Theatre and Events Guide Spring 2016 by YourLeisure

Margate Theatres Guide Spring 2016 January to April Box OfďŹ ce: 01843 292795 theatreroyalmargate.com margatewintergardens.co.uk

Welcome to our latest theatres’ brochure Prepare to have those funny bones smashed to pieces! Margate is becoming celebrated for its incredible comedy line-ups, and this season is a cracker. We’re expecting Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard to all sell out quickly, so book early. And remember – Friends of Margate Theatres get Priority Booking on these shows, as well as discounted tickets for many more, so isn’t it time you joined us? Full details on Page 37. We’re continuing our small stage season of intimate shows presented with the audience and the performers together on the Theatre Royal stage. And this season we’re proud to present three shows perfect for deaf and hard of hearing audiences: Flatpack, The Best Thing, and with fully integrated BSL and Captioning: The Remarkable Tale of Oliver Twist. For families, our Spring season is packed with treats like Simple Simon, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Not Now Bernard, to keep small and grown-up children entertained. Following their first Margate Panto season here with Aladdin, Wicked Productions are back at Easter with a comedy family musical Rapunzel Rocks, which promises fun (and Rock and Roll!) for the whole family.

And this February Half Term we are turning the Main Hall at the Winter Gardens into a laser war zone. Straight from the success of Termination this summer, Your Leisure and the guys at Quex Paint Ball bring you Winter Warz. The Hunt Is On! For those of you who like your music loud, we are thrilled to bring you a brand new event for 2016. On May 1st, the Winter Gardens is hosting the very first YourFest : a daylong festival, with Europe’s best tributes to Muse, Foo Fighters, The Killers, Kings of Leon and Kasabian. We’re sure you’ll agree, that is a breath-taking line-up of headline bands. The party season may have long gone but Margate Theatres’ mix of first class entertainment will soon have you cheering again. See you soon! Paul Palmer Entertainments and Facilities Manager Pam Hardiman Programme Manager

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Wednesday 20 January – 2pm, Thursday 21 & Friday 22 January – 7.30pm Mr Bugg Presents

Miss Nightingale – the musical Sex, scandal and showbiz 1940’s style “The story is good, the songs are TERRIFIC” The Times “Sexy and touching” Daily Telegraph “A great evening out”  The Public Reviews “A wonderfully stylish show… miss ‘Miss Nightingale’ and miss out!”  Gaydarnation “A well-told and captivating story”  What’s On Stage Running time: 2 hours 30 mins (inc interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £18, Concs £16, Friends £14, Groups of 4 £ 60 Matinee - all tickets £12, Groups of 4 £40 Miss Nightingale - the musical cleverly combines comedy with drama to bring the gay glamour of WW2 London thrillingly to life. But some secrets are even more explosive than The Blitz… Audiences across Britain have adored this fabulous, feel good tale of love, loss and hope - performed by a multi-talented cast who not only act, dance and sing but also play all the instruments live on stage!

There will be an opportunity to meet the playwright and composer Matthew Bugg after the matinee performance on Wed 20th Jan. Matthew will also be leading Storytelling Through Song workshops onstage on Tue 19 Jan (adults) and Wed 20 Jan (14-18 yrs) at 7.30pm. No experience required. Workshops are FREE for ticket holders.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the smash-hit show on its fifth and final UK tour. This critically acclaimed musical will have you laughing, crying and cheering for more! T

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Sunday 24 January – 3pm Ballet Theatre UK

Saturday 6 February – 7.30pm

The Snow Queen

The Simon & Garfunkel Story Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy-tale ballet, The Snow Queen: the iconic tale that inspired the smash hit movie FROZEN. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score. “Critics Choice – Top 5 productions touring the UK” The Independent! “A pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” The Dancing Times  Whatsonstage.com! “Glittering costumes, expressive dancers...” Dance Europe Running Time: Approx 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets £16, Concessions £14, Friends £12, Restricted View £10, Schools £8

Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. “Fantastic” Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 “Authentic and Exciting” The Stage Running Time: 2 hours 15 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £17.50, Concessions £16

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Sunday 7 February – 7.30pm

Friday 12 February – 7.30pm Tom Stuart

Romesh Ranganathan - Irrational

I Am Not Myself These Days

Plus support

Produced by Fuel

Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show exploring the rationality of his worldview. ‘Irrational’ will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them. The last two years have been incredible for Ranganathan with his two critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival shows, ‘Rom Wasn’t Built In A Day’ and ‘Rom Com’ being nominated for the coveted Edinburgh Festival Awards for Best Show 2014 and Best Newcomer in 2013.

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This new show promises to be as much of a hit! Romesh has come a long way since quitting his career as a maths teacher making a real name for himself appearing on BBC1’s ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘Jack Dee’s HelpDesk’, ‘Have I Got News For You’, BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’, ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired’, ITV1’s ‘Play To The Whistle’, ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’, Channel 4’s ‘Alan Carr Chatty Man’ and most recently Dave’s ‘Taskmaster’.

“A mesmerising show which will smack you in the face and demand your attention.” Mumble Theatre Written & performed by Tom Stuart Adapted from the autobiography by Josh Kilmer-Purcell

“… his ability to produce bitingly fresh gags marks him out from the crowd.” The Guardian

Directed by Nick Bagnall Funded by Arts Council England. Supported by Shoreditch Town Hall Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (no interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

“supremely accomplished” Chortle Sunday Times Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (plus interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets £14, Concessions £12

By turns brutal, funny and heartfelt this one-man show recounts a time when Josh found himself working as a drag queen, battling his own alcoholism, and desperately trying to make a relationship work with Jack, a highclass rent boy addicted to crack.

A surprising tale of love and self-discovery, set amidst the excesses of 1990s New York, adapted from Josh Kilmer-Purcell’s bestselling autobiography.

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Saturday 13 February – 2pm Blunderbus Theatre Company

Saturday 13 February – 7.30pm Kathbum

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Katherine Ryan Plus support

Charlie Hubble is a little boy with a very big dream, he wants to be a world-class magician. So, he saves up his pocket money to buy The Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians. Then he sets off to Mr Zacoor’s Toy Shop to buy his spellbook. But Mr Zacoor is no ordinary shopkeeper, he’s a real life Sorcerer! And he has a very special job for Charlie. This delightful new show comes to life with an irresitable blend of music, puppetry and storytelling. There’s also an enchanting toy shop setting filled with all sorts of magical surprises! Little people aged 3-7 will love this funny, heartwarming tale but big people will have lots of fun, too. “Magical children’s Theatre” British Theatre Guild “Excellent fun!” The Guardian Running Time: 55 minutes (no interval) Ages: 3+ Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

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Star of Live At The Apollo, QI and The Jonathan Ross Show, the razor sharp and hilariously funny Canadian returns with a highly anticipated new show. Hot on the heels of a complete sell-out UK and Australian tour, Katherine hits the road with another terrific comedy show. Put this at the top of your ‘must see’ list for this year’s comedy diary. “Young, smart and acridly funny” Sunday Times “Thoughtful, funny and just twisted enough” The Times “Warped wit… striking presence… killer lines… calm confidence” Scotsman Running Time: 1 Hour 50 mins ( inc interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £18, Restricted View £16

Saturday 13 February – 7.30pm

Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 February – Various Times

Jackson – Live in Concert Starring Ben and his Incredible Band & Dancers

THE ULTIMATE INDOOR LASER COMBAT EXPERIENCE

Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs. Ben’s portrayal of Jackson has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on the stage by his Incredible Band and Dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational.

Michael Jackson is not only remembered as one of the most influential artists of all time, but many of today’s artists have been inspired by his iconic style. His career spanned nearly five decades of music, and he was continually at the forefront of popular music.

Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ! Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £20.50, Friends £19, Child £15.50

After the hugely successful Summer Event “Termination” Quex Paint Ball and Your Leisure have teamed up again for another awesome Laser Tag event.

It is believed that they have been employed by foreign government or organisation to infiltrate the Winter Gardens and seize control quickly and discreetly in order to mount future operations to annex the region so that its valuable resources can be privatised and exploited. You can choose to battle the insurgents or join the EXRAYS to fight the evil corporations. Which team will you support?

The Story! HUMINT sources have indicated that a privately funded, financially motivated company of highly trained and well equipped operators known as the “Expeditionary Reconnaissance and Assault Squads” (EXRAYS), rumoured to have been at the heart of some of the most successful and violent insurgencies, invasions and acts of piracy in the last 10 years.

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Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes before your battle time. Anyone arriving late might miss their time slot. Please note; there is no refund for those who arrive after their battle briefing has started. Running Time: 30 minutes slots Age restrictions: Suitable for ages 8+. Under 16’s must have an adult present to sign the consent forms. Tickets: £8.50, Groups of 10+ £8.00

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Thursday 18 February – 2.30pm Gordon Clarkson Productions

Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 February – 2pm & 7pm daily The Police Panto

Simple Simon *

The Miss-Adventures of Robin Hood *

It’s half term and time for another Panto- Style FUNtastic Adventure show from children’s favourite Simple Simon! This time, Fairy Stardust needs Simple Simon and Tommy the Cat to help adorable Bella the Elephant escape from the clutches of ruthless Pirate Queen: Madame Marguerita Croke, and her hapless sidekick; Bosun Pringle, who know that Elephants never forget, and think that she can lead them to long lost Pirate Treasure! This exciting plot twists and turns, and is packed with song, comedy, and lots of joining in! An interactive live theatre treat. Running Time: 2 hours 15 mins (inc interval) Ages: 3-11 Tickets: £7.50 * Local Production

We ‘Sher-wood’ like to see you at the next Police Panto! With King Richard off at the crusades, Prince John sees his chance to try out the throne for size. The evil Sheriff of Rottingham sees his chance to control the Prince John and the Dotty Dame sees her chance to show off some dreadfully dodgy dresses. Aim for the Theatre Royal this February and see Robin and Marion along with the pottiest prince, the daftest dame, the shiftiest sheriff, the cutest cow and the merriest men who ever graced the greenwood. The show promises fun for all the family with some great traditional routines along with live music, dancing and our special ‘Police Panto’ mayhem!

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Now in its 18th year, ‘The Police Panto’ has raised many thousands of pounds for good causes, local and national charities. So please come along to support our efforts and at the same time to be thoroughly entertained. Thursday 2pm is a BSL signed performance Running Time: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £8, Children £6, Family of 4 £24 * Local Production

Tuesday 23 February – 7.30pm Buddug James Jones Collective

Thursday 25 February – 6.30pm Red Earth Theatre

Hiraeth

The Remarkable Tale of Oliver Twist Based on the book by Charles Dickens Hiraeth is a mixture of homesickness and an intense form of longing or nostalgia. Desperate to leave, Bud wrestles with the knowledge that her departure sounds the death knell for the family farm. Leaving five generations of tradition behind her as she sets out alone into the big smoke... “Sweetly Hilarious Lo-fi Comedy”  Time Out “Undoubtedly This Year’s Find”  Evening Standard “It’s a show of real charm on a universal theme that explores the things that hold us together but sometimes also tear us apart.” The Guardian Created by Jesse Briton, Buddug James Jones and Max Mackintosh. Running Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ages: 11+ Tickets: £12, Concessions £10

For children and families. Everyone has heard of the small boy who dares to ask for more, but do you know the original story of Oliver Twist? Packed full of surprises for a modern audience, Red Earth’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s masterpiece recreates a colourful cast of larger than life characters on stage.

This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage

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Presented in the style of Victorian music hall, with speciality acts and variety entertainments, Red Earth’s production brings Oliver’s story vividly to life for children and grown-ups. Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (inc. interval) Ages: 8+ Tickets: £10, Concessions £8, Family of 4 £30, Schools £7.50

Sign Language Integrated

CAPS Captioned Theatre

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Friday 26 February – 7.30pm

Saturday 27 February – 2pm A Mercury Theatre Colchester Production

The Tannahill Weavers

Not Now, Bernard & Other Monster Stories By David McKee

This dynamic quartet play Scottish traditional music at its best. The band’s potent mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves their audiences spellbound. As tight and versatile as any band in the Celtic music scene, the Tannahills can summon rock-n-roll intensity or haunting introspection.

“Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from all over the world. The band is one of a kind.” The Desert Shamrack, Scottsdale, AZ Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus interval) Ages: All Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10

Adapted and Directed by Daniel Buckroyd Everyone’s got a monster in them that wants to go grrrr! It sometimes feels as though everyone’s just too busy to listen to little Bernard, but when he finds a big purple monster in the garden things rapidly go from bad to worse. David McKee’s much-loved Not Now, Bernard is joined by two of his other wonderfully funny (and not too scary) monster stories, The Two Monsters

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and The Monster And The Teddy Bear, in this fast-paced show about growing up and learning how to deal with change. Expect masks, puppets, music, possibly the biggest teddy in the world … oh, and LOTS of mess! Running Time: 60 minutes (no interval) Ages: 3+ Tickets: £10, Concessions £8, Family of 4 £30

Saturday 27 February - 7.30pm

Thursday 3 March – 7.30pm

Circus of Horrors

Psychic Sally - Call Me Psychic Tour

21st Anniversary tour The latest incarnation ‘Welcome to the Carnevil’ is set in Victorian London in 1899, Jack the Ripper was still at large & this was the age of the Freakshow, a young girl dreamt of running away to join the Circus only to see her dream become a nightmare in a decrepit & corpse ridden Carnevil, plagued by a swamp of Killer Klowns, Sword Swallowers, Demon Drawfs, Death Defying Aerialists, A Guiness World Record holding Hairculian Diva swinging solely from her hair, back flipping & fire limboing acrobats & lots lots more,

“The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet” Call Me Psychic Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her 8th year on the road. Sally say’s “Every night when I’m on stage amazing things happen and it’s a privilege to be able to pass on messages of love and comfort to the people I share my gift with”. This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action! The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

A show ruled by the undead & climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse.

Running Time: 2 hours 10 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £24, Friends £21

Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) Ages: Unsuitable for children Tickets: 1st Tier £22, 2nd Tier £20 3rd Tier £18, Friends £19

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Thursday 3 March – 7.30pm

Friday 4 March – 8pm

I, Malvolio

Sarah Millican - Outsider

Written and Performed by Tim Crouch Image: Greg Veit

Think Monty Python and Blackadder as Tim Crouch shoves Shakespeare’s pent-up steward Malvolio into the spotlight to hilarious effect, turning the entire story of Twelfth Night on its head. A charged, hilarious and sometimes unsettling rant from a man adrift in front of a cruel audience. This is a show for anyone who has ever been told off, called a name or has fallen in love with the wrong person. Tim Crouch is one of Britain’s most innovative and respected theatre-makers – and a hugely experienced exponent of Shakespeare for young people.

In the past when you put Sarah Millican outside, she asked things like: ‘Why? Where is the taxi? Do I need a cardie?’ and said things like: ‘There’ll be wasps. I’ve nothing to sit on. Is that poo? Can we go home?’

“Crouch’s 60-minute I, Malvolio was originally created… as a way of introducing restless teenage audiences to Shakespeare; but there’s nothing anything less than fully adult about this searing deconstruction of the conflict between Malvolio and – well, who?” Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman

Running Time: 2 hours 20 mins (inc interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £25

Running Time: 60 minutes (no interval) Ages: 11+ Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

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But things have changed. Now she has outside slippers. She can tell a chaffinch from a tit (hey). But she still can’t tell if it’s an owl or her husband’s asthma. Sarah Millican is venturing outside. Bring a cardie. “To watch Sarah Millican is to watch a box of comedy fireworks going off” The Independent

Friday 4 March - 2pm, Saturday 5 March - 10am Split Britches

Saturday 5 March – 7.30pm

The Why Not Workshops

Celebrating Hoagy

Whether you’re a seasoned performer, singer, poet or artist, if it’s always been your dream, or never crossed your mind, Why Not Workshops are designed to give those of a certain age the tools and toys to make the things you never thought you could make, and say the things you always wanted to say. Led by country singer turned performance artist Tammy Why Not, these two workshops offer an opportunity for local elders to explore methods for creative expression, draw from their own experiences, and discuss the issues which affect all of us as we get older. If you are unsure if these workshops would be suitable for you and are hesitant about coming along - then please, think of Tammy and think Why Not? Tammy has worked with seniors across the UK, US and Europe, and will be performing at the Theatre Royal later this year. Calling all Golden Girls and Guys and wannabe Senior Idols. Have you wanted to be on the stage? Share your story? Make a splash or make a spectacle of yourself?

Running Time: 3 Hours Ages: Elders Tickets: Free * * Limited to only 30, so please call Box Office to secure your place. T

Sold out at Ronnie Scott’s and a Sunday Times Top 10 album in 2014, Celebrating Hoagy team’s acclaimed singer-pianist Chris Ingham with stellar trumpeter Paul Higgs (former RSC and National Theatre MD) for a fascinating journey through Hoagy Carmichael’s unique songbook. Featuring well-loved hits (Stardust, How Little We Know, Georgia On My Mind, Skylark, Ole Buttermilk Sky, Lazy Bones, et al) alongside delightful curiosities, the show is packed with the songs and stories behind the wry, wise and melodic masterpieces from the Old Music Master.

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“One of Britain’s best singer-pianists... sophisticated tribute...charming work”  Jack Massarik London Evening Standard “A classy product with plenty of the right kind of swing”  Dave Gelly - Observer “An excellent night by any criteria the music was of the highest calibre, highly informative and entertaining” James Albrecht - Studio Director St James Theatre, London Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10

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Saturday 5 March – 8pm

Wednesday 9 March – 1.30pm OH! Productions

Frankie Boyle

Flatpack

Hurt Like You’ve Never Been Loved

Frankie has written this new set not to tour, but as a response to Kendrick Lamar’s last album. After these stand-up performances the ball will very much be in Kendrick’s court. Come witness this harrowing onstage breakdown. “Black-hearted brilliance...the chance to see him at close quarters is not to be missed” The Guardian Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes (including interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £25

A pair of hapless newly-weds are given a flat pack first home as a wedding gift, the instructions get muddled and they proceed to attempt to build it with hilarious results. Can they raise the roof or will they bring the house down? In true silent movie style, this show is accompanied by live music. It’s a fun-filled family show inspired by the legendary Buster Keaton, Flat Pack is a truly heart-warming and charming performance.

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“Everyone loved it, it’s the best, funniest show ever!” Audience Member, Komedia Running Time: 45 minutes (no interval) Ages: 3+ Tickets: £5 This show contains no dialogue so is suitable for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

Friday 11 March – 7.30pm Phoebe Marsh

Saturday & Sunday 12 & 13 March – Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm Masque Theatre School

The Daddy Blues

Musicality *

Brave, funny and a little bit disturbing. Phoebe is setting out to build herself a new dad, a Franken-Father of her very own- from scratch.

Masque Theatre School musical theatre company want to whisk you away to the musicals with songs and scenes from some new and some old favourites.

This project was made possible by support from the Gulbenkian Theatre, The School of Arts at Kent University and Arts Council England.

This talented young cast promise you a couple of hours of entertaining escapism

Running Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (no interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: Pay What You Decide – see page 41

...just as a good musical always has. Running Time: 2 hours (approx.) Ages: All Tickets: £11, Concessions £9

This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage.

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Sunday 13 March – 8pm

Monday 14 March – 7.30pm Actors of Dionysus

Brian Conley

Lysistrata

Alive and Dangerous

Nationally acclaimed Actors of Dionysus are back on the road this Autumn with their unique take on Greek drama with their no holds barred comedy, Lysistrata.

The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Showcasing his many talents, there’ll be singing, laughs, and much, much more in this latest variety show from one of Britain’s most loved performers. Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £22.50

Follow our heroine, Lysistrata, and the women of Greece in their (not always heartfelt!) battle to deny their men sex in order to stop a bloody war. As tensions mount, frustrations erupt, and phalluses reach bursting point, see who wins and if peace is restored in this high octane, hugely enjoyable and absurdist version of Aristophanes’ masterpiece. Adapted by David Stuttard after Aristophanes. Directed by Tamsin Shasha “A slick, hilariously funny show which rattles along at high speed on the strength of fine ensemble work from its cast of five” The Stage

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“Greek at school was never as naughty and so much fun as this” Whatsonstage “Let nothing stop you from seeing them” The Times “AOD....making Greek Tragedy seriously sexy” The Guardian Running Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £14, Friends £12, Schools £10 Join us for a post show talkback with the company

Friday 18 March – 7.30pm 20 Stories High and Theatre-Rites

Saturday 19 March – 7.30pm Adverse Camber

The Broke n Beat Collective

The Old Woman, the Buffalo and the Lion of Manding

A unique mash up of hip-hop, theatre and puppetry.

Created and performed by Jan Blake, storyteller Kouame Sereba, musician & Raymond Sereba, musician A great leader, born from extraordinary circumstances. From a royal family torn apart by jealousy, plots and exile. From an outcast, shape-shifting grandmother and insulted mother. Sometimes when I can’t stand on my own two feet. Or the voices in my head feel cracked and incomplete. I turn up the volume of my Broken Beats The Big Heavy Bass sends moves ﬂowing to my feet Melodic rhymes ﬁll my head and make me feel oh-so-sweet Cos my Broken Beats help me feel alive And not so Broke and Beat. Come and spend an evening with the Collective; a raw, gritty, funny and moving gig that explores the hardships faced by young people in the UK today.

Gripping tales, transfixing poetry and hip-hop puppetry like you’ve never seen before. “Theatre-Rites, a company of genuine originality and flair”. The Guardian “Great theatre should be about taking risks ... This play has it in the bag” The Guardian (Melody Loses Her Mojo) A 20 Stories High and Theatre-Rites co-production in association with Unity Theatre, Liverpool Running Time: 70 minutes (no interval) Ages: 13+ Tickets: £10, Groups of 3 - 7 £8, Groups of 8 - 10 £7, Schools and Groups of 10+ £6 T

Comes the story of the birth of a child who can bring together kingdoms. A story told for hundreds of years. A story of courage, faith and strength. A story of Mali. Originally commissioned by Festival at the Edge Storytelling Festival, developed by Adverse Camber in association with the Akua Storytelling Project, mac birmingham and The Albany. Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (inc interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: Tickets: £12, Concessions £10, Friends £10

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Free Workshop on stage at 11am Join in a friendly, energising singing session featuring celebration songs from Cote d’Ivoire and call and response songs from The Old Woman, the Buffalo and the Lion of Manding. Come share in the joy with three outstanding artists. Running time: 1 hour Ages: 14+ Tickets: Free but capacity only 30: Call Box Office to secure a ticket 01843 292795

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Saturday 19 March – 7.30pm

Sunday 20 March – 7.30pm

The Magic of Motown

Russell Howard

The Reach Out® Tour

Warm Up

Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular embarks on its 2015 nationwide tour with an all-new, all-star show. Celebrating its 12th incredible year with more chart toppers than ever before. Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. Oozing the style, sophistication and musical brilliance of these musical legends. Five-star performances revive more than 36 back-to-back massive, classic hits with all the dazzling dance moves. glittering costume changes and superb musicianship of the original artistes. Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval) Tickets: £22, Concessions £20.50, Friends £19, Group of 4 £80

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As one of Britain’s best loved comedians Russell needs little introduction. He has appeared on some of the most well-known comedy shows on television including ‘Mock The Week’, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’ and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’. In addition to this he has his own television show on BBC3 - ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’. He has released four DVDs of his most successful stand-up tours and in 2011 embarked upon a sell-out UK arena tour ‘Right Here, Right Now’. Join Russell right here in Margate, as he tries out brand new material. There will be a support act. Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £15, Restricted view £13 Booking opens to Friends of Margate Theatres on Thursday 10 December. General Sales open on Friday 11 Dec.

Sunday 20 March – 7.30pm Cinque Port Music

Thursday 24 & Saturday 26 March – 7.30pm Monday 28 March – 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 25 & Saturday 26 March

All Stars Charity Concert *

The Thanet Gang Show *

Beer Festival

Once again 130 former Royal Marines Band ONT Productions musicians will be making their way to Margate from all corners of the UK, some even from overseas to take part in the ‘All Stars Annual Charity Concert’.

Thanet Scouts and Guides present their annual Gang Show at the Theatre Royal Margate over the Easter Weekend. Filled with song, dance and sketches, the Gang Show gives an entirely different view of Scouting and Guiding. No camp fires, no tents and no Ging Gang Goolie, just young people showing their talent on stage. If you’ve not seen a Gang Show before you’ve missed a treat. If you have seen one before - don’t miss this one! An outing for all the family from five to a hundred and five!

Showcasing the finest products from brewers and cider makers from all over the UK and beyond.

Tickets are available from: CinquePort Music 01304 210600 / 827391 www.cinqueportmusic.co.uk Age: All Tickets: 1st Tier £14, 2nd Tier £13, 3rd Tier £12 * Local Production

Over 200 real ales, ciders and perries including a specially brewed festival beer, hot and cold food, souvenir glasses, live entertainment and giant pub style team quiz on Saturday at 5pm with a top prize of £100 cash (teams of up to 6). Remember, use public transport or taxi. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! Friday 12noon till 9.30pm £5* Saturday 12noon till 8pm £3*

Running Time: 2 hours (plus interval) Ages: All Tickets: In advance, Evening £8, Matinee £7 On the door, Evening £9, Matinee £8 Friends two free tickets for any performance

*Free to card carrying CAMRA members ID is required if you look under 25 to purchase alcohol Accompanied children are welcome to visit up to 7pm

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Wednesday 30 March – 7.30pm Travelling Light

Wednesday 30 March - 2.30pm Gordon Clarkson Productions

Into the West

Sing As We Go*

by Greg Banks

SING AS WE GO”is a trip down memory lane, this Fabulous Forties show recreating a typical “ENSA” concert.

She’s my horse, she is! What’s her name Grandpa? She’s called Tir na n’Og. Why’s she called that? Because she came from the land under the sea. A place where it is always summer, and no-one grows old. Imagine a glorious white horse comes out of a sea-mist and into your troubled life. Imagine trying to keep her on the 14th floor of a Dublin tower block. Now imagine the police are after you, and your only escape is to ride into the west...

To celebrate the play’s 20th anniversary, Travelling Light are bringing to a new generation of audiences their internationally-acclaimed story of grit and magic, love and loss, hope and discovery. Running Time: 70 minutes (no interval) Ages: 7+ Tickets: £12, Concessions £10, Friends £8, Family of 4 £35

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It’s Comedy and Music all the way through from the “Moonlight becomes you,” to the patriotic flag waving finale culminating, of course, with “There’ll Always be an England”, and “Land of Hope and Glory” and favourite melodies such as “A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square”, “As time goes by”, “Yours”, “The White Cliffs of Dover”, and many more. Workers Playtime and the Ovalteenies recall the golden days of Radio, and with over 50 favourite songs. Running Time: 45 mins Ages: All Tickets: £10, £38 for 4 * Local Production

Thursday 31 March – 7.30pm Flickbook Theatre

Saturday 2 April – 3pm & Sunday 3 April – 1pm & 4.30pm Wicked Productions

Cartography

Rapunzel Rocks Sarah is busy dying, counting down her heartbeats. She is studying maps of places she never intends to go. John is grabbing life by the proverbial balls - driven to travel by the need to be someone interesting. Both are looking for a future when they meet each other. Through song, string and a bright red anorak, this is a show that asks if we’ll know happiness when we get there. “Innovative, quirky & honest. Theatre that is both moving & funny – highly recommended” US THE HILARIO Simon Hollingworth, Artistic Director of the Lincoln Drill Hall THE JESTER

TOM SWIFT at our all-new Rock and Roll family AS JOEY

“A testament to the imagination... Guaranteed to put a smile on your face” A Younger Theatre Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: All Tickets: Pay What You Decide – see page 41 This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage.

This Easter it’s time to join in the fun production of ‘Rapunzel Rocks’. From the producers of the Christmas panto Aladdin, Rapunzel has all the best traditions of a fairytale, but with a new twist and written especially for the whole family to enjoy. Amanda Swift returns as Rapunzel, with the side splitting Ant Payne playing Silly Billy. The Hilarious Tom Swift will be back as Joey the Jester. Don’t miss this spectacular Easter production full of magic, original rock and roll songs, dance routines,

inspirational sets, fantastic costumes, lots and lots of laughter and enchantment that will thrill the child in all of us. So let your hair down this Easter and Rock with Rapunzel! Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: Early Bird Before January 1st: £13, Concessions £11, Family of 4 £40, Groups 10+ £11, Restricted View £10. After January 1st: £15, Concessions £13, Family of 4 £48, Groups 10+ £12, Restricted View £10.

FUL THE DELIGHT

ANDA SWIFT

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Tuesday 5 April – 7.30pm Fishamble: The New Play Company

Thursday 7 April – 7.30pm Vienna Festival Ballet

Swing

Coppélia

A hit show about dancing, love, and giving it a go. An international hit, fresh from New York, Paris, Edinburgh and New Zealand. Swing is a comedy about dancing and music and love and not settling and feeling like an eejit and being brave and having doubts and trying your best and trying new things and thinking outside the box and seeing things clearly and living as well as you can and giving it a lash. With rock and roll music, it’ll make you want to dance. This tour is supported by Culture Ireland as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme and presented by house.

 New York Times  The Scotsman  Herald Scotland  The Guardian  The Times  Sunday Times  Broadway Baby Written by Steve Blount, Peter Daly, Gavin Kostick and Janet Moran. Directed by Peter Daly. Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £12, Friends £10, Schools £7.50

A lively production, infused with old world charm, Coppélia appeals to audiences of all ages with its captivating story of an eccentric toymaker and his beloved doll. The colourful costumes, lively characters and beautiful music from Delibes all combine to create a magical and comical classic that warms and entertains from start to finish. Coppélia is guaranteed to lift the hearts of all the family.

This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage

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“An excellent company of talented young dancers. Their energy and enthusiasm is breathtaking.” ENTS24.COM “The entire show was captivating from start to finish” Welwyn Hatfield Times “A truly spellbinding performance!” Burnley Express “Talented array of young artistes Oxford Times Four Stars” Whats On Stage Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including interval) Ages: All Tickets: £19, Concessions £18, Child £12.50, Schools £11

Friday 8 April - 7pm London Contemporary Theatre

Saturday 9 April – 7.30pm

Stig of the Dump

Mark Steel Who Do You Think I am?

Barney is staying with his grandparents on the chalk Downs of southern England when he falls over the edge of an old chalk pit and tumbles through the roof of a hidden den. When he looks round he sees Stig, a caveman, with shaggy black hair and bright black eyes. The chalk pit is disused and full of people’s dumped rubbish, which Stig uses to make his home.

Barney and Stig get on rather well together. They have to manage without language, as Stig speaks no English, but that doesn’t seem to stop them. Stig becomes Barney’s secret friend, not because Barney doesn’t tell anyone, but because no one believes that Stig is real. They have a great time, improving Stig’s den, collecting firewood, going hunting, and even catching some burglars who break into Barney’s grandparents’ house.

It never really bothered me that I’d never met my mum.

It is nearly 50 years since Stig and Barney’s adventures first saw the light of day but this timeless children’s classic remains as charming and entertaining as ever.

“The most well-crafted and poignant comedy turns at this year’s Fringe”  The Herald

Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (inc. interval) Ages: 6+ Tickets: £12, Concessions £10 Family of 4 £35

Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £15

It never occurred to me I needed to meet her to find out who I was, as it didn’t seem likely I’d discover I was someone different to who I thought I was. Could it turn out I was three stone lighter than I thought, or I spoke Italian or supported Arsenal or had a fear of Liquorice Allsorts? But after the birth of my own son, I realised it’s quite an event to have a child, and she may well remember giving birth to me, and maybe even the adoption. “Profound yet funny”  Sunday Times

“He has got an amazing tale to tell”  The Guardian

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Saturday 9 April - 5.30pm Killacam Fight Night (KFN) 10 presents

Sunday 10 April – 7.30pm

Night of the Champions

Tap Factory – World Tour 2016 Tap Dance at its stomping best!

With Killacam celebrating the success of their milestone 10th show we are putting on the most explosive talked about UK mixed martial arts event on in 2016! Promising to start the year with a BANG! KFN has now officially moved to live pay per view. Acquiring this accolade in just our 10th show, highlights the fact that we put on a great night; from picking the best fighters to do battle, to the high production value of the whole event. Arguably the number one MMA show in England! Be sure to get your tickets straight away as this night is not to be missed! With 7 title fights on the card, prepared to be entertained from start to finish! Killacam want to thank our main sponsors for the continue support: Jobdone.com / Building plastics for you Ltd. / Reaper tattoo studio Margate / Kent transit international spares.com Ages: Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult 18+ Tickets: Standing £25 (£30 on the door) Balcony £40 (£45 on the door) VIP Cage Side Table of 10 £450 VIP tickets only available by calling 07791 968049

A breathtaking show in the genre of TAP DOGS and BLUE MAN GROUP. World on Stage and UAU International are extremely proud to be returning this world class production to the UK direct from Las Vegas and the rest of the world. A dazzling and amazing dance spectacular and cirque experience. Tap Factory will amaze and delight the audience, using many genres of dance in a contemporary urban setting. Tap Factory is urban percussion, macho tap dancing, athletic dance and is a breathtaking, show stopping sensation of a show. This tremendously visual, and highly exciting show, features the world’s best Tap Dancers and

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international musicians as they blend the art of dance, percussion, comedy, and acrobatics to set your pulses racing. This dynamic work was created by Vincent Pausanias and comes to the UK direct from sell out tours in Europe and South America. With Urban, tap dance, hip hop, comedy, and aerial acrobatics. Audiences will be amazed and thrilled by this high octane spectacular show. “Hunks on tap!” “A stomping good show” Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) Ages: All Tickets: 1st Tier £23, 2nd Tier £21.50, Friends £2 discount, Children £15

Thursday 14, Friday 15, Saturday 16 April – 7pm Theatre Royal Youth Theatre

Thursday 21, Friday 22, Saturday 23rd April – 7.30pm Will Adamsdale with Brian Logan and Lloyd Hutchinson

Dracula *

The Joke

The Hunter Becomes The Hunted!

Produced by Fuel

An Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman got trapped in a joke... ‘How do we get out?’ said the Englishman ‘Just stop telling it’ said the Irishman ‘But we’re too far in!’ said the Scotsman All three checked their phones for reception. The Theatre Royal Margate is proud to present the Premiere of The Joke - a new play from comedy award winner Will Adamsdale and company - exploring jokes and why we tell them, countries and why we need (and despair of) them, and life and why we bother. And tic tacs.

Bram Stoker’s dark tale is brought to life by our incredible Youth Theatre members. We dive head first into this terrifying story, flavouring it with the touch of anarchic comic energy that this group have become known for. But this is no parody. This is Dracula in its raw, terrifying and spine-tingling form. This adaptation of Stoker’s famous tale is written and directed by professional actor/director/ and playwright Martin Gibbons (The Pantaloons). His plays have been growing in popularity throughout the country, and this is your chance to catch this brand new adaptation before anyone else!

Directing support from Joe Hill-Gibbins. Commissioned by Unity Theatre. Funded by Arts Council England. Running Time: 90 Minutes ( no interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10, Schools £8 Join us after Thursday night’s show for Theatre Club - see page 34

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Saturday 23 April – 1pm (doors 12noon)

Tuesday 26 April – 7.30pm Paines Plough and Latitude Festival present

Pure Elite

With a Little Bit of Luck By Sabrina Mahfouz Directed by Stef O’Driscoll

A day of bikinis, muscles, tan and cheering...Pure Elite is the fastest growing bikini, fitness and muscle model competition in Europe and coming back to the Winter Gardens with over 300 Athletes and models from across the world all coming to compete in 17 different categories. With the winners receiving their pro cards plus a share in over £17,000 in prizes, the atmosphere really is something else and completely different to the old school bodybuilding shows of the past. With the variety of categories and age range from 17-60+ there really is something for everyone to enjoy and cheer.

Plus trade stands on the day offering everything from supplements to gym wear so a perfect opportunity to stock up on all the essentials every gym goer needs. Not forgetting the celebrity judges who are always happy to answer any questions, give advice or simply smile for the camera. Come and see what the hype is all about. Tickets: (ages 13+): £22 Front 3 rows, £20 4th row, £9 Children ages 4 - 12, Children under 3 FREE VIP tickets £50, includes back stage access, professional picture with athlete or judge of choice, goodie bag, Pure Elite programme plus front row seats

I want to be iconic. I want to be beautiful, reckless, feared, hated, ahead of the times. I want to be different, I want to be dangerous... London, 2001. Raves. Revision. Re-election. Nadia is swept up in one hot summer’s night of love that promises endless possibilities. Drinking, dancing, hope, ambition, lust, greed... and decisions that will determine the rest of her life. Rhythmically underscored by a live mix of old school UK Garage, award-winning writer Sabrina Mahfouz explores the legacy of a cultural movement that defined the hopes of a generation.

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“Fist-pumping euphoria…crackles with a rare and unexpected life” The Stage “The same fizzing energy of the best club nights... marks Mahfouz out as a unique theatrical voice” The Public Reviews Running Time: 60 minutes (no interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £10

Friday 29 April – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

As well as being acclaimed for his formidable live performances, Jools has maintained a prolific recording career since signing to Warner Music in 1996, which includes the multimillion selling Jools Holland and Friends series. Notable ‘friends’ have included Sting, Chrissie Hynde, George Harrison, Norah Jones, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Bono, Joe Strummer, KT Tunstall, Robert Plant, Smokey Robinson, Ringo Starr, Peter Gabriel, Solomon Burke and many more. Jools’ career as a television presenter has run parallel to his musical career. He started in the early 1980s when he interviewed The Police for a documentary that was made while they were recording at George Martin’s Montserrat studio. Jools then auditioned to become co-presenter (with Paula Yates) of The Tube, which achieved almost immediate cult status and discovered a whole new generation of musicians and comedians between

1981 and 1986. After presenting two series of Juke Box Jury in 1989 and then 26 shows of The Happening in 1990, Jools was asked in 1992 to host a new music programme for BBC2, which combined his talent and experience as a musician with his skills as a TV presenter. This was Later... with Jools Holland. The show has reawakened the innovative spirit of The Tube, and will start its 46th series in April. As always, Jools continues to dazzle audiences across the UK with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances. Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) Ages: Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult 18+ Tickets: £36.50, Concessions £33 Booking Fee: £2 per ticket in person/phone. £3 per ticket online. T

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Saturday 30 April – 3pm UK Arts International / Theatre Royal, Margate

Saturday 30 April – 7.30pm Vamos Theatre in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival

Hannah and Hanna in Dreamland

The Best Thing

by John Retallack

REHEARSED READING It’s fifteen years since John Retallack’s play Hannah and Hanna (about Hannah from Margate and Hanna from Kosovo) premiered at Theatre Royal. His new play Hannah and Hanna in Dreamland, follows the lives of the two young women in 2016. They are now in their early thirties and after many years apart, are re-united in the town that first brought them together. This show takes place in Turner Contemporary. The development of Hannah and Hanna in Dreamland has been made possible by the generous support of Greenhouse.

A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company. It’s 1966. The record player’s on, her hair’s bobbed and eye-lashes curled: for seventeen year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to begin. But what happens next turns everything upside down, and its repercussions will last for decades to come. Step into the wordless world of Vamos Theatre for this bitter-sweet story of mistaken morals and broken hearts, 45’s and beehives, where sexual revolution proves a hard and rocky path to tread.

Running Time: 70 minutes (no interval) Ages:10+ Tickets: £5

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Funny, heart-breaking and human, The Best Thing is the latest touring production from one of the country’s must-see theatre companies. This production is equally accessible to hearing and deaf audiences. “Simply beautiful”  What’s On Stage “Vamos is the best in the business.”  Love Shropshire Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

INDOOR MUSIC FESTIVALMARGATE WINTER GARDENS SUNDAY 1ST MAY 2016 3pm-11pm FEATURING:Four Fighters/ MUsesT The Fillers/Kazabian/Kings of Lyon Running Time: five 1 hour sets Ages: Usual standing rules apply no under 7's allowed and under 16's must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult Tickets: £14 - B4 1/2/16/£16 - B4 1/4/16/£18 After T

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Friday 13 & Saturday 14 May – 7.30pm Ambreen Razia with Black Theatre Live

Weds 11 – Sat 14 May – 7.30pm, Sat 14 May – 3pm Matinee Margate Operatic Society MOS

The Diary of a Hounslow Girl

Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery. A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde. The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser), Elle Woods appears to have it all.

Her life is turned upside-down, when her boyfriend dumps her, but Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) Ages: All Tickets: £14 ( £16 on the door), Concessions £12 (£14 on the door * Local Production Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin - Book by Heather Hach. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK

Image: Talula Sheppard

First there was Bridget Jones Diary, then Legally Blonde, but now there is The Diary of a Hounslow Girl geared up to take on the world. A comic story of dreams, aspirations and coming of age. The Diary of a Hounslow Girl is told through the eyes of a 16 year old British Muslim Girl growing up in West London. From traditional Pakistani weddings to fights on the night bus this is a funny, bold, provocative play highlighting the challenges of being brought up as a young woman in a traditional Muslim family alongside the temptations and influences growing up in and around London.

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You’ve heard of an Essex Girl and even a Sloane Ranger but what is a ‘Hounslow Girl’? A ‘Hounslow Girl’ has become a byword for young Muslim women who wear hooped earrings along with their headscarves, tussling with their traditional families while hussling their way in urban West London. Feisty young women grappling with traditional values, city life and fashion. Running Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £10, Schools £8

Saturday 21 May – 7.30pm

Sunday 22nd May – 7.30pm

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Pasha Kovalev – It’s All About You Pasha arrived in the UK in 2011 as one of the professionals on STRICTLY COME DANCING. His first celebrity partner was Chelsee Healey and they became the nation’s favourites when they were runners up to the coveted title. In 2012 he danced with Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh and was once again a Runner Up.

Experience the power of thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography, synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery & infectious humour - all in a spellbinding display of sheer energy. As the most successful touring taiko drum group on this continent, Mugenkyo create a contemporary look & sound, fusing the traditional spirit of taiko with a modern stage performance that has captivated audiences everywhere.

In 2013 Pasha danced with Countdown presenter Rachel Riley before finally winning the trophy in 2014 with television presenter Caroline Flack. After the huge success of his ‘Life Through Dance Tour’ he will be joined again by his spectacular dancers in an evening of dance, chat, fun and stunning costumes.

“Like watching Mad Max, Kill Bill, Kodo, Stomp & Keith Moon, all rolled into one big barnstorming display... Hold on to your seats!” “Just when you think it could no get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity. This show is not one to be missed.”  Edinburgh Evening News Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) Ages: All Tickets: £20, Concessions £18, Friends £16, Restricted view £15, Family of 4 £60

The winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 tours once again with his brand new show – ‘It’s All About You’. With his slick moves, calm demeanor, and brooding good looks Pasha has become a sensation as a popular dancer.

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This brand new production features breathtaking choreography, sensational music and amazing costumes leaving the audience supercharged with positive energy and emotion. Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (inc. interval Ages: All Tickets: £23, 2nd tier £21.50, Child £15

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ComingSoon Thursday 19 May

Thursday 26 May

Friday 27 May

Saturday 28 May

Labels

Shakespeare Untold

Mad About the Musicals

La Boheme

Saturday 28 May

Saturday 11 June

Thursday 16 June

Friday 17 June

One Night of Queen

Dinosaur Park

Mark Watson

Pinocchio

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Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) Weddings at Maison Dieu The historic Maison Dieu has been a place of hospitality and celebration for almost 800 years. Today the building boasts a magnificent suite of four beautiful rooms, complemented by historic paintings and splendid Victorian stained glass windows - perfect for traditional setting wedding ceremonies. For further details, please call 01843 296111 or email events@yourleisure.uk.com Jan Feb May

12 - 16 5 & 6 21

Dods panto Camra beer Festival Craft Fair

Tuesday 28 June

Saturday 9 July

Bill Bailey

Shakespeare on the Beach

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Margate Theatre Club Margate Theatre Club meets once a month for a lively, informal and friendly discussion. We pick shows here at the Theatre Royal and the Tom Thumb Theatre that are exciting, interesting and thought-provoking and meet afterwards to swap opinions and thoughts. Our conversations often go further than just the show! Come if you hated it, come if you loved it, come if you know what it meant, come if it made no sense at all, come with hundreds of opinions, come if you have no idea what you think. Whatever you think about theatre, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to meet you. Margate Theatre Club is a chance to meet other theatre goers and share in great conversation, as well as learn about other exciting theatrical and cultural events in the area.

Open to everyone, just head to the bar post-show and join in. For details of our next event go to http://margatetheatreclub.blogspot.co.uk/

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Ageless Thanet’s Culture Club needs you! Ageless Thanet’s “Culture Club” is a group of “over 50 something’s” who enjoy mixing theatre and arts with socialising and healthy debate. They are looking for new members to join in and help this exciting group explore more ways of seeing and taking part in Theatre and arts performance. The “Club” is working on some very exciting plans: • • • • •

What productions to go and see and why? Where can they meet afterwards to discuss the production? Can we get to meet the actors, writers and production staff, to find more about their inspiration and share our views? Can we use that inspiration and work on our own creation? How can we work with “Ageless Thanet” to help fund some of these activities?

The Culture Club members work together to enjoy theatre, film and the arts, with a main focus on social enjoyment and total inclusion.

Over 50? Then this friendly club wants to hear from you and will encourage you to get involved. To find out more about the “Ageless Thanet Culture Club” please call 01843 601550 or visit www.yourleisure.uk.com/ageless Culture Club is an Ageless Thanet initiative supported by the Big Lottery Ageing Better project.

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Theatre Royal Margate Associate Companies

Theatre Royal Margate will be supporting the following Kent based companies to create and present work to audiences in Margate and beyond. Mischievous Theatre, Third Party and StevensonThompson have all been chosen because they make relevant, exciting and accessible work which we want to see more of, especially here in Margate. We’re proud to be able to showcase their work at the Theatre Royal, with the ambition of helping them reach a wider audience. Mischievous Theatre CIC, based in Ramsgate and led by Clive Holland, was formed to create stimulating, provocative and mischievous theatre, to tour this work both nationally and internationally, and to encourage a greater involvement in the arts by the people of East Kent.

In collaboration with Third Party we have produced, to great acclaim, “The Sagas of Noggin the Nog”, which was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Festival. The five star reviewed show will tour nationally from October 2015. Mischievous presented a work in progress of their experimental new production “I Have Lost Myself” about the world of Alzheimer’s Disease, here in May. The company’s association with Theatre Royal Margate has enabled us to move forward with added confidence and conviction in our work. www.mischievoustheatre.co.uk Third Party has been producing touring theatre for twenty years in the UK and abroad, playing theatres, village halls, festivals and found spaces. The bulk of their recent work has been in collaboration with director John Wright and has featured strongly visual and physically expressive versions of classic plays. In 2009 they premiered their two language, two country co-production of “The False Servant” by Marivaux at the Theatre Royal Margate. In 2012, Third Party adapted the children’s classic The Sagas of Noggin the Nog for the stage, directed by John Wright. Following previews here at the Theatre Royal, the show went to the Edinburgh Festival in August 2014

to rave reviews, including 4 stars from the Independent and The Stage. Third Party and Mischievous Theatre are currently collaborating on a new and exciting project in search of new audiences for theatre… watch this space! www.thirdparty.org.uk Stevenson Thompson and the Moving Memory Company celebrate life-long creativity via projects that empower and equip older women with new performance skills. The company was created to challenge views of being an ‘old’ woman, of beauty, and to give older women the opportunity and a presence in the theatre world. Our work considers the funny side of things, the stuff of life. In order to reach as diverse an audience as possible, we often performance in public spaces, such

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as the streets, as well as theatre spaces. Our in-house company, MovingMemory is a company of women aged between 52-82, who produce work that makes Jo-public think again. The work is inspired by the stories the women bring with them, or their views and experiences of the world. Like the women, the work is gutsy, funny and moving. We are delighted to be associates to the Theatre Royal and want to extend our work in Thanet. We are setting up a new group in Margate, so if you’re interested, please email stevensonthompson@gmail.com. www.stevensonthompson.com

Friends with Benefits Join the Friends of Margate Theatres including Theatre Royal Margate & Margate Winter Gardens. The membership was created as a reward scheme to enable patrons to get the best out of the venue and more for their money! Join today for just £20 single, £15 concessions (OAPs, Students) for discounts on selected shows, and start receiving benefits all year round: • Discounted ticket price on selected shows for you and 3 guests • Priority booking on select shows • No booking charge for you and 3 guests, when booking in person and by phone. • Priority mailing of our brochure of events (produced three times a year) • £5 discount on London Theatre Trips • No postage fee charged for ticket delivery • 10% discount on food in The London Tavern

Plus - half price entry into Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens at Quex Park (On production of your Friends of Margate Theatres Membership Card. Excludes special event days)

Friends are important So why not join our ever-expanding circle of Friends? Not only will you be helping to look after two of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in the country, but you’ll be enjoying yourselves in the process. If you would like to join Friends of Margate Theatres please contact the box office on 01843 292795 or join online at: www.margatewintergardens.co.uk or www.theatreroyalmargate.com

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Where Are We?

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There is a wide selection of excellent restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance of the Theatre Royal and the Winter Gardens.

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1 Yamas Freshly cooked, authentic Thai food. Mon to Sat 8am–3pm & 5pm–10pm 121 High Street, Margate CT9 1JT 01843 229899

2 GB Pizza Co. Delicious, award-winning wood-fired pizza on Margate’s historic seafront. Mon to Sun 12pm – 9.30pm 14a Marine Drive CT9 1DH 01843 297700

3 Fort’s Enjoy proper, home cooked food and beer and wine in our relaxed, seafront café. Please check website for opening hours. 8 Cliff Terrace, Margate CT9 1RU 01843 449786

4 Bows Kitchen The award-winning Thai restaurant in the heart of Margate’s Old Town. Mon & Weds 6pm – 9pm & Thurs to Sun 12pm – 9.30pm 10 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN (Above The Wig & Pen Pub) 07796 958949

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6 The Ambrette Multi Award Winning Fine Dining Restaurant. Mon to Sun 11.30am – 2.30pm & 6pm – 9.30pm (5.30pm - 10pm on Fri, Sat, Sun) 44 King Street, Margate CT9 1QE 01843 231504

7 Mullins Brasserie Modern European restaurant with Caribbean influences. Mon to Sat 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 9pm (9.30pm on Fri & Sat) 6 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN 01843 295603

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“Theatre View Restaurant” “British, Boutique and Unique” Open 7 Days a week 12-9.30 serving lunch, afternoon tea and dinner 25-26 Fort Crescent, Margate, CT9 1HX 01843 230375

9 The London Tavern Open 7 Days a week 11am - 11pm Addington Street Margate CT9 1PN 07598 647753

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Please note that bookings for events at both venues are made through the Winter Gardens Box Office. The Theatre Royal Box Office will open at 5pm on show days ( 2 hours before show time at weekends) for sales and collection of pre-paid tickets.

Online Bookings www.eticketing.co.uk/margatewintergardens Not all shows are available to purchase online. A £1.50 per ticket charge applies to online bookings unless otherwise stated.

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Tickets that are paid for in advance can be collected on the day until show start time. Tickets can also be posted to you for an additional charge of £1. Please check your tickets on receipt. If you are using our promenade entrance, please inform the Box Office if you have pre-paid tickets to be collected.

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Box Office: 01843 292795 Theatre Royal Box Office: 01843 293877 (from 5pm on show days and 2 hours prior to weekend performances)

Cash and all major credit cards taken (with the exception of American Express). Online bookings carry a £1.50 per ticket charge, whilst a 50p per ticket charge applies to bookings made in person and by phone. Friends of Margate Theatres book fee free in person and on the phone. Winter Gardens: Additional agency fees may apply. You will be advised of these at the time of booking. Theatre Royal: No booking fees apply to book purchases, schools’ bookings and groups of 10+, FREE or Pay What You Decide tickets.

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Theatre Royal Margate - Get Involved Children All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children under 2 years of age may watch a show free, provided they sit on a paying ticket holder’s lap. Children over 2 and under 16 must have a valid ticket and are entitled to Concessionary prices, if available. Age ranges are provided as a guide on all shows.

Disabled Access The Winter Gardens now provides an Assisted Access Scheme. Please contact the Box Office. We have adequate wheelchair spaces and disabled toilets at both venues. Disabled parking at box office level for the purchase of tickets and limited spaces are available in the promenade car park, Winter Gardens. A hearing loop system is fitted at both venues. This system may not be available on every show, please confirm with the Box Office prior to booking. Baby changing facilities available at both venues Guide dogs welcome. The Theatre Royal is a listed building with only stair access to upper floors. Whilst the Stalls are wheelchair accessible, the Royal Circle and Gallery are not. The Gallery is unsuitable for people with mobility difficulties or vertigo.

Please specify any special requirements to the Box Office at time of booking. For further information on disabled access please visit the DisabledGo website. Want to bring a group to a show but need transport? Margate Theatres have linked up with Thanet Community Transport Association to provide affordable and wheelchair accessible minibus transport. For more information, please call 01843 602030

Get Involved By Volunteering Our volunteer ushers are invaluable to us and we thank every one of them. Ushers cover a range of duties, from taking tickets, selling ice creams and programmes, to helping people to their seats. We are always on the look-out for people with • Good verbal communication skills • The ability to use their initiative • A high level of punctuality and reliability

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• A passion for the theatre and its audience

We want to take some of the risk out of going to the theatre and are keen for our existing audiences to come more often and try something new and for new customers to come to the theatre for the first time, so we’re piloting a new ticketing scheme on selected Theatre Royal shows. Book your ticket in advance in person or by phone and you won’t be charged a penny. Then after the show, you’ll be asked to Pay What You Decide, based on your enjoyment of it and what you can afford. These tickets aren’t available online, and payment must be in cash please. We’re confident you’ll be glad you came!

There are lots of benefits to being a Theatre Royal Margate Volunteer including selected complimentary tickets.

Theatre Tours and workshops Our beautiful venues are regularly hired out to local community groups, but did you know that we can also offer bespoke packages of tours? Our customers range from schools to WI and local history groups, and as part of your visit we can also offer drama workshops tailored to your needs. Call 01843 292795 for further details.

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Get Involved By Giving Sponsoring a seat in the Winter Gardens or Theatre Royal is a great way to support the Theatre; they make an ideal present, can be used to mark occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries or remember someone special who enjoyed happy times at the theatre. Your seat dedication on a brass plaque can be up to 10 words long and will remain on the seat for many years to come. Call 01843 292795 for further details.

Gift Aid Any gift, however large or small, will make an enormous difference to what we can do. If you are a UK taxpayer you can also Gift Aid your donation.

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Theatre Royal Margate - Theatre Groups 11-16s: Tuesday evenings: 6pm-7.30pm (Theatre Royal) 12 week terms, limited places: £60 per term Adult company: Wednesday evenings: 6pm-7.30pm (Theatre Royal) 12 week terms, limited places: £60 per term By joining us you will:

“I enjoy learning about dramas techniques, and creating things with other people.” Jamie, 9 “The youth theatre is what finally brought me out of my shell; I have made many great friends and learned my many skills” Will, 19 Theatre Royal Margate’s theatre groups have become a growing family over the past ten years. They comprise groups for 7 – 11s, 11 – 16s, Inspiration Inclusive and our new group – the Adult Company. The 2 Youth Theatre groups and Adult Company are run by Martin Gibbons, a professional actor, writer and director, who tours nationally withThe Pantaloons, directs work across the South East, and has a huge passion for his work at Theatre Royal. Our Inspiration Inclusive Youth Theatre is run by Zoe and Peter Hammond and is funded by Children in Need.

Theatre Royal Adult Company This year we are embarking on a brand new adventure! We are setting up a community theatre group for adults of all ages. The key aim of this group will to be to support a safe creative space for adults. Here you will have freedom to be creative, whilst being supported by a professional theatre maker. The focus of the group will be very different to usual ‘amateur’ companies. This will be a place where you can create your own work, have endless stimulus to devise, improvise, and be part of a brand new (none judgmental) creative community. No previous experience necessary, but all abilities welcome! Theatre Royal Youth Theatre and Adult Company programme: 7-11s: Saturday afternoons 5pm-6pm (Hartsdown Leisure Centre) 12 week terms, limited places: £50 per term

• Have a safe space to explore your imagination • Make new friends • Develop key drama skills • Create your own work • Perform in a major production for the public over 3 nights • Showcase your own devised work twice a year in the theatre • Be part of a growing community • Get to work each week in one of the most beautiful theatres in the country Further details: 07588 643255 youth.theatre@yourleisure.uk.com Inspiration Inclusive Youth Theatre (8-18yrs) The aim of our group is to cater for ANY young person who has a desire to perform! We believe the only label for our group is ‘Multi-abled’ because we believe that we all have skills and potential, and together we can all realise our dreams! ‘Inclusive’ literally means that anyone - whether deaf or hearing, using a wheelchair or not, needing extra support or not, can work together.

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We actively seek to bring together young people from all backgrounds and want to give them the opportunity to learn theatrical skills towards careers, or just for fun - learning how to communicate through voice, body, sign language and beyond. We work in diverse peer groups; and the biggest skill of all – to not only learn lines, physicality and cues but most importantly to support each other on and off stage so that no-one is ever left out. Led by Zoe and Peter Hammond alongside a large team of volunteers, all sessions are BSL signed. Members work towards a professionally supported show performed in the Theatre each Summer. So whether you feel that you “don’t fit in” at school/college, you want to make new friends, you love being around people, or you want to work in one of the most rewarding and fun groups ever... Then Inspiration is for you! Inspiration Inclusive programme: Tuesday evenings 5pm – 6.50pm term time only. £3 per session (voluntary subs), at Queens Road Baptist Church, Broadstairs To join the group please first contact the leaders on: Inspiration-inc@hotmail.co.uk 07792 684227 Full details of our Theatre Groups can be found on the Theatre Royal website.

YourVenue All of our fabulous venues are available for private hire. The 466 seat Theatre Royal with its classical stalls, circle and balcony layout, make it the perfect venue for large meetings, conferences and presentations, as well as school showcases, award ceremonies and full scale theatrical productions. The Winter Gardens offers a variety of function rooms to cater for everything from small dinner parties and family celebrations to full banqueting and large conferences and exhibitions. The Main Hall accommodates up to 1400 (seated), 2150 (standing) and the smaller Queens Hall is perfect for seminars, cabaret style shows and intimate dinner dances, when it can accommodate 350 people comfortably.

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As an alternative, Northdown House is set in the picturesque grounds of Northdown Park, Palm Bay. The tree lined sweeping driveway entrance unveils this beautiful building that provides the perfect intimate venue for birthday, anniversary and wedding celebrations.

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SpringSeason Diary Theatre Royal

Winter Gardens

January 20 - 22 Miss Nightingale - The musical 24 Ballet Theatre UK - The Snow Queen

February 13 Jackson Live in Concert 17 DAPA Productions Panto* 17-20 Winter Warz - The Ultimate Indoor Laser Experience 18 Simple Simon 21 A Night of British Wrestling* 27 Circus of Horrors - Welcome to the Carnevil

February 6 The Simon & Garfunkel Story 7 Romesh Ranganathan - Irrational 12 Tom Stuart & Fuel - I Am Not Myself These Days 13 Blunderbus Theatre Company - The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 13 Katherine Ryan - Kathbum 18 - 20 The Police Panto - The Miss-Adventures of Robin Hood 23 Buddug James Jones Collective - Hiraeth 25 Red Earth Theatre - The Remarkable Tale of Oliver Twist 26 The Tannahill Weavers 27 Not Now, Bernard & Other Monster Stories March 3 Tim Crouch - I, Malvolio 4 - 5 Split Britches - The Why Not Workshops 5 Celebrating Hoagy 9 OH! Productions - Flatpack 11 Phoebe Marsh - The Daddy Blues 12 - 13 Masque Theatre School - Musicality 14 Actors of Dionysus - Lysistrata 18 20 Stories High & Theatre-Rites - The Broke ‘n’ Beat Collective 19 Adverse Camber - The Old Woman, the Buffalo & the Lion of Manding 20 Russell Howard - Warm up 24,26,28 The Thanet Gang Show 30 Travelling Light - Into the West 31 Flickbook Theatre - Cartography April 2-3 Wicked Productions - Rapunzel Rocks 5 Fishamble - Swing 8 London Contemporary Theatre - Stig of the Dump 9 Mark Steel - Who Do You Think I Am? 14 - 16 Theatre Royal Youth Theatre - Dracula: The Hunter Becomes The Hunted! 21 - 23 Will Adamsdale - The Joke 26 Paines Plough & Sabrina Mahfouz - With a Little Bit of Luck 30 Vamos Theatre - The Best Thing

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Psychic Sally - Call me Psychic Tour Sarah Millican - Outsider Frankie Boyle - Hurt Like You’ve Never Been Loved Brian Conley - Alive and Dangerous The Magic of Motown - The Reach Out Tour The All Stars Charity Concert Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival Sing As We Go

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The Feel Good Festival* Vienna Festival Ballet - Coppelia KFN10 - Night Of The Champions Tap Factory - World Tour 2016 Pure Elite - Muscle and Fitness Competition Kent Pole Dancing Championship* Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra Taekwon-Do Championship*

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YourFest - Tribute Rock Festival Legally Blonde the Musical Pasha Kovalev - It’s All About You Mad About the Musicals* One Night of Queen*

Tea Dance with Anna @ 2.15pm (every other Tuesday) * Event listed but not featured in this brochure