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The Glyndebourne Tour is supported by Arts Council England
The ever musical Richard Alston Dance Company return with a full programme including a great Alston favourite Gypsy Mixture, newly revived for the first time in a decade. Exhilarating dancing to the infectious music of Romanian and Macedonian gypsy bands will lift your spirits and quicken your pulse.
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EXTRAORDINARY OPERA RETURNS Mozart Don Giovanni: A critically acclaimed revival of one of Mozart’s most popular operas. Not many comic operas begin with a cold-blooded murder and end with the hero’s consignment to hell – but Don Giovanni swings restlessly between comedy and tragedy to startling effect.
‘FORGET STRICTLY – COME SEE THESE WONDERFUL DANCERS IN EXHILARATING FORM’ – Herald.
Puccini Madama Butterfly: A new production of Puccini’s masterwork. Puccini loved to portray ‘great sorrows in little souls’, and never did he do so more stirringly than in Madama Butterfly. Derived from a true story of a Japanese geisha married and abandoned by an American sailor, Puccini’s work unfolds as a disastrous clash of East and West.
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Don Giovanni: Behind the Curtain: Discover the magic of opera with this unique live performance of Don Giovanni. Whether you’re completely new to opera or simply curious to find out more, Don Giovanni: Behind the Curtain will provide you with a behind-the-scenes exploration of how an opera is staged, while at the same time demystifying opera itself.
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SOUTH EAST’S BIGGEST PANTOMIME DWARFS ALL OTHERS
WARWICK DAVIS ANDY ANNE
FORD AS HERMAN THE HENCHMAN
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SMITH
AS THE WICKED QUEEN
10 DEC — 8 JAN
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to Woking we go for the spectacular family pantomime Snow White.
The job of head dwarf Prof is a tall order but nothing that TV and film star Warwick Davis can’t measure up to. Known to millions from his roles in Star Wars, the Harry Potter series and Willow, as well as TV comedy series Life’s Too Short and Idiot Abroad 3, he will ensure that the pantomime won’t be short of laughs this Christmas. Joining him is comedy favourite Andy Ford as the Henchman and star of the West End stage Anne Smith as the Wicked Queen.
Featuring traditional pantomime ingredients including glittering costumes, sensational songs, dazzling dance routines, bags of audience participation and magnificent slapstick comedy guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. TICKETS FROM £14
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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME
17 — 21 JAN
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
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‘TERRIFIC’
SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR
Photos include previous cast
BEST MUSICAL – ALL MAJOR AWARDS
‘EXHILARATING... ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES
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.
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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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 inevitably it ‘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 Pheonix Theatre in 2012. Lyn also starred in Bill Kenwright’s tour of 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.
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23 — 28 JAN
Creative Team Director Anthony Banks Set and Costume Design David Woodhead Lighting Design Howard Hudson Composition and Sound Design Ben and Max Ringham
‘A SUPERBLY GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER’ DAILY TELEGRAPH One of the greatest thrillers of all time hits the UK stage starring the highly acclaimed stage and television actress Kara Tointon. While Jack Manningham (Rupert Young) is on the town each evening his wife Bella (Kara Tointon) is home alone. She can’t explain the disappearance of familiar objects, the mysterious footsteps overhead or the ghostly flickering of a living room gaslight – is she losing her mind? Does the terror exist in her imagination or are dark secrets living in her home? The surprise arrival of a retired detective (Keith Allen) leads to a shocking discovery that will shake her respectable Victorian marriage to its core. In the tradition of heavyweight thrillers from Hitchcock, Christie and Priestley, Gaslight is a genre-defining, sensationally suspenseful, all-round elegant masterpiece. This new production of Gaslight is the definitive seatgripping drama not to be missed. A tense and hugely satisfying evening of great British theatre.
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31 JAN — 4 FEB
6 — 11 FEB
‘THE GREAT SHOWMAN OF BRITISH DANCE WITH AN INSTINCTIVE UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT AUDIENCES WANT’
‘IT’S A NIGHT FOR EVERYONE, WITH HORROR, INTRIGUE AND MYSTERY. IT’S TERRIFIC!’
‘BRITAIN’S MOST SUCCESSFUL CHOREOGRAPHER WILL BLOW YOUR MIND WITH HIS SHEER IMAGINATION, WIT AND BRIO’
‘A CRACKING NIGHT OUT’
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‘QUITE SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST CRIME THRILLERS I’VE SEEN ON STAGE’
THE TIMES
CHICHESTER OBSERVER ON PETER JAMES’ DEAD SIMPLE
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‘BOURNE IS A MASTERLY STORYTELLER’ NEW YORK TIMES
A beloved fairytale and Academy Award winning movie, The Red Shoes has seduced audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance, but her ambitions become a battleground between the two men who inspire her passion. Matthew Bourne’s magical adaptation of the classic Powell and Pressburger film is set to a new score arranged by Terry Davies using the mesmerising music of golden-age Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann (most famous for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles), with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound). An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences; The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
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THETHE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY THE NO.1 BESTSELLING CRIME WRITER FROM NO.1 BESTSELLING CRIME WRITER Following the huge sell-out success of The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to New Victoria Theatre with the world premiere production of Not Dead Enough. Starring award-winning actor Shane Richie as DS Roy Grace, Laura Whitmore, one of the stars of 2016’s Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1, and Stephen Billington, best known for roles on Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. On the night Brian Bishop murdered his wife, he was sixty miles away, asleep in bed. At least that’s what he claims. But as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace continues to deal with the mysterious disappearance of his own wife, he starts to dig a little deeper into the chilling murder case and it soon becomes clear that love can be a dangerous thing... Adapted for the stage by award winning writer Shaun McKenna and directed by Olivier Award winner Ian Talbot, Not Dead Enough is the third novel in the award winning Roy Grace series and the third play in his box office smash hit and critically acclaimed stage franchise. Peter has been acclaimed as ‘ONE OF THE MOST FIENDISHLY CLEVER CRIME FICTION PLOTTERS’ – Daily Mail.
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14 — 19 FEB
21 — 22 FEB
‘I’M BLOWN AWAY BY THE REMARKABLE TALENT AND ABILITIES OF THE GREAT CAST WE’VE GATHERED AND DELIGHTED TO RETURN TO THE UK WHERE WE STARTED OUT 20 YEARS AGO’
‘AUTHENTIC, TENDER AND PASSIONATE’ (LA BOHÈME) DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ (AIDA)
MICHAEL FLATLEY
THE INDEPENDENT
Featuring a magnificent black stallion
WITH A MAGNIFICENT STALLION!
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Following the phenomenal success of the 2015 UK tour, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games is excited to announce its coming to Woking. Fresh from successful runs in the West End, Broadway, Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games continues to thrill audiences with its intoxicating mix of dance and music that fuses the traditional with the contemporary in a classic tale that showcases the exceptional talent of the cast. With all the precision and thrills of the original, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging, cutting edge technology, new choreography, world champion acrobats and 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers all directed by Michael Flatley. With new music by composer Gerard Fahy, this latest iteration combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance. | 14 |
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Both operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles †Cast subject to change *Horse appears in Aida only
TUE 7.30PM LA BOHÈME WED 7.30PM AIDA
OPERA AND BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA La Bohème: Starring the French soprano Olga Perrier† as Musetta and introducing the Russian soprano Ecaterina Danu† as Mimi. One of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The production will include a brass band, snow effects and Musetta’s dog will also make an entrance. Aida: Starring the French soprano Olga Perrier† and the Russian soprano Ecaterina Danu† as Aida and the celebrated mezzo from the Romanian National Opera Liza Kadelnik† as Amneris. Featuring a magnificent black stallion*, this tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge is brought to life in a production set against one of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote with the well known arias Celeste Aida and Ritorna Vincitor. Featuring a temple dance and the classic Triumphal March with fire performers and cascades of glittering gold.
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B E L I E V E
27 FEB — 4 MAR
THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE IN A BRAND NEW MUSICAL PRODUCTION ‘A ROARING SUCCESS. THE HOUSE WAS BROUGHT DOWN WITH THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE’ THE GAZETTE
‘FANTASTIC’ THE CHRONICLE
‘CATCH THIS SHOW WHILE YOU CAN’ THE MERCURY
Photos include previous cast
‘BREATHTAKING... THE SENSE OF INVENTION, OF INGENUITY, IS STUNNING’
OH MY LOVE, MY DARLING... I’VE HUNGERED FOR YOUR TOUCH BILL KENWRIGHT
NORTHERN ECHO
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DAVE STEWART & GLEN BALLARD
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BRUCE JOEL RUBIN
Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger… The movie ‘Ghost’ has proven to be one of cinema’s biggest all-time hits. Starring the late Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg it was the highest grossing film of 1990 and won an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin who has adapted his screenplay for this musical. The movie and the musical feature The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart. Don’t miss this spectacular new production of this wonderful musical. Book now! Star casting to be announced.
‘BRILLIANT’ THE ECHO
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7 — 11 MAR
13 — 18 MAR
WINNER OF FOUR TONY AWARDS, SIX DRAMA DESK AWARDS AND THE HUGELY PRESTIGIOUS PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMA
‘HILARIOUS’
THE INDEPENDENT
‘SHIRLEY’S JOURNEY IS A JOY’ THE INDEPENDENT
Presented by Robert Mackintosh and Idili Theatricals Limited for RENT 20th Anniversary Production Ltd
‘BRILLIANT. THE PLAY IS NOT ONLY FUNNY, IT IS ALSO MOVING’ FINANCIAL TIMES
8 PERFORMANCES ONLY OF WILLY RUSSELL’S HEART-WARMING MASTERPIECE
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THE GROUNDBREAKING LANDMARK MUSICAL Do not miss Bruce Guthrie’s brand-new production of the legendary, multi-award-winning rock musical Rent as it celebrates its incredible 20th anniversary. This exhilarating, landmark musical tells the thrilling story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess. Inspired by Puccini’s classic opera La Bohème, Rent features unforgettable music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson including the much-loved songs Seasons of Love, Take Me or Leave Me and La Vie Bohème. It ran on Broadway for an astonishing 12 years. Featuring a brilliant cast that includes Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot The Musical, Hairspray) and Lucie Jones (X Factor, Legally Blonde The Musical, Les Misérables), this is a rare chance to experience the searing emotion and breath-taking thrills of one of the all-time great musicals – book now to avoid disappointment! Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd. In association with Theatr Clwyd.
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‘THE FUNNIEST AND MOST HEART-WARMING PLAY’ DAILY MIRROR Shirley is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she makes chips and egg for her husband while talking to the wall. Where has her life disappeared to? Out of the blue, her best friend offers her a trip to Greece for two weeks and she secretly packs her bags. She heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself very differently. Willy Russell’s heart-warming comedy premiered in 1986 and took the world by storm. It was adapted into an Oscar nominated film. Now, on its 30th anniversary, Jodie Prenger stars in the first major revival of this national treasure. Suitable for ages 14+.
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20 — 25 MAR
28 MAR — 1 APR
‘WILD AND WONDERFUL. BRIMS WITH FEEL-GOOD FACTOR’
STARRING PETER DUNCAN
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‘A FEEL GOOD MUSICAL WITH A SOUNDTRACK TO DIE FOR’
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‘IRRESISTIBLE’ ‘ALEXANDRA BURKE – THE PERFECT SOUL DIVA’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
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THE WEST END AND BROADWAY SMASH HIT MUSICAL
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‘A HUGELY ENJOYABLE ROMP’ DAILY EXPRESS
THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY
Cast and Creative Team Directed by Craig Revel Horwood
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Music by Alan Menken
‘A ROCK’N’ROLL EXTRAVAGANZA’
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
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’CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD HAS TURNED THE WHOOPI GOLDBERG MOVIE INTO A HEAVENLY HIT SHOW’
SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 23 Mar 7.30pm
MAIL ON SUNDAY
This all new critically acclaimed production of the Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy starring Alexandra Burke (The X Factor, The Bodyguard) is coming to Woking for one week only! Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-amazing show based on the movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted), dazzling dance routines and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, Sister Act is the funniest and funkiest musical around. Standing ovations and rave reviews! Don’t miss the chance to see this fabulous show. At matinee performances the role of Deloris Van Cartier will be played by Joanna Francis.
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‘ANYONE WHO LOVES ROCK AND ROLL IS CERTAIN TO HAVE A GOOD TIME’ THE TELEGRAPH
Starring Alexandra Burke
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THE INDEPENDENT
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‘THE SHOW THAT LEFT ME ALL SHOOK UP!’
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Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas and on Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet is coming to Woking! This worldwide smash hit musical is inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, the studios of legendary record producer Sam Phillips (Peter Duncan), for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet, written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, brings that historic night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Who Do You Love?, Matchbox, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more. Don’t miss your chance to discover the true story of one unforgettable night that made rock ’n’ roll history!
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3 — 8 APR
NEIL ECKERSLEY presents
A whole new adventure for the Alice in us all
‘AN INSPIRATIONAL MUSICAL’ NEW YORK TIMES
‘A NEW MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA’ THEATER MANIA
‘ONE INSANELY CATCHY SONG AFTER ANOTHER’ TAMPA BAY TIMES
UK AND EUROPEAN PREMIÈRE TV and West End star Wendi Peters, much loved for her acclaimed portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, will headline the UK tour of Wonderland as Queen of Hearts alongside musical theatre favourite Dave Willetts, who rose to fame for playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera, as White Rabbit. West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis, best known for playing Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked, will guest star as Alice. Following sold out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, the multi Grammy and Drama Desk Award nominated Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland receives its UK and European première in this brand new British production.
starring
WENDI PETERS
DAVE WILLETTS
as Queen of Hearts
as White Rabbit
and guest starring West End & Broadway leading lady
KERRY ELLIS as Alice
Music by Frank Wildhorn Lyrics by Jack Murphy Book by Gregory Boyd & Jack Murphy UK adaptation by Ava Eldred | 22 |
Hailed by the New York Times as ‘INSPIRATIONAL’, Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder. Don’t be late… book now for the best seats!
Kerry Ellis is scheduled to appear at all evening performances. She will not appear at matinée perfomances.
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SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 6 Apr 7.30pm
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11 — 15 APR
17 — 22 APR
THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END STARRING KEVIN KENNEDY (CORONATION STREET)
‘A TRULY NERVE-SHREDDING EXPERIENCE’ DAILY MAIL
‘GUARANTEED TO CHILL THE BLOOD’ EVENING STANDARD
‘BLOWS THE ROOF OFF’ MAGIC 105.4
‘A MASTERPIECE’ THE GUARDIAN
‘A REAL THRILL OF HORROR’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘IMAGINATIVE AND HIDEOUSLY REAL’
‘A BIG-HEARTED FLASH’N’DAZZLE BIG NIGHT OUT’ OVER 20 SOUL CLASSICS LIVE ON STAGE INCLUDING MUSTANG SALLY, I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE, TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS, REACH OUT, UPTIGHT, KNOCK ON WOOD, YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON, RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH, AND MANY MORE!
THE TIMES
‘SUBLIME, WONDERFULLY FUNNY’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
THE TIMES
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‘THE MOST BRILLIANTLY EFFECTIVE SPINE-CHILLER YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER’ DAILY TELEGRAPH Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. Now celebrating its 27th year in the West End, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged.
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‘THE MUSICAL WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. A SWEET-SOUL, SOLID-GOLD, FIVE STAR BLAST. SO GOOD I ALMOST WEPT’ THE SUNDAY TIMES The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Direct from a phenomenally successful, record breaking run in London’s West End, The Commitments is based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic. The show received universal critical acclaim following its London World Première and was quickly hailed as a smash hit musical sensation. The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced. Placing a classified advert in a music paper, Jimmy auditions a number of wannabes before finalising the new line up who he names The Commitments. The Commitments musical has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy Doyle himself. *
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Photos include previous cast.
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24 — 29 APR
BROADWAY’S MULTI AWARD WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY
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8 — 13 MAY
‘A THOROUGHLY FEEL-GOOD JOYOUS ROMP... PERFECT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’
‘TRIUMPHANTLY REINVENTS FUNNY GIRL FOR A NEW GENERATION’
THE EXAMINER
EVENING STANDARD
‘TAPPING FEET, GLITZY SETS AND COSTUMES, AND HAPPY-EVER-AFTERS’
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‘MICHAEL MAYER’S VIVACIOUS PRODUCTION HAS WIT, CHARM AND ENERGY, SPARKLY CHOREOGRAPHY, AND A STRONG, EBULLIENT CAST’
VARIETY
WINNER OF 6 TONY AWARDS®
FINANCIAL TIMES
‘ICONIC, LEGENDARY, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD’ THE TIMES
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‘DON’T BELIEVE THIS FIVE-STAR HYPE? GO SEE FOR YOURSELVES… IF YOU CAN GET IN’ THE TELEGRAPH Hot on the heels of a record breaking critically acclaimed West End run, this ‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE’ – The Sunday Times new production of Funny Girl is now coming to Woking. Funny Girl brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago and boasts some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. This ‘EXHILARATING’ – The Independent musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star. Don’t miss your chance to see this ‘PHENOMENAL’ – The Daily Telegraph production when it comes to the New Victoria Theatre for one week only in April 2017. | 26 |
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BROADWAY’S SMASH HIT COMES TO THE UK STARRING STRICTLY COME DANCING’S JOANNE CLIFTON AS MILLIE The winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews, taking you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’ including a flapper named Millie Dillmount were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love. The show delivers a brilliant evening of madcap merriment and stars Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton as the adorable Millie. This hilarious musical comedy features spectacular dance routines and great songs, so beat the drum – here comes Thoroughly Modern Millie – Grab your ticket now!
BROADWAY’S WINNER OF BEST MUSICAL
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29 MAY — 3 JUN
Boys will be boys... But not always!
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‘CAPTURES THE BEATING HEART OF THE NOVEL. AND THEN SOME’. MAIL ON SUNDAY
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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS WEST END STAR & EASTENDERS & OVER THE RAINBOW
BROADWAY LEADING MAN & T.J HOOKER & GREASE 2
JOHN PARTRIDGE
ADRIAN ZMED
‘AFLAME WITH PASSION. A PICTURE OF EXULTANT FEMINISM’. THE OBSERVER
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‘ORIGINAL, ENGAGING AND UNEXPECTEDLY FUNNY. FULL OF INTELLIGENT DETAIL’. DAILY TELEGRAPH
6 — 10 JUN
A MAJOR NEW PRODUCTION OF THE WEST END AND BROADWAY AWARD WINNING MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA!! THE SHOW-STOPPING SCORE INCLUDES THE BEST OF TIMES, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, SONG ON THE SAND AND I AM WHAT I AM Also featuring MARTI WEBB Creative Team
MUSIC & LYRICS BY
JERRY HERMAN
BOOK BY
HARVEY FIERSTEIN
Directed by Martin Connor Choreographed by Bill Deamer Designed by Gary McCann Musical Director Mark Crossland
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‘THEATRE AT ITS MOST IMAGINATIVE’. DAILY MAIL
Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre will be coming to Woking in May. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson. The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.
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TUE – SAT 7.30PM (WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM)
Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin, star of La Cage aux Folles, live an idyllic existence in the heart of St Tropez. But behind the curtains of this sparkling extravaganza, all may be about to change. Georges’ son Jean-Michel announces his engagement to the daughter of a notorious right-wing politician determined to close down the local colourful night-life. Drama and hilarity ensue when a meeting of the parents forces them to cover up their vibrant lifestyle. Will Albin be able to play the role of his life to ensure that Jean-Michel can marry his love? Bill Kenwright presents a spectacular new version of the much loved musical with West End star John Partridge as Albin and Broadway leading man Adrian Zmed as Georges. John’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 the loveable Christian in BBC’s EastEnders and as a judge on TV’s Over The Rainbow. Adrian’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. The show-stopping score includes The Best of Times, Song on the Sand and I Am What I Am.
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26 JUN — 1 JUL
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
ROY MARSDEN SOPHIE WARD MARK WYNTER DEBORAH GRANT SHIRLEY ANNE FIELD ANTONY COSTA BEN NEALON IN
10 — 15 JUL
27 NOV, 21 & 24 FEB
THE ORIGINAL WEST END MUSICAL IS BACK
HE’S THE ONE THAT YOU WANT! A BRAND NEW ADAPTATION OF THE BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY RUTH RENDELL ‘ONE OF OUR VERY BEST CRIME NOVELISTS’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY SIMON DIRECTED BY ROY
BRETT
MARSDEN
FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU 10 YEARS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE AND THIS YEAR’S CLASSIC THRILLER THEATRE COMPANY HIT REHEARSAL FOR MURDER Creative Team Directed by Roy Marsden
FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY, A NEW THRILLER FROM ‘THE BEST WOMAN CRIME WRITER SINCE CHRISTIE’ THE SUNDAY TIMES
Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production adapted from one of the most celebrated works of the writer often hailed as the successor to Agatha Christie. Eunice struggles to fit in. When she joins a wealthy family as their housekeeper the very reason for her awkwardness, long hidden and deeply buried, leads inexorably to a terrible tale of murder in cold blood – on Valentine’s Day. Ruth Rendell’s brilliant plot unravels a lifetime of deceit, despair and cover-ups which, when revealed, brings a shocking revelation almost as grizzly as murder itself. Led by Director Roy Marsden, best known for playing PD James’ detective Adam Dalgliesh, the cast includes Film, TV and Stage favourite Sophie Ward who played the ill-fated love interest of Young Sherlock Holmes and Dr Helen Trent in ITV drama Heartbeat, pop-idol Mark Wynter who since his hit parade days has featured in seven Agatha Christie Company productions, Deborah Grant (Not Going Out, Bergerac), movie icon Shirley Anne Field who became an overnight star in The Entertainer and Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Antony Costa who shot to fame in chart topping boy band Blue, and Agatha Christie Company stalwart Ben Nealon whose TV credits include ITV’s award winning Soldier Soldier. | 30 |
Designed by Julie Godfrey Sound by Dan Samson
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‘THE NO.1 GREATEST MUSICAL’ 100 GREATEST MUSICALS, CHANNEL 4
Tom Parker, from top boy band The Wanted, stars as ‘bad boy’ Danny in Grease. Also starring Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope as Sandy and EastEnders’ Louisa Lytton as Rizzo, this original, electrifying West End production lights up the New Victoria Theatre for one week only! It’s the original high-school musical as Danny and Sandy fall in love all over again, featuring all the unforgettable songs including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.
SIMON EVANS – IN THE MONEY BBC Radio 4’s Goes to Market host and Live at the Apollo comedic star, Simon Evans, talks about the economy and has a heartfelt rant about children. JIMEOIN – RENONSENSE MAN An evening of ever-evolving and hilarious stand-up from the internationally acclaimed star of shows including Live at the Apollo. PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA For 45 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of the 1920s and 30s, including arrangements of Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.
MON – THU 7.30PM, FRI 5.30PM & 8.30PM, SAT 5PM & 8.30PM
SUN 27 NOV 8PM – SIMON EVANS: IN THE MONEY TICKETS FROM £14.50 | £15.95 online/phone
TICKETS FROM £15
TUE 21 FEB 8PM – JIMEOIN: RENONSENSE MAN TICKETS FROM £18.50 | £20.35 online/phone
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SPECIAL EVENTS
ROY WOOD
The Legendary founder of Move, Wizzard and Electric Light Orchestra Roy Wood & his Rock ‘N’ Roll Band – Greatest Hits Tour performing, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Flowers In The Rain, Blackberry Way, See My Baby Jive, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday… and much more. Tickets from £30.75, £33.65 online/phone.
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OH GOODY!
AN AUDIENCE WITH TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR AND CHRIS SERLE
BOWIE EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL EVENTS
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BRENDAN COLE
YOU WIN AGAIN
WHITNEY
A brand new show for 2017, Brendan Cole hosts another spectacular production featuring his guest dancers, a new leading lady and a 14-piece band and singers live on stage. It’s going be a party! Don’t miss it. Tickets from £27, £30.90 online/phone.
Following its West End debut, this new musical experience tells the incredible story of the Bee Gees. All the songs performed, include Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, Words and more! Tickets from £24.75, £27.65 online/phone.
A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance. Tickets from £20, £22.90 online/phone.
ALL NIGHT LONG
THE STORY OF THE BEE GEES
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
An unforgettable evening in the company of one of the funniest and best-loved comedy performers of our time as Tim Brooke-Taylor discusses his long career with the writer and broadcaster Chris Serle. Tickets from £20.25, £23.15 online/phone.
Bowie Experience, a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits – celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance. Tickets from £27.50.
TUE 10 JAN 7.30PM
WED 11 JAN 7.30PM
THU 12 JAN 7.30PM
SUN 12 FEB 7.30PM
MON 13 FEB 8PM
THU 23 FEB 7.30PM
ABBA MANIA
ANDY FORD
MACCA
BARRY STEELE
Hilarious comedian and Panto legend Andy Ford returns to Woking with his new comedy show. Described as ‘THE FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE’ by Matt Lucas you’ll want to bring the whole family to this one-night-only show that will leave you in stitches! Tickets from £19.50, £22.40 online/phone.
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
A brand new experience for 2017. Starring West End leading man Emanuele Angletti (Let It Be) as Paul McCartney, this is a celebration of the life and music of a legend. Tickets from £23.
Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to emulate the vocal talents of Roy Orbison, Barry Steele presents ‘The Roy Orbison Story’ where he and his fabulous cast celebrate the music from the swinging ‘60’s & iconic ‘80’s. Tickets from £23, £25.90 online/phone.
MR BLOOM’S NURSERY LIVE
SUN 22 JAN 7.30PM
FRI 24 FEB 7.30PM
SAT 25 FEB 11AM & 2PM
SUN 5 MAR 7.30PM
It’s time to thank ABBA for the music with ABBA MANIA, accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute. So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, and enjoy favourites including: Mamma Mia, VoulezVous, Dancing Queen and many more. Tickets from £16.50, £19.40 online/phone. FRI 13 JAN 7.30PM
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FLIPPIN RIDICULOUS
SAT 14 JAN 7.30PM
CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF PAUL McCARTNEY
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THE ROY ORBISON STORY
Bring your ‘Tiddlers’ along and join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour. Mr Bloom and his Veggies are getting ready for a very special occasion - a member of the Royal family is paying them visit! Tickets from £17.
Recreating West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables, present a blockbusting show, and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. Tickets from £25.50.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
SPECIAL EVENTS
OMID DJALILI: SCHMUCK FOR A NIGHT
Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances, is back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass.
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Mon to Sat 10am – 9.30pm, Sun 12noon – 9.30pm
(Contact Centre opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays)
SUN 12 MAR 8PM TICKETS FROM £25.25 | £28.15 ONLINE/PHONE
ONE NIGHT IN NASHVILLE
One Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville. Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Ward Thomas, don’t miss this incredible celebration of the very best of Country Music. SUN 26 MAR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £26.50
THE SOLID SILVER 60’S SHOW
Over 30 years, The Solid Silver 60’s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated history’s most successful decade of music. In 2017, they welcome back Solid Silver 60’s favourites The Merseybeats, Dave Berry, Wayne Fontana and Vanity Fair as well as special guest, Chris Montez. SUN 9 APR 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £30.75 | 33.65 ONLINE/PHONE
JIMMY CARR: THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR
Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distill everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalled night of entertainment. SUN 30 APR 8PM TICKETS FROM £28.75 | £31.65 ONLINE/PHONE
MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA
Enjoy everyone’s favourite rags-to-riches story, in a beautifully adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the perfect introduction to the magic of ballet, and a fantastic family day out. Tickets from £11.50, £13.40 online/phone.
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❚ BOOKING IN PERSON
New Victoria Theatre, The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GQ Mon to Sat 10am – 9.30pm, Sun 11am – 9.30pm
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❚ STAGE DOOR 01483 545999
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0844 871 7601 Mon – Wed 10am – 6pm, Thu & Fri 10am – 1.30pm. 24hr answerphone, or e-mail wokinggroups@theambassadors.com Calls cost up to 7p per min, plus your phone company’s access charge.
❚ LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
CAR The New Victoria Theatre is part of the Peacocks Centre in central Woking, just off Victoria Way and easily accessible from the M25 (Jct 10, 11), M3 (Jct 3) and A3 – take signs to the town centre. Pay on exit parking for 2,500 cars available in the Peacocks Centre. Pre-pay facilities are available throughout the car parks and shopping centre. BUS OR COACH The limited space for coaches to drop off directly outside the theatre is reserved for groups with mobility difficulties. Please call the Groups Hotline 0844 871 7601 for a permit for this space or for details of alternative coach parking facilities. TRAIN Woking Train Station is 5 minutes walk from the theatre.
❚ EQUAL ACCESS
Customers who require additional assistance to attend the theatre should make this known at the time of booking. There is level access to the Box Office, bars, toilets and back row of the Royal Circle for wheelchair users, and lift access to the stalls. A hearing system is available for the hearing impaired; devices can be reserved, subject to availability, when booking tickets. 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).
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18001 0844 871 7677 (textphone user) 18002 0844 871 7677 (hearing person)
❚ BOOKING
Wheelchairs are available from ShopMobility by prior arrangement 01483 776612. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome. An induction loop is available at the Box Office. For help with access requirements please contact the box office by phone or email boxofficewoking@theambassadors.com
Up to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the New Victoria Theatre’s restoration fund. Bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage charge. For most shows ATG Theatrecard holders, Group bookings are fee-free. Prices are flexible rather than fixed and can be changed at any point. For current prices please visit the website. All discounts are subject to availability and offered on a limited basis; only one discount is available per booking; discounts are not available on premium seats.
❚ CONCESSIONS
Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available: G Groups of 10 of more
TC Theatre Card
❚ UNDER 16S
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. A ticket must be purchased for children over the age of 18 months. Children under the age of 5 won’t be permitted to the theatre except for children’s shows.
❚ GENERAL STANDBY
Reduced price tickets may be available on a limited basis half an hour before the performance. One per person; cash only.
❚ REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES
Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded.
We offer a variety of assisted performances throughout the season – please refer to the theatre brochure or box office for more information.
Informal talking and large print brochures are available on request. DATA PROTECTION 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 customers from other organisations. You will be asked whether you want to receive any of this information next time you book. If you don’t want to receive information from us and / or third parties or have any queries contact the Box Office.
This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC® paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it. The information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make alterations to the published programme of events, their prices, concessions & fees. Prices are flexible rather than fixed. Based on the popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during the show’s on-sale period. For current prices always visit our website. Due to the varying nature of our shows, we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times.
FRI 26 MAY 2.30PM & 5.30PM SAT 27 MAY 11AM 2PM & 5.30PM
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* Fees apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Online and phone bookings also carry a transaction fee of £2.85 plus a bkg fee. Special Events carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.
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FROM £35 FOR 12 MONTHS JOIN TODAY AND SAVE ATGTICKETS.COM/TheatreCard 0844 871 7633 or visit the Box Office *ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Calls cost up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge. Members can purchase up to 4 discounted tickets per performance and up to 4 discounted drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card price is valid until 31.12.2016. For full terms and conditions please visit ATGTickets.com
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