January - March 2020 Brochure

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Welcome...

I am pleased to report that the Palace Theatre is doing its bit to help the environment. We have made great progress in dispensing with single use plastics... Stirrers are wooden, straws are paper and the beer glasses are made from plant material! Cheers!

At the time of writing, Cinderella is looking set to be a winner! We have a fantastic cast and Box Office sales are going through the roof. How wonderful it will be to set a new record with this extremely popular pantomime.

Our new Lounge Bar is receiving very positive comments. It has a very relaxed art deco feel and is the ideal spot to unwind as a VIP customer.

The excitement is mounting as the audience attendance figures continue to rise. We are approaching our two millionth customer since the Theatre was refurbished in 1997. Who knows, it could be you who is the person who is acknowledged. Keep an eye on our website, social media pages and the local press for further details!

Believe it or not, after a couple of months of fabulous pantomimes, there are other shows on offer! As always, the programme is very varied with hopefully something for everyone. Please enjoy browsing through this very full brochure.

Cover image: Richard Jones - Escape pg 13

Happy theatregoing!

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Who’s who?!

Your whole experience at the Palace Theatre is brought to you by a big team effort. Some roles are obvious to the customer such as the Box Office team and Front of House team, others less so. Have you ever wondered who operates the spotlight? Who gives the cue for the lights to change and the starcloth to fly in?

BAR OPEN S 1hr prior to th e performance

Rachael Street is one of our multi-skilled staff.

Working both in the Box Office processing ticket sales and with the technical team directly on performances as they happen, Rachael has LOOK OU T been at this Theatre for 16 years, in one way FOR OUR or another! Her journey with us started at SEASONA L age 16 when she came to us from Garibaldi DRINKS school. She also attended our Youth Theatre.

Rachael says, “I love the fact that I can do so Rachael Street

many different roles! One day I can be DSM (Deputy Stage Manager) and calling the cue’s for the lights and set to VISIT OUR NEW LOU change. The next I can be helping a customer directly with their booking NGE requirements and then in the evening I could be in the ‘spot box’ following BAR ON SELECTED SHOWS! the leading artiste on stage!”.

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Booking Fee Included

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£1.20 per ticket online and at Box Office

£1.20 per ticket online and 20p at Box Office

Pay Now Save Now / Ticket Offer Groups Hiring the Theatre Block Booking Deals Family Ticket

School Tickets Available Educational Link Pre/Post Show Talk Matinee Moments - Morning or Afternoon Performance

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FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY

SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY

SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY

NEW LOUNGE BAR OPEN!

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £22.70 All Seats Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage The 2020 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers, plus Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Jim Reeves.

The show features four fantastic singers who are backed by a live band and coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art sound and lighting that will transport you all the way - hand clapping and toe-tapping - to Nashville and back in one night!

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4.00pm & 8.00pm £29.20 All Seats Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get 11th free Approx 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Starring Steve Steinman and an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians, Vampires Rock will have you rocking in the aisles.

A tongue-in-cheek and laugh out loud storyline combined with an incredible stage set, lighting and sound, and a show like no other.

Featuring over 30 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time, including Queen, AC/DC, Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, Journey, Guns N’ Roses and many more.

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Time: Tickets:

Duration: Venue: Age Suitability:

7.00pm £17.20 Full / £15.20 Concs. / £13.20 Child / Family of Four £52.80 Pay Now Save Now: Save 50p per ticket if booked and paid for by 28.12.19 Approx 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage 7yrs+ due to understanding the storyline

A funny, magical adventure for adults and children alike about a wooden boy discovering what it takes to be a real human. From villains and vagabonds to fairies and giant fish, Pinocchio meets adversity and adventure with equal measure and a jolly good dose of humour.

Will Pinocchio listen to the talking cricket?

Will his father regret creating him?

Will the whale swallow them whole?

Find out when Oddsocks breathe fresh air into this magical tale in their own inimitable, anarchic and hilarious way.

“This is ensemble playing at its most compelling” - THE STAGE

FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.70 Full / £23.70 Concs.

Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets,

get 11th free Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

THE ELVIS YEARS The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the King of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley.

Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades - from the early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years, authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies and the stunning 68 TV special.

With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve costume changes, this glittering production features all the classic hits.

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.20 Full / £22.20 Concs.

Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets,

get 11th free Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

THE JERSEY BEATS – OH WHAT A NITE Stunning costumes, choreography, production and more – all to take you back to the era of The Four Seasons!

NEW Matt Andrews leads the vocal quartet paying tribute to Frankie Valli, alongside Johnny, LOUNGE BAR OPEN! Michael and Toby who take the roles of Nick Massey, Bob Guardio and Tommy Devito.

Comedy host Leye D Johns can’t be kept away from the stage for too long, bringing a light-hearted flavour to proceedings and ensuring the crowd leave with a big smile on their face.

The Viva showgirls complete the line-up, bringing the moves of the 60s and 70s to the stage, as well as bringing current hits to life with that same Doo Wop style.

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY Time: Tickets:

Duration: Venue:

7.30pm £14.20 Full / £13.20 Concs. / Family of Four £49.80 Approx 2hrs Palace Theatre, Main Stage

NO MORE FIFFING AND FAFFING You’ve heard of the great double acts in history: Morecambe and Wise, Cannon and Ball, Holland and Barrett. Now Meet Fiffin and Faffen!

Well you’ll have to be quick. They’ve decided to call it a day and they’re using the last night of their End of Pier Summer Show in Clusters-on-Sea to do their farewell show after 36 years in show-business.

We see Joe and Jerry strut their stuff on stage, then follow them to the dressing room where they settle old scores! Luckily Stage Manager Archie Gibbons is on hand to sort things out, enabling the boys to perform all their best routines for their loyal fans at their Swan Song Show!

It will be an emotional and fun packed night!

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FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY

SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY

WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY

THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY

NEW LOUNGE BAR OPEN!

NEW LOUNGE BAR OPEN!

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THE ELO EXPERIENCE

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £23.20 Full / £22.20 Concs.

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre,

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Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21.20 Full / £20.20 Concs.

Duration: Approx 2hrs Venue: Palace Theatre,

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Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.00 Full / £23.00 Concs.

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre,

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This show is a tribute to the music of the smash hit Hollywood film and musical, featuring some of the greatest rock songs of the 80s, such as hits like Livin’ on a Prayer, Sweet Child O’ Mine, Dead Ringer for Love, You Give Love a Bad Name, Turn Back Time, Eye of the Tiger, Don’t Stop me Now, I Want it All and many more....

Coldplace know what is expected from their live tribute show - the accuracy, musicianship, dedication and passion for Coldplay’s music. Their aim, as a tribute to one of the world’s biggest bands, is to capture the feeling of a live Coldplay performance, the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere.

Between 1972 and 1986, ELO achieved more top 40 hits than any other band. Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don’t Bring me Down and of course Mr Blue Sky became the soundtrack of our lives.

From Bon Jovi and Guns N’ Roses to Journey and Whitesnake - the six piece band will rock the house to its very foundations!

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Their adventures have lead them to appear on Sky News, BBC Radio One and Two and The Gadget Show and to have played at major festivals alongside Bob Geldof, KT Tunstall, Ringo Starr, The Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight and Roxette to name but a few.

The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £23.20 All Seats Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins Venue: Palace Theatre,

Main Stage The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the world’s only tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

“Have you seen this guy? He looks so much like Jon Bon Jovi it ’s freaky man!”

– Chad Kroeger (Nickelback)

“The best tribute I ’ve ever seen” – JON BON JOVI.

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WEDNESDAY 4 – SUNDAY 8 MARCH WEDNESDAY 12 – THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY

AFTER YOU’VE GONE Time: 7.00pm £7.20 All Seats Tickets: Approx 1hr 30mins Duration: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Venue: Mansfield Palace Senior Youth Theatre presents this engaging play by Duncan Kidd, based on the true story of one family and how the generations coped with the tumultuous years from World War I to World War II. r’s Jenny and Marcus, on the day of their great-grandmothe funeral begin reading letters written through the decades from World War I onwards, transporting us all back and introducing us to their family.

No matter what generation you come from, Jenny and Marcus discover that life for young people has never been easy as the revelations of war and heartbreak are uncovered.

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TUESDAY 17 – WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Time:

Tickets: Duration: Venue:

Wednesday to Friday 7.15pm, Saturday 2.30pm and 7.15pm, Sunday 2.30pm £14.20 All Seats Approx 2hrs 50mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Mansfield Operatic and Dramatic Society present the ‘greatest movie musical of all time’ - faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green from their original award-winning screenplay, Singin’ In The Rain.

Each unforgettable scene, song, and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm!

Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue, and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ In The Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.

Singin’ In The Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline - the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers!

Filled with every memorable moment from the film and a downpour of unforgettable songs, Singin’ In The Rain will leave you feeling uplifted and calling for more.

FOOTLOOSE Time: 7.30pm £12.20 All Seats Tickets: Approx 2hrs 30mins Duration: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Venue: c tale of teen rebellion and classi a is Footloose his family move repression. When teenager Ren and in the West, from big-city Chicago to a small town . Though he he’s in for a real case of culture shock can’t quite tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren rock music believe he’s living in a place where he soon falls for and dancing are illegal. However, boyfriend and Ariel, a beautiful girl with a jealous . With Prom a bible-thumping minister as her father nge the dance coming up, Ren decides to challe of the and music ban and revitalise the spirit repressed townspeople. with classic 80s Footloose explodes onto the stage a Hero, Almost anthems including Holding out for and of course Paradise, Let’s hear it for the Boy no stopping the title track Footloose. There’s just the music!

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THURSDAY 26 – FRIDAY 27 MARCH

- Teresa Raffle

I have a child with SEN and the staff were very accommodating the day before, letting us look at where we would be seated.

On the night everything was well organised and the performance was excellent

- Theresa Ives

CHICAGO

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Time: 7.30pm £16.20 Full / £14.20 Concs.

Tickets: Approx 2hrs 30mins Duration: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Venue:

the famed In the Cook County Jail, Roxie meets her hero, Kelly. double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma and lustful greedy the lawyer, same When both acquire the as they vie for superstar, Billy Flynn, tensions come to a head mugging for the spotlight - though instead of onstage, they’re s. the flashbulb of the newspaper reporter John Kander With catchy, sexy music and timeless lyrics by engaging and Fred Ebb, plus a funny, intelligent, and utterly musical book by Kander and Bob Fosse, Chicago is a and as spectacular that is as addictive as gossip rags unforgettable as any trial of the century.

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- Val Carter

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Broadway’s Expressions Academy of Performing Arts present dazzling and longest-running American musical, Chicago, a . satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine and Set in 1920s Chicago and based on real-life murders vaudevillian trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe her despite , arrested is and star who murders her lover to lie attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, for her.

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We offer a range of activities from Youth Theatre, workshops and post show discussions Contact details: Christopher Neil, Education Manager Tel: 01623 412921 Email: cneil@mansf ield/gov.uk @EducAtThePalace f: Education at Mansfield Palace

Work in this schools’ year is supported by Mansfield Garage Doors and Mansfield Education

Foundation Charity No. 528260

Attention teachers!

Education @ Mansfield Palace and Inspire Youth Arts @ The Old Library invite you to join their primary and secondary school Forum for Mansfield and the surrounding areas.

Contact the Education Manager for more information.

AGED 5-19yrs?

INTERESTED IN DRAMA?

Join us

First session free!

Junior Youth Theatre (Drama & music) for 5-7 years Saturday 9.00am - 10.30am

Intermediate Group for 8-12 years Saturday 11.00am - 1.00pm Seniors group for 12-15 years Friday 6.00pm - 8.30pm Chapter 4 Mansfield Palace Theatre’s Young Company for 16-19 years Wednesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm Email: lhopkinson@mansfield.gov.uk Tel: 01623 412927 for an application pack or download it from the website.

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VWNC Active Body Active Mind project

To download a Schools’ Pack visit:

https://www.m ansfieldpalac e.co.uk/ Education/S chools.aspx or contact the Education Ma nager.

Schools and nd Colleges es We offer curriculum-based urriculum-based workshops, including ‘Visit Your Theatre’ for Key Stages 1-4, 4, or we can build a bespoke project for you. Mansfield Palace is also an Arts ts Award Supporter.

Pre show talks are a great way to interact with the company directly.

This is your opportunity to ask questions abo ut the play, the directin g, the cast - anything! This free talk is available for Revenge ticket holders and must be pre-boo ked at the Box Office.

Revenge - See pg 14 Wednesday 11 March

FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY

RICHARD JONES - ESCAPE

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £23.20 Full / £20.70 Concs.

Duration: Approx 1hr 30mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

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On his extended tour of Escape, Richard endeavours to break the boundaries of the mind with his ‘magic with meaning’, debuting a further twist on some of his newest, awe-inspiring magic.

In heart-warming memory of Fergus, he will be recreating some of his dear friend’s most incredible tricks too some of which the legendary soldier only ever taught Richard himself.

Richard Jones was the winner of Britain’s Got Talent and is a British Army soldier as well as one of the world’s greatest magicians in The Magic Circle. Having recently had audiences on Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions completely captivated, Richard is extending his sell-out tour of the UK.

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The mesmerising Lance Corporal will confirm exactly what made him the stand out act to win Britain’s top talent show in 2016 and why he is still the only magician to have won the show. He will also pay tribute to his veteran mentor, Fergus Anckorn – a fellow magician who died last year before his 100th birthday.

FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY Time: Tickets: Duration: Venue:

7.45pm £14.50 All Seats Approx 1hr 45mins Palace Theatre, Studio

ALDEN, PATTERSON AND DASHWOOD Award winning folk trio Alden Patterson and Dashwood weave rich vocal harmonies, fiddle, dobro and guitar around beautifully written original songs and melodies. Their music takes influence from folk traditions from both sides of the Atlantic with uplifting instrumentals and self-penned songs depicting tales of young travellers, sleepy seas and their affection for home. Their stunning live performances have engaged and impressed audiences across the UK and Europe and have included an extensive support tour with folk legends Show Of Hands and main stage shows at some of the UK’s most prestigious festivals.

‘It’s lovely stuff’ - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.20 All Seats Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

BE BOP A LULA The West End hit starring tributes to giants of rock ‘n’ roll Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury and Buddy Holly…

Relive the tours responsible for introducing rock ‘n’ roll to the UK, in the company of incredible singers and a band tighter than a pair of your tightest drainpipe trousers!

From Cochran’s legendary guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody stage presence, Fury’s smouldering looks and soaring vocals and Holly’s good-time rock ‘n’ roll, Be Bop a Lula is an outstanding stage show.

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TUESDAY 10 MARCH

WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH

THURSDAY 12 MARCH

NEW LOUNGE BAR OPEN!

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.20 first 4 rows /

£23.20 All other Seats Duration: Approx 2hrs Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Age Suitability: 18yrs+ due to nudity Fantasies don’t come any better than this, with sizzling new acts and stunning routines. Brace yourself for two hours of thrilling action and provocative choreography with the ultimate Forbidden night out (and a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure).

Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and world-renowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in this high-octane show. This sexy but classy evening with Forbidden Nights is guaranteed to get your pulse racing and leave you begging for more.

Welcome to the Sexy Circus!®

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“REVENGE” By Robin Hawdon

Directed by Louise Jameson (EastEnders, Doc Martin, Doctor Who, Bergerac)

“A taut thriller full of twists and turns!” The Stage

Time: Tickets:

Duration: Venue: Age Suitability:

7.30pm (pre-show talk 6.15pm. See pg 12) £18.20 Full / £17.20 Concs.

Save £2.00 per ticket if booked and paid for by 11.01.20 Approx 2hrs 20mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage 12yrs+ due to sound and visual effects

Bill Crayshaw MP leads a charmed life, hailed in the corridors of Parliament, lauded in business, and loved at home. That is until he returns from a business trip to find his party agent has been killed in a terrible, tragic accident - or was it?

Mary Stewart isn’t so sure and arrives at his door asking some awkward questions - is her motive journalism, blackmail, seduction, or revenge?

As the tension mounts and suspense increases, shots ring out and the initial game of cat and mouse turns into a deadly battle, twisting and turning between truth and lies, to reach a thrilling climax that will keep audiences guessing until the final curtain!

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.20 Full / £25.20 Concs.

Duration: Approx 2hrs 25mins Venue: Palace Theatre,

Main Stage International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show.

The former frontman, producer of Faith (2017- 2018) and Freedom!19 returns in 2020 with his new production The George Michael Legacy.

Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for almost 20 years, dedicating his professional career to paying homage to the late pop phenomenon.

Join Wayne and his incredible band for a celebration of George’s fantastic 35 year career with songs from his Wham days up to his final album, Symphonica.

FRIDAY 13 MARCH

Time: 7.30pm £17.20 Full / £16.20 Concs. / Tickets:

£10.20 Child / Family of Four £49.80

Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets,

get 11th free Duration: Approx 2hrs 40mins Palace Theatre, Main Stage Venue: A show dedicated to the music of one of the greatest harmony duos: The Everly Brothers. Just as the Everly Brothers were, the Temple Brothers are real life brothers, with harmonies unlike anything ever heard and truly not to be missed.

All the hits are performed in the original keys that The Everly Brothers recorded in their early years, so you don’t lose any of that magic that they created. Taking you on a walk down memory lane with all the classic songs including Cathy’s Clown, Walk Right Back, Wake Up Little Susie plus many more....

Including special guest tributes to Hank Marvin (The Shadows), Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis.

SATURDAY 14 MARCH

DARKSIDE – THE PINK FLOYD SHOW Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21.20 Full / £19.20 Concs.

Duration: Approx 3hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage A tribute to the music of Britain’s greatest progressive rock band. Seven musicians will deliver a show with empathy and passion, playing tracks from Pink Floyd’s massive back-catalogue, from the early magical days of founder Syd Barrett through to later iconic albums, renowned for their complex structures, such as Dark Side of The Moon.

As would be expected, the show incorporates a spectacular and dramatic laser light show and evocative images and animated sequences projected onto a circular screen, which were key features of Pink Floyd’s live performances.

SUNDAY 15 MARCH

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50 Full / £19.50 Concs. /

£14.50 Child / Family of Four £62.00 Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage A tragically romantic tale of a young girl who falls deeply in love, however she would soon be deceived for he was betrothed to another. Through despair and desperation, the young girl kills herself as she could not live without him.

The Queen of the Wilis, along with the ghosts of young girls who die before their wedding nights, condemn the lover to dance to his death. He can only be saved by the intervention of the spirit of Giselle and the break of dawn which force the Wilis to flee.First performed in 1841, Giselle has never lost its popularity with audiences, considered to be one of the jewels in the crown of the romantic repertoire.

Featuring a full Corps de Ballet of 24 international dancers along with the critically acclaimed Principal Dancers, Ballet Theatre UK present this haunting classic in its full glory, set to the stunning music by Adolphe Adam.

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THURSDAY 19 MARCH Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.00 Full / £24.00 Concs.

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

A TRIBUTE TO AMY Relive the charisma and charm of the girl from Camden Town.

From the expressive, spine-tingling vocals to the beautiful blend of genres, we celebrate the life of one of music’s greatest ever singer-songwriters - Amy Winehouse.

Laura Jane Butler has been singing as Amy for 12 years, giving fans goose-bumps with her heartfelt performances to the voice of a generation. This respectful homage is the only show in the world to be endorsed by both Janis and Mitch Winehouse.

Laura takes you on a journey like no other, performing all the hits you fell in love with, including Valerie, Rehab, Tears Dry on Their Own, You Know I’m No Good and Back to Black.

FRIDAY 20 MARCH Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.20 All Seats Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

LUTHER UK – LUTHER VANDROSS CELEBRATION The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’. Experience all the hits from Luther Vandross’s amazing career, culminating with over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards.

Including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, the show is fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his live, ten-piece band.

Featuring Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me the Reason, I Really Didn’t Mean It, Stop to Love, Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now, Dance with My Father and many more.

The legend lives on.

SATURDAY 21 MARCH Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21.20 Full / £19.20 Concs. /

£13.20 Child Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

SUNDAY 22 MARCH Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.70 Full / £23.70 Concs.

Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

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THE ULTIMATE 70S SHOW The Ultimate 70s Show is a totally live seven-piece tribute to the seventies, featuring Martin Metcalf (ex Geordie), alongside the powerhouse vocals of Chris Peters.

The Ultimate 70s show is a rock extravaganza featuring the biggest hits from Slade, T.Rex, The Sweet, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Mud and Alice Cooper - to name a few!

With all the colourful costumes you would expect from this era, the Ultimate 70s Show is a feast for the eyes and ears. The audience are encouraged to dress with the times and to join in the fun in this high octane show.

THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN Formed in late 2017 from a passion for the work of ‘The Boss’, each member of this eight-piece band have their own unique abilities as performers and an undeniable love of music. They have impressive references, listing previous UK tours alongside recordings with big names in the music industry. Their passion for Springsteen outweighs all others in this unique show which is new to Mansfield Palace Theatre.

SATURDAY 28 MARCH

TUESDAY 24 MARCH

TUESDAY 31 MARCH

NEW LOUNGE BAR OPEN!

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.00 Full / £24.00 Concs.

Save £5.00 per ticket if booked

and paid for by 25.01.20 Duration: Approx 2hrs Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage 16yrs+ due to Age Suitability: nature of content

The new Circus of Horrors show will be an immersive celebration of its astounding 25 years.

It will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock ‘n’ roll soundscape; a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter!

The almighty cast that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is now a West End and worldwide hit and will take you on a rock ‘n’ roller coaster ride of unbelievable, bizarre and beautiful acts.

It is a circus like no other and a show you simply can’t afford to miss.

Whether a rock fan or theatre-goer, The Circus of Horrors has something for everyone...

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25 Full / £23 Concs.

Block Bookers: Buy 10 tickets, get 11th free Duration: Approx 3hrs 20mins Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Age Suitability: 16yrs+ due to nature of content

NEW LOUNGE BAR OPEN!

Funny Girls – the original drag comedy experience. Starring the legendary Betty Legs Diamond.

Blackpool has been the home of Funny Girls since 4th July 1994, and this is the first ever UK tour! If you want a show with big laughs, up-tempo, singalong routines and theatrical classics with a hilarious twist, there is no show in the UK that competes...

This revue features a selection of highly-talented drag leads and male entertainers.

The rhinestones aren’t the only things that make Funny Girls sparkle… besides stunning costumes and head-dresses, Funny Girls features a wide range of elaborate dance and laugh out loud comedy routines.

The award-winning Funny Girls is a unique entertainment experience, appearing on the Royal Variety Show twice.

So leave reality behind and experience the fantastical world created on stage, as the cast entertain you in a show with no equal, on a tour like no other.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £23.20 All Seats Duration: Approx 2hrs 30mins Venue: Palace Theatre,

Main Stage The Upbeat Beatles are second to none powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.

The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.

There isn’t a band to touch them - eight bars of Twist and Shout and you will know why!

No other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles!

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and even if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!

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Access for All

Tell us How Was it For You

and you could win £25 worth of tokens!

Look out for our post-show questionnaire in your inbox or on our website

Everyone is welcome at Mansfield Palace Theatre and our Front of House team is available to assist patrons as required. Please note that wheelchair spaces and companion seats are not available to book online, and must be booked via the Box Office.

Hearing Loop

Toilets

Lift Access

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

Carers Discount Production contracts permitting, a discount of 50% will be issued to carers of

registered disabled patrons. Please ask the Box Office for an Essential Companion Scheme Application Form.

Assistance Dogs Are welcome and water is provided upon request.

Disabled Parking Designated parking is currently available on Toothill Lane and in Toothill Road car parks. Some spaces are available on Toothill Lane itself.

Signed Performances We always accommodate two Sign Language Interpreted performances

within our professional pantomime.

Relaxed Performances We always accommodate one relaxed performance within our

professional pantomime and with Northern Ballet’s Short Ballet’s for Small People. A separate quiet space is made available with comfortable cushions and quiet activities are available.

A large print version of this brochure is available upon request.

For our Younger Patrons Breastfeeding friendly We are a breastfeeding friendly venue. If you prefer privacy, please ask the Front of House team.

Baby changing There are facilities in the accessible toilet in the foyer.

Babies in the Auditorium Up to one year old, your baby can sit on your lap for free.

Toddlers Aged one year and older, your child must have a purchased seat allocated alongside you.

Booster Cushions Customers may bring their own booster cushion or car seat, with permission from the Front of House Manager. These MUST be removed in the event of an evacuation.

Pushchairs Pushchairs and buggies can be stored in Groucho’s at your own risk. However, space is limited.

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Theatre Tokens are unique gift vouchers, accepted at more than 240 venues nationwide. Buy them from the Mansfield Palace Theatre box office or online from TheatreTokens.com

Under 14s Under the age of 14 years old, you must be accompanied by an adult to be allowed into the auditorium.

If it’s just too much…

If the Theatre experience is just too much for your little one, quiet activities are available from the Front of House team. We are relying on parents being responsible to remove their child from the auditorium if he / she becomes upset so as not to spoil the enjoyment of others.

Booking with us

Seating plan

How to Book

In Person Theatre Box Office, Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 1NG.

Visa / Mastercard / Maestro and Delta accepted.

Tickets can be posted 2nd class up to 7 days prior to an event for 80p.

Within 7 days of an event, tickets can be collected from the Box Office.

Online Available 24/7 by visiting www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk. The online booking fee is mostly an external charge and is not all retained by the Theatre.

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Conditions of Purchase

The management reserves the right to: Make alterations to the advertised cast and programme without prior notice Refuse admission Provide alternative seats to those purchased

• Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

You will be asked to sit in the nearest available seat at the back of the Theatre.

• Photographic, audio and video recording is strictly forbidden. This includes mobile phones.

• During the performance, please ensure that all mobile devices are switched off.

• Refunds can only be offered if we have made a mistake or if a performance has been cancelled.

We will only undertake the re-sale of tickets for sold out performances.

• Exchanges can be made up to 48 hours prior to the performance date. Tickets can be exchanged for an alternative performance or for a different production in this Theatre. A £4.00 administration fee will be charged.

Concessionary Rates Where available, these apply to a person who is: • Aged 16 or under or aged 60+ • A student in full time education • In receipt of unemployment benefits • A Mansfield District Leisure Trust card holder • Proof of eligibility may be required and cannot be applied retrospectively.

Discounts • A discount of 50% is available for carers of registered disabled patrons where production companies permit this. Please complete the Essential Companion Scheme application form, available from the Box Office.

• No last minute discounts are offered by the Theatre directly.

Booking Fee

• £1.20 per ticket is charged on all professional productions booked via the Box Office and Online.

• 20p per ticket is charged on all amateur, dance school and educational performances booked via the Box Office. However, the £1.20 online booking fee still applies.

Mansfield Palace Theatre reserves the right to vary the programme if deemed necessary and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. All information correct at the time of going to print (November 2019).

By Telephone Call the Box Office on 01623 633133 during opening hours 10.00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and to 1.30pm on Saturdays. For up to date hours according to shows, please visit the website.

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