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WELCOME to Winter 2019/Spring 2020 at the Grove Theatre; Are you ready for spellbinding adventure filled the nights might be getting darker but we have with magic and laughter? Then join us as we fly off something to brighten everyone’s evenings! For to Neverland to meet the Lost Boys, Mrs Smee and comedy lovers we welcome back to the stage the Captain Hook. Brought to you by the wonderful hilarious Henning Wehn, Chris Ramsey and Rhod Evolution Productions, Peter Pan is set to enchant Gilbert, or if you prefer a more intimate event come and amaze with its fantastic cast, witty script, along to Barnstormers which is held monthly in our spectacular stunts and sets. We can’t wait to share upper foyer; order food and drink to your table and all these events with you and wish you a wonderful enjoy the fun in style! festive period! With a plethora of live music to choose from we Best wishes, can’t wait to welcome you to the sensational Three Degrees, The Real Thing or Masters of the House Rhea Yeung for a musical extravaganza. We’re launching into the new year with the fabulous week-long production of General Manager Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story which is on its 30th anniversary tour; you are guaranteed an evening of sensational music which will have you dancing in your seats. Booking opens for Friends of the Grove Theatre on 28.10.19 | Booking opens for all on 04.11.19 EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS Barnstormers Stand Up Comedy Become a Friend of the Grove Theatre and enjoy Thursday 21st November 8pm a host of benefits for a whole year ∆, such as… Thursday 30th January 8pm 4 No booking fees Thursday 27th February 8pm 4 A friends newsletter Thursday 26th March 8pm with our brochures Thursday 30th April 8pm 4 Post show reception Thursday 28th May 8pm on one week shows and pantomimes 4 Priority booking period Our compère introduces three top comedians on the release of our seasonal brochures from the London circuit, including regulars from The Comedy Store and Glee comedy clubs, with 4 Exclusive 2 for 1 on film screenings a different line up each month. on standard priced tickets and now valid on standard priced Front Row Film tickets; Bar snacks and nibbles are available during available online the evening. Pre-order before the week of the 4 Two free tours event and get 10% off. Download a menu from enquire at the Box Office for details grovetheatre.co.uk. 4 10% off at our bar and kiosk Ages 18+ when you present your membership card ∆ Terms and conditions apply. Please visit grove.theatre.co.uk for full details. TICKETS £12.50*/£15* on the door *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. 2 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
FREE TASTER SESSIONS We offer free taster sessions across all Youth Theatre and Grove Academy classes. Creative Learning Here at the Grove Theatre we are dedicated to improving access to the Arts for all. For more information visit grovetheatre.co.uk/take-part Grove Academy - stage school with acting, singing and dancing. ages 8-18 Grove Mini Academy - stage school with acting, singing and dancing. ages 4-7 Grove Youth Theatre - weekly drama group learning theatrical skills. ages 9-16 Mon 17th - Wed 19th Feb 2020 10am - 4pm, £65 Half Term Holiday Theatre Club ages 6-14 Themed to tie-in with this year’s GPP ‘The Sound of Music’, a 3-day workshop filled with tons of drama and dance activities; you can even pick up some tips for the GPP audition on 26th April! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a packed lunch with bottled water to drink. Backstage Tours Would you like to explore backstage at the Grove Theatre and find out more about how the theatre works? Theatre tours are available by pre-booking a date and time by emailing grove.education2@sll.co.uk. We are also delighted to host tours for schools, companies and other groups and organisations. Work Experience ages 14+ Interested in what a life in the theatre may hold? Our one-week work experience placements offer the opportunity to gain insight into how a theatre works from a range of departments, such as Technical, Marketing and Education. For more information please contact Anna on 01582 884185 or email grove.education@sll.co.uk. Tuesday evenings from Autumn 2019, Free Grove Young Producers* ages 16-25 Inviting all budding producers, writers, directors, performers, artists or anyone with a passion for being creative or organising events. Our new Grove Young Producers scheme will enable a group of young people to create and produce a piece of theatre to be performed as a professional show in our venue. Bespoke Workshops for Schools Working with schools we provide tailor made workshops based on a topic, text or curriculum activity. Our workshops offer skills from drama techniques, and singing to confidence building and creative thinking. Workshops are held at the Grove Theatre or in your school. For more details please email grove.education2@sll.co.uk or call 01582 884 195. * For more information and to enrol, please contact Anna on 01582 884185 or email grove.education@sll.co.uk. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 3
LIVE & ENCORE SCREENINGS Broadcast from some of the best venues in London and beyond to one of the biggest screens in Europe, right here at Grove Theatre! The world on your doorstep with live and encore screenings. Book your seats for this performing arts revolution. Hansard Wed 27th Nov 7.15pm It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport. Present Laughter Tue 7th Jan 7.15pm As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. André Rieu: 70 Years Young Sun 12th Jan 3pm & 7pm An ultimate concert featuring musical highlights chosen by the maestro himself from his illustrious career so far. This unique commemorative celebration will take you on an unbelievable journey around the world to André Rieu’s most amazing concert locations, including Schönbrunn Vienna, Radio City Music Hall New York and the Coronation Concert in Amsterdam. The Sleeping Beauty Thu 16th Jan 7.15pm A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company. Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with sections created for The Royal Ballet by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. 42nd Street Sun 19th Jan 7.15pm Fresh off the bus from small-town America, talented young performer Peggy Sawyer is just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of…Starring National treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and Tom Lister as Julian Marsh, alongside a show-stopping ensemble cast. TICKETS £16* per screening, per person 4 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
LIVE & ENCORE SCREENINGS La Bohème Wed 29th Jan 7.45pm Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses and a poignant final scene. Richard Jones’s character-led production perfectly captures La Bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy. Marston & Scarlett World Premieres Tue 25th Feb 7.15pm Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett, and much in demand internationally. The inspiration for her first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous life and career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. A new work by Liam Scarlett, The Royal Ballet’s Artist in Residence, provides the second part of the programme. Fidelio Tue 17th Mar 7.15pm Sung in German with English subtitles. Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Swan Lake Wed 1st Apr 7.15pm Remaining faithful to the Marius Petipa/Lev Ivanov text, Liam Scarlett’s choreography and John Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is arguably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. The entire Company shines in this eternal tale of doomed love, a masterpiece filled with iconic moments. Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci Mon 27th Apr 7.15pm Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re- creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and emotions erupt. The award-winning production by Damiano Michieletto presents shocking events brought about by secret love and uncontrollable jealousy. The Dante Project Sun 31st May 2pm Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of pilgrims on mount Purgatorio and the dazzling spheres of Paradiso with their endless configurations of light. In this new work, The Royal Ballet’s trailblazing Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborates with an award-winning team to bring us closer to Dante and his extraordinary vision. *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. c £2 off W £2off f £2.50 off BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 5
WINTER 19/SPRING 20 Action/Adventure Drama Drama Drama Drama/Fantasy Dora and the Lost City of Downton Abbey (PG) Mrs Lowry And Son (PG) Judy (12A) Ad Astra (12A) Gold (PG) Sun 3rd November 7.30pm Mon 4th November 2.30pm Mon 18th November 2.30pm Tue 26th November 7.30pm Sun 3rd November 2.30pm Mon 4th November 7.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 22nd November 2.30pm Wed 20th November 7.30pm & 7.30pm Drama/Thriller Romance/Comedy Drama/Mystery Drama Action/Adventure The Aeronauts Last Christmas (12A) Official Secrets (15) A Beautiful Day in the Charlies Angels (12A) Mon 6th January 2.30pm Thu 9th January 7.30pm Fri 10th January 7.30pm Neighbourhood (PG) Wed 15th January 7.30pm Wed 8th January 7.30pm Sun 26th January 4.30pm Mon 13th January 2.30pm Sat 18th January 4.30pm Sun 26th January 7.30pm Drama/Fantasy Drama/Action Sci-Fi/Adventure Fantasy/Action Drama Frozen 2 Le Mans 66 A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (PG) Harriet Sat 18th January 10am Sat 18th January 7.30pm Farmageddon (U) Sun 19th January 1pm Sun 19th January 3.30pm & 1.30pm Mon 27th January 2.30pm Sun 19th January 10am Sun 26th January 10am Sun 26th January 1.30pm 6 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
FILM SEASON Drama/Fantasy Fantasy/Sci-fi Drama/Epic Drama/Fantasy Drama/Historical Period Drama Lucy in the Sky Star Wars: The Rise Of 1917 CATS Little Women Mon 3rd February 2.30pm Skywalker Tue 11th February 2.30pm Mon 10th February 2.30pm Thu 5th March 7.30pm Tue 4th February 7.30pm & 7.30pm Wed 12th February 7.30pm Tue 10th March 7.30pm Sun 16th February 7.30pm Sun 16th February 2.30pm Sun 15th March 4.30pm Mon 16th March 2.30pm Drama Drama/Comedy TICKETS £7.50* c £2 off W £2 off f 2 for 1 *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. Bombshell The Personal History of Mon 9th March 2.30pm David Copperfield (PG) Sun 15th March 7.30pm Mon 23rd March 2.30pm DEAL 1 2 large soft drinks FRONT ROW and a bag of sweets† FILM EXPERIENCE †Soft drinks include Pepsi, Diet per p FAMILY Pepsi or Lemonade. £6.50 Why not make a special event out of your trip with our Front Row Film Experience? 2 alcoholic beverages DEAL 2 Book tickets in our premium seats in the first two and a bag of sweets† rows of the Rear Stalls or the first three rows in †Alcoholic drinks include a pint of lager, a the Circle, and grab a complimentary beverage! single serve of wine or a spirit and mixer. £9 DEAL 3 4 regular soft drinks and 2 bags of TICKETS £14.50* sweets or 2 bags of popcorn† c £4 off f 2 for 1 †Soft drinks include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or Lemonade. £11.50 BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 7
BACK IN DUNSTABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 11 YEARS 30 TERRIFIC YEARS! THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL Mon 20th - Sat 25th Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Dunstable as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour. Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including Oh Boy, That’ll Be The Day, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Everyday, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time! “THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER “JOYOUS! I LOVE THIS FORGET” SHOW” Daily Mail Sunday Express More details on page 19 8 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
NOVEMBER Fri 1st Nov 7.30pm Oye Santana: Woodstock 50th Anniversary Tour The Woodstock 50th Anniversary tour from Oye Santana, UK No.1 winner at the 2018 National Tribute Music Awards. Celebrating 50 years since Santana’s electrifying performance at Woodstock catapulted them into stardom, this show is stacked with five decades of hits – including the multi-million seller Smooth, Black Magic Woman, Samba Pa Ti, Maria Maria, Oye Como Va, Corazón Espinado and She’s Not There – played with power, passion and perfection. TICKETS £22.50* Sat 2nd Nov 7.30pm The Bob Dylan Story A nostalgic review of hits including Like A Rolling Stone, Mr Tambourine Man, Blowin’ In The Wind, Knocking On Heaven’s Door, All Along The Watchtower, The Times They Are A-Changin’, Lay Lady Lay and many more. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dylan’s famous Isle of Wight comeback show and relive the classics-packed set … the joyous I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight, the whimsical Quinn The Eskimo, the venomous Maggie’s Farm. ‘Superb …. Does real justice to the great man!’ – Weekend Notes TICKETS £23* c £1.50 off W £1.50 off f £1.50 off Tue 5th Nov 7.30pm The Legends of American Country Now seen by over 300,00 fans live and watched by millions on social media Europe's No.1 multi award winning Country music show "The Legends of American Country" returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics. The 2020 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don William, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Jim Reeves. The show features 4 fantastic singers who are all backed by a superb live band and coupled with authentic stage set and state of the art sound and lighting. TICKETS £20* *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 9
NOVEMBER Wed 6th Nov 7.30pm The Three Degrees The Three Degrees are an American female vocal group, formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group has remained a trio with 2 original members since Sheila Ferguson left many moons ago. The Three Degrees are well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows. They are known all around the world for songs like When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man and Take Good Care Of Yourself. They have been continuously touring for more than 40 years and are still touring to this day. TICKETS £25* Fri 8th Nov 7.30pm The Masters of the House Don’t miss this musical feast featuring former stars from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, The Producers and other hit West End musicals, performing in concert. The show is constantly being updated with songs carefully selected from over eight decades of popular musical theatre, including favourites such as Suddenly Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Oh What A Circus (Evita), Defying Gravity (Wicked), Tell Me It’s Not True (Blood Brothers) and some wonderful show medleys. TICKETS £26* c £2 off W £2 off Sat 9th Nov 7.30pm Elo Experience 2019 The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time. TICKETS £24* 10 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
NOVEMBER Sun 10th Nov 7.30pm Beatlemania Roll up, roll up, for a rip-roaring magical musical tour through the back catalogue of the world’s greatest ever band. Every song is a winner in this note-perfect musical love letter to the Fab Four. John, Paul, George and Ringo take to the stage one more time as the supremely-talented cast revive all 17 of their No1 hits including a five-star performance of Hey Jude on the golden anniversary of the four-times platinum classic hit. TICKETS £22.50* Mon 11th & Tue 12th Nov 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a cultural education charity, transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our annual Festival provides a platform for up to 30,000 young people to express themselves and grow in confidence as they take to a professional stage. We celebrate the infinite variety of work found across the project, as young people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities find their ‘voice’ in the school rehearsal room, culminating in a thrilling night of theatre. TICKETS £9.95* c £1.95 off W £1.95 off f £1.95 off G 20+ £7 per ticket Wed 13th Nov 7pm The Circus of Horrors The new Circus of Horrors show will be an immersive celebration of its astounding 25 years. It will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock ‘n’ roll soundscape; a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off of it with laughter. The almighty cast that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is now a West End & World Wide hit and will take you on a rock ‘n’ roller coaster ride of unbelievable, bizarre & beautiful acts. It’s a circus like no other and a show you simply can’t afford to miss. TICKETS £25*, £20* c £3 off W £3 off f £3 off *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 11
NOVEMBER Fri 15th Nov 7.30pm Think Floyd Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason describes the band as “Brilliant! – They are really good.” Think Floyd’s production features a complete performance of The Wall, plus the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and more. Backed by their dedicated team of sound and lighting engineers and an impressive laser light show, this exciting production will recreate all the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage. TICKETS £25* Sat 16th Nov 7.30pm 80s Mania Europe’s Official 1980’s multi-tribute concert featuring 28 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers. Performing over 35 chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more! So it’s time to dig out your 80’s fashions and party! TICKETS £24* c £1.50 off W £1.50 off G buy 9 get one free Sun 17th Nov 7.30pm Ruby Wax: How To Be Human Based on her bestselling book, Ruby’s new show How To Be Human answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. Outrageously witty and smart, blending brilliant comedy and insightful life lessons, How To Be Human is the show you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your iPhone. TICKETS £22* 12 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
NOVEMBER Tue 19th Nov 7.30pm Sat 23rd Nov 7.30pm Swan Lake The Sensational 60S Experience Russian National Ballet presents Swan Lake – the 10th Anniversary Tour greatest of all romantic ballets. Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky. The biggest and best 60’s show returns to The After the sell out performances of Nutcracker last Grove Theatre with a brand new production for year, Russian National Ballet returns to the UK with 2019! the most famous Ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of The Sensational 60’s Experience brings you a ballet’s most memorable music and breath taking three hour 60’s spectacular of pure nostalgia. dance. The show with the definite feel good factor will transport you back to that magical decade that Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette was the 1960’s. Five legendary names take to and Odilie, who resemble each other so strikingly the stage and deliver to you a night never to be one can easily be mistaken for the other. It is the forgotten where you’ll find it impossible to remain compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a in your seat. This is must see 60’s show for 2019. princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of Starring Mike Pender (Original voice of The swans while out hunting. When one of the swans Searchers) The Trems (All former members of turns into a beautiful young woman he is instantly The Tremeloes) The Fortunes, The Swinging Blue captivated – will his love prove strong enough to Jeans and The Dakotas. Hits include Needles and break the evil spell that she is under? Pins, Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, Hippy Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has Hippy Shake, Little Children plus many more. captured the imagination of generations over Step back in time to when pop music was at its the years and it continues to attract worldwide very best! audiences, young and old. TICKETS £24* c £2 off W £2 off TICKETS £28* f £1.50 off G buy 10 get one free f £3 off *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 13
NOVEMBER Sun 24th Nov 7.30pm Thu 28th Nov 7.30pm Midnight Train To Georgia: A Celebration of Gladys Knight The Dreamboys Following a sell-out debut performance, this new The Dreamboys, the UK’s most famous girl’s night production is embarking on a UK Tour, so it's time out, are back and hotter than ever with a brand-new to hop onboard. Capturing the essence of the show and UK tour for 2019. The Dreamboys are Multi Award Winning Ms Gladys Knight, Hayley without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous Ria Christian portrays her, capturing the true and successful show of its kind in history. magic that Gladys Knight provides on stage. Their breath-taking show spectacular has been Featuring the hit songs like ‘Baby Don’t Change perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties Your Mind’, ‘Help Me Make it Through the Night’, and girl’s nights out with all your friends. With special ‘Try to Remember/The Way We Were’, ‘Part Time guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest Love’, ‘Licence To Kill’ and her signature tune TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, ‘Midnight Train To Georgia’. Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning, Geordie Shore and The Only Way Is Essex, plus This production is definitely not a tribute but a massive sold out Worldwide tours, it’s no wonder faithful portrayal and pays homage to the Empress The Dreamboys are the only show of its kind in of Soul…..the one and only Ms Gladys Knight. history to have celebrity status. “Simply one of the most high-quality productions If you’re looking for the very best girl’s night out in and portrayals I have seen” the UK, look no further than these incredible hunks. – Mark Ritchie, UK Cabaret Magazine An action packed 2-hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more. Ages 18+ TICKETS £24* c £1 off W £1 off f £1 off TICKETS Premium £27.50*/Standard £24.50/ Circle £19.50* W £19.50 14 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
NOVEMBER Fri 29th Nov 7.30pm Sat 30th Nov 7.30pm The Real Thing The Estefan Experience Multi-million selling soul band The Real Thing are The world’s premier show in live concert format, ready to give their much loved disco inspired hits a celebrating ‘The Queen Of Latin Pop’! Experience new lease of life with an extensive UK tour. Featuring all the hits from her amazing career culminating the group’s two original vocalists Chris Amoo and in over 100 Million album sales and 26 Grammy Dave Smith, along with their 5-piece band, the trio Awards, this show stopping Latin extravaganza deliver a funky ‘in your face’ show with a strong ‘retro includes a 12 piece band with Cuban themed flavour’ with the band’s classic songs mixed with singers and dancers and of course the most iconic contemporary grooves. pop songs of the era: Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut Get On Your Feet, Conga, 1-2-3, Rhythm is Gonna hit single You to Me Are Everything, the Liverpool Get You, Anything For You, Dr Beat, Here We based trio boast three million selling hit singles Are, Don’t Want To Lose You Now, Turn The Beat including, Can’t Get by Without You, Whenever You Around, Words Get In The Way, Can’t Stay Away Want My Love and Can You Feel the Force, making From You, Coming Out Of The Dark and many them the UK’s best-selling black group of the late more. 70s. Commenting on The Real Thing’s success, singer Chris Amoo said, ‘There’s always going to be a sense of nostalgia about our music. It’s the sound track to so many people’s lives and that will never die.’ TICKETS £25* TICKETS £22.50* *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 15
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JANUARY Sat 11th Jan 7.30pm The Meatloaf Songbook – Hits Out Of Hell The World’s premier show in tribute to Meatloaf, featuring the Ultimate ‘Dead Ringer’ to Meatloaf Craig Halford as seen on ITV’s ‘Stars in their eyes’ and Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’. Experience all the hits from what is one of the best-selling artists of all time, culminating over 80 million album sales, a Grammy award and the best rock and roll love anthems ever written. I’d Do Anything for Love, Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through and many many more. Ages 6+ TICKETS £23.50* Tue 14th Jan 7.30pm McCartney – The Songbook: Celebrating The Music of Sir Paul McCartney, The Beatles & Wings With authentic costume and instrumentation complete with a fantastic live band, McCartney – The Songbook features over 40 monster hits including Band On The Run, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Live and Let Die, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Hey Jude. This amazing showcase of some of the greatest songs ever written is not to be missed. ‘Perfect’ – Evening Standard TICKETS £23.50* Fri 17th Jan 7.30pm Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute This dynamic theatre production fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock’s most flamboyant front man, faithfully and accurately recreating the distinctive Queen experience. The extraordinary vocal range and outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed by superbly crafted harmonies, a driving rhythm section and state-of-the-art production. “Freddie was an original. He and Queen were the best. But now, in this new century, Joseph, Glenn and Mercury are the next best thing.” – Jer Bulsara (Freddie’s Mum) TICKETS £22* c £2 off W £2 off 18 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
JANUARY Mon 20th - Sat 25th Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story This sensational multi award-winning West End show triumphantly returns to Dunstable for the first time in 11 years as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour. Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time! TICKETS £35*/£30*/£25* Tue 28th Jan 7.30pm Spirit of the Dance The International smash hit “Spirit of the Dance” celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever, winning nine Global Awards, including “Best Choreography” and “Best International Production”. The world champion dancers of the Irish International Dance Company sound like a runaway express train and their frenzied skill and military precision sends shivers down your spine. Not one Irish dance shoe steps out of line as their thunderous feet perform as one, with an excitement that leaves audiences screaming for more. TICKETS £27* Thu 30th Jan 7.30pm Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye Baby is more than your average tribute group. They deliver a full-theatre show covering the journey of the Four Seasons from the very beginning up until the Disco era and the rock and roll hall of fame. This is a musical journey through the sounds of one of the most successful vocal groups of all time. This sensational production features many of the bands worldwide hits, including: ‘Beggin’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, ‘Lets Hang On’, ‘Rag Doll’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)’, ‘Sherry’, ‘Working My Way Back To You’, ’Big Girls Don’t Cry’, and many more! TICKETS £24.50* c £1 off W £1 off f £1 off *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 19
FEBRUARY Fri 31st Jan 7.30pm ABBA Forever ABBA – Forever is one of the UK’s leading International tribute Shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band. The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all six performers on stage. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an ALL LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever Show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular. TICKETS £24* C Sat 1st Feb 7.30pm Sweet Caroline The good times never seemed so good… introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’. Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50 years of a legend. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist. Enjoy all the hits such as, Forever in Blue Jeans, America and Love On The Rocks and of course, the unforgettable Sweet Caroline. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. TICKETS £26* c £1 off W £1 off Wed 5th Feb 7.30pm Dance to the Music Dance To The Music is a sumptuously beautiful, glamorous dance show created, directed, choreographed by and starring ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rihanoff. Kristina Rihanoff is excited to tour the show with even more fabulous costumes, stunning vocals and breathtaking choreography. Hosted by heartthrob Jake Quickenden who first found fame with the X Factor, I’m A Celebrity and Dancing On Ice and an exciting troupe of dancers featuring Dancing With The Stars favourites Marcella Solimeo and Dylon Daniels, this promises to be an evening not to be missed. TICKETS £27* Premium £45* (30 VIP tickets available in rows A & B of the stalls – includes a meet and greet experience and signed tour programme). 20 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
FEBRUARY Thu 6th Feb 7.30pm Tommy The Album – Live This 50th anniversary production celebrates a ground-breaking moment in rock history; Tommy tells the fascinating and complex story of a "deaf, dumb and blind" boy and his extraordinary life experiences. Following their smash hit UK tour of Quadrophenia, world-class band, The Goldhawks, return to perform Tommy as an 8-piece outfit backed with amazing projection, stunning special effects and a superb replication of The Who’s sound. “Electrifying..superb..mind blowing” - Praise from Tommy audiences TICKETS £22*, Early Bird 2 for 1 when booked by 25th November 2019 Sat 8th Feb 10am, 1pm & 4pm & Sun 9th Feb 10am ,1pm & 4pm Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – it’s going to be her best day ever! From roadworks to royalty, castles to caves and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Danny Dog, Gerald The Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! TICKETS £17*, under 16's £15*, 4 for £60* Thu 13th Feb 8pm Jack Dee: Off the Telly Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour. “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack. Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh, Jack also hosts the legendary Radio 4 show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. TICKETS £23* *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 21
FEBRUARY Fri 14th Feb 7.30pm The Simon & Garfunkel Story Direct from it’s success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! 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. “Fantastic” – Elaine Page, BBC Radio 2 TICKETS £25* c £1.50 off W £1.50 off f £1.50 off Sat 15th Feb 7.30pm Beyond The Barricade This brand new show for 2020 will include many of the best numbers that have made Beyond the Barricade the most popular musical theatre concert in the country. The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss (Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals. TICKETS £22.50* Mon 17th Feb 7.30pm All Star Superslam Wrestling You’ve seen it on television and now you can see it live when All Star Superslam Wrestling returns with an extravaganza of high-flying action that will feature all of your favourite heroes and villains of the ring. Why not come along and boo the villains or cheer for your favourites as some of the country’s top ring stars clash in a two hour action-packed spectacle that will have you on the edge of your seats! V.I.P. Meet and Greet packages are available on the night and if you are celebrating a birthday then this is the place to be. Ages 6+ TICKETS £15*, under 16s £10*, 4 for £45* 22 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
FEBRUARY Thu 20th - Fri 21st Feb 7.30pm & Sat 22nd Feb 2.30pm & 7.30pm Bugsy Malone Community youth theatre performance presented by RARE Productions. Gangster warfare in New York, Dandy Dan's hoodlums terrorise the district, exterminating undesirables with their new weapon splurge guns. His rival is Fat Sam Stacetto, who engages the help of Bugsy Malone, a smooth city slicker. With Bugsy's help, Fat Sam escapes from a frame up but later learns that Dandy Dan's mob have splurged nearly all his gang. Meanwhile Bugsy and Leroy Smith, witness a secret delivery of splurge guns at Dock 17. Prepare for a showdown of splurge, custard pies and flour bombs! TICKETS £16.50*, £15.50* c £1 off top price band W £15.50* Sun 23rd Feb 6pm Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through Menopause! In this brand-new show, Cruising Through Menopause, the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show Menopause The Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four ladies as they set off on the high seas for tales of their lives, loves and losses. Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, memory lapses, weight gain - these are a few of our favourite menopausal things! Cruising Through Menopause is a hilarious, heartfelt, reassuring and unflinching look at the joys of menopause and friendship. Ages 16+ TICKETS £30* Wed 26th Feb 7.30pm Sounds Of The 70S Live with Johnnie Walker Following the success of Tony Blackburn’s Sounds of the 60s live tour, legendary DJ Johnnie Walker will take BBC Radio 2’s popular Sounds of the 70s radio show on the road in 2020. The brand new live show will be hosted by Johnnie, who will offer his personal stories and memories from the ‘70s, and will feature a live band and singers who will perform an array of classic hits from throughout the decade. The tour will visit over 20 venues across the UK bringing the Sounds Of The 70s from the studio to the stage for the very first time. TICKETS £40*, £30* *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 23
FEBRUARY Thu 27th Feb 7.30pm Herman’s Hermits Herman’s Hermits are one of the biggest selling bands of the 60’s, not just in the UK, but around the World. From their early beginnings in Manchester in 1964, the band have chalked up 23 hit singles, 10 hit albums, appeared in 3 major movies and to date they have sold in excess of 75 Million records worldwide. Hits include, There’s A Kind Of Hush, Silhouettes, Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat, Wonderful World, A Must To Avoid, and Many More. This 55th Anniversary Tour is an evening of nostalgia, song and laughter! TICKETS £24* Fri 28th Feb 7.30pm UK Pink Floyd Experience Featuring eight top flight musicians and a world class crew, this concert-based production authentically recreates the atmosphere of a Pink Floyd live performance, including impressive video projection on a large circular screen and a stunning light show. With over 50 years of hits by this legendary band, the highly acclaimed show also features over two hours of songs from both iconic albums Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals as well as Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb. TICKETS £24* Sat 29th Feb 7.30pm The Johnny Cash Roadshow The only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family! The Johnny Cash Roadshow is back on top form for 2020 with a brand new show. This year award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s American Recordings alongside his iconic wife June Carter played by Emily Heighway, the Roadshow Horns and on selected shows The ‘Carter Sisters’. With all the hits such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue alongside some of the darker more atmospheric songs like Hurt, Rusty Cage, The Man Comes Around and Hurt! This year’s show is an emotional roller-coaster of songs through Cash’s career, packed together in one fantastic evening’s entertainment. TICKETS £22* c £2 off W £2 off f £2.50 off 24 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
MARCH Wed 4th Mar 7.30pm California Dreamin’ The Mamas and Papas, one of the super groups from the Golden age of the Flower Power Era in the 60’s. They brought us smash hits like Monday Monday, Creeque Ally, Dedicated To The One I Love, I Saw Her Again Last Night, California Dreaming, just to name a few. This show will instantly transport you back to one of the most iconic periods of the Sixties. TICKETS £23.50* Thu 5th Mar 10am & 1pm World Book Day: Talking Tales Two! Following the success of last year’s tale of Sophie Stewart and Magical Library of Pomruf we would like to present to you another enchanting story of the power of books and just how exciting and inspiring they can be. With music and lots of opportunity to join in, come along and celebrate World Book Day with us! Come along dressed as your favourite traditional tales character. Prizes for two of the best costumes! "I give it 5 stars!" - Ewan age 9 TICKETS £3 G buy 10 get one free Sat 7th Mar 7.30pm Friends! The Musical Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in Friends! The Musical Parody the first UK and Irish tour of the hilarious off-Broadway and Las Vegas hit musical that lovingly lampoons the popular TV sitcom. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll Unagi! TICKETS £30* *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 25
MARCH Thu 12th Mar 7.30pm Into the Groove Are you ready to strike a pose? Join us to celebrate the incredible 35-year career of the best-selling female artist of all time. This dazzling and colourful production features all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Holiday, Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many, many more! This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme. TICKETS £26* c £2 off W £2 off f £2 off G buy 10 get one free Sat 14th Mar 7.30pm The Fizz 2020 Come and join Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston (The Fizz) for an up close and personal evening. It's the behind-the-curtain story of Bucks Fizz. From being put together and winning the Eurovision Song Contest to becoming one of the most successful bands of the 1980s with five No1 singles and ten top-ten hits. This is a must for any Fizz fan as they tell their story of what it’s like to be part of one of Britain’s most successful pop groups, all interspersed with the hit songs and backed up with projections and images plus an ask-what-you-like Q&A. TICKETS £25* Thu 19th Mar 7.30pm Islands in the Stream Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/ management companies or similar shows. TICKETS £27.50* c £2 off W £2 off f £2 off G buy 10 get one free 26 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
MARCH Fri 20th Mar 7.30pm Michael Starring Ben Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the Prince of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror. TICKETS £24* G buy 10 get one free Mon 23rd - Tue 24th Mar 3.30pm GD1 Auditions We’re looking for talented artists and groups to perform in a showcase that celebrates all things dance, which is set to take place in June 2020. We’re interested in seeing pieces from a variety of dance genres, solo numbers and whole groups. For a chance to be in this year’s show contact Karen by emailing grove.education2@sll.co.uk or call 01582 884195. Wed 25th Mar 7.30pm Foster & Allen Foster & Allen are bringing their Timeless Memories Tour to the UK. Celebrating over 40 years together in the music business they will be performing all their hits, including Bunch Of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years and Old Flames as well as some of their more recent recordings such as Burning Bridges, Galway Girl, We Owe It All To You, A Hug and songs from their latest album “Timeless Memories”. Foster & Allen’s style and easy listening sound remains as fresh and exciting as ever. They really enjoy the business they are in, especially the live concerts. TICKETS £24* *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 27
MARCH Sun 27th Mar 7.30pm The Elvis Years – The Story of the King Join Mario Kombou ( Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades – from the early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years, authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies and the stunning 68 TV special. With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve costume changes, this glittering two-hour production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender and many more! TICKETS £22.50* Mon 30th Mar 4pm Grove Mini Production Project: Audition Workshop If you are between 6 – 15 years old and would like a chance to perform in a show on our Grove Theatre stage, take part in the audition workshop for our Mini Production Project 2020. Gain the chance to earn a Discover or Explore Level Arts Award! (Certificates will be presented on a separate date to be arranged) Grove Mini Production Project Dates: Mon 6th – Thu 9th April 10am – 4pm Performance: Thu 9th April 3pm Maximum 36 places available! Please contact Anna Elmore on grove.education@sll.co.uk for an application pack £100 per person Sat 4th Apr 8pm Magic of the Beatles The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world. It’s been over 50 years since the seminal release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – and this magical ‘musical’ mystery tour will transport you back to the golden era of pop with hit after hit! Bringing you all the hits you know and love including Love Me Do, She Loves You, Please Please Me, From Me To You, Help, I Feel Fine, Sgt. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude, Let It Be and so many artists/estates/management more. companies or similar shows. TICKETS £25* c £1 off W £1 off f £2 off G buy 9 get one free 28 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
APRIL Mon 6th Apr 2pm Pop Divas Live! Get ready for the best songs from all your favourite female stars in one fabulous fun-packed show. Little Mix will cast some Black Magic and Taylor Swift will Shake It Off as four enormously talented girls bring you up close and personal with the greatest female pop performers of today. Meghan Trainor, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and Rihanna will all be dropping in to the biggest Pop Party ever so make sure you’re there! With dazzling choreography, state of the art videos and superb vocals Pop Divas Live! is the perfect pop concert experience for the little divas in your life. TICKETS £15* Tue 7th Apr 7.30pm Aida Music by Giuseppe Verdi sung in Italian with English subtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians After its successful season of Madama Butterfly, Carmen and La Traviata last year, Russian State Opera comes to delight you with the premiere of Opera, Aida. The brand-new production guarantees to delight you with sumptuous sets and splendid new costumes. Aida is a gripping love story that will keep you on the edge of your seats until the very end! TICKETS £31* c £2 off W £2 off f £2 off Thu 9th Apr 7.30pm The Illegal Eagles The Illegal Eagles return to the Grove Theatre in 2020 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more… TICKETS £27.50* c £2 off W £2 off f £2 off *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 29
APRIL Fri 10th Apr 12pm & 3.30pm Milkshake Live! Milkshake Monkey’s Musical Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical is a spectacular show featuring his favourite Milkshake! friends, it’s the biggest and best Milkshake! Live EVER. Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and stage come together. Starring Milkshake! Monkey, Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters! It’s a family show not to be missed! TICKETS £15* Wed 15th Apr 7.30pm Jethro: The Count of Cornwall Returns 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. Over 4 million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Now, with stories old and new we present, live on stage. Ages 15+ TICKETS £21* Fri 17th Apr 8pm Soul Legends Entertainers is delighted to bring you the smash-hit spectacular SOUL LEGENDS! Bringing to life the hits of Barry White, George Benson, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan and more, all in “soulsational” style! You’ll be on your feet reliving your favourite soul anthems: Respect, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, I Feel Good, Three Times a Lady, Get Down On It, and more. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. TICKETS £27* c £1 off W £1 off f £1 off G buy 10 get one free 30 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
APRIL Sat 18th Apr 2pm & 6pm The Wizard of Oz – Easter Panto Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With help from their new friends the Munchkins, they to travel to the Emerald City where the great Wizard of Oz lives. On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. Will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them before the Wicked Witch of the West captures them in her dungeon? TICKETS £19.50* c £2 off W £2 off G 10+ £1 off per ticket G 20+ £2 off per ticket 4 for £69* Sun 19th Apr 5pm The Sleeping Beauty Join Vienna Festival Ballet as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. Stunning choreography, beautiful costumes all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil. The wicked Carabosse casts a spell on Princess Aurora proclaiming that she will one day prick her finger - and die. The Lilac Fairy changes the spell, and instead on the fateful day the Princess and the entire Palace fall into a deep sleep. A century later Prince Désiré revives the Princess with a kiss, the Palace awakes and a parade of fairytale characters attend the wedding. TICKETS £25.50*, under 16s £18.50* c £2 off W £2 off Fri 24th Apr 7.30pm Bowie Experience Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance! “Phenomenal” “Absolutely brilliant” - Ticketmaster Reviews "10/10", “Totally awesome”, “Fantastic, Wow, Amazing” “Mind blowing” - Facebook Reviews TICKETS £23.50*, under 16s £15* c £1.50 off W £1.50 off *A £1 transaction fee will be added per ticket. BOX OFFICE 01582 60 20 80 | 31
APRIL Sun 26th Apr 10am & Thu 30th Apr 4.30pm GPP 2020 Auditions: The Sound of Music If you are between 8-21 years old, come along and audition for a part in our next big summer project; a full scale production of ‘The Sound of Music’! The yearly Grove Production Project (GPP) encompasses all aspects of staging a full scale production. For an application pack please visit our website or email Anna Elmore on grove.education@sll.co.uk stating whether you wish to apply for a cast or technical role. The project will run from Sat 25th July – Sat 8th August 2020 Performances dates: Thu 6th – Sat 8th August Image from GPP 2019: You must be available for all the rehearsals and performances. Whistle Down the Wind £190 Wed 29th Apr 7.30pm Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland's favourite sons 'The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life. A performance that will have you singing and clapping along to such classics as The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, Molly Malone, Finnegan’s Wake, McAlpines Fusileers, Raglan Road and of course The Seven Drunken Nights. TICKETS £24.50* c £1 off W £1 off f £1 off Sat 2nd May 7.30pm Arrival: The Hits of ABBA This award-winning show brings to life the extraordinary song- writing talents of Benny and Bjorn. With fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals and musicians, the high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Waterloo’, plus many more! TICKETS £23.50* c £1 off W £1 off f £1 off 32 | www.grovetheatre.co.uk
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