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 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 Ambassador you will receive free tickets for (, 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

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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’ 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. Combined with anecdotes Love are critically acclaimed worldwide. and reminiscences, this fully self-contained It’s a final chance to genuinely relive the concert includes all their famous hits, plus music’s timeless quality with the original many album recordings, B-sides and a revue show star. selection of other collector and well known favourites.

TICKETS £22 TICKETS £22, Conc £20 – SEPTEMBER AUGUST

8 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 9 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Thursday 24 August – Saturday 2 September An Original Theatre Company Production in association with Eastbourne Theatres present

Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS Tues – Thur 7.45pm Directed by Alastair Whatley £18, £19, £21.50, £23.50 Designed by David Woodhead Fri & Sat 7.45pm £18, £20, £23.50, £25.50 From the hand of Frederick Knott, author of Dial M For Murder, and the producers behind Night Must Fall and Birdsong, comes a major Wed 2.30pm £19 revival of the classic, edge of your seat, thriller Wait Until Dark. Sat 2.30pm £19, £21 Set amidst the social turbulence of 60’s London the play follows Conc £1.50 off the story of Suzy, a blind woman who left alone in her apartment Groups over 10 get 10% off becomes embroiled with a group of conmen hatching an (Conc & Groups apply elaborate scam. As the tension notches up, Suzy is left to fend for 7.45pm only) herself but with the phone line cut dead and the house plunged into darkness, can Suzy outwit the murderous visitors? Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Wait Until Dark, made into a film starring Audrey Hepburn in 1967, Friends of Devonshire is often ranked as one of the top 100 scariest films of all time Park Theatre 25% off and this exciting new production reclaims it for the stage. (First Tues only) A star cast includes Jack Ellis (Prime Suspect & Coronation

Street) and Oliver Mellor (). Audio described performance. See p33 Recommended age 12+ – SEPTEMBER AUGUST

10 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 11 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 10 September 11am & 3pm Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 September MILKSHAKE! LIVE A Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Production THE MAGIC STORY BOOK Starring Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy and more. Also including Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all dancing, musical masterpiece, will take audiences on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales.

TICKETS £16, Under 16s £14.50, Family Ticket £56

WINTER GARDEN Saturday 16 September 7.30pm SHAKATAK Shakatak are still the vanguard of UK soul/ funk, and their far-reaching fan base spans the globe. As a cult status band and a household name, these top flight musicians’ instrumental-unison-vocal sound is so adaptable.

Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS £22, £24 Based on a true story, Brassed Off is a TICKETS (lowest price unallocated seating) Tues – Thur 7.45pm funny and life-affirming tale of community £15.50, £18, £20 spirit and triumph in the face of adversity. Fri & Sat 7.45pm DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE It’s 1992; and Danny’s lifelong ambition to lead Grimley £15.50, £19.50, £21.50 7.45pm Thursday 21 September Colliery Band to the National Brass Band Competition Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 at the Royal Albert Hall looks like it might finally happen. H.G. WELLS’ Conc £1.50 off But as Grimley pit faces closure, the future looks bleak Groups over 10 get THE TIME MACHINE as the town is thrown into conflict. 10% off Music! Mystery! Morlocks! A musical adventure Flugelhorn player Gloria arrives in town bringing with (Conc & Groups apply 7.45pm only) from 800,000 years in the future! her a renewed sense of hope and a touch of romance, The year is 1959. It is the golden age of sci-fi. but no‑one knows who she’s really playing for... Under 16s & Students £9 A mysterious man arrives at Radio Woking Under 25s £10 Adapted from the 1996 film starring Ewan McGregor, to present a thrilling musical adaptation of Brassed Off features a full brass band from the local area Friends of Devonshire HG Wells’ classic story. Prepare yourself playing music including: William Tell Overture, Death and Park Theatre 25% off for show‑stopping songs, live sound effects (First night only) Glory, Danny Boy, Land of Hope and Glory and Rodrigo’s and a rip‑roaring original score. Concierto de Aranjuez. ★★★★ “A tour-de-force” The Skinny Directed by Gareth Tudor Price and starring Audio described performance. See p33 TICKETS £19.50 Jeffrey Holland (Hi-de-Hi!). SEPTEMBER

12 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 13 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Saturday 23 September 7.45pm Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 September TRUMPAGEDDON Rumpus Theatre Company presents Created by Simon Jay Directed by Daniel Clarkson 1,862,364 people signed a petition against Donald J. Trump making a state visit to the UK, so he’s doing a show in Eastbourne instead! Immerse yourself in Trump’s world vision before he blows it to kingdom come. This absurdist satire is as demented, hysterical and disturbed as the man himself. ★★★★ “Remarkable satiric performance.” British Theatre Guide TICKETS £19.50

WINTER GARDEN Friday 29 September 7.30pm THE 60s HITS & LAUGHTER SHOW Non-stop hits with two legendary 60s acts Dozey Beaky Mick &Tich and The Marmalade, combined with anecdotes, memories and Wilkie Collins' comedy. Plus put your music knowledge to the test with the 60s Pop Quiz for a chance to win some prizes. Pure entertainment not Tues – Sat 7.45pm to be missed! Wed & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS TICKETS £24.50 Tues – Thur 7.45pm £15.50, £18, £20 Fri & Sat 7.45pm DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE £15.50, £19.50, £21.50 Tuesday 3 October 7.45pm A haunting play based on the chilling tale Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 BUDDY HOLLY & by the author of The Woman In White. Conc £1.50 off Groups Over 10 get THE CRICKETERS Widower Stephen Rayburn’s young daughter Lucy runs back to 10% off For quarter of a century, this breath-taking him from the woods in Kensington Gardens. He can see that she’s (Conc & Groups apply 7.45pm only) show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the frightened. “Is it the dog?” he asks. “It’s not the dog,” she answers. globe. Whatever the season, whatever the “It’s the lady...I think she might be mad!” The ghostly woman Under 16s & Students £9 excuse to party, make your heartbeat a little Stephen meets leads him into a web of lust and revenge that Under 25s £10 reaches out from beyond the grave. faster with the show that has thousands of Friends of Devonshire fans all over the world saying: “I can’t believe Wilkie Collins’ The Ghost’s Touch stars Mark Homer (Eastenders, Park Theatre 25% off it’s not Buddy!” This show is a musical journey Casualty, Silent Witness) as Stephen Rayburn and Terri Dwyer (Law (First 2 nights only) not to be missed. and Order UK, , Hollyoaks) as the mysterious Mrs Zant.

...but who will feel the ghost’s touch! Audio described performance. See p33 TICKETS £19.50 Recommended age 12+ SEPTEMBER

14 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 15 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 4 October 7.45pm Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 October AN EVENING WITH London Classic Theatre present AGGERS AND TUFFERS Ever since the 2013 home Ashes series, Evenings With Aggers have been delighting audiences all over the country. Join Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew in this fascinating, entertaining, no holds barred evening for cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike. The event is being run in aid of the Professional Cricketers’ Association and money raised from the evening goes to the organisation’s Benevolent Fund.

TICKETS £23.50, Premium Tickets £50 (includes pre‑show meet & greet and welcome drink. Limited to 30 tickets, call box office for more information).

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 6 – Saturday 7 October Fri 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm WISDOM OF A FOOL Written and performed by Jack Lane Additional material by Martyn Bell Music and direction by Kenny Clayton Star of 1950s British stage and screen, the legendary won the hearts of millions and remains one of the UK’s comedy icons. The world of post-war Music Tue - Sat 7.45pm Hall and Variety embraced his trademark Wed & Sat 2.30pm manic slapstick routine and catapulted him to stardom. TICKETS Over the years he perfected an act that Directed by Michael Cabot Tue - Thur 7.45pm would go on to shape his unique style; £15.50, £18, £20 his cloth cap, ill-fitting suit and classic Designed by Frankie Bradshaw Fri & Sat 7.45pm underdog character leading Lighting by Andy Grange £15.50, £19.50, £21.50 to describe him as his ‘favourite clown’. In Private Lives, strong passions and stronger personalities set Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 Portraying thirty characters in this tour de the stage for a classic battle of the sexes. force performance, Jack Lane takes you on Conc £1.50 off an emotional roller coaster, revealing the 1930. Deauville, France. Two newly-married couples occupy adjoining Groups Buy Over 10 get 10% off man –and the extraordinary talent - behind honeymoon suites in the same hotel. As a distant orchestra plays, Sibyl gazes adoringly at charismatic husband Elyot, while Victor (Conc & Groups apply the Gump costume. 7.45pm only) admires his new wife, the vivacious and sophisticated Amanda. “Dad was once called ‘This little genius Under 16s & Students £9 called Wisdom’ and this truly lives on Champagne flows and the sea shimmers in the moonlight as the Under 25s £10 in Jack Lane” newlyweds prepare for the evening ahead. But when Amanda Friends of Devonshire Jacqueline Wisdom overhears a familiar voice singing a forgotten song, an old spark reignites, with spectacular consequences. Park Theatre 25% off (First 2 nights only) Full of razor-sharp wit and quick-fire dialogue, Private Lives remains Coward’s most popular and enduring stage comedy. Since its opening at London’s Phoenix Theatre in August 1930, the play has Audio described performance. See p33 TICKETS £19.50 retained its remarkable appeal, captivating audiences worldwide. OCTOBER

16 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 17 WINTER GARDEN DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 13 October 7.30pm Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 October Blackeyed Theatre in association with THE SOLID GOLD South Hill Park presents 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY ROCK 'N' ROLL SHOW Join us in celebrating Marty Wilde’s 60th anniversary in the business as he, together MARTY WILDE with Eden Kane, Mike Berry, and The Wildcats, AND FRIENDS as well as very special guest Mark Wynter, join EDEN KANE MIKE BERRY forces in The Solid Gold Rock n Roll Show.

AND VERY SPECIAL GUEST MARK WYNTER THE ORIGINAL DREAMBOATS IN CONCERT AND THE WILDCATS TICKETS £29, £31 (lowest price unallocated seating)

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 15 October 7.30pm DR HOOK STARRING DENNIS LOCORRIERE Reviving special memories with classics such as Sylvia's Mother, Sexy Eyes, A Little Bit More, When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Sharing The Night Together, The Cover Of Rolling Stone and Queen Of The Silver Dollar, don’t miss the opportunity of seeing Dr Hook live! Tue - Thur 7.45pm Wed 2.30pm

TICKETS £30, £33, £36 By Robert Louis Stevenson TICKETS Tue - Thur 7.45pm Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane £15.50, £18, £20 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 16 October 8pm Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field Wed 2.30pm £16 and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological discovery LIMITED Conc £1.50 off JIMMY CARR that will change the face of medical science forever. However, Groups Buy Over 10 get AVAILABILITY! THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, his methods are less than ethical, and when a close friend and 10% off GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR colleague threatens to expose and destroy his work, Jekyll is (Conc & Groups apply forced to experiment on himself, whereupon something goes 7.45pm only) Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very very wrong…or very right. And suddenly Jekyll has a new friend, Under 16s & Students £9 best jokes along with brand new material for the brutal Edward Hyde. Under 25s £10 the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and A thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark Schools Discount has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy psychological fantasy, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde 1 teacher free in every 10 students Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love immerses you in the myth and mystery of 19th century London’s to laugh at and be shocked by, into one fog-bound streets where love, betrayal and murder lurk at every Friends of Devonshire incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. chilling twist and turn. Gripping, stylish and thought-provoking, Park Theatre 25% off this is unmissable theatre. Go on...treat your dark side! (First 2 nights only)

TICKETS £28.50 Recommended age 11+ OCTOBER

18 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 19 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 20 – Sunday 22 October Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 October Russian State Ballet & Opera House presents Angela Browne Ltd in association with Tabs Productions present

Tues – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS Tues – Thur 7.45pm £15.50, £18, £20 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £15.50, £19.50, £21.50 SWAN LAKE Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16 Friday 20 October A mind bending psychological thriller from the Conc £1.50 off pen of Anthony Horowitz – creator of Foyle’s War, Groups Over 10 get THE NUTCRACKER 10% off the BBC’s New Blood, Alex Rider, the Sherlock (Conc & Groups apply Saturday 21 October 7.45pm only) Fri – Sun 7.30pm Holmes novels House of Silk and Moriarty ROMEO & JULIET Sat 2.30pm and the James Bond novel Trigger Mortis. Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Sunday 22 October When Mark Styler, a writer of glossy 'true crime' paperbacks, tries to get an interview with Easterman, a notorious serial killer, he has Friends of Devonshire Featuring an impressive and talented cast and accompanied by TICKETS Park Theatre 25% off no idea what he's walking into. First he has to get past Dr Farquhar, a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians, the Russian State £26, £30, £32, £34 (First 2 nights only) the quixotic head of Fairfields - the asylum where Easterman is kept. Ballet and Opera House return to Eastbourne with three classic Conc £2 off ballets; Swan Lake – a compelling legend of tragic romance, But soon he discovers that nothing is what it seems. Who is the The Nutcracker - the beloved Christmas classic and Romeo & Juliet Under 16s £21 mysterious Borson? Where did he get the meat in the fridge? Audio described performance. See p33 - the world’s best known love story. And why isn't the skeleton in the closet? OCTOBER

20 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 21 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 30 October – Saturday 4 November THE STORY OF HOW FOUR STARS MADE FOLLOWING A SOLD OUT WEST END SEASON ROCK’N’ROLL HISTORY

STARRING PETER ‘A feel good musical with ‘The show that left me a soundtrack to die for’ all shook up!’ DUNCAN THE INDEPENDENT DAILY MAIL AS LEGENDARY RECORD PRODUCER SAM PHILLIPS Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas and on Broadway, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is coming to Eastbourne! This worldwide smash- TICKETS Mon - Thur 7.45pm hit musical is inspired by the famous recording £26, £28, £31.50, £33.50 session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Fri & Sat 7.45pm Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and £28, £30, £33.50, £35.50 Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Wed & Sat 2.30pm On December 4, 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun £25, £28 Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam Conc £3 off sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, written by Colin Escott Groups 10+ £3 off, and Floyd Mutrux, brings that legendary night to life, featuring a 20+ £4 off score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That's All (Conc & Discounts apply to top 3 prices, Mon-Fri Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Whole Lotta eves only) Shakin' Goin' On, Who Do You Love?, Matchbox, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and many more. Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off Don’t miss your chance to discover the true story of one (first night only)

unforgettable night that made rock’n’roll history! – NOVEMBER OCTOBER

22 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 23 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 November Thur & Sat 2.30pm, Fri & Sat 7.45pm, Sun 3pm LONDON EODS Present PHILHARMONIC MY FAIR LADY ORCHESTRA Books & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner 2017/2018 SEASON Music By Frederick Loewe In this much loved musical, pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself Sunday 5 November 2017 Sunday 4 March 2018 to transform a Cockney working‑class INSPIRATION AND JOY BORODIN AND SCHUBERT girl, currently working as a flower seller Dvořák Borodin into someone who can pass for a cultured String Sextet String Quartet No. 2 member of high society. Schubert Schubert The production features one of musical Octet String Quintet in C major theatre’s greatest scores, including Wouldn’t It Soloists of the London Soloists of the London Be Loverly?, With a Little Bit of Luck, The Rain Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonic Orchestra in Spain, On the Street Where You Live, Get Me to the Church on Time, and I Could Have Dvořák’s String Sextet is Schubert’s String Quintet has sunny, songful and packed with one of music’s most exquisitely Danced All Night.

RGM Productions This is an amateur production. Bohemian folk-rhythms. Here it beautiful slow movements. in association with Alice House Theatre Originally co-produced by The Sherman Cymru, is paired with Schubert’s cheerful Five LPO musicians give it supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council present Octet: six exuberant movements their all today; first, though,          The Stage EdFringe Review bubbling with inspiration and joy. they take a journey into the      TICKETS £16, Conc £14 romantic heart of Russia. ‘PACKED TO THE GUNWALES WITH LAUGHTER AND MAYHEM’ Edinburgh Evening News Sunday 21 January 2018 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE POPULAR CHAMBER Sunday 8 April 2018 Tuesday 14 November 1.30pm & 5pm CLASSICS FROM VENICE TO AMERICA Corelli Vivaldi THE HUNTING Concerto Grosso Chamber Concerto in No. 1 in D major G minor, RV 103 OF THE SNARK Elgar Rossini The impossible voyage of an improbable Serenade for Strings Quartet No. 1 for flute, crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling musical Grieg clarinet, bassoon and horn comedy adventure for 4 to 94 year olds. Holberg Suite Mozart Serenade in E flat, K375 TICKETS Fresh from London’s West End, this show Tchaikovsky £15, £20, £25 Serenade for Strings Barber features five high-energy actors, a life-like Summer Music Restricted View Seats puppet, fantastical characters, and lashings Soloists of the London £10, contact box office of daft humour. Philharmonic Orchestra Janáček to book. Side-splittingly funny, joyful, fast-paced and The Serenades for Strings by Mládí Conc £1 off bursting with an award-winning soundtrack Elgar and Tchaikovsky simply Soloists of the London Under 16s & Students £5 brim over with melody, freshness Philharmonic Orchestra of witty and memorable songs, The Hunting Family Ticket (2 adults of the Snark will delight, excite and entertain. and warmth. They’re heard Six of the LPO’s renowned + 2 under 16s) £40 alongside Grieg’s Holberg players whirl us around the Groups 10+ 20% off, Suitable for ages 4+ Suite – an irresistibly playful world, from the splendour of 20+ 20% off + Free ticket ★★★★★ "Packed to the gunnels with take on the 18th century. Vivaldi’s Venice to Barber’s long for organiser. laughter and mayhem, there’s plenty of hot American summer and Subscriber discounts great moments for the kids (and adults)." Janáček’s youthful escapades when booking 3 or more Edinburgh Evening News in the Czech countryside. concerts

*TICKETS £14.50. Groups over 10 get 10% off NOVEMBER

Tuesday 14 November 2017 24 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) *Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 33) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 25 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 15 November 7.30pm Tuesday 21 November 7.45pm MIDGE URE, VIENNESE STRAUSS THE CHRISTIANS, CHRISTMAS GALA ALTERED IMAGES This favourite festive Christmas special, returns to Eastbourne with the ever popular TOGETHER IN CONCERT British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Midge Ure with his band Electronica, presenting wonderful Viennese, Strauss The Christians and Altered Images featuring and Christmas music. Clare Grogan, three critically acclaimed Join singers, orchestra and presenter to hear legends of the 80s join forces in this major the beautiful melodies and favourite Christmas new UK tour. This authentic 80s triple-header music. From the Blue Danube to Jingle Bells is not to be missed. it’s all there for everyone to join in with.

*TICKETS £28, £30, £33 TICKETS £23, Conc £21, Under 16s £15 ‘The best-loved of all ‘A masterpiece of British comedies’ comic timing’ Daily Telegraph Evening Standard DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DAD’S ARMY Friday 17 – Saturday 18 November Wednesday 22 November 7.30pm RADIO HOUR Fri 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.45pm JOE BROWN based on the classic BBC sitcom DAD’S ARMY Joe will be on stage all evening, and the by Jimmy Perry and David Croft musical styles incorporated into this new show starring David Benson and Jack Lane RADIO HOUR directed by Olivier nominee Owen Lewis are as unique as the man himself. This time Celebrating 50 years of Perry and Croft’s he brings with him special guest Henry Gross. quintessential sitcom, David Benson (Think Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, No Evil Of Us: My Life With Kenneth Williams gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, all and Boris: World King) and Jack Lane (Wisdom interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery Of A Fool) present a selection of classic and humorous reminiscences, this sensational radio episodes featuring favourite lines, show is a musical journey not to be missed. cherished characters and great feats of vocal impersonation.

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DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 19 November 5pm Southern Youth Ballet present PINEAPPLE POLL Southern Youth Ballet presents a British ballet with story by W S Gilbert and music by Arthur Sullivan. This ballet is in two acts accompanied by our full orchestra conducted by Ken Roberts. Traditional, British pub offering homemade dishes to quality cask ale and wines from around the world. "Southern Youth Ballet productions have become a must see part of the towns winter entertainment calendar" Located between the Devonshire Park Theatre and the Eastbourne Herald. Winter Garden, The Buccaneer is the ideal spot for your pre-theatre meal or after-show drinks! TICKETS £10, £14, £15, £16 10 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BW

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From the streets of London to a white knuckle trip across the ocean to Morocco, come and join Dick Whittington, his acrobatic cat and a whole host of fabulous characters – including Sarah the Cook and her wayward son Idle Jack on the adventure of a lifetime!

From the team that brought you last year’s record-breaking Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, we again promise you live music and rip-roaring fun in true panto style!

Todd Carty (Eastenders, ) as King Rat

Eastbourne favourites Tucker Martyn Knight as Idle Jack as Sarah The Cook •• COMING SOON - ON SALE NOW! •• •• COMING SOON - ON SALE NOW! •• DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE TUESDAY 13 – SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY TUESDAY 20 – SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END

Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Derek Nicol & Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment proudly present the Nottingham Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse production of

Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini Directed by Giles Croft HHHHH ‘the best page-to-stage show since War Horse’ THE STAGE

Originally produced by •• COMING SOON - ON SALE NOW! •• DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE INFORMATION MONDAY 5 – SATURDAY 10 MARCH HOW TO FIND US BOOKING FEE PAUL WALDEN & DEREK NICOL FOR FLYING ENTERTAINMENT & TRH PRODUCTIONS The theatres are close to Eastbourne On selected shows a per ticket booking fee PRESENT seafront, only a short distance from the is included in the advertised ticket price. For town centre and are clearly signposted many incoming productions, the majority of on all the major routes in to the town. We the ticket income is paid to the production are 30 minutes from & Bexhill, company or promoter. The booking fee is FRANK1915 - 1998 DEAN1917 - 1995 40 minutes from and 1 hour from entirely retained by the venue. Tunbridge Wells. Sat Nav postcode BN21 4BP. SAMMY1925 - 1990 The venues are a 10-15 minute walk from All tickets are non-refundable. For full terms Eastbourne train and bus station. and conditions please visit our website. PARKING ACCESS Free parking after 6.30pm in College Road Please ensure you notify us of any special car park, situated behind Congress Theatre. requirements at time of booking. On street parking free after 6pm. Eastbourne Theatres operate a free scheme for those who need an Essential Companion BOOKING INFORMATION to be with them at a show in order to assist Box Office Opening Times them. Application forms available from box In person and by telephone office or at www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm Open Sunday where there is a performance • Wheelchair spaces, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Blue Badge parking near to venues Main Box Office Infrared Hearing System Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, • (Devonshire Park Theatre) Eastbourne, BN21 4BW • Induction Loop System (Winter Garden) Tickets can also be purchased from Induction Loop System (Devonshire Park the Tourist Information Centre on • Theatre, see website for areas covered) Cornfield Terrace • Patron Lift (Winter Garden) Phone 01323 412000 Guide Dogs welcome Online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk • • Orientation tours available on request ® CONCESSIONS, DISCOUNTS • Brochures available in audio format AND SPECIAL OFFERS • Audio Description provided by Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre Friday Only one discount per ticket. Subject to evenings and Saturday matinees of I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN FLY ME TO THE MOON availability. Terms and conditions apply. week-long productions. THAT’S AMORE • VOLARE MR BOJANGLES Where indicated concessions apply to over Check website for details. 60s, jobseekers, people with disabilities, Eastbourne Theatres is funded by MY KINDA TOWN WHAT KIND OF FOOL students in full-time education, under 16s Eastbourne Borough Council with support MY WAY • THAT’S LIFE ME AND MY SHADOW and 25s. Please note where concessionary from Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre tickets have been purchased suitable fodpt.org.uk NEW YORK, NEW YORK SWAY • MACK THE KNIFE ID may be requested. Family Ticket 2 adults + 2 under 16s unless otherwise indicated. The Royal Hippodrome THE LADY IS A TRAMP WITCHCRAFT Theatre is run by RHT Management with Children under 2 are welcome at family support from Eastbourne Theatres. DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY WITH THE productions. A £2 ticket will apply to shows www.royalhippodrome.com MITCH SEBASTIAN ‘RAT PACK’ BIG BAND considered suitable, otherwise the standard SET DESIGNED BY AND SEAN CAVANAGH prices will apply. All details correct at time of going to print. VOCAL & MUSICAL SUPERVISION THE BURELLI MATTHEW FREEMAN SISTERS Designed & Printed by The Graphic Design House • www.tgdh.co.uk

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