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Welcome to a new season at the Leas Cliff Hall, you will find a great selection of entertainment to enjoy during the coming Spring and Summer months, and there really is something for everyone. Don’t forget to book early to get the best seats for your favourite shows!

We are more than just an entertainment venue here at the Leas Cliff Hall.We have the Café Bar open 6 days a week, serving light refreshments, so stop by and enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake and pick up one of our new loyalty cards while you’re here, which will give you your 8th hot drink FREE!

Also, we are very lucky to have The Channel Suite, with its magnificent view across the English Channel. This space is available for hire and can be used for a variety of functions including weddings, conferences and exhibitions. With its own private entrance, bar, catering facilities and flexible layout, it is the perfect venue for any occasion.

If you are a regular theatre-goer, consider buying an ATG Theatre Card. A few of the many benefits include exclusive ticket offers across all 39 ATG Theatres, priority booking and no booking or postage fees for most shows and for only £30 a year it’s amazing value. For more information see the ATG Theatre Card page at the back of this brochure.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Leas Cliff Hall very soon.

Stephen LevineGeneral Manager

welcome to your seasonal guide

The Channel Suite has a variety of layouts and can be designed to perfectly suit the occasion you have in mind. This unique flexibility means that we can cater for any size of event, be it an intimate gathering of ten or an elaborate affair for 250.

The panoramic balcony offers breath-taking views of the English Channel and soft multi-coloured controllable lighting ensures a stunning ambience, whatever the time of day or night. The simple, chic and modern decor is the perfect backdrop for you to create whatever style of event you desire. Whether you are planning a wedding, dinner dance, birthday party, reunion, retirement, anniversary or Christmas party; any and every occasion can be catered for.

the channel suite at the leas cliff hall

For further information about the venue and to arrange a viewing, please contact us by one of the means shown below.01303 228606www.leascliffhall.co.uklchfunctions@leascliffhall.co.uk

Managed by Atg Owned and supported by shepway District Council

The Café BarThe Café Bar is the perfect spot to stop and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Leas Promenade and the magnificent seaview.

There is a wide selection of coffees, teas, hot chocolate and cold drinks on offer, along with delicious light snacks including freshly made sandwiches, rolls, paninis and jacket potatoes with a variety of fillings.

We really do have something for everybody including the kids with our Lenny Leas Favourite - a sandwich, doughnut and glass of cordial or milk for only £2.60!

Something sweet? Have a slice of one of our homemade cakes. We also have a selection of scones, doughnuts, cupcakes, biscuits and ice creams too!

The Café Bar is open

6 days a week; Monday to Saturday, 9am – 5pm.

weD 25 Apr 7.30pm

£21 - £23thu 29 mAr 7pm (doors)

£16.50 Please call for possible ticket returns

sAt 7 Apr 7.30pm

£14 - £16 C g Afri 27 Apr 7pm (child £12)

£13.50 - £28.50 C A sAt 28 Apr 7.30pm

£18 - £19.50 g mon 7 mAy 7pm (doors)

£13.50 Please call for possible ticket returns

Vienna Festival Ballet presents Swan Lake, the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. Featuring lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars and glorious music from Tchaikovsky.

The stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, celebrate its 15th anniversary, with a concert including the popular tracks from the film and other classics. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have a highly acclaimed international reputation.

‘A thoroughly entertAining show AnD A must for All musiC enthusiAsts!’ THE GuARDIAn

swan lake grimethorpe colliery band

rizzle kicks

thu 26 Apr 7.30pm

£24 g

sally morganpsychic sally on the road

Fresh from her new TV Series Psychic Sally On The Road on Sky Living, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand.

Sally has used her gift overthe years to help many people, most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many celebrities.Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically

proven and are presented for education and

entertainment purpose only.

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown continues to break box office records and recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as well as a much deserved MBE.

Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this eclectic, sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.

tue 10 - sAt 14 Apr 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm

£13 (Child £12) C f A

Osborne & Hunnisett Productions present a local production of the world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music, for one week only!

With sets and costumes from the West End, this production has the unforgettable score, which is known by people of all ages. Includes the popular favourites My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and the title song The Sound of Music.

Don’t miss this musical treat, perfect for all the family!

the sound of music joe brown

The uK’s most popular Country music show rolls back into town with its brand new 2012 show!In its 10th record breaking year, join Neil Sands, The Fabulous Dixie Dolls and The All StarBand for a night of yourfavourite country hits from Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and many more including a show stopping Elvis tribute. Stunning costumes, lots of fun and a unique atmosphere that will warm your heart.

cher lloydplus special guests

nashville nights & dixie days

Cher Lloyd mesmerised The X Factor 2010 audiences with her unique urban-pop performances and strong personal style. Cher came an impressive fourth on the show and has since picked up over 50 Million views on YouTube, her debut single Swagger Jagger entered at number-one in the uK Chart and her amazing debut album Sticks + Stones has been a huge hit!

Harley Alexander-Sule and Jordan Stephens are two of the most exciting young talents to emerge in 2011. The duo have already been nominated for 3 MOBO Awards and also featured on the number one single Hearts Skips a Beat by Olly Murs. Their debut album is a mixture of pop and hip hop incorporating the fun elements of the old school hip-hop era circa 1988-92.

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fri 22 jun 7.30pm

£22

Direct from The States, the biggest Motown concert tour in the uK features 36 hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie.

An all-new show, that original Detroit sound, amazing costumes and choreography: ain’t no mountain high enough to keep The Magic of Motown from getting to you.www.easytheatres.com

the magic of motown

fri 15 jun 7.30pm

£20 C A

If you’re looking for an excuse to party or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then Supertrouper is for you!

Enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, DancingQueen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more. Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and thank ABBA for the music.

weD 30 mAy 2.30pm

£11 - £13 C g

A feel good afternoon filled with patriotic music and nostalgia celebrating the very best of English entertainment. Travel through 60 years of memories including 1953 Coronation Day, 1966 World Cup, great English musicals and the swinging 60’s.

Presented by Neil Sands and his very talented cast of West End performers. Mixed with stunning costumes and a large dose of good old fashioned fun.

sun 27 mAy 7.30pm

£13 - £15

Stars of BBC1’s The Magicians and winners of the World Magic Awards: Best Comedy Illusionists, twisted warlocks.

Barry & Stuart will be stunning audiences with their amazing new show, Show & Tell. Expect their trademark innovative tricks and devious illusions and in the second half, have your minds blown as they exclusively reveal all the secrets behind the magic, showing you exactly how those tricks were done!Recommended for age 12+.

sAt 19 mAy 7.30pm

£19 C g A

The Electric Light Orchestra Greatest Hits Tour.

A group of talented musicians are currently touring uK theatres bringing the most popular songs of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra back to the stage. This show, currently wowing audiences up and down the country, is not to be missed! www.elotribute.com

super trouper

there’ll always be an england

barry & stuart show & tell

the elo experience

mon 4 jun 7pm (doors)

£26 Please call for possible ticket returns

On finishing the recording of their new album in February, Keane announced two special shows at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, which sold out within 5 minutes.

Highly anticipated and years in the making the band are calling it their most personal record yet (release details to be announced soon) and this will be the first time fans will hear new material.

keane

sold out

sAt 2 jun 7.30pm

£16.50 - £19.50 C g A

Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis to name a few.

Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the business, this fast, furious and funny roller-coaster of a concert is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing in the aisles.

buddy hollyand the cricketers

folkestone airshow

Includes displays from The Red Arrows, The Vulcan Bomber and a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

A spectacular event with ground based activities; Static planes, Capel Memorial & Airfix stall, Homefront Bus, Cadets, St John Ambulance and many more! There will be a whole range of attractions and simulators. Bands will play on the bandstand before and after the show.

sAt 2 jun 11am - 6pm

free event

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fri 1 jun 7.30pm

£23.50 - £33.50 C g A

Symphonic Beatles is back with an all new live show.

Celebrating 25 years of Louis Clark’s hugely successful Symphonic Beatles arrangements, Beaphonic features Louis Clark conducting the English Pops Orchestra recreating the magical and much loved Beatles songs live on stage.

Get your ticket to ride.

symphonic beatles live

thu 23 - sAt 25 Aug 7.30pm, Fri & Sat mats 2.30pm

£12 C AsAt 11 Aug 7.30pm

£17.50 - 19.50 C g Asun 5 Aug 5pm

£19.50 C g A

Ray McVay presents the world’s Greatest Big Band Show.

Featuring the fabulous harmonies of The Moonlight Serenaders, the vocals of Catherine Sykes and Colin Anthony and Ray Wordsworth with the swinging jazz band, The Uptown Hall Gang.

Includes classic wartime chart toppers including In the Mood, Little Brown Jug and Tuxedo Junction.

Featuring John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway.

In a remarkable career now spanning 5 decades and with such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room. The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the uK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry.

Following last years hugely successful production of Beauty And The Beast, Kidz on Stage present Annie.

Annie runs away from the orphanage and Miss Hannigan to find her parents. After escaping the orphanage, she is caught and sent back. Billionaire Oliver Warbucks decides to invite an orphan to his house for Christmas and Annie is chosen and he agrees to help find her parents.

unquestionably the most time-honoured and respected Spirit Medium in the uK today. Derek Acorah with his friendly, sincere delivery and down-to-earth charm has endeared Derek to many tens of thousands of people. His readings have brought comfort and understanding and with Sam, his Spirit Guide, beside him the True Vision tour will continue to bring help to many more. Evenings of mediumship are not scientifically

proven and are presented for education and

entertainment purpose only.

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes, with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. He began touring on his own and in 2002 formed The Works who have performed worldwide to sell-out audiences.

One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

sAt 21 jul 7.30pm

£18 C g AsAt 14 jul 7.30pm

£16 C g A esAt 8 sep 7.30pm

£17 - 21 C

A sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful all over the world.

With an abundance of class, style and outstanding tunes, their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around. The BBC summed up this show in just one word - MAGnIFICEnT!

mon 8 oCt 7.30pm

£27

Level 42 took the 80’s by storm with their brand of bass driven jazz funk that came from the underground soul scene of wedge hair cuts, pegged trousers, sharp shoes and soul patrols.

Their hits include Running In The Family, Lessons In Love, Leaving Me Now, Hot Water and Something About You.

Early booking recommended!

thu 27 sep 7.30pm

£19.50 C A

Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise features an incredibly talented cast, that bring to life the music of the rock and roll era including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and Eddie Cochran. Backed by the superb Paradise Band.

This show is a feel-good, two hour celebration of the magic of rock and roll with over 40 songs packed into the show.

book now 0844 871 3015

level 42rock n roll paradise

the rat pack vegas spectacular

annieglenn miller orchestra

the searchers

one night of queen

derek acorah the true vision tour

weD 12 sep 7.30pm

£22

Roy Chubby Brown is back in town!

Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed!

Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned, if easily offended please stay away!

roy ‘chubby’ brown

fri 13 jul 7.30pm

£20

roy orbison& friends

Backed by his fabulous 5 piece band, Barry Steele will bring the life and character of Roy Orbison back to the centre stage. Add to the mix the sounds of The Shadows, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis and our special star guests Peter Jackson as Johnny Cash, and Marc J Robinson as Buddy Holly you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old Rock n Roll.

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy.Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out - let’s see shall we.

The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.

Early booking recommended.

tue 18 DeC 8pm

£26

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thu 29 nov 7.30pm

£25

the drifters masquerade tour

Following the highly successful gold album Up On The Roof released in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material.

There have been over 65 vocalists in the group’s incredible 59-year history and the current line up perform hits such as Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk and many more.

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tue 13 nov 8pm

£20.50

Kevin Bloody Wilson returns for his FInAL concert tour of the uK & Ireland. Kev’s COP-U-LATER tour will showcase the best of his 20+ albums and give the fans just what they’ve come to expect from their favourite Australian export; an irreverent, bawdy, politically incorrect night of Kev at his hilarious best.

He will be bringing along for this final tour, Australia’s funniest sheila, Jenny Talia from Australia!

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booking information

in person*Call into the Leas Cliff Hall’s Box Office on

The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ.

The box office is open from 9am to 5pm,

Monday to Saturday or 15 minutes after

the show starts on performance days.

telephone bookings*Call the ATG Customer Contact Centre on

0844 871 3015, open 9am – 10pm Mon

– Sat, 10am – 8pm Sun. Contact Centre

opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays.

Calls are charged at national rate (may

vary according to provider). We accept

Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and American

Express. We are unable to accept ticket

reservations over the phone or online.

For ATG Theatre Card bookings call

0844 871 7633 (no booking or postage

fees on most shows for ATG Theatre

Card holders)

online bookings*Log on to www.atgtickets.com/folkestone

or email

leascliffhall@theambassadors.com

by post*State your requirements and enclose a

cheque or postal order made payable to

The Ambassador Theatre Group Venues.

Please enclose a stamped addressed

envelope. Please allow 28 days for the

delivery of tickets if paying by cheque.

concessionsShows with these symbols have the

following concessions available:

nC under 16s, Seniors Citizens,

full time students, Reg. unemployed.

ng Groups of 10 or more.

nA ATG Theatre card holders.

nf Family (4 tickets max 2 adults)

ne Early booking discount

Concessions may be restricted to

certain price levels and performances

and can be withdrawn by management

without notice. Only one concession

can be applied at any one time and

proof of status is required. Please call

the box office for more information on

different show discounts. The ticket

price for all shows includes a £1

contributions to the theatre’s

restoration fund.

conditions of saleTickets cannot be refunded. Ticket

exchanges can be offered for a per

ticket exchange fee – exchanges

will only be accepted for the same

production and for the same value or

higher on payment of the difference.

All exchanges are subject to availability

and must be received at least 48 hours

prior to the original performance date.

Due to the varying nature of the shows

and sets we cannot guarantee an

unrestricted view from all seats

at all times.

accessThe Customer Contact Centre Access

booking number is 0844 871 7677. A

Text Relay service is available for deaf/

hard of hearing customers – for text

phone users: 18001 + 0844 871 7677,

for standard phone users: 18002 +

0844 871 7677. For more information

on Text Relay please visit www.

textrelay.org

Customers who require additional

assistance to attend the venue should

make this known at the time of booking.

We have a limited number of wheelchair

spaces available, please inform when

booking. Wheel chair spaces and disabled

toilets are accessible via a lift.

Prices are correct at the time of going to press,

however we reserve the right to change or vary

prices at any time.

AmbAssADor theAtre groupCo-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary

Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group

Ltd (ATG) is the largest owner/operator of

theatres in the uK with 39 venues, an

internationally recognised theatre producer

and a leader in theatre ticketing services through

ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West

End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Donmar

Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Harold

Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse,

Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2.

ATG’s regional theatres include The Ambassadors

Woking encompassing the new Victoria and

Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning

Ambassador Cinemas; Aylesbury Waterside

Theatre; new Alexandra Theatre Birmingham;

Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome;

Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse;

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and

Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium;

Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera

House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre;

new Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre;

Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria

Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire;

Princess Theatre, Torquay; new Wimbledon

Theatre and new Wimbledon Studio; Grand

Opera House, York. ATG has been behind some

of the most successful and innovative productions

in Britain and internationally. Current and recent

ATG co-productions include South Pacific, Ghost

The Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical, Monty

Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side

Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd,

Company, Exit the King and The Rocky

Horror Show.

*Subject to booking / transaction fee

how to find us

by carThe Leas Cliff Hall is situated along The Leas in Folkestone. There is an underground car park on Sandgate Road; at the rear of the car park a tunnel leads directly through to the Leas Cliff Hall’s entrance. Please note, this car park is managed by the council and as such hourly fees will apply. (Sat Nav users – CT20 2DZ)

by busFolkestone’s bus station is located on Bouverie Square in the town centre, just a 10

minute walk from the theatre. For local bus services, please contact 0871 200 2233.

by trainThe new high speed link means that we are less than one hour away from St Pancras International. Folkestone Central train station is a 15 minute walk from the theatre and serves all main local towns. For more information, please contact 0845 748 4950.

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