Show Time
…a selection of well loved Shows in London’s West End and Birmingham
Aug 2012 to Jan 2013
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Wednesday 2012 17 October PRICE: £75.50 (Stalls)
THEATRE, THE QUEENS ON LOND
: Depart Henley 8.30am Arrive: approx. 12.00 noon : Return Henley ox. 9.00pm appr RFORMANCE MATINEE PE PM 2.30 CODE: DEPARTURE
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: Depart Henley 8.30am Arrive: approx. 12.00 noon : Return Henley ox. 9.00pm appr RFORMANCE MATINEE PE PM 2.30 CODE: DEPARTURE
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Tuesday 6 November 2012 PRICE: £64.50 (Stalls)
THE PRINCE ED THEATRE, LO WARD NDON
Depart Henley : 8.30am Arrive: 12.00 noon approx. Return Henley : 9.00pm appr ox. MATINEE PE RFORMANCE 3.00PM DEPARTURE CODE:
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Wednesday 14 Novemb er 2012 PRICE: £66.50 (Stalls)
THE LYCEUM THEATRE, LONDON
Depart Henley : 8.30am Arrive: 12.00 noon approx. Return Henley : 9.00pm appr ox. MATINEE PE RFORMANCE 2.30PM DEPARTURE CODE:
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Saturday 24 November 2012 PRICE: £43.50 (Seat Band A) ham Tattoo, he spectacular Birming is one of the now in its 22nd year, ssed military largest gatherings of ma and other s rer bea rd bands, standa today, bringing performers in the UK rs together. nearly 1,000 performe athtaking bre a oy enj and k Sit bac splendour y itar mil of performance entertain. which is guaranteed to
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NATIONAL INDOOR ARENA, BIRMINGHAM
t: Depart Final Joining Poin 4.00pm approx. Arrive: 5.15pm approx. Return by: 10.30pm approx. NCE EVENING PERFORMA 6.00PM DEPARTURE CODE:
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Royal Philharmonic Christmas Cracker
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Royal Philharmonic Christmas Cracker. The celebrated orchestra wil l be playing a selection of sing-a-long carols and nativity inspired classics , to celebrate yuletide with cheer and goodwill, music fans can also enjoy recitals of The Skater’s Waltz and the Hansel and Gretel Overture by Hu mperdinck.
Monday 3 December 2012 PRICE: £49.50 (Rear Circle) Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: . 12.00 noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx. NCE MATINEE PERFORMA 3.00PM DEPARTURE CODE:
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Thursday 13 December 2012 PRICE: £66.50 (Circle & Stalls)
concert jampacked with EATRE over twenty of PRINCE OF WALES TH ley: Hen art The Beatles’ Dep Beatles’ 8.30am greatest hits! Relive The ble Arrive: hum ir the m fro rise ric meteo . ern 12.00 noon approx Cav ’s ool erp Liv in s beginning Return Henley: of s ght hei the Club, through 9.00pm approx. later studio Beatlemania, to their EE PERFORMANCE TIN MA of s performance 3.00PM masterpieces with live mega-hits early as well as global AR DEP TURE CODE: e Together and, Yesterday, Hey Jude, Com S of course, Let It Be.
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COACH BOARDING POINTS AND TIMES BOARDING/SETTING DOWN POINT
Birmingham Central
Bus Stop, Bottom of the steps by the town hall, Paradise Circus
CADOGAN HALL
Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12.00 noon approx . Return Henley: 9.00pm approx. MATINEE PERFORMA NCE 3.00PM DEPARTURE CODE:
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Thursday 10 January 2013 PRICE: £79.50 (Stalls & Circle)
ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON
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Tuesday 18 December 2012 PRICE: £68.50 (Stalls)
his award-winning sm ash hit is a thrilling and spectacul ar production based on the celebrate d novel by Michael Morpurgo. The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extrao rdinary bond between a young recruit and his horse. Actors, working with ast onishing lifesized puppets will take you on an unforgettable journey through history.
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anchor, and don’t get cast adrift on this swashbuckling pantomime adventure, Robinson Crusoe & the Caribbean Pira tes. Will Blackheart the Pirate manage to stea l the treasure map from our hero Robinson Cru soe the map, Blackheart will gain ? By possessing access to Skull Island’s Temple of Treasure but first he will need to overpower Crusoe, his mother, Captain Cockle and The Magical Me rmaid! Featuring an abundance of comedy , fabulous sets, and outrageous costumes…alon g with a few surprises to shiver your tim bers!
NEW LONDON THEAT RE, LONDON Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12.00 noon approx . Return Henley: 9.00pm approx. MATINEE PERFORMA NCE 2.30PM DEPARTURE CODE:
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Wednesday 16 January 2013 PRICE: £40.50 (Stall s) BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME
Depart Final Joining Poin t: 5.00pm Arrive: 6.15pm approx. Return by: 11.00pm approx. EVENING PERFORMA NCE 7.15PM DEPARTURE CODE:
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MAKING ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING YOUR THEATRE EXCURSION S
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07:30
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Solihull
Bus Stop, NatWest Bank, High Street
08:10
17:50
Henley in Arden#
Johnsons Travel Office, A3400
08:30
17:30
Johnsons Stratford#
Welcombe Garages, Timothys Bridge Road
08:55
16:55
Stratford upon Avon
Lay-by, opposite Civic Hall, Rother Street
09:00
16:50
Redditch
Bus stop Church Green, Top of Unicorn Hill
08:10
17:00
Leamington Spa
Junction of Newbold Terrace & The Parade
08:45
16:25
Warwick Tesco#
Bus Stop, Opposite Petrol Station, Off Emscote Road
08:55
16:45
Warwick Bus Station
Market Street, Stand E
09:05
16:55
Coventry
Coach Lay-by Hales Street, Opposite Old Fire Station
08:20
16:30
Balsall Common#
Blooms Garden Centre, Kenilworth Road
08:40
17:00
Kenilworth
The Clock, Bus Stop
08:50
16:45
All times stated are of course subject to traffic and weather conditions and subject to change. Your feeder pick-up vehicle may be a minibus. # PLEASE NOTE THAT FREE CAR PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT: Our Travel offices, Liveridge Hill – Johnsons Stratford, Welcombe Garages Tesco Superstore at Warwick – Blooms Garden Centre, Balsall Common
ENQUIRIES, INFORMATION AND ADVICE is readily available. Just contact our Travel Office at Henley in Arden. Callers are welcome at our offices at Liveridge Hill (on the Birmingham Road A3400, just north of Henley) where there is ample free parking. You will find our cheerful staff happy to answer any queries. SHOWTIME BOOKINGS: For a provisional booking, a simple telephone call is all that is required. We will hold places for you without obligation for 7 days. You can book directly with our Travel Office or through an appointed Travel Agent. (Please note that provisional bookings will be cancelled automatically if payment is not received within 7 days). CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING: In order to confirm your booking, we require payment in full within 7 days. Once payment is received, we will send your confirmation/receipt, the number and location of seats booked and pick up time. Please check your confirmation carefully as late alterations will incur charges. METHODS OF PAYMENT: By Post – Please make cheques payable to ‘JOHNSONS COACH TRAVEL’ By Telephone – credit/debit card. At Our Offices – by cheque, cash or credit/debit card. Please note that there is a 2% charge for payments made by credit card. CANCELLATION: (A) BY THE COMPANY – Should circumstances arise where, due to less than 20 bookings, we are forced to cancel any theatre excursion, all monies paid by passengers for that particular theatre excursion will be refunded. Following that, the Company shall be exempt from any further liability. (B) BY THE PASSENGER – You may cancel your booking at any time prior to departure, subject to the following conditions: i) Where tickets cannot be re-sold a £10 administration charge will be made plus a charge for the relevant show ticket up to the value of the excursion. ii) Where tickets are re-sold only a £10 administration charge will be made and the remainder will be refunded to you. PERFORMING ARTISTS: For some shows, it may be advertised that a well known personality is taking a starring role. We cannot be held liable, if on the date of our visit, the personality is unable to perform and is replaced by an understudy. ALTERATIONS: The company reserves the right to alter excursions or prices, or cancel any theatre excursion listed in this brochure. Many of our theatre excursions are operated by our Club Class coaches. However, it may be possible that occasionally, operational reasons will require a coach with a different seating configuration or a smaller vehicle to be used. PRICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, SHOW TICKET AND BOOKING FEE.
JOHNSONS COACH TRAVEL, LIVERIDGE HOUSE, LIVERIDGE HILL, HENLEY-IN-ARDEN, WARWICKSHIRE. B95 5QS
Telephone: 01564 797000 (option 0) www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk