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IntroductionWelcome to another exciting season at The Lights with both old favourites and an array of new shows and events, giving you an excellent excuse to banish those post Christmas blues and experience some top quality entertainment.
We always try to bring a wide range of entertainment to you, incorporating drama, comedy, ballet, tribute
shows, folk and much more into our programme. In the spring, we are pleased to introduce a new venture to our arena programme as we bring some up and coming bands from the local festival scene to The Lights. Check out the ‘Festival Favourites’ in our programme to see just what is in store!
Many of you have been disappointed in the past to miss out on some of the big names we have been privileged to bring to The Lights. The best way to make sure you are ahead of the pack and receive advance notice of all shows and events is to become one of our merry band of Spotlight Members. Membership costs only £20 a year and includes not only a wide
range of ticket offers, but also discounts at a number of pubs and restaurants around the town which are perfect for pre-show dining.
Parking is now a little easier at The Lights with the introduction of the new car park on West Street which offers free parking after 4pm. We have also had cycle racks installed at the front of the building for those of you visiting us via pedal power.
Be sure to keep an eye out for us on the ‘My Theatre’ app which is a great addition to your smart phone or tablet and easily accessible to keep you up to date with What’s On at The Lights.
As always, another busy season lies ahead at The Lights, so a big thank you to the staff and volunteers at the venue who work so hard to ensure we maintain the high standard you have come to expect and thank you to you for your continued enthusiasm and support.
Heather Whittam
Venue Director
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ROOKWOOD Girls & Boys | Day & Boarding
Nursery-16 Years
“An outstandingly happy and
successful school” ISI
OPEN MORNINGS
Thursday 28th January 2016 Thursday 5th May 2016
9.30am-12.30pm
Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire www.rookwood.hants.sch.uk
01264 325900
Season’s Sponsor
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West Street SP10 1AH
SATURDAYS
5 December, 9 January, 12 March 10am - 4pm
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Tip Top Balloons, The Weyhill Fair Country Pub and Gallaghers Florists are pleased to present their Wedding Fayre - a one-stop shop for brides, to see, choose and book everything needed for their special day!
www.andoverweddingfayre.co.uk
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DECEMBER
Thurs 3 7.45pm Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood Jazz
Fri 4 7.30pm Christmas Party Night Disco Disco
Sat 5 10am – 4pm Andover Record & CD Fair Fair
Sat 5 7.30pm Messa di Gloria, Puccini, Andover Choral Society Choral
Sun 6 6.30pm Ruby Slippers Show School Dance
Tues 8 Various Snow Play Children’s Theatre – Thurs 10
Fri 11 7.45pm Counterfeit Sixties Music
Sat 12 2pm & 7pm Snow Queen, Ballet Theatre UK Ballet
Sun 13 7pm Test Valley Brass Brass Band
Tues 15 Various Beauty and the Beast, Andover College Pantomime & Weds 16
Thurs 17 2pm Christmas Memories Nostalgia
Fri 18 7.45pm Waterloo Tribute & Sat 19
Mon 21 10.30am Santa’s Xmas Cracker Children’s Theatre & 1.30pm
Tues 22 11am, Sing-a-long-a Frozen Film 2.30pm, 6pm
JANUARY
Sat 2 11am Town and Country Mouse Children’s Theatre
Fri 8 1.30pm Legend of King Arthur, Theatre & 7.30pm Oddsocks Theatre Company
Sat 9 10am – 4pm Andover Record & CD Fair Fair
Sat 9 7.45pm Simon & Garfunkel Story Tribute
Thurs 14 7.45pm Arthur Smith Comedy
Fri 15 7.45pm Motown’s Greatest Hits, How Sweet It Is Tribute
Sat 16 8pm Norman Beaker Band Blues
Fri 22 Various “Oh Noah You Don’t”, Pantomime & Sat 23 Unity Christian Theatre
Sun 24 11am Andover Wedding Fayre Fair
Thurs 28 7.30pm Andover Music Club, Claire Iselin, Harp Solo Music
Fri 29 8pm Churchfitters Folk
Sat 30 8pm Supreme Queen Tribute
FEBRUARY
Tues 2 7.45pm Simon Weston: My Life, My Story Special Interest
Fri 5 7.30pm Roy Orbison and Friends Tribute
Sat 6 8pm Stephen K Amos Comedy
Wed 10 7.30pm Now We Tell our Tale Theatre
Thurs 11 8pm Hal Cruttenden Comedy
Fri 12 8pm Hunter and the Bear Music
Sat 13 8pm Bon Giovi Tribute
Mon 15 10am Jungle Mania Movement workshop
Tues 16 1-3pm Love is in the Air Dance Workshop
Tues 16 11am The Amazing Adventures of Librarian Lil Children’s Theatre
Wed 17 10am – 3 pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Play in a day
Thurs 18 10am or 2pm Kids Country Kitchen Cookery workshop
Spotlight Members priority booking Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November at the Box Office. Tickets on general release from Monday 23 November at the Box Office or available online.
Key to symbolsT = TicketP = Pullman seatSM = Spotlight MemberFT = Family TicketC = ConcessionSCH = School Ticket
Professional Shows
Theatre Hirings
Workshops
Arena Events - Acoustic,
Comedy Nights & Live
Music
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Thurs 18 7.30pm Reduced Shakespeare Company Theatre
Fri 19 9.30am or 11am The Gruffalo Storytelling workshop
Fri 19 1-3pm Love Bugs Dance workshop
Fri 19 – Various Suzanne School of Dance Dance Sun 21
Thurs 25 7.30pm Andover Music Club, Brass and Piano Music Travelling by Tuba,
Fri 26 7.45pm Rat Pack Live Music
Sat 27 7.45pm Guitar Heroes Music
MARCH
Thurs 3 8pm Sean McLoughlin Comedy
Fri 4 8pm Swing Commanders Music
Sat 5 7.45pm Viva Santana Tribute
Wed 9 7.30pm Upbeat with Forest Forge Theatre
Sat 12 10am-4pm Andover Record & CD Fair Fair
Wed 16 7.30pm The Importance of Being Earnest Theatre
Fri 18 8pm Chris Ramsey Comedy
Sat 19 11am Adventures with Sam: On the Farm Children’s Theatre
Sat 19 7.45pm Take That Experience Tribute
Wed 23 7.30pm Voices of Andover Choral
Thurs 24 7.30pm Andover Music Club, Tim Kliphius Trio Music
Wed 30 7.45pm Maggie Bell and Dave Kelly Music
Wed 30 10am-12pm Classy Glassy Coasters Craft workshop
Wed 30 10.30am Ugly Bug Ball Movement workshop
Thurs 31 10am-12pm Junk Storytelling and junk modelling workshop
APRIL
Fri 1 7.45pm Snake Davis Music
Sat 2 2.30pm & 7pm Pinocchio Ballet
Mon 4 1-3pm Don’t Stop the Party Dance workshop
Tues 5 9.30am or 11am Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf Storytelling workshop
Thurs 7 1-3pm Dance the Waves Dance workshop
Thurs 7 7.30pm Pasadena Roof Orchestra Big Band
Fri 8 8pm Rusty Shackle Folk/Roots
Sat 9 7.45pm Desperado Tribute
Sun 10 2.30pm Gyles Brandreth Audience With
Thurs 14 8pm Hat Fitz and Cara Music
Fri 15 7.30pm Vienna Festival Ballet, Swan Lake Ballet
Sat 16 8pm Dirty DC Tribute
Wed 20 8pm Romesh Ranganathan Comedy
Thurs 21 2pm 90 Glorious Years Nostalgia
Fri 22 7pm Mayor’s Variety Show Variety
Sat 23 7.45pm Halfway to Paradise Tribute
Tues 26 7.30pm Stones in his Pockets Theatre
Fri 29 8pm Mark Steel Comedy
Sat 30 7.30pm Jethro Comedy
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A festive, interactive, song-fi lled show starring Father Christmas himself –
meet him afterwards and receive a special gift!
A Honalee Media Ltd Production
THE MUST-SEE SHOW THIS CHRISTMAS – LIVE ON STAGE!
Santa’s Christmas Cracker
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Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 December, various times
T: £7.50 P: £8.50 SM: 2 for £7.50
Saturday 12 December, 2pm & 7pm
T: £16.50 P: £17.50 C: £14.50 CHD: £13.50 FT: £54
Monday 21 December, 10.30am & 1.30pm
T: £10 P: £11 CHD: £9 FT: £35
Tuesday 22 December, 11am, 2.30pm & 6pm
T: £15 F: £16 CHD: £10 FT: various
- for all your festive family fun
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A standing Arena Event
Just You, Just Me - Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood Thursday 3 December, 7.45pm
Jacqui Dankworth is joined by her husband, acclaimed American pianist-vocalist, Charlie Wood, plus a stellar group of
jazz musicians, for a unique concert of duet arrangements. Inspired by some of the great musical partnerships, such as Ray Charles, Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, James Taylor and Carole King. This concert features numbers including Alone Together, Autumn In New York, It Don’t Mean A Thing and other favourites.
www.jacquidankworth.com
“Probably the most flexible and expressive voice of her generation” - The Observer
“I fell in love with this man’s voice the moment I heard it. He is the essence of soul and blues” – Paloma Faith
T: £19 P: £20
Friday 11 December, 7.45pm
Take a large helping of the best pop music ever recorded. Toss in four musicians playing 100% live. Add a light show and sound system that Pink Floyd would envy. Stir in a generous amount of video and stills of the stars from a bygone era. Sprinkle with anecdotes and reminiscences. Mix in a large dollop of Geordie humour and a little sauce. Cook for 2 hours. Result: The Counterfeit Sixties Show!
www.counterfeit60s.com
T: £17 P: £18 C: £15
Friday 4 December, 7.30pm
It’s time to take to the dance floor for a boogie to your favourite Christmas and party hits played by DJ Steve Randall.
You know the songs, you know the moves – put them together with friends, colleagues or family and you have the perfect party to get you in the festive mood.
T: £6 in advance, £8 on the door
Thursday 17 December, 2pm
We can all be dreaming of a White Christmas and watching chestnuts roasting on an open fire, as we sing along. Prepare for a truly wonderful mixture of all of your favourite songs and carols, stunning costumes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun, and a unique atmosphere that will warm your heart on the coldest winters day, taking you back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.
www.neilsands.com
T: £13 P: £14 C: £11 SM: £11
Waterloo Friday 18 & Saturday 19 December, 7.45pm
In 1974 the Swedish pop group Abba swept to superstardom with their Eurovision winning ‘Waterloo’, and four decades later the song and the band remain as popular as ever. This phenominal new tribute show ‘Waterloo’ looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid and gives fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of a live Abba show. The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band - with stunning costumes and choreography.
www.sweeneyentertainments.co.uk/waterloo
T: £19 P: £20 C: £18 SM: £18
The Town and Country Mouse Saturday 2 January, 11am
Pied Piper Theatre Company present Aesop’s classic fable.
Packed full of fun, music and song. Join two friends as they embark on an amazing journey and discover that sometimes new
can be exciting, and different can be good. An enchanting story from Aesop’s much loved and heart-warming tale. For ages 3-8 years.
www.piedpipertheatre.co.uk
T: £6.50 SM: 2 for £6.50
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The Legend of King Arthur Oddsocks Theatre Company
Friday 8 January, 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Oddsocks Theatre Company is bringing to life “The Legend of King Arthur”. Prepare for magic, music and mirth as the ‘boy who would be king’ pulls the sword from the stone. Cheer for your favourite jousting knight of the round table, admire the gutsy
Lady Guinevere as she reveals her strength and skills, gasp at the magical Merlin as he controls the twists and turns of this classic English legend. An exciting, interactive and action-packed Winter treat for all the family!
www.oddsocks.co.uk
T: £14.50 P: £15.50 C: £13.50 SM: £13.50
The Simon & Garfunkel Story Saturday 9 January, 7.45pm
Direct from success in London’s West End, a sell-out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more of these great recordings.
www.thesimon&garfunkelstory.com
“Fantastic” - BBC Radio 2. “Authentic and Exciting” - The Stage
T: £19 P: £20 C: £18 SM: £18
Arthur Smith at Your Service Thursday 14 January, 7.45pm
Join comedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution Arthur Smith and bask in an evening of laughter and off the wall humour with one of the ‘alternative
comedians’ who shook up the world of light entertainment in the 1980s. Expect an evening of playfulness, crammed with jokes, anecdotes, short stories, poems, songs and readings from his recently published memoir ‘My Name Is Daphne Fairfax’.
www.arthursmith.co.uk
T: £17 P: £18 C: £16 SM: £16
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Motown’s Greatest Hits – How Sweet It Is Friday 15 January, 7.45pm
Featuring The Formations, this ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back. This stunning live show combines first class music together with the slickest choreography to deliver truly outstanding performances.
You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Edwin Starr and many, many more.
Let’s ‘Get Ready’.... to ‘Go Loco... Down in Acapulco’.
T: £19.50 P: £20.50
Norman Beaker Band Saturday 16 January, 8pm
Three of the UK’s most sought after blues musicians come together in this band. Norman Beaker on vocals, keys and harmonica, John Price bass and vocals and Steve Gibson on percussion. Norman has played and recorded with greats such as BB King, Buddy Guy and many others. John has been in the Beaker Band for over 20 years as well as finding time to play with the likes of Van Morrison, Chris Farlowe and Eric Burdon. In his early days Steve Gibson worked with the Buzzcocks, and is now one of the busiest drummers around, working with artists such as Larry Garner and Herbie Goins.
www.normanbeaker.com
T: £12 C: £10 SM: £10
Churchfitters Friday 29 January, 8pm
A folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw. Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. And traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax.
Three virtuoso musicians strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments - adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble. Throw in some exquisite harmonies, a slew of startlingly original songs and a few jokes and you’ve got a high energy show that always leaves audiences cheering.
www.churchfitters.com
T: £12 SM: £10
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A seated Arena Event
A seated Arena Event
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Saturday 30 January, 8pm
Supreme Queen has been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic Rock band since 1995. Front man, Scott Maley plays an uncannily realistic ‘Freddy’ with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice. Featuring an enormously talented band including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May. Their attention to detail is truly impressive.
www.supremequeen.co.uk
T: £20 P: £21 C: £19
Simon Weston; My Life, My StoryTuesday 2 February, 7.45pm
Simon Weston; My Life, My Story is a truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of the Falklands War, to being on the edge of death, to being a happy and contented father, grandfather and national treasure.
Bombed aboard the RFA Sir Galahad, Simon suffered 46% burns to his body. Today he has become one of the most recognised faces of the conflict and for the first time ever he is taking to the stage to tell his story with no holds barred.
T: £16.50 P: £17.50 C: £14.50 SM: £14.50
Friday 5 February, 7.30pm
2016 marks the 80th birthday of singing legend, Roy Orbison. To mark this special year Barry Steele is reliving the music. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny visual similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of the musical giant.
Using original film footage and backed by his fabulous band and big screen, this celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy is quite simply unmissable.
www.royorbisontribute.com
T:£19 P:£20
Stephen K Amos – The Laughter MasterSaturday 6 February, 8pm
The maestro of feel-good comedy is back on tour with his new show. Fresh from sell-out tours of Australia and New Zealand, as heard on BBC Radio 4 Life: An Idiot’s Guide and What Does the K Stand For?
“Amos is officially becoming a national treasure. Expect more warm insight and spiky charm here” Sunday Times
Age 16+
www.stephenkamos.com
T: £17 P: £18
Hal Cruttenden – Straight Outta CruttendenThursday 11 February, 8pm
Returning to The Lights, host of Live at The Apollo and star of Radio 4, the great Hal is back ranting about the real evils of the modern world - sharing on social media and the 5:2 diet. The more he complains the funnier he gets.
As seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie To You? The Great British Bake Off; An Extra Slice, Live At The Palladium and Have I Got News For You.
www.halcruttenden. com
T: £17
P: £18
Hunter And The Bear Friday 12 February, 8pm
Hunter And The Bear’s love of classic rock bands like Lynyrd Skynryd and The Band shines through in both their song-writing and live performance - a powerful blend of folk, rock and country, with strong vocal harmonies and soaring guitar lines.
Support from Jim Chorley.
www.hunterandthebear.co.uk
T: £10 in advance/£12 on the door
An Arena Event
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Family Fun!Bon Giovi
Saturday 13 February, 8pm
Covering every aspect of Bon Jovi’s extensive career in one amazing stage show, Bon Giovi perform all the best loved hits such as Living On A Prayer, It’s My Life, and Wanted Dead or Alive, as well as many others from every album ever produced.
www.bongiovi.co.uk
T: £12.50 in advance £14.50 on the door
The Amazing Adventures of Librarian Lil
Tuesday 16 February, 11am
Librarian Lil has worked in the library for forty-five years. She looks old, tired and bored with her life… but you can’t judge a book by its cover. For when a customer brings a book to be date stamped, the pages start to rustle and Lil is sucked into a whirlwind of words where tales become reality and everyday sees a new adventure.
Join Lil as she is transported into other worlds, meeting fairy-tale characters, heroes, villains and even a dinosaur or two.
www.rhubarbtheatre.co.uk
Suitable for age 5+
T: £6.50 SM: 2 for £6.50
Reduced Shakespeare CompanyThursday 18 February, 7.30pm
All 37 works in 97 minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest running comedy. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
www.reducedshakespeare.com
T: £16 P: £17 C: £14 SM: £14
A standing Arena Event
Friday 26 February, 7.45pm
Now celebrating their 17th record breaking year, and joined by special guest Kenny Lynch, the Rat Pack Live continues to amaze audiences with their recreation of the music of Sinatra, Martin and Davis. The fabulous show brings the style and excitement of the Las Vegas heyday to vivid life, including all the great hits - My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, Amore, and Come Fly With Me.
Memories really are made of this!
T: £19 P: £20 C: £18 SM: £18
Saturday 27 February, 7.45pm
Brand new for 2015 The Story of Guitar Heroes is a concert-style ‘rockumentary’, paying homage to some of the greatest guitar heroes of all time.
Using some of the country’s most talented musicians alongside the very latest in video screen technology, Phil Walker takes you on a journey from the 1950’s through to the modern guitarists of today.
www.storyofguitarheroes.com
T: £18.50 P: £19.50 C: £16 SM: £16
Sean McLoughlinThursday 3 March, 8pm
After finally clawing his career out of the toilet and towards the stars, Sean McLoughlin should be at his happiest? Unfortunately this long-awaited improvement in career has coincided with an astonishing collapse in his personal life (floods, divorce, cats etc).
Sean has beaten the system and yet finds himself at the mercy of it.
From these two conflicting circumstances a question has emerged: Can a man rise AND fall at the same time?
‘The stand-out stand-up’ - Evening Standard
T: £10 P: £11
SM: 2 for £10
www.seanmcloughlincomedy.com
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The Swing CommandersFriday 4 March, 8pm
The Swing Commanders are a vibrant quintet whose mission is to promote sophisticated harmonies, hot solos and pretty dresses. They take the best mid twentieth century songs, from Glenn Miller to the singing cowboys of old, and give them a high energy makeover, with mid-song instrument swapping and lots of humour.
If you enjoy vintage style, lively music and good old fashioned entertainment, you’ll have a ball with The Swing Commanders!
www.swingcommanders.com
T: £10
An Arena Event
Saturday 5 March, 7.45pm
The Viva Santana family consists of talented musicians who fully immerse themselves to recreate the moods, sounds and atmosphere of Santana’s music with passion, heart, soul and chilling accuracy.
This powerful six piece band leads you through the Santana years with a stunning show including Santana 1, Abraxas and Moonflower through to recent hits such as Supernatural, Shaman and All that I am.
“One of The Top 5 Must See Tributes In The UK” Classic Rock Magazine
www.vivasantana.com
T: £17 P: £18 C: £16 SM: £16
Upbeat with Forest ForgeWednesday 9 March, 7.30pm
Forest Forge Theatre Company presents a poetic new play about the heritage waterways of Wessex. With their iconic chalk streams and gin-clear rivers, they form a powerful current that links the past to the present. Follow the story of a brother and sister as they chart the ebb and flow of their lives from youthful rebellion to adult ideals.
www.forestforge.co.uk
T:£8.50 P: £9.50 C: £6.50 SM: 2 for £8.50
The Importance of Being Earnest – The PantaloonsWednesday 16 March, 7.30pm
“You must not laugh at me, darling, but it had always been a girlish dream of mine to love someone whose name was Ernest...” Everybody loves Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he? Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
“Wonderfully inventive... Catching this touring show will feel like putting on a forgotten pair of slippers and
finding them even more comfy than you recall.” Rotherham Advertiser
www.thepantaloons.co.uk
T: £10 P: £11
Chris Ramsey: All Growed UpFriday 18 March, 8pm
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Celebrity Juice regular, star of BBC2’s Hebburn, and the man who once got pizza delivered to a moving train has extended his hit tour into Spring 2016!
Join him as he explores getting older, taking responsibility, and all of the other terrifying realisations that come with being dragged kicking and screaming into modern adulthood.
T: £17 P: £18
www.chrisramseycomedy.com
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Saturday 19 March, 11am
Sam is back for an adventure of a lifetime! Jump head first into his story and come on down to the farm where you will meet Heidi the hen, Simon the sheep dog and help solve the mystery of the missing golden egg. This March come along and use your detective skills, be braver than a bear and don’t forget your imagination.
An interactive, fun filled show, full of original music and songs. Perfect for all the family and will have the children on the edge of their seats.
T: £6.50 SM: 2 for £6.50
On the farm
Stories and More presents
Interactive Children’s
Theatre Ages 3 – 7Perfect for
Saturday 19 March, 7.45pm
Relight your fire for one of the most successful boy bands of all time!
Featuring five wonderfully talented guys, with a remarkable on-stage chemistry and full replica costumes the Take That Experience show gives you the very latest Take That favourites as well as all the classic songs from the past including Back For Good, Relight My Fire, Could It Be Magic, Patience, Shine, Rule The World, Up All Night, Greatest Day and The Flood.
www.thetakethatexperience.co.uk
T: £19.50 P: £20.50
Family Fun! Back by popular demand
Maggie Bell and Dave KellyWednesday 30 March, 7.45pm
An evening with two stalwarts of the British rhythm and blues scene: two great voices, two great reputations. Maggie Bell is Scotland’s Queen of Soul and founder member of Stone the Crows, while Dave Kelly is from The Blues Band and is known as London’s slide guitar king.
The show will be full of acoustic blues, soul and good times, and no doubt a little humour too.
T: £15 P: £16 C: £14 SM: £14
Snake DavisFriday 1 April, 7.45pm
So many people love the sound of a great saxophone solo and for good reason. In the right hands sax is emotional, passionate; it sings, screams, whispers.
The New Classic Sax Solos tour sees Snake Davis step into a 5 piece band and perform a myriad of classics, including Baker Street, Careless Whisper, Respect, and his own solos from Million Love Songs, Moving on Up and Search for the Hero. What’s more, he also tells you about the songs, giving fascinating facts and insights into the music we already love.
www.snakedavis.com
T: £15 P: £16 C: £10 SM: £12
Pinocchio Saturday 2 April, 2.30pm & 7pm
Join Ballet Theatre UK as they tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine with but only one wish... to become a real boy.
Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale!
Set to a stunning classical score this original production will delight ballet audiences and families alike and promises to carve a new love for Pinocchio through the magic of classical dance.
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The Pasadena Roof Orchestra - Puttin’ on the Ritz!
Thursday 7 April, 7.30pm
This stellar show features timeless classics from the 1920’s and 30’s. Presenting the show and putting on the top hat, white tie and tails, is the suave singer and band leader Duncan Galloway.
So pack up your troubles and experience an evening of superlative live music, coupled with more than a dash of wit and humour.
www.pasadena-roof-orchestra.com
T: £17.50 P: £18.50
Rusty Shackle Friday 8 April, 8pm
South Wales based indie folk roots band Rusty Shackle have been captivating audiences with their incredible live performances since early 2010. Their shows blend well-crafted catchy tunes with stunning high-energy level performances which will make sure that you leave the show exhausted and with their tunes swimming around your head for days afterwards.
www.rustyshackle.com
T: £7 in advance/£10 on the door
Saturday 9 April, 7.45pm
Desperado present their brand new tour with a show that authentically recreates all of your favourite Eagles songs, punctuated with anecdotes from behind the scenes of a band that changed the world of popular music forever.
Let the vocal and musical talents of Desperado transport you to that dark desert highway that will forever scream The Eagles.
www.desperadolive.co.uk
T: £17.50 P: £18.50 C: £16.50 SM: £16.50
An Arena Event
festival favourite
Gyles Brandreth: Word Power Sunday 10 April, 2.30pm
No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest. Only words can do that. Language is power. Words are magic.
Join Edinburgh Fringe award winner Gyles Brandreth – wit and word-meister, former MP and Government Whip, Just A Minute regular, One Show reporter, QI, Have I Got News For You, Room 101, IT Crowd, Pointless and Countdown survivor - on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words.
“A master raconteur” Sunday Telegraph.
www.gylesbrandreth.net
T:19 P: £20
Hat Fitz and Cara Thursday 14 April, 8pm
Hat Fitz is a veteran wild man of the blues scene in Australia. Cara draws on her soul background, and together the two of them create distinctive blues and roots music.
“Aussie bluesman and Irish Songstress get married, form a band and make great music together. This shabby hill country blues oozes cool”. Guitar & Bass
www.hatfitzandcara.com
T: £12 SM: £10
Vienna Festival Ballet: Swan LakeFriday 15 April, 7.30pm
One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed.
Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.
An evening that is not to be missed.
www.viennafestivalballet.com
T: £19 P: £20 C: £18 SM: £18 CH: £15 FT: £64
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Saturday 16 April, 8pm
Dirty/DC has been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a line up and stage show that has made them a legion of AC/DC fans. Whether die hard fanatics or people who just want a good night out, every visual detail has been fine-tuned and the music delivery includes favourites from both Bon and Brian era. The stage show has an impact regularly described as “Awesome!”
www.dirtydc.co.uk
T: £14.50 C: £13.50 SM: £13.50
Romesh Ranganathan - IrrationalWednesday 20 April, 8pm
Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show exploring the rationality of his world view.
‘Irrational’ will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.
The last two years have been incredible for Ranganathan with his two critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival shows, ‘Rom Wasn’t Built In A Day’ and ‘Rom Com’ being nominated for the coveted Edinburgh Festival Awards for Best Show 2014 and Best Newcomer in 2013. This new show promises to be as much of a hit!
Age 14+
www.romeshranganathan.co.uk
T:£14 P: £15 C: £12 SM: £12
A standing Arena Event
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Thursday 21 April, 2pm
T:£13 P: £14 C: £11 SM: £11
Mayor’s Variety ShowFriday 22 April, 7pm
An evening of fabulous variety is promised, with performances from Suzanne School of Dance, Sing for Fun, Portway Glee Club, Ruby Slippers Show School, FL Dance and many more.
This is sure to be a wonderful show with all proceeds going to the charities of the Mayor of Test Valley.
T: £10 P: £11 C: £8
Halfway to ParadiseSaturday 23 April, 7.45pm
Billy Fury was Britain’s own Elvis - sex on legs ... and the girls went wild for him!
Billy’s own band, the all original Fury’s Tornados, re-play live his 29 timeless hits including Last Night Was Made For Love, Wondrous Place, I Will, Jealousy,Halfway To Paradise and many more. With Billy being there too on giant movie screen,the atmosphere is both electric & emotional.
“Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven - A great 60’s night out!” -The Stage.
www.billyfurystory.co.uk
T: £20 P: £21 C: £19 SM: £19
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A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking for the ‘real’ Ireland for their latest schmaltzy blockbuster. A pair of extras, Charlie and Jake, watch with amazement, envy and delight as cultures clash, divas strop, and everyone fights over the last portion of lemon meringue pie.
“Hilarious, lovable and at times almost breathtaking” The Scotsman
T: £16 P: £17 C: £15 SM: £14
Mark Steel: Who do I think I AmFriday 29 April, 8pm
See Mark Steel in his newest stand up show, a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb...
It never really bothered him that he‘d never met his mum. It never occurred to him that he needed to meet her to ‘find out who he was’, as it didn’t seem likely he’d discover he was someone different to who he thought he was. Could it turn out he was three stone lighter than he thought, or spoke Italian or supported Arsenal or had a fear of Liquorice Allsorts?
www.marksteelinfo.com
14+
T: £15 P: £16
40 Years the JokerSaturday 30 April, 7.30pm
A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably the greatest comic storyteller ever to grace the stage.
Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius and celebrates his ‘40 Years the Joker’.
www.jethro.co.uk
T: £20 P: £21
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Jungle Mania – Movement WorkshopMonday 15 February, 10am
Join tutor Lauren for 45 minutes of great fun as you learn to dance like the animals and find out if you can become a Jungle VIP.
For ages: 2-4 years (must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome)
T: £4
Love is in the AirTuesday 16 February, 1-3pm
A fantastic love-themed pop dance workshop, moving and grooving to all your favourite hits. Learn new dance skills with tutor Lauren to show family and friends at the end of the session.
For ages: 7 – 11 years
T: £8.50
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Play in a DayWednesday 17 February, 10am-3pm
A fun and exciting workshop full of creative activities led by tutor Amanda, culminating in a performance on stage in The Lights auditorium for family and friends. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a packed lunch.
For ages: 7-11 years
T: £16.50
Kids Country Kitchen – Cookery WorkshopsThursday 18 February
10am-1pm for ages 5-7 years
2-5pm for ages 8-12 years
Join tutor Zoe for three hours of home baking including flavoured breads, pies and pastries to take home warm in a basket.
T: £14.50
The GruffaloFriday 19 February, 9.30am and 11am
Take part in the adventures of The Gruffalo in this interactive storytelling workshop, full of fun and make-believe.
For ages: 2-5 years (must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome)
T: £5
Love BugsFriday 19 February, 1-3pm
Join tutor Lauren for a fabulous love-themed pop dance workshop, dancing to all your favourite hits. Learn new dance skills to show to family and friends at the end of the session.
For ages: 5-7 years.
T: £8.50
Children’s Workshops for 2016 February Half Term
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Classy Glassy CoastersWednesday 30 March, 10am-12pm
Beautiful fused glass coasters to make and keep forever.
Come along and make beautiful glass coasters inspired by the colours of spring. As the daffodils and primroses start to bloom, work with artist Alex to create glass coasters for your table or to display in your window. Make the designs using tissue paper and coloured acrylic, and then transfer these into glass.
Coasters will be fired after the workshop in Alex’s studio, for collection from The Lights a week later.
For ages: 7-11 years
T: £16
Ugly Bug Ball – Movement WorkshopWednesday 30 March, 10.30am
Meet butterflies, ladybirds, dragonflies and other creepy crawlies as you join tutor Lauren at the Ugly Bug Ball – fancy dress is a must for this 45 minute workshop.
For ages: 2-4 years (must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome)
T: £4
Junk – Storytelling and Junk Modelling WorkshopThursday 31 March, 10am-12pm
Join tutor Amanda making junk models and then use them to create a story to perform for family and friends at the end of the session. This workshop will include drama games to ignite everyone’s imaginations. Bring a snack and a drink and any old packets or cartons which can be used for modelling.
For ages: 5-7 years
T:£10
Children’s Workshops for 2016 Easter Holiday Excitement
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Don’t Stop the PartyMonday 4 April, 1-3pm
Come and join a dance workshop with tutor Lauren and learn routines to all your favourite party tracks in this fantastic pop dance workshop.
For ages: 7-11 years.
T: £8.50
Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad WolfTuesday 5 April, 9.30am & 11am
“I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow the house down.” There’s a wolf in the woods and the little pigs need to come up with a plan to keep them safe. This storytelling workshop with Amanda will involve music and movement and lots of fun trying to outwit the wolf!
For ages: 2-5 years (must be accompanied by an adult, older siblings welcome)
T:£4.50
Dance the WavesThursday 7 April, 1-3pm
Join tutor Lauren for a fantastic ocean-themed pop dance workshop to all your favourite hits. Learn new dance skills to show family and friends at the end of the session.
For ages: 5-7 years
T: £8.50
Children’s Workshops for 2016 Easter Holiday Excitement
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Andover Choral Society5 December, 7.30pm
Andover Choral Society returns to The Lights with Puccini’s sparkling Messa di Gloria. A composer at home in the theatre, Puccini is known for his operas, including Madame Butterfly, Tosca, and La Bohème. This rare foray into sacred music dates from early in his career, when he was just 22; it gives a glimpse of the gorgeous and exhilarating melodies for which Puccini is known and loved. Conducted by Peter Ford and accompanied by Julie Aherne, with solos provided by young professional opera singers.
T: £12 P: £13
Rhythm timeMonday & Thursday various times
Exciting pre-school classes from birth through to 5 years old.
Contact Clare: 07833 474618 or email [email protected]
£4.50 pppw
Dance ZoneSaturday 10am-12noon
Dance Zone. Funky dance class from street dance to jazz, salsa to musical theatre
For ages: 7 + years
Contact the Box Office: 01264 368368
£65 SM: £60
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CREATIVE CLASSES
Ignite Youth TheatreSaturday 1-3pm
Offering a range of creative drama skills for ages 8 years +
Contact the Box Office: 01264 368368
£65 SM: £60
Spotlight SingersMonday 1.30pm-3pm
Songs and harmonies from all over the world. No auditions required. For adults.
Contact Ysanne Bonner by email: [email protected]
£5 pppw
Strictly DanceTuesday & Wednesday, various times.
Exercise to the rhythms of waltz, quick step, cha cha cha and jive. For adult beginners, improvers, and solo or with partners. Classes with Pam.
Contact the Box Office: 01264 368368
£5.50 pppw
Ruby Slippers Show School Tuesday & Thursday various times
Children’s dance classes from ages 2 to 15 years
Wednesday & Friday various times
Adult dance fitness classes – Salsa Fusion, Taptastic and Fitsteps
Contact Lauren: 07866 553830 or email: [email protected]
Dance FitZumba Gold
Monday and Friday, various times
Latin inspired dance fitness
£5 pppw or £25 for 6 weeks
Fitsteps
Tuesday and Friday, various times,
£5 pppw or £25 for 6 weeks
Contact Fiona: 07887 964176 or email: [email protected]
Unless otherwise stated regular classes run in term times for 10 weeks. SM = Spotlight Members
Please note details listed are correct at the time of printing. Changes may occur for which we apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
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•Internetbookingsarechargeda£2booking fee
•TicketswillbefiledforcollectionattheBoxOffice or can be posted for a charge of 70p
•A£1chargewillbemadeforreprinting tickets
•Reservationswillbekeptforthreedays after which time they will be released for sale
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•Buy10ticketsfor1showandreceivethe11th free of charge
•Concessionaryticketpricesareavailableon selected shows for senior citizens, children under 16, full-time students, and registered unemployed. Proof of entitlement may be requested
•Familydiscountticketsareavailableonselected shows
•Weregretchildrenundertwoyearsarenotadmitted to the Auditorium
•SmokingandE-cigarettesarenotpermittedanywhere inside the building
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How to find The LightsThe venue is situated a two minute walk from the main town centre and bus station and a ten minute walk from Andover rail station. Andover is well placed off the A303 and within easy reach of the A34.
How to BookOnline: Visit www.thelights.org.uk
By phone: Call 01264 368368
In person: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and one hour before the evening show. Saturday 10am – 2pm
By post: The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hants SP10 1AH
Email: [email protected]
AccessPlease discuss any access requirement with the Box Office staff when making your booking
The Lights offers full wheelchair access to all areas of the venue together with accessible toilets
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs are always welcome
Induction loops are available in both the Arena Hall and the Auditorium
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