The Orchard Theatre, Dartford by The Orchard

THEATRE

SEPTEMBER 2015 – M

ARCH 2016

FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT highlights this season…

AN INSPECTOR CALLS THE LAST TANGO PEPPA PIG’S BIG SURPRISE PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ

and much, much more…

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We are proud to shout about our newly refurbished restaurant, just footsteps from your seat, in the upper foyer. Here to make your night complete with a wonderful dining experience, all under one roof. Our talented chefs whip up a storm to make sure your meal is simply first class. Whether it’s a leisurely three-course meal or a quick snack you’re after, we’ve got plenty of delicious dishes to tempt you. Be sure to reserve your table when you book your theatre tickets, as spaces are limited. Or, look for the special Meal Deals and Dining Seats available at certain performances.

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For all the family!

Escape the heat with our brand-new air cooling system which is now fully operational. Audiences can enjoy a cool auditorium in The Orchard Theatre while the shows remain as hot as ever!

Cory The Cat’s Kids’ Menu means that even our littlest theatre-goers can enjoy a tasty meal before the show! Available at certain performances only – look out for Cory’s paw print throughout the brochure!

KIDS’ PARTIES!

Are you celebrating a birthday? Why not have your party with us? Available before or following certain performances. Packages include a variety of food options, games and music for the kids, and all under one roof! Prices start from just £5.00 a child. Speak to the Hospitality Team for more information – 01322 220099.

TEA & TOUR

Let our expert guides lead you behind the curtain to explore the backstage secrets of show business. After your tour, relax and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea created by our kitchen team. Choose from two different Tea & Tour packages. ORCHARD AFTERNOON TEA £9.00 per person Tea or filter coffee, a selection of finger sandwiches, mini cakes and desserts CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA £17.00 per person A glass of champagne, tea or filter coffee, selection of finger sandwiches, mini cakes and desserts. Selected dates and times available, see orchardtheatre.co.uk

Family shows are indicated with a (children over the age of 18 months must have their own seat). At all other shows, children under 4 will not be admitted to The Orchard Theatre

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J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller

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TUE 22 – SAT 26 SEPTEMBER

‘Visually astonishing’ DAILY EXPRESS

THU 10 – SAT 19 SEPTEMBER From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot, comes the multi-award-winning West End production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls. Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation, winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from The National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2PM TICKETS Thu 10 Sep 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm £15.00* – £24.00* Mon,Tue,Wed & Thu 17 Sep 7.30pm £18.00* – £27.00* Fri & Sat 7.30pm £20.00* – £29.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon 14, £5.00 off Tue – Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon 14 – Thu 17 UNDER 21s £18.00* GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group offers off top two prices exc Sat 7.30pm) POST SHOW CHEESE & WINE £7.00 CAP

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE SAT 19 SEPT 2PM PAGE TO STAGE TUE 15 SEPTEMBER 6PM – 6.45PM PRE-SHOW (PRE-BOOK ONLY) An exciting opportunity to explore the path from page to production. School groups and young people especially welcome. FREE to ticket holders.

POST SHOW Q&A THU 17 SEPTEMBER

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Oscar Wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest will visit The Orchard Theatre as part of a UK tour this autumn. Rosalind Ayres, Nigel Havers, Martin Jarvis, Christine Kavanagh and Siân Phillips will be reprising their West End performances and are joined by Nigel Anthony, Carmen du Sautoy and David Shaw-Parker, performing as The Bunbury Company of Players. This new production is directed by Lucy Bailey, designed by William Dudley, with added material written by Simon Brett, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, and music and sound design by Tom Mills. The Importance of Being Earnest is known to elegantly lampoon the hypocrisies of a Victorian society and features a classic and hilarious plot which twists and fizzles with some of the finest dialogue to be found in theatre.

7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu & Sat Mat £18.00* – £28.50*, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £20.00* – £32.00* PREMIERE CARD £20.00 Tue inc post-show drinks reception (pre-book only), £5.00 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu perfs only UNDER 21s £18.00* SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle (exc. Fri & Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off exc Sat GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off exc Sat GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off exc Sat PRE SHOW & POST SHOW CREAM TEA Mid-week Mat Special £25.00* (Includes a show ticket and cream tea either before or after the show). This will take place in the lower foyer which is fully accessible. * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

‘SPARKLING…FUN’ HHHH Dominic Maxwell, The Times

POST SHOW Q&A THU 24 2.30PM

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents three BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk Ellen Kent Productions, featuring international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

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NATHAN CARTER

BIZET CARMEN SUN 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Nathan Carter is the hottest property on the Irish music scene, a man who has now captivated audiences all over Ireland and is about to embark on a new UK tour. Nathan has become the singing sensation of the new century, attracting audiences with his superb live sound that makes his show different.

Unforgettable arias, the march of Toreodors – this dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreodor’s Song. The brand-new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. Passion and sexual jealousy lead Carmen to her death. Featuring a rescue donkey. Sung in French with English surtitles.

TICKETS £25.00*

MON 28 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

BAY CITY ROLLERS Starring Les McKeown Join Les McKeown and his four-piece band for a celebration of those hectic days and the behind the scenes pandemonium that followed. Enjoy massive hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love that propelled the band to world-wide superstardom.

DIE FLEDERMAUS TUE 1 DECEMBER 7.30PM The spectacular and lavish operetta, Die Fledermaus, is set in late 19th century Vienna and is based on the Herbert von Karajan’s famous version. Set to Strauss’ mesmerising and fanciful score, reminiscent of his ever-popular and lively Viennese Waltz style of music, Die Fledermaus tells a tale of fun and frivolity; of love triangles and revenge.

TICKETS £20.50* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off

WED 30 SEPTEMBER 1PM & 5PM

This joyful operetta includes the famous arias Come With Me To Supper, Happy Is He Who Forgets and Oh Bat, Oh Bat At Last Let Thy Victim Escape.

I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS

Sung and spoken in English with English surtitles for greater clarity, with snatches of spoken dialogue. The libretto has been translated by Olga Gusan and rewritten by Ellen Kent into the version used for this production.

by Michael Morpurgo

Olivier Award nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life. This intimate one-woman show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old, and challenges you not to believe in Unicorns after joining Tomas’ spellbinding journey.

PUCCINI’S TOSCA

An Explosion Of Love And Treachery

SAT 7 MAY 7.30PM This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood-curdling villain.

TICKETS £12.00* GROUPS 8+ £2.50 off

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, with spectacular costumes, and featuring a boys choir with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

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SUN 27 AUG 10-4PM £5.00 per child (adults free) ‘Create your own Unicorn’ family workshop in the lower foyer.

TICKETS £20.00*-£33.50* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off UNDER 21s £10.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off CHAMPAGNE SEATS £50.00* includes a glass of champagne on arrival and a programme. Ages 18+.

SPECIAL BUY 2 OPERAS £4.00 off each ticket BUY 3 OPERAS £7.00 off each ticket OFFER

BRING A FAVOURITE CHILDREN’S BOOK TO FORM PART OF THE SET AND EXCHANGE IT FOR ANOTHER AT THE END OF THE SHOW

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TUE 29 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

SAT 3 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

RELIGHT THE FIRE The Take That Experience

30th Anniversary Special

Relight your fire for one of the most successful boy bands of all time and join us for The Take That Experience! Featuring five wonderfully talented guys with remarkable on-stage chemistry, a live band and full replica costumes. Enjoy the very latest Take That favourites as well as all the classic songs.

Prepare for a nostalgic party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day appears with its brand-new 30th Anniversary Special! The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line-up of knockout hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy! ‘This show just gets better and better’ The Telegraph TICKETS £25.50*

TICKETS £20.50* POST-SHOW PARTY £6.00 inc free glass of wine (pre-book only)

WED 30 SEPTEMBER 8PM

SUN 4 OCTOBER 5PM

PAUL CHOWDHRY PC’s World

THE HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS SHOW

TICKETS £16.50* UNDER 16s £14.50* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £54.00* GROUPS 10+ £11.00

Meal * £35 BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS DTWeOa-CSHlOOURWSES

THU 1 OCTOBER 7.30PM

MON 5 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Lucy Kay shot to fame on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent and was snapped up to go on a joint tour with Andrea Bocelli, and then with Collabro, singing to over 75,000 people. Since coming second on the talent show, Lucy has had a number one debut album with Fantasia, which shot to the top spot of the classical album charts, and is due to release a second album in September. Lucy will entertain and delight with her favourite tunes from the worlds of opera, jazz and musical theatre.

23 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling The World!

LUCY KAY

TICKETS £22.50*

TICKETS £18.50*, £20.50* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off UNDER 16s £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off

FRI 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM

TUE 6 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Relive the memories of ABBA with the official Abbamania tribute show and enjoy the wonderful, catchy songs, melodies and lyrics of one of the most popular groups in the world. Abbamania perform many of the record-breaking songs including Waterloo, Thank You For The Music, Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia.

Elvis World Tour The incredible Shawn Klush first exploded onto the UK scene when six million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The World’s Greatest Elvis’ live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was also crowned the first ever ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion’ in Memphis, Tennessee. Featuring Elvis‘s original backing singers The Sweet Inspirations who toured with Elvis from 1969-1977 and featured in concert movies That’s The Way It Is, Elvis On Tour and TV special Aloha From Hawaii.

SHAWN KLUSH

TICKETS £20.50* POST-SHOW MEET & GREET £6.00 inc free glass of wine (pre-book only)

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This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along. Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock.

ABBAMANIA

THEATRE THE ORCHARD

ADULTS £26.50* UNDER 12s £19.50* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

Dangerously exciting Join our team of professionals who’ve been behind the effects on productions including The Dark Knight Rises, Guardians Of The Galaxy and Game Of Thrones for a revealing insight into the world of special effects; feel the heat from spectacular explosions, get up close with gruesome sci-fi monsters and possibly star in your own high-octane stunt sequence.

The host of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week and star of BBC One’s Live at the Apollo is back in 2015 with his biggest tour to date. The Lafta ‘funniest stand-up’ award-winner of 2013 tackles everything borderline within the human psyche. Why is one person’s offence another person’s humour? TICKETS £16.00*

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DINING SEATS £51.50* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

TICKETS £23.50*, £31.50* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off

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THE ELO EXPERIENCE

Meal * £35 Deal UR SES TWO-COOW + SH

Dartford Amateur BOOK ONLINE Operatic & Dramatic Society presents

BEST OF LOCAL TALENT

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Blending rock rhythms with classical influences, ELO established themselves as one of the most influential bands ever. Between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet, including 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Don’t Bring Me Down and of course Mr Blue Sky. The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to this great band with a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience. TICKETS £21.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off

FRI 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM

ALL STAR 60s SHOW

Imagine five amazingly talented 60s iconic bands who have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout their musical careers, getting together to perform all their hits...and you have the fantastic All Star 60s Show – bringing you all their hits and more in one show! The line-up includes: Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Troggs, Badfinger featuring Bob Jackson and The Pacemakers will round off this fabulous array of talent. TICKETS £30.50*

SAT 10 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Enough Is Enough, Ladies’ Night, Disco Inferno, I Will Survive,

SOUL LEGENDS

Direct from the USA…it’s the music of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White, Earth Wind & Fire, Sam & Dave and scores more. Amazing performers, choreography and costumes authentically revive Respect, Soul Man, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Midnight Hour, Sex Machine, Proud Mary, You’re My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep Mountain High and more in the feel-good show of the year.

Boogie Wonderland, We Are Family, Celebration, and many more

TICKETS £23.50*, £27.50* PREMIERE CARD £1.00 off GROUPS 10+ £1.00 off

SUN 18 OCTOBER 7.30PM

ROBERT CRAY

Plus special guest Shawn Jones One of the most popular artists in blues and soul music, legendary guitar musician and singer-songwriter Robert Cray recently achieved number one chart success with his 2014 studio release In My Soul, and previous accolades includes 5x Grammy winner, 15x Grammy nominee, and multiplatinum selling artist. Join one of the greatest guitarists of his generation for an evening that fuses his talent and dazzling voice with some of the most powerful material in his four-decade long back catalogue. TICKETS TICKETS £6.00 PER £30.50* SHOW BOOK FOR BOTH FOR JUST £10.00

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Written by Jon Conway. Script associates Shane Richie and Terry Morrison. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

WED 14 – SAT 17 OCTOBER Dartford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society present a hilarious and heart-warming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad, whose life of birds, booze and boogie is about to be turned upside down. It’s the night that Elvis Presley died and Roddy O’Neill is busy dreaming of life as a rock star. Debs, his girlfriend, has her own thoughts…she knows that her Roddy has more than a roving eye! Through all their tears and laughter – can they both find what they are truly searching for? Packed with all the greatest disco classics, this show will have you up on your feet doing The Bump and The Hustle and dancing along to the grooviest chart-topping hits. DAODS was founded in 1906 and has been performing at The Orchard Theatre since it opened in 1982. DAODS is affiliated to the National Operatic & Dramatic Association. For more info about DAODS visit www.daods.co.uk

7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £15.00*, £19.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Wed UNDER 16s £1.00 off OVER 60s £1.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £62.00* GROUPS 10+ £1.00 off plus buy ten tickets and get one free *A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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the nation’s favourite Strictly come Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell stage show

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ADULTS £27.00* UNDER 12s £20.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

FRI 23 – SUN 25 OCTOBER FRI 1PM & 4PM, SAT & SUN 10AM, 1PM & 4PM

Vincent & FlaVia

Simone CaCaCe

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Dartford in a brand-new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, games and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. With new songs and new, life-size puppets, Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

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TICKETS £17.00*, £21.00* UNDER 16s £2.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £59.00*

SUN 1 NOVEMBER 2PM

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE

WARNING! WARNING! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive. 400% Fun. Please keep your head firmly on your shoulders, and your arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times – Ministry of Science Live is about to explode onto the stage! This is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. But most of all is comes with a hovercraft built on stage… Oh, and a Human Cannon too! Fingers in ears advised… TICKETS £15.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £49.00* UNDER 18s £2.00 off SCHOOLS/GROUPS £10.00 (Buy ten tickets and get one free)

MON 26 – SAT 31 OCTOBER Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet, as the pair prepare to dance in their final ever show. Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, UK dance champions and create and star in their own West End productions – but now it is finally time for the nation’s best-loved Argentine Tango champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling new live performance. Don’t miss your last ever chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live – in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango.

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7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm £25.00* – £35.00* Wed 2.30pm £20.00* – £32.00* Fri & Sat 7.30pm £25.00* – £38.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Mon inc post show drinks reception (pre book only), £5.00 off Tue & Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Wed UNDER 18s £7.00 off exc Fri & Sat 7.30pm SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls and Circle, exc Fri & Sat GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off exc Fri & Sat perfs

SUNDAY EXPRESS, SMOOTH RADIO

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SUN 1 NOVEMBER 8PM

JIMEOIN Yeehaa! Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters. Now the Irishman from Australia and star of TV’s Sunday Night at the Palladium, Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety Performance musters his ever-evolving live show and the most famous eyebrows in comedy to bring you an unforgettably hilarious evening of world-class stand-up. TICKETS £19.50*

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TRENT & GORDANA

DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LUNNEY ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY FRANCIS EVELYN

MON 2 – WED 4 NOVEMBER Middle Ground Theatre Company presents a double-bill of classic and spine-chilling ghost stories. Their hugely successful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ The Signalman tells an unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. This is coupled with the world stage premiere of Robert Aickman’s The Waiting Room. Having missed his connection, George Pendlebury is forced to spend a night alone in Casterton’s old station waiting room. Frozen half to death, he wakes after midnight to find that, perhaps, he is not alone after all… Starring award-winning actor Jack Shepherd (ITV’s Wycliffe) and joined by Richard Walsh (ITV’s London’s Burning) and a full supporting cast. A perfect way to spend a dark autumn evening...

7.30PM, WED MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £15.00* – £24.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon, £5.00 off Tue & Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 21s £10.00* SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off

TUE 10 – SAT 14 NOVEMBER The most famous songs of the Golden Age of Hollywood are recreated live on stage from award-winning singers and dancers. Special guests are dance professionals Gordana Grandosek and Trent Whiddon from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, who will wow you with their glamorous costumes and ballroom skills.

Meal * £35 DeOa-ClOUR SES TW

Puttin’ On The Ritz takes you on a wonderful musical journey and features music from George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.

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7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu £18.00* – £27.50*, Fri & Sat £20.00* – £29.50* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £20.00 on Tue inc post-show drinks reception (pre-book only), £5.00 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue-Thu UNDER 18s £18.00* SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls and Circle (exc Fri & Sat 7.30pm) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all groups discounts exclude Sat Eve)

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THE DREAMBOYS

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18+

JIM DAVIDSON Charlton Nil

Where Dreams Become Reality The Dreamboys are without a doubt the UK’s top male strip show. With special guest appearances on shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Only Way Is Essex, plus massive sold out worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys are the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status. Get the VIP experience and enjoy prosecco and canapés served personally by The Dreamboys at the Pre-Show Party!

The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, Jim Davidson OBE takes to the road with his brand-new show Charlton Nil. Son of a Glaswegian father, born and bred in Charlton. From drummer to window cleaner via shelf stacker, to a theatre near you. Guaranteed to be an irreverent, outrageous and truthful. ‘Standing ovation to packed houses every night’ The Mirror TICKETS £23.50* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £3.00 off

TICKETS £23.50*, £27.50* PRE-SHOW PARTY £20.00 Arrive 6.15pm

Meal * £40 DeOa-ClOUR SES TW

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FRI 6 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SUN 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Using original film footage, live streaming and backed by his fabulous band, Barry Steele recreates the magic of Roy Orbison. Add to the mix star guests celebrating the musical legacy of Elvis, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old Rock ‘n’ Roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

Joe and his five-piece band will be on stage all evening, incorporating musical styles into this new show that are as unique as the man himself. Packed with timeless classics, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.

TICKETS £18.00*, £20.50* PREMIERE CARD £1.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off top price

TICKETS £26.00* – £28.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE

SAT 7 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

MON 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

A Glorious Night In Old Vienna Director/Violin Duncan Riddell Soprano Sarah Redgwick An enchanting evening of elegant Viennese classics, bringing together instantly recognisable waltzes and charming melodies, including The Blue Danube Waltz and excerpts from The Merry Widow.

The Circus of Horrors, the show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and is now a West End smash, returns to The Orchard Theatre in spectacular style! Recommended age guidance is 16+.

ROY ORBISON

JOE BROWN

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS TICKETS £15.00* – £29.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £7.00 off

TICKETS £15.00*-£32.00* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off top two prices CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two prices UNDER 16s & STUDENTS £10.00* GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off top two prices PREMIUM PACKAGE £42.00* inc ticket, programme and glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

SUN 8 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

TUE 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Together In Concert With Very Special Guest T’Pau The 80s are back as three legends of the era join forces in this major new UK tour. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Go West will appear in concert with Nik Kershaw and special guest Carol Decker from T’Pau. With iconic hits including We Close Our Eyes, King Of Wishful Thinking, Wouldn’t It Be Good, I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, and the classic China In Your Hand, this authentic 80s triple header is not to be missed.

The Unauthorised Parody Sixty Awesome Episodes. One Awesome Show. Yo! Join us on a rip-roaring ride through the greatest television show ever made. With over a million hits on YouTube, and sell-out runs at comedy festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh, LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his super-charged, hilariously accurate renditions of all the iconic Breaking Bad characters.

GO WEST & NIK KERSHAW

ONE MAN BREAKING BAD

TICKETS £29.50* – £33.50*

BEAT THE QUEUE... JUMP THE QUEUE AT THE INTERVAL BY PRE-ORDERING YOUR INTERVAL DRINKS WHEN YOU ARRIVE.

16+

TICKETS £19.50*

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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’S LY N TE O IA ND ! ED LO D M O EN IM R T EST IO W PR

WED 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

RUSSELL WATSON

An Intimate Evening with Russell Watson is one of the biggest selling classical artistes of all time. His debut album The Voice held simultaneous number one slots in the US and the UK, a world’s first selling more than two million copies. This concert is a unique opportunity to hear The Voice as you have never heard him before. Russell will be performing an intimate evening with his musical director, a stunning string quartet and a local community choir. TICKETS £32.50 – £46.00 VIP DINING SEATS £66.00 inc two-course meal CELEBRATION SEATS £51.00 inc glass of prosecco (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)

Meal * £32 DeOa-ClOUR SES

THU 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SING-A-LONG-A-GREASE

+ SHOW

TICKETS £16.00* COCKTAIL SEATS £21.00* inc cocktail on arrival CONCESSIONS £2.00 off PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off

Cory’s Dining Seats

SAT 21 NOVEMBER 11AM

SING-A-LONG-A-FROZEN

ADULTS £25.50* UNDER 12s £15.50* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

A full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host to guide you through this interactive screening showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of the Sing-a-long-a Princesses. So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-a Frozen where YOU the audience are the stars. Age recommendation 5+.

The world premiere of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny is being brought to the stage by the Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories. It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could possibly imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

THU 10.30AM & 5.30PM, FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, SAT 10.30AM, 2.30PM & 7PM, SUN 11AM TICKETS £19.50* PREMIERE CARD £10.00 on Thu UNDER 16s £15.00* GROUPS 10+ £12.00 SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 inc a free ice-cream

Illustration by Tony Ross. Reprinted by permission of Harper Collins publishers LLC.

From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-Long-a-Sound of Music. This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is The One That You Want. The host will lead a vocal warm up judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your ‘magic moments’ fun packs, then just sit back and sing-a-long with John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and the gang. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged.

THU 26 – SUN 29 NOVEMBER

Cory’s Meal Deal ADULTS £25.00* UNDER 12s £20.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

TICKETS £15.50* UNDER 18s £10.50* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £46.00* FAMILY OFFER – 3 TICKETS £33.00* One adult required.

SAT 21 NOVEMBER 8PM

SUN 22 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Pun Gent The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo embarks on a brand-new stand-up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show and will be paying a visit to Dartford! ‘Perfectly crafted gags’ Sunday Times ‘A brilliant comic brain...this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard’ The Guardian

Legendary British rock band Sweet announce their last ever UK tour! Three of the greatest, most exuberant, live bands of the seventies team up for Glitz, Blitz & 70s Hitz! Sweet, the rock music phenomena (Blockbuster, Ballroom Blitz), join forces with Mud 2 (Tiger Feet, Oh Boy) with very special guests The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams), best known for their hit Sugar Baby Love for a night of glam rock magic!

GLITZ, BLITZ & 70S HITZ

STEWART FRANCIS

TICKETS £27.50*, £29.50*

TICKETS £22.00 (A £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies)

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DINING SEATS £51.50* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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DAVID STARKEY Magna Carta

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Meal * £30 DeOa-ClOUR SES TW

WED 2 DECEMBER 7.30PM

+ SHOW

Starring Stephen Triffit

FRANKLY SINATRA The World’s No.1 Frank Sinatra Celebrating the centenary of the greatest singer of the 20th century, it’s the world’s No 1 Sinatra Stephen Triffitt. Featuring classics such as Fly Me To The Moon, Mack The Knife, New York, New York, My Way, That’s Life, Under My Skin and more – discover the swagger and velvet vocals, backed by the fantastic sound of big band swing.

The UK’s leading constitutional historian, known for his forthright views both on screen and off, talks about the 13th century agreement that – imperfect though it was – limited for the first time the power of the monarchy by stating the basic rights, privileges and liberties of leading citizens and clergy. Dr Starkey is a truly iconic speaker whose assessments and insights will amaze and challenge you. TICKETS £15.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off SCHOOLS £10.00 GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off

TICKETS £24.00*, £26.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off U18s £2.00 off MINCE PIE PACKAGE £4.50 inc warmed mince pie with clotted cream and a glass of wine GROUPS 10+ £3.00 off GROUPS 20+ £4.00 off GROUPS 40+ £5.00 off

TUE 24 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

MON 14 DECEMBER 7.30PM

Festive6* £4 FeaOs-CtOUR SES TW

+ SHOW

THAT’LL BE THE DAY 2015 Christmas Show

PSYCHIC SALLY: On The Road Again

Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show, the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with its brand-new 2015 Christmas show! Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more hilarious comedy! Join in the festive fun this Christmas! ‘This show just gets better and better’ The Telegraph

World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave. This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment

TICKETS £24.50*, £28.50*

TICKETS £26.00*

SUN 29 NOVEMBER 8PM

FRI 18 DECEMBER 7.30PM

and the Temple of the Daft

Get into the festive spirit and celebrate with the Belvedere Concert Band and guests as they bring you the very best of Christmas music alongside songs from the stage, big screen and opera. An ideal yuletide treat! Guest appearances by the British operatic tenor Gari Glaysher and Ferrier Operatic Society Chorus.

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

MILTON JONES Yes, him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he? Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not you’ll be cross.

In aid of Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services and Bexley Snap.

TICKETS £25.00 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)

MON 30 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THE CARPENTERS STORY

TICKETS £17.50*, £20.00* PREMIERE CARD £1.00 off CONCESSIONS £1.00 off UNDER 18s £3.00 off

Meal Deal £3SE8*S

SUN 31 JANUARY 7.30PM

Snow White and the

THE ADULT PANTO Magnificent Seven

UR TWO-COO + SH W

The Carpenters Story has been updated for a brand-new tour. Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter combine to bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo. Featuring all the songs that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of music including They Long To Be Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, Top Of The World and Please Mr Postman.

The Market Theatre Company return to give the older generation a viable alternative to the family pantomime. This small company will take a traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition – packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant sexual innuendo! The show features the ever fearless trio of Nick Hooton, Carrie Laurence and Pip Johnson – who, with the help of various traditional characters (and some not so traditional) will keep you entertained and prolong the all too short seasonal spirit!

TICKETS £19.00*, £23.00* PREMIERE CARD £4.00 off UNDER 16s £4.00 off GROUPS 10+ £4.00 off

TICKETS £16.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off

Meal * £32 DeOa-ClOUR SES TW

+ SHOW

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*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING EXPERIENCES IN THE RESTAURANT

THU 22 OCTOBER BAR OPEN 6PM DINNER 7.30PM

MON 7 & TUE 8 DECEMBER BAR OPEN 6PM DINNER 7.30PM TICKETS £41.00

Orchard Jazz Club

LAUGHLINES COMEDY DINNER ACT BASIL & CO

Following the success of our first ever Jazz Club, this wonderful evening returns to The Orchard Theatre. An eclectic mix of jazz – from popular classics through to Latin – all served up by our favourite musicians, The Violet Jive. Enjoy a delicious threecourse meal served in The Restaurant, sit back, relax, take a sentimental journey or tap your feet along on this perfect evening for music lovers. TICKETS £32.00

SALUTE TO THE 1940s

IN THE RESTAURANT

FRI 23 OCTOBER BAR OPEN 6.30PM DINNER 7.30PM

Marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Pencil on those stockings and pin up your Victory Rolls, or don a uniform for a night of forties glamour, song and dance, in true Blighty wartime style! Enjoy a three-course meal (cooked on the night, not in 1940!) with Britain’s premier 1940s barbershop quartet Puttin’ On The Blitz and live vocals and dancing from Perfect Vintage. A fabulous night of nostalgia not to be missed! TICKETS £32.00

BUBBLES & BUBLÉ

Following last year’s sell-out evenings, The Orchard Theatre is thrilled to announce the return of one of our favourite tributes! Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by a delicious three-course meal, before enjoying this sensational entertainment and dancing the night away with our resident DJ.

The Ultimate 80s Party Night!

WONDERLAND Back by popular demand! Following last year’s incredible success, the best Christmas party in town is back! Dress to impress, and enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival, a delicious three-course meal, superb live entertainment from Bare Groove and disco. All this, in the beautiful wintery setting of The Orchard Theatre’s main auditorium. Bare Groove are an energetic and versatile function band performing some of the greatest hits from the 1950s to the present day with a slick backing band, funky live horn section and powerful lead vocals and harmonies!

Best availability THU 3 DEC

Set menu applies on all applicable events. Guests are seated at round tables of 12. Access to The Restaurant is via 22 steps.

IN THE AUDITORIUM

25+

Time to dig out those leg-warmers and don your head-bands for this fun-filled neon night out! Totally retro and full of your favourite 80s anthems, our DJ will have you partying the night away. Dance yourself dizzy and indulge yourself in pure 80s heaven! An incredible night guaranteed! (No roller skates allowed!).

IN THE AUDITORIUM

18+

FRI 20 FEBRUARY BAR OPEN 7PM EVENT STARTS 8PM TICKETS £8.00 GROUPS 10+ £7.00

The game show of game shows where everyone’s a winner! Starring the Olivier Award-winning hostess with the mostess and Edinburgh Fringe favourite, the oh so naughty Miss Behave, delivering a rollercoaster ride of comedy, music, games, dance, superb guest acts, fun, more fun and...Harriet! The audience are split into teams: iphones v’s others...let the games and chaos commence and don’t forget to bring bring bringgggg your phone!

THU 3, FRI 4 & SAT 5 DECEMBER BAR OPEN 7PM DINNER 8PM TICKETS £44.00

IN THE RESTAURANT

WED 9 & THU 10 DECEMBER BAR OPEN 7PM DINNER 8PM TICKETS £39.00

MISS BEHAVE’S GAME SHOW

18+

14+

Our much-loved tribute to the iconic British sitcom, including a three-course meal, this time with a Christmas twist! Everything that can go wrong will and you will gain first-hand experience of the Fawlty’s infamous hospitality, comical mishaps and manic mayhem…just don’t mention the war!

IN THE AUDITORIUM

FRI 20 NOVEMBER BAR OPEN 6.30PM FUN BEGINS 8PM TICKETS £22.00 (includes cocktail, non-alcoholic cocktails available)

IN THE RESTAURANT

Wedding Fayre

SUN 6 MARCH 11AM – 3PM Following the success of our first ever fayre last year, 2016 is set to be even bigger and better! With our main auditorium opened up to exhibit the very best of local wedding essentials and a complimentary goody bag for the first 200 brides through the door, this is the perfect place to start planning your big day!

FREE ENTRY

LADIES’ NIGHT H FRI 11 MARC M 7P N PE O R BA 12.30AM – M 8P EVENT

IN THE AUDITORIUM

Get your girls together for a night at The Orchard Theatre that you certainly won’t forget! Enjoy a delicious three-course meal before an hilarious drag queen leads you through an evening of tantalising fun and outrageous entertainment followed by our resident DJ. TICKETS £34.00 (Contains nudity)

BOOK ONLINE

IN THE AUDITORIUM

orchardtheatre.co.uk

18+

Images Courtesy of Scenic Projects Ltd

SAT 12 DECEMBER 2015 – SUN 3 JANUARY 2016 SAT 12 DEC 2PM 7PM SUN 13 DEC 1PM 5PM MON 14 DEC

Join Dick Whittington, Alice Fitzwarren and the lovable Tommy the Cat on an enchanting pantomime adventure. This dazzling production will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, fabulous costumes and the magic and audience participation you have come to expect from The Orchard’s magical pantomimes.

TICKET PRICES

£10.00 £20.00 £25.00 £29.50 £33.50 Premium seats £36.50* *

* A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

NO PERFORMANCES

TUE 15 DEC 2PM 7PM WED 16 DEC 2PM 7PM THU 17 DEC RP 2PM 7PM FRI 18 DEC

NO PERFORMANCES

SAT 19 DEC 2PM 7PM SUN 20 DEC 1PM 5PM MON 21 DEC 2PM 7PM TUE 22 DEC 2PM 7PM

DISCOUNTS Valid on top two prices plus premium seats only.

WED 23 DEC 2PM 7PM

CONCESSIONS

YOUTH GROUPS 10+

£2.00 off Yellow Performances

THU 24 DEC 1PM 5PM

£2.50 off

£14.50 on Yellow Performances Upper Circle only for evening Performances

FAMILY OFFER

PREMIERE CARD

CHILDREN

(4 Tickets - minimum one adult) £80.00* on Yellow performances

GROUPS OF 10+ £5.00 off Yellow Performances

GROUPS OF 20+

£20.00* on 15 Dec 7pm & 31 Dec 5pm, 15 Dec includes post-show reception with mince pies (pre-book only)

OVER 60s SPECIAL £10.00 off 31 Dec 1pm SIGNED PERFORMANCE

£10.00 off Yellow Performances

GROUPS OF 40+ £12.00 off Yellow Performances

SCHOOL GROUPS 10+ £12.50 on Yellow Performances includes a free ice cream

WED 16 DECEMBER 7PM RP

RELAXED PERFORMANCE

THU 17 DECEMBER 2PM AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

SUN 3 JAN 1PM

All discounts and prices are subject to availability and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Standard terms and conditions apply to all tickets purchased.

FRI 25 DEC

NO PERFORMANCES

SAT 26 DEC 1PM 5PM SUN 27 DEC 1PM 5PM MON 28 DEC 1PM 5PM TUE 29 DEC 1PM 5PM WED 30 DEC 1PM 5PM THU 31 DEC 1PM 5PM FRI 1 JAN

NO PERFORMANCES

SAT 2 JAN 2PM 7PM SUN 3 JAN 1PM 5PM

Complete your visit with a meal in The Restaurant. Serving our delicious FAMILY MENU, and CORY THE CAT’S SPECIAL MENU for all the little ones as a delicious treat!

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‘Great for kids and even better for adults’

HHHH ‘Heart-stoppingly good fun’

THE SUN

TIME OUT

FORD DART IT

GETS ! FIRST

TUE 5 – SUN 10 JANUARY Direct from the USA the international smash hit show New Jersey Nights comes to the UK as part of a world tour. The show is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time. From the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant production includes all of The Four Seasons greatest hits, including Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and many more.

TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, SAT & SUN 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu £18.50* – £28.00*, Fri – Sun £20.00* – £30.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Tue, £5.00 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu UNDER 18s £18.00* SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle £15.00 Stalls & Circle (exc Fri & Sat) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off exc Sat Eve GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off exc Sat Eve GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off exc Sat Eve £42*

Meal Deal

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

£40*

WED-THU

FRI-SUN

URSES TWO-COO + SH W

WED 13 – SUN 17 JANUARY Showcasing the finest in traditional circus craft and skill, Cirque Berserk! brings this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular – created especially for the theatre. Blending contemporary cirque skills with thrilling stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians, death-defying stunt men and of course the award-winning clown, Tweedy. The show also features the world’s most dangerous circus act - the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’. Don’t miss it!

WED – SAT 8PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 11AM, SAT & SUN 3PM TICKETS £10.00* – £25.00* Wed, Thu & Sat & Sun Mats, £10.00* – £28.00* Fri & Sat Eves PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Wed, £5.00 off Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Wed & Thu UNDER 21s £15.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS Wed – Sat £80.00* Fri & Sat 8pm £85.00* SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle (exc Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off DINING SEATS Adult £40.00*, Child £31.00* (inc show ticket & two-course meal) * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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MON 25 – SAT 30 JANUARY ‘A Cracking New Production’ (Newcastle Chronicle) of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to comes to Dartford for one week only, starring Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search. With its award-winning book and score, this stunning musical ‘pulls out all the stops’ (Northern Echo) and includes the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow. ‘A show no one should miss’ (Daily Post) – you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

MON – SAT 7.30PM & WED & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu £25.00* – £35.00*, Wed Mat £22.00* – £32.00* Fri – Sat £25.00* – £38.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Wed UNDER 18s £5.00 off Mon – Thu PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off on Mon plus post-show reception (pre-book only). £5.00 off Tue & Wed SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle (Mon – Wed) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts exc Fri & Sat) SIGNED PERFORMANCE THU 28 JAN 7.30PM *A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

Meal Deal

£45* FR£I 4&8SA*T

TUE-THU

URSES TWO-COO + SH W

★‘H I L A R I O ★ US ★ ’ ★ Moscow City Ballet is at its outstanding artistic best. Brimming with some of Russia’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, all underpinned by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra.

GISELLE

TUE 19 – WED 20 JANUARY TUE – WED 7.30PM & WED MAT 2.30PM Carefree village girl Giselle goes mad and dies of a broken heart when her peasant lover, Albrecht, is unmasked as a nobleman who is betrothed to another. When Albrecht visits her grave he finds the spirits of other maidens who died before their wedding day (the Wilis) dancing among the graves in the moonlight. Any man who sees the Wilis dancing is doomed to dance until he dies from exhaustion, but Giselle’s spirit and everlasting love for Albrecht saves him from death.

TICKETS £20.00* – £32.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £5.00 off Wed UNDER 16s £20.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off SENIOR CITIZEN MID-WEEK MAT SPECIAL £25.00* plus Post-Show Tea and Cakes £5.00 (Wed) FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £80.00* SCHOOLS/DANCE SCHOOls 10+ £15.00 Stalls & Circle, £12.00 Upper Circle GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off

THE NUTCRACKER

THU 21 – SAT 23 JANUARY THU – SAT 7.30PM & SAT MAT 2.30PM Artistic Director Smirnov-Govolanov’s version of The Nutcracker has an innovative freshness and the orchestra, choreography, interpretation, beauty and outstanding virtuoso performances win repeatedly rave reviews. Tchaikovsky ‘big story ballets’ are the essence of Russian culture – composed, choreographed and premiered in the country. Seeing performances by Moscow dancers never fails to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul.

TICKETS £20.00* – £32.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Thu UNDER 16s £20.00* (exc Sat Eve) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (exc Fri & Sat Eve) FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £80.00* (exc Sat Eve) SCHOOLS/DANCE SCHOOls 10+ £15.00 Stalls & Circle, £12.00 Upper Circle (exc Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off exc Sat GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off exc Sat GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off exc Sat

From an original concept by SIMON CORBLE & NOBBY DIMON

10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR DIRECT FROM THE WEST END! HHHH ‘A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic’

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T h e S u n day T i m e s

MON 1 – SAT 6 FEBRUARY 4 actors, 130 characters in 100 hilarious minutes! Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps – brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage – as the smash-hit Olivier Award-winning comedy is now on tour after nine years in London’s West End. Follow the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay – complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache – as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

SPECIAL OFFER

BOOK BOTH BALLETS FOR £50.00*

This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action. *A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

11/08

7.30PM, WED & SAT 2PM TICKETS Mon – Thu Eve £15.00* – £26.00* Wed Mat £15.00* – £24.00* Fri & Sat Eve £18.00* – £28.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £5.00 off Tue & Wed GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off excluding Fri & Sat Eve

Meal Deal

£35* FR£I 4&0SA*T

MON-THU

URSES TWO-COO + SH W

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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HHHH ‘It’s a blast’ METRO

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‘The Happiest Most Electrifying Hit Show – Go Now’

SUN 7 FEBRUARY 2PM

MICHAEL PORTILLO

+ SHOW

Life: A Game Of Two Halves

It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future PM. A historian at heart, listen to his extraordinary story and then feel free to question him about it. Post-show book signing in the foyer.

SKY NEWS

‘Sensational’

Meal * £30 DeOa-ClOUR SES

TICKETS £16.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off UNDER 18s £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off

THE SUN

Meal * £35 DeOa-ClOUR SES

SUN 7 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

ROSE-MARIE

Starring

MON 15 – TUE 16 FEBRUARY MON & TUE 1.30PM & 4PM, TUE 10AM Come and join your ultimate arts and crafts hero, Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour! Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast and not forgetting Mister Maker’s colourful alldancing friends The Shapes! This talented cast will really make our interactive arty adventure tons of fun for all the family!

eal Meal D £44* £40*

FRI & SAT TUE-THU EVE & SAT MAT

URSES TWO-COO + SH W

Everybody Cut Loose as the explosive Rock ‘n’ Roll musical Footloose bursts onto the stage in 2016. Based on the 1980s riveting screen sensation, which took the world by storm with its youthful spirit, dazzling dance and electrifying music. Footloose tells the story of city boy Ren who has to move to a rural backwater in America where dancing is banned. All hell breaks out as Ren breaks loose and soon has the whole town up on its feet. With a dynamic cast, this fast-paced show is not only packed full of amazing dance but serves up some classic 80s hits, including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose. This four-time Tony Award nominee musical is not to be missed.

TICKETS £23.50* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off GROUPS 8+ £3.00 off

GARETH GATES

MON 8 – SAT 13 FEBRUARY

+ SH Rose-Marie returns to The Orchard Theatre for a special celebration concert. The Irish singing star hailed as The ‘Irish Bette Midler’, singing her hit songs such as When I Leave The World Behind, The Answer, Boots Are Made For Walking and So Lucky. Accompanied by her live band and special guest Kenny Lynch. The talent of Rose-Marie has seen her perform across the UK, Europe and Las Vegas, with over 17 million records sold and all of her 20 albums going gold and platinum.

MON – THU & SAT EVE 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu £20.00* – £27.00* Fri 5pm £20.00* Fri 8pm & Sat £20.00* – £28.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Mon two tickets for the price of one, Tue & Wed £5.00 off CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon-Thu (top two prices only) UNDER 18s £18.00* (exc Fri & Sat) SCHOOLS/YOUTH GROUPS Stalls & Circle £15.00, Upper Circle £12.00 (exc Fri & Sat) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

TICKETS £14.50* UNDER 16s £11.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £46.00*

‘I can’t wait to share the fun with all my Mini Makers across the UK, so join me, Circle, Triangle, Square and Rectangle for a real arty adventure…and get ready to make some noise!’

Cory’s Dining Seats

Mister Maker

ADULTS £24.50* UNDER 12s £16.00* 1.30pm & 4pm performances only. Selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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SUN 14 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

TUE 23 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND

SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB

This action-packed show celebrates the Cotton Club – New York City’s famous nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. Performances by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Fats Waller would have had the club swinging – whilst dancers such as Bojangles Robinson lit-up the stage. The exciting dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated here by the fabulous Jiving Lindy Hoppers and Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra.

Every Bond song is an event in itself and this exciting, fast and sexy show brings you hit after hit! Goldfinger, Thunderball, Diamonds are Forever, You Only live Twice, The Man With the Golden Gun, Goldeneye, Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Skyfall and many, many more. This dynamite show will conjure up dreamy visions of a suave charismatic bond and dangerously thrilling baddies. A show definitely Licensed to Thrill! TICKETS £22.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off

TICKETS £18.00* – £27.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off UNDER 21s £15.00* GROUPS 8+ £4.00 off

WED 17 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

WED 24 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

LEE NELSON Suited & Booted

Following the immense success of their 2015 UK tour, and as a testimony to the worldwide popularity of classic rock music, The Classic Rock Show will be back in 2016 – bigger, fresher, and even better – to perform ‘Part 2’ of the greatest guitar riffs of all time! From the extraordinary opening of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love to Queen’s powerhouse anthem I Want It All via AC/DC’s Highway To Hell and everything in between…Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this! Sore throat guaranteed!

Fresh from headlining Glastonbury with Kanye West and bribing Sepp Blatter at FIFA’s headquarters, it’s time to see Lee Nelson at his absolute best...live and unleashed. ‘Comedy Legend’ The Sun ‘Never less than ingenious…a seamlessly entertaining touring show’ The Times TICKETS £21.00 (A £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies)

TICKETS £23.50*, £33.50*

FRI 19 FEBRUARY 8PM

JONGLEURS COMEDY

Meal Deal

THU 25 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Back by popular demand, Jongleurs Comedy is returning £22* to Dartford! They tore the roof off last time, and another SHOW + BURGERT & four of the country’s finest stand-ups are set to grace our A PIN stage once again. Brought to you by the country’s leading comedy club, they’ll have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. Don’t miss the chance to see the best acts of the UK comedy scene – book your tickets now!

Meal Deal £38*

URSES The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to TWO-COO + SH W amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocals and the band’s definitive sound have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take It To The Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more! ‘The band were flawless in their delivery’ The Express

TICKET £12.00*, £15.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one GROUPS 6+ £10.00*

TICKETS £23.00*, £25.00* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off

SUN 21 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

FRI 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Dillie Keane takes a short break from her Fascinating Aïda gal pals to present her first solo show in 557 years. With brand-new tunes, grand old favourites, gorgeous songs of love and hilarious songs of utter wickedness, Dillie will break your heart, mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for pressing. And she’ll give you her recipe for chutney while she’s at it.

With a back-catalogue of hits to his name including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s uniquely soulful voice is a must for his millions of fans around the world. His amazing songs have been performed by some of the biggest names in music including The Eagles, Diana Ross and Tom Jones and he is constantly in demand as a session keyboardist, having recorded and toured with Elton John, Van Morrison, Roger Waters and BB King, and most recently on Eric Clapton’s world tour. Paul is undoubtedly a key figure in British pop history, an all-rounded musical talent.

PAUL CARRACK

FASCINATING AÏDA’S DILLIE KEANE

TICKETS £22.00* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 6+ £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £4.00 off

10+

URSES TWO-COO + SH W

Featuring The Jiving Lindy Hoppers & Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra

Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra

18+

Meal Deal £35*

Meal Deal £35UR* SES

TWO-COOW + SH

GROUPS GET MORE AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE If you are part of a party of ten or more ask us about special ticket deals on selected shows

TICKETS £29.50 GOLD CIRCLE SEATS £39.50 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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Meal Deal £38*

SAT 27 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

Complete with Pork Pie hats and sunglasses, the legendary URSES TWO-COO + SH W Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand-new action-packed show! Featuring over two-hours of the best Blues, Motown, Soul and Comedy from both of the Blues Brothers movies, as well as classic hits from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more! Now with an elaborate new stage production including an 11-piece live band, this non-stop party celebrates over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon.

‘STILL THE SEXIEST MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘A RAZZLING-DAZZLING EVENING THAT IS NOT TO BE MISSED’ THE SUN

TICKETS £22.00*, £24.00* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off

THU 10 MARCH 7.30PM

RAY MEARS Tales of Endurance

Have you ever wondered how you might cope faced by seemingly impossible odds? In this heart-stirring presentation, prepare to be shocked, amazed and inspired by the stories of our fellow human beings and the incredible circumstances they have overcome. Through carefully selected stories Ray Mears provides an insight to what makes a survivor. TICKETS £22.00* UNDER 16s £16.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £72.00* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £3.00 off GROUPS 20+ £4.00 off GROUPS 40+ £5.00 off

‘The massively talented ZooNation are genuinely mesmerising. Standing ovation stuff’ METRO

Co-produced with Sadler’s Wells Theatre, co-commissioned by Curve, Leicester, and supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Meal Deal £36* SES

TUE 7 – WED 9 MARCH TUE 7.30PM, WED 2PM & 7.30PM

ZOONATION Into the Hoods: Remixed

UR TWO-COO + SH W

Into the Hoods: Remixed is the newly revamped version of the awardwinning production that stormed the West End in 2008. Under the direction TICKETS £25.00* of Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, the much-loved show returns PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE to the stage with all the wit and charm of the original, updated for 2015 with UNDER 21s £10.00 off new choreography, a remixed soundtrack and fresh designs. GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £7.00 off SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Tue, £5.00 off Wed

Set in the ‘Ruff Endz Estate’, the story follows two lost school children who have been tasked to find an iPod touch as white as milk, trainers as pure as gold, a hoodie as red as blood and some weave as yellow as corn. Along the way, they meet DJ Spinderella, wannabe singer Lil Red, vivacious rapper Rap On Zel, budding music producer Jaxx and embark upon a storybook adventure into the heart of a pulsating community.

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

MON 29 FEBRUARY – SAT 5 MARCH ‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’…so begins the international award-winning musical, Chicago. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with cell block rival, doublemurderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With six Tony, two Olivier, one Grammy, two BAFTA and six Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block’ The Times A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

7.30PM, WED & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu Eve £20.00 – £38.00* Wed Mat £18.00* – £33.00* Fri – Sat £25.00* – £39.50* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Mon, £5.00 off Tue – Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu perfs only SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS £15.00 Upper Circle excluding Fri & Sat perfs UNDER 18s £20.00* excluding Fri & Sat Eve GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off excluding Sat & Fri Eve perfs * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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SAT 12 MARCH 7.30PM

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

BEST OF LOCAL TALENT

SAT 19 – SUN 20 MARCH SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM, SUN 1PM & 5PM

FAME

The ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Recognised internationally as the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, this stunning new stage production takes you on an epic musical journey through one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues in the history of rock music, including classic hits Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Everywhere and much much more.

In The Wings Productions is delighted to present this breath-taking and high-energy musical, its sixth Youth Musical Production at the Orchard. This iconic 80s musical based upon the popular movie of the show, follows the trials and tribulations of a group of young, talented actors, dancers and musicians as they follow their dream to become professional performers.

TICKETS £23.50* GOLD CIRCLE SEATS £33.50*

SUN 13 MARCH 7.30PM

PARTON SINGS PARTON

TICKETS £19.00* CONCESSIONS £16.50* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £66.00* GROUPS 10+ One in ten goes free

This wonderful show takes you back in time to the hills of East Tennessee where the Parton family were all born and brought up. An evening of music, song and laughter, with audio visual. It is a musical journey through the lives of one of America’s world renowned superstars, Dolly Parton and her family, as portrayed by sister, singer, songwriter and actress Stella Parton. TICKETS £23.50*

Music by STEVEN MARGOSHES Lyrics by JACQUES LEVY Book by JOSE FERNANDEZ Based on a concept by David DeSilva (Title song “Fame” written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore) This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

AUDITIONS! SUN 20 SEPTEMBER see orchardtheatre.co.uk or pick up audition forms from the ticket office

DINING SEATS £51.50* MON 14 MARCH 7.30PM selected premium Andrew Lloyd Webber & Don Black’s Classic Musical seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

SAT 16 – SUN 17 APRIL SAT & SUN 11AM, SAT 2PM & 5PM, SUN 3PM

TELL ME ON A SUNDAY

English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present an enchanting version of the fairy tale ballet created especially for children aged 3 upwards.

Following her acclaimed performance in the Watermill’s 2014 production of Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical, Tell Me On A Sunday. Charting the romantic misadventures of an English girl in New York during the heady days of the 1980s, this iconic musical features a wonderful original score including Unexpected Song and the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face.

As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. Her godmother the Lilac Fairy alters the spell so Aurora will not die but will sleep for 100 years, only to be awoken by true love’s kiss.

TICKETS £21.50* – £31.50* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off UNDER 18s £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off, GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off

WED 30 MARCH 3PM & 7.30PM

BRENDAN COLE A Night To Remember

Danced by second year students of English National Ballet School and with a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous music, this is the perfect introduction to the beauty of ballet, and a fantastic family day out.

Always a sell-out, Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle audiences across the UK with his show A Night To Remember. Brendan, one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, will host throughout as he leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment. Loaded with ballroom magic and Latin excitement, Brendan’s newest live music and dance extravaganza will be 2016’s must-see show! TICKETS £25.00* – £38.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE

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Cory’s Dining Seats ADULTS £30.00* UNDER 12s £20.00* (Available on rows G, H & J, includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)

TICKETS £15.00* – £20.00* UNDER 16s £5.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £65.00* GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off

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Cory’s Dining Seats Wed ADULTS £25.00* UNDER 12s £20.00* Thu ADULTS £31.50* UNDER 12s £26.50* Fri – Sun ADULTS £34.50* UNDER 12s £29.50* Selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)

WED 23 – SUN 27 MARCH

From best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson, the tale of plucky Hetty Feather is brought thrillingly to life on stage in this Olivier Award nominated production. Enjoying a sold out run in the West End, delighting critics and audiences with its beautiful story-telling, original live music, songs, circus skills and a huge heart, Hetty Feather is a terrific adventure story and the perfect treat for the whole family. ROLL UP and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. TREMBLE as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly. THRILL as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. GASP as she endures a night locked in the attic. QUAKE as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and CHEER as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.

WED 7PM, THU 10.30AM & 5.30PM, FRI & SAT 11AM & 3.30PM, SUN 3.30PM TICKETS Wed £15.00* Thu £17.50* – £21.50* Fri, Sat & Sun £19.50* – £24.50* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off Thu FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £78.00* Thu, £88.00* Fri – Sun YOUTH GROUPS Stall £15.00, Upper Circle £12.00 Wed – Fri only SCHOOLS £14.00 Wed – Thu only inc free ice cream GROUPS 10+ £3.50 off GROUPS 20+ £4.50 off GROUPS 40+ £5.50 off * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

EVENING STANDARD

TUE 5 – SAT 9 APRIL Set in 1942, against a backdrop of heartache and quiet bravery, Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF bomber crews, their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return. RAF pilot Teddy and his wife, former actress Patricia, have their marriage tested to the limit by the surprise arrival of her ex-lover Peter Kyle. Highly charged drama with a truly authentic taste of the fear, camaraderie and passion combine when an unexpected and dangerous mission over Germany puts Patricia at the centre of an emotional conflict as unpredictable as the war in the skies. This mayor revival will be directed by rising star Justin Audibert (RSC, Young Vic, West Yorkshire Playhouse) and comes from the producers behind the hit touring production of Birdsong.

TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT 2PM TICKETS £10.00* – £26.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue inc post-show drinks reception (pre-book only), £5.00 off Wed & Thu UNDER 21s £15.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu SCHOOLS Tue – Thu £12.00 Upper Circle £15.00 Circle GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off exc Fri & Sat Eve CAP

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE SAT 9 APRIL 2PM

Meal Deal £35*

URSES TWO-COO + SH W

* A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

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LOOKING AHEAD...

MON 16 – SAT 21 MAY 2016

PRISCILLA is

MON 25 – SAT 30 APRIL

‘THE BEST FEEL-GOOD SHOW SINCE MAMMA MIA!’

Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical returns to Dartford in 2015 due to overwhelming popular demand! Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor classics including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, rush to get your tickets today for this wildly fresh and funny hit musical that will take you on a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED

Sunday Express

MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu Eve £25.00 – £35.00* Wed Mat £22.00* – £32.00* Fri – Sat £27.00* – £37.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Mon, £5.00 off Tue – Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu perfs only SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS £15.00 Upper Circle excluding Fri & Sat perfs UNDER 18s £20.00* excluding Fri & Sat Eve GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off excluding Sat & Fri Eve perfs * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

YOU’LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

THU 1 – SAT 10 SEPTEMBER 2016

MAKE A DATE IN YOUR DIARY SPRING 2016

COMMUNITY There’s plenty of fun to be had at the Orchard this Autumn with our creative workshops

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS KAST OFF KINKS THU 31 MARCH

THINK FLOYD FRI 1 APRIL

BEAR BEHAVING BADLY MON 4 APRIL

I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS FAMILY WORKSHOP SUN 27 SEPTEMBER 10AM – 4PM A creative family workshop. Make magic and transform yourself into a Unicorn creating your very own rainbow tail and unicorn horn. Ages 6+ and their grown ups £5 per child (adults free)

TAP FACTORY MON 11 APRIL

BEYOND THE BARRICADE WED 13 APRIL

SOLID GOLD 70s SHOW THU 14 APRIL

OCTOBER HALF TERM

CREATIVE FILM-MAKING WORKSHOPS WORKSHOP 1 TUE 27 – WED 28 OCT 10AM – 4PM WORKSHOP 2 THU 29 – FRI 30 OCT 10AM – 4PM Take part in our two day film-making workshop and get to experience what it’s like to work both in front and behind the camera. Budding young film makers will get hands-on training at camera technique, storytelling ideas, acting, directing and writing. For ages 9+ Cost £50 (for two days)

To book please call our Ticket Office on 01322 220000

OPEN HOUSE If you are aged 7 – 18 years and enjoy acting, devising and performing then why not join our Youth Theatre?

ED BYRNE TUE 19 APRIL

ROY CHUBBY BROWN THU 21 APRIL

THE BLOCKHEADS SAT 23 APRIL

The Orchard Youth Theatre (OYT) offers young people the opportunity to participate in a range of drama and theatre activities. Sessions are designed to be fun and lively and develop skills, confidence, imagination and creativity. There are regular performance platforms too! OYT JUNIORS (7 – 10 YRS) MON / WED 6PM – 7.30PM OYT MIDDLES (11 – 14 YRS) MON 7.30PM – 9PM OYT SENIORS (15 – 18 YRS) WED 7.30PM – 9PM

SUN 13 SEPTEMBER 10AM – 2PM Come backstage as we open up The Orchard Theatre for you to explore! Join us for a fun-filled day as we lift the curtain on the exciting world of theatre. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: H Backstage tours H Technical demonstrations H H Theatre and dance workshops H Arts and crafts H Tickets FREE To reserve your ticket, visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call our Ticket Office on 01322 220000.

£80.00 per term (10 weeks) OYT sessions take place at Reynolds Training Academy. The Orchard Youth Theatre is a partnership between The Orchard Theatre and Reynolds Training Academy.

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DUBLINER LEGENDS SUN 1 MAY

SOLID SILVER 60s MON 2 MAY

PASHA KOVALEV TUE 10 MAY

Our Youth Theatre group will be performing in National Theatre Connections from February 2016. If you are 15+ make sure you join us in the autumn term to start rehearsing for ‘The biggest youth theatre festival on the planet’.

For more information please call 01322 282063 or email takepart@orchardtheatre.co.uk

HOW TO BOOK

BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE Booking your favourite seat at the The Orchard Theatre couldn’t be easier, with our easy-to-use and fully secure online booking system. So why wait in a queue when you can book your tickets and choose exactly where you’re going to be sitting from the comfort of your own home?!

GETTING TO THE ORCHARD THEATRE

Simply visit orchardtheatre.co.uk, select a show and follow the easy on-screen steps.

IN PERSON Visit us at The Orchard

Theatre between 10.15am and 5pm Mon to Sat on non performance days, from 10.15am to curtain-up on show days and from 90 minutes prior to performances on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

BY TELEPHONE Call 01322 220000 Open from 10.15am – 6pm Mon to Sat. BOOKING COULDN’T BE EASIER We can reserve your tickets without payment for up to seven days. You can book your tickets using Visa, MasterCard, cheques and postal orders (made payable to ‘Orchard Theatre Dartford Limited’). Where performances admit children under the aged of 18 months, they will be admitted for a £1.00 ticket.

BOOKING FEES All bookings are subject to an additional ticket charge as shown in the brochure (capped at six tickets), fee-free for groups and Premiere Card members (up to four tickets). Where tickets are posted an additional cost of £2.00 is charged for mailing out tickets via first class post. CONCESSIONS Where offered, concession ticket prices apply to those either over 60 or under 16 years old, unwaged or full-time students. Concession prices usually apply to the top two price tickets only and exclude premium seats. Only one discount can apply per ticket and appropriate identification may be required upon request. Not all concessions are available online. FAMILY OFFER Family offer of four tickets must include one adult and one child. Tickets prices subject to change in line with the prevailing VAT rate at the time of purchase.

SELECT YOUR OWN SEATS WHEN YOU BOOK ONLINE

• Access for wheelchair users • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities • Selected accessible performances We are committed to making The Orchard Theatre accessible to everyone. • Working dogs welcome If you have any access requirements please let us know when booking. • Accessible toilet

ACCESS FOR ALL ACCESS PERFORMANCES AN INSPECTOR CALLS CAP

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE

SAT 19 SEPT 2PM

ANNIE SIGNED PERFORMANCE

THU 28 JAN 7.30PM

FLARE PATH CAP

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE

SAT 9 APRIL 2PM

DICK WHITTINGTON SIGNED PERFORMANCE

WED 16 DEC 7PM

RELAXED PERFORMANCE

RP THU 17 DEC 2PM

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

SUN 3 JAN 1PM

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Join our team! VOLUNTEERS Our team of volunteers work across all areas of the theatre from Front Of House to Marketing and Creative Learning. Volunteers enjoy the chance to see a variety of shows, take theatre tours, make new friends and attend events and parties. If you think that this is something which you could enjoy and would like more information, please email Zelda on zkitto@orchardtheatre.co.uk

THE ORCHARD THEATRE CUSTOMER CARE CHARTER GREAT SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Contact the marketing team on 01322 220099 for more information. All attempts are made to ensure that show information and prices are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to subsequent alteration. We reserve the right to introduce offers which cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Tickets and discounts may not be available at all advertised prices at all times. Conditions of Sale Sales are made subject to the ‘Terms and Conditions for The Sale Of Tickets, Gift Vouchers & Memberships’ as published at orchardtheatre.co.uk/Online/terms_conditions (copies are also available from the Ticket Office).

The Orchard Theatre is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service to all our guests. For further information on our customer care charter please visit orchardtheatre.co.uk

BY TRAIN The Orchard Theatre is situated in Dartford Town Centre with Dartford railway station just two minutes walk away. There are direct trains from South East London and Kent. BY ROAD Easily reached by car, The Orchard Theatre is well signposted on all local routes into Dartford. From the A2 and M25 follow signs for Dartford Town Centre. PARKING is available at The Civic Centre Car Park just over the footbridge (free access after 6pm Mon – Fri and all day at weekends) and Prospect Place Retail Centre Car Park (up to four hours free parking between 6pm – Midnight Mon – Sat and from 8am – Midnight on Sunday). The Orchard Shopping Centre Car Park closes at midnight every night. There will be a parking charge for both daytimes and evenings, payable at the shopping centre pay stations.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

The Orchard Theatre is raising money to help fund brand-new operating theatres at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. For the past four years HQ Theatres & Hospitality, alongside sister company Qdos Entertainment, has been supporting the Theatres for Theatres appeal, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. So far the generosity of audiences and staff has raised over £710,000 for the charity, but we have more to raise to help build and equip a suite of new operating theatres at the Hospital which will open in 2017. You can donate using collection tins at the theatre/venue or online at gosh.org/theatredonation Your support makes a huge difference. Thank you. ©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 23582

Large print copies of this brochure can be ordered from the Ticket Office

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