Margate Theatres Autumn 2015 Guide by YourLeisure

Margate Theatres Guide Autumn 2015 September to December

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Welcome to our latest theatres’ brochure It’s been three years since Your Leisure took over the reins at Theatre Royal Margate, bringing a complementary arts and entertainment offer to Margate’s Winter Gardens, and in so doing, creating Margate Theatres. In that time, we’ve continued to bring you the best in big names, popular entertainment alongside a diverse range of exciting, contemporary work - and our loyal audiences have supported us all the way. Our Friends of Margate Theatres membership has tripled and audience numbers are growing like Topsy year on year. Our Youth Theatre groups are expanding and more and more schools and community groups are using our venues for workshops, shows and tours. We would like to thank all the charities and organisations that have used our facilities to raise money for good causes. In the last year alone, charity events at our venues have raised thousands from boxing nights to shows and dinners.

But what you see on these pages is just the tip of the iceberg. We couldn’t bring you all this without the dedicated hard work of all our teams in Admin, Box Office, Finance, Front of House, Kitchen, Marketing, Technical and the support of our wonderful partners, some of whom are listed below. A special thank you must go to our volunteers, who act as ushers in the Theatre Royal. They make all the difference in giving our customers such a warm welcome – so much so, that we’ve entered the My Theatre Matters! Most Welcoming Theatre Award 2015. Make sure you vote for us for this and the Pride in Thanet Awards! We hope you enjoy what you’ve seen so far and we look forward to welcoming you to Margate Winter Gardens or Theatre Royal very soon Paul Palmer Entertainments and Facilities Manager Pam Hardiman Programme Manager

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Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September - 10am - 4pm

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September – 11:30am & 2.30pm Time Won’t Wait

Heritage Open Days

Funny Peculiar

Explore behind the scenes

An alternative guided tour of Margate Join our intrepid tour guides Lesley and Leslie and discover the Eccentrics of Margate past and present. Lesley and Leslie believe that people who live their lives without worrying what others think are more likely to be healthier and live longer than the rest of us. Not only can we learn from people who defy convention – they are good for us, and we like to celebrate them! The show itself is quite unlike any other: part walking tour, part audio experience, part live performance, developed by Paschale Straiton in collaboration with a cast of local artists, we will fill the streets of Margate with glorious fun and a healthy dose of the peculiar.

Dating back to 1787 and remodelled by the Victorians, the Theatre Royal is proud to be the second oldest working theatre in the UK, described by the Theatres Trust as “of major significance” and a Grade II* listed building. As part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days scheme, the Theatre Royal is opening its doors FREE of charge for an entire weekend. Come along and sit in the Royal Box, go mermaid spotting, check out the view from the Gods and soak up the historic atmosphere in this beautiful gem of a theatre. Backstage tours for small groups, guided by our technical staff run at 10.30am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 3pm and last approx. 45 minutes. Booking required. Ages: 6+ Backstage Tour Tickets: £3, Children £2, Friends FREE Image: Nicole Black

Look out for Lesley and Leslie appearing in their Funny Peculiar Head Quarters in town, drop in and find out more about the eccentric craze that’s spreading across Britain.

Thursday 3 September 3pm

Funny Peculiar workshop Join us for a fun and inspiring theatre workshop! We’ll explore what it feels like to be eccentric and look at things sideways for a while. We’ll do this through some entertaining theatre games and you will learn a ridiculous song and dance sequence. A bit of peculiarity is a wonderful thing and we’d love to see you there. Running Time: 2 hours Ages: 16 - 70 Tickets: FREE

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Tell us about your unusual habits and funny traits, that incredible story you heard about your aunty, or that neighbour who may be a little bit odd; the outcasts, the colourful, the entertainers, the musicians, the characters and the nutters – we want to find them all about them and celebrate their stories! In collaboration with Dreamland Margate Running Time: Approx 45 minutes Ages: All Tickets: £8 Images: Nina Sologubenko

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Thursday 17 September – 7.30pm

Saturday 19 September 3pm – 11pm Really Live Music

Justin Moorhouse – Destiny Calling

Margate Rock & Blues Festival 2015 Wilko Johnson Headlines Margate Rock & Blues Festival Joined by Pretty Things, Babajack & others for inaugural one-day event

Justin is back on the road with his brand new stand-up show for 2015 “Destiny Calling”, doing what he does best - making people laugh up and down the country.

The line-up is completed by the very exciting female-led Folk-Blues Babjack, the Swamp-infested Voodoo-Blues of the Congo Faith Healers, and former Jim Jones Revue pianist, Henri Herbert, whose YouTube video, Henri’s Boogie, went viral and has been viewed over 9 million times! Details of DJs will be released nearer the event.

Justin has recently appeared in the new series of Live at the Apollo (BBC1) and Coronation Street (ITV1). He is currently Champion of Champions on Fighting Talk (5Live), a familiar voice on talkSPORT as well as Radio 4’s News Quiz and winner of Celebrity Mastermind. “Moorhouse charms the pants off the crowd” Sunday Times “Simultaneously down-to-earth and out-of-this-world” The List “Comedic Tour-de-force…brought a tear to a critical eye” The Herald Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (plus interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £10

Former Dr Feelgood guitarist, Wilko Johnson, subject of the new Julien Temple film, The Ecstacy of Wilko Johnson, leads a stella cast that takes over Margate Winter Gardens for Margate Rock & Blues Festival 2015. Wilko’s special guests are The Pretty Things, once rivals to The Beatles and The Stones, celebrating 50 years with original members, singer Phil May, and original Rolling Stones guitarist, Dick Taylor.

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Margate Rock & Blues Festival 2015 runs from 3pm to 11pm. Wilko Johnson’s set will finish by 9:45pm for the benefit of those needing to catch last trains, but the party continues with live music and DJs for everyone else. All acts will play full sets. Real ales and food will be available. Running time: 8 hours (Inc intervals) Ages: All Wilko Johnson is scheduled to finish by 9:45pm, and will be followed by DJs. Tickets: £25.50

Sunday 20 September – 1pm

Tuesday 22 1.30pm & 7pm & Wednesday 23 September 10.30am, 1.30pm & 7pm Tortoise In A Nutshell & Oliver Emanuel

Milkshake! Live Party Party

Starring Milkshake! favourites Little Princess, the Bananas in Pyjamas, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Bello from Jelly Jamm, Chloe from Chloe’s Closet, Tommy and Tallulah from Tickety Toc, Toby and Dolores from Toby’s Travelling Circus, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this musical extravaganza is bound to have audiences up on their feet, singing along and jumping with delight.

As the preparations for Milkshake Monkey’s surprise birthday party get underway, all the guests are busy with their very special party jobs! But what happens when Milkshake Monkey disappears? The presenters will need the audience’s help to find him in time for the party! Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes (inc. interval) Ages: All Tickets: £12.50, Children £10.50, family of 4 £44

A boy falls and finds himself in a dark and terrifying new world… it’s a world of lost things: car keys, wedding rings, dads, and a mysterious girl who is building an amazing machine. Performed in a unique dome structure to just 40 people at a time, The Lost Things is about losing things and finding things you didn’t even know you were looking for. This is a dark fairytale set in a fantastical world, where nothing is quite as it seems.

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We are delighted to be welcoming back Tortoise in a Nutshell ( who created the magical “Feral in Margate” here in March), with their new piece for children, created in collaboration with Oliver Emanuel. (Dragon, Titus, The Day I swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish). “Tortoise in a Nutshell and Oliver Emanuel are an irresistible combination. This promises to be the highlight of our Festival” Tony Reekie, Imaginate Festival Director Running Time: 40 minutes (no interval) Ages: 8+ Tickets: £6

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Thursday 24 September - 7.30pm European Arts Company

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Fresh from a West End run of ‘The Trials of Oscar Wilde’, European Arts Company returns with a thrilling adaptation of Wilde’s only novel ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’. Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful, narcissistic young man called Dorian Gray becomes infatuated by the exquisite portrait that Basil Hallward has painted of him.

He makes a Faustian pact that he will remain forever young while the picture grows old. Combining drawing room comedy and Gothic horror, this is a gripping and hugely entertaining theatrical event Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (inc interval) Ages: 11+ Tickets: £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

On the weekend of 25th, 26th & 27th September, this lovely, vibrant seaside town will resonate to the sound of laughter. Nearly 100 acts from open-mic newcomers to seasoned professional headliners will ply their craft at venues across the town and we are apart of it.

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It all starts on Friday evening with the first heats of a comedy competition, kicking off a weekend packed with conferences, sketch shows, stand-up comedy, street entertainment and more! Shows will be taking place morning, afternoon and night.

Friday 25 September - 8pm

Friday 25 September – 10pm

Saturday 26 September – 7.30pm

John Williams

Alistair Martin

My Son’s Not Rainman

The Mind Enforcer

Only Fools and Boycie

John is forty two and a single dad. The Boy is twelve years old and autistic. This is their story. The Boy isn’t a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. Proper belly-ache, snot-dribbling-down-your-face laughter. This is their shared story of magic trains, special school discos and crazy golf by the sea. Ultimately, it’s just an uplifting tale of what it truly means to be different.

An evening of Comedy Hypnotism

“An incredibly funny man… Well crafted, funny and full of heart. Go and see it!”  The Skinny

Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 18+ Tickets: £10 per show or £15 for both shows.

Running time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 15+ Tickets: £10 per show or £15 for both shows.

Alistair is one of the top Mind Influencers in the UK. He changes your thoughts so that his become yours. His warped sense of humour becomes apparent in his performance. If you don’t believe in Hypnosis or Mind Control, you will by the end of his show!

An intimate evening with Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis.

Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career. He’ll be spilling the beans about co-stars Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst plus friends and fellow performers like The Beatles,

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The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed and George Best. He’ll also recall tales from his time in Dr Who, Coronation Street and other TV classics. Mr Challis will also meet fans after the show Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £15

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Sunday 27 September – 7pm

Thursday 1 October – 7.30pm

The Water Rats Show

Louis Hoover’s Salute to Sinatra 100 The Hollywood Orchestra & Special Guests It didn’t happen overnight, and Louis worked towards his goal the hard way, playing club circuits, jazz venues and international festivals from RONNIE SCOTT’S in London, to the USA and The Far East. After starring in the smash hit West End musical THE RAT PACK and his subsequent one man show SALUTE TO SINATRA all over the world, Louis premonition finally came true.

Come and join keyboard wizard and King Rat Rick Wakeman and a host of entertainers for a Water Rats Fun-Packed Variety Show. Music, laughter, lunacy and surprises galore in what will be an event not to be missed. There really will be something for everybody to enjoy. Nobody does it quite like The Water Rats. Ages: Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ Tickets: £20, Concs £17

2015 sees the hundredth anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s birth. In full celebration of Sinatra’s fabulous music, Louis Hoover, the original star of the West End smash hit show THE RAT PACK LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, is back live on stage at The Margate Winter Gardens with the 17 x piece Hollywood Orchestra and very special guests.

He finally reached the Royal Albert Hall with his SALUTE TO SINATRA concert show receiving a well-deserved, ten minute standing ovation. Louis now returns to The Margate Winter Gardens with his SALUTE TO SINATRA 100 on this auspicious Centennial Gala World Tour. Running Time: Approx 2 hours 20 minutes (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £25, Friends £21, Child £15

When Louis was seventeen he worked in an office and paid eight pounds to stand up in ‘the gods’ at the RAH to watch his idol perform. On leaving the arena after the show, Louis had what can only be called ‘a premonition’. He ‘just knew’ that he would one day do the same, and perform his favourite music at The Royal Albert Hall.

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Friday 2 October – 8pm

Friday 2 October – 7.30pm An ARC Stockton Production

Saturday 3 October – 8pm

The Dreamboys

Going Viral

Tim Vine

Written and performed by Daniel Bye

Tim Timinee Tim Timinee Tim Tim To You

The Dreamboys are back in Margate. They are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girl’s night out with all your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV it’s no wonder The Dreamboys have earned themselves the title of the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status. If you’re looking for the very best girl’s night out in the UK, then look no further then these incredible stripping hunks. The Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem will leave you breathless which you simply cannot afford to miss!!!

An aeroplane flies from India to England. Everyone on board is weeping. Everyone except you. On the ground, the weeping spreads. Is it a strange new disease? An outbreak of hysteria? Or has the world become genuinely sad? In this uncanny, high-definition world we are all more connected, more vulnerable, and more human - but not equally so. Going Viral is a thrilling new development in Daniel Bye’s unique blend of storytelling, playful comedy and performance lecture. From the performer who brought us “Story Hunt” and direct from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015 This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage.

First stand-up tour in 4 years, the punslinger returns with lots of new jokes, silly songs and twitchy dancing. Joke, joke, joke. Prop, prop, prop. Song, song, song. (Sorry the laptop’s jammed.) It’s time to put the satire on hold and watch a grown man act the goat. Come along and enjoy the nonsense.

Ages: 18+ Tickets: 1st Tier £22.50, 2nd Tier £19.50, Friends £20

Running time: 70 minutes (no Interval) Ages 14+ Tickets: Pay What You Decide *

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WARNING: This show will contain wobbly props, one reference to a panda and a song about getting water in your ear after you’ve been swimming. Support act is John Archer. Running time: 1 hour 55 minutes (inc interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £22

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Wednesday 7 October – Sunday 11 October Margate Theatres present a week-long, pop-up arts festival.

The Roundabout Festival 2015 Margate Theatres present a week-long, pop-up arts festival. Roundabout is this summer’s unmissable pop-up experience and it’s heading to Margate Winter Gardens. Roundabout is a self-contained 168-seat circular auditorium that flat-packs into a lorry, and is travelling around the UK, following a sell-out run at The Edinburgh Festival, bringing the nation’s best playwrights to people’s doorsteps. Whilst in Margate it will host a repertoire of new writing from Paines Plough, presented alongside an exciting range of specially programmed events, locally created work and arts activities for all. “Theatre Building of the Year 2015” The Stage

Featured in this year’s programme are new plays by Paines Plough: Our Teacher’s A Troll by Dennis Kelly - a colourfully comic show for ages 7+ The Human Ear by Alexandra Wood - a gripping thriller from last year’s Fringe First Award winner. Lungs by Duncan Macmillan “The most beautiful, quietly shattering play of the year.” Sunday Express

As part of The Roundabout Festival 2015 we are also proud to present: The Preston Bill (Preview) by Andy Smith It’s All About The Road by Dan Thompson Strictly Balti by Saikat Ahamed Scratch Around by Looping the Loop Free Opera Workshop And Cosi Fan Tutte Screening by Looping the Loop and Garsington Opera

…and lots more! Check out the Roundabout Festival brochure or our website for the full programme and ticketing details. Tickets range from FREE to £12, and the more you buy, the cheaper they get! “Something strange and delightful has landed... it’s Paines Plough’s portable Roundabout.” Evening Standard www.margatewintergardens.co.uk/roundabout

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Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October – 7.30pm Live DVD Recording

Tuesday 13 October - 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Wednesday 14 October - 10.30am & 4.30pm BOS Productions Ltd

Andy Parsons

Dinosaur Zoo

Live And Unleased - But Naturally Cautious

DARE TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL! Now introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before! From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem… Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo is fast becoming a world-wide phenomenon, offering guaranteed fun for all the family ages 3+. Book now for this truly dinosaursome live show.

Andy Parson’s had such a great time when he brought his last show to Margate, that he has chosen the Theatre Royal to record his latest DVD in. With four sell out national tours, three DVD releases and a special for Comedy Central already under his belt, Andy’s fifth show ‘Live And Unleashed - But Naturally Cautious‘ will see the star of BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’ delivering more sharp comedy up and down the UK. Andy has enjoyed huge success as a writer and performer on television, radio and the live comedy stage. So join us for what will be two very special performances.

“PUPPET-TASTIC! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight” Time Out, Critic’s Choice “FABULOUS. Any dino lover over 3 should not miss it!” Libby Purves, BBC Radio 4 “Children will love the realism and thrills. Parents will be awe-struck by the puppetry” Big Issue Running Time: 1 hour, no interval + 15 mins meet & greet Ages 3+ Tickets: Tickets: £12.50, Danger Seats (Front Row) £15, Schools £8.50

Running time: 90 minutes + interval Ages: 16+ Tickets: £12

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Wednesday 14 October - 7.30pm Tom Adams

Saturday 17 October – 7.30pm

Howl At The Moon

UB40

Directed by Toby Park (Spymonkey)

It’s July 1969. David Bowie has just released ‘Space Oddity’. The Apollo 11 Rocket is going to the moon. On board are Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Two of them are destined to be the most famous men on the planet. You are about to meet the third. Michael Collins is on a mission all of his own. Whilst Neil and Buzz muck about moonwalking, Michael has a serious job to do. For 60 minutes, he will visit the dark side of the moon, out of radio contact with the rest of humanity. 60 minutes of utter solitude. 60 minutes to think about home.

60 minutes to examine the nature of existence. And all through the medium of street dance. And some really catchy tunes. Howl at the Moon is a rocket-fuelled display of musicianship, dance and comedy. The space capsule is a beat making, bass shaking, electro funk machine and countdown is about to commence. This show is performed to a small capacity audience seated on the Theatre Royal stage Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: Pay What You Decide*

The Autumn leg of the tour sees UB40 making a welcome return to the Winter Gardens. UB40 are Robin Campbell (co-lead vocals and guitar), Duncan Campbell (lead vocals) Earl Falconer (bass, vocal),Brian Travers (sax and keyboards),Jimmy Brown (drums), Norman Hassan(percussion, vocals), and also features Martin Meredith, Lawrence Parry and Tony Mullins. Naming themselves after the unemployment benefit form, UB40 formed in 1978, before releasing their debut album ‘Signing Off’ in August 1980 – considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band.

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It was the start of a career that has since seen the band have over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieve sales of over 100 million records, making UB40 one of the most successful British groups of all-time. The band’s latest Top 30 album ‘Getting Over The Storm’ was awarded BBC Radio 2’s ‘Album Of The Week’ accolade and received 5-star reviews from the UK’s music press on its release in September 2013. Ages: 14+ Tickets: £30 Booking fee applies: £2 per ticket in person/phone & £3 per ticket online

Sunday 18 October – 2pm Scamp Theatre

Let’s Get Ready To Rumble

The Scarecrows’ Wedding Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler,

From the book by

From the bestselling book by and Axel Scheffler, creators ofJulia THEDonaldson GRUFFALO creators of The Gruffalo

Championship wrestling, full of sparkly costumes and audience participation, is coming for an afternoon of suplexs and bodyslams. Boo the bad guys and cheer on your favourites, as you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the rip-roaring action. Post show you will also get the chance to meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two!

See the highest quality, fastest paced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen on these shores - You won’t want to miss this fantastic action packed wrestling family night out!Don’t miss out with top names including British Heavyweight Champion the Dark Lord, fan favourite Alan Lee Travis and many more.

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married and Harry sets off to search for their wedding day essentials including a dress of feathers, a bunch of flowers and a necklace made from shells.

Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Doors 4.30pm, Bell time 5pm Tickets: £12.50, Concessions £10, Family of 4 £45

However, when the farmer notices he is missing a scarecrow, he replaces Harry with the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake. Dashing, daring and ever so cool, can Reginald persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Will Harry make it back in the nick of time before Reginald ruins their special day?

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Sunday 18 October 2015 – 5pm LDN WRESTLING

This truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler’s new bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style (Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, Pirate Gran) and promises wit, drama, and wedding bells! This epic love story is suitable for all aged 3+ Running Time: 50 minutes (no interval) Ages 3+ Tickets: £10, Concessions £8 Family of 4 £30

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Tues 20 Oct - 7.30pm & Weds 21 Oct - 1.30pm Pitch Lake Productions with Tara Arts for Black Theatre Live Presents

Friday 23 October – 7.30pm

She Called Me Mother

Richard Digance

Written by Michelle Inniss Directed by Cara Nolan

Live On Stage

Evangeline is waiting; she has been waiting a long time. She waits for the Black Swan to glide through the station and show her a little warmth and kindness. She waits for a ticket home to Trinidad, the sun, the mango trees, and the street vendors selling curry. She waits for Shirley the daughter she let walk away all those years ago. Will her daughter ever return to her and can Shirley ever forgive the Mother that let her go? BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated Cathy Tyson is best known for her stage work with the RSC, the Liverpool Everyman and on film in Mona Lisa (1986) starring alongside Bob Hoskins Running time: 2 hours (Interval TBC) Ages 14+ Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

STARRING GOLDEN GLOBE & BAFTA NOMINATED

CATHY TYSON

Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen; Richard Digance has. Richard Digance is a rare performer in that he’s respected by comedians for his original material and by musicians for being an accomplished performer/ guitarist. His loyal following confirms his wide appeal, from the younger generation attracted by both his guitar playing and the fact he has inspired many modern-day performers, to the super-loyal who have followed Richard since the time he had his own ITV series and even further when he started out in folk clubs. Running time: 2hours 10 minutes + interval. Ages: All Tickets: £16, Concessions £14, Friends £12

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Friday 23 October – 7.15pm The Royal British Legion Presents

Saturday 24 October – 7.30pm

Monday 26 October – 2pm Blunderbus Theatre Company

Festival of Remembrance

Rob Beckett

Duck In The Truck

Mouth of the South

The Royal British Legion leads a Festival of Remembrance with the Band of the Grenadier Guards and the Parade of Service Representatives and Standards. An opportunity to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women and remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. Ages: All Tickets: £8.50 1st Tier, £7.50 2nd Tier, £6.50 3rd Tier

Beckett’s back with a brand-new hour of funnies and he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread! Star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, BBC2’s Mock the Week & Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats.

This is the tale of a duck in a truck - A truck that was stuck . In some yucky, brown muck.

“a revelation”  Scotsman.

But the truck stayed stuck! What now, can you guess? Could a goat in a boat. Get them out of this mess?

“Relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious but thoroughly funny shtick has every chance of winning him a big audience…” Guardian Running time: 90 minutes + interval Ages: 15+ Tickets: £14, Concessions £12

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A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush. Saw the truck stuck. And gave it a push.

Based on the bestselling book by acclaimed children’s author Jez Alborough, this funny, silly, yucky mucky show will have you giggling away, singing along and laughing out loud. Join Duck and his friends in this happy new adventure. Running Time: 55 minutes (no interval) Ages: 3+ Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

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Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 October – 6.30pm

Hellgate Winter Gardens The undead are back!! Bigger and Scarier for 2015!!!! In November 2014, the world breathed a sigh of relief as we narrowly escaped the Apocalypse. With the clear up from the Typhon Virus, government scientists have been working round the clock to make sure we don’t suffer another outbreak. They didn’t plan for the virus to mutate! The nightmare’s not over!!! After the huge sell-out success of Zombie Apocalypse last year, Halloween Fright Nights have returned to the Winter Gardens. This year we are bringing you not one but THREE scare attractions, they are;

Dead Meat, Quarantine & Buried Alive For 2015 we have removed the time slots, so clear your evening for a whole night to enjoy a fully immersive experience. To keep you entertained throughout the evening, enjoy our Scare Fair Stalls, the Trick or Treat Street Theatre and our New Laser Zombie Zone. VIP’s Pass Band A Early Bird £22.50 Price Band A £27.50 Band B Early Bird £21 Price Band B £25

Scare Pass Venue Pass £15.00 £6 £16.50 £6 £13.50 £5 £15.00 £5

VIP’s Pass - Entrance to Hellgate Scare Fair Que Jump and Unlimited Scares. Scare Pass - Entrance to Hellgate Scare Fair plus 3x Main Scares Venue Pass - Entrance to Hellgate Scare Fair Early Bird – Tickets bought before Monday 14th Sept Price Band A - Friday & Saturday Price Band B - Tuesday - Thursday

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Wednesday 28 October – 2.30pm Simple Simon

Thursday 29 October – 7.30pm The Bowerhouse presents

Simple Simon’s New Adventure

The Unthanks

Goldilocks & the Three Bears*

It’s half term, and time for another FUNtastic adventure with children’s favourite Simple Simon! Fairy Stardust asks Simon and his pet cat Tommy to help rescue Goldilocks and the Bears from the clutches of Evil Ringmaster Jingo Jango and his Circus where they are held captive! Can Simon help the good guys escape? Come along and be part of this exciting panto style story: packed with suspense, comedy, song, and lots of joining in. A popular feature are the ‘stage spots’ where lucky children from the audience are selected at random to get up on stage and take part in games and songs to win small prizes! Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (+ interval) Ages: 2-11 Tickets: £7.50, Family of 4 £28

The Unthanks are quietly marking their 10th anniversary this year with a short tour of small intimate spaces, with a pared back line-up, their feeling being that if folk music is a lifelong pursuit, 10 years is just a drop in the ocean. And in the same respect, rather than putting out an exploitative ‘best of’, a release of rarities, live recordings, memorabilia and unreleased material will accompany the tour. Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and the only British folk representation in The Guardian’s and Uncut’s best albums of last decade (worldwide, all genres), The Unthanks have an army of notable fans, including actor Martin Freeman, Elvis Costello, Colin Firth, Robert Wyatt, Ben Folds, Ryan Adams, Rosanne Cash, members of Portishead and Radiohead, Dawn French, Paul Morley, Ewan McGregor, and many more.

The Unthanks is a family affair for Tyneside sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank, with Rachel married to pianist, producer, arranger and composer, Adrian McNally. Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Steve Reich, Miles Davis, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & the Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits can be heard in the band’s 8 albums to date, including Mount the Air, released to huge critical acclaim earlier this year. “There really is no better folk band in the land” Q Magazine Running Time: 1hour 30 minutes + interval Ages: All Tickets: £18, Concessions £16, Friends £15, restricted view £14

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Friday 30 October – 11.30am and 2.30pm Second Hand Dance

Saturday 31 October – 2pm

Grass

Bear And Butterfly

Explore the world beneath your feet.

Written by Annie McCourt, based on an original story by Gordon Poad

Look down. What are you standing on? Explore the ground and all of its wriggly inhabitants in this quirky dance show for young children.

One day, Bear’s life changes forever when, deep in the branches of the tree he hears the munching and a crunching of a bright green Caterpillar. Bear and Caterpillar soon become the best of friends, Caterpillar munching happily through tales of Bear’s younger life catching fish, raising cubs and being big, strong and fierce. But one day Caterpillar stops munching and looks sick. Bear fears he will lose his friend but, as if by magic, Caterpillar grows and stretches and from the leaves emerges a beautiful butterfly.

Featuring worms, slugs, snails, spontaneous outbreaks of ant dancing and plenty of obscure related statistics, Grass uses performance and puppetry to inspire children to look closely at the world around them, to get mucky and play! This show takes place in Turner Contemporary Running Time: 35 minutes - plus 20mins for audiences to explore the grassy set Ages: 4+ Tickets: Pay What You Decide*

Saturday 31 October - 12 noon – 3pm

Theatre Hullaballoo and Theatre by the Lake present

Puppetry, live music and beautiful storytelling combine in this charming tale about love, loss and friendship Running time: 50 minutes (no Interval) Ages: 4+ Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

Family Scare Fair – Kids Halloween Party!

Our popular Halloween Kids Party is back! Get into the spirit of Halloween with bewitching fun. Give your little horrors the spooks with strange stories and gruesome games and then dance the afternoon away to your favourite party tunes. Children will receive a free party pack, free children’s games, free spooking sideshow stalls. Basket Meals will be available to purchase throughout the event. Ages: 11 and under. Tickets: £7 Child Adult: Free* (when accompanying children) * Maximum of two adults free per child.

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Tuesday 3 November - 7.30pm

Wednesday 4 November – 7.30pm Little Soldier

Friday 6 November – 7.30pm

Monty Don

The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha

Richard Navarro

Two feisty senoritas and a downtrodden Englishman embark on a journey through Spain, taking on one of the most accomplished works of fiction ever written; Don Quixote. Accompanied only by an otherworldly guitarist whose presence there makes no sense whatsoever, they will lead you to joy, pain and ultimate wisdom.

Folk-inspired singer and songwriter Richard Navarro juggles violin, trumpet, piano and percussion to bring to life his original songs in performances that sparkle with wit and creativity. Writing and performing alongside double bassist Nicholas Thurston, and James Hatton on percussion, Richard is a master of the loop pedal, allowing him to build spellbinding arrangements through the recording and layering of his voice and instruments live on stage. The result is a virtuosic performance which, through soaring melodies, swirling harmonies and infectious rhythms, invites the audience to experience the songs taking shape before their very eyes.

Down To Earth

Monty Don is a renowned gardening writer and BBC television presenter, the nation’s favourite and most respected gardener. Hear him speak about his life and travels, what really happens behind the scenes when filming, about how he made his own organic garden from a bare field and how understanding and working with nature enriches and empowers us all. Monty is a committed organic gardener and President of the Soil Association. “The real importance of gardening is the empowerment that it gives people, however small or seemingly insignificant their gardens might be. It is surprising how liberating it is, if you can grow anything at all…” Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins + interval Ages: All Tickets £20, Friends £18.50, Restricted view £18.50

Award-winning company, Little Soldier presents a hilariously inventive adventure of immense proportions, to be taken with a pinch of salt and a handlebar moustache. Running Time: 80 minutes (+ interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £14, Concessions £12, Friends £10, Schools £7.50

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Running time 1 hour 45 mins (including interval) Ages: All Tickets: £15

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Friday 6 November – 7.30pm

Saturday 7 November – 7.30pm

The Supreme Fabulettes

Al Murray Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican (and politician) Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone, join this icon on his twice extended sell-out tour One Man, One Guvnor. “A supremely polished performer”  Mail on Sunday

The Supreme Fabulettes, London’s acclaimed all-male female close harmony vocal group will be hitting our stage at Margate Winter Gardens tonight. The Supreme Fabulettes – Miss Vicki Vivacious, Miss Portia De Fosse, Miss Silver Summers and Miss Vanilla Lush – have been acclaimed for combining slick choreography, amazing vocal harmonies, stunning couture outfits and signature Glee-style song mashups that blend number one hits with current chart toppers including: I’m Every Woman, Baby Love, Proud Mary, Rolling in the Deep, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Car Wash, and many more.

Their live show, which is touring the United Kingdom have earned them a clutch of 5-star rave reviews and they were named No1 Critics Choice by Time Out. As seen on London Live TV’s hit docu-soap Drag Queens of London and fresh from a critically acclaimed nationwide tour, nationally-acclaimed stage show is now on sale. Directed by William Baker, creative director to Kylie Minogue, featuring songs especially composed by Boy George, starring Sam Buttery from TV’s The Voice. Running time 2 hours (including interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £20, Concessions £18, Friends £17, Group of 4 £74, Table of 10 £150

“Feels as fresh as ever… One man, two hours of ingenious, silly, near-the-knuckle bliss.”  Daily Telegraph “Firing from both comedy barrels”  Metro “A national treasure” The Daily Telegraph “Al Murray has become a bona fide British institution” The Independent “Murray’s interaction with the crowd remains one of the wonders of the comedy world” The Times Running time approx. 2 hours (plus interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets £25.50

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Saturday 7 November – 7.30pm

Sunday 8 November – 8pm VIP Meet & Greet Entry - 6pm

An Evening with Donovan

Gino D’Acampo – Gino’s Italian Escape Chef TV personality and best-selling author Gino D’Acampo is coming to the Margate Winter Gardens with a live stage show which will blend his love of Italy, some delicious signature dishes and audience participation, in a typically lively theatre show this autumn.

On April 14 2012 Donovan was rightly inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, who announced: “Donovan single-handedly initiated the Psychedelic Revolution with his album Sunshine Superman. This album also announced flower power and meditation, a whole year before The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” Donovan is a legendary folk-rock-pop poet who remains an important part of popular culture since his career began in 1965. He truly is one of the pre-eminent members of British rock royalty, and the creator of many innovative recording techniques, which influenced the styles of so many artists worldwide. Join him for this unique 50th Anniversary Tour date. Running time approx. 2 hours (including interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £28.50, Restricted view £25.50

Fun-loving Gino will take the audience on a journey through Italy, demonstrating how to cook some of his favourite dishes from his popular series, Gino’s Italian Escape – a third series of which will be on our screens later this year. He also plans to put audience members through their paces as selected fans are invited to join him on stage. One thing is for sure with Gino…you can expect the unexpected! Fans of Gino will love the live theatre show, which will feature a mix of cookery, Italian food tips and the chance to get up close and personal with the man himself. It promises to be ten nights of unexpected delight as it tours theatres across the UK. Gino D’Acampo said “…I can’t wait to meet audiences on my first ever theatre tour and share some of the fantastic food on a journey around my great country. I promise a fantastico evening!” Ages: Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; this is a live show and may contain some colourful banter which may not be suitable for young children Tickets: £24.50 VIP Package £75

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Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November – 7pm

Friday 13 November – 7.30pm

Shakespeare Schools Festival 2015

Stephen K Amos - The Laughter Master The maestro of feel-good comedy is back on tour with his new show. Fresh from sell-out tours of Australia and New Zealand, as heard on BBC Radio 4 Life: An Idiot’s Guide and What Does the K Stand For?

The Theatre Royal is thrilled to welcome local talent to the stage as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Each night three schools will perform different Shakespeare plays. Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools while enjoying a wonderful evening of entertainment. You will see Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before! The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth drama festival and enables over 1,000 primary, secondary, and special schools to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre.

We are delighted to welcome on Wednesday 11 November: Bradstow School Broadstairs and Dane Court Grammar School Birchington, Newlands Primary School Ramsgate and our international guests School 1514, Moscow. And on Thursday 12 November: Dame Janet Primary Academy and The Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School Federation from Ramsgate, and St. Anthony’s School Margate Running Time: 2hrs 30 minutes (including interval) Ages: All Ticket prices: £9, Concessions £7

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“Unashamed feel-good entertainment. Amos has had his share of TV exposure, but nothing that has successfully captured what he does live. If only a broadcaster could bottle the magic that was conjured up last night Amos would finally be a household name way beyond the Amos household”  Evening Standard “A note-perfect hour.”  Metro Running Time: 2hrs (including interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £17

Saturday 14 November – 2pm Amelia Bird and Philippa Herrick

Saturday 14 November – 7.30pm

The Boy Who Never Grew Up

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac The Ultimate Tribute to One of Rock and Roll’s Most Remarkable Groups

Inspired by J.M. BARRIE’s classic tale, welcome to a world where happy thoughts take you flying high, where pirates roam the seas and where magic and adventure is impossible to hide from. Join two expert make-believers as they take YOU to Neverland.

But this isn’t just the story you’ve seen on screen or read in the book, there are adventures of your own to be had...

Visit Peter Pan’s underground home, see how he befriended the Indians, escaped drowning in a lagoon, scaled a mountain and outwitted his nemesis Captain Hook.

Running Time: I hour (no interval) Ages: 4+ Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

With live music, puppetry and fun this a show of imagination and magic for anyone who wishes to never ever grow up.

Recognised internationally as the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, and with the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick Fleetwood, plus recent guest appearances from Fleetwood Mac’s very own legendary guitarist Rick Vito, this stunning new show takes you on an epic musical journey through changing eras and styles, from the exciting sound of the sixties London blues scene right through to the staggering commercial success of the seventies and eighties, and beyond.

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Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best; Rumours of Fleetwood Mac perform all the classic hits live including ‘Black Magic Woman’, ‘Albatross’, ‘Go Your Own Way’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Gypsy’, ‘Say You Love Me’, ‘Sara’, ‘Oh Diane’, ‘Little Lies’, ‘Everywhere’ and much more. Running time: Approx 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: Tier 1 £32.50, Tier 2 £22.50

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Sunday 15th November – 10am to 4pm

Tuesday 17 November – 7.30pm Vienna Festival Ballet

Craft Fair

The Nutcracker

Over 85 tables of craftwork, artwork, gift and collectibles in the run up to Christmas 2015.

Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time – The Nutcracker.

Admission: Free Table Fee: 6ft Table £35. Double Table (long) £65.

Extra racks, tables and stands are chargeable unless within your site.

With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is a Christmas treat like no other. Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the traditional tale of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll.

Organised by Jim Watson Tel/Fax: 01843 861451 Email nostawmij@aol.com 5 Albion Road, St Peters, Broadstairs, CT10 2UP

Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through the glistening Land of Snow to a kingdom made entirely of sweets.

Larger and special by arrangement. Electrics on selected sites (with PAT labels).

Returning by popular demand, Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to delight audiences of all ages with its festive setting and captivating story. “A truly spellbinding performance!” Burnley Express  What’s On Stage “A perfect evening’s entertainment for you and your family” Welwyn & Hatfield Times “This production looks and feels absolutely right” Worthing Herald Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes (inc. Interval) Ages: All Tickets: £19, Concessions £18, Child £12.50, Schools £11

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Wednesday 18 November – 1.30pm and 7.30pm Blackeyed Theatre

Wednesday 18 November – 7.30pm

The Great Gatsby

The Magic Band Play the music of Captain Beefheart Immersing you in the decadence of America’s ‘Jazz Age’, The Great Gatsby is brought to life in this sizzling new stage adaptation from nationally acclaimed Blackeyed Theatre. Recreating the sights, sounds and feel of America’s ‘Roaring Twenties’ as seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece is a brilliant evocation of a society obsessed with wealth and status. Adapted by Stephen Sharkey, whose work includes The May Queen (Liverpool Everyman) and The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui (Liverpool Playhouse/ Nottingham Playhouse), this exciting new production features fabulous live music alongside the timeless language of Fitzgerald’s ‘Great American Novel’ to create a truly fresh and inspiring theatrical experience. “One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre” The Stage Running time 2 hours 20 minutes (inc. interval) Ages 12+ Tickets: £16, Concessions £14, Friends £12, Schools £10

Praise the Lord! Finally, Captain Beefheart’s wildly influential and seminal Magic Band make their Thanet debut! Bringing the avant-garde and the unfathomable into Rock music, the group shook up a genre that could be perceived as formulaic. Alongside contemporaries like Frank Zappa and Henry Cow, they introduced a range of influences to Rock music, simultaneously informing a new generation of ambitious composers. Like the The Velvet Underground, they launched a thousand bands, Tom Waits, Sonic Youth, The Kills, PJ Harvey and Beck have all cited Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band as the major inspiration for their own musical directions. Running Time: 3 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £19.50

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Thursday 19 November – 7.30pm KILN

Friday 20 November – 7.30pm

Saturday 21 November – 7.30pm

A Journey Round My Skull

Josh Widdicombe

Rhydian

A love story that puts the audience under the surgeon’s knife

What Do I Do Now?

With Special Guest Lucy Kay

A Journey Round My Skull is a beautiful and beguiling love story that really gets inside your head.

Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road with a brand new tour. Since he’s been away from stand up Josh has been working hard on other things but don’t worry in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about, and now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes). If you have seen him before live or on TV and enjoyed yourself then this is the show for you. If you didn’t like him then it probably isn’t.

Rhydian, the double platinum award-winning, Classical Brit nominated Welsh baritone, returns to theatres this autumn to celebrate the success of his 5th, and latest Classical Crossover album – One Day Like This. He has also completed two successful tours and starred in Beauty & The Beast, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Using wireless headphones and a fantastical sound world, the audience is transported from their seat, to a scrap over profiteroles, into neurosurgery and onto the tracks of a ghost train. A Journey Round My Skull operates on the ears as well as the heart to dissect our most intimate relationships. A Bristol Old Vic Ferment commission. Running time: 60 minutes (no interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £10

Running time: 1 hour 45 mins (plus interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £16.50, Restricted view £14.50

Joining Rhydian as his special guest is soprano Lucy Kay. Since appearing on Britain’s Got Talent last year, Lucy has had a Classical Number One debut album with ‘Fantasia’, and toured with Collabro and Andrea Bocelli. Supported by Miel de Botton. Running time: 2 hours 20 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets £23, Gallery £20, Restricted View £18

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Sunday 22 November – 2pm

Tuesday 24 November – 7.30pm Cathal Cleary

Pure Elite

Disco Pigs

Pure Elite World Championship & Mini Expo This production first played a sell-out extended run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2011. Enda Walsh’s credits include Once recently in the West End and Chatroom, Misterman and Ballyturk at the National Theatre. His screen credits include Hunger, directed by Steve McQueen. “Thrilling vigour and jabbering energy …Kickass performances.”  Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Mini Expo doors open at 9am-5pm. Various trade stands including, supplements, gym wear, stage bikinis, bodybuilding equipment, protein bars. Plus guest posing, live bikini fashion show, Q&A, specials guests and more... Free entry Pure Elite World Championship doors open at 1pm show starts at 2pm. Pure Elite is the fastest growing bikini, Fitness and muscle model competition in Europe. Athletes and models from across the world have qualified to compete on stage in November and wiyj over £20,000 in prizes and pro cards up for grabs the standard will be really higher than any other year.

Categories include fitness model, bikini babe and mum’s that lift for women as well as beach body, fitness model and bodybuilding for men. Tickets: (ages 13+): £22 Front three 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

Born seconds apart, Darren and Sinead, aka Pig and Runt, live in a fantasy world all of their own in Cork City. Trash TV, Disco beats and a load of cheap booze have fuelled this obsessive friendship. But as they go for their 17th birthday binge, reality violently collides with their fantasy and their world begins to crumble. Disco Pigs is a furious, funny and violent dash through a lifelong friendship at the moment of its savage destruction.

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“Funny and terrifying at the same time, Disco Pigs is superb.”  The Independent. Produced by Rosalind Wynn Associate producer Francesca Clark Productions Running time: I hour 20 mins (no interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £12, Concessions £10

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Wednesday 25 November – 7.30pm

Thursday 26 November – 7.30pm

Andy Hamilton

Jasper Carrott

Change Management

Stand Up And Rock Why? Is that fair? Some changes are good, some bad. Why can’t they be more clearly labelled? How did we end up working longer hours? Where did all the sparrows go? If you’re feeling flustered because of flux, Andy will teach you how to cope with the changes we have seen and the changes yet to come.

Award winning comedian and comedy writer ANDY HAMILTON is back with a brand new solo stage show. In his 60 years on this planet, comedy writer and performer Andy Hamilton has experienced many changes. For instance, he was once a 6’4”- tall professional basketball player, until a tree fell on him. But, of course, change is an inescapable part of the human condition.

During the past few years Andy and his writing partner Guy Jenkin have co-created, written and directed the hit BBC 1 sitcom ‘Outnumbered’ and the acclaimed 2014 UK feature film ‘What We Did on Our Holiday’ and Channel 4’s ‘Drop The Dead Donkey’. Andy is also renowned for his longrunning BBC Radio 4 sitcom ‘Old Harry’s Game’ and as a panel regular on ‘The News Quiz’ and ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue’; Running time: 2 hours (+ Interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £20, Concessions £18, Restricted view £15

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up And Rock does what it says on the tin.... Jasper is back to his very best....mic in hand regaling the audience with his inimitable stand-up routines before introducing his musical compatriots that have been ‘rockin’ audiences all over the world. Bev Bevan, as well as being Jaspers’ mate, has rock star credentials that most dream of from the Move through ELO and has one of the finest bands around.

Rockin’ Berries lead singer Geoff Turton, celtic rock band Quills lead singer ‘Joy’ and the Bev Bevan band comprising some of the country’s finest musicians. So do not miss this unique show that gives the opportunity to see and hear great legendary artistes belt out a night of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he belongs......making us laugh!! “.... truly a night to remember ....” “.... An absolute blast of a night out ....” Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes (inc. interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £25

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Friday 27 November – 7.30pm London Classic Theatre

Friday 27 November – 8pm

Waiting For Godot

Milton Jones And The Temple Of Daft Yes him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4. “Absurdist one-line masterpieces” The Times “He’s fast absurd and very funny” Radio Times “The best one-liner merchant in british comedy” Chortle “No-one can touch jones when he hits his stride” The Guardian

A country road. A tree. Evening. Vladimir and Estragon meet as dusk approaches. Estragon tries to remove his boot. Vladimir examines his hat. A conversation begins, a joke is interrupted. A carrot is eaten. The two men quarrel, then embrace. Unannounced, two eccentric travellers arrive. Seemingly master and servant, one stands weighed down at the end of a long rope, the other carries a whip. So begins Samuel Beckett’s 60-yearold masterpiece Waiting for Godot, a ground-breaking, anarchic meditation on the meaning of life and death.

Part allegory, part burlesque, Beckett’s unique, timeless play moves seamlessly between absurdist comic sketch and captivating philosophical drama.

An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he? Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not you’ll be cross. Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult Tickets: £24

Waiting for Godot was first produced in Great Britain at the Arts Theatre, London in 1955, directed by Sir Peter Hall. In 1999, it was voted the most significant English language play of the 20th Century. Running time: Approx 2 hours 15 mins (inc interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £16, Concessions £14, Friends £12, Schools £10

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Saturday 28 November – 2pm Theatre of Widdershins

Saturday 28 November – 8pm

Wednesday 2 December – 7.30pm

The Elves And The Shoemaker

Disco Inferno

Stewart Francis Pun Gent

Shooooooooooooooes....! Ah, new shoes..... Delightful on the feet. Soft, dancing shoes; swarthy pirate shoes; silver buckle and silken souls. No one makes shoes like an elf. This well-known and well-loved tale - made popular by the Ladybird Classic - has been re-heeled by Theatre of Widdershins in their own inimitable style. Beautifully crafted set and puppets, sublime music, a kaleidoscope of miniature shoes and a comic mouse make this show a magical must-see. “This is a truly magical production!” Primary Times

Disco Inferno, a mixture of soul and disco music from the 70’s and 80’s for another party night with a combination of classic hits and dance floor fillers. Dig out those boogie shoes and make this a Christmas night to remember! Fancy dress optional. Ages: Strictly 18+ Tickets: £10 in Advance £11 on the Door

The star of ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’, embarks on a brand new stand up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! “A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard” Guardian “Perfectly crafted gags” Sunday Times Running Time: 90 minutes (+ interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £16.50, Restricted view £14.50

Running times: 55 minutes (no Interval) Ages: 3 + Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

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Wednesday 2 – Friday 4 December – 7.30pm Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 Dec 1pm & 5pm Margate Operatic Society Proudly Presents *

Peter Pan – Family Pantomine Fresh on the heels on last year’s ‘Rapunzel’ this year MOS proudly present their NODA Award Winning production of Peter Pan . Featuring dazzling sets, superb lighting, stunning costumes, huge production numbers and, of course, a high-flying boy who wouldn’t grow up; the Darling children travelling to Neverland is just the start of their awfully big adventure. We meet Tinker Bell, Smee, plenty of Pirates and that most dastardly of all Pantomime villains; Captain Hook. Also in Neverland you will find the Lost Dancing Girls, Anastasia Cannon-Fodder (the Ships cook) and Cecil the Crocodile. After the largest sword fight ever seen on stage, will Peter finally manage to defeat Hook and return Neverland to safety? The three Darling Children are left wondering if it was all a dream! As always with MOS, the level of production values is second to none and all members of the family can be expected to thrilled and spilled by this years seasonal offering. Running Time: 2 hours 30mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: In advance £11, Concs £9.50 On the door £13, Concs £11 Friends Buy 2 Get 1 Free (opening night) * Local Production

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Thursday 3 December – 7.30pm The Locrian Ensemble

Friday 4 December – 7.30pm

Carols By Candlelight

Festival Of The Spoken Nerd Just For Graphs They are joined by the evergreen Jill Washington, West End star soprano of “Phantom of the Opera”, who sings tunes from Handel’s “Messiah” to “White Christmas” the 12 Days of Christmas and “Walking in the Air”, accompanied by shimmering strings and thrilling harp playing.

Since then, the Nerds have appeared across TV and Radio, at the Hammersmith Apollo and in their own peer-reviewed DVD - recorded at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. Watch the “resplendently geeky trio” (The Times) as they Excel themselves in a new show packed with explosive live experiments and statistically significant laughter. Will they stay on-trend, or lose the plot completely?

This is the ideal way to get into the true spirit of Christmas. This magical evening will be the best Christmas present you can give! The Locrian Ensemble are firmly established as one of Britain’s most popular touring groups. They have a host of television and film credits to their name, and enjoy “a formidable international reputation” (Evening Standard). Their Christmas show is the hottest ticket in their calendar. In lavish period costume, and in front of an evocative candlelit setting, these charismatic performers perform favourites including carols, string medleys of familiar Christmas tunes, and seasonal surprises.

“The Locrian were spirited and sensitive, their rapport was excellent, and the result was utter pleasure” The Daily Telegraph Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes (inc. interval) Ages: All Tickets: £19.50, Concessions £18.50, Friends £17.50

Warning: Contains graph-ic material only suitable for ages 14+. The science comedy phenomenon returns, and this time they’re off the chart. Join acclaimed stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve ‘Danger’ Mould and geek songstress Helen Arney for graph-aminute fun on an unprecedented linear scale. Last year’s smash hit ‘Full Frontal Nerdity’ was “great, funny, clever… even the heckles at this terrific show are smart”  The Scotsman

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“A riotously funny show about science… brimming with unashamed geekery” Three Weeks “Charm and perky curiosity is in its DNA” Guardian “Don’t miss this gem of intelligent fun” STV Edinburgh “Harnesses comedy to highlight what is fun – and funny – about science” New Scientist Running time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £15, Concessions £13

Saturday 5 December – 8pm

Wednesday 9 December – 8pm

An Evening with Noel Fielding

Christmas-Stein offers a Christmas Party like no other in Kent! Join us in in our Bavarian themed hall. On arrival you will be greeted by our Bavarian barmaids, before you are seated for your meal, they will thrust your very own stein into your hand*. If you don’t know the person sitting next to you at the start of the night, you certainly will be the end. With a live Bavarian Band, great food and beers from all across Europe, this is a night not to be missed!!

As a memento of the night, you can take home your Christmas STEIN! At the point of booking you will be offered 3 menu choices. More details available online/ by request. *If Beer is not your thing, we can offer a bottle of wine instead. Please mention this at the point of booking. Book early to avoid disappointment Tickets: £20 Noel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Luxury Comedy) is embarking on his first live tour in five years. Expect a magical mix of Noel’s unique brand of stand-up comedy, live animation, music and some of his best known TV characters (such as The Moon and Fantasy Man). There will also be the loose stylings of Mike Fielding (Naboo/ Smooth) and the physical lunacy of Tom Meeton (The Mighty Boosh/ Oram & Meeton). You’d be a fool to miss out, come along, and bring your Nan, fancy dress optional. “A Gothic George Best” Phil Jupitus Running time: 1 hour 45 mins (inc interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £25

This is an over 18’s event. Please bring ID if you’re lucky enough to look under 25. Failure to produce ID (passport or driving licence) T theatreroyalmargate.com W margatewintergardens.co.uk when requested, will mean you have to leave the event and no refund will be offered. DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

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Thursday 10 December – 7.30pm

Saturday 12 December – 5.30pm Killacam Fight Promotions

Chas ‘N’ Dave

Killacam 9 – The Ultimate Cage Fighting Event

Chas & Dave began writing and performing songs together in 1972, having been friends since the early sixties. Now celebrating their 50th anniversary by recording their first original album in 27 years which is a mixture of vintage rock ‘n’ roll songs and new renditions of their own rockney classics. The album also features special guest stars such as Jools Holland, Buddy Holly’s drummer Jerry Allison and Hugh Laurie. They reached the top 20 in 1979 with Gertcha, which became a nationwide catchphrase. This was followed by The Sideboard Song (Got My Beer in the Sideboard Here). In 1980 they hit the charts with Rabbit, which reached No. 8 in the charts and a No. 2 record in 1982 Ain’t No Pleasing You.

This was followed by further hits Margate and London Girls. In 1986 they had a top six record with Snooker Loopy. They have also written title songs for TV shows ‘Till Death Do Us Part and Only Fools & Horses. Chas & Dave are great musicians and know how to give an audience a good time. They have gained a cult audience of both young and old and due to public demand they are about to be seen together on stage once more. Running time 2 hours 5 mins (including interval) Ages: 12 + Tickets: £28.50 (Table Seating), £25.50 Bleacher Seating

Following the huge success of the previous shows. Killacam 9 is set to be a big one. With 5 title fights for Killacam belts. Darren “The Dentist” Stuart (MMA Clinic) Pro Light Heavyweight and Mike “Sea Bass” Shipman (London Shootfighters) Pro Middleweight, will both be defending their Titles. Lightweight Fighter Ben Manuwa will also defend his Title against Charlie-Boy Howard. VIP Ringside tables – Prime ringside VIP tables - the best seats in the house. Waitress service and complementary premium champagne. £650 per table (max 10 Guests). Dress code – Black tie. Call now 07791968049 to avoid disappointment. Ages: Children under age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult Tickets: Standing £25, Birds Eye Balcony View £40

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Monday 14 December – 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular Starring The Osmonds This dazzling, must-see holiday extravaganza comes directly from the historic stage of Branson USA’s beautiful Andy Williams Moon River Theatre and will tour the UK this December. “I am thrilled to bring Andy’s Christmas Spectacular to our friends in the UK. I first appeared on Andy William’s stage when I was only three years old. My brothers had been singing backup on Andy’s biggest hits and had been regulars on his hit television series for several years, It’s such a joy to carry on Andy’s legacy and continue his treasured holiday tradition,” said Jimmy Osmond, Andy Williams Moon River Theatre Owner and Operator. Treat your entire family to this award winning variety production featuring nostalgic footage of the legendary Andy Williams from Christmases past. Sing along to your favourite Christmas Classics including Silent Night, Last Christmas and Merry Christmas Everybody to Sleighride. The OSMONDS will also perform their mega hits made famous during more than five decades of entertaining around the world. Osmond fans will hear Love Me for a Reason, Crazy Horses, Down By The Lazy River and more. Special guest star Irish Comedian Jimmy Cricket displays his jovial hilarity in this unforgettable festive family tradition complete with the Moon River Singers and dancers. Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (inc. Interval) Ages: All Tickets: VIP £150 (includes goodie bag), 1st Tier £34.50, 2nd Tier £27.50 Booking fee: £2 per ticket in person/phone, £3 per ticket online

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Saturday 12 – Tuesday 29 December 2015 Wicked and Captiv8 Productions in association with the Theatre Royal, Margate proudly present

Aladdin Family Pantomime The Theatre Royal Margate has been guaranteed its most opulent and eye-catching pantomime ever this Christmas! Being brought to The Theatre Royal by Wicked Productions who have been responsible for sell-out shows in Kent for many years. Danny Young plays Aladdin and Rob Rawles the Widow Twanky alongside our home grown Georgia Rowland-Elliot, Princess Jasmine. Other famous names include Rob Cummings playing Abanaza, Ant and Harry, PC Hip and Hop, Amanda Harkett as Genie of the Lamp and Jezo as Wishee Washee. The chorus will be made up from our local schools talent. You are invited to ‘Peking’ for a magical carpet ride to the Far East this Festive Season. With laugh-out-loud jokes, fabulous costumes, magic and Illusions, special effects, a ‘hilarious’ airborne Genie, sing-along songs, and an astonishing Flying Carpet. So this Christmas why not make one of your three wishes to come true by making sure you are part of the Fun this Christmas at Margate’s biggest pantomime and book tickets for everyone!

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Ticket Prices Tickets Concessions Family of 4 Restricted view Groups 10+ Schools

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* Early bird (book by October 1st) Friends get buy 1 get 1 free on opening gala night Family Specials Sunday 13 December 2pm performance Friday 18 December 5.30 performance ALL TICKETS £10 Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All

Show Dates & Times Saturday 12 December - 2pm

Tuesday 22 December - 5.30pm

Saturday 12 December - 7pm Plus Meet the Cast/Gala Night

Wednesday 23 December - 2pm Wednesday 23 December - 5.30pm

Sunday 13 December - 2pm Family Special All Tickets £10

Thursday 24 December - 11am

Tues 15 - Fri 18 December - Daily 10am & 1.15pm School Performances Only Friday 18 December - 5.30pm Family Special All Tickets £10

Thursday 24 December - 2.30pm Plus Visit from Santa Saturday 26 December - 2pm Saturday 26 December - 5.30pm

Saturday 19 December - 2pm

Sunday 27 December - 2pm

Saturday 19 December - 5.30pm

Sunday 27 December - 5.30pm

Sunday 20 December - 2pm

Monday 28 December - 2pm

Sunday 20 December - 5.30pm

Monday 28 December - 5.30pm

Monday 21 December - 2pm

Tuesday 29 December - 2pm

Monday 21 December - 5.30pm

Tuesday 29 December - 5.30pm Grand Finale - Audience get your own back show

Tuesday 22 December - 2pm

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Wednesday 16th – Wednesday 23rd December – 7pm for 7.30pm

Winter Wonderland - Christmas Parties 2015 sees the triumphant return of our renowned Christmas Party nights set in a magical Winter Wonderland. On entry you will be greeted with an iced cocktail to kick start your evening. Enjoy a four course festive carvery at the beautifully decorated tables. Once you have enjoyed your sumptuous meal, it’s time for you to be treated to some live entertainment before dancing the night away into the early hours guided by our resident DJ. Why don’t you also take advantage of the theme and treat yourself to a new outfit to ensure you dress to impress! Whether you’re a small party of two or a group of two hundred, we’d love you to join us for a Christmas celebration to remember. So what are you waiting for - reserve your place now, on the coolest guest list in 2015.

2015 Live entertainment is provided by Paul Doody as Wet Wet Wet’s Marti Pellow (Winner of Stars in Their Eyes 1996) Followed by our resident DJ - Sterling Joy

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Tickets: Wed 16th £30 Thurs 17th £30 Fri 18th £32 Sat 19th £32 Sun 20th £18.50 (Lunch) Mon 21st £30 Tues 22nd £30 Wed 23rd £30 Ages: 18+ Dress to impress – smart dress code will be enforced

Thursday 31st December - 8pm

New Years Eve Winter Wonderland Party at Margate Winter Gardens • Magical Winter wonderland setting • Live music & table magic • DJ till late Margate Winter Gardens - Queens Hall Tickets £22 each - Includes Basket Meal or table of ten £200 - Includes Basket Meals Tel: 01843 292795 Email: events@yourleisure.uk.com

Thursday 31st December - 7.30pm

Margate Winter Gardens - Main Hall Included in the ticket price: Popcorn, candy floss & balloon modelling (for the children), funfair sideshows, bouncy castle, fancy dress, disco, balloon net & large screen firework projection. Tickets: Adults £21 Children £16.50 Family £70 Basket meals included Tel: 01843 292795 Email: events@yourleisure.uk.com T

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Saturday 12, Friday 18 & Saturday 19 December 2015

Adult Christmas Parties Maison Dieu - Dover • Complimentary arrival cocktail • Three course carvery meal • Coffee and mints • Dancing to the disco until 1am Whether you are a small party of two or a group of two hundred (ideal for the office party) reserve your place now. Further information or to secure a booking: Telephone 01304 201200 / 01843 292795 Ages: 18+ Tickets: £29

Thursday 31st December - 8pm to 1am

Family New Year’s Eve Party Maison Dieu - Dover • Basket meal • DJ till late Ages: Family Tickets: £16.50, £12 Child

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Wednesday 20 January – 2pm, Thursday 21 & Friday 22 January 2016 – 7.30pm Mr Bugg Presents

Miss Nightingale – the musical Sex, scandal and showbiz 1940’s style. 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! “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 Music Theatre Performance 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.

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ComingSoon Sunday 24 January

Saturday 13 February

Friday 26 February

Saturday 27 February

The Snow Queen

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

The Tannahill Weavers

Circus of Horrors

Thursday 3 March

Friday 4 March

Saturday 19 March

Tim Crouch - I Malvolio

Psychic Sally

Sarah Millican

The Magic of Mowtown

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Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall)

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 May

Saturday 21 May

Saturday 28 May

Legally Blonde

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

La Boheme

Tuesday 28 June

Friday 8 July

Sunday 10 July

Bill Bailey

Ballet Central 2016

Grumpy Old Women

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Tea Dance Every Wednesday Sept 12 Heritage Day Oct 24 Charlton Church Fayre Nov 14 Craft fair Dover choral Society 21 Dec Carol Concert 14 12, 18, 19 Christmas party nights 13 Bettshanger Concert New Years Eve 31 Jan 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 16 DODS Pantomime Feb 5-6 Camra Beer Festival

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

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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

Theatre & Arts performance critics needed for Ageless Thanet’s Culture Club!

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 benefi ts 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

New for 2015: 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

Please note joining online will incur a service fee of £1.50

Culture Club invites Thanet’s 50+ population to come and immerse themselves in a diverse mix of theatre and arts performance, then in a relaxed ‘after show’ venue, discuss the merits of the production, and at times directly with the cast and production teams! Culture Club will provide a welcoming atmosphere where everyone will have the chance to share their views and make new friends. And because of Ageless Thanet’s support there will be free & subsidised tickets, transport, drinks and refreshments to encourage the flow of after show debate. Thanet has an ever growing circuit of rich culture and arts and we want to encourage our 50+ population to get a slice of the action. So what are you waiting for, tell your friends and families now and get involved, to find out more about “Culture Club” or “Ageless Thanet” 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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Where Are We?

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Follow the Thanet Way (A299) towards Margate. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Rd (A28) and follow the signs for Margate.

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From the train station, turn right and head straight into the town for the Theatre Royal and towards Hawley Square past the Thanet Gateway and KCC Library on your right. Follow the Sea Front for the Winter Gardens past the Turner Contemporary and up the hill to Fort Crescent. Both theatres are just a short walk from Old Town shopping areas and Turner Contemporary.

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The nearest bus stop to the Theatre Royal is on Cecil Square, for the Stagecoach Harbour Arm Thanet Loop and buses Nos 34, 33, 32 Nos 8 and 8A (direct to Canterbury). Taxis are also available from Cecil Square.

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There are frequent trains (arriving approx. every 15 minutes) from across Kent including Canterbury, Herne Bay Whitstable, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, and also London. The theatres are a 15 minute walk or just a short bus journey away. Taxis are also available from Margate Rail Station.

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

Indian Restaurant & Takeaway. The True Taste of Authentic Indian Cuisine at reasonable prices. Mon to Sun 12pm – 2pm & 5pm - 11pm (11.30pm on Fri & Sat) 10 Duke Street, Margate CT9 1EP 01843 228877

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

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

8 Crescent Hotel “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

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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.

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Open 30 minutes before performance due to start.

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Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm. Open until 8.00pm on show nights.

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In Person

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.

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

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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.

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 over the phone and in person. Additional agency fees may apply to events at the Winter Gardens. You will be advised of these at the time of booking. No booking fees apply to book purchases, schools’ bookings, free tickets and groups of 10+. Friends of Margate Theatres book fee free in person and on the phone.

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Theatre Royal Margate - Get Involved 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?

Get Involved By Volunteering * NEW * Pay What You Decide 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.

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 • A passion for the theatre and its audience

These tickets aren’t available online, and payment must be in cash please.

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

We’re confident you’ll be glad you came!

Call 01843 292795 to register your interest.

Get Involved By Giving 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.

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.

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

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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 erm time only. £2 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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Autumn Diary Theatre Royal

Winter Gardens

September 12-13 Heritage Open Weekend 12-13 Time Won’t Wait - Funny Peculiar 17 Justin Moorhouse - Destiny Calling 22 -23 Tortoise in a Nutshell - The Lost Things 24 European Arts Company - The Picture of Dorian Gray 25 Comedy Island Festival 26 Only Fools and Boycie

September 3 Sherry Babys * 11 Under 18’s Club night * Margate Rock and Blues Festival 19 20 Milkshake! Live Party Party 27 The Water Rats Show

October 2 Daniel Bye - Going Viral Andy Parsons - Live and Unleashed 9-10 14 Tom Adams - Howl at the Moon Scamp Theatre - The Scarecrows’ Wedding 18 20-21 Pitch Lake Productions - She Called Me Mother Richard Digance 23 24 Rob Beckett - Mouth of the South Blunderbus Theatre - Duck in the Truck 26 29 The Unthanks 30 Grass by Second Hand Dance at Turner Contemporary Theatre Hullabaloo - Bear and Butterfly 31

October 1 Louis Hoover’s Salute to Sinatra 100 The Dreamboys 2 3 Tim Vine Paines Plough - Roundabout Festival 7-11 13-14 Dinosaur Zoo 17 UB40 18 LDN Wrestling Festival of Remembrance 23 27-31 Hellgate Winter Gardens Simple Simon 28 31 Family Scare Fair - Kids Halloween Party

November 1 Phases Pole Dancing Showcase * Supreme Fabulettes 6 7 Al Murray November 8 Gino’s Italian Escape 3 Monty Don - Down to Earth 14 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 4 Little Solder - Don Quixote of La Mancha 14 PEJ Superstar Boxing * 6 Richard Navarro 15 Craft Fair 7 An Evening with Donovan 52 Margate Theatres Guide Autumn 2015 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online 17 The Nutcracker 11-12 Shakespeare Schools Festival 2015 18 The Magic Band 13 Stephen K Amos - The Laughter Master 22 Pure Elite 14 The Boy Who Never Grew Up 26 Jasper Carrott 18 Blackeyed Theatre - The Great Gatsby 27 Milton Jones 19 KILN ensemble - A Journey Round my Skull 28 Disco Inferno 20 Josh Widdicombe - What Do I Do Now? 21 Rhydian - with Lucy Kay December 24 Cathal Cleary - Disco Pigs 2-6 Family Pantomime – Peter Pan 25 Andy Hamilton - Change Management 5 Bavarian Beer Night 27 London Classic Theatre - Waiting for Godot 9 An Evening with Noel Fielding 28 Theatre of Widdershins 10 Chas ‘n’ Dave The Elves and the Shoemaker 12 Killacam 9 14 Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular December 16-23 Winter Wonderland 2 Stewart Francis - Pun Gent 31 NYE Family Fun Fair The Locrian Ensemble - Carols by Candlelight 3 31 NYE Winter Wonderland Party 4 Festival of the Spoken Nerd - Just for Graphs 12 - 29 Family Pantomime - Aladdin Tea Dance with Anna @ 2.15pm (every other Tuesday) * Event listed but not featured in this brochure