April to July 2016 Brochure by Mansfield Palace Theatre & Mansfield Museum

Box Office: 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

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Welcome We would like to thank each and every one of the 31,000 people who attended our recordbreaking production of Aladdin! Previous Aladdin sales were 75% in 2002 and 90% in 2009.

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Ticket sales are already moving well for our swashbuckling production of Peter Pan this year. Crazy as it may seem to say it now, don’t leave it too late to book, plus you will save some money!

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Having just written about our panto success, why not throw in one in the Easter holiday as well? See page 5 to read about Beauty and the Beast starring Anne Hegerty, Keith Chegwin and Basil Brush!

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Keen on comedy? Let Dirty Dusting, Chris Ramsey or Grumpy Old Women amuse you. (Early booking is advised.) How about a treat for the little ones to see Tiddler, Peppa Pig or Chris and Pui?

Are you missing Strictly? Revive fond memories when Pasha takes to the stage in May. Or if you prefer ballet, Ballet Theatre UK present Pinocchio.

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Drama lovers will be treated to Harold Pinter’s Birthday Party. The Community Theatre’s 1920s version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is our contribution to the 400th anniversary commemorations of the Bard’s death. There is music galore including a range of excellent tributes, a brass band and a variety show plus the amazing Kate Rusby. With our busiest spring season to date, and a tremendous choice on offer for all ages, let’s make 2016 a record-breaking year for the Mansfield Palace Theatre! Happy theatregoing!

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Friday 1 April

Saturday 2 April

Yesterday – The Golden Anniversary Tour.

This award-winning production is a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Join the authoritative Beatles live concert show, celebrating the Golden Anniversary of Yesterday. 1966 saw Lennon & McCartney come of age as songwriters – The Beatles EP, Yesterday, and album, Revolver, both topped the charts. The Beatles’ legendary live performances are recreated, taking you from their Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond, from Love Me Do to Let It Be. Fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals and incredible musicianship Come Together in a lavish Magical Musical trip back to Yesterday.

From the beginning in the early 50s, the show takes you through hits such as Grease, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finalé of, of course, Let’s Hang On! For further information, please visit www.letshangon.co.uk

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Time: 7.30pm Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £20.50 Full / £19.48 Concs.

Tickets: £22.55 Full / £21.53 Concs. Block Bookers: Buy 10, get the 11th Free

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins

Duration: Approx 2hrs 15mins

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Tuesday 12 April Sunday 10 April Beauty lives a provincial life with her father. Her world is shaken when a terrifying Beast takes her captive and the evil Enchantress holds her kingdom to ransom. Now it is up to the village idiot, his mother and the mysterious Fairy Tale to save the day!

Starring TV legend Keith Chegwin, Anne Hegerty from ITV’s The Chase and the legendary Basil Brush. Prepare yourself for an all-singing, all-dancing, laugh a minute ride through the fun and frolics of panto land!

Time: 3.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets: £14.35 Full / £12.30 Concs. / Family of Four £49.20

Three cleaners are about to be put out to pasture by their overzealous office manager. Feeling they have little chance of gaining employment elsewhere, the ladies have to boost their falling income! A chance wrong number rings into the office and gives them a great idea… why not run a chat line? After all, their age and appearance won’t matter on the telephone! Needless to say things don’t go entirely according to plan.

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

This is a heart-warming, feel-good comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you answer the phone! Early booking advised. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50 All Seats Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 10mins

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Starring Crissy Rock (ITV’s Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity), Leah Bell (comedienne and actress), Dolores Porretta Brown (stage and TV actress).

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Is Tiddler telling the truth? Will Monkey find his Mummy? Will George the Giant make friends? Can the Old Lady really fit all those animals in? Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed from the award-winning Scamp Theatre!

Wednesday 13 April Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze.

‘To call this show lively would be a whopping understatement. Packed with gleeful songs and jolly good fun!’ The Guardian Early booking advised.

Thursday 14 April

Time: 2.00pm

Join us for a Rock ‘n’ Roll party with a live band, as we celebrate the music of Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury and Roy Orbison.

Tickets: £9.23 Full / £7.18 Child / Family of Four £28.70 / Pay Now Save Now: Save 50p per ticket if booked and paid for by 26/03/16 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 55mins (no interval) Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 3yrs+ BFI

Dance along to Eddie Cochran’s Summertime Blues and C’mon Everybody; Gene Vincent’s Be Bop A Lula and Race with the Devil; Billy Fury’s Halfway to Paradise, and Roy Orbison’s Only The Lonely. Backed by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Gavin Stanley and Lars Young recreate these legends with passion and a very real ‘feel’ of the artists and their music.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £22.04 Full / £21.01 Concs. Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins

Tiddler © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books, 2007; A Squash and a Squeeze © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2003; Monkey Puzzle © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2000; The Smartest Giant in Town © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2002.

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Friday 15 April Friday night and the lights are low; Mansfield Palace is the place to go! Celebrate Dancing Queen’s 40th anniversary in sequin-spangled style! Hear all of Abba’s hits, including Super Trouper, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, I Have a Dream, Voulez Vous, The Winner Takes it All, Take a Chance on Me and more. Dancing kings and queens will have the time of their lives rocking to the retro sounds of Abba whose legacy lives on through this concert.

CHRIS RAMSEY ALL GROWED UP Saturday 16 April

Sunday 17 April

Chris Ramsey is a critically acclaimed standup comedian from the North East of England. He has appeared on panel shows such as Mock the Week and Celebrity Juice, starred in BBC2’s comedy Hebburn, and performed for Prince Harry at the Royal Variety Performance 2015. He is also the man who once got pizza delivered to a moving train!

Prepare for an evening of iconic songs with this Moody Blues tribute.

Join Chris as he explores getting older, becoming a Dad, taking responsibility, and all of the other terrifying realisations that come with being dragged kicking and screaming into modern adulthood.

Drummer Gordy Marshall and keyboard player Paul Bliss performed on the Moody Blues’ 2015 tour. They are joined by current 10cc lead singer Mick Wilson, Leona Lewis guitarist Tim Maple and James Blunt bass player Malcolm Moore. Songs include Nights in White Satin, Legend of a Mind, I Know You’re out There Somewhere, plus Justin Hayward’s Forever Autumn and a showstealing rendition of Eve of the War from Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds. For further information, please visit www.grtentertainments.com

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Monday 18 April

Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 April

Energetic, exotic and completely unpredictable - the Ladyboys of Bangkok are back with a dazzling new show. Attired in specially created and hand-sewn lavish costumes, 16 of Thailand’s most stunning Ladyboys are touring the UK for a record breaking 19th year.

Heanor Musical Theatre Company and Rock of Ages take you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!

This Tony Award nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Journey, REO Speedwagon, Bon Jovi, Slade, Poison, Twisted Sister, and more.

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood and the party has been raging hard. Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, the Bourbon Room; a place where Stacee Jaxx takes to the stage and groupies line up to watch him perform.

This amateur production of “Rock of Ages” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Limited.

With more songs and musical production numbers than you could shake a sequined hip to - this is a spectacular cabaret production that is quite simply too good to miss. The entertainment is fast and unrelenting as the eclectic mix of music effortlessly flows from movie hits to superstar pop favourites with tributes ranging from Kylie to Rihanna and Tina Turner to Shakira – and even Whoopi Goldberg to One Direction!

Time: 7.30pm

Time: 7.30pm (plus Saturday Matinee 2.30pm)

Tickets: £22.55 Full / £21.01 Concs. Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Tickets: £12.00 Full / £11.00 Concs. / Family of Four £40.00 Block Bookers: Buy 10, get the 11th Free

Duration: Approx 2hrs

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 16yrs+ due to nature of content

Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins

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Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 14yrs+ NBF

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CARLTON MAIN FRICKLEY COLLIERY BAND Sunday 24 April

Wednesday 27 April

Wednesday 4 May

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band are well known in the brass band world. Established in 1884 in the small mining village of South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, the band has won nearly every major title including European Champions, British Open Champions, Yorkshire Champions, Granada Band of the Year, BBC Best of Brass and many more.

Some Guys Have All The Luck celebrates the career of one of rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart, from street busker through to international superstar!

Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon and Garfunkel Story is back with a brand new show for 2016.

Currently ranked in the top 10 brass bands in the world, this is a chance to see the Yorkshire Champions of 2013, current Champion Band of England and Scotland and the feature band of BBC’s Songs of Praise. A night not to be missed!

Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singer-songwriter and performer right down to the last detail - from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time. The show includes all the classic hits such as Maggie May, Baby Jane and Tonight’s the Night.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed! For further information, please visit www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com

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Time: 7.30pm Time: 7.00pm Tickets: £14.00 Full /£13.00 Concs. Family of Four £50.00

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £18.96 Full / £17.94 Concs.

Tickets: £19.48 Full / £18.45 Concs. Pay Now Save Now: Save £1.00 per ticket if booked and paid for by 09/04/16

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MUSIC & DRAMA FESTIVAL -

WINNERS’ CONCERT Sunday 8 May

Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 May

The Mansfield Music & Drama Festival continues to attract some of the best local talent of all ages in the fields of music, singing, speech and drama. The Festival takes place over a six day period with classes in every discipline of music, speech and drama. The culmination of the Festival is this Winner’s Concert.

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are coming to Mansfield in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.

The concert brings together the best of the winners from the Festival as well as the winners of the John Ogdon Scholarship, which runs alongside the Music Festival. Prizes, trophies and bursaries will be awarded at the end of the concert. Time: 3.00pm Tickets: £5.00 Full / £3.00 Children under 12yrs / Family of Four £12.00 Tickets available from the Theatre from Tuesday 3 May

It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you?

Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

‘A treat for your little one’s eyes and ears’ Daily Express ‘Enjoyably inventive’ Time Out Early booking advised.

Time: Wednesday 11: 1.00pm & 4.00pm Thursday 12: 10.00am & 1.00pm Tickets: £15.89 Full / £13.84 Child Family of Four £56.38 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

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Duration: Approx 1hr 20mins

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Age Suitability: Suitable for children up to 7yrs

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ON TOUR WITH ELVIS

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Friday 13 May

Saturday 14 May

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This show celebrates the timeless hits written by Burt Bacharach and is performed by three West End singers, accompanied by a live ten-piece band.

Michael King’s On Tour With Elvis is without doubt the UK’s authoritative touring Elvis show.

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Together, they recreate all the songs including: Anyone who had a Heart, Always Something There To Remind Me, Close to You, I Say a Little Prayer for You, Magic Moments, Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head, Anyone who had a Heart and Always Something there to Remind Me. Songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again. A donation of £1.00 per ticket sold will be made to Breast Cancer Now.

Groundbreaking Rock ‘n’ Roll hits, movie songs, million selling number ones, the 1968 Comeback Special including the famous black leather sit-down section, and of course the very best performances from Elvis’ Las Vegas and touring years.

Join Ballet Theatre UK as they tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine with only one wish...to become a real boy.

An exciting two hour show filled with Elvis’ greatest hits and more, delivered live in true Elvis style.

The cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale, yet proves to all that dreams really do come true, along with his friends Gepetto, the Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket.

This is a night of pure breathtaking Elvis entertainment plus the best Elvis sound you will ever hear!

Set to a stunning classical score this original production will delight ballet audiences and families alike through the magic of classical dance.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £22.55 Full / £20.50 Concs. Time: 7.00pm

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Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50 Full / £19.48 Concs.

Tickets: £18.45 Full / £17.43 Concs. / Child £12.30 Family of Four £53.30

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Duration: Approx 2hr 2hrs20mins

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GRUMPY OLD WOMEN FIFTY SHADES OF BEIGE Tuesday 24 May

PASHA IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys, Coronation Street) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where the Heart Is, Casualty).

Wednesday 18 May

Thursday 19 May

Star of Strictly Come Dancing, Pasha Kovalev, invites you to his new and exciting dance spectacular, guest Starring Anya Garnis (BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance USA).

HS Presents bring you an evening’s entertainment which includes comedy, music, football, tears and so much more.

On Pasha’s fifth UK tour you are guaranteed another fantastic evening of your favourite music plus spectacular dancing, energy, lights and sparkling costumes. It’s All About You is filled with positive emotions and is great entertainment for the entire family.

Paul Gascoigne is a former England international footballer and football manager, described by the National Football Museum as the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation. After retiring from professional football, Paul’s life became dominated by his mental and emotional problems. Coming off of the back of his documentary, Gascoigne, this is the fans chance to hear the full life story of Gazza in his own words. Limited availability.

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £23.58 All Seats

Tickets: Tickets available from 01623 401498

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Duration: Approx 2hrs 10mins

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This jam-packed show includes learning the art of Grumpy Grooming, the joy of large pants, a free nagging master class (how to get your own way without him even noticing), beards for women, complimentary Anger Management workshop, middle-aged drinking: the rules, how to customise an unwanted pole dancing kit and a mercifully brief Zumba demonstration. All this and more!

‘Expect a party’ The Times Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.63 All Seats Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs BFI

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AN EVENING WITH DAVID STARKEY – MAGNA CARTA Wednesday 25 May David Starkey is a regular debater on BBC Radio 4 and a controversial contributor to BBC1’s Question Time. He is a celebrated historian, social commentator and creator and presenter of TV programmes such as Channel 4’s Monarchy, and The Churchills. Dr Starkey is a truly inspirational speaker and during this evening, he will talk about the Magna Carta; a 13th century agreement that, imperfect though it was, and radically modified in its first ten years, limited for the first time, the power of the Monarch by stating the basic rights, privileges, and liberties of leading citizens and clergy. Following the talk, there will be a 30 minute Question and Answer session. There will be books on sale that Dr Starkey will be pleased to sign.

KATE RUSBY

Thursday 26 May

Friday 27 May

Of all the stars in folk music’s wondrous firmament few shine as brightly as Yorkshire’s Kate Rusby.

U2 are undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest bands; masters of the million-selling rock anthem.

A remarkably interpretive singer, Kate’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel.

This show is a fantastic tribute experience reviving their most memorable live performances – from the Rattle and Hum tour, through Zoo TV, Elevation, Vertigo, 360° and on to Innocence and Experience.

Be entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music making. Kate will be joined by the cream of British folk musicians who form her band.

Songs will include With or Without You, Beautiful Day, I Still Haven’t Found what I’m Looking For, Desire, Pride (in the name of Love), Sunday Bloody Sunday and Vertigo. If you love U2, you will love U2UK!

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Tickets: £22.00 Full / £20.00 Concs. £18.00 Child

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HONEY CABARET

Thursday 2 June

Friday 3 June

CBeebies’ favourite double act is coming to town! See Chris & Pui from Show Me Show Me in their brand new stage show.

Honey Cabaret’s Variety Show will provide top class burlesque, comedy, circus, magic, song and dance. Featuring the Queen of Burlesque, Immodesty Blaize and the fabulous international burlesque sensation, Cherry Shakewell. The evening will also include aerial hoop, fire and stunning burlesque from Aurora Starr; TVs very own The Boy with Tape on his Face; the most exceptional ballerina of our time, Madame Galina and award winning comedy magician Christian Lee.

Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys – Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse. Catch the Gingerbread Man, marvel at the Ugly Duckling becoming a beautiful swan and oooh and aaah as Miss Mouse attempts to zoom zoom zoom to the cheesy moon in her rocket. With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show perfect for children aged two to a hundred and two! For further information, please visit www.chrisandpui.com

The night will be hosted by one of the UK’s top cabaret comperes, Lili La Scala. Time: 8.00pm

Time: 11.00am & 2.00pm

Tickets: £20.50 All Balcony Seats. Stall seats from £18.00-£22.00 available from www.honeycabaret.co.uk

Tickets: £12.30 Full / £10.25 Child Family of Four £41.00

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 18yrs+ due to nature of content

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Tuesday 14 – Wednesday 15 June

Tuesday 7 June A shabby boarding house in a small English seaside town. An elderly couple take care of a solitary guest, who rarely ventures out. The arrival of two enigmatic strangers seems to offer a welcome distraction from their mundane existence. But when an impromptu, seemingly innocent birthday party abruptly turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, there are horrifying repercussions.

West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs - the White Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can co-exist with any form of understanding. But when Riff’s best friend and former Jet Tony and Bernardo’s younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no-one can do anything to stop their love.

The New Youth Theatre concept is simple. Children between the ages of 3-17 years are taught how to develop and improve their performing arts skills whilst rehearsing for a fully staged musical each term. For more information contact New Youth Theatre on 01623 406284 or visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield

Maria and Tony begin meeting in secret, planning to run away. Then the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble under the highway - whoever wins gains control of the streets. Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping it can end the violence.

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £16.40 Full / £14.35 Concs. £7.18 Students (Valid ID required)

Tickets: £11.00 All Seats Family of Four £40.00 Block Bookers: Buy 10, get the 11th Free

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins

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It goes terribly wrong, and before the lovers know what’s happened, tragedy strikes and doesn’t stop until the climactic and heart-breaking ending.

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10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Thursday 16 June

Friday 17 June

Wednesday 22 June

Honouring the 50th anniversary of chart-topping single, Reach Out I’ll Be There, this all-new show for 2016 features the solid-gold sounds of The Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more.

Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra became one of the world’s best known and greatest recording bands, packing stadiums throughout the world.

Early booking is advised to enjoy this regal and patriotic afternoon, as we celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Join Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast as they travel back over the 90 Glorious Years and her record-breaking reign.

Oozing with style, sophistication and musical brilliance, more than 36 classics are revived by a huge cast amid a flurry of glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and superb musicianship.

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From show tunes to the swinging sixties, a rousing section from Last Night of the Proms and a flag waving tribute to the veterans of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. Add wonderful voices, stunning costumes and lots of good old fashioned fun - this is the perfect way to celebrate this historic occasion.

Time: 7.30pm

Time: 2.30pm

Tickets: £22.55 Full / £21.53 Concs.

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Tickets: £12.30 Full / £11.28 Concs.

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins

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A seemingly endless list of hit records stormed the charts throughout the world. Songs such as Living Thing, Telephone Line, Wild West Hero, Sweet Talking Woman, and perhaps their most famous, Mr Blue Sky.

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Come and hear their greatest hits reproduced by the exciting and incredible ELO Experience.

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Thursday 30 June – Saturday 2 July This production is sponsored by Savanna Rags www.savanna-rags.com

MANSFIELD PALACE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS

TWELFTH NIGHT Written by William Shakespeare

Time: 7.30pm (Saturday Matinee 2.30pm) Tickets: £8.50 Full / £7.50 Concs. / Child & Students: £6.00 / Family of Four £25.00 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 10yrs+ NBF

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In celebration of Shakespeare, in the 400th anniversary year since his death, the Community Theatre takes on one of his best comedies in this tale of love, mistaken identity and retribution. Viola, shipwrecked in a foreign land, believes her twin brother drowned. To gain favour with the local Duke, Orsino, she disguises herself as a male, Cesario, and becomes servant to the Duke. Cesario is sent to woo the beautiful Countess Olivia on behalf of the Duke. Olivia falls in love with Cesario (Viola), believing she is a young man, and the love triangle is complete when Viola falls in love with the Duke but confusion reigns when the identical twin, Sebastian, shows up in town! Olivia’s uncle, Sir Toby, and his merry ‘cake and ale’ band cause havoc with their fun and frolics, wine and song, and subversive sub-plotting, not least against the pompous steward, Malvolvio, as they take revenge. Come and join us for this fun, feel-good production set in the stylish 1920s!

Pre-Show Talk: Friday 1 July, 6.15pm Meet the Director who will introduce the production and answer any questions. Tickets for this event are FREE but must be pre-booked in conjunction with your show ticket.

EDUCATION @ THE PALACE A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE:

WRITE TRACK PLAYED IN

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We are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with First Art to deliver a new writing project. Played In… will bring 10-15 playwrights together from our Write Track programme and connect them with individuals and local groups in the Mansfield and wider First Art area.

Youth Theatre See advert on opposite page Community Theatre Open Doors Weekly acting classes (18+yrs) Write Track Writing for the stage Classes Such as Belly Dancing (see pg20)

SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION PACK The latest Schools’ pack is available, offering a range of activities and workshops, including ‘Visit Your Theatre’. You can download the pack from the website or request a copy from the Education Manager.

BESPOKE PROJECTS – HE/FE COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS If you have a project idea that you would like to engage with Education @ The Palace, please contact the Education Manager.

The theme is on play, what we do in our leisure time, either as individuals or as groups. Stories gathered from the local community will be the inspiration for short plays which will be shared in performances later in the year. If you are interested in sharing interesting stories and making connections with local writers, please contact the Education Manager.

Wednesday 6 – Thursday 7 April

400TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR OF THE DEATH OF SHAKESPEARE

Education @ The Palace and Vision West Nottinghamshire College Performing Arts Department present this new play from the Write Track project.

We will be celebrating the work of the National Bard in 2016:

AN INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE FOR KEY STAGE 2 We offer a practical workshop for schools to get KS2 classes interested in Shakespeare. The fun workshop will introduce story and plot, characters and language. Schools can purchase one workshop for £60.00, two for £90.00!

TWELFTH NIGHT – FREE ACCOMPANYING WORKSHOP!

CONTACT: Christopher Neil, Education Manager, on 01623 412921 or email: cneil@mansfield.gov.uk

@EducAtThePalace

Education at The Palace

The Community Theatre presents Twelfth Night (see pg17). If schools and colleges (KS3/4) purchase a block booking of tickets, then a free practical workshop, exploring the themes, characters and language of this production will be offered in advance of the production (at the Palace or your school / college.)

Outside the Library, four people meet daily. Tibbs, a miner’s grandson and Jobseeker needs money for the bus, cigs and a cheeseburger. Emily is avoiding her GCSE History exam. Sully, a graduate, finds there are no opportunities and becomes homeless. Darrell, an aspiring busker seeking fame joins them. All products of their time and circumstances, we observe the four working at surviving and waiting for something! Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £6.00 All Seats Venue: Create Theatre (Red building, Vision West Notts, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BH) Duration: Approx 1hrs 10mins NBF

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MANSFIELD PALACE JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS THE WONDERFUL SMELLS BY JULIA DONALDSON Wednesday 11 – Thursday 12 May BY STACEY GREGG Monday 11 April As part of National Theatre Connections 500, Chapter 4 presents this physical and thought provoking play. It’s the daily scramble across no man’s land: you flinch as you pass those even more clueless than you. Sinister shadows seep into your reality, unnoticed. A nuisance to some, a threat to others. Now everything is to be questioned, friendships, reality, and those shadows which edge ever further. But hell is ok if you stick together! We are delighted to welcome Flying High Theatre Company as our guests for this evening. Both companies will be taking their plays to Derby Theatre, our partner Theatre for NT Connections Festival (25 April – 7 May). Please see Derby Theatre website for more details: Derbytheatre.co.uk

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £4.00 All Seats Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins NBF

Based on a Chinese traditional story, we meet a young girl, Li Hua, and her brother, Li Chang who love the smells outside the Chinese restaurant but cannot afford to pay for it. When the greedy restaurant owners take Li Hua to court for not paying for the smells, whose side will the Judge be on? Time: 7.00pm

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Tickets: £3.00 All Seats Venue: Dance Studio, Mansfield Palace Theatre Duration: Approx 40mins

Mansﬁeld Palace Youth Theatre

THE BURNING OF BYRON MUSIC HALL & THE MYSTERY OF MAUN MUSEUM

DEVISED BY THE INTERMEDIATE COMPANIES WITH PLAYWRIGHT, ANDY DOBB

Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23 June This Mystery Double Bill, with a local flavour, is inspired by ghost stories and theatre tales. These companion plays have been newly commissioned and have been based on ideas generated by the actors themselves. They are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Be prepared to be scared! Time: 7.00pm

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Tickets: £5.50 All Seats Venue: Create Theatre (Red building, Vision West Notts, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BH) Duration: Approx 2hrs

Drama classes are held at the Mansfield Palace Theatre during school term time and each class has an annual performance. Classes are available for 5-7yrs, 8-12yrs, 12-15yrs and 16-19yrs. Our prices are competitive, starting from £33 (half term) or £53 full term. *New for 2016* Junior Youth Theatre classes for 5-7yrs are now both Drama and Music based. For further information, please contact Lisa Hopkinson, Youth Theatre Administrator on 01623 412927 on Thursdays 9.00am-2.00pm and Friday 9.00am-11.30am during term time. Alternatively please email lhopkinson@mansfield.gov.uk

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DANCE SCHOOLS

The Sarah Adamson School of Dancing Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 May

THE ART OF BELLY DANCE

Tickets: £11.00 Full / £8.50 Concs. Tickets also available from 01159 530397 / 07989 413743

Thursday 21 April – Thursday 30 June (excluding 9 June)

Expressions Academy of Performing Arts

Keep fit and have fun! Learn basic dance techniques to tone and condition the body. Including fun simple dances of the East and full choreography. Also, play with props such as the flowing veil, the traditional Egyptian cane, Turkish Finger Cymbals and much more! Come and learn the Art of Belly Dance with Cara Amirah, a fully qualified Dance Teacher. All welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for dance, and bring a scarf to tie around your hips. There are 20 spaces available for each class and to qualify, a registration form must be completed.

Thursday 9 – Friday 10 June Funky Studios explode onto the Palace stage with their 2016 Showcase! A fresh and exciting evening of performances delivered by passionate students, who have a drive to succeed in the performing industry. Bursting with variety, the Funky students will present to you a variety of musical theatre, singing, dance, acting and contemporary music numbers. This showcase is definitely not one to be missed!

Time: 4.45-6.15pm and 6.30-8.00pm Tickets: £40.00 Full / £35.00 Concs. for Full Course

Venue: Palace Theatre, Rehearsal Room Duration: Approx 1hr 30mins

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Age Suitability: 18yrs+. Women only

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins

Tickets: £14.00 Full / £12.00 Concs. Tickets also available from 01623 424334

Excelsior School of Dance Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 June Tickets: £8.00 All Seats. Tickets also available from 01623 479467

Stage Door Dance School Friday 24 – Sunday 26 June Tickets: £8.00 All Seats Tickets also available from 01623 633877

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.00 Full / £8.50 Concs. Block Bookers: Buy 10, get the 11th Free

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Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 June

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No Booking Fee is charged for any of the above Dance School performances.

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Box Office: 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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The four car parks highlighted on this map offer 30 minutes free parking - ideal for nipping to book your tickets in person or to collect your long-stay parking voucher!

Theatre goers can get 5 hours of parking for only £2 in the yellow car parks above - ask at the Box Office for details when booking.

Box Office: 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

House Rules

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Latecomers Latecomers may only be admitted into the Theatre during a suitable break in the performance and are requested to take the nearest seat available at the back of the Theatre.

Tickets On Sale Please note that tickets do not necessarily go on sale at the same time that the brochure is issued. Some productions go on sale according to demand and signed contracts. Please visit www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre and refer to the online booking section.

Photographic/Audio Equipment The use of recording equipment, video recorders, photography or mobile phones is not permitted in the Theatre. Babies in the Auditorium Babies up to one year can sit on your lap for free. Children one year and older must sit on a paid for seat. If you wish to leave your baby in a carrier, you must purchase a ticket alongside you for this. We are relying on parents being responsible and to remove their child from the auditorium if he / she becomes upset so as not to spoil the enjoyment of others. Booster Cushions Customers may bring their own booster cushions or car seats with permission from the Front of House Manager. These must be removed in the event of an evacuation. Under 14s Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult to be permitted into the auditorium.

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Wheelchair Spaces We have up to seven spaces on a first come, first T with companion seats available next to most of these served basis spaces. Please specify at the time of booking.

Assistance Dogs are welcome and water is provided upon request. T

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Disabled Parking Designated parking is currently available on Toothill Lane and in Toothill Road car parks and on Toothill Lane itself. T Signed Performances There are currently no signed performances planned. Carers’ Discount Production contracts permitting, a concessionary rate of 50% will be issued to carers of registered disabled patrons. Please enquire at the Box Office for further details and to obtain an Essential Companion Scheme application form.

Booking Fee Please note, a booking fee of 2.5% will be charged on all professional productions. This fee does not apply to amateur companies and educational work. There are booking fees applicable at the Box Office and online. Concessions (Unless otherwise stated) A ‘Concession’ refers to a person who is: • Aged 16 or less or is 60 or more • A student in full time education • In receipt of Unemployment Benefits • A Mansfield District Leisure Trust card holder Family Tickets A ‘Family’ comprises four people, of whom no more than two are adults. Postage An administration cost of 75p will be charged for your tickets to be posted. Refunds We can only offer refunds if we have made a mistake or if a performance has been cancelled. Unfortunately we will only be able to undertake the re-sale of tickets for sold out performances. Discounts We reserve the right to ask for proof of eligibility when claiming discounts. Ticket Agents Chesterfield TIC: 01246 345777 Sherwood TIC: 01623 824545

Newark TIC: 01636 655765 Southwell A J Beckett’s: 01636 812291

Data Protection Act – The Mansfield Palace Theatre is committed to upholding the Data Protection principles of good handling practice. When processing your booking the Box Office staff will ask your name, address, postcode, telephone number and email address. This information may be used to keep you informed of forthcoming events and notify you of any changes to an event for which you may have booked at the Palace. We will not forward any personal details to any other organisation for their use.

Box Office: 01623 633133 www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Telephone 01623 633133 T Online This service is available for a fee. Visit our website www.mansfield.gov.uk/ palacetheatre and follow the links. T

By Fax 01623 412922 By Post Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, TNottinghamshire NG18 1NG. By E-Mail palacetheatre@mansfield.gov.uk

Opening Times Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 5.30pm or until show starts. Telephone bookings up to one hour before show. Saturday: Opens at 9.30am. Closing time varies between 1.30pm and 5.30pm according to season and demand or until show starts. Sunday: 1 hour prior to performance. Payment You can pay by cash, cheque, postal order or debit/credit card (excluding American Express). Cheques should be made payable to ‘Palace Theatre Mansfield’. Keeping up to date Please contact the Box Office to join our free mailing list.

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DIARY April Friday 1

The Magic of the Beatles

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Sunday 15

Pinocchio - Ballet Theatre UK

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Saturday 2

Let’s Hang on

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Wednesday 18

Pasha - It’s All About You

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Wednesday 6 - Thursday 7

Dreadful Objects so Familiar - Write Track

Thursday 19

An Evening with Paul Gascoigne

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Wednesday 6 - Saturday 9

Harlequin Dance School

Saturday 21 - Sunday 22

Razzamataz Theatre School Mansfield

Sunday 10

Beauty and the Beast - Easter Panto

Tuesday 24

Grumpy Old Women - Fifty Shades of Beige

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Monday 11

I’m Spilling my Heart out Here - Chapter 4

Wednesday 25

David Starkey - Magna Carta

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Tuesday 12

Dirty Dusting

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Thursday 26

Kate Rusby

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Wednesday 13

Tiddler and other Terrific Tales

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Friday 27

U2UK

Thursday 14

Be Bop a Lula

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Saturday 28 - Sunday 29

The Sarah Adamson School of Dancing

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Friday 15

Thank you for the Music

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Saturday 16

Chris Ramsey - All Growed Up

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Sunday 17

Legend of a Band - A Tribute to the Moody Blues

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Thursday 2

The Chris & Pui Show

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Friday 3

Honey Cabaret

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Saturday 4 - Sunday 5

Expressions Academy of Performing Arts

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Tuesday 7

The Birthday Party - London Classic Theatre

Thursday 9 - Friday 10

Summer Showcase - Funky Studios

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Saturday 11 - Sunday 12

Excelsior School of Dance

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Tuesday 14 - Wednesday 15

West Side Story - New Youth Theatre

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Thursday 16

Magic of Motown

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Friday 17

The ELO Experience

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Saturday 18 - Sunday 19

Believe Academy

Wednesday 22

Neil Sands presents 90 Glorious Years

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Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23

The Burning of Byron Music Hall & the Mystery of Maun Museum – Intermediate Youth Theatre

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Friday 24 - Sunday 26

Stage Door Dance School

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Thursday 30 June - Sunday 2 July

Twelfth Night - Community Theatre

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Thursday 21 April - Thursday 7 July

The Art of Belly Dance

Thursday 21 - Saturday 23

Rock of Ages - HMTC

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Sunday 24

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band

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Monday 25

Mansfield Music & Drama Festival Choir Adjudication Sessions

Wednesday 27

Some Guys Have all the Luck The Rod Stewart Story

Friday 29 - Saturday 30

Syncopation School of Performing Arts

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May Sunday 1

Dance Fusion

Wednesday 4

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Friday 6 - Saturday 7

Spotlight Studios

Sunday 8

Mansfield Music & Drama Festival Winners’ Concert

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Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12

Peppa Pig’s Surprise

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Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12

The Wonderful Smells - Junior Youth Theatre

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Friday 13

Back to Bacharach

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Saturday 14

On Tour with Elvis

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June

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