...What’s On
Ballet
Theatre UK
April - July 2016
Great Drama - Great Music - Great Dance - Great Yarmouth
BOX OFFICE 01493 331484
King Street, Gt. Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG www.stgeorgestheatre.com Registered Charity Number 1081752
WELCOME TO ST GEORGE’S THEATRE
The home of over 100 different shows every year The team at St George’s Theatre in Great Yarmouth would like to welcome you to our wonderful grade 1 listed building. One of only 10 grade 1 listed theatres in the UK. We are only a five minute walk from the seafront and a five minute walk from the town centre. We pride ourselves on our wide variety of entertainment, from Pantomime to plays, live music to dance shows, classic cinema to live straming from the Royal Opera House.
St George’s Theatre P3 WINEHOUSE - THE MUSIC OF AMY LIVES ON
Friday 29th April 8pm Laura Jane is the UK’s most authentic Amy Winehouse tribute show and provides a fitting tribute to the tragic star. Laura and “My Winehouse Band Live” captures all that was great about Amy’s style, attitude, quirky look and deep raspy soulful voice. Tickets £16 (£1 off groups of 10 or more)
NELSON - THE SAILORS’ STORY
Saturday 30th April 7:30pm Inspirational hero. Flawed maverick. Tactical genius. Rebel. 200 years after Trafalgar’s shot, smoke and din, Nelson surveys the world from the top of his column with a wry and observant eye. Below him a homeless Falklands veteran shivers in the cold. “A solo master-class” Broadway World. Tickets £11, concessions £9
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Friday 22nd April 7:30pm SCR After 19 years as a prisoner, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman) is freed by Javert (Russell Crowe), the officer in charge of the prison workforce. Valjean promptly breaks parole but later uses money from stolen silver to reinvent himself as a mayor and factory owner. Javert vows to bring Valjean back to prison. Tickets £8 with free unlimited popcorn
RSC LIVE SPECIAL Saturday 23rd April 7pm
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On Saturday 23 April 2016 we will mark Shakespeare’s birthday and the 400th anniversary of his death with a very special event – Shakespeare Live! From the RSC in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, hosted by David Tennant. Tickets £11.50
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THE DOLLY PARTON STORY
Friday 6th May 7:30pm Dolly Parton is a unique performer and one of the greatest songwriters of her generation. After four decades in the business she maintains her position as an iconic vocalist, composer, actress and business inspiration. This Country and Western tribute act pays homage to Dolly Parton and all the fantastic music she has written and performed over the years. Tickets £18
GIRLS WITH BALLS
Saturday 7th May 7:30pm and Sunday 8th May 2:30pm In 1971 – and after fifty years of hurt – the FA lifted their ban on women players at their grounds. From factory girls to following your dreams, Girls with Balls tackles football and feminism head on to reveal the true spirit behind the beautiful game. Inspired by true events, this new play takes a bold look at the development of women’s football in the UK. Tickets £15, concessions £12
Box Office open: 10:30am-3pm Mon-Sat
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STAND UP COMEDY
Thursday May 12th 8pm WCB comedy returns for their regular (2nd Thursday of every month) comedy night. With a selection of national and international comedians, there is no better place to come and laugh out loud for a full night’s entertainment. 18+ Tickets £10 or 5 for 4
THE TOMMY COOPER SHOW
Friday 13th May 7:30pm & Saturday 14th May 3pm The Tommy Cooper Show features West End and Blood Brothers star Daniel Taylor as Tommy Cooper, in the knockout performance of the year. The show comes with a fabulous supporting cast... Gareth Jones (formerly Gaz Top) stars as Miff Ferrie along with Sharon Byatt as Gwen Cooper. Tickets £16, concessions £15 MA CINEEENING
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S Saturday 14th May 7:45pm Join us for a fun packed evening of pure euro-fun! Come dressed in your favourite country’s national dress if you wish. The ticket price includes nibbles on your tables and the bar will be open throughout the evening. Last year was great, this year is going to be an amazing night, so if you can’t make it to Stockholm, come to St George’s instead! Tickets £10
STIG OF THE DUMP
FAMILY FUN
Sunday 15th May 2:30pm Barney is staying with his grandparents on the chalk Downs of southern England when he falls over the edge of an old chalk pit and tumbles through the roof of a hidden den. When he looks round he sees Stig, a caveman, with shaggy black hair and bright black eyes. The chalk pit is disused and full of people’s dumped rubbish, which Stig uses to make his home. £12 adults, concessions £10, children £8
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Great Yarmouth Beer & Cider Festival
Session Times/Prices
This popular event returns to St George’s again in May for the Great Thur 19th May 5pm-11pm Yarmouth Beer & Cider Festival. With over 50 real ales, craft beers, ciders and perrys from brewers and Fri 20th May 11am-3pm cider makers large and small, near and far. Come along for some live Fri 20th May 5pm-11pm music, entertainment and food served next door in our ‘Theatre Bar’. Sat 21st May 11am-3pm Advanced tickets are available for all sessions Sat 21st May 5pm-11pm (18+ only ID may be required) Sun 22nd May 12pm-4pm
FRANKENSTEIN BALLET
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THE HITS OF THE RAT PACK & JUDY GARLAND
Friday 27th May 8pm Professional singers Paul & Stephen Amer will be joined by a live band and singer Ellie Darnell along with their backing dancers as they perform hit after hit of swing classics made famous by the Rat Pack’s residence at the famous Las Vegas Sands Casino. Tickets £16 FRIEND4FREE
PURPLE ZEPPELIN
Saturday 28th May 7:30pm Many years have passed since the last UK gigs from the classic line-ups of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the originals live or not, Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians. Tickets £18, concessions £17
Box Office open: 10:30am-3pm Mon-Sat
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RICHIE PARRISH RICHIE - FOLK BAND
Monday 6th June 7:30pm Tickets: £14 Tanglefoot’s dynamic rhythm and harmony guys are back together again! Their first UK tour in May 2013 was a wake-up call for Tanglefoot fans. Three people with enough on-stage energy for five and a huge variety of great songs.
Great Yarmouth Arts Festival 2016
3rd - 11th June Don’t forge t! Saturday 4 th June The Arts Fe stival Carnival Pro cession
VISUAL ART IN THE AGE OF LA BELLE EPOQUE & MUSIC HALL
Tuesday 7th June 2:30pm Tickets: £5 Lorraine Lavan presents this artistic, illustrated talk based around the world of performance and visual arts.
AIDA - RECORDED SCREENING FROM PARIS
Wednesday 8th June 7:30pm Tickets: £11 MA CINE ING Flamboyant, spectacular and introspective, Verdi’s masterpiece SCREEN “Aida” returned to the Paris Opera after an absence of more than half a century. A spectacular work and one of Verdi’s most beautiful masterpieces.
PINOCCHIO LIVE BALLET
Friday 3rd June 7:30pm Tickets: £17, concessions £13 BALLET THEATRE UK - Set to a stunning classical score this original production will delight ballet audiences and families alike and promises to carve a new love for Pinocchio through the magic of classical dance.
TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS ON THE PLAZA Saturday 4th June from 2pm FREE EVENT Join us from 2pm for our live auditions on the plaza for the talent show later that day at the theatre. This will be hosted by Harbour Radio and is sure to unearth some local talent!
STAND UP COMEDY NIGHT - Mick Ferry
Thursday 9th June 8pm Tickets: £10 or 5 for 4 WCB comedy returns to the Great Yarmouth Arts Festival with a line up of some of the best stand up comedy the UK has to offer. Voted comedian of the year by his peers, “see him or regret it” said John Bishop. “Absolute legend, incredibly funny” - Jason Manford. 18+
A BRIEF HISTORY OF MUSIC
Friday 10th June 7.30pm Tickets: £7 Two musicians and 600 years of music in 90 minutes! Blast from the Past Theatre Company presents this educational and highly entertaining show. A musical journey of humour, tunes and song!
TALENT SHOW GRAND FINALS & GIG
Saturday 4th June 7:30pm Tickets: £tbc Join Harbour Radio in the theatre for the finals of the talent show followed by dancing to a live band.
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STEVE HEWLETT AN AFTERNOON WITH ROY HUDD
Sunday 5th June 2:30pm Tickets: £12.50 In 2004 he was awarded an OBE for his services to entertainment. With his wife Debbie, Roy will tell some of the stories from his remarkable career and sign copies of his autobiography.
Saturday 11th June 7:30pm Tickets: £15, concessions £13 Join comedy ventriloquist Steve Hewlett with his own show for fun, laughter, and famous puppets for all the family. “Your scripts are so witty and your ventriloquism is incredible” David Walliams FAMILY FUN
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MORCAMBE & WISE REBOOTED
STAND UP COMEDY
Tickets £12.50
Tickets £10 or 5 for 4
NABJAB DANCE SHOW... EVERYBODY LOVES A HERO
ONE DAY MORE The Hits of the Musicals
TALENTS OF BRITAIN SHOW
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Friday 17th June 7:30pm ‘Morecambe & Wise Rebooted’ is the most authentic and fitting tribute to Eric and Ernie totally capturing the charisma of the original double act. A live theatre version of a classic TV show featuring a brand new script which is not only topical but stays true to the legend that is Morecambe and Wise.
Saturday 18th June 7pm & Sunday 19th June 4pm The talented and creative Nabjab Dance & Performing Arts return to St George’s Theatre with yet another unique and action-packed show, celebrating the ‘hero’ through dance, song and drama. Be amazed!...It’s a SUPER show! Tickets £10, concessions/children £6
Saturday 2nd July 7:30pm Supplying the finest Talent the UK has to offer ensures that tickets are routinely sold out, with names such as Stavros Flatley, Francine Lewis, Paul Burling, Russ Williams, Bruce AirHead, Kev Orkian, Shelley Rivers, Jon Clegg, Aimie Atkinson, Steve Hewlett, Ricky K, to name a few, encouraging audiences to keep coming back for more. Which 6 acts will be here this night???? Tickets £18.50
MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE CAR MAN CIN
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Saturday 9th July 7:30pm THE CAR MAN is loosely based on Bizet’s popular opera (CARMEN) and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertory, brilliantly arranged by Terry Davies. The Car Man contains scenes of a sexual nature, brief nudity, strobe lighting and gunshots. Age guidance 12+. Tickets £11.50
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Thursday May 12th 8pm WCB comedy returns for their regular (2nd Thursday of every month) comedy night. With a selection of national and international comedians, there is no better place to come and laugh out loud for a full night’s entertainment. 18+
Every Monday from 11th July to 12th September Strictly Theatre Co return to the St George’s this summer with their all new production featuring hits from Broadway and West End musicals.bFeaturing musicals such as ‘Chicago’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘Les Miserables’ & ‘West Side Story’ to name only a few. Tickets £12.50, concessions £11.50
Saturday 16th July 7:30pm St George’s Youth Theatre are back for two shows with their performance of ‘The Wind in the Willows’. Follow Mr Toad’s adventures with his friends Ratty and Mole as the youth theatre children deliver this childhood favourite.
Tickets £8, concessions £7
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THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN plus Meet Spider-Man before the filn
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Saturday 23rd July 2:30pm (meet Spider-Man from 1:45pm) Abandoned by his parents and raised by an aunt and uncle, teenager Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), AKA Spider-Man, is trying to sort out who he is and exactly what his feelings are for his first crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). Tickets £6 plus a FREE bag of popcorn
Box Office open: 10:30am-3pm Mon-Sat
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Booking Information
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Box Office Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30am-3pm & One hour before performances.
THE HITS OF THE RAT PACK
How to Book
Concessions Concessions for some shows are available for children (under 16), senior citizens, registered disabled and students in full time education with student cards. Wheelchair users are eligible for 1 carer seat if required. This will be charged at the lowest standard seat price for that show. Please present proof of eligibility when booking.
Every other Tuesday from 26th July to 20th September 8pm Featuring their live band, the Hits of the Rat Pack plus Jusy Garland promises to be a Vegas Style spectacular show, with three amazing singer plus two stunning dancers, book now for ths summer. Tickets £16
In Person The box office is situated in the Theatre Cafe & Bar building next to the main theatre on King Street. Mon to Sat: 10:30am - 3pm Performance day: 1hr before performance Bank Holidays: only if there is a performance
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Telephone Please call 01493 331484 to book. During busy periods you may get our answering service. Please leave your name and telephone number. Our Box Office staff will return your call as soon as possible. A one off £1 administration fee is charged per transaction. Your tickets can be posted to your home address unless the booking is made within 72 hours when we will hold them at the Box Office for you. Online www.stgeorgestheatre.com
Access The south entrance to the Theatre has a ramp access to the main doors with flat floor access which leads to wheelchair accessible toilet facilities and the auditorium. Please inform the box office at the time of booking if anyone in your party will be attending the theatre in a wheelchair or will be accompanied by a guide dog. A sound enhancement hearing loop system for the hard-of hearing has been installed. Please reserve sets at the time of booking.
By Post Please send full details of the booking (Show/Date/Time/ Number of tickets/If any concessions apply), accompanied with a cheque made payable to St. George’s Theatre Trust. Do not send cash. Please add £1 extra to the total cost of tickets and we will post your tickets to your address.
To enhance your safety and comfort we require patrons in wheelchairs to book a designated wheelchair space. Dedicated seats able to accommodate both wheelchair users and a companion are integrated within the main body of the seating.
Saturday 6th August 7:30pm Featuring 2 hours of non- stop hits brought to life LIVE in front of you. Truly a feel good show, packed with hits, delivered by WAYNE DENTON and talented his musicians. Tickets £20
KING OF POP...THE LEGEND CONTINUES
Saturday 6th August 7:30pm Navi returns are a sell out show in 2014 & 2015, this show will sell-out, so book up soon or be disapointed. Featuring a live band and the best dance moves ever created. Tickets £19.50
THE BOOTLEG 60’S SHOW
Sunday 28th August 2:30pm Featuring the music hits made famous by: The Kinks, The Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, The Hollies, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Animals and more. Tickets £18
Reservations Tickets cannot be held without payment. Refunds and Exchanges Exchanges can only be made for another day of the same performance (when the performance runs for more than 1 day); for the same value; and are subject to a £1 exchange fee. We regret we are unable to offer refunds unless a show has been cancelled or postponed.
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
Friday 30th September 7:30pm The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family! The show takes the audience from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. Featuring June Carter’s hits plus a live band. Tickets £19.50
THE TINA TURNER EXPERIENCE
Saturday 6th August 7:30pm Starring Julie Nevada, one of the world’s best Tina Turner Impersonators with her nine piece band The Vintage Corporation and her dance troupe The Ultimate Dance Co. Tickets £18, concessions £16
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Gift Vouchers Available from the Box Office and are redeemable against any show at St. George’s.
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How to find us
Car Parking Closest car parks are at Greyfriar’s Way and Howard Street S. Both car parks are indicated on the map on the right. Bus Regular buses to Great Yarmouth from surrounding areas. Main bus station is at Market Gates, 5 minutes walk from St. George’s. Train Great Yarmouth Train station is located at Acle New Road (near Asda). From there, make your way to the town centre and Market Place and walk down King Street to St. George’s. St. George’s Theatre is operated by St. George’s Trust, a charitable organisation. Registered Charity No. 1081752. The Trust is grateful to the organisations for supporting the refurbishment of the theatre.
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