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We kick-start the year with our increasingly popular Jazz Café. Throughout the season we will be welcoming some fantastic jazz artists, including acclaimed singer Laura Zakian, renowned pianist and keyboard maestro Steve Lodder, multi- instrumentalist Jimmy Hastings, Tim Whitehead and his quartet Turner and the Thames, and tenor and saxophonist Jo Fooks.

As well as outstanding jazz, this season we welcome back some more familiar faces in the form of The Showstoppers with their sell-out show Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. They will be back at The Electric Theatre for TWO performances in February and May. Local chamber orchestra the Surrey Mozart Players also pay a return visit at the end of January.

The Electric Comedy Club is another much loved event and this year there will be something a little unfamiliar about it . After over a decade, it will now be hosted on a Thursday instead of the accustomed Sunday. But don’t fret, Thursdays still mean stacks of refreshingly hilarious comedy from the likes of Electric Theatre favourite Geoff Whiting and Canadian comic Dylan Rhymer.

This Spring we can’t wait to open our doors to some new faces, the first of those being Seabright Productions and their side-splitting comedy The Only Way Is Downton! With impressions from almost every current TV show, this is sure to be an evening full of laughter! BeFrank Theatre Company will perform at The Electric Theatre for the first time in February with their show Do We Do The Right Thing?

Finally join us for our Spring 2015 festivals - The Electric Film Festival in January and a week of half term fun at our February Family Festival.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Theatre soon.

The Electric Theatre Team

GATA is an umbrella organisation of about 20 societies and groups including theatre and opera companies, singing and youth groups, dancers and film makers. The HIRE A SPACE Association works towards advancing public The Electric Theatre has a number education in the dramatic arts in and around of spaces for hire including our Guildford. It has been a major ally of The Auditorium, the Farley Room and Electric Theatre, having been instrumental in Café Bar with Riverside Terrace. In its founding. Many of the groups perform at the heart of Guildford and close to The Electric Theatre year in, year out. Why transport links, our theatre provides not drop in and see what they’re up to, and bright and intimate spaces ideal for maybe join in too? Keep an eye out for parties, meetings, workshops and auditions, or other ways of getting involved performances. For more details behind the scenes. please contact us on 01483 444784 or email Visit www.gata.org.uk for more information. [email protected].

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OUR CAFÉ BAR is a great place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of Guildford’s High Street. Enjoy a drink by the riverside this Spring or why not cosy up with a coffee and make use of our free Wi-Fi in our bright and airy Café?

OPENING TIMES We serve drinks, cakes and snacks during the following times: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm (non performance days) Please check with the Box Office to confirm Sunday opening times.

FAMILY FRIENDLY With welcome extras like colouring in and children’s books, our Café is a peaceful place for families to unwind in central Guildford. DO YOU RUN A CLASS? Are you looking for new premises? Then enquire about hiring our Farley Room at [email protected] or call 01483 444784.

EVERY TUESDAY 10am U3A BRIDGE CLUB A course for complete beginners, those wanting a refresher, or those wanting to learn a bidding system (ACOL). Social Bridge for those wanting to play Chicago or Rubber Bridge, or needing to practice their skills in order to join the Duplicate Group or a local club. Visit www.guildfordu3a.org.uk for details.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 2pm (2 - 4yrs) BUSYLIZZY: FUNTIME FRENCH The French language is introduced through the use of stories, songs, games, puppets and play. Toddler French classes are educational and fun, designed to expose your child to French in a friendly and interactive environment. Visit www.busylizzy.co.uk or call 01483 610333 for more details.

EVERY FRIDAY during term time 10.30am (6 months - 4yrs) BOOGIE BABIES A fun way to use music to boost young children’s brain development. Music and movement will help to accelerate the development of your child’s language skills and coordination, increase creativity and improve manual dexterity in a fun environment. Come and join us for a magical musical journey. Visit www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email [email protected] for more details.

EVERY SATURDAY during term time 11am (4 - 7yrs) BOOGIE DANCE Join Hannah from Boogie Pumps for a street dance class packed full of fun and cool moves. Dance like the stars from your favourite television shows and films in this enjoyable class. Don't forget to dress in comfortable clothes so that you can move easily. To find out more about Boogie Pumps' Saturday classes visit their website www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email [email protected].

EVERY SATURDAY during term time 11.45am (2.5 - 4yrs) BABY BALLET Boogie Pumps also run a Baby Ballet class. Using music and dance, this class gives little ones the chance to experience the joy of ballet in a fun and friendly environment. To find out more about Boogie Pumps' Saturday classes visit their website www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email [email protected].

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk 3 JAZZ CAFÉ with vocalist Laura Zakian TUE 6 JANUARY 7.30pm Tickets £12

Join us for a New Year celebration at the Jazz Cafe, as acclaimed jazz singer Laura Zakian performs material from her latest album, ‘Songs for Modern Lovers’, with renowned pianist and keyboard maestro Steve Lodder, Guildford Jazz favourite Martin Pyne on drums and Marianne Windham on double bass. Inspired by the iconic Frank Sinatra album ‘Songs For Swinging Lovers’, fresh re-arrangements of the original tracks are complemented by an eclectic array of contemporary love songs that Laura grew up with. New acoustic takes on tunes by Joe Jackson, Sam Brown, Elvis Costello, Paul Weller and Chicago have been arranged by some of the country’s leading jazz musicians.

“I absolutely love the album…you’ve sung ‘Stop’ beautifully. Nice to hear a different take on it.” Sam Brown

“Zakian’s voice is worth listening to; her delivery is deliciously silky-smooth, her vibrato mellifluous …. and some downright swinging on ‘Our Love Is Here To Stay.” Jazz Journal

FRIENDS OF THE ELECTRIC THEATRE QUIZ NIGHT SAT 10 JANUARY 7.30pm for 7.45pm start (8 people per table) Tickets £9 Friends £6 Book early to avoid disappointment

Following a full house last year, the Friends of The Electric Theatre are hosting another quiz evening with Paul Kassell as their Quiz Master. Bring along your friends and enjoy your own picnic in the break during this fun filled, ‘puzzling’ evening. Proceeds go towards purchasing amenities for the Theatre. Your support is very much appreciated and by becoming a Friend you can support the Theatre in so many ways, including becoming an Usher for performances. For more information, look on page 23 of this brochure.

(All drinks must be purchased from the Café Bar).

4 @Electric Theatre All tickets subject to a booking fee. Tickets £7 Concessions & ET Friends £5.50 3 films or more £6.25 (£4.75) 5 films or more £5.75 (£4.25) Full Film Brochure available Please note films may be subject to change. Some of our films are subtitled. Please see full Film Brochure for details.

DEUX JOURS, UNE NUIT (PG-13) MON 12 JAN 8pm 1hr 35min - 2014 - France Sandra, a young Belgian mother, discovers that her workmates have opted for a significant pay bonus in exchange for her dismissal. She has only one weekend to convince her colleagues to give up their bonuses so she can keep her job.

IDA (PG-13) TUE 13 JAN 8pm 1hr 22mins - 2013 - Poland Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the Nazi occupation.

THE WIND RISES (PG-13) WED 14 JAN 8pm 2hr 6min - 2013 - Japan A rescheduled screening of Miyazaki’s last masterpiece. This stunning animation follows the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed Japanese fighter planes during World War II. THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED (15) THU 15 JAN 8pm 1hr 54min - 2013 - Sweden Based on the internationally best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson, this film is the unlikely story of a 100-year- old man who decides it's not too late to start over.

LEVIATHAN (15) FRI 16 JAN 8pm 2hr 20min - 2014 - Russia In a Russian coastal town, Dmitri is forced to fight the corrupt Mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man's arrival brings further misfortune for Dmitri and his family.

BOYHOOD (15) SAT 17 JAN 7.30pm 2hr 45min - 2014 - USA Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, ‘Boyhood’ is a groundbreaking story about a boy growing up. It charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before.

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk Tickets subject to a booking fee. 5 THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB THU 22 JANUARY 7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50 Not suitable for under 16s

With Steve Williams, Chris Norton Walker, Neil McFarlane, Nick Elleray and Jake Baker

Bring on a new season of comedy with new and exciting acts, all on a new day - Thursday! Our January headliner is the phenomenal Steve Williams - winner of a Chortle Comedy Award and regular on the circuit, supporting top names like Lee Mack, Danny Bhoy and Al Pilcher. Joining Steve is the wonderfully self-effacing Chris Norton Walker with support from Neil McFarlane, Nick Elleray and Jake Baker.

SURREY MOZART PLAYERS SAT 31 JANUARY 7.30pm Tickets £17 Under 16s £8.50

Surrey Mozart Players, going from strength to strength as one of the country's finest non-professional orchestras, present a richly innovative programme to whet the appetite of all concert goers.

The orchestra play four little-known gems of twentieth century music, (Hans Gal - ‘Idyllikon’, Vaughan Williams - ‘Oboe Concerto’, Barber - ‘Canzonetta for Oboe & Orchestra’ and Sibelius - ‘Suite from Pelleas & Melisande’) all as delightfully accessible and refreshing as they were when first performed. Star oboist Victoria Brawn joins the orchestra under the inspiring direction of conductor Kenneth Woods.

6 @Electric Theatre All tickets subject to a booking fee. JAZZ CAFÉ NEXUS with multi-instrumentalist MONOLOGUE Jimmy Hastings SLAM FINAL TUE 3 FEBRUARY 7.30pm Tickets £12 WED 4 FEBRUARY 7.30pm Tickets £6 Concessions £5 Veteran multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Hastings is much Suitable for ages 14+ in demand at all national jazz venues, either as a solo performer or with his own quartet. He has played in The best emerging acting talent from local and bands with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr, Tony surrounding drama schools will battle it out in a Slam Bennett, Sarah Vaughan and Aretha Franklin. He style contest to be crowned the overall Monologue performs regularly with many of the big bands of Slam Champion. today, including the Don Lusher Big Band, Paul Lacey's Back to Basie Band, the Syd Lawrence Band, the This performance may contain some explicit Echoes of Ellington Band and the Dankworth language. Generation Band, as well as being a full time member of the Humphrey Lyttleton Band.

We are delighted to welcome Jimmy, one of the most respected musicians on the British jazz scene, to The Electric Theatre for February's Jazz Cafe, along with Cheryl King on piano and Marianne Windham on double bass.

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk Tickets subject to a booking fee. 7 SEABRIGHT PRODUCTIONS THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTON WED 11 FEBRUARY 7.30pm Tickets £15 Concessions £13

Age recommendation 14+

‘The Only Way Is Downton’ is the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show from impressionist Luke Kempner. This hilariously funny one man show is moulded from his YouTube hit - ‘Downstairs at Downton’, and has been described as a remarkably funny and affectionate spoof.

With the Abbey in crisis, how can its infamous residents save the Dowager’s country pile from certain closure? As celebrities start to appear at Downton, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide. This February Luke is back with updated versions of his impressions from almost every current reality TV show you can name. For an evening of belly laughs, you won’t find a show better than this.

“A FINE IMPRESSIONIST, GIVING A SPLENDID DISPLAY OF DOWNTONRY.” Stephen Fry

“CONSISTENTLY FUNNY… KEMPNER’S IMPERSONATIONS A DECONSTRUCTIVE DELIGHT.”  Metro

THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB THU 12 FEBRUARY 7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50 Not suitable for under 16s

With Geoff Whiting, Sarah Archer, Richard Lindesay, Ian Miller, Rick Murtagh and Ian Lane

We love comedy. Let your eyes gaze across a crowded room (our comedy nights regularly sell out) and fix upon one of our best comedy line-ups ever. Expect some soured valentine related humour from Electric favourite Geoff Whiting and strange, sure to be off kilter, observations from the beautifully unhinged Sarah Archer. All this and a great headliner too - Brighton New Act and Comedy Virgins Prize Winner, Ian Lane.

8 @Electric Theatre All tickets subject to a booking fee. THE SHOWSTOPPERS SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL SAT 14 FEBRUARY 7.30pm Tickets £15 Concessions £12.50 Age recommendation 14+. Running time 90mins plus one interval.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

The Showstoppers are delighted to return to Guildford for the third time with their multi award-winning show. A brand new musical comedy is created at every performance by transforming audience suggestions into an all-singing, all-dancing production with unpredictable and hilarious results.

The Showstoppers have performed in the West End and around the world, as well as at seven sell-out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe.

“A BLAST. MAKES YOUR JAW DROP IN IMPRESSED AMAZEMENT AND YOUR RIBS ACHE WITH LAUGHTER.”  Mail on Sunday

BEFRANK THEATRE COMPANY DO WE DO THE RIGHT THING? MON 23 & TUE 24 FEBRUARY 7.30pm, Tue Mat 2.30pm Tickets £12 Concessions and Friends of ET £10 Special Offer: Buy 15 tickets and get one free Age recommendation 13+.

For four and a half years the English market town of Wootton Bassett has stood still as 345 dead military personnel have been repatriated through its streets.

Andy, distanced from his military childhood, sets out to discover why this community performed these acts of remembrance. His journey becomes one of reconciliation.

Combining verbatim and autobiographical material, this play explores society's relationship to the Armed Forces, acts of remembrance and conflicts that have shaped our lives over generations.

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk Tickets subject to a booking fee. 9 HALF TERM FAMILY FESTIVAL

There will be lots for the whole family to see and do - from ballet to storytelling, workshops to a cat in boots! A brochure with further details, including running times, will be available in January. If you’d like to receive one, why not join our mailing list online or by phoning the Box Office? FROZEN SING-A-LONG MON 16 FEBRUARY

11am (relaxed) & 2.30pm Tickets £6 All ages If you missed our ‘Frozen Sing-A-Long’ in December don't panic! You will get the chance to sing along to some of your favourite ‘Frozen’ songs again in February. With free arty fun beforehand, what’s not to love!?

LYNGO THEATRE PUSS IN BOOTS TUE 17 FEBRUARY

11am & 2pm Tickets £6.50 Ages 4+ A show by Marcello Chiarenza, Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch Music by Carlo 'Cialdo' Capelli , Design assistant Elena Marini Would you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a Prince just like the hero of this story, brought to vivid life on our incredible sloping stage by Patrick Lynch from CBeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors, he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools both the King and the Ogre to put his master at the top. With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts don’t miss this classic furry tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers!

THE OPEN BOX THEATRE COMPANY IN THE GARDEN WORKSHOP WED 18 FEBRUARY 10am & 11.30am (relaxed) Tickets £6 Ages 4-7 yrs Join us for a bug’s eye view of the world – burrowing and tunnelling through the undergrowth to discover the marvellous world of Minibeasts. An action packed drama workshop perfect for small explorers.

THE OPEN BOX THEATRE COMPANY CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY WORKSHOP WED 18 FEBRUARY 1.30pm & 3pm (relaxed) Tickets £6 Ages 6+ Come with us and become one of the characters from ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. A drama workshop to fire your imagination. Get your Golden Ticket and join us on a scrumptious adventure bringing to life Dahl’s famous children’s classic!

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ALLSTAR BOOGIE CO. DANCE IN A DAY THU 19 FEBRUARY 10am - 4.30pm Places £25 Ages 7+ A fantastic one day, one-off singing, dancing and performance spectacular! Learn dances and songs to all the latest chart music in this energetic workshop. Children will learn brilliant new skills in an engaging and friendly way guaranteed to get the best out of budding young performers!

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG FRI 20 FEBRUARY 11.30am & 2.30pm Tickets £6.50 Ages 3+ Once upon a time there was a beautiful Princess. She loves playing with her golden ball but one day she drops it in the pond. When a very friendly and bouncy frog offers to retrieve it in exchange for her friendship, she is far from keen. In the end the Princess must agree to be his friend just to get her ball back. Slowly their friendship grows and the Princess is rewarded in true fairytale style.

This beautiful ballet by ‘Let's All Dance’ combines all the ingredients to charm audiences young and old. An original score, gorgeous costumes and crystal clear storytelling draw you into the magical world of classical ballet, and make it accessible to all. With the theme of friendship at its core, this is a lovely production and a heart warming tale.

DISCO DANCING WORKSHOP SAT 21 FEBRUARY 1pm - 2pm Tickets £4.50 Ages 4-7 yrs Pop and lock, and dance the fox trot. Up, down, round and round - Boogie Pumps teach and perform a fun routine that is guaranteed to get your little ones energised and enthusiastic about dancing .

KIDS DISCO PARTY SAT 21 FEBRUARY 2pm - 3.30pm Tickets £5.50 Adults £2.50 All ages A great big kids disco party for the whole family to enjoy. We will have a professional DJ, exciting disco lights and all your favourite pop music - just like a proper grown up disco.

So put on your party gear and join us for the ultimate disco party. There will be juice and biscuits on hand, as well as a disco dancing competition for everyone to enjoy (including the grown ups!).

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk Tickets subject to a booking fee. 11 FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS THEATRE OPEN MIC NIGHT FRI 27 FEBRUARY 8pm Tickets £4

Fun, informal and celebratory; showcasing local talent in the Café Bar. Come and join in, or just sit back and enjoy some musical theatre.

If you’d like to take part drop an email to [email protected].

PERFORMANCE PREPARATION ACADEMY Music by Tom Kitt and Amanda Green, Lyrics by Amanda Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Jeff Whitty THU 5 - SAT 7 MARCH 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm Tickets £15 Concessions £12

Based on the hit film of the same name, created by a dream team of award winning Broadway talent and nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, ‘Bring It On: The Musical’ is a high flying thrill ride, where the cut-throat world of competitive cheerleading meets the fierce rivalries of high school politics and romance. Campbell is cheer royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most cheertastic. She’s been named captain of the squad, but an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighbouring, hard knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad. Campbell may have assembled a National Championship team, but difficult stunts don’t easily “stick”.

12 @Electric Theatre All tickets subject to a booking fee. THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB THU 12 MARCH 7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50 Not suitable for under 16s

With Rob Rouse, Sheraz Yousaf, Rousha Browning, Sahar Mirhadi and Rick Murtagh

Rob Rouse, Winner of Channel 4’s ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ makes a very welcome return to The Electric Comedy Club. Headlining the Comedy Network’s tour for the third year running, when he’s not performing live, he’s on the radio or TV. He has been in shows including ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’, ‘Celebrity Juice’ and the ever so up beat ‘And Then You Die’.

“ROB ROUSE IS A BORN CLOWN, A LATTER DAY STAN LAUREL.” Time Out

GUILDFORD SCHOOL OF ACTING GSA SINGERS ‘IF I SING’ SAT 14 MARCH 5pm & 8pm Tickets £12

This year’s brand new GSA Singers launch into their 2015 performances with their usual talent, enthusiasm and panache. They perform a delightful blend of songs across the years, including musical theatre through the ages and much more, beautifully sung and choreographed. With just two performances of this annual concert, tickets are sure to be flying out of the door.

Part of the Guildford International Music Festival.

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk Tickets subject to a booking fee. 13 GUILDFORD INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY 13 - SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2015 The Guildford International Music Festival brings the very best in the arts to Guildford. A celebration of live music, featuring an inspiring programme of events with a range of musical styles. Professional artists, speakers and performers of international renown will take part and The Electric Theatre plays host to a wide ranging programme throughout the Festival from Japanese Taiko Drumming to Performance Poetry, Folk and Jazz.

THE BOILEROOM PRESENTS ALASDAIR ROBERTS

FRI 13 MARCH 7.30pm Advance Tickets £10 Ages 18+

Expect a direct and personal show from guitarist Alasdair Roberts, with romantic rawness at points. This intimate performance will be tugging on your heartstrings and have you hypnotized by Alasdair’s skillful guitar playing and his authentic folk vocal tones. “A MASTER OF SCORDATURA TECHNIQUES ON THE GUITAR… AN EXCEPTIONAL LYRICIST… THE SOUND OF NEW MYTHS AND NEW MUSIC BEING HEWN FROM FOLK’S STONE.” The Wire THE BOILEROOM PRESENTS SUN 15 MARCH Time and price TBC

Celebrating Guildford, a night of music and arts proving by the many local musical societies in the area. Tickets and more info available from www.theboileroom.net

STOPGAP DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS SG2 IN EXHIBITION MON 16 MARCH

7.30pm Tickets £8 Concessions £6 Students/Under 18s £2

A new era of invention; ‘Exhibition’ is a collection of eclectic dance miniatures featuring Stopgap’s emerging artist company Sg2. Created by Stopgap dancers in collaboration with Sg2 and choreographer Nathalie Pernette. The performance is made up of four dances: ‘The Garden’, ‘Traces’, ‘Bound for…’ and ‘Slide with the Sun’.

IAN MCMILLAN & LUKE CARVER GOSS WORDS, MUSIC, GLEE & DELIGHT TUE 17 MARCH

7.30pm Tickets £10 Concessions £8 Students/Under 18s £2

Poet, broadcaster and comedian Ian McMillan and Olympic composer Luke Carver Goss present an hilarious night of poems, music and improv. “STRIKINGLY ORIGINAL.” (4-star) Maverick “POETIC LYRICISM … NOVEL SOUNDS … TENDER MUSIC.” Birmingham Post www.lukecarvergoss.co.uk “THE VERBAL GYMNASTICS OF A NORTH COUNTRY SPIKE MILLIGAN COUPLED WITH www.ian-mcmillan.co.uk www.uktouring.org.uk THE COMIC TIMING OF ERIC MORECAMBE.” Frome Festival 14 @Electric Theatre All tickets subject to a booking fee. GUILDFORD FRINGE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS HITS FROM THE MUSICALS WED 18 MARCH

7.30pm Tickets £13.50 Concessions £12.50

Guildford Fringe Theatre Company presents an evening of musical theatre. Hosted by Guildford Fringe director, Nick Wyschna, the evening will be full of all your favourite songs from the West End and Broadway. A professional cast, direct from London's West End, will wow you with their renditions of popular songs, some of which will be from shows they themselves have starred in.

Look forward to songs from popular musicals like ‘South Pacific’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Les Misérables, ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Miss Saigon’. MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS THU 19 MARCH

7.30pm Tickets £10 Concessions £8 Students/Under 18s £2

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums in a spellbinding display of fluid grace, precise choreography and sheer athleticism, brought to you by Europe’s foremost exponents of this ancient art-form.

Through their 18 years of rigorous touring, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own. Retaining the traditional spirit of taiko, yet creating a thoroughly contemporary sound, Mugenkyo have forged a new path with their innovative approach.

THE BOILEROOM PRESENTS FRI 20 MARCH Time and price TBC

A programme of exciting, world class and cutting edge performances brought to you by The Boileroom Team. Tickets and more info available from www.theboileroom.net

STEVE WATERMAN BIG BAND in partnership with Guildford Jazz SAT 21 MARCH

7.30pm Tickets £12 Concessions £8 Students/Under 18s £2

Steve Waterman, winner of 2014 British Jazz Awards, is renowned as one of the top jazz trumpet players both at home and on the international scene. Steve leads his own 18-piece big band, with a multi-award winning line-up which features some of the most celebrated names in British Jazz. An outstanding evening of contemporary and swing big band music from one of the top bands in the country. Opening set from the University of Surrey Big Band.

"A DELIGHT TO HEAR AN ACCOMPLISHED TECHNICIAN & POSSESSING A BEAUTIFUL SOUND" Crescendo magazine

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk Tickets subject to a booking fee. 15 JAZZ CAFÉ with Tim Whitehead’s quartet ‘Turner and the Thames’

TUE 24 MARCH 7.30pm Tickets £12

Tim Whitehead on saxophone, Jonathan Gee on piano, Winston Clifford on drums and Oli Hayhurst playing double bass present ‘Turner and the Thames’ in music and film.

Commissioned by the London Jazz Festival, this is an exciting suite of compositions written by world class saxophonist and British jazz icon Tim Whitehead, inspired by eight of Turner’s Thames paintings. It is accompanied by a film of the paintings and Tim’s original improvisations at each riverside location. A unique multi-media experience not to be missed.

“FOR MY MONEY, THE FINEST TENOR PLAYER IN BRITAIN TODAY.” Jazz Review

WED 25 - SAT 28 MARCH 7.45pm Tickets £12 Seniors, Students and ET Friends £10 Buy 9 tickets for the same performance and get 10th free

It is 1896 and at Girton College, Cambridge, feisty Tess joins the vanguard of women’s education. She studies hard, dances the can-can, has her heart broken and passionately embraces education, but unlike her male counterparts she is denied a degree. The Girton Girls fight to become bachelors rather than spinsters, but they leave with nothing save the title of ‘blue stocking’. Uplifting and inspiring, 'Blue Stockings' premiered at Shakespeare's Globe in 2013. Don't miss it.

16 @Electric Theatre All tickets subject to a booking fee. CREATIVE MINDS PRODUCTIONS SMILEAID - JUST SMILE SAT 4 APRIL 7.45pm Tickets £15

Creative Minds returns to The Electric Theatre for its fourth charity cabaret concert involving performers, musicians and members from the local community in our very own SMILEAID!

All profits for the cabaret will be going to Smile Train to assist children born with cleft lip and/or palate both in the UK and abroad.

The power of a smile can save a childhood and we invite you to join us by raising money to raise a smile.

THE MAN IN THE MOON IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ELECTRIC THEATRE WED 8 - SAT 11 APRIL 3.30pm & 7.30pm Wed and Thu: Tickets £9.50 Concessions & ET Friends £7.50 Family Ticket £28 Fri and Sat: Tickets £10.50 Concessions & ET Friends £8.50 Family Ticket £32 Buy 10 tickets and get one free Suitable for the whole family from ages 4+

By Sheila Laughton

Join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as he robs from the rich to give to the poor. But, when the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham threatens the throne of King Richard, can Robin save the kingdom and win the heart of the fair Maid Marian? A thrilling brand new adaptation of the classic story. Featuring a talented young cast from our resident youth theatre, this is an Easter treat for the whole family.

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789 www.electrictheatre.co.uk Tickets subject to a booking fee. 17 www.allthingsmustpass.co.uk ALL THINGS MUST PASS CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF GEORGE HARRISON FRI 17 APRIL 8pm Tickets £13 Concessions £12 Friends of ET £11 JAZZ CAFÉ with Jo Fooks, Tenor Sax A powerful ten piece band, featuring some of the best musicians in Southern TUE 14 APRIL England, plays songs penned by the quiet Beatle. ‘Something’, ‘My Sweet Lord’, ‘Here Comes The Sun’, ‘All Those Years Ago’ and many more. 7.30pm Tickets £12 “THE SHOW IS A CELEBRATION OF GEORGE’S MUSIC, ALL The hard swinging, warm PROFESSIONALLY AND FAITHFULLY PERFORMED WITH LOVE toned tenor and flute AND RESPECT.” David Hentschel (Sound Engineer for Elton John, David player, Jo Fooks, won the Bowie, George Harrison). ‘Young Scottish Musician of the Year’ award and went on to study at the Guildhall in London and the SPRING SING 2015 prestigious Berklee School with Randolph Matthews, of Music in Boston, before Frances Watt and Anna Tabbush being recruited by the late Humphrey Lyttelton into his SAT 18 APRIL eight-piece band. 10.30am - 5.30pm Jo was originally due to Tickets are £35 for the day. perform at the Jazz Café in Places are limited so book early to June 2013 but came down avoid disappointment. with Bells Palsy which left her unable to play for 14 Community Vox presents a day of singing months. Following her workshops for everyone who enjoys a recovery, we are delighted good sing. The day will consist of three to welcome her back for the singing workshops by three accomplished last in our Spring and diverse voice workshop leaders: jazz, www.communityvox.org.uk programme, along with soul and ethnic beatboxer Randolph renowned guitarist Dominic Matthews teaching vocal exploration, folk singer Frances Watt who Ashworth, Buster Birch on specialises in French and Scandinavian mouth music, and local conductor drums, and Marianne Anna Tabbush who will be sharing some rousing English folk songs. Windham on double bass. There is no age limit and no previous experience of singing is necessary. All music will be taught by ear so you don’t need to know how to sight-read to participate.

18 @Electric Theatre All tickets subject to a booking fee. THE PRANKSTERS THEATRE COMPANY BLACKADDER II WED 22 - SAT 25 APRIL 7.45pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat Tickets £14 Concessions £12.50 Special Offer: Buy 10 tickets and get one free

A true and japesome history of Elizabethan England told through the cunning plans and outlandish encounters of Lord Edmund Blackadder alongside his oafish underling Baldrick, Lord Percy Percy, Melchett, Queenie, Nursie and a veritable host of colourful characters.

Following on their success of "Brassed Off", The Pranksters venture into new and hilarious territory! THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB THU 30 APRIL 7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50

With Dylan Rhymer, Matt Dwyer, Ria Lina,

Tim Ashworth and Aaron Levene

A big welcome to Canadian comic Dylan Rhymer. Enjoying a whistle stop tour of the UK, Dylan is the founder and host of Vancouver’s cult comedy club The Laugh Gallery. Provocative, political and yet disarmingly charming, Dylan is huge back home

and fast becoming a global hit.

"POLITICALLY CHARGED, BRUTALLY HONEST. DYLAN RHYMER IS CHANGING THE FACE OF COMEDY.” The Georgia Straight

THE SHOWSTOPPERS SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL SAT 9 MAY 7.30pm Tickets £15 Concessions £12.50

The Showstoppers are back again in May, bringing us another brand new spontaneous musical comedy based entirely on audience suggestions. “ACHINGLY FUNNY. WORTH SEEING AGAIN AND AGAIN.”  Time Out Critics’ Choice

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Auditions are open to any performer of any age, from any background, with any talent - all you need is a skill or talent and the star quality to impress. Anything goes from comedians to contortionists, dancers to drag acts and acrobats to animals.

If you have a talent we want to see it!

Auditions take place between Monday 27 and Wednesday 29 April here at The Electric Theatre. If you are lucky enough to get through to the final stages, these will be on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 May.

For more exciting information and to register to take part visit www.HasGuildfordGotTalent.co.uk

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Concession categories may welcoming and accessible to all. BOX OFFICE include senior citizens, students, There is level or ramped access to OPENING TIMES under 16s, disabled patrons the Auditorium, Café Bar and (carers come free), job seekers, toilets. The Auditorium can Monday to Saturday income support recipients and accommodate up to ten 10.30am to 5pm Friends of The Electric Theatre. wheelchairs and has a Sennheiser (or until the start of the Appropriate ID required. Please infrared sound enhancement performance on performance check individual events for the system. Headsets can be nights). Sunday opening times concessions offered. obtained from the Box Office. vary. POST MY TICKETS We welcome assistance dogs and We can post your tickets to you for all our events carers of BY TELEPHONE for the fee of £1. disabled patrons attend for free. 01483 444789 (option 1). We also have a number of FREE relaxed events in our ONLINE programme. Parking is available MAILING for disabled patrons but advance www.electrictheatre.co.uk booking is recommended. There is an administration charge LIST of 5% for this service. To receive regular copies of The Please let us know your Electric Theatre brochure simply requirements when booking and call the Box Office. To join our BY POST we will strive to accommodate email list scan the QR code or The Box Office, The Electric them. visit our website. Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4SZ. Please contact us PROGRAMME Please note there is a booking fee to request this of 50p per ticket for all card CHANGES bookings. We do not charge a All information given is correct at brochure in an booking fee for cash and cheque the time of going to print. The transactions. Electric Theatre reserves the right alternative format. to make alterations to the We accept MasterCard, Visa, programme as necessary. Delta, Maestro, Electron and Solo cards. Please make cheques payable to G.B.C.

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Join the Friends of The Electric Theatre and enjoy many benefits such as:

- Discounts on many productions. - 10% discount at the Café Bar. - Regular social events. PARKING BUS - Volunteering as Parking at The Electric Theatre is An extensive local bus service strictly for disabled patrons. (including Park and Ride) is an usher. Bedford Road Car Park is just a available from the Friary Bus - Supporting your few minutes walk from the Station, again a short distance Theatre on Onslow from the Theatre. local venue. Street. Parking is £1.20 an hour during the day and £1 per And all for a donation evening visit after 6pm. On ON FOOT From the town centre, there is an of £12 a year Sundays parking is £1.50 per visit. or £20 for a couple For further information and up to underpass between New Look date charges visit Guildford and TK Maxx in Friary Street. at the same address. Borough Council’s website at Alternatively, if you are coming www.guildford.gov.uk. from the Friary Shopping Centre, Join via our website at Bus Station or Train Station, there are pedestrian crossings. www.electrictheatre.co.uk TRAIN or contact the Box Office on Guildford Mainline Station is only 01483 444789. a short walk from our Theatre. BICYCLE Bike racks are located alongside If you’re unsure of the best way the Theatre, just by the main to travel or where to park, entrance. please give us a call on 01483 444789.

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DIARY AT A GLANCE MARCH 5 - 7 Bring it On - The Musical 9 - 11 Guildford College JANUARY 12 The Electric Comedy Club 6 Jazz Café 13 - 21 Guildford International Music Festival 10 Friends’ Quiz Night 13 GIMF: Alasdair Roberts 12 - 17 Electric Film Festival 14 GIMF: GSA Singers ‘If I Sing’ 12 Film: Deux Jours, Une Nuit (PG-13) 15 GIMF: Celebrating Guildford - A Night of 13 Film: Ida (PG-13) Music and Arts 14 Film: The Wind Rises (PG-13) 16 GIMF: Stopgap: Sg2 in Exhibition 15 Film: The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed 17 GIMF: Words, Music, Glee and Delight Out of the Window and Disappeared (15) 18 GIMF: Hits from the Musicals 16 Film: Leviathan (15) 19 GIMF: Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 17 Film: Boyhood (15) 20 GIMF: The Boileroom presents 22 The Electric Comedy Club 21 GIMF: Steve Waterman Big Band 26 Godalming College 24 Jazz Café 27 - 28 Italia Conti 25 - 28 Blue Stockings 31 Surrey Mozart Players

FEBRUARY APRIL 3 Jazz Café 4 Smileaid - Just Smile 4 Monologue Slam Final 8 - 11 Robin Hood 11 The Only Way is Downton 14 Jazz Café 12 The Electric Comedy Club 17 All Things Must Pass: Celebrating the Music 14 Showstopper! The Improvised Musical of George Harrison 16 - 21 Family Festival 18 Spring Sing 2015 16 Frozen Sing-a-long 22 - 25 Blackadder II 17 Puss in Boots 27 - 29 Has Guildford Got Talent Auditions 18 In the Garden Workshop 30 The Electric Comedy Club 18 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Workshop 19 Dance in a Day MAY 20 The Princess and the Frog 1 - 2 Has Guildford Got Talent Finals 21 Disco Dancing Workshop 9 Showstopper! The Improvised Musical 21 Kids Disco Party 23 - 24 Do we do the Right Thing? 27 Theatre Open Mic Night

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