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THE INTERNATIONAL SMASH-HIT MUSICAL COMEDY Comes to Torquay MONDAY 13 - SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY
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DIARY NOVEMBER
JANUARY 2012
TUE 1 - SAT 5 NOV ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HEAVEN
THU 26 JAN BELLOWHEAD
TUE 8 - SAT 19 NOV LEGALLY BLONDE
FEBRUARY 2012
TUE 22 NOV SENSATIONAL ‘60’S
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FRI 3 FEB OMID DJALILI
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SAT 4 FEB GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND
THU 24 NOV THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
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WED 8 FEB ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET GISELLE - AUDITIONS
FRI 25 NOV THE NUTCRACKER
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MON 13 - SAT 18 FEB SPAMALOT
WED 23 NOV MADAMA BUTTERFLY
TUE 29 NOV THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW
SUN 4 DEC ROYAL MARINES FRI 9 DEC - SUN 1 JAN SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
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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.
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APRIL 2012 MON 2 APR PAUL MERTON
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WED 4 APR SARAH MILLICAN
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THU 5 APR DOUG STANHOPE
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SAT 7 APR THAT’LL BE THE DAY
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TUE 10 - THU 12 APR CHINESE STATE CIRCUS
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SAT 14 APR THE HISTORY OF BIG BANDS
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WED 18 APR JOE BROWN IN CONCERT
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THU 26 - SAT 28 APR DERREN BROWN
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THU 1 MAR JOHN HYLTON
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FRI 2 MAR SING-A-LONG-A GREASE
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MAY 2012
SAT 3 MAR COUNT ARTHUR STRONG
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FRI 9 MAR THE DREAMBOYS
THU 24 - SAT 26 MAY ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET GISELLE
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TUE 29 MAY BRIT FLOYD
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SAT 10 MAR TOADS STAGE MUSICAL COMPANY PRESENT A MAGICAL MUSICAL TOUR
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TOADS PRESENT THE SOUND OF MUSIC
SUN 11 MAR THE HOLLIES
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SUN 29 JULY THE DRIFTERS
MON 12 - WED 14 MAR RESPECT LA DIVA
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THU 15 MAR SWAN LAKE
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SAT 17 MAR GILBERT O’SULLIVAN
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MON 19 - SAT 24 DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS
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SUN 25 MAR FIREMAN SAM
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MON 26 MAR HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES
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WED 28 MAR SOLID SILVER 60S
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FRI 30 MAR LA TRAVIATA
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COMING SOON
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‘THE BEST SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN.
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SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1
‘RIGHT UP THERE ALONGSIDE MAMMA MIA AND HAIRSPRAY’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
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‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER. SENSATIONAL’ THE SUN
The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Torquay. Winner of 7 major awards including the coveted Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got! Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett, her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winning Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most fabulous musical around.
TUE 8 - SAT 19 NOV Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £18.50 - £45 Premium seats available - please contact the box office for more information. No concessions Fri eve & Sat both performances and no concessions on premium seats
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Tue 8 Nov £6 off thereafter FAMILY TICKET Available on Mon - Thu perfs Top 3 prices £99, £69 and £44
The best show in town, case closed. C F G S Details page 23
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STARRING
LISA RILEY AS THE WICKED QUEEN
SIMON GRANT
MIME FAMILY PANTO THE MAGICAL BUCK’S FIZZ
HEIDI MANTON BEN MOSEBY WITH
DENIS DOVE AUDREY WILSON KEVIN O’LEARY 6
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THE SOUTH WEST’S FAVOURITE FAMILY PANTO
R MIRROR, MIRRO ON THE WALL, THIS PANTO IS LL! THE BEST OF A 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!
FRI 9 DEC 2011 SUN 1 JAN 2012 DECEMBER 2011 Fri 9
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Sat 10
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Sun 11
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Mon 12
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Tue 13
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Wed 14
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Thu 15
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Fri 16
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Sat 17
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Sun 18
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Mon 19
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Tue 20
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Wed 21
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Thu 22
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Fri 23
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Sat 24
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Sun 25
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Mon 26
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Tue 27
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Wed 28
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Thu 29
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Fri 30
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Sat 31
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JANUARY 2012 Sun 1
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TICKETS £17 - £19 Premium seats available
GROUPS SAVE UP TO £7.50 plus the organiser goes FREE!
OPENING SHOWS STANDARD SEATS £11
OPENING PERFORMANCES Standard seats just £11. Valid on Fri 9 Dec at 2pm and 7pm. No other concessions apply. CONCESSIONS £15 ATG THEATRE CARD £12
CHILDREN ONLY £12
SCHOOL GROUPS £8.50! with 1 Teacher FREE per 10 children
C G S C Details page 23 No concessions on Mon 26th Dec.
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‘FANTASTIC FUN!’ THE EXPRESS
‘I FELT I MIGHT ACTUALLY DIE OF LAUGHTER’ THE INDEPENDENT
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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. 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, health & safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, 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.
MON 13 - SAT 18 FEB Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £14.50 - £34.50 Premium seats available
EARLY BOOKING OFFER £10 off top 3 prices if booked before 1 Nov. Mon - Thu eves and Wed & Sat mat ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon eve & Wed mat Thereafter £5 off Tue - Thu eves (includes premium seats) G C F S Details page 23
NOW SEEN BY OVER A MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UK!
0844 871 3023 (bkg fee)
Photo’s of previous cast © Manuel Harlan
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THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END BILL KENWRIGHT and LAURIE MANSFIELD in association with UNIVERSAL MUSIC present
Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two,Three And Four, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. The dazzling success of the first four albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts, the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well. In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons. Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era! Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!
‘THE ULTIMATE ROCK ’N’ ROLL PARTY’ CBS NEWS MON 19 - SAT 24 MAR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed - Sat mats 2.30pm TICKETS £15.50 - £30.50 Premium seats also available
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon 19, thereafter £6 off (Incl premium seats) CHILDREN Half price C G C Details page 23
0844 871 3023 (bkg fee) www.atgtickets.com/torquay
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ONE FANTASTIC EVENING WITH POP’S ULTIMATE DIVAS
DARING AND COLOURFUL FAMILY CIRCUS SHOW
PRESENT THEIR NEW PRODUCTION
TBC Awaiting copy. New from the creator of the West End hit show Thriller Live - Respect La Diva is a powerful, entertaining and uplifting musical revue paying tribute to some of the greatest female singers of all-time. This 2-hour celebration stars a cast of major UK acts, West End singers, dancers and a live band who 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 many more great divas along the way. So get ready to sing (and boogie); from Aretha Franklin’s Think and Tina Turner’s River Deep Mountain High to Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody, there are over 30 classic songs for everyone to enjoy! www.respectladiva.com
MON 12 - WED 14 MAR Mon - Wed eves 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 - £24.50
This unique extravaganza showcases only the best in entertainment; witness acrobats defying gravity as the ancient discipline Icarian Games returns to centre stage. An act rarely seen in circus arts, steeped in tradition, this remarkable display of human juggling where the human body becomes catapult and catcher in an elaborate, explosive and highly choreographed presentation of power, poise and agility.
‘A SHOW OF DAUNTING ATHLETICISM’ THE OBSERVER TUE 10 - THU 12 APR Tue - Thu eves 7.30pm Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm TICKETS £17 - £23 Premium £28 ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off C F G C Details page 23 x 11
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ELLEN KENT RETURNS WITH THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED UKRAINIAN NATIONAL OPERA OF KHARKIV DEREK BLOCK & BLACKBURN INTERNATIONAL PROUDLY PRESENT TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, HIGHLY- PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA
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’
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
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WED 23 NOV 7.30pm
FRI 30 MAR 7.30pm
TICKETS £19.50 - £34
TICKETS £19.50 - £34
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off
CONCESSIONS £5 off G C Details page 23
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CONCERTS & COMEDY
THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
TUE 22 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 - £23.50
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C G ATG THEATRE CARD 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, Herman’s 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.
THU 24 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50
The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstantding 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
THE NUTCRACKER
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET
BRAND NEW 2011 CHRISTMAS SHOW
FRI 25 NOV 7.30pm C G S C
TUE 29 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £22
TICKETS £13.50 - £23.50
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.
G C ATG THEATRE CARD The UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production, the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns. Trevor, Gary and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing on back the good times with a combination of their unique comedy routines with a non-stop line up of all the best Christmas hits for a show with a real party atmosphere!
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CONCERTS & COMEDY
MERCURY
ROYAL MARINES
THE ULTIMATE QUEEN EXPERIENCE
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
THU 1 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £16
SUN 4 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS £16 - £18
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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 more.
The world famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines present a military music spectacular. Festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers. This band delights audiences wherever they perform. Their world-renowned Corps of Drums will demonstrate the precision, accuracy and skill for which they have become famous across the globe.
BELLOWHEAD
OMID DJALILI
THU 26 JAN 7.30pm TICKETS £23
TOUR OF DUTY
Multi-award winning big band Bellowhead are an 11 piece collective which uniquely merges English folk, rock, music hall, classical, world, and jazz influences into their boisterous set, fusing a dazzling amount of individual musical talent along the way. They play everything from Helicon to frying pan and display a rare ability to dart effortlessly between the establishment and the fringes. Best Group & Best Live Act BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2011.
FRI 3 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS £20 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+
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GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND
JOHN HYLTON
SAT 4 FEB 7.30pm TICKETS £18 - £19.50
THE JAZZ SINGER TOUR
ATG THEATRE CARD G
THU 1 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £17.50 ATG THEATRE CARD C
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!
In 1980, Neil Diamond starred in the film The Jazz Singer. Neil wrote the musical score for the film and then released what became one of his most successful albums. Join John and his talented band, celebrating the music of Neil Diamond’s The Jazz Singer, by performing all the songs from the album, as well as a selection of Neil’s other well-known hits!
SING-A-LONG-A GREASE
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG
FRI 2 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £16 G E
COMMAND PERFORMANCE
This fully interactive show will get you singing and dancing in the aisles. Beginning with a live show in which your host will lead a vocal warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award the prizes. Then, you sit back and watch John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and the gang, while singing along to the lyrics which are shown on the screen. It couldn’t be easier, or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
SAT 3 MAR 8pm TICKETS £18 ATG THEATRE CARD C G
Count Arthur Strong’s new show is so new, not even he knows he’s doing it yet. Don’t worry, it’s never stopped him before! So get your Maltesers out, roll your trouser legs up and sit back and enjoy this wonderful show. Pausing only to glance up from your programme to ask when the interval is. I can guarantee you’ll have never seen anything like it.
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CONCERTS & COMEDY
AN EVENING OF SONG AND DANCE
THE DREAMBOYS FULL FRONTAL
A MAGICAL MUSICAL TOUR
FRI 9 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £23.50
PRESENTED BY TOADS
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SAT 10 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £13 C ATG THEATRE CARD
The Dreamboys are the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Celebrity Big Brother, The Dreamboys have earned themselves the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status.
Well known local award winning Toads Stage Musical Company one of the area’s leading stage companies, returns to the Princess with an evening of music from well known musicals old and new. The Toads company of singers and dancers present songs from many musicals presented by them over the years, and others that they hope to present in the future.
THE HOLLIES
SWAN LAKE
THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET
SUN 11 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £21.50 & £24.50
THU 15 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £13.50 - £23.50
Still pure Hollies. Still the tight, clean vocal harmonies, meticulously honed, precisely melded. No support act is needed as they perform their Classics, The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, Just One Look, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and much more. A very special event – not to be missed.
PREMIUM £28.50 C G E S C One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. ‘THIS PRODUCTION LOOKS AND FEELS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT’ WORTHING HERALD
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GILBERT O’SULLIVAN
FIREMAN SAM LIVE
SAT 17 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £26
PONTYPANDY ROCKS
Gilbert O’Sullivan has accumulated no less than fourteen top forty hits, including Clair, Alone Again (Naturally), Get Down and Nothing Rhymed, with number one singles on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as four top-five UK albums. His live performances showcase his tremendous musical abilities. He is joined on stage by his 11-piece band, including a string quartet, to present a stunning 2 hour performance.
SUN 25 MAR 1pm TICKETS £15 C F FAMILY EBO £4 Discount if booked before 25 Jan Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival! With great new songs, daring new rescues, and more adventure than ever before, you won’t want to miss this brand new live show! The Hero next door is back, to ‘rock on’ down to Pontypandy to join all the fun.
BEVERLEY CALLARD STARS IN
HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES
SOLID SILVER 60’S SHOW
MON 26 MAR 7.30pm TICKETS £20
WED 28 MAR 7.30pm
Join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate and all the other joys of being a 21st Century girl! Did we mention men and chocolate? Grab your friends and head down to the Princess Theatre for a night of fun and frolics with the girls!
TICKETS £21.50 - £25.50 Celebrating 27 years of the UK’s original and premier 60s show. Featuring, Peter Noone (I’m into Something Good, No Milk Today). From the USA Chris Montez (Let’s Dance,The More I See You) and Brian Hyland (Ginny Come Lately, Sealed with a Kiss) With Brian Poole (Silence is Golden • Here Comes My Baby) all backed by Vanity Fayre.
BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/torquay (bkg fee)
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CONCERTS & COMEDY
PAUL MERTON OUT OF MY HEAD
SARAH MILLICAN
MON 2 APR 8pm TICKETS £24
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLICAN
ATG THEATRE CARD C
WED 4 APR 8pm TICKETS £21
Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton’s brain, along with Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. Paul returns to his stand-up roots for the first time this century. Away from the Have I Got News For You desk Paul Merton proves he’s got legs. A night of sketches, music, magic, variety and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls).
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.
DOUG STANHOPE
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
THU 5 APR 8pm TICKETS £21
ADULTS ONLY
Suitable for 16+
EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL SAT 7 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £20.50 - £23 G C
Americas top comic returns to the UK for a mammoth 40 date tour. Doug is a brutal, shambolic, savage and unpredictable, no-holds-barred comedian who displays scant respect for any personal, moral, or social boundaries. He is a raging, vitriolic, viciously brilliant critic of the stupidity of our social and political systems and the moronic saps who sustain it - and he’s the funniest comic you will ever see!
That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite Rock ’N’ Roll variety show is back by popular demand with their hit 2012 production! Now in its 26th year of touring, this hugely entertaining Rock ‘N’ Roll spectacular features an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. Mixed with hilarious, zany comedy routines, the show produces that real ‘feel-good party atmosphere!’
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HISTORY OF BIG BANDS
JOE BROWN IN CONCERT
SAT 14 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £22
WED 18 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £18 - £22
ATG THEATRE CARD C The History of the Big Bands features a magnificent 16 piece big band and a series of first class soloists who cover the famous songs as played by the original bandleaders. The audience is led on a musical journey from one band leader to another by the talented, charismatic and hugely successful Andy Abraham.
This country’s premier Rock & Roll legend Joe Brown comes to us after another remarkable year, even by his own high standards. The year 2008 marked Joe’s 50th year as a professional entertainer and he truly is one of this country’s best loved, enduring, and most acclaimed musicians. Joe, along with his band, is back at this theatre by popular demand in another two-hour musical celebration.
BRIT FLOYD THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE SHOW TUE 29 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50 In less than one year, the new Brit Floyd phenomena has been embraced by Pink Floyd fans worldwide and acclaimed for its musical notefor-note perfection, unique Floydian animation and it’s state-of-the art sound & lights production. A Brit Floyd show is truly the genuine reincarnation of the Pink Floyd live experience
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BOOK NOW 0844 871 3023 (bkg fee)
THEATRE VOUCHERS THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT AVAILABLE IN £5, £10 AND £20 Please pop into our box office for more information. Gift wrapping and cards also available.
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CONCERTS & COMEDY
DERREN BROWN
GISELLE
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ENGLISH YOUTH BALLET
THU 26 - SAT 28 APR 8pm TICKETS £30 - £35
FRI 25 - SAT 26 MAY 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Dubbed a ‘psychological illusionist’ by the press, Derren Brown is a performer who combines magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship in order to seemingly predict and control human behaviour, as well as performing mind-bending feats of mentalism. This is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town, so book now!
‘A SPECTACULAR NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT. WITHOUT DOUBT, THIS COUNTRY’S GREATEST ILLUSIONIST’ TIME OUT
‘YOU REPEATEDLY FIND YOURSELF RETRIEVING YOUR JAW FROM THE FLOOR’ DAILY TELEGRAPH Recommended age 12+.
TICKETS £17.50 - £24.50 ATG THEATRE CARD C G English Youth Ballet presents an appealing and dramatic production of Giselle. With enchantingly sumptuous costumes, pretty scenery and spectacular dancing the production brings Giselle into this century with warmth, colour and drama. AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG BALLET DANCERS - AUDITION English Youth Ballet is offering 100 boys and girls aged between 8 - 18 years the chance to perform in Giselle! Auditions will be held at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday 8th February 2012. For ages 8-11 years: 4.30 - 6.15pm and 12 - 18 years: 6.45 8.30pm. For an audition pack and registration form either email misslewis@englishyouthballet.co.uk or call 01689 856747 / 01248 422337
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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
A QUALITY WEDDING AT A UNIQUE VENUE NEED NOT BREAK THE BANK The following wedding package is available from an amazing ÂŁ2,000 Cost includes Room hire with panoramic views across the beautiful Bay for a Civil Ceremony from 3pm
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A chilled glass of Bucks Fizz to welcome your guests. A wedding breakfast area tastefully stefully decorated to enhance hance the natural beauty of the surroundings A delicious elicious 3 course wedding breakfast akfast or sumptuous buffet fet depending on your requirements uirements and a glass of sparkling parkling 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 canapĂŠs. Cost stated is based upon 50 adult guests. For wedding date availability contact us on 01803 290288
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DINING
BREEZES AT THE PR INCE SS 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 lovely 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
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BOOKING INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US THE
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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WHEELCHAIR SPACES We can accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs per performance. By booking on line you cannot access these spaces. Please call in to the box office or call 0844 871 3023 and select option 2.
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ONLINE BOOKING www.atgtickets.com/torquay 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. Choosing to book this way will incur 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. • Dartmouth • Dawlish • Exeter • Exmouth • Newton Abbot • Plymouth • Teignmouth Tiverton • Torquay • Totnes.
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BY PHONE 0844 871 3023 To pay by debit or credit card – select option 1 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. 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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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 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.
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, Ghost the Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company, Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.
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