très très cabaret - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

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