BAT Whats On Guide April - September 2019

Seating plan 

Children under 18 months 

Unfortunately we are unable to admit 

babes in arms without a valid ticket. This 

applies to all shows. 

* 

*Please note row A is not raised 

Accessibility 

All areas in the building are fully accessible 

and wheelchair spaces are available to 

book at Box Office. 

Online Booking Fee 

A 50p booking fee applies to online 

purchases. This fee helps us cover the costs 

involved in running our website. 

Tickets 

Tickets can be posted out to you at a cost 

of 75p, collected from the Box Office 45 

minutes before the performance or you 

can now print your tickets at home for free. 

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. 

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) This does vary from show 

to show, so please do check with the box 

office when booking your tickets. 

If you no longer wish to recieve our brochures, please let us know 

by emailing: enquiries@braintreeartstheatre.com

facebook.com/braintreeartstheatre 

A Note From Our Theatre Manager 

Hello and Welcome to Braintree Arts Theatre’s 15th What’s on Guide. 

We have a wide selection of events for you, your family 

and friends to look forward to. We are always listening 

to your comments and feedback when programming 

our shows and hope there is something for 

everyone to enjoy great nights out. 

Thank you for your continued 

support and I look forward to 

welcoming you to your great 

local theatre once again. 

With kindest regards, 

Phil Pattie 

Theatre Manager 

Box Office Information 

Opening times: Monday - Friday: 11am - 4pm 

Phone number: 01376 556 354 

Email: enquiries@braintreeartstheatre.com 

Address: Braintree Arts Theatre, Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY 

Don’t forget to tell us what you thought of your visit on 

Facebook and TripAdvisor 

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Lee Hurst’s Local Comedy Club 

Sat 6th April, 7:30pm 

Following a sell out in October 2018, Lee and 3 other top comedians from the UK Comedy 

Circit return to Braintree Arts Theatre. 

To purchase your tickets, please visit Lee Hurst’s website at www.leehurst.com/braintree.html 

Age Restriction: 18+ 

Super early Bird tickets available until 9th March 

Early Bird tickets available until 30th March 

‘The sooner you buy, the cheaper they are.’ 

Super Early Bird £10, Early Bird £12, Standard £14 

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BGT Winner Richard Jones: Escape 

Fri 12th April, 7:30pm 

Imagine that you could be transported into a world where every boundary you’ve ever 

put up in your mind could be broken? 

Richard Jones was the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2016 and is a British Army soldier 

as well as one of the world’s greatest magicians. With his captivating performances, 

Richard has travelled every continent with his first-class show. 

With his classic mind-blowing tricks from Britain’s Got Talent also part of the show, 

Richard continues to combine his experiences and training from the Army with his love 

for magic and illusion to create something unique and unmissable. 

“You Sir - are a wizard. That has to be magic.” Simon Cowell 

“Absolutely Mind Boggling!” Prince Charles. 

£22, Concessions £19.50, VIP £50 (front row seats, meet and greet) 

box office: 01376 556 354 

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Beatlemania 

Sat 27th April, 7:30pm 


Bar6 

Our bar is the perfect 

meeting point for a 

relaxed pre show and 

interval drink. As well 

as being fully 

accessible, it also 

offers an outdoor 

patio. 

Our fully stocked bar 

offers a wide variety of 

alcoholic beverages 

(including local ales!) 

and soft drinks - teas 

and coffees too! 

Bar6 is open 45 

minutes before the 

performance and 

during the interval. All 

purchased drinks are 

allowed in the theatre. 

This show promises to be a non-stop Beatles party with over forty songs from ‘Love Me Do’ 

to ‘Let It Be’. 

Beatlemania are one of the longest running and most successful Beatle shows in the 

world. This is the ultimate ‘Beatles Experience’, performing all the greatest hits of the band 

who changed history. 

With the use of authentic instruments, amps and replica costumes, this 100% live band 

superbly and faithfully recreate the legendary live performances of the ‘Fab Four’, 

capturing the sights and sounds of the greatest band in rock history. 

Widely regarded as one of the worlds’ leading tribute acts and playing to sell-out 

audiences everywhere, Beatlemania have also performed for many celebrities including 

David and Victoria Beckham, Sir Richard Branson and Madonna. 

Now is your chance to experience the magic for yourself and dance the night away with 

the sensational sounds of the swingin’ sixties. 

£20 



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Simon Goodall & Bourne 

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Sat 4th May, 7:30pm 

Simon Goodall and the Bourne Again 

Shadows are widely acclaimed as the 

most authentic sounding Cliff Richard/ 

Shadows tribute act (even Sir Cliff has said 

so!). 

Following their critically acclaimed 

performance here in 2018, they are 

returning to Braintree Arts Theatre. 

With Cliff classics like ‘Summer Holiday’, 

‘The Young Ones’ and ‘Please Don’t 

Tease’; and Shadows’ instrumental hits 

such as ‘Apache’, ‘Wonderful Land’ and 

‘Foot-Tapper’, you will be tapping your 

feet down memory lane! But don’t take 

our word for it. 

£18 



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Neil Diamond, The Experience 


Neil Diamond, The Experience is the ultimate tribute to the legendary singer songwriter. 

With a fabulous lineup formed from the internationally acclaimed Opus One band, 

backing vocals and award winning Neil Diamond singer Dominic Kaye, this show is nothing 

short of sensational. 

The ensemble includes 3 x brass players, 2 x keyboard players, drums percussion, lead 

guitar, bass guitar, 2 female backing singers, lead singer and a conductor making Neil 

Diamond, The Experience Europe’s largest and most authentically presented Neil Diamond 

tribute stage show. 

The show features all of the greatest Neil Diamond hits from the 1960’s through to the Jazz 

Singer era of the 1980’s. With songs such as ‘America’, ‘Forever in blue jeans’, ‘Cracklin’ 

Rosie’, ‘Song sung blue’ and the iconic ‘Sweet Caroline’. 

Diamond, The Experience will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles throughout 

the performance. 

£20 

box office: 01376 556 354 

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LDN Wrestling 

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Fri 24th May, 7:30pm 

2019 will see the return of the bone 

crunching superstars of LDN Wrestling, 

bringing a host of top American wrestling 

stars to the ring to face the very best of 

home grown talent and fans favourites in 

a two hour rip roaring entertainment for all 

the family to enjoy. 

If you’ve been before you know how 

good its gets, if you haven’t, give it a try 

we guarantee that the kids will be talking 

about it for weeks afterwards. 

Family friendly prices to make this the best 

value ticket in town. 

£15, £12 under 16, £45 for Family 



BAR6 

Join us before a show and during the 

interval to enjoy a range of alcoholic 

beverages and soft drinks at Bar6 

Beat the queues and pre-order your interval 

drinks before the performance and have 

them ready and waiting for you. 

box office: 01376 556 354 

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Frankie’s Guys 


‘Frankie’s Guys’ - A celebration of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, is a fast paced, 

energetic production with an authentic live concert feel. 

Putting their own charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Walk 

Like A Man’, ‘Sherry’ & ‘Oh What A Night’, the boys take you on a nostalgic trip down 

memory lane and remind you exactly why ‘The Four Seasons’ sold over 100 million records 

and earned themselves a place in the prestigious ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’. 

With slick choreography, charm, charisma, brilliant audience participation and amazing 

live vocals and a great live band, its clear to see why ’Frankie’s Guys’ are receiving 

standing ovations all over the world. 

£24.50 



T.Rextasy 

Fri 7th June, 8pm 

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars 

of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the 

band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram 

Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy. 

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that 

ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only 

official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed 

and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s 

catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the 

boundaries of tribute’. 

Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages - If you would like to know exactly what a Marc 

Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! 

£21 

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Committed to the Blues 

Brothers 

Available to pre-order now! 

Make your evening 

extra special with our 

prosecco and 

chocolate 

for two package 

Sat 8th June, 7:30pm 

Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues - Double 

tribute show of Two Halves 

In a show that’s been described as 

“Fantastic” and “Absolutely Brilliant” The 

Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers 

Experience” Committed to the Blues 

Brothers are back at Braintree Arts Theatre 

for 2019. 

Available to purchase 

when buying your 

tickets online or by 

calling the box office 

The show is a fantastic double tribute to 

both the film and music of both cult classics 

of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers. 

Not only will you hear all the greatest songs 

from both these great movies, but you will 

also be taken back to the films themselves 

and re-live some of the great scenes with 

some funny twists, all with state of the art 

stage projection. 

A show that’s guarantees you will be 

dancing in the isles and singing from your 

soul. 

£18 

You must be 

over 18. 

Please drink 

responsibly 



Cher - Turn Back Time Tour 

Sat 15th June, 7:30pm 

A stunning tribute to the music of one of the greatest performers and singers of our time, 

Cher. 

Featuring highly acclaimed vocalist Micki Consiglio, who delivers a powerhouse and 

uncanny performance as Cher. Backed by World-class musicians, backing singers and 

plenty of theatrics, this is a must see show for any Cher fan. 

Keeping true to the live productions heard and seen in Cher’s spectacular shows, this 

tribute is bringing the Cher experience to the UK. 

Expect all your favourite Cher hits including: ‘I Got You Babe’, ‘Gypsies Tramps & Thieves’, 

‘Strong Enough’, ‘The Shoop Shoop Song’, ‘I Found Someone’, ‘Dead Ringer For Love’, 

‘Jessie James’, ‘Believe’ and of course ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’. 

£19 

box office: 01376 556 354 

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Forbidden Nights 

Thur 1st August, 7:30pm 

Forbidden Nights is a full production male variety show combining superlative circus and 

acrobatic skills with finely honed physiques. This unrivalled night of glamour, talent and 

torsos showcases sizzling new acts, stunt-orientated routines and explosive provocative 

choreography. 

Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the hugely entertaining cast of acrobats, fire acts, 

aerial artists and world-renowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in a highoctane 

show. 

This sexy but classy evening with Forbidden Nights is guaranteed to get your pulse racing 

and leave you begging for more. 

Fantasies don’t come any better than Forbidden Night’s Sexy Circus. 

Brand new show for 2019 

Age Restiction: 18+ 

£20, Premium Seats £23.50 

box office: 01376 556 354 

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Thank Abba for the Music 

Sat 10th August, 7:30pm 

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the 

charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular 

that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and 

entertaining live bands. 

Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits, including ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma 

Mia’, ‘Take A Chance On Me’, ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’ ‘Knowing Me Knowing You’, 

‘Fernando’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many more! 

With stunning costumes, live band, interactive video projection, some tongue-in-cheek 

Swedish humour, and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies - this is the 

ultimate feel-good party show! 

ABBA and 70’s fancy dress optional … but encouraged! 

£19.50 



Jive Talkin’ Perform the Bee Gees 

Sat 21st September, 7:30pm 

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees 

tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 gary & 

Darren from Jive Talkin performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Gees and received great 

compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb...... 

As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin is very much a family affair, with brothers Gary 

and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Maurice and Barry Gibb, with Darren’s son Jack 

joining the group in 2014 and taking on the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported 

musically by a four piece band with Lead Guitar, Violin, Cello and Drums, to ensure that 

every note in every song is just right! 

For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits; 

‘Tragedy’, ‘Night Fever’, ‘Massachusetts’, ‘Stayin Alive’, ‘Jive Talkin’, etc, in a 2 hour 

explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night not to be missed!. 

£19, Concessions £17.50, Under 16’s £10 

box office: 01376 556 354 

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An Evening of Mediumship with Tony Stockwell 

Thur 26th September, 7:30pm 

The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony 

Stockwell has a long established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums and has 

shared the stage all round the world with international mediums such as Colin Fry, James 

van Praagh and Lisa Williams. 

Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their 

loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates and locations 

and all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. The evening may include 

psychometry, photographs readings and psychic prediction. 

Recent legislative guidelines insist that any Evening of Mediumship should be billed ‘for 

entertainment purposes’. Tony certainly uses his natural wit, showmanship and Cockney 

charisma to entertain but more important, Mediumship has the potential to change 

someone’s life and instil in them a sense of peace, comfort and purpose. We hope that 

nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience. 

£20, Premium Seats £24 



The Take That Experience 

Sat 28th September, 7:30pm 

As Take That celebrate over 25 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That 

Experience mark over a decade together as the ultimate tribute act with their best show 

yet! 

Wowing audiences everywhere they go with their amazing vocals, replica costumes and 

electrifying dance routines, they continue to successfully recreate the magic of Take That 

with the ‘Greatest Hits Tour 2019.’ 

The Take That Experience brings you all the classic songs you know and love from the 90’s 

through to the present, including smash hits ‘Pray’, ‘Relight My Fire’, ‘Patience’, ‘Shine’, 

‘These Days’ and ‘Giants’. 

The boys don’t just give you a night you’ll ‘Never Forget’… they give you The Take That 

Experience! 

£21 

box office: 01376 556 354 

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EVENTS DIARY 


Sat 6th April Lee Hurts The Local Comedy Club 2 

Fri 12th April BGT Winner Richard Jones: Escape 3 

Sat 27th April Beatlemania 4 

Sat 4th May Simon Goodall 6 

Sat 11th May Diamond, The Experience 7 

Fri 24th May LDN Wrestling 8 

Sat 25th May Frankie’s Guys 10 

Fri 7th June T.Rextasy 11 

Sat 8th June Committed to the Blues Brothers 12 

Sat 15th June Cher Turn Back Time Tour 13 

Thur 1st Aug Forbidden Nights 15 

Sat 10th Aug Thank Abba for the Music 16 

Sat 21st Sept Jive Talkin’ Perform the Bee Gees 17 

Thur 26th Sept Tony Stockwell 18 

Sat 28th Sept The Take That Experience 19

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