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Season Programme Winter 2019 / Spring 2020 MILY A FA TURE EN ADV ITH A V E DW P D GOL BOOK TICKETS ONLINE towngatetheatre.co.uk OR BY PHONE ON 01268 205 300
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Celebrate the Festive Season with us! FROM MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2019 Starters SOUP Roasted parsnip and maple soup, topped with croutons and cream served with half a baguette CHICKEN SKEWERS Mini ginger and lemongrass chicken skewers, served with a salad garnish CAMEMBERT SHARER Warm Camembert, served with a selection of toasted bread and caramelised red onion chutney (please note this is a sharer and must be for 2 or more people or an extra charge of £3 will be added) Main Courses TRADITIONAL ROAST Slow roasted turkey served with roasted potatoes and honey roasted parsnips with seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and pigs in blankets SEA BASS Sea bass cooked in garlic and parsley butter, served with creamy mash potatoes and seasonal vegetables. SWEET POTATO, CASHEW & APRICOT TART Puff pastry tart filled with a combination of sweet potato, cashew nuts and apricot chutney, served with seasonal vegetables. Desserts MINI TRIO Mini chocolate croustillant, mini Black Forest cake and a mini passion fruit tart served with raspberries CHRISTMAS PUDDING Traditional Christmas pudding served with your choice of clotted cream ice cream or custard. SALTED CARAMEL CAKE Vegan salted caramel cake served with custard or clotted cream ice cream Two courses £20 Three courses £25 FOR £5 EXTRA YOU CAN ADD A GLASS OF PROSECCO. All courses include tea or coffee and a deposit of £5 per person is due upon booking. Please note all meals must be pre-ordered a minimum of 14 days prior to your visit. To reserve your table, please contact us on 01268 205 300 towngate@basildon.gov.uk 2
www.towngatetheatre.co.uk www.towngatetheatre.co.uk| By phone01268 01268 205 205 300 K! E Purchase tickets Purchase online tickets online | Byphone O NC BO HA TO T C S LA Celebrating 20 years on the road, this dynamic theatre production fully emulates rock’s most flamboyant front man, recreating the distinctive Queen experience. Including performances of Queen hits, like Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more, this show will captivate any audience. THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £22.50 O DI U ST EN R IR M E TH COMEDY CLUB HEADLINER IN Reginald D Hunter As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You, Reginald is one of the most in demand comedians today. He is unique in his style and always has a point his comedy that will make you laugh and think at the same time. Plus Support from JACOB HAWLEY (as seen on BBC Three) MAFF BROWN (Writer for Mock the Week) ELEANOR TIERNAN (As seen on Comedy Central) Please note this is a comedy club night and not a tour show for Reginald. Acts are subject to change. If the line up does change, acts will be replaced with a suitable replacement. THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER @ 8PM TICKETS: £20 3
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre The Sound Of Springsteen take to the stage this year after 2 years of getting the show together for this tour. With a passion for the work of ‘The Boss’, the 8 piece tribute brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits and deep cuts. With songs like Born In The USA, Glory Days, Streets of Philadelphia and many more, this is a night of passion for Springsteen fans. FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM STALLS & STALLS CIRCLE: £24.50 DRESS & UPPER CIRCLE: £22.50 AN EVENING OF 60S CLASSICS PERFORMED LIVE BY THE SOUNDS OF THE 60S ALL STAR BAND & SINGERS SOUNDS OF THE Hosted by BBC Radio 2’s TONY BLACKBURN LIVE SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £29 4
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 This stunning and elegant review of the life of Cilla Black soars its way through the 60s. Starring Liverpool born singer Victoria Jones as Cilla, performing songs including You’re My World and Anyone Who Had A Heart while the Shades trio swing through a decade of hits by Cilla’s friends and co-stars such as I Only Want to Be With You and River Deep Mountain High. An unforgettable show that journeys its way through Cilla’s life and brings audiences to their feet in celebration. Relive the 60s in style and come to see the girl power show that is delighting audiences all over the UK. THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £20 CONCESSIONS: £18 O DI U ST N Written by Sharon Byrne RE IR Directed by Chris White M E TH IN Gutted, a black comedy, explores the lives of three women who work in a fish factory in 1980s Dublin. Told through comic monologue, raw powerful language, movement and dance, the women give us a snapshot of the characters and challenges in their lives at the time, many of which remain as ★★★★ relevant today as they “Powerful and were over 30 years ago. playful” Suitable for ages 14+ The Reviews Hub THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER @ 8PM TICKETS: £17 STUDENT: £12 5 5
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre The Nutcracker by Russian State Ballet and Opera House. Featuring a live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world – The Nutcracker. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together by this renowned Russian company. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite, directed and choreographed by the former award winning Bolshoi Ballet Soloist, Konstantin Uralsky. FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £31 CONCESSIONS: £29 Superslam Wrestling is back by popular demand ALL STAR with another action-packed live wrestling event! Guaranteed action from the WRESTLING sound of the first bell will excite the kids from start to finish - and will be the talk of the classroom for weeks afterwards! If you have not been to the show before, make a date for Sunday afternoon - we are sure you will enjoy this live-action version of the sport which has generated millions of fans worldwide. Grab your favourite seats now and enjoy the big time atmosphere at the Towngate! SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2019 @ 3PM TICKETS: £17 SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2020 @ 3PM UNDER 12s: £12 FAMILY: £47 6
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Charlie Landsborough The farewell tour In 2019, UK Country music legend, Charlie Landsborough, plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before his retirement Charlie will be embarking on an extended tour of Britain. Known as the UK’s premier Country music singer, Country music is only one part of his live shows. Charlie’s gigs are a night of beautiful ballads, Folk, Blues, Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Pop, Gospel and anthems. WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 Back by popular demand following a SOLD OUT show in 2018...Let’s Get Ready... to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco! This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver the best Motown experience you will ever have! This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many, many more. The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown! “They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for” Jersey Evening News / ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £24.50 7
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre One Night In Dublin will come to Basildon when The Wild Murphys will set up Murphy’s Pub at Towngate Theatre on Friday 25 October, guaranteeing one glorious night of high-energy Irish Music and more than a little bit of Irish Craic. In their own inimitable style, multi-award-winning Irish band The Wild Murphys perform classics tracks including: Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, The Irish Rover, Brown Eyed Girl, Seven Drunken Nights, Sally MacLennane, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, Whiskey In The Jar, Wild Rover and Molly Malone, guaranteed to have the audience’s hands clapping and toes tapping all night long. FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £21.50 CONCESSIONS: £20 The Players Theatre FU RM ! Company are flying N ILY E M F-T back to Basildon as they FA AL bring an amateur production H of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to the Towngate in half term. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find Truly Scrumptious. Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a high-flying, fun-filled adventure for the entire family. WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER - TICKETS: £15.50-£23.50, U16s: £15.50-£18.50 SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM FAMILY (2+2): £72, GROUPS 20+: £18.50 FRIDAY & SATURDAY MATINEE @ 3PM 8
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 In this, the 60th Anniversary of one of the world’s most iconic music venues, the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the road to celebrate the Ronnie Scott’s Story. Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, take you on a guided, musical tour of this music institution. Featuring classic music from the jazz greats, alongside projected images and footage, and tales of old Soho, The Ronnie Scott’s Story is a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible history. Hosted and performed by the award- winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, this is a unique evening celebrating the music and history of Ronnie Scott’s and is a must for any music fan. SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £25.50 CONCESSIONS: £24 The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell is one of the top Intuitive Mediums, and has worked with international mediums such as Colin Fry, James van Praagh and Lisa Williams. Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. The evening may include psychometry, photographs readings and psychic prediction. Recent legislative guidelines insist that any Evening of Mediumship should be billed ‘for entertainment purposes’. Tony certainly uses his natural wit, showmanship and Cockney charisma to entertain but more important, Mediumship has the potential to change someone’s life and instil in them a sense of peace, comfort and purpose. We hope that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience. WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £21.50 9
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Buddy Holly & THE CRICKETERS This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled across the globe and is guaranteed to have audiences singing along and dancing in the aisles. The show rarely pauses for breath and the hits just keep on coming - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and more. Make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has people saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!” THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM ADULTS: £23 CONCESSIONS: £21 10
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Allow the all-new musical extravaganza, The History Of Rock, to propel you back to the best days of music in a celebration of the very best of Classic Rock. Travel through the ages from Chubby Checker’s iconic Twist, the unforgettable instrumentals of Jimi Hendrix in the 60s, to Led Zeppelin, Cream and many more Classic Rock tunes of the 70s, 80s and 90s. This is a must for any fan of Rock to experience the iconic music of 4 decades brought back to life by an exceptional 7 piece band of the finest session musicians and performers. With accompanying visual footage of the original bands and artists and incredible concert staging and lighting, The History Of Rock will take you back to the golden age of music. FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM FRONT 5 ROWS IN STALLS: £23.50 ALL OTHER SEATS: £19.50 When Kay is abducted to the Snow Queen’s frozen palace, his best friend Gerda sets out to rescue him… but will she reach the Snow Queen before it’s too late? Anton Benson Productions are proud to present a magical new adaptation of the timeless Hans Christian Andersen story that inspired Frozen, brought to life by an ensemble of actor-musicians, illusion and puppetry. Star casting to be announced. A magical theatre experience for all the family, suitable for ages 5+. SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER @ 11.30AM & 2.30PM TICKETS: £15 CONCESSIONS: £12.50 UNDER 12 MONTHS: £4 11
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre M RE IST AK -B M P HR Swing into the E OO AS C A Christmas season with DA K Y ME Y O AL The Rat Pack and their O UR F famous Christmas Concert! IT ! Starring special guest Jess Conrad who comes direct from headlining in Las Vegas with the popular ITV series Last Laugh In Vegas and will be performing his hits including Mystery Girl and Cherry Pie. Alongside David Alacey (Lovejoy, Inspector Alleyn) as Frank Sinatra, Paul Drakeley (Inside Out BBC) as Dean Martin, and former Eastenders star and Central Television’s ‘Mr Weather’, Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr they perform all the great hits: My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, Amore, Fly Me To The Moon and seasonal classics such as Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow and of course, White Christmas. Charley Toulan will perform as Marilyn Monroe, including Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend and My Heart Belongs To Daddy. This stylish yuletide show is a treat for all the family. SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £24.50 CONCESSIONS: £22 M UR T! Neil Sands and AS YO F I TM K O his wonderful cast L IS OO AY EA are back with their HR -B D C E A biggest ever production PR KE of their hit show, filled with, A M more songs and even more stunning costumes, bringing you an unforgettable afternoon of festive nostalgia, taking us all back to a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year. Be transported back on a yuletide sleigh ride filled with over 60 all time favourite Christmas songs and carols. Described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life” with its shimmering stage set, beautiful Christmas trees, glittering fairy lights, and even falling snow, this is the perfect pre Christmas treat, guaranteed to having you singing along from start to finish, bringing back many happy memories of Christmases past and warming your heart on the coldest winter’s day. MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER @ 2.30PM TICKETS: £16.50 CONCESSIONS: £15 12
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 AN INE &A RM T Q C E O MA W E RF R O PE TE SH BLACKEYED THEATRE “I AM NO BIRD; AND AF ST IN ASSOCIATION WITH PO NO NET ENSNARES SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS ME: I AM A FREE CENTRE PRESENTS HUMAN BEING WITH A WORLD PREMIERE AN INDEPENDENT WILL” “ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE, AUDACIOUS COMPANIES WORKING IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH THEATRE” THE STAGE A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions Don’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s brand new and dark secrets, Jane Eyre tells the thrilling stage adaptation of one of the greatest works story of an orphan girl and her journey from a of English fiction. Captivating, brooding and childhood of loneliness and cruelty to a life at intensely powerful, Jane Eyre is a moving and Thornfield Hall and an unlikely relationship with unforgettable portrayal of one woman’s quest the mysterious Mr Rochester. Falling in love, she for equality and freedom, and lives as one of gradually uncovers a hidden past to the gloomy, the great triumphs of storytelling. forbidding Thornfield Hall, a terrible secret that Recommended for age 11+ forces her to make a heart-wrenching choice. For more information on school bookings or the post-matinee Q&A please email towngate@basildon.gov.uk TUESDAY 12 & WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER @ TICKETS FROM: £19.50 - £24.50 7.30PM CONCESSIONS: £2 OFF WEDNESDAY MATINEE @ 2.30PM SCHOOL RATE: £14.50 13
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre MIRREN MUST SEES PURPLE ZEPPELIN Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. This show promises to be a night not to be missed, complete with Ritchie Blackmore’s Lute, Jimmy Page’s twin neck Guitar and Theremin, and a very special Violin Bow Solo! Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerizing show! FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER @ 8PM TICKETS: £15.50 PIEFACE – TRIBUTE TO THE SMALL FACES, THE FACES AND HUMBLE PIE With an emphasis on fun and energy, Pie Face assure audience engagement. Highlights include - Tin Soldier, Afterglow, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday, Stay With Me, Maggie May, Natural Born Woman and more. The set is peppered with hits, including an amazing version of Python Lee Jackson’s In A Broken Dream - early ‘Rod the Mod’ at his best! SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER @ 8PM TICKETS: £15.50 THE ROZZERS The Police were arguably the hottest group on the planet during their short career (1977 – 83). The band’s impressive catalogue of hits (Every Breath You Take, Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon) makes them an ideal group on which to base a tribute act. Fronted by Sting fan, Owen James, The Rozzers deliver an impressive 20+ song set; his voice delivering each song with uncanny resemblance and tone. SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY @ 8PM TICKETS: £15.50 TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC Big Bear is inviting you to the best picnic in town! With singalong songs, join-in dances and funny stories; this enchanting interactive musical adventure will leave pre-schoolers singing with glee and laughing until they are tired little teddy bears! Featuring the voice of Wink Taylor from The Sooty Show as Big Bear. Don’t forget to bring your favourite Teddy! FRIDAY 17 APRIL @ 11AM & 1PM ADULTS: £12 CHILD: £10 BABES IN ARMS: £2 15/02/2018 16:15 WRONG JOVI Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be “the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!” The hit singles, Livin’ On A Prayer, Always, You Give Love A Bad Name and Wanted Dead Or Alive are joined by live favourites and rarities such as Blood On Blood, Dry County, Wild Is The Wind and This Ain’t A Love Song, ensuring that a Wrong Jovi show is the ultimate tribute to New Jersey’s finest stadium rock band! FRIDAY 24 APRIL @ 8PM TICKETS: £17 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Justin Lee Collins (Live on FUBAR Radio) Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show and we’d love you to come! Expect lots of surprises and captivating images as Jack sells his cow for some magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. This award winning show has something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses and a big, leafy explosion! Suitable for the over 3’s (and their giants). WEDNESDAY 27 MAY @ 11AM & 1PM ADULTS: £12 CHILD: £10 FAMILY (2+2): £40 14
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 This international smash-hit tribute show brings all of ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by an all- star cast that’ll have you thanking ABBA for the music again and again! Record-breaking movies, smash-hit West End musicals, chart-topping albums and singles – ABBA’s incredible legacy now lives on in concert with this all-new spectacular show. THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 THE ROY ORBISON STORY Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Starring Barry Steele The one and only Barry Steele takes on the role of ‘The Big O,’ in The Roy Orbison Story®. Get ready for a night of 60s and 80s hits as the Roy Orbison Story® celebrates the musical legacy of The Big O and his friends. The production also features the chart busting hits originally made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Procol Harum, Del Shannon, ELO, Tom Petty, Chris Isaak, The Spencer Davis Group and a stunningly brilliant accolade to the original super group, The Traveling Wilburys. FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £24 15
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Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Critical acclaim for DATE PERFORMANCE TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 Snow White 2018/19 WEDNESDAY 27 7.00PM FRIDAY 29 10.30AM 1.30PM HHHHH SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER 2019 1.00PM 5.00PM ‘Possibly the best panto I have SUNDAY 1 1.00PM 5.00PM ever seen... a hilarious script... MONDAY 2 10.00AM 1.00PM brilliant acting and most TUESDAY 3 10.00AM 1.00PM importantly a lot of heart. I can THURSDAY 5 10.00AM 1.00PM safely say I will be back year after FRIDAY 6 10.00AM 7.00PM SATURDAY 7 1.00PM 5.00PM year from now on’ SUNDAY 8 1.00PM 5.00PM WEST END WILMA MONDAY 9 10.00AM 5.00PM* TUESDAY 10 10.00AM 1.00PM HHHHH THURSDAY 12 10.30AM 6.00PM ‘Pitch-perfect pantomime… FRIDAY 13 10.30AM 6.00PM SATURDAY 14 2.00PM 6.00PM Spectacular entertainment with SUNDAY 15 1.00PM 5.00PM something for everybody to MONDAY 16 10.30AM 5.00PM enjoy’ TUESDAY 17 10.30AM 5.00PM THE STAGE THURSDAY 19 10.30AM 5.00PM FRIDAY 20 1.00PM 5.00PM ‘Highly recommended’ SATURDAY 21 11.00AM 3.00PM 7.00PM ESSEX LIVE SUNDAY 22 1.00PM 5.00PM MONDAY 23 1.00PM 5.00PM TUESDAY 24 12 NOON 4.00PM THURSDAY 26 1.00PM 5.00PM FRIDAY 27 1.00PM 5.00PM MILY SATURDAY 28 2.00PM 6.00PM A FA TURE SUNDAY 29 1.00PM 5.00PM EN ADV MONDAY 30 1.00PM 5.00PM ITH AV E DW TUESDAY 31 12 NOON 4.00PM P D GOL JANUARY 2020 THURSDAY 2 12 NOON 4.00PM FRIDAY 3 6.00PM SATURDAY 4 1.00PM 5.00PM SUNDAY 5 12 NOON 4:00PM Adult Concession Family Restricted Group School Preview £16.00 £16.00 N/A £13.00 £15.00 N/A Off-Peak £21.00 £19.00 £74.00 £13.00 £19.00 N/A Peak £26.00 £22.00 £90.00 £15.00 £23.00 N/A Schools £21.00 £18.00 £72.00 £12.00 £19.00 £12.00 Concession Applies to children under 16 and adults over 60 Family Ticket Four tickets (Must include two adults per family) Group Rates For Groups of 10 or more - 1 in 10 free! Relaxed Performance sponsored by School Rates One teacher free for every 10 children * Relaxed Performance on Monday 9 December @ 5pm. Primarily for children and adults with learning difficulties, are on the autism spectrum, or for anyone who may benefit from a performance in a more relaxed environment. PLEASE NOTE: A ticket must be purchased for every child, regardless of age. We do not recommend bringing children under 3 years old. 17
/towngate @towngatetheatre IN Keep up to date and follow us on TH E M HHHHH IR RE N ST “THIS CHRISTMAS CAROL’S U A CRACKER!” DI O Morning Star “Christmas? A poor excuse for picking a man’s pocket every twenty-fifth of December!” It’s also an excuse for the Dickens Theatre Company to bring you their joyously authentic staging of this Victorian classic! It is 1866 and two of Dickens’ closest theatrical companions find themselves trapped in the footlights’ glare. With the rest of the cast stuck on a train, actress Frances Ternan and Dickens’ faithful tour manager George Dolby take on the daunting challenge of portraying over 30 characters. But, who will play Scrooge? Recommended age 8+ THURSDAY 5 & FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER @ TICKETS: £14 1.30PM & 7.30PM, CONCESSION & STUDENT: £12 SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER @ 3PM & 7.30PM SCHOOL OFFER: BUY 10 TICKETS, GET ONE FREE! Bye Bye Baby deliver a full theatre show covering the journey of the Four Seasons. 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. THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £25 CONCESSIONS: £23 18
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Let us take you back in time to the iconic era of the 80s! This extravagant 80s experience will leave you feeling on the edge of Heaven. With hits such as Living On A Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me Baby, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio, Tainted Love and so much more included. I’ve Got Love for You 1980s the ultimate 80s party night! SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 Coldham Productions are very IN excited to be returning to the TH E Towngate Theatre for a third year M IR of producing one of the best Adult RE N ST Pantomimes in the country! U DI O Starting back with The Only Way Is Dick in 2018 and Rubbin’ Hood in 2019, Blow White promises to pack in all the hilarity and naughtiness that our audiences love. Filled with brand new jokes, comedy routines, characters and musical numbers, accompanied with many familiar faces from previous productions. Join Blow White on her magical adventure to defeat the Evil Queen Quim; played by everyone’s favourite Jordan Gray (BBC’s The Voice). Book your tickets before they sell out! Please be advised that this is an Adult Panto and is unsuitable for under 18s, anyone easily offended and anyone with a nervous disposition. THURSDAY 16 – SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2020 @ 8PM THURS & SUN PERFORMANCES: £21 THURSDAY 23 – SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2020 @ 8PM FRI & SAT PERFORMANCES: £23.50 SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEES @ 4PM 19
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles. This brand new show for 2020 once again features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley, with Musical Director Phil Aldridge leading The Carpenters Story Orchestra as they re-create Richard Carpenter’s original orchestral arrangements. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, A Song For You, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye To Love and many more! WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £27.50 CONCESSIONS: £25.50 20
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 M FFAAM IILY LY F F U U N N The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. When a nun proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is sent to serve as governess for the children of a widowed Captain. Her rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling finales ever presented in the theatre. The film version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. This Youth Production is proudly presented by Rare Productions, by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of R&H Theatricals. THURSDAY 17 -SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER @ TICKETS: £19 7.30PM UNDER 16s: £17 SATURDAY MATINEE @3PM WARNING… WARNING… EXTREME FUN ALERT! This brand new, exciting and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from 4 years and upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science” (see what we did there!) With fun and fact-filled experiments, watch in amazement as we recreate a volcanic eruption; turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with our smoke blaster! So stand clear and prepare for action, as this show is full of wiz, bang, pop… and splurt! Exciting Science – prepare to be amazed! TUESDAY 26 MAY 2020 @ 11AM & 2PM ADULT: £14 CHILD: £12 FAMILY 2+2: £48 The UK’s number one tributes to global superstar Ariana Grande and kids’ sensation JoJo Siwa together in the most exciting new Pop production of 2019! ARIANA GRANDE’S music videos have been viewed more than nine billion times online and with huge hits such as Dangerous Woman, One Last Time, No Tears Left To Cry, Into You and Side By Side, she is arguably one of the most influential female artists of the decade! With 8.5 million YouTube subscribers and 7.5 million Instagram followers, JOJO SIWA is THE biggest teen star of her generation. With six hit singles to her name including Kid In A Candy Store, Boomerang and Hold The Drama, she loves to sing and dance and wear her signature bows! THURSDAY 28 MAY 2020 @ 2PM & 6PM TICKETS: £17 21
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre 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. 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. THURSDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £24 DR RN PO Fantasies IN ST don’t come KS AR any better SP MA EC RT than this. Brace IA IN yourself for two L I hours of thrilling action, provocative choreography with the ultimate Forbidden night out (and a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure!) This sexy but classy evening with Forbidden Nights is guaranteed to get your pulse racing and leave you begging for more. Welcome to the Sexy Circus!® Suitable for ages 18+ FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM STALLS/STALLS CIRCLE: £26.50 SLIPS/DRESS CIRCLE/UPPER CIRCLE: £24.50 22
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of Country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty! 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 Country, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends. THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 The new Y RE A C SD Circus of SA E’ Horrors show AS IN M NT is an immersive LE celebration of its VA astounding 25 years. It will include amazing acts, driven by a rock ‘n’ roll sound scape, a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat (when not falling off it with laughter!) The cast that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is now a West End and worldwide hit, and will take you on a rock n’ rollercoaster ride of unbelievable, bizarre and beautiful acts. Please note: Contains nudity and language of adult nature. Suitable for ages 16+, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM STALLS/STALLS CIRCLE/DRESS CIRCLE: £26 UPPER CIRCLE/STALLS SLIPS: £24 23
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre PO BA AR PU C DE A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the L K footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. BY MA Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, ND The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre. There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, Free Giveaways and a Meet & Greet with the girls after the show! The Little Mix Show features all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits including the brand new LM5 album. Dance and scream to a packed out playlist of songs that include Black Magic, Power, Woman Like Me, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on The X Factor. SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 1PM & 4.30PM TICKETS: £17 CONCESSIONS: £15 FAMILY (2+2): £56 Few names in the world of entertainment deserve the title ‘legend’, Judy Garland is one of those names. Join original Nolan Sister, West End leading lady and Internationally renowned cabaret star Denise Nolan, with her band of West End musicians led by Dave Bintley, for an evening of remarkable music including The Man That Got Away, Stormy Weather, Zing Went The Strings, and the timeless classic Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Nolan brings her own vibrant style and world class vocals to classic Garland hits like no other. “Denise Nolan and her orchestra, sings with great artistry and recalls the sheer genius of this legendary entertainer in songs and stories from her life” Uxbridge Gazette TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £25 CONCESSIONS: £23 EARLY BIRD: £1 OFF FIRST 100 TICKETS SOLD This stunning and elegant song cycle soars its way through hit after Motown hit, featuring the career of Diana Ross. Starring Nicola Tee in the role of Diana Ross, performing songs including Baby Love, Stop in the Name of Love and Chain Reaction while the Shades trio swing through 5 decades of hits by Diana’s friends and Motown co-stars. An unforgettable show that journeys its way through Diana’s career and brings audiences to their feet in celebration. “The Shades of the 60s are a persuasive trio who belt out some great harmonies with genuine engaging personalities to get the audience on their feet and clapping along” The Stage FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY THURSDAY 20202020 27 FEBRUARY @ 7.30PM @ 7.30PM STALLS/STALLS TICKETS: £20 CIRCLE: £26.50 SLIPS/DRESS CIRCLE/UPPER CONCESSIONS: £18 CIRCLE: £24.50 EARLY BIRD: £1 OFF FIRST 100 TICKETS SOLD 24
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Come and celebrate with us the life and music of one of the greatest singer- songwriters of all time, Amy Winehouse. This authentic and respectful tribute is the only show worldwide to be endorsed by both of Amy’s parents, Janis and Mitch Winehouse. Taking songs from the multi-platinum selling albums Frank , Back To Black and Lioness: Hidden Treasures, world renowned tribute artist, Laura Jane Butler, brings you all the hits you know and love including Valerie, Tears Dry On Their Own, Rehab, Love Is A Losing Game, You Know I’m No Good and of course Back to Black. Praised worldwide by many of her loyal fans, this show truly is a celebration of the musical legacy left by the late, great superstar, Amy Winehouse. The brand new, not to be missed musical spectacular of 2020. FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and iconic bands. With stunning costumes, live band, interactive video projection and, of course, ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies, this is the ultimate feel-good party show! Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Fernando, Super Trouper and many, many more! SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £24.50 CONCESSIONS: £22 25
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Are You Ready For Love? Get ready for take-off as we bring you the number one tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time, Sir Elton John! Starring world renowned tribute artist Jimmy Love, no one else recreates the flamboyant megastar with as much vigour and brilliance. Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with 2 hours of glorious Elton hits, from Crocodile Rock to Philadelphia Freedom, and the beautiful Your Song to I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues. With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, this show has it all! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management companies or similar shows. THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 The West End hit starring the giants of rock ‘n’ roll - Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury and Buddy Holly. Relive the tours responsible for introducing rock ‘n’ roll to the UK, in the company of incredible singers and a band tighter than a pair of your tightest drainpipe trousers. From Cochran’s legendary guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody stage presence, Fury’s smouldering looks and soaring vocals and Holly’s good-time rock ‘n’ roll, Be Bop a Lula is a real doozer of a stage show. “Performed with the love, care and respect that great Rock And Roll deserves” BritishTheatre.com FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £25 CONCESSIONS: £23 26
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Music by Giuseppe Verdi sung in Italian with English surtitles. Featuring an impressive cast accompanied by a live Orchestra. After its successful season of Madama Butterfly, Carmen and La Traviata last year, Russian State Opera returns to delight you with the premiere of Opera, Aida. Verdi brings the ancient Egypt on stage with evolving love story at the backdrop of war. The princess of Ethiopia (Aida) falls in love with the Egyptian General (Radames) and he is also besotted by her. Radames is chosen to lead the war with Ethiopia by the king and Aida is left to choose between her lover or her father and her country. Aida is a gripping love story that will keep you on the edge of your seats until the very end. SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £32 CONCESSIONS: £30 JIM TH RE E SID BA E DAVIDSON ZV NC EG Y AS LAST MAN STANDING TOUR The masterful, outrageous and hysterically funny comedy legend ‘General’ Jim Davidson OBE, embarks on his comedy campaign around the UK in 2020, following the acclaimed sell-out ‘The People Fight Back’ Tour. Who will he upset this time? Which battles will he win, which will he lose? One thing’s for certain, Jim never retreats! Please note: Will contain strong language and adult humour which some may find offensive. Recommended for ages 18+ WEDNESDAY 25 - FRIDAY 27 MARCH 2020 @ TICKETS: £26 7.30PM 27
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Timeless Memories Tour Foster & Allen’s Tour is supported by a special edition new release, Timeless Memories, which features 182 tracks from 10 of their most popular and favourite albums, many of which have not been reissued in the UK for a number of years; Maggie, After All These Years, Reminiscing, Reflections, Remember You’re Mine, Souvenirs, Memories, Heart Strings, By Request, Songs We Love To Sing. TUESDAY 31 MARCH 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £24 The ‘60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, are still selling out venues. They will be performing many of their hits including Do Wah Diddy Diddy, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the 60s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums. WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 Direct from London’s West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees. Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love?, Jive Talkin’, Tragedy, Islands In The Stream, Grease, If I Can’t Have You and many more! This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive. THURSDAY 2 APRIL 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £26 28
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the brand new 2020 production of their most popular patriotic matinee show, Land of Hope & Glory, celebrating the best of British entertainment from the fabulous Forties, rocking Fifties and swinging Sixties, especially produced to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, the end of the Second World War. This promises to be their biggest and most spectacular production ever. Over two hours of timeless nostalgia, with sensational voices, more than 50 stunning costume changes, ending with a spectacular flag waving finale, with enough flags and bunting to fill the biggest stage as we all sing those wonderful songs that won the war, in a VE Day Party to never forget. MONDAY 20 APRIL 2020 @ 2.30PM TICKETS: £16.50 CONCESSIONS: £15 Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic Of Motown show steams into town! Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience. Celebrate the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and many more. Book your tickets now and Reach Out for The Magic of Motown! SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £27.50 Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! Learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends including Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters. This brand-new fun show is guaranteed to get everyone up on their feet! SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2020 @ 11.30AM & 2.30PM FAMILY (2+2): £64 ADULT: £17.50 UNDER 18 MONTHS: £2 CHILD: £16.50 29
Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre 50 years on from the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back at the Towngate with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s most successful artistes of all time. Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod a true rock icon, including those infamous moves and all the hits like Handbags & Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, Tonight’s The Night, The First Cut Is The Deepest, and You’re In My Heart. THURSDAY 14 MAY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £25 24K BRUNO is a show guaranteed to have the whole family up out of their seats and dancing the night away! Featuring hits including Uptown Funk, Treasure, 24 Magic and Locked out of Heaven, 24K BRUNO is THE number one tribute to the incredible Bruno Mars! With Andres Cruz coming all the way from Aruba to showcase his stunning vo-cals, and backed up by an awesome live band, and the slick choreography of dance company Hip Hop Pop, this is a show not to be missed! FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £24 From the USA, 70s Iconic Grammy-award winning group Rose Royce are back here in the UK for an exclusive 2020 tour. With Disco, Funk, Soul, international hits such as Car Wash, Wishing On A Star, Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, this is a great kick-starter and are exclusive as a one-night only performance at the Towngate Theatre. Put on your dancing shoes and hit the Disco sound! Book now and avoid disappointment - this is the perfect Christmas gift! SATURDAY 16 MAY 2020 @ 7.30PM TICKETS: £29.50 30
Purchase tickets online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk | By phone 01268 205 300 Your guide to the BOOK TICKETS ONLINE / JOIN OUR MAILING LIST TOWNGATE THEATRE Our online box office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week MAIN AUDITORIUM and gives you the chance to purchase tickets whenever you choose. Sign-up to buy tickets online and/or join our mailing list. To book online simply visit our website, click on a show and follow the online instructions. ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The Towngate Theatre has ground level access to the building with two slip boxes in the stalls. Wheelchair access to these boxes is via a wheelchair lift. Wheelchair spaces should be booked in advance, and notice given if assistance is required. There are two wheelchair accessible toilets on the ground floor level of the theatre. Allocated disabled parking spaces are situated at the rear of the building. We are pleased to announce that a new hearing loop has been installed in the Towngate. MIRREN STUDIO Neck loops with a hearing aid can be used by switching it to the ‘T’ position. PARKING If parking in the Westgate Car Park, head towards the Argos store in the corner and then through the walkway. Turn right and the Towngate Theatre is on your left. BOX OFFICE INFORMATION your smartphone prior to the Please note the multi-storey Mon - Fri: 9.30am - 5.30pm performance. car park at the Westgate Saturday: 10am - 3pm Centre is locked every night Sunday: Two hours prior to If you require your tickets to at 10pm. However, the surface the performance. be posted, this will incur an level car park is open all day, additional £1.50 charge. but please check with the Box Office: 01268 205 300 parking operator before your Address: The Towngate Concession rates (unless journey. Theatre, St Martin’s Square, specified) are applicable for Basildon, Essex SS14 1DL 60+ and Under 16s. Parking is also available in the Westgate Centre at the rear of Tickets can be collected from Please note that all children, the Basildon Centre. the Box Office or you can ask/ regardless of their age, must For full travel directions visit select to receive an e-ticket have a ticket purchased on the website. which can be printed off or their behalf, including babes- shown to an usher on in-arms (unless specified otherwise). 31
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