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COLOSSEUM WINTER 2011
highlights this season…
CINDERELLA ON ICE BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA GALA CONCERT THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA comedy JOE PASQUALE AL MURRAY ED BYRNE REGINALD D HUNTER music JANE McDONALD JOHN BARROWMAN BILL WYMAN JOHN MAYALL family PEPPA PIG THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
and much, much more...
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS… BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA GALA CONCERT Orchestral favourites from one of the country’s most versatile ensembles. CINDERELLA ON ICE A truly magical production of a well-loved fairytale.
THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA Stunning ballet from one of Russia’s leading ballet company.
Featuring the very best of UK and International artists from the world of comedy, rock, pop and classical music as well as light entertainment and family events, the Watford Colosseum opening season has something to suit all tastes. The Grand Opening Classical Gala with the BBC Concert Orchestra on Saturday 1 October is just one highlight in a season of excellence culminating in the sparkling Cinderella on Ice Christmas show. To complement your choice of performance, and to make your visit to The Colosseum truly special, you should reserve a table in our stylish new restaurant, The Forum, where we will provide full table service with menus that combine high-quality cuisine, seasonal flavours and locally-sourced ingredients. You can reserve your table by calling 0845 075 3993 or via our website at www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk. If you prefer a more informal dining experience, you can order from our Café-Bar which is located in our stunning new foyer space. The Café-Bar menu, which includes freshly prepared sandwiches and wraps as well as hot food, sharing plates and salads, is available up to 30 minutes before the start of the performance. Don’t forget to pre-order your interval drinks from any of our three bars, including the spectacular curved champagne bar, and the intimate Deco bar, which all offer an extensive and contemporary wine and beer list and a wide range of soft drinks. They’ll be ready and waiting for you at the interval which means you’ll avoid any rush at the bar.
LOOK OUT FOR…
these symbols throughout the brochure and enhance your visit with a delicious meal. The Bistro menu is available before every show.
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For some performances we have a special menu which includes Curry, Pizza and Pasta and even a delicious Sunday lunch. All of our menus are available to view on our website and we’ve included a symbol in the performance information in this brochure to help you. We look forward to welcoming you to the Watford Colosseum.
PRE-SHOW DINING PIZZA & PASTA CURRY
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SUNDAY LUNCH
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BISTRO DINING
©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (Theatres for Theatres ©2008) Registered charity no. 235825
For venue enquiries contact GILES BALLISAT Venue Director Tel: 01923 474100 giles@watfordcolosseum.co.uk
WINTER 2011
COLOSSEUM
EATING & DRINKING The elegant Forum Restaurant offers guests a stylish art deco environment in which to enjoy a highquality modern pre-show dining experience. The restaurant offers a variety of menus depending on the performance you have booked to see. There is a delicious seasonal menu incorporating locally-sourced organic ingredients, a Pizza and Pasta menu which we are sure will be a big hit with the children, a traditional Sunday lunch, as well as an authentic Indian curry menu which is available on certain comedy nights. Look out for the symbols throughout the brochure detailing which menu is available for your chosen performance. You can reserve then reserve a table on www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk or by calling 0845 075 3993.
WINTER 2011
TUE 20 – SAT 24 DECEMBER
THE RUSSIAN ICE STARS
An evening of awe and wonder awaits as Theatre on Ice producers Wild Rose present the internationally acclaimed Russian Ice Stars with a truly magical production of the well-loved fairytale, Cinderella. The Russian Ice Stars deliver a dazzling interpretation of this enchanting story, loved by all ages, a treat for the whole family. The high-speed combination of extraordinary skating and beautifully staged and breathtaking aerial feats will leave you mesmerised. TUE – THU 7PM WED – SAT 2.30PM FRI – SAT 10.30AM TICKETS £27.50, £25.50, £23.50 CONCESSIONS £3.00 off FAMILY TICKET £84.00 (2 adults, 2 children) UNDER 16s £18.50 OAPs Wed – Thu matinees £16.50 GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
WINTER 2011
‘Wow, wow, wow, what a show…’ NORTH WALES WEEKLY NEWS
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‘A jaw-dropping show from start to finish…’ DAILY ECHO
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‘Surely sets a new benchmark for ice-dancing’ THE STAGE
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‘If you like ITV’s Dancing on Ice you will love this’ SHROPSHIRE STAR
www.wildroseltd.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
FRI 23 SEPTEMBER
REGINALD D HUNTER Sometimes Even the Devil Tells the Truth
In just over a decade, Reginald D Hunter has become one of the UK comedy industry’s best-known and most distinctive performers. His work is often brutally honest, frequently controversial but always meticulously measured and thought out. He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the highlycoveted main Perrier Award in three consecutive years and he has become a well-known face on primetime television shows such as Live At The Apollo and QI and is a frequent guest on Have I Got News For You.
TUE 27 SEPTEMBER
SALLY MORGAN
Psychic Sally on the Road
Sally Morgan has been hailed as ‘Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic’, with a reputation built on her close relationship with a number of high-profile celebrities, and from her Living TV series which has confirmed her huge popularity. Bringing her amazing psychic abilities and tremendous personality to the stage, Sally Morgan creates a unique theatrical experience which is delightfully entertaining as well as enlightening. EXTRA DATE ADDED Thu 16 February 2012 On sale now
‘His presence and intelligence make him one of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country’ SUNDAY TIMES
Sally Morgan is experimental/ investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.
8PM
8PM
TICKETS £21.00
TICKETS £23.50, £21.50
Please note that a £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies
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CAFÉ BAR From Wednesday 21 September you’ll be able to indulge yourself with a freshly made cappuccino, latte or speciality tea accompanied by one of our delicious cakes or tasty sandwiches. If you’d like a more substantial dining experience, then try our Bistro style menu served by our friendly and helpful staff. OPENING HOURS 10AM – 6PM On show days food is served up to 30 minutes before curtain up
OCTOBER SAT 1 OCTOBER
Watford Colosseum Grand Opening
CLASSICAL GALA Roderick Elms organ Benjamin Hughes cello Barry Wordsworth conductor BBC Concert Orchestra BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune FAURÉ Elegy for cello and orchestra SAINT-SAËNS Symphony no 3 ‘organ’ Second movement ELGAR Enigma Variations
The BBC Concert Orchestra is one of the country’s most versatile ensembles. For more than half a century it has been the house orchestra for BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night and gives regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. Its work can be heard on soundtracks to many BBC TV programmes including Blue Planet, Frozen Planet and Human Planet.
The BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates its return to the newly refurbished Watford Colosseum with a concert full of orchestral favourites, featuring Saint-Saëns virtuosic Organ Symphony and Elgar’s ever popular Enigma Variations. The BBC Concert Orchestra’s Conductor Laureate Barry Wordsworth takes the helm ensuring a five star classical show.
7.30PM TICKETS £25.00, £20.00, £15.00
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OCTOBER
SUN 2 OCTOBER
TUE 4 OCTOBER
In Concert
Performed by the Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv
THE DRIFTERS One of the biggest-selling groups of all time, The Drifters has featured over 65 different vocalists in almost six decades! The current recording line-up performs new material alongside the group’s greatest hits including Under the Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof and many more, from Doo-Wop to Rock ‘n’ Roll, and from Pop to Disco through to the present day. The Drifters will be accompanied on stage by pupils from Bromet Primary School. www.theofficialdrifters.com
MADAMA BUTTERFLY One of the most cherished of all operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is the heartbreaking story of Cio-Cio-San, a beautiful Japanese geisha nicknamed ‘Butterfly’, who makes the fatal mistake of falling in love with a philandering American naval lieutenant, Pinkerton. Cio-Cio-San’s selfless devotion collides with Pinkerton’s faithlessness in a heart-rending romantic tragedy. Musical highlights include The Humming Chorus, an incomparable Love Duet, and one of the greatest arias of all, One Fine Day. This traditional production boasts exquisite sets and costumes to complement the highlycharged emotional music. The opera will be sung in Italian, and surtitled in English.
THU 6 OCTOBER
SIXTIES GOLD Sixties Gold gathers on stage a remarkable line-up of artists who have set the gold standard for British popular music. Gerry & The Pacemakers was the first band to have three consecutive Number Ones in the UK charts. Their hits include You’ll Never Walk Alone and the hugelysuccessful Ferry Cross the Mersey which held the Number One spot in two different decades. The Searchers’ unique and individual sound has sustained their reputation as one of Liverpool’s finest 60s groups with hits such as Sweets For My Sweet and the massive Number One hit Needles and Pins. Completing this stellar line-up are The Fortunes, joined by original lead-singer of The Tremeloes, Chip Hawkes.
8PM
7.30PM
7.30PM
TICKETS £23.50, £22.50, £19.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
TICKETS £35.00, £31.00, £24.00 CONCESSIONS £3.50 off UNDER 16s £17.50 GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
TICKETS £27.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
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JANE McDONALD The Tour 2011 8PM TICKETS £29.50
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THU 13 OCTOBER
JETHRO 7.30PM
TICKETS £19.50
Contains adult material
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SAT 15 OCTOBER
JOE PASQUALE Pull My Finger 7.30PM TICKETS £18.50
Contains adult material
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MON 17 OCTOBER
ST GEORGE SCHOOL House Music Competition 7PM TICKETS £8.00 UNDER 16s £5.00
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OCTOBER In Watford for the very first time, Britain’s favourite diva invites you to join her and a live band for a sensational evening of music, warmth and laughter. Let your ears be thrilled by Jane McDonald’s powerful voice, and your feet tempted to the aisles to enjoy a little dancing. The performance oozes sparkle and shimmer...get the girls together for this one.
Cornwall’s Minister of Culture brings his latest laughter-loaded show to Watford for an evening of slightly naughty entertainment. With his favourite drink to hand, and his uniquely irreverent style of delivery, Jethro regales audiences with his stories and irresistible material from his mischievous repertoire.
Joe Pasquale is back, from outer space, he’s just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face! Well there’s no need to look sad anymore. It’s time for the Pull My Finger tour. But it’s not just any finger! Is it a chocolate finger I hear you ask, is it an iced finger? No, it’s the fickle finger of fate, and we dare you to pull it. St George’s School in Harpenden is divided into four houses which compete against each other in a hotly contested House Music Competition. 100 students will compete for the best junior choir; the best senior choir; the best orchestra; the best arranger and the best conductor. It promises to be a lively evening with some outstanding music.
BOOK YOUR PRE-SHOW MEAL 0845 075 3993 MENUS AVAILABLE ONLINE
OCTOBER
SAT 22 OCTOBER
SUN 23 OCTOBER
Five Star Irish Magic!
Lion Whisperer
ESSENCE OF IRELAND
Watford Colosseum’s spacious stage is ideal for shows of all kinds, dance spectaculars included. There are none more spectacular than Essence of Ireland, a breathtaking dance evocation of the true spirit of the Emerald Isle. You’ll be taken on a journey of song and dance, filled with a kaleidoscope of colour and accompanied by thrilling live music. The combination of wonderful dance routines, dazzling costumes and a touch of Irish craic is spellbinding.
MON 24 OCTOBER
MILTON JONES
JOHN BARROWMAN
Milton Jones. You know, the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week?
One of Britain’s most successful all-round entertainers, best known for playing Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC series’ Torchwood and Doctor Who and for hosting his own primetime Saturday night TV extravaganza, Tonight’s The Night.
Oh, and star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow… and the voice of eight series for Radio 4. Awards too. Well, it’s his new show with new stuff, not his last show. YouTube him or something. ‘The best one-liner merchant in British Comedy’ chortle.co.uk www.miltonjones.com
‘If you liked Riverdance, and Lord of the Dance, you will love this show because it’s even better!’ SOUTHAMPTON ECHO
John Barrowman says “Touring round the country doing live performances for all my fans has to be one of my favourite times of the year. I love the thrill of a live performance, the excitement of singing some new and fantastic music. I can’t wait to see you.”
3PM & 7.30PM
8PM
7.30PM
TICKETS £24.50, £23.50, £20.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
TICKETS £18.50
TICKETS £40.00, £30.00, £22.50
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OCTOBER TUE 11 & WED 12 OCTOBER
& Other Eric Carle Favourites
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon are beautifully retold in this glowing stage adaptation with amazing puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar that progresses through an amazing variety of foods towards his eventual metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly.
TUE 12PM & 2.30PM, WED 10AM & 12.30PM TICKETS £11.00 SCHOOLS £9.50 FAMILY TICKET £42.00 (2 adults, 2 children)
Children will delight in the antics of Little Cloud. High up in the beautiful sky, Little Cloud slips away from the other clouds and transforms itself into various shapes of the things it sees – a sheep, an aeroplane, a shark and more. In The Mixed-Up Chameleon, a little chameleon is bored with its life – sitting about predictably changing colour all day. So it decides to embark on an adventurous trip to the zoo, wishing it could be more like the other animals.
OCTOBER
THU 27 – SAT 29 OCTOBER
JAM 2000
SUN 30 OCTOBER
THE PURCELL SCHOOL
& The Sage’s Young Sinfonia The Watford Colosseum is back and so is JAM 2000 – an explosive dance production from this exciting and unique Performing Arts school, like no other! With amazing costumes, great music and creative choreography this show is pure entertainment for all the family. If you haven’t seen a JAM 2000 dance production before, then prepare yourselves to be blown away! It’s as if the West End has come to Watford with a troop of talented dancers of all ages performing all styles. This breathtaking spectacular is not to be missed!
Programme includes: Kernis Air for Cello & Orchestra Mendelssohn Piano Concerto no. 1 in G minor, op. 25 Mahler Symphony No. 4 The Purcell School in Bushey near Watford, is Britain’s oldest specialist school for talented young musicians and was awarded the UNESCO Mozart Gold Medal in recognition of its unique contribution to music, education and international culture. In celebration of Mahler’s 150th anniversary, The Purcell School Symphony Orchestra is joining forces with the Young Sinfonia, based at The Sage in Gateshead, for a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4.
THU – FRI 7.45PM & SAT 2PM, 7.45PM
3PM
TICKETS £21.50
TICKETS £12.00, £8.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00, £6.00 CHILDREN £5.00 FRIENDS OF THE PURCELL SCHOOL £10.00, £6.00
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THE GIFT OF A SPECIAL NIGHT OUT! Looking for the perfect birthday, anniversary or Christmas gift? Maybe you just want to say a special thank you or reward your staff? HQ Theatre Gift Vouchers are the ideal gift, opening a door to the exciting world of live entertainment. Vouchers can be used at any HQ Theatre. All denominations Valid for 1 year
NOVEMBER
BOOK ONLINE www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk FRI 4 NOVEMBER
AL MURRAY Barrel of Fun Extra 7.30PM TICKETS £26.50
Please note that a £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies
Britain’s best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar-room banter as part of his Autumn Barrel of Fun Extra tour. This exceptional comedian is sure to sell out, so get your order in now! ‘A Magical Touch’ THE TIMES Age 16+
SAT 5 NOVEMBER
GRAND EUROPEAN CINE MUSICAL FESTIVAL To help develop Karaveddy in Sri Lanka 6PM TICKETS £25.00 UNDER 12s £15.00
The popular Cine Singers Krish, Haricharan, Malathy and Saindhavi, together with Chennai’s leading orchestra, Lakshman Sruthy, who is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, present the Grand European Cine Musical Festival to raise funds to help develop Karaveddy in Sri Lanka.
GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND
SUN 6 NOVEMBER
15th Anniversary Tour ‘Brassed Off’
3PM
The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the members of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band proudly celebrate the 15th anniversary of the film. Having won almost every brass band accolade, and with numerous highly popular recordings to their credit, these musicians have a colossal international reputation. Enjoy the magnificent Grimethorpe sound in the breathtaking acoustic of the Colosseum, as the Band performs hits from the film, as well as classics such as the William Tell Overture.
TICKETS £20.50, £18.50
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NOVEMBER
FRI 11 NOVEMBER
VAMPIRES ROCK Classic Rock Spectacular
SAT 12 NOVEMBER
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
SUN 13 NOVEMBER
JIMMY CARR Laughter Therapy
Autumn Concert
Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula in this classic Rock Spectacular. The Baron, owner of the Live and Let Die club, is in search of a new bride, when along comes Pandora, auditioning to be the club’s new singer. How will he persuade her to cross over to the dark side and live with him forever in rock ‘n’ roll hell?!
Conductor – Terry Edwards Piano – Lara Melda Watford Philharmonic Society’s choir and orchestra celebrate their return to the Colosseum with a concert featuring the 2010 BBC Young Musician of the Year, pianist Lara Melda (formerly Ömero lu). Lara will be playing the enormously popular Grieg Piano Concerto.
If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is the best medicine. This evening of non-stop jokes, gags and banter is medicine not to be taken if you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral compass. Recommended dose: one brand-new show to be taken annually. (I said annually).
A full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest rock anthems, including We Will Rock You, Since You’ve Been Gone, Sweet Child Of Mine and Total Eclipse Of The Heart… and many more! Add an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics, and the result? A rock spectacular that will blow your mind!
The concert will also feature excerpts from Wagner’s wellknown opera Die Meistersinger, as well as J S Bach’s major choral work, The Magnificat in D major, and one of his later motets, Lobet den Herrn.
8PM
7.30PM
8PM
TICKETS £25.50, £22.50
TICKETS £15.00, £13.50 CONCESSIONS 18s & under and wheelchair carers SEASON TICKET £45.00/£40.50 includes all four 77th Season concerts
TICKETS £26.00
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Please note that a £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies
BOOK ONLINE www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk WED 16 NOVEMBER
JOOLS HOLLAND
and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra 8PM TICKETS £34.50
Please note that a £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies
Featuring Gilson Lavis And special guest Shane MacGowan With guest vocalists Ruby Turner & Louise Marshall
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DAVE GORMAN’S POWERPOINT PRESENTATION 8PM TICKETS £21.00
Please note that a £2.00 per ticket booking fee applies
FRI 18 NOVEMBER
JOHN MAYALL IN CONCERT Featuring Oli Brown 8PM TICKETS £28.50, £26.50
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ORGAN RECITAL RICHARD HILLS Light Music for Lunchtime Listening 1PM TICKETS £9.00 CONCESSIONS £7.00
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NOVEMBER One of the country’s best-loved TV presenters, gifted pianist, band-leader and recording artist Jools Holland takes to the road once more with his phenomenal 20-piece band and special guest stars. Dazzling audiences, the show has become a must-see event for music fans around the country. It’s the ultimate musical experience, making every night party night! Live at the Colosseum, it’s the man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure. For this new show, he’s formed a double act…with a projector screen. They’d like to show you their PowerPoint presentation. Cast your PowerPoint* prejudice aside, it’s not just for business meetings. *Some bullet points will be used. www.davegorman.com The legendary John Mayall and the hottest young guitarist in British blues Oli Brown, join forces in an electrifying bill that promises blues at its finest – it just doesn’t get better than this. With over 45 albums and an OBE to his credit, John Mayall remains as compelling and original an artist as ever and when it comes to the blues, Mayall is without doubt, no.1! Richard Hills, winner of Organist of the Year 2010, by the American Theatre Organ Society, has an international reputation, specialising in the lighter repertoire. He combines his position as Assistant Organist of St Mary’s Bourne Street, London, with a freelance solo career which has included appearances as a featured soloist on BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night.
BOOK YOUR PRE-SHOW MEAL 0845 075 3993 MENUS AVAILABLE ONLINE
SAT 26 – SUN 27 NOVEMBER Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa comes to Watford for the first time with a brand-new show featuring true to life puppets, perfect sing-a-long songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. Full sail! Ahoy! Arrrrr! 10AM, 1PM & 4PM TICKETS £15.50, £13.50 FAMILY TICKET £54.00 (2 adults, 2 children) GROUPS 10+ 10% off GROUPS 20+ 20% off
BOOK ONLINE www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk THU 24 NOVEMBER
Looking for some fun? Then come and join us for a great night out at the Hellfire Comedy Club.
The Forum Restaurant
You will enjoy a selection of authentic Indian dishes, including vegetarian options, while your compere for the evening introduces three of the finest up-and-coming comedians on the comedy circuit. All for one inclusive price.
HELLFIRE COMEDY CLUB 8PM TICKETS £16.00 (unreserved) Line-up to be announced.
FRI 25 NOVEMBER
MURDER MYSTERY The Forum Restaurant 8PM TICKETS £35.00
WED 30 NOVEMBER
ED BYRNE Crowd Pleaser 8PM TICKETS £21.00
SUPPORTING GREAT ORMOND STREET
NOVEMBER
Enjoy dinner with a difference. The Forum Restaurant plays host to an evening of plots, twists, turns and wickedness. You’ll enjoy a sumptuous threecourse meal as you watch the murder unfold. With the chance to examine the evidence, interrogate the suspects and solve the clues, dinner has never been so much fun. Master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is bringing his new show Crowd Pleaser to the Colosseum. Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds frustratingly maddening, Crowd Pleaser is a hilarious insight into Ed’s life. Continuing his quest to turn into a grumpy old man.
Over the past months all nine theatres and venues in the HQ Theatres Group, alongside Qdos Entertainment, have raised £93,068.14 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The money was raised through audience bucket collections as well as a number of fundraising events in which HQ Theatre staff have taken part. The Watford Colosseum will be raising money for the Charity over the next year, so when you see a collecting bucket or tin around the venue, please give as generously as you can. On behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital, HQ Theatres thanks you for your support. ©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (Theatres for Theatres ©2008) Registered charity no. 235825
FESTIVE EVENTS
SAT 3, THU 15 & SAT 17 DECEMBER ARRIVE 7.30PM | CARRIAGES 1AM
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS ADD SOME SPARKLE TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Come and join our party! Bring your colleagues, family and friends along for a magical night of seasonal fun.
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2011 ARRIVE 7.30PM | CARRIAGES 2AM
Party nights include:
END 2011 IN STYLE AT WATFORD COLOSSEUM. WE’VE GOT THE PERFECT EVENING FOR YOU!
• Welcome drink on arrival • Superb three-course festive meal with wine • Live band on the Main Stage • Bar until 12.30am • DJ until 1am Don’t miss the hottest party in town!
New Year’s Eve Join us at The Colosseum where we will provide the perfect atmosphere, accompanied by a fantastic Gala Dinner, great music, red carpet glamour, champagne and the best New Year’s Eve party in Watford this year. Eat, drink and be entertained…
Full pre-payment required at time of booking. Payments are non-refundable. In the event of a force majeure alternative dates will be offered, subject to availability
TICKETS CHRISTMAS PARTY £39.00 per person NEW YEAR’S EVE £50.00 per person Dress code: Formal GROUPS 10+ 5% off GROUPS 41+ 10% off
• Arrive between 7pm – 7.30pm for a champagne reception • Enjoy a slightly naughty but nice burlesque show before your meal • 8pm – A modern classic, British themed three-course meal • Dance into 2012 with our live band and resident DJ on the main stage until 1am • Bar open until 1.30am
For more information
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk or 0845 075 3993
BOOK ONLINE www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk FRI 2 DECEMBER
BILL WYMAN’S RHYTHM KINGS BACK IN THE UK 2011 TOUR
Special guest Mary Wilson 8PM TICKETS £28.50
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SHAKIN’ STEVENS The 30th Anniversary Tour 8PM TICKETS £28.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
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WED 7 DECEMBER
WATFORD SCHOOLS CAROL CONCERT 7.15PM TICKETS £5.75, £1.75 50p booking fee
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SUN 11 DECEMBER
KAYO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 6PM TICKETS VIP table £60.00, Cageside seating £45.00, Tiered seating £35.00 (reserved), Circle £30.00 (reserved)
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DECEMBER Legendary former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, returns to his musical roots as the driving force behind Rhythm Kings. These virtuoso musicians bring to life the classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Bill Wyman to pick up the guitar. Mary Wilson, legendary star of The Original Supremes, will join Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings as a special guest at the Colosseum.
This concert commemorates the anniversary of Shakin’ Stevens’ first UK hit and his rise to become an enduring international artist. Shaky will perform classics from across the decades, and accompanied by a ten-strong band, will delight audiences as he revisits the greatest hits – rock, country, and blues – which brilliantly characterise Shaky’s stellar career.
Each December, for over 50 years, more than 400 children from primary schools in S.W. Hertfordshire have come together to sing carols at the Colosseum. Parents, teachers and friends have all shared in this happy occasion and welcome anyone who would like to join the celebration.
Expect an action packed night of full contact amateur, semi-pro and full professional MMA bouts. The night promises to provide high quality entertainment showcasing new and existing talent. The event will be televised on Sky Active, and is sponsored by Impact Fightwear, FBT MMA Pro, World of Tattoos and HorsePower Hairdressers. Check out our facebook page ‘Kayo-MMA’.
DECEMBER SWAN LAKE THU 8 – FRI 9 DECEMBER THE NUTCRACKER SAT 10 DECEMBER
SWAN LAKE THE NUTCRACKER Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia & Orchestra of Siberia
SWAN LAKE The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty; from the opulence and splendour of the magnificent Court to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans move in captivatingly perfect formation.
THE NUTCRACKER In a magical new production, this most famous of fantasy ballets opens on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where toy dolls come to life and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. ‘Stunning costumes, impressive choreography has you believe fairytales can come true’ The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. www.raymondgubbay.co.uk THU – SAT 7.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS £34.50, £32.50, £28.50 / SAT MATINEE £30.50, £28.50, £26.50 CONCESSIONS Under 16s £10.00 off evening performances Thu & Fri OAPs £3.00 off GROUPS 10+ 20% off (subject to availability)
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DECEMBER
BOOK ONLINE www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk TUE 13 DECEMBER
CRACKING CHRISTMAS SHOW BBC Concert Orchestra Alasdair Malloy presenter 7.30PM TICKETS £23.00, £21.00 UNDER 18s £5.00 if booked with full price adult ticket
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Get Christmas off to a cracking start with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Bring along some sleigh bells and join the merry band of musicians with the sensational, the magnificent, the virtuosic Alasdair Malloy. Expect sing-ading-a-longs, joyous tunes and on-stage antics in this ‘reindeering’ winter wonderland. Fabulous festive fun guaranteed.
WED 14 DECEMBER
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY A Christmas Concert
Conductor Terry Edwards. Featuring the Chater Junior School Choir. Come and enjoy a mix of audience participation carols with traditional music from the choir and orchestra, an essential beginning to the seasonal festivities. The concert mixes well-known audience participation carols with traditional music from the choir and orchestra. The programme includes many old favourites such as O Come All Ye Faithful, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing as well as extracts from Handel’s Messiah and Prokofiev’s Troika. And, of course, no WPS Christmas concert would be complete without Ring Out Wild Bells. Continuing the Society’s tradition of encouraging local children to enjoy and participate in music, this year’s concert will feature the Chater Junior School Choir, led by Mrs Olyett. 7PM TICKETS £15.00, £13.50 CONCESSIONS 18s & under £1.00 when purchased with a full price ticket, max 2 tickets. Additional tickets £7.50, £6.75. Wheelchair carers free.
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THAT’LL BE THE DAY Brand New 2011 Christmas Show 8PM TICKETS £23.00, £21.00
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Prepare for a party this Christmas as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, presents its Brand New 2011 Christmas Show at the Colosseum. The gang celebrate the festive season by bringing on back the good times with a combination of unique comedy routines, mixed with a non-stop line up of all the best Christmas hits. www.thatllbetheday.com
DECEMBER
WED 28 DECEMBER Raymond Gubbay presents
JOHANN STRAUSS GALA
Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with an enchanting mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss Family and Friends. The acclaimed Johann Strauss Dancers and Orchestra will perform an enchanting new show for 2012, as the stage is set for the magic of their Viennese Ball. Tritsch Tratsch Polka, The Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March Wiener Blut, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Pizzicato Polka Perpetuum Mobile David Juritz will direct from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner and the Johann Strauss Orchestra will be joined by the Johann Strauss Dancers in glorious costume of the period and sparkling soprano Amy Freston.
THU 29 – FRI 30 DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s where, in the company of three of the world’s most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, you will experience Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands Hotel. Hit follows hit, including: Witchcraft, The Lady Is A Tramp, Mr Bojangles, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, That’s Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, New York, New York, Fly Me to the Moon, My Way, Memories Are Made Of This and many more. Seasonal classics include: Baby It’s Cold Outside, White Christmas and Winter Wonderland. This spectacular production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world-famous entertainers and performers and some of the finest music and song that has ever been recorded.
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COMING SOON
SAT 21 JANUARY
SUN 29 JANUARY
SUN 19 FEBRUARY
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TICKETS £16.00
TICKETS £26.00, £22.00, £16.50
TICKETS £35.00, £31.00, £24.00
THU 23 FEBRUARY
SAT 25 FEBRUARY
SAT 3 MARCH
SING-A-LONG-A-GREASE
OMID DJALILI
CIRCUS OF HORRORS
8PM
THE GRENADIER GUARDS
TICKETS £20.00
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LA TRAVIATA
SOLID SILVER SIXTIES 8PM TICKETS £26.50, £24.50
TICKETS £20.00
SUN 4 MARCH
PAM AYRES 5PM TICKETS £30.00 (includes a signed autobiography)
TUE 6 MARCH
FRI 9 MARCH
7.30PM
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TICKETS £28.50, £25.50, £20.50
TICKETS £19.00, £17.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00 off
MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT
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SUN 11 MARCH
WED 14 MARCH
7.30PM
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TICKETS £40.00, £32.50
TICKETS £30.50, £28.50
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TUE 20 MARCH
FRI 23 MARCH
FRI 30 MARCH
ANTON & ERIN
JIM DAVIDSON
THE OSMONDS
7.30PM
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
TICKETS £21.00
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SAT 17 MARCH
WATFORD PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY – VERDI’S REQUIEM TICKETS £15.00, £13.50
THE HOLLIES 8PM TICKETS £27.50, £26.50, £24.50
TICKETS £29.50
SAT 22 APRIL
SAT 28 APRIL
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TICKETS £15.50, £13.50
TICKETS £21.00
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SARAH MILLICAN Please note that a £2.50 per ticket booking fee applies
SAT 12 MAY
HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES
Starring Beverley Callard 8PM TICKETS £23.50, £22.50, £17.50
BOOKING INFORMATION
BOOKING INFORMATION Online booking 24-hours a day www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 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 and then print your ticket at home.
PHONE Call us on 0845 075 3993. Our lines are open Monday–Saturday between 10am–6pm. IN PERSON Watford Colosseum: Monday – Saturday, 10am – to curtain up. Ticket Shop at John Lewis, Harlequin Shopping Centre: Monday-Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm, Thursday 9.30am – 8pm, Sunday 11am – 4.30pm. Tickets can be purchased using cash, credit and debit cards. BOOKING FEES All bookings made via our website,
by phone or in person using a credit, debit card or cheque are subject to a £1.50 per ticket booking fee (max of £9.00 per transaction). Some shows have a higher booking fee – please check individual show listings. Cash payments and bookings of 10+ tickets are exempt from booking fees. This does not apply to those shows with a higher booking fee. An additional postal charge of £2.00 per transaction is applicable. GROUP BOOKINGS If you are booking 10+ tickets,
please call our Ticket Office team on 0845 075 3993. We are able to reserve tickets and hold payment for an agreed period. PAYMENT METHODS We accept most major credit
and debit cards. Cash and cheques should be made payable to ‘Colosseum Theatre Watford Ltd’. CONCESSIONS Where offered, concession ticket
prices apply to those over 60 or under 16, unwaged, full-time students or people with a disability. We offer a 20% discount to patrons in receipt of a carer’s allowance who are accompanying a disabled person (one discount per disabled person). Proof of eligibility may be required. For full information contact the Ticket Office on 0845 075 3993.
GIFT VOUCHERS HQ Theatres Gift Vouchers are the perfect gift. Valid for use at any HQ Theatre for 12 months from purchase. Available online at www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk, or via the Ticket Office on 0845 075 3993. ACCESS AND ASSISTANCE The Watford Colosseum is fully accessible with ramped access from street level and level access to the stalls plus a lift to the circle. BABES IN ARMS Children under 18 months of age pay £5.00 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 sales@watfordcolosseum.co.uk.
Every attempt is made to ensure that show information and prices are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to alteration. Discounts and concessions may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to offer discounts at a later date.
Copies of this brochure are available in large print and other accessible formats. Please contact the Ticket Office.
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EXHIBITIONS / CONFERENCES WEDDINGS / PARTIES The warm and welcoming public spaces of the Watford Colosseum provide the ideal venue for your special event. Whether you are hosting a formal meeting, theatre-style event, exhibition, trade show, product launch, wedding or formal banquet for up to 600, you are guaranteed to receive a warm welcome and personal service from our dedicated in-house event and hospitality team. Our team is able to create a totally bespoke event, with our creative and innovative team of chefs providing menus that use only the freshest ingredients, making the best use of seasonal, local
and organic produce and incorporating any themes or special requests all complemented by an extensive and contemporary wine, spirit and beer list. We’re here to provide the highest level of service to you, your guests, clients, family and friends and to provide you with the event of your dreams. We would be delighted to discuss with you how we can achieve the vision you have for your events. Call 0845 075 3993 or email hospitality@watfordcolosseum.co.uk