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Welcome to Cromer Pier 05 Membership & Loyalty Card The team have made sure that this year’s 6-7 The Cromer Pier Summer Show line up, on our award winning Pier, includes something for everyone. We have 8-21 What’s On February – December DON’T MISS! a great mix of shows and concerts for you Sun 27th March – Easter On The Pier (FREE) 22-23 The Cromer Pier Christmas Show Sat 25th June – The Cromer Pier Show Opening Night! throughout the year – and there’s more to Image from 2015 Cromer Pier Christmas Show choose from compared to last year! 24 How to find us Sat 23rd July – Summer Open Day (FREE) Our famous Cromer Pier Show returns for The Cromer Pier Christmas Show returns activities. The team are also planning an 25 How to book Sat 29th October – Halloween Open Day (FREE) a record breaking 39th year, opening on on Saturday 26th November and with an exciting but SCARY 3 day Halloween Fri 28th - Sun 30th October – Halloween SCARE event! Saturday 25th June and running through amazing increase in sales last year, you event which will run from Friday 28th 26 What’s On calendar Sat 26th November – The Cromer Christmas Show Opening Night! 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). GET INTERACTIVE HERE! Cromer Pier Show back in 1998 and 1999. becoming the favourite family Christmas Theatre goers can enjoy a 10% discount We’re offering you a chance to get interactive with some pretty media content, i.e. videos and links to websites, for some of The show has received 5 star reviews for Show in Norfolk! in Tides, the Restaurant on the Pier, if smart technology. Follow the instructions below to download the shows we have on offer this year. 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 the free Clickable Paper App and you can enjoy some rich 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 3 NEW FOR 2016! FREE! GET INVOLVED GET INVOLVED

theatre tours NAME A SEAT MEMBERSHIP LOYALTY CARD 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 Friends of the Theatre Here at the famous Cromer Pier we are committed to rewarding our loyal history. We have approx. 510 seats in our Theatre – a small and intimate interested in having a sneaky peek behind the scenes or interested in the 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. experience for any show you come and see. For the first time we are Sign up to receive a loyalty card and each time you book a ticket to history of Cromer Pier and our famous Seaside Special “Cromer Pier Show” know and love so well? Why not join us as a Friend of the Theatre and, whilst offering you the opportunity to name a seat – for yourself, a loved one, a see a show, enjoy a drink in our Pavilion Bar, have a meal in our Tides shows, as well as a look at some of our costumes and sets. reaping some attractive benefits, you can be assured that your valuable family member, friend, colleague or group. Restaurant or purchase anything from our Gift Shop, you will earn We’ll cover technical, historical, marketing and general information about money will go to new initiatives from educational work; improvements to valuable points towards a great reward. our theatre throughout the tour. For just £200 a plaque will be engraved with your chosen name and a short our customer’s experience; to Open Days on the Pier. message of no more than 50 letters. We will attach it to the seat of your As a Loyalty Card holder you will: Tours are available on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer, Benefits include: choice and there will also be a “Wall of Honour” on our website. 4 Receive a personalised Loyalty Card from Saturday 23rd July to Tuesday 6th September. We’ll also offer tours 4 Priority booking on all shows 4 during our special Open Days throughout the year. Tours start at 11am The money you invest will go directly towards making improvements in the 4 Collect 100 points for every £1 you spend with us theatre, with updates published on our website so you can read about where Discounts on selected shows, including The Cromer Pier Show 4 Additional Loyalty Card Offers throughout the year (additional tours at 1pm on Saturdays) and will normally last no more than (Summer and Christmas) 4 one hour. the money is being spent. 4 Regular informative E-Newsletter 10% off in the Pavilion bar, gift shop and restaurant 4 When 2,000 points have been earned you may redeem them against Please contact the box office if you are interested in becoming part of our 4 You will also automatically receive your very own loyalty card for use ONLY £3 per person history and would like your name for all to see! a FREE hot drink in the Pavilion Bar or Tides Restaurant. £1 Children (under 16) 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 please contact our Box Office team on 01263 512495 or email [email protected] For more information or to join please contact our Box Office team on 01263 512495 or email [email protected] 4 Please see our website for more information. 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 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!

“Where west end theatre comes to the seaside. Great family entertainment - a must see in Norfolk” 6 (Summer show 2015) 7 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH TH TH FRI 12 FEBRUARY 8PM SAT 12 MARCH 8PM FRI 25 MARCH 8PM SAT 26 MARCH 8PM Ultimate Bublé DEREK ACORAH HERMAN’S HERMITS THE CARPENTERS Critically acclaimed tribute artiste Mark Soul Reunion Tour The mid-60’s music scene was dominated STORY Daniels, performs the hits of Michael Bublé by British Groups, three of which became Derek Acorah is one of the foremost names The award-winning Carpenters Story in this stunning live tribute show featuring household names: The Beatles, The Rolling in the world of Psychic Phenomena, as well celebrates the music of one of the most his full band. The show’s big band sound, Stones and . . . Herman’s Hermits, who as a celebrity, author and performer like successful pop duos in history, Richard and along with Mark’s mesmerising likeness are one of the most successful groups no other. A thoroughly modern medium Karen Carpenter. to the modern day Canadian crooner, throughout the world. whose appeal crosses the generations and The show features the stunning vocals will appeal to fans of big band music and The ‘Golden Oldies’ still make up a large remains the forerunner in the field of of international star Claire Furley, state Michael Bublé alike. part of their show – much to the enjoyment paranormal and spiritual matters. of the art video projection and lavish of their fans, who can resist singing Here is your chance to experience this very arrangements from 8 LIVE musicians. along to Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely

special event. ON MARCH WhAT’S Daughter, Silhouettes, There’s A Kind Includes all the classic Carpenters hits 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! £22.50 £21.50C £18.50 £19.50 £18F £23 £22C £21F TH TH TH TH FRI 18 MARCH 8PM SAT 19 MARCH 8PM SUN 27 MARCH 10AM - 4pm SUN 27 MARCH 8PM

WhAT’S ON FEBRUARY & MARCH ON FEBRUARY WhAT’S THE MANFREDS MUSIC HALL TAVERN EASTER ON THE PIER THE MAGIC OF THE There she was just a walkin’ down the Back by popular demand, Paul Carroll’s BEE GEES Come and celebrate Easter Sunday on the street, singing Do wah diddy diddy dum “girls” from MHT bring you a truly Pier – there’ll be Easter-themed craft making Enjoy The Bee Gees entire glittering diddy do! One of the most popular and magnificent night of dazzling costumes, activities, Easter treats to eat in our Tides songbook; their million-selling hits drawn instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60’s and side splitting laughter and a cast of unique Restaurant and our Pavilion Bar, an Easter from three chart-topping decades, all still the biggest audience pleaser at their characters singing and dancing all night trail ideal for children who want to explore the wrapped up in one spectacular live concert concerts some 50 years later. long. A night that will not only entertain Pier, competitions and other stuff going on show. Original Manfred Mann members Paul and amuse you, but will leave you with throughout the day. Pop along from 10am and Its all-star cast out-performs the original Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness unforgettable memories of the funniest get involved with celebrating Easter on our Bee Gees in their prime in the most are joined by Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe night out of the year! wonderful award-winning Pier! authoritative concert show on tour. This and Simon Currie as the exciting new fabulously authentic production ensures line-up of The Manfreds. the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive.

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TH TH ST ND MON 28 MARCH 3PM WED 30 MARCH 8PM FRI 1 APRIL 8PM SAT 2 APRIL 6.30PM THE STEVE HEWLETT STRICTLY: PAUL EASTWOOD VIENNA FESTIVAL SHOW An evening with Ian and Camilla Gagged and Bound BALLET - SWAN LAKE Steve Hewlett brings his Comedy Join Ian Waite and Camilla Dallerup After two sell out summer seasons, Paul One of the best known love stories, Ventriloquist Show back to CROMER from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing for Eastwood returns to the Pier in his own performed by the ever popular Vienna where it all began. Since his Britain’s an intimate evening of Dance, Songs and stand up comedy show. Just one man and a Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning Got Talent Final Success in 2013, Steve Stories from their time on the show. mic, suited and booted, he gives us a night scenery, international stars, and the has toured the UK with his own Show Ian and Camilla will be joined by of comedy performing all our favourite glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this ‘Thinking Inside the Box’ and supported professional singer Paul Amer and guests, gags and stories and those that were too a night not to be missed. Brian Conley, Jethro, Ronn Lucas and in this up close and personal evening. taboo during the summer show. So buckle It is the most popular ballet in the world. many more on their tours as well as up for night of fun and laughter. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the appearances on ITV and Phillip Schofield’s ON APRIL WhAT’S Includes special guests international full range of human emotions - from hope ‘TEXT SANTA’ and BBC’s Eggheads with singing group ‘The Honeypies ‘. to despair and terror to tenderness. Arthur Lager’s team ‘Steve’s Dummies’. Advisory appropriate age 16 years. There’s a chance to meet the Meet Steve after the Show. dancers after the show too. £20 £15 £13C £12F £25 £23C £22F £15 £14C £12.50F £15 ChILD UNDER 14 WhAT’S ON MARCH & APRIL ON MARCH & WhAT’S ST ST RD TH TH THURS 31 MARCH 8PM FRI 1 APRIL 2.30PM SUN 3 APRIL 3PM TUE 5 & WED 6 APRIL THE SIMON & RAPUNZEL #NNGT ARTISTS ACTOR’S SCRATCH GARFUNKEL STORY From the Emmy Award-winning team SING TO CELEBRATE SPRING PERFORMANCE behind the mega-hit television series, 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR Join COAST again at The Pier to be Join professional actors for a 2 day Friends, comes Rapunzel, an exciting workshop which will conclude with a Brand new show for 2016! Direct from entertained by more fine singers from musical perfect for all the family! Immersion performance on the famous Cromer Pier its success in London’s West End, a #North Norfolks’s Got Talent for another Theatre are thrilled to present the UK stage. Tuesday’s workshop will include SOLD OUT UK tour and standing wonderful afternoon’s entertainment that Premiere of this witty, tongue-in-cheek learning drama and movement skills, with ovations at every performance, The will appeal to young and old alike. retelling of a perennial favourite which gives a focus on working towards a performance Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using It is another chance to listen to the beautiful us a possessive mother who happens to be a on Wednesday. Wednesday will include huge projection photos, original film voices of the winners GELO and many witch, a tentative young man who happens further learning and direction from the footage and a full live band performing more. They are sure to touch your hearts to be a prince and a strong-willed but naïve professional actors, a dress rehearsal in the all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, young girl with the longest hair you’re ever and feel that Spring is here! This event is not to be missed as there will be worthy afternoon and a final performance in the ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many Rest assured this fairy tale isn’t going to be semi-finalists perfoming who narrowly evening. more.”Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio business as usual so get TANGLED in this missed making it to the final. Come and Open to children aged 11-18 years old. 2. “Authentic and Exciting” glittering gem of theatrical goodness. - The Stage. make up your own mind – should they have made it through? £40 per person for the 10 £19 £14 £10 CHILD under 14 £6 2 days. 11 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH TH TH SAT 9 APRIL 7.30PM TUES 12 APRIL 2.30PM SAT 16 APRIL 8PM SUN 17 APRIL 8PM ChoirFest: WE’LL MEET AGAIN PETE BROWN’S KAST OFF KINKS SEA CHANGE 2016 NEWGRASS CUTTERS Not to be missed! Former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’ including An evening featuring the best choirs Pete Brown, son of ‘Rock’n’Roll’ veteran From the Producer of WE’LL MEET their original drummer Mick Avory, with around North Norfolk. To celebrate the Joe, has formed a new and wonderfully AGAIN Duggie Chapman MBE is bringing John Dalton (bass/vocals), Ian Gibbons wealth of vocal music making in North talented Bluegrass band. a brand new Wartime Cavalcade show to (keyboards/vocals) and Dave Clarke Norfolk, Coast Arts are hosting an exciting celebrate 70 years this year since the end of Featuring the same superb musicians (guitar/vocals). evening of choir music. Featuring classical World War 2. who tour with Joe Brown at his sell-out Expect all the hits including You Really Got and contemporary music, each choir will gigs including the incredible Nashville Here is a show of REAL variety with a Me, Sunny Afternoon, Waterloo Sunset, perform on their own and together with tribute to our Armed Forces of Yesterday, recording artist and banjo/mandolin other choirs for a fabulous finale. Lola, Days, Come Dancing and much more!

WhAT’S ON APRIL WhAT’S Today and Tomorrow packed with all the virtuoso Richard Collins, Mike Nichols on Inspired by the Coast 2016 theme of great songs and music of the War Years. bass, legendary drummer and singer Phil Revolution, the Coast ChoirFest theme This is damp eye nostalgia that leaves Capaldi plus top producer Pete Brown on is Sea Change – beautiful, revolutionary everyone with a warm and sentimental guitar, lap steel and mandolin. All share a songs sung to the natural background glow. love of blue-grass music and the Newgrass music of the sea thundering underneath Cutters shows are very special events. the theatre. & MAY APRIL ON WhAT’S £6 £12.50 £10.50C £16 £15C £20 £19C £18F

TH TH TH ND THURS 14 APRIL 8PM FRI 15 APRIL 8PM WED 20 APRIL 8PM FRI 22 APRIL 8PM A NIGHT OF MONEY FOR NOTHING THE FUREYS PURPLE ZEPPELIN DIRTY DANCING DIRE STRAITS Legends of Irish music & song The Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin – Together on the same No film has captured the hearts of a FUREYS, renowned for their hit songs ‘I Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 bill for the very first time. In a “full on” generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, million albums worldwide and were the show with costume changes, you’ll hear the passion, indulge in the romance and ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, UK’s first stadium rock band. Their best more than 30 classic songs – basically THE celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her selling album Brothers in Arms sold over BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME! The time. Recast and re-scripted for 2016. Revel father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving 30 million copies, making it the fourth best accent is firmly on entertainment with in the moments you loved, the memories you Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc return to Cromer selling album in UK chart history. Ritchie Blackmore’s Lute, Jimmy Page’s made and music that’s resonated throughout Pier on 20th April 2016. Money For Nothing is a “must see” for twin neck Guitar and Theremin, and a very the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Their emotive songs stir many emotions . . . any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. special Violin Bow Solo! Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, Be tears and laughter, sadness and joy. Featuring all the hits from their first My Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscar- Come and experience the excitement of ever single, ‘Sultans of Swing’ through to winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one ‘Brothers in Arms’, this show will leave you mesmerising show! Don’t be the one sitting in the absolutely mesmerised! corner. Immerse yourself in the

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RD TH TH TH SAT 23 APRIL 7.30PM SUN 24 APRIL 3PM THURS 12 MAY 8PM FRI 13 MAY 8PM OLLY DAY THE NEW FOXTROT RICHARD DIGANCE TWO PIANOS & The Jonathan Wyatt Big Band SERENADERS LIVE ON STAGE Two Pianos will take you back in time to celebrate the magnificent 1950’s “Sun The ever popular Olly Day makes a Strictly Gershwin Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories Studios” era, performing classic hits from welcome return following his success as The New Foxtrot Serenaders, a seven piece but not many have supported Steve Martin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis, Chuck resident all-round-entertainer in the last vintage dance band from the South East, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Berry and many more. eleven Cromer Pier Christmas Shows. recreate the wonderful melodic music as Brian May of Queen. Richard Digance has. This April he’s back with his sell out music performed by the dance bands of the 1920s, Respected by comedians for his original Your evening will kick off to a rockin’ start and comedy show, along side the fabulous 30s and 40s. The New Foxtrot Serenaders material and by musicians for being an as two of the UK’s finest and charismatic WhAT’S ON MAY WhAT’S WhAT’S ON MAY WhAT’S Jonathan Wyatt Big Band plus special return to this year with Strictly Gershwin – accomplished performer/guitarist; his loyal rock ‘n’ roll pianists each individually guests, The Moonglow Sisters. an evening of the best loved melodies from 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 As well as his usual cheeky humour, Olly George and Ira Gershwin including I Got guitar playing to the super-loyal who have into a climatic and energetic piano duel will be singing some great swing songs Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From followed Richard since he had his own ITV between the two pianists, resolving into a from the big band era, made famous by Me, A Foggy Day, Nice Work If You Can series and even further when memorable night of foot Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin Tony Bennett Get It, Fascinatin’ Rhythm, Embraceable he started out in folk clubs. stomping rock ‘n’ roll. and Michael Bublé. You and the most recorded song of all time Summertime from Porgy and Bess. £18 £17F £14 £12C £16.50 £17 ST TH TH TH TH SUN 1 MAY 8PM 6 - 8 MAy 2PM & 7.30PM SAT 14 MAY 8PM SUN 15 MAY 8PM WATERLOO FOLK ON THE PIER THE BILLY JOEL ULTIMATE BOWIE The Best of Abba Tribute Show Now celebrating its 18th year, Norfolk’s largest SONGBOOK David Bowie’s sudden death has touched folk-rock and roots music event, affectionately In 1974 the little known Swedish pop Performed by Elio Pace people all over the world, as fans of all ages known as the ‘Best gig on the North Sea’, unite to mourn a true legend. Ultimate group Abba swept to superstardom with Following on from his highly-acclaimed once again offers another top class line-up Bowie pays tribute to the work of this their Eurovision winning ‘Waterloo’, and reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s headlined by a welcome return of Fairport global super-star, who will be truly missed, four decades later they remain as popular original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this Convention, the band that inspired the in a show that is visually stunning and as ever. sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal creation of Folk on the Pier back in 1998. This vocally impressive. Ed Blaney takes the music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive Now the phenominal new tribute show year also offers some BBC Radio 2 Folk Award spotlight and leads an eight-piece band hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are ‘Waterloo’ looks back at the sensational Winners, music from Wales and Brittany, that takes you from David Bowie’s early and My Life as well as fan favourites such rise to stardom of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny plus a fusion of traditional and modern dance years with hits such as “Starman”, through as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, and Anni-Frid! The unique Abba sound is styles and music in the spectacular Demon his remarkable career to songs like “Let’s Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. Don’t replicated with an incredible attention to Barbers XL Show. Dance”, China Girl”, and many more. The miss this electrifying concert performed by detail by a full live cast and band, from the Full line-up information can be found at band is not called “Ultimate Bowie” for the dynamic singer and opening refrain to the final www.folkonthepier.co.uk nothing – this show captures the essence piano-player, Elio Pace and sing-along chorus of this and authenticity of David Bowie in his magnificent 6-piece band. two-hour spectacular. Afternoon £17.50 Eve £19.50 concert! 14 £20 £19C £18F Fairport Convention weekend pass £95 £22 £21C £20F £17.50 15 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH TH TH TH TH THURS 19 MAY 8PM FRI 20 MAY 8Pm 28 MAy - 4 JUNE 2.30PM & 7.30PM 25 JUNE - 24 SEPTEMBER

ROY CHUBBY BROWN CRAB & LOBSTER Cromer and Sheringham CALAMITY JANE Operatic and Dramatic Society THE CROMER PIER SHOW Roy Chubby Brown, the original bad boy of Presented by the highly respected CSODS FESTIVAL The whip-cracking classic musical! British comedy is BIG, BRASH, and BACK (Cromer and Sheringham Operatic and This year our famous and highly acclaimed Opening Night Concert with a BANG for his 2016 tour! ‘Chubby’ Dramatic Society) this classic musical ‘End of the pier’ summer show stars This has become an established, must is ready to rock the boat one more time comedy is for all the family. Based on the comedian Phil Butler and Australia’s see, part of the North Norfolk Calendar. in his notoriously outrageous live show. CALAMITYCALAMITY much-loved film, the show includes the favourite comedy Juggler James BuSTAR. The concert highlights both professional He promises to pull no punches and leave songs ‘The Black Hills of Dakota’, ‘The The show has received 5 star reviews for and amateur local talent. This year’s no topic off-limits with his jaw-dropping Deadwood Stage’, ‘Just Blew in from the the last two years running and, according cast includes the ever popular Olly Day take on the world and everyone in it. JANEJANE Windy City’, and ‘Secret Love’. to critics, is the ‘must see’ variety show of and Nigel Boy Syer, The Sheringham Guaranteed to leave you gob-smacked, the summer. Tim Wardley, Chairman of Shantymen, having recently celebrated Sat 28 May - Sat 4 June An amateur production by arrangement don’t miss the chance to tell your friends . . . the National Piers Society said of last year’s their 25th Anniversary in 2015, Marlene’s Cromer Pier Pavilion with Josef Weinberger. I saw that Fat B*****d live!! show “Where West End Theatre magic School of Dance and supporting acts. comes to the seaside. Great entertainment Get the hottest ticket in town for the The concert starts the Crab & Lobster – A must see in Norfolk.” ON OCTOBER WhAT’S 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. 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 £20 £10 Booking opens Monday 22nd February. Summer Holidays. ST ND RD RD TH SAT 21 MAY 8PM SUN 22 MAY 8PM SAT 23 JULY 10AM - 4pm 23 JULY - 6 SEPTEMBER WhAT’S ON JUNE - SEPTEMBER ON WhAT’S SUPREME QUEEN THE SEARCHERS SUMMER OPEN DAY theatre tours SUPREME QUEEN have been paying With total record sales well in excess of Our Summer Open Day will include a special We now offer Theatre Tours, during homage to the world’s most theatrical and 50 million, The Searchers still have great outdoor performance* by our summer show the summer, for anyone interested in dramatic Rock band since 1995 and in that appeal to audiences of all ages. They tour cast and behind the scenes Theatre Tours (just having a sneaky peek behind the scenes time have had a huge impact on audiences the globe as much today as they have done £3 per person, children £1) where you’ll get or interested in the history of Cromer across the UK, Europe and Asia. throughout a career spanning 5 decades. to hear about the history of the Pier and our Pier and our famous Seaside Special Front man, Scott Maley plays a uncannily Their special ‘solo’ concert is a highly famous Seaside Special Cromer Pier Shows, as “Cromer Pier Show” shows, as well as a realistic ‘Freddy’ with just the right look, entertaining show and has been well as a look at some costumes! look at some of our costumes! We’ll cover stage persona and, most importantly of all, enthusiastically and warmly received There’ll also be craft making activities and a technical, historical, marketing and general the most incredibly powerful voice! throughout the world. Combined with competition. There’ll be other stuff going on information about our theatre. Featuring an enormously talented band anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self- too throughout the day. Keep an eye on our Tours are available on Tuesdays and including Nathan Mathers who brings all contained concert includes all their famous website for further details. Saturdays. Tours start at 11am (additional the electric guitar virtuosity required to hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides * Weather permitting! tours at 1pm on Saturdays) and will play a very convincing Brian and a selection of other collector and well normally last no more than one hour. May, their attention to detail known favourites. is truly impressive. £22.50 £21.50C 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 16 £20 £19C £18F £20.50F Theatre Tours - just turn up! for more details 01263 512495. £1 CHILDREN (UNDER 16) 17 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH ST TH TH FRI 30 SEPTEMBER 8PM SAT 1 OCTOBER 8PM SAT 8 october 8PM FRI 14 OCTOBER 8PM CHARITY NIGHT JOHNNY CASH TUCKER AND FINALLY After a successful fund-raising evening in ROADSHOW After 3 years away from his favourite pier PHIL COLLINS 2014, organiser Graham Jones brings the The only show to be endorsed by the CASH and seaside crowd, Tucker is back! This ‘And Finally . . . Phil Collins’ are recognised charity event back for 2016. The evening brand new show includes many tales family! We welcome back the Johnny Cash as the market leaders and definitive Phil promises to deliver comedy, music and a about his own life as a Husband, Comic Roadshow featuring respected singer/ Collins & Genesis tribute show. Now few surprises along the way. Acts include the and Dad of two beautiful girls. Tucker is songwriter Clive John. Now an even bigger in their eighth year together this truly bands Playing for Cake, Tap the Barrel and a generator of laughter who doesn’t have show than ever, introducing the ‘Carter amazing eleven piece band which includes Hollowlands and local Mundesley comedian to try to be funny, it just happens. He has Sisters’ and brass section the ‘JC Horns’ the ‘And Finally Horns’ faithfully re-create Pat Nearney. Charities to benefit this year a very natural style of delivery that pulls accompanied by emotive screen visuals. all the classic hits from the Phil Collins are Benjamin Foundation, Cromer War the crowd in, much in the same way as Lee and Genesis timeless back catalogue. As Memorial Fund and Break. The show takes the audience from the Mack. Tuckers comedy comes from real always the ‘two drummer’ line up remains 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in life and good gag writing that is fast and an integral part of the act but in 2016 between. This is simply the best celebration straight to the point. the addition of a dedicated percussionist WhAT’S ON OCTOBER WhAT’S of Johnny Cash in the world. performing the Louis Conte role, has moved the ‘And Finally’ experience to a whole different league. £12 £10C £19 £18C £17F £18 £18.50 £17.50C

ND TH TH TH SUN 2 october 8PM FRI 7 OCTOBER 8PM SAT 15 OCTOBER 8PM SUN 16 OCTOBER 8PM T REXTASY THE ROY ORBISON THINK FLOYD JACKSON LIVE

T.Rextasy have now been performing STORY Think Floyd’s brand new production Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in ON OCTOBER & NOVEMBER WhAT’S around the world for over 20 years, a features complete performances of The Barry Steele and Friends his prime has to be the most vocally and career that ironically out lives Marc’s very Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were This celebration of The Big O’s musical visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as Here - arguably two the most influential legacy is quite simply unmissable as Barry to have toured UK theatres. Ben is joined by the world’s only official live tribute band albums of all time. Steele takes you on a musical journey in his incredible Band and Dancers who work dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and Think Floyd take enormous pride in their way through all the hits. the only band endorsed and approved time celebrating the Big O’s 80th birthday. recreating all the atmosphere, visual He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original Add to the mix star guests paying homage magnitude and musical excellence of Pink voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s to stars who really who toured and Floyd, live on stage and their production Billie Jean are truly sensational. Jackson catalogue management. The band has performed with Roy, and you have yourself will also include the whole range of Live in Concert features all-live vocals and been described by many as ‘beyond the an incredible fusion of 60’s Solid Gold classic Floyd from Syd Barrett through to superb musicians and dancers, fabulous boundaries of tribute’. Classics and contemporary musical genius on one stage. 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! 18 £20 £19C £18F £20 £20 £19C £18F £20 £19C £18F 19 F = Friends of the Theatre C = Concessions

TH TH TH TH MON 17 OCTOBER 8PM FRI 28 - SUN 30 OCTOBER SAT 5 NOVEMBER 8PM LES MISÉRABLES CROMER PIER HALLOWEEN SCARE! THE ELVIS YEARS SCHOOL EDITION™ The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical Cromer Pier is an iconic piece of historical Performed entirely by students production which brings to the stage the Meet Victorian architecture and home to a beautiful incredible and compelling story of the ‘king A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and and intimate theatre. Rumour has it that the of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley. CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG theatre is haunted by ghosts of the past, who father christmas School Edition special adaptation licensed by walk the backstage corridors and dressing With a top line-up of actor-musicians, JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of rooms once dusk settles on the North sea. multiple costume changes and nostalgic saturdays & sundays in december MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and Do you have the nerve to find out who they film footage, this glittering two-hour CAMERON MACKINTOSH (OVERSEAS) LTD are? For the first time ever Cromer Pier will production charts the musical and This is an immensely popular show and one be opening its doors, after dark, for those emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing to book early for. TurningPointProductions amongst you who are curious . . . Not suitable journey from poor truck-driving teenager association with STheatreCompany for the feint hearted. from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, in partnership with COAST2016, The Pier will also be holding a FREE Hollywood and finally the legendary Las ArtsNorthNorfolk and Cromer Pier, will be Halloween Open Day during the daytime on Vegas concerts. 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! £20

RD TH TH TH THURS 3 NOVEMBER 8PM FRI 4 NOVEMBER 8PM SAT 26 NOVEMBER - FRI 30 DECEMBER TALON THE REAL THING THE CROMER PIER The best of The Eagles Britain’s No.1 Soul band, celebrate an CHRISTMAS SHOW incredible 40 years in the business. The WhAT’S ON NOVEMBER & DECEMBER ON NOVEMBER WhAT’S In 2016 Talon presents a brand-new Our Cromer Pier Christmas Show returns three original vocalists, Chris and Eddie production of their award winning ‘Best of for its 12th year this year and with an Amoo and Dave Smith perform with their Eagles’. They have become a brand name in amazing increase in sales for 2015, you will own 5 piece band in a performance of their own right who are not only revered need to book your tickets early to get your their million selling hit singles in the 70’s, Box Office by their peers, respected by the music favourite seats – this show is fast becoming including: “You To Me Are Everything” 01263 512495 industry but dearly loved by their massive the favourite family Christmas Show in “Can’t Get By Without You” and “Feel The Advance Booking is Essential!! and expanding fan base that together have Norfolk! Read all about it on pages 22 & 23. F o r c e”. become a ‘family’. visit our website for more details The Real Thing regularly perform at the on dates, times and pricing 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 “Our 2 year old absolutely loved her first ever experience of meeting Father such as Rick Astley, Boy George, Belinda once again with what Christmas and what a way for her to be introduced to this magical time of year. Carlisle, Kool and the Gang and Chic. promises to be an EVENT . . . 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. 20 £21 £20C £22.50 £22C 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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22 23 HOW TO FIND US HOW TO BOOK By Road By Rail Booking Conditions Returning Tickets To Cromer via: Bittern Line from Norwich and We accept Visa, Mastercard and Switch. TICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED. A148 East from Kings Lynn and Holt Sheringham. Telephone National We are here There will be a £2.00 booking fee per Re-sale or exchange (min 7 days notice) A140 North from Norwich Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950 or online transaction. For many incoming available for Cromer Pier Show tickets productions the majority of the ticket only. Re-sales are only considered for

A149 North from Great Yarmouth online at www.bitternline.com TO BOOK HOW income is paid to the Production Company shows that are sold out. A charge of £2.00 The nearest pay and display car parks Coaches Access & per ticket will apply. HOW TO FIND US TO FIND HOW or Promoter. We will therefore retain the in town are on Meadow Road and Parking booking fee to cover the charges applied Latecomers Cadogan Road. to us by our financial and booking system Mini buses and small coaches can providers. Please note a ‘card charge’ will In consideration of our patrons, we regret No parking on the promenade. drop off and pick up at the Pier no longer apply. If you book and pay in latecomers will not be admitted until a entrance. Full size coaches drop off Disabled parking (limited) at the person at the Box Office or over the phone suitable break in the performance. The at the top of the Melbourne Slope at West end of the Promenade. Disabled you will not be charged the £2.00 booking management reserve the right to refuse the junction of New Street and the visitors can be dropped off and fee. admission. collected at the Pier entrance, however A149. The Coach Park is situated in Cadogan Road. Disabled Access there is no parking on the Pier Front Stalls Reservations There are ramps to the Pier entrance and forecourt. Travel Information Lower Stalls Reservations can only be made for group bookings (of 10 or more) and must be paid wheelchair access to our Restaurant, Gift Telephone Traveline: 0871 2002233 Premium Seats During the planned coastal works for within one month of the show date (or Shop and Pavilion Bar. There are limited or online at www.traveline.org.uk Tiered Stalls/Balcony vehicle access to the Pier will be will automatically be released). We cannot wheelchair positions within our theatre Side Seats available - please call our Box Office hold your seats unless these terms are met. and very limited wheelchair storage for further information. 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 Our Theatre Box Office is located at the entrance to the pier box office for more information. 24 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 A GLANCE ON AT WhAT’S 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 27 Let’s keep in touch . . . Sign up to our e-newsletter online at cromerpier.co.uk

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