SPRING SEASON 2018 - The Marlowe · SPRING SEASON 2018. KIT ... live brass band, Coal is an emotional, ... Warner Huntingdon III, she puts down the credit cards,

The Friars, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2ASBox Office: 01227 787787marlowetheatre.com

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KIT

Opening doors...

...to stories and storytellers. Coming Spring 2018

A project delivered in partnership with The Marlowe and Canterbury Museums & Galleries.

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EVOLUTION PANTOMIMES AND THE MARLOWE PRESENT

Hook your tickets now for this amazing show!Don’t miss our fun-filled, family pantomime, Peter Pan, starring Shaun Williamson (EastEnders and Extras), Wendi Peters (Coronation Street), with children’s favourites Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle), David Ribi (Channel 5’s Milkshake) and Samantha Dorrance (CBeebies’ The Tale Of Mr Tumble). The show will also feature the hilarious Marlowe favourites Ben Roddy and Lloyd Hollett.

Once again, the show will be written and directed by Paul Hendy and brought to you by Evolution, the same creative team behind last year’s award-winning show, Dick Whittington (which was seen by over 95,000 people!). With lots of audience participation and spectacular special e�ects, this promises to be our biggest and funniest pantomime ever. The croc is ticking so hook your tickets now!

“ Another sumptuous feast of entertainment.” KENT ON SUNDAY

“ I don’t think I stopped laughing from the minute I sat down to the minute I left.” HEART FM

“ This gleaming Rolls Royce of a pantomime.”

SARDINES MAGAZINE

“ Hugely entertaining, visually arresting and full of great song and dance numbers.” KENT ON SUNDAY

“ Pantomime at The Marlowe is legendary.”

êêêêê THE REVIEWS HUB

Reviews of Dick Whittington

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FRI 24 NOV–SUN 14 JAN

Peak performances £36.75-£18.75

Non-peak performances £31.75-£16.75

Saver performances £25.75-£14.25

Relaxed performance £10

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £4 o� top three prices on Non-peak performances & Saver performances

Discounts (on selected seats and performances) Concessions Discovery Tickets Groups Schools Family

Access performances (see p.56)

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Backstage Tours 10.30am on Wed 6 Dec, Wed 20 Dec & Wed 3 Jan.

Tickets £6.50 per person

Marlowe Friends Talk & Tour Wed 13 Dec 10.30am Free, booking required.

NOVEMBERFri 24 7pm Sat 25 2.30pm 7pm Sun 26 1pm 5pm

Mon 27 No performancesTue 28 1pm 7pm Wed 29 10am 1.30pm Thu 30 10am 1.30pm

DECEMBERFri 1 10.30am 7pm Sat 2 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sun 3 1pm 5pm

Mon 4 No performancesTue 5 1pm 7pm Wed 6 1pm 7pm Thu 7 10.30am 2pm Fri 8 10.30am 7pm Sat 9 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm

Sun 10 1pm 5pm

Mon 11 No performancesTue 12 1pm 7pm Wed 13 1pm 7pm Thu 14 1pm 7pm Fri 15 11am 7pm Sat 16 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sun 17 1pm 5pm

Mon 18 No performancesTue 19 2.30pm 7pm Wed 20 2.30pm 7pm Thu 21 2.30pm 7pm Fri 22 2.30pm 7pm Sat 23 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sun 24 10.30am 2.30pm

Mon 25 No performancesTue 26 2.30pm 7pm Wed 27 2.30pm 7pm

Thu 28 2.30pm 7pm Fri 29 2.30pm 7pm Sat 30 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sun 31 10.30am 2.30pm

JANUARYMon 1 No performancesTue 2 2.30pm 7pm Wed 3 2.30pm 7pm Thu 4 1pm 7pm Fri 5 1pm 7pm Sat 6 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sun 7 1pm 5pm

Mon 8 No performancesTue 9 No performancesWed 10 7pm Thu 11 1pm RP 7pm Fri 12 10.30am 7pm Sat 13 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sun 14 1pm 5pm

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GREAT BRITISH PANTO AWARDS

Make an occasion of it Meal packages available in The Green Room (see p.55)

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TUE 16-SAT 20 JAN

Evenings 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm

Fri & Sat performances £48.25-£30.75Tue-Thu performances £45.75-£28.25

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £5 o� top three prices on Tue-Thu

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JAMIE WILSON AND GAVIN KALIN PRESENT THE WATERMILL THEATRE PRODUCTION OF

Crazy For YouStarring Tom Chambers and Claire Sweeney

A multi-award-winning romantic comedy musical.High energy, high kicking and gloriously glamorous, the acclaimed Watermill Theatre production of Crazy For You is the ultimate feel-good musical starring Tom Chambers (Top Hat and winner of Strictly Come Dancing), Claire Sweeney (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hairspray, Tell Me On A Sunday) and Charlotte Wakefield (Sound Of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as Polly, featuring a fabulous score from the Gershwin brothers’ songbook.

Mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness and a wealth of memorable tunes, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It and Embraceable You all feature in this exhilarating celebration of the great Broadway musicals.

“Irresistible, irrepressible and inventive.” êêêêê MARK SHENTON, THE STAGE

“ The production is a delight.” êêêê THE TIMES

Make an evening of it Meal packages available in The Green Room (see p.55)

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SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MARLOWE PRESENT

Of Mice And MenA brand new production of the most iconic and powerful story in American literature.Set in the trying times of the Great Depression, Of Mice And Men is a compelling portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship and what it means to be human.

This landmark play, by the Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, tells the story of George and Lennie, two migrant ranch workers who dream of owning their own ranch.

Still painfully relevant to today, this is a moving story about trying to hold on to your dreams and friendships during di�cult times.

From the producers of Avenue Q, The Crucible, American Idiot and Flashdance comes this American classic for all time.

MON 29 JAN-SAT 3 FEB

Evenings (not Tue) 7.30pm Tue, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm

Fri & Sat performances £37.75-£22.75Tue-Thu performances £35.75-£20.75Preview (Mon 29) £33.75-£18.75

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £5 o� top three prices on Mon-Thu

Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions (Mon-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Mon & Wed) Groups (Mon-Thu)

Schools £12 (Mon-Thu, booking by phone or in person)


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GARY CLARKE COMPANY PRESENT

CoalA riveting dance theatre show about life at the coal face.Created to mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the miners’ strike, award-winning choreographer Gary Clarke proudly presents Coal, a riveting dance theatre show.

Using Clarke’s striking physical language Coal explores the darker underbelly of the mining industry unearthing the true nature and body-wrecking demands of a working class industry now almost forgotten.

Performed by a company of seven stunning professional dancers, women drawn from the local community and a live brass band, Coal is an emotional, moving and ever-relevant exploration of community, solidarity and survival.

“ An absorbing, immediate slice of history rendered with the kind of emotional truth that deepens its impact as popular entertainment.” êêêê THE TIMES

THU 8 FEB

7.30pm

£24.75-£17.25

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £3 off

Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions Discovery Tickets Groups

Schools £8 tickets (when booking by phone or in person)

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Show Talk Post show, free

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TUE 20 FEB-SAT 3 MAR

Evenings (not Fri) 7.30pm Wed (21 Feb) & Sat matinees 2.30pm Fri 5pm & 8.30pm

£50.75-£20.75

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £3 o� top three prices Mon-Thu

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DAVID PUGH & DAFYDD ROGERS + GARY BARLOW, HOWARD DONALD, MARK OWEN AND ROBBIE WILLIAMS PRESENT

The BandDo you remember what it was like to grow up with a boyband?It’s Manchester. It’s 1992 and we meet five 16-year-old girls for whom ‘the band’ is everything. Join us on this emotional rollercoaster as this group of girls who were once inseparable reunite after 25 years apart and try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting the boyband whose music became the soundtrack to their lives.

The show features the spectacular music of Take That, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, whose songs include Never Forget, Back For Good, A Million Love Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine and Rule The World.

“ Achingly funny yet heartbreaking in equal measure.”

êêêêê THE MIRROR

“ Take That’s musical is a perfect alignment of pop and poignancy.” THE GUARDIAN

“Take That’s sensational new musical.” êêêêê THE SUN


Show Talk Wed 28 Feb, post-show, free

RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS

The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra Of SiberiaNew for 2018, sprinkled with magical special e�ects.Swan Lake: The greatest romantic ballet of all time. From the splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moonlit lake, this tale of tragic romance has it all.

Cinderella: The world’s favourite rags-to-riches fairytale is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively choreography and colourful costumes.

Romeo And Juliet: Shakespeare’s tragic and passionate tale is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score and emotionally charged choreography.

The Nutcracker: Be swept away to a fairytale world, through the Land of Snow and to an enchanted place where the magic really begins.

“Neatly and zestily danced.” FINANCIAL TIMES

MON 5-SAT 10 MAR

Swan Lake Mon-Wed 7.30pm Wed matinee 2.30pmCinderella Thu 7.30pmRomeo And Juliet Fri 7.30pmThe Nutcracker Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

£43.25-£20.25

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £5 o� top three prices on Mon-Fri

Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions (Mon-Fri) Discovery Tickets Groups

Under 16yrs 25% o�

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SUMMER 2014

The Studio is an intimate space with exciting theatre, comedy, music, dance and family shows.

To see what’s going on in The Marlowe Studio, pick up a brochure or visit our website.

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MARTIN DODD FOR UK PRODUCTIONS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) LTD PRESENT

Legally Blonde: The MusicalThis all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is totally what you want!The smash hit Broadway and West End musical based on the best loved movie follows popular sorority sister Elle Woods. When she is dumped by her boyfriend, Warner Huntingdon III, she puts down the credit cards, picks up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, and bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School to try and win him back – learning on the way that you can be both smart and fashionable.

Starring Rita Simons (EastEnders) as Paulette Bonafonte, Lucie Jones (Eurovision UK representative 2017, Rent, Les Misérables, Ghost, We Will Rock You) as Elle Woods, and Bill Ward (Emmerdale, Coronation Street) as Professor Callahan, so bend and snap up your tickets today!

MON 19-SAT 24 MAR

Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm

Fri & Sat performances £41.25-£25.25Mon-Thu performances £38.25-£22.25


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Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.Book by Heather Hach. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.

MON 12 MAR

7pm

£6.25

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees)

Discounts (on selected seats) Under 16yrs £4.25

THE MARLOWE, CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL AND THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S ASSOCIATE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME PRESENT

Julius Caesar: The Ides Of MarchLet slip the dogs of war.As the people of Rome celebrate their returning hero Julius Caesar, some fear what this all-powerful figure might do next. Is this man a visionary or a tyrant? Is Brutus a man for the people or part of the political elite? Whilst storms rage, conspirators plot and friends turn to enemies as the Republic is brought to its knees.

Young people from 11 schools across Kent come together to bring to life Shakespeare’s iconic tale of political intrigue and conspiracy.

Julius Caesar is a fantastic celebration of the achievements of young people involved in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Associate Schools Programme, a long term programme where schools work with artists and practitioners from the RSC and The Marlowe.

This is a production made with our Associate Schools.

A Marlowe Schools Production

Want to find out more about our work with schools? Check out our website: marlowetheatre.com/create

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Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalThe story of the woman who wrote the soundtrack to a generation.Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent.

The Olivier and Tony Award®-winning West End and Broadway show tells the true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from writing songs with her husband Gerry Go�n, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way she wrote one of the best-selling albums of all time, Tapestry, and countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care Of My Baby, You’ve Got A Friend, So Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up On The Roof, and Locomotion.

“I dare you not to get up and dance.” BBC RADIO 2

“Slick and beautifully played.” THE TIMES

TUE 27–SAT 31 MAR



Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £5 o� top three prices on Tue-Thu eves

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FIERY ANGEL IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON PRESENT

Love From A StrangerBy Agatha Christie & Frank Vosper Adapted from a story by Agatha Christie Directed by Lucy Bailey

Be careful who you wish for…A whirlwind romance with a handsome and charming stranger sweeps Cecily Harrington o� her feet and she recklessly abandons her old life to settle in the remote and blissful surroundings of a country cottage. However, her newfound love is not all that he seems…

Electric with suspense and with a shocking twist, this edge-of-your-seat, rarely seen thriller by the UK’s greatest crime writer is rediscovered in a brand new production by Lucy Bailey (Gaslight, Dial M For Murder), designed by Mike Britton.

TUE 3-SAT 7 APR



Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £5 o� top three prices

Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions (Tue-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed) Groups

THU 12-SAT 14 APR

Evenings 7.30pm Sat matinee 2.30pm

£26.75-£16.75

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £2.50 o� top three prices (eves)

Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions (Thu) Groups Friends of COS £2.50 o� top three prices (eves)

Book first and save money Become a Marlowe Friend for priority booking and great discounts (see p.52)

CANTERBURY OPERATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS

Rodgers & Hammerstein’sOklahoma! An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the play Green Grow The Lilacs by Lynn Riggs. Original dances by Agnes de Mille.

A joyous celebration of the 1900s American spirit.Set against vast blue skies over the western plains, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is a simple story of love between a humble ranch hand and an innocent farm girl.

Packed with some of the most memorable songs in musical history: Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’, People Will Say We’re In Love, The Surrey With The Fringe On The Top and, of course, the classic title song Oklahoma! This production will leave you with that feel-good glow that only comes from times gone by.

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MICHAEL HARRISON AND DAVID IAN PRESENT THE CURVE PRODUCTION OF

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s

Sunset BoulevardStarring Ria Jones and Danny Mac

The Tony Award®-winning masterpiece. This new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, stars Ria Jones, who received standing ovations every night when performing the role at the London Coliseum, as Norma Desmond and Strictly Come Dancing’s Danny Mac as Joe Gillis.

In her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded silent-screen goddess, Norma Desmond, lives in a fantasy world. Impoverished screen writer, Joe Gillis, on the run from debt collectors, stumbles into her reclusive life.

With its much-loved score (including Sunset Boulevard, With One Look, As If We Never Said Goodbye, The Greatest Star Of All and The Perfect Year) performed with full orchestra, this “majestic, mesmerizing and teasingly seductive!” (The Evening Standard) production promises to be a spectacular event.

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Based on the Billy Wilder film. “ M usical theatre gold.” êêêêêêê EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

“Danny Mac is a revelation.” LEICESTER MERCURY

MON 16–SAT 21 APR




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THE CHILDREN’S TOURING PARTNERSHIP AND ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON PRESENT

The Jungle BookBy Jessica Swale Music by Joe Stilgoe Based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling Directed by Max Webster

An exciting new adaptation of Kipling’s classic.The Jungle Book comes to life in this colourful new show brought to you by the team behind Michael Morpurgo’s Running Wild.

Loved as a wild and fun tale of family, belonging and identity, this production is packed with memorable characters, new songs and brilliant storytelling.

Mowgli the man cub battles for survival in this heart-warming story about a boy raised in the jungle. With the help of his animal friends, including Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear and Kaa the python, Mowgli outwits the cruel and powerful tiger, Shere Khan.

Recommended 6yrs+

WED 25-SUN 29 APR

Evenings 7pm Sat & Sun matinees 2pm

Fri-Sun performances £25.25-£17.75Wed & Thu performances £23.25-£15.75

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £2 o�

Discounts (on selected seats) Discovery Tickets (Wed & Thu)

Family Book 4 or more tickets and get 15% o�

Under 16yrs £1.50 o�


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English Touring Opera present

Mozart: The Marriage Of Figaro & Puccini: Il tabarro/Gianni SchicchiAn energetic new production of Mozart’s beloved opera, and a stunning Puccini double bill.Mozart’s classic comedy, The Marriage Of Figaro, is one of the world’s most beloved operas. Blanche McIntyre (Tosca, 2017) returns to direct this most warm-hearted of operas. Sung in English.

Puccini’s one-act operas Il tabarro and Gianni Schicchi could hardly be more di�erent: one is a moody romance ending in a grotesque murder on a barge in Paris, and the other is a sparkling comedy about a family inheritance in Florence. This double bill shows Puccini at his finest as a master of the theatre that speaks to the heart. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

MON 30 APR & TUE 1 MAY

The Marriage Of Figaro Mon 30 Apr 7.30pm

Il tabarro/Gianni Schicchi Tue 1 May 7.30pm

£43.25-£24.75


Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions Discovery Tickets Groups

Schools £10 tickets (booking by phone or in person)

Multi-buy o�er 25% o� The Marriage Of Figaro when booking for Il tabarro/Gianni Schicchi

Show Talks Mon 30 Apr & Tue 1 May, 6.30pm, free, booking required


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HairsprayThe smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is back! After a sell-out run last year the all-singing, all-dancing production returns.

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Starring Brenda Edwards (X Factor), Norman Pace (Hale & Pace), Matt Rixon (The Ladykillers) and Layton Williams (Bad Education), Hairspray features the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids In Town and many more.

This irresistible feel-good show is a perfect treat for all the family – it’s time to let your hair down!

“ As light and bouncy as a bubble of gum!” êêêêê THE OBSERVER

“The ultimate feel-good show.” THE GUARDIAN

TUE 8-SAT 12 MAY




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The Winslow BoyA brand new revival of Terence Rattigan’s classic family drama.Having been expelled from the Royal Navy College for stealing a five-shilling postal order, young cadet Ronnie Winslow’s entire family are pulled apart by the repercussions of this charge.

The Winslow family fight to clear his name or face social ostracism as the case becomes a national scandal. A gripping masterpiece that is engrossing for Rattigan lovers or newcomers alike.

Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools And Horses, Grantchester) stars as Grace Winslow wife of Arthur Winslow, played by Aden Gillett (House Of Eliott, Holby City), the father who embarks on an extraordinary campaign for justice for his son.

“Rattigan’s best work.” THE TELEGRAPH

“ Masterful Rattigan puts press and politicians in the dock.” THE GUARDIAN

TUE 15-SAT 19 MAY




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Show Talk Thu 17 May, post 2.30pm show, free


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TUE 22-SAT 26 MAY


Tue-Sat performances £44.75-£26.75Thu matinee £36.75-£23.75


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Schools £12 tickets (Tue-Thu, booking by phone or in person)

A NEW ADVENTURES PRODUCTION

Matthew Bourne’s CinderellaMusic by Prokofiev

A thrilling and evocative love story. Following the success of The Red Shoes, New Adventures return to our theatre with one of their most beloved productions. Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of the classic fairytale has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

Cinderella takes you into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score, with surround sound by Paul Groothuis, a specially commissioned recording of a 60-piece orchestra, Lez Brotherston’s Olivier Award-winning designs and lighting by Olivier Award-winning Neil Austin.

“A valentine to the power of love.” LA TIMES

“A gripping theatrical spectacle.” THE GUARDIAN

Show Talk Tue 22 May, post-show, free

Show Talk Fri 1 Jun, post 2pm show, free

THE BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS

Awful AuntieDavid Walliams’ amazing tale, live on stage!When Stella sets o� to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie!

From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams’ tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie!

“ The Birmingham Stage Company’s Gangsta Granny is truly brilliant, so I’m hugely excited that they’re now bringing Awful Auntie to the stage. It promises to be a thrilling show and a total hoot!” DAVID WALLIAMS

WED 30 MAY-SUN 3 JUN

Wed-Fri evenings 7pm Thu & Fri matinees 2pm Sat 10.30am & 2pm Sun 11am & 3pm

Fri-Sun performances £25.75-£19.75Wed & Thu performances £23.25-£17.25

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SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Flashdance: The MusicalStarring Joanne Clifton

Take your passion and make it happen! Flashdance tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance with Nick Hurley complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream.

Prepare to be blown away with an astonishing musical spectacle and phenomenal choreography to this iconic score, including the smash hits Maniac, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the award-winning title track Flashdance - What A Feeling.

Presented by Selladoor Productions - producers of Footloose, Avenue Q and Little Shop Of Horrors and Runaway Entertainment producers of In The Heights, Guys And Dolls and Lazarus. Recommended 11yrs+

DAVID PUGH & DAFYDD ROGERS PRESENT THE OLD VIC PRODUCTION OF ART WRITTEN BY YASMINA REZA, TRANSLATED BY CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON

ArtA comedy masterpiece starring Nigel Havers, Denis Lawson & Stephen Tompkinson

One of the most successful comedies ever. Art is a phenomenon and one of the most successful plays ever. Having opened in 1996, it took both the West End and Broadway by storm, won Olivier, Tony, Moliere and every other major theatre award, and has been packing in audiences worldwide for more than 20 years.

When Serge spends an extortionate amount of money on an all white modernist painting, his close friends Marc and Yvan are baéd. But does their violent reactions to this provocative canvas mirror more dangerous antagonisms towards each other? Yasmina Reza’s dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance is a masterpiece.

“Art is a phenomenon.” THE TIMES

TUE 5-SAT 9 JUN



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Shrek The MusicalAn all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy. Based on the story and characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairytales upside down.

Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set o� on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire-breathing love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

“The most fun you’ll ever have.” DAILY MIRROR

“Shrek-tacular.” êêêêê SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

“ The perfect family musical.” êêêêê THE HERALD, SCOTLAND

WED 11-SUN 22 JUL

Evenings 7pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Sundays 1pm & 5pm

Fri-Sun performances £48.75-£29.25Tue-Thu performances £44.75-£26.25


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Schools £15 tickets (Thu mat, booking by phone or in person)


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Cirque Berserk!Real circus – made for theatre.Britain’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is now in its fifth thrilling year! Showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk! celebrates the 250th anniversary of the invention of Circus by bringing this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular created especially for the theatre.

Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, this astoundingly talented international troupe includes over 30 jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stuntmen.

Featuring the world’s most hair-raising circus act - the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’.

“ Great for kids and even better for adults!” êêêêê THE SUN

“Heart-stoppingly good fun.” êêêê TIME OUT

“Adrenaline pumping entertainment!” SUNDAY MIRROR

WED 29 AUG-SAT 1 SEP

Wed & Thu 7.30pm Fri 5pm & 7.45pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 7.45pm

£29.75-£15.25


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Under 16yrs £15.25 tickets

An O�cer And A GentlemanThe world premiere of a brand new musical that will simply sweep you o� your feet!An O�cer And A Gentleman is based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere. Its feel-good soundtrack includes the hit song from the movie, Up Where We Belong, along with many 80s classic anthems including Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Material Girl, Don’t Cry Out Loud and Alone.

Featuring one of the most iconic romantic scenes ever portrayed on screen, this inspiring, breathtakingly romantic musical celebrates triumph over adversity.

Let Love Lift You Up where you belong!

MON 6-SAT 11 AUG




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The Comedy About A Bank RobberyOcean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this dynamite new comedy direct from the West End!Following the phenomenal sell-out success of their multi-award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre return with their latest West End smash hit, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.

A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the security guards are on the take. Can it be safely stored or will it all go horribly wrong?

Don’t miss this smash-and-grab hit comedy that’s guaranteed to deliver swag loads of laughter. Book now, it’d be criminal to miss it!

“A fast and fabulous comedy caper.” êêêêê THE TIMES

“ The funniest show in the West End.” êêêêê DAILY TELEGRAPH

“Spectacular madness.” êêêêê WHATSONSTAGE

Calendar Girls The MusicalGary Barlow and Tim Firth’s award winning production straight from London’s West End.Calendar Girls The Musical is based on the story of the calendar girls - a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary.

The Times described Calendar Girls The Musical as “pure gold”. Don’t miss your chance to see this glorious production.

This marvellous musical comedy which received fantastic five star reviews in London’s West End now comes to Canterbury with an all star cast.

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WED 5-SAT 15 SEP

Evenings 7.30pm Wed 12, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm



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Jersey Boys The story of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons.The internationally-acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is working its way back to Canterbury!

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide.

Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes O� You, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and “sheer musical razzmatazz” (Sunday Express) you simply will never forget.

“A pure thrill to watch.” êêêêê THE SCOTSMAN

“Oh what a night.” êêêêê EXPRESS AND STAR

Please be aware Jersey Boys contains genuine New Jersey language which may not be suitable for younger audiences – parental guidance advised.

Northern Ballet’sThe Three MusketeersA rip-roaring ballet with a classic love story at its heart. 17th century Paris. The mood is tense as d’Artagnan and the three musketeers embark on an action-packed quest to save the Queen’s reputation and the life of d’Artagnan’s love.

See the tale unfold in a whirlwind of adventure, romance and intrigue, accompanied by Sir Malcolm Arnold’s sweeping score played live.

David Nixon’s The Three Musketeers is bound to leave a smile on your face.

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Evenings 7.30pm Wed 3, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm



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Wed-Sat eves & Sat matinee £42.25-£24.25Thu matinee £38.25-£20.25

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £5 o� top three prices on Wed & Thu

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Under 16yrs 50% o� top three prices (Wed, Fri, Sat eve)

Schools £10 tickets (Wed & Thu, booking by phone or in person)

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Glyndebourne Tour 2018The Glyndebourne Tour marks its 50th anniversary with two stunning operas and a chance to look behind the curtain.

Verdi: La traviataTUE 6 & FRI 9 NOV

A timeless tale full of memorable arias. There’s rarely a dry eye in the house as this poignant and powerful love story unfolds. The visual beauty of Tom Cairns’s opulent production echoes the irresistible allure of this beloved opera.Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

“ As close to perfection as one could hope for.” êêêê DAILY EXPRESS

“Outstanding. ” THE INDEPENDENT

Massenet: Cendrillon (Cinderella)WED 7 & SAT 10 NOV

A new production of this charming version of a classic fairytale.Following her critically acclaimed production of Britten’s The Rape Of Lucretia in Tour 2013, Fiona Shaw returns to direct Massenet’s Cinderella. Premiered in Paris in 1899, the opera infuses a familiar fairytale with Belle Epoque style.Sung in French with English supertitles.

La traviata: Behind The CurtainTHU 8 NOV

A glimpse into the world of La traviata.Following the success of Don Giovanni: Behind The Curtain in Tour 2016, Glyndebourne presents another glimpse beneath the surface.

Presented by Lloyd Wood, a British theatre and opera director, this is a unique theatrical event, providing both opera fans and novices with a behind-the-scenes exploration of how an opera is staged.

TUE 6-SAT 10 NOV

Evenings 7.15pm

Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat performances £64.25-£40.75Thu performance £21.25, £16.25

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £5 off top three prices (Tue, Wed & Fri)

Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions (Tue, Wed & Fri) Discovery Tickets (Tue-Fri) Groups (Tue-Fri)

Under 16yrs £11.25 tickets (Thu)

Schools £8 tickets (Tue & Wed, booking by phone or in person)

Show Talks La traviata Tue 6 Nov, 6.15pm

Cendrillion Wed 7 Nov, 6.15pm

Free, booking required

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Shadows And SunlightJakub Hrůša conductor Piotr Anderszewski piano

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 Mahler Symphony No. 5

From tragedy to triumph, Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is an epic struggle; one that embraces folksongs, horn calls and the ravishing Adagietto - Mahler’s unforgettable musical love letter to his young wife. This is music that’s larger than life, so what better way to launch the concert than with the superb Piotr Anderszewski, and the pure sunshine of Beethoven’s youthful piano concerto?

SUN 8 APR

Love Stories From The Silver ScreenCarl Davis conductor

Philharmonia At The Movies returns with a concert of some of the most iconic film scores and unforgettable love songs of all time.

Programme to include music from: Love Story, Gone With The Wind, La La Land, West Side Story, Dr Zhivago, Mamma Mia, Star Wars, James Bond, Romeo And Juliet, among many more.

FRI 4 MAY

Passion And PoetryChristoph Altstaedt conductor Singers from The Glyndebourne Jerwood Young Artists Scheme

Wagner Siegfried Idyll Operatic arias and excerpts Liszt Les préludes

Rising-star Christoph Altstaedt conducts a programme of operatic and symphonic romantic music. The evening opens and closes with two symphonic poems: Liszt’s Les préludes and Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll sandwiching two popular operas from the Romantic era.

FRI 15 JUN

Action And RomanceHan-Na Chang conductor Sunwook Kim piano

Rossini Overture, William Tell Grieg Piano Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

“With passion and desire” – that’s what Tchaikovsky wrote on the score of his Fifth Symphony. Love, despair, sweeping waltzes and triumphant trumpets: this symphony has it all, just as Grieg’s Piano Concerto is the ultimate in romance.

Times 7.30pm

£35.75-£17.75

Our Friends save £1.25 per ticket (no booking fees) and get £3 o� top four prices

Discounts (on selected seats) Concessions Discovery Tickets

Schools £8 tickets (booking by phone or in person)

New to the Philharmonia? Try it out for just £11.25. New bookers only, quote ‘FIRSTTIME’ to book.

Multi-buy o�er 10% o� when booking 4 concerts

Show Talks Sun 8 Apr, 6.15pm Fri 15 Jun, 6.15pm Free, booking required

Resident at The Marlowe One of the world’s great orchestras on your doorstep.

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Kodo: EvolutionSUN 4 FEB 7.30PM

The famous Japanese drumming ensemble, with a show mixing new repertoire and timeless pieces from their archive. They promise to create a rhythmic universe that will stir the audience to its very core, as they explore the rich variety of drumming techniques that Kodo has discovered during its evolution. Directed by Tamasaburo Bando, a Living National Treasure, Kabuki actor.Tickets £34.25-£27.25, Friends save £1.25

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Peppa Pig’s Adventure TUE 13 & WED 14 FEB 10AM, 1PM & 4PM

Peppa Pig and friends are back in a brand new live show!Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Gira�e.

With lunch-boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games, laughter and live music.

Tickets £21.25-£16.25, Under 16yrs £2 o�, Family 4 tickets for £60, Friends save £1.25

Teletubbies Live!SAT 25 & SUN 26 AUG 10AM, 1PM & 4PM

See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first-ever theatre show created especially for your little ones. Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-noo and Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them. Join in and enjoy beloved features from the TV series along with brand new songs.Tickets £23.25-£15.25, Family tickets available, Friends save £1.25

Anton & Erin: Broadway To HollywoodTHU 15 & FRI 16 FEB 3PM & 7.30PM

Celebrating a decade of dance. Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple when they return with an exciting new show for 2018, as they celebrate the golden age of Hollywood. Expect dazzling new choreography, sparkling costumes and a sensational show band.

Featuring an ensemble of dancers, plus a star vocalist and the London Concert Orchestra playing songs such as Cry Me A River, New York New York, A Couple Of Swells and many more.

Tickets £50.75-£33.25, Discounts (on selected seats), Concessions, Groups (eves), Friends save £5 and £1.25 booking fee

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Rock‘n’Roll Paradise returns in a new and exciting format. Crammed full of the country’s best tributes to rock‘n’roll’s stars, including Elvis, Cochran, Holly, Vincent and many more,performing the very best songs ever written and supported by the explosively dynamic Paradise Band.Tickets £22.75, Friends save £1.25

Suggs: What A King CnutSAT 10 FEB 7.30PM

Due to huge popular demand, after his first smash hit tour My Life Story, Suggs is treading the boards again with a brand new show.

If the first show was about how on Earth he got there, Suggs: What A King Cnut is about the surprises that awaited him when he did. Tickets £29.75, Friends save £1.25

Signed, Sealed, DeliveredTUE 13 MAR 7.30PM

If you love the music of Stevie Wonder, then you’ll love our smash hit show. Featuring back-to-back number ones including Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Superstition and the biggest international hit of all time – I Just Called To Say I Love You, plus many more! Tickets £27.25, Friends save £1.25

Katherine Ryan: Glitter RoomTHU 15 MAR 8PM

What does Canada’s first woman to have a worldwide Netflix special have in common with Britain’s first woman to have a worldwide Netflix special? They are both single mothers with too many pets. And they are both Katherine Ryan. Tickets £19.75, Friends save £1.25May contain adult themes and language. Recommended 14yrs+

Jack JonesFRI 9 FEB 7.30PM

A double Grammy winner that both Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett said was “Numero Uno”.

Perhaps best known for his hit renditions of The Impossible Dream, Lollipops And Roses, What I Did For Love, The Race Is On, Lady, Call Me Irresponsible and The Loveboat theme amongst others. Come and join Jack and celebrate his 80th birthday.Tickets £36.25, Friends save £1.25

The Sensational 60s Experience TUE 10 APR 7.30PM

Starring Mike Pender, Chris Farlowe, Herman’s Hermits, The Fortunes, New Amen Corner, delivering to you a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel-good factor this is the must-see 60s show for 2018. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.Tickets £28.75, Friends £25.50, Groups

Jon Richardson: The Old ManWED 14 MAR 7.30PM

Since Jon’s last show he has become a husband and father, seen the UK vote to leave the EU and watched the rise of Donald Trump, all of which leaves him asking one question, why does it seem that no one else alive can correctly load a dishwasher?Tickets £21.75, Friends save £1.25

Recommended 14yrs+

Fastlove: A Tribute To George MichaelMON 9 APR 7.30PM

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in this all new production. Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation. Tickets £28.25, Friends save £1.25

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The Magic Of MotownTHU 2 AUG 7.30PM

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic Of Motown steams into town! Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.Tickets £28.75, Friends save £1.25

Jason Manford: Muddle ClassWED 17 OCT 2018 7.30PM

Muddle Class promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ - causing much confusion! All delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit.Tickets £28.75, Friends save £1.25May contain adult themes and language

Brian Conley: Strictly Come LaughingTUE 24 APR 7.30PM

The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage with his brand new show. Featuring brand new comedy, sketches and songs alongside some of his best-known material from stage and screen. Hurry along to see why Brian Conley remains one of this country’s most loved entertainers.Tickets £24.25, Friends save £1.25

Kevin & Karen Dance: Live Tour 2018WED 13 JUN 2.30PM & 7.30PM

Join Strictly sweethearts Kevin and Karen Clifton for a sultry, hip-swinging journey through the Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Tango and Salsa. It’s a high-energy performance filled with sassy tunes, heart-pounding choreography and sparkling costumes. Backed by a supporting cast of dancers and a live 12-piece show band, Kevin and Karen’s most famous, edge-of-your-seat routines are brought to the stage propelled by passion.Tickets £46.75-£37.75, Friends save £1.25 (booking fee) and £3

Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert SUN 22 APR 7.30PM

Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny little brats? In short, are we spoiled? Come and watch as Byrne takes this question, turns it upside down and shakes it until the funny falls out.Tickets £25.25, Friends save £1.25May contain adult themes and language

Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues OrchestraWED 2 & THU 3 MAY 7.30PM

A genuine British musical legend, Jools will be joined by his renowed Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for two nights of brilliant entertainment and stunning musicianship.Tickets £43.25, £37.75, Friends save £1.25

David Baddiel - My Family: Not The SitcomSUN 13 MAY 7.30PM

David’s Olivier-nominated one-man show. My Family: Not The Sitcom is a show about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives, moral policing on social media, golf, and gay cats. A massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David Baddiel’s late, sex-mad mother, Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin. Come and be offended on David’s behalf! “ A show that bubbles with

love and unexpected joie de vivre.” THE TELEGRAPH

Tickets £26.75, Friends save £1.25May contain adult themes and languageJoel Dommett:

LiveMON 7 MAY 7.30PM

One of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road with his solo show. Catch the star of 2016’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Sky1’s Bring The Noise as he delivers his high octane comedy.Tickets £19.75, Friends save £1.25, Students £3 o�May contain adult themes and languageRecommended 14yrs+

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Live At The MarloweTHE THEATRE

MON 11 DEC 7.30PM SUN 11 FEB 7.30PM SAT 16 JUN 7.30PM

See some of the biggest names in stand up.Our hugely popular regular night of live comedy, featuring some of the country’s biggest stars alongside the stars of the future.

December’s fantastic line-up features David O’Doherty (8 Out Of 10 Cats), Hal Cruttenden (Live At The Apollo), Phil Wang (Have I Got News For You) and John Robins (Mock The Week).

Tickets £21.75, Friends save £1.25 Contains adult themes and language

The Alternative Comedy ShowTHE STUDIO

WED 29 NOV 8PM WED 14 MAR 8PM

Discover your cool friend’s new favourite comedian at this celebration of comic originality and ideas.If you love seeing some of the country’s most experimental, innovative and exciting comedians, this is the show for you!

November’s line up includes Jamali Maddix (Live At The Apollo), Glenn Moore and Bec Hill (Dara O’Brien’s Go 8Bit).

Tickets £11.25, Friends £9, Discovery Tickets £10 Contains adult themes and language

Lineups are subject to change

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Family CarolsSAT 16 DEC 7PM

A Christmas feast for all the family! Come and celebrate singing some favourite Christmas classics with old favourites and a few less familiar carols. The programme features the CCS Youth Choir and the Festival Brass Ensemble.Tickets £9.25, Under 16s £6.25

Bach: St Matthew PassionSAT 17 MAR 7.30PM

Unquestionably one of the finest dramatic works of western music. The London Handel Orchestra, will accompany a group of high-class soloists, with Canterbury Choral Society and its Youth Choir providing the great choral backdrop.Tickets £28.25-£11.25

Elgar: The Dream Of GerontiusSAT 23 JUN 7.30PM

“The best of me”, wrote Elgar, “this, if anything of mine, is worth your memory.” One of the enduring choral ‘greats’, impassioned solos and choruses mix within a full Romantic orchestral tapestry. With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets £28.25-£11.25

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Music Divine: A Concert By CandlelightSAT 17 FEB 7PM

Songs by Henry Purcell and his English contemporaries, performed by candlelight in the atmospheric setting of Canterbury Cathedral’s twelfth-century Crypt.

This will be the debut performance of the Caroline Consort, a group of professional singers and instrumentalists founded and led by David Newsholme, Director of the Girls’ Choir and Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral.Tickets £15

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COMEDY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS THIS YEAR

We are very grateful to all our Friends and Members. Your loyalty and support makes a big di�erence.

Creative Circle: Riki & Sara Samuel, Mr Stephen & Mrs Annie Surridge

Champions: Mr Robert & Mrs Lida de Fougerolles, Lady Juliet Tadgell, Jane Edred Wright

Special thanks for your support of The Marlowe Theatre Development Trust to:Maurice & Wendi Atherton, Sir Graeme Odgers, Andrew Nash, Charles Villiers

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GROUPS

GroupsWe o�er great discounts and packages for groups of ten or more visiting our theatre.

• Reserve now, pay later, no deposit required

• Generous savings on most shows

• Priority booking

• Bespoke hospitality packages

To book tickets phone our Box Oće team on 01227787787.

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ConcessionsWe o�er concessions on selected performances to children under 16 years, students, disabled customers, the over 65s and people in receipt of unemployment benefits.

More informationDiscounts and concessions are subject to availability, are not available for every seat, and apply to selected performances only. Only one concession or discount can apply.

For more information, see marlowetheatre.com or call our Box Oće on 01227787787. THE GREEN ROOM

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, or the full pre-show dining experience, we o�er an informal and friendly atmosphere with great food, made from the best locally sourced ingredients.

Pre-show Relax and enjoy our seasonal menu. We o�er a two course option for £16.50 or a three course for £19.50. With the auditorium only steps away, we will guarantee to have you in your seat for curtain up. Your table is yours for the whole night, giving you the option of returning to have your dessert in the interval.

We also o�er a children’s menu and family dining packages. All of our menus can be viewed on our website.

We recommend pre-booking for pre-show dining to avoid disappointment. To book call 01227862485, or see our website.

We also o�er:

– A lunchtime menu of sandwiches and light bites

– Fantastic co�ee, to have in or take away

– Great discounts for Marlowe Friends

– Free wi-fi and sockets for charging phones and laptops

BACKSTAGE TOURS

Learn about life backstageEnjoy a fun and informative 90 minute tour of our theatre led by Marlowe sta� members where you can learn all about life backstage.

Wed 6 Dec, Wed 20 Dec , Wed 3 Jan 10.30am

Wed 31 Jan, Thu 22 Feb, Wed 21 Mar, Thu 26 Apr, Wed 16 May, Wed 20 Jun, 11.30am

Theatre Tour £6.50

DISCOVERY TICKETS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Tickets can be booked online at marlowetheatre.com, by calling our Box Oće on 01227 787787 (Mon–Sat 9am–6pm), or by visiting the theatre in person.

Getting here and parking

Location: The Marlowe is situated in the centre of Canterbury, within 10–15 minutes’ walk of both Canterbury Train stations, and the Bus Station.

Parking: There is no public parking on site. We o�er a limited number of parking spaces for customers who are Blue Badge holders. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.For details of local car parks, and Park and Rides, see our website or visit Canterbury.gov.uk/parking

The car park nearest to the theatre is Pound Lane. This car park now operates a pay when you return to your car system, using cameras and barriers. We recommend customers wishing to use this car park set up an online account at canterbury.gov.uk/ticketless. This removes the need to queue for a machine when the show ends.

Accessibility

We aim to o�er our disabled customers the best possible facilities.

We can supply this brochure in large-print, Braille, CD and MP3 audio download.

We o�er lift access to all floors, with a fully accessible toilet within easy reach of the auditorium on every floor.

There are 12 permanent wheelchair positions available in The Marlowe Theatre

and six wheelchair spaces in The Marlowe Studio. Customers using our wheelchair spaces can also buy a companion’s seat at the same rate.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

We use an infrared system in The Marlowe for our hearing-impaired

customers. When booking tickets, please ask our Box Oće sta� for advice on the best seating for these systems.

For more information, see the Access section of our website, or speak to our Box Oće team.

Booking fees and paymentA £1.25 per-ticket booking fee is included in all of our ticket prices.

The Marlowe Friends do not pay a booking fee. Join today and save £1.25 per ticket.

Schools do not pay a booking fee when booking their tickets in person or over the phone.

If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Canterbury City Council.

Other informationReservations: Tickets can be reserved without payment for up to four days, or until seven days before the performance, whichever is sooner.

Refunds and exchanges: We do not o�er refunds unless a show is cancelled. However, tickets can be exchanged at our discretion for an alternative performance, subject to availability, and only up to five days before the performance. A fee will apply for this service.

Lap seats: We o�er a limited number of free lap tickets for children under 18 months in The Marlowe Theatre. Once these have sold out, customers must pay the lowest standard ticket price to bring a child of under 18 months into the auditorium.

Conditions: Tickets are sold subject to the right of The Marlowe and/or the visiting producer to alter or vary the advertised programme due to events or circumstances beyond our control. Prices are subject to change and alteration.

If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Audio Described Performances

A live commentary provided via personal

headsets for blind or partially-sighted customers. AD performances will often be preceded by a touch tour (usually on stage).

Peter Pan Sun 17 Dec, 1pm

Of Mice And MenSat 3 Feb, 2.30pm

The BandSat 3 Mar, 2.30pm

BeautifulSat 31 Mar, 2.30pm

Sunset BoulevardSat 21 Apr, 2.30pm

The Jungle Book Sun 29 Apr, 2pm

Art Sat 9 Jun, 2.30pm

Flashdance Sat 23 Jun, 2.30pm

ShrekSat 21 Jul, 2.30pm

An O§cer And A GentlemanSat 11 Aug, 2.30pm

Calendar Girls The MusicalSat 15 Sep, 2.30pm

Jersey Boys Sat 13 Oct, 2.30pm

Captioned Performances

Text is displayed on a screen for deaf or hard-

of-hearing customers. The text includes the words spoken by the performers as well as character names and sound e�ects.

Peter PanSat 16 Dec, 2.30pm

Of Mice And MenSat 3 Feb, 2.30pm

Sunset BoulevardSat 21 Apr, 2.30pm

ShrekWed 18 Jul, 7pm

Calendar Girls The MusicalSat 8 Sep, 2.30pm

Jersey Boys Sat 13 Oct, 2.30pm

Relaxed Performances

For customers with disabilities, including

those on the autistic spectrum, with helpful changes made to our show and auditorium.

Peter PanThu 11 Jan, 1pm

The Abominable SnowmanSat 16 Dec, 3pm

Sign Interpreted Performances

An interpreter stands on, or at the side of,

the stage and interprets the spoken word and sound e�ects of the performance for Deaf customers who use BSL.

Peter PanSat 2 Dec, 2.30pm & Sun 3 Dec, 1pm

Of Mice And MenWed 31 Jan, 7.30pm

The BandThu 1 Mar, 7.30pm

BeautifulThu 29 Mar, 7.30pm

Sunset BoulevardThu 19 Apr, 7.30pm

The Jungle BookSat 28 Apr, 2pm

The Winslow BoyThu 17 May, 7.30pm

Awful AuntieThu 31 May, 7pm

ArtThu 7 Jun, 7.30pm

Flashdance Thu 21 Jun, 7.30pm

ShrekThu 19 Jul, 7pm

An O§cer And A GentlemanThu 9 Aug, 7.30pm

Calendar Girls The Musical Thu 6 Sep, 7.30pm

Jersey BoysThu 11 Oct, 7.30pmFor Access queries contact:

[email protected]

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Peter PanFRI 24 NOV–SUN 14 JAN

Live At The MarloweMON 11 DEC

Crazy For YouTUE 16-SAT 20 JAN

Rock’n’Roll ParadiseTUE 23 JAN

Of Mice And MenMON 29 JAN-SAT 3 FEB

Kodo: EvolutionSUN 4 FEB

CoalTHU 8 FEB

Jack JonesFRI 9 FEB

Suggs: What A King CnutSAT 10 FEB

Live At The MarloweSUN 11 FEB

Peppa Pig’s AdventureTUE 13 & WED 14 FEB

Anton & Erin: Broadway To HollywoodTHU 15 & FRI 16 FEB

Philharmonia OrchestraSAT 17 FEB

The BandTUE 20 FEB-SAT 3 MAR

The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra Of SiberiaMON 5-SAT 10 MAR

Julius CaesarMON 12 MAR

Signed, Sealed, DeliveredTUE 13 MAR

Jon Richardson: The Old ManWED 14 MAR

Katherine Ryan: Glitter RoomTHU 15 MAR

Legally BlondeMON 19-SAT 24 MAR

Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalTUE 27–SAT 31 MAR

Love From A StrangerTUE 3-SAT 7 APR

Philharmonia OrchestraSUN 8 APR

Fastlove: A Tribute To George MichaelMON 9 APR

The Sensational 60s ExpereinceTUE 10 APR

Oklahoma!THU 12-SAT 14 APR

Sunset BoulevardMON 16–SAT 21 APR

Ed Byrne: Spoiler AlertSUN 22 APR

Brian Conley: Strictly Come LaughingTUE 24 APR

The Jungle BookWED 25-SUN 29 APR

English Touring OperaMON 30 APR & TUE 1 MAY

Jools HollandWED 2 & THU 3 MAY

Philharmonia OrchestraFRI 4 MAY

Joel DommettMON 7 MAY

HairsprayTUE 8-SAT 12 MAY

David Baddiel – My Family: Not The SitcomSUN 13 MAY

The Winslow BoyTUE 15-SAT 19 MAY

Matthew Bourne’s CinderellaTUE 22-SAT 26 MAY

David Walliams’ Awful AuntieWED 30 MAY-SUN 3 JUN

ArtTUE 5-SAT 9 JUN

Kevin & Karen Dance: Live Tour 2018WED 13 JUN

Philharmonia OrchestraFRI 15 JUN

Live At The MarloweSAT 16 JUN

FlashdanceMON 18-SAT 23 JUN

ShrekWED 11-SUN 22 JUL

The Magic Of MotownTHU 2 AUG

An O®cer And A GentlemanMON 6-SAT 11 AUG

Teletubbies Live!SAT 25 & SUN 26 AUG

Cirque Beserk!WED 29 AUG-SAT 1 SEP

Calendar Girls: The MusicalWED 5-SAT 15 SEP

The Comedy About A Bank RobberyTUE 18-SAT 22 SEP

Jersey BoysTUE 2–SAT 13 OCT

Jason Manford: Muddle ClassWED 17 OCT

Northern Ballet’s The Three MusketeersWED 31 OCT-SAT 3 NOV

Glyndebourne Tour 2018TUE 6-SAT 10 NOV

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SEATING PLAN THE MARLOWE STUDIOThe Marlowe Studio is a flexible performance space located on the first floor and the type of seating will change depending on the event. To find out more about the seating layout for a particular production, please visit our website or phone our Box Office team.

Standing tickets are available for some events.

Restricted viewBooking opens (for new shows):Mon 13 Nov The Marlowe Friends Mon 27 Nov General Public


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