Edinburgh Playhouse Autumn 2015 Brochure

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A short walk from Edinburgh’s main attractions

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The Glasshouse Hotel, proud neighbour of the

Edinburgh Playhouse. A vibrant city centre location

with tranquil two-acre Rooftop Garden, 77 recently

refurbished bedrooms with breathtaking views of

Calton Hill. Exclusive packages including Afternoon

Tea, Pre-Theatre Dining and Luxury Accommodation,

all including tickets of your choice of show with the

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G&V Royal Mile Hotel combines a unique fusion of

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located in the heart of the capital’s historic Royal

Mile. The hotel boasts 136 deluxe rooms, as well as

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cuisine. At the heart of the hotel lies the Cosmopolitan

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WELCOME / FÁILTE

There’s been a rumour around for a couple of years that a simple, hummable

tune was no longer welcome on Broadway. Well, it’s alive and well at the

Playhouse this Autumn!

With a nod to Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman, and hot on

the heels of our hugely successful Summer of Playhouse on the Fringe and

the Edinburgh International Festival, I am thrilled to introduce you to our

fantastic, cinematically styled Autumn season.

Think of all your favourite blockbuster movies, add in foot stomping

soundtracks and the cream of the West End and Broadway and you have

yourself some real theatre magic!

We kick off the season with the award-winning screen to stage West End

musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: be sure to catch it if you can as these are

the final dates on the Scottish leg of the tour. The breathtakingly romantic

thriller The Bodyguard starring Alexandra Burke and everyone’s favourite

gang of fairy tale misfits in Shrek The Musical arrive this September and

October respectively.

Taking a trip back to our Laurel & Hardy roots as Scotland’s original silver

screen, we are thrilled to be hosting the major new tour of Mack and Mabel.

Starring the double Olivier Award-winning Michael Ball in one of the defining

performances of his career as 1920’s movie genius ‘Mack Sennett’. Direct

from a sell-out summer at Chichester Festival Theatre, this sparkling musical

is stuffed full of Broadway showstoppers, guaranteed to have you tapping

your troubles away and making the world laugh. So don’t send roses to your

loved one this Autumn, just follow Torvill & Dean’s lead and get your skates

on to discover this wonderful musical on its only Scottish date.

Other season highlights include the jaw-dropping, incredible talents

of Dynamo (how does he do that?), five nights in the hilarious company

of Kevin Bridges and if you haven’t yet planned your Christmas night out

then Priscilla Queen of the Desert is the one for you: offering all the

glitz, glamour and sparkle to get you in the festive party spirit.

The season really is jam packed full of treats for all the family but rather

than me list them all here, take a look through the brochure and come

and see us soon.

Chichester Festival Theatre production of Mack & Mabel © Anna-Jane Case

MACK & MABEL TUE 10 - SAT 21 NOV

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‘A MASTERCLASS

IN HOW TO PUT ON A MUSICAL’DAILY MAIL

‘RICHLY ORIGINAL, DAMNABLY CHARMING,

A SCANDALOUS DELIGHT’SUNDAY TIMES

‘very, very, very funny’BBC

One of the funniest movies of all time is now a smash hit musical

already seen by over half a million people. Direct from London’s

West End, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has been acclaimed by critics and

audiences alike and this major production is a rare chance to return to

‘AN ALL BUT LOST ERA OF MUSICAL COMEDY’ THE GUARDIAN

and relive the golden age of the classic musical.

Based on the classic comedy film starring Sir Michael Caine and

Steve Martin, and from the producers of the phenomenally successful

Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will transport you to the French

Riviera as two seasoned swindlers attempt to hoodwink a millionaire

heiress. As the pair compete, they discover there is only room

for one of them.

Starring Michael Praed (The star of The Sound of Music,

Robin of Sherwood and Dynasty), Carly Stenson (Hollyoaks),

Noel Sullivan (Rock Of Ages, We will Rock You and Hear’Say)

and Gary Wilmot (Oklahoma!, Oliver and numerous

stage appearances).

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The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster

film, is heading to Edinburgh starring three-time Brit nominee and

X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke* as Rachel Marron. Direct from

its smash-hit West End run, the show is coming to the Edinburgh

Playhouse for two weeks only!

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer,

is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown

stalker. Each expects to be in charge - what they don’t expect

is to fall in love.

A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (THE TIMES), breathtakingly romantic thriller,

The Bodyguard features a whole host of Whitney Houston’s

greatest hits including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One

Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing,

Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the

greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

★★★★ ‘STUNNING’

THE EXPRESS

★★★★ ‘BRILLIANT’

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★★★★ ‘HEAVENLY’

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*Alexandra Burke is not scheduled to perform at midweek or Saturday matinees including

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Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film,

Shrek The Musical is the must-see show for all the family. Join our

unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to

rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a

fire breathing, love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a

gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the

biggest, brightest musical comedy around! Featuring all new songs as

well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek The Musical brings

all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in

an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure!

★★★★★‘SHREKTACULAR’

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‘DELICIOUSLY FUNNY. SPECTACULAR’

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TUE 20 OCT - SUN 8 NOV Tue - Sat eves 7pm Wed 28 & Sat mats 2pm Sun 1pm & 5pm

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AUDIO DESCRIBED PERF Wed 4 Nov 7pm

SIGNED PERF Thu 5 Nov 7pm

SENIOR SPECIAL £20 seats Tue eves & Wed 28 Oct mat (B & C)

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★★★★ ‘A DELIGHT. MICHAEL BALL IS QUITE SUPERB

AS MACK AND REBECCA LaCHANCE DEEPLY AFFECTING AS MABEL’

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Direct from its premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre,

the dazzling Broadway musical comedy stars double Olivier

Award-winning Michael Ball (Hairspray, Sweeney Todd) as

Mack Sennett and introduces Rebecca LaChance (Broadway’s

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Mabel Normand.

Based on the real-life romance between the legendary

filmmaker and his rising star, it tells the story of Hollywood’s

golden age, where the fun of the silent screen was dominated by

the hysterical chaos of the Keystone Kops and the glamour of the

Bathing Beauties. A world where heroes wore capes, girls were

tied to the railway tracks and it all ended with a pie in the face.

Mack & Mabel features an outstanding score by Jerry Herman

(Hello, Dolly!, La Cage aux Folles) and is widely admired for

its classic Broadway hits including I Won’t Send Roses,

Time Heals Everything and Tap Your Troubles Away.

This Evening Standard Award-winning musical comedy

is both a poignant love story and a joyous celebration of

the excitement, glamour and sparkling humour of the

era of silent movies.

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★★★★ ‘A SLICK AND STYLISH SHOW’ EVENING STANDARD

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

JERRY HERMANBOOK BY

MICHAEL STEWARTBOOK REVISED BY

FRANCINE PASCALDIRECTOR

JONATHAN CHURCH

WED 25 - SUN 29 NOV Wed - Sun eves 8pm

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He’s walked on water, levitated above the Shard, walked

down the LA Times Building, predicted the World Cup

outcome and taken a trip on the side of a bus but Dynamo

now announces his biggest challenge to date as the

renowned street magician takes to the stage as he

embarks on his first ever live tour.

Following the announcement of his last ever series of

Dynamo: Magician Impossible for Watch, Dynamo delights

fans who, for the first time, have the opportunity to see his

magic skills up close and personal in what promises to be

a spectacular and unique live stage production.

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Get ready for the ride of your life as the ultimate party,

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, returns to

Edinburgh for three weeks only this Christmas

starring Jason Donovan as Tick!

Based on the movie, the feel-good West End & Broadway

smash-hit Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of

three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for

love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have

ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes

and a hit parade of dance floor classics including I Will Survive,

Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna

Have Fun and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny

hit musical will take you on a journey to the heart of fabulous

this Christmas! Rush to get your tickets today!

Priscilla is

‘HUGELY ENTERTAINING - INSANELY GLITZY’DAILY TELEGRAPH

★★★★‘THE BEST FEEL-GOOD SHOW SINCE MAMMA MIA! ’

SUNDAY EXPRESS

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One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage

in a magnificent new production to enchant and enthral

the young and the young at heart.

Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography,

this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells

the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their

romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling

escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part

of the Third Reich at the start of WWll.

‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION. FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES TO BE ONE

OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’ DAILY ECHO

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

Suggested by ’The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp.

Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com.

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★★★★★ ‘A REAL JOY’

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The Snow MaidenBased on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape

of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as

she dances into the human world.

GiselleThe most poignant of all classical ballets is filled with dramatic

passion in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery

and forgiveness from beyond the grave.

Sleeping BeautyEvery child’s favourite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and

innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.

Swan LakeThe greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by

Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the

impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake

where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of

tragic romance has it all.

The NutcrackerThis most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night

falls on Christmas Eve. When midnight strikes we are swept away

to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems.

RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS

‘THE SCENERY TURNED THE STAGE INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND’ SOUTH WALES ARGUS ON THE NUTCRACKER

‘THE PRODUCTION IS A TRIUMPH’PLYMOUTH HERALD ON SWAN LAKE

The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia

TUE 10 - SAT 14 FEB Coppélia Tue eve 7.30pm

Nutcracker Wed eve 7.30pm

Swan Lake Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm

& Sat mat 2.30pm

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THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME

‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’MAIL ON SUNDAY

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the

captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth,

grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet

again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi

award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production

surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of

only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been

affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’,

as inevitably it ‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’ (THE DAILY MAIL).

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe

and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.


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BEST MUSICAL ALL AWARDS

THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL


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‘A BIG, BOUNCY BOUFFANT OF A MUSICAL’

LEICESTER MERCURY

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is touring the UK

with a brand new production that is guaranteed to have you

dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair

and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and

dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local

star and soon she is using her new found fame to fight for equality,

bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Don’t miss this all star cast in an irresistible feel good show that

will have you smiling for days, let your hair down and book now!

‘FULL OF JOY’MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW

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THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMER


‘HE REMAINS A VERY GREAT STAR’DAILY EXPRESS

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It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller disappeared as he

flew to Paris to entertain the troops during WWII. Did he crash?

Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to

the stage for the first time in a new musical spectacular, is the life,

fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader.

Music legend Tommy Steele, Britain’s first rock ‘n’ roll icon who

became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage

as only a very great star can in this extraordinary tale, featuring

a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus a full supporting company of

sensational performers and dazzling choreography. Tommy’s

legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movies

and award-winning stage musicals such as Half a Sixpence,

Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium,

where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque

celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most

successful ever star.

BRITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL!FEATURING A SPECTACULAR

16 PIECE ORCHESTRA PLUS SENSATIONAL PERFORMERS & DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY

PLAYING THE BIG BAND ERA HITS

IN THE MOODTHE VERY THOUGHT OF YOUMOONLIGHT SERENADETUXEDO JUNCTIONCHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOOAND MANY, MANY MORE

DIRECTED BY BOB TOMSON ANDBILL KENWRIGHTCHOREOGRAPHED BY OLIVIER AWARD WINNERBILL DEAMER

THE LONDON PALLADIUM’S ALL-TIME RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMER

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OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL

BIZET CARMENWith an impressive horse show - this dazzling production features

Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song.

The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville

and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

Features a local rescue donkey.

‘IMPASSIONED AND SULTRY’ THE OBSERVER

PUCCINI TOSCASet against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, featuring a boys’ choir

with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight

with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

‘TOSCA LIVED UP TO ALL MY HOPES AND EXPECTATIONS’ IRISH EXAMINER

JOHANN STRAUSS DIE FLEDERMAUSEllen Kent’s Die Fledermaus returns after its world premiere

in 2006. This unique version includes a mystery celebrity guest.

Die Fledermaus will be sung in English with a translation by

Ellen Kent - do not miss!

‘A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINING EVENING AS LIGHT AS ANY CHAMPAGNE BUBBLE’ THE STAGE

Carmen Sung in French with English surtitles, Tosca Sung in Italian with English surtitles,Die Fledermaus Sung in English with English surtitles.

HISTORY WITH THE NASTY BITS LEFT IN!

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is

dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories Live

On Stage. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world

premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage

and hover at your fingertips!

GROOVY GREEKS From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about

growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians!

Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very

first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and

be zapped by Zeus!

INCREDIBLE INVADERS

The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain.

Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall.

See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton

Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the

audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns!

WED 23 - SAT 26 MAR Groovy Greeks Wed 2pm, Thu 7pm, Fri 2pm, Sat 10.30am Incredible Invaders Wed 7pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

CONCESSIONS £2 off

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SEASON HIGHLIGHTSTHE BODYGUARD Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices

Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices

Groups 40+ £7 off top 3 prices, plus 2 free tickets Mon - Thu performances. Subject to availability

SHREK THE MUSICAL Groups 10+ £5 off top 2 prices


Groups 50+ £7 off top 2 prices Tue - Thu & Sun 5pm performances. Subject to availability

MACK & MABEL Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices


Groups 50+ £8 off top 3 prices Mon - Thu performances. Subject to availability

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Groups 6+ £5 off top 3 prices

Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices, plus 1 free ticket

Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices, plus 3 free tickets Mon - Fri performances. Excludes performances from 24 Dec

Subject to availability

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Groups 10+ £5 off top 3 prices

Groups 20+ £6 off top 3 prices, plus 1 in 10 free

Groups 50+ £7 off top 3 prices, plus 1 in 10 free Tue - Thu performances

BLOOD BROTHERS Groups 10+ £7 off top 2 prices Excludes Fri & Sat eves

HAIRSPRAY Groups 10+ £7.50 off Mon - Thu

Groups 10+ Midweek Matinee Tickets for £25

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Groups 10+ £7.50 off top 2 prices Mon - Thu

Groups 10+ £7.50 off top price Fri 5.30pm

AMAZING SAVINGS FOR GROUPS OF 10+Did you know, when booking 10 or more tickets

you can receive the following benefits:

HUGE SAVINGS ON MOST SHOWS

NO BOOKING FEES

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EASILY ADJUSTABLE RESERVATIONS

NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED

REGULAR UPDATES AND PRIORITY NOTIFICATIONS

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Shows marked with G throughout the brochure

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IT’S TIME TO RE-START THE PARTY!

SHOW IN TOWN

HHHHH STILL THE SEXIEST &

FUNNIESTEVENING STANDARD

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE

Following a record-breaking worldwide tour

Richard O’Brien’s classic is ready to thrill you once again

with its frothy fun and naughty moments!

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet

Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting

Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop

party! This is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those

stilettos and get ready for the biggest bash in town!

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

DON’T DREAM IT BE IT!

THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL

IT’S TIME TO RE-START THE PARTY!

DIANA VICKERS

(Little Voice, X Factor) AS JANET

BEN FREEMAN (Wicked, Emmerdale) AS BRAD

AND

PAUL CATTERMOLE

(S Club 7) AS EDDIE/DR SCOTT

SHOW IN TOWN

HHHHH STILL THE SEXIEST &

FUNNIESTEVENING STANDARD

MON 28 MAR - SAT 2 APR Mon - Thu eves 8pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm

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★★★★★ SUNDAY EXPRESS ON MIDNIGHT TANGO

★★★★ ‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’THE INDEPENDENT ON MIDNIGHT TANGO

THE NATION’S STRICTLY COME DANCING STARS IN THEIR ULTIMATE FAREWELL SHOW

Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and

Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia

Cacace have created their most moving production yet as

they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour.

Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become

Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders,

create and star in their own West End productions - but now

it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango

Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new,

live performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do

what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and

explosive experience - it’s time for The Last Tango.

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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Direct from the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End, this

highly-acclaimed and ‘EXHILARATING’ (THE GUARDIAN)

production hailed as ‘THE GREATEST GOLDEN-AGE MUSICAL OF THEM ALL’ (TIMES) heads to Edinburgh.

The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub

singers will leave you ‘WALKING ON AIR’ (DAILY TELEGRAPH)

with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest

show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a Lady, Sit Down You’re

Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. With dazzling choreography

by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and Andrew

Wright (Singin’ In the Rain and Barnum), and direction from New

York’s Gordon Greenberg, whose ‘PRODUCTION LEAVES THE WHOLE AUDIENCE PURRING WITH PLEASURE’ (TIMES)

Don’t leave it to lady luck! Guys and Dolls plays at the Edinburgh

Playhouse from Tuesday 12 April for 7 performances only.

So don’t lose out. Book now!

TUE 12 - SAT 16 APR Tue - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £29.50 on Tue 12 Apr if booked and paid for by Sun 1 Nov

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MON 18 - SAT 23 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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The International hit show that celebrates the music of

The Beatles is coming to Edinburgh!

Seen by over 1-million people worldwide, Let It Be has established

itself as one of the West End’s most popular shows and continues to

delight audiences across the globe, having recently performed

to audiences in Germany, Japan, Moscow and France.

Let It Be showcases the music of the world’s most successful

rock ‘n’ roll band, in a spectacular concert charting the band’s

meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s

Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their

later studio masterpieces.

The show is packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits

including: Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well

as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and,

of course, Let It Be.

Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love,

and a little help from your friends!

The music defined a generation, captured the hearts and

ideals of millions, and now you can relive it as Let It Be

comes to Edinburgh.

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CELEBRATE COMMUNITY DANCE

Go Dance 16 is in development at the Edinburgh Playhouse

and aims to celebrate excellence in Community Dance.

Designed to showcase a range of styles and talent from

amateur and professional backgrounds, everybody should

feel inspired to perform on the famous Playhouse stage.

BE PART OF GO DANCE 16!If your dance, community, social or school group

are interested in participating in this festival

please contact Sarah Jane Dooley by email

[email protected]

or 0131 524 3311 for more information.

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DATES Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

OFFERS OFFERS See pXX

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BOOKED FOR A MATINEE?

Presenting Afternoon Tea in

The Boards - the icing on the cake

to any matinee visit! Not to be missed

by couples, families, ladies who lunch

or the discerning gentleman.

Afternoon Tea includes a selection

of delicate sandwiches, teacup of crisps,

freshly baked scones with clotted cream

and jam, speciality tea or coffee and a

delightful smattering of cakes.

£15 per person

Groups rate (10+) £10 per person

ATG Theatre Card Members

£10 per person

SPARKLING AFTERNOON TEA

SPECIAL OFFER INCLUDES A GLASS OF PINK FIZZ FOR £20!

WELCOME TO

DINE AT THE HEART OF SCOTLAND’S BROADWAYOPEN TWO HOURS PRIOR TO CURTAIN UP TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS

RELAX IN THE PLUSH SURROUNDINGS OF OUR COSY PIANO BAR OR ENJOY PRE-SHOW DINNER IN OUR RESTAURANT SAFE IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT YOU’RE ONLY SECONDS AWAY FROM EXPERIENCING REAL THEATRE MAGIC. FULL MENU AND BAR SNACKS AVAILABLE

Make a reservation in the restaurant or

book a pre-show sofa for drinks by calling

0131 524 3301 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm) or

visit atgtickets.com and search The Boards.

The Boards is located on the balcony level of the theatre,

25 steps above street level. If you have any access requirements

please call 0131 524 3301 prior to your visit.

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WELCOME TO

SET MENU Two Course Set Menu £13.50

Three Course Set Menu £16.50

OVERTUREBaby Beetroot, Goats Cheese

and Spinach Leaf Salad (v)

Coconut Breaded King Prawns

Highland Vegetable Soup

SHOWTIMEMexican Style Chicken

Chef Recommends:

Broadway Cheeseburger

by Crombie’s of Edinburgh

Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini (v)

ENCORERed Velvet Chocolate

Fudge Cake with Raspberry Coulis

Manhattan Cheesecake

Photograph by Stephen CarterSample Menu

RAISE THE CURTAIN ON OUR BACKSTAGE

TOURS LED BY THE REAL CHARACTERS

OF OUR STUNNING THEATRE INCLUDING

AN ADVENTURE INTO ALL THE NOOKS

AND CRANNIES PLUS A SMATTERING

OF HISTORY, COMEDY, GOSSIP

AND GHOST STORIES!

*Transaction fee applies. Tour routes are subject to change and availability.

Tours involve a number of stairs. If you have any access requirements

please call 0131 524 3301 before booking.

Unique opportunity to adventure behind the scenes

featuring all the sights, sounds and smells of a

working theatre.

Learn about the fantastic team of people who lurk

behind the stage door and understand more about

the little thing called show business.

Perfect for all ages. Resource packs available for

school trips!

Be prepared for some exercise – the route

contains a lot of steps around the labyrinth

of back corridors.

Reward yourself with post-tour lunch in The Boards

Restaurant (2 course buffet style with a choice of

hot/cold dishes).

Tours begin at 10.30am and last approx.

90 minutes. Full list of dates available on the

website. For bespoke dates/tours please call

Sarah Jane Dooley, Development Manager

directly on 0131 524 3311 or email

[email protected]

PRICES from £12.50

**BEST VALUE** £17.50

Theatre Tour & 2 Course Lunch included!

ATG Card holders and concessions available

TO BOOK Call 0844 871 3014,

www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh or

in person at the Box Office.

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STARRING

ELAINE C SMITH‘A CRACKING NEW PRODUCTION’ (NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE)

of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, comes to Edinburgh

for 1 week only, starring acclaimed actress, comedienne and panto

star; Elaine C Smith (Rab C Nesbitt, Burdz Eye View) as the

tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave

young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss

Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck

changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of

famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has

other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search.

With its award-winning book and score, this stunning musical

‘PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS’ (NORTHERN ECHO) and includes

the unforgettable songs Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need

Anything But You and Tomorrow. ‘A SHOW NO ONE SHOULD MISS’ (DAILY POST).

YOU CAN BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT YOU’LL LOVE IT!

MON 16 - SAT 21 MAY Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

FAMILY TICKET£5 off per ticket, Mon - Thu (A & B, up to 4 people)

SENIOR SPECIAL £25 Wed mat (A - C)

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Yvonne Morley, former Head of

Voice at LAMDA and vocal coach

for critically acclaimed National

Theatre productions of The

Curious Incident of The Dog In The

Night Time and War Horse, this

workshop is suitable for anyone

wanting to hone their voice and

text work with a particular focus

on auditioning for drama school

and/or professional actor training.

TAP YOUR TROUBLES AWAY WORKSHOP SAT 14 NOV 10am - 1pm

£12 per person

Join a member of the Mack &

Mabel company for this exclusive

tap workshop focusing on the

famous Tap Your Troubles Away

number from Jerry Herman’s

Tony-winning musical. Suitable for

anyone with a general level of tap

dance ability. Why not complete

your day by adding a ticket to the

matinee performance and

pre-show lunch in The Boards?

In partnership with DanceBase

For more information or to book a

place on either workshop please

contact: edinburghcreative@

theambassadors.com

With over 3000 seats,

Edinburgh Playhouse is the

largest seated theatre in the

UK and yet we remain rooted

in the heart of our vibrant

community. We celebrated our

85th birthday by launching

our Creative Learning

programme in October, when

20 participants attended our

hugely successful musical

theatre workshop hosted

by West End leading man

Oliver Tompsett.

EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE COMMUNITY CHOIR

Goals: • Improved confidence

• Improved self esteem

• A sense of achievement

• Increased creativity

• Improved musicality and

vocal technique

AUTUMN TERM DATES

Fri 17 Jul - Fri 18 Sep, 1 - 2.30pm

WINTER TERM DATES

Fri 16 Oct – Fri 18 Dec, 1 - 2.30pm

Established in January 2015, the

Edinburgh Playhouse Community

Choir has grown from strength to

strength with a core of over 50

members and lots of weekly drop

ins! Rehearsing most Fridays in

The Boards (located above the

CREATIVE LEARNING AT EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE

main foyer of the Playhouse) and

led by our experienced Choir

Director, Gary Cameron, our

ladies and gents stretch their

vocal chords, delight in making

new friends and embrace new

music along the way.

The focus is always on fun so

there’s no need to audition and

you don’t need to be able to read

music. Over the past 6 months

we’ve covered Disney classics,

Simon & Garfunkel, musical

favourites, rock anthems and

Scottish ballads. For the winter

term we will be offering the

chance to sing as part of an

exclusive Christmas event in the

city centre. Plus there’s free tea

and coffee included in every

session! Whether you simply want

a relaxing lunch break from the

office or the incentive to try

something new, we want to hear

from you. Contact our

Development Manager,

sarahjanedooley@

theambassadors.com for

information on how to register,

fees and assisted places. Early

Registration Discounts apply and

weekly drop-ins are very welcome.

VOICE & TEXT WORKSHOP WITH YVONNE MORLEY FRI 23 OCT 10am - 1pm

£15 per person, The Boards

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Yvonne Morley

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events with an * carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

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BILL BAILEYMON 30 NOV 7.30pm

TICKETS FROM £26 £28.90 online/phone*

The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and

how they really are is the subject of Bill’s new show

Limboland. With his trademark intelligence and sharp

wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway

place. From his countless global travels, he recounts

the hilarious saga of a disastrous family trip to

Norway to see the Northern Lights. He rails against

a world that doesn’t match up to our expectations

and contemplates the true nature of happiness.

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWNWED 2 DEC 7.30pm

ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off top price C G

TICKETS FROM £25.50 £28.40 online/phone*

Britain’s biggest Motown spectacular returns with

an all-new, all-star show. Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and more. Five-star performances revive over 36 back-to-back massive hits with all the dazzling dance moves and glittering costume changes of the original artistes. www.easytheatres.com

GLITZ, BLITZ & 70s HITZ STARRING SWEETTUE 1 DEC 7.30pm

TICKETS FROM £28 £30.90 online/phone*

Legendary British Rock Band Sweet announce

their last ever UK Tour! Three of the greatest, most

exuberant, live bands of the seventies team up

for Glitz, Blitz & 70s Hitz! Sweet the rock music

phenomena known for their hit Blockbuster join forces

with Mud 2 and very special guests The Rubettes

(featuring Alan Williams) are best known for their

hit Sugar Baby Love for a night of glam rock magic.

BEYOND THE BARRICADETHU 3 DEC 7.30pm

TICKETS ONLY £20.50 £22.40 online/phone* C

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences

for more than a decade, with its exciting concert

portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre,

all performed totally live! Recreating original

West End/Broadway musical hit songs with

amazing authenticity.

SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS!THU 10 DEC 7.30pm TICKETS FROM £16 £17.90 online/phone* C G

Join the talented cast and band at the best yuletide party in

town, full of cheer, glitter, magic and sparkle! Fun for all the family,

So This Is Christmas! features two hours of seasonal classics that

will make the most dedicated Scrooge Wish It Could be Christmas

Every Day and end up Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree!

VAMPIRES ROCK GHOST TRAINSUN 17 JAN 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off

TICKETS FROM £26.75 £29.65 online/phone* C G

After 12 years and over a million tickets sold, Steve Steinman returns

as Barron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock saga, The Ghost

Train. Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers

and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest

ever classic rock anthems.

PHIL McINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS PROUDLY PRESENTS

25 YEARS OF REEVES AND MORTIMER SUN 31 JAN 7.30pm

TICKETS FROM £30.75 £33.65 online/phone*

25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer: The Poignant Moments will be

a celebration of the first 25 years of their professional collaboration

from Vic Reeves Big Night Out (Channel 4 1990) through Smell of

Reeves & Mortimer (BBC Two 1993/4), Bang, Bang It’s Reeves &

Mortimer (BBC Two 1999) and Shooting Stars (BBC Two 1999-2011).

BBC Two are currently transmitting the second series of their

sitcom House Of Fools.

As always with Vic and Bob there will be some up-lifting moments,

some musical moments, maybe some magic, several dancing

styles, some show of physical strength but always some

poignant moments.

HALFWAY TO PARADISE THE BILLY FURY STORYMON 7 MAR 7.30pm

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £1 off if booked and paid for by Thu 31 Dec

TICKETS ONLY £23.25 £26.15 online/phone* C G

Now in its 18th year and still furiously rockin’, his own band, Fury’s

Tornados, re-live Billy Fury’s timeless hits. Featuring the stunning Colin

Gold as Billy Fury the show is set to a giant nostalgic moving backdrop

of this wonderful era & includes personal movie footage of Billy.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERSSAT 14 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone* C G

The Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new action-packed

show! Featuring the very best Blues, Motown, Soul & Comedy from both

Blues Brothers movies including classics from James Brown, Ray Charles,

Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and more!

THE 80s INVASION TOUR 2016SUN 20 MAR 7.30pm


The 80’s Invasion Tour features Big Country, Midge Ure, Nick Heyward

& Curiosity Killed The Cat. With record sales of over 20 million, 200 gold,

platinum and silver discs and numerous awards between them they will

perform some of their biggest hits including Vienna, Wonderland, Take

That Situation and Name And Number.

THE ILLEGAL EAGLESTHU 12 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off

TICKETS FROM £23 £25.90 online/phone* C G

The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds

everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of

Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim. Featuring

classics - Hotel California, Take It Easy, Take it to the Limit, Lyin’ Eyes

and many more!

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events with an * carry a 1% per ticket booking charge when booking by credit or debit card in person.

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END AND BROADWAY HIT

TELL ME ON A SUNDAYMON 9 MAY 7.30pm ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off


Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger

steps into this iconic musical, with a wonderful original score, featuring

the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face and title track Tell Me

on a Sunday.

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VENUE ACCESS INFORMATION

We will always endeavour to meet individual needs. Our Venue Access Team are available Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm. For more information, details about applicable access rates or to book please call the Venue Access Team on 0131 524 3301 or email [email protected]

• Level access to the theatre is through the Main Entrance to Circle Level. Accessible toilet and bar located on Circle Level. The Stalls are located 40 steps from street level, the Balcony is located 25 steps up from street level. Please note that the Edinburgh Playhouse does not have a lift. The Circle Level is our easy access point and we would recommend booking in the Circle for any of our patrons with limited mobility.

• Up to 8 wheelchair spaces per

performance located in Row M

of the Circle. Call 0131 524 3301

for availability and to book.

• Sennheiser Infrared System

for the hearing impaired. To

obtain a headset please ask a

member of the Front of House

team on arrival.

• Guide Dogs welcome.

Please advise the theatre

when booking.

• Audio Brochures & Large Print

Brochures are available upon

request by calling 0131 524 3301.

Calls via Typetalk are

welcome, please dial

18001 0131 524 3301

www.atgtickets.com/access

ENHANCED PERFORMANCESThe Edinburgh Playhouse

regularly schedules sign

interpreted, audio described

and captioned performances

for certain shows.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS THU 17 SEP 7.30PM

THE BODYGUARD TUE 6 OCT 7.30PM

SHREK THE MUSICAL THU 29 OCT 7PM

MACK & MABEL TUE 17 NOV 7.30PM

SIGNED PERFORMANCES

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS FRI 18 SEP 7.30PM

THE BODYGUARD THU 8 OCT 7.30PM (Auditorium left)

SHREK THE MUSICAL THU 5 NOV 7PM (Auditorium left)

AUDIO DESCRIBED

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS SAT 19 SEP 7.30PM

THE BODYGUARD WED 7 OCT 7.30PM

SHREK THE MUSICAL WED 4 NOV 7PM

MACK & MABEL WED 18 NOV 7.30PM

To join our database for

upcoming enhanced

performances, please

call 0131 524 3301 or email

[email protected]. If you

require a headset for an audio

described performance please

advise our team when booking.

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WHERE WE AREThe Edinburgh Playhouse,

18 - 22 Greenside Place,

Edinburgh, EH1 3AA

ADMISSIONLatecomers may not be admitted

to the show until a suitable break

in the performance and, in some

instances, not until the interval.

The management reserves the

right to refuse admission or

remove disruptive customers

from the auditorium.

PARKINGWe have an exclusive offer for our

patrons at Q-Park Omni. Park for

5 hours for £7 when pre-booking

through atgtickets.com/

edinburgh and clicking the link to

‘Pre Theatre Dining and Parking’.

MAILING LISTIf you would like to be added

to our free mailing list to receive

details of forthcoming attractions,

send your name and address to:

The Edinburgh Playhouse,

18 - 22 Greenside Place,

Edinburgh, EH1 3AA.

Details can be emailed to

catherinegillespie@

theambassadors.com

RESTORATION FUNDUp to £1.50 of the ticket price

on most shows goes to The

Edinburgh Playhouse Restoration

Fund. This has recently funded

1,500 new seats throughout

the stalls to improve legroom

and comfort, upgrades to

existing toilet facilities and

refurbishment of Albert’s Bar

and the Director’s Box.

LOST PROPERTYShould you leave any items of

personal property in the theatre,

please call 0131 524 3333

Mon - Fri, 12noon - 5pm.

ONLINEwww.atgtickets.com/edinburgh Booking fees apply

BY PHONETelephone bookings 0844 871 3014 Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm; Sun 10am - 8pm. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone

company’s access charge. Booking fees apply.

IN PERSONBox Office, The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA

Visit the theatre’s Box Office. Open Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 6pm (8pm on performance days) NB: A 1% charge applies to certain events

when paying by credit/debit card.

(Booking fees may apply)

BY POSTPlease make cheques payable to ATG London, enclose SAE and send to the above address.

An additional surcharge may apply for certain events.

CONCESSIONS (subject to availability)

Shows with these symbols have the following concessions available:

C Seniors / Children / Students /

Registered Unemployed

G Groups of 10 or more

E Schools

F Family

Concessions may be restricted to certain price levels and performances and can be withdrawn by management without notice. Only one concession can be applied at any one time and proof of status is required.

EXCHANGE POLICYTickets are non refundable. However, at certain performances, tickets may be exchanged for a £2 charge for this service. Contact the Box Office for details.

PHOTOGRAPHYPhotography and the recording of events are strictly forbidden at all times.

BABES IN ARMS POLICYChildren under 5 will not be admitted to the venue except for family shows. Children (ages 18 months - 15 years inclusive) shall require their own ticket which shall be at full ticket price if no child concessions are available at the

time of booking. Babes in arms (children under 18 months) shall be admitted free of charge to those events they may attend (children’s shows and pantomimes only). To find out more about all our facilities for parents with children, or if you have a special request, please call 0131 524 3333.

GENERAL ENQUIRIESPlease call 0131 524 3333 between 12pm & 5pm, Mon - Fri.Prices are correct at the time of going to press,

however we reserve the right to change or

vary prices at any time, all discounts are

limited and subject to availability.

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP LTDCo-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the world’s leading live theatre company with over 40 venues in Britain, the USA and Australia. ATG is also one of the most prolific and internationally respected theatre producers with co-productions in Britain, New York, across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. ATG is the market leader in theatre ticketing services through ATG Tickets, LOVETheatre and Group Line. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios 1 and 2. In New York, ATG owns The Lyric Theatre, the largest theatre on Broadway. ATG is leaseholder of, and manages, the Theatre Royal, Sydney’s oldest theatre and one of the city’s premier venues. ATG’s UK regional theatres include The Ambassadors Woking, encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award winning Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre and Convention Centre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio and Grand Opera House, York. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Ruling Class, Oresteia, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, East is East, Richard III, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Jersey Boys, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Inala, Love Me Tender, Macbeth, The Hothouse, Passion Play, Posh, Jumpy and Constellations (Royal Court at the Duke of York’s), Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Rocky Horror Show, Goodnight Mister Tom, The Mystery of Charles Dickens, South Pacific and Paulo Szot, All New People, Ghost the Musical, Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!, Being Shakespeare, The Misanthrope, West Side Story, Elling and Guys and Dolls.

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No fees* - no extras to pay on most productions

Exchanging your tickets - it’s free*

Make your visit a night to remember - with 10% off at our bars and free cloakroom

38 theatres UK wide - use your Card at any Ambassador Theatre Group theatre

If you love theatre and live

entertainment as much as we

do, you’ll love ATG Theatre Card.

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JOIN TODAYGo to www.atgtickets.com/theatrecard

Call 0844 871 7633

(Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.)

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£10 OFFTUE 15 DEC

HALF PRICEMON 14 MAR

*ATG Theatre Card benefits are subject to availability, please check with the venue or call 0844 871 7633. Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Members can purchase up to 4 tickets at the Theatre Card price per performance and up to 4 drinks at UK venues in the Ambassador Theatre Group. Offers are subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or offers. Additional booking fees may apply on selected music, comedy and named act events and on tickets to events at non ATG and ATG international venues. ATG reserve the right to withdraw benefits or related offers and without notice. ATG Theatre Card current price is valid until 30/09/2015. For full Terms and Conditions please visit atgtickets.com

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