Regent Theatre Brochure (Autumn 2009)

AUTUMN 2009

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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP

The Regent Theatre is operated by

the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG),

currently the largest theatre group

in the West End and separately, the

second largest in the UK regions, with

a total of 23 venues. ATG currently

owns and operates 10 high profile West

End Theatres: the Comedy, Donmar

Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune,

Phoenix, Playhouse, Piccadilly, Savoy

and Trafalgar Studios. ATG’s regional

theatres include The Ambassadors,

Woking; Theatre Royal Brighton; Victoria

Hall and Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-

Trent; Milton Keynes Theatre; Churchill

Theatre, Bromley; Richmond Theatre;

King’s and Theatre Royal in Glasgow

and New Wimbledon Theatre. Current

and recent ATG successes in London

include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset

Boulevard, Elling, Guys and Dolls

and West Side Story.

WELCOME TO OURAUTUMN SEASON

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The Regent’s

10th Birthday is

the right moment

to thank our audiences

for their tremendous

support and to acknowledge

the continuing investment

made by Stoke-on-Trent City

Council. But without the

commitment and hard work

by my staff none of this

would be possible and it

is a privilege to lead them.

All of us look forward to

welcoming you to our

new season.

Richard Wingate

Chief Executive

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LazyTown Live -

The Pirate Adventure

29 Jul - 2 Aug 5

The Tweenies 11 & 12 Aug 5

Magic of the Dance

1 & 2 Sep 6

10th Birthday

Open Day and Exhibition

5 - 30 Sep 7

Stoke’s Top Talent

7- 12 Sep 8

Beauty & the Beast

15 - 19 Sep 9

Stepping Out 22 - 26 Sep 10

The Rocky Horror Show

28 Sep - 3 Oct 11

Dancing in the Streets

6 - 10 Oct 13

Dreamboats & Petticoats

12 - 17 Oct 14

Rent 20 - 24 Oct 15

Dinnerladies 26 - 31 Oct 16

The Producers 3 - 7 Nov 17

One Night Shows 18

Glyndebourne on Tour

10 - 14 Nov 19

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

17 Nov - 5 Dec 21

Dick Whittington

10 Dec - 10 Jan 23

Forthcoming Shows 25

The Potteries Museum

& Art Gallery 27

Creative Learning 28

Booking Information 29

Victoria Hall Highlights 31

Corporate Membership 31

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THE IRISH DANCE SENSATION

They tap on tables, jump over boxes, and stomp the ground

until their shoes catch fire. Magic of the Dance is a fast paced,

energetic show where sparks really do fly in this spectacular

dance celebrating the history of Ireland in one exciting

dance production.

2009 celebrates the 10th year of this outstanding Irish dance

show which has now performed to over 1 million people

worldwide. This high-octane show has innovative choreography

by 8 times World Champion John Carey and haunting

narrative by Hollywood idol Christopher Lee.

Enchanting music, breath-taking pyrotechnics and

technologically advanced lighting all combine with the world’s

greatest Irish dancers to make sure Magic of the Dance

is still the hottest ticket in town!

‘The lead proves that he really does have feet of fire as

he does a sequence where real flames top his shoes

while he dances. The audience loved it!’ BBC

‘At a time whendance has neverbeen hotter,this is as hotas it gets!’Evening Post

‘Magic of the Dance will thrill,excite, charm and, ultimately, amaze you’Newcastle Chronicle 2008

Features strobe lighting

Superseats

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BRANDNEW

SHOW

Wed 29 Jul - Sun 2 Aug

Wed & Thu 5pm

Fri 1.30pm & 5pm

Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm

Sun 11am & 2pm

Family Ticket

£65 (4 people, max. 3 adults.

Excludes superseats)

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Hot on the heels of the phenomenally

successful first ever LazyTown Live! comes

a brand new show, featuring a fantastic

UK cast, that’s guaranteed to make super-

heroes of you all. Get ready for star-jumps,

power-moves, laugh-out-loud fun, sing-

along songs and dancing in the aisles

when LazyTown Live! -The Pirate

Adventure sails into town.

So shout ‘Ahoy there!’ to Stephanie and

Sportacus, and even Robbie Rotten who,

given half the chance, would have

Sportacus walking the plank so laziness

could rule in LazyTown.

See www.lazytownlive.co.uk for details of the UK Live Tour cast.

LazyTown © & TM 2008 LazyTown Entertainment.

BBC logo TM &

© 1996. Tweenies

characters & logo

TM & © 1998-2001.

Licensed by

BBC Worldwide.

BBC Worldwide

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Tue 11 & Wed 12 Aug

11am & 2pm

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Ten years after bursting onto the scene, the

Tweenies are back with their chart-busting

new show Top of the Tots packed with

tot-tastic tunes including No. 1, Do The

Lollipop, Do It Like Me, Gonna Build

A House and Everybody Do This!

Their live performances have wowed over

a million Tweenie boppers worldwide and,

with a platinum selling single under their

belts, get ready for the fab four to entertain

you once again in their spectacular

new theatre show.

Get set to reach for the stars, sing along,

dance in the aisles and find out why the

Tweenies are still the ultimate Number One!

FAMILY FUN AT THE REGENT THEATRE

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Free Family Fun Day

Sat 5 Sep 10am - 5pm

Free 10th Birthday Exhibition

Sat 5 - Wed 30 Sep

During opening hours

It’s 10 years since The Regent Theatre was opened by Her

Majesty the Queen and welcomed its first audience. To mark this

very special occasion we are inviting you to a free Family Fun Day.

On Saturday 5 September discover what goes on behind the

scenes of The Regent Theatre - play with props, act out scenes,

meet a host of characters and uncover backstage secrets!

The Fun Day will also see the launch of our 10th Birthday

Exhibition. Visit Level 2 to relive your favourite memories from

the past ten years and discover which stars have performed

on the famous Regent stage. The theatre has already brought

many of the biggest theatre shows to Stoke-on-Trent including

Cats, Evita, Guys and Dolls, Calendar Girls, Jesus Christ

Superstar, Grease, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor

Dreamcoat, Starlight Express, and West Side Story,

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Heats Mon 7- Fri 11 Sep

Grand Final Sat 12 Sep 7.30pm

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Applications are now in for the region’s biggest open talent

search, Stoke’s Top Talent. Now we need you to cheer on the

contestants, cast your vote and help us choose a winner!

More than 250 local people will battle it out for the chance

to win a cash prize and a paid, professional contract to appear

in The Regent Theatre’s pantomime, Dick Whittington. Once

initial auditions are complete the 50 most talented contestants

will take part in live-heats at The Regent Theatre, culminating

in Saturday’s Grand Final!

Last year’s show was a phenomenon - with national TV and

radio coverage, hundreds of talented contestants and all the

thrills, excitement and emotions you’d expect from a live talent

show. This year’s will be bigger and better than ever before

with more acts, more celebrity judges and more excitement and

suspense. If you’ve enjoyed the various TV talent shows over

the past few months, come and see the real thing live on stage!

Hosted by panto star Jonathan Wilkes, supported by The

Sentinel and featuring a panel of judges from the showbiz

world, Stoke’s Top Talent is not to be missed! Book now!

‘A truly unforgettable occasion’The Sentinel

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THE REGION’S BIGGEST TALENT SHOWIS BACK FOR 2009!

Stoke’s Top Talent is not affiliated to Britain’s Got Talent or the Got Talent brand in any way.

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THE AWARD-WINNING COMEDYBY RICHARD HARRIS

In a dusty church hall, ex-professional dancer Mavis Turner

holds her weekly tap class. Every Thursday, in stumbles her

well-intentioned but not overly talented troupe – the awkward

but hugely enthusiastic Lynne, snooty Vera, streetwise Maxine

and the rest of the group – all brought together to dance as

if no one is watching, and hopefully no-one ever will!

That’s until they’re invited to perform at a charity gala. As

disbelief is replaced by sheer terror, can this bunch of amateurs

pull together and put on the performance of a lifetime?

Starring Brian Capron, known to millions for his award-winning

portrayal of the sinister Richard Hillman in Coronation Street;

Jessie Wallace, who won the nation’s hearts as the vivacious

Kat Slater in EastEnders, and Olivier Award-nominated

West End star Rosemary Ashe, this hilariously funny and

heart-warming play proves that in dancing as in life,

it’s always better to follow your own tune.

Starring

Brian CapronJessie WallaceRosemary Ashe

‘Comedyof theyear’ Evening Standard

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‘With lavish sets,glittering costumesand a spectaculartransformation, thisis top drawer familyentertainment’Evening Telegraph

‘Whether you are fiveor eighty five youwill be enchantedby this show’The Argus

One of the most popular and enchantingly romantic stories

ever told comes to life in Disney’s multi-award winning

musical Beauty and the Beast.

Already seen by over 25 million people, one of the biggest

musicals of all time brings to life the beloved ‘tale as old

as time’ with a burst of theatrical magic.

Nominated for nine Tony awards including Best Musical, this

eye-popping show has been wowing audiences worldwide

with record-breaking runs in New York, Los Angeles,

Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo and London’s West End.

And now the magic of this spectacularly staged smash hit

West End musical is returning to The Regent Theatre

following previous sell-out runs.

Be our guest and bring someone you love to experience

the enchantment of an unforgettable performance

of Disney’s classic musical!

Music by

Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard

Ashman & Tim Rice

Book by Linda

Woolverton

Peter Frosdick & Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd

proudly present their production of

THE MAGICAL MUSICAL MASTERPIECERETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND

THE MAGICAL MUSICAL MASTERPIECERETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND

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‘Still the sexiestand funniest show in town’ Evening Standard

‘As delightfullynaughty as ever’Daily Telegraph

Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an

adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ’n’

Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a

night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of

Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! 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 The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!

Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments,

this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos

for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it – be it.

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

THE GREATEST ROCK N ROLL MUSICAL IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

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Mon 28 Sep - Sat 3 Oct

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‘So funny, so fast, so sexy’ Daily Mail

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THE HIT WEST END SHOW

‘If there’s onestage show youhave to see,this is it!’Capital Radio

Motown’s Greatest HitsFeaturing the legendary Motown classics: I Heard It Through

The Grapevine, My Girl, Dancing in the Streets, I’ll Be There,

Stop In the Name of Love, Tears of a Clown, Tracks of My Tears

Experience the energy, emotion and electricity of Motown

with Dancing in the Streets; a spectacular celebration of

the music that came from the heart of Detroit!

After wowing audiences for three years in the West End,

Ivor Novello Award-winning director Keith Strachan now

brings this hit show to Stoke-on-Trent.

Made famous by such legendary artists as The Four Tops,

The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Commodores, Lionel Richie,

The Supremes and Smokey Robinson, Motown broke down

barriers around the world whilst producing some of the most

influential and enduring songs of the 20th Century. With a full

supporting company of singers, dancers and an amazing live

band, Dancing in the Streets re-creates the energy, style

and music of all your favourite Motown stars!

THE ULTIMATE BRITISH ROCK’N’ ROLL MUSICAL

The million-selling album is now a West End smash hit musical!

Re-live the greatest time of your life again with this rockin’

rollin’ musical inspired by the smash-hit albums.

In 1961 emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman

and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female

fans - and, more importantly, the gorgeous Sue. But when Bobby

discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love

and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Featuring the hit songs Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him,

Shaking All Over, In Dreams, Bobby’s Girl, Three Steps To Heaven,

Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday

Sweet 16, What A Wonderful World, Let’s Twist Again, Teenager

In Love, At The Hop, The Wanderer and many more hits from

music’s golden era!

‘Timeless music meets a fresh-faced storyline creating a

feel-good nostalgia. The toe-tapping tunes and energetic

ensemble gets you dancing in the aisles’ The Gazette

‘High School Musical meets Grease inthe ultimateRock ‘n’ Rollparty’CBS News

Original cast photos

Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield

in association with Universal Music present

Photos of West End cast

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BEST BRITISH COMEDYLIVE ON STAGE

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Rent, the smash hit Broadway and West End musical

comes to the Regent Theatre for one week only.

Based on Puccini’s opera La Boheme, Rent tells

the unforgettable story of a group of young artists

learning to survive, falling in love, finding their

voices and living for today.

As one of Broadway’s longest running musicals, Rent

went on to win 4 Tony Awards (including Best Musical)

as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

This new production of Rent is being staged by the

creative team behind We Will Rock You, and most

recently Oliver!, at The Regent Theatre.

Please be aware that this show contains strong language.

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BROADWAY’S HIT ROCK MUSICAL

Andrew Dunn and Shobna Gulati star in

Victoria Wood’s

Take one huge hit sitcom from BBC TV. Place on a stage in a

World Premiere national tour starring Andrew Dunn (Tony)

and Shobna Gulati (Anita) from the cast of the TV series.

Blend in Victoria Wood’s writing, undoubtedly some of the

funniest on television, and whip into a play based on the second

TV series, following the reluctant love story of Bren and Tony,

egged on by Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita.

Mix in caretaker Stan’s words of wisdom and coat with regular

appearances by Phillippa from Human Resources and Petula,

Bren’s dreadful mother, and you have a recipe for madness,

mirth and twelve rounds of toast!

‘An excellent ensemble cast, rich dialogueand a real affection for her characters’

Daily Telegraph

‘This is sheer unadulterated bliss that sits a league above and a class apart’

Daily Telegraph

Stage Productions presents an amateur production in association with Josef Weinberger Ltd

on behalf of Music Theatre International New York.

Don’t miss the show that transformed howa generation feels about musicals, changedBroadway forever and inspired a majormotion picture

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE REGENT THEATRE

Mon 31 Aug 8pm

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MichaelMcIntyreMon 31 Aug 8pm

Michael’s brilliantly engaging

delivery and effortless rapport with

the audience have led to him to be

hailed, by audiences and critics alike,

as the best new stand up to emerge

in a decade. He took the comedy

world by storm last year selling

out shows around the UK including

an impressive five nights at

London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Two fantastic concerts in one

fabulous show. The first half features

Magic -A Kind of Queen performing

their acclaimed concert of Queen hits.

The second half will see Magic - A Kind

of ELO perform with their breathtaking

precision the legendary songs of ELO -

The Electric Light Orchestra.

Magic’s outstanding vocal and musical

talents have been enhanced by the

addition of the acclaimed keyboard

player Dave Chapman, who helps

them to perfectly capture the complex

orchestral sounds which is part of

the ELO legend.

A must for all lovers of great music!

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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER THIS BROADWAY SMASH BURSTS ONTO THE REGENT STAGE

This amateur version is brought to you by NSOS

The Producers was a Broadway and West End sensation

winning every major Best New Musical Award including the

Laurence Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics Circle Awards

as well as the most Tony Awards in Broadway history; a

staggering 12 in total. Now NSOS brings their production

of Mel Brooks’ classic musical to The Regent Theatre.

When down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock

and his hapless accountant, Leo Bloom, hatch the ultimate

theatrical scam - to raise more money than they need to

produce a sure-fire Broadway disaster, and then pocket the

left-over cash when the show flops – who do they turn to?

The world’s worst director, of course; Roger DeBris. Their

guaranteed-to-fail fiasco? ‘Springtime for Hitler -The Musical’!

Tue 3 - Sat 7 Nov

Tue - Sat eve 7.30pm

Sat mat 2.30pm

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This show is a triumph,riotously funny,fresh and trulyspectacular.Musicals don’tget better than this

Tue 10 - Sat 14 Nov 7.15pm

Così fan tutte Tue & Fri

Falstaff Wed & Sat

Jenufa Thu

Pre-show talk

Tue, Wed & Thu 6.15 -6.45pm

Circle Bar.

2 Opera Offer Book any two

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JENUFA by JanácekSung in Czech with English supertitles

FALSTAFF by VerdiSung in Italian with English supertitles

COSÌ FAN TUTTE by MozartSung in Italian with English supertitles

Glyndebourne onTour returns to Stoke-on-Trent with

three spectacular productions showcasing some of the

best emerging young talent on the operatic stage.

The company will present Mozart’s much-loved work

Così fan tutte in an elegantly classical production

byNicholas Hytner, Director of the National Theatre.

Alongside this is Janácek’s emotionally epic and beautiful

work, Jenufa and an exciting new production of Verdi’s

final opera, Falstaff, direct from this summer’s

world famous Glyndebourne Festival.

‘Glyndebourne mounts productions thatare musically and dramatically flawless’

The Tour is supported by

G L Y N D E B O U R N Eo n To u r

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‘There has never been abetter show and a bettertime to cheer upyour family’

Production Photos from 2008 UK Tour

‘Chitty Chitty BangBang remains anamazing spectacle,with sets to takethe breath awayand hi-techwizardry thatmakes HarryPotter lookpedestrian’The Sun

The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything,

hits the road in top gear in a brand-new high-flying tour.

With a cast, orchestra and crew of 100 (including ten dogs),

sensational sets and stunning special effects, this action-packed

adventure is the story of the magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jeremy

and Jemima, alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts,

all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the famously

evil Childcatcher.

Bursting with magical songs including Truly Scrumptious, Toot

Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and the Oscar nominated title song,

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the production has been nominated for

three Olivier Awards, won Best Musical in the 2002 Variety Awards,

been nominated for five Tony Awards on Broadway and won the

coveted Manchester Evening New Theatre Award for Best

Family Show in 2006.

This ravishing award-winning show is guaranteed to be the

most exciting theatrical event of the year.

DON’T LET IT TAKE OFF WITHOUT YOU!

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December 2009Thu 10 - - - 7.00 ★★

Fri 11 - 1.30 - 7.00★

Sat 12 10.30 2.00★ - 7.00★

Sun 13 - 1.30★ 5.30★ -

Mon 14 No Performances

Tue 15 10.30S - - 7.00★

Wed 16 10.30S - - 7.00★

Thu 17 - 1.30 - 7.00★

Fri 18 - 1.30 - 7.00★

Sat 19 10.30 2.00★ - 7.00★

Sun 20 - 1.30★ 5.30★ -


Tue 22 - 2.00 - 7.00

Wed 23 - 2.00 - 7.00

Thu 24 - 1.30 5.30 -

Fri 25 No Performances

Sat 26 - 2.00 - 7.00

Sun 27 - 1.30 5.30 -

Mon 28 - 2.00 - 7.00

Tue 29 - 2.00 - 7.00

Wed 30 - 2.00 - 7.00

Thu 31 - 1.30 5.30 -

January 2010Fri 1 No Performances

Sat 2 - 2.00 - 7.00

Sun 3 - 1.30 5.30 -


Tue 5 - 1.30 - 7.00

Wed 6 - 1.30 - 7.00

Thu 7 - 1.30 - 7.00

Fri 8 - 1.30 - 7.00

Sat 9 - 2.00 - 7.00

Sun 10 - 1.30 5.30 -

Signed performance

Fri 11 Dec 1.30pm

Wed 6 Jan 7pm

Audio described performance

Thu 17 Dec 1.30pm

Thu 7 Jan 7pm

Education Extra Workshops

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Supporting theTheatres forTheatresAppeal in aidof Great OrmondStreet Hospitalwww.gosh.org

©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’sCharity. Registered charity no 235825

Join Dick Whittington on his fun-filled quest for fame

and fortune. Will he find streets paved with gold? Will

he win the hand of the lovely Alice? Will he defeat the

dastardly King Rat? Will Tommy the Cat and Sarah

the Cook help him? Come along to The Regent

Theatre’s thrilling pantomime to find out!

Stoke-on-Trent’s favourite panto star Jonathan

Wilkes is back following an astonishing run of four

record-breaking years with Mother Goose, Aladdin,

Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

After his hilarious turn as last year’s evil henchman

Christian Patterson returns as the funniest dame

in panto-land, Sarah the Cook. Joining Jonathan

and Christian will be West End superstar Steven

Serlin as the wicked King Rat and of course,

the winner of Stoke’s Top Talent 09.

The Regent Theatre pantomime has become a

must-see Christmas tradition featuring all of your

favourite pantomime ingredients – sensational

songs, dazzling dance routines, slapstick comedy,

and plenty of audience participation. So book

now for the region’s biggest and best panto.

ADDITIONAL CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Family Tickets (Based on 4 people including

at least 1 child) Price Band A

- £18 per ticket. Price Band B

- £16 per ticket. Maximum of

2 Family Tickets per booking.

Not available on red dates.

Group DiscountsAvailable on all perfs: 20+

£18 per ticket, 40+ £17 per

ticket, 60+ £15 per ticket.

Schools£9.50 per ticket.

1 accompanying adult

free for every 10 children

booked. Available on all

mid-week matinee perfs

(not red dates). S denotes

Schools Only performances.

•OAP Matinee Rate£11.50 per ticket on weekday

matinee performances marked

in this way. Not red dates.

Earlybird Ticket OfferPay for your tickets before Fri 25

Sep and save £1 on each ticket

booked! (Excludes red dates,

Schools, OAP & Family Tickets).

THE PURR-FECT TREATFOR ALLTHE FAMILY

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

CHRISTIANPATTERSON

STEVENSERLIN

0844 871 7649 (bkg fee)


Mon 15 - Sat 20 Feb

Mon - Sat eve 8pm


Ambassador Friends



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Wed 13 & Thu 14 Jan

Sleeping Beauty Wed 7.30pm

Nutcracker Thu 7.30pm

Ambassador Friends

Wed 2 for 1, Thu £5 off


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Russia’s acclaimed ballet company returns

with two great ballet masterpieces.

The Sleeping BeautyEvery child’s favourite fairy tale,

Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of

love and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s

sublime score featuring stunning

choreography, sumptuous costumes

and wonderful sets.

The NutcrackerThe Nutcracker, the most famous of

fantasy ballets, transports you to an

enchanting world where toy dolls come

to life and a Nutcracker is transformed

into a handsome prince.

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Mon 8 - Sat 13 Mar

Mon - Sat eve 7pm


Children’s Offer £7.50 off

price bands A, B & C, Mon - Fri

Ambassador Friends



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From the producers who brought you the

smash-hit production High School Musical

Live on Stage, High School Musical 2 is

coming to Stoke-on-Trent this March.

High School Musical 2 Live on Stage

features all the much-loved characters

and hit songs from the smash-hit movie,

including What Time Is It, You Are the

Music in Me and Fabulous, as well as

some awesome dancing and an

amazing live band.

‘Ascreaming success’ The Times on HSM1

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FORTHCOMING SHOWS

When it premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s

triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned

tradition upside down, taking the dance world by storm.

Now firmly crowned as a modern day classic, this iconic

production is perhaps best-known for replacing the traditional

female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble.

Matthew Bourne blends dance, humour and spectacle with

extravagant, award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston, to

create a provocative and powerful Swan Lake for our times.

Collecting over 30 international theatre awards including

three Tonys, Swan Lake has been acclaimed as a landmark

achievement on the international stage. It has become the

longest running ballet in the West End and on Broadway

and enjoyed four hugely successful tours in the UK

and thrilled audiences all over the world.

Swan Lake is returning to Stoke-on-Trent for one week only!

★★★★★

‘As bold andbeautifulas ever’Daily Telegraph

The Russian State Ballet

& Orchestra of Siberia

THE POTTERIES MUSEUM& ART GALLERY

STOKE-ON-TRENTCITY COUNCIL

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The Cultural Quarter is home to The Potteries Museum

& Art Gallery. The Museum houses one of the greatest

collections of ceramics in the world alongside a varied and

exciting programme of changing exhibitions. Why not combine

your visit to the theatre with a trip to the Museum and make

your experience of Stoke-on-Trent all the more special?

Admission free. For further information please

contact the Museum direct on 01782 232323.

Josiah Wedgwood: The Man in the Making

18 July - 22 November

Marking the 250th anniversary of the opening of Josiah

Wedgwood’s first factory, this exhibition looks at his early

development as a potter. There will be a series of talks

and activities during the show. Call 01782 232323 or

visit our website for further details.

British Ceramics Biennial

The Biennial Awards Exhibition

3 October - 13 December

Forming the centrepiece of the Biennial programme, this

exhibition will promote and celebrate the energy and innovation

of contemporary British ceramics. Twenty-seven short listed

artists and industries selected from across the UK will be

included, with the award-winners announced in late October.

Romantic Proposal

12 December - 18 April 2010

An exhibition exploring the rituals of courtship from the

medieval to the contemporary.

For more information on our exhibitions, events and

activities happening at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery,

Gladstone Pottery Museum, Ford Green Hall and Etruria

Industrial Museum visit www.stoke.gov.uk/museum or

call 01782 232323 for more information.

The Regent Theatre & Victoria HallThe Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall

are owned by Stoke-on-Trent City

Council and operated under

a management contract by the

Ambassador Theatre Group.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council continues

to give fantastic support to The Regent

Theatre and Victoria Hall, both

financially and in many other ways.

The Cultural QuarterThe Cultural Quarter in Stoke-on-Trent

was established as a result of the vision

and courage of the City Council on

behalf of the citizens of Stoke-on-Trent.

Tourist InformationCentre

The Victoria Hall is proud to be the

home of the Stoke-on-Trent Tourist

Information Centre, offering friendly

assistance and advice to visitors

and local residents. T 01782 236000

[email protected]

www.visitstoke.co.uk

The Cultural Quarter Initiative is funded by the National

Lottery through the Arts Council of England, the

European Community through the European Regional

Development Fund and the City of Stoke-on-Trent.

Photos by Clive Jones

CREATIVE LEARNING

To book workshops please call

0844 871 7649. To contact the

Creative Learning Department

please call 01782 213808.

The Regent Theatre is proudly taking part in A Night Less

Ordinary, giving people under 26 free tickets to shows! To book

your tickets just call 0870 060 1488. Please see the website for

full terms and conditions. The initiative is an Arts Council England

scheme in association with Metro. For more information about

the scheme visit www.anightlessordinary.org.uk

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GULLIVER’S TRAVELS -

SING, DANCE AND ACT!

3 - 14 Aug Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm

Two new wildly entertaining

youth operas to be performed

on stage this summer! Based on

Gulliver’s Travels, and written by

nationally acclaimed Chris Monks

and composer, Richard Atkinson,

and specially created for young

people, this will be a unique and

very high quality experience not

to be missed. Gulliver made his

first voyage on stage at The

Victoria Hall last summer, and

for everybody who took part, it

was fun, fantastic and blew the

audience away. Join the crew

and company and set sail on

the adventure of your life.

Funded by Arts Council England,

The Barracks, Make Some Noise.

For information call 01782 211214.

SUMMER’S COOL PERFORMING ARTS WEEKSHighly popular arts weeks include

drama based exercises to stretch

your imaginations and acting

skills, and funky dance, as well as

a chance to air your vocal chords

with a song or two. Artist leaders

all very experienced and great

fun to be with. 8 - 14yrs. Choose

weeks commencing 27 Jul and/

or 3 Aug, Mon -Thu, 10am - 3pm &

Fri 11am - 6pm. Places £75 per

week (£65*). Book with box office.

DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL

With Rachel Rimmer, Dance

Artist in Residence onstage

at The Victoria Hall!

20 - 22 Jul 10am - 3pm

Ages 8 - 11 years. Places £30

23 - 24 Jul 10am - 3pm

Ages 12 yrs +. Places £20

Mixture of styles from

contemporary to popular!

All welcome, no previous

experience required.

Pre-book with Box Office.

YOUTH THEATRE

Opportunity for new members

to sign up now! Work with

professional artists learning

drama skills and developing

imaginations and confidence.

The final session is a sharing

for family and friends of work

in progress.

R.T Dots ages 8 - 11 years

Sat 10.30am - 12noon

R.T Dashes ages 11yrs +

Mon 6 - 8pm

Places £60 per 10 sessions

(£53*). Register on 01782 211214.

ADULT DRAMA Ages 18yrs+

Working with a professional

actor, the group are taken

through skill-based activities

each week. Participants take

part for a variety of reasons

including work-related

professional development, love

of theatre, to build confidence,

or simply to have a go! Places

£75 per 10 sessions (£65).

Register on 01782 211214.

*Concessions for families receiving benefits.

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Box Office

The Regent Theatre,

Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP

In Person

Box Office counter at The Regent

Theatre is open 10am-6pm on non-

perf days or until the start of the

perf. Open 1 hr prior to Sun perfs

(times may vary on Bank Holidays).

Telephone Bookings/

Reservations 0844 871 7649 *

Mon - Sat 9am - 10pm

Sun 10am - 8pm

Groups Hotline 0844 871 7619

[email protected]

Online

www.ambassadortickets/stoke

Access 0844 871 7677

Postal bookings

Box Office, Victoria Hall, Bagnall

Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3AD

Facsimile 01782 214738*

Payment methods

Cash, cheques (payable to Stoke-

on-Trent Theatres Ltd), Mastercard,

Visa and Switch. Personal cheques

must be covered by a guarantee

card, and card details written

on the reverse of the cheque.

Tickets may be reserved for

up to 4 working days.

Ticket exchanges

Once sold tickets are non-

refundable. Where possible

we will exchange tickets for

another performance of the same

production in advance. Exchanged

tickets will incur a £2 per ticket

charge. Members of our Friends

scheme can exchange tickets free

BOOKING INFORMATION

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of charge, subject to availability.

Subscribe and save!

Book 3 shows & save £3 per ticket,

Book 4 shows & save £4 per ticket,

Book 5 shows & save £5 per ticket.

Applies to Price Band A only.

Same number of seats must be

booked for each performance

to be eligible for discounts.

Concessions

Only 1 concession per ticket.

Friends discounts appear on

individual pages.

Under 16s, full-time students,

registered unemployed, Senior

Citizens £2 off each seat for most

productions (Mon -Thu only, price

bands A, B, C when 5 prices).

Over 60s weekday matinees

best available seats, discounts

available for most shows.

Groups & Schools

Groups of 10+ £2 off



Applies to price bands A & B only,

rates may vary. Not available

Fri & Sat eves. School Groups or

Uniformed Groups of 10+ - Best

available seats in Band B or below

for £6.50 for most shows (not Fri

or Sat eves). 1 accompanying adult

goes free for every 10 school

tickets booked. Full time student/

educational group rates available

for selected performances.

Britannia Thursdays

Britannia Members get an

exclusive £5 discount on a limited

number of tickets for the first

Thu eve perf for shows marked in

this way for price bands A & B only.

2 discounted tickets per Member.

Ambassador Friends

Friends members get 2 tickets for

the price of one or a discount for

two tickets, per membership card.

Customers with disabilities

We strive to offer equal access

for all. Should you have particular

requirements, please discuss with

the Box Office when making your

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booking and we will do all we

can to assist you.

Equal Access for All

Wheelchair spaces on

all auditorium levels.

Lift access to all areas

of the venue including

Box Office, toilets & bars.

Infra-red audio system

available for people with

hearing impairment.

Guide dogs welcome

in all areas.

Audio described and sign

language interpreted perfs

offered on selected shows -

see show pages for details.

Arrive 15 minutes early

for Audio Described

Introductory Notes

Limited number of large

print and audio versions

of this brochure available

on CD or cassette.

For further info or assistance

please ring the Box Office

on 0844 871 7677.

*A transaction fee of £2.75

will be added to all telephone

bookings excluding Friends and Group bookings.

The information in this brochure was correct

at the time of going to press. Stoke-on-Trent

Theatres Ltd reserves the right to alter the

advertised programme or facilities. All

discounts subject to availability and only

one discount applies per ticket unless

otherwise specified.

Data Protection The Regent Theatre and

The Victoria Hall are managed by Stoke-on-

Trent Theatres Ltd, part of the Ambassador

Theatre Group. We would like to add or

retain your details on our lists to keep you

informed about future events, special offers

and other developments. We also look to

secure information and special offers for

you from other organisations. You will be

asked whether you want to receive any of

this information the next time you book.

If you do not want to receive information

from ourselves and/or third parties or

have any queries, contact the Marketing

Department on 01782 211210.

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BOOK YOUR PROGRAMMES ANDICE CREAMS IN ADVANCE WHENBUYING YOUR TICKETS!

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Price band A B C D E S

The Producers

Tue - Sat eve £18 £16 £16 £16 £16 £18

Sat mat £12 £12 £12 £12 £12 £12

Glyndebourne £42 £38 £31 £24 £16 £47

Chitty Chitty

Bang Bang

Sat mat & eve £37.50 £32.50 £28.50 £25.50 £21.50 -

Mon - Fri eve £35.50 £28.50 £24.50 £21.50 £19.50 -

Wed mat £34.50 £27.50 £23.50 £20.50 £18.50 -

Dick Whittington £23 £21 £18 £16 £14 £26

Sleeping

Beauty/

Nutcracker £25 £22 £19 £15 £10 £28

Magic £16.50 £16.50 £15.50 £15.50 £15.50 £16.50

Swan Lake

Sat eve £31 £29 £25 £20 £15 £34

Mon - Fri eve

& Sat mat £29 £27 £24 £19 £14 £32

Wed mat £24 £24 £19 £14 £12 £27

High School

Musical 2

Sat mat & eve £29.50 £27.50 £22.50 £19.50 £15.50 £32.50

Mon - Fri eve

& Wed mat £27.50 £25.50 £20.20 £17.50 £14.50 £30.50

Price band A B C D E S

LazyTown Live

Adults £18.50 £16.50 £12 £12 £12 £28.50

Children £16.50 £14.50 £10 £10 £10 £26.50

Tweenies Live Adults £16.50 Children £14.50

Michael

McIntyre* All tickets £27.50

Magic of

the Dance £21 £19 £16 £13 £11 £24

Stoke’s Top Heats £5

Talent Final £10

Beauty &

the Beast

Sat eve £29 £24 £19 £15 £12 £32

Tue - Fri eve

& Sat mat £26 £22 £18 £14 £10 £29

Wed & Thu mat £22 £22 £18 £15 £12 £25

Stepping Out

Sat eve £24 £20 £16 £13 £11 £27

Tue - Fri eve

& Sat mat £22 £18 £14 £12 £11 £25

Wed mat £21 £17 £14 £12 £10 £24

The Rocky

Horror Show

Sat eve £29.50 £25.50 £20.50 £17.50 £13.50 £32.50

Mon - Fri eve £27.50 £23.50 £19.50 £17.50 £13.50 £30.50

Fri & Sat early £21.50 £21.50 £17.50 £13.50 £11.50 £24.50

Dancing in

the Streets

Sat eve £24.50 £22.50 £18.50 £14.50 £12 £27.50

Mon - Fri eve £22.50 £20.50 £17.50 £14.50 £12 £25.50

Sat mat £18 £18 £14 £14 £11 £21

Wed mat £17 £17 £13 £13 £11 £20

Dreamboats

and Petticoats

Sat eve £27 £25 £20 £18 £13 £30

Mon - Fri eve £25 £23 £18 £15 £12 £28

Sat mat £23 £20 £16 £12 £12 £26

Wed mat £20 £20 £15 £12 £10 £23

Rent £18 £16 £15 £14 £13 -

Dinnerladies

Sat eve £23 £19 £15 £12 £10 £26

Mon - Fri eve

& Sat mat £21 £17 £13 £11 £10 £24

Wed mat £20 £16 £13 £11 £9 £23

The Producers

Tue - Sat eve £18 £16 £16 £16 £16 £18

Sat mat £12 £12 £12 £12 £12 £12

Regent Theatre Seating Plan

Price Band S relates to superior seats situated in

Row D of the Stalls and Row A of the Circle.

Seating plans and price breaks may vary for some productions.

*£2.75 per ticket booking fee applies.

CORPORATEMEMBERSHIP

Silver Members

Church Lane

Physiotherapy Clinic

HSBC

Newcastle Police

Social & Welfare Club

St Margaret Ward Catholic

School & Arts College

Stanley Circus Casino

Waterworld

Bronze Members

Access All Areas (Alton Towers

Resort Social Club)

Aztech Enterprises

Hanley Building Society

Hulme Upright Manning

KJD Solicitors

North Staffordshire Chamber

of Commerce & Industry

Principal Sponsor

Diamond Members

*Per ticket booking fee applies.

The Victoria Hall offers

an eclectic line up of live

music, the biggest names

in comedy, children’s shows,

dance and local events for

the whole community and

is just a 2 minute walk from

The Regent Theatre. To book

tickets call the Box Office

on 0844 871 7649 or

visit our website:

www.ambassadortickets.com/

stoke

10th Anniversary Tour

BOB THE BUILDERWed 4 Nov 2pm & 4.30pm

£12 18

JOOLS HOLLANDSat 7 Nov 7.30pm

£31.50*

STATUS QUOSun 15 Nov 7.30pm

£32.50*

Different Class

ED BYRNETue 24 Nov 7.30pm

£17.50*

AL MURRAYFri 27 Nov 8pm

£25*

ALISTAIR McGOWANSat 5 Dec 8pm

£15*

SALLY MORGANSun 13 Dec 7.30pm

£17.50 19.50

STEPHEN K AMOSSat 30 Jan 7.30pm

£16.50*

LEE MACKFri 5 Mar 8pm

£18.50*

VICTORIA HALLHIGHLIGHTS

Gold Members

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