Mansfield Palace Theatre brochure January - March 2017 by Mansfield Palace Theatre & Mansfield Museum

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We are always delighted when satisfied customers contact us to tell us about their happy experience when visiting our lovely Theatre. It may be to let us know how much they enjoyed a particular show or about assistance they received from an individual member of staff. It was therefore the icing on the cake when the Theatre received a Gold Customer Service Award at the Business Improvement District (BID) function recently. This was the result of a mystery shopper loving the service and attention they received on their visit. We trust your visits will be equally wonderful in every aspect.

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Our new Box Office system is providing much better functionality for customers who wish to use tablets and other mobile devices to book their tickets online. The web pages also allow customers to see video clips of the shows they are interested in booking. We are continuing to develop the customer experience, including updating the Theatre’s website during 2017.

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And there is so much to see in this season! Pantomime, music from rock and pop to the world famous Grimethorpe Brass Band celebrating their 21st

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We thank you for your support and trust you will enjoy the varied and quality programme on offer. We welcome your thoughts and opinions so please do tell us ‘How Was it For You’ via our questionnaires, which are emailed out (and also available on our website).

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anniversary Brassed Off Tour, stand-up comedy and comedy drama, traditional shows, professional ballet and local dance, as well as amateur and professional shows, catering for adults, families and children - we have it all, so rush to secure your seats!. Amateur and professional shows, catering for adults, families and children, we have it all, so rush to secure your seats!

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Fantastic! My two girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first pantomime and they loved it! Even met the stars afterwards. Absolutely brilliant. Would definitely recommend it! - Nicola Radley, Aladdin 2015/16

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THE ART OF BELLY DANCE Thursday 12 January – Thursday 23 March (excluding 16 February) Learn the Art of Belly Dance with Cara Amirah, a fully qualified dance teacher. 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 more! 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.

Time: 4.45pm - 6.15pm & 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Saturday 4 February

Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 February

All aboard the Ghost Train!

Mansfield Palace Senior Youth Theatre present their take on the Frankenstein tale.

After more than a decade on tour with 3,000 live performances, five star reviews and over a million sales nationwide, it’s no surprise that the UK’s favourite vampire baron is back! Steve Steinman has ramped up the vamp in this spectacular sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock. This rock-tastic, hilarious musical concert lives up to its rocking reputation. A tongue in cheek story, spellbinding cast, fang-tastic fire routines, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride through some of the greatest classic rock anthems ever! Early booking advised.

Tickets: £45.00 Full / £40.00 Concs. For Full Course

Time: 4.00pm & 8.00pm

Venue: Palace Theatre, Rehearsal Room

Tickets: £24.09 All Seats

Duration: Approx 1hr 30mins

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Age Suitability: 18yrs+. Women only

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins

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In Mary Shelley’s novel, Dr Frankenstein stops in Matlock to create a bride for his monster, who is travelling with him. This version sees the monster meet a young girl and decide to stay and settle down there. Fast forward to 2018, when there have been many advances in genetic engineering. Percy, a descendant of Frankenstein, runs a motorcycle shop in Matlock. But what happens when Percy teams up with dodgy genetic surgeon, Godwin? Will he be able to get body parts as easily as bike parts? Time: 7.00pm Tickets: £6.50 All Seats Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 15mins Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 12yrs+ due to nature of content NBF

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ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS LEE MEMPHIS KING Friday 10 February After fifteen years of touring to a million happy customers, the purveyors of cool are back to present the greatest music of the 20th century. This totally live show will ignite wonderful memories through the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis. Every song is a classic, including Come Fly with Me, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Life, Mack the Knife, and many more.

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Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.

From Billy Elliot to Close the Coalhouse Door; When the Boat Comes in to The Pitmen Painters, hear the songs and stories of The Pitmen Poets.

Lee Memphis King is the producer and director of this brand new for 2017 production. This show portrays Elvis Presley at his peak celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 to 1977.

Featuring four of North East England’s leading champions of its musical heritage: ex-Lindisfarne singer Billy Mitchell, renowned singer and instrumentalist Bob Fox, leading exponent of Tyneside song Benny Graham, and much-covered Durham songwriter Jez Lowe.

For 2017, the show promises to bring you more glitz, more glamour, and an even more spectacular show than before!

The show is enhanced by an orchestra of world class musicians and backing vocalists, coupled with impressive video screen projection mapping out Elvis’s life and music.

Individually and collectively, the four men celebrate the triumphs, tragedy, humour and hard times of North-East England’s coal mining tradition in an evening of music, song and spoken word, illustrated by atmospheric photography.

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £20.50 All Seats

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Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

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We regularly bring my daughter to the shows aimed at her age range, almost every half term and we always see the main panto. My daughter is 5, and the theatre is her favourite thing to do!

Tuesday 14 February Charlie Hubble is a little boy with a very big dream he wants to be a world - class magician. So, he saves up his pocket money to buy The Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians. Then he sets off to Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop to buy his spellbook. But Mr Zacoor is no ordinary shopkeeper, he’s a real life sorcerer! And he has a very special job for Charlie… This delightful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling. There’s also an enchanting toy shop setting filled with all sorts of magical surprises! Little people aged 3-7 will love this funny, heartwarming tale but big people will have lots of fun, too.

‘Packs charm in bucket loads’ - The Stage Online

‘Excellent fun!’ - The Guardian

Thursday 16 - Friday 17 February Each year, Showcase brings together a spectacular collection of dance, music, drama and film. The County Youth Arts Showcase project works with over 400 young people for several months in preparation for this show. Performed by young people from across Nottinghamshire of various abilities and experience, Showcase has everything from street dance and contemporary dance to drama, comedy and film, from hip hop to rock pop, all woven together to entertain you! For more information, please contact County Youth Arts on 01623 644377 or visit www.inspireculture.org.uk

Time: 2.30pm Tickets: £9.23 Full / £7.18 Concs. / Family of Four £28.70 Pay Now Save Now: Save 50p per ticket if booked and paid for by 31/12/16

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Tickets: £3.00 Full / £2.00 Concs.

Duration: Approx 1hr 15mins

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Age Suitability: 3yrs+ due to understanding the storyline

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins

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Wednesday 22 February A tragically romantic tale of a young girl who falls deeply in love, but she is deceived as he is 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 forces the Wilis to flee.

Tuesday 21 February Forbidden Nights is a classy new all-male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography, as seen on Britain’s Got Talent and The Only Way is Essex. The performers have been hand-picked from around the UK for their charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personalities and honed physiques. They can sing, they can dance and they are very easy on the eye! Featuring a vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act, all delivered with an element of naughtiness but not so naughty that you can’t bring your granny! Think Cirque du Soleil meets Magic Mike!

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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 stunning music by Adolphe Adam.

Tickets: £22.55 All Seats

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 10mins

Tickets: £18.45 Full / £17.43 Concs. £12.30 Child / Family of Four £53.32

Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 18yrs+ due to nudity (not explicit)

Duration: Approx 2hrs

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

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It was a lovely experience for me and my daughter. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I would happily come again!

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Friday 24 February Calling wolf-cubs everywhere, Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is getting the Oddsocks treatment! Enjoy the comical adventures of Mowgli the man cub as he battles to survive and become the leader of the pack. Based on stories from The Jungle Book, with a big helping of Oddsocks humour, Mowgli’s mates Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python all help to outwit his enemies and help him learn the law of the jungle. A fantastic, empowering story for all ages that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. Music, muppetry, laughter and excitement are all mixed up to make a memorable experience for the whole tribe. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.89 Full / £14.86 Concs. / Family of Four £58.43 Pay Now Save Now: Save 50p per ticket if bought and paid for by 07/01/17 Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 10mins Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 5yrs+ due to understanding the storyline BFI

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Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 March Masque Productions invite you to the wedding of the year! Comedian Mike Harding’s hilarious play centres around two Northern families whose parents have grown up together. One has gone up in the world whilst the other remains on the same street. Trouble begins when the daughter of one family and the son of the other decide to marry.

STAND BY ME A CELEBRATION OF BEN E KING & THE DRIFTERS Saturday 25 February Stand By Me is the phenomenal musical history of one of the biggest selling bands of all time, The Drifters. The icons, challenges, controversy and conflicts, told through anecdotes of former members on screen, sit alongside the vast succession of more than 50 hits over the last six decades, including Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the Roof, On Broadway and many more.

Cue an explosive stag party, a drunken Irish priest, a revolutionary layabout and a grandad that can drink everyone under the table. Add the mothers of the bride and groom meeting to do battle with handbags, and you have the perfect recipe for a hilarious, fast-paced comedy. Time: 7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday Matinee) Tickets: £11.00 All Seats Block Bookers: Buy 10, get the 11th Free Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.65 Full / £25.63 Concs. Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 15yrs+ due to nature of content

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Having never been to this theatre I was pleasantly surprised. It’s a lovely intimate theatre, ideal for children’s theatre.

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Tuesday 14 March Tuesday 7 – Sunday 12 March Mansfield Operatic Society is proud to present Annie. This timeless family musical tells the story of young Annie, an orphan girl living in a New York orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.

This timeless classic makes its way off the page and onto the stage. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Early booking advised.

Annie’s situation changes when she is selected to stay with the millionaire, Oliver Warbucks, whose heart she warms. He wants to help Annie find her long lost parents by offering a reward. After a plan by Miss Hannigan, and her brother Rooster, to fraudulently claim the reward is foiled, Annie is adopted by the millionaire and begins a new life. We invite you to sit back and enjoy popular songs such as Tomorrow and Hard knock Life in this feel-good show which appeals to young and old alike. Mansfield Operatic Society is proud to present Annie. Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse and Lyrics by Martin Charnin.

Time: 1.30pm

Time: 7.15pm Tuesday - Saturday (2.30pm Saturday & Sunday Matinee)

Tickets: £10.25 Full / £8.20 Child / Family of Four £32.80 Pay Now Save Now: Save 50p per ticket if booked and paid for by 28/01/17

Tickets: £12.00 All Seats

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Duration: Approx 1hr (No Interval)

Duration: Approx 2hrs 50mins

Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 3yrs+ due to understanding of storyline

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THE BARRON KNIGHTS Thursday 16 March Wednesday 15 March Mark Andrews Productions return with a brand new show for 2017. Taking you back to the great days of entertainment, this show stars one of the UK’s best loved comedy acts, The Grumbleweeds. With special guest international singing star Tammy Jones, with full supporting company, West End singers, hilarious comedy, a chairman, live band, and lots of wonderful songs for you to sing along with! A show not to be missed. Time: 2.30pm

The Barron Knights’ musicianship, harmonies and of course their humour resulted in them touring with the Beatles and Rolling Stones. They have performed over 300 shows at the London Palladium and even one at Buckingham Palace! The show will be a mixture of new material and old favourites plus they will play their version of the William Tell Overture and their Flamenco party piece, Malaguana. Add a parody of Killer Queen and their hilarious take on The Windmills of your Mind and you have a show not to be missed. You’ll be rocking and rolling as well as laughing!

MUSIC HALL TAVERN THE COMEDY DRAG VARIETY SHOW Friday 17 March

Starring the sensational Paul Carroll as Mrs T and featuring the Showcase International Dancers, this comedy family drag variety show is back with a brand new fabulous show for 2017! Whatever your age, come along and join Mrs T and the ‘girls’ from Music Hall Tavern for a truly magnificent night of dazzling costumes and side splitting laughter. A feel-good night that will not only entertain and amuse you, but will leave you with unforgettable memories of the funniest night out of the year! Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £14.86 Full / £13.84 Concs. Block Bookers: Buy 10, get the 11th Free

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £19.99 Full / £18.96 Concs.

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I love coming to Mansfield Palace Theatre. I think it’s a really friendly theatre that’s comfortable and all the seats have good views of stage.

Saturday 18 March This spectacular show features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts all woven into an Alice in Horrorland type story, driven by a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek! The Circus of Horrors started its gruesome beginnings at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival and has since created history by being the only circus to ever reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, plus the only circus to perform in London’s West End in the last 100 years. Their appearances on various TV shows have turned what started as a cult show into a household name – taking the extreme to the mainstream.

‘Freaking Awesome’ - The Sun ‘Blood Thirsty & Burlesque’ - The Independent Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.60 Full / £21.52 Concs. Pay Now Save Now: Save £3.00 per ticket if booked and paid for by 04/02/17

Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 22 March It’s 1940s Baltimore and the opening night of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Rehearsals are over and costumes donned, but what you’re about to witness is a whole lot more than Shakespeare’s comic love story. Superstar Lilli Vanessi is the ex-wife of the show’s leading man, Fred, who has a fondness for fresh-faced, Lois Lane. Lois’ boyfriend Bill is getting into debt under Fred’s name. The story unfolds on and off stage, comically intertwined in Cole Porter’s classic musical. Full of wit, dance, show business and hit songs including Brush Up Your Shakespeare, the show will leave you grinning from ear to ear. 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. This unique approach to musical theatre brings children of all ages together to enjoy learning new skills, have fun and be on-stage To join the energetic cast call: 01623 406284 or visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mansfield

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

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

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Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage

Age suitability: Suitable for ages 16yrs+ due to slight nudity and language

Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins

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Friday 24 March Thursday 23 March Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is back on tour. Taking you on a unique journey back to the 1970s, when he and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers! Les brings back all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all original hits, including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love, as well as introducing new songs from the upcoming Bay City Rollers album. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £23.06 All Seats

Steve Steinman’s all new hit show delivers the best of the best sound tracks from some of the coolest and Iconic movies of all time. A full cast of amazing singers, dancers, and formidable band blast their way through some of the most recognisable music ever! Featuring hits from Kill Bill, Batman, Pulp Fiction, Purple Rain, Bond, Mad Max and many more. Includes tracks from Queen, AC/DC, Tina Turner, Prince and Elvis to name a few of the legendary performers who have made the movie soundtracks unforgettable. All teamed up with an incredible stage set and awesome pyrotechnics. It’s a show that will blow you away. So go ahead Punk, Make Your Day! Early booking advised.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.09 All Seats

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It was the first time I had been to the Palace Theatre and I was very impressed with the theatre and the show.

21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR Saturday 25 March Grimethorpe Colliery Band celebrates its centenary year in 2017, with the history of the organisation stretching as far back as the First World War. The bands’ successes include 16 Brass in Concert Championship titles, 11 times Yorkshire Regional Champions, two English National Championship victories, four times British Open Champions and four times National Champion Brass Band of Great Britain. The band have been the recipient of two gold discs, as well as a BAFTA nomination for its contribution to the global hit movie, Brassed Off.

Sunday 26 March Following his sell-out appearance here in 2016, Chris Ramsey returns with a brand new stand up show for 2017. Chris is the comedian you’ve seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Celebrity Juice, Hebburn, Live At The Apollo and in various newspapers when he was wrongly arrested in a hotel in his underpants. Is that Chris Ramsey? Yes it is! On his biggest UK tour yet, so get tickets while you can. Early booking advised.

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Thursday 30 - Friday 31 March Funky studios are all about taking risks and doing the unexpected. They are returning to the Palace stage with a very different piece of musical theatre. Pushing boundaries and offering something which has never been performed at the Palace Theatre, Funky Studios will be producing the raw and exciting Tony Awardwinning rock musical Spring Awakening. Set in late 19th century Germany, the musical tells the story of a group of teenagers on a journey of self-discovery and coming of age. The powerful celebration of youth and rebellion is showcased to its extreme in this daring and remarkable show. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.00 Full / £8.50 Concs. Block Bookers: Buy 10, get the 11th Free Venue: Palace Theatre, Main Stage Duration: Approx 2hrs 20mins Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 16yrs+ due to nature of content NBF

EDUCATION @ THE PALACE

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

A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE: • Youth Theatre See advert on opposite page as well as the production advert for When Frankenstein Came To Matlock (page 5) • Open Doors Weekly acting classes (18+yrs) • Write Track Writing for the stage • Classes Such as Belly Dancing (see page 5)

NEWS... Once again, Chapter 4 (Mansfield Palace Youth Theatre) have been accepted to be part of National Theatre Connections and will be performing Zero for the Young Dudes! by Alistair McDowall. Look out for further details of performances and who our partner theatre will be, in the next brochure and online.

SCHOOLS’ EDUCATION PACK

CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & BESPOKE PROJECTS FOR FURTHER/HIGHER EDUCATION COLLEGES & SCHOOLS: If you have a project idea that you would like to engage with Education @ The Palace about, please contact the Education Manager. Equally, we are looking to build relevant CPD opportunities for teachers so please get in touch if interested or watch this space for more information. ‘The Alcohol Awareness drama supervised by Chris Neil and written and performed by students from Vision West Notts College was such innovative work.’ – Alan Simpson, Community Alcohol Partnerships Officer, North East and East Midlands.

The latest schools’ pack is available, offering a range of activities and workshops, including ‘Visit Your Theatre’, an introduction to Shakespeare for Key Stage 2 and much more. You can download the pack from the website or request a copy from the Education Manager.

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How to Find Us

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Drama classes for 5-19 year olds

Juniors: 5 - 7 years. Saturday 9.00am - 10.30am Intermediate groups: 8 - 12 years. Saturday 11.00am – 1.00pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm Senior group: 12 - 15 years. Friday 6.00pm - 8.30pm Chapter 4: 16 - 19 years. Wednesday 6.00pm – 8.00pm Email: lhopkinson@mansfield.gov.uk or call 01623 412927 for an application pack.

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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 grey car parks above - ask at the Box Office for details when booking.

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House Rules

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. 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. For children one year and older, a seat must be purchased. 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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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 mansfieldpalace.co.uk and refer to the online booking section. 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

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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.

Chesterfield TIC: 01246 345777

Sherwood TIC: 01623 824545

BOOKING FEES We wish to give advance notice that our Booking Fee on tickets purchased in person or over the telephone will be changing to £1.00 a ticket as of 1 April 2017.

This brings us in line with what many other similar local authority theatres charge. The fee has been 2.5% of the value of the ticket since it was introduced in 2011. This Booking Fee remains with the Theatre and does not form part of production contracts. This means that every penny stays with us to help reduce our District Council subsidy which is an imperative. The Booking Fee does not apply to amateur or education productions or projects. If you wish to take advantage of this information, you can book for shows scheduled after 1 April, currently on sale, and depending on the ticket price, there is the potential to save some money, whilst helping your Theatre to grow and remain viable.

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Telephone 01623 633133 T Online This service is available for a fee. Visit our website mansfieldpalace.co.uk and follow the links. 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 January

Saturday 7 - Saturday 14 January

Beauty & the Beast - Westfield Folkhouse

Thursday 12 January Thursday 23 March

The Art of Belly Dance

Saturday 21 - Saturday 28 January

Jack & the Beanstalk - Hospitals Theatre Troupe

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February Saturday 4

Vampires Rock - Ghost Train

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Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9

When Frankenstein Came to Matlock - Senior Youth Theatre

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Friday 10

Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

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Saturday 11

One Night of Elvis - Lee Memphis King

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Sunday 12

The Pitmen Poets

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Tuesday 14

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice - Blunderbus

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Thursday 16 - Friday 17

County Youth Arts Showcase

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Saturday 18

Rotary Junior Showtime

Sunday 19 - Monday 20

Ripley Academy

Tuesday 21

Forbidden Nights

Wednesday 22

Giselle - Ballet Theatre UK

Friday 24

The Jungle Book - Oddsocks

Saturday 25

Stand By Me – A Celebration of Ben E King & The Drifters

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Wednesday 1 - Saturday 4

Fur Coat & No Knickers - Masque Productions

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Tuesday 7 - Sunday 12

Annie - Mansfield Operatic Society

Tuesday 14

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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Wednesday 15

The Good Old Days of Variety – The Grumbleweeds

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Thursday 16

The Barron Knights

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Friday 17

Paul Carroll’s Music Hall Tavern

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Saturday 18

The Circus of Horrors - The Never-Ending Nightmare pg13

Tuesday 21 - Wednesday 22

Kiss Me Kate - New Youth Theatre

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Thursday 23

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers

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Friday 24

Steve Steinman’s Iconic

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Saturday 25

Grimethorpe Colliery Band - 21st Anniversary Tour

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Sunday 26

Chris Ramsey - Is that Chris Ramsey?

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Thursday 30 - Friday 31

Spring Awakening - Funky Studios

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Coming Soon THE WIZARD OF OZ - EASTER PANTO: SATURDAY 8 - SUNDAY 9 APRIL

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March

GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS NORTHERN BALLET: TUESDAY 25 APRIL

BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM: WEDNESDAY 10 - THURSDAY 11 MAY

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