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January – June 2015
FIRST CLASS ENTERTAINMENT highlights this season…
ANYTHING GOES Derren Brown’S MIRACLE Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom The Full Monty Snow White On Ice
and much, much more
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GET INVOLVED... Holiday Projects! If you are aged 7 – 18 years and enjoy acting, devising and performing then why not join our Youth Theatre? The Orchard Youth Theatre (OYT) offers young people the opportunity to participate in a range of drama and theatre activities. Sessions are designed to be fun and lively and develop skills, confidence, imagination and creativity. There are regular performance platforms too! OYT Juniors (7 – 10 yrs) Mon / Wed 6pm – 7.30pm OYT Middles (11 – 14 yrs) Mon 7.30pm – 9pm OYT Seniors (15 – 18 yrs) Wed 7.30pm – 9pm
£75.00 per term (10 weeks) OYT sessions take place at Reynolds Training Academy.
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Join us for one, two or all three! Tue 17 FEB Drama WED 18 FEB Dance Thu 19 FEB Arts & Crafts 10AM –12NOON TICKETS £6.00 each or £15.00 for all three workshops. Suitable for 7 –11 years.
SUN 12 APRIL 10AM – 3PM TICKETS £8.00† FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £24.00† † Includes lunch
The Orchard Youth Theatre is a partnership between The Orchard Theatre and Reynolds Training Academy.
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Don’t be bored this term break – come along to The Orchard Theatre, have some fun and get creative! Take part in a series of workshops where you can have lots of theatrical fun and make friends!
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FAMILY DAY We invite you and your family to enjoy a fun-filled day taking part in a variety of creative workshops together! This spring, stroll with the storytellers as we celebrate classic fairytales and fables in a variety of adventures with each turn of the page!
REGISTRATION AT 8AM!
We are looking for actors, singers, dancers and technicians to join us for Summer Youth Project 2015! Download your application form now at orchardtheatre.co.uk or pick one up from Ticket Office. Please return completed forms by Tue 31 March. Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart. Produced for the Broadway stage by David Merrick and Donald Albery. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Ltd of New York.
Entertainment and activities will include; • Storytelling workshops • Games and activities • Music making workshops • Circus workshops • Book themed arts and crafts •P lus lots, lots more! Please visit orchardtheatre.co.uk for the full programme.
For more information please call 01322 282063 or email takepart@orchardtheatre.co.uk
©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 235825
The Orchard Theatre is managed on behalf of Dartford Borough Council by HQ Theatres & Hospitality Ltd, a Qdos Entertainment Company.
January – June 2015 FEELING PECKISH?
If it’s just a quick snack you’re looking for, head to our Coffee Shop, serving fresh coffee and delicious homemade sandwiches. Or why not try a hot Bar Snack? Available from the bar, up to 20 minutes before the show.
SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL?
Our Hospitality Team will happily design a unique package for you – from afternoon tea with a full theatre tour, to private parties and champagne receptions. We also have the perfect spaces for business meetings and conferences. Call the team on 01322 220099 to find out more.
We are proud to shout about our busy restaurant, situated just footsteps from your seat, in the Upper Foyer. Our talented chefs whip up a storm to make sure your dining experience is simply first class! Look out for our brand-new menu brimming with exciting and tempting dishes, coming soon in 2015. Be sure to reserve your table when you book your theatre tickets, as spaces are limited. Or, look for the special Meal Deals and Dining Seats available on certain performances.
For all the family! Cory The Cat’s Kids’ Menu means that even our littlest theatre-goers can enjoy a tasty meal before the show! All your children’s favourites with healthy options to choose from too, making their trip to the theatre extra special. Available at certain performances only – look out for Cory’s paw print throughout the brochure!
RESERVE YOUR TABLE ONLINE NOW!
Reserve your table in The Restaurant for pre-show dining by visiting
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THE WORLD PREMIERE FROM THE No.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR
TINA HOBLEY JAMIE LOMAS and GRAY O’BRIEN
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RIK MAKAREM and MICHAEL McKELL POST SHOW TALK & Q & A THU 15 JAN 2.30PM
Wed 14 – Sat 17 January
7.30pm, Thu & Sat MAT 2.30pm
Directed by Olivier Award-winner Ian Talbot, with an all-star cast of familiar television personalities including; Tina Hobley, Jamie Lomas, Rik Makarem, Michael McKell, and Gray O’Brien as Roy Grace in this gripping, chilling thriller from the master of crime.
TICKETS Wed & Thu 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm £15.00* – £26.00* Thu 2.30pm £22.00* Fri & Sat 7.30pm £18.00* – £28.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Wed, £5.00 off top price on Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Wed – Thu (top two prices only) UNDER 21s £15.00* (exc Fri & Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off SES TWO-COUR GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off + SHOW GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off £40 * T MAT & SA (all group discounts on WED, THU top two prices only & £45 *Eve exc Fri & Sat Eve) Fri & Sat
Michael Harrison thinks he has it all; great career, good friends and a beautiful fiancée. But when his stag night prank goes horribly wrong, Michael finds himself alone and staring death in the face. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, investigates Michael’s mysterious disappearance but fears that he may never be found in time.
* A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
Following the nationwide critically acclaimed hit stage production of Peter James’ The Perfect Murder, the bestselling work of the No.1 novelist returns to the stage with the adaptation of his most famous two million selling book and the first book that featured James’ now famous character of Detective Roy Grace – Dead Simple.
Meal Deal
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with Full Orchestra
Founder: Victor Smirnov-Golovanov
Swan Lake Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky
‘Critics Choice’ e Times 2013
Tue 20 – Sat 24 January Moscow City Ballet is currently at its artistic best. Brimming with some of Russia’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, all underpinned by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra. Swan Lake is a signature piece of their entire repertoire, telling of dashing Prince Siegfried’s love for Odette, the beautiful Queen of the Swans. The tragic story of romance and betrayal is magnificently brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and instantly recognisable score.
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‘Not to be missed’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
7.30pm, Wed & Sat MAT 2.30pm TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm £18.00* – £32.00* Wed 2.30pm £18.00* – £28.00* Fri & Sat 7.30pm £18.00* – £34.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £5.00 off Wed & Thu CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (exc Fri & Sat 7.30pm) UNDER 18s Half price (exc Sat 7.30pm) FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £80.00* (exc Fri & Sat 7.30pm) SCHOOLS/DANCE SCHOOLS £15.00 Stalls and Circle, £12.00 Upper Circle (exc Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group discounts exc Sat 7.30pm) * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
Meal Deal £45* URSES TWO-COO + SH W Tue - Thu
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THE ADULT PANTO Aladdin Trouble
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Offering the older generation an alternative to the family pantomime, this small company will take a traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition – packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant sexual innuendo! Featuring Nick Hooton, Carrie Laurence and Pip Johnson – who, with the help of various traditional characters (and some not so traditional), will keep you entertained and prolong the all too short seasonal spirit! TICKETS £16.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
MON 19 January 8.15pm
Once Upon A Time Community Performance Platform Join us for an evening celebrating stories! To launch the run of Swan Lake by Moscow City Ballet, we are opening the week with a night of youth and community dance. Over the last few months local schools, groups and colleges have been sharing stories and exploring different ways of using theatre and dance to tell their chosen tales. Once Upon A Time presents a collection of movement pieces that celebrate the beauty of dance and the tradition of stories. TICKETS £6.00
Sun 25 January 7pm
SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC
Having started in the UK back in 1999, the Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music show has now become a worldwide hit, playing to packed houses across the globe! Let’s start at the very beginning (a very good place to start)…For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical now celebrating its 50th Birthday in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, complete with subtitles so that you can sing along! Includes live host, interactive fun pack and fancy dress competition. TICKETS £16.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off Under 18s £2.00 off GROups 10+ £2.00 off
OUT SOLD 5 January 2 Sun & 3pm 11am -A -LONG SING-A N
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*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details. 2014
PRODUCTION PHOTOS: MANUEL HARLAN
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‘A WHIP-CRACKING HOT-SHOT OF A SHOW’ PLYMOUTH HERALD Tue 27 – Sat 31 January Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaid Adams. But things don’t go too smoothly for her and it takes Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love... With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills Of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew In From The Windy City and the award-winning song Secret Love, this brand-new production of the classic musical from the highly-acclaimed Watermill Theatre stars Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man,Two Guvnors) alongside Tom Lister (The Water Babies, Emmerdale) and a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians. 7.30pm Wed, Thu, SAT MAT 2.30pm TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm £25.00* – £35.00, Wed & Thu 2.30pm £20.00* – £29.00*, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £25.00* – £37.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £5.00 off Wed & Thu (top price only) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (exc Fri & Sat Eve on top two prices only) UNDER 21s £18.00* Tue – Thu SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group discounts on top two prices only & exc Fri & Sat Eve) * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
Meal Deal £45* URSES TWO-COO + SH W matINEE ONLY
TIC SEL KETS L FAS ING T!
Featuring Classic Songs • GREAT BALLS OF FIRE • • TEENAGER IN LOVE • • GLORIA • • JOHNNY B GOODE • • SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL • YOUNG GIRL • • WIPE OUT • • SHE’S NOT THERE • • HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE •
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MON 2 – SAT 7 FEBRUARY The adored and critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning rock spectacular is returning on a much anticipated 25th anniversary UK tour. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics such as Heard It Through The Grapevine, Young Girl, Great Balls Of Fire and Gloria with stunning special effects and a brilliant cast of actor-musicians this is THE great night out to remember! Bring everyone...dress up fancy and get ready for blast off.
MON – THU 7.30PM, FRI 6PM & 9PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm £15.00* – £28.00* Fri 6pm £20.00*, Fri 9pm & Sat 7.30pm £18.00* – £30.00* PREMIERE CARD £19.00 on Mon inc post-show reception (pre-book only), £5.00 off Tue – Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu UNDER 18s £15.00* (exc Fri & Sat Eve) eal Mea-ClOD SCHOOLS/UNIFORM GROUPS S SE UR TWO £15.00 Stalls & Circle, + SHOW £12.00 Upper Circle (exc Fri & Sat Eve) * 0 4 £ SAT MAT & GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off MON - THU GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off £45 *Eve Fri & Sat GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group discounts exc Fri & Sat Eve)
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*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to Dartford to celebrate the music of the legendary rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, let timeless classics such as Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams and Little Lies, take you on a nostalgic evening of breathtakingly outstanding musicianship; and all performed in the context where the songs work best – a live stage. TICKETS £23.50*
Sun 8 February 1pm & 3.30pm Starring some of your milkshake! favourites this brand-new musical spectacular is sure to have children up on their feet and singing at the top of their voices! Joining this fantastic show will be milkshake! presenters Jen and Curtis, who will take you on a fun milkshake adventure; bound to dazzle and delight! The show features brand-new songs, classic favourites and funky dance routines, plus plenty of laughter, bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun for all the family too!
Adults £23.50* Cory's Meal Deal £16.50*
INC TWO-COURSE MEAL + SHOW
TICKETS £13.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Family offeR – 4 TICKETS £46.00*
SUN 1 MARCH 7.30pm
That’ll Be The Day
It’s party time again as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns with another opportunity to see its latest production! Featuring a fantastic line-up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus more hilarious comedy. Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll! ‘What a great value for money show. That’ll Be The Day is not to be missed!’ The Daily Mail TICKETS £25.50*
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
IEWS PREV T A FORD DART
FRI 13 – SAT 21 MARCH 12+
The multi-award-winning acknowledged master of psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to The Orchard Theatre with the preview of his brand-new one-man show, Miracle. Having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the greatest pleasure, Derren is, once again, looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control. This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003. Since then he has toured every year and been watched by an estimated audience of over one and a half million people. He has won two prestigious Olivier Awards, and his last show, Infamous, was universally acclaimed by critics and audience alike.
7.30pm TICKETS Fri 13, Mon 16 – Thu 19 March £25.00 – £42.50 Sat 14, Fri 20, Sat 21 March £25.00 – £44.50 VIP DINNER SEATS Fri 13 & Mon 16 – Thu 19 March £62.50 Sat 14, Fri 20 & Sat 21 March £64.50 (inc show ticket & two-course meal) CELEBRATION SEATS Fri 13 & Mon 16 – Thu 19 March £47.50, Sat 14, Fri 20 & Sat 21 March £49.50 (inc show ticket & sparkling wine on arrival 18+) (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies.) SET DESIGN BY SIMON HIGLETT
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POST SHOW TALK Thu 5 March 7.30PM
Wed 4 ook Pre-b 11am only
DIRECT FROM A SELL-OUT LONDON RUN WINNER - WhatsOnStage Award 2014 Best Play Revival
Based on the novel by
HARPER LEE
Adapted for the stage by
CHRISTOPHER SERGEL
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DAILY EXPRESS
DAILY TELEGRAPH
'MAGNIFICENT'
'SUPERB'
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'A TERRIFIC RETELLING OF HARPER LEE’S CLASSIC' THE TIMES
Tue 3 – Sat 7 March One of the greatest novels of the 20th century is now live on stage in this acclaimed production. Set in the Deep South, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel sees racial injustice envelop a small-town community. Through courage and compassion, lawyer Atticus Finch seeks the truth, and his feisty daughter, Scout – a young girl on the cusp of adulthood – brings new hope to a neighbourhood in turmoil.
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£35 * £40 *
This utterly enchanting and enthralling production from London’s award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre captures the warmth and poignancy of this best-loved classic with genuine heart and emotional depth. A story as moving and magical as you could ever hope to find.
7.30pm, Wed Mat 1pm, Thu & Sat Mat 2pm TICKETS Tue – Thu & Sat Mat £15.00* – £26.00* Fri & Sat Eve £18.00* – £28.00* PREMIERE CARD Two for the price of one on Tue, e Ev Sat Fri & £5.00 off top price on Wed 1pm & 7.30pm & Thu 2pm CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (top two prices only) UNDER 21s £18.00* OVER 60s MID WEEK MAT SPECIAL £22.00* inc pre-show tea and cake (limited availability) SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle £15.00 Stalls & Circle (exc Fri & Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group discounts exc Fri & Sat Eve, top two prices only) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE SAT 7 MARCH 2PM
& SAT TUE - THU
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PAGE TO STAGE WED 4 MARCH 11AM PRE-BOOK ONLY An exciting opportunity to explore the path from page to production. School groups and young people especially welcome. FREE to ticket holders. PRODUCTION PHOTOS: JOHAN PERSSON
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk Sun 22 March 7.30pm
CHARITY GALA A jam-packed night of fun for two fantastic charitable causes, Demelza House Children’s Hospice and Ifield Special School. The evening will include a host of stars† such as Gareth Gates, Bobby Davro, Chas Hodges, Dave Berry, Stavros Flatley, Paul Burling, Twist&Pulse, Lenny Zakatek and Len Goodman’s School of Dancing Group – Juicy. Appearances may be subject to professional commitments.
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TICKETS £25.00*, £35.00*
Cory’s Dining Seats Adults £24.50* UNDER 12s £19.50*
FORD DART
IT GETS ! FIRST
(inc show ticket & two-course meal)
Thu 26 – Sun 29 March
Live on stage! © Astley Baker Davies Ltd/Entertainment One UK Ltd 2008.
‘Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...’ Holly is a young Fairy Princess and her best friend, Ben the Elf live in the Little Kingdom, Thu 4pm, Fri 1pm & 4pM a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Sat 10am, 1pm & 4pm Sun 10am & 1pm TICKETS £16.50* UNDER 16s £2.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £58.00*
Join Ben and Holly and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family! MON 30 MARCH 7.30PM
PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS
16+
Delivering an unforgettable evening of comic brilliance to sell-out performances around the world, this mind-blowing show features two strapping Australians who manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. A video camera projects intimate details of these incredible phenomena onto a large screen ensuring that little can be missed! TICKETS £20.50* PREMIERE CARD £2.50 off GROUPS 6+ £2.50 off
BEAT THE QUEUE... JUMP THE QUEUE AT THE INTERVAL BY PRE-ORDERING YOUR INTERVAL DRINKS WHEN YOU ARRIVE.
DINING SEATS £38.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
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15+
DYLAN MORAN Star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary, comedian Dylan Moran is back with his new stand-up show.
HHHHH ‘Jokes as sharp as barbed wire and a comedy brain quicker than a steel trap…rarely have the rafters of the playhouse shook so dangerously to the sound of laughter’ The Scotsman TICKETS £25.00 OVER 60s £2.00 off STUDENTS £2.00 off (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies.)
Wed 1 April 1.30PM
SECRET LOVE
The Life and Music of Doris Day To celebrate the 90th birthday of Hollywood icon Doris Day, celebrated jazz singer and West End actress Claudia Morris returns with this critically acclaimed show dedicated to her idol, accompanied by a live band and actors portraying key characters in Day’s life. ‘Passion and clarity delivered with a velvet voice, Claudia lights any stage’ The Stage TICKETS £18.00* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £3.00 off POST-SHOW TEA & CAKES +£3.50
DINING SEATS £35.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
Wed 1 April 8PM
JOE LONGTHORNE
Joe Longthorne’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes many of the world’s top singers. He is perhaps best-known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, ‘Joe can do me better than I can do myself’. Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums and enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Now, Joe is looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill. TICKETS £22.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
DINING SEATS £40.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
Thu 2 April 8PM
TOM STADE
He’s recently stormed BBC One’s Live at the Apollo for the second time, and has also performed on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Ch4’s Comedy Gala at London’s O2 Arena. Catch this exuberant and spellbinding talent as he continues his assault on the global comedy scene. Incisive, comedy with the usual sprinkling of Stade magic and expertly-crafted mayhem. ‘Unmissable’ HHHHH Edinburgh Evening News TICKETS £17.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off UNDER 21s £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ £2.00 off
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk FRI 3 APRIL 7.30PM
iMAGICIAN The Evolution of Magic
AS SEEN ON TV
In this action-packed show, you will witness the most incredible illusions ever staged. Jamie Allan explores the work of history’s greatest illusionist then demonstrates how modern technology can make them even more mind-blowing. Using the latest technology, iMagician is one event you will be talking about for a long time to come. TICKETS £18.00*, £22.00* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off UNDER 21s £15.00* GROUPS 10+ £3.00 off
SAT 4 APRIL 7.30PM
THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE The one-off ultimate 60s extravaganza is now on its 50th anniversary tour and stars Herman’s Hermits – I’m Into Something Good, The Swinging Blue Jeans – Hippy Hippy Shake, Dave Berry – The Crying Game, The Union Gapuk – Young Girl, The Ivy League – Tossing And Turning and Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers – I’m Telling You Now. TICKETS £22.00*, £26.00*
‘Top Five Dance Productions Touring the UK’ The Independent
TUE 7 APRIL 2PM & 5PM Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dazzling re-telling of an exotic classic tale, boldly brought to life through the entrancing magic of classical ballet. Follow the tale of the lonely orphan whose life is destined for greater things. Tricked by an evil sorcerer, Aladdin sets out on a quest in search for the ultimate treasure. Aladdin’s journey will sweep you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, enchanting spells, unbelievable riches, treachery and of course true love. TICKETS £15.00* – £20.00* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off UNDER 18s £5.00 off FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £60.00* SCHOOLS/UNIFORM GROUPS £12.00* (includes a free ice cream) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
Cory’s Dining Seats Adults £28.00* UNDER 12s £20.00*
(inc show ticket and two-course meal)
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BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk Mon 6 April 7.30PM
Formerly of
CHERYL, JAY AND MIKE Bucks Fizz
After winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 with their famous skirt-ripping dance routine, Bucks Fizz became one of the UK’s biggest pop acts. Their song, Making Your Mind Up, went to number one in nine countries and was followed by hit singles including My Camera Never Lies and Land Of Make Believe. Join the original members of Bucks Fizz – Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston, with founder member Mike Nolan more than 30 years on. DINING SEATS £39.50*
TICKETS £19.50*
selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
Meal * £39 DeOa-ClOUR SES
Wed 8 April 7.30PM
ELKIE BROOKS
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+ SH Now in the fifth decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, Elkie’s annual tours are a treat for fans of all ages. Elkie Brooks brings this electric evening to Dartford, performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz.
TICKETS £24.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off UNDER 21s £5.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off
Thu 9 April 7.30pm
PAM AYRES 40th Anniversary Tour Pam Ayres brings her latest show to The Orchard Theatre following the recent publication of her new book of poetry, You Made Me Late Again! Her books have been bestsellers for 40 years, and Pam is still a regular on Radio and TV, on programmes such as Just A Minute, The Paul O’Grady Show, Alan Titchmarsh Show, Countdown, and six series of Ayres On The Air for Radio 4. TICKETS £21.50*
DINING SEATS £41.50* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
FRI 10 APRIL 7.30PM
PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
TICKETS £24.50 (A £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies.)
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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CLAIRE SWEENEY STARS IN
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Sat 11 & Sun 12 April 7.30PM
Join us after the show for a
16+
Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand-new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy, this show will make you laugh and cry. Based on real stories from real women, this is the story of all of our lives! TICKETS £20.00*, £22.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 6+ £2.00 off DINING SEATS £42.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
HHHH ‘Puppet-tastic! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight’ Time Out, Critics Choice
‘meat’ & greet with the dinosaurs
TUE 14 & WED 15 APRIL TUE 11AM, 2PM, 4.30PM & WED 10.30AM Dare to get up close and personal! Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before! From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, observe and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. A tyrannosauric treat. Running time: 50 mins (no interval), plus 15 mins meet and greet
SUN 12 APRIL 10AM – 3PM
TICKETS £8.00† FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £24.00† † Includes lunch
FAMILY DAY
TICKETS £13.50* DANGER ZONE SEATS £16.00* SCHOOLS £9.50 plus one in ten goes free GROUPS 10+ £11.00 plus one in ten goes free
3+
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THE CHUCKLES OF OZ
Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow are among the familiar characters who join the Wizards (Paul and Barry) for this sensational new version of the familiar Wizard of Oz story. Grab a glimpse into the Emerald City in a show filled with all the ingredients that make for a fun-packed family show, including laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular sets, costumes and special effects. Suitable for all ages. TICKETS £15.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
Cory’s Dining Seats
Adults £25.00* UNDER 12s £20.00* (inc show ticket and two-course meal)
WED 15 APRIL 7.30PM
THE HOLLIES Having contributed to the shape of the pop and rock world, as we know it today, The Hollies continue to perform with pride and passion. No support act will be needed as the band perform their classic hits including The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, Jennifer Eccles, Stop Stop Stop, He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother and many more. TICKETS £26.50*, £30.50* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off
Fri 17 – SUN 19 April Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, SUN 1PM
Performed by In The Wings Productions
Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman An amateur production presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd for Music Theatre International
The talented In The Wings Productions casts take you on a musical journey back to the 60s with the fantastic stage musical based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Walters, Hairspray. With brilliant numbers like You Can’t Stop The Beat, Welcome To The Sixties and Good Morning Baltimore, the show is guaranteed to keep you singing all the way home! TICKETS £18.00* CONCESSIONS £15.50* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £62.00* GROUPS 10+ One in ten goes free
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The Sunday Times
The Daily Telegraph
Mon 20 – Sat 25 April In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world by storm! Now they’re back and this time they really have to go The Full Monty… live on stage. Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar-winning writer of the film, has gone all the way with this hilarious and heartfelt adaption that’s getting standing ovations every night. With songs from the film by Donna Summa, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, this award-winning production is one huge package of laughs and emotion coming to Dartford direct from London’s West End.
7.30pm, Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm TICKETS Mon – Sat £11.00* – £30.00* Wed Mat £11.00* – £28.00* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off Mon GROUPS 10+ £3.00 off GROUPS 40+ £5.00 off (all group discounts exc Fri & Sat) * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
UK THEATRE AWARDS WINNER - BEST TOURING PRODUCTION
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Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman Originally produced by Lincoln Center Theater, New York City
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MON 27 APRIL – SAT 2 MAY Cole Porter’s classic, multi-award-winning musical-comedy, Anything Goes sails into town in this brand-new production! When Billy Crocker discovers that his heart’s desire, debutante heiress Hope Harcourt is engaged to an English aristocrat, he stows away aboard the S.S. American to win her back. Aided by a string of eccentric passengers on board the luxurious transatlantic liner, can this web of love be untangled before they reach Southampton? Featuring a sensational cast of 26 including Shaun Williamson (EastEnders, One Man, Two Guvnors), Kate Anthony (Coronation Street, Doctors) and Olivier Award nominees Debbie Kurup (The Bodyguard, Chicago) and Matt Rawle (Evita, Martin Guerre), Cole Porter’s uplifting masterpiece of music and dance includes the magnificent songs I Get A Kick Out Of You, You’re The Top, It’s De-Lovely and Anything Goes.
Shaun Williamson (EastEnders & One Man, Two Guvnors)
Hop aboard for sassy heroines, mischievous mob bosses, comedy capers and tap dancing sailors in this hilarious tale of romance and hi-jinks on the high seas. 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £26.00* – £36.00*, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £26.00* – £39.00* PREMIERE CARD £15.00 off on Mon inc post-show reception (pre-book only), £5.00 off Tue & Wed (top two prices only) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (top two prices only) UNDER 18s £10.00 off Mon – Thu OVER 60s MIDWEEK MAT SPECIAL £6.00 off top two prices FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £99.00* (Mon – Thu, Circle & Upper Circle only) SCHOOLS £12.00 Mon – Thu (selected Upper Circle seats only) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group prices top two price only and exc Fri & Sat performances) DINING SEATS £57.00* Mon – Thu & Sat 2.30pm, £60.00* Fri & Sat 7.30pm selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal).
PRODUCTION PHOTOS: JOHAN PERSSON
Kate Anthony (Coronation Street & Doctors)
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14+
TICKETS £39.00
THU 12 FEBRUARY SOLD OUT! FRI 13 FEBRUARY SOLD OUT! BAR OPEN 6PM DINNER 7.30PM (In The Restaurant) Derek Trotter, the crème brûlée of Peckham is your host for the evening with a discerning palate and an eye for a bargain. Rodney and Uncle Albert join in the fun for an hilarious themed comedy dining experience. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and be entertained with funny live songs, music, and interaction, all brought to you by the very best professional comedy actors.
SAT 14 FEBRUARY BAR OPEN 7PM DINNER 8PM (In The Restaurant)
Valentine’s Night
FOOD – MUSIC – LOVE The perfect combination for a romantic night at The Orchard Theatre. Treat your loved one to a delicious three-course meal, served in The Restaurant, along with beautiful live music from The Violet Jive to serenade your evening. TICKETS £34.00
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Orchard Jazz Club An eclectic mix of jazz, from popular classics through to Latin, all served up by our favourite musicians, The Violet Jive. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal served in The Restaurant, sit back, relax, take a sentimental journey or tap your feet along on this perfect evening for music lovers. TICKETS £32.00
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DINING EXPERIENCES MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Wedding Fayre SUN 22 FEBRUARY 11am – 4pm FREE ENTRY The Orchard Theatre hosts its first ever Wedding Fayre! A chance to meet a variety of exhibitors, get inspiration and ideas for your special day, sample food and drink and experience live music. All brides will receive a goody bag on entry. For more information on exhibiting please email amlambert@orchardtheatre.co.uk
THU 26 & FRI 27 FEBRUARY BAR OPEN 6PM Event 7.30PM
14+
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The Orchard Theatre offers a superb range of events that combine top-class entertainment with great food in an informal setting; ensuring you are right in the heart of the action. All our dining events (excluding Valentine’s Night) are arranged in tables of up to 12 guests. All our dining events have a set menu. For more information please visit orchardtheatre.co.uk Please note – access to The Restaurant is via 22 steps.
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16+
JETHRO
Armed with nothing more than a microphone and delivered to you in a warm Cornish accent, Jethro has the rare ability to paint hilarious pictures in the mind of his audience. Over four million DVD sales pay testimony to the size and dedication of his army of followers, and their love of the unpredictable, irreverent twaddle that reduces his audience to tears of laughter night after unforgettable night! TICKETS £21.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off
SUN 26 APRIL 2PM
ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING Celebrating their 45th anniversary, All Star Superslam Wrestling return to The Orchard Theatre with an explosive night of action. Experience a host of top American wrestling stars in the ring facing the very best of home grown talent, which all the family can enjoy. DINING SEATS TICKETS £15.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off top price tickets £20.00* children, FAMILY TICKET – 4 TICKETS £45.00* UNDER 16s £10.00* £25.00* adults
Mon 4 May 7.30PM
JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT
Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals with superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes and, of course, all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Returning to The Orchard Theatre, Ben will be joined on the stage by his incredible band and dancers who work their way through all the hits including his renditions of Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean. Ben has got, without a doubt, the look, the moonwalk and above all, the voice! TICKETS £21.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off UNDER 16s £16.50* GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
DINING SEATS £42.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
TUE 5 May 7.30PM
BALLETBOYZ
theTALENT BalletBoyz are back with a brand-new show featuring 10 all-male dancers. Under the direction of former Royal Ballet dancers Michael Nunn OBE and William Trevitt OBE, theTALENT has become one of the hottest dance tickets around. Featuring The Murmuring by Alexander Whitley and Mesmerics by Christopher Wheeldon, theTALENT promises an evening of style, excitement and muscular grace.
10+
TICKETS £15.00* – £24.50* PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off top two prices SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle DINING SEATS £45.50* UNDER 21s £15.00* GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
GROUPS GET MORE AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE If you are part of a party of ten or more ask us about special ticket deals on selected shows
BOOK ONLINE orchardtheatre.co.uk Opera and Ballet International proudly present three Ellen Kent productions, featuring international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Sun 3 May 7.30pm
La Traviata Starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova, this beautiful production of a tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music is an outstanding interpretation by Verdi of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta. LA TRAVIATA TICKETS £20.00* – £33.50* CHAMPAGNE SEATS £48.50* inc a glass of champagne on arrival 18+, premium seat and programme UNDER 18s £25.00* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Thu 7 May 7.30PM
AL MURRAY: THE PUB LANDLORD One Man, One Guvnor
Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone join this icon on his new tour with his brand-new show One Man, One Guvnor. TICKETS £26.50 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies).
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Fri 8 May 2PM Marina Laslo in
DIETRICH LETTERS
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Dietrich Letters is the stunning collection of songs by legendary Marlene Dietrich showcased by a timeless performer whose beautiful voice continues to captivate. Combining sumptuous, rich and tender vocals with intense, touchable emotion, Marina Laslo has a wealth of material to draw on and who better to reinvent it than she? Marina takes on the music Marlene made famous. TICKETS £19.50* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
Fri 8 May 7.30PM
LEE NELSON Suited and Booted Lee Nelson is back with a brand-new show! You may have seen him host Live at the Apollo or caught him trying to join the England Squad as Premier League footballer Jason Bent! Now see Lee live in his highly-anticipated, all-new, nationwide tour. ‘Comedy Genius’ Daily Mirror TICKETS £21.00 (A £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies.)
SAT 9 MAY 7.30PM
BOOGIE NIGHTS
Alexander O’Neal & Rose Royce, Gwen Dickey & Heatwave & The Edwin Starr Band Be prepared to get up and boogie when four legendary acts take to the stage for Boogie Nights! Soul legend Alexander O’Neal will perform an all hits set including Fake, Criticize and If You Were There Tonight. The show will also feature multi-platinum hit makers Heatwave (still featuring original Keith Wilder), Rose Royce with original lead singer Gwen Dickey and to close the night…The Edwin Starr Band. TICKETS £29.50*
Sun 10 May 7.30PM
DINING SEATS £50.50* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
GILBERT & SULLIVAN A La Carte A La Carte
A miscellany of beautiful and recognisable musical numbers from the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan, performed by singers from The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, and accompanied by piano. With music drawn from The Pirates Of Penzance, The Mikado, Iolanthe, The Yeomen Of The Guard, The Gondoliers et al, the evening is full of Gilbertian ‘topsy-turveydom’, and Sullivan’s memorable music.
TICKETS £21.00* PREMIERE CARD £3.00 off UNDER 21s £3.00 off GROUPS 8+ £3.00 off VIP SEATS £48.00* (inc glass of Prosecco on arrival, show programme and show ticket)
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TUE 12 – SAT 16 MAY 7PM, WED & SAT MAT 2PM
The world famous Russian Ice Stars will take you on a magical journey to the heart of the best-loved fairy-tale of all time, Snow White, on ice. The original story of an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, the ultimate Prince Charming and a shiny red apple comes to life on ice, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial aerobatics to create a breathtaking and mesmerising experience.
TICKETS Tue, Wed 7pm & Thu 7pm £15.00* – £25.00* Fri & Sat £15.00* – £27.00* Wed 2pm £20.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £5.00 off Wed (top two prices only) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (top two prices only) UNDER 21s £15.00* SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle, Cory’s Dining Seats £15.00 Stalls & Circle (exc Sat 7pm) Adults Tue, Wed & Thu 7pm £40.00*, GROUPS 8+ £5.00 off Fri & Sat £42.00*, Wed 2pm £35.00* GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off UNDER 12s £21.00* GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (inc show ticket & two-course meal) (all group offers off top two prices only & exc Sat performances)
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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THE CORY BAND
Formed in Rhondda Valley, South Wales in 1884, originally as Ton Temperance Band, The Cory Band have performed all over the UK and Europe. Since appointing Composer Phillip Harper as their Musical Director in 2012, the band have competed and won various championships, including the European Championships and have toured Australia.This event is in aid of the Bexleyheath Salvation Army. TICKETS £18.00* CONCESSIONS £3.00 off Please note, this will be an alcohol-free event
THU 21 MAY 7.30PM
JASPER CARROTT – THE BEV BEVAN BAND Stand Up & Rock! Jasper Carrott will regale you with his inimitable stand-up routines before introducing his musical compatriots that have been rockin’ audiences all over the world. Don’t miss this unique show that gives you the opportunity to hear great artists belt out a night of classic songs and see Jasper Carrott back where he belongs…making us laugh! TICKETS £26.00 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies.)
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Sun 24 May 7.30pm
SYMPHONY FROM THE NEW WORLD Conductor Andrew Greenwood Piano Sarah Beth Briggs
Popular pianist Sarah Beth Briggs, ‘an artist of extraordinary magnetism’ (Daily Telegraph), joins the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of one of Mozart’s sunniest compositions – Piano Concerto No.21. Rossini’s stunning Overture to The Barber of Seville opens this vibrant spring concert and it concludes with Dvoˇrák’s seminal work, Symphony No.9, ‘From the New World’. SAT 7 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
A GLORIOUS NIGHT IN OLD VIENNA
Violin Duncan Riddell Soprano Sarah Redgwick
Be swept away in an elegant evening of enchanting Viennese classics, including charming pieces by J. Strauss II, Lehár and Waldteufel. TICKETS £15.00* – £32.00* Subscribe to both RPO concerts this year (24 May & 7 Nov) to save £6.00 off each ticket and receive a free programme** PREMIUM PACKAGE £42.00* includes your ticket, programme and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival 18+ UNDER 16s & STUDENTS £10.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off top two prices PREMIERE CARD £5.00 off top two prices GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off top two prices **T&Cs apply
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KIM TIDDY
(The Bill, Hollyoaks)
DAVID CALLISTER (The Bill)
MON 18 – WED 20 MAY Kim Tiddy (The Bill, Hollyoaks) and David Callister (The Bill) 7.30PM & WED 2.30PM TICKETS £15.00* – £24.00*, Wed Mat £20.00* star in James Cawood’s tense thriller set in deep winter in PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of the English Lake District. Olivia and Robert, owners of the Langstrath Country House Hotel, are enjoying the success of their first season and the respite of the winter break when their solitude is disrupted by the appearance of Ramsay, a lost climber looking for shelter. As the evening unfolds, it becomes apparent that Ramsay’s presence in this desolate spot is anything but a coincidence, and soon events will take a murderous turn.
one on Mon, £5.00 off on Tue & Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 21s £10.00* GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off
Meal * £35 DealOUR SES TWO-C OW + SH
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Meal * £39 DeOa-ClOUR SES
Sat 23 May 8PM
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THE REAL THING
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Celebrating an incredible 40 years in the business, original vocalists, Chris Amoo, Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith of The Real Thing perform with their own five-piece band in a performance that includes all their million-selling hits including; You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You, Can You Feel The Force? And Whenever You Want My Love. If you don’t come, You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing. TICKETS £20.00*, £22.00* PREMIERE CARD £4.00 off GROUPS 8+ £4.00 off SPECIAL OFFER £17.50* if you book for Boogie Nights (9 May) at the same time.
Wed 27 May 8PM
WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breath-taking performance as Whitney. Her one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share Whitney’s life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night! DINING SEATS £41.00* TICKETS £21.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off UNDER 16s £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
THU 28 MAY 8PM
UB40
They have released over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieved sales of over 100 million records making UB40 one of the most successful British groups of all-time. The band’s latest Top 30 album Getting Over The Storm was awarded BBC Radio 2’s ‘Album Of The Week’ accolade and received 5-star reviews from the UK’s music press on its release in September 2013. Hear all of their best hits, old and new. TICKETS £34.00, £38.00 (A £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies)
SUN 31 MAY 7.30PM
DIRTY DUSTING Dirty Dusting returns starring Crissy Rock, Leah Bell, Dolores Poretta and Lee Brannigan. An hilarious show about three cleaning ladies who are about to be put out to pasture by their overzealous office manager, so they start a telephone sex line. Needless to say…things don’t go entirely according to plan. TICKETS £20.00* PREMIERE CARD £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
Meal * £35 DeOa-ClOUR SES TW
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LIVE BAND
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Mon 25 – Wed 27 May Edele Lynch (B*Witched, Celebrity Big Brother) and Sid Sloane (CBeebies) will star in the UK tour of the fantastic family panto, The Pirates Of Treasure Island! This swashbuckling adventure is packed with treasure maps, bearded one-legged pirates, tropical islands, parrots, mutiny and the dreaded black spot! This new stage version of the children’s classic by Robert Louis Stevenson, blends the best of storytelling, pantomime and musical theatre, to create a spectacular adventure for the whole family, with a full supporting cast and a five-piece band!
Mon 6pm, Tue 10.30am, 2.30pm & 5.30pM, Wed 10.30am TICKETS £16.50* UNDER 16s £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
Cory’s Dining Seats Adults £30.00* UNDER 12s £20.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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Fri 29 & Sat 30 May Fri 7.30pM, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Godspell, the legendary rock musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked, is back! Following the critically acclaimed sell-out success in London’s West End, the show is returning in a one-ofa-kind production, with a brand-new, modern day rock score that features Light Of The World, All Good Gifts and Day By Day. This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of countless theatregoers all over the world – now you can join in the celebration as a spectacular ensemble stir your soul, raise your spirit and lift you right out of your seat.
‘SENSATIONAL...WITH KNOCKOUT PERFORMANCES’ Stage Review GODSPELL IN CONCERT
Produced by RUSSELL SCOTT and MARK PETTITT for GODSPELL IN CONCERT UK LIMITED Conceived and Originally Directed by JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK Music and New Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ By Arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LIMITED Originally Produced on the New York Stage by EDGAR LANSBURY/STUART DUNCAN/JOSEPH BERUH
TICKETS £25.00* – £32.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Fri UNDER 21s £15.00* SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle, DINING SEATS £53.00* selected £15.00 Stalls & Circle (exc Sat Eve) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off premium seats (inc show ticket & GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off two-course meal) (all group offers exc Sat Eve)
Sun 14 June 8PM
MILTON JONES and the Temple of the Daft Comedian Milton Jones, who you may recognise with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4, will be returning to The Orchard Theatre this June! TICKETS £25.00 (A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies.)
Tue 16 June 7.30PM
THE THREE DEGREES The Three Degrees; Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday and Freddie Pool are well known, all around the world, for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows. They have been continuously touring for more than 40 years performing songs such as When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man and Take Good Care Of Yourself. TICKETS £25.00*
DINING SEATS £45.00* selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
★★★★★ ‘Effortless slapstick that Keaton and Chaplin would be hard pushed to trump’
★★★★★ ‘Joyful disasters from comedy masters. Gorgeous!’ Libby Purves, BBC Radio 4
Whatsonstage
‘Never has the flouting of health and safety regulations in the name of art been so entertaining’
Mon 1 – Sat 6 June Following their smash-hit success with The Play That Goes Wrong which is now playing to packed houses in the West End, Mischief Theatre Company (Winners of the 2014 Whatsonstage ‘Best New Comedy’ Award) bring to Dartford their hilarious new spin of a family favourite. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society set out to present J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of Peter Pan, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does, as the accident prone thesps embark on a thrilling adventure to Neverland, with hilariously disastrous results. Terrific fun for all ages – don’t miss this hysterical new laugh-out-loud comedy!
5+
Photo: Alastair Muir.
The STAGE
7.30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm TICKETS Mon – Thu & Sat Mat £15.00* – £25.00*, Fri & Sat Eve £18.00* – £28.00* PREMIERE CARD £8.00 off Mon inc post-show drinks reception (pre-book only), £5.00 off Tue & Wed (top two prices only) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu (top two prices only) UNDER 21s £10.00 off (top two prices only) OVER 60s MIDWEEK MAT SPECIAL £22.00* inc tea & cake (limited availability) SCHOOLS £12.00 Upper Circle, £15.00 Stalls & Circle (exc Fri & Sat Eve) DINING SEATS GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off Mon – Thu & GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off Sat Mat £47.00* GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off Fri & Sat Eve £49.00* (all group offers off top two selected premium seats price tickets only, exc Fri & Sat Eve) (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
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Based on the book by Judith Kerr TUE 2 – SUN 7 JUNE Direct from a smash-hit West End season! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem, expect to be surprised. Adapted and directed by David Wood OBE, undisputedly the leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children.
★★★★ ‘This Tiger is the cat’s meow’ The Times
★★★★ ‘A rare and grrreat achievement’ Mail on Sunday TUE 1.30PM THU 10.30AM & 1.30PM FRI 10.30AM & 1.30PM SAT 10.30AM SUN 10.30AM & 1.30PM TICKETS £12.00* GROUPS 8+ £9.50
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Music by RICHARD RODGERS Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
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Based on the play ‘Green Grow the Lilacs’ by LYNN RIGGS Original Dances by AGNES DE MILLE Presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe
Tue 9 – Sat 13 June As refreshing and thrilling as the day it was written, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is the original feel-good musical. This colourful production overflows with well-known songs such as I Cain’t Say No, The Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Kansas City, People Will Say We’re In Love and, of course, the rousing title song itself! This brand-new production, starring Belinda Lang as Aunt Eller, Gary Wilmot as Ali Hakim and directed by Rachel Kavanaugh features a stunning large cast and chorus as well as a live orchestra, bringing you romance, excitement and a score filled with sunshine.
BELINDA LANG as Aunt Eller
GARY WILMOT as Ali Hakim
7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Tue, Wed & Thu 7.30pm £26.00* – £36.00*, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £26.00* – £39.00*, Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm £20.00* - £32.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Tue, £5.00 off Wed (top two prices only) CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Tue – Thu (top two prices only) UNDER 18s £10.00 off Tue – Thu SCHOOLS £12.00 Tue – Thu (selected Upper Circle seats only) GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group offers off top two prices, exc Fri & Sat performances) SIGNED PERFORMANCE THU 11 JUNE 7.30PM DINING SEATS £56.00* Tue, Wed & Thu 7.30pm, £59.00* Fri & Sat 7.30pm, £52.00* Wed & Sat Mat 2.30pm – selected premium seats (inc show ticket & two-course meal)
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SUMMER JAZZ NIGHTS WED 17 JUNE 7.30pm
THE RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS QUINTET
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The Ronnie Scott’s Story Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s, musical director James Pearson and the ‘All Stars’ present The Ronnie Scott’s Story. Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s – such as Count Basie and Miles Davis – alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians, police raids, and the mystery bottle of Mumm Champagne behind the bar – this is unique evening celebrating one of the world’s most famous jazz venues, its music, and history. WED 29 JULY 7.30pm
THE CHRIS BARBER BAND
Europe’s finest Traditional Jazz and Blues Band Jazz Legend, Chris Barber, celebrates his 66th Anniversary as band-leader. With his ten-piece band, featuring a seven-strong front line, Chris plays a selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in Bourbon Street Parade to the early music of Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet...before going back to When the Saints! BOOK BOTH AND SAVE! £35.00 – SAVING YOU UP TO £9.00! Thu 18 June 2pm
THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF VARIETY
with The Bachelors A wonderful new show, for all ages, will take you back to the great days of variety entertainment. Starring the legendary 60s hit recording stars, The Bachelors – with John Stokes. Come and hear all the famous songs live including Charmaine, I Believe, Diane, I Wouldn’t Trade You For The World, Ramona and many more! Backed by a full supporting company of West End singers, comedy and live musicians. £30.50* TICKETS £15.50* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off GROUPS 10+ £2.00 off
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In preparation for Stewart’s next BBC2 series of Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle comes a brand-new live show with fresh material, A Room With A Stew. See the grumpy comedian deploy his incendiary comedy in Dartford this June. ‘More skillful and playful than ever!’ HHHH The Guardian ‘Remains one of the best stand-ups in the country’ HHHH Metro TICKETS £22.00*
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TUE 23 – Sat 27 June Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and a smash-hit tour in 2014 this hugely entertaining show is packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness. The charming musical tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.
14+ TUE – THU 7.30PM, FRI & SAT 5PM & 8.30PM TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 5pm £15.00* – £28.00*, Fri & Sat 8.30pm £18.00* – £30.00*, Fri 5pm £20.00* PREMIERE CARD Two tickets for the price of one on Mon, £5.00 off Tue – Wed CONCESSIONS £2.00 off Mon – Thu UNDER 21s £15.00* exc Fri & Sat 8.30pm GROUPS 10+ £5.00 off GROUPS 20+ £6.00 off GROUPS 40+ £7.00 off (all group offers exc Fri & Sat 8.30pm) SIGNED PERFORMANCE THU 25 JUN 7.30PM
Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented to all transactions unless stated otherwise. performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other. See Booking Information page for details.
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THU 23 – SUN 26 JULY We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres of Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! Groovy Greeks – From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic games and appear in the very first play! Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! Hold on tight as you gatecrash the Groovy Greeks! Incredible Invaders – The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain! Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo! Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns! It’s a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders!
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STICK MAN TUE 21 JULY
PURPLE ZEPPELIN WED 22 JULY
TREE FU TOM TUE 28 JULY
THE DRIFTERS THU 30 JULY
JOE PASQUALE FRI 31 JULY
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS SAT 1 AUGUST
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At just £29 per year you can cover the cost of your membership fee during your first visit to The Orchard Theatre and continue to save £££s throughout the rest of the year! Join now and enjoy the following exclusive Premiere Card benefits: • Special discounts and exclusive two-for-one • Up to 20% discount in ticket offers (for up to four tickets) The Restaurant.† • Priority booking period • No booking or resale fees • Special email offers (for up to four tickets) • Try Something New discount voucher • Theatre tours • Post-show receptions • Regular newsletters †
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Join our team! VOLUNTEERS Our strong team of volunteers work across all areas of the theatre from Front Of House, Marketing and Creative Learning. Volunteers can enjoy the chance to see a variety of shows, theatre tours, making new friends and attending events and parties. If you think that this is something which you could enjoy and would like more information, please email Zelda on zkitto@orchardtheatre.co.uk
THE ORCHARD THEATRE CUSTOMER CARE CHARTER
The Orchard Theatre is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service to all our guests. For further information on our customer care charter please visit orchardtheatre.co.uk
BY TRAIN The Orchard Theatre is situated in Dartford Town Centre with Dartford railway station just two minutes walk away. There are direct trains from South East London and Kent. BY ROAD Easily reached by car, The Orchard Theatre is well sign-posted on all local routes into Dartford. From the A2 and M25 follow signs for Dartford Town Centre. PARKING is available at The Civic Centre Car Park just over the footbridge (free access after 6pm Mon – Fri and all day at weekends) and Prospect Place Retail Centre Car Park (up to four hours free parking between 6pm – Midnight Mon – Sat and from 8am – Midnight on Sunday). The Surface Car Park (previously Waitrose) is closed until further notice. The Orchard Shopping Centre Car Park has now re-opened fully and closes at midnight every night. There will be a parking charge for both daytimes and evenings, payable at the shopping centre pay stations.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL
The Orchard Theatre is raising money to help fund brand-new operating theatres at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. For the past three years HQ Theatres & Hospitality, alongside sister company Qdos Entertainment, has been supporting the Theatres for Theatres appeal, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. So far the generosity of audiences and staff has raised over £570,000 for the charity, but we have more to raise to help build and equip a suite of new operating theatres at the Hospital which will open in 2017. You can donate using collection tins at the theatre/venue or online at gosh.org/theatredonation Your support makes a huge difference. Thank you. ©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 23582
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WED 1 SECRET LOVE Wed 1 Joe Longthorne THU 2 TOM STADE Fri 3 iMagician Sat 4 THE Sensational 60s EXPERIENCE MON 6 CHERYL, JAY AND MIKE Tue 7 AladDin - BALLET THEATRE UK M Wed 8 Elkie Brooks THU 9 OLIVER! AUDITIONS Thu 9 Pam Ayres Fri 10 Psychic Sally: On The Road SAT 11 & SUN 12 SEX IN SUBURBIA SUN 12 FAMILY DAY Mon 13 THE Chuckles OF Oz TUE 14 & WED 15 DINOSAUR ZOO Wed 15 The Hollies FRI 17 – SUN 19 Hairspray (In The Wings Productions) SUN 19 JETHRO MON 20 – Sat 25 The Full Monty SUN 26 ALL STAR SUPERSLAM WRESTLING MON 27 APRIL ANYTHING GOES – SAT 2 MAY
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