Brochure - Eastbourne Theatres
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Brochure - Eastbourne Theatres
Box office 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Summer 2016 May - September Welcome to Eastbourne Theatres Summer is around the corner and what a few months we have for you at Eastbourne Theatres. We are thrilled to be collaborating on 3 exciting projects this Summer. Firstly, we are working the New Vic theatre and Chris Jordan Oldham Coliseum Artistic Director, to bring the Eastbourne Theatres wonderful new play, Kiss Me Quickstep to Eastbourne. Set behind the scenes at the ballroom dancing championships in Blackpool, this show will be performed in the beautifully atmospheric surroundings of the Winter Garden, Floral Hall for a ‘strictly’ limited period only. There is even a chance for some of you to actually take part in the production! Keep your eye on our Website and social media for details. Don’t miss this unique theatrical experience. We will also be working with Original Theatre Company and Salisbury Playhouse on Emlyn Williams classic thriller Night Must Fall and for lovers of a great farce we bring Don’t Dress For Dinner to the Devonshire Park Theatre Musicals fans can enjoy debut visits from Let It Be, The Bodyguard and Avenue Q and a very welcome return visit for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic Cats. You will no doubt have heard of the ambitious plans for the redevelopment of the Devonshire Park site which include extensive refurbishment of the Congress Theatre and Winter Garden along with improvements to the Devonshire Park Theatre. Contact US ❱ 2 Box office 01323 412000| ❱ 20-21 ❱ 12-13 Avenue Q THE bodyguard As a result of this £44million project, the Congress Theatre will have to close for a period of approximately 18 months from January 2017 followed by the Winter Garden for a similar period from January 2018. During this time we will continue to bring an impressive entertainment programme to our venues and we will be moving some of our regular Congress shows into our other performance spaces. The Devonshire Park Theatre will remain open throughout bringing you concerts, comedians and continuing to present first rate drama, comedy and of course our famous annual Pantomime! This is an exciting time for Eastbourne and this major investment into our theatres, conference and catering facilities will ensure top class entertainment on this site for generations to come. We look forward to welcoming you to Eastbourne Theatres very soon. Very best wishes Chris Jordan Artistic Director, Eastbourne Theatres Box Office 01323 412000 (standard rate) boxoffice@eastbourne.gov.uk www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk facebook.com/EBTheatres Follow us @EBTheatres ❱ 26-27 KISS ME QUICKSTEP ❱ 36-37 Cats ❱ 29 THE three little pigs ❱ 34-35 Night must fall www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 3 CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 1 May 9.15pm CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 3 May 7.30pm THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW Presented by Bible By The Beach 2016 AN AUDIENCE WITH STUART TOWNEND Worship, performance and chat with one of today’s leading song-writers. One of the most significant songwriters in the whole international Christian music field he has led worship and performed at events across the world including BBC Songs of Praise. TICKETS £7.50, Under 18s £2.50 Conference delegates FREE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 May Tues, Thur - Sat 7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society present H.M.S. PINAFORE High-born Josephine is in love with Ralph, a lowly sailor on board her father’s ship. Will she declare it or follow her father’s wishes and marry his chosen match, the pompous but well meaning Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty? If they elope, will anyone spill the beans? What does the mysterious Miss Buttercup know – and what will she reveal? Can the Captain run a tight ship without ever (or hardly ever) using strong language? HMS Pinafore is one of the most popular and well-known of the G&S musicals, bubbling with Gilbert’s wit, still sharp as ever, and brimming with some of Sullivan’s most memorable music. The show will also include an excerpt from Pineapple Poll performed by Southern Youth Ballet. This is an amateur production WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUEST FROM THE USA NEW This annual music mecca returns with an iconic line-up comprising Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits, Dave Berry, The Merseybeats plus very special guest from the USA Brian Hyland and New Amen Corner. TICKETS £25.50, £27.50, £29.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 5 May 7.30pm IRELAND’S CALL Essence of Ireland takes on a new lease of life as Ireland’s Call, a new and exciting musical adaptation - direct from Ireland. The show features an exhilarating mix of original scores and well-known songs together with an ensemble of some incredibly talented dancers. *TICKETS £22.50, Conc £20.50, Under 16s £18 CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 12 May 7.30pm SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE ROD STEWART STORY Celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons. Paul Metcalfe is the legendary singersongwriter and performer right down to the very last detail performing all the classic hits. TICKETS £20.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 13 May 7.30pm PURPLE ZEPPELIN TICKETS Tues 7.45pm £13 all seats, Wed – Sat £16, Conc £15, Under 16s £5 all performances, Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free 4 Box office 01323 412000 In a full on show, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs, basically the best bits of all time! TICKETS £20, Conc £18 Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk May Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin – Together on the same bill for the very first time. 5 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 May DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 May ★★★★ 'Pulls out all the stops... A knock out' The Times (Critics' Choice) on Mouthful ★★★★ 'Extraordinary… Magical' Libby Purves on Alice ★★★★ 'exquisite... impressive' The Times on Arab Nights INVINCIBLE With the recession biting hard, Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle-class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England. One night they open their doors and invite next door neighbours, Dawn and Alan into their home. Over the course of a disastrous evening of olives, anchovies, Karl Marx and abstract art; class and culture collide where the consequences are as tragic as they are hilarious. From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts, and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit comedy, Invincible. Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS Tues – Thur 7.45pm £15.50, £18, £20 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £15.50, £19.50, £21.50 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Conc & Groups apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (First 2 nights only) 6 ★★★★ ‘Laugh out loud’ ★★★★ 'Highly entertaining' Evening Standard The Times Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) Audio described performance. See p42 JUNGLE BOOK Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale re-imagined with street-dance, circus and spoken word This spectacular new production from the award-winning Metta Theatre brings Kipling’s classic tale crashing into the 21st Century with breath-taking street dance and circus. Mowgli is finding her way in the urban jungle. With a beat-boxing bin man Baloo, graffiti artist Bagheera and a skateboarding Wolf crew, this heart-warming coming of age story will astonish and amaze. Choreographed by Kendra J Horsburgh (Into The Hoods, Sadler’s Wells and Blaze, International Tour) and featuring jaw-dropping tricks from an extraordinary cast of performers from Zoo Nation and Cirque du Soleil, this is a show for everyone from 8 to 108. Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm Tues & Wed, Fri & Sat 7pm TICKETS 7pm £18.50, Conc £17 2.30pm £15.50 Under 16s & Students £14.50 Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 under 16s) £58 Groups 10+ £12 (School groups 1 teacher in 10 students Free.) Audio described performance. See p42 Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk May Produced by Original Theatre Company and The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds 7 CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 14 May 7.30pm motown’s greatest hits! DANCING IN DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 May DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 27 & Saturday 28 May Tues & Wed 7.45pm, Wed 2.30pm Fri & Sat 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm THE HALF LIFE OF LOVE WHITE FEATHER BOXER By Gail Louw By Siobhan Nichols The half life of love is forever. A world premiere from Take the Space who brought us Sam & I, Hanging Hooke, Dolce Via and Stella. THE STREETS Experience the energy and electricity of the motor city in a production packed with hit after hit. The talented cast and band bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style. Expect your favourite songs from The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes and many more. the Best Party in town TICKETS £23.50, £25.50, £27.50, Conc £3 off, Groups 10+ £3 off, 15+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off (Conc & Groups apply top price only) CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 18 May 8pm JULIAN CLARY THE JOY OF MINCING Suitable for ages 16 and over. TICKETS £24, Students & Over 60s £21 CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 28 May 7.30pm T.REXTASY T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc Bolan’s very own T.Rex. A rock ’n’ roll concert for all ages, if you love music and want to know what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s then this show is for you! TICKETS £20 8 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) It remains toxic, poisoning life long after love is over. Alex sits in his chair drinking red wine and listening to music, numb to all but his day to day existence. A sudden knock on the door late at night and Connor has turned up; 17, drunk, disorderly, a mess in the guise of a fit young lover. How does love and nurture turn to rejection and hatred? This latest play from Gail Louw, author of Blonde Poison, Miss Dietrich Regrets, Shackleton’s Carpenter is a thrilling examination of the complex relationships of adopted parents, their children and gay partners. Contains adult themes and explicit language. It’s April 1967: the heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, defies the US Military by refusing to fight in Vietnam. Meanwhile in a shabby Bethnal Green flat, an elderly boxing trainer, hears the news and recalls his own dilemmas of WW1, when Conscription in 1916 sent pacifists to prison or the firing squad; when he, at the peak of his boxing career and physical prowess, made a choice. Can Jimmy still be a contender and fight his demons from the past and can he tame one young demon from the present? TICKETS £13.50, Under 16s & Students £7, Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off 7.45pm only £5 OFF! When booking both shows (£13.50 tickets only, £2.50 off per ticket) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk May National trinket, author, television and radio star, Julian Clary, is coming your way. Celebrating 30 years as a camp comedian, there is so much to tell you! This is Julian at his filthy best, live and unplugged. Come and witness a masterclass in camp comedy. 9 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 31 May – Saturday 4 June CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 June Tues – Sat 7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Eastbourne Operatic & Dramatic Society present 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL EODS are thrilled to present, this hilarious new musical comedy based on the hit movie, that centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss. Outrageous, thought provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 is about teaming up and taking care of business. Featuring original numbers from Dolly Parton's Oscar, Tony® and Grammy Award nominated score including Backwoods Barbie, Shine Like the Sun and the original hit song 9 to 5. Join in the fun, sing along to 9 to 5 with Dolly, from her desk in Dollywood! This is an amateur production The hit West End and Broadway show! The International hit show that celebrates the music of The Beatles is coming to the Congress Theatre. DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 5 June 11am & 2pm THE CHRIS & PUI SHOW CBeebies’ favourite double act is coming to town! See Chris & Pui from Show Me Show Me in their new stage show with the toys and characters from their hit TV programme. Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys – Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse. *TICKETS £13, Under 16s £11, Family Ticket £44 10 Box office 01323 412000 | *Where applicable, prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) 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 A Hard Day’s Night , 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. ★★★★ 'A NON-STOP PARADE OF HITS' ★★★★★ 'THE BEATLES SHOW YOU NEVER GOT TO SEE' DAILY TELEGRAPH PAUL PHEAR, SMOOTH RADIO Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thur & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS Wed-Thu & Sat 2.30pm £21, £24.50, £27.50, £29.50 Fri & Sat 7.30pm £23, £26.50, £29.50, £31.50 Conc £2 off Under 16s & Students £5 off Groups 10+ £3 off, 20+ £4 off (Conc & Groups not available Sat 7.30pm, top 2 prices only) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Production shots: Paul Coltas TICKETS £16, Conc £14 June 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. 11 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 7 – Saturday 18 June SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO Photographs by Paul Coltas. PORTSMOUTH NEWS 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. *Alexandra Burke is not scheduled to perform at midweek or Saturday matinees including any revised matinee performances. The producers of The Bodyguard cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays. Please check website for full performance schedule. 12 Box office 01323 412000 'The runaway gold‑plated musical hit' Daily Mail Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed 8, Thur 9 & 16, Sat 11 & 18 2.30pm TICKETS Mon – Thur £26, £32, £37, £41, £43.50 Fri & Sat £29, £35, £40, £44, £46.50 Conc £5 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off, 50+ £6 off (All Conc & Groups apply top 3 prices, Mon – Thur only) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk June The Bodyguard, the award-winning musical based on the blockbuster film, is heading to Eastbourne 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 Congress Theatre for 2 weeks only! 13 Talking scarlet presents Book All 4 Plays For £16 Each, Book 3 Plays for £17 Each DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 June A PARTY TO MURDER By Marcia Kash & Douglas E. Hughes Cast includes Jo Castleton, Michelle Norris, Ben Roddy At a remote island cottage on Halloween night, six people arrive in secret to play a murder mystery game. Invited by writer Charles Prince, they appear set for a weekend of fun but the game quickly takes a sinister turn when guests begin to die and remaining players realise they are playing for their lives... Secret passageways, incriminating letters, hidden compartments, bodies in the window seat and a twenty five year old unsolved mystery twist and turn toward the unexpected and terrifying conclusion. 14 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) 'Enough to turn Dame Agatha green with envy' 'The logic of the murder is impeccable. Very diverting. The evening is a rewarding one' The Oxford Press London Sunday Times Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS £14.50, £17, £19 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £15 all seats Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (First 2 nights only) DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 June THE SOUND OF MURDER By William Fairchild Cast includes Ben Roddy, George Telfer, Corrinne Wicks A popular Children’s author is loved by his fans but it’s a very different story at home. His wife turns to another man for affection, and eventually the two of them devise a fool-proof plan to do away with the husband. Their plan is so diabolically complicated it might just work! But when the writer’s frustrated secretary learns of it she will only keep quiet if they agree to a most unusual proposal. What follows is a classic game of cat and mouse as the potential murderers attempt to carry out their murderous plan... Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS £14.50, £17, £19 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £15 all seats Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (First 2 nights only) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk JUNE Season Offer MURDER IN THE PARK A Thriller Season 15 Talking scarlet presents MURDER IN THE PARK A Thriller Season Season Offer Book All 4 Plays For £16 Each, Book 3 Plays for £17 Each DEATH TOLL By James Cawood Cast includes George Telfer, Corrinne Wicks In a desolate ex hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands, a famous playwright and his wife await the arrival of his new ‘muse’ a charming and charismatic young actor determined to secure a role in the playwright’s latest production. What starts out as a seemingly innocent, though macabre audition soon leads to an evening of twists, turns and eventually... murder. Mixing black comedy and shocks of the highest order, Death Toll reinvents the classic thriller genre and will leave audiences breathless and beguiled right up to the final curtain. 16 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS £14.50, £17, £19 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £15 all seats Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (First 2 nights only) DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 July JEKYLL & HYDE By Robert Louis Stevenson adapted by Nicholas Briggs Cast includes David Keyes, Neil Roberts, Kim Taylforth, Gary Turner Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men one good, one evil. Intent on separating the two, he succeeds in his experiments. However, in doing so he unleashes ‘Hyde’, a monstrous and uncontrollable alter ego. Prepare for the fright of your life in a dramatic new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic and atmospheric Gothic melodrama. Haunted faces tell the tale of horror personified as much as words and gestures do in this riveting production as a crazed killer stalks the streets, blood-curdling screams are heard and a creepy face is seen at the window… BOO! Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS £14.50, £17, £19 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £15 all seats Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (First 2 nights only) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk June - July DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 28 June – Saturday 2 July 17 CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 26 June 3pm SWING SESSION DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 July Classic arrangements from all the great Big Band orchestras’ performed by the superb Paul Davis Big Band. With vocalists Grant Martins and Paula Pout together with a special tribute to the great Ted Heath Band featuring Ronnie Hughes and Bill Geldard from his band. Supported by the Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre TICKETS £12.50, £14.50 Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre £2 off CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 28 June 7.30pm RATTON SCHOOL GALA CONCERT This year marks the 28th anniversary of Ratton’s Gala Concert. 2016 carries the theme of Stage and Screen. You’ll hear all your favourites from well-known musicals and films presented by the schools high quality ensembles such as Ratton Players and the Minor Details. Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Tickets TICKETS £8, Over 60s £6, Students £5 Tues – Thur 7.45pm £15.50, £18, £20 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £15.50, £19.50, £21.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 30 June 7pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 INTO THE MAGICAL BOOKSHOP Bourne School will be looking at some of their favourite books, which they will share with you during their annual dance show. The concert will include dances, songs and musical items from books such as Fantastic Mr Fox, Treasure Island, Matilda plus an eclectic music mix from The Ugly Bug Ball to Robot by Miley Cyrus! TICKETS £6 18 Box office 01323 412000 | Noel Coward's wonderful classic comedy. Socialite and novelist Charles Condomine invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame Arcati, to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. But his scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’ marriage to his second wife, Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost in this improbable farce that still startles and delights. Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Conc & Groups apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (First 2 nights only) Audio described performance. See p42 Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk June - July Bourne Primary School present 19 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 July muppet to miss ” a e b d ’ it! “ You Edinburgh Evening News HHHHH Matt Martin Photography 'The best musical of the decade' Sunday Times HHHH 'A triumph!' Daily Telegraph Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and smash hit tours in 2014 and 2015 (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is hitting the road again in 2016! Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book Of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other. Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Based on an Original Concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx This production is given by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York 20 Box office 01323 412000 So don’t let your life suck – book your tickets today! TICKETS Tues – Thur 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm £17.50, £20.50, £24.50, £27.50 Friday 5.30pm £18, £21 Fri 8.30pm & Sat 7.30pm £19.50, £22.50, £26.50, £29.50 Conc £3 off Under 25s £5 off (Tue – Thur only) Groups 5+ £3 off, 10+ £4 off Conc & Disc apply top 3 prices only, not available Fri 5.30pm unless otherwise stated. Age recommendation 14+ Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk July Making it's debut visit to Eastbourne! Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Tues – Thur 7.30pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm 21 CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 13 July 7.30pm SOLID GOLD 70S SHOW CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 16 July Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems from ELO, Sweet, Queen, Elton John, David Essex, Suzi Quatro and more. Sparkling vocals plus musicians that have performed with Ultravox, Mike Oldfield and Asia ensure a top of the pops time of your life. TICKETS £22.50, £24.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 15 July 7.30pm THE CARPENTER’S STORY ‘A very accurate and faithful portrayal’ Richard Carpenter TICKETS £20.50, £23, £24.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 17 July 7.30pm LET’S HANG ON Featuring an anthology of classic hits by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons including December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many many more! TICKETS £20.50, £23, £24.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 19 July 7.30pm RHYTHM OF THE DANCE 22 David Gest Brings An All-Star Cast Of 11 Soul Legends To The Congress Theatre On Saturday 16 July 2016 THE GLITTERING BILL INCLUDES: THE RETURN OF A LEGEND: DINA CARROLL ‘THE PERFECT YEAR’, ‘ESCAPING’, ‘DON’T BE A STRANGER’, ’AIN’T NO MAN’, ‘ IT’S TOO LATE’, ‘EXPRESS’ THE ORIGINAL LEAD SINGER OF THE STYLISTICS AND ALL THEIR HITS RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR. ‘I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING ӇBUT MY LOVEӈ’, ‘YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW’, ‘SING BABY SING’, ‘SIXTEEN BARS’, ‘I’M STONE IN LOVE WITH YOU’, ‘CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE’, ‘BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW’, ‘FUNKY WEEKEND’ DENIECE WILLIAMS ‘FREE’, ‘LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY’, ‘TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE’ BILLY PAUL ‘ME & MRS JONES’, ‘LET ‘EM IN’, ‘YOUR SONG’, ‘LET’S MAKE A BABY’ PEABO BRYSON ‘BEAUTY & THE BEAST’, ‘A WHOLE NEW WORLD’, ‘TONIGHT I CELEBRATE MY LOVE ’ THE TYMES ‘MS GRACE’, ‘YOU LITTLE TRUSTMAKER’, ‘PEOPLE’ FREDA PAYNE FERN KINNEY 8pm MELBA MOORE ANITA WARD Tickets ‘BAND OF GOLD’, ‘DEEPER & DEEPER’ ‘TOGETHER WE ARE BEAUTIFUL’ Celebrating the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style. Rhythm of the Dance presents world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the Young Irish Tenors. VERY SPECIAL GUEST STAR TICKETS £25, Conc £23 HOSTED BY DAVID GEST & CORONATION STREET’S KYM MARSH Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) ‘THIS IS IT’, ‘LOVE’S COMIN’ AT YA’ ‘RING MY BELL’ ROSE ROYCE FEATURING GWEN DICKEY £32, £40, £50, £70 VIP Meet & Greet £100, call box office for information ‘CAR WASH’, ‘LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE’, ‘WISHING ON A STAR’, ‘OOH BOY’ Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk July Featuring international star Claire Furley, this award-winning show includes the classics (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, and many more! 23 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 19 - Saturday 30 July CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 21 July 7.30pm JETHRO Eastbourne Theatres present 40 YEARS THE JOKER A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage. Beguiling and befuddling his audience with an endless stream of irreverent twaddle, join Jethro live on stage for stories old and new. *TICKETS £21 Adults Only! 'Hurtling along at the speed of light, this breathtaking farce is a near faultless piece of theatrical invention.' The Guardian Set in a stylishly converted French farmhouse Bernard is hoping to entertain his chic Parisian mistress, Suzy, for the weekend. He’s arranged for a cordon bleu cook to provide the gourmet delights, is in the process of packing his wife, Jacqueline, off to her mother, and has even invited along his best friend Robert as a suitable alibi. It’s a fool-proof plan, what could possibly go wrong...? The perfect recipe for an evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed! 24 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) THE BRATISLAVA HOT SERENADERS By unanimous demand they are back for a 3rd consecutive UK tour and their Eastbourne debut! This 17 piece orchestra with strings and a beautiful singing trio, recreate early swing and dance music with amazing musicianship, presentation and a great programme that gets standing ovations wherever they play. Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm *TICKETS £18.50 Tickets Tues – Sat 7.45pm £15.50, £18, £20 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (Tues eves only) CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 23 July 5pm STREET STYLES 2016 Celebrating 10 years of Street Dance in East Sussex, get ready for the biggest and most action packed, Street Dance performances, starring (World Champions and Britain’s Got Talent Finalists 2015) Unity/Entity Allstars! Also featuring Eastbourne’s very own talented Demo Squad Crews. Audio described performance. See p42 TICKETS £10, Conc £8, Under 3s Free *Where applicable, prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk July - August Marc Camoletti’s hilarious farce comes to Eastbourne for two weeks this summer and will have audiences laughing out loud at this delightful comedy of confusion. CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 22 July 7.30pm 25 WINTER GARDEN, FLORAL HALL Friday 29 July – Wednesday 18 August Eastbourne Theatres in association with Kenny Wax present the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme and Oldham Coliseum production of KISS ME QUICKSTEP A new play by Amanda Whittington Directed by Theresa Heskins Ballroom, Blackpool & backstage dramas JULY Sat 30 7.45pm, Sat 30 & Sun 31 2.30pm AUGUST Tues 2 - Fri 5, Tues 9 - Sat 13, Tues 16 & Wed 17 7.45pm Wed 3, Fri 5, Sun 7, Wed 10, Sat 13, Sun 14 & Wed 17 Aug 2.30pm (No performances Mon or Sat 6 Aug) Performed in the atmospheric surroundings of the Winter Garden and on the historic Floral Hall dance floor, this new play from the writer of The Thrill of Love and the hugely popular Be My Baby, looks at the real lives behind the fixed smiles and fake tan of the world of ballroom dance. Justin and Jodie have finally made it to Blackpool’s national championships – via the motorway hard shoulder. Luka’s come all the way from Russia. Nancy’s been training for this since she was three. Lee and Samantha arrive on a wave of success. But what if your dance-floor dreams are turning into a nightmare? How do you stop dancing to other people’s tunes? What can you do if your partner’s secret could cost you the crown? And, even when the whole world’s at your feet, it only takes one false step… Tickets 2.30pm £16 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (Tues eves only) 26 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) ★★★★ 'book a ticket without further consideration…' Alfred Hickling, The Guardian ★★★★ 'a joy from start to finish…' Neil Bonner, The Stage www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk July - August 7.45pm £21 27 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 July DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 2, Thursday 4 & Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 August The Rattonians present This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. The Rattonians bring to the Eastbourne premier of the West End Musical Made in Dagenham Following on from the highly successful film in 2010 the musical follows the true story of the struggle for working women to be paid a fair wage in the Dagenham Ford factory in 1968. Their fight brings them to the TUC conference in Eastbourne- very appropriate! Funny, touching and timeless, Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together. With a great score, including the song Viva Eastbourne, and dynamic company the Rattonians’ promise an engaging fun, energetic show – something new and British! 28 The Stage Tues – Sat 7.30pm Thur & Sat 2.30pm Tickets Tues – Preview Performance £10 all seats Wed – Sat 7.30pm £16.50 Under 16s & Over 60s £14 Matinees £14 (No Conc Sat 7.30pm) A very curly musical tale From the award-winning writers of the international smash hits Mary Poppins and Honk! comes a "great big little West End show" for audiences of three years and up. He can huff and puff until the cows comes home, but will the Big Bad Wolf get the better of the three little superstar piglets in this brand new retelling of the classic story? Directed by Mark Adams, Musical Director Carl Greenwood, Choreographer Jan Lynton. Full of catchy songs, jokes and japes for little ones and parents alike, this endearing musical will leave you squealing with glee and howling with laughter. This is an amateur production Age recommendation 3+ Box office 01323 412000 BroadwayWorld.com Tues 11am, Thur 2.30pm, Sat 11am, Sun 11am & 2.30pm Tickets All tickets £13.50 Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Photo by Elliott Franks Based on the Woolley/Karlsen/Number 9 Motion Picture Financed by the BBC, BMS Film Finance, BFI and Lip Sync Productions. Directed by Nigel Cole. Screenplay by William Ivory 'Witty, clever and incredibly catchy' August Book by Music by Lyrics by RICHARD BEAN DAVID ARNOLD RICHARD THOMAS ★★★★ 'A Musical Treat' 29 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 3 - Thursday 4 & Saturday 6 August CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 3 August 7.30pm Seafarers UK ROYAL MARINES BAND CONCERT 'SCINTILLATINGLY FUNNY' Sunday Times 'A RAVE REVUE' Daily Telegraph Devised by Christopher Luscombe & Malcolm McKee Based on the original Royal Shakespeare Company production 'SPARKLING' Seafarers UK, the leading maritime charity, present their annual concert which is always a local favourite and enjoyed by all our regular concert goers. Once again they present an evening of diversified entertainment from the talented musicians of the Royal Marines Band Service. TICKETS £19, Conc £17 The Times ‘I adored it’ Daily Mail ‘Hilarious’ Time Out CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 4 August 7.30pm THE ILLEGAL EAGLES Their ability to recreate the distinctive sound of The Eagles with both flare and impressive authenticity, has won The Illegal Eagles mass acclaim on an international level. Featuring all the classics, this latest production also features a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey. 'The band were flawless in their delivery both musically & vocally' The Express Wed 2.30pm & 7.45pm, Thur 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.45pm *TICKETS £20.50, £23, £24.50 (No performances Fri) With songs and sketches by Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Maureen Lipman, Monty Python, Noël Coward, Cole Porter, Fry & Laurie, Stiles & Drewe, Stephen Sondheim and many more. Shakespeare meets Showbiz in this glittering cabaret-style musical which was originally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and had a hugely successful West End run. Since then the show has played Off-Broadway, completed five US tours and travelled the world, from Sydney to San Francisco, delighting audiences and receiving rave reviews. You definitely don’t have to be a Shakespearean scholar to enjoy this comic concoction of hilarious sketches and show-stopping numbers. 30 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) Tues – Sat 7.45pm £15.50, £19, £21 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (Wed eves only) CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 5 August 7.30pm THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS The legendary Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour. Featuring the very best Blues, Motown, Soul and comedy from both Blues Brothers movies. Includes classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and many more. Now with an elaborate new stage production including a 9-piece live band, this show is definitely not to be missed! *TICKETS £20.50, £23, £24.50 *Where applicable, prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk August Tickets 31 CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 6 August 7.30pm CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 13 August 7.30pm BEN PORTSMOUTH IS ELVIS Prepare for an action packed party show featuring all the greatest smash hits from Abba, Grease and the 70’s! Featuring Abba classics Dancing Queen, Waterloo, and Mamma Mia, along with 70’s hits Grease Lightning, You’re The One That I Want, Car Wash, YMCA, and Boogie Nights! THE KING IS BACK Internationally renowned as one of, if not The Best Elvis Tribute, Ben Portsmouth complete with 10-piece band brings his unique style and charisma to town. Fans across the world declare him as the closest they have ever seen to Elvis Presley, come and see why! DANCING QUEEN 'What a Night! What a Party!’ Time Out TICKETS £26 TICKETS £20.50, £23, £24.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 7 August 7pm CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 14 August 7.30pm Have you spent an evening with comedy legend Ken Dodd? If not, come long and join him for his Happiness Show. A comedian of unrivalled legendary status; an icon and national treasure Ken Dodd’s been entertaining audiences for over 60 years! After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production returns with another brand new summer spectacular! Featuring a fresh new line-up of classic gold hits, spanning the 50’s through to the 80’s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy. ‘This show just gets better and better’ The Telegraph TICKETS £22, Terraces £20 TICKETS £22.50, £25, £26.50 CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 10 August 7.30pm CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 18 August 7.30pm THE DOLLY PARTON & KENNY ROGERS STORY Direct from its success in London’s West End, a UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back with a new show for 2016! Using huge projection photographs, original film footage and a live band performing all the hits. ISLANDS IN THE STREAM Stacked with country music’s greatest hits: Jolene, 9 To 5, Here You Come Again, The Gambler and Love Is Like A Butterfly. Enjoy the vocals and gentle humour of Dolly and Kenny’s legendary live shows with a superb score and supreme musicianship telling the story of country music’s biggest superstar. TICKETS £22.50, £24 32 THAT’LL BE THE DAY Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY 'Authentic and exciting' The Stage TICKETS £18.50, £20 Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk August THE KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW 33 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 19 August – Saturday 3 September But when a local woman goes missing and rumours in the press of a murder surface among the household, fingers begin to point towards the dashing hotel porter. Has the past finally caught up with Dan and could he really be capable of murder? As the police close in, and with the press baying for blood, is anyone safe? This psychological thriller from master playwright Emlyn Williams has all the tension, atmosphere and suspicion of the best British mysteries and will leave you on the edge of your seat. All star cast to be announced. Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Tickets Tues – Sat 7.45pm £15.50, £19, £21 Photo by Martin Beard When charming, smooth-talking Dan arrives unexpectedly at old Mrs Bransom’s remote woodland home he soon ingratiates his way into her life and that of her beautiful niece Olivia. Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Conc £1.50 off Groups Buy 10 Tickets Get 11th Free (Apply 7.45pm only) August - September It’s frightening to think what a face can hide… Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (Tues eves only) Audio described performance. See p42 34 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 35 CONGRESS THEATRE Monday 22 - Saturday 27 August DIRECT FROM THE LONDON PALLADIUM TM © 1981 RUG LTD LET THE MEMORY LIVE AGAIN Adapted from TS Eliot's 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats', this "groundbreaking musical" (Daily Express) comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse, and has now taken on a new life for a new generation. On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. With "timeless music, spectacular sets and a superb cast" (Daily Mirror), breathtaking choreography and of course the unforgettable Memory, Cats is a magical musical like no other. 'It's the cat's whiskers' The Times 36 Box office 01323 412000 Let cats thrill you once again, but don't miss out on a seat - act fast and book your tickets today! Mon - Sat 7.30pm Thur & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS Mon - Thur £18.50, £24.50, £29.50, £33.50, £36 Fri & Sat £20, £26, £31, £35, £37.50 Under 16s Half Price (2 per full price adult) Conc £5 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off, 50+ £6 off (All Conc & Disc apply top 3 prices, Mon - Thur only) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk AUGUST Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated musical Cats returns to Eastbourne direct from its sell‑out seasons at the London Palladium. 37 CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 19 & Saturday 20 August Friday 3.30pm & 6.30pm, Saturday 1.30pm & 4.30pm CONGRESS THEATRE Monday 19 – Saturday 24 September MISSION IMPUDSEYBLE Britain’s Got Talent winners’ Ashleigh and Pudsey Britain’s newest secret agent is off the leash….and ready for action! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for a brand new interactive spy adventure suitable for the whole family. Meeting hilarious characters along the way our heroes will Riverdance in Ireland, do battle with Russia’s Meerkat division and defeat Dr Feline. Finally Pudsey must complete a deadly assault course full of crafty traps in order to save the world and complete their mission. ★★★★★ 'Still the sexiest and funniest show in town' richard o’brien’s ★★★★★ 'FRESH, SUBVERSIVE, ESSENTIAL' Daily Telegraph, Sept 15 So get ready for this amazing musical adventure, featuring West End performers, and give the nation’s original and best dancing dog the “appaws” he deserves! Mon – Thur 7.30pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm & 8.30pm TICKETS £16, Under 16s £13, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 under 16s) £52 TICKETS CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 30 August 7.30pm SHOWADDYWADDY ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits Under The Moon Of Love, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon,‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more. Directed by Christopher Luscombe The world’s favourite Rock & Roll musical Following the global cinema and TV release of the live West End broadcast which hit No1 in the UK Box office charts, this new 2016 tour of Richard O’Brien’s classic continues to smash records in theatres across the country. 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! Be warned, this show has rude parts! TICKETS £19.50 38 Box office 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) Evening Standard Mon – Thur 7.30pm & Sat 5.30pm £18.50, £24.50, £29.50, £33.50, £36 Fri 5.30pm £26 All Seats Fri & Sat 8.30pm £20, £26, £31, £35, £37.50 Conc £5 off Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 off, 50+ £6 off (All Conc & Disc apply top 3 prices. Mon - Thur) Grps apply Fri 5.30pm DON’T DREAM IT BE IT! Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk September From K9 Intelligence Agents Ashleigh and Pudsey must defeat their arch nemesis Dr Feline and his acrobatic cat burglars as they battle for world domination. Help Ashleigh and Pudsey by finding clues, breaking codes, and solving puzzles. 39 •• Coming soon - ON SALE NOW! •• CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 11 September LEN PHILLIPS BIG BAND Eastbourne Stagers BRING IT ON WINTERGARDEN CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 16 September SEAN LOCK KEEP IT LIGHT Age recommendation 15+ DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 21 – Saturday 24 September EVENTS at the CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 5 October ROMESH RANGANATHAN Tuesday 17 May, 7 June, 26 July & 16 August 2pm – 5pm Thursday 12 May, 9 June, 21 July, 4 August, 22 September 2.30pm TEA DANCE JOHN MANN MUSIC SHOW Three hours of ballroom magic (including a well‑deserved tea break!) will pass by in a whirlwind with a varied programme of live music. Live musical accompaniment from Chris Mannion. Marking an incredible 35 years of summer concerts at the Winter Garden, join John Mann for an afternoon of live music played on the Organ and Grand Piano. This is musical nostalgia at its best. TICKETS £6, includes tea and biscuits TICKETS £7 THE MUSICAL 10CC CONGRESS THEATRE Monday 10 October Ellen Kent presents AIDA Tuesday 12 & Friday 15 July 12 July 4.30pm, 15 July 6.30pm East Sussex Music SUMMER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS This concert involves brass, wind, keyboard and string pupils at the end of their 2 day (12 July) and 3 day (15 July) summer school courses. Please note the loop hearing system will not be available at these concerts. TICKETS £6, Over 60s & Students £4, Under 16s Free 40 Box office 01323 412000 | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk May - September CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 8 October 41 GRAND TERRACE (GR) 50 51 45 46 47 48 49 58 59 60 61 62 RV RV 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 2 1 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 9 8 8 7 10 11 12 13 A X Y 25 26 28 29 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AISLE 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 L A 16 17 18 19 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to print. 9 5 Box office 01323 412000 The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is run by RHT Management with support from Eastbourne Theatres. www.royalhippodrome.com 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 10 11 12 13 14 Children under 2 are welcome at family productions. A £2 ticket will apply to shows considered suitable, otherwise the standard prices will apply. Eastbourne Theatres is funded by Eastbourne Borough Council with support from Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre. 11 10 4 Where indicated concessions apply to over 60s, jobseekers, people with disabilities, students in full-time education, under 16s and 25s. Please note where concessionary tickets have been purchased suitable ID may be requested. Family Ticket 2 adults + 2 under 16s unless otherwise indicated. 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 6 Only one discount per ticket. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 44 43 42 41 40 9 CONCESSIONS, DISCOUNTS and SPECIAL OFFERS 57 56 55 54 53 52 3 Phone 01323 412000 Online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 49 48 47 46 45 5 Tickets can also be purchased from the Tourist Information Centre on Cornfield Terrace • • • • • • • • 62 61 60 59 58 4 Main Box Office Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4BP Wheelchair spaces, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Blue Badge parking near to venues Infrared Hearing System (Congress and Devonshire Park Theatre) Induction Loop System (Winter Garden & Devonshire Park) Patron Lift (Congress Theatre and Winter Garden) Guide Dogs welcome Orientation tours available on request Brochures available in audio format Audio Description provided by Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre Friday evenings and Saturday matinees of week-long productions. Check website for details. 51 50 2 Box Office Opening Times In person and by telephone Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm Open Sunday where there is a performance Eastbourne Theatres operate a free scheme for those who need an Essential Companion to be with them at a show in order to assist them. Application forms available from box office or at www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 1 BOOKING INFORMATION Please ensure you notify us of any special requirements at time of booking. 8 ACCESS 3 PARKING All tickets are non-refundable. For full terms and conditions please visit our website. 7 On selected shows a per ticket booking fee is included in the advertised ticket price. For many incoming productions, the majority of the ticket income is paid to the production company or promoter. The booking fee is entirely retained by the venue. 2 42 BOOKING FEE The theatres are close to Eastbourne seafront, only a short distance from the town centre and are clearly signposted on all the major routes in to the town. We are 30 minutes from Hastings & Bexhill, 40 minutes from Brighton and 1 hour from Tunbridge Wells. Sat Nav postcode BN21 4BP. The venues are a 10-15 minute walk from Eastbourne train and bus station. 22 17 28 27 26 25 24 1 Free parking after 6.30pm in College Road car park, situated behind Congress Theatre. On street parking free after 6pm. HOW TO FIND US 23 20 19 18 1 B A C E D H G F J Information 28 27 26 25 24 21 STALLS TERRACE (SL) www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 43 ON SALE NOW! Back by popular demand Martyn Knight & Tucker Devonshire Park Theatre 9 December 2016 - 15 January 2017