Regent Theatre & Corn Exchange October 2018 - February 2019

Regent theatRe & CoRn exChange IPSWICH

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aLSo NoW booKING for 2019 Mike McClean Russell Kane

anthem: the Ultimate Queen Concert Show

here Come the girls

Bing Live

Zog

Remembering the Movies

trust Fast health with Dr Michael Mosley

Stewart Francis

the Bootleg Beatles in Concert

the elvis World tour

an evening with the hairy Bikers

an evening with Katherine Jenkins

girl Power: the Spice girls experience

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Rhod gilbert

Collabro

Burn the Floor

the Story of guitar heroes Julian Clary

Ian Waite & Vincent Simone: the Ballroom Boys

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Selladoor Family and Hartshorn – Hook Productions in association with Libby Brodie, Stephen McGill Productions and Rigmarole Productions/Rachel Kraftman Productions, production of

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please keep all text within dotted border Kevin Del Aguila George Noriega & Joel Someillan Based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited

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Music & Lyrics by

Join Alex (X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.

This smash hit musical features favourite crack-a-lackin’ Clear space (can all beofayour plain colour) friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo show description and journey booking infomadcap world of and findfor themselves on an unexpected to the King Julien’s Madagascar.

This brand new musical from Dreamworks (Shrek The Musical) will leave audiences with no choice but to ‘move it, move it’!

supply show description TuEsdayPlease 16 To saTurday 20 ocTobEr up to 120 words

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Tuesday-saturday 7pm, Thursday & saturday 2pm reGeNt tHeatre tickets from £15 concessionary, family and group discounts available

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FAME THE MUSICAL Conceived and Developed by

DAVID DE SILVA

Book by JOSE FERNANDEZ Lyrics by JACQUES LEVY Music by STEVE MARGOSHES

Title Song FAME written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited

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Director/Choreographer

Nick Winston

KEITH JACK

AS NICK PIAZZA

JORGIE PORTER AS IRIS KELLY

MICA PARIS

AS MISS SHERMAN

the definitive 30th anniversary tour of Fame The Musical starring Keith Jack (any Dream Will Do, Joseph and the amazing technicolour Dreamcoat), Mica Paris (Love Me tender, Chicago, Mama I Want to Sing) and Jorgie Porter (hollyoaks, Dancing on Ice).

Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame the Musical is the international smash hit following the lives of students at new York’s high School For the Performing arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows and the ultimate elation of life. this bittersweet but uplifting triumph of a show explores the issues that confront many young people today.

Featuring the oscar-winning title song and a cast of outstanding dancers, singers, musicians and actors as they transform from star struck pupils to superstars. Fame the Musical will indeed live forever.

moNday 29 ocTobEr To saTurday 3 NoVEmbEr monday-saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday & saturday 2.30pm reGeNt tHeatre tickets from £15. concessionary and group discounts available Fame - The Musical is suitable for ages 12+ due to sex, drugs, mental health references and mild swearing.

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Mirror, mirror on the wall ... What’s the greatest panto of them all?

Welcome to the most magical pantomime - where poor snow White is doomed to live uN-happily ever after ... with her horrid stepmother the Wicked queen.

From the same team behind previous hilarious Ipswich pantos Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Jack & the Beanstalk, the Ipswich Regent theatre have teamed up again with enchanted entertainment to bring you the region's biggest Christmas show!

In a true ‘rags to riches’ story Snow White manages, with the help of her madcap friend Muddles the Jester, to meet a handsome Prince and make all her dreams come true. a pantomime full of excitement, including a good Fairy, a Magic Mirror and the craziest Seven Dwarfs you've ever seen!

Join in the festive fun as the Ipswich Regent theatre and enchanted entertainment bring the world’s best known, most loved pantomime to life. a show bursting with great songs, fantastic dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a tremendous treat for all the family, you won't want to miss. heigh ho ... heigh ho ... It's off to panto we go! reGeNt tHeatre tickets start from £13 Concessions: £2 off the top 2 prices (excluding Boxes) Family tickets: top price £73, second price £63, groups: Buy 10 get 1 free!

Schools offer: 1 Free teacher per ten students (Monday 17th December only) Relaxed performance: thursday 27th December, 12pm. Please call the Box office for more information

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HHHHH ‘TAKE THAT’S SENSATIONAL NEW MUSICAL’ THE SUN

David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers + Take That Present

HHHHH ‘IT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH,

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‘AN UTTER JOY’ Daily Mail

CRY AND SING YOUR HEART OUT’ Manchester Evening News

HHHHH ‘ACHINGLY FUNNY YET HEARTBREAKING IN EQUAL MEASURE’ Daily Mirror

BECAUSE YOU NEVER FORGET BEING SIXTEEN remember when your biggest dilemma was deciding which pop star you’re going to marry?

It’s 1993 and for five 16 year old girls, the band is eVeRYthIng. Join us on this emotional rollercoaster as this group of girls, who were once inseparable, reunite after 25 years apart and try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting the boyband whose music became the soundtrack to their lives.

But a lot can happen in 25 years and as the friends look back at who they once were, they realise that life didn’t turn out how any of them had planned…

Featuring the music of take that, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, whose songs include never Forget, Back For good, a Million Love Songs, greatest Day, the Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine and Rule the World, don’t miss your chance to see this breathtaking brand new production direct from London’s West end.

TuEsday 12 - saTurday 16 fEbruary Tuesday-saturday 7.30pm (excluding friday), Wednesday & saturday 2.30pm friday 5pm, 8.30pm reGeNt tHeatre tuesday-thursday: Prices from £15. friday & Saturday: Prices from £18.50 Group discounts and concessions available.

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daVE GormaN

ross NoblE: El hablador

Thursday 25 october 8pm

Wednesday 14 November 8pm

reGeNt tHeatre £30.50

Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave tV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as are you Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show, With Great PowerPoint comes Great responsibilityPoint.

Due to high demand, an extra show has been added for Wednesday 6 february.

reGeNt tHeatre £28

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ross Noble returns to dance around the stage spinning out all the nonsense in his head into a hilarious stand up show. at some point, he may wander into a shadowy part of the stage and look a bit shadowy. book now to see the one they call el Hablador* *ross is the only one that calls himself el Hablador.

daVid o’dohErTy: you haVE To lauGh

rich hall’s hoEdoWN

friday 16 November 8pm

sunday 25 November 8pm

corN eXcHaNGe £21

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unhook your mindbras. David o’Doherty is back on tour with a brand new show made up of talking and songs played on a crappy keyboard from 1986. as seen on bbc2’s Live at the apollo and channel 4’s 8 out of 10 cats Does countdown.

corN eXcHaNGe £19

rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. there has never been a better time to be an american comedian in the uK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever.

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dylaN moraN

jasoN maNford: muddlE class

Thursday 29 November 8pm

Wednesday 5 december 7.30pm

corN eXcHaNGe £27.50

bafta and Perrier award winning comedian Dylan Moran embarks on his brand new tour - Dr cosmos. Moran will offer his unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life, all served with poetical panache from one of the finest comedians of his generation.

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reGeNt tHeatre £30

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Nish kumar: iT’s iN your

He’s back! He’s been busy since his last smash-hit show but this nationally-acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit! featuring new material about growing up ‘working class’ then finding part of him has become ‘middle class’ - causing much confusion! Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed!

NaTurE To dEsTroy yoursElVEs

jim daVidsoN: ThE pEoplE fiGhT back

saturday 26 january 7.30pm

sunday 27 january 7.30pm

reGeNt tHeatre £25

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Double edinburgh comedy award Nominee Nish Kumar is taking his brand new show on a national tour of the uK! the title is a quote from terminator 2. there will be jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for selfdestruction, and if this will lead to the end of days.

Good fun stuff.

reGeNt tHeatre £25.50

are you fed up with this Pc world we now find ourselves in?

Well, come and see Jim’s brand new and outrageous show. enough is enough, it’s time to fight back!

“Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel ... the audience could have stayed all night” the express

16+

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abba rEuNioN

siXTiEs Gold

saturday 6 october 7.30pm

sunday 7 october 7.30pm

reGeNt tHeatre £25

created by director, producer and choreographer of award-winning abbaMaNIa musical, starring the original 'frida' from the London West end cast!

Superbly accurate harmony vocals, keyboards and guitar combine with stunning replica costumes and excellent authentic choreography for the best night out you’ll have this year.

reGeNt tHeatre

following last year’s sold out show; don’t miss this chance to see six acts whose 50 hit records defined the music of a generation. an evening to be remembered and a must for all fans of the Swinging Sixties.

£38

ThE Elo EXpEriENcE

sTEVE hackETT: GENEsis rEVisiTEd

Tuesday 9 october 7.30pm

Wednesday 10 october 7.30pm

reGeNt tHeatre £25

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the eLo experience are the world's foremost tribute to the electric Light orchestra.

With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

reGeNt tHeatre £37-£42

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following last year’s sell-out Genesis revisited tour, prog icon and former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett, announces an 8-date uK tour in october. treating fans to many favourite Genesis and Hackett numbers, this time Steve and his band will be accompanied by a 41-piece orchestra.

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lET’s haNG oN!

lEVEl 42: ETErNiTy

Thursday 11 october 7.30pm

friday 12 october doors 7pm

reGeNt tHeatre £22-£25

the first and longest-running tribute to frankie Valli & the four Seasons celebrates 10 years at the top. Join four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks performing Grease, Stay, December 1963 (oh What a Night!), Sherry, beggin’, can’t take My eyes off you, Working My Way back to you, Walk Like a Man, big Girls Don’t cry and Let’s Hang on.

reGeNt tHeatre £32.50-£38

Hitmakers Level 42 bring their eternity tour to the Ipswich regent theatre.

Mark King, front man and bassist, said: “We can’t wait to get on the road again, it’s always such a hoot, and our fans are always a joy to play to.”

Get ready for a night packed with best material, new tracks and maybe a few deeper cuts too!

WolsEy orchEsTra: ocTobEr coNcErT

rip iT up ThE 60s

saturday 13 october 7.30pm

Tuesday 23 october 7.30pm

corN eXcHaNGe £15 child/ft student £3

Join the Wolsey orchestra for an evening of orchestral music with a distinctly russian flavour. conductor: William Carslake Leader: Nick Reynolds Soloist: Rosemary Hinton Sibelius: Finlandia Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No 2 in G minor tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 in B minor, "Pathétique"

reGeNt tHeatre £25.50£40.50 £103 Meet & Greet

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Starring Harry Judd, aston Merrygold and Louis Smith. following the smash hit success of rip It up Dancing through the 50s last year, rip It up brings the fabulous soundtrack of the 1960s to life in an explosion of song and dance! backed by the exceptional rip It up live band and a stunning supporting cast of singers and dancers.

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rick WakEmaN: piaNo odyssEy Tour

jools hollaNd aNd his rhyThm & bluEs orchEsTra

friday 26 october 8pm

saturday 27 october 7.30pm

corN eXcHaNGe £31.50-£37

the 2018 concerts will be based on a selection of tracks from both Piano odyssey (album out 12th october) and Piano Portraits, showcasing music that has a special connection with rick’s own personal musical journey. all accompanied by his hilarious memories and anecdotes about the tunes, plus a few musical surprises.

reGeNt tHeatre £32.50-£44

With a tremendous collection of compositions and boogie-woogie classics Jools’ annual uK tour is an unforgettable night out.

Performing with Jools will be the supremely talented vocalists ruby turner and Louise Marshall as well as original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis on drums with the rhythm & blues orchestra.

Special guest is Marc almond.

ToTally TiNa

WW1 cENTENary

Thursday 8 November 7.30pm

Thursday 8 November 7pm

reGeNt tHeatre £20.50£22.50

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the uK’s official No 1 tina turner tribute for six years running! the cast captures the spectacle of tina’s live concerts with energetic dance routines, flamboyant costumes and unique twists.

Songs include I can’t Stand the rain and I Don’t Wanna Lose you, alongside classics like Simply the best and Nutbush city Limits.

corN eXcHaNGe £8.50

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Join Ipswich primary schools to celebrate the armistice and commemorate the fallen of WW1.

Performances with a massed choir finale featuring ‘remember’ by emily barden, wartime medley and a specially written piece inspired by John Mccrae’s haunting words ‘In flanders fields’.

In aid of Help for Heroes & the royal british Legion.

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ThE ausTraliaN piNk floyd

oNly oNE dirEcTioN

friday 9 November 7.30pm

friday 9 November 7pm

reGeNt tHeatre £33-£43

the celebration of 30 years of performing the glorious music of Pink floyd, the australian Pink floyd Show will present a tour entitled time, one of the best known songs from the iconic album Dark Side of the Moon during which they will perform music from all periods of floyd’s career.

corN eXcHaNGe £16.50

east anglia’s children’s Hospices (eacH) presents an evening with only one Direction, the World’s No. 1 tribute act.

With the World’s No. 1 boyband on hiatus, this is your chance to witness the amazing music of 1D live. all proceeds will go towards the vital work of eacH.

ThE dualErs

ThE ElVis yEars

saturday 10 November 7.30pm

sunday 11 November 7.30pm

corN eXcHaNGe £16.50

the Dualers are a nine piece Ska & reggae band from South east London. they first hit the headlines when the single Kiss on the Lips stormed into the uK top 30 despite no industry backing.

With a number of album releases, several top 40 chart singles and a large worldwide fan base behind them, their success has continued.

reGeNt tHeatre £26

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Spanning over three decades of hits, this is an unforgettable journey through the life and times of elvis Presley.

With all the classics from legendary Sun hits to majestic Vegas performances including Suspicious Minds, Jailhouse rock, Viva Las Vegas, and many more delivering a real taste of the King!

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maXimum r & b WiTh ThE maNfrEds

you WiN aGaiN

Tuesday 13 November 7.30pm

Thursday 15 November 7.30pm

reGeNt tHeatre £32.50£34.50

Join the Manfreds and Georgie fame for fabulous r&b nostalgia, and some of the greatest hits ever written! With an all-star line-up of originals Paul Jones, Mike D’abo, Mike Hugg and tom McGuinness with rob townsend, Marcus cliffe and Simon currie recreating many of their greatest hits as part of Manfred Mann and as successful individual artists.

reGeNt tHeatre £27 £1.50 off conc buy 10, get 1 free

Direct from London’s West end, you Win again - celebrating the Music of the bee Gees.

Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including Night fever, Stayin’ alive, How Deep is your Love?, Jive talkin’, tragedy and many more!

IPSWICH AND SUFFOLK INDIAN ASSOCIATION

diwali DINNER & DANCE 17 NOVEMBER 2018

IPSWICH CORN EXCHANGE 7pm - Midnight

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Adults: £23 Children under 13: £13 Children under 5: £6 (A booking fee is included in these prices)

All tickets include a three course Indian meal & welcome drink (on the day NO tickets will be sold at the door)

Tickets available at the Regent box office 01473 433100 from 1 September 2018 Ipswich Tourist Information Centre (in person) www.ipswichcornexchange.com

for further information contact: sec.isia@googlemail.com 0844 8844 825

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ThE WhiTNEy housToN shoW Tuesday 20 November 7.30pm reGeNt tHeatre £33.50£35.50

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a critically acclaimed live concert honouring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston. featuring the breathtaking vocals of belinda Davids. this is a beautifully crafted two hour homage to one of the world’s most revered singers.

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ThE illEGal EaGlEs

ThE liTTlE miX EXpEriENcE

Wednesday 21 November 7.30pm

saturday 24 November 11am

reGeNt tHeatre £25.50 £2 off conc

the World’s official No. 1 eagles tribute returns in 2018 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. featuring the very best from the eagles’ repertoire including Hotel california, take it to the Limit, Life in the fast Lane, take It easy, Lyin’ eyes, Desperado and plenty more!

reGeNt tHeatre £17

four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the uK’s finest girl-bands. With breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the uK, this is a high-energy show packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages! they look like Little Mix, they sound like Little Mix, they are "the Little Mix experience"

ipsWich symphoNy orchEsTra

ThE oVErToNEs

saturday 24 November 7.30pm

monday 26 November doors 7pm

corN eXcHaNGe £14-£15.50 under 18/ft students with ID £5; 60+ £13

Music to inspire! conductor: Adam Gatehouse two top classical favourites take centre-stage. Martin James bartlett, brilliant young british concert pianist, was bbc young Musician winner in 2014.

Weber: Der Freischutz Overture beethoven: Piano Concerto No 1 Soloist: Martin James Bartlett Sibelius: Symphony No 5

reGeNt tHeatre £25.50-£102

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the overtones announce the release of their sixth studio album ‘the overtones’ on 19th october 2018. the first track to be shared you to Me are everything - with the group’s signature old-school cool, modern vintage vibe and trademark vocal harmonies - is a perfect teaser for the new album.

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NEW purplE cElEbraTioN: ThE music of priNcE

ThE proclaimErs

Tuesday 27 November 7.30pm

Thursday 29 November 7.30pm

corN eXcHaNGe £24-£26

Purple rain are a world class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince. this full nine piece live band delivers a nonstop, hit packed show with backing vocals, horn section, keys and of course Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince.

See, hear and feel all the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time.

reGeNt tHeatre £35

It has been 31 years since Scottish twins craig & charlie reid aka the Proclaimers emerged.

Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has carved a niche for themselves, and the sing-along raucousness of their songs and their extensive touring has enlightened and entertained fans throughout the world.

billy ocEaN

pop chorus prEsENTs ‘humaN’

friday 30 November doors 7pm

saturday 1 december 7.30pm

reGeNt tHeatre £25.50£48.50

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billy ocean is the biggest selling black recording star britain has ever produced and has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime to date.

Having achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter, billy has collected multiple Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the No. 1 spot worldwide.

reGeNt tHeatre £14-£20 £10 conc (2nd & 3rd price band only)

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the highly acclaimed community choir return with a brand new show. featuring over 250 singers performing pop songs in glorious 5-part harmony, ‘Human’ is an audio-visual spectacular, the culmination of an exciting year that has seen the choir hit the uK charts and make their triumphant debut at Latitude.

Proudly supporting Iceni Ipswich.

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somEoNE likE you: ThE adElE soNGbook

ThE cory baNd

saturday 1 december 7.30pm

sunday 2 december 3pm

corN eXcHaNGe £24

Someone Like you (the adele Songbook), a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters.

Handpicked by adele on Graham Norton’s bbc Special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads a super-talented six-piece band through favourite adele hits in this internationally acclaimed show.

corN eXcHaNGe £16-£22 under 18s £10

the most successful brass band in over a decade returns to perform their award-winning musical showcase delivered in their own unique style. as seen on ItV’s “tonight at the London Palladium”, the cory band from Wales under the direction of their charismatic Musical Director, Philip Harper, makes for an unforgettable afternoon performance.

80’s maNia

fasTloVE: TribuTE To GEorGE michaEl

Thursday 6 december 7.30pm

friday 7 december 7.30pm

reGeNt tHeatre £24

endorsed by 80s radio 1 breakfast DJ Mike read as “Live aid meets totP” - the music of 25 charttoppers - Duran Duran, Human League, culture club, Wham!, Madness, Madonna, Spandau ballet, cyndi Lauper, adam ant, bananarama included. features more than 35 smash hits; this irresistible party spectacular stands shoulders above the rest.

reGeNt tHeatre £28 £26.50 conc buy 10, get 1 free

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Direct from London’s West end, the uK’s biggest George Michael tribute show.

Now featuring special guest ed barker, George Michael’s original solo saxophonist. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating a global superstar, as he puts the boom boom into your heart in the all new production.

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boNEy m: 40Th aNNiVErsary Tour sunday 9 december 7.30pm corN eXcHaNGe £32.50

See one of the legendary names from the 70s disco era celebrating 40 years since they ruled the airwaves. rivers of babylon was the second highest uK selling single of all time. Hear multimillion selling disco classics brown Girl in the ring, Daddy cool, rasputin, Sunny, Ma baker, belfast, Painter Man, Hooray Hooray Its a Holiday and many more.

NEil saNds: chrisTmas mEmoriEs monday 10 december 2pm corN eXcHaNGe £15 £14 conc buy 10, get 1 free

Neil Sands and his wonderful West end cast return with their 2018 hit show, bringing an unforgettable afternoon of festive nostalgia, taking us all back to a time when christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year. be transported back on a yuletide sleigh ride filled with 60 all-time favourite christmas songs and carols.

TriaNoN: diamoNds arE forEVEr

GoldEN Girls

saturday 12 january 7.30pm

Tuesday 15 january 7.30pm

corN eXcHaNGe £11-£14 £10-£12 conc under 16s £6 (stalls)

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a sparkling New year programme with music from film and television including two premieres celebrating the beginning of trianon’s Diamond Jubilee year. be prepared to meet obi-Wan Kenobi, captain Hook, Hetty Wainthrop, blackadder and the Von trapp family in this joyful selection of music. Sponsored by Passmore Weeks and richardson.

reGeNt tHeatre £30.50-£58

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three of the uK’s national treasures - musical theatre star Maria friedman, soprano Lesley Garrett cbe and actor bonnie Langford - have joined forces for the very first time in unmissable style, to record a brand new album and hit the road for the uK Headline tour Golden Girls.

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Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

cinderella the world’s favourite rags to riches fairytale where dreams can come true is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively choreography and colourful costumes.

The Nutcracker this famous fantasy ballet begins on Christmas eve.

Be swept away to a fairy-tale world where toys spring to life, the Mouse-King and his army battle the nutcracker Prince, and travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins. swan lake the greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.

From the palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this tale of tragic romance has it all.

Thursday 28 february - saturday 2 march 2.30pm (saturday only), 7.30pm reGeNt tHeatre tickets from £26.50 concessions: £2 off top 3 price bands book 2 ballets and get 20% off top 2 prices only

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ThE GrEaTEsT shoW ...

ThaT NEVEr happENEd

joaNNa lumlEy: iT’s all abouT mE

sat 13 oct 3pm*/7pm sun 14 oct 6.30pm

monday 22 october 7.30pm

toWN HaLL £12/£6

be amused, astonished and a bit miffed as unscene Suffolk’s company of visually impaired actors celebrates old-time variety in this light-hearted musical play for blind and sighted audiences. audio described, touch tours start 15 minutes before the show. ask box office when booking for pre-show notes or to attend a touch tour. *bSL interpreted performance.

reGeNt tHeatre £23-£45

Joanna will take audiences through her hilarious and interesting adventures from her incredible career spanning more than four decades, recounting some never heard before stories.

She will also be joined on stage by friend and producer clive tulloh, making the show a unique and hilarious night to remember.

16+

PsychO AsyluM

circus of horrors: psycho asylum

flaWlEss: chasE ThE drEam ThE rEbooT

Wednesday 7 November 7.30pm

saturday 10 November 7.30pm

reGeNt tHeatre £20-£30

16+

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this spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, fantastic circus acts woven into a sensational shock/horror story and the darkest of magic - taking the show to a whole new level, a rock ‘n roll roller coaster, with a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek, you’ll certainly Die Laughing.

reGeNt tHeatre £25 20% off groups of 10+

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flawless return from their world tour performing bigger jawdropping routines than ever! Stars of smash-hit movies Street Dance 3D 1 & 2 and two-time winners of the World Dance championships, this feelgood, family show follows 10 big Dreamers, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the "Intergalactic Dream Ship".

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ThE drEamboys WiTh jakE quickENdEN friday 16 November 8pm reGeNt tHeatre £17.50-£24.50 up close and personal £27.50

the Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and uK tour for 2018, only this time they are bringing a special guest celebrity performer with them. the gorgeous Jake Quickenden from the hit tV shows, the X factor, I’m a celebrity Get Me out of Here and Dancing on Ice.

robiN WiNdsor: ThE farEWEll Tour Thursday 22 November 7.30pm reGeNt tHeatre £27-£35 £48 VIP £2 off concs

Ipswich boy and Strictly come Dancing favourite, robin Windsor, is to perform his last ever show of his farewell tour here at the regent, and he is going out with a bang! expect lots of fun, cheeky chat, plenty of sparkles, and superb dancing when robin takes to the stage, along with his team of professional dancers, for an emotional night to remember.

full poWEr darTs EXpEriENcE

milkshakE liVE: milkshakE moNkEy’s musical

friday 7 december 7.45pm

Tuesday 19 february 12pm & 3pm

corN eXcHaNGe £27-£72

Legendary Darts ace Phil ‘the Power’ taylor fronts a field of professionals.

Joining him is former World championship finalist Danny Noppert, Welsh World cup star Jonny clayton and top professional Steve West. the unmistakable bobby George will also appear at this highly entertaining evening.

reGeNt tHeatre £15.50-£17 £60 family ticket for 4

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Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! but when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends.

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Ipswich Town Hall presents

Black & Sparkles Masquerade Ball T

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Friday 21 December 2018 Doors at 6.45pm

ÂŁ50 per person Ticket includes: 3 course meal, Entertainment, Games & Disco

Corporate and bespoke bookings available on request For booking information: 01473 433465 venues@ipswich.gov.uk

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ThE smash hiT musical is back iN ThE uk

starring Zoe birkett, kevin clifton, kevin kennedy, jodie steele, lucas rush, luke Walsh with andrew carthy, rhiannon chesterman and Vas constanti TuEsday 5 - saTurday 9 march Tuesday-saturday 7.30pm Wednesday & saturday 2.30pm reGeNt tHeatre tickets from £15 conc and ft Students: £3 off top 3 price levels Group discounts available

Rock of ages is an La love story lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems. Lose yourself in a city and a time where the DReaMS are as BIg as the haIR, and yes, they can come true! this hilarious musical comedy will have you singing and laughing along with its epic songs played loud and proud by an awesome live band. now a global smash with hit seasons on Broadway, London’s West end and Las Vegas and a star studded hollywood movie version, we promise you a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town! WaRnIng: ContaInS SeRIoUS RoCK ‘n’ RoLL DeBaUCheRY

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‘SURPASSES ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS’ NORTH WEST END, BLACKPOOL

BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! moNday 8 - saTurday 13 april monday-saturday 7.30pm (excluding friday) saturday 3pm, friday 5pm, 8.30pm reGeNt tHeatre tickets from £15 Group discounts available

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Dirty Dancing – the Classic Story on Stage is back, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, including hungry eyes, hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve had) the time of My Life. Don’t miss your chance to see this sensational new production.

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TuEsday 30 april - saTurday 4 may Tuesday-Thursday 8pm friday & saturday 5pm, 8.30pm reGeNt tHeatre tickets from £10 concessions (over 60s): £2 off per ticket from tuesday to thursday. Group discounts available Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of BooK oF MoRMon and writer of the songs for Disney’s FRoZen).

avenue Q is the laugh out loud show that’s had sell out runs on Broadway, in the West end and all across the UK and now you can see what all the fuzz is about. this cheekily charming musical tells the story of the loveable (and unforgettable) characters on a downtown new York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues – like what do you do with a Ba in english? how do you find your purpose? and is the internet really just for… never mind.

Packed with mischief, bad behavior and a little political incorrectness, aVenUe Q is truly the musical like no other - so don’t let your life suck, book your tickets today! this production is by arrangement with MUSIC theatRe InteRnatIonaL (eURoPe) LtD. London. avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content.

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tHe reGeNt tHeatre

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WhErE arE WE? Regent theatRe St helen’s Street Ipswich IP4 1he CoRn exChange King Street Ipswich IP1 1Dh

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aGE rEsTricTioNs unless stated under 14s to be accompanied by a fully paying adult (18+).

sTudENT sTaNdby available, where stated online, two hours before the show. Please bring ID.

hoW To book onLIne www.ipswichregent.com teLePhone 01473 433100 9.30am-5.30pm except Sundays.

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camEras aNd mobilE phoNEs Please turn off mobiles during performances. the public are not permitted to use any camera or video device during performances.

spEcial EffEcTs accEss both venues have wheelchair access, accessible toilets and induction loops.

Guide dogs welcome.

Limited parking is available for blue badge holders at the theatre. Parking spaces must be pre-booked. call the box office or visit our website for details.

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Some shows use strobe lighting or smoke effects.

Details are posted in the foyer.

plEasE rEmaiN sEaTEd for your safety and to comply with our licence, please remain seated during the performance. @ipswichregent

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ThE NEW croWN mulTi-sTorEy car park is opEN

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

C A R PA R K The new crown car park is in walking distance of the The regent Theatre and corn Exchange accessible, secure, safe and well-lit with cctV coverage throughout and electric vehicle charging units available.

Visit www.ipswich.gov.uk for opening times and prices.

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Safe and secure parking behind crown Pools Widest spaces in Ipswich 28 free charging points open for all performances Parking from £1 an hour, £2 after 2pm (Mon- fri)

crown car park is located at charles st, ipswich ip1 3jG

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