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tue 3 - sat 14 apr south pacific mon 23 - sat 28 apr chicago mon 30 apr - sat 5 may dancing in the streets

may sun 6 may solid silver 60s SHOW tue 8 - wed 9 may cirque du ciel thu 10 may voice in a million fri 11 may dominic kirwan

sat 18 feb back for good

sat 12 may that'll be the day

thu 23 feb sally morgan

wed 23 - sat 26 may dara oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;briAIn

fri 24 & sat 25 feb ukranian national opera

wed 30 may - sat 23 jun oliver!

sun 26 feb the australian pink floyd

june

tue 28 feb beyond the barricade

wed 27 - sat 30 jun midnight tango

march

july

thu 1 mar the drifters in concert

tue 3 - sat 14 jul starlight express

fri 2 & sat 3 mar sarah millican

august

mon 12 mar carnival du vampires rock

half price

april

tue 7 - sat 11 feb avenue q

tue 6 - sat 10 mar the russian state ballet of siberia

half price

tue 27 mar doug stanhope

tue 13 - sat 17 mar good mourning ut sold o mrs brown mon 19 - sat 24 mar spamalot

tue 26 jun sing-a-long-a grease

wed 1 & Thu 2 Aug frankie boyle

SEPTEMBER MON 17 SEP - sat 20 oct the phantom on sale so of the opera on

december tue 4 dec - sat 12 jan 2013 dirty dancing

mon 19 - sat 24 mar spamalot

one dream, one vision, one smash hit rocks edinburgh! Phil McIntyre Entertainment, QueenEntertainment, Theatrical Productions Phil McIntyre Queen Theatrical Productions and Tribeca Theatrical Productions present and Tribeca Theatrical Productions present

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‘beyond dazzling’ edinburgh evening news

HHHH ‘the musical, the dancing, the SPECTACLE is unsurpassed’ the scotsman

The worldwide smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to Edinburgh this Christmas from Tue 29 Nov for 6 weeks only! Since 2002 over 11 million theatregoers in 17 countries have been thrilled to see this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances, this theatrical phenomenon is not to be missed!

tue 29 nov sat 7 jan 2012 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm* Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm*

When it became news some years back that one of Britain’s most phenomenally successful comedy writers, Ben Elton, was teaming up with legends of rock, Queen, for a musical, we all wondered what such a unique collaboration would turn out. Especially when screen icon Robert de Niro became so impressed after attending the original workshop that his company, Tribeca, came on board.

tickets £17 - £43.50

The result was a new chapter in theatre history - We Will Rock You - a rock ‘theatrical’ which defied all comparisons and has gone on to become a global smash hit.

Audio Described Wed 14 Dec 2.30pm

Starring Jenny Douglas BBC’s Over the Rainbow finalist, Leon Lopez Brookside/West End star, Ian Reddington EastEnders/Coronation Street, Ashley J Russell BBC’s I’d Do Anything finalist, Noel Sullivan Hear’say/Grease & Rhydian Roberts X Factor as Khashoggi. Includes 24 of Queen’s greatest hits:

Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Somebody To Love, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, Under Pressure, Another One Bites The Dust, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You. 20 10 4 x

most popular show 2011!

*No perfs 28 Nov & 31 Dec, no eve perf 24 Dec. No eve perfonon Dec, on 31 Dec. Extra mats on 26, 27 Dec & 2 Jan. Extra mats 2624 Dec, 27 no Decperfs & 2 Jan

signed performance Wed 7 Dec 7.30pm captioned Tue 13 Dec 7.30pm

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the myth, the magic, the experience

‘IRRESISTIBLE’ THE TIMES

‘GENIUS!’ THE TIMES

‘STUNNING!’ IRISH TIMES

‘A SHOWPIECE EXTRAVAGANZA’ LA TIMES

Since its world premiere, Lord Of The Dance has become the most talked about, the most written about and the most acclaimed show in musical history. It has gone on to receive unparalleled accolades and has broken theatrical records everywhere. With more than 150,000 taps, this new production of the Irish dance spectacular promises to wow British audiences yet again with its breathtaking footwork and dazzling music.

‘FASCINATING, REWARDING & ABOVE ALL, ENTERTAINING’ NEW YORK POST 6

mon 16 - wed 18 jan 2012 Eves 8pm tickets £26 - £36.50 special offer 4 top price tickets £119 Tue 17 & Wed 18 Jan only

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from the team that brought you dreamboats and petticoats

dreamboats and petticoats meets dirty dancing! Featuring the classic 60s hits of Pomus & Shuman

BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT

A Teenager in Love Sweets for my Sweet Turn Me Loose Here I Go Again Viva Las Vegas Little Sister His Latest Flame Suspicion

By Laurence Marks & Maurice Gran

Can’t Get Used to Losing You Save the Last Dance For Me and many more

Save the Last Dance for Me will take you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60’s, a time when each passing week brought another Rock ‘n’ Roll classic. This nostalgic, feel-good musical journey will transport you back to music’s golden era as we follow two teenage sisters, Jennifer and Marie, through the summer of 1963. Full of freedom and high spirits they embark on a family holiday to the coast and a traditional seaside town. The young siblings soon discover much more than just sea and sand when they meet a handsome American airman, who invites them to a dance at the nearby United States Air force base... but young love and holiday romance is never that simple and the sisters soon realise that while the world around them is still watching itself in black and white, life and love can be much more colourful. 8

mon 30 jan - sat 4 feb 2012 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £11 - £28.50 (Premium seats up to £34)

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★★★★★ ‘the best musical of the decade’ banner

christopher hart, sunday times

‘Q stands for quite simply the best show in town. Go now and go again and again’ Sky News

‘THE FUNNIEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN’ KISS FM

After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road. The Tony Award winning 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? Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other. So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today!

★★★★★ Sunday Times, News of the World, Sunday Express, Absolute Radio, Smooth FM, Magic FM

‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. WE NEARLY DIED LAUGHING’ ABSOLUTE RADIO

‘cross sesame street with the muppet show, give it an x rating and clap on a government health warning that too much laughter can make your sides ache and you've got avenue q’ radio 2 10

Tue 7 - SAT 11 FEB 2012 Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed mat 2.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 7.30pm tickets £12.50 - £30.50 (Premium seats up to £35.50)

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ellen kent returns with the internationally acclaimed ukrainian national opera of kharkiv Derek Block & Blackburn International Proudly Present two Ellen Kent Productions with international soloists, highly- praised chorus and full orchestra

Back by popular demand Starring the American-Korean soprano Rosa Lee Thomas and the Korean soprano Elena Dee*. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant - with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

‘This is a Butterfly to cherish’

The love story that gripped Paris. A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate consumptive Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in La Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include The Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato.

‘Uplifting, charming, heroic and finally tear -jerking’ Liverpool Echo

Manchester Evening News

Sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change

fri 24 feb 2012 7.30pm

sat 25 feb 2012 7.30pm

TICKETS £18.50 - £36.50

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Sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change

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the russian state ballet of siberia Raymond Gubbay presents

‘DANCING WAS SHARP, PRECISE & LIGHT OF FOOT THROUGHOUT’ OXFORD TIMES

‘graceful dancers captivated the audience’ Aberdeen Evening Express

La Fille Mal Gardée

Recreated by Alexander Gorsky, this remains one of the oldest ballets still regularly performed and features comedy, drama and beautiful virtuoso dancing. Highlights include the flute dance and the famous clog dance.

Swan Lake

The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence of the court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s haunting music creates an unforgettable experience.

The Nutcracker

In a magical production, this most famous of fantasy ballets begins on Christmas Eve. At Midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where nothing is as it seems; toy dolls come to life and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. 14

tue 6 - sat 10 mar 2012 La Fille Mal Gardée Tue 6 Mar 7.30pm Swan Lake Wed 7 - Fri 9 Mar 7.30pm The Nutcracker Sat 10 Mar 2.30pm & 7.30pm tickets £17.50 - £34.50 (Premium seats up to £39.50)

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always look on the bright side of life

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

‘fantastic fun!’ The Express

Starring todd

carty

Audiences across the land have been roused in chorus singing Always Look on the Bright Side of Life and roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

NOW SEEN BY OVER A MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UK!

‘glorious irresistible silliness’ the SUNDAY TIMES

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the (can Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or heacltelled sa h + possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burningsfety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people.

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The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song Always Look on The Bright Side Of Life and features Eric Idle himself as God (see small print)*. Todd Carty aka Tucker, expert ice-skater and EastEnders stalwart, stars as Patsy.

‘truly a knight to remember’

mon 19 - sat 24 mar 2012 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm tickets £12.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats up to £44.50)

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daily telegraph Photos of previous cast © Manuel Harlan *As a visual recording! As if we could afford to cart this God-like comic round the country!

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‘if you don’t already have a ticket to see south pacific, purchase one immediately’ daily mail

★★★★★

‘faultless’

Winner of 7 Tony Awards! rodgers & hammerstein’s

starring

matthew cammelle (phantom of the opera)

DAILY MAIL

alex ferns

★★★★

(Donmar’s GUYS AND DOLLS)

‘a musical masterpiece. it’s a revelation’

daniel koek (west side story)

mail on sunday

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Directed by Bartlett Sher This breathtaking and lavish Lincoln Center Theater production reinvented Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s classic musical. It swept the 2008 Tony Awards, playied for two years to sold-out houses on Broadway and was televised across America. This smash hit musical has now enchanted UK audiences, receiving huge critical acclaim and sold out houses at London’s Barbican, before embarking on a record breaking sold out UK tour. With a cast and live orchestra of 50, this international landmark production brought to you by the producers of West Side Story and Guys & Dolls arrives at the Edinburgh Playhouse for 2 weeks only. Metropolitan Opera Director and Winner of Tony Award for Best Director, Bartlett Sher, directs a stellar cast which includes British Musical Theatre stars Matthew Cammelle, Alex Ferns and Daniel Koek. Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair and There is Nothin’ Like a Dame. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the greatest musicals of all time, as the critics agree, ‘THIS IS A SHOW YOU WILL REMEMBER FOREVER.’ 18

Photo of Original London cast ©Lucy Williams

tue 3 - sat 14 apr 2012 Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm Mon 9 Apr 7.30pm tickets £18.50 - £42 (Premium seats up to £45)

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THE SEXY, SASSY WEST END SMASH HIT returns

‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery - all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’ So begins the international award winning musical, Chicago which comes to Edinburgh for 1 week only starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart, Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly, and Bernie Nolan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block’ The Times A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it. 20

coming soon now booking!

‘still the sexiest, most sensational musical’ Sunday express mon 23 - sat 28 apr 2012 Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

After wowing audiences all over the UK and spending three years in London’s West End, Dancing in the Streets is back! Experience the energy, the excitement, the emotion and the electricity of Motown in Ivor Novello Awardwinning director Keith Strachan’s production of the spectacular celebration of classic music from the heart of the Motor City - Detroit! Dancing in the Streets will take you through the Motown repertoire, with classic hits including: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Baby Love, My Girl, Dancing in the Streets, Please Mr Postman, Reach Out I’ll Be There, Stop In the Name of Love, Tears of a Clown and Tracks of My Tears. Guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles!

Direct from China and beyond Gravity

The highly awaited and internationally acclaimed production of ShangHi by Cirque Du Ciel, comes to Edinburgh for the first time. Originally directed in China by Cirque Du Soleil’s Guy Caron, this production has been theatrically reworked to appeal to audiences all ages. With over 30 amazingly multi talented and skilled performers, this marvellous two hour extravaganza, combines acrobatics, modern dance, martial arts, original music and many other traditional and modern Chinese elements in an amazing fantasy adventure.

tickets £13.50 - £35 (Premium seats up to £40)

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mon 30 apr - sat 5 may 2012 Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 4pm & 8pm

tue 8 & wed 9 may 2012 Eves 7.30pm

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tickets £18.50 - £23.50

Consider Yourself invited to this classic musical

starring

Brian Conley as Fagin

Samantha Barks as Nancy

wed 30 may sat 23 jun 2012 Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm Wed 20 Jun 2.30pm Sun mats 3pm, No perfs Mons Following a sell-out run in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh’s fabulous new production of one of the most beloved British musicals ever, Oliver! is coming to Edinburgh for a strictly limited run. Vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more, Lionel Bart’s sensational score includes Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. This is the must-see for families of all ages.

‘This great spectacular musical marches on Triumphantly absolutely fantastic.’

tickets £18.50 - £50.50 (Premium seats £55.50)

captioned Thu 14 Jun 7.30pm Audio Described Thu 7 Jun 7.30pm atg theatre card Half Price Wed 30 & Thu 31 May £5 off top 3 prices Tue - Thu thereafter g e c* Details page 34 *excludes Sat & Sun perfs, available on top 3 prices

Daily Telegraph

‘Oliver! Is a smash hit’ Evening Standard 22

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A DAZZLING EVENING OF DANCE NOT TO BE MISSED!

‘the biggest live theatre sensation of all time’ observer

presented by arlene philLips and adam spiegel

THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

★★★★★

★★★★

‘explosive and passionate’

‘spectacular’ financial times

whatsonstage.com

★★★★

★★★★★

‘smash hit musical gives us the time of our lives’

‘quite simply breathtaking’ manchester evening news

bristol evening post

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. And now they’re back by incredible popular demand with Midnight Tango - a breathtaking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life. Vincent and Flavia’s mesmerising choreography and fiery chemistry command the floor with explosive tango routines, gravity-defying moves and feather-light footwork. Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world and live music, Midnight Tango, takes you on a journey into a heart of this intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion all combine - this is a spectacular and explosive evening not to be missed! www.midnighttango.co.uk 24

www.midnighttango.co.uk Production photography by Manuel Harlan

wed 27 - sat 30 jun 2012 Wed - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm tickets £14.50 - £35.50 (Premium seats £40.50)

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Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping I’ve Had The Time Of My Life! Don’t miss your chance to see the fastest selling show in West End history. www.dirtydancingontour.com No perfs on 25 or 31 Dec. Extra mat on 24 Dec and 2 Jan

tue 4 dec 2012 sat 12 jan 2013 Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm* Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm & 7.30pm tickets £19.50 - £49.50 (Premium seats £75)

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the race is back on Bill Kenwright by special arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘dazzling’ the times

‘explosive entertainment in every sense. unmissable’ the journal

‘you have to see it. and still you won’t believe it’ daily telegraph

‘simply stunning a pure thrill’ the gazette

Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved and longest running musicals in theatrical history, as the sensational Starlight Express explodes back onto the stage with a new production for 2012, destined to take the UK by electrifying storm. Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about love and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo charged excitement, combined with an electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, extraordinary roller-choreography and some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits. Buckle up; the race is truly back on!

‘A MUSICAL THAT SURPASSES EVERYTHING AROUND IN EVERY DIMENSION’ DAILY EXPRESS

tue 3 - sat 14 jul 2012 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm with extra mat on Thu 5 Jul tickets £19.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats up to £45)

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one night shows

rat pack

back for good

tbc beyond the barricade

the drifters

vegas spectacular

sat 18 feb 2012 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 ATG THEATRE CARD Half Price

sub heading tue 28 feb 2012 7.30pm c g date Time TICKETS £? Tickets £16 - £20 atg theatre card £? off G F S The UK’s leading musical theatre concert recreates Awaiting copyEnd/Broadway hits from Miss Saigon, original West The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musical productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from Les Misérables!Don’t miss the Musicals Event of the Year!!

Masquerade Tour 2012

sat 21 jan 2012 7.30pm F Tickets £17- £21 Purveyors of Cool come to town with a sensational live show featuring the greatest music of the 20th Century. Every song is an absolute classic like, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, Come Fly With Me, Mack the Knife and many more favourites.

As one of the biggest selling groups of all time, The Drifters has featured over 65 different vocalists in almost six decades. The current recording line-up perform new material alongside the group’s greatest hits including Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof, Saturday Night at The Movies, On Broadway and many more. www.theofficialdrifters.com

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Featuring all the hits, old and new, such as The Flood, SOS, Rule The World, Greatest Day and Shine to the heart-warming Patience, Said It All and A Million Love Songs you will be putting your hands together to Pray that the boys are truly Back For Good!

sally morgan

the australian pink floyd

sarah millican

carnival du vampires rock

psychic sally on the road

exposed in the light

thoroughly modern millican

THU 23 FEB 2012 7.30pm Tickets £23.50

sun 26 feb 2012 7.30pm Tickets £30.50

Fresh from her new TV series - Psychic Sally On The Road on Sky Living, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns 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.

The live touring sensation, The Australian Pink Floyd Show has now sold over three million tickets worldwide. Following the sold-out dates earlier this year, the new show is simply on a different level and must be seen to be believed - the scale and ambition of this band is well documented!

fri 2 mar 2012 8pm New date on sale sat 3 mar 2012 8pm Tickets £21

moN 12 mar 2012 7.30pm c g Tickets £26 ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off

The BBC summed it up in one word ‘MAGNIFICENT’ Free for accompanied children in £17 seats.

www.sallymorgan.tv

The boys are back! Recreating the magic of Take That live in concert & leaving you with little doubt you're watching 'The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time'.

thu 1 mar 2012 7.30pm Tickets £25

‘PERFECT IN JUST ABOUT EVERY WAY’ HHHH THE TIMES

After selling out all 120 dates on her debut tour, Sarah Millican is back on the road with a new show. Ever wondered how to make a home made treadmill? The practicalities of an orgy? Or what to do when you don’t like parties but do like party food? Wonder no more. If your glass if half full, she’ll top it up. Recommended for age 16+

Hailed by some of Rock’s royalty, Steve Steinman’s show is like no other. With some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart, I Love Rock n Roll, and more! With an amazing set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed!

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one night shows

doug stanhope

solid silver 60s show

sing-a-long-a grease

tue 27 mar 2012 8pm Tickets £21

sun 6 may 2012 7.30pm Tickets £21 - £25

tue 26 jun 2012 7.30pm G Tickets £16

Doug Stanhope is opinionated, brutally honest, shockingly uninhibited and one of the most celebrated comedians in the world. He’s the stuff of legend!

They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there! Fill that gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show and relive the 60s with original artists singing their greatest hits!

This fully interactive show will get you singing and dancing in the aisles. Beginning with a live show in which your host will lead a vocal warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award the prizes. Then, you sit back and watch John Travolta, Olivia Newton John and the gang, while singing along to the lyrics which are shown on the screen. It couldn’t be easier, or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential!

'There's a kind of Olympic torch of extreme American comedy, which passed from Lenny Bruce, through Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison - to the late Bill Hicks. Stanhope is the latest, and equally brilliant, bearer' Independent on Sunday

Now in its 27th year the show features the unforgettable talents of Peter Noone, Chris Montez, Brian Hyland with Brian Poole and all backed by Vanity Fare. Hear the classics performed by the original hit makers.

dara o briain craic dealer wed 23 - sat 26 may 2012 8pm Tickets £22 Following 2010’s 150 date sell out tour of the UK & Ireland and best selling DVD This Is The Show Dara O Briain hits the road again with a brand new show for 2012. Dara is one of the most recognisable faces of British TV, hosting Mock The Week, The Apprentice - Your Fired, Stargazing Live and starring in 3 Men in a Boat.

dominic kirwan

that’ll be the day

LIVE & PERSONAL

sat 12 may 2012 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 - £22.50

fri 11 may 2012 7.30pm Tickets £18.50 Presenting the rich, distinctive voice of Dominic Kirwan, truly one of the finest performers Ireland has ever given. Taking a refreshingly new look at Country, Pop and traditional Irish music, all of which are complimented with his show stopping ballads. This is a show with something for music lovers of all ages.

That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite Rock ’N’ Roll variety show is back by popular demand with their hit 2012 production! Now in its 26th year of touring, this hugely entertaining Rock ’N’ Roll spectacular features an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. Mixed with hilarious, zany comedy routines, the show produces that real ‘feel-good party atmosphere!’

'One of the most dependably entertaining stand up comics in the land' The Times 'Devilishly sharp' Metro 'His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up’ The Guardian

frankie Boyle wed 1 & Thu 2 Aug 2012 8pm TICKETS £26 Frankie Boyle has been pilloried, misrepresented and demonised. And for what? For Telling It Like It Is. Now he will attempt a final tour, to heal Britain’s fools. To support its rioters. To offer the inchoate laughter of despair to a culture in freefall. These are The Last Days of Sodom. Recommended for age 16+

Recommended for age 14+

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Admission Latecomers may not be admitted to the show until a suitable break in the performance and in some instances, not until the interval. The management reserves the right to refuse admission. Parking There is a 24-hour NCP car park located next to the Theatre. Bars The theatre bars are located on the stalls, mezzanine, circle and balcony levels. We offer a wide selection of wines, spirits, beers & soft drinks.

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18-22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA Details can be faxed to 0131 524 3350 or email edinburghplayhouse@the ambassadors.com Restoration Fund £1 of the ticket price on most shows goes to The Edinburgh Playhouse Restoration Fund. Recent projects funded by this include a new and improved air cooling system in the auditorium

P and a top-of-the-range modern fire alarm system for the building. Lost Property Should you leave any items of personal property in the theatre, please call 0131 524 3333 between 12pm & 5pm, Mon - Fri. Medium / Therapist / Clairvoyant By attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that this is an holistic experiment and experience. The medium/therapist/clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.

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-onTrent; 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.

How to book In Person Box Office The Edinburgh Playhouse 18 - 22 Greenside Place Edinburgh EH1 3AA Visit the theatre’s Box Office. Open Mon - Sat 12 noon - 6pm (8pm on perf days) NB - A 10% charge applies to certain events when paying by credit/debit card. By Phone Telephone bookings 0844 871 3014 Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm. Online www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh Why not log on and subscribe to receive regular updates and special offers on theatrical and music events at The Edinburgh Playhouse & associated venues? By Fax Fax through your ticket requirements on 0131 524 3350 By Post Please make cheques payable to The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues Ltd, enclose SAE and send to the above address.

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Concessions Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available: C Seniors / Children / Students / Reg. Unemployed

G Groups of 10 or more e Schools f Family Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management

without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required. ATG Theatre Card ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. of 4 tickets per Card. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Group Sales Our in-house group sales department is open Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm & group discounts are available for many shows. For details call 0844 871 3034. Exchange Policy Tickets are non refundable, however at certain performances tickets may be exchanged for a £2 charge for this service. Contact the Box Office for details. Babes In Arms Policy The Edinburgh Playhouse is a child and family friendly venue. However for the comfort of our patrons, children under the age of 2 are not permitted in the theatre unless the show is specifically for pre-school children. At pre-school children’s shows, infants under 2 do not need a ticket as they cannot occupy a seat and are the responsibility of their parent / guardian. Children over the age of 2 must have a valid theatre ticket. To find out about all our facilities for parents with children, or if you have a special request, please call 0131 524 3333. General Enquiries Please call 0131 524 3333 between 12pm & 5pm, Mon - Fri Patrons with a Disability We offer many facilities for people with disabilities and we

will always endeavour to meet individual needs. • Up to eight wheelchair spaces per performances. Call 0131 524 3301 for availability. • Wheelchair access & accessible toilet on circle level. • A Sennheiser infrared system for the hearing impaired. To obtain a headset contact a Duty Manager on arrival. • Registered disabled concessions available at many performances. • Guide Dogs welcome, please tell the theatre when booking. • Sign interpreted & audio described performances for some shows. If you would like an audio brochure contact 0131 524 3301 Calls via Typetalk are welcome, please dial 18001 0131 524 3301 For details of facilities for people with disabilities, call our Group Sales department on 0131 524 3301. enhanced performances The Edinburgh Playhouse regularly schedule enhanced peformances for certain shows. See individual pages for details. For more information or to book call 0131 524 3301 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm) An audio Brochure is available on CD from our Box Office. Alternatively call 0131 524 3301 to have a brochure posted to you. Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time, all discounts are limited and subject to availability.

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Win everything in this brochure!* Exclusive competition for Edinburgh Playhouse Facebook fans. For your chance to win this one off bumper prize all you have to do is visit our facebook page at the address above, click on the ‘like’ button and go straight to the Competition Tab for details. Good Luck! Competition closes on Friday 10 February 2012 Terms & Conditions Winner will be selected at random; Contents of the brochure applies to the Winter 2011/Spring 2012 season brochure at the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and to shows featured after the prize draw date; *The prize is a pair of tickets to each show listed after the prize draw date subject to availability and does not apply to Saturday evening performances. There is no cash alternative. Prize does not apply to Playhouse Theatre Breaks or Giulianos.

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