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Billy Elliot is coming home! Don’t miss your chance to see this multi-award winning sensation when the tour arrives at the Sunderland Empire in April. Set in a small town in County Durham, against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated millions around the world, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
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A TEENAGER IN LOVE H SWEETS FOR MY SWEET HIS LATEST FLAME H VIVA LAS VEGAS H HERE I GO AGAIN SUSPICION H SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME AND MANY MORE From the team that brought you the huge success that is Dreamboats and Petticoats, Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60’s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ’n’ Roll classic. This nostalgic, feel-good journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters through the summer of ’63. For the first time without their parents the sisters embark on a holiday to the seaside. Full of freedom and high spirits they meet a handsome young American who invites them to a dance at the local U.S. Air Force base. But young love and holiday romance is never as simple as it sounds, and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful.
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DIRECT FROM A SMASH HIT SEASON IN THE HEART OF LONDON’S WEST END THE TELEGRAPH
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American Idiot is coming to Sunderland with Double Platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner playing the role of Johnny. He will join X Factor finalist Amelia Lily in Green Day’s explosive award-winning Broadway musical alongside Alexis Gerred, Llandyll Gove, Lucas Rush and Steve Rushton who will all be reprising their critically acclaimed roles.
GREEN DAY LYRICS BY BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG BOOK BY BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG AND MICHAEL MAYER DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY RACKY PLEWS DESIGNED BY SARA PERKS MUSIC BY
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Winner of two Tony Awards® and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer. US rock band Green Day released their American Idiot album back in 2004. Inspired by epic rock operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar and The Who’s Tommy, the album soon went multiplatinum, selling over 15m copies to date and winning a Grammy for Best Rock Album. This thrilling new musical has had Green Day fans in rapture and introduced a generation of theatregoers to their powerful and moving musical style. FOLLOW THE SHOW @UKAMERICANIDIOT
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‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION’ DAILY ECHO
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS A NEW PRODUCTION OF
‘BRILLIANT! IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS!’
‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE GO, GO, GO, JO’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
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Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry and Britain's Got Talent runner-up Lucy Kay. Bill Kenwright’s ‘AMAZING’, ’SUPERB’, ‘WONDERFUL’ and ‘BRILLIANT’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Pop Star to Opera Star and Channel 4’s The Jump. Lucy Kay rose to fame on Britain’s Got Talent and scored her first number one after her stunning debut album Fantasia shot straight to the top of the Classical Album Charts.
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MUSIC BY LYRICS BY RICHARD RODGERS OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II BOOK BY HOWARD LINDSAY AND RUSSEL CROUSE One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWll.
‘LUCY O’BYRNE IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF’ THE SCOTSMAN TUE 21 - SAT 25 JUN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm C G E Details page 30
Lucy O’Byrne, fresh from her success on BBC1’s The Voice, plays the title role of Maria. She became the competition’s runner-up last year, impressing the nation and chart-topper will.i.am with her stunning vocal range.
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The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long Farewell, and of course, The Sound of Music.
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Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com. Photos include previous cast
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THE SENSATIONAL NEW MUSICAL PACKED WITH CLASSIC 70’S HITS
ASUNDER
Gardyne Theatre and Arden Entertainment in association with DC Thomson & Co Ltd present
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ARLENE PHILLIPS DESIGNER TIM SHORTALL LIGHTING DESIGNER
PHILIP GLADWELL Once there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook, when teenage girls waited with bated breath by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie Magazine. In Jackie The Musical we revisit those heady days, and tell the story of a recent divorcée who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals. The quizzes, the fashion tips, the ‘do’s and don’ts on first date’ and above all the Cathy and Claire problem pages are all eagerly devoured by our plucky heroine as she revisits the dizzy world of the teen bible. With her ex and a handsome new guy in tow, the valuable lessons she learnt as a girl begin to influence her future and Jackie discovers the one person in control of her life is her. Starring Janet Dibley (The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends), Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley (Ragtime, Bread) and Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders, The Archers), Jackie The Musical features classic 70’s hits, played live on stage by a world class band. Thrill once more to the unmistakable sounds of pop idols Donny Osmond, David Cassidy, Marc Bolan and many more. This fun and feisty night out is a must see.
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Age guidance 12+. Running Time 2 hours, 15 mins including interval. Jackie ® © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2016. Photography by Eric Richmond
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In July one hundred years ago, British, French and German forces began one of the most traumatic battles in military history. Co-commissioned by 14 - 18 NOW, the UK-wide arts programme to mark the First World War centenary, this ambitious new event Principal Funders Supported by explores the legacy of the Somme through the prism of a single city Sunderland. Asunder premieres a film by award winning film maker Esther Johnson, using local archive footage to tell the story of the city’s involvement. The soundtrack to the film is created by Sunderland band Field Music and Newcastle’s Warm Digits, performed live with Royal Northern Sinfonia.
‘THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE ALLURING, POETIC AND POLITICAL. I WANT EVERYONE WHO SEES IT TO TAKE PRIDE IN THE REGION’S UNIQUE HISTORY AND TO FEEL THEY CAN HELP TO BUILD ITS FUTURE’
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BOB STANLEY, CREATIVE PRODUCER
SUN 10 JUL 2.30pm & 7.30pm
CREATIVE PRODUCER BOB STANLEY FILM ESTHER JOHNSON MUSIC FIELD MUSIC, WARM DIGITS, ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA
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ASUNDER IS CO-COMMISSIONED BY SUNDERLAND CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP AND 14-18 NOW: WW1 CENTENARY ART COMMISSIONS, SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL LOTTERY THROUGH ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND AND THE HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND, AND BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR MEDIA CULTURE AND SPORT Image courtesy of Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
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STARRING TERRY DEARY AS ZEUS!
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories Live On Stage. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.
GROOVY GREEKS From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!
INCREDIBLE INVADERS The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns!
TUE 12 - SAT 16 JUL GROOVY GREEKS Tue 10.30am, Wed & Thu 1.30pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm INCREDIBLE INVADERS Tue 1.30pm, Wed & Fri 10.30am, Thu & Sat 7pm UNDER 16s £5 off SCHOOLS 10+ £8 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils. Book for both shows and save 20% C G F E Details page 30 TICKETS FROM £12.75 £14.65 online/phone Online & phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)
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An all new production of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy comes to Sunderland starring Alexandra Burke (X Factor, The Bodyguard). Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the smash hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around. Come and see the habits hit the road again and why this fabulous family friendly show has been seen by more than 6 million people worldwide.
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LET THE MEMORY LIVE AGAIN
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns to Sunderland, direct from its sell-out seasons at the London Palladium.
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Adapted from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, this ‘GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL’ (DAILY EXPRESS) is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball and comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.
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With ‘TIMELESS MUSIC, SPECTACULAR SETS AND A SUPERB CAST’ (DAILY MIRROR), breathtaking choreography and of course the unforgettable Memory, Cats is a magical musical like no other. Let Cats thrill you once again, but don’t miss out on a seat - act fast and book your tickets today! ‘IT’S THE CAT’S WHISKERS’ (THE TIMES).
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THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE IN A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION
THE LEGENDARY 80s MUSICAL SENSATION RETURNS
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O H MY LOV E , MY DA R L I N G. . . I ’ V E H U N G E R E D F O R YO U R TO U C H BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS A NEW PRODUCTION OF
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Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her. Written by multi Brit-Award winner Dave Stewart and Grammy award winning Glen Ballard, with a script by Bruce Joel Rubin based on his OSCAR winning screenplay, Ghost brings all the romance and magic of the classic story to life with stunning music and illusions.
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MAUREEN NOLAN AS VI MOORE
Everybody Cut Loose as the explosive Rock ’n’ Roll musical Footloose bursts onto the stage in 2016.
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With a dynamic cast, starring Gareth Gates as Willard and Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore, this fast-paced show is not only packed full of amazing dance but serves up some classic 80s hits, including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It for the Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose. This four-time Tony Award nominee musical is not to be missed. Footloose The Musical presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe. Produced by David Hutchinson and Phillip Rowntree for Sell A Door Theatre Company, Runaway Entertainment, Jason Haigh-Ellery and Stephen McGill Productions.
‘THE HAPPIEST MOST ELECTRIFYING HIT SHOW - GO NOW’ SKY NEWS
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‘A COLOURFUL AND CONTAGIOUS ROCK MUSICAL THE BEST OF ITS SORT SINCE JERSEY BOYS’ THE TIMES
‘A BLAZING TRIUMPH. I SWEAR YOU’LL GET GOOSEBUMPS’DAILY TELEGRAPH
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THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
Sunny Afternoon tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, All Day and All of the Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new ‘GREAT BRITISH MUSICAL’ (THE TIMES) that will make your spirits soar.
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With music and lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall, Sunny Afternoon’s faultless musicianship and brilliant songs come together for a moving portrayal of The Kinks’ amazing journey during the youthful, rebellious 1960s.
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Production photos by Kevin Cummins from current West End production
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BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET RETURNS WITH A SPECTACULAR NEW BALLET
‘THE SEXIEST MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
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Immerse yourself in a magical world. David Bintley’s new ballet conjures Prospero’s magical isle from Shakespeare’s late masterpiece into a spellbinding new work of ballet theatre. At once enchanting and elemental The Tempest is a powerful story of a man determined to right past wrongs by all means in his power. This creative collaboration with acclaimed composer Sally Beamish, and designer Rae Smith (The Prince of the Pagodas, War Horse) intertwines themes of love, loyalty, and loss, punctuated by a comic duo, more than one dastardly conspiracy and a spectacular danced masque featuring gods and spirits.
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The Tempest promises to be the dance event of 2016 - an unforgettable experience.
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General on sale Thu 17 Mar Jenna Roberts; Image by Zena Holloway
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‘MURDER, GREED, CORRUPTION, EXPLOITATION, ADULTERY AND TREACHERY... ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS’ So begins the international award-winning musical, Chicago.
MON 28 NOV - SAT 3 DEC Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920’s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.
BOOK BY FRI 1 JUL £5 off Tue - Thu (A & B)
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.
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With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES
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A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin - it would be a crime to miss it.
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AN ELLEN KENT PRODUCTION
DON’T GET CAUGHT NAPPING BOOK FOR PANTO 2016!
WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA
MARTIN DODD FOR UK PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENTS
OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
TUE 17 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50 £27.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £19.50 C G Starring Linda Nolan (The Nolans), Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders) and Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty). This hysterical all-singing, all-dancing comedy is set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges.
A SPECTACULAR NEW INTERPRETATION OF ELLEN KENT’S GRANDEST OPERA Starring Olga Perrier the international French Soprano as Aida and Liza Kadelnik the celebrated mezzo from the Romanian National Opera as Amneris.
A magical pantomime that promises to add a fairy tale touch to your Christmas. Packed full of hilarious jokes, show-stopping song and dance, larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes and sparkling sets.
This tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge at whose heart is the doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the Egyptian hero, Radames, is brought to life on an impressive new set, against one of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote with the well-known arias Celeste Aida, Ritorna Vincitor and the great chorus piece the Triumphal March.
GROUPS 10+ See page 6 OUT OF SCHOOL GROUPS 10+ £11 SCHOOLS 10+ £8.50 or £10 with an ice cream plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils SENIORS £16.50 including ice cream
‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ THE INDEPENDENT
FRI 9 - SAT 31 DEC SAT 29 OCT 7.30pm
SENIORS £5 OFF (BAND A) Sung in Italian with English surtitles Cast subject to change *Also carries a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person
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FRANKLY SINATRA
FRI 10 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26* £28.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Celebrating the centenary of Sinatra Live at the Sands, Stephen Triffitt is the world’s No 1 Sinatra having played three seasons at the Sands, was Ol’ Blue Eyes in the West End and has sold out the Palladium (twice) with his solo spectacular. Featuring Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife, New York, New York, My Way, That’s Life, Under My Skin and more - with the swagger and velvet vocals, backed by the fantastic sound of big band swing.
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW THU 19 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.25* £25.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G
Prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other, that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, in the Johnny Cash Roadshow! Featuring award-winning singer/songwriter Clive John, alongside the ‘Carter Sisters’ and brass section the ‘JC Horns’ – it’s simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world and the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! www.johnnycashroadshow.com
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
SAT 11 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.25* £29.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Its 10th birthday party celebrates the 50th anniversary of chart-topper Reach Out I’ll Be There. The legend of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more continues. Over 36 classics revived by a huge cast with glittering costumes, dazzling dance moves and superb musicianship. www.easytheatres.com
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FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY THE DREAMBOYS
BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS THE ORBISON STORY
WED 29 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £25.75* £28.65 online/phone If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the UK, look no further than these incrediblestripping hunks. An action packed 2 hour show, these boys will literally have you begging for more! A night full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless and which you simply cannot afford to miss! www.dreamboystour.co.uk Age Advisory 18+
SAT 6 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to legend Roy Orbison, Barry Steele stuns audiences with his uncanny ability to recreate the exquisite sounds of this musical giant, as he and his guests celebrate the Big O’s 80th Birthday. www.royorbisontribute.com
FRI 1 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50* £25.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off C G
WED 23 NOV 8pm TICKETS FROM £24.25* £27.15 online/phone Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he's only gone and done it again! What's he like? Come and see what he's blithering on about this time.
The world’s official number one Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere and their ability to capture the band’s definitive sound has won mass audience acclaim.
‘HE JUST LETS THE BRILLIANCE OF HIS MATERIAL DOMINATE THE ROOM’
Featuring the classic hits Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes and many more including a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey.
THE GUARDIAN Age Advisory 15+
www.illegaleagles.com
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
SUN 6 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21.50 £24.40 online/phone
THU 30 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23* £25.90 online/phone The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time. www.elotribute.com
A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING
SUN 17 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50 £26.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G Re-live the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, I’ve Had The Time of My Life and many more. This show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage currently on tour in the UK & worldwide. www.easytheatres.com
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SEAN LOCK KEEP IT LIGHT
Roy Chubby Brown is a comic genius and one of the funniest comedians in the world. His outrageous performances are considered unsuitable for mainstream television but his video’s and DVD’s sell in their millions. His live concerts are legendary and every theatre and concert hall in the UK has put up the ‘Sold-out’ signs when he has appeared. Age Advisory 18+
LOCAL PRODUCTIONS iDANCE EXTRAVAGANZA MON 6 JUN 7pm
THE WORX - FIERCE AND FEARLESS WED 8 JUN 7.15pm
SUNDERLAND SCHOOLS DANCE FESTIVAL TUE 28 JUN 1pm
TRISH AND TRINA BORN TO PERFORM SAT 2 JUL 4pm
ZAZZ See website for performance info FRI 22 JUL 6.30pm SAT 23 JUL 2pm & 6.30pm
KATHLEEN DAVIS - WINTER WONDERLAND SAT 26 NOV 7pm Check www.atgtickets.com/sunderland for details of upcoming local productions.
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THEATRE TOURS
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EMPLOYABILITY PACKAGE Everyone goes through an audition at some point in their life. Performers obviously audition all the time, however a regular job interview can also be an audition, an opportunity for someone to show off their knowledge and skills. We offer workshops to learn how to improve your audition (whatever the role) and maximise your employability.
DESIGN YOUR OWN DREAMCOAT Join us on a theatre tour and explore some of the fundamentals which go into designing costumes for theatre. Groups will take inspiration from themes from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and will present their designs through a fun workshop. Suitable for beginners. A bespoke workshop can be created for intermediate groups. Back stage access cannot be guaranteed. Tue 31 May - Sat 4 Jun SOULFUL SINGING Strike a chord with this fun workshop suitable for all singing levels inspired by the uplifting and sensational songs of Sister Act! Mon 5 - Sat 10 Sep PREPARE TO PERFORM Join us for a behind the scenes insight into preshow preparations accompanied by a brief workshop. Tue 13 - Fri 23 Sep
ARTS AWARD We are proud to inform teachers that we deliver Arts Award at Discover and Explore level, together with a supporter’s badge. If you are delivering Arts Award in your school or are interested in finding out more, please see the dedicated website for Arts Award learning across the City.
WEEKLY CLASSES CONNECTIONS Youth theatre with No Limits Theatre. For ages 11-25 with additional needs such as autism. Mondays 4.15pm-5.45pm. £2 per session THE FUSION PROJECT Weekly community youth theatre for ages 11-16. Thursdays 4.15pm5.45pm. £26 per month MOVERS Contemporary dance & ballet based movement sessions for ages 65+. Thu & Fri 10am - 12noon. £2.50 per session including tea & coffee!
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COMMUNITY CHORUS Brand new weekly class for singers and non-singers run by local musician Bridie Jackson. Learn new tips on technique and performance skills covering a wide a wide range of styles including pop, folk, gospel and classical. Every Friday 1pm 3pm from 15 Apr. £3 per session including tea & coffee!
PRE SHOW TOURS Attendees take a step through time, behind the scenes of our beautiful Edwardian theatre. See sets and lighting up-close and personal, tours may also include access to unseen areas of the venue including dressing rooms and the stage. Please advise us of any access requirements at the point of booking. The following tours are priced at £6pp (excludes show ticket):
PRESHOW FAMILY FUN Free to Saturday matinee ticket holders with children. Please contact us prior if you have any specific requirements. JOSEPH Sat 4 Jun THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sat 25 Jun HORRIBLE HISTORIES Sat 16 Jul SISTER ACT Sat 10 Sep CATS Sat 17 & Sat 24 Sep THE TEMPEST Sat 22 Oct
JOSEPH Sat 4 Jun 11am SISTER ACT Sat 10 Sep 11am CATS Sat 17 & Sat 24 Sep 11am SUNNY AFTERNOON Sat 8 Oct 11am Private tours can also be arranged at £6pp (£5pp for groups 10+, £3pp for schools). Min & max group numbers apply. FAIRY TALE FAMILY TOURS Following the success of our sell-out interactive family tours last Christmas, we’re delighted to bring you even more dates for this year’s pantomime. Certain not to send families to sleep, we take families on a Sleeping Beauty adventure throughout the venue. Tours last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, include refreshments and available on the following dates:
CONTACT US 0191 566 1054 sunderlandeducation@ theambassadors.com creativelearning.atg.co.uk All Creative Learning activities are subject to change and availability
Sat 10, Sat 17, Fri 23, Fri 30 Dec 11am Sat 24 Dec 10am Sat 31 Dec 11.30am
TO BOOK Call 0844 871 3022 or book in person at the Box Office. Behind the scenes and stage access are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Tour spaces are subject to availability and routes may change, tours may involve a number of stairs. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your standard network rate.
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RELAXED SLEEPING BEAUTY WED 28 DEC, 5PM Suitable for people with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, dementia and young children. The standard auditorium rules are relaxed and the following support given: ■ Technical adjustments to lighting and sound are made to the performance and quiet space is available during the show
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Large print guides are available upon request. Contact us for a copy.
SUPPORTED THE SOUND OF MUSIC SAT 25 JUN, 2.30PM SLEEPING BEAUTY SCHOOLS DATE TBA Offers a quiet space during the show; preshow familiarisations visit(s) and preparation pack. Please note this is not a relaxed performance. Contact us for more details.
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ARRIVE BY METRO - FOR FREE! If you’re seeing a show you can travel on Metro and the Shields Ferry for free for up to two hours before and after the performance. Nearest stations are Sunderland and Park Lane. It means you can make a night of it and not worry about parking. Bravo! T&C’s apply. Please check From validity before travel. Seaburn, www.nexus.org.uk/metro/offers
FRONT OF HOUSE OPENING TIMES & LATECOMERS RULE Doors open 1 ½ hour prior to performance. Latecomers may not be admitted to the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance and in some instances, not until the interval. The management reserves the right to refuse admission.
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PARKING Sunderland is excellent for parking with around 3000 parking places across the city centre. St Mary’s Multi-storey P1 (SR1 3AH), The Bridges Multi-storey P2 (SR1 3PZ) and Livingstone Road P3 (SR1 3AW) are secure car parks within walking distance of the theatre with competitive rates. www.thebridges-shopping.com www.sunderland.gov.uk/parking
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