Key Theatre Spring Brochure 2016

January - May 2016

Key Theatre

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Welcome

to the Key Theatre Spring Season

We’re delighted to welcome you to our latest brochure which features our packed programme of shows this spring.

Please call our friendly Box Office team on 01733 207239 to discuss your booking or go online to vivacity-peterborough.com/keytheatre.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Key Theatre soon.

The Key Theatre team

Season Highlights

Around the World in 80 Days

Pg 8 Shafted

Pg 9 The Blues Band

Pg 10

FAMILY DRAMA COMEDY VARIETY The Three Degrees

Pg 21 Stacey Kent

Pg 22

SPOKEN WORD MUSIC MUSICAL THEATRE SCREENINGS DANCE COMMUNITY

Jenny Éclair

Pg 24 Ruby Turner

Pg 26

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Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company presents

The Winter’s Tale (Delayed Live Screening) Sun 10 Jan | 3pm | Main House Shakespeare’s timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption is reimagined in a new production co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh. The Winter’s Tale will star a remarkable group of actors, featuring Judi Dench as Paulina, alongside Tom Bateman (Florizel), Jessie Buckley (Perdita), Hadley Fraser (Polixenes), Miranda Raison (Hermione) and Kenneth Branagh as Leontes.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees) National Theatre Live presents

Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Live Screening)

Thur 28 Jan | 7pm | Main House In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalised the world. Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton’s irresistible adaptation swept the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s thirty year anniversary. 12A age restriction.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees) Eastern Angles Theatre Company presents

Holy Mackerel

Tue 26 - Sat 30 Jan | 7.45pm plus Thu & Sat matinée 2.30pm | Studio Eyes down for another wacky and wonderfully alternative Christmas show from Eastern Angles. In the sleepy Cornish port of Newlyn, there’s something troubling afoot (but the chiropodist can’t help this time!)

In Victorian times, East Anglian fishermen descended on the town with their fancy pants ways, spreading their nets on a Sunday.

The result…only a flipping fish riot! Only one man can save the day. Holy Mackerel, it’s Yawning Norman in his nightshirt blundering through calamity after disaster in this hyperactive, hysterical history….with music, songs and fishty cuffs a plenty!

Tickets: Tue - Thurs £13.50 • £12 concessions • All £12 Thurs Mat • Fri - Sat £15.50 £14 concessions (inc fees)

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Roger Dean presents

Johnny Cash Story Fri 29 Jan | 7.30pm | Main House Since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing ‘The Tennessee Flat Top Box’, Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life. With the Lazy Boys he will keep you spellbound with classic numbers such as ‘Big River,’ ‘Ring of Fire,’ ‘I Walk the Line’ and ‘Hurt.’

Tickets: £17, £15 concessions (inc fees) Easy Theatres Shows presents

Islands in the Stream Sat 30 Jan | 7.30pm | Main House Celebrating the King and Queen of country, it’s the show stacked with country music’s greatest hits: ‘Jolene,’ ‘Ruby,’ ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Lucille,’ ‘Here You Come Again,’ ‘The Gambler,’ ‘Coward of the County,’ ‘Love is Like a Butterfly’ and ‘Lady.’ Enjoy the awesome vocals and gentle humour of Dolly and Kenny’s legendary live shows. Sail away to another world... with 2015’s all-new stage show blockbuster.

Tickets: £19.50 (inc fees) Royal Opera House presents

Rhapsody/Two Pigeons (Delayed Live Screening)

Sun 31 Jan | 2pm | Main House

This delightful Frederick Ashton double bill opens with his setting of Rachmaninoff’s ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,’ using the music’s dark turbulence and brilliance to inspire some of his most thrilling choreography. The second half of the programme features Ashton’s delicate, deceptively comic The Two Pigeons - a work rarely performed and a real treat for ballet fans everywhere.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees) Avalon Promotions presents

Lee Nelson: Suited and Booted Thur 4 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House You may have seen him host Live at The Apollo, caught him singing on The X Factor, or trying to board the plane to the World Cup with the England squad, now come and experience the world through Lee’s eyes as he takes on the big issues: family, fatherhood, politics… and the true value of the Cadbury’s Creme Egg.

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LipService & Oldham Coliseum present

The Picture of Doreen Gray Wed 3 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House Celebrity presenter Doreen Gray has it all - a drive time radio show, a high ratings lifestyle programme and a career that is the envy of all her old chums. But hitting 50 she finds her face no longer fits the bill. At a school reunion Doreen stumbles across a youthful self-portrait and makes a dark and dreadful pact with the picture that will come back to haunt her...

LipService take Oscar Wilde’s Dorian Gray and give it a modern twist to observe the hazards of aging in the public eye. Featuring film, fun and LipService’s own unique blend of the surreal and downright silly!

Age 12+ guidance

Tickets: £14, £10 concessions (inc fees) Nett - UK presents

Motown’s Greatest Hit’s - How Sweet it is Fri 5 - Sat 6 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House Featuring The Formations, this ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of MOTOWN is back!

Now in its 13th successive year, this stunning show combines first class music together with the slickest choreography to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best MOTOWN experience you will ever have!

This show will have you ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.

The UK’s Number 1 MOTOWN production is guaranteed to have you dancing ‘All Night Long’

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Royal Opera House presents

La Traviata

(Delayed Live Screening)

Sun 7 Feb | 2pm | Main House ‘A toast to the pleasures of life!’ - so sings Violetta, her new admirer Alfredo and her party guests in the opening scene of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata. But beneath the surface glamour of Violetta’s Parisian life run darker undercurrents, her doomed love for Alfredo and the tensions the lovers encounter when they break society’s conventions.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees) Sweeney Entertainment presents

Supreme Queen

Fri 12 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House Supreme Queen have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic Rock band since 1995. Front man, Scott Maley plays an uncannily realistic ‘Freddie’ with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice!

Tickets: £20.50 (inc fees)

Key Comedy Night: Jarlath Regan Fri 12 Feb | 7.45pm | Studio Jarlath Regan is a rip-roaring Irish stand-up comedian and the host of the global hit podcast, An Irishman Abroad. As seen on Russell Howard’s Good News, The Apprentice You’re Fired and Comedy Central’s Standup Central. Plus support from BBC New Comedy Award winner Steve Bugeja, the truly unique Andrew McBurney and “One to watch“ (The Independent) Pierre Novellie.

Tickets: £10 advance, £12 on the door (inc fees) Avalon Promotions presents

Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up Sun 21 Feb | 8pm | Main House Critically acclaimed comedian, Celebrity Juice regular, star of BBC2’s Hebburn, and the man who once got pizza delivered to a moving train embarks on his biggest stand-up tour yet. Join him as he explores getting older, taking responsibility and all of the other terrifying realisations that come with being dragged kicking and screaming into modern adulthood.

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New International Encounter presents

Around the World in 80 Days Thur 18 - Sat 20 Feb | 10.30am & 3pm | Main House From the makers of sell-out family show Hansel and Gretel (2013), New International Encounter invites you to join them on the greatest adventure ever imagined… Join Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout in their audacious plan to navigate the globe in just 80 days. With only a bag full of money, a pocket watch and a wager to win, Fogg sets out on the most celebrated literary journey of all time.

Based on Jules Verne’s famous novel and combining clowning, live music, and storytelling Around the World in 80 Days takes you on a high-speed, madcap, transcontinental race against the clock.

“This delightful, well-paced show sparkles with wit and originality... a deliciously fresh show. Original, funny and beautifully acted”  THE STAGE Recommended age 6+

Tickets: £14, £10 child, £42 family ticket (inc fees) 8

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The John Godber Company & Theatre Royal Wakefield present

Shafted!

Mon 22 - Wed 24 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House John Godber stars in his own new play. In 1985 the miners were defeated, their families were torn apart and the media circus went home. John Godber’s epic play traces what happened to miner Harry and his wife Dot in the thirty years after the strike.

Fuelled with eye watering honesty and true Yorkshire grit, this is an hilarious account of those whose jobs had been taken, and communities destroyed, and how they fought back after being shafted!

This production is performed by the multi BAFTA winning partnership of John Godber and Jane Thornton.

Tickets: £15, £12 concessions (inc fees) BOOK NOW 01733 207239 VIVACITY-PETERBOROUGH.COM

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Nick Leigh Associates presents

Gerry Cross the Mersey Sat 13 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House Join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of our greatest 60s icons – Gerry Marsden.

Gerry & the Pacemakers topped the UK and us charts for much of the 60s - and will also be remembered for being the first act to reach number one in the UK singles chart with their first three releases!

Hear all Gerry’s greatest hits including: ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ ’Ferry Cross the Mersey’ and ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years at the top.

This is an evening of fun, music and nostalgia not to be missed.

Tickets: £21 (inc fees) National Theatre Live presents

As You Like It (Live Screening) Thur 25 Feb | 7pm | Main House With her father, the Duke, banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden. There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees)

The Blues Band Fri 26 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House 2016 sees The Blues Band Celebrate their 36th year together.

The Blues Band members Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher have released 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms.

With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising.

Tickets: £24 (inc fees) 10

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Upbeat Management & John Boddy Agency presents

YolanDa Brown

Sat 27 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House YolanDa Brown brings her own brand of sunshine with a very special concert titled Reggae Love Songs.

Join double MOBO Award Winning Saxophonist YolanDa Brown on an infectious journey of Reggae rhythms from the Caribbean, peppered with supreme Jazz flavoured inflections and sensibilities.

Her Debut Album, April Showers May Flowers peaked at No1 on the iTunes and Amazon Jazz Charts.

As well as performing across the world in her own right, YolanDa has toured in support with The Temptations, Errol Brown, Courtney Pine and Diana Krall and collaborated with artists such as Mica Paris, Omar, Soweto Kinch and as part of Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Tickets: £16 (inc fees) Alex Bearman Music presents

Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick Sun 28 Feb | 7.30pm | Main House National treasures Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick embark on a rare UK duo tour. These two leading interpreters of English folk traditions - folk guitarist/singer Carthy and squeezebox virtuoso/singer Kirkpatrick - are long-time collaborators in a variety of seminal musical projects: from John’s iconic 1976 Morris tunes album Plain Capers through Steeleye Span to Brass Monkey.

Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovator while John is one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene.

Their enduring enjoyment of playing with each other shines through in their performances warm, natural and charismatic. Pure English folk pedigree!

Tickets: £15, £13.50 concessions (inc fees) BOOK NOW 01733 207239 VIVACITY-PETERBOROUGH.COM

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London Classic Theatre presents

The Birthday Party Tue 1 - Wed 2 Mar | 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Wed Matinee) | Main House Directed by Michael Cabot “There’s a gentleman living here. He’s got a birthday today, and he’s forgotten all about it.

So we’re going to remind him. We’re going to give him a party.”

A shabby boarding house in a small English seaside town. An elderly couple take care of a solitary guest, who rarely ventures out. The arrival of two enigmatic strangers seems to offer a welcome distraction from their mundane existence. But when an impromptu, seemingly innocent birthday party abruptly turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, there are horrifying repercussions.

work and is among the most unusual and absorbing of his plays.

London Classic Theatre presents the first significant touring revival of the twenty-first century, promising to bring this groundbreaking classic to fresh and exhilarating life.

Playwright, director, actor, poet and political activist, Harold Pinter was born on 10 October 1930 in East London. He wrote twenty-nine plays including Betrayal, Old Times, The Homecoming and The Caretaker. In 2005, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

By using turns and macabre comedy, this cryptic thriller was Harold Pinter’s first major

Tickets: £16, £15 concessions, £11 all matinee tickets (inc fees) 12

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Artistes International presents

An Evening with Barry Fry and Ron Atkinson Compared by Eric ‘Monster’ Hall Thur 3 Mar | 7.30pm | Main House

An Evening with Barry Fry & Big Ron Atkinson is a night not to be missed.

Come and join the lads for what can only be described as a football fans great night out.

Come and hear the stories about the dressing room fights, funny anecdotes about team selection and training, everything you would want to know about what goes on behind the scenes of a successful football club.

Hosted by football super agent Eric ‘Monster’ Hall who will talk about transfer deals and business dealings.

Tickets: £19.50 (inc fees) Heritage in Opera presents

A Passion for Opera Fri 4 Mar | 7.30pm | Main House A Passion for Opera takes you on a fabulous tour of the operatic and musical theatre world. The singers are all Heritage Opera regulars, each one a professional soloist. The fabulous singing is accompanied with grand piano.

This gala concert offers the perfect opportunity for first-time opera goers and experienced aficionados alike to hear many favourite moments from the great operas, in a friendly, non-formal setting.

The programme will include excerpts from favourite operas and musicals; Rigoletto, La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, Carmen, The Barber of Seville, The Pearl Fishers, and many more.

Tickets: £15, £12 concessions (inc fees) BOOK NOW 01733 207239 VIVACITY-PETERBOROUGH.COM

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We are thrilled to announce that the Key Comedy festival returns for its fourth year.

Taking place between Wed 9 - Sun 13 March 2016

Mark Thomas

Fascinating Aida’s Dillie Keane Solo

Darren Walsh

Wednesday 9 March

Thursday 10 March

Friday 11 March

8pm | Main House

7.30pm | Main House

7.15pm | Studio

TICKETS: £16-£18 (inc fees) (age 16+)

TICKETS: £22 (inc fees)

TICKETS: £6 (inc fees)

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Edinburgh fringe best joke

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Rob Delaney

Geins Family Mark Giftshop Steel

Friday 11 March

Friday 11 March

Saturday 12 March

8pm | Main House

9pm | Studio

8pm | Main House

TICKETS: £21 (inc fees)

TICKETS: £7-£9 (inc fees)

TICKETS: £16 (inc fees)

Alun Cochrane Saturday 12 March 8.30pm | Studio TICKETS: £13.50 (inc fees)

Sunday 13 March

James Acaster

8pm | Main House TICKETS: £13-£15 (inc fees) (age 15+)

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Claire Martin OBE & Ray Gelato: A Swinging Affair Sat 5 Mar | 7.30pm | Main House Friends for 30-years, multi award-winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE and legendary saxophonist and vocalist Ray Gelato have combined their love of all things ‘swing’ and joined forces for their first show together, A Swinging Affair.

These much celebrated and respected musicians share the stage with a world-class trio led by renowned-pianist Dave Newton to explore the Great American Songbook - including classics such as; ‘Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off’, ‘They Can’t Take That Away from Me’. ‘They all Laughed’ and ‘Can’t We Be Friends’.

If you like your music sassy, sharp and swinging this is the show for you.

A swinging affair indeed!

Tickets: £20 (inc fees) Moko Dance presents

Digitopia

Tue 8 Mar | 1.30pm | Main House Dotty’s friend Hex is a simple two dimensional line. One day he really wants to make a curve.

With lots of effort he learns to bend, then multiply, and suddenly he can turn into anything he wants to, eventually popping into three dimensions. Join Dotty and Hex on a fantastical rollercoaster ride into his digital wonderland where straight lines curve and sound is seen.

“A fascinating integration of live dance and digital technology"  The Herald (ROSH) Followed by, on stage, ‘Stay and Play’ workshop.

Suitable for 5+years and their families

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Inspirational Productions presents

Wizard of Oz

Fri 18 - Sun 20 Mar | 7pm Fri & Sat eve, Sat 2.30pm & Sun 3pm Matinee | Main House West End Wildcats are proud to present The Wizard of Oz. The troupe of talented youngsters are well rehearsed in treading the boards of the West End but this year they are heading for the yellow brick road as they present the classic story of Dorothy and her friends, complete with all of the songs we all know and love. Join them as they set off on their adventure over the rainbow!

Don’t miss all your favourite hits such as ‘If I Only had a Brain,’ ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ and of course ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’

The West End Wildcats replicate Judy Garland’s famous film with humour, fantastic singing and slick choreography.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees) Royal Opera House presents

Boris Godunov (Live Screening) Mon 21 Mar | 7.15pm | Main House Richard Jones and Antonio Pappano renew their creative collaboration with this new production of Musorgsky’s historical masterpiece, here seen in its compact 1869 first version in seven scenes. Keenly awaited will be Bryn Terfel’s assumption of the title role - one of the most complex characters in opera - while John Graham-Hall appears as the crafty Prince Shuisky and John Tomlinson as the vagabond monk Varlaam.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees) Parkin Presents

The Nose that Nobody Picked Thur 24 Mar | 3pm | Studio One day Christopher, a keen but unorthodox gardener, find a living nose raised by slugs in his garden. In their hunt to find Little Big Nose a face, they encounter Doctor Skinner, an eccentric plastic surgeon, who has connections to the nose’s past & sinister intentions for its future.

Expect mountains of mucus, toe tapping tunes and two nostrils full of magic.

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Calendar

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Jan-May 2016

JANUARY

TIME

PRODUCTION

TYPE

SUNDAY 10 TUESDAY 26 WEDNESDAY 27 THURSDAY 28 THURSDAY 28 FRIDAY 29 FRIDAY 29 SATURDAY 30 SATURDAY 30 SUNDAY 31

3pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 2pm

Winter's Tale (Delayed Live Screening) Holy Mackerel Holy Mackerel Holy Mackerel Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Live Screening) Johnny Cash Story Holy Mackerel Holy Mackerel Islands in the Stream Rhapsody/Two Pigeons (Delayed Live Screening)

Screening Drama Drama Drama Screening Music Drama Drama Music Screening

FEBRUARY

TIME

PRODUCTION

TYPE

WEDNESDAY 3 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY 5 SATURDAY 6 SUNDAY 7 FRIDAY 12 FRIDAY 12 SATURDAY 13 THURSDAY 18 FRIDAY 19 SATURDAY 20 SUNDAY 21 SUNDAY 21 MONDAY 22 TUESDAY 23 WEDNESDAY 24 THURSDAY 25 FRIDAY 26 SATURDAY 27 SUNDAY 28

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 10.30am & 3pm 10.30am & 3pm 10.30am & 3pm 3pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

The Picture of Doreen Gray Lee Nelson: Suited and Booted How Sweet It Is How Sweet It Is La Traviata (Delayed Live Screening) Supreme Queen Key Comedy Night: Jarlath Regan Gerry Cross the Mersey Around the World in 80 Days Around the World in 80 Days Around the World in 80 Days Glasshouse Acoustic Chris Ramsey - All Growed Up Shafted Shafted Shafted As You Like It (Live Screening) The Blues Band Yolanda Brown Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick

Drama Comedy Music Music Screening Music Comedy Music Family Family Family Community Comedy Drama Drama Drama Screening Music Music Music

MARCH

TIME

PRODUCTION

TYPE

TUESDAY 1 WEDNESDAY 2 THURSDAY 3 FRIDAY 4 SATURDAY 5 TUESDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 9 THURSDAY 10 FRIDAY 11 FRIDAY 11 FRIDAY 11 SATURDAY 12 SATURDAY 12 SUNDAY 13 SUNDAY 13

7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 3pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.15pm 8pm 9pm 8pm 8.30pm 3pm 8pm

The Birthday Party The Birthday Party An Evening with Barry Fry and Ron Atkinson A Passion for Opera Claire Martin OBE & Ray Gelato’s “A Swinging Affair" Digitopia Mark Thomas - Trespass Fascinating Aida's Dillie Keane Solo Darren Walsh Rob Delaney Geins Family Giftshop Mark Steel Alun Cochrane Glasshouse Acoustic James Acaster

Drama Drama Spoken Word Music Music Dance Comedy Comedy Comedy Comedy Comedy Comedy Comedy Community Comedy

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MARCH

TIME

PRODUCTION

TYPE

FRIDAY 18 SATURDAY 19 SUNDAY 20 MONDAY 21 THURSDAY 24 SATURDAY 26 MONDAY 28 TUESDAY 29 WEDNESDAY 30 WEDNESDAY 30 THURSDAY 31

7pm 2.30pm & 7pm 2pm 7.15pm 3pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm

Wizard of Oz Wizard of Oz Wizard of Oz Boris Godunov (Live Screening) The Nose that Nobody Picked The Simon and Garfunkel Story Pygmalion Pygmalion Letz Zep Pygmalion The Three Degrees

Community Community Community Screening Family Music Community Community Music Community Music

APRIL

TIME

PRODUCTION

TYPE

FRIDAY 1 FRIDAY 1 SATURDAY 2 SATURDAY 2 TUESDAY 5 WEDNESDAY 6 THURSDAY 7 FRIDAY 8 SATURDAY 9 TUESDAY 12 WEDNESDAY 13 THURSDAY 14 FRIDAY 15 SATURDAY 16 SUNDAY 17 SUNDAY 17 WEDNESDAY 20 FRIDAY 22 SATURDAY 23 SUNDAY 24 SUNDAY 24 TUESDAY 26 WEDNESDAY 27 THURSDAY 28 FRIDAY 29 SATURDAY 30

7.30pm 7.45pm 2pm, 4pm & 6pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 3pm 7.30pm 8.15pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra Pygmalion Tortoise and the Hare Pygmalion Stacey Kent Jenny Éclair Rogers and Hammerstein Songbook Elio Pace – The Billy Joel Songbook Lee Memphis King The Wedding Singer The Wedding Singer The Wedding Singer The Wedding Singer The Wedding Singer Giselle (Delayed Live Screening) Ruby Turner The Mozart Project Live Counterfeit Stones Roy Orbison and the Travelling Wilburys Glasshouse Acoustic Talon - Best of Eagles An Audience With Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe Stones in His Pockets Joe Lycett Da Paul Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Music Community Family Community Music Comedy Music Music Music Community Community Community Community Community Screening Music Community Music Music Community Music Dance Drama Comedy Music Music

MAY

TIME

PRODUCTION

TYPE

SUNDAY 1 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5 FRIDAY 6 SATURDAY 7

2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Lucia di Lammermoor (Delayed Live Screening) Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde

Screening Community Community Community Community

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The Simon and Garfunkel Story Sat 26 Mar | 7.30pm | Main House Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.

Tickets: £19.50 (inc fees)

Letz Zep Wed 30 Mar | 7.30pm | Main House 2016 is the 45th anniversary of the release of the iconic fourth album by Led Zeppelin. Letz Zep, the official number one tribute to Led Zeppelin, will be performing songs from this historic album, which is in the top 5 top selling albums of all time. Featuring the classics, ‘Black Dog,’ ‘Rock and Roll’ and ‘Stairway to Heaven.’

Tickets: £18, £16 concessions (inc fees) Peterborough Mask Theatre presents

Pygmalion

Wed 30 Mar - Sat 2 Apr | 7.45pm | Studio Professor Higgins teaches Eliza, a flower girl, how to speak properly and in an unexpected twist, she becomes something that no-one expects. Is this transformation a good thing for Eliza or not?

Peterborough Mask Theatre’s version of Pygmalion in the Key Theatre studio, is set in the 1940s, during WW2. Eliza, like many women of her generation, is looking to better herself by dreaming of opening her flower shop after the war ends. Henry Higgins, no doubt, would have been employed for his linguistic skills, by the War Office. Would he have been a Bletchley Park boffin?

Tickets: £10 20

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The Three Degrees Thur 31 Mar | 7.30pm | Main House The Three Degrees are an American female vocal group, formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group has remained a trio with 2 original members since Sheila Ferguson left many moons ago.

The Three Degrees are well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows. They are known all around the world for songs like ‘When will I see you again’, ‘Dirty Ol’ Man’, ‘Take Good Care Of Yourself.’

A firm favourite with Prince Charles They sang at his 30th birthday party and were guests at his wedding to Princess Diana.

They have been continuously touring for more than 40 years and still touring to this day. The Three Degrees are Helen Scott Valerie Holiday & Freddie Pool.

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The Syd Lawrence Orchestra Fri 1 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House This fizzy and frisky, glittering gem of a show remains the best entertainment in town as Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra deliver another full-throttle performance.

Offering the bubbly verve and energy of that glorious music with a hearty helping of nostalgia, you can hear the music of the swing era bought back to life. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

Totally fresh, crisp and dynamic. Every show bubbles with the joy of performing!

Beyond fabulous!

Tickets: £18.50 (inc fees) Upbeat Management & John Buddy Agency presents

Stacey Kent

Tue 5 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House Featuring music from her latest album Tenderly (Sony Records, 2015) sees Stacey Kent return to familiar ground with her first album of standards since the release of her breakthrough album of 2003, The Boy Next Door - featuring tracks such as ‘The Very Thought of You’, ‘Tangerine’, ‘In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning’ and ‘Embraceable You.’ Her platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Breakfast On The Morning Tram, was described in Jazz Times as a “marvellously inventive launching pad for this bold, brave new Kent”.

For Stacey, whose international touring schedule keeps her on the road for most of the year, her return to the Key provides a rare opportunity for UK fans to enjoy her music live and in person.

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Northern Ballet dancers in Tortoise & the Hare. Photos Brian Slater

Northern Ballet Theatre presents

Tortoise & the Hare Following the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs, Elves & the Shoemaker and the TV adaptations for CBeebies, Northern Ballet bring their magic to Tortoise & the Hare.

Bringing this much-loved Aesop’s fable to life, Tortoise & the Hare is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.

Sat 2 Apr 2pm, 4pm & 6pm Main House

Tickets: £10, £7.50, £32 Family (inc fees)

Child friendly performances last approximately 40 minutes.

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Avalon Promotions presents

Jenny Éclair - How to be a Middle Aged Woman Wed 6 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House Professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi –bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth.

Jenny Eclair, has been a stand up comic for donkeys’ years, she was the first woman to win the coveted Perrier Award and hasn’t stopped banging on about it ever since!

Writer, comedian and actress, Jenny has it all and now, we are lucky to have Jenny.

Tickets: £18.50 (inc fees) David Kettle presents

Rodgers and Hammerstein Thur 7 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House An international cast present a spellbinding homage to Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring songs from musical classics such as; ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘The King and I’, ‘Carousel’ and ‘Oklahoma!

This magical concert show celebrates the “golden age” of musical theatre and a writing partnership that has been called the greatest of the 20th century.

Tickets: £15 (inc fees)

Elio Pace – The Billy Joel Songbook Fri 8 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, ‘Uptown Girl,’ ‘Just The Way You Are’ and ‘My Life’ as well as fan favourites such as ‘Goodnight Saigon’ and ‘Piano Man.’ Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer and piano-player, Elio Pace and his magnificent 6-piece band.

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Westwood Musical Society presents

The Wedding Singer

Tue 12 - Sat 16 Apr | 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Sat Matinee) | Main House Westwood Musical Society return to the Key after last year’s sell-out run of Sister Act. Its 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother’s basement, is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer.

With a score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980s, The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.

Contains strong language.

Tickets: £16, £50 family ticket, £13 concessions (Tue & Sat Matinee only) JEEP LTD presents

Lee Memphis King Sat 9 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to the King celebrating the epic career of this musical legend. Accompanied by his world class orchestra and singers and featuring large screen projection, this is the largest Elvis show to tour UK theatres. Prepare to be enthralled and spend One Night with Elvis.

Tickets: £21 (inc fees) The Royal Opera House presents the Royal Ballet

Giselle (Delayed Live Screening) Sun 17 Apr | 1.30pm | Main House

Giselle is the quintessential Romantic classic, a love affair that begins in the real world and continues beyond the grave. The ballet’s title role also offers one of the great challenges of the ballet repertory, as Giselle transforms from an innocent peasant girl, duped into love, to a forgiving spirit who saves her lover from death.

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RTR Productions presents

Ruby Turner Sun 17 Apr | 7.45pm | Main House For many years, Ruby Turner has been regarded as having one of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced. Ruby can breathe life and meaning into a song whether it is a passionate soaring ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove. Her career to date has been sensational with major tours, film, TV and theatre appearances.

Described as truly the genuine article and blessed with a voice that has been likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Ruby continues to win the hearts and minds of an ever growing and diverse fan base.

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Counterfeit Stones - 25 X 5 Fri 22 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2016 with yet another “Sham Rock” experience, 25 X 5. Their skillfully mixed cocktail of classic hits, retro costume and humour continues to intoxicate young and old alike - 100% proof that a good shot always hits the target.

This faking masterpiece, hilariously “mockumenting” the history of the Rolling Stones from 1962, will take you back if you were there; or make you wish you were, if you weren’t.

Why pay a fortune to see originals as ants in a megadome, when for a fraction of the price you can smell the sweat of bogus brilliance?

It’s phony rock ‘n’ roll but a real bargain!

Tickets: £21 (inc fees) Ensemble DeNOTE presents

The Mozart Project Live Wed 20 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House Ensemble DeNOTE present a live stage show of the multi awardwinning digital book, The Mozart Project. Using innovative digital technology, it celebrates Mozart’s genius. DeNOTE brings the book alive in an interactive multi-media setting, combining live performance, classical dance and a guided tour of The Mozart Project presented by top Mozart expert, broadcaster and fortepianist, John Irving.

Tickets: £11, £9 concessions (inc fees) Barry Collings Entertainment presents

Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Sat 23 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House The late 80s saw the birth of one of the most famous super-groups of all time - The Travelling Wilburys. Featuring five individual icons in their own right, this formidable team created an album that completely rocked the music industry. The Wilburys never actually toured so this is the closest thing to experiencing a piece of history.

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Aspire Media Productions presents

An Audience with Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe Tue 26 Apr | 8.15pm (Pre-show meet and greet available) | Main House Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you.

The pro-pairing are best known for their high intensity performances on the hit BBC show.

Ian and Natalie have become family favourites, as they are always pushing the boundaries of dance to bring the best out of their celebrity couple.

On the night they will dance a mix of Latin and Ballroom, with an additional pairing to allow for costume changes.

In addition to the performance there are tickets that can be bought for a meet and greet opportunity with Ian and Natalie, for photos and autographs.

Tickets: £27, £25.50 concessions £11 Meet & Greet (inc fees) Talon Music presents

Talon – Best of Eagles Sun 24 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House Talon are a phenomenon and have truly trancended the tag of ‘tribute’ - they have become a brand name in their own. The ability of Talon to evolve and go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues once again with what promises to be an EVENT…

Tickets: £21 (inc fees)

Joe Lycett: That’s The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Thur 28 Apr | 8pm | Main House The self-proclaimed ‘absolute lad’ is back with an all new stand-up show, following appearances on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and a wine tour of the French Riviera. There’s a good chance you’ll Lycett.

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Chipping Norton Theatre presents

Stones in His Pockets Wed 27 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House

A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking for the ‘real’ Ireland for their latest schmaltzy blockbuster.

A pair of extras, Charlie and Jake, watch with amazement, envy and delight as cultures clash, divas strop, and everyone fights over the last portion of lemon meringue pie.

Two actors play a vast array of eccentric and lovable characters in this universally loved, worldwide comic theatre sensation. Written with poignancy and sincerity, performed at breakneck pace, this play has made deep connection with audiences in over 30 countries.

“Hilarious, lovable and at times almost breathtaking” The Scotsman “Richly funny” The Telegraph Suitable for ages 12+

Tickets: £16, £14.50 concessions (inc fees)

DaPaul Fri 29 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House DaPaul is a singer, songwriter and musician with a passion for performing. He writes with a contemporary lyrical content that reaches all listeners and connects with the world around him. DaPaul’s roots hail back to a Caribbean church in London where he found and nurtured his love for the piano and singing.

Tickets: £16, £14 concession

Pasadena Roof Orchestra Sat 30 Apr | 7.30pm | Main House Since 1969 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has been faithfully re-creating the glories of popular music from the 1920’s and 1930’s. The fun-packed show features timeless classics from the Great American Song Book those wonderful songs that miraculously lifted people’s spirits during the depression era, and which made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly, and Fred Astaire.

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Inspirational Productions presents

Legally Blonde

Wed 4 - Sat 7 May | 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Sat Matinee) | Main House Following the successful production of Little Women, Inspirational Productions are proud to return to the Key Theatre with this fabulously fun musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. With an original score of unforgettable songs, follow Elle Woods as she pursues her dreams through both hilarious and heartwarming warming scenes. With charm and commitment our story travels to Harvard Law School, where with the help of Paulette and Emmett, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

With a large cast of talented performers, including ‘Bruiser the Dog’, this show promises to be a hit. With choreography by the talented Vince Williams and Tara Mellowes, Musical Direction by Adam Pallister and Direction by Kelly-Ann Gordon and Megan Kelly.

Tickets: £17, £14 concessions (inc fees) Royal Opera House present

Lucia di Lammermoor (Delayed Live Screening)

Sun 1 May | 2pm | Main House Lucia di Lammermoor tells the story of an ongoing feud between two families in 17th century Scotland that has terrible consequences for two young lovers. It contains what is undoubtedly one of opera’s most poignant and gripping mad scenes, and is regarded as one of Donizetti’s finest works. The title role will be sung by Diana Damrau, while Charles Castronovo takes on that of her secret lover Edgardo.

Tickets: £16, £13.50 concessions (inc fees)

Glasshouse Acoustic Feb 21| Mar 13 | Apr 21 | 3pm | Key Theatre Bar Once a month the Key Theatre presents Glasshouse Acoustic.

Join us in the revitalising Riverside Bar for a chilled out, unplugged session from the best acoustic music talent from local and surrounding areas. Bring the kids and enjoy both up-and-coming acts as well as more established artists. Acts will be advertised on our website.

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Enjoy from our carefully selected range of chilled beers, ciders, wines and spirits. Or relax with a specially prepared barista style coffee. A selection of soft drinks are available to suit all ages.

DON’T QUEUE AT THE INTERVAL! WHY NOT PREORDER YOUR DRINKS BEFORE THE SHOW? Simply fill in one of our order slips located around the bar and hand it to a member of staff. Your interval drinks will be waiting for you.

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Coming soon Paul Sinha Sat 14 May | 8pm | Main House Paul Sinha is that bloke, from that quiz, in that poorly fitting white suit. But he’s also a critically acclaimed, award-winning stand-up.

Tickets: from £13 (inc fees)

The Rubettes Fri 13 May 7.30pm | Main House

Invincible Thur 26 - Sat 28 May 7.30pm | Main House

An evening with Original Rubettes Alan Williams, John Richardson and Mick Clarke as they play the hits and tell it ‘like it was’.

From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts, comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy.

Tickets: £21 (inc fees)

Tickets: from £14.50 (inc fees)

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Sing-a-Long-a Grease Thur 2 Jun | 7.30pm | Main House This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is “The one that you want”

Tickets: from £11 (inc fees) BUY 10 GET ONE FREE

Rhythm of Dance Wed 29 June 2.30pm & 7.30pm | Main House This incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance.

Mister Maker and The Shapes Live!

Sun 15 May | 1.30pm & 4pm | Main House Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes!

Tickets: from £23 (inc fees) Tickets: from £11 (inc fees)

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Booking information Opening hours

Access

The box office is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 30 minutes after the start of the performance. Box office will close at 6pm when there is no evening performance. Sunday opening times are from an hour before the start of a performance to 30 minutes after curtain up.

Infra-red induction loop hearing systems are available from box office.

Children in Attendance Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult age 16+. Babes in arms tickets are available please contact box office. All children must have a valid ticket. Pushchairs will not be allowed in the auditorium.

A limited number of booster seats are available.

Customers may bring their own booster cushions/ seats with permission of the duty manager.

Gift Vouchers The perfect present for anyone who loves the theatre!

The Key Theatre offers gift vouchers which can be used in part or full payment for tickets. Ask the box office for more details.

Guide dogs are welcome - please inform box office at time of booking to ensure a suitable seat is available.

Wheelchair spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis with carers’ seats available next to them. Please specify at time of booking.

Essential carers attending with a disabled patron will receive a free ticket. Proof may be required.

Please see website for details.

If you require assistance during your visit to the Key Theatre please advise box office in advance or on the day.

Additional facilities • Disabled on street parking adjacent to the theatre • Automatic doors • Accessible toilets • Lift to first floor and studio

Studio Seating Plan

Book online at Vivacity-peterborough.com or call Box Office on 01733 207239 Main House Seating Plan Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non refundable. Concessions are subject to availability. Only one discount per ticket will apply. Proof of status may be required at time of booking. A £1 per ticket booking fee applies to all transactions unless otherwise stated. The fee is included in the advertised ticket price.

Data Protection: The Key Theatre is committed to upholding the data protection principles of good information handling.

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How to find us

KEY THEATRE Location The Key Theatre is set on the embankment between the River Nene and Peterborough Cathedral. Just outside of the city centre, the theatre is easily accessible by road, with ample parking adjacent to the theatre, by rail, as part of the country’s major train links, or by foot.

The Key Theatre is part of Vivacity Culture and Leisure a registered charitable trust.

Registered charity no 1138230 All details in this brochure are correct at the time of going to press.

The Key Theatre reserves the right to alter the programme details without prior notice as necessary.

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An Audience with Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe Tue 26 Apr | 8.15pm Main House

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