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WELCOME

SUMMER 2015 Welcome to the Summer season at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall.

This season we’re delighted to welcome the smash-hit production of The Bodyguard. Based on the blockbuster film of the same name and celebrating the music of Whitney Houston, this is set to be the hottest ticket in town!

DERREN BROWN

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THE BODYGUARD

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RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW

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NORTHERN BALLET MADAMA BUTTERFLY

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NORTHERN BALLET ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER

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In June, we are privileged to play host to Northern Ballet with their production of Perpetuum Mobile/Madama Butterfly and their ballet for children, Elves and the Shoemaker. Perpetuum Mobile/Madama Butterfly will give audiences a taster to ballet, whilst Elves and the Shoemaker is the perfect introduction to ballet for children.

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A taste of the high life comes to The Regent Theatre in July, as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels comes to Stoke-on-Trent direct from the West End. From the producer who brought you Legally Blonde and based on the classic film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is mischievous and clever and sure to have you laughing out loud!

At The Victoria Hall, we have comedy and music from one of the original greats of stand up, Jasper Carrott, plus music from UB40, Elvis Costello and Showaddywaddy.

THE GLENN MILLER STORY

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AN INSPECTOR CALLS

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THE FULL MONTY

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TOSCA DIE FLEDERMAUS CARMEN

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PETER PAN

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If you haven’t visited recently, you may notice that we have undergone some refurbishment work. Please do join us for a drink in our beautiful new Piano Bar, open before the show, during the interval and post-show too – perfect for relaxing afterwards. We also have our new Ambassador Lounge, details of which are on the page opposite. Why not upgrade your theatre experience with one of our special packages and exclusive host service in a stylish and comfortable environment?

We look forward to welcoming you!

Best wishes, Andrew Nicklin General Manager Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

LOVE ME TENDER

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EAST IS EAST

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DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

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INALA

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ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET SWAN LAKE

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

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DATE BOOKING INFORMATION Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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DERREN BROWN’S HEADER BRAND NEW GOESSHOW HERE2015

A MAGICAL, MUSICAL HEADER GOES DELIGHT HERE

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DIRECTED BY ANDY NYMAN & ANDREW O’CONNOR

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The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion is back on tour in 2015 with a brand new one-man show, Derren Brown: Miracle. Having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the greatest pleasure, Derren is, once again, looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control.

This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003.

Since then he has toured every year and been watched by an estimated audience of over one and a half million people. He has won two DATES prestigious Olivier Awards, for Something Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wicked This Way Comes (2006) and Svengali Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm (2012). His last show, Infamous, was universally acclaimed by critics and audience alike.

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‘AN ENJOYABLE AND ENERGETIC HOUR PERFORMED

BY A GENUINELY ENGAGING YOUNG CAST’ THE GUARDIAN

Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler flies into Stoke-On-Trent direct from a smashing West End season!

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.

The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things and all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two!

When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups). Get a sneak preview at www.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk Illustration copyright © Axel Scheffler 2001 & Macmillan Children’s books

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The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Stoke-On-Trent in 2015 starring Zoe Birkett (ITV’s Pop Idol, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Thriller Live) as Rachel Marron. Direct from its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to The Regent Theatre for two weeks only!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge - what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

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JILL CLEWES PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS

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Right Here Right Now brings to the stage of The Regent Theatre some of the most talented youngsters in the area.

This breathtaking production is staged once every two years and is the spectacular not to be missed.

Right Here Right Now is visually stunning, combining gifted youngsters, professional staging and beautiful music to produce a most exciting theatrical experience. Produced and directed by Jill Clewes, prepare yourselves to be completely entertained by the stars of tomorrow as they take you on an emotional and exciting journey into performing arts today!

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‘PREPARE TO BE ENTERTAINED - EVERY JILL CLEWES PERFORMING ARTS SHOW I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WATCH HAS TAKEN ME ON AN EXHILARATING PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS - DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW WHICH PROMISES TO BE JILL’S BEST PRODUCTION TO DATE’

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POWERFUL STORYTELLING AND BREATHTAKING DANCE

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‘EUROPE’S BEST BALLET COMPANY’

NORTHERN BALLET NAMED ‘BEST COMPANY’ AT THE TAGLIONI EUROPEAN BALLET AWARDS 2014 MADAME BUTTERFLY IS CHOREOGRAPHED BY DAVID NIXON OBE WITH LIVE MUSIC BY PUCCINI AND PERPETUUM MOBILE IS CHOREOGRAPHED BY CHRISTOPHER HAMPSON WITH LIVE MUSIC BY BACH

Be moved this spring and let ‘Europe’s leading dance actors’ captivate you through a mix of powerful storytelling and classical dance as Northern Ballet perform two breathtaking ballets in one evening.

Northern Ballet transports you to Japan as the Company presents a new adaptation of its much-loved and heartbreakingly tragic Madame Butterfly. The inspiration for the world famous musical Miss Saigon, the story of Madame Butterfly tells of the doomed love affair between an American Naval Lieutenant and his young Japanese bride, Butterfly. Madly in love and prepared to sacrifice everything, Butterfly’s world falls apart when she is abandoned and betrayed.

Perpetuum Mobile (Perpetual Motion) doesn’t tell a story but does show off the dancers at their athletic best. The incredible strength and prowess of Northern Ballet’s dancers will leave you breathless.

So let Northern Ballet’s uniquely expressive dancers sweep you away for an evening of unrivalled storytelling, dance and live music.

Madame Butterfly image Jason Tozer. Perpetuum Mobile image Brian Slater.

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SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS

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‘SHORT, SWEET AND ENCHANTING’ THE STAGE

ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER IS CHOREOGRAPHED BY DANIEL DE ANDRADE WITH LIVE MUSIC BY PHILIP FEENEY

After the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling and Three Little Pigs, and the TV adaptations for CBeebies, Northern Ballet presents their latest ballet for children, Elves & the Shoemaker.

A poor and kind-hearted shoemaker receives some much-needed help when his last piece of leather is transformed into the most magnificent pair of shoes overnight. He discovers that not only are the shoes beautiful; they are also magical. Who is the mysterious maker of these marvellous shoes?

Retelling the famous Brothers Grimm story, Elves & the Shoemaker is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to live ballet, music and theatre. These child friendly performances will last approximately 40 minutes.

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SHAKESPEARE IN STOKE-ON-TRENT THIS SUMMER

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MATT DOHERTY as Tybalt/Paris STEFFAN DONNELLY as Mercutio STEVEN ELDER as Capulet DIRECTED BY DOMINIC DROMGOOLE & TIM HOARE DESIGNED BY ANDREW D EDWARDS COMPOSED BY BILL BARCLAY A violent street brawl between their rival families is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact Juliet has been promised to another, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between their families and tragedy begins to unfold.

A small troupe of travelling players takes to the road with Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Performed at the Globe and on an Elizabethan-style stage, this stripped-down version breathes new life into one of the greatest of all love stories.

‘SUMMER IS ALL THE SWEETER FOR A SHAKESPEARE ROAD TRIP’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘LONDON’S MOST INFORMAL AND GENUINELY POPULAR THEATRE’ THE INDEPENDENT, JUNE 2010

SARAH HIGGINS as Nurse TOM KANJI as Friar Lawrence/ Benvolio CASSIE LAYTON as Juliet HANNAH MCPAKE as Lady Capulet SAMUEL VALENTINE as Romeo

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GET ALL SHOOK UP WITH THE HITS OF ELVIS PRESLEY

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From the producers of Hairspray, Midnight Tango, West Side Story and The Rocky Horror Show comes a hilarious, feel-good musical featuring Elvis Presley’s greatest hits.

In a small town in 1950’s America, a guitar-playing, hip-swivelling stranger rides his motorbike into town.

Is he The Devil In Disguise or a Hound Dog in his Blue Suede Shoes? The townsfolk are about to be All Shook Up and could be headed for Heartbreak Hotel, but for Natalie, the love-struck, tomboy mechanic, it really is Now or Never.

Packed with 25 of the best-loved songs by The King himself, Love Me Tender, by the writer of the award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit Memphis, is a funny and moving tale of hope, second chances and the healing qualities of Rock ’n’ Roll.

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

‘SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT’ BROADWAYWORLD.COM

‘IF ELVIS WERE ALIVE HE’D BE IN THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDING’ CURTAIN UP

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fierce, funny and affecting a play with guts, wit and a big, beating

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Pauline M C Lynn Starring

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Award winning screen icon from Father Ted, Shameless and EastEnders

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AYUB khan din

directed by

sam yates

Following a sensational West End run, part of the critically acclaimed Trafalgar Transformed Season, one of the best British Comedies comes to the regent Theatre this Summer.

Starring award-winning screen icon Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Shameless and EastEnders) as Ella and a host of the finest British acting talent as the remainder of the Khan family and friends, this long awaited revival of Ayub Khan Din’s modern comedy classic promises to be unmissable.

Pakistani chip shop owner George Khan - ‘Genghis’ to his kids - is determined to give his children a strict Muslim upbringing against the unforgiving backdrop of 1970s Salford. Household tension reaches breaking point as their long suffering English mother, Ella, gets caught in the cross fire - her loyalties divided between her marriage and the free will of her children.

Image features some original West End cast

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STAR CASTING ANNOUNCED

MICHAEL PRAED

NOEL SULLIVAN

CARLEY STENSON

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One of the biggest new West End musicals, already seen by over half a million people, comes straight to The Regent Theatre from The Savoy Theatre, London.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike and this major new production is a rare chance to return to ‘AN ALL BUT LOST ERA OF MUSICAL COMEDY’ (THE GUARDIAN) and relive the golden age of the classic musical.

Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the French Riviera and its decadent underworld, as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete in the true art of the con, they discover there is only room for one of them.

Multi award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots) leads one of the finest creative teams ever assembled including the comedy duo who gave us TV’s Mad About You (Jeffrey Lane) and West End hit musical The Full Monty (David Yazbek).

Sophisticated and suave with a good dash of mischief, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is set to be the finest night out of 2015 - secure your tickets today.

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

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

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

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO IN

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

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

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A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED

SWAN LAKE

A MAGICAL NEW PRODUCTION English Youth Ballet presents a new production of Swan Lake.

It promises to be a traditional production but with particular emphasis on the rivalry between the seductive evil Black Swan Odile and the beautiful but vulnerable White Swan Odette, as they compete for the affections of the Prince.

English Youth Ballet’s professional principal dancers lead the pageantry of up to 100 young talented regional dancers in this highly acclaimed company.

‘ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET IS A TRIUMPH’ DANCE EXPRESSION

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‘100 LOCAL YOUNG DANCERS SUPPORTED

BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S FINEST PRINCIPAL DANCERS’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

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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 Stoke-on-Trent due to overwhelming popular demand starring West End theatre and boyband Blue’s Duncan James!

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

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

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

‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’ DAILY EXPRESS

16-PIECE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

WITH SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS

IN THE MOOD MOONLIGHT SERENADE TUXEDO JUNCTION CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO LITTLE BROWN JUG PENNSYLVANIA 6-500

HIS MUSIC DEFINED AN ERA...

...HIS STORY STUNNED THE WORLD

It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller disappeared as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during WWII. Did he crash?

Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved?

Brought to stage for the first time in a new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader, whose music defined an era and story stunned the world.

Music legend Tommy Steele, Britain’s first rock ’n’ roll icon who became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage as only a great star can in this extraordinary tale, accompanied by a live Glenn Miller Orchestra and a full supporting company of singers, dancers and actors. Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movies and award-winning stage musicals including Half a Sixpence and Singin’ in the Rain, and his celebrated role as Scrooge in Bill Kenwright’s spectacular festive musical which played twice at the London Palladium.

AND MANY, MANY MORE DIRECTED BY BILL KENWRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY BILL DEAMER

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WINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDS

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THE NATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION

J.B. PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER

DIRECTED BY

STEPHEN DALDRY

★★★★★

From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot, comes the multi award-winning West End production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls.

Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

★★★★★ ‘SPECTACULAR. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT, YOU MUST. IF YOU HAVE, SEE IT AGAIN’

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Photos by Robert Day featuring previous cast members.

‘SUPERBLY TENSE. BREATHTAKING DARING & FAULTLESS EXECUTION’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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DAILY MAIL

MAIL ON SUNDAY

GARY ANDREW LOUIS RUPERT MARTIN BOBBY LUCY DUNN EMERICK HILL MILLER SCHOFIELD In 1997 a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose took the world by storm!

They’re back and this time they really have to go The Full Monty... live on stage. Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar-winning writer of the film, has gone all the way with this hilarious and heartfelt adaptation that’s getting standing ovations every night.

With songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, this award winning production is one huge package of laughs and emotion.

WINNER UK THEATRE AWARD BEST TOURING PRODUCTION

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTSHEADER ELLEN KENT’S GOES HERE OPERA FESTIVAL

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WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND A FULL ORCHESTRA

PUCCINI TOSCA

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, featuring a boys’ choir with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

‘TOSCA LIVED UP TO ALL MY HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS’ IRISH EXAMINER Sung in Italian with English surtitles

JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUS

Ellen Kent’s Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere in 2006. This unique version includes a mystery celebrity.

Die Fledermaus will be sung in English with a translation by Ellen Kent - do not miss!

‘A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINING EVENING AS LIGHT AS ANY CHAMPAGNE BUBBLE’ THE STAGE, MANCHESTER Sung in English with English surtitles

BIZET CARMEN

Introducing a spectacular horse show! This dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song. Carmen also includes a replica of Seville’s main square with fountains, flowers and orange trees.

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER Sung in French with English surtitles

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SAT 21 NOV 2015 Tosca 7.30pm WED 16 MAR 2016 Die Fledermaus 7.30pm THU 17 MAR 2016 Carmen 7.30pm PACKAGE DEALS* DATE Book two operas and save 15% Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Book three Operas and save 20% Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm (Prem, A - C) *Available via phone and CARD in person ATG THEATRE at the Box Office Discounts G F S Details page XX SAVE WITH YOUR

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A SWASHBUCKLING PANTO ADVENTURE!

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Fly away on a magical adventure to Neverland this Christmas, as First Family Entertainment brings this swashbuckling spectacular pantomime to The Regent Theatre.

Full of wonderful songs, glittering sets and costumes, hilarious comedy and more than a sprinkle of fairy dust, this year’s production, Peter Pan, is set to be the highlight of the year and a sure delight for the whole family.

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Join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they take on the villainous Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Enter a fairytale world that will captivate the young and the young at heart, where all your Christmas wishes come true. So if you believe in fairies (or even if you don’t), hook your tickets now for this perfect panto full of family-friendly festive fun!

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SPECIAL EVENTS MILTON JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DAFT

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THU 16 APR 8pm

Yes him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. ‘ABSURDIST ONE-LINE MASTERPIECES’ THE TIMES 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.

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

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FRI 17 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new action-packed show! Featuring the very best in Blues, Motown, Soul & comedy from both of the Blues Brothers movies as well as classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more. Now complete with an elaborate new stage production including a 7-piece live band, this is definitely not a night to be missed!

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

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SAT 18 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Back by overwhelming public demand and with a sensational new show for 2015, the UK’s longest running musical theatre concert, Beyond the Barricade re-creates original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity and features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena.

YAMATO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN

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FRI 24 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off Yamato’s acclaimed performances of authentic Japanese Taiko drumming leave audiences exhilarated in this high-energy, explosive production. The dynamic movement of the drummers is as impressive as the music, in this visually spectacular and highly entertaining show.

‘PURE ENERGY MEETS SPIRITUAL HIGH’ THE SCOTSMAN

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE

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SAT 25 APR 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off 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 and Roll join together on stage for this musical extravaganza. Backed by the superb Paradise Band, this is a two hour celebration with over 40 songs packed into this roof raising critically acclaimed show. www.rocknrollparadise.com

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ALAN CARR YAP, YAP, YAP!

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THU 14 MAY 8pm RETURNS ONLY No stranger to yap Alan Carr will be yapping his way around the UK & Ireland with his brand new stand up show Yap, Yap, Yap! The BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning comedian, author and chat show supremo returns to his stand up roots with his hilarious take on life.

Yap it up!

DYLAN MORAN OFF THE HOOK

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FRI 15 MAY 8pm Suitable for 15+

Dylan Moran star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary is back with his new stand up show.

★★★★ ‘IT DIDN’T FALTER FOR A MOMENT. THIS IS STAND-UP COMEDY OF THE FIRST ORDER - THERE’S SCARCELY A WORD WASTED - SERIOUSLY GOOD FUN’ THE TIMES

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN

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SAT 16 MAY 11.30am & 3pm Recommended Age 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 guide you through this interactive screening by showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of a couple of special princesses. www.singalonga.net

UB40

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TUE 2 JUN 7.30pm Naming themselves after the unemployment benefit form, UB40 formed in 1978, before releasing their debut album Signing Off in August 1980 - considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. It was the start of a career that has since seen the band have over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieve sales of over 100 million records.

JASPER CARROTT

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STAND UP & ROCK WITH THE BEV BEVAN BAND & GUESTS FRI 5 JUN 7.30pm Stand Up & Rock does exactly what it says. Jasper is back to his very best with his inimitable stand up routines alongside Bev Bevan and his band, the legendary drummer from ELO who has rocked audiences all over the world. Look forward to a fabulous night of comedy and music with Jasper back where he belongs, making us laugh!

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SPECIAL EVENTS AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

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WED 10 JUN Stage Time 7.15pm

You may have heard him on the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 series Meet David Sedaris or you might be one of the millions worldwide who have read one of his many books. After three sell-out runs in London, two sell-out Edinburgh Fringe Festival stints and a sell-out UK 2014 tour Sedaris will once again set out across the UK and we’re delighted to announce he’s coming to Stoke-on-Trent.

ELVIS COSTELLO DETOUR

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WED 17 JUN 8pm

Following the success of his solo shows last year, Elvis Costello brings his brand new solo show Detour to the UK. Costello’s solo shows have been some of the most adventurous of his illustrious career. Last year saw him hit the stage of the legendary Paris venue, I’Olympia and the Bela Bartok National concert Hall in Budapest. Whatever the venue, this is not a show to be missed.

THE DREAMBOYS FEATURING JAKE QUICKENDEN

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FRI 19 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2.50 off Featuring a Live Vocal Performance by X Factor’s Jake Quickenden.

An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more! This is one action packed show full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless – book your tickets now!

ABBA MANIA

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SAT 20 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off 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! Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

THE CARPENTERS STORY

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THU 25 JUN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off The Carpenters Story features Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter, combined to bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo.

Hits on offer include Yesterday Once More, Please Mr Postman, Top of the World, They Long to be Close To You and We’ve Only Just Begun.

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SHOWADDYWADDY

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FRI 3 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, Under The Moon of Love, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more.

So come and join the Dancing Party… You’ve Got What It Takes!

AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING

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FRI 17 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Embarking upon its 5th Anniversary tour An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show is a 5 star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Often imitated but never bettered. ‘WILL SET YOUR HEART AND FEET ALIGHT!’ LOVINGLIVINGLONDON.COM Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage on tour in the UK and worldwide.

BELLOWHEAD

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FRI 17 JUL Doors 7pm Bellowhead are widely praised for their stunning live shows and often acknowledged as one of the best live acts the UK has produced in recent years. A blistering 11-piece band fusing folk, funk, rock, world, jazz, music hall and classical music, they have placed themselves at the cutting edge of the contemporary music scene while harnessing all the power and mystery of English and European musical traditions.

ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS

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FRI 18 SEP 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to music legend Roy Orbison. He’s stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny visual similarity. Joining Barry on stage is the phenomenal Paul Molloy as Elvis Presley, Maxine Mazumber as Dusty Springfield and the mesmerising talent of Boogie Williams playing Jerry Lee Lewis.

MICHAEL PALIN THE THIRTY YEARS TOUR

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THU 1 OCT 7.30pm

See Michael use his diaries to tell the story of a life lived in the public eye.

Monty Python catapulted him into a career which went on to produce not just the legendary films of the Python team, but also Ripping Yarns, railway journeys, feature films like A Private Function and A Fish Called Wanda, a BAFTA-nominated performance in the series GBH, as well as novels, plays, and three of the most successful travel series ever made.

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SPECIAL EVENTS RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

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FRI 23 OCT 7.30pm

‘Purveyors of Cool’ perform the greatest music of the 20th Century.

Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis in a totally live show with a swingin’ orchestra and Vegas Showgirls too.

Come Fly with Me, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Fly Me To The Moon, Mack The Knife. THE BBC ‘MAGNIFICENT!’ THE STAGE ‘SUPERB’ Always a fun night out! www.ratpack.biz

SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE

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SAT 31 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off

Brand new production for 2015 - the most dynamic 60s show touring the UK. This is the must see 60s extravaganza for all 60s fans. For one night only all the hits performed by five of the most popular artistes of the 60s. Starring Herman’s Hermits, Chris Farlowe, Steve Ellis the voice of Love Affair, Union Gapuk, New Amen Corner, and hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers.

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

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TUE 3 NOV 7.30pm

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. She is now referred to as Britain’s best-loved psychic.

Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purposes of entertainment

JOOLS HOLLAND

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THU 5 NOV 7.30pm

A series of intimate shows in iconic venues accompanied by special guests, these gigs are not to be missed. The Selecter’s Pauline Black and Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson will join Jools at The Regent Theatre; accompanied by the sound of Jools’ unforgettable Rhythm & Blues Orchestra plus guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall.

DIVERSITY UP CLOSE & PERSONAL CREATED BY ASHLEY BANJO

FRI 6 NOV Doors 7pm RETURNS ONLY Normally incorporating several genres of music from classical to hip-hop, 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.

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LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB

STOKE-ON-TRENT FESTIVAL FRI 17 APR 8pm CITY OF BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club has previously booked the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time.

Come and see more brilliant comedians off the telly plus the cream of the international circuit!

The line up changes every month and each show will have 4 comics including MC Damion Larkin ‘ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP NEW COMEDIANS’ BBC. For more details and bookings www.atgtickets.com/lol

CBSO YOUTH CHORUS

THE MAGIC OF MENDELSSOHN Conductor Ed Gardner Soloist Cèdric Tiberghien Mendelssohn The Fair Melusina Overture Mendelssohn String Symphony No.10.

Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No.1 Mendelssohn Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream

SAT 18 APR | SAT 16 MAY | SAT 20 JUN SAT 18 JUL | SAT 15 AUG | SAT 19 SEP

TUE 21 APR 7.30pm LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SONGS OF THE PARADISE SALOON Conductor Marios Papadopoulos Soloist Alison Balsom Bernstein Overture, Candide Bramwell Tovey Songs of the Paradise Saloon Dvorák Symphony No. 9 (From the New World)

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PLUS EXTRA DATES Coming on Fridays in Sep, Oct, Nov (see website for details)

ORGAN PROMS

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SAT 9 MAY 12 noon Ian Tracey Concert Organist Liverpool Cathedral and City of Liverpool Organist SAT 13 JUN 12 noon Keith Hearnshaw Concert Organist Birmingham SAT 11 JUL 12 noon Roger Fisher Concert Organist North Wales

FRI 15 MAY 8pm HALLÉ

SAT 15 AUG 12 noon Gert Van Hoef Concert Organist Netherlands

FESTIVAL FINALE

Conductor Jamie Phillips Soloist Andrew Tyson Glinka Overture, Ruslan & Ludmilla Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

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CREATIVE LEARNING - MAKING THEATRE MAGIC

OUR CREATIVE LEARNING TEAM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS THEY OFFER THE REGENT ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS ENROL NOW! The Academy provides young adults the opportunity to work with industry professionals on the region’s largest stages.

ACADEMY (DRAMA) Age 11 - 14 Mon 6 - 8pm ACADEMY (DRAMA) Age 14+ Mon 6 - 9pm ACADEMY (DANCE) Ages 11+ Tue 6 - 8pm For more information or to enrol email regentacademy@live.co.uk

LIDICE SHALL LIVE! The Regent Drama & Dance Academy along with 16 Community Dance Groups from across the region will be performing Lidice Shall Live!

Lidice Shall Live! explores the WW11 atrocity of Lidice and its connection with Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent.

The audience will weave between corridors; sit with the characters and listen to the verbatim words of survivors of the atrocity.

Situated in the Victoria Hall, the location of the first Lidice Shall Live Campaign.

Performances Victoria Hall 8 & 9 Jun 2015 7pm

ACCESS PERFORMANCES THE BODYGUARD TOUCH TOUR Sat 23 May 12.45pm AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 23 May 2.30pm SIGNED PERFORMANCE Sat 30 May 2.30pm

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GREAT PLACES TO VISIT IN STOKE-ON-TRENT! Visit the World Capital of Ceramics, home to the world renowned brands of Wedgwood, Portmeirion, Churchill, Aynsley, Emma Bridgewater and Moorcroft. Follow the Ceramics Trail and enjoy the complete ceramics experience.

Discover the history and the heritage of The Potteries at our award-winning museums and visitor centres, and go on a factory tour and learn about the skills and craftsmanship that go into producing our famous pottery. Have a go at creating your own masterpiece, and shop till you drop with the many pottery factory shops in the city.

A brand new visitor experience, World of Wedgwood, will open in Summer 2015. The inspirational new complex will combine a state-of-the-art ‘visitor experience’ including an interactive factory tour, the Wedgwood Museum, inspirational brand spaces, a flagship retail store, stylish Wedgwood Tea rooms and a new restaurant championing locally sourced produce.

Enjoy a great day out at the Trentham Estate. Home to Trentham Gardens, Trentham Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme and Trentham Shopping Village – this is a destination to please everyone!

Stoke-on-Trent has an exciting programme of events throughout the year find out what’s on by visiting www.visitstoke.co.uk/ whats-on

THE CERAMICS TRAIL Enjoy the complete ceramics experience by picking up the new Ceramics Trail guide from the Tourist Information Centre and from ceramic attractions. Alternatively, discover more at www.ceramicstrail.co.uk ORDER A NEW 2015 BROCHURE Order the new 2015 Stoke-on-Trent Tourist Information Pack including the Stoke-on-Trent Visitor Guide and the ultimate Pocket Guide to Stoke-on-Trent with details of over 20 factory shops, ceramic museums & visitor centres, gardens, great family-filled attractions, and accommodation. Contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01782 236000 or email stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk Plan your visit at www.visitstoke.co.uk or contact the Tourist Information Centre, based at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, on 01782 236000 or stoke.tic@stoke.gov.uk

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All prices are subject to change. Theatre card members do not pay booking fees on most shows. **A £2.85 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & Group Bookings). *A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.

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The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions & fees. Due to the varying nature of our shows, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.

BOOKING INFORMATION 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 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.

TELEPHONE BOOKINGS/ RESERVATIONS 0844 871 7649 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm Sun 10am - 8pm GROUPS HOTLINE 0844 871 7619 groupsales@theambassadors.com Mon - Fri 10am - 5.30pm ONLINE www.atgtickets.com/stoke Certain discounts and concessions may not be available online. Online booking and transaction fees apply.

ACCESS BOOKINGS 0844 871 7677 POSTAL BOOKINGS Box Office, Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD Facsimile 01782 214738. Please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

PAYMENT METHODS Cash, cheque (payable to ATG London Ltd), Mastercard, Visa and Switch.

Cheques can only be accepted for performances a month or more in advance. Tickets cannot be issued until the cheque has been allowed to clear (21 days). The information and prices in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press. Stoke-onTrent Theatres reserves the right to alter the advertised programme, prices or facilities.

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 of £3 per ticket.

Members of our ATG Theatre Card scheme can exchange tickets free of charge, subject to availability.

TRAVELLING TO THE THEATRE Stoke-on-Trent can be accessed from either junctions 15 or 16 of the M6 and The Cultural Quarter is clearly

signposted from the A500. The city bus station is located directly opposite The Victoria Hall and Stoke-on-Trent station is a short bus or taxi journey away.

There are a number of car parks within a short distance of the venue - the largest of which is John Street Multi-storey car park. For more information on car parking in the city, please visit www.stoke.gov.uk

MEDIUM /THERAPIST/CLAIRVOYANT Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

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.

DATA PROTECTION

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

ATG THEATRE CARD ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL 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.

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 - see show pages for details.

Arrive 15 mins early for Audio Described Introductory Notes.

To book for an Access performance, please book directly with the venue box office or call our Access line on 0844 871 7677. For more information on our Access services, please call 01782 21214.

BOOKING & TRANSACTION FEES Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge.

RESTORATION LEVY Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall’s restoration fund / building fund.

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 the environment by recycling it.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s number one live-theatre company with a total of 39 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised award-winning theatre producer. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Arcadia, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

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BOX OFFICE The Regent Theatre, Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP

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