EMBASSY THEATRE What’s On February - May 2017 01507 613100 www.embassytheatre.co.uk

A Partner to East Lindsey District Council Magna Vitae is a Registered Charity. Charity Number 1160156 FEBRUARY GALLERY EXHIBITION - 1 February – 25 March Rock Icons Tuesday 14 February, 7.30pm Rock Icons is an all new energetic live music show that will take The Art of David Wise ‘Variations’ you on a journey through the eras of Classic Rock, featuring the music & visuals from the worlds most iconic Bands & Albums

FEBRUARY such as Yes, Deep Purple, Queen, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Toto, Rainbow, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Thin Lizzy, The Who, Pink Floyd, Guns N Roses, ACDC and many more... The Band at the heart of the show are an international touring act who LIVE for this music, they’ve “done” the record deals, “done” the top 20s, “done” the touring and even bought the T Shirt, having toured 11 countries of the world from Clubs to About the Artist Arenas with acts such as Whitesnake, Joe Satriani, Big Country I am a practicing artist, exhibiting in both Ireland and Spain and although I produce work on several and many more makes this a must see for all Rock Fans!! themes I always return to landscapes. Living on the East Coast of England and particularly on the cusp Tickets £20.00, Child £10.00 of the Wash, the sky and its relationship to the land and sea has always had a fascination for me.

Oh! Carol Friday 10 February, 7.30pm From their humble beginnings in Brooklyn to the dizzying heights of their success in the 50s & 60s the song writing genius of Neil Sedaka and ‘Howie’ Howard Greenfield will February Half go down in musical history as one of the most successful partnerships of all time. Term Holiday Fun! This show is packed full of hits such as Calendar Girl, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, [Is This The Way To] Amarillo, Stupid Cupid and of course Oh! Carol, masterpieces made famous not only by Sedaka but also other well-known performers like Connie Francis, Tony Christie, Tom Jones and LaVern Baker. The BIG TOP comes to the BIG STAGE! Tickets £21.50, Child £10.00.

Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is Saturday 11 February, 7.30pm The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of MOTOWN is back! This stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music together with slick choreography, and an amazing band. Truly outstanding, the best MOTOWN experience you will ever have! You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, with songs from legendary Mr Fips & Friends artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, Marvellous acts from The Wonder Circus. Joined by some new friends, Mr Fips The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more. brings the Big Top to the Big Stage with fun and spectacle for all the family! Let’s ‘Get Ready’.... to ‘Go Loco... Down in Acapulco’. The UK’s No.1 Free Children’s Circus Skills Workshop available 30 mins prior to each performance. MOTOWN show will have you dancing ‘All Night Long’ UK’s No.1 Motown show Thursday 16, 7pm | Friday 17, 2pm & 7pm | Saturday 18, 2pm & 5pm Tickets £21.50, Child £10.00 Tickets £15, Child £10, Family Ticket £40

2 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 3 MARCH Creeds Cross : The Celtic Journey The King Is Back : Ben Portsmouth Saturday 4 March, 7.30pm Friday 17 March, 7.30pm A stunningly exciting evening, capturing the origins of The Ben, a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis’s

MARCH Celtic Journey as it spread across the world. DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan From Galway to Nashville and to many far flung destinations and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. Having honed his musical and diverse musical genre - Bluegrass, Country, Americana, Folk talent Ben started his journey as an Elvis Tribute Artist in 2005. He and Rock - can all be traced back to the early influence of the looked like Elvis, sang like Elvis and had an on stage charisma that had Irish and the Scots. audiences believing at times they were watching the King himself. Now the story ‘live on stage’ as some of the country’s finest In 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley musicians take you on a thrilling ride through this great story, Enterprises “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” contest in Memphis, with a refreshingly modern, toe-tapping approach that will leave crowning Ben as the “Worldwide Ultimate Tribute Artist”, the only you breathless. artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title. Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style, charisma and 10 piece band to show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business. Tickets: £21.00, Child £10.00 Tickets £27.50 / £25.00, Child £15.00 £5 off a pair of top price tickets purchased before 1 Feb £5 off a pair of top price tickets purchased before 1 Feb

DFO International Music Agency presents Whistle Down The Manfreds The Wind Makin’ Tracks Tour Thursday 9 - Saturday Saturday 18 March, 7.30pm 11 March, 7.30pm The 60s group Manfred Mann is now considered one Whistle Down The Wind of the finest and most respected bands from that era. follows the fortunes of a The Manfreds will be performing many of their hits, fugitive caught between the including ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, one of the most popular prejudice of adults and the and instantly recognisable songs of the 60s, and still the innocence of the young. biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with Whistle Down The Wind a mix of Jazz and Blues covers from their new album revolves around the time and ‘Makin’ Tracks’. Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica place where the word teenager sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom was invented. Swallow, a 15 McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus year old girl growing up in Cliffe on bass and Simon Currie on saxophone/flute. America’s deep South in the Tickets £22.50, Child £10.00 fifties, discovers a mysterious man hiding out in a barn. When www.themanfreds.com she asks who he is and the Andrew Lloyd Webber’s emotive score Buddy Holly and The Cricketers first words he utters are “Jesus combines hauntingly beautiful love songs and Christ”, it’s as if all her prayers Friday 24 March, 7.30pm explosive rock music with lyrics by acclaimed www.themanfreds.com have been answered. Swallow rock’n’roll songwriter Jim Steinman. The For quarter of a century, this breathtaking show has rock ’n’ and the town’s other children score contrasts the relentless influence of the rolled audiences across the globe. It stars some of the finest vow to protect the stranger modern world with the traditional values of the actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits from the world that waits old days - something which the community at include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock outside - the townspeople Whistle Down The Wind yearns to return. and was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act who are determined to catch when the boys guested on BBC One’s “The One and Only”, a fugitive hiding in their midst. hosted by Graham Norton. As fantasy and reality collide, The hits just keep on coming - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Swallow is torn between the Heartbeat, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more. two and begins to discover who she is and where she is going. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of Tickets £16.00, Over 60s fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!” £12.50, Child £12.50, “Buddy Brilliant!” - Graham Norton Family £50.00 Tickets £20.00, Child £10.00

4 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 5 MARCH / APRIL MARCH / APRIL

Menopause The Musical

Saturday 1 April, 7.30pm PARENTAL GUIDANCE This hysterical show packed full of one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes and memory loss is backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of innuendo-laden versions of 60s, 70s and 80s pop classics. An all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing “The Change”. They soon bond as they realise that the menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage”, but an unavoidable stage in every woman’s life. The hysterical and uplifting Menopause The Musical will have you laughing, and singing, all the way home. The show has played sold out tours across the world so call your girlfriends and book now for the ultimate girls night out. Tickets £24.50

A Country Night T.Rextasy In Nashville Friday 31 March, 7.30pm Saturday 25 March, 7.30pm T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically outlives Marc’s very own A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing T.Rex. They have become widely accepted as the world’s only Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the official tribute show dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of Country the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate Music. and catalogue management, not to mention original members Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the of T.Rex. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the decades, from Johnny Cash to Garth Brooks, Dolly to the Dixie boundaries of tribute’. Chicks, Willie Nelson to Ward Thomas, don’t miss this incredible This year T.Rextasy are celebrating Marc’s life and works with a celebration of the very best of Country Music. very special commemorative tour. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for Tickets £22.00, Child £10.00, all ages - If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! £5 off a pair of top price tickets purchased before 1 Feb Tickets £23.50, Child £13.50

6 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 7 APRIL You Win Again Paul Carroll’s Music Hall Tavern The Story Of The Bee Gees APRIL Friday 7 April, 7.30pm Sunday 2 April, 7.30pm The UK’s premier comedy family drag variety show is back! With Following its West End Debut at the Leicester Square Theatre, A Brand New Fabulous Show for 2017! You Win Again – The Story of The Bee Gees will be embarking Whatever your age, come along and join Mrs T and the “girls” on its first ever nationwide tour. Follow the band and their lives, from MHT this Spring for a truly magnificent night of dazzling through the early charting triumphs and fall from grace onto costumes, side splitting laughter and a cast of unique characters their meteoric climb back to the top…to become the multi- singing and dancing all night long. million selling Super Group we know and love today. A feel-good night that will not only entertain and amuse you, This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical but will leave you with unforgettable memories of the funniest journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, night out of the year! Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Starring the sensational Paul Carroll as Mrs T the “Girls” from Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin’, Tragedy and many more! MHT and featuring the Showcase International Dancers. Tickets £24.00, Child £10.00 Tickets: £20.00 £5 off a pair of top price tickets purchased before 1 Feb

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers Totally Tina Thursday 6 April, 7.30pm Saturday 8 April, 7.30pm Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is at it again! What’s that TOTALLY TINA! is an internationally acclaimed award-winning you say? Les is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to tribute revue show to the Queen of Rock. The show recreates venues across the UK! The tour promises to be a unique voyage the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six piece back to the 1970s, when Les and his Legendary band ruled the live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul. We take soundtrack for a generation of teenagers. you from the early days with Ike, and songs like River Deep, Les brings back all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, Mountain High, all the way through to Tina’s solo comeback in performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a- the 80s with her incredible cover of the Al Green classic Let’s Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love Stay Together, to her massive solo hits like Simply The Best plus many many more as well as introducing new songs from the and What’s Love Got To Do With It. With hand-made replica upcoming new Bay City Rollers album. The current Legendary Bay costumes and dance routines recreating the look and feel of City Rollers bring a new energy to all the classic hits. Tina at her best, this is one spectacular show. Tickets £22.00, Child £10.00 Tickets £24.00, Child £10.00 It’s simply the best! £5 off a pair of top price tickets purchased before 1 March

Let’s Hang On Friday 21 April, 7.30pm This award-winning production, endorsed by Frankie Valli himself, celebrates the music of one of popular music’s most successful bands of all time. Relax Take a step back in time with an anthology of classic hits including Grease, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Sherry, Beggin’, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale of, of course, Let’s Hang On! Complete with a brand new stage design for 2017, prepare for Pre-order interval refreshments an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over! in the Theatre BarFor your enjoyment; & Gallery customers can now ‘You guys are dynamite’ - Frankie Valli take drinks bought at our Theatre Bar into ‘These guys are absolutely brilliant’ - The Paul O Grady Show the auditorium for the majority of shows! Tickets £23.50, Over 60s £22.50, Child £12.00

8 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 9 ‘THE BEST OF TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MUSICALS’ The Evening News

‘BRILLIANT! IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS’ Sunday Times

Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry. Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ’Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice BILL KENWRIGHT and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph (Joe McElderry), his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. Joe McElderry was just 18 when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and immediately went straight to number one in the UK Singles Charts with his debut single The Climb. He has since gone on to have three top ten albums, as well as notching up two more reality TV show victories, winning ITV’s Popstar to Operastar and Channel 4’s The Jump.

Tuesday 11 April, 7.30pm ‘UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE, Wednesday 12 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Thursday 13 April, GO, GO, GO, JO’ 2.30pm & 7.30pm Mail On Sunday Friday 14 April, 8.00pm Lyrics by Music by X FACTOR WINNER ‘A TECHNICOLOR Saturday 15 April, JOE MCELDERRY TIM ANDREW TRIUMPH’ 2.00pm, 5.00pm & 8.00pm DONS THE COVETED COAT Tickets from £25.00 - £33.00, Child

RICE LLOYD WEBBER The Independent PHOTOS INCLUDE PREVIOUS CAST £20.00. Midweek Early Bird save £5.00 off a pair of top price tickets purchased 10 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.ukbefore 1 March (Tues, Weds, | 11 Thurs only) APRIL ICONIC Saturday 22 April, 7.30pm Steve Steinman’s all new hit show delivers the best of the best soundtracks from some of the coolest and most Do you have a passion to perform? Iconic movies of all time. Set in the future where movie theatres have all but disappeared and movie stars as we knew them have all but gone, having been taken over by futuristic CGI characters. With an incredible stage set, video projected screens, live band and a very talented cast of singers and performers who will blow you away in this all new show. Featuring hits from: Kill Bill - Batman - Pulp Fiction - Purple Rain - The Graduate - Iron Man - Jailhouse Rock - Bond - Hard Days Night - Shaft - Jackie Brown. Tickets £23.00, Child £10.00

That’ll Be The Day Friday 28 April, 7.30pm After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another opportunity to see its latest most popular show! Featuring a sensational line-up of classic gold hits, spanning the 50s right through to the 70s & 80s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy! Complete with stunning costumes and incredible LIVE music The Embassy Theatre performances, we guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing Academy (ETA) is the perfect in the aisles before the night is over. place for you to begin your Welcome to the golden age of popular music…REVIVED! journey, where your unique Tickets £25.00, Over 60s £24.00, Child £14.00 talents will be nurtured. Photographs courtesy of Making Memories

ETA provides high quality training and NEW FOR 2017 performing opportunities for young persons The Embassy Theatre Academy are excited to announce new Whitney : Queen of the Night from ages 3-17 years, in musical theatre, classes being delivered from January 2017 by Miss Clare and Miss singing and dance. So if you want to shine, Kerry. Young people from the age of 3 to 17 can now undertake Saturday 29 April, 7.30pm enter the spotlight, enrol at the Embassy professional classes in ballet and tap, following the International A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the Theatre Academy today! Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) syllabus with the opportunity to take graded examinations. The classes will be delivered on a greatest singers of our time. This award winning production Sessions take place on Saturdays in the features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Embassy Theatre Arts Room. Friday evening in the Embassy Theatre Arts Room. 3-5 year olds - Ballet and Tap Class, 4pm to 4.45pm Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking Little Stars ages 3-5, 9.30am-10.15am performance as Whitney. Shining Stars ages 6-9, 10.15am-11.45am 6-9 year olds - Ballet and Tap Class, 5pm to 6pm 10-17 year olds - Ballet and Tap Class, 6pm to 8pm Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades Rising Stars ages 10-13, 12.15pm-2.15pm of classic hits that include I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Shooting Stars ages 14-17, 2.15pm-4.15pm For all adults aged 18 and over, who have a passion for Musical Theatre, you now have the opportunity to attend fun and One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, Greatest Love of All For full details visit professional classes, where you will learn to develop your singing, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most www.embassytheatre.co.uk, dancing, acting and performing skills. For those of you who long highly awarded female artiste in the world. email [email protected] or contact the to be in the lime light and tread the boards, this is the class for you. Box Office on 01507 613100 Adult Musical Theatre Class - 8pm to 9pm 1 hour session. Tickets £23.50, Child £11.00 £5 off a pair of top price tickets purchased before 1 Feb Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/EmbassyTheatreAcademy

12 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 13 MAY Russell Kane - Dominic Kirwan in Concert

MAY Right Man, with Lisa Stanley Wrong Age Sunday 7 May, 7.30pm Friday 5 May, 8.00pm Firmly established as one of Ireland’s greatest ever entertainers, Are you 16-years-old, yet feel 21? Dominic Kirwan hits the road again in 2017 with a brand new Are you 40, but tragically faking show. Accompanying Dominic on the tour will be Lisa Stanley, 25? Or maybe you’re full-on 80 one of Ireland’s top female vocalists and star of TV Channel 389 years, with the heart of three oxen Keep It Country’s, ”The Lisa Stanley Show.” and the sex drive of a bonobo Dominic and Lisa bring their own inimitable style to the vast chimp. Don’t worry: this is normal. and rich musical heritage of their homeland. Mixed with the No one is ever the ‘right’ age - it’s unique quality as versatile entertainers performing a selection of the beauty and the curse of being various musical styles, including, Pop, Country and Rock n Roll. a real person. A show not to be missed. Book early to avoid disappointment! In this brand new show, Russell Kane unleashes another Tickets £23.50, Child £12.00 blisteringly-funny, award-winning stand-up performance about growing up and growing down. Puppetry of The Penis The Vegas Show Multi-award winning comedian, Friday 12 May, 8.00pm presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best Puppetry of The Penis has now played to most of the Western World, known as the host of three series having been hosted in over 35 countries and performed in 6 languages. of BBC3‘s Live At The Electric, 2 near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions regular appearances on BBC1’s Live using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with At Apollo, BBC3’s Unzipped, ITV2’s a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations which will be projected Celebrity Juice and I’m A Celebrity onto a huge video screen. This show will feature all your favourites, Get Me Out of Here! Now! Most including the Eiffel Tower, the Loch Ness Monster, the Pelican and recently, Russell travelled the world of course, the iconic Hamburger, but will also include a host of new with you-tube stars filming the new installations that promise to rock you into hilarious fits of laughter. survival programme, Stupid Man, Puppetry of The Penis is the perfect show for all occasions. Break the Smart Phone, which is available on ice on that all important first date, thrill your friends with a birthday BBC iPlayer. to remember, celebrate your divorce with a bang, and of course, this is the perfect Hen Party show! Tickets £18.50 This is a non-sexual show and does contain full frontal male nudity Tickets £23.00

Dancing Queen ‘The Concert’ Sam Bailey : Sing My Heart Out HANDSHAKE LTD IN ASSOCIATION WITH CHAMPIONS (UK) PLC PRESENTS SAM BAILEY Saturday 6 May, 7.30pm Saturday 13 May, 7.30pm Sing My Heart Out Tour 2017 An action packed party show featuring over 2 hours of the Hot off the back of her portrayal of Mama Morton in the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the 70s. This is the critically-acclaimed musical Chicago, X Factor winner Sam Bailey ultimate nostalgia night that guarantees to get you dancing returns to the stage with her very own live show. in the aisles! Relive the nights when Abba ruled the danced The Sing My Heart Out tour is set to coincide with the floor and experience the classic 70s era in all its glory. With release of Sam’s new album of the same name, and as the title full costumes and plenty of glitz, this is the golden age in pop suggests is guaranteed to showcase the former prison-officer’s revived! powerhouse vocals. Featuring the Abba classics Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Gimme “Incredible voice” - Gary Barlow Gimme Gimme, Knowing Me Knowing You and Mamma Mia, A limited number of Meet & Greet tickets are available, an along with all your favourite 70s hits such as Summer Nights, opportunity to meet with Sam prior to the show. Car Wash, YMCA, Boogie Nights and Love is in the Air. Tickets £29.50, Tickets £23.50, Over 60s £22.50, Child £12.00 HANDSHAKEGROUP.COM CHAMPIONSUKPLC.COM Meet & Greet pre-show £75, limited availability WWW.SAM-BAILEY.COM

14 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 15 MAY The Solid Silver 60s Show Babe

MAY Sunday 14 May, 7.30pm The Sheep-Pig Commonly referred to as an institution on the 60s circuit, SS60s is Saturday 20 May, the UK’s original and premier sixties show, bringing you classic hits 7.00pm, Sunday 21 May, performed by the original hit makers. In 2017 we are delighted to welcome back Solid Silver 60s favourites THE MERSEYBEATS. 11.00am & 2.00pm Performing alongside them after his successful appearance on Meet the lovable Babe in a last year’s tour, we are delighted to welcome back DAVE BERRY. heart-warming tale of friendship, Completing this stellar line up, we also are thrilled to see the adventure and bravery. return of WAYNE FONTANA and VANITY FARE to the bill and When Babe arrives at Hogget’s are delighted to welcome back our very special guest CHRIS Farm he is taken in by the trusty MONTEZ from the USA. Come on down to the Solid Silver 60s sheep-dog Fly and discovers Show, see the original artists singing their greatest hits and relive a talent for herding. With the some of your fondest memories of an era that will last forever. help of his adopted Mum, our Tickets £30.00, £10 off a pair of top price tickets polite piglet soon wins over the most suspicious of sheep. But purchased before 1 Feb can a small pig make it in a dog’s world, and when his farmyard Rich Hall’s friends are in trouble can Babe save the day? Hoedown Brought to life by a cast of Thursday 18 May, West End performers in a show 8.00pm brimming with laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and original Join Rich and his virtuoso music. musical mates for a mash-up of Adapted by Olivier Award music, comedy and gratuitous winner David Wood (Goodnight coloration featuring the very Mister Tom, James and the best of comedy and music. Giant Peach, The BFG), follow Performing will be Rich’s the incredible story of one regular band of talented and piglet’s rise to become the chronically unemployable world famous sheep-pig. urchins. The floor will reek of Tom O’Connell Productions, Limelight Productions liquor and spent dreams. Tickets £18.50, Child and Polka Theatre present ‘Babe, The Sheep-Pig’ Rich Hall is the star of the £14.50, Family £60.00 critically acclaimed BBC 4 documentaries Rich Hall’s Californian Stars, Rich Hall’s The Carpenters Story You Can Go To Hell, I’m Going To Texas, Rich Hall’s Inventing Friday 19 May, 7.30pm the Indian and his most recent The award-winning Carpenters Story celebrates the music of Rich Hall’s Presidential Grudge one of the most successful pop duos in music history, Match. He also wrote and Richard & Karen Carpenter. starred in a four-part series Acclaimed international star Claire Furley remains unsurpassed for BBC Radio 4 in November in her uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter. Her stunning 2016 called ‘Rich Hall’s (US vocal harmonies, combined with state of the art video projection Election) Breakdown’. and lavish musical arrangements, will take you on an incredible Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed journey through the uniqueness that truly was The Carpenters. grouchy, deadpan style has Featuring all the timeless hits including (They Long To Be) Close established him as a master of To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, Yesterday Once absurdist irony and the king of More, Top of the World, Please Mr Postman, and many more! rapid-fire wit. ‘A very accurate and faithful portrayal, I’m flattered! - Richard Carpenter Tickets £18.50 Tickets £23.50, Over 60s £22.50, Children £12.50

16 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 17 JUNE Memory Lane For Those About To Rock

MAY Tuesday 23 May, 2.00pm (Live Wire AC/DC) The ultimate feel good show. This fast moving, roller coaster of Friday 2 June, 8.00pm a journey through some of the greatest songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s, will be a show you are sure to remember. Over 160 The unique six-man tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/ amazing costumes, a touch of humour from one of the UK’s top DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls’ and over two comedians and performances rarely seen outside the ‘West End’ hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll. Both Bon and Brian are from this superb cast of singers and dancers. present on the Rock and Roll train. Now entering their 12th successful year of producing shows The band aim to put you slap bang in the middle of the show that bring astounding press reviews like this one from WH with hit after hit, and you are expected to join in. Back in Times, London…..’Visually stunning, incredible performances…. Black, Rosie, Highway to hell are all there, and the songs keep an all round fantastic show….absolutely brilliant’. on coming until the cannons fire ceremoniously to bring the evening to a superb crescendo. If by this time you are still Tickets £16.50 standing…we salute you! Tickets £16.50

One Night Of Queen Let’s Twist Again Saturday 3 June, 7.30pm Gary Mullen & The Works Love 50s & 60s music? Then you will love ‘Let’s Twist Again’. Friday 26 May, 7.30pm Now in it’s sixth successive year and wowing audiences In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” live grand everywhere it plays! Starring BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing lead final, Gary began touring on his own across the UK and in 2002 vocalist Chris Madin with a full company of critically acclaimed formed a band, The Works, to recreate and pay tribute to the artistes and musicians, the show combines fun and laughter rock legends that are Queen. Gary Mullen and The Works have with the greatest hit’s of ELVIS, DUSTY, BUDDY, THE BEATLES, toured constantly, performing in the UK, USA, Germany, France, THE BEACH BOYS, SANDIE SHAW and many more, to ensure Holland, Denmark, South Africa and New Zealand to sell out a brilliant night out is had by all! audiences. The band have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Join us in our American Diner to re-live the fabulous songs of a Proms in the Park in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. magical Rock ‘n’ Roll era. Together with your host with the most, One Night of Queen delivers the look, sound, pomp and ‘Big’ Tony Tremendo, our stunning live band The Twisters, and showmanship and is arguably the most successful Queen some of the highest rated performers in the land, you’ll be ready tribute band in the world to TWIST AGAIN!! Tickets £20.00, Child £10.00 Tickets £23.00, Child £11.50

1223 Gobo Gary Mullen A3 Poster.inddShowaddywaddy 1 03/09/2015 16:11 The Sooty Show Saturday 27 May, 7.30pm Sunday 4 June, 11.00am & 2.30pm Izzy wizzy let’s get busy! Sooty is back in a brand-new show Back by popular demand for 2017 with guaranteed giggles for the whole family! Direct from ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold CITV, Sooty, Sweep and Soo head into town accompanied statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for by TV’s Richard Cadell. Mr Slater has put Richard in charge over 40 years. Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several of running the show but nothing is going to plan! Sooty’s local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and magic tricks turn very messy and Sweep’s escapology act has have toured the world. him all tied up. Maybe Soo and her tap dancing will save the Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their day? With special guest stars Butch and Ramsbottom. biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop Expect magic, music and mayhem with buckets full of audience charts of Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps To participation. A spectacular treat for Sooty fans old and new Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little - plus a chance to meet Sooty and Richard after the show! Angel Eyes’ and many, many more. “Works like a dream - your children will love it” The Guardian. So come and join the ‘Dancing Party’ ... ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’! Tickets £13.50, Child £11.50, Family £45.00 Tickets £21.00, Child £12.00

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Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 September Giovanni Pernice : Dance is Life Aladdin Tickets £24.00 - £28.00, Child £12.00/£15.00 Friday 21 July 15-27 December Midweek early bird £10 off a pair of top price tickets purchased before 1 July (Weds, Thurs only) Early Birds get the best deals where you see this sign For full details on all offers check the website www.embassytheatre.co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01507 613100.

20 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 21 The Embassy Theatre Seating Plan Booking and Theatre Information BOOKING INFORMATION Please note that this is a full seating plan and not all seats will be available for all performances. Full Terms and Conditions can be found online at www.embassytheatre.co.uk Different seating plans may apply to certain events. How to Book Where To Find Us Online - www.embassytheatre.co.uk The Embassy Theatre is situated on Grand Parade Select – A – Seat available. right at the heart of the seafront attractions of Skegness. Surrounded by lots of other attractions, to In Person - At the Ticket Office in the foyer of the enjoy pre or post performance. If you have a Satellite Theatre. Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 4pm with an extension until curtain up on show evenings. Navigation system our post code is PE25 2UG. SEATING PLAN Sundays only during School holidays or when there is Parking/Public Transport a Sunday performance (please check before travelling). There is a pay and display car park (with a height *Please note the theatre may be closed on occasion barrier, maximum height 2.05m) at the rear of the for Staff training theatre, free after 6pm, with an overflow car park By Phone - 01507 613100 nearby for particularly busy performances. The theatre By Post - The Box Office, The Embassy Theatre, is within walking distance of the majority of the hotels Grand Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire. PE25 2UG. in the area, the coach and train stations are just a All cheques should be made payable to Magna Vitae If short walk through the Town Centre. you would like your tickets to be posted to you please Accessibility Information include additional payment of £1.50 or a Stamped Addressed Envelope. Wheelchair Users - A limited number of wheelchair positions are available in the front stalls; these seats Terms and Conditions of Sale must be booked in advance. Please inform the box The Embassy Theatre operates a No Refund Policy office of any special requirements you may have to help us ensure that everybody is able to enjoy the • We will only refund tickets if the performance or performance. event has been cancelled. There are two Public entrances to the theatre, the main • A ticket cannot be refunded in adverse weather entrance off Grand Parade provides automatic double conditions if a performance or event still goes doors at street level; the second entrance is accessible ahead. from the car park or off Grand Parade via a ramp, and • No refund for pre - booked tickets can be made on opens directly into the stalls level of the theatre. the announcement of a subsequent special offer. • Concessions are not always available – Child’s Mobility scooters are not permitted in the auditorium tickets apply to those who are aged 14 and under. and should be parked in the designated area next to Proof of age may be required when presenting the Main Foyer lift. concession tickets. Parking - There are a limited number of accessible • Lost tickets – ticket re-prints will only be issued on parking spaces in the main pay and display car park. proof of ID and purchase – a fee will be applied. Please note a handling fee applies to all tickets of Lift - The theatre has a wheelchair accessible lift to all value regardless of payment method. floors. Using your personal information Toilet - Wheelchair accessible toilets are situated on the stalls level of the theatre. Personal information that you supply to us may be used in a number of ways: Assistance Dogs - Guide dogs are welcome – please inform the box office if you will be attending a show • To contact you in the event of a cancellation or with your companion. alteration to your booking • To authorise a credit or debit card transaction Skegness Tourist Information Centre is located • To keep you informed of future events where in the Embassy Theatre Foyer you have indicated that you wish to receive this information For more information about how Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure & Culture processes personal data, please visit the Trust’s website at www.magnavitae.org Are you on our Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate information, the Theatre Management reserve the mailing list? Beat The Queue right to amend the advertised programme, ticket Book Online prices, and/or cast of any given event. 22 | Box Office 01507 613100 Visit www.embassytheatre.co.uk | 23 SHOWS / EVENTS AT A GLANCE Date Time Show Date Time Show FEBRUARY APRIL Friday 10 7.30pm Oh! Carol Saturday 01 7.30pm Menopause The Musical Saturday 11 7.30pm Motown’s Greatest Hits How Sweet It Is Sunday 02 7.30pm You Win Again Music of The Bee Gees Tuesday 14 7.30pm Rock Icons Thursday 06 7.30pm Bay City Rollers Thursday 16 7.00pm Mr Fips & Friends Friday 07 7.30pm Paul Carroll’s Friday 17 2.00pm & Mr Fips & Friends Music Hall Tavern 7.00pm Saturday 08 7.30pm Totally Tina Saturday 18 2.00pm & Mr Fips & Friends 5.00pm Tuesday 11 7.30pm Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tuesday 21 Blood Donors Wednesday 12 2.30pm & Joseph & The Amazing MARCH 7.30pm Technicolor Dreamcoat Saturday 04 7.30pm Creeds Cross Thursday 13 2.30pm & Joseph & The Amazing The Celtic Journey 7.30pm Technicolor Dreamcoat Thursday 09 7.30pm Whistle Down Friday 14 8.00pm Joseph & The Amazing The Wind Technicolor Dreamcoat Friday 10 7.30pm Whistle Down Saturday 15 2.00pm, Joseph & The Amazing The Wind 5.00pm & Technicolor Dreamcoat Saturday 11 7.30pm Whistle Down 8.00pm The Wind Friday 21 7.30pm Let’s Hang On Friday 17 7.30pm The King Is Back Saturday 22 7.30pm Steve Steinman’s Ben Portsmouth ICONIC Saturday 18 7.30pm The Manfreds Friday 28 7.30pm That’ll Be The Day Makin’ Tracks Tour Saturday 29 7.30pm Whitney Friday 24 7.30pm Buddy Holly & Queen of The Night The Cricketers MAY Saturday 25 7.30pm A Country Night in Nashville Friday 05 8.00pm Russell Kane Friday 31 7.30pm T.Rextasy Saturday 06 7.30pm Dancing Queen The Concert Sunday 07 7.30pm Dominic Kirwan & Lisa Stanley Tuesday 09 Blood Donors Friday 12 8.00pm Puppetry of The Penis Saturday 13 7.30pm Sam Bailey Sunday 14 7.30pm The Solid Silver 60s Show Thursday 18 8.00pm Rich Hall Friday 19 7.30pm The Carpenters Story Saturday 20 7.00pm Babe The Sheep Pig Sunday 21 11.00am Babe The Sheep Pig & 2.00pm Tuesday 23 2.00pm Memory Lane Friday 26 7.30pm One Night of Queen Saturday 27 7.30pm Showaddywaddy

The Embassy Theatre Grand Parade Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2UG