Autumn 2017 / Spring 2018 PARTY AT SEA Celebrate your special occasion at sea

Enjoy a 2-night mini cruise to Amsterdam, with up to 5 hours exploring this wonderful city from just £94pp.

It’s a unique party experience for groups of 10+. Includes:

• Glass of champagne & personalised cake • Buffet breakfast both mornings • Buffet dinner & 1/2 bottle on one crossing

Find out more at dfds.co.uk/party

NEWCASTLE-AMSTERDAM NDFDS.CO.UK/PARTY

Price is subject to availability & based on 4 sharing sea view cabin. Credit card charges apply. T&Cs apply.

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FD110809_TR_Groups Newsletter_May 2017.indd 1-2 06/06/2017 11:27 Welcome …Exciting casting information, discounts and offers Welcome to the autumn 2017 / spring 2018 edition of the Groups newsletter which includes information on the fantastic Tango Moderno discounts and benefi ts we offer to make your group visit to the TUE 26 – SAT 30 SEPT 2017 Theatre Royal an occasion to remember. Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace return If you would like more information on forthcoming shows, to the stage with their most audacious and thrilling show yet, discounts and availability and how we can help make your group Tango Moderno. booking as hassle free as possible, then just get in touch on Tango is the rhythm of the city, the heat of the streets and the 08448 11 21 22 or email [email protected] pulse of life. This irresistible hot new stage spectacular from We look forward to welcoming you to the Theatre Royal in the Vincent and Flavia; dance partners for over two decades, very near future. world champions and acclaimed West End stage stars, Best wishes whose previous productions include Midnight Tango, Dance Robert, Evelyn, Pauline & Sam Til Dawn and The Last Tango. Having originally intended The Did you know... Group Sales Team Last Tango to be their farewell tour, Flavia commented: Calls cost 7ppm plus your phone company’s access charge - Over 33,300 people have seen a Vincent & Flavia “As we were creating our last show, we developed a number production at the Theatre Royal since 2012 of new routines with so much raw choreography. It was - Flavia won Strictly (Series 10) with British Olympian Louis thrilling to still be discovering new numbers for Vincent and I Smith In 2012 District Publicity Assistants to dance, but we just couldn’t accommodate them in the production. Vincent and I spoke at the end of the tour and we - Both of Vincent’s parents are professional teachers in Pauline and Sam provide a personal and convenient link to the decided that we wanted to continue; we love dancing both Ballroom and Latin, and his sister teaches street Theatre Royal and love to hear from new groups. You can together, we are having so much fun and a year after our last dance, hip hop and aerobics. benefi t from their expertise when making a group booking and Crazy for You UK tour, we are more excited than ever to share this new Fantastic group discounts available Tue-Thu eves & receive exclusive offers on tickets. TUE 12 – SAT 16 SEPT 2017 work and show with our audiences.” Sat mat. Simply contact them on the details below: Crazy for You, the multi-award Samantha McDine, 0788 074 1445 winning romantic comedy, fi lled [email protected] with great dance numbers, Pauline Wallis, 0788 074 2571 memorable tunes and glamorous Peter Pan [email protected] costumes is the ultimate feel-good TUE 28 NOV ‘17 – SUN 21 JAN ’18

musical! Starring Tom Chambers With over 61,000 tickets already sold, make sure you book (Top Hat) as Bobby and Caroline now to see Newcastle’s comedy trio of Danny Adams, Clive Theatre Royal Groups Experience Flack, winner of Strictly Come Webb and Chris Hayward in this year’s fantastic pantomime We are delighted to offer groups a chance to experience Dancing (2014) will play the role of Peter Pan. Bring a group and receive up to £5.50 off per something a little bit different at the Theatre Royal with the Irene in her stage debut. ticket! Best availability on: following exclusive Groups Tour, Tea and Talk package. In a recent interview, Tom described Wed 29 Nov at 7pm, Thu 7 Dec at 7pm, Tues 9 Jan at 7pm, Your visit would include: his excitement of performing: ‘Taking Wed 17 Jan at 7pm • A guided tour - join us front of house, backstage and on-stage on Crazy for You was a no brainer for With nothing to pay until Sept/Oct make sure you book as we give you a tour around our theatre me. It is absolutely my favourite all now for the fastest-selling panto in the North-East! time musical. I always loved the song Full performance schedule at theatreroyal.co.uk • A talk on the history of Newcastle Theatre Royal & season *Discounts applicable on selected performances and price bands only, briefi ng with highlights for groups and dance happy entertainer shows contact the Group Sales Department for full details. like Singin in The Rain, Me and My Girl, and Crazy for You. • A copy of The Theatre Royal, Newcastle - A New Short History book for each person (RRP£6.99) I think Crazy for You has the absolutely perfect balance of • Light refreshments humour, story and singing. There are so many musicals that are heavy on just one element but this show has the Fat Friends Why not make a day of it and combine with a performance TUE 23 – SAT 27 JAN 2018 perfect combination of everything. It is a bit like the show The award-winning Jodie Prenger too? Call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 22 for more information. Fat Friends hit TV screens in 2000 and followed the lives of a will lead a star company in the beloved role Calls cost 7ppm plus your phone company’s access charge dance on Strictly with everything slotting into place in the right order. All the traits are there that previous group of overweight friends as they struggled with the of Kelly Stevenson with further casting to productions had but you also have the cast playing the absurdities of modern dieting. The show launched the careers be announced, and Jodie Prenger said: of and Ruth Jones and was nominated for instruments live on stage as well as singing and dancing.’ ‘‘I am over the moon to be starring in Kay Groups Loyalty Card multiple awards including a BAFTA for Best Drama Series. Mellor’s Fat Friends - The Musical! I have Tom went on to say: ‘Touring is great. You get to see places who wrote the series, has said: been a huge fan of Kay’s for so long - she is the most brilliant As a big thank you for your continued support and loyalty every that you would not normally go. I always love being anywhere writer, director and just one hell of a lovely lady that you could time you make a booking we’ll keep a record and once you’ve near water or being near the sea. I will enjoy the more coastal ‘‘Once or twice a week I get asked if Fat Friends is going to collected six stamps you will receive an exclusive reward. come back on the television. I’m always fl attered that people ever wish to work with. I loved Fat Friends when it was such theatres or those that are close to those areas.’ a successful TV series. So, to see some of those characters Rewards include: loved the characters and premise. It ran for four series with a Don’t miss your chance to see this fantastic musical, Christmas special and although I felt it had run its course on come to life on stage is a joy, and I am honoured to be • Additional discounts on your next group booking book your tickets now! To book tickets simply television, I always secretly thought there could be a musical playing the wonderful Kelly!’’ • A tour of the Theatre Royal for you and your group call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 22 or using those characters and looking at weight. The musical is Don’t miss your chance to see the brand-new musical, • A meal for two in dAt bAr (adjacent to Theatre Royal) email [email protected] funny and sad with a big story and some meaty and book now and pay nothing until November! Fantastic We’ll keep track of your booking history for you and contact Calls cost 7ppm plus your phone company’s access charge memorable songs.’’ group discounts available Tue-Thu eves & Sat mat. you once you’ve fi lled your card to arrange your reward.

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