The Princess Theatre, Torquay Summer / Autumn 2011 brochure by Princess Theatre

BEST NEW MUSICAL (OL IVIER AW ARDS 2011)

DEVON GOES BLONDE Tue 8 - Sat 19 Nov

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WELCOME

DIARY JULY WED 6 JUL SPIRIT OF THE DANCE THU 7 JUL IN THE FLESH FRI 8 JUL THAT’LL BE THE DAY SAT 9 JUL JOHN EDWARD

This year the Princess Theatre celebrates its 50th Anniversary, and we are delighted to host such a brilliant array of productions in this landmark year. Already we have enjoyed shows such as Blood Brothers, Joseph and Calendar Girls, and would like to thank you for coming out to support these wonderful productions. You will be pleased to hear that this year still has much to offer at the Princess Theatre! After five years away, we are very excited to see Grease returning to Torquay at the end of August. Full details can be found on page 4. Now in its second award-winning year in London, Legally Blonde the Musical is coming to Torquay as part of its first National tour. We are honoured to have been chosen as the only venue in Devon and Cornwall to host the show on this leg of the tour, and we’re sure that tickets will be flying out the doors on the back of the production winning Best New Musical at the 2011 Olivier Awards. Don’t miss out! For more information see page 10. There are exciting changes happening with Live Card as we move into the new ATG Theatre Card. This will enable you to make fabulous savings on most shows both here and at all other ATG venues, as well as priority notifications, and fantastic West End offers. All this for just £30 a year. This offers such good value for money as you can save up to £79 for Legally Blonde in November. Come and see our friendly box office staff to make the most of these exciting new developments today!

Wendy Bennett General Manager

MON 11 - SAT 16 JUL DINNERLADIES MON 18 JUL ROYAL AIR FORCE CENTRAL BAND

THU 11 AUG GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

TUE 16 AUG SUPER TROUPER

WED 17 AUG THAT’LL BE THE DAY

THU 18 AUG PAUL ZERDIN

FRI 19 AUG JASON MANFORD

17 16 17 17

SUN 25 SEP THAT’LL BE THE DAY

TUE 27 SEP ROY CHUBBY BROWN

FRI 30 SEP ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

OCTOBER

FRI 25 NOV THE NUTCRACKER

TUE 29 NOV THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW

THU 25 AUG JIM DAVIDSON

FRI 21 OCT FASCINATING AIDA

SAT 22 OCT BOOTLEG BEATLES

THU 4 - FRI 5 AUG JIMMY CARR TUE 9 & WED 10 AUG ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

SAT 15 OCT ESSENCE OF IRELAND

THU 24 NOV THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE

TUE 23 AUG SUPER TROUPER

TUE 26 JULY BEYOND THE BARRICADE

TUE 2 AUG SUPER TROUPER

WED 23 NOV MADAMA BUTTERFLY

TUE 18 OCT CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH 20

AUGUST

TUE 22 NOV SENSATIONAL ‘60’S

WED 24 AUG DOMINIC KIRWAN

TUE 8 - SAT 19 NOV LEGALLY BLONDE

THU 13 OCT BACK TO BROADWAY

SUN 31 JUL JOE PASQUALE

TUE 1 - SAT 5 NOV ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HEAVEN

SAT 23 JUL BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

THU 28 JUL RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

NOVEMBER

SUN 9 OCT ED BYRNE

SUN 21 AUG KEN DODD -

TUE 20 - SAT 24 SEP TOPS PRESENT ANNIE

FRI 26 AUG MAGIC OF MOTOWN

DECEMBER THU 1 DEC MERCURY

SUN 4 DEC ROYAL MARINES

FRI 9 DEC - SUN 1 JAN SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

SAT 27 AUG BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND THAT’LL BE THE DAY

BOB THE BUILDER

SUN 28 AUG ALAN CARR

WED 26 OCT RESPECT LA DIVA

THU 27 OCT MARTY WILDE

TUE 30 AUG - SAT 10 SEP GREASE

TUE 25 OCT

MON 12 - SAT 17 SEP AGATHA CHRISTIE’S VERDICT

FEBRUARY 2012

SAT 29 OCT PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS 23

SEPTEMBER 6

FRI 3 FEB OMID DJALILI

SAT 4 FEB GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND

MON 13 - SAT 18 FEB SPAMALOT

MARCH 2012 AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP (ATG) is the largest theatre operator in the world combining its international stature with core local values. As a successful and respected theatre provider, ATG has years of experience helping millions of customers enjoy the very best theatre and live entertainment - and now it’s your turn to be part of it.

SAT 3 MAR COUNT ARTHUR STRONGS COMMAND PERFORMANCE FRI 30 MAR LA TRAVIATA

APRIL 2012 WED 4 APR SARAH MILLICAN

GREASE TUE 30 AUG - SAT 10 SEP

‘THE NO.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!!!’ ‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS’, CHANNEL 4

HOPELES SUMMER NIGHTS S DEVOTEDLY THE TO YOU SANDY YOU’RE AT H ONE T T AN GREASED LIGHTNIN ’ IW GREASE IS THE WORD AND MANY MORE!

The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, comes to Princess Theatre, from Tue 30 August for just two weeks only! Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy and Ice Champion Robin Cousins as Teen Angel. Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again. It’s the original High School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

with

Ice Champion

So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO!’ NEIL SEAN, SKY NEWS

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 4 x

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Photographs of West End company and of Danny Bayne and Carina Gillespie by Paul Coltas

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GRIPPING AND POWERFUL DRAMA FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF CRIME’ AGATHA CHRISTIE

TOPS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

CAST INCLUDES

SUSAN PENHALIGON ROBERT DUNCAN PETER BYRNE ELIZABETH POWER LYNDON OGBOURNE

BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR YOU’LL LOVE IT!

AND

MARK WYNTER

Annie tells the rags to riches story of a resourceful orphan who at the age of eleven was plucked from the clutches of the horrible Miss Hannigan, to sample life in the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks.

‘KEEPS THE SUSPENSE BUZZING TO THE LAST’ GAZETTE AND HERALD

A superb cast includes Susan Penhaligon, a prolific stage actress more recently known to TV audiences as Jean Hope in Emmerdale, Robert Duncan who played Gus Hedges in the multi award-winning comedy Drop the Dead Donkey, Peter Byrne, fondly known for Dixon of Dock Green, Elizabeth Power whose most notable television role was her portrayal of Christine Hewwitt in BBC’s Eastenders and 60’s pop idol Mark Wynter. Having been forced to flee persecution in his home country, the brilliant and idealistic Professor Karl Hendryk leads a content and morally upstanding life, but his world is turned upside-down when the prospect of life-saving treatment for his invalid wife persuades him to take on a new pupil against his better judgement; the spoilt, conniving minx Helen who will stop at nothing to get her way. With murderous intentions afoot, it only remains to be seen what verdict will be delivered, and if justice will prevail.

‘A MOVING, INTRIGUING AND THOUGHTPROVOKING PLAY OF FORBIDDEN LOVE’ SURREY HERALD 6

‘ENJOY BEING DRAWN INTO THE WEB OF EMOTIONS BINDING THE CHARACTERS TOGETHER’ SOUTHEND ECHO

After last year’s award winning production of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, TOPS are thrilled to bring you this heart-warming musical which features such numbers as Tomorrow and It’s the Hard-knock Life. Annie is the story of how hope triumphs over adversity. It is the perfect ‘feel-good’ musical that can be enjoyed by the whole family and will have you humming along to all the familiar tunes. Musical Director Rob Young Director David Hyde Constantine Choreographer Tracey Loveridge Book by Thomas Meehan Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin

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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

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C’MON EVERYBODY. YOU’LL BE DANCING IN THE AISLES!

TAKE CENTRE STAGE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY From unique to traditional the possibilities are endless Fully licensed for Marriage Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships For more information call 01803 290288

‘REAL STARS! REAL HITS! A SUPERB MIX’ BELFAST TELEGRAPH

A QUALITY WEDDING AT A UNIQUE VENUE NEED NOT BREAK THE BANK The following wedding package is available from an amazing £2,000 Cost includes Room hire with panoramic views across the beautiful Bay for a Civil Ceremony from 3pm

This rock ’n’ roll extravaganza has one helluva line-up! Joining Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley in this heavenly gathering will be Del Shannon, Ricky Nelson, and Eddie Cochran. A non-stop parade of hits will feature million sellers Runaway, Hats Off To Larry, Swiss Maid, So Long Baby, Keep Searchin’. All time greats Poor Little Fool, It’s Late, Fools Rush In, Hello Mary-Lou, Travelling Man and Garden Party. Rock ’n’ roll anthems including Three Steps To Heaven, Something Else, Weekend and Come On Everybody. Plus all your favourites from back in the day. The legends live on and will have you dancing in the aisles.

‘TWO HOURS OF ROCK’N’ROLL PARADISE’ THE OBSERVER 14 8

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A chilled glass of Bucks Fizz to welcome your guests. A wedding breakfast area tastefully decorated to enhance the natural beauty of the surroundings A delicious 3 course wedding breakfast or sumptuous buffet depending on your requirements and a glass of sparkling wine to toast

your happy occasion. Then relax and unwind at your evening reception overlooking the glistening moonlit waters whilst we serve you and your guests with mouth-watering canapés. Cost stated is based upon 50 adult guests. For wedding date availability contact us on 01803 290288

WINNER! BEST NEW MUSICAL 20 11 OLIVIER AWARDS ‘SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER. SENSATIONAL’

STARRING

Starring West End legend

DAVE WILLETTS as Callaghan

THE SUN

★★★★

‘SMART, SASSY, SPECTACULAR’

NEIL TOON

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★

‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

(HOLLYOAKS) as Warner

For the first time ever, the West End & Broadway sensation, 2011 Olivier Award winner (Best New Musical) and winner of Best New Musical Whatsonstage.com Awards, Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Torquay. Based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this critically acclaimed new musical is created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School. Legally Blonde The Musical will take you from the social whirl of California Campus life to Harvard’s Halls of Justice with the brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket in town. The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal!

‘PERFECTION’ THE INDEPENDENT

★★★★★ TIME OUT

and introducing

FAYE BROOKES as Elle

TUE 8 - SAT 19 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm LIVECARD 2 for 1 on Tue 8 Nov £6 off top 2 prices thereafter GROUPS 10+ Up to £7 off top 3 prices FAMILY TICKET Available on Mon - Thu perfs Top 3 prices £99, £69 and £44 C G L S Details page 26

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‘FULL OF AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION, CUSTOMARY PANTO JOKES AND A FEW ADULT JOKES FOR THE PARENTS’ HERALD EXPRESS

LISA RILEY STARS IN

BANNER THE SOUTH WEST’S FAVOURITE FAMILY PANTO

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, THIS PANTO IS THE BEST OF ALL!

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‘THE THEATRE RESOUNDED WITH ‘OOHS’ AND ‘AHS’ — ALL THE RIGHT RESPONSES WERE MADE, THE VILLAINS WERE BOOED RESOUNDINGLY AND THE LOVERS GREETED WITH ACCLAMATION’

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HERALD EXPRESS

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This Christmas we will be booing the Evil Queen as she tries to poison poor Snow White. Let’s hope her seven little friends can save the day and let true love conquer all! Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to The Princess Theatre we go for a traditional family pantomime at it’s best. With bucket loads of Christmas cheer, what a wonderful way to end the year!

7pm 7pm 7pm

JANUARY 2011 Sun 1

GROUPS SAVE UP TO £7.50 plus the organiser goes FREE!

CHILDREN ONLY £12

OPENING SHOWS STANDARD SEATS £11 SCHOOL GROUPS £8.50! with 1 teacher FREE per 10 children

2pm

OPENING PERFORMANCES Standard seats just £11. Valid on Fri 9 Dec at 2pm and 7pm. No other concessions apply. CONCESSIONS £15 LIVECARD £12 No concessions on Mon 26th Dec.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT MUSICAL COMEDY ‘FANTASTIC FUN!’ THE EXPRESS

‘I FELT I MIGHT ACTUALLY DIE OF LAUGHTER’

‘SPAMALOT IS REALLY GREAT. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT, GO, GO’ CHRIS TARRANT, BBC RADIO 2

THE INDEPENDENT

‘GLORIOUS, IRRESISTIBLE SILLINESS’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

Starring

TODD CARTY AS MANY TICKETS WERE SOLDALOT AND MANY FOLKS DID LAUGHALOT THIS THEATRE DID THINKALOT AND HENCEFORTH BROUGHT BACK SPAMALOT Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. he

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sa The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, fety) Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE Todd Carty aka Tucker, expert ice-skater and EastEnders stalwart stars as Patsy.

‘A TRULY JOYOUS AND TRIUMPHANT EVENING’ DAILY EXPRESS 14

‘TRULY A KNIGHT TO REMEMBER’

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CONCERTS & COMEDY

SUPER TROUPER

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

TUE 2, 16 & 23 AUG 7.30pm C F

DIRECTED BY RAY MCVAY

BRAND NEW SUMMER SHOW

THU 11 AUG 7.30pm C L

WED 17, BANK HOL WEEKEND SAT 27 AUG

Super Trouper formerly Abba Mania, is now accepted as the world’s number one touring production. Featuring a special concert presentation, celebrating the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

Prepare yourself for a fantastic trip down memory lane as Musical Director Ray McVay leads the official Glenn Miller Orchestra. Along with the Moonlight Serenaders, our wonderful vocal group, Jan Messeder and Colin Anthony on vocals and the Uptown Hall Gang all get together to relive the spirit of the forties in this great evening of Glenn Miller music.

& SUN 25 SEP 7.30pm C G L Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with a Brand New 2012 Tour. Featuring an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere. CHILDREN GO HALF PRICE! www.thatllbetheday.com

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK TUE 9 - WED 10 AUG 7.30pm C G L It’s time to Shake, Rattle and Roll all the way back to the fantastic 50s! Travel back to the time of Teddy Boys, quiffs, Brylcreem, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes. Featuring a phenomenal cast of over 20 singers, dancers and musicians, Rock Around the Clock is a non-stop hit parade of rock ’n’ roll classics that is guaranteed to leave you dancing into the night!

JIMMY CARR LAUGHTER THERAPY THU 4 & FRI 5 AUG 7.30pm Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. If you have a sick sense of humour maybe laughter is the best medicine. Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Recommended dose: one new show to be taken annually (I said annually). Recommended age 16+

This American jukebox sensation has already wowed audiences all over the world and includes music made famous by Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and the Comets, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, The Platters and Jerry Lee Lewis. Featuring unforgettable songs such as Great Balls of Fire, Jail House Rock, Blueberry Hill, Shake Rattle and Roll, Good Golly Miss Molly, Johnny B Goode and many more. ‘THE BIGGEST AND BEST 50’S SHOW OF ALL TIME!’ VEGAS POST

PAUL ZERDIN

JASON MANFORD LIVE

SPONGEFEST 2011

FRI 19 AUG 7.30pm

THU 18 AUG 7.30pm Arguably Britain’s most talented and leading ventriloquist and comedian. Paul was by far the stand out performer of last year’s Royal Variety Show, and after a complete sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, Paul is now taking his show on a UK tour. Come and see Paul and friends, the cheeky and lovable Sam, Albert, Baby and a few new tricks up his sleeves. www.paulzerdin.com

As seen on The One Show, Live at the Apollo and Walk on the Wild Side, 8 out of 10 Cats, Royal Variety Performance 2009, and Jason Manford & Friends, BBC Radio 2. ‘SHARP OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY, INSPIRED ONE-LINERS - MANFORD CERTAINLY KNOWS HOW TO GET THE LAUGHS’ METRO ‘ONE OF THE MOST CONSISTENTLY FUNNY NEW COMICS AROUND’ JONATHAN ROSS

CONCERTS & COMEDY

DON’T FORGET! THAT’LL BE THE DAY C G L SAT 27 AUG & SUN 25 SEP See page 17

KEN DODD

DOMINIC KIRWAN

ALAN CARR

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

SUN 21 AUG 7pm G

THROUGH THE YEARS

WORK IN PROGRESS

TUE 27 SEP 7.30pm C L G Adults only

WED 24 AUG 7.30pm

SUN 28 AUG 7.30pm

Presenting the rich, distinctive voice of Dominic Kirwan, truly one of the finest performers Ireland has ever produced. Throughout 2011 Dominic will be touring the UK bringing his own dynamic, vibrant performing style to theatres across the country. His brand new live show Through The Years takes a refreshing look at the finest countryt, pop and traditional Irish music.

Star of Channel 4’s Alan Carr Chatty Man returns to the road for his first UK Tour in over 4 years.

JIM DAVIDSON

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

ED BYRNE

SEASIDE FROLICS

FRI 26 AUG 7.30pm C G L E

FRI 30 SEP 7.30pm

CROWD PLEASER

Get ready – the UK’s No 1 live Motown concert show returns bigger than ever with its all new 2011 spectacular. Here it comes – the smash hit from the States authentically recreates Motown’s sublime harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship. A super-talented cast perform hits from The Supremes,Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeve, Lionel Richie and more.

Starring World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Lee Memphis King, this is the biggest Elvis show to tour theatres in the UK. Taking you from the ‘68 comeback special to the Vegas years, with a big band, multimedia screens and projection.

Ken Dodd OBE travels the country virtually non-stop dispensing liberal doses of his unique tickle-tonic, and he’s ‘discumknockerated’ (Knotty Ash parlance for ‘over the moon’) to be touring with his famous Happiness Show. Ken is celebrating more than 50 years of happiness and laughter, having become a professional entertainer in 1954. But it is his undoubted genius as a comedian that stamps Ken Dodd out as a showbiz legend.

THU 25 AUG 7.30pm C G L The incomparable Jim Davidson live, dangerous and as uncompromising as ever. An hysterical evening of near-the-knuckle stand up comedy featuring one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians. For a very limited tour only. A night not to be missed! Adults Only. www.jimdavidson.org.uk

Come and join Alan as he tries out new material for his forthcoming 33 date UK and Ireland arena tour. www.offthekerb.co.uk

A MUST SEE FOR ALL ELVIS FANS!

Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laughout-loud comedy - guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town, but be warned - If easily offended please stay away!

SUN 9 OCT 7.30pm After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is back with his new show Crowd Pleaser. Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds frustratingly maddening, Crowd Pleaser is a hilarious insight into Ed’s life. Recommended age 16+.

www.easytheatres.com

CONCERTS & COMEDY

BACK TO BROADWAY

ESSENCE OF IRELAND

BOOTLEG BEATLES

BOB THE BUILDER

THU 13 OCT 7.30pm

SAT 15 OCT 2.30pm & 7.30pm C G L

IN CONCERT

BOB’S BIG THEATRE BUILD

SAT 22 OCT 7.30pm C L

TUE 25 OCT 1pm C E F

Relive the sixties with the world’s premier Beatle band in a spectacular multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatle hits. Using film footage of the period, ‘with a little help from’ their brass and string ensemble, the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop. It’s not the Beatles but you simply won’t believe it!

The world’s favourite builder brings his brand new show to Torquay! Bob and Wendy have been called in to ‘fix’ up Fixham Theatre ready for the grand opening by the world famous director Dickie Oliver! Spud, Scoop, Lofty and Scrambler will also be on hand to help Sunshine Valley’s favourite builder. But he’ll need your help too! There’s a deadline to meet. Can we fix it? Yes we can!

With fantastic renditions of the world’s favourite musicals, including songs from Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast, Blood Brothers, Phantom, Grease, Chicago, Les Miserables and many more. Back to Broadway will take your breath away. Featuring some of the Country’s finest vocalists straight from the West End, this is the best show of its kind.

Now with their biggest and most talented cast of dancers, singers, and musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music, and a touch of Irish craic. Whether you’re experience this sensational show for the first time, or returning for the fifth, Essence of Ireland is not to be missed. ‘IF YOU LIKED RIVERDANCE, YOU WILL LOVE THIS SHOW!’ SOUTHAMP TON ECHO

FROM THE CREATOR OF THE WEST END HIT SHOW THRILLER LIVE

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

FASCINATING AIDA

RESPECT LA DIVA

MARTY WILDE & THE WILD CATS

TUE 18 OCT 7.30pm

FRI 21 OCT 7.30pm

WED 26 OCT 7.30pm

THU 27 OCT 7.30pm

His telling lyrics and his engaging anecdotes captivate audiences wherever he performs. On stage he is as entertaining as he is melodic, and there’s always a good dose of humour thrown in. His music, which ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem, hits the spot. He has dedicated fans the world over.

Three times Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. This brand new show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (6 million plus hits on YouTube).

A powerful & entertaining musical revue paying tribute to some of the greatest female singers of all time. Pay homage to the legendary talents of Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Etta James, Shirley Bassey, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Dusty Springfield and more. Hosted by X-Factor finalist Andy Abraham, featuring Denise Pearson (Five Star), Katy Setterfield (winner of BBC’s The One & Only) & Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol)

One of the greatest names of 50s and 60s music looks back at a career spanning over fifty years of Rock and Roll. Join Marty as he presents a stunning evening of Rock memories from his own vaults, and also pays homage to friends who helped shape the nature of British Rock and Roll. Including his personal favourites... Bad Boy, Jesamine, Teenager in Love, Rubber Ball, Jezabel, Sea of Love, and many many more.

★★★★ ‘HILARIOUS’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

ELLEN KENT RETURNS WITH THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED UKRAINIAN NATIONAL OPERA OF KHARKIV

CONCERTS & COMEDY

DEREK BLOCK & BLACKBURN INTERNATIONAL PROUDLY PRESENT TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH HANDPICKED SOLOISTS, HIGHLY- PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS 3D SAT 29 OCT 7.30pm C G L

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Starring the American-Korean soprano Rosa Lee Thomas and the Korean soprano Elena Dee*. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

‘THIS IS A BUTTERFLY TO CHERISH’

WED 23 NOV 7.30pm CONCESSIONS £5 OFF L G C Details page 26

‘DEMENTEDLY GOOD FUN’ VANITY FAIR This is a non sexual show featuring full male nudity.

TUE 22 NOV 7.30pm C G L Without doubt the most explosive 60’s show touring the UK, this is the must see 60’s show for 2011. Original classics performed by 4 of the most popular bands of the 60s, starring The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and The Union Gap UK, plus The Dreamers, hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers. Relive the past when pop music was at its very best.

The love story that gripped Paris. A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate consumptive Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in La Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include The Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato.

‘UPLIFTING, CHARMING, HEROIC AND FINALLY TEAR -JERKING’ LIVERPOOL ECHO

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change.

The astonishing and unforgettable Puppetry of the Penis is back with a brand new show and after working with the same people who brought you James Cameron’s Avatar, this time incredibly it’s in 3D! This show is nut to be missed.

THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

FRI 30 MAR 7.30pm CONCESSIONS £5 OFF

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE

THE NUTCRACKER

THU 24 NOV 7.30pm C L

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET

The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi. They are the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself! ‘HAVE YOU SEEN THIS GUY? HE LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE JON BON JOVI IT’S FREAKY MAN!’ CHAD KROEGER – NICKELBACK

FRI 25 NOV 7.30pm C G S C The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets. www.viennafestivalballet.com

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CONCERTS & COMEDY GROUPS WHY NOT MAKE YOUR VISIT TO THE THEATRE EVEN BETTER BY GETTING TOGETHER AS A GROUP & MAKING THE MOST OF OUR FABULOUS GROUP BOOKINGS SERVICE?

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

MERCURY

GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND

BRAND NEW 2011 CHRISTMAS SHOW

THE ULTIMATE QUEEN EXPERIENCE

SAT 4 FEB 7.30pm G

TUE 29 NOV 7.30pm C G L

THU 1 DEC 7.30pm C G L

Prepare for a party this Christmas as the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production, the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with a Brand New 2011 Christmas Show. Join in and treat yourself to an early Christmas pressie. ‘WHAT A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW THAT’LL BE THE DAY IS. NOT TO BE MISSED!’ THE DAILY MAIL

After over a decade on tour, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. 20 years after the death of Freddie, Mercury perform classic hits from the height of Queen’s reign including We Will Rock You, A Kind Of Magic, Friends Will Be Friends, Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen and many, many more.

Having won almost every brass band accolade, the real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, have a highly acclaimed international reputation with numerous recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing hits from Brassed Off plus favourite classics in spectacular style!

Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets you can receive the following benefits: • Reserve now, pay later • No booking fees • Huge savings on the majority of shows • Reservations can be easily changed • Reserve more than one show at a time • No deposits required • Reservations are invoiced, and are easy for you to review and check before paying • Tickets posted free to your door So, just call our dedicated and friendly Group Sales team on:

0844 871 3043 Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm

AMAZING SAVINGS FOR GROUPS! Just look at the fantastic per ticket savings you can make when booking a group of 10+ GREASE up to £7 discount per ticket VERDICT up to £5 discount per ticket ANNIE up to £3 discount per ticket ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HEAVEN up to £5 discount per ticket

ROYAL MARINES

OMID DJALILI

SARAH MILLICAN

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

TOUR OF DUTY

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLICAN

SUN 4 DEC 7.30pm C G L

FRI 3 FEB 7.30pm

WED 4 APR 8pm

The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines present a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers. This entertaining band delights audiences wherever they perform and their world-renowned Corps of Drums will demonstrate the precision, accuracy and skill for which they have become famous across the globe.

Multi award winning stand-up television and movie star Omid Djalili is back on tour with his brand new comedy show. A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; Time Out Award - for Best Stand Up, the EMMA Award and was a South Bank Award nominee as well as being a Perrier Award nominee. Recommended age 16+

After selling out all 120 dates on her debut tour, Sarah Millican is back on the road with a new show. Ever wondered how to make a home made treadmill? The practicalities of an orgy? Or what to do when you don’t like parties but do like party food? Wonder no more. If your glass if half full, she’ll top it up. Recommended for 16+

LEGALLY BLONDE up to £7 discount per ticket SNOW WHITE up to £7.50 discount per ticket SPAMALOT up to £10 discount per ticket (with Early Bird Discount, see page 14 for details) Discounts shown are the maximum saving available and exclusions may apply on some performances.

BOOKING INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US

IN PERSON The box office, situated on the road side of the building, is open from Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm and remains open until 15 minutes after curtain up on show nights.

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Concessions must be applied for at the time of booking as tickets are sold on a NO REFUND, NO EXCHANGE basis so please check your dates before booking.

Early Booking Discount Available Schools Discount Available Childrens Discount Available

For more details about concessions available please contact the Box Office. For information on Group Bookings please contact our Group Sales Team. GROUPS OF 10+ 0844 871 3043 (10am to 5pm Monday to Friday.) There is usually a discount for booking 10 or more tickets. Tickets can be reserved in advance and held up to a month before the date of the show. THEATRE TOKENS Princess Theatre Gift Vouchers are available to purchase at the Box Office and make the ideal gift. Gift wrapping service also available! We also sell and accept National Theatre Tokens. They are available in values of £5, £10 & £20 with no expiry date. Tokens can also be purchased at most Tourist Information Centres and branches of WHSmith, or by calling Tokenline on 0870 164 8800. www.theatretokens.com RESTORATION LEVY A £1 contribution to the theatre’s

£22

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All seats £17.50

This brochure is printed on responsibly sourced FSC paper. Please continue to help the environment by recycling it.

All seats £17.50

All seats £21

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Princess Theatre, Torquay is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Spamalot and South Pacific.

Super Trouper

All seats £17.50

Dominic Kirwan

All seats £19.50

Jim Davidson

All seats £21

The Magic of Motown

All seats £22

£22

£19.50

All seats £28.50

Grease Mon - Thu eves £32.50 £29.50 £26.50 £23.50 £20.50 Wed & Thu early £27.50 £24.50 £21.50 £18.50 £15.50 Fri & Sat eves £35 £32 £29 £26 £23 Agatha Christie’s Verdict Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Wed mat Fri & Sat eves

£19.50 £17.50 £21.50

That’ll Be The Day

£15.50 £13.50 £17.50

£22

£19.50

All seats £22 £21

£19.50

The Nutcracker £23.50 £18.50

£19

£17

£22.50 £20.50 £24.50

All seats £19.50 All seats £24.50

All seats £19.50

All seats £24.50

Bob the Builder

All seats £14.50

£19.50

£18.50

£16.50

All seats £18.50

£15.50 £17.50

£30.50 £33.50

£22

£19.50

£27.50 £24.50 £19.50

£16

£23

Spamalot Mon eve & Wed mat £26.50 £21.50 £17.50 £14.50 Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat £30.50 £26.50 £22.50 £16.50 Fri & Sat eves £34.50 £30.50 £26.50 £19.50 £18

All seats £20

£19.50

£13.50

All seats £16

Omid Djalili

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

£45 £39.50 £49.50

All seats £21

£31.50

£35.50 £39.50

SEATING PLAN

Prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. Price band P related to Premium seats situated in the Circle.

The Bootleg Beatles

Respect La Diva £24.50 £22.50 £20.50 £18.50

£14.50

All seats £18.50

Snow White & the Seven Dwarves

All seats £19.50

£17.50

£31.50

Essence of Ireland Sat mat Sat eve £18.50

£34

The Bon Jovi Experience

£21.50

£17

Puppetry of the Penis

Madama Butterfly

£18

Back to Broadway

Marty Wilde

The Sensational Sixties £23.50

Royal Marines

£35.50 £30.50 £38

Legally Blonde Mon - Thu eves £39.50 £37.50 £29.50 £22.50 £18.50 Midweek mat £29.50 £22.50 £18.50 Fri & Sat £45 £39.50 £32.50 £25 £19.50

All seats £21

Fascinating Aida

Mercury

That’ll Be The Day

Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven Wed - Thu eves & mats £25.50 £22.50 £19.50 Tue eve £18 Fri & Sat eves £29.50 £25.50 £21.50

Ed Byrne

Charlie Landsborough

PRICE BAND

Sarah Millican

Roy Chubby Brown One Night of Elvis

£17.50 £15.50 £19.50

All seats £16

TOPS Annie

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP

Paul Zerdin

Alan Carr

restoration fund is included in all ticket prices.

All seats £18.50

That’ll Be The Day

Groups Discount Available

Concessions Available

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Jason Manford R

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CONCESSIONS

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WHEELCHAIR SPACES We can accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs per performance. Ticketmaster or booking on line cannot access these spaces. Please call in to the box office or call 0844 871 3023 and select option 2.

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www.princesstheatre.org.uk This will give you all the information you need about the theatre and shows. Booking on line will link you to the Ticketmaster website. Choosing to book this way will incur a per ticket Ticketmaster fee and a transaction fee for postage or collection on the night of the show from the box office.

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0844 871 3023 To pay by debit or credit card – select option 1 (Available 24 Hours) This will direct your call to Ticketmaster who handle all telephone card bookings. Choosing to pay this way will incur a per ticket Ticketmaster fee and a transaction fee for postage or collection on the night of the show from the box office.

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TICKET AGENTS You can book in person at the following Tourist Information Centres. Chard • Dartmouth • Dawlish • Exeter • Exmouth • Newton Abbot • Plymouth • Teignmouth Tiverton • Torquay • Totnes. And also at the public libraries in Brixham • Churston • Paignton

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Please note that tickets for some shows carry a per ticket booking fee for ALL debit and credit card bookings.

Jimmy Carr

If there is a show on a Sunday or Bank Holiday we will open at 4pm.

To reserve tickets and send a cheque – select option 2 (During opening hours) We will reserve your tickets for 3 days whilst you send cheque payment. Please make cheques payable to The Princess Theatre and enclose an SAE for the return of your tickets. We will give you a reservation number which needs to be written on the reverse of your cheque. Send to Box Office, Princess Theatre, Torbay Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ

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HOW TO BOOK

DINING

BREEZES AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE

Enjoy breakfast on the decking with us

special event or family occasion.

whilst watching the boats in the Marina.

We are also now offering a party catering

We serve a selection of homemade soup,

service. Our superb homemade quiches, homity

light bites & lunches, as well as a fantastic

pies or cheesecakes are available to order

selection of homemade cakes & pastries.

for you to take home. If you have any special

Going to a show? Why not book a pre-theatre

requirements, we will be happy to discuss

dinner and delight in our homemade food

these with you.

& fantastic views over the harbour.

To reserve a table or for further information

Our function room is available for your

phone 01803 212383