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COLOSSEUM VENUE
SPRING / SUMMER 2013
highlights this season…
DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS PROFESSOR GREEN BILL BAILEY JIMMY CARR THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING JIMMY GREAVES HORRIBLE HISTORIES MILKSHAKE! LIVE
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 our Forum Restaurant. All our menus are available online.
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The Bistro menu is available before every show in the Café-Bar.
If you’re looking for an informal dining option during the day then our Café-Bar is a stylish and relaxing space to meet friends and enjoy a drink and snack or hot meal off our Bistro style menu. For pre-show dining we offer an extended Bistro style menu including light bites as well as delicious hot meals. The Café-Bar is open 10am-5pm on Monday to Saturday and on show days food is served up to 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
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
©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 235825
SPRING / SUMMER 2013
BEAT THE QUEUE
PRE-ORDER YOUR DRINKS 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.
FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB
FORUM RESTAURANT The Forum Restaurant is the perfect start to your evening of entertainment. As well as offering a variety of menus, depending on the performance you have booked to see, we also offer an extensive and contemporary wine, beer and soft drink list. Sit back, enjoy your meal and return to your table in the interval for your pre-ordered drinks. The perfect way to avoid queues and ensure you have a wonderful night out.
You can reserve a table in the Forum Restaurant at watfordcolosseum.co.uk or by calling 0845 075 3993
FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB 11.30AM – 3PM £5.00 per person End the week with our fabulous lunchtime meal deal! Enjoy a great value meal every Friday between 11.30am and 3pm in our elegant Art Deco restaurant, The Forum. For only £5.00 you can enjoy dishes from our special lunch club menu which includes fish and chips as well as a vegetarian option. As a special treat why not add a delicious dessert from our menu and a drink from our wine, beer and soft drink list?
ENJOY AN ICE CREAM AT THE INTERVAL…
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR… PRINT YOUR TICKETS AT HOME We’re delighted to now be able to offer the convenience of printing your tickets at home for selected 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 TUE 23 APRIL 7PM
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FRI 26 APRIL 8PM
DISCO INFERNO NIGHT
THU 25 APRIL 8PM
CHAS & DAVE
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WED 1 MAY 8PM
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
TCHAIKOVSKY GALA
PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD
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足BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT
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LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN
THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END!
‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’ DAILY EXPRESS
‘GLORIOUSLY SWEET HAPPINESS ALL ROUND’ THE EXPRESS
‘THE ULTIMATE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY!’ CBS NEWS
MON – SAT 8PM THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM
MON 22 – SAT 27 JULY In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons…
TICKETS Mon – Thu 8pm & Sat 2.30pm £19.00*, £25.00*, £28.00* Thu 2.30pm £17.00*, £23.00*, £26.00* Fri & Sat 8pm £20.00*, £26.00*, £29.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (excluding Fri & Sat 8pm) GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era! Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!
* 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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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 £350,000 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 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.
©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 23582
FRI 10 MAY 8PM
SAT 11 MAY 7.30PM
THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING
FLAMENCO ESPECTACULAR
Starring Pasha Kovalev & Katya Virshilas Strictly Come Dancing is quite rightly one of the ‘jewels in the crown’ for the BBC and two of the stars from the show, Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas have devised a sensational new live show that will visit Watford as part of a UK tour. The production will feature them along with their guest dancers, all beautifully costumed, demonstrating a series of stunning dance routines accompanied by a full audio-visual backdrop. All that, plus the chance for the audience to get involved make this a must-see for any ‘Strictly’ fan. TICKETS £22.00*, £20.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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Flamenco is the most popular and well known style of Spanish dance with its flamboyant movement, complex footwork, haunting music and fantastically colourful costumes. Ramon Villar is a dancer with great experience in the world of flamenco. As a professional artist he has worked in cabaret, TV, film and with touring flamenco companies and he now tours the UK with his own company, the Ramon Villar Flamenco Espectacular. Join us at the Colosseum and experience a lively flamenco fusion show of traditional and modern flamenco plus regional and classical dances of Spain rarely seen in the UK today! TICKETS £24.00*, £21.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND
SUN 12 MAY 3PM The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world for concert appearances. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have a highly acclaimed international reputation with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world-famous brass band, performing your favourite classics with passion and style!
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TICKETS £21.00*, £19.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
FRI 17 MAY 8PM
THE DREAMBOYS
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The Dreamboys are a top male glamour show, full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem. With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother and The Only Way Is Essex, The Dreamboys are the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. In this action-packed two-hour show, these boys will literally have you begging for more! TICKETS £23.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
PRE-SHOW COCKTAIL & CANAPÉS PACKAGE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 10+
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk WED 29 MAY 8PM
REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK & ROLL TOUR Five world-class musicians, singers and songwriters bring you a great new show highlighting some of the best British Rock and Pop music of a generation. Featuring special guest Peter Howarth, lead singer with The Hollies, this band of current and former musicians with the Moody Blues, The Hollies, Cliff Richard, The Manfreds and The War of the Worlds bring you hit after hit, with some of the greatest songs that formed the soundtrack to our lives. TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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FRI 14 JUNE 7.30PM Colosseum Battle of the Bands winners
LATE DAY BREAKERS Supported by The Specifics (Formerly Phoenix Down) and Cries Wolf After winning the Colosseum Battle of the Bands competition earlier this year, Late Day Breakers are back with more of their innovative high energy reggae-rock, three part vocal harmonies and fun summer vibes. TUE 4 JUNE 7.30PM
AN AUDIENCE WITH JIMMY GREAVES One of the most naturally gifted and prolific strikers of any era, Jimmy Greaves was born to score goals. Join us for an evening of reminiscing, football and comedy as England’s greatest ever goal scorer brings his fantastic talk show to the Colosseum.
This popular Watford-based band who recently played at the famous Scala (Kings Cross) alongside Bloc Party and Everything Everything, will be supported by two excellent local bands, The Specifics and Cries Wolf. TICKETS £6.00 STUDENTS £5.00 A £1.00 per ticket booking fee applies
Spend an evening with the funniest footballer ever as he tells stories from a great career in football and TV. This show is compered by Jimmy’s friend and agent Terry Baker and the evening ends with a question and answer session with the audience, so make sure you have your questions ready. TICKETS £18.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk TUE 18 JUNE & TUE 20 AUGUST & MON 30 DECEMBER 1PM
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 new one. TICKETS £5.00 Tea, coffee and a selection of homemade cakes available to purchase. No booking fee.
WED 19 JUNE 7.30PM
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Join Watford Philharmonic Society for an evening dedicated to the work of legendary composer and pianist George Gershwin. Enjoy an array of music including Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess* which brought us showstoppers like Summertime, It Ain’t Necessarily So, Bess You Is My Woman Now, I Loves You Porgy and I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin. The evening also includes Feel the Spirit, a series of spirituals arranged by John Rutter. *Porgy and Bess (Bennett Concert version), music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Dubose and Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin, arranged by Robert Russell Bennett, by arrangement with Warner/Chappell Music Limited administered by Boosey and Hawkes.
TICKETS £17.00, £16.00, £14.00 UNDER 19s up to 2 at £1.00 each when purchased with a full-price ticket. Additional child ticket half full price. A £1.50 per ticket booking fee applies excluding cash payment
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THU 20 JUNE 8PM
BELLY FUNK MASTERCLASS
Belly Funk is a fusion of traditional belly dancing moves to a modern beat, incorporating all the sensuality of traditional belly dancing with an upbeat, up-to-date form. The fun way to shimmy and shake it! Join us for a Belly Funk Masterclass, with a cocktail and delicious canapés on arrival, and strut your stuff like the best belly dancing queen! The class will be taught by the fantastic Miss Kitty Noir. No experience needed, just leave your inhibitions at the door! TICKETS £21.00 (includes cocktail and canapés). No booking fee.
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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk TUE 25 JUNE 7.30PM
PROFESSOR GREEN
Brit rap superstar Professor Green is coming to Watford Colosseum for one night only.
With huge hits such as Read All About It, Monster and Just Be Good To Green and collaborations with artists as varied as Example, Emeli Sandé, Labrinth and Lily Allen, Professor Green has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s freshest and most exciting new talents. Don’t miss this incredible chance to see him perform live. Please note, this is a standing concert with seating only available in the Circle. TICKETS £18.50 A £3.00 per ticket booking fee applies
14+
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IMAGINE WATFORD Following a hugely successful second year in 2012, which saw over 50,000 people attend, the Imagine Watford Festival will once again be bringing free world-class performance to the streets of Watford in June 2013. Amongst the performers at this year’s festival will be Curious Directive (Olfactory, Imagine Watford 2012), Motionhouse dance company (Cascade, Imagine Watford 2012) and some of the best international outdoor companies. Imagine Watford: A Festival of Extraordinary Open Air Moments is organised by the Watford Cultural Leaders’ Group.
THU 27 JUNE 8PM Start spreading the news… The ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th Century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior are rekindled in this stunning live tribute. Every song is a classic – Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Sway, Fly Me To The Moon, Mack The Knife plus many more of your favourites. The BBC summed it up in one word, ‘Magnificent’. ‘Superb Remarkable’ The Stage ratpack.biz
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TICKETS £21.00*, £19.00*, £17.00* GROUP 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off One under 16 free when £17.00* ticket purchased *A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
PRE-SHOW DINING
is available before every show at Watford Colosseum – to reserve a table visit watfordcolosseum.co.uk or call 0845 075 3993
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TICKETS £10.00 in advance £12.00 on the door No booking fee
FRI 28 JUNE, FRI 20 SEPTEMBER & FRI 20 DECEMBER 8PM – 2AM We’re back with a red-hot Disco Inferno Night! Our fantastic DJ, Owen ‘the Inferno’ Andrew, our amazing compere, Rizzo ‘The Pimp Daddy’ plus fabulous live vocalist Gemma ‘Bubble Gum’ Samuels and simply stunning stage dancers ‘The Dream Team’ are all guaranteed to get you in the party mood and transport you back to the decade that taste forgot – the funktastic 70s! If you feel like singing along then join us in the Forum where we’ll be hosting a fab Karaoke Party! Our delicious Bistro menu is available all evening in the Café-Bar.
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‘THE LATEST SENSATION ON THE THEATRICAL BLOCK!’ HHHH
DIRECTED BY PHIL CLARK
THE TIMES
MON 1 – WED 3 JULY We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows – Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. TERRIBLE TUDORS MON 1 JULY 7PM, TUE 2 JULY 10.30AM, WED 3 JULY 10.30AM & 7PM VILE VICTORIANS TUE 2 JULY, 1.30PM & 7PM TICKETS £17.00*, £15.00*, £13.00* CONCESSIONS/UNDER 16s £2.00 off SCHOOLS £9.00 per ticket, or £8.00 per ticket when booking both shows. A teacher goes free with every 10 tickets. FAMILY OFFER £44.00* (2 adults, 2 children) GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off To pre-order your interval ice-cream call us on 0845 075 3993
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‘EVERY CHILD AND ADULT SHOULD SEE THIS. LIVE THEATRE AND HISTORY AT ITS RIP-ROARING BEST!’ TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT
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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.
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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FRI 19 JULY 8PM THU 26 SEPTEMBER 8PM THU 19 DECEMBER 8PM
TICKETS £30.00 includes three-course meal plus entertainment
Calling all ladies! This is the ultimate girls’ night out with an evening full of naughty fun. You’ll start with a cocktail on arrival and then enjoy a delicious three-course meal before you’re entertained by an hilarious drag queen and our hunky male dancers. This night is set to tantalise all your senses! Contains nudity.
No booking fee
18+
A UNIQUE SETTING FOR… CORPORATE EVENTS WEDDINGS PARTIES and much, much more!
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 on site incorporating only the freshest ingredients. To complement your menu we offer a wide-ranging, 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
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RICKMANSWORTH RAZZAMATAZ Come and join in this celebration of talented local students. This vibrant presentation showcases the talents of students from Rickmansworth Razzamataz. After months of preparation over 80 young people have their chance to shine on the Colosseum stage. This one night only presentation is an exciting compilation of songs, dance and drama from well-known musicals, as well as commercial pop singing, dancing and devised drama. TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 16s £10.00 A £1.00 per ticket booking fee applies To pre-order your interval ice-cream call us on 0845 075 3993
Channel 5 and Premier Stage Productions are proud to present the brand-new Milkshake! Live. The all-singing, all-dancing live stage show will star Milkshake! favourites Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas. This musical spectacular is sure to have you and your family tapping your toes, clapping your hands and singing at the top of your voices. The show features new songs, classic favourites and funky dance moves, plus plenty of laughter, bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun for all the family too!
SUN 21 JULY 1PM & 3.30PM
MILKSHAKE! LIVE
TICKETS £14.00* CHILD £12.00* FAMILY OFFER £48.00* (2 adults, 2 children) EARLY BIRD FAMILY OFFER £44.00* (2 adults, 2 children) until 21 May 2013 GROUPS 10+ One free ticket for every ten purchased. To pre-order your interval ice-cream S call us on 0845 075 3993
*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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SUN 22 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
JIMMY CARR
THREE PHANTOMS Celebrating The World’s Greatest Musicals!
Gagging Order Brand-new show, brand-new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out…let’s see shall we? The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh. Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs and hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best. Come and see for yourself.
Star Cast to be Announced Three Phantoms from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s eponymous musical are set to haunt, host and perform in a unique event where musical theatre meets the Rat Pack! Three Phantoms features songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Spamalot, Kiss Me Kate, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Rock of Ages and Wicked to name but a few. This unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon, the story of The Phantom of the Opera. TICKETS £29.50*, £27.50* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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16+
Three Phantoms is in no way connected with and/or approved/ endorsed by Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.
MINI MOOVERS
£5
(half price for siblings)
Join us every Monday for creative music and movement classes that are fun, exciting and educational. Mini Moovers Baby (6 mths – walking) 10am – 10.30am Mini Moovers (walking – 4 years) 10.45am – 11.15am
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk THU 19 SEPTEMBER & THU 21 NOVEMBER 8PM
BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS WITH MISS KITTY NOIR Back by popular demand
A night full of glitz, glamour and a little bit of naughtiness! Join us for a Burlesque Masterclass, with a cocktail on arrival, delicious canapés and the chance to strut your stuff like the ultimate Burlesque goddess! Queen of Burlesque, Miss Kitty Noir, will teach you some classic Burlesque moves – setting free your inner diva! No experience needed, just leave your inhibitions at the door. Dress code: Wear whatever you feel comfortable in – from stilettos and corsets to trainers and jeans!
18+
TICKETS £21.00 No booking fee
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TUE 24 SEPTEMBER Doors open 7.30pm, starts at 8pm
FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE The Colosseum is thrilled to welcome back to the Forum Restaurant a ‘two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ (Daily Telegraph) featuring Basil, Sybil and Manuel. The show starts as the audience wait to be seated for their three-course meal and then hurtles along into the world of the BBC comedy series Fawlty Towers with unscripted madcap mayhem guaranteed! TICKETS £40.00 including three-course meal. No booking fee
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
THE UNMISSABLE SHERLOCK HOLMES SPOOF!
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BANANAS IN PYJAMAS 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 £48.00* (2 adults, 2 children) EARLY BIRD FAMILY OFFER £44.00* if purchased before Mon 29 July Booster seats available for hire. To pre-order your interval ice-cream call us on 0845 075 3993
MON 30 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM ‘THE FUNNIEST ON SIX LEGSas www.hahaholmes.com It’s elementary! It’s alsoTHING downright hilarious I CANNOT REMEMBER WHEN I LAUGHED SO MUCH’ comedy national treasure Joe Pasquale takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes. As one of the UK’s top stand-ups Joe brings mirthful merriness to proceedings, but will he be skating on thin ice?! With Ben Langley as Doctor Watson and Andrew Fettes as everyone else, this sure-fire wonderfully ridiculous show is well worth an investigation. CROYDON ADVERTISER · 2012
Has the Baskerville beast bitten off more than it can chew when confronted by our crime stopping team? Will Holmes find his Deerstalker and will the Deer be happy when he does? Stick some shag in your pipe and visit 221b Baker Street for the most gripping comedic thriller of the age! TICKETS £21.00* GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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WED 9 & THU 10 OCTOBER 8PM 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.
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COMING SOON…
READY STEADY COOK THU 3 OCTOBER
BOOTLEG 60s FRI 4 OCTOBER
SALLY MORGAN FRI 11 OCTOBER
GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE SUN 13 OCTOBER
THE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY THU 17 OCTOBER
THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY TUE 22 OCTOBER
JOOLS HOLLAND FRI 15 NOVEMBER
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY SAT 16 NOVEMBER
SPANISH FIESTA
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FRI 8 NOVEMBER
10+
GROUPS GET MORE AT WATFORD COLOSSEUM If you are part of a party of ten or more ask us about special ticket deals
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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
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BEFORE THE BEATLES. BEFORE THE STONES. ROCK & ROLL WAS BORN. MON 25 – WED 27 NOVEMBER 8PM, WED MAT 2.30PM
‘THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET’ Daily Mail
BUDDY
The Buddy Holly Story The sensational multi-award-winning West End show, Buddy is coming to the Watford Colosseum. Experience the drama, passion and excitement of 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, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Shout and many, many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! 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
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*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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MON 8 – WED 10 JULY 7.30PM
SUN 19 MAY 2PM & 7.30PM
ALICE IN WONDERLAND MON 20 MAY 7.30PM
BEING TOMMY COOPER
THU 27 JUNE 7.30PM
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becktheatre.org.uk WYCOMBE
SWAN THEATRE MON 13 – SAT 18 MAY
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TUE 21 & WED 22 MAY
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET
FRI 14 – SAT 16 JUNE
BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM
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wycombeswan.co.uk
STARRING
Stephen Beckett (The Bill, Coronation Street)
TUE 25 – SAT 29 JUNE
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk Join us for a night to remember. We’ll provide all the glitz, glamour and fun needed to make this a spectacular party you won’t forget. Gather a group of family, friends or work colleagues and get ready to dance the night away!
THU 12 & SAT 14 DECEMBER
TUE 31 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS PARTY
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
V Cocktail Reception
V Cocktail reception
V Three-course festive menu V Live Entertainment
VF our-course seasonal 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
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 Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm. On show days 10am – 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.
BOOKING FEES All bookings made via our website, by phone or in person 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. Bookings of 10+ tickets are exempt from booking fees. Priority members do not pay a booking fee on tickets purchased. This does not apply to those shows with a higher booking fee. An additional postal charge of £2.00 per transaction is applicable.
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 carer ticket is available. 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.
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.
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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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. From the M1 and M25 follow signs for Watford Town Hall. 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 3HA are both opened 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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Copies of this brochure are available in large print and other accessible formats. Please contact the Ticket Office.
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Tickets prices subject to change in line with the prevailing VAT rate at the time of purchase
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APRIL TUE 23 THU 25 FRI 26 SAT 27
SEPTEMBER BEAT THE BEAST QUIZ CHAS & DAVE DISCO INFERNO NIGHT ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
MAY WED 1 FRI 10 SAT 11 SUN 12 FRI 17 WED 29
SALLY MORGAN THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING FLAMENCO ESPECTACULAR GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND THE DREAMBOYS REFLECTIONS OF A ROCK & ROLL TOUR
JUNE TUE 4 THU 6 FRI 14 TUE 18 WED 19 THU 20 - SUN 30 THU 20 TUE 25 THU 27 FRI 28
AN AUDIENCE WITH JIMMY GREAVES HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB LATE DAY BREAKERS TEA DANCE WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY IMAGINE WATFORD BELLY FUNK PROFESSOR GREEN RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR SHOW DISCO INFERNO NIGHT
JULY MON 1 HORRIBLE HISTORIES - WED 3 SAT 6 RAZZAMATAZ SHOW FRI 19 LADIES’ NIGHT SUN 21 MILKSHAKE! LIVE MON 22 DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS - SAT 27
AUGUST SAT 10 TUE 20 TUE 27
BUGSY MALONE TEA DANCE JIMMY CARR
THU 12 THU 19 FRI 20 SUN 22 TUE 24 THU 26 SUN 29 MON 30
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS DISCO INFERNO THREE PHANTOMS FAULTY TOWERS LADIES’ NIGHT BANANAS IN PYJAMAS HA HA HOLMES!
OCTOBER THU 3 FRI 4 WED 9 -THU 10 FRI 11 SUN 13 THU 17 TUE 22
READY STEADY COOK BOOTLEG SIXTIES BILL BAILEY SALLY MORGAN GOTTA SING GOTTA DANCE THE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
NOVEMBER FRI 8 THU 14 FRI 15 SAT 16 SUN 17 THU 21 SUN 24 MON 25 - WED 27
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB JOOLS HOLLAND WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY BILL WYMAN’S RHYTHM KINGS BURLESQUE MASTERCLASS AIDA BUDDY
DECEMBER TUE 10 TUE 12 SAT 14 WED 18 THU 19 FRI 20 SAT 21 MON 30 TUE 31
BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS PARTY CHRISTMAS PARTY WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY LADIES’ NIGHT DISCO INFERNO NIGHT BOOTLEG BEATLES TEA DANCE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
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