SUMMER 2016 / APRIL - AUGUST
KEY THEATRE
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Welcome TO THE KEY THEATRE SUMMER SEASON
We’re delighted to welcome you to our latest brochure which features our packed programme of shows this summer. 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
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SING-A-LONG-A GREASE & FROZEN
TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
CLARE TEAL & HER TRIO
DICK WHITTINGTON PANTO
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SUMMER 2016 / APRIL
THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS
Giselle
(Delayed Live Screening)
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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. This year we have included an advisory age of 14 years for the performances. This is due to the language used in small portions of the show.
SUN 17 APR, 1.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Romantic classic, a love affair that begins in the real world and continues beyond the grave. As Giselle transforms from an innocent peasant girl, duped into love, to a forgiving spirit who saves her lover from death. TICKETS £16/£13.50 CONC (inc fees)
ENSEMBLE DENOTE PRESENTS
PERFORMANCE TIMES TUE - SAT 7.30PM PLUS 2.30PM SAT MATINEE TICKETS £16 (inc fees) DISCOUNTED TICKETS £13 CONC (SAT MATINEE ONLY) (inc fees) £50 FAMILY (inc fees)
The Mozart Project Live
WED 20 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Ever wondered what it’s like to be a musical genius? Be taken on a journey of discovery, shedding light on these questions and exploring some amazing musical masterpieces. TICKETS £11/£9 CONC (inc fees)
FRI 22 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
WED 27 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2016 with yet another “Sham Rock” experience. Their skilfully mixed cocktail of classic hits, retro costume and humour continues to intoxicate young and old alike.
A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew. A pair of extras, Charlie and Jake, watch with amazement as everyone fights over the last portion of lemon meringue pie.
TICKETS £21 (inc fees)
TICKETS £16/£14.50 CONC (inc fees)
BARRY COLLINGS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
Big O & The Wilburys Tribute Show
Pasadena Roof Orchestra
SAT 23 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
SAT 30 APR, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
The late 80s saw the birth of one of the most famous super-groups of all time. Featuring five individual icons in their own right, this formidable team created an album that completely rocked the music industry.
This 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.
TICKETS £21/£20 CONC (inc fees)
TICKETS £19.50/£18 CONC (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / APRIL
Stones in His Pockets
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Counterfeit Stones - 25x5
CHIPPING NORTON THEATRE PRESENTS
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THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS
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 centuryScotland that has terrible consequences for two young lovers. The title role will be sung by Diana Damrau. TICKETS £16/£13.50 CONC (inc fees)
Key Comedy Night: Zoe Lyons FRI 6 MAY, 7.45PM • STUDIO As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and The John Bishop Show, join Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Zoe Lyons for an unmissable headline set. TICKETS £10 IN ADVANCE (inc fees) £12 ON THE DOOR (inc fees)
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. PERFORMANCE TIMES WED - SAT 7.30PM PLUS 2.30PM SAT MATINEE TICKETS £17 (inc fees) DISCOUNTED TICKETS £14 CONC (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / MAY ENTERTAINERS SHOW PROVIDERS PRESENTS
TUE 10 MAY, 7.45PM • STUDIO
WED 11 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
London, 2001. Raves. Revision. Re-election. Nadia is swept up in one hot summer’s night of love that promises endless possibilities. Drinking, dancing, hope, ambition, lust, greed… and decisions that will determine the rest of her life. Rhythmically underscored by a live mix of old school UK Garage, award-winning writer Sabrina Mahfouz explores the legacy of a cultural movement that defined the hopes of a generation.
No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Re-live the passion, indulge in the romance at Kellerman’s end of season show. Celebrating the greatest movie soundtrack of all time: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby and of course (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life!
With a Little Bit of Luck
“The crowd dancing, singing and cheering the whole show.” Whatsonstage.com
PERFORMANCE TIMES TUE 7.45PM Running time 60 mins (No Interval) TICKETS £11 (inc fees) Age guidance 14+
A Night of Dirty Dancing
“The main man Johnny Castle (Darius J James) showed off Patrick Swayze’s snake-hips moves.” Catherine Watts, Ipswich Star
PERFORMANCE TIMES WED 7.30PM TICKETS £20.50 (inc fees) Please note this show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage currently on tour in the UK & worldwide.
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7 PAINES PLOUGH PRESENTS
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THE BIG TELLY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
Puckoon
The Rubettes
THURS 12 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
FRI 13 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
With the church separated from its own graveyard and drink now thirty percent cheaper in one corner of the pub, life in the newly divided village will never be the same again. Based on the book by Spike Milligan, this comic masterpiece is an irreverent and hilarious story which takes the mick, celebrates the absurd, and paints a picture of a simple life that borders on the ridiculous.
An Evening With Original Rubettes Alan Williams, John Richardson and Mick Clarke as they play the hit’s and tell ‘like it was’. Accompanied by Steve Innes Etherington. The seventies were indeed glamorous as was the Rubettes unforgettable iconic image of Gatzby white suits and caps. A seventies fan or not you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to hear how it all came about as recalled by those who took part in the making. The Rubettes Hit’s include ‘Sugar Baby Love’ ‘Tonight’ ‘Juke Box Jive’ ‘I Can Do It’ ‘Foe Dee O Dee’ ‘Little Darling’ ‘Baby I know’ and many more. Formed in 1974 they remained at the top throughout the 70’s with 15 international hit singles and 8 albums selling over thirty million records worldwide.
“A rip-roaring piece of physical theatre ... HUGELY ENTERTAINING ... a glossy production which looks great!” The Stage
PERFORMANCE TIMES THURS 7.30PM
PERFORMANCE TIMES FRI 7.30PM
TICKETS £15 (inc fees)
TICKETS £21 (inc fees)
DISCOUNTED TICKETS £13 OVER 60 (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / MAY
RED COMEDY PRESENTS
Paul Sinha - Postcards from the Z-List Critically acclaimed, award-winning stand-up, Paul Sinha returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in the summer of 2015 after a four-year, self-imposed exile, during which real life had taken over. TICKETS £15/£13 CONC (inc fees)
Contemporary Dance Workshop SUN 15 MAY, 10.30AM • STUDIO Individuality and creativity will be encouraged. Take part in this FREE workshop focussing on body movement, finding a strong centre from which to explore movement with ease, efficiency and fluidity. TICKETS FREE
9 PETERBOROUGH PLAYGOERS PRESENTS
Flare Path
WED 18 - SAT 21 MAY, 7.45PM PLUS 2.30PM SAT MATINEE • STUDIO In a brilliant play full of humour, tears, tension and tragedy, Rattigan takes a film star, an actress, a Polish Count, an unlikely cockney countess and many other characters from all walks of British life on a memorable journey through Britain’s finest hour in 1940. Set in a hotel in Lincolnshire with the flare path beyond pointing the spitfires, hurricanes and Lancasters to an uncertain fate, Patricia tries to tell her pilot husband she is leaving him for her film star lover, Peter. Fate and a story of courage intervene. Recently revived in a West End triumph with Sienna Miller and Sheridan Smith, 'Flare Path' is a classic of modern British theatre performed by a quality company at the top of its game. Given that their last show sold out a month prior to opening, ensure that you book early for this wonderful play. PERFORMANCE TIMES WED - SAT 7.45PM PLUS 2.30PM SAT MATINEE TICKETS £10
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SAT 14 MAY, 8PM • MAIN HOUSE
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INTERACTIVE THEATRE INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
Faulty Towers the Dining Experience
MON 16 - SAT 21 MAY, 7.30PM • CAFÉ CLARKE’S Following two years of sell out performances, the ultimate in dining experiences returns to the Key for a complete week of mayhem and madness – 70s sitcom style! Waited upon by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, anything can happen as you take a seat in this ‘Fawlty Towers’ restaurant… Expect all the best gags, shambolic service and a ‘70s-style 3-course meal in ‘a two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ (Daily Telegraph).
‘Brilliant’
The Argus, Brighton Fringe 2015
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‘rollercoaster entertainment’ Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe 2015
‘Deliciously entertaining’ What’s on London, Amba Hotel Charing Cross (London West End residency)
PERFORMANCE TIMES MON - SAT 7PM (Starts in the bar) TICKETS £48.50 (inc fees) £46 Groups of 6 or more (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / MAY
THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS
Frankenstein
(Delayed Live Screening) A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, it inspires Liam Scarlett to explore the very depths of human nature and our need to find acceptance and a place in the world. Age 10+ TICKETS £16/£13 CONC (inc fees)
COMEDY STORE MANAGEMENT PRESENTS
Tom Stade
WED 25 MAY, 8PM • MAIN HOUSE Candid and alluring, join Tom as he ruminates on life’s oddities and revels in his own perpetual shortcomings. Expect the brand new show customary Stade flair; uncompromising humour, insatiable mischief and heaps of inspired improvisation.
FAB PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
The Cavern Beatles TUE 24 MAY, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Join the Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon. Replicating, in both sight and sound, the excitement and energy from Beatlemania to the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper. TICKETS £19 (inc fees)
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“UNMISSABLE”
Edinburgh Evening News
PERFORMANCE TIMES WED 8PM TICKETS £18 (inc fees) DISCOUNTED TICKETS £16 CONC (inc fees)
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SUN 22 MAY, 2PM • MAIN HOUSE
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DISCOVER ARTS PRESENTS
Teatro Alla Scala: The Temple of Wonders TUE 31 MAY, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE See the story of one of the world’s most exclusive music and performing arts venues. The story is beautifully brought to life on the big screen through statements and commentary from musicians and experts alike. TICKETS £11 (inc fees)
BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENTS
Pinocchio
WED 1 JUN, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE Join Ballet Theatre UK as we tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine with but only one wish…to become a real boy. Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale yet proves to all that dreams really do come true. SWEENEY ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS
T-Rextasy
FRI 3 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE T-Rextasy have been described as, ‘the closest you’re ever going to get to the real thing’ - Bill Legend. If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! TICKETS £19.50 (inc fees)
PERFORMANCE TIMES WED 7PM TICKETS £18.50 (inc fees) DISCOUNTED TICKETS £13 UNDER 16S (inc fees)
THURS 2 JUN, 2.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
THURS 2 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film. Introduced by our Singalonga Princesses who will guide you through this interactive screening by showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves. Watch as we bring the film to life and help you experience this movie in a whole new light. So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-a FROZEN where YOU the audience are the stars. Age recommendation 5+
From the Producers of the smash hit Sing-aLong-a Sound of Music. This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is “The one that you want”. The host will lead a vocal warm up judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your magic moments fun packs it couldn’t be easier or more fun! Age guidance 15+
TICKETS £16 (inc fees)
TICKETS £16 (inc fees)
DISCOUNTED TICKETS £11 CHILD (inc fees) £39 FAMILY OF 3 (inc fees) £50 FAMILY OF 4 (inc fees)
DISCOUNTED TICKETS £11 CHILD
Sing-a-long-a Frozen
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Sing-a-long-a Grease
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SUMMER 2016 / MAY
SINGA LONGA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
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SINGA LONGA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
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Key Comedy Night: Tom Wrigglesworth FRI 3 JUN, 7.45PM • STUDIO Join Sony Award-winner, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Chortle & Time Out Awardwinner and Star of Radio 4 and BBC 2, Tom Wrigglesworth as he makes his Key debut. TICKETS £10 IN ADVANCE (inc fees) £12 ON THE DOOR (inc fees)
JOHN BODDY AGENCY PRESENTS
The Big Chris Barber Band SAT 4 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE 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’! The Big Chris Barber Band combine all these ingredients into an exciting, and often moving, evening of world-class jazz.
RSC LIVE PRESENTS
Hamlet (Live Screening) WED 8 JUN, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Hamlet is as relevant today as when it was written, as it confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world. TICKETS £16/£13.50 CONC (inc fees)
PERFORMANCE TIMES SAT 7.30PM TICKETS £21 (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / JUNE JAMIE WILSON, GAVIN KALIN PRODUCTIONS AND PAUL ELLIOTT PRESENTS THE WATERMILL THEATRE PRODUCTION OF
Tell Me on a Sunday
TUE 7 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger steps into this iconic musical, featuring a wonderful original score including the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me On A Sunday.
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‘A great show. One of the best I’ve seen’ Whatsonstage
PERFORMANCE TIMES TUE 7.30PM TICKETS £30 (inc fees)
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The Manfreds THURS 9 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE There she was just a walkin’ down the street, singing Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do! One of the most popular, and instantly recognisable, songs of the ‘60’s and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts. TICKETS £21 (inc fees)
AMBREEN RAZIA WITH BLACK THEATRE LIVE PRESENT
The Diary of A Hounslow Girl FRI 10 & SAT 11 JUN, 7.45PM • STUDIO A funny, bold & provocative coming of age tale. First there was Bridget Jones Diary, then Legally Blonde, and now there is The Diary of a Hounslow Girl, geared up to take on the world. A comic story of dreams, aspirations and coming of age. The Diary of a Hounslow Girl is told through the eyes of a 16 year old British Muslim Girl growing up in West London.
From traditional Pakistani weddings to fights on the night bus this is a funny, bold, provocative play highlighting the challenges of being brought up as a young woman in a traditional Muslim family alongside the temptations and influences growing up in and around London.
Richard Herring Happy Now? FRI 10 JUN, 8PM • MAIN HOUSE After years of drifting aimlessly and alone, Richard Herring is now settled down with a wife and a tiny baby. Is he finally happy now? Or does responsibility for the lives of others come with its own terrors? TICKETS £15/£13 CONC (inc fees)
PERFORMANCE TIMES FRI & SAT 7.45PM TICKETS £11 (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / JUNE
And Finally… Phil Collins Now in their eighth year together this truly amazing eleven piece band which includes the ‘And Finally Horns’ faithfully re-create all the classic hits from the Phil Collins and Genesis timeless back catalogue. TICKETS £18 (inc fees)
17 BRS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED PRESENTS
Jive Talkin’
THURS 16 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Jive Talkin' presents the story of the Bee Gees live on stage featuring stunningly convincing vocals, the three leading men create a truly emotional musical journey. Career highs include starring in London's West End, numerous worldwide TV appearances and performing live with the Bee Gees themselves! The Bee Gees Greatest Hits are brought incredibly back to life and features a stunning acoustic medley of some of the Bee Gees earlier hits. The uncanny voices of the three lead singers create a truly emotional musical journey in this amazing concert!
ARACALADANZA IN ASSOCIATION WITH MOKO DANCE PRESENTS
Vuelos
MON 13 JUN, 1.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Vuelos inspires a sense of wonder in everyone who sees it, and encourages us all to allow our imaginations to take flight and make extraordinary things happen. This is a delight to be shared by anyone who has ever dared to dream. TICKETS £8/£6 CONC (inc fees)
PERFORMANCE TIMES THURS 7.30PM TICKETS £21 (inc fees) DISCOUNTED TICKETS £19.50 CONC (inc fees)
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SAT 11 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
SUMMER 2016 / CALENDAR
Calendar APRIL
7.30PM
4
Wed 13 The Wedding Singer
7.30PM
4
Thur 14 The Wedding Singer
7.30PM
4
Fri 15
The Wedding Singer
7.30PM
4
The Wedding Singer
2.30PM 7.30PM
4
1.30PM
4
Wed 20 The Mozart Project live
7.30PM
4
Fri 22
Counterfeit Stones
7.30PM
5
Sat 23
Roy Orbison and the Travelling Willburys
7.30PM
5
3PM
26
Tue 12
Sat 16
The Wedding Singer
Sun 17 Giselle (Delayed Live Screening) Sun 17 Ruby Turner - SOLD OUT
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Sun 24 Glasshouse Acoustic
An Audience With Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe - SOLD OUT
Wed 27 Stones in His Pockets
7.30PM
5
7.30PM
5
Thur 28 Joe Lycett - SOLD OUT Sat 30
Pasadena Roof Orchestra
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MAY
Sun 1
Lucia di Lammermoor (Delayed Live Screening)
2PM
6
Wed 4
Legally Blonde
7.30PM
6
Thur 5
Legally Blonde
7.30PM
6
Fri 6
Legally Blonde
7.30PM
6
Fri 6
Key Comedy Night: Zoe Lyons
7.45PM
6
Sat 7
Legally Blonde
2.30PM 7.30PM
6
Tue 10
With a Little Bit of Luck
7.45PM
7
Wed 11 A Night of Dirty Dancing
7.30PM
7
Thur 12 Puckoon
7.30PM
8
Fri13
The Rubettes
7.30PM
8
Sat 14
Paul Sinha
8PM
9
Mon 16 Faulty Towers
7.30PM
10
Tue 17
Faulty Towers
7.30PM
10
Wed 18 Faulty Towers
7.30PM
10
Wed 18 Flare Path
7.45PM
9
Thur 19 Faulty Towers
7.30PM
10
Thur 19 Flare Path
7.45PM
9
Sun 15 Mister Maker - SOLD OUT
Sun 24 Talon - Best of Eagles - SOLD OUT Tues 26
SUMMER SEASON APRIL - AUGUST
Fri 20
Faulty Towers
7.30PM
10
Fri 20
Flare Path
7.45PM
9
Sat 21
Faulty Towers
7.30PM
10
Sat 21
Flare Path
2.30PM 7.45PM
9
Sun 22
Frankenstein (Delayed Live Screening)
2PM
11
Tues 24 The Cavern Beatles
7.30PM
11
Wed 25 Tom Stade
8PM
11
Sun 29 Glasshouse Acoustic
3PM
26
Tue 31
7PM
12
Teatro Alla Scala
FAMILY DRAMA COMEDY VARIETY SPOKEN WORD
Wed 1
Pinocchio
7PM
12
Fri 1
Little Mix Experience
6PM
24
Thur 2
Sing-a-long-a Frozen
2.30PM
13
Sat 2
Are You Experienced?
7.30PM
24
Thur 2
Sing-a-long-a Grease
7.30PM
13
Sun 3
Werther (Delayed Live Screening) 2PM
25
Fri 3
T-Rextasy
7.30PM
12
Mon 4
Zombies in Tha Hood
7.30PM
25
Fri 3
Key Comedy Night: Tom Wrigglesworth
7.45PM
14
Tue 5
Zombies in Tha Hood
7.30PM
25
Sat 4
The Big Chris Barber Band
7.30PM
14
Wed 6
St Peters and the Papal Basilica of Rome
7PM
25
Tue 7
Tell Me On a Sunday
7.30PM
15
Wed 8
Hamlet (Live Screening)
7PM
14
Thur 7
Romeo and Juliet (Live Screening)
7PM
25
Thur 9
The Manfreds
7.30PM
16
Thur 7
Pram Kicker
7.45PM
26
Fri 10
Diary of a Hounslow Girl
7.45PM
16
Fri 8
City Academy of Ballet
7.30PM
26
Fri 10
Richard Herring - Happy Now
8PM
16
Fri 8
7.45PM
Sat 11
And Finally…Phil Collins
7.30PM
17
Edinburgh Previews Pete Firman and Abandoman City Academy of Ballet
7.30PM
26
Diary of a Hounslow Girl
7.45PM
16
Sat 9
Sat 11
3PM
26
Mon 13 Vuelos
1.30PM
17
Thur 16 Jive Talkin'
7.30PM
17
7.45PM
27
Fri 17
Clare Teal and Her Trio
7.30PM
20
Sat 18
Amazing Grace
7.30PM
21
Sun 19 Glasshouse Acoustic
3PM
26
Tue 21
7.30PM
21
Wed 22 Leonardo Da Vinci
7PM
21
Thur 23 Sara Pascoe
8PM
22
Sat 25
6PM
22
Sun 26 Merrie England
7.30PM
22
Wed 29 Rhythm of the Dance
2.30PM 7.30PM
23
Thur 30 Frankie's Guys
7.30PM
23
PRC Production
TGS - Multiplex
Sun 10 Glass Acoustic Fri 22
Edinburgh Previews Max & Ivan and Lloyd Langford
27
AUGUST Wed 24 Little Shop of Horrors
7.30PM
28
Thur 25 Little Shop of Horrors
7.30PM
28
Fri 26
Little Shop of Horrors
7.30PM
28
Little Shop of Horrors
2.30PM 7.30PM
28
Sat 27
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SUMMER 2016 / CALENDAR
JULY
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JUNE
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JOHN BODDY AGENCY PRESENTS
Clare Teal and Her Trio FRI 17 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Award-winning singer and Radio 2 presenter, Clare Teal, appears at the Key accompanied by piano, bass and drums for a very special and intimate concert, for one night only. From swing to sublime ballads, Clare’s concerts are renowned across the country for their fabulous arrangements interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling - guaranteeing the audience something personal and very special. As one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of song and much love performers, Clare and her Trio promise a sparkling night of inspired music and unbridled entertainment, performed by the very best.
‘She’s a triple treat’ Michael Bublé
‘A sensation in the world of jazz’ Mail on Sunday
PERFORMANCE TIMES FRI 7.30PM TICKETS £23 (inc fees)
SALTMINE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
John Newton - Amazing Grace
SAT 18 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Press-ganged into the navy at nineteen, flogged for desertion miles away from the girl he loves, John Newton feels he has nothing to live for. Making his way into the harsh world of the eighteenth century transatlantic slave trade, he climbs up through the ranks to slave ship captain. He is a man without hope, making enemies of all he meets. Then one stormy night, with his ship going down, he faces certain death… and nothing is the same again. This is a powerfully moving story of slavery, freedom and the remarkable power of love and grace to transform a life.
TUE 21 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE From Ballet to Hip Hop, Contemporary to Tap, come and watch these talented young dancers as they burn up the stage. Featuring devised and choreographed work from the students and a performance from the award winning street-dance crew, The Contenders. TICKETS £10/£8 CONC
DISCOVER ARTS PRESENTS
PERFORMANCE TIMES SAT 7.30PM TICKETS £13 (inc fees) DISCOUNTED TICKETS £11 CONC (inc fees) BUY 10 TICKETS GET 1 FREE
Leonardo Da Vinci The Genius In Milan WED 22 JUN, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE The second in the series of Discover Arts films explores Da Vinci’s work as never seen before. Some of the world’s leading experts on Leonardo tell a story that could open new perspectives on the great man. TICKETS £11 (inc fees)
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PRC Production
SUMMER 2016 / JUNE
TGS - Multiplex
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MICK PERRIN WORLDWIDE PRESENTS
Sara Pascoe
THUR 23 JUN, 8PM • MAIN HOUSE Sara Pascoe is a human animal, and so are you. The show is a mixture of completely true stories about Tony Blair, Oedipus Rex and the wildlife of Lewisham, plus a load of stories that don’t sound true at all about Jason Donovan, Henry the Hoover and when God took over the tannoy in Sainsbury’s.
SAT 25 JUN, 6PM • MAIN HOUSE This year's show is a feast for those of you that love the World of the Silver Screen. With a cast ranging from 2 to 20 years old, the fun is guaranteed!!! From classics such as Singing in the Rain, to more modern choices such as Step Up! TICKETS £14 (inc fees)
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“…a lively and super-entertaining tour of the inside of her inquiring mind” The Guardian
PERFORMANCE TIMES THUR 8PM TICKETS £13 (inc fees)
PETERBOROUGH OPERA PRESENTS
Merrie England
SUN 26 JUN, 7.30PM • STUDIO Peterborough Opera present the classic English comedy of misunderstanding, misidentify and mistakes. It concerns love and rivalries in the Court of Queen Elizabeth I and contains patriotic songs such as "O Peaceful England". TICKETS £12/£8 CHILD/£11 GROUPS OF 10+
SUMMER 2016 / JUNE ARTISTES INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
WED 29 JUN, 2.30PM & 7.30PM MAIN HOUSE
THUR 30 JUN, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
Rhythm of the Dance
This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient. The show features a live band, three tenors & some 22 dancers. Be sure to experience Rhythm of the Dance when it performs in at the Key. You'll be very glad you did! 4.5 million fans can't be wrong!!
Frankie’s Guys
Putting their own charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as, 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Walk Like A Man', ‘Sherry’ & 'Oh What A Night', the boys take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remind you exactly why ‘The Four Seasons’ sold over 100 million records and earned themselves a place in the prestigious 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation and amazing live vocals, it’s clear to see why ’Frankie's Guys’ are receiving standing ovations up and down the country.
PERFORMANCE TIMES WED 2.30PM & 7.30PM
PERFORMANCE TIMES THUR 7.30PM
TICKETS £25 (inc fees)
TICKETS £21 (inc fees)
DISCOUNTED TICKETS £23 CONC (inc fees)
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23 NEW BIRTH THEATRE PRESENTS
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SWEENEY ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS
The Little Mix Experience SWEENEY ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS
FRI 1 JUL, 6PM • MAIN HOUSE If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports you’re sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience! Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest Girl-Bands. With breath taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages!
Featuring songs such as ‘DNA,’ ‘Wings,’ ‘Salute,’ ‘Black Magic,’ ‘Love Me Like You,’ ‘Secret Love Song’ and many, many more.
Are You Experienced SAT 2 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE Are You Experienced? are the world’s finest tribute to Jimi Hendrix, the greatest legendary rock guitarist the world has ever seen. The guitar work is note-perfect and beautifully fluent. The voice IS Hendrix, and the persona of the man himself is on the stage, performed by John Campbell who bears a striking physical resemblance to Jimi.
PERFORMANCE TIMES FRI 6PM
PERFORMANCE TIMES SAT 7.30PM
TICKETS £13 (inc fees)
TICKETS £19.50 (inc fees)
(Delayed Live Screening)
St Peters and the Papal Basilica of Rome
SUN 3 JUL, 2PM • MAIN HOUSE
WED 6 JUL, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE
Massenet’s opera tells the story of the poet Werther’s hopeless love for Charlotte, who is committed to another man. The music, passion and emotional fervour leave little wonder that Werther is often considered to be the composer’s finest work. TICKETS £15/£13 CONC (inc fees)
Experience new footage of St. Peter's Basilica and the works of art enshrined within them to the big screen. Be guided through the story of the basilicas, their evolution over the centuries and their most famous works of art.
Zombies in Tha’ Hood
TICKETS £11 (inc fees)
KENNETH BRANAGH THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
Romeo and Juliet (Live Screening)
MON 4 - TUE 5 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
THUR 7 JUL, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE
This British, indie, comedy film has filmed in the city of Peterborough. GG Tripple, a wannabe Gangster, and his whack crew are left to save the hood from flesh eating, gold wearing aluminous haired Zombies. Age 15+
Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of Cinderella, Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet and Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio.
TICKETS £30/£50 VIP (inc fees)
TICKETS £16/£13.50 CONC (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / JULY
Werther
DISCOVER ARTS PRESENTS
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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS
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OLD TRUNK THEATRE COMPANY
Pram Kicker
THUR 7 JUL, 7.45PM • STUDIO Pramkicker is a raucous poke at how society treats women who choose to remain childfree, and a tender look at how to decide before your biological clock tolls for thee. TICKETS £11 (inc fees)
Glasshouse Acoustic SELECTED SUNDAYS, 3PM • RIVERSIDE 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-andcoming acts as well as more established artists. Acts will be advertised on our website.
City Academy of Ballet FRI 8 - SAT 9 JUL, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE This year’s performance takes their inspiration from the world of movies, musicals and ballets. From Cats to Swan Lake followed by the awards ceremony of successful pupils. TICKETS £12 (inc fees)
PERFORMANCE TIMES SUN 24 APRIL 3PM SUN 29 MAY 3PM SUN 19 JUNE 3PM SUN 10 JULY 3PM TICKETS FREE
No booking necessary
Edinburgh Previews
Don't miss our annual Edinburgh Preview Special's, featuring two acts road testing their material before trekking up north to the Edinburgh Fringe... Catch them here first!
TICKETS £10 (inc fees) DISCOUNTED TICKETS £8 CONC (inc fees)
SUMMER 2016 / JULY
Strictly age 16+
Pete Firman - Trix FRI 8 JUL, 7.45PM • STUDIO Millican Television Programme and BBC1's The John Bishop Show. Expect Pete's trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic.
"The new poster-boy for British comedy magic" Telegraph
Max and Ivan FRI 22 JUL, 7.45PM • STUDIO The award-winning sketch comedy duo Max and Ivan have globe-trotted their way to critical acclaim, they have written their own Radio 4 sitcom (The Casebook of Max and Ivan), and have appeared on the BBC’s hit comedy W1A
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Abandoman FRI 8 JUL, 7.45PM • STUDIO
"Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile." Chortle.co.uk
Lloyd Langford - Rascal FRI 22 JUL, 7.45PM • STUDIO
As seen on Q.I. (BBC2) and as heard on The Unbelievable Truth (BBC Radio 4).
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It’s that time of year again where the talented A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes youth of KYT step onto the Key Theatre stage an overnight sensation when hediscovers an and produces the summer’s must-see musical. exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon Audrey II grows into an ill-tempered, This year they take on the delectable sci-fi horror foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its promising to be a fun-packed ‘horror fest’ for all growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an the family! alien creature poised for global domination what could possibly go wrong?!
Summer Musical 2015 WED 24 - SAT 27 AUG
PERFORMANCE TIMES NIGHTLY 7.30PM / PLUS 2.30PM SAT MATINÉE TICKETS £17/ £14 OVER 60S & KYT MEMBER STUDENT £50 FAMILY (inc fees)
After the massive sell-out success of last year’s event, Summer School returns for 2016.
SUMMER 2016 / SUMMER SCHOOL
KYT SUMMER SCHOOL IS BACK!
Summer School is just £160 per week plus discounts if you send more than one child or attend for both weeks.
KYT Summer School is the biggest and best around so 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 the Key’s main auditorium to a packed out audience of family and friends.
Summer school will once again take place at the Key Theatre on…
To book your place email Kindred at: kytkindreddrama@gmail.com or contact the Key Theatre Box Office on 01733 207239 and someone from Kindred will then contact you.
It really is the experience of a lifetime and once absolutely not to be missed!
WEEK 1: MON 1 – SAT 6 AUG WEEK 2: MON 8 – SAT 13 AUG
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PETERBOROUGH'S ORIGINAL & BEST, TRADITIONAL FAMILY PANTOMIME
THE KE Y T H E AT RE PR E SE N TS
Whatever you do, don’t miss this year’s
purr-fect family pantomime 1st December 2016 - 8th January 2017 With everything you expect from a Key Theatre Pantomime, we return with an all singing, all dancing month of music, madness! This is the story of Dick Whittington - the poor boy who finds fame and fortune with his feline friend. Adventure and excitement are always a major part of panto at the Key together with an abundance of slapstick, humour, music and spectacle and this story has it all.
WRITTEN BY BRAD FITT WITH ADDITIONAL MATERIAL BY SIMON EGERTON DIRECTED BY SIMON EGERTON • MUSIC & LYRICS BY SIMON EGERTON
SUMMER 2016 / RIVERSIDE BAR
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 AUTUMN 2016
TO THE KEY THEATRE AUTUMN SEASON
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The Boy with Tape on His Face
TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS
Si Cranstoun Good Rockin Tonight
FRI 16 SEP, 8PM •MAIN HOUSE
SAT 17 SEP, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
The show the world can't stop talking about. This is stand-up comedy with no talking, drama with no acting and punch lines with no words.
A fantastic night of great music from the King of the Vintage scene with his pure blend northern soul, Motown, vintage pop and rock n roll.
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“Endlessly inventive, hysterically funny.”
“Wow !! How good is Si Cranstoun!!”
PERFORMANCE TIMES FRI 8PM
PERFORMANCE TIMES SAT 7.30PM
TICKETS £17 (inc fees)
TICKETS £19 (inc fees)
Time Out
DISCOUNTED TICKETS £15 CONC (inc fees)
Chris Evans Radio 2 Breakfast show
SUN 25 SEP, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
WED 12 OCT, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE
A celebration of the coolest crooners. The hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Andy Williams and many more...
Following tow years of sell-outs we welcome back the show like no other show performed by exotic "show girls" like no other girls.
TICKETS £19 (inc fees)
TICKETS £23.50/£22 CONC (inc fees)
IMPATIENT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
RUMPUS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
THUR 6 OCT, 8PM • MAIN HOUSE
TUE 1 - WED 2 NOV, 7.30PM • MAIN HOUSE (PLUS 2.30PM WED MATINEE)
The Kings of Cool with Matt Ford
Mark Watson I'm Not Here
A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age and search for meaning in our lives. Age guidance 14+ TICKETS £18 (inc fees)
The Lady Boys of Bangkok - Forever Yours
Raffles - The Mystery of the Murdered Theif Rumpus Theatre returns with another fantastic, sparkling whodunit based on the thrilling classics by E W Hornung! TICKETS £17.50/£15 CONC (inc fees)
AUTUMN 2016
THE ARTS EXCHANGE PRESENTS
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TERRY DASH MUSIC PRESENTS
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BOOKING INFORMATION OPENING HOURS
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. 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.
ACCESS
Infra-red induction loop hearing systems are available from box office. 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. 15 Essential carers attending with a disabled patron will receive a free ticket. Proof may be required. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.
A limited number of booster seats are available. Customers may bring their own booster cushions/ seats with permission of the duty manager.
If you require assistance during your visit to the Key Theatre please advise box office in advance or on the day.
GIFT VOUCHERS
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
The Key Theatre offers gift vouchers which can be used in part or full payment for tickets. Ask the box office for more details.
• Automatic doors • Accessible toilets • Lift to first floor and studio
LOCATION
VIVACITY KEY THEATRE
The perfect present for anyone who loves the theatre!
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.
• Disabled on street parking adjacent to the theatre
Embankment Road, Peterborough, PE1 1EF key.theatre@vivacity-peterborough.com 01733 207 239 vivacity-peterborough.com
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. 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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BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENTS
Pinocchio WED 1 JUN, 7PM • MAIN HOUSE
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