AUTUMN 2012
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WELCOME I am delighted to welcome you to our new season brochure. Coming to the Princess Theatre we have some great shows ranging from music to musicals, comedy to opera and of course the traditional family pantomime. Don’t miss the fantastic musical Chicago back by popular demand this July.
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DINING AT THE PRINCESS THEATRE
DIARY JULY SAT 14 JUL JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW 3 WED 18 JUL BEYOND THE BARRICADE
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FRI 20 JUL JIMMY CARR
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MON 23 - SAT 28 JUL CHICAGO
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SUN 29 JUL THE DRIFTERS
BREEZES AT THE PR INC E SS THEATRE
Enjoy breakfast on the decking with us whilst watching the boats in the Marina. We serve a selection of lovely soups, light bites and lunches, as well as a fantastic selection of homemade cakes and pastries. Going to a show? Why not book a pre-theatre dinner and delight
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in our homemade food and fantastic views over the harbour. Our function room is available or your special event or family occasion. We are also now offering a party catering service. Our superb homemade quiches, homity pies or cheesecakes are available to
order for you to take home. If you have any special requirements, we will be happy to discuss these with you. To reserve a table or for further information phone 01803 206380.
MON 30 JUL JIM DAVIDSON
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TUE 25 - SAT 29 SEP TOPS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS ME AND MY GIRL 8
OCTOBER THU 11 OCT THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE
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TUE 15 - SAT 26 JAN STARLIGHT EXPRESS
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FEBRUARY
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MON 18 – SAT 23 FEB 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
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SAT 20 OCT MARTY WILDE’S ROCK N ROLL PARTY
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THU 1 NOV THE MANFREDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
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SAT 18 AUG ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS 75 SPECIAL WITH BARRY STEELE
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SUN 19 AUG KEN DODD
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FRI 24 AUG GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
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SAT 25 AUG THAT’LL BE THE DAY
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TUE 28 & WED 29 AUG ANGELINA BALLERINA
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FRI 31 AUG ROY CHUBBY BROWN
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NOVEMBER
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WED 14 NOV JOAN ARMATRADING WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS WOOD
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SAT 17 NOV ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS
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THU 22 NOV SLADE AND SWEET
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SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
SAT 1 SEP THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR
SAT 1 DEC ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
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SUN 3 MAR THE MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS THU 7 MAR HAIRY BIKERS
MILTON JONES 14
TUE 13 NOV 10CC LIVE IN CONCERT 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WED 28 NOV THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW
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FRI 8 MARCH
SAT 3 NOV COPPÉLIA
SUN 25 NOV JIMMY CARR
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MARCH
TUE 14 - THU 16 AUG CIRQUE DU CIEL
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JANUARY
FRI 19 OCT SPIRIT OF THE DANCE
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SUN 28 OCT CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH 13
WED 22 AUG JIM DAVIDSON
FRI 14 DEC - SUN 6 JAN CINDERELLA
ALSO BOOKING
TUE 7 AUG MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS 10
FRI 17 AUG BACK FOR GOOD
MON 3 DEC THE ELO EXPERIENCE
SAT 13 OCT THE ILLEGAL EAGLES HEAVEN HEALS UP TOUR
AUGUST SAT 4 AUG THE SEARCHERS
MON 10 - SAT 15 SEP MURDER ON THE NILE
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WED 13 MARCH CARMEN
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PRICE PROMISE Many shows at the Princess Theatre Torquay are available from just £10, with great value seats now available throughout the auditorium. Speak to a sales advisor to find the right seat at the right price.
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THE SEXY, SASSY, WEST END SMASH HIT RETURNS
ONE OF CHRISTIE’S GREATEST THRILLERS BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS
‘A SUPERB PRODUCTION’
STARRING
‘MURDER, GREED, CORRUPTION, EXPLOITATION, ADULTERY AND TREACHERY - ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS’ So begins the international award winning musical, Chicago, which comes to the Princess Theatre for 1 week only starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart, Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly and Bernie Nolan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton. Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival, double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn. Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2 Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it. 6 x 6
ALI BASTIAN, STEFAN BOOTH, TUPELE DORGU & BERNIE NOLAN MON 23 - SAT 28 JUL Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm Wed mats 2.30pm Sat 5pm & 8.30pm TICKETS £12 - £32.50 (Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Monday, thereafter £5 off (excl. Fri & Sat) C G S Details page 23
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THE OBSERVER
Now in its seventh thrilling year, the Official Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller Murder on the Nile. On board a steamer, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom. Then tragedy strikes - a body is discovered. And all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée. But everything is not what it seems, and holidaying cleric Canon Pennefather is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit as he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless murderer. This latest instalment from the Official Agatha Christie Theatre Company promises a host of colourful characters and all the twists and turns of a classic Christie to keep you guessing to the final shattering climax. Agatha Christie® Murder On the Nile™ © 1946 Agatha Christie limited (a Chorion company). All rights reserved. Previous cast photographs.
MON 10 - SAT 15 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £10 - £25 (Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on opening night (top 2 prices). £4 discount thereafter (top 2 prices). Not applicable on Fri/Sat eve perfs C G Details page 23 No concession Fri/Sat eves
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DIRECT FROM CHINA AND BEYOND GRAVITY
The internationally acclaimed production of ShangHi by Cirque Du Ciel comes to Torquay. Originally directed in China by Cirque Du Soleil’s Guy Caron, this production has been theatrically reworked to appeal to audiences of all ages. With over 30 multi-talented and skilled performers, this marvellous two hour extravaganza combines acrobatics, modern dance, martial arts, original music and many other traditional and modern Chinese elements in a spectacular adventure - the next generation of Cirque Du Soleil. The astonishing routines include Mexican hat juggling, the terrifying yet beautiful aerial silks and the famous death defying Chinese Monkey Poles, in a dizzying mix of balancing, tumbling, spinning and brilliant live drumming. Miss this and you will miss the most daring, breathtaking family show of the year!
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TOPS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
To continue our highly successful run of West End and Broadway smash hits, we will be presenting the comical and toe-tapping musical Me & My Girl. Set in 1930s London, it is the male version of My Fair Lady where costermonger Bill Snibson fi nds out that he is the illegitimate heir to Lord Hareford. Bill is left to use his wit and humour to break down the class divisions. Hilarious and witty dialogue ensures that the fun and games never cease as the cheeky and cheerful Bill learns to overcome the disapproval of his new family. This musical, which includes songs The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Leaning on a Lampost, Me & My Girl and the famous Lambeth Walk, makes a joyful, colourful and gloriously funny show that will lift the spirits of everyone.
TUE 14 - THU 16 AUG Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm
TUE 25 - SAT 29 SEP Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm
TICKETS £19.50 - £22.50
TICKETS £17
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off
ATG THEATRE CARD £10 opening night, thereafter £14
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CONCERTS, COMEDY & FAMILY FUN
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
SAT 14 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £18 & £19.50 G ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off
WED 18 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 C G ATG THEATRE CARD £2 discount
Clive John and The Spirit Band present the only Johnny Cash show that matters. Delivering all the hits including The Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues, Man In Black, One Piece at a Time, Sunday Morning Coming down, Hurt and many of the duets Johnny and June were famous for including Jackson, Darling Companion, making this the finest celebration of The Man in Black.
Back by overwhelming public demand with a new show for 2012 and re-creating original West End / Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena. Don’t miss the Musicals Event of the Year!
JIMMY CARR
THE DRIFTERS
GAGGING ORDER FRI 20 JUL & SUN 25 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £26
MASQUERADE TOUR
Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out - let’s see shall we. The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Recommended age 16+.
SUN 29 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £25 As one of the biggest selling groups of all time, The Drifters has featured over 65 different vocalists in almost six decades. Following the successful gold album Up On The Roof released in 2011, The Drifters are back on tour performing hits such as Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof and many more. www.theofficialdrifters.com
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CONCERTS, COMEDY & FAMILY FUN
JIM DAVIDSON THE LEGEND!
THE SEARCHERS
ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS
KEN DODD
MON 30 JUL & WED 22 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £21 G S ATG THEATRE CARD £2 discount ADULTS ONLY
SAT 4 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50 & £19.50 C G ATG THEATRE CARD £3.50 off top price
SAT 18 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50
SUN 19 AUG 7pm TICKETS £18.50 & £20.50 G
If you love good music, then this is the show for you as Barry Steele presents his spectacular multimedia tribute to The Big O, with his special guest tributes to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly, Do not miss this incredible fusion of rock n Roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage. THE STAGE
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.
The incomparable Jim Davidson live, dangerous and as uncompromising as ever. A hysterical evening of stand up comedy featuring one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians. Back in one of his all-time favourite theatres, the legend that is Jim Davidson - live on stage. A night not to be missed!
With all their classic hits, including Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room. This fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many of their original album recordings, and a selection of other collector and well known favourites. Don’t miss The Searchers live.
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS
BACK FOR GOOD
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
HOW SWEET IT IS TUE 7 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off C G C CHILDREN 1 child free with each full paying adult
FRI 17 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £21 C G C ATG THEATRE CARD £3 discount
FRI 24 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 C G C ATG THEATRE CARD £2 discount
With their 5 star Ticketmaster reviews nationwide, the boys are back! Recreating the electrifying magic of Take That live in concert in their own inimitable style. If you like Take That you will love Back For Good! Sensational dance routines, spectacular costumes and uncanny live performances, you’ll be singing and dancing within minutes and left with little doubt that you are watching The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time. Book now for a night to remember!
Ray McVay presents the world’s greatest Big Band live in concert, bringing the 40s back to Torquay! The show also features the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders, the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Colin Anthony as well as the swinging jazz band, The Uptown Hall Gang. This is a perfect night out for Big Band aficionados! Enjoy ‘real’ music played by UK’s top musicians!
BRAND NEW SUMMER SHOW BANK HOLIDAY SAT 25 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 - £23 C G ATG THEATRE CARD £5 discount
The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown, is in its 10th anniversary year. This stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music, the slickest choreography, and an amazing band to deliver outstanding performances for the best Motown experience ever!
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‘TRUE IDENTIKIT BRILLIANCE’
It’s party time again as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show That’ll Be The Day returns by popular demand with a brand new production. Featuring all the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s plus great new comedy, That’ll Be The Day is two hours of non-stop nostalgia! DON’T MISS OUR ONLY PERFORMANCE THIS SUMMER!
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CONCERTS, COMEDY & FAMILY FUN
2012 TOUR
ANGELINA BALLERINA
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
ILLEGAL EAGLES
SPIRIT OF THE DANCE
THE MOUSICAL TUE 28 & WED 29 AUG 6.30pm, Wed mat 2.30pm TICKETS £13.50 - £17.50 C G F S
FRI 31 AUG 7.30pm TICKETS £22 ADULTS ONLY
HEAVEN HEALS UP TOUR SAT 13 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 & £23.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off C G
FRI 19 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £23 & £25 ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C G
On selected price bands
ATG THEATRE CARD £4.50 off top 2 prices Angelina Ballerina pirouettes onto the stage in her brand new Mousical - a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the chance to appear in their favourite television programme ‘Simply Mouse Dancing’!
THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR SAT 1 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £17 - £21 C CHILDREN Free (Max 2 per adult) with a full paying adult £17 ticket It’s fun all the way as the ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world.
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Roy Chubby Brown is back in town! Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh ’til it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned, if easily offended please stay away!
In 1980 The Eagles took a 14 year vacation and returned with the now classic album Hell Freezes Over. The Illegal Eagles having no intention of taking any time off are back this year with their Heaven Heats Up Tour. Featuring all the classic songs from Hotel California to Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila unrise to One of These Nights and songs from The Long Road out of Eden.
THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE
MARTY WILDE’S ROCK ’N’ ROLL PARTY
THU 11 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 & £23.50 ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off C G
SAT 20 0CT 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 - £25.50
This is the must see 60s show for 2012. Original classics performed by 4 of the most popular bands of the 60s. Starring The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits, The Union Gapuk and The Ivy League. Hosted by Jon Brennan from The Ivy League.
Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, John Leyton and Eden Kane, with the Wildcats join forces in Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘N’ Roll party. Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, John and Eden show us how rock n’ roll with its fusion of sound and rhythm shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.
Spirit of the Dance is one of the most successful shows ever, this explosive show combines heartpounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa plus many other dance styles. This award winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography. Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever.
CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH SUN 28 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £14.50 - £18.50 The unique and charismatic Charlie Landsborough heads out on the road this Autumn to play 19 major dates across the country. Charlie’s music flows effortlessly between folk, country and even gospel. Charlie is no stranger to performing live and, despite having released 21 studio albums, shows no sign of slowing down!
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CONCERTS, COMEDY & FAMILY FUN
THE MANFREDS
COPPELIA PRESENTED BY
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS
SLADE & SWEET
50TH ANNIVERSARY THU 1 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £21 - £25
THE VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET SAT 3 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £13.50 - £23.50 Premium seats available C G S C
SAT 17 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £19 & £21 G
THU 22 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 - £27.50
Don’t miss this amazing Elvis show with the remarkable tribute artist Lee ‘Memphis’ King awarded the ultimate accolade of World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist. With a big band to recreate the Elvis Vegas years, multimedia screens and projections.
Slade is one of Europe’s biggest bands of the 70s. Their stage performance is a powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of pure unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll. Sweet is a rock music phenomenon who have taken the world by storm for over four decades, they brought androgynous looks and crunching guitar pop to masses and have sold over 55 million records worldwide. Blockbuster, is one of their 34 worldwide number 1 hits.
This all-star line up features The Manfreds with original members Paul Jones, Mike D’Abo, Tom McGuinness and Mike Hugg with Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie, in a fabulous evening of maximum rhythm ’n’ blues. Recreating many of their greatest hits as part of The Manfreds and as successful individual artists.
10CC
JOAN ARMATRADING
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
ROYAL MARINES
TUE 13 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £25.50 - £29.50
WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS WOOD WED 14 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £29.50
BRAND NEW 2012 CHRISTMAS SHOW WED 28 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 & £24 ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off G C
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SAT 1 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £18 - £22 ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off top 2 prices C G
Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful touring Rock ‘N’ Roll production, the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with a Brand New 2012 Christmas Show. Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics and hilarious comedy routines.
The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines will 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.
Purveyors of the finest in popular music since 1972. Not only were 10CC makers of some of the greatest hits of the 70s but are currently one of the most exciting live bands in the country and are embarking on a string of major UK venues celebrating 40 years in the business.
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A production in traditional style of this well loved ballet, danced to the music of Delibes. Perhaps one of the most magical and comical of the classics, a ballet full of humour, triumph and love, culminating with the wedding Pas de Deux by the young couple. A bright and light hearted story which appeals to the whole family, about an eccentric toy maker who makes a wonderful lifelike mechanical doll.
Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novello winner singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE returns to Torquay. The 2012 tour will see Joan performing Love and Affection amongst many other firm favourites.
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STEPHEN ARNOLD
THE SOUTH WEST’S FAVOURITE FAMILY PANTO!
TOM OWEN STUART WADE
This year’s pantomime Cinderella promises to entertain, delight and bring the magic of Christmas to everyone of any age. With lots of fun, frolics and laughter let’s get ready to enjoy the season’s festivities.
STAR IN
Starring Coronation Street’s Stephen Arnold as the Prince, alongside Last of the Summer Wine’s Tom Owen and family favourite Stuart Wade.
‘THE PRINCESS THEATRE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING BACK NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS WITH THIS YEAR’S CINDERELLA. ALWAYS SURE TO DAZZLE WITH LOTS OF FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY SO COME ALONG AND ENJOY A FESTIVE TREAT, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON OH YES WE DO!’
DECEMBER 2012 14 Fri
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16 Sun 2.00 17 Mon No Performances 18 Tue 1.00 19 Wed 1.00 20 Thu 21 Fri
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23 Sun 2.00 24 Mon 10.30
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25 Tue MERRY CHRISTMAS! 26 Wed 2.00 27 Thu 2.00
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30 Sun 2.00 31 Mon 2.00 JANUARY 2013 1 Tue
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TICKETS £19.50 (Premium seats available)
Fri 14 Dec all seats £11.50
OPENING NIGHT DEAL! FRI 14 DECEMBER All performances, all seats £11.50
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ATG THEATRE CARD £12.50
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No concessions on 14th & 26th December or premium seats, except Theatrecard Holders.
DISCOUNT £12.50 per ticket
£14 + organiser free
S SCHOOLS DISCOUNTS n
GROUPS 20+ £13 + organiser free
GROUPS 50+ £12 + organiser free
P PERFORMERS DISCOUNTS n
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C CHILDRENS DISCOUNTS £12.50 per ticket
School Groups £8.50 + 1 teacher free per ten children £12.50 per ticket
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BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
AN ELECTRIFYING NEW PRODUCTION
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S ‘DAZZLING’ MUSICAL
‘YOU HAVE TO SEE IT, AND STILL YOU WON’T BELIEVE IT’
THE TIMES
DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE, SUPERB, IT’S A REAL KNOCK-OUT’ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
‘PHENOMENALLY SPECTACULAR, TREMENDOUSLY FUN’ THE STAGE
‘THE SHEER SPEED AND GLITZ MAKE THIS SHOW AN AMAZING PIECE OF THEATRE’ YORKSHIRE POST
‘AN EVENING OF FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT’ BROADWAY WORLD A NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE PRODUCTION Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved, longest running and most unique musicals in theatrical history. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating sensation STARLIGHT EXPRESS explodes back onto the stage, destined to take the UK by electrifying storm.
‘A MUSICAL THAT SURPASSES EVERYTHING AROUND IN EVERY DIMENSION’ DAILY EXPRESS 18
Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about love and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo charged excitement, combined with an electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits and extraordinary nonstop roller-choreography by TV’s favourite dance show judge Arlene Phillips.
BUCKLE UP; THE RACE IS TRULY BACK ON!
TUE 15 - SAT 26 JAN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed 16, Thu 17, Sat 19, Wed 23 and Sat 26 mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £39.50 (Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (excl Fri & Sat) C G S Details page 23
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9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical comedy, based on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. They conspire to take control of the company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do - even in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business. WRITTEN BY
PATRICIA RESNICK DOLLY PARTON
MUSIC & LYRICS BY
DIRECTED BY JEFF
CALHOUN
BASED ON THE 20TH CENTURY FOX PICTURE ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY ROBERT GREENBLATT, APRIL 2009
FEISTY, FUN AND OH SO FABULOUS! This show features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song, 9 to 5, which won her an Oscar nomination and 4 Grammy Award nominations along with her new Tony® and Grammy nominated score. With 18 original numbers, including Backwoods Barbie and Shine Like the Sun, that mix Broadway and pop with Dolly’s signature witty lyrics it will have you kicking up your heels. Leave your daily grind behind and join in on the fun.
MON 18 - SAT 23 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15 - £35 (Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon. Thereafter, £6 off top 2 prices (Tue - Thu) C G Details page 23 No concessions Fri/Sat or premium seats
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FEATURING DOLLY PARTON FROM HER DESK IN DOLLYWOOD
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BOOKING INFORMATION HOW TO BOOK
ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off top 3 prices (Inc Premiums)
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ANGELINA BALLERINA Up to £3 discount per ticket
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE NILE
Choosing to book this way will incur a transaction fee for postage or collection on the night of the show from the box office.
Up to £5 discount per ticket
CONCESSIONS
ME & MY GIRL Up to £3 discount per ticket
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET Up to £3 discount per ticket
STARLIGHT EXPRESS Up to £7 discount per ticket
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Up to £7 discount per ticket
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(Premium seats available)
This will give you all the information you need about the theatre and shows. Booking on line will link you to the ATG Tickets website.
Up to £7 discount per ticket
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General Concessions Groups Discount available Family Discount available 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.
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TICKETS £10 - £29.50
ONLINE BOOKING www.atgtickets.com/torquay
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TICKET AGENTS You can book in person at the following Tourist Information Centres: Brixham • Dartmouth • Dawlish • Exeter • Exmouth • Newton Abbot • Plymouth • Paignton • Teignmouth Tiverton • Torquay • Totnes. And also at the public libraries in Brixham • Churston • Paignton
Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm
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Sung in French with English surtitles.
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A dazzling new production, set in Seville, and reflecting a Goya painting with fountains, flowers and orange trees, guarantees an evening of passion and romance with unforgettable melodies and perhaps the best known baritone aria of all, The Toreador’s Song.
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The most seductive opera ever written. Starring international mezzo soprano Nadia Stoianova.
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Directed by Ellen Kent with international soloists and the full Chisinau national Philharmonic orchestra and chorus
Tickets posted free to your door
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BY PHONE 0844 871 3023 (Bkg fees) This will direct your call to our Ticket Centre who handle all telephone card bookings. Choosing to pay this way will incur a transaction fee for postage or collection on the night of the show from the box office. 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 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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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 ATG 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. RESTORATION LEVY A £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund is included in all ticket prices. 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.
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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39 venues, an internationally recognised theatre producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; 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; Grand Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include South Pacific, All New People, Ghost The Musical, Posh/Jumpy (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), 9 to 5 The Musical, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Dandy Dick, Guys and Dolls, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.
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“a sparkling performance”
“reminds you why a night out at the theatre is truly special”
THEATRE’S LONGEST-RUNNING SUPPORT ACT “the two leads fizz with delicious chemistry”
“all the makings of a classic”
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