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The Friars, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2AS Box Office: 01227 787787 marlowetheatre.com 1 Welcome Members get more! to Spring/Summer at the Marlowe! This season is bursting with blockbuster musicals – Les PRIORITY BOOKING AT THE BEST PRICES Misérables arrives in Canterbury for the frst time, joining Jamie, Mamma Mia, Grease, 9 to 5 and more. Family audiences can enjoy a rich programme of quality theatre, with highlights including our co-production of the puppet theatre show The Storm Whale for 4yrs+ in the Studio and a trio of glorious family shows for the 8yrs+ in the main theatre, all based on best-selling books - the astounding Old Vic production of A Monster Calls, madcap adventure Holes by Louis Sachar and boarding school fun in Malory Towers, in a frst visit by Emma JOIN FOR AS Rice’s barnstorming new company, Wise Children. In classical music, our resident orchestra, the Philharmonia, presents a LITTLE AS special family concert as the perfect informal and friendly introduction for young audiences. £35 As ever, there are great deals on offer for early bookers and multi- ticket buyers. We look forward to welcoming you for an epic season of theatre-going! BECOME A MEMBER AND Deborah Shaw Chief Executive RECEIVE EXCITING BENEFITS: SAVE UP TO PRIORITY BOOKING 20% You will be the frst to hear when new shows go on sale, MAKE BIG SAVINGS WITH and you'll be able to book before the general public for most shows. BEST PRICES OUR MULTI-BUY OFFER You will have priority access to the best priced tickets.

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SUPPORTED BY PHARON INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISERS LIMITED SAT 23 NOV 2019 SUN 8 MAR 2020 FRI 8 MAY 2020 Shaken, Not Stirred: Musical Pictures American Romantics The Music Of Alpesh Chauhan conductor Joana Carneiro conductor Philharmonia James Bond Valentina Lisitsa piano Esther Yoo violin Radical Light Carl Davis conductor Tchaikovsky Fantasy Stucky Overture, The Tempest Barber Violin Concerto The name’s Bond. James Shostakovich Piano Copland Appalachian Spring Orchestra 2019/20 Bond. Join us as all your Concerto No. 2 Bernstein Symphonic Dances favourite songs from over 60 Mussorgsky Pictures At from West Side Story Resident at The Marlowe years of action-packed movie An Exhibition Enjoy an evening of emotion- making meet the awesome Step into spring with two lively packed music by three great One of the world’s great orchestras power of a live 80-piece pieces, ahead of Mussorgsky’s American composers of the on your doorstep. orchestra. exhilarating Pictures At An 20th century. In an evening of hits from Exhibition. Shostakovich’s Piano Dive headfirst into the passionate Goldfinger to Skyfall, be Concerto No. 2 remains one of love story of West Side Story, transported away to a world of his best-loved works. But first, a featuring favourites from Maria exotic locations and effortless rare treat; stormy, majestic and to Mambo, and feel the gentle style as we bring to life iconic featuring one of Tchaikovsky’s warmth of Copland’s Appalachian soundtracks by John Barry, most beautiful love themes, Spring. And experience the Monty Norman, and more. The Tempest brings the story of artistry of violinist Esther Yoo, Shakespeare’s play to life. who takes on Barber’s well-loved SUN 16 FEB 2020 Violin Concerto. Sunshine And Melody FRI 17 APR 2020 Angus Webster conductor Soul And Spectacle Don’t miss... Timothy Ridout viola Paavo Järvi conductor SUN 8 MAR 2020 Zhang Zuo piano 2PM Walton Viola Concerto Symphony No. 2 Brahms Liszt Piano Concerto No. 2 Philharmonia Two contrasting works Rachmaninov Symphony Orchestra: Family feature in a colourful No. 2 programme of Walton Concert Experience two passionate Evenings 7.30pm and Brahms. masterpieces, a thrilling artistic Our fantastic Family Concert * Prices from £15 Composed by an idyllic pairing, and an evening of – the perfect introduction Book your tickets early to get the Austrian lake in summer, unforgettable melodies to leave to the colourful world of a best price *Our prices change with Brahms’s sunny Second symphony orchestra. demand. For the latest information you humming on your way home. Symphony reveals free- Join us for an exciting concert call us or visit our website. In a fusion of showmanship and flowing melodies and celebrating the Olympic Discounts (on selected seats) subtle musicality, Liszt’s Piano Marlowe members £3 off top gentle woodwind before spirit – the perfect way to get Concerto will be performed by 4 prices an explosion of happiness inspired for Tokyo 2020. Hear Show Talks Discovery Tickets in the finale. virtuoso pianist Zhang Zuo. musical favourites from film Sun 16 Feb, Fri 8 May, and television alongside some Schools £8 tickets (booking by 6.15pm, free, booking required Dramatic, assertive and Plus, we welcome back phone or in person) timeless classics. totally virtuosic, Walton’s electrifying Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi, renowned for his Plus stay on at the end fiery Viola Concerto was to meet our musicians, performances of Rachmaninov’s such a hit at its premiere, conductor and presenter. critics called the composer heart-wrenching masterpiece, Find out more on page 11. a “born genius”. the Second Symphony. 4 5 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

PAPATANGO THEATRE COMPANY MON 20-SAT 25 JAN PRESENTS Live At The Marlowe Gloria Estefan’s 2020 Shook WED 18 DEC 2019 THE THEATRE By Samuel Bailey THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm WED 4-SAT 7 DEC 2019 On Your Feet! Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm THE STUDIO See some of the biggest names in stand-up! Book by Alexander Dinelaris. Featuring music Prices from £15* produced and recorded by Emilio & Gloria Estefan An award-winning The festive edition of our hugely popular night of Book your tickets early to get the & Miami Sound Machine. best price *Our prices change with live comedy features a headline set from rising- new play. demand. For the latest information star, Phil Wang! Instead of GCSEs, Cain, Riyad Her voice. His vision. Their story. call us or visit our website. and Jonjo got sentences. Phil is an award-winning stand-up comic and a Discounts (on selected seats) Direct from London and featuring many of the original Grace’s job is to turn the boys regular on our screens having appeared on Live Marlowe members £5 off top three into parents. But can they West End cast, this “exhilarating extravaganza” prices (Mon-Thu) At The Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, grow up quickly enough? (Whatsonstage) is the inspiring true love story of Discovery Tickets (Mon & Tue) Have I Got News For You and Would I Lie To You Groups (Mon-Thu) This funny and moving new Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its amongst many more. play examines the young origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and fnally to men society shuts away. This fantastic line-up also includes Alun Cochrane international superstardom. (Mock The Week), Fern Brady (Live At The BBC) "Every year the Papatango Featuring all of their smash hits including Rhythm Is Prize comes up with a bit and Jess Fostekew (The Guilty Feminist Podcast), Gonna Get You, Conga, Get On Your Feet, Don’t Want of a cracker" THE GUARDIAN with further names to be announced. To Lose You Now, Dr. Beat and 1-2-3. Directed by Evenings 7.30pm Contains adult themes and language. Line ups subject to change. two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Tickets £17, Marlowe members 7.30pm 5% off, Discovery Tickets, Boots, Legally Blonde), with choreography by Olivier Tickets £24* Groups Award-winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and book Sign interpreted by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris performance (Birdman). Thu 5 Dec, 7.30pm Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss this “glorious Show Talk Thu 5 Dec, post-show, free night out with Gloria” (Daily Mail). “T he rhythm really does get you” êêêê THE GUARDIAN 6 Book your tickets early to get the best price 7 *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. 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

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, BSL integrated 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 a Sat 8 Feb, 1.30pm remarkable season of Shakespeare. Captioned performance CAP Wed 5 Feb, 7.30pm êêêê DAILY TELEGRAPH Thu 6 Feb, 7.30pm Fri 7 Feb, 7.30pm êêêê SUNDAY TIMES Chilled performance êêêê MAIL ON SUNDAY CH Sat 1 Feb, 1.30pm êêêê THE TIMES Show Talks êêêê EVENING STANDARD Fri 31 Jan (BSL-interpreted), êêêê THE STAGE Wed 5 Feb, Fri 7 Feb, Post-show, free êêêê WHATSONSTAGE

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The Political RAYMOND GUBBAY PRESENTS Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever Philharmonia History Of Smack The Russian State Ballet WED 19 & THU 20 FEB 2020 Orchestra: Family And Crack & Orchestra Of Siberia THE THEATRE Concert THU 6-SAT 8 FEB 2020 TUE 11-SAT 15 FEB 2020 SUN 8 MAR 2020 THE STUDIO Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day THE THEATRE THE THEATRE out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s A twisted love going to be her best day ever! Explore the colourful story of two addicts The world’s most celebrated ballets. Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. world of a symphony in recovery. Swan Lake: The greatest romantic ballet of all time, From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and orchestra in our concert for all the Tracing their lives from brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something the epicentre of the riots family. Sleeping Beauty: Every child’s favourite fairy tale, for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, in 1981 to the present day, Join us for an exciting including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Mandy and Neil chronicle this classic story is set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. concert celebrating the Gerald Giraffe and more! the fallout from the heroin Coppélia: Every toy has a story, especially in this Olympic spirit – the perfect epidemic at the height of charming comedy of errors set in a doll maker’s Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show way to get inspired for Thatcherism. workshop. packed full of songs, games and laughter, it Tokyo 2020. Hear musical This exciting new play is really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! favourites from film and inspired by the playwright's The Nutcracker: Perfect for the whole family, be television alongside some experience in jail and rehab. swept away to a world where toy dolls spring to life. 10am, 1pm & 4pm Discounts (on selected seats) timeless classics. Prices from £12.50* Marlowe members 5% off "Riotously entertaining Swan Lake Prices from £15* Groups of 4+ (Tue-Thu) Plus stay on at the end and deeply moving." Tue & Wed 7.30pm Discounts (on selected seats) to meet our musicians, Wed matinee 2.30pm êêêêê THE STAGE Marlowe members (5% off) conductor and presenter. Sleeping Beauty Discovery Tickets 2pm 8pm Thu 7.30pm Groups Marlowe Tickets £17, Marlowe Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Fri, Prices from £12*, Coppélia members (10% off during members (10% off during Fri 7.30pm booking by phone or in person) priority period. 5% off outside priority period, 5% off outside The Nutcracker Dance at The Marlowe is sponsored priority period), Discovery priority period) Discovery by Kent and Sussex Cottages. Tickets, Groups Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets, Under 18s Half Price

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THE LYRIC HAMMERSMITH THEATRE PRODUCTION OF BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS CREATED AND PRESENTED BY THE Anton & Erin: PAPER BIRDS AND CO-PRODUCED Dance Those Ghost Stories Cabaret WITH LIVE THEATRE TUE 3-SAT 7 MAR 2020 TUE 10-SAT 14 MAR 2020 Ask Me Anything Magical Movies THE THEATRE THE THEATRE WED 11–SAT 14 MAR 2020 FRI 21 & SAT 22 FEB 2020 THE STUDIO THE THEATRE An edge-of-your-seat theatrical experience like The multi-award-winning West End smash-hit. A loud, live love song The nation's favourite no other. This stunning production, directed by National to not having it all ballroom couple are It’s the ultimate twisted love-letter to horror. After Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris, has enjoyed figured out. back with a brand exhilarating audiences across the world with record two smash-hit West End runs. Cabaret features The company asked new show. breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit flm, show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes young people to ask them Featuring exquisite Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s worldwide cult and iconic songs including Money Makes The World anything. This is our reply. choreography set to An immersive show set in phenomenon Ghost Stories will thrill Canterbury for Go Round, Maybe This Time, Cabaret and more. music from the silver our teenage bedrooms. the frst time ever, after storming the West End . screen, vocals from TV It’s 1931, Berlin is a haven of divine decadence and Featuring live music and favourite Lance Ellington Please be advised that Ghost Stories contains the legendary Sally Bowles is about to take the digital artistry, we explore and a stunning 23-piece moments of extreme shock and tension. We stage at the infamous Kit Kat Klub… what different generations orchestra, hear musical strongly advise those of a nervous disposition to can learn from each other. classics such as Singin’ Starring John Partridge (winner of Celebrity think very seriously before attending. Masterchef, EastEnders), Kara Lilly Hayworth (Cilla Suitable for 13yrs+. Contains In The Rain, The Wizard themes of mental health. Of Oz, Moulin Rouge and Are you brave enough to book? The Musical) and Anita Harris (Carry On Doctor, Cats). Evenings 8pm many more. Recommended 15yrs+ Recommended 14yrs+. Contains adult themes and language. Sat matinee 3pm Evenings 7.30pm Tue-Thu 7.30pm Discounts (on selected seats) Evenings 7.30pm Access performances Tickets £17, Marlowe members Matinees 3pm Fri 7pm & 10pm Marlowe members 5% off Wed, Thu & Sat matinees BSL integrated (10% off during priority period. Prices from £15*, Marlowe Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Discovery Tickets (Tue, Wed 2.30pm performance Thu 12 Mar, 5% off outside priority period) 7.30pm Discovery Tickets, Groups members 5% off, Groups Prices from £15* & Fri 10pm) Prices from £15* Groups (Tue-Thu) Dance at The Marlowe is (on selected seats) Audio described Discounts AD Show Talk Thu 12 Mar, 8pm, sponsored by Kent and Sussex Marlowe members 5% off performance Cottages. post-show, free Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) Sat 14 Mar, 2.30pm Groups (Tue-Thu)

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DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENTS VAMOS THEATRE PRESENTS JAVAAD ALIPOOR AND HOME IN THE MARLOWE, YORK THEATRE ASSOCIATION WITH TRAVERSE ROYAL, LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE Acosta Danza: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Dead Good THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT AND ENGINE HOUSE PRESENT MON 23-SAT 28 MAR 2020 THU 26–SAT 28 MAR 2020 Rich Kids: A History The Storm Whale Evolution THE THEATRE THE STUDIO FRI 20 & SAT 21 MAR 2020 MON 6-SAT 11 APR 2020 Of Shopping Malls THE STUDIO THE THEATRE The smash-hit and critically-acclaimed A funny and poignant West End musical. theatre show. In Tehran Ballet superstar Based on the award- Bob and Bernard have only THU 2-SAT 4 APR 2020 Carlos Acosta and Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in THE STUDIO winning books by his acclaimed Cuban Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quitef t in. Jamie is terrifed two things in common: Benji Davies. they're both dying… and company perform a about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. The global gap One summer, while his they’re not going down dazzling programme. between rich and Dad was busy at work, Noi Supported by his brilliant loving mum and without a fight. Acosta makes a guest poor is growing. rescued a little whale that surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes So, with a bottle of appearance in Christopher As the world decays, the washed up on the beach. prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the Bollinger and the keys to Bruce’s iconic Rooster, set spawn of the powerful A friendship began that Bernard's Bentley in hand, to music by the Rolling darkness, into the spotlight. dance like everyone is changed their lives forever. they decide to hit the road, Stones. The company With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead watching. The charming tale, brought and take on one final, also perform works from singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie The Fringe First award to life with stunning puppets death-defying adventure. is perfect for children of 4yrs+. acclaimed choreographers Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this winning show about Pontus Lidberg, Sidi Larbi This production is Various times brand-new funny and feelgood musical will have entitlement and consumption Cherkaoui and Maria Rovira. accessible for d/Deaf invites audiences to use Tickets £13, Marlowe Members everybody talking about Jamie for years to come. 7.30pm audiences. Instagram to explore (10% off during priority Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your period. 5% off outside priority Prices from £15* Evenings 8pm what’s happening in the dreams come true. Sat matinee 3pm period) Groups of 4+ £11.50 Produced by Sadler’s Wells and world around them. per ticket Valid Productions. Co-produced Recommended 12yrs+ Tickets £17, Marlowe members 8pm Access performances with Birmingham Hippodrome; (10% off during priority Tickets £17, Marlowe members Relaxed performance The Lowry, Salford and Norwich Evenings 7.30pm Discounts (on selected seats) period. 5% off outside priority RP Theatre Royal. Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Marlowe members £5 off top period) Discovery Tickets, (10% off during priority Tue 7 Apr, 11am three prices (Mon-Thu) Groups period. 5% off outside priority Sign interpreted Dance at The Marlowe is Prices from £15* Discovery Tickets (Mon & Tue) period) Discovery Tickets, sponsored by Kent and Sussex performance Groups Cottages. Groups (Mon-Thu) Sat 11 Apr, 11am

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THE OLD VIC PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISTOL OLD VIC TUE 31 MAR-SAT 4 APR NEW ADVENTURES TUE 7-SAT 11 APR 2020 2020 THE THEATRE THE THEATRE Matthew Bourne’s production of Evenings 7.30pm A Monster Calls 2.30pm Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees Based on the novel by Patrick Ness 2.30pm Thu & Sat matinees The Red Shoes Prices from £15* Inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd Prices from £15* Book your tickets early to get the Book your tickets early to get the The double Olivier Award-winning smash-hit. best price *Our prices change with “Heartbreaking, spectacular, soaring. A monster hit.” best price. *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. êêêêê THE TIMES 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 Patrick Ness’s piercing novel A Monster Calls is Marlowe members 5% off Discounts (on selected seats) A sell-out before its world premiere tour opened in brought vividly to life in the Olivier award-winning Marlowe members 5% off Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) production by visionary director Sally Cookson Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) 2016, Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the Groups (Tue-Thu) Groups (Tue-Thu) (National Theatre's Jane Eyre). legendary flm returns after winning two Olivier Awards Schools £15 tickets (Thu, booking Under 16s 20% off and dazzling audiences across the UK and the USA. by phone or in person) Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Thu, The Red Shoes is a tale of obsession, possession and Access performances just fne since his dad moved away. But now his mum is booking by phone or in person) Audio described performance one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. AD sick and not getting any better. Then, one night, Conor Access performances Wed 8 Apr, 7.30pm is woken by something at his window. A monster has Sign interpreted performance Set to the achingly romantic music of golden-age Sat 4 Apr, 2.30pm Show Talk come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, The Red Tue 7 Apr, post-show, free it walked before. And when it’s fnished, Conor must Audio described performance Shoes is orchestrated by Terry Davies, with cinematic AD Sat 4 Apr, 2.30pm tell his own story and face his deepest fears. designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Based on the critically-acclaimed bestseller, A Monster Show Talk Constable and sound by Paul Groothuis. Fri 3 Apr, post-show, free Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing. The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break “An exhilarating, resolutely tender imaginative feat.” your heart. Dance at The Marlowe is sponsored by êêêê THE SUNDAY TIMES “Ma tthew Bourne works his magic. Blissful.” DAILY TELEGRAPH “Extraordinarily moving.” êêêê THE INDEPENDENT Recommended for adults and children aged 10yrs+. Recommended 5yrs+

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English Touring Opera Aljaz & Janette: TUE 21-SAT 25 APR 2020 Beautiful THE THEATRE Remembering The Evenings 7.30pm Mozart: Così fan tutte Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Oscars The Olivier Award-winning West End and Prices from £15* Handel: Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar) SAT 18 APR 2020 Broadway show. WED 15 & THU 16 APR 2020 THE THEATRE Book your tickets early to get the Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping best price *Our prices change with THE THEATRE A dazzling dance music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. spectacular. extraordinary talent. English Touring Opera return to Canterbury with Get ready to celebrate Discounts (on selected seats) two contrasting productions, each full of stunning Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s Marlowe members 5% some stunning, Oscar- music and breath-taking performances. remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit Discovery Tickets (Tue & Wed eve) winning songs with Groups (Tue-Thu) Così fan tutte: Mozart’s combination of glorious Strictly’s favourite couple. song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends music and farcical comedy make Così fan tutte an This incredible production enduring favourite. A story of young love and fdelity, will take you from Disney Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of it is in many ways Mozart’s most perfect opera. family favourites, through the most successful solo acts in popular music history. to the golden ages of Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar): One of Handel’s most Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a Hollywood, with songs generation, creating countless classics such as (You celebrated operas: a story of passion and revenge, from Barbara Streisand, Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care featuring a treasure trove of great arias. The opera Lady Gaga, Adele, Prince, follows the events surrounding Julius Caesar’s Queen and Celine Dion. Of My Baby, You’ve Got A Friend, So Far Away, It Might conquest of Egypt. 3pm & 7.30pm As Well Rain Until September, Up On The Roof, and The Locomotion. Così fan tutte Discounts (on selected seats) Prices from £27.50* Wed 7.30pm Marlowe members (10% off Dance at The Marlowe is Recommended 11yrs+, contains some adult themes, sponsored by Kent and Sussex Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar) during priority period. 5% off Cottages Thu 7.30pm outside priority period) Discovery Tickets Prices from £15* Groups Schools £10 (booking by phone and in person)

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BREACH THEATRE PRESENT SILENT UPROAR PRESENT TUE 19-SUN 24 MAY 2020 It’s True, It’s True, It’s True Thank You For SIX THE THEATRE Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 8pm WED 22–SAT 25 APR 2020 Doing Nothing Fri 6pm & 8.30pm THE STUDIO THU 7-SAT 9 MAY 2020 Divorced. Beheaded. Live! Sat & Sun matinees 2.30pm THE STUDIO Nominated for fve Olivier Awards including Best New Prices from £15* The tale of how one woman took revenge A comedy climate Musical, the sell-out international smash-hit SIX is the Book your tickets early to get the through her art. change musical. phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information This award-winning production restages the 1612 trial In the near future so called From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives call us or visit our website. of Agostino Tassi for the rape of baroque painter ‘global warming’ has of Henry VIII fnally take to the mic to tell their tales, Discounts (on selected seats) Artemisia Gentileschi. apparently affected most remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into a Marlowe members 5% off of Britannia’s drinking Discovery Tickets (Tue-Fri 6pm) Based on surviving court transcripts, this play 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. water - if you want to Groups (Tue-Thu) dramatises the seven-month trial that gripped These Queens may have green sleeves but their believe the opinions of Schools £10 tickets (Tue-Thu, Renaissance Rome and asks how much has changed 99% of experts and their lipstick is rebellious red. booking by phone or in person) in the last four centuries. so called ‘science’. It’s time they told their story. “A gripping court drama… Tremendous.” This new satirical musical Think you know the rhyme, think again… êêêê THE GUARDIAN is a hilarious exploration of the climate emergency. “T he most uplifting new British musical I have ever “ The consistently exciting Breach Theatre’s new Recommended 12yrs+. Contains had the privilege to watch.” êêêêê EVENING STANDARD show feels uneasily current.” strong language. “80 minutes of exhilarating entertainment from six êêêêê THE FINANCIAL TIMES 8pm killer Queens. They will, they will rock you!” 8pm Tickets £17, Marlowe members Show Talk (10% off during priority êêêêê DAILY EXPRESS Tickets £17 Thu 23 Apr, post-show, free period. 5% off outside priority “ Captivating and exhilarating. Do yourself a favour Discounts (on selected seats) period) Discovery Tickets, Marlowe members (10% off Sign interpreted Groups and go and party with SIX. You won’t regret it!” during priority period. 5% off performance êêêêê ATTITUDE outside priority period) Fri 24 Apr, 8pm Show Talk Recommended 10yrs+ Discovery Tickets, Groups Fri 8 May, post-show, free

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THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PARTNERSHIP AND ROYAL & DERNGATE SADLER'S WELLS PRESENTS SAT 6 JUN 2020 NORTHAMPTON PRESENT THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION OF Oi Frog & Friends! THE THEATRE FRI 22-SUN 24 MAY 2020 Holes THE THEATRE Breakin' Convention Times 2.30pm & 7.30pm Prices from £22* By Louis Sachar Frog is looking for a The world’s ground-breaking festival of hip hop Book your tickets early to get the place to sit, but Cat best price *Our prices change with WED 27-SAT 30 MAY 2020 dance theatre. THE THEATRE has other ideas and demand. For the latest information Dog is doing as Expect jaw-dropping and inspiring performances from call us or visit our website. A thrilling comedy adventure for the whole family. he’s told. internationally celebrated poppers, lockers, b-boys and Discounts (on selected seats) b-girls in a festival that showcases local talent alongside Marlowe members (10% off during Stanley Yelnats can’t catch a break. Born into a family Little do any of them know priority period. 5% off outside that chaos is coming... global sensations. cursed with bad luck, it comes as no surprise when he priority period) Join Frog, Cat and Dog in This year’s line-up includes South Korea’s acclaimed Jinjo Under 16s £10 fnds himself accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Discovery Tickets (16-26yrs) £10 this new action-packed Crew, France’s Géométrie Variable and the UK’s very own Groups Sent to a labour camp as punishment, he is tasked stage adaptation of Kes Spoken Movement. Schools £10 tickets (booking by with digging one hole, fve foot deep, every day. Gray and Jim Field’s phone or in person) He’s told it is to build ‘character’. But the tyrannical bestselling books. Expect Hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre legend Warden is defnitely hiding something. Will Stanley songs, puppets, laughs and Breakin’ Convention Artistic Director Jonzi D, the and his new friends unearth what’s really going on? and more rhymes than you festival also features free DJ’s, graffiti artists, freestyle can shake a chime at. sessions, beatboxers and workshops taking place all over Holes is the brilliant, inventive and creative new stage Recommended 3yrs+ our building. Join us for this ultimate celebration of hip show based on the award-winning novel and flm. Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm hop culture. Recommended 8yrs+ Sat & Sun 10.30am Wed & Sat 1pm & 5pm Schools £10 tickets (Wed-Fri, Tickets £14.50, Marlowe “All hip hop life is here.” THE INDEPENDENT Thu 7pm booking by phone or in person) members (10% off during priority period. 5% off outside Fri 1pm & 7pm Access performances priority period), Family ticket Prices from £15* Relaxed performance RP Fri 29 May, 1pm 15% off when booking 4 or Discounts (on selected seats) more tickets Marlowe members 5% off Show Talk Family ticket Fri 29 May, post 1pm show, free Discovery Tickets (Wed-Fri)

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MON 8-SAT 13 JUN 2020 TUE 16-SAT 20 JUN THE THEATRE 2020 Once The Musical THE THEATRE 7.30pm Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em Evenings Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Starring Joe Pasquale, Sarah Earnshaw Evenings 7.30pm Once may not be enough for you to see this Prices from £15* and Susie Blake Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm multi-award-winning Broadway and West End Book your tickets early to get the Prices from £15* hit musical. *Our prices change with The classic TV comedy. best price Book your tickets early to get the demand. For the latest information Based on the critically acclaimed and much-loved flm, Hilarious mishaps and DIY disasters are bringing the best price *Our prices change with call us or visit our website. you will meet (and never forget) two lost souls - house down, quite literally, as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. a Dublin street busker and a Czech musician - who fnd Discounts (on selected seats) Marlowe members 5% off ‘Em hits the road with Joe Pasquale (New Faces, I’m each other unexpectedly and fall in love. You will fall Discounts (on selected seats) Discovery Tickets (Mon-Thu) A Celebrity, Spamalot, The Producers) as the lovable Marlowe members 5% off in love, too, with this brilliant and beautiful musical, Groups (Mon-Thu) accident-prone Frank Spencer. Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) flled with live music, from lush ballads to barnstorming Groups (Tue-Thu) Betty has exciting news for Frank, but he’s preoccupied reels. Once is a spell-binding and uplifting story of Access performances by possible newfound fame as a magician. With guests hopes and dreams. Captioned performance arriving for dinner and crossed wires all round, priceless CAP Wed 17 Jun, 7.30pm This is Once’s frst major UK tour having won awards misunderstandings are on the menu. Audio described performance across the world, including the Academy Award for AD Thu 18 Jun, 2.30pm Susie Blake (Coronation Street, The Victoria Wood Show, Best Original Song, a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre BSL integrated performance Blithe Spirit) stars as his disapproving mother-in-law and Album, 8 Tony awards and an Olivier Award for Fri 19 Jun 7.30pm Sarah Earnshaw as his long-suffering wife Betty. Outstanding Achievement in Music. Based on the 1970s classic TV comedy by Ray Allen “This is the most unique musical in town. Seeing it and directed by the award-winning Guy Unsworth, once is not enough; I'll be returning again and again.” Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is the ultimate feel-good êêêêê SUNDAY EXPRESS night out, washed down with lashings of nostalgia and Book by Enda Walsh. Music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. mother’s prune wine. Based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney. Quite Frank-ly, it’s a hit! Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited. Recommended 10yrs+ 24 25 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

TUE 23 JUN-SAT 11 JUL DAVID PUGH PRESENTS A WISE CHILDREN PRODUCTION TUE 14-SAT 18 JUL 2020 2020 THE THEATRE Mamma Mia! THE THEATRE Evenings 7:30pm Malory Towers 2:30pm Evenings 7.30pm Thu & Sat matinees Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate Based on the novels by Enid Blyton. Tue 30 Jun matinee 2.30pm Prices from £15* feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm Adapted and directed by Emma Rice. Book your tickets early to get the exhilarating smash-hit musical. Prices from £25* best price *Our prices change with Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, Book your tickets early to get the Nostalgic, naughty and perfect for now, Malory demand. For the latest information friendship and identity is cleverly told through the best price *Our prices change with Towers is a musical of high jinks, high drama and call us or visit our website. demand. For the latest information Discounts (on selected timeless songs of ABBA. call us or visit our website. high spirits. performances) Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never Discounts (on selected seats) Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind Marlowe members (10% off during known brings her mother face-to-face with three men Marlowe members 5% off and ferce hearts. Unfortunately, she also has a quick priority period. 5% off outside Discovery Tickets (Mon & Tue, temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating priority period) from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding excluding Tue 30 Jun, 2.30pm) Under 16’s 10% off they’ll never forget. Groups (Mon-Thu) Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Discovery Tickets (Wed & Thu) Hope? Can she save the school play and rescue Groups (Tue–Thu) This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling terrifed Mary Lou from the grip of a raging storm? Schools £10 tickets (Tue, Wed & audiences all around the world and now there’s never If she can do these things anywhere, she will do them Thu mat bookings by phone or in been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. person) at Malory Towers! Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the Access performances The Malory Towers books have been read by over Chilled performance time of your life at MAMMA MIA! CH 300 million people worldwide. Adapted and directed Sat 18 Jul, 2:30pm “The sunniest of all musicals.” SUNDAY EXPRESS by Emma Rice (Wise Children, Kneehigh’s Brief “The ultimate feel-good show.” CLASSIC FM Encounter), this is a show for children and all of us Recommended 6yrs+ grown up children who still dream of midnight feasts, pillow fghts and headmistresses like Miss Grayling. “It is magic.” êêêêê THE GUARDIAN “Goes to the top of the class!” SUNDAY TIMES Recommended 8yrs+ 26 26 27 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

TUE 4–SAT 8 AUG 2020 COLIN INGRAM FOR INTHEATRE PRESENTS THE CURVE THEATRE PRODUCTION MON 10–SAT 15 AUG THE THEATRE 2020 9 To 5 The Musical 7.30pm THE THEATRE Evenings 2.30pm Grease The Musical Wed, Thu & Sat matinees Evenings 7.30pm Dolly Parton’s rip-roaring West End musical. Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs Prices from £15* Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm and Warren Casey. Director Nikolai Foster. Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to Canterbury to see Book your tickets early to get the Prices from £15* Choreography Arlene Phillips. Dolly Parton’s smash-hit musical. best price *Our prices change with Book your tickets early to get the demand. For the latest information Fresh from 5-star reviews and sold-out houses in the best price *Our prices change with call us or visit our website. Grittier and more glamorous than ever before – demand. For the latest information West End, 9 To 5 The Musical tells the story of three Discounts (on selected seats) the world’s best-loved musical is back! call us or visit our website. workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist Marlowe members (10% off during After a whirlwind summer romance, leather- Discounts (on selected seats) and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and priority period, 5% off outside Marlowe members (10% off during priority period) clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the priority period, 5% off outside Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed) unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell priority period) women manage to reform their office - or will events Groups (Mon-Thu) Discovery Tickets (Mon-Wed) High for senior year. But can they survive the trials unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Groups (Mon-Thu) and tribulations of teenage life and fnd true love With an Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated once more? score by the queen of country herself, Dolly Parton, With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including and a book by the iconic movie’s original screenwriter Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’ and You’re The One Patricia Resnick, this hilarious new production is about That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life teaming up, standing up and taking care of business! by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and “This is one 9 To 5 you’ll want to do again and again passion to this ultimate musical classic. and again.” êêêêê THE SUN So round-up your Burger Palace Boys, pick up your “ Packed with laughs as big as Dolly’s personality.” Pink Ladies and re-discover why Grease really is the êêêêê DAILY MIRROR one that you want this term! Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture. Originally produced on Broadway by Recommended 12yrs+ Robert Greenblatt, April 2009. Recommended 12yrs+. Contains comic sexual references, light drug use and occasional swearing. Dolly Parton will not be appearing live in this production.

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TUE 3-SAT 7 NOV 2020 Glyndebourne Tour 2020 THE THEATRE Evenings (not Thu) 7.15pm Thu matinee 2pm Extraordinary opera on your doorstep. Prices from £25* Book your tickets early to get the Madama Butterfly best price *Our prices change with TUE 3 & FRI 6 NOV demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. East meets West with devastating consequences in Discounts (on selected Puccini’s tragic romance. performances) Marlowe members (10% off during Bursting with exotic colour and memorable melodies, priority period. 5% off outside Puccini’s seductive score conceals a dramatic blade that priority period) Under 16’s £10 (Thu) cuts to the heart. Compressing ‘great grief into small Discovery Tickets (Tue-Thu) souls’, as the composer himself described it, Madama Groups (Tue-Thu) Butterfly is a classic love story that never fails to move. Schools £8 tickets (Thu) The Magic Flute WED 4 & SAT 7 NOV

A musical masterpiece that reimagines opera for the Age of Enlightenment. The Magic Flute is an enchanting fairytale that uses familiar archetypes to ask provocative and difficult questions about religion, the nature of power, the bonds of family, and of course love. Hand-drawn designs in this production conjure up a “visual feast” (Evening Standard) of detail and delight, fnding a whimsical, inventive spirit that matches one of the composer’s most enchanting scores. The Magic Flute: Behind The Curtain THU 5 NOV

Explore the inner workings of opera. This unique event reveals the inner workings of the operatic form, live on stage. The Magic Flute: Behind the Curtain will take audiences under the hood of Mozart’s fnal operatic masterpiece The Magic Flute. Prices from £15*

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Noble Jacks THU 28 NOV 2019 THE STUDIO

A fiddle-driven thrill ride. Noble Jacks regularly perform sold out shows across the UK on their headline tours. With their top ten album, Stay Awake released in spring 2019, the Jacks take the liveliest show around on the road. TUE 17-SAT 21 NOV 2020 8pm White Christmas THE THEATRE The Alternative Comedy Show Tickets £13.25 Evenings 7.30pm WED 27 NOV 2019, WED 19 FEB Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm & WED 15 APR 2020 The perfect family musical. Prices from £15* THE STUDIO Make it a magical family Christmas in 2020 as the Book your tickets early to get the spectacular brand-new production of Irving Berlin’s best price *Our prices change with Ground-breaking comedy. demand. For the latest information White Christmas lights up our theatre, direct from the call us or visit our website. From the sublime to the ridiculously surreal, these West End. Discounts (on selected seats) acts are some of the most creative and hilarious in Currently enjoying its festive season this winter 2019 Marlowe members (10% off during the business. at the Dominion Theatre, this "terrifc dose of pure priority period, 5% off outside priority period) November’s line-up features a headline set from escapism" (The Times) is brought to life by acclaimed Discovery Tickets Matt Ewins (Live At The BBC), plus Fin Taylor Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (Annie, Breakfast Groups (Live At The Apollo) and award-winning northern At Tiffany’s) and two-time Olivier Award-winning Access performances double-act, Delightful Sausage. Holy Moly & Sign interpreted performance choreographer Stephen Mear (Mary Poppins). Wed 18 Nov, 7.30pm May contain adult themes and language. The Crackers A timeless romantic comedy to warm hearts of all Audio described performance 8pm Discounts (on selected seats) SAT 30 NOV 2019 AD Wed 18 Nov, 7.30pm THE STUDIO ages, White Christmas features the classic songs Blue Tickets £13.25 Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% off Skies, Sisters and the most famous festive song of all, Captioned performance Party music for the masses. CAP Sat 21 Nov, 7.30pm outside priority period) White Christmas. The ever-evolving folk-alt-rock Show Talks band from Newcastle-Upon- Tue 17 Nov, post 7.30pm show, Tyne visit Canterbury in support free of their third album, Take A Bite, which has been championed by Spotify and Radio X. 8pm Tickets £13.25, Marlowe members 5% off

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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 NOVEMBER Thu 12 10SOLD.30am OUT 2.30pm Mon 30 2.30pm 7pm and fantastic music, Mother Goose will be our funniest Audio described performance Thu 28 7pm Fri 13 SOLD11am OUT 7pm Tue 31 10.30am 2.30pm AD and most spectacular pantomime ever! Sun 15 Dec, 1pm Fri 29 1pm 7pm Sat 14 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Sat 30 2.30pm 7pm Sun 15 1pm 5pm JANUARY “Mesmerising, side-splitting and triumphant!” CAP Captioned performance Wed 1 No performances Sun 22 Dec, 2.30pm êêêêê THE REVIEWS HUB DECEMBER Mon 16 1pmSOLD OUT 7pm Thu 2 2.30pm 7pm SOLD OUT Relaxed performance 1pm 5pm 10.30am 7pm 2.30pm 7pm RP Sun 1 Tue 17 Fri 3 “ Sensational, gag-filled extravaganza.” Thu 9 Jan, 1pm Wed 18 No performances Sat 4 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm êêêêê CANTERBURY JOURNAL Mon 2 No performances Thu 19 2.30pm 7pm Sun 5 1pm 5pm Make an occasion of it Tue 3 1pm 7pm Fri 20 2.30pm 7pm “ Lively, lovely and lavishly designed.” SOLD OUT SOLD OUT Meal packages available in Wed 4 10.30am 7pm Sat 21 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Mon 6 No performances êêêê THE STAGE The Green Room (see our Thu 5 1pm 7pmSOLD OUT Sun 22 2.SOLD30pm OUT 7pm Tue 7 7pm website) Fri 6 1pm 7pm Wed 8 7pm “Ingenious. Pure gold!” KENT ONLINE Sat 7 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm Mon 23 2.30pm 7pm Thu 9 1pm 7pm SOLD OUT Sponsored by Sun 8 1pm 5pm Tue 24 10.30am 2.30pm Fri 10 1pm 7pm Reviews of Cinderella 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

34 35 DANIEL NADDAFY AND LET’S ALL DANCE PRESENTS Glenn Moore: Love HALF MOON PRESENT Joe Brown In The Nutcracker Don’t Live Here Glisten SUN 22-SUN 29 DEC 2019 Concert: 60th SAT 14 & SUN 15 DEC 2019 THE STUDIO Glenny Moore THE STUDIO Anniversary Tour FRI 13 DEC 2019 The festive family THU 16 JAN 2020 THE STUDIO THE THEATRE An interactive favourite. performance for The star of Mock The Journey through the The premier babies aged 0-18 Week. magical night with Clara rock‘n’roll legend months and their and her Nutcracker Prince. returns. Glenn Moore follows up grown-ups. last year's Edinburgh Meet the Mouse King and Joe Brown is back on the You’ll be taken on a Comedy Award join the Sugar Plum Fairy road and celebrating 60 sparkling and shimmering nomination with a new in the beautiful land of years in the business with journey exploring the world hour of “blissfully silly” sweets. a catalogue of timeless of reflective materials (The Guardian) jokes. Stunning dancing, much classics. wrapped up in a beautiful loved music and crystal 8pm musical soundscape. Get your feet stamping to Tickets £13.50 clear story-telling makes some of the best rockabilly, Sat 11am, 1pm & 3pm this classic show a treat for Sun 10am, 12pm & 1.30pm gospel, country, bluegrass children of all ages. and rock‘n’roll. With Joe’s Tickets £10.25, Marlowe Various times members 5% off effervescent delivery and Tickets £11.50, Marlowe humourous reminisces, members 5% off this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed. 7.30pm Tickets £31

HALF A STRING PRESENTS Under The Frozen Moon WED 18-FRI 20 DEC 2019 THE STUDIO

In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who Max & Ivan: Commitment has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. SAT 25 JAN 2020 With lively poetry, transforming sets, live music and exciting THE STUDIO puppetry, Under The Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure. A brand new show from the stars of BBC Radio 4. Recommended 3yrs+ A heartfelt and hilarious story of male friendship, with video and photos of the biggest event in Ivan's life - his unbelievably Wed & Thu 11am & 2pm Access performances Fri 10am & 1pm Relaxed performance thoughtful stag, organised by Max. RP Tickets £10.50, Thu 19 Dec, 11am May contain adult themes and language. Marlowe members 5% off 8pm

Supported by The Marlowe and Arts Council England Tickets £14, Marlowe members 5% off

36 Book your tickets early to get the best price Book your tickets early to get the best price 37 *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. The Noise Next Door: In Charge Laid Bare Cabaret THE BONE ENSEMBLE PRESENT LITTLE WANDER PRESENTS TUE 11-FRI 14 FEB 2020 SAT 15 FEB 2020 Gulp! Jessica Fostekew: THE STUDIO THE STUDIO FRI 21-SAT 22 FEB 2020 THE STUDIO Hench The quickest wits in comedy! Catch Canterbury’s WED 26 FEB 2020 The charismatic quartet have always astonished with their hottest cabaret show. A watery adventure! THE STUDIO ability to spin audience suggestions into comedy gold, but This fabulous cabaret show Maya loves water! But A new show from the for this show they’re putting you, the audience, in charge in features the best acts from one day she gets sucked regular host of The Guilty brilliant and bombastic new ways. the worlds of circus, magic The Adventures Of up the bathroom tap – Feminist podcast. SQUOOSH! Join comedy’s unstoppable force for an evening like no other. and burlesque. Bo Peep Absolute powershed, Hilarious scenes! Mind-blowing songs! Finely tuned anarchy! February's cabaret You can join Maya on her Jessica Fostekew explores THU 20 FEB 2020 features one of the UK's exciting journey, making “Hilarious... A superior kind of chaos” DAILY TELEGRAPH THE KIT her big strong strength. top burlesque performers, the show’s soundtrack with Have you ever watched “Comedy gold... Staggeringly Eliza DeLite. Help Bo Peep rescue her live beatboxing and watery a feminist try and take well executed.” GUARDIAN Recommended 16yrs+, contains woolly friends! sound effects. ‘hench’ as a compliment? 8pm nudity and adult themes and A perfect theatre introduction Suitable for 7yrs+. Accessible It’s like watching a snake Tickets £14 language. Line up subject to to d/Deaf, hearing and non- eat, but funny. change. for your little ones. Look out for a (on selected seats) English speaking audiences. Discounts flock of woollen puppets, original You’ve seen Jessica in BBC Marlowe members (10% off Prices from £22.25, Marlowe 11am & 2.30pm members (10% off during music and sheep themed silliness. sitcoms Motherland and during priority period. Tickets £10.50, Marlowe 5% off outside priority priority period, 5% off outside Recommended 2-6yrs members (10% off during Cuckoo and BAFTA Award- period), priority period) 11am & 2pm priority period, 5% off outside winning drama Three Girls. Discovery Tickets £10.50, Marlowe members priority period) Tickets, Groups êêêê THE TIMES (10% off during priority period. 5% Access performances êêêê THE GUARDIAN off outside priority period) Relaxed performance Contains adult themes and RP Sat 22 Feb, 11am language LicKitySpit 8pm WED 19 FEB, WED 18 MAR Tickets £14, Marlowe & WED 15 APR 2020 members (10% off during THE KIT priority period. 5% off outside priority period), Discovery The poetry slam with Tickets the quickest of wit. Canterbury’s hottest poetry slam event, brought to you Troilus And Cressida by Rough Cut Collective. It’s THU 5-SAT 7 MAR 2020 an evening with wondrous THE STUDIO wordsmiths and passionate local poets. Each slam The oldest story ever told. will see a guest headliner Shakespeare’s play, based on bringing the best the poetry Homer’s The Iliad is given a scene has to offer. dynamic new interpretation by If you'd like to take part in The Marlowe Youth Company. the slam, visit our website A tale of honour, loyalty, for more information. jealously and betrayal set against 8pm the backdrop of the Trojan War. Tickets £10, Marlowe members Recommended 12yrs+. Contains adult (10% off during priority period, themes. 5% off outside priority period), 8pm

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38 Book your tickets early to get the best price Book your tickets early to get the best price 39 *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. LITTLE WANDER PRESENTS Lou Sanders: Say Kiri Pritchard Boyzlife SUN 15 MAR 2020 Hello To Your New McLean: THE THEATRE Step-Mummy Two of the world’s biggest Empathy, Pains SAT 21 MAR 2020 bands come together for SUN 15 MAR 2020 THE STUDIO THE STUDIO the very first time. Featuring Westlife’s Brian A brand-new show with A comedy show McFadden and Boyzone’s a lot of over-sharing. about the thorniest Keith Duffy, this specially The star of Taskmaster, of subjects. created theatre production 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does We live in a time where will include many of their Flo And Joan: Before The Screaming Starts Countdown and Travel Man empathy is seen as a greatest hits amassed FRI 20 MAR 2020 examines a host of topics, weakness. But why is from their nine number THE STUDIO including relationships, one albums. mental health and perverts. that? Kiri found a group of The musical comedy sisters perform their dark and people who she struggles Expect to hear Flying humorous songs. She’ll be oversharing, to empathise with, Without Wings, You Raise wanging on about Following last year’s sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival spending the last year Me Up, No Matter What, spirituality and giving and a UK tour, musical comedy sisters Flo And Joan have a talking to non-offending Father And Son, Love Me For everyone some much new hour of their dark and waggish songs to parade about paedophiles online. So, A Reason and many more. unwanted advice. the place. come and see her make 7.30pm "Impressive… courageous, the impossible hilarious or May contain adult themes and language. Tickets £33.50*, Meet funny and unique" possibly get arrested. 8pm and greet £82.50 (limited êêêê CHORTLE Contains adult themes and availability) Tickets £15.50, Marlowe members 5% off May contain adult themes language and language. 8pm 8pm Tickets £14, Marlowe Marlowe members (10% off during Tickets £14.25, members 5% off, Discovery priority period, 5% off outside tickets priority period), Discovery Tickets

Stewart Lee: Snowflake/Tornado TUE 17 MAR 2020 Oysters 3 THE THEATRE THU 16 APR 2020 A double-bill of two new 60 minute sets from THE STUDIO “the world’s greatest living stand-up” (The Times). Three British folk legends. Tornado questions Stew’s position in the comedy marketplace On a rare tour, the three original members of Oysterband after Netflix mistakenly lists his show as “reports of sharks open their treasure-chest of music and stories of life on the falling from the skies are on the rise again. Nobody on the road as one of folk’s most-travelled bands. Eastern Seaboard is safe.” Expect great acoustic versions of classic and rare songs with Snowflake questions Stew’s worth in a society demolishing John Jones' characteristic passionate vocals, Alan Prosser's the liberal values he has been keen to espouse in a fairy-tale sublime guitar skills and Ian Telfer's soaring fiddle and dry wit. landscape of winter wonder. 8pm 7.30pm Tickets £16.25, Marlowe members (10% off during priority period, 5% Tickets £27.50* off outside priority period)

40 Book your tickets early to get the best price 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. *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Matt Richardson: Jayde Adams Kate Rusby SAT 18 APR 2020 WED 6 MAY 2020 Imposter THE STUDIO THE THEATRE FRI 17 APR 2020 THE STUDIO The Ballad Of Kylie One of folk music’s Jenner’s Old Face. Queen Machine Symphonic biggest stars. A brand-new tour from Featuring Kerry Ellis the acclaimed comic. Jayde has put the sequins Kate Rusby’s beautiful, and showbiz in a box (for SUN 19 APR 2020 expressive vocals never The multi award-winning now). If pop stars, razors THE THEATRE fail to connect the comedian takes to the and even sausage rolls emotional heart of a song road with a brand-new The music of the rock legends can attach themselves to to that of her audience. nationwide tour. Fresh celebrated like never before. important movements to Famously down to earth, from appearances on Bringing together the London Symphonic sell themselves, why can’t Kate’s renowned for her ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Rock Orchestra with the powerhouse performances she? engaging personality and Show, Celebrity Juice, of Kerry Ellis and Queen Machine, relive the iconic hits May contain adult themes and sharp Yorkshire wit. of Queen including, Love Island: Aftersun and language. We Will Rock You, Somebody To Love, Comedy Central’s Roast SHOW AND TELL PRESENT Barcelona and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody. Audiences are sure to 8pm entertained by Kate’s Battle, join Matt for a Featuring the UK’s leading lady of musical theatre Tickets £13.50 Simon Munnery choice of songs from her trademark hour of high Kerry Ellis, who originated the role of Meat, in Queen Discounts Marlowe members TUE 21 APR 2020 2019 album, Philosophers, quality stand-up. musical We Will Rock You. 5% off, Discovery Tickets THE STUDIO Poets And Kings, alongside “High wattage charisma The show promises to create a truly sensational celebration Alan Parker, Urban much-loved classics from a talented young of one of the most iconic bands in musical history. Warrior’s farewell tour. from her back catalogue comic whose star is on the 7.30pm stretching over her two rise.” THE GUARDIAN Multi-award-winning Prices from £37.50* decades of music making. 8pm comedian Simon Munnery reprises his notorious alter 7.30pm Tickets £16, Marlowe Tickets £28.50*, under 16s members (10% off during ego, the bedsit anarchist, £23.50 priority period, 5% off outside Alan Parker Urban Warrior. priority period), Discovery Once the most radical, Tickets now the only radical, Alan returns with the old gold, the old truths, and some new truths (based on the old truths). “Munnery’s parody of a punk rock anarcho snowflake, hand drawn with real love for its Julian Clary: Born To Mince subject, returns to a world SAT 26 APR 2020 worse than any he could THE THEATRE have imagined in his home decade of the 1980s.” Are you ready for some filth? Stewart Lee In this outrageously camp show, Julian bares his soul as May contain adult themes and never before in the interests of light entertainment. language. He’ll murder some well-known songs along the way and 8pm make withering remarks about punters foolish enough to Tickets £13.50 sit in the front row. Discounts Marlowe members Contains adult themes and language. (10% off during priority period, 5% off outside priority 7.30pm period), Discovery Tickets. Prices from £27.50*

42 Book your tickets early to get the best price Book your tickets early to get the best price 43 *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information call us or visit our website. Wireless Wise Jack Dee: THU 7 MAY 2020 THE THEATRE Off The Telly TUE 2 JUN 2020 A celebration of BBC THE THEATRE Radio 4. Join him for his new A unique group of stand-up tour. seasoned radio pros come together for a celebration “In these difficult and of BBC Radio 4. uncertain times people need hope – a ray of Hosted by the Today sunshine to brighten programme’s Garry their day. And that’s very Richardson, join Alistair much where I come in” McGowan, the Reverend says Jack. Richard Coles, Charlotte Green and special guest, The star of TV sitcoms Bad Joe Stilgoe as they Move, Lead Balloon and reminisce with a show Josh, Jack also hosts the packed with hilarious legendary Radio 4 show anecdotes, sketches I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. CANTERBURY OPERATIC SOCIETY BY ARRANGEMENT WITH CAMERON WED 29 APR – and music. May contain adult themes MACKINTOSH PRESENTS language. SAT 2 MAY 2020 7.30pm 7.30pm THE THEATRE Tickets £27.50* Tickets £25.50* Kipps – The New Half Evenings 7.30pm Sat matinee 2.30pm A Sixpence Musical Prices from £10.25* Jools Holland And His Rhythm Based on the H.G. Wells novel “Kipps: The Story Book your tickets early to get the & Blues Orchestra Of A Simple Soul” and the original music by best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information WED 3 & THU 4 JUN 2020 Beverley Cross and David Heneker. call us or visit our website. THE THEATRE

Discounts (on selected seats) A genuine musical legend. An exciting new version of the classic musical. Marlowe members (10% off during After building his reputation as part of Squeeze, in 1987, Set in Edwardian Folkestone, this is the story of priority period. 5% off outside priority period) Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band which gradually Arthur Kipps, a draper’s assistant who dreams of a Groups metamorphosed into the current rhythm and blues better world, who unexpectedly inherits a fortune that phenomenon. propels him into high society, confusing everything he Evenings 7.30pm thought he knew about life. Prices from £39* The new Stiles and Drewe score works seamlessly with classics from the original show including the title song, Half A Sixpence, If The Rain’s Got To Fall and Flash, Bang, Wallop! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe.

44 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. TUE 28 JUL-SAT 1 AUG FRI 25 SEP-SAT 24 OCT 2020 2020 Derren Brown: Showman THE THEATRE Les Misérables THE THEATRE Evenings 7.30pm The musical phenomenon. Evenings 7.30pm Derren Brown returns with his brand-new live show! Sat matinee 2.30pm Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm The multi award-winning master of mind control and Prices from £44.50* After nearly a decade since the last sell-out UK Prices from £25* psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is at his very best Book your tickets early to get the tour, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production Book your tickets early to get the on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical best price *Our prices change with of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables best price *Our prices change with demand. For the latest information comes to Canterbury. demand. For the latest information acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any call us or visit our website. call us or visit our website. other in history! This brilliant new staging has taken the world by Discounts (on selected seats) Currently enjoying his US debut, Derren is now the talk of storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Groups Century”. With scenery inspired by the paintings of Schools £20 (Thu matinees, the town on Broadway. He returns to the UK in 2020 to limited availability) launch his frst brand new theatre show in fve years. The Victor Hugo, the magnifcent score of Les Misérables includes the songs; I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Access performances content of Showman remains a closely-guarded secret, Captioned performance but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a Bring Him Home, One Day More, Master Of The House CAP Mon 5 Oct, 7.30pm powerhouse treat! and many more. Sign interpreted performance Thu 8 Oct, 7.30pm “The closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi master.” Seen by over 120 million people worldwide in 52 EMPIRE countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is Audio described performance AD Wed 14 Oct, 7.30pm Not suitable for under 12yrs. undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Storm the barricades for a ticket! “T his reborn dream of a production looks and sounds fresher than ever.” DAILY TELEGRAPH Recommended 8yrs+ Contains adult themes and humour, strobe lighting and gun shots.

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The Marlowe Minis (5-7yrs) CREATIVE SPACE The Marlowe Youth Company (with Our creative companies split classes ranging from 7-21yrs) The Marlowe Kit The Marlowe People’s Company Whatever your age, ability or experience (18yrs+) • • The Marlowe Playwrights (16yrs+) Escape Room Exhibition Creative Space 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 Housed in a wonderful Twelfth century building on Stour Street, new, our classes could be just what you’re looking for. The Kit offers new and exciting ways to learn about Canterbury’s rich literary heritage. 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 Escape Room: Marlowe’s Ghost Kent’s Remarkable Writers: OPEN EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY The Worlds Of Christopher Marlowe, supportive environment. (PLUS ADDITIONAL SLOTS DURING Our companies cover ages from fve upwards, with SCHOOL HOLIDAYS). Aphra Behn And Joseph Conrad community productions featuring people aged 8 to 81! OPEN SATURDAYS 10AM-5PM AND Our popular escape room experience, themed SUNDAYS 12PM-5PM We’re a friendly bunch, so do get in touch if you have around the life and death of Christopher Marlowe. A free exhibition about the lives and works any questions or want to join a class. Search for Overcome a series of devilishly clever puzzles to unlock the mysteries of Canterbury’s of Christopher Marlowe, Aphra Behn and ‘creative companies’ on our website or call Box Office greatest dramatist. Joseph Conrad. Explore their connections to for more information. 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). The Marlowe Youth Company is sponsored by

48 49 CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY GENERAL INFORMATION We are proud to sell tickets for Canterbury Choral Society’s series of concerts in Tickets can be booked online at Discovery Tickets Canterbury Cathedral. Tickets can be purchased at canterburychoral.co.uk marlowetheatre.com, by calling our Box Office If you’re aged 16-26 years, you can take on 01227 787787 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat advantage of our popular Discovery Tickets 10am-5pm), or by visiting the theatre in person. scheme, which gives you the chance to try Your visit out a range of different productions for just £10 a ticket. For information about how to get to the theatre and where to park, visit our website. Terms and conditions Our popular restaurant, The Green Room, is Tickets are sold subject to the right of The open during the day and for pre-theatre dining. Marlowe and/or the visiting producer to alter For pre-theatre meals, we recommend that you or vary the advertised programme due to events book in advance, by calling 01227 862485 or by or circumstances beyond our control. Prices are visiting our website. subject to change and alteration. For current ticket prices please visit our website. Family Carols Fauré Requiem Accessibility We do not offer refunds unless a show is SAT 14 DEC 2019 7PM SAT 21 MAR 2020 7.30PM We aim to offer the best possible facilities for cancelled. However, tickets can be exchanged A Christmas feast for all the family! Come and Fauré’s Requiem is admired for its understated depth, all our customers. For more information, see the at our discretion for an alternative performance celebrate singing some Christmas classics with lyrical warmth and intensity - less obviously dramatic Access section of our website, or speak to our within the same run, subject to availability and old favourites and a few less familiar carols. The than Verdi and Brahms, but of an equal stature. We Box Office team. up to five days before the performance. A fee programme also features Canterbury Choral will also sing Schubert Mass in G, Mendelssohn O for will apply for this service. Society Youth Choir and the Festival Brass the Wings of a Dove and Fauré Cantique de Jean Discounts Ensemble. Racine. English Chamber Orchestra. Discounts are subject to availability, are not Privacy policy Prices from £10.25, Under 16s £6.25 Prices from £11.25 available for every seat, and apply to selected We take the protection of your data very seriously performances only. Only one concession or and we want you to receive communications from discount can apply. us that are informative and helpful. To read our privacy policy, visit our website. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]

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Learn about life backstage Enjoy a fun and informative 90 minute tour Rachmaninoff All-Night Vigil Beethoven Missa Solemnis of our theatre led by Marlowe staff members SAT 25 JAN 2020 7.30PM SAT 20 JUN 2020 7.30PM where you can learn all about life backstage. Rachmaninoff wrote his All-Night Vigil early in We commemorate the 250th anniversary of Wed 11 Dec 10.30am, Thu 19 Dec 10.30am, 1915 and it stands as one of his most inspiring Beethoven’s birth with the mightiest work of this Mon 30 Dec 10.30am, Thu 2 Jan 10.30am, and evocative works. This hour-long masterpiece mightiest of composers. 'From the heart, may it Wed 22 Jan 11.30am, Fri 13 Mar 11.30am, Sat 11 is hauntingly beautiful throughout, in a far go to the heart', wrote Beethoven in his score – a Apr 10am, Thu 21 May 5.30pm & Sat 20 Jun 11am. removed but equally inspired sound world from heartfelt outpouring to the world and beyond, Standard ticket: £12 (£8 Marlowe members) Rachmaninoff’s orchestral music. CCS is joined by and to the limits of the human voice and musical Ticket including cream tea: £17 Epiphoni Consort. expression. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. (£12 Marlowe members) Prices from £11.25 Prices from £11.25 Find out more at marlowetheatre.com

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52 53 THE MARLOWE SEASON DIARY SEATING PLAN THE THEATRE Philharmonia Philharmonia Lou Sanders Kipps – The New Half Orchestra Orchestra SAT 21 MAR A Sixpence Musical 9 10 SAT 23 NOV SUN 16 FEB WED 29 APR-SAT 2 MAY J 1 11 18 J Everybody’s Talking 1 12 13 21 H The Alternative Peppa Pig’s About Jamie Kate Rusby H 18 1 24G Comedy Show Best Day Ever MON 23-SAT 28 MAR WED 6 MAY G 17 18 28 6 29 WED 27 NOV WED 19 & THU 20 FEB 5 6 17 18 27 Dead Good Wireless Wise 5 28 1 7 18 27 33 THU 26–SAT 28 MAR F 6 28 F Mother Goose The Alternative THU 7 MAY 1 8 16 17 27 32E E 7 18 25 28 THU 28 NOV-SUN 12 JAN 1 7 26 33 Comedy Show A Monster Calls 6 26 D Thank You For D 9 27 WED 19 FEB TUE 31 MAR-SAT 4 APR 1 8 34C Noble Jacks C 1 31 B Doing Nothing B THU 28 NOV LicKitySpit Rich Kids: A History THU 7 – SAT 9 MAY UPPER CIRCLE 34 1 A WED 19 FEB A Holy Moly & Of Shopping Malls B A In Tehran Philharmonia

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1 28 E Magical Movies 8 1 UPPER CIRCLE SLIPS 1 E 8 25 UPPER CIRCLE SLIPS FRI 22-SUN 24 MAY 1 7 17 18 26 34 FRI 13 DEC FRI 21 & SAT 22 FEB D 25 D C B 9 D 8 26 A Mozart: Cosí fan 1 35 8 Holes 1 32 C 7

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12 11 TUE 2 JUN 11 The Alternative Under The Frozen Ghost Stories Comedy Show Jools Holland And 18 19 Moon TUE 3-SAT 7 MAR WED 15 APR His Rhythm & Blues 17 WED 18–FRI 20 DEC Orchestra 1 16 17 36U Troilus And LicKitySpit U 1 16 33T WED 3 & THU 4 JUN T CIRCLE SLIPS

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D C Oysters 3 B 32 1 16 17 Q A Q 31 Convention 4 1 THU 16 APR 16 P 3 Joe Brown In Philharmonia

2 P 1 SAT 6 JUN 1 32N Orchestra N 1 29M Concert: 60th Philharmonia BOXES BOXES M 16 17 SUN 8 MAR Once The Musical 16 Anniversary Tour Orchestra

32 11 THU 16 JAN MON 8-SAT 13 JUN 11 1 16 17 L Philharmonia FRI 17 APR L 16 31 K 1 K Orchestra Family Some Mothers 1 16 17 32J On Your Feet! Matt Richardson J 16 31 Concert Do ‘Ave ‘Em H 1 H MON 20-SAT 25 JAN FRI 17 APR 1 15 16 32 SUN 8 MAR TUE 16-SAT 20 JUN G 15 G 1 31F Max & Iva Aljaz & Janette: F 1 14 15 30 Cabaret Mamma Mia E E SAT 25 JAN Remembering The

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STALL SLIPS STALL D SLIPS STALL 1 1 9 10 28C Oscars C 1 1 18 25 B A B B A A Royal Shakespeare Ask Me Anything SAT 18 APR Malory Towers STALLS Company WED 11–SAT 14 MAR TUE 14-SAT 18 JUL WED 29 JAN-SAT 8 FEB Jayde Adams Boyzlife SAT 18 APR Derren Brown: The Political SUN 15 MAR Queen Machine Showman STAGE History Of Smack Kiri Pritchard Symphonic TUE 28 JUL-SAT 1 AUG And Crack McLean SUN 19 APR 9 To 5 The Musical THU 6-SAT 8 FEB SUN 15 MAR Beautiful TUE 4–SAT 8 AUG The Russian State Stewart Lee TUE 21-SAT 25 APR Grease The Musical Ballet & Orchestra TUE 17 MAR SEATING PLAN THE STUDIO AND THE KIT Indicates wheelchair Simon Munnery MON 10–SAT 15 AUG Of Siberia positions (book in LicKitySpit TUE 21 APR Both The Studio (on the first floor at The Friars) and The Kit (on TUE 11-SAT 15 FEB Les Misérables person or over the WED 18 MAR FRI 25 SEP-SAT 24 OCT Stour Street) are flexible spaces, in which the layout will change It’s True, It’s True, phone) The Noise Next It’s True depending on the event. To find out more about the seating layout Acosta Danza: Glyndebourne Tour Door: In Charge Evolution WED 22–SAT 25 APR 2020 for a particular production, please visit our website or phone our Restricted view TUE 11-FRI 14 FEB FRI 20 & SAT 21 MAR TUE 3-SAT 7 NOV Box Office team. Julian Clary: Born Laid Bare Cabaret Flo And Joan To Mince White Christmas SAT 15 FEB FRI 20 MAR SAT 26 APR TUE 17-SAT 21 NOV 2020

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