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MAY – SEPTEMBER 2016
FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT highlights this season… ROCKY HORROR SHOW REHEARSAL FOR MURDER THE CAT IN THE HAT LET IT BE JIMMY CARR JACKIE THE MUSICAL DINOSAUR ZOO THE SOUND OF MUSIC
and much, much more…
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For all the family! Make your visit extra special and purchase one of our new hospitality packages today to enjoy some superb discounts.
THE CLASSIC PACKAGE £35.00 for two people ON ARRIVAL A superb hot selection platter, reserved table in the upper foyer and two premium drinks. INTERVAL Two more premium drinks and two vanilla Beechdean ice creams.
Cory The Cat’s Kids’ Menu means that even our littlest theatregoers can enjoy a tasty meal before the show! Available at certain performances only – look out for Cory’s paw print throughout the brochure!
FEELING PECKISH?
If it’s a quick snack you’re looking for, head to our Coffee Shop, serving fresh coffee and delicious homemade sandwiches. Or try a hot bar snack – available from the bar, up to 20 minutes before the show.
THE LUXURY PACKAGE £46.00 for two people ON ARRIVAL Selection of canapés, a 75cl bottle of Prosecco and a reserved table in the upper foyer. INTERVAL Cheese board OR tasty mini dessert selection.
THE VIP EXPERIENCE £120.00 for four people Get the VIP treatment with your own reserved table and host throughout the evening. ON ARRIVAL Selection of canapés, glass of Prosecco per person, reserved table in The Restaurant. INTERVAL Cheese board, mini dessert selection and glass of Prosecco per person.
Packages are for two or more people and must be purchased in advance. Selected performances only. Visit orchardtheatre.co.uk for more information.
Make your night complete with a wonderful dining experience; our first-class restaurant is just footsteps from your seat, in the upper foyer. Whether it’s a leisurely three-course meal or a quick snack, The Restaurant’s seasonal menus offer a range of delicious dishes, using the freshest local produce prepared daily by our Head Chef. 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. Guests with access needs who wish to dine in The Restaurant can be accommodated in the lower foyer. Please inform a member of the team at the time of the booking.
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
‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’
‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’
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MON 16 – SAT 21 MAY The world’s favourite murder mystery. The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances in London. This recordbreaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand in 2016 starring Louise Jameson (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Doc Martin) as Mrs Boyle. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.
MON –SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS £18.00* – £29.50* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon, £5.00 off Tue & Wed UNDER 18s £10.00 off Mon – Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Wed SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle (Mon – Thu) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off POST SHOW GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off CAST Q&A TUE 17, 7.30PM GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts exc Sat)
EAT, DRINK & DISCUSS
Wed, after 2.30pm perf. Tea & Cake, £6.00 * 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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TUE 24 – SAT 28 MAY That’s Entertainment brings you a sparkling all-singing, all-dancing, feel-good show featuring the biggest hits of the 40s and 50s live on stage. Starring The Overtones, Britain’s number one vocal harmony group who have just celebrated their fifth consecutive Top 10 UK album and selling over 1,000,000 albums, this spectacular show includes songs such as I Got Rhythm, You’ll Never Walk Alone, That’s Life, and many more. With glorious costumes, sumptuous music and a West End cast of singers and dancers you are guaranteed to be tapping your feet and singing along!
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu £18.50* – £28.00* Fri & Sat £20.00* – £30.00* PREMIERE SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Tue £20.00 inc post-show drink (pre-book only), £5.00 off top two price seats Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (on top two price tickets only) UNDER 18s £18.00* SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 Upper Circle £15.00 Stalls and Circle - exc Fri & Sat GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off 42* GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off £40* £ FRI & SAT (All group discounts off WED-THU top two prices & exc Sat) -COURSES
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
Meal Deal TWO + SHOW
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 29 – MON 30 MAY SUN 3.30PM & 6.30PM, MON 1.30PM & 4.30PM Britain’s newest secret agent is off the leash…and ready for action! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join Ashleigh & Pudsey, everyone’s favourite Britain’s Got Talent champions, for a brand-new interactive spy adventure suitable for the whole family. From K9 Intelligence Agents, Ashleigh and Pudsey must defeat their arch nemesis Dr Feline and his acrobatic cat burglars as they battle for world domination. With a fantastic array of gadgets, cars, jet packs and gismos, help Ashleigh and Pudsey by finding clues, breaking codes, and solving puzzles. So get ready for this amazing fun-filled musical adventure, featuring West End performers, and give the nation’s original and best dancing dog the “appaws” he deserves! TICKETS £19.00* UNDER 16s £16.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £64.00* GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
Dr Seuss’s
THU 2 – SAT 4 JUNE THU 1PM & 3PM, FRI 10AM & 12PM, SAT 10AM & 12PM From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home? Based on the much loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. TICKETS £12.00* PREMIERE CARD £10.00 Thu UNDER 16s £10.00* SCHOOLS 10+ £8.00 (inc free ice cream) GROUPS 10+ £10.00
‘Triumphs as the maestro of mischief’ ★★★★ THE STAGE ‘A sharp, vibrant and deliciously daft story told beautifully and perfectly for children... brimming with energy and childish laughs.’ ★★★★ BROADWAY BABY
10+
Cory’s Dining Seats ADULTS £22.00* UNDER 12s £16.00* (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)
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
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BOWIE EXPERIENCE
Meal * £38 DeOa-ClOUR SES TW
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Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits - celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance. Bowie Experience is the world’s favourite and most authentic tribute to the Thin White Duke and continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail.
LAST FEW SEATS!
TICKETS £19.00*, £24.00* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off top price seats GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
SAT 4 JUNE 8PM
GRAEME OF THRONES
Meal * £24 DeOa-ClOUR SES TW
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Direct from the West End, Graeme Of Thrones is the original and un-authorised parody on the international phenomenon that is Game Of Thrones. Featuring a family tree wider than The Wall and more subplots than anyone can follow, this show is a rollercoaster ride of beheadings, incest and war. See it before the inevitable lawsuit. ‘A must for any Game Of Thrones fan’ Time Out TICKETS £19.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one UNDER 21s £10.00* GROUPS 6+ £2.00 off
In 2016 the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted to be celebrating its 70th anniversary and 10 years of visiting The Orchard Theatre! Join these world-class musicians for two outstanding concerts celebrating 10 years of exceptional classical music in Dartford. SUN 5 JUNE 7.30PM
LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS
Conductor John Rigby Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas Get your Union Jacks ready for what promises to be a world-class performance of music celebrating the best of British music, plus many more well-loved classical masterpieces, popular arias and Proms favourites! SUN 16 OCTOBER 7.30PM
RUSSIAN MASTERS
Conductor Grzegorz Nowak Violin Benjamin Baker Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of outstanding and powerful classics from a host of Russian masters, including Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin and a performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. TICKETS £15.00* – £32.00* UNDER 16s £10.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE include a programme and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off (All concessions off top 2 ticket prices) BOOK BOTH CONCERTS AND RECEIVE £6.00 OFF EACH TICKET AND A FREE PROGRAMME
JIMMY CARRAY &
TUE 31 M NE SAT 25 JU SEATS LAST FEW
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RICHARD O’BRIEN’S
★★★★★ ‘FRESH, SUBVERSIVE, ESSENTIAL’ DAILY TELEGRAPH SEP 2015
★★★★★ ‘IT ROCKS!’
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
MON 6 – SAT 11 JUNE Following a record-breaking tour, live cinema screening and television broadcast, Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! Be warned, this show has rude parts!
DON’T DREAM IT BE IT!
NORMAN PACE
STARRING
MON – THU 7.30PM, FRI & SAT 6PM & 9PM TICKETS Mon – Thu £22.00* – £35.00* Fri 6pm £25.00*, Fri & Sat 9pm £24.00* – £37.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE TUE – PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Mon, £5.00 off Tue – Wed THU CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu URSES TWO-COO UNDER 18s £20.00 Mon – Wed & Fri 6pm W SH + estaurant GROUPS 6+ £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off Open RFR & SAT GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off MON, I (All group discounts off top two ticket prices exc Fri & Sat Eve)
Meal Deal £43*
POST-SHOW PARTY Start 11pm (after 9pm perf), includes a Rocky Cocktail on arrival with DJ until 1am. £6.00. 18+
(HALE & PACE, CASUALTY, THE LAST DETECTIVE) AS THE NARRATOR
LIAM TAMNE (PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE VOICE) AS FRANK N FURTER
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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk Gardyne Theatre and Arden Entertainment in association with DC Thomson & Co Ltd present
BOOK BY
MIKE JAMES DIRECTOR
ANNA LINSTRUM CHOREOGRAPHER
ARLENE PHILLIPS DESIGNER
TIM SHORTALL LIGHTING DESIGNER
PHILIP GLADWELL MUSICAL SUPERVISOR/ORCHESTRATOR
BEN GODDARD SOUND
BOBBY AITKEN Jackie ® © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd. 2016
STARRING
JANET DIBLEY Photography – Eric Richmond
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk Once there was a time with no mobiles, no online dating and no Facebook. When teenage girls waited by the letterbox for their weekly issue of Jackie Magazine. In JACKIE THE MUSICAL we revisit those heady days, and tell the story of a recent divorcée who seeks advice once more from the pages of her old Jackie annuals. The quizzes, the fashion tips and above all the Cathy and Claire problem pages are all eagerly devoured by our plucky heroine as she revisits the dizzy world of the teen bible. With her ex and a handsome new guy in tow, the valuable lessons she learnt as a girl begin to influence her future once again. Starring Janet Dibley (The Two of Us, EastEnders, Fat Friends), Olivier Award nominee Graham Bickley (Ragtime, Bread) and Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders, The Archers), Jackie The Musical features classic 70’s hits, played live on stage by a world class band including What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?, Could It Be Forever?, Dancing On A Saturday Night, Love Is In The Air, Puppy Love, I Can See Clearly Now and many more! Written by Mike James and directed by Anna Linstrum, with original choreography by Arlene Phillips, this fun and feisty night out is a must see!
TUE 14 – SAT 18 JUNE TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm £20.00* – £32.00* Wed 2.30pm £18.00* – £25.00*, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £25.00* – £35.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £5.00 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (top two price bands only) UNDER 21s £15.00* Best Available exc Fri & Sat Eve GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts top two prices exc Sat Eve)
eal Meal D £42* £38*
FRI & SAT WED-THU EVE & SAT MAT
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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. Production photos – Pamela Raith
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BOBBY DAVRO Comedian, impressionist, actor and reality star Bobby Davro made his TV debut in 1981, but his major breakthrough came with an appearance in Live At Her Majesty’s in 1983, followed by Copy Cats that led to his own Saturday night series for ITV’s Bobby Davro On The Box, Bobby’s Sketch Pad and TV Weekly that immediately topped the ratings for six consecutive years. TICKETS £22.50*
THU 23 JUNE 2PM
THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF VARIETY
Returning with a fabulous new show, taking you back to the great days of entertainment. Starring legendary entertainer Anita Harris, whose career includes performing in Las Vegas, two years in London’s West End as the star of Cats, as well as roles in the famous Carry On films. With star guest Duggie Brown from TV’s The Comedians and full supporting company. The perfect £30.50* SES show to bring your group party along to. UR O -C O TW
Meal Deal
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TICKETS £15.50* OVER 60s £1.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
THU 23 JUNE 7.30PM
CHAMPIONS OF ROCK The Supreme Queen & Meat Loaf Show
Recreating the fun, musicianship and showmanship of Queen with the UK’s No1 Meat Loaf spectacular, the authoritative production returns, performing Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, A Kind Of Magic and more. Plus the amazing Terry Nash Meat Loaf revue steals the show with Bat Out Of Hell, Dead Ringer For Love and I’d Do Anything For Love. TICKETS £19.50* – £23.50* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off UNDER 16s £3.00 off GROUPS 8+ £3.00 off
FRI 24 JUNE 8PM
GRUMPY OLD WOMEN Fifty Shades of Beige
Returning after a critically acclaimed, sell-out spring 2015 tour the ‘Grumpies’ are back to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women, Jenny Eclair, will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys and Coronation Street) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is and Casualty). TICKETS £26.00*
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ADAM HILLS Adam Hills has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK, with 15 solo shows that have toured internationally. His combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive numerous awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the world. Adam is also the host of Channel 4’s groundbreaking The Last Leg which won ‘Best Entertainment Programme’ at the 2015 Royal Television Society Awards. TICKETS £22.50 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)
SUN 3 JULY 1.30M & 6.30PM
PETER’S ROCK FANTASY
Join talented young performers from Liz Burville Performing Arts and delight in this magical, musical adventure about the boy who never wanted to grow up! Meet mermaids, pirates, and indians in a delightfully retold version of a well-loved traditional tale. The music for Peter’s Rock Fantasy was composed by Sam Hall (aged 13 at the time - now currently studying at the RAM London) with lyrics and script by Liz Burville. This exciting family show will have the audience dancing in the aisles! TICKETS £19.50*
TUE 19 JULY 7.30PM
MATT CARDLE Intimate and Live
Matt Cardle shot to fame when he was crowned the winner of The X Factor in 2010, the show’s most successful series watched by over 19.1 million people. His phenomenal vocals won over the public and he’s since gone on to have a number of enormous hits including #1 When We Collide, First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Top 10 hits Loving You (with Spice Girl Melanie C) and Run For Your Life. Matt most recently won Best West End Debut for his lead role in Memphis alongside Beverley Knight. TICKETS £24.00, £26.50 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies) PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off GROUPS 8+ £3.00 off
WED 20 JULY 7.30PM
RHYTHM OF THE DANCE
This incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style. Rhythm of the Dance creates a new era in Irish entertainment, presenting world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour by critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world. TICKETS £25.00* UNDER 16s £2.00 off PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
SARAH AN MILLIC JULY MON 18 SOLD OUT!
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DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
HHHHH ‘THE BEATLES SHOW YOU NEVER GOT TO SEE’ PAUL PHEAR, SMOOTH RADIO
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‘A NON-STOP PARADE OF HITS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
HHHH ‘FAB FOR ALL THE FAMILY’ THE TIMES
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MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM The international hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is TICKETS Mon – Thu £18.50* – £28.00*, coming to Dartford! Fri & Sat £20.00* – £30.00* Seen by over one million people worldwide, Let It Be has established itself PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE as one of the West End’s most popular shows and continues to delight PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon audiences across the globe, having recently performed to audiences in 27 June, £5.00 off Tue & Wed Germany, Japan, Moscow, and France. CONCESSIONS Let It Be showcases the music of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, £2.00 off top two prices Tue – Thu in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble UNDER 18s £18.00* SCHOOLS 10+ beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces. The show is packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ £15.00 Upper Circle only Tue – Thu GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off greatest hits including: Twist And Shout, She Loves You and A Hard Day’s GROUPS 20+ Night , as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and of £6.00 off course, Let It Be. £40* FR£I4&2SA* T GROUPS 40+ TUE-THU £7.00 off URSES Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help TWO-COO + SH W (All group from your friends! The music defined a generation, captured the hearts and ideals discounts taurant Open RMes ON of millions, and now you can relive it as Let It Be comes to The Orchard Theatre. exc Sat Eve) *A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
MON 27 JUNE – SAT 2 JULY
Meal Deal
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BLAKE
DINING SEATS £46.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
British harmony trio Blake present a brand-new tour featuring the finest songs from stage and screen, with projections and lighting that bring the cinematic magic to life. The show features music from Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Leonard Cohen and many more. This is the ultimate celebration of movies and musicals, all sung in thrilling vocal harmony. TICKETS £21.00*, £25.00* CELEBRATION SEATS £30.00* inc glass of Prosecco on arrival PREMIERE CARD / UNDER 16s £5.00 off top price GROUPS 8+ £3.00 off GROUPS 20+ £5.00 off GROUPS 40+ £6.00 off
FRI 22 JULY 7.30PM
SHOWADDYWADDY
‘The Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the world. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits including Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll and Pretty Little Angel. TICKETS 19.50* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE POST SHOW PARTY £6.00 includes glass of wine and DJ until 12am (ages 18+)
SUN 24 – TUE 26 JULY SUN 12PM & 2.30PM, MON 11AM & 2PM, TUE 11AM & 2PM Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to Dartford, now introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem… TICKETS £13.50* DANGER ZONE SEATS £16.00* (Rows A - F) GROUPS 10+ £9.50 (Buy 10 tickets and get 1 free)
HHHH ‘PUPPET-TASTIC! A DELIGHT’ TIME OUT, CRITIC’S CHOICE
Running Time: 50 mins + 15 min post show ‘meat and greet’ with the dinos.
Cory’s Dining Seats
ADULTS £25.00* UNDER 12s £19.00* (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)
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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 27 JULY 7.30PM
LET’S HANG ON
The Music Of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
DINING SEATS £45.50 selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal
This award-winning production, endorsed by Frankie Valli himself, celebrates the music of one of popular music’s most successful bands of all time. Take a step back in time with an anthology of classic hits including Grease, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. ‘You guys are dynamite!’ Frankie Valli TICKETS £22.50 – £24.50 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies - inc Dining Seats) PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £4.00 off GROUPS 20+ £5.00 off
Meal £40 DeOa-ClOUR SES
THU 28 JULY 7.30PM
ELKIE BROOKS
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Elkie Brooks will be celebrating her 70th birthday with a UK tour. Simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the fifth decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million-selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. TICKETS £22.00 – £25.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies - inc Meal Deal) PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off
FRI 29 JULY 8PM
PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS
16+
Delivering an unforgettable evening of comic brilliance to sell-out performances around the world, this mind-blowing show features two strapping Australians who manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. A video camera projects intimate details of these incredible phenomena onto a large screen ensuring that little can be missed! This is a non-sexual show and does contain full frontal male nudity. WARNING: This show contains traces of nut. TICKETS £22.00* SENIOR SPECIAL £11.00* (limited availability) GROUPS 8+ £1.50 off
SAT 30 JULY 7.30PM
THE DRIFTERS 2016 Tour
DINING SEATS £48.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal
The Drifters 2016 Tour sees the legacy of this phenomenal brand continue with the current line-up through their music. This impactful and hi-tech show (that’s full of surprises) brings many of the greatest hits Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Down on the Beach and More Than A Number In My Little Red Book. TICKETS £27.00* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off
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BUGSY MALONE
PLAY BY ALAN PARKER • WORDS AND MUSIC BY PAUL WILLIAMS AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH FABER MUSIC LTD ON BEHALF OF WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC LTD
THU 11 – SAT 13 AUGUST It’s 1929 New York and Dandy Dan’s hoodlums terrorise the district, exterminating undesirables with their new weapon – splurge guns. His rival is Fat Sam Stacetto, who runs the Grand Slam Speakeasy, but Fat Sam’s gang still use old fashioned pies. Fat Sam enlists the help of Bugsy Malone, a smooth city slicker who has his heart set on sweet talking Blousey Brown, a would be girl singer. With Bugsy’s help, can Fat Sam restore order and will Bugsy get his girl? Brought to you by a 100-strong community cast, this year’s summer youth project production is a musical comedy full of slapstick fun and toe-tapping tunes for the whole family! Summer Youth Project is produced by The Orchard Theatre on behalf of the HQ Theatres Trust. Charity Registration Number: 1145989
7.30PM & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £16.00* - £19.00* PREMIERE CARD £10.00 on Thu FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £50.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Thu UNDER 18s £10.00* GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off
(All group discounts exc Sat Eve)
Cory’s Dining Seats ADULTS £30.00* UNDER 12s £16.00* (includes a two-course meal in The Restaurant)
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SAT 27 AUGUST 7.30PM
CHAS AND DAVE Still selling out theatres all over the UK following on from their hit album That’s What Happens on Warner Brothers Records. Chas and Dave know how to give an audience a good time, performing all the hits that made this Cockney duo famous including Gertcha, Sideboard Song, Rabbit, Ain’t No Pleasing You and Margate. TICKETS £28.50*, £30.50*
TUE 30 AUGUST 1PM & 3PM
LAZYTOWN
Sportacus, Robbie Rotten, Stephanie and Ziggy return in their all-new concert show for 2016. Go, go, go, get up LazyTown to a brand-new, non-stop, interactive, energetic treat, jam-packed with singing, dancing, acrobatics, music and fun. Robbie is at his rottenest, Sportacus at his super-active best. Stephanie and Ziggy also star, motivating children to make healthier choices in their everyday lives. Featuring No One’s Lazy In LazyTown, Bing Bang and Never Say Never. TICKETS £14.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £48.00* GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off
SUN 11 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
JANE McDONALD Making Memories
One of the nation’s most loved entertainers will tour the UK in her brand-new show Making Memories. After receiving five star reviews for her performance as Grizabella in Cats Jane will be introducing Memory into her act. Also featuring exciting new medleys and hits from her incredible career. Together with her fantastic musicians and singers Jane brings the audience to their feet time after time on this evening of music and laughter. TICKETS £30.50* – £35.50* MEET & GREET PACKAGE ADD-ON £45.00 (inc drinks reception with Jane McDonald, glass of Prosecco, canapés and exclusive merchandise)
MON 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
CHINESE STATE CIRCUS Dynasty
DINING SEATS £33.00* Burger, chips & a bottled drink
The incomparable Chinese State Circus returns to the UK in 2016 with a sensational new production Dynasty. Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance suitable for all the family. Showcasing a troupe of 30 award-winning Chinese acrobats, dancers and musicians also featuring the legendary Shaolin Warriors. TICKETS £25.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £62.00* UNDER 16s £10.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off
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‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ THE OBSERVER
THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
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‘REMARKABLE’
THU 1 – SAT 10 SEPTEMBER Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, don’t miss your chance to see the fastest selling show in West End history. You’ll have the time of your life! POST-SHOW PARTY Sat 3 & Sat 10, (after 7.30pm perf), includes a Cocktail on arrival with DJ until 12 midnight. £6.00 18+
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
MON – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu £25.00* – £42.50* Fri & Sat £28.00* – £44.50* Fri 5pm £22.00* – £39.50* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off top two ticket prices Thu 1 & Mon 5 UNDER 21s £10.00 off Mon – Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices exc. Fri 8.30pm & Sat GROUPS 6+ £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts off top two prices exc Fri 8.30pm & Sat) DINING SEATS £59.50* Fri 5pm, £63.50* Mon – Thu, £66.50* Fri & Sat 8.30pm 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.
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk THU 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
DINING SEATS £44.00 selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal
LES McKEOWN’S BAY CITY ROLLERS A unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers. Featuring all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many many more as well as introducing new songs from the upcoming new Bay City Rollers album. TICKETS £24.00 PREMIERE CARD £4.00 off (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies - inc Dining Seats)
TUE 13 SEPTEMBER 1PM & 4.30PM Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book Stick Man is coming to Dartford! Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. ‘Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three...’ But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place 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? Suitable for ages 3+. From the book by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler creators of The Gruffalo
TICKETS £14.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £48.00* GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off
SAT 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
THE COUNTERFEIT STONES 25 X 5 The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2016 with yet another Sham Rock experience 25 X 5. Their skillfully mixed cocktail of classic hits, retro costume and humour continues to intoxicate young and old alike This faking masterpiece, hilariously mockumenting the history of the Rolling Stones from 1962, will take you back if you were there or make you wish you were, if you weren’t. £35 TICKETS £22.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies - inc Meal Deal)
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FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW CHAPTER - FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
THE CLASSIC THRILLER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DAVID
ROGERS
GARY MAVERS ANITA HARRIS MARK WYNTER LAUREN DRUMMOND AND BEN NEALON
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‘AN EVENING THAT WILL HAVE YOU CLAMOURING FOR MORE’ ESSENTIAL SURREY
‘KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT’ MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER
DIRECTOR
MON 19 – SAT 24 SEPTEMBER Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link whose work includes the mystery series Murder, She Wrote and Columbo. Playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken when his fiancée and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer... The star cast features screen heart-throb Gary Mavers of Peak Practice and Casualty fame, and fresh from playing the evil Gordon Livesy in Emmerdale. Movie actress and music chart-topper Anita Harris, whose films include the Carry On franchise, and pop-idol Mark Wynter, who since his hit-parade days has featured strongly in several West End and touring productions. Joining them will be Lauren Drummond from Holby City and Ben Nealon from ITV’s award-winning drama Soldier Soldier.
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ROY MARSDEN FURTHER STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £15.00* – £28.00* Wed Mat £15.00* – £25.00* Fri & Sat Eve £18.00* – £30.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon, £5.00 off top two ticket prices Tue & Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices Mon – Thu UNDER 21s £18.00* SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle (Mon – Thu) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts apply to top two prices and exc Sat Eve)
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 18 SEPTEMBER 11AM & 2PM
CHRIS & PUI
See Chris & Pui from CBeebies’ Show Me Show Me in their new stage show with the toys and characters from their hit TV programme. Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse. With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show for children aged two to 102. TICKETS £12.00* CHILD £10.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £40.00*
SUN 18 SEPTEMBER 8PM
ROLL BACK THE YEARS
Let’s Roll Back the Years with Brotherhood of Man and Vanity Fare! In 1976 Brotherhood of Man won the Eurovision Song Contest with Save Your Kisses For Me which sold five million copies. In their 40th Anniversary year they are proud to boast the original Eurovision line-up. Vanity Fare need no introduction, establishing themselves worldwide with hits I Live For The Sun, Early In The Morning and Hitchin’ A Ride the latter both achieving gold discs. TICKETS £24.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies - inc Dining Seats)
DINING SEATS £45.00 selected premium seats (inc show ticket
SUN 25 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock ’n’ Roll variety production returns with a brand-new show. Featuring a fresh new line-up of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50s through to the 70s and 80s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy and stunning costumes. We guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over! TICKETS £26.00*
SUN 9 OCTOBER 2.30PM & 7.30PM
SIXTIES GOLD
For lovers of 60s music, this is the ultimate line-up. The Searchers’ first single went to No. 1 and led to five more Top 5 hits. Brian Poole And The Tremeloes, the band that broke the Liverpool stranglehold and went onto have 21 hits. Controversial, ponytailed P.J. Proby was a Melody Maker teen idol award-winner in 1964. Wayne Fontana, originally from Manchester, spent over 75 weeks in the British charts. Special guest, Gary Puckett & Union Gap who’s first single Young Girl was also a UK No. 1. TICKETS £33.50*
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‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION.
FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’ Daily Echo
Bill Kenwright presents A NEW PRODUCTION OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC Music by
Lyrics by
RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II Book by
HOWARD and RUSSEL LINDSAY CROUSE Suggested by ‘The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.ruh.com
TUE 27 SEPTEMBER – SAT 1 OCTOBER
One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom at the start of WWII. Lucy O’Byrne, fresh from her success on BBC One’s The Voice, plays the title role of Maria. The Sound of Music features songs including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, So Long Farewell, and of course, the title song, The Sound of Music.
LUCY O’BYRNE Runner-up in last year’s THE VOICE as MARIA
Meal Deal £48* £52*
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TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu £20.00* – £35.00* Wed & Thu Mat £18.00* – £32.00* Fri & Sat £22.00* – £37.50* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off top two prices, Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices Mon – Thu UNDER 16s Half Price* (Selected seats limited availability) SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle only (Tue – Wed 7.30pm, Wed & Thu 2.30pm) GROUPS 8+ MAT SPECIAL £6.00 off (Wed & Thu Mat) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts apply to top two ticket prices and exc Sat Eve) SIGNED PERFORMANCE Sat 1 October 2.30pm
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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 5 – SAT 8 OCTOBER 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM Annie Oakley is the best shot around and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler high tails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity. INCLUDING HAnything you can doH HThere’s no business
like showbusinessH and many more…
TICKETS £14.00* – £21.00* PREMIERE CARD £4.00 off Wed CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FAMILY OFFER (4 tickets) £68.00* GROUPS 10+ £1.00 off (plus buy 10 get one free)
MON 10 OCTOBER 7.30PM
10cc
DINING SEATS £55.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal album Sheet Music which was released in 1974 and reached No 9 in the UK charts. The show will feature all the big hits I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Rubber Bullets, The Things We Do For Love, I’m Mandy, Fly Me and Donna. Led by 10cc co-founder Graham Gouldman, the current live band also features Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson and Keith Hayman. TICKETS £32.00*, £34.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off
TUE 11 OCTOBER 7.30PM
MOON RIVER AND ME
Starring Jimmy Osmond and the Moon River Band, this brand-new show is full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams. Featuring the songs that made Andy Williams so beloved including Music To Watch Girls By, Happy Heart, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Almost There, and, of course, Moon River. TICKETS £28.50*, £31.00* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off VIP TICKETS £75.00* (includes entry to an exclusive pre-show sound check and unique performance from 5.45pm, glass of Prosecco, a copy of Jimmy Osmond’s Moon River And Me album and meet & greet with Jimmy)
DINING SEATS £52.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 12 OCTOBER 8PM
JIMMY CARR
The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour
Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. In that time he’s performed nine sell-out tours, playing nearly 2,000 shows to over two million people across four continents and he’s won the British Comedy Award for ‘Best Live Stand-Up Tour’. Now all that experience is being put to good use - you can see all the greatest material from his extraordinary career in one show - this is the very best of Jimmy Carr. TICKETS £29.00 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)
THU 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM
THE DREAMBOYS featuring Gaz Beadle The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand-new show and UK tour for 2016. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks in an action-packed show! TICKETS £27.50* front stalls £24.50* centre stalls £22.50* circle & upper circle LIVE THE DREAM PRE-SHOW PARTY £25.00 6pm. Includes meet & greet, Dreamboys merchandise, glass of Prosecco & canapés (does not include show ticket)
FRI 14 OCTOBER 7.30PM
PSYCHIC SALLY Call Me Psychic
The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand-new and most jaw-dropping show yet, Call Me Psychic. Funny, entertaining, sometimes heartbreaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her eighth year on the road. 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 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)
SAT 15 OCTOBER 8PM
HENNING WEHN After his last show tackled those well-known staples of light entertainment, this time Henning’s having an unbiased look at immigration. He also wonders, if, generally speaking, people are competent. Luckily in his case this doesn’t matter as either he’s funny or he lives up to a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Come along. Or else. TICKETS £19.50*
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ENTERTAINMENT AND
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 £10.00 per person Tea or filter coffee, a selection of finger sandwiches, mini cakes and desserts. CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA £18.00 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
IN THE RESTAURANT
SALUTE TO THE 1940s THU 25 AUGUST BAR OPEN 6.30PM DINNER 7.30PM TICKETS £34.00
Following the success of last year’s event, we invite you to join us once again, to celebrate this wonderful era. Enjoy a three-course meal, with Britain’s premier 1940s barbershop quartet Puttin’ On The Blitz and live vocals and dancing from Perfect Vintage. Vintage dress, uniforms and ‘getting in the mood’ is highly recommended!
FANNY GALORE’S BIG NIGHT OUT
IN THE RESTAURANT
FRI 26 AUGUST BAR OPEN 7PM, EVENT 8PM – 12.30PM TICKETS £21.00 Fanny and her cheeky butlers’ hilarious antics are perfect for a great night out! Brand new to The Orchard, our outrageous drag queen night includes a glass of Fanny’s own special cocktail, gourmet hot dog, disco til late and most importantly, the star of the show…Fanny Galore! So join Fanny with her cheeky butlers and DJ for a great Big Night Out!
18+
Southend’s outrageous drag queen and
Set menu applies on all applicable events. Guests are seated at round tables of 12. Access to The Restaurant is via 22 steps.
DINING EXPERIENCES IN THE AUDITORIUM
FRI 16 SEPTEMBER BAR OPEN 7PM EVENT 8PM – 1AM TICKETS £8.00 GROUPS 10+ £7.00
25+
The Ultimate 80s Party Night! 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 RESTAURANT
BUBBLES & BUBLÉ MON 5 & TUE 6 DECEMBER BAR OPEN 6.30PM DINNER 7.30PM, TIL 12.30AM TICKETS £41.00 Following last year’s sell-out evening, 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.
18+
DON’T MISS THE PARTY!
& MISTLETOE WED 7 & THU 8 DECEMBER 18+ BAR OPEN 7PM DINNER 8PM, TIL 12.30AM TICKETS £41.00
Moonlight and Mistletoe is a fun-filled Christmas night in The Restaurant where you will enjoy bubbly and canapés on arrival, followed by a fabulous festive three-course meal. Our DJ and superb band Bare Groove will make sure you boogie the night away, so be sure to bring your dancing shoes! With crackers and party poppers a-plenty, this is sure to be a Christmas event to remember!
2 DECEMBER - LAST FEW TICKETS WONDERLAND FRI SAT 3 DECEMBER - WAITING LIST ONLY Following huge demand, the best Christmas Party in town is back!
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BAR OPEN 7PM DINNER 8PM ENTERTAINMENT UNTIL 1AM TICKETS £49.00
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‘BEDAZZLING! WILL MESMERIZE AUDIENCES’ NEW YORK TIMES
‘A KNOCKOUT SUCCESS’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘BEAUTIFUL, RHYTHMIC, AND FAITHFUL TO THE AUTHOR’S WORKS’ TIME OUT
FRI 21 – SUN 23 OCTOBER The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 41 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colourful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself. Now, the timeless classic makes its way off the page and onto the stage. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle stories, The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show - The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
FRI 1.30PM & 4PM, SAT 10.30AM, SUN 10.30AM & 12.30PM TICKETS £13.00* GROUPS 10+ £3.00 off
CORY
LUNCHBOX
£3.95
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BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! BILL KENWRIGHT presents
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DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON AND BILL KENWRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHED BY OLIVIER AWARD-WINNER BILL DEAMER DESIGNED BY MARK BAILEY MUSIC PRODUCED BY KEITH STRACHAN
TUE 18 – SAT 22 OCTOBER It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during WWII. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to the stage in a brand-new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader. Music legend Tommy Steele commands the stage in this extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader, featuring a spectacular 16-piece orchestra plus a full supporting company of sensational performers and dazzling choreography.
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu & Sat Mat £20.00* – £38.00* Wed & Thu Mat £18.00* – £33.00*, Fri & Sat £25.00* – £40.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Mon, £5.00 off Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (Top two prices only) UNDER 18s £20.00* Best available (Tue – Thu) SCHOOLS / YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle only (Tue – Thu) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off * GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off £51* £FR5I &3SA T GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off TUE-THU E EV EVE (All group discounts apply to top SES UR O -C O TW + SHOW two ticket prices and exc Sat Eve)
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THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL!
‘THE AUDIENCE GO ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IT’S THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET’ TUE 25 – SAT 29 OCTOBER SEEN BY OVER 22 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM
TICKETS Tue – Thu & Sat 2.30pm £18.00* – £27.00* This sensational multi-award-winning West End show is coming to Fri & Sat Eve £20.00* – £30.00* The Orchard Theatre! PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! the price of one Tue, £5.00 off Wed Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric UNDER 18s £15.00* (exc Fri & Sat) rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom SCHOOLS/YOUTH GROUPS 10+ in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs Upper Circle £12.00 (exc Fri & Sat) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout *A £1.50 per ticket booking will discounts be added exc to all (Allfee group Fritransactions & Sat Eve) and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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‘Echoing cheers for Alston and his dancers’
‘Makes your heart turn over’ THE GUARDIAN (2016)
FINANCIAL TIMES (2016)
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RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY Richard Alston Dance Company jumps into its third decade with a programme fizzing with all the energy, skill and grace of its amazing dancers. This much acclaimed Company is renowned for its lyrical and uniquely musical dance works, choreographed by Artistic Director Richard Alston and Associate Choreographer Martin Lawrance. TICKETS £12.50 – £22.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one UNDER 21s £10.00 SCHOOL / DANCE SCHOOLS 10+ £10.00 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)
★★★★ ‘A piece delightful in both dance… costuming and of course music’ SUNDAY TIMES (2016)
WINNER OF THE ‘BEST OPERA AWARD’
‘VISUALLY AND VOCALLY GRIPPING FROM START TO FINISH’ THE INDEPENDENT
Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra SUN 27 NOVEMBER 7.30PM A tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge, brought to life in a stunning production set against one of the greatest pieces of music Verdi ever wrote, with the well-known arias Celeste Aida, Ritorna Vincitor and the great chorus piece the Triumphal March. Starring Olga Perrier the international French Soprano Liza Kadelnik the celebrated mezzo from the Romanian National Opera* Sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change. 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+
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
‘A COLOURFUL AND CONTAGIOUS ROCK MUSICAL – the best of its sort since JERSEY BOYS’ The Times
‘A BLAZING TRIUMPH.
I swear you’ll get goosebumps’ Telegraph
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THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
production photos by Kevin Cummins from current west end production
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TUE 15 – SAT 19 NOVEMBER Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Featuring the iconic hits You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, All Day And All Of The Night, Lola, Sunny Afternoon and many more! TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm £22.00* – £35.00* Wed & Thu Mat 2.30pm £20.00* – £30.00*, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £25.00* – £38.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Tue plus post-show reception (pre-book only). £5.00 off Tue & Wed UNDER 18s £20.00* best available (exc Fri & Sat Eve) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two ticket prices, Tue – Thu GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts apply to top two ticket prices and exc Fri & Sat) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 19 November 2.30pm * 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 MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...
…THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER
BEST
MUSICAL ALL MAJOR AWARDS
MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM
‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ MAIL ON SUNDAY MON 21 – SAT 26 NOVEMBER Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval’ (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
TICKETS Mon -Thu 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm £20.00* – £32.00* Wed Mat 2.30pm £18.00* – £30.00* Fri & Sat 7.30pm £20.00* – £35.00* PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Mon plus post-show reception (pre-book only). £5.00 off Tue & Wed UNDER 18s £22.00* best available (Mon - Thu) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (off top two prices only) SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle only (Mon – Thu) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts off top two prices only, exc Fri and Sat Eve) * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
SING HALLELUJAH
FOR THE
NEW PRODUCTION
MON 2 – SAT 7 JANUARY Sing Hallelujah for the all-new production of Sister Act starring Alexandra Burke* Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the smash-hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a Convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Come and see the habits hit the road and why this fabulous family friendly show has been seen by more than six million people worldwide. *Alexandra Burke will not be performing as ‘Deloris Van Cartier’ on any matinée performances.
MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon -Thu 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm £20.00 – £42.50 Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm £20.00 – £36.50 Fri & Sat 7.30pm £22.00 – £44.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £10.00 off Mon, £5.00 off Tue & Wed UNDER 18s £10.00 off Wed & Sat 2.30pm only CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (off top two prices only) SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle only (Mon – Thu) GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts off top two prices only, exc Fri & Sat Eve) SIGNED PERFORMANCE Sat 7 January 2.30pm (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies)
SPECIAL OFFER BOOK BOTH BALLETS FOR £54.00* with Full Orchestra
Founder: Victor Smirnov-Golovanov
DINING SEATS £55.00 selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
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.
The
Sleeping Beauty
Swan Lake
TUE 10 & WED 11 JANUARY
THU 12 – SAT 14 JANUARY
TICKETS £20.00 – £34.00 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Tue, £5.00 off Wed UNDER 16s Half Price CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £82.00 OVER 60 MIDWEEK SPECIAL £25.00 Wed 2.30pm (add post-show Tea & cake £5.00) SCHOOLS / DANCE SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle only GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off
TICKETS £20.00 – £34.00 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Thu UNDER 16s Half Price (exc Sat Eve) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (exc Fri & Sat Eve) FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £82.00 (exc Sat Eve) SCHOOLS / DANCE SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 Upper Circle only (exc Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (All group discounts exc Sat Eve)
TUE & WED 7.30PM, WED 2.30PM
THU – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM
HHHH “Not to be missed” Sunday Express
(A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies - inc Dining Seats)
COMING SOON… THE THRILLING NEW STAGE PLAY FROM THE NO.1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
THREE MURDERS ONE SUSPECT NO PROOF
FORD DART IT
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WED 25 – SAT 28 JANUARY 2017
SUN 29 JANUARY – WED 1 FEBRUARY 2017
‘CHUFFING ’ MON 13 BRILLIANT – SAT 18 FEBRUARY 2017 Daily Mail
by SIMON BEAUFOY based on his Fox Searchlight Pictures motion picture and directed by JACK RYDER. Starring
GARY LUCY | JOE ABSOLOM | ANDREW DUNN | LOUIS EMERICK | CHRIS FOUNTAIN | KAI OWEN
YOUR LOCAL THEATRES… We are delighted to welcome the Churchill Theatre Bromley into the HQ Theatres family. Visit churchilltheatre.co.uk to find out more about upcoming shows and sign up to receive news and offers from the venue.
FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD present
By LAURENCE FEATURING THE HITS OF
MARKS & MAURICE GRAN DOC POMUS & MORT SHUMAN AND MANY MORE...
MON 1 – SAT 6 AUGUST INCLUDING THE SMASH HITS...
A TEENAGER IN LOVE SWEETS FOR MY SWEET HIS LATEST FLAME SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME AND MANY MORE...
ANTONY COSTA from BLUE
X Factor2014 Finalist
LOLA SAUNDERS
ELIZABETH CARTER
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THE HIT WEST END MUSICAL
THE SUNDAY TIMES
FREE DRINK OFFER! Mon & Tue perf**
MON 3 – FRI 7 OCTOBER
OVER 20 SOUL CLASSICS LIVE ON STAGE!
H IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR H I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE H REACH OUT MUSTANG **Available on premium and top seats only.SALLY Offer valid for a single TRY A LITTLE PAPA WAS A ROLLIN’ STONEinH125ml serving of a standard-size non premium beverage. Wine glass.TENDERNESS H UPTIGHT H KNOCK ON WOOD
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AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS
STEELEYE SPAN SUN 23 OCTOBER
MON 24 OCTOBER
THE HOLLIES SUN 30 OCTOBER
WED 2 NOVEMBER
TUE 1 NOVEMBER
MICA PARIS
THU 1 NOVEMBER
THU 3 NOVEMBER
FRI 4 NOVEMBER
SUN 6 NOVEMBER
DIRECT FROM THE USA, ELVIS WORLD TOUR, STARRING
JAMIE RAVEN SAT 5 NOVEMBER
SHAWN KLUSH
WED 9 NOVEMBER FRI 11 NOVEMBER
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SAT 12 NOVEMBER
SUN 13 NOVEMBER
SAT 12 NOVEMBER
KEVIN BLOODY WILSON TUE 29 NOVEMBER
THE STYLISTICS
ROUND THE HORNE
WED 30 NOVEMBER
SUN 13 NOVEMBER
THU 1 DECEMBER
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GET INVOLVED… Youth Arts Platform SUN 19 – MON 20 JUNE 7.15PM TICKETS £9.00 CONCESSIONS £7.00 Join OYT as they delve into the magical world of Ancient Greece and bring colourful characters bang up to date with comic tales and far-fetched fables. The Orchard Youth Theatre (OYT) offers young people aged seven – 18 the opportunity to participate in a range of drama and theatre activities. Sessions take place weekly in term time, for more information on how you can get involved next term email takepart@orchardtheatre.co.uk
FAMILY DAY!
SUN 26 JUNE 10AM – 2PM AGES TICKETS £6.00 3+ FAMILY TICKET – 4 TICKETS £20.00 This summer, come and join in a day of fairytale frolics as we theme our family day with the adventures of storybook heroes and villains! The day will include: CHILDREN’S THEATRE SHOW • ARTS & CRAFTS • THEATRE WORKSHOPS • FACE PAINTING • QUIZZES & COMPETITIONS FAMILY DISCO AND LOTS, LOTS MORE! Please visit our website for the full programme of events. *includes lunch
OPEN HOUSE
SUN 4 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 Demonstrations H H Workshops H Tickets FREE To book your place on a backstage tour visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call our Ticket Office on 01322 220000. For details of the full programme
please visit our website.
AGES
10-110
If you are aged seven – 18 years and enjoy acting, devising and performing then why not join our Youth Theatre? 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
£80.00 per term (10 weeks) Sessions take place at various locations in Dartford, please check the website for specific locations.
BRAND-NEW!
COMMUNITY CHOIR
The Orchard Theatre Community Choir meets weekly in Dartford and takes part in pre-show performances and regular community events. Led by a professional musical director, the choir work on a mixed repertoire with a focus on musical theatre and is open to anyone aged ten to 110 who is passionate about singing! For more information email Sarah at schiswell-hornett@orchardtheatre.co.uk MONDAYS 7PM – 9PM PLACES £50.00 every ten weeks Children under 16 must attend with a participating adult
HOLIDAY PROJECTS THEATRE FUN DAYS Take part in a series of workshops where you can make theatre and make friends. MON 22 AUGUST AGES IMPROVISATION & ACTING 6-10 TUE 23 AUGUST STREET DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE WED 24 AUGUST SCRIPTWRITING & PROPS & PUPPETS WORKSHOPS 10.30am – 12pm & 1pm – 2.30pm Participants are to bring a packed lunch. Lunchtime will be supervised. TICKETS £7.00 Workshop, £12.00 per day OR £30.00 for three days
CREATIVE
AGES
10-15
FILM-MAKING WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1 MON 24 – TUE 25 OCTOBER 10AM – 4PM WORKSHOP 2 WED 26 – THU 27 OCTOBER 10AM – 4PM PLACES £50.00 (for two-day workshop) Holy Trinity Church Hall, Dartford Take part in one of our two day Film-Making Workshops 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. Led by Nathan Pavey, head tutor at REELS.
HOW TO BOOK 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?! Simply visit orchardtheatre.co.uk, select a show and follow the easy on-screen steps. Don’t have online access? Don’t worry, you can also book:
IN PERSON Visit us at The Orchard Theatre between 10.15am and 5pm Mon to Sat on non performance days, from 10.15am to curtainup on show days and from 90 minutes prior to performances on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
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 Open from 10.15am – 6pm Mon to Sat. or full-time students. Concession prices usually apply BOOKING COULDN’T BE EASIER We can reserve to the top two price tickets only and exclude premium your tickets without payment for up to seven days. seats. Only one discount can apply per ticket and You can book your tickets using Visa, MasterCard, appropriate identification may be required upon cheques and postal orders (made payable to request. Not all concessions are available online. ‘Orchard Theatre Dartford Limited’). Where performances admit children under the aged of 18 FAMILY OFFER SELECT months, they will be admitted for a £1.00 ticket. Family offer of four tickets must UR OWN YO include one adult and one child. GROUPS 10+ Call the Ticket Office or email A SE TS WHEN Tickets prices subject to change in line with the groups@orchardtheatre.co.uk to benefit from prevailing VAT rate at the time of purchase. YOU BOOK ONLINE group discounts and to join The Orchard Theatre Groups’ Club.
BY TELEPHONE Call 01322 220000
• Access for wheelchair users • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities • Selected accessible performances • Working dogs welcome We are committed to making The Orchard Theatre accessible to everyone. • Accessible toilet If you have any access requirements please let us know when booking.
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SAT 1 OCT 2.30PM
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
SUNNY AFTERNOON AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
SISTER ACT SIGNED PERFORMANCE
SAT 19 NOV 2.30PM SIGNED PERFORMANCE
WED 14 DEC 7PM
SAT 7 JANUARY 2.30PM
RELAXED
RP PERFORMANCE TUE 20 DEC 2PM
AUDIO DESCRIBED
RP PERFORMANCE SUN 31 DEC 1PM
GREAT SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Contact Matt Holt, Groups and Development Officer on 01322 220099 or email groups@orchardtheatre.co.uk
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).
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The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1ED ILFORD DAGENHAM
DARTFORD GRAVESEND SIDCUP BROMLEY
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
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 next to the train station (free access after 6pm Mon – Fri and all day at weekends) and Prospect Place Retail Centre Car Park (up to two hours free parking, after which charges apply). 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
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