New Alexandra Theatre: Autumn 2014 Brochure

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autumn 2014

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comes to birmingham tue 25 - sat 29 nov

I am delighted to introduce our Autumn 2014 brochure,

which is packed with top-name productions visiting the

New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham this season.

You helped to make our Spring/Summer season one of

the most successful in our history. West Side Story broke

Box Office records in its 3 week stay at the theatre and

Jersey Boys looks set to enjoy similar success as our

Christmas show from 9 December for 4 weeks.

Make sure you get your tickets before they’re gone!

We have now completed auditions for our annual Stage

Experience and once again I was astounded by the talent

and ability of the 300+ young people who turned out to

audition. We are now fully cast for Footloose - so prepare

to cut loose with some of the finest young talent that the

West Midlands has to offer.

We enjoy opening our doors to the public so if you would

like to know more about the New Alexandra Theatre and

see what goes on behind the scenes, why not come along

on one of our backstage tours? If you belong to a group,

we can also arrange private tours, see page 17 for

more details.

We continue to offer access performances to ensure

all patrons can enjoy the world-class shows at the New

Alexandra Theatre, see page 32 for our list of current

access performances and check our website to stay

up-to-date.

Don’t forget about our fabulous offers for ATG Theatre

Card Members - with discounted tickets on many shows

and at the bar, as well as exclusive priority booking.

ATG Theatre Card Members are currently enjoying the

full range of benefits in all 39 ATG venues across the

UK and in the West End.

I look forward to welcoming you back to the New

Alexandra Theatre soon!

welcome

Andrew Lister

General Manager

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JulY caitlin moran WED 16 JUl

the DreamboYs ThU 17 JUl

motown’s greatest hits - how sweet it is SAT 19 JUl

augustfootloose stage experience 2014 WED 20 - SAT 23 AUG

rhYthm of the Dance SUN 24 AUG

scoobY Doo the mYsterY of the pYramiD MON 25 - WED 27 AUG

the elo experience SAT 30 AUG

septemberbugle boY D-DaY tour WED 3 SEp

think floYD SAT 6 SEp

an evening with art garfunkel SUN 7 SEp

sallY morgan TUE 9 SEp

bless ‘em all ThU 11 SEp

an evening of burlesque FrI 12 SEp

roY chubbbY brown SAT 13 SEp

avenue q TUE 16 - SAT 20 SEp

blockbuster the musical TUE 23 - SAT 27 SEp

michael palin TUE 30 SEp

october the Drifters WED 1 OCT

the illegal eagles ThU 2 OCT

aloha from hawaii FrI 3 OCT

koJo: almost famous SAT 4 OCT

the mousetrap MON 6 - SAT 11 OCT

Dreamboats & miniskirts MON 13 - SAT 18 OCT

maDama butterflY SUN 19 OCT

the importance of being earnest TUE 21 - SAT 25 OCT

oliver samuels: DollY house SUN 26 OCT

charlie lanDsborough WED 29 OCT

ha ha hooD! ThU 30 OCT

ross noble FrI 31 OCT & SAT 1 NOv

november al murraY SUN 2 NOv

stones in his pockets MON 3 NOv

vampires rock WED 5 NOv

the billY furY Years ThU 6 NOv

octonauts live! SAT 8 & SUN 9 NOv

the perfect murDer MON 10 - SAT 15 NOv

Dancing in the streets SUN 16 NOv

buDDY hollY anD the cricketers: hollY at christmas ThU 20 NOv

Jackson live in concert FrI 21 NOv

ken DoDD SAT 22 NOv

roY orbison & frienDs SUN 23 NOv

to kill a mockingbirD TUE 25 - SAT 29 NOv

martY wilDe’s rock ‘n’ roll partY SUN 30 NOv

December west enD women TUE 2 DEC

abba mania WED 3 DEC

christmas with the rat pack ThU 4 - SAT 6 DEC

JerseY boYs TUE 9 DEC - SUN 4 JAN

JanuarY 2015 Joe longthorne ThU 22 JAN

Jethro FrI 23 JAN

return to the forbiDDen planet MON 26 - SAT 31 JAN

februarY 2015 spamalot MON 2 - SAT 7 FEB

calamitY Jane TUE 17 - SAT 21 FEB

march 2015 la traviata SAT 14 MAr

arcaDia MON 23 - SAT 28 MAr

Derren brown MON 30 MAr - SAT 11 Apr

DiarY 2014/15

groups save £££s

thinking of bringing a group of 10 or more people? whY not take aDvantage of our group Discounts Contact our Group Bookings

Department on 0844 871 3031 (Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm)

or email [email protected]

new alexanDra theatre stage experience presents footloose Groups 10+ £3 off per ticket

avenue q Groups 6+ £4 off per ticket Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £16.50 First Time Groups 10+ Great discounts available!

blockbuster the musical Groups 10+ £3 off per ticket Groups 20+ £4 off per ticket Groups 40+ £5 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £12

the mousetrap Groups 10+ £3 off per ticket Groups 20+ £5 off per ticket plus 1 ticket free School Groups 10+ Tickets £15 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 students

Dreamboats anD miniskirts Groups 10+ £5/£7 off per ticket

the importance of being earnest Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket Groups 40+ £7 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £15 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets purchased

the perfect murDer Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £15 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets purchased

to kill a mockingbirD Groups 10+ £4 off per ticket Groups 20+ £5 off per ticket Groups 40+ £6 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £12 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets purchased First Time Groups 10+ Great discounts available!

christmas with the rat pack Groups 10+ £4 off per ticket Groups 20+ £4 off per ticket plus 1 free with every 10 tickets purchased

JerseY boYs Groups 10+ £5 off per ticket Groups 20+ £6 off per ticket Groups 40+ £7 off per ticket School Groups 10+ Tickets £15

Group discounts are also

available on selected one night

shows. look for the G symbol

on individual show pages or call

our Groups Department for

more information.The groups discounts featured apply to

certain performances and price bands only.

For full information please contact our

Groups Department

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wed 20 - sat 23 auG Wed - Sat 7pm, Sat 2pm

atG theatre card £3 off Wed - Sat (Top price bands)

c o G Details page 34

the miDlanDs’ brightest stars of tomorrow

A musical adventure the whole family will enjoy!

Scooby-Doo and the gang are back by

popular demand and with even more spooky

mystery and fun - this time in the pyramids.

The cartoon classic comes to life!

Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, velma and

Daphne arrive in Egypt where they must

solve the mystery of pharaoh hatchepsout’s

pyramid. Easy, you say? Not if the gang has to

deal with mysterious mummies plus the wrath of

the pharaoh, who will transform anyone who

dares to approach the pyramid into stone!

With hilarious physical comedy, popular tunes

and special effects, the whole family will enjoy

this new episode live on stage.

SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © hanna-Barbera.WB ShIElD: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

mon 25 - wed 27 auG Mon - Wed 6.30pm Tue & Wed 2.30pm

child ticket £15.50 (£17.40 online or by phone)

G f Details page 34

cartoon classic comes to life!

Stage Adaptation by DEAN pITChFOrD and WAlTEr BOBBIE

Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean pitchford

Music by TOM SNOW lyrics by DEAN pITChFOrD

Additional Music by ErIC CArMEN, SAMMY hAGAr,

KENNY lOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN

An amateur production by arrangement

with r&h Theatricals Europe ltd.

‘one of the most talenteD teams of performers i’ve

seen on anY stage’ThE BrIDGE rADIO, Annie 2013

Over 130 talented young performers from across

the Midlands star in this full-scale New Alexandra

Theatre production of the explosive rock ‘n’ roll

musical Footloose. Featuring classic ‘80s anthems

including Holding Out For A Hero, i’m Free and

Let’s Hear it For The Boy, Footloose is an

electrifying and heartfelt tale of love, loss

and the irrepressible spirit of youth.

new alexandra theatre Presents staGe exPerience 2014

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‘the funniest thing i have ever seen’ kiSS fM

★★★★★‘You’D be a muppet to miss it’

EDinburgh EvEning nEWS

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Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for best Musical,

best Score and best book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part

felt and packed with heart.

following five years in the West End and sell-out runs worldwide

(packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this

hugely entertaining show is hitting the road on a brand new tour!

Created by Jeff Marx and robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of

Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q

is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the

loveable characters on a downtown new York street trying

to make sense of life’s burning issues.

hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific

batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers

and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other.

So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today!

www.avenuequk.com @avenuequktour

MuSiC & LYriCS bY robert loPez & Jeff marx

book bY Jeff whitty

bASED on An originAL ConCEpT bY robert loPez & Jeff marx

This production is given by permission of JoSEf WEinbErgEr LTD

on behalf of MuSiC ThEATrE inTErnATionAL of new York

Avenue Q has not been authorised or approved by the Jim henson Company or Sesame

Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Suitable for audiences 14+.

‘the best musical of the DecaDe!’ SUNDAY TIMES

★★★★★AbSoLuTE rADio

★★★★ ‘hugelY wittY’ ThE SCoTSMAn

tue 16 - sat 20 seP Tue - Thu & Sat 7.30pm fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card half price Tue & fri 5pm £10 off Wed, Thu & fri 8.30pm (Top price bands)

c o G s Details page 34

0844 871 3011 atgtickets.com/birmingham Bkg fees apply

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tue 23 - sat 27 seP Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card £10 off Tue - Thu (prem & A)


fEATuring ThE hiT SongS

tiger feetmickeYthe cat crept inliving next Door to alicesome girlsballroom blitZ48 crashteenage rampageif You can’t give me lovecan the canlittle willY blockbusterDevil gate Drivestumblin’ in AnD MAnY MorE


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a great new british musical

BLOCKBUSTER The Musical, follows the global success of

Mamma Mia and We Will Rock You and features the chart-busting

hits of the legendary song-writing team Nicky Chinn and Mike

Chapman, who dominated the pop world in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

The book is by David Soames who co-wrote the musical Time

for Cliff richard, which ran for two years in the West End

at the Dominion theatre.

it’s 2014 and Mickey block, a young busker singing in London’s

Soho, is being pursued by a loan shark and takes refuge in Crazy

Max’s retro record Shop. Soon, Max, a mystical figure, discovers

Mickey’s problems and tells him he can turn his life around

by performing two selfless deeds within seven days.

before he knows it he finds himself back in 1975...

Will Mickey fulfil his destiny and turn his life around

or will time run out?

‘it’s a ballroom blitZ’paul nicholas

AS crazy maxsuZanne shaw

AS carolIN

FEATUrING

ThE SMASh-hIT

SONGS OF

sweet, suZi

quatro, smokie AND

tina turner

mon 6 - sat 11 oct Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

audio described

Performance Sat 11 oct 2.30pm Touch Tour 1.30pm

atG theatre card half price Mon (prem, A - C) £3 off Tue - Thu (prem, A - C)

c o G s a Details page 34


★★★★ThE hErALD

‘the cleverest murDer mYsterY of british theatre’ThE TELEgrAph

‘a trulY entertaining classic thriller’ThE SunDAY TiMES

‘DeserveDlY a classic among murDer thrillers’ThE obSErvEr

the legenDarY, smash-hit thriller returns to birmingham following a sell-out run

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A classic. A landmark. A legend.

The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the

longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre and

now it’s back by popular demand following a record

breaking sell out week in 2013.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country

house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is

a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the

suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the

last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the

motives are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has

created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly

intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

www.MousetrapOnTour.com

bill kenwriGht AND laurie mansfield IN ASSOCIATION WITh universal music prESENT

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what happeneD to ‘bobbY & laura’ anD ‘norman & sue’?

Their story continues...

BOOK BY

& laurence marks

maurice gran

It’s 1963, and the world is changing. Bobby and laura’s hit single

Dreamboats and Petticoats has not taken off. Norman

and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss - and a baby!

But ray and Donna seem blissfully happy.

The advent of the Beatles and the Merseyside sound is inspirational.

But will it inspire Bobby and laura to have one more shot at stardom,

Norman to ‘get off the drains’ and find that singing voice he has longed

for, and ray to realise his ambition and manage a really top pop act?

All will be revealed in this follow-up with the same wit,

charm and great songs as Dreamboats and Petticoats.

Many of the songs are from the next period in pop history.

INClUDING ThE SMASh hITS...

a picture of You ★ Don’t ever changeDo You love me ★ hanDY man ★ it’s in his kiss

go now ★ when will i be loveD ★ hippY hippY shake

and many more...

from the team that brought You Dreamboats anD petticoats

bill kenwriGht AND laurie mansfield IN ASSOCIATION WITh universal music prESENT

mon 13 - sat 18 oct Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card half price Mon (prem, A & b) £5 off Tue - Thu (A - C) Limited Availability

under 26s half price Mon - Thu & Sat mat

(A - C). Limited Availability

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the sequel to Dreamboats anD petticoats

branD new album out

summer 2014

Madama Butterfly Sun 19 oct 7.30pm La Traviata Sat 14 Mar 7.30pm Early booking offers available!

atG theatre card £5.50 off (prem & A)


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opera anD ballet international present

an ellen kent Production featurinG international soloists, a hiGhly Praised chorus and full orchestra

both operas

sung in italian

with English

surtitlesCast subject to change

puccini maDama butterflYWiTh korEAn SoprAno elena dee

AnD JApAnESE SoprAno miki mori

back by overwhelming public demand,

this award-winning opera returns with exquisite

sets and with a spectacular Japanese garden,

fabulous costumes including antique wedding

kimonos from Japan and the unforgettable

arias One Fine Day and Love Duet.

verDi la traviata STArring elena dee AnD alyona kistenyova

The love story that gripped Paris.

A beautiful and fully staged production of a

tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music,

La Traviata is verdi’s outstanding interpretation

of one of the most popular love stories of the

19th century, La Dame aux Camelias.

based on a true story, it tells of the passionate

loves and life of the consumptive

courtesan, violetta.

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wilDe’s comic masterpiece Direct from the west enD

‘a trivial plaY for serious people’ oSCAr WiLDE

Oscar Wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece

The Importance of Being Earnest features an all-star cast comprising

Rosalind Ayres, Niall Buggy, Patrick Godfrey, Nigel Havers,

Martin Jarvis, Christine Kavanagh, Cherie Lunghi and Siân Phillips

performing as The bunbury Company of players, in a new production

directed by Lucy Bailey, designed by William Dudley with added

material written by Simon Brett, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick,

the composer and sound designer is Tom Mills.

The Importance of Being Earnest is known to elegantly lampoon

the hypocrisies of a victorian society and opens as two bachelors,

the dependable John Worthing, J.p. and upper class playboy Algernon

Moncrieff, feel compelled to create different identities in order to

pursue two eligible ladies Cecily Cardew and gwendolyn fairfax.

The hilarious misadventures which result from their subterfuge;

their brushes with the redoubtable Lady bracknell and the uptight

Miss prism results in a plot that twists and fizzles with some

of the finest dialogue to be found in theatre.

RosALINDAyRes

NIALL Buggy

NIgeLHAVeRs

MARTINJARVIs

CHRIsTINeKAVANAgH

sIâNPHILLIPs

CHeRIeLuNgHI

tue 21 - sat 25 oct Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card half price Tue (prem, A & b) £5 off Wed & Thu (prem, A & b)

midweek matinee over 60s/student offer £15 tickets Wed 2.30pm (b & C)

(£16.90 online or by phone)



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sat 8 & sun 9 nov 10am, 1pm & 4pm

family ticket £58 (Max. 2 adults) (£65.60 online or by phone)

children £2 off per ticket

live for the first time


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the proDucers of PePPa Pig’s Big sPlash, lazyTown live! anD Ben and holly’s liTTle Kingdom present a thrilling unDerwater aDventure for all the familY live on stage for the first time

When there’s trouble under the sea,

the Octonauts dive into action!

Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission

with our underwater adventure super heroes,

Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and peso, in the brand

new live stage show, Octonauts and the Deep

Sea Volcano Adventure.

visit strange new worlds full of mysteries to

unravel, with surprises around every corner this

action packed interactive show features music and

all your favourite characters live on stage

for the very first time!

mon 10 - sat 15 nov Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card half price Mon (prem, A & b) £5 off Tue - Thu (A - C)



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‘a night for everYone, with horror, intrigue, mYsterY anD Yet plentY of comeDY, all superblY performeD. it’s terrific!’ briTiSh ThEATrE guiDE

‘the perfect entertainment; DevilishlY clever anD terrific fun’ ChiChESTEr obSErvEr

‘murDer most perfect. it’s a blooming gooD night out!’ EASTErn DAiLY prESS

‘a thriller with killer one-liners. an all-star cast haD the auDience in fits of laughter anD at times on the eDge of their seats in this superb fast paceD thriller’ CovEnTrY TELEgrAph

‘a huge theatre hit’ MiLTon kEYnES CiTiZEn

the new stage hit from the no.1 best-selling author peter James

This highly entertaining dark comedy thriller has been

acclaimed by audiences and critics around the country.

have you ever wondered how you commit the perfect murder?

victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for a long time.

But their marriage has reached crisis point and victor has decided

there is only one way to get Joan out of his life forever but he’s

about to get a nasty surprise. As a young Detective roy Grace

starts to investigate his very first homicide case, dark forces

intervene and Grace begins to fear that nothing is quite as it seems.

With an all-star cast led by Robert Daws (The Royal, Roger Roger,

Outside edge, theatre productions include The Secret of Sherlock

Holmes in the West End), Dawn Steele (Wild at Heart and Monarch

of the Glen, theatre productions include Agatha Christie’s Verdict

and Noel Coward’s Volcano in the West End), Gray O’Brien

(Coronation Street, Casualty and Sleuth in the West End),

Thomas Howes (William the footman in Downton Abbey)

and Simona Armstrong (BBC’s search for a Maria).

International best-selling crime thriller novelist peter James

has sold over 14 million books of his roy Grace series, and is

published in 36 languages. The Perfect Murder was 15 weeks

at No.1 and remained for 50 weeks in the iBook Top 10.

Direct from lonDon’s west enD

tue 25 - sat 29 nov Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card half price Tue (prem & A) £5 off Wed - Thu (prem & A)

caPtioned

Performance Thu 27 nov 7.30pm



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Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel

Based on the novel by Harper Lee

Set in the Deep South, Harper Lee’s pulitzer prize-winning

novel sees racial injustice envelop a small-town community.

Through courage and compassion, lawyer Atticus Finch seeks

the truth, and his feisty daughter, Scout - a young girl on the cusp

of adulthood - brings new hope to a neighbourhood in turmoil.

This utterly enchanting and enthralling production from

london’s award-winning regent’s park Theatre captures the

warmth and poignancy of this best-loved classic with genuine

heart and emotional depth. A story as moving and

magical as you could ever hope to find.

★★★★★‘terrific retelling of harper lee’s

classic makes Dramatic golD’ThE TIMES

winner whatsonstage awarDs 2014

★★★★★ ‘magnificent’ DAiLY ExprESS

photos of previous cast by Johan persson

have you ever wondered what it’s like to

go backstage at the New Alex? Why not

book one of our upcoming theatre tours?

See the dressing rooms that have housed

the stars, visit the backstage areas that are

the workhouse of theatre life and finally step

onto our stage and in doing so join with

some of the greats of English theatre.*

Next Tourssat 23 auG sat 15 novsat 27 seP sat 29 novsat 18 oct sat 13 dec

tours run from 10.30am - 12 noon

Prices£5 Per PersonatG theatre card £1 off

Tours must be booked in advance by calling

ATG Tickets on 0844 871 3011 or in person

at the Box Office.

For bespoke group tours please email

[email protected] or

call our Groups Department on 0844 871 3031

to arrange. (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm)

Theatre Tours

*Access to the stage is not always possible due to visiting company

policy. please note the tour covers all parts of the theatre and

this includes many stairs. The use of photography or video recording

is not permitted on the tour.

the coolest partY in town!

‘Tis the season to be merry!’ beat the winter blues

with the special Christmas version of the hit show

for the festive season.

Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy

nights of Las vegas in the late 1950s and early

‘60s where, in the company of three of the world’s

most popular entertainers, the fabulous burrelli

Sisters and The rat pack big band, you will

experience frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. & Dean

Martin performing at the famous Sands hotel.

hit follows hit, including: Mr Bojangles, I’ve Got

You Under My Skin, That’s Amore, Everybody

Loves Somebody Sometime, New York, New York,

Fly Me to the Moon, Sway, Volare, Me And My

Shadow, My Way, Memories Are Made Of This and

many more. Seasonal classics include: Baby it’s

Cold Outside, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, White Christmas,

Winter Wonderland & Auld Lang Syne.

thu 4 - sat 6 dec Thu - Sat 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm

children £10 off (A - C)

c o G Details page 34

★★★★★ ‘magnificent’ DAiLY ExprESS

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The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is

touring the UK and Ireland for the very first time. This smash-hit

musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the

Olivier Award for Best New Musical and continues to play

at the piccadilly Theatre, london.

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong

side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own

unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit

after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My eyes Off You, Oh

What A night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t

Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and

‘sheer musical raZZmataZZ’ (SUNDAY EXprESS)

you simply will never forget.

BBC lONDON

TIME OUT DAIlY EXprESS

ThE TIMES SUNDAY TElEGrAph

tue 9 dec - sun 4 Jan Week 1 Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Week 2 Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Week 3 Tue 2.30pm & 7.30pm, fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 3pm and 7.30pm Week 4 Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Wed, fri & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm

access Performances See page 32 for details

atG theatre card £10 off Tue 9 and Wed 10 Dec (prem, A - C) Limited availability



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mon 26 - sat 31 Jan Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card half price Mon (prem, A & b) £5 off Tue - Thu (prem, A & b)


the official return! the 25th anniversarY tour


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The adored & critically acclaimed Olivier Award-winning

rock spectacular is returning on a much anticipated 25th

anniversary UK tour. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest

and packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics such as Heard it Through The

Grapevine, Young Girl, Good Vibrations and Gloria with stunning

special effects and a brilliant cast of actor musicians this is

the great night out to remember! Bring everyone...

dress up fancy and get ready for BlAST OFF!

‘the best rock ‘n’ roll show in town’ DAiLY ExprESS

‘uproarious energY’ guArDiAn

fEATuring CLASSiC SongS SuCh AS

gooD vibrationswe gotta get out of this placegloria JohnnY b gooDeshake rattle anD rollYoung girlwipe outshe’s not there hearD it through the grapevine

ThE DAIlY TElEGrAph

mon 2 - sat 7 feb Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card £10 off Mon - Wed (prem, A & b)

buy 3 tickets Get the 4th free Tue - Thu (price A, full price only)

midweek matinee over 60s/student offer £25 tickets Wed 2.30pm (A & b) (£28.90 online or by phone)



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branD new proDuction of the classic musical

following numerous highly acclaimed productions that include

Sweeney Todd and Sunset Boulevard, The Watermill Theatre

returns with a new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane.

Starring Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man, Two Guvnors)

alongside Tom Lister (The Water Babies, Emmerdale) and a cast of

multi-talented actor/musicians, this brand new production gets to

the heart and soul of the musical.

Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood.

hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on

the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaide Adams. but things

don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the

new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check.

it takes her long standing enemy Wild bill hickok to make her see

sense, and realise her Secret Love.

With an oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota,

The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy

City and the award-winning song Secret Love, don’t miss this new

production which blows into birmingham for one week only.

tue 17 - sat 21 feb Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card £10 off Tue (prem, A & b) £5 off Wed & Thu (prem, A - C)

siGned Performance

Sat 21 feb 2.30pm

midweek matineeover 60s/student offer£22 tickets Wed & Thu 2.30pm (A & b) (£25.90 online or by phone)



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mon 23 - sat 28 mar Mon - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

atG theatre card £10 off Mon - Wed (prem, A & b)

midweek matinee over 60s/student offer £10 off Wed 2.30pm (prem, A & b)



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first premiéred at the national Theatre, Tom Stoppard’s undisputed

masterpiece, Arcadia, is an exciting new collaboration between

Theatre Royal Brighton Productions (Dandy Dick, Blue Orange)

and English Touring Theatre (Ghosts, The Misanthrope).

in a stately home in 19th Century rural Derbyshire, secret desires

and professional rivalries take hold of the residents of Sidley park as

Thomasina, a talented pupil, makes a startling discovery well ahead

of her time, whilst in the present day, academics hannah and bernard

attempt to piece together the fragments of truth that tell her story.

one of the greatest plays of the last century, the olivier Award-winning

Arcadia explores the delicate relationship between past and present,

blending history with actuality as the focus drifts from 1809 to now

and back again. Arcadia was recently voted one of the nation’s Top

Ten plays in English Touring Theatre’s ‘My favourite play’ poll.

‘one of the most exquisite plaYs of the 20th centurY’ inDEpEnDEnT on SunDAY

‘tom stopparD’s DaZZling masterpiece’ThE DAIlY TElEGrAph

opening brighton

2015in

TRB PTheaTre royal BrighTon Productions

mon 30 mar - sat 11 aPr Week 1 Mon - Sun 7.30pm Week 2 Tue - Sat 7.30pm

Derren brown’s branD new show


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★★★★★ ‘he trulY has to be

seen to be believeD’DAIlY MAIl

The multi-award winning acknowledged master of psychological

illusion is back on tour with a brand new one-man show.

having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the

greatest pleasure, Derren is, once again, looking forward to

the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one

of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark

manipulator of magic and mind control.

This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003. Since then he has

toured every year and been watched by an estimated audience

of over one and a half million people. he has won two prestigious

Olivier Awards, for Something Wicked This Way Comes (2006)

and Svengali (2012). his last show, infamous, was universally

acclaimed by critics and audiences alike.

★★★★★ ‘it is on the stage that he reallY comes alive, relishing the chance to stun anD baffle his auDience’DAiLY MAiL

★★★★ ‘the brilliance of this master magician is no illusion’ThE TiMES

‘the master mentalist is back anD he’s here to mess with our heaDs’EvEning STAnDArD

This production is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.

derrenbrown.co.uk

special eventscaitlin moran live! how to builD a girlwed 16 Jul 7.30pm atG theatre card £5 off (A) o

in order to get out of doing her fair share of childcare, Caitlin Moran

is coming to birmingham, insisting the bar stay open late, and talking

about men, women, Sherlock, big hair, bowie, feminism, welfare and

ThE rEvoLuTion.

the DreamboYs fit anD famous 2014 uk tourthu 17 Jul 7.30pm atG theatre card £2.50 off (A) G Adults only

After a massive sold out 2013 uk Tour, The Dreamboys are back

with a brand new show and uk Tour. The Dreamboys are without

a shadow of a doubt the uk’s top male glamour show, perfect for

a girls night out with all your friends.

motown’s greatest hits how sweet it issat 19 Jul 7.30pm atG theatre card £2 off (A) c o G

introducing The Formations, this ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back. now in its 12th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music together with the slickest choreography, and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

the elo experience the official uk no. 1 tribute show 2013 sat 30 auG 7.30pm

The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & the Electric Light orchestra barely

needs any introduction. The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost

tribute to this great band. With a stunning light show and large screen

projection to further enhance the experience.

rhYthm of the Dancesun 24 auG 7.30pm under 16s £16 (£19.90 online or by phone)

This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of ireland as

well as the art of irish dance. Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new

era in irish entertainment, featuring thirty dancers, a traditional live

full irish band and the dashing and handsome Young Irish Tenors.

25book now www.atgtickets.com/birmingham (bkg fee)

special eventsbugle boY the life storY of glenn miller wed 3 seP 7.30pm c GatG theatre card £3 off (prem & A)

The critically acclaimed hit musical Bugle Boy traces the life of

legendary music icon glenn Miller, from leaving college to playing in

various bands, including his own, as he searched tirelessly for over

twenty years to find a unique band sound.

think floYDsat 6 seP 7.30pm atG theatre card £4 off (Top price bands) c o G

now in their 20th year, the incredibly talented musicians who make up

Think Floyd have managed to faithfully recreate all the atmosphere,

visual magnitude and musical excellence of pink floyd live on stage.

it’s no wonder they have long been regarded as the uk’s finest

tribute to pink floyd.

psYchic sallY on the roaDtue 9 seP 7.30pm G mtc

international psychic and star of hit Tv show Psychic Sally on the Road,

Sally Morgan returns with her phenomenal interactive stage show.

An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, her ability to pass

on messages from spirits with incredible accuracy leaves audiences

astounded. Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

bless ‘em allthu 11 seP 2.30pm c o G

from the producer of We’ll Meet Again, Duggie Chapman brings a

brand-new Wartime Cavalcade show to celebrate 100 years since the

start of World War i. With live music from the Martyn St. James band,

here is an afternoon show with a tribute to our Armed forces of

yesterday, today and tomorrow.

an evening with art garfunkelsun 7 seP 7.30pm

The iconic and incomparable Art Garfunkel is making his highly

anticipated comeback to the uk stage with An Evening with

Art Garfunkel. The rock & roll hall of fame member and diamond-

selling artist makes his return after taking time off to recover

from a vocal ailment.

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book now www.atgtickets.com/birmingham (bkg fee)

the Drifterswed 1 oct 7.30pm atG theatre card £10 off a pair of tickets (A) c o

including songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The

Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Come On Over To My

Place, The One, Think Twice and many more from The Drifters’ vast

back catalogue, The Optimum Tour promises to be our best yet!

an evening of burlesquefri 12 seP 8pm G Age 18+

britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from the West End.

A fresh cast of all-stars for 2014 join a riotous romp into the bizarre

world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. it’s the year’s slickest,

wickedly wittiest, most superbly choreographed cabaret extravaganza.

Dress up, come to the cabaret. www.easytheatres.com

roY chubbY brownsat 13 seP 7.30pm atG theatre card £1.50 off (A) o Age 18+

Roy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show yet! Who Ate All

The Pies? Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views

on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the

most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked!

michael palin travelling to worktue 30 seP 7.30pm

To celebrate the publication of his third volume of Diaries, Travelling To

Work, Michael Palin presents a brand new two-part stage show, looking

back at twenty-five years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in

radio, television, books and films. featuring a whistle-stop tour of the

globe to a free-wheeling look back at the other side of his life.

the illegal eaglesthu 2 oct 7.30pm

atG theatre card £5 off (A) c o G

As the world’s greatest Eagles tribute act, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere. Their ability to capture the emotion of Don henley’s vocal deliveries has ensured that critical and audience acclaim has been unanimous. This latest production features all the classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes and many more!

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charlie lanDsboroughwed 29 oct 7.30pm

Charlie is a true and immensely talented star. he is a well proven writer

of fabulous songs and is loved for his wonderful voice, but it is in his

ability to tell a fine tale that we find a hidden gem. Charlie is joined by

his band for what promises to be an exceptional evening of good music,

good humour and inspirational playing.

aloha from hawaii fri 3 oct 7.30pm atG theatre card £2 off (A) c o

This is a superlatively choreographed and brilliantly engineered

MAJor theatre production which replicates the original iconic show.

Gordon Hendricks’, European Elvis Champion 2011, performance and

sheer charisma is absolutely jaw-dropping - along with the superb

twenty musicians & singers.

koJo almost famoussat 4 oct 7.30pm atG theatre card £3 off (A & b) o G Age 18+

Kojo is fast becoming one of the biggest talents to come out of the

uk comedy circuit. he has performed all over the world and was a

huge success on the hit nbC series Last Comic Standing in America.

Kojo has since performed with Chris rock, Dave Chapelle,

Eddie griffin and kevin hart to name a few.

oliver samuels DollY housesun 26 oct 8pm Age 16+

What does Jamaica’s king of Comedy Oliver Samuels do when it is

time to celebrate his 65th year on Earth? he assembles the most

powerful cast available in the Caribbean theatre today and creates

another blockbuster. Dolly House is a wonderful mix of Jamaica’s

favourite topics, all coming together to create an hilarious comedy.

ha ha hooD! starring su pollarD anD cannon anD ballthu 30 oct 7.30pm c o G

The Ha Ha! team are back with arrow splitting hilarity as they gallop in

with their all-out outrageous new comic romp. Ten years after a messy

divorce robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff

once more. Little John and friar Tuck, now considerably older and

rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the

citizens of nottingham. not to be missed. www.hahahood.com

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vampires rock the final countDown tourwed 5 nov 7.30pm atG theatre card £2 off (A & b) o G

Celebrating its 11th year and the final chapter it is what can only

be described as one of the best touring production shows ever!

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil baron von rockula,

owner of the legendary Live and Let Die club.

ross noble tangentlemanfri 31 oct & sat 1 nov 8pm Ages 15+

following 14 sell-out tours, the king of improvisational comedy is back

with another mind-blowing uk tour. Ross Noble will be showcasing his

talent in brand new show, Tangentleman. With an on-stage presence like

no other, his exuberance, spontaneity and cerebral style have

established him as one of britain’s best-loved comedians. photo Andy hollingworth archive

al murraY one man, one guvnorsun 2 nov 7.30pm parental guidance

Twenty years ago britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The pub

Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the king Cnut of

Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state

nonsense. To celebrate this milestone join this icon on his new tour

with his brand new show One Man, One Guvnor.

stones in his pocketsmon 3 nov 7.30pm atG theatre card £2 off (Top price bands) c o G

The multi-award winning comedy by Marie Jones. following a sell-out

run on broadway, four and a half years in the West End and on tour,

the worldwide sensation Stones In His Pockets returns. Don’t miss

this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet irish community turned

upside down by the arrival of a hollywood movie shoot.

the billY furY Yearsthu 6 nov 7.30pm atG theatre card £3 off (A) c o G

The Billy Fury Years takes you on a musical journey through the

musical career of britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller. Michael King and

his fantastic collection of musicians bring you an exciting two hour show

filled with fury’s greatest hits including Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts

of You, and Halfway to Paradise.


ken DoDDsat 22 nov 7pm G

britain’s multi-award winning comedian is celebrating his 60th

Anniversary Year as a professional entertainer in 2014, so come and

enjoy this fun-filled happiness Show for all the family, with non-stop

gags and a selection of songs presented in ken’s unique and varied

style. Everything from ballads to grand opera!

Dancing in the streetssun 16 nov 7.30pm c o G

atG theatre card £3 off (A - C)

Join the original and the best celebration of Motown with the

spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets. Experience

the energy and electricity of the motor city in a stunning production

packed with hit after hit, all killer, no filler! Expect your favourite songs

made famous by Stevie Wonder, Marvin gaye, The Supremes and more.

buDDY hollY anD the cricketers hollY at christmasthu 20 nov 7.30pm atG theatre card £3 off (A & b) c o G f b

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas. holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.

Jackson live in concertfri 21 nov 7.30pm children £15.50 (£18.40 online or by phone)

atG theatre card £3.50 off (A) o G

Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented ben

recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition

of all his favourite songs. The show features all-live vocals and band,

fabulous costumes and dancers, and of course all the signature dance

moves associated so fondly with the undisputed king of pop.

roY orbison anD frienDssun 23 nov 7.30pm

using original film footage and backed by his fabulous band,

Barry Steele recreates the magic of roy orbison. Add to the mix

star guests paying homage to Dusty Springfield, Elvis presley and

Jerry Lee Lewis you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old

‘rock ‘n’ roll’ and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

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Joe longthorne in concert with his banDthu 22 Jan 7.30pm G

This talented artist began his career over three decades ago with

appearances on Junior Showtime. Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless

and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers, however, he is

perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley bassey who has

commented, ‘Joe can do me better than i can do myself’.

martY wilDe’s rock ‘n’ roll partYsun 30 nov 7.30pm

original ‘dreamboats’ Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and John Leyton join

forces with the Wildcats and Nancy Ann Lee in Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘n’

Roll Party. performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage,

teen idols of their day, Marty, Eden and Mike show us how rock ‘n’ roll

shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

west enD womentue 2 dec 7.30pm atG theatre card £4 off (A - C) c o G

West End leading ladies Kerry Ellis (Wicked, We Will Rock You),

Joanna Ampil (Miss Saigon, Cats) and Ria Jones (Les Miserables, Evita)

join forces to celebrate their critically acclaimed careers. With special

guest star Rory Taylor from iTv’s Superstar, this glittering concert

features songs from the best loved musicals of the past 40 years.

abba maniawed 3 dec 7.30pm children £11 (£12.90 online or by phone) atG theatre card £2 off (A - C) o b

ABBA Mania brings AbbA fans old and new a night not to be missed.

if you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be

entertained by the best music ever, then AbbA Mania is for you!

So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and enjoy all

of your AbbA favourites.

Jethro the legenD at largefri 23 Jan 7.30pm G Age 15+

Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, and on tour

with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a

fun-filled night of adult comedy. Jethro promises more tear-jerking,

farcical stories as well as hilarious tales from his extensive repertoire

and his successful career in Tv and theatre.


We have partnered with the luxury shopping

and dining destination The Mailbox to offer

our customers a range of fantastic offers at

selected Mailbox restaurants and discounted car

parking at the award-winning Mailbox car park.

The Mailbox is just 5 minutes walk away from

the theatre so eat and park for less when you

visit us! As a New Alexandra Theatre customer

just show your theatre ticket* before ordering

to enjoy The Mailbox’s finest food and

award-winning parking for less.

still oPen. still luxurious. The Mailbox is totally transforming! In 2015, the

retail space will become a fully enclosed, sky-lit

mall. During the refurbishment, the retail space

(levels 3 & 5) will not be accessible, visitors will

need to use Severn Street to get between the

retail side and the canalside.

For more information go to

www.mailboxlife.comAll offers apply to selected days and times only.

Offers are subject to change and additional offers may be added.

*At selected restaurants

for full details

Go to www.atgtickets.com/birmingham

and click on the Business partners tab.

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the new alexandra theatre schedules a ProGramme of assisted Performances throuGhout the year.

we currently have the followinG Performances available

the mousetraP audio described Performance

SAT 11 OCT 2.30pm. Touch Tour at 1.30pm

to kill a mockinGbird caPtioned Performance

ThU 27 NOv 7.30pm

Jersey boys audio described Performance

ThU 18 DEC 2.30pm

siGned Performance SUN 21 DEC 3pm

caPtioned Performance SUN 28 DEC 3pm

calamity Jane

siGned Performances

SAT 21 FEB 2.30pm

bookinG informationFor more information or to book call our

dedicated Access Line on 0121 230 9077

(Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm).

For enquiries outside these hours you can call

our Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677

(Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm. Bkg fee applies).

You can also pick up a copy of our Access

Guide from our Box Office Team in venue.

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bY car We recommend The Mailbox’s

award-winning car park

(postcode B1 1rD), just 5

minutes walk away.

Take your chip coin to the

Theatre Shop, in the front

foyer of the Suffolk Street

Queensway Theatre entrance

before the show to have a

discount applied, giving 6

hours parking for £6.

The NCp New Street Car

park (postcode B5 4AN)

is less than a minute away

from the Theatre. visit our

Theatre Shop before the

show to pay a £6 discounted

parking rate and avoid

queuing for the pay

machine after the show. Terms and Conditions apply and vouchers are

non refundable.

bY train Inter City services run from all

major towns and cities,

including hourly services from

london, into Birmingham

New Street, which is

situated just a 3 minute

walk to the theatre, just

follow signs for Southside.

For more information

call National rail Enquiries

on 08457 484950 or visit

the National rail website

www.nationalrail.co.uk

bY bus Most city buses stop within

5 minutes walk from the

theatre. For further details

on timetables call Travelline

on 0871 200 22 33 (landline

calls charged at 10p per

minute) or online via

Network West Midlands www.

networkwestmidlands.com

bY air Birmingham International

Airport has a rail link directly

into Birmingham New Street,

only a three minute walk to the

New Alexandra Theatre.

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Co-founded by Sir howard panter and

rosemary Squire obE in 1992, the

Ambassador Theatre group Ltd (ATg)

has grown to be the world’s number one

live-theatre group with a total of 40

venues in britain and on broadway and

an internationally recognised theatre

producer. it is also a leader in theatre

ticketing services through ATg Tickets

and The Ticket Machine group (TMg).

ATg’s impressive portfolio of West End

theatres includes Apollo victoria, Donmar

Warehouse, Duke of York’s, fortune,

harold pinter, Lyceum, phoenix,

piccadilly, playhouse, Savoy and

Trafalgar Studios 1 & 2. in new York,

ATg owns The Lyric Theatre (formerly

foxwoods), the largest theatre on

broadway. ATg’s regional theatres

include The Ambassadors Woking

encompassing the new victoria and

rhoda Mcgaw Theatres and the

award-winning Ambassador Cinemas;

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; new

Alexandra Theatre birmingham; 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 and Convention

Centre; regent Theatre and victoria hall,

Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire;

princess Theatre, Torquay; new

Wimbledon Theatre and new Wimbledon

Studio and grand opera house, York.

Current and recent ATg co-productions

include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey

Boys, Rock of Ages, Macbeth, The

Hothouse, The Pride, Passion Play, Posh,

Jumpy and Constellations (royal Court at

the Duke of York’s), 9 To 5 The Musical,

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally

Blonde The Musical, Monty Python’s

Spamalot, The Rocky Horror Show,

Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of

Charles Dickens, South Pacific, All New

People, Dandy Dick, Blue/Orange, Ghost

The Musical, Matthew bourne’s

Nutcracker!, Exit the King, The

Mountaintop, Being Shakespeare, The

Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and

Guys and Dolls.

how to finD usambassaDor theatre group

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booking informationplease check before booking. bookings may be subject to a per-ticket fee, transaction and postage or card charge. for most shows ATg Theatre Card Members, group bookings and sales in person at the box office are fee-free. please check with the box office or online when making your booking. prices are correct at the time of going to press, however we reserve the right to change or vary prices at any time. The new Alexandra Theatre reserves the right to make such alterations that become necessary. if you wish to comment on any aspect of your telephone or internet booking please call customer services on 0844 871 7615.

mtc medium/theraPist/ clairvoyantby attending this event you agree that you have sought the services provided of your own accord and understand that it is a holistic experiment and experience. The medium / therapist / clairvoyant may give you information that could bring about a positive change in your life, but any changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.

data Protection The new Alexandra Theatre birmingham is managed by the Ambassador Theatre group. We would like to add or retain your details on our mailing lists to keep you informed about future events, special offers and other developments. please indicate when you next book if you do not wish to receive any of this information from us in future.

this brochure is available in larGe Print and audio formats. Please call 0121 230 9074

seatinG Plan

concessions available please call 0844 871 3011.

G s GrouPs and schools for events marked this way a group rate applies for parties of 10 people or more on selected performances and seats. Different rates apply to some shows. Special rates are also available for mid-week matinees and schools for selected perfs. for full details of the range of prices on offer please call the groups hotline on 0844 871 3031

atG theatre card 0844 871 7633 www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 8pm. ATg Theatre Card offers are subject to availability on selected seat prices and for a max. 4 tickets per card. please book early to avoid disappointment. no booking fees or postage fees apply on most shows for ATg Theatre Card Members.

equal access for all We have a separate access information leaflet that can be requested through our Access hotline 0121 230 9077 with full information on the theatre’s accessible facilities. please advise us in advance of any special requirements you or a member of your party may have and the box office staff will be happy to help. for more information on our services and facilities including signed performances, captioned and audio described performances please call the Access hotline on 0121 230 9077. The Access hotline is open from 10am - 6pm, Mon - Sat. for enquiries outside of these hours please call our Central Access Line on 0844 871 7677 (bkg fee). This line is managed until 10pm on Mon - Sat and 8pm on Sundays. Specifically programmed access performances are indicated throughout the brochure on selected shows.

Wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls

infra-red audio system available for people with hearing impairment

guide dogs welcome in all areas

venue imProvementsup to £1.50 from each ticket sold contributes to the new Alexandra Theatre’s restoration fund. This money is reinvested back into the theatre to support its ongoing upkeep and development. recent improvements include a major investment in replacing our Dress Circle seats and much of the theatre’s flying system that enables scenery and equipment to be suspended or ‘flown’ above the stage.

children and babes in arms Children under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows. Children (ages 18 months – 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to children’s shows.

General informationSome shows will incur a 1% per ticket fee on all card transactions made at the venue.

box officenew Alexandra TheatreStation Street, birmingham b5 4DS

in Personvisit the box office at the new Alexandra Theatre Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm and on event nights until 15 mins after the last performance begins. The box office is located at the front of the theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway.

telePhone bookinGs 0844 871 3011 (bkg fee) Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm and 10am - 8pm Sun. Contact Centre opening hours may vary on bank holidays. Accepted methods of payment are visa, Mastercard, Maestro & American Express. We are unable to accept ticket reservations over the phone or online. Calls charged at national rate, subject to bkg/transaction fee.

GrouPs and schools bookinGs 0844 871 [email protected] - fri 10am - 6pm

onlinewww.atgtickets.com/birmingham (bkg fee)

Postal bookinGs State the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or postal order. Mail to: The Box Office, New Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS. Cheques should be made payable to ATg London Ltd. please also include on the back of the cheque the 16 digit card number and expiry date and issue number if there is one.please allow 28 days for delivery of tickets.

conditions of sale Tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. Exchanges will only be accepted for the same production and for the same value or higher on payment of the difference. All exchange requests are subject to availability and must be received at least 48 hours prior to the original performance date. Due to the varying nature of the shows and sets we cannot guarantee an unrestricted view from all seats at all times. for full conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com

concessionsShows with these symbols have the following concessions available (exclusions may apply):

c Child Concessions

o Seniors/ Students/ registered unemployed

G groups of 10 or more

s Schools

f family (4 tickets max 2 adults)

b Early booking offer

a Access performance available

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£20.90 £16.90 - - - -

£21.40 - - - - -£34.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90 - £39.40£28.90 £23.40 £17.90 £12.90 - £33.40£30.40 £27.40 £22.40 £16.40 £13.90 £35.40£33.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90 - £38.90£39.90 £33.90 £28.90 £17.90 - £44.90£39.90 £33.90 £28.90 £17.90 - £44.90

£32.40 £27.90 £22.40 £11.90 - £37.90£18.40 - - - - -£32.40 £27.90 £22.40 £11.90 - £37.90£34.90 £30.40 £22.40 £11.90 - £40.40

£29.40 £28.40

£27.40 £25.40

£22.90 £21.90

£19.90 £18.90 -

£32.40 £30.40

£47.90 £51.90

£41.40 £44.40

£34.90 £34.40

£28.40 £23.40

£17.90 £17.90

£52.90 £60.90

£33.40 £28.90 £17.90 £12.90 - £38.90£39.40 £33.90 £26.90 £19.40 £13.40 £46.40£38.40 £32.40 £28.90 £23.40 £17.90 £42.40£28.40 £22.90 £12.40 - - £32.90

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£48.90 £51.40

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£22.40 £19.40 - - - -£22.40 - - - - -£27.40 £25.40 - - - -£23.90 - - - - -

£29.90 £27.90 £25.90 - - -£33.40 £29.40 £23.90 - - -£21.40 £19.40 £16.40 - - -£25.40 £22.40 - - - -£23.40 - - - - -

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footloose stage experience £18 £15 - - - -

scooby doo the mystery of the Pyramid £19.50 - - - - -

avenue q £30.50 £25 £19.50 £15 - £35.50blockbuster the musical £25 £19.50 £15 £10 - £29.50

the mousetrap £27.50 £24.50 £19.50 £14.50 £12 £32.50dreamboats & miniskirts £29.50 £25 £19.50 £15 - £35

madama butterfly £36 £30 £25 £15 - £41la traviata £36 £30 £25 £15 - £41

the importance of being earnest £29.50 £25 £19.50 £10 - £35

octonauts live! £16.50 - - - - -the Perfect murder £29.50 £25 £19.50 £10 - £35

to kill a mockingbird £32 £27.50 £19.50 £10 - £37.50christmas with the rat Pack

Thu - Sat eve Sat mat

£26.50 £25.50

£24.50 £22.50

£20 £19

£17 £16 -

£29.50 £27.50

Jersey boysSun, Tue - Thu

fri & Sat£44 £48

£37.50 £40.50

£31

£30.50£24.50 £19.50

£15 £15

£49 £56

return to the forbidden Planet £29.50 £25 £15 £10 - £35

spamalot £35.50 £30 £23 £15.50 £10.50 £42.50calamity Jane £34.50 £28.50 £25 £19.50 £15 £38.50

arcadia £25.50 £20 £10.50 - - £30derren brown

Mon - Thu fri & Sat

£36 £40

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£45 £47.50

one niGhtersCaitlin Moran £20 - - - - -

The Dreamboys £23.50 - - - - -Motown’s greatest hits -

how Sweet it is £23 - - - - -rhythm of the Dance £22.50 £21 £19 - - -The ELo Experience £21 - - - - -

bugle boy D-Day Tour £20 £15 £10 - - £25Think floyd £21.50 £19.50 - - - -

An Evening With Art garfunkel £36 - - - - -psychic Sally on The road -

Sally Morgan £25 - - - - -bless ‘Em All £13 - - - - -

An Evening of burlesque £26.50 £24.50 - - - -roy Chubbby brown £21 - - - - -

Michael palin £30.50 - - - - -The Drifters £26 - - - - -

The illegal Eagles £24 - - - - -Aloha from hawaii £23 - - - - -

kojo: Almost famous £20.50 £18.50 - - - -oliver Samuels Dolly house £28 £26 - - - -

Charlie Landsborough £19.50 £17.50 £14.50 - - -ha ha hood! £24 £21 £18 - - -

ross noble £25 - - - - -Al Murray £26.50 - - - - -

Stones in his pockets £20.50 £15 £10 - - £26vampires rock £24 £22 - - - -

The billy fury Years £21 - - - - -Dancing in The Streets £27.50 £24.50 £19 - - -

buddy holly and The Cricketers: holly At Christmas £19.50 £16.50 - - - -

Jackson Live in Concert £19.50 - - - - -ken Dodd £24.50 £22.50 - - - -

roy orbison & friends £21 - - - - -Marty Wilde’s

rock ‘n’ roll party £27 £25 £23 - - -West End Women £30.50 £26.50 £21 - - -

AbbA Mania £18.50 £16.50 £14.50 - - -Joe Longthorne £22.50 £19.50 - - - -

Jethro £20.50 - - - - -

*up to £4 transaction fee applies to online & telephone bookings (excluding Theatre Card holders & group bookings). A 1% per ticket booking fee applies to all credit & debit card bookings made at the box office.

prices for online & telephone bookings*

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Priority Tickets. Great Savings.

HALF PRICE TuE 7.30Pm (PREm, A & B) £5 oFF WEd - THu (PREm, A & B)

HALF PRICE mon 7.30Pm (PREm, A & B). £5 oFF TuE - THu & SAT 2.30Pm (A - C) (LImITEd AvAILABILITy)

ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the offer price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events. ATG reserves the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. Theatre Card price is valid until 30/9/2014. For full Terms & Conditions please visit www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard

Buy an ATG Theatre Card today and join the 100,000 theatregoers across the uK who are already enjoying a whole year of priority tickets and great savings.

ATG Theatre Card gives you:

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Special ticket offers including half price on many productions

no booking or postage fees on most shows

Priority brochure just for you

Fee free ticket exchange

Save 10% on pre-show and interval drinks

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ATG Theatre Card is £35 for 12 months of great savings and priority tickets and only £30 when you join by direct debit.

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