BAT Whats On Guide Oct 2019 - August 2020

What's On Guide
May – December 2017

Seating plan
Accessibility
All areas in the building are fully accessible.
Wheelchair spaces are available for our
performances so please let the box office
know in advance if you wish to book one.
Cards
We accept MasterCard, Switch and Visa.
Please note there is a 50p charge per
transaction for this service.
Postage
Tickets can also be posted out to you at a
cost of 75p.
Concessions
These are available on some shows for
audience members over 60, students (NUS),
children under 16, registered disabled
patrons, Essex Carers Discount Card holders
and registered unemployed. (Please bring
proof of status when making your booking.)
This does vary from show to show, so please
do check with the box office when booking
your tickets.
Children under 18 months
Unfortunately we are unable to admit
babes in arms without a valid ticket. This
applies to all shows.
Refunds
Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged
once purchased, so please check that you
are booking for the event that you wish to
attend. Refunds will only be given if the
show has been cancelled. We will try our
very best to resell your tickets if the event is
sold out.
Finding us: By car
Braintree Arts Theatre is located at the
Notley High School & Braintree Sixth
Form Campus on Notley Road, Braintree.
Free parking is available at the theatre
for approximately 250 cars and several
coaches. Please see our website www.
braintreeartstheatre.com for detailed
instructions of how to get here if you are
using a Sat Nav.
By bus
The number 21/21A bus stops and departs
from the bus stop just outside of the theatre
grounds. For times and destinations of
these buses, please see our website.
By train
The nearest train station to Braintree Arts
Theatre is Braintree Railway Station, about
25 minutes walk away, situated on Station
Approach.
Family ticket offer
Look out for our family
discount icon on several of our
shows, This applies to groups
of 4 tickets (2 x adults, 2 x
conc) and must be purchased at the same
time.
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A Note From Our Theatre Manager
Hello and Welcome to Braintree Arts Theatre What’s on Guide.
Within this brochure you will find lots of information about the
fantastic shows we have coming up from May to
December and we hope you’re looking forward to
what’s to come as much as we are!
As a theatre we continue to go from
strength to strength since our opening
in 2011. This is down to great
shows, lively atmosphere and
our brilliant, loyal customers.
As always, we endeavour
to provide an excellent
customer experience, a
very warm welcome,
great bar services and
a memorable night out
for you, friends and family.
Thank you as always for your continued support and I look forward to welcoming
you to your great local theatre once again.
With kindest regards,
Phil Pattie
Theatre and Technical Manager
Box Office Information
Opening times: Monday-Friday: 11am-4pm
Phone number: 01376 556 354
Email: boxoffice@braintreeartstheatre.com
Address: Braintree Arts Theatre, Notley Road, Braintree, Essex CM7 1WY
We are extremely proud of our certificate of
excellence awarded by tripadvisor and the
five star reviews we have received from our
customers.
Thank you to everyone who has left feedback
and we would love to hear from everyone else
about your experiences at the theatre.
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Giovanni Pernice
‘il ballo è vita’
Los Endos
Sat 6 May, 2.30 & 7.30pm
Giovanni Pernice & Luba Mushtuk, from
Strictly Come Dancing, star in ‘il ballo è
vita’.
Joined by professional dancers from
‘Dancing with the Stars Ireland’, this is not
just another ‘An evening with….’ show, but
a wonderful evening including a story set
in a Sicilian Caffè/Bar, our leading man,
Giovanni, thinks he has found love, but not
everything is as easy as it first appears…
Expect dances such as the ‘Quickstep’,
‘Samba’, ‘Rhumba’, ‘Pasodoble’,
’Argentine Tango’ and of course …his
signature dance - the ‘Jive’.
An elegant and beautiful tale is in store in
this classy narrative which exudes love &
passion.
The show is directed and choreographed
by Jason Gilkison (Creative Director of
Strictly Come dancing) and produced by
Paul Irving.
Sat 13 May, 7.30pm
Seconds Out was Genesis’ second live
album, taken from the band’s 1977 tour,
which was the source of all songs on the
double album (except Cinema Show from
the 1976 tour). Crucially, guitarist Steve
Hackett left the band during mid-1977 as
Seconds Out was being mixed and the
band was never the same again.
Los Endos are celebrating the 40th
anniversary of this key moment in Genesis
history with the whole original set list, plus
“Seconds Out – Round Two”, additional
classic encores to create an unmissable
concert!
Hear Genesis music played and sung
with a passion and accuracy that is eerily
accurate - be warned if you haven’t had a
Los Endos experience before!
No serious Genesis fan will want to miss
this opportunity to travel back in time for a
knock-out performance.
£40 premium, £26 standard, £25 conc
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Faith - George Michael
The Legacy
Fri Sat 1913 May, 7.30pm
International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and
his band, “Legacy” pay tribute to the late
George Michael.
In a celebration of the pop icon’s career
the show recaptures the spirit of George
Michael’s hugely successful greatest hits
tour 25 live, which he performed from 2006-
2008.
The show features the legendary singer’s
chart topping hits along with a selection of
his fans favourites from his successful solo
career and the wham! years.
The former “stars in their eyes” contestant
has performed his George Michael show
all over the globe for many years. The
UK based singer is a huge admirer of the
former Wham! frontman. He leaves no stone
unturned in his quest for perfection, whilst
honouring the sorely missed pop idol.
FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL – THE LEGACY
is an unmissable show for any George
Michael fan. Wayne’s stunning vocals will
leave you spellbound and believing you are
in the presence of the late great superstar.
Bar6
Bar6
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meeting point for relaxed
relaxed
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interval interval drink. drink. As As well
as as being fully
accessible, it it also
offers an an outdoor
patio.
Our fully stocked bar
Our fully stocked bar
offers a wide variety of
offers alcoholic a wide beverages variety of
alcoholic (including beverages
local ales!)
(including and soft local drinks ales!) - teas
and and soft coffees drinks -too!
teas
and coffees too!
Bar6 is open 45
minutes before the
Bar6 is open 45
performance and
minutes
during the
before
interval.
the
All
performance purchased drinks and are
during allowed the in interval. the theatre. All
purchased drinks are
allowed in the theatre.
£20
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Spectacular
Science Show
Barry Steele and Friends
The Roy Orbison Story
Tue 30 May, 3pm
MARK THOMPSON’S Spectacular Science
Show
You think Science is boring, think again; this
is science like you have never seen before.
Explore the strange and magical properties
of matter with exploding elephant’s
toothpaste, vortex generating dustbins,
dancing paste, vanishing beakers and
even exploding Pringle tubes!
TV astronomer and author Mark Thompson
has been enthralling audiences for over 20
years with his fascinating journeys around
the Universe. Now he is turning his infectious
enthusiasm to things a little closer to home
with this brand new show
Suitable for a family audience.
£10 adult, £8 children up to 16 yrs,
£32 family
Sat 10 June, 7.30pm
Barry Steele is widely recognised as one
of the world’s leading vocalists playing
homage to legend Roy Orbison.
He’s stunned audiences across the globe
with his uncanny similarity and ability to
authentically revive the exquisite toetapping
sound of this music giant. Barry
Steele is quite simply unmissable, as he
takes you on this specially produced
musical journey in time, from the early
‘60s right through to the late ‘80s and the
internationally acclaimed concert ‘The
black and white night’.
The show also honours the time Roy spent
with the Traveling Wilburys. Add to the mix
star our fabulous singers celebrating the
music from legends Roy actually shared
centre stage all backed by a big screen
and phenomenally talented musicians
and you have yourselves an incredible
fusion of 60’s solid gold classics and 80’s
contemporary musical genius all on one
stage. This production really is very special,
so come along and celebrate the Big O’s
legacy with us!
£19
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The Jive Aces
Fri 16 June, 7.30pm
The Jive Aces – The UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band, are renowned worldwide for their high-energy
music and spectacular stage show. They are perhaps best known as the first live band to
reach the final rounds of “Britain’s Got Talent” and for their award winning viral video, “Bring Me
Sunshine”, which has 3 million views online and is so uplifting it’s even been prescribed by a doctor!
This swinging sextet average 300 shows a year and have performed for The Queen, as well as
working with Van Morrison, John Travolta among many others. They have also played to capacity
crowds at The Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, Glastonbury Festival, The London Olympics
and have graced stages in 40 countries, including major theatre tours in the USA.
They famously cheered up a grumpy Simon Cowell and wowed the judges on “BGT”. Other TV
appearances include: “Strictly Come Dancing”, “Children in Need” “Good Day Los Angeles” and
“The Alan Titchmarsh Show”.
Guest singer for the tour is Amy Baker, a sensational young singer from Portsmouth, whose warm,
jazzy vocals invoke such legends as Keely Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee. Her debut album
has been getting airplay on BBC Radio 2.
“Absolutely Brilliant! That really put me in a good mood.” – Simon Cowell
“Infectious, uplifting and a marvelous!” – Len Goodman
“Simply Sensational!” - The Stage
“Jive Aces rocked us, literally, and raised the roof!” - Huffington Post
£16
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Purple Zeppelin
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This time, the first set is played ‘Unplugged’
on acoustic instruments, comprising songs
from both bands. Then, in the second set,
they’ll plug in and play all the classic hits.
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The Searchers and
Hollies Experience
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Fri 14 July, 7.30pm
Church: so much more than
just a building. Braintree Arts
Theatre hosts our Sunday
morning meetings.
We are a community of
Christians that loves and
accepts everyone...
YOU are invited to come
along and experience the
love of Jesus and His Church
for yourself.
This show is brought to you by The FOD
band who performed their sensational
show Sixties Explosion so successfully at
Braintree Arts Theatre last July.
Yes – they are back here on Friday 14th
July with the show The Searchers & Hollies
Experience – The Best Of Both Worlds.
It features an incredible back catalogue
of hits from these two bands - all played
live. It is a show guaranteed to have you in
`Needles and Pins` with nostalgia as soon
as you `Walk in the room`. It is definitely
worth `Just one look` and you will say `Here
I go Again` I feel that `I`m Alive` when
hearing these melodic hits. So if you are
thinking about booking tickets just say `Yes
I will` after all you do not want to be saying
`I`m sorry Suzanne` I missed it. Come along
and enjoy a fantastic `Sugar and spice`
evening.
This 2 hour show features classic hit after hit
with great melodic tunes that made The
Searchers and The Hollies Pop Legends.
Over 30 hit songs are performed live in this
show.....A show definitely not to be missed !
£14, £12 conc.
We meet on Sunday
mornings from 10:30am for
Spirit-filled worship led by our
band, to meet with God
and to enjoy spending time
together as family over
refreshments. We have a full
programme for children too.
Everyone’s welcome!
Find out more here:
connect@kingscommunitychurch.org.uk
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Dreamboys
Wed 2 Aug, 7.30pm
The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male strip show, perfect for
a girls night out with all your friends.
Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever
produced. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such
as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning,
Geordie Shore and The Only Way Is Essex, plus massive sold out Worldwide tours, it’s no
wonder The Dreamboys have earned themselves the title of the only male strip group in
history to have celebrity status.
If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the UK, look no further than these
incredible stripping hunks. An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will
literally have you begging for more!!!
This is one action packed show full of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem that will leave
you breathless which you simply cannot afford to miss!!!
Book your Tickets now before it’s too late!!!
£24.50, £27.50 premium seat
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Sat 9 Sept, 7.30pm
Counterfeit Quo formed in Essex in early
1995 by four hardened Quo fans who
set out to recreate the dynamic Quo
performances of old. The band’s reputation
spread rapidly and they have now toured
every region of the U.K., ventured into
Europe and featured on local and national
BBC Radio.
An adrenaline charged set crashes its way
through many of Quo’s 22 top ten chart
hits including In The Army, Down Down,
Whatever You Want and Rocking All Over
The World, whilst still paying tribute to
glorious earlier albums like Piledriver, Hello
and ‘Quo’
So what you get is Heads Down, No-
Nonsense Boogie played on the familiar
beaten up green and white Telecasters by
the denim clad likenesses of Status Quo.
The band has also had the honour of
working with original Quo drummer John
Coghlan, current bassist John ‘Rhino’
Edwards, and been given the seal of
approval from no less than Quo’s very own
Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt.
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Uncle Funk and the Boogie Wonderband
Fri 15 Sept, 8pm
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Uncle Funk & The Boogie Wonderband play a winning set of disco classics – think “The
Greatest Hits Of Disco Volume 1” and you have an idea!
Every song in the set has been chosen with the dancefloor in mind – nothing indulgent,
nothing obscure, just the disco hits. Their musical perfection is matched with their
outrageous costumes, slick dance moves and energetic showmanship that will put smiles
on faces and keep feet firmly on the dancefloor.
The quality of the band is such that Uncle Funk & The Boogie Wonderband have been
booked to play many major UK festivals including Glastonbury (booked to headline the
Sensation stage in 2015, 2016 and 2017)
They have also played celebrity birthday parties, VDub Festivals, Carnivals and Butlin’s
mainstage.
Their new show – The Greatest Hits Of Disco takes the audience on a roller-coaster ride
through the greatest era of music. From The Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire, Chic, Abba and
The Bee Gees, to hits from KC & The Sunshine Band, Diana Ross and Candi Staton, Uncle
Funk & The Boogie Wonderband will dazzle you with their incredible musical dexterity!
You’ll have the time of your life!
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Sat 23 Sept, 7.30pm
The Greatest Music of the 20th Century
Wonderful memories of the classic Rat Pack
- Frank Sinatra – Dean Martin & Sammy
Davis Jr
Totally live show featuring the Rat Pack trio,
the Rat Pack Orchestra and the fabulous
Vegas Show Girls.
Every song a classic – Come Fly with Me,
Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr
Bojangles, Mack The Knife and many more
of your favourites.
Nothing but class, purveyors of cool, glitz
and glamour.
Come and re-live the magic
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Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook
Fri 6 Oct, 7.30pm
Touring UK theatres for the very first time, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is an
immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters.
Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC ADELE Special, the outstanding
Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your
favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.
The show faithfully recreates the magic of the three record-breaking albums 19, 21 and
25 - including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Set Fire To The Rain, Someone
Like You, Hello, Rolling In The Deep and the multi-million seller Skyfall.
£20
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Wrong Stewart and the
Farces
An Evening with Kristina &
Tristan
Sat 14 Oct, 8pm
Back by popular demand with a brand new
show, Wrong Stewart and The Farces are a
fantastic tribute band taking audiences by
storm performing the timeless classics by Rod
Stewart and a selection of Faces material.
This professional, accomplished feel good act
will be rocking Braintree Arts Theatre and will
have you on your feet in no time, dancing
and singing along to all the hits and more.
A standard set includes: “Maggie May”,
“Hand Bags and Glad Rags “, “Hot Legs” and
the Faces classic “Stay with me” to name a
few.
The band features the irrepressible, gravelly
voiced Graham Buxton as Wrong Stewart.
A highly experienced musician, Graham
has toured all over the world alongside
many famous acts, including Shane Ritchie,
Joe Pasquali, Mike Reid, D:ream and the
legendary Sir George Martin in the famous
Abbey Road Studios.
The backing band “The Farces” are made
up of the most experienced session musicians
working today.
Expect a fun filled night with all your favourite
hits and more!!!
£15
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Fri 20 Oct, 7:30pm
Strictly Come Dancing’ stars, Kristina Rihanoff
and Tristan MacManus, present an evening
of breath-taking dance routines - for one
night only!
With amazing Ballroom and Latin routines
such as the Waltz, the Paso Doble, the
Samba and favourites the Charleston and
the Argentine Tango.
The evening will also feature an amazing
professional singer/host.
Kristina appeared on the BBC hit show for
eight years, with her partners including Jason
Donovan, Ben Cohen, Daniel O’Donnell,
John Sergeant and Simon Webbe - with
whom she made the final.
Tristan starred in two series of the BBC show,
with the singer Jamelia and also ‘Mrs Brown’s
Boys’ star Jennifer Gibney. He has also
appeared on five seasons of the American
equivalent, ‘Dancing With The Stars’,
partnering Pamela Anderson and Gladys
Knight, to name a few.
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Jackson - Live in Concert
Wed 25 Oct, 7.30pm
Michael Jackson is not only remembered as one of the most influential artists of all time, but
many of today’s artists have been inspired by his iconic style. His career spanned nearly five
decades of music, and he was continually at the forefront of popular music.
Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael
Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs.
Ben’s portrayal of Jackson has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop
to have ever toured UK theatres. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions
of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational.
Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocal, an outstanding live band, fabulous costumes,
and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of
Pop. Pure MJ!
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Dirty Dusting
Mon 30 Oct, 7.30pm
After a sellout UK tour in 2016, Dirty Dusting
returns to the stage in 2017. Treat yourself to
an evening of pure theatrical Viagra!!
Three cleaning ladies, (past their sell by
date) start up a telephone sex line!!! “The
Telephone Belles” – A Dirty Sex Chat Line
that really cleans up!
A chance wrong number requiring A
Sex Chat Line rings into the office and
gives them a great idea… “Why not run
a Sex Chat Line?” After all, their age
and appearance won’t matter on the
telephone and providing they can keep
this a secret from their boss….they could
be onto a winner!! Needless to say…things
don’t go entirely according to plan.
Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood,
this production is directed by Leah Bell
who injects this hilarious play with a fresh
and lively approach coupled with her own
unique style.
Starring Crissy Rock (Hit TV Series
Bendorm and I’m a Celebrity), Leah
Bell (Comedienne and actress), Dolores
Porretta Brown (Stage and TV actress),
Introducing Andrew Green
£21
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Totally Tina
Sat 4 Nov, 7.30pm
Tina Turner is a phenomenon, having won 8 Grammys, sold over 200 million albums and
more concert tickets than any other artist in a career lasting four decades.
TOTALLY TINA! Is an International acclaimed award winning tribute revue show to the
Queen of Rock.
The show re-creates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band,
four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and
Soul. We take you from the early days with Ike, and songs like River Deep, Mountain High,
All the way through to Tina’s solo comeback in the 80s with her incredible cover of the Al
Green classic, Let’s Stay Together, to her massive solo hits like The Best and What’s Love
Got To Do With It.
With hand-made replica costumes and dance routines re-creating the look and feel of
Tina at her best, this is one spectacular show. We hope you enjoy it!
IT’S SIMPLY THE BEST!
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Lee Nelson
Serious Joker
Afterglow
Fri 10 Nov, 7.30pm
Due to huge demand, Lee’s brandnew,
best ever stand-up show has been
extended into autumn 2017.
You’ve seen him sneaking into places
he shouldn’t be, now come and see him
where he most definitely should be: live on
stage with his sensational Serious Joker Tour.
All profits from the show will be going to
Lee.
Parental Guidance Recommended.
“YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF”
Sepp Blatter
“GET HIM OUT!” Donald Trump
“YOU’VE GOT FOUR YESSES. WELL DONE”
Simon Cowell
Sat 18 Nov, 7:30pm
Afterglow is a Genesis Tribute Band that
came together in 2013 to cover the music
Genesis played once Phil Collins took on
vocal duties. The earlier Gabriel period is
well supported by numerous tribute bands
but there isn’t much opportunity to hear
those later tracks that are equally popular
with most Genesis fans.
Afterglow are not the kind of tribute act
that attempts to re-enact a particular
tour or dress up to look like the original
artists but rather to recreate the music that
Genesis played over the years. So don’t
expect costumes or Mellotrons catching
fire. Do expect to hear the music played
with authentic sounds and fastidious detail.
Everything from A Trick of the Tail right up to
We Can’t Dance... with a few oldies thrown
in for good measure!
“COMEDY LEGEND” The Sun
“COMEDY GENIUS” The Mirror
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Braintree Male Voice Choir
& Bocking Concert Brass
I Feel Good
Bocking Concert Brass
Fri 8 Dec, 7:30pm
Braintree’s very own and much-acclaimed
Male Voice Choir revives, after a gap of
several years, a previously well-established
tradition. They are once more teaming
up with Bocking Concert Brass to perform
seasonal songs and other music to get us in
the mood for the festive season.
Braintree Male Voice Choir, led by David
Wood and numbering nearly forty singers,
has received much critical acclaim for
their varied musical programmes both in
the UK and internationally. They have been
successful in many choir competitions.
Their Christmas Concert here last year with
Colchester Military Wives’ Choir was a sellout
event.
Founded in the 1970s, Bocking Concert
Brass, under their MD Ian Coote retains a
traditional brass band instrument lineup
and performs in a range of styles.
Entertainment always comes first - this is
not a competition band – and they are
frequently to be heard in the summer
months performing at open air public
concerts in the Braintree area.
Sat 9 Dec, 8pm
Celebrating the lives and music from four
of the greatest and most influential artists of
all time.
Prince, James Brown, Ray Charles & Little
Richard.
Starring the three time National Tribute
award winner Buzz D’ Angelo and his
fantastic Georgia All Star Band. This
spectacular two hour revue includes all
the greatest hits from these four American
music legends.
£12
£15
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Paul Chowdhry:
Live Innit
Santa’s Christmas
Wish
Kate Ashmead for Honalee Media Ltd presents
THE SANTA SHOW 2017
Santa’s
Christmas Wish
By Martin Parsons
£20
Fri 15 Dec, 7.30pm
Following his 2015 100 date sell-out
tour, comedy powerhouse and star of
Taskmaster, Live at The Apollo and Stand
Up for the Week, Paul Chowdhry brings his
highly anticipated new stand-up show to
venues nationwide.
‘It’s a rare and joyous thing to see a stand
up so vibrant and imperiously on top of his
game’ Five Stars - The Mail on Sunday
This show is suitable for those aged 12 and
over
box office: 01376 556 354
What would Santa
Sat 23 Dec, love 10:30am for Christmas? & 1pm
Join the adventure to
grant his secret wish,
then meet Santa after &
Christmas is a season receive a of special joy, present! love and sharing, a
time when Santa delivers presents all over the
world…but what would Santa himself like for
“The show delivered all it promised –
Christmas? magical, interactive, song-filled,
festive fun; it was great!”
MUMS IN THE KNOW
Dasher the Reindeer has an idea, Pompom the
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Penguin thinks he knows, or maybe Snowy the
Snowman has the answer?
Mrs Claus needs all their help – and yours – to
find out!
Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give
Santa the very best Christmas, then meet him at
his home in the North Pole! There every child will
receive a special present from Father Christmas
in our popular meet, greet and treat, after the
most Christmassy Christmas show ever!
Songs include festive favorite’s Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jingle Bells, When Santa
Got Stuck Up The Chimney, The Twelve Days Of
Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and
many more!”
Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, song-filled,
interactive family show particularly suitable for 2-7
year olds. It lasts 40 minutes followed by a special
meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas
himself!
£9.50 adult, £8 children up to 16,
Family £31
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Looking for a venue to host a conference,
dance show or private event?
Our modern venue can hold up to 300
people in the main auditorium and has full
sound, lighting, projection and AV facilities.
Our automated retractable tiered seating
allows us to create a fully standing venue if
required.
Looking for something smaller? We also
have several smaller seminar rooms each
housing their own dedicated media
facilities.
Situated on the outskirts of Braintree, the
theatre has free parking for 250 vehicles,
with six dedicated disabled parking bays.
Wheelchair access is provided throughout
the building including backstage.
We are pleased to offer all hirers free WiFi.
From staffing, to catering, to box office, we
can do it all.
Technical specifications of our main
auditorium can be found on our
website. (www.braintreeartstheatre.com)
For further details and pricing, please
contact Theatre Management on
01376 556357.
box office: 01376 556 354
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Sat 6 May Giovanni Pernice - ‘il ballo è vita’ (Dance is Life) 2
Sat 13 May Los Endos 2
Fri 19 May Faith - George Michael - The Legacy 3
Tue 30 May Spectacular Science Show 4
Sat 10 June Barry Steele and Friends - The Roy Orbison Story 4
Fri 16 June The Jive Aces 5
Sat 17 June Purple Zeppelin 6
Fri 14 July The Searchers & Hollies 7
Wed 2 Aug The Dreamboys 8
Sat 9 Sept Conterfiet Quo 9
Fri 15 Sept Uncle Funk & the Boogie Wonderband 10
Sat 23 Sept The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show 11
Fri 6 Oct Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook 12
Sat 14 Oct Wrong Stewart and The Farces 13
Fri 20 Oct An Evening with Kristina Rihanoff & Tristan MacManus 13
Wed 25 Oct Jackson - Live in Concert 14
Mon 30 Oct Dirty Dusting 15
Sat 4 Nov Totally Tina 16
Fri 10 Nov Lee Nelson - Serious Joker 17
Sat 18 Nov Afterglow 17
Fri 8 Dec Braintree Male Voice Choir 18
Sat 9 Dec I Feel Good 18
Fri 15 Dec Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit 19
Sat 23 Dec Santa’s Christmas Wish 19
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