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HIGHTIDE AND PAUL JELLIS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MARLOWE AND THE NORTH WALL PRESENTS Kanye VAMOS THEATRE PRESENT The First WED 11-SAT 14 OCT 8PM Finding Joy (& 3PM SAT) WED 4-FRI 6 OCT 8PM “Know what? If you’re a Kanye You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll West fan, you’re not a fan of find joy! me - you’re a fan of yourself.” The funny and fearless sell-out Annie’s not really a fan of herself. production from the UK’s leading full How did she get a life like this? mask company. While her perfect sister poses in hipster hats, she has to take care Joy is 83 today: she’s feisty, loves to of her sick mother. And she keeps dance, and is losing her memory. Her mistaking hot men for her Dad. grandson Danny is rebellious, bright and always getting into trouble. When But what if everyone thought she was Danny decides to look after Joy, they someone else, someone different, discover a shared playfulness and someone better? growing love. But is that enough to A funny and original drama about face the challenges ahead? identity, guilt, contemporary culture and TICKETS: £13.75 the second coming of Kanye West. DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 3for2 TICKETS: £13.75 Concessions £12.75 DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 Discovery Tickets £10 Concessions £12.75 Groups 10+ £8.75 Discovery Tickets £10 RECOMMENDED 12YRS+ Groups 10+ £8.75 3for2 ACCESSIBLE FOR HEARING AND DEAF BSL ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCE AUDIENCES ALIKE THU 12 OCT DEVELOPED THROUGH THE MARLOWE’S ROAR PROGRAMME, WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY THE MARLOWE THEATRE DEVELOPMENT TRUST THEATRE / 7 THEATRE THEATRE / 6 THEATRE

CONEY PRESENTS Remote WED 25 OCT 8PM

A mechanical theatre game, fusing an interactive script with a live and responsive sound design.

THE CANTERBURY FESTIVAL PRESENTS Imagine you’re in a theatre of the future, powered by an algorithm. Remote is an interactive live game interrogating the The Masters politics of choice, and decision-making in an immaterial world, saturated with technology. Of Mystery This is a piece of game-theatre that you THU 19-SAT 21 OCT 8PM play sitting down, and it’s entirely led by (& 3PM SAT) you, the audience. As well as just being yourselves – you are also, together, playing a character, and you’ll be asked The world premiere of a new to make choices for her. musical adventure. It’s 2017, and we’re a room full of mostly We’re in England, 1926. Lock and Doc strangers, imagining the future. have been friends since birth and, now both teenagers, they have a gift for “This is immersive theatre, but not as solving unusual crimes. When they arrive you know it… here the entire audience in the town of Nottswood, they are faced make decisions that will shape the with their darkest challenge yet as an evil play’s narrative.” êêêê TIME OUT presence takes over the town. An exciting TICKETS: £13.75 and fast-paced musical from the creators DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 of DrumChasers. Concessions £12.75 3for Discovery Tickets £10 2 TICKETS: £15.25 Groups 10+ £8.75 DISCOUNTS: Students £12.25 RECOMMENDED 12YRS+ A MARLOWE SUPPORTED ARTIST THEATRE / 8 THEATRE THEATRE / 9 THEATRE

LIVING SPIT PRESENT The Six Wives Of

Henry VIII MAKIN PROJECTS LTD PRESENTS THU 2 NOV 8PM Formby PUPPET STATE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Two actors. Too many FRI 3 NOV 8PM characters. One big ego. Leaf By Niggle Based on the book by JRR Tolkien Howard Coggins looks like Henry A funny and thoughtful play VIII. There’s no escaping that. Stu about an ordinary man with an WED 22 NOV 8PM McLoughlin doesn’t look like any of the extraordinary talent. An enchanting version of Tolkien’s wives, but he’s going to give it a go. Formby follows George Formby’s rise After their previous work is savaged from awkward stable boy to one of miniature masterpiece. in the press, Howard and Stu are at Britain’s biggest stars. In a unique one- Niggle is a painter. Not a very successful one, their wits end. Then they hit upon an man performance, Ewan Wardrop plays partly because he has so many other things to idea for a show that could change the role of Formby, as well as all the key do. For some time he has been obsessed with everything... But can they make it to characters involved in his life. one particular canvas. The painting keeps getting bigger, but Niggle has a journey to make. He the end without killing each other? This sensational production features doesn’t want to go, but he cannot get out of it… An ill-researched lesson in cross- many of Formby’s classic hits dressing Tudor history that you’ll performed live, including: Blackpool “Enchanting one man show.” never forget. Rock, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, When êêêê THE GUARDIAN “The best 100 minute comedy show I’m Cleaning Windows and many more. “Intricately layered telling of Tolkien’s outside the Edinburgh Fringe.” “A little stick of theatrical dynamite.” short story.” êêêê THE STAGE êêêêê THE WESTERN DAILY PRESS THE DAILY TELEGRAPH TICKETS: £13.75 TICKETS: £13.75 TICKETS: £13.75 DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 3for Concessions £12.75 2 DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 3for DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 Concessions £12.75 2 Concessions £12.75 Discovery Tickets £10 Groups 10+ £8.75 Discovery Tickets £10 Discovery Tickets £10 3for Groups 10+ £8.75 Groups 10+ £8.75 2 THIS TOUR IS PRESENTED BY HOUSE. THEATRE / 11 THEATRE THEATRE / 10 THEATRE

FRANCESCA MILLICAN-SLATER PRESENTS ZEST THEATRE AND HALF MOON PRESENT Stories To Tell What Once BROTHER WOLF IN ASSOCIATION WITH HARROGATE THEATRE JOLI VYANN PRESENT PRESENTS Was Ours Jekyll And Hyde In The Middle Of THU 23 NOV 8PM Imbalance SAT 25 NOV 8PM Based on the novella by Robert Louis The Night A powerful new production for Stevenson TUE 12 DEC 8PM young people. Using acrobatics and dance to Adapted and Performed by James explore our relationship with An amusing and gripping collection Katie and Callum couldn’t be any more distant Hyland technology. of short, quirky tales. and disconnected: different heritage, different THU 7 DEC 8PM cities, different opportunities. Except there is Imbalance explores our obsessive Dreamlike and darkly humorous, this live, late one thing they’ll always have in common: Dad. dependence with technology. It is An award-winning one man show. night radio show is inspired by the legendary rare nowadays not to ‘log in’ at every radio shows of Ronnie Wood and Iggy Pop What happens when Callum suddenly turns up During his final lecture on the duality opportunity - the breakfast table, nights and includes tales of everything from love and in desperate need of help? of humankind, the respectable Dr out with friends, even in bed! When and obsession to technology and disconnection. Not Created against the background of Brexit, Jekyll reveals his strange association how do we separate ourselves from the to mention pork pies. What Once Was Ours has been developed with the mysterious Edward Hyde and virtual chaos surrounding us? in consultation with young people across the shocking truth about his identity. This unforgettable production shows that the country, and explores how politics and Ex-stuntman Jan Patzke and ex-gymnast Combining edge-of-your-seat thrills everyone has a story. national values impact on the complex lives Olivia Quayle are Joli Vyann. This with stunning physical theatre, Robert “A beautiful hour of weird and wonderful of one family. dynamic duo use exciting hand-to- Louis Stevenson’s classic “bogey tale” is story telling.” ARTS AWARD VOICE hand acrobatics and dance to explore TICKETS: £13.75 brought chillingly to life in this award- TICKETS: £13.75 contemporary issues. DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 winning one-man show. DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 3for2 Concessions £12.75 TICKETS: £13.75 3for “The outstandingly talented James Concessions £12.75 Discovery Tickets £10 2 DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 Hyland.” êêêêê WHAT’S ON STAGE Discovery Tickets £10 Groups 10+ £8.75 Concessions £12.75 Groups 10+ £8.75 TICKETS: £13.75 RECOMMENDED 12YRS+, CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND Discovery Tickets £10 COMMISSIONED BY BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE EMOTIONAL THEMES. Groups 10+ £8.75 DISCOUNTS: Friends £10.50 PRODUCED BY PIPPA FRITH 3 Concessions £12.75 3for2 for2 Discovery Tickets £10 Groups 10+ £8.75 MAGIC/CABARET / 13 MAGIC/CABARET COMMUNITY/FAMILY / 12 COMMUNITY/FAMILY

LET’S ALL DANCE PRESENTS

PHOEBUS FIRE PRESENT The Owl And The HOUSE OF STRAY CATS PRESENT The Tempest Pussycat The Dream TUE 19 SEP 8PM MON 23 & TUE 24 OCT Factory 1PM & 3PM Sixth Sense THU 26 OCT 11AM & 3PM A restaging of Written and performed by Luke

Shakespeare’s classic to They danced by the BUTTERFLY VICKY FEATURING A SPIDERS KISS MARIA S. VARELA: BY PHOTOGRAPH/IMAGE Have you ever wondered Jermay reflect modern issues of light of the moon, the LAID BARE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT where dreams come SAT 2 DEC 8PM homelessness. moon…. from…? A tale of treachery and Let’s All Dance is Luke Jermay is the most incredible A new sensory puppet show Laid Bare Cabaret revenge, love, hate and delighted to return with man you’ve probably never heard of. for curious children and SAT 28 OCT 8PM forgiveness, seasoned this gorgeous original dreamers of all ages. He can read your mind. with magic. In this cut- ballet, which takes a The sell-out cabaret returns! No really; he can read your mind. He down version of the classic, fresh and humorous With breathtaking puppetry, doesn’t use mind games or psychological we see parallels between look at the famous Lear enchanting storytelling and Catch Canterbury’s hottest cabaret show tricks; he is not a trickster, there are no Shakespeare’s magical island poem. Once again, the an exquisite musical score, encompassing the very best variety acts smoke and mirrors. He can simply read and the reality of modern-day company combines we invite you to join us from aerial acrobatics and fire to burlesque your mind. homelessness. Shakespearian fantastic dancing, and immerse yourselves in and music, this is an entertainment language blends with modern beautiful costumes and our dream world. In a land experience not to be missed. You’ll be amazed at Jermay’s incredible staging to both entertain and crystal clear storytelling where anything is possible, October’s Halloween special is hosted powers; he knows your past, present and raise awareness. to engage and delight no imagination is too big for by compere and all round raconteur future, sometimes better than you do. young audiences. The Dream Factory. Not even “Jermay puts the rest of us mind readers TICKETS: £13.25, Friends save £1.25 Joe Morose. yours. £10.25, Friends to shame.” DERREN BROWN ALL PROFITS DONATED TO THE CATCHING TICKETS: TICKETS: £19.25, £17.25, Friends save £1.25 save £1.25 TICKETS: £10.25, Friends save £1.25 LIVES CHARITY. RECOMMENDED 16YRS+, CONTAINS NUDITY, ADULT CONTENT TICKETS: £16.25, Friends save £1.25, Concessions THIS IS AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION. RECOMMENDED 2-11YRS RECOMMENDED 4-9YRS AND LANGUAGE. £14.25 COMEDY / 15 COMEDY COMEDY / 14 COMEDY

Abandoman: The Simpsons Taught Life And Rhymes Ellie Taylor: Me Everything I Know AVALON UK PRESENTS SAT 30 SEP 8PM This Guy TUE 7 NOV 8PM 8PM The Irish hip-hop comedy freestyle duo FRI 27 OCT A love letter to the world’s greatest Matt Forde take their hit show on tour. An unmissable new stand-up TV show. WED 8 NOV 8PM Come see the fictional autobiography that show. Yianni Agisilaou brings his Edinburgh hit show entertained over 10,000 people in a sell-out run at One of the country’s most in- Following a sell-out Edinburgh to Canterbury. the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. demand satirists. Festival season and 2016 tour, the Stories, facts, impersonations and more form a The year is 1993. After destroying rural Ireland’s star of BBC’s Live At The Apollo, hilarious and cromulent look at a lifetime spent Matt has appeared on Have I Got News talent show circuit, hip-hop improvisers Mock The Week and The John Bishop quoting, referencing and learning from The For You, Rory Bremner’s Coalition Abandoman are teetering on the edge of Show, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Simpsons, how the show has embiggened his Report, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Question international fame. This is their access-all-areas and BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show life and how he almost became the replacement Time, This Week and Russell Howard’s story: the highs, lows and a cast of characters… that presents an unmissable new stand- voice for Mr Burns and Smithers! Good News. He’s also toured his own hit changes every night. up show discussing whether or not show 24-Hour Political Party People. Whether you’re a Simpsons tragic, or just This is your chance to be part of she should breed. an everyday fan, it’ll be fun-diddly-un! DOHn’t Matt can be heard on the radio on The Abandoman’s history. “Radiates charisma... blessed with miss it! Now Show, The News Quiz (both BBC “Raucous, expansive and relentlessly hilarious.” great flair.” THE GUARDIAN Radio 4) and on his own weekly show on TICKETS: £13.25, Friends save £1.25, êêêê THE TIMES talkSPORT. TICKETS: £14.25, Friends save £1.25, Discovery Tickets £10 TICKETS: £13.25, Friends save £1.25 Concessions £12.25, Discovery Tickets £10 TICKETS: £16.25, Friends save £1.25 RECOMMENDED 14YRS+, CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND RECOMMENDED 14YRS+, MAY CONTAIN ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE. MAY CONTAIN ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE. LANGUAGE. MAY CONTAIN ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE. COMEDY / 16 MAY CONTAIN ADULT THEMES ANDLANGUAGE. TICKETS: “Brilliant.” world that needsbothmore thanever. Wars, they bringlove andlaughter to a Ranging from pandasincrisisto Robot nationwide! melody, poetryandbest-matery to venues Read bringtheirunique mixofcomedy, show inEdinburgh, HarryBaker and Chris After last year’s sell-out runoftheirdebut love andlaughter. Harry andChrisbringpoetry, music, SAT 9DEC8PM Chris Show The HarryAnd £13.25,Friends save £1.25 EVENING STANDARD MAY CONTAIN ADULT THEMES ANDLANGUAGE. TICKETS: THE SUNDAY TIMES “He charmsthe pantsoffthecrowd.” Promise. they bea(very) abouthim.It’ll funny show. feelings andhow hefeels about them.And feelings. Aboutpeople Justin knows, their time, Justin hashadathinkaboutpeople. And laugh funny” (Manchester Evening News). This (BBC 5Live). Alittleslimmerbutstill as“belly News Quiz(BBCRadio4)andFightingTalk From than ever. charmer isbackontheroad and better Everyone’s favourite northern SUN 10DEC8PM People AndFeelings Justin Moorhouse: Live At The Apollo, PhoenixNights,The £14.25,Friends £12

CONTAINS ADULT THEMESAND LANGUAGE. TICKETS and Ivo Graham. Fin Taylor, AlfieBrown, Yuriko Kotani “thought-provoking andside-splitting” September’s line-upincludesthe business. most creative andhilariousinthe taste, buttheseactsare someofthe surreal, this may notbeto everyone’s From the sublimeto theridiculously this istheshow for you! innovative andexciting comedians, country’s most experimental, If you love seeingsomeofthe and ideas. celebration ofcomic originality new favourite comedian at this Discover your cool friend’s WED 29NOV 8PM TUE 26SEP8PM Show Comedy Alternative The £11.25, Friends £11.25, £9, Discovery Tickets £10

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Peggy Seeger: THE BUBBLE CLUB PRESENT Rachel Newton First Time Ever Philip Henry & THU 26 OCT 8PM MON 30 OCT 8PM Hannah Martin: Singer and multi- The songs that have Edgelarks instrumentalist. meant most to her, MIDNIGHT MANGO PRESENT SAT 4 NOV 8PM Founder member of The plus extracts from her Furrow Collective, The Emily memoir. An award-winning Portman Trio and The Shee, Rackhouse Pilfer Peggy’s memoir of life folk duo. Rachel performs songs TUE 21 NOV 8PM Chris Wood as one of the ‘Queens of in English and Scottish Edgelarks fly in on the Folk’ takes its title from the TUE 28 NOV 8PM Gaelic alongside original tailwind of BBC award- A fiery and exciting Irish- song written for her by her instrumental compositions. winning duo Phillip Henry Americana folk band. Weaving tradition with contemporary husband Ewan MacColl. and Hannah Martin. The Rachel’s main instrument is Rackhouse Pilfer have headlined parallels. Expect anecdotes from her new band name comes with the harp, but she also plays several festivals, and even played their long and remarkable career a new project, which takes Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose fiddle and viola. She is the brand of Americana, Bluegrass, Irish delivered with her trademark the roots of their previous music reveals his love for the un-official history of current BBC Radio 2 Folk Folk, AltCountry and Rock for the wry humour together work - British traditional the English speaking people. Always direct and Award Musician Of The Year. Irish president. with memorable music music, Indian classical slide unafraid to speak his mind, his songwriting has “Haunting vocals and performances from her and guitar, stomping roots They’re going back out on the been praised for its surgical clarity. elegant harp.” THE GUARDIAN sons Calum and Neill MacColl. beatbox harmonica party; road to mark the release of their Hollow Point, his chilling ballad of the shooting of third album. “Harp and strings blur the This is a very special show, adds a strong stem of Jean Charles Menezez, won a BBC Folk Award (he’s border between worlds.” presenting a fascinating and original writing; and runs “The 6-piece Pilfers aren’t short won six in total) and emphatically secured Wood’s THE FINANCIAL TIMES highly entertaining insight into wilder with each gig. of energy and they can play up place as a serious speech-master for the unofficial a remarkable life. a storm.” IRISH TIMES history of England. TICKETS: £13.25, Friends save TICKETS: £15.25, Friends save £1.25 TICKETS: £18.25, Friends save £1.25 £1.25 TICKETS: £13.25, Friends save £1.25 TICKETS: £16.25, Friends save £1.25 DISCOVERY TICKETS

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