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DIRTY DANCING LITTLE BABY BUM LET IT BE THE CASE OF THE FRIGHTENED LADY PRIVATE PEACEFUL RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY HENNING WEHN STICK MAN THE BAND
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STILL TIME TO BOOK GILBERT & SULLIVAN SEASON MON 10 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
IOLANTHE TUE 11 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
TRIAL BY JURY & THE SORCERER WED 12 SEPTEMBER 2.30PM & 7.30PM
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
MON 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
90s PARTY NIGHT SAT 15 SEPTEMBER 8PM – 1AM
FEATURING
TREVOR NELSON
WITH SHOLA AMA & DAMAGE
MON 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
WED 19 – SUN 23 SEPTEMBER We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! TERRIBLE TUDORS WED 7PM, THU 10.30AM, FRI 7PM, SAT 10.30AM AWFUL EGYPTIANS THU 1.30PM, FRI 10.30AM, SAT 1.30PM, SUN 10.30AM TICKETS £20.50 UNDER 16s £17.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Wed, £2.00 off Thu – Sun FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £71.00 X2 SHOW BUNDLE ADULT £27.50 X2 SHOW BUNDLE UNDER 16s £24.50 X2 SHOW BUNDLE FAMILY OFFER – 8 TICKETS £98.00 GROUPS 10+ £12.00 SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 (Includes ice cream) Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration © Martin Brown.
TERRIBLE TUDORS
AWFUL EGYPTIANS
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legend (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!
From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the Afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 26 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
AN EVENING OF ERIC & ERN
From Olivier Award nominated duo, Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel This is a brilliant homage, crammed full of renditions of the famous comedy sketches. It’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most-loved routines, songs and sketches and of course a musical guest. This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings. You’ll feel you’ve experienced the real thing and been taken back to a world of sunshine and laughter. TICKETS £26.00 PREMIERE CARD £21.00 GROUPS 8+ £23.50 GROUPS 10+ £21.00
THU 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
DRACULA The Bloody Truth
8+
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Dracula: The Bloody Truth is the smash-hit hilarious comedy, revealing the true story of the famous Count. Taking you on a journey across Europe from the sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby and into the world of the supernatural, educating us all on the perils of dealing with vampires. TICKETS £21.50, £26.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE UNDER 16s £21.50 BLOODY FEAST TICKETS £30.00 (Inc ticket, ‘blood’ red cocktail/ mocktail & red velvet cake) PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
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FRI 28 – SUN 30 SEPTEMBER FRI 12PM & 2PM, SAT 10.30AM & 2PM, SUN 10.30AM Step into the magical and colourful world of Little Baby Bum. Join Mia, Jacus, Twinkle and their Nursery Rhyme friends at the world premiere of a brand-new LIVE show. An online and digital TV sensation, Little Baby Bum is the world’s largest educational YouTube channel with over 21 million subscribers and 20 billion views. TICKETS £14.00 PREMIERE CARD £11.50 GROUPS 10+ £10.00
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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk FRI 28 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
ONE MAN STRANGER THINGS ‘One Man’ legend Charles Ross’s brand-new show parodies seasons 1 and 2 of the eighties-based Netflix horror / sci-fi TV series that has intrigued, engrossed and spooked millions of viewers world-wide. Watch him flail about the stage using just his voice and his frenetic physicality to recreate the much loved characters and entire storyline and prepare to have your ‘upside down’ turned right side up! You’ll laugh till you bleed from your nose – just like Eleven! TICKETS £20.00 PREMIERE CARD £18.00 GROUPS 10+ £18.00
18+
SAT 29 SEPTEMBER 8PM
GAG HOUSE COMEDY SUPERSTARS
Gag House Comedy Clubs present a night of comedy with Matt Richardson as MC alongside Larry Dean and Jen Brister (as seen on Live at the Apollo). Headlining the evening is Lee Nelson, best-known for performing both on the stand-up circuit and in his comedy television series. TV credits include Live at the Apollo, Sunday Night at The Palladium, The John Bishop Show, Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show and Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People. TICKETS £20.50, £22.50 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off CURRY DINING SEATS £35.00 Includes two-course curry buffet and show ticket
SUN 14 OCTOBER 3PM
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Ray McVay leads the world’s GREATEST Big Band to the heady days and music of the 1940s – with the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders and the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter. Come and hear the music that got us through the war with smiles on our faces – In The Mood, Moonlight Serenade, American Patrol, Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction and Chattanooga Choo Choo! TICKETS £22.50, £26.50 PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off UNDER 16s £2.50 off (All discounts off top price tickets only)
SUN 14 OCTOBER 8PM
TOTTENHAM LEGENDS
Three Tottenham Legends grace the stage to talk about their brilliant careers at Tottenham Hotspur. Come and join: Ledley King, ex player/ manager Ozzie Ardiles and Graham Roberts as they discuss games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing and managing a successful football club! TICKETS £29.00, £31.00 VIP SEATS £54.00 (inc Meet & Greet plus photograph opportunity) PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off
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‘SURPASSES ALL PREVIOUS PRODUCTIONS’ NORTH WEST END, BLACKPOOL
BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! MON 1 – SAT 6 OCTOBER Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the record-breaking production is even better than before in this new tour. The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns, following three blockbuster West End runs and three hit UK tours, featuring the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.
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MON – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, SAT MAT 3PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat 3pm £45.00 – £50.00 Fri 5pm £37.00 – £43.50 Fri & Sat Eve £50.00 – £53.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £13.50 off Mon, £8.50 off Tue UNDER 18s £5.00 off Mon – Wed (excl. Premium) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (excl. Premium) GROUPS 6+ £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £8.50 off GROUPS 20+ £9.50 off GROUPS 40+ £10.50 off (all group discounts available Mon – Thu, excl. Premium) Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply. 08/05/2018 14:37
Top Hat brings the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age and the glorious, tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the stage. Packed full of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including, Cheek to Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie And Tails, Let’s Face The Music And Dance and Puttin’ On The Ritz, Top Hat tells the story of Broadway star Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont. But things don’t go according to plan and a case of mistaken identity soon sends things off course. An uplifting and hilarious romantic comedy celebrating 1930s song, style and romance.
WED – SAT 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £11.50 – £22.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off Wed OVER 60s £2.00 off UNDER 16s £5.00 off STUDENTS £13.50 (Thu) GROUPS 10+ £4.50 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
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MAXIMUM RHYTHM N’ BLUES Join the legendary Manfreds and Georgie Fame for a fabulous evening of Rhythm and Blues nostalgia, and some of the greatest hits ever written, including 5-4-3-2-1, Do Wah Diddy, The Mighty Quinn, Pretty Flamingo, Fox On The Run, Handbags & Gladrags, Yeh Yeh, Get Away, The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde and many more! TICKETS £31.00 – £35.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off
MON 22 OCTOBER 7.30PM
RIP IT UP
Dancing and singing through the 60s Strictly Come Dancing champions Harry Judd and Louis Smith MBE and people’s champion Aston Merrygold will tour together as the ultimate boy band of dance, presenting everlasting hits from the decade that changed not just your generation but the world. Backed by the exceptional Rip It Up live band and a stunning supporting cast of singers and dancers, the Strictly champions will dance to songs from British legends to American superstars, soul classics and Motown legends. TICKETS £26.50 – £41.50 PREMIERE CARD £4.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off VIP SEATS £104.00 (includes pre-show meet & greet, laminate & programme)
TUE 23 OCTOBER 7.30PM
THE MATT MONRO STORY
Celebrating the life and music of the legendary Matt Monro The Matt Monro Story is an inspired and unforgettable show. A unique evening of music, warmth and love, keeping the memory of his music alive. From Born Free to Walk Away to Portrait Of My Love be prepared to be transported in time by this tribute to one of Britain’s most popular and endearing singers, named ‘The Singer’s Singer’ by his peers. This show is further enhanced by audio/visual and narration. TICKETS £26.50 PREMIERE CARD £24.00 GROUPS 10+ £24.00
WED 24 OCTOBER 11AM, 2PM
MILKSHAKE! LIVE Starring Milkshake! favourites Shimmer and Shine, Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Wissper, Fireman Sam, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all-singing, all-dancing, musical masterpiece, will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales. TICKETS £18.00 CHILD £16.00 PREMIERE CARD £1.50 off GROUPS 10+ £1.50 off
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THE BEATLES REUNION YOU NEVER GOT TO SEE!
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Come Together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular new concert jam-packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest hits! Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band. Relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings to the heights of Beatlemania with live performances of early tracks including Twist And Shout and She Loves You as well as global megahits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Plus experience an amazing reunion concert featuring later hits including Back To The USSR, Live And Let Die and Here Comes The Sun. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!
7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £25.00 – £33.00, Wed Mat £25.00 – £31.00, Fri & Sat Eve £25.00 – £36.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £7.50 off Tue & Wed UNDER 18s £5.00 off Mon – Thu (excl. Premium) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (top two ticket prices only, excl. Premium) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off SCHOOLS / YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 (All group discounts off top two ticket prices, excl. Premium, excl. Sat Eve) Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 24 OCTOBER 8PM
JIMEOIN
14+
An evening of world-class stand-up as the Irishman from Australia brings his brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious comedy to The Orchard Theatre, fresh from a smash-hit New York off-Broadway season with his latest sell-out tour. TICKETS £21.00 PREMIERE CARD £19.00 GROUPS 10+ £19.00
SIXTIES GOLD MARK HOWES, ROBERT PRATT & ALAN FIELD PROUDLY PRESENT
THU 25 OCTOBER 5PM, 8PM
SIXTIES GOLD
The Biggest Line-Up – The Most Hits. Following last year’s sold-out show; don’t miss this chance to see six acts whose 50 hit records defined the music of a generation. An evening to be remembered and a must for all fans of the Swinging Sixties TICKETS £39.00 PREMIERE CARD £36.50 GROUPS 10+ £36.50
WED 31 OCTOBER 7.30PM
PSYCHIC SALLY10 Year Anniversary Tour
World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite award winning medium Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive 10 year Anniversary show. The messages from beyond come thick and fast. Funny, entertaining, touching, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; this show showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best-loved medium.
TICKETS £28.50 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 6+ £25.50 GROUPS 10+ £21.00
THU 1 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
FOSTER & ALLEN
Celebrating over 40 years together in the music business they will be performing a string of their biggest hits including Bunch of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, I Will Love You All My Life and Old Flames as well as their latest single Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Foster & Allen’s style and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever and they really enjoy the business they are in, especially the live concerts. TICKETS £28.00 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 8+ £25.50 GROUPS 10+ £23.00
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PRIVATE PEACEFUL by Michael
Morpurgo (Author of War Horse)
TUE 30 – WED 31 OCTOBER Commemorating the 100th year anniversary of the end of World War One, Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.
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‘The horrors of war and the joyfulness of life are bound up together in this magnificent show.’ THE SCOTSMAN
TUE 1PM & 7PM, WED 10.30AM TICKETS £22.50 CONCESSIONS £15.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off SCHOOLS 10+ £12.50 GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off
FRI 2 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
ROY WOOD’S ROCK & ROLL BAND
This is a rock packed evening you won’t want to miss! Featuring Roy with his Big Rock & Roll Band, performing classic hits California Man, Flowers In The Rain, Fire Brigade, I Can Hear The Grass Grow, Blackberry Way, See My Baby Jive, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, and many more. TICKETS £32.00 PREMIERE CARD £27.00 GROUPS 10+ £29.50
SAT 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
DES & JIMMY
Brought to you direct from the London Palladium, Des O’Connor joins Jimmy Tarbuck live on stage for this rare event! Two legends of television, show-business and the Royal Variety Performance come together, accompanied by music and video to reminisce and entertain at The Orchard Theatre for one night only! TICKETS £33.00 PREMIERE CARD £30.50 GROUPS 10+ £30.50
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THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW
This is the Greatest Show is inspired by the imagination of PT Barnum. Join our cast of the finest West End singers and the live greatest show band as we take you on a journey through music from The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge, Smash, Barnum and many others including This Is Me, Never Enough, A Sucker Born E’vry Minute, Your Song, The Greatest Show and many more! TICKETS £26.00 PREMIERE CARD £21.50 UNDER 16s £24.00 GROUPS 10+ £21.50
SUN 11 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE WHITNEY HOUSTON SHOW
The Whitney Houston Show is a critically acclaimed live concert honouring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston. Featuring the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids, this is a beautifully crafted homage to one of the world’s most revered singers. The two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as you are taken on a heartfelt musical journey through Houston’s greatest hits including I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, How Will I Know and more. TICKETS £33.50, £35.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off
MON 12 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
NEIL OLIVER
The Story of The British Isles in 100 Places Neil was born to love Great Britain. During his 20 years travelling to every corner, and whilst filming BBC2’s Coast, he’s fallen in love all over again. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty and he’s seen it all from land, sea and sky. The human story here is a million years old and counting. The tolerant, easy-going peace we enjoy has been hard won and the places Neil’s seen have given him a unique view and understanding of British history.
TICKETS £26.50 PREMIERE CARD £24.00 GROUPS 10+ £24.00
WED 14 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE CARPENTERS STORY
This highly acclaimed concert-style production features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley and pianist Phil Aldridge, spectacular orchestral arrangements from LIVE musicians, and a stage-wide backdrop of video projection. Includes the classic hits (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, Only Yesterday and many more! ‘Phenomenal Vocals & Great Musicianship’ The Evening Standard TICKETS £25.50, £27.50 PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
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MON 5 – SAT 10 NOVEMBER
MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £22.00 – £32.00, Wed Mat £22.00 – £28.00, Fri & Sat Eve £22.00 – £34.00 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two Tickets Inspector Tanner is called to investigate a ruthless murder at the grand ancestral for the price of one Mon, home of the Lebanon Family. Navigating a bloodline obsessed patriarch, a £7.50 off Tue & Wed groundskeeper with a grudge and two unsettling footmen, Inspector Tanner UNDER 21s* £20.50 (Best available, discovers nothing is quite as it seems. As Tanner moves closer to the heart of the excl. Fri & Sat Eve) mystery he uncovers a shocking and closely-guarded secret… CONCESSIONS* £2.00 off (Mon – Thu, off top two prices) The star cast led by John Partridge, best known to TV audiences as the suave and SCHOOLS 10+* £12.00 charismatic Christian Clarke in EastEnders, is also celebrated as one of musical Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle theatre’s most respected leading men, having played in major West End musical (Mon – Thu) hits such as Starlight Express, Chicago and in Bill Kenwright’s recent lavish musical GROUPS 10+* £7.50 off GROUPS 20+* £8.50 off of La Cage Aux Folles. John has also been announced to star in the upcoming GROUPS 40+* £9.50 off series of Celebrity Masterchef. The cast also includes Deborah Grant, who has starred in Not Going Out and Bergerac, Robert Duncan, best known for Drop The (All group discounts off top two ticket prices, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) Dead Donkey. Joining them is Phillip Lowrie, best known for playing Dennis Tanner *Limited availability in Coronation Street; Matt Lacey, who is currently starring in the BBC sitcom Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the Where applicable, fees and charges stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply. Cuckoo; Scarlett Archer from Emmerdale; and Matt Barber from Downton Abbey. are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Company, which sold over two million tickets around the UK, the Classic Thriller Company has produced hits including adaptations from Ruth Rendell and Levison & Link, the writers of Murder She Wrote. Now they bring to the stage a new thrilling chapter from the legendary ‘King of the detective thriller’, Edgar Wallace.
‘A MASTERPIECE OF CHILLING STAGE NOIR... NOT TO BE MISSED’ THE ROYAL BOROUGH OBSERVER
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Richard Alston has been making dance for 50 years. He will celebrate his half-century with a programme full of his trademark lyrical choreography performed by undoubtedly one of the world’s best dance ensembles. The evening centres around Mid Century Modern, a journey through each decade of Alston’s career, featuring sections from Nowhere Slowly (1970), Rainbow Bandit (1977) and the joyous Signal of a Shake (2000).
DANCE IN DISCUSSION MON 12 NOVEMBER 6.30PM Takes place in the Upper Foyer (accessed by 22 steps).
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The evening also features world premieres by Richard Alston and associate choreographer Martin Lawrance. Alston’s Brahms Hungarian Dances features live solo pianist Jason Ridgway. Detour, Martin Lawrance’s new work will be a companion piece to a celebratory revival of the beautiful Proverb, one of Alston’s most telling choreographies set to the vocals of Steve Reich. TICKETS £15.00 – £25.00 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one UNDER 21s £12.50 SCHOOLS 10+ £10.00
THU 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM VERDI Sicilian Vespers Overture MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4 Michele Mariotti Conductor Leticia Moreno Violin
Esteemed maestro Michele Mariotti takes to the podium for this performance of exquisite and beautiful classics. Mendelssohn’s tender and emotive Violin Concerto is rightly considered one of the greatest and showcases the talent of this evening’s soloist, Leticia Moreno. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony follows with fierceness and passion alongside luscious melodies and swelling optimism. This concert will stir the senses. TICKETS £18.50 – £35.50 PREMIUM SEATS £45.50 (includes a programme, glass of bubbles on arrival and the best seats in the house) Age 18+ PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off (top two prices only, excl. Premium) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off (top two prices only excl. Premium) UNDER 16s £12.50 (Best available seats)
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RICHARD ALSTON
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HENNING WEHN
16+
You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway? Well, his lack of transferable skills is what keeps him here and his belief that practise makes perfect is what keeps him going. This show is a much needed call to arms. Listen, everyone: stop pondering and hand-wringing. Instead get on your bike and put your face to the grindstone! TICKETS £23.50 PREMIERE CARD £21.50 GROUPS 10+ £21.50
SAT 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
10cc
Testament to 10cc’s ongoing appeal, the band can count a generation straddling array of fellow artists, everyone from Chrissie Hynde to The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie and Axl Rose to Sophie Ellis Bextor, among their many millions of fans. Celebrating over 40 years of being in the business, they perform their greatest hits including Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, Donna, Art For Art’s Sake and The Wall Street Shuffle. TICKETS £39.00 PREMIERE CARD £36.50 GROUPS 10+ £36.50
SUN 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has become a global sensation and their new show, charts the Uke’s rise from curiosity to virtuosity, from village hall to the Royal Albert Hall. Not only this but given the time of year the Ukes are adding a little festive frivolity to the show. This is a little midwinter mischief and a chance for the audience to play or sing-a-long to the odd Christmas number. Watch the tutorials online at ukuleleorchestra.com, learn the parts and join in live. TICKETS £26.00, £28.00 PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
SUN 25 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE
The biggest and best 60s show on tour is returning to The Orchard Theatre for one night only. With a brand-new production for 2018, the show with the definite feel good factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s. Hits include Needles and Pins, Out Of Time, I’m Into Something Good, Hippy Hippy Shake, Bend Me Shape Me, A Little Loving, plus many more. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best. Book early to guarantee your seat. TICKETS £28.50 – £32.00 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off
Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
DAN LOONEY, ADAM PAULDEN, JASON HAIGH-ELLERY, SELLADOOR WORLDWIDE AND GAVIN KALIN PRESENT
Featuring 80’s hits including THE FINAL COUNTDOWN · HERE I GO AGAIN NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME · I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS · I WANNA ROCK WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT · WE BUILT THIS CITY AND MANY MORE...
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‘A SEXY SMASHER THAT WILL LEAVE YOU LAUGHING AND ROCKING IN EQUAL MEASURE’ D A I LY S T A R
‘ABSURDLY ENJOYABLE!
As guilty as pleasures get - impossible to resist’ NEW YORK TIMES
‘IF YOU’RE NOT ON YOUR FEET, SHAME ON YOU’ THE SUN
‘HIGH ENERGY FEEL-GOOD NOSTALGIA that will put a smile on your face’ S U N DAY EX P R E S S
Meal Deal
2 COURSES + SHOW
£46.50 - £56.50 PREMIERE CARD
‘YOU’LL BE IN ROCK HEAVEN’ W H AT ’ S O N STA G E
TUE 20 – SAT 24 NOVEMBER The smash-hit musical is back in the UK, starring Kevin Kennedy, Zoe Birkett, Danielle Hope, Sam Ferriday, Luke Walsh, Lucas Rush, Andrew Carthy, Vas Constanti, and Rhiannon Chesterman. Rock Of Ages is an LA love story lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems. Lose yourself in a city and a time where the dreams are as big as the hair, and yes, they can come true! This hilarious musical comedy will have you singing and laughing along with its epic songs, including We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight This Feeling and I Want To Know What Love Is, played loud and proud by an awesome live band. Now a global smash with hit seasons on Broadway, London’s West End and Las Vegas and a star studded Hollywood movie version, we promise you the biggest party in town! Warning: contains serious rock ‘n’ roll debauchery.
£40.00 - £50.00
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TUE – SAT 7.30PM WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu & Sat Mat £24.50 – £42.00, Wed Mat £20.00 – £35.00, Fri & Sat Eve £26.50 – £43.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Tue, £7.50 off Wed (off top three ticket prices, incl. Premium) UNDER 18s £10.00 off (Tue – Thu, off top two ticket prices, excl. Premium) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (off top two ticket prices, excl. Premium) GROUPS 6+ £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off SCHOOLS/YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £15.00 plus 1 free teacher per 10 tickets purchased. Tue – Wed (excl. Premium & top price tickets) (All group discounts off top two ticket prices, excl. Premium, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) SIGNED PERFORMANCE
WED 21 NOVEMBER 7.30PM Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk
GUESS WHO’S BACK IN TOWN!
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Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions present
Touching, funny and utterly original, Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is coming back to The Orchard Theatre! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? This award-winning production, from the team behind The Scarecrows’ Wedding, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. TICKETS £14.00 PREMIERE CARD £12.50 GROUPS 10+ £11.00 Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
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‘WONDERFULLY EXUBERANT AND IMAGINATIVE!’ TIME OUT - CRITICS’ CHOICE
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TUE 27 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the life and music of Neil Diamond, one of the world’s greatest ever singer songwriters in A Beautiful Noise. Fisher and his sensational band take you through five decades of Diamond’s biggest hits including Brooklyn Roads, Heartlight, September Morn, Hello, Longfellow Serenade, Love On The Rocks, Forever In Blue Jeans, He Ain’t Heavy, Cherry Cherry, Song Sung Blue and of course Sweet Caroline, plus many more. TICKETS £29.50 & £31.50 PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off
WED 28 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2018 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more! TICKETS £26.50, £29.00 PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk THU 29 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE DREAMBOYS
The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand-new show, and are bringing a special guest celebrity performer with them – the gorgeous Jake Quickenden winner of Dancing On Ice 2018! An action-packed two-hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more. TICKETS £27.00 – £30.00 VIP MEET & GREET* £40.00 (Pre-show meet & greet 6pm – 6.45pm) PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off *Please note: Jake Quickenden will not be in the Meet & Greet.
MON 10 DECEMBER 7.30PM
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit get ready to party as That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand-new 2018 Christmas Show! The UK’s most popular Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy! ‘The best Rock & Roll show on the road!’ Time Out TICKETS £31.00 PREMIERE CARD £28.50 GROUPS 10+ £28.50
MON 17 DECEMBER 7.30PM
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
Get into the festive spirit with the Belvedere Concert Band and guests as they bring you the very best of music and songs from the classics, stage and big screen with plenty of Christmas favourites! This concert is in aid of Cancer Research UK. Sponsored by TICKETS £21.00 – £22.50 PREMIERE CARD £3.50 off UNDER 18s £3.00 off CONCESSIONS £1.00 off GROUPS 10+ £3.50 off
TUE 18 DECEMBER 7.30PM
HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. TICKETS £18.50 – £24.50 PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
Take a magic carpet ride to The Orchard Theatre this Christmas TICKET PRICES
TICKETS £37, £34, £29, £24, £18 Premium Seats Available
At all performances, a small selection of premium seats, the best seats in the auditorium, are available at £4 more than price band A seats.
PREMIERE CARD £22 (best available seats) on Tue 11 Dec 7pm (Post show reception, includes glass of wine and mince pie must be pre-booked)
DISCOUNTS CONCESSIONS £2 off yellow performances UNDER 16s £3 off all performances FAMILY OF 4 £98 yellow performances (must include 1 child & 1 adult)
OVER 60s SPECIAL £20.50 Wed 19 Dec 2pm
8 Dec
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On yellow performances
(includes free ice cream) (includes free ice cream)
(Upper Circle only for evenings)
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE Thu 13 Dec 7pm
PERFORMANCE RP RELAXED Fri 14 Dec 2pm
The relaxed performance will welcome everyone who would like to see the panto in a less formal atmosphere. The adapted environment and our attentive and trained staff will provide a magical experience for all, including audiences with an autism spectrum condition, those with dementia, people with a learning disability and parents with very young children.
AUDIO DESCRIBED Sun 30 Dec 1pm
DINING MEAL DEALS Available on select performances KIDS £7 BIG KIDS £8.50 Includes a main meal ADULTS £10
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Where applicable fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply. Fee-free booking for Premiere Card Members (maximum of 4 tickets); Groups of 10+ please call 01322 220000 to buy fee-free.
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 2 JANUARY 7.30PM
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
After many sold-out shows, Some Guys Have All The Luck has become a successful and sought after theatrical production, that celebrates the life and career of Rod Stewart. The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible career like Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, You’re In My Heart, and Tonight’s The Night plus many more! TICKETS £26.50 PREMIERE CARD £21.50 GROUPS 10+ £21.50
THU 3 JANUARY 8PM
ADULT PANTO
16+
Hansel & Gretel Go Down In The Woods Now in their 15th year of touring The Market Theatre company are here with their latest Adult Panto – Hansel & Gretel Go Down in the Woods. In their own unique style they’ve taken a traditional fairy story and corrupted it beyond belief – packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant sexual innuendo! TICKETS £20.00 PREMIERE CARD £15.50 GROUPS 10+ £15.50
FRI 4 JANUARY 7.30PM
THE ELVIS YEARS
Featuring Mario Kombou – the original star of the West End hit musical Jailhouse Rock – and his all-star band, this five star production makes for one truly unforgettable night out! From the legendary sun hits That’s Alright Mama and Good Rockin’ Tonight to the majestic Las Vegas concert performances of In The Ghetto and Suspicious Minds, this breathtaking journey through the life and times of The King is simply unmissable. TICKETS £27.50 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 10+ £23.00
SAT 5 JANUARY 7.30PM
FASTLOVE
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove - A Tribute To George Michael. This is a spellbinding experience you don’t want to miss. You’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, Outside, Jesus To A Child, and many more. TICKETS £29.50 PREMIERE CARD £27.00 GROUPS 10+ £27.00
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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
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk TUE 15 JANUARY, 7.30PM
THE RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS
In this, the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s most iconic music venues, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the road to celebrate the Ronnie Scott’s Story. Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class, live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, take you on a guided, musical tour of this music institution. TICKETS £22.00, £26.00 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one GROUPS 10+ £5.50 off
WED 16 JANUARY 7.30PM
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meatloaf plus much much more. Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, The Classic Rock Show brings the original recordings back to life on stage; with a huge sound and light show to match. Culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed. TICKETS £28.50 PREMIUM GOLD TICKETS £38.50 PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £2.50 off
THU 17 JANUARY 7.30PM
80’s MANIA
Featuring the music of 25 chart-topping pop stars including: Duran Duran, Human League, Culture Club, Wham!, Madness, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Cyndi Lauper, Adam Ant, Bananarama, Erasure, Nena, Soft Cell, Toni Basil, Dead or Alive, Kim Wilde plus many more! With an incredible 150 costume changes, custom-produced dual-screen video projection, more than 35 smash-hits, the superb new romantic band and the amazing 80’s Mania dancers, it is an amazing night out! TICKETS £26.00 PREMIERE CARD £23.50 GROUPS 10+ £23.50
FRI 18 JANUARY 7.30PM
BIG at 6
Rock, pop or indie you name it! Come and enjoy an evening of live music through the years with Kent’s very own 80s band BIG at 6. Celebrating over 30 years in the business, and having played with the likes of Go West and Big Country, they’ll be performing their very own style of contemporary 80s pop/rock. Proud to be supported on the night by local sounds of today with indie sensations LUNA BAY & Castells and topped off with an 80s DJ set. TICKETS £26.50 PREMIERE CARD £22.00 GROUPS 10+ £22.00
Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
THE FEVER IS BACK! IN A BIG NEW MUSIC AND DANCE SPECTACULAR!
TUE 8 – SAT 12 JANUARY Marking 40 years since its famous UK cinema release, Saturday Night Fever is spectacularly reimagined in a big new music and dance extravaganza. Whilst paying homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic, this new stage version promises more drama, more music and hot new choreography, which is sure to have you dancing in the aisles!
STARRING ‘CASUALTY’ AND MATTHEW BOURNE’S
RICHARD WINSOR AS ‘TONY MANERO’
Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, who escapes the harsh realities of TUE 8 – SAT 12lifeJANUARY 2019 working-class Brooklyn when he embarks on a reckless, yet thrilling road to dancing success. The movie soundtrack remains one of the bestselling of all time, featuring the Bee Gees greatest hits including Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than A Woman as well as 70’s favourites Boogie Shoes, Disco Inferno and many more. Matthew Bourne Company, Streetdance The Movie and Casualty star Richard Winsor plays ‘Tony’, the role which famously rocketed John Travolta to stardom. Winsor has starred around the world, leading numerous celebrated Matthew Bourne dance productions including Swan Lake. On screen he landed cult dance movie Streetdance, and for the BBC was highly acclaimed for his gripping three year portrayal of Caleb in Casualty, until his shocking knife fight exit last year, which was watched by millions. Please note this show contains adult themes and strong language. Directed by Bill Kenwright Design by Gary McCann Choreography by Bill Deamer Lighting by Nick Richings Sound by Dan Samson
ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS OF ALL TIME TUE – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu Eve & Sat Mat £24.00 – £42.00 Wed Mat & Fri 5pm £22.00 – £38.00 Fri 8.30pm & Sat Eve £25.00 – £44.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Tue, £7.50 off Wed and Fri 5pm UNDER 18s £10.00 off Tue –Thu & Fri 5pm (excl. Premium) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (off top two ticket prices only) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (off top two prices, excl. Fri 8.30pm & Sat) SCHOOLS / YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £18.00 (On top two ticket prices only, excl. Premium, excl. Fri 8.30pm & Sat) (All group discounts off top two ticket prices, excl. Fri 8.30pm & Sat) Limited availability on all discounts.
Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE
BILL KENWRIGHT ROBERT STIGWOOD ORGANISATION presents
Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nik Cohn · Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes
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WED 23 – SAT 26 JANUARY 2019 Following the incredible sell-out stage success of Not Dead Enough, The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the No. 1 best-selling author Peter James is back with this spine-tingling new world premiere play. Based on Peter’s own real-life experience, The House on Cold Hill tells the story of the Harcourt family, who move into the house of their dreams; an old, dilapidated Georgian mansion that has been empty for the last 40 years. However, their dream home quickly turns into the stuff of nightmares as they begin to realise they aren’t the only residents at Cold Hill... The House on Cold Hill is a modern day ghostly thriller that will send shivers down your spine and make you think twice about returning home to a dark, empty house after the show! STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED!
WED – SAT 7.30PM, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Wed, Thu & Sat Mat £22.00 – £32.50 Thu Mat £22.00 – £28.50 Fri & Sat Eve £22.00 – £34.50 PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Wed, £7.50 off Thu Mat (off top price tickets) UNDER 21s £20.50 (Best available, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Wed & Thu (off top two ticket prices only) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (off top two prices, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) (All group discounts off top two ticket prices only, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
Meal Deal
2 COURSES + SHOW WED, THU & SAT MAT
£45.50
FRI & SAT EVE
£50.50
POST-SHOW Q&A THU MAT
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk SAT 19 JANUARY 7.30PM
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time. TICKETS £27.50 PREMIERE CARD £23.00 GROUPS 10+ £25.00
MON 28 JANUARY 7.30PM
CIRCUS OF HORRORS
After taking to the road over 22 years ago and touring all over the world the phenomenon returns with its latest brand-new incarnation The Psycho Asylum. The spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre and fantastic circus acts, all woven into a sensational shock/horror story and the darkest of magic – taking the show to a whole new level. TICKETS £18.00 – £28.00 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £9.50 off
Live on stage! SAT 2 – SUN 3 FEBRUARY SAT 1PM & 4PM, SUN 10AM & 1PM From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family! TICKETS £12.00, £19.00 UNDER 16s £2.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £68.00 PREMIERE CARD £1.50 off
Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
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ENTERTAINMENT & DINING EXPERIENCES
Tea & Tour
TUE 25 SEPTEMBER, TUE 23 OCTOBER & FRI 16 NOVEMBER TOUR 1PM AFTERNOON TEA 2.30PM Let our expert guides lead you behind the curtain to explore the backstage secrets of show business. Tread the boards and see the auditorium from the star’s point of view. After your tour, relax and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea. 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.
THU 31 JANUARY BAR OPEN 6.30PM EVENT 7.30PM – 11.30PM TICKETS £40.00 For the first time, the notorious dining room at the Fawlty Towers Hotel is opening its doors to the public for an official dining experience like no other. Check in today to relive the pinnacle of the golden era of television comedy and reacquaint yourself with Britain’s most loved characters. Enjoy three courses of jaw-achingly hilarious immersive theatre and deliciously themed food and drink, served with a side (splitting) dish of Basil and the gang’s most iconic TV moments recreated in uproarious live action – with you as a much honoured and scarcely insulted dinner guest.
SOUNDS FAMILIAR MUSIC QUIZ FRI 1 FEBRUARY EVENT 8PM – 1AM TICKETS £12.00
IN THE RESTAURANT
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IN THE RESTAURANT
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Sounds Familiar Music Quiz is the biggest, best and most raucous music quiz in the UK. We guarantee everyone in the team can be included, with the ethos ‘you don’t have to know the answers to have a good time.’ From Wham! to Weller, Bruno to Bowie – we have it all. With prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last place, plus Best Team Name. The ‘Wheel of Forchooon’ bonus round keeps the momentum spinning. It’s a fun, fantastic, memorable night and it’s why people keep coming back to SFMQ over and over again.
25+
The Ultimate 80s Party Night
IN THE AUDITORIUM
SAT 23 FEBRUARY BAR OPEN 7PM EVENT 8PM – 1AM TICKETS £12.00 GROUPS 10+ £8.00 VIP £18.00 (Inc glass of Prosecco, early entry & exclusive access to the Upper Bar with table service).
The SELL OUT party is back! 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!
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk Set menu applies on all applicable events. Guests are seated at round tables of up to 10. Access to The Restaurant is via 22 steps.
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BECAUSE YOU NEVER FORGET BEING SIXTEEN TUE 5 – SAT 9 FEBRUARY Take That are proud to present… Their new musical with a beautiful story written, by the Olivier-Award-winning writer Tim Firth, which is for anyone who grew up with a boyband. It’s 1993 and for five 16 year old girls, the band is everything. Join us as this group of girls who were once inseparable reunite after 25 years apart and try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting the boyband whose music became the soundtrack to their lives. The Band features the music of Take That, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, whose songs include Never Forget, Back For Good, A Million Love Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine and Rule The World. The Band has now become one of the most successful musical theatre tours ever. Don’t miss your chance to see this breathtaking, brand-new production coming to Dartford direct from London’s West End.
TUE – THU & SAT 7.30PM FRI 5PM & 8.30PM WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu & Fri 5pm £22.50 – £44.50, Fri 8.30pm & Sat £27.50 – £47.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All group discounts off top two ticket prices, excl. Premium, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
MON 11 – SAT 16 FEBRUARY Starring Jake Canuso (Mateo), Janine Duvitski (Jacqueline), Adam Gillen (Liam), Sherrie Hewson (Joyce Temple-Savage), Shelley Longworth (Sam), Tony Maudsley (Kenneth) and featuring Neptune’s very own Asa Elliott, the official world premiere of Derren Litten’s smash-hit ITV comedy Benidorm is set to bring sunshine and smiles to Dartford in the stage debut production of the hugely popular TV show. ITV’s award-winning comedy celebrates over a decade of all-inclusive hilarity, having followed the ensemble cast of holiday makers and staff for ten series since it first broadcast in 2007. Litten has now written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the stage – after a quick spruce up at the Blow ‘n’ Go! Book now for a dose of Benidorm sunshine and see your favourite stars from the Solana live on stage for the very first time.
MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu Eve £24.00 – £42.00 Wed Mat £22.50 – £38.50 Fri & Sat £26.00 – £44.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD £12.50 off Mon, £7.50 off Tue UNDER 18s £5.00 off Mon – Wed (excl. Premium) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Wed (off top two ticket prices) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off VALENTIN (All group discounts off E SPE Treat you top two ticket prices, r loved on CIAL e to some b ubbles! Ti excl. Premium, excl. cket & Fri & Sat) of prosecc glass o for only £45 * *Applicable on Band A tickets, Mon – Thu performances only.
Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
‘THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST INTELLIGENT SETTINGS OF SWAN LAKE I HAVE EVER SEEN. BRAVI’ Balletco Forum
SWAN LAKE MON 18 – WED 20 FEBRUARY Moscow City Ballet returns to The Orchard Theatre with the stunning Swan Lake, presented in classic Russian style with full orchestra. Swan Lake is a signature piece of Moscow City Ballet’s repertoire. The choreography, interpretation and stand-out virtuoso performances win consistently rave reviews. The epic story of Prince Siegfried and his doomed love for Odette is magnificently brought to life in all its original splendour by Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly familiar score. Brimming with Russia’s best dancers, beautiful sets and stunning costumes, Moscow City Ballet is at its outstanding best, making Swan Lake at The Orchard Theatre an unmissable treat!
MON – WED 7.30PM, WED 2.30PM TICKETS £25.00 – £38.00 UNDER 17s Half price FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £100.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off MID-WEEK MATINEE SPECIAL £32.50 (Over 60s, best available. Add post-show afternoon tea for £5.00) PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Mon, £7.50 off Tue SCHOOLS / DANCE SCHOOLS 10+ £15.00 (excl. top price tickets) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
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‘Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy’s Worst Witch’ Sunday Express
A new story based on Jill Murphy’s original books WED 27 FEB – SUN 3 MARCH Long before Harry Potter there was Mildred Hubble. An ordinary girl who found herself in an extraordinary place: a school for witches. Now in her final year, accident prone Mildred and her fellow pupils are about to embark on their biggest and most important adventure yet… Jealous Ethel Hallow is always out to spoil Mildred’s fun. Miss Hardbroom is opposed to all fun in general. And just as Mildred sparks some inevitable mayhem certain to upset them both, an old enemy returns with a plan for revenge that could threaten not just the Academy, but the whole world. Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch stories have sold more than five million copies worldwide and been made into numerous films and TV series. The most recent and successful of which is written by playwright Emma Reeves, who now brings these stories to life on stage in a major new play touring the UK direct from a Royal & Derngate Northampton Christmas season. Featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters, this thrilling new stage adaptation is directed by Theresa Heskins and includes original songs, music, magic and a dose of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium!
WED & THU 10.30AM & 7PM, FRI 7PM, SAT 2.30PM, 7PM, SUN 2.30PM TICKETS Wed – Thu £19.50 – £24.50, Fri – Sun £21.50 – £26.50 UNDER 16s £5.00 off PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Wed 7pm GROUPS 10+ £15.00 (excl. Sat & Sun) SCHOOLS 10+ £12.00 (Wed – Thu performances, includes an ice cream) Most suitable for ages 7+ Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, Novel Theatre and Nica Burns present a Royal & Derngate Northampton production. Illustration Copyright © Jill Murphy
THE AWARD WINNING
MUSICAL
FERN BRITTON ANNA-JANE CASEY K AREN DUNBAR RUTH MADOC SARA CROWE DENISE WELCH REBECCA STORM
with a fabulous company of 20
TUE 5 – SAT 16 MARCH 2019 Calendar Girls The Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is the award-winning production based on the true story of the Calendar Girls – a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary. This marvellous musical comedy which received fantastic five star reviews in London’s West End now comes to Dartford with an all-star cast. Starring Fern Britton, Anna-Jane Casey, Sara Crowe, Karen Dunbar, Ruth Madoc, Rebecca Storm and Denise Welch. The Times described Calendar Girls The Musical as ‘pure gold’. Don’t miss your chance to see this glorious production straight from London’s West End. Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED, SAT & THU 7 MARCH MATS 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu Eve £22.50 – £46.50, Wed & Thu Mat £22.50 – £39.00, Fri & Sat £24.50 – £51.50 PREMIERE CARD £7.50 off Tue 5 March Wed & Thu Matinee Performances GROUPS 8+ £6.00 off GROUPS 10+ £8.50 off GROUPS 20+ £9.50 off GROUPS 40+ £10.50 off Wed–Thu Evening & Sat Matinee Performance GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (All group discounts off top two ticket prices, excl. Premium, excl. Fri & Sat Eve)
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BRITAIN’S BIGGEST THEATRE-CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!
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’Great for kids and even better for adults!‘ THE SUN
WED 20 – SUN 24 MARCH WED – SAT 7.30PM, THU – SAT 5PM, SAT 2PM, SUN 3PM Back by popular demand, this astoundingly talented troupe includes acrobats, aerialists, dancers and daredevil stuntmen. Also featuring the hair-raising motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’. Don’t miss it!
ZIPPOS PRESENTS
R E A L
C I R C U S
M A D E
F O R
T H E A T R E
Based on the bestselling book by
Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
TICKETS Wed – Sun £15.00 – £29.50, Thu & Fri 5pm £22.50 PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one Wed, £7.50 off Thu (off top two ticket prices) UNDER 18s £17.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Wed – Thu (off top two ticket prices) GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (excl. Sat Eve) SCHOOLS / YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £12.00 (excl. top price tickets) (All group discounts excl. Sat Eve)
LIVE ON STAG E
MON 25 – TUE 26 MARCH MON 1.30PM, TUE 10.30AM & 1.30PM IGGETY ZIGGETY ZAGGETY ZOOM! Join the witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups in the Olivier-Award nominated show that’s toured the world! Running time – 1 hour (no interval)
HHHHH ‘A truly theatrical feast’ The List
TICKETS £14.50 PREMIERE CARD £13.00 GROUPS 10+ £11.00 plus buy ten get one free SCHOOLS/YOUTH GROUPS 10+ £11.00 plus buy ten get one free
Room on the Broom © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2001 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
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‘A night of continuous guilty pleasure’ The Telegraph
‘One of the greatest plays about the human condition ever written’ The Guardian
MON 1 – SAT 6 APRIL Jodie Prenger leads the cast in a brand-new production of this ground-breaking comedy classic! Beverly and husband Laurence are throwing a party for their newlywed neighbours, Tony and Angela. Joining them is highly strung Susan who’s been banished from the party of her teenage daughter Abigail. Welcome to 1970s suburbia and its heady mix of free-flowing cocktails, classic disco and cheese and pineapple sticks. As tensions rise and tempers flare the sheen of respectability is torn away by the warring couples with hilarious and potentially disastrous consequences. Mike Leigh’s iconic Abigail’s Party is one of Britain’s most celebrated comedies; beloved by audiences, it thrills and delights in equal measure. It’s not to be missed. Where applicable, fees and charges are included in the stated ticket prices. An optional postage fee may apply.
Meal Deal
2 COURSES + SHOW
£45.50 – £50.50 PREMIERE CARD
£43.00 – £48.00
MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £22.00 – £32.50 Fri & Sat Eve £22.00 – £34.00 Wed Mat £22.00 – £28.50 PREMIUM SEATS AVAILABLE PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon, £7.50 off on Tue & Wed UNDER 21s £18.00 (best available, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (off top two ticket prices only) GROUPS 10+ £7.50 off GROUPS 20+ £8.50 off GROUPS 40+ £9.50 off (off top two prices, excl. Fri & Sat Eve) (All group discounts off top two ticket prices, excl. Fri & Sat Eve)
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PREVIEW PREVIEW
DADOS PRESENTS
WED 10 – SAT 13 APRIL
STARRING
SAMANTHA WOMACK
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‘THIS IS A MUST. DON’T MISS IT’ WHATONSTAGE
BASED ON THE BESTSELLING INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON
‘ THEATRICAL GOLD’ METRO
MON 13 – SAT 18 MAY
TUE 7 – SAT 11 MAY
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PREVIEW
WED 22 – SUN 26 MAY
CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD AS MISS HANNIGAN
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MON 23 – SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 2019
COMING SOON
An Evening with TUE 29 JANUARY
NIGEL FARAGE
SUN 3 FEBRUARY
HANCOCK
SUN 10 FEBRUARY
THU 21 FEBRUARY
FRI 22 FEBRUARY
SUN 24 FEBRUARY
PETER NOONE
BEN FOGLE SUN 17 MARCH
BRIAN POOLE DAVE BERRY VANITY FARE
MON 18 MARCH
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY
TUE 19 MARCH
JIM DAVIDSON WED 27 MARCH
COMING SOON
SAT 30 MARCH
GET INVOLVED
For further information please email takepart@orchardtheatre.co.uk, call 01322 220099 or visit our website
TUESDAYS 10.30AM – 12.30PM
THURSDAYS
ORCHARD THEATRE CHOIR
ORCHARD THEATRE DRAMA
A friendly daytime choir singing songs from a variety of musicals. Learn the songs from our season of shows! Led by a professional Musical Director.
8 –12 YEARS 6PM – 7PM 13 –18 YEARS 7.15PM – 8.15PM
AGES
16+
Cost £30.00 (for 6 week block)
New term starts
THU 13 SEPTEMBER
THEATRE FUN DAYS
Cost £45.00 (for 6 week block)
Take part in a series of workshops where you can make theatre and make friends.
Takes place at Temple Hill Square, Dartford DA1 5HY
SEEDLINGS
NEW CLUB!
UNDER
4s
Parent and toddler drama sessions with play, story time, movement, songs and music.
OCTOBER HALF TERM TUE 23 – THU 25 FEBRUARY HALF TERM TUE 19 – THU 21 TUE ACTING 10.30AM – 2PM WED DANCING 10.30AM – 2PM THU SINGING 10.30AM – 2PM
Participants are to bring a packed lunch. Lunchtime will be supervised. FULL DAY £20.00 THREE DAYS £50.00
THURSDAY 10.30AM – 11.30AM
AGES
16+
New term starts
THU 13 SEPTEMBER Cost £21.00 for 6 sessions
(£3.50 per session. Pay for half a term at a time) Takes place at The Orchard Theatre
Ukulele Club NEW! THURSDAYS 1PM – 3PM
Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill? Now’s your chance! Come along to our brand-new club with a dedicated Ukulele teacher and learn some of your favourite songs. Ukuleles will be supplied for beginners. New term starts
THU 1 NOVEMBER
Takes place at The Orchard Theatre Cost £30.00
(for 6 week block)
SING THE SHOWS A two hour singing workshop themed to the shows coming to The Orchard Theatre. LET IT BE SAT 20 OCT ROCK OF AGES SAT 24 NOV THE BAND SAT 19 FEB 10.30AM – 12.30PM Cost £10.00
SUN 24 FEBRUARY 2019 11AM –3PM
FAMILY DAY If you go down to the woods today... Bring your own blanket and join in the teddy bears’ picnic with fun and games and woodland rhymes!
AGES
3+ TICKETS £7.50* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £25.00* *includes lunch
Workshops that take place in The Orchard Theatre are held in the Upper foyer (accessed via 22 steps)
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MON 29 OCTOBER 7PM
SHAKESPEARE’S SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
An exhilarating evening of theatre, where Shakespeare’s stories are brought to life like never before. Join us for a series of unique Shakespeare productions staged by local schools. TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £9.50 GROUPS/SCHOOLS 20+ £7.50
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 2019
Once Upon A Time
YOUTH SUMMER
19
T 20 PROJEC
10 YEAR
Community Performance Platform
ANNIVERSARY
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AUDITIONS
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SUN 10 MARCH 8.30AM – 2PM
Join us for an evening that celebrates stories! Local dance and theatre companies come together to share stories and exploring different ways of using movement to tell their chosen tales. Once Upon A Time presents a collection of pieces that celebrate the beauty of dance and the tradition of stories. TICKETS £10.00
Call back auditions Sun 17 March 10am – 2pm Show title to be announced. Calling young performers aged nine – 19 and young technicians aged 16 – 19. Take part in our spring audition for the chance to join us for a fantastic fortnight in August! For more information and to complete an audition form visit the Get Involved page on our website.
The Orchard Theatre is proud to be working in partnership with schools and settings on their Artsmark Award journey, putting arts at the heart of education. To find out how The Orchard Theatre can support your Artsmark journey, contact Terri on tmccann@orchardtheatre.co.uk
THE ORCHARD BUSINESS CLUB can provide your company with a unique opportunity to raise its profile both to other businesses and the general public, whilst sampling some of the best hospitality in town. We are proud to work with the following businesses...
Fairfield Leisure
TAXI & PRIVATE HIRE
We are serving the people of DARTFORD for over 40 years All Night Cars use range of vehicles including saloon cars, estates, people carriers (for up to 8 passengers) and wheelchair accessible vehicles Call us on
(01322) 22 11 00 Book online at
www.allnightcars.co.uk Or just take a short walk to our office It's only 200 yards from theatre entrance
For more information contact Jamie Leadbeatter on jleadbeatter@orchardtheatre.co.uk
HOW TO BOOK BOOK ONLINE Booking your favourite seat at The Orchard Theatre couldn’t be easier, with our 24hr 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 prices shown include booking fees unless otherwise stated. Fee-free for Groups 10+ and Premiere Card members (up to four tickets). Group 10+ and Premiere Card prices and discounts shown include booking fee exemption. Where tickets are posted an additional cost of £2.00 is charged for mailing out tickets via first class post.
BY TELEPHONE Call 01322 220000
CONCESSIONS Where offered, concession ticket prices apply to Open from 10.15am – 6pm Mon to Sat. those either over 60 or under 16 years old, unwaged BOOKING COULDN’T BE EASIER We can reserve or full-time students. Concession prices usually apply your tickets without payment for up to seven days. to the top two price tickets only and exclude premium You can book your tickets using Visa, MasterCard, seats. Only one discount can apply per ticket and cheques and postal orders (made payable to appropriate identification may be required upon ‘Orchard Theatre Dartford Limited’). Where request. Not all concessions are available online. performances admit children under the aged of 18 FAMILY OFFER months, they will be admitted for a £1.00 ticket. SELECT Family offer of four tickets must GROUPS 10+ Call the Ticket Office or email YOUR OWN include one adult and one child. N SEATS WHE groups@orchardtheatre.co.uk to benefit from Tickets prices subject to change in line with the YOU BOOK group discounts and to join The Orchard Theatre prevailing VAT rate at the time of purchase. ONLINE Groups’ Club.
ACCESS PERFORMANCES ROCK OF AGES SIGNED PERFORMANCE
ACCESS FOR ALL
We are committed to making The Orchard Theatre accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements please let us know when booking. • Access for wheelchair users • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities • Selected accessible performances • Working dogs welcome • Accessible toilet
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
WED 21 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
ALADDIN
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE (SLIP)
THU 13 DECEMBER 7PM RELAXED PERFORMANCE
FRI 14 DECEMBER 2PM
(Specially adapted performance for those with autistic spectrum conditions) AUDIO DESCRIBED
SUN 30 DECEMBER 1PM
Large print copies of this brochure can be ordered from the Ticket Office
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).
YOUR LOCAL THEATRES…
HQ Theatres is also proud to operate The Churchill Theatre in Bromley. Visit churchilltheatre.co.uk to find out more about upcoming shows and sign up to receive news and offers from the venue.
Music & Lyrics in association with Churchill Theatre Bromley present
Starring
MARK WILLIAMS as Doctor Dolittle
Book, Music and Lyrics by
LESLIE BRICUSSE
Based on the Doctor Dolittle stories by Hugh Lofting and the Twentieth Century Fox Film Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.
FRI 9 - SAT 24 NOVEMBER 2018
BROMLE HAS NEVER Y SEE ANYTHING N LIKE IT!
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GETTING TO THE ORCHARD THEATRE BY TRAIN Dartford railway station just two minutes walk away. There are direct trains from South East London and Kent. BY ROAD 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) 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.
WITH YOUR HELP WE HAVE RAISED OVER £1 MILLION POUNDS FOR GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL As part of the Qdos Entertainment Group, are delighted to reveal that through the generosity of our audiences and staff we have now raised over £1 million for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Thanks to your support we have contributed to a brand-new suite of life changing and life-saving operating theatres due to open in autumn 2017, which will transform the lives of thousands of sick children every year. Your support has made a huge difference and you can still donate by visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital online at gosh.org/theatredonation THANK YOU!
The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1ED
©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 23582
THU 5 – SAT 14 SEPTEMBER 2019 BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk