EASTBOURNE THEATRES

BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 SPRING 2020 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk JAN-MAY ❱ 8-9 BEAUTIFUL ❱ 10 THE CAROLE KING STORY EDUCATING RITA

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2 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 WELCOME TO EASTBOURNE THEATRES HELLO Come and join us for a new season of live entertainment here at Eastbourne Theatres! ❱ 11 The Devonshire Park Theatre begins its year with Willy Russell’s ANTON & ERIN Educating Rita. Starring Stephen Tompkinson, this is a wonderful, heart-warming British comedy. New drama includes Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art starring Matthew Kelly, The Croft, a thriller from Original Theatre and new farce Bang Bang! written by . We are also thrilled to be presenting a delightful play telling a tale of love, loss and ice cream sundaes set in Eastbourne. Beacons, written by Tabitha Mortiboys, plays for just 4 shows at the Devonshire Park so be sure not to miss it! Michael McIntyre, Romesh Ranganathan, Paul Carrack, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Anton & Erin, Max Raabe, Fascinating Aida are, just some of the shows coming to the Congress Theatre for one (or two!) nights only! Add in Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, The Sound Of Music and Grease and we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy! Summer may seem a long way off but it is never too early to book tickets for this Summer’s must-see musical Mamma Mia! ❱ Making its first visit to Eastbourne, we are thrilled to be bringing 28 this West End, Broadway and international smash hit to the CIRQUE ENFANT sunshine coast! We look forward to welcoming you back to Eastbourne Theatres very soon!

CHRIS JORDAN Artistic Director, Eastbourne Theatres

www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 3 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 6 December – Sunday 12 January

MOO-ve it to the box office and book tickets for a pantomime adventure to remember! Various Times Tucker and Martyn Knight return joined by a talented cast including TICKETS Katherine Glover as Jack, Victoria Farley as Princess Jill and Steven Serlin From £14.50 as the wicked Fleshcreep. Contact Box office The classic story told with plenty of fun, laughter and live music; our hero for details or visit eastbournetheatres.co.uk Jack is forced to lead his beloved family cow to market but on the way is offered the chance to swap her for a handful of magic beans. What Audio described follows is the escapade of a lifetime! performance. See p.42

4 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 CONGRESS THEATRE 3pm PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 2019/2020 SEASON

A SEA CHANGE Sunday 19 January Mendelssohn Overture, The Hebrides Haydn Cello Concerto in C Brahms Symphony No. 4 Thomas Blunt conductor Laura van der Heijden cello It’s sunshine, storms, and sea-spray as the young Mendelssohn sets sail on an adventure, brilliant young cellist Laura van der Heijden brings out all the sparkle of Haydn’s concerto, and Brahms pours his heart and soul into his final symphony.

LIGHT AND SHADOW Sunday 23 February Mozart Overture, The Magic Flute Sibelius Violin Concerto Dvořák Symphony No. 8 Ben Glassberg conductor Fanny Clamagirand violin Award-winning violinist Fanny Clamagirand brings to life the fire and ice of Sibelius’s deeply atmospheric concerto, alongside the birdsong and dance of Dvořák’s most cheerful symphony and the delicate drama of Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture.

TIMELESS TALES Sunday 22 March Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Tchaikovsky Suite, Sleeping Beauty Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture, Romeo and Juliet Matthew Wood conductor Igor Tchetuev piano From the master of musical storytelling. Fall under the spell of unforgettable melodies from Sleeping Beauty and Romeo and Juliet, and the spectacular Piano Concerto No. 1.

BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL SYMPHONY Sunday 19 April TICKETS Beethoven Overture, Fidelio £15, £20, £25, £30 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Premium Tickets Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) £35 Matthew Coorey conductor Groups 10+ £20% off, Joanna MacGregor piano 20+ 20% off plus 1 free seat for organiser The Fidelio Overture stirs the blood and spirit; great British pianist Joanna Subscriber Discounts MacGregor performs the tender and profound Piano Concerto No. 4; When booking 3 or and the grand finale, Beethoven’s rural idyll, the ‘Pastoral’ Symphony. more concerts JANUARY–APRIL

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 5 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 21 January 8pm MICHAEL MCINTYRE: BIG WORLD TOUR CONTINUED WARM UP SHOW Michael McIntyre is continuing his Big World Tour this spring and is warming up with a show in Eastbourne! Please note that this show contains material from his 2018 Big World Tour show. Age guidance 14+

TICKETS £27

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 26 January 7.30pm SPIRIT OF THE DANCE This spectacular show takes you round the globe with the spellbinding world of dance. Scottish, Flamenco, Latin, Salsa, Street Dance, Hip Hop and American Tap are all set to the same dynamic rhythms as the heart pounding thunder of Irish dance.

TICKETS £20, £25, £27, Under 16s £17, Conc £1.50 off, Groups 10+ £2 off (Apply top 2 prices)

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 2 February 7.30pm THE OFFICIAL STAGE TOUR I’M SORRY I HAVEN’T A CLUE BBC Radio’s multi award-winning antidote to panel games returns to the stage in 2020 with its sell-out touring show. Join Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Miles Jupp, Richard Osman and host Jack Dee for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense. Colin Sell provides piano accompaniment. TICKETS £29

6 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 46) CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 6 February 7.30pm THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW Anthem after anthem, riff after riff and solo after solo, The Classic Rock Show takes you on a musical journey through two and a half hours of Classic Rock’s finest moments culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is not to be missed.

*TICKETS £28.50, £38.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 8 February 7.30pm PAUL CARRACK THE 20/20 TOUR Paul Carrack and his awesome 6-piece band are back on the road! Former Mike and the Mechanics frontman, Squeeze member and voice behind world-wide hits such as Ace’s How Long, Squeeze’s Tempted and timeless classic The Living Years brings his latest stunning live show back to town.

*TICKETS £36.50, £41.50

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Saturday 15 February 2.30pm Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts CHINESE NEW YEAR An exciting programme includes skilled jugglers, mesmerising magic, illuminating Dragon Dance, live instruments and more. A dazzling array of performances full of colour, amazement and fun, this show is entertainment for all the family.

TICKETS £18.50, £20.50, £22.50, Conc £1.50 off, Under 16s £2 off, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2

under 16s) £68, Groups Buy 10 Get 11th Free - FEBRUARY JANUARY

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 7 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 February NATURAL WOMAN • THE LOCOMOTION • YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND ONE FINE DAY • WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW • UP ON THE ROOF ‘A TAPESTRY OF GREATEST HITS’

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BEAUTTOUR19_M_049 Eastbourne Brochure_V1.indd 1 08/11/2019 16:28 NATURAL WOMAN • THE LOCOMOTION • YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND ONE FINE DAY • WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW • UP ON THE ROOF ‘A TAPESTRY OF GREATEST HITS’ THE GUARDIAN

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier award- Tue – Sat 7.30pm winning West End and Broadway show is coming to Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Eastbourne! TICKETS Tue – Thu Long before she was Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, £32, £37, £42, £46, £49 she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Fri & Sat Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, £35, £40, £45, £49, £52 from being part of a hit song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, Conc £5 off to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Groups 10+ £4 off, 20+ £5 Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular off, 50+ £6 off music history. (Conc & Disc apply top 3 prices, Mon – Thu only) Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might as Well Rain

Until September, Up on the Roof, and The Locomotion. FEBRUARY

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BEAUTTOUR19_M_049 Eastbourne Brochure_V1.indd 1 08/11/2019 16:28 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 17 – Saturday 22 February

THE BEST BRITISH COMEDY EVER COMES TO EASTBOURNE

THE

40TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION

When married hairdresser Rita enrols on a university Mon – Sat 7.45pm course to expand her horizons, little does she realise Wed & Sat 2.30pm where the journey will take her. TICKETS Mon – Thu 7.45pm Her tutor Frank is a frustrated poet, brilliant academic and dedicated £20, £21, £23.50, £27 drunk who’s less than enthusiastic about taking Rita on, but when these Fri & Sat 7.45pm two people come together they soon realise how much they have to £20, £22, £25.50, £28.50 teach each other. Wed & Sat 2.30pm This hilarious and heart-warming comedy is written by one of our £20, £23 greatest ever playwrights, Willy Russell, stars one of our best loved actors Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off Stephen Tompkinson as Frank and introduces Jessica Johnson as Rita. (Apply 7.45pm only) This production directed by Max Roberts of Live Theatre has garnered Under 16s & Students £9 rave reviews. Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off (First night only)

Audio described performance. See p.42

10 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 20 February 7.30pm ANTON & ERIN DANCE THOSE MAGICAL MOVIES The nation’s favourite ballroom stars are back! With sensational choreography set to music that made it big on the silver screen. Thrilling live vocals from TV favourite Lance Ellington, a spectacular dance ensemble and a 23-piece orchestra led by conductor Richard Balcombe complete the show-stopping line up.

TICKETS £32, £40, £46 Groups 10+ 20% off

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 21 February 12pm & 3pm MILKSHAKE! LIVE Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical is a spectacular show featuring his favourite Milkshake! friends. Staring Milkshake! Monkey, Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and the Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters! It’s a family show not to be missed!

TICKETS £16, Under 16s £14.50, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 under 16s) £57

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 22 February 8pm WALLOP Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. “Lights up the stage with his magnetic personality (not to mention the dazzle from his teeth).” Mail on Sunday. Age guidance 14+

TICKETS £25 FEBRUARY

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 11 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 February

LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE

Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.45pm £18, £19, £21.50, £23.50 Fri & Sat 7.45pm Three married couples. Three kitchens. £18, £20, £23.50, £25.50 Wed 2.30pm £19 Three Christmas parties. Sat 2.30pm £19, £21 Sidney Hopcroft, a small-time tradesman, persuades wife Jane to throw Conc £1.50 off Groups 10+ 10% off a party hoping to find favour with a bank manager and local architect. (Apply Tue - Thu 7.45pm) As celebrations begin, class differences and naked ambition combine to Under 16s & Students £9 hilarious effect as, one by one, the characters seek refuge in Jane’s kitchen. Under 25s £10 Over the next two years, the Jacksons and Brewster-Wrights take turns to Friends of Devonshire host festivities. But Sidney’s star has begun to rise and roles are increasingly Park Theatre 25% off reversed as the cracks in the other couples’ marriages begin to show. (First 2 nights) Alan Ayckbourn’s comic masterpiece of social climbing in 1970s suburbia Audio described fuses a potent mix of farce and black comedy. performance. See p.42

12 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 26 February 7.30pm QUEEN SYMPHONIC A ROCK ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE Experience the unforgettable magic of Queen, in a rock and symphonic spectacular celebrating the greatest hits of Queen and featuring four rock vocalists who starred in We Will Rock You, a five piece rock band and the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra. The show includes full symphonic arrangements blended with a great rock band and performers honouring the greatest hits of Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody; We Are the Champions; Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You and more.

TICKETS £37, £43, £48

CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 3 March 7.30pm MAX RAABE AND PALAST ORCHESTER Dream a little dream with Max Raabe direct from Berlin, luxuriate in the high style and musical glory of the 20's and 30's with a cool contemporary twist. The international million selling Deutsche Grammophon artist comes to Britain for his first UK tour. The extraordinary hand made music and their wit and charm make it easy to dream a little dream or to dance cheek to cheek with Max Raabe & Palast Orchester, worldwide the leading band of music from Germany´s Roaring 20s. “Stylishness, grace and vitality, his comic timing is flawless.” The New York Times, Carnegie Hall

TICKETS £22.50, £29.50, £32.50 FEBRUARY

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 13 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE HHHH Monday 2 – Wednesday 4 March “...THIS TRAGICOMIC Mon – Wed 7.45pm, Wed 2.30pm AND VERY TOUCHING THREE-HANDER BY TABITHA MORTIBOY IS A LITTLE GEM.’’ THE TIMES By Tabitha Mortiboys

“See those three at the edge, those three in a line? Mon – Wed 7.45pm That’s me, and you and Julie. We’re a constellation.” Wed 2.30pm TICKETS Julie sells ice cream on the cliffs at Beachy Head Mon – Wed 7.45pm and searches for love online. Her friend Bernard & Wed 2.30pm walks the clifftops and can’t seem to settle. £19.50 When sixteen-year old Skye arrives for Conc £1.50 off the summer, the lives of all three become Groups 10+ 10% off unexpectedly entangled and they are Under 16s & Students £9 confronted with the ghosts of the past. Under 25s £10 Tabitha Mortiboy’s magical play tells of love, Friends of Devonshire Park loss and midnight ice cream sundaes under Theatre 25% off the starlit skies of the South Downs. (First night)

14 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 March

A spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and Thu – Sat 7.30pm The Four Seasons taking audiences on a nostalgic musical Sat 2.30pm journey through the career of one of the biggest selling TICKETS groups of all time. Thu – Sat 7.30pm £20, £27, £30 The production features an award-winning cast of singers and dancers Sat 2.30pm taking you from the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began. £21 All seats This vibrant production includes all of The Four Seasons greatest hits, Conc £3 off Including Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and Groups 10+ £3 off, many more. 20+ £4 off 'Brilliant show, perfect harmonies, the crowd went wild.'

Liverpool Echo MARCH

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 15 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 March HHHH “SPECTACULAR” Behind The Arras “OUTSTANDING... UTTERLY CAPTIVATING” Bromsgrove Advertiser

BY CHARLOTTE BRONTË ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY NICK LANE

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares Thu – Sat 7.45pm Sat 2.30pm me: I am a free human being with Age guidance 11+ an independent will” TICKETS Thu – Sat 7.45pm £17, £19, £22.50, £24.50 A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, Jane Sat 2.30pm Eyre tells the thrilling story of an orphan girl and her journey from a £19, £21 childhood of loneliness and cruelty to a life at Thornfield Hall and an Conc £1.50 off unlikely relationship with the mysterious Mr Rochester. Falling in love, she Groups 10+ 10% off gradually uncovers a hidden past to the gloomy, forbidding Thornfield (Apply 7.45pm) Hall, a terrible secret that forces her to make a heart-wrenching choice. Under 16s & Students £9 Under 25s £10 Captivating, brooding and intensely powerful, Jane Eyre is a moving and Friends of Devonshire unforgettable portrayal of one woman’s quest for equality and freedom, Park Theatre 25% off and lives as one of the great triumphs of storytelling. (First night only)

16 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) DIRECT FROM A SELL-OUT LONDON RUN DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 9 – Saturday 14 March

GLYNIS HENDERSON PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm

BY JONATHAN MAITLAND TICKETS Mon – Thu 7.45pm £19, £20, £22.50, £24.50 Fri & Sat 7.45pm The smash hit play that sold out its London run returns £19, £21, £24.50, £26.50 for a UK Tour! Wed & Sat 2.30pm It was the dinner that changed history: the night in 2016 when Boris £19, £22 Johnson decided to vote ‘leave’. Guests included MP Michael Gove, Sarah Conc £1.50 off Groups 10% off Vine and, for Boris at least, the spirits of Prime Ministers past. Fast forward (Apply 7.45pm) to post-Brexit Britain, 2029. Boris, no longer in power, roams the political Under 16s & Students £9 wilderness, but unexpected events see him back in the spotlight. Under 25s £10 As befits the fastest moving story of our time, the script will be updated Friends of Devonshire - nightly if necessary - to reflect events... Park Theatre 25% off (First night) Written by Jonathan Maitland (Dead Sheep, An Audience with Jimmy Savile), this uniquely timely comedy drama broke box office Audio described performance. See p.42

records during its London run. MARCH

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 17 CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 12 March 7.30pm PURPLE ZEPPELIN Paying tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin! Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the originals live or not, Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians.

TICKETS £23, Conc £21

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 13 March 7.30pm BRENDAN COLE SHOW MAN Expect every style of ballroom and latin dance from Brendan Cole and his hand-picked championship dancers, performed to the music of some of the greatest legends and contemporary artistes. Join us for a thrilling extravaganza of music and dance and experience the ultimate Show Man at his best.

TICKETS £27.50, £35, £38

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 14 March 7.30pm MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2 CRUISING THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Nicole Barber-Lane (), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), and Nicki French (Eurovision). In the hysterical sequel to Menopause The Musical®. Fast forwards five years to catch up with the same characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses. Age guidance 16+ TICKETS £34.50

18 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 15 March 7.30pm FRIENDS THE MUSICAL PARODY The new, hilarious, off-Broadway and Las Vegas hit musical lovingly lampoons the popular TV sitcom. The show celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan.

*TICKETS £32

CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 17 March 7pm LET’S DANCE Let’s Dance Trust, a not for profit charity, are working with The Causeway School to showcase the talents of young people from state-funded Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary and Special schools, FE Colleges and Universities. Their aim is to maximise the number of young people engaged in dance and physical activity.

TICKETS £12

CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 18 March 7.30pm JOE BROWN 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown is back on the road! Combining timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, bluegrass, and rock ‘n’ roll with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this sensational show is a musical journey celebrating Joe’s 60 years in the business.

*TICKETS £22, £26.50, £28.50, £30.50 MARCH

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 19 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 March

Wed – Sat 7.45pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Age guidance 12+ TICKETS Wed – Thu 7.45pm £19, £20, £22.50, £24.50 Fri & Sat 7.45pm £19, £21, £24.50, £26.50 Thu & Sat 2.30pm £19, £22 Conc £1.50 off The critically acclaimed and celebrated production of the masterly Groups 10+ 10% off Bennett comedy is coming to Eastbourne following a hugely successful (Apply 7.45pm) UK tour. In The Habit of Art, Bennett gives us a play about a meeting Under 16s & Students £9 between two of the 20th centuries most remarkable artists, the poet Under 25s £10 WH Auden and the composer Benjamin Britten. Friends of Devonshire This beautifully nuanced production is directed by Philip Franks and stars Park Theatre 25% off (First night) the Olivier Award winning Matthew Kelly (Of Mice and Men, Toast and Pride and Prejudice), David Yelland (Chariots of Fire and The Crown) Audio described and Veronica Roberts (Peak Practice and Tenko). performance. See p.42

20 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 20 March 7.30pm

Russian State Opera presents AIDA Music by Giuseppe Verdi. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra of over 30 musicians, this brand-new production guarantees to delight you with sumptuous sets and splendid costumes. Verdi brings ancient Egypt on stage with an evolving love story against the backdrop of war. A deeply moving opera, Aida is a gripping love story that will keep you on the edge of your seats until the very end.

TICKETS £30, £33, Under 16s £21, Conc £2 off

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 21 March 7.30pm

Russian State Opera presents CARMEN Music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English surtitles. Russian State Opera returns to delight you with a powerful and dramatic production of Carmen - feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy and violence of 19th century Seville in Bizet’s most popular opera. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra of over 30 musicians, Carmen is widely acclaimed for the brilliance of its melodies, enthralling atmosphere and orchestration, as well as for the skill with which Bizet musically represented the emotions and suffering of his characters.

TICKETS £30, £33, Under 16s £21, Conc £2 off MARCH

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 21 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 23 – Saturday 28 March

Adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon

Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read TICKETS an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take Mon – Thu 7.45pm place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of £18, £19, £21.50, £23.50 Fri & Sat 7.45pm Letitia Blacklock. £18, £20, £23.50, £25.50 Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, Wed 2.30pm when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must £19 unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery Sat 2.30pm of the killer... £19, £21 Conc £1.50 off Now in its fifth year of touring, this lavish production has delighted Groups 10+ 10% off audiences across the UK. (Apply 7.45pm) Starring Sarah Thomas (Last Of The Summer Wine), Barbara Wilshere Under 16s & Students £9 (The Lakes/The Paradise Club), Tom Butcher (/Doctors), Karen Under 25s £10 Drury (), Lucy Evans (), Tom Gibbons (The Friends of Devonshire Archers) plus a full supporting cast. From the company and director Park Theatre 25% off who brought you the courtroom thriller The Verdict. (First 2 nights) Audio described performance. See p.42

22 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 28 March 7.30pm FASCINATING AIDA Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading out on tour. With a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place! The songs are hilarious and topical - the glamour is unstoppable. Age Guidance 14+

*TICKETS £25

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 29 March 7pm Ratton School’s 10TH ANNUAL IRISH NIGHT A DECADE OF DANCE Acclaimed Irish dance troupe Rinceoiri Ratton present numbers inspired by Riverdance and Lord of the Dance in an evening celebrating Irish culture. With intricate footwork, traditional ballads and Irish sing-along favourites the 'Craic' will be mighty! TICKETS £16, Conc £10

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 5 April 3pm Shining Stars Dance Academy DECADE OF DANCE Join Shining Stars Dance Academy as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary with an amazing showcase of talented young dancers. From tiny pre-school dancers taking their first steps on stage through to the senior dancers from the school, they are all ready to entertain!

TICKETS £15, Under 16s & Over 65s £12.50 MARCH–APRIL

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 23 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 31 March – Saturday 4 April

‘A STUNNING, BEAUTIFULLY Bill Kenwright presents A NEW PRODUCTION OF CRAFTED, SUPERBLY DELIVERED, THE SOUND OF MUSIC MONUMENTALLY GOOD PRODUCTION’ Music by Lyrics by The Sussex News RICHARD OSCAR RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II Book by

HOWARD and RUSSEL LINDSAY CROUSE Suggested by ‘The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com

‘I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS FIVE STAR PRODUCTION’ The Gazette

24 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 ‘A REAL JOY’ ‘HEAVENLY’ The Stage Evening News

‘BRILLIANT’ The Mail

‘A STUNNING, BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED, SUPERBLY DELIVERED, MONUMENTALLY GOOD PRODUCTION’ The Sussex News

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the Tue – Sat 7.30pm stage in a magnificent production to enchant and enthral Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm the young and the young at heart. TICKETS Tue – Thu Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this £20, £24.50, £29.50, wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story £34.50, £38.50 of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and Fri & Sat search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved £23, £27.50, £32.50, Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWII. £37.50, £41.50 Conc £3 off The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including , , Under 16s & Students Edelweiss, My Favorite Things Do-Re-Mi £5 off , and of course, the title song . Climb Ev’ry Mountain The Sound of Music Groups 10+ £3 off, Star casting to be announced soon. 20 + £4 off, 50+ £5 off

(Apply top 3 prices) MARCH–APRIL

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 25 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 31 March - Saturday 4 April

TILTED WIG AND CHURCHILL THEATRE, PRESENTS LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER BY D.H. LAWRENCE ADAPTED & DIRECTED BY CIARAN MCCONVILLE

Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.45pm “In every living thing £17, £18, £20.50, £22.50 is the desire for love.” Fri & Sat 7.45pm £19, £20, £22.50, £24.50 Wed 2.30pm £19 When Clifford Chatterley returns from the war a wounded hero, his Sat 2.30pm young bride Connie does her best to care for him. Neglected and alone, £19, £21 she instigates a love affair with the gamekeeper, Mellors, a relationship Conc £1.50 off that bridges the social divide and challenges convention. In touch, they Groups 10+ 10% off find the simplest of truths. In lust, they risk the greatest of scandals. (Apply 7.45pm) Under 16s & Students £9 Lawrence’s most sensual of novels was first published in 1928, but only Under 25s £10 in 1960 did an uncensored version become available, leading to one of Friends of Devonshire Park the most famous trials of the century. Theatre 25% off Tender, thoughtful and impassioned, Lady Chatterley’s Lover is the book (First 2 nights) that changed Britain. Audio described This production contains material of an adult nature. Age guidance 14+. performance. See p.42

26 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 April

STARRING GWEN TAYLOR CAROLINE HARKER

THE ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

A THRILLER BY ALI MILLES DIRECTED BY PHILIP FRANKS

Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm Age guidance 14+ TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.45pm £18, £19, £21.50, £23.50 Fri & Sat 7.45pm In the remote Scottish Highlands two women arrive £20, £21, £23.50, £25.50 at a former Crofters Hut in a deserted village when Wed 2.30pm suddenly the weekend getaway takes an unexpected £19 turn. Cut off from the modern world, Laura and Sat 2.30pm Suzanne find themselves drawn into the dark history £19, £21 Conc £1.50 off of the Croft and the lives that passed before them. Groups 10+ 10% off (Apply 7.45pm) In this bold and haunting play the present interweaves with the past as Under 16s & Students £9 ancient tales surface and the terrifying truth lurking in the Croft is revealed. Under 25s £10 Directed by award-winning director Philip Franks (The Habit of Art) Friends of Devonshire and produced by The Original Theatre Company (The Habit of Art, Park Theatre 25% off The Night Watch, Birdsong), The Croft will set your pulse racing. (First 2 nights) Starring national treasure Gwen Taylor (Barbara, A Bit of A Do, Coronation Audio described performance. See p.42 Street, Heartbeat) and Caroline Harker (Middlemarch, A Touch of Frost). APRIL

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 27 CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 8 April 7.30pm WALK RIGHT BACK THE EVERLY BROTHERS STORY From their rise to fame, decade-long feud and glorious reunion, follow the sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers. Featuring all the hits including Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, plus many more classics immortalised by those trademark ‘harmonies from heaven’.

TICKETS £26.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 11 April 7.30pm THE ILLEGAL EAGLES Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return with more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ back catalogue including Hotel California, Desperado and Take It Easy.

TICKETS £29.50, Conc £27.50

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 15 April 1.30pm & 4.30pm CIRQUE ENFANT From Tots to Teens, the kids will rock out to the great music of Cirque Enfant an interactive show bringing amazing acrobats, jugglers, clowns, sing-a-long and so much more to the stage. Enjoy the madness and mayhem of this laugh out loud show, perfect for kids of all ages - and grown-ups too! Running time 60 minutes no interval.

TICKETS £15

28 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 16 April 7.30pm LIONEL THE MUSIC OF LIONEL RICHIE Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse performance in this show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. This award winning production also features world class musicians performing classic tracks Dancing On The Ceiling, Hello, Three Times A Lady, Easy, All Night Long and many more.

TICKETS £25, Conc £23

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 17 April 7.30pm ROCK & ROLL REVOLUTION FEATURING THE BLUEJAYS Award-winning band The Bluejays (featuring stars of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Dreamboats & Petticoats and Million Dollar Quartet) take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties. Packed with over 40 classic hits all performed live on stage, be transported back to the era when music changed the world forever! TICKETS £24, Conc £22

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 18 April 7.30pm UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock’s most influential bands, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd. Featuring the iconic album The Dark Side Of The Moon and classics including Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb.

TICKETS £25, Conc £23 APRIL

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 29 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 17 & Saturday 18 April Fri & Sat 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm

Mark Moraghan, Sian Reeves, Parry Glasspool, Lucy Dixon & Eric Potts. Adapted from the million-selling book, By The Waters Of Fri – Sat 7.45pm Sat 2.30pm is a period drama set in the 1930s. The story opens in 1935. Helen is sixteen years old and fighting a bitter TICKETS battle with her parents for the right to educate herself and go out Mon – Sat 7.45pm to work. During the Great Depression, Helen’s father lost his fortune £22, £25, £28 and the family were suddenly thrown into poverty. Leaving behind Conc £2 off a comfortable middle-class life in the South West of England, the Groups 10+ 10% off Forrester’s chose Liverpool as the place to start over. Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off “A big sweeping story of real emotion.” (First night) The Stage

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30 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Monday 20 – Saturday 25 April

PEAKE-JONES

GARDNER

and

PETERS

Based on ‘Monsieur Chasse’ by Georges Feydeau

Directed by Daniel Buckroyd

Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm A new farce by John Cleese. Based on ‘Monsieur Chasse’ TICKETS Mon – Thu 7.45pm by Georges Feydeau, Starring Tessa Peake-Jones, £21, £22, £24.50, £26.50 Tony Gardner & Wendi Peters. Fri & Sat 7.45pm £21, £23, £26.50, £28.50 John Cleese makes his stage writing debut with a hilarious new adaptation of this classic comedy – a delicious blend of French Wed & Sat 2.30pm £22, £25 Farce and Fawlty Towers. Conc £1.50 off When Leontine, a respectable society lady, discovers that she’s been Groups 10+ 10% off hoodwinked by her husband, Duchotel, who’s always pretending to go (Apply 7.45pm) hunting but really chasing after other ‘prey’, she vows to take revenge Friends of Devonshire Park on the philanderer! But while Duchotel’s away, his lifelong friend comes Theatre 25% off calling – and he’s on the hunt too. Will Leontine get caught in his sights, (First night only) or instead set a trap of her own? Audio described performance. See p.42 APRIL

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 31 CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 21 April – Sold Out! Wednesday 22 April 8pm – Extra Date! ROMESH RANGANATHAN THE CYNICS MIXTAPE Romesh is back with a brand new show and his most brutally honest yet. He's putting showbiz aside to deliver a carefully curated selection of all the things he has found unacceptable since the last tour!

TICKETS £25

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 24 April 7.30pm A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrate the music of Neil Diamond led by Fisher Stevens and his full live band. The show pays homage to one of the world’s greatest ever singer-songwriters revisiting over five decades of musical gems including, Love On The Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, America and many more.

TICKETS £26, Conc £24

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 25 April 7.30pm ONE NIGHT AT THE V.E. DAY PROMS A musical celebration in honour of the 75th Anniversary of V.E Day. Featuring The London Gala Orchestra and singers, this concert brings back to life popular war time songs alongside classical masterpieces and is sure to have everyone waving their flags and singing along to the music that helped make Britain great!

TICKETS £34.50, Conc £32

32 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 26 April 7pm FLAMENCO EXPRESS Flamenco Express returns to Eastbourne with another cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco - featuring ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina and guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo. Plus the overwhelming power, imagination and grace of Emilio Ochando; and the extreme presence of singer Juan-José Suárez - a true gypsy of the Extremadura, and household name in Spain. “…utterly riveting variations of firecracker beats...tumultuous fervour, indelible gracefulness.” The Stage.

*TICKETS £19.50, under 16s £15

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 May 7.45pm, Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm

Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Escape to the rocky shores of Cornwall in this timeless comic operetta. Pirate apprentice, Frederic, falls for the daughter of a Major General, Mabel, but an improbable paradox gets in the way of their happiness. Absurd adventures featuring sentimental pirates, blundering policemen and some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most memorable songs. This is an amateur production.

TICKETS £18, Conc £17, Under 16s & Students £6

Wednesday 7.45pm Full Price Tickets £14 - NOVEMBER OCTOBER APRIL–MAY

*Where applicable prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 33 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 2 May

Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed & Sat 2.30pm HHHHH TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.45pm “THE BEST PAGE-TO-STAGE SHOW SINCE £19, £20, £22.50, £24.50 WAR HORSE…. A SPELLBINDING PRODUCTION’’ Fri & Sat 7.45pm THE STAGE £19, £21, £24.50, £26.50 Wed & Sat 2.30pm £19, £22 Conc £1.50 off From London’s West End, The Kite Runner is an Groups 10+ 10% off outstanding and unforgettable theatrical tour (Apply Tue – Thu 7.45pm) Under 16s & Students £9 de force and its returning to Eastbourne. Under 25s £10 Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends are Friends of Devonshire Park about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies Theatre 25% off are full of colour and the streets are full of the excitement of a kite (First night) flying tournament, but no one can foresee the terrible incident that Audio described will shatter their lives forever. performance. See p.42

34 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 7 May 8pm JIMMY CARR TERRIBLY FUNNY Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket. Age guidance 16+

TICKETS £31.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 8 May 7.30pm THE HOLLIES The Hollies are one of Britain’s best-loved bands. Their soaring, distinctive harmonies, brilliantly crafted songs coupled with their extensive back catalogue of memorable hits has ensured their longevity. The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother the list goes on, come along to enjoy these classics and many more.

TICKETS £27, £30, £33

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 9 May 7.30pm THAT’LL BE THE DAY Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety performance returns with the best of That’ll Be The Day! This very special edition of the show presents the most popularly requested songs, impressions and comic sketches from over 33 years of touring.

TICKETS £25.50, £28.50 MAY

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 35 DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Wednesday 13 May 2.30pm & 7.45pm DONE TO DEATH, BY JOVE! The 39 Steps meets Agatha Christie via Holmes and Watson! A cast of six bring a comic flurry of suspects and sleuths together to discover whodunnit, and how… Except, well… four of the cast are stuck by the side of the M6 in the van, and only those two knights of the theatre – Sir Gavin and Sir Nicholas - have managed to get to the venue… but ‘the show must go on’… what could possibly go wrong!? Comic clichés from the Great British Detective genre - Lords and ladies, shady servants, secrets, motives and cunning detective-work abound in this genre-busting farcical comedy! Warning: Contains hats!

TICKETS £18.50, Conc £16.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 15 May 7.30pm RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, fans old and new can rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary Peter Green era. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, this is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

TICKETS £28.50, £38.50

36 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Friday 15 May 7.30pm JULIAN CLARY BORN TO MINCE In this outrageously camp show, Julian Clary will bare his soul in the interests of light entertainment. He’ll murder some well-known songs along the way, no doubt, read you a sneak preview from his next memoir and make withering remarks about punters foolish enough to sit in the front row. Age guidance 15+

TICKETS £27, Over 65s & Students £25

CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 17 May 7.30pm SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS This celebration of Ireland's favourite sons brings to life the music of The Dubliners. An evening of humour and ‘craic’ that will have audiences singing along to classics including The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, Molly Malone, Finnegan’s Wake, McAlpines Fusileers and The Seven Drunken Nights. TICKETS £26.50

CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 30 May 8pm : BIT MUCH The guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a brand-new stand-up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes! “One of the most bankable talents in UK comedy” Guardian Guide. Age guidance 14+

TICKETS £22 MAY

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'IT MAKES YOU WANT TO CHEER.' The Times

'GOES TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS.' The Sunday Times

The Guardian

Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS Tue – Thu 7.45pm & Sat 2.30pm Nostalgic, naughty and perfect for now, Malory Towers £22, £23, £25.50, £27.50 is a musical of high jinks, high drama and high spirits. Fri & Sat 7.45pm £22, £24, £26.50, £29.50 Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Wed & Thu 2.30pm Unfortunately, she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate £22, £24 the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind hearted Sally Hope? Conc £1.50 off Can she save the school play and rescue terrified Mary Lou from the Groups 10+ 10% off grip of a raging storm? If she can do these things anywhere, she will (Apply 7.45pm) do them at Malory Towers! Friends of Devonshire Park Theatre 25% off Adapted and Directed by Emma Rice (Wise Children, Kneehigh’s (First night) Tristan & Yseult and Brief Encounter), this is a show for children and all of us grown up children who still dream of midnight feasts, pillow Audio described fights and headmistresses like Miss Grayling. performance. See p.42

38 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 21 – Sunday 24 May

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of Thu 4.30pm Fri 7pm myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm show for all the family. TICKETS £14 Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the Family Ticket (2 adults + most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. 2 under 16s ) £50 off Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Groups 10+ £8.50 Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the Dragon… From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand new

spell-binding adventure, live on stage! MAY

Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 46)42) | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 39 COMING SOON! CONGRESS THEATRE Colin Ingram for InTheatre presents the new Curve Theatre production of Monday 1 – Saturday 6 June Colin Ingram for InTheatre presents the new Curve Theatre production of

BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY JIM JACOBS & WARREN CASEY BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER JIM JACOBS & WARRENCHOREOGRAPHY CASEY ARLENE PHILLIPS DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER CHOREOGRAPHY ARLENE PHILLIPS

HHHH “The one that you want this season.’’ THE TELEGRAPH

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more Mon – Thu 7.30pm glamorous than ever before. Thu & Sat 2.30pm TICKETS After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Mon – Thu £24.50, £29.50, £34.50, Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations £37.50, £40.50 of teenage life and find true love once more? Fri & Sat With its phenomenalGrease_Eastbourne_Generic_90x65.5_NoStar.indd score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, £26.50, 1 £31.50, £36.50, 03/10/2019 07:15 Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One That £39.50, £42.50 I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast Conc £2 off who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic. Under 16s & Students £5 off So round-up your Burger Palace Boys, pick up your Pink Ladies and Grease_Eastbourne_Generic_90x65.5_NoStar.indd 1 Groups03/10/2019 10+ £3 off, 20+ 07:15 re-discover why Grease really is the one that you want this term! £4 off, 50+ £5 off (Apply Mon – Thu)

40 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee (see p. 42) COMING SOON! CONGRESS THEATRE Sunday 7 June 3pm The Astor Big Band THE GLENN MILLER STORY The Glenn Miller Story follows big band leader Alton ‘Glenn’ Miller from his early days in the music business through to his final performance in 1944. For an evening of toe-tapping swing dedicated to the biggest name in Big Band music look no further.

TICKETS £21, Conc £19

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE Sunday 7 June 7pm Jazz Dance Company OUT OF THIS WORLD Serious, satirical or sassy, the Jazz Dance Company showcase styles from Hip Hop, Commercial and Contemporary to Music Theatre, Tap, Technical and Lyrical Jazz, presenting a show that is diverse, entertaining, vibrant and bursting with attitude.

TICKETS £15, Students £7, School Groups 10+ £7, Groups 10+ 10% off

CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 12 June 7.30pm JANE MCDONALD LET THE LIGHT IN The BAFTA award-winning star always delivers phenomenal shows along with her fantastic live band and backing singers. With stunning production and a new line-up of songs her latest tour promises to be the best one yet.

TICKETS £35, £40, £45, £50

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HOW TO FIND US Children under 2 are welcome at family productions. A £2 ticket will apply to shows The Congress and Devonshire Park Theatre considered suitable and is subject to change, are close to Eastbourne seafront, only a short otherwise standard prices will apply. distance from the town centre and clearly signposted on all the major routes in to the BOOKING FEE town. Drive time 30 minutes from Hastings & Bexhill, 40 minutes from Brighton and 1 hour On selected shows a per ticket booking fee from Tunbridge Wells. Sat Nav postcode BN21 is included in the advertised ticket price. For 4BW. The venues are a 10-15 minute walk many incoming productions, the majority of from Eastbourne train station. the ticket income is paid to the production company or promoter. The booking fee is PARKING entirely retained by the venue. All tickets are non-refundable. For full terms Free parking after 6.30pm in College Road and conditions please visit our website. car park. On street parking free after 6pm. ACCESS BOOKING INFORMATION Please ensure you notify us of any special Box Office Opening Times requirements at time of booking. In person and by telephone Eastbourne Theatres operate a free scheme Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm for those who need an Essential Companion to Open Sunday where there is a performance be with them at a show in order to assist them. Box Office Application forms available from box office or In person bookings can be made at the new at www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk Welcome Building (next to the Congress l Wheelchair spaces, Wheelchair accessible Theatre, Carlisle Road) or at Devonshire toilet, Blue Badge parking near to venues Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4BW l Infrared Hearing & Induction Loop System Phone 01323 412000 l Ramp access to Box Office Online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk l Patron Lift to all floors at Congress Theatre Correspondence Address via Welcome Building Eastbourne Theatres Box Office, The Point, l Guide Dogs welcome College Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex l Orientation tours available on request BN21 4JJ l Brochures available in audio format Tickets can also be purchased from l the Tourist Information Centre on Audio Description provided by Friends Cornfield Terrace of the Devonshire Park Theatre Friday evenings and Saturday matinees of CONCESSIONS, DISCOUNTS week-long productions. AND SPECIAL OFFERS Check website for details. Eastbourne Theatres is funded by Only one discount per ticket. Subject to Eastbourne Borough Council with support availability. Terms and conditions apply. from Friends of the Devonshire Park Theatre Where indicated concessions apply to over 65s, fodpt.org.uk jobseekers, people with disabilities, students in full-time education, under 16s and 25s. Where All details correct at time of going to print. concessionary tickets have been purchased suitable ID may be requested. Under 16s must Designed & Printed by be accompanied by an adult. Family Ticket 2 The Graphic Design House | www.tgdh.co.uk adults + 2 under 16s unless otherwise indicated.

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