Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall Spring 2013 brochure

JONATHAN WILKES CHRISTIAN PATTERSON KAI OWEN REBECCA LISEWSKI STAR IN

INCLUDES VICTORIA HALL SEASON SPRING 2013

THU 13 DEC - SAT 5 JAN

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TUE 12 - SAT 30 MAR 2013

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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 South Pacific, All New People, Ghost The Musical, Posh/Jumpy (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 to 5 The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Dandy Dick, Guys and Dolls, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.

WELCOME

SPRING 2013

Welcome to our amazing Spring season at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall.

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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GLYNDEBOURNE

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There’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than a trip to the pantomime, and this year we are extremely excited to be welcoming back Jonathan Wilkes! He is returning with the sparkling pantomime favourite Cinderella and this year’s production promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Jonny will be joined by a spectacular supporting cast, including the hilarious Christian Patterson and Torchwood’s Kai Owen. Don’t miss out!

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC

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013 DANCE - MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES

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THE MOUSETRAP

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It’s not long until the arrival of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage, coming to The Regent Theatre from Tuesday 12 - Saturday 30 March. The show features all the muchloved characters and original dialogue from the iconic film, with exciting extra scenes added in! The tantalising dance sequences and brand new choreography come alive on stage, set to all the hits from the unforgettable soundtrack, such as Do You Love Me?, Hungry Eyes and the Academy Awardwinning (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, plus many more songs that weren’t on the original recording, making the show a truly extraordinary live experience.

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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THE BLUES BROTHERS

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS

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TOSCA & CARMEN

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DERREN BROWN

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DIRTY DANCING

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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The Victoria Hall continues to deliver the best in music and comedy with Jimmy Carr, Milton Jones, Paul Carrack and brand new tours from the hilarious Al Murray and Reginald D Hunter.

THE WINTER’S TALE

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SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME

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JERSEY NIGHTS

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BLOOD BROTHERS

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

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We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

The team at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

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PRICE PROMISE Many shows at The Regent Theatre 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.

CINDERELLA

NOW BOOKING

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PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

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CREATIVE LEARNING

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LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB

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LOCAL EVENTS

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STOKE-ON-TRENT COUNCIL

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BOOKING INFORMATION

DIRTY DANCING TUE 12 - SAT 30 MAR

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‘AS GOOD AS OPERA CAN GET’ THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ON MICHAEL GRANDAGE’S BILLY BUDD

TEA DANCE SAT 1 DEC 1.30pm TICKETS £7.50 | VH Join us for an afternoon of dancing, tea and cakes. What better way to while away a cold winter’s afternoon? All accompanied by the smooth sounds of the John Simons Band. Kick up your heels and take a spin on the dance floor!

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK SUN 2 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £16 - £27.50 | VH ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Take a trip back in time to the glamarous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 50s and early 60s where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands Hotel.

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE SUN 2 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £15.50 | RT ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off From the producers of the smash-hit Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music, this fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is the one that you want! The host will lead a vocal warm-up, judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your free goody bag.

KEN DODD

HAPPINESS SHOW SAT 15 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £20 & £21 | VH Ken Dodd is one of Britain’s funniest comedians - a true legend, icon and national treasure. Join him for an evening full of laughter and songs when Ken will be dispensing several doses of his tickle tonic! You’re sure to be chortling all the way home.

THE OVERTONES PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TUE 18 DEC 7pm TICKETS £19.50 - £33.50 | VH The Overtones are set to return with the release of their second album Higher which raises the stakes for the much-loved gambling men. The album captures the essence of everything people loved about The Overtones the first time around, but it also finds the group brimming with confidence as they explore new territory.

WED 5 & SAT 8 DEC | RT Wed & Sat eves 7.15pm

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (The Marriage of Figaro) Transferring direct from the 2012 Glyndebourne Festival, a new production of Mozart’s life-enhancing classic from celebrated theatre director Michael Grandage, returning to Glyndebourne following his critically-acclaimed Billy Budd (2010).

For Mozart, constantly chafing at the restrictions imposed by his aristocratic patrons, the story of servants outwitting their master had immediate appeal. He responded with music that is unrivalled in its beauty and characters with depth and passion, who still ring true.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

TICKETS £17 - £39 (Premium seats £45)

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE Thu 6 Dec 2pm, all tickets £5 Please call 01782 211284 for more information PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK Wed 5 Dec 6pm Free ATG THEATRE CARD Wed £5 off

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HAVE A BALL AT THE REGENT THEATRE PRESENTS

JONATHAN WILKES

CHRISTIAN PATTERSON, KAI OWEN & REBECCA LISEWSKI STAR IN

After missing last year’s show, Jonathan Wilkes is back where

DECEMBER 2012 | RT

he belongs in our biggest and best pantomime yet! Jonathan

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captured the hearts of pantomime lovers and now he’s back

Fri 14

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to reclaim his crown as the region’s favourite panto star!

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Jonathan returns with the production team who brought us

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our record-breaking run of pantomimes from 2005 - 2010

Mon 17 10.30S -

for the hilarious Christmas treat Cinderella. The most famous

Tue 18 No Performances

panto of them all features your favourite characters to cheer

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and boo. Joining Jonny as the loveable Buttons is Panto favourite

Thu 20 -

2.00 n 7.00

Christian Patterson and Kai Owen from TV’s Torchwood, playing

Fri 21

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the hideous and hilarious ugly sisters. We also have the dashing

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Jonathan Bremner as Prince Charming, the beautiful Rebecca Lisewski as Cinderella and the amazing winner of Stoke’s Top Talent 2012, Carrie-Ann Williams as the Fairy Godmother.

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A star-studded cast, an amazing flying horse-drawn carriage,

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what better way to spend this Christmas than a trip to the

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region’s biggest and brightest pantomime?! So dust off

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your wand, get your invite to the ball and help our Fairy Godmother spread some magic this Christmas!

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EXTRA PERFORMANCES ADDED! SAT 5 JAN 2pm & 7pm FAMILY TICKETS £5 off price bands A, B & C for most performances (based on 3+ people including at least 1 child) GROUP DISCOUNT £14.50 tickets for groups of 20+ for most performances (on price bands A & B) 6

OAP MATINEE RATE £13.25 tickets on performances marked this way n.

SPECIAL SCHOOLS OFFER £12 TICKETS INCLUDING FREE ICE CREAM! Plus 1 free adult with every 10 tickets purchased.

Available on selected performances.

S denotes schools only performance.

THEATRE TOUR & BUFFET SAT 22 DEC 10.30pm £10 (Tour only £5) Ask in venue for more details.

No Performances

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TICKETS £9.50 - £24.50 (Premium seats £29.50)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half-price on perfs marked ★

BSL PERFORMANCE Mon 17 Dec 10.30am Fri 28 Dec 7pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thu 20 Dec 7pm

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE REGENT THEATRE & VICTORIA HALL

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE MUSICAL!

THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW THU 20 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £21 & £23.50 | VH ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

STAFFORDSHIRE’S STAGE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful touring Rock ’n’ Roll production returns with a brand new 2012 Christmas show. Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics. www.thatllbetheday.com

ROY CHUBBY BROWN LIVE FRI 21 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £21 | VH ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country; even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked! If easily offended please stay away! Over 18s only.

CIRCUS OF HORRORS THE CURSE OF THE DEVIL DOLL THU 24 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS £16 - £25 | VH ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off All-new show, all-new shocks! The Britain’s Got Talent finalists return with the Devil Doll. This time it’s bigger, better and badder than ever before. Featuring fangtastic dare devil and bizarre circus acts from all four corners of the world that will have you on the edge of your seat.

MILTON JONES ON THE ROAD THU 31 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS £21 | VH Milton Jones is back on the road with another tour, this time imaginatively entitled On The Road. If you like the stuff he’s done on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or in any of the nine radio series he’s done for Radio 4 then this is the show for you.

AMERICAN SUPERSLAM WRESTLING SAT 2 FEB & SAT 16 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £15 Children £12 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £45 | VH Come and enjoy all the thrills, spills and excitement of the all-star American Superslam Wrestling. Two hours of non-stop action from the best of British and American wrestling stars. If you enjoy it on TV you will love it live and unleashed! Great entertainment for all the family.

The world famous heart-warming story of the von Trapp family and their escape from Nazi occupied Austria is brought to life in this lavish new production from Staffordshire’s Stage Productions.

Starring as Mother Abbess is Opera sensation Denise Leigh (winner of Channel 4’s Operatunity and star of the 2012 London Paralympics opening Ceremony) alongside actress and opera singer Shelley Anne Rivers (Coronation Street, Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe) as Maria.

Featuring the songs you have come to know and love including Sixteen Going On Seventeen, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and of course, The Sound of Music, this brand-new lavish production promises to be the ultimate treat for the whole family. Why not take advantage of our family ticket for £60?

Plus, why not join us for one of our special ‘Sing-along’ performances on either Wed 30 Jan or Fri 1st Feb at 7.30pm?

Why not join in the party atmosphere by dressing up as an Austrian, a nun, some mountains, or even brown paper packages tied up with string?

Music by Richard Rogers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. Suggested by ‘Trapp Family Singers’

by Maria Augusta Trapp.The amateur rights for The Sound of Music are granted by kind permission of Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of R&H Theatricals of New York.

MON 28 JAN - SAT 2 FEB | RT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £21.50 FAMILY TICKET (4 people, max. 2 adults) £60 ATG THEATRE CARD Best seats £15 for Tue eve & Sat mat EARYBIRD OFFER Buy one ticket, get one halfprice before 30 Nov

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THE LEGENDARY, SMASH HIT THRILLER CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

FIVE-DAY CELEBRATION OF DANCE

‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’

MUSIC FROM THE

MOVIES

THE TELEGRAPH

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER

‘ONE OF THE MOST SKILFULLY WRITTEN MURDER MYSTERIES EVER PRODUCED’ NEW YORK TIMES

FIFTY COMPANIES, ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PERFORMERS, A FIVE-DAY CELEBRATION OF DANCE

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 almost 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 life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here at The Regent Theatre.

The Regent Theatre Dance Festival is one of a kind and it’s back for a twelfth year!

An amazing range of dance from Irish to Street, from Tap to Performance Dance, all contained within the region’s number one venue.

This year’s Music from the Movies themed event has a wide variety of fantastic companies dancing to tracks from silent classics to Disney favourites as well as The Matrix, Toy Story, Edward Scissorhands, the films of Alfred Hitchcock and many more.

TUE 5 - SAT 9 FEB | RT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm TICKETS £8 - £12 FAMILY TICKET (4 tickets, max. 2 adults) £24

For more information please contact Ian Moore (Festival Coordinator) by emailing ianmoore@theambassadors.com The Regent Theatre Dance Festival 2013 is dedicated to the memory of Pauline Steel (1952 – 2012), founder and director of Steelworks Studio and Academy.

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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.

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. www.MousetrapOnTour.com

MON 18 - SAT 23 FEB | RT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £27.50 (Premium seats £32.50)

ATG THEATRE CARD Mon half-price Tue eve & Wed mat £5 off BACKSTAGE TOURS Available for just £5. Ask at box office for details.

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SHAKE YOUR TAILFEATHER

BOOGIE NIGHTS WED 6 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS £22 - £32.50 | VH The first and most popular West End Seventies musical, is back in a remixed hit-fest concert version.

DAN AYKROYD AND JUDITH BELUSHI PRESENT

ACCEPT N IMITATIOO NS !

All the characters from the original musical story brought back to life with a massive 8 star cast featuring the Osmond Brothers, Merrill, Jimmy and Jay direct from the USA in their first musical and starring Gareth Gates, Louisa Lytton from Eastenders & The Bill plus X Factor stars Andy Abraham and Chico and introducing Shane Richie Junior as ‘Roddy O’Neil’ with a cast of 15 singers, dancers and musicians.

70 hits from the 70’s including Boogie Wonderland, I Will Survive, Le Freak, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Love Train, Play That Funky Music, Disco Inferno, We Are Family, Y.M.C.A., Street Life, If You Leave Me Now and all the hits of The Osmonds.

‘THE ENERGY IS INFECTIOUS, AND FOR LOVERS OF THE BLUES, IS A GREAT PARTY NIGHT OUT’

It’s the biggest, best, all-star Boogie Night ever!

Don’t miss the party of a lifetime!

PAUL CARRACK GOOD FEELING...

SAT 9 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50 Gold Tickets £38.50 | VH

WHATSONSTAGE.COM

Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns to the road. With a back catalogue of hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s marvellously soulful voice is known to millions around the world. He is undoubtedly a key figure in British pop history.

GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND SUN 10 FEB 3pm TICKETS £18 - £19.50 | VH DATES The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Colliery MonGrimethorpe - Sat eves 7.30pm Band are in constant demand throughout the world formats concert Wed & Sat 2.30pm appearances. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these TICKETS £?? - with £?? musicians have a highly acclaimed international reputation (Premium seats available) numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit.

ATG THEATRE CARD Discounts Discounts ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS VENUE DISCOUNT SAT 16 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 | VH Discounts Discounts Barry Steele presents his all-live spectacular tribute to The Big O. Add to the mix the sounds of The Shadows, Ray Charles and special G F S Details page 31 guests Peter Jackson as Johnny Cash, Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee Lewis and Paul Molloy as Elvis, and you have yourself a spectacular fusion of contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

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Attention! Your attention please. The police, theatres and members of the public are hereby warned to be on the look out for two men dressed in black hats, black ties and sunglasses.

Otherwise known as The Blues Brothers.

Yes folks, they’re back and on a mission! Direct from a residency in Chicago and a national tour of the USA and featuring original members from the many West End runs, this show is armed with a new set, new twists, new moves, new songs and a freshly laundered suit!

The boys are joined by the fabulous ‘Bluettes’, three sassy ladies with voices to knock you off your perch and an incredible seven piece band who are the best in Europe. All your favourite songs are here - Everybody, Gimme Some Lovin, Think, Shake a Tailfeather, Sweet Home Chicago, plus loads more.

So dust off your pork pie hats, dig out your shades, put on your dancing shoes and prepare to party like never before because The Blues Brothers are back in town for a night of the best songs, music, moves, thrills and spills this side of Chicago.

PS. Just don’t tell the police, OK? The Blues Brothers is a registered trademark of Applied Action Research Corp and is used by permission under license from Blues Brothers Approved Ventures LLC. All rights reserved, no reproduction without prior written permission.

‘A HIGHENERGY RACE THROUGH AN ECLECTIC CATALOG OF SOUL AND R & B’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE

THU 28 FEB - SAT 2 MAR | RT Eves 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £23 (Premium seats £27.50)

ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off (price bands A- C)

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SPECTACULAR CIRCUS SHOW

THE ULTIMATE ELVIS BEN PORTSMOUTH & THE TCE BAND THU 21 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 | VH Fresh from playing to packed out houses in Austria, Europe & Brazil, this is your chance to see Ben Portsmouth, winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ The Ultimate Elvis 2012, up close and personal on the UK leg of his current World Tour. Proudly presented by Tees Events.

YAMATO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN THU 7 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £15 - £31.50 | RT The mesmeric and dynamic Yamato Drummers of Japan return to the UK with a new show. A thrilling performance of Japanese Taiko drumming in which the sheer physical strength and movement of the drummers is as impressive as the delicate beauty and heart thumping bass power of the music. ★★★★★ ‘PURE ENERGY’ THE SCOTSMAN

BOOTLEG BEATLES WED 13 MAR 8pm TICKETS £27 | VH ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off Using film footage of the period and ‘with a little help from’ their regular ensemble, the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop.

It’s not the Beatles but you simply won’t believe it!

Inspired by the legend of The Twelve Chairs, the new show takes us on an incredible journey in what is, without a doubt, the greatest circus performance on earth.

JIMMY CARR GAGGING ORDER TUE 19 MAR 8pm TICKETS £26 | VH DATES Jimmy returns with a second date of his Gagging Tour, after Mon - Order Sat eves 7.30pm selling out his December 2012 date. GaggingWed Order promises to be & Sat mats 2.30pm an hilarious night out - let’s see shall we? The show will be packed TICKETS £?? -and £?? with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude (Premium seats available) a few totally unacceptable.

Over 16s only.

ATG THEATRE CARD Discounts Discounts JOE BROWN THU 21 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £22 - £26VENUE | VH DISCOUNT Discounts Discounts Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as G F S Details page 31 well as a much deserved MBE. Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences.

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The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and most spectacular show to date to the UK, featuring the sensational extravaganza Babushkin Sekret.

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A mammoth cast of Russia’s greatest and most talented circus artistes, many of whom have never performed in Britain, present the most famous circus in the world, combining contemporary and classical circus in a way never before witnessed.

The newly devised show introduces the beautiful queen of Russian circus, Yana Alievia, on a revolving ariel chandelier; the Whirlwind Rubsovsm troupe who acrobatically catapult themselves at breakneck speed; the gyrating juggling Sherbakovs; the Alikanov; the high flying bouncing bamboo bravados of the Perushkins and the Doktrov flying and spiralling in the apex of the auditorium with grace, beauty and elegance.

If all this isn’t enough to keep you on the edge of your seats then the hilarious clowns, Valik and Valerik will have you falling off them with laughter.

‘THRILLING’ THE TIMES

‘GENUINELY EYE POPPING’ THE EVENING STANDARD

TUE 5 & WED 6 MAR | RT Tue eve 8pm Wed eve 5pm & 8pm TICKETS £11 - £24 (Premium seats £27)

ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off EARLY BIRD OFFER £3 off tickets booked before Fri 30 Nov

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SPANISH HEAT & ITALIAN PASSION

RETURNING DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND ‘HOT-BLOODED, A JOY’ THE INDEPENDENT ON CARMEN

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER ON CARMEN

‘RED HOT PASSION’ BIRMINGHAM EVENING MAIL ON CARMEN

‘BRILLIANTLY SUNG' THE TIMES ON TOSCA (ROYAL ALBERT HALL)

BOTH PRODUCTIONS DIRECTED BY ELLEN KENT WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS AND THE FULL CHISINAU NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

The acknowledged master of psychological illusion will once again mesmerise, shock and entertain the nation.

PUCCINI TOSCA

Derren says, ‘I ENJOY THE STAGE SHOWS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE. LIVE ON STAGE IS THE BEST PLACE FOR WHAT I DO: IT’S UNPREDICTABLE, AND THE AUDIENCE KNOWS THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY OF JUDICIOUS EDITING’.

An explosion of love and treachery.

Starring Nabucco the magnificent Golden Eagle Celebrated international soprano Elena Dee stars in this traditional production. Tosca is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome. With spectacular sets and costumes, and featuring a boys choir, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

BIZET

CARMEN

The most seductive opera ever written.

Starring international mezzo soprano Nadia Stoianova, Carmen is the story of a bewitching gypsy girl whose tantalising beauty lures a soldier to desertion and ultimately leads to her own murder. This traditionally staged, dazzling new production, set in Seville and reflecting a Goya painting, with fountains, flowers, orange trees and even a rescue donkey, guarantees an evening of passion and romance with unforgettable melodies.

Sung in French with English surtitles

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FRI 8 & SAT 9 MAR | RT Tosca Fri 8 Mar 7.30pm Carmen Sat 9 Mar 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats £35)

ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off

Derren is in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of entertainment. For the past twelve years he has created TV and stage performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal, won copious awards and encouraged many to improve and enhance their own mental abilities. Previous TV shows include Mind Control, Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat, the controversial Russian Roulette, the hugely popular Events, Hero at 30,000 Feet and more recently The Experiments, which won the 2012 BAFTA award for Best Entertainment Show.

MON 1 - SAT 6 APR | RT Mon - Sat eves 8pm TICKETS £36 (Premium seats £45)

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‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’

THE WEST END SMASH-HIT COMES TO STOKE-ON-TRENT!

OBSERVER

Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

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

‘SMASH HIT MUSICAL GIVES US ALL THE TIME OF OUR LIVES’ BRISTOL EVENING POST

★★★★

‘I’M DESPERATE TO SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN’ EVENING STANDARD

★★★★

‘ENERGETIC, BRILLIANTLY STAGED’

TUE 12 - SAT 30 MAR | RT Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £48.50 (Premium seats £75)

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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE REGENT THEATRE & VICTORIA HALL

SHAKESPEARE’S UPLIFTING TALE OF RECONCILIATION AND FORGIVENESS

MOTHER AFRICA MON 25 MARCH 7.30pm TICKETS £16 - £26 | VH ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Circus Mother Africa is an experiential feast for the senses; an opportunity to be touched by the many varied and rich cultures that Africa has to offer. Without a doubt, this unforgettable experience will transport you deep into the mystery of Africa, and reveal a side of Africa that you have never been exposed to before.

★★H★★ ‘STARTLING, BLISSFULLY FUNNY AND UNEXPECTEDLY MOVING’

THE HOLLIES FRI 12 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £24 - £26.50 | RT

DAILY TELEGRAPH (ON LUCY BAILEY’S THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, 2011)

The Hollies perform a 2 hour show, where they will showcase their classic hits including, The Air That I Breathe; Carrie Anne; Stop Stop Stop; Bus Stop; Long Cool Woman; Look Through Any Window; I’m Alive; Just One Look On A Carousel; He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and many more gems, in a celebration of all things Hollies.

★★H★★

‘VIOLENTLY FUNNY PRODUCTION, STAGED WITH AWESOME FLAIR’

THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS MEET THE PHANTOM SAT 13 APR 2pm TICKETS £15 | RT In this new adventure The Chuckle Brothers meet The Phantom! a theatre manager is in trouble because a ghostly presence is scaring all the people away! In fact things have got so bad that he is having to sell everything off in order to pay the rent and he knows an empty stage is never any good for attracting shows!

RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

DIRECTOR LUCY BAILEY DESIGNER WILLIAM DUDLEY

THU 2 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £27.50 - £29.50 (Premium seats £36) | RT ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off

LIGHTING OLIVER FENWICK

Celebrating 20 years since its first staged performance, West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis and runner up of ITV’s Superstar, Rory Taylor, star in this iconic concert of the smash-hit Tony Award winning musical Rent.

SOUND DAVID McSEVENEY

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD MON 13 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £24.50 | RT Star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain’s favourite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns. Often referred to as Psychic to the Stars, having read for well known faces like Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana. This unique experience will leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened, seeing is believing!* *Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

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INDEPENDENT (ON LUCY BAILEY’S THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, 2011)

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MUSIC JON BODEN Leontes has everything a man could want: power, wealth, a loving family and friends. But he is not at peace. Inside he harbours a bitter jealousy that drives him to destroy all he holds dear.

Many years later, in a distant country, a journey begins that may ultimately heal his pain and reunite his family in Shakespeare’s uplifting tale of reconciliation and forgiveness.

Following her acclaimed 2012 RSC production of The Taming of the Shrew, Lucy Bailey returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company to direct a company including Jo Stone-Fewings as Leontes and Tara Fitzgerald as Hermione.

TUE 16 - SAT 20 APR | RT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £27 (Premium seats £32.50)

Schools rate available ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue & Wed eves & Sat mat £5 off Wed mat & Thu eve

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thu 7.30pm CAPTIONED PERF Sat 2.30pm

POST SHOW TALK Thu 18 Apr

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FEATURING THE CLASSIC 60’S HITS OF POMUS & SHUMAN BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

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

THE SONGS OF THE FOUR SEASONS THE HITS INCLUDE

A Teenager in Love Sweets for my Sweet Turn Me Loose Here I Go Again Viva Las Vegas Little Sister

BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN

His Latest Flame Suspicion Can’t Get Used to Losing You Save the Last Dance For Me AND MANY MORE

‘BURSTING WITH SENSATIONAL SONG AND DANCE NUMBERS’

‘THE STANDING OVATIONS SAY IT ALL’

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FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS. Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60’s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ‘n’ Roll classic.

This nostalgic, feel-good musical journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters, Jennifer and Marie, through the summer of 1963. Full of freedom and high spirits they embark on a family holiday to the coast and a traditional seaside town. The young siblings soon discover much more than just sea and sand when they meet a handsome American airman, who invites them to a dance at the nearby United States Air force base. But young love and holiday romance is never that simple 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.

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MON 22 - SAT 27 APR | RT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats £35)

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Mon & Tue

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The international hit show Jersey Nights comes to Stokeon-Trent for one week only. The show takes you on a musical journey celebrating the greatest hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Featuring 4 great singers, perfect harmonies, stylized costumes, a rockin’ live band and amazing dancers Jersey Nights delivers all of The Four Seasons’ hits, including: Sherry, Rag Doll, Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Let’s Hang On, Walk Like A Man, Dawn, Silence is Golden, Oh What A Night and many more.

If you like the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, you will love this show.

Don’t miss Jersey Nights!

MON 29 APR - WED 1 MAY | RT Mon - Wed eves 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £27.50 (Premium seats £32.50)

ATG THEATRE CARD Mon half-price, Tue & Wed £5 off EARLY BIRD OFFER £5 off for tickets bought before 24 Dec (price bands A - C)

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‘GRITTY,GRIPPING,SUPERB. IT’S A MUST!’

‘STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

EVENING STANDARD

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

OLIVER THORNTON

(Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Frank N Furter

‘EXHILARATING...

ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’

all new 40TH ANNIVERSARY

SUNDAY TIMES 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. Bill Kenwright’s production recently surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it; ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ JACK TINKER, DAILY MAIL

‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING’ THE SPECTATOR

TUE 7 - SAT 11 MAY | RT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £29.50 (Premium seats £35)

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Tue & Wed eves

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CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE Follow squeaky clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank N Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling new production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script!

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 guaranteed non-stop party! 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!

DON’T DREAM IT, BE IT! Photo of previous cast performing The Time Warp Finale.

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MON 20 - SAT 25 MAY | RT Mon - Thu 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm TICKETS £10 -£29.50 (Premium seats £35)

ATG THEATRE CARD Mon half-price

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THE WORLDWIDE HIT, DIRECT FROM 2 YEARS IN THE WEST END AND BROADWAY

OTHER EVENTS STOKE-ON-TRENT FESTIVAL 8pm TICKETS £14 - £29.50 | VH FRI 7 DEC HALLÉ: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE Conductor Nicholaj Znaider Soloist Nelson Goerner Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet (excerpts) FRI 4 JAN HALLÉ: VIENNESE NEW YEAR Conductor David Parry Soloist Toby Spence Strauss II Die Fledermaus Overture, Emperor Waltz,The Blue Danube; Strauss I Pizzicato Polka Strauss J Radetzty March; Léhar Gold & Silver Waltz Offenbach Orpheus in the Underworld Overture FRI 8 FEB BBC PHILHARMONIC: GERMAN MASTERPIECES Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier Soloist Augustin Hadelich Mozart Overture: Il Seraglio; Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor; Brahms Symphony No. 4 FRI 1 MAR CBSO: MAHLER MEETS MOZART Conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada Soloist Klara Ek (soprano) Mozart Symphony No. 38, ‘Prague’; Mozart Deh, Viene non tardar from The Marriage of Figaro; Mozart Geme la tortorella from La Finta Giardinera; Mozart Padre, germane addio from Idomeneo; Mahler Symphony No. 4 FRI 22 MAR EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: KEMPF’S MOZART Director Hans Peter Hoffman Soloist Freddy Kempf Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik; Mozart Paino Concerti No. 9; Mozart Rondo for piano & orchestra; Haydn Symphonie No. 49, ‘La Passione’ FRI 19 APR HALLÉ: THE ORGAN AWAKES Conductor Rory McDonald Soloist Jonathan Scott Beethoven Overture: Leonora No. 3; Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, ‘Italian’; Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 (Organ)

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NOW BOOKING THE DREAMBOYS FIT AND FAMOUS TOUR TUE 14 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £23.50 | RT The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced.

AL MURRAY THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOUR WED 15 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £26.50 | RT Parental discretion advised.

Show contains adult themes.

This monumental new live stand-up show from the multi-award-winning comedian.

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS THU 16 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £22.50 | RT ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off 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!

REG D HUNTER IN THE MIDST OF CRACKERS SUN 19 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £23 | RT Reginald D Hunter will be setting out to tour the country again in 2013, with his own unique blend of humour in a brand new show. Age 16+

JASON MANFORD FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS FRI 6 & SAT 7 SEP 8pm TICKETS £26 | VH Everybody’s favourite northern comedian has announced a brand new tour for 2013. The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

Direct from the West End the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical is coming to Stoke-on-Trent for one week only!

Winner of 4 WhatsOnStage.com awards, including Best New Musical, and based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of.

With a dazzling array of outrageous Olivier and Tony Awardwinning costumes and a hit parade of dance floor favourites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS! Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING, INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH West End cast pictured

MON 10 - SAT 15 JUN | RT Mon-Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.15pm, Sat mat 2.30 & 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £35 (Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Mon eve price bands A & B £6 off Tue - Fri price bands A & B

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CREATIVE LEARNING - MAKING THEATRE MAGIC! THE REGENT ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS Provides opportunities to young people aged between 9 and 21 offering the chance to develop their creative and social skills through the medium of the theatrical arts The Academy invites young people to take part in sessions in Acting, Singing and Dance.

All sessions run at The Victoria Hall during the academic year September to July.

The company mounts a number of high quality productions and showcases each year in a range of venues across the region as well as The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall.

NEW ACADEMIC YEAR BEGINS SEPTEMBER - ENROL NOW! ACADEMY (DRAMA) SENIORS - AGES 11+ Mondays 6 - 8pm £105 (£85 Concessions) for 11 x 2 hour sessions ACADEMY (CHOIR) Tuesdays 6 - 8pm £80 (£65 Concessions) for 11 x 2 hour sessions ACADEMY (DANCE) AGES 9+ Thursdays 6 - 8pm £80 (£65 Concessions) for 11 x 2 hour sessions Entry through audition only, please contact Creative Learning for more details ADDITIONAL BENEFITS n Auditions for visiting professional companies who need young cast members n Performances on The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall stages n Opportunity to perform in other events, venues and festivals n Special ticket offers for The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall performances n Masterclass led by visiting production companies The Regent Academy aims to create inclusive and exciting creative and performing arts groups led by dedicated arts practitioners in a safe, friendly and surpportive environment.

For further details email regentacademy@live.co.uk

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STOKE-ON-TRENT EVENTS LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB TICKETS £12.50 in advance £15 on the door 8pm (finish 10.45pm approx) RT Britannia Suite Comedians from shows such as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Plus the cream of the international comedy circuit. Line-up subject to change.

SAT 15 DEC HOWARD READ TV regular and star of Royal Variety Performance; WES ZAHARUK Canadian sensation ‘AN ELITE COMEDIAN’ TIME OUT; PETER OTTWAY ‘CLASSIC STAND UP’ ECHO SAT 19 JAN MARKUS BIRDMAN BBC favourite ‘ONE OF THE MEGASTARS OF THE FUTURE’ THE METRO; JAY HAMPSON ‘FUNNY THAT’S TOTALLY ON FIRE’ NME; JUNIOR SIMPSON ‘VIGOROUS AND VIBRANT - A HIGHLIGHT’ THE GUARDIAN SAT 16 FEB ALEX BOARDMAN ‘VERY FUNNY, A RARE MIXTURE OF WIT AND CHARM’ THE GUARDIAN; ADAM VINCENT Top Australian Act, ‘WATCH HIM’ THE LIST; LORRETTA MAINE Perrier Award Nominee ‘A MUST SEE’ CHANNEL 4 SAT 16 MAR PAUL SINHA TV regular and Perrier Award nominee ‘WONDERFULLY INVENTIVE AND INTELLIGENT’ EVENING STANDARD; MICKEY D ‘CHARMING AND A WORLD CLASS TALENT’ THE INDEPENDENT; MARK SIMMONS ‘FANTASTIC’ TIM VINE SAT 20 APR PHIL NICHOL Perrier Award winner - don’t miss this! ‘RIOTOUSLY FUNNY GENIUS’ TELEGRAPH; JULIAN DEANE ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY’ COMEDY STORE; NINIA BENJAMIN TV regular ‘COMEDY PHENOMENON’ ITV SAT 18 MAY MICK FERRY Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow ‘AS GOOD AS IT GETS’ METRO; WOUTER MEJS Holland’s Top Comedian ‘AWESOME’ THE SUN; PHIL ELLIS ‘MAD, SEVERELY LIKEABLE HILARITY’ METRO

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CITY SONGBIRDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2012 MON 10 - WED 12 DEC 6.45pm TICKETS £7.50

STAFFORDSHIRE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC THU 13 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £5 - £8

FESTIVITIES ELITE CHOIR & ACADEMY CHOIR FRI 14 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £10 S&J PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

WINTER WONDERLAND AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC SUN 16 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £10

AUDLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR CELEBRITY CONCERT SUN 17 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £8 - £14

CERAMIC CITY CHOIR A SEA SYMPHONY SAT 20 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £10 - £16

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An afternoon of music with our beautiful organ and selected guests.

ORGANIST NIGEL OGDEN SAT 2 MAR 12pm TICKETS £5 (Concessions £4.50)

ORGANIST THOMAS HEYWOOD SAT 13 APR 12pm TICKETS £5 (Concessions £4.50)

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STAFFORDSHIRE HOARD: DARK AGE DISCOVERY POTTERIES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY UNTIL 1 SEP 2013 The Staffordshire Hoard is the largest and most valuable Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. An exciting exhibition at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery is setting the collection in its historical context and reveals the story of its discovery and conservation. More than a hundred specially chosen pieces are on show together for the first time in Britain, and are displayed together in all their dazzling glory. www.visitstoke.co.uk/Staffordshirehoard.aspx

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IN PERSON The Regent Theatre is open 10am 6pm on non-perf days or until the start of the perf. Open 1 hr prior to Sun perfs (times may vary on bank holidays). Victoria Hall - 1hr before perf, or book at the TIC Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 2pm.

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Make the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre your first port of call when planning your visit. They can provide you with brochures and information for local, regional and national attractions and accommodation.

They also sell a range of souvenirs, gifts, event tickets, and attractions tickets including reduced price Alton Towers tickets. You can find the Tourist Information Centre at The Victoria Hall, Cultural Quarter, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, ST1 3AD. Tel 01782 236000 stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk www.visitstoke.co.uk

TEXT RELAY 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).

18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone users). For further information please log on to www.relay.org

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CONCESSIONS Only 1 concession per ticket, selected performances and price bands only. Under 16s, full-time students, registered unemployed, Senior Citizens £2 off each seat for most productions.

Over 60s weekday mats best available seats, discounts available for most shows.

GROUPS & SCHOOLS Groups of 10+ £2 off Groups of 20+ £4 off Groups of 40+ £5 off

ACCESS BOOKINGS 0844 871 7677

Rates may vary.

School Groups or Uniformed Groups of 10+ Best available seats for £6.50 for selected shows. 1 accompanying adult goes free for every 10 tickets booked.

Full time student/educational group rates available for selected perfs.

POSTAL BOOKINGS Box Office, Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD Facsimile 01782 214738. Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

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.

PAYMENT METHODS Cash, cheque (payable to Stoke-onTrent Theatres Ltd), Mastercard, Visa and Switch. Personal cheques must be covered by a guarantee card, and card details written on the reverse of the cheque.

Tickets may be reserved for up to 4 working days.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL We strive to offer equal access for all. Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking.

ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/stoke Certain discounts and concessions may not be available online. Online booking and transaction fees apply.

TICKET EXCHANGES Once sold tickets are non-refundable.

Where possible we will exchange tickets for another performance of the same production in advance. This will incur a per ticket charge to the value of 10% of each ticket. Members of our ATG Theatre Card scheme can exchange tickets free of charge, subject to availability.

Wheelchair spaces on all auditorium levels.

Lift access to all areas of the venue including Box Office, toilets & bars Infra-red audio system available for people with hearing impairment Guide dogs welcome in all areas Audio described and sign language interpreted perfs offered on selected shows -

Limited number of large print and audio versions of this brochure are available on CD or cassette.

For further info or assistance please ring the Access Booking Line on 0844 871 7677.

BOOKING & TRANSACTION 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.

Please check with the Box Office when booking your tickets MEDIUM /THERAPIST/ CLAIRVOYANT Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

VENUE IMPROVEMENTS The ticket price includes a contribution of £1 per ticket towards continued improvements of the venues.

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. Stoke-on-Trent Theatres Ltd reserves the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities.

All discounts subject to availability and only one discount applies per ticket unless otherwise specified.

DATA PROTECTION The Regent Theatre and The Victoria Hall are managed by Stoke-on-Trent Theatres Ltd, part of 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 you from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information the next time you book. If you do not want to receive information from ourselves and/or third parties or have any queries, contact the Marketing Department on 01782 213808 This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC paper. Please continue to help

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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE The Victoria Hall is proud to be the home of Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Centre. T 01782 236 000 stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk www.visitstoke.co.uk

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