Her Majesty’s Theatre, London Matinee Performance 2.30pm (Royal Circle) Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical is about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of The Paris Opera House and manifests the mythic opera ghost in terrifying reality. This tragic love story is brought to life with some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage. Featuring classics “The Music of the Night” and “All I Ask of You”
Date: Thursday 3rd April 2014 Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12 Noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx Price: £62.50
Boarding Points for All Excursions Acocks Green
Acocks Green Bowl, Westley Road
Alcester
Bus Stop Outside The Library, Birmingham Road
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Balsall Common
Bus Stop, Station Road, Junction with Kenilworth Road
Birmingham Central
Bus Stop, Bottom of the Steps by the Town Hall Paradise Circus
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove Bus Station, Crown Close, Opp Asda.Stand 5
Coventry
Coach Lay-by Hales Street, Opposite Old Fire Station
Dorridge
Bus Stop, Railway Station, Station Approach
Evesham
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Evesham United Football Club, A46, Cheltenham Road, WR11 2LZ
Hall Green
The Rug Shop, Robin Hood Island
Hampton Road, Warwick
Coach Park in front of the Girls Marching Band HQ, Hampton Road Warwick
Henley High Street
Bus Stop outside the Three Tuns Pub (and opposite) Henley High Street
Henley in Arden
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Birmingham NIA Evening Performance 7.30pm The final Dancing on Ice tour, a spectacular live show starring skating legends Torvill & Dean, will also feature a host of celebrity skaters from the ITV show. Jane and Chris want to go out on a high as it will be the 30th anniversary of the Bolero and their Olympic Gold medal in Sarajevo. It will be the biggest and best tour to date and there will be some great surprises for the audiences.
LION KING The Lyceum Theatre, London Matinee Performance 2.30pm (Stalls) An adaptation of Disney’s much-loved film, this is a spectacular visual feast exploding with glorious colours, stunning effects and the evocative rhythms of Africa. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, at its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba – the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed lion cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Johnsons Travel Office, A3400, B95 5QS
Hockley Heath Johnsons Stratford
TORVILL AND DEAN S DANCING ON ICe
Blooms Garden Centre, Kenilworth Road B92 0LP
Balsall Common
Bus Stop, Opposite Pearsons Shop, Stratford Road
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Burton Farm, Bishopton, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 0RW
Kenilworth
The Clock, Bus Stop
Kineton
Bus Stop Next to the Swan Hotel, Warwick Road
Knowle
Bus Stop, Junction Station Road and Warwick Road
Leamington Spa
Junction of Newbold Terrace and The Parade
Lillington
Bus Stop outside Tesco Extra, Cubbington Road
Depart Henley: 5.45pm
Maypole
Bus Stop outside Sainsburys, Maypole Lane
Olton
Bus Stop, Station Entrance
Redditch
Church Green Bus Stop, by HSBC Bank
Arrive: 6.45pm approx
Shipston on Stour
Front of The George Hotel, The Square
Shirley Santander
Santander, Junction of Stanway Road and Stratford Road
Shirley Skan
Bus Stop outside Skan Building/Instone Footwear
Solihull
Bus Stop, NatWest Bank, High Street
Stratford upon Avon
Lay-by opposite Civic Hall, Rother Street
Studley
Lay-by outside Co-op Supermarket, Alcester Road
Date: Friday 18th April 2014
Return Henley: 11.00pm approx Price: £69.50
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Warwick Bus Station Warwick Tesco
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Market Street, Stand E Bus Stop, Opposite Petrol Station, Off Emscote Road CV34 5QJ
Wellesbourne
Outside Village Hall, School Road
Wootton Wawen
Bus Stop, General Store, A3400 (and opposite)
PICK UP TIMES WILL BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE EXCURSION
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
*FREE PARKING AVAILABLE AT THESE POINTS
Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2014 Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12 Noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx Price: £69.50
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MAKING ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING YOUR THEATRE EXCURSION 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 you may have. 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) Should cancellation occur at any time prior to departure, a charge will be made for the relevant show ticket cost included with your
Showtime excursion, plus £10 per person to cover administration, unless the tickets are resold. (ii) Where tickets are re-sold, a £10 per person administration charge will be made. 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.
Reserved seating on all excursions
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Snow White and the Seven dwarfs Birmingham Hippodrome Evening Performance 7.15pm (Stalls) See the magnificent Seven as you’ve never seen them before. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will feature star-cast, fabulous sets, magical special effects and an abundance of comedy. A pantomime packed with audience participation that you would not want to miss!
Date: Wednesday 15th January 2014 Depart Henley: 5.00pm Arrive: 6.15pm approx Return Henley: 11.00pm approx Price: £41.50
War Horse New London Theatre, London Matinee Performance 2.30pm (Stalls & Circle) This award-winning smash hit is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo. The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse. Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets will take you on an unforgettable journey through history.
strictly come dancing Birmingham NIA Evening Performance 7.30pm Starring judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli, spectacular performances, dazzling costumes and fantastic live music! Stars of entertainment and sport will be seen strutting their stuff on the dance floor along with national and international professional dancers from the popular TV programme. Come along and support your favourite star…
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Date: Thursday 16th January 2014 Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12 Noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx Price: £76.50
Date: Friday 17th January 2014 Depart Henley: 5.45pm Arrive: 6.45pm approx Return Henley: 11.00pm approx Price: £70.50
All trips include ‘Club Class’ extra legroom coaches
dirty dancing Piccadilly Theatre, London Matinee Performance 2.30pm (Royal Circle) Inspired by the iconic 1987 film ‘Dirty Dancing’, this musical is full of energy, drama, love, freedom and standing up for what is right. It features talented performers, dazzling dance routines and of course, those unforgettable songs which include ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Do You Love Me’ and not forgetting ‘I Had the Time of My Life’ The story takes place at a holiday resort named Kellermans and centres around the relationship between daddy’s girl Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman and a talented, intense and handsome dance instructor, Johnny Castle. The summer of 1963 is endless, with everyone having the time of their lives.
Jersey boys Prince Edward Theatre, London Matinee Performance 3.00pm (Stalls) Discover the legendary story of a group of working class boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest pop music phenomena of all time – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. They wrote their own songs and invented their own sounds, selling 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30. This smash hit Broadway musical features all the classic hits: Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye) and many more.
MATTHEW BOURNE S SWAN LAKE Birmingham Hippodrome Evening Performance 7.30pm (Stalls) A modern-day classic, this modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, and took the dance world by storm. This iconic production is best-known for replacing the traditional concept of swans in tutus and blending dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant award winning designs by Lez Brotherston. Mathew Bourne has created a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our times
Date: Sunday 2nd February 2014 Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12 Noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx Price: £73.50
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Date: Tuesday 4th February 2014 Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12 Noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx Price: £63.50
Date: Friday 7th February 2014 Depart Henley: 5.15pm Arrive: 6.30pm approx Return Henley: 11.00pm approx Price: £53.50
Mamma Mia Novello Theatre, Matinee Performance 3.00pm (Stalls) As the marriage between Sophie and Skye gets closer. Sophie wants her dad to walk her down the aisle, which would be easy if she knew who he is! Consulting the diary of her mother, Donna, Sophie narrows it down to three men and promptly invites all three of them to attend, prompting chaos and plenty of hilarious moments, featuring some of Abba’s greatest songs such as “Dancing Queen” “Super Trouper” “Thank You For the Music” and, of course, “Mamma Mia!”
Billy Elliot Victoria Palace, London Matinee Performance 2.30pm (Stalls) Enjoy this award-winning musical with unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful storyline. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.
SINGIN IN THE RAIN Birmingham Hippodrome Matinee Performance 2.00pm (Stalls) Direct from the West End an enjoyable production of Singin’ in the Rain. Based on the legendary movie, this is the story of the first Hollywood movie musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies, and some of its stars, behind. Packed full of all the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world’s best loved films.
Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12 Noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx Price: £65.50
Date: Thursday 13th March 2014 Depart Henley: 8.30am Arrive: 12 Noon approx Return Henley: 9.00pm approx Price: £59.50
Date: Wednesday 19th March 2014 Depart Henley: 12 Noon Arrive: 1pm approx Return Henley: 5.45pm approx Price: £52.50
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Date: Thursday 13th February 2014
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