SPRING 2020
WELCOME We have a spring in our step as we approach another new season of events at the Regis Centre and Alexandra Theatre, in this our 40th year! Once again, we would like to thank all our loyal patrons and of course are delighted to welcome new audiences. We hope you find something in our programme to tempt you to visit us this season. As we approach a busy 2020, we would like to thank our team of loyal volunteers who are invaluable to our wonderful theatre. We are so grateful for the time they put in and their generosity. We look forward to welcoming you to the Theatre soon. The Regis Centre Team
CAFE & BAR Situated a few steps away from the seafront, our Café is the perfect location for a freshly ground coffee, light snack or delicious cake. Stay as long as you like, use our free Wi-Fi, read the paper and relax. Whether it’s meeting friends, taking a break or relaxing before seeing a show, our Café is the ideal place. Don’t forget to grab a drink prior to the show, or pre-order something for the interval on your next visit.
You’ll find all sorts of little gems in our Charity Shop which is situated across the Place St. Maur. We have everything from books, games and toys to clothes and curiosities. All proceeds go towards the theatre so pop in anytime and see what we have to offer. We also welcome donations.
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PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR BOX OFFICE OR LOOK ONLINE FOR THE FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE This pantomime season promises to be the best ever at the Alexandra Theatre. After our outstanding Box Office smash last year – ‘Cinderella’ – Spillers Pantomimes have teamed up with the Regis Centre once again, to create one of their best ever Family Pantomimes – ‘ The Wizard of Oz’. Why not join us for a fun packed show, a production full of laughter, comedy, spectacle and traditional pantomime nonsense. With a little something for everyone, this has to be the best value for money pantomime on the South Coast. A modern, traditional pantomime for the whole family.
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OUR HOUSE
Fatdan Productions & The Harbour Theatre Company
THE STORY OF LOVE IN THE HARBOUR
THURS 23 - SAT 25 JANUARY 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MATINEE
FRI 31 JANUARY & SAT 1 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
TICKETS £14 / £12 CONCS / £8 NUS An amateur production by arrangement with MTI (Europe)
TICKETS £19 / £17.50 CONCS £16.50 FRIENDS
The Musical Theatre Performance Company is proud to present this punchy, gritty, slightly rough-round-theedges musical, with a joyously familiar score. Brought to you by the same team that produced ‘The Addams Family’ and ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ in their 2018/19 season.
“I know that I shall meet my fate somewhere among the clouds above; those that I fight I do not hate, those that I guard I do not love.” - William Butler Yeats
By Tim Firth. Music and Lyrics by Madness
Based in 1980s Camden, OUR HOUSE tells the story of London lad Joe Casey, who, on the night of his sixteenth birthday, takes the girl of his dreams, out on their first date. In an effort to impress her, he breaks into a building site overlooking his home on Casey Street. The police turn up, at which point Joe’s life splits into two: the Good Joe, who stays to help, and Bad Joe, who flees and leaves Sarah to run from the police. OUR HOUSE features a toe-tapping collection of Madness hits including ‘House of Fun’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘Driving in my Car’, ‘It Must Be Love’ and of course, ‘Our House’. The show is a huge hit with audiences looking for a very British musical.
60 MINS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FRI 3 JAN, 7.30PM, STUDIO ONE TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s
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Based on an original play by Eddie Alford, THE STORY OF LOVE IN THE HARBOUR is a moving musical dramatization of the romance between George McElroy, a British RAF Officer and Grace Guinan, a young Irish girl, who fight with passion to preserve their love at a time of huge change and turmoil. Set in WW1 on the front-line in France, and in rural Ireland, the action is conveyed through stirring scene enactments on stage, compelling narration and vivid images of the period - all designed to inspire and move the audience. The beautiful all-original music and lyrics, performed live by Danielle Morgan and orchestra, convey powerful emotions that lead us to reflect on the true meaning of heroism, sacrifice and love - timeless themes still relevant today.
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Bersted Arts
THE HAUNTING BY CHARLES DICKENS
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THURS 6 - SAT 8 FEBRUARY 8PM, 3PM SAT MATINEE TICKETS £14 / £12 CONCS £10 SAT MATINEE
UNRESERVED SEATING IN THE LITTLE ALEX When a young book dealer, David Filde, is employed by a former associate of his uncle to catalogue a private library, he finds an incredible array of rare and antiquated books.
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INTERMEZZO
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THURS 13 & FRI 14 FEBRUARY 7.30PM, 1PM FRI MATINEE TICKETS £10 / £8 CONCS INTERMEZZO is the eclectic new repertoire of works presented by Chichester College dance students. This show encompasses a diverse range of dance styles from jazz to contemporary and physical theatre. The dancers are studying on vocational training programmes and will be presenting work they have developed with professional choreographers, dance lecturers and their own choreography.
But as a series of strange and unexplained events conspires to keep Filde from his work, he realises that if he is to convince his sceptical employer that the mysterious phenomena he is experiencing are real, they must journey together to the very edge of terror, and beyond… Based on several original ghost stories by Charles Dickens.
60 MINS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FRI 7 FEB, 7.30PM, STUDIO ONE TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s www.regiscentre.co.uk www.regiscentre.co.uk
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EXCITING SCIENCE HALF TERM FUN!
THURS 20 FEBRUARY 11.30AM & 2.30PM TICKETS £10.50 £40 FAMILY TICKET (max 2 adults) WARNING… WARNING… EXTREME FUN ALERT! This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from four years and upwards, as we put the “exciting” back into “science”. With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as we recreate a volcanic eruption; turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with our smoke blaster! So stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of wiz, bang, pop... and splurt. Exciting Science – prepare to be amazed!
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BRINGING ON BACK THE 60S
THAT MADE THE 60s THE MOST PROLIFIC DECADE IN MUSIC HISTORY
SAT 22 FEBRUARY 7.30PM TICKETS £20
This fast moving show starring New Amen Corner is a must for lovers of 60s music with a special guest appearance from multi-award winning Nancy Ann Lee “Little Miss Sixties”. New Amen Corner are one of the most highly respected acts on the sixties circuit. With multiple British tours under their belt, the master-revivalists enjoy an unparalleled reputation that has grown through backing some of the biggest names of the sixties (Chris Farlowe, Peter Noone, Chris Montez, Mike Pender and many more) and also from the energy and authenticity of their shows. With keen attention to detail, New Amen Corner provide the ultimate journey through the decade that defined pop music. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, experience the musical phenomena of the 1960s for yourself. This is a show full of timeless classics performed with the most authentic 60s sound. ‘Bringing on Back the 60s’ will keep 60s music alive for many generations to come.
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The Best of Rainbow
40 Years
DANCE HOUSE
WEDS 26 & THURS 27 FEBRUARY WEDS 11 & THURS 12 MARCH MON 23 & TUES 24 MARCH TUES 5 & WEDS 6 MAY 7PM
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TICKETS £10 / £5 UNDER 16S The House of Dance is a local Arts driven initiative dedicated to supporting and encouraging the development of innovative and exciting dance. One of their aims is to provide performance opportunities for young people and to experience the workings of a professional theatre. Dance House evenings celebrate the hard work, commitment and skill of young people within our vibrant community. It is an opportunity to share their dance work with an audience, as well as other schools, in a positive collaboration with professional artists and theatre technicians.
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THE BEST OF RAINBOW: Tickets £14/£12 concessions 40 YEARS
Come and join us for a trip down memory lane
THURS 5 - SAT 7 MARCH 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MATINEE
celebrating some of our favourite musical numbers from 40 years of TICKETS £14 / £12 CONCS
Rainbow Amateur Productions Come and join Rainbow Productions for a trip down memory lane with all their favourite songs and dances from the last 40 years.
From the very beginning with ‘Oliver’ to their most recent show ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ it has been a colourful musical journey, spanning over four decades! ‘Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat’ meets ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Anything Goes’, to name just a few of the songs you will enjoy. Three generations of the Rainbow family perform in this fabulous celebration show.
There is much to celebrate here.
60 MINS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FRI 6 MAR, 7.30PM, STUDIO ONE TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s
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A Spectacular
Spring Concert The very best of Concert Band music
Southdowns Concert Band
A SPECTACULAR SPRING CONCERT
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SUN 8 MARCH 3PM
TICKETS £12.50 / UNDER 16s FREE Conducted by Tom Hodge MBE
A celebration of the very best of concert band music The Southdowns Concert Band are delighted to return once again to bring you an afternoon full of inspiring music. Just the thing to stir the Spring feeling in all of us. The programme will be light-hearted and full of fun. Everyone will go home with a spring in their step.
Bersted Arts
CHOIRFEST 2020
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SAT 14 & SUN 15 MARCH SAT 7.30PM, SUN 2.30PM TICKETS £8 CHOIRFEST is back for its fourth year running. Bringing together Community Choirs from all over the region, giving them an opportunity to network with other likeminded people and a platform to perform. Join ChoirFest at either concert and be wowed by the musical talent of some of the best Choirs on the south coast.
The Southdowns Band all have a passion for Concert Band music. They enjoy playing a wide variety of music but all enjoy the challenge of performing to a higher level.
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The University of Chichester Triple Threat Tour Company
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GUYS AND DOLLS
FRI 20 & SAT 21 MARCH 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MATINEE TICKETS £14 / £12 CONCS / £8 NUS Frank Loesser’s Tony Award winning classic musical about high-stakes gamblers Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson bringing the righteous Save-aSoul missionary Sergeant Sarah Brown into their glamorously, seedy world is staged with unparalleled panache by one of the country’s leading Conservatoires of young talent, supported by a professional production team and West-End live band. The sensational Triple Threat Tour Company are back following their runaway success with ‘9 to 5’ last year with the same production team hence celebrated vivid Direction by Karen Howard, Damien Delaney’s exuberant choreography, Brady Mould’s rich, expansive sound and Ryan Laight’s stunning design. The University’s Triple Threat Tour Company is back with virtuosity, unaffected energy and elan. This won’t just put spring in your step, it will put spring in your stride! Last year’s company production sold out so book now and “luck be a lady tonight”!
JIMMY BUCKLEY FRI 27 MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS £22.50 JIMMY BUCKLEY is without a doubt one of Ireland’s best loved and most respected performers. Jimmy has enjoyed many years at the top of his profession and received numerous awards including the prestigious Entertainer of the Year in the RTE music awards. Jimmy possess a very rare talent, not only as a phenomenal singer but also as a hilarious mimic of other major stars. Jimmy’s show contains a wide variety of material, Country, Big Ballads and tribute medleys to the greats of country music Hank Williams and Charlie Pride. Along with his magnificent band, Jimmy will entertain you superbly and looks forward to meeting friends old and new. Special guest on the tour will be Jimmy’s daughter Claudia.
*****Breathtaking energy and stagecraft. *****Accomplished. Outstanding. Faultless. An amateur production presented by arrangement with MTI (Europe)
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AN EVENING WITH JOHN ILLSLEY ABOUT THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DIRE STRAITS WEDS 25 MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS £25.50 An evening and Q&A of Music & Memories Along with Mark Knopfler, John was a founder member of the legendary band who, during their time together, sold over 120 million albums. The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits history and include a Q&A with audio/visual, led by Paul Cummins (ex-Dire Straits management). Paul will be asking questions, during which John will reveal the story and development of the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat in South London, where songs like ‘Sultans of Swing’ and ‘Wild West End’ were created, on their journey to playing all over the world to millions of fans, making albums in London, New York, Montserrat and Nassau; performing and working with some of the world’s most influential and creative musicians and producers. John will also be joined on stage by fellow musicians from John’s band who will play music from the whole DS catalogue including ‘Money for Nothing’, ‘Brothers in Arms’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Sultans of Swing’. It promises to be a special, intimate evening looking into the life and times of one of the biggest rock & roll bands of all time.
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“A gripping and, ultimately heart-warming tale… rich with Evans’ wit and caustic observation.” THE SCOTSMAN
Off The Kerb
SIMON EVANS:THE WORK OF THE DEVIL SAT 28 MARCH 8PM
TICKETS £15.50 / £13.50 CONCS Age Guidance: Strictly 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content Simon Evans’ last show, Genius 2.0 ( “A Masterclass” The Scotsman) provided an hilarious analysis of the departure of any visible sign of intelligence from modern life. But his new show raises the stakes, with his usual excoriating views of a world on fire given a perspective shift from personal revelations that turned his world upside down this year.
“You expect a high standard of stand-up from this veteran performer. But in sharing something so deeply personal, he’s exceeded what seemed to be his full potential… I’d expect it to get even better when it goes out on tour. Outstanding stuff.” ( ½ CHORTLE) Simon Evans is the star of ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Mock The Week’, BBC Radio 4’s ‘The News Quiz’, ‘The Unbelievable Truth’ and ‘Simon Evans Goes To Market’. Simon has made appearances on ‘This Week’, ‘Question Time’, ‘Celebrity Mastermind’, ‘Pointless Celebrities’ and ‘Mastermind The Professionals’.
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Littlehampton Concert Band
SPRINGTIME IN PARIS
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SUN 5 APRIL 2.30PM
Music Legend Entertainments
AMERICAN LEGENDS
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TUES 7 APRIL 7.30PM
TICKETS £10
TICKETS £16 / £14 CONCS
The Littlehampton Concert Band will be returning to the Alexandra Theatre to perform their annual Springtime celebration concert.
A tribute to Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash Barbra Streisand, & Eva Cassidy
This year’s show is SPRINGTIME IN PARIS and will have a distinctly French twist (ooh la-la!). The band will play music from popular shows including ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Phantom of the Opera’, plus there will be a wide variety of other types of music including bigband and classical numbers. It promises to be a great afternoon’s entertainment so make sure you “can-can” join them.
Sit back and enjoy an evening of entertainment with tributes to four of the biggest names in American music. Opening with the beautiful Eva Cassidy arrangements of such classic songs as ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’, ‘Songbird’ and ‘What a Wonderful World’. The show then bursts into a rowdy tribute to the great Johnny Cash with ‘Walk The Line’, ‘Ring Of Fire’, ‘Jackson’ and many more. After the interval you will be mesmerised by an enchanting set of Barbra Streisand classics featuring ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade’ finishing with the stunning duet ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers’. The evening will be brought to an end with all the famous Neil Diamond hits including ‘Love On The Rocks’, ‘Forever In Blue Jeans’ and, of course, ‘Sweet Caroline’. All this in one evening makes it a show you don’t want to miss!
60 MINS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FRI 3 APR, 7.30PM, STUDIO ONE TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s
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THURS 16 APRIL, 7.30PM, TICKETS £25.50 Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including ‘Love to Boogie’, ‘Telegram Sam’, ‘Jeepster’ and ‘20th Century Boy’. T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages - If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! www.regiscentre.co.uk www.regiscentre.co.uk
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Arabesque School of Performing Arts Saturday Stage Schools
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS SAT 11 APRIL 2PM & 6.30PM
TICKETS £12.50 An amateur production by arrangement with MTI (Europe)
Arabesque Saturday Stage Schools based in Westergate and Chichester are very excited to bring you their performance of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. A fun filled comedy horror musical which includes great songs including ‘Suddenly Seymour’, ‘Grow for Me’ and ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. Why not come and join them and be entertained by the 50 strong talented cast performing this fun hit musical? See you there!
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF THURS 23 - SAT 25 APRIL 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MATINEE
TICKETS £14 / £12 CONCS / £8 NUS An amateur production by arrangement with MTI (Europe)
The Musical Theatre Performance Company is very proud to present this multi-award winning show that has previously been described as “a defiant portrait of Jewish resilience”. Brought to you by the same team that produced ‘The Addams Family’ and ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ in their 2018/19 season. Winner of 9 Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, and bookwriter Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humour, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colourful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instil them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, ‘Fiddler On The Roof’’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.
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Remi Rachuba
THE INTRUDER / INTRUZ TUES 28 APRIL 7.30PM
TICKETS £12.50 / £11.50 CONCS PERFORMED IN POLISH UNRESERVED SEATING IN THE LITTLE ALEX What happens when something changes your life forever? How do we move on? Can we ever really be ourselves again?
WYSTĘP W JĘZYKU POLSKIM
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THE INTRUDER asks these hard questions in physical, visceral and candid way reflecting the chaos of our mind and our lives. Based on a true story, Remi’s world becomes mixed up after an aggression derails his life’s course. Can coming to a new country help him to leave his past behind? Dealing with injustice, loss and fear, ‘The Intruder’ is an uplifting story brimming with inspiring positivity, pragmatism and thankfulness. Playing with his new language and obliterating the barrier between cultures, Remi attempts to come to terms with the man he has become.
Co się dzieje, gdy nasze życie zmienia się na zawsze? Jak żyć dalej? Czy nadal możemy pozostać sobą? INTRUZ zadaje te trudne pytania w bardzo fizycznym, dynamicznym, szczerym przedstawieniu obnażając chaos naszego umysłu i życia. Monodram, oparty na faktach, opowiada o zagubieniu w świecie po akcie przemocy, którego Remi pada ofiarą. Niesprawiedliwość, zagubienie i strach, to tylko niektóre z zagadnień poruszanych w tej podnoszącej na duchu, pełnej optymizmu, pragmatyzmu i wdzięczności sztuce. Bawiąc się nowym językiem i zacierając różnice między kulturami, Remi próbuje pogodzić się z losem i zaakceptować siebie takim, jakim się stał.
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Neil Sands Productions
Vienna Festival Ballet
LAND OF HOPE & GLORY
SWAN LAKE
TICKETS £12.50 / £11.50 CONCS
TICKETS £22 / £20 CONCS £19 FRIENDS / £16 UNDER 16S £13 BALLET & DANCE SCHOOLS
THURS 30 APRIL 2PM
FRI 8 MAY 7.30PM
Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with a new production of their most popular patriotic show LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY. This show celebrates the best of British entertainment and is specially produced to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War - VE Day 75. This patriotic and nostalgic afternoon is filled with marvellous and memorable songs, including a rousing selection from the Last Night of the Proms, old time sing-a-longs, great British show tunes, and ever popular favourites from the 40s, 50s and 60s. This promises to be their biggest and most spectacular patriotic production ever. Enjoy over two hours of timeless nostalgia, with sensational voices, more than 50 stunning costume changes, and a spectacular 1940s style VE Day party with enough bunting, flags and fun to light up the brightest stage. This is followed by a flag waving finale in a heart-warming tribute to the veterans of the armed forces.
Music by Tchaikovsky Join Vienna Festival Ballet as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with this glorious revival of one of the best known and loved classical ballets of all time. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the magnificent music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. SWAN LAKE is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, terror to tenderness and melancholy to ecstasy. Don’t miss this magical evening.
“The entire show was captivating from start to finish” - WELWYN HATFIELD TIMES ‘’A truly spellbinding performance’’ - BURNLEY EXPRESS
60 MINS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC FRI 1 MAY, 7.30PM, STUDIO ONE TICKETS £6.50 / £3.50 UNDER 25s
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“This production looks and feels absolutely right” - WORTHING HERALD ‘’The whole evening was a delight’’ - LICHFIELD LIVE
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THE JIVE ACES BIG BEAT REVUE FRI 1 MAY 7.30PM
TICKETS £20 / £18 CONCS ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ semi-finalists, THE JIVE ACES, explode onto the stage in their trademark yellow suits and vintage style for their “Big Beat Revue” show. Featuring special guests: the songstress from Down Under with the golden tonsils and furious tap dancing, Miss Kara Lane; The blonde bombshell with the low down baritone sax, Lottie B, the hot licks of jazz trumpeter Antonio Socci and the smooth accordion of Grazia Bevilacqua, the show is a an exciting mix of hot jive, swinging’ rhythm and blues and and classic rock ’n’ roll. With classic tunes from artists such as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Keely Smith, Big Joe Turner, Ruth Brown with the flair of a rock ’n’ roll extravaganza show, this show will have you out of your seat with its larger than life big-beat sound!
“The crazy energy of The Jive Aces can certainly whisk you away to a different era and tempt you to Jump, Jive and Wail out of happiness and joy!” - THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER, EDINBURGH 6 BOOKING www.regiscentre.co.uk 01243 861010
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40 YEARS OF THE REGIS CENTRE SAT 2 MAY 7.30PM
TICKETS £16.50 / £15.50 CONCESSIONS / £10 FRIENDS OF THE THEATRE
CELEBRATING THE PERFORMING ARTS IN BOGNOR REGIS The Theatre is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary, so to commemorate the occasion we are producing a spectacle of live entertainment in Bognor Regis. With contributions from our talented local companies including ARTY Youth Theatre, the Unviersity of Chichester (both Triple Threat and Musical Theatre Performance Courses), Bersted Arts, BROS Musical Productions, Rainbow Productions, Art of Dance and Fitness, Arabesque School of Dance and Drama, RnB and 60 Minutes of Classical Music. This will be an exciting and uplifting evening of entertainment, celebrating all the wonderful live performing arts that happen here at our Theatre. Don’t miss this exciting and unique celebration!
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The University of Chichester Triple Threat Festival Company
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A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
FRI 15 & SAT 16 MAY 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MATINEE TICKETS £14 / £12 CONCS / £8 NUS An amateur production presented by arrangement with Musical Theatre International (Europe)
Premiere of the acclaimed Triple Threat Festival Company’s production before it tours to Brighton and Newbury Festivals! Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, a compelling mixture of Ahrens and Flaherty’s musical genius delivered by one of the finest company of young performers on the circuit, of a story of family, friendship and acceptance set in 1960s Dublin. A truly rare gem combining depth, drama, lyricism, comedy and rich music! Bus driver Alfie Byrne’s attempt to stage Oscar Wilde’s ’Salome’ against the forces of bigotry collapses his friendship circle. How he wins them back has inspired audiences everywhere! It may be your most important night out of the year! Under the Musical Direction of Stuart Hutchinson conducting a West End live band. The Newbury Festival show is sponsored by Claude-Michel Schonberg, such is the talent of the cast.
BROS Musical Productions
CHICAGO
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WEDS 20 - SAT 23 MAY 7.30PM, 2.30PM SAT MATINEE TICKETS £18 / £15.50 UNDER 16s BROS Musical Productions present the sexiest, sassiest, and most sophisticated Broadway musical in history. CHICAGO is a razzle dazzling and satirical look at fame, criminal justice, corruption and all that jazz! Set in the legendary city during the roaring jazz hot 20s, and based on real-life murders and trials, ‘Chicago’ follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite her attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, to lie for her. In the Cook County Jail, Roxie meets her hero, the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, the greedy and lustful superstar, Billy Flynn, tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight, both desperate for showbiz and to become the biggest celebrity criminal. This dazzling Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Academy Award Winning musical continues to play to sold out audiences worldwide, and is Broadway’s longest running musical in history. Featuring a sizzling score with the showstopping songs ‘Razzle Dazzle’, ‘Cell Block Tango’, ‘All That Jazz’ and many more.
“Exceptional! I couldn’t believe I was seeing this in Bognor!” ***** - BOGNOR REGIS OBSERVER “Fantastic show! Musically perfect along with punchy dance routines and acting fit for the West End.” ***** - EDINBURGH FRINGE 6 BOOKING www.regiscentre.co.uk 01243 861010
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The Paper Moon Theatre Company
THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL WEDS 27 MAY 2.30PM TICKETS £18
Back by popular demand CAREFREE, CHEERFUL & UNIQUELY BRITISH! This talented company invite you to once again take a trip down memory lane to the glorious and glamourous heyday of traditional Music Hall, a truly golden era. Helming this splendid afternoon of rich entertainment will be your eloquent and elegantly waist-coated Chairman complete with gavel and sharp wit, together with a line up of artistes who have all appeared BBC TV’s ‘THE GOOD OLD DAYS’ now being re-run on BBC 4 TV. This new spectacular production will delight and entertain with the songs you love to sing and the jokes you love to hear.
ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION CONCERT BAND SUN 31 MAY 3PM
TICKETS £15.50 / £14.50 CONCS This experienced and thoroughly entertaining band has played to enthusiastic and sell-out audiences for many years by providing a wide spectrum of music to suit all tastes. The Royal Marines Association Concert Band is comprised of over 50 talented musicians who boast a total of 1,800 years’ Service to Queen & Country. They will provide a programme of popular marches, big band sounds, musical theatre, music from film, radio and TV shows as well as favourites from the classics. The concert will also feature a typical Royal Marines finale.
“This is cutting edge Victoriana beloved by the British and their visitors” - THE TIMES
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S I G E R E TH B U L C K C O L 2 O’C
a new community venture MENT IN A T R E T N E TEA,TALKS &
Afternoon entertainment on the first Tuesday of the month TUES 4 FEBRUARY - AN INTRODUCTION 2PM
TICKETS £3 / £2 CONCS FREE HOT DRINK & BISCUIT WITH TICKET
Come along to our first ever 2 o’Clock Club in February and find out about this new community entertainment venture. Ferbruary’s club includes a talk about musical theatre, plus two quality singers entertaining you with some classic songs you will all know.
TUES 3 MARCH - CABARET BY MITCHELL ARMSTRONG
2PM TICKETS £5 / £3 CONCS FREE HOT DRINK & BISCUIT WITH TICKET
Mitchell Armstrong is a first class cabaret act who has worked on major cruise lines, performed at numerous theatres and appeared at a variety of top hotels. He has also performed in the West End and has shared the stage with top class entertainers such as Rod Stewart, Bobby Davro and Joe Pasquale. Mitchell’s experience, voice and personality are the perfect combination in this afternoon show of swing, musical classics and comedy.
TUES 7 APRIL - TIMESPAN ‘THE WAY WE WERE’ TALK 2PM TICKETS £5 / £3 CONCS FREE HOT DRINK & BISCUIT WITH TICKET
Tony and Lizzie Gilks from Timespan present ‘The Way We Were’ - a lighthearted costumed presentation fondly looking back at life on the Home Front in war torn Britain and the aftermath of austerity. As well as telling you about this era, Tony and Lizzie will have lots of memorabilia to share. A fascinating afternoon’s talk not to be missed.
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SUMMER PREVIEW THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK MON 1 JUNE, 7.30PM TICKETS £24.50 / £22.50 CONCS The ladyboys of Bangkok are back with their most elaborate show yet - FLIGHT OF FANTASY. Climb aboard for the ride of your lives as 16 of the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men!) take you soaring to a new world of dazzling diamante dipped song and dance destinations.
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THE BEST OF FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS SAT 6 JUNE, 7.30PM TICKETS £25.50 The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a street lamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.
THE ROY ORBISON STORY FRI 3 JULY, 7.30PM TICKETS £23 The one and only Barry Steele is set to put the rock back into ‘The Big O’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in the West End production ‘The Roy Orbison Story’. Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold hits and contemporary genius as Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers, celebrate The Big O.
THE TRAVELING WILBURYS SONGBOOK THURS 27 AUGUST, 7.30PM TICKETS £23 The producers of The Roy Orbison Story are proud to present a brand-new production as Barry Steele and a cast of fabulous singers and musicians explore the back catalogue of some of the most iconic artistes of the 80s, collectively they were known as The Traveling Wilburys, but individually they were each as famous and talented as the other.
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SUMMER PREVIEW
STEVE HEWLETT ARTHUR LAGER IS... BEYOND REAL FRI 31 JULY 7.30PM
TICKETS £15 / £12 CONCS Comedy Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett has performed his own UK tours ‘Thinking Inside The Box’ and ‘30 Years Of Talking To Myself’ as well as guesting on BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and as a wildcard and finalist on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. In recent years, Steve has toured with names such as Kenny G, The Osmonds and The Stylistics and has also hosted the biggest christmas show in the UK at Thursford in Norfolk. Steve now brings his new show ARTHUR LAGER IS BEYOND REAL to the stage where he reveals the whole life of Arthur as well as a full comedy show full of hilarious characters. Don’t miss this fun show for the whole family. 6 BOOKING www.regiscentre.co.uk 01243 861010 23
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS BALLET TOTS Mondays & Fridays, 10.30am
For children walking to 4 years old. www.littletotsworkshop.co.uk
PILATES Thursdays, 9.15am Contact elizabethholmes@live.com RnB DANCE COMPANY Mondays 4.30pm
RnB Dance Company offers classes for all ages and capabilities. Contact Rachael on 01243 829188.
REGIS DANCE CONTEMPORARY Thursdays, 5.45pm
Contemporary dance classes. Contact mazziemusic@hotmail.com
BROS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS Mondays & Wednesdays, 7.30pm Local Musical Theatre group. Contact the company brosmusicalproductions@hotmail.co.uk
SKYBODY BEGINNER YOGA Tuesdays, 10am - Everybody
welcome in this friendly relaxed class to start practising. Contact Konrad skybodyclasses@gmail.com 07794856992
MS SOCIETY FITNESS CLASS Tuesdays, 10.15am Contact info@bethpilates.com
MS SOCIETY TAI CHI Fridays, 10.15am SPIRITUALIST GROUP Mondays, 2pm - 4pm
For more information on hiring our spaces please contact us on 01243 867676.
SKYBODY SCULPT Tuesdays, 6.15pm - A fun upbeat cardio sculpting workout. Contact Steph 07887424060 skybodyclasses@gmail.com
RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS Tuesdays, 7.30pm
Local Musical Theatre group. Contact the company on Facebook. Just search for Rainbow Productions for information.
FREE TROMBONE CLASSES Wednesdays, 5pm
Free lessons for youngsters. Come and learn a new skill. Instruments provided Contact roger60minutes@gmail.com
JUMP TO FIT Wednesdays, 6.15pm
A new adult fit class. Contact jump_tofit1@yahoo.com
MUSICAL TOTS Fridays, 11.20am - For children walking to 4 years old. Movement, Singing and Imaginative role play. www.littletotsworkshop.co.uk
REGIS DANCE ADULT YOGA Fridays, 4.45pm Contact mazziemusic@hotmail.com
REGIS DANCE ADULT BALLET Fridays, 5.45pm
Classes are suitable for improvers to intermediate level dancers. Contact mazziemusic@hotmail.com
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YOUTH THEATRE FOR AGES 8 TO 16 YEARS ARTY enables young people between the ages of 8 and 16 to get involved in drama, providing a broad range of high quality theatre experiences in a positive and supportive environment. Working towards performances in the Alexandra Theatre, young people can develop their skills, not only in theatre and performance but also in confidence, communication and creativity working with theatre industry professionals. Come along for a free first session and find out more.
Saturday Mornings Act One and Two: 10am - 11am Act Three: 11.30am - 12.30pm
Beachcroft Hotel & Restaurant
To find out more please email info@regiscentre.co.uk
‘Sussex by The Sea’
Beachcroft Hotel & Restaurant Clyde Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7AH Tel: 01243 827142 www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk
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BOOKING INFORMATION Box Office Tel: 01243 861010 Book Online: www.regiscentre.co.uk Box Office Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm or one hour before the start of each performanc Payments: We accept cash, theatre tokens and all major credit and debit cards. Please make cheques payable to Arun Arts Ltd. Booking fees: We charge a 50p per ticket booking fee which is included in the ticket price. We charge £1 if you would like your tickets posted. There is also a charge of £1 for reprints/exchanges. Concessions: One discount per ticket applies. Concessions may include senior citizens, students, under 16s or registered disabled patrons. Appropriate ID required. Offers cannot be applied to previously purchased orders or in conjunction with any other offers. The Management reserve the right to amend the programme as necessary.
ACCESS Please mention your requirements at the time of booking and don’t hesitate to ask the Duty Manager if there is anything you need on arrival. Parking: There are four parking spaces for blue badge holders at the front of the Centre and additional blue badge bays in the public car park next to the Centre. Hearing Impaired: There is a hearing loop in our auditorium. Assistance Dogs: We welcome assistance dogs in all areas of our building. Please talk to our Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking. Auditorium: Row J has permanent wheelchair spaces. Wheelchairs spaces can be booked in person or over the phone at our Box Office. Row J is also suitable for patrons with walking difficulties. We now run an essential companions scheme. Please enquire at the Box Office when booking.
VENUE HIRE Situated on the seafront, the Regis Centre offers an ideal venue for performances, meetings, classes, training, rehearsals, conferences and exhibitions in the heart of Bognor Regis. Our spaces are highly versatile and can be tailored to your needs. These include our three studio spaces, airy and spacious foyer area, the wonderful 353 seat Alexandra Theatre and the Little Alex - a 60 seat studio theatre situated on the stage of the Alexandra Theatre. For more information on hiring our spaces please contact us on 01243 867676.
The Regis Centre supporters:
Due to our licensing regulations, we are unable to permit the transfer from wheelchairs to theatre seats.
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The Regis Centre prides itself on being a community venue for local societies and non-professional companies. We do not accept responsibility for the quality, content or pricing for these events.
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GET INVOLVED BECOME A REGIS CENTRE VOLUNTEER
The Regis Centre is run by the charity Arun Arts Ltd. and relies heavily on the help of our dedicated volunteers.Volunteering can be a great way to give back to your community and meet new people but it can also open up a door to opportunities though gaining new skills and experience. Get involved with the following areas: • Front of House • Box Office • Café • Charity Shop • Maintenance and more If this is something you’re interested in, why not pop in to have a chat, contact us on 01243 867676 or fill out one of our Volunteer Application Forms online at www.regiscentre.co.uk.
SUPPORT US BY BECOMING A FRIEND OR SPONSORING A SEAT For just £20 a year or £30 for a joint memb ership, you could recieve discounted tickets, regula r newsletters updating you on upcoming event s, opportunities to attend exclusive Friends’ events and 10% discount in our seaside Cafe! Already a friend? Introduce a new friend and recieve a £5 Theatre Tokens Gift Card If you love what we do at the Regis Centr e or want to commemorate someone who did, why not sponsor a seat in our theatre auditorium? Seat naming gifts are acknowledged throu gh a smart plaque with your chosen inscription on a seat of your choice, at a cost of £100. To become a friend or to sponsor a seat call us on 01243 867676 or email info@regiscentre.co.uk
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DIARY AT A GLANCE JANUARY Fri 3 Thurs 23 - Sat 25 Fri 31
60 Minutes of Classical Music Our House Love in the Harbour
FEBRUARY Sat 1 Sat 1 Tues 4 Thurs 6 - Sat 8 Fri 7 Thurs 13 & Fri 14 Sat 15 - Wed 19 Thurs 20 Sat 22 Weds 26 - 27
MARCH Tues 3 Thurs 5 - Sat 7 Fri 6 Sun 8 Weds 11 - 12 Sat 14 - 15 Fri 20 & Sat 21 Mon 23 - 24 Weds 25 Fri 27 Sat 28 Sun 29
Love in the Harbour Charity Lip Sync Battle The Regis 2 O’clock Club The Haunting 60 Minutes of Classical Music Chichester College Dance Festival 2020 Exciting Science Bringing on Back the 60s Dance House 2020
The Regis 2 O’clock Club The Best of Rainbow: 40 Years 60 Minutes of Classical Music Souhtdowns Concert Band Dance House 2020 Choirfest 2020 Guys and Dolls Dance House 2020 An Evening with John Illsley Jimmy Buckley Simon Evans Art of Dance and Fitness
APRIL
Fri 3 Sun 5 Tues 7 Tues 7 Sat 11 Thurs 16 Thurs 23 - Sat 25 Tues 28 Thurs 30
60 Minutes of Classical Music Littlehampton Concert Band The Regis 2 O’clock Club American Legends Little Shop of Horrors T.Rextasy Fiddler on the Roof Intruz / The Intruder Land of Hope and Glory
MAY
Fri 1 The Jive Aces Big Beat Revue Fri 1 60 Minutes of Classical Music Sat 2 Celebrate! 40 Years of Regis Centre Tues 5 The Regis 2 O’clock Club Tues 5 - 6 Dance House 2020 Fri 8 Swan Lake Fri 15 & Sat 16 A Man of No Importance Weds 20 - Sat 23 Chicago Sun 31 Royal Marines Association Concert Band
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