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Welcome to our latest theatres’ brochure May we be the first to wish you a very Happy New Year! Once again we have been hard at work attracting high calibre shows and events to Margate, just for you. And so this season gets 2015 off to a flying start, with an eclectic mix of national tours, one off performances, old friends, new faces and a showcase of local talent. At the Winter Gardens this January we are hosting Noel Fielding for the first time. Noel is a multi-award winning comedian who is probably best known for the television programme The Mighty Boosh. Sticking with comedy, the venue sees the return of Lee Nelson with a brand new look and show in April. Over at the Theatre Royal, Radio 4 fans will be rubbing their hands in glee! We are very excited to be welcoming Count Arthur Strong AND John Shuttleworth to this comedy – friendly venue. Plus there’s a welcome return by Rich Hall and a first ever visit here by the hugely popular Fascinating Aïda (book early). And the cherry on the cake – Miles Jupp enjoyed his last visit so much, he’s chosen to record his next DVD here in February! Margate Theatres are especially proud to be working collaboratively with Turner Contemporary this Spring on a number of projects. Following the success of The Red Ladies in summer 2014, Clod Ensemble return with an extraordinary new piece of performance storytelling, The Red Chair – performed in the gallery. Also at Turner we present The Boy Who Bit Picasso for children over 4.

But the high points have to be the TWO visits by Jasmin Vardimon Company – to bring Park to the Theatre Royal in February and then, in collaboration with Turner Contemporary, their new work Maze to the Winter Gardens in April. These visits have been made possible by Arts Council England funding, and we are thrilled to be welcoming such a prestigious company to Margate. Look out for schools workshops and outreach activity in the spring. Calling all gamers! February Half Term means only one thing, the return of G.E.E.K. (Games Expo East Kent). In 2014 we saw 3500+ gamers of all ages and from all over the UK, descend on the venue. Over the years this event has grown from strength to strength, we are very excited to see what is in store this time round. Theatre Royal Margate is delighted to announce that following a successful bid to Arts Council England, it is now part of a pioneering national consortium of venues committed to promoting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) touring theatre over a 3 year period. Black Theatre Live kicks off in February with Shakespeare’s classic Macbeth - directed by Jatinder Verma and set in modern India. Whilst in traditional style, Shakespeare’s Globe return with Romeo and Juliet in April. If you were one of the people who missed Act 2 when the storm hit Shakespeare on the Beach last summer – here’s your chance to find out what happened!

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We continue our work with Fuel – who have brought us so many exceptional theatre shows already. This season, they bring us Tortoise in a Nutshell, who will be reimagining their Fringe First award winning show Feral for Margate in March. It’s the simple story of a town, presented beautifully and brilliantly by this young company. This will be pretty special. In fact, great theatre is what we do. Just check out the pages that follow and you’ll spot some more real gems. No season here would be complete without live music. We have a broad selection of artists and genres to appeal to all ages. The winner of X-Factor 2013, Sam Bailey starts us off at the Winter Gardens, followed two music legends: April sees the return of Simple Minds, and celebrating 25 years of hits we have a very special evening with Texas in May. The Theatre Royal also has plenty to keep your toes tapping with Steeleye Span, Showaddywaddy and The Searchers, and in contrast is pleased to be welcoming Opera Up Close back for their third visit – this time with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. With so much good stuff to see right here in Margate – how are you going to fit it all in?! Paul Palmer Entertainments and Facilities Manager Pam Hardiman Programme Manager

Thursday 22nd January 2015 - 7.30pm Business Computer Solutions

Big Comedy Spectacular This will not just be any old comedy night, but a Big Comedy Spectacular! Over the past few years the Theatre Royal Margate has become the place to see major comedy talent, typically only seen on television panel shows or massive sell out arena tours. This night of excellent comedy is a great opportunity for circuit comedians to entertain audiences on the same stage as some of the comedy greats of our time. The compere together with the three professional comedians who are booked for this spectacular may just be next year’s stadium fillers, a lucky dip of spectacular comedy chosen especially for the Theatre Royal. “Live comedy is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” (Forrest Gump would have wanted to say this). As part of their business community engagement programme, Business Computer Solutions have sponsored this event.

Date for your diary: The next Big Comedy Spectacular is on 21st May 2015. Running Time: Approx 2 hours inc interval Ages: 18+ Tickets: £10, Friends 2 for £15

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Friday 23rd January - 7.30pm Miracle Theatre

Saturday 24th January – 7.30pm

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Showaddywaddy

Up The Zambezi Without A Paddle! Miracle deftly combines its own inimitable style with the wonder of Victorian Music Hall to tell the story of one man’s obsession to discover the heart of Africa and transform an entire continent singlehanded - AND of a woman left behind… Both a hurrah to courage and endurance and a swipe at the 19th century ideals of imperialism, chauvinism and hypocrisy, this curious slice of history is served up as a magnificent melange of musicality and melodrama. This entertaining expedition into unknown territories of comedy, excitement and musical gaiety will enthral audiences of all generations. BRAVO! What people said about Miracle’s last winter show: “I had face ache from laughing & smiling so much!” Audience feedback from past Miracle winter show “A proven cure-all for the winter blues,” The Cornishman Running Time: Approx 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: 7+ Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £10, Family of 4 £36

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. 23 top 40 hit singles, including 10 top-five hits (Under The Moon of Love, When, 3 Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, etc),15 massive-selling albums including the Christmas number one in 1978, in excess of 50 Top of the Pops performances, and countless industry awards. The record simply speaks for itself! So come and join the ‘Dancing Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’! Running Time: Approx 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £18.50, Restricted View £16.50

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Monday 26th January – 7.30pm

Friday 30th January – 7.30pm Company Gavin Robertson

Sam Bailey

BOND! An Unauthorised Parody

Plus support from Daughters of Davis In which Bond meets his greatest arch-villain yet - Ian Fleming himself, courtesy of a time-machine, and featuring the smallest car chase (n)ever seen! Minimum props, maximum effect! His brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as THE SIX-SIDED MAN, SPITTOON and 2010 A SPACE ODDITY. “Clever, witty and inventive” RAW Sam Bailey has announced she will perform a ‘very special, up-close-and-personal’, pre-tour concert here at Margate Winter Gardens ahead of her first headline tour.

Bond is back… older and still wisecracking…

Sam Bailey stole the hearts of a nation on X Factor and since winning, her feet have barely touched the ground. Her debut album ‘The Power of Love’ just charted at #1 in the UK Album Chart, The X Factor winner stole the hearts of a nation in the popular TV show with her soaring spine-tingling vocals and now counts Gary Barlow amongst her biggest fans.

Following recent performances in the USA and Australia, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond phenomenon, in his latest physical cartoon style adventure - spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché in the book(s)… solo!

The former prison officer has experienced dreams becoming reality; including an incredible No. 1 with her single Skyscraper, supporting Beyonce on her 2014 tour and performing with her idol Michael Bolton at the National Television Awards. Ages: All Tickets: Tier 1 £29.50, Tier 2 £27.50

“Comedy at its best - funny, subtle and intelligent” Broadway World “Gavin Robertson performs with a subtle authority that is compelling to watch” The Guardian Written and Performed by: Gavin Robertson Directed by: Nicholas Collett. Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: 10+ Tickets: £10

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Friday 30th January – 8pm (7.15pm doors)

Saturday 31st January – 2pm Long Nose Puppets

An Evening With Noel Fielding

Arthur’s Dreamboat Based on the book by Polly Dunbar

Fielding’s comedy has seen him perform in venues all over the world (such as The Royal Albert Hall, The Sydney Opera House and Radio City Music Hall) win numerous awards (including Perrier Best Newcomer, The Barry Humphries Award at The Melbourne Comedy Festival and The Douglas Adams Award for innovative writing) and appear on TV shows such as Michael Mcintyre’s Roadshow, Big Fat Quiz Of The Year and QI.

Noel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Luxury Comedy) is embarking on his first live tour in five years: An Evening With Noel Fielding. Expect a magical mix of Noel’s unique brand of stand up comedy, live animation, music and some of Fielding’s best known TV characters (such as The Moon and Fantasy Man).

There will also be muscular support from 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, bring your nan, fancy dress optional. “A Gothic George Best” Phil Jupitus Ages: 12+ Tickets: £25

A magical playful children’s show with breath-taking puppets, so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur’s in his dream boat! This brand new show is brought to you by Long Nose Puppets, makers of Shoe Baby and Penguin. The music is by Tom Gray, of the Mercury Award winning band Gomez. “The show takes the time to remind us to reconsider the richness of our own imaginations and the joy of immersing ourselves in innocent fantasy.” Anne- Marie Krolick - The Argus Brighton It is the story about a little boy who has a dream. One night, Arthur has an amazing dream about a beautiful pink and green boat with a stripy mast. He can’t wait to tell everyone about it but no one (not even his dog!) is interested. In fact, they don’t even notice that this very same boat is growing on his head, getting larger and larger by the minute! Soon, Arthur is bouncing along the waves in his very own dream boat. Maybe now his family will listen to him!

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Running Time: 45 mins plus 10 mins ‘Meet the Puppets’ post show Ages: 2+ (2-8yrs recommended) Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

Sunday 1st February - 7.30pm White Rabbit

Friday 6th February – 8pm (7.30pm doors)

366 Days of Kindness

Jackson – Live in Concert Starring Ben and his incredible live band & dancers

Photo: Gerard Kyd

We’re delighted to be bringing our show to Margate, after a sell out national and U.S tour. On August 18th 2011, in response to the UK riots and after a chance encounter in a post office, Bernadette Russell embarked on a mission to be kind to a stranger every single day for a year. The show, part stand up, part storytelling, part live documentary, charts this amazing year, which began with burning buildings, and ended with the flame of the Olympic torch. Featuring a dinner party with the Dalai Lama, Barack Obama and Princess Di, it attempts to answer the question: “is it possible to change the world just by being kind?”

You might laugh. You may cry. You could win one million pounds (really). 366 Days Of Kindness was created with support from Birmingham Rep and Jacksons Lane. With special thanks to Billy Bragg, Radio 4, Time Out and The Basement all of whom helped to make this show possible.

Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime is both a vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop. Ben is joined on the stage by musicians and dancers to perform a host of hit songs.

Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and music, fabulous costumes and of course all the signature dance moves, moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. THIS IS IT!

He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice. His renditions of Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean are truly sensational.

Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins (+ interval) Ages: All Tickets: £19.50, Friends £18, Child £14.50

Running Time: 1 hour 15 mins ( no interval) + post show discussion Ages: 14+ Tickets: £12 Concs £10, Friends: FREE (2 per Friend)

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Friday 6th & Saturday 7th February – 7.30pm Jasmin Vardimon Company

Park “Extraordinary… a sexy and beautiful dance piece” New Statesman Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Jasmin Vardimon returns with her critically-acclaimed dance theatre production, Park. Park is an urban oasis, a place of refuge from ordinary life where eight characters play, fight, fall in love and learn to survive. In this playground of relationships, young lovers wrestle in a historic fountain, a graffiti artist sprays his story, a busker finds his only appreciative audience in a bag lady and a flag-waving bully rants worn out political beliefs. Their stories intertwine creating a modern day fairytale that is alternately sharp, funny and cruel. Reworked for 2015 with new 3D imaging and multitalented cast, Park presents a breathtaking collision of highly acute physical theatre, text, athletic dance and funky music, delivering fresh statements about our time. “Vividly physical and quirky performances.” The Times Running Time: 2 hours ( inc interval ) Ages: Contains partial female nudity and themes of an adult nature Tickets: £15, Concs £13, Friends £10, Schools £7.50

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Wednesday 11th February – 4.15pm

Friday 13th February – 7.30pm A Wee Ken to Remember

Saturday 14th February – 8pm - Late Rendezvous

London Theatre Trip: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

John Shuttleworth

Valentine Dance

Roald Dahl’s delightfully dark and rich story of Young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka appeals to adults and children alike. This brand new musical adaptation hit town in spring 2013 courtesy of the Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes.

As heard on BBC Radio 4’s John Shuttleworth’s Lounge Music

We are back! With a Rendezvous dance night, featuring Mick Tee who is celebrating 50 years as a DJ, you can be sure you are going to hear the good old classics from yesteryear and a bit more. The Rendezvous Club started at Dreamland in 1958 on Sunday evenings and continued until 1974 when the Dreamland Ballroom was closed. In 1987 Mick resurrected the Rendezvous in the Winter Gardens with amazing success featuring local DJs, local bands and 60s and 70s groups. Come along, meet up with old friends and enjoy those fabulous sounds not heard so much today. Send your requests by e-mail to: micktee1965@gmail.com.

It’s a classic well-loved tale that’s as fresh and relevant as the day it was written. One of the best-respected directors in the business. Genuinely breath-taking stage craft. Thrilling music by the very talented Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, the Grammy-winning writers behind Hairspray and Smash. What a combination! We’re taking the hassle of getting you there and bringing you back with some of the best seats on offer! Tickets: £58, Friends £53

Versatile singer/organist, John Shuttleworth, wants to share fond memories of his favourite past weekends. However, a typo on the poster (“weekend” has become “wee Ken”) means John is obliged to spend the evening paying homage to his next-door neighbour and sole agent – the diminutive Ken Worthington. With any luck, John will end up doing both. In this brand new show, Shuttleworth will perform classic tunes such as Two Margarines, Disaffected Youth and I Cant Go Back To Savoury Now as well as newer ditties like Whatever Happened to Vince Hill?, Midweek and Relatives In Rotherham.

Ages: 18+ Tickets: £5, Friends buy 2 get 1 free

Running Time: 2 hours (inc. interval) Ages: All Tickets: £16, Concs £14 T

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Saturday 14th February – 7.30pm Vamos Theatre

Sunday 15th February – 7.30pm

Nursing Lives

Miles Jupp: Is The Chap You’re Thinking Of - DVD Recording In this show 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. Pretty spicy stuff, I’m sure you’ll agree. Bits of it will be quite mild-mannered, and some of it will probably be a tad on the stroppy side.

Nursing Lives is a love story set in the early 1980s of Thatcher’s Britain, and takes us back to the hard-working, heart-breaking, swing-dancing world of the UK’s wartime hospitals. Like all Vamos Theatre shows, Nursing Lives is wordless, telling its story through physical communication, a strong visual design and an original soundtrack.

A heart-warming wartime tale of bravery and love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company The story… When Flo, a feisty seventysomething, learns that the hospital she trained at during the Second World War is being demolished, she decides to take one last look – and stop the bulldozers in their tracks.. Her illicit visit becomes a personal celebration of friendship, courage, adventure and romance. But is what Flo remembers really the truth, or is history ready to be re-written?

“Vamos is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most innovative, exciting full-mask mime companies currently touring.” The Stage

Miles is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week and he plays Nigel in Rev and John Duggan in The Thick Of It on BBC2. His BBC Radio 4 sitcom In And Out Of The Kitchen was nominated for a Writers’ Guild Award.

Nursing Lives is supported by Arts Council England, Sanctuary Care and Worcestershire County Council. Running Time: 1 hour 30min (+ interval + post show discussion) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

Miles Jupp had such a good time when he brought this show to Margate last year, that he’s chosen the Theatre Royal to record his DVD in. So join us for what will be a very special performance.

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“A tour-de-force of very British comedy.” The Telegraph  Running Time: 90 mins (+ interval) Ages: 16+ Ticket Price: £15, Concs: £13 Friends: FREE Gallery seats (max 2 per Friend) and priority booking

Sunday 15th February – 2.30pm Gordon Clarkson Productions

Thursday 19th – 21st Saturday February – 2pm & 7pm daily Kent Police Pantomime Group

The Simple Simon Happiness Show*

Fanny Folkly – Police Panto 2015* But with no such thing as equal opportunities, what are the town’s folks to make of a lady sheriff? Will Tommy Tenderfoot measure up to the job? Not if that no good desperado Dynamite Dan has anything to do with it - and what dastardly plan is Dan hatching with local injun chief Sitting Duck? Will the orphanage have to close? Or will Dame Calamity Joan save the day by enlisting the help of local saloon owner Diamond Lill with more than a little help from her sharp shooting cousin …Fanny Folkly! Find out all the answers and expect a hilarious family panto with all the traditional elements Along with: • Fantastic scenery • Great live music • Fabulous dancers • And all for local charities

Join children’s favourite Simple Simon in another FUNtastic Adventure! Nasty Fairy Toxic is on a quest: she is looking for the Key to Happiness, which happens to be stored in Simple Simon’s garden! She wants to get the Key to destroy the world as we know it!! Can Simple Simon and his friends stop her?? Come along and find out in this panto style show: an exciting story: packed with song, comedy, and lots of joining in! Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (+ interval) Ages: 2-11 (and anyone who still believes in fairies) Tickets: £7.50 and £28 family (group) of 4

Directed by: Al Davison from an original script by: Ken Pickett Kent Police make a welcome half term return to the Theatre Royal with their Annual Charity Pantomime. Meet Calamity Joan: the accident-prone owner of a general store. Meet Dynamite Dan, a hombre so mean he makes rattle snakes bite their tongues There’s no doubt about it. This part of the west is the wildest yet and the law needs comes to town.

Running Time: Approx 2 hours 30 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £8, Seniors and Children £6

* Local Production Thursday evening’s show will be BSL signed

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Steeleye Span In Concert

My Dog’s Got No Nose

Rich Hall – 3:10 to Humour

Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Maddy Prior – the voice of the band – leads a line-up featuring faces old and new. Having recently collaborated with Sir Terry Pratchett on a record based on his Wintersmith novel, their 2015 performances will see them perform new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever.

My Dog’s Got No Nose takes us on a journey through the events surrounding a stand-up comedian’s first ever performance. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, sometimes poignant and often laugh-out-loud hilarious, he shares his soul reminiscing about his early career as a furniture-salesman-turned-photographer, love, marriage and ambitions.

Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. The award-winning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades and quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again.

His debut is the fulfilment of a lifelong dream where stand-up comedy, unrequited love, animal lovers, facts of life, sibling rivalries and mercy killing are just some of the elements covered in this bittersweet story, as we discover that both the man and the performance are not quite what they seem.

“Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work” – The Guardian

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Tuesday 24th February – 7.30pm

“Don’t miss them…” The Independent Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (+ interval) Ages: All Tickets: £19.50, Restricted View £17.50

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“captivating and brilliant… ability to make the room guffaw was worthy of standing applause” – Sunday Mirror Running Time: 2 hours ( inc interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £16, Restricted View £14

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Saturday 28th February – 7.30pm Play on Words Theatre

Tuesday 3rd March - 7.30pm

Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

Fascinating Aïda Charm Offensive

Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic Explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.

Following a sold-out 2013 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman continue to celebrate over 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with their terrific new show Charm Offensive.

Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions, Discovery (1901- 1904),Terra Nova (1910-1913), Endurance (1914 -1916)

“Cabaret Heaven" Metro “Outrageous... seductive”  The Guardian

He was subsequently awarded the Albert Medal for his bravery.

“A charming, funny, perfectly pitched account of an ordinary man who helped turn the wheels of history” The Scotsman

This multi-award winning show has now played critically acclaimed sell-out performances throughout Ireland, USA, Australia, Europe and the UK.

Running Time: 2 hours ( inc interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

“I can’t recommend this show highly enough" Mail on Sunday “Hilarious" Telegraph “The glamour is magnetic, the satire razor-sharp, the lyrics brilliant” The Guardian

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“Engages the brain as well as the funnybone”  The Times Running Time: 2 hours 20 mins (inc interval) Ages: 16+ Tickets: £22, Friends £20, Restricted View £19

Photo: Johnny Boylan

Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of the Antarctic, his 36 mile solitary trek back to base camp to save his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashley has been described by historians as, “one of the finest feats of individual heroism from the entire age of Antarctic exploration”.

Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully!

“See them before you die otherwise your life will have been meaningless” Mail on Sunday

Wednesday 4th March – 7.30pm Sell a Door Theatre Company

Thursday 5th March – 7.30pm

Jekyll and Hyde

Sally Morgan – Psychic Sally on the Road

Robert Louis Stevenson’s cult classic Jekyll and Hyde is reinterpreted in this modern adaptation set in an alternative London of the future, written by Jo Clifford and multi award-winning touring company Sell a Door.

World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave.

A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is a high-profile cancer specialist. Making himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, Jekyll accidentally unleashes his ultimate inner demon in the process: the infamous Mr. Hyde.

Ages: All Tickets: £23, Friends £21

Throughout her career Sally has built up an extensive client list to include high profile celebrities. Once a ‘bestkept secret’ she is now referred to as Britain’s best-loved psychic. Sally’s infectiously fun and downto-earth personality often leaves audiences in fits of laughter, bringing a refreshing twist to the work of mediums. Each show is completely unique; Sally hopes that people will leave feeling enlightened and more open-minded about the thought of an afterlife.

Trapped in a corporate world, Dr. Jekyll struggles to keep hold of his own identity as he revels in the freedom and chaos of his hideous alter ego. Now he must choose between his scientific break-through, and the impending breakdown of his own existence – but is the choice still in his hands? “If Sell a Door continue to produce work of this quality they will be around for a long time” the Scotsman. Running Time: 2 hours 20 mins (inc interval) plus post show Q and A Ages: 14+ Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

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

This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action!

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This unique theatrical experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened…you’ve got to see it to believe it! Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental.

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Friday 6th March - 2pm & 7.30pm, Saturday 7th March - 7.30pm Tara Arts in association with Queen’s Hall Arts & Black Theatre Live presents Shakespeare’s

Sunday 8th March – 5pm (4.30pm doors)

Macbeth

A Night of Dirty Dancing Celebrating the greatest movie soundtrack of all time

“Look like th’ innocent flower, But be the serpent under’t...” Lady Macbeth Three outrageous drag-queens* cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, setting an Asian family off on a path of bloody self-destruction. Tara Arts brings Indian movement and music to Shakespeare’s text, offering a powerful contemporary take on his darkest play. Robert Mountford (Much Ado, RSC, Silent Witness) stars as Macbeth, with Shaheen Khan (Rafta Rafta, NT, Bend it Like Beckham) as Lady Macbeth. Directed by Jatinder Verma, Design by Claudia Mayer * hijras in modern India and Pakistan Running Time: approx 2 hours (plus interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £16, Concs £14, Friends £12, Schools £10 There will be a post show discussion on Friday evening

It’s the sexiest song and dance sensation of 2015, presented by an all-star cast. Celebrated film Dirty Dancing boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. All the hits are superbly performed in this fast-moving, slickly-choreographed theatrical treat including: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. Take a trip back to the summer of ’63, relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the ultimate coming of age romance. Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins (+ interval) Ages: 12+ Tickets: £20, Concs £18, Friends £17, Child £12, Group of 4 £74

Education Pack available

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Thursday 12th March – 7.30pm

Friday 13th March – 8pm (7.30pm doors)

Circus of Horrors: The Night of the Zombie

Puppetry of the Penis Live!

The story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shocks – all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, sword swallowers, knife throwers, daredevil balancing acts, astounding aerialists, a demon dwarf, a Guinness World Record holding ‘hairculian’ hair hanging beauty, Sinister Sisters, gyrating & fire limboing acrobats & much more.

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & now a West End smash is back to mark its 20th Anniversary in spectacular style. The latest incarnation The Night of the Zombie is set in 2020, a decrepit & corpse ridden London, plagued by a swarm of Zombies. In a city ruled by the undead & climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse.

Performed by an almighty cast with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek and the devil driver rock ‘n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell. If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil then you would be only half way there.

From the West End of London to Broadway in New York, the boys have stretched themselves to the limit for over a ‘dickade’ performing the hilarious Ancient Art of Genital Origami and now they are back for more! Delivering an unforgettable evening of comic brilliance to sell-out performances around the world, this mind-blowing show features two strapping Australians who manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. A video camera projects intimate details of these incredible phenomena onto a large screen ensuring that little can be missed!

Ages: 16+ Tickets: Tier 1 £22, Tier 2 £20, Tier 3 £18, Concs £3 discount

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This new show features firm favourites such as the Hamburger, the Wristwatch and the Windsurfer and is guaranteed to tickle parts you never knew you had! You’re NUTS if you miss it! “Does exactly what it says on the packet…Unbelievable!” The Financial Times “Sold out to the rafters…hysterical, the Audience scream and squeal.” The Mail On Sunday Warning: Puppetry of the Penis is a non-sexual show featuring full frontal male nudity. Running Time: Approx. 1 hour 40 mins (+ interval) Ages: 18+ Tickets: £20, Friends £18.50, Group of 4 £76

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Friday 13th March – 7.15pm Laughlines Comedy Entertainment

Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March – 7.30pm Tortoise in a Nutshell in co-production with Cumbernauld Theatre

Rene & Edith’s Comedy Dinner Show

Feral in Margate

A parody to Allo Allo!

‘Listen very carefully; I shall say this only once’ Allo Allo – Le Dinner Show is a hilarious site specific tribute to the very popular 80’s sitcom, performed as you dine whilst enjoying a delicious three-course meal. You will be transported back to the 1940’s as Rene’, his wife Edith and the loving waitress Yvette, perform this live comedy dinner theatre show, as if you were on set in the famous Café Rene’. Guests of honour attending the dinner will be Head of Gestapo, Herr Flick & the very camp German officer Lieutenant Gruber. The show promises an evening of side-splitting entertainment as well as a great meal Ages: 18+ Tickets: £35.00 (includes 3 course dinner)

Feral is an innovative piece of visual theatre that combines puppetry, film and live sound to create and destroy a world in front of its audience’s eyes. Joe looks back at the town of his childhood. Bright, vibrant and idyllic the world resembles a haven of comfort. But as Joe journeys on, walls and lives are peeled back and the story of a community’s fall unfolds around him. A cross art form piece, Feral seamlessly blends film and live performance. Puppeteers manipulate and bring to life a tiny world, whilst simultaneously creating a live animation, as they follow it’s every breath via digital camera. Fringe First Award winning Feral has been remoulded into a new version especially for the people of Margate.

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Tortoise in a Nutshell have visited the town over a period of 6 months and have met with local shopkeepers, town councillors, school children and other important people in the community investigating what’s at the heart of the Margate community. As part of Fuel’s research project New Theatre In Your Neighbourhood, this is a one-off unique version of Feral that has to be seen. Feral was originally developed and presented by the National Theatre of Scotland as part of their Reveal Season 2012. Running Time: 50 mins + post show discussion on Fri 13th Ages: 13+ Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

Sunday 15th March - 5pm Vienna Festival Ballet presents their

Saturday 21st March - 7.30pm

Saturday 21st March – 7.30pm

35th Anniversary Gala

The Searchers

Horace’s Palace of Fun*

John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James & Scott Ottaway

Vienna Festival Ballet celebrate 35 years with their 35th Anniversary Gala. We are proud to present highlights from the world’s most beloved Tchaikovsky ballets which have featured in our repertoire over the past 35 years. Highlights will include the moment when the Swan Queen meets her prince in Act 2 Swan Lake, the Dance of the Cygnets, Clara’s journey to a glittering land of snow in The Nutcracker, and the famous Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty, where Princess Aurora is introduced to four princes. Vienna Festival Ballet’s reflection on 35 years of performing classical ballets all over the world, will take you on an unforgettable journey through the best of ballet in one magical evening. Tickets £18.50, Concs £17.50, Friends £17.50, Children £12.50, Schools £11

The Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have accumulated total record sales well in excess of 50 million. The Searchers tour the globe as much today as they have ever done in a fantastic career spanning five decades. In addition to anecdotes and reminiscences from their career, the concert will include all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other well-known favourites.

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The show will be raising money for local charities and non profit making organisations. If you are involved with a local charity or community group such as Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides or Community Centre Groups and would like to raise money for your cause please register by calling Horace on 07814306664 or emailing hotmaninshowbusiness@hotmail.com. The show is dedicated to local radio presenter and supporter of Live Theatre Howard Evans.

* Local Production

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Once again Horace will open the doors to the ‘Palace of Fun’. This years show will feature some local and national entertainers.

Ages: All Tickets: £10, Under 16s £5

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Sunday 22nd March – 2pm Katie Cooper & Worboys Productions

Sunday 22nd March - 7.30pm

Thursday 26th March – 7.30pm Count Arthur Strong

Mrs McMoon’s Tea Party

The All Stars 26th Annual Charity Concert

Somebody Up There Licks Me

You have been cordially invited to Mrs McMoon’s house for an entertaining tea party. Please bring mischief, surprise & laughter. Singing flowers, scrumulumptious biscuits and a Scottish jig are all just a door knock away. “A cuddle a day keeps the blues away!” says Mrs McMoon.

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

Through the medium of immersive, engaging and interactive storytelling, let a sweet old lady take you by the hand to explore a world of brave and aring adventures.

Tickets are available from: CinquePort Music 01304 210600 / 827391 www.cinqueportmusic.co.uk

Fresh from donkeys years on his award winning BBC Radio 4 series and the huge success of his BBC2 TV Show, Count Arthur Strong gets back to doing what he does best. This show. In ‘Somebody Up There Licks Me’ he’ll be doing all sorts of wonderful things for you to sit there staring at as you quietly suck your Maltesers and don’t get up to go to the toilet, applauding loudly at the appropriate moments. You’ll laugh, cry and the other one. Here’s a personal message from Arthur himself. If you only buy one ticket for something this year buy a ticket for this one twice and bring a friend. I promise you won’t regret it. And if you do there must be something wrong with you. No refunds.

Supported by Greenwich Theatre & Arts Council England, Grants for the Arts.

Age: All Tickets: 1st Tier £14, 2nd Tier £13, 3rd Tier £12

Running Time: 45 mins followed by tea & biscuits with Mrs Moon Ages: 3+ Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

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Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £17.50, Concs £15.50, Restricted View £15

Saturday 28th – 7.30pm, Sunday 29th March – 2.30pm University of Chichester Touring

Sunday 29th March – 5pm

Sweet Charity

LDN Wrestling

Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Book by Neil Simon

Tables, ladders and chairs main event

Award-winning, spirit-soaring musical, Sweet Charity is the latest music-see production by the brilliant University of Chichester Touring Company. It follows their sell-out tour of Anything Goes in 2014. Sweet Charity follows the tender and consistently funny misadventures of love encountered by the gullible Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart, her dreams and her money to the wrong man. The score features favourite hits such as Hey, Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now and Rhythm of Life. Originally choreographed by legend Bob Fosse, Sweet Charity premiered on Broadway in 1966, where it ran for over 600 performances. The show-stopping dance numbers, performed by some of the best emerging young performers in the industry,

will leave you mesmerized. Featuring a live band of West End professionals. Directed by Karen Howard (Rent, Anything Goes). Choreographed by Damien Delaney (On The Town, Anything Goes). “University of Chichester students were outstanding!”  Theatre Royal Winchester “Delivered at zesty pace by stand-out talentl!”  The Latest, Brighton Running Time: Approx 2 hours 35 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Friends £8, Family of 4 £30, Students £8

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The stars of LDN are coming to Margate for an evening of rip roaring professional wrestling. Featuring the top stars of LDN including the popular champion JD Knight, the Duke of London Jonathan Hardwick and northern sensation Andy O Sullivan. This show is the ideal place to celebrate a birthday with the opportunity of VIP back stage passes to meet the stars at the end of the show. If you’ve been before you know how good it gets, if you haven’t then give it a try as we guarantee that the kids will be talking about it for weeks afterwards. Family friendly prices to make this the best value ticket in town Box office now open. Book early for the best seats! Ages: All Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Family of 4 £40

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Friday 3rd April – 7pm Clod Ensemble

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The Red Chair Written and performed by Sarah Cameron Produced in association with Fuel

Thursday 2nd, Saturday 4th & Monday 6th – 2.30pm & 7.30pm Thanet Scouts

Thanet Gang Show 2015*

Photo: Manuel Vason

Let us tell you a strange tale that did unfold someplace in the glum north o’the warld, where there lived a Man who could not stop eating, a Woman doomed to cook his meals and one ‘inveesible child’. Told in a rich and saucy Scots dialect with physical verve, a wee dram of whisky to oil the way and a musical score that rolls in like mist over the hills, The Red Chair sees acclaimed Scottish performer Sarah Cameron steer us through a landscape of twisted reason, extreme compulsion and eye watering complacency, where domestic drudgery happens on an operatic scale and a father’s dereliction of duty reaches epic proportions.

The Red Chair is based on Sarah’s original book that had its first public reading as part of The House of Fairytales at the Port Eliot Festival. It lies somewhere between a Grimm’s Tale, an absurdist ghost story and a parent’s guide on how not to bring up children. “The quality of the performance is astonishing and unforgettable.” The Scotsman on Under Glass Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval) Ages: 11+ Tickets: £12

The Gang is here again! The Easter weekend will see Thanet Scouts and Guides performing their annual Gang Show at the Theatre Royal Margate. A programme full of songs, dance and sketches shows off the talents of young people (and some older ones) from across Thanet showing that Scouting and Guiding is not just about pitching tents and campfires. The show has been running since 1946, and is always one of our most popular events. Book early for the best seats! Running Time: 2 hours + interval Ages: All Ticket (advanced): Evening: £8, Matinee: £7 Ticket (door): Evening: £9, Matinee: £8 Friends of Margate Theatres get 2 FREE tickets for any performance. *Local production

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Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th

10th Planet Thanet Easter Beer Festival 2015

Wednesday 8 April - 7.30pm & Thursday 9 April 2pm & 7.30pm Shakespeare’s Globe

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Award-winning Shakespeare’s Globe from London returns to the Theatre Royal. A violent street brawl between their rival families is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact Juliet has been promised to another, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between their families and tragedy begins to unfold. A small troupe of travelling players takes to the road with Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Performed on an Elizabethan-style stage, this strippeddown version breathes new life into one of the greatest of all love stories.

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Thanet CAMRA branch promises this to be the best year yet!

 “Fabulous” DC Metro on King Lear 2014

Showcasing the finest products from brewers and cider makers from all over the UK and beyond. Over 200 different draught real ales, ciders and perries including a specially brewed festival beer, hot and cold food, souvenir glasses, live entertainment and giant pubstyle team quiz on Saturday at 5pm with a top prize of £100 cash. Accompanied children are welcome to visit up to 7pm.

 “Triumphant” Liverpool Echo on King Lear 2014

Remember, use public transport or taxi. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!

“Summer is all the sweeter for a Shakespeare road trip.” Daily Telegraph

Friday 12noon till 9.30pm £5* Saturday 12noon till 8pm £3*

Ages: All Tickets: £20, Concs £17, Friends £15, Restricted View £12 , Schools £12

“A delight” Evening Standard on As You Like It 2012 “Ingenious… charming Daily Mail on As You Like It 2012 “Superb...delightful” Daily Telegraph on As You Like It 2012

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Friday 10th – Wednesday 15 April

MAZE Immerse yourself in the unknown Light/Dark Dance/Art… Maze, the unmissable performance experience by Jasmin Vardimon Company and Turner Contemporary, with Ron Arad at Margate Winter Gardens this April. Ready to take the risk? Sign up at maze.org

Concept Sketch, courtesy of Ron Arad.

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Saturday 11th April – 7.30pm OperaUpClose

Wednesday 15th April - 7pm, Thursday 16th - 2pm & Friday 17th - 7pm Theatre Royal Youth Theatres

The Marriage of Figaro

Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales*

Olivier Award winning OperaUpClose return to Margate with their hit production of Mozart’s joyous The Marriage of Figaro. Bursting with great tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy and powerful insights into what it is to be human, it’s little wonder that The Marriage of Figaro is one of the world’s best-loved operas. Directed by Sarah Tipple, who has revived Anthony Minghella’s Madam Butterfly for ENO and delighted audiences with her hilarious Barbershopera productions, this highly inventive and theatrical new production is sung in a new English version by OperaUpClose Artistic Director, Robin Norton-Hale (La Boheme & La Traviata) with an orchestration for piano, viola and clarinet by Alex Beetschen.

Theatre Royal Youth Theatres return with another brand new play written and directed by professional theatre maker Martin Gibbons. This is Martin’s fourth play, and his writing style has proved a hit with children and adults alike.

“maximum impact... for once the laughter doesn’t rely on surtitles”  Evening Standard “Inspirational... the singing and playing is of such a high standard”  Independent “terrific fun... sung and acted so beautifully”  Time Out

Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £21, Concs £19, Friends £16, Under 25s £12

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Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales are brought to the stage with live music, puppetry, physical theatre, and that bonkers energy that has become synonymous with this immensely talented young group. The North, South, West and East winds have travelled the globe collecting some of the greatest stories known to man, and tonight they bring those tales to you! Expect darkness,

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tenderness, hilarity and talking swans! This really is a show not to be missed. Our youth theatre over the years has become a thriving community, supporting a safe creative space for youngsters to develop, explore and grow their talents. For information on how to join the youth theatre, please see page 42. Running Time: 90 minutes (including interval) Ages: All Tickets: £6, Concs £4, Children under 16 Go FREE on Wednesday *Local production

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Saturday 18th April – 2pm Scamp Theatre & Watford Palace Theatre present

Sunday 19th April – 1pm

Stick Man - Live on Stage!

Tree Fu Tom

Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. ‘Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three...’ But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? Most suitable for children aged 3+ with their friends & families

From the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Following a smash hit West End season, Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book Stick Man is coming to The Theatre Royal!

Live on Stage! Premier Stage Productions Ltd & FremantleMedia bring you a spellbinding new show starring the world’s smallest superhero, direct from the smash hit CBeebies series. The world of Treetopolis comes to your theatre as we invite you to do Tree Fu and help Tom save the day! This brand new show, packed with adventure, fun, music and participation, sees Tom take to the stage in his first nationwide tour - be part of the magic. Ages: All Tickets: £12.50, Child £10.50, Family of 4 £44

 Sunday Express  The Times  Daily Mail  “Zesty and delightful... a clever compelling treat.” The Independent Running Time: 55 mins (no interval) Ages: 3+ Tickets: £10, Concs £8, Family of 4 £30

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Wednesday 22nd April – 7.30pm Kill the Beast

Thursday 23rd April – 7.30pm

He Had Hairy Hands

Lee Nelson: Suited & Booted

From the company who brought us “The Boy Who Kicked Pigs”

Photo: Helena Miscioscia

Lee Nelson is back with a brand new show! You may have seen him host Live at the Apollo or caught him trying to join the England Squad as Premier League footballer Jason Bent! Now see Lee live in his highly anticipated, all new, nationwide tour. “Never less than ingenious. . . a seamlessly entertaining touring show” The Times “Comedy Genius” Daily Mirror

The year is 1974, the sleepy town is Hemlock-Under-Lye and when werewolf attacks threaten teatime, there’s only one person you can call.

“Manages to make blood and guts seem as delightful as a homemade cake.” The Scotsman

Having splattered the UK with critically -acclaimed comedy The Boy Who Kicked Pigs, Kill the Beast return with a new tale of supernatural slaughter - combining beautiful visuals, original music and quite an important pigeon.

“A deliciously macabre affair, rich and witty in its references, brilliantly detailed.” The Stage

Nominated for the Brighton Fringe Award and Winner of the Peter Brook Festival Award, He Had Hairy Hands promises hilarity, mystery and mayhem - dare you take the case?

“Incredibly, unbelievably funny.”  The List

Ages: 16+ Tickets: £20

“Exceeds the high expectations this topping company have so rapidly built for themselves.” Exeunt

Running Time: 1 hr 10 mins (no interval) Ages: 12 + Tickets: £14, Friends £12, Under 25 £10

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Friday 24th April – Doors 7pm

Saturday 25th April – 1pm (doors 12noon)

Simple Minds: Spring 2015 UK Tour

Pure Elite: Muscle & Fitness Event

PLAYING THE GREATEST HITS & TRACKS FROM NEW ALBUM ‘BIG MUSIC’

Fresh from their renaissance and rightful reappraisal, Simple Minds will be releasing BIG MUSIC, their first album of new material in five years on November 3rd and will also be embarking on a major multiple date UK tour in 2015.

More relevant than ever, Simple Minds have been lauded in recent times by NME (recently included in their ‘100 Most Influential Bands’) and Mojo, and artists including The Horrors, The Killers, King Creosote, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and Radiohead.

With a touring cast that now sees Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill joined by stalwart drummer Mel Gaynor, keyboardist Andy Gillespie, Ged Grimes, backing vocalists Sarah Brown and Catherine AD (additional keys and guitar). Simple Minds have a settled line-up that re-affirms their status as one of the great live bands.

“Simple Minds are suddenly alive and kicking again.” The Guardian Ages: 14+ Tickets: £39.50 Standing Concert Booking fee applies £2 per ticket in person/phone & £3 per ticket online.

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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. 22 titles are 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. There are opportunities to mingle with the models and visit the fitness stands for supplements, fitness clothing and industry products. To compete visit www.pure-elite. com or email info@pure-elite.com Spectator tickets: Front 2 rows £20 Standard tickets: £15 in advance, £17 on the day Standard tickets: Third row £17, Others £15, Child (4-12) £9

Saturday 25th April – 7.30pm

Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April – 7.30pm LipService & Oldham Coliseum

The Fureys & Davey Arthur

The Picture of Doreen Gray

Call out to community actors

Photo: Doug Currie

Those legends of Irish music & song, The Fureys & Davey Arthur, renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘Sweet 16’, ‘Green fields of France’ and ‘Red rose café’ are back by popular demand! The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk / middle of the road based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls in the world. Their songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy. A Fureys’ concert is always a night to remember. Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £18.50, Concs £16.50

Brand new comedy from the makers of Withering Looks and Inspector Norse. Doreen Gray has it all, a drive time radio show, a high ratings lifestyle programme on Even More 4, but hitting 50, Doreen finds her face no longer fits the bill. At a school reunion she stumbles across a youthful self portrait and makes a dark and dreadful deal. Featuring community actors as Doreen’s school mates live on stage. “The Laurel and Hardy of literary deconstruction” The Guardian “The script is funny as hell and the two women sure know how to work an audience”. Northern Soul

Award-winning Lip Service are regular visitors to The Theatre Royal with their often bizarre, and always comic, interpretations of classics. Now they’re turning their attention to Doreen – rather than Dorian – Gray! They’re looking for willing members of the community to perform live on stage in this show. There will be 4 rehearsals a few days prior to the performances to rehearse 4 musical numbers as well as developing material, which will be filmed for inclusion in each of the performances. We are looking for a team of 20-30 people (mix of young and old, ages 17+). Rehearsals: There will be four 3 hour rehearsal sessions on Sunday 19th and Sunday 26th April, working with choir leader and choreographer Leann Young plus Maggie Fox & Sue Ryding. About LipService: Maggie Fox & Sue Ryding have written 18 original comedies for the theatre winning many awards, most recently the Stage Door Foundation Award for Excellence. LipService aims to provide participants with a quality experience working with experienced theatre practitioners and being part of a professional production. How do I get involved? Please email: marketing@yourleisure.uk.com for more information

Tickets: £16, Concs £14, Friends £12, Participants & Groups £10

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Wednesday 29th April - 7.30pm Musart

Thursday 30th April – 7.30pm Straight from Strictly Come Dancing

Cross The Edge of a Spring

Pasha Kovalev Life Through Dance In this amazing new show starring Pasha and his sensational dancers, the audience will be transported into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all it’s glitter and sequins. ‘Life Through Dance’ is a non-stop action and sparkles packed journey through life and love, expressed by the language of dance. The production will feature breathtaking choreography, sensational music and amazing costumes.

Come, O ye friends, to the Garden of Eden, Where the spring blossoms are best; Joyfully singing together our song, Friends in our Eden regained, Here in the Garden together we’ll meet, Singing new songs of joy. Join us for this free concert of pop, jazz and classical music by the school choir and students of Musart, Hasselt Belgium, on their first ever visit to Kent.

It will be a fun and exciting adventure for the entire family during which there will even be the opportunity to participate and experience ‘live on stage’ the favourite dance styles as seen on TV, leaving the audience supercharged with positive energy and emotion! Ages: All Tickets: £23 1st Tier, £21.50 2nd Tier, Child £15

Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) Ages: All Tickets: Free

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Thursday 30th April – 7.30pm Show And Tell present On The Run

Friday 1st May – 1pm and 4.30pm Oxford Playhouse and Untied Artists

So it Goes

The Boy Who Bit Picasso Devised and directed by Jake Oldershaw. Adapted from the book by Antony Penrose.

“I’ve never seen a depiction of grief that is quite as deft, daring, amusing and moving as this one. An extraordinary debut”  The Times “A gorgeous, profoundlymoving show” The Telegraph Running Time: 1 hour (no interval) + post show discussion Ages: 14+ Tickets: £12, Concs £11, Under 25s £10

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So It Goes is a true story about love and loss. Hannah has always wanted to talk about her dad. But in the seven years since he died, she hasn’t quite managed it. Not one to be defeated, she’s enlisted her friend David to help her on a journey through memory, laughter and sorrow. So It Goes explores the light and dark sides of grief, in a playful and deeply personal show.

My name is Tony. When I was a little boy I had the most extraordinary friend…Pablo Picasso! Come and play down on the farm with Tony and Picasso. We’ll have loads of fun, make crazy pictures and we’ll tell the story of how a young boy became friends with one of the greatest artists who ever lived. Oxford Playhouse and Untied Artists present The Boy Who Bit Picasso, an interactive theatre show for everyone aged four and over.

With storytelling, music and lots of chances to make your own art, this hands-on family show introduces one of the 20th century’s most influential artists through the eyes of a young boy. Be sure to wear some play-clothes because it’s going to get messy! Running Time: Approx. 70 mins (no interval) Ages: 4+ Tickets: £3.50 This show takes place at

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Friday 1st May – 7.30pm Gerry & Pacemakers

Saturday 2nd May - 2pm Blunderbus

Gerry Cross The Mersey

Hugless Douglas

Illustration: David Melling

Join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of our greatest 60s icons – Gerry Marsden. Gerry & the Pacemakers topped the UK and us charts for much of the 60s.

Hear all Gerry’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years at the top. This is a roller coaster ride of fun, music and notstalgia not to be missed.

Gerry talks about his early beginnings in Liverpool, those heady days of the 60s and up to the present.

Running Time: 2hrs 10 mins (inc interval) Ages: All Tickets: £19.50, Friends £17.50, Restricted View £17.50

Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He tries to find the perfect one, but none of them seem quite right. After all, there are so many different hugs to choose from. But Douglas soon discovers that there’s only one hug that will do - a big bear hug from his mum! Established in 1998, the magical minds at Blunderbus have been creating enchanting theatrical experiences and providing lasting memories for children and their families all around the world.

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They are proud to present this delightful new show, which comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high-energy storytelling. Little Cubs aged 3 - 7 years old will love this heart-warming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun, too. Join Douglas in his happy new show, full of laughter, sing along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in! Running Time: 55 mins (no interval) Ages: 3+ Ticket: £6, Family of 4 £20

Sunday 3rd May – 7pm doors

Friday 8th May - 7.30pm Central School of Ballet

Texas & Special Guests

Ballet Central 2015 Photo: Bill Cooper

An evening with Texas – Sharleen performing the very best of the Texas songs and stories from the last 25 years. In 2015 Sharleen Spiteri and Texas take to the road to celebrate an incredible 25 years of hit records. Sharleen will lead an intimate performance of the very best of the Texas songbook, performing a stunning selection of greatest hits from their multi-million selling catalogue including “I Don’t Want A Lover”, “Say What You Want”, “Summer Son”, “Inner Smile” and many, many more, taking us right up to the present day.

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Ballet Central 2015 features a dazzling programme of ballet, neoclassical, contemporary and narrative dance. The company’s young and dynamic dancers will showcase their talent with a diverse performance of newly commissioned works and celebrated revivals. This family-friendly show is ideal for dance enthusiasts as well as those new to ballet. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these highly talented and vibrant dancers as they launch their professional careers.

Ages: 14+ Tickets:1st Tier £48.50, 2nd Tier £37, 3rd Tier £28.50

“The young dancers sparkle and we sparkle and toe tap in return.” Dance Tabs*

Booking fee applies £2 per ticket in person/phone & £3 per ticket online

Running Time: TBC Ages: All Tickets:£14.50, Concs: £12, Friends: £10

Acclaimed as one of the greatest modern British front-women, Sharleen will be playing music and telling stories from the bands career in an inimitable way. The show will be a rare opportunity to see one of our finest vocalists and songwriters at close range.

*Quote from Ballet Central’s 2014 tour

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ComingSoon Friday 15 May - 7.15pm

Wednesday 20 May - 7.30pm

Thursday 21 May - 7.30pm

Friday 22 May - 7.30pm

Del Boy Dinner Show

Spitfire Solo

Big Comedy Spectacular

Cregan & Co With Ben Mills

Saturday 23 May - 2pm

Sunday 24 may - ???pm

Signor Baffo’s Restaurant

Sing as We Go

26 - 30 May - 7.30pm (Evenings) 2.30pm (Saturday Matinee)

The Witches of Eastwick

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Friday 5 June – 7pm

Noah A Musical Adventure

Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall)

Saturday 6 June - 6pm (doors)

Saturday 13 June - 2pm

Tuesday 30 June - 7.30pm Wednesday 1 July - 7.30pm

David Sedaris

The Magic Porridge Pot

Saturday 18 July - 7.30pm

Tuseday 18 August - 7.30pm

Saturday 22 Aug - 11.30 am & 2pm

Theatre on the Beach

Joe Pasquale

Basil Brush

Absent Friends

Tea Dance Every Wednesday January 13-17 Dods Pantomime February 6-7 CAMRA Beer Festival 14 The White Cliff Symphonic Winds Concert 20 Dover Quiz Night for RNLI March 2-3 Dover Film Festival 28 Dover Choral Society Concert 29 Dover Carnival Court Selection April 16 Dover Youth Theatre Performance May 23 Craft Fair

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 T

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Theatre Royal Margate Associate Companies involvement in the arts by the people of East Kent, particularly Thanet, and to tour work both nationally and internationally. Now based in Ramsgate, led by Clive Holland and aided by a lot of innovative theatrical, musical and arty chums, the company are collaborating with Third Party on their production of The Sagas of Noggin the Nog. 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 was conceived over thirty years ago but was born here at the Theatre Royal, Margate in 2010 with a scratch event that showed, for the first time, a work in progress version of “The Con-Man”. The company was formed to create stimulating theatre and to encourage a greater

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. A national tour is hotly anticipated. 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 & the Moving Memory Company “This is not about age - it is about being human” “Thrilling” “Delightful and strangely moving” “Inspirational” We are a well-established company that offers workshop and performance opportunities for older women. We offer the chance to try out new dance– theatre based skills and make high quality performance projects alongside professional artists. There is absolutely no need for past experience - just a desire to work with others to move

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and to try something different. It’s about challenging views of being an ‘old’ woman, the funny side of things; the stuff of life. Our in-house company, Moving Memory (a company of women aged between 52-82 who have been working & performing together for the last 4 years), will be running workshops in February 2015 in Margate, so please let us know if you like to join us. We are also setting up a new weekly workshop at the Theatre Royal Margate so if you’re interested email: stevensonthompson@gmail.com or tel: 07714 083258 www.stevensonthompson.com

Friends with Benefits Join the Friends of Margate Theatres including Theatre Royal Margate & Margate Winter Gardens. The membership was created as a reward scheme to enable patrons to get the best out of the venue and more for their money! Join today for just £20 single, £15 concessions (OAPs, Students) for discounts on selected shows, and start receiving 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. 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

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

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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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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.

2 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 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

Make an evening of it, treat yourself to exotic fine dining cuisine before or after a show.

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

Bow’s Kitchen

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

Pre & Post Theatre Menus at the Ambrette

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

1 Course £8.95 2 Courses £14.95 3 Courses £19.95

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Full menu details can be found on The Ambrette website: www.theambrette.co.uk *Customers need to present their theatre ticket for that evening to receive the glass of sparkling wine!

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 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 Top 20 UK Restaurants - Sunday Times 2013 Best in Britain - Morrisons Great Grub Awards 2013 Kent Restaurant of the Year - Taste of Kent Awards 2013

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

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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 and groups of 10+. Friends of Margate Theatres book fee free in person and on the phone.

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Get Involved By Volunteering

Regular and Annual Giving

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.

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.

• £20 every season could help expand our programme to schools

• Good verbal communication skills • The ability to use their initiative

• £5 a month could help a young person attend youth theatre for a term

• A high level of punctuality and reliability

• £100 could support a local primary school in attending their first show

• A passion for the theatre and its audience There are lots of benefits to being a Theatre Royal Margate Volunteer including selected complimentary tickets.

• £500 could help us engage with new communities in the area

Call 01843 292795 to register your interest.

Gift Aid

Get Involved By Giving

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.

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.

Want to bring a group to a show but need transport?

Call 01843 292795 for further details.

The Gallery is unsuitable for people with mobility difficulties or vertigo.

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.

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

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

Inspiration Inclusive (8-18yrs) 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. 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.

Further details: Martin Gibbons youththeatre@yourleisure.uk.com, 07588 643255

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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”.

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. And if you want to bring a little theatre to your special day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; why not have your ceremony on stage? The Theatre Royal is licensed for Marriage Ceremonies and will make a unique and dramatic setting for your big day. 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.

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March 5 8 12 13 13 15 21 22 29 Planet Thanet CAMRA Beer Festival Jasmin Vardimon “MAZE” Tree Fu Tom Lee Nelson - Suited & Booted Simple Minds Pure Elite St George’s Day Parade* Pasha Kovalev - Life Through Dance

Sally Morgan A Night of Dirty Dancing The Circus of Horrors - The Night of the Zombie Puppetry of the Penis (Main Hall) Allo Allo Show/Dinner (Queens Hall) Vienna Festival Ballet - 35th Anniversary Gala Horace’s Palace of Variety The All Stars 26th Annual Charity Concert A Night of British Wrestling

March 3 4 6 - 7 13 - 14 21 22 26 28 - 29

Clod Ensemble - The Red Chair (Takes place at the Turner Contemporary) Thanet Gang Show 2015 Globe Theatre - Romeo & Juliet Opera Up Close - The Marriage of Figaro Theatre Royal Youth Theatre - Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales Stick Man - Live on Stage! Kill The Beast - He Had Hairy Hands The Fureys and Davey Arthur LipService - The Picture of Doreen Gray Musart Concert - Cross the edge of a Spring On The Run - So It Goes

Fascinating Aïda - Charm Offensive Sell a Door Theatre Company - Jekyll and Hyde Tara Arts - Macbeth Tortoise in a Nutshell - Feral The Searchers Mrs McMoon’s Tea Party Count Arthur Strong - Somebody Up There Licks Me University of Chichester Touring - Sweet Charity

May 1 Untied Artists - The Boy Who Bit Picasso (takes place at the Turner Contemporary) 1 Gerry and the Pacemakers 2 Blunderbus - Hugless Douglas 8 Ballet Central 2015 20 Spitfire Solo 21 Big Comedy Spectacular 22 Cregan & Co - With Ben Mills 23 Signor Baffo’s Restaurant

April 3 2, 4, 6 8 - 9 11 15 - 17 18 22 25 27 - 28 29 30

February 1 White Rabbit - 366 Days of Kindness 6 - 7 Jasmin Vardimon - Park 13 John Shuttleworth - A Wee Ken to Remember 14 Vamos Theatre - Nursing Lives 15 Miles Jupp - DVD recording 19 - 21 Police Panto 2015 - Fanny Folkly 24 Steeleye Span 26 Damian Williams - My Dog’s Got No Nose 27 Rich Hall - 3:10 to Humour 28 Play on Words Theatre - Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

January 22 Big Comedy Spectacular 23 Miracle Theatre - Dr Livingstone, I Presume? 24 Showaddywaddy 30 BOND! An Unauthorised Parody 31 Long Nose Puppets - Arthur’s Dreamboat

Theatre Royal

SpringSeason Diary Winter Gardens January 18 DAPA Productions Panto* 26 Sam Bailey in concert 30 An Evening With Noel Fielding

April 3-4 10 - 15 19 23 24 25 26 30 An Evening with Texas Del Boy Show/Dinner Sing As We Go The Witches of Eastwick

February 6 Jackson Live 11 Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (London Theatre Trip) 14 Valentine’s Rendezvous Club Dance 15 Simple Simon Happiness Show 20 - 22 G.E.E.K.

May 3 15 24 26 - 30

* Event listed but not featured in this brochure

44 Margate Theatres Guide Spring 2015 | Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online