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BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk WED 4 JUNE 8PM TICKETS £40.00 No booking fee
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Dead Over Dinner FORUM EVENT
HOT SNACKS FROM 10PM
The room is set. The suspects you’ll know. The weapons are obvious. Murder is on the menu! The Professor’s dinner parties are the talk of the town. But it’s never a question of what he serves but rather who he has invited. The winner will be the person not caught out by the twist at midnight! Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner while the plot twists, turns and finally unfolds!
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FRI 20 JUNE 8PM – 2AM TICKETS £5.00 No booking fee Get in the party mood and be transported back to the decade that taste forgot – the funktastic 70s! Dance the night away to one classic floor-filler after another; join us in the Forum where we’ll be hosting a fab Karaoke Party or check out our fabulous new Cocktail Bar. Prepare to 25+ have fun!
NEW Cocktail BAR
TUE 1 JULY 1PM TICKETS £5.00 GROUPS 8+ 20% off No booking fee
TEA DANCE
Mr Wonderful returns with another 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. The Colosseum’s Tea Dance will evoke memories of a forgotten era and create memories of a new one. Tea, coffee and a selection of homemade cakes available. FRI 4 JULY & THU 11 SEPTEMBER 8PM
TICKETS £30.00 including three-course meal plus entertainment No booking fee
An evening full of gorgeous male entertainment, a cheeky drag queen, a devilish cocktail on arrival and a scrumptious three-course meal – this night is set to tantalise all your senses! Contains nudity.
FORUM EVENT
NEW Cocktail BAR
HELLFIRE
THU 24 JULY, WED 17 SEPT & WED 19 NOV DOORS 7.30PM, CURRY SERVED 8PM
CLUB
What a great night! A curry and three of the finest up-and-coming comedians all for £18.00. A night not to be missed!
£18.00 including a curry
COMEDY
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DRINKS DEALS
4 bottles of BEER
£12.00
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18+ FORUM EVENT
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MEMBERS’ CLUB
PRIORITY TICKET ACCESS • NO BOOKING OR POSTAGE FEES • E-NEWSLETTER • 10% DINING DISCOUNT • BROCHURE PREVIEW ALL FOR £30 A YEAR
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk THU 19 JUNE 7.30PM
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
Direct from London’s West End, the compelling story of the greatest music duo of all time. Using both original photos and film footage, The Simon and Garfunkel Story also features a full live band performing all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more. TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
THU 26 JUNE 7.30PM BBC Concert Orchestra
A CAPTIVE AUDIENCE
Words and Music from World War I Internment Camps The BBC Concert Orchestra performs a selection of music written and played in two wartime internment camps alongside readings of letters and poetry to tell the story of the prisoners. The programme includes Elgar’s Serenade for Strings, Wagner’s Overture to Tannhäuser and Wuest’s Alexandra Palace Ragtime Waltz. TICKETS £22.00*, £17.00*, £12.00* GROUPS 8+ 20% off
SAT 28 JUNE 7.30PM
LET’S HANG ON
This award-winning show takes you on a musical journey with Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring hits such as Beggin’, Grease, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry, Rag Doll, Take My Eyes Off You, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!) and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale with, of course, Let’s Hang On! TICKETS £22.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
THU 3 JULY 7PM
ROYAL AIR FORCE BAND
The Central Band of the Royal Air Force, one of the country’s very finest military bands, will perform both on its own and with Mill Hill County High School’s outstanding Concert Band, in aid of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity. The 240-strong Mill Hill County High School Year 7 Chorus will also contribute to a varied and entertaining programme. TICKETS £16.00*
THU 10 JULY 8PM
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Baby Love – 50 Years of No1 Hits Tour UK The all-new, all-star 2014 The Magic of Motown Baby Love Tour is celebrating 50 years of UK No1 hit singles. Featuring more chart-toppers than ever before the show marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores. Don’t let the magic of Motown stay away too long. TICKETS £26.00* £25.00* £22.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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GROUPS GET MORE AT WATFORD COLOSSEUM If you are part of a party of eight or more ask us about special ticket deals
* A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See back page for details.
FRI 18 JULY 8PM
THE STARS FROM THE COMMITMENTS
Direct from Dublin! Since 1993, The Stars from The Commitments and their band have been performing all the soul classics from the award-winning movie, The Commitments. The show consists of two hours of sizzling soul including Chain of Fools, Mustang Sally, Treat Her Right plus many more. TICKETS £20.00*, £18.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
FRI 25 JULY 8PM
THE ELO EXPERIENCE
Mr Blue Sky Tour The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to this great band. With a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience they’ll take you on a musical journey through time playing hits such as Evil Woman, Mr Blue Sky and many more. TICKETS £20.00*, £18.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
SAT 26 JULY 8PM
A VISION OF ELVIS
A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley and his sensational band and singers is recognised as Europe’s most authentic and successful tribute to Elvis Presley. This show brings you a full evening featuring all the classic hits, from the hip swivelling 50s Sun Studios to the Movie Years and the 1968 Comeback Special with the finale being the electrifying Jumpsuit Concert Years. TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
FRI 1 AUGUST 8PM
ULTIMATE ELTON JOHN
and the Rocket Band Some tribute artists look like their idol, some sound like their idol but Paul Bacon as Sir Elton John does both! Close your eyes and you won’t believe your ears, open your eyes and you won’t believe them either! Featuring Your Song, Candle in the Wind, Crocodile Rock and many more. TICKETS £22.50*, £20.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
THU 4 SEPTEMBER 8PM
CERI DUPREE
Fit for a Queen Celebrating thirty years on the stage, female impersonator Ceri Dupree stars in this sensational new show paying homage to some of his favourite ladies. You can expect side-splitting comedy and a visual feast of spectacular, eye popping and jaw dropping costumes. If you love Hollywood glamour this is not to be missed! TICKETS £19.50*, £17.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
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SAT 13, FRI 19 & SAT 20 DECEMBER TICKETS £45.00 per person GROUPS 50+ 5% discount
BOOK ONLINE watfordcolosseum.co.uk SAT 6 SEPTEMBER 8PM
SOUNDS OF THE GLENN MILLER ERA
With a full line-up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, a rhythm section and special guest vocalist Georgina Jackson, the Nick Ross Orchestra will faithfully recreate the wonderful sounds of such Big Bands as those led by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Syd Lawrence. TICKETS £21.50*, £19.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
FRI 12 SEPTEMBER 8PM
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN
Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works In 2000 Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes live grand final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. TICKETS £20.00*, £16.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
SAT 13 SEPTEMBER 8PM
CHAS AND DAVE Back by Demand Tour
Chas & Dave began writing and performing songs together in 1972 and are great musicians who know how to give an audience a good time. They have gained a cult audience of both young and old alike and by public demand they are about to be seen together on stage once more.
TICKETS £24.50*, £22.50*
THU 18 SEPTEMBER 8PM
ROY CHUBBY BROWN
18+
Who Ate All The Pies! Live Roy Chubby Brown returns with his bluest show yet! He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punchlines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. If easily offended please stay away! TICKETS £20.00*
FRI 19 SEPTEMBER 8PM
JOE LONGTHORNE
Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers although he’s best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who commented, “Joe can do me better than I can do myself”. He is now looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill. TICKETS £22.50*, £19.50* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
PRE-SHOW DINING
is available before every show at Watford Colosseum – to reserve a table visit watfordcolosseum.co.uk or call 0845 075 3993
SUMMER FAMILY SHOWS
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See back page for details.
THU 14 – SAT 16 AUGUST, THU 6.30PM, FRI & SAT 2.30PM & 6.30PM
SCOOBY-DOO The Mystery of the Pyramid
5+
Scooby-Doo and the gang are back with more spooky mystery and fun – this time in the Pyramids! Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne arrive in Egypt where they must solve the mystery of Pharaoh Hatchepsout’s Pyramid. With hilarious physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects, the whole family will enjoy this new episode live on stage.
TICKETS £20.50* CHILDREN £15.50* FAMILY OFFER (4 tickets) £62.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
WED 20 AUGUST 1PM & 3.30PM
3+
MILKSHAKE! LIVE
Starring some of your milkshake! favourites this musical spectacular is sure to have children up on their feet and singing at the top of their voices! Joining this fantastic show will be two milkshake presenters with new songs, classic favourites and funky dance routines, plus plenty of laughter, bags of audience interaction and loads of family fun. TICKETS £14.00* CHILD £12.00* FAMILY OFFER (4 tickets) £48.00* EARLY BIRD FAMILY OFFER (2 adults, 2 children) £44.00* until 31 May 2014 GROUPS 15+ 10% off
THU 21 & FRI 22 AUGUST 2pm & 4.30PM
ANGELINA BALLERINA The Mousical
2+
Angelina Ballerina pirouettes onto the stage in this sparkling musical – packed full of singing and dancing. Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when they win the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme. But when the girls and boys have very different ideas for the show and can’t seem to agree on anything it’s up to Angelina to ensure the show goes ahead. TICKETS £15.00*, £12.50* FAMILY OFFER (4 tickets) £55.00*, £48.00* GROUPS 8+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
SUN 24 AUGUST 11AM & 2.30PM
3+
THE SOOTY SHOW
Izzy wizzy, let’s get busy – It’s The Sooty Show! It’s Sooty’s birthday party and things aren’t going to plan; Sooty and Sweep get messy baking the birthday cake, and will Soo ever decide which dress to wear? A spectacular mix of magic, music and mess – guaranteed giggles for Sooty fans old and new! There’s also a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show. TICKETS £13.00* CHILDREN £11.00* FAMILY OFFER (4 tickets) £42.00*
PERFECT FOR GOURMETS OF 12 years and under
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Man in a Suit SAT 31 MAY
WED 28 – THU 29 MAY
BLOFELD & BAXTER
Memories of a Test Match Special
THU 5 JUNE
TENORS UNLIMITED
Show The Suit Who’s Boss! Tour FRI 6 JUNE
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY WED 18 JUNE
IMAGINE WATFORD A Festival of Extraordinary Open Air Moments
THU 19 – SAT 29 JUNE imaginewatford.co.uk
SUMMER OPEN DAY
SAT 9 AUGUST FREE ENTRY
JOIN US AT OUR SUMMER OPEN DAY AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE VENUE!
E V I T C RE ASS E U M O L O C Ages 7 - 14
ALL WELCOME no previous experience necessary
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Perfect for anyone between 7 and 14 who likes the performing arts. This brand-new creative arts week is designed especially for young people to try out new skills, brush up existing ones and work as a team on a great variety of performing arts activities. The action-packed week is run by a team of experienced professionals and devised here in Watford for local people. At the end of the week everyone is invited along to the climax of the week in a big, colourful and fun packed carnival parade around the Colosseum. COURSE FEE £180 for the week EARLY BIRD OFFER £160 (when booked before 31 May 2014)
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: BY TELEPHONE Call 0845 075 3993 Our lines are open Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm. IN PERSON Watford Colosseum: Monday – Saturday, 12noon – 4pm. On Sunday, two hours before the performance curtain-up.
BOOKING FEES All bookings made via our website, by phone or in person are subject to a £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Some shows have a higher booking fee – please check individual show listings. Booking fees are capped at 6 tickets per transaction. No booking fees for Priority Members and Group bookings of 8+ tickets. Where tickets are posted an additional postal charge of £2.00 per transaction is applicable. 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).
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Copies of this brochure are available in large print and other accessible formats. Please contact the Ticket Office. All attempts are made to ensure that show information and prices are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to subsequent alteration. Discounts and concessions may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to introduce offers which cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Brochure produced by adverset media solutions limited T 01723 363732 www.adverset.co.uk