AUTUMN SEASON 2019

The Friars, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AS Box Office: 01227 787787 marlowetheatre.com Welcome to The Marlowe’s Autumn season.

Our brochure has a new look, with the exciting contemporary theatre on offer in our Studio listed alongside the rich main house programme of brilliant musicals, dramas, dance and residencies by the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Glyndebourne Opera. Plus the best comedy and music one-nighters, including the Canterbury Festival in October, bringing chart-topping musicians and Afro-Cuban brass. International dance spans the globe from Cuba to South Africa, with Carlos Acosta’s superlative young company Acosta Danza and Dada Masilo bringing her acclaimed approach to the classics with Giselle. There’s never been a better time to pick up a multi-buy offer and plan a whole season of epic theatre-going… Whether you’re already part of The Marlowe family or visiting us for the frst time, you’ll fnd a warm welcome here in Kent’s regional theatre, right in the heart of Canterbury.

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SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS AND SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ARCOLA THEATRE PRESENT Little Miss Sunshine Fame WED 31 JUL-SAT 3 AUG MON 12-SAT 17 AUG 2019 2019 THE THEATRE THE THEATRE A touching and The musical based on the 1980s pop hilarious musical. culture phenomenon. Based on the Oscar- Starring Keith Jack (Any Dream Will Do), Mica winning film, this musical Paris (Chicago) and Jorgie Porter (Hollyoaks). comedy stars Mark Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture flm, Monaghan (Holby City) and Fame The Musical is the international smash hit The Voice’s Lucy O’Byrne. following the lives of students at New York’s High The Hoover family has School For The Performing Arts as they navigate more than a few troubles, but when young Olive their way through the highs and lows and the receives an invitation to ultimate elation of life. compete in the Little Miss Featuring the Oscar-winning title song, join a Sunshine beauty contest, cast of outstanding dancers, singers, musicians the Hoovers pile in to their rickety camper van. Can and actors as they transform from star struck they survive the trip from pupils to superstars. New Mexico to California? Evenings 7.30pm Discounts (on selected seats) Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Marlowe members £5 off top Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Prices from £26* three prices (Mon-Thu) Prices from £19*, Marlowe Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed) members £5 off top three Groups (Mon-Thu) prices (Wed & Thu) Discovery Tickets (Wed & Thu) Groups (Wed & Thu)

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TUE 20-SAT 24 AUG 2019 The Girl On The Train THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Starring Samantha Womack and Oliver Farnworth Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Prices from £15* Direct from the West End. Book your tickets early to get the Critics are calling The Girl On The Train "exceptional", best price *Our prices change with "gripping" and "must-see theatre" and it’s coming to demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Canterbury this summer direct from the West End. Discounts (on selected seats) Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only Marlowe members £5 off top three escape is the perfect couple she watches through prices (Tue-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) the train window every day, happy and in love. Groups (Tue-Thu) Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she fnds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery. Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – and starring Samantha Womack (EastEnders, Game On) and Oliver Farnworth (Hollyoaks, Coronation Street), this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the fnal moment. “This is a must. Don't miss it.” êêêê WHAT'S ON STAGE

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NEW ADVENTURES PRESENTS CHINA PLATE & STAATSTHEATER Matthew Bourne's MAINZ PRESENT Status Romeo And Juliet Written by Chris TUE 17-SAT 21 SEP 2019 Thorpe, developed THE THEATRE with and directed by Rachel Chavkin Imagine a time when love is forbidden... TUE 24 SEP 2019 THE STUDIO A passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story. We all have a nationality. Bursting with youth, vitality and Matthew Bourne’s Or almost all of us. trademark storytelling, Kent's brightest young Status is a show about dance talent joins the New Adventures company, someone who doesn't with direction and choreography by Matthew want his any more. About Bourne, design by Lez Brotherston, lighting by running away from the Paule Constable, sound by Paul Groothuis and national story you're given. new orchestrations of the Prokofev score by Terry About who is responsible Davies, played live by the New Adventures Orchestra. for that story and what might happen to it if you Recommended 12yrs+ give it up. 7.30pm (on selected seats) Evenings Discounts 8pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Marlowe members £5 off top Tickets £17, Marlowe Members Prices from £15* three prices (Tue-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) (10% off during priority Groups (Tue-Thu) period, 5% off outside priority Show Talk Tue 17 Sep, period), Discovery Tickets, post-show, free Schools £15 (Thu, booking by phone or in person) Groups

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SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS, MATTHEW TOWNSHEND PRODUCTIONS, BELGRADE FRANCESCA MOODY PRODUCTIONS THEATRE COVENTRY AND PERTH THEATRE AT HORSECROSS ARTS PRESENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH SEARED AND HOUSE PRESENT Frankenstein Square Go TUE 24-SAT 28 SEP 2019 By Kieran Hurley THE THEATRE and Gary McNair WED 25 & THU 26 SEP 2019 An imaginative re-telling of the Gothic masterpiece. THE STUDIO

From the producers who brought you Of Mice And The unmissable, Men. An eighteen-year-old girl dreams up a monster. Fringe First Award- A young scientist, Frankenstein, breathes life into a winning hit show. gruesome body. Banished into an indifferent world, Square Go is a raucous, Frankenstein’s creature desperately seeks out his hilarious play about identity, but the agony of rejection pushes him into playground violence, myths of masculinity and darkness. Rona Munro’s brilliant new adaptation the challenge to step up places the writer amongst the action as she wrestles or run. Their visit follows with her creation and with the stark realities facing a sell-out Edinburgh revolutionary young women, then and now. Fringe run and a New Evenings 7.30pm Access performances York premiere. Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Sign interpreted Featuring an original Prices from £15* performance soundtrack by members Thu 26 Sep, 7.30pm Discounts (on selected seats) of Frightened Rabbit. Marlowe members £5 off top Audio described AD 8pm three prices (Tue-Thu) performance Tickets £17, Marlowe Members Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed) Sat 28 Sep, 2.30pm (10% off during priority Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Thu, period, 5% off outside priority booking by phone or in person) period), Discovery Tickets, Groups (Tue-Thu) Groups

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NATIONAL THEATRE PRESENTS Gutted A Taste Of Honey THU 3-SAT 5 OCT 2019 THE STUDIO TUE 1-SAT 5 OCT 2019 THE THEATRE A powerful black comedy. The great British classic play. Told through comic The National Theatre bring Shelagh Delaney’s monologue, poignant career defning depiction of working-class life in language and movement post-war Salford to Canterbury. this stunning play explores When her mother, Helen, runs off with a car the lives of three strong women who work in a fish salesman, feisty teenager Jo takes up with Jimmy, factory in 1980s Dublin. a sailor who promises to marry her, before he heads for the seas leaving her pregnant and alone. "Powerful and êêêê Art student Geoff moves in and assumes the role playful" of surrogate parent until, misguidedly, he sends for THE REVIEWS HUB Helen and their unconventional setup unravels. Evenings 8pm Sat matinee 3pm Jodie Prenger (Oliver!) joins the cast as Helen. Tickets £17, Marlowe members (10% off during priority Evenings 7.30pm Access performances period, 5% off outside priority Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Sign interpreted period), Discovery Tickets, performance Prices from £15* Groups Thu 3 Oct, 7.30pm Discounts (on selected seats) Presented with support from Audio described Marlowe members £5 off top The Marlowe AD performance three prices (Tue-Thu) Sat 5 Oct, 2.30pm Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) Show Talk Sat 5 Oct, post Captioned performance Groups (Tue-Thu) CAP 3pm show, free Schools £12 tickets (Tue-Thu, Wed 2 Oct, 7.30pm booking by phone or in person)

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DANTE OR DIE PRESENTS NEW PERSPECTIVES PRESENT User Not Found The Fishermen By Chris Goode By Chigozie Obioma. Adapted for the stage by THU 10 & FRI 11 OCT 2019 Gbolahan Obsisesan. Directed by Jack McNamara. GARAGE COFFEE @ FRUITWORKS, 1-2 JEWRY WED 16-SAT 19 OCT 2019 LANE THE STUDIO

It’s the moment of Award-winning theatre direct from the West End. your death. In a small Nigerian town Ben, Obembe and their Do you delete your entire two older brothers slip away to fsh at a forbidden online legacy? Performed river. Unnoticed and carefree they continue until in a local café, audiences the prophecy of a madman changes the course of receive smartphones their lives forever. and headphones and are immersed in one man’s Based on the Man Booker Prize shortlisted novel grief. Should he keep or by one of Africa's major new voices, this critically- delete his partner’s online acclaimed award-winning production of Chigozie existence? Obioma’s powerful allegory of brotherhood, Evenings 6pm & 8.30pm vengeance and fate arrives in Canterbury direct Tickets £17, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, from the West End. 5% off outside priority period), Evenings 8pm Discounts Discovery Tickets, Groups Sat 3pm Marlowe Members (10% off Access performances Tickets £17 during priority period, 5% off Integrated captioning outside priority period) CAP at all performances Show Talk Thu 17 Oct, post Discovery tickets 8pm show, free Groups Show Talk Thu 10 Oct, post 8.30pm show, free Supported by Arts Council England.

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Evenings 7.30pm Prices from £15* Book your tickets early to get the best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Discounts (on selected seats) Fixed seat subscription Book 5 concerts and save Marlowe members £3 off top Show Talks 4 prices (offer excludesShaken Not Wed 30 Oct, Sun 16 Feb, Discovery Tickets Stirred concert). Marlowe members save 25%, non- Fri 8 May, 6.15pm, free, Schools £8 tickets (booking by members save 20%. booking required phone or in person)

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WED 30 OCT 2019 SUN 16 FEB 2020 FRI 17 APR 2020 Fire And Grace Sunshine And Melody Soul And Spectacle Santtu-Matias Rouvali Angus Webster conductor Paavo Järvi conductor conductor piano Timothy Ridout viola Zhang Zuo Nikolai Lugansky piano Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 Walton Viola Concerto Sibelius Lemminkäinen’s Rachmaninov Symphony Brahms Symphony No. 2 Return No. 2 Rachmaninov Piano Two contrasting works Experience two passionate Concerto No. 1 feature in a colourful masterpieces, a thrilling artistic Tchaikovsky Swan Lake programme of Walton and pairing, and an evening of (excerpts) Brahms. Composed by an idyllic unforgettable melodies to leave No need to choose between Austrian lake in summer, you humming on your way home. Finnish legend, a night at the Brahms’s sunny Second In a fusion of showmanship and ballet, or an opportunity to hear Symphony reveals free-flowing subtle musicality, Liszt’s Piano one of today’s top pianists – melodies and gentle woodwind Concerto will be performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra's before an explosion of virtuoso pianist Zhang Zuo. next Principal Conductor, happiness in the finale. Santtu-Matias Rouvali rolls all Dramatic, assertive and totally Plus, we welcome back three into one thrilling concert. virtuosic, Walton’s fiery Viola electrifying Estonian conductor Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto was such a hit at its Paavo Järvi, renowned for his Concerto showcases sweeping premiere, critics called the performances of Rachmaninov’s melodies and fiery composer a “born genius”. heart-wrenching masterpiece, showmanship, framing a the Second Symphony. ravishing central Nocturne, SUN 8 MAR 2020 while the unforgettable lyricism FRI 8 MAY 2020 of Swan Lake lingers long in Musical Pictures American Romantics the memory. Alpesh Chauhan conductor Joana Carneiro conductor Valentina Lisitsa piano SAT 23 NOV 2019 Esther Yoo violin Shaken, Not Stirred: Tchaikovsky Fantasy Stucky Radical Light The Music Of Overture, The Tempest Barber Violin Concerto Shostakovich Piano Copland Appalachian Spring James Bond Concerto No. 2 Bernstein Symphonic Dances Carl Davis conductor Mussorgsky Pictures At from West Side Story An Exhibition The name’s Bond. James Bond. Enjoy an evening of emotion- Join us as all your favourite Step into spring with two lively packed music by three great songs from over 60 years of pieces, ahead of Mussorgsky’s American composers of the 20th century. action-packed movie making exhilarating Pictures At An meet the awesome power of Exhibition. Shostakovich’s Piano Dive headfirst into the passionate a live 80-piece orchestra. Concerto No. 2 remains one of love story of West Side Story, In an evening of hits from featuring favourites from Maria his best-loved works. But first, a Goldfinger to Skyfall, be to Mambo, and feel the gentle rare treat; stormy, majestic and transported away to a world of warmth of Copland’s Appalachian exotic locations and effortless featuring one of Tchaikovsky’s Spring. And experience the style as we bring to life iconic most beautiful love themes, artistry of violinist Esther Yoo, soundtracks by John Barry, The Tempest brings the story of who takes on Barber’s well-loved Monty Norman, and more. Shakespeare’s play to life. Violin Concerto. 11 SHOW MULTI-BUY OFFER | SAVE UP TO 20% – FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 2 SHOW MULTI-BUY OFFER | SAVE UP TO 20% – FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 2

BUNNY IN ASSOCIATION WITH TRAVERSE THEATRE PRESENT A PAINES PLOUGH AND TAMASHA PRODUCTION Still No Idea I Wanna Be Yours TUE 29 & WED 30 OCT 2019 By Zia Ahmed THE STUDIO TUE 5 NOV 2019 THE STUDIO Part-confession, part-comedy sketch show. Ella is from Yorkshire. Lisa Hammond (EastEnders, Vera) and Rachael Haseeb is from Spence (Thirteen) make a pact. They'll go out onto London. the streets, interview people and whatever story They order a pizza. House the public come up with - that will be the show. red for Ella. Hot chocolate Part-confession, part-comedy sketch show with for Haseeb. People and a bit of singing and dancing thrown in. Turns out playlists. Christmas and getting the public to write your story is quite an Eid. London to Leeds. adventure. I Wanna Be Yours is a tender, funny, lyrical “Hypocrisy-smashing new show about disability play about finding love that’s hilarious, clever and depressingly vital and holding onto it with viewing.” êêêê THE STAGE everything you’ve got. Each performance is presented in a relaxed environment. Includes some Recommended 14yrs+ strong language. 8pm Evenings 8pm Discounts Prices from £17, Marlowe Prices from £17 Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside Show Talk off outside priority period), priority period), Discovery Tue 29 Oct Discovery Tickets, Groups Tickets, Groups BSL integrated Supported on tour by house, delivered by Farnham Maltings performance and funded by Arts Council England.

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DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENTS FRI 1 & SAT 2 NOV 2019 THE THEATRE Dada Masilo’s Giselle Evenings 7.30pm Prices from £15* This iconic classic is fearlessly re-imagined with Book your tickets early to get the a stunning South African setting. best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information Opening in a lively South African village, renowned call us or visit our website. choreographer Dada Masilo's Giselle tells the story Discounts (on selected seats) of a trusting peasant girl who is thrust into a world Marlowe members £3 off top three of betrayal and shame when her lover rejects her. prices Discovery Tickets Spurned by her family and killed by heartbreak, Groups Giselle returns from the grave as a supernatural Schools £10 tickets (booking by being, bent on revenge. phone or in person) Performing in the title role, Masilo brings her Show Talk stunning high-speed style to the stage, fusing Fri 1 Nov, post-show, free ballet, contemporary and traditional Tswana dance. Powered by a hauntingly beautiful score which Presented by The Marlowe as combines classical strings with African percussion and part of the Canterbury Festival. voice, this UK premiere is ballet but not as you know it. “Exhilarating. Bold, brazen, unapologetic and absolutely enrapturing.” DANCE MAGAZINE “A marvel of intelligence and dance craftsmanship. Dance at The Marlowe is sponsored by Stunningly conceived and executed.” CRITICAL DANCE Recommended 12yrs+. Contains partial nudity. Running time 75mins.

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TUE 5-SAT 9 NOV 2019 Glyndebourne Tour 2019 THE THEATRE Evenings (not Thu) 7.15pm Thu matinee 2pm Three glorious productions from the masters Prices from £25* of opera. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Book your tickets early to get the best price *Our prices change with Donizetti: L’elisir d’amore demand. For the latest information TUE 5 & THU 7 NOV call us or visit our website. Discounts (on selected seats) An irresistible production of this Marlowe members £5 off top three prices (Tue-Fri) sun-drenched comedy. Discovery Tickets (Tue-Fri) Adina is the toast of her small Italian town. Country Groups (Tue-Thu) boy Nemorino loves her, but she only has eyes for Schools £8 tickets (Thu 2pm, booking by phone or in person) Belcore, the smooth-talking sergeant. Light, lyrical and bursting with energy, L’elisir d’amore was the biggest Show Talks success of Donizetti’s career. L'elisir d'amore Tue 5 Nov, 6.15pm Verdi: Rigoletto Rigoletto Wed 6 Nov, 6.15pm WED 6 & SAT 9 NOV Rinaldo Fri 8 Nov, 6.15pm Lust, power and innocence collide in Verdi’s Free, booking required devastating masterpiece. The Duke has it all: money, power, looks, and any woman he wants – any woman, that is, except Gilda, the innocent young daughter of hunchbacked jester Rigoletto. But when Gilda is kidnapped and seduced by his master, Rigoletto plots revenge – with tragic results. The dramatic score, includes many of Verdi’s greatest tunes, including La donna è mobile. Handel: Rinaldo FRI 8 NOV

A riotous updating of Handel’s most successful opera. Christian knight Rinaldo loves Almirena, but she has been kidnapped by sorceress Armida. A magical battle ensues between Rinaldo’s Crusaders and the Saracen army, as the fate not just of two lovers but two nations hangs in the balance. Robert Carsen’s exuberant schoolroom staging is well

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PAPATANGO THEATRE COMPANY Nativity! The Musical PRESENTS WED 13-SUN 17 NOV 2019 Shook THE THEATRE By Samuel Bailey WED 4-SAT 7 DEC 2019 Your favourite festive film is now live on stage! THE STUDIO Following two smash-hit seasons in London, An award-winning Nativity! The Musical is coming to Canterbury! new play. Feel-good, funny and full of joy, this cracker of a Instead of GCSEs, Cain, musical was adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, Riyad and Jonjo got the creator of the much-loved flms. Featuring all sentences. of your favourite sing-a-long hits from the movies Grace’s job is to turn them including Sparkle And Shine, Nazareth, One Night into parents. Can they grow up quickly enough One Moment, She’s The Brightest Star and a whole to escape the system? host of new songs, this musical really “is a heartfelt Winner of the 2019 hit” (The Times). Papatango New Writing Book now and join us for some MAYHEM Prize, this exciting new play in Bethlehem! tenderly examines the young men society shuts away. Evenings (not Sun) 7pm Schools £15 tickets (Thu matinee, Thu matinee 1.30pm booking by phone or in person) Evenings 7.30pm Sat matinee 2pm Access performances Tickets £17, Marlowe members Sun 1pm & 5pm Sign interpreted (10% off during priority Prices from £15* performance period, 5% off outside priority Thu 14 Nov, 7pm period), Discovery Tickets, Discounts (on selected seats) Groups Marlowe members £5 off top Audio described AD three prices (Wed & Thu) performance Sign interpreted Discovery Tickets (Wed & Thu eve) Sat 16 Nov, 2pm performance Groups (Wed & Thu) Thu 5 Dec, 8pm

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Live At The Marlowe Gloria Estefan’s WED 18 DEC 2019 THE THEATRE On Your Feet! See some of the MON 20-SAT 25 JAN 2020 biggest names in THE THEATRE stand up. Book by Alexander Dinelaris. Featuring music A festive edition of our produced and recorded by Emilio & Gloria hugely popular night of Estefan & Miami Sound Machine. live comedy, featuring some of the country’s Her voice. His vision. Their story. biggest stars alongside the On Your Feet is the inspiring true love story of stars of the future. Emilio and Gloria Estefan and charts their journey The line-up for this show from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami will be announced later and fnally to international superstardom. in the year, but previous headliners have included This exhilarating musical developed by an award- Milton Jones, Henning winning creative team features the iconic songs Wehn, Sara Pascoe and Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Nina Conti. Feet, Don’t Want To Lose You Now and 1-2-3. 7.30pm “Exhilarating dancing, invigorating music and a Tickets £24* truly inspirational story!” HUFFINGTON POST May contain adult themes and language. “Resist if you dare!” NEW YORK TIMES Evenings 7.30pm Discounts (on selected seats) Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Marlowe members £5 off top Prices from £15* three prices (Mon-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Mon & Tue) Groups (Mon-Thu)

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WED 29 JAN-SAT 8 FEB 2020 Royal Shakespeare THE THEATRE Measure For Measure Wed 29 Jan 7.30pm, Sat 1 Feb 7.30pm, Fri 7 Feb Company 7.30pm, Sat 8 Feb 1.30pm As You Like It Thu 30 Jan 7.30pm, Measure For Measure Fri 31 Jan 7.30pm, Sat 1 Feb 1.30pm, Thu 6 Feb 7.30pm As You Like It The Taming Of The Shrew Tue 4 Feb 7.30pm, Wed 5 Feb The Taming Of The Shrew 7.30pm, Thu 6 Feb 1.30pm, Sat 8 Feb 7.30pm Direct from Stratford-upon-Avon, the RSC returns Prices from £15* with a season of exhilarating Shakespeare plays Book your tickets early to get the bursting with contemporary resonance. best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information Opening the season is Shakespeare’s dark comedy, call us or visit our website. Measure For Measure. Directed by RSC Artistic Discounts (on selected seats) Director Gregory Doran, this intense and compelling Marlowe members £5 off top three production is shockingly relevant for today. prices (Tue-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Wed 29 Jan, Following this, an imaginative new take on Thu 30 Jan, Tue 4 Feb, Wed 5 Feb) Groups (Tue-Thu) Shakespeare’s riotous comedy As You Like It, directed by Kimberley Sykes. Come on a journey of laughter, Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Thu, booking by phone or in person) romance and self-discovery, as you enter the forest. Access performances Completing the season is The Taming Of The Shrew, Sign interpreted performance directed by Justin Audibert. The ultimate battle of Fri 31 Jan, 7.30pm Audio described performance the sexes is turned on its head in a fresh portrayal AD of gender politics. Sat 1 Feb, 1.30pm Tue 4 Feb, 7.30pm Join us for one, join us for all. It’s going to be quite Sat 8 Feb, 1.30pm a season. Captioned performance CAP Wed 5 Feb, 7.30pm êêêê DAILY TELEGRAPH Thu 6 Feb 7.30pm Fri 7 Feb, 7.30pm êêêê SUNDAY TIMES

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RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS TUE 11-SAT 15 FEB 2020 THE THEATRE The Russian State Ballet Swan Lake Tue & Wed 7.30pm Wed matinee 2.30pm & Orchestra Of Siberia Sleeping Beauty Thu 7.30pm The world’s most celebrated ballets. Coppélia Fri 7.30pm Swan Lake: The greatest romantic ballet of all time The Nutcracker is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm unforgettable score. Prices from £15* Sleeping Beauty: Every child’s favourite fairy tale, Book your tickets early to get the this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery best price *Our prices change with and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Coppélia: Every toy has a story, especially in this Discounts (on selected seats) charming comedy of errors, a witty combination Marlowe members (10% off during of antics and abracadabra, set in a doll priority period, 5% off outside priority period) maker’s workshop. Discovery Tickets The Nutcracker: This most famous of fantasy ballets Groups for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Fri, booking by phone or in person) When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy tale world where toy dolls spring to life. Dance at The Marlowe is sponsored by

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WED 19 & THU 20 FEB 2020 Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever THE THEATRE 10am, 1pm & 4pm Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s Prices from £12.50* going to be her best day ever! Book your tickets early to get the best price *Our prices change with Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From demand. For the latest information castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams call us or visit our website. to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the Discounts (on selected seats) Marlowe members (10% off during family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, priority period, 5% off outside of Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! priority period) Groups of 4+ (Tue-Thu) Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!

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FRI 21 & SAT 22 FEB 2020 Anton & Erin: Dance THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Matinees 3pm Those Magical Movies Prices from £15* Book your tickets early to get the Anton & Erin, the nation's favourite ballroom best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information couple are back with a brand new show. call us or visit our website. Featuring exquisite choreography set to music that Discounts (on selected seats) made it big on the silver screen, including classics from Marlowe members (10% off during Singin’ In The Rain and The Wizard Of Oz, through to priority period, 5% off outside priority period) The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge and many more. Groups A sensational dance production flled with Hollywood glamour, featuring a spectacular dance ensemble, exquisite live vocals from TV favourite Lance Ellington and a 23-piece live orchestra led by Richard Balcombe. Expect a red carpet, premiere performance from the UK’s leading ballroom dance stars.

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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS TUE 10-SAT 14 MAR 2020 THE THEATRE Cabaret Evenings 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm The multi-award-winning West End smash-hit. Prices from £15* Book your tickets early to get the This stunning production of Kander and Ebb’s best price *Our prices change with landmark musical, directed by National Theatre demand. For the latest information Artistic Director Rufus Norris has enjoyed two call us or visit our website. smash-hit West runs. Discounts (on selected seats) Marlowe members (10% off during Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, priority period, 5% off outside dazzling costumes and iconic songs including priority period) Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) Money Makes The World Go Round, Maybe This Groups (Tue-Thu) Time, Cabaret and more. Access performances It’s 1931, Berlin is a haven of divine decadence and BSL integrated performance the legendary Sally Bowles is about to take the stage Thu 12 Mar, 7.30pm at the infamous Kit Kat Klub… Audio described performance AD Sat 14 Mar, 2.30pm Starring as Emcee is John Partridge (winner of Celebrity Masterchef, EastEnders) one of the West End’s most prolifc leading men. Kara Lilly Hayworth stars as the iconic Sally Bowles following her spectacular performance in the title role of Cilla The Musical. They are joined by Anita Harris, who has appeared both on screen (Follow That Camel and Carry On Doctor) and on stage, most notably as Grizelda in the West End’s Cats. Recommended 14yrs+

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DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENT FRI 20 & SAT 21 MAR 2020 THE THEATRE Acosta Danza: Evolution Evenings 7.30pm Prices from £15* International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta and Book your tickets early to get the his critically acclaimed Cuban company Acosta best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information Danza perform a dazzling programme of new call us or visit our website. and existing works. Discounts (on selected seats) Acosta makes a guest appearance in the iconic Marlowe members (10% off during Rooster, choreographed by Christopher Bruce to music priority period, 5% off outside of priority period) by the Rolling Stones. The company also perform new Discovery Tickets work, Paysage, Soudain, la nuit by visionary Swedish Groups choreographer Pontus Lidberg. Inspired by Vaslav Schools £10 tickets (booking Nijinsky’s L’après midi d’un faune, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui by phone and in person) completes the bill with masterpiece Faun, set to Access performances Audio described performance Debussy’s original score with additional music from AD Sat 21 Mar, 7.30pm Nitin Sawhney. “Beg, borrow or steal a ticket for Acosta’s exhilarating Show Talk Fri 20 Mar, post-show, free Cuban trip. A striking show.” êêêê EVENING STANDARD

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MON 23-SAT 28 MAR 2020 Everybody’s Talking THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm About Jamie Prices from £15* Book your tickets early to get the The smash-hit and critically-acclaimed best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information West End musical. call us or visit our website. Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Discounts (on selected seats) Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite ft in. Jamie is terrifed Marlowe members £5 off top three about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. prices (Tue-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Mon & Tue) Supported by his brilliant loving mum and Groups (Mon-Thu) surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand-new funny and feelgood musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true. “It’s the real deal. Everyone really should be talking, singing, shouting about Jamie now.” êêêêê THE TIMES Recommended 12yrs+

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THE OLD VIC PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISTOL OLD VIC TUE 31 MAR-SAT 4 APR 2020 A Monster Calls THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Based on the novel by Patrick Ness Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Inspired by an original idea by Siobhan O’Dowd Prices from £15* Book your tickets early to get the “Heartbreaking, spectacular, soaring. A monster hit.” best price. *Our prices change with êêêêê THE TIMES demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Patrick Ness’s piercing novel A Monster Calls is Discounts (on selected seats) brought vividly to life in the Olivier award-winning Marlowe members (10% off during production by visionary director Sally Cookson priority period, 5% off outside priority period) (National Theatre's Jane Eyre). Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed Groups (Tue-Thu) just fne since his dad moved away. But now his mum is Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Thu, sick and not getting any better. Then, one night, Conor booking by phone or in person) is woken by something at his window. A monster has Access performances Sign interpreted performance come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when Sat 4 Apr, 2.30pm it walked before. And when it’s fnished, Conor must Audio described performance tell his own story and face his deepest fears. AD Sat 4 Apr, 2.30pm Based on the critically-acclaimed bestseller, A Monster Show Talk Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing. Fri 3 Apr, post-show, free “An exhilarating, resolutely tender imaginative feat” êêêê THE SUNDAY TIMES “Extraordinarily moving.” êêêê THE INDEPENDENT Recommended for adults and children aged 10yrs+.

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NEW ADVENTURES TUE 7-SAT 11 APR 2020 Matthew Bourne’s production of THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm The Red Shoes Prices from £15* Book your tickets early to get the The double Olivier Award-winning smash-hit. best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information Based on the flm by Michael Powell and Emeric call us or visit our website. Pressburger and the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. Discounts A sell-out before its world premiere tour opened in Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside of 2016, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the priority period) legendary flm returns after winning two Olivier Awards Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) and dazzling audiences across the UK and the USA. Groups (Tue-Thu) Schools £15 tickets (Thu, booking The Red Shoes is a tale of obsession, possession and by phone or in person) one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Access performances Audio described performance Set to the achingly romantic music of golden-age AD Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, The Red Wed 8 Apr, 7.30pm

Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies, with cinematic Show Talk designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Tue 7 Apr, post-show, free Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis. Early booking is highly recommended for this show’s much anticipated return. Dance at The Marlowe is sponsored by “Matthew Bourne works his magic. Blissful.” DAILY TELEGRAPH

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TUE 21-SAT 25 APR 2020 Beautiful THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm The Olivier Award-winning West End and Prices from £15* Broadway show. Book your tickets early to get the Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping best price *Our prices change with music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. extraordinary talent. Discounts (on selected seats) Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s Marlowe members (10% off during remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit priority period. 5% off outside song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, priority period) Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed eve) to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Groups (Tue-Thu) Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with 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 The Locomotion.

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TUE 19-SUN 24 MAY 2020 SIX THE THEATRE Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 8pm Fri 6pm & 8.30pm Divorced. Beheaded. Live! Sat & Sun matinees 2.30pm Nominated for fve Olivier Awards including Best Prices from £15* New Musical, the sell-out London smash-hit SIX is the Book your tickets early to get the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives call us or visit our website. of Henry VIII fnally take to the mic to tell their tales, Discounts (on selected seats) remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into a Marlowe Members (10% when 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. booking in priority period, 5% off when booking outside These Queens may have green sleeves but their priority period) lipstick is rebellious red. Discovery Tickets (Tue-Fri 6pm) Groups (Tue-Thu) Think you know the rhyme, think again… Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Thu, “The most uplifting new British musical I have ever booking by phone or in person) had the privilege to watch.” êêêêê EVENING STANDARD “80 minutes of exhilarating entertainment from six killer Queens. They will, they will rock you!” êêêêê DAILY EXPRESS “Captivating and exhilarating. Do yourself a favour and go and party with SIX. You won’t regret it!” êêêêê ATTITUDE Recommended 10yrs+

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THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PARTNERSHIP AND ROYAL & DERNGATE NORTHAMPTON WED 27-SAT 30 MAY PRESENT THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION OF 2020 THE THEATRE Holes Wed & Sat 1pm & 5pm Thu 7pm By Louis Sachar Fri 1pm & 7pm Prices from £15* A thrilling family show. Book your tickets early to get the Stanley Yelnats can’t catch a break. Born into a family best price *Our prices change with cursed with bad luck, it comes as no surprise when he demand. For the latest information fnds himself accused of a crime he didn’t commit. call us or visit our website. Discounts (on selected seats) Sent to a labour camp as punishment, he is tasked with Marlowe members (10% off during digging one hole, fve foot wide by fve foot deep, every priority period, 5% off outside day. He’s told it is to build ‘character’. But the tyrannical priority period) Family ticket Warden is defnitely hiding something. How will Stanley Discovery Tickets (Wed-Fri) and his fellow inmates deal with her demands, her two Schools £10 tickets (Wed-Fri, cronies, plus the fearsome rattlesnakes and yellow- booking by phone or in person) spotted lizards? And will Stanley and his new friends Access performances Relaxed performance unearth what’s really going on? RP Fri 29 May, 1pm Holes is the brilliant, inventive and creative new stage show based on the multi-award-winning novel and the Show Talk Hollywood blockbuster. Fri 30 May, post 1pm show, free This hit production is a thrilling and off-beat comedy adventure and is perfect for adults and children aged 8 and up.

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MON 8-SAT 13 JUN 2020 Once The Musical THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Once may not be enough for you to see this Prices from £15* multi-award-winning Broadway and West End Book your tickets early to get the hit musical. best price *Our prices change with Based on the critically acclaimed and much-loved flm, demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. you will meet (and never forget) two lost souls - a Dublin street busker and a Czech musician - who fnd Discounts (on selected seats) Marlowe members (10% off during each other unexpectedly and fall in love. You will fall priority period, 5% off outside in love, too, with this brilliant and beautiful musical, priority period) flled with live music, from lush ballads to barnstorming Discovery Tickets (Mon-Thu) Groups (Mon-Thu) reels. Once is a spell-binding and uplifting story of hopes and dreams. This is Once’s frst major UK tour having won awards across the world, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song, a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, 8 Tony awards and an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music. “This is the most unique musical in town. Seeing it once is not enough; I'll be returning again and again.” êêêêê SUNDAY EXPRESS

“It's funny, its truthful, it sings.” êêêê THE TIMES “Wins you over with its simplicity, charm and air of sweet melancholy.” êêêê THE GUARDIAN

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TUE 16-SAT 20 JUN 2020 Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em THE THEATRE Starring Joe Pasquale, Sarah Earnshaw Evenings 7.30pm and Susie Blake Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Prices from £15* The classic TV comedy. Book your tickets early to get the Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the best price *Our prices change with house down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. ‘Em hits the road with Joe Pasquale (New Faces, I’m Discounts (on selected seats) A Celebrity, Spamalot, The Producers) as the lovable Marlowe members (10% off during accident-prone Frank Spencer. priority period, 5% off outside priority period) Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) by possible newfound fame as a magician. With guests Groups (Tue-Thu) arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless Access performances misunderstandings are on the menu. Captioned performance CAP Wed 17 Jun, 7.30pm Susie Blake (Coronation Street, The Victoria Wood Show, Audio described performance Blithe Spirit) stars as his disapproving mother-in-law and AD Thur 18 Jun, 2.30pm Sarah Earnshaw as his long-suffering wife Betty. BSL integrated performance Based on the 1970s classic TV comedy by Ray Allen Fri 19 Jun 7.30pm and directed by the award-winning Guy Unsworth, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is the ultimate feel-good night out, washed down with lashings of nostalgia and mother’s prune wine. Quite Frank-ly, it’s a hit!

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TUE 23 JUN-SAT 11 JUL 2020 Mamma Mia! THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate Tue 30 Jun matinee 2.30pm feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm exhilarating smash-hit musical. Prices from £25* Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, Book your tickets early to get the friendship and identity is cleverly told through the best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information timeless songs of ABBA. call us or visit our website. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never Discounts (on selected seats) known brings her mother face to face with three men Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding priority period) they’ll never forget. Discovery Tickets (Mon & Tue, excluding Tue 30 Jun, 2.30pm) This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling Groups (Tue-Thu) audiences all around the world and now there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!

“The sunniest of all musicals.” SUNDAY EXPRESS “The ultimate feel-good show.” CLASSIC FM

33 WED 7 & THU 8 AUG 2019 In The Night Garden Live THE THEATRE Wed 10am, 1pm & 4pm Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends Thu 10am & 1pm are back in their brand new live show Igglepiggle’s Prices from £17.50* Busy Day! Book your tickets early to get the You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully best price *Our prices change with brought to life with full-size costumes, magical demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. puppets, and enchanting music. This completely new Discounts (on selected seats) show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will Marlowe members £1.50 off top be amazed when they see a very special visit from the two prices amazing flying Pinky Ponk. Under 16yrs £2 off Now in its 10th year, In The Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 12,844 parents’ reviews. There are other shows for young children, but as The Independent wrote, “there’s nothing quite like In The Night Garden Live.” Pip-pip, onk-onk! “Excellent – my daughter had the time of her life!” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

34 BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS TUE 27-SAT 31 AUG 2019 THE THEATRE Willy Russell’s Evenings 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Blood Brothers Prices from £22.50 Book your tickets early to get the The legendary musical. best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information Willy Russell’s legendary musical tells the captivating call us or visit our website. and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow Discounts (on selected seats) up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again Marlowe members £5 off top three prices (Tue-Thu) with tragic consequences. Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu eves) Lyn Paul frst rose to fame in the early 1970s as a member Groups (Tue-Thu eves) of the New Seekers, whose hit I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing sold over 20 million copies. She returns for her farewell tour in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, which she frst made her own in London’s West End. Few musicals have been received with such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. “Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval.” THE DAILY MAIL Recommended 12yrs+ Photos include previous cast include previous Photos 35 TUE 3-SAT 14 SEP 2019 Motown The Musical THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Wed 4, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm The songs. The sound. The story. Prices from £28* The sensational hit West End musical is bringing its Book your tickets early to get the unique sound to Canterbury and is guaranteed to have best price *Our prices change with you dancing in the street! demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. With just $800 borrowed from his family Berry Gordy Discounts (on selected seats) founded Motown Records and launched the careers of Marlowe members £5 off top three legendary artists including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, prices (Mon-Thu) Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson And Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed) Groups (Mon-Thu) The Miracles, The Temptations, and many more.

This is the next chapter in Motown’s incredible history Book first and and is an experience you’ll never forget. Featuring save money Become a Marlowe Friend over 50 classic hits including My Girl, What’s Going for priority booking and On, Dancing In The Street, I Heard It Through The great discounts (see our Grapevine and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. website)

“One great big soul extravaganza.” DAILY MAIL “A solid gold massive 100% hit show.” SMOOTH RADIO

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36 37 LicKitySpit WED 18 SEP, WED 16 OCT & WED 20 NOV 2019 THE KIT

The poetry slam with the quickest of wit. Canterbury’s hottest poetry The Alternative slam event, brought to you by Rough Cut Collective. It’s Comedy Show an evening with wondrous WED 11 SEP & WED 27 NOV 2019 wordsmiths and passionate THE STUDIO local poets. Each slam Ground-breaking comedy. will see a guest headliner bringing the best the poetry From the sublime to the scene has to offer. ridiculously surreal, these acts are some of the most creative If you'd like to take part in and hilarious in the business. the slam, visit our website for more information. May contain adult themes and language. Evenings 8pm Evenings 8pm Tickets £10, Marlowe members Tickets £13.25, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, (10% off during priority period, 5% 5% off outside priority period), off outside priority period) Students

Helen Highwater THU 3 OCT 2019 Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science THE KIT THU 10-SAT 12 OCT 2019 THE STUDIO Helen Seymour's new spoken word/comedy/theatre show. A live, interactive science show for the whole Helen’s very funny and very family, where real experiments take place right dark show tackles dating, before your eyes. violent intrusive thoughts and Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment what happens when the only that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by Morgan representation of your body you & West’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the can find…is in horror movies. scientific method. 8pm Evenings 7pm Tickets £13.50, Marlowe members Sat matinee 2pm (10% off during priority period, Tickets £15, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside priority period), 5% off outside priority period), Under 16yrs Discovery Tickets 38 NORTHERN BALLET’S WED 9-SAT 12 OCT 2019 THE THEATRE Dracula Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Step into the world of Dracula – if you dare. Prices from £24.50* Book your tickets early to get the Seducing countless generations, Bram Stoker’s best price *Our prices change with legendary vampire lives on in this extraordinary ballet. demand. For the latest information Fall under the eternal count’s captivating spell with call us or visit our website. Northern Ballet’s blend of sensuous dancing and Discounts (on selected seats) gripping theatre enhanced by gothic sets and costumes. Marlowe members £5 off top three prices (Wed & Thu) This is ballet with a dramatic bite that will leave you Concessions (Wed & Thu) Discovery Tickets (Wed & Thu eve) thirsty for more. Groups Features music by Schnittke, Rachmaninov, Schools £10 tickets (Wed & Thu, Pärt and Daugherty. booking by phone or in person)

“The company are in fine dramatic form.” Under 16yrs 50% off top three prices (Wed, Fri & Sat eve) êêêê THE GUARDIAN

“A show anyone can sink their teeth into!” êêêê WHAT’S ON STAGE Recommended 12yrs+

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39 MON 14-SAT 19 OCT 2019 Annie THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm Starring Lesley Joseph. Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Prices from £28.50* Direct from the West End. Book your tickets early to get the This “glorious revival” (The Times) stars Birds best price *Our prices change with Of A Feather’s Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Miss Hannigan! Discounts (on selected seats) Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced Marlowe members £5 off top three to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. prices (Mon-Thu) Concessions (Mon-Thu) Her luck changes when she's chosen to spend Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed) Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Groups (Mon-Thu) Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan hatches a plan to spoil Schools £15 tickets (Mon-Thu, Annie’s search for her true family… booking by phone or in person) With its Tony® award-winning book and score, Under 16yrs £5 off (Price bands A-C, Mon-Thu) including It’s The Hard-Knock Life and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it! Make an evening of it Meal packages available in THE DAILY TELEGRAPH “Lavish escapism.” The Green Room (see our “A glorious revival.” THE TIMES website) “An all-singing all-dancing triumph.” OK! MAGAZINE

40 Georgie Fame And LET’S ALL DANCE PRESENTS Jayde Adams The Princess WED 23 OCT 2019 The BBC Big Band THE STUDIO SUN 20 OCT 2019 And The Frog THE THEATRE MON 21 & TUE 22 OCT 2019 The Ballad Of Kylie Jenner’s THE STUDIO Old Face. Georgie Fame's hits and classic Big Band music. A heart-warming ballet about Jayde has put the sequins and the power of friendship. showbiz in a box (for now). If pop The internationally-acclaimed stars, razors and even sausage An original score, gorgeous BBC Big Band are joined by the rolls can attach themselves to costumes and crystal-clear incredible Georgie Fame, for important movements to sell storytelling draw you into one of only a select number themselves why can’t she? of UK concert dates. the magical world of ballet. May contain adult themes and 7.30pm Various times language. Prices from £27.50*, Marlowe Tickets £10.50, Marlowe members 8pm members 5% off (top three bands) (10% off during priority period, Marlowe members 5% off outside priority period) Tickets £13.50, 5% off, Discovery Tickets

THE CRICK CRACK CLUB PRESENTS Grim Grimms GOAT AND MONKEY PRESENT THU 24 OCT 2019 The Pirate Cruncher THE KIT THU 24 & FRI 25 OCT 2019 THE STUDIO Fairytales for grown-ups. Ben Haggarty hauls four lesser A swashbuckling tale of greed for children aged known Grimm tales into the 5-11 and their families. dark and full-blooded realm Adapted from the best-selling book, this comically gruesome of fairytales for grown-ups, adventure of pirates and the ingenuity of one small girl, skillfully combining world class is family theatre at its finest and silliest. storytelling and exquisite music. Thu 2.30pm Access performances 8pm Fri 11am & 2.30pm Relaxed performance Tickets £13.50, Marlowe members RP Prices from £11.50, Marlowe Fri 25 Oct, 11am (10% off during priority period, members (10% off during priority 5% off outside priority period), period, 5% off outside priority period) Discovery Tickets

Book your tickets early to get the best price 41 *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Canterbury Festival

For full programme of events visit canterburyfestival.co.uk

We're delighted to partner with Canterbury Festival, which runs from 19 Oct-2 Nov, with more than 200 events in a variety of venues across the city. Alongside the events listed below, The Marlowe are delighted to present internationally-acclaimed choreographer, Dada Masilo as part of this year’s festival. See page 13 for more information.

Laura Mvula Juan de Marcos’ Afro-Cuban All Stars WED 23 OCT 2019 THU 24 OCT 2019 Innovative British singer-songwriter, and two- The Afro-Cuban All Stars have become a must-see time MOBO award-winner, Laura Mvula, visits act, performing at venues and festivals across the Canterbury for a very special Festival performance. world and showcasing the talent of Cuba’s musical Mvula’s 2013 debut Sing To The Moon and 2016 melting pot. Led by architect of the Buena Vista follow up The Dreaming Room, received wide- Social Club, Juan de Marcos González, the band spread critical acclaim. features mainstays of the Havana music scene, alongside a younger generation. Prices from £36.50 Prices from £31.50

Ward Thomas Jack Savoretti FRI 25 OCT 2019 SAT 26 OCT 2019 Genre-crossing duo Ward Thomas are leading lights Jack Savoretti comes to Canterbury to celebrate in the UK country scene. Singing To Strangers, his sixth studio album. Since Their latest release Restless Minds, the follow-up the release of Between The Minds in 2007, the to 2016’s chart-topping Cartwheels, finds the English-Italian singer-songwriter has been rising Hampshire sisters on scorching form. to prominence with his unique blend of poetic folk and big-band ballads. Prices from £36.50 Prices from £38.50 42 THE CRICK CRACK CLUB PRESENTS Laid Bare Cabaret The Bear & The SAT 26 OCT & SAT 21 DEC 2019 Weeping Horse THE STUDIO FRI 25 OCT 2019 THE KIT Catch Canterbury’s hottest cabaret show Grimms fairy tales encompassing the for families. very best variety A princess living as a acts from the worlds goose girl... of circus, magic, A man wrapped in the skin burlesque and music. of a bear... October's Cabaret features A horse that speaks only international burlesque the truth... star Didi Derrière. Join storyteller Ben Recommended 16yrs+, contains Haggarty on an adventure nudity and adult themes and language. into the fairy tale forest of the Brothers Grimm. Prices from £22.25, Marlowe members (10% off during Complete with live music, priority period, 5% off outside encounter strange curses, priority period) magical beasts and startling transformations. For brave children aged 7+ and their grown-ups. 11am Tickets £10.50, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside priority period)

THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRESENT First Encounters With Shakespeare: The Merchant Of Venice SAT 2 NOV 2019 THE STUDIO

A perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young people and their families from the Royal Shakespeare Company. This new production of The Merchant Of Venice directed by Robin Belfield uses an edited version of the original text to bring Shakespeare’s story of justice and mercy to life in just 90 minutes. 11am & 2.30pm Prices from £13.25, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside priority period), Under 16yrs, Students

43 Darren Harriott SAT 2 NOV 2019 THE STUDIO

Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo star, Darren Harriott, considers himself a good person. Now he's 30 and he's never been in love. It can't always be someone else's fault? Join Darren for his trademark passion and insightful wit as he tries to work himself out. Robin Ince: May contain adult themes and language. Chaos Of Delight 8pm FRI 8 NOV 2019 Tickets £13.75, Marlowe THE STUDIO members (10% off during priority period, 5% off The multi-award- outside priority period), winning comedian Discovery Tickets returns with another of his much-loved stand-up sort of The Trials Of Cato lectures. In this joyous artist's THU 7 NOV 2019 manifesto of delight and THE STUDIO curiosity, the co-host The remarkable rise of energetic trio The Trials of The Infinite Monkey Of Cato has been the subject of massive critical Cage mashes up the two attention in the UK folk scene. cultures of art and science and combines them with Dubbed ‘The Sex Pistols of folk’, they pay clear homage to the a bunch of silly voices in a tradition whilst twisting old bones into something febrile and celebration of the human modern, with stomping tunes and captivating stories. mind, from Bohemians to 8pm Black Holes, Dali to DNA. Prices from £13.50, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 8pm 5% off outside priority period) Tickets £17.25, Discovery Tickets

44 Revelations By James Rowland WED 13 NOV 2019 THE KIT

A while ago, James' best friends told him they wanted his sperm - to start a family. This is the story of how he gave it to them, Ben Elton and the things we do for the people we love. WED 20 NOV 2019 An epic show combining story, comedy THE THEATRE and song - from one of the country's The Godfather of modern most acclaimed storytellers. stand-up returns! “A deepening hymn to friendship.” Ben Elton is back on the road êêêê SUNDAY TIMES with an all new stand-up show. 8pm His new show promises to try Tickets £13.50, Marlowe members and make sense of a world (10% off during priority period, which appears to have gone 5% off outside priority stark raving mad. period), Discovery Tickets May contain adult themes and Suitable for 14yrs+ language. (contains nudity, obviously!) 7.30pm Tickets £32*

Noble Jacks THU 28 NOV 2019 THE STUDIO

A fiddle driven thrill ride. Lost In Music: One Night At The Disco Noble Jacks regularly perform TUE 19 NOV 2019 sold out shows across the UK THE THEATRE on their headline tours. With their top ten album, Stay Awake Take a journey to heart of disco! released in spring 2019, the With a sensational live band, incredible talented cast and Jacks take the liveliest show stunning vocals, celebrate the golden age of disco with songs around on the road. such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car 8pm Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many more. Tickets £13.25 7.30pm Tickets £28.50*, Marlowe members 5% off

Book your tickets early to get the best price 45 *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Celebrating Ben Roddy’s 10th year

NOVEMBER Thu 12 10.30amSOLD OUT 2.30pm Mon 30 2.30pm 7pm Thu 28 7pm Fri 13 SOLD11am OUT 7pm Tue 31 10.30am 2.30pm Fri 29 1pm 7pm Sat 14 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sat 30 2.30pm 7pm Sun 15 1pm 5pm JANUARY Wed 1 No performances DECEMBER Mon 16 1pmSOLD OUT 7pm Thu 2 2.30pm 7pm SOLD OUT Sun 1 1pm 5pm Tue 17 10.30am 7pm Fri 3 2.30pm 7pm Wed 18 No performances Sat 4 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Mon 2 No performances Thu 19 2.30pm 7pm Sun 5 1pm 5pm Tue 3 1pm 7pm Fri 20 2.30pm 7pm Wed 4 10.30amSOLD OUT 7pm Sat 21 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Mon 6 No performances Thu 5 1pm 7pm Sun 22 2.30pm 7pm Tue 7 7pm Fri 6 1pm 7pm Wed 8 7pm Sat 7 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Mon 23 2.30pm 7pm Thu 9 1pm 7pm Sun 8 1pm 5pm Tue 24 10.30am 2.30pm Fri 10 1pm 7pm Wed 25 No performances Sat 11 10.30am 2.30pm 5pm Mon 9 1pm 7pm Thu 26 2.30pm 7pm Sun 12 1pm 5pm Tue 10 No performances Fri 27 2.30pm 7pm Wed 11 1pm 7pm Sat 28 10.30am 2.30pm 7.30pm Sun 29 2.30pm 7pm

46 EVOLUTION PANTOMIMES AND THE MARLOWE PRESENT THU 28 NOV 2019 -SUN 12 JAN 2020 Mother Goose THE THEATRE Prices from £15* The mother of all pantomimes! Book your tickets early to get the best price *Our prices change with Don’t miss our fun-flled family pantomime demand. For the latest information Mother Goose, starring Dr Ranj (CBeebies, This call us or visit our website. Morning, Strictly Come Dancing), Jenna Russell Discounts (on selected seats and (EastEnders, West End star), the egg-cellent performances) Marlowe members £4 off top Ben Roddy (in his 10th Marlowe pantomime!), three prices Canterbury favourite Lloyd Hollett, and Discovery Tickets Marc Pickering (Boardwalk Empire, Les Misérables). Groups Schools from £9.50 (on selected Once again, this fabulous, festive production will be seats and performances, booking by written and directed by Paul Hendy and brought to phone or in person) you by Evolution, the same creative team behind Access performances last year’s record-breaking Cinderella. Sign interpreted performance Sat 7 Dec, 2.30pm With hilarious comedy, beautiful sets and costumes, Sun 8 Dec, 1pm and fantastic music, Mother Goose will be our funniest Audio described performance AD and most spectacular pantomime ever! Sun 15 Dec, 1pm

“Mesmerising, side-splitting and triumphant!” CAP Captioned performance Sun 22 Dec, 2.30pm êêêêê THE REVIEWS HUB RP Relaxed performance “Sensational, gag-filled extravaganza.” Thu 9 Jan, 1pm êêêêê CANTERBURY JOURNAL Make an occasion of it “Lively, lovely and lavishly designed.” Meal packages available in êêêê THE STAGE The Green Room (see our website) “Ingenious. Pure gold!” KENT ONLINE Reviews of Cinderella Sponsored by

47 The Noise Next Door's Comedy Lock-In THU 12 DEC 2019 THE STUDIO

A must-see show for comedy fans. The sell-out smash-hit returns to Canterbury with a hefty dose of The Noise Next Door’s trademark off-the-cuff madness, two stand-up stars, and some once-in-a-lifetime Holy Moly & comedy curiosities. The Crackers Features special guests Jess Fostekew and Ivo Graham. Line-up is subject to change. SAT 30 NOV 2019 May contain adult themes and language. THE STUDIO 8pm Party music for the masses. Tickets £14, Marlowe members The ever-evolving folk-alt-rock (10% off during priority period, band from Newcastle-Upon- 5% off outside priority period), Discovery Tickets Tyne visit Canterbury in support of their third album, Take A Bite, which has been championed by Spotify and Radio X. 8pm Tickets £13.25, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside priority period)

DANIEL NADDAFY AND HALF MOON PRESENT Glisten SAT 14 & SUN 15 DEC 2019 THE STUDIO

An interactive performance for babies aged 0-18 Glenn Moore: Love months and their Don’t Live Here grown-ups. Glenny Moore You’ll be taken on a sparkling and shimmering FRI 13 DEC 2019 journey exploring the world THE STUDIO of reflective materials The Mock The Week star. wrapped up in a beautiful Glenn Moore follows up last musical soundscape. year's Edinburgh Comedy Sat 11am, 1pm & 3pm Award nomination with a new Sun 10am, 12pm & 1.30pm hour of “blissfully silly” Tickets £10.25, Marlowe (The Guardian) jokes. members (10% off during 8pm priority period, 5% off outside priority period) Tickets £13.50

48 HALF A STRING PRESENTS

Under The Frozen Moon LET’S ALL DANCE PRESENTS WED 18-FRI 20 DEC 2019 THE STUDIO The Nutcracker SUN 22-SUN 29 DEC 2019 In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on THE STUDIO a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who The festive family favourite. has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. Stunning dancing, much loved With lively poetry, transforming sets, live music and exciting music and crystal clear story- puppetry, Under The Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful telling makes this classic show world of ice and adventure. a treat for children of all ages. Wed & Thu 11am & 2pm Various times Fri 10am & 1pm Tickets £11.50, Marlowe members Tickets £10.25, Marlowe members Access performances (10% off during priority period, 5% (10% off during priority period, Relaxed performance off outside priority period) 5% off outside priority period) RP Thu 19 Dec, 11am

Supported by The Marlowe and Arts Council England

Sandi Toksvig Live! National Trevor SAT 18 JAN 2020 THE THEATRE

Her new one-woman show. Sandi realises some people harbour an ambition to be a National Treasure but following a misunderstanding with a friend has decided instead to become a National Trevor – half misprint, half Danish comedian, Max & Ivan: Commitment novelist, actor and broadcaster. SAT 25 JAN 2020 Expect tall stories, fascinatingly THE STUDIO funny facts, really silly jokes, a quick A brand new show from the fire Q&A and a quiz. Don’t expect stars of BBC Radio 4. tap-dancing, leotards or a forward roll. A heartfelt and hilarious story THE GUARDIAN “Laden with laughs.” of male friendship, with video May contain adult themes and language. and photos of the biggest event 7.30pm in Ivan's life - his unbelievably Tickets £27.50* thoughtful stag, organised by Max. May contain adult themes and language. 8pm Tickets £14, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside priority period) Book your tickets early to get the best price 49 *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Rhod Gilbert: The Book Of John SUN 29 MAR 2020 THE THEATRE

The multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back. This show sees Rhod as funny as ever, but like never before. Raw, personal and brutally honest. May contain adult themes and language. Stewart Lee: Snowflake/Tornado 7.30pm TUE 17 MAR 2020 Tickets £30* THE THEATRE

A double-bill of two new 60 minute sets from “the world’s greatest living stand-up” (The Times). Tornado questions Stew’s position in the comedy marketplace after Netflix mistakenly lists his show as “reports of sharks falling from the skies are on the rise again. Nobody on the Eastern Seaboard is safe.” Snowflake questions Stew’s worth in a society demolishing the liberal values he has been keen to Jools Holland And espouse in a fairy-tale landscape of winter wonder. “There’s no-one else to touch him.” His Rhythm & Blues êêêêê MARK WAREHAM, MAIL ON SUNDAY Orchestra “The opposite of what really good comedy WED 3 & THU 4 JUN 2020 THE THEATRE should be.” êêêê TOBY YOUNG, RADIO 4 A genuine musical legend. 7.30pm After building his reputation Tickets £27.50* as part of Squeeze, in 1987, Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band which gradually metamorphosed into the current rhythm and blues phenomenon.

Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £39* 50 Book your tickets early to get the best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. TUE 28 JUL-SAT 1 AUG 2020 Derren Brown: Showman THE THEATRE

Derren Brown returns with his brand-new Evenings 7.30pm Sat matinee 2.30pm live show! The multi award-winning master of mind control and Prices from £44.50* psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best Book your tickets early to get the on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any call us or visit our website. other in history. Now with his frst brand new theatre show in fve years, Derren Brown returns to astonish and amaze audiences up and down the country. The content of Showman remains a closely-guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat! "All I can reveal is that the show will ultimately be about you, the audience member, because that’s what I find most interesting. There are places I’d like to take the audience where we haven’t been before. I always aim to have it deliver more than you'd expect. I’m excited to be at the starting point of that process. Getting it on the road will be my favourite part of the year." Derren Brown Not suitable for under 12yrs.

“The closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi master.” EMPIRE 51

ESCAPE ROOM EXHIBITION

The Marlowe Minis (5-7yrs) CREATIVE SPACE The Marlowe Youth Company (with Our creative companies split classes ranging from 7-21yrs) The Marlowe People’s Company Whatever your age, ability or experience (18yrs+) The Marlowe Playwrights (16yrs+) The Marlowe has a class for you. The Marlowe Access Company Whether you’re considering a professional career, (16yrs+) continuing a regular hobby or just want to try something new, our classes could be just what you’re looking for. Come and join in with our friendly groups: you’ll meet like-minded people and learn from professional actors, directors and theatre makers in a relaxed and supportive environment. Our companies cover ages from fve upwards, with community productions featuring people aged 8 to 81! We’re a friendly bunch, so do get in touch if you have any questions or want to join a class. Search for ‘creative companies’ on our website or call Box Office for more information.

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ESCAPE ROOM EXHIBITION CREATIVE SPACE The Marlowe Kit Escape Room • Exhibition • Creative Space

Housed in a wonderful Twelfth century building on Stour Street, The Kit offers new and exciting ways to learn about Canterbury’s rich literary heritage. Escape Room: Marlowe’s Ghost Kent’s Remarkable Writers: OPEN EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY The Worlds Of Christopher Marlowe, (PLUS ADDITIONAL SLOTS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS). Aphra Behn And Joseph Conrad OPEN SATURDAYS 10AM-5PM AND Our popular escape room experience, themed SUNDAYS 12PM-5PM around the life and death of Christopher Marlowe. Overcome a series of devilishly clever puzzles A free exhibition about the lives and works to unlock the mysteries of Canterbury’s of Christopher Marlowe, Aphra Behn and greatest dramatist. Joseph Conrad. Explore their connections to To book or to get the latest information on times and Canterbury and the very different worlds in prices, please visit our website or phone the Box Office. which they lived, through objects and immersive activities (including the chance to dress-up as Recommended for 10yrs+, under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult. an Elizabethan actor and use a typewriter from Conrad’s time).

53 CANTERBURY TICKET SHOP Visit canterburyticketshop.com to buy tickets for cultural events in Kent from other organisations. Haydn, The Creation CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL SAT 16 NOV 7.30PM The Girls and Men of Canterbury Cathedral Choir will join with acclaimed period instrument orchestra The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen and internationally-renowned soloists to perform Haydn’s The Creation. The concert will take place in the awe-inspiring surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral’s Gothic nave. The Creation, a masterpiece of the choral repertoire, was composed by Haydn between 1796 and 1798. He was undoubtedly inspired by hearing performances of Handel’s oratorios by imposing choral and orchestral forces during his trips to London. Following the famous and ground- breaking orchestral opening, Haydn conveys in picturesque fashion the seven days of Creation and concludes with an uplifting chorus of praise. The concert, an occasion not to be missed, will be sung in English. Prices from £15

BACKSTAGE TOURS

Learn about life backstage Enjoy a fun and informative 90 minute tour of our theatre led by Marlowe staff members where you can learn all about life backstage. Wed 14 Aug 11.30am, Wed 11 Sep 11.30am, Fri 27 Sep 11.30am, Fri 15 Nov 11.30am, Wed 11 Dec 10.30am, Thu 19 Dec 10.30am, Mon 30 Dec 10.30am, Thu 2 Jan 10.30am, Wed 22 Jan 11.30am & Fri 13 Mar 11.30am. Standard ticket: £12 (£8 Marlowe members) Ticket including cream tea: £17 (£12 Marlowe members) Find out more at marlowetheatre.com

54 GENERAL INFORMATION

Tickets can be booked online at Terms and conditions marlowetheatre.com, by calling our Box Office Tickets are sold subject to the right of The on 01227 787787 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat Marlowe and/or the visiting producer to alter 10am-5pm), or by visiting the theatre in person. or vary the advertised programme due to events Your visit or circumstances beyond our control. Prices are subject to change and alteration. For current For information about how to get to the theatre ticket prices please visit our website. and where to park, visit our website. We do not offer refunds unless a show is Our popular restaurant, The Green Room, is cancelled. However, tickets can be exchanged open during the day and for pre-theatre dining. at our discretion for an alternative performance For pre-theatre meals, we recommend that you within the same run, subject to availability and book in advance, by calling 01227 862485 or by up to five days before the performance. A fee visiting our website. will apply for this service. Accessibility Privacy policy We aim to offer the best possible facilities for We take the protection of your data all our customers. For more information, see the very seriously and we want you to receive Access section of our website, or speak to our communications from us that are informative Box Office team. and helpful. To read our privacy policy, Discounts visit our website. Discounts are subject to availability, are not If you have any questions or comments, available for every seat, and apply to selected please email us at [email protected] performances only. Only one concession or discount can apply. Discovery Tickets If you’re aged 16-26 years, you can take advantage of our popular Discovery Tickets scheme, which gives you the chance to try out a range of different productions for just £10 a ticket.

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55 MARLOWE MEMBERS

Why support us As a charity, support for The Marlowe Trust from our members and donors is very important. Everything we generate is reinvested to make and share the best of theatre with our community. Marlowe members make so much possible; inspirational projects with local schools, opportunities for everyone to see or perform in wonderful theatre and investment in theatre makers. You can find out more about becoming a Marlowe members by calling the Development Team on 01227 862 309. Thank you We are very grateful to all our members and donors. A full list of Supporters, Champions, Benefactors and Creative Circle members is on our website. Every donation of every size makes a difference. Thank you so much.

Creative Circle Benefactors Champions Maurice & Wendi Mrs Anna Grant Mrs Nicola Armitage Dr Mary Martin Atherton Heather & Antonia Paul & Patricia Barrett The Mia Family Sir Graeme Odgers Hardy Mr Robert & Mrs Lida Ian & Juliet Odgers Roger & Claire O'Shea David & Julia Harrel de Fougerolles Mr & Mrs Richard Riki & Sara Samuel Mrs Jane Edred Wright Oldfield Mr Stephen Surridge Michael & Emma Head Mrs Fiona Sunley Charles & Sally Villiers Bernard Hide Lady Juliet Tadgell Mr and Mrs Iain Peter & Jo Williams Johnstone Andrew Wills

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56 BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP

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57 SEATING PLAN THE THEATRE

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58 THE MARLOWE SEASON DIARY

Little Miss Sunshine Jayde Adams Ben Elton Anton & Erin: WED 31 JUL-SAT 3 AUG WED 23 OCT WED 20 NOV Dance Those In The Night Magical Movies Laura Mvula Philharmonia FRI 21 & SAT 22 FEB Garden Live WED 23 OCT Orchestra WED 7 & THU 8 AUG SAT 23 NOV Philharmonia Juan de Marcos’ Fame Noble Jacks Orchestra Afro-Cuban All Stars SUN 8 MAR MON 12-SAT 17 AUG THU 28 NOV THU 24 OCT The Girl On The Train Mother Goose Cabaret Grim Grimms TUE 10-SAT 14 MAR TUE 20-SAT 24 AUG THU 28 NOV-SUN 12 JAN THU 24 OCT Stewart Lee: Blood Brothers Holy Moly & TUE 27–SAT 31 AUG The Pirate Cruncher Snowflake/Tornado THU 24 & FRI 25 OCT The Crackers TUE 17 MAR Motown The Musical SAT 30 NOV TUE 3-SAT 14 SEP The Bear & The Rhod Gilbert: Shook The Book Of John The Alternative Weeping Horse WED 4-SAT 7 DEC Comedy Show FRI 25 OCT SUN 29 MAR WED 11 SEP & WED 27 NOV The Noise Next Acosta Danza: Ward Thomas Door’s Comedy Romeo And Juliet FRI 25 OCT Evolution Lock-In FRI 20 & SAT 21 MAR TUE 17-SAT 21 SEP Jack Savoretti THU 12 DEC LicKitySpit Everybody’s Talking SAT 26 OCT Glenn Moore: Love About Jamie WED 18 SEP, WED 16 OCT Don’t Live Here MON 23-SAT 28 MAR & WED 20 NOV Laid Bare Cabaret Glenny Moore SAT 26 OCT & SAT 21 DEC A Monster Calls Frankenstein FRI 13 DEC TUE 24-SAT 28 SEP Still No Idea TUE 31 MAR-SAT 4 APR Glisten TUE 29 & WED 30 OCT The Red Shoes Status SAT 14 & SUN 15 DEC TUE 24 SEP Philharmonia TUE 7-SAT 11 APR Live At The Marlowe Orchestra Philharmonia Square Go WED 30 OCT WED 18 DEC WED 25 & THU 26 SEP Orchestra Dada Masilo’s Giselle Under The FRI 17 APR A Taste Of Honey Frozen Moon FRI 1 & SAT 2 NOV Beautiful TUE 1-SAT 5 OCT WED 18–FRI 20 DEC First Encounters TUE 21-SAT 25 APR Helen Highwater With Shakespeare: The Nutcracker THU 3 OCT Philharmonia The Merchant SUN 22–SUN 29 DEC Orchestra Gutted Of Venice Sandi Toksvig Live! FRI 8 MAY THU 3–SAT 5 OCT SAT 2 NOV National Trevor Six SAT 18 JAN Dracula Darren Harriott TUE 19-SUN 24 MAY WED 9-SAT 12 OCT SAT 2 NOV On Your Feet! Holes MON 20-SAT 25 JAN User Not Found I Wanna Be Yours WED 27-SAT 30 MAY THU 10 & FRI 11 OCT TUE 5 NOV Max & Ivan: Jools Holland And Morgan & West: Glyndebourne Tour Commitment His Rhythm & Blues Unbelievable TUE 5-SAT 9 NOV SAT 25 JAN Orchestra Science The Trials Of Cato Royal Shakespeare WED 3 & THU 4 JUN THU 10-SAT 12 OCT THU 7 NOV Company Once The Musical WED 29 JAN-SAT 8 FEB Annie MON 8-SAT 13 JUN MON 14-SAT 19 OCT Robin Ince: Chaos Of Delight The Russian State Some Mothers The Fishermen FRI 8 NOV Ballet & Orchestra Do ‘Ave ‘Em WED 16-SAT 19 OCT Of Siberia TUE 16-SAT 20 JUN Nativity! The Musical TUE 11-SAT 15 FEB Georgie Fame And WED 13-SUN 17 NOV Mamma Mia Philharmonia The BBC Big Band TUE 23 JUN-SAT 11 JUL Revelations Orchestra 2020 SUN 20 OCT WED 13 NOV SUN 16 FEB The Princess Derren Brown: Lost In Music: One Peppa Pig’s Showman And The Frog Night At The Disco Best Day Ever TUE 28 JUL-SAT 1 AUG MON 21 & TUE 22 OCT TUE 19 NOV WED 19 & THU 20 FEB 2020

VENUE: THE THEATRE THE STUDIO THE KIT GARAGE COFFEE 59 The Friars Canterbury Kent CT1 2AS Box Office: 01227 787787 marlowetheatre.com The Marlowe is proud to be supported by: @marlowetheatre themarlowetheatre