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Welcome to the Autumn/WINTER seasoN......and another programme packedwith comedy, music, dramaand of course a magical festivepantomime.Comedy fans can expect plentyof new faces, from the likes ofRob Beckett and Marcel Lucont,alongside the stellar line upsfrom our ever popular monthlyMET Comedy nights. We are alsojoined by some familiar facesincluding Alexei Sayle, Lee Nelsonand Paul Foot. Russell Howardwill be previewing his new tourin two already sold out shows inJanaury. We will also be joined bythe nation’s favourite Grumpy OldWomen in October!We have an array of family showsthat will delight the children,including Little Bo Peep andRoom on The Broom. The nation’sfavourite postman and his blackand white cat will also be visitingus with the brand new productionPostman Pat: Showtime!The Russian State Ballet arereturning with a beautiful newproduction of The Nutcracker andmusic fans are spoilt for choicewith an incredible line up includingManchester Camerata:Stafford’s OrchestraWe also wish you a very warmwelcome to ManchesterCamerata’s 2013/14 season inStafford. The orchestra havebeen performing in Stafford forover 10 years now and are truefriends of the theatre. Lastyear’s programme was a hugesuccess, seeing many of theconcerts sell out. Thanks to thesupport of Staffordshire CountyCouncil, Stafford Boroughthe Magic of Motown, KeiranGoss, and a special Christmasperformance from renaissancegroup Piva. For those who fancysomething a little different, timetravelling, Victorian magiciansMorgan and West will be bringingtheir unique, mind baffling magictricks to The MET.After last year’s record breakingshow, rock ‘n’ roll panto is backwith a bang! Sleeping Beauty is setto get the whole family dancingin the aisles. This toe tapping,finger clicking panto for the 21stcentury will dazzle audiences asour talented cast play all the musiclive on stage with hits includingCelebration, Don’t Leave Me ThisWay, The Shoop Shoop Song andmany more!We hope to see you soon for thisexciting new season, and makesure you join us to celebrate thefestive season with SleepingBeauty!Derrick GaskArtistic Programme ManagerCouncil and funding through theArts Council England’s Grantsfor the Arts programme, we areable to bring you anotherseason of extraordinary musicand musicians to your doorstep.There are fantastic subscriptionand group offers to be takenadvantage of, so it is easier thanever to help these concerts inStafford thrive.Thank you for your ever loyalsupport!Adam HillHead of Leisure and CultureTRÈS TRÈSCABARETSat 14 Sep, BurlesqueThe MET Studio: 8:00pmTickets: £15.00 no concAge Restriction: 18+Stafford’s veryown burlesqueand cabaretnight is primedand ready toset heartsaflutter and pulses racing!Très Très Cabaret promises tobring you the mostextravagant variety show tothe secluded intimacy of TheMET Studio. Featuring thehottest performers from theinternational cabaret scene tosurprise and delight you...Dress to impress and join usfor an evening of glitz,glamour and so much more.With a stellar line-up of actssoon to be announced, getyour tickets now for the showthat is set to be the talk ofthe town.Mozart Flute andHarp ConcertoWed 18 Sep, ManchesterCamerataGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £15.00 (£13.00 conc),under 18 yrs £3, under 26 yrs £5Save 15% when purchasing aseason ticket for all four concertsWe celebrate Britten’s centenaryyear in a programme coupling theyouthful composer’s work withthat of a young WolfgangAmadeus Mozart, with whom hehad such a close affinity. ArvoPärt’s beautifully atmosphericelegy, Cantus in memoriamBenjamin Britten, opens theprogramme. Britten’s SimpleSymphony and Prelude and Fugueshow a young composer in totalmastery of his craft. We continueour Mozart concerto cycle withone of Mozart’s most loved ofconcertos, for flute and harp,featuring our principal flautistAmina Hussain and former harpistto the Prince of Wales ClaireJones. The programme concludeswith the eighteen year oldMozart’s 29th Symphony, a workbrimming with energy, inventionand pure joy.PRE-CONCERT TALK: 6.30pmLaura Bowler, Composer inResidence, discusses Britten andMozart as opera composers andthe role of drama in her ownmusic.Marcel Lucont:Gallic SymbolThur 19 Sep, ComedyThe MET Studio: 8:00pmTickets: £13.00 (£11.00 conc)Witty, acerbic, magniloquentFrenchman seeks willing,intelligent audience for fun,adventure, maybe somethingmore. Must have own underwear,socks and breath but be preparedto have these charmed off,laughed off and taken awayrespectively. Winner of theAmused Moose Laughter Award2012 and Perth Fringeworld BestComedy Show as seen on RussellHoward’s Good News (BBC3),Live at The Electric (BBC3) andSet List (Sky Atlantic).Age restriction: 14 years +‘Fresh, accessible and hilarious’– The Guardian‘Tres Bon Marcel. Encore!’– The ScotsmanTHE ROLLINGCLoNESFri 20 Sep, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 8:00pmTickets: £16.00 no concThere are no better guardians ofthe back catalogue of hits fromThe Rolling Stones, one of thegreatest rock ‘n’ roll acts of alltime. There are no betterdeliverers of vibrancy, edginess,masterly musicianship andcharisma on the tribute circuit...and all this by the strutting,trout-pouting Jaggernaut-load.There is no better way toexperience vintage juice fromthe best fruit on the rock ‘n’ rolltree: ladies and gentlemen,introducing The Rollin’ Clones.The Rollin’ Clones make musicaltime travel possible. You’ll bethere, back in the glorious day,marinating in hit after hit, thatsound as fresh as the momentThe Stones first rolled them out.Age restriction: 16 years +2 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.ukBox Office 01785 254653 3

Carpet CRAWLERSWed 9 Oct, MusicROB BECKETTFri 11 Oct, ComedyMAGIC OF MOTOWNFri 27 Sep, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 8:00pmTickets: £21.50 no concLet it fill your heart with joy andlaughter, togetherness is what it’safter, just call its name... the Magicof Motown will be there:An all-new show for 2013, packedwith 36 back-to-back massiveMotown hits.Five-star performancesauthentically reviving the style andsophistication of all the Detroitlegends – the Temptations,Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5,Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye,Lionel Richie and more. Dazzlingdance moves, glittering costumesgalore and – tighter than the FunkBrothers in their prime – theincredible Magic of Motown band.Don’t miss the show of the year...just call its name and you’ll bethere.KIERAN GOSSWed 2 Oct, MusicThe MET Studio: 7:30pmTickets: £14.00 (£11.00 conc)Long hailed as one of Ireland’sleading songwriters andperformers, Kieran Goss’s musichas won him fans across theglobe, but if his songs havebrought him stardom, it’s Kieran’slive shows which have made him alegend in his homeland, sellingout venues for over 20 years,including a series of huge showsROY ORBISON ANDFRIENDSSat 28 Sep, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £19.00 no concUsing both original and filmfootage from the era, and backedby his fabulous five piece band,Barry Steele will bring the life andcharacter of Roy Orbison back tothe centre stage, where it trulybelongs, as he puts the rock backinto The Big O, with his trademarkdark rimmed glasses, soaringvocals and Orbison style. Add tothe mix the sounds of TheShadows, Jerry Lee Lewis and ourspecial star guests Peter Jacksonas Johnny Cash, and Paul Molloyas young Elvis you have yourself aspectacular fusion of good oldRock ‘n’ Roll and contemporarymusical genius all on one stage.Book yourself a ticket to ride thisincredible musical journey, it’s not‘The Big O’ but you simply won’tbelieve it!at Belfast’s Opera House wherehe was supported by the likes ofTom Paxton and Eddi Reader.One of the biggest selling artistsin Ireland, his album Worse thanPride achieved double platinumstatus in under nine months andproduced a string of hit singles.Drawing comparisons with thelikes of Crowded House’s Neil Finnand fellow countryman BrianKennedy, Kieran’s honest,heartfelt songwriting has atimeless quality, while hisextraordinary ability to reach outand connect with an audience hastaken his star to another level.Gatehouse Theatre: 8:00pmTickets: £15.00 no concCelebrating 40 years since therelease of the classic Genesisalbum ‘Selling England by thepound’ The Carpet Crawlersreturn to Stafford with a threehour show which includes thealbum in it’s entirety plus otherselected Gabriel era pieces.ALEXEI SAYLEThu 10 Oct, ComedyGatehouse Theatre: 8:00pmTickets: £17.00 no concThe godfather of alternativecomedy with his first full-lengthstand-up show in 17 yearsfollowing two sold-out Londonseasons.Age restriction: 15 years +‘Fearlessly funny... thrills andsurprises at every turn’ – Metro‘Splenetic and splendid’– GuardianROISIN CONATYThu 10 Oct, ComedyThe MET Studio: 8:00pmTickets: £12.00 no concEdinburgh Comedy Award Winnerand star of BBC3’s ImpracticalJokers brings her criticallyacclaimed show ‘Life Hunter’ tovenues nationwide. As seen onHave I Got News For You (BBC1),Russell Howard’s Good News(BBC3), Victoria Wood’s AnginaMonologues (Sky One), Dave’sOne Night Stand (Dave). Everyonein life is looking for something; tobelong, to love, to forget, and alsokeys. People spend a lot of timelooking for their keys.A stunning light show added tothe Gabriel theatrics and withthe price held at just £15 a ticketit’s a show no true Genesis fanshould miss!‘Her most accomplished show todate’ – Julian Hall, Fest‘A fast-paced, refreshing andexciting talent with an engagingand original world view’– Sunday TimesThe MET Studio: 8:00pmTickets: £10.00 no concAge Restriction: 14+Multi-award winning comedianand rising star Rob Beckettpresents his debut stand-upsolo show. He’s from SouthEast London, was in Fresh Meat(C4), has appeared on 8 out of10 Cats (C4) and has recentlytrekked into the Jungle on I’mA Celebrity Get Me Out Of HereNow as a host. He also has niceteeth.Comedy is Rob’s job and showsare technically business trips,but he enjoys it far too much tocall it work: he’s on holiday. Inthis highly anticipated showRob explores expectations,family and Jeremy Beadle.‘A revelation’ – The Scotsman‘Whip-sharp writing’ – Chortle‘Confidence of a veteran’– The Times4 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.ukBox Office 01785 254653 5

Janacek, Mozartand HaydnFri 11 Oct, ManchesterCamerataGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £15.00 (£13.00 conc),under 18 yrs £3, under 26 yrs £5Save 15% when purchasing aseason ticket for all four concertsThe multi-award-winning Frenchpianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzetreturns in a concerto double-bill– Mozart’s charming PianoConcerto no.17 and Haydn’scheeky Piano Concerto in F.Haydn and Janáček are twoKRAPP’S LAST TAPESat 12 Oct, PlayThe MET Studio: 7:30pmTickets: £15.00 (£12.00 conc)Please note: late arrivals will notbe permitted into the studioIt is the 69-year-old Krapp’sbirthday. He sits in his ‘den’preparing for his yearly ritual ofrecording his reflections on atape-recorder. First he listens to atape of critical decisions made onhis 39th birthday. The 39 year-oldKrapp has in turn listened to acomposers drawn to the earth –Haydn to the Hungarian characterhe picked up in his isolation atEsterhazy Palace, Janáček to hisnative Czech folklore. Janáček’sSuite is a gorgeously lyrical,folk-infused work for stringorchestra. Haydn’s emotionalTrauer or Mourning Symphony,full of endless characters andcolours, will bring the programmeto a dramatic conclusion.PRE-CONCERT PERFORMANCE6.30pmA performance by youngmusicians participating inCamerata’s partnership project,In Harmony Telford and Stoke.tape he made when he was 27. Bythis means we come to knowfragments of Krapp’s life: themoving account of the death ofhis mother; a visionary moment ofGUYS AND DOLLSTue 15-Sat 19 Oct,Amateur DramaticsGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pm,Saturday matinee 2:30pmTickets: £14.50; £13.50 con; child£9.50; family ticket £40. Saturdaymatinee tickets: £13; £12.50 conc;child £9.50; family ticket £40.3 for 2 on opening night (cheapestticket free). Family ticket andopening night offer available viabox office only.Are you feeling lucky...?! Thenstep up and try your hand withthe best crap-shooters around asStafford and District OperaticSociety invite you to the hottestgame in town! With the future ofhis underground gambling ring atstake, optimist Nathan Detroit hasone last throw-of-the-dice andchallenges the suave SkyMasterson to a high stakes bet:Sky must capture the affections ofstraight-laced Salvation Army galSarah Brown or pay up to the tuneof $1000! But their wager soongoes awry when Sky starts fallingfor Miss Brown – can he repent hissins and be the winner of herheart? Packed with charm andsing-along favourites like SitDown You’re Rocking The Boatand Luck Be A Lady.inspiration on a night of ‘howlingwind’; his failed pursuit ofintellectual fame through hiswriting; his decision to end asignificant relationship and hisattempts to come to terms withthe consequence of thosedecisions.Samuel Beckett described Krappas ‘filled up to his teeth withbitterness’, ‘like a lion in a cage’but he also strikes a comic note,drinking too much and almostslipping on a banana skin; like thecomedians of silent film thatBeckett so admired.Down to Earth:An evening withMonty DonSun 20 Oct, TalkGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £17.50 (£16.00 conc)Monty Don is a renownedgardening writer and BBCtelevision presenter and thenation’s favourite and mostrespected gardener. Hear himspeak about his life and travelsvisiting gardens all over the world,what really happens behind thescenes when filming, about howhe made his own organic gardenfrom a bare field and howunderstanding and working withnature enriches and empowers usall. Monty’s TV credits includeGardeners’ World, Real Gardens,Lost Gardens, Fork to Fork,Growing Out of Trouble, AroundTHAT’LL BE THE DAYThur 24-Fri 25 Oct, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £22.50 no concPrepare yourself for a party as thelegendary That’ll Be The Day, thenations longest running rock ‘n’roll variety show returns bypopular demand with a ‘BrandNew 2014 Production’.This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’roll spectacular features aThe World In 80 Gardens, MyDream Farm and Mastercrafts.Last year Monty presented thepopular Italian Gardens on BBCTwo which was followed earlierthis year by French Gardens.fantastic line up of knock-out hitsfrom the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s,mixed with loads of new zanycomedy routines to produce ashow with a real feel good partyatmosphere.Now in its 28th year of touringcontinuously in the UK andEurope, That’ll Be The Day is livingproof that Rock ‘n’ Roll will neverdie!‘What a great value for moneyshow That’ll Be The Day Is. Not tobe missed!’ – The Daily MailFor a sneak preview of thecurrent show please visitwww.thatllbetheday.comTRIO VALOREFri 25 Oct, MusicThe MET Studio: 8:00pmTickets: £12.50 no concSteve White, Damon Minchellaand Justin Shearn are thesoul-mod-jazz super group!Steve White joined The StyleCouncil atthe age of17, and isconsideredby many tobe the UK’sfinestdrummer ofhisgeneration,playing on15 albumswith the legendary Paul Weller.As a solo artist Steve hasreleased four albums. DamonMinchella formed Brit Popheroes Ocean Colour Scene,going on to sell over 3 millionalbums before leaving in2004. He has also been thefirst call bassist for Paul Wellerfor over 12 years. Justin Shearnrecently joined the band afterplaying out with Sam Gray andBeggar Joe. A keyboard playerof the finest order, Justin fitsthe slot perfectly. Trio Valoresing a simple song, theypreach a sermon of groove andcarry the torch of a greatlegacy forward, aiming theirmusic at the heart and thefeet; a dance band in the oldschool style. The bandreleased their firstautonomous album Return OfThe Iron Monkey in 2008 andhave already experienced amass of media interest and aheavyweight fan base thanksto the pedigree of themusicians involved.6 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.ukBox Office 01785 254653 7

BEYOND THEBARRICADESat 26 Oct, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £18.50 no concBack by overwhelming publicdemand, the most successful andpopular touring show of its kindBeyond the Barricade returns toThe Gatehouse with a brand new2013 production. Recreatingoriginal West End/Broadwaymusical hit songs with amazingauthenticity, Beyond theBarricade features a cast of pastprincipal performers from theWest End production of LesMiserables, and the 25thAnniversary Concert at the 02Arena.This production will include songsfrom Miss Saigon, The Lion King,Phantom Of The Opera, JesusChrist Superstar, Chess, BloodBrothers, The Jersey Boys andmany more hit musicalproductions, climaxing with aspectacular finale from, of course,Les Miserables!THE NUTCRACKERMon 28 Oct, DanceGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £23.50 (£21 conc)After last year’s sold outperformance Russian StateBallet and Opera House areback with a ballet classic forthe whole family.Join us for an unforgettablejourney in the run up toChristmas and be part as themagic unfolds.For further information visitwww.amande-concerts.co.ukReturn of TheGrumpy OldWomen: 50 Shadesof BeigeWed 30 Oct, ComedyGatehouse Theatre: 8:00pmTickets: £20.00 no concBy popular demand theGrumpies are back to knocksome sense into the nation.Joining Jenny Eclair in this brandspanking new show are fellowrecruits Susie Blake and KateRobbins. Come and bask in anorgy of fury and big laughs inthis glorious live version of thehit TV show.SPECIAL MEAL OFFER WITHGRUMPY OLD WOMEN LIVETICKETS: Book tickets to seeGrumpy Old Women Live andget 3 courses and a drink for£14.95 at Pizza Express.Call 0161 212 1017 or emailparties@pizzaexpress.com totake advantage of this offer.Please note that this speciallydiscounted rate cannot bebooked directly with therestaurant or redeemed withoutpre-booking. Reservations mustbe made with Pizza Expresscentral reservations at thecontact details provided.This offer cannot be used inconjunction with any other offeror discount scheme.POSTMAN PAT LIVEThu 31 Oct, FamilyGatehouse Theatre: 1.00pm &3.30pmTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 conc)Family Ticket £42. Please note:family tickets only available viathe box officeSee Pat and his friends liveon stage in an excitingnew story – It’sShowtime!It’s the day of theGreendalekaraoke talentshow and atop talentscout willbe on thelookout for a rising star. PostmanPat has a new karaoke machine todeliver for the show – but whenthe machine breaks down it lookslike the talent show might be injeopardy. Can Pat save the day?Which of your favouritecharacters will take part? Andwho has a ‘golden’ voice? Comeand find out! With songs, laughsand audience participation,together with brand new sceneryand costumes, Postman Pat Liveis the must see show for 3-6-yearoldsthis year!LITTLE BO PEEPMon 28-Tue 29 Oct,FamilyThe MET Studio: Mon 28 Oct1.30pm & 3.30pm, Tues 29 Oct11.30am & 1.30pmTickets: £7.00 (family ticket £24)Please note: family tickets onlyavailable via the box officeLittle Bo Peep has lost her sheepand doesn’t know where to findthem. Her friend Little Boy Blue isdoing his best to help find thewoolly runaways but he keepsfalling asleep. Meanwhile, TheNursery Rhyme Man is in hiskitchen baking a surprise cake forLittle Bo Peep’s birthday. As heworks a naughty mouse keepsstealing the ingredients. Singalong to your favourite nurseryrhymes; Ten Green Bottles,Hickory Dickory Dock, The GrandOld Duke of York and many,many more. Featuring magnificentpuppets, fantastic scenery andof course lots of music andsinging in a show speciallycreated for ages 2-7.BURT N JOYCEThur 31 Oct, PlayThe MET Studio: 7:30pmTickets: £11.00 (£9.00 conc)Meet Burt and Joyce, an ordinaryhappily married couple, who arecharity shop volunteers and arepreparing for the grand openingof the new city centre charityshop, that non – other than thelatest pop idol runner up will becutting the ribbon. Set amongstshoes, shirts and sparkling skirts,they waltz through the stock,getting ready for the big day tocome. But the day takes anextraordinary twist, with thediscovery of a gun, a ski mask anda stack of fifty pound notes, thatthrows a spanner in the works forthe grand opening. This happy golucky couple are about to haveone of the most extra-ordinarydays of their lives….A great comedy that’s right upyour street!“Classic Northern humour” -Sheffield Star“Mark Whiteley has crafted awonderfully funny and insightfulplay” – The Stage“A well – written piece ofcomedy” – British Theatre Guide8 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.ukBox Office 01785 254653 9

ATRIVIALPURSUITA NEW COMEDYBY GERRY HINKS2013Autumn TourTHE BON JOVIEXPERIENCEFri 1 Nov, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 8:00pmTickets: £17.50 (£16.00 conc)The Bon Jovi Experience are backby popular demand! They are theonly Bon Jovi tribute band in theworld to have actually played andshared a stage with Jon Bon Jovihimself! Recreating Bon Jovi livein concert, The Bon JoviExperience perform all the greathits: Livin’ On a Prayer, Keep theFaith, Bad Medicine, You GiveLove a Bad Name, and many,many more.Juice ComedyFri 1 Nov, ComedyThe MET Studio: 7:30pmTickets: £12.00 no concStafford’s longest-runningcomedy club returns to The MET– bringing the cream of comedytalent to the heart of Stafford forover eight years! This show willfeature FIVE of the most excitingand vibrant comedy acts on thenational circuit, including thedarkly brilliant sketch troupeGEIN’S FAMILY GIFTSHOP! Thisact wowed audiences andgarnered rave reviews at theEdinburgh Fringe Festival, earninga reputation as one of the mostunique and hilarious shows in thecountry! Hosted by resident MCand compere Paul Savage.MORGAN AND WESTSat 2 Nov, MagicThe MET Studio: 8:00pmTickets: £13.00 (£11.00 conc)Family ticket £40.00. Familytickets only available via the BoxOffice on 01785 254653Great Scott! Victorian magiciansMorgan and West bring amagical extravaganza to amillennium near you! No futureSpring and PortWineWed 6-Sat 9 Nov, PlayGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £8.50 (£7.50 conc)You may not always think it –but home is where the heart isSpring and Port Wine is BillNaughton at his best, about theperennial topic of the generationgap, and the shifting balance ofpower between parents andchildren. It manages to be funnyand fresh and sad and touching allat the same time, with crispdialogue that highlights the upsand downs of family life. Billis left unseen and no timelineleft unaltered as this pair oftemporal tricksters bring a showbrimming over with bafflingmagic, unparalleled precognitivepowers and a totally genuineability to travel through time!‘Your spirits will be raisedimmeasurably by this delightful,family-friendly show. Simplyspiffing!’ – Three Weeks‘100% genuine about theirmental magic gift’ – The ListNaughton was one of the mostprolific authors of the 1960s, andSpring and Port Wine (togetherwith Alfie and The Family Way)are his best known works. Allthree of them have been alsobeen major films at least oncesince they were first written.Wild aboutAnimalsWed 13 Nov, TalkGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £15.00 (£13.50 conc)Andy Rouse returns to theGatehouse Theatre in Stafford forthe third time, bringing an all newshow. Andy is a multi-awardwinning professional wildlifephotographer and conservationistwho is a larger than life character.LEE NELSONThu 14 Nov, ComedyGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £22.50 no concI’ve hosted Live at the Apollo, soldout my three-times extended LeeNelson Live tour, had over twomillion people watchingLee Nelson’s Well Good Showand I’ve got a brand new series,Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People,coming soon to BBC3.The time’s now right… for me tocome to Stafford!So get yourselves along to myshow in Stafford for a night ofHis Wild About Animals tourshowcases his latest work fromaround the world and the UK.Great pictures, funny anecdotes,irreverent chat, toe tappingmusic, it’s all in his action packedshow, which is suitable forphotographers and animal loversalike.It’s a great night out for anyonewho loves wildlife and has a senseof humour.Please note this show is notsuitable for young children.qwaliteeee jokes, games andbanter. Everyone’s welcome.Plus I’ll be bringing Dr Bob, JasonBent and a few others. Go on, it’snot like there’s anything else to doin Stafford!contactA TRIVIAL PURSUITOPUS THEATRE COMPANYtel: 01889 584870Wed 13-Thu 14 Nov,PlayThe MET Studio: 7:30pmTickets: £10.00 (£8.00 conc)The new comedy by Gerry HinksMarcia Poole not only shares herhome in Wilmslow with colibrarianBeryl Gardner-Railtonbut they are both equallypassionate about the game TrivialPursuit and they soon realise theycan make money – lots of money– by playing it their way! It isn’tlong before the intrepid pair havea queue of gentlemen callersknocking on the door, anxious toget an invitation from the ladiesto supper and try their luck pittingtheir knowledge against theladies. But however hard they trytheir wallets quickly becomelighter! Unfortunately, two of theircallers are ‘incognito’; anex-policeman, now a privateinvestigator, and a criminal whosees the opportunity of becomingwealthy by persuading the ladiesto widen the scope of theiroperation. Complications are sureto set in when the two men comeface to face and recognise eachother! Who has the stronger will?Law, or disorder?10 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.ukBox Office 01785 254653 11

LIVE COMEDYAT THE METRAT PACK LIVEFri 15 Nov, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 8:00pmTickets: £21.00 (£19.50 conc)The swingsational Dean, Sammyand Frank spectacular.They were the definition of coolduring their Fifties and SixtiesVegas heyday – Dean Martin,Sammy Davis Jnr and FrankSinatra. Combining the full soundof big band swing with charisma,panache and swagger, the trio– collectively known as The RatPack – had attitude to spare.Join the UK’s best Rat Packconcert show...Dean Martin: comes fresh from atriumphant portrayal of Dino,PAUL FOOTSat 16 Nov, ComedyThe MET Studio: 7:30pmTickets: £12.50 no concAge guidance 14+Following last year’s sell-out UKTour of Still Life, Paul returns witha brand new show to delight andamuse his connoisseurs. Expectthe unexpected from the manThe Independent described as‘sublime, original and brilliant’.A BBC New Comedy Award andDaily Telegraph Open Mic winner,recent UK TV credits includeboth in the West End andinternational touring productions.Sammy Davis Jnr: has extensivelytoured the UK playing Sammy andhas performed alongside JudyCarmichael at New York’s famousRainbow Rooms.Frank Sinatra: gained rave reviewsas Ol’ Blue Eyes in West End hitRat Pack Confidential – ‘Asplendidly tough yet laid backperformance’ – The Times.Featuring all the patter andrazzamatazz of the Rat Pack’sinfamous live stage show, join theUK’s number one Dean, Sammyand Frank concert extravaganza.‘...sings the hits with style andcaptures Sinatra’s domineeringpersonality’ – Charles Spencer,Daily TelegraphNever Mind The Buzzcocks’ BBC2and ‘Russell Howard’s GoodNews’ BBC3. Internationally, Paulreceived a second successiveBarry nomination (Australia’smost prestigious comedy award)at this year’s Melbourne ComedyTHE ROVING CROWSFri 15 Nov, MusicThe MET Studio: 8:00pmTickets: £10.00 no concThe Roving Crows are a multiaward winning original folk-fusionoutfit. Formed in early 2009 TheCrows inexhaustible energy andunrivalled ability to connectdeeply with the audience givesthem real stand-alone status. TheCrows fuse folk, ska, reggae andklezmer in a unique and energeticperformance. Top Celtic RockBand and Top Fiddle Player at TheIrish Music Awards 2012.‘Really individual Celtic folk rockgroup’ – Mike Harding, BBCFestival, was a finalist in Series 7of the NBC network’s ‘Last ComicStanding’ in the USA and in Julymade his second appearance atJust For Laughs in Canada.‘It’s baffling to me that Paul isnot a household name in thiscountry. His routines are like jazzclusters, loose hammocks,choked to the brim with jokesand ideas’ – Noel Fielding‘It’s impossible to describe whatPaul does, it’s like trying tostrangle mercury... in an all toopredictable comedy universe,Paul Foot orbits his own planet.Fantastic” – Daily MirrorDARKSIDE: THE PINKFLOYD SHOWSat 16 Nov, MusicGatehouse Theatre:8:00pmTickets: £15.50 no concPink Floyd tribute band Darksidereturn to Stafford GatehouseTheatre for their third appearancewith a special show dedicated tothe hugely successful Pink Floydalbum Dark Side of the Moon,which became one of the world’sbest selling albums clocking upsales in excess of 40 millioncopies.First released in 1973 andrecognised by many as the band’sgreatest work, Dark Side of theMoon went on to be Pink Floyd’sfirst number one hit in the USAcharts and stayed in the US chartsfor 724 weeks. In Britain thealbum remained in the UK top 40chart for 560 weeks. Based on the1975 USA Pink Floyd tourDarkside will perform the wholeof the album and in additionpresent many of Floyd’s classicsfrom the early days of Syd Barrettthrough to The Wall and DivisionBell. Singer songwriter EmmaSkipp – once referred to by BBCRadio 1 DJ Jo Whiley as ‘a onewoman Gospel Choir’ joinsDarkside to provide theidiosyncratic melancholy vocalson such songs as Great Gig in theSky and Money.To preview a Darkside liveperformance visit the websitewww.darksidefloydshow.comand click on Promo VideoTOP COMEDIANS......EVERY MONTH!FORTHCOMING DATES*Sat 21 st September 2013Sat 26 th October 2013Sat 7 th December 2013Sat 28 th December 2013Sat 25 th January 2014Sat 22 nd February 2014Sat 15 th March 2014Sat 26 th April 2014*Line-up to be confirmed and subject to changeTICKETS ONLY £10!www.themetstudio.co.ukBox Office 01785 25465312 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk13

ALEX HORNE: LIES Sat 15 Feb, ComedyThe MET Studio: 8:00pm Tickets: £12.00 no concThe 30 year old multi-Bafta award-winning stand up and platinumsellingR&B artist Alex Horne is back with an hour of observations,impressions and lies. Best known for mindblowing Powerpoint orlive music, this show has neither; just Alex, a panda, some jokes andsome lies. Although one of those may also be a lie. Or a joke. Eitherway, it’ll be funny. Honest.‘A beguiling blend of the smart and the stupid... a real delight’– The Sunday TimesLET’S HANG ONSat 15 Feb, MusicGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £19.50 no concFrankie Valli and The FourSeasons, their music and theireverlasting popularity spanningmany decades was finally broughtto iconic status with the Broadwayhit musical Jersey Boys. Let’sHang On has captured the magicof Frankie Valli and the FourSeasons, not only their music, butalso the uniqueness of the group.Let’s Hang On has definitelycaptured the mood, feel andA NIGHT OF DIRTYDANCINGSat 22 Feb, DanceGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £20.50 (£19.50 conc)Come and experience thebrand-new spectacular featuringall the hits from everyone’sfavourite dance movie DirtyDancing in the ultimate tributeshow. It’s the sexiest song anddance sensation of 2014,presented by an all-star cast.Celebrated film Dirty Dancingboasted the greatest moviesoundtrack of all time. All the hitssound to produce a wonderfulevening of entertainment. We areproud to have this opportunity ofpresenting this award winningshow at our venue. Definitely not anight to be missed!‘You guys are dynamite’– Frankie Valliare superbly performed in thisfast-moving, slicklychoreographedtheatrical treatincluding: She’s Like the Wind, BigGirls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby,Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be MyBaby, Hungry Eyes and, of course,the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) TheTime of My Life.BARNEY LIVEThu 20 Feb, FamilyGatehouse Theatre: 1:00pm &3:30pmTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 conc),Family ticket £42 (Familytickets £40 if purchased before20 Dec 2013)It’s always nice to share yourtoys – but in a rush to sharetheir favourite toys with theaudience, Barney’s friends BJ,Riff and Baby Bop accidentallybreak their toys. As always,Barney finds the silver liningbehind the dark cloud – he’lltake the little dinos, and theaudience, to a marvellous,magical toy factory where thetoys can be repaired by theImagination Machine – afantastic device powered bychildren’s imagination! Joinyour favourite dinosaur forninety minutes of song, danceand fun.pYSCHIC SALLY ONTHE ROADMon 24 Feb, OtherGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £25.00 no concBritain’s best-loved psychic andinternational star, Sally Morganreturns with her outstanding 2014nationwide tour. Sally is most wellknown for being the star of SkyLIVING’s Psychic Sally On TheRoad! Sally has built up anextensive client list reading forcelebrities and royalty alikeincluding Katie Price, the latePrincess Diana and GeorgeMichael, which is what has leadher to be referred to as the‘Psychic To The Stars’.Sally Morgan is investigationaland the show is for the purposeof entertainment.COMING NEXT SEASON...BANFF FILM FESTIVALThu 27 Feb, FilmGatehouse Theatre: 7:30pmTickets: £12.50 (£10.50 conc)From the world’s most prestigiousmountain film festival comes anevening of extraordinary shortfilms. Follow the expeditions ofsome of today’s most incredibleadventurers, see incrediblefootage of adrenaline packedaction sports and be inspired bythought-provoking pieces shotfrom the far flung corners of theglobe. This is an inspiring eveningof exhilarating film by the mosttalented adventure film makers oftoday.A festive event not to be missedwith lots of free prize giveaways.Visit www.banff-uk.com for moredetails.Age guidance: 12+Fri 14 Feb Only Fools And Boycie The MET StudioTue 1 Mar Russell Kane Gatehouse TheatreTue 1 Mar Sherlock Holmes The MET StudioFri 7 Mar An Evening of Burlesque Gatehouse TheatreFri 7 Mar Andrew Lawrence The MET StudioSat 8 Mar Carl Donnelly The MET StudioSun 16-Sat 22 Mar SGYT Show The MET StudioWed 19 Mar Fascinating Aida Gatehouse TheatreThu 20 Mar The Manfreds Gatehouse TheatreFri 21 Mar The Mersey Beatles Gatehouse TheatreSat 22-Mon 24 Mar Othello and Hedda Gabler Gatehouse TheatreFri 25 Apr Manchester Camerata Gatehouse TheatreFri 23 May Manchester Camerata Gatehouse TheatreCorporateSponsorshipYour supportmakes adifferenceYour support enables usto continue developingand presenting work thatentertains, engages,challenges and educatesaudiences today, and forgenerations to come.There’s also many benefitsthat come with being aCorporate Sponsor too.To find out more call us on01785 253595 option 5 or email:dgask@staffordbc.gov.ukGatehouseCoffee ShopFully Air-ConditionedFree Wi-FiOpening TimesMon-Fri 10am – 3pmSaturday 9am – 4pmThe Gatehouse Coffee Shop serves afine selection of home baked scones,cakes and snacks throughout the day.The Bar opens one hour beforeeach performance.18 www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.ukBox Office 01785 254653 19