2010 Autumn Brochure

September – December 2010

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Saturday 11 December 2010 – Sunday 2 January 2011 Pop legend Jimmy Osmond, the youngest of the world-famous Osmond family, will lead a superb cast in Cinderella as Qdos Entertainment, the world’s largest pantomime producer, sets a new standard for panto on the South Coast!

This unmissable show is packed with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and, of course, the special pantomime moment when Cinderella is transformed from rags-to-riches and whisked off to the ball in a crystal coach drawn by pure white ponies!

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Tickets Blue £13.00, £15.00, £17.00 Green £13.00, £15.00, £17.00 Red £15.00, £17.00, £19.00 Concessions £2.00 off, £2.00 off Family Ticket £52.00, £52.00 Groups 10+ £9.50, £13.50 Groups 20+ £9.50, £11.50 White Rock Friends 2 for 1 (First Night Only) All price and discounts are subject to availability and maybe withdrawn without prior notice. Standard terms and conditions apply to all tickets purchased.

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The best choice of entertainment is on your doorstep!

From headlining comedians to live music, from international dance acts to shows for all the family, our Autumn Season brings you a mix of the very best in entertainment – whatever your taste.

The must-see highlight of the season is our spectacular pantomime Cinderella. International pop legend Jimmy Osmond heads the cast in an unmissable festive treat for all the family – staged for the first time by the world’s biggest pantomime producer Qdos Entertainment.

Complementing our busy programme of entertainment is an outstanding selection of seasonal party nights – why not enjoy a great night out with your friends, family and colleagues? It’s the perfect way to celebrate the approaching festive season. See the centre pages for more details.

Make the most of your visits to the White Rock Theatre by joining our Friends’ scheme. Your Friend membership entitles you to a wide range of exclusive offers including a priority booking period, special ticket prices and a 10% discount in our refurbished Pavilion Café.

Book anytime of the day or night online at www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk where you can find the very latest information on shows and events and sign up to our free e-newsletter to ensure you don’t miss out on our latest news.

Theatre Director Rob Allerston and his staff look forward to welcoming you back to the White Rock Theatre many times throughout the forthcoming season.

Nick Thomas Chairman; HQ Theatres/Qdos Entertainment

Nick Thomas

Rob Allerston Supporting

Spirit of the Dance Sun 19 September | 7pm (see page 8)

©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (Theatres for Theatres ©2008) Registered charity no. 235825

The White Rock Theatre is managed and operated by HQ Theatres Ltd, a Qdos Entertainment Company, on behalf of Hastings Borough Council.

FO O D WO RTH APPLAUDING The refurbished Pavilion Café offers wonderful panoramic views across the English Channel.

More and more people are using the Pavilion Café before a show to enjoy a meal.

Our menus are bursting with fresh seasonal flavours, designed to ensure that you get the best of local produce, and cooked simply yet expertly presented. An added benefit of dining with us before the show is that you can take full advantage of your interval drinks away from the hustle and bustle of the busy bars. Simply order them with your food.

Reservations can be made through the Ticket Office 01424 462288 or directly with the Pavilion Café 01424 462290.

Of course, White Rock Theatre isn’t just about fantastic food, it’s about exceptional dining-related events too. See pages 16 & 17 for more information.

PR I VAT E H I RE White Rock Theatre is available to hire for corporate events, wedding receptions and parties. Contact Lorna Hollister, Hospitality Manager on 01424 462291 or email lorna@whiterocktheatre.org.uk so that we can tailor your event to suit your requirements.

White Rock Theatre has a number of versatile spaces, easily adaptable to meet a wide variety of your needs: • The White Rock Theatre can accommodate up to 1066 for an all seated event. With the flat stalls removed the auditorium can accommodate up to 1165 and is well-suited to award ceremonies, product launches and exhibitions.

• The Pavilion Café & Gallery Bar can accommodate up to 150 for a variety of mediumsized events.

• WIFI is available in the Pavilion Café, Gallery Bar, and foyer.

• The Campbell Room can accommodate up to 20 ‘boardroom style’ and • The Sussex Hall can accommodate is ideal for those more up to 300 for an all seated event. intimate events.

This flexible space also boasts a dance floor and is ideal for dinner dances, wedding receptions and parties.

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Wed 1–Thu 2 September | Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thu 10am & 1pm Oink oink – it’s Peppa Pig! Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!

Today it’s a bright and sunny day! It’s a very special day! It’s Peppa Pig's birthday! Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand-new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks!

Tickets £15.00 Under 16s £2.00 off Family Ticket £50.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

www.peppapiglive.com Peppa Pig @Astley Baker Davies Ltd/ E1 Entertainment Ltd 2003

This BAFTA award-winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets, for first time, from the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG.

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Sat 4 September | 7.30pm

Thu 9 September | 7.30pm

Sat 11 September | 7.30pm Sussex Hall

Letz Zep

Paul Jones

Led Zeppelin – 30 Years Gone Tour 2010

Rockin’ in Rhythm

Comedy Curry

Thirty years have passed since the last performance by Led Zeppelin, who remain one of the most influential and iconic bands of all time.

Blues and pop legend Paul Jones, who was lead singer with the super group Manfred Mann and for over twenty years presented his weekly blues programme on BBC Radio 2, joins Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen for a new show entitled Rockin’ in Rhythm.

Their contributions to rock music were revolutionary, and had a huge impact when they exploded onto the music scene in 1968.

A gig by Letz Zep fully portrays the full scope of the music of Led Zeppelin.

‘Letz Zep are rated as The Most Popular and Top rated, Led Zeppelin tribute act in the UK today’

With a winning combination of top bluesman and rock icon, along with Digby Fairweather’s poll-winning band Half Dozen, Rockin’ in Rhythm is a must for blues, rock, and jazz fans alike.

With two cracking comedians and three delicious courses, this will be the spiciest night out you will have this Autumn. White Rock Theatre offers you the chance to get together over delicious Indian cuisine and enjoy hilarious performances by comedians brought to you by the comedy company responsible for Lee Evans and Rich Hall.

Tickets £25.00 White Rock Friends £22.50

Tickets £17.00 Concessions £2.00 off

Tickets £15.00 Under 16s £2.00 off

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Fri 17 September | 8pm

Sun 19 September | 7pm

Wed 22 September | 7.30pm

Rhod Gilbert

Spirit of the Dance

Waterloo

The International smash-hit Spirit of the Dance is one of the most successful shows ever to come out of Ireland and has been seen by more than thirty million people in fifteen countries worldwide.

The ultimate party night is here at White Rock Theatre with over two hours of ABBA Hits: Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen and many, many more. With fabulous musicians and live vocals, you’ll leave shouting Thank You For The Music ABBA!

And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst Following his sell-out performance earlier this year at the White Rock Theatre, the Welsh wonder is back by popular demand.

Last year, he punched a shopassistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince pie. Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth.

Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got angermanagement problems?

Bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines breathtaking Irish Dance with dance styles from around the world in a heartpounding production.

‘Without doubt one of the best comedians anywhere in the world right now’

Featuring highlights from the past 11 years, thunderous applause, standing ovations and sold out crowds at every performance Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever.

Time Out

www.spiritofthedanceproductions.com

Tickets £20.00

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The ultimate ABBA show!

Waterloo is the show that guarantees a sensational night out with stunning costumes, six piece band, six singers and awardwinning lighting design.

The biggest ABBA show in Europe!

Tickets £17.50 Concessions £1.50 off

Tickets £20.00, £18.00 Concessions £2.00 off

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Sat 25 September | 7.30pm Sussex Hall

Paul Zerdin Over 18s only

Fri 24 September | 7.30pm

Sinatra’s Live at the Sands Concert Stephen Triffitt offers a glimpse of the genius that was Frank Sinatra at the height of his vocal powers, in the most famous and hard-swinging live performance of his career.

With a mixture of some of Sinatra’s most-adored hits such as Under My Skin, Come Fly With Me and My Kind of Town and the full size 17-piece Big Band Orchestra, you’ll experience an evening of the hippest musical mastery you could ever hope to hear.

Hailed as Britain’s most talented and leading ventriloquist and comedian, Paul Zerdin was, by far, the standout performer of last year’s Royal Variety Show. He has enjoyed a sellout Edinburgh Fringe run and starred in numerous other TV shows.

Come and see Paul and his friends, Sam, Albert, Baby and a few new tricks up his sleeves.

‘Technically immaculate, it’s what he does with his slick talent that really sets him apart. His relationship with his characters has all the dramatic tension of a real life double act’ The Guardian Tickets £13.00 Concessions £2.00 off

‘As Sinatra, Triffitt’s strength is in his faithful re-creation of Old Blue Eyes’ mannerisms, voice and phrasing... you’d swear you’re listening to the original’ Pittsburgh Tribune Tickets £17.00 Concessions £2.00 off Groups 10+ £13.00 per ticket

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Wed 29 September | 7.30pm

Britain’s Got Variety Britain’s Got Variety brings you variety brought into the 21st century, with first-class speciality acts, comedy, music and dance, this is variety at its best. A sure fire winner which wows audiences of all ages.

If you like variety this is a show you will not want to miss.

Tickets £14.00

Fri 1 October | 8pm

Jerry Sadowitz Adults only no under 18s

‘Funniest comedian in Britain’ The Guardian

‘The most exciting act in town’ Metro

‘Hilarious comedy magic mixed with breathtaking sleight of hand’ The List Tickets £19.50

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Thu 7 October | 7.30pm

Fri 8 October | 7.30pm

Sat 9 October | 11am Sussex Hall

Johnny Cash’s Legendary

Murder Mystery

Boogie Pete

Tennessee Three in Concert

Shadow Falls Drop Dead! Again!

Are you ready to Boogie?

Throughout his whole career Johnny Cash chose to work with only one band, The Tennessee Three who are synonymous with the Cash legend.

Enjoy a three-course meal as you solve the mystery unfolding before your very eyes! Watch the scenes, interrogate suspects and search for the hidden clues.

Catch the much-loved Pete Hillier, star of the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies TV show Boogie Beebies, in his hit stage show Boogie Pete live.

Led by Bob Wootton who toured the world for over 30 years as righthand man, confidant and lead guitar player to his friend Johnny Cash, this is the most authentic homage to The Man in Black. The boom-chicka-boom guitar style, intimate stories and the driven belief that ‘The sound must go on’ are all there and combine to provide a not-to-be missed experience for the millions of Cash devotees worldwide.

Tickets £17.50 Concessions £1.50 off

In the sleepy fishing village of Shadow Falls residents enjoy a thriving tourist trade all year round... except Halloween. On one night of the year, all the residents come together to celebrate All-Hallows Eve. No one else is allowed. Until now: Bill and Marie want to know more about what happens every year in this small town. What would happen if they got caught? What would they see? The answer is obvious... Murder.

Tickets £36.00 White Rock Friends £34.00 Groups 8+ £32.00 per ticket

Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun-packed show featuring all your favourite songs and dances including Go, Go Mango, Hey Monkey and Ocean Motion!

Then get out your camera and pen as Pete will be coming to meet, greet and sign autographs after the show.

Recommended for children aged 2+

‘What makes it is the presenter Pete Hillier, engaging and warm and the children love him’ The Guardian Tickets £9.00 Family Ticket £30.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

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Sun 10 October | 7.30pm

Sussex Concert Orchestra

Sat 9 October | 7.30pm

An Evening of Burlesque Direct from London’s West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful, this fascinating art form is brought to life for your delectation.

Elegant showgirls combine Parisian charm with Las Vegas glamour in a spectacle that marries live vocal talent with the art of burlesque.

Back in vogue, this all-encompassing entertainment brings variety back to the theatre. Burlesque is capable of combining comedy, magic and vocal harmony with couture costumes, breathtaking choreography and a fabulous score.

The Sussex Concert Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Roberts, returns to the White Rock Theatre for a 1066 week celebratory concert.

In what has become an unmissable annual event, the orchestra plays Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition where the listener is taken on an intriguing musical journey through a gallery full of diverse and stimulating images. Miwako Miki (winner of the Hastings International Piano Competition) is the soloist in Tchaikovsky’s evergreen Piano Concerto No.1 and the evening concludes with the traditional Last Night of the Proms favourites.

Tickets £10.00 Concessions £2.00 off

An Evening of Burlesque playfully takes the audience from its music hall roots to the present day in the ultimate tease.

Over 18s only.

Tickets £17.50 Concessions £2.00 off

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Mon 11 October | 7.30pm

Fri 15 October | 8pm

Sat 16 October | 8pm Sussex Hall

Sally Morgan

John Bishop: Live

Isy Suttie

Fresh from her new TV Series – Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING TV – Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand as part of her 2010 National theatre tour.

The multi-award-winning comedian and star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, Skins, Mock The Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, performs his brand-new show at White Rock Theatre.

Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, and is most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many highprofile celebrities.

‘Bishop has Funny bones’

The Telegraph

Known as Dobby from Peep Show (Channel 4), acclaimed musical comic Isy Suttie performs her multicharacter musical love story set in a Northern supermarket. Along with songs and diary extracts in an often difficult quest for ‘The One’. Her unique style contains both comedy and pathos, with a winning stage manner which will leave your heart full of hope.

Tickets £21.00

‘One of the most versatile comics in the UK’

Psychic Sally: On The Road

Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.

The Times

‘Frankly hilarious’

The Scotsman Tickets £12.00 Concessions £2.00 off

Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm!

Sally Morgan is experimental/investigational.

There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.

Tickets £20.50

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Thu 21 October | 7pm

Fri 22 October | 7.30pm

Sat 23 October | 7.30pm

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music

An Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic

Elkie Brooks

For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along!

Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell has been working for some 20 years and is constantly striving to push the boundaries of his communication.

In that time he has had numerous television programmes and has taught at some of the most respected schools for mediumistic development. Legions of people have witnessed his unique gifts first hand and can testify what he does is truly amazing.

Then, of course, there is the famous fancy-dress competition in which everyone who has come in costume is invited onto the stage to show off their fantastic tailoring skills. So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for the perfect night out.

Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

‘The aisles are alive with The Sound of Music... Still one of Our Favourite Things’

50th Anniversary Tour

Tony Stockwell

Tony Stockwell: Giving a voice to those in the unseen world without voices Tony Stockwell on stage is experimental/ investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment

Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now celebrating her 50th year in music, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our time. After numerous hit singles, million-selling albums and awards, her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new.

Including some of her classic hits, blues, jazz and perhaps a song or two from her latest album, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.

‘Still one of the great British voices’ The Guardian

Tickets £17.50

The Express

Tickets £21.00

Tickets £10.00

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Tue 26 October | 7.30pm Sussex Hall

Buddy Whittington Blues at The Rock

Sun 24 October | 7.30pm

Jimmy Tarbuck This is My Life Top television comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, known to millions as Tarby, is one of the country’s most evergreen performers and a master of light entertainment.

Join Jimmy Tarbuck OBE as he delivers a fantastically funny evening of comedy on a nostalgic trip down memory lane sharing anecdotes along the way, in a show which promises comedy for grown-ups rather than adult comedy.

Tickets £18.00 Concessions £1.50 off White Rock Friends £15.00

Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor: the list of fantastic guitarists that have played in iconic British Bluesman John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers is as long as their names are legendary – and filling their shoes might be daunting for some... but not for Buddy Whittington. His country-flavoured Blues playing thrilled audiences the world over in his 15-year stint in the band and he now visits the White Rock Theatre in support of his highly-anticipated second solo album. Supporting Buddy will be local band The Flying Squad.

Tickets £15.00

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FE S T I V E PA RT Y NIGHTS

Ladies’ Night Tue 14 & Wed 15 December | Doors open at 7pm | Seated 8pm | Carriages Midnight Back by popular demand!

The ultimate girls’ night out with a delicious festive three-course meal accompanied by a glass of Pink fizz on arrival. Enjoy your favourite girly tunes with raunchy entertainment.

It’s a perfect night out this season for a giggle with the girls! ‘It’s raining men – hallelujah!’

Your ticket includes: • A complimentary glass of Pink Fizz on arrival • A delicious three-course meal • Entertainment especially for the ladies!

• Disco – be a diva Tickets £28.50 Groups 10+ £26.50 per ticket

Cinderella Ball Sat 18 December | Doors open at 7pm | Seated 8pm | Carriages Midnight Get into the Christmas spirit in style!

A fairytale evening that starts with a glass of Cinderella cocktail (beers available for Prince Charming) on arrival, followed by a sumptuous three-course meal in the company of your friends, colleagues or family.

After your meal the dance floor will be transformed for the chance to dance the night away before your coach turns back into a pumpkin.

Your ticket includes: • A complimentary glass of Cinderella cocktail/bottled beer on arrival • A delicious three-course meal • Live band Dress Code: Black, silver and pink.

Tickets £29.50 Groups 10+ £27.50 per ticket

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School Disco Mon 20 December | Doors open at 7pm Seated 8pm | Carriages Midnight Nostalgia Night!

Start the night the way you always used to with a sneaky alchopop, followed by a selection of your favourite mains and desserts served a la canteen from the sexy White Rock School dinner ladies.

Then dance the night away to a selection of tunes that take cheese to previously unimagined levels. The DJ will spin classics from the 70s, 80s, 90s to the present that will make you want to bring back those old dance moves.

Dress Code: Pleated skirts, stripy ties, pigtails and grey shorts.

Tickets £22.00 Groups 10+ £20.00 per ticket

Your ticket includes: • A complimentary alchopop on arrival • A delicious three-course buffet • Disco – get funky with your friends

Christmas Panto Pre-show Dining Pre-book a meal for Cinderella in our Pavilion Café to add to the magical experience of Panto Our Christmas/Panto themed menu offers a great choice, from snacks to three-course meals. Treat your princes and princesses to our Christmas themed children’s menu.

Be our guest and let us spoil you!

Pre-show dining reservations can be made at the Ticket Office when purchasing your tickets.

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Thu 28 October | 1.30pm Sussex Hall

Thu 28 October | 8pm

Fri 29 October | 7.30pm

High Jinx

Wishbone Ash

Magic Roadshow

Support Act Skinny Molly

All Star American Superslam Wrestling Spectacular

Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year and Tricky TV’s Michael Jordan will take you on a thrilling journey of magic and illusion with plenty of interactive panto-style comedy and your favourite music along the way.

An amazing, awesome, hilarious, cool magical musical.

Tickets £7.50

As we enter a new decade, legendary rockers Wishbone Ash will be celebrating their iconic status as pioneers and purveyors of the finest twin-guitar rock over the last six of them!

Having influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden, Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen & Joe Crabtree will be performing such classics from the band’s multi-million selling albums as The King Will Come, Throw Down the Sword & Blowin’ Free, as well as tracks from their most recent albums.

All Star American Superslam Wrestling returns for another two hours of exciting, action-packed entertainment for the whole family.

Top American stars face a team of Great British All Stars in single matches, tag team action and, as a grand finale, an Over the Top Rope Royal Rumble, where it’s friend versus friend.

Tickets £12.00 Concessions £2.00 off Family Ticket £35.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

Support Act Skinny Molly.

Playing the best of Lynyrd Skynyrd and classic southern rock featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd and Artimus Pyle band guitarist Mike Estes.

Tickets £17.50

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Sat 30 October | 1.30pm & 4pm

Sat 30 October | 7pm

Fri 5 & Sat 6 November | 7.30pm

Danger Mouse Saves The World

Halloween Party

Opera South East La Bohème

Fright Night This Autumn sees the return of the world’s number one secret agent as Danger Mouse bursts onto stage in his first-ever theatre tour. The whole team are back together from Colonel K, trusty sidekick Penfold to arch enemies Baron Silas Greenback, Nero and Stiletto. There is even a special appearance from Agent 57 if you can spot him! An afternoon of hilarious, side-splitting family entertainment.

Tickets £13.50 Children £10.50 Family Ticket £44.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

Enter – if you dare – into our haunted theatre. To give you some Dutch courage drink the complimentary ‘bloody brain’ before joining the Haunted Experiences team who will lead you round the theatre on a tour re-telling the spine-tingling tales of the old infirmary, the nurse that haunts the theatre today, the ill fated panto horse and many more as they bring to life the ghost stories surrounding this historic theatre. Dress code: Fancy dress to scare.

Set in the Latin Quarter of Paris around 1830 La Bohème is one of Puccini’s most popular operas. The libretto focuses on the relationship between the poet Rodolfo and Mimi, a seamstress. They immediately fall in love, but later because of her flirtatious behaviour Rodolfo wants to leave her. However, Mimi is terminally ill, and Rodolfo feels the guilt, since their life together has probably worsened her health even further. They reunite for a brief moment then tragedy strikes.

Your ticket includes: • A complimentary ‘bloody brain’ • Three-course buffet • Theatre Tour • Disco – let’s hope your moves aren’t as scary as your costume

Tickets £16.00, £12.00 Concessions £3.00 off Children Accompanied children under 16 Free

Tickets £25.00 Groups 10+ £23.00 per ticket

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Sun 7 November | 8pm

Wed 10–Sat 13 November Sun 14 November | 7pm Wed–Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

Frankie Boyle

Amateur Production

I would happily punch everyone of you in the face

The Hastleons present

Following his epic-record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s Mock the Week and one of the hottest most controversial comedians of the moment, is back on the road with an all new live show.

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Bugsy Malone Showcasing the younger members of the company the Hastleons are proud to present Bugsy Malone.

This slapstick musical comedy follows the rivalry between two halfwitted street gangs and the washed up, well-intentioned, one-time boxer who steps in to take control of Fat Sam’s gang and take on Dandy Dan and his boys. Based on Alan Parker's BAFTA winning film with Oscar nominated songs by Paul Williams, this is a wonderful, fast and funny show for the entire family to enjoy.

Hastings and St. Leonards Royal British Legion

Annual Festival of Remembrance Including the Cavalcade of Standards and Act of Remembrance.

All proceeds from the service go to the Royal British Legion poppy appeal.

Programme £2.50, includes admission

Tickets £12.00 Concessions £1.00 off Groups 10+ £12.00 per ticket, 11th goes free Hastleons Members £1.00 off (based on 2 tickets) Children £8.00 per ticket

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Mon 15 November | 10.30am & 1.30pm

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all. The Bard’s comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured.

Who can resist the story of two sets of lovers who elope into the woods where the audience finds Bottom and his funny friends rehearsing a play, feuding fairies and a naughty sprite called Puck, whose mismanaged magic causes no end of merriment?

This is enchanting entertainment where the most famous lines are woven into easy-to-understand modern language.

Tickets £16.00 Children £10.00 Schools 10+ 1 free teacher seat with every 10 seats

Photo: Andy Hollingworth

Shakespeare 4 Kidz

Wed 17 November | 8pm

Sean Lock Lockipedia Star of BBC2’s QI and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Sean Lock heads to White Rock with his brand-new stand-up show, Lockipedia.

Lockipedia is a very unreliable, misleading but highly entertaining information resource.

Lockipedia is Sloppy Knowledge.

Lockipedia is what Sean ‘knows’ about stuff.

Lockipedia can only be accessed live.

Lockipedia is funny.

‘Punchy, inventive, superb… undeniably brilliant’ The Times Tickets £18.50

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Fri 19 November | 8pm

Matt Schofield Supported by the Jules Carter Trio Seven years and five albums into his career, Matt Schofield has firmly established himself as not only the leading light of the recently resurgent British Blues scene, but also the pre-eminent guitarist amongst his peers around the world.

‘The most important British Blues musician since Eric Clapton’ Guitarist Magazine (UK)

Sat 20 November | 2pm

Fireman Sam

‘The best Blues guitarist in decades’

Pontypandy Rocks!

Los Angeles Daily News

Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival!

Tickets £14.00

Station Officer Steel’s has booked a surprise guest star to perform at the festival, it’s a big secret. Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be...at any cost.

With great new songs, daring rescues, and more adventure than before you won’t want to miss this brand new live show!

Tickets £13.00 Children £11.00 Family Ticket £44.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

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PURCHASE OUR GIFT VOUCHERS – THE PERFECT PRESENT FOR ALL!

Sat 20 November | 8pm

Thu 25–Sat 27 November 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm

Mon 29 November | 8pm

Rob Deering

Hastings Gang Show 2010

Jim Jefferies

Hastings scouts proudly present their 45th annual Gang Show.

Never afraid to court controversy, Jefferies’ forthright and opinionated shows have sometimes divided audiences. But no-one ever said being a comedian was easy, even if Jefferies makes it look that way.

Sussex Hall

Rob Deering and his guitar, is the finest double act working in Britain today. Combining razor-sharp stand-up with incredible flights of musicianship he’s not so much a one man band but a one man comedy Woodstock.

‘Massively engaging intelligent comic offering a cracking mix of songs and silliness’

A ‘variety’ show with a cast of over 100 young people, this year’s Gang Show will include highlights from Dirty Dancing to The Wizard of Oz, music tributes to bands Take That and Madness and even a pirate dance routine. This family show is a must to see and is suitable for all ages.

The Guardian Tickets £12.00 Concessions £2.00 off

Tickets £9.50 Concessions £3.00 off Children 14 and under £3.00 off

Alcoholocaust

With five Edinburgh Fringe sell-out shows, numerous TV appearances including Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Angry Young Men in the UK, and Conan O’Brian, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Stateside, his own HBO hour comedy special, I Swear To God, Jefferies is now one of the biggest names in comedy around the globe.

‘Jefferies will have you roaring in the aisles’ HHHHH Edinburgh Evening News Tickets £15.00

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N OV E M B E R

DECEMBER

Tue 30 November | 7.30pm

Vienna Festival Ballet The Sleeping Beauty The Vienna Festival Ballet returns with their traditional, enchanting production of The Sleeping Beauty.

The wicked fairy Carabosse lays a curse on Princess Aurora, proclaiming that she will one day pierce her finger and die. The Lilac Fairy intervenes, and on the fateful day the princess and the entire palace instead fall into a deep sleep.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil in this enchanting fairytale.

Tickets £18.50 Concessions £2.00 off Children up to 16 £12.50 White Rock Friends £15.00 Groups 8+ £12.00 per ticket

Fri 3 December | 7.30pm

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Show This stunning new note-for-note production brings one of Rock ‘n’ Roll's greatest landmark albums back to life in truly breathtaking fashion.

Featuring some of the best musicians from the Fab Four’s own home town of Liverpool, and backed by a spellbinding new light show, original big screen animations and a host of fun surprises, this show is a must for Beatles Fans old and new!

The performance of Sgt. Pepper in its entirety will be followed by an hour of live, simply sensational, Beatles classics. £1.00 from every ticket sold will go directly to the Beatles Day Foundation.

Tickets £24.50

Tickets 01424 462288

Don’t forget to book your pre-show dining

Book Online www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

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Fri 14 January | 8pm

Senmeafella!

The Adult Panto

The Market Theatre Company present Senmeafella! (an adult spoof of Cinderella).

Take a traditional fairy story and distort it almost beyond recognition – pack it with corny jokes, raunchy costumes and blatant sexual innuendo, include traditional characters (and some not so traditional), and you have the alternative panto for the over 18s only.

‘Quintessentially British...

Like a Carry On film made by a Rugby Club!’

Stage Newspaper Tickets £13.50 Concessions £2.00 off White Rock Friends £11.00 Groups 10+ £10.00 per ticket

Sat 15 January | 7.30pm

The Circus of Horrors The Four Chapters from Hell Following on the huge success of The Asylum, & The Day of The Dead, The Circus of Horrors is back rockin’ & shockin’ with a fangtastic new show created especially to celebrate its 15th bloody year.

The Undead Ringmaster Doktor Haze will guide you through a hell of a tale with the help of the live devil-driven rock ‘n’ roll of The Interceptors From Hell and a huge uncontrollable cast of Voodoo Acrobats, Pickled People, Bendy Bodies and Vampires performing the most grotesque, most daring and bizarre Circus acts.

Tickets £21.00, £18.00, £16.00 Concessions £3.00 off top three prices White Rock Friends £3.00 off top three prices

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Tue 18 January | 7.30pm

Thu 20 January | 8pm Sussex Hall

Sat 29 January | 7.30pm

Gordon Smith

Felix Dexter

Beyond Belief

Multiple Personalities In Order

One Night of Queen

Gordon Smith is widely accepted as one of the most accurate mediums in the world, and his Beyond Belief tour offers the opportunity to meet the man who has captivated audiences worldwide.

Critically acclaimed for his characters and performance on BBC2’s Bellamy’s People and the star of Radio 4’s Down The Line Felix Dexter tours his new standup and character show.

Renowned for his ability to give exact names of people and places rather than vague sweeping statements, Gordon is the seventh son of a seventh son and has been featured in numerous television documentaries.

‘Excellent explosive and exhilarating performer’

Gordon Smith – Beyond Belief is experimental/ investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.

The Guardian

‘Wonderfully eccentric characters, lovely performance’ The Mirror Tickets £15.00

Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works.

Since winning the Grand Final of Stars In Their Eyes ten years ago, as the legendary Freddie Mercury, Gary has toured with One Night of Queen enthralling fans around the world!

One Night of Queen present a stunning live concert featuring all the Queen classics including Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure and Radio Ga Ga.

‘For one night only, Queen and Freddie Mercury came back to life’ Salt Lake Tribune (USA)

Tickets £20.00

‘Fantastic’ Sir Terry Wogan, BBC Proms in the Park 2009 Tickets £18.50 Concessions £2.00 off

Tickets 01424 462288

Book Online www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

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Fri 11 February | 7.30pm

www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk

Lenny Henry

Check out our new site for more information about upcoming events, news, becoming a friend and lots, lots more!

Cradle to Rave

Join our Email list Cradle to Rave is the brand new, one-man show from Lenny Henry, in which Lenny returns to his roots with a funky, funny and touching show about the thing he loves most: music. Cradle to Rave is a musical journey, exploring the role music has played, and will play, at every stage of Lenny’s life from the womb to the tomb.

Tickets £23.50

To receive further information, exclusive offers and regular updates please subscribe to our free e-newsletter at www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk If you join by 30 September 2010 you will be entered into a prize draw for your chance to win a Family ticket to see this year’s magical Pantomime Cinderella.

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W H I T E RO C K FRIEND S

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For just £25 a year you can enjoy the exclusive benefits of becoming a White Rock Friend and save money each time you book.

Join now and enjoy the following exclusive benefits: • No booking fee

• Newsletters

• Ticket discounts and two-for-one ticket offers • White Rock Friends Theatre Tours • 10% discount at the Pavilion Café

• Special White Rock Friends Evenings

• Priority booking on Season Brochures If you would like further information on becoming a White Rock Friend call the Ticket Office on 01424 462288 or visit our website www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk for further details.

Terms and conditions apply.

Tickets 01424 462288

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Put Your Company in the Spotlight Corporate Partnerships White Rock Youth Theatre

It’s more fun in a group

Each group works on a new production each term which is performed in the Sussex Hall.

Why not make a date with friends to see some of the great entertainment on offer this season, with groups as few as 8+ on some shows you can make some great savings on ticket prices.

Three age categories ‘The Pebbles 1’ 8–12 years Saturday mornings 10am–12 noon ‘The Pebbles 2’ 8–12 years Saturday mornings 12.30pm–2.30pm ‘The Stones’ 13–16 years Saturday afternoons 3pm–5pm ‘The Rocks’ 16–21 years Wednesday evenings 7pm–9pm Cost £70.00 per term payable in advance Please contact Tracy White on 01424 462287 or email tracy@whiterocktheatre.org.uk WRYT is accredited to the national Association of Youth Theatres.

For groups of 15+ we can offer other benefits including: • VIP Hospitality packages available • Longer reservation periods • Discounts on pre show dining at the Pavilion Café • Discounted Cocktails pre-show and interval.

We can also offer you free group sales support materials – posters, leaflets and information packs.

White Rock Theatre’s Corporate Membership programme offers an association with the town’s beautiful 1920s theatre. The theatre has a strong record of building mutually beneficial corporate partnerships that raise brand awareness, provide PR opportunities and a wonderful venue for client entertainment.

Corporate Membership benefits are tailored to fit business objectives and can include exclusive ticket offers, client entertainment and invitations to local business networking events.

For further details contact lorna@whiterocktheatre.org.uk White Rock Theatre would like to thank all its current supporters: • La Collina Gardens • The Garden Centre Group

Contact our dedicated groups number 01424 462285 open Monday–Friday 10am–5pm and speak to one of our team who will be happy to help you make your trip to the White Rock Theatre extra special.

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Reservations Tickets can be generally reserved without payment for three working days. However, no reservations will be held five days prior to the show/event. You will be notified of restrictions at the time of booking.

By Phone Our Ticket Office is open 10am–6pm Monday to Saturday on 01424 462288. Group Sales can be contacted on 01424 462285.

Ticketmaster 0844 847 1780, 24 hours a day, 364 days a year – will be subject to booking fees and service charge.

Concessions Over 60s, under 16s, full-time students with a valid student card and people with a disability are entitled to concession prices where stated.

In Person The Ticket Office is open Monday to Saturday 10am–6pm. On Sunday and Bank Holidays the Ticket Office is open 90 minutes before performances.

Refunds and Exchanges Tickets cannot be refunded once paid for unless a performance is postponed or cancelled.

Payment Most major credit and debit cards, cash and cheques (made payable to White Rock Theatre) are accepted at the Ticket Office. Telephone bookings via the Ticket Office will be subject to a £1.00 per ticket booking fee capped at £4.00; in person bookings will be subject to a 50p per ticket booking fee capped at £4.00.

Cash Payments, White Rock Friends and Group Bookings of 8+ are exempt from booking fees.

Lost Property Lost property found at the theatre will be kept for three months before being disposed of.

Running Times For information on show running times, please contact the Ticket Office on the day of, or the day prior to the performance.

Access We are dedicated to access for all. We have spaces for wheelchair users and accessible toilets. Please refer to Ticket Office for more information. Entry is via a ramp into the main foyer and stalls or via a passenger lift from the ground floor to the Café. Please tell us about any special requirements you have.

Guide dogs are welcome and an infra-red hearing system is in operation for some shows. For further information please contact the Ticket Office.

Copies of this brochure are available in large print and other accessible formats.

Please contact the Ticket Office.

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White Rock Theatre Tours White Rock Theatre Tours are ideal for groups of all ages and offer an insight not only into the history of the building but the many aspects of theatre life.

Tour includes access to backstage, front of house, dressing rooms and the auditorium the tours lasts approximately 90 minutes and ends with complimentary teas, coffees and biscuits. Groups 10-20 £3.50 per head. For further details call 01424 462287.

By Road The White Rock Theatre is situated on Hastings Seafront (A259), opposite the pier.

By Train Nearest Rail: Hastings or St Leonards-on-Sea (Warrior Square).

Call National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50.

By Bus/Coach Bus Routes: 20, 21, 21A, 22, 22B, 25, 25A, 26, 26A, 98, 99, 304 & 305.

Please check with Traveline for times on 0870 608 2 608. There are limited bus services for the autumn and winter season; please check locally.

Parking Hastings Borough Council have invested over £3 million in off street parking in Hastings. Charges have been greatly reduced with most car parks offering free parking after 6pm.

The following car parks are local to the White Rock Theatre and within walking distance of the theatre.

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Pelham Place – 171 spaces Falaise Road – 53 spaces Priory Street – 250 spaces St Margaret’s Road – 40 spaces The Pier – 40 spaces Carlisle Parade – 171 spaces

Coach Parking Coach parking is now available at Falaise Road approx 5 minutes from the theatre offering pay and display bays costing £1.00 per hour.

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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 offer discounts at a later date.

Brochure produced by adverset media solutions limited freephone 0800 064 3883 www.adverset.co.uk

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Fizztickling Fun and Wizzpopping Magic for all the Family

Thu 21–Sat 23 April 2011 Tickets 01424 462288

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