Watford Colosseum Autumn/Winter 2013 Brochure by Watford Colosseum

WATFORD

COLOSSEUM VENUE

AUTUMN / WINTER 2013

highlights this season…

ACKER BILK BRIAN CONLEY SIR ROGER MOORE NIGEL KENNEDY ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA BILL BAILEY SEAN LOCK PAUL CARRACK UNION J THREE PHANTOMS

plus much, much more…

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Your local venue... LOOK OUT FOR… these symbols throughout the brochure and enhance your visit with a delicious meal in the Forum Restaurant. All our menus are available online.

SEASONAL MENU PIZZA & PASTA CURRY

SUNDAY MENU

BISTRO DINING

The Bistro menu is available before every show in the Café-Bar.

PRINT YOUR TICKETS AT HOME For your convenience you can now print your tickets at home for most events, saving you postage or unnecessary queuing to collect your tickets. Simply choose ‘Print at Home’ when booking online or on the phone and bring your printed ticket with you on the night. If you would like any help with your booking call our friendly Ticketing Team on 0845 075 3993

NEW SEASONAL MENU OUT NOW!

Our new seasonal menu is now available on selected shows. Look for the seasonal menu symbol throughout the brochure and reserve your table now. All our menus are available to view online.

Watford Colosseum is managed for

Watford Borough Council by HQ Theatres & Hospitality

AUTUMN / WINTER 2013 FORUM RESTAURANT

GROUPS PACKAGES If you have a party of 10 or more then please contact us to discuss your hospitality requirements. We can provide you with one of our pre-show and interval food and drink packages or create something especially for you.

With its wonderfully elegant Art Deco décor, the Forum Restaurant is the perfect start to your evening. The Forum offers a variety of menus depending on the performance you have booked to see and includes our seasonal menu of high quality modern cuisine along with a contemporary wine, beer and soft drink list. To add to the convenience of pre-show dining you can return to your table to enjoy interval drinks should you wish. To make your reservation go online at watfordcolosseum.co.uk or by calling 0845 075 3993

For more information please contact our Group Sales Co-ordinator on 01923 474124 or groups@watfordcolosseum.co.uk.

FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB 12PM – 3PM Why not end the week with our fabulous lunchtime meal deal, Friday Lunch Club? For only £5.00 per person you can enjoy a great value meal in our elegant Forum Restaurant between 12pm and 3pm.

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RESERVE YOUR TABLE ONLINE NOW!

You can now reserve a table in The Forum Restaurant for pre-show dining by visiting watfordcolosseum.co.uk or calling 0845 075 3993.

MON 25 – WED 27 NOVEMBER Now in its 25th amazing year, the sensational multi-award-winning West End show is coming to Watford Colosseum. Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

8PM, WED MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £29.50*, £25.50*, £21.50* Wed Mat £19.50* UNDER 16s £10.00* (accompanied by an adult) GROUPS 10+ Buy 10 tickets, get one free ticket GROUPS 20+ Buy 20 tickets, get two free tickets

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TEA DANCE Mr Wonderful returns to the Colosseum with a series of glittering dance events suited to beginners and experienced dancers alike. Bring your dancing shoes and take to the floor for a graceful, elegant and nostalgic afternoon of dancing. The Colosseum’s Tea Dance will evoke memories of a forgotten era and create memories of a wonderful one. TICKETS £5.00 No booking fee. Tea, coffee and a selection of homemade cakes are also available to purchase.

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THU 12 SEPTEMBER DOORS 7.30PM CURRY SERVED 8PM Join us for a great night out at the Hellfire Comedy Club. You’ll feast on a selection of authentic Indian dishes, plus a beer, glass of wine or soft drink while Andrew Bird, Elis James and Angela Barnes, three of the finest up-and-coming comedians, entertain you.

GROUPS 10+ 10% off

Priority MEMBERS’ CLUB RIORITY TICKET ACCESS • NO BOOKING FEES • E-NEWSLETTER P 10% DINING DISCOUNT • BROCHURE PREVIEW ALL FOR £30 A YEAR

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EUROPE ON FILM: VIVE LA MUSIQUE BBC Concert Orchestra BBC Singers Johannes Wildner conductor Matthew Hamilton conductor From the wilds of Arabia to the French Revolution, the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers bring together soundtracks from BAFTA, Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning films. This showcase has everything you’re looking for in a night at the movies; Cult Classics, Spaghetti Westerns, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Drama and Romance. On the bill is blockbuster Les Misérables with music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, French drama Les Choristes and Maurice Jarre’s highlyacclaimed soundtrack to Lawrence of Arabia. Chosen for their atmospheric nature, Ligeti’s Lux Aeterna accompanied 2001: A Space Odyssey’s mesmerising imagery and Messiaen’s haunting choral motet O Sacrum Convivium featured in Stigmata. Plus a selection from celebrated Italian film composer Ennio Morricone including Once Upon a Time in the West. TICKETS £17.50*, £12.50* GROUPS 8+ 20% off

FOR HELPING

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL Since October 2010 HQ Theatres, alongside its sister company Qdos Pantomimes, has been raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Theatres for Theatres Appeal. To date we have raised £431,000 for the appeal which aims to build new state-of-the-art operating theatres at the hospital, which treats very sick children from across the UK. This money has been raised through the generosity of our audiences and the staff of Watford Colosseum who have taken part in various fund-raising events and activities. We will continue to support the Theatres for Theatres Appeal and your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. On behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital, a huge thank you.

*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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‘Simply phenomenal’ whatsonstage

‘Possibly the best gala evening of musical theatre you are ever likely to see’ The Public Reviews

Celebrating The World’s Greatest Musicals! SUN 22 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM Nine world-class performers, all of whom have an association with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational musical The Phantom of the Opera, amongst other West End and Broadway shows, present a thrilling evening of musical theatre in an outstanding show already enjoyed by over 30,000 people worldwide!

– alongside Rebecca Caine, this outstanding show features songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Chicago, Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Wicked and many more. The beautiful staging of this fantastic concert which evokes the drama and excitement of the great musicals concludes by celebrating the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon – The Phantom of the Opera.

Led by Three Phantoms of the Opera – Matthew Cammelle, Stephen John Davis and Glyn Kerslake

TICKETS £29.50*, £27.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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TICKETS £30.00 includes three-course meal plus entertainment No booking fee

THU 26 SEPTEMBER 8PM & THU 19 DECEMBER 8PM

Calling all ladies!

18+

Don’t miss the ultimate girls’ night out! It’s going to be an evening full of naughty fun starting with a delicious cocktail on arrival, a fabulous three-course meal and then the most outrageous entertainment you’ll ever enjoy! The evening will be hosted by Lola Lasagne, the wickedly funny Drag Queen and you’ll be entertained and titillated by the lovely Leon Swagger and the sensational Shane Storm. This night is guaranteed to tantalise all your senses! Contains nudity. In the event of force majeure alternative dates will be offered, subject to availability.

SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 8PM

ACKER BILK & HIS PARAMOUNT JAZZ BAND Acker Bilk’s career is one of British music’s success stories. Acker Bilk & His Paramount Jazz Band first gained worldwide fame with the hit single Stranger On The Shore in 1962 – it stayed in the charts for 55 weeks and was the first number one hit in UK and USA simultaneously. Since that time Acker & His Paramount Jazz Band have firmly established themselves as one of the most successful and best loved British jazz bands of all time. Acker has received an MBE for his services to the music industry and was awarded at the BBC Jazz Awards for his unique contribution to jazz in the UK. Recent collaborations include concerts/albums with Chris Barber, Van Morrison and the late Humphrey Lyttelton. TICKETS £19.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

*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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MON 30 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

BANANAS IN PYJAMAS I CANNOT There’s a beast on the moors, crime be ‘THE FUNNIEST THINGaON SIXtoLEGS www.hahaholmes.com REMEMBER WHEN I LAUGHED SO MUCH’ CROYDON ADVERTISER · 2012

Join us at the Colosseum for a banana-riffic new adventure.

It’s party time in Cuddlestown. But wait… the guest of honour has gone missing. It’s a Banana Emergency! Come and help the Banana Detectives solve the case. TICKETS Adult £14.00* Child £12.00* FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS £48.00* (2 adults, 2 children) Booster seats available for hire. To pre-order your interval ice-cream call us on 0845 075 3993

solved, and with the Ha Ha team on the case what can go right? Don’t miss this pipe-smoking new show from theatre’s funniest parodists as Holmes and Watson embark on their most dangerous adventure yet…hunting down The Hound of the Baskervilles! It’s downright hilarious as comedy national treasure Joe Pasquale, direct from his West End run in Spamalot, takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes. As one of the UK’s top stand-ups, Joe brings mirthful merriness to proceedings. With Ben Langley as Doctor Watson and Andrew Fettes as everyone else, this sure-fire wonderfully ridiculous show is well worth an investigation. TICKETS £21.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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FRI 4 OCTOBER 8PM Chefs and guest hosts appear subject to availability.

Join the unforgettable journey through pop music’s greatest decade!

THU 3 OCTOBER 8PM

Dynamic and innovative, the sixties heralded a shift in society that changed our world forever and Britain was at the forefront.

Britain’s most successful TV cookery show is coming fresh and live, to Watford Colosseum! Television chef Lesley Waters will bring alive on stage all the favourite ingredients of TV’s best-loved cooking show. Star host Russell Grant will introduce Lesley and guest television chef Anthony Worrall Thompson to battle out the ‘Green Pepper’ and ‘Red Tomato’ kitchen challenge and you’ll be able to vote for your favourite. You’ll have the chance to be our very special guest and join in the fun on stage by supplying one of the two ingredient bags for the cook-off challenge or the famous Quickie Bag. Check readysteadycooklive.com for competition entry details. This show is perfect for fans of the programme, foodies, those in need of culinary support or anyone with an appetite for cooking! TICKETS £26.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off SCHOOL GROUPS 10+ £15.00 per ticket

Performed by The Overtures who Sir Elton John called ‘the best band of their kind in the world’ and who are recognised as one of the finest exponents of Sixties music. 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 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 Kinks, The Doors, Simon & Garfunkel, The Hollies, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Byrds, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Animals and many more. A show for everyone! TICKETS £23.50*, £21.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off EARLY BIRD OFFER £5.00 off if you book before Sun 1 September! UNDER 12s One free child ticket when two full-price tickets are purchased

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

SUN 6 OCTOBER 7.30PM Join us for an unmissable evening of entertainment with comedian, singer, actor and chat show host Brian Conley. A versatile performer whose unique sense of comedy and comic timing has audiences demanding more, Brian will also perform songs from some of the award-winning West End musicals in which he’s starred including Hairspray, Jolson and Me and My Girl to name but a few! TICKETS £25.00*, £22.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

‘a great all-round showman’ Eastbourne Herald

MEAL DEAL

THREE COURSE SEASONAL MENU including a glass of beer or wine or soft drink

£24.50

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WED 9 & THU 10 OCTOBER 8PM

BILL BAILEY Qualmpeddler

Bill Bailey had doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channelling these feelings of unease and apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a time of Spectacular Ignorance, and rare planetary alignment that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey – Qualmpeddler. TICKETS £26.00 A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies.

FRI 11 OCTOBER 8PM

SUN 13 OCTOBER 7.30pm

PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD

GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE

Star of Sky Living’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain’s favourite TV psychic Sally Morgan returns to the Colosseum with her outstanding 2013 tour.

Gotta Sing Gotta Dance is coming to the Colosseum with a stunning new show for 2013.

Often referred to as ‘Psychic to the stars’, Sally has built up an extensive client list, having read for well-known faces like Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana and each year Sally packs out theatres as people come to witness her incredible gift. Her down-to-earth nature and infectious personality have attracted a whole new audience to the spiritual world and her astounding accuracy keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. This unique theatrical experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened…as they say, seeing is believing! Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment

TICKETS £24.00*

Featuring two hours of spectacular song and dance numbers from stage and screen, Gotta Sing Gotta Dance invites you on an exhilarating journey through the wonderful world of musical theatre. Join the full supporting company of West End singers and dancers plus a superb live band, as they sing and dance their way from the MGM movie musicals of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly to stage classics Phantom Of The Opera, Les Misérables and Oliver! to the latest West End smash-hits Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hairspray and many more. TICKETS £24.00*, £22.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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WED 16 OCTOBER 8PM

THU 17 OCTOBER 8PM

SUN 20 OCTOBER 3PM

ESSENCE OF IRELAND

LES McKEOWN’S

PURCELL SCHOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Essence of Ireland tells a story of love, joy, happiness and heartache endured by Cora McGowan and Sean Dempsey as they are separated by emigration from each other and from their beloved Ireland. This moving story, told through music, song and dance, features original choreography and music, together with Irish classics such as Galway Girl, Irish Rover and Carrickfergus. ‘Entirely unique and highly recommended, this is a must-see show’ Irish World ‘Everyday is St Patrick’s Day when these guys are in town’ BBC TICKETS £23.50*, £21.50*, £19.50* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

Bay City Rollers Show

The Bay City Rollers were the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid 70s. The face and voice of that soundtrack belonged to Les McKeown. With Les leading the way, the band’s singles and albums shot to the number one spot all over the globe. Massive hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love propelled the band to world-wide superstardom and their trademark Scottish tartan was to be seen everywhere across the planet. The Bay City Rollers Story is a celebration of those hectic days. Les McKeown has come through the extreme highs and lows of life’s great road and he is here to tell us all about it. A fantastic night of fun and nostalgia. TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off off

Edward Longstaff conductor Charles Sewart conductor (Chausson) Cheuk Ching Tse violin Purcell School Symphony Orchestra Mussorgsky Night on a Bare Mountain Chausson Poème John Adams The Chairman Dances Beethoven Symphony No. 5 An exciting programme of orchestral works including Mussorgsky’s atmospheric Night on a Bare Mountain orchestrated by Rimsky Korsakov, and Chausson’s beautiful, quintessentially romantic Poème. Thrill to John Adams’ The Chairman Dances and round it all off with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, one of the most popular and best-known works for orchestra. TICKETS £12.00*, £8.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off SCHOOL CHILDREN £5.00*

BEAT THE QUEUES...

Why not beat the interval rush by pre-ordering your interval drinks? Staff at any of our bars will be happy to take your order allowing you to enjoy a relaxing drink and chat during the interval.

BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk Based on the novels by Douglas Adams

‘IT’S A BIG THUMBS UP…A FUN RIDE.’

TUE 22 OCTOBER 8PM Following a smash-hit UK Tour in 2012, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this ground-breaking new stage production – a radio show like you never saw before – packed with laughter, really wild sound effects, a live band, HD projections, and drinks with extremely silly names. Joining Simon Jones as Arthur Dent will be Clive Anderson as The Voice Of The Book, Mitch Benn as Zaphod Beeblebrox and Susan Sheridan as Trillian.

‘9/10 – DON’T PANIC!’ Liverpool Echo

TICKETS £26.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

Daily Mail

SUN 27 OCTOBER 7.30PM Fifty One Shades of Maggie is the number one best-selling comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey. Lovable Maggie is a working class girl who knows what she wants in a man. Attending an interview at the Social Security, Maggie meets the handsome and hunky Mr Big! Will he turn out to be the man of her dreams, or will his ‘Private Room of Pain’ put her off? This hilarious new play is full of naughty bits so why not join Maggie and her friends on this (slightly filthy) journey of love, booze and whips!

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WED 30 OCTOBER 8PM AN EVENING WITH

SIR ROGER MOORE The legendary film star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his astonishing life and career. The evening will feature inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, plus Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the James Bond films. There will also be a unique opportunity to put your questions to the Hollywood legend at the end of the show. TICKETS £26.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

‘A MARVELLOUS RACONTEUR’ Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail

FRI 1 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

LET’S HANG ON

Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. You will hear the story of these blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and took the world by storm before the age of 30. Let’s Hang On has captured the mood, feel, sound and magic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to produce a wonderful evening of entertainment. This is a night not to be missed!

‘You guys are dynamite’

‘These guys are absolutely brilliant’

‘An authentic masterpiece’

FRANKIE VALLI

PAUL O’GRADY SHOW

THE BBC

TICKETS £22.50 GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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SPANISH FIESTA! FRI 8 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Eduardo Portal conductor Stewart French guitar Rossini Barber of Seville Overture Fauré Pavane Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Bizet Carmen excerpts Piazzola arr. Israel and Goss Libertango Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol

THU 14 NOVEMBER 8PM

LEO SAYER

Hit-makers come and go in the fickle world of popular music, but Leo Sayer is a stayer, a powerhouse performer who is still captivating audiences globally after 40 years.

An evening of impassioned orchestral favourites, deeply infused with the sounds and rhythms of Spain. Bizet’s fiery Carmen and Fauré’s stately Pavane frame Rodrigo’s ever-popular Guitar Concerto (Concierto de Aranjuez), full of sunshine and performed by rising star Stewart French, under the baton of Spanish conductor Eduardo Portal. Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture opens the evening with its memorable melodies, Piazzolla’s feisty Libertango adds a dab of dance and the spirited Capriccio Espagnol rounds off this concert. TICKETS £29.50*, £27.00*, £24.50*, £15.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

Leo Sayer has sold millions of albums around the world and has had 20 worldwide top ten hits during his career and he continues to entertain audiences with an amazing live show featuring his uniquely powerful and recognisable voice. The show features all the hits that have encompassed Leo’s forty year journey including You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, Thunder In My Heart, When I Need You, Long Tall Glasses, Orchard Road, More Than I Can Say and many more. Leo Sayer – a remarkable artist, an amazing catalogue of songs and a sensational live show. Join Leo for one night and celebrate his amazing career – we know that you will feel like dancing! TICKETS £28.50*, £26.00*

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LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

FRI 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SAT 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SUN 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

JOOLS HOLLAND

WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY

Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra bring their audience-pleasing, foot-stomping ‘big band’ sound back to the Watford Colosseum.

Terry Edwards conductor Prudence Sanders soprano

BILL WYMAN’S RHYTHM KINGS

With special guest Melanie C

Joining the party will be former Spice Girl, Melanie C, whose solo musical career has seen two number 1 singles, six top 10 singles as well as performances on stage in Blood Brothers and Jesus Christ Superstar. Jools Holland will perform tracks spanning his entire solo career, as well as songs taken from his latest album The Golden Age Of Song which features Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive with Rumer and includes collaborations with Florence Welch, Tom Jones, Amy Winehouse and Cee-Lo Green. TICKETS £35.50

A £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies

Come and experience three contrasting works by English composers: two choral, and one orchestral. Dona Nobis Pacem is a deeply moving plea for peace, written in 1936 as war once again threatened the world. John Rutter’s Magnificat is a lively dance-like setting of The Song of Mary – My Soul doth magnify the Lord. Arnold Bax wrote his orchestral Tone Poem, Tintagel, to reflect the battering of the waves on the rocks below the famous Cornish castle, legendary home of King Arthur. TICKETS £17.00*, £16.00*, £14.00* UNDER 18s up to two tickets at £1.00* each when purchased with a full priced ticket. Additional child tickets half-price. SEASON TICKET £51.00*, £48.00*, £42.00* (all four concerts in season) GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

Featuring Special Guest Maria Muldaur Rock ‘n’ roll icon, author, restaurateur, legendary former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has seen it all and continues to live life to the full. His latest musical rebirth as the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm Kings sees him return to his musical roots. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager. Rhythm Kings will be joined by very special guest Maria Muldaur, best known for the hit single Midnight at the Oasis. TICKETS £43.50*, £33.50*, £27.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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FRI 22 NOVEMBER 8PM

NIGEL KENNEDY

SEAN LOCK

Nigel Kennedy violin Rolf Bussalb guitar Yaron Stavi bass Krzysztof Dziedzic drum

Purple Van Man is an hilarious stand-up show from Sean Lock, the most fertile comic mind in Britain. We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in but it’s time to hear a different voice – purple van man’s voice. Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices this is Sean Lock doing what he does best: spouting inspired jibber jabber as he crosses the country in his purple van.

Presents Bach plus Fats Waller & more

Purple Van Man

World-famous violinist, Nigel Kennedy presents a typically maverick musical programme celebrating the music of Bach plus Fats Waller and more. The concert begins with Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin, after which he is joined by an acoustic guitarist, a snare drum and a double bass to perform Kennedy’s own arrangements of the music of the legendary Fats Waller, as well as classical cross over pieces. A hugely entertaining and enjoyable evening where skill and passion come together for an electrifying evening of music.

TICKETS £23.00*

‘The unlikely combination of music by JS Bach, Fats Waller (and a few others thrown in for good measure) showcases his ability to play music of all styles, and he’s mesmerisingly good – only someone as skilled as him could hold a stage by himself and keep the audience on the edge of their seats’ Nottingham Review TICKETS £39.00*, £35.00*, £31.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

*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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AIDA Directed by Ellen Kent, this magnificent production stars the celebrated Chisinau National Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra with international guest soloists. Aida, the grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas returns to the UK with a stunning brand-new production of this magnificent story of war, jealousy and revenge, at whose heart is the doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida and the Egyptian hero, Radames. Traditionally staged, this lavish production includes spectacular ballet sequences, stunning sets inspired by the Valley of the Kings, costumes taken from designs found in tomb paintings and an incredible pyrotechnic display including a magnificent wall of fire. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. TICKETS £35.00*, £31.00*, £24.00* CONCESSIONS £3.50 off UNDER 16s £17.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

THU 28 NOVEMBER 8PM

PAUL CARRACK Paul Carrack, legendary Sheffieldborn singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns to the road. With a back catalogue of hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s marvellously soulful voice is known to millions around the world; he is undoubtedly a key figure in British pop history. And as his devoted fans know all too well, a Paul Carrack show is always something very special. TICKETS £39.50* £29.50*, £23.50*

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THU 31 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Join us in the main auditorium for what promises to be a spookily fantastic night of laughs and fun! For only £5.00 per person you’ll be entertained by a compére and two up-and-coming comedians on the comedy circuit. You can order from a selection of tasty basket meals including Grilled Jumbo Cumberland Sausages, Crispy Breaded Scampi, Chunky Chips and Garlic Bread. Why not call everyone you know including friends, family and casual acquaintances and book a table for 8? You won’t only have a fabulous night, you’ll get our group rate of 10% off your tickets.

Our bars will be open through the performance to take your drink and food orders

BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!

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TUE 3 DECEMBER 7.30PM

DANCING QUEEN The Concert

Christmas Party Special

Dancing Queen The Concert returns to The Colosseum with a Christmas party to get you all in the festive mood. With a fantastic cast of singers and musicians, Dancing Queen will have the whole family dancing in the aisles. Featuring songs such as Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me Knowing You, Thank you for the Music along with Christmas favourites such as All I Want For Christmas Is You, Last Christmas, Do They Know It’s Christmas and Winter Wonderland. ‘…Lovely vocals, strong harmonies together with warm friendly smiles all helped to bring a solid performance and a natural crowd pleaser of a show.’ The Stage TICKETS £19.50*, £18.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20% 20% off

SUN 8 DECEMBER 7.30PM

TUE 10 DECEMBER 7.30PM

CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK

BBC ORCHESTRA

‘Tis the season to be merry! Beat the winter blues with the special Christmas version of the hit show.

Join BBC Concert Orchestra this Christmas-time in their classical winter wonderland.

Christmas Concert

Barry Wordsworth conductor

Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s where, Frank, Sammy and Dean, three of the world’s most popular entertainers and the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, performed at the famous Sands hotel. Hit follows hit including: The Lady is a Tramp, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and seasonal classics including: Baby it’s Cold Outside, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland and Auld Lang Syne.off TICKETS £27.50*, £25.50*, £23.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20% 20% off

A gift-wrapped selection of musical delights, the BBC Concert Orchestra’s snow-filled landscape includes the unforgettable, magical Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Glazunov’s Winter from The Seasons and the frosty tale of Rimsky Korsakov’s The Snow Maiden. Plus, there’s a look to the New Year with Viennese favourites Gold and Silver Waltz by Lehár and Johann Strauss II’s Champagne Polka. Your guide for this yuletide adventure is the orchestra’s fabulous Conductor Laureate Barry Wordsworth. TICKETS £25.00*, £21.00*, £17.00* GROUPS 8+ 20% off

*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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With all the glitz, glamour and fun to make a spectacular party you just need to gather a group of family, friends or work colleagues and get ready to dance the night away!

THU 12, FRI 13 & SAT 14 DECEMBER

TUE 31 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS PARTY

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

V Cocktail reception

V Three-course festive menu V Live entertainment

VF our-course special menu with coffee and petit-fours

V DJ until 1am

V Live entertainment

V Bar until 1am

V DJ until 2am V Bar until 2am

7.30PM FOR DINNER AT 8PM TICKETS £45.00 PER PERSON GROUPS 50+ 5% DISCOUNT GROUPS 100+ 10% DISCOUNT CARRIAGES 1AM

7PM FOR DINNER AT 8PM TICKETS £58.00 PER PERSON CARRIAGES 2.15AM

In the event of force majeure alternative dates will be offered, subject to availability.

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UNION J

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

TICKETS £29.50, £27.50 A £3.00 per ticket booking fee applies

Having wowed audiences with their vocal ability, pop harmonies and cheeky personalities, X Factor boyband sensation Union J are about to make their mark as they tour the UK. The boys have told us that ‘the thing we love most about music is performing and we are so excited to get out on the road for our first ever tour. Playing our album to fans will be brilliant! We are so excited and promise to put on a really special show’.

WED 18 DECEMBER 7.30PM

WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Terry Edwards conductor The choir and orchestra of Watford Philharmonic Society return to the Colosseum with their traditional Christmas concert. This popular family event brings together wellknown carols and festive songs for choir and audience with beautiful music from around the world. A great start to your Christmas celebrations – book early and look forward to a festive night out! TICKETS £17.00*, £16.00*, £14.00* UNDER 18s up to two tickets at £1.00* each when purchased with a full priced ticket. Additional child tickets half-price SEASON TICKET £51.00*, £48.00*, £42.00* (all four concerts in season)

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

THE FULL COMPANY AND ORCHESTRA ‘Dazzling costumes were complemented by a OF THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET spectacle of wonderfully

THE NUTCRACKER SUN 15 DECEMBER 2.30PM & 5.30PM SLEEPING BEAUTY MON 16 DECEMBER 7.30PM SWAN LAKE TUE 17 DECEMBER 7.30PM

choreographed group routines and awe inspiring solo performances.’ Daily Echo

THE NUTCRACKER This most famous of fantasy ballets opens as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight, we are transported to an enchanting world where toy dolls come to life as an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. ‘…the staging beautifully complements Tchaikovsky’s matchless score’ Oxford Times

SLEEPING BEAUTY A classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse. ‘…the fairy tale characters were truly sublime’ Woking News And Mail

SWAN LAKE The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. ‘This production is a triumph’ Plymouth Evening Herald

TICKETS Sun £33.00*, £31.00*, £28.00*, Mon-Tue £37.50*, £35.00*, £30.00* SENIORS £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ 20% off *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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SAT 21 DECEMBER 8PM

SAT 28 DECEMBER 7.30PM

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

In the 50 years since the Beatles had their first No.1, their music has never been eclipsed, their image has never faded, and they continue to attract new fans with each coming generation. For over thirty of those years, The Bootleg Beatles have been performing these classic pop songs to audiences across the globe, winning over even the most hardened sceptics with their stunning recreation of The Beatles’ sound and look. With a little help from their orchestral ensemble, they even manage to reproduce on stage songs The Fab Four never actually performed live themselves. Every tiny detail is meticulously covered, from costumes to authentic period instruments, from their witty Scouse banter to their inflection-perfect vocal mimicry. TICKETS £27.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

Brand New 2013 Christmas Show

JOHANN STRAUSS GALA A Viennese Party

Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production, the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns to the Colosseum with a Brand New 2013 Christmas Show. Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics and hilarious comedy routines. Join the festive fun this Christmas! ‘What a great value for money Christmas show That’ll Be The Day is. Not to be missed’ The Daily Mail TICKETS £24.00*, £22.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SUN 29 DECEMBER 3PM

The Johann Strauss Gala is back with a new show. Starring irrepressible showman and conductor Rainer Hersch who will take you on a lighthearted journey through a fizzing assortment of music and dance. Dancers twirl and whirl in graceful unison with billowing gowns and distinctive elegance. The show features The Blue Danube Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Lucifer Polka and Il Bacio (The Kiss) plus many more of your favourite waltzes and polkas from the Strauss family and friends. The concert also features sparkling soprano Kristy Swift and the Johann Strauss Dancers in glorious costumes of the period and the Johann Strauss Orchestra. TICKETS £31.50*, £27.00*, £23.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off

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FRI 20 DECEMBER 8PM – 2AM

SKOOL’S OUT FOR CHRISTMAS! We’ll be playing lots of fantastic songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s to help you recreate ‘the best days of your life’ As well dancing along to the music played by our wonderful DJ you’ll also enjoy a fantastic live band and, if you’re brave enough, why not try the Karaoke where you can sing along with your old school friends to the hits of your youth!

To really make it a night to remember why not order from our Bistro Menu which is available in the Café Bar and don’t forget to check out our amazing drink offers. Dress up in your school uniform and you could win a prize for the best turned-out pupil on the night! If you’re bringing a group of 10+ then please contact our Group Sales Co-ordinator on groups@watfordcolosseum.co.uk or 0845 075 3993 to discuss our drink and food packages.

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COMING SOON…

SNOOKER LEGENDS FRI 10 JANUARY

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE FRI 17 JANUARY

THE STORY OF GLENN MILLER SUN 19 JANUARY

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE SAT 25 JANUARY

THE DRIFTERS FRI 31 JANUARY

POSTMAN PAT SUN 2 FEBRUARY

JASON MANFORD SAT 15 FEBRUARY

THE MOUSETRAP MON 17 – SAT 22 FEBRUARY

BRENDAN COLE THU 13 FEBRUARY

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GROUPS GET MORE AT WATFORD COLOSSEUM If you are part of a party of ten or more ask us about special ticket deals

BOOKING INFORMATION BOOK ONLINE Book your tickets at a time that suits you using our 24-hour online

booking service. It’s safe, secure and easy to use; choose your own seats using our interactive seating plan. Simply visit watfordcolosseum.co.uk, select the show you want to see and follow the easy on-screen steps. Don’t have online access? Don’t worry! Our friendly and helpful ticket office staff are here to take your booking. IN PERSON Monday – Saturday, 12noon – 4pm. On show days 12noon – to curtain-up. Sunday open on show days only, two hours before curtain-up. BY TELEPHONE Call 0845 075 3993 Our lines are open Monday–Saturday between 10am–6pm. GROUP BOOKINGS If you are booking 10+ tickets,

please call our Group Sales Co-ordinator on 01923 474124. We are able to reserve tickets and hold payment for an agreed period. PAYMENT METHODS We accept major credit and

debit cards and cash. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Colosseum Theatre Watford Ltd’. CONCESSIONS Where offered, concession

ticket prices apply to those over 60 or under 16, unwaged or full-time students. Patrons with a disability pay the lowest ticket price available and if accompanied by a carer in receipt of a carer’s allowance, one free carer ticket is available. Proof of eligibility may be requested at the time of booking or at the performance. For full information contact the Ticket Office on 0845 075 3993.

Terms and conditions apply to all our services. Please see website for details. All information in this brochure correct at the time of going to print. Every attempt is made to ensure that show information and prices are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to alteration. We reserve the right to offer discounts at a later date.

BOOKING FEES All bookings made via our website, by phone or in person are subject to a £1.50 per ticket booking fee (capped at six tickets per transaction). Some shows have a higher booking fee – please check individual show listings. Bookings of 10+ tickets are exempt from booking fees. This does not apply to those shows with a higher booking fee. Priority members do not pay a booking fee on tickets purchased. An additional postal charge of £2.00 per transaction is applicable, or you can print your tickets at home. BABES IN ARMS Children under 18 months of age pay £1.00 on selected performances. For applicable performances please ask the Ticket Office at time of booking. Watford Colosseum retains the right to exclude babes in arms from certain performances. DATA PROTECTION Your contact details will be held so we can contact you in the event of a performance being cancelled and with your permission we will also contact you about our exciting forthcoming programme. If you would prefer not to receive such information please contact the Ticket Office or boxoffice@watfordcolosseum.co.uk.

HOW TO FIND US / SEATING PLAN

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BY TRAIN Watford Junction rail station is

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Watford Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford WD17 3JN WATFORD

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a 15 minute walk away. There are direct trains from London Euston. The nearest underground station, on the Watford Metropolitan line, is a 10 minute walk away at Cassiobury Park Avenue. BY CAR Watford Colosseum is easily reached by car and is sign-posted on all local routes into Watford. PARKING Parking is available at several locations within a short walk of the venue. The Gade multi-storey car park, located on Rosslyn Road, WD18 0JX and The Avenue car park, located on Hempstead Road, WD17 4NR are both open 24 hours. The Town Hall car park, WD17 3EX, is open to the public from 4pm to midnight, Monday to Friday and from 7am to midnight, Saturday and Sunday. For full details check watfordcolosseum.co.uk BUS Bus routes; W30, 500, 550 and 724. Please check travel times with Arriva on 0871 200 2233.

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PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS Celebrate at the Watford Colosseum Whatever the occasion you’re planning, the dedicated Watford Colosseum Hospitality team can help create the event of your dreams. We’ll work with you to plan your menu, with your party food expertly created using only the freshest ingredients.

Watford Colosseum provides the perfect setting for all your corporate and private entertaining needs including:

Conferencing • Exhibitions and events • Meetings Trade shows • Product launches • Banquets • Weddings Family parties and anniversaries • Special celebrations

For more information about Parties and Corporate Events please contact our Sales and Events Manager who will ensure you experience an event to remember – hospitality@watfordcolosseum.co.uk