Sunderland Groups Newsletter

G R O U P S N E W S L E T T E R | A U T U M N 2017

GROUP SALES (10+) 0330 102 7531* | GroupSales@theambassadors.com | ATGTICKETS.COM/Sunderland *Calls charged at local rate.

Welcome to your brand new groups and schools newsletter for autumn 2017! As a group booker you have access to a wide range of exclusive benefits including fantastic savings on tickets, no deposits, no booking fees and reserve now, pay later and more! And did you know that groups 10+ can also make savings on many of our one night shows? See the back page for details.

LIMITED TIME OFFER

AMBASSADOR LOUNGE

GARDEN PLACE BISTRO

For a limited time, groups of 6+ can purchase our red label package for just £10pp (usually £15) – just ask at booking! Add some sparkle to your visit and experience ultimate luxury in our VIP Ambassador Lounge. Relax with a drink as you enjoy tasty snacks, premium table service and cloakroom. Plus, we’re delighted to offer a sumptuous new dining range, served in the comfort of the private lounge.

Our new bistro serves appetising food in a comfortable and stylish setting, making it the perfect place to begin your evening at the theatre. With a delicious new dining menu and excellent advance booking offers, check it out yourself at www.atgtickets.com/gardenplacebistro

CREATIVE LEARNING

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

£160 FOR GROUPS OF UP TO 25 STUDENTS. For larger groups please contact us as below.

SHOW RELATED WORKSHOPS Enhance your audience experience and get a closer insight into our amazing visiting productions by adding a show-inspired workshop to your theatre trip! Workshops can be tailored to your group and curriculum focused. Look out for the CL logo on the show pages for availability and contact us for full details.

ARTS AWARD An accredited learning programme for ages 5-25, where participants explore a range of creative and cultural experiences, such as workshops, tours and Q&As with theatre professionals. Arts Award can be tailored to schools’ learning outcomes or young people’s interests resulting in a qualification! www.artsaward.org.uk

LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY.

Sunderland Empire has an active and forward thinking Creative Learning Department, who pioneer exciting opportunities for young people to actively engage with theatre and performing arts.

Working with schools, colleges and universities across the North East, we strive to educate and inspire young people in theatre, helping teachers to bring arts into the classroom.

For more information or to book a Creative Learning activity, visit our website CREATIVELEARNING.ATG.CO.UK, email sunderlandeducation@theambassadors.com or call 0191 566 1054.

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK FRI 15 DEC - SUN 7 JAN

GROUPS 10+ £17 Fri 15 Dec 1pm - Fri 22 Dec 10.15am and Tue 2 - Sun 7 Jan (Bands A-C) GROUPS 20+ £16 Fri 15 Dec 1pm - Fri 22 Dec 10.15am and Tue 2 - Sun 7 Jan (bands A-C)

A magical giant of a panto with amazing 3D effects!

GROUPS 50+ £15 Fri 15 – Sun 17 Dec and Tue 2 – Sun 7 Jan (Bands A-C) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £9 or £10.50 with ice-cream, plus 1 free teacher with every 10 students.

Fri 15 and Tue 19 Dec 1pm, Wed 20, Thu 21 and Fri 22 Dec 10.15am YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £13 Fri 15 and Tue 19 Dec 7pm, Sun 17 Dec 1pm and 5pm

BOOK YOUR SCHOOL TICKETS TO SEE JACK AND THE BEANSTALK AND RECEIVE 25% OFF OUR PANTO WORKSHOPS! Our panto workshops are guaranteed to have you scaling great heights! Both fun and engaging, workshops perfectly complement a visit to the show and are a great addition to classroom learning. We can tailor your experience to suit the educational needs of groups from KS1 - KS6.

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from ITV’s BENIDORM

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TANGO MODERNO

BLOOD BROTHERS

GROUPS 10+ £5 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10, Tue and Wed (Bands A & B)

LIMITED GROUPS AVAILABILITY

MON 20 - WED 22 NOV

GROUPS 20+ £6 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10, Tue and Wed (Bands A & B) GROUPS 40+ £7 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10, Tue and Wed (Bands A & B) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £12 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Wed mat (Bands B & C)

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MON 27 NOV - SAT 2 DEC

GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu and Sat mat (Bands A & B) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £15 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Wed mat (Bands B - D)

SPAMALOT

MAMMA MIA!

TUE 10 - SAT 14 OCT

TUE 17 OCT - SAT 11 NOV

GROUPS 10+ £5 off Tue - Thu (Bands A & B)

GROUPS 6+ £3 off Mon - Thu (Bands A - C. Book online only)

GROUPS 20+ £7 off Tue - Thu eves (Bands A & B)

GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Bands A - C)

LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £15 Wed mat (Bands B & C)

GROUPS 20+ £6 off plus 1 free ticket with every 20 Mon - Thu (Bands A - C) GROUPS 40+ £7 off plus 1 free ticket with every 20 Mon - Thu (Bands A - C) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGE 10+ £20 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Thu mats (Bands B - E, Upper Circle only)

Photo of previous cast member

All concessions exclude perfs 23 - 26 Oct

FEATURING THE SONGS OF

MICHAEL AND THE JACKSON 5

SHREK

THRILLER LIVE

LIMITED GROUPS AVAILABILITY

GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off (Bands A & B)

GROUPS EXCLUSIVE - Extra £2 off when paid by 29 Sep

GROUPS 20+ £9.50 off (Bands A & B)

WED 31 JAN - SUN 11 FEB 2018

GROUPS 6+ £4 off Wed and Thu (Bands A - C. Bookable online only) GROUPS 10+ £6 off Wed and Thu (Bands A - C) GROUPS 20+ £8 off Wed and Thu (Bands A - C)

THU 15 - SAT 17 FEB 2018

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BEAUTIFUL

THE RAT PACK LIVE FROM VEGAS

GROUPS 10+ £5 off Tue - Thu (Bands A - C)

GROUPS 8+ £5 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10 (Bands A & B)

TUE 6 - SAT 10 MAR 2018

TUE 13 - SAT 17 MAR 2018

GROUPS 20+ £6 off Tue - Thu (Bands A - C) GROUPS 40+ £7 off Tue - Thu (Bands A - C) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £10 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Wed & Thu mat (Bands C & D)

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CRAZY FOR YOU - Sunderland Groups Guide

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GROUPS 10+ £6 off plus 1 free ticket with every 20, Mon - Thu (Bands A & B) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £12.50 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Wed and Thu mat (Bands B - D)

GROUPS 20+ £7.50 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10 (Bands A & B)

MATILDA

TUE 8 MAY - SAT 2 JUN 2018 LIMITED GROUPS AVAILABILITY GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Bands A - C) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £25 (Band C), £15 (Bands D & E), £13.50 (Band F) plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Wed mat only.

MATILDA EDUCATION WORKSHOPS COMING SOON! Contact the Creative Learning department to register your school’s interest.

All concessions exclude perfs 28 - 31 May.

JERSEY BOYS

LEGALLY BLONDE

GROUPS 10+ £20 Wed mats (Bands B & C)

GROUPS 10+ £5 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10, Tue - Thu (Bands A & B)

TUE 20 - SAT 31 MAR 2018 GROUPS 10+ £5 off Mon - Thu (Bands A - C) GROUPS 20+ £7 off Mon - Thu (Bands A - C) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £19 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Wed mats (Bands B & C)

MON 16 - SAT 21 APR 2018

GROUPS 20+ £6 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10, Tue - Thu (Bands A & B) GROUPS 40+ £7 off plus 1 free ticket with every 10, Tue - Thu (Bands A - C) LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £15 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Wed mat (Bands B - D)

PERFORMANCE SYMBOLS Audio-Described Performance Captioned Performance Signed Performance Relaxed Performance Educational workshop available

AWFUL AUNTIE

THU 28 JUN - SUN 1 JUL 2018 LEA SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES & COLLEGES 10+ £10 plus 1 free teacher with every 10 pupils, Thu at 1.30pm & Fri at 10.30am

GROUP SALES (10+) 0330 102 7531* GroupSales@theambassadors.com ATGTICKETS.COM/Sunderland *Calls charged at local rate.

All groups concessions apply to selected performances and price bands, and are subject to availability.

GROUPS 10+ CAN ALSO MAKE GREAT SAVINGS ON MANY OF OUR ONE NIGHT SHOWS INCLUDING:.

A VISION OF ELVIS - Thu 5 Oct 2017: Buy 10 tickets and get 11th ticket free BOWIE EXPERIENCE - Sun 28 Jan 2018: Buy 10 tickets and get 11th ticket free LA TRAVIATA - Fri 26 Jan 2018: £5 off (Bands A & B) MADAMA BUTTERFLY - Sat 27 Jan 2018: £5 off (Bands A & B) TAP FACTORY - Tue 3 Oct 2017: Buy 10 tickets and get 11th ticket free THE ILLEGAL EAGLES - Sun 4 Mar 2018: Buy 10 tickets and get 11th ticket free

THEATRE TOURS

See sets and lighting up close and personal with a tour of our beautiful Edwardian theatre. Tours can include access to private areas of the venue, including dressing rooms and even the stage!

Private group tours are priced at £5pp for groups of 30+ and £3pp for school groups of 20+ (tour prices exclude show tickets). Please advise of any access requirements at booking. Please note, access to private areas of the venue are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

To book a private group tour contact the Creative Learning Department on 0191 566 1054 (Mon – Fri).

GROUP SALES (10+) 0330 102 7531* | GroupSales@theambassadors.com | ATGTICKETS.COM/Sunderland *Calls charged at local rate.