Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2014

Margate Theatres Guide Summer 2014 May to Sept

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Welcome to our latest theatres’ brochure A very warm welcome to our season brochure for summer 2014, with details of everything that you can see at Margate Theatres from May to September.

We hope that our selection of live entertainment and events will entice you off the sofa and through the doors of our historic and beautiful venues.

At the Winter Gardens this season we introduce some fantastic new productions along with popular returns. We are delighted to bring to Margate Paul Hollywood with his production “Get Your Bake On”. The show promises a real insight into Paul’s life and career with demonstrations and a chance to join famous baker on stage.

A personal music highlight this season is the return of Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

It’s been three years since Jools and his band of amazing musicians visited Margate but he his back with a bang! Jools’s special guests for this show will be none other than Melanie C and Marc Almond, we’re expecting an unforgettable evening!

Apart from the national tours we as ever will be hosting local talent too; we have the award winning Margate Operatic Society with 42nd Street, Thanet Stage School with their Children’s Showtime 2014 and Stage Door with Hairspray. Nostalgia fans will be treated to the return of our summer production The Get Happy Show, offering a new line-up, music and sketches that will have you laughing and applauding.

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We’re thrilled to be welcoming some stellar names from the world of theatre to the Theatre Royal this summer. Steven Berkoff has chosen Margate to open his new show “The Actor’s Lament” in May before it heads into London. The Herring Project will be stopping off here at the Theatre Royal on its tour of the East coast in July, the astounding Clod Ensemble bring us their Red Ladies as our contribution to Turner Contemporary’s Summer of Colour.

In September we hold our very own mini festival in a Roundabout – a circular wooden theatre constructed in the main hall of the Winter Gardens. With preview shows from Mark Watson and Lee Evans, Opera all the way from Chicago, Thanet’s Looping the Loop Festival, Heritage Open Days and even Half Term events for kids, there’s never been a better time to pay us a visit.

Get Involved By Becoming A Friend Join the Friends of Margate Theatres including Theatre Royal Margate & Margate Winter Gardens.

The membership was created as a reward scheme to enable patrons to get the best out of the venue and more for their money!

Join today for just £20 single, £15 concessions (OAPs, Students) for discounts on selected shows, and start receiving benefits all year round:

You will see that whatever you taste and budget there is something for everyone this season. We look forward to welcoming you to Margate Theatres this summer.

• Discounted ticket price on selected shows for you and 3 guests • No booking charge for you and 3 guests • Receive special edition newsletters • 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

Very best wishes

Call or visit the Box Office: 01843 292795

Paul Palmer Entertainments and Facilities Manager

or email: admin@margatewintergardens.co.uk

Pam Hardiman Programme Manager

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Saturday 3rd May – 7.30pm

Sunday 4th May – 2pm

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

Pure Elite Muscle & Fitness Event

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Undoubtedly one of the most talkedabout shows on the UK comedy scene, Austentatious: An Improvised Novel is a comedy play spun in the inimitable style of Jane Austen – and based entirely on audience suggestions. After total sell out runs in London & Edinburgh, this critically acclaimed show is embarking on its first national tour in Spring 2014.

Book early!

Coming to the Winter Gardens Margate the UK’s newest and freshest fitness competition. Athletes and models from across the UK are invited to compete for cash prizes and most importantly the title and trophy within their chosen category.

“One of the most enjoyable shows on the fringe.”  The Guardian “Supersmart and terrifically funny.”  The Scotsman  ‘One of the most impressive comedy shows on the fringe’ Chortle

There are 22 titles up for grabs including the new title voted by you the audience, allowing everyone to pick their favourite model and live the life of a judge for a day. At the interval everyone gets the chance to mingle with the models and visit the fitness stands for supplements, fitness clothing and industry products.

 ‘Constant wit & verve’ The Times Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (+interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £12, Concs £10

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To compete visit www.pure-elite.com or email info@pure-elite.com Visit our website for a full list of the competition categories.

Spectator tickets: Front 2 rows £20 Standard tickets £15 in advance Standard tickets £17 on the day

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Wednesday 7th May – 1.30pm

Friday 9th May – 7.30pm

Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre

Angel Exit

Pirate Gran

The Ballad of Martha Brown

Based on the books by Geraldine Durrant and Rose Forshall.

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Meet Gran. She bakes. She knits. You’d never guess she was a Pirate!

‘Pirating isn’t the life for everyone, but Gran says if you don’t mind sleeping in a hammock and being called Scary Mary, then it’s a career more girls should think about.’

With a pet crocodile under her bed, a wicked sense of humour and a whole raft of adventures under her belt – time with Gran is never dull! Gran isn’t scared of anything. Not even monsters.

And then there’s Grandpa.

A brand new magical swashbuckling show, from the team that bring books

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to life. Previous productions include Stick Man – Live on Stage and Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales.

“I think the quality of what Scamp do is amazing” Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse ‘What is so refreshing about Scamp Theatre’s innovative approach to adapting children’s books for the stage is way the company compels little ones to use their imaginations.’

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Expect the unexpected in Angel Exit’s latest original drama based on the life and times of Martha Brown, the last woman publicly hanged in Dorset.

1856. A tale of jealousy and passion.

An ordinary woman and her ordinary husband, a hatchet grabbed in haste, a murder, an accused horse, a black silk dress, and the mob at the hangfair who gawp in glee. Presented in the company’s rich visual style, blending storytelling and striking physicality, this show is spliced through with wicked humour, an original score and macabre songs.

“Vivid theatricality and inventiveness” The Guardian “Angel Exit are consummate storytellers. Highly recommended.”

British Theatre Guide Running Time: 1 hour 20 mins ( + interval) + Post Show Discussion Ages: 12+ Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Friends £8, School £6 Teacher’s Pack available

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Saturday 10th May – 7.30pm

Friday 9th – Sunday 11th May

MTD Productions

Thanet Stage School of Performing Arts

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Children’s Showtime 2014*

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Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery & infectious belly laugh humour - all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Feel the energy & experience the power of this unique performance.

As the most successful touring taiko drum group on this continent, Mugenkyo have developed a spectacular passionate style with music for the soul, fusing the traditional spirit with a contemporary look & sound, creating a modern stage performance that has captivated audiences everywhere…

“ Just when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity. This show is not one to be missed.”

Edinburgh Evening News

A song and dance spectacular featuring over 150 talented local children from age three years upwards.

Fantastic costumes and spectacular routines. Join us for this celebration of local talent.

“This is not music for wimps. A tour de force of both music and stamina… If the tour bus is parked in your neighbourhood my advice is go to the gig and don’t take the cotton wool.”

Avant Jazz Magazine

Performances: Friday 9th May 7.30 pm Saturday 10th May 2.30 pm & 7.30 pm Sunday 11th May 2.30 pm

Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins (+interval) Ages: All Tickets: £20, Concs £15, Friends £12, Under 25s £12, Restricted View £12, Group of 10 £12 each

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Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th May - 7.30pm. Thursday 15th May - 2pm & 7.30pm

Steven Berkoff – The Actor’s Lament “One of the foremost actors of his generation.” Guardian

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Steven Berkoff stars with Jay Benedict and Andree Bernard in this glimpse backstage, lifting the curtain on the bizarre and often hilarious world of theatre. From precious playwrights and dictator directors to the good will (or otherwise) of the critics - a maze of thickets actors must negotiate before they ever reach the stage.

The Actor’s lament is a comedy about the bizarre lives of actors and the many fights, frustrations... and madnesses they are prone to.

“A three-hander that joyfully and mercilessly skews every theatrical target in sight.”

The Stage MUST SEE! Running Time: 1 hour ( no interval ) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £20, Concs £15, Schools £10

Photo: Chris Blott

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Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Wednesday 14th May – 8.15pm (doors 7pm)

Friday 16th May – 7.30pm The Future Is Unwritten

Paul Hollywood Live – Get Your Bake On!

England Away A new play by Paul Hodson

Get Your Bake On will see Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking.

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Audience members will get a real insight into Paul’s life and career which has seen him become a household name. From the story of how his father persuaded him to ditch his path as a trained sculptor and join the family baking business; tales of his time as head baker at some of the world’s most exclusive hotels, which lead to him becoming one of the country’s finest artisan bakers; to anecdotes from his time filming The Great British Bake Off. Paul will demonstrate up to four of his favourite recipes during the show and four lucky audience members, chosen at random, will be invited to take part in one baking challenge with the chance to be dubbed star baker.

Audience members will also be given the opportunity to put their own questions to Paul in an open Q&A. Ages: All Tickets: £28.50

2001, the night before England thrash Germany 5-1. Four England fans meet for the first time on a campsite in Munich. Drink is drunk, songs are sung, secrets are exposed.

1945, Alf and Ted march through Europe for home, fighting fascism while dreaming of a new England.

Tonight, live on your stage, stand up comic Eddy Brimson offers a funny, hard-hitting insight on English society, football and comedy today. England Away is an upfront, comic play about passion, patriotism and ‘Englishness’.

From the author of Meeting Joe Strummer, Way Out West and Fever Pitch.

Running Time: 1 hour 30 min (+interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Friends £8, Schools £6

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Sunday 18th May – 7.30pm

Saturday 17th May – 7.30pm Opera Up Close

Lee Evans – Work in Progress 2014

La Traviata

By Giuseppe Verdi Directed by Robin Norton-Hale

This show is now SOLD OUT. The story of Violetta, a so-called ‘fallen woman’ who sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her lover’s family and future, La Traviata has been thrilling audiences for generations.

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Set in 1928 Atlantic City in the prohibition era of speakeasies and bootlegging, Violetta’s lover Alfredo, a passionate young man whose optimism has been shaken by time at the front in the first world war, Violetta’s protector ‘the Baron’ a gang boss, and Alfredo’s father a crooked politician, this new production reveals the hypocrisy and heartache behind the glittering façade of parties.

Featuring a stunning young cast whose acting abilities are more than a match for their vocal talents, Verdi’s sumptuous melodies are accompanied by a trio of clarinet, cello and piano. With a new libretto in English, La Traviata is brought to you by the Olivier award-winning company behind La Bohème, The Barber of Seville (or Salisbury) and L’Elisir d’Amore.

“OperaUpClose is leading an artistic revolution” The Sunday Times

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“if comedy is the new rock ‘n’ roll, then behold the new Elvis Presley” The Sun Lucky winners of our ticket ballot have all now been notified and will be joining us for this very special show where Lee Evans will try out brand new material for his forthcoming MONSTERS Arena Tour.

“OperaUpClose is the brand leader” The Evening Standard

Friends of Margate Theatres were given priority in the ballot – so isn’t it time you joined us? Details are on our website or the inside front cover of this brochure.

Running Time: 2 hours (+interval) Ages: All Tickets: £20, Concs £18, Friends £15, Restricted view £12

Running time: 1 hour 30 mins (+ interval) Ages: 15+ Tickets: £25 Please collect prepaid tickets from the Theatre Royal Box Office after 4pm on Sunday 18th May. (Photo ID and payment card required.)

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Wednesday 21st May – 2pm

Saturday 24th May – 4pm

Sunday 25th May – 3pm

Company Gavin Robertson

Margate Civic Society and Thanet Festival Choir presents

Ballet Theatre UK

Mata Hari – Female Spy

Jubilations

The Little Mermaid

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The Great War: while millions of men struggle and fight in the mud and hell of the trenches, one woman’s story begs to be told. Mata Hari, the most notorious female spy in history. Or was she?

A celebration in music of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. Margate Jubilee Clock Tower; an iconic feature of Margate, was built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee 125 years ago.

Dancer, lover, confidante, courtesan, contradiction and liar. In the hour before her execution, on the morning of 15th October 1917, she reflects upon the events that have led her to the firing squad.

This concert of royal and patriotic music by the Thanet Festival Choir has been arranged to celebrate the completion of the restoration of the Clock Tower’s Time Ball.

The programme will include favourites such as ‘Jerusalem’, ‘Rule Britannia’, ‘Zadok the Priest’ and ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, as well as some less wellknown music associated with royalty.

With original music by Danny Bright.

“I am a woman who enjoys herself very much; sometimes I lose, sometimes I win.” Mata Hari Running Time: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval) Ages: 13+ Tickets: £10, Schools £6

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Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love. This charming and poignant ballet follows the kind hearted Little Mermaid as she rescues the Prince during a storm at sea, and begins a journey that takes her far from her home beneath the waves. Determined to pursue her love on to the shore she makes a bargain with an evil Sea Witch, but it comes at a heavy price.

“Glittering costumes, expressive dancers...a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” Dance Europe Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins (+ interval) Ages: All Tickets: £16, Concs £14, Friends £12, Restricted view £10, Schools/Groups £8

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Tuesday 27th - Friday 30th May - 7.30pm Saturday 31st May 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th May 10am – 5pm

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The NODA multi award winning MOS presents the Tony award winning musical 42ND STREET — the timeless, inspiring tale of small town Peggy Sawyer’s rise from chorus girl to Broadway star.

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The non-stop hits including “Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money”, “Shuffle off to Buffalo” and the title number itself 42nd Street provides ample opportunities for spectacular production numbers for which the company is renowned.

As always you can count on dazzling sets, extravagant costumes and stunning choreography, giving this show the highest of production values.

Running Time: 2 hour 30 mins (+ interval) Tickets Advance: £14, Concs £12 Tickets Door: £16, Concs £14 *Local production

Always wanted to go on stage?

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes?

You will even be given a sneaky peek of the backstage areas and go where only the stars can go!

Join Martin Gibbons, professional actor and leader of the Margate Youth Theatres, in an exciting project to explore the Theatre Royal and invent, develop and present a play in a day!

Everything you need to create your work is here, but please do bring along a something to eat and drink during your breaks, as lunch won’t be provided.

Spend a whole day imagining, acting and playing with others of your own age group on the stage of the lovely Theatre Royal, and then at 5pm, be ready to perform in a presentation of your work to your own friends and family.

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Contact our Box Office to book your place.

Ages: 7+ (Wednesday) Ages: 11+ (Thursday) Tickets: £20, £30 for 2 (2 people either on the same or on different days)

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Friday 30th May – 7.30pm

Saturday 31st May 2pm – 4.30pm

Saturday 7th June – 7.30pm

Miles Jupp - Is the Chap you’re thinking of

Children’s Chorus Auditions Beauty and the Beast

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Miles will be discussing/ranting/describing: himself, you, domestic imprisonment, fatherhood, having to have opinions, hot drinks, the bloody government, bad balance, housing, ill health, the ageing process, navigation, other people’s pants and, inevitably, a number of other things. Bits of it will be quite mild-mannered, and some of it will probably be a tad on the stroppy side.

Miles is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and on BBC 2 plays plays Nigel in Rev. as well as appearing on Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week.

“A tour-de-force of very British comedy.”  The Telegraph

Do you want to be part of the most spectacular pantomime that has ever been staged at the Theatre Royal? Perhaps you’d like to perform alongside our professional West End and Celebrity cast or came to see Cinderella last year and wanted to be part of the magic?

We are looking for an all-singing, all-dancing chorus of boys and girls aged 8 -18 years who are full of personality and can move well.

Auditions will take place on stage at the Theatre Royal.

There are full details on our website. Please download or collect an audition form from our Box office and bring this along with you on the day.

An evening combining the best ballroom and Latin dance music with the presentation skills to ensure that whatever standard of dancer you are, whether you are with a partner, with a group of friends or simply on your own, you will have a thoroughly enjoyable time. www.mrwonderfuldancing.com Running Time: 3 hours 30 mins Ages: 14+ Tickets: £8.50, Friends £8.00, Door Price £9.50

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Saturday 7th June – 8pm

Skool Disco

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Sunday 8th June – 7.30pm

Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th June – 7.30pm

Cinque Port Music

Inspiration Inclusive Youth Theatre

The Central Band of the Royal British Legion

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Skool Disco will transport you back in time to the 80/90s with a mix of all the greatest hits from the decades. Dust off those old school ties and gym skirts for a great night of rock, pop and hip-hop.

Ask your parents to pick you up at 1am from the school gates.

No uniform = detention Ages: 18+ Tickets: £5

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Our summer military band this year is The Central Band of the Royal British Legion and their effervescent Director of Music Captain David Cole, formerly of the Royal Marines Band Portsmouth and HMY Britannia.

When the Ministry of Defence discovers an important theft from their top secret project, they embark on a clumsy mission to reclaim the stolen article. Featuring key historical figures the Inspiration cast take the audience on a comical journey through time.

Tickets are available from: Cinque Port Music 01304 210600/827391

BSL sign interpreted in the performance by the cast.

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Ages: All Tickets: £6, Concs £4

Ages: All ages Tickets: £13, 2nd Tier £12, 3rd Tier

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Saturday 14th June – 7.30pm

Knightmare Live!

Thursday 19th June – 7.30pm

Saturday 21st June – 7.30pm

European Arts Company presents

Mandy Winters Supported by Your Leisure & AcademyFM

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

Home Grown – Looking to the Future

Home Grown LOOKING TO THE FUTURE A celebration of Thanet’s own, supporting our stars of tomorrow

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‘The truth is rarely pure and never simple.’

Oscar Wilde Running Time: 2 hours inc. interval Ages: 12+ Tickets: £12, Friends £10, Under 25s £8

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“What makes Knightmare Live really great is the ad-libbing from the cast, whose banter never misses a beat” Independent

So what happened during the trials and what did Wilde say? Was he persecuted or the author of his own downfall? Using the original words spoken in court, we can feel what it was like to be in the company of a flawed genius - as this less than ideal husband was suddenly reduced to a man of no importance.

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“A funny, fond hour and I can see it becoming not just a must-see for audiences but a must-do for comics… A Fringe experience you want to have” Kate Copstick, The Scotsman

Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde’s career. Less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour.

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Following a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and sold out dates at both London’s Bloomsbury Theatre and Brighton Comedy Festival, Knightmare Live now offers you the chance to don the immortal helmet of justice. Guided by two top comedians, an audience member will attempt to defeat Lord Fear’s mighty dungeon in the greater game of chance. Riddles, magical characters and hideous monsters...

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Saturday 21st Box Office 292795 at 7.30pm A June show celebrating Thanet’s very 01843 own show Doors open at 7.00pm

Tickets £9.50 per person

business while Group fundraising for of four tickets £36our (£9 each) Basket Mealspersonalities, available “stars” of tomorrow.

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Margate Winter Gardens Designed by All proceeds from this show will go towards funding AH Creative www.margatewintergardens.co.uk Tel: 07745 979233 Dominique Simpson to achieve a Masters Degree at the Guildford School of Acting, and help other Thanet youngsters fulfil their dreams.

Look forward to seeing you on the 21st June to celebrate Thanet’s very own, looking after our own “Home Grown”.

Artistes subject to change Ages: All ages Tickets: £9.50, Group of four £36

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Saturday 21st June – 7.30pm

Thursday 26th June – 7.30pm

The Reduced Shakespeare Company

Mark Watson Flaws – Edinburgh Preview

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised)

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Winner of five major comedy awards.

24-hour-show luminary. Novelist. Watson (host of BBC’s We Need Answers, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week regular and star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better) returns to the road.

This is his darkest, most personal show yet. Luckily, also his funniest. Book early.

‘The highest achiever the Edinburgh Festival has seen this decade. A huge comic presence’ (The Times)

Photo - Karl Andre

‘Simply Exhilarating’ (Daily Telegraph)

All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! Now revised for 2014 with the same recycled jokes - just in a different order.

‘Mark Watson is a Prodigy’ (Guardian)

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre!

Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.

Running Time: Approx 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 14+ Tickets: £10

“If you like shakespeare, you’ll love this show. If you hate shakespeare you’ll love this show!” The Today Show Running Time: 90 mins + interval Ages: 13+ Tickets: £16, Conc £14 Photo: Neil Bennett

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Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Saturday 28th June – 7pm (doors)

Friday 4th July - 8pm

Coco & The Butterfields

The Rat Pack – Vegas Spectacular

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CoCo and the Butterfields sprang to life in September 2011 as a humble folk trio. Nowadays they’re more accurately described as a five-strong major kick on the South East music scene, a truly colourful, energetic & crowd-stamping act to be reckoned with, performing their own unique fusion of Folk, Pop and Hip Hop, or “Fip Fok” to their fans. Within a year CATB had earnt themselves the title of the UK’s best unsigned act, collecting several more song writing awards, 250,000 YouTube hits and shared a stage with internationally reknowned artists King Charles, Bastille and The Pogues.

From busking in their hometown, Canterbury, to headlining Rome’s largest

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unsigned music festival, CATB’s fresh sound and raw energy on stage has rapidly gained them a large and loyal following, making them one of the UK’s top up-and-coming bands to watch out for. The band regards their work as breaking down music stereotypes and uniting their varied listeners over the essential part of the music they play.

“They’re definitely the most original winner we’ve ever had.”

UK Live & Unsigned 2012

Tickets: £12

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Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis.

MAGNIFICENT! The BBC

Every song a winner - Come Fly with Me, Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Sway, Mack The Knife and many more of your favourites.

“Very cool band!” Bob Geldof

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“Purveyors of Cool” swing into town with The Greatest Music of the 20th Century.

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Saturday 5th July – 5.30pm

Wednesday 9th July – 7pm

Friday 11th July – 7.30pm

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VIP Tables include waitress service and free entry to the official after party where you can chill and kick back with some of the fighters. For VIP tables call 07791968049 direct (be warned they sell fast!!)

Ages: Children under age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tickets: Standing £20 (£25 on day), Balcony £30, VIP Cageside tables of 10 £400

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Killacam Fight Night 8 brings you yet another explosive night of MMA (cagefighting) action! We are now going up in weight and up for grabs is the Killacam World Welterweight Belt. With our shows being filmed and aired on Sky TV be sure to come along to a highly professionally run show which has now been named as the number 1 show in Kent and London! Killacam brings a very good family orientated atmosphere.

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We are b.supreme

b.supreme is the UK’s first and only festival for women in hip hop.

For one night only! Fresh from his triumph on Celebrity Big Brother.

Over 30 female dancers will grace the stage in this amazing celebration of talent. Join us for an exciting evening of mind blowing dance performances from the most established all female companies on the hip hop scene, which include Sky 1’s Got to Dance, finalists Buckness Personified and Boadicea.

The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, JIM DAVIDSON OBE telling it ‘like it is’ in the show you’ve all been waiting for.

For more information and to find out how you can be part of our exciting education day on July 7th go to www.bsupreme.co.uk Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All ages Tickets: £10, Groups £8, Under 25s £5

‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel.....

‘The audience could have stayed all night.......... he speaks with a rare honesty’  Express on Sunday Running Time: 2 hours + interval Ages: 16+ Tickets: £20, Friends £18

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Saturday 12th July – 2pm

Saturday 12th July – 2pm

Horace’s Palace of Fun

Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death

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Horace will open the doors to the Palace of Fun with a packed variety show suitable for the whole family. The show will be raising money for various local charities and non profit making organisations. Appearing this year will be the glamorous dancers from Thanet Stage School of Performing Arts and local singers Ben Hoenes and Jules.

The fantastic ‘Lotus Classics’ from Covent Garden and TV Comedian and Magician ‘Martin Daniels’ are making a welcome return.The evening will be full of glitz, glamour, comedy and a touch of magic.

If you are involved with a charity or community group and would like to raise money for your own cause by selling tickets please call Horace on 07814306664 or email hotmaninshowbusiness@hotmail.com.

Following the success of their TV show ‘Little Howard’s Big Question’ (CBBC) real human Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard bring their interactive stand-up, 3D animation show to the Theatre Royal.

Little Howard has discovered the pencil that drew him. But, on the other end of this magical pencil of life is the eraser of death, and a dark force is at large determined to rub the cheeky chap out for good. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Big Howard has had a reallife baby who is getting a little too much attention!

Can Little Howard escape his supernatural nemesis?

How will he get rid of this pesky new arrival? Who knows… but there will be danger, drama and a lot of laughs on the way.

“The best kids show we’ve seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival”  Families Online “A great children’s show with plenty for adults to laugh at too”  Sunday Express Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 6+ Tickets £6, Family of 4 £20

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Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July – 7.30pm Saturday 19th July – 2pm

Saturday 19th July – 7.30pm

The Customs House and Guild of Lillians

Changeling Theatre

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See Shakespeare’s epic love story in the open air this Summer on Margate beach. “Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.”

Verona. Two families united in civil war.

Two young lovers united in forbidden love. The tragedy of Juliet and her Romeo. A fated romance between two impetuous and desperate lovers.

During the 19th century, women from fishing communities along the east coast of Scotland and England would follow the herring fishing fleets down the coast to meet the catch at each port of call. With knives at the ready and strips of cloths tied around their thumbs and forefingers, they gutted, salted, and barrelled the ‘silver darlings’.

Set against the 1881 storm that sent 129 gallant Eyemouth fishermen to a watery grave, this is a deeply affecting tale of three courageous women, reworked to include a vocal soundscape performed by a choir of local women brought together especially for the project.

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Get Up and Tie Your Fingers is part of Follow the Herring, a unique national touring project that combines theatre and visual arts in an atmospheric and compelling journey down the east coast of the UK. The project also welcomes the quirky and eye-catching knitted ‘Coat for a Boat’ exhibition to Turner Contemporary.

“An enormously empowering statement about the possibilities for change in ordinary women’s lives” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian Running Time: approx. 2 hours + interval Ages: 10+ Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Schools £7.50, Participants £7.50

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A long feud between the Montague and Capulet families disrupts the city of Verona and causes tragic results for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet who fall in love, but whose families will not allow them to be together.

“A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life.”

But Romeo and Juliet’s destiny is locked and they cannot be apart. In achieving their fate, they must pay the ultimate price.

Following the huge success of Changeling Theatre’s production of Richard III in 2013, this summer’s tour promises to be bigger and better.

Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £5 Reserved Deckchair, Donation for unreserved area Access by ticket only, call 01843 292795

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Doubled Up Entertainment in association with Your Leisure presents

23rd July – 15th Aug Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 2.30pm

A laughter-packed spectacular for all the family

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They’re back! Paul, Gary, Keith and Ben are returning to The Winter Gardens, Margate with a brand new Get Happy Show for 2014.

Following on from the success of the last two years the boys (!!) are once again planning a lot of laughs, some great music and a production that really is for all the family.

Joining them this year will be talented songstress Nicola Tee, instrumentalist entertainer Mark Walsh and the Get Happy Showgirls, who will be bringing glamour and sparkle to some up to the minute dance routines.

This is a show not to be missed. Ticket prices have not been increased and children under twelve go free.

(Limited to two children per adult) Whether you live in Margate, are on holiday, or just here for the day, make sure you pay a visit to The Get Happy Show.

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Special Gala Evenings Opening Night - Wednesday 23rd July - 7pm Last Night - Friday 15th August - 7pm

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

NICOLA TEE

Ages: All Tickets: £12, Concs £11, Children under 12 FREE, Friends ‘buy one get one free’ (Gala night only)

MARK WALSH

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Red Ladies are on their way. Who are they and what do they want?

An undisclosed number of identically dressed women infiltrate the city with a series of mysterious, visually arresting interventions before rendezvousing at Margate Theatre Royal to perform their ‘theatrical demonstration’ in five movements.

They place world events – war, floods, migration – in the context of the everyday: they knit, they eat, they wait. Their movements echo the patterns of a flock of birds, a herd of bison, a swarm of bees.

Performed to an original score, featuring live drums and violin, Red Ladies is about connectivity, identity, community, complexity, transformation and love. A poetic investigation into the ways human beings and other animals behave when in groups.

Led by choreographer/director Suzy Willson and composer Paul Clark, Clod Ensemble ‘are a shape-shifting, genre-straddling, media-mixing, experimental, experiential project-based performance group.’ (The Guardian) Produced in association with Fuel.

Funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Arts Council England, through New Theatre in Your Neighborhood. Clod Ensemble is an Arts Council England, National Portfolio Organisation, funded

by PRSF. Supported by Turner Contemporary.

‘Red Ladies are a gorgeous enigma’ (The Guardian) Running Time: 1 hour no interval Ages: All Tickets: £15, Concs £13 There will be a 20 min Q & A with the company after Friday night’s show.

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This summer, Margate is transformed into a festival of colour! Feel the joy of being by the sea in a colourful explosion of dance, performance, theatre, art and activity in the town and surrounding area of Thanet, inspired

by Piet Mondrian and Turner Contemporary’s exhibition Mondrian and Colour 24 May – 21 September 2014.

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

Weds 30th July - Fri 1st August - 7.30pm Saturday 2nd August 3pm & 7.30pm

Wednesday 30th July - 7.30pm

Stage Door Theatre Company

Jane Austen’s “Persuasion”: A New Musical Drama

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Big Hair, Big Heart, Big Hit – Book now! By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd

Original Adaptation by Barbara Landis, with music from Jane Austen’s manuscripts.

Tickets: £10

A new musical adaptation of one of Jane Austen’s most admired novels – the story of a woman who has loved and lost and gets a second chance. One of the most powerful love stories ever written, this fully staged rendition of Jane Austen’s novel will transport you back in time with a 10-piece chamber orchestra, beautiful Regency costumes, and worldchampion Irish dancers!

*Local production

Featuring toe-tapping songs such as You Can’t Stop the Beat, Welcome to the 60’s, Nicest Kids in Town and many more.

Hairspray is the musical with everything and certainly ticks all the boxes for bringing happiness and joy to the audience, with quirky characters, superb singing, perfect acting, plot twists, and even a lesson about believing in yourself.

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“This story of Anne Elliot’s second chance at love is told with such wit and life that I predict that this diamond will be remounted for years to come.”

(Lori Davis, Chicago Stage Style, Jane Austen Society of North America) Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Friends £7.50

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Saturday 2nd August – 7.30pm Yesteryears Theatre Company

We Will Remember*

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Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure*

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War is sad and brutal. You will be moved by some of the material in this presentation but we have tried to show the British humour and spirit that prevailed during the awful period in Britain’s history 1914-1918. Our gratitude to all who participated is sincere. ‘We Will Remember’ is our tribute to them all.

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Our gratitude to all who participated is sincere.

All money made from this performance will be donated to ‘Help for Heros’.

‘We Will Remember’ is our tribute to them all.

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All profit from ticket and programme sales for this production will be donated to Help for Heroes.

Running Time: 1 hour 55 mins (+ interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £10, Concs £8 Yester-Years Productions With

The Birchington Silver Band

War is sad and brutal. You will be moved by some of the material in this presentation but we have tried to show the British humour and spirit that prevailed during the awful period in Britain’s history 1914-1918. Our gratitude to all who participated is sincere. ‘We Will Remember’ is our tribute to them all.

Not considered suitable for children under 12 years of age.

Saturday 2nd August – 7.30pm Tickets £10 (£12 on the door) Concs £8 (£10 on the door)

*Local production

All money made from this performance will be donated to ‘Help for Heros’.

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Based on J.M. Barrie’s original play, ‘Peter Pan – a Musical Adventure’ follows Wendy and her brothers as Peter Pan and his fairy companion, Tinker Bell, guide them on their adventures in Neverland. Come along for the journey, as we meet some terribly dim-witted Pirates, beautifully dangerous Mermaids and of course many stubborn and unruly Lost Boys!

With Music and Lyrics by Stiles & Drewe and Book

by Willis Hall, combined with original choreography, stunning sets and an enthusiastic and talented cast this show is set to have you on the edge of your seats.

A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

A magical evening of dance to be enjoyed by dance lovers of all ages. Our professional dancers will perform excerpts from famous classical works including La Fille Mal Gardee, and original dance creations. They will be supported by young, talented dancers from all over Kent.

Running Time: Approx 2 hours 30 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £12, Concs £10 *Local production

Running Time: 2 hours +interval Ages: All ages Tickets: £10, Children £6, Friends £5, Family of 4 £24 *Local production

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Saturday 16th August – 7.30pm

Sunday 17th August – 11.30am & 2.30pm

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Izzy Wizzy let’s get busy - It’s The Sooty Show!

The perfect family friendly pop concert guaranteed to keep you ‘Up All Night’ complete with giveaways, audience participation and a meet & greet with the boys.

Direct from Citv, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the whole family. Joining the nations favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo and Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell – who will be attempting to keep Sooty from getting up to mischief! Boy will he have his hands full! . A spectacular mix of magic, music and mess – guaranteed giggles for Sooty Fans old and new!

Tickets: £15

Capturing the charisma, energy and enthusiasm of the famous five this show features songs from all 3 of One Direction’s smash hit albums including What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life, Best Song Ever and of course, Midnight Memories

“A real treat for the children and a dose of nostalgia for the parents” The Stage Running Time: 1 hour + interval Ages: 3+ Tickets: £12, Children £10, Family of 4 £38

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Sunday 24th August – 11.30am & 2.30pm

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Come and meet friends and enjoy a day of darts.

Compete in the Open, Ladies, Youth and Pairs competitions with a prize up for grabs for the Open winner. (other prize funds subject to entries).

Enter on the day or pre enter, forms available via www.wizardsportsevents.com info@wizarddarts.co.uk or tel: 0771 441 3133

Booking Fee per ticket: £2, (£3 online)

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Wednesday 3rd – Sunday 7th September 2014

Thursday 11th September – 7.30pm

The Roundabout Festival

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An outrageously entertaining comic caper from the writer of Matilda The Musical. (Ages 7+) THE INITIATE BY ALEXANDRA WOOD A British couple are seized by Somali pirates.

In East London, a Somali taxi-driver decides to rescue them. A thrilling tale of altruism, greed and the search for how to belong.

For one week only, a pop-up arts festival is coming to Margate. The Roundabout Festival is five days of non-stop events that all take place in a state-of-the-art pop-up amphitheatre seating 172 people, completely in the round. Roundabout is the most dynamic, most innovative, most essential new theatre in the country and is brought to us by legendary touring theatre company Paines Plough, straight from the Edinburgh Festival 2014.

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LUNGS BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN In a time of global anxiety, erratic weather and political unrest, a couple want a child but are running out of time. What will be the first to destruct - the planet or their relationship?

“The most beautiful, shattering play of the year.”  The Sunday Express A range of free and low cost ticketed events will be available. Full Festival programme coming soon. Keep an eye on our website for details.

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The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones, all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous.

We hope that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience.

Tony Stockwell is a Spiritualist Medium and spirit communication is part of his own religious belief, but we accept differing opinions exist regarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed.

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Friday 12th September – 7.30pm New Perspectives Theatre Company

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September 10am – 4pm

Friday 19th September 2.30pm & 7.30pm Saturday 20th September 7.30pm (Gala) Gordon Clarkson Productions

Watching the Living

Heritage Open Days

Flashing Eyes*

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Based on two short stories by Daphne du Maurier.

After the death of his wife, a long suffering husband feels a sense of freedom for the first time in years.

But not for long. The apple tree in the garden has begun to flourish; growing and twisting into a macabre and all too familiar shape...

While on holiday, a bored and neglected housewife begins a frivolous love affair with a local photographer. What began as a harmless distraction soon becomes all-consuming. As his obsession grows, the only way out pushes her to the extreme...

A chilling discovery, a terrible secret. Two classic stories, one spine tingling evening.

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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. Advance booking recommended.

Ages: 6+ Tickets: £3, Children £2, Friends FREE

A new musical that re-tells the eternal tale of love at first sight, the courtship that follows with its ups and downs, tears and laughter, and is set in 1950’s Margate.

Mary, on leave from the Army, and David from the Navy, meet on Chatham Station whilst waiting for the last train home and are instantly attracted to each other. They discover that only recently, both their families have settled in the same town. The story of their courtship and that of their respective families, begins at this moment.... played against the backdrop of Margate in those golden post war years.....

A unique musical bursting with melody and nostalgia.

Ages: All Tickets: £10, Concs £9, Friends £9, *Local production

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Come and enjoy Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza – we dare you!

of the most exotic couture costumes ever to grace the stage.

Arriving direct from London’s West End, a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars are unveiled for 2014. It’s flushed with success – following a thrilling 100-date UK tour combined with overseas adventures in Milan, Zurich, St Petersburg, Minsk, Leipzig, Verona, Dresden, Riga, Padova, Dessau.

Evocative Arabian Nights, fabulous fan dancing fantasies, foxy 40s WAF sirens, bubblegum blowing baseball babes, cheesecake pin-ups...the themes come thick and fast.

Join this all-new riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cuttingedge variety.

Sashaying Royal Academy-trained burlesque bombshells slip into exotic character as smoothly as they slip out

Four Thanet-based theatre producers are collaborating with London’s Battersea Arts Centre to create Looping the Loop.

Productions from BAC are presented alongside home-grown-in-Thanet plays, storytelling and street theatre - it’s a festival of world-class performance which is live, local and yours for the taking!

It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret spectacular of the year.

Dress up and come to the cabaret.

Running Time: 2 hours (+interval) Ages: 18+ Tickets: £20, Concs £18, Friends £17, Group of 4 £74, Table of 10 £150

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Performances take place across the three towns of Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs in venues outside and in. Expect the unexpected and get your taste buds ready for the feast on offer, with shows that challenge your ideas, give a magical thought-provoking look at the world and intrigue with the use of film, animation and music alongside live performance.

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Sunday 21st September - 1pm

Thursday 25th September – 7.30pm Richard Marsh

New Milkshake Live!

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Starring some of your milkshake favourites this brand new musical spectacular is sure to have children up on their feet and singing at the top of their voices!

Joining this fantastic show will be two milkshake presenters, who will take us on a fun milkshake adventure; bound to dazzle and delight!

The show features brand new songs, classic favourites and funky dance routines, plus plenty of laughter, bags of audience interaction and bucket loads of fun for all the family too!

Tickets: £12.50 Adult, £10.50 Child, £44.00 family of 4.

Mum’s dying. Sadly, Dad’s not.

Father & son comedy: life split them apart, can death reunite them? Previous shows: Fringe First-winner Dirty Great Love Story, Skittles, BBC Audio Drama Awardwinner Love & Sweets.  Independent (‘lovely, witty, delicious)  Telegraph (‘bliss’)  Scotsman (‘sophisticated storytelling)  Times (‘comic precision, heart, unflagging pace’) BBC Audio Drama Award and Fringe First winner Richard Marsh presents a special performance of his new play, Wingman, as part of the Looping the Loop Festival.

Running Time: 75 minutes no interval Ages: 14+ Tickets: £12, Concs £10

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Many of its musicians, on leaving the service, go on to successful music careers but their links with the Royal Marines seldom diminishes.

Friday 26th September - 1.30pm Saturday 27th September - 2pm

Sunday 28th September – 7.30pm

Les Petits

the highest standards of the serving bands.

Thematches Royal Marines Tickets are available from: Association Concert Band Cinque Port Music

Saturday 28th September – 7.30pm

CinqueInPorts Music response to public demand, these former RM musicians have formed their own band, which

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs

Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

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Les Enfants Terribles presents their exciting new children’s theatre company, Les Petits.

Join Flinn as he discovers a pirate hiding in a cupboard, hold on tight as the cupboard falls away and together we tumble into a real life adventure! All aboard for a non-stop, action packed, theatrical experience with live music, puppetry, physical performance and dastardly dinosaurs! Based on the award-winning book by Purple Ronnie creator Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto.

“This is a bright sparky production, filled with hum-along songs, beautiful puppets and a lot of imagination.” Time Out Winner of The Primary Times Children’s Choice Award Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 2+ Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

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The Royal Marines Band service has built a world class reputation by their thrilling performances worldwide for over a century. Many of its musicians, on leaving the service, go on to successful music careers but their links with the Royal Marines seldom diminishes. In response to public demand, these former RM musicians have formed their own band, which matches the highest standards of the serving bands.

Tickets: £14 1st tier, £13 2nd Tier, £12 3rd Tier Tickets are available from Cinque Port Music 01304 210600/827391 www.cinqueportmusic.co.uk Tickets also available on the evening from the Box Office

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When Martin Carthy teamed up with Dave Swarbrick in 1966, the result was a new era of English instrumental folk music. When they parted in 1969 Dave joined Fairport Convention and his contribution to folk and folk/rock music is legendary and well documented.

Meanwhile for more than 40 years, Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s best loved figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, from within the folk scene, and far beyond it.

Together again, their performances together lack none of the fervour of earlier times.

“It’s like they were a couple of twenty somethings again.” fRoots Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (+ interval) Ages: All Tickets: £15, Concs £13, Restricted view £10

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Wednesday 1st October - 7.30pm

Friday 3rd October 7.30pm a one- man- per f orm a n c e o f

Saturday 4th October - 7.30pm

Tuesday 7th October - 7.30pm

That is All You Need to Know

Great Expectations

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Friday 31st October - 7.30pm

Friday 7th November - 7.30pm

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Friday 10th October - 7.30pm

Sunday 12th October - 2pm

Sunday 12th October - 7.30pm

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Saturday 22nd November

Tuesday 25th November - 7.30pm

Friday 28th November - 8pm

Viva La Drag

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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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18 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2014 www.loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk

A FESTIVAL OF WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCE: LIVE, LOCAL AND YOURS FOR THE TAKING BALLAD OF THE BURNING STAR

BY THEATRE AD INFINITUM In partnership with Battersea Arts Centre, four of Thanet's arts organisations create a feast of worldclass performance. LOOPING THE LOOP is linked to five other regional towns; Gloucester, Great Yarmouth, Torbay, Darlington and Hull (City of Culture 2017). It will lead to artists across Thanet sharing new work, creating new networks.

SHOWS FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN & FAMILY

'A theatrical hand grenade' ★★★★ The Guardian

Full details of all the festival's shows will be on our website from June onwards. We will appear at Theatre Royal Margate on 21 September.

THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY

BALLAD OF THE BURNING STAR is a politically themed, semi-autobiographical and acerbically funny show, meeting MC STAR and her secret weapons, THE STARLETS, as they examine the life of an Israeli man called Israel.

THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY is adapted from Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book, the story of a boy with a voracious appetite for books. And better still, he realises the more books he eats, the smarter he gets...

BY BOOTWORKS THEATRE

COLLABORATORS & THEATRE-MAKERS:

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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 free tickets, book purchases,bookings for schools and groups of 10+.

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The Theatre Royal Box Office will open at 4pm on show days ( 2 hours before show time at weekends) for sales and collection of pre-paid tickets.

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Get Involved By Volunteering

Regular and Annual Giving

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.

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

Theatre Royal Margate currently spends thousands each year on the youth theatre and education projects in schools and the community. Some ideas of what your donation could support.

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.

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

Call 01843 292795 to register your interest.

Get Involved By Giving

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.

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.

• £20 every season could help expand our programme to schools • £5 a month could help a young person attend youth theatre for a term • £100 could support a local primary school in attending their first show • £500 could help us engage with new communities in the area

Gift Aid Any gift, however large or small, will make an enormous difference to what we can do. If you are a UK taxpayer you can even Gift Aid your donation. This allows Theatre Royal Margate to claim back 28p in every pound you donate from the Inland Revenue, at no extra cost to you – helping your donation help us even more.

Legacy Why not consider remembering Theatre Royal Margate in your will? Your legacy will make a direct and lasting contribution to the theatre’s future.

To find out more about giving, call 01843 292795.

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The Theatre Royal Youth Theatre By joining in the fun at the Youth Theatre you will also: • 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

Youth Theatre programme:

Inspiration Inclusive (8-18yrs)

7-11s: Saturday afternoons 5pm-6pm (Harstdown Leisure Centre) 12 week terms, limited places: £50 per term

This group meets every Tuesday (5.00-6.50pm) during term time, and all are encouraged to break down the usual barriers of communication by learning some sign-language; working 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.

11-16s: Tuesday evenings: 6pm-7.30pm (Theatre Royal) 12 week terms, limited places: £60 per term 16+: Wednesday evenings: 6pm-7.30pm (Theatre Royal) 12 week terms, limited places: £60 per term Further details: Martin Gibbons msgibbons@hotmail.co.uk, 07588 643255

We believe the only label for our group is ‘Multiabled’ We all have skills and potential, and together we can all realize our dreams - and as the name suggest EVERYONE! 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, the latest being A Grimm Affair this July.

Term time only: £2.00 per session (voluntary subs), limited places.

For more information about the group please email: Inspiration-inc@hotmail.co.uk or call 07792 684227 or 07792 684240. Further information on the Theatre Royal website.

Martin Gibbons, a professional actor, writer and director (who runs and leads the Theatre Royal Youth Theatre) says “As a practitioner I am interested in using theatre spaces as dream spaces. I don’t buy the realism and push for naturalism in theatre; the stage should go beyond the day to day, creating worlds that can only exist in the imagination. This totally influences my work”.

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Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

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

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Bow’s Kitchen

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Freshly cooked, authentic Thai food.

The award-winning Thai restaurant, only a short stroll from either theatre. Special pre-show evening dinner offer: Choose any starter and any main course from the menu for only £10.

Free desert with any main course upon production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open: Mon to Sat 8am-3pm & 5pm-10pm 121 High Street, Margate CT9 1JT 01843 229899 / www.yamasthaicafe.tel

THE A MBRETTE Free glass of sparkling wine on production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

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Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Open: Tues-Thurs 6pm-last orders 9.30pm.

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Opening times: Lunch: Monday - Saturday, 12:30 – 3pm Dinner: Thursday – Monday from 6pm

44 King Street, Margate CT9 1QE 01843 231504 / www.theambrette.co.uk

Discretely situated upstairs at The Wig & Pen Pub, 10 Market Place, Margate Old Town.

07796 958949 / www.bowskitchen.co.uk

GB Pizza Co serves delicious wood-fired pizza on Margate’s historic seafront using local, seasonal ingredients.

Multi award winning fine dining restaurant.

Modern European restaurant with Caribbean influences.

Based in Margate Old Town. 10% discount on production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Free garlic bread upon production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open: Tues to Sat 10am-10pm & Sunday 10am-3pm 14a Marine Drive CT9 1DH 01843 297700 / www.greatbritishpizza.com

The True Taste of Authentic Indian Cuisine at reasonable prices in Margate Old Town.

25% off our A La Carte menu Starter & Main Course on production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open: 7 days a week. Mon-Thurs 12pm-2pm, Mon-Sun 5pm-11pm

Enjoy proper, home cooked food and beer and wine in our relaxed, seafront café.

Open: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm 6 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN 01843 295603 / www.mullinsbrasserie.co.uk

Margate Theatres offer not valid in conjunction with any other offer.

10 Duke Street, Margate CT9 1EP 01843 228877 / www.masala-gate.co.uk

Please check our website for opening hours.

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YourVenues 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.

And if you want to bring a little theatre to your special day – why not have your ceremony on stage?

The Theatre Royal and Winter Gardens are both licensed for Marriage Ceremonies and will make a unique and dramatic setting for your big day.

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 MainHall 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.

We have everything you need to make your event run as smoothly as all of ours. From highly experienced technical teams and friendly Box Office staff to an expert catering team capable of providing everything from tea and biscuits through to canapĂŠs or fine dining.

Here for your special event For enquiries email: events@yourleisure.uk.com or call 01843 296111 www.yourleisure.uk.com

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Summer SeasonDiary Theatre Royal

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Austentatious - An Improvised Novel Scamp Theatre - Pirate Gran Angel Exit - The Ballad of Martha Brown Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Steven Berkoff - The Actor’s Lament The Future is Unwritten - England Away Opera Up Close - La Traviata Lee Evans - Work in Progress 2014 Company Gavin Robertson Mata Hari – Female Spy 24 Thanet Festival Choir - Jubilations 25 Ballet Theatre UK - The Little Mermaid 28-29 Half Term Theatre Taster 30 Miles Jupp - Is the Chap you’re Thinking of 31 Beauty and the Beast - Children’s Chorus Auditions JUNE 11-12 Inspiration Inclusive Youth Theatre -

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One of our Time Machines is Missing Knightmare Live!

European Arts Company - The Trials of Oscar Wilde The Reduced Shakespeare Company The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] Mark Watson - Flaws - Edinburgh Preview

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Kent Pole Dance Championships* Mickie’s Summer Spectacular* Mr Wonderful Dancing Skool Disco Cinque Port Music The Central Band of the Royal British Legion 16-17 Upton Junior School Show* 19-20 Masque Theatre School Production* 21 Home Grown - Looking to the Future 28 Coco and the Butterfields JULY 4 The Rat Pack - Vegas Spectacular 5 KFN 8 11 Jim Davidson 12 Horace’s Palace of Fun 23 July - 15 Aug Doubled Up Productions -

Indepen-dance We are b.supreme Little Howard - And The Magic Pencil of Life and Death Follow the Herring - Get Up and Tie Your Fingers Shakespeare on the Beach - Romeo and Juliet Clod Ensemble Red Ladies Chamber Opera Chicago Persuasion – a new musical drama

AUGUST 2 Yesteryears Theatre Company - We Will Remember 6-9 Act 1 Theatre Group -

Taekwon-Do Championships* Pure Elite - Muscle & Fitness Event Thanet Stage School of Performing Arts

Children’s Showtime 2014 14 Paul Hollywood Live - Get Your Bake On 27-31 M.O.S. - 42nd Street 31 Phase Dance Showcase*

Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure Kent Youth Dance - Dance Excerpts & Originals The Sooty Show

Get Happy Show

25 Evolution - The Rhythm of Life* 29 July - 2 Aug Stage Door - Hairspray AUGUST 3 Margate Carnival Dance* 16 Only One Direction 24 Margate Open Darts 29 Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra SEPTEMBER 3-7 Roundabout Festival 11 Tony Stockwell

16 London theatre trip - War Horse* 20 An Evening of Burlesque 21 New Milkshake Live!

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Watching the Living 13-14 Heritage Open Days and Backstage Tours 19-20 Gordon Clarkson Productions - Flashing Eyes 21 Looping the Loop 25 Richard Marsh Wingman 26-27 Les Petits - Captain Flinn & the Pirate Dinosaurs 28 Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick Every Tuesday @ 2.15pm, Tea Dance at the Winter Gardens 16 17

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