Dreamboats & Petticoats
angelina ballerina
stewart francis
summer 2012
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Diary april sarah millican - sold out mon 2 Apr Gilbert O’Sullivan Wed 4 Apr Joe Brown Thu 5 Apr Bob The Builder Tue 10 Apr The Johnny Cash Story Thu 12 Apr Rainy Days & Mondays Sat 14 Apr Chicago Mon 16 – Sat 21 Apr Jethro Wed 25 Apr That’ll Be The Day Thu 26 Apr
suzanne vega wed 20 Jun
singin’ in the rain mon 17 - sat 22 sep
80s Mania Fri 22 Jun
mark watson wed 26 sep
Ken Dodd Sat 23 Jun
OCTOBER
Dreamboats & Petticoats Mon 25 – Sat 30 Jun
july The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show- Live Thu 5 Jul Perform With A Vengeance Sat 7 Jul Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Thu 12 Jul immortal Attitude Sat 14 Jul
august
My First Sleeping Beauty Sat 28 & Sun 29 Apr
Fiddler On The Roof Thu 2 – Sat 4 Aug
may
angelina ballerina tue 7 - Thu 9 aug
Cirque du Ciel Wed 2 & Thu 3 May Paul Merton Fri 4 May jimeoin sat 5 May
Dandy Dick Tue 14 – Sat 18 Aug
september legally blonde tue 4 - sat 8 sep
Steel Magnolias Mon 7 – Sat 12 May Brassed Off Wed 16 – Sat 19 May Sally Morgan Wed 23 May Stewart Francis Fri 25 May Duane Eddy Sat 26 May Simon Amstell Thu 31 May
june Jimmy Carr Tue 5 Jun The Drifters in Concert Fri 8 Jun One Night of Queen Sat 9 Jun The Wiggles Live in Concert Wed 13 Jun
English National Ballet’s My First Sleeping Beauty
Greg Davies Sat 20 Oct The Proclaimers Mon 22 Oct Ross Noble Fri 26 & Sat 27 Oct Grease Mon 29 Oct – Sat 3 Nov
NOVEMBER Joseph tue 6 – Sat 10 Nov Al Murray Mon 12 Nov Calendar Girls Mon 19 – Sat 24 Sep The Saw Doctors Tue 27 Nov Kevin Bridges Fri 30 Nov & Sat 1 Dec
december Jimmy Carr Sat 8 Dec Sleeping Beauty Fri 14 Dec – Sun 6 Jan
THE SEXY, SASSY WEST END SMASH HIT returns
‘still the sexiest, most sensational musical’ Sunday express
‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery - all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’ So begins the international award winning musical, Chicago, which comes to York for 1 week only starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart, Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly and Bernie Nolan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block’ The Times. A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it. 4
MON 16 - SAT 21 APR Mon - Thu 7.30pm Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm TICKETS £17.50 - £35 (Premium seats available)
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English national ballet
Direct from China and beyond Gravity
The My First ballets by English National Ballet in partnership with English National Ballet School bring your children their first taste of the fantastical, magical, make-believe world of ballet. My First Sleeping Beauty is an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies, created especially for the whole family. Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous waltz-filled music includes the tune made famous as Once Upon a Dream in Disney’s version.
★★★★ ‘it kept a theatre full of sweetie-crunching tots enthralled’ The guardian on the sleeping beauty
sat 28 & sun 29 apr Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm Sun 11am & 3pm Tickets £10 - £20 Artwork by Mark Ruffle www.rufflebrothers.com
(Premium seats available)
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The highly awaited and internationally acclaimed production of ShangHi by Cirque du Ciel, comes to York for the first time. Originally directed in China by Cirque du Soleil’s Guy Caron, this production has been theatrically reworked to appeal to audiences of all ages. With over 30 amazingly multi talented and skilled performers, this marvellous two hour extravaganza combines acrobatics, modern dance, martial arts, original music and many other traditional and modern Chinese elements in an amazing fantasy adventure.
wed 2 & thu 3 may Wed & Thu eves 7.30pm TICKETS £16.50 - £22.50 Atg theatre card £5 off top price tickets c g f c e Details page 27 5
THE FUNNIEST PLAY EVER TO MAKE YOU CRY starring
Kacey Ainsworth Isla Blair Cheryl Campbell Cherie Lunghi Sadie Pickering Denise Welch
A heart-warming and bittersweet comedy, Steel Magnolias is the funniest play ever to make you cry - and now on tour starring Kacey Ainsworth, Isla Blair, Cheryl Campbell, Cherie Lunghi, Sadie Pickering and Denise Welch, it’s coming to York for one week only! Join six remarkable ladies from deep south Louisiana - the beautiful and impulsive Shelby; her strong-willed mother, M’Lynn; beauty parlour owner, Truvy; elegant wealthy widow, Clairee; sharp-tongued Ouiser and mousey newcomer Annelle - as they ride life’s rollercoaster and enjoy friendship that has no boundaries. From the original play in 1987 to its film adaptation in 1989, Steel Magnolias, a true story by Robert Harling following the loss of his beloved sister, is a truly moving play that celebrates the strength and value of friendship, humour, and love in the midst of life’s greatest hardships. With all the sweet gentility of Southern belles and with strength and wit made of steel, these special ladies will have you crying and laughing together. If you enjoyed Calendar Girls then this is a show that you won’t want to miss! 6
mon 7 - sat 12 may Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £27 (Premium seats available)
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the uplifting british comedy
‘Live brass band music is a sound like no other, rousing yet haunting theatrical magic’ york press
‘A TRULY MEMORABLE EVENING, TOUCHING, TREMULOUS, YET NEVER SENTIMENTAL’ bbc york
Director Robert Readman Assistant Director Gilly Adam Musical Director John Hopkinson Brassed Off is a rousing comedy-drama set in 1992, a time of uncertainty for the miners of Grimley Colliery in South Yorkshire. Their pit is under threat of closure and the colliery band is on the verge of breaking up, their chance of competing nationally a distant dream. Then along comes Gloria, rekindling enthusiasm, passion and romance. Based on a true story, the film, written and directed by York’s Mark Herman, starred Pete Postlewaite, Ewan McGregor, Stephen Tomkinson and Tara Fitzgerald. Brassed Off received international acclaim when it was released. A live brass band joins the cast on stage every night. Brassed Off is adapted for the stage by Paul Allen. A York Stage Musicals Production. In association with Samuel French Ltd Please note that this is an amateur production.
wed 16 - sat 19 may Eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £23 Atg theatre card £2 off c g e Details page 27
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Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music present
book by laurence marks & Maurice gran
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the smash hit musical direct from the west end
Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two,Three, Four and Five, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. The dazzling success of the first four albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well. In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition - and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons. Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era! Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!
‘i loved every moment’ daily telegraph
‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’ DAILY EXPRESS
MON 25 - SAT 30 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £12 - £29.50 (Premium seats available)
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for one night only
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gilbert o’sullivan
joe brown
wed 4 apr 7.30pm TICKETS £26
thu 5 apr 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 & £23.50
Gilbert O’Sullivan has accumulated no less than fourteen top-forty hits, including Clair, Alone Again (Naturally), Get Down and Nothing Rhymed, with number one singles on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as four top-five UK albums. His live performances showcase his tremendous musical abilities and all the hits from the early 70’s right through to 2011. He is joined on stage by his amazing 11 piece band, including a string quartet, to present a stunning 2 hour performance.
Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as well as a much deserved MBE. Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this eclectic, sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.
Bob The Builder
the johnny cash story
tue 10 apr 1pm & 3.30pm tickets £13.50, Children £11 F
thu 12 apr 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 atg theatre card £2 off c
The Fixham Theatre is set for a grand re-opening. Local talent Dickie Olivier needs Bobs help to fix up the stage for his brand new musical. But when Spud decides he wants to be the star of the show, the job doesn’t go exactly to plan. Will the theatre be ready? Will the show go on? Bob’s going to need help – from his friends. With well-known songs and three new exclusive songs, join Bob and help him fix it in his big theatre build!
If you saw the film Walk the Line then you will not want to miss this fantastic show! Since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14, Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life. With The Lazy Boys, he perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash. The legend’s music is in safe hands. ‘Tenderness and fun, style and verve And oh, what songs!’ The Financial Times
Rainy Days & Mondays
jethro
The Carpenters’ Story
wed 25 apr 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 & £19.50
sat 14 apr 7.30pm TICKETS £16 & £19.50 Join us in a celebration of the music of Karen and Richard Carpenter as we tell the story of one of the biggest selling bands of the 70s. With more than two hours of The Carpenter’s classic hits (including Close to You, Superstar, Goodbye to Love, Sing, We’ve Only Just Begun, and many more) and featuring a full live band and a fantastic video presentation, this promises to be an unforgettable night.
It’s laughter all the way. Cornwall’s ambassador of comedy is crossing the county line to once again take you on a fun and wild journey, Jethro style. Hold onto your seats, hats and horses as you are entertained by one of the funniest storytellers to date. His unique irreverent style of delivery provides the perfect platform from which to regale audiences with his stories and mischievous repertoire of material. With guest appearance. Age 15+
that’ll be the day new 2012 show thu 26 apr 7.30pm TICKETS £19 & £23.50 atg theatre card £1.50 off G The nation’s favourite Rock ’n’ Roll variety show is back by popular demand! Now in its 26th year of touring, this hugely entertaining spectacular features an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Mixed with hilarious comedy routines and a feel-good party atmosphere! It’s only Rock ’n’ Roll but we like it!
paul merton fri 4 may 8pm TICKETS £24 atg theatre card £3 off c With Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster. Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton’s brain, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. Paul returns to his stand-up roots for the first time this century. Away from the Have I Got News For You desk Paul Merton proves he’s got legs. A night of sketches, music, magic, variety and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls).
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for one night only
jimeoin
sally morgan
Lovely
wed 23 may 7.30pm TICKETS £24 g
sat 5 may 7.30pm TICKETS £15.50
Age 16+
The star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally On The Road, returns for another phenomenal nationwide tour. Extremely entertaining, due to Sally’s warm and bubbly personality, observing how the spirit world can communicate with us from beyond the grave is an enlightening experience. Audiences have been left amazed as she delivers messages with astounding accuracy. Book your seats now, because as they say, seeing is believing!
stewart Francis
duane eddy
outstanding in his field
sat 26 may 7.30pm TICKETS £21
Irish/Australian super-star Jimeoin presents his hilarious show of world-class stand-up. Internationally hailed as one of live comedy’s masters and multiaward winner, he has featured on the biggest TV shows in UK, Europe and Australia including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The Royal Variety Performance and Live at the Apollo.
fri 25 may 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! Age 16+ ‘A brilliant comic brain. this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard’ Guardian ‘Perfectly crafted gags’ Sunday Times
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One of the truly legendary guitarists of our time is back. Twenty five years after releasing his last record, Duane Eddy has returned with a new album Road Trip (co-produced by long-time fan Richard Hawley) and a new live tour. Don’t miss this Grammy and Mojo Icon Award award-winning living legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer live in York.
simon amstell
jimmy carr
numb
gagging order
thu 31 may 8pm TICKETS £22
tue 5 jun & sat 8 dec 8pm TICKETS £26
The award-winning comedian, actor/screenwriter (Grandma’s House) and presenter (Never Mind the Buzzcocks) returns with a brand new stand-up tour for 2012. Intensely vulnerable and painfully honest, Amstell attempts again to heal himself in public, following 2009’s critically acclaimed Do Nothing. With special guest Daniel Simonsen.
Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home! Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs and hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself.
‘Painfully funny’ Evening Standard
Age 16+
the drifters in concert
one night of queen
masquerade tour
performed by gary mullen and the works
fri 8 jun 7.30pm TICKETS £25 Following the highly successful gold album Up On The Roof released on Sony Music in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material, including You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under The Boardwalk, On Broadway and more. www.theofficialdrifters.com
sat 9 jun 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 atg theatre card £1.50 off c g The show delivers the look, the sound, the pomp and the showmanship of arguably the greatest live band of all time and provides two hours of Queen’s ‘never-to-die’ anthems including We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody, A Kind Of Magic, We Are The Champions and more.
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for one night only
the wiggles
suzanne vega
live in concert
wed 20 jun 8pm TICKETS £28.50
wed 13 jun 1pm & 4.30pm TICKETS £16 F Celebrating their 21st year of performing to children around the globe, join the fab four from Australia, Jeff, Anthony, Murray, Greg and your friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and the world famous Wiggly dancers for this spectacular production! You’ll wiggle along with all the hits performed live in concert.
‘perfection’ Manchester Evening News
80s mania
ken dodd
fri 22 jun 7.30pm TICKETS £20 atg theatre card £5 off c g e
sat 23 jun 7pm TICKETS £21 & £18
Europe’s official 1980’s tribute concert starring the legendary Top of the Pops and Radio One DJ/ presenter Mike Read as your Video Roadshow Host. 25 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers. As Mike says ‘It’s like Top of the Pops meets Live Aid’. Dig out your 80’s fashions and party!
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Pioneering American singer/songwriter returns with her subtle, yet powerful acoustic pop. Songs such as Marlene on the Wall, Luka, Tom’s Diner and the hugely successful album Solitude Standing brought her to a global audience. She has recently embarked on a project to re-imagine her own songbook in a stripped down and intimate manner, creating four new thematic albums.
Ken Dodd has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. It was the 1960’s that saw Ken entered into the Guinness Book of Records for the Longest Joke Telling Session Ever - 1,500 jokes in three & a half hours. Although Doddy isn’t seen on our televisions as much as he used to be, he still gives marathon performances, like those that made him famous. Be warned - you’ll be lucky to get out by midnight!
coming soon mark watson wed 26 sep 7.30pm Tickets £16
greg davies sat 20 oct 7.30pm Tickets £21
the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy thu 5 jul 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 & £23.50 atg theatre card £3 off c The legendary radio and TV cast are re-united live on stage as Douglas Adams’s immortal creation explodes back into life, re-born in this groundbreaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before - in surround sound, packed with laughter, robots, really wild sound effects and drinks with extremely silly names.
the proclaimers mon 22 oct 7.30pm Tickets £25.50
ross noble fri 26 & sat 27 oct 8pm Tickets £25
al murray mon 12 nov 7.30pm Tickets £26.50
the saw doctors tue 27 nov 7.30pm Tickets £23
kevin bridges fri 30 nov & sat 1 Dec 8pm Tickets £22
roy chubby brown thu 12 jul 7.30pm TICKETS £20 Roy Chubby Brown is back in town! Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned, if easily offended please stay away! Age 18+
jimmy carr sat 8 Dec 8pm Tickets £26
sleeping beauty fri 14 dec - sun 6 jan York’s favourite family pantomime returns with a song in its heart, a joke on its lips and a sprinkle of fairy dust up its sleeve. Expect famous faces and local legends to bring the classic tale alive this Christmas.
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stage experience 2012
Director Louise Denison Musical Director Adam Laird Book by Joseph Stein Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl
Fiddler On The Roof is one of the best known and most loved musicals in the world. In a little village in Russia, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instil in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of growing social changes. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler has touched audiences around the world with its humour, warmth and honesty. Beautiful music and famous musical numbers, including Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise, Sunset and Far From the Home I Love, showcase this multi award winning musical and one of Broadway’s longest ever running shows. Following 11 years of fantastic productions, this summer’s Stage Experience production stars York’s most talented young performers who will work with a professional creative team to put this classic show together in just 2 weeks! Produced on the New York stage by Harold Prince Original New York stage production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York
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Photos of previous productions
‘Another triumphant Stage Experience show’ York Press on last summer’s West Side Story thu 2 - sat 4 aug Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £12.50 - £18.50 Children £12 Atg theatre card £12.50 f c Details page 27
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the most stupendous mousical of the year
BALLET GIRLS AND HIP HOP BOYS angelina, alice, gracie, viki, aj and marco will have your little stars dancing in the aisles!
© 2012 Hit Entertainment Limited
Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina, pirouettes onto the stage in her brand-new Mousical, a magical show packed full of singing and dancing.
tue 7 - thu 9 aug Tue - Thu eves 6.30pm Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm
Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme Dancing with Mice! But when the girls and boys have very different ideas for the show and just can’t seem to agree on anything, it’s up to Angelina as Dance Captain to ensure that the show goes ahead!
TICKETS £13.50 - £17.50
So put on your ballet shoes and join Angelina, Alice, Gracie, Viki, AJ and Marco for the most stupendous Mousical of the year!
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‘eternally popular -a t0nic’
Illustration by Clive Francis
MICHAEL BILLINGTON
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Written in Brighton in 1887, Dandy Dick is the inaugural production of Theatre Royal Brighton Productions. This will be its first major revival for forty years, and stars Olivier Award-winner Patricia Hodge, whose career spans film (Betrayal, Behind Enemy Lines), theatre (Noises Off, Calendar Girls) and television (a BAFTA nomination for Hotel du Lac, The Falklands Play and, of course, Miranda). Nicholas Le Prevost’s distinguished stage career includes many productions at the National Theatre, including My Fair Lady, for which he was nominated for an Olivier Award. More recently, he was seen in The Misanthrope with Keira Knightley. Dandy Dick tells the hilarious story of the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd, a pillar of Victorian respectability, who preaches regularly against the evils of the Turf. But a visit from his tearaway sister, herself an habitual gambler, leads him to risk all at the races, much against his better judgement. Mayhem ensues, with romantic intrigue, mistaken identity and a runaway horse . . . Following his huge success with The Madness of George III in the West End, Christopher Luscombe directs a solid gold cast of comic actors in what is surely the must-see comedy of 2012.
Adapted and directed by
Christopher Luscombe Design
janet bird Lighting
paul pyant Music
nigel hess Sound
gregory clarke tue 14 - sat 18 aug Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £27 (Premium seats available)
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‘the best show i’ve ever seen.
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brilliant’
scott mills, bbc radio 1
‘right up there alongside mamma mia and hairspray’ The Daily Telegraph
DIRECT FROM 3 TRIUMPHANT YEARS IN THE WEST END!
★★★H
‘HystericallY funny’ the Mail On Sunday
‘simply blows other musicals out of the water. SENSATIONAL’ the Sun
RETURNING BY POpULAR DEMAND FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical is returning to York. Winner of 7 major awards including the coveted Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got! Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett and her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed.
★★★★★ Time out
‘ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish. perfection’ the independent
tue 4 - sat 8 sep Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50 (Premium seats available)
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the ultimate feel-good show
Why not make your visit to the theatre an even better one by getting it together with a group and making the most of our fabulous Group Bookings service? Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets you can receive the following benefits without deposit: ■ Advanced notification and priority booking ■ Generous savings per ticket ■ Pre ordering of programmes and ice creams ■ No booking fees ■ Confirmation invoices to help you keep track ■ Up to six weeks to pay This service is completely free. All you need to do is pick a show, pick up the phone and get booking! For advice on booking as a group or to get those tickets reserved, call the Group Sales Coordinator (Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm) on 01904 678 705 or email yorkgroups@theambassadors.com highlights A selection of some of the groups savings available: steel
10+
magnolias
Schools £16 (Mon/Tue), £13.50 (Wed
£3 off per ticket
mat), plus 1 teacher free for
every 10 pupils
dreamboats
10+
£3.50 off
and
20+
£4.50 off plus organiser free
petticoats
50+
£5.50 off plus organiser free
Schools £11.50 (Mon/Tue & Wed mat)
angelina
10+
ballerina
Schools £3 off
grease
10+
£5 off
20+
£6 off plus 1 free
50+
£7 off plus 2 free tickets
Schools £15 (Mon - Wed eves &
£3 off
Fri early)
joseph
10+
£5 off
20+
£6 off plus 1 free
50+
£7 off plus 2 free
Schools £15 (Tue - Thu & Fri early)
sleeping
10+
£6 off
beauty
20+
£7 off
pantomime
50+
£8.50 off
Schools £10, plus one free teacher
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ticket per 10 pupils
All groups buy 10 get 1 free Conditions apply. Concessions not usually applicable at weekends.
Director Mick Cox MUsical Director Christopher Guard Producer Robert Readman With all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world’s best-loved films starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, York Stage Musicals’ brand new production features a glorious score including all the classics songs including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh and of course Singin’ In The Rain. Don’t forget to bring your brolly! Screenplay by Betty Comden & Adolph Green Songs by Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur Freed Based on The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Film By Arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd
mon 17 - sat 22 sep Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS £13 - £23 Please note that this is an amateur production by York Stage Musicals
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‘grease is still the word’ sunday telegraph
‘a feel - good, pick - me - up musical’ sunday express
‘it’s electrifying go go go!’ sky news
The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is coming to York for one week only! Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) stars as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy. Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again. It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’ IT’S THE MOST ELECTRIFYIN’ EXTRAVAGANZA on stage!! Be there or be square!
‘THE No.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!’ 100 Greatest Musicals, Channel 4 Photographs of West End company by Paul Coltas
mon 29 oct - sat 3 nov Mon - Thu eves 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 5pm & 8.30pm TICKETS £12 - £35 (Premium seats available)
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0844 871 3024 (bkg fee) www.atgtickets.com/york
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the best of the tim rice and andrew lloyd webber musicals ‘joseph returns in all its glory’ daily mail
Bill Kenwright by arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents
‘amazing’ sunday telegraph
‘utterly irresistible’ mail on sunday
Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Joseph bursts on to the stage at the Grand Opera House York so book your tickets now and be part of the magic! ‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS THRILLED’ daily mirror 24
tue 6 - sat 10 nov Tue, Wed & Thu eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm TICKETS £10 - £25 (Premium seats available)
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0844 871 3024 (bkg fee) www.atgtickets.com/york
winner best comedy 2010
Directed by Robert Readman Produced by Danny Garth A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI, spark a global phenomenon by persuading one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! As interest snowballs, the Calendar Girls find themselves revealing more than they’d ever planned. A very British story, Calendar Girls is based on an uplifting and very inspiring true story that is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Pick Me Up Theatre are proud to present the York Premiere of Tim Firth’s Calendar Girls. In association with St Leonard’s Hospice.
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A classic. A landmark. A legend. The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre - with almost 25,000 performances. To celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, with a star cast to give you a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this masterpiece here at York. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.
‘a truly entertaining classic thriller’ The Sunday Times www.MousetrapOnTour.com
Please note this is an amateur production.
mon 19 - sat 24 nov Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm
mon 6 - sat 11 may 2013 Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
TICKETS £14 - £24
TICKETS £12 - £27.50
Atg theatre card £2 off
Atg theatre card Half price on opening night
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make a night of it
For a truly memorable experience, why not purchase our VIP upgrade, available on selected shows, for just £20 per person.
Our main bar is now open for 90 mins before the start of all our evening shows (60 mins for any evening children’s shows and pantomime) so you can come earlier and make more of your night out at the theatre.
The package includes:
■ VIP hospitality ■ Private access to The VIP Bar pre show and during the interval
With a wide variety of drinks and snacks, plus regular offers, why not cut out this 10% off voucher and join us earlier for your next visit? This voucher entitles the bearer to receive 10% off their drinks bill for pre show drinks bought during the first 30 minutes of the bar opening. Please present to the bar staff member before ordering.
■ Express bar facilities ■ A glass of wine, beer or soft drink on arrival and during the interval ■ Complimentary nibbles For a list of participating shows visit our Box Office or email yorkboxoffice@theambassadors.com Please note, cost does not include the show ticket.
tours and hires backstage tours Have you ever wanted to step on to the stage, or explore the dressing rooms? Are you interested in how things work here at the theatre? Tours of our venue are available for local groups and organisations. These can be arranged at a time to suit you and can be tailored to any specific need or interest. venue hire Our venue is available to hire for conferences, meetings and other events, or why not make a theatre trip even more special and book a private bar for a party or celebration? Please call 01904 678 700 or email yorkmarketing@theambassadors.com
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booking information Book in person Grand Opera House York Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW The box office is open Mon-Sat 12noon-5.30pm, on performance days we close 15 minutes after the show starts and on Sundays and Bank Holidays we’re open 2 hours prior to performance times (priority is given to customers booking for that performance).
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For access bookings, please call the venue directly on 01904 678 703 or our Customer Contact Centre Access booking number 0844 871 7677. For text phone users : 18001 + access telephone number For standard phone users: 18002 + access telephone number For more information on Text Relay please visit www.textrelay.org CONDITIONS OF SALE Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. Shows may have a credit/debit card fee applied in addition to the usual transaction and booking fees. For full terms and conditions please speak to our Box Office or visit our website.
FINDING US & PARKING The Grand Opera House York is situated in the centre of York, close to the river. The theatre is a 10 minute walk from the train station and a few minutes from the closest car park at Clifford’s Tower (marked on map above). The information in this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. Grand Opera House York reserves the right to change or vary the advestised programme, facilities and ticket prices at any time, at its sole discretion. All discounts are limited and subject to availability. Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically
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Ambassador theatre group Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes historic buildings such as the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning 6 screen cinema complex, Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Ghost The Musical, South Pacific, All New People, Monkee Business, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.
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“reminds you why a night out at the theatre is truly special”
THEATRE’S LONGEST-RUNNING SUPPORT ACT “the two leads fizz with delicious chemistry”
“all the makings of a classic”
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