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AUTUMN 2015 Welcome to the autumn season at The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall.

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We’re delighted to welcome Priscilla, Queen of the Desert back to The Regent in September, following its previous storming success here. Duncan James (Blue) will be taking on the role of Tick - and with disco hits including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive and Hot Stuff to name but a few, it’s a guaranteed fun night out! September will also see music legend Tommy Steele star in The Glenn Miller Story - an extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader featuring a spectacular 16-piece orchestra. A host of familiar faces will be baring all when The Full Monty visits us in October. Starring Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks, EastEnders), Andrew Dunn (dinnerladies), Louis Emerick (Brookside), Rupert Hill (Coronation St), Martin Miller and Bobby Schofield, this award-winning production is one huge packet of laughs! And of course, our autumn season wouldn’t be complete without our annual Panto, which this year is the classic Peter Pan. Jonny Wilkes and Christian Patterson both return take a look at page 19 to find out who they’ll be playing! We’d love for you to join us in this very special anniversary year - Jonny’s 10th year in Regent Pantos and FFE’s 10th year of producing them. We look forward to welcoming you! Best wishes, Andrew Nicklin General Manager Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

REGENT THEATRE AND VICTORIA HALL MEMBERS

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PRISCILLA

THE GLENN MILLER STORY

THE FULL MONTY

ST. PETERSBERG BALLET THE NUTCRACKER

TOSCA DIE FLEDERMAUS CARMEN

PETER PAN

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

ANNIE

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One of the funniest movies of all time is now a smash hit musical already seen by over half a million people. Direct from London’s West End, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike and this major 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 as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire heiress. As the pair compete, they discover there is only room for one of them. From the producers of the phenomenally successful Jersey Boys and multi award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell Kinky Boots (Winner of the coveted 2013 Best Musical, Tony Awards), Hairspray (Winner 8 Tony Awards) and Legally Blonde (Winner Best Musical, Olivier Awards) - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels brings together one the finest creative teams assembled. Written by Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Lane, the writer behind TV’s Mad About You, and music and lyrics by David Yazbek, winner of the Drama Desk Award for the Broadway and West End hit musical The Full Monty.

THE SMASH HIT DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

‘THE BEST MUSICAL THEATRE NIGHT OF THE YEAR’ WHATSONSTAGE

TUE 28 JUL - SAT 1 AUG Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £15.50 £18.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED

REGENT THEATRE

WINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDS

REGENT THEATRE

THE NATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION

J.B. PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER

DIRECTED BY

STEPHEN DALDRY

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

‘100 LOCAL YOUNG DANCERS SUPPORTED BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S FINEST PRINCIPAL DANCERS’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

FRI 18 & SAT 19 SEP Fri & Sat eve 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £16 £17.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot, comes the multi awardwinning 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.

★★★★★

‘SUPERBLY TENSE. BREATHTAKING DARING & FAULTLESS EXECUTION’ DAILY TELEGRAPH TUE 13 - SAT 17 OCT Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £12.50 £14.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

★★★★★ ‘SPECTACULAR. IF YOU HAVEN’T

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SEEN IT, YOU MUST. IF YOU HAVE, SEE IT AGAIN’

★★★★★ ‘VISUALLY ASTONISHING’ DAILY EXPRESS Photos by Robert Day featuring previous cast members.

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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 starring Duncan James! Based on the movie, the feel-good West End and Broadway smash-hit Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous! Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING. INSANELY GLITZY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘INGENIOUS. SPECTACULAR. A BIG HIT MUSICAL’ EVENING STANDARD

Photographs of UK tour by Paul Coltas

MON 21 - SAT 26 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £14 £14 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMER It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader.

‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’

REGENT THEATRE

PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS

IN THE MOOD MOONLIGHT SERENADE TUXEDO JUNCTION CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO LITTLE BROWN JUG PENNSYLVANIA 6-5000 AND MANY, MANY MORE

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DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT FEATURING A SPECTACULAR

16 PIECE ORCHESTRA

PLUS SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS AND DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY

CHOREOGRAPHED BY OLIVIER AWARD WINNER BILL DEAMER DESIGNED BY MARK BAILEY MUSIC PRODUCED BY KEITH STRACHAN

MON 28 SEP - SAT 3 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm 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 very great star can in this extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader, featuring a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus a full supporting company of sensational performers and dazzling choreography. Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movie hits and award-winning stage musical hits such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium, where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most successful ever star.

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THE SENSATIONAL NEW SMASH HIT

‘CHUFFING BRILLIANT’

REGENT THEATRE

DAILY MAIL

THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘UPROARIOUSLY ENTERTAINING - EVERY INCH A WHOPPING HIT’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm! Now, 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.

MON 26 - SAT 31 OCT Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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 coming to Stoke-on-Trent direct from London’s West End.

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UK THEATRE AWARDS WINNER - BEST TOURING PRODUCTION

GARY ANDREW LOUIS RUPERT MARTIN BOBBY LUCY DUNN EMERICK HILL MILLER SCHOFIELD

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MAGICAL RUSSIAN BALLET ACCOMPANIED BY A LIVE ORCHESTRA

REGENT THEATRE

‘ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC NOT A SEAT WAS EMPTY’ ARTBEAT, WASHINGTON

The Nutcracker Experience the superb artistry of the renowned Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet on their first UK tour. Combining classical training and technique, the company’s magical performances of the best loved Russian ballets have won them international acclaim. The Nutcracker is a delightful tale, and the perfect introduction to ballet, as Clara is whisked away on a fairytale adventure by her Nutcracker prince.

‘THE HIGH LEVEL OF DANCING WAS A GREAT PLEASURE, PARTICULARLY IN ITS AUTHORITY AND CLASSICAL PURITY’ THE NEW YORK TIMES

OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

PUCCINI TOSCA

SAT 21 NOV 2015 Tosca 7.30pm

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

WED 16 MAR 2016 Die Fledermaus 7.30pm

‘TOSCA LIVED UP TO ALL MY HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS’ THU 12 & FRI 13 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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IRISH EXAMINER

JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUS Ellen Kent’s Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere in 2006. This unique version includes a mystery celebrity guest. 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 BIZET CARMEN A spectacular dance sequence by Caspian the stallion, ridden by Joe Butcher, unforgettable arias, including The Toreodor’s Song. The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER

THU 17 MAR 2016 Carmen 7.30pm PACKAGE DEALS* Book two operas and save 15% Book three Operas and save 20% (Prem, A - C) *Available via phone and in person at the Box Office

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Carmen Sung in French with English surtitles Tosca Sung in Italian with English surtitles Die Fledermaus Sung in English with English surtitles

JONATHAN WILKES CHRISTIAN PATTERSON STAR IN

JONNY’S 10THARY! ANNIVERS

A SWASHBUCKLING PANTO ADVENTURE!

REGENT THEATRE

DEC 2015 Fly away on a magical adventure to Neverland this Christmas, as First Family Entertainment brings this swashbuckling spectacular pantomime to The Regent Theatre.

Sat 5

2.00★ 7.00 ★

Sun 6

1.30★ 5.30★

Mon 7

No Performances

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.

Tue 8

2.00 n 7.00★

Wed 9

11.00S

7.00★

Thu 10

11.00S

7.00★

Fri 11

2.00 n 7.00★

Join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they take on the villainous Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Stoke-on-Trent legend Jonathan Wilkes returns to the Regent as Mr Smee in his 10th Stoke Panto - and beloved Panto favourite Christian Patterson will also make a comeback, as Captain Hook!

Sat 12

2.00

7.00★

Sun 13

1.30

5.30

Mon 14 11.00S

7.00

Tue 15

7.00★

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!

‘THE REGENT THEATRE PANTO IS A TRULY MAGICAL START TO THE FESTIVE SEASON’ THE SENTINEL

FAMILY TICKETS £5 off price bands A - C, available on most performances - must include at least one child GROUP DISCOUNT £14 tickets for groups of 10+ for most performances (on price bands A & B) S SPECIAL SCHOOLS OFFER £10 TICKETS INCLUDING FREE ICE CREAM! Plus 1 free adult with every 10 tickets purchased. Available on selected performances. S denotes schools performance. n OAP MATINEE RATE £13 (£14.90 over the phone/online) tickets on performances marked this way

11.00S

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7.00

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1.30

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5.30

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1.30

5.30

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5.30

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2.00

7.00

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1.30

5.30

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1.30

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JAN 2016 Fri 1

No performances

Sat 2

2.00

7.00

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1.30

5.30

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‘I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS FIVE STAR PRODUCTION. PERFECTION’ THE GAZETTE

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

THE PERFECT TREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

REGENT THEATRE

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. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWII. The Sound of Music features some of the world’s most memorable songs, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and of course, the title song, The Sound of Music.

MUSIC BY

★★★★★

LYRICS BY

‘SUMPTUOUSLY LAVISH. A REAL JOY’

RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II

THE STAGE

★★★★★

BOOK BY

HOWARD LINDSAY

AND

RUSSEL CROUSE

‘BRILLIANT AND ENTERTAINING’

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 members

THE MAIL

‘A NIGHT OF HEAVENLY ENTERTAINMENT’ PORTSMOUTH NEWS Photos of previous cast

TUE 19 - SAT 23 JAN Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

KIDS GO HALF PRICE Contact Box Office for details Ts & Cs apply

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‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION. FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESER VES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’ 14

DAILY ECHO

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

REGENT THEATRE

★★★★

‘A TOTAL BLAST. THE STAGING AND CONSTANT BRILLIANCE OF THE MUSICIANS KEEP US RIVETED. A WONDERFUL SHOW’ WHATSONSTAGE.COM

★★★★ ‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’

EVENING STANDARD

‘IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE’ THE INDEPENDENT

STARRING

LESLEY JOSEPH Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Stoke-on-Trent for 1 week only, starring Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search. With its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. Don’t miss Annie!

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Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking 7th year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.

MON 1 - SAT 6 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Seen by over 3 million people in 30 countries, Thriller Live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history.

TICKETS FROM £12.50 £12.50 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget.

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Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band, including: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t care About Us, Dangerous, Heal The World and Thriller plus many more!

E £10 off Mon eve (Prem, A & B) and £5 off Tue - Thu (Prem, A and B).

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Photo of previous cast member

THU 11 - SAT 13 FEB Thu & Fri 7.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm TICKETS FROM £17.75 £20.65 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW CHAPTER - AND FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE!’

REGENT THEATRE

SUNDAY TIMES

PRAISE FOR THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY

‘INGENIOUSLY CRAFTED’

EASTBOURNE HERALD

‘FULL OF SUSPENSE. PERFECTLY ORCHESTRATED’ WINDSOR EXPRESS

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DAVID ROGERS

‘A STYLISH PRODUCTION THAT BRINGS THE GOLDEN AGE OF MYSTERY TO THE STAGE WITH PANACHE’ EVENING POST

MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production of one of stage and screen’s all time classic thrillers, from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link, whose work includes the mystery series Murder, She Wrote. Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide after the opening night of her stage debut. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and his new play is a devious cat-and-mouse chase to uncover her killer...

BOOK BY BASED ON AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY JEFF WHITTY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARX

This production is given by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

MON 15 - SAT 20 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Following five years in the west end and sell-out runs worldwide (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show will be causing mayhem in Stoke-on-Trent as part of it’s smash hit UK wide tour.

TICKETS FROM £12 £13.90 online/phone

Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.

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Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other.

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Avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Suitable for audiences 14+.

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MON 21 - SAT 26 MAR Mon-Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £10 £12.90 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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THE MOST FANTASMAGORICAL STAGE MUSICAL IN THEHEADER HISTORYGOES OF EVERYTHING! HERE MUSIC & LYRICS AND WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENT

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THE LEGENDARY THRILLER HEADER GOESRETURNS! HERE

COMING SOON

STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED! BAY CITY ROLLERS

STARRING LES MCKEOWN MON 7 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £20.50 £23.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG MUSIC AND LYRICS BY RICHARD M. SHERMAN AND ROBERT B. SHERMAN MUSIC BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH SONY/ATV PUBLISHING ADAPTED FOR STAGE BY JEREMY SAMS BASED ON MGM MOTION PICTURE LICENSED SCRIPT ADAPTED BY RAY RODERICK This production is given by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

Watch out! The most Fantasmagorical musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, lands in Stoke-on-Trent in 2016. One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance. Can the loveable but whacky inventor, Potts, along with his two children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the children are caught and imprisoned with the other youngsters by the evil Childcatcher? Will it all end happily-ever-after? Well, of course it will! Having broken all box office records in the West End, this fun-filled production from the team that brought you Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I promises laughs, magic galore and favourite songs including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hushabye Mountain and Truly Scrumptious - and Chitty herself!

WED 30 MAR - SAT 9 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £19.50 £23.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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A classic. A landmark. A legend.

The music of the Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid 70’s. Les McKeown led the way to super stardom with hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love. Join Les and his 4 piece band for a celebration of those hectic days.

With over 25,000 performances, The Mousetrap is famous the world over as the longest running show in the history of theatre. Following a sell-out week in 2013, the 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand. Country house guests cut off by the snow discover that there is a murderer in their midst. Agatha Christie’s brilliantly intricate plot creates shuddering suspense up to the last nerve shredding moment. MON 11 - WED 13 APR Mon - Wed 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm TICKETS FROM £14.50 £16.40 online/phone Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 (excluding Theatre Card & Groups)

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ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS

FRI 18 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21 £22.90 online/phone 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.

SPECIAL EVENTS MICHAEL PALIN THE THIRTY YEARS TOUR

THU 1 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £30.50 £33.40 online/phone

TUE 6 OCT Doors 7pm TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone

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. VH

SAT 10 OCT 8pm TICKETS FROM £18.50 £21.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

Join CBeebies star, Tree Fu Tom, as he takes to the stage in his first nationwide ‘live’ tour! Full of fun, music and laughter, Tom will need your help to do the Tree Fu moves that could help save the day. Be part of the magic!

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

TUE 20 OCT 4.30pm TICKETS FROM £19 £20.90 online/phone EARLY BIRD RATE £5 off if tickets are booked and paid for by 31 Aug

TUE 3 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24.50 £27.40 online/phone World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave. She is now referred to as Britain’s best-loved psychic.

Now you can dance, sing and join in the fun with Kitty and her friends in this fantastic live show! Set in modern-day London, Hello Kitty is a young girl who is full of dreams and ambition for her future. But before she can get there, she is faced with a challenge ahead. Luckily Hello Kitty is not alone and has the help of her fantastic friends!

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

FRI 23 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £17 £19.90 online/phone ‘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

TREE FU TOM

SUN 1 NOV 1pm TICKETS FROM £13.50 £15.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

Keith Barry has established himself as Ireland’s biggest touring entertainment star with a series of sell-out shows & smash-hit record breaking theatre runs. Now a household name as part of ITV’s brandnew Saturday night entertainment format You’re Back in the Room he now brings his show Brain Hacker on a UK tour.

RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

SAT 31 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £26.50 £29.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

Bullet For My Valentine have established themselves as one of the biggest bands on the planet. Over the course of their astonishing career they have sold 10 million albums and toured the globe countless times, gaining more fans at every turn. In the UK their last tour saw them hit sell out arenas, including the 10,000 capacity Wembley Arena. Don’t miss them when they come to Stoke-on-Trent!

HELLO KITTY

All Star Superslam Wrestling starts the new year with an explosive evening of top line action for all the family to enjoy! A brand new 2015 line up will make one of Britain’s longest established wrestling arenas, even better than before! So whether you have or have not seen this before, it will be fun for all of the family!

SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE

KEITH BARRY BRAIN HACKER

SAT 24 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £15 £16.90 online/phone

Brought to life with rare archive film, photos & recordings, Michael Palin tells the story of a life lived in the public eye from the end of the 1960’s when his first child and a new television show called Monty Python’s Flying Circus both took their first faltering steps.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE

BIG TIME AMERICAN WRESTLING

JOOLS HOLLAND

THU 5 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £37 £39.90 online/phone 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.

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SPECIAL EVENTS VAMPIRES ROCK GHOST TRAIN

THE DRIFTERS

SUN 8 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24.25 £27.15 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

THU 19 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £27 £29.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off This high energy show brings many of the greatest hits Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Down on the Beach, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book, along with newer songs that have evolved through the first new recordings in over 30 years!

Steve Steinman returns as Barron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock Saga, The Ghost Train. Accompanied by a full cast of superb singers and dancers, a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever classic rock anthems including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart and many more!

SHOW OF HANDS

ELO EXPERIENCE

FRI 13 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.50 £26.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off

MERCURY THE ULTIMATE QUEEN TRIBUTE

The Electric Light Orchestra Greatest Hits Tour featuring the fabulous ELO Experience. In 1970 in a city called Birmingham in England a musical super power was established. Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra became one of the world’s best known and greatest recording bands. Don’t miss their return to Stoke-on-Trent!

HARRY ENFIELD & PAUL WHITEHOUSE

SAT 14 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £18 £20.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

Loadsamoney, the Old Gits, Smashie and Nicey, Kevin the Teenager, Julio Geordio, The Scoucers, The Writer and the Landlady, The Surgeons, to name but a few… Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse have been working together for 25 years. Now, for the first time ever, they will all appear live in a UK tour that promises to revive and revitalise a quarter of a century of classic comedy characters. Age 12+

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

WED 18 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22 £24.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off

SAT 28 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22.50 £25.40 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

A shy young boy from Liverpool is re-christened Billy Fury and becomes one of Britain’s best loved rock stars. Fury’s Tornados, re-live his timeless hits; Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway to Paradise and many, many more. With the stunning Colin Gold as Billy Fury.

Now established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. Their ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more!

JOE BROWN

SUN 22 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £33.75 £37.65 online/phone

Winners of the National Tribute Awards 2013, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Queen. The show includes fantastic and authentic performances of the most popular Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more.

WED 18 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Premier Rock ‘n’ Roll legend Joe Brown goes from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continue to gather momentum. His Very Best Of album achieved a Gold Record for a massive 120,000 sales and was on the UK charts for eight weeks, staying four weeks in the Top 20.

FRI 20 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music - England’s finest and most popular roots partnership and something of a ‘people’s band’. Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they are widely recognised for their resonating original songs, stunning musicianship and remarkable audience rapport.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE

GLITZ, BLITZ AND 70S HITZ

SUN 6 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £24 £26.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off We are proud to present a spectacular celebration of the best of British glam rock with three classic bands of the era. On one amazing bill Sweet, Mud 2 and The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams) will be putting on a sensational show and transporting you back to the very best of seventies glam rock.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

30 PLUCKING YEARS

TUE 8 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.25 £26.15 online/phone Eight Ukuleles, Sixteen Hands, Thirty Two Strings, Sixteen Million Minutes, One Billion Seconds, Thirty Years. In June 2015 the Orchestra will have clocked up Sixteen Million Minutes of ukulele action. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the irresistible entertainment juggernaut is developing even further - don’t miss them!

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB

WED 9 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £23.75 £26.65 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (limited availability) Recognised internationally as the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, and with the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick Fleetwood, plus recent guest appearances from Fleetwood Mac’s very own legendary guitarist Rick Vito, this stunning new show takes you on an epic musical journey.

STOKE-ON-TRENT FESTIVAL

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

SUN 13 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22 £24.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful Rock ‘N’ Roll variety show, the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with its brand new 2015 Christmas Show! Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more hilarious comedy!

KEN DODD

Come and enjoy his famous Happiness Show and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius (fun-filled) evening of laughter and songs presented by a comedy genius. Enjoy a fun-filled variety show for all the family, with non-stop gags and a selection of songs in Ken Dodd’s unique Happiness Show.

Age 18+

TUE 29 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £21 £23.90 online/phone ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off Roy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show yet! 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. Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender - stay away if easily offended!

TICKETS ON SALE THU 20 AUG TICKETS FROM £16 £18.90 online/phone FRI 2 OCT 8pm BBC PHILHARMONIC CLASSIC TCHAIKOVSKY Conductor Ben Gernon Soloist Alberto Menéndez Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture: Romeo and Juliet Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 (Pathétique ) FRI 6 NOV 8pm BBC PHILHARMONIC SONGS OF THE VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS Director & Soloist Jennifer Pike Vivaldi The Four Seasons Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings

FRI 18 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £22 £24.90 online/phone

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

FRI 4 DEC 8pm HANDEL MESSIAH ARMONICO CONSORT Conductor Christopher Monks Soloist Bass Sir Willard White Soprano Gillian Keith Alto William Towers Tenor Nathan Vale

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. EXTRA FRIDAY AND DECEMBER DATES ADDED. 8pm start unless otherwise stated. For more details and bookings www.atgtickets.com/lol SAT 15 AUG | FRI 4 SEP | SAT 19 SEP FRI 2 OCT | FRI 6 NOV | SAT 5 DEC SAT 12 DEC | SAT 19 DEC | THU 31 DEC NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL (7pm start)

ORGAN PROMS

See page 34 for prices SAT 15 AUG 12 noon

Gert Van Hoef Concert Organist Netherlands SAT 12 SEP 12 noon Donald Mackenzie & Ray Johnson ‘Fired with Victory-Kilns to the Skies’ SAT 10 OCT 12 noon Scott Brothers Piano & Organ duo SAT NOV 21 12 noon Tom Corfield, David Burrowes & the BWS.

GROUPS/AFTERNOON TEA

GROUP BOOKINGS AT THE REGENT THEATRE Thinking about bringing a group of over 10 people to the theatre but not sure where to start? Then why not get in touch with one of our friendly Groups Sales Reps? They will guide you through the booking process from selecting the best seats right through to payment - and better yet, we have some incredible discounts for new group bookers! Whether you run the social club at your place of work, organise the outings at your local community group or simply have a lot of friends, contact the GSR in your area in the following way and get booking now! BEVERLEY HARDY Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cheshire, Staffordshire Moorlands and Stone BevHardyDPA@aol.com 01782 374195 07894 156 666 SARAH BISHOP South Staffordshire - Stafford, Uttoxeter, Gnosall, Market Drayton sarah.bishop@ntlworld.com 07888 658336

AFTERNOON TEA Booking tickets for one of our shows? Why not make an afternoon of it and join us for afternoon tea on selected Wednesday matinees? For just £10 per person, enjoy a pot of tea or coffee and a selection of delicious sandwiches and cakes, served on vintage china with tiered cake stand. To book, call one of our team on 01782 211284 10am - 5pm Mon - Fri

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ACCESS PERFORMANCES

THE REGENT ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Touch Tour Sat 1 Aug 1.30pm

Audio Described Sat 1 Aug 2.30pm

Signed Performance Sat 1 Aug 2.30pm

The Academy provides opportunities to young people aged between 11 and 23, offering the chance to develop their creative and social skills through the medium of theatrical arts. The Academy invites young people to take part in sessions in Acting 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) Age 11 - 14. Monday 6pm until 8pm. £85 per term (concessions available)

SHOWS PRISCILLA Wed 23 Sep THE GLENN MILLER STORY Wed 30 Sep AN INSPECTOR CALLS Wed 14 Oct THE FULL MONTY Wed 28 Oct

ACADEMY (DRAMA) Age 15+ Monday 6pm until 9pm. £105 per term (concessions available)

LOCAL EVENTS

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

CERAMIC CITY CHOIR SAT 3 OCT 7pm TICKETS FROM £10 £11.90 online phone AUDLEY MALE VOICE CHOIR SUN 18 OCT 7pm TICKETS FROM £8 £9.90 online phone UK ULTIMATE PHYSIQUES SAT 7 NOV 12pm TICKETS FROM £22 £24.90 online phone SINATRA 100TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT SAT 12 DEC 12pm TICKETS FROM £20 £22.90 online phone

ACADEMY (DANCE) Age 11+ Tuesday 6pm until 8pm. £85 per term (concessions available) ■ Performances on The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall Stages. ■ Opportunity to perform in other events, venues and festivals. ■ Special ticket offers for The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

(Subject to visiting company) ■ Auditions for visiting professional companies who need young cast members (Subject to visiting company) ■ Masterclass led by visiting production companies (Subject to visiting company)

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

PRISCILLA

Touch Tour Sat 26 Sep 1.30pm

Audio Described Sat 26 Sep 2.30pm

Signed Performance Sat 26 Sep 2.30pm

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Touch Tour Sat 17 Oct 1.30pm

Audio Described Sat 17 Oct 2.30pm

Signed Performance Sat 17 Oct 2.30pm

Please note All Access performances are subject to change

The Regent Academy aims to create inclusive and exciting creative and performing arts groups led by dedicated arts practitioners in safe, friendly and supportive environment. For futher details call 01782 211214 or email stokecreativelearning@theambassadors.com

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT STOKE-ON-TRENT! HEADER GOESIN HERE

New for 2015 is the World of Wedgwood, a brand new inspirational complex which combines 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

BOX OFFICE 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. Booking and transaction fees may apply. The Regent Theatre, Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP 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 TELEPHONE BOOKINGS/ RESERVATIONS 0844 871 7649 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm Calls cost 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge.

BRITISH CERAMICS BIENNIAL The British Ceramics Biennial will be back for its fourth festival in autumn 2015. Taking place between 26 September and 8 November, the British Ceramics Biennial will feature the best in contemporary ceramic art and craft through stand out events, installations, exhibitions, workshops and more. 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 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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GROUPS HOTLINE 0844 871 7619 groupsales@theambassadors.com Mon - Fri 10am - 5.30pm. Calls cost 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge. 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 Calls cost7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge. 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 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 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. MEDIUM /THERAPIST/CLAIRVOYANT Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only. RESTORATION LEVY Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall’s restoration fund / building fund. 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 the environment by recycling it.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP

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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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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.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Priority Tickets. Great Savings. If you love theatre and live entertainment as much as we do, you’ll love ATG Theatre Card. Imagine a whole year of: Priority - book your favourite seats, first! Offers - with savings of up to £10 off and even some half price! No fees* - no extras to pay on most productions Exchanging your tickets - it’s free* Make your visit a night to remember with 10% off at our bars and free cloakroom 38 theatres UK wide - use your Card at any Ambassador Theatre Group theatre

£10 OFF

MON EVE (PREM, A & B) £5 OFF TUE - THU (A & B). LIMITED AVAILABILITY

£35 for 12 months or £30 when you join by Direct Debit.

Go to www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard Call 0844 871 7633 Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

Visit Your nearest ATG Box Office

HALF PRICE

ON PERFS MARKED ★ (PREM, A & B) SEE PAGE 19

*ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the Theatre Card price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to events at non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card price is valid until 30/09/2015. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com