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highlights this season… FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT RHOD GILBERT HORRIBLE HISTORIES CALENDAR GIRLS
and much, much more…
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS… FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates 50 years of the Ivor Novello Awards RHOD GILBERT The Mr Angry of comedy as you’ve never seen him before
HORRIBLE HISTORIES Prepare yourself for the Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians live on stage
CALENDAR GIRLS A group of woman do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon.
LOOK OUT FOR…
GET MORE FROM YOUR WATFORD COLOSSEUM VISIT Many of our shows are offered with a specially discounted rate for groups of 10 or more. You could take advantage of the discounted rates on offer if you visit us with a group of friends or family; a group of work colleagues or with friends from a member organisation – the choice is yours. The Colosseum is ideally suited for groups of any size and any age with its warm and welcoming spaces and exceptional and varied food and drink offering. We can arrange for your group to enjoy pre-show dining in our elegant Forum Restaurant or the more informal but stylish Café-Bar, or we can organise interval drinks and ice-creams. Our dedicated group organisers are here to help make your visit as special and exciting as it should be by offering exceptional personal service. Contact us on 0845 075 3993 and let us help you. If you are a regular visitor and don’t want to miss out on any of the fantastic new shows, why not join the Colosseum Priority Members Club? For £30.00 per annum you will receive a host of benefits all designed to keep you informed and up-to-date with new on-sales and to save you money! Join the Priority Members Club and never miss out on tickets for your favourite show. You can join the Priority Members Club via watfordcolosseum.co.uk. Don’t forget our Café-Bar is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. You can enjoy a freshly-prepared sandwich, or a delicious hot panini along with a coffee or speciality tea. While you are in the venue please visit our Deco Bar which is available for use during the day for small business meetings, community groups or social groups. There is no charge for the space but access is subject to availability. Contact us on hospitality@ watfordcolosseum.co.uk for more information on how to book or for more information.
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For venue enquiries contact GILES BALLISAT Director, Watford Colosseum Tel: 01923 474100 giles@watfordcolosseum.co.uk
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EATING & DRINKING FORUM RESTAURANT
Enjoy high-quality modern cuisine, with full table service, in the Colosseum’s elegant and stylish Forum Restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of menus, including our delicious seasonal menu with locally-sourced ingredients. Please check the menu symbols opposite and throughout the brochure.
CAFÉ-BAR There is no better place to enjoy an informal bite to eat before a show than in our Café-Bar, where the Bistro style menu offers delicious hot meals and freshly prepared sandwiches alongside a wide selection of fine wines and beers as well as soft drinks. The Café-Bar is open from 10am to curtain up on show days.
INTERVAL DRINKS Avoid queues at the bar by pre-ordering your interval drinks. Staff at any of our bars will be happy to take your drink order before the performance leaving you free to enjoy the interval. Guests dining in the Forum Restaurant can return to their table to enjoy their pre-ordered drinks. For those of you who prefer to stay in your seat during the interval, we provide a comprehensive choice of refreshments in the main auditorium.
You can reserve a table in the Forum Restaurant at
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THE GLOBAL PHENOMEN
Calendar
ON COMES TO WATFORD!
OPENS FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER THROUGH UNTIL SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Calendar Girls has been the fastest-selling touring show ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, it’s coming to Watford for just 11 performances.
Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it’s visited before opening. Don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday said is ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!’
Kacey AINSWORTH Camilla DALLERUP is Miss May
Helen FRASER is Miss January
Sue HOLDERNESS is Miss February
‘A SHOW I COULD SEE OVER AND OVER AGAIN – AND I HOPE I WILL!’
Deena PAYNE
Sir Cliff Richard
is Miss July
Kathryn ROONEY
In association with
is Miss September
EVENINGS 7.30PM, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM (NO PERFORMANCES SUN 16 SEPT)
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is Miss October
is Miss November
A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story and the smash-hit film Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.
TICKETS Fri 14 7.30pm & Sat 15 2.30pm £24.50, £22.50, £16.50 Sat 15 – Sat 22 7.30pm & Sat 22 2.30pm £29.50, £26.50, £19.50 Thu 20 2.30pm £24.50, £22.50, £16.50 GROUPS 10+ 10% off (excluding Fri 21 & Sat 22 September)
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GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL Thank you for helping Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Children’s Charity! 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 £251,000 for the appeal which aims to build new state-of-theart 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 fundraising 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.
SAT 28 APRIL
SUN 29 APRIL
After 120 sold-out performances on her debut tour, Sarah Millican is back on the road with a new show.
Expect an action-packed night of full contact kickboxing, amateur, semi-pro and full professional MMA bouts involving both male and female fighters.
SARAH MILLICAN
Ever wondered how to make a home-made treadmill? The practicalities of an orgy? Or what to do when you don’t like parties but do like party food? Wonder no more. If your glass is half full, she’ll top it up. ‘Watch her transition to national treasure begin here’ Sunday Times Ages 16+
Come and watch these thrilling fights where competitors will be taken out by submission and knockout. The night promises to provide high-quality entertainment showcasing new and existing talent, so don’t miss the chance to witness a great event and be part of this ever growing sport! Check out Kayo-MMA on Facebook!
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TICKETS £21.00
TICKETS VIP Table £60.00 Cageside Seating £45.00 Tiered Seating £30.00 Circle £25.00 GROUPS 10+ 5% off GROUPS 20+ 10% off All seats unreserved
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SAT 5 MAY
JOHNY LEVER LIVE! Johny Lever returns to the UK after seven years for a superduper evening of pure comedy! Johny has appeared in over 300 Bollywood films, as well as being a star comedian and mimic – he started his career by imitating Elvis Presley at the factory he was working in at the time. Johny will be joined by Gaurav Sharma and D. Mahesh. Join us for this spectacular evening and let your stresses melt away and your worries ease. Johny Lever is presented by Jay’s Entertainment.
SUN 6 MAY
THE CEROC CHAMPS 2012
The Champs is the ultimate event in the Ceroc calendar. Now in its 14th year, this world-renowned event brings together some of the best modern jive dancers from across the world. There’ll be 15 hours of competition, laughs and entertainment, with more than eight hours of freestyle through to 2am. Competition categories will include ‘Top Cats’ which is a prestigious amateurs-only Lucky Dip category where partners are swapped each round and the individuals are judged. Whether you compete, freestyle, spectate or just socialise, you are guaranteed a fabulous Bank Holiday Sunday packed full of action.
MON 7 MAY
WATFORD CELEBRATION Celebrating the rich diversity of cultures, faiths and talents within Watford
Watford Celebration is a celebration of diversity that draws together the whole community from in and around the Watford area. It’s a day for people to showcase their own identities and sample the rich variety that exists in the community as a whole: people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and walks of life will be there. Different cultures come together with their traditional food, in their traditional costumes, with their traditional music. There will be a variety of stalls, a quiet area, a space set aside for people to share their beliefs and customs, and a children’s section.
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TICKETS £40.00, £30.00, £20.00
TICKETS £25.00 (10.30am-2am) £15.00 (evening party 7.30pm-2am)
TICKETS Free entry – no booking required
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TEA DANCE TUE 1 MAY | TUE 10 JULY TUE 7 AUGUST TUE 25 SEPTEMBER 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 new one. 1PM TICKETS £5.00 Tea, coffee and a selection of homemade cakes available
Richard Hills is one of the very few musicians truly to have bridged and mastered the divide between the world of the classical organ and that of the theatre organ. We welcome him to the Colosseum for a captivating season of the very best light organ music.
RICHARD HILLS ORGAN RECITALS TICKETS £7.00 MEAL DEAL OFFER £10.00 (concert ticket plus hot buffet meal including Fish & Chips/ Pie & Chips/Shepherd’s Pie/ Vegetarian option) SEASON TICKET £21.00 (for all four concerts) SEASON TICKET MEAL DEAL OFFER £41.00 (all four concerts plus meal) Meals served 11.30am – 1pm
WED 16 MAY 1PM LEGENDS OF LIGHT MUSIC Programme to include: Haydn Wood Montmartre from the ‘Paris’ Suite Ernest Tomlinson Little Serenade Frederic Curzon ‘Robin Hood’ Suite
MON 9 JULY 1PM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK Programme to include favourites from the stage and screen output of Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin.
MON 11 JUNE 1PM GREAT MUSIC FROM GREAT BRITAIN Programme to include: Eric Coates ‘Youth of Britain’ from the Three Elizabeths’ Suite Carroll Gibbons A Garden in the Rain Ray Noble A Ray Noble miscellany
MON 24 SEPTEMBER 1PM AT YOUR REQUEST Richard Hills plays a selection of your requests spanning the whole range of the light organ repertoire.
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FRI 11 MAY
SALUTES THE IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS BBC Concert Orchestra Richard Balcombe conductor Paul Gambaccini presenter Alison Jiear, Matt Rawle guest singers
Join Paul Gambaccini and the BBC Concert Orchestra as they celebrate more than 50 years of the Ivor Novello Awards. For the last 57 years ‘The Ivors’ have rewarded excellence in popular music. The programme will include music from musicals, films and pop including The Dambusters, Murder on the Orient Express and the James Bond movies.
SAT 12 MAY
SUN 13 MAY
HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
Following its sell-out tour of Scotland Hormonal Housewives is heading down south! Join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate... and all the other joys of being a 21st Century girl!
Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography and sheer athleticism.
Starring Margi Clarke
Did we mention men and chocolate? Grab your friends and head down to the Colosseum for a night of fun and frolics with the girls!
Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere. ‘Drumming as an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold.’ The Glasgow Herald
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TICKETS £30.00, £25.00
TICKETS £23.50, £22.50, £17.50 GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
TICKETS £20.50, £16.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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MON 21 MAY
STEWART FRANCIS
THE ARMED MAN
ALFIE BOE
To say Canadian comedian Stewart Francis has been embraced in Britain is something of an understatement. Outstanding in his field of killer one-liners, the star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo embarks on a brand-new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show packed full of as many jokes as Stewart can manage!
The English Philharmonia and Chorus, under the baton of conductor Graham Wili, present three dramatic and contrasting works. The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace, by Karl Jenkins, is a profoundly moving choral work, currently the most performed piece of classical music. It captured the public’s imagination on its release (the day before 9/11) and its popularity continues to increase. The Lark Ascending (Vaughan Williams), with its soaring violin solo, has proved itself to be one of the nation’s classical favourites. Chris Williams’ lively Gloria completes a programme that is both contrasting and complementary.
Accompanied by his superb band, Alfie performs at the Colosseum following the phenomenal success of his two latest albums Bring Him Home and Alfie. This is a very special opportunity to hear one of the finest, most powerful and versatile voices of our time.
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TICKETS £18.50 A £2.50 booking fee applies
TICKETS £27.50, £20.00, £12.50
TICKETS £39.50, £35.50 A £3.00 booking fee applies
Outstanding in his Field
‘A brilliant comic brain…this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard’ The Guardian ‘Perfectly crafted gags’ Sunday Times
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LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING Join us in the Deco Bar pre-show and interval for
CHAMPAGNE AND CANAPÉS Cost £20.00 per person. Call 0845 075 3993
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HOOKED ON CLASSICS LIVE
Featuring Louis Clark conducting the English Pops Orchestra With over 13 million records sold worldwide, Louis Clark’s Hooked On Classics is one of the most successful album series of the last 30 years and now it’s back with a new live production. First introduced in 1981, Hooked on Classics was a series of albums on which the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra played a collection of very recognisable extracts from classical music pieces over a continuous beat. Now, the legendary Louis Clark will be conducting the 50-piece English Pops Orchestra, recreating the magical Hooked On Classics live in concert. Free album – visit HookedOnLive. com to claim your free album download.
VIP TICKET £55.00
includes a pre-show meet and greet with Louis Clark and members of the orchestra, front-row seats, a signed programme, and a copy of the original recording by Louis Clark
7.30PM TICKETS £55.00 VIP, £32.50, £27.50, £22.50
TUE 29 MAY
THE RAGDOLLS PRESENT A JERSEY BOYS TRIBUTE Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 8PM TICKETS £17.00
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The Ragdolls are four sensational harmony vocalists who recreate the magic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Having all watched the award-winning musical Jersey Boys, The Ragdolls recreate this in their fantastic tribute. Slick choreography, astounding costumes, big hair and the falsetto that really sets the scene. This sensational production features many of the band’s worldwide hits, including: Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What a Night, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more. Once seen, you will definitely be BEGGIN’ for more!
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DEATH TO THE COME DIE HIGHEST BIDDER WITH ME
HI-DE-DIE!
A death in the family can be heart-breaking. But heartstopping? That’s a different matter. When famous Egyptologist Giles FotheringSmythe dies suddenly the verdict on the cause is unanimous: The Pharaoh’s Curse finally came true! But who will inherit the curse now the old man is dead? Tonight you’ll find yourself bidding in an auction of promise to find out. Dare you bid again for the answer or will it see you going, going, gone!
For comedian Gordon St James, Mudlins Holiday Camp was the last place he thought he’d die on stage. But for one night only Gordon and his mismatched comedy stooge Cyril are going to go out with a bang! East End Gangsters, Swinging Sixties dolly-birds and the oldest living ‘Yellow Coat’ will keep this mystery rocking till the tide goes out. But who committed the crime of Murder? It’ll be up to you to investigate and find the answer.
If the price is right… you might just survive!
The rules were simple: You must be strangers. You will eat everything prepared. Justdesserts will be served cold. The year is 1946 and post-war Britain is learning to live again. In Kensington, London, a newspaper headline challenged us to “Know your neighbour”. A prize will be awarded by the newspaper editor to whoever reports the most entertaining meal. For our guests, the final meal was to be best served cold!
Mods and Rockers? Fish and Chips? Crime and Punishment? It’s up to you!
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GROUPS You can save £££’s on selected shows when you visit the Colosseum with a group of 10 or more family, friends or work colleagues.
SUN 3 JUNE
LDN WRESTLING Championship wrestling full of sparkly costumes and audience participation is coming to Watford for an afternoon of suplexes and bodyslams. Boo the bad guys and cheer on your favourites as you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the rip-roaring action. Post-show you will also get the chance to meet the stars! See the highest-quality, fastestpaced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen on these shores. Don’t miss out with top names including British Heavyweight Champion Alan Lee Travis, wrestling politician Richard Parliament, the masked man of mystery the Dark Lord and many more.
WED 6 JUNE
RHOD GILBERT
The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling standup DVDs, multi-award winning Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new live show. His stand-up rants on life’s minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he’s a more mellow fellow altogether. He’s now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him. Will the new, chilled-out Rhod get his girl and live happily ever after, or will it be microwaved baked potato for one again? Could it be the Mr Angry of comedy as you’ve never seen him before?
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TICKETS Ringside £15.00 General £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00 FAMILY TICKET £40.00 (family of 4)
TICKETS £26.00 A £2.50 booking fee applies
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THAT’LL BE THE DAY Brand New 2012 Show
Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns by popular demand with a Brand New 2012 Production. This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features an all-new line-up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feelgood party atmosphere. Now in its 26th year of touring continuously in the UK and Europe, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that rock ‘n’ roll will never die! 8PM TICKETS £23.00, £21.00
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HORRIBLE HISTORIES 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! TERRIBLE TUDORS FRI 15 7PM, SAT 16 2.30PM, SUN 17 3PM From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors, and survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience! VILE VICTORIANS SAT 16 7PM, SUN 17 11AM What exactly did a baby farmer do? Can you escape the misery of the mines or the filth of the factories? Dodge the rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade! Directed by Phil Clark TICKETS £13.00, £15.00, £17.00 SCHOOLS £8.00 per ticket, or £7.00 per ticket when booking both shows. A teacher goes free with every 10 tickets booked CONCESSIONS/UNDER 16s £2.00 off FAMILY TICKETS £44.00 (Max. 2 adults) GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration copyright © Martin Brown.
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WED 20 JUNE
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
SUN 24 JUNE
UK FORMATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
SAT 30 JUNE
COLOSSUS A Twisted Freestyle Event
A Celebration of Cole Porter
Mary Carewe soprano Michael Dore baritone Terry Edwards conductor Watford Philharmonic Society brings A Celebration of Cole Porter to the Colosseum in an arrangement of some of the American composer and songwriter’s best known and loved music and songs. Hits such as Night and Day, I Get a Kick Out of You, Let’s Do It, Well, Did You Evah? and I Love Paris made Cole Porter a household name and a major songwriter for Broadway and Hollywood in a career spanning 50 years. Join us for an evening of sophisticated music and clever lyrics to see why Cole Porter’s popularity endures to this day. 7.30PM TICKETS £15.00, £13.50 18s & UNDER Up to 2 at £1.00 each when purchased with full price ticket; additional tickets half price
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Join us at the Colosseum for the United Kingdom Juvenile, Junior and Adult Formation Championships. Karen Hardy one of the popular professionals from Strictly Come Dancing will be joining the judging panel along with Martin Cutler, Director of Ballroom Dancers Federation as compere for the event. The evening will be hosted by Philip Wylie and Christine of Holiday & Dance and will feature a Rising Dance Stars in Cabaret.
A Utopia Twisted event aimed at experienced Ceroc, Blues and West Coast Swing dancers. Colossus features an afternoon of workshops, two rooms of dancing and over five hours of freestyle with capacity for 520 dancers. The main ballroom features up-tempo music until midnight when the music will twist to the utopia format of slower more chilled out tunes until 2am. The second room will feature Utopia style music from 9.30pm until midnight.
In the evening join us for a ballroom social dance event where you and your partner can enjoy the much-loved and wonderfully spacious Colosseum ballroom floor.
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12.30PM – 2AM EVENING ONLY 7.30PM – 2AM
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TICKETS All day £50.00 Evening only: £15.00 Available from utopiadance.co.uk
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GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA 5PM TICKETS £19.00 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off UNDER 16s £9.50
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THE BILLY FURY YEARS 7.30PM TICKETS £17.00
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COLOSSEUM SUMMER BALL 7.30PM FOR DINNER AT 8PM CARRIAGES AT 1AM TICKETS £35.00 per person three-course meal with glass of wine Over 50’s
SUN 22 JULY
JOE LONGTHORNE 7.30PM TICKETS £20.50, £19.50 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off
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Ray McVay presents the world’s greatest Big Band Show live in concert. Come and hear the music that got us through the war with smiles on our faces including original arrangements of classic tunes including In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade and Little Brown Jug to name but a few.
In this sensational show, Michael King relives The Billy Fury Years with a performance that has been hailed by critics as ‘the best Fury since Fury’. This exciting two-hour show is packed with all Billy Fury’s hits, including I Will and Halfway to Paradise and features stunning video and audio effects which will have you dancing in the aisles.
A summer evening, a delicious meal with a superb glass of wine and a live band to dance the night away. What could be more fun? Join us at the Colosseum for our Summer Ball where dining and dancing combine to create a truly special night. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a budding Fred and Ginger, you’re sure to have a wonderful evening. Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds 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”. Now after three decades on stage, Joe is looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill.
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Join us for a great night out at the Hellfire comedy club. You’ll feast on a selection of authentic Indian dishes, plus a Cobra beer or soft drink, while your compere for the evening introduces two of the finest up-and-coming comedians. All for one inclusive price!
THU 21 JUNE – SUN 1 JULY 2012 The Watford Cultural Leaders Group present
WATFORD TOWN CENTRE Following the fantastic success of 2011’s Festival, seen by over 25,000 people, Imagine Watford is back. For two remarkable weeks, Watford Town centre will be transformed by incredible world-class performance on our streets. Experience the unexpected – FOR FREE! From newly commissioned outdoor work produced by some of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming theatre companies, to world-class international spectacle from around the world, Imagine Watford guarantees to be unlike anything you’ve seen before. imaginewatford.co.uk
Supported by: Arts Council England | Watford Borough Council | Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden | Watford Palace Theatre | John Lewis Watford For You | Serco Group PLC | Metro Printing | Park Inn Hotel | Jurys Inn Hotel | West Herts College | Watford Cultural Leaders
THE PERFECT GIFT ALL YEAR ROUND
SEPTEMBER
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HQ GIFT VOUCHERS Looking for the perfect birthday or anniversary gift? Maybe you just want to say a special thank you to a friend or a loved one, or reward your staff? HQ Theatres’ Gift Vouchers are the ideal gift, opening a door to the exciting world of live entertainment. You can also use Gift Vouchers to pay for pre-show dining in our elegant Forum Restaurant. Vouchers are available in any denomination from £5.00 and can be used at any of the nine HQ Theatres. They are valid for one year.
SAT 8 SEPTEMBER
KAYO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Feel the rush as you witness the non-stop action and excitement of Mixed Martial Arts. Expect an action-packed night full of fresh talent looking to electrify fans with full contact kickboxing, amateur, semi-pro and full professional MMA bouts, with both male and female fighters. The night promises to provide high quality entertainment showcasing new and existing talent where fighters will be taken out by submission and knockout. Sit back, hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Check out Kayo-MMA on Facebook!
4PM TICKETS VIP Table £60.00 Cageside Seating £45.00 Tiered Seating £30.00 Circle £25.00 GROUPS 10+ 5% off GROUPS 20+ 10% off All seats unreserved
SUN 9 SEPTEMBER
WALTON: BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST
Royal Grammar School, Wycombe
A gala presentation of Sir William Walton’s magnificent evocation of the dramatic Bible story that famously tells of the ‘writing on the wall’ that warned Belshazzar, King of Babylon, of his approaching doom. The programme also features Walton’s Coronation March: Orb and Sceptre, Handel’s Coronation Anthem: Zadok the Priest and Sibelius’ thrilling Violin Concerto, with soloist Tom Aldren, recent leader of the National Youth Orchestra. The 450 Choir and Orchestra brings together over 250 top quality musicians associated with the RGS musical community, including many from our sister school, Wycombe High, as part of the festival celebrating 450 years of the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe. 6.30PM
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SEPTEMBER
PARTIES, CELEBRATIONS, DINNERS AND MUCH MORE Whatever the occasion you’re planning, the dedicated Watford Colosseum Hospitality team can help create the event of your dreams.
o c s di fer no in ght ni FRI 13 JULY & FRI 28 SEPTEMBER We’re back with a red hot Disco Inferno Night! Our fantastic DJ, amazing compere, fabulous live vocalist and simply stunning stage dancers are all guaranteed to get you in the party mood. You’ll be dancing the night away with one classic floor-filler after another including Car Wash, I Will Survive, Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel and many more groovy tunes. If you feel like singing along then join us in the Grand Lobby where we’ll be hosting a Karaoke Party! Over 25s only. 8PM TICKETS £7.00 in advance, £10.00 on the door
We’ll work with you to plan your menu, with your party food expertly created on site incorporating only the freshest ingredients. To complement your menu we offer a wideranging, interesting and evolving wine list. Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements. Call 0845 075 3993 or email hospitality@ watfordcolosseum.co.uk
Call the Ticket Office on 0845 075 3993 for more information.
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The annual cost of joining the Colosseum Priority Members’ Club is
£30.00
– easily recovered in your benefits!
BOOK AHEAD OF THE CROWDS As a subscriber to the Priority Members’ Club you can access the best seats in the house for your favourite shows, as well as all these other benefits: •P RIORITY ACCESS TO TICKETS – priority booking information emailed out up to four days before the general on sale date (maximum of 4 tickets per booking)* •N O BOOKING FEES ON TICKETS PURCHASED – (maximum of 4 tickets per booking) •P RIORITY MEMBERS’ E-NEWSLETTER •1 0% DISCOUNT on pre-show dining in the Forum Restaurant (excluding drinks) •P RIORITY ACCESS TO THE BROCHURE either online or through the post * e-membership - you will receive (via email only) up to four days priority booking period for most shows, and on-sale information for those that do not qualify for advanced booking (such as stand-up rock concerts)
BOOKING NOW
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk
MON 1 OCTOBER
FRI 12 OCTOBER
WED 17 OCTOBER
JOAN ARMATRADING
LEVEL 42
SALLY MORGAN
Recognised as one of the world’s leading singer-songwriters, three-times Grammy nominated and Ivor Novello awardwinner Joan Armatrading will be touring the UK. You’ll be guaranteed a fantastic mix of magical favourites such as Love and Affection, Drop the Pilot, Me, Myself I along with Joan’s new and exciting songs such as Starlight, from the album of the same name.
Level 42 took the 80s by storm with their brand of bass driven jazz funk that came from the underground soul scene of wedge haircuts, pegged trousers and sharp shoes. Their success in record and ticket sales is only half the story. The band left a legacy amongst a generation of 70s teenagers who saw there was life on the UK scene; their music has been regularly remixed and they continue to have their bass lines and keyboard melodies interpreted by present day acts.
Sally Morgan, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic returns again to the Colosseum by overwhelming demand. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people and her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high-profile celebrities. Sally now brings her amazing abilities to the Colosseum with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.
Their hits include Running In the Family, Lessons In Love, Leaving Me Now, Hot Water and Something About You.
Sally Morgan is experimental/ investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.
Joan will be joined at the Colosseum by special guest, Chris Wood, winner of the Folk Singer of the Year and Best Original Track, Hollow Point at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2011.
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sallymorgan.tv
level42.com 7.30PM
7.30PM
8PM
TICKETS £28.50
TICKETS £27.00
TICKETS £24.00
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BOOKING NOW
SAT 20 OCTOBER
SUN 28 OCTOBER
WED 31 OCTOBER
AL MURRAY
SHIPWRECKED A Nautical Burlesque Show
7.30PM TICKETS £26.50 A £2.50 booking fee applies
THE SENSATIONAL 60’s EXPERIENCE
7.30PM TICKETS £21.50, £19.50
7.30PM TICKETS £23.00, £21.00
FRI 2 NOVEMBER
SAT 3 NOVEMBER
The Rock Tour
and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
8PM TICKETS £29.50, £27.50
7.30PM TICKETS £34.50 A £2.50 booking fee applies
The Pub Landlord
DAVID ESSEX
JOOLS HOLLAND
THU 8 NOVEMBER
BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS 7.30PM TICKETS £21.00
SAT 17 NOVEMBER
MON 19 NOVEMBER
HAIRY BIKERS
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
7.30PM TICKETS £17.00, £16.00, £14.00
8PM TICKETS £25.50
7PM TICKETS £17.00, £16.00, £14.00
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Concessions & Season Ticket available
WED 19 DECEMBER
Concessions & Season Ticket available
Parties SAT 8 & THU 20 DECEMBER 2012 d Cocktail reception d Three-course festive menu with a glass of wine d Live band on the main stage d Bar until 1am d DJ until 1am d Carriages 1am 7.30PM FOR DINNER AT 8PM TICKETS £42.00 GROUPS 50+ 5% discount GROUPS 100+10% discount
dC ocktail reception dF our-course seasonal menu with coffee and petit-fours dL ive band on the main stage dS urprise entertainment during your meal dB ar until 2am d D J until 2am d Carriages 2.15am 7PM FOR DINNER AT 8PM TICKETS £55.00 per person
To reserve your table or for more information watfordcolosseum.co.uk or by calling 0845 075 3993 Deposit of £15.00pp payable at time of booking. Payments are non-refundable. In the event of a force majeure alternative dates will be offered, subject to availability.
SOLD OUT IN 2011!
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HAYES
BECK THEATRE SAT 12 MAY
THU 10 MAY
Hot Wire Stripped
Hat of Doom
HUE AND CRY
ANDY HAMILTON
MON 14 – WED 16 MAY
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BUGLE BOY
The Life Story of Glenn Miller A musical to really get you in the mood! WED 23 MAY
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Join us for the wedding of the year
BOOK ONLINE becktheatre.org.uk
yes, Middlesex, UB3 2Ue
Wednesday 23rd May 2012 7.30pm Tickets : 020 8561 8371 www.becktheatre.org.uk
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FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT A BRAND NEW MUSICAL FULL OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CLASSICS!
TUE 19 – SAT 23 JUNE
BIRDS OF A FEATHER Including the
smash hits...
TEENAGER IN
BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN FEATURING THE HITS OF DOC POMUS & MORT SHUMAN AND MANY MORE...
LOVE ✶
✶A FOR MY SWEET✶ ER✶ ✶SWEETSthe With the stars of original TV series Pauline SE ✶ LITTLE SIST ✶TURN ME LOOFLAME ✶ SUSPICION✶ ✶HIS LATEST D TO LOSING YOU ✶ Quirke, Linda Robson & Lesley Joseph ✶CAN'T GET USE DANCE FOR ME✶ LAST VE THE ✶SA
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AND MANY MOR
MON 16 – SAT 21 JULY
SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME
MON 9 – SAT 14 JULY SAT 26 – SUN 27 JULY English National Ballet’s
MY FIRST SLEEPING BEAUTY BOOK ONLINE wycombeswan.co.uk
MURDER ON THE NILE Starring Kate O’Mara & Denis Lill
DIARY
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk APRIL
AUGUST
SAT 28
SARAH MILLICAN
TUE 7
TEA DANCE
SUN 29
KAYO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
THU 9
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB
SEPTEMBER
MAY TUE 1
TEA DANCE
SAT 8
KAYO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
SAT 5
JOHNY LEVER LIVE!
SUN 9
BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST
SUN 6
THE CEROC CHAMPS 2012
FRI 14–SAT 22 CALENDAR GIRLS
MON 7
WATFORD CELEBRATION
FRI 11
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT
MON 24
RICHARD HILLS ORGAN RECITAL – AT YOUR REQUEST
SAT 12
HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES
TUE 25
TEA DANCE
SUN 13
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
THU 27
HI-DE-DIE!
WED 16
RICHARD HILLS ORGAN RECITALS– LEGENDS OF LIGHT MUSIC
FRI 28
DISCO INFERNO NIGHT
FRI 18
STEWART FRANCIS
SAT 19
THE ARMED MAN
MON 21
ALFIE BOE
FRI 25
DEATH TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
SAT 26
HOOKED ON CLASSICS
TUE 29
THE RAGDOLLS
THU 31
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB
JUNE SUN 3
LDN WRESTLING
WED 6
RHOD GILBERT
FRI 8
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
MON 11
RICHARD HILLS ORGAN RECITAL – GREAT MUSIC FROM GREAT BRITAIN
FRI 15-SAT 17 HORRIBLE HISTORIES WED 20
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
THU 21 – SUN 1 JULY
IMAGINE WATFORD
SUN 24
UK FORMATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
FRI 29
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB
SAT 30
COLOSSUS
JULY SUN 1
THE GLENN MILLER BIG BAND SHOW
THU 5
THE BILLY FURY YEARS
FRI 6
COME DIE WITH ME
MON 9
RICHARD HILLS ORGAN RECITAL – THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
FRI 13
DISCO INFERNO NIGHT
SUN 22
JOE LONGTHORNE
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OCTOBER MON 1
JOAN ARMATRADING
THU 11
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB
FRI 12
LEVEL 42
WED 17
SALLY MORGAN
SAT 20
AL MURRAY
SUN 28
BURLESQUE EVENING
WED 31
THE SENSATIONAL 60’s EXPERIENCE
NOVEMBER FRI 2
DAVID ESSEX
SAT 3
JOOLS HOLLAND
THU 8
BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS
SAT 17
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
MON 19
HAIRY BIKERS
ACCESS
Watford Colosseum welcomes people with disabilities and has been specially designed to ensure access for all. For further information please contact
0845 075 3993 or visit watfordcolosseum.co.uk
HOW TO BOOK 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 via one of the below methods: IN PERSON Watford Colosseum: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. On show days 10am – to curtain-up. Ticket Shop at John Lewis, Harlequin Shopping Centre: Monday-Saturday 10am – 4pm, Thursday 10am – 8pm. Tickets can be purchased using cash, credit and debit cards. 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 Ticket Office team on 0845 075 3993. We are able to reserve tickets and hold payment for an agreed period. PAYMENT METHODS We accept most major credit
and debit cards. Cash and 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. Disabled users pay the lowest ticket price available and if accompanied by a carer in receipt of a carer’s allowance, the carer’s ticket is free of charge. We offer one free carer ticket per disabled ticket booked and proof of eligibility may be requested at the time of booking or on the evening of 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.
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BOOKING FEES All bookings made via our website, by phone or in person using a credit, debit card or cheque are subject to a £1.50 per ticket booking fee (max of £9.00 per transaction). Some shows have a higher booking fee – please check individual show listings. Cash payments and bookings of 10+ tickets are exempt from booking fees. This does not apply to those shows with a higher booking fee. An additional postal charge of £2.00 per transaction is applicable. 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. 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. Discounts and concessions may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to offer discounts at a later date.
HOW TO FIND US / SEATING PLAN
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk
BY TRAIN Watford Junction rail station is
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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, has 661 spaces, The Avenue car park, located on Hempstead Road, WD17 3HA, has 111 spaces. Both are open 24-hours. From May, West Herts College car park will be open to the public evenings and weekends. 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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The Watford Colosseum is proud to offer serving or former armed service personnel and their families a warm welcome at the Colosseum. Call us on 0845 075 3993 to find out what special offers and discounts we can offer you when purchasing tickets for a show or enjoying our food and drink offering.
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CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
Ms Dynamite DJ Luck and MC Neat John Kelly Matt Jam Lamont Jake Abraham Ed Case Jamesie DJ KGB and Spanish Fly Champagne Bubblee Matt Cadman - Vibe 107.6FM DJ Sacha Dieu Friday 4 May 2012/8pm – Midnight £15.50 adv/£20.00 door Standing event