Theatre Royal Brighton Winter 2011/Spring 2012 by ATG Tickets

marcus brigstocke jodie prenger & todd carty Star in

winter 2011/ spring 2012

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glynis barber Denis Lill ricky groves mathew bose christopher timothy jenny funnell STAR IN

winter 11/spring 12 spamalot 15 December - 14 January

numberjacks 18 - 31 December

star quality 20 - 25 February

moscow city ballet 8 - 12 February

the king’s speech 27 February - 3 March

dreamboats and petticoats 11 5 - 10 March legally blonde the musical 12 13 - 24 March

‘ONE OF AYCKBOURN’S FINEST WORKs’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘RIOTOUSLY FUNNY’

anne boleyn 3 - 7 April

rambert DANCE COMPANY 28 - 31 March

the lady in the van 11 - 14 April

peppa pig 25 - 26 April

hormonal housewives 27 - 28 April

la bohÈme 26 March

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the INDEPENDENT

mon 28 novEMBER sat 3 decEMBER Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Tickets £18 - £26 (Premium seats available) 3

‘fantastic fun!’ The Express

Savealot! great value fAMILY TICKET * (4 tickets for families of all ages!) Band A £99 Band B £75 Bands C & D £59

great value Teen Ticket 12 - 19 years £10 off at all perfs

SENIORS SPECIAL** Best available £17.50

ATG Theatre Card ** £10 Off bands A,B & C Thu 15 Dec £5 Off bands A & B for all mats See page 27 for great value Group deals and more discounts December 2011

‘a pantomime for all seasons’ evening chronicle

Starring

marcus brigstocke jodie prenger & todd carty Are you looking for something with plenty of pizzazz, humungous amounts of humour and a good sing-a-long this Christmas? Then look no further. Brimming with a feel good factor that will delight young and old alike.

Seen by over 10 million people around the world Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, boasts a New York Tony Award for Best Musical and is an international award winning musical comedy which has conquered both Broadway and the West End. With audience participation, including a song sheet, and laughs aplenty, PLUS a family ticket for four from as little as £59, Spamalot is a rip-roaring romp, guaranteed to have adults, teens and children rolling in the aisles!

‘i felt i might actually die of laughter’ the independent

Thu 15 7.45 Fri 16 7.45 Sat 17 2.30 7.45 Sun 18 No performances Mon 19 7.45 Tue 20 7.45 Wed 21 2.30 7.45 Thu 22 7.45 Fri 23 7.45 Sat 24 2.30 Sun 25 No performances Mon 26 6.00 Tue 27 2.30 7.45 Wed 28 7.45 Thu 29 2.30 7.45 Fri 30 7.45 Sat 31 2.30

January 2012 Sun 1 No performances Mon 2 6.00 Tue 3 2.30 7.45 Wed 4 7.45 Thu 5 2.30 7.45 Fri 6 7.45 Sat 7 2.30 7.45 Sun 8 No performances Mon 9 7.45 Tue 10 7.45 Wed 11 7.45 Thu 12 2.30 7.45 Fri 13 7.45 Sat 14 2.30 7.45

PRICES Peak £25.50 £31.50 £35.50 £39.50 £43 Off Peak £22.50 £28.50 £32.50 £35.50 £39.50 T & C’s apply. *Available at all perfs, excludes peak matinees & peak Fri & Sat eves. **Available off peak mats only. Only one discount applies.

don’t miss brighton’s best kids’ show this christmas!

Treat the family to a show they won’t forget - the award winning Numberjacks are on their way to Brighton! Join the Children’s TV superheroes this Christmas as they embark on a thrilling live adventure. The dastardly Numbertaker and Spooky Spoon do all they can to stir up trouble, but with your help, the Numberjacks can win the day! The live show has all the fun, comedy, music and excitement from the TV show, and lots, lots more! Give the whole family an experience to treasure this Christmas. With slapstick comedy and superhero thrills, treat the kids to a theatre adventure they won’t forget. Become an agent now at www.numberjacksmissiontolearn.co.uk Suitable for ages 2 and up. 6

sun 18 - sat 31 dec Sun 18 1.00 3.30 Mon 19 11.30 2.30 Tue 20 11.30 2.30 Wed 21 11.30 Thu 22 11.30 2.30 Fri 23 11.30 2.30 Sat 24 11.30 Sun 25 No performances Mon 26 2.30 Tue 27 11.30 Wed 28 11.30 2.30 Thu 29 11.30 Fri 30 11.30 2.30 Sat 31 11.30 tickets Adults £15 Children £12 (Premium seats available)

Family tickets £30 (4 tickets min 2 children. Restrictions apply)

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‘crisp, vicious and very enjoyable’ daily express IAN FRICKER PRESENTS

GOLDEN GLOBE ® WINNER

amanda donohoe IN

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ADAPTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE DIRECTED BY JOE HARMSTON

‘sheer theatrical fun’ daily mail

Golden Globe winner Amanda Donohoe leads a stellar cast of 12 in Noël Coward’s deliciously funny final play, Star Quality. Taking us behind the scenes of a new West End production, Coward conjures up a wickedly observant satire of the backstage world of talent and treachery. From tentative first rehearsal to triumphant opening night, both leading lady and director are determined to get their own way and the resulting clash of egos becomes increasingly and hilariously bloody. What emerges is a startling evocation of that most elusive gift of all - star quality. Adapted by Christopher Luscombe (director of The Madness of George III and The History Boys), Star Quality is a fitting farewell from the master of the stage.

mon 20 - sat 25 feb Eves 7.45pm DATES Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm tickets £12 - £27 Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm (Premium seats available) tickets £ - £ card Atg theatre (Premium seats available) Half price Mon eve patrons Friends extended Half price MonApply & Tue eves Discounts associates Atg theatre Half price Mon & card Tue eves Discounts G e Discounts

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classical ballet at its best

‘a beautiful production, I was truly mesmerised’ Public Reviews Swan Lake

‘The dancers are elegant, superbly rehearsed and very savvy’ Sunday Express The Nutcracker

moscow city ballet with the moscow city ballet orchestra

Swan Lake

Swan Lake is probably the world’s best known ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Victor Smirnov-Golovanov’s flawless production is a stunning demonstration of the precision, artistry and sheer grace for which Moscow City Ballet is renowned throughout the world. You will be moved by this fable which follows the fate of Prince Siegfried when he falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette. The ballet’s soaring climax sees the power of true love conquer the forces of evil.

The Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky’s rousing and familiar score, along with sumptuous sets and fabulous costumes, make this magical production of The Nutcracker a visual feast for every audience. Follow little Clara’s adventures as her world is transformed into a magical snowy pine forest and then into a colourful Kingdom of Flowers.

wed 8 - sun 12 feb Swan Lake Wed & Thu eves 7.45pm, Thu mat 2.30pm The Nutcracker Fri & Sat eves 7.45pm, Sat & Sun mats 2.30pm tickets £19 - £33 (Premium seats available)

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world premiere of the play that inspired the oscar® winning film

Charles Edwards as KING GEORGE VI

Jonathan Hyde as Lionel Logue

EMMA FIELDING AS QUEEN ELIZABETH

Starring Charles Edwards as George VI and Jonathan Hyde as Lionel Logue

‘What’s the one essential thing a King ‘What’s the one essential thing a King must do? must do? Hehemust He must BELIEVE is King’ BELIEVE he is King’ When King Edward VIII abdicates for the love of Wallis Simpson, his terrified brother Bertie is thrust into the spotlight and crowned King George VI of England. In a room at 146 Harley Street, Bertie and his wife Elizabeth, (the future Queen Mother) are meeting the maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. Breaking all royal protocol the King and his oddball therapist embark together on an unconventional journey to correct the King’s debilitating stammer and help him deliver the radio address that will inspire his country on the brink of World War II. See the world premiere of David Seidler’s original play which inspired his famous Oscar® winning film. Directed by Adrian Noble, former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. www.kingsspeechonstage.com 10

joss ackland as King George V

mon 27 feb - sat 3 mar Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £15 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

signed performance Wed 29 Feb 7.45pm Atg theatre card £5 off Mon eve Patrons & associates Half price Mon eve G £ e

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the smash hit musical direct from the west end Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music present

Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two,Three and Four, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock‘n’Roll era. The dazzling success of the first four albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well. In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and Rock ‘n’ Roll fame beckons. Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era! Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!

‘the ultimate rock ’n’ roll party’ CBS news mon 5 - sat 10 mar Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £18 - £28 (Premium seats available)

Atg theatre card £5 off Mon eve patrons £5 off Mon & Tue eves associates £5 off Mon eve G £

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‘the best show i’ve ever seen.

brilliant’

scott mills, bbc radio 1

‘right up there alongside mamma mia and hairspray’ The Daily Telegraph

★★★★

‘Hysterically funny’ the Mail On Sunday

‘simply blows other musicals out of the water SENSATIONAL’ the Sun

Starring

Ray Quinn (Dancing On Ice, Dirty Dancing) nikki evans (X Factor) Les Dennis (Hairspray) The international award winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Brighton. Winner of 7 major awards including the coveted Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got! Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett, her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winning Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed.

★★★★★ Time out

TUE 13 - SAT 24 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £18.50 - £45 (Premium seats available)

audio described Thu 22 Mar 2.30pm Atg theatre card £3 off Tue 13 Mar patrons £3 off Tue 13 & Wed 14 Mar associates £3 off Tue 13 Mar G

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english touring theatre presentS the shakespeare’s globe production

★★★★★ ‘ticklishly enjoyable. teasingly intelligent. a big, bold and generous evening’ the sunday telegraph

★★★★ ‘riveting, rollicking stuff, rich and spicy as a tudor banquet’ the times

Howard Brenton

Lover. Heretic. Revolutionary. Queen. Compelling, witty and often laugh-out-loud funny, this celebration of a great English heroine, Anne Boleyn leaps cunningly between generations to expose the life and legacy of Henry VIII’s notorious second wife. Anne Boleyn is traditionally seen either as a pawn manipulated into the King’s bed, or as a sexually licentious predator, even a witch. But Howard Brenton puts a very different Anne – and her ghost – on the stage. Witty and confident in her sexuality, she takes on the vicious world of Tudor Court politics. She is in love with Henry but also in love with the most dangerous ideas of her day. Conspiring with the exiled William Tyndale, Anne plots to make England Protestant forever. Following two sell out London seasons, two powerhouses of great theatre - ETT and Shakespeare’s Globe, join forces to stage this vivid and vibrant production; gripping, rich in humour and shot through with sublime chamber music and visual imagery. Unmissable. Watch the trailer at www.ett.org.uk Photography by Manuel Harlan

tue 3 - sat 7 apr Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £12 - £27 (Premium seats available)

family ticket £48 (4 tickets min 2 children. Restrictions apply)

captioned & audio described performance Thu 5 Apr 7.45pm Atg theatre card Half price Tue eve Patrons Half price Tue & Wed eves associates Half price Tue eve G £ e

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celebrating 85 years at the heart of british dance

'a Company in rude health, replete with sharp, cool and inventive talent' the daily telegraph

WED 28 - SAT 31 MAR Eves 7.30pm Thu mat 2pm Sat mat 2.30pm tickets £11 - £25 (Premium seats available)

SEVEN FOR A SECRET... TOUR 2012 Rambert Dance Company celebrates 85 years at the heart of British dance, and returns to Brighton with a breathtaking new programme. Artistic Director Mark Baldwin’s playful Seven for a secret, never to be told features a gorgeous score by Ravel/McNeff, while Javier De Frutos creates the brutal and seductive Elysian Fields* inspired by Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire and other works. Plus a rare chance to see the romantic and surprising Roses by American dance icon, Paul Taylor. No two performances from Rambert are ever the same, with a constantly changing repertoire and 22 of the world’s finest and most versatile dancers. All three works feature music played live by the Rambert Orchestra. 16

Photography Eric Richmond and Gavin Evans * Contains adult themes

signed performance Sat 31 Mar 7.30pm pre show talk Thu 29 Mar 6.30pm Atg theatre card £5 off Wed eve patrons £5 off Wed & Thu eves associates £5 off Wed eve G £ e

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heart breaking and heart warming theatre

‘A MASTERCLASS IN WHAT REGIONAL THEATRE CAN ACHIEVE AT ITS BEST’ THE daily TELEGRAPH

Hull Truck in association with Richard Jordan Productions limited presents

the lady in the van By Alan Bennett STARRING NICHOLA McAULIFFE Alan Bennett, known for plays including The History Boys and The Madness Of George III, has a very unusual neighbour parked at the bottom of his garden in a van. The lady in the van is Miss Shepherd. She used to drive ambulances in the war, might have been a nun, sells pencils and pamphlets and has an unexplained aversion to piano music. She lives in the playwright’s garden and has done for years. The Lady in the Van stars Nichola McAuliffe one of British theatre’s most loved actresses. As well as playing Sheila Sabatini in seven series of ITV’s Surgical Spirit, Nichola won an Olivier Award for Outstanding Performance by An Actress In A Musical for her role in Kiss Me Kate (RSC). Directed by Sarah Esdaile, whose recent credits include The Deep Blue Sea starring Maxine Peake for West Yorkshire Playhouse. ‘Hull Truck’s production has spectacular set pieces, but its power lies in the way that Bennett’s inner thoughts are so convincingly portrayed’ The Stage

wed 11 - sat 14 apr Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £12 - £25 (Premium seats available)

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fun family adventure!

‘crackles with energy’ bristol evening post

Ahoy there me hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help! Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. Help them, with Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra to follow the clues and find their treasure as they all enjoy a day of adventure. Following the incredible success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect sing-a-long songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. Full sail! Ahoy! Arrrrr!

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Production photography by Pete Jones

wed 25 - thu 26 apr 10am, 1pm & 4pm tickets Adults £13.50 - £15.50 Children £11.50 - £13.50 (Premium seats available)

family ticket £54 (4 tickets min 2 children. Restrictions apply)

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a brand new comedy heading your way!

a sensational evening of opera - for one night only Derek Block & Blackburn International Proudly Present an Ellen Kent Production

STARRING Beverley Callard Following its sell out tour of Scotland, Hormonal Housewives is heading down south! Join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate and all the other joys of being a 21st century girl! Did we mention men and chocolate? Grab your friends and head down to the Theatre for a night of fun and frolics with the girls!

‘Ticked all the right boxes. The audience loved it’ Edinburgh Evening News

Featuring the Internationally Acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv with handpicked soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra. Starring the International Soprano’s Rosa Lee Thomas and Elena Dee* La Boheme is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It is a Puccini masterpiece and tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss, features many famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Muzetta’s Waltz. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and is traditionally staged. Highlights include a colourful carnival scene, with street entertainers, gypsy dancers, a local band and Muzetta’s dog. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. * Cast subject to change

fri 27 & sat 28 apr Eves 7.45pm

mon 26 mar 7.45pm

tickets £13 - £21

tickets £17 - £33

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one night shows tbc Carrack paul sub heading tue 31 jan 7.30pm tickets £28.50 date Time TICKETS £? Legendary Sheffield born and former frontman F S atg theatre card £?singer, off G songwriter of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics is back on tour following Awaiting copy the success of his latest acclaimed new album A Different Hat. With a back catalogue of hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s marvellously soulful voice is known to millions.

tbc brooks live in concert elkie sub wed 1heading feb 7.45pm tickets £22.50 - £24.50 date Time TICKETS £? Quite simply onecard of the most G F S and popular singers the atg theatre £? offsuccessful UK has ever produced. Now celebrating her 50th year in music, Awaiting copyis still proving to be one of the most powerful and Elkie Brooks versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles including Nights In White Satin, Pearl’s A Singer and Don’t Cry Out Loud, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new.

tbc that’ll be the day sub thu 2heading feb 7.45pm tickets £15 - £23.50 date Time TICKETS £? That’ll Be The Day, the £? nation’s F S Rock ’n’ Roll variety show atg theatre card off Gfavourite is back by popular demand with their hit 2012 production! Awaiting copy Now in its 26th year of touring, this hugely entertaining spectacular features an all new line up of knock out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Mixed with hilarious, zany comedy routines, the show produces that real ‘feel good party atmosphere!’ www.that’llbetheday.com

tbc pack is back rat sub heading fri 3 feb 7.45pm tickets £18 - £19 date Time TICKETS £? The British tribute G FDean S and Sammy, brings the atgoriginal theatre card £? to offFrank, style and excitement of Las Vegas to life. Featuring classics such Awaiting copy as My Way, Amore, and Mr Bojangles, the cast includes David Alacey (Lovejoy), Des Coleman (Lenny in EastEnders) and Paul Drakeley (BBC Musician of the Year). They are joined by The Don Hunt Orchestra (Musical Director for Sir Bruce Forsyth) and The Flamingo Showgirls who add even more glamour to this swinging evening.

tbc russell kane sub heading manscaping date4Time TICKETS £? £18.50 sat feb 8pm tickets atg theatre card £? off G F S Join Fosters Comedy Award winner and star of loads of stuff on Awaiting copyKane, as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state telly Russell of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur; you watch and laugh.

★★★★★ ‘A seriously good comedian’ The Times

tbc addison chris sub time the heading is now, again date5Time TICKETS £? £22 sun feb 8pm tickets atg theatre card £? off G F S Fresh from The Thick of It, Mock The Week and Have I Got News Awaiting copy Addison is touring again. He’s written a brand new For You, Chris show, The Time Is Now, Again, specifically for Theatre Royal Brighton*. (*And about 40 others, but the point still stands.) Top class stand up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand ups around.

tbc rumours of fleetwood mac sub heading greatest hits world tour 2012 date6Time £? £23.50 mon feb TICKETS 8pm tickets atg theatre card £? off G F S Perfectly replicating the power of Fleetwood Mac at their best. Awaiting copy Let timeless classics such as Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Little Lies, Everywhere and many more take you on a nostalgic evening of breathtakingly outstanding musicianship. All performed in the context where the songs work best; a live stage.

tbc spaghetti western orchestra sub tue 7heading feb 7.45pm tickets £20 date Time TICKETS £? Five comic maestros Ennio Morricone G F classic S atgbrilliant theatre card £? offperform soundtracks The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, For A Few Dollars Awaiting More and copy Once Upon a Time in The West with hilarious sound effects!

HHHH ‘Wildly Inventive and Funny’ THE Daily Telegraph www.spaghettiwesternorchestra.com

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one night shows tbc fireman sam pontypandy rocks date Time £? mon 13 febTICKETS 1pm tickets Adults £15 Children £13 F 2Schildren atg theatre card £?tickets off G min Family Ticket £50 (4 £4 off if booked and paid for before 15 December 2011) Awaiting copy The Hero next door is back due to popular demand with his live stage show Pontypandy Rocks! Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! With great new songs, daring new rescues, and more adventure than ever before, you won’t want to miss this fantastic live show!

tbc djalili omid date Time TICKETS £? tour of duty G F atg theatre card £? off £20 wed 15 feb 8pm tickets S

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Awaiting copy Multi award winning stand up, television and movie star, Omid Djalili brings his brand new comedy show to Brighton. A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand up awards include; Time Out Award for Best Stand Up, the EMMA Award and he was a South Bank Award nominee as well as being a Perrier Award nominee. Omid was also winner of the Best Actor Award for his lead performance in The Infidel at the Turin Film Festival.

tbc beyond the barricade sub heading thu 16 feb 7.30pm Tickets £18 - £20 date Time TICKETS £? Recreating original West£? End musical hit songs with G Broadway F S atg theatre card offand amazing authenticity, including songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion Awaiting copy of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Blood King, Phantom Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musical productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from Les Miserables. Featuring past principal performers from Les Miserables.

tbc circus of horrors the ventriloquist date4Time £? sun mar TICKETS 7.45pm tickets £13 - £24 Recommended for ages 16+ atg theatre card £? off G F S The jaw dropping show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent, will take Awaiting copy you on a whirlwind journey and send shivers down your spine. Set in Berlin in 1921, one particular venue was struggling to make ends meet, new blood was needed and it was found when Dr. Haze rolled into town with his Vampire Vaudeville show, featuring hair hanging beauties, twisted contortionists, flying aerialists, demon dwarfs, gyrating jugglers, voodoo warriors, pickled people, sword swallowers and its latest and greatest new found star The Ventriloquist. 22

tbc gilbert o’sullivan in concert date TICKETS £? SUN 1 Time APR 7.30pm tickets £26 atg theatre card £? off G F S Gilbert O’Sullivan has accumulated no less than fourteen top forty Awaiting copyClair, Alone Again (Naturally), Get Down and Nothing hits, including Rhymed, with number one singles on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as four top five UK albums. His live performances showcase his tremendous musical abilities and all the hits from the early 70s right through to 2011. He is joined on stage by his amazing 11 piece band, including a string quartet, to present a stunning two hour performance.

tbc morgan sally sub heading PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD date23 Time TICKETS mon apr 7.30pm £? tickets £25 atg theatre card £? off G F S Fresh from her new TV series - Psychic Sally On The Road on Sky Awaiting copy best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns Living, Britain’s by overwhelming public demand. Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.

tbc sing-a-long-a abba tribute sub heading wed 25 apr 7.45pm tickets £19 date Time TICKETS £? The event Abba£? fans G been F S waiting for, the Swedish atgconcert theatre card offhave supergroup’s greatest hits performed live with on screen lyrics so Awaiting everyonecopy can join in! With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, a Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear Sing-a-long-a ABBA is the perfect night out for all! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

tbc days & mondays rainy date carpenters’ Time TICKETS £? story the F S atg theatre card tickets £? off G £15 sun 29 apr 7.30pm - £21.50 Awaiting Join us incopy a celebration of the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter as we tell the story of one of the biggest selling bands of the 70s. With more than two hours of Carpenters’ classic hits and featuring a full live band and a fantastic video presentation, this promises to be an unforgettable night.

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THE FUNNIEST PLAY EVER TO MAKE YOU CRY

direct from the west end

ANITA DOBSON

STARRING

A PLAY BY

GRETA SCACCHI

DIRECTED BY

ANTON BURGE BILL ALEXANDER The hilarious backstage story of the making of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? A heart warming and bittersweet comedy, Steel Magnolias tells the story of six very special friends bonded together by mutual triumphs and tragedies. Now on tour starring Kacey Ainsworth, Isla Blair, Cheryl Campbell, Cherie Lunghi, Sadie Pickering and Denise Welch, it’s coming to Brighton for one week only! Join six remarkable ladies from deep south Louisiana as they ride life’s rollercoaster and enjoy friendship that has no boundaries. Sharing each other’s strength and loyalty, these remarkable women survive the cycles of life, birth and death to emerge stronger, closer and still laughing. If you enjoyed Calendar Girls then this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Renowned actresses Anita Dobson and Greta Scacchi step into the shoes of legendary rivals Bette Davis and Joan Crawford as their thirty year feud reaches boiling point. In Anton Burge’s new comedy, two Hollywood stars whose careers have hit rock bottom are thrown together for the filming of the now classic film Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? The highs, the lows, the tantrums, are all exposed during this great night out at the Theatre. The movie propelled them both back to stardom, but will they ever speak to each other again?

‘GREAT ENTERTAINMENT’ DAILY EXPRESS

mon 30 apr - sat 5 may Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

mon 28 may - sat 2 jun Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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★★★★★

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTs

‘BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ CHRISTOPHER HART, the SUNday Times

starring KATE O’MARA DENIS LILL SUSIE AMY CHLOE NEWSOME BEN NEALON & MARK WYNTER Full of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, the Tony Award winning Avenue Q is hitting the road again after wowing Brighton audiences earlier this year! Avenue Q is the irresistibly charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues - love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English? Don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today!

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FAMILY TICKET Up to 2 teens go half price with each full paying adult*

*Ages 12-16. Tue & Wed eves, Fri & Sat early. Recommended age 12+

mon 4 - sat 9 jun Mon - Thu eves 7.45pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 7.45pm tickets £17.50 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)

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Now in its seventh thrilling year, The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller Murder On The Nile. On board a steamer, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame. Then tragedy strikes. A body is discovered and all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée. But everything is not what it seems! ‘the agatha christie company always deliverS a thrilling night out’ the herald

mon 11 - sat 16 jun Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £12 - £27 (Premium seats available)

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The Queen Elizabeth II Royal Box Package is the ultimate theatre indulgence starting at only £125 for two guests or £175 for four. This luxurious experience includes tickets, champagne, chocolates and programmes for you to enjoy from the privacy of our prime position Royal Box, joining its succession of regal and glamorous occupants.

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Theatre Royal Brighton has announced its latest production; The Parlour, the Theatre’s new café located on New Road. Open from early morning to early evening, The Parlour serves a selection of teas, fresh ground coffee, pastries, cakes and snacks. A selection of wine, beer and spirits is available pre show and interval to ticket holders. So take your seat and join us for a drink and snack. Ambassador theatre group

Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. 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, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. 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; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include South Pacific, Ghost The Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.

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booking information Theatre Royal Brighton New Road Brighton BN1 1SD Box Office 0844 871 7650 brightonboxoffice@theambassadors.com Groups Hotline 0844 871 7617 groups@theambassadors.com Access Bookings 0844 871 7677 ATG Theatre Card Booking 0844 871 7633 Facsimile 01273 764412 www.atgtickets.com/brighton

box Office Telephone bookings Open Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm Sun 10am - 8pm Contact centre opening hours may vary on bank holidays. Calls to the Customer Contact Centre are charged at national rate (charges may vary according to service provider). Group bookings Open Mon - Thu 9am - 6.30pm Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm In person at the Box Office in the Theatre foyer, open Mon - Sat 10am - 8pm. Open 12pm every third Wed of the month due to staff training. Closes 6pm when no performance that day. Open 2hrs prior to start of performance Sun.

Booking Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG Theatre Card, Group bookings and sales in person at the Box Office are fee free. Please check with the Box Office when booking your tickets. Tickets are nonrefundable. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Reserve and pay within 4 working days. We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online. Accepted methods of payment include cash, all major credit cards including Amex (electron only in person), ATG Vouchers and Theatre Tokens. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times

Concessions Under 16s, full time students, registered unemployed, over 60s or the retired get £2 off each seat for most Mon - Thu eves and mats. Discounts subject to availability, one discount per ticket excluding bkg fee.

Special offer key g Groups Groups of 10 or more enjoy £4 off Price Bands A & B for some Mon-Thu eve performances and Sat mats and pay as little as £16 for best available seats for midweek

mats. Different rates apply to some shows. For details call the Groups Hotline. E Schools, under 16 years School parties of 10 or more pay £8 each for most Mon - Wed eves and midweek mats (excluding price band A). Every 11th seat free for teachers. Different rates apply to some shows. Education workshops may be available. For details call Groups Hotline. £ Buy More, Pay Less Scheme Theatre-going has never been such good value, as Theatre Royal Brighton rewards you for coming more often with our fantastic Buy More, Pay Less Scheme*. Simply buy seats for 2 or more shows at the same time to save. Book for 2 shows and save £2 per ticket, book for 3 shows and save £3 per ticket or book for 4 shows and save £4 per ticket. *Available Mon - Thu & Sat mats, on shows of 1 week or more duration marked with the £ symbol. All tickets must be booked at the same time. Where the number of tickets varies, discount applies to the minimum number purchased. Cannot be used with any other offer.

General Standby A £12 standby ticket in the Gallery can be purchased for most shows 1 hour before the performance, subject to availability - contact the Box Office.

Pleasant Parking The closest car park is the NCP Theatre Car Park in Church Street where visitors to the Theatre can enjoy a flat rate of £4.50 (after 5.30pm Mon - Sun and Thu mats). For Thu mats only, take the ticket from the entrance barrier at the car park and bring this to the Theatre. Insert your parking ticket into the special validation machine and it will recode the discount for you. Any price increases on parking fees are solely at the discretion of NCP.

Equal access Please advise us in advance of any special needs you or any of your guests may require when booking. The Box Office staff will be happy to help in any way they can and to offer advice – all wheelchairs spaces must be reserved at the time of booking. The Stalls, Stalls Bar and an adapted toilet are accessible to wheelchair users. A Sennheiser Infra-red audio amplification system is available in selected seats for the hearing impaired. There are a limited number of headsets that can be hired from the Foyer Kiosk before the performance. Hearing dogs and guide dogs are welcome in the Theatre. Please inform the Box Office at the time of booking. There are free non-reserved parking spaces available very close to the Theatre on New Road for blue badge holders. For our deaf and hard of hearing patrons please use Type Talk, which is a free service provided by the RNID and BT. (You only pay for the call to the venue).

BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES AND ICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHEN BUYING YOUR TICKETS! 18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone user) 18002 0844 871 7677 (hearing person) An Access leaflet is available. Please call 01273 764400 For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. Theatre Royal Brighton reserve the right to alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. Children under 5 will not be admitted to Theatre Royal Brighton except for family and children’s shows. Children aged 1 year + must have a paid ticket. Data Protection Theatre Royal Brighton is managed by Theatre Royal Brighton 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 our customers 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 Michelle Shipley in the Marketing Department on 01273 764410. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability. 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.

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Available for Off performances only Groups 10+ B £5 off price bands A & Groups 20+ A&B £7. 50 off price bands Groups 40+ &B £10 off price bands A ts & Over 60s, Studen off reg unemployed £3 Senior Citizens ts Seniors special on ma £17.50 with best available at unt applies

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“reminds you why a night out at the theatre is truly special”

THEATRE’S LONGEST-RUNNING SUPPORT ACT “the two leads fizz with delicious chemistry”

“all the makings of a classic”

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