28.65 online/phone Jamaica’s king of comedy Oliver Samuels is back with another blockbuster Divorce Papers. After cohabiting as man and wife for over three decades, Augustus (Samuels) and Grace Goffe (Ruth Ho Shing), an aging upper-middle-class couple, can hardly stand to be in the same room with each other, let alone share a civilized conversation.

SO LD O T

SUN 8 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £29.50 £32.40 online/phone

THE PROCLAIMERS

Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes across the globe and in April this year released their 10th album. They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans new and old.

JIM DAVIDSON CHARLTON NIL

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TUE 10 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50 £26.40 online/phone The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE takes to the road with his brand new show Charlton Nil. Son of a Glaswegian father, born and bred in Charlton. From drummer to window cleaner via shelf stacker, to a theatre near you. Guaranteed to be irreverent, outrageous and truthful. ‘SHOWMAN JIM TRIUMPHS HE HIT THE SPOT AGAIN AND AGAIN’ SUNDAY EXPRESS HHHHH

SPECIAL EVENTS VAMPIRES ROCK GHOST TRAIN

THU 12 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A & B) O G B After 12 years and over a million tickets sold, Steve Steinman returns as Barron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock saga, The Ghost Train. Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever classic rock anthems.

DIVERSITY UP CLOSE & PERSONAL CREATED BY ASHLEY BANJO

FRI 13 - SUN 15 NOV Fri - Sat 7pm, Sat & Sun 1pm TICKETS FROM £26 £29.90 online/phone Normally incorporating several genres of music from classical to hiphop, Diversity’s eye-catching routines have won the hearts of the nation. So far they’ve performed live to over 1 million people across the world. Diversity return to the stage with their most up close tour yet.

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

TUE 17 NOV 7.30pm G MTC DATE ADDED DUE TO DEMAND TICKETS FROM £25 £27.90 online/phone World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave. Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN THE REACH OUT ® TOUR

WED 18 NOV 8pm TICKETS FROM £25.50 £28.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off (A) C O G Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with an all-new, all-star show. Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. Five-star performances revive over 36 back-to-back hits. www.easytheatres.com

PAM ANN QUEEN OF THE SKY THU 19 NOV 8pm

Age 16+

TICKETS FROM £22 £24.90 online/phone

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

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

THU 14 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £19 £21.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £4 off per ticket (A) G The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family! Welcome back The Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John. Also now an even bigger show than ever, introducing the ‘Carter Sisters’ and brass section the ‘JC Horns’ accompanied by emotive screen visuals.

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

FRI 15 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.25 £24.15 online/phone EARLY BIRD OFFER £5 off per ticket if booked by Fri 31 Oct ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A) G B Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End/ Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity.

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

SAT 16 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A & B) O G There are Elvis tributes and then there’s Lee Memphis King. In this brand new show for 2015, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist - Lee Memphis King, presents the ultimate tribute to The King - celebrating the entire career of the musical legend.

ONE NIGHT OF ROCK

FRI 22 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25.75 £28.65 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A) C O G Four frontmen, superb band and an awesome laser show bring you 48 air - punching anthems from: Bon Jovi, Queen, Led Zep, Meat Loaf, Guns n Roses, Iron Maiden, The Stones, Who, AC/DC, Quo, Dire Straits, Hendrix, Whitesnake and more. www.easytheatres.com

ABBA MANIA

SAT 23 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £15.50 £18.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (A - C) C O ABBA MANIA brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then ABBA MANIA is for you! So dig out those platforms and dust down those flares.

SPECIAL EVENTS THE ELO EXPERIENCE

THU 3 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone Formed over 7 years ago, The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to this great band. With a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a musical journey through time.

THE DRIFTERS INNOVATION 2016 TOUR FRI 4 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27 £29.90 online/phone O The INNOVATION 2016 Tour sees the legacy of this phenomenal brand continue with the current line-up. This impactful show (that’s full of surprises) brings many of the greatest hits Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin In The Back Row, Down on the Beach, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book along with tracks from their new album release on the Warner/Atlantic label.

THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE

SAT 5 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27 £29.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (A & B) O This is the must see ‘60s extravaganza for 2016. Original classics performed by 5 of the most influential artistes of the ‘60s Starring. Chris Farlowe, Hermans Hermits, Steve Ellis (Voice of Love Affair) New Amen Corner, Union Gapuk. Hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers.

CIRCUS OF HORRORS WELCOME TO THE CARNEVIL

SUN 6 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17 £19.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (A - D) C O

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

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END AND BROADWAY HIT

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY

SUN 24 APR 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50 £27.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off (Prem, A & B) O G Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger steps into this iconic musical, with a wonderful original score, featuring Unexpected Song, the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me on A Sunday.

BOOKING INFORMATION BOX OFFICE New Alexandra Theatre, Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4DS

IN PERSON Visit the Box Office at the New Alexandra Theatre Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm and on event nights until 15 mins after the last performance begins. The Box Office is located at the front of the theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway. (Booking and transaction fees may apply)

TELEPHONE BOOKINGS 0844 871 3011 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm and Sun 10am - 8pm. Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays. Accepted methods of payment are Visa, Mastercard, Maestro & American Express. We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge, subject to bkg/transaction fee.

G S GROUPS AND SCHOOLS For events marked this way a group rate applies for parties of 10 people or more on selected performances and seats. For some shows group discounts may apply for 6 or more people. 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 Group Sales Team on 0844 871 3031 (Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm) ATG THEATRE CARD

0844 871 3031 birminghamgroups@theambassadors.com Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm.

0844 871 7633 www.atgtickets.com/ theatrecard Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm. 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. No booking fees or postage fees apply on most shows for ATG Theatre Card Members.

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EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS BOOKINGS

www.atgtickets.com/birmingham (bkg fee)

POSTAL BOOKINGS State the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or postal order. Mail to: The Box Office, New Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS. Cheques should be made payable to ATG London Ltd. Please also include on the back of the cheque the 16 digit card number and expiry date and issue number if there is one. Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For full conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com

PRICING INFORMATION

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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. For full details of the range of prices, discounts and concessions available please call 0844 871 3011.

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 www.atgtickets.com/birmingham

CONCESSIONS Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available (exclusions may apply):

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G Groups of 10 or more S Schools F Family (4 tickets max 2 adults) B Early Booking Offer A Access Performance available

We have a separate access information leaflet that can be requested through our Access Line 0121 230 9077 with full information on the theatre’s accessible facilities. Please advise us in advance of any special requirements you or a member of your party may have and the Box Office staff will be happy to help. For more information on our services and facilities including signed performances, captioned and audio described performances please call the Access Line on 0121 230 9077. The Access Line is open from 10am - 6pm, Mon - Sat. For enquiries outside of these hours please call our Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee). This line is managed until 10pm on Mon - Sat and 8pm on Sundays. Specifically programmed access performances are indicated on page 22.

GENERAL INFORMATION Some shows will incur a 1% per ticket fee on all card transactions made at the venue. Please check before booking. Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage or card charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card 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. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. The New Alexandra 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 7615. The New Alexandra Theatre is not responsible for any disputes or liabilities arising as a customer to any partner deals and must be referred to the operators directly.

MTC 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.

DATA PROTECTION The New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham is managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group. We would like to add or retain your details on our mailing lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. Please indicate when you next book if you do not wish to receive any of this information from us in future.

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VENUE IMPROVEMENTS Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the New Alexandra Theatre’s restoration fund. This money is reinvested back into the theatre to support its ongoing upkeep and development. Recent improvements include a major investment in replacing our Stalls and Dress Circle seats and much of the theatre’s flying system that enables scenery and equipment to be suspended or ‘flown’ above the stage.

CHILDREN AND BABES IN ARMS Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows. Children (ages 18 months – 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to children’s shows.

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