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SPRING SEASON 2019 The Friars, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AS Box Office: 01227 787787 marlowetheatre.com
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BEST SEATS AT THE BEST PRICES AND MORE
WELCOME
to The Marlowe's Spring season, packed full of drama, music,
comedy and dance.
We have a host of top-quality musicals ranging from West End hits
like Kinky Boots to quirky new comedy musical, Little Miss Sunshine.
For drama lovers, there's a powerful production of Harper Lee's classic
To Kill A Mockingbird and the National Theatre visits us twice this season
– returning with family show War Horse and a new production of Macbeth. JOIN FOR
Our dance programme brings the best of contemporary and classical LITTLE A AS
S
£27.50
dance to Canterbury – from US dance legend Mark Morris to Northern
Ballet's Dracula, which begins its national tour here.
If you want to catch some new writing or emerging talent, check out
our Studio programme online. We also have thriving youth, community
and artist development programmes providing opportunities for all ages.
We also hope to see you in our newly-refurbished Barretts Bar – this a
great space on the top floor of the theatre, where you can enjoy a drink JOIN THE MARLOWE FRIENDS
while enjoying one of the best views in Canterbury. AND RECEIVE EXCITING BENEFITS:
We really value your support for The Marlowe and whether you're a
first-timer or a regular theatre-goer, we look forward to welcoming
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You will be the first to hear when new shows go on sale,
and you'll be able to book before the general public.
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Chief Executive
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as well as special Friends discounts for most shows.
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Annual Friends membership costs from only £27.50 for single membership.
Applies to Fame, Little Miss Sunshine, To Kill A Mockingbird,
Pepperland, Doctor Dolittle, Avenue Q, Kinky Boots and Live At The Marlowe.
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EVOLUTION PANTOMIMES AND THE MARLOWE PRESENT FRI 23 NOV–SUN 6 JAN
Premium performances
From £21.25*
Peak performances
From £19.75*
Don’t be late for the ball! Non-peak performances
Don’t miss this year’s fun-filled, family pantomime From £17.25*
Cinderella, with a star-studded cast including Harry Saver performances
From £14.75*
Reid (EastEnders), children’s favourite, Phil Gallagher Relaxed performance
(CBeebies’ Mister Maker), national treasure, £11.75*
Sally Lindsay and Marlowe legends, Ben Roddy Book your tickets early to get the
(Dame of the Year 2017/18) and Lloyd Hollett. best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information
Once again, the show will be written and directed by call us or visit our website.
Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution, the same team (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
behind the Box Office smash-hit, Peter Pan (which was Discounts (on selected seats and
seen by over 100,000 people!). performances)
The Marlowe Friends £4 off
Our pantomime has a reputation for being one of the top three prices on Non-peak
biggest and best in the country and Cinderella promises performances & Saver performances
to be our most spectacular show ever so don’t be late Concessions
Discovery Tickets
for the ball… book today! Groups
Schools
“One of the best pantomimes in the country.”
Family
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Access performances
“You’ll laugh harder than you have for months.” Sign interpreted performances
KENT MESSENGER Sat 8 Dec, 2.30pm
Sun 9 Dec, 1pm
“A magical feat of sheer brilliance and wonder.”
Audio described performance
LONDON THEATRE GUIDE AD
Sun 16 Dec, 1pm
“Utterly stunning. Really is like being at a huge Captioned performance
CAP
NOVEMBER Fri 7 10.30am 7pm Mon 24 10.30am 2.30pm party… fabulous atmosphere.” Sat 15 Dec, 2.30pm
Fri 23 7pm Sat 8 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Tue 25 No performances Relaxed performance
SARDINES MAGAZINE RP
Sat 24 2.30pm 7pm Sun 9 1pm 5pm Wed 26 2.30pm 7pm Wed 28 Nov, 1pm
Sun 25 1pm 5pm Thu 27 2.30pm 7pm Reviews of Peter Pan
Mon 10 No performances Fri 28 2.30pm 7pm Panto Team Talk
Mon 26 No performances Tue 11 1pm 7pm Sat 29 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Thu 13 Dec, 5.30pm, free,
Tue 27 11am 7pm Wed 12 1pm 7pm Sun 30 1pm 5pm booking required
Wed 28 1pm RP 7pm Thu 13 1pm 7pm
SOLD
Thu 29 1pm 7pm Fri 14 11am OUT 7pm Mon 31 10.30am 2.30pm Sponsored by
SOLD
Fri 30 10.30am 7pm OUT Sat 15 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm
Sun 16 1pm 5pm JANUARY
DECEMBER Tue 1 No performances
Sat 1 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Mon 17 No performances Wed 2 2.30pm 7pm
Sun 2 1pm 5pm Tue 18 2.30pm 7pm Thu 3 1pm 7pm
Venue sponsored by
Wed 19 2.30pm 7pm Fri 4 1pm 7pm
Mon 3 No performances Thu 20 2.30pm 7pm Sat 5 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm
Tue 4 1pm 7pm Fri 21 2.30pm 7pm Sun 6 1pm 5pm
Wed 5 1pm 7pm Sat 22 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm
Thu 6 10.30am 2pm Sun 23 1pm 5pm
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David O’Doherty: The Simon And Garfunkel Story
You Have To Laugh THU 10 JAN 7.30PM
MON 3 DEC 7.30PM Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th
Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing
Unhook your mindbras. all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled
David O’Doherty is back Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
on tour with a brand-new Tickets £27.50*
show made up of talking
and songs played on a
crappy keyboard from 1986.
As seen on BBC2’s Live At
The Apollo and Channel
4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does
Countdown.
May contain adult themes
and language.
Tickets £20.25*
Kinky Boots
MON 14–SAT 26 JAN
Evenings (not Fri) 7.30pm
Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm
The fabulous feel-good musical. Prices from £27.25*
With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop Book your tickets early to get the
best price *Ticket prices are subject
icon Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots takes you from the
to change, for the latest information
factory floor to the catwalks of Milan. call us or visit our website.
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
Charlie Price is struggling to keep the family shoe
factory going, until help arrives in the unlikely but Discounts (on selected seats)
The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
spectacular form of Lola – a fabulous performer in
three prices (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
need of some sturdy stilettos. Concessions (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
Groups
West End star Kayi Ushe will be putting on the boots
to play Lola. He will be joined by Paula Lane, best Save with Season Tickets
The Searchers: Farewell Concert Tour known as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, and Joel
Harper-Jackson (The Curious Incident Of The Dog
Buy 3 shows, Save 15%
MON 18 FEB 7.30PM Access performances
In The Night-Time), as Charlie Price. Sign interpreted performance
The Searchers have been touring the globe, entertaining Thu 17 Jan, 7.30pm
audiences of all ages for more than 50 years and they have now
“A glorious high-kicking romp.” êêêê EVENING STANDARD
Audio described performance
decided to retire. “Dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting.” AD
Sat 19 Jan, 2.30pm
This farewell concert will not only include all their famous hits, êêêê TIME OUT
Venue sponsored by
but also many album tracks and well-known favourites, as well
“Total family entertainment.” êêêê THE TIMES
as anecdotes and reminiscences of their remarkable career.
Tickets £25.25*, The Marlowe Friends £2 off.
6 Book your tickets early to get the best price *Ticket prices are subject to change, for the latest information 7
call us or visit our website. (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
The Full Monty
MON 28 JAN-SAT 2 FEB
Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Starring Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick,
Prices from £22*
Joe Gill, Kai Owen & James Redmond.
Book your tickets early to get the
best price *Ticket prices are subject
The award-winning West End play to change, for the latest information
The Full Monty has become one of the most call us or visit our website.
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
phenomenal theatrical productions ever
and is now coming to our theatre. Discounts (on selected seats)
The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
This production about six out-of-work steelworkers from three prices (Mon-Thu)
Sheffield with nothing to lose, took the world by storm Concessions (Mon-Thu)
Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed)
and has become one of Britain’s most successful shows. Groups (Mon-Thu)
Based on his smash-hit film and adapted for the stage
by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, this hilarious
and heartfelt production has received standing ovations
every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award.
With songs by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and
Tom Jones.
“Chuffing brilliant.” DAILY MAIL Venue sponsored by
“Uproariously entertaining – every inch a
whopping hit.” DAILY TELEGRAPH
“Chuffing champion.” MAIL ON SUNDAY
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Macbeth
BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE ROBERT STIGWOOD TUE 5-SAT 9 FEB TUE 12-SAT 16 FEB
ORGANISATION PRESENTS
Saturday Night Fever
Tue-Thu & Sat evenings 7.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Fri 5pm & 8.30pm by William Shakespeare
Prices from £19.25*
Starring Richard Winsor Prices from £25.50*
Book your tickets early to get the
Book your tickets early to get the
Sleep no more…
best price *Ticket prices are subject
Featuring the closest trio you’ll ever get to best price *Ticket prices are subject The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly to change, for the latest information
to change, for the latest information call us or visit our website.
The Bee Gees! call us or visit our website.
fighting to survive, the Macbeths are thrust towards the
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
Saturday Night Fever is spectacularly reimagined in (Prices accurate as of Nov 18) crown by forces of elemental darkness.
Discounts (on selected seats)
a new music and dance extravaganza. Whilst paying Discounts (on selected seats) The National Theatre, producers of War Horse and The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
homage to the John Travolta classic, this new stage The Marlowe Friends £5 off top The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, three prices (Tue-Thu)
three prices (Tue-Thu & Fri 5pm) Concessions (Tue-Thu)
version promises more drama, more music and hot Concessions (Tue-Thu & Fri 5pm) bring this epic and visually daring production of Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu)
new choreography. Discovery Tickets (Tue & Fri 5pm) Shakespeare’s most intense tragedy on a tour of the Groups (Tue-Thu)
Groups (Tue-Thu & Fri 5pm) UK and Ireland immediately following a sold-out Schools (booking by phone or in
Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, person) £12 tickets (Tue-Thu)
who escapes the harsh realities of working-class run in London.
Access performances
Brooklyn life when he embarks on a reckless, yet Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Sign interpreted performance
Rufus Norris (Cabaret, London Road) and designed
Photo by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg
thrilling road to dancing success. Thu 14 Feb, 7.30pm
The movie soundtrack remains one of the bestselling of by Rae Smith (War Horse, This House) this new Audio described performance
AD
all time, featuring the Bee Gees greatest hits including production propels Shakespeare’s classic title into a Sat 16 Feb, 2.30pm
Venue sponsored by post-apocalyptic world of anarchy and uncertainty.
Stayin' Alive, Night Fever, Tragedy and many more.
Richard Winsor (Matthew Bourne, Streetdance, Casualty) “Bold and utterly brilliant! As relevant today as it ever
plays 'Tony', the role which rocketed John Travolta to fame. has been.” MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Please note this show contains adult themes and strong language.
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The Alternative
Comedy Show
THE MARLOWE STUDIO
WED 21 NOV & WED 13
FEB 8PM
Discover your cool friend’s
new favourite comedian at
this celebration of comic
ideas and originality.
If you love the idea
of seeing some of
the country’s most
experimental, innovative
and exciting comedians,
this is the show for you!
From the sublime to the
ridiculously surreal, this may
not be to everyone’s taste,
but these acts are some
of the most creative and
hilarious in the business.
Tickets £13.25*, The Marlowe
Live At The Marlowe
Friends £12.25*, Discovery
Tickets £10*
May contain adult themes and
MON 10 DEC, SUN 17 FEB, WED 8 MAY 7.30PM language. Line-ups are subject
to change.
Live At The Marlowe is an opportunity to
see comedians you know and love, as well
as discovering some new favourites.
Live At The Apollo and W1A star, Sara Pascoe,
headlines December’s show, following her recent
sell-out run in the West End. Her honest brand of
comedy has won her legions of fans throughout
the country and has also regularly appeared on
Taskmaster, Mock The Week and QI.
Sara will be joined by Live At The BBC star,
Suzi Ruffell, sketch-comedy supremos, The Pin and
Guilty Feminist star and talented comic storyteller,
Sara Barron.
Tickets from £24* Book your tickets early to get
the best price *Ticket prices
Contains adult themes and are subject to change, for the
language. Line-up is subject latest information call us or visit
to change. our website. (Prices accurate
as of Nov 18)
Save with Season Tickets
Buy 3 shows, Save 15%
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SUPPORTED BY PHARON INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISERS LIMITED WED 20 FEB THU 9 MAY
Gods And Mortals Rebels And Romantics
Philharmonia Philippe Herreweghe
conductor
Bertrand Chamayou piano
Paavo Järvi conductor
Viktoria Mullova violin
Orchestra
Beethoven Overture, Egmont
Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 Sibelius Violin Concerto
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6,
Mozart Symphony No. 41, Pathétique
Jupiter A great live performance of
Conductor Philippe Herreweghe Tchaikovsky’s final symphony
brings Bach’s much-loved ‘Air on is among the richest emotional
Resident at The Marlowe the G String’, part of his Orchestral
Suite No. 3, to The Marlowe
experiences in classical music.
Alongside, internationally-
One of the world’s great orchestras Theatre stage. Rising-star Bertrand acclaimed violinist Viktoria
Chamayou plays one of Mozart’s Mullova brings her exceptional
on your doorstep.
finest works for piano and musicianship to Sibelius’s Violin
orchestra, the radiant Concerto No. Concerto. It casts its spell with
23, and the programme concludes soulful melody, rhythmic power
with Mozart’s extraordinary Jupiter and flights of virtuosity.
symphony. This was the last
FRI 14 JUN
symphony Mozart ever wrote,
and the most ambitious. Great British Classics
SAT 13 APR Martyn Brabbins conductor
Colin Currie percussion
Musical Heroes
Herbert Blomstedt Elgar Introduction & Allegro
conductor Macmillan Percussion
Concerto No. 2
Mozart Symphony No. 40 MacCunn The Land Of The
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, Mountain And The Flood
Eroica Elgar Enigma Variations
Times 7.30pm Maestro Herbert Blomstedt brings Two Elgar masterpieces frame
Prices from £18.25* more than 60 years of conducting two Scottish works: the Second
experience to the music of classical Percussion Concerto by James
Book your tickets early to get the
giants Mozart and Beethoven. MacMillan and the irresistibly
best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information Mozart’s most famous symphony evocative Land Of The Mountain
call us or visit our website. gives rise to music brimming with And The Flood by Hamish
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18) drama and anticipation, full of twists MacCunn. With their mysterious
Discounts (on selected seats)
and turns leading to a gripping hidden theme, Elgar’s Enigma
The Marlowe Friends £3 off finale. Beethoven’s groundbreaking Variations paint portraits of the
top four prices Eroica symphony is as heroic as its composer’s loved ones. The
Concessions title suggests, bigger than music sparkles with humour and
Discovery Tickets Show Talks
anything that had come before, orchestral flair, reaching profound
Wed 20 Feb 6.15pm
Schools with its deeply moving funeral emotional depths in the deeply
Fri 14 Jun 6.15pm
£8 tickets (booking by phone Free, booking required march and electrifying finale. moving nobility of ‘Nimrod’.
or in person)
Multi-buy offer
Book 4 concerts and get 10% off
14 15
Soul Legends With An Evening With
Special Guest Lemar The Hairy Bikers
TUE 19 FEB 7.30PM SAT 23 MAR 7.30PM
Whether you're a Soul Man An epic night of cooking
or a Natural Woman, Soul and conversation, with
Legends is a smash-hit National Treasures Si King
spectacular. Special guest and Dave Myers, aka The
Lemar has two Brit Awards, Hairy Bikers. The stars
three MOBO Awards and has of several hit television
sold over two million albums. shows, they are the UK's
He’ll be taking you through his most popular cookery duo
hit songs including, If There’s with series including The
Any Justice, and It’s Not That Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean
Easy. In addition, you’ll enjoy Adventure, The Hairy Bikers’
favourite soul anthems such as Cookbook and Best Of
Respect, Ain't Nobody, Knock British. They’ve also
On Wood, Midnight Hour, River written more than 20
Deep Mountain High, Three best-selling books.
Times A Lady and more. Tickets from £22*,
Tickets from £29.50*, VIP packages available
The Marlowe Friends £2 off.
KENNY WAX FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, NOVEL THEATRE AND NICA BURNS
PRESENT A ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON PRODUCTION
Jill Murphy's The Worst Witch
THU 21-SAT 23 FEB
The much-loved characters come to life
Russell Kane: The Fast on stage.
Original live show artwork by Idil Sukan 2018
Long before Harry Potter there was Mildred
And The Curious Hubble, an ordinary girl who found herself at a
FRI 22 MAR 7.30PM
school for witches.
Packing more energy than a
Jealous Ethel Hallow is always out to spoil
Duracell factory, Russell’s RS
Mildred's fun. Miss Hardbroom is opposed to all
Turbo laugh engine will motor
through love, family and life – fun in general. And just as Mildred sparks some
once again proving that the fast inevitable mayhem certain to upset them both,
Brendan Cole: Show Man and the curious amongst us, see an old enemy returns with a plan for revenge
THU 21 MAR 7.30PM more stuff, and get more done. that could threaten not just the Academy,
Multi-award-winning Russell but the whole world.
Brush off your tails, Brendan is back! Brand new for 2019, is best known for BBC Three’s
Brendan Cole leads his stunning cast in a thrilling extravaganza Stupid Man, Smart Phone and Evenings 7pm Discounts (on selected seats)
of music and dance, from beautiful Ballroom to high-energy the host of three series of BBC Fri & Sat matinees 2pm The Marlowe Friends £2 off top
Latin. The very first winner of Strictly Come Dancing showcases Three‘s Live At The Electric. two prices
the superb choreography and dazzling performance that has kept Tickets from £19.50*
Families
him in the public eye for 15 years. May contain adult themes
and language. 15% off when booking four or
Tickets from £32.50*, The Marlowe Friends £2 off top three prices more tickets
Tickets £22.50*
16 Book your tickets early to get the best price *Ticket prices are subject to change, for the latest information Book your tickets early to get the best price *Ticket prices are subject to change, for the latest information 17
call us or visit our website. (Prices accurate as of Nov 18) call us or visit our website. (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
THE NATIONAL THEATRE PRESENTS WED 27 FEB-SAT 16 MAR
War Horse Evenings 7.30pm (not Wed 6 Mar)
Wed 6 Mar, Thu & Sat matinees
2.30pm
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo.
Prices from £42.75*
Adapted by Nick Stafford. In association with the
Book your tickets early to get the
award-winning Handspring Puppet Company.
best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information
The smash-hit returns! call us or visit our website.
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
Following its sold out run at The Marlowe Theatre in
Discounts (on selected seats)
2017 the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse The Marlowe Friends £3 off Price
returns to Canterbury in 2019. Band A (Mon-Thu eves)
Discovery Tickets (Wed 27 &
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this Thu 28 Feb)
powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with Groups (Mon-Thu)
stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal Schools £16 tickets (Mon-Wed &
inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized Thu matinees, booking by phone or
horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, in person)
who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to Access performances
thrilling life on stage. Sign interpreted performance
Thu 7 Mar, 7.30pm
“An entertainment phenomenon.” Audio described performance
êêêêê DAILY TELEGRAPH AD
Sat 9 Mar, 2.30pm
Captioned performance
CAP
Sat 9 Mar, 2.30pm
18 19NEW ADVENTURES PRESENT TUE 26–SAT 30 MAR SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS AND RICHARD DARBOURNE LTD PRESENTS MON 1-SAT 6 APR
Matthew Bourne’s Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Avenue Q Evenings 7.30pm
Fri 5pm & 8.30pm
Swan Lake Prices from £26*
Book your tickets early to get the
best price *Ticket prices are subject
The hilarious and cheeky musical that’s part flesh,
part felt and all heart. Strictly for adults.
Sat matinee 2.30pm
Prices from £20.25*
Book your tickets early to get the
The legend returns. to change, for the latest information
Packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political best price *Ticket prices are subject
call us or visit our website. to change, for the latest information
An exciting reimagining of the classic production, (Prices accurate as of Nov 18) incorrectness, this hugely entertaining show is back! call us or visit our website.
retaining the iconic elements of the original. Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (co-creator of (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
Discounts (on selected seats)
Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, this Swan The Marlowe Friends £5 off top Book Of Mormon) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming Discounts (on selected seats)
three prices (Tue-Thu) The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
Lake is perhaps still best known for replacing the female Concessions (Tue-Thu)
musical which tells the story of the loveable characters three prices (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which Discovery Tickets (Wed) on a downtown New York street. Concessions (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
shattered convention, turned tradition upside down and Groups Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed & Fri 5pm)
Schools (booking by phone or in
Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with Groups (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
took the dance world by storm. person) £12 tickets (Tue-Thu) terrific songs performed by hugely talented performers
Collecting over 30 international accolades including an Save with Season Tickets
and puppets, this is a musical like no other.
Show Talk Buy 3 shows, Save 15%
Olivier Award and three Tonys on Broadway, Matthew Winner of the Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score
Tue 26 Mar, post-show, free
Bourne’s powerful interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and Show Talk
masterpiece is a passionate and contemporary Swan packed with heart. Thu 4 Apr, post-show, free
Lake for our times.
“The best musical of the decade.” THE SUNDAY TIMES
Venue sponsored by
“As bold and beautiful as ever.” DAILY TELEGRAPH
Recommended 14yrs+, contains adult content and
“Still original. Still unmissable.” METRO very strong language.
This production is by arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE
INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) LTD., London
20 21DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENTS TUE 9 & WED 10 APR
Mark Morris Dance Group’s 7.30pm
Pepperland
Prices from £16.50*
Book your tickets early to get the
best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information
A new piece of dance inspired by The Beatles. call us or visit our website.
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
Mark Morris celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sgt.
Discounts (on selected seats)
Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band with an exuberant
The Marlowe Friends £4 off top
new dance work that revels in the eccentric charm and three prices
joyful optimism of The Beatles' ground-breaking album. Discovery Tickets
Groups
The production, a smash hit with audiences at its
Schools
Liverpool premiere, features a score by long-time Morris £10 tickets (booking by phone or in
collaborator Ethan Iverson, who leads a unique live person)
music ensemble through innovative arrangements of
Save with Season Tickets
iconic songs from the record including Lonely Hearts Buy 3 shows, Save 15%
Club Band, With A Little Help From My Friends, A Day
In The Life, When I’m Sixty-Four, Within You Without Show Talks
You, and Penny Lane mixed with imaginative original Tue 9 Apr, post-show, free
compositions. Wed 10 Apr, post-show, free
“A truly joyous, celebratory work of art... a brilliant
homage to one of the great rock albums.”
Venue sponsored by
êêêêê THE TELEGRAPH
“A gorgeously entertaining and witty tribute to the
classic Beatles album.” êêêê THE GUARDIAN
22 23Dr John Cooper
Clarke: Luckiest
Guy Alive
THU 11 APR 7.30PM
John Cooper Clarke shot to
prominence in the 1970s as
the original ‘people’s poet’.
Today, John Cooper Clarke
is as relevant and vibrant as
ever, and his influence just
as visible on today’s pop
culture. His latest show it
a mix of classic verse and The Bootleg Beatles
new material, including FRI 12 APR 7.30PM
hilarious ponderings on The world’s premier Beatles tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles
modern life, good honest continue to draw critical acclaim from across the globe. Tracing
gags, riffs and chat. the Fab Four’s journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny
Tickets from £27*, detail is meticulously covered from costumes to authentic
The Marlowe Friends £1.50 off period instruments; from their witty ‘Scouse’ banter to their
price bands A & B. inflection perfect vocals.
Tickets £33.75*
Benidorm Live
MON 15-SAT 20 APR
Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
By Derren Litten Prices from £24.50*
Book your tickets early to get the
Your favourite stars from the Solana live on stage best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information
for the very first time!
call us or visit our website.
Starring Jake Canuso (Mateo), Janine Duvitski (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
(Jacqueline), Adam Gillen (Liam), Sherrie Hewson Discounts (on selected seats)
(Joyce Temple-Savage), Shelley Longworth (Sam), The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
three prices (Mon-Thu)
Tony Maudsley (Kenneth) and featuring Neptune’s
Concessions (Mon-Thu)
very own Asa Elliott, this new stage version of Derren Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed)
Litten’s smash-hit ITV comedy has been receiving Groups (Mon-Thu)
A Beautiful Noise: Celebrating Neil Diamond standing ovations across the country.
SUN 14 APR 7.30PM ITV’s award-winning comedy celebrates over a decade
of all-inclusive hilarity, having followed the Solana
Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the life and music
of Neil Diamond, one of the world’s greatest ever singer holiday makers and staff for 10 series. Derren Litten has
songwriters. Fisher and his sensational band take you through now written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the
five decades of Diamond’s biggest hits including Brooklyn much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the
Venue sponsored by
Roads, Heartlight, September Morn, Hello, Longfellow, stage – after a quick spruce up at the Blow‘n’Go!
Forever In Blue Jeans, He Ain’t Heavy, I Am ... I Said, America,
Holy Holy and of course Sweet Caroline, plus many more. “Strap in for one hell of a raucous ride!”
Tickets from £27*, The Marlowe Friends £2 off.
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Recommended 12yrs+
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call us or visit our website. (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)pp o rting
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JONATHAN CHURCH PRODUCTIONS, CURVE AND REGENT’S PARK THEATRE LTD TUE 23-SAT 27 APR CANTERBURY OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS TUE 30 APR-SAT 4 MAY
PRESENT THE REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE PRODUCTION OF
Lerner & Loewe's
To Kill A Mockingbird
Evenings 7.30pm Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinee 2.30pm Sat matinee 2.30pm
Adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel
Based on the novel by Harper Lee
Prices from £22.50*
Book your tickets early to get the
best price *Ticket prices are subject
My Fair Lady
Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Music by Frederick
Prices from £13.25*
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best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information to change, for the latest information
Loewe. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play
The critically acclaimed production of one of the call us or visit our website. call us or visit our website.
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18) and Gabriel Pascal's motion picture Pygmalion. (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
greatest novels of the 20th century.
Discounts (on selected seats) Original production directed and staged by Moss Hart. Discounts (on selected seats)
Set in the Deep South, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize- The Marlowe Friends £5 off top The Marlowe Friends £2 off top
winning novel sees racial injustice divide a small-town three performances (Tue-Thu) The classic musical. three prices (Tue-Fri)
community. With integrity and compassion, lawyer Concessions (Tue-Thu) Friends of COS (Tue-Fri)
Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed) The story concerns Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower Concessions (Tue-Fri)
Atticus Finch seeks the truth. His courageous daughter, Groups (Tue-Thu) Groups
girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry
Scout, brings hope to a neighbourhood in turmoil. Schools £11 tickets (Tue-Thu,
booking by phone or in person) Higgins, a phoneticist, so she may pass as a lady.
This utterly enchanting and timely production from
Save with Season Tickets After a record-breaking run on Broadway, it was made
London's award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre
Buy 3 shows, Save 15% into a popular film. Includes musical numbers such
captures the warmth, poignancy and magic of this
as Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, I Could Have Danced All
best-loved classic. Show Talk Night, On The Street Where You Live and I’ve Grown
“Some productions have the power effortlessly to win Thu 25 Apr, post-2.30pm show, free
Accustomed To Her Face. My Fair Lady has frequently
you over and this enchanting heartfelt adaptation is Venue sponsored by been called "the perfect musical".
one of them.” DAILY EXPRESS
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with
“Terrific retelling of Harper Lee’s classic makes Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance
materials are also supplied by MTI Europe.
dramatic gold.” êêêêê THE TIMES
26 27The Solid Gold
Rock‘n’Roll Show
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TUE 7 MAY 7.30PM
Join us in celebrating Marty Wilde’s
80th birthday, together with Eden
Kane, Mike Berry, and The Wildcats,
as well as special guest Little Miss
Sixties, Nancy Ann Lee. Performing
their own hits and collaborating
live on stage, Marty, Eden and
Mike, teen idols of their day, show
us how rock‘n’roll shaped the
style of music that we listen.
Tickets £32.50*, The Marlowe
Friends £2 off, Groups.
The Bodyguard
TUE 14-SAT 25 MAY
English Touring Opera’s
Verdi: Macbeth & Mozart: Idomeneo
Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Starring Alexandra Burke
FRI 10 & SAT 11 MAY Prices from £28.25*
The smash-hit West End musical. Book your tickets early to get the
A new production of Verdi’s stunning best price *Ticket prices are subject
Shakespeare interpretation and one of The international, award-winning smash-hit musical to change, for the latest information
call us or visit our website.
Mozart’s greatest operas. based on the blockbuster film is back. Following her
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
triumphant West End run and sell-out UK Tour,
Macbeth: Macbeth will be king. But the cost of Discounts (on selected seats)
The Kingdom Choir power is betrayal, murder and revenge.
three-time Brit nominee and X-Factor winner,
Alexandra Burke* returns to the role of Rachel Marron.
The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
three prices (Mon-Thu)
MON 27 MAY 7.30PM
Idomeneo: A rich, emotional drama with Concessions (Mon-Thu)
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Discovery Tickets (Tue 14-Thu 16
The Kingdom Choir, known for unforgettable music.
Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel eves)
their angelic and spellbinding Groups (Mon-Thu)
performance at the Royal Macbeth Schools Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to
Friday 10 May 7.30pm £10 (booking by phone or in be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
Wedding of Prince Harry and person)
Meghan Markle, are heading Idomeneo The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible
out on tour. The Kingdom Saturday 11 May 7.30pm Multi buy
25% off Macbeth when booking classics including One Moment In Time, I Wanna Dance
Choir deliver high quality Tickets from £26* Idomeneo With Somebody, Saving All My Love, Queen Of The
performances time after time
with their strong blend of choral Discounts (on selected seats) Night, I Have Nothing and, of course, the legendary I
The Marlowe Friends & Friends Will Always Love You.
discipline with the raw gospel of ETO (£5 off top three prices) Show Talks
spiritual sound. Concessions “The hottest ticket in town.” êêêêê SUNDAY MIRROR
Fri 10 & Sat 11 May, 6.30pm,
Tickets from £25.50*, The Marlowe Discovery Tickets free, booking required *Alexandra Burke will perform the role of Rachel Marron at all evening
Friends £1.50 off top two prices. Groups performances only. The producers of The Bodyguard cannot guarantee the
appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
28 Book your tickets early to get the best price *Ticket prices are subject to change, for the latest information 29
call us or visit our website. (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)Jools Holland
WED 12 & THU 13 JUN
7.30PM
A genuine British musical
legend. After building
his reputation as part of
Squeeze, in 1987, Jools
Jasper Carrott’s Al Murray: Landlord Of formed The Jools Holland
Big Band which gradually
Stand Up & Rock Hope And Glory metamorphosed into the
MON 10 JUN 7.30PM TUE 11 JUN 7.30PM current 19-piece Jools
Holland & His Rhythm &
The 2019 tour will see the Citizens of Hope and Glory! Blues Orchestra, which
legendary Jasper Carrott Our new tomorrow beckons. consists of pianist, organist,
alongside his musical compatriots, A new tomorrow that smells drummer, three female
the Bev Bevan Band. As well reassuringly of yesterday, vocals, guitar, bass guitar,
as being Jasper's mate, Bev is but with wifi. A land globally two tenor saxophones, two
founding member of The Move and renowned for our culture, history alto saxophones, baritone
ELO. This unique show gives the and places, like the world-famous saxophone, three trumpets,
opportunity to see and hear great Salisbury Cathedral. Join me to and three trombones.
artistes belting out a night of classic step backwards into the future.
Tickets from £39*
songs and Jasper back where he May contain adult themes
belongs... making us laugh!! and language.
Tickets £32.50* Tickets £30*
BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY PRESENT THU 30 MAY-SUN 2 JUN
Horrible Histories Terrible Tudors
Thu & Sat 10.30am
Fri 7pm
What’s Love Got
Historical figures and events come alive on stage!
Sun 1.30pm To Do With It?
Awful Egyptians SUN 16 JUN 7.30PM
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble Thu 1.30pm
is everyone is dead! It’s time to prepare yourselves for Fri & Sun 10.30am The joyous new show
Sat 1.30pm celebrating the music
two amazing shows with Horrible Histories! Using actors
of the incredible Tina
and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two £17.50*
Turner. Brought to
astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill, as historical Book your tickets early to get the you by the award-
figures come alive! best price *Ticket prices are subject winning producers
to change, for the latest information
Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of call us or visit our website.
behind the hugely
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18) successful Whitney
evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the
- Queen Of The Night, What’s
torturing Tudors. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails Discounts (on selected seats) Love Got To Do With It? is the
into the audience! Groups
ultimate tribute concert to
Awful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the Family one of the most iconic and
4 Price Band A tickets for £65 loved musical artists of our
power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death
Multi-buy generation.
and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.
20% off when booking both shows Tickets £29.50*,
“The auditorium seems fit to combust spontaneously The Marlowe Friends £2 off.
in an explosion of joy and excitement!” THE TIMES Show Talk
Thu 30 May, post 1.30pm show,
“Wholly accessible, educating, entertaining and free
enjoyable. It’s a tour de force!” BBC.CO.UK
30 Book your tickets early to get the best price *Ticket prices are subject to change, for the latest information 31
call us or visit our website. (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)Club Tropicana Rock Of Ages
MON 17-SAT 22 JUN MON 24-SAT 29 JUN
Mon-Thu & Sat evenings 7.30pm Mon-Thu & Sat evenings 7.30pm
Fri 5pm & 8.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm
Sat matinee 2.30pm Starring Kevin Clifton, Kevin Kennedy & Zoe Birkett Sat matinee 2.30pm
The brand new 80s Musical from the producers
of the hit UK tour of Hairspray. Prices from £19.75* Prices from £23.75*
The smash hit rock musical!
Book your tickets early to get the Book your tickets early to get the
This star cast is led by Joe McElderry (X Factor, Star of Strictly Come Dancing Kevin Clifton will play the
best price *Ticket prices are subject best price *Ticket prices are subject
Joseph And His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), to change, for the latest information lead role of ‘Stacee Jaxx’. The internationally renowned to change, for the latest information
Neil McDermott (EastEnders, The Sound Of Music), call us or visit our website.
dancer will swap the Ballroom for the ‘Bourbon Club’ call us or visit our website.
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18) (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
Kate Robbins (Spitting Image, Dinnerladies), Emily when he plays alongside Kevin Kennedy, Zoe Birkett,
Tierney (Wicked, The Wizard of Oz); and former Discounts (on selected seats)
Jodie Steele, Luke Walsh, Lucas Rush, Andrew Carthy, Discounts (on selected seats)
The Marlowe Friends £5 off top The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
Sugababe Amelle Berrabah. three prices (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm) Vas Constanti and Rhiannon Chesterman in the ultimate three prices (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
Take a trip back to the electric 80s and embark on a Concessions (Mon-Thu) 80’s rock‘n’roll musical. Concessions (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
Discovery Tickets (Mon, Tue Discovery Tickets (Tue, Wed & Fri
summer of love and smash-hit classics! & Fri 5pm) Rock Of Ages is an LA love story lavished with over 25 5pm)
Welcome to the Club Tropicana Hotel- the 1980s answer Groups (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm) classic rock anthems. Lose yourself in a city and a time Groups (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
to Love Island- where the drinks are free and the whole where the dreams are as big as the hair, and yes, they can
family is invited to join the ultimate holiday musical, come true! This hilarious musical comedy will have you
celebrating all that we love about the 80s. singing and laughing along with its epic songs played
Set to the most iconic pop anthems of the era, loud and proud by an awesome live band.
performed live on stage, including: Just Can’t Get Venue sponsored by Now a global smash with hit seasons on Broadway, London’s Venue sponsored by
Enough, Take On Me, The Look Of Love, Girls Just West End and Las Vegas and a star-studded Hollywood
Wanna Have Fun, Relax and many more! movie version, we promise you the biggest party in town!
Warning: contains serious rock‘n’roll debauchery.
32 33MUSIC & LYRICS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHURCHILL THEATRE BROMLEY PRESENT TUE 9-SAT 20 JUL SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS AND ARCOLA THEATRE PRESENT WED 31 JUL-SAT 3 AUG
Doctor Dolittle Evenings 7pm
Sat, Sun & Thu 18 matinees 2pm Little Miss Sunshine Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Prices from £25.75*
Book your tickets early to get the
Book by James Lapine, Music & Lyrics by William Finn Prices from £19*
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Based on the Doctor Dolittle stories by Hugh Lofting best price *Ticket prices are subject best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information A touching and hilarious new musical, based on to change, for the latest information
and the Twentieth Century Fox Film call us or visit our website. the Oscar-winning film. call us or visit our website.
(Prices accurate as of Nov 18) (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
You’ve never seen anything like this acclaimed A smash hit off-Broadway, Little Miss Sunshine arrives in
Discounts (on selected seats) Discounts (on selected seats)
family musical! The Marlowe Friends £5 off top a brand new, European premiere production.
The Marlowe Friends £5 off
three prices (Tue-Thu) Olive’s heart is set on winning the ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ top three prices (Wed & Thu)
Join the eccentric Doctor, his human companions Concessions (Tue-Thu) Concessions (Wed & Thu)
and his exotic menagerie of animal friends on an Discovery Tickets (Tue 9 & Wed 10) beauty pageant. But can the Hoover family’s creaky old Discovery Tickets (Wed & Thu)
extraordinary adventure to find the Giant Pink Sea Groups camper van get their daughter to the contest on time? Groups (Wed & Thu)
Under 16yrs 25% off (Tue-Thu)
Snail. With help from the Pushmi-Pullyu and his trusty Schools £12 tickets (Tue-Thu, Join them on an 800-mile journey from New Mexico Save with Season Tickets
sidekick Polynesia the parrot, the larger-than-life Doctor booking by phone or in person) to California. Will Olive take home the coveted title of Buy 3 shows, Save 15%
Dolittle teaches us not only to talk to the animals but to ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ – or will the real prize be found
Save with Season Tickets
listen to them as well! Buy 3 shows, Save 15% along the way?
Based on the popular 1967 film with Rex Harrison, this Based on the film Little Miss Sunshine, written by Michael Arndt
Access performances
production from the producers of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sign interpreted performance
Originally Directed by James Lapine
promises stunning puppetry and fun for all the family. Thu 18 Jul, 7pm Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International
(Europe) Limited
Starring Vicky Entwhistle (Ackely Bridge, Father Brown, Audio described performance
AD Directed by Mehmet Ergen
Coronation Street) as Polynesia The Parrot. Sat 20 Jul, 2pm
Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.
34 35In The Night Garden Live
WED 7 & THU 8 AUG SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS MON 12-SAT 17 AUG
Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and
Wed 1pm & 4pm
Thu 10am & 1pm
Prices from £17.50*
Fame Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Prices from £26*
friends at In The Night Garden Live for a brand new The musical based on the 1980s pop culture
Book your tickets early to get the Book your tickets early to get the
show on their first ever UK theatre tour in 2019! best price *Ticket prices are subject phenomenon. best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information to change, for the latest information
You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully Starring Keith Jack (Any Dream Will Do, Joseph And The
call us or visit our website. call us or visit our website.
brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, (Prices accurate as of Nov 18) Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Mica Paris (Love Me (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour Tender, Chicago, Mama I Want To Sing) and Jorgie Porter
Discounts (on selected seats) Discounts (on selected seats)
and it’s a completely new production for the very first In The Marlowe Friends £1.50 off top (Hollyoaks, Dancing On Ice). The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
two prices three prices (Mon-Thu)
The Night Garden Live UK theatre tour. Under 16yrs £2 off
Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame The Concessions (Mon-Thu)
Now in its 10th year, In The Night Garden Live is one of Musical is the international smash hit following the lives of Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed)
students at New York’s High School For The Performing Groups (Mon-Thu)
the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1 million people
have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows Save with Season Tickets
12,844 parents’ reviews. and the ultimate elation of life. Buy 3 shows, Save 15%
Pip-pip, onk-onk! Featuring the Oscar-winning title song, join a cast of
outstanding dancers, singers, musicians and actors as Make an evening of it
“There’s nothing quite like In The Night Garden Live.” Meal packages available in
they transform from star struck pupils to superstars. The Green Room (see our
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36 37Motown The Musical
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS TUE 27–SAT 31 AUG TUE 3-SAT 14 SEP
Willy Russell’s Evenings 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Blood Brothers Prices from £22.50
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best price *Ticket prices are subject
The songs. The sound. The story.
The sensational hit West End musical is bringing its
Prices from £28*
Book your tickets early to get the
best price *Ticket prices are subject
unique sound to Canterbury and is guaranteed to have
The legendary musical. to change, for the latest information to change, for the latest information
call us or visit our website. you dancing in the street! call us or visit our website.
The captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated (Prices accurate as of Nov 18) (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
With just $800 borrowed from his family Berry Gordy
at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to
Discounts (on selected seats) founded Motown Records and launched the careers of Discounts (on selected seats)
meet again with fateful consequences. The Marlowe Friends £5 off top The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
legendary artists including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson,
three prices (Tue-Thu) three prices (Mon-Thu)
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the Concessions (Tue-Thu eves) Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson And The Concessions (Mon-Thu)
multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu eves) Miracles, The Temptations, and many more. Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed)
production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s Groups (Tue-Thu eves) Groups (Mon-Thu)
This is the next chapter in Motown’s incredible history
West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve
Book first and and is an experience you’ll never forget. Featuring over Book first and
that milestone. save money save money
50 classic hits including My Girl, What’s Going On,
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe Become a Marlowe Friend Become a Marlowe Friend
for priority booking and Dancing In The Street, I Heard It Through The Grapevine for priority booking and
and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.
Photos include previous cast
great discounts (see our great discounts (see our
“Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring website) website)
“One great big soul extravaganza.” DAILY MAIL
its approval.” THE DAILY MAIL
“A solid gold massive 100% hit show.” SMOOTH RADIO
“Gritty, gripping, superb.” MAIL ON SUNDAY êêêêê OK MAGAZINE
38 39Annie
NORTHERN BALLET’S WED 9-SAT 12 OCT MON 14-SAT 19 OCT
Dracula Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Prices from £24.50* The smash-hit production of Annie comes direct
Evenings 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Prices from £28.50*
Step into the world of Dracula – if you dare. from London’s West End.
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Seducing countless generations, Bram Stoker’s best price *Ticket prices are subject
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, best price *Ticket prices are subject
to change, for the latest information to change, for the latest information
legendary vampire lives on in this Northern Ballet classic. brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at
call us or visit our website. call us or visit our website.
Fall under the eternal count’s captivating spell with (Prices accurate as of Nov 18) Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
cinematic music by Rachmaninov, Schnittke, Pärt and Discounts (on selected seats) when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with Discounts (on selected seats)
Daugherty performed live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. The Marlowe Friends £5 off top famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful The Marlowe Friends £5 off top
three prices (Wed & Thu) three prices (Mon-Thu)
This is a bewitching ballet with a dramatic bite that will Concessions (Wed & Thu)
Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to Concessions (Mon-Thu)
leave you thirsty for more. Discovery Tickets (Wed & Thu eve) spoil Annie’s search for her true family… Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed)
Groups Groups (Mon-Thu)
“The company are in fine dramatic form.” With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including
Schools the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Schools
êêêê THE GUARDIAN £10 tickets (Wed & Thu, booking by £15 tickets (Mon-Thu, booking by
phone or in person) Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, phone or in person)
“A show anyone can sink their teeth into!”
you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
êêêê WHAT’S ON STAGE Under 16yrs Under 16yrs
50% off top three prices (Wed, Fri “Lavish escapism.” êêêê THE DAILY TELEGRAPH £5 off (Price bands A-C, Mon-Thu)
Recommended 12yrs+ & Sat eve)
“A glorious revival.” êêêê THE TIMES
Make an evening of it
“An all-singing all-dancing triumph.” Meal packages available in
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40 41PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENT, QUEEN THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS MON 24-SAT 29 FEB 2020
AND TRIBECA THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
We Will Rock You
Mon-Thu & Sat evenings 7.30pm
Fri 5pm & 8.30pm
Sat matinee 2.30pm
Prices from £31.50*
It’s a kind of magic!
Book your tickets early to get the
The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben best price *Ticket prices are subject
Elton returns to the UK. The multi-million-pound show to change, for the latest information
call us or visit our website.
dazzles all the senses in breathtaking style. Guaranteed (Prices accurate as of Nov 18)
to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to
Discounts (on selected seats)
be missed! The Marlowe Friends £5 off top three
prices (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
Since 2002 over 16 million theatergoers in 19 counties Concessions (Mon-Thu & Fri 5pm)
have thrilled to this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Discovery Tickets (Mon & Tue)
Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the Groups (Mon-Thu)
scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary Access performances
live performances. Sign interpreted performance
Thu 27 Feb, 7.30pm
“A kind of magic. Spectacular. Magnifico!” THE SUN
Audio described performance
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“An evening of sheer entertainment and enjoyment.” Book first and
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42 43Give it a try!
OUR CLASSES THE MARLOWE PRESENTS THE KIT
The Marlowe Minis (5-7yrs)
The Marlowe Youth Company (with Escape Room: EVERY WEEKEND
2 people £25 each
Marlowe’s Ghost
split classes ranging from 7-21yrs)
Whatever your age, ability and experience 3 people £23 each
The Marlowe People’s Company
The Marlowe has a class for you. (18yrs+)
4 people £21 each
5 people £20 each
Whether you want to act, write or dance we can The Marlowe Dance Company
(11-16yrs) 6 people £19 each
help – whether you’re considering a professional A thrilling new escape room
The Marlowe Playwrights (16yrs+)
career, continuing a regular hobby, or just want to try The Marlowe Access Company
with a theatrical twist.
something new, our classes could be just what you’re (16yrs+) The streets of Elizabethan England are ablaze with a
looking for. scandal: the killing of the infamous writer Christopher
Come and take part: you’ll make friends and learn from Marlowe. You are about to become part of his story.
professional actors, directors and theatre makers in a Join us at Canterbury’s new escape room experience,
relaxed and supportive environment. where you are confronted by the ghost of the murdered
Our classes cover ages from five upwards: our last Marlowe himself. His works are in danger of being lost,
community production featured people aged 8 to 81! and it is up to you to save them.
We’re a friendly bunch, so do get in touch if you have Overcome a series of devilishly clever puzzles and
any questions. See our website or call Box Office for games in order to save both yourself and the works
more information or to book your place. of the great playwright.
The Marlowe Youth Company Recommended 10yrs+, under 16yrs must be accompanied
is sponsored by by an adult.
44 45CANTERBURY TICKET SHOP GENERAL INFORMATION
Visit canterburyticketshop.com to buy tickets Tickets can be booked online at Discovery Tickets
for a wide range of cultural events in Kent. marlowetheatre.com, by calling our Box Office If you’re aged 16-26 years, you can take
on 01227 787787 (Mon-Sat 9am-6pm), advantage of our popular Discovery Tickets
CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
or by visiting the theatre in person. scheme, which gives you the chance to try
Family Carols Handel’s Messiah Mozart Requiem, Your visit out a range of different productions, for just
SAT 15 DEC 7PM SAT 19 JAN 7.30PM Pergolesi Magnificat, For how to get to the theatre and parking
£10 a ticket.
A Christmas feast for all the The London Handel Orchestra, Mozart Symphony No 39 information, see our website. Sponsored by:
family! Come and celebrate one of the main professional SAT 23 MAR 7.30PM
by singing some favourite specialist orchestras for music Mozart’s final composition has Our popular restaurant, The Green Room, is
Christmas classics with old of this period, will accompany held its place amongst the open during the day and for pre-theatre dining.
favourites and a few less familiar a group of high-class soloists, great works of Classical music, For pre-theatre meals, we recommend that you
carols. The programme will with Canterbury Choral Society
Terms and conditions
and one which carries a deep book in advance, by calling 01227 862485 or
include Once In Royal David’s and its Youth Choir providing intensity for audience and Tickets are sold subject to the right of The
visiting our website.
City, In The Bleak Midwinter and the great choral backdrop. performers alike. The English Marlowe and/or the visiting producer to alter
O Little Town Of Bethlehem. Tickets £29.50-£11.25 Chamber Orchestra is one Accessibility or vary the advertised programme due to events
Tickets £10.25, Under 16 yrs £6.25 of the world’s leading or circumstances beyond our control. Prices are
We aim to offer our disabled customers the best
chamber orchestras. subject to change and alteration. For current
possible facilities. For more information, see the
Tickets £29.50-£11.25 ticket prices please visit our website.
Access section of our website, or speak to our
Box Office team. We do not offer refunds unless a show is
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The Girls And Men Of Canterbury Cathedral London Welsh
Choir: Bach’s St John Passion Male Voice Choir BACKSTAGE TOURS
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL
SAT 9 MAR 7.30PM SAT 6 APR 7PM
Learn about life backstage Tickets £10 (or £15 to include cream tea
The Girls And Men Of Canterbury Cathedral Following the sell-out performance Enjoy a fun and informative 90 minute tour in The Green Room)
Choir give their debut performance of Bach’s St of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir in 2015, of our theatre led by Marlowe staff members Find out more at marlowetheatre.com
John Passion. They will be joined by critically- they return to perform again in the wonderful
where you can learn all about life backstage. Sponsored by:
acclaimed period instrument orchestra The surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral.
Harmonious Society Of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen The proceeds of this concert will support Wed 5 Dec, Wed 12 Dec, Wed 19 Dec
and internationally-renowned soloists. the Hope for Tomorrow Mobile Cancer Unit, & Wed 2 Jan, 10.30am
Tickets £31.25-£16.25 Canterbury Cathedral and other local charities. Wed 23 Jan, Fri 15 Feb, Wed 13 Mar, Wed 17 Apr,
Tickets £31.25-£13.25 & Wed 19 Jun, 11.30am
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