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THEATRE
MAIN HOUSE SUMMER 2014 6 Leicester Place London WC2H 7BX
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Leicester Square Theatre Main House Summer 2014 PAM ANN: FLY Until Saturday 26 April JIM GAFFIGAN Saturday 5 April THE AMAZING BUBBLEMAN Sunday 6 April STACEY KENT Sunday 6 April ROB BECKETT Saturday 12 April RICHARD HERRING’S MEANING OF LIFE Sundays 13 April & 18 May MARTY MACDONALD’S FARM Tuesday 15 April – Thursday 17 April AUSTENTATIOUS: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel Sundays 27 April & 25 May Dumnezeul de a doua zi ONCE UPON A SECOND TIME Sunday 27 April AN EVENING WITH SHAWN MICHAELS Monday 28 April DAVID SERERO One Man Musical Show Tuesday 29 April GYLES BRANDRETH: Looking For Happiness Saturday & Sunday 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 May JERRY SADOWITZ Friday & Saturday 9 & 10 and 30 & 31 May SNAKE DAVIS with Special Guest Zoot Money Sunday 11 May THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOHN BIRD: Money Sex and Justice. How to Change Your World Wednesday 14 May VINCENT MOSCATO: One Man Chaud – Saison 2 Thursday 15 May CHRISTIAN O’CONNELL This Is 13 Friday 16 May
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ALIEN The Stage Adaptation Saturday 17 May DANIEL KITSON AND SOME COLLEAGUES Comedy Benefit in Aid of The Neuro Foundation Saturday 17 May WILLIAM REGAL: An Audience With A Wrestling Villain Wednesday 21 May
HOW TO BECOME PARISIAN IN ONE HOUR? Wednesday 28 May MATT RICHARDSON: Hometown Hero Saturday 31 May TANGOED-UP: Argentinian Tango Show Sunday 8 June DOUG SEGAL: I Can Make You A Mentalist Friday 13 June – Saturday 14 June ARIES SPEARS Saturday 14 June CAFE SOCIETY SWING: A True Story Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 & Friday 20 – Saturday 21 June NIKKI KITT: An Evening of Mediumship Sunday 29 June BUGLE BOY: The Life Story of Glenn Miller Monday 30 June – Sunday 20 July CHORTLE PRESENTS FAST FRINGE Sunday 6 July THE LARRY CARLTON QUARTET Sunday 13 July LUKE JERMAY: Sixth Sense Wednesday 16 July THE LEGACY Thursday 24 July ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August EPSTEIN: The Man Who Made The Beatles Wednesday 30 July – Saturday 6 September
PAM ANN: Fly Until Saturday 26 April 7.15pm Monday – Tuesday: £30, £24, £18 Wednesday – Thursday: £40, £26, £20 Friday – Sunday: £50, £32, £25 International comedy sensation PAM ANN speeds into London for a run in the West End, with her most explosive show yet, the all-new FLY! This hostess with the most-est strips bare everything ridiculous about air travel and the culture surrounding it!
“Pam Ann has the audience in the palm of her well-manicured hand.” Time Out New York
THE AMAZING BUBBLEMAN Sunday 6 April 2pm Adult £11, Child £8, Family £30 Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
JIM GAFFIGAN
SO OU LD Saturday 5 April T 9.45pm £27 Jim Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing. As seen on Portlandia, Flight of the Concords, Bored to Death and Law & Order.
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ROB BECKETT Saturday 12 April 9.45pm £12, Conc £10 Multi award winning comedian Rob Beckett has extended his national tour due to outstanding demand. The plan for the show is for you to laugh a lot and leave happier than when you arrived.
“Little short of a revelation” HHHH The Scotsman
STACEY KENT Sunday 6 April 7.30pm £25, £22.50 Grammy-nominated singer, Stacey Kent, brings her new album, The Changing Lights, to Leicester Square Theatre. The Changing Lights places Kent's love for Brazilian music centre-stage, featuring Bossa Nova classics like How Insensitive alongside originals by the song writing team of Jim Tomlinson and acclaimed novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro.
“Devastatingly stylish... a beauty in any circumstances” The Observer
RICHARD HERRING’S MEANING OF LIFE Sundays 13 April & 18 May 7.30pm £10 Filmed monthly at the Leicester Square Theatre in London, each episode of this stand up series will tackle one of the big questions of life: Is there a God? What happens to us when we die? What is love, anyway? Why are we here? Is there really good and evil? You don’t get that with Paddy McGuinness. 13 April - Good and Evil 18 May - “The Shape of Things to Come” with expert Aleks Krotoski
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MARTY MACDONALD’S FARM Tuesday 15 April – 2pm Wednesday 16 April – 11am & 2pm Thursday 17 April – 11am Adult £11, Child £9, Family £35 Come and join in the adventure, make new friends and sing along to your favourite songs & nursery rhymes, in a live and interactive puppet show with bags of fun and laughter, down on Marty MacDonald’s Farm! Featuring children’s favourite and BAFTA award-winning CBeebies presenter Justin Fletcher MBE as the Voice of Pongo the Pig!
Please note that Justin does not appear in person. Suitable for 3 – 7 year olds.
AUSTENTATIOUS: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel Sundays 27 April & 25 May 7pm £12.50, Conc £10 An eloquent, irreverent and 100% improvised take on Britain’s favourite novelist. At your behest, the group will conjure a one-off literary masterpiece, full of society balls, dashing lords and stolen looks.
"One of the most impressive comedy shows on the Fringe” HHHHH Chortle
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ONCE UPON A SECOND TIME by Mimi Branescu Sunday 27 April 3pm £25, £20, £15, Students £12.50 Act Theatre’s acclaimed production returns to London after a fantastically warm reception last year. Told from His and Her perspectives, Once Upon a Second Time takes the idea of a second chance in love and captures the ridiculousness of life in hilarious, poignant and surprisingly honest ways.
AN EVENING WITH SHAWN MICHAELS Monday 28 April SO 7pm OU LD £30 T For the first time ever WWE Hall of famer Shawn Michaels appears in the UK for an exclusive Q&A. Arguably the greatest WWE superstar of all time and nicknamed by his peers as 'Mr Wrestlemania', this is a show NOT to be missed.
Performed in Romanian with English surtitles
DAVID SERERO One Man Musical Show
GYLES BRANDRETH: Looking For Happiness
Tuesday 29 April 7pm £20 Internationally renowned baritone David Serero presents his One Man Musical Show! An evening of Opera, Broadway musicals, World Popular Songs, Jazz and Comedy!
Saturday & Sunday 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 May Saturdays 4pm & 7.15pm Sundays 4pm £32, Concession £27 When Gyles Brandreth set out to find the seven secrets of happiness he started in Las Vegas and ended up in the psychiatrist's chair. What he discovered about who gets to be happy and how, plus other useful lessons picked up along the way, from Frank Sinatra and The Queen among others, provide the essence of a unique one-man show that should make you laugh and could change your life.
“Absolute Joy” The Scotsman
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JERRY SADOWITZ Friday & Saturday 9 & 10 and 30 & 31 May Times vary £22.50 Jerry Sadowitz is best known as an offensive comedian but he is also one of the world’s most skilled and creative card magicians. In this show you'll get to see some amazing sleight of hand and some original magic projected on a large screen which means you automatically get a front row seat without having to actually sit near the c***.
“Truly astonishing sleight of hand” Guardian “Genius ... astounds, amuses and appals in equal measure” Times
SNAKE DAVIS with Special Guest Zoot Money Sunday 11 May 7.45pm £20, £18 For the first time in London Snake Davis performs with Special Guest Zoot Money. Top British soul jazz and funk saxophonist Snake Davis is touring with his band playing material from his extensive career.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JOHN BIRD: Money Sex and Justice. How to Change Your World Wednesday 14 May 7pm £15, Conc £12 A working class hero of our time, John Bird started the publishing phenomena The Big Issue Magazine. His show is rock 'n roll, achingly funny and powerfully inspiring, but never worthy. Bird will take you on a breath taking tour through his life and his illusions. It will be fun. Join him.
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VINCENT MOSCATO: One Man Chaud – Saison 2 Thursday 15 May 9.30pm £28 The ex-French rugby player and boxer VINCENT MOSCATO has developed a career as an author, film actor and “info, talk, sport” famous radio host. He is now telling us his incredible story through a One Man Show all made of hilarious anecdotes. Please note this show will be performed in French.
ALIEN – THE STAGE ADAPTATION Saturday 17 May 3pm & 7pm £20 THEY'RE BACK! Paranoid Dramatics are returning by popular demand with their epic and unique stage adaptation of the sci-fi classic ALIEN. An amateur dramatic production by Paranoid Dramatics based in Wimborne, Dorset.
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CHRISTIAN O’CONNELL: This Is 13 Friday 16 May 7.15pm £18.50 The 10-time Sony Award Winning DJ's (Absolute Radio Breakfast Show) debut stand-up show. A race against time to complete a list of dreams made when Christian was 13. The most revealing a British DJ has been since Operation Yewtree. A show definitely unsuitable for broadcast.
DANIEL KITSON AND SOME COLLEAGUES Comedy Benefit in Aid of The Neuro Foundation
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Saturday 17 May 9.45pm Daniel Kitson hosts an evening of first class stand-up comedy. It's what Bob Holness would have wanted.
DON’T STOP THE MUSIC Monday 19 May 7.30pm £17.50, Conc £12.50 A roaring jukebox of the world’s greatest rock and pop artists. An explosion of 60’s icons to present day superstars, from Frank Sinatra to Aerosmith, from The Monkees to Bon Jovi, all performed by the some of the best talent from London’s West End!
WILLIAM REGAL: An Audience With A Wrestling Villain Wednesday 21 May Meet & Greet 5:30pm Show 7:30pm £20 VIP Meet & Greet £35 Hero, villain, gentleman, wrestler, warrior, wit... William Regal returns to Great Britain to share some of the amazing tales from a thirty year career in the world of professional wrestling. This live, uncensored Q&A with a true legend of the wrestling world is guaranteed to be hilarious and fascinating in equal measure.
HOW TO BECOME PARISIAN IN ONE HOUR? Wednesday 28 May 9.30pm £25, Conc £20 Come and discover the Smash hit show in Paris (+200 000 spectators), 100% in English, Olivier Giraud, a French comedian, will teach you how to survive in the Parisian Jungle. He will train you on how to become Parisian in a taxi, metro, night club, restaurant, shop, even in bed (your partner won't recognise you)…
MATT RICHARDSON: Hometown Hero Saturday 31 May 9.30pm £12 Come and join multi-award winning comic and co-host of The Xtra Factor Matt Richardson. In 2010 Matt started comedy and in just three years he has been rapidly establishing himself as one of the hottest and most exciting acts on the comedy circuit.
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TANGOED-UP: Argentinian Tango Show
DOUG SEGAL: I Can Make You A Mentalist
Sunday 8 June 7.30pm £15, Conc £12 This dynamic and passionate show breaks out of the confines of the Ballroom and takes Tango back to its Buenos Aires roots showing both the traditional origins and the stylish modern revival of the Argentinean Tango. Come and experience this glamorous and seductive dance and journey through its numerous aspects and moods, from timeless tradition through to the contemporary high energy beat of the Tango Nuevo with a hint of Tango history and humour.
Friday 13 June 7pm Saturday 14 June 4pm £15, Conc £12 Award winning entertainer Doug Segal's new comedy mind reading show turns the audience into mind reading mentalists. Expect comedy, animation, interaction and mind blowing miracles performed by you, the audience. Come on the ride of your life as Doug opens the doors to his Brain Academy. “Imagine if Derren Brown Was Funny” Evening Standard
ARIES SPEARS
NIKKI KITT: An Evening of Mediumship
Saturday 14 June 7.30pm & 9.30pm £20 From “MAD TV” & Showtime’s “The Underground”, Aries is a force to be reckoned with on the comedy scene with his quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy.
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Sunday 29 June 7.30pm £15 Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who aims to provide evidence of life after life by giving messages to people in the audience from their loved ones in spirit with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information…
CAFE SOCIETY SWING: A True Story Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 & Friday 20 – Saturday 21 June 7pm, Saturday matinee 3pm £20 A new production of this this swinging show about the legendary New York nightclub which promoted racial equality back in the 1940s, launching the career of Billie Holiday and many others. The irresistible soundtrack comes from the Cafe Society All Stars – a group drawn from the cream of UK jazz talent and directed by pianist Alex Webb. Catch the show before it goes to New York’s 59E59 Theatre in December!
BUGLE BOY The Life Story of Glenn Miller Monday 30 June – Saturday 19 July 7pm Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 matinees 3pm £30, £25, £20 The Critically Acclaimed Hit Musical ‘BUGLE BOY’ traces the life of legendary music icon Glenn Miller from leaving college to play in various bands including his own as he searches tirelessly for over twenty years to find a unique band sound. 'BUGLE BOY' features all of Glenn Miller's famous and instantly recognisable tunes including In the Mood; Little Brown Jug; Moonlight Serenade and many others.
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CHORTLE PRESENTS FAST FRINGE
THE LARRY CARLTON QUARTET
Sunday 6 July 7.30pm £15, Conc £12 28 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase. A hugely entertaining way to sample the best of the Edinburgh Fringe, before – or without – travelling to Scotland.
Sunday 13 July 7.30pm £35, £30
Nineteen-time Grammy nominee, Four-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton has 30 albums to his credit, and having performed on over 100 albums that have gone Gold or Platinum, Larry Carlton has set a standard for artistry that spans three decades. Listen, learn and be profoundly moved.
LUKE JERMAY: Sixth Sense Wednesday 16 July 7.30pm £18 Luke Jermay is the most incredible man you’ve probably never heard of. He can read your mind. No really; he can read your mind. He doesn’t use mind games or psychological tricks; he is not a trickster, there are no smoke and mirrors. He can simply read your mind. “Jermay is mind blowing. You would be out of your mind to miss this show!” The Sun
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THE LEGACY Thursday 24 July 3pm & 7.30pm £17.50, Conc £15 In 1935 The Legacy Nightclub, a seedy club in the east end of London run by self-proclaimed jazz “legend” Benny Washington, burns to the ground in suspicious circumstances…. With a wonderful new script full of intrigue, suspense, tragedy and humour and an exciting new score which captures the essence of two musical eras, evoking nostalgia, flamboyance and full-on rocking tunes in equal measure, The Legacy is this summer’s must-see show.
ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August £18.50, £15, £10 Aliens Love Underpants, of every shape and size, but there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise! This zany, hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is delightfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. You’ll laugh your PANTS off! Meet the Aliens! VIP packages available on Sundays. £35 and includes a seat in the Pant Zone a super Goody Bag and a chance to meet and take photos with the Cast and Aliens after the show.
EPSTEIN: The Man Who Made The Beatles Wednesday 30 July – Saturday 6 September £25 - £42.50 Epstein is the long-awaited production about the enigmatic Brian Epstein – the music entrepreneur whose stellar career as Beatles Manager made him a household name yet whose controversial personal life remained very much in the closet. Acclaimed stage and TV actor Andrew Lancel (Coronation Street, The Bill) plays Brian Epstein and with newcomer Will Finlason as ‘This Boy’ – a role that embodies the soul of 60s Liverpool. A must-see opportunity to discover a previously unexplored story and celebrate a true icon of 1960’s popular culture – a man who shaped music and style across the world.
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AT THE MUSEUM OF COMEDY Jerry Sadowitz Presents... CARD MAGIC COURSE FOR BEGINNERS 6 week course from 16 June 2014 If you've ever wanted to learn card magic as a hobby but didn't know where to start, then here's your chance!
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