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Welcome to Cromer Pier The team have made sure that this year’s line up, on our award winning Pier, includes something for everyone. We have a great mix of shows and concerts for you throughout the year – and there’s more to Image from 2015 Cromer Pier Christmas Show choose from compared to last year! Our famous Cromer Pier Show returns for The Cromer Pier Christmas Show returns activities. The team are also planning an a record breaking 39th year, opening on on Saturday 26th November and with an exciting but SCARY 3 day Halloween Saturday 25th June and running through amazing increase in sales last year, you event which will run from Friday 28th until Saturday 24th September, starring will need to book your tickets early to get October through until Sunday 30th comedian Phil Butler who appeared in The your favourite seats – this show is fast October (see page 20). Cromer Pier Show back in 1998 and 1999. becoming the favourite family Christmas Theatre goers can enjoy a 10% discount The show has received 5 star reviews for Show in Norfolk! in Tides, the Restaurant on the Pier, if the past two years and fantastic feedback. The team at Cromer Pier have also planned they book a meal on the day of the show Audience figures have been increasing for two big Open Days this year. There – all you have to do is show your tickets. year on year so if you want your favourite will be a Summer Open Day on Saturday This is ideal for those who want to treat seats you’ll need to book early! Some of the 23rd July, which will see the launch of themselves to a meal out before or after 2015 prices have been held including the The Cromer Pier Show family ticket. Our their chosen show. entry level price of £10 and the top price Halloween Open Day will be held on Premium Seats remain the same at £23.50. Saturday 29th October. Expect Theatre Family tickets are available again for the tours, special dance demonstrations, craft 2 school holiday matinees. making, live music and lots of other CONTENTS 02 Welcome 03 Contents & Clickable Paper information

04 Theatre Tours & Name A Seat CONTENTS 05 Membership & Loyalty Card 6-7 The Cromer Pier Summer Show 8-21 What’s On February – December DON’T MISS! Sun 27th March – Easter On The Pier (FREE) 22-23 The Cromer Pier Christmas Show Sat 25th June – The Cromer Pier Show Opening Night! 24 How to find us Sat 23rd July – Summer Open Day (FREE) 25 How to book Sat 29th October – Halloween Open Day (FREE) Fri 28th - Sun 30th October – Halloween SCARE event! 26 What’s On calendar Sat 26th November – The Cromer Christmas Show Opening Night! GET INTERACTIVE HERE! We’re offering you a chance to get interactive with some pretty media content, i.e. videos and links to websites, for some of smart technology. Follow the instructions below to download the shows we have on offer this year. the free Clickable Paper App and you can enjoy some rich

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theatre tours NAME A SEAT We now offer Theatre Tours, at certain times of the year, for anyone New for this year we are offering you the chance to be a part of the Theatre’s interested in having a sneaky peek behind the scenes or interested in the history. We have approx. 510 seats in our Theatre – a small and intimate history of Cromer Pier and our famous Seaside Special “Cromer Pier Show” experience for any show you come and see. For the first time we are shows, as well as a look at some of our costumes and sets. offering you the opportunity to name a seat – for yourself, a loved one, a We’ll cover technical, historical, marketing and general information about family member, friend, colleague or group. our theatre throughout the tour. For just £200 a plaque will be engraved with your chosen name and a short Tours are available on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer, message of no more than 50 letters. We will attach it to the seat of your from Saturday 23rd July to Tuesday 6th September. We’ll also offer tours choice and there will also be a “Wall of Honour” on our website. during our special Open Days throughout the year. Tours start at 11am The money you invest will go directly towards making improvements in the (additional tours at 1pm on Saturdays) and will normally last no more than theatre, with updates published on our website so you can read about where one hour. the money is being spent. Please contact the box office if you are interested in becoming part of our ONLY £3 per person history and would like your name for all to see! £1 Children (under 16)

For more information please contact our Box Office team on 01263 512495 or email [email protected] 4 Please see our website for more information. FREE! GET INVOLVED

MEMBERSHIP LOYALTY CARD Friends of the Theatre Here at the famous Cromer Pier we are committed to rewarding our loyal Are you a regular at our Theatre and do you want to support the theatre you customers and we want to give you fantastic value every time you visit us. Sign up to receive a loyalty card and each time you book a ticket to know and love so well? Why not join us as a Friend of the Theatre and, whilst see a show, enjoy a drink in our Pavilion Bar, have a meal in our Tides reaping some attractive benefits, you can be assured that your valuable Restaurant or purchase anything from our Gift Shop, you will earn money will go to new initiatives from educational work; improvements to valuable points towards a great reward. our customer’s experience; to Open Days on the Pier. As a Loyalty Card holder you will: Benefits include: 4 Receive a personalised Loyalty Card 4 Priority booking on all shows 4 4 Collect 100 points for every £1 you spend with us Discounts on selected shows, including The Cromer Pier Show 4 Additional Loyalty Card Offers throughout the year (Summer and Christmas) 4 Regular informative E-Newsletter 4 10% off in the Pavilion bar, gift shop and restaurant 4 4 When 2,000 points have been earned you may redeem them against You will also automatically receive your very own loyalty card for use a FREE hot drink in the Pavilion Bar or Tides Restaurant. in all areas 4 When 20,000 points have been earned you may then redeem them Price: £20.00 p/a (second person at the same address £10) against a FREE £10.00 voucher to spend anywhere on the Pier! For more information or to join please contact our Box Office team on 01263 512495 or email [email protected] Please see our website for full terms and conditions. 5 00000tbc FAB Brochure 2016 Summer and Xmas DPS 01d.pdf 1 17/01/2016 10:30

calendar june july eading up the show this year is comedian Phil cromer Butler. He last appeared in our summer shows back in cromer 1998 & ʻ99 so weʼre excited to welcome him back. In the past Phil has 25th june toured with a Cromer favourite, Bradley Walsh, as well as regularly /// to /// pier 24th sept performing to the Armed Forces, giving them a much needed moral pier boost. He also hangs out with fellow comedians Micky Flanagan, Lee C Mack, Michael McIntyre and Jimmy Carr, so we know that his humour

M and style will be first class entertainment for you. august september Y show Joining Phil is Australiaʼs favourite comedy juggler, James CM show BUSTAR. Heʼs appeared on Australia’s Got MY Talent and has become a headline act at performances and THE CROMER PIER SHOW 2016 SHOW PIER THE CROMER CY festivals across the globe. His unique show features stunts ranging from CMY his death-defying axe juggling routine to crowd favourites like his K humorous bowling ball juggle. We donʼt yet know what heʼs got planned for his debut appearance in Cromer but we know it will blow your mind! PLEASE NOTE Most days have evening and matinée performances however some days only have Our 2015 show received 5 reviews again from The Stage only one performance (matinées start on Tues 12th July). Please check online or call our Box Office the and we have been inundated with Trip Advisor reviews hailing it as a team to find out. of the pier See prices & more online... end fantastic show for everyone. Come and see the best traditional live show in variety show in Norfolk! europe!

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“Where west end theatre comes to the seaside. Great family entertainment - a must see in Norfolk” (Summer show 2015) 7 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH FRI 12 FEBRUARY 8PM SAT 12 MARCH 8PM Ultimate Bublé DEREK ACORAH Critically acclaimed tribute artiste Mark Soul Reunion Tour Daniels, performs the hits of Michael Bublé Derek Acorah is one of the foremost names in this stunning live tribute show featuring in the world of Psychic Phenomena, as well his full band. The show’s big band sound, as a celebrity, author and performer like along with Mark’s mesmerising likeness no other. A thoroughly modern medium to the modern day Canadian crooner, whose appeal crosses the generations and will appeal to fans of big band music and remains the forerunner in the field of Michael Bublé alike. paranormal and spiritual matters. Here is your chance to experience this very special event.

£22.50 £21.50C £18.50 TH TH FRI 18 MARCH 8PM SAT 19 MARCH 8PM

WhAT’S ON FEBRUARY & MARCH ON FEBRUARY WhAT’S THE MANFREDS MUSIC HALL TAVERN There she was just a walkin’ down the Back by popular demand, Paul Carroll’s street, singing Do wah diddy diddy dum “girls” from MHT bring you a truly diddy do! One of the most popular and magnificent night of dazzling costumes, instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60’s and side splitting laughter and a cast of unique still the biggest audience pleaser at their characters singing and dancing all night concerts some 50 years later. long. A night that will not only entertain Original Manfred Mann members Paul and amuse you, but will leave you with Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness unforgettable memories of the funniest are joined by Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe night out of the year! and Simon Currie as the exciting new line-up of The Manfreds.

8 £20 £23 £22C £21F TH TH FRI 25 MARCH 8PM SAT 26 MARCH 8PM HERMAN’S HERMITS THE CARPENTERS The mid-60’s music scene was dominated STORY by British Groups, three of which became The award-winning Carpenters Story household names: The Beatles, The Rolling celebrates the music of one of the most Stones and . . . Herman’s Hermits, who successful pop duos in history, Richard and are one of the most successful groups Karen Carpenter. throughout the world. The show features the stunning vocals The ‘Golden Oldies’ still make up a large of international star Claire Furley, state part of their show – much to the enjoyment of the art video projection and lavish of their fans, who can resist singing arrangements from 8 LIVE musicians. along to Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, There’s A Kind Includes all the classic Carpenters hits ON MARCH WhAT’S Of Hush, No Milk Today, Something Is (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Happening, Sunshine Girl, Only Just Begun, Yesterday Once More, and many more. Top of the World, and many more! £19.50 £18F £23 £22C £21F TH TH SUN 27 MARCH 10AM - 4pm SUN 27 MARCH 8PM EASTER ON THE PIER THE MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES Come and celebrate Easter Sunday on the Pier – there’ll be Easter-themed craft making Enjoy The Bee Gees entire glittering activities, Easter treats to eat in our Tides songbook; their million-selling hits drawn Restaurant and our Pavilion Bar, an Easter from three chart-topping decades, all trail ideal for children who want to explore the wrapped up in one spectacular live concert Pier, competitions and other stuff going on show. throughout the day. Pop along from 10am and Its all-star cast out-performs the original get involved with celebrating Easter on our Bee Gees in their prime in the most wonderful award-winning Pier! authoritative concert show on tour. This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive.

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TH TH MON 28 MARCH 3PM WED 30 MARCH 8PM THE STEVE HEWLETT STRICTLY: SHOW An evening with Ian and Camilla Steve Hewlett brings his Comedy Join Ian Waite and Camilla Dallerup Ventriloquist Show back to CROMER from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing for where it all began. Since his Britain’s an intimate evening of Dance, Songs and Got Talent Final Success in 2013, Steve Stories from their time on the show. has toured the UK with his own Show Ian and Camilla will be joined by ‘Thinking Inside the Box’ and supported professional singer Paul Amer and guests, Brian Conley, Jethro, Ronn Lucas and in this up close and personal evening. many more on their tours as well as appearances on ITV and Phillip Schofield’s ‘TEXT SANTA’ and BBC’s Eggheads with Arthur Lager’s team ‘Steve’s Dummies’. Meet Steve after the Show.

£15 £13C £12F £25 £23C £22F WhAT’S ON MARCH & APRIL ON MARCH & WhAT’S ST ST THURS 31 MARCH 8PM FRI 1 APRIL 2.30PM THE SIMON & RAPUNZEL GARFUNKEL STORY From the Emmy Award-winning team behind the mega-hit television series, 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR Friends, comes Rapunzel, an exciting Brand new show for 2016! Direct from musical perfect for all the family! Immersion its success in London’s West End, a Theatre are thrilled to present the UK SOLD OUT UK tour and standing Premiere of this witty, tongue-in-cheek ovations at every performance, The retelling of a perennial favourite which gives Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using us a possessive mother who happens to be a huge projection photos, original film witch, a tentative young man who happens footage and a full live band performing to be a prince and a strong-willed but naïve all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, young girl with the longest hair you’re ever ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many Rest assured this fairy tale isn’t going to be more.”Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio business as usual so get TANGLED in this 2. “Authentic and Exciting” glittering gem of theatrical goodness. - The Stage. 10 £19 £14 £10 CHILD under 14 ST ND FRI 1 APRIL 8PM SAT 2 APRIL 6.30PM PAUL EASTWOOD VIENNA FESTIVAL Gagged and Bound BALLET - SWAN LAKE After two sell out summer seasons, Paul One of the best known love stories, Eastwood returns to the Pier in his own performed by the ever popular Vienna stand up comedy show. Just one man and a Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning mic, suited and booted, he gives us a night scenery, international stars, and the of comedy performing all our favourite glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this gags and stories and those that were too a night not to be missed. taboo during the summer show. So buckle It is the most popular ballet in the world. up for night of fun and laughter. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the WhAT’S ON APRIL WhAT’S Includes special guests international full range of human emotions - from hope singing group ‘The Honeypies ‘. to despair and terror to tenderness. Advisory appropriate age 16 years. There’s a chance to meet the dancers after the show too. £20 £15 £14C £12.50F £15 ChILD UNDER 14

RD TH TH SUN 3 APRIL 3PM TUE 5 & WED 6 APRIL #NNGT ARTISTS ACTOR’S SCRATCH SING TO CELEBRATE SPRING PERFORMANCE Join COAST again at The Pier to be Join professional actors for a 2 day entertained by more fine singers from workshop which will conclude with a #North Norfolks’s Got Talent for another performance on the famous Cromer Pier wonderful afternoon’s entertainment that stage. Tuesday’s workshop will include will appeal to young and old alike. learning drama and movement skills, with It is another chance to listen to the beautiful a focus on working towards a performance voices of the winners GELO and many on Wednesday. Wednesday will include more. They are sure to touch your hearts further learning and direction from the and feel that Spring is here! This event is professional actors, a dress rehearsal in the not to be missed as there will be worthy afternoon and a final performance in the semi-finalists perfoming who narrowly evening. missed making it to the final. Come and Open to children aged 11-18 years old. make up your own mind – should they have made it through? £40 per person for the £6 2 days. 11 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH SAT 9 APRIL 7.30PM TUES 12 APRIL 2.30PM ChoirFest: WE’LL MEET AGAIN SEA CHANGE 2016 An evening featuring the best choirs From the Producer of WE’LL MEET around North Norfolk. To celebrate the AGAIN Duggie Chapman MBE is bringing wealth of vocal music making in North a brand new Wartime Cavalcade show to Norfolk, Coast Arts are hosting an exciting celebrate 70 years this year since the end of evening of choir music. Featuring classical World War 2. and contemporary music, each choir will Here is a show of REAL variety with a perform on their own and together with tribute to our Armed Forces of Yesterday, other choirs for a fabulous finale.

WhAT’S ON APRIL WhAT’S Today and Tomorrow packed with all the Inspired by the Coast 2016 theme of great songs and music of the War Years. Revolution, the Coast ChoirFest theme This is damp eye nostalgia that leaves is Sea Change – beautiful, revolutionary everyone with a warm and sentimental songs sung to the natural background glow. music of the sea thundering underneath the theatre. £6 £12.50 £10.50C

TH TH THURS 14 APRIL 8PM FRI 15 APRIL 8PM A NIGHT OF MONEY FOR NOTHING DIRTY DANCING DIRE STRAITS No film has captured the hearts of a Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive million albums worldwide and were the the passion, indulge in the romance and UK’s first stadium rock band. Their best celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all selling album Brothers in Arms sold over time. Recast and re-scripted for 2016. Revel 30 million copies, making it the fourth best in the moments you loved, the memories you selling album in UK chart history. made and music that’s resonated throughout Money For Nothing is a “must see” for the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, Be Featuring all the hits from their first My Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscar- ever single, ‘Sultans of Swing’ through to winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. ‘Brothers in Arms’, this show will leave you Don’t be the one sitting in the absolutely mesmerised! corner. Immerse yourself in the

timeless, theatrical treat. 12 £22 £21C £20F £17.50 TH TH SAT 16 APRIL 8PM SUN 17 APRIL 8PM PETE BROWN’S KAST OFF KINKS NEWGRASS CUTTERS Not to be missed! Former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’ including Pete Brown, son of ‘Rock’n’Roll’ veteran their original drummer Mick Avory, with Joe, has formed a new and wonderfully John Dalton (bass/vocals), Ian Gibbons talented Bluegrass band. (keyboards/vocals) and Dave Clarke Featuring the same superb musicians (guitar/vocals). who tour with Joe Brown at his sell-out Expect all the hits including You Really Got gigs including the incredible Nashville Me, Sunny Afternoon, Waterloo Sunset, recording artist and banjo/mandolin Lola, Days, Come Dancing and much more! virtuoso Richard Collins, Mike Nichols on bass, legendary drummer and singer Phil Capaldi plus top producer Pete Brown on guitar, lap steel and mandolin. All share a love of blue-grass music and the Newgrass Cutters shows are very special events. WhAT’S ON APRIL & MAY APRIL ON WhAT’S £16 £15C £20 £19C £18F

TH ND WED 20 APRIL 8PM FRI 22 APRIL 8PM THE FUREYS PURPLE ZEPPELIN Legends of Irish music & song The Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to Deep Purple FUREYS, renowned for their hit songs ‘I and Led Zeppelin – Together on the same will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, bill for the very first time. In a “full on” ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, show with costume changes, you’ll hear ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her more than 30 classic songs – basically THE father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME! The Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc return to Cromer accent is firmly on entertainment with Pier on 20th April 2016. Ritchie Blackmore’s Lute, Jimmy Page’s twin neck Guitar and Theremin, and a very Their emotive songs stir many emotions . . . special Violin Bow Solo! tears and laughter, sadness and joy. Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show!

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RD TH SAT 23 APRIL 7.30PM SUN 24 APRIL 3PM OLLY DAY THE NEW FOXTROT & The Jonathan Wyatt Big Band SERENADERS The ever popular Olly Day makes a Strictly Gershwin welcome return following his success as The New Foxtrot Serenaders, a seven piece resident all-round-entertainer in the last vintage dance band from the South East, eleven Cromer Pier Christmas Shows. recreate the wonderful melodic music as This April he’s back with his sell out music performed by the dance bands of the 1920s, and comedy show, along side the fabulous 30s and 40s. The New Foxtrot Serenaders

WhAT’S ON MAY WhAT’S Jonathan Wyatt Big Band plus special return to this year with Strictly Gershwin – guests, The Moonglow Sisters. an evening of the best loved melodies from As well as his usual cheeky humour, Olly George and Ira Gershwin including I Got will be singing some great swing songs Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From from the big band era, made famous by Me, A Foggy Day, Nice Work If You Can Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin Tony Bennett Get It, Fascinatin’ Rhythm, Embraceable and Michael Bublé. You and the most recorded song of all time Summertime from Porgy and Bess. £18 £17F £14 £12C ST TH TH SUN 1 MAY 8PM 6 - 8 MAy 2PM & 7.30PM WATERLOO FOLK ON THE PIER The Best of Abba Tribute Show Now celebrating its 18th year, Norfolk’s largest In 1974 the little known Swedish pop folk-rock and roots music event, affectionately group Abba swept to superstardom with known as the ‘Best gig on the North Sea’, their Eurovision winning ‘Waterloo’, and once again offers another top class line-up four decades later they remain as popular headlined by a welcome return of Fairport as ever. Convention, the band that inspired the creation of Folk on the Pier back in 1998. This Now the phenominal new tribute show year also offers some BBC Radio 2 Folk Award ‘Waterloo’ looks back at the sensational Winners, music from Wales and Brittany, rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny plus a fusion of traditional and modern dance and Anni-Frid! The unique Abba sound is styles and music in the spectacular Demon replicated with an incredible attention to Barbers XL Show. detail by a full live cast and band, from the Full line-up information can be found at opening refrain to the final www.folkonthepier.co.uk sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular. Afternoon £17.50 Eve £19.50 14 £20 £19C £18F Fairport Convention weekend pass £95 TH TH THURS 12 MAY 8PM FRI 13 MAY 8PM RICHARD DIGANCE TWO PIANOS LIVE ON STAGE Two Pianos will take you back in time Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories to celebrate the magnificent 1950’s “Sun but not many have supported Steve Martin, Studios” era, performing classic hits from Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis, Chuck Brian May of Queen. Richard Digance has. Berry and many more. Respected by comedians for his original Your evening will kick off to a rockin’ start material and by musicians for being an as two of the UK’s finest and charismatic

accomplished performer/guitarist; his loyal rock ‘n’ roll pianists each individually ON MAY WhAT’S following confirms his wide appeal, from perform a score of hits, along with a five the younger generation attracted by both his piece band. The evening will progress guitar playing to the super-loyal who have into a climatic and energetic piano duel followed Richard since he had his own ITV between the two pianists, resolving into a series and even further when memorable night of foot he started out in folk clubs. stomping rock ‘n’ roll.

£16.50 £17 TH TH SAT 14 MAY 8PM SUN 15 MAY 8PM THE BILLY JOEL ULTIMATE BOWIE SONGBOOK David Bowie’s sudden death has touched Performed by Elio Pace people all over the world, as fans of all ages unite to mourn a true legend. Ultimate Following on from his highly-acclaimed Bowie pays tribute to the work of this reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s global super-star, who will be truly missed, original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this in a show that is visually stunning and sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal vocally impressive. Ed Blaney takes the music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive spotlight and leads an eight-piece band hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are that takes you from David Bowie’s early and My Life as well as fan favourites such years with hits such as “Starman”, through as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, his remarkable career to songs like “Let’s Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. Don’t Dance”, China Girl”, and many more. The miss this electrifying concert performed by band is not called “Ultimate Bowie” for the dynamic singer and nothing – this show captures the essence piano-player, Elio Pace and and authenticity of David Bowie in his magnificent 6-piece band. concert! £22 £21C £20F £17.50 15 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH THURS 19 MAY 8PM FRI 20 MAY 8Pm ROY CHUBBY BROWN CRAB & LOBSTER Roy Chubby Brown, the original bad boy of FESTIVAL British comedy is BIG, BRASH, and BACK Opening Night Concert with a BANG for his 2016 tour! ‘Chubby’ This has become an established, must is ready to rock the boat one more time see, part of the North Norfolk Calendar. in his notoriously outrageous live show. The concert highlights both professional He promises to pull no punches and leave and amateur local talent. This year’s no topic off-limits with his jaw-dropping cast includes the ever popular Olly Day take on the world and everyone in it. and Nigel Boy Syer, The Sheringham Guaranteed to leave you gob-smacked, Shantymen, having recently celebrated don’t miss the chance to tell your friends . . . their 25th Anniversary in 2015, Marlene’s I saw that Fat B*****d live!! School of Dance and supporting acts. Get the hottest ticket in town for the The concert starts the Crab & Lobster Chubbster’s last stand, but be warned – if Festival off for two days in Cromer and easily offended please stay away! Sheringham on the 21st and 22nd May. £20 £10 ST ND SAT 21 MAY 8PM SUN 22 MAY 8PM WhAT’S ON JUNE - SEPTEMBER ON WhAT’S SUPREME QUEEN THE SEARCHERS SUPREME QUEEN have been paying With total record sales well in excess of homage to the world’s most theatrical and 50 million, The Searchers still have great dramatic Rock band since 1995 and in that appeal to audiences of all ages. They tour time have had a huge impact on audiences the globe as much today as they have done across the UK, Europe and Asia. throughout a career spanning 5 decades. Front man, Scott Maley plays a uncannily Their special ‘solo’ concert is a highly realistic ‘Freddy’ with just the right look, entertaining show and has been stage persona and, most importantly of all, enthusiastically and warmly received the most incredibly powerful voice! throughout the world. Combined with Featuring an enormously talented band anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self- including Nathan Mathers who brings all contained concert includes all their famous the electric guitar virtuosity required to hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides play a very convincing Brian and a selection of other collector and well May, their attention to detail known favourites. is truly impressive. £22.50 £21.50C 16 £20 £19C £18F £20.50F TH TH TH TH 28 MAy - 4 JUNE 2.30PM & 7.30PM 25 JUNE - 24 SEPTEMBER

Cromer and Sheringham CALAMITY JANE Operatic and Dramatic Society THE CROMER PIER SHOW Presented by the highly respected CSODS The whip-cracking classic musical! (Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and This year our famous and highly acclaimed Dramatic Society) this classic musical ‘End of the pier’ summer show stars comedy is for all the family. Based on the comedian Phil Butler and Australia’s CALAMITYCALAMITY much-loved film, the show includes the favourite comedy Juggler James BuSTAR. songs ‘The Black Hills of Dakota’, ‘The The show has received 5 star reviews for Deadwood Stage’, ‘Just Blew in from the the last two years running and, according JANEJANE Windy City’, and ‘Secret Love’. to critics, is the ‘must see’ variety show of Sat 28 May - Sat 4 June the summer. Tim Wardley, Chairman of An amateur production by arrangement the National Piers Society said of last year’s Cromer Pier Pavilion with Josef Weinberger. show “Where West End Theatre magic comes to the seaside. Great entertainment

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Tickets £9.50, £13.50 and £14.50; children Tickets from £10. half price and reductions for senior Family tickets available for Box office: 01263 512495 citizens at matinees. SEE PAGES 6 & 7 matinée shows during the www.cromerpier.co.uk Booking opens Monday 22nd February. Summer Holidays. RD RD TH SAT 23 JULY 10AM - 4pm 23 JULY - 6 SEPTEMBER SUMMER OPEN DAY theatre tours Our Summer Open Day will include a special We now offer Theatre Tours, during outdoor performance* by our summer show the summer, for anyone interested in cast and behind the scenes Theatre Tours (just having a sneaky peek behind the scenes £3 per person, children £1) where you’ll get or interested in the history of Cromer to hear about the history of the Pier and our Pier and our famous Seaside Special famous Seaside Special Cromer Pier Shows, as “Cromer Pier Show” shows, as well as a well as a look at some costumes! look at some of our costumes! We’ll cover There’ll also be craft making activities and a technical, historical, marketing and general competition. There’ll be other stuff going on information about our theatre. too throughout the day. Keep an eye on our Tours are available on Tuesdays and website for further details. Saturdays. Tours start at 11am (additional * Weather permitting! tours at 1pm on Saturdays) and will normally last no more than one hour.

Marlene’s School of Dancing Please note: no pre-booking required for the See our website or call our Box Office team £3 PER PERSON Theatre Tours - just turn up! for more details 01263 512495. £1 CHILDREN (UNDER 16) 17 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH ST FRI 30 SEPTEMBER 8PM SAT 1 OCTOBER 8PM CHARITY NIGHT JOHNNY CASH After a successful fund-raising evening in ROADSHOW 2014, organiser Graham Jones brings the The only show to be endorsed by the CASH charity event back for 2016. The evening family! We welcome back the Johnny Cash promises to deliver comedy, music and a Roadshow featuring respected singer/ few surprises along the way. Acts include the songwriter Clive John. Now an even bigger bands Playing for Cake, Tap the Barrel and show than ever, introducing the ‘Carter Hollowlands and local Mundesley comedian Sisters’ and brass section the ‘JC Horns’ Pat Nearney. Charities to benefit this year accompanied by emotive screen visuals. are Benjamin Foundation, Cromer War Memorial Fund and Break. The show takes the audience from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. This is simply the best celebration

WhAT’S ON OCTOBER WhAT’S of Johnny Cash in the world.

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ND TH SUN 2 october 8PM FRI 7 OCTOBER 8PM T REXTASY THE ROY ORBISON T.Rextasy have now been performing STORY around the world for over 20 years, a Barry Steele and Friends career that ironically out lives Marc’s very This celebration of The Big O’s musical own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as legacy is quite simply unmissable as Barry the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and Steele takes you on a musical journey in the only band endorsed and approved time celebrating the Big O’s 80th birthday. by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original Add to the mix star guests paying homage ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s to stars who really who toured and catalogue management. The band has performed with Roy, and you have yourself been described by many as ‘beyond the an incredible fusion of 60’s Solid Gold boundaries of tribute’. Classics and contemporary musical genius on one stage.

18 £20 £19C £18F £20 TH TH SAT 8 october 8PM FRI 14 OCTOBER 8PM TUCKER AND FINALLY After 3 years away from his favourite pier PHIL COLLINS and seaside crowd, Tucker is back! This ‘And Finally . . . Phil Collins’ are recognised brand new show includes many tales as the market leaders and definitive Phil about his own life as a Husband, Comic Collins & Genesis tribute show. Now and Dad of two beautiful girls. Tucker is in their eighth year together this truly a generator of laughter who doesn’t have amazing eleven piece band which includes to try to be funny, it just happens. He has the ‘And Finally Horns’ faithfully re-create a very natural style of delivery that pulls all the classic hits from the Phil Collins the crowd in, much in the same way as Lee and Genesis timeless back catalogue. As Mack. Tuckers comedy comes from real always the ‘two drummer’ line up remains life and good gag writing that is fast and an integral part of the act but in 2016 straight to the point. the addition of a dedicated percussionist performing the Louis Conte role, has moved the ‘And Finally’ experience to a whole different league. £18 £18.50 £17.50C

TH TH SAT 15 OCTOBER 8PM SUN 16 OCTOBER 8PM THINK FLOYD JACKSON LIVE

Think Floyd’s brand new production Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in ON OCTOBER & NOVEMBER WhAT’S features complete performances of The his prime has to be the most vocally and Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop Here - arguably two the most influential to have toured UK theatres. Ben is joined by albums of all time. his incredible Band and Dancers who work Think Floyd take enormous pride in their way through all the hits. recreating all the atmosphere, visual He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the magnitude and musical excellence of Pink voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Floyd, live on stage and their production Billie Jean are truly sensational. Jackson will also include the whole range of Live in Concert features all-live vocals and classic Floyd from Syd Barrett through to superb musicians and dancers, fabulous The Division Bell. The thrilling concert costumes and of course all the signature atmosphere is enhanced with an impressive dance moves moves associated so fondly laser light show and promises a first-class with the undisputed King evening of pure Pink Floyd. of Pop. Pure MJ! £20 £19C £18F £20 £19C £18F 19 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH TH MON 17 OCTOBER 8PM FRI 28 - SUN 30 OCTOBER LES MISÉRABLES CROMER PIER HALLOWEEN SCARE! SCHOOL EDITION™ Cromer Pier is an iconic piece of historical Performed entirely by students Victorian architecture and home to a beautiful A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and and intimate theatre. Rumour has it that the CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG theatre is haunted by ghosts of the past, who School Edition special adaptation licensed by walk the backstage corridors and dressing JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of rooms once dusk settles on the North sea. MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and Do you have the nerve to find out who they CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LTD are? For the first time ever Cromer Pier will This is an immensely popular show and one be opening its doors, after dark, for those to book early for. TurningPointProductions amongst you who are curious . . . Not suitable association with STheatreCompany for the feint hearted. in partnership with COAST2016, The Pier will also be holding a FREE ArtsNorthNorfolk and Cromer Pier, will be Halloween Open Day during the daytime on bringing you one of the most exciting Youth Saturday 29th October, 11am – 4pm. This Production events of North Norfolk this year! will be suitable for people of all ages.We’ll announce more information on our website TBC later on in the year, so keep your eyes peeled!

RD TH THURS 3 NOVEMBER 8PM FRI 4 NOVEMBER 8PM TALON THE REAL THING The best of The Eagles Britain’s No.1 Soul band, celebrate an incredible 40 years in the business. The WhAT’S ON NOVEMBER & DECEMBER ON NOVEMBER WhAT’S In 2016 Talon presents a brand-new three original vocalists, Chris and Eddie production of their award winning ‘Best of Amoo and Dave Smith perform with their Eagles’. They have become a brand name in own 5 piece band in a performance of their own right who are not only revered their million selling hit singles in the 70’s, by their peers, respected by the music including: “You To Me Are Everything” industry but dearly loved by their massive “Can’t Get By Without You” and “Feel The and expanding fan base that together have F o r c e”. become a ‘family’. The Real Thing regularly perform at the The ability of Talon to evolve and go from Rewind 80’s Festivals and The Here and strength to strength in delivering bigger Now Festivals working alongside artistes and better shows year on year continues such as Rick Astley, Boy George, Belinda once again with what Carlisle, Kool and the Gang and Chic. promises to be an EVENT . . .

20 £21 £20C £22.50 £22C TH SAT 5 NOVEMBER 8PM THE ELVIS YEARS The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the Meet incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley. father christmas With a top line-up of actor-musicians, father christmas multiple costume changes and nostalgic saturdays & sundays film footage, this glittering two-hour in december production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truck-driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts.

£20 SAT 26TH NOVEMBER - FRI 30TH DECEMBER THE CROMER PIER CHRISTMAS SHOW Our Cromer Pier Christmas Show returns for its 12th year this year and with an amazing increase in sales for 2015, you will need to book your tickets early to get your Box Office favourite seats – this show is fast becoming 01263 512495 the favourite family Christmas Show in Advance Booking is Essential!! Norfolk! Read all about it on pages 22 & 23. visit our website for more details on dates, times and pricing

“Our 2 year old absolutely loved her first ever experience of meeting Father Christmas and what a way for her to be introduced to this magical time of year. The Elves were lovely and the Big Man had her enchanted throughout! We will be recommending and returning x” Laura Brady (via Facebook) SEE PAGES 22 & 23 Tickets from £10. Family tickets available. 21 00000tbc FAB Brochure 2016 Summer and Xmas DPS 01e white text.pdf 2 25/01/2016 09:49

only “So entertaining, funny and the Now in its 12th year, The Cromer Pier Christmas Show returns of the pier glamourous.” end after a hugely successful and Both show in calendar Jack J, via Trip Advisor record breaking year in 2015 europe! with more families enjoying the show than ever before. Novembernovember december Our show will warm your hearts and get you ready for the Christmas season with a whole heap of festive fun in the form of 4 singing, dancing, comedy and speciality acts. The Cromer Pier 6 7 8 11 Christmas Show 2015 received amazing reviews on Trip Advisor christmas and our Facebook page. Itʼs fast becoming one of the top ʻmust C christmas christmas 22 24 seeʼ family Christmas shows, rivalling other Norfolk Christmas M productions – not only in production values, laugh-out-loud 26 27 Y showshow 20162016 comedy, amazing dance routines and glitzy costumes, but also as CM an exceedingly good value for money See prices & more online...

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K THE CROMER CHRISTMAS SHOW 2016 SHOW CHRISTMAS THE CROMER remember 26th noV to book your until “The show was everything you'd imagine the best pre-theatre 30th christmas £35 for a dec “The Christmas Show has been traditional end of pier show to be. The singing and family of 4 meal! if Booked excellent. The show is slick, professional dancing was top notch. The magician and the master of before and very well produced and performed.” ceremonies had the audience laughing along. 1st Sept Tim B, via Trip Advisor A Christmas gem.” TechnoRose, via Trip Advisor

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23 HOW TO FIND US By Road By Rail To Cromer via: Bittern Line from Norwich and A148 East from Kings Lynn and Holt Sheringham. Telephone National We are here A140 North from Norwich Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 or A149 North from Great Yarmouth online at www.bitternline.com The nearest pay and display car parks Coaches Access & HOW TO FIND US TO FIND HOW in town are on Meadow Road and Cadogan Road. Parking Mini buses and small coaches can No parking on the promenade. drop off and pick up at the Pier Disabled parking (limited) at the entrance. Full size coaches drop off West end of the Promenade. Disabled at the top of the Melbourne Slope at visitors can be dropped off and the junction of New Street and the collected at the Pier entrance, however A149. The Coach Park is situated in there is no parking on the Pier Cadogan Road. forecourt. Travel Information During the planned coastal works Telephone Traveline: 0871 2002233 vehicle access to the Pier will be or online at www.traveline.org.uk available - please call our Box Office for further information.

Our Theatre Box Office is located at the entrance to the pier 24 HOW TO BOOK Booking Conditions Returning Tickets We accept Visa, Mastercard and Switch. TICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED. There will be a £2.00 booking fee per Re-sale or exchange (min 7 days notice) online transaction. For many incoming available for Cromer Pier Show tickets productions the majority of the ticket only. Re-sales are only considered for income is paid to the Production Company shows that are sold out. A charge of £2.00 TO BOOK HOW or Promoter. We will therefore retain the per ticket will apply. booking fee to cover the charges applied Latecomers to us by our financial and booking system providers. Please note a ‘card charge’ will In consideration of our patrons, we regret no longer apply. If you book and pay in latecomers will not be admitted until a person at the Box Office or over the phone suitable break in the performance. The you will not be charged the £2.00 booking management reserve the right to refuse fee. admission. Disabled Access Front Stalls Reservations There are ramps to the Pier entrance and Lower Stalls Reservations can only be made for group wheelchair access to our Restaurant, Gift Premium Seats bookings (of 10 or more) and must be paid Shop and Pavilion Bar. There are limited Tiered Stalls/Balcony for within one month of the show date (or will automatically be released). We cannot wheelchair positions within our theatre Side Seats hold your seats unless these terms are met. and very limited wheelchair storage By Post available. Mobility scooters will need to be Box Office Telephone: Box Office Address: parked outside and not in the Pavilion Bar Cheques should be made payable to or Auditorium. Headsets or neck loops for 01263 512495 Cromer Pier, Cromer, “Pavilion Theatre, Cromer” and posted to a Hearing Assistance System are available. Norfolk NR27 9HE the box office. Pre-booking of these is advisable. Please Box Office Email: Opening Hours: Concessions contact the Box Office at time of booking, [email protected] Concessions are available to senior citizens, regarding any accessibility queries. Seasonal opening hours apply. students in education and groups for The • Removable seats are available in the Book Online: Please check our website for Cromer Pier Show as indicated. Some front stalls for wheelchair users details www.cromerpier.co.uk concessions are available for other shows. • Guide dogs are welcome Concessions may also apply for carer • Disabled toilets are located in the foyer support for disabled patrons, please ask the Dogs box office for more information. Dogs are welcome in the Pavilion Bar. 25 WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE

february Wed 20 th The Fureys SEPTEMBER Fri 12th Ultimate Bublé Fri 22nd Purple Zeppelin Fri 30th Charity Night MARCH Sat 23rd Olly Day & The Jonathan Wyatt Big Band OCTOBER Sat 12th Derek Acorah - Soul Reunion Tour st Sun 24th The New Foxtrot Serenaders Sat 1 Johnny Cash Roadshow Fri 18th the Manfreds Sun 2nd T.Rextasy Sat 19 th Music Hall Tavern May Fri 7th Roy Orbison Story st Fri 25th Herman’s Hermits Sun 1 Waterloo - The Best of Abba Sat 8th Tucker th th Sat 26th The Carpenters Story 6 - 8 Folk On The Pier Fri 14th and Finally Phil Collins th Sun 27th easter On The Pier Thur 12 Richard Digance th WhAT’S ON AT A GLANCE ON AT WhAT’S Sat 15 Think Floyd th Sun 27th The Magic of the Bee Gees Fri 13 Two Pianos Sun 16 th Jackson Live th Mon 28th the Steve Hewlett Show Sat 14 The Billy Joel Songbook - Elio Pace Mon 17th Les Misérable Schools Edition th Wed 30 th Strictly: Ian & Camilla Sun 15 Ultimate Bowie Fri 28th - Sun 30th Cromer Pier Halloween Thur 31st The Simon & Garfunkel Story Thur 19 th Roy Chubby Brown Event Fri 20th Crab & Lobster Festival Sat 29th Halloween Open Day APRIL Opening Night st Fri 1 Rapunzel 2.30pm Sat 21st Supreme Queen novemBER st rd Fri 1 Paul Eastwood Sun 22nd The Searchers Thur 3 Talon - The Best of the Eagles nd th Sat 2 Vienna Festival Ballet - Swan Lake Sat 28th - Sat 4th June CSODS - Calamity Jane Fri 4 The Real Thing Sun 3rd - Sat 9th Coast Arts Festival Sat 5th The Elvis Years th th th 25 JUNE - 24 SEPTEMBER Tues 12 We’ll Meet Again 26th NOVEMBER - 30th DECEMBER Thur 14th A Night of Dirty Dancing The Cromer Pier Show The Cromer Christmas Show Fri 15th money For Nothing - Dire Straits JULY th Sat 16 Pete Brown’s Newgrass Cutters Sat 23rd Summer Open Day - Visit Our Sun 17th Kast Off Kinks Theatre Call the Box Office - 01263 512495 or Book Online at www.cromerpier.co.uk 26 A true ‘Taste of Norfolk’ Experience

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