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BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 AUTUMN 2017 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk AUGUST - DECEMBER WELCOME TO EASTBOURNE THEATRES Welcome to Eastbourne Theatres autumn entertainment programme. We have a wide range of shows with hopefully something for everyone to enjoy. CHRIS JORDAN We are working once again with Original Theatre Company Artistic Director, who will be presenting a major new revival of the classic thriller Eastbourne Theatres Wait Until Dark in August prior to a national tour. ❱ 16 This September, we are really pleased to be collaborating for ❱ 10-11 AN EVENING the first time with the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton on their WAIT UNTIL WITH AGGERS LOVE THEATRE? production of Brassed Off. Adapted from the 1996 film, the Then why not become play of course features a full brass band playing live. DARK & TUFFERS an Ambassador for Eastbourne Theatres! We are also delighted to welcome Joe Brown, Jimmy Carr and We currently run a the legendary US band Dr. Hook to the intimate setting of the successful Ambassadors Devonshire Park Theatre, as well as another season of world Scheme but we’re looking class concerts from the London Philharmonic Orchestra. to expand this group and want to hear from theatre West End smash hit musical The Million Dollar Quartet arrives enthusiasts who would like to become an Ambassador. in November as part of its world tour. Inspired by the true story of a one off recording session that brought together We need people to write ❱ reviews and spread the four Rock ‘n’ Roll icons for the first and only time. 20 word about shows coming Finally, it’s the middle of Summer so surely we must be gearing RUSSIAN to Eastbourne Theatres. up for Pantomime! We are thrilled to welcome back Martyn Knight BALLET By becoming an and Tucker alongside another ‘Tucker’ in the form of Todd Carty Ambassador you will receive free tickets for (Grange Hill, Eastenders) as the evil King Rat in our spectacular a selection of shows at new production of Dick Whittington and his Cat. I know it’s only ❱ 22-23 the Devonshire Park August but we have already sold over 12,000 tickets so do book Theatre plus be invited soon if you haven’t already to secure the best seats. MILLION DOLLAR to exclusive events. QUARTET If you are interested Thank you for your continued support and I look forward please contact us on to welcoming you to Eastbourne Theatres soon. theatresmarketing@ eastbourne.gov.uk Very best wishes for details and an Chris Jordan application form. Artistic Director Eastbourne Theatres Box Office Facebook.com/EBTheatres CONTACT US ❱ 01323 412000 (standard rate) ❱ 27 ❱ 28-29 [email protected] Follow us @EBTheatres JOE BROWN DICK WHITTINGTON www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Follow @eastbourne_theatres 2 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000| www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 3 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 August ‘BRILLIANT SHOW, PERFECT HARMONIES, THE CROWD WENT WILD’ LIVERPOOL ECHO ‘A THRILLING CONCERT - A 5 STAR PERFORMANCE - A MUST SEE!’ Tue – Sat 7.45pm WHATSONSTAGE.COM Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS Direct from the USA the international smash hit show New Tue – Thur 7.45pm Jersey Nights comes to the UK as part of their world tour. £20, £22, £25.50, £27.50 Fri & Sat 7.45pm The show is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and £20, £23, £27.50, £28.50 The Four Seasons, and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time. Wed & Sat 2.30pm £20 Conc £3 off From the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant Groups 10+ £3 off, production includes all of The Four Seasons greatest hits inlcuding 20+ £4 off Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and many more. Friends of Devonshire The production features an award-winning cast of singers, dancers Park Theatre 25% off and a rockin’ on stage band. (first night only) New Jersey Nights has smashed box office records right across the (All Conc & Disc apply top USA and UK and is proving to be one of the most successful touring 3 prices Tue-Fri eve only) shows of all time. AUGUST 4 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 5 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE WINTER GARDEN Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 August Wednesday 16 August 7.30pm Selladoor Productions present BE BOP A LULA The West End smash hit comes to town starring five giants of rock’n’roll. From Cochran’s legendary guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody stage presence, Fury’s smouldering looks and soaring vocals, Orbison’s perfect, lilting tones and Holly’s good-time rock’n’roll anthems, Be Bop a Lula is a real doozer of a stage show. TICKETS £22, Conc £19.50 WINTER GARDEN Friday 18 August 7.30pm MOTOWN'S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS This stunning 100% live show combine's first class music together with slick choreography, and an amazing band. You'll be 'Dancing On The Ceiling', with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and more. TICKETS £21, £22, £24.50 (lowest price unallocated seating) TICKETS Footloose is back and better than ever before. Tues – Thur 7.45pm Everybody cut loose as the explosive 1980s £27, £30, £32.50, £34.50 WINTER GARDEN rock ‘n' roll sensation bursts on to the stage in a Fri & Sat 7.45pm Saturday 19 August 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm remastered show for 2017 starring Gareth Gates £29, £31, £34.50, £37.50 FORMERLY OF as Willard and Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore. Wed 2.30pm BUCKS FIZZ City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he's forced to move £22.50, £25.50, £30.50, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston - £33.50 to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill Eurovision Winners and former members of when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are Conc £3 off 80s pop sensation Bucks Fizz. Still performing banned. Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell (excl Fri & Sat) the hits of Bucks Fizz to packed audiences breaking loose and the whole town on its feet. Groups 10+ £2 off, around the world. The trio are now joined Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by 20+ £3 off (top 3 prices by old friend and 1983 Eurovision entrant storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical only, excl Sat) Bobby McVay. talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you'll enjoy classic Friends of Devonshire 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let's Park Theatre 25% off (First night only) Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track TICKETS £23.50, £25 Footloose like never before. (lowest price unallocated seating) AUGUST 6 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 7 WINTER GARDEN WINTER GARDEN Sunday 20 August 3pm Friday 8 September 7.30pm GLENN MILLER PURPLE ZEPPELIN Purple Zeppelin return to Eastbourne and ORCHESTRA are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Directed by Ray McVay. “Ray’s In The Mood” Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led as the world’s greatest Big Band presents the Zeppelin in a New Show for 2017! very best in Swing music with the Moonlight Serenaders and vocalists Catherine Sykes This time, the first set is played 'Unplugged' and Mark Porter. Featuring the energetic on acoustic instruments, comprising well Swing Time Jivers and the Polka Dot Dolls known songs from both bands. In the second singing the songs of the Andrews Sisters. set, they’ll plug in and play all the classic hits. In a full on two and a half hour show complete with costume changes, you’ll hear more TICKETS £20.50, £22.50 than 30 classic songs. (lowest price unallocated seating) Under 16s half price (1 per full price adult) TICKETS £20, Conc £18 WINTER GARDEN DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Thursday 24 August 3pm Saturday 9 September 7.30pm HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS SHOWADDYWADDY The biggest hits from all the High School Showaddywaddy has lived up to the title of Musicals, School of Rock and Glee. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ Rocking out to We’re All in This Together, for the last four decades, selling over 20 Don’t Stop Believing, Breaking Free, Stick it million records and touring internationally. to the Man, Fabulous, and – of course – High A dynamic and uplifting show featuring hits School Musical, it’s a slam-dunking, cheer- including Under The Moon Of Love, Three leading, best-years-of-your-life ride of fun, Steps To Heaven, Pretty Little Angel Eyes, music and dance. Hey Rock & Roll and many more. This show is not affiliated to, nor representative of, any Disney production. TICKETS £15, Conc £13 TICKETS £19.50 WINTER GARDEN WINTER GARDEN Saturday 26 August 7.30pm Saturday 9 September 7.30pm THE SEARCHERS THE CARPENTERS The Searchers remarkable career continues. SONGBOOK With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Wendy Roberts’ performances of Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your chart-topping hits Top of the World, Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You We’ve Only Just Begun and Goodbye to Walk In The Room.