SUMMER 2O19 O1642 81 51 81 TEES VALLEY’S PLAYHOUSE
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WEDNESDAY 8 MAY 2.30PM & 7.30PM
THURSDAY 9 MAY 7.30PM
Timeless Theatre Productions presents
Swansea City Opera presents
MEMORY LANE
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Come along and enjoy some of the greatest songs ever written. From the producers of Memories are Made of This, All our Yesterdays and Rolling Back the Years.
Mozart’s popular and uproarious comic opera contains some of his most ravishing music and makes for an enchanting and hilarious evening’s entertainment. This comic tale of deception, doubt, devotion and the twists and turns of romantic love sees how a cynical old man leads two naïve officers into a scandalous wager, in order to prove that it is against a woman’s nature to be faithful – ‘Così fan tutte’ – ‘all women are alike’. As the story unfolds we see just how well he succeeds; at first the women are not willing, but later….well you must wait and see! Beautifully staged in English with elegant classical 19th century costumes, and performed by some of the finest singers and orchestral players in the country, this is a feast for the eyes and ears. There will be a pre-performance talk by Artistic Director Brendan Wheatley at 6.15pm
£15. Matinee £12.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
£20/Students and Under 18 £11 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
The Ultimate Feel-good Show This fast-moving, roller-coaster of a journey through some of the greatest songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s will be a show you are sure to remember. Over 160 amazing costumes, a touch of humour from one of the UK’s top comedians and performances rarely seen outside the West End from this superb cast of singers and dancers. Including songs by Barry Manilow, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, The Nolans, Abba and many more.
FRIDAY 10 MAY 7.30PM
SATURDAY 11 MAY 1.30PM & 4.30PM
Thomas Moore presents
Immersion Theatre presents
THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF
PINOCCHIO
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Two fearless actors play every role in this inventive and hilarious comedy mystery. Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr Jane Watson on their journey from the streets of London to the Devonshire Moors as they attempt to solve the mystery of… The Hound of the Baskervilles! Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mystery is brilliantly brought to life on stage in this acclaimed production. Book your tickets today for this fantastic fastpaced farce.
Includes more sexual references and innuendo then you can shake a sausage at. Age recommendation – 16+.
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to present a brand-new, larger-thanlife musical adaptation of the muchloved classic, Pinocchio! Inspired by Carlo Collodi’s fantastical children’s book, this magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in a vibrant re-telling of Pinocchio’s extraordinary adventures. Packed with comedy, audience interaction, and a completely original score guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish, this highenergy musical promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family. You’ll have a whale of a time, no strings attached!
‘Fantastic, farcical, clever fun... a romp of a play.’ - LIVING EDGE MAGAZINE £15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
£12.50/£11.50 Children/Family £42 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
THURSDAY 23 MAY 7.30PM Kick in the Head presents
“…puts one in mind of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads”.
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MY DOG'S GOT NO NOSE A full length one-man play by Ron Aldridge Starring Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous) Directed by Simon Downing Giles Shenton returns with a "thought-provoking" and "cleverly constructed, wonderful piece of theatre" about a man preparing to fulfil his lifelong ambition to be a stand-up comedian. You join the man as he prepares backstage for his first ever stand-up comedy gig. Something he has waited over 30 years for. Find out how he got to this point in his life……but be warned……the man and the performance are not quite what they seem!
‘Being billed as a comedy, and the title it has, understates what is a wonderful piece of theatre.....but this one-man performance, brilliantly put over by Giles Shenton, is so much more than that as it all evolves in the second half.’ - BECCLES & BUNGAY JOURNAL
‘Giles Shenton gifts us with another tour de force...catch it while you can!’ - SURREY ADVERTISER
£15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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SATURDAY 25 MAY 7.30PM
THURSDAY 30 MAY 1.30PM & 4.30PM LP Creatives presents
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Celebrating 20 years on the road, Mercury are well established as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. This dynamic theatre production fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock’s most flamboyant front man, faithfully and accurately recreating the distinctive Queen experience. The extraordinary vocal range and outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed by superbly crafted harmonies, a driving rhythm section and state-ofthe-art production. This show will captivate any audience - from die-hard Queen fans through to new generations of music lovers. £21/Concessions £19.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
Starring Callum Donelly (CBeebies, Spotbot and Justin’s House), and JezO (CBBC’s The Slammer) With the stars of children's TV we're all off to 'Treasure Island'! Aaargh! With crazy characters, all your favourite songs and a swashbuckling story on the seven seas - laughter, adventure and pirates await in a show perfect for children aged three and upwards. Laughter, plenty of adventure and a whole host of pirates are on the horizon - brought to life by our intrepid crew in search of buried treasure! So jump aboard as we set sail for pirates, mermaids, monkeys and more blummin' pirates! Grab your booty and don't miss the boat...book now! £12.50/£10.50 Children/Family £42 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
FRIDAY 31 MAY 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE 7.30PM DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY / RELAXED MATINEE AT 2.30PM Funny Story Productions in association with Kick in the Head present
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The ultimate romantic ballet, Giselle is a tale of innocence, love, betrayal and madness. With music by one of the 19th century’s best composers, Adolphe Adam, and choreography by the late Nicholas Beriosoff, VFB’s traditional staging of this 1841 masterpiece moves from the sunny optimism of Giselle’s idyllic village life to an ethereal world of mystery and menace. Giselle, a peasant girl, has fallen in love with Count Albrecht, who has told her he is a villager named Loys. Her discovery of his true identity has devastating consequences. With its irresistible combination of a heart-breaking story and exquisite choreography, Giselle is the perfect way to discover classical ballet. £20/Concessions £19/Under 16 £14 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
Directed by Jan Hunt (BBC TV’s The Good Old Days) A jaunty romp through the history of the golden age of Music Hall, often delving into its dark underbelly. Experienced music hall artists, Mr Tommy Parsons and Miss Airlie Scott take you on a musical journey from the very beginnings of music hall through to its 1890s heyday with the likes of Marie Lloyd and Champagne Charlie, onto wartime jingoism and the cross-dressing Vesta Tilley of the Great War. Not just drunken toffs, risqué sexuality, homelessness, decadence and war casualties across the Empire... but plenty of booze and sing-along songs as well!
‘Amusing, touching, rowdy’ - MAX MILLER APPRECIATION SOCIETY
‘a decidedly upbeat....whistlestop singalong history tour...’ - EDINBURGH FRINGE REVIEW
£16.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
SATURDAY 1 JUNE 7.30PM LipService go off the rails in
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN SET Challenging a youth to turn down his music, Irene Sparrow, inventor of the left-handed crochet hook (patent pending, as seen on Dragon’s Den) finds herself under suspicion of murder after the train emerges from a tunnel with the young man dead. But this is no ordinary train, each passenger is reading a book, each book is a portal into a parallel universe of train related crime fiction. With clever use of projection and multiple train sets, LipService give you a whistle stop tour that will leave you breathless and racing for the refreshment coach. So don’t blow your stack, this show is just the ticket to help you let off steam and overuse many more railway metaphors. A show that appeals to crime aficionados and narrow gauge railway enthusiasts alike.
‘LipService - The Laurel and Hardy of literary deconstruction’ - THE INDEPENDENT
£15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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FRIDAY 7 JUNE 7.30PM Hambledon Productions presents
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SUMMER WINOS – LIVE! with Bob Fischer and Andrew Smith Two Men, Two Hundred and Ninety-Five Episodes, One Obsession… When does a fondness for a TV show become an obsession? Andrew and Bob’s gentle love of Last of the Summer Wine quickly become a quest to watch all 295 episodes. In order. While visiting locations. Making films. Meeting the cast. Boozing with the writer. And, ultimately, turning their passion into a show. But they’re not obsessed. Are they? Seven years after embarking on the ‘Summer Winos’ quest, Andrew and Bob take to the stage to explain just how Last of the Summer Wine has taken over their lives, and what YOU can learn and love from the world’s longest-running sitcom! There will be dressing up, audience participation, overly-earnest reminiscing, and – brace yourself – kazoos*. The show, which picked up favourable reviews from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, is the finest appreciation of a national institution. *Bath not included. £15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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SATURDAY 8 JUNE 7.30PM
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LAUREL AND HARDY
WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 8.00PM Strictly Theatre Co presents
THE BALLROOM BOYS
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Featuring some of the best-loved silent movies, with live piano accompaniment by renowned British pianist John Lenehan. Reviving the celebrated tradition of the improvising cinema pianist, John Lenehan sets the scene for each film with Ragtime, Fats Waller and a host of musical styles in a virtuosic tour-deforce - a perfectly fitting tribute to the masters of silent comedy. Laurel and Hardy – PUTTING PANTS ON PHILIP Their first “official ” film together. Charlie Chaplin – ONE A.M. A display of virtuoso comic acting.
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are joining together for the very first time in their brand new production – which, as the title suggests is going to be “a lot of fun”! Argentine Tango legend Vincent and King of the Ballroom Ian, will be joined by two professional female dancers and a wonderful vocalist. Expect dances like the Waltz, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Foxtrot and of course, the Argentine Tango!
Buster Keaton – ONE WEEK Newlyweds try erecting a portable house in a week.
The night will be packed with dances, songs and loads of banter! So get ready for a high intensity evening of glitz and glamour with Ian & Vincent… THE BALLROOM BOYS!
£15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
£30.50/Concessions £28.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
Laurel and Hardy – BIG BUSINESS The duo sell Xmas trees in Summer!
THURSDAY 13 JUNE 8.00PM
SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2:30PM
FORBIDDEN NIGHTS
Superstar Speakers Events Ltd presents
Sexy Circus®
AN AUDIENCE WITH VINNIE JONES & PAUL GASCOIGNE
With special guest Willie Thorne 10
Fantasies don’t come any better than this with sizzling new acts and stunning routines. Brace yourself for two hours of thrilling action, provocative choreography with the ultimate Forbidden strip tease (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 worldrenowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in this highoctane 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!® £23 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
FATHERS DAY SPECIAL Come and meet English football legend Paul Gascoigne along with old foe Vinnie Jones as they relive their careers and discuss that famous ‘Nutcracker’ incident which happened at Plough Lane over 30 years ago but is still remembered to this day. Who knows what to expect when both of these characters hit the stage for an unscripted interview with snooker legend Willie Thorne. One thing for certain though is that they will both have you laughing throughout the show as they share some incredibly funny stories from on and off the pitch. A unique opportunity to see these two icons together.
Includes adult humour. For details of ticket packages visit our website. www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
FRIDAY 14 JUNE 7.30PM Baroque Theatre Company presents
Sponsored by Clarian Ltd
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN
by Ariel Dorfman. Directed by Adam Morley. Produced by Claire Bibby
This award-winning London smash hit play and subsequent feature film is revived in this exclusive tour by Baroque Theatre Company. Gripping high drama, with great intensity, this is a unique and first-rate thriller. Set in an unnamed country that is emerging from a totalitarian dictatorship, the play explores the after-effects of repression on hearts and souls in vivid and compelling style. Paulina Escobar's husband Gerardo is to head an investigation into past human rights abuses. Paulina is convinced that the powerful and charismatic Dr. Miranda supervised her abuse as a political prisoner. Conflict ensues as their lives cross paths and Paulina, gun in hand, captures the Doctor and puts him on trial. Escobar doesn't know whether to believe his distraught wife or his persuasive new friend. This is an enthralling, intellectual and emotional tug of war with the human psyche laid bare. Age Guidance 16+ (contains mature themes, graphic/offensive language) ÂŁ15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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THURSDAY 20 JUNE 7.30PM Oyster Creatives presents
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OYSTERS A new dark comedy by Neil Salvage, with live music Johannes Brahms is attending a party to celebrate the first performance of his Violin Concerto – but his genius is overshadowed by his self-destructive ego. His friends are all there, but everyone is caught in a seething cauldron of passionate recriminations – and darkly hilarious outcomes. Everyone has their own agenda - the arthritic, embittered and ageing Clara Schumann from his past: jealous, unstable virtuoso Josef Joachim; pompous and waspish critic Hanslick and gentle friend and disciple Von Herzogenberg. As the evening progresses and emotions turn on a sixpence, the play moves to its extraordinary conclusion fuelled by turbulent feelings and farcical misunderstandings. Laughing through our tears we are continually challenged with the questions: Why art? - and what price do we pay for it? Performed by an award-winning cast including Nicholas Collett (RSC, West End), Neil Salvage (RNT, Old Vic). Directed by Amy Bonsall, designed by Maddy Sinclair. £15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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FRIDAY 21 JUNE 7.30PM
THURSDAY 27 JUNE 7.30PM
Prestige Productions presents
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK The Greatest Showgirls Tour
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Fifty years on from the release of Rod’s first album, this fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s greatest icons is back in a brand new show – complete with spectacular light show, an impeccable live band and stage-wide projections. Frontman Paul Metalfe captures all the excitement, energy and charisma of the legendary performer including Rod’s infamous moves, showmanship and sense of fun. The first half takes you on a musical journey through Rod’s career over the last five decades, interwoven with interesting and amusing anecdotes. The second half is one big party and includes all Rod’s big hits. £22.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
Cheekier, funnier and as spectacular as ever, this amazing show has been touring in the UK for 21 years since it was created for the world-famous Edinburgh Festival. A cabaret like no other cabaret performed by girls like no other girls featuring sixteen of the world’s most beautiful and stunning showgirls …who just happen to be men. (Oh, and a grumpy dwarf from Oldham!). Our all-new production for 2019 is bigger and as glitzy and glamorous as ever. Prepare for a night you’ll talk about for years: laugh and sing your heart out with hundreds of friends you’ve yet to meet! £24.50/Concessions £22.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
FRIDAY 28 JUNE 7.30PM
KEEP IT CASH
SATURDAY 29 JUNE 7.30PM MA Promotions presents
The voice and sound of Johnny Cash
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In the depth of Dave Burnham’s natural baritone voice, Johnny Cash lives on in one of his greatest admirers. This theatre show is the result of years of listening and dedication. Through an unrivalled knowledge of Cash music and top-class musicianship, Keep it Cash offer the most fitting celebration of the life and work of the legendary Johnny Cash. Expect a note-perfect musical journey from the humble gospel beginnings of the Tennessee Two, right through to the final and emotional American Recordings. Keep It Cash were chosen by Twentieth Century Fox as the voice of Johnny Cash for the launch of the film “Walk The Line”. £17 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
Taking you on a whistle-stop tour from the heart of London's Theatreland to the glitz of Broadway, the critically acclaimed Mad About The Musicals is back - celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love! From the bittersweet For Forever to the powerful One Day More and the rousing This Is Me! sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable London and New York favourites. With brilliant vocals, stunning costumes and a spectacular light show, this talented cast evoke the true spirit of the stage. A pure slice of entertainment! 'Outstanding!' – THE STAGE
'The best show of its kind' - ENCORE MAGAZINE
£22.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
SUNDAY 30 JUNE 7.30PM Market Theatre Company presents
ROMAN ROMP A farcical adult comedy by K.R.S. Foster At the Temple of Vesta, ‘celibacy’ is a way of life. However, for reluctant virgin, Frigella the Fulfiller, this means her only chance at ‘Shagamus’ is to escape to the Temple of Venus next door. A fool-proof plan is needed and this must be expertly implemented to avoid a nasty punishment. Sadly, with Frigella’s well-meaning but charmingly stupid friend, Bimbus, things will never be straightforward, especially with the High Priestess, Virginia Creeper, suspicious of her every move! Don’t miss this hilarious evening of farcical confusion and outrageous innuendo…it may also contain mild audience participation!
Suitable for 16+. Contains some strong language.
£17.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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WEDNESDAY 3 JULY 7.30PM Programmed in partnership with Curious Arts
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QUENTIN CRISP: NAKED HOPE
Written and performed by Mark Farrelly. Directed by Linda Marlowe Naked Hope is a gloriously uplifting salute to a genuine one-off, and an urgent reminder to live every day as your true self…no matter what they say. From a conventional upbringing to global notoriety via The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp was an extraordinary raconteur and wit. Openly gay as early as the 1930s, Quentin spent decades being beaten up on London’s streets for his refusal to be anything less than himself. His courage, and the powerful philosophy that evolved from those experiences, inspire to the present day. This much-acclaimed solo play, fresh from its recent Off-Broadway debut, shows Quentin in his beloved Chelsea flat in the 1960s, and in his final years in his adopted New York. ‘An uncanny feat of resurrection’ – TIME OUT Running time: 75 mins no interval. Followed by post-show discussion. Age recommendation 12+ Part of Curious Festival. £15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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THURSDAY 18 JULY 7.30PM
SATURDAY 20 JULY 7.30PM
JOE LONGTHORNE MBE
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Come and be transported to "Murphy’s Pub" where the house band, the Wild Murphys, will be performing great Irish songs by the likes of The Pogues, The Dubliners, The Fureys, The Saw Doctors and many more. You'll not be able to help yourself singing along to fantastic Irish classics such as Galway Girl, Dirty Old Town, The Irish Rover, Brown Eyed Girl, Whiskey In The Jar, Wild Rover and Molly Malone to name just a few. Middi and his award-winning seven piece band are widely regarded as one of the best Irish bands in the UK. This celebration of Irish music is gaining great reviews and is not to be missed. £22.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
Famed for an endless repertoire of the voices of the world’s top singers, Joe Longthorne MBE is coming to town. A special greatest hits performance is promised in a rollercoaster ride of songs as Joe performs with his own talented live band. From Tom Jones to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, Joe’s impressions are flawless. Million-selling albums, sell-out concerts around the world – including the Royal Albert Hall – make Joe’s the hottest ticket in town. Support is from George King, a regular face on TV during the Eighties appearing on hit shows The Comedians, Live at Her Majesty's and New Faces.
‘He’s the best, he can do me better than I can do myself’ - DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY £23 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
TUESDAY 23 JULY 2.00PM &.4.00PM WED 24 JULY 11.00AM & 2.00PM
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 6.00PM Sweeney Entertainments presents
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood Based on the book by Judith Kerr 18
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!
Running time: approx 55 minutes Suitable for children aged 3+ £13 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports you’re sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience! Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest Girl-Bands. With breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a highenergy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages! Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more. They look like Little Mix, they sound like Little Mix, they are “The Little Mix Experience”. £15.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 7.30PM Kick in the Head presents
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THREE MEN IN A BOAT Written by Jerome K. Jerome Adapted for the stage and directed by Simon Downing After the huge success of Old Herbaceous, Kick In The Head productions are back with a rip roaring barrel of fun, with Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous himself!) playing the part of Jerome K Jerome. Join J as he recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats!
Giles Shenton ‘creates an instant rapport with the audience, drawing us into his world and making the characters in it so real we feel you have known them forever.’ - FRINGE REVIEW ‘Timeless appeal’ - THE INDEPENDENT ‘Pitch-perfect comedy - THE TELEGRAPH £15.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Cuffe and Taylor & Rhodes Media present
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four‘s iconic 1969 album Abbey Road.
TOTALLY TINA is an internationallyacclaimed award-winning tribute revue show to the Queen of Rock.
Regarded by many as the most authentic Beatles tribute in the world, the Mersey Beatles are the former resident band at Liverpool‘s legendary Cavern Club – they played the world famous venue more than 600 times – and plaudits include John Lennon‘s own family.
The show re-creates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul. We take you from the early days with Ike, and songs like River Deep, Mountain High, all the way through Tina’s solo comeback in the 80s to her massive solo hits like Simply The Best and What’s Love Got To Do With It.
In 2019, the band are touring the USA, Australia and Europe with a show which will see them play the Abbey Road album in its entirety in the first half followed by a sensational second set of The Beatles’ greatest hits. Get your tickets now for this not-tobe-missed evening celebrating the greatest band of all time! £22.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
With hand-made replica costumes and dance routines re-creating the look and feel of Tina at her best, this is one spectacular show.
It’s simply the best! £21/Concessions £19.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
The Ronnie Scott’s Story: 60th Anniversary Concert 21
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take you on a guided musical tour of this music institution. Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively reimagined through tales of the club’s past visitors, from pop stars, film stars and politicians to comedians and royalty, but above all, the musicians. Featuring classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s, alongside projected images and footage, and tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, The Ronnie Scott’s Story is a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible history.
This brand-new production features special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy Award-winning song and No 1 hit the world over “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”. With incredible stage set, live band and production - combined with Steve’s well-known sense of humour and stage presence - it can only be described as ‘awesome’.
‘Full-on brilliance’ - THE GUARDIAN
The show will feature Meat Loaf’s greatest hits of all time including Anything For Love – Bat Out Of Hell – Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth – Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad – Dead Ringer For Love and many, many more.
£22.50 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
£27.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 25 – FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM MATINEE FRIDAY 2.30PM less is MORE and Middlesbrough Theatre present
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MISS CRISPY 1988 by David Tuffnell
It’s time for another packet… After a fantastic national tour in 2013, Miss Crispy 1988 makes its way home to Middlesbrough Theatre to celebrate 10 years of less is MORE productions – with new and improved flavour! Despite all of the glitz and glamour of working on line 2, the girls are looking for something new, something racy and something to sink their teeth into because life can’t be all about Cheese and Onion crisps. With the announcement of a beauty pageant the ladies are ready and raring to go – with perms, leg warmers and shoulder pads this is the 80s at its best – it’s the 80s in Billingham! Inspired by a series of interviews with women from Teesside, Miss Crispy 1988 follows the journey of five very unique ladies through the depths of love, compassion and adversity.
WARNING!! This production contains mild language and lots of crisp eating. ‘… glorious comical moments’ - DARLINGTON AND STOCKTON TIMES £16. Matinee £13 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2.30PM AND 7.30PM Timeless Theatre Productions presents
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS The Ultimate Feel Good Show
Come along and enjoy some of the greatest songs ever written with the producers of Memory Lane, All Our Yesterdays, and Rolling back the Years – now entering their 14th successful year. This fast-moving journey through some of the greatest songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s, will be a show you are sure to remember. ’Visually stunning, incredible performances….an all round fantastic show….absolutely brilliant’. – WH TIMES LONDON £15. Matinee £12.50 THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 7.30PM
THE DRIFTERS
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades. Don’t miss their brand-new tour performing all the classic hits such as Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Down On The Beach, and many, many more!
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£24.50/Concessions £22.50 FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 7.30PM Russian National Ballet presents
SWAN LAKE The greatest of all romantic ballets After the sell-out performances of Nutcracker last year, Russian National Ballet returns to the UK with the most famous ballet of all time. One of Tchaikovsky’s best works, it features some of ballet’s most memorable music and breathtaking dance. Full of mystery and romance Swan Lake has captured the imagination of generations and will leave memories you will cherish long after the final curtain falls. £21.50/Concessions £19.50/Under 16 £16.50
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SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 7.30PM
SUNDAY SUNDAY 20 20 OCTOBER OCTOBER 1.30PM 1.30PM & & 4.00PM 4.00PM
London Classic Theatre presents
Freckle Freckle Productions Productions presents presents
NO MAN'S LAND
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by Harold Pinter. Directed by Michael Cabot A chance meeting between two elderly writers in a North London pub leads to an alcohol-fuelled night of reminiscences and verbal sparring. Hirst, a wealthy recluse, invites Spooner, a down-at-heel poet, to his Hampstead townhouse for a nightcap. As the shadows lengthen and the whisky flows, their stories become more elaborate and improbable, until the arrival of two younger men forces events to take an unexpected turn.
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN is back! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?
In his most beguiling and atmospheric play, Pinter interweaves truth, language and memory to create a world of dark comedy and subtle power games.
This award-winning production, from the team behind Tiddler and other Terrific Tales, Tabby McTat and Zog features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
Contains very strong language. Age recommendation 15+
All ages welcome!
£16 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
£14/£12 Children. Parties of 10+ £12 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER 7.30PM MRC Enterprises presents
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This smash hit hilarious comedy reveals the true story of the famous Count. Taking you on a journey across Europe from the sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby and into the world of the supernatural, educating us all on the perils of dealing with vampires. And now a message from your narrator… STOP! It is of vital importance that you read this very carefully. Your life may depend on it… My name is Professor Abraham Van Helsing, MD, D.Ph., D.Litt., etc, etc, of Amsterdam. I have put together a theatrical performance, along with three other actors I have hired, to warn you all of the dangers of vampires and how to deal with one if the situation arises. It is imperative that you book your tickets right this instant! It’s a matter of life and death. Now what are you waiting for?
‘Unashamedly silly’ – REVIEWS HUB £18 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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FRI 22 – SAT 23 NOVEMBER 7.30PM Entertainers Show Providers Ltd presents
TUE 26 – WED 27 NOVEMBER 7.30PM MATINEE WEDNESDAY 2.30PM Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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10th Anniversary Tour ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND Step back in time, to the era of romance - where gents were gents, and gals were gals! During the sixties and seventies number one hits Sherry (Oh What a Night) and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to stardom. After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons faithfully recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. £25/Concessions £23 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a terrifying journey through the past and into the future, accompanied by three fearsome ghosts determined to make him realize the true meaning of Christmas. Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is brought alive in this most traditional of productions, complete with beautiful period costume, song, dance and a magnificent musical score. This ghostly Dickensian entertainment provides the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the Christmas rush. Join criticallyacclaimed theatre company Chapterhouse as they sweep you away on a magical journey with the miserly Scrooge as he is transformed into the epitome of the true Christmas. As Scrooge’s frozen heart begins to melt, he finally embraces the festive spirit in this most Christmassy of Christmas tales. £16.50/Under 16 £11.50 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
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COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS WEDNESDAY 1 – SATURDAY 4 MAY 7.30PM
SUNDAY 26 MAY 1.00PM AND 5.00PM
Middlesbrough Little Theatre Ltd presents
Eclectic Dance presents
TINNED GOODS
HIGH HOPES
by Fiona Whitelaw
£11.50/Concessions £9.50
Since the miners walked out, Sue and Rachel have not spoken. Can they save their relationship and their way of life under the strain of politics, pickets and principles? An amateur production presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
SATURDAY 6 JUNE 6.30PM Constellations Dance presents
NO PLANET B £10.50/Under 16 £7 SATURDAY 15 JUNE 3.00PM Bradley School of Dance and Musical Theatre presents
DANCE COLLECTIVE 2019 £11/Under 16 £10
THURSDAY 11 – FRIDAY 12 JULY 7.00PM; SATURDAY 13 JULY 2.00PM AND 7.15PM
£11.50/Concessions £10.50
Spotlight Performing Arts presents
TUESDAY 14 - FRIDAY 17 MAY 7.15PM; SATURDAY 18 MAY 1.15PM AND 6.15PM
SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER
Teesside Musical Theatre Company presents
OKLAHOMA! Music by Richard Rodgers; Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the backdrop for the love story between a handsome cowboy and a beautiful farm girl as they make a life together in a brand new state: OKLAHOMA! An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe
£16.50/Matinee £15.50/Concessions £12.50 First Night £15.50
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£12.50/Concessions £11.50 MONDAY 15 JULY 7.30PM; TUESDAY 16 JULY 6.00PM
Town Hall Performing Arts presents
PETER PAN JR. £10.50/Concessions £8.50
Coming this Autumn TUES 8 – FRI 11 OCTOBER
THE GONDOLIERS WED 16 – SAT 19 OCTOBER
LITTLE WOMEN MON 28 OCTOBER – SAT 2 NOVEMBER
EVITA TUES 12- SAT 16 NOVEMBER
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR THUR 28 - FRI 29 NOVEMBER
APOLLO MALE VOICE CHOIR
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GENERAL INFORMATION MIDDLESBROUGH THEATRE The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 6SA
EMAIL boxoffice@middlesbrough.gov.uk Not for ticket booking.
WEBSITE middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk For more information on all our shows and online booking
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am - 3pm On performance days, we re-open for telephone bookings at 6pm (11/2 hours before curtain-up on Sundays) and 3 /4 hour before curtain-up for personal callers and stay open until 9pm. Telephone 01642 81 51 81
HOW TO BOOK By Phone on 01642 81 51 81. A £1 handling and postage charge applies. In Person at the Theatre Box Office. Online at www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk. A £1 handling charge per sale applies. By Post to the theatre address above. Cheques should be made payable to MBC; write guarantee and events details on the reverse. Please enclose SAE and include a daytime telephone number.
BOOKING FEES All ticket prices quoted in this brochure include a booking fee of 50p per ticket. Refunds Tickets cannot be exchanged nor money refunded, except in the event of a cancelled performance.
Babes In Arms Due to fire regulations, a ticket must be purchased for ALL children. We strongly recommend that children under 3 are not brought, except to specific productions as advised by the Box Office. Special Needs We can accommodate up to six wheelchairs; one free ticket will be issued for a companion. We regret that access to the bar is via stairs: drinks may be ordered and collected from the ground floor kiosk. An infra-red system is available for the hard of hearing using discreet headsets (available from the box office). Let us know your requirements at the time of booking. Change of Programme All details correct at time of going to print. Advance booking always recommended. Data Protection When you book with us, we 31 will ask you for your name, address and telephone number. In return, we will be able to inform you of any last-minute changes to your performance. You will be asked separately if you wish to join our free mailing list. Use of Electronic Equipment The use of cameras, recording equipment, mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices - including e-cigarettes - is not permitted at any time. Parking Facilities Free security-patrolled parking on site. Accessibility of Information We will try to make a summary of this document available in other languages, Braille or large print on request. Telephone 01642 824490. Social Media Facebook – www.facebook.com/middlesbroughtheatre Twitter - @MbroTheatre Instagram - @middlesbrough_theatre
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Professional Productions Amateur Productions
MAY
SEPTEMBER
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Tinned Goods Memory Lane Cosi Fan Tutte – Swansea City Opera 10 The Hound of the Baskervilles – The Hit Farce 11 The Adventures of Pinocchio 14-18 Oklahoma! 23 My Dog’s Got No Nose 25 Mercury 26 Eclectic Dance Academy 30 Treasure Island 31 Giselle – Vienna Festival Ballet
JUNE 1 5 7 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 27 28 29 30
LipService – Strangers on a Train Set Now Here’s A Funny Story! Summer Winos Ian Waite and Vincent Simone - The Ballroom Boys Forbidden Nights Death and the Maiden Bradley School of Dance An Audience with Jones and Gascoigne Oysters Some Guys Have All The Luck The Lady Boys of Bangkok Keep It Cash Mad About the Musicals Roman Romp
JULY 3 6 11-13 15-16
Quentin Crisp : Naked Hope Constellations Dance Spotlight Performing Arts Town Hall Performing Arts - Peter Pan 18 One Night in Dublin 20 Joe Longthorne 23-24 The Tiger Who Came To Tea
The Mersey Beatles Totally Tina Ronnie Scott’s All Stars Miss Crispy The Meatloaf Story
OCTOBER 2 Memories are Made of This 3 The Drifters 4 Swan Lake 8-11 The Gondoliers 12 No Man’s Land 16-19 Little Women 20 Stick Man 23 Dracula 28 – 2 Nov Evita
NOVEMBER 13-16 22-23 26-27 28-29
Jesus Christ Superstar Big Girls Don’t Cry A Christmas Carol Apollo Male Voice Choir
DECEMBER 6 – 5 Jan SLEEPING BEAUTY WEDNESDAY 25 – FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM MATINEE FRIDAY 2.30PM
MISS CRISPY 1988
AUGUST 1 3
Three Men in a Boat The Little Mix Experience
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