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The Little Mermaid 4 Thu 21 – Sat 23 September 2017 Beautiful 5 Thank you to everyone who has supported Tue 26 – Sat 30 September 2017 We are delighted to thank our our auditorium appeal so far. Cilla the Musical 6 Mayflower 90 Patrons for supporting Tue 3 – Sat 7 October 2017 our auditorium appeal: Plans are moving forward for our £3.9m Julia Bland, Mrs Rita Boxall, Robert and Show: Rambert 7 refurbishment in 2018, which will see Tue 10 & Wed 11 October 2017 Judith Dowdall, Roger and Tina Harrison, our auditorium repainted, new seating Sally Louise Hillyear Bsc, Amanda and Martyn 8 in our Stalls and Circle, the orchestra pit Thu 12 – Sun 15 October 2017 Hole, Gary and Jane Joyce, Mrs Denise Pope, repositioned, new environmentally-friendly Ian and Linda Ritchie, Cameron & MacKenzie Welsh National Opera 9 LED lighting and accessibility improvements. Ritchie-Cox, Andy and Cindy Taylor, Wed 18 – Sat 21 October 2017 Mr David and Mrs Eva Wilson Dance Show: Acosta Danza 10 This work is essential not just to preserve Mon 23 & Tue 24 October 2017 the building, but to the benefit of over To find out more about becoming All or Nothing 11 500,000 people each year who enjoy an individual or corporate Patron, Fri 27 & Sat 28 October 2017 visiting our theatre. please contact us on: 02380 711834 The Band 12 or [email protected] Tue 31 Oct – Sat 11 November 2017 We need your help toward Legally Blonde 14 the cost of this project We have a fantastic programme of shows Tue 14 – Sat 18 November 2017 running up to June 2018 including Sunset 15 We have secured £2.54 million towards our Boulevard, Miss Saigon, War Horse, The Kite Tue 21 – Sat 25 November 2017 refurbishment so far, but as an unsubsidised Runner and launching the UK tour of Titanic and independent charitable trust we need the Musical to name a few so read on… Nutcracker 16 Wed 29 Nov – Sat 2 December 2017 your help to raise the remaining £1.35 million needed. Kind regards, Slava’s Snow Show 17 Tue 5 – Sat 9 December 2017 Become a Mayflower 90 Patron Snow White 18–19 Fri 15 December 2017 – Sun 7 January 2018 2018 marks our theatre’s 90th birthday. We are Michael Ockwell Family Shows 20 seeking a limited number of Mayflower 90 Chief Executive The Snowman 21 Patrons, who will all receive special membership Wed 10 – Sun 14 January 2018 benefits and join us at an exclusive re-opening Sunset Boulevard 22–23 celebration in September 2018. Tue 16 – Sat 20 January 2018 25 Our Patrons will be amongst the very Mon 22 – Sat 27 January 2018 first people to see our newly refurbished The Sleeping Beauty 26 auditorium, before we re-open to the public. Wed 31 January – Sat 3 February 2018 Fat Friends 27 Mon 5 – Sat 10 February 2018 Tango Moderno 28 How you can help: Tue 13 – Sat 17 February 2018 Miss Saigon 32–33 Wed 21 February – Sat 17 March 2018 Give a general donation, Sponsor a plaque on one Text MAYF10 £10 to 70070 ’s Cinderella 34 which will be directed to of our new seats, donating to donate £10 to Mayflower Tue 27 – Sat 31 March 2018 the areas in most need £300 for five years Theatre and make a Further 2018 Shows 30–35–44 or £500 for ten difference today

Connect 2 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk with us on Box Office: 02380 711811 3 THURSDAY 21 – SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017 TUESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 FRI – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £39.50 | £34.50 | £32.50 | £29.50 | £20 TUE – SAT 7.30PM & WED, THU & SAT 2PM THU 7.30PM £29.50 | £24.50 | £21 | £19 | £15 £48.50 | £43.50 | £34.50 | £23.50

Following the success of Beauty & the Beast, Northern Ballet returns to for the world première of The Little Mermaid.

When a young mermaid is finally allowed her first glimpse of life beyond the ocean, she is enthralled by what she sees. After falling desperately in love with a man, she will do Photography of West End production End West of Photography anything she can to live a human life.

With music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, this beautiful new ballet will reimagine the classic fairytale and take you on ‘A STREAM OF ‘I FELT THE EARTH MOVE a journey beneath the waves. CLASSICS’ UNDER MY FEET’ The Observer Mail On Sunday

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming the Olivier and Tony award®-winning one of the most successful solo acts in popular West End and Broadway show, is coming to music history. Southampton as part of its first ever UK tour! Along the way she wrote the soundtrack to a Long before she was Carole King, the chart- generation, including one of the best-selling topping music legend, she was an ordinary girl albums of all time, Tapestry, and countless with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, stardom, from being part of a hit song-writing You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Book a meal before the show call 02380 711833 team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, or visit mayflower.org.uk relationship with fellow writers and best friends and The Locomotion.

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THE NEW MUSICAL FOR ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART BASED ON THE HIT ‘Exhilarating TELEVISION SERIES and poignant’ The Sunday Times BILL KENWRIGHT & LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT BAFTA AWARD WINNING JEFF POPE’S GHOST THE MUSICAL Christopher Bruce’s masterpiece plus other works THE SPECTACULAR RISE OF ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED ENTERTAINERS OF ALL TIME

CILLA – THE MUSICAL is the spectacular The musical score is the ultimate soundtrack to and heart-warming musical adaptation of the hit the 60’s including Cilla’s greatest hits Anyone ITV series by Bafta-Award winner, Jeff Pope Who Had a Heart, Alfie and Something Tells (Philomena, Mrs Biggs and the acclaimed Me, Twist and Shout by , California Photo: Anthony Crickmay Little Boy Blue). Dreamin by The Mamas and The Papas’ and Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances, is one of of the 2016 National Dance Award for Modern many more. the most popular works in Rambert’s history. Choreography. Two lovers meet by moonlight, It tells the extraordinary story of the ordinary and a dark secret threatens to tear them apart. girl from whose teenage dreams of KARA LILY HAYWORTH plays Cilla. Following It tells stories of love and compassion, as stardom lead her to becoming one of Britain’s weeks of open auditions countrywide, Kara death (in the form of the iconic ‘ghost dancers’) Completing the evening is A Linha Curva, best-loved entertainers of all time. By the age was named as the girl who will step into the interrupts the lives of a series of ordinary Rambert’s colourful, percussion-fuelled party- of just 25 Cilla White would be known as singer Legend’s coveted shoes. Executive Producer people. Visually referencing celebrations of the piece. 28 dancers, four samba drummers and and TV Star Cilla Black, Number One selling and Cilla’s son, Robert Willis, said of Kara: Day of the Dead, and driven by the rhythms of a dazzling light show create a performance of artist and at the fore-front of the Brit-Pop ‘I knew she was the one my mum would traditional Latin American music, it is a moving, infectious energy. music scene. have wanted!’ intensely human work. Running time 2 hours 10 minutes, 2 intervals. DIRECTED BY BILL KENWRIGHT AND BOB TOMSON EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROBERT WILLIS Also on the programme from Britain’s national DESIGN GARY McCANN SOUND DAN SAMSON dance company is Transfigured Night, winner Post show Q&A Tuesday 10 October Photo: Rex Features Connect with us on See page 31 for details. 6 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk Southampton Sep 2017 brochure image.indd 1 Box Office: 02380 71181113/06/20177 18:13:13 THURSDAY 12 – SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER 2017 WEDNESDAY 18 – SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2017 THU – SAT 7PM, SAT 3.30PM, SUN 2.30PM Welsh National Opera returns with two thrilling productions marking the 100th £28.50 | £24.50 | £19.50 anniversary of the Russian Revolution alongside one of the best-loved and most entertaining of all operas in one unforgettable week.

Die Fledermaus Johann Strauss II THU 19 OCT 7.15PM & SAT 21 OCT 4PM £49.50 | £46.50 | £41.50 | £32.50 | £23.50 | £15 Join us for a magnificent masquerade ball, with two performances of Johann Strauss II’s sparkling comedy Die Fledermaus featuring some of the most irresistible melodies ever written for stage.

Sung in English with surtitles in English.

Adapted by Dave Simpson ★★★★★ ‘Imaginative, inventive ‘A triumph. Ideal for and entertaining’ the whole family’ Eugene Onegin From the House Herald Express Manchester Evening News Tchaikovsky of the Dead WED 18 OCT 2017 7PM E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Forced to leave the comforts of their £49.50 | £46.50 | £41.50 | £32.50 | £23.50 | £15 Janáček’s FRI 20 OCT 2017 7.30PM Children is brought thrillingly to life in privileged London life in exchange for a High society and affairs of the heart clash £49.50 | £46.50 | £41.50 | £32.50 | £23.50 | £15 a stunning new stage production. simple rural existence, this fractured family in Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous tale of unrequited soon discover new friendships that will love, Eugene Onegin, all through a score full Be transported to a claustrophobic Siberian This best-loved tale, made famous by the change their lives forever. of wonderfully romantic choruses and prison for From the House of the iconic 1970 movie starring evocative arias. Dead which sees WNO Artistic Director and , delivers a thrilling Complete with beautiful period costumes, David Pountney and Music Director Tomáš Sung in Russian, with English surtitles. coming of age story and a fascinating digital projections and ingenious designs, Hanus uniting for a new critical edition of insight into Edwardian rural life. this new production promises an uplifting Janáček’s original score. theatrical experience for all ages, packed When their father mysteriously disappears with with intrigue and adventure. Sung in English, with English surtitles. two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Booking is also open for Spring 2018 performances of Tosca, Don Giovanni and a new Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down. production of La forza del destino.

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Based on the life and music of the small faces WRITTEN BY AND STARRING Starring CAROL HARRISON Chris Simmons Photo: Manuel Vason

Produced by Sadler’s Wells rarely been seen outside the country, and & Valid Productions HHHHH commission new pieces from international DAILY RECORD choreographers who will take inspiration from Acosta Danza their iconic nation. Debut The coolest musical ever For their first UK tour, in which Acosta himself Following an exceptional career as a ballet makes a guest appearance, they will perform star, international dance icon Carlos Acosta works by Cuban choreographer Marianela In 1964, a new phenomenon exploded onto The Small Faces encapsulated all that is Mod, launches his brand new company, Boán, international artist Jorge Crecis, the dingy British streets. It was the essence a unique blend of taste and testosterone, neat, Acosta Danza. Spanish dance-maker Goyo Montero, New of all that was cool. It was Mod. clothes obsessed and street-wise. But these York City Ballet resident choreographer Justin cult sophisticates shared another passion, their Based in Havana, the company is made up of Peck and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sidi Mods stuck two fingers up at the class-ridden dedication to Rhythm ‘n’ Blues. ‘All or Nothing’ the best dancers Cuba has to offer, who have Larbi Cherkaoui. society and its dull redundant culture. features an arsenal of iconic hits like Whatcha trained in both ballet and contemporary dance They were working-class free spirits who Gonna Do About It, Lazy Sunday, Tin Soldier, styles. They will perform new and existing Co-produced with The Movement and rode sexy, streamlined Italian Vespas or Sha La La La Lee, Itchycoo Park and of course pieces by Cuban choreographers who have Festspielhaus St Pölten. Lambrettas. All Or Nothing.

Connect 10 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk with us on Includes strong language. Box Office: 02380 711811 11 TUES 31 OCTOBER – SAT 11 NOVEMBER 2017 TICKETS SELLING FAST WEEK 1: TUE – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, THU & SAT 2PM WEEK 2: MON – THU & SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, SAT 2PM £49.50 | £39.50 | £29.50 | £19.50

DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO GROW UP WITH A BOYBAND?

Written by award winning writer Tim Firth, Featuring the music of Take That, Britain’s most THE BAND is a beautiful story for anyone successful boyband of all time, whose songs who grew up with a boyband and how those include Never Forget, Back For Good, A Million songs became the soundtrack to their lives. Love Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine & Rule the World and starring the For five 16 year old girls in 1992, the band winners from the BBC’s Let it Shine, Five to Five. is everything. 25 years on, we are reunited with this group of friends as they try once Don’t miss your chance to see this more to fulfil their dream of meeting breathtaking brand new production first their heroes. before it hits London’s West End.

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Box Office: 02380 711811 13 TUESDAY 14 – SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2017 TUESDAY 21 – SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2017 TUE 7.30PM & THU 2PM £34.50 | £29.50 | £22.50 | £19.50 TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT 2PM WED – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £42.50 | £36.50 | £29.50 | £24.50 £44.50 | £37.50 | £29.50 | £24.50 ‘So much fun it should be illegal!’ MARTIN DODD FOR UK PRODUCTIONS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) LTD. PROUDLY PRESENTS

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OMG you guys! Legally Blonde Rita Simons is best known for playing Roxy The Musical is coming to Southampton. Mitchell in BBC’s Eastenders for which she Starring Rita Simons as Paulette Bonafonte, has won numerous awards and is one of HHHH HHHHH Lucie Jones as Elle Woods, and Bill Ward as Britain’s best loved actresses. ‘The production is a delight — ‘Irresistible, irrepressible Professor Callahan. as silly yet smart a catch-all and inventive, bursts with Lucie Jones, represented the UK at the 2017 The smash hit Broadway and West End Musical Eurovision Song Contest. Her other musical for a swell bunch of songs a crazy, lovable spirit’ based on the best loved movie follows beautiful theatre credits include Maureen in Rent, Cosette as you could wish for’ Mark Shenton, and popular sorority sister Elle Woods who loves in Les Miserables, Molly in Ghost, Meatloaf in The Times The Stage to be pampered and is passionate about pink. We Will Rock You, and she was a finalist in the When she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner 2009 series of the X Factor. Also starring in the High energy, high kicking and gloriously Mistaken identities, heartbreak, happiness Huntingdon III for a more serious girlfriend she show, Bill Ward best known for playing James glamorous, the acclaimed and a wealth of memorable tunes, including puts down the credit cards and picks up the Barton in Emmerdale and Charlie Stubbs in production of Crazy for You is the ultimate I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away books. Packing up her trusty pooch, Bruiser, she Coronation Street plays Professor Callahan. feel-good musical starring From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard ( and ) and and Embraceable You all feature in this Law School to try and win him back. With the This all singing, all dancing romantic comedy (Strictly Come Dancing, Love exhilarating celebration of the great support of her new friends she learns that you is totally what you want, so bend and snap up Island, The X Factor) featuring a fabulous Broadway musicals. can be both smart and fashionable. your tickets today! score from the Gershwin brothers songbook.

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Trim: 187mm H x 148mm W Bleed: 3mm CRAZY FOR YOU - Southampton Brochure FM1 EMG 06.22.17 PB CFY-100 RD2 PRODUCTION: CREATIVEXS | T: 323-380-6949 | [email protected] 5806 WARING AVE #7 | LOS ANGELES, CA 90038 | WWW.CREATIVEX.US CFY-154_Southampton-Brochure_RD2 | CREATED ON: 01/07/16 TICKETS WED 29 NOVEMBER – SAT 2 DECEMBER 2017 SELLING TUESDAY 5 – SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER 2017 FAST WED – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2.30PM £48.50 | £44.50 | £34.50 | £23 | £11.50 FRI 7PM, SAT 3PM & 7PM £32.50 | £29.50 | £25.50 | £19.50 THU 2PM £37.50 | £34.50 | £27.50 | £23 | £11.50 TUE – THU 7PM & THU 3PM £29.50 | £26.50 | £22.50 | £19.50

BACK BY PHENOMENAL DEMAND NUTCRACKER  THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TRADITION FOR ALL THE FAMILY ‘BREATHTAKINGLY RICH. THE AUDIENCE WERE LITERALLY SCREAMING WITH DELIGHT’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

HHHHH ‘Dazzling’ ‘Simply thrilling. An unforgettable masterpiece’ The Independent

On a sparkling Christmas Eve in a frost- Over 100 dancers and musicians bring ‘A magical work of wonder’ ‘Utterly breathtaking’ Evening Standard Daily Mail dusted Edwardian London, Clara and her Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, enchanted Nutcracker doll discover a magical beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious The multi award-winning international that is equally enjoyed by adults and families world, where she battles with the Mouse King score played live. sensation returns to Mayflower Theatre alike, Slava’s Snowshow has entertained and meets a handsome stranger. As the air by popular demand. Having wowed audiences in over 80 counties receiving grows colder, Clara and her valiant Nutcracker audiences in 2013, this truly unique theatrical universal worldwide acclaim. Enter Slava’s

take a hot air balloon ride across London Dancer Shiori Kase. adventure is filled with heart, humour and snowy world for a once in a life time, joyous, to the glistening Land of Snow where her Photo: © Jason Bell. stunning spectacle, promising a breath-taking fun packed event culminating in a blizzard that Art Direction and Design: adventure really begins. Charlotte Wilkinson Studio multisensory delight. A wonder of a show puts you firmly at the centre of the action! WINNER! WINNER! Book a meal before the show call 02380 711833 OLIVIER AWARD FOR TIME OUT AWARD FOR or visit mayflower.org.uk BEST ENTERTAINMENT BEST SHOW

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SLAVA17_Southampton_brochurebg_187x148.indd 1 02/03/2017 12:45:30 FRI 15 DECEMBER 2017 – SUN 7 JANUARY 2018 THIS YEAR’S STRICTLY FLAWLESS £15–£39.50 Please see website for full performance schedule PRODUCTION – IT’S THE FAIREST Relaxed Performance £12: TUESDAY 2 JAN 1PM (see page 30 for details) PANTO IN ALL THE SOUTH!

With over 60,000 theatregoers enjoying the of Mayflower Theatre’s pantomime last year, don’t leave it any longer to book your tickets to this year’s fab-u-lous production of the enchanting fairy-tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Starring the judge the nation loves to boo and hiss, takes to the floor as The Queen with television legends The Chuckle Brothers as her bumbling Henchmen and Britain's Got Talent finalists Flawless in a production packed full of laughter, sensational song and dance, stunning special effects and scenery and plenty of audience participation. Book your tickets for this year’s unmissable, spellbinding, Flawless production - it’s the fairest panto in all the land!

Connect 18 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk with us on Box Office: 02380 711811 19 WEDNESDAY 10 – SUNDAY 14 JANUARY 2018 FRI 6.30PM, SAT 2.30PM & 6.30PM & SUN 11AM & 2.30PM £31 | £27 | £23 | £19 WED 6.30PM, THU 2PM & 6.30PM £21 | £15 FamilyShows SAT 11AM Relaxed Performance £14 The Tiger Who Came to Tea ‘Sheer theatrical magic. FRI 13 – SUN 15 OCTOBER 2017 Go see The Snowman FRI 1.30PM & 4.30PM, SAT 10AM & 12.30PM & SUN 11AM and melt’ £12.50 – £15.50 The Times A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood and based on the book by Judith Kerr. Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… Music and Lyrics by expect to be surprised! HOWARD BLAKE Design – RUARI MURCHISON Illustrations Copyright © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd 1968. Running time 55 mins with no interval Lighting Design – TIM MITCHELL Choreography by ROBERT NORTH Directed by BILL ALEXANDER Birmingham Royal Ballet – First Steps By Arrangement with Snowman Enterprises Limited (A Penguin Company) and Chester Music Limited A Child’s Sleeping Beauty FRI 2 FEB 2018 1PM £10 The Birmingham Repertory Theatre Production of This hour-long, interactive show, specially adapted for children aged from three to seven, features ballet excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s amazing dancers and orchestra. The show interspersed with scenes in which a storyteller introduces the children to the music and the leading characters, and shares some technical magic. A feast of dance, music, costumes and lots of fun, this is a perfect introduction to ballet. Running time 1hr with no interval Awful Auntie The stage show based upon the book by Raymond Briggs and the film directed WED 4 – SAT 7 APRIL 2018 by Dianne Jackson and produced by John Coates WED – SAT 7PM, THU, FRI & SAT 2PM £19.50 – £24.50 When a young boy’s snowman comes to When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up night-time quest for adventure. They meet three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what Father Christmas, dancing penguins, reindeer has happened. But not everything Aunt Alberta tells her turns and crowds of The Snowman’s friends, but out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight will they escape evil Jack Frost and get of her life against her very own awful Auntie! back home for Christmas morning? Based on Raymond Brigg’s much-loved book and From the award-winning producers of Gangsta Granny comes featuring Howard Blake’s classic song the world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, Walking In The Air, this enchanting live show fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small has thrilled audiences throughout the world

ghost and a very Awful Auntie! since first appearing on stage over twenty Kenton Tristram Photo: Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2014. Lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010 Running time 2hrs 15min with 1 interval years ago. Be a part of the magic. Running time 1 hour 45 minutes, including 1 interval.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®- Joe becomes trapped in a claustrophobic winning masterpiece Sunset Boulevard, world until his love for another woman leads starring Ria Jones, who received standing him to try and break free, with dramatic ovations every night when performing the role consequences. at the London Coliseum, as Norma Desmond, comes to Mayflower Theatre for one week only. With its much-loved score (including Sunset Boulevard, With One Look, The Greatest Star In her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded of All and The Perfect Year) performed silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond lives with full orchestra, this “MAJESTIC, in a fantasy world. Impoverished screen writer MESMERIZING AND TEASINGLY Joe Gillis, on the run from debt collectors, SEDUCTIVE!” (The Evening Standard) stumbles into her reclusive world and is production promises to be a spectacular seduced by her and her luxurious lifestyle. event.

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In the past 4 years over 100,000 people have engaged with us through workshops, events, projects and performances. We put participation at the heart of Mayflower Theatre. We want to engage with you whatever age you are. Here are some of the ways you can get involved: 16 SEP – Public Theatre Tour (£12, Under 16s £9) 25 SEP – Workshops for Adults: Beautiful: The Carole King Story (£20, Over 60s £18, Students £15) 10 OCT – Rambert Ghost Dances & Other Works COMES TO SOUTHAMPTON FOR ONE WEEK ONLY! Post Show Q&A (Free) 11 OCT – Education Forum (Free) 26–27 OCT – Workshops for Children: 2 Day Musical Theatre Workshop (7-11yrs £45) APRIL 2018 – Titanic Walking Tours (£12, Under 16s £9) Visit mayflower.org.uk for more information or contact [email protected]

The smash hit musical comedy new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging Hairspray is back! local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Registration Now Open The all singing all dancing production Starring Brenda Edwards (X Factor, Chicago), We offer young people opportunities to develop their returns to Southampton in January with a Matt Rixon (The Ladykillers), Norman Pace creative talents and have fun! Join our youth theatre who production guaranteed to have you dancing (Hale & Pace) and Layton Williams (Bad meet weekly (term time) for children aged 10-18. the night away! Education), Hairspray features the hit songs Our youth theatre offers a high quality programme of skills Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, development and events over the forthcoming year including It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big The Nicest Kids in Town and many more. exciting workshops linked to our theatre programme. girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her This irresistible feel-good show is a perfect If you would like the opportunity to sing, dance and act, way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes treat for all the family – let your hair down and join now by calling the Box Office on02380 711811 her a local star and soon she is using her book now!

We’re excited to announce our brand new After School Clubs are starting this September in conjunction with Matt Le Tissier Book a meal before the show call 02380 711833 Natural Coaching – coming to schools around Hampshire. or visit mayflower.org.uk Please visit our website for more information. 24 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk Box Office: 02380 711811 25

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WEDNESDAY 31 JANUARY – MONDAY 5 – SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2018 SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2018 MON – THU 7.30PM, THU 2PM £44.50 | £39.50 | £27.50 | £19.50 WED – SAT 7.15PM, SAT 2PM £49.50 | £45 | £35 | £24 | £12 FRI – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £47.50 | £42.50 | £29.50 | £22.50 THU 2PM £38 | £35 | £28 | £24 | £12 KAY MELLOR’S I I I I I I I I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I FAT FRIENDS THE MUSICAL The weight is over MUSIC BY NICK LLOYD WEBBER STARRING JODIE PRENGER SAM BAILEY NATALIE ANDERSON AND ANDREW “FREDDIE” FLINTOFF Photos: Richard Battye; image Birmingham Royal Ballet

★★★★ ‘Has no equal in the The hit TV show Fat Friends from award-winning Packed full of warmth, life and weight loss ‘Matchless’ ‘Spectacular’ ballet world today’ national treasure Kay Mellor (creator of Band of this new stage show reunites our favourite The Sunday Telegraph The Times The Stage Gold, The Syndicate and In The Club) is bursting foodie friends in an eagerly anticipated onto the stage in a brand new musical, with musical brimming with hope, humour and ‘The grandest ballet in the repertory… Birmingham Royal Ballet’s original music by Nick Lloyd Webber. heart. With a star cast including West End production remains the most magical I have seen’ favourite and the BBC’s I’d Do Anything The Guardian Join the infamous group of TV’s most loveable winner, Jodie Prenger, X Factor winner, characters as they are put through their Sam Bailey, TV star of Emmerdale and The curse of a wicked fairy, one touch Enter the opulent world of Imperial Russian Zumba paces at their local branch of Super The Royal, Natalie Anderson and making of a spindle, and a beautiful princess falls ballet, with its marvellous mixture of virtuoso Slimmers by the lovelorn Lauren whilst Kelly his stage debut Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff. into a deep, enchanted sleep which can dance, fairy tale characters and dazzling fantasises about fitting in to the wedding Fat Friends The Musical is set to be a only be broken by a kiss from a prince. spectacle that has delighted audiences dress of her dreams. HUGE hit! The Sleeping Beauty is transformed into for over a hundred years. With live music one of the grandest ballets ever created, from the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia, with a classical score by Tchaikovsky and The Sleeping Beauty is an enchanting Book a meal before the show call 02380 711833 original choreography by Marius Petipa. experience for all the family. or visit mayflower.org.uk

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Whether you are planning a romantic A wide variety of dishes and tasty children’s festive meal for two or celebrating menu ensures that Ovation is sure to satisfy with family, friends and colleagues everyone! With delicious food and a great our restaurant Ovation is the perfect atmosphere, we’ll get you to the show place to enjoy a delicious meal. on time!

Themed Events A selection of dining events centred around live entertainment and mouth-watering food, all taking place in our fully accessible Ovation Restaurant. Each event includes a three course meal with coffee.

Only Fools and 3 Upside Downstairs Dickensian Murder at Only Fools and Courses – The Sequel Dilemma Christmas Crime Mistletoe Manor 3 Courses 19–20 September 28 November 12 December 13 December Christmas Special £65 £62 £65 £65 14 December | £69

Afternoon Teas £17.50 (or £21.95 with a glass of prosecco) Enjoy freshly cut sandwiches, delicious traditional treats and tea and coffee in the perfect setting of our historic Grade II listed theatre. Tango is the rhythm of the city, the heat of the dazzling theatrical flair to give you a Tango for Available on selected dates. streets and the pulse of life. Tango Moderno Today. Vincent and Flavia return with their new is the irresistible hot new stage spectacular production, following the incredible successes Advanced bookings are required. from tango superstars and of Midnight Tango, hailed as ‘a triumph’ by Flavia Cacace. Dance partners for over two the Daily Telegraph, the ‘utterly unmissable’ Don’t forget to talk to us about our dinner, show and hotel packages – an ideal Christmas gift! decades, world champions, Strictly Come Dance Til Dawn (Smooth Radio) and the Dancing favourites and West End stage ‘fabulous must-see’ The Last Tango (Radio stars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace Times), promising you a classic yet fresh and To book call 02380 711833 or visit bring together their famous tango style with modern show. mayflower.org.uk

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Terms and Conditions PLEASE NOTE: Terms and Conditions apply to the sale of tickets; How to book Jasper Carrott – Stand Up & Rock call the box office or visit: Telephone & has now moved to mayflower.org.uk/useful-links/terms-conditions Group bookings Sunday 29 for full details. 0 2 3 8 0 711811 April 2018 A £1 restoration levy per ticket is included in the price Restaurant bookings 7pm for shows which is helping us to raise funds towards preserving the heritage of our wonderful Grade II 0 2 3 8 0 7118 3 3 listed theatre. Accessibility Mon – Thu 10am – 7.30pm We cannot give refunds or re-sell any tickets sold (6pm when no performance) There is level access to the foyer on the left hand through Mayflower Theatre or Ticket Agencies side of the theatre. except in the case of cancellation of the event. Fri 10.30am – 7.30pm (6pm when no performance) Assistance dogs are welcome but please inform us We reserve the right to make any alteration to Sat 10am – 6pm shows without prior notice. Whilst every effort first so we can allocate a suitable space. Sennheiser Sunday Closed Infra-Red hearing amplification is available. is made to ensure that information is correct Please get your headset from our Box Office. in our What’s On Guide at the time of going to press, changes to prices and productions may Mayflower Theatre We offer signed, captioned and audio described sometimes occur, so please check when you book. Box Office performances for the following shows: Please book early as prices may increase. Mon – Sat 11am – 7.30pm Rambert (6pm if there is no performance) There may be age restrictions or age guidance Wed 11 Oct 2017 7.30pm...... on specific shows. We may have this information Sun – 1 hour before the start Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in this What’s On Guide or on the website, but it is of a performance Sat 6 Jan 2018 2pm...... worth double checking when you book. Generally mayflower.org.uk under 2s are not admitted except to productions Miss Saigon aimed at families but please check when booking. Thu 1 March 2018 7.30pm...... When you are watching a show, please do not How to find us Thu 8 March 2018 2pm...... take photos, video, or record the audio. By Car War Horse Please also remember that everyone is there to Our address is Mayflower Theatre, Sat 9 June 2018 2pm...... have a great time so don’t spoil it for others by using Commercial Road, Southampton your phone, talking or unwrapping noisy sweets. Relaxed & Signed Performances but it is advisable to use the We are a seated venue so if you stand during a These are specially adapted performances for performance, please consider others who may not postcode SO15 1GE in your sat nav. customers on the autism spectrum or with sensory be able to. We reserve the right to refuse admission. Grosvenor Square, West Park and communication difficulties, or a learning Offers and discounts are subject to availability Road and Southbrook Road are disability. We are pleased to be able to offer a and may be withdrawn at any time. They apply to the nearest car parks. Give yourself relaxed performance on the following shows: plenty of time and don’t worry if you full price tickets unless otherwise stated and are available on selected performances and seats. are early – come in and have a drink Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Tue 2 Jan 2018 1pm...... Only one offer/discount per ticket. Concessions before the show starts. are often available. Students must show valid, The Snowman By Train full time ID on the night to qualify for discounts. Sat 13 Jan 2018 11am...... Seating Plan for Wicked will differ to the above. Please check website when booking. We are less than five minutes walk This brochure is available in an audio version War Horse from Southampton Central Rail when requested. This brochure is printed on Station. Head out of the station Thu 24 May 2018 1.30pm...... FSC certified paper. Sponsorship from Platform 1 and turn right. For further enquiries, please contact: We always strive to offer you the highest standard of We are very grateful to the following organisations for their support: [email protected] service. If you have any comments, please write to us: Customer Relations, Sponsorship Opportunities Mayflower Theatre, Support us and put your business in the Empire Lane, The Risk Free symbol on selected spotlight with our great value corporate Southampton SO15 1AP. productions is our guarantee that partnership opportunities. you will enjoy them. If you don’t like Or contact us by email at: Find out how your company can get involved [email protected] the performance, we will give you a by contacting Sue Pake, Events & credit against another show. Sponsorship Manager on 02380 711824 Call the box office: 02380 711811 or email [email protected] Or visit: mayflower.org.uk You must notify the Front of House Manager on the evening of the

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33 TUESDAY 27 – SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018 TUE – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2PM £43 | £39 | £33 | £29 Live Music & THU 2PM £32 | £29 | £24 | £22 Great Comedy

A New Adventures Production ‘A valentine to the power of love’ LA Times

SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2017 SAT 7.30PM ‘A gripping theatrical ‘Wonderful. Bourne’s £24.50 | £29.50 spectacle’ vision is glorious’ The BBC Big Band and conductor The Guardian Daily Telegraph Barry Forgie, are joined by multi award-winning vocalist Claire Martin, for a very special concert celebrating the centenary of the birth of ‘The First Lady of Song’: Ella Fitzgerald.

A night of the UK’s top hosted by James Alderson including Shappi Khorsandi (Live at the Apollo) Jonny Awsum  (Britain's Got Talent) Pete Firman Following the critical success of and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just (John Bishop Show) and Sleeping Beauty, New Adventures returns long enough to fall in love before being parted Dane Baptiste to Mayfower Theatre with one of their most by the horrors of the Blitz. Matthew Bourne’s (Mock the Week) with more names to be announced all in aid of popular and beloved productions, Matthew Cinderella takes the audience into the heart www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk Bourne’s Cinderella – a thrilling and evocative of Prokofiev’s magnificent score, and the sights love story set in London during the Second and sounds of war-torn London, with surround Jimmy Carr – The Breast Comedy The Hollies World War. Matthew Bourne’s vivid and touching sound designed by Paul Groothuis, and a specially The Best Of, Ultimate, Night EVER! Sun 8 October interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at commissioned recording of a 60 piece orchestra, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour Sun 1 October 7.30pm its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance Lez Brotherston’s Olivier Award winning designs Thu 14 Sept 7.30pm 7.30pm £29.50 – £32.50 meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and lighting by Olivier Award-winning Neil Austin. £31 £19.50

Connect 34 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk with us on Box Office: 02380 711811 35 THURSDAY 12 – SATURDAY 21 APRIL 2018 On Saturday 14 April the 106th Anniversary of the sinking PREVIEWS (THU 12 & FRI 13 APRIL) & THU 19 APR 2PM £34.50 | £29.50 | £24.50 | £19.50 TITANIC of the ship, the evening performance starts at 11.40pm, MON 16 – SAT 21 APR 7.30PM & SAT 2PM & 5PM £42.50 | £37.50 | £29.50 | £22.50 walking tours the exact moment that Titanic hit the iceberg. SAT 14 APRIL 11.40PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £34.50 | £29.50 available. See page 24 DANIELLE TARENTO, STEVEN M LEVY, SEAN SWEENEY AND VAUGHAN WILLIAMS for details. IN ASSOCIATION WITH MAYFLOWER THEATRE Photos: Scott RylanderPhotos: Photo: Annabel Vere Annabel Photo:

In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the dream of a better life in America, the Second RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles Southampton to New York, collided with an of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire iceberg and 'the unsinkable ship' slowly sank. Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies It was one of the most tragic disasters of the lasting forever. 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives. With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone (Woman of the Year Based on real people aboard the most and 1776), the pair have collectively won an legendary ship in the world, Titanic Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier The Musical is a stunning and stirring Award and three Tony awards. The original production focusing on the hopes, dreams Broadway production of Titanic The Musical and aspirations of her passengers who each won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, boarded with stories and personal ambitions Best Score and Best Book. This brilliant new MUSIC AND LYRICS BY MAURY YESTON of their own. All innocently unaware of the production direct from London won sweeping BOOK BY PETER STONE fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants critical acclaim across the board.

Connect 36 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk with us on Box Office: 02380 711811 37 TUESDAY 24 – SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2018 TUESDAY 1 – SATURDAY 5 MAY 2018 TUE – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £32.50 | £29.50 | £25.50 | £19.50 TUE – THU 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £47.50 | £42.50 | £29.50 | £22.50 THU 2PM £25.50 | £22.50 | £19.50 WED & THU 2PM £39 | £33 | £26 | £20 FRI & SAT 7.30PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £31.50 | £24.50

Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Derek Nicol & Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment proudly present the Nottingham Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse production of DIRECT FROM THE WEST END HHHHH ‘the best page-to-stage show since War Horse’THE STAGE

Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini Directed by Giles Croft

Following an outstanding West End run, this unforgettable theatrical tour de force comes to THE WORLD PREMIERE of a brand new friend and fellow candidate, Zack realises the Mayflower Theatre. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s musical that will simply sweep you off your feet! importance of love and friendship and finds the international bestselling novel, this haunting ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ is based on courage to be himself and win the heart of the tale of friendship which spans cultures and the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere. woman he loves. It’s only then he can truly continents, follows one man’s journey to Its feel-good soundtrack includes the hit song become both An Officer and a Gentleman. confront his past and find redemption. from the movie ‘Up Where We Belong’ along with 80’s classics and features one of the most iconic Directed by the acclaimed Nikolai Foster (Artistic Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of romantic scenes ever portrayed on screen. Director Curve, , Calamity Jane), choreography war and two childhood friends are about to be by Kate Prince (Into The Hoods, ZooNation) and Originally produced by torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and Zack Mayo is in training to become a US Navy musical supervision and orchestrations by Tony Nottingham Playhouse the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a Pilot. When he rolls into boot camp with a bit Award-winning Sarah Travis (Sweeney Todd, Theatre Company and kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan nor too much of a swagger, drill Sergeant Foley Sister Act), this inspiring, breathtakingly romantic Liverpool Everyman Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will doesn’t make life easy for him. When he falls for musical celebrates triumph over adversity. and Playhouse shatter their lives forever. local girl Paula Pokrifki and tragedy befalls his Let Love Lift You Up where you belong!

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KR_187x148 Mayflower NEW (2).indd 1 20/06/2017 11:13 TUESDAY 8 – SATURDAY 12 MAY 2018 TUE – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £46.50 | £42.50 | £35.50 | £27.50 Live Music & WED & THU 2PM £36.50 | £29.50 | £25.50 | £19.50 Great Comedy THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME

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Sixties Gold Collabro – Home Jools Holland and his Wed 25 October Thu 26 October Rhythm & Blues Orchestra 7.30pm Doors open at 7pm Sun 12 November 7.30pm £29.50 – £35.50 £23 – £44 £44

THEIR ...THEIR LIVES DESTINY WERE JOINED WORLDS THEM APART... TOGETHER Mike Osman: Trumped, Christmas with Anton and Erin: From plus his brand new act Katherine Jenkins Broadway to Hollywood Sun 3 December 7.30pm Thu 21 December 7.30pm Sun 21 January 2018 5pm BEST £25 £30.00 – £59.50 £25.50 – £49.50 MUSICAL ALL MAJOR AWARDS ‘EXHILARATING… ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ ‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’ SUNDAY TIMES MAIL ON SUNDAY

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD London’s West End, one of only three musicals BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving ever to achieve that milestone. It has been tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience Shawn Klush – – An Evening with with fateful consequences. Few musicals have cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” The Elvis World Tour All Night Long Colonel Chris Hadfield received quite such acclaim as the multi award- (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes Sun 4 February 2018 Sun 11 February 2018 Mon 12 February 2018 winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm Tell Me It’s Not True production surpassed 10,000 performances in emotionally charged hit . £33.00 – £50.00 £21.00 – £44.50 £32 – £55

Connect 40 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk with us on Box Office: 02380 711811 41 WEDNESDAY 16 MAY – SATURDAY 9 JUNE 2018 MONDAY 10 – SATURDAY 15 JULY 2017 ★★★★★ MON – SAT 7.30PM, THU & SAT 2PM £59.50 | £54.50 | £49.50 | £39.50 | £29.50 | £18 MON – SAT 7.30PM, THU 2PM & SAT‘AN 3PM ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON’ *Relaxed Performance: THU 24 MAY 1.30PM £20 (see page 30 for details) £34.50 | £30.50 | £27.50 | £22 DAILY TELEGRAPH

THE THEATRICAL PHENOMENON HHHHH HHHHH RETURNS TO SOUTHAMPTON 2018 ‘A landmark ‘The theatre event theatre event.’ of the decade.’ Time Magazine Sunday Times

Following 8 record-record breaking years in Based on the beloved novel by Michael London’s West End and having played in 11 Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and countries around the world to over 7 million imaginative drama, filled with stirring people, the National Theatre’s acclaimed music and songs, is a show of phenomenal play War Horse will tour the UK from inventiveness. September 2017. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry Company, who bring breathing, galloping, and shipped to France. He’s soon caught charging horses to thrilling life on stage. up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical before finding himself alone in no man’s land. event which takes audiences on an Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon extraordinary journey from the fields of farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old rural Devon to the trenches of First World enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous War France. mission to find him and bring him home.

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