MAY – SEPTEMBER 2015 Playhouse Box Office: 01934 645 544 www.theplayhouse.co.uk www.thewintergardens.com
WELCOME TO A NEW SEASON It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Summer season here at the Playhouse Theatre. With fantastic tribute performances from Whitney: Queen of the Night, Simon and Garfunkel Story, The Elvis Years, Name of the Game, Forever Jackson and Rhapsody Queen amongst others the summer brings a variety of acts to suit everyone. Comedy is provided with the arrival of Claire Sweeney in Sex in Suburbia, Roy Chubby Brown, Rod Woodward and we also welcome our first Live at the Playhouse night. Our Literary Festival continues with the arrival of Jessica Fellowes to tell us all about A Day in the life of Downton Abbey and Facing the Music: Patricia Routledge who will joined by Edward Seckerson, be taking us on a journey looking at her career. Our younger audience members will be entertained by Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom, Basil Brush and The Gruffalo. In September we welcome back our very own friends of the playhouse patron, Ken Dodd with his Happiness Show, early booking is highly recommended. July brings our largest production to date, Agatha Christies The Mousetrap arrives from London’s west end. The Mousetrap continues to be the longest running show in the history of British theatre and even the world! The 60th Anniversary – and first ever - UK tour of this beloved murder mystery has been seen by over 600,000 people across more than 600 performances and breaking box office records in many of its venues. Tickets are already booking very quickly so please act fast to avoid disappointment. October sees our first large scale production as Marti Pellow arrives in the west end hit musical Blood Brothers. The first professional musical direct from London’s west end at The Playhouse promises to offer a fantastic experience due to the intimate environment that the venue provides. We are also delighted to announce presenter of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here Now!, Joe Swash as our Buttons in this year’s pantomime Cinderella. Joe will star alongside last year’s Wendy, Sophie Adams. We look forward to welcoming you to The Playhouse this Summer - please remember to keep checking our website and social media streams for all our biggest announcements! Best, Mark Thompson - General Manager
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Sex in Suburbia Tuesday 19 May 7.30pm Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. Penny Crowe is the host of a late-night radio phone-in and as Britain’s leading Agony Aunt, she takes calls about every date from hell and the occasional one from heaven. She is more than happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she as happy to take it…? 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, cry and dance in the aisles. Based on real stories from real women, this is the story of all of our lives! www.sexinsuburbiatheshow.com TICKETS: £24
“Hitting the comedy G-spot” HHHH The Stage “Definitely worth a second date” HHHH Liverpool Echo
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Whitney: Queen of the Night Thursday 21 May 7.30pm 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 breathtaking performance as Whitney. Taking us on a rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I will Always Love You, and many more! www.queenofthenight.co TICKETS: £23
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50 YEARS
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‘Yeh Yeh’ Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames Friday 22 May 7.30pm Born on 26th June 1943 in the industrial town of Leigh, Lancashire, his interest in music grew from family entertainment “sessions” at home and musical evenings in the church hall across the street where his father played in an amateur dance band. In March 1962, Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames became resident at The Flamingo Club in London’s Soho district.
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Commemorating
So far, there have been over twenty albums and fourteen hit singles. Georgie continues working at his multifaceted musical career. He is equally at home in the company of Jazz Groups and Big Bands, Orchestras, Rock Groups and his own Band, The Blue Flames. TICKETS: £25
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Henning Wehn: EINS, ZWEI, DIY Saturday 23 May 7.30pm After more than a decade in Britain, the German Comedy Ambassador has ‘groan’ to like puns.... though he still couldn’t eat a whole one. As Henning’s assimilation is not yet complete he hasn’t lost his sense of Westphalian wonderment at the foibles of British society. Expect a crash course in personal accountability and have a right old laugh at the same time! Wunderbar! TICKETS: £18
“A diplomatic master class” The Scotsman
“Brought the audience to its knees” The Telegraph
“Marvellous” The Guardian
Weston Junior Arts Dance Festival Tuesday 27 – Saturday 30 May Talented young dancers from all over the South-West compete in the annual seven day festival. TICKETS: All Day Tickets £7
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Sunday 31 May 7.30pm He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his riproaring 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! As politically incorrect as ever ‘The World’s Most Outrageous Comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian! If easily offended please stay away!
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Roy Chubby Brown: Don’t Get Fit! Get Fat!
TICKETS: £21.50
The Music Makers Academy Festival Night: The Jukebox Saturday 6 June 7pm A bonanza of all types and genres of music given by the academy students and their tutors. The academy celebrates another very successful year of study, examination and performance. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this outstanding team of musicians in action. TICKETS: £10 PERFORMERS: £5
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Only Men Aloud: On the Road Sunday 7 June 7.30pm The Classical Brit Award winning vocal ensemble Only Men Aloud is coming to Weston. With songs such as Mr Blue Sky, Here Comes the Sun, Ticket to Ride and many more given the unique OMA twist, this show promises to showcase the versatility of this unique group. Since winning BBC’s Last Choir Standing in 2008, the Welsh 8 piece ensemble have thrilled audiences throughout the UK and America with ten tours, festival performances and appearances at prestigious events such as the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, two Royal Variety Performances, the Ryder Cup Opening Concert and Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas Special. TICKETS: £27
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Tuesday 9 June 7.30pm London Studio Centre presents the Jazz Dance Company’s, Silver Screen Tour. A celebration of dance from film, ranging from movies and musicals to the emergence of pop videos to the present day. The Jazz Dance Company display joy, passion and drama alongside great athleticism and grace. A wonderful night out of live performance for any dance or theatre enthusiast. TICKETS: £15.50 DISCOUNTS: Children £14.50. Groups 10+ £11.50. Schools 10+ £9. Family £51. Friends of The Playhouse Discount available
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Jazz Dance Company: Silver Screen Tour
An Intimate Evening with Russell Watson Friday 12 June 7.30pm Russell is officially the UK’s best selling classical artist ever and has won four Classical BRITS. He has performed for some of the world’s greatest figures including, HM The Queen, the late Pope John Paul II and former US President Bill Clinton. Russell’s collaborations include Pavarotti, Lionel Richie, Michael Bolton, Cliff Richard, Lulu and Cleopatra to name but a few. Overcoming two life-threatening brain tumours, Russell is still very much the godfather of classical crossover. This concert is a unique opportunity to hear ‘The Voice’ as you have never heard him before. TICKETS: SOLD OUT
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SWAY Dance Saturday 13 June 6pm Back for the 3rd year in a row, but this year with an exciting twist on a well known story. This year’s show will be a packed evening of Dance, Drama and Music provided by the Sway Dancers from Hutton Moor Leisure Centre. Entertainers from ”Sway” return to the Playhouse performing Street, Cheer, Break dance, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre and the Mini movers are back too!! Over 160 performers will take to the stage this year in what promises to be a fantastic and fun demonstration of young talent. TICKETS: £9 DISCOUNTS: Child £7
Rod Woodward: The Journey Starts Here Wednesday 17 June 8pm Award-winning Welsh comedian Rod Woodward who brought the house down at the 2014 Royal Variety Performance takes to the stage with his eagerly awaited debut tour. Rod has been tipped for stardom by such luminaries as Peter Kay and the late Bob Monkhouse after winning the Best Newcomer to Variety Award. Having supported Paddy McGuinness and Russell Brand on tour, he won the BBC 1 Wales Comedy Competition ‘Funny Business’. TICKETS: £21
“Laugh-out-loud funniness” Edinburgh Evening News
“A young Dave Allen” Peter Kay
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Weston Literary Festival
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Jessica Fellowes A Year in the life of Downton Abbey Sunday 14 June 3pm Author of the worldwide bestsellers The World of Downton Abbey, and The Chronicles of Downton Abbey, Jessica is the niece of the hit series’ creator, Julian Fellowes. Jessica will talk about her latest book in the series A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey which has just been published as the companion volume to the recently aired 5th series of the eponymous saga on ITV. Jessica’s work for the Downton Abbey books means she has researched in-depth the social history of the early 20th century, particularly the changes that women were experiencing,
as well as looking at the correlation between the great leaps in technology that were happening then and how similar it feels today. TICKETS: £17.50
Friends of The Playhouse Discount available
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Saturday 20 June 1pm & 4pm Sunday 21 June 10am & 1pm From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the
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Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. 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! TICKETS: £15 - £17, Child £13 - £15
Weston Literary Festival
Tuesday 23 June 7.30pm Gervase Phinn has been touring across the country for over 10 years as a hilarious raconteur. The best selling and award winning author, Radio and TV personality, really is at his best and most exciting in front of a live audience. The show will have you on the edges of your seats, as he shares his hilarious and sometimes poignant tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed “the James Herriot of schools”. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Phinn has delighted audiences and received rave reviews all across the country. TICKETS: £19.50
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An Evening with Gervase Phinn
Colin Fry: The 6ixth Sense Friday 26 June 8pm Being one of the World’s most recognised Spiritualist Mediums and Healers, Colin’s TV series “ 6ixth Sense” has now been broadcast worldwide for 14 years making his public performances an International demand. This year’s tour will once again see Colin Fry bring his own unique form of comfort and upliftment to ordinary people living ordinary lives, proving once again he IS very much the Peoples Medium. TICKETS: £22.50
Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.
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The Simon and Garfunkel Story - 50th Anniversary Tour
“Fantastic” BBC Radio 2
Sunday 28 June 7.30pm Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed! TICKETS: £19.50 DISCOUNTS: £18 Concessions
Friends of The Playhouse Discount available
Rock n Roll Paradise Friday 3rd July 7.30pm Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is a brilliant rock ‘n’ roll show where the music plays the leading role! Now in its 6th year on the road, this talented cast brings you the show that never happened in the golden era of rock and roll, delivered with all the flair of a 21st century live concert. You’ll be blown away by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Eddie Cochran, as these icons of rock and roll join each other for this musical extravaganza. Backed by the superb Paradise Band, this show has audiences dancing and singing in the aisles and yelling for more! TICKETS: £22 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £20
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The Big Band Show with Five Star Swing Sunday 5 July 7.30pm As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre. Swing-along with songs from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Jazz & Blues. “Superb - they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. As seen on BBC TV’s “Children in Need”, Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. “Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’;s trombonist! TICKETS: £18 DISCOUNTS: Child £16, Concessions £17
The Elvis Years Thursday 9 July 7.30pm Celebrate Elvis’ 80th birthday year with this outstanding concert production of the West End musical Jailhouse Rock featuring original star Mario Kombou and his incredible band - led by legendary producer, musical director and Ivor Novello award-winner David Mackay. This spectacular show is packed with over 50 greatest
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hits, from the early days of Sun Studios and That’s Alright Mama, through the Hollywood years of GI Blues and It’s Now or Never, the ‘68 TV special with All Shook Up, culminating in the legendary Las Vegas concert, with In The Ghetto, Suspicious Minds and American Trilogy. TICKETS: £22.50 DISCOUNTS: Child and Concessions £21.50 Friends of The Playhouse Discount available
Friday 10 July 7.30pm Starring National Dance Company of Ireland; this incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style. “Rhythm of the Dance” creates a new era in Irish entertainment, presenting thirty dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors.
Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world, hail the live stage show as a must see! TICKETS: £24.50 DISCOUNTS: Child and Concessions £21.50
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Rhythm of the Dance
Friends of The Playhouse & Expressions Discount available
Tina Counsell’s Junior Showtime: Showtime Memories Saturday 11 July 7pm Tina Counsell’s Junior Showtime return to the Playhouse to celebrate their 30th anniversary with this year’s offering - ‘Showtime Memories’. The evening promises to be full of song and dance from popular musicals both old and new whilst taking a look back over the school’s last 30 years. With a cast of local children from 4yrs - to adult, this show is one you won’t want to miss! A donation from the show will be given to Weston Hospice Care. TICKETS: £13.50. Child £11.50
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The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. Enjoy this once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here at the Playhouse Theatre. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.
Monday 13 July Tuesday 14 July Wednesday 15 July Thursday 16 July Friday 17 July Saturday 18 July
7.30pm £26 7.30pm £26 2.30pm £23.50 7.30pm £26 7.30pm £26 7.30pm £28.50 2.30pm £26.50 7.30pm £28.50
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Chas & Dave: On The Road Thursday 23 July 7.30pm Chas & Dave began writing and performing songs together in 1972, having been friends since the early sixties. They are now celebrating their 50th Anniversary with recording their first original album in 27 years. Hear all the hits including Rabbit, Gertcha and Aint No Pleasing You. TICKETS: £25.50 - £28.50
Roy G Hemmings: Hits of Motown Friday 24 July 7.30pm Original Drifters member Roy G Hemmings brings together the sound of three of America’s iconic Labels Motown, the Sound of Philadelphia and Stax Atlantic, in one action packed Show. Featuring hits by The Three Degrees, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Stevie Wonder, Billy Paul, Four Tops, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, O’jays to name a few. Including the hits Me & Mrs Jones, Don’t Leave Me this Way, Givin’ Up Givin’ In, Stop In The Name of Love, When Will I See You Again, Love Train, Get Ready, Woman In Love, Dancing In The Streets, How Sweet It Is, Hold back the night, My Girl and more. TICKETS: £19.50
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Saturday 25 July 7.30pm Performed by The Overtures, dubbed ‘the best band of their kind in the world’ by Sir Elton John, The Bootleg Sixties encapsulates the essence of the sixties in this hit packed, epic two hour show. Pop music’s greatest decade is brought back to life with the classic fashion, newsreel and iconic video footage of the period not to mention the music including hits made famous by the biggest and best bands from the era. Remember the most important decade in living history as it was or discover it for the first time.
Weston Literary Festival
TICKETS: £ 22 - £24
Facing the Music: A Life in Musical Theatre with Patricia Routledge
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The Bootleg Sixties
Sunday 26 July 3pm In Conversation with Edward Seckerson It is one of the best kept secrets in show business that Patricia Routledge trained not only as an actress but also as a singer and had considerable success in musical theatre, both in the UK and America. Her one woman show Come for the Ride toured the UK in 1988 and in 1992 she played Nettie Fowler in the highly acclaimed production of Carousel at the National Theatre. In this fascinating encounter with the writer and broadcaster EDWARD SECKERSON she recalls this very special part of her career with access to some rare and treasured recordings. Seckerson wrote and presented the long-running BBC Radio3 show Stage and Screen where he interviewed many of the biggest names in the business – among them Julie Andrews, Angela Lansbury, Liza Minnelli and Andrew Lloyd Webber. TICKETS: £17.50 Friends of The Playhouse Discount available
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Jim Davidson: LIVE Wednesday 29 July 7.30pm The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, JIM DAVIDSON OBE telling it ‘like it is’. The antidote to this PC world we now live in. Don’t worry; it will be outrageous and as truthful as ever! Adults only TICKETS: £24.50
“Standing ovation to packed houses every night” HHHH The Mirror
Joe Pasquale Thursday 30 July 8pm Yes, Joe’s back! This time he’s leaner, meaner, he’s a vacuum cleaner! Last year Joe and his twin brother Raynard opened a chip shop with the Dalai Lama in Skegness, called Batter Me, I’m Yours! But due to an accident with a pickled egg the Lama pulled out and opened a rival chip shop called the Dalai’s Deep Sea Sausage, which resulted in a surf and turf war, it was savaloys at 40 paces.... If you want to know more come and see this show, it’ll blow your mind, well at least your chips! Warning this show contains nuts! Special guest Paul Burling. TICKETS: £20
Be Bop A Lula Saturday 1 August 7.30pm Four giants of the Rock ‘n’ Roll world come together for the first time in BE BOP A LULA! Join us for the biggest rock n roll party in town with a live band, as we celebrate the music of Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury and Roy Orbison. Backed by some of the UK’s finest musicians, Gavin Stanley and Lars Young recreate these legends with passion and a very real ‘feel’ of the artists and their music. “Well……Be Bop A Lula, she’s my baby….” You know you want to sing along! TICKETS: £22 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £20
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Sunday 2 August 7.30pm Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen, Richard Digance has. TICKETS: £18.50
“Richard Digance, hilarious, sentimental, irreverent and, above all, ours” Mike Atherton
That’ll Be The Day: 30th Anniversary Special! Friday 7 & Wednesday 26 August 7.30pm Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day appears with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special! The nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy! Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party
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Richard Digance: Live on Stage
TICKETS: £26 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £25, Child £17.50 Friends of The Playhouse Discount available
An Evening with Des O’Connor Sunday 16 August 4pm One of the UK’s greatest ever performers, the incomparable DES O’CONNOR, in his brand new show celebrating the stage and screen career of this show-business legend. Des entertains as only he can, whilst bringing to life stories of legendary personalities with whom he has shared the stage, through a fascinating show-reel of clips featuring entertainment greats including: Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Morecambe & Wise, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Pavarotti, Oliver Reed, Shirley Bassey, Will Smith, Robert Redford and many, many more. A unique and unforgettable evening of music, laughter and iconic moments of Television Gold! TICKETS: £22.50 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £20.50
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The Searchers Wednesday 19 August 7.30pm John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway return to Weston with some of their classic hits including Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins and Don’t Throw Your Love Away. With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, The Searchers still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. Their special ‘solo’ concert is a highly entertaining show and has been enthusiastically and warmly received throughout the world. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites. TICKETS: £21 Friends of The Playhouse & Expressions Discount available
Jethro Thursday 20 August 7.30pm Every once in a while there comes along a true comedy genius, someone who rapidly gains cult status with the British public. Such is the case with 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 4 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
The Bee Gees Story: Nights on Broadway Friday 21 August 7.30pm The Bee Gees Story: Nights On Broadway present a totally live tribute to the Bee Gees with a fantastic show, featuring the Gibb brothers incredible songs from over four decades, with a unique blend of classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor favourites. With costume changes complimenting the show, this six piece band from Ireland pride themselves on musical and vocal authenticity, to recreate that full Bee Gees Concert Experience! TICKETS: £19.50 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £18.50 Friends of The Playhouse & Expressions Discount available
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Featuring Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, The Foundations Plus Special Guest Jaki Graham Following the enormous success of the Superstars of the Soul tour starring Ben E. King & Jimmy James , we have put together a follow up tour featuring Geno Washington, The Foundations and Jaki Graham, who combined have spent over 150 weeks on the UK singles charts. This fantastic show will be an evening of non-stop hits featuring ‘The songs that have provided the soundtracks to so many people’s lives’ such as ‘Baby Now That I’ve Found You, Could It Be I’m Falling In Love, Que Sera Sera, Build Me Up Buttercup, Ain’t Nobody, Water, In The Bad Bad Old Days, Set Me Free…..the list goes on and on.
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Saturday 22 August 7.30pm
TICKETS: £24.50 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £22.50
Marty Wilde Sunday 23 August 7.30pm A chance to see live on stage, one of the only performing Rock’n’Roll pioneers in the world today. Marty began his career in 1957 and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in those early formative, and groundbreaking Rock’n’Roll years. With his many hits and a host of wonderful songs from that era, Marty and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced. Stunning musical roller coaster, which has become one of the most acclaimed shows in the country today. TICKETS: £21.50
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Name of the Game Thursday 27 August 7.30pm Over four decades after Swedish pop legends ABBA swept to stardom, their music remains as popular as ever and the magic of the era is being brought to stages across the country courtesy of Name of the Game – a fully live and authentic concert experience. The world class band perform the vast catalogue of hits loved by many generations including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Waterloo’. The winning formula of fantastic hits, harmonies, authentic costumes and first class vocals and musicians, recreates the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show. Come celebrate the music of one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time! TICKETS: £20.50 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £19.50
Forever Jackson Friday 28 August 7.30pm Awarded the ‘No.1 UK Michael Jackson Tribute Show’ at the 2013 UK National Tribute Awards, ‘Forever Jackson’ is the ultimate tribute to the ‘King of Pop’. Singing 100% live, Robin Parsons pays true homage to the late great Michael Jackson, replicating the distinctive tones and mirroring those infamous dance moves down to meticulous detail. The show features a full production including electrifying choreography, stunning special effects and superb musicians and includes the vast catalogue of hits – from the Jackson 5’s ‘Can You Feel It’ to solo pieces such as ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Bad’ and ‘Thriller’. TICKETS: £20.50 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £19.50
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Saturday 29 August 11am & 2.30pm Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement. Come and join in the mayhem, along with Mr
Stephen who is continually interrupted by naughty uncontrollable Basil!! A show for all the family and you’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr Stephen after the show. So in Basil’s words..”Boom Boom!! “ TICKETS: £15.50. Child £13.50. Family £48
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Last Night at The Proms: Best of British Special Sunday 30 August 7.30pm The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Conductor: Anthony Kraus Leader: Jeff Moore Soloists: Andrew Forbes Lane - Tenor Alison Roddy - Soprano Presented By Mark Langley
The ever Popular British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra return to the Playhouse for another fun night of wit and music this year celebrating all the great things that’s put Britain on the map. From Music to Sport form television to current affairs these are all celebrated in specially chosen Music to represent the achievement. Featuring as always the usual Pomp and Circumstance finale with Land of hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, Sailors Hornpipe along with a host of great music to wend the night away. along with The Mikado Overture, The Archers Theme, Greensleeves, Portrait of a Flirt and many more. TICKETS: £ 22
Rhapsody Queen Thursday 3 September 7.30pm The international smash hit show bringing you all the biggest and greatest hits of Queen, bringing together the unique, flamboyant showmanship that was Freddie Mercury combined with tight harmonies, a superb band and a vast catalogue of hits. Following sold out performances around the world, this electrifying show features all the much loved hits of the world’s greatest ever rock band including ‘Radio Ga Ga’, ‘The Show Must Go On’, ‘Under Pressure’, ‘We are the Champions’, ‘A Kind of Magic’ and of course the legendary hit, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. TICKETS: £20.50 DISCOUNTS: Concessions £19.50
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: 30 Plucking Years Friday 4 September 7.30pm Eight Ukuleles, Sixteen Hands,Thirty Two Strings, Thirty Years. In June 2015 the Orchestra will have clocked up Sixteen Million Minutes of ukulele action. By September 2016 the Orchestra will have been active for One Billion Seconds. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the irresistible entertainment juggernaut is developing even further with new tours, new audio and new video releases. Celebrate the anniversaries over the next year as ‘the Ukes’ continue touring to great acclaim from sold out houses and happy, stomping, laughing audiences. They play ukuleles, they sing, they say funny things, they whistle, but they bring a lot more to the table than that. TICKETS: £23 DISCOUNTS: Child and Concessions £22
Beyond the Barricade Saturday 5 September 7.30pm Beyond the Barricade’ has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade. Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. Starring Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Rebecca Vere, together with their own ensemble of talented musicians, ‘Beyond the Barricade’ features songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from Les Miserables! TICKETS: £22 DISCOUNTS: Concessions & Groups 8+ £19.50. Early Bird £17 before 30/06/15
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The Ken Dodd Happiness Show Sunday 6 September 7pm Ken Dodd’s incredible and hugely successful career as a professional entertainer now spans over 60 fun-filled years. He is a comedian of unrivalled legendary status: an icon and national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a lifetime of happiness and laughter. Come and enjoy his famous ‘Happiness Show’ and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius (funfilled) evening of laughter and songs. TICKETS: £23.50 Friends of The Playhouse Discount available
The Billy Fury Years Friday 11 September 7.30pm One of the best-selling recording artists of the 1960s, Billy Fury enjoyed a string of hit singles totalling a remarkable 332 weeks in the British charts. Health problems since childhood led to the singer’s untimely death on January 28, 1983. Hailed as “the best Fury since Fury”, Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical
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career of Britain’s best loved rock n roll legend. An exciting 2 hour show filled with Fury’s greatest hits and more delivered live in true Fury style. This is a night of pure breathtaking Billy Fury entertainment plus the best Fury sound you will hear! The show is further enhanced by fantastic audio and video effects plus costumes depicting the ever changing image and face of the Fury phenomenon. TICKETS: £20.50
Weston Literary Festival
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Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 September 1.30pm & 4.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm Don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award winning picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep dark wood in search of hazelnuts and meet the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake on the way. Will the story of the fabled Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these wily woodland creatures? Armed with only a nut map and a little courage, Mouse must outwit them all. After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? The Gruffalo is the perfect family treat with plenty of songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. TICKETS: £12.50
“Monstrous fun!” HHHH Daily Mail
“A fine piece of children’s theatre” HHHH Sunday Times
All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 1999, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
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Josh Widdicombe Monday 5 October
Sarah Millican: Outsider Wednesday 4 November SOLD OUT
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Rhydian Thursday 8 October
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business Sunday 29 November SOLD OUT
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Su�orting the Playhouse since 1991 Friends of the Playhouse Playhouse Theatre High Street Weston-super-Mare BS23 1HP
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We are a voluntary organisation established to promote and support the theatre. The Friends have contributed towards many key features of the theatre such as the stage curtains, grand piano and stair lift. The Friends have also played a vital part in modernising the theatre; funding the cost of a new PA system and installation of LED lighting throughout front of house and the bar. The Friends also provide volunteer staff to take tickets, sell programmes and welcome patrons upon visiting the theatre. Additionally they assist with marketing and promotions, organise social events throughout the year and host Saturday coffee mornings. Members are entitled to a 15% discount off the top ticket price (excluding booking fee) for shows stating Friends of the Playhouse discount - one discount per member. Application forms are available in the foyer.
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Discounts We can offer discounts to concessions (60 and over), children (16 and under) and party rates for bookings of 10 or more on most shows. A family ticket refers to four people at least two of whom must be children. All offers apply to full price tickets only and there is only one discount per ticket. The booking fee is payable after the discount has been applied.
Expression members are entitled to a 10% discount† off the top ticket price (excluding the booking fee) for shows denoted with ‘Expressions Discount available’ For further details on how our Memberships can save you money contact us today on 01934 425900
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Dance Diary Sid Gateley Weekend Social Dances Saturday 23 May, Saturday 27 June, Saturday 25 July and Saturday 22 August 8pm-11.30pm £8.00 per person Sid has been in the entertainment and music business for many years, and was under contract by the BBC before becoming a band leader in his own right. Come and join him and his wife Roz for a fun evening of dancing - They warmly welcome all whether they are regulars or visitors. Sid Gateley Summer Season Tea Dances Wednesday 24 June, 8 & 22 July, 5 & 26 August 2pm- 4.30pm £6 including a cup of tea/coffee Join Sid and Roz for their Summer Season Dances! Tickets available from the box office.
Fairs and Markets Central Fairs CD and Records Fair Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 May 10am – 5pm Cassettes, Videos and DVD’s. Contact Martin Saunders 01543 250667 or 07885 700063 for further information. Wendy’s World Dolls House & Miniatures Fair Sunday 31 May 10am-4pm Huge variety of exhibitors selling everything for dolls houses, including the houses themselves. Why not come and have a look, but be warned once you start you will get hooked!
Weston Holistic and Craft Fayre Saturday 6 June 10am - 3pm Free admission An exhibition by experienced therapists and crafters. Taster healing/relaxation therapies will be available along with readers, home grown flowers and shrubs, artwork, hand crafted jewellery, trinkets and candles. Free workshops will be run offering guidance on the basics of creating your own jewellery. Central Fairs CD and Records Fair Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 10am – 5pm Cassettes, Videos and DVD’s. Contact Martin Saunders 01543 250667 or 07885 700063 for further information
Special Events
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What’s On at The Winter Gardens
Weston-super-Mare Own Choice Brass Band Contest Sun 17 May 10am – 7.30pm Tickets £8 Concessions £5 Senior Citizens and Young People 8-15 Weston-super-Mare 47th ‘Own Choice’ Brass Band Contest presented by South West Brass Band Association. Over 30 bands appearing in 4 different sections. Tickets available from the Box Office on 01934 645544 Contact John Woods 07580 187974 or www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk
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Special Events CSF Wrestling Saturday Night Slam! Saturday 6 June Doors 6.30pm Showtime 7pm £10/£35 group of four. Twelve larger than life stars from the world of wrestling arrive in Weston on June 6th for another action packed, bone crunching edition of Saturday Night Slam!
STIXX faces Odyssey in a Last Man Standing Match and All Nations Champion: Charlie Garrett is set to battle T-Bone for the prestigious title. Suitable for all ages. Tickets available through our Box Office. Note – Front and second row tickets can only be purchased online at csfwrestling.co.uk or csfshop.co.uk.
Conference, Exhibition and Events The Winter Gardens is located in a truly memorable setting only 25 miles south west of Bristol with parking facilities situated next to the venue. The historic Winter Gardens is one of the largest venues in the South West benefiting with a wide range of fully equipped conference and meeting rooms accommodating from 10 – 550 delegates. The friendly and knowledgeable team are able to assist in all aspects of events and within your budget. Facilities on site include: * 8 fully equipped Conference Suites to include a Prince Consort Hall and Ballroom. * Day Delegate rates from £26 per delegate. * High quality varied menus made with fresh locally sourced produce. * 2 relaxing public bars, bistro and Tourist Information service. The Winter Gardens are highly experienced in hosting a wide variety of events to include: media launches, training courses, conferences, meetings, exhibitions, public events, dinners, award ceremonies, private parties and weddings. 40
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The Playhouse Information
How to book Tel: 01934 645 544 www.theplayhouse.co.uk Post Box Office, Playhouse Theatre, High Street, Weston-Super-Mare. BS23 1HP. Box Office, Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Weston-Super-Mare. BS23 1AJ. Email WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure.co.uk Opening Hours The Playhouse Box Office is open from 10am5pm. On performance days The Playhouse Box Office is open until the performance time and on Sundays opens two hours before the performance time. Tourist Information Service Tickets may also be booked at the Tourist Information Service located in the Winter Gardens within The Prom Coffee Shop. The Tourist Information Service is open every day from 10am – 4pm. Payments Cheques should be made payable to ‘Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd’. Due to a change in the Cheque Guarantee Scheme we ask that you include your name, address and telephone contact on the back of your cheque payments. All tickets include a booking fee per ticket. All bookings made online are subject to a transaction charge of £2 per booking Postage Patrons who require their tickets to be posted should send a SAE. Alternatively we can post your tickets for a £1 postage and handling charge. Resale Please check your tickets carefully when booking as we are unable to offer refunds on tickets sold, but will try to resell those tickets that cannot be used. Please note that all ticket resales and transfers are subject to a £1 administration charge.
Mailing List This entertainment guide is posted to our mailing list three times a year completely free of charge. If you would like to receive this information please call the Box Office on 01934 645 544 during opening hours or email WSMBoxOffice@parkwood-leisure. co.uk. Want to receive updates and news by email? Sign Up to our E-Newsletter from our website or Facebook Page. Parkwood Leisure Ltd is registered with the data protection registrar.
Gift Vouchers Why not treat somebody to a show of their choice at The Playhouse Theatre. Playhouse gift vouchers are available in £5, £10 and £20 denominations from The Playhouse Box Office and The Tourist Information Centre at The Winter Gardens, and are valid for 12 months. Please call the Box Office on 01934 645 544 for more details or visit www.theplayhouse.co.uk
Ticket Agents Tickets for The Playhouse and Winter Gardens are available from the following ticket agents in addition to our main box offices. Burnham-On-Sea Tourist Information Centre, The Esplanade
Taunton Tourist Information Centre, The Library, Paul Street
Glastonbury Tourist Information Centre, High Street
Weston-Super-Mare The Campus Highlands Lane
Minehead Blue Iris Coaches, Clevedon Road
Healthy Living Centre, Lonsdale Road
Street Tourist Information Centre, Clarks Village, Farm Road Please note the use of recording equipment, cameras, video cameras and other mobile electronic devices including mobile phones and tablets is not permitted in the auditorium. 41
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The Great Jungle Bike Hike Sun 14 June Strawberry Line www.n-somerset.gov.uk/ thegreatbikehike
Circus Zyair Wed 3 – Mon 6 July Beach lawns www.circuszyair.co.uk
Portishead Raft Race Weston Air Festival and Armed Sun 5 July Lake Grounds Forces Weekend www.portisheadraftrace.co.uk Sat 20 and Sun 21 June Weston Beach Race for Life Wed 8 July Fake Festival Weston Beach Sat 27 June www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org Clarence Park www.fakefestivals.co.uk
Volleyball England Beach Tour Sat 11 and Sun 12 July Weston Beach www.volleyballengland.org
Dairy Festival Fri 29 July to Sun 2 Aug Beach Lawns www.oeuk.org
999 Day Sun 12 July Beach Lawns www.westonrnli.org.uk
RSPCA Dog Show Sun 2 August Beach lawns www.rspca.org.uk
Real Ale Festival Fri 24 to Sun 26 July Beach Lawns www.westonlionsrealalefestival.org.uk
Weston Flower Show Sat 8 August Town Square info@wsmtcp.co.uk
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Sex in Suburbia Whitney: Queen of the Night Georgie Fame Henning Wehn Weston Junior Arts Dance Festival Roy Chubby Brown
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Music Makers Academy Festival Night 7 Only Men Aloud 9 Jazz Dance Company 12 Russell Watson 13 SWAY Dance 14 Jessica Fellowes 17 Rod Woodward 18 Weston College 20-21 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom 23 Gervase Phinn 26 Colin Fry 28 The Simon and Garfunkel Story
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Rhapsody Queen Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 5 Beyond the Barricade 6 Ken Dodd 11 The Billy Fury Years 12-13 The Gruffalo
Rock and Roll Paradise Live at The Playhouse Five Star Swing The Elvis Years Rhythm of the Dance Tina Counsell’s Junior Showtime The Mousetrap Chas & Dave Hits of Motown The Bootleg Sixties Patricia Routledge & Edward Seckerson Jim Davidson Joe Pasquale
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Des O’Connor The Searchers Jethro The Bee Gees Story Superstars of Soul Marty Wilde That’ll Be The Day Name of the Game Forever Jackson Basil Brush Last Night at The Proms
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