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What’s On Autumn / Winter 2019-20 Featuring... Dave Spikey 42nd Street The Nutcracker Spirit of The Dance The Empire Theatre & Cinema Front Street, Consett DH8 5AB 03000 262 400 | www.empireconsett.co.uk @empiretheatreconsett
Welcome Live 03000 262 400 | www.empireconsett.co.uk
The Empire Theatre & Cinema has a packed programme Wannabe: The Spice Girls
in store this Autumn / Winter season! Show
Visit www.empireconsett.co.uk for more information about Saturday 7 September, 7.30pm
The Empire and to book live shows and cinema screenings. This energetic musical stage show
celebrates the career of the world’s
biggest girl band, the Spice Girls, and
Empire Empire Friends recreates the era of Girl Power!
Café Cinema
From the chart stomping Spice Up Your
of The Empire Life through to the hip shaking Who Do
You Think You Are?, WANNABE takes you
Our café offers the Offering the latest Become a Friend of the on a Spice World journey through the
perfect place to eat blockbusters and Empire and support Spice Girls group and solo careers that
outstanding Event our fantastic venue. will make you Zig-A-Zig-Ahhhh.
and drink, with a wide
selection of tasty Cinema from around Benefits include Swing it, shake it, move it, make it down
snacks, cakes, pastries the world, at great however you can. Costumes, groups &
discounts on selected
value prices. families all welcome for the biggest 90s
and Afternoon Tea. shows and more.
(pre-booking required
party in town.
Visit the website for Annual memberships
for Afternoon Tea). £23
film listings and details start from only £6.
Open 10am - 3pm of our varied cinema Call the Box Office for
Monday to Saturday. programme. details. Mad About The Musicals
Thursday 19 September, 7.30pm
Taking you on a whistle stop tour from
the heart of London’s theatre land to
the glitz of Broadway, the critically
acclaimed Mad About The Musicals is
back – celebrating the very best songs
from the shows we all know and love.
With a host of your favourite
numbers from the pen of Rodgers &
Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber
and Boublil & Schonberg, the
talented cast of Mad About The Musicals
evoke the true spirit of the stage to
bring you the very best show in town!
£19, £17.50 concs
Cover photo: Russian National
Ballet: The Nutcracker, page 9.
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The Best of WHAM! Dave Spikey: Juggling on
Friday 20 September, 7.30pm a Motorbike
A fantastic new show featuring the best Thursday 3 October, 7.30pm
of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie Dave had been working in the NHS for
with sensational vocals, choreography, 19 years as a Biomedical Scientist when
costumes and an awesome live band. in 1987 someone uttered the immortal
In four short years WHAM! sold more words, “You’re really funny, you should
than 28 million records, topping the be a comedian” and for some reason,
charts with three albums, four number he took them seriously! So here in 2019
one singles and eleven top ten hits. he celebrates the 32nd anniversary of his
The Best of WHAM! show includes all comedy career. In this show he will look
those hits, a few B side favourites and a back on his remarkable life and his
couple of early George Michael bonus incredible journey from working class
songs. lad to Chief Biomedical Scientist to much
loved comedy performer and writer via
This fun-loving, vibrant, mega-mix Phoenix Nights, Eight out of Ten Cats,
tribute to the pop sensation of the Bullseye, Dead Man Weds, Magnolia, The
80s will be loved by ‘Young Guns’ of all Royal Variety Show, Parkinson and many
ages. more.
£23.50 £17.50
The Carpenters Story The Bobby Thompson
Saturday 28 September, 7.30pm Story
This highly acclaimed concert style Friday 4 October, 7.30pm
production continues to captivate
audiences across the UK with its Written and performed by Pete Peverley.
spectacular celebration of the classic Bobby Thompson’s woodbine smoking
songbook that made The Carpenters a ‘Little Waster’ alter ego became a folk
legend in the world of popular music, hero across the North East, yet this hid a
selling over 100 million albums and man troubled by drink, gambling debts
singles. and the tax man.
This brand new show for 2019 features Pete Peverley comes to the Empire
the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Theatre for the first time with his
Furley, with Musical Director Phil touching, heartfelt and very funny
Aldridge leading The Carpenters Story celebration of the life and work of this
Orchestra. comic legend.
£23.50 £17, £15 concs
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Classic Clapton The Pitmen Poets
Saturday 5 October, 7.30pm Friday 18 October, 7.30pm
With a huge following in the North East From Billy Elliot to Close The Coalhouse
built up over 34 years of performing, Door, When The Boat Comes In to
Classic Clapton – the No.1 Eric Clapton The Pitmen Painters – now hear the
show visits Consett for the first time, songs and stories of The Pitmen Poets.
with front man Mike Hall and the After
Ex-Lindisfarne singer and songwriter
Midnight band. Featuring songs
Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman Bob
including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in
Fox, leading exponent of Tyneside song
Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff,
Benny Graham, and much-covered
Lay Down Sally, and Layla.
Durham songwriter Jez Lowe
£16 individually and collectively celebrate
the triumphs, tragedy, humour and hard
times of North-East England’s coal
mining tradition in an evening of music,
song and spoken word.
£20
There Was An Old Lady Barry Steele & Friends:
Who Swallowed A Fly The Roy Orbison Story
Saturday 12 October, 2.30pm Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm
The Peoples Theatre Company bring one Following his West End debut at
of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes The Adelphi Theatre, the one and
to life just in time to celebrate the 45th only Barry Steele is set to put the rock
anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling back into ‘The Big O’ as he takes to the
book! stage to commemorate this legend
in ‘The Roy Orbison Story’.
This magical show has been written
especially for grown-ups to enjoy with Barry is joined on stage by a five-piece
their children, so come and relive the band and sensational guest pianist
delights of this most charming of tales Boogie Williams as the production also
complete with a feast of sing along presents original material written but
songs, colourful animal characters and never sung by Roy Orbison, and
heart-warming family fun. showcases elements of the symphonic
orchestration first heard on the recently
£12, £10 concs, £40 family (4 tickets, min
released albums.
1 adult)
£23
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Sing-a-long-a The Greatest
Showman
Saturday 26 October, 6.00pm
Look out ‘cause here it comes….
Singalonga Productions bring you their
newest show, the smash hit film musical
that everyone can’t stop singing!
Experience The Greatest Showman in the
greatest way possible – with lyrics on the
screen so you can join in as loud as you
want. As they show you how to use your
interactive prop bags, the live host will full audience participation essential.
teach you a unique set of dance moves Great for groups and families.
that will truly make you come alive.
Please note this is a screening of the movie
YOU the audience will rewrite the stars. not a live stage show. PG certificate.
Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and £16, £12 under 16s
Live
Les McKeown’s Bay City
Rollers
Saturday 1 November, 7.30pm
Always a sell-out at the Empire, the
legendary Bay City Roller Les McKeown Russian National Ballet: The Nutcracker
returns with his award-winning
‘rollertastic’ show! Saturday 2 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Don’t miss this unique voyage back to After the sell-out performances of Swan Lake last year, Russian National Ballet
the 1970s, when Les and his legendary returns to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker.
band ruled the world’s pop charts and The original Christmas story is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
The Bay City Rollers’ music became the written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. It tells the story of Marie, a sad little girl, whose
soundtrack for a generation of godfather, Drosselmeyer, gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas
teenagers. Packed full of original hits Eve. In her lively imagination it turns into a prince and the magic starts…
including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang,
Remember, Summerlove Sensation, A wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!
Give A Little Love and many more. £22, £20.50 concs, £17.50 under 16s
£23.50
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Performance times
Sat 30 Nov 3.00pm
Sun 1 Dec 3.00pm
Tues 3 Dec 10.00am
Wed 4 Dec 10.00am
Thurs 5 Dec 10.00am
Fri 6 Dec 10.00am 1.30pm
Sat 7 Dec 3.00pm 6.30pm
Sun 8 Dec 3.00pm
Tues 10 Dec 10.00am
Wed 11 Dec 10.00am
Thurs 12 Dec 10.00am
Fri 13 Dec 10.00am
Sat 14 Dec 3.00pm 6.30pm
Sun 15 Dec 3.00pm
Mon 16 Dec 10.00am
Wed 18 Dec 10.00am
Thurs 19 Dec 10.00am 1.30pm
Fri 20 Dec 6.30pm
Sat 21 Dec 11.00am 3.00pm
Sun 22 Dec 11.00am 3.00pm
Mon 23 Dec 1.00pm 4.30pm
Tues 24 Dec 1.00pm 4.30pm
Thurs 26 Dec 3.00pm
Fri 27 Dec 3.00pm 6.30pm
Sat 28 Dec 3.00pm
Sun 29 Dec 3.00pm
Mon 30 Dec 3.00pm
Tues 31 Dec 1.30pm
£17 (£15 concession), £56 family ticket (four tickets, min. one adult)
School & group discounts available . Early bird group booking before 30 September 2019
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Whitney: Queen of the The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Night Friday 15 November, 7.30pm
Saturday 9 November, 7.30pm The only show to be endorsed by the
A stunning celebration of the music and Cash family is back on top form with a
life of one of the greatest singers of our brand new production for 2019.
time. This award- winning production Award-winning front man Clive John
features a sensational line-up of dedicates this year to a 50th anniversary
musicians, taking us through three tour of the legendary San Quentin State
decades of classic hits including Prison recordings which was televised
I Wanna Dance With Somebody, on Granada Television on February 24
One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, 1969, and later released on June 4 of
My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, that same year. Alongside Clive is his
Run to You, Saving All My Love, I Will iconic wife June Carter played by Emily
Always Love You and more. Heighway, a world class band (Spirit) and
£24, £22.50 concs the JCR horns. All supported with full
video projection.
£22.50
Seven Drunken Nights –
The Story of The Dubliners
Carole – The Music of
Thursday 14 November, 7.30pm
Carole King
Following its sold-out smash hit debut
Saturday 23 November, 7.30pm
tour, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of
The Dubliners returns to theatres in 2019 The story of the career of one of the most
with an even bigger production. successful and admired songwriters in
the history of popular music.
Direct from the West End, the show
brings to life the music of Ireland’s With a cast of the UK’s finest musicians,
favourite sons The Dubliners. Telling the singers and dancers, the show features
story of a career spanning 50 years and not only songs from the Carole King
evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke songbook but also those written and
Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, recorded by some of the greatest
Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This artists and song writing partnerships
talented cast of musicians and singers such as Aretha Franklin, The Drifters,
bring the music of this iconic group to The Shirelles, The Monkees, The Beatles,
life. The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield,
Little Eva and James Taylor.
£22.50
£23.50, £22.50 concs
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The Story of Guitar Heroes The Bear
From the book by Raymond Briggs
Wednesday 22 January, 7.30pm
Adapted by Pins and Needles
The Story of Guitar Heroes is an
Sunday 16 February, 2.30pm
awe-inspiring, dynamic show which
transports you through time: from the Ever wondered what it would be like to sit
1950’s with artistes such as Chuck Berry on a polar bear’s lap? Or ride on its back?
and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, Have you ever tried to give a polar bear a
including gifted legends such as Jimi bath, or clear up its poo? One night when With dazzling puppetry, delicious music
Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, she’s fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an and dozens of laughs, The Bear is an
through to modern day players such as enormous bear. It has a big black tongue unforgettable experience for the whole
Brian May and Steve Vai, to name but a and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly’s family. So bring a bear, and join Tilly and
few! not scared. her great big white friend on a wild and
magical adventure.
Presented by guitar virtuoso Phil Walker The story of a little girl who befriends a
– this show’s extraordinarily talented mischievous polar bear, this playful, “Move over War Horse this polar puppet is
band uses over 30 guitars to recreate funny and heart-warming tale is one of magic.” The Guardian
and accurately reproduce the sound and imagination and growing up. £12.50, £46 family (4 tickets, min 1 adult)
ambiance of each guitar hero.
£24, £22 concs
Spirit of the Dance
Big Girls Don’t Cry Tuesday 25 February, 7.30pm
Friday 7 February, 7.30pm This International smash hit celebrates
21 fabulous years as one of the most
Celebrating a decade of Big Girls Don’t successful dance shows ever.
Cry featuring The East Coast Boys.
Seen by more than 30 million people in
Step back in time, to the era of romance. 20 countries around the world, Spirit of
Where gents were gents, and gals were the Dance is winner of nine Global
gals! Come and experience the iconic Awards, including ‘Best Choreography’
sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four and ‘Best International Production’.
Seasons authentically recreated by a
phenomenal cast and live band. After Irish in origin and bursting with raw
selling an incredible 100 million records energy, this explosive and powerful
worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song show combines heart-pounding Irish
that shares a special place in everyone’s Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms
heart. This internationally acclaimed of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a
show authentically revives the sublime thrilling production of strength and
harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. passion.
£23 £27
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The Illegal Eagles Westlife The Twenty Tour: Sing-Along
Friday 28 February, 7.30pm Saturday 14 September, 7.30pm
With on-screen lyrics, you can join in with Irish heartthrobs
The world’s official number one Eagles
Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian and their 80,000-strong crowd
tribute returns for another outstanding
at Dublin’s Croke Park Stadium, as they perform all of their
show promising more of their trademark
greatest hits.
musical prowess, acute attention to detail,
and incredible showmanship. £15, £13 concs
Featuring the very best from the Eagles’
repertoire including Hotel California, Take it
to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, 42nd Street – The Musical
Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more! Sunday 10 November, 3.00pm
£26.50 and Tuesday 12 November, 7.00pm
Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock
and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money
and Lullaby Of Broadway, this is pure musical magic on the
big screen.
£15, £13 concs
ALSO SHOWING
RSC: Timon of Athens
Wednesday 20 November, 7.00pm
Little Shop of Horrors Black Dyke Band in Concert In a world driven by greed, what do we truly value? Timon has
Presented by Spotlight Community Presented by Consett Salvation Army Band it all money, influence, friends. But when the money runs out,
Theatre Productions Saturday 19 October, 7.00pm Timon soon finds her influence and friends have also gone.
Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 October, Consett Salvation Army band celebrates Left alone, she flees Athens to take refuge in the woods.
7.15pm its 140th anniversary with a visit from £14, £12 concs
For the misfits of Skid Row, life is full the world-renowned Black Dyke Band.
of broken dreams, but there’s hope £12
on the horizon for flower shop
assistant, Seymour, when he discovers André Rieu - 70 Years Young
a mysterious new plant with killer Jack & The Beanstalk Saturday 4 January, 7.00pm
potential. Presented by CBS Theatre Group André Rieu - 70 Years Young celebrates André’s 70th birthday,
£9, £7 concs Monday 13 – Saturday 18 January, looking back at the most spectacular performances
7.15pm (2.15pm Sat Matinee) throughout his career from all over the word - remastered
exclusively for cinema audiences.
The much loved family pantomime is
presented by a talented community cast. £15
£10 (2 for £15 Monday)
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Steve Steinman’s Circle
Anything For Love: H 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 H
The Meat Loaf Story
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acclaimed Steve Steinman, now in his
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28th year of performing Meat Loaf’s
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his brand-new production featuring all 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 N 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 M 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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The Great Pretender, Only You and Smoke
Gets in Your Eyes, true musical trailblazers
Website Tickets can be booked online for most of our shows and films. Visit www.empireconsett.co.uk
The Platters bring you the authoritative
Box Office opening times Monday - Saturday 10am to 3pm, Tuesday -Saturday 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
story of soul and Motown in this
You can book in person at Empire Theatre, Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB or telephone 03000 262 400.
brand-new stage show.
Reservations Reserved seats are held for 5 days from booking and will be released if payment is not
£22.50 made. No reservations taken from 5 days before the performance.
Refunds Tickets cannot be refunded. Seat exchanges can be made for the same performance, at the
management’s discretion, for a charge of £1 per ticket up to 24 hours before the performance.
Discounts Concession prices for selected shows for Senior Citizens (65+) and under 16s. Proof of eligibility
Bringing on Back The 60s may be required. Carers are admitted free. Selected shows offer a group booking discount of 1 free ticket
in every 10 booked.
Saturday 28 March, 7.30pm Access and facilities The ground floor is ramped in the relevant places. There are 6 dedicated wheelchair
Back by popular demand! This fast- spaces in the auditorium. A disabled toilet is situated at ground level. A hearing loop is available. Disabled
parking is situated at the front of the building – spaces limited.
moving show starring the New Amen
Children and families Children under 2 years are admitted free for suitable performances (if sitting on
Corner and with a special guest paying adult’s knee). Booster seats (limited amount) and children’s 3D glasses are available for use. With
appearance from multi award-winning regret we are unable to provide storage for pushchairs and they are not permitted to enter the auditorium.
performer Nancy Ann Lee ‘Little Miss Additional information Tickets booked via telephone, post or internet will incur an administration
Sixties’ is a must for lovers of 60s music. charge. Durham County Council reserves the right at all times, and without notice, to cancel any
performances. This brochure was correct at the time of going to print, however some slight changes to the
£20.50 programme could occur.
18Saturday 30 November - Tuesday 31 December 2019
£17 (£15 concession), £56 family ticket (four tickets, min. one adult)
Early bird group booking before 30 September 2019.
The Empire Theatre and Cinema,
Front Street, Consett DH8 5AB
03000 262 400
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