The Brook Theatre autumn brochure

The Brook Theatre Autumn 2010

6 to 21 December 2010

Festive treats

■ Medway Comedy Club special - Micky Flanagan, 25 Nov

■ Folk at The Brook Christmas special - Punkem’s Mid Winter Revels, 23 Dec

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Welcome to your Brook Theatre -

The Brook Theatre, Chatham, autumn 2010

a thriving arts centre in the heart of Medway

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Formerly Chatham Town Hall, The Brook Theatre is a hive of entertainment, activity and learning. Stunning Victorian architecture provides an unforgettable backdrop for professional theatre and community productions. There are jazz and folk evenings, dance performances, the irreverent and controversial Medway Comedy Club, the tantalising Cabaret of Curiosities and Studio Showcase Evenings – intimate performances in our smaller studio theatre, adjacent to the main auditorium.

We also offer: • an exciting range of dance and drama classes for all ages; • fun workshops for under 18s throughout the holidays; • many rooms for hire.

You can book tickets for this season’s events by phoning the box office on 01634 338338 or visiting www.thebrooktheatre.co.uk We are also home to a small number of professional performing arts companiesemerging orgainisations hand-picked to benefit from having a permanent base.

Medway audiences then get to be the first to experience exciting new work, before it’s toured regionally and nationally.

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Dramatically good food The Sandwich Cellar is fully accessible for customers with disabilities.

The Sandwich Cellar is open to all. Alongside our selection of freshly made-to-order sandwiches, baguettes and jacket potatoes we have added an extended range of coffees, freshly baked treats and pasta salads.

Teas and cold drinks are also available and there is a fully licensed bar.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 11am - 2.30pm Take away available - please phone 01634 338301 to place your order.

Pre-show orders can be placed in advance. For evening performances please phone by 2pm.

Tim Edey and Isobel Crowe Medway launch for new album The Tim Edey Collective An evening of folk, Celtic, acoustic and contemporary music and songs from one of the country’s finest multi-instrumentalists.

Still just 30-years-old, Broadstairs-born Tim Edey has already toured the world and recorded with some of Celtic music’s biggest acts. Tonight Tim will showcase his fantastic new album The Tim Edey Collective and will be joined on stage by beautiful young Scottish singer Isobel Crowe.

Tickets: £10, folk mailing list members £9

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Thu, 23 Sep 8pm Folk at The Brook presents

Fri, 24 Sep 8pm The Brook Theatre and Dizzy O’Dare Presents Cabaret of Curiosities is a fun and colourful event spanning enthralling indoor circus acts, dancing, cheeky burlesque, music and much more. The autumn season kicks off with leading UK tightwire artist Alana Jones, bon vivant raconteur JP Lovecraft, juggler and object manipulator Kaveh Rahnama and high-energy acrobatics with So & So Circus Theatre.

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Phone 01634 338338 or email boxoffice@medway.gov.uk.

Tickets: £10, cabaret mailing list members £9 Warning – adult content. Not suitable for under 16s.

Sat, 25 Sep 6pm Sunnie Inspirations presents

Professional hire

You are the Reason A night of fantastic gospel music, celebrating the release of Sunny Emmanuels' CD. Sunny, a Medway Hospital employee, made his name singing for patients and has been recognised by the BBC and local press as a talented singer.

Tonight Sunny is joined by singing groups from around Medway in an uplifting and inspirational performance.

Tickets: £8

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Fantastic theatre for small people with massive imaginations

Sun, 3 Oct 2.30pm Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company presents…

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems A fantastic show for children three-years-old and up.

From author Mo Willems, who has won six Emmy Awards as a writer and animator for Sesame Street.

This lively show is full of fun, feathers, laughter and excitement and features original music and lots of audience participation. The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: “Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!”. However, the Pigeon is very clever and whines, bribes, pleads and even sings a song to get his own way…but will you let him drive?

Tickets: £5 children/senior citizens and £6 adults Mon, 4 Oct 8pm – strictly for over 18s

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The Al Pitcher Picture Tour of the World Fresh from a sell-out Antipodean tour Al Pitcher returns to the UK with his award-winning show. Presenting the finest, hilarious and most unique pictures Al has taken on his global travels, from Mumbai to Milton Keynes. Every comic will tell you that a ‘funny thing happened on the way to the gig’ but, digital camera in hand, Al has the pictures to prove it.

“A truly unique and hilarious show – don’t miss your chance to catch one of the true gems of the comedy scene.” Time Out Tickets: £11, Medway Comedy Club members £10

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Tue, 5 Oct 8pm Jazz at The Brook presents

The Gwilym Simcock Trio Gwilym Simcock is one of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the British scene. Able to move effortlessly between jazz and classical music, he can, at times, inhabit both worlds. Tonight he is joined by Yuri Goloubev on bass, who has been awarded the prestigious title of the Honoured Artist of Russia by President Putin, and James Maddren on drums who is studying jazz percussion at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Tickets: £10, jazz mailing list members £9

Studio Showcase Evening Wed, 6 Oct 7.45pm AGOG Theatre Company presents

Community hire

An evocative, funny and yet quite sinister play, presented

by AGOG's youth members, that examines the pressures on young people to make choices and the far-reaching consequences of these decisions. In DNA a group of teenagers do something bad, really bad, then panic and cover it up. However, when this seems to bring harmony to their lives where's the incentive to put things right?

Warning - contains some strong language Tickets: £6

Sat, 9 Oct 7.30pm Training Them Live presents

All You Need is Love…and Music!

Training Them Live present All You Need is Love....and Music! - a showcase of young talent in Medway to raise awareness and money for Cerebral Palsy Care Centre in Cliffe Woods. Not only will you enjoy a wide range of fantastic artists from the cutting edge of the local music scene but you will also be supporting a fantastic and local cause.

Tickets: £8

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Sun, 10 Oct 2pm and 4pm Blunderbus Theatre Company presents…

Elmer the Elephant Join Blunderbus as they whisk you away to a land of fantasy and make believe with this bewitching, new musical adaptation of David McKee’s classic story. Told with breathtaking puppets, original music and stunning scenery, this heart-warming and funny story will thrill all who experience it.

Tickets: £4.50 children and £5.50 adults Wed, 20 Oct 7.30pm McManigan Academy of Irish Dance presents

Community hire

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The magical story of King Lir's children who are turned into swans. Can King Lir find his loved ones and break the spell before it's too late?

Tickets: £8.50, concessions available Thu, 21 Oct 8pm Folk at The Brook presents

Wheeler Street Hugely accomplished players of a mind-boggling array of instruments – and close-harmony specialists – Wheeler Street are steeped equally in folk traditions and modern musical culture. The result is something undeniably youthful with an energy that is infectious; all blended with their own punkish self-confidence and fearless arena-rock abandon.

Tickets: £10, folk mailing list members £9

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Professional hire

An Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell Psychic medium Tony Stockwell has been working for more than 20 years and is constantly striving to push the boundaries of his work. In that time he has appeared on numerous television programmes and has taught at some of the most respected schools for mediumistic development. Legions of people have witnessed Tony’s work first-hand and enjoyed a hugely entertaining evening.

Please note: There are no guaranteed or certain results and the

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Sat, 23 Oct 7.30pm Blonde Sheep Events Ltd presents

show is for the purposes of amusement/entertainment.

Tickets: £18.50 Thu, 28 – Sat, 30 Oct 7.30pm – matinee on Sat, 30 Oct 2.30pm Three Towns Theatre Company presents Community hire

A stage adaptation of the classic musical featuring the unforgettable songs If I Were a Rich Man, Sunrise Sunset, Matchmaker and Far From the Home I Love. The story centres on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and religious traditions while outside influences encroach on their lives. Moments of fun, laughter and sadness for all the family.

Tickets: £11, concessions available Mon, 1 Nov 8pm – strictly for over 18s presents

Rob Deering plus support Rob Deering and his guitar, the finest double act working in Britain today, combine razor-sharp stand-up with incredible flights of musicianship. This is Rob's brand new show, his first since feminist classic Boobs 2008 and his first national tour since Charmageddon in 2007. It promises to be his most honest and revealing show yet. Rob Deering - not so much a one-man band as a one man comedy Woodstock.

“Uses music to brilliantly accessorise his swipes at the innate gormlessness of contemporary culture.”

The Guardian Tickets: £11, Medway Comedy Club members £10

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Tue, 2 Nov 8pm Jazz at The Brook presents

Gilad Atzmon The Tide has Changed, The Orient House Ensemble 10th Anniversary Tour Led by fiery saxophonist and award-winning composer Gilad Atzmon, The Orient House Ensemble was founded in London in 2000 and is renowned as one of the world’s most brilliant and inspirational jazz groups. Drawing on the music of Coltrane and Bird as well as the beautiful music of the Middle East to create something new and wonderful. The Orient House Ensemble is there to keep Jazz as a spirit of resistance: A struggle against musical stagnation and oppression of any kind.

Tickets: £11, jazz mailing list members £10

Studio Showcase Evening Wed, 3 Nov 7.45pm The Something-Something Theatre Company presents

Community hire

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Female Transport by Steve Gooch

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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. The story of a group of female convicts on the boat to Australia in the early 1800s. An enthralling tale that charts the emotional and physical peaks and troughs of their journey. The third production from this young company.

Tickets: £8, concessions available Sun, 7 Nov 7.45pm Maverick Live presents

Professional hire

An Intimate Evening with Raul Malo Raul made his name with The Mavericks in the 90s, winning a Grammy Award and reaching number four on the UK charts with Dance the Night Away. After The Mavericks split in 2003 Raul has continued to make breathtaking music and in 2009 released Lucky One, which showcases his unmistakable voice and ability to write songs that reflect the verve and charm of his heroes including Elvis, Roy Orbison, Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. A rare chance to see a global star in the intimate confines of The Brook Theatre.

“Malo’s mellifluous tenor combines equal parts Sinatra, Jones and Orbison in one beautiful package. Every tune will give you goosebumps.” Vintage Guitar Tickets: £18

Community hire

Forum Factor The Medway Ethnic Minority Forum proudly presents another forum factor event, showcasing a range of talent from Medway’s colourful, rich and diverse community.

Tickets: £2 Sun, 14 Nov 7pm Help for Heroes presents

Community hire

Concerts for Heroes Shane Hampsheir and friends Join Shane Hamphseir, the young, rising star of the swing singing circuit and a host of fantastic friends in a night of music and comedy. Featuring comic Tim Ames, impressionist Drew Cameron, top children’s entertainer and magician Potty Patrick and a wealth of live music including The Bublé Show and much more.

Tickets: £10

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Sat, 13 Nov 7pm Medway Ethnic Minority Forum presents

Cabaret of Curiosities Come with us, through the red velvet drapes of your mind and into the teasing, tantalising and amazing world of the Cabaret of Curiosities. A fun and colourful event spanning enthralling indoor circus acts, dancing, cheeky burlesque, music and much more.

The Stupendous Crapini has already been confirmed for the November show; more fantastic performers to be announced.

Save money by joining our mailing list.

Phone 01634 338338 or email boxoffice@medway.gov.uk.

Tickets: £10, cabaret mailing list members £9 Warning – adult content. Not suitable for under 16s.

Save money on folk and jazz Join our free folk or jazz mailing list and save £1 on each folk or jazz ticket at the Brook or Central theatres.

For more details, phone the box office on 01634 338338 or email folk@medway.gov.uk or jazz@medway.gov.uk Please note: Seating not guaranteed at busy folk shows at The Central Theatre’s Cellar Bar.

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Fri, 19 Nov 8pm The Brook Theatre and Dizzy O’Dare Presents

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Sun, 21 Nov

U.Dance Medway Contemporary and street dance workshops 11am – 1pm An opportunity to take part in professional dance workshops to develop your contemporary and street dance skills. To book for workshops contact box office.

Tickets £7 per workshop (price includes complimentary ticket for 3pm performance)

Youth Dance Performance - 3pm Celebrating and raising the profile of youth dance in Medway. Local youth dance groups present their own choreographic work. A great chance for young people to perform in front of an audience. To get involved phone Luci Napleton on 338238 or email luci.napleton@medway.gov.uk Tickets £4, concessions available Tue, 23 Nov 8pm Folk at The Brook presents

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BBC Folk-Awards-winner Vin Garbutt has been touring the world for over 40 years and his set is as fresh as ever. Armed with a disarming wit and gut-wrenching honesty Vin combines a rich voice with inspired guitar and whistle playing to convey charming stories that span the emotional spectrum.

Tickets: £10, folk mailing list members £9 Thu, 25 Nov 8pm – strictly for over 18s presents

Micky Flanagan plus support It’s been a great 18 months for Micky; he starred in BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Road Show, his Radio 4 series What Chance Change? was a hit with listeners and critics alike and he is one of a handful of comics to perform their own Comedy Central special. So now it’s time for Micky to hit the road performing the best of his last two Edinburgh shows. “Arguably the funniest comedian in the world... the future of comedy.”

Frank Skinner Tickets: £12, Medway Comedy Club members £11

Professional hire

Lonnie Donegan Jnr Lonnie Donegan was Britain’s most successful recording artist of the late 50s and early 60s, giving birth to and driving forward the huge skiffle movement during this period.

The impact of Donegan’s musical direction and personality was huge, as a glut of UK and US hits inspired teenagers who would later further change the face of popular music worldwide, including John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Roger Daltry. Tonight, Lonnie’s son will take you back to 1954 with his father’s classic version of Rock Island Line, a host of other Lonnie hits and other gems from the Donegan catalogue.

Tickets: £12.50

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Sun, 28 Nov 7.30pm Tony Donegan presents

Tue, 30 Nov 8pm Jazz at The Brook presents The UK’s number one jive and swing band returns to The Brook Theatre for a night of high-energy music and spectacular showmanship. The red-hot six piece have performed for royalty and played with John Travolta, Isaac Hayes and Van Morrison. They are returning to The Brook Theatre on the back of a headline performance at the first swing dance event at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tickets: £12, jazz mailing list members £11 Thu, 23 Dec 7.30pm Folk at The Brook Christmas Special

Punkem’s Mid Winter Revels

Fun for all the family

Music, song, dance and pantomime, it’s all here in this seasonal celebration of the festivities of winter; the solstice and of course Christmas.

Featuring musical comedy duo wynndebagge and skynntite, Bellowhead member and traditional instrument expert Andy Letcher and Bill Tuck and Barbra Segal from acclaimed musical theatre group Chalemie. There will be much dancing, singing, laughing, larking about and audience participation with the Baroque’n’Roll band.

Tickets: £10, folk mailing list members £9 Family of four: £25 (max two adults)

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A magical Christmas show specially created for children aged three to six-years-old.

Packed with music, fun and participation.

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Written, directed and produced by the Brook Theatre’s resident professional performing arts companies: Play on Words Theatre Company, Icon Theatre Company and Loop Dance Company.

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Join Archie the intrepid mouse in a colourful and exciting adventure.

Each year Archie holds a Christmas party, but this year’s festivities are interrupted by terrible news, someone has played a trick on Santa and he desperately needs help, from as many young friends as possible, to help save Christmas!

This beautifully warm show will fire the imaginations of small children and gently stimulate their senses, as they journey with Archie through different scenes, all in our main auditorium. Jointly created by Play on Words, Icon and Loop, the Brook Theatre’s resident professional performing arts companies.

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The Brook Theatre is delighted to present a magical Christmas show specially created for children aged three to six-years-old. Packed with music, fun and participation.

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Group offer s Groups of 10 to 19 get one free adult ticket .

Groups of 20 plus, £1 off each ticket and one ad ult free per 10 tickets paid for

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THE CENTRAL THEATRE, CHATHAM

MAKE IT YOURS THIS AUTUMN Sun, 10 Oct 7.30pm

Extra Sensory Pasquale National comedy favourite Joe Pasquale returns for an evening of family fun.

Wed, 13 Oct 7.30pm

Born to Rock ‘n’ Roll Marty Wilde and Guests Starring dreamboat pin-ups Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and Jet Harris.

Backed by the legendary Wildcats and also featuring Roxy Wilde.

Thu, 14 Oct 7.30pm

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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Grand Tchaikovsky Gala

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A spectacular evening of Tchaikovsky’s finest work including 1812 Overture and Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture.

Sat, 16 Oct 7.30pm

Tango Pasión – Último Experience the energy, zest and fervour of Argentinean Tango, starring 12 of Buenos Aires’ finest Tango dancers.

Sun, 17 Oct 7.30pm

Paul Burling’s Medway Has Talent A variety extravaganza showcasing Medway’s stars of tomorrow and hosted by panto star, top comedy impressionist and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Paul Burling.

Fri, 19 Nov 7.30pm

Maximum Rhythm ‘N’ Blues Featuring The Manfreds, Alan Price and Cliff Bennett.

Starring The Manfreds, featuring original 60s members Paul Jones, Mike D’Abo, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness.

Box office: 01634 338338 www.thecentraltheatre.co.uk

Dickensian The English Christmas Festival

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4 and 5 December 2010

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Journey back to a Rochester that is alive with the life and works of one of Britain’s most famous authors Charles Dickens.

Lots of traditional fun and merry-making for all the family.

One of the most established May festivals in Europe, enjoyed by the chimney sweeps at their traditional holiday.

whatsonmedway.co.uk Assisted Access Scheme for the Brook and Central theatres We operate a membership scheme for customers needing assistance in accessing the theatre and its services. Under the scheme, members who need an assistant to help them access the theatre’s facilities will be able to buy an additional ticket at half the standard ticket price. For full details on individual and organisation membership please phone the box office on 01634 338338.

For a summary of facilities for customers with disabilities, please see our booking information on page 19. If you would like further information, please ask a member of our box office staff for a copy of the leaflet How to access our services or email boxoffice@medway.gov.uk

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Autumn break activities for under 18s From Medway Council’s Arts Development Team. Arts for Life.

Expect an action packed and fun-filled holiday in Medway this autumn with something for everyone including… ●

Arty autumn fun - craft and family entertainment in Cliffe and Grain

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Roots, Boots and R’n’B – a world music project. Learn drumming, dancing, singing and circus skills from the heart of Africa

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Bonfire night craft – make sparkly hats while you wait for the fireworks to begin

For the first time ever, our programme is totally free thanks to generous funding, so don’t miss out on all the fun - hurry and book your place before it’s too late.

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Regular drama and dance classes at The Brook Theatre from the Arts Development Team. Arts for life.

Every Wed, 19 Jan – 30 Mar (no class 23 Feb) 7–9pm (13–18 years)

Every Sat, 22 Jan – 2 Apr (no class 26 Feb) 2–3pm (5–8 years), 3–4pm (9–12 years)

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Young People’s Drama

Tutors: Miriam & Aidan Dooley (Play On Words Theatre Company)

Tutors: Heidi Garwood and Katy Leman

Work with professional actors as we explore plays, improvisation, songs and movement, but most of all have fun.

Previous experience welcome but not necessary.

Fee £44 for 10-week term

An introduction to theatre and drama for younger people with little or no experience. A great way of building self-confidence, as well as making new friends along the way.

Fee £25.50 for 10-week term

Tutors: Heidi Garwood and Katy Leman This group is open to anyone, no matter what their level of skill or confidence. We will be working towards showcase performances.

Fee £38.50 for 10-week term Every Mon, 17 Jan – 28 Mar (no class 21 Feb) 6.30–8pm (9–16 years)

Young People’s Drama – Musical Tutors: Heidi Garwood and Katy Leman This group is open to anyone, no matter their level of skill or confidence.

We will be working towards showcase performances.

Booking opens for new participants for these classes from 4 Dec. Fee £38.50 for 10-week term

Loop – Boys Youth Dance Company Tutor: Loop Dance Company Stand out from the crowd.

For 11 to 13-year-olds.

Fee £5.50 per class

Every Thu, 9 Sep – 18 Nov (no class 28 Oct) 7.30–8.30pm

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Young People’s Drama – Musical

Every Thu 5–6.20pm

Dancercise Tutor: Karen Dockwray In a relaxed environment, this is a creative and cheap way to keep fit.

Different levels of ability welcome.

Fee £35 for 10-week course

Every Thu, 9 Sep – 18 Nov (no class 28 Oct) 8.30–9.30pm

Adult Ballet Tutor: Linda Wood Strengthen the physique, tone the muscles and learn a traditional technique. A relaxing and friendly class.

Beginners welcome.

Fee £37 for 10-week course

Loop Dance Company Every Thu, 10am–12noon An open contemporary class for professional dancers.

Phone for more information and the company’s schedule on 01634 831531.

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The Brook Theatre is available for hire.

The studio theatre and the main auditorium are available to hire for performances and conferences. There is also a number of rooms available to hire for meetings, rehearsals, classes, conferences and exhibitions.

If you are interested please phone 01634 338300 or email theatres@medway.gov.uk

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The box office is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm or until 15 minutes after curtain up on performance nights.

Please be patient when phoning the box office during busy periods (for example around show times) as calls are answered in strict rotation.

By credit/debit card Phone the box office after 10am and pay for your tickets by credit/debit card.

Tickets can be posted to you on the same day for a 75p charge or kept at the box office for collection on the day.

Postal bookings When booking by post, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope so that tickets can be forwarded to you. Cheques should be made payable to Medway Council. Please print your name, address, daytime phone number and cheque card number on the reverse.

Reservations Tickets must be paid for in person, by phone, credit card or by post within three days of reservation or 30 minutes before curtain up, whichever is the sooner. Seats not paid for after this time will be released.

Exchange and resale of tickets Tickets should be considered as non-exchangeable and non-refundable and we advise patrons to check their tickets upon receipt. However when a show has more than one performance, tickets may be exchanged from one performance to another.

Unwanted tickets may be left with the box office for resale. However, The Central and Brook theatres cannot guarantee their sale and will only offer them for resale once all of the theatre's own seats have been sold.

There is an administration charge of £1 per ticket for each of these services.

Discounts The Brook Theatre’s box office reserves the right to introduce special offers and discounts in accordance with the hirer’s wishes without notice; these will not apply to tickets already purchased before the announcement. Availability of concessions will also vary according to the hirer’s wishes. Please contact The Brook Theatre box office for details.

Information is correct at time of going to press, however this programme is subject to alteration without prior notice.

Facilities for customers with disabilities There is wheelchair access to The Brook Theatre either by the electronic platform on the front steps or via the ramped entrance on Whiffens Avenue. On the ground floor there is wheelchair access to the cinema, box office, café, gallery and toilet for disabled persons.

A lift in the ground floor foyer can then provide further access to The Main Theatre, The Studio Theatre and The Theatre Bar on the first floor.

Four wheelchair spaces per performance are available in The Main Theatre and one in The Studio Theatre.

An infra red loop hearing system is fitted in the main theatre. Patrons wishing to use this system should see box office to collect a hearing device.

A loop system is also fitted in The Studio Theatre, conference room and large dance studio.

Patrons wishing to use the system in these rooms should switch their hearing aids to T. A minicom system is available at box office on 01634 880969.

Doors open Doors open 30 minutes before curtain up.

The licensed bar is open during performances and interval drinks can be ordered before the performance.

Gift vouchers Brook Theatre and Central Theatre vouchers are available in denominations of £1, £5, £10 and £20. Vouchers are valid for 18 months from date of purchase.

Where to find The Brook Theatre

Closed to through traffic except buses, tazis, cycles and emergency vehicles

The Brook Theatre, Chatham, autumn 2010

Box office hours

www.thebrooktheatre.co.uk

Booking information

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The Brook Theatre

Autumn 2010

At a glance September Thu, 23 Fri, 24 Sat, 25

Tim Edey and Isobel Crowe Cabaret of Curiosities You Are The Reason

October Sun, 3 Mon, 4 Tue, 5 Wed, 6 Sat, 9 Sun, 10 Wed, 20 Thu, 21 Sat, 23 Thu, 28 – Sat, 30

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus The Al Pitcher Picture Tour of the World The Gwilym Simcock Trio DNA All You Need is Love…and Music!

Elmer the Elephant The Children of Lir Wheeler Street An Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell Fiddler on the Roof

November Mon, 1 Tue, 2 Wed, 3 Sun, 7 Sat, 13 Sun, 14 Fri, 19 Sun, 21 Tue, 23 Thu, 25 Sun, 28 Tue, 30

Rob Deering – plus support Gilad Atzmon Female Transport An Intimate Evening with Raul Malo Forum Factor Concerts for Heroes Cabaret of Curiosities U.Dance Medway Vin Garbutt Micky Flanagan– plus support Lonnie Donegan Jnr The Jive Aces

December Mon, 6 - Tue, 21 Thu, 23

The Mouse who saved Christmas Punkem’s Mid Winter Revels

Book online: www.thebrooktheatre.co.uk or phone: Box office 01634 338338 The Brook Theatre, Old Town Hall, Chatham ME4 4SE Email: boxoffice@medway.gov.uk Opening hours: Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm, and up to 15 minutes after performances begin Minicom service (for people with hearing disabilities) 01634 880969 G5842 09 10 Designed by Medway Council’s Communications Team. www.medway.gov.uk/communications