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PRINCES THEATRE<br />
TOWN HALL, CLACTON-ON-SEA<br />
WHAT’S ON GUIDE<br />
AUTUMN <strong>2015</strong>
PRINCES THEATRE AUTUMN <strong>2015</strong> CONTENTS<br />
WELCOME<br />
AUTUMN AT A GLANCE<br />
As a result of a great season, and<br />
due to some spectacular customer<br />
reviews, we are pleased to announce<br />
that Tripadvisor has awarded the <strong>Princes</strong><br />
<strong>Theatre</strong> with a “Certificate of Excellence”.<br />
May we take this opportunity to sincerely<br />
thank you for your continued support and<br />
feedback. It really does mean a lot to us.<br />
If you have visited our theatre in the last<br />
few months we hope you have noticed our<br />
vibrant new red carpet and the <strong>Princes</strong><br />
<strong>Theatre</strong> signage above the stage which has<br />
given the theatre a completely fresh look.<br />
We aim to make further improvements and<br />
will keep you informed.<br />
Exciting News! As mentioned in our<br />
summer brochure we have welcomed a new<br />
member to the theatre team and we are<br />
really excited to introduce him to you today.<br />
Please meet our new Mascot “BUDDY”!<br />
Buddy will be making appearances at<br />
some of our family shows and workshops<br />
throughout the year, as well as outside<br />
events. If you see Buddy please come<br />
and say hi and don’t be afraid to ask<br />
for a picture. Buddy is a happy-go-lucky<br />
character and will bring lots of fun to the<br />
<strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> and our customers.<br />
Talking of fun, we certainly have some<br />
amazing shows for you this autumn. For the<br />
adults and music fans we start the season<br />
off with Roy Orbison and Friends, followed<br />
by a weekend of rock and comedy with<br />
legendary Sir Bob Geldof performing on the<br />
Friday, The Blockheads on the Saturday and<br />
top comedian Jasper Carrott on Sunday.<br />
Comedy is a huge feature in our autumn<br />
programme with the return of Lee Nelson<br />
and his brand new Suited and Booted tour.<br />
Celebrating their 10th anniversary reunion<br />
tour, G4 will be with us in September<br />
and if you are a fan of John Denver,<br />
Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton then don’t<br />
miss the Country Superstar Experience.<br />
We have autumn matinees “My Life in<br />
Showbusiness” starring legend of stage<br />
and on screen Anita Harris along with old<br />
favourite bringing his Neil Sands Production<br />
“Christmas Memories” both are sure to be<br />
a hit. The kids will not be disappointed and<br />
can come along in their favourite costumes<br />
and sing along with Peter Pan the Musical,<br />
and as an educational and historical treat<br />
we are thrilled to announce that “Dinosaur<br />
Zoo” will be coming to our theatre in<br />
November!<br />
We finish the season off with our ever<br />
popular pantomime. Be ready to join us for<br />
a magical carpet ride and a Christmas full<br />
of adventure with Aladdin starring Scott<br />
Robinson from boy band FIVE. Last year’s<br />
pantomime broke box office records and we<br />
are hoping Aladdin will be an even bigger<br />
hit and achieve greater success.<br />
We look forward to welcoming you to our<br />
theatre very soon.<br />
Wendy Bilsby<br />
General <strong>Theatre</strong> Manager (Marketing)<br />
The Blockheads<br />
- page 5<br />
The Kast of the Kinks<br />
- page 16<br />
Jasper Carrott<br />
- page 5<br />
Peter Pan the Musical<br />
- page 17<br />
La Traviata<br />
- page 6<br />
Sally Morgan<br />
- page 17<br />
G4<br />
- page 7<br />
Sinatra Centennial Concert<br />
- page 19<br />
Vienna Festival Ballet<br />
- page 8<br />
Circus of Horrors<br />
- page 21<br />
Country Superstars<br />
- page 9<br />
Christmas Memories<br />
- page 21<br />
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SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 7.30PM FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 7.30PM SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 7.30PM SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 7.30PM<br />
Tony Denton Promotions Presents<br />
Tony Denton<br />
Promotions<br />
Presents<br />
SIR BOB GELDOF IN CONCERT<br />
SUPPORT ACT - SID & JOE<br />
THE BLOCKHEADS<br />
SUPPORT ACT - THE LOWRIDERS<br />
STAND UP & ROCK FEATURING<br />
JASPER CARROTT WITH BEV BEVAN AND GUESTS<br />
Using original film footage<br />
and backed by his fabulous<br />
band, Barry Steele recreates<br />
the magic of Roy Orbison.<br />
Add to the mix star guests<br />
celebrating the musical<br />
legacy of Elvis Presley &<br />
Jerry Lee Lewis, you have<br />
yourself a spectacular fusion<br />
of good old “Rock n Roll”<br />
and contemporary musical<br />
genius all on one stage.<br />
“True Identikit Brilliance” –<br />
The Stage<br />
Sir Bob Geldof is probably best known for the formation of The Boomtown Rats in 1975,<br />
and for the single ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’ named after the answer given by a schoolgirl in<br />
San Diego when asked why she’d killed her classmates.<br />
News reports on the Ethiopian famine in 1984, Geldof and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure<br />
co-wrote the charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Performed under the name Band<br />
Aid, it featured some of the biggest stars of the time, and became the bestselling single in<br />
UK history – raising millions for charity.<br />
Following this, Geldof became heavily involved in plans for Live Aid, a charity concert to<br />
raise money for the African poor. Two marathon shows were held simultaneously in July<br />
1985, one at Wembley Stadium in London and one at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. The<br />
event raised millions for charity, and is still widely applauded as one of the greatest live<br />
shows ever.<br />
His charity work has been recognised throughout the world, and as a result, he has been<br />
nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize and received a knighthood.<br />
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has<br />
grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day.<br />
Rarely off the road since the demise of Ian Dury in 2000, but now with Derek Hussey fronting<br />
the band, the Blockheads are still one of the most underrated British bands of all time, with<br />
a legion of fans of all ages.<br />
Derek Hussey’s lyrics in the band’s new songs keep the combination of poetry, word play,<br />
earthy humour and deadly-accurate observations of everyday, British working-class life, that<br />
Ian Dury had perfected, but with an added bite for the 21st century.<br />
Along with some new material you can expect to hear “Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick”,<br />
“Wake Up And Make Love With Me”, “Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)”, “What A Waste”,<br />
“Clevor Trever”, “Sweet Gene Vincent” and many more from the illustrious back catalogue.<br />
The Blockheads are fronted by Derek ‘The Draw’ Hussey, and Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy,<br />
John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher still remain from the original band.<br />
www.theblockheads.com<br />
Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up And Rock does what it<br />
says on the tin....Jasper is back to his very best....mic<br />
in hand regaling the audience with his inimitable<br />
stand up routines before introducing his musical<br />
compatriots that have been ‘rockin’ audiences all<br />
over the world. Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper’s<br />
mate has rock star credentials that most dream<br />
of from the Move through ELO and has one of the<br />
finest bands around. Rockin’ Berries lead singer<br />
Geoff Turton, celtic rock band Quills lead singer ‘Joy’ and the Bev Bevan band comprising<br />
some of the country’s finest musicians.<br />
So do not miss this unique show that gives the opportunity to see and hear great<br />
legendary artistes belt out a night of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he<br />
belongs......making us laugh!!<br />
Tickets £18 Tickets £25 Tickets £20, Concessions £18<br />
Tickets £25<br />
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SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 7.30PM SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 7.30PM<br />
Tony Denton Promotions Presents<br />
This haunting tragedy with its beautiful areas will transport you to the<br />
world in which it is set.<br />
La Traviata is an Opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi, set to an Italian<br />
libretto by Francesco Maria Piave - a love story shrouded in sacrifice and<br />
misunderstanding. Masterpiece in its own right, it contains some of Verdi’s<br />
most beautiful and memorable music.<br />
The title La Traviata means literally The Fallen Woman, or perhaps<br />
more figuratively, The Woman Who Strayed. It is based on La Dame aux<br />
Camélias, a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils. It<br />
recounts Dumas’ true-life affair with the beautiful demi-mondaine, Marie<br />
Duplessis.<br />
A courtesan called Violetta is stuck in a round of endless parties until<br />
Alfredo, a geeky writer, convinces her to live in the country. Deeply in love,<br />
all is blissful contentment until some home truths convince her to leave<br />
Alfredo and head back into the arms of another…<br />
Shadowing Violetta is the disease that so often afflicts morally<br />
questionable 19th-century women: consumption.<br />
Verdi’s music encompasses an astonishing range of moods and emotions,<br />
from Alfredo’s fresh-faced charms to Violetta’s vivid effervescence, which is<br />
perfectly captured in ‘Sempre libera’, a vocal showpiece to rival any other.<br />
A tragic and resonant tale of society and morality, La Traviata combines<br />
compelling characters with hugely powerful, moving and instantly<br />
recognisable melodies, making it still, 160 years after its 1853 debut, one<br />
of the most emotionally engaging and popular Operas of all time.<br />
To see this opera is to have an experience of unforgettable emotive power<br />
and reflection.<br />
2004 X factor finalists and multi-platinum<br />
selling vocal quartet G4 are excited to<br />
announce that, due to unprecedented<br />
demand, they have confirmed a schedule<br />
for a multi-date UK tour to celebrate their<br />
10th Anniversary. The Reunion Tour will<br />
take two halves, the first in April, the second<br />
in the autumn.<br />
G4 set an exciting trend by bringing<br />
classical music to British reality TV screens<br />
for the first time in 2004 with their<br />
performance of Nessun Dorma. However,<br />
it was their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody<br />
that became their signature tune, storming<br />
the charts in 2005. Their eponymous debut<br />
album went straight to No.1, selling more<br />
than 245,000 in the first week, making it<br />
THE REUNION TOUR<br />
SUPPORT ACT - CHARLOTTE JACONELLI<br />
SOPRANO & BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT RUNNER-UP<br />
the fastest-selling album of the year . In<br />
2007, after three albums, over two million<br />
album sales and five sell-out tours with<br />
performances in many of the UK’s iconic<br />
venues, they decided to disband to follow<br />
individual interests.<br />
The Reunion Tour has been inspired by the<br />
overwhelming response to G4’s 10 Year<br />
Reunion concert at London’s Barbican<br />
Centre on November 17th.<br />
Experience G4’s trademark sound: expect<br />
to hear the tunes that helped make them<br />
famous, such as My Way, Nessun Dorma<br />
and Bohemian Rhapsody, alongside some<br />
fresh takes on music of more recent years.<br />
It’s sure to be an evening to live long in the<br />
memory: not to be missed!<br />
Tickets £29.50, Concessions £27.50<br />
Tickets £22.50, Concessions £21, VIP £75<br />
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FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER 7.30PM SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER 7.30PM<br />
FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER 7.30PM SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER 7.30PM<br />
A lively production, infused<br />
with old world charm, Coppélia<br />
appeals to audiences of all<br />
ages with its captivating story<br />
of an eccentric toymaker and<br />
his beloved doll. The colourful<br />
costumes, lively characters and<br />
beautiful music from Delibes all<br />
combine to create a magical and<br />
comical classic that warms and<br />
entertains from start to finish.<br />
Coppélia is guaranteed to lift the<br />
hearts of all the family.<br />
VFB’s eternal production of<br />
Coppélia embellishes the original<br />
E.T.A. Hoffmann tale with<br />
fabulous dancing and beautiful<br />
storytelling. We follow the<br />
adventures of old Dr. Coppelius<br />
and his prized doll, and the two<br />
lovers, Swanhilda and Franz on an<br />
enchanting evening of mischief,<br />
frivolity and a lovers‘ tiff.<br />
Returning by popular demand,<br />
Vienna Festival Ballet’s production<br />
of Coppélia promises to delight<br />
audiences of all ages.<br />
“A truly spellbinding performance”<br />
“Talented array of young artists”<br />
A VISION OF ELVIS<br />
A Vision Of Elvis is one the world’s leading touring Elvis<br />
productions. Celebrating all the music of Elvis Presley from<br />
Sun Studio’s through to ‘68 Comeback with the finale being<br />
the Concert Years engaging audiences with an uplifting and<br />
authentic Elvis experience. Fresh from a smash hit European<br />
tour, A Vision Of Elvis returns to the UK to bring Elvis fans<br />
old and new a night not to be missed. On stage, the award<br />
winning, Rob Kingsley has the total package - the look... the<br />
sound... the charisma, and together with his spectacular live<br />
10 piece band this show leaves the audience in no doubt<br />
that they are witnessing a truly authentic Elvis show.<br />
COUNTRY SUPERSTARS<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Europe’s Leading Country Multi-Tribute Show<br />
This show is hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 22 years<br />
and is Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country - Dolly Parton. Sarah Jayne and Award<br />
Winning Vocal Impersonator Andy Crust take us on a journey back through time meeting<br />
some of the most influential icons who shaped Country history and the music.<br />
Country music will live on forever, a must see for any fans of Country Music!<br />
LEE NELSON<br />
SUITED AND BOOTED<br />
Due to exceptional demand Lee Nelson’s brand new show has been extended into autumn<br />
<strong>2015</strong>! You may have seen him host Live at The Apollo, caught him singing on The X Factor,<br />
or trying to board the plane to the World Cup with the England squad, now come and<br />
experience the world through Lee’s eyes as he takes on the big issues: family, fatherhood,<br />
politics… and the true value of the Cadbury’s Creme Egg.<br />
“Never less than ingenious. . . a seamlessly entertaining touring show” The Times<br />
“Comedy Genius” Daily Mirror<br />
Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18, Under 16 £13, Ballet Student £11 Tickets £18, Concessions £16.50<br />
Tickets £18.50 Tickets £20<br />
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TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER<br />
2.00PM<br />
FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER<br />
7.30PM<br />
SEATING PLAN<br />
HOW TO FIND US & PARKING<br />
Free after 3pm<br />
STAGE<br />
STALLS<br />
A 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 A 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A<br />
B 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 B 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 B<br />
C 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 C 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C<br />
D 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 D 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 D<br />
E 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 E 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 E<br />
F 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 F 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 F<br />
Please be aware that in addition to Tendring District Council offering a free car park permit<br />
for every household in the District, the Council is operating free after 3pm parking for<br />
everyone. All TDC car parks are free from 3pm to 8am.<br />
The High Street car park opposite the <strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong>, accessible from Carnarvon Road is<br />
free to everyone from 3pm to 8am and has space for up to 200 cars all evening, ground<br />
level only. The car park is well lit and also covered by CCTV and regular security patrols.<br />
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 G 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
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TIERED SEATING<br />
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 J 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 J 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
J<br />
ANITA HARRIS<br />
JUST LOVING YOU - MY LIFE IN SHOWBUSINESS<br />
SOLID GOLD 70s<br />
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 K 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 K 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 K<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 L 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 L<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 M 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 M 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 M<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 N 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 N 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 N<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 O 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 O<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 P 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 P<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Q 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Q<br />
Anita Harris sings live on stage in a wonderful new show of music and chat charting her life<br />
in showbusiness with rare film and tv clips of her work.<br />
There’s comedy and surprises and a very special ‘questions and answers’ segment where you<br />
can personally put a question to Anita.<br />
Anita’s breathtaking career includes starring in Las Vegas and on London’s West End where<br />
she appeared for two years as the star of the musical Cats. Her work includes Carry On films<br />
and she has featured in seven Royal Variety shows.<br />
Anita is a Pantomime legend, and has worked alongside Tommy Cooper, Morecambe & Wise<br />
and Kenneth Williams to name a few.<br />
The show is not to be missed and includes live music with the fabulous Peter Gill musicians.<br />
Why not bring along a group party booking !<br />
Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems revive the golden age of<br />
pop. A fabtastic night of hits from Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, 10CC, David Essex, Suzi<br />
Quatro, David Cassidy, ELO, The Carpenters, Osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more.<br />
Sparkling vocals, starring supercool musicians that have performed with Mike Oldfield,<br />
Asia and Ultravox, step back to a time of Pans People and Eurovision; Luke Skywalker and<br />
Saturday Night Fever; Danny and Sandy. . .Dastardly and Muttley.<br />
The top of the pops time of your life guaranteed!<br />
www.easytheatres.com<br />
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 R 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 R<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 S 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 S<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 T 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 T 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 T<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 U 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 U 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 U<br />
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 V 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 V 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 V<br />
DRESS CIRCLE<br />
A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 A<br />
B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 B 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 B<br />
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 C 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 C<br />
D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 D 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 D<br />
E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 E 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 E<br />
F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 F 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 F<br />
G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 G 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 G<br />
H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 H 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 H<br />
I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 I<br />
J 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 J 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 J<br />
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 K 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 K<br />
L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 L 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 L<br />
Please note: Seating arrangements change for certain shows. Please check at the time of booking.<br />
Limited wheelchair spaces are available. Please state that you require a wheelchair space when booking.<br />
Tickets £14.50, Concessions £13<br />
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Tickets £19.50, Senior £18.50, Under 16 £10<br />
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AUTUMN AT A GLANCE<br />
Pull-out and pin to your wall or noticeboard!<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
Sat 5th Barry Steel’s Roy Orbison<br />
Fri 11th Sir Bob Geldof in Concert<br />
Sat 12th The Blockheads<br />
Sun 13th<br />
Stand Up and Rock<br />
- Jasper Carrott<br />
Sat 19th La Traviata<br />
Sat 26th G4<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Fri 2nd<br />
Coppelia - Vienna Festival<br />
Ballet<br />
Sat 10th A Vision of Elvis<br />
Fri 16th Country Superstars<br />
Sat 17th Lee Nelson<br />
Tues 20th Anita Harris<br />
Fri 23rd Solid Gold 70s Show<br />
Tues 27th Halloween Workshops<br />
Thurs 29th LDN Wrestling<br />
Fri 30th The Kast Off Kinks<br />
Sat 31st Peter Pan the Musical<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
Fri 6th Sally Morgan<br />
Tues 10th &<br />
Wed 11th<br />
Dinosaur Zoo<br />
Sat 14th Victorian Christmas Market<br />
Tues 17th<br />
Shakespeare Schools<br />
Festival<br />
Sat 21st<br />
The Frank Sinatra<br />
Centennial Concert<br />
Fri 27th The Sherry Babys<br />
Sat 28th The Circus of Horrors<br />
DECEMBER<br />
Tues 1st Christmas Memories<br />
Sat 12th -<br />
Sun 3rd Jan<br />
Aladdin<br />
PRINCES<br />
THEATRE<br />
TOWN HALL, CLACTON-ON-SEA<br />
BOX OFFICE: 01255 68 66 33<br />
BOOK ONLINE: www.essex-live.co.uk<br />
WHAT’S ON: www.tendringdc.gov.uk<br />
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BOOKING & INFORMATION<br />
TUESDAY 27th OCTOBER 10.00AM & 4.30PM THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER 7.30PM<br />
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS<br />
Tickets for shows are available from the Box Office in the Town<br />
Hall, Visitor Information Centre. You can visit in person or by<br />
telephone on 01255 686633. Tickets are also available to buy at<br />
the Box Office on the night of the performance, but it is always<br />
best to phone first to be sure. We accept all major credit and<br />
debit cards. You can also buy online at www.essex-live.co.uk<br />
(subject to booking fee). Doors open 45 mins before show time<br />
(unless stated otherwise).<br />
ORGANISE A GROUP NIGHT OUT<br />
Why not organise a group night out for friends and family or<br />
work colleagues? We can offer group booking discounts at many<br />
performances and will provide you with publicity and other<br />
support to help you organise a great night out. Contact the<br />
<strong>Theatre</strong> Management team on 01255 686653 to discuss.<br />
MOBILE PHONES<br />
We ask that you consider others, and please ensure that your<br />
mobile phone is switched off during performances.<br />
FACILITIES AND ACCESS FOR<br />
DISABLED PEOPLE<br />
The <strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> aims to be accessible and welcoming to<br />
all and we are committed to making your visit as easy and<br />
enjoyable as possible. Disabled people who are unable to attend<br />
without assistance may bring a personal assistant for free<br />
(proof of DLA will be required). Please inform the Box Office of<br />
any special requirements at the time of booking. The <strong>Theatre</strong> is<br />
accessible by wheelchair and also has an induction loop system.<br />
PARKING<br />
High Street Car Park available from 3.00pm to 8.00am - Free<br />
of charge.<br />
DATA PROTECTION<br />
We are committed to upholding the data protection principles<br />
of good information handling practice. When processing your<br />
booking, the box office will ask for your name, address and<br />
telephone number and will ask if you would like to be kept<br />
informed about forthcoming events at The <strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong>.<br />
BOOKING THE THEATRE<br />
The <strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> is the ideal venue for business meetings,<br />
corporate events, conferences, product launches, Weddings and<br />
Christenings. We have a number of rooms available, including<br />
a licensed bar area and we can also provide catering and<br />
conference support services if required.<br />
YOUR BUSINESS CAN PLAY A PART<br />
Supporting the arts can significantly raise your business profile,<br />
with such a wide variety of performances taking place at the<br />
theatre, including those by the <strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> Youth Company,<br />
there are plenty of opportunities for you to become involved.<br />
We can offer a range of sponsorship opportunities with added<br />
benefits enabling you to entertain your clients, promote your<br />
business objectives and enjoy a great night out at the same<br />
time.<br />
For information about booking the theatre or sponsorship<br />
opportunities, contact the theatre management team on 01255<br />
686653 or e-mail wbilsby@tendringdc.gov.uk<br />
BOX OFFICE / VISITOR<br />
INFORMATION CENTRE<br />
Opening times Mon – Thur: 9.00am – 4.30pm<br />
Fri:<br />
9.00am – 4.15pm<br />
Sat:<br />
9.30am – 3.30pm<br />
BOX OFFICE:<br />
01255 68 66 33<br />
TICKETS<br />
Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Children)<br />
BOOK ONLINE:<br />
www.essex-live.co.uk<br />
www.tendringdc.gov.uk/leisure/princes-theatre<br />
REFUNDS/EXCHANGES:<br />
Please note tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged once sold.<br />
E-CIGARETTES<br />
We do not permit the use of e-cigarettes or vaping indoors at the<br />
<strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong>. This is in line with World Health Organisation<br />
Guidance.<br />
REFRESHMENTS<br />
Bar – Our bar is open 45 minutes before the performance and<br />
during intervals. A wide selection of drinks are available as<br />
well as a selection of crisps, nuts, tea and coffee. We also offer<br />
advance ordering to avoid the interval rush.<br />
SWEETS & ICE CREAMS<br />
A selection of sweets and ice creams are available for purchase<br />
prior to the commencement of the show and during the interval.<br />
Conditions: The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going<br />
to press. Please note performance start times may vary. We reserve the right<br />
to make alterations to the programme if necessary and will endeavour to give<br />
ticket holders plenty of notice as and when this may occur. We cannot be held<br />
responsible for cancellations or changes made by external promoters/hirers<br />
of the theatre. Admission may be refused under certain circumstances and a<br />
refund may not be made. Please check tickets at the time of purchase to ensure<br />
they are correct.<br />
HALLOWEEN WORKSHOPS<br />
SPOOKY EXTRAVAGANZA<br />
A spooky half term fun-filled spooktastic adventure – jam packed with drama, physical<br />
theatre, and make up.<br />
Experience our drama workshop with this fun filled one-day extravaganza! Children shall use<br />
games and exercises to create atmosphere and devise thrilling and insightful accounts of<br />
various chilling dramatic characters such as the witches from Macbeth.<br />
Students will also be given the opportunity to create their own spook characters and design<br />
and apply make-up.<br />
The Technical workshop will give students an introduction to sound, lighting and special<br />
effects.<br />
Ages 6 - 16<br />
Bring Packed Lunch<br />
LDN WRESTLING<br />
<strong>2015</strong> is the year that LDN Wrestling celebrates10 plus years of presenting the very best in<br />
live wrestling events throughout the UK.<br />
Top stars from all corners of the globe will be appearing on this very special event to face<br />
the very best of British wrestling personalities in this brand new 2 hour action packed<br />
family event.<br />
Look out for the future stars of WWE and some faces from the glory days of the Saturday<br />
afternoon, World Of Sport TV wrestling days as they join the audience to celebrate this<br />
history making achievement.<br />
LDN Wrestling is the best family show out there. Come see for yourself and we guarantee<br />
you will not be disappointed.<br />
After the show, you can meet all the stars with the Backstage pass, you shake their hands<br />
and get their autographs! Great Family fun!<br />
Doors 7pm, Bell time 7.30pm<br />
Tickets £10 each workshop or £15 both, Technical Workshop £15 Tickets £13, Concessions £11<br />
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FRIDAY 30th OCTOBER<br />
7.30PM<br />
SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER<br />
2.30PM<br />
FRIDAY 6th NOVEMBER<br />
7.30PM<br />
SALLY MORGAN<br />
Not to be missed! The Kast off Kinks are former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’,<br />
back together to re-live the good times. This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original<br />
drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60’s & 70’s),<br />
Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80’s & 90’s and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke<br />
(guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose).<br />
Expect all the hits, including: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny<br />
Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, and many more for a great night out!<br />
Second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning!’<br />
A spectacular musical adaptation of the timeless tale about the boy who never grows up.<br />
Let your imagination take you to Neverland with Peter and Wendy meeting Lost Boys,<br />
Indians and the villainous Captain Hook - not forgetting his silly sidekick Smee!<br />
Why not add to the fun and dress as your favourite character? There will be a<br />
special prize for the best dressed and everyone will have the chance to meet the cast<br />
after the show. With enchanting songs, plenty of fun and laughter and a sprinkling of fairy<br />
dust, this is the perfect way to make literature come alive for the whole family.<br />
World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns<br />
with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes<br />
that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave.<br />
Sally’s infectiously fun and down-to-earth personality often leaves audiences in fits of<br />
laughter, bringing a refreshing twist to the work of mediums.<br />
This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see<br />
this phenomenal psychic in action!<br />
The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.<br />
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Tickets £20, Concessions £18<br />
Tickets £8.50, Concessions £7.50<br />
Tickets £23<br />
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TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER, 4.30PM & WEDNESDAY 11th NOVEMBER, 10.30AM & 4.30PM<br />
SAT 14th NOVEMBER 9.30AM TUES 17th NOVEMBER 7.00PM SAT 21st NOVEMBER 7.30PM<br />
DARE TO GET UP CLOSE<br />
AND PERSONAL!<br />
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www.dinosaurzoolive.com<br />
Now introducing the<br />
Tyrannosaurus Rex to the<br />
stage, Dinosaur Zoo brings<br />
these awesome prehistoric<br />
creatures to life as you’ve<br />
never seen them before.<br />
From cute baby dinos to teethgnashing<br />
giants, marvel and<br />
interact with extraordinary<br />
life-like dinosaurs in this<br />
imaginative and hilarious live<br />
show.<br />
But watch out. Not all of these<br />
ravenous reptiles are as tame<br />
as they seem…<br />
Direct from the West End,<br />
Dinosaur Zoo is fast becoming<br />
a world-wide phenomenon,<br />
offering guaranteed fun for<br />
all the family. A Tryannosauric<br />
treat for all ages 3+. Book now<br />
for this truly dinosaursome<br />
live show.<br />
Danger seats £16<br />
(Rows A&B)<br />
Tickets £13.50<br />
Schools £9.50<br />
Buy 10 get one free<br />
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS<br />
MARKET<br />
Clacton’s <strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> will be transformed on Saturday<br />
14 November into a Victorian Christmas Treasure Trove.<br />
Over 30 local community groups will be offering a wide<br />
range of festive fayre to raise vital funds for local charities.<br />
The event, which is one of Clacton’s most popular, opens<br />
the doors from 9.30 until 3.00pm and stallholders clad in<br />
Victorian costume will be selling Christmas gifts and crafts,<br />
stocking fillers, Christmas cards, home crafted jewellery,<br />
sweets and soft toys, to name just a few.<br />
Santa Claus has promised to make an early visit for those<br />
children wishing to hand him their Christmas goody list by<br />
kind invitation and as a guest of The Clacton Rotary Club.<br />
This annual event usually attracts over 1,500 people, who<br />
have never been disappointed with the goods on offer.<br />
The <strong>Princes</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> is thrilled to welcome local talent to the<br />
stage as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival.<br />
Four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays.<br />
Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools<br />
while enjoying a wonderful evening of entertainment. You<br />
will see Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it<br />
before!<br />
The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth<br />
drama festival and enables over 1,000 primary, secondary,<br />
and special schools to stage abridged Shakespeare<br />
productions in their local professional theatre. 35,000<br />
young people will take to stages across the UK.<br />
Details of participating schools and the plays they are<br />
performing can be obtained from the Box Office.<br />
Entrance fee £1, Children free Tickets £9, Concessions £7,<br />
Groups booking of 20+ £6<br />
THE FRANK SINATRA<br />
CENTENNIAL CONCERT<br />
With Special Guests: Kenny Lynch and Anita Harris<br />
Celebrating one hundred years since the icon was born in<br />
Hoboken, New Jersey, this show is far more than a Tribute<br />
to Frank Sinatra. The magic of Sinatra live in concert is<br />
captured perfectly by the award winning David Alacey.<br />
This lavish production features the stunning L.A Showgirls,<br />
The Swinging Buddy Greco Band, under the Direction of<br />
Paul Drakeley and guest stars including Anita Harris and<br />
the evergreen British Entertainer – Kenny Lynch.<br />
All of the hit songs and anthems made popular by the<br />
legendary performer such as “Come Fly With Me”, “The<br />
Lady Is A Tramp”, “My Way”, “Strangers in The Night” and<br />
of course, New York New York are included along with many<br />
rarer gems.<br />
Tickets £22 Concessions £20<br />
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FRIDAY 27th NOVEMBER 7.30PM SATURDAY 28th NOVEMBER 7.30PM TUESDAY 1st DECEMBER 2.00PM<br />
THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS<br />
21ST ANNIVERSARY TOUR - WELCOME TO THE CARNEVIL<br />
THE SHERRY BABYS<br />
A Celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons presented by Europe’s number 1<br />
tribute “THE SHERRY BABYS “<br />
”THE SHERRY BABYS “ will take you on a musical journey through the sounds of one of the<br />
most successful bands of all time. Classic songs such as “Sherry, Walk like a man, Oh what a<br />
night and many more. THE SHERRY BABYS” recreate the iconic sound of the “Four Seasons”<br />
The first part of the show the Boys will take you back to where it all began, performing the<br />
classic 50’s songs as the “Four Seasons” once did. Hits included; Still of the night, Oh Carol,<br />
Teenager in love and Why do fools fall in love.<br />
With slick choreography and the recognisable falsetto, this really sets the scene for a great<br />
night. Acoustic versions of songs are a highlight in this part of the show which demonstrate<br />
the diversity and harmonic sounds as once done by the great band themselves.<br />
By the end of the first half you will definatly be “hanging on” to your seats and”beggin” for<br />
more. The second half of the show is truly party time, where all the famous hits come out<br />
such as, Can’t take my eyes off you, let’s hang on, Ragdoll, Grease, Working my way back to<br />
you and many more.<br />
This is a show you definitely don’t want to miss.<br />
The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & now a West End smash is<br />
back to mark its 21st Anniversary in spectacular style.<br />
The last few years has seen the profile of The Circus of Horrors jump tremendously after<br />
rampaging into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & to this date it is still the only circus ever<br />
to reach the finals.<br />
The latest incarnation ‘Welcome to the Carnevil’ is set in Victorian London in 1899, Jack<br />
the Ripper was still at large and this was the age of the Freakshow. A young girl dreamt of<br />
running away to join the Circus only to see her dream become a nightmare in a decrepit<br />
and corpse ridden Carnevil, plagued by a swamp of Killer Klowns, Sword Swallowers, Demon<br />
Drawfs, Death Deifying Aerialists, a Guiness World Record holding Hairculian Diva swinging<br />
solely from her hair, back flipping & fire limboing acrobats & lots lots more. A show ruled by<br />
the undead & climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse.<br />
Some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, performed by an almighty cast<br />
with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. www.circusofhorrors.co.uk<br />
From the producers of Remember When At Christmas comes a brand new Christmas<br />
matinee nostalgia show. Neil Sands and his brilliant cast are back with their all new <strong>2015</strong><br />
production, which promises to be their biggest and best yet.<br />
This enchanting Christmas production is a truly wonderful mixture of all of your favourite<br />
Christmas songs and carols, stunning costumes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun, and a<br />
unique atmosphere that will warm your heart on the coldest winters day, taking you back to<br />
a time when Christmas really was the most wonderful time of the year.<br />
Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18 Tickets £22, Concessions £18<br />
Tickets £11, Concessions £10<br />
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JANUARY<br />
29th Jive Aces -<br />
Cabaret Style<br />
with Dance<br />
Floor area<br />
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18th,<br />
19th<br />
21st<br />
26th<br />
Mister Maker<br />
Madam<br />
Butterfly<br />
MARCH<br />
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18th<br />
Tony Stockwell<br />
Money for<br />
Nothing - Dire<br />
Straits Tribute<br />
Navi - King of<br />
Pop<br />
Bee Gees<br />
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