Watford Colosseum Spring-Summer 2015 Brochure by Watford Colosseum

WATFORD

COLOSSEUM VENUE

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

PRESENTING FIRST-CLASS live music & entertainment since 1938

WATFORD WATFORD HIGH STREET WATFORD JUNCTION

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Your local venue… GETTING HERE COULDN’T BE EASIER Watford Junction train station is just a 15-minute walk away. The nearest Underground station (on the Metropolitan Line) is just a 10-minute walk away, located in Cassiobury Park. Watford High Street Station, operated by London Overground, is a 20-minute walk away.

Watford Colosseum’s stylish Forum Restaurant offers full table-service and a menu which combines high quality modern cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. You can now reserve a table in the Forum Restaurant by visiting

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CAFÉ-BAR There is no need to book a table to enjoy scrumptious snacks and sandwiches from the CaféBar menu. You can also tuck into some magnificent main meals such as burgers or fish and chips. Available from two hours before performances and up to 30 minutes before curtain-up, visit

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SPRING / SUMMER 2015 Explore Watford Colosseum this summer and discover sonic playgrounds, fascinating sound installations and a host of performances. Listen! is a collaboration between Watford Colosseum and composer and performer Graeme Leak.

MON 29 JUNE – SAT 4 JULY

There is no need to book tickets to enjoy this immersive theatrical experience at Watford’s premiere live music and entertainment venue. To find out more about this project, visit

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ALAN DAVIES SELECTED HIS OWN SEAT… YOU CAN TOO! When you book tickets online at watfordcolosseum.co.uk you can select your own seats – take your pick from any of the 1,280 seats at Watford’s own live music and entertainment venue.

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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk WED 4 MARCH 7.30PM

AL MURRAY One Man, One Guvnor

CURRY & PINT

Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one-man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone, join this icon with his brand-new show Al Murray The Pub Landlord: One Man, One Guvnor – 20 years at the lager top, coming soon to Watford Colosseum.

TICKETS £26.50*

FRI 6 MARCH 8PM

LET’S TWIST AGAIN Starring BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing lead singer Chris Madin, with a full company of critically acclaimed artistes and musicians, this show combines fun and laughter with the greatest hits of Elvis, Dusty, Buddy, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Lulu, Sandie Shaw and many more, to ensure a brilliant night out is had by all! Join us at Watford Colosseum and re-live the fabulous songs of a magical rock ‘n’ roll era. TICKETS £21.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 7 MARCH 8PM

MAGIC

A Kind of Queen Magic perform all of Queen’s greatest hits plus some you may not have heard for a while, in their latest show. With five vocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic recreates all the complex harmonies that are Queen’s trademark recording sound. While not attempting to emulate Queen visually, Magic creates all the excitement of a Queen live show. TICKETS £19.00*, £18.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SUN 8 MARCH 7.30PM

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Having performed to over a half a million fans around the world since they formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to Watford Colosseum to present a spectacular new stage production celebrating the music of the legendary rock super-group Fleetwood Mac. Their new show will showcase and celebrate all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding catalogues in the history of recorded music. GOLDEN CIRCLE £33.50* TICKETS £23.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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PRE-SHOW DINING

THU 12 MARCH 7.30PM

ANTON & ERIN That’s Entertainment

Richard Balcombe conductor Lance Ellington star vocalist Six world class ensemble dancers plus the full 25-piece London Concert Orchestra live on stage. This dazzling new production for 2015 featuring sensational choreography, sassy tunes and sparkling costumes, perfectly showcases the talents of the undisputed King and Queen of the ballroom. Join the UK’s favourite dance couple as they combine the sophisticated elegance of their quick step, foxtrot, tango and waltz with the showbiz razzmatazz of hits and steps from stage and screen. Featuring classic hits That’s Entertainment, True Love, Make ‘Em Laugh, Steppin’ Out With My Baby and There’s No Business Like Show Business. TICKETS £44.50*, £34.50*, £24.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

FRI 13 MARCH 8PM

THE ELVIS YEARS

Celebrate Elvis’ 80th birthday year with The Elvis Years, an outstanding concert production of the West End musical Jailhouse Rock featuring original star Mario Kombou and his incredible band. This spectacular show is packed with over 50 greatest hits, from the early days of Sun Studios through the Hollywood years of GI Blues and It’s Now Or Never, the ‘68 TV special with All Shook Up and culminating in the legendary Las Vegas concert.

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TICKETS £21.50*, £19.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 14 MARCH 7.30PM

WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY In its 80th anniversary season, Watford Philharmonic is celebrating local talent and is pleased to welcome Lara Melda, BBC Young Musician of the Year 2010 who will perform Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor. The choir and orchestra will perform Song of Destiny by Brahms and also Magna Carta Cantata written by the Society’s Conductor Emeritus, Graham Garton. TICKETS £18.00*, £17.00*, £15.00* UNDER 18s up to 2 tickets at £1.00 each when purchased with a full-price ticket. Additional child tickets half price.*

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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk SUN 15 MARCH 7.30PM Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly praised chorus and full orchestra. The Chisinau National Opera and Philharmonic Back by public demand...the love story that gripped Paris. A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the Brindisi, the best-known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes. TICKETS £35.00*, £31.00, £24.00* CONCESSIONS £3.50 off UNDER 16s £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

WED 18 MARCH 7.30PM

FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT Swashbucklers, conducted by Richard Balcombe ‘It’s cutlasses now men!’ Friday Night Is Music Night presents an evening of music composed for the dashing swordsmen of the silver screen, the swashbucklers. With music from classic adventures, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Sea Hawk, The Adventures of Robin Hood, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and many more from the BBC Concert Orchestra and special guests. TICKETS £27.50*, £25.00*, £22.50*

WED 18 MARCH DOORS OPEN 7.30pm, DINNER 8PM

FAULTY TOWERS The Dining Experience Enter the world of the snobbish, manic Basil, his domineering wife Sybil and their hopeless language-challenged waiter, Manuel, in Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, a ‘two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ (Daily Telegraph). 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

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FRI 20 MARCH 8PM

THE PLATTERS

Who can forget Only You and The Great Pretender! Early rock ’n’ roll pioneers The Platters had top 40 Billboard singles and four number ones between 1955 and 1967. They recorded just under 400 songs, sold well over 100 million records, performed in more than 91 countries and received more than 250 awards worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, the 60th anniversary of their international debut with Only You. TICKETS £25.00*, £22.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 21 MARCH 7.30PM

THE WALL OF FLOYD

In the Flesh Tour Come and enjoy a night to remember with a fantastic show from The Wall of Floyd. Amazing music and vocals covering all Pink Floyd’s iconic hits combined with a stunning light show make this a memorable evening and an opportunity to experience a truly great part of British rock music. TICKETS £22.50*, £19.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SUN 22 MARCH 11AM & 2PM Dare to get up close and personal! From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, observe and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out, not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem! Join us after the show for a ‘meat & greet with the dinosaurs’. A tyrannosauric treat for all ages 3+ Running Time: 50 mins, +15 min meet & greet TICKETS £13.50* GROUPS 15+ 10% off SCHOOLS £8.50 plus every 11th ticket free

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‘Puppet-tastic! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight’ Time Out, Critics Choice

Fabulous. Any dino lover over 3 should not miss it! Libby Purves, BBC Radio 4/Theatrecat.com

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OMID DJALILI Iranalamadingdong

CURRY & PINT

Omid Djalili is coming to Watford with his new show, Iranalamadingdong, following a sell-out four week West End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. ‘Right now, the Iranian Djalili is probably one of the most subversive, let alone funniest, comedians around’ The Guardian TICKETS £24.00*

15+

FRI 27 MARCH 8PM

GINA YASHERE Laugh Riot

CURRY & PINT

Multi-award-winning Gina Yashere is back in the UK with her biggest tour to date! From her disappointment at being diagnosed with sleep apnoea despite losing over five stone in weight, to being coughed on, stared at and followed in China, to finding herself in a brothel in Singapore, Gina has plenty of stories to tell! TICKETS £18.50* CONCESSIONS £2.50 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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SAT 28 MARCH 7.30PM

MOSCOW BALLET The Sleeping Beauty

Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music fills the air and wondrous characters come to life before your very eyes. A story lovingly repeated throughout generations but never before performed so magnificently as with this colourful spectacle of Russia’s finest – Moscow Ballet – La Classique. TICKETS £24.00*, £22.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 16s £17.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off

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Wed 1 April, DOORS 7.30PM, FOOD SERVED 8PM COMEDY ONLY £10.00 COMEDY FOOD & DRINK £18.00 no booking fee

includES eNTERTAINMENT FROM THREE up-AND-COMING COMEDIANS, British beef or vegetarian burger and chips and a bottle of ‘Mad Squirrel’ Czech Pilsner Can be substituted for a 125ml glass of house wine or a draught soft drink. in partnership with

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Pre-order your BURGER, CHIPS AND A MILKSHAKE FOR £8.50! Call 0845 075 3993 to order.

BOBBY SOCKS & BLUE JEANS

Direct from standing ovations at the London Palladium, Bobby Socks and Blue Jeans is a sensational and exciting live music production featuring over 40 smash hits of the fabulous 50s and 60s. This dynamic show stars the amazing impressions of Kytsun Wolfe featuring Cliff Richard, Billy Fury, Adam Faith, Elvis, The Beatles and many more, plus the fabulous all girl group The Pony Tails and the hottest band in town, The 5 Pennies. TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

FRI 3 APRIL 8PM

THE DREAMBOYS

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The Dreamboys are heading back to Watford Colosseum with a brand-new show for 2015. The Dreamboys are the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girls’ night out with all your friends. If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out, look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. An action packed two-hour show of music, muscle, magic and mayhem, these boys will leave you breathless and literally have you begging for more! TICKETS £23.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

THU 9 APRIL 8PM

THE COUNTRY SUPERSTARS EXPERIENCE

Journey back through time with Sarah Jayne, Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country – Dolly Parton. Along the way, you’ll meet some of the most influential icons who shaped Country history and the music. The show features Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, John Denver and new for 2015, Garth Brooks and more! TICKETS £19.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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TUE 7 – WED 8 APRIL TUE 6PM, WED 2.30PM & 6PM

The Pirates Of Treasure Island is a swashbuckling adventure, based on the British Literature classic, Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1883, and originally serialised in a children’s magazine, it is considered to be the original pirates tale, and is packed with treasure maps, bearded one legged pirates, tropical islands, parrots, mutiny, and the dreaded black spot! Our version of the tale blends the best of storytelling, pantomime and musical theatre, to create a spectacular adventure for the whole family, and stars Edele Lynch from B*Witched and Sid Sloane from CBBC. Also joining the cast are popular panto performers Ant Payne (as Silly Billy Bones), Robert Pearce (as Mrs Smollett), and Jasette Amos (as the Witch of the Water). TICKETS £19.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FAMILY OFFER (4-6 people) £16.50* each GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SUN 12 APRIL 2PM Dorothy, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow are among the familiar characters who join the Wizards (Paul and Barry) for this sensational new version of the familiar Wizard of Oz story. This enchanting production will give you a unique glimpse into the Emerald City in a fun-packed family show brimming with laugh-out-loud comedy. So be sure to click the heels of your ruby slippers and head to Watford Colosseum. There’s no place like The Chuckles of Oz suitable for all ages from 3 to 103, so be sure to book today! TICKETS £15.00* FAMILY OF 4 £14.00* each (must include 1 adult) GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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With John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway Now celebrating their 50th Anniversary and with classic hits such as Sweets For My Sweet, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. There is no doubt that the decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others was very special and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music, creativity and expression.

THE SEARCHERS

TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

Dr Seuss’s

MON 13 – TUE 14 APRIL MON 1PM & 3PM, TUE 11AM & 1PM From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home? Based on the much-loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children 3 years and above. Expect towering hats, mischief and fun that is funny!

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TICKETS £15.00* FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £14.00* each GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

‘Triumphs as the maestro of mischief’

Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell. Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

The Stage WED 15 APRIL 8PM

THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOW

Celebrating 30 tremendous years of the UK’s original and premier 60s show, Solid Silver 60s brings you its most sensational line-up yet. See the original cool cat Billy J Kramer, performing alongside the original voice of The Searchers, Mike Pender. Chris Farlowe of Handbags & Gladrags fame and a Solid Silver firm favourite will sock it to you. Also on this anniversary bill is UK soul pioneer PP Arnold - one of the original members of The Ikettes. TICKETS £28.50*, £26.50* CONCESSIONS (exc. senior citizens) £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 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.

BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk THU 16 APRIL DOORS OPEN 7.30PM, DINNER 8PM

ONLY FOOLS AND 3 COURSES

Marlene and Boycie are hosting a Gala Dinner, but will things go to plan with Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert on the guest list? Expect a big fun night out in a friendly party atmosphere with some of the finest comedy actors in the land, produced to the highest standards with your enjoyment at the top of the menu. Lovely Jubbly! ‘My face aches from smiling’ Michael and Debbie Adkins TICKETS £40.00 (includes three-course meal) no booking fee.

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING New date added in September

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Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy, this show will make you laugh, cry and dance in the aisles. Based on real stories from real women, this is the story of all of our lives! Some strong language and adult themes. Pre-order TICKETS £22.00*, £19.50* your dessert taster GROUPS 6+ 10% off plate and a cocktail GROUPS 20+ 20% off for only £8.50. Call 0845 075 3993 to order.

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THU 16 APRIL 7.30PM Claire Sweeney stars as Penny Crowe, the host of a late-night radio phone-in. As Britain’s leading Agony Aunt, she takes calls about every date from hell and the occasional one from heaven. She is more than happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she as happy to take it…?

FRI 17 APRIL

ROLLER DISCO

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02/02/2015 17:45 Silver Wheels Roller Disco is rolling into Watford Colosseum! With different sessions for all ages and abilities, let us take you on a journey from the 80s into the 21st century. Hire skates or wear your own and dance and skate to our fabulous DJ sets. Silver Wheels prides itself on a fun environment for all to enjoy.

EARLY BIRD OFFER UNTIL FRIDAY 10 APRIL Family Sessions 5pm – 6pm £6.00 Overs 18s 9pm – 11pm £8.00 General Skating Session 7pm – 8.30pm £7.50 TICKETS from Sat 11 April £10.00 no booking fee

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ALAN CARR

SPOT LIGHT ON

Alan Carr will be live on stage at Watford Colosseum on Friday 8 May. The last few remaining tickets are available online at watfordcolosseum.co.uk In the middle of my interview with Alan Carr, a very loud police siren starts wailing in the background. Quick as a flash, the comedian jokes that, “I’m so in demand, even the police want me,” before adding with a laugh: “Or maybe they’ve seen my act and want to arrest me!” This is typical of the quick-witted humour of one of the finest comics currently at work in this country. And the good news is, Alan is about to underline just how brilliant he is by embarking on his first major stand-up tour for three years – including a performance at Watford Colosseum. Alan, previously responsible for such successful live shows as Tooth Fairy and Spexy Beast, is really pleased to be undertaking a tour once again. “I love live comedy,” he beams. “Sometimes the politics of doing the chat show and booking guests can be frustrating. And occasionally you’ll have a dud guest with nothing to say.

“But when it’s just you on stage with a mic in front of lots of people who have come specifically to see you, it’s fantastic. You’re the boss. I get such a buzz on stage. It’s a complete adrenalin rush. When you dream up new material and think, ‘Great, I can add that to the set,’ it’s a wonderful feeling. If it works, a new joke always brings a smile to my face. It’s such a thrill.” Alan, who recently hosted Channel 4’s flagship fundraising show Stand Up To Cancer which went on to raise an amazing £14 million for Cancer Research, has amazingly devoted fans. “They’re always lovely,” he enthuses. The warmth of his fans gives Alan a real glow. “Twitter can be a nasty, spiteful place. It makes you think the British public are awful. But Twitter isn’t real. It encourages a certain type of person. The real British public are lovely. People are really warm – they feel they know me, and they’re always bringing me presents! They bring me lots of knickers and ropey drinks for the globe on my chat show.” Such is his rapport with his fans that Alan has deliberately chosen to perform at more intimate venues on the “Yap, Yap, Yap!” tour. “I could have played arenas and done the tour within a month, but in those big places you can’t talk to the audience. If you mention the jumper of someone in the front row, 11,999 other people say, ‘What’s he on about?’ What Alan loves is that, “When you’re on stage, the audience transports you and you almost go into a trance. These people have paid good money to see you, and you can’t let them down. If they’ve had a crap day, they just want to go out and have a laugh – and it’s your responsibility to deliver. You want to perform for them because they’re so lovely.” Alan proceeds to explain the title of the show. “I called it, Yap, Yap, Yap! because there’s a lot of waffle out there. With blogs and Twitter, everyone has an opinion nowadays. I can’t believe I’ll be waffling on stage for two hours – I’m adding to it. It’s my own fault!” Interview by James Rampton

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MEGASLAM WRESTLING: LIVE Megaslam Wrestling: Live is the action-packed, one of a kind, family fun spectacular! Witness live what the rest of the world watches on TV as the colourful characters of Megaslam Wrestling do battle in adrenaline-filled, high-impact bouts. TICKETS £15.00*, £10.00* FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £10.00* each GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

TUE 21 APRIL 1PM

TEA DANCE Mr Wonderful returns to the Colosseum with a glittering dance event. 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. Watford Colosseum’s Tea Dance will evoke memories of a forgotten era and create memories of a new one. TICKETS £5.00 GROUPS 8+ 20% off Tea, coffee and a selection of homemade cakes available. No booking fee.

THU 23 APRIL 8PM

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EXPLOSION Compañia de Flamenco

Compañia de Flamenco presents Jay Markwick, a young dancer who has stormed around the world with his company and incredible footwork. Explosion is a unique fusion of these various dance styles, exploding with an intense colour and vibrancy that tells a love story through a sensual, fun and exciting combination of passion, strength and speed. TICKETS £24.50*, £21.50*, £19.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

FRI 1 MAY 7.30PM

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

With sold-out shows across the globe, the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival is visiting Watford for the first time with a brand-new selection of extraordinary short films from the world’s leading adventure film makers. Exhilarating and thought-provoking, this is a must-see for anyone with a spirit of adventure! TICKETS £14.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage on tour in the UK and worldwide

AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING The Tribute Show

Often imitated but never bettered, this is the original celebration of the iconic music from the multi-award-winning soundtrack to Dirty Dancing. Featuring the classic songs Hey Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to have the time of your life! TICKETS £20.50*, £18.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

WED 6 MAY DOORS 7PM, START 7.30PM

A relaxed evening of fine food and fine music Sit back, take a sentimental journey or tap your feet along to some superb live jazz, whilst enjoying a delicious three-course meal. The perfect evening for all music lovers. TICKETS £35.00 includes a three-course meal and the evening’s entertainment No booking fee

THU 7 MAY 7.30PM

FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT

You Should Be Dancing! As the BBC Young Dancer competition draws to a close, join BBC Radio 2 and the BBC Concert Orchestra for an evening of music from the world of dance. Ballroom, ballet, swing, tap, disco – from the Sleeping Beauty to Saturday Night Fever – we pay tribute to some of the world’s greatest hoofers plus some memorable dance moments from the musicals and at the movies. TICKETS £27.50*, £25.00*, £22.50*

SAT 9 MAY 7.30PM

YAMATO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN

Using their whole bodies to expertly control the rhythms, Yamato leave audiences exhilarated in this high-energy, explosive production. The sheer physical strength and dynamic movement of the drummers is as impressive as the music, in this visually spectacular and highly entertaining show. ‘Sheer joy’ Metro PREMIUM SEATS £29.50* TICKETS £25.00*, £21.00* CONCESSIONS £3.00 off UNDER 16s £16.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

LAST FEW MAINING E R SEATS 8PM FRI 8 MAY

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THE BEE GEES STORY Featuring the stunningly convincing vocals of brothers Darren, Gary and Jack Simmons as Maurice, Barry and Robin Gibb, these three leading men recreate the extensive Gibb Brothers’ repertoire. Never before has there been a more complete Bee Gees experience. TICKETS £21.00*, £18.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

FRI 15 MAY 8PM

iMAGICIAN

Jamie Allan explores the work of history’s greatest illusionist then demonstrates how modern technology can make them even more mind-blowing. His incredible illusions have recently appeared on ITV’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show, BBC’s The One Show, BBC Breakfast, CBBC’s The Slammer and most recently, ITV’s Get Your Act Together. TICKETS £22.00*, £20.50* UNDER 16s £16.50* FAMILY OFFER £16.50* each (min 1 adult, max 6 tickets) GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 16 MAY 7.30PM

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Naming themselves after the 5.30-6.30PM unemployment benefit form, UB40 formed in 1978, before releasing their debut album Signing Off in August 1980 – considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. It was the start of a career that has since seen the band have over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieve sales of over 100 million records, making UB40 one of the most successful British groups of all-time. The band’s latest Top 30 album Getting Over The Storm was awarded BBC Radio 2’s ‘Album Of The Week’ accolade and received five-star reviews from the UK’s music press on its release in September 2013. TICKETS £32.50 STANDING £30.00 plus £2.50 per ticket booking fee

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CLAIRE SWEENEY

SPOT LIGHT ON

Claire Sweeney is starring in Sex In Suburbia on Thursday 16 April. Tickets are available online at watfordcolosseum.co.uk Where did the idea for Sex In Suburbia come from? All the appallingly bad dates my friends and I have ever experienced. We’d tell each other what had happened and get over the horror of the experiences by laughing about them. Then, about two years ago, my close friend Mandy Muden and I started writing them all down in my front room with the notion of turning them into a comedy. At first we weren’t even sure if we were funny! But the play went down a storm with the audiences last year when it first opened in Liverpool. We take them through every emotion and they enjoy themselves so much that they get up to dance in the aisles and sing along to the big musical anthems we’ve included, such as I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and, of course, I Will Survive. What happens in the show? It’s all about the eternal subject of love and romance, and the quest to find Mr Right through a series of mainly unsatisfactory dating experiences. But we’ve tried to take the bad out of the date and make the audience laugh by helping them to see the funny side. In our comedy the host of a late-night radio show is Britain’s leading agony aunt and she takes calls from listeners about their dates from hell – and the occasional one from heaven – and dishes out her advice. In the original show I played a relationship expert, but this time around I play myself – a working mum with a baby. Have you included your own experiences of dating? Yes, all the material comes from me and my friends. I’m the woman who goes on all these dodgy dates looking for love and then reaches a stage in her life when she would like to settle down and become a mum!

Well, you certainly got that, Claire! Yes, I was due to go on tour with the show when I found out I was pregnant. Being a mum is the best thing ever and Jaxon is the love of my life. What kind of baby-related stories are in the show? Funny anecdotes about pregnancy and breastfeeding. I had the most gorgeous pregnancy and loved my growing bump and being able to eat what I wanted. A few weeks after I had Jaxon, people came up to congratulate me on being pregnant. I hadn’t lost baby weight and they thought I was still expecting! I was a bit embarrassed and replied indignantly, ‘Actually my baby’s six weeks old.’ You can’t ping back into shape immediately. Did you think twice about putting your own material in? No, I found it liberating. I’ve changed the names and places but a few of the dates are based on my real dating experiences. I thought they were funny and I’m glad all the women who saw them in the show thought so too. You have to laugh in the face of adversity, don’t you? What are some of the more outlandish dates experienced by friends? Well, one of them found the macho man she was dating wearing a frilly rah-rah dress! There’s another extraordinary tale about a cross-dresser. It’s the true story of a woman married to an uncommunicative, unpleasant man who suddenly discovers that he likes to wear women’s clothes. After the initial shock, she becomes the best of friends with his alter ego – who’s softer, warm and kind – and it saves their marriage. Do women in the audience volunteer their own stories? Oh gosh yes! We have a slot in the show where they can share their dating nightmares. Instead of ‘Blind Date’ we call it ‘Bad Date.’

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SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA SUN 17 MAY 7.30PM Every Bond song is an event in itself and this exciting, fast and sexy show brings you hit after hit, including Goldfinger, Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, You Only Live Twice, The Man With The Golden Gun, Golden Eye, Casino Royal, Live and Let Die, Skyfall and many, many more. With a cast of top London singers and a star studded Orchestra, this dynamite show will conjure up dreamy visions of a suave charismatic Bond and dangerously thrilling baddies.

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TICKETS £21.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

WED 20 MAY 8PM

THE CAVERN BEATLES The Cavern Beatles are talented instrumentalists and singers, who recreate their individual characters to an unprecedented standard. The band’s breath-taking attention to detail extends to the use of genuine 1960s instruments and all of the equipment seen on stage is the same as that used by The Beatles wherever possible. TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

18+

TICKETS £35.00 including a cocktail on arrival, a three-course meal plus the evening’s entertainment no booking fee

FRI 22 MAY DOORS OPEN 7.30PM, DINNER 8PM

Calling all ladies! An evening full of gorgeous male entertainment, a cheeky drag queen, a devilish cocktail on arrival and a scrumptious three-course meal - this Ladies’ Night is set to tantalise all your senses! Contains nudity!

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THU 28 MAY 8PM

THE WEST END MEN Direct from a West End run and a sell-out tour of Asia, The West End Men return to the UK with a brand-new show celebrating the leading Men of the West End. Performing songs from the biggest shows in the World as well as a selection of some of the best rock and pop classics, The West End Men showcases the talent and prowess of some of the finest performers of this generation. This new show, which features pop star and X Factor finalist Marcus Collins, promises to take you on a journey to the very heart of the West End and its leading Men.

TICKETS £29.50*, £27.00*, £23.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 30 – SUN 31 MAY ‘Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very, very small...’ Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. SAT 1PM & 4PM, SUN 10AM & 1PM TICKETS £16.50*, £14.50* FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £14.50* each GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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STRINGFEVER

If you’re looking for an evening’s entertainment like you’ve never heard before, then meet Giles, Ralph, Graham and Neal Broadbent collectively known as Stringfever. With their electric instruments and live beat-boxing, the world’s first genetically modified string quartet combine exceptional musical skill with a real talent for involving and engaging audiences to provide you with a night you’ll never forget. TICKETS £18.50*, £16.00* concessions £2.00 off Groups 8+ 10% off Groups 20+ 20% off

WED 10 JUNE DOORS OPEN 7.30pm, DINNER 8PM

FRI 12 JUNE 8PM

LEDD ZEPP Re-Create The Celebration Day Concert Back by popular demand Ledd Zepp brings you a brand-new show, recreating the hits from the Celebration Day Concert. Hear all these great Led Zeppelin hits that include Good Times Bad Times, Ramble On, Black Dog, In My Time Of Dying, plus iconic tunes like Stairway to Heaven, Kashmir and many, many more! TICKETS £20.00*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 13 JUNE 7.30PM

ROSE-MARIE

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Irish singing star Rose-Marie comes to Watford hot off a tour of the USA. With current record sales of over 15 million records, all 20 of her album releases going to gold or platinum status and a new album ready for imminent release, this evening with Rose-Marie is will be full of laughter and song – just for the Craic! TICKETS £18.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

DID YOU KNOW…

at Watford Colosseum in 1972, Elton John carried on singing without lights, backing group or microphone when the power was cut. Be part of the next historical moment – sign up to Watford Colosseum’s mailing list at watfordcolosseum.co.uk

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Strictly Come Dancing’s

PASHA KOVALEV Life Through Dance

In this amazing new show starring the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014, Pasha Kovalev and his sensational dancers, the audience will be transported into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all its glitter and sequence. Life Through Dance is a non-stop action and sparkle-packed journey through life and love, expressed by the language of dance. The production will feature breathtaking choreography, sensational music and amazing costumes. TICKETS £24.50*, £21.50* Groups 8+ 10% off Groups 20+ 20% off

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MON 15 JUNE 7.30PM

THE OVERTONES

After three consecutive top five albums, 750,000 sales and three sold-out headline tours, The Overtones continue to reboot classic sounds for contemporary audiences. A consistently popular attraction at major events including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, the Festival of Remembrance, BT London Live and British Summer Time, The Overtones’ previous three headline tours have all sold-out, the most recent of which sold the entire total of over 35,000 tickets in advance.

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VIP TICKETS £99.00* TICKETS £38.50*, £28.50*, £21.50*

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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk WED 17 JUNE 7.30PM

WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY Watford Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra perform a selection of music by English composers to entertain you on a summer’s evening. Edward Elgar The Music Makers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast William Walton Henry V Suite TICKETS £18.00*, £17.00*, £15.00* UNDER 18s Up to two tickets at £1 each when purchased with a full-price ticket. Additional child tickets half price*

THU 18 JUNE 8PM

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Direct from London’s West End, award-winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in Buddy -The Musical) and a full cast of performers tell The Simon and Garfunkel Story. With huge projected photos, original film footage and a live band, hear classic hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more. TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* CONCESSIONS £1.50 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

FRI 19 JUNE 8PM

MILTON JONES and the Temple of Daft

CURRY & PINT

Yes him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he? Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not you’ll be cross. ‘Absurdist one-line masterpieces’ The Times TICKETS £25.00*

SAT 20 JUNE 8PM

SOUL LEGENDS

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Direct from the USA, the music of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White and more. Amazing performers, choreography and costumes revive Respect, Soul Man, Sex Machine, River Deep Mountain High, Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My Everything, I Feel Good and more in the feel-good show of the year. TICKETS £24.00* CONCESSIONS £1.50 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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‘MY JAW DROPPED AT PRETTY MUCH EVERY SONG’ Everything-Theatre.com

PREPARE YE

THE LEGENDARY ROCK MUSICAL IS BACK!

Sugababes’ JADE EWEN

The VOICE’S LEANNE JARVIS

X FACTOR’S ANDY ABRAHAM

GODSPELL IN CONCERT THE UK TOUR 2015 Conceived and Originally Directed by

JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK

Music and New Lyrics by

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Produced by RUSSELL SCOTT and MARK PETTITT for GODSPELL IN CONCERT UK LIMITED

By Arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LIMITED Originally Produced on the New York Stage by EDGAR LANSBURY/STUART DUNCAN/JOSEPH BERUH

TUE 23 – WED 24 JUNE 8pm

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Godspell, the legendary rock musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked, is back! Following the critically acclaimed sell-out success in London’s West End, the show is returning to the UK in a one-of-a-kind production, with a brand-new, modern-day rock score that features Light of the World, All Good Gifts and Day by Day. This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of countless theatre-goers all over the world. Now you can join in the celebration as a spectacular ensemble stir your soul, raise your spirit and lift you right out of your seat.

TICKETS £27.00*, £26.00*, £21.50* CONCESSIONS £3.00 off UNDER 16s £15.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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CHERyl, MIKE & JAY

Formerly of Bucks Fizz with Bobby M plus special guest

BUCKS FIZZ RECEPTION For an extra £4 enjoy a glass of Bucks Fizz before the show

Bucks Fizz became household names around the world when they won A Song for Europe and the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981. With over 20 singles including My Camera Never Lies, Land Of Make Believe and Making Your Mind Up, they sold in excess of 15 million records. If you love the 80s this is a night not to be missed! TICKETS £22.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 27 JUNE 8PM – LATE If you are looking for a fun-filled evening of pure 80s music and dancing for the over 25s, then look no further! Tropicana Nights specialises in good oldfashioned party nights. Whether you go all out in your favourite 80s outfit or not, you are guaranteed to get in the party mood as soon as you walk into the room. So, if you want to go back to your fun-filled youth, you have definitely come to the right place. Welcome to Tropicana Nights. TICKETS £9.00 GROUPS 10+ 10% off No booking fee

25+

SUN 28 JUNE 7.30PM

SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB Featuring The Jiving Lindy Hoppers & Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra

Swinging at The Cotton Club is the action-packed show celebrating the music, dance, and songs of The Cotton Club – New York City’s famous nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. With performances in homage to Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Waller, Watford Colosseum is guaranteed to be swinging! TICKETS £22.00*, £18.00*, £16.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

GROUPS GET MORE AT WATFORD COLOSSEUM

If you are part of a party of eight or more ask about special ticket deals Contact groups@watfordcolosseum.co.uk or call 01923 474124

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WED 8 JULY, DOORS 7.30PM, FOOD SERVED 8PM COMEDY ONLY £10.00 COMEDY FOOD & DRINK £18.00 no booking fee

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18+

THU 9 JULY 8PM

THE CARPENTERS STORY

The Carpenters Story features Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter – guaranteed to bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo. In this magical musical journey spanning three decades, hear hit songs such as Yesterday Once More, Please Mr Postman, Top Of The World, They Long To Be Close To You and We’ve Only Just Begun. TICKETS £23.00*, £21.00*, £19.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 11 – SUN 12 JULY SAT 2PM & 4PM, SUN 11AM & 2PM

The Tiger who Came to Tea

OLIVIER AWARD-NOMINEE A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood. Based on the book by Judith Kerr Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig. A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem...expect to be surprised! TICKETS £11.50* SCHOOLS £9.50 GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

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PRODUCTION PHOTOS: DARREN BELL

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‘YOU’D BE A MUPPET TO MISS IT’ EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

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‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ SUNDAY TIMES

HHHHH SUNDAY TIMES, NEWS OF THE WORLD, SUNDAY EXPRESS, ABSOLUTE RADIO, SMOOTH FM, MAGIC FM

THU 2 – SAT 4 JULY Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Following five years in the West End and sell-out runs worldwide (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is coming to Watford! Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other. So don’t let your life suck – book your tickets today!

THU & FRI 7.30PM, SAT 5PM & 8.30PM TICKETS EVENINGS £27.50*, £25.50*, £22.00* SAT 5PM £22.50*, £20.00*, £17.00* CONCESSIONS £3.00 off UNDER 16s £16.00* * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

14+

BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk Special guest star Judy Garland’s daughter, Miss Lorna Luft

MON 13 – TUE 14 JULY 8PM

The UK premiere of a song and dance spectacular celebrating the classic songs of Miss Judy Garland. Join our incredible cast of performers as they take you through Judy’s stage and screen career including never before seen film highlights and interviews. A remarkable musical journey through a dazzling songbook. Including: Over the Rainbow, The Man That Got Away, Easter Parade, Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart, Get Happy, The Trolley Song, Rock-a-Bye Your Baby (with a Dixie Melody). Creative Director Arlene Phillips TICKETS £30.00*, £28.50*, £24.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 18 JULY 7.30PM

WEST COAST

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This complete entertainment experience celebrates the iconic music of The Beach Boys, jam-packed with familiar foot-tapping hits well known to audiences worldwide including Good Vibrations, Fun, Fun, Fun, Surfin USA, Sloop John B, Barbara Ann, God Only Knows, Surfin’ Safari and California Girls. The original and unique harmony sound of The Beach Boys is accurately recreated by these five great singers in a light-hearted and entertaining ‘feel-good’ production. TICKETS £20.00*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

TUE 21 JULY 1PM

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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk THU 23 JULY DOORS OPEN 6.45PM, DINNER 7.15PM

ROCKY HORROR MURDER SHOW

Dammit Janet! There’s a killer loose over at the Frankenstein place and we need your help to take a jump to the left and find the culprit! Sing and dance your way through this mystery and see if you can solve the crime in this science fiction, double feature, murder show. Make sure you make time to enjoy a three-course meal before you do the time warp again! TICKETS £38.00 including three-course meal. No booking fee

SUN 2 AUGUST 11AM & 3PM

TICKETS £16.00*, Children £11.00* FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.50* each FAMILY OF 3 (including 1 adult only) £11.00* each

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Experience a Sing-a-Long-a screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen. Watch as we bring the film to life and experience this movie in a new light as we bring Elsa and Anna onstage as if they have walked out of the film. So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-aLong-a Frozen where YOU the audience are the stars.

GREAT GIFT!

POST-SHOW PRINCESS PARTY For an extra £6.50 visit the Forum Restaurant for an hour long fabulous Frozen party © Disney 2014

SUN 9 AUGUST

ROLLER DISCO

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Silver Wheels Roller Disco is rolling into Watford Colosseum! With different sessions for all ages and abilities, let us take you on a journey from the 80s into the 21st century. Hire skates or wear your own and dance and skate to our fabulous DJ sets. Silver Wheels prides itself on a fun environment for all to enjoy. EARLY BIRD OFFER UNTIL FRIDAY 31 JULY Family Sessions 2pm – 3.30pm £6.00 Overs 18s 8.30pm – 10.30pm £8.00 General Skating Session 4.30pm – 6pm, 6.30pm – 8pm £7.50 TICKETS from Sat 1 August £10.00 No booking fee

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THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! The Johnny Cash Roadshow features respected singer/songwriter Clive John, alongside the Carter Sisters and brass section the JC Horns. This celebration of Johnny Cash also features emotive screen visuals. ‘Clive’s resemblance is uncanny’ Rosanne Cash, first daughter of Johnny Cash TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

FRI 21 AUGUST 7PM Conducted by Peter Stark and Ben Gernon

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS GOLD

Hertfordshire County Youth and Schools’ Symphony Orchestras Pyotr Tchaikovsky Romeo & Juliet Fantasy overture Serge Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet suites Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5 Celebrating the 50th year of youth orchestras in Hertfordshire and showcasing the most talented young players from across the county in an exciting and ambitious programme. TICKETS £18.00*, £12.00* STUDENTS/CHILDREN £5.00* CONCESSIONS (Over 60s/Friends of the HCY Music Groups) £15.00*, £10.00*

SUN 23 AUGUST 11AM & 2.30PM

BASIL BRUSH Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand-new specially written live show packed with fun and excitement. Boom Boom! TICKETS £14.00* UNDER 16s £12.00* FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £10.50* each GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

MEET BASIL AND MR STEPHEN AFTER THE SHOW!

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JIMMY CARR Funny Business

16+

Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the gags. TICKETS £26.00 plus £3.00 per ticket booking fee

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FRI 4 SEPTEMBER 8PM – LATE If you are looking for a fun-filled evening of pure 80s music and dancing for the over 25s, then look no further! Tropicana Nights specialises in good old-fashioned party nights. Whether you go all out in your favourite 80s outfit or not, you are guaranteed to get in the party mood as soon as you walk into the room. So, if you want to go back to your fun-filled youth, you have definitely come to the right place. Welcome to Tropicana Nights. 25+ TICKETS £9.00 GROUPS 10+ 10% off No booking fee

WED 9 SEPTEMBER DOORS OPEN 6.45PM, DINNER 7.15PM

GREASE MURDER MYSTERY Murder is the word at the High School Spring Fling and it’s up to you to make sure you’re not a Super Sleuth drop out and solve this crime! So sing and dance along to all your favourite Grease songs as you prepare to uncover the mystery that lies within…there are worse things you could do! TICKETS £38.00 including three-course meal. No booking fee

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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk THU 10 SEPTEMBER 8PM

THE KING IS BACK Starring Ben Portsmouth

UK Elvis tribute artiste, Ben Portsmouth topped the bill on David Letterman Show in 2013. In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest’ which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ the only artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title. With stunning costumes and superb musicianship, this is one of the best Elvis tributes performing today.

TICKETS £20.00*, £18.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THE ABBA REUNION SHOW The ABBA Reunion Show is a recreation concert which continues to entertain and enthral audiences across the globe. Superbly accurate vocals, harmonies, guitar, keyboards plus back-line musicians combined with stunning iconic replica costumes, choreography and set produce this most authentic and ABBA show. TICKETS £20.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

NEW DATE! TUE 15 SEPTEMBER Doors OPEN 7.30PM, DINNER 8PM

ONLY FOOLS AND 3 COURSES

Marlene and Boycie are hosting a Gala Dinner, but will things go to plan with Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert on the guest list? Expect a big fun night out in a friendly party atmosphere with some of the finest comedy actors in the land, produced to the highest standards with your enjoyment at the top of the menu. Lovely Jubbly! TICKETS £40.00 includes three-course meal. No booking fee.

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WED 16 SEPTEMBER, DOORS 7.30PM, FOOD SERVED 8PM COMEDY ONLY £10.00 COMEDY FOOD & DRINK £18.00 no booking fee

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18+

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WED 16 SEPTEMBER 8PM Back BACK TO BACHARACH to To Bacharach celebrates the work of legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach Back Bacharach and lyricist Hal David. The duo have penned some of the most Magic Moments from the Burt Bacharach Songbook Back to Baracharch celebrates the music of legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach who together with Hal David helped shape popular music.

10 Amazing Musicians 3 WestEnd Vocalists 1 Great Performance

iconic songs of all time, such as Walk On By, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Always Something There To Remind Me, Alfie, What’s New Pussycat, I Say A Little Prayer For You, Magic Moments and Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – all of which will be performed on the night by a West End cast and 10-piece band. TICKETS £21.50*, £18.50*

FRI 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM All tHeir greAtest Hits incluDing...

Alfie • What The World needs now •The look Of love close to You • i say A little Prayer • What’s new Pussycat raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

SHOWADDYWADDY Showaddywaddy has sold more than 20 million records and has toured the world. This dynamic and uplifting live show features all of their biggest hits, including Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more. So come and join the Dancing Party…You’ve Got What It Takes! TICKETS £20.00*, £18.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

SAT 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

G4 By unprecedented demand, 2004 X Factor finalists and multi-platinum selling vocal quartet G4 are coming to Watford Colosseum as part of a multi-date UK tour to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. Frontman Jonathan Ansell says, ‘You can expect the classic G4 treatment: lots of classic songs given the traditional G4 twist, and there’ll definitely be a surprise or two along the way!’. Experience G4’s trademark sound: expect to hear the tunes that helped make them famous, such as My Way, Nessun Dorma and Bohemian Rhapsody, alongside some fresh takes on music of more recent years. It’s sure to be an evening to live long in the memory. MEET & GREET TICKETS £75.00* TICKETS £27.50*, £24.50*

*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 SUN 20 – MON 21 SEPTEMBER SUN 1.30PM & 4.30PM, MON 11AM & 2PM Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own! Book early for Watford Colosseum’s glittering family treat. Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand-new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, Running Time puppetry, plenty of audience Approx. 55 minutes participation and lots of laughs! Main and pudding for

5.95

TICKETS £12.00* SCHOOLS £9.50 GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

THU 24 SEPTEMBER 8PM

ULTIMATE EAGLES From BAFTA award-winning producers comes the show that celebrates the legacy of The Eagles. Starring Grammy-nominated musicians performing, with absolute accuracy, timeless masterpieces, such as Hotel California, Take It Easy, Desperado, and many more with such reverence that you’ll believe you’re listening to the real thing! ‘I thought I was listening to the real thing’ Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 TICKETS £22.50*, £19.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

FRI 25 SEPTEMBER 8PM

SOLID GOLD 70s SHOW The Solid Gold 70s Show is jam-packed full of glam rock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems from ELO, Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, David Essex, 10cc, Suzi Quatro, David Cassidy, The Carpenters, The Osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more. Sparkling vocals plus musicians that have performed with Ultravox, Mike Oldfield and Asia guarantee a great night out. PREMIUM SEATS £26.00* TICKETS £23.00*, £21.00*

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.

BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk SAT 26 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

The Sounds of the

NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA Glenn Miller Era The lights soften, the mood settles. An audience waits for that first moment of sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, but with eyes anxious for the lead. Then, as if giving body to an echo, the murmured notes of Moonlight Serenade…and the night, it seems, is suddenly full and timeless. Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents an unmissable evening. TICKETS £21.50*, £19.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

TUE 29 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

This event is being run in aid of the Professional Cricketers Association and raising money which will go to the organisation’s Benevolent Fund.

BOYCOTT & AGGERS

An Evening with Aggers challenges GB to justify his forthright views on cricket and life in general and our Geoffrey will say exactly what he thinks (what else?) about the ECB, England’s management and coaching staff, team selection, the captaincy, Kevin Pietersen and many other subjects he has hit out on in his latest autobiography, on air and in print. The show is peppered with hilarious anecdotes, the audience can tweet Aggers live with their own questions and the evening will, as ever, be fun, fiery and full of surprises! TICKETS £23.00*, £21.50*, £17.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off

WED 30 SEPTEMBER 8PM The Supreme Fabulettes, London’s acclaimed all-male female close harmony vocal group, are coming to Watford! Directed by William Baker, creative director to Kylie Minogue, featuring songs especially composed by Boy George, starring Sam Buttery from TV’s The Voice, the hit-packed production tells the tale of an all-girl close harmony group…with a difference! TICKETS £20.50*, £18.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

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

Parties

Watford Colosseum has hosted many parties over the years…from West Herts Federation of Women’s Clubs Christmas Party in the 60s to Rohini’s Birthday Party earlier this year.

The perfect venue for

Watford Colosseum is a beautifully restored Art Deco listed building in the heart of Watford. It offers two flexible and adaptable spaces that can cater for between 10 and 1400 people. Our dedicated in-house event and hospitality team are able to create a totally bespoke event, with our creative and innovative team of chefs providing menus that use only the freshest ingredients, complemented by an extensive and contemporary wine, spirit and beer list.

For more information contact

hospitality@watfordcolosseum.co.uk or 01923 474 100

OTHER HQ THEATRES IN YOUR AREA HAYES

BECK THEATRE SUN 26 APRIL

WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT WED 29 APRIL

DIRTY DUSTING

THU 14 – SAT 16 MAY

Starring Crissy Rock THU 7 MAY

THE KILKENNYS

TIONAL NEW SMASH HIT becktheatre.org.uk

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SWAN MON 6 – SAT 11 APRIL

THE FULL MONTY

Starring Gary Lucy TUE 21 – SAT 25 APRIL

TUE 14 – SAT 18 APRIL

THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS

‘DEEPLY AFFECTING, BEAUTIFUL’ ‘AN EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF FRIENDSHIP’ ‘A SMALL WONDER OF A BOOK’ WALL STREET JOURNAL

IRISH INDEPENDENT

THE GUARDIAN

FROM THE BOOK BY JOHN BOYNE ADAPTED BY ANGUS JACKSON

TUE 12 – SAT 16 MAY

THE CAR MAN

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BOOKING INFORMATION Booking your favourite seats at Watford Colosseum couldn’t be easier. You can book your tickets at a time that suits you using our safe, secure and easy to use online booking system. Why wait in a queue when you can book your tickets and choose exactly where you’re going to be sitting from the comfort of your own home? Simply visit watfordcolosseum.co.uk, select your show and follow the easy on-screen steps. Don’t have online access? Don’t worry! IN PERSON The Ticket Desk is open Monday – Saturday 12noon – 4pm. On performance days it opens two hours before the performance. BY TELEPHONE Call our helpful Ticketing Team on 0845 075 3993. Our lines are open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm. PAYMENT METHODS We accept major credit

and debit cards, cash and HQ Theatre vouchers Cheques should be made payable to “Colosseum Theatre Watford Ltd”. BABES IN ARMS Children under four years of age will not be admitted to Watford Colosseum, except for family shows. Children under 18 months of age may be accommodated on parents’ or guardians’ lap subject to a £1.00 charge. For children over 18 months, usual ticket prices and concessions will apply and a seat will be allocated. Watford Colosseum reserves the right to exclude babes in arms from any performance. 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.

BOOKING FEES All bookings made via our

website, 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. Where tickets are posted there is an additional £2.00 per transaction postage and handling charge. Priority Members and groups of 8+ are exempt from booking fees and postage and handling charges. CONCESSIONS For certain performances

discounts are offered to make enjoying Watford Colosseum more affordable for customers over 60, under 16 and those who are unwaged or in full-time education. Only one discount can apply per ticket. Patrons with a disability receive the concessionary price, when concessions are available, and if accompanied by a carer in receipt of carer’s allowance,one free carer ticket. Proof of eligibility will be requested.

ACCESS FOR ALL We are committed to making Watford Colosseum accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements please let us know when booking. • Access for wheelchair users • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities

• Working dogs welcome • Accessible toilet

THANK YOU FOR HELPING GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL Watford Colosseum is raising money to help fund brand-new operating theatres at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. For the past three years HQ Theatres & Hospitality, alongside sister company Qdos Entertainment, has been supporting the Theatres for Theatres appeal, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

So far the generosity of audiences and staff has raised over £570,000 for the charity, but we have more to raise to help build and equip a suite of new operating theatres at the Hospital which will open in 2017. You can donate using collection tins at Watford Colosseum or online at gosh.org/theatredonation Your support makes a huge difference. Thank you.

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PARKING Parking is available at several locations within a short walk of the venue. The Gade car park, WD17 1NA and The Avenue car park, WD17 4NR are both open 24 hours. The Town Hall car park, WD17 3EX is open to the public from 4pm – Midnight, Monday – Friday and from 7am – Midnight on Saturday and Sunday.

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Copies of this brochure are available in large print and other accessible formats. Please contact the Ticket Office. Sales are made subject to the ‘Terms and Conditions for The Sale Of Tickets, Gift Vouchers & Memberships’ as published at watfordcolosseum.co.uk/Online/terms_conditions (copies are also available from the Ticket Office). 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. Tickets prices subject to change in line with the prevailing VAT rate at the time of purchase

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MARCH

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WED 4 AL MURRAY FRI 6 LET’S TWIST AGAIN SAT 7 MAGIC - A KIND OF QUEEN SUN 8 RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC MON 9 PAUL WELLER THU 12 ANTON AND ERIN FRI 13 THE ELVIS YEARS SAT 14 WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY SUN 15 VERDI LA TRAVIATA WED 18 FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT - SWASHBUCKLERS WED 18 FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE FRI 20 THE PLATTERS SAT 21 THE WALL OF FLOYD IN THE FLESH TOUR SUN 22 DINOSAUR ZOO THU 26 OMID DJALILI FRI 27 GINA YASHERE SAT 28 MOSCOW BALLET THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

SUN 7 WED 10 FRI 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 15 WED 17 THU 18 FRI 19 SAT 20 TUE 23 & WED 24 FRI 26 SAT 27 SUN 28

APRIL WED 1 COLOSSEUM COMEDY CLUB THU 2 BOBBY SOCKS AND BLUE JEANS FRI 3 THE DREAMBOYS TUE 7 & WED 8 THE PIRATES OF TREASURE ISLAND THU 9 THE COUNTRY SUPERSTARS EXPERIENCE SAT 11 THE SEARCHERS SUN 12 THE CHUCKLES OF OZ MON 13 & TUE 14 THE CAT IN THE HAT WED 15 THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW THU 16 ONLY FOOLS AND 3 COURSES THU 16 SEX IN SUBURBIA FRI 17 ROLLER DISCO SAT 18 MEGASLAM WRESTLING: LIVE! TUE 21 TEA DANCE THU 23 COMPAñA DE FLAMENCO EXPLOSION

MAY FRI 1 SAT 2 WED 6 THU 7 FRI 8 SAT 9 THU 14 FRI 15 SAT 16 SUN 17 WED 20 FRI 22 THU 28 SAT 30 & SUN 31

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING JAZZ EVENING FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT - YOU SHOULD BE DANCING ALAN CARR YAMATO DRUMMERS OF JAPAN THE BEE GEES STORY IMAGICIAN UB40 SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA THE CAVERN BEATLES LADIES’ NIGHT THE WEST END MEN BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM

STRING FEVER FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE LEDD ZEPP ROSE-MARIE PASHA KOVALEV THE OVERTONES WATFORD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY MILTON JONES SOUL LEGENDS GODSPELL CHERYL, MIKE AND JAY TROPICANA NIGHTS SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB

JULY THU 2 – SAT 4 WED 8 THU 9 SAT 11 & SUN 12 MON 13 & TUE 14 SAT 18 TUE 21 THU 23

AVENUE Q COLOSSEUM COMEDY CLUB THE CARPENTERS STORY THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA THE JUDY GARLAND STORY WEST COAST TEA DANCE ROCKY HORROR MURDER SHOW

AUGUST SUN 2 SUN 9 THU 20 FRI 21 SUN 23

SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN ROLLER DISCO THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW YOUTH ORCHESTRAS GOLD BASIL BRUSH

SEPTEMBER TUE 1 JIMMY CARR FRI 4 TROPICANA NIGHTS SAT 5 HERTS CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL WED 9 GREASE MURDER MYSTERY THU 10 THE KING IS BACK SAT 12 THE ABBA REUNION TUE 15 ONLY FOOLS AND 3 COURSES WED 16 COLOSSEUM COMEDY CLUB WED 16 BACK TO BACHARACH FRI 18 SHOWADDYWADDY SAT 19 G4 SUN 20 & MON 21 WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD THU 24 ULTIMATE EAGLES FRI 25 SOLID GOLD 70S SHOW SAT 26 NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA TUE 29 BOYCOTT & AGGERS WED 30 THE SUPREME FABULETTES

DID YOU KNOW…

at Watford Colosseum in 1973, Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra were joined on stage by Marc Bolan for a fifteen minute encore. BOOK ONLINE

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