Beauty and the Summer 2021 Season Beast Book online | towngatetheatre.co.uk BOOKING FAST or call | 01268 205 300 See Centre Pages! Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Your guide to the Towngate Theatre Welcome back! MAIN AUDITORIUM would like to start by thanking you for your As ever, we have a whole host of amazing continued support of the Towngate Theatre over productions to treat you with over the coming the past 18 months. I know many of you have months, details of all the shows can be found in Ienjoyed our online programme of events, including this brochure. Vist our website for further upcoming Lockdown Summer School, Towngate Stories, productions from March 2022 onwards. screenings of our magical pantomimes and a MIRREN STUDIO specially commissioned filming of Dickens’ As all our wonderful panto fans know, we had no alternative but to postpone our magical pantomime, A Christmas Carol. Beauty and the Beast, from 2020/21 to 2021/22. Whilst our auditorium doors may have been closed, Thanks to the hard work of our Box Office team, the theatre certainly wasn’t. Our catering team all previous bookings were transferred safely into have produced 5,000 packed lunches to support the closest equivalent performance. The fabulous the Active Essex and Basildon Council’s School Simon Fielding and Sophie Ladds will once again Holiday Programme, we transformed the Mirren be bringing panto sparkle to our stage, and we are Studio into a Rapid Test centre, and we continued delighted to welcome back Madeleine Leslay, who to work with the NHS to deliver vaccines to over stole our hearts as feisty Alice Fitzwarren in Dick 100,000 people from our Towngate auditorium. I Whittington 2019/20. Tickets are still available but am extremely proud to be part of the Towngate are booking up fast, so we strongly recommend you team, who have also played their part in the wider book soon in order to secure your favourite seats! community; acting as Covid marshals in our town centre, parks and recycling centre. We will of course make sure your visit is Covid safe, we will follow government guidelines and ensure However, we are very happy to be hanging up our you can Book and Visit With Confidence. Please high-viz jackets, as The Interval Is Over and I’m see our website for full details. delighted to be able to tell you after 18 months Welcome back to the Towngate Theatre, our mission is to ensure that you feel safe and comfortable at all times. without you, we are now open and ready to On behalf of the entire Towngate Team, WE’RE Please go to our Visit With Confidence page on our website to see full details of how our team will be following welcome you back to Towngate! BACK IN SHOW BUSINESS! Government guidelines on venue safety and what to expect from your visit. We will continually update this page as Simon Scott-Pearce the guidance changes. Theatre Manager BOX OFFICE INFORMATION BOOK TICKETS ONLINE / JOIN Allocated disabled parking Box Office: 01268 205 300 OUR MAILING LIST spaces are situated at the rear of Address: The Towngate Theatre, Our online box office is open 24 the building. St Martin’s Square, Basildon, hours a day, 7 days a week and We offer a hearing loop, neck Afternoon Tea Essex SS14 1DL gives you the chance to purchase loops with a hearing aid can be SAVOURY TREATS tickets whenever you choose. used by switching it to the ‘T’ Selection of Finger Sandwiches on White and Granary Bread Tickets will be sent to your Sign-up to buy tickets online and/ position. All-vegetarian sandwich fillings available upon request device as an e-ticket, which can or on our mailing list. To book PARKING DELICIOUS DESSERTS be shown to an usher on your online simply visit our website, There is plenty of daytime car Mini Cake selection: mobile device or printed off for click on a show and follow the use. Alternatively you can ask/ parking within a short walk of the Chocolate Éclairs online instructions. Macarons select Collect at Box Office. Towngate, both surface and multi- Raspberry Mousse Slice ACCESS FOR PEOPLE storey. You can find information If you require your tickets to Homemade Scone, served with a on the nearest car parks on the be posted, this will incur an WITH DISABILITIES Pot of Jam and Clotted Cream How To Find Us page on our additional £1.50 charge. The Towngate Theatre has Served with a Pot of Tea of your choice ground level access to the website. Concession rates (unless Just £13.50 per person building with two slip boxes in Please be aware that the specified) are applicable for 60+ the stalls. Wheelchair access to Towngate Theatre is not affiliated UPGRADE WITH BUBBLES! and Under 16s. these boxes is via a wheelchair with any Pay and Display car Add a glass of Prosecco for or a Bottle for lift. Wheelchair spaces should be £5 £22 Please note that all children, parks in the local area, so we booked in advance, and notice Must be pre-booked in advance with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice regardless of their age, must would thoroughly recommend have a ticket purchased on their given if assistance is required. There are two wheelchair that you check the rules and 01268 205296 behalf. accessible toilets on the ground regulations of your intended car [email protected] floor level of the theatre. park prior to your visit. 2 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 3 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre The Take That Experience Bringing Back Friday 3 September, 7.30pm The Good Times As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number Monday 13 September, 2.30pm one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning back to blow away all those lockdown blues, replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That with a brand new show which will be spreading Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with enough happiness and joy to lift the spirits of the their Greatest Hits Tour. nation! This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s This delightful trip down Memory Lane is career spanning three decades - from classic 90s hits especially produced to help you forget all your through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, worries and celebrate happier days, with over 60 of your all-time favourite songs from the 40s, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days, Rule The 50s and 60s. Along with best loved sing-a-longs, World and Amore. ever popular show tunes, a grateful thanks to our This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t wonderful NHS, and a heartwarming tribute to just give you a night you’ll Never Forget… they give you The Dame Vera Lynn. Take That Experience! All mixed with stunning costumes, amazing voices and finishing with our very own signature Premium Front Three Rows: £25 flag waving finale singing theSongs That Won Standard Tickets: £23 The War and paying tribute to the veterans of our Concession Tickets: £21 beloved Armed Forces. “The closest thing to Take That” Groups 8+ On Standard Seats: £21 Nigel Martin-Smith, Take That’s former Manager Tickets: £16.50 Concessions: £15 Some Guys Have Whitney Queen of the Night All The Luck Thursday 16 September, 7.30pm Thursday 9 September, 7.30pm Direct from a sold-out run in London’s Over 50 years on from the release of West End, the critically-acclaimed Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All international stage sensation, Whitney The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is – Queen Of The Night, celebrates the back at the Towngate with a brand new music and life one of the greatest singers show, bringing to the stage a fantastic of our time. live concert celebration of one of rock music’s most successful artistes of all Fans will be blown away by the live band time. performing three decades of nostalgic hits, including I Wanna Dance With Capturing the excitement, energy and Somebody, Higher Love, One Moment charisma that have made Rod a true in Time, I’m Every Woman, How Will I rock icon, including those infamous Know, The Greatest Love Of All, I Will moves and all the hits like Handbags & Always Love You and many more. Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, Tonight’s The Night, The First Cut Is The Deepest, Tickets: £26 and You’re In My Heart. Concessions: £25
Tickets: £25
4 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 5 BoxBook Office online01268 towngatetheatre.co.uk 205 300 Online www.towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre The Dreamboys Thursday 23 September, 7.30pm
Scream if you are ready to misbehave, because Dreamboys are heading to Basildon with their brand new Too Hard To Resist UK Tour! Let the boys tease, tantalise and sweep you off your feet, as you and your friends enjoy the raunchiest night out of the year. Think chiselled torsos, high-energy dance routines and boy-next-door seduction that will leave your heart pounding! This West End style show has been created for all ages from 18 to 80 whether you are celebrating something special or just fancy embracing your inner flirt for a cheeky night out. With larger than life personalities and appearances from celebrity guest stars, the Dreamboys have truly stolen the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Dreamboys are all about adventure so join us for the ride of your life. Take a deep breath, enjoy the show, and embrace the irresistible. Suitable for ages 18+
Stalls/Stalls Circle: £29.50, Dress Circle: £26.50 Upper Circle: £24.50
UK Pink Floyd Experience Friday 24 September, 7.30pm
Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock music’s most influential bands, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert. This highly authentic show recreates the All Singing! All Swinging! atmosphere of Floyd live. Featuring top- Friday 17 September, 7.30pm flight musicians and complete with video projections, a stunning light show and of Live entertainment is back, with a brand new All Singing! All Swinging! production for 2021! course, over 2 hours of incredible music! This concert celebrates the fabulous music, and tells the incredible story, of the world-famous Rat Pack. Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s Led by a bona fide star of swing music,Ray Quinn! Ray’s debut album, My Way, features songs from this gold- music as we tackle the classic songs from en era of music and entered the UK album chart at number one before being certified platinum, selling over seminal albums such as Dark Side Of The 250,000 worldwide. Moon, Animals, Wish You Were Here, The Featuring all the greatest hits of Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and many more classics from the stars Wall plus many, many more! of swing and rat pack… with a large dash of wit, charm and charisma thrown in for good measure! With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals Starring alongside Ray will be Shane Nolan, (Singer/Actor/Reality TV star) and Nick James (West End’s Thriller Live). and amazing production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things Floyd. Tickets: £24 Tickets: £26.50
6 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 7 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Luther UK Big Girls Don’t Cry Thursday 30 September, 7.30pm Saturday 2 October, 7.30pm
The World’s premier show in celebration Celebrating a decade of Big Girls Don’t Cry of The Velvet Voice! featuring The East Coast Boys. Experience all the hits from his amazing Come and experience the iconic sounds career, culminating over 40 million album of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons sales and eight Grammy awards. Including authentically recreated by a phenomenal many of the greatest dance anthems cast and live band. and love songs ever written, fronted by During the sixties and seventies, number international Luther Vandross tribute, one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What Harry Cambridge, and his 10 piece band a Night) and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped Featuring Never Too Much, Here and propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to Now, Give Me the Reason, I Really Didn’t stardom. Mean It, Stop To Love, So Amazing, The After selling an incredible 100 million records Best Things in Life Are Free, Always and worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No Stoppin’ shares a special place in everyone’s heart. Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With, Any Love, Superstar, Until You Tickets: £26 Come Back to Me, Dance with My Father Concessions: £24 and many many more.
Tickets: £27
Seven Drunken Nights Ariana and Jojo The Story Of The Dubliners Sunday 3 October, 2pm & 6pm Friday 1 October, 7.30pm The UK’s number one tributes to global superstar Ariana Grande and kids’ Direct from the West End and having sold out venues sensation JoJo Siwa together in the most worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the exciting new Pop production of 2021! Dubliners returns to theatres in 2021 with a brand new production for its incredible 5th Anniversary Ariana Grande’s music videos have tour. been viewed more than nine billion times online and with huge hits such as In association with legendary Irish pub Dangerous Woman, One Last Time, No O’Donoghue’s, the place where it all started for The Tears Left To Cry, Into You and Side By Dubliners back in 1962, Seven Drunken Nights tells Side, she is arguably one of the most the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes influential female artists of the decade! the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim With 12.3 million YouTube subscribers McCann. and 10.8 million Instagram followers, Jojo Siwa is THE biggest teen star of her This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers generation. With six hit singles to her bring the music of this iconic group back to life and name including Kid In A Candy Store, will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. Boomerang and Hold The Drama, she It is without doubt, the ultimate feel good Irish show loves to sing and dance and wear her signature bows! Tickets: £26.50 Tickets: £17 Concessions: £25
8 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 9 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Tony Stockwell Illegal Eagles Tuesday 5 October, 7.30pm Friday 8 October, 7.30pm
The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Celebrating 50 years since Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony the formation of the legendary Stockwell has a long established credibility as West Coast Country Rock band one of the top intuitive Mediums. The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Tony demonstrates his belief that those who Eagles return to the Towngate have passed can communicate with their loved Theatre for another outstanding ones with messages all delivered with emotion, show, promising more of their sensitivity and empathy. The evening may include trademark musical prowess, acute psychometry, photograph readings and psychic attention to detail and incredible prediction. showmanship. Recent legislative guidelines insist that any This critically acclaimed show Evening of Mediumship should be billed ‘for features the very best from the entertainment purposes’. Tony uses his natural Eagles’ catalogue of classics, wit, showmanship and Cockney charisma to including Hotel California, entertain but more important, has the potential to Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid change someone’s life and give them a sense of In Town, Life In The Fast Lane peace, comfort and purpose. and many more…
Tickets: £21.50 Tickets: £29
How Sweet It Is Girls Just Wanna Thursday 7 October, 7.30pm Have Fun The ultimate celebration of the sweet Saturday 9 October, 7.30pm sound of Motown is here! From the writers of hit show Hormonal Housewives Now in its 20th successive year, this comes this brand-new musical comedy! stunning 100% live show combines first class music, together with slick This show will get you In The Mood For Dancing choreography and an amazing band. as it’s packed with your favourite anthems! You’ll be Truly outstanding, this is the best Motown dancing in the aisles - and rolling in them too - once experience you will ever have! we Get This Party Started! You’ll be Dancing On The Ceiling, with Come and join best friends Karen, Jackie, Jocelyn songs from legendary artistes such as and Angie, played by our all-star cast: Legendary Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Nolan Sister Maureen Nolan, X Factor Finalist Niki Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Evans, TV Personality Jess Wright and Olivier Award Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Winner Leanne Jones on a night out with no holds Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more... so barred. Let’s Get Ready… to Go Loco... Down in If you are a Dancing Queen, bored of working 9 Acapulco with the UK’s No.1 Motown! To 5, or just want to Feel Like A Woman, then grab Guaranteed to have you dancing All Night your feather boas and put on your dancing shoes, Long! because Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Tickets: £27 Tickets: £27 Concessions: £25.50 Concessions: £25
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The Russian State Ballet And Opera House Presents Swan Lake Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Featuring a live Orchestra with over 30 musicians Sunday 10 October, 7.30pm
The Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back for its annual UK tour with a spellbinding, lavish, full-production touring ballet. Swan Lake is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful young woman he is instantly captivated – will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under? From the opulent splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit lake where majestic swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. Tickets: £31 Concessions: £29
The Bluejays - Rave On Wednesday 13 October, 7.30pm
Rave On is the Rock and Roll sensation sweeping the nation! Featuring award winning band The Bluejays, a group comprised of stars from West End productions including: The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet, One Man Two Guvnors and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50s and the swinging 60s in stunningly authentic style. Come What May Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, it is a tour Sunday 17 October, 7.30pm through music’s most revolutionary decades as the Bluejays recreate perfect renditions of the songs that We present to you an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza, as you enter the secret world of one of the changed the world forever. Featuring the greatest greatest movie-musicals of all time! hits from Rock and Roll’s golden eras, Rave On brings you the sounds of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Featuring the sensational Britain’s Got Talent winner, Jai McDowall, and a cast of top West End performers. Berry, The Beatles, Neil Sedaka, The Kinks, Connie Bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Come What May, Your Song, Diamonds Are A Girls Francis, Lulu, The Shadows and many more. Best Friend, Roxanne and Lady Marmalade, plus hit songs from The Greatest Showman and other iconic movie musicals. Travel back in time as the children of the revolution take you on a thrilling non-stop journey Tickets: £22 into the sexy, disreputable and glamorous underworld of Paris. It’s a Spectacular, Spectacular evening of unforgettable dancing, dreams, adventure and above all – love!
Tickets: £24.50 Concessions: £22.50
12 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 13 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Streisand The Music. The Lady. The Legend. Thursday 21 October, 7.30pm
The iconic sound of a legend in music and film is brought to life in this brand new production, Streisand, touring theatres across the country. Join Winter as she combines her superb pitch and quality vocals into her delivery of some of the most beautifully crafted songs ever written or performed such as Send In The Clowns, Don’t Rain On My Parade, Woman In Love, Evergreen, The Way We Were and many more. Performed by a stunning live band. Complete with the depth of double bass, keys and violin. A wonderful evening of music not to be missed.
Tickets: £21
Wannabe The Spice Girls Show Friday 22 October, 7.30pm
Stop right now… and get ready to party like it’s 1996! Wannabe – The Spice Girls Show is the World’s biggest touring theatre production inspired by The Spice Girls, officially the No.1 bestselling girl group of all time! Wannabe turns back the clock to when Sporty, Scary, Ginger, Baby and Posh ruled the global pop world. The The Little Mermaid show follows their glittering careers from their first Friday 29 October, 11am & 2.30pm No. 1 to the Spice reunion at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony. Live theatre is back with a splash as APL Theatre dives into Basildon, with their brand-new ‘laugh-a-minute’ Wannabe features classic costumes, iconic dance adaptation of The Little Mermaid! routines and spectacular visuals. Expect to hear your This dazzling pantomime, suitable for the entire family, boasts stunning costume and sets, a toe-tapping favourite hits including: Wannabe, Viva Forever, 2 score of music favourites and first-class choreography. Become 1, Who Do You Think You Are, Mama and the The much-loved tale of rebellious Ariel, a mermaid princess who craves to explore the world above the waves, Girls’ solo singles - from I Turn To You (Mel ‘Sporty’ C) will feature a cast of eight electrifying, multi-role-playing actors lead by West End sensation and Britain’s Got to the show-stopping It’s Raining Men (Geri ‘Ginger’ Talent Semi-Finalist and self-declared ‘siren from South Yorkshire’ Myra Dubois as the villainous sea-witch, Ursula. Halliwell). Be part of our world as the curtain rises on this under-the-sea, must-see! Tickets: £17 Front 3 Rows: £27 & (Groups 8+): £25 Concessions: £14.50 All Other Seats: £25 & (Groups 8+): £23 Family (2+2) £56
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Madeleine Leslay returns after wowing audiences in Dick Whittington 2019/20! Production images from Dick Whittington 2019/20 NOVEMBER 2021 Saturday 18 11:00am 3:00pm 7:00pm Wednesday 24 7:00pm Sunday 19 12:00pm 4:00pm Friday 26 10:30am 1:30pm Tuesday 21 1:00pm 5:00pm Saturday 27 1:00pm 5:00pm Wednesday 22 1:00pm 5:00pm Sunday 28 12:00pm 4:00pm Thursday 23 1:00pm 5:00pm Tuesday 30 10:00am 1:00pm Friday 24 11:00am 3:00pm DECEMBER 2021 Sunday 26 1:00pm 5:00pm Wednesday 1 10:00am 1:00pm Monday 27 1:00pm 5:00pm Thursday 2 10:00am 1:00pm Tuesday 28 1:00pm 5:00pm Friday 3 10:30am 7:00pm Wednesday 29 1:00pm 5:00pm Saturday 4 1:00pm 5:00pm Thursday 30 1:00pm 5:00pm Sunday 5 12:00pm 4:00pm Friday 31 11:00am 3:00pm Tuesday 7 10.30am 5.00pm* JANUARY 2022 Wednesday 8 10:00am 1:00pm Sunday 2 1:00pm 5:00pm Thursday 9 10:30am 6:00pm Monday 3 12:00pm 4:00pm Friday 10 10:30am 6.00pm Saturday 11 1:00pm 5:00pm Adult Concs Family Groups Restricted School Sunday 12 12:00pm 4:00pm Tuesday 14 10:30am 5.30pm Preview £16.50 £16.50 N/A £15.50 £13.50 N/A Wednesday 15 10:30am 5.30pm Schools £21.50 £18.50 £74.00 £19.50 £12.50 £12.50 STARRING Thursday 16 10:30am 5.30pm Off-Peak £21.50 £19.50 £76.00 £19.50 £13.50 N/A Friday 17 1.30pm 5:30pm Peak £26.50 £22.50 £92.00 £23.50 £15.50 N/A Concession Applies to children under 16 and adults over 60 SIMON AND Family Ticket Four tickets (Must include 1 or 2 Adults per family) Group Rates For Groups of 10 or more - 1 in 10 free! Telephone FIELDING SOPHIE School Rates One teacher free for every 10 children Please Note: A ticket must be purchased for every child, regardless of 01268 205 300 LADDS age. We do not recommend bringing children under 3 years old. [email protected] *Relaxed Performance on Tuesday 7 December @ 5pm
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The Stars From The Commitments Sunday 31 October, 7.30pm
Direct from Dublin… all the heart… all the soul… all the music. This outstanding stage show features an amazing live band, with original Commitments cast members and musicians from Sir Alan Parker’s Bafta award-winning, and Golden Globe and Oscar® nominated smash hit film. Starring Kenneth McCluskey AKA bass player Derek “The Meatman” Scully, Robert Arkins AKA Jimmy Rabbitte, and Ronan Dooney on trumpet who featured on Commitments’ soundtrack albums. The show consists of two hours of sizzling soul music and is a thrilling live experience that will stir your soul. Ian Waite & Vincent Simone - Act Two Performing all the hits including Mustang Sally, In The Midnight Hour, Chain Of Fools, Treat Her Right, Saturday 30 October, 2.30pm Take Me To The River, Try A Little Tenderness and many more. The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return with their brand new show... Tickets: £28 Act Two! The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy and song! Concessions: £26 With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the Rhumba… and of course an incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master! The boys will be joined by their stunning dance partners and a world class singer. VIP Meet and Greet The exclusive VIP tickets include front row seats, plus a pre-show Meet & Greet with Ian & Vincent, a signed photo and VIP Lanyard. The Meet & Greet will be held Pre-Show, at 1pm and all VIP ticket holders must arrive by 12:50pm. Anyone arriving late may not be permitted. Please note: This production may contain some cheeky innuendoes, which some parents may not find suitable for children aged under 14. VIP Ticket, Front 2 Rows with Meet & Greet: £62 Stalls/Stalls Circle: £36, Dress Circle: £32, Upper Circle: £30
18 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 19 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Beyond the Christmas Memories Friday 12 November, 2pm Barricade Sunday 7 November, 7.30pm Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with the 2021 production of their hit Celebrating a fantastic 22 years, the UK’s show, bringing an unforgettable afternoon longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour of festive nostalgia, taking us all back to a features past principal performers from Les time when Christmas really was the most Misérables and delivers over two hours of the wonderful time of the year. Be transported best of Broadway and the West End, ending or back on a yuletide sleigh ride, filled with of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. This 60 all time favourite Christmas songs and brand new show for 2021 will include many of carols. the best numbers that have made Beyond the Described as ‘Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Barricade the most popular Musical Theatre Come To Life’ with its shimmering stage concert in the country. set, beautiful Christmas trees, glittering fairy The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) lights, and even falling snow. Mixed with over Andy Reiss (Enjolras and Resident Director 40 stunning costumes, this is the perfect for the National Tour of Les Misérables) Katie pre-Christmas treat, guaranteed to having Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), you singing along from start to finish, bringing together with a live band who capture the feel back many happy memories of Christmases of the original orchestrations of the chosen past and warming your heart on the coldest musicals. winter’s day. Tickets: £16.50 Tickets: £26 Concessions: £15
Jim Davidson An Evening With Unlocked 2021 Tour Sir Geoff Hurst Wednesday 10-Friday 12 November, 7.30pm Saturday 13 November, 7.30pm Sir Geoff comes to the Towngate Theatre in 2021! Back by popular After months of Lockdown, and with the comedy pressure demand after a successful tour in 2019, he will talk amusingly valve set to explode, the people’s favourite is back about his illustrious West Ham and England career. Interviewed with a brand new show for 2021! More outrageous than on stage by his great friend and agent Terry Baker, and also with ever. Jim Davidson OBE, one of Britain’s greatest ever a Q&A session with the audience, this evening has been superbly comedians is unlocked and asks you to breakout too and received everywhere it has appeared. join him on another hilarious white-knuckle get-away, Sir Geoff turns 80 this December and isn’t anticipating going on coming to a theatre near you! the road again, so don’t miss out on this incredible experience. This show will contain Adult humour which some may Pre-show VIP Meet and Greet! find offensive. Suitable for ages 18+ The VIP Meet and Greet tickets are located in the front 3 rows of Please note: This production was originally titled Jim Davidson: the Stalls, and includes meeting Sir Geoff for an autograph, and a Last Man Standing. All previous bookings remain the same and photo opportunity with the lucky ticket holders jointly holding the are unaffected by this change in title. FA Cup*! Make sure you book early so you don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – once they’re gone, they’re gone! Tickets: £26 The Meet and Greet will be held Pre-Show at 6.30pm, anyone arriving late may not be permitted. “Boy does Jim know how to deliver his *FA Cup replica, social distancing rules may apply gospel…‘The audience could have stayed all VIP tickets, Front 3 Rows with Meet & Greet: £60 night… he speaks with a rare honesty” Tickets: £27.50 ★★★★★ Express
20 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 21 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre ELO Again The Re-Discovery Tour Saturday 8 January 2022, 7.30pm
ELO Again are back with their stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. Now in their 9th year ELO Again really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. They perform all the big hits – Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Shine A Little Love, Confusion, Last Train To London, Roll Over Beethoven, Wild West Hero, Don’t Bring Me Down, The Diary Of Horace Wimp, Telephone Line, Turn To Stone plus many more. Come along and relive the age of Glam Rock as ELO Again pay tribute to the beautifully crafted songs of Jeff Lynne. You will revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style and hear some of the most unforgettable classic rock and pop songs of our generation. The timeless Mr Blue Sky returns, so Roll Over Beethoven - Rock ‘n Roll Is King
Tickets: £26 A Vision Of Elvis Thursday 13 January 2022, 7.30pm
Starring Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards Official Elvis Show and No. 1 Male Tribute, this internationally renowned tribute is the best Elvis Presley concert touring the world today. Celebrating the show’s 10th Fairytale of New York Anniversary, A Vision of Elvis is an Coming Home for Christmas emotional rollercoaster through time Sunday 14 November, 7.30pm engaging audiences with a true Elvis concert experience featuring Elvis’s From the producers of the hit show Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners, Fairytale of New greatest hits. York is the ultimate feel good, Irish-inspired Christmas show! Featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers, Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs, including: Driving Home For Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Tickets: £25 Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and, of course, The Fairytale of New York. Concessions: £23.50 ... and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class show also features some of the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band this magical Irish-inspired Christmas show will have people of all ages singing, laughing and dancing in the aisles. Tickets: £26.50 22 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 23 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Dirty Dusting Snow Queen Friday 14 January 2022, 7.30pm Sunday 16 January 2022, 2pm & 6pm
Entertainment Unlimited present a UK wide tour Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans of their laugh out loud comedy, Dirty Dusting. Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, The Snow Queen. Starring Vicki Michelle (‘Allo ‘Allo!), Vicky This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and Entwistle (Coronation Street) and Leah Bell as her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen Gladys, Olive and Elsie, three cleaning ladies has placed under an evil spell. Gerda’s fantastic adventure who, threatened with redundancy, chance on takes her on a journey across the frozen north where she an ‘unconventional’ way of earning some extra encounters a band of gypsies, enchanted reindeer and a cash when a wrong number requiring a Sex mysterious and reclusive Lapland woman. Only Gerda’s love Chat Line rings into the office and gives them for Kay can release him from the spell and break the Snow a great idea: Why not start their own Sex Chat Queen’s curse of eternal winter. Line? Providing they can keep this a secret from Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of international Dave, their boss…they could be onto a winner! dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets What could possibly go wrong???? combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a Written by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood, this glorious and magical score. production is directed by Leah Bell who injects this hilarious play with a fresh and Tickets: £20 lively approach coupled with her own unique Concessions: £18 comedic style. Under 10s: £12 Suitable for ages 16+ Group Offer: Buy 10, Get 1 Free! Tickets: £25
You Win Again Jekyll & Hyde Celebrating The Music Of Wednesday 19 January 2022, 7.30pm & The Bee Gees Thursday 20 January 2022, 1.30pm & 7.30pm Saturday 15 January 2022, 7.30pm Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological Direct from London’s West End, now in its 8th discovery that will change the face of medical science spectacular year, this is You Win Again! forever. However, his methods are less than ethical, and when someone threatens to expose his work, Jekyll is forced Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a to experiment on himself. And suddenly Jekyll has a new mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t friend, the brutal Edward Hyde. go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, This thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark for the night out of the year you have been fantasy immerses you in 19th century London’s fog-bound waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music streets where love, betrayal and murder lurk at every bend. royalty, the Bee Gees. Go on...treat your dark side! Join us for this breath-taking concert Exclusive Schools offer spectacular, including all your favourite songs, Online access to an HD recording of the play after the including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More performance, plus free education pack, for bookings of Than A Woman and many more! 25+. Email [email protected] for more Ensuring the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy details. Recommended for age 11+. of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ Stalls/Stalls Circle: £23, Dress Circle: £21.50, alive! Upper Circle: £19.50, Concessions: £2 Off School Rate: £14.50, Plus 1 Teacher Free With Tickets: £26 Every 10 Students
24 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 25 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Showaddywaddy The History of Rock Friday 21 January 2022, 7.30pm Thursday 27 January 2022, 7.30pm
‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ The History Of Rock is a celebration of Rock is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has music through the decades. A jaw dropping lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! night transporting you through the golden ages Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from of Rock! Featuring the music of artists such as several local bands, they have sold more Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, than 20 million records and have toured all Queen and many more. corners of the World extensively. Rediscover the seeds of Rock & Roll in the Their live show is dynamic and uplifting 1950s, the birth of Rock in the 60s, right featuring all of their biggest through to the Classic Rock of the 70s and hits, many of which reached number one in 80s. the pop charts of Europe. Experience this iconic music brought back to Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps life by an exceptional live band - consisting of to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue some of the finest musicians and performers Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, from around the world - original visual many more. footage of the featured bands and artists, as well as incredible concert staging and So come and join the Dancin’ Party… You’ve lighting. Got What It Takes’!
Tickets: £26 Tickets: £23.50 Concessions: £24 Concessions: £21.50
Circus of Horrors Spirit of the Dance ReBorn, ReVamped and Rockin’ Friday 28 January 2022, 7.30pm Saturday 22 January 2022, 7.30pm Seen by more than 20 million people worldwide, the The new Circus of Horrors show will be an blockbuster hit show is Irish in origin and bursting immersive celebration of its astounding 25 years. It with raw energy. One of the most exciting dance will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven shows ever, this high octane extravaganza takes by a rock ‘n’ roll sound scape, a show that will have dance to the next level, in an explosive fusion of you sat on the edge of your seat (when not falling off heart pounding Irish Dance combined with dance it with laughter!) styles from round the world.
The almighty cast that stormed into the finals of Scottish, Flamenco, Latin, Salsa, Street Dance, Hip Britain’s Got Talent is now a West End and worldwide Hop, Techno, Can Can and American Tap are all set hit, and will take you on a rock n’ rollercoaster ride of to the same dynamic rhythms as the heart pounding unbelievable, bizarre and beautiful acts. thunder of Irish dance. This spectacular show takes It is a circus like no other and a show you simply you round the globe with the spellbinding world of can’t afford to miss. Whether a Rock fan or dance. theatregoer, The Circus of Horrors has something for everyone. This dance spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling Please note: Contains nudity and language of adult costumes and breathtaking choreography. With nature. Suitable for ages 16+, anyone under the age thunderous applause, standing ovations and sold of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. out crowds at every performance, Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever. Stalls/Stalls Circle/Dress Circle: £26 Upper Circle/Stalls Slips: £24 Tickets: £29
26 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 27 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Friends! Someone Like You The Musical Parody Friday 4 February 2022, 7.30pm Saturday 29 January 2022, 4.30pm & A stunning live concert performance, 7.30pm celebrating the music of one of our generations’ finest singer-songwriters. Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as Katie Markham leads a super-talented six they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990s piece band through all your favourite Adele Manhattan. hits plus much more in this internationally Friends! The Musical Parody is a fabulous good-hearted acclaimed show. This concert showcases romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV powerhouse performances with Force 10 show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music- vocals, as well as intimate torch songs and a filled production. spellbinding sit down acoustic section. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, The world-class show faithfully recreates the haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their magic of Adele including favourites Chasing way back into our hearts in Friends! The Musical Parody. Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Set The first UK and Irish tour of this hilarious New York and Fire To The Rain, Someone Like You, Hello, Las Vegas hit musical lovingly lampoons the popular TV Rolling In The Deep, Skyfall and many sitcom. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll Unagi! more.
Tickets: £30 Tickets: £22
All Star Wrestling 80s Live Sunday 30 January 2022, 3pm Thursday 10 February 2022, 7.30pm
You’ve seen it on television, and now you You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve can see it live when All Star Superslam made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! Wrestling continue their 50th Anniversary Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour tour with a visit to Towngate Theatre on the UK! 80s Live! the afternoon of 30 January. We will make you feel shiny and new as we travel back in All Star are the longest running wrestling time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night promotions company in British wrestling out you have been dreaming of – put your hands together history. They started up in 1970 and since and get into the groove as our live band ‘Electric Dreams’ then they have maintained a very high perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from artists standard of presenting only the very best including Wham, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick wrestlers from home and abroad. Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human Come along and boo the villains or League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears and more! cheer for your favourites as some of the We will be heading down the Atlanta highway, so bring your country’s top ring stars clash in a two-hour, jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug, with this brand action-packed spectacle that will have you new action packed show for 2022! on the edge of your seat. The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember. Tickets: £17 With our sensational cast and live band, this is just what the Under 12s: £12 doctor ordered! Family (2+2): £53 Tickets: £26
2828 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 29 Book online towngatetheatre.co.uk or by phone 01268 205 300 Keep up to date and follow us on /towngate @towngatetheatre Woman Like Me The Little Mix Show Sunday 20 February 2022, 5pm
A highly energetic tribute show, that follows Visit With Confidence: Please be assured that we will follow all current COVID guidelines to ensure that in the footsteps of the award-winning girl your visit is safe and relaxed. For more information including opening times, please visit our website band, Little Mix. This 5-star rated show has LIGHT BITES MAIN MEALS live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video NEW Avocado & Poached Egg on Toast £3.90 For a healthier option, why not swap your chips choreography. Beans on Toast £3.00 or garlic bread for salad? Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults Grilled Cheese on Toast (1 slice) £1.80 alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop Bacon or Sausage Sandwich £3.30 (Add an Egg for £1) Towngate Burger £7.90 concert experience to your local theatre. Toasted Tea Cake £1.45 Succulent 100% beef burger, served with chips There are lots of added extras including Dance 2x Slices of Toast £1.20 and homemade coleslaw Competitions, Free Giveaways and a Meet & Add cheese or bacon for £1.00 Greet with the girls after the show! JACKET POTATO Chicken Burger £7.90 The show features all of Little Mix’s chart- £4.80 All served with salad garnish Buttermilk chicken burger, served with chips topping hits including Black Magic, Power, Choose from: Cheese, Tuna Mayo, Beans or Ham and homemade coleslaw Woman Like Me, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex Additional 60p each Add cheese or bacon for £1.00 and tracks from their LM5 album. Cheese & Ham, Cheese & Beans, Falafel Burger (v) £7.60 Coronation Chicken, Cheese & Coleslaw, Falafel and spinach burger served with chips Prawns in Mayonnaise and homemade coleslaw Tickets: £17 Ham, Egg and Chips £6.60 Concessions: £15 PANINI Sliced ham served with 2 fried eggs and chips All served with salad garnish Family (2+2): £60 Cheese & Tomato £4.50 Scampi and Chips £6.95 Ham, Tomato & Cheese £4.70 A generous serving of scampi, served with chips, salad, Tuna & Cheese £4.70 lemon wedge and tartar sauce Macbeth NEW Brie and Bacon £5.10 Monday 28 February – Thursday 3 SUMMERTIME SPECIALS March 2022, 1pm & 7pm SANDWICHES NEW Homemade Quiche £6.50 White or Granary Sandwiches £3.95 Served with chips and salad An Essex playhouse, 1850. Unforeseen circumstances Gluten free bread available upon request NEW Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Salad £7.50 leave a Dickensian theatre company with just three Choose one of the following fillings: Served with mixed leaf lettuce, cucumber and tomato actors. Undeterred, they take on the multitude of Cheese, Egg Mayo, Tuna Mayo or Ham NEW Ploughman’s Lunch £6.90 roles in Shakespeare’s most bloody tragedy. Additional .60p each Baguette, cheddar, brie, ham, boiled egg, apple and pickle Cheese & Ham, Fish Fingers, At just 70 minutes, this engaging and fast- NEW Tuna Pasta £6.50 Prawns in Mayonnaise, Coronation Chicken paced adaptation is the perfect introduction to Served with salad garnish and 2 slices of garlic bread. Shakespeare for a modern audience. With themes SIDES Add cheese for £1. of ambition, power and revenge, this dynamic Bowl of Chips £2.00 With Cheese add .60p DESSERT Garlic Bread £2.50 With Cheese add .60p production captivates to the bitter end. NEW Arctic Roll £4.00 Onion Rings £2.00 Recommended age 10+ Chocolate ice cream wrapped in a chocolate sponge. Served with chocolate sauce. Free Dickens Theatre TV Subscription for Schools! CHILDREN’S OPTIONS For school bookings 50+, you will receive a free All meals £3.95 Cake of the day £3.00 Slice of cake served with cream 12 months subscription to DICKENS THEATRE TV Chicken Nuggets, Chips and Beans www.dickenstheatre.vhx.tv. Organised via Dickens Ham, Egg and Chips Theatre Company Direct, please email Fish Fingers, Chips and Peas [email protected] for details. Macaroni Cheese and Garlic Bread Tickets: £15 To pre-order for takeaway or to reserve your table, Concessions and Students: £13 School Groups: £12 - Plus Buy 10 Tickets, please call us on 01268 205296 or email [email protected] Please note: Whilst every effort is taken we cannot guarantee that food prepared in our kitchen will not contain traces of allergens for further get 11th Free! advice on please ask a member of staff who will be happy to help. 30 Summer 2021 Season Summer 2021 Season 31 towngatetheatre.co.uk | 01268 205 300