Key Theatre Summer Season 2018

The Key Theatre

Summer 2018 Family, drama, comedy, variety, music, dance & more

An American in Paris WED 16 MAY

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Welcome To the Key Theatre Summer season We’re delighted to welcome you to our Summer season brochure packed with a full range of shows and entertainment for the season.

Please call our friendly Box Office team on 01733 207 239 to discuss your booking or go online to vivacity.org/keytheatre.

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

THE KEY THEATRE TEAM

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Mountains The Dreams of Lily Kwok

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience

Ugly Duckling

For Only An Hour

The Gruffalo’s Child

Guys and Dolls

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Family

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Drama

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Enjoy the exclusive benefits of becoming a member of the Key Theatre Club (KTC) - a group of like minded people who enjoy live theatre, events and music and have a real appreciation of Vivacity's Key Theatre.

Keep an eye out throughout the rest of the brochure for special KTC prices as well as additional benefits - all outlined in the quarterly newsletter:

• FREE gift vouchers with any membership • No booking fees on all shows • Last minute tickets deals • Events and activities throughout the year • Selected after-show meet and greets with cast members

• Discount deals from supporting local traders • 10% off the al la carte menu in

VIVACITY PRESENTS

Family films SELECTED WEEKENDS • MAIN HOUSE Missed it first time round? So good you want to see it again? On selected weekends, catch some of the newest cinema releases at a fraction of the price.

Check online each month or sign up to our mailing list to be the first to find out what will be shown.

Make the most of the cinema experience with our snack packs – including popcorn, bag of chocolates, drink and fruit.

Price £2.50

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KTC annual membership fees.

Student

(aged 5 to 25) £6.00

Single

(adult)

Joint (any 2 adults)

£12.00

£18.00

Family of four

(includes at least 1 adult) £24.00

Contact ktclub@outlook.com or the box-office for further details

PERFORMANCE TIMES Selected weekends and times.

See online for full listing vivacity.org/familyfilm TICKETS £3

THE JOHN BODDY AGENCY PRESENTS

Georgie Fame SUN 22 APR • MAIN HOUSE With his much loved blend of jazz and rhythm & blues, Georgie Fame has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has become a true icon of the British music scene.

With more than 20 albums and 14 hit singles, including the Number 1’s: Yeh Yeh, Get Away, The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde and a long list of collaborations with famous names including Muddy Waters, Gene Vincent, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison, you have a bona fide music legend.

In this very special and intimate evening enjoy Georgie’s hits, alongside music from the artists that have influenced him - all interspersed with personal stories and anecdotes from his incredible career.

WED 25 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE American Standards, Bossa Nova classics, and original songs make up Stacey's most loved repertoire – including music from her Grammy Nominated album, ‘Breakfast on the Morning Tram’.

TICKETS £20/£19 CONC (inc fees)

Pasadena Roof Orchestra PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM

TICKETS £24.50 (inc fees)

THU 26 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE A show full of timeless classics from the great American song book – 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.

TICKETS £20, £18.50 OVER 60S (inc fees)

SUMMER 2018 / APRIL

Stacey Kent

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TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS

BOTTLE ROCKET COMEDY PRESENTS

Twisting the Night Away with Si Cranstoun

Key Comedy Night ft.

Geoff Norcott & Josh Pugh

FRI 27 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

FRI 27 APR, 7.45PM • STUDIO

This amazing show is a highly charged toe tapping journey, driven by retro dance rhythms and spearheaded by Si Cranstoun’s ability to write songs that could have been hits in the 50s.

TICKETS £19.50 (inc fees)

As seen on The Mash Report - Geoff Norcott has a storming mix of observations, impressions and satire. Plus Josh Pugh (English Comedian of The Year), host Lou Conran and BBC Comedy Award Finalist Morgan Rees.

METROPOLITAN OPERA PRESENTS

PLAYPEN MANAGEMENT AND AGENCY PRESENTS

TICKETS £12.50/£10.50 CONC (inc fees)

Cendrillon (Live Screening)

Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings

SAT 28 APR, 5.55PM • MAIN HOUSE

SUN 29 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

A fairy godmother, a glass slipper, an opulent ball, an enchanted forest, and a Prince Charming who loves her - did all that really happen, or was it just a dream?

Jon Boden, former lead-singer of Bellowhead, heads out on the second leg of his “Afterglow” album tour, featuring The Remnant Kings - a band that hasn’t performed together since 2012.

TICKETS £16.50/£14 CONC (inc fees)

TICKETS £24.50 (inc fees)

SUMMER 2018 / MAY BLACK THEATRE LIVE WITH YELLOW EARTH THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE PRESENTS

Mountains - The Dreams of Lily Kwok TUE 1 - WED 2 MAY • MAIN HOUSE “I invited you into my past... And you invited me into your future.”

Helen has grown up in the UK, but always felt a piece of her story was missing.

Amidst the skyscrapers and bustling streets, she meets her grandmother, Lily Kwok, and discovers shocking family secrets that will change her life forever.

This stylish and evocative new play by award winning writer In-Sook Chappell, tells the story of the women behind the famous Manchester restaurant Sweet Mandarin. Based on Helen Tse’s best selling family memoir of passion, sacrifice and survival across three generations held together with one lifeline-food.

Featuring live cooking on stage.

“A gripping tale of struggle, laughter, love and food … with a universal story of survival that will move your soul.”

Ken Hom on Sweet Mandarin

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £16.50 £11.50 Over 60s £8.00 KTC (inc fees)

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS

Manon (Live Screening) THU 3 MAY, 7.15PM • MAIN HOUSE ALAN FIELD PRESENTS

Kenneth MacMillan’s powerful telling of Manon and Des Grieux’s tragic love is a masterpiece of modern ballet, set to music by Massenet.

The Searchers

TICKETS £16.50/£14 CONC/£10 STUDENT (inc fees)

SAT 5 MAY • MAIN HOUSE The Searchers remarkable career continues.

With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar & Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously to establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry.

There is no doubt that the decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others was very special and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression.

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Every Last Trick

TUE 8 MAY, 7.30PM • STUDIO Her first husband was a cheat. Her second clearly adores her. He says so, repeatedly, on Thursday nights when he goes out to ‘stretch his legs’. An ingenious look at infidelity and marriage from the master of French farce.

TICKETS £7 Contains adult themes strictly age 18+

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM

TICKETS £23.50 (inc fees)

ALL ELECTRIC PROMOTIONS

Barry Cryer & Colin Sell SUN 6 MAY • MAIN HOUSE Barry Cryer and Colin Sell – the Ant and Dec of the sanatogen set, reunite to bring you a new show, devised by them after the visitors left.

Cryer, still a “Sprightly Veteran” (Undertakers Gazette) and Sell a “Legendary Virtuoso” (Pensioners Website) combine to entertain you with songs, jokes and the amazing realization that they’re still here.

Join them before they come apart.

WED 9 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm) Tommy Cannon (Cannon and Ball) and Billy Pearce in an “up-lifting” tale guaranteed to make you feel that life’s party never ends: it simply moves to another location.

TICKETS £22.50 (inc fees)

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE PRESENTS

Macbeth (Live Screening) PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £24 (inc fees)

THU 10 MAY, 7PM • STUDIO Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris (London Road), will see Rory Kinnear (Young Marx) and Anne-Marie Duff (Suffragette) return to the National to play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

TICKETS £11.50 (inc fees) age 15+

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Seriously Dead

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JSEP LTD PRESENTS

Lee Memphis King: One Night of Elvis THU 10 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE This brand new production is dedicated entirely to the ‘Vegas Years’ - the definitive record of these performances are contained in the films ‘Elvis- That’s the Way It Is’, ‘Elvis On Tour’ and the ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ concert.

TICKETS £21.50 (inc fees)

TRJ MANAGEMENT PRESENTS

Jackie Oates and Mike Cosgrove FRI 11 MAY • STUDIO Jackie Oates is synonymous with the reinvigoration of English folk.

Her mellifluous voice, plaintive fiddle and tantalizing approach to traditional songs gained her several BBC Folk Awards in a career that’s seen her perform as a member of the nascent Unthanks, collaborate with Alasdair Roberts and Belinda O’Hooley, and release six acclaimed solo albums.

An inventive and enthralling artist; who else can say they’ve been immortalised as a Lush cosmetic, featured on Lauren Laverne’s 6 Music show and appeared in Midsomer Murders.

JOHN WILSON MUSIC LTD PRESENTS

The Bon Jovi Experience FRI 11 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE The Bon Jovi Experience are the word’s first and finest tribute and the fact that they have performed live with Jon Bon Jovi himself and are featured on the official Bon Jovi website tells you all you need to know.

TICKETS £21.50

(inc fees)

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.45PM TICKETS £13.50 (inc fees)

THE SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

Big Band Spectacular SAT 12 MAY • MAIN HOUSE The “Best Big Band in the Land” is back for 2018 and their explosive new show is better than ever!

Hold on tight as Big Band Spectacular takes you on an exciting journey that is stunning, dynamic, and thrilling. Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerizing performance is packed with your Big Band Favourites.

Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Neal Hefti, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

TUE 15 MAY, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE A thrilling and evocative love story set in London during WWII. The internationally acclaimed choreographer’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true romance. Plus a live Q & A. TICKETS £14/£11.50 CONC (inc fees)

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PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £19 (inc fees)

After the End

TUE 15 MAY, 7.30PM • STUDIO They were all in the pub when the explosion happened. now all they need to do is to wait until it's safe to go outside. Can they survive the attack? Can they survive each other?

TICKETS £7 Contains adult themes strictly age 18+

SUMMER 2018 / MAY

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella (Delayed Screening)

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TRAFALGAR RELEASING PRESENTS

UNIVERSITY CENTRE PETERBOROUGH BA HONS PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS PRESENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE KEY THEATRE

An American In Paris The Musical (Live Screening)

Stone Cold Dead Serious

WED 16 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

WED 16 MAY, 7.30PM • STUDIO

Featuring the gorgeous music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin, stunning designs, and show-stopping choreography, this show boasts a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from critics.

An honest, strange, and humorous look at a blue-collar family struggling to survive in the face of disability and addiction, and the seemingly surreal lengths their teenage son will go to save them from themselves.

TICKETS £11.50 (inc fees)

TICKETS £7 Contains adult themes strictly age 18+

THE LEPROSY MISSION PRESENTS

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS

An Evening with Gervase Phinn

Akram Khan’s Giselle

SUN 20 MAY, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE

WED 23 MAY, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE

Join us for a hilarious one man show with the former schools inspector Gervase Phinn – ‘comedian, author and 'born raconteur'.’ (The Guardian) All proceeds from tickets will go towards educating leprosy affected children.

One of the greatest romantic ballets, Giselle has been re-imagined by celebrated choreographer Akram Khan with Artistic Director and Lead Principal of English National Ballet, Tamara Rojo, dancing the role of Giselle.

TICKETS £18.50/£15.50 OVER 60S

TICKETS £13.50/£11.50 STUDENT (inc fees)

(Live screening)

SUMMER 2018 / MAY INTERACTIVE THEATRE INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience

“Crammed full of laughter!”

THU 17 - SAT 19 MAY • RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT

“Outrageously funny”

This globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out in places such as the Edinburgh Fringe and Sydney Opera House.

It returns to Vivacity's Key Theatre in May 2018, but be warned: it will sell out here too, so early booking is essential.

Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a 3-course meal along with plenty of laughs and audience participation in this 5-star immersive show – a show that’s never the same twice, because it’s 70% improvised. It’s great for comedy fans, theatre fans, or anyone who just fancies going out for an unforgettable meal and a good time. This true blend of ingenious comedy and unique theatrical script is a multi-sensory treat where chaos reigns right from the start.

BroadwayBaby, Edinburgh Fringe 2017

Everything Theatre, London Covent Garden 2017

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £49 £46 GROUPS OF 6+ (inc fees)

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Sing-aLong-a

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PETERBOROUGH PLAYGOERS PRESENTS

SINGA LONGA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Life and Beth

www.singalonga.net Sing-a-long-a Beauty and the Beast

WED 23 - SAT 26 MAY • STUDIO

SAT 26 MAY • MAIN HOUSE

It’s Christmas, and Beth Timms is mourning the recent death of her health and safety officer husband, Gordon.

Beth’s sister-in-law Connie and son Martin have come to stay, determined to ensure that she should have a stress-free Christmas. However, between Connie’s drinking problem and Martin’s unspeaking and emotionally volatile girlfriend Ella, their intentions prove to be short-lived.

Only David, the local vicar, provides Beth with any comfort, but when he says a prayer on her behalf, there are unforeseen consequences which Beth is not altogether pleased with.

Michael Billington from the Guardian described this play as “comic and touching”.

This is your chance to sing your heart out to the Disney songs of your childhood such as “Be our Guest”, “Belle”, “Gaston” and not forgetting the “Beauty and The Beast”.

Sing along with Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson in this romantic fairy tale and see if you can stop those tears at the end.

Our Sing-a-long-a host will start with a preshow where they will warm up your voices, teach you some hand actions, show you how to use the famous Sing-a-long-a props bag during the film and when to boo the arrogant Gaston!

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.45PM PLUS 2.30PM MATINEE

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7PM

TICKETS £14.50

TICKETS £16.50 £11.50 CHILD £37.50 FAMILY (1 adult & 2 children) £50 FAMILY (2 adults & 2 children) (inc fees)

SUMMER 2018 / MAY NORTHERN BALLET PRESENTS

Ugly Duckling

As seen on CBeebies

FRI 25 MAY • MAIN HOUSE

PERFORMANCE TIMES 2PM 4PM 6PM

Ugly Duckling is lonely and fed-up, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. She tries to make friends with fellow ducklings as well as with frogs, cats and even a fox, but realising she is not like any of these animals, she is left sad and alone. Follow the duckling on her journey as she overcomes her troubles and realises that she was beautiful all along.

Retelling the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time.

Recommended for ages 3+

40 mins no interval

TICKETS £10.50 £8 CHILD £34 FAMILY (inc fees)

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SWEENEY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

The Best of Bowie

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FRI 1 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE FULL HOUSE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

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The Owl and the Pussycat WED 30 MAY • STUDIO Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits.

Will this meloobious family return together, will they always be a three?

A fizzgiggious show by Full House Theatre all about where, what and who our family really are.

Recommended for ages 3+

A Sincere and respectful dedication to David Bowie. With the band having had the present line-up for 10 years, David Live is an honest and insightful musical tribute which looks back over Bowie’s incredible musical legacy.

TICKETS £21.50 (inc fees)

BEACH BOYZ BAND PRESENTS

The Beach Boys Story PERFORMANCE TIMES 1.30PM 3.30PM

SAT 2 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

TICKETS £9 (inc fees)

Five performers reproduce the complex arrangements and intricate harmonies of America’s biggest ever pop group - 100% live. Come ride this wave of nostalgia that will sweep you from surf and sun to hit after hit.

Age 3+

TICKETS £21.50 (inc fees)

AVALON PRESENTS

Jon Culshaw - The Great British Take-Off SUN 3 JUN, 8PM • MAIN HOUSE Comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw and legendary comedy producer Bill Dare come to Vivacity's Key Theatre for the first time following their sell-out tour earlier in the year.

Join us for an evening of unscripted, unrehearsed, spontaneous comedy and conversation as politicians, sports personalities and celebrities.

You, the audience, help choose which characters appear and what direction the show takes.

SUN 3 JUN, 11.30AM & 2PM • STUDIO Craig, the Forest Ranger tries to keep the woods safe. But a cheeky squirrel has stolen his Nutty Snack Bar, Little Red has wandered off, the wizard of the woods is playing tricks, and there are rumours of a big bad Wolf about...

TICKETS £9 (inc fees) Age 5+

OSCAR WILDE SEASON PRESENTS

An Ideal Husband PERFORMANCE TIMES 8PM TICKETS £21.50 (inc fees)

(Live Screening) TUE 5 JUN 7.15PM • MAIN HOUSE As an ambitious government minister, Sir Robert Chiltern’s smooth ascent to the top seems assured until Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning proof of his previous financial chicanery.

TICKETS £16.50/£14 CONC (inc fees)

SUMMER 2018 / JUNE

Tales from the Trees

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Calendar SUMMER 2018 / CALENDAR

April

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Sun 22

Summer Season April - August 2018 May

Georgie Fame

7.30pm

5

Tue 15

After the End

7.30pm

11

Wed 25 Stacey Kent

7.30pm

5

Wed 16

An American in Paris The Musical (Screening)

7.30pm

12

Thu 26

7.30pm

5

Wed 16

Stone Cold Dead Serious

7.30pm

12

7.30pm

13

7.30pm

13

7.30pm

13

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience Faulty Towers the Dining Experience Faulty Towers the Dining Experience

Fri 27

Twisting the Night Away with Si Cranstoun

7.30pm

6

Thu 17

Fri 27

Key Comedy Night

7.45pm

6

Fri 18

Sat 28

Cendrillon (Live Screening)

5.55pm

6

Sat 19

Sun 29

Glasshouse Acoustic

2.30pm

29

Sun 20

An Evening with Gervase Phinn

7pm

12

Sun 29

Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings

7.30pm

6

Wed 23

Akram Khan’s Giselle (Live screening)

7.30pm

12

Wed 23 Life and Beth

7.45pm

14

Thu 24

Life and Beth

7.45pm

14

Fri 25

Ugly Duckling

2pm, 4pm & 6pm

15

Fri 25

Life and Beth

7.45pm

14

Sat 26

Sing-a-long-a Beauty and the Beast

Sat 26

Life and Beth

2pm & 7pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm

Sun 27

Glasshouse Acoustic

May Tue 1 Wed 2 Thu 3

Mountains The Dreams of Lily Kwok Mountains The Dreams of Lily Kwok Manon (Live Screening)

7.30pm

7

7.30pm

7

7.15pm

8

Sat 5

The Searchers

7.30pm

8

Sun 6

Barry Cryer and Colin Sell

7.30pm

9

Tue 8

Every Last Trick

7.30pm

8

Wed 9

Seriously Dead

7.30pm

9

Thu 10

Macbeth (Delayed Screening)

7pm

9

Thu 10

One Night of Elvis

7.30pm

10

Fri 11

The Bon Jovi Experience

7.30pm

10

Fri 11

Jackie Oates and Mike Cosgrove 7.45pm

10

Sat 12

Big Band Spectacular

7.30pm

11

Tue 15

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella (Delayed Screening)

7pm

11

Family

Drama

Wed 30 The Owl and the Pussycat

Comedy

14 14

2.30pm

29

1.30pm & 3.30pm

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Fri 1

The Best of Bowie

7.30pm

16

Sun 1

Glasshouse Acoustic

2.30pm

29

Sat 2

The Beach Boys Story

7.30pm

16

Sun 1

For Only An Hour

7.30pm

25

Tales from the Trees

11.30am & 2pm

17

Mon 2

Hobson’s Choice

7.30pm

25

8pm

17

Tue 3

Hobson’s Choice

7.30pm

25

7.15pm

17

Wed 4

Chris Ramsey

7.30pm

24

Fri 6

The Gruffalo’s Child

10.30am & 1.30pm

26

Fri 6

Rhythm of the Dance

7.30pm

27

Sat 7

The Gruffalo’s Child

11am & 2pm

26

Wed 11

Giovanni Pernice - Born to Win

7.30pm

27

Thu 12

Dr John Cooper Clarke with Special Guests

7.30pm

27

Fri 13

City Academy of Ballet

7.30pm

28

Fri 13

Andrew Maxwell and Darren Harriott

7.45pm

28

Sat 14

City Academy of Ballet

7.30pm

28

Wed 18

Romeo and Juliet (Live Screening)

7pm

28

Thu 26

Saul (Live Screening)

7.30pm

28

Fri 27

Zoe Lyons and Tamar Broadbent 7.45pm

29

Sat 28

Austin Gold

7.30pm

29

Sun 29

Glasshouse Acoustic

2.30pm

29

6.30pm

29

Wed 22 Guys and Dolls

7.30pm

31

Thu 23

Guys and Dolls

7.30pm

31

Fri 24

Guys and Dolls

7.30pm

31

Sat 25

Guys and Dolls

2.30pm & 7.30pm

31

Sun 26

Glasshouse Acoustic

2.30pm

29

Sun 3 Sun 3 Tue 5

Jon Culshaw The Great British Take-Off An Ideal Husband (Live Screening)

Thu 7

Rock and Roll Revolution

7.30pm

20

Sat 9

The Best of Wham!

7.30pm

20

Tue 12

Swan Lake (Live Screening)

7.15pm

20

7.30pm

21

7.45pm

20

Wed 13 Thu 14

Legacy: The Story of Martin Luther An Evening with Barry Fry and Ron Atkinson

Fri 15

A New Flame

7.30pm

21

Sat 16

Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix & Cream

7.30pm

21

Sun 17

The Bachelors

7.30pm

22

Wed 20 The Simon & Garfunkel Story

7.30pm

22

Thu 21

Madama Butterfly (Live Screening)

6.30pm

22

Fri 22

That Good Night (Screening)

7.30pm

23

Sat 23

TGS - 25

6pm

23

Sun 24

Me and my Bee

1.30pm & 3.30pm

23

7.30pm

24

Mon 25 The Chris Barber Big Band Fri 29

Rodgers and Hammerstein Songbook

7.30pm

23

August

Sat 30

Twist and Shout

7.30pm

24

Sun 19

Musical Theatre

Screenings

Vanessa (Live Screening)

Dance

Community

Music

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THE BLUEJAYS PRESENTS

SWEENEY ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

Rock and Roll Revolution

The Best of Wham!

THU 7 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

SAT 9 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

A historical journey through the biggest hits of the era (Rock Around The Clock, That'll Be The Day, Johnny B. Goode and more) revealing how Rock 'n' Roll brought about a dream of equality and freedom that we still chase to this day.

The best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie brought to life in a fun-loving, vibrant, megamix tribute to the pop sensation of the 80s. So come along to the 'Club Tropicana' (*Sorry. Drinks not free.)

TICKETS £22 (inc fees)

TICKETS £25 (inc fees)

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS

ARTISTES INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT LTD PRESENTS

Swan Lake (Live Screening)

An Evening with Barry Fry & Ron Atkinson

TUE 12 JUN, 7.15PM • MAIN HOUSE

THU 14 JUN, 7.45PM • MAIN HOUSE

When a swan turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, Prince Siegfried is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night.

Join the lads for a football fan's dream night out. Hear stories about dressing room fights, anecdotes about team selection and training, everything you could want to know about the workings of a successful football club.

TICKETS £16.50/£14 CONC/£10 STUDENT (inc fees)

TICKETS £24/£36.50 VIP (inc fees)

A New Flame THE STORY OF MARTIN LUTHER

FRI 15 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE SALTMINE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

Legacy: The Story of Martin Luther WED 13 JUN • MAIN HOUSE

From a modern day lecture room to Germany in the 1500s, Legacy: The story of Martin Luther explores 500 years of belief, trust and commitment.

Join Saltmine Theatre Company as we unpack the history of the Christian church, learn about the daring acts of Martin Luther and discover the truth behind this remarkable man.

With more than 30 Top 40 singles and several of the best-selling albums of the last four decades to choose from, A New Flame brings you a truly memorable evening of the music of Mick Hucknall’s global sensation.

TICKETS £20.50 (inc fees)

VOODOO ROOM PRESENTS

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £11.50 £9.50 GROUPS OF 10+ (inc fees)

A Night of Hendrix & Cream SAT 16 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Paying tribute to Jimi Hendrix & Cream, Voodoo Room are a stunning "Power Trio" of some of the UK's finest musicians. A high energy show, with no wigs and no pantomime just great music played by great musicians.

TICKETS £16.50/£14 CONC (inc fees)

SUMMER 2018 / JUNE

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ARTISTES INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT LTD PRESENTS

The Bachelors

SUN 17 JUN, 2.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Featuring Con and Dec Cluskey - the original frontline voices and personalities who appeared on every Hit Record, TV Pop Programme, Chat Show and Radio Feature. A moving stage show from the popular Irish act.

TICKETS £14 (inc fees)

MAPLE TREE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PRESENTS

The Simon & Garfunkel Story WED 20 JUN • MAIN HOUSE Direct from it’s success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a SOLD OUT worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound' and many more.

Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

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Madama Butterfly (Live Screening) THU 21 JUN, 6.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Bursting with exotic colour and memorable melodies, Puccini’s seductive score conceals a dramatic blade that cuts to the heart. Madama Butterfly is a classic love story that never fails to move.

TICKETS £16.50/£14 (inc fees)

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £20.50 (inc fees)

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(Live Screening) FRI 22 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

SAT 23 JUN, 6PM • MAIN HOUSE

Ralph, a once-famous screenwriter is terminally ill. He has two final missions: to reconcile with his long-abandoned son and, secretly, to ensure he is not a burden to his young wife, Anna, as he goes “into that good night”.

On their 25th Anniversary as a dance school TGS promise to take you to places old and new, revisit the past while looking firmly into the future.

TICKETS £11.50 (inc fees)

TICKETS £16.50 (inc fees)

THISEGG PRESENTS

DAVID KETTLE PRESENTS

Me and my Bee

Rodgers & Hammerstein Song book

SUN 24 JUN, 1.30PM & 3.30PM • STUDIO

FRI 29 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

A new comedy for children and adults alike.

Plant the seed for change, join the Bee Party.

Before it’s too late…

An international cast present a spellbinding homage to Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring classics such as; 'The Sound of Music', 'South Pacific', 'The King and I', 'Carousel' and 'Oklahoma!'

TICKETS £9 (inc fees) Age 5+

TICKETS £20 (inc fees)

SUMMER 2018 / JUNE

That Good Night

THE GUITART SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS

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SUMMER 2018 / JUNE

DAVID KETTLE PRESENTS

Twist and Shout

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SAT 30 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

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The Chris Barber Big Band

The greatest musical era of the 20th century comes alive with a nostalgic and fun packed musical journey through the sights and sounds of the swinging 60s.

MON 25 JUN • MAIN HOUSE Inspired by the 'King Oliver Creole Jazz Band', Chris formed his first Band in 1949 at the age of nineteen and has since gone on to become not only Europe's most successful and influential bandleaders, but a bona fide jazz legend.

With his 10-piece band, featuring a 7-strong front line, Chris plays a selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in ‘Bourbon Street Parade’ to the early music of Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet ... before going back to ‘When the Saints’!

TICKETS £21.50 (inc fees)

SOLD OUT

AVALON PRESENTS

Chris Ramsey PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £21.50 (inc fees)

WED 4 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE The critically acclaimed and award winning stand-up comedian returns to the Key’s main stage with his brand new show for 2018 'The Just Happy to Get Out of the House' tour.

TICKETS SOLD OUT

SUMMER 2018 / JULY 25 MATTHEW TOWNSHEND PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

For Only An Hour

Hobson’s Choice

SUN 1 JUL • STUDIO

MON 2 - TUE 3 JUL • MAIN HOUSE

This pseudo-glamorous, one man romp through childhood dreams, pop culture and queer art, is danced to a hilarious soundtrack of Angela Lansbury, Delia Smith and Bette Midler. Revealing itself as a 'coming out' story this is a journey into what it means to live out loud. For Only An Hour is a manifesto about what we want to be when we grow up.

It addresses the limitations placed on us in youth in terms of gender, conformity and specialism. We are encouraged to specialise and succeed at one thing but here we look at what it means to want to succeed at multiple things and what it means to be allowed to dream. Warning: This show contains strong language, nudity and confetti.

Followed by Drag Bingo plus free LGBTQIA films on Wed 4 - Thu 5 Jul. See online for full details.

In this fresh new production, the action of the play moves forward in time from late nineteenth century Salford to the year 1958.

Rock and roll may have arrived and the youth revolution may be just around the corner but in Hobson’s shoe shop Queen Victoria might as well still be on the throne.

Their wireless and a secret treasured dansette record player keep the three girls tuned to the hit parade but when eldest daughter Maggie has had enough and breaks free, taking Willie Mossop the bootmaker, her younger sisters Vicky and Alice feel free to make their own escape from home and from ‘trade’.

Starring John D Collins, best known for his starring role in TV’s smash hit ‘Allo! Allo!’

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM PLUS 2.30PM MATINEE - TUE

TICKETS £6.50 (inc fees)

TICKETS £16.50 £10 KTC £11.50 SCHOOLS £13.50 CONC (inc fees)

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METAL & PETERBOROUGH PRIDE PRESENTS

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TALL STORIES THEATRE COMPANY LTD PRESENTS

The Gruffalo’s Child SAT 7 & SUN 8 JUL • MAIN HOUSE Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child - with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her on tour this autumn.

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood. . .

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Tall Stories returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation.

Recommended for ages 3+.

“Everything good children’s theatre should be”

HHHHH The List

PERFORMANCE TIMES SAT 10.30AM & 1.30PM SUN 11AM & 2PM TICKETS £14 £11.50 SCHOOLS (inc fees)

Giovanni Pernice Born to Win WED 11 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE KCP & AUDIENCEWARE PRESENTS

Rhythm of the Dance FRI 6 JUL • MAIN HOUSE This stunning Irish spectacular that is Rhythm of the Dance, a fully live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, singers, a most gifted cast who have been wowing audiences all over the world since 1999.

Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, by critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world.

Having been all the way to the Strictly Come Dancing final with Debbie McGee, get ready for glitzy costumes, amazing routines and another beautiful story - headlined by Giovanni. Expect even more energy and even more passion.

TICKETS SOLD OUT

PHIL JONES PRESENTS

PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30PM TICKETS £25.50 £24.50 CONC (inc fees)

Dr John Cooper Clarke with Special Guests THU 12 JUL, 8PM • MAIN HOUSE Having influenced the likes of The Arctic Monkeys and Plan B, his latest show is a mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material, good honest gags, riffs and chat - a chance to witness a living legend at the top of his game.

TICKETS £21.50 (inc fees)

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SUMMER 2018 / JULY

SOLD OUT

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City Academy of Ballet

BOTTLE ROCKET COMEDY PRESENTS

Andrew Maxwell and Darren Harriott

FRI 13 - SAT 14 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

FRI 13 JUL, 7.45PM • STUDIO

The show will open with a lively Tarantella by senior students and then pupils from 4years to adult will perform a variety of classical ballet, contemporary, national and character dances.

Two acts test their material before Edinburgh.

This time it’s Best Newcomer Nominee Darren Harriot (**** The Times) and Whip-smart personal political comedy from Irish funnyman Andrew Maxwell (Live at the Apollo).

TICKETS £14.50 (inc fees)

TICKETS £13.50/£11.50 CONC (inc fees)

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENTS

GLYNDEBOURNE PRESENTS

Romeo and Juliet

Saul (Recorded Live Screening)

(Live Screening) WED 18 JUL, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE

THU 26 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

What if your first true love was someone you’d been told you must hate? Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by bitter family divisions.

David has vanquished the giant Goliath, but not everyone rejoices in his victory. Jealous of the young warrior, King Saul turns against him, descending into violent madness, forcing his children to choose between loyalty and love.

TICKETS £11.50 (inc fees)

TICKETS £16.50/£14 CONC (inc fees)

JIGSAW MUSIC PRESENTS

Zoe Lyons and Tamar Broadbent

Austin Gold

FRI 27 JUL, 7.45PM • STUDIO

SAT 28 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

Two acts test their material before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe. This time it’s BBC Radio 4 & Mock the Week regular, Zoe Lyons, and BBC Radio 4’s Fresh From the Fringe and The Now Show veteran Tamar Broadbent.

Following the success of their debut album 'Before Dark Clouds', the multi-award winning Austin Gold, return to their hometown with a show at the Key. “Austin Gold are ones to watch and are fab live.” - BBC Radio 2

TICKETS £13.50/£11.50 CONC (inc fees)

TICKETS SOLD OUT

GLYNDEBOURNE PRESENTS

Vanessa (Live Screening)

Glasshouse Acoustic

SUN 19 AUG, 6.30PM • MAIN HOUSE

SELECTED SUNDAYS 2.30PM-5.30PM • RIVERSIDE BAR

A rare opportunity to see Samuel Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera, broadcast live from its debut in Festival 2018; Vanessa is an opera from the age of Hitchcock, with an atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists.

Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of acoustic music in the Riverside Bar. Talented local singer/songwriters and musicians perform sets including original music and acoustic covers.

TICKETS £16.50/£14 CONC (inc fees)

TICKETS FREE

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Key Youth Theatre Summer School is back for 2018 Key Youth Theatre Summer School is the biggest and best around. Don’t miss out on your place and the opportunity to work with professional directors, choreographers and musicians culminating in an amazing end of week performance in Key Theatre’s main auditorium to a packed out audience of family and friends. Summer School is just £170 per week plus discounts if you send more than one child or attend for both weeks.

Kindred and Vivacity presents the Key Youth Theatre Summer School on: Week 1: Mon 30 Jul - Sat 4 Aug Week 2: Mon 6 Aug - Sat 11 Aug

To book your place email Kindred at: kytkindreddrama@gmail.com or contact Vivacity's Key Theatre Box Office on 01733 207 239 and someone from Kindred will then contact you.

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MICK PERRIN PRESENTS

The Three Degrees

Austentatious

FRI 28 SEP 2018 • MAIN HOUSE

THU 11 OCT 2018 • MAIN HOUSE

Well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows, their songs include"When Will I See You Again", "Dirty Ol' Man", "Take Good Care Of Yourself".

An improvised comedy play starring a cast of the country’s quickest comic performers. Every single show the cast conjure up a brand new ‘lost’ Jane Austen novel.

TICKETS £26.50 (inc fees)

TICKETS £18/£16.50 CONC (inc fees)

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TELLING TALES PRESENTS

THE ARTS EXCHANGE PRESENTS

Snow White and the Seven Ghouls

Ladyboys of Bangkok

THU 25 - FRI 26 OCT 2018 • MAIN HOUSE

TUE 30 OCT 2018 • MAIN HOUSE

Starring Key Theatre favourite Michael Cross, “Snow White and the Seven Ghouls” is a sensational retelling of the classic fairytale, with all the fun of a traditional Pantomime.

With some of your favourites from the last 20 glorious years re-imagined, added to new scenes of spectacular costumes, choreography and – of course – hilarious comedy!

TICKETS £15.50/£9.50 CONC/£40 FAMILY (inc fees)

TICKETS £25.50/£23.50 CONC (inc fees)

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By J M Barrie In a brand new version by

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Peterborough’s original and best traditional family pantomime

On sale now 6 Dec 2018 - 6 Jan 2019

Visit vivacity.org/peterpan Call 01733 207 239 Presented by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and Samuel French Limited.

OPENING HOURS

ACCESS

The box office is open Monday to Saturday from 10.30am 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.

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult age 16+. Babes in arms (up to 24 months) tickets are available free of charge - 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!

Vivacity's Key Theatre offers gift vouchers which can be used in part or full payment for tickets and at the bar and restaurant.

Ask the box office for more details.

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

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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 Vivacity's 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 VIVACITY KEY THEATRE

LOCATION

Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF

Vivacity's 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 paid parking adjacent to the theatre, by rail, as part of the country’s major train links, or by foot.

key.theatre@vivacity.org 01733 207 239 vivacity.org

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 £1.50 per ticket booking fee applies to all transactions unless otherwise stated.

The fee is included in the advertised ticket price. For more information visit vivacity.org/bookingfee.

Data Protection: Vivacity collects and processes personal information for the purpose of enabling us to promote our goods and services, to maintain our accounts and records to support and manage our staff and fundraising.

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 or prices without prior notice as necessary.

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CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE

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

SPRING 2018 / INFORMATION

Booking Information

General enquiries SPRING 2018 / XXX

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