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Welcome to a new summer season at the Leas Cliff Hall. You will find something to suit every taste at Folkestone’s biggest entertainment venue, whether it’s comedy, dance, theatre or live music our programme demonstrates the true meaning of the word Variety.
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Some of this seasons highlights include Beyond the Barricade, featuring the biggest songs from West End shows performed by West End performers. Chart-topping rapper Professor Green, the cult favourite cockney duo Chas & Dave and the world’s most popular ballet, Swan Lake; performed by the dazzling Vienna Festival Ballet. Be sure to book quick to guarantee the best seats in the house! If you are a regular attendee our ATG theatrecard could be just the ticket. A few of the many benefits include exclusive ticket offers across the 39 ATG venues including London’s West End, priority booking and no booking fees for most shows. For more info on ATG theatrecard benefits please see the back page of this brochure. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Leas Cliff Hall very soon.
With stunning views across the Channel, the Channel Suite at the
Everything is here to suit your needs, from elegant air-conditioned rooms to professional catering staff and an experienced weddings team to ensure every last detail of your day is perfect. Whether you’re planning a large, lavish wedding, a smaller intimate day or a reception party to remember, we can make it special.
call 01303 228606 email lchfunctions@leascliffhall.co.uk www.leascliffhall.co.uk
Let’s Hang On FRI 2 MaY The Solid Silver 60s FRI 9 May Swan Lake TUE 20 May Professor Green 21 May Albert Hammond 27 May The Carpenters’ Story 30 May The Johnny Cash Roadshow 31 May psychic sally: on the road 3 Jun There’ll Always be An England 5 Jun
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The Dreamboys 4 Jul
Leas Cliff Hall is a wonderful wedding venue.
Beyond the Barricade THU 1 May
Roy Orbison & Friends 12 Jul
Café Bar
immortal chi 25 Jul Summer Disco 26 Jul Folkestone Ska Fest 8 - 10 Aug
at the Leas Cliff Hall
Drinks vouchers You can now purchase drinks vouchers in advance, saving you money and time on the night! Buy 5 vouchers for £16 at the box office when you book your tickets or before an event. On the night, redeem each voucher for a drink.* Not only will this avoid a longer wait at the bar, but will also save you up to £1 per drink! Please ask for more information at the box office. *Drinks included are a large (187ml) glass of wine, a pint of beer, single spirits and alcopops.
Peter Pan 21 - 23 Aug
‘lovely setting, ideal for lunch or afternoon tea’
bugle boy 27 Aug Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular 6 Sep Peter Andre: live 2014 26 Sep Jane McDonald 28 Sep jim davidson 10 oct one night of elvis 18 oct jethro 24 oct Chas & Dave 25 Oct Sleeping Beauty 23 Dec 2014 - 10 Jan 2015
Award-winning Season Highlights
COMEDY, DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE BEYOND THE BARRICADE
from the producers of the shaolin warriors
an explosion of martial arts
thu 1 may 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2 off (Band A) A C G Back by overwhelming public demand and celebrating its 15th fantastic year with a sensational new show for 2014, the UK’s longest running musical theatre concert, Beyond the Barricade recreates original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity and features a cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables.
LET’S HANG ON
fri 2 may 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (Band A) A C G This award-winning production takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring all the popular hits such as Beggin’, December ’63 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Grease, Bye Bye Baby, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more!
Starring the beautiful Elena Dee as Mimi and directed by Ellen Kent, this brand new production is traditionally staged and features sets and costumes inspired by the Bohemian art of the time, a local brass band, snow effects, and even Muzetta’s dog! This tragic tale of the consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer includes many famous arias including Your Tiny Hand is Frozen, They Call Me Mimi and Muzetta’s Waltz.
‘Authentic, tender and passionate’ The Daily Telegraph
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Direct from China, and created by the team behind the renowned production Shaolin Warriors, Immortal Chi has been conceived and directed by acclaimed Cirque director Erick Villeneuve, along with the Cirque du Soleil creative team. In the best traditions of Cirque, Immortal Chi weaves an amazing and exciting story which will have you breathless with wonder. Immortal Chi is a brand new spectacular fusion of jaw-dropping Chinese Martial Arts, amazing multi-media images, fabulous and beautiful costumes and original musical score, incorporating the Chinese Girl drummers. An breathtaking explosion of movement and multi-media, this is a feast for all the senses.
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the solid silver 60s show 2014
World tour 2014
Immortal Chi is not just a show - it’s an experience not to be missed.
fri 9 may 7.30pm
They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there! Fill that gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show. Now in its 29th year the show reunites Brian Poole and The Tremeloes and features the talents of Chris Farlowe, Chris Montez and Wayne Fontana, backed by Vanity Fare.
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The most popular ballet of all; it’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. ‘talented array of young artistes’ OXFORD TIMES
PROFESSOR GREEN wed 21 may 7pm (doors)
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Firmly established as one of the crossover superstars of British music, MOBO award-winning Professor Green builds on a career which has spawned two Top 3 albums and eight Top 40 singles - including the No.1 Read All About It. He has also been nominated for several awards including the Brits Best Male.
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COMEDY, DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE albert hammond
THERE’LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND
songbook tour 2014
THU 5 JUN 2.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off (Top price bands) A C G
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Come celebrate the very best of British entertainment. Step back in time to experience the iconic sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s with the likes of Vera Lynn, Flanagan & Allen, Cliff Richard and The Beatles. Presented by Neil Sands and a cast of past West End performers.
Albert Hammond’s success has seen the award-winning singer/ songwriter have huge hit songs in the every decade since the 60s. His songs have been responsible for the sale of over 360 million records worldwide including over 30 chart-topping hits. The Songbook Tour 2014 offers his legions of fans a rare chance to see him live.
THE CARPENTERS’ STORY
the DREAMBOYS FIT and FAMOUS tour
FRI 30 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £5 off (Top price bands) A C G Lavish arrangements, stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter combine, reviving memories of pop’s most melodic duo. Featuring We’ve Only Just Begun, Goodbye to Love, Top of the World and more. ‘very accurate - I’m flattered!’ Richard Carpenter (1989)
FRI 4 JUL 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £2.50 off (Top price bands) A C G If you’re looking for the perfect girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks, the UK’s top male glamour show. In a brand new action packed night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem, these boys will leave you breathless and begging for more! Book now before it’s too late!
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
roy orbison and friends
The UK’s No. 1 Cash tribute, fronted by respected singer/songwriter Clive John with The Spirit Band, truly captures the essence of being at a real Cash show! Featuring the hits Ring of Fire, Walk the Line and the Johnny/June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and more.
Barry Steele presents his all live spectacular multi media tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60s right through to the late 80s. With star guest tributes to Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis this is a spectacular fusion of good old Rock ‘n’ Roll and contemporary musical genius, all on one stage.
SAT 31 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £3 off A C G
SAT 12 JUL 7.30pm
‘His resemblance is uncanny’ Rosanne Cash (First daughter of Johnny Cash)
psychic sally: on the road
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International psychic and star of hit TV show, Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show. Her ability to pass on messages from spirit with incredible accuracy leaves audiences completely astounded. Her work with celebrities and royalty earned her the name ‘psychic to the stars’, most notably reading for the inspirational Princess Diana. Don’t miss seeing her in action!
wed 27 aug 7.30pm ATG theatre card £3 off (Prem & Band A) A C G
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Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.
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Bugle Boy, the New Hit Musical by Den Stevenson, traces the life of Glenn Miller as he searched tirelessly for over twenty years to find a unique band sound. Features all of Glenn Miller’s iconic tunes including In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug, Kalamazoo. Great story, great music, hailed a triumph by past audiences.
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events,COMEDY, DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE rat pack vegas spectacular SAT 6 SEP 7.30pm C
Purveyors of Cool return with the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis. Including Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, Come Fly With Me, Sway and Fly Me To The Moon. The BBC summed it up in just one word: ‘MAGNIFICENT’
PETER ANDRE LIVE 2014 FRI 26 SEP 7pm (doors)
The singer and TV superstar opens his new tour with a return to Folkestone. The 2014 tour will see Peter on stage with his band performing all of his hits including Mysterious Girl and Behind Closed Doors plus songs from his previous studio albums Revelation, Accelerate and Angels and Demons. Peter said, ‘I cannot wait to get back out on the road again. Everyone knows that touring is my absolute favourite thing and I am so lucky that I get to do it all over again in 2014.’
SAT 26 JUL 8pm - 2am (Last admission 10.30pm) Advance tickets £5 / Door £8 Party the night away at our Fancy Dress Summer Disco, featuring hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s right up to current chart hits! Take part in summertime games on the night! Fancy Dress: 70s /80s Beach Party. Over 18s only.
The Singer Of Your Song
thu 21 - sat 23 aug 2014 Eves 7.30pm Fri & Sat mats 2.30pm C Family Ticket £40 (2 Adults & 2 Children) Opening Night Buy 1 Get 1 Free
SUN 28 SEP 7.30pm One of the nation’s favourite entertainers, singer and TV star Jane McDonald is back with an exciting and emotionally charged evening of music and laughter. Featuring many of Jane’s bestloved songs and hits from her incredible career, including some of her own compositions.
Kidz On Stage presents their adaptation of the classic Peter Pan, a magical adventure based on the timeless tale created by J.M. Barrie. Fly away to Neverland and never grow up with Peter, Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys; but beware as danger is never far away when Captain Hook and his band of pirates are watching your every move. Truly a good vs evil story, where friendship and courage can help overcome any foe. Neverland needs you! Do you want to be part of this show on Folkestone’s biggest stage? Take part in this two week production, culminating in 5 performances at the Leas Cliff Hall. Call the Box Office on 01303 228600 for Kidz On Stage contact details for audition dates and further info.
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CHAS & DAVE on the road
SAT 25 OCT 7.30pm ATG THEATRe CARD £1 off (Top price bands) A C G Chas & Dave make a welcome return to Folkestone. The 2014 tour and new album, That’s What Happens, celebrate the duo’s 50th anniversary. Catch the legendary ‘rockney’ pair live; along with brand new music, expect to hear the hits Rabbit, Ain’t No Pleasing You and London Girls.
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by car The Leas Cliff Hall is situated along The Leas in Folkestone. There is an underground car park on Sandgate Road; at the rear of the car park a tunnel leads directly through to the Leas Cliff Hall’s entrance. Please note, this car park is managed by the council and as such hourly fees will apply. (Sat Nav users - CT20 2DZ)
by bus Folkestone’s bus station is located on Bouverie Square in the town centre, just a 10 minute walk from the theatre. For local bus services, please contact 0871 200 2233.
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by train The new high speed link means that we are less than one hour away from St Pancras International. Folkestone Central train station is a 15 min walk from the theatre and serves all main local towns. For more information, please contact 0845 748 4950.
Ambassador theatre group Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) has grown to be the world’s number one live-theatre group with a total of 40 venues in Britain and on Broadway and an internationally recognised theatre producer. It is also a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets and The Ticket Machine Group (TMG). ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre (formerly Foxwoods), the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning 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 and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.
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