Spring/Summer 2014
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Welcome to Chesterfield Theatres
Pomegranate Theatre
Winding Wheel
Welcome to Chesterfield Theatres We would like to welcome you to Chesterfield Theatres – and the new Spring/Summer programme for the Pomegranate Theatre and the Winding Wheel. Highlights include the thriller THE DEVIL AT MIDNIGHT, comedy SHADY BUSINESS, and the ballet THE LITTLE MERMAID.
Looking further ahead, make sure you book your tickets for this year’s pantomime at the Pomegranate Theatre, which will be CINDERELLA, starring the queen of ballroom and Strictly Come Dancing Winner CAMILLA DALLERUP.
The Pomegranate Theatre and the Winding Wheel are owned and operated by Chesterfield Borough Council. Over the summer, we will be making a series of improvements to the Theatres, funded by Arts Council England, designed to allow us to programme a wider range of performances and events and improve the customer experience.
We hope that you will continue to support the Theatres, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
Work will be carried out at the Winding Wheel during May to July 2014, and will include new stage and lighting, improved dressing rooms and better theatre seating in the Auditorium. At the Winding Wheel there will be no performances during this period, but once reopened, there will be a great range of entertainment, including performances from top comedian JIMMY CARR, the hit West End musical FAME, and singer SETH LAKEMAN.
Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism Chesterfield Borough Council
Work will be carried out at the Pomegranate Theatre during July to September 2014, and will include the installation of digital projection equipment for film and live performances, additional seats and a new lighting control room.
Councillor Amanda Serjeant The Pomegranate Theatre is a delightful Victorian 546-seat proscenium arch theatre with adjoining bar, housed in the Grade II-listed Stephenson Memorial Hall. The theatre presents a programme of professional touring drama, music, entertainment, and a very popular pantomime. In addition it presents a regular programme of films and is also used by a number of local amateur groups. Perfect for theatrical performances, concerts and presentations, the Pomegranate Theatre is a beautiful and historic venue in the heart of Chesterfield.
The Winding Wheel is a Grade II-listed entertainment and conference centre, built in 1923 as a cinema. It offers a diverse programme including West End musicals, comedy shows, concerts, illustrated talks and a wide range of community events. Located in the centre of Chesterfield, convenient for rail and bus links and close to car parks, it has three rooms - the main Auditorium which seats up to 930 people, the adjoining Ballroom which can hold up to 200, and the Function Room which can hold up to 100.
At the Pomegranate Theatre there will be no performances during this period, but once reopened, you can look forward to John Godber’s delightful APRIL IN PARIS, and the return of the Agatha Christie Company in BLACK COFFEE with Hercule Poirot.
Corporation Street, Chesterfield, S41 7TX
Holywell Street, Chesterfield, S41 7SA
Venue Hire: To hire our venues, please call 01246 345 333, email venuehire@chesterfield.gov.uk or visit chesterfieldvenuehire.co.uk for more information. chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
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Chesterfield Borough Council is embarking on an improvement programme for the theatres, which are both historic Grade II listed buildings. The first phase of improvements is due to take place this summer and is a ÂŁ750,000 scheme funded by Arts Council England and Chesterfield Borough Council. The purpose of carrying out this work in 2014 is to enable the Theatres to deliver a wider range of events and generate additional income to support their ongoing development. Therefore the focus of the work is on the improvement of the facilities as opposed to a decorative upgrade.
The planned work includes the following projects: Improved backstage and technical facilities at the Winding Wheel To support larger scale productions we are planning to install a new stage with a new automated stage extension and lighting trussing. We also plan to increase the electrical power supply, make improvements to the back stage area and provide an additional dressing room. Improvements to the seating layout in the Winding Wheel Auditorium To improve sightlines for customers sitting in the rear of the auditorium and to enable alternative seating layouts, we are planning to install movable seating rostra. Installation of digital projection equipment in the Pomegranate Theatre To enable us to expand and develop our film programme and to enable us to show live satellite broadcasts, we are planning to install a digital film projection and sound system. Increase the seating at the Pomegranate Theatre To allow the theatre to programme a broader range of work, and to ensure we have additional seating capacity for sold out events, we are planning to increase the number of seats, and refurbish the existing seats and renew the carpeting in the Stalls of the Pomegranate Theatre. Improve the technical facilities at the Pomegranate Theatre We are planning to install a new lighting and sound control room at the rear of the Stalls, and an audio description room to enable us to offer audio description for plays.
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When the project has started, information and updates will be available at chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk.
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Get Involved with the Theatres Arts, Education & Community The shows you see on stage are only part of what goes on here at Chesterfield Theatres. We aim to support our exciting programme with back-stage tours, post-show discussions and workshops. Here are a number of ways in which you or someone you may know can get involved.
Education We support visiting companies, performers, theatre and film events with: • Tailor made In-School and Theatre Workshops for all ages (where available)
Pomegranate Youth Rally for Arts & Theatre (PYRAT)
Pomegranate Youth Theatre
Ages 14–18. PYRAT members meet monthly and work together to create opportunities for young people to get more involved in the arts. Our Arts Officer Supports members and organises a programme of workshops in all art forms. Members can gain an Arts Award. PYRAT is free to join, some activities may be charged for. To pre-book PYRAT events please contact the Box Office.
Ages 8–18.
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All aspects of stagecraft led by professional facilitators on a weekly basis. Workshops promote teamwork, social skills, emotional intelligence, creativity and confidence. The Pomegranate Youth Theatre explores issues relevant to its members and the local area through research, improvisation, devising, scripting and performing.
• Technical Workshops, Teacher Resource Packs (where available)
PYRAT Workshops
• Pre and Post Show Discussions • Back Stage Tours
Sat 10 May & Sat 26 Jul 12 noon-2pm
then join in. Feel free to come along and just watch.
• Pomegranate Summer School
Young Playwrights Group
Pomegranate Theatre Bar
• Work Experience Placements
This new group will meet throughout the year to develop their skills and produce a script that will be performed as part of the 2015 Pomegranate New Playwriting Festival. New members welcome.
£2.50 includes refreshment
The Pomegranate Youth Theatre performs regularly at the Theatre and in surrounding areas.
Wed 6 Aug 10am-1pm
Tue 26 - Sat 30 Aug
Pomegranate Theatre Bar Free (Booking essential) Thu 31 July 2pm-3.30pm Open Mic Holiday Event If you play an instrument, or would like to share your poetry/ spoken word, have a go at stand up comedy, or perhaps share your ideas with other like minded people chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
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Arts in the Environment Growth Activities Ltd will be holding a fun and exciting day of arts to engage young people in the natural world. Activities include "Poetree" which is looking at the environment through the "bows" of an old tree, percussion using recycled materials, taking a walk in the park through the eyes of a spider, and finishing with a Jamming session. Hasland Village Hall Free (Booking essential)
Pomegranate Youth Theatre Week Long Summer School See page 24
Friends of the Pomegranate Theatre
Sun 29 Jun History-onics Regenerated Pomegranate Youth Theatre Showcase See page 21 Sat 19 Jul Drama: Cradle to Grave Presented by The Pomegranate Youth Theatre and Playwriting Group See page 21 To book Pomegranate Youth Theatre events, please contact the Box Office. For membership enquiries, please visit pomytheatre.co.uk or email pomytheatre@gmail.com.
Get in Touch For more information, to receive the Arts eNewsletter and to join any of these groups see chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk, email carole.copeland@chesterfield.gov.uk or call the Chesterfield Borough Council Arts Officer directly: Carole Copeland 01246 345 215 (Weds, Thu, Fri mornings)
For year-round savings and the chance to get more involved with your local theatre, why not become a Friend of the Pomegranate Theatre? For an annual fee you will save up to 20% discount off tickets for most shows at the Pomegranate Theatre. We have three Friends of As a member you will also receive: Friends’ the Pomegranate annual • Advanced information and Discount memberships available: booking form so tickets may Full £15 be reserved Concessions £10 • Seasonal newsletters Young Friend (under 18s) £5 • A free town centre parking Membership enquiries: permit when you prepay for Box Office 01246 345 222 evening performances
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Chesterfield Theatre Friends Chesterfield Theatre Friends was formed in November 2007 to help ‘preserve, promote and protect the future of Chesterfield Theatres' with the immediate goal of raising funds to support the 2009 celebrations of 60 years of civic theatre in Chesterfield. Since then, they have also become involved in the creation of a dedicated archive store for the Theatre. A combination of peoples’ memories and digital recording of physical materials will eventually create a community archive which will be published online. Membership enquiries: Mike Spriggs 01246 233 475 Related events Chesterfield Theatre Friends present In Conversation, a series of events with guest speakers that relate to the world of theatre. These events are open to all and cost only £4.50 including soup and a roll. This season there will be two events: The Life of Hasland Theatre on Thu 22 May (see page 11) and Characters I have Played from John Goodrum on Thu 26 June (see page 20). Spring/Summer 2014 6 / 7
Film
Tuesday 6 May
The Railway Man (15) The true story of Eric Lomax, a British Army officer who is tormented as a prisoner at a Japanese labour camp during WWII. Decades later, Lomax discovers that the Japanese interpreter he holds responsible is still alive and confronts him. (116mins). Directed by Jonathan Teplitzky. Starring Academy Awardwinner Colin Firth, Jeremy Irvine and Nicole Kidman.
Film Wednesday 7 May
Drama
Musical Theatre Friday 9 May
Thursday 8 May
Mandela (12A) This epic film spans Mandela’s extraordinary life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Mandela is the thrilling story of an ordinary man who rose to the challenge of his times and triumphed - an intimate portrait of the making of a modern icon. (139mins)
10.30am Coffee, Cake & Film £6.50 (Cons £5.90). Pre-booking essential.
Directed by Justin Chadwick. Starring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris and Tony Kgoroge.
Pomegranate Theatre
Pomegranate Theatre
11am & 7.30pm
7.30pm
£4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
£4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
Film
Film
Saturday 10 May
Saturday 10 May
Saving Mr Banks (PG) Walt Disney’s quest to obtain the rights to P.L. Travers’ Mary Poppins. Walt comes up against an uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by Hollywood. (125mins)
Vamos: Finding Joy Presented by Vamos Theatre, in a co-production with The Courtyard, Herefordshire’s Centre for the Arts. Finding Joy is about memory, aging, love, and - of course - about Joy! Joy is creative, funny, loves to dance, and is losing her memory: her grandson Danny is rebellious, fearless, bright, and always getting into trouble. When out of the blue Danny decides to become Joy’s carer, they discover a shared playfulness and a mutual affection. But is that enough to take on the challenges ahead? Innovative full mask theatre that brims with visual inventiveness, music, puppetry, dexterity and hilarity. Finding Joy is based on life events and true stories,
and is created in association with movement play specialists JABADAO. It is funny and fearless theatre from one of the UK’s foremost full mask theatre companies.
“…establishing itself as one of the most innovative, exciting fullmask mime companies currently touring…” The Stage Ages 12+
£6.50
Pomegranate Theatre
Standby
7.30pm
£28.50
£16.50 Concessions £14.50 Child £12.50 Group 10+ £13.50 School 10+ £11.50
Dinner + Show
20%
Friends’ Discount
The WestEnders in The World’s Most Popular Musicals The West End comes to the Pomegranate Theatre in this gala concert celebrating Les Misérables and the world’s most popular musicals! The company are all past members from the London production of Les Misérables and have over the past decade established themselves as one of the country’s leading musical theatre groups. Hear all of your favourites from iconic shows…
Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, Miss Saigon and more! Show previously advertised as Hear the People Sing Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £19 Concessions £18 Friends £18
£32.00
Dinner + Show
Friends’ Discount
Directed by John Lee Hancock. Starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks and Colin Farrell. 2.30pm Tea, Scone & Film £6.50 (Cons £5.90). Pre-booking essential.
All is Lost (12A) An open-water thriller about one man’s battle for survival against the elements after his sailboat is destroyed at sea. With his navigation equipment and radio disabled, the man sails unknowingly into the path of a violent storm. The film is a gripping, visceral and powerfully moving tribute to ingenuity and resilience. (106mins) Written and Directed by J.C. Chandor. Starring Robert Redford.
Pomegranate Theatre
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3pm
7.30pm
£4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
£4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
Family
Jazz
Community
Tuesday 13 May
Monday 12 May
Thursday 15 May
Film
Film
Friday 16 May
Saturday 17 May
Nicola Farnon Trio
Aspire to be…
Diana (12A)
Join Nicola Farnon (vocals and double bass), Piero Tucci (piano and tenor sax) and Phil Johnson (drums) – a lot of musical talent for such a small band.
Presented by Chesterfield College Foundation Studies
When Princess Diana flew to Pakistan in May 1997, she went to meet the family of Dr. Hasnat Khan, the man she wanted to marry. She hoped to persuade Dr. Khan’s mother that she would make a suitable wife for her son. Had she succeeded, the events of that summer might have been very different. (113mins)
Pirate Gran
“She’s (Nicola) a remarkable performer on stage, a fine singer and an outstandingly swinging and propulsive bass player with an outgoing personality to match... I declare that she is a class act who should be on every jazz festival in the land… A sure fire hit!” Humphrey Lyttleton
Pomegranate Theatre Bar 7.15pm doors, 8pm start £9 Concessions £7 Child £5.50 chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Presented by Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre Based on the books by Geraldine Durrant and Rose Forshall Directed by Pieter Lawman Adapted by the Company A brand new show from the company who brought to you Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales. Meet Gran. She bakes. She knits. You’d never guess she was a Pirate! ‘Pirating isn’t the life for everyone, but Gran says if you don’t mind sleeping in a hammock and being called Scary Mary, then it’s a career more girls should think about.’
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With a pet crocodile under her bed, a wicked sense of humour and a whole raft of adventures under her belt – time with Gran is never dull! Gran isn’t scared of anything. Not even monsters. Ages 3+
A night of performing arts produced and performed by students on the Foundation Studies programme at Chesterfield College. This multi-media production of music, dance and drama showcases the students’ talents, work and creativity from this year’s courses.
Pomegranate Theatre
Tickets available from Helen Davie, Foundation Studies, Chesterfield College by calling 01246 500 650, or emailing davieh@chesterfield.ac.uk.
4.30pm
Amateur production
“Scamp Theatre presents a feast of storytelling that thrills children and parents alike” Broadway Baby
£14.50 Concessions £12.50 Child £12.50 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £49 (save £5)
Pomegranate Theatre 6.30pm doors, 7pm start £4
Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel. Starring Naomi Watts, Lee AsquithCoe and Naveen Andrews.
Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
Community
Mon 19 - Wed 21 May
Community
Thursday 22 May
12 Years A Slave (15)
Dance with me Tonight
The Life of Hasland Theatre
Pre-Civil War United States. Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Solomon struggles to stay alive and retain his dignity. Based on a true story. (134min)
Presented by Diane Bradbury School of Theatre Dance
Presented by Hasland Theatre Company
A sizzling night of dance from the Diane Bradbury Theatre Dance School. From tiny tots taking their first steps on the stage to thrilling choreography from the seniors. The annual dance show from Diane Bradbury showcases ballet, tap, modern jazz and theatre dance, performed in spectacular costumes and set to popular music and hits from the musicals.
Brought to you by Chesterfield Theatre Friends as part of the In Conversation series.
Directed by Steve McQueen. Starring Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Winner of Oscar for Best Motion Picture of the Year.
Amateur production
2.30pm Tea, Scone & Film £6.50 (Cons £5.90). Pre-booking essential. Pomegranate Theatre 3pm & 7.30pm £4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
Members of Hasland Theatre will take you through the life of the theatre past to present, the people and all that is involved in sustaining a small theatre over the years. There will be character sketches where appropriate.
Pomegranate Theatre Bar Pomegranate Theatre 7pm £11
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Drama
Community
Thu 22 - Sat 24 May
Wed 28 May - Sat 31 May
Comedy
Thursday 29 May
Community
Mon 2 - Wed 4 June
Jazz
Monday 9 June
Starring Andrew Paul (The Bill, Where the Heart Is) & Corrinne Wicks (Emmerdale, Doctors)
South Pacific Musical presented by Peak Performance It’s World War II and the US army has stationed a base on a South Pacific island. A young nurse, Nellie Forbush, falls in love with a middleaged French plantation owner, Emile de Becque. The two have a troubled romance as Nellie slowly discovers the details of de Becque’s past. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Cable arrives to head a mission to create a spy post on a Japanese-held island.
The Devil at Midnight By Brian Clemens Presented by Talking Scarlet Starring Andrew Paul (The Bill, Where the Heart Is) and Corrinne Wicks (Emmerdale, Doctors). A spine-tingling, psychological, morally searching and topical thriller. Liz Burns, a psychoanalyst, receives an unexpected visitor - Nicki, a deeply troubled young woman chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
who is visited in her dreams by a bearded devil who carries her away to a lonely, terrifying old house. Liz sees immediately what her visitor is a victim of and, as the details of Nicki’s past life emerge, clues mount up that point to Liz’s husband Jack being involved. Nicki is out for revenge and, with her brother Billy, she attacks the Burnses; eventually, fully convinced of his guilt, Liz turns on her husband too. The truth is
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finally revealed as this gripping play reaches its shattering conclusion. Meet the cast on opening night Save £5! Book for The Devil at Midnight and get £5 off your Shady Business ticket. Tickets must be purchased at the same time.
Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm Saturday Matinée 3pm £16.50 Concessions £14.50 Child £12.50 Group 10+ £13.50 School 10+ £11.50 Add £1 to all prices for Saturday evening performance
£6.50
Amateur production
Standby £28.50
Dinner + Show
20%
Friends’ Discount
Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm Saturday Matinée 2.30pm £12 Group of 20+ save £1 per ticket
Spotlight Comedy Club
The Wizard of Oz
The Cookin’ Pots
Presented by Peak Youth
With Compere Anthony J Brown
Based on the popular L. Frank Baum stories, Dorothy is caught in a tornado’s path and somehow ends up in the Land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage.
Sheffield’s exciting five piece vocal lead jazz & swing band with a sound engrained with nostalgia. The line up is embellished with experience, flare and dynamic vocals giving them the edge in putting a twist on some of our most timeless classics. They play an eclectic mix of jazz, swing, latin and with a few swinging twists on contemporary well known songs - a memorable show is always delivered.
Charlie Chuck As seen on Vic & Bob’s The Smell of Reeves & Mortimer as Uncle Peter, The James Whale Radio & TV Shows and ITV’s Comedy Cuts. Scott Bennett Yorkshire live wire with an undeniable no nonsense logic. Comedy Cellar New Act of the year, Old Speckled Hen Comedian of the Year winner and Loaded Laftas runner up.
Amateur production
Regular event, temporary venue Assembly Rooms, Chesterfield Market Hall 7.15pm doors, 8pm start Advance £10.50 (Group 10+ £9.50) Door £12.50 Students £7.50
Pomegranate Theatre Bar Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £12 Group 20+ save £1 per ticket
7.15pm doors, 8pm start £9 Concessions £7 Child £5.50 Spring/Summer 2014 12 / 13
Drama Thu 5 - Sat 7 June
By Robin Hawdon
Meet the cast on opening night
Presented by Talking Scarlet
Pomegranate Theatre
Mandy and Tania are sexy but struggling nightclub dancers living in the heart of London's Soho nightlife, and they face a crisis. Will possessive club owner Big Mack find out about Mandy's affair with Gerry and set his sidekicks on them? Will he discover that he is owed money that was borrowed from the club's till, gambled and lost on the club's roulette table and then stolen from the day's take? Will Gerry be discovered hiding in Mandy's bathroom? Will Terry be caught delivering dinner? Will Terry reveal that he is really Gerry and that Gerry is Terry? Will anyone figure out what is going on, and will they all survive until the curtain comes down? The action doesn't slow down from beginning to end in this madcap comedy by the author of Don't Dress for Dinner and Perfect Wedding.
7.30pm Saturday Matinée 3pm
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Family Ballet
Tuesday 10 June
Wednesday 11 June
Starring
Shady Business
"...the comic twists and turns are sidesplitting as in any good farce and this is a very good one" Oxford Times
Drama
£16.50 Concessions £14.50 Child £12.50 Group 10+ £13.50 School 10+ £11.50
Add £1 to all prices for Saturday evening performance
Save £5! Book a ticket for The Devil at Midnight, on from 22 to 24 May, and get £5 off your ticket to see Shady Business. Tickets must be purchased at the same time.
20%
Friends’ Discount
£6.50
Standby
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£28.50
Dinner + Show
Scott Wright (Coronation Street), Zoe Lister (Hollyoaks) & David Callister
Weekend Breaks Written by John Godber Presented by Reform Theatre Company Martin has gone to the Lake District to concentrate on writing his Hollywood blockbuster, with all the peace and quiet he could hope for – or so he thought. He’s invited his parents along for a nice cosy weekend getaway as well. Len and Joan turn up after last visiting the Lakes years ago and of course, it’s still raining. "It’s cold, damp and wet; they’re dropping to bits with a tablet for every complaint and at every chance, that’s what they’ll do." A weekend away always to be remembered with twists, turns and
The Little Mermaid unexpected revelations that maybe should be kept in the family vault. From the author of April in Paris, Bouncers and September in the Rain, comes one of Godber’s best plays. Full of bittersweet humour which paints a picture of family life that will strike a chord in everyone! Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £16.50 Concessions £13 Child £10.50
20%
Friends’ Discount
£6.50
Standby
£27.00
Dinner + Show
Presented by Ballet Theatre UK
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The dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love. The kind hearted Little Mermaid rescues the Prince during a storm at sea, and begins a journey that takes her far from her home beneath the waves. Determined to pursue her love onto the shore she makes a bargain with an evil Sea Witch, but it comes at a heavy price.
“Glittering costumes, expressive dancers... a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” Dance Europe
Ballet Theatre UK’s charming and poignant ballet explores the nature of longing, how making choices have lasting consequences and how goodness can be rewarded in unexpected ways.
Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £20 Concessions £19 Friends £19 Child £14 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 child) £62 (save £6) £33.00
Friends’ Discount
Dinner + Show
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Film
Film
Musical Theatre
Thursday 12 June
Friday 13 June
Saturday 14 June
The Butler (12A) Epic drama. The story of White House butler Cecil Gaines who serves during seven presidential administrations. Daniels’ film follows the changing tides of American politics and race relations; from the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the war in Vietnam. (132mins) Directed by Academy Award nominated Lee Daniels. Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and John Cusack. 10.30am Coffee, Cake & Film £6.50 (Cons £5.90). Pre-booking essential. Pomegranate Theatre 11am & 7.30pm £4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
Music
Sunday 15 June
Wolf of Wall Street (18) Money, power, women, drugs - true story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort. Belfort goes from penny stocks to an excessive life of corruption in the late 80s. Success as founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont warranted Belfort the title “The Wolf of Wall Street.” (180mins) Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, P.J. Byrne and Jon Favreau. Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £4.50 Concessions £3.90
Bugle Boy A musical to get you in the mood, featuring the Chris Smith Five Star Swing band live. The Critically Acclaimed Hit Musical Bugle Boy traces the life of legendary music icon Glenn Miller from leaving college to play in various bands, including his own, as he searches tirelessly for over twenty years to find a unique band sound. Bugle Boy features all of Glenn Miller's famous and instantly recognisable tunes including In the Mood, Little Brown Jug, Moonlight Serenade, Pennsylvania 6-5000, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Kalamazoo, American
Patrol and many others that have delighted packed audiences across the country. thebugleboy.info Pomegranate Theatre 3pm & 7.30pm £21.50 Concessions £19.50 Group 10+ £18.50
20%
Friends’ Discount
£32.00
Dinner 7.30pm + Show performance only
Musical Theatre
Tue 17 - Wed 18 June
The Illegal Eagles
Our House
Following a number of critically acclaimed UK & European Tours, The Illegal Eagles bring you classic hits including Hotel California, Heart of the Matter, Tequila Sunrise, One of These Nights, Lyin’ Eyes, New Kid in Town, Take it to the Limit, Rocky Mountain Way, Witchy Woman, Heartache Tonight and songs from The Long Road out of Eden.
Presented by Chesterfield College
“Accomplished & proficient players, and with a beautiful & pitch perfect singer, the band worked their way through all the crowd pleasers” The Independent
A delightfully entertaining and energising story of romance featuring ridiculously addictive songs! Joe Casey, almost 16, takes his sweetheart Sarah out on a first date. In an attempt to impress her with his antics, he breaks into a nearby building site overshadowing his house on Casey Street, owned by Mister Pressman, a high-end property developer. However, when the police arrive, Joe’s entire world is split down the middle.
Pomegranate Theatre
Amateur production by arrangement with Josef Weinbergers Pomegranate Theatre
7.30pm £24 Concessions £22
7pm Tuesday Matinée 2pm £10
Family Thursday 19 June
Steve Hewlett and Friends Thinking Inside the Box Steve Hewlett, fresh from his stunning appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, now embarks on a major theatre tour with his hilarious friends. From talking hands, to bottles of water, from Arthur Lager to Little Simon Cowell, Steve and his creations won the hearts of the nation and wowed the judges in the Britain's Got Talent final. Now Steve and his cast of zany characters, along with international award winning illusionist
Richard Griffin, take a brand new, spectacular show on the road to delight and amaze the whole family. Don’t miss TV’s top comedy ventriloquist! Ages 5+ Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £18.50 Child £17.50 Concessions £17.50
£31.50
Dinner + Show
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Film Friday 20 June
Special Event
Music
Film
Sunday 22 June
Saturday 21 June
Monday 23 June
Music
Drama
Tuesday 24 June
Wednesday 25 June
CHESTERFIELD
MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Situated next door to the Pomegranate Theatre
Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG)
Love Changes Everything
A day-dreamer escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, he takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined. (114mins) Directed by and starring Ben Stiller. Also starring Kristen Wiig and Jon Daly.
Join Michael Courtney and his live band in celebrating the greatest hits of Michael Ball. A two hour show brought to you by one of the UK’s finest singers and guest artists. Songs from many artists including Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. Classics such as Holding Out For A Hero, Something Inside So Strong, Since You’ve Been Gone and the song that shot Michael Ball to fame, Love Changes Everything.
Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
One Chance (12A)
“Michael Courtney is Superb! A real ringmaster of an entertainer” The Stage Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £19 Concessions £18
£32.00
Dinner + Show
The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for, and ultimately winning, "Britain's Got Talent". (103mins)
Wedding Fayre Chesterfield Venues gives you the opportunity to meet a host of local wedding professionals as well as a chance to find out about space to hire from Chesterfield Venues. Entry to this event is free and there’s no need to book - just turn up. If you have any questions regarding the Wedding Fayre, to see a copy of our Wedding Brochure or to find out about hiring the Winding Wheel, Pomegranate Theatre, the Assembly Rooms or Hasland Village Hall, please visit
Directed by David Frankel. Starring James Corden, Alexandra Roach and Julie Walters.
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
Direct from London’s West End, award winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in Buddy -The Musical) and a full cast of performers tell the compelling story of the greatest music duo of all time. Using both original photos and film footage, The Simon and Garfunkel Story also features a full live band performing all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more.
Presented by the European Arts Company
“Fantastic” BBC Radio 2 chesterfieldvenuehire.co.uk, email venuehire@chesterfield.gov.uk or call 01246 345 333.
thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com Pomegranate Theatre
Hasland Village Hall
Pomegranate Theatre
11am-4pm
7.30pm
Free entry
£4.50 Concessions £3.90 Child £3
FREE ENTRY
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7.30pm £18.50 Concessions £17.50
£31.50
Dinner + Show
Open 10am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat
chesterfieldmuseum.co.uk
Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Oscar Wilde’s career. Less than 100 days later he found himself a common prisoner and bankrupt, sentenced to two years hard labour. Using transcripts from the original trials and Wilde’s own sparkling words. Discussion available, ask at Box Office. £6.50 Standby Pomegranate Theatre 7.30pm £16.50 Concessions £14.50 Child £12.50 Group 10+ £13.50 School 10+ £11.50
Tel: 01246 345 727 St. Mary’s Gate Chesterfield S41 7TD
£28.50
Dinner + Show
20%
Friends’ Discount
Spring/Summer 2014 18 / 19
Talk Thursday 26 June
Comedy
Thursday 26 June
Characters I Have Played
Spotlight Comedy Club
Presented by John Goodrum
Edinburgh Festival preview Double Header With Compere Anthony J Brown
Brought to you by Chesterfield Theatre Friends as part of the In Conversation series. Local actor John Goodrum who runs Rumpus Theatre Company and also writes plays will share with you a few of the characters he has performed over the years. Please note that this event was previously advertised as Ladies I Have Known presented by Karen Henson however, this event has been postponed.
Pomegranate Theatre 11am £4.50 includes soup & roll chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Ian D Montfort Star of his own four part BBC Radio 2 series, comic spirit medium Ian received a slew of 4 and 5 star reviews for his previous Edinburgh Festival. Lost Voice Guy He is the first stand up in the world to rely on the use of a communication aid. He has appeared on CNN and BBC Breakfast. Regular event, temporary venue Assembly Rooms, Chesterfield Market Hall 7.15pm doors, 8pm start Advance £10.50 (Group 10+ £9.50) Door £12.50 Students £7.50 Box office: 01246 345 222
Music Friday 27th June
Community
Fri 27 - Sat 28 June
Lovin’ the 70s
Putting on the Glitz
Regular dance nights taking you back to the 70s with national DJs playing all your favourite disco tunes on original vinyl. Boogie the night away to the 70s disco sounds of Billy Ocean, Tavares, Barry White, Edwin Starr, Chairmen of the Board, Detroit Spinners, Donna Summer, 3 Degrees, Chic, Kool & The Gang, Shalimar, Sister Sledge and many more.
Presented by Val Moore School of Dance This show is a lively and colourful production from students of most disciplines of dance and are ages 4 years and upwards. The school, whose motto is ‘have fun and dance’, is in its 46th year. Amateur production
Community
Community
Jazz
Sunday 29 June
Saturday 19 July
Monday 28 July
History-onics Regenerated All groups of the Pomegranate Youth Theatre, ages 8-18, join together in this showcase looking at the development of theatre styles, using the skills they have learnt, including mime and physical theatre, script work, storytelling, character work, and improvising and devising. Amateur production
Regular event, temporary venue
See page 7 for details of how to join the Pomegranate Youth Theatre & page 24 to find out about the Summer School.
Cradle to Grave
Impressions Quintet
Presented by the Pomegranate Youth Theatre and Playwriting Group
Featuring vocalist Karen Lake; the line up is completed by Pete Lyons on tenor sax, Jez Matthews on piano, Rich Keates on double bass and Brian Bestall on drums. Their exciting repertoire covers a range of styles from driving swing and samba rhythms to subtle, contemplative ballads. This is a band that doesn't limit itself to presenting fantastic songs, but puts equal emphasis on improvisation and interaction, with powerful solos and striking use of texture and dynamics.
It can be said that all aspects of human life can be witnessed in a hospital within 24 hours. Here we take an affectionate glimpse at some of the characters that walk through its doors. Directed by Carole Copeland. Additional writing by Sheila Young. Original Music and Lyrics by Robert Laughlin. Amateur production
Regular event, temporary venue
Hasland Village Hall Assembly Rooms, Chesterfield Market Hall 8pm Advance £6.50 Door £7.50
7.30pm Pomegranate Theatre
Pomegranate Theatre
7pm
7pm
£10.50
£6
£7 Concessions £5 Child £5 Student £5
Winding Wheel Ballroom 7.15pm doors, 8pm Start £9 Concessions £7 Child £5.50
Ballroom Dancing Throughout 2014
Saturday & Tuesday Night Dance Saturdays 50/50 mix of ballroom and sequence dancing to live music. Saturday 23 August Musicians announced soon. Tuesdays Every Tuesday there will be dancing in the ballroom with Ken and Hazel Shelton. Christmas Eve Dance announced. See page 40 for details. Dances to take place at the Assembly Rooms, Market Hall up to & including Tue 8 July. After this, they will return to the Winding Wheel Ballroom. Saturdays 8pm-11.30pm Tuesdays 7.30pm-10.30pm Saturdays £7.50 Tuesdays £4.85 Spring/Summer 2014 20 / 21
Comedy
Comedy
Music
Thursday 31 July
Tuesday 5 August
Friday 8 August
Special Event
Sunday 17 August
Dinner + Show
Rock n Roll Paradise Backed by the superb Paradise Band, this rock n roll show has audiences dancing in the aisles, singing along with the music and yelling for more. Whether you saw these guys the first time round or are just a fan of live music, Rock n Roll Paradise has something for everyone in this feel-good, two hour celebration of the magic of rock n roll, with over 40 songs packed into this roof raising and critically acclaimed show.
Spotlight Comedy Club Crooked Smile Award 2014 The legend returns! Nine up and coming performers (including a smattering of Chesterfield based acts) compete in this, the 6th annual competition. The night is always packed to the rafters and a fabulous affair for all involved. The winner receives £100, a trophy and a contract of paid gigs on the comedy circuit. Plus a headlining set from Duncan Oakley. Guitar brandishing gagster with laugher-laden tunes. "The future of rock n roll comedy" NME. Want to enter? Send your video/ audio by Sun 1 June 2014 by one of the following: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Email info@anthonyjbrown.com Share on facebook.com/ spotlightchesterfield Mail/in person by a DVD/CD to Crooked Smile, Chesterfield Theatres Box Office, Pomegranate Theatre, Corporation Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 7TX.
Jimmy Carr Funny Business Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’.
Winding Wheel 7.15pm doors, 8pm start Advance £10.50 (Group 10+ £9.50) Door £12.50 Student £7.50 Box office: 01246 345 222
Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show. Come
rocknrollparadise.com for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the naughty gags. Adults only. Winding Wheel Winding Wheel 7.30pm £25.50
£39.50
Dinner + Show
7.30pm £20.50 Concessions £19.50
£33.50
Dinner + Show
Evening Reception from £999 Daytime & Evening Package from £2999 Terms & Conditions apply
To book call the theatre Box Office 01246 345 222
Wedding Fayre Chesterfield Venues gives you the opportunity to meet a host of local wedding professionals as well as a chance to see the Winding Wheel staged for a wedding. Entry to this event is free and there’s no need to book - just turn up. If you have any questions regarding the Wedding Fayre, to see a copy of our Wedding Brochure or to find out about hiring the Winding Wheel, Pomegranate Theatre, the Assembly Rooms or Hasland Village Hall, please visit chesterfieldvenuehire.co.uk, email venuehire@chesterfield.gov.uk or call 01246 345 333.
Dinner & Show package available at Calabria Restaurant when you see this icon
Calabria is located at 30 Glumangate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1TX.
Winding Wheel 11am-4pm Free entry Spring/Summer 2014 22 / 23
Family
Community
Comedy
Music
Friday 22 August
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 August
Thursday 28 August
Friday 29 August
Only One Direction Midnight Memories Tour
Pomegranate Youth Theatre Summer School Larks in the Park
The world's original and best One Direction tribute band. Capturing the charisma, energy and enthusiasm of the famous five this show features songs from all 3 of One Direction's smash hit albums including What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life, Best Song Ever and of course, Midnight Memories. The perfect family friendly pop concert guaranteed to keep you ‘Up All Night' complete with giveaways,
Working with professional directors to explore all styles of drama, improvisation, storytelling, music and script work in this week long summer school leading to a free promenade performance in the park surrounding the Hall on Saturday 30 August at 2.30pm. To book your place, please call or email the Chesterfield Theatres Box Office 01246 345 222 / box.office@ chesterfield.gov.uk.
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audience participation and a meet & greet with the boys. @only1Dmusic onlyonedirection.com Winding Wheel 7.30pm £17.50 Concessions £15 Child £15
Box office: 01246 345 222
£31.50
Dinner + Show
Ages 9–18
Hasland Village Hall, Eastwood Park 10am-3pm Tuesday-Friday £60 for week including free T-shirt Early booking essential
Dance
Community
Saturday 30 August
Sunday 31 August
Spotlight Comedy Club
Ultimate Elton & The Rocket Band
Modern Jive Freestyle Ball
Her Benny Musical Open Auditions
With Compere Anthony J Brown
Some tribute artists look like their idol, some sound like their idol. Paul Bacon as Elton John does both! Close your eyes and you won’t believe your ears, open your eyes and you won’t believe them either! Featuring Your Song, Candle in the Wind, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Sacrifice, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting and many more. You simply won’t find a closer tribute to Sir Elton John.
A fabulous night of freestyle dancing to a range of music. From past and present chart music, disco to blues and swing to Latin. Music for everyone of every age. This event is based in the Winding Wheel Auditorium which has an impressive dance floor. The bar will be open.
Open auditions are being held by ABD Productions for talented youngsters, aged between 8-21, for lead and ensemble roles to join the professional cast in Anne Dalton’s hit musical Her Benny which will be at the Pomegranate Theatre from 31 October to 2 November 2014. This exciting opportunity is offered to good all-round performers. This busy show has multiple roles and needs applicants who, apart from being talented, are committed, enthusiastic and able to take direction.
Craig Murray Straight from the hugely successful Plusnet TV adverts, no nonsense northerner Craig has been described by Jo Brand as “really, really funny” and by bbc.co.uk as "a downright hilarious performer with reams of brilliant material". Adam Staunton Diminutive Liverpudlian force of nature who is a former Beat The Frog World Series runner-up with his self-deprecatory anecdotal wit. “Simply brilliant” City Life.
ultimateelton.com
Winding Wheel
Winding Wheel 7.15pm doors, 8pm start Advance £10.50 (Group 10+ £9.50) Door £12.50 Students £7.50
Winding Wheel
Winding Wheel
7.30pm
8pm
£20.50 Concessions £18.50
£32.50
Dinner + Show
Advance £10 Door £13
Under 16s 10am 16+ 1pm For further details, times and recall information please visit chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/hbd Spring/Summer 2014 24 / 25
Music
Comedy
Jazz
Music
Music
Music
Comedy
Community
Thursday 4 September
Friday 5 September
Monday 8 September
Wednesday 10 September
Thursday 11 September
Friday 12 September
Thursday 25 September
Saturday 27 September
Dominic Kirwan Celebrating 25 Years Dominic Kirwan brings his own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland (Ireland), in his brand new show. Join Dominic for an evening of fabulous live music, with a look back at some of his greatest hits and best loved songs. Sure to be a hit, not only with Dominic’s ever growing legion of followers, but lovers of music everywhere. dominickirwan.com
Roy Chubby Brown Roy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show yet! Who Ate All The Pies? He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked!
Darkside of the Lounge The lush phased electric piano, sultry vibes and bossa beat married up with sub-harmonic bliss and sensual vocals to create what we know now as ‘The Dark Side of the Lounge’. Classic songs from all eras and genres lovingly reworked with wit and depth into rich, cool textures and vibes of jazz, Latin, blues, funk, soul and dub. Regular event, temporary venue
The Blues Band If music matures like fine wine, 1979 was a vintage year. That’s when Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, from the hugely successful Manfred Mann, returned to their first love, the Blues. Talent goes to talent. Into the ranks came slide guitar ace and superb vocalist Dave Kelly, legendary ex-John Mayall drummer Hughie Flint, (replaced in 1982 by the renowned Rob Townsend of Family), with solid bass provided by Gary Fletcher.
Adults only. Not for the easily offended.
Let’s Hang On
The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons This award-winning, and recently revamped, production is a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. From the beginnings in the early 50s, the show takes you through hits such as Beggin’, Grease, Bye Bye Baby and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale with, of course, Let’s Hang On!
“You guys are dynamite!” Frankie Valli
Abba Mania Abba Mania is now accepted as the world’s number one touring Abba tribute production. Abba Mania brings Abba fans old and new a night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then Abba Mania is for you! So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.
letshangon.co.uk Winding Wheel Ballroom Winding Wheel
Winding Wheel
7.30pm
7.30pm
£19
£20.50 chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Box office: 01246 345 222
7.15pm doors, 8pm Start £9 Concessions £7 Child £5.50
Winding Wheel
Winding Wheel
7.30pm
7.30pm
£21.50
£23
Spotlight Comedy Club
With Compere Anthony J Brown Alfie Moore Star of his own Radio 4 series It’s a Fair Cop and as seen on ITV's Show Me The Funny and Channel 5's The Wright Stuff. Voted 3rd best gag of Edinburgh Festival 2013. Former Policeman described by Peep Show's David Mitchell as “genuinely hilarious” . Steve Bugeja BBC Radio New Comedy Award winner fresh from supporting Russell Kane. He also writes for Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News.
Winding Wheel
Winding Wheel
7.30pm
7.15pm doors, 8pm start
£19 Concessions £17 Child £11.50
Advance £10.50 (Group 10+ £9.50) Door £12.50 Students £7.50
1950s/60s Rock N' Roll Dance A unique opportunity to dance and relive the late 50s & early 60s Rock n Roll Dance Hall days of the Vic & Jimmies. Dance in the Auditorium to two of the most popular local groups of the era, Dave Berry & The Cruisers plus The Cadillacs supported by EasyDance DJ Mark. If you don't dance just come along and listen to some great music and soak up the atmosphere. Proceeds in aid of The Nenna Kind Cancer Support Centre (Charity No 1154088) Weston Park Bus appeal. Charity event Winding Wheel 7.30pm-11.30pm Advance £14 Door £16 Spring/Summer 2014 26 / 27
‘PURE DANCE DYNAMITE’ THE EXPRESS
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
‘A FEEL-GOOD TRIUMPH MAIL ON SUNDAY
Musical Theatre
On sale from Mon 28 April
Mon 15 - Sat 20 September
A DYNAMIC ALL NEW PRODUCTION, RE-IMAGINED AND RE-MIXED FOR 2014! Fame Based on the Oscar winning musical film and hugely successful TV series; FAME – THE MUSICAL is back – and it’s gonna live forever! Brought bang up to date this exciting new production will take you on a hi-octane roller coaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade – fame. Set in the New York of today at the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance
conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and FAME is the feel-good sensation that you will never forget! Bursting with dynamic dance routines and unforgettable songs that have been reimagined for 2014 including; Fame and Let’s Play a Love Scene, FAME – THE MUSICAL has enjoyed seven West End runs since premiering in the USA in 1988 and continues to be performed all over the world. Ages 12+ with parental/teacher discretion
Winding Wheel
Discounts
Evenings 7.30pm Wednesday Matinée 2pm Saturday Matinée 3pm
Child ticket any seat £17.50
Mon to Thu Eve Auditorium £28.50 Circle £30.50
School group 10+ all seats £16.50
Fri & Sat Eve Auditorium £30.50, Circle £31.50 Wed Matinée Auditorium £26.50, Circle £28.50
Concessions save £2 off Group 10+ save £3 off Discounts not available Fri/Sat evenings. One discount per ticket. Subject to availability. Not retrospective. See page 43 for full details on discounts.
Sat Matinée Auditorium £28.50, Circle £30.50 Child ticket discount available. See Discounts section to right.
‘BREATHTAKING...THE ENERGY IS ASTOUNDING’ THE INDEPENDENT
‘MIND-BLOWING’ ‘GLORIOUS’ ‘SENSATIONAL’ OK MAGAZINE
THE STAGE
THE DAILY EXPRESS
Spring/Summer 2014 28 / 29
Drama
On sale from Fri 2 May
Mon 15 - Sat 20 September
April in Paris
From the Producers who brought you the hit Comedy September in the Rain
Paul Tyrer & Jamie Clark for April in Paris Ltd and Derby Theatre present April in Paris.
their relationship like never before, but the reality of returning home always looms large.
John Godber directs his comical, truthful masterpiece.
Join Al and Bet in this hilarious romantic adventure, Oliviernominated for Comedy of the Year and featuring John Godber's unique brand of observational comedy.
Al and Bet's relationship is on the rocks. He has recently lost his job, she works in a shoe shop and can only dream of a better life, but things are about to change. When Bet wins a romantic night in the city of love, Al wonders who she'll take along! Resigned to taking her husband, before long they are both up to their necks in culture, clothes and croissants. Paris ignites
Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies)
Joe McGann (Calendar Girls, The Upper Hand)
"...brilliantly simple powerful piece of popular theatre" The Guardian
"...a prize of a play"
With star performances from Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies) and Joe McGann (Calendar Girls, The Upper Hand, The Hanging Gale, Night and Day) April in Paris will make your heart melt.
The Sunday Express
Pomegranate Theatre Evenings 7.30pm Wednesday Matinée 2pm Saturday Matinée 3pm Mon - Thu Eve All seats £20 Fri & Sat Eve All seats £21.50 Wed Matinée All seats £18 Sat Matinée All seats £20 Discounts Concessions save £2 off Group 10+ save £3 off Child £4 off School group 10+ all seats £8 off (Suitable for Secondary Schools only)
Written and Directed by John Godber
"More than 20 years on, Godber’s script remains amazingly fresh and contemporary"
Starring
"a confident, at times very funny display of theatrical technique, by Godber"
Discounts not available Fri/Sat evenings. One Friends’ discount per ticket. Discount Subject to availability. Not retrospective. See page 43 for full details on discounts.
20%
The Independent
The Stage
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Box office: 01246 345 222
Spring/Summer 2014 30 / 31
BILL KENWRIGHT
Drama
On sale from Fri 2 May
Mon 29 September - Sat 4 October
BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS
Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee The first play ever written by Agatha Christie A quintessential English country estate is thrown into chaos following the murder of eccentric inventor Sir Claud Amory, and the theft of his new earth shattering formula. Arriving at the estate just moments too late, one man immediately senses a potent brew of despair, treachery, and deception amid the estate's occupants. That man is Hercule Poirot.
**** “The great detective Poirot returns" Mail on Sunday
In the first play ever written by Agatha Christie we are introduced to a character who went onto become the most famous detective of all time and the only fictional character ever to receive a full-page obituary in the New York Times.
Pomegranate Theatre
Discounts
Evenings 7.30pm Wednesday Matinée 2pm Saturday Matinée 3pm
Concessions save £2 off
Mon - Thu Eve Stalls £29.50, Circle £28.50, Side Circle £22.50 Fri & Sat Eve Stalls £31.50, Circle £30.50, Side Circle £24.50 Wed Matinée Stalls £26.50, Circle £25.50, Side Circle £19.50
Group 10+ save £3 off School group 10+ all seats £16.50 (Suitable for Secondary Schools only) Friends' discount not available on side circle seats. Friends’ No discounts, including friends, Discount are available on Fri/Sat nights. One discount per ticket. Subject to availability. Not retrospective. See page 43 for full details on discounts.
20%
Sat Matinée Stalls £29.50, Circle £28.50, Side Circle £22.50
“***** A resounding “**** The verdict success. Christie is a is unanimous… master of the genre” superb” Bristol Post
BLACK COFFEE © 1930, Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved. AGATHA CHRISTIE ® is a registered trademark of Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved. POIROT® is a registered trademark of Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved
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Previous cast production shots
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Comedy
Music
Music
Family Musical Theatre
Thursday 2 October 7.30pm
Sunday 5 October 7.30pm
Thursday 16 October 7.30pm
Fri 31 October - Sun 2 November
On sale from Fri 2 May
Her Benny Anne Dalton’s award-winning musical presented by ABD Productions
Jethro
That’ll be the Day
Seth Lakeman
Cornish comedy legend with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales. Adults only.
The nation's favourite rock n roll variety show. thatllbetheday.com
Folk singer, songwriter and virtuoso fiddler. sethlakeman.co.uk
Winding Wheel, £21
Winding Wheel, £25
Winding Wheel, £20
Family
Music
Comedy
Saturday 18 October 11am & 2.30pm
Thursday 20 November 7.30pm
Friday 28 November 7.30pm
Winner of the International Quest for New Musicals, Her Benny is a heart-warming, stunning, rags to riches musical. With its fast moving plot, rousing company numbers, powerful uplifting choruses, memorable melodies, intelligent lyrics and lively characters, it has all the ingredients of excellent family entertainment. Urchin Benny and his little sister Nell, rely on courage and love to survive in Victorian England. Laugh, cry and be uplifted as Benny fights crime and injustice to grow up to find self-respect, love and success. Ages 6+. Pomegranate Theatre Friday 2.30pm & 7.30pm Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 1.30pm & 6pm
The Sooty Show
Barron Knights
Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo and Sooty's TV Partner Richard Cadell. Ages 3+.
The most entertaining group to come out of the 60s and 70s. Rescheduled from Thursday 20 March 2014.
Pomegranate Theatre £13.50, Child £11.50 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £44 (save £6) Booking opens Fri 2 May chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
Winding Wheel £20.50, Concessions £19.50 Buy 9 tickets get 10th free
Box office: 01246 345 222
Jim Davidson No Further Action The most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show Jim has ever performed. Adults only. Winding Wheel £25, Back 4 rows of Circle £21.50 Concessions Save £2 off top ticket price Buy 9 tickets get 10th free
£17.50 Concessions £15.50 Child £13.50 Family ticket for 2 adults & 2 children £58 (save £4) Discounts
“High Energy Performances” Guardian
“Epic Show Packs a Powerful Punch” Daily Post
20%
Friends 20% discount off Fri Friends’ 2.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & Sun Discount 1.30pm/6pm Spring/Summer 2014 34 / 35
Family Fri 5 December - Sun 4 January
On sale from Fri 2 May
20%
Parties of 20 or more will receive a discount of 50p on all tickets, based on the price at time of paying.
Paul Holman Associates return to present Pantomime
Early Bird Prices (available until Sunday 28 September 2014) Circle
Side Circle
Full
Conc
Child
Full
Conc
Child
Preview
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
Camilla Dallerup
Family
£10.50
£10.50
£10.50
£10.50
£10.50
£10.50
£8
as Fairy Godmother
B Perfs
£13.50
£12.50
£11
£13
£12
£10.50
£8
A Perfs
£15.50
£14.50
£13
£15
£14
£12.50
£9
Schools
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
From
Strictly Come Dancing
The classic rags to riches pantomime to charm all the family! A pumpkin magically transforms into a sparkling coach, mice into white horses and a girl changes from rags to a stunning ball gown all with the wave of a good fairy’s wand. Glass slippers and a spell that breaks when the clock chimes midnight, it can only mean one thing! This year’s pantomime is Cinderella, the classic fairytale of a beautiful girl forced to serve her jealous dastardly diva stepsisters, Lavinia and Louisa. Aided by the silly but loveable Buttons and a Fairy Godmother carefully
watching over, Cinderella dreams of finding true love and happiness. In a dazzling production packed with glamour and glitz, from the opening song to the happy every after ending, scenery that sets the stage alive, music, dance and infectious comedy, Cinderella is the ultimate festive feel good pantomime to charm audiences of all ages.
Make sure you have your tickets for the ball! Further star cast to be announced.
£7
Post Early Bird Prices (from Monday 29 September 2014) Stalls
Circle
Side Circle
Full
Conc
Child
Full
Conc
Child
Preview
£10
£10
£10
£10
£10
£10
£8
Family
£11.50
£11.50
£11.50
£11.50
£11.50
£11.50
£9
B Perfs
£15
£14
£12.50
£14.50
£13.50
£12
£9
A Perfs
£17
£16
£14.50
£16.50
£15.50
£14
£10.50
Schools
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
£9
With
Dean Horner & Oliver Gray as Lavinia & Louisa Hardup @LavandLou
Morning
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Pomegranate Theatre
Stalls
Performance Times
Friends’ Fri 5 December Sat 6 December Sun 7 December Mon 8 December Tue 9 December Wed 10 December Thu 11 December Fri 12 December Sat 13 December Sun 14 December Mon 15 December Tue 16 December Wed 17 December Thu 18 December Fri 19 December Sat 20 December Sun 21 December Mon 22 December Tue 23 December Wed 24 December Thu 25 December Fri 26 December Sat 27 December Sun 28 December Mon 29 December Tue 30 December Wed 31 December Thu 1 January Fri 2 January Sat 3 January Sun 4 January
Afternoon Evening 6pm 2.30pm 7pm 2pm 6pm No performances 10.15am 1.45pm 10.15am 1.45pm 10.15am 1.45pm 10.15am 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2pm 6pm No performances 10.15am 7pm 10.15am 7pm 10.15am 7pm No performances 2.30pm 7pm 2pm 6pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 10.30pm 2.30pm No performances 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2pm 6pm 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 10.30pm 2.30pm No performances 2.30pm 7pm 2.30pm 7pm 2pm 6pm
Performance colour key Preview
Family
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Schools
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Christmas & New Year at Chesterfield Theatres Pay by Monday 15 Sept 2014 and get a FREE bottle of wine and SAVE £9 for every 6 tickets booked
Christmas & New Year at Chesterfield Theatres
For full information please see chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/christmas
Christmas Parties Booking Now Five course meal, Live act & DJ only £32.50! All from 7.30pm - late Friday 5, Saturday 13 & Saturday 20 December
Saturday 6 & Friday 19 December
Friday 12 December
Electric 80s
Rock & Pop Stars
Super Swinging 60s & 70s
To book call or email the Winding Wheel Directly 01246 345 333 / winding.wheel@chesterfield.gov.uk Wednesday 31 December
James Bond New Year’s Eve Party Five course meal & DJ only £36.50! Winding Wheel 7.30pm-1am
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Christmas & New Year at Chesterfield Theatres
Dancers, don’t miss Saturday and Tuesday Night Dances. See page 21 for full listings.
Ballroom Dancers Don’t Miss! Wednesday 24 December 8pm
Annual Christmas Eve Dance in the Winding Wheel Ballroom
Includes Drink & Buffet for only £17.50!
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We are experts in entertainment with 4 dynamic & historic venues to choose from Winding Wheel Three elegant rooms for 20-900 guests
Pomegranate Theatre Bar Cosy venue for up to 70 guests
Hasland Village Hall Set in beautiful parkland & for up to 200 guests
Assembly Rooms, Market Hall Centrally located & holding up to 200 guests
Most with private bar and self-catering facilities
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How to book Dinner + Show
Standby
New! Standby Tickets Young Person Standby Ticket For ages 16 - 25 ‘First Timer’ Standby Ticket If you are a resident of Chesterfield Borough Council and you have not been to either the Winding Wheel or Pomegranate Theatre, you can purchase a ‘First Timer’ Standby Ticket for the first performance you attend at either Theatre.
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Friends of the Pomegranate
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These special discounted Standby Tickets are available from 10am on the day of selected performances only. Tickets are subject to availability and are typically priced at £6.50 per person. The discounts are not retrospective and cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. A list of Standby Tickets available will be detailed at chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/offers.
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Book direct with Chesterfield Theatres In Person: Chesterfield Theatres Box Office Pomegranate Theatre Corporation Street Chesterfield, S41 7TX. Telephone: 01246 345 222 All payments using a credit card or a debit card are subject to an additional transaction fee of 40 pence per transaction. Box Office Opening times: Mon 30 June - Sun 31 August Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm* Sun Closed *Earlier closing time due to development work at theatres. From Mon 1 September Mon - Sat 10am - 7pm Sun Closed Online: Most shows can be booked online (fee charged) chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk All tickets purchased online through the Chesterfield Theatres website are through a company called Tickets.Com. All purchases are subject to a booking fee in addition to the price of the tickets. The booking fee is currently 6% of the total price of the tickets purchased.
By Post: Pomegranate Theatre, Corporation Street, Chesterfield S41 7TX. If a customer requests tickets to be sent out by post to a UK address, a charge of 70 pence per transaction will be made to cover the cost of post and packing. Book using our Ticket Agents SIV Tickets, Sheffield Telephone: 0114 22 33 777 Online: sivtickets.com Or Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Rykneld Square, Chesterfield, S40 1SB In Person: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am-5pm Payment Cash, cheque or credit/debit card. Cheques payable to Chesterfield Borough Council. All cards are subject to a transaction fee.
Concessions, where applicable, are available to children under 16, adults over 60, people claiming Job Seekers Allowance, full-time students, people in receipt of Council Tax or Housing Benefit Rebate. Please be prepared to provide proof of status.
for guidance on age restrictions. Also, please note the following:
National Theatre Tokens are accepted for most performances. Please ask for details.
• Babies up to one year old are able to sit on a person’s lap at no charge, and will be issued with a complimentary ticket. Any child one year and older will be required to sit in a paid for seat.
Theatre Restoration Levy All ticket prices for professional productions and events shown in this brochure and at chesterfieldtheatres. co.uk include a £1.50 compulsory Theatre Restoration Levy per ticket. The income from the levy will be channelled into a separate fund to contribute towards the capital improvement of both the Winding Wheel and the Pomegranate Theatre.
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. • All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket for the performance.
• Booster seats are available at the Pomegranate Theatre. Conditions of Sale Chesterfield Theatres reserve the right to: • Make alterations to the advertised cast and programme without prior notice. • Refuse admission. • Provide alternative seats to those purchased.
Reservations will be held for a maximum of 4 working days. On the day of a performance, reservations are held until 30 minutes before the start of the show.
Special Offers and Discounts Special offers and discounts apply to full price tickets only, except where indicated. Please note each offer may only be used once per person, per performance, and not in conjunction with any other discount, offer or concession and can not be used retrospectively. Chesterfield Theatres reserves the right to introduce or withdraw prices or discounts without notice. Please note some offers may only be available through the Box Office and not online.
Group Bookings discounts for groups of 10 or more are available for many shows.
Children are welcome at the Pomegranate Theatre and the Winding Wheel but please see individual shows
All information is correct at time of going to press. We reserve the right to amend as necessary.
Ticket Information Local Companies/Hirers Tickets for these productions may be pre-sold by the companies themselves. Therefore, when booking opens at the Box Office, availability may be limited.
Cancellations and refunds for tickets are not possible except in the event of cancellation by the venue. Exchanges can only be offered if tickets are returned to the Box Office at least 24 hours prior to the performance. All exchanges are subject to availability. Tickets can be exchanged for another performance or for credit vouchers. A charge will be made for this service. All charges are subject to change.
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Please note that this seating plan is valid until the end of June 2014 and is subject to change.
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Chesterfield Theatres Accessibility Access is important to us. We are committed to making your visit as welcoming as possible. Please find details of what we currently offer below.
Customers with Hearing Impairments
Accessibility Quick Reference Guide for Mobility Impaired Accessibility Quick Reference Guide for Hearing Impaired Infra-red hearing assist headsets
Both the Winding Wheel and Pomegranate Theatre are equipped with facilities to aid those with hearing impairments. The Winding Wheel Auditorium and Ballroom are fitted with an infra-red hearing system as is the Pomegranate Theatre Auditorium. The infra-red system requires the user to wear one of two lightweight receivers, one is to be worn around the neck and the other is a headset. The Winding Wheel Function Room has an induction loop system to boost the sound of an individual’s hearing aid.
Main Box Office (Pomegranate Theatre)
A hearing aid Loop system and microphone/loudspeaker system is available at the main Box Office which is based at the Pomegranate Theatre and the ‘on the night of the performance’ Box Office which is based at the Winding Wheel.
Pomegranate Theatre Auditorium
If you wish to use any of the equipment available, please ask a member of the Box Office or Front of House staff. The Box Office can also advise on seats which have the best the reception. Signed performances are available for the pantomime and occasionally other performances, please enquire at the Box Office for more information. Assisting dogs are welcome at all venues but please let us know when booking a performance or attending an event so that we can provide you with an aisle seat if required. Drinking water can also be provided for your dog. If you would like to arrange to visit the venues to familiarise yourself with the building, please contact the Box Office. Large print versions of printed materials can be made available on request, advanced notice required. The Assembly Rooms lift, in the Market Hall, has an Intercom Braille lettering and room signage and directional signage is in large print at all our venues. Assistance is available from Front of House staff members and they are encouraged to assist anyone who may be having difficulty in the low light levels in the theatres Auditoriums for which they carry torches to provide extra light if required. Step edges are highlighted in most areas of the theatres and emergency lighting remains on throughout performances.
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Circle not accessible for wheelchair users
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Winding Wheel Auditorium (Ground Floor)
Customers with Mobility Impairment
Winding Wheel Circle (Floor 1)
There are several spaces for wheelchair users allocated to ALL events held at the Winding Wheel and Pomegranate Theatre. If you would like to book one of these spaces, please inform the Box Office when booking and they can advise of a suitable seat for your needs. Please note that at the Pomegranate Theatre there are 5 double seat spaces in the stalls, three on row A and two on row O.
Winding Wheel Ballroom (Floor 2) Winding Wheel Function Room (Floor 1)
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Essential Companions Essential companions can be admitted for free. They will need to be allocated a ticket at the time of booking and you will need to book via the Chesterfield Theatres Box Office in person or by calling 01246 345 222.
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Accessible by lift, but not accessible for wheelchair users
Car parking for those who have a disability is available. There is currently one dedicated disabled parking space outside the main entrance of the Pomegranate Theatre. However, there are a number of car parks close to the Pomegranate Theatre, Winding Wheel and Assembly Rooms that do have allocated disabled parking and these can be seen on the map on page 44 of this brochure. There is a car park outside the main entrance of Hasland Village Hall. Spaces are not restricted and the car park is designed for users of the Village Hall and surrounding Eastwood Park.
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency procedures are in place at all our venues to assist anyone with a disability to exit the venue safely in the event of an evacuation. Equipment is installed to assist with this on stairways and staff members are trained regularly in its use.
Customers with Children Changing facilities for babies are available at the Pomegranate Theatre, Winding Wheel and Hasland Village Hall. They are drop down changing facilities.
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Hire Chesterfield Venues are elegant locations for any event. With rooms accommodating groups of 20 to 900 people in four of Chesterfield’s iconic locations, the Winding Wheel, Pomegranate Theatre, the Assembly Rooms and Hasland Village Hall. • Wedding ceremonies • Wedding receptions • Parties • Award ceremonies • Banquets • Concerts • Theatrical performances
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• Conferences • Exhibitions • Meetings • Presentations • Dances • Lectures
Most rooms have their own private bar and catering facilities. An in-house catering service is available from buffets to silver service dinners or kitchen hire is available for your own catering. Our facilities boast a five star hygiene rating. Most of the rooms are fully accessible, with a lift serving upper floors. Chesterfield Venues offers a selection of Chesterfield’s most unique properties to hire. The venues are owned and managed by Chesterfield Borough Council, offering excellent value for money and the freedom to have your event tailored to your needs.
For more details please call 01246 345 333 email venuehire@chesterfield.gov.uk or visit chesterfieldvenuehire.co.uk Box office: 01246 345 222