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W H AT ’ S O N | J U LY- D E C E M B E R 2017
WELCOME TO SUNDERLAND EMPIRE AND YOUR WHAT’S ON GUIDE...
I’m delighted our Creative Learning team were winners at the National Autistic Society’s prestigious Autism Professionals Awards earlier this year for Inspirational Education Provision. It’s wonderful that their hard work in providing opportunities to people with autism and their families to access theatre has been nationally recognised. I would like to personally congratulate and thank the team for the great work they do. See our Creative Learning pages to find out more.
Musical fans are totally spoilt for choice, with many shows direct from the West End! Our top tips include Mamma Mia!, Beautiful, Jersey Boys and Sunset Boulevard. Don’t miss two unforgettable shows for all ages – Shrek The Musical and Matilda, whilst it’s never too early to book for our star-studded panto Jack and the Beanstalk!
‘WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS COMING TO THE SUNDERLAND EMPIRE AS PART OF THE NATIONAL TOUR. THE RSC VALUES THE STRONG LINKS THAT IT HAS WITH THE NORTH EAST ENORMOUSLY AND WE ARE THRILLED THAT THOSE AUDIENCES WILL GET TO SEE THIS EXTRAORDINARY SHOW.’ ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
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I’m the Customer Experience Manager and responsible for making sure that whenever you visit the theatre, not only do you enjoy an Andy Williams incredible evening of live entertainment but you also receive exceptional service and hospitality from the venue and our dedicated team. It’s been an exciting few months with the introduction of our Garden Place Bistro and service to your seat option Ordertorium (both great additions) and it’s a good feeling knowing that we’ve enhanced your visit and made it a night you’ll never forget!
It’s my job, as Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, to ensure we keep you up to date with the fantastic shows we have coming up. Don’t forget we have John Cliff Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages where you can see the latest news, watch trailers, enter competitions, see behind the scenes and interact with likeminded theatre fans! Alternatively, give us your email address when booking to receive on sale information or subscribe for updates via our website. Then you’ll always know when the next exciting show is announced.
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★★★★★
‘THERE AREN’T ENOUGH ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE HOW WONDERFUL LA CAGE IS... MUSICAL THEATRE AT ITS ABSOLUTE BEST... UNMISSABLE’
TUESDAY 1ST — SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST
HOLLYWOOD NEWS
BILL KENWRIGHT WEST END STAR & EASTENDERS & OVER THE RAINBOW
JOHN PARTRIDGE
PRESENTS
MARCH 2017 THE NATIONAL CRITICS RAVE ABOUT THIS NEW PRODUCTION
BROADWAY LEADING MAN & T.J HOOKER & GREASE 2
ADRIAN ZMED
★★★★
‘A TRIUMPH, A FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL, WITH HEART, BRAINS AND SEQUINS ’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
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‘HIGH SPEC RAZZMATAZZ’ DAILY MAIL
‘WITTY, ZIPPY... A DELIGHT’
Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of La Cage aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in the heart of St Tropez. But all may be about to change. Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a notorious right-wing politician. Drama and hilarity ensue when a meeting of the parents forces them to cover up their vibrant lifestyle.
WINNER OF 11 TONY® AWARDS AND 2 OLIVIERS
Will Albin be able to play the role of his life to ensure that Jean-Michel can marry his love? John Partridge’s extensive theatre credits boast the West End productions of A Chorus Line at the London Palladium, Cats, Starlight Express and Chicago but perhaps he is best known for playing Christian in BBC’s EastEnders and as a judge on TV’s Over The Rainbow. Adrian Zmed’s Broadway credits include Blood Brothers, Grease and Falsettos and on television he is best loved as Officer Vince Romano in the hit TV show T.J. Hooker and on the big screen as Johnny in Grease 2 . Joining them is West End Icon, Marti Webb. She received huge critical acclaim for Tell Me on a Sunday, a show specifically written for her by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black. She has recorded nine solo albums and had numerous hit singles, including the smash hit Take That Look Off Your Face. |4|
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Audiences are standing and cheering for Bill Kenwright’s spectacular, heart-warming and hilariously funny production of this Award-Winning Broadway musical.
THE TIMES
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tuesday 1st August
GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Tuesday – Thursday ENJOY DINNER IN OUR BISTRO
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MONDAY 11TH — SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
THE CAT STEVENS STORY
Following a sell out run at the world famous Sydney Opera House, Peace Train is a night of music and story-telling which BUY ONLINE AT will strike a chord www.peace-train.com.au deep inside the heart of anyone who longs for something more; a journey back in time, recreating the sights and sounds, seeking out the man in the music and telling the story behind the songs.
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Featuring songs such as The First Cut is the Deepest, Father and Son, Peace Train, Moonshadow and Where do the Children Play, Peace Train traces the path of a man who never stopped wondering about how to make the world a better place. The Cat Stevens Story has had audiences on their feet, cheering for more all around the globe.
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FL ASHDANCE... WHAT A FEELING
Starring Strictly Come Dancing Champion, Joanne Clifton and A1 heart-throb Ben Adams, Flashdance - The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex, a determined welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. When romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream of attending Shipley Dance Academy. Prepare to be blown away by an astonishing musical spectacle with phenomenal choreography and an iconic score including the smash hits Maniac, Gloria, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll and, of course, the sensational title track Flashdance... What a Feeling. Award-winning Joanne Clifton says of playing Alex, “I think everyone in the world, whether dancer or non-dancer, as soon as they hear What A Feeling, remembers that iconic scene at the end of the film and I’m so incredibly lucky that I get to do that every night along with fabulous numbers like Maniac. I’m over the moon!” Sparks will fly and you will dance like you’ve never danced before!
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD
Best offer – Half price Monday 11th September
GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 50+ Monday – Thursday DRINKS PACKAGES AVAILABLE
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TUESDAY 19TH — SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
TUESDAY 10TH — SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER
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A BRAND NEW ORIGINAL STORY
‘IS THIS THE DEFINITIVE SPAMALOT? A SHARP, SMART, SCINTILLATING PRODUCTION GUARANTEED TO HELP EVERYONE TO LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’
Book by Warner Brown Directed and Choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood
A NEW MUSICAL
Featuring the songs of Dusty Springfield including The Look Of Love, I Only Want To Be With You, Spooky and Son Of A Preacher Man.
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‘THIS IS A FIRST CLASS PRODUCTION WHICH DESERVES TO PLAY TO FULL HOUSES EVERY NIGHT.’
Book by WARNER BROWN Starring DIANA DEBRA VICKERS STEPHENSON
GRAPEVINELIVE
‘BEAT A SWIFT PATH TO THE THEATRE FOR ONE OF THE WITTIEST SHOWS IN YEARS’
Featuring the songs of DUSTY SPRINGFIELD Directed & Choreographed by CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD
THREE TALES OF LOVE AND THE GROOVY LITTLE PLACE IT ALL BEGAN09/06/2017
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Three broken hearts, one Soho hang-out and the only man who could ever help them. Welcome to the Preacher Man, the swinging Soho joint where the kids used to dance the night away and dared to dream of love, while the legendary owner, The Preacher Man himself, dispensed advice to cure the loneliest of hearts, until now. Starring Diana Vickers (Little Voice, Rocky Horror Show, The X Factor) and Debra Stephenson (The Impressions Show, Bad Girls) and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Son of a Preacher Man is the sparklingly funny and sweetly touching new musical by internationallyrenowned writer, Warner Brown, featuring the greatest hits of Dusty Springfield. So you know just what to do with yourself – book your tickets now!
EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES
FUNNIER THAN THE BLACK DEATH!
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Selladoor presents the Mercury Theatre Colchester’s production of Spamalot. TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £15
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 19th September
GROUPS BEST OFFER £6 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Monday – Thursday WHY NOT TRY ORDERTORIUM?
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Lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a riotous comedy full of misfit knights, killer rabbits, dancing nuns and ferocious Frenchmen. Join King Arthur as he travels with his hapless Knights of the Round Table on a divine mission to locate the elusive Holy Grail – with uproarious consequences. Winner of the 2005 Tony® Award for Best New Musical, the hilarious Spamalot is written by Python legend Eric Idle with John DuPrez.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £21.40
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tuesday 10th October
GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Tuesday – Thursday evenings DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE
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THE WEST END & BROADWAY HIT MUSICAL
MONDAY 25TH — SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
COMES TO SUNDERLAND FOR ONE WEEKONLY! ONLY! ‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW’ THE GUARDIAN
The smash-hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to Sunderland with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away! It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heart-throb Link Larkin along the way! Featuring the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more. This irresistible feel-good show is the perfect night out for all the family - let your hair down and book now!
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.25 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 25th and Wednesday 27th September matinee
GROUPS BEST OFFER £8 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Monday – Thursday CONNECT WITH US
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TUESDAY 17TH OCTOBER — SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
‘THE SUNNIEST OF ALL MUSICALS’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘THIS WINNER WILL TAKE IT ALL’
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
‘IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST NIGHT OUT IN TOWN – YOU’VE JUST FOUND IT’ TALK RADIO
★★★★★
‘ABBA-SOLUTELY FANTASTIC!’ BIRMINGHAM WHAT’S ON
Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA! the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face-to-face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now the party continues in Sunderland, so there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM WEDNESDAY 25TH MATINEE 2.30PM
TICKETS FROM £17.50
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th October
GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Monday – Thursday (excludes 23rd – 26th October) CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Tuesday 31st October 7.30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Saturday 4th November 2.30pm
SIGNED PERFORMANCE Wednesday 8th November 7.30pm ENJOY DINNER IN OUR BISTRO
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VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA CACACE
TUESDAY 14TH — SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
MONDAY 20TH — WEDNESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
★★★★★
‘BREATHTAKING’ NEW YORK TIMES
‘EXPLOSIVE AND PASSIONATE’
‘WONDERFULLY REFRESHING’
WHATSONSTAGE
NEW YORK MAGAZINE
★★★★
‘A MUST-SEE FOR STRICTLY FANS. FABULOUS’
‘HITS IMPRESSIVE HEIGHTS’ TIME OUT NEW YORK
RADIO TIMES
★★★★
‘IT’S SEXY, STEAMY AND FULL OF PIZZAZ’ TIME OUT
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TANGO MODERNO
‘EFFORTLESSLY ENTERTAINING FEEL-GOOD DANCE’ EVENING STANDARD
A TANGO FOR TODAY
Inspired by the hit film, Broadway’s Tony Award® nominated Bring It On The Musical somersaults into Sunderland as part of its first ever UK tour! Dive into a high-octane thrill ride where the cut-throat world of competitive cheerleading meets high school politics and teenage romance. With an exciting score, explosive choreography and breathtaking athleticism, this is a universal coming-of-age story. Written by a team including Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), Tony Award® winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q) and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).
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TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.50
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - Half price Tuesday 14th November
GROUPS BEST OFFER £8 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Tuesday – Friday CONNECT WITH US
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★★★★★
‘QUITE SIMPLY BREATHTAKING’
16/05/2017 13:24
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Tango Moderno is the irresistible, hot, new stage spectacular from tango superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace. Tango is the rhythm of the city, the heat of the streets and the pulse of life, intoxicating the world with its incredible passion and intensity. Dance partners for over two decades, world champions, Strictly Come Dancing favourites and West End stage stars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace bring together their famous tango style with dazzling theatrical flair to give you a Tango for Today. Vincent and Flavia return with their new production, following the incredible successes of Midnight Tango, hailed as ‘A TRIUMPH’ – Daily Telegraph, the ‘UTTERLY UNMISSABLE...’ Dance Til Dawn – Smooth Radio and the ‘FABULOUS MUST-SEE...’ The Last Tango – Radio Times, promising you a classic yet fresh and modern show.
MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £16.50
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Monday 20th November
GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Tuesday – Wednesday WHY NOT TRY ORDERTORIUM?
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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME
MONDAY 27TH NOVEMBER — SATURDAY 2ND DECEMBER
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
★★★★★
‘DAZZLING’
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
★★★★★
‘TERRIFIC’
SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING… UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR
Photos include previous cast
‘EXHILARATING... ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES
THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...
...THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER
LYN PAUL RETURNS FROM HER WEST END RUN ‘THE DEFINITIVE MRS JOHNSTONE’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘STANDING OVATION MUSICAL ’, as it inevitably ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ – The Daily Mail. Lyn Paul returns to the iconic role she has played many times in the West End, in fact she was the show’s final Mrs Johnstone when it closed at The Phoenix Theatre in 2012. Lyn also starred in Cabaret with Will Young in 2013 and rose to fame as a member of the pop group New Seekers whose numerous number one hits include I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing which sold over 20 million copies. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
BEST MUSICAL – ALL MAJOR AWARDS Directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright Designed by Andy Walmsley Lighting by Nick Richings Sound by Dan Samson
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £17.90 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Monday 27th November^
GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+ Monday – Thursday^ Limited availability
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SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thursday 30th November 7.30pm DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE
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Fee, fi, fo, fum, we smell panto ‘17 fun! From the producers behind Sleeping Beauty comes a pantomime that’s guaranteed to scale great heights and offer you a gigantic helping of magic – Jack and the Beanstalk! West End, award-winning actor Bill Ward takes on the villainous role of the giant’s henchman, Fleshcreep, in this magical panto. Born and bred in the North East, Bill is best known for his work on two of the UK’s leading soaps, Emmerdale and Coronation Street.
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With stunning costumes and sets, hilarious song and dance routines, plus more jokes than a bag full of magic beans, let’s hope our hero Jack lives happily ever after with the beautiful princess – or will a beastly giant stop him in his tracks? With a host of crazy characters, this is one madcap adventure your family won’t want to miss!
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Jack and the Beanstalk is set to be another spectacular pantomime that promises to add a fairy tale touch to your festive season.
Saturday 30th
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TICKETS FROM £11.90 – ATG THEATRE CARD
Best offer - Half price tickets
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£9 per student or £10.50 including ice cream
O – SENIORS Best offer - £5 off per ticket Y – YOUTH GROUPS 10+ Best offer - £13 per ticket RELEXED PERFORMANCE SIGNED PERFORMANCE For more information please visit ATGTICKETS.COM/Sunderland
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WEDNESDAY 31ST JANUARY — SUNDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2018
FRIDAY 26TH — SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2018
The love story that gripped Paris
★★★★★
‘A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA’
Starring the International sopranos Maria Tonina* and Alyona Kistenyova*
BRISTOL POST
★★★★★ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
‘SLICK, INVENTIVE, COLOURFUL’ BIRMINGHAM MAIL
(MADAMA BUTTERFLY) CARDIFF MORNING STAR
*Cast subject to change.
‘SHREK-TACULAR’
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‘STUNNING AND EMOTIONALLY CHARGED’
Winner of ‘The Best Opera Award’ Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards
★★★★★
‘FIRST-RATE SINGING’ (LA TRAVIATA) THE STAGE
‘THIS IS A BUTTERFLY TO CHERISH’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Both operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles
Starring the Korean soprano Maria HeeJung Kim* and the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova*
★★★★★
‘THE PERFECT FAMILY MUSICAL’ THE HERALD, SCOTLAND
Based on the story and characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairytales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, must-see, musical comedy. Join Shrek, our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey, as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire-breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a biscuit with attitude and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages! Age recommendation: 5+ years.
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TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7PM
THURSDAY 1ST FEBRUARY MATINEE 2.30PM SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
SUNDAY 1PM AND 5PM TICKETS FROM £17.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £10 off Wednesday evenings (Limited availability)
GROUPS BEST OFFER £8 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Wednesday and Thursday. Pay by Friday 29th September and receive an extra £2 off (Limited availability) WHY NOT TRY ORDERTORIUM
OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA La Traviata, the tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes and includes the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato. Madama Butterfly, the heart-breaking story of the beautiful, young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant, returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.
LA TRAVIATA: FRIDAY 7.30PM
MADAMA BUTTERFLY: SATURDAY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £15.40 ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – £5 off
GROUPS BEST OFFER £5 off per ticket for groups of 10+
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WEDNESDAY 14TH — SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 2018
TUESDAY 13TH — SATURDAY 17TH MARCH 2018
TUESDAY 6TH — SATURDAY 10TH MARCH 2018
FRANK SAMMY DEAN PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
‘A TOTAL BLAST. THE STAGING AND CONSTANT BRILLIANCE OF THE MUSICIANS KEEP US RIVETED. A WONDERFUL SHOW’
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‘YOU CAN’T BEAT IT!’ EVENING STANDARD
‘AN EXUBERANT BLAST!’ DAILY MAIL
‘DAZZLINGLY WELL-DRILLED AND BRILLIANTLY DONE’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE’ THE INDEPENDENT
THE LEGEND LIVES ON! Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking ninth year, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Thriller Live takes you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. Experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast pay homage to Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, this is a show that you will never forget. 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 and Thriller plus many more!
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 7.30PM FRIDAY 5PM AND 8.30PM SATURDAY 4PM AND 8PM
I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN THAT’S AMORE • VOLARE MY KINDA TOWN MY WAY • THAT’S LIFE NEW YORK, NEW YORK THE LADY IS A TRAMP
FLY ME TO THE MOON MR BOJANGLES WHAT KIND OF FOOL ME AND MY SHADOW SWAY • MACK THE KNIFE WITCHCRAFT
Drift back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Vegas in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers and experience Frank, Sammy and Dean performing at the famous Sands hotel with the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band. Hit follows hit including pack favourites The Lady is a Tramp, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, What Kind Of Fool Am I, Volare, My Way, Candyman, Everybody Loves Somebody and many more. If you wish you’d swung with the hardest partying pack in town, now’s your chance!
TICKETS FROM £24.65
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - £3.50 off Wednesday 14th February GROUPS BEST OFFER £9.50 off per ticket for groups of 20+
DRINK PACKAGES AVAILABLE
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TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
★★★★ ‘I FELT THE EARTH MOVE UNDER MY FEET’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the awardwinning West End show is coming to Sunderland! Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. This is her inspiring true story. Featuring countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman, Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Locomotion and many more. TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
TICKETS FROM £14
TICKETS FROM £15
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - Half price Tuesday 13th March
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - £10 off Tuesday 6th March
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TUESDAY 20TH — SATURDAY 31ST MARCH 2018
MONDAY 16TH — SATURDAY 21ST APRIL 2018
TUESDAY 24TH — SATURDAY 28TH APRIL 2018 JAMIE WILSON and GAVIN KALIN present the WATERMILL THEATRE production of
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STARRING
TOM CHAMBERS &
‘THE MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR’
CHARLOTTE WAKEFIELD
SALE AND ALTRINCHAM MESSENGER
★★★★★
‘A PURE THRILL TO WATCH’ THE SCOTSMAN
★★★★★
‘OH WHAT A NIGHT’ EXPRESS AND STAR
FEATURING THE CLASSIC
GERSHWIN HITS:
I GOT RHYTHM • SHALL WE DANCE • NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME • SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
OMG YOU GUYS!!! LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL IS COMING TO SUNDERLAND.
★★★★★
‘FIGHT FOR A TICKET TO SEE JERSEY BOYS’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is working its way back to Sunderland! This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘SHEER MUSICAL RAZZMATAZZ’ – The Sunday Express. | 24 |
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £18
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GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 20+ Monday – Thursday (Limited availability) ENJOY DINNER IN OUR BISTRO
Starring Rita Simons, Lucie Jones and Bill Ward. The smash hit musical follows sorority sister Elle Woods who, after being dumped, puts down the credit cards and picks up the books to bag herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back. Packing up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, and with the support of her new friends she learns that you can be both smart and fashionable. This all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is totally what you want, so bend and snap up your tickets today! MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, the acclaimed Watermill Theatre production of Crazy for You is the ultimate feel-good musical starring Tom Chambers (Top Hat and Strictly Come Dancing) and Charlotte Wakefield (Sound of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Polly, the show features a fabulous score from the Gershwin Brothers’ songbook. Mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You all feature in this exhilarating celebration of the great Broadway musicals. TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
TICKETS FROM £15
TICKETS FROM £22.90 Pay by Monday 31st July and receive £5 off
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer - £10 off Monday 16th April
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TUESDAY 8TH MAY — SATURDAY 2ND JUNE 2018
TUESDAY 5TH — SATURDAY 9TH JUNE 2018
★★★★★
★★★★
‘A MUST-SEE’
‘THE MOST SUMPTUOUS SOUND I’VE HEARD IN A MUSICAL’
MAIL ON SUNDAY
★★★★★
‘AN ABSOLUTE CRACKER’
THE GUARDIAN
DAILY EXPRESS
★★★★★
★★★★★
‘EXTRAORDINARY’
‘IRRESISTIBLE’
THE TIMES
THE TIMES
★★★★★
★★★★★
‘RIA JONES STOLE THE SHOW!’
‘UNADULTERATED BLISS’ GUARDIAN
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
★★★★★
★★★★
‘EXHILARATING’
‘ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S SUNSET BOULEVARD IS GLORIOUS’
INDEPENDENT
THE MUSICAL
★★★★★
‘DELICIOUS’
DAILY MAIL
DAILY TELEGRAPH
★★★★★
‘EASILY THE STANDOUT MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ SUNDAY TIMES
Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, based on the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
‘MAJESTIC, MESMERIZING AND TEASINGLY SEDUCTIVE!’
TICKETS FROM £17.50
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®-winning masterpiece Sunset Boulevard stars internationally acclaimed Ria Jones, who received standing ovations every night when performing the role at the London Coliseum, as Norma Desmond.
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thursday 17th May 7.30pm
Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to delight audiences in London, Australia and on tour around the USA.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thursday 24th May 7.30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Tuesday 22nd May 7.30pm
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★★★★★
MONDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM
EVENING STANDARD
In her mansion, faded silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond lives in a fantasy world. Impoverished writer Joe Gillis, stumbles into her reclusive world and is seduced by her lifestyle, becoming trapped until his love for another woman leads him to try and break free. With its much-loved score (Sunset Boulevard, With One Look, The Greatest Star of All and The Perfect Year) this production promises to be a spectacular evening.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £18
ATG THEATRE CARD Best offer – Half price Tuesday 5th June (Limited availability)
GROUPS BEST OFFER £7 off per ticket for groups of 40+ Tuesday – Thursday CONNECT WITH US
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THE CARPENTERS STORY
This award-winning production features the stunning vocals of international star Claire Furley as Karen Carpenter, and lavish arrangements from live musicians. Includes the classics (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, and many more! ’A VERY ACCURATE AND FAITHFUL PORTRAYAL.’ – Richard Carpenter.
Enjoy delicious pre-theatre dining safe in the knowledge you won’t miss a moment of the show.
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Join Joe and special guests Lloyd Daniels, Keith Jack and Ben James-Ellis, also from the musical Joseph, in a night of smash hits from Joe’s new album Saturday Night at the Movies. Full of new and classic songs including Daydream Believer and Love is All Around and new hit single Gloria. New album out online and instore 14 July 2017. Tickets from £22.90
SATURDAY 29TH JULY 7.30PM
THURSDAY 10TH AUGUST 7.30PM
JIMMY CARR
BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS
Jimmy is gathering his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes, Jimmy’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at, and be shocked by, into one incredible night of entertainment. Age 16+
Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of the legendary Roy Orbison, Barry Steele and his fabulous cast of singers and musicians celebrate the music from the swinging 60s, the iconic 80s and The Traveling Wilburys. With big screen projection.
Tickets from £31.65
Tickets from £25.75*
FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 8PM
SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Theatre Card offers available
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES LIVE!
Tickets from £25.90*
THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR
Great food. No rush.
JOE McELDERRY –
THE ROY ORBISON STORY
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VARIETY THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY CONCERT STARRING G4
Variety, The Childrens Charity have pleasure in presenting a special charity concert featuring internationally-acclaimed G4, presenting songs from their recently released album ‘G4 Love Songs’, together with over 100 voices of The Inspiration Choir. Hosted by Bobby Pattinson.
TAP FACTORY PRODUCTIONS AND TBO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:
Tap Factory is an international hit show for all the family, featuring urban tap dance, percussion, comedy and acrobatics. Full of high energy dance, explosive percussion and acrobatics, all wrapped up in a fun-filled evening, this is a show not to be missed!
TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £28.90
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of his fans will be left gob-smacked! As politically incorrect as ever this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian! If easily offended please stay away! Age 18+
TUESDAY 3RD OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £19.15*
A VISION OF ELVIS
A Vision of Elvis transports you on a musical journey from Sun Studios, The Movie Years, ‘68 Comeback’ and a breathtaking Concert Year’s finale, in an experience you will never forget. Voted the Official No. 1 Elvis Tribute Show, multi award-winning Rob Kingsley is renowned as one of the best Elvis tribute artists, performing worldwide to sold-out audiences.
WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £24.40
SHOWADDYWADDY
‘The Greatest Rock and Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Featuring all of their biggest hits, including Under The Moon of Love, Hey Rock and Roll, When, Blue Moon and many more.
THURSDAY 5TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £26.50^
THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES
Join the authoritative Beatles live concert show. Journey back to Yesterday with fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals, incredible musicianship taking you from their Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond, from Love Me Do to Let It Be.
THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £24*
THE DREAMBOYS
The Dreamboys are, without a shadow of a doubt, the UK’s top male strip show. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action-packed two hours full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless and which you simply cannot afford to miss. Age 18+
FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £25.50
THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN HOW SWEET IT IS
This stunning show combines first-class music with slick choreography and an amazing band. Truly the best Motown experience you’ll ever have! You’ll be Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five and more.
FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £21
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM
THE MUSIC OF KENNY ROGERS AND DOLLY PARTON Celebrating the King and Queen of Country, Kenny and Dolly. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music royalty! This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy.
SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £23.90
SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC
A full screening of the Sound Of Music with lyrics on screen – the evening’s host will show you how to use your free prop bag and warm up your singing voices. It’s the perfect night out for family trips, hen parties or office outings where YOU the audience are the stars. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!
SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £24.25
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THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE
Without doubt the most explosive 60s show touring the UK, for one night only. Five legendary names take to the stage and deliver a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel-good factor this is the must see 60s show for 2018. Step back in time to when pop music was at its best. Hits include Mighty Quinn, Out Of Time, I’m Into Something Good, plus many more. THURSDAY 25TH JANUARY 2018 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £30.65*
BOWIE EXPERIENCE THE GOLDEN YEARS TOUR
A breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. A must see for all, the latest production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy. SUNDAY 28TH JANUARY 2018 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £27.50^
RUSSELL BRAND RE:BIRTH
How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once we become parents? What am I going to tell my daughter about conformity and responsibility? What happens if she grows up to be like me? Or worse, to date someone like me? Limited availability. Age 16+ THURSDAY 3RD MAY 2018 8PM TICKETS FROM £31.65
JASON MANFORD MUDDLE CLASS
‘Muddle Class’ promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ – causing much confusion! Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed. Age 13+ SATURDAY 21ST JULY 2018 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £31.65
LOCAL PRODUCTIONS: THE WORX 2017
TUESDAY 11TH JULY 7.15PM
KAREN SHIEL SMITH PRESENTS MUSICAL MAGIC TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 7PM
KATHLEEN DAVIS PRESENTS CHRISTMAS CRUNCH SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 7PM
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CREATIVE LEARNING
WEEKLY CLASSES
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CURIOUS CONNECTIONS Youth Theatre in partnership with No Limits Theatre. For ages 11-18 with additional needs such as high functioning Autism.
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 are bespoke to your visit and can be curriculum focused. Exciting Matilda learning programme to be announced soon!
MONDAYS | 4.15PM-5.45PM AGES 11-18 | £21 PER TERM | GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY TRUST AND FOUNDATION FUNDING
YOUTH VOCAL A CAPELLA GROUP Sunderland’s answer to Pitch Perfect! Launching our brand new weekly youth choir with a difference. Join us for sessions covering contemporary songs exploring harmonies, vocal technique and beat boxing sessions. WEDNESDAYS | 4PM-5.30PM AGES 11-16 | £5 PER SESSION
MOVERS Contemporary dance and ballet based movement sessions for ages 65+, led by our fantastic in-house Creative Learning team. THURDAYS | 1PM-3PM AGES 65+ | £3PP INCLUDING TEA AND COFFEE
LEARN. CREATE. PERFORM. ENJOY. BESPOKE WORKSHOPS . WEEKLY CLASSES . OUTREACH PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES . THEATRE TOURS . WORK EXPERIENCE . THEATRE INDUSTRY INSIGHT EVENTS . PRODUCTION RESOURCES . PRE AND POST SHOW Q&AS . CORPORATE TRAINING . ARTS AWARD LEARNING
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FUSION PROJECT Weekly Youth Theatre led by Katy Weir who has held previous roles with National Youth Theatre. New members welcome. THURSDAYS | 4.15PM-5.45PM AGES 11-16 | £53 PER 7 WEEK TERM
COMMUNITY CHORUS For singers and non-singers. Learn new tips on technique and performance skills covering all styles. FRIDAYS | 1PM-3PM £3PP INCLUDING TEA AND COFFEE
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 EMPLOYABILITY PACKAGE Most people go through an audition at some point in their life. Performers 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. BEHIND THE BUSINESS Interested in a career in theatre that doesn’t involve performing on stage? Discover more about how your local theatre is run with this informative workshop.
THEATRE TOURS See sets and lighting up close and personal. Tours may include access to private areas of the venue including dressing rooms and the stage. Please advise of any access requirements at the point of booking. Tours are scheduled prior to performances as highlighted on the venue website and priced at £6pp (excludes show ticket). Please note, access to private areas are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Hollie Coxon
‘Our Creative Learning programme is wide reaching and delivered with a not-for-profit ethos. It’s sustained by generous funding, enabling us to develop exciting new projects.
We’ve just completed our Music Arts Award learning project ‘Beyond the Band Pit’, funded by Arts Council England and Music Education Hub. It engaged over 150 people in high quality music learning experiences delivered by visiting shows American Idiot, Sunny Afternoon, Wonderland and local cultural partners’. Hollie Coxon, Creative Learning Manager.
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. Sunderlandlearning
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DIARY JULY
DECEMBER
Tue 11
The Worx
7.15pm
Sat 29
The Carpenters Story
7.30pm
Thu 25 2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) 7.30pm
The Sensational 60s Experience
7.30pm
La Cage Aux Folles
Fri 26
La Traviata
7.30pm
Joe McElderry - Saturday Night at the Movies Live!
7.30pm
Sat 27
Madama Butterfly
7.30pm
Karen Shiel Smith
7pm
Sun 28
Bowie Experience
7.30pm
Wed 31 - Sun 11 Feb
Shrek The Musical
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Thriller Live
7.30pm (Wed & Thu) 5pm & 8.30pm (Fri) 4pm & 8pm (Sat)
AUGUST Tue 1 - Sat 5
Thu 10 Tue 29 SEPTEMBER
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JANUARY 2018
FEBRUARY 2018
Fri 1
Jimmy Carr
8pm
Sat 2
Barry Steele and Friends The Roy Orbison Story
7.30pm
Mon 4
Peace Train
7.30pm
MARCH 2018
Tue 5
Variety - The Children’s Charity starring G4
7.30pm
Tue 6 - Sat 10
Beautiful The Carole King Story
Wed 6
Roy Chubby Brown
7.30pm
2.30pm (Wed, Thu & Sat) 7.30pm
Thu 7
Showaddywaddy
7.30pm
Tue 13 - Sat 17
The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Fri 8
The Dreamboys
7.30pm
Tue 20 - Sat 31
Jersey Boys
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Mon 11 - Sat 16
Flashdance
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
APRIL 2018
Tue 19 - Sat 23
Son of a Preacher Man
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Mon 16 - Sat 21
Legally Blonde The Musical
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Mon 25 - Sat 30
Hairspray
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Tue 24 - Sat 28
Crazy For You
2.30pm (Wed, Thus & Sat) 7.30pm
Sun 1
Islands in the Stream
7.30pm
Tue 3
Tap Factory
7.30pm
Thu 3
Russell Brand - Re:birth
8pm
Thu 5
A Vision of Elvis
7.30pm
Tue 8 - Sat 2 Jun
Matilda The Musical
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Fri 6
The Magic of The Beatles
7.30pm
7.30pm (Thu 17 May)
Sat 7
Motown’s Greatest Hits
7.30pm
7.30pm (Tue 22 May)
Tue 10 - Sat 14
Monty Python’s Spamalot
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Tue 17 - Sat 11 Nov
Mamma Mia!
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OCTOBER
You sit. We serve.
Fri 15 - Sun 7 Jan 2018 Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime
Wed 14 - Sat 17
MAY 2018
7.30pm (Thu 24 May) JUNE 2018 Tue 5 - Sat 9
NOVEMBER Tue 14 - Sat 18
Bring It On
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
JULY 2018
Sun 19
Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music
7pm
Sat 21
Mon 20 - Wed 22
Tango Moderno
2.30pm (Wed) 7.30pm
Sat 25
Kathleen Davis
7pm
Mon 27 - Sat 2 Dec
Blood Brothers
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm 7.30pm (Thu 30 Nov)
Sunset Boulevard
2.30pm (Wed & Sat) 7.30pm
Jason Manford - Muddle Class 7.30pm
For more shows please look through your What’s On guide or visit ATGTHEATRE.COM/Sunderland
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❚ EQUAL ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
We offer a wide range of access performances including; audio described, captioned, relaxed, signed and touch tour. Please see the individual show pages for details. If you have additional requirements or require specific seats, then please ask one of our friendly team when you book your tickets. To book your tickets, please call our dedicated Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971 For our deaf and hard of hearing customers, please use our Type Talk service. Type Talk: 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone user) Type Talk: 18002 0844 871 7677 (hearing person) We are only able to accept access bookings on any of the above numbers. Please refer to our website and buy your tickets information, for general bookings and enquiries.
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❚ INFORMATION ABOUT FEES Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold is used for the upkeep and improvements to your theatre. We spend this wisely to give you the best experience possible, provide equal access for everyone and offer creative learning opportunities in local communities across the UK. Additional fees may also apply where we sell tickets for non-ATG theatres, or for selected big name shows and performances. These additional fees may take the form of a per ticket fee and/or an additional credit card fee. Please check our website for the most up-to-date ticket prices and fees. Printed on responsibly sourced paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling or passing onto a friend. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions, offers and fees. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. For the most up-to-date information please check online, call or visit our Box Office. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com/ termsandconditions
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