WELCOME

A Note From Our Theatre Manager

Welcome to our 9th Season Brochure.

Our previous season has been a great success. I have seen some fantastic performances both by professional and amateur visiting companies.

The team and I very much hope you will like the new programme of shows. We have listened carefully to the feedback we have received from you and believe you will enjoy what we have to offer.

It has become very apparent to me in the first six months of working here at Braintree Arts Theatre that we are very fortunate to have fantastically loyal customers.

Thank you as ever for your continued support, and I look forward to welcoming you to our great little theatre once again.

With kindest regards

Phil Pattie

Theatre and Technical Manager

Box Office Information Opening times (phone and walk-ins) Phone number: 01376 556 354 Monday-Friday: 11am-4pm Email: [email protected] 2 hours before scheduled performances.

Address: Braintree Arts Theatre, Notley Road, Braintree, Essex CM7 1WY

Theatre App

For Theatre goers on the move! Search for ‘Braintree Arts Theatre’ in your app store and permanently have us in the palm of your hand. This handy little app, is easy to use and will give you all the info you need, from seating plans to our latest shows. Available for both IOS and Android users.

Changes we have been working on!

Check out our even easier to use new website - www.braintreeartstheatre.com

In July this year, we installed a brand new sound system and lighting rig to ensure our customers, visiting acts and hirers experience the sound and lighting they should expect.

Check out our Facebook page for more improvements as they happen facebook.com/braintreeartstheatre DISCOUNTS Family Ticket Offer

We are pleased to offer discounted tickets for groups or families for several of our Family shows. This applies to groups of four and all four tickets must be purchased at the same time. Look for the Family Ticket offer for participating shows.

Funhouse Comedy Night Offer

Buy two tickets in advance and get the third 1/2 price on all Funhouse Comedy Nights! All three tickets must be for the same Comedy Night and be purchased at the same time. Theatre Hire Looking for a venue to host a conference, dance show or private event? Our modern venue can hold up to 300 people in the main auditorium and has full projection and AV facilities. We also have several smaller seminar rooms each housing their own dedicated media facilities. Situated on the outskirts of Braintree, the theatre has free parking for 250 vehicles, with six dedicated disabled parking bays. Wheelchair access is provided throughout the building including backstage. We are pleased to offer all hirers free WiFi. For further details and pricing, please contact Theatre Management on 01376 556357. Technical specifications of our main auditorium can be found on our website.

Online Bookings You can find show information, view seating plans and book tickets to any of our shows 24 hours a day by visiting our website www.braintreeartstheatre.com

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Fun House Comedy Monthly

Carey Marx Junior Simpson

Funhouse Comedy is one of the UK’s foremost promoters and bookers of live stand-up comedy.

Funhouse Comedy Clubs are run by Nottingham Spiky Mike and are renowned for having exceptionally friendly audiences and a wonderful atmosphere which have led to twice winning Best Midlands Comedy Club awards with leading comedy website Chortle.

DATE COMEDIAN

Fri 25 September, 8:00pm Carey Marx

Fri 30 October, 8:00pm Brian Higgins Vince Atta Fri 27 November, 8:00pm Junior Simpson

Fri 18 December, 8:00pm Vince Atta

Fri 29 January, 8:00pm Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue

Fri 26 February, 8:00pm Nathan Caton

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Lewis Schaffer is Free Ed Byrne: Outside, until Famous Looking In

SOLD OUT Fri 2 October, 8:00pm Fri 9 October, 8:00pm

The acclaimed New York comic now That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not based in the UK returns. the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, Pronounced “Shay-fer”, Lewis Schaffer that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny combines the comedy genes of Joan Rivers chap. Has a new show! and Jackie Mason with the relevance of the freshest British . Reviews from previous shows:

Lewis Schaffer’s free-wheeling style, often 5* Comedy’s holy grail... Go see! - The described as “jazzy”, makes every show Sunday Times different and thrilling. Fasten your seat belts. Lewis Schaffer was the house compere 5* A masterful display of the comics art… of the Comedy Cellar and the Boston This is a seamless and perfectly timed Comedy Club in New York. In , show that could stand proudly next to any Lewis Schaffer has the longest-running Izzard, Bailey, Carr or Skinner stadium-filler. - residency at the prestigious Leicester Sunday Times Square Theatre; he is the regular MC of Peter Cook’s Establishment Club; and is 5* Hilarious anecdotes! l assure you the star of Nunhead American Radio on Ed Byrne is one comedian you should Resonance FM London. DEFINITLEY see. - Edinburgh Festival Magazine Recommended by the Times, , The Independent and many 4* Jokes come so fast that hecklers other publications and websites. don’t have a chance to get a word in edgeways. - The Times Who better to give it to us straight than this New Yorker? - The Independent. 4* Byrne is at the top of his game. - Sunday Telegraph

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Parkway Dreams I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddy

Sat 17 October, 7:30pm Fri 23 October, 7:30pm

Directed by Ivan Cutting Designed by When Buddy Holly died in a plane crash in Charlie Cridlan Music by Simon Egerton. 1959 aged just 22 he was already a star... today he is a legend! It’s 1972 and a young family are about to make a fresh start in an exciting New Town. Starring Spencer J as Buddy Holly and Using the authentic voices of those who backed by the superb Copycat Crickets, worked for the Peterborough Development this exciting, high-energy show features all Corporation back in the 1970s and the classic hits - That’ll Be the Day, Peggy 1980s, Eastern Angles has recreated the Sue, Heartbeat, Maybe Baby, True Love backroom story of how a small historic Ways, Oh Boy, Not Fade Away, Everyday, Fenland city turned into buzzy New Town, how ancient villages morphed into modern Rave On, Raining In My Heart. townships and discovers why a comical Roman Centurion came to front the city’s I CANT BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUDDY is publicity campaign…all told through the guaranteed to have the whole audience eyes of Mary, Jack and Peter - a typical Rockin’ and Boppin’ in the aisles...”the best London ‘overspill family’. ‘Buddy’ party in town”!

This quirky mix of oral history interviews, In terms of energy, originality and ability to television game show spoofs and political connect with an audience, Buddy, Jerry, combines with a poignant family story Niki & Joe B, the original Crickets, had few to create a fascinating and funny insight equals, beyond Elvis. Through hard work, into the development of a typical English impeccable musicianship and dedication New Town. to authenticity, Spencer, JJ, Gerry and Spencer succeed in re-creating The Parkway Dreams is a product of the Eastern Crickets’ special brand of “feel-good fifties Angles/Vivacity Forty Years On archive fun” at venue after venue. And whenever project funded by the Heritage Lottery they are on stage, fans everywhere agree Fund. that, once again, Buddy Holly lives!

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Marty MacDonald’s Café 6 Farm Why not order your interval drinks at the bar before the performance and have them waiting for you. This is a free service and will allow you more time to relax before the next act. Café 6 is the perfect meeting point for a relaxed pre show and interval drink, cup of tea or coffee and a snack. Sun 1 November, 2:00pm Our fully stocked bar “Marty MacDonald needs your help! offers a wide variety of wines, spirits, lagers, ciders He’s looking after his uncle’s farm but Old MacDonald has left things in a mess and local real ales. – the animals have gone on holiday, the farmyard is topsy-turvy and the crafty crows The café bar is open 45 are eating the crops in front of his eyes! minutes before the start Help Marty, Pongo the Pig, Molly-Moo the of the performance and Cow and Sheena the Sheep as they work together to find a way to rescue the corn during the interval. Our and save their farm… café is fully accessible Come and join in the adventure, make including the outdoor new friends and sing along to your favourite songs & nursery rhymes, in a live and patio. interactive theatre show with bags of fun and laughter, down on Marty MacDonald’s Farm!”

With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Marty MacDonald’s Farm is a family show particularly suitable for 3 – 7 year olds.

Running time: 90 minutes, including interval

(Please note that Justin & Nicole do not appear in person.)

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Ultimate Elton and The Rocket Band Sat 7 November, 7:30pm

Some tribute artists look like their idol, some made the headlines recently when they sound like their idol. Paul Bacon as Elton performed at Elton John’s Mothers 90th John does both! Close your eyes and you birthday party! won’t believe your ears, open your eyes and you won’t believe them either! You A lifelong Elton John fan, Paul first started simply won’t find a closer tribute to Sir Elton singing and performing Elton’s songs whilst John. studying Performing Arts at University in the early 1980’s. Paul’s career highlights to date Rapidly established as the foremost Elton include duetting with Kiki Dee on ‘Don’t Go John tribute act in the UK, Ultimate Elton, Breaking My Heart’, singing to a packed who also plays with a live band, presents Wembley Stadium before the Saracens an uncannily accurate reproduction of v Harlequins rugby match, and of course the classic live shows of one of pop music’s meeting Sir Elton in person! most successful and best-loved artists. They

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Wartime Women We are now on Trip Advisor! Please find us and review your theatre experience. We are constantly looking at ways to improve our facilities, book the best shows and every review helps us achieve this. We are aiming to be ranked the number one thing to do in Braintree, and over time, Essex!

Stay Connected Fri 13 November, 7:30pm

Keeping up to date with Celebrated chanteuse and mistress of Braintree Arts Theatre has dramatic cabaret, Fiona Jane Weston never been easier! ‘Like’ (Loving London The Capital Cabaret) recreates the excitement of times that us on Facebook or follow changed our world forever in a moving us on Twitter and receive and humorous performance in the the latest news, show acclaimed production Wartime Women The Khaki Cabaret. information and deals. You can also receive information Questioning: What did Mummy do in the war? Fiona answers through fascinating straight to your inbox by stories, songs, verses and diary extracts: signing up to our email list Things she’d never done before! This is a via our website. wonderfully affectionate tribute which reminds us of the first time when ‘ordinary’ women became pilots, mechanics and engineers. Women made munitions, worked the land and performed daring acts of espionage behind enemy lines. @BATheatre Wartime Women The Khaki Cabaret, illustrates that for women, things would /braintreeartstheatre never be the same again!

www.braintreeartstheatre.com Versatile and powerful actress. - Remote Goat box office: 01376 556 354

£12, £10 conc. box office: 01376 556 354 7 The Steve Hewlett Show Braintree Arts Theatre twitter.com/BATheatre

The Steve Hewlett Show SaturdaySat 14th 14 November, November 7:30pm 2015 @7.30pm

Steve Hewlett brings his Comedy the hunt for a new wife... (His wife won't be ventriloquist Show to Braintree for the first happy) time. Since his Britain's Got Talent Final Success in 2013, Steve has toured the UK HRH Prince William - Brilliant & very funny with his OwnTickets Show 'Thinking *£15 Inside the (ConcessionsBox' £12) and supported Brian Conley, Jethro and Sir John Major - Excellent performance many more on their tours. *Card payments are subjectJETHRO to a- Probablyfee of the£0.50 best vent I’ve ever Fun & Laughter for the whole family with seen Little SimonBook & Louie andNow: Arthur Lager 01376 is on 556 354

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John Hurt: "I saw Steve on Cromer Pier a few years ago and he was first class then and still is" facebook.com/braintreeartstheatre

Macbeth Roy Orbison and Friends

Fri 20 November, 7:30pm Sat 28 Nov, 7:30pm

This is not a story for the faint-hearted. It’s Using original film footage, live streaming the story of how old King Duncan died. It’s and backed by his fabulous band, Barry a story of murder and betrayal. It’s a story Steele recreates the magic of Roy Orbison. of supernatural sorcery. And it’s a story Add to the mix star guests celebrating the that’s going to be retold as you’ve never musical legacy of Elvis Presley & Jerry Lee seen it before... Lewis, you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old “Rock n Roll” and Taking their cues from film noir, gangland contemporary musical genius all on one Britain and the clowning tradition (yes, stage. really) the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company put their own The Caruso of Rock was back. – Grimsby contemporary spin on Shakespeare’s most Telegraph dangerous play. Roy Orbison was in the room. – The Tragic and hilarious in equal measures Shropshire Star this innovative take on ‘The Scottish Play’ (Macbeth) features femmes fatale, high- It was on a family holiday in Cornwall speed chases, killer lines, killer crimes and in 2001 that Barry took the first steps on some seriously weird sisters. the road to becoming a professional singer, when his wife Lynne and their “Part alternative rock band, part thespian... daughter Leonie entered him into a singing wholly charming.” (The Times) competition without his knowledge. It was there that a fellow competitor said to him, “You know you sound just like Roy Orbison singing Robbie Williams!” so with the help of family and friends a tribute to The Big ‘O’ was born.

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Braintree Male Voice Choir

Sat 5 December, 7.30pm

Braintree's resident Male Voice Choir invites you to join them for their Christmas Concert. Once again the Choir welcomes The Essex Police Band.

The Choir, numbering nearly 40 singers have received much critical acclaim for their varied musical programmes both in the UK and internationally and have been successful in many choir competitions.

The choir will be performing some much- loved Christmas classics, as well as other popular favourites. Songs will include such hits as 'O Holy Night' (voted as the number 1 Christmas carol in surveys), 'When A Child is Born' (made famous by Johnny Mathis amongst others). The choir will also be singing 'September Song' - successfully recorded by and used in the 'May to December'.

So come along and listen to some great choral and brass band music plus carols for all to sing and get in the Christmas spirit. Tel: 01376 323873

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Supreme Queen Sat 12 December 8:00pm

Supreme Queen have been paying Scott is joined on stage by an enormously homage to the world’s most theatrical talented band including Nathan Mathers and dramatic Rock band, Queen since who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity 1995, and in that time have had a huge required to play a very convincing Brian impact on audiences across the UK, May. Their attention to detail is truly Europe and Asia. Front man, Scott Maley impressive and extends to their use of the plays a uncannily realistic ‘Freddy’ with exact same equipment used by Queen on just the right look, stage persona and, stage in their heyday. most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice!

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RECENT CUSTOMER REVIEWS Alice the Panto! Thank you to everyone who has left us such fantastic feedback and reviews and we hope to continue with our success.

Thanks again from all of the team.

Peter Howarth at Braintree Arts Theatre

This was my first visit and what a great little theatre to find in Braintree. It has a bar and cafe and easy parking. This was a super evening with Peter Howarth lead singer with the Hollies. Keep an eye on events this is well worth a visit and your support.

Sat 19 December 2:00pm/7:00pm Excellent facility Have been to many evenings of It’s that time of year again and Abigail’s entertainment at Braintree Arts Performing Arts will be performing their first ever Christmas pantomime! No they’re not, Theatre, Abba, Elvis, Bon Jovi, you say? Yes they are! After two successful Blues Brothers, and just recently shows, they are ready to knock your socks Johnny Cash and Big Girls Don’t off with humour and talent from their ever- Cry to name a few! EVERY event growing outstanding cast in the style of, has been a great night, very Alice… The Panto! By Archie Wilson. professionally done, all at a very reasonable price, we order a This new and exciting pantomime Celebrates 150 years of Lewis Carrol’s Alice drink for the interval before the in wonderland. So, practise your boo’s and show starts, and it is there waiting cheers, as this is a fun filled night for all the for us. A great night out, great family to enjoy! entertainment, all at an affordable price and only 10 mins and I’m Join Alice as she meets many weird and home! wonderful characters, from the sleepy Doormouse to the outrageous Queen Loads of shows for all ages of Hearts. The White Rabbit entertains everyone with her poor time keeping and We have been to many shows lively opening number ‘What time is it’. here over the years. They The Cheshire Cat is sure to ‘Get This Party Started’ whenThe Mad Hatter and March accommodate for all ages. My Hare invite you to join them at their funky children love the Christmas pantos. un-birthday tea party where the strangest All shows are good quality. It’s things happen. Watch as everyday objects clean and friendly. They have turns to life from the talking trees to the great advertising, easy booking magic playing cards. and a great customer service.

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Santa’s Christmas Cracker Tue 22 December, 10:30am & 1:30pm

Join the adventures of Dotty the Elf special gift from Father Christmas himself! and Pompom the Penguin in a festive, interactive, song-filled visit to Santa’s home, Songs include festive favourites Jingle that helps them discover the meaning of Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Christmas… before meeting Santa himself! The Twelve Days Of Christmas, and many, many more! Every child wants to visit Father Christmas’s home at the North Pole and in Santa’s Santa’s Christmas Cracker is a family Christmas Cracker they can do just that – Christmas show particularly suitable for 2-7 plus, in our special meet, greet and treat, year-olds - HO-HO-HO! each child will get the chance to receive a

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Only One Direction I Love to Boogie with T-Rextasy

Sat 23 January 6:00pm Fri 19 February, 8:00pm

Following their sellout 2014 tour they’re T.Rextasy have now been performing back again with a brand new show. around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very Capturing the charisma, energy and own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as enthusiasm of the famous five this show the world’s only official live tribute band features songs from all four of One dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and Direction’s smash hit albums including the only band endorsed and approved What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life, by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original Best Song Ever, Midnight Memories, Steal ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s My Girl and so many more! The perfect catalogue management. The band has family friendly pop concert guaranteed been described by many as ‘beyond the to keep you ‘Up All Night’ complete with boundaries of tribute’. giveaways, audience participation and a meet & greet with the boys. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages - If you would like to know exactly what a The boys have played to over a quarter of Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, a million people throughout the UK, Europe this show is for you! and the UAE, securing themselves as the most popular band on the market. Danielz is a curator of Bolan’s life, a perfectionist protector of the legacy – Harry Styles - Their harmonies are angelic T.Rextasy play with a poignant, flamboyant skill. - The Observer Daily Mail - Stadium-filling stars

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The Owl Who was Afraid Wrong Stewart and The of the Dark Farces

Sat 20 Feb February, 2:30pm Sat 5 March, 8:00pm

Based on the bestselling children’s classic Wrong Stewart and The Farces are a by Jill Tomlinson. fantastic tribute band taking audiences by storm performing the timeless classics Plop is a baby Barn Owl. He lives at the top by Rod Stewart and a selection of Faces of a tall tree, in a field. He is fat and fluffy. material . He has big round eyes and very knackety knees. Plop is exactly the same as every This professional, accomplished feel good barn owl that has ever been - except for act will be rocking the Braintree Arts one thing. Plop is AFRAID of the DARK. Theatre and will have you on your feet in no time, dancing and singing along to all One day, Mr Barn Owl suggests that Plop the hits and more. fly down into the world and find about the dark for himself. And this is where Plop’s A standard set includes: “Maggie May” , adventure begins... “Hand Bags and Glad Rags “, “Hot Legs” and the Faces classic “Stay With Me” to This gentle, reassuring tale is brought to life name a few . with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling. The band features the irrepressible , gravelly voiced Graham Buxton as Wrong Written especially for small people aged Stewart . A highly experienced musician, 3-7, and grown up’s who still sleep with the Graham has toured all over the world light on. alongside many famous acts , including Shane Ritchie, Joe Pasquali, Mike Reid, D:ream and the legendary Sir George Martin in the famous Abbey Road Studios. The backing band “ The Farces” are made up of the most experienced session musicians working today.

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Reduced Shakespeare Company Wed 9th March, 7:30pm

The Reduced Shakespeare Company is a The company’s first three shows, The three-man comedy troupe that takes long, Complete Works of William Shakespeare serious subjects and reduces them to short, (abridged), The Complete History of sharp comedies. America (abridged) and The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) Since 1981, ‘The Bad Boys of Abridgement’ enjoyed a nine-year run at the Criterion have created nine stage shows, two Theatre in Piccadilly Circus. Not only were television specials, several failed TV pilots they London’s longest-running comedies, and numerous radio pieces – all of which but at one point the Reduced Shakespeare have been performed, seen, heard and Company had more shows running in translated into Klingon the world over. the West End than Andrew Lloyd Webber. Some of them were funnier too... £15, £13.50 conc. 16 braintreeartstheatre.com facebook.com/braintreeartstheatre

The Fri 11 March, 7:30pm

The Official UK No: 1 Tribute show as voted Together they amaze audiences with their by The Agents Association of Great Britain, recreation of the music of Sinatra, Martin arrives direct From London’s Leicester and Davis, in a fabulous show which brings Square Theatre, The 02 and a Royal the style and excitement of the Las Vegas Command Performance. David Alacey heyday to vivid life. Including all the great (Lovejoy & Inspector Alleyn), Des Coleman hits - , Mr Bojangles, New York New (Lenny - Eastenders & The One Show) and York, Amore, Come Fly With Me! The show Paul Drakeley (Inside Out -BBC) star as also features BBC Musical Director Don Hunt Frank, Sammy and Dean in the original Rat at the Piano and The Stunning L.A Showgirls Pack show, now celebrating it’s 18th record - Memories really are made of this! breaking year.

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The Len Philips Big Band Fri 18 March, 7:30pm

Join the 17 piece Len Phillips Big Band and Geraldo, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett. Singers as they present the tunes of the Over the years, the band’s guests have great swing era. Music from the libraries of included Lita Roza, Clare Teal, Joe Stilgoe, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Ted Heath and Dennis Lotis, Kenny Baker and Anita Harris. Geraldo plus the songs of Sinatra, Peggy Their latest CD can frequently be heard on Lee and of course Vera Lynn help to paint BBC Radio 2. a picture of the sounds that helped Britain win the war and rebuild this great nation. A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square - White Cliffs of Dover - American Patrol - I’m This all-star line-up of musicians includes Getting Sentimental Over You - We’ll Meet players who have between them played Again - In The Mood with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ted Heath,

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An Evening with Ian and Richard Digance Camilla

Fri 8 April, 2:30pm/7:30pm Sat 9 April, 8:00pm

For two performances only, join Ian Waite Richard Digance is a rare performer in & Camilla Dallerup from Strictly Come that he’s respected by comedians for his Dancing plus professional singer Paul Amer original material and by musicians for being & guests for a spectacular evening of an accomplished performer/guitarist. His Dance, Singing and stories from their time loyal following confirms his wide appeal, on the BBC hit show. from the younger generation attracted by both his guitar playing and the fact he has This up close and personal show promises inspired many modern-day performers, to to be a night to remember. Camilla, one the super-loyal who have followed Richard of the original professionals and champion since the time he had his own ITV series in 2008 is joined by her professional partner and even further when he started out in (and ladies favourite) Ian Waite who has folk clubs. appeared in nearly every series of the show. His evergreen career has been acknowledged through numerous awards During the show, Ian and Camilla will within both the music and entertainment perform some amazing Latin and Ballroom industries, from a BAFTA Nomination as a TV routines and tell their inside stories from entertainer to a Gold Award from The British Strictly Come Dancing. Academy of Composers and Songwriters. He is included in The Virgin Anthology of Songwriters for his important contribution to British comedy songwriting. Richard has supported such stars as Steve Martin, Robin Williams and played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen.

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I Feel Good Floyd Effect

Sat 7 May, 7:30pm Sat 23 July, 7:30pm

This unique show includes the fantastic Having toured since 2007, The Floyd ground breaking music from three of the Effect has become rightly renowned for greatest American icons of all time, who the remarkable accuracy with which it were all born within three years of each performs the iconic music of Pink Floyd. other in the southern state of Georgia. All of the band’s members are top quality musicians with pedigrees that stretch Recreating the voices, costumes and across all manner of musical genres, and musicianship that has set the standard for they faithfully recreate the music and so many artistes including Michael Jackson, intensity of a Pink Floyd concert without Prince, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Justin recourse to backing tracks, racks of Timberlake and Earth Wind & Fire. computers, or other technological wizardry. Every note that you hear is played and The first half of this show is dedicated to sung by the band, making each concert the “The Genius” Ray Charles who had so a genuine ‘live’ experience, powerful, many hits in Jazz, Country, Gospel, Blues & immersive and emotional. And, of course, Soul. the music is supported by a dramatic light show that incorporates the iconic circular I Can’t Stop Loving You, Georgia, Hit The screen, two sets of projections, smoke and Road Jack, What I’d Say, You Don’t Know lasers. Me, Shake a tail feather& Mess Around amongst others. Performing its “Dark Side and Beyond” tour in 2015/16, The Floyd Effect take you on a The second half of the show features all the musical journey from the Dark Side of the biggest songs from both “The Architect of Moon, through Wish You Were Here and Rock & Roll” Little Richardwho sits alongside Animals, to The Wall, A Momentary Lapse Elvis as a true King of Rock & Roll. of Reason, and all the way to the latest, and possibly the last, Pink Floyd work The Endless River.

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Finding us By car Braintree Arts Theatre is located at the Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form Campus on Notley Road, Braintree. Free parking is available at the theatre for approximately 250 cars and several coaches. Please see our website www. braintreeartstheatre.com for detailed instructions of how to get here if you are using a satnav.

By bus The number 21/21A bus stops and departs from the bus stop just outside of the theatre Accessibility grounds. For times and destinations of All areas in the building are fully accessible. these buses, please see our website. Wheelchair spaces are available for our performances so please let the box office know in advance if you wish to book one. By train The nearest train station to Braintree Arts Cards Theatre is Braintree Railway Station, about We accept MasterCard, Switch and Visa. 25 minutes walk away, situated on Station Please note there is a 50p charge per Approach. transaction for this service. Postage Map Tickets can also be posted out to you at a cost of 75p. Concessions These are available on some shows for audience members over 60, students (NUS), children under 16, registered disabled patrons, Essex Carers Discount Card holders and registered unemployed. (Please bring proof of status when making your booking.) This does vary from show to show, so please do check with the box office when booking your tickets. Children under 18 months Unfortunately we are unable to admit babes in arms. A ticket must be purchased for each individual, including young children. box office: 01376 556 354 21 twitter.com/BATheatre EVENTS DIARY

Fri 25 Sept Fun House Comedy: Carey Max 2

Fri 2 Oct Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous 3 Fri 9 Oct Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In 3 Sat 19 Oct Parkway Dreams 4 Fri 23 Oct I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddy 4 Fri 30 Oct Fun House Comedy: Brian Higgins 2

Sun 1 Nov Marty MacDonald’s Farm 5 Sat 7 Nov Ultimate Elton 6 Fri 13 Nov Wartime Women 7 Sat 14 Nov The Steve Hewlett Show 8 Fri 20 Nov Macbeth 9 Fri 27 Nov Fun House Comedy: Junior Simpson 2 Sat 28 Nov Roy Orbison & and Friends 9

Sat 5 Dec Braintree Male Voice Choir 10 Sat 12 Dec Supreme Queen 11 Fri 18 Dec Fun House Comedy: Vince Atta 2 Sat 19 Dec Alice... The Panto 12 Tue 22 Dec Santa’s Christmas Cracker 13

Sat 23 Jan Only One Direction 14 Fri 29 Jan Fun House Comedy: Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue 2

Fri 19 Feb I Love to Boogie with T-Rextasy 14 Sat 20 Feb The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark 15 Fri 26 Feb Fun House Comedy Night Nathan Caton 2

Sat 5 Mar Wrong Stewart and The Farces 15 Wed 9 Mar Reduced Shakespeare Company 16 Fri 11 Mar The Rat Pack 17 Fri 18 Mar The Len Philips Big Band 18 Fri 8 Apr An Evening with Ian and Camilla 19 Sat 9 Apr Richard Digance 19

Sat 7 May I Feel Good 20 Sat 23 Jul Floyd Effect 20

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