Autumn 2015 NT Live: Beaux Stratagem NT Live: Coriolanus p. 3 Back to Broadway 3 September p. 2 24 September 17 October Well hello there! p. 3
We warmly welcome you to the Bacon Theatre this autumn for another full programme of events for the whole family.
This season brings fantastic live music from all quarters: Ben Waters, Mick Dolan Memorial Ben Waters and Guests p. 2 18 September p. 3 16 October Mike Denver, Johnny Coppin, The Kast off Kinks, The Bohemians Coppélia and Back to Broadway, plus an uplifting musical tribute to the life The Pantaloons: Macbeth 19 November of Mick Dolan. NT Live screenings continue and RSC Live make a 30 October p. 4 welcome addition to our event cinema line-up, starting with Henry V. p. 4 p. 5 Other stage highlights include: The Pantaloons’ mad-cap version of 5 November Shakespeare’s Macbeth; Vienna Festival Ballet’s beautiful rendition of NT Live: Hamlet NT p. 5 Coppélia; and Blunderbus Theatre Company’s enchanting Christmas show, Santa’s Little Helper. The Kast off Kinks p. 4 13 November RSC Live: Henry V 21 October We look forward to seeing you, Mike Denver Pick of the season... 20 November Santa’s Little Helper Team Bacon x 9 December Santa’s Little p. 5 Helper ]
9 Dec at 10.30am PG In the Bacon Teatre p. 6 p. 6
The Bohemians p. 6 Johnny Coppin p. 7 21 - 22 December p. 6 21 November 10 December Paddington [ DCS Summer Camps Adverts x 2 for Amy_Layout 1 19/06/2015 08:01 Page 2
National Theatre Live The Slow Boys National Theatre Live (encore) Lifting the Blues SUMMER CAMPS 2015 The Beaux’ Stratagem [12A] The Mick Dolan Memorial Concert Coriolanus [12A] Ben Waters and Very Special Guests Back to Broadway ls ls ir ir ys G G o & & s B y ys o o B B SUMMER
RUGBY £75 CRICKET £100 HOCKEY £100 CAMPS 2015 Monday 10th to ys Monday 10th to Monday 17th to Monday 24th to o B Wednesday 12th Wednesday 12th August Thursday 20th August Thursday 27th August August 9.00 am-12.00pm School Years 4-6 9.00 am-12.00pm School Years 2-6 9.00 am-12.00pm School Years 2-6 Absolutely fantastic pianist A truly unforgettable evening not 1.00 pm-4.00pm School Years 7-9 1.00 pm-4.00pm School Years 7+ 1.00 pm-4.00pm School Years 7+ 9.00 am-12.00pm School Years 4-6 £75 “ Jools Holland “ to be missed Te Observer Contact: Dave Thompson 01242 267431 / [email protected] www.deanclose.org.uk/Summer-Camps 1.00 pm-4.00pm RUGBY School Years 7-9 Thursday 3 September 7.00 pm Friday 18 September 7.30 pm Thursday 24 September 7.00 pm Friday 16 October 7.15 pm Saturday 17 October 7.30 pm ls ir Monday 17th to G £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 £20.00 HiRe £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 £24.00 HiRe £18.00 (£16.00) & Thursday 20th ys o B August Simon Godwin directs George Farquhar’s a treat for fans of folk, blues and rock, this The Donmar Warehouse production of Ben Waters is one of Jools Holland’s top Back to Broadway is the all-singing, all- 9.00 am-12.00pm School Years 2-6 £100 wild comedy of love and cash. The ‘Beaux’: memorial concert remembers Mick Dolan. Coriolanus, Shakespeare’s searing tragedy ten favourite pianists of all time. Jools dancing, theatrical sensation that invites 1.00 pm-4.00pm Mr aimwell and Mr archer, two charming Mick worked in music as a musician, a of political manipulation and revenge, even asked him to play at his wedding. you to take a journey through the magical CRICKET School Years 7+ dissolute young men who have blown sound engineer and producer and inhabited returns to cinemas by popular demand. Ben has also played at parties for Mick world of musicals; with unforgettable their fortunes in giddy London. Their both the rock and folk world, working with When an old adversary threatens Rome, Jagger and performed with the greats: performances, dazzling costumes and ls ir Monday 24th to G ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money. The pair artistes as diverse as Steve Winwood, the city calls once more on her hero and Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, The Rolling original choreography. Be enthralled by & Thursday 27th ys encounter a variety of human obstacles: a ashley Hutchings, Johnny Coppin, u2, defender: Coriolanus. But famine threatens Stones and Mick Hucknall. Ben Waters the unforgettable One Day More from Les o B August crooked landlord, a fearsome highwayman, Ralph McTell, Show of Hands, Fisherman’s the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an will perform at the Bacon Theatre together Misérables, the epic Circle of Life from 9.00 am-12.00pm a maid on the make, a furious butler and a Friends and Mick Jagger. Some of these appetite for change and on returning from with his band of equally fne musicians. the Lion King, the uplifting Time Of My School Years 2-6 £100 1.00 pm-4.00pm strange, turbulent priest. But their greatest will be performing to honour his life. the feld, Coriolanus must confront the Plus, support by Jade Olivia Patrick. Life from Dirty Dancing and the fantastic HOCKEY School Years 7+ obstacle is love. voice of an angry people. Defying Gravity from Wicked, plus many other timeless showstoppers performed in aid of Help Musicians uK Contact: Dave Thompson 01242 267431 Live Recorded in aid of Maggie’s Cancer Care live on stage. [email protected] Running time: 180 minutes and Macmillan Cancer Support Running time: 180 minutes Sponsored by Cotswold Curtains www.deanclose.org.uk/Summer-Camps www.steveparrishracing.comntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk helpmusicians.org.uk ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk benwaters.com backtobroadway.co.uk
2 BOx OFFiCe 01242 258002 WWW.BaCONTHeaTRe.CO.uK 3 RSC Live The Pantaloons National Theatre Live Vienna Festival Ballet Henry V [12A] Macbeth Hamlet [12A] The Kast off Kinks Coppélia 191 - 192 400 - 402 THE PHIL MACK INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY SHOW presents Mike Part alternative rock band, part thespian... A full house and a standing ovation Te entire show was captivating from start “ wholly charming Te Times “ Te Stables, Milton Keynes “ to fnish Welwyn Hatfeld Times Denver
Wednesday 21 October 7.00 pm Friday 30 October 7.30 pm Thursday 5 November 7.00 pm Friday 13 November 7.30 pm Thursday 19 November 7.00 pm
£16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 £14.00 (£12.00) £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 £20.00 (£18.00) £18.50 (£17.50) Student £13.50
Henry iV is dead and Hal is King. With Taking their cues from flm noir, gangland academy award® nominee Benedict The Kast off Kinks are former members Vienna Festival Ballet’s Coppélia england in a state of unrest, he must Britain and the clowning tradition (yes, Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The of the legendary band The Kinks, back embellishes the original e.T.a. Hoffmann HiRe leave his rebellious youth behind, striving really) the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons imitation Game) takes on the title role together to play great music and to re-live tale with fabulous dancing and beautiful to gain the respect of his nobility and Theatre Company put a contemporary of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. as a the good times. This impressive line-up storytelling. a lively production infused Fri 20th November at 8.00pm people. Laying claim to parts of France spin on Shakespeare’s most dangerous country arms itself for war, a family tears features Mick avory, John Dalton, ian with old world charm, Coppélia appeals to A night of live music from Ireland’s and following an insult from the French play. Tragic and hilarious in equal measures itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s Gibbons and Dave Clarke. expect all audiences of all ages with its captivating all-round Country Music singer Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and this innovative take on ‘The Scottish death but paralysed by the task ahead, the hits, including: You Really Got Me, story of an eccentric toymaker and his prepares for a war that he hopes will unite Play’ features femmes fatale, high-speed Hamlet rages against the impossibility Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny beloved doll. The colourful costumes, Plus special guest his country. Henry V will be broadcast live chases, killer lines, killer crimes and some of his predicament, threatening both his afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, vibrant characters and beautiful music from the RSC in the 600th anniversary seriously weird sisters. sanity and the security of the state. Come Dancing, plus many more for a from Delibes all combine to create a Lisa Stanley week of the Battle of agincourt. great night out. magical and comical ballet classic that warms and entertains from start to fnish. Live Recorded Tickets: £25 Running time: tbc ages 12yrs + Running time: 240 minutes rsclive.co.uk thepantaloons.co.uk ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk kastoffkinks.co.uk viennafestivalballet.com www.philmackcountry.com
4 BOx OFFiCe 01242 258002 WWW.BaCONTHeaTRe.CO.uK 5 Plus, Autism The Bohemians Blunderbus Johnny Coppin Festive Family Film Friendly Screening... Promenade Productions proudly present Live Queen Santa’s Little Helper All on a Winter’s Night Paddington [PG] their Traditional Family Pantomime Mon 21st Dec at
Paddington 5pm For further details visit [PG www.bacontheatre.co.uk ] a Jand theck Beanstalk Coming soon Tanks you guys - Brilliant! Children’s theatre at its best Hugely enjoyable A charming and sweet-natured family flm, 20th-26th January 2016 “ Brian May “ Te Stage “ Manchester Evening News “ full of wit and fun Te Guardian at The Bacon Theatre Santa from 4.00pm Saturday 21 November 7.30 pm Wednesday 9 December 10.30 am Thursday 10 December 7.30 pm Tuesday 22 December Film at 5.00pm Hatherley Road, Cheltenham
£9.00 (£8.00) Family £32.00 Child (to include a treat from Santa) £17.00 (£15.00) £16.00 £9.00 £7.00 Tickets from £10 The Bohemians are the most dynamic Young albert Tuttle is nearly 7 years old; One of England’s fnest singer-songwriters adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books, Call 01242 224144 and exciting Queen tribute band currently far too old to believe in Santa. But albert presents a feast of carols, songs, humorous Paddington follows the comic misadventures of a Mersey Beatles touring the world. Standing ovations is in for a big surprise for as he sleeps on readings and folklore in a show that has polite young bear with an endearing talent for comic 23 April or visit www.promenadeproductions.co.uk greet their performances which include Christmas eve, a big fat man wearing bright become an essential Christmas event. chaos. arriving alone at Paddington Station from full staging, stunning lighting, backdrops, red pyjamas tumbles down his chimney Johnny Coppin is joined by the queen of the deepest Peru, Paddington soon fnds that city life is pyrotechnics and a baby grand piano. like a roly poly pudding. With lots of laughs accordion Karen Tweed, Cheltenham’s very not all he had imagined. The Bohemians promise a night to and sing-along songs, little people aged 3-7 own Paul Burgess on fddle and recorders, remember as they recreate the glory days will love this funny, festive adventure with ex Decameron members Dik Cadbury and Father Christmas will be dropping by before the of Queen - the craziness of the 1970s and a very happy ending, guaranteed to have Geoff March, plus seasonal images by screening of this magical adventure flm, so bring the magic of the 1980s, live in concert. their spirits fying higher than Rudolph. award-winning photographer Martin Fry. along your letters for Santa and join us for an AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION afternoon of festive fun. Sponsored by
ages 3yrs + Dir: Paul King | uK, France | 2014 | 95min Summer Dreaming 23 June thebohemians.com blunderbus.co.uk redskyrecords.co.uk paddington.com
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8 BOx OFFiCe 01242 258002 WWW.BaCONTHeaTRe.CO.uK 9 SEPTEMBER Thur 19 Vienna Festival Ballet: Coppélia 7.00 pm Thur 3 NT Live: The Beaux Stratagem [12A] 7.00 pm Tickets: £18.50 (£17.50) Child £13.50 Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 Fri 20 Mike Denver HiRe 8.00 pm Fri 18 The Mick Dolan Memorial Concert HiRe 7.30 pm Tickets: £25.00 Tickets: £20.00 Sat 21 The Bohemians: Live Queen 7.30 pm Thur 24 NT Live (Encore): Coriolanus [12A] 7.00 pm Tickets: £17.00 (£15.00) Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 DECEMBER
Sat 26 CoadyCrew: B2P 2015 HiRe 7.00 pm Mon 7 LabLive: Christmas Science Lecture HiRe 10.30 am - Sun 27 Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) or 5.00 pm Free event for KS3 pupils in Gloucestershire www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/education/take-part OCTOBER Wed 9 Blunderbus: Santa’s Little Helper 10.30 am Fri 16 Lifting the Blues: Ben Waters and Friends 7.15 pm Tickets: £9.00 (£8.00) Family £32.00 Tickets: £24.00 HiRe Thur 10 Johnny Coppin: All on a Winter’s Night 7.30 pm Sat 17 Back to Broadway 7.30 pm Tickets: £16.00 Child £9.00 HiRe Tickets: £18.00 (£16.00) Thur 17 Janet Marshall Dance Studio HiRe 7.00 pm Wed 21 RSC Live: Henry V [12A] 7.00 pm - Sat 19 Tickets: £11.00 (£9.00) or Sat Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 Box Offce: 01242 519357 / 01242 221296 2.30 pm Sat 24 Photographer Will Cheung FRPS HiRe 7.30 pm Mon 21 Film: Paddington [PG] 4.00 pm Tickets: £12.00 -Tue 22 Tickets: £7.00 (includes treat from Santa) Box Offce: 0844 576 2210 JANUARY Fri 30 The Pantaloons: Macbeth 7.30 pm Tickets: £14.00 (£12.00) Wed 20 Promenade Productions: HiRe 7.00 pm - Sun 24 Jack and the Beanstalk or Sat/Sun NOVEMBER Tickets: £10.00 - £16.00 2.30 pm Thur 5 NT Live: Hamlet [12A] 7.00 pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 The Bacon Theatre Fri 13 The Kast off Kinks 7.30 pm Dean Close School Tickets: £20.00 (£18.00) Hatherley Road Cheltenham Sun 15 Pauline Quirk Academy: Utopia HiRe 7.00 pm GL51 6eP Tickets: £15.00
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