The Brook Theatre, Chatham - Summer Season Brochure

The Brook Theatre Summer 2010

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Welcome to your Brook Theatre -

The Brook Theatre, Chatham, summer 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.

A celebration of music and dance, performed by talented young people from Medway and the south-east of England. Now in its 20th year.

Times and tickets: See box office for details Fri, 7 to Mon, 31 May, 10am – 9pm (gallery closed Sundays) Wolf Howard presents

The Paintings and Pinholes of a Gentleman Amateur The Brook Theatre Art Gallery In his witty, unassuming and gentlemanly way, Wolf Howard has been at the forefront of Medway’s arts and music scene since the mid 80s. The Paintings and Pinholes of a Gentleman Amateur is a rare chance to view just some of his outstanding work.

On display will be untutored, rough and ready figurative oil paintings and striking pinhole photographs taken, as wolf puts it, “using a small wooden box”. Wolf has exhibited in America and Berlin, as well as with the Stuckists all over the UK, including The Walker Gallery in Liverpool.

He has also drummed for some of Medway’s greatest bands, including The Buff Medways and The James Taylor Quartet.

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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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Medway Stage Festival 2010

Community hire

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Sat, 1 – Sun, 2 May and Sat, 8 – Sun, 9 May CAM Productions presents

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Mon, 10 May 8pm – strictly for over 18s presents

Frisky & Mannish’s School of Pop plus support Following a critically acclaimed, smash-hit run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, plus a sell-out West End show, it’s time for Frisky & Mannish to go on tour. The duo is a musical, comedy cabaret act that, according to The Observer, performed one of the most upbeat hours of comedy of 2009 and “effortlessly straddle the high-low culture divide”. By the time class is dismissed, you’ll know your Kate Bush from your Kate Nash and your Eternal Flame from your That’s Not My Name.

Tickets: £11, Medway Comedy Club members £10 Tue, 11 May 8pm Jazz at The Brook presents

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A tribute to Ronnie Scott’s original Jazz Couriers A sterling line-up for what promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the legendary Jazz Couriers.

Starring Martin Drew on drums, who spent 15 years touring the world with Oscar Peterson, Mornington Lockett on saxophone, Van Morrison’s pianist Robin Aspland and the award-winning Jim Hart on vibraphone.

“Recall the excitement generated by Ronnie Scott in the heyday of the original Jazz Couriers.” Tony Augarde Tickets: £11, jazz mailing list members £10 Wed, 26 May 7pm Schools in Medway, in collaboration with Icon Theatre and Loop Dance Company presents

From Where I’m Standing More than 120 students from primary and secondary schools in Medway present a dance and theatre production. The participants have created the content of the performance themselves, exploring issues that are important to them to present a unique perspective from where they’re standing.

Tickets: £3

Cabaret of Curiosities Roll up, roll up for another exciting line-up of cabaret extravaganzas featuring circus, dancing, cheeky burlesque, music and much more. Cabaret of Curiosities is a fun and colourful night of alternative entertainment. Featuring stunning tightwire artist Alana Jones, burlesque star Miss Glory Pearl, amazing acrobat Mr Buddy Cheeseman and many more fabulous acts.

It’s tantalising. It’s teasing. It’s amazing and astonishing.

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.

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Fri, 28 May 8pm The Brook Theatre and Dizzy O’Dare Presents

Fantastic theatre for small people with massive imaginations

Rainbow Fish A beautiful adaptation of the classic children’s story by Marcus Pfister. Prepare to be whisked away on a deepsea adventure as our storytellers bring this enchanting tale of vanity and friendship to life. Bursting with magic, fun and glittering underwater puppetry sequences, this is a must see for children aged four and over.

Tickets: £4.50 children and £5.50 adults Wed, 2 to Fri, 11 June, 10am – 9pm (gallery closed Sundays) Arnaud Gois presents

The Cobbler Elf The Brook Theatre Art Gallery Arnaud Gois has turned cobbling into an art form, transforming old, worn-out footwear into strange and mysterious objects.

The influences of Dhali and Tim Burton are immediately apparent in his dark and surreal work, where cobwebs linger and perspectives are not quite what they first seem. Arnaud describes his work as a “mix between madness and liberation”.

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Sun, 30 May 2pm and 4pm Blunderbus Theatre Company presents…

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Mon, 7 Jun 8pm – strictly for over 18s presents

Jo Caulfield plus support As well as being a household face, with hit appearances on Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You and Never Mind the Buzzcocks under her belt, she is an integral part of the writing team behind Channel 4’s So Graham Norton. On top of this, Jo has toured the stand-up circuit for more than a decade, knocking audiences bandy with her fresh and fearless approach.

“I never knew I could like a woman so much - I'm ashamed to say she did make me wet myself.” - Graham Norton.

Tickets: £12, Medway Comedy Club members £11 Tue, 8 Jun 8pm Jazz at The Brook presents

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King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys

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Arguably one of the world’s greatest swing bands, King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys have been on the road for two decades, while releasing 10 albums and clocking up more than 125 TV and radio appearances. A night of highenergy fun and fantastic musicianship.

“Behind the fun and rollicking good times lies an outfit skilled enough for the horns to come on with the bite and precision of the Basie Band.” The Guardian Tickets: £12, jazz mailing list members £11 Sun, 13 Jun 2.30pm and 6pm Rochester School of Dance presents

Community hire

Rising Stars Rochester School of Dance returns to The Brook Theatre with its third production Rising Stars. Witness an exciting mix of styles, from ballet and musical theatre to hip hop. Performed by students of all ages.

Tickets: £8.50, concessions available

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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Thu, 17 Jun 8pm Folk at The Brook presents

Richard Digance Folk comedian Digance has been BAFTA nominated, supported Steve Martin and Robin Williams, won a Gold Award from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters and played to half a million people at Knebworth.

It’s on stage that Digance is happiest, armed with just his wit and a guitar. A coup for Folk at The Brook, to host a household name who has recently returned to his folk club roots.

Voted by The Sunday People as one of the Magnificent Seven of Comedy, alongside Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse.

Tickets: £12, folk mailing list members £11 Sun, 20 Jun 1pm and 5pm Julia Young Academy of Performing Arts presents

Community hire

Students from the Julia Young Academy of Performing Arts present a musical production of the classic title Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Tickets: £10 Fri, 25 – Sat, 26 Jun 7pm Linda Regan School of Dance presents

Community hire

Fantasy, Fact and Fiction A dance extravaganza that explores themes and characters from famous books and fairytales, from mythical mermaids and cavemen to aliens and spacemen.

An entertaining journey through fantasy, fact and fiction for all the family.

Tickets: £7, concessions available

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Every month we offer comedians who are on the cusp of going interstellar and setting the comedic standard for the next decade – comedy acts who, when they next visit the area, will be A-List goliaths selling out our sister venue, The Central Theatre. This could be your last chance to see these rising stars in intimate surroundings with support and MC. For email updates contact comedy@medway.gov.uk

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Sat, 3 Jul 7pm and Sun, 4 Jul 2.30pm Buckingham School of Dance presents

Community hire

Just Dance More than 100 pupils from the Buckingham School of Dance show off their skills across a range of styles including ballet, tap, modern and street.

Tickets: £8.50, concessions available Mon, 5 Jul 8pm – strictly for over 18s

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Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney Since winning the Best Newcomer at the 2008 If. Comedy Awards Sarah has been a TV regular with credits including 8 Out of 10 Cats, Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Have I Got News For You. A gentle style is the perfect foil for her cutting observations on life, prompting The Metro to describer her as “Wonderfully wrong…incredibly funny”.

Gary is a hard hitting, one-liner based comedian whose tightly-written material makes him one of the most quoted comics on the circuit. Respected by peers and audiences alike, his brilliant, razor-sharp and often dark lines has earned his a plethora of accolades. “Delaney is l uble bil the man Jimmy Carr wants to be.” BBC Online view do re p h Edinburg Tickets: £12, Medway Comedy Club members £11 Tue, 6 Jul 8pm Jazz at The Brook presents

Anton Browne Trio Anton Browne is a soul jazz singer with a soothing style that is a blend of Al Jarreau and Mel Tormé, with a dash of George Benson. He is equally at home on stage with a big band or with a small group at Ronnie Scotts. Tonight Anton will also play guitar and will be accompanied by piano and bass. A great show for a summer evening.

Tickets: £10, jazz mailing list members £9

Receive regular updates by email Don’t be left in the dark – sign up to our email newsletter to be among the first to find out news, events, special offers and show information. Just ask box office or email your contact details to boxoffice@medway.gov.uk

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Studio Showcase Evening Wed, 7 Jul 8pm Alternate Shadows Theatre Group presents

A Touch of Rose Madder by Jim O’Connor and Wrong Number by Bob Cooke An evening of two one-act plays. A Touch of Rose Madder is a warm, funny and quietly moving play about elderly widow Rose and her blossoming relationship with Leslie, her new male home help. Wrong Number is an original comedy about ace detective Joan Marbles. Does she still have the sleuthing powers to crack the mystery of Uncle Sheridan’s death, or is she cracking up herself?

Tickets: £6, concessions available Sat, 10 to Sat, 24 Jul, 10am – 9pm (gallery closed Sundays) Kent Autistic Trust presents The Brook Theatre Art Gallery An intriguing and cultural exhibition of works by the Kent Autistic Trust, from canvases and framed pictures to pottery, woodwork and mosaics. Students from a number of countries, including Africa, India, Great Britain, Australia and Italy, present artwork that is influenced by a range of ethnic backgrounds. A celebration of their achievements and an insight into the autistic and artistic worlds in which we live.

Free Thu, 15 – Fri, 16 Jul 7pm Lana Lambert School of Dance presents

Evolution

Community hire

Join the talented young dancers of the Lana Lambert School of Dance as they present an entertaining and diverse evening of dance, with styles on show ranging from classical and ballet to street.

Tickets: £10, concessions available Sat, 17 Jul 6.30pm and Sun, 18 Jul 2.30pm AJ Academy of Dance and Drama presents

Community hire

Dance Fusion AJ Academy is back for a third year at The Brook Theatre, with a cast of 120 students presenting an exciting variety show, fusing all the different disciplines of the performing arts.

Tickets: £6.50, concessions available

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Thu, 22 Jul 8pm Folk at The Brook presents

Gordon Giltrap One of the most innovative acoustic guitarists in the UK today. With over 40 years in the business, Gordon’s set will showcase his best-loved hits, as well as explaining the history of his many different guitars. Be prepared for beautiful compositions that cross all musical genres and are delivered with wit, charm and outstanding talent.

Tickets: £10, folk mailing list members £9 Sat, 24 Jul 3pm and 7pm Starquest and Jackie Lynn present

Jubilee A exciting evening of entertainment, celebrating over 50 years of teaching. Join us on a rollercoaster ride of song, dance and acting. Featuring pupils of Jackie Lynn Dance Studios and Starquest Performing Arts.

Tickets: £7.50

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Fri, 30 Jul 8pm The Brook Theatre and Dizzy O’Dare Presents

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Cabaret of Curiosities Roll up, roll up for another exciting line-up of cabaret extravaganzas featuring circus, dancing, cheeky burlesque, music and much more. Cabaret of Curiosities is a fun and colourful night of alternative entertainment. Featuring a welcome return from some of our regular headliners and many more fabulous new acts. It’s tantalising. It’s teasing. It’s amazing and astonishing.

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.

Fri, 6 Aug 7.30pm LoopEd Youth Dance Company presents

LoopEd Youth Dance Company Summer School Showcase 2010 Witness the exciting climax of the LoopEd Youth Dance Company Summer School, which gives 11-18-year-olds the chance to practise and perform with the support of professional dancers.

Tickets: £6, concessions available

MAKE IT YOURS THIS SUMMER Beyond the Barricade

The Solid Silver 60s Show

Sat, 8 May 7.30pm Past Les Miserables principals recreate original Broadway and West End hits, from Miss Saigon to We Will Rock You and, of course, Les Miserables.

Sun, 16 May 3pm and 7.30pm Relive the sixties pop heyday, featuring Dave Berry, Brian Poole, Peter Sarstedt and Mike Pinder.

Chas & his band in Concert Fri, 21 May 7.30pm Hear all of your favourite Chas and Dave hits, plus Chas' special tribute to rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis.

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THE CENTRAL THEATRE, CHATHAM

High School Rocks!

Sat, 12 Jun 3pm A high-energy, interactive production featuring all the best hits from High School Musical 1, 2 and 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee!.

What’s on For all your latest events and entertainment in Medway

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4, 5 and 6 June, 2010

12 to 26 June, 2010

14, 15, 16 and 17 July, 2010

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Summer holiday 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 summer with something for everyone including… ●

Week-long drama workshops, including a special Vampire-themed workshop for older teens.

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Learn funky routines to the latest hits from stars like Cheryl Cole and JLS at our one-day dance workshops.

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Fun family storytelling, craft and picnics at the amazing and atmospheric Temple Manor in Strood.

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Manga and Comic Book Week for all ages at libraries right across Medway.

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INFORMATION: 01634 338319

BOOKING FORMS: 01634 338338

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

Every Wed, 21 Apr – 7 Jul (no class 26 May or 2 Jun) 7–9pm each week (13–18 years)

Every Sat, 24 Apr – 10 Jul (no class 29 May or 5 Jun) 2–3pm (5–8 years), 3–4pm (9–12 years)

Brook Youth Theatre

Young People’s Drama

Tutors: Miriam & Aidan Dooley (Play On Words Theatre Company) 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 £43 for 10-week term

Tutors: Heidi Garwood and Katy Leman 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

Every Wed, 21 Apr – 30 Jun 5.30–6.45pm

Young People’s Drama – Musical

Tutor: Loop Dance Company A fun, creative class that has a pilates and fitness focus.

Fee £4 per class

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 for 10-week term Every Mon, 19 Apr – 5 Jul (no class 3 or 31 May) 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.

Fee £38 for 10-week term

Every Thu, 22 Apr – 1 Jul (no class 3 Jun) 7.30–8.30pm

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

Different levels of ability welcome.

Fee £34 for 10-week course

Every Thur, 22 Apr – 1 Jul (no class 3 Jun) 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

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Box office hours

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Booking information

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The Brook Theatre

Summer 2010

At a glance May Sat, 1 to Sun, 2 and Sat, 8 to Sun, 9 Fri, 7 to Mon, 31 Mon, 10 Tue, 11 Wed, 26 Fri, 28 Sun, 30

Medway Stage Festival 2010 The Paintings and Pinholes of a Gentleman Amateur Frisky & Mannish’s School of Pop New Jazz Couriers From Where I’m Standing Cabaret of Curiosities Rainbow Fish

June Wed, 2 to Fri, 11 Mon, 7 Tue, 8 Sun, 13 Thu, 17 Sun, 20 Fri, 25 to Sat, 26

The Cobbler Elf Jo Caulfield plus support King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys Rising Stars Richard Digance Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Fantasy, Fact and Fiction

July Sat, 3 to Sun, 4 Mon, 5 Tue, 6 Wed, 7 Sat, 10 to Sat, 24 Thu, 15 to Fri, 16 Sat, 17 to Sun, 18 Thu, 22 Sat, 24 Fri, 30

Just Dance Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney Anton Browne Trio A Touch of Rose Madder and Wrong Number Artism – In Our World Evolution Dance Fusion Gordon Giltrap Jubilee Cabaret of Curiosities

August Fri, 6 Aug

LoopEd Youth Dance Company Summer School Showcase 2010

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 G55293 04 10 Designed by Medway Council’s Communications Team. www.medway.gov.uk/communications