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AUTUMN / WINTER 20100844 847 2426 (bkg fee)
GROUPS HOTLINE0844 372 7272www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
DREAMBOATS &
PETTICOATS
THE ARMSTRONG
& MILLER SHOW
TELL ME ON
A SUNDAY
PEPPA PIG’S PARTY
JIMMY CARR
WELCOMEWelcome to the Grimsby Auditorium Autumn/
Winter Season Brochure for 2010 and once
again I am extremely pleased to present another
exciting mix of shows.
Special highlights include the return of the
hip-swinging smash-hit musical Dreamboats
and Petticoats and in 2011, Auditorium family
favourite, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. This year’s pantomime Beauty
and the Beast, is brought to you again by Pele
Productions, starring Ian ‘H’ Watkins from
Steps as Muddles.
As usual we have the best in comedy including
a third visit for Jimmy Carr this year, The
Armstrong and Miller Show, Stewart Francis,
Ross Noble, Mark Watson, Jason Manford Live
and Lenny Henry!
A flavour of one nighters at the Auditorium
are recreating the magic of Take That in Back
For Good, Tell Me On A Sunday starring Claire
Sweeney, The Vagina Monologues, Peppa Pig’s
Party, a charming and imaginative show for the
little ones and many more.
If you would like to receive regular updates
along with competitions, pre sales for selected
shows and much more , make sure you sign up
to our online mailing list at
www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk.
On behalf of the management team and the
auditorium staff we look forward to welcoming
you back in the near future.
Diane Belding
General Manager
AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP (ATG) is the largest
theatre operator in the world
combining its international
stature with core local values.
As a successful and respected
theatre provider, ATG has
years of experience helping
millions of customers enjoy
the very best theatre and live
entertainment - and now it’s
your turn to be part of it.
SEPTEMBER
Fri 17 September
WAX – WEARABLE ARTS EXPOSE 4
Sun 19 September
DANCE COMPETITION
Wed 22 September
THE DRIFTERS IN CONCERT 4
OCTOBER
Fri 1 October
JIMMY CARR – LAUGHTER THERAPY 4
Sat 2 October
GRIMSBY AND CLEETHORPES
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Wed 6 October
MAXIMUM RHYTHM ‘N’ BLUES -
THE MANFREDS 4
Thu 7 October
THE ARMSTRONG & MILLER SHOW 5
Sat 9 October
BACK FOR GOOD 5
Sun 10 October
STEWART FRANCIS –
TOUR DE FRANCIS 5
Mon 11 October
SCHOOL CELEBRATION EVENT
Tue 12 October
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENT
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY 5
2010
THIS YEAR’S PANTOMIME
THU 9 - SUN 26 DEC
Wed 13 October
STEVE STEINMAN’S -
VAMPIRES ROCK 6
Thu 14 October
SALLY MORGAN –
PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD 6
Fri 15 October
FRANKIE BOYLE SOLD OUT
Mon 18 October
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES 6
Fri 22 October
GRIMSBY INSTITUTE GRADUATION
CEREMONY
Sat 23 October
60’S GOLD TOUR 2010 6
Sun 24 October
ROSS NOBLE –
NON SENSORY OVERLOAD 7
Thu 28 October
JOHN BISHOP SOLD OUT
Fri 29 October
ALL STAR AMERICAN SUPERSLAM
WRESTLING SPECTACULAR 7
Sat 30 October
THE RAT PACK -
VEGAS SPECTACULAR 7
NOVEMBER
Thu 4 November
MARK WATSON LIVE 7
Mon 8 November
TELL ME ON A SUNDAY 8
Thu 11 November
PARTYCASINO.COM
PREMIER LEAGUE SNOOKER 8
Sat 13 November
BORN TO ROCK N ROLL – TOGETHER
IN CONCERT WITH MARTY WILDE 8
Sat 20 & Sun 21 November
PEPPA PIG’S PARTY 9
Mon 22 November
REMEMBER WHEN AT CHRISTMAS 9
Tue 23 November
THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS - THE FOUR
CHAPTERS FROM HELL 10
Thu 25 November
ESSENCE OF IRELAND CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL - A WINTERS TALE 10
Fri 26 November
THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS IN
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 10
Sat 27 November
AN EVENING WITH DEREK ACORAH 10
Mon 29 November – Sat 4 December
DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS 12-13
DECEMBER
Thu 9 – Sun 26 December
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 14
JANUARY
Thu 27 January
BEYOND THE BARRICADES 15
Sat 29 - Sun 30 January
BSSK PRESENT
MIND BODY AND SPIRIT 15
FEBRUARY
Fri 11 & Sat 12 February
JASON MANFORD: LIVE 15
Fri 25 February
FIREMAN SAM
MARCH
Tue 8 – Sun 13 March
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 16-17
APRIL
Thu 28 April
LENNY HENRY IN CRADLE
TO RAVE: A MUSICAL JOURNEY 15
JULY
Thu 14 July
ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN
2011
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TREADWELL & PMG PRESENTTHE DRIFTERS IN CONCERTWED 22 SEP 7.30pm C G L
As one of the biggest selling bands of all time,
The Drifters perform some of the group’s biggest
hits includes classics such as Saturday Night at
the Movies, There Goes My First Love, Under The
Boardwalk, More Than A Number, Hello Happiness,
On Broadway, Kissing In The Back Row and many
more combining classic songs, new material, top
flight choreography and world class musicians. www.theofficialdrifters.com
JIMMY CARR - LAUGHTER THERAPYFRI 1 OCT 7.30pm Ages 16+
Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been
a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. Laughter
Therapy is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening
of non stop jokes, gags and banter.
If you’ve got a sick sense of humour then maybe
laughter is the best medicine. Not to be taken if
you have a sensitive disposition or an overactive
moral compass. Recommended dose: one brand
new show to be taken annually (I said annually).www.jimmycarr.com
ONE NIGHT SHOWS
MAXIMUM RHYTHM ‘N’ BLUES THE MANFREDS WITH SPECIAL GUESTSWED 6 OCT 7.30pm
Maximum Rhythm ‘N’ Blues is back boasting
some of the finest quality talent ever assembled
on one stage featuring The Manfreds with
original members Paul Jones, Mike D’Abo, Tom
McGuinness and Mike Hugg and their special
guests Alan Price and Cliff Bennett.
Hits include Do Wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1.
An All Star Line Up With The Hits To Match!
WAX - WEARABLE ART EXPOSEGRIMSBY INSTITUTEFRI 17 SEP
For those who aspire to a career in the creative
arts and media the WAX convention presents
a unique opportunity to share the experiences
of inspirational industry speakers and attend
workshops. Contact Rebekah Sparkes for more
information on 311 231.
Careers convention 10.30am – 4pm: Free (Ticket
required) Fashion Show 1pm: FREE (Ticket required)
Evening Fashion Show & Awards 6pm: £3.
THE ARMSTRONG & MILLER SHOWTHU 7 OCT 8pm C L
BAFTA Award Winner – Best Comedy.
Ben Miller and Xander Armstrong will be
performing a parade of characters from the TV
series including; The street-talking WWII chav
pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of
Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the
altar but still on his honeymoon; and so many more.
‘AN ABSOLUTE TREAT.’ Observer, (TV series)
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BACK FOR GOODSAT 9 OCT 7.30pm C G L F
Recreating the magic of Take That. If you like
Take That, you will LOVE Back For Good!
Featuring a feast of your infectious feel-good
favourites such as Relight My Fire, Never
Forget, Greatest Day, It Only Takes A Minute Girl,
Everything Changes, Shine to the heart-warming
Babe, Patience, Said It All and A Million Love Songs
you will be putting your hands together to Pray
that the boys are truly Back For Good!
STEWART FRANCIS TOUR DE FRANCISSUN 10 OCT 7.30pm Ages 16+
Great Comedians Come in Cycles. As seen on Mock
The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow
and 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
‘ONE OF VERY FEW STAND-UPS WHOSE PERFECTLY CRAFTED GAGS BEAR PROPER COMPARISON WITH TRANSATLANTIC GREATS LIKE STEVEN WRIGHT AND WOODY ALLEN’ Guardian www.stewartfrancis.com
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS THE SLEEPING BEAUTYTUE 12 OCT 7.30pm C
Vienna Festival Ballet returns to the Grimsby
Auditorium with their traditional, enchanting
production of The Sleeping Beauty.
A classic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent
score, classic Petipa choreography, beautiful
costumes, all combine to portray the struggle
between good and evil.www.viennafestivalballet.com
BOX OFFICE 0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
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SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY: ON THE ROAD THU 14 OCT 7.30pm G
Fresh from her new TV Series - Psychic Sally:
On The Road on LIVING TV, Britain’s best loved
celebrity psychic returns by overwhelming public
demand for her 2010 National theatre tour.
Famous for her work with the late Princess Diana,
Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her
tremendous personality to the stage with a unique
theatrical experience. Sally Morgan has taken
the UK by storm! www.sallymorgan.tv
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUESMON 18 OCT 7.30pm C G L
Following a sell-out season last Autumn, The
Vagina Monologues comes to the Grimsby
Auditorium with an all star cast including Nikki
Sanderson (Coronation Street) Roxanne Pallett
(Emmerdale) and Sue Jenkins (Brookside).
Based on author Eve Ensler’s ‘Vagina Interviews’,
this hilariously witty and moving collection of
tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous,
poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. www.vaginamonologues.co.uk
STEVE STEINMAN’S CULT ROCK SHOWVAMPIRES ROCKWED 13 OCT 7.30pm C G L
Steve Steinman, a full cast of superb singers,
dancers and a formidable band blast their way
through some of the greatest ever rock anthems
including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell,
Highway to Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine, Devil Gate
Drive, I Love Rock n Roll and many more!
All teamed with an amazing stage set and
pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock
spectacular is not to be missed!
60’S GOLD TOUR 2010SAT 23 OCT 7.30pm
Starring Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers
PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes. A show featuring all
the hits of the 60’s from THE ORIGINAL STARS OF
THE SIXTIES! The famous singles to the timeless
albums’ tracks, this show will create the ultimate
feel-good factor as the audiences are transported
back to the great nights enjoyed in their youth.
AN EVENING OF PURE NOSTALGIA! A SHOW
NOT TO BE MISSED!
ONE NIGHT SHOWS
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ROSS NOBLENONSENSORY OVERLOADSUN 24 OCT 8pm Ages 15+ C L
Nonsensory Overload is Noble back fresh from
his travels, not to mention his own TV show,
doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious
nonsense for your amusement. Now is your
chance to see one of the best live comics working
internationally today. Prepare your brain for a
Nonsensory Overload.
‘BRILLIANTLY INVENTIVE, QUIRKY STANDUP... SEE HIM AND MARVEL’ The Sun
THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULARSAT 30 OCT 7.30pm
Fun all the way as the ‘Purveyors of Cool’ come to
Grimsby with an exciting new show featuring the
greatest music of the 20th Century. Wonderful
memories of Frank, Dean & Sammy, Come Fly
With Me, Lady Is A Tramp, Mack the Knife etc. Lots
of hanky panky and banter too as their timeless
soiree remains the hottest party around. Free seat
for accompanied child under 16 with £16 seat.www.ratpack.biz
ALL STAR AMERICAN SUPERSLAM WRESTLING SPECTACULARFRI 29 OCT 7.30pm C F L
All Star Wrestling celebrates a 40 year reign as
Britain’s No 1 presenters at major venues in the
UK. Bringing you former WWE favourites and best
of British wrestlers in a 2 hour family friendly
action packed show.
The place to celebrate a Birthday and meet the
stars backstage. This show is a must for all ages!
MARK WATSON LIVETHU 4 NOV 7.30pm
The multi-award winning comedian and host
of BBC’s We Need Answers, Never Mind The
Buzzcocks, and a Mock The Week regular and
star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes
The World Substantially Better, Mark Watson
finally returns to the road in the UK, with his most
personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet.
Total sell-out seasons at the Montreal, Melbourne,
Sydney and Edinburgh Festivals.
BOX OFFICE 0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
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PARTYCASINO.COMPREMIER LEAGUE SNOOKER THU 11 NOV 7.15pm C G LReturns to Grimsby yet again for 1 fantastic night
the PLS will showcase 2 matches broadcast
LIVE on Sky Sports! The PLS line-up is always
extraordinary and features the world’s most
prestigious players. Grimsby Auditorium will
host current PLS title-holder Shaun Murphy
versus World No.8 Mark Williams, followed by the
legendary Ronnie O’Sullivan versus current World
Champion Neil Robertson. We look forward to
seeing you there! VIP packages available.
BORN TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLLTOGETHER IN CONCERTSAT 13 NOV 7.30pm
Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane,
and Jet Harris with Roxy Wilde and the Wildcats
join forces in a spectacular show that will show
they were…BORN TO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL.
Performing their own hits and collaborating live on
stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden and Jet
show us how rock n’ roll with its fusion of sound
and rhythm shaped the style of music that we
listened to then and still do today.
TELL ME ON A SUNDAYMON 8 NOV 7.30pm C G L
CLAIRE SWEENEY STARS IN ANDREW
LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S
MASTERPIECE OF MUSICAL THEATRE.
A rare opportunity to see the definitive
version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don
Black’s classic musical Tell Me on a
Sunday. With a wonderful original score,
featuring the chart topping song Take That
Look Off Your Face, it is now remodeled for
Claire Sweeney for 2010 with an exclusive
new song, I Still Believe in Love.
Tell Me on a Sunday charts the romantic
misadventures of a young English girl in
New York. Brimming with optimism, she
seeks success and love. But as she
weaves her way through the maze of the
city and her own anxieties, frustrations
and heartaches, she begins to wonder
whether she’s been looking for love in all
the wrong places.
ONE NIGHT SHOWS
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PEPPA PIGSAT 20 NOV 1pm & 4pm
SUN 21 NOV 10am & 1pm
F
Oink oink - it’s Peppa Pig! Peppa is a playful
little piggy who lives with her younger brother
George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through
everyday adventures she plays games, makes
new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite
activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!
Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very
special day. It’s Peppa Pig’s birthday. Come and
join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy
Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant.
This BAFTA award-winning children’s TV
show is recreated live on stage featuring
beautifully true-to-life puppets, for the first
time, from the producers of LazyTown
Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG.
‘A GREAT FAMILY SHOW’Express & Echo
Peppa Pig ©Astley Baker Davies Ltd/E1 Entertainment Ltd 2003
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
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REMEMBER WHEN AT CHRISTMASMON 22 NOV 2.30pm G
Following their very successful first visit this year,
don’t miss the special Christmas production of this
very popular show which will have you singing along
to all your festive favourites. Come & enjoy a
wonderful festive trip down memory lane to a time
when Christmas really was ‘The Most Wonderful
Time Of The Year’.
Join Neil Sands and his cast of West End performers
for over two hours of musical memories, nostalgia
and good old fashioned festive FUN!
BOX OFFICE 0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
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THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS IN THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMASFRI 26 NOV 7pm
Paul, Barry and the rest of the gang are back
for a new Pantomime for 2010. When the evil
Jack Frost steals all the children’s presents from
Father Christmas who can the Elves ask to save
Christmas? Only Paul & Barry! Oh Dear Oh Dear!
Don’t miss this spectacular, comedy Christmas
special adventure of The Chuckle Brothers in
Twelve Days of Xmas’. Guaranteed Fun for all
the family from ages 3 to 103.
ESSENCE OF IRELANDCHRISTMAS SPECIAL - A WINTERS TALETHU 25 NOV 7.30pm C G L
Fans of Irish Dance and Music get a chance to enjoy
the true Spirit of Christmas at the spectacular
show Essence of Ireland – A Winters Tale.
This special Christmas edition blends traditional
Irish music and dance, coupled with all your
favourite Christmas classics, including the heart
warming Fairytale of New York.
This is a christmas show not to be missed!www.essenceofireland.co.uk
AN EVENING WITH DEREK ACORAHSAT 27 NOV 7.30pm G
Derek Acorah is undoubtedly the UK’s No 1 Spirit
Medium. The star of living TV’s Paranormal Egypt,
Ghost Towns, Most Haunted and Most Haunted
Live, brings his hugely entertaining evening of
psychic abilities to the Grimsby Auditorium by
popular demand.
Wherever he appears his shows are sell outs, so
book early to avoid disappointment.www.derekacorah.org
CIRCUS OF HORRORS FOUR CHAPTERS FROM HELLTUE 23 NOV 7.30pm C G L Ages 16+
The Circus of Horrors has had a major revamp
and is back rockin’ & shockin’ with a special brand
new show created especially to celebrate its
15th bloody year. It will take you on a journey
through all four of the shows incarnations and is
the nearest thing you will get to a Circus of Horrors
greatest hits. Imagine if Quentin Tarantino had
directed Cirque Du Soleil then you would be only
half way there. www.circusofhorrors.co.uk
ONE NIGHT SHOWS LOOK WHAT’S BEEN ON AT MERIDIAN PARK IN 2010
LOOK WHAT’S BEEN ON AT MERIDIAN PARK IN 2010
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ROUNDERS TOURNAMENT TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA FAMILY FUN DAY SPORTS TASTER DAY
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‘SUPERB. A GREAT NIGHT OUT’DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘TREMENDOUS’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
‘I LOVED EVERY MOMENT’DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’DAILY EXPRESS
‘SUPERB’BBC RADIO
Re-live the greatest time of your life again as the rockin’ rollin’
smash hit West End musical, inspired by the million-selling
albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two and Three returns
to Grimsby by popular demand as part of a major UK tour.
In 1961 emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman
and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female
fans and, more importantly, the gorgeous Sue. But when
Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano,
love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.
Featuring the hit songs Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love
Him, Shaking All Over, In Dreams, Bobby’s Girl, Three Steps
To Heaven, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue,
Happy Birthday Sweet 16, What A Wonderful World, Let’s Twist
Again, Teenager In Love, At The Hop, The Wanderer
and many more hits from music’s golden era!
Includes previous cast photos
BILL KENWRIGHT and LAURIE MANSFIELD in association with UNIVERSAL MUSIC present
‘SUPERB. A GREAT NIGHT OUT’DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘TREMENDOUS’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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MON 29 NOV - SAT 4 DEC Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
OPENING NIGHT OFFER2 for 1 offer
C G L F
0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
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A SPECTACULAR FAMILY PANTOMIME FOR CHRISTMAS
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DECEMBER
Thu 9 10.00 2.00
Fri 10 10.00 2.00
Sat 11 2.00 7.00
Sun 12 2.00
Mon 13 No performances
Tue 14 10.00 2.00
Wed 15 10.00 2.00
Thu 16 10.00 2.00
Fri 17 No performances
Sat 18 1.00 5.00
Sun 19 2.00
Mon 20 2.00 7.00
Tue 21 2.00 7.00
Wed 22 2.00 7.00
Thu 23 2.00 7.00
Fri 24 2.00
Sat 25 No performances
Sun 26 2.00
KEY RED Preview & Press perfs
BLACK Standard perfs
C G L F
G GROUPS 10 +
Call 0844 372 7272
STARRING
IAN ‘H’ WATKINSFROM STEPS AS THE
HILARIOUS MUDDLES
0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
This heart-warming and enchanting adventure is the
classic love story of Belle, a young woman in a small
provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a Prince
trapped in a spell. If the Beast can learn to love and to be
loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed
back to his former self. However, time is running out, and
if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon before the last
rose dies…he will be forever trapped!
See how the hilarious Muddles ( Ian ‘H’ Watkins )
unknowingly goes to work in the Beast’s castle. Boo and
hiss as he stands up to the vain and pompous ‘Anton’ who
tries to bully Belle into marrying him.
Don’t miss this wonderful pantomime ending with a
fantastic STEPS medley and members of the audience
have a chance to perform on stage with ‘H’. Join us for a
great night out and kid’s come dressed as your
favourite character!
TICKETS
FROM £8
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BRAND NEW 2011 SHOWS
BSSK PRESENT MIND BODY AND SPIRITSAT 29 - SUN 30 JAN 10am-5pm C
Complementary Therapies: Reiki, Reflexology,
Hypnotherapy, EFT, Hopi Ear Candling, Aromatherapy,
Past Life Regression, Massage and many more.
Unusual Gifts: Jewellery, Clothing, Bags, Books,
Cards, Crystals, Art, Incense, Angels, Pagan & Wiccan
and more. Divinations: Psychic Artist, Aura Camera,
Mediums, Palm & Crystal Ball Readers, Tarot Readers,
Astrologers, Clairvoyants & Psychics.
Free talks and workshops – different each day.
BEYOND THE BARRICADE THU 27 JAN 7.30pm
The UK’s leading musical theatre concert, Beyond the Barricade is set to return in 2011 with a Brand New Show. Recreating with amazing authenticity the original West End/Broadway musical hit songs, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables perform songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Blood Brothers, and many more major hit productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables! www.beyondthebarricade.com
JASON MANFORD LIVEFRI 11 & SAT 12 FEB 7.30pm Ages 16+
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Walk on the Wild
Side, Comedy Rocks, 8 out of 10 Cats, Royal Variety
Performance 2009 and Jason Manford & Friends.
‘SHARP OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY…INSPIRED ONE-LINERS… MANFORD CERTAINLY KNOWS HOW TO GET THE LAUGHS.’ Metrowww.jasonmanford.com
LENNY HENRY IN CRADLE TO RAVE: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THU 28 APR 7.30pm
CRADLE TO RAVE is the brand new one man show
from Lenny Henry, fresh from his award winning
stint in Northern Broadside’s Othello. Lenny returns
to his roots with a funky, funny and touching show
about the thing he loves most: music. CRADLE TO
RAVE is a musical journey, exploring the role music
has played, and will play, at every stage of Lenny’s
life from the womb to the tomb. Hit it! Written by
Lenny Henry and Jon Canter.0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
BOX OFFICE 0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
‘IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS. BRILLIANT!’ THE SUNDAY TIMES
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TUE 8 - SUN 13 MARTue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Thu mats 2.30pm
Sat & Sun mats 2pm
Sun eve 5pm
OPENING NIGHT OFFER2 for 1 offer
C G L
0844 847 2426 (fees apply)
www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
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Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’,
‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice
and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues
to enjoy huge success across the country with standing
ovations at every performance.
Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a
hair’s breadth behind winner Lee Mead in the hit BBC series
Any Dream Will Do, takes on the title role, having won the hearts
of the nation with his sparkling charisma and
sensational singing voice.
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the
coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable
songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me
and One More Angel.
Joseph bursts on to the stage at the Grimsby Auditorium
so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!
‘IT’S UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE. GO, GO, GO JO!’
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Please note the Wednesday matinee and the Saturday first matinee will be performed
by our alternate Joseph. Please contact the Box Office for more information
‘THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY’ ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS
‘MAGNIFICENT’EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
‘A TECHNICOLOR TRIUMPH!’THE INDEPENDENT
BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
‘IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS. BRILLIANT!’ THE SUNDAY TIMES
BOOKING INFORMATION
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BOOK IN PERSON
Call into our Box Office on
Cromwell Rd, Grimsby, North East Lincs
DN31 2BH. Venue opening times are as
follows: Monday – Saturday: 12pm – 6pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays: 1hr prior to
start of show.
Show Nights: 15 mins after start of show.
ONLINE
Log on to
www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk*
TELEPHONE
Call our combined 24hr Box Office and
Ticketmaster number
0844 847 2426*.
(Please see box office time above)
Groups (10+) call 0844 372 7272
*Subject to booking/transaction fee
BY POST
State the performance and seat choice,
enclosing a cheque or postal order
made payable to The Ambassador
Theatre Group Venues to our address
above. Please enclose stamped
addressed envelope.
CONCESSIONS
Shows with these symbols have the
following concessions available:
C Concessions Available
G Groups Discount Available
L LiveCard Holder Discounts
F Family Discount Available
For more details about concessions
available please contact the Box Office.
RESTORATION FUND
The ticket price for certain shows may
include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s
restoration fund.
RESERVATION BOOKINGS
You can reserve tickets, which must
be paid for within 5 working days.
Unpaid reservations are immediately
released for sale when the deadline
for payment expires.
PAYMENT
You can call into the Auditorium Box
Office to purchase tickets by cash,
cheque or credit / debit card. Please
note that certain shows carry a credit /
debit card charge. You will be informed
of this when you are booking your
tickets. Cheques should be made payable
to ATG Venues and accompanied by a
valid bankers card with a guarantee limit
sufficient to cover the amount payable.
ACCESS FOR ALL
Grimsby Auditorium has the following
facilities for people with special needs.
Accessible toilets in all areas, wheelchair
spaces, lifts to the first floor bar facility,
Infra Red Hearing System compatible in
stalls and circle area. Please call 0844
277 9856 (24hrs). Guide/hearing
dogs are welcome. If you wish to book a
wheelchair space please call 01472 26
2567. To help us provide you with the
best service possible please inform the
Box Office of your requirements when
booking your seats.
SHOWING YOU WE CARE
Through our customer service
programme ‘Showing You We Care’ we
are committed to making your visit to
our venue both memorable and
enjoyable. Our staff are on hand if you
require any assistance whatsoever.
There is also a Duty Manager available
if you have any problems or comments
which may assist in making your future
visits as, or more, enjoyable.
BAR & REFRESHMENT FACILITIES
The Auditorium has 2 fully licensed
bottle bars, kiosk, coffee station and an
in-Auditorium ice cream service.
THEATRE TOKENS
Theatre tokens are now available to buy
from the Box Office. Theatre tokens
make a great gift which everyone
can enjoy and with musicals, dramas,
comedies, operas and ballets, the
choice is simply endless.
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As issued by head office and on display
in the Grimsby Auditorium Box Office.
FREE CAR PARKING
Over 350 on-site car parking spaces
and 10 coach parking spaces covered
by closed-circuit television.
The information in this brochure was correct at
time of going to press. We reserve the right to
make alterations to the published programme
of events and their prices and concessions.
AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP Grimsby Auditorium is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard.
PRICE BAND A B C D E
The Drifters All tickets £21
Jimmy Carr All tickets £25
Maximum Rhythm
‘n’ Blues £24 £22 £22 £22 £22
The Armstrong
and Miller ShowAll tickets £21
Back For Good All tickets £21, Children £16
Stewart Francis All tickets £16
Vienna Festival
Ballet present The
Sleeping Beauty
Circle
£21.50/
Stalls
£17.50 £17.50 £13.50 £13.50 £13.50
Vampires Rock All tickets £21
Sally Morgan All tickets £20.50
The Vagina
MonologuesAll tickets £18
60s Gold Tour £26 £23.50 £23.50 £23.50 £23.50
Ross Noble All tickets £22
Superslam
Wrestling
Adults £15
Children £13
The Rat Pack -
Vegas Spectacular £20 £18 £16 £16 £16
Mark Watson All tickets £17.50
Tell Me On A
Sunday £25 £20 £20 £20 £20
Premier League
Snooker
All tickets £16
VIP tickets 2 for £80
Born To Rock
N Roll £23.50 £21.50 £21.50 £21.50 £21.50
Peppa Pig -
Peppa Pig’s Party
Adults
£15.50
Children
£13.50
Adults
£13.50
Children
£11.50
Adults
£13.50
Children
£11.50 £13.50
Adults £13.50
Children £11.50
Remember When
At Christmas
All tickets £10
Concessions £9
The Circus Of
Horrors
£18
£25 £21 £18 £13 £13
Essence Of Ireland £20.50 £18.50 £18.50 £18.50 £18.50
Chuckle Brothers
in The Twelve Days
Of Christmas
Adults £17
Children £16
An Evening With
Derek AcorahAll tickets £18.50
Dreamboats and
Petticoats*
Opening Night Offer All tickets 2 for 1 Offer
Mon - Thu eves &
Sat mat
Wed mat
Fri & Sat eves
£27.50
£24.50
£30
£23.50
£21.50
£26
£20.50
£18.50
£23
£17.50
£14.50
£19.50
£17.50 £14.50 £19.50
Beauty and
The Beast
Preview Night &
Press Night
All other perfs
All tickets £10
Adults £16, Children £12
PRICE BAND A B C D E
BSSK Mind Body
and Spirit
One day pass £4.50
Two days pass £7.50
Jason Manford All tickets £21
Fireman Sam Adults £14, Children £12
Joseph**
Opening Night Offer
All tickets 2 for 1 Offer
Wed - Thu eves
Wed - Thu mats
Fri - Sun mats & eves
Children Sat mat
£24
£21
£26
£10
£21
£17
£23
£10
£19
£14
£20
£10
£15
£12
£17.50
£15 £12
£17.50
Lenny Henry All tickets £24.50
Chubby Brown All tickets £20
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BACK BALCONY
CIRCLE
STALLS - GROUND LEVEL
STAGE
SIDE BALCONY SIDE BALCONY
Seating plans, price breaks and prices may vary for some productions.
*No concession on Sat eves.
**All Concessions exclude Sat eves and All Sun perfs.
Band D = Wheelchair spaces
Band E = Restricted view
Why not make your visit to the theatre
an even better one by getting it together
with a group and making the most of our
fabulous Group Bookings service?
Did you know, when booking 10 or more
tickets you can receive the following
benefits without deposit:
+ Advanced notification and priority booking
+ Generous savings per ticket
+ No booking fees
+ Pre ordering of programmes and ice creams
+ Confirmation invoices to help you keep track
+ Up to six weeks to pay
This service is completely free. All you need
to do is pick a show, pick up the phone and
get booking!
For advice on booking as a group or to get
those tickets reserved, call the Group Sales
Coordinator (Mon - Sat 12am - 6pm) on
0844 372 7272 or email
HIGHLIGHTS FOR GROUP BOOKERS
Here is a selection of some of the savings
available to groups.
Back For Good Groups 10+: 1 in 10 free
Sleeping Beauty Ballet school: all tickets £10
The Vagina
Monologues Groups 5+: £2.50 off plus buy 10 get 1 free
Tell Me On A Sunday Groups 10+: £5 off top price ticket
2010 Premier League Snooker Groups 10+: 1 in 10 free
Remember When at Christmas Groups 10+: 1 in 10 free
Essence Of Ireland Groups 10+: 1 in 10 free
Dreamboats And Groups 10+: £3.50 off top two prices Petticoats (excluding Sat eve) Groups 20+: £4.50 off top two prices plus 1 free ticket (excluding Sat eve) School groups: £11 best available seats midweek mats plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils
Beauty And Groups 10+: £12 all seatsThe Beast Groups 50+: £10 all seats School groups: £8 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils
Joseph Groups 10+: £3.50 off top three prices Mon - Thu eves plus 1 free ticket Midweek mats early perfs: £2.50 off top three prices plus 1 free ticket School groups: £9.50 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 pupils
BECOME A GROUP BOOKER AND SAVE £££’S!
