Princess Theatre Torquay Summer 2011 Brochure by Princess Theatre

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WELCOME

DIARY APRIL

Mon 20 - Sat 25 Jun CALENDAR GIRLS

Mon 11 - Sat 16 Apr BLOOD BROTHERS

Sun 24 Apr Easter Weekend THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Wed 27 Apr AL MURRAY BARREL OF FUN

The Princess Theatre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and we are celebrating in style with a host of wonderful productions. We are thrilled to welcome back Calendar Girls! The cast has now been confirmed, full details of which can be found on page 11. Bill Kenwright continues to be an important producer

Tue 17 - Sun 22 May JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

for us. We have 3 fantastic Bill Kenwright shows this

Tue 24 May G*MANIA

year, Blood Brothers, Joseph and the Agatha Christie

JUNE

thriller, Verdict.

Fri 3 Jun ELO EXPERIENCE

Grease also makes a welcome return – can you believe

Mon 6 Jun

it will be five years since it’s last visit here?

THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS

With so many top quality productions to choose from, I would strongly recommend getting your family or

Tue 7 Jun JONATHAN ANSELL & FRIENDS

friends together and giving the girls in the Group’s Department a call. We have some fabulous discounts for

Sat 14 May RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN GALA CONCERT 6

Fri 17 Jun SUPER TROUPER

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group bookings and there are some great rewards for the group organiser such as up to £7 discount per ticket for Grease and the organiser comes free! Thank you once again for all of your support. Here’s to the next 50 years.

Wendy Bennett General Manager

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.

JULY Wed 6 Jul SPIRIT OF THE DANCE

MAY Thu 5 May VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENT CINDERELLA

Tue 28 Jun - Sat 2 Jul TOADS THE KING AND I

Thu 7 Jul IN THE FLESH

Sun 31 Jul JOE PASQUALE

AUGUST

Thu 4 - Fri 5 Aug JIMMY CARR

Sat 27 Aug Bank Holiday weekend THAT’LL BE THE DAY 17

Tue 30 Aug - Sat 10 Sep GREASE

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

Tue 26 July BEYOND THE BARRICADE 15

Sun 21 Aug KEN DODD

Thu 28 Jul RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR

Tue 23 Aug SUPER TROUPER

Sat 9 Jul JOHN EDWARD

Mon 11 - Sat 16 Jul DINNERLADIES

Mon 18 Jul ROYAL AIR FORCE CENTRAL BAND Sat 23 Jul BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

Fri 8 Jul THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Fri 26 Aug MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Tue 2 Aug SUPER TROUPER

Tue 9 & Wed 10 Aug ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

Thu 25 Aug JIM DAVIDSON

Wed 24 Aug DOMINIC KIRWAN

SEPTEMBER Mon 12 - Sat 17 Sep AGATHA CHRISTIE’S VERDICT

Tue 20 - Sat 24 Sep TOPS PRESENT ANNIE

Tue 27 Sep ROY CHUBBY BROWN

Fri 30 Sep ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

COMING SOON Tue 8 - 19 Nov LEGALLY BLONDE

Wed 23 Nov MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

WILLY RUSSELL’S CLASSIC MUSICAL RETURNS ‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR

‘DEVASTATING. A MASTERPIECE. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT GO. IF YOU HAVE, GO AGAIN’

Bill Kenwright presents

NEWS OF THE WORLD

‘THE MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE

Starring X Factor’s

NIKI EVANS as Mrs Johnstone Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Starring X Factor’s Niki Evans as Mrs Johnstone, the superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers, and this production, having recently celebrated its 21st phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME’.

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL

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THAT’LL BE THE DAY

AL MURRAY

G*MANIA

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

BARREL OF FUN EXTRA

INSPIRED BY THE TV HIT GLEE

GREATEST HITS TOUR

EASTER WEEKEND SUN 24 APR

WED 27 APR 8pm

TUE 24 MAY 7.30pm C

FRI 3 JUN 7.30pm C G L

Following the huge success of his 2010 tour, Al Murray The Pub Landlord is extending time at the bar by adding more dates to his Barrel of Fun Tour. Barrel of Fun Extra will see the Guv going back to basics; returning to many of the intimate venues where he made his name. Tickets are guaranteed to sell-out fast, so get your order in now.

10 stars from TV’s biggest reality shows, including The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, have been brought together to create the ultimate pop group for a spectacular concert inspired by the smash hit TV phenomenon Glee. This high-octane, feel-good production showcases jaw-dropping choreography and brilliant new arrangements of classic tracks including Don’t Stop Believin’ and Gold Digger.

30 years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. A group of talented musicians are currently touring UK theatres bringing the most popular songs back to the stage. This show, currently wowing audiences up and down the country, is not to be missed. Read reviews and comments at www.elotribute.com

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN

SHAOLIN WARRIORS

JONATHAN ANSELL & FRIENDS

GALA CONCERT

THE SPIRIT WITHIN

SING THE MUSIC OF G4

THU 5 MAY 7.30pm C G S

SAT 14 MAY 7.30pm C G

MON 6 JUN 7.30pm G F L

TUE 7 JUN 7.30pm

A downtrodden young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly stepsisters and a handsome prince combine to make the perfect piece of story-telling. A specially commissioned score, created solely for Vienna Festival Ballet by Chris Nicholls, with music from some of Rossini’s most famous operas, La Cenerentola, the Italian Girl in Algiers and Silken Ladder adds to the magical fantasy world of the ballet Cinderella.

For the first time in the South West of England, this unforgettable Gala evening will feature some of the world’s best loved stage and film musicals from the musical partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The concert will feature a full scale concert orchestra along with a 36 strong ensemble of singers. Top Hat Productions are pleased to support The Cystinosis Foundation UK.

Breathtaking theatrical Kung-Fu Show vividly depicting the rarely-seen Kung-Fu masters’ agility, strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and martial arts training. Amazing death defying Kung-Fu disciplines such as qigong, animal imitation boxing and fighting with 18 kinds of dangerous traditional weapons.

The sensational voice on over 2 million albums, former G4 front man and international recording star Jonathan Ansell is coming to town in his first ever nationwide solo tour. Accompanied by three superb singers and musicians, Jonathan will be performing G4’s greatest hits, along with some of pop and opera’s most famous songs.

& FRI 8 JUL 7.30pm C G L The legendary That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production, returns with their 25th anniversary show. Trevor, Gary and the gang return with the show’s greatest hits featuring the most popular feel-good comedy routines and favourite hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. CHILDREN GO HALF PRICE! www.thatllbetheday.com

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENT

CINDERELLA

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‘IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS. BRILLIANT!’

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Bill Kenwright by arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents

★★★★ ‘A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. KEITH JACK IS EXCELLENT!’ THE HERALD

‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS THRILLED’ STARRING

KEITH JACK ANY DREAM WILL DO RUNNER UP

DAILY MIRROR

Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a hair’s breadth behind winner Lee Mead in hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do, takes on the title role, having won the hearts of the nation with his sparkling charisma and sensational singing voice. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel. Joseph will burst onto the stage at Princess Theatre Torquay so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

‘IT’S UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE. GO, GO, GO JO!’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER 8

‘THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY’ ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS

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THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON IS BACK ONE FINAL TIME!

Following an award winning West End run and a sell out, record breaking week in Torquay Calendar Girls is coming back one last time. A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Last time, Calendar Girls sold out in Torquay before it even opened, so don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!’

‘A SHOW I COULD SEE OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND I HOPE I WILL’ SIR CLIFF RICHARD

LESLEY JOSEPH IS MISS OCTOBER SUE HOLDERNESS IS MISS FEBRUARY RUTH MADOC IS MISS MARCH KATHRYN ROONEY IS MISS SEPTEMBER CAMILLA DALLERUP IS MISS MAY HELEN FRASER IS MISS JANUARY DEENA PAYNE IS MISS JULY AND KACEY AINSWORTH IS MISS NOVEMBER WITH KEVIN SACRE AS LAWRENCE THE PHOTOGRAPHER

‘LOTS OF LAUGHS AND A FEW TEARS. THIS SHOW SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE’S CALENDAR’ JUNE WHITFIELD CBE

‘FUNNY, CHARMING & A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO THE FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF A GROUP OF EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN’ IAN HISLOP

MON 20 - SAT 25 JUN Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm G C Details page 25

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Photograph by John Swannell

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TOADS STAGE MUSICAL COMPANY PRESENT

DON’T FORGET! THAT’LL BE THE DAY C G L FRI 8 JUL See page 6

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

SUPER TROUPER

SPIRIT OF THE DANCE

FRI 17 JUN & TUE 2, 16 & 23 AUG 7.30pm C F

WED 6 JUL 2.30 & 7.30pm C G L

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.

Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heartpounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion. Winner of nine Global Awards, including Best Choreography and Best International Production, this award winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography.

IN THE FLESH

JOHN EDWARD

PINK FLOYD

SAT 9 JUL 2pm

The Award Winning local company Toads Stage Musical Company, return to the Princess Theatre with their annual summer musical. East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. Along with the dazzling score, the incomparable Jerome Robbins ballet, The Small House of Uncle Thomas, is one of the all-time marvels of the musical stage. Always a firm favourite with the public, the score also includes I Whistle A Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers, Getting To Know You, Something Wonderful and Shall We Dance, and of course not forgetting all those wonderful children who play the kings extended family. 12 x

LAST YEAR’S PRICES HELD

THU 7 JUL 7.30pm C L G TUE 28 JUN - SAT 2 JUL Tue - Sat eves 7.45pm Sat mat 2.30pm C C G Details page 25

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In The Flesh have created a powerful and dynamic appreciation of Pink Floyd’s timeless music in an amazing two and a half hour show drawing on tracks from their classic albums including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, and The Division Bell. An impressive light show and projection screen accompanies this amazing show.

John Edward has captivated audiences worldwide. On his internationally distributed talk shows, Crossing Over with John Edward and John Edward Cross Country, he uses his unique abilities to connect people with loved ones who have passed on. Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous, John’s down to earth approach has earned him a vast and loyal following. The John Edward Seminar - messages from the other side!

www.floydflesh.com

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SOMETHING NEW FOR TORBAY

ADAPTED FROM THE TV SCRIPTS BY DAVID GRAHAM

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

ROYAL AIR FORCE CENTRAL BAND

BUDDY HOLLY

MON 18 JUL 7.30pm C G L

SAT 23 JUL 7.30pm C L G E

After its very successful previous visits, The Rotary Club of Tormohun is proud to present the return of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, which will feature a concert of light music, military marches and favourites old and new. The concert is in aid of The Rowcroft Hospice, Help for Heroes and other Rotary and RAF charities.

Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, The Beatles and much, much more! Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying ‘I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUDDY!’

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

RAT PACK

TUE 26 JUL 7.30pm G L C

VEGAS SPECTACULAR

AND THE CRICKETERS

‘HILARIOUS, ABSOLUTELY JAW ACHINGLY HILARIOUS. THIS IS CRACKING COMEDY AT ITS VERY BEST’ THIS IS LOCAL LONDON*

STARRING

ANDREW DUNN & SUE DEVANEY Take one huge hit sitcom from BBC TV, place on a stage in a World Premiere national tour starring members of the original cast of the TV series. Blend in Victoria Wood’s writing, undoubtedly some of the funniest on television, and whip into a play based on the second TV series following the reluctant love story of Bren and Tony, egged on by Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita. Mix in caretaker Stan’s words of wisdom and coat with regular appearances by Phillippa from Human Resources and Petula, Bren’s dreadful mother and you have a recipe for madness, mirth and twelve rounds of toast! 14

*Praise for the 2009 production

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Back by overwhelming public demand, the most successful and popular touring show of its kind, Beyond the Barricade returns with a brand new 2011 production, recreating original West End and 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 recent 25th Anniversary Concert at London’s 02 Arena.

THU 28 JUL 7.30pm C Purveyors Of Cool come to town! with a sensational live show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Every song is an absolute classic like Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amoré, Come Fly With Me and Mack The Knife. Plus lots of hanky panky and banter as their swinging soiree still remains the hottest party around! www.ratpack.biz

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ONE NIGHT SHOWS

JOE PASQUALE

SUPER TROUPER

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

THE PULL MY FINGER TOUR

FRI 17 JUN & TUE 2, 16 & 23 AUG 7.30pm C F

DIRECTED BY RAY MCVAY

BRAND NEW SUMMER SHOW

THU 11 AUG 7.30pm C L E

WED 17 & BANK HOL WEEKEND

There are dark days ahead and even darker nights when the sun goes down, but there’s a shining light to help you through them. Joe Pasquale is back, from outer space - he’s just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face! Well there’s no need to look sad anymore. Its time for the pull my finger tour.

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.

JIMMY CARR

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

PAUL ZERDIN

JASON MANFORD LIVE

LAUGHTER THERAPY

TUE 9 - WED 10 AUG 7.30pm C G L

SPONGEFEST 2011

FRI 19 AUG 7.30pm

SUN 31 JUL 7.30pm C E G L

THU 4 & FRI 5 AUG 7.30pm Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. Laughter Therapy is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening of non stop jokes, gags and banter. If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine. Not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Recommended dose: one brand new show to be taken annually (I said annually). 16

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Its time to Shake, Rattle and Roll all the way back to the fantastic 50’s! Travel back to the time of Teddy Boys, quiffs, Brylcreem, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes. Featuring a phenomenal cast of singers, dancers and musicians, Rock Around the Clock is a non stop hit parade of Rock and Roll classics that is guaranteed to leave you dancing into the night!

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

SAT 27 AUG 7.30pm C G L Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with a Brand New 2012 Production. 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

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

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SUPER TROUPER TUE 23 AUG See page 16 THAT’LL BE THE DAY SAT 27 AUG C G L See page 17

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

KEN DODD

DOMINIC KIRWIN

SUN 21 AUG 7pm G

THROUGH THE YEARS

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

WED 24 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 in his brand new show Through The Years. Taking a refreshingly new look at the finest country, pop and traditional Irish music, all of course complimented with his show stopping ballads.

The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back in the Princess Theatre, Torquay from 30th August for 2 weeks only! Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy.

JIM DAVIDSON

MAGIC OF MOTOWN

LIVE AND DANGEROUS

FRI 26 AUG 7.30pm C G L E

THU 25 AUG 7.30pm C G L E 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.

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. www.easytheatres.com

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. 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 Photographs by Paul Coltas

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

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

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BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR YOU’LL LOVE IT! 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’ Following huge success, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, now in its sixth outstanding year, is proud to present Verdict, the most riveting and compelling drama by the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime.’ The brilliant Professor 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 & THOUGHT-PROVOKING PLAY OF FORBIDDEN LOVE’ SURREY HERALD 20 x

GAZETTE AND HERALD

After last year’s highly acclaimed 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 This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

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AMAZING SAVINGS FOR GROUPS! Just look at the fantastic per ticket savings you can make when booking a group of 10+ BLOOD BROTHERS up to £4 discount per ticket JOSEPH up to £5 discount per ticket CALENDAR GIRLS up to £3 discount per ticket DINNERLADIES up to £5 discount per ticket GREASE up to £7 discount per ticket VERDICT up to £5 discount per ticket

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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

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LEGALLY BLONDE up to £7 discount per ticket Discounts shown are the maximum saving available and exclusions may apply on some performances.

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OMIGOD YOU GUYS! THE BROADWAY & WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL

★★★★

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).

‘GREAT SONGS, WITTY LINES. SMART, SASSY, SPECTACULAR’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘LEGALLY BLONDE SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER. SENSATIONAL’ THE SUN

★★★★

‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY x

NOW ALS O IN ITS

2ND AWA WINNINGRD YEAR IN LONDON

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).

TUE 8 - SAT 19 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket intown. The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!

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★★★★ ‘RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE

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THE INDEPENDENT Photos of the original London production by Ellie Kurttz. Original poster concept designed by aka. Photo Uli Webber.

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ELLEN KENT OPERA RETURNS TO TORQUAY!

TAKE CENTRE STAGE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENT

From unique to traditional the possibilities are endless Fully licensed for Marriage Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships For more information call 01803 290288

Derek Block & Blackburn International Proudly Present an Ellen Kent Production Featuring the internationally acclaimed Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv. With handpicked soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. 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.

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

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

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

WED 23 NOV 7.30pm EARLY BOOKING OFFER £10 off all tickets purchased before 31st May 2011. L G C E Details page 25 24 x

DEC 2011 - JAN 2012 Dates & times to be confirmed x

BOOKING INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US

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

That’ll Be The Day

£22

Vienna Festival Ballet Cinderella £22.50

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£19.50

Rodgers & Hammerstein Gala Concert

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Concessions Available Groups Discount Available LiveCard Holder Discounts Family Discount Available Early Booking Discount Available

ticket prices.

£17.50

£12.50

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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 We sell and accept national Theatre Tokens. They are unique theatre vouchers and can be used to see shows at over 230 theatres nationwide. 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 restoration fund is included in all

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP 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.

£22

£21

£28.50 £26.50

£31.50

£20

All seats £19

£18

£15

£37.50

All seats £17.50

Calendar Girls Mon eve & Wed mat £23.50 £21.50 £14.50 Tue - Thu eves & Sat mat £25.50 £23.50 £17.50 Fri & Sat eve £27.50 £25.50 £18.50

£11.50 £12.50 £13.50

All seats £15

TThe King & I Spirit Of The Dance

Jonathan Ansell £29.50 £26.50 £23.50 Super Trouper

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.

£34.50 £28.50 £37.50

All seats £14.50

£24

£22

All seats £21.50

In The Flesh That’ll Be The Day l

£22

£19.50

John Edward

£56

£46

£11.50

£26.50

Dinnerladies Mon eve & Wed mat £23.50 £21.50 £14.50 Tue - Thu eve & Sat mat £25.50 £23.50 £17.50 Fri & Sat perfs £27.50 £25.50 £18.50 Royal Air Force Central Band Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

Rat Pack Vegas

£12.50 £13.50

£28.50 £30.50

£18

£16

£14

£18.50

£15.50

£20

£18

Beyond The Barricade

All seats £19.50 £16

Super Trouper

All seats £17.50

All seats £25

£24

That’ll Be The Day

£22

£20

All seats £17.50 £22

£19.50

Glenn Miller Orchestra

All seats £18.50

Paul Zerdin

All seats £17.50

£19.50

£16.50

All seats £21

Jason Manford

Super Trouper

All seats £17.50

Dominic Kirwan

All seats £19.50

Jim Davidson

All seats £21

The Magic of Motown

All seats £23

That’ll Be The Day

£22

£19.50

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

£17.50 £15.50 £19.50

£15.50 £13.50 £17.50

All seats £16

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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 eves £45 £39.50 £32.50 £25 £19.50 Madama Butterfly SEATING PLAN

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£31.50

£27.50 £24.50 £19.50

£35.50 £30.50 £38

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All seats £18.50

Jimmy Carr

Joe Pasquale

Rock Around The Clock

PRICE BAND Super Trouper Tue 16 Aug

Ken Dodd

ELO Experience The Shaolin Warriors

Joseph Tues - Thu eves £25.50 £22.50 £19.50 £16.50 Wed & Thu mat £23.50 £20.50 £17.50 £14.50 Fri eve & Sat & Sun perfs £28.50 £25.50 £22.50 £18.50

CONCESSIONS

All seats £26.50

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

Blood Brothers Mon - Thu eve & Sat mat £31.50 £28.50 £24.50 £19.50 £14.50 Wed mat £25.50 £22.50 £19.50 £14.50 £10.50 Fri & Sat eve £34.50 £31.50 £27.50 £23.50 £16.50

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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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HOW TO BOOK

DINING

BREEZES AT THE PR INCESS 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 these

dinner and delight in our homemade food

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