WHAT’S ON SUMMER 2019

Love your theatre

TICKETS: 01926 334418 www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk WELCOME...

HOW TO ENJOY YOUR LOCAL, INDEPENDENT CINEMA: • Check out the listings – either pick up a leaflet or look online. We print new listings every month. • Book your tickets – online, phone or in person • Arrive at the : park outside on the circle for free, be greeted by our friendly staff and grab a beverage from our well stocked bar to take into the cinema with you • Collect your tickets from the counter if you booked over the phone or show your ticket on your smart phone to the staff member on the cinema doors • Relax and enjoy the film!

COMING TO OUR CINEMA IN SUMMER 2019

PARENT PARENT AND BABY SCREENINGS BABY AND Now twice a month! PARENT AND BABY SCREENINGS Films shown for parents, with their babies under one All adults must be accompanied by a baby £5!

INTRODUCING OUR NEW CINEMA LOYALTY SCHEME Attend 6 screenings and get your 7th visit free! Pick up a card from our Box Office and get a stamp each time you see a film Thank you for supporting your local, independent cinema

CINEMA @spacentre royalspacentreandtownhall royalspacentre Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The , Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

TWIRLYWOOS LIVE! Tuesday 23 April | 2pm & 4.30pm Wednesday 24 April | 11am Main stage | Tickets: £14 From the producers of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show’ and ‘Sarah and Duck Live on Stage’ comes another enchanting show for young audiences. The Twirlywoos are setting sail around the UK to welcome young fans along for a theatrical adventure. Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they share the delight of discovery. With beautifully inventive puppetry the show promises a cast full of all your favourite characters from the hit TV show.

CHARLIE

PARENT PARENT LANDSBOROUGH: AND BABY SCREENINGS BABY AND THE FAREWELL TOUR Thursday 25 April | 7.30pm Main Stage | Tickets: £25 In 2019, UK Country Music legend Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before his retirement, Charlie will be embarking on an extended tour of Britain. Known as the UK’s premier country music singer, country music is only one part of his live shows. Charlie’s gigs are a night of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems. Winner of ‘Best Songwriter’, ‘Best Song’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’ and ‘International Country Album’, Charlie’s talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame. JIMMY CARR: TERRIBLY FUNNY Thursday 2 May & 27 June | 8pm Main Stage | Tickets: £30.50 Suitable for ages 16+ 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...

PSYCHIC SALLY: 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Friday 10 May | 7.30pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £25.50 World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite award winning medium,

ENTERTAINMENT Sally Morgan, is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive 10-year anniversary show. Sally is one of the UK’s most successful touring acts and has been wowing audiences across the country for the past 10 years. Sally’s jaw dropping show has attracted amazed reviews from theatre goers and psychic fans. Funny, entertaining, touching, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the 10-year anniversary tour showcases the phenomenal ability of the nation’s best loved medium.

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

PQA: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Sunday 5 May | 10.30am - PQA , 2.30pm - PQA Banbury, 6.30pm - PQA Stratford Upon Avon | Main Stage | Tickets: £20, £17 PQA Banbury, PQA Warwick and PQA Stratford Upon Avon present High School Musical Jr. Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High COMMUNITY School Musical JR. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. This show brought to you by PQA is infectious, ‘We’re All In This Together’, come and join us for a fantastic show! TEATRO: ROALD DAHL’S, DANNY THE CHAMPION

COMMUNITY OF THE WORLD Thursday 9 May | 7.30pm | Main Stage Tickets: £11, £8 After the success of Tom’s Midnight Garden, Teatro Youth have chosen another classic adaptation for this year’s production! Danny thinks his dad is the most marvellous and exciting father a boy could wish for. Life is happy and peaceful in their caravan, until one day Danny discovers his dad has been breaking the law. What’s more, soon Danny has to join his father as they attempt to pull off a daring and devilish plot against their horrible, nasty, greedy neighbour, Mr Victor Hazell. Classic Roald Dahl! Exciting, bold and instantly recognisable a must for all the family! SING IT LOUD Saturday 11 May | 7.30pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £16, £8.50 (student), £6 (under 16s) Sing It Loud, a local award-winning choir, are delighted to be presenting their 5th Anniversary celebration concert at the Royal Spa Centre. For the second year running

COMMUNITY the choir and their 20-piece band will wow you with their impressive sound. Over the past five years, ‘Sing It Loud’ have achieved great things; performing nine local concerts, winning choir festivals in 2015 and 2017, and raising over £12,000 for charity. Sing It Loud concerts are always full of energy, containing music from all genres and eras - there really will be something for everyone.

IAN WAITE & VINCENT SIMONE: THE BALLROOM BOYS

ENTERTAINMENT Friday 17 May | 7.30pm | Main Stage Tickets: from £28, Meet and Greet £55 Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are joining forces in 2019 with their brand new production - THE BALLROOM BOYS. Expect dances like the Waltz, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Foxtrot and of course, the Argentine Tango! Get ready for a high intensity evening of glitz and glamour with Ian & Vincent.

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

‘Long awaited return is a triumph’ THE LIST

‘Had the audience hanging on his every word’ THE SCOTSMAN

‘The iconic deadpan master with timing to die for’ AL MURRAY AWARD AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE 2018

JIM TAVARÉ: FROM DEADPAN TO BEDPAN Thursday 9 May | 7.30pm | Studio | Tickets: £15 In 2017, comedian, BAFTA award winner, Harry Potter actor and double bassist Jim Tavaré and his dog Mr Kippy were involved in a near fatal, head-on automobile collision in Los Angeles where he has resided since 2009. He lived to tell the tale. Directed by Henry Normal, Jim comes to the Spa Centre with his award-winning Edinburgh performance, ‘From Deadpan to Bedpan’: his first narrative show. He tells the story of how a quick trip to the shops changed his life forever. The show is a heart warming and seriously funny tale of survival against the odds, strange forebodings and unbelievably massive American medical bills. MILKSHAKE! LIVE: MILKSHAKE MONKEY’S MUSICAL Saturday 18 May | 12pm & 3.30pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £17, £15.50 (under 16s) Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake friends, and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and stage come together. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible. Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the Princess Knight and Floogals, alongside two Milkshake Presenters*, this brand-new show has plenty of laughter, audience interaction and great fun to get everyone up on their feet! It’s a family show not to be missed! *The Milkshake Live show will feature 2 milkshake! Presenters. Jen, Derek, Kemi, Amy, Olivia, Sita, David, Nathan and Kiera may only appear at certain venues.

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

FIERY FEET DANCE STUDIO PRESENT THEIR 15TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW:

COMMUNITY ‘TIME AFTER TIME’ Friday 24 May | 7pm | Saturday 25 May | 2pm & 7pm Main Stage | Tickets: £12, £10 (under 16s, over 60s) Fiery Feet Dance Studio proudly present their 15th Anniversary Show, ‘Time After Time.’ Through dances in jazz, tap, lyrical, acrobatics and ballet, it acknowledges the celebrations and seasons that pass us each year. Starting with New Year’s Day and running all the way through to midnight on New Year’s Eve, the show includes dances themed around Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, as well as celebrating events such as Chinese New Year, Easter, Halloween and of course Christmas! Join us for an uplifting performance that reflects on the best times of the year!

AN AUDIENCE WITH LIVERPOOL LEGENDS SPOKEN WORD Friday 31 May | 7.30pm, Meet and Greet 6pm | Main Stage Tickets: £31, £30 (conc), Meet and Greet an additional £36 on top of ticket price The ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McMahon on stage together hosted by Jed Stone. The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you would well expect, so sit back and enjoy! SING-A-LONG-A: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Wednesday 29 May | 2pm & 7pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £17, £13 (under 16s) Look out ‘cause here it comes….

ENTERTAINMENT Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zach Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson (…or maybe not) as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud and proud as you want. Our live host will teach everyone a unique set of dance moves, show you how to use our interactive prop bags, and also get you to practice your cheers, your boos and even a few wolf whistles. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show

JAMES ACASTER: COLD LASAGNE HATE MYSELF 1999 Thursday 30 May | 7.30pm | Main Stage Tickets: £19.50 | Age restriction: 14+ One time I bought a lasagne from the supermarket, heated it up in the oven and ate a bit of it and it wasn’t very nice so I put it in the fridge because it felt wrong to dump a whole lasagne in the bin and then later on I ate a spoonful of the cold lasagne because I was drunk and it was absolutely delicious. It was 4am. I then changed the name of a WhatsApp group I was a part of to COLD LASAGNE HATE MYSELF 1999 because I had been thinking a lot about how 1999 was the best year of my life and also about how much I hate myself sometimes. The next day I was asked to name my new show. Come along.

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

‘A superb theatrical production’ *****MY THEATRE MATES

DEAR ZOO LIVE! Saturday 1 June | 1.30pm | Sunday 2 June | 11am & 2pm | Main Stage Tickets: £14, £51 (Family ticket of 4) Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Suitable for ages 2+ After a successful debut tour, Dear Zoo, the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage in 2019! Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982, and has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Join us at your local theatre to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end! #DearZooLive ‘This show is the perfect running time and there’s no interval, so momentum isn’t ‘A must-see for fans of the lost. If you’re looking for a family trip book, and for any young to the theatre, this is one of the best.’ child who likes animals!’ ***** ENTERTAINMENTVIEWS.CO.UK ***** WHATSGOODTODO.CO.UK HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES Thursday 6 June | 7.30pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £26 Join the Hormonal Housewives as they blast their witty way through a catalogue of women’s bits: weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, moody teenagers, men, Zumba, therapy, housework, homework, electrolysis, men, sex, working out, staying in, going out, bikini waxes, celebrity gossip, eating, not eating, chocolate, wine, more chocolate,

ENTERTAINMENT social media, more wine, and all the other joys of being a 21st century woman! No subject is taboo for these girls and no thought is too private as the challenges of modern womanhood are sliced, diced and put to rights. And that’s not all – audiences will be treated to some of the very best bits from the previous ’Hormonal Housewives’ hits the tour of this smash-hit show. proverbial spot for the hordes A seriously funny evening – what these of females who are hell bent women can’t teach you about modern on having a laugh at both their womanhood isn’t worth knowing… own expense and that of the male species.’ THE STAGE

BROADWAY AND BEYOND

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

ANDREA MCLEAN: CONFESSIONS OF A MENOPAUSAL WOMAN

ENTERTAINMENT Friday 7 June | 7.30pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £22.50, Post show Meet & Greet £36 For the first time ever, Andrea McLean is breaking loose of the ITV studio to take her ‘confessional’ on tour, telling tales guaranteed to get you hot under the collar. This one-woman show brings incredible stories of menopausal meltdowns, salacious secrets and take-away titbits that every woman needs to hear. Flushed with the success of her best-selling book of the same name, Andrea shows you that while being menopausal can be tough, it takes more than sweaty sanitary towels under the armpits to keep this hot woman down. This girl is on fire – and she’s going to help you to re-light yours!

PQA RUGBY: BROADWAY BROADWAY AND BEYOND Sunday 9 June | 2pm & 6pm | Main Stage AND BEYOND COMMUNITY Tickets: £14, £12 (under 16s only) Join PQA Rugby on a trip to Broadway and Beyond! An exciting, fast paced performance, featuring songs from some of the greatest musicals ever written. Including Billy Elliot, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Matilda, Sister Act, Seussical, School of Rock, Oliver and many more! IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE Saturday 15 June | 10am, 1pm & 4pm | Sunday 16 June | 10am, 1pm & 4pm Main Stage | Tickets: £18.50, £16.50 (under 16s only) Children under 12 months go free – any children over 12 months will need to purchase a ticket Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live for a brand new show on their first ever UK theatre tour in 2019! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour and it’s a completely new production for the very first In the Night Garden Live UK theatre tour. There are other shows for young children, but as The Independent wrote,“there’s nothing quite like In the Night Garden Live.” Pip-pip, onk-onk! Don’t miss it, book now before it’s too late!

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

THE SPIRIT OF ELVIS IN CONCERT STARRING GORDON HENDRICKS Saturday 22 June | 7.30pm Main Stage | Tickets: £24.50, £23.50 (over 60s, students) 2017’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artiste, and endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, this original presentation takes you through the ‘68 special and Elvis in Concert years to a special section featuring beautiful ballads and gospel numbers. After the interval it’s into the jumpsuit when you’ll enjoy all of Elvis’ iconic numbers in a set that takes you through the Vegas era. Gordon is a multi award winner and without doubt the World No 1 Elvis Tribute: his shows are sensational.

HERE COME THE GIRLS Sunday 23 June | 7.30pm, Meet and Greet 6pm | Main Stage Tickets: £29, £28 (over 60s, students) An all new show ‘Here Come The ENTERTAINMENT Girls’ brings an exciting mix of individual performances and group numbers with their supporting dance partners. The show will have a mix of Ballroom and Latin routines and has been choreographed by Patrick Helm. This show promises to be fresh and innovative with amazing routines to dazzle and wow you. Patrick will also perform on the show with Dianne! THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR Monday 24 June | 2pm | Main Stage Tickets: £15, children under 12 months go free – any children over 12 months will need to purchase a ticket | Suitable for ages 2-6 The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colourful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself. The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage. Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show celebrating its 50th Birthday in 2019, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

LEAMINGTON & WARWICK ACADEMY OF

COMMUNITY DANCE: ESMERALDA & THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Saturday 29 June | 1.30pm & 6.30pm | Sunday 30 June 1.30pm & 6.30pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £15, £12 A GREAT DAY (under 14s) An exclusive production by IN HARLEM

the Leamington & Warwick CINEMA Sunday 7 July | 7.30pm | Studio Academy of Dance. Tickets: £13 (on the door), £11 (advance) A film about a remarkable event in the history of jazz, when in 1958 photographer Art Kane gathered many of the top American jazz musicians in a Harlem side street for an outstanding photograph – Count Basie, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Mary Lou Williams, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins and many more. Followed by live jazz in the Balcony Bar. THE JUST DANCE COMPANY: Saturday 13 July | 11.30am & 3pm | Sunday 14 July | 11.30am & 3pm | Main Stage

COMMUNITY Tickets: £13 The Just Dance Company proudly presents our Bi-Annual performance, showcasing our pupils hard work. We provide a wide range of dance and performing arts subjects to pupils in Bicester, Buckingham and and we are excited to show what we have been working on.

STEP ONTO STAGE: Saturday 27 July | 7pm | Sunday 28 July | 7pm Main Stage | Tickets: £13, £11 Step onto Stage are a Theatre school based in Coventry teaching many disciplines to children from COMMUNITY the age of 3 years to 21 years. “The Pit of Curiosities” is a showcase with a collaboration of different styles of dance with many different songs from past and present musicals tying together a gripping story about unique differences.

PQA SOLIHULL: LEGALLY BLONDE Saturday 20 July | 1pm & 6.30pm Main Stage Tickets: £18.50, £16

COMMUNITY (over 60s, under 16s, students) The Pauline Quirke Academy Solihull present their annual production Legally Blonde.

Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk THE UPBEAT BEATLES Friday 12 July | 7.30pm | Main Stage | Tickets: £22.50 The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation. If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show! COMING SOON! COUNT ARTHUR NEIL OLIVER STRONG TUESDAY 29 SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER OCTOBER

THE HORNE SECTION | MONDAY 7 OCTOBER

OH! WHAT A FEELING WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER Leamington SW A5 Brochure Ad.indd 1 06/03/2019 17:25 Supported by the Royal Spa Centre

USING THEATRE TO CHANGE PEOPLE’S LIVES THINKING ABOUT DRAMA CLASSES? The classes are very broad in nature as they try to encompass a wide group of people from differing backgrounds and experience. • An exhilarating & rewarding experience • Build your confidence • Led by Highly Qualified RSC Practitioners • Beginners are welcome • No experience needed • Showcases twice a year • Reasonable fees with concessions Need more info? Just get in touch www.teatrotheatreschool.com [email protected] | 01926 420737

Youth – As an organisation we offer an exciting, creative and caring theatre experience for all young people from 12-18. • Builds essential life skills • Safe, supportive and caring • Run by theatre professionals • Two major shows a year performed in the Royal Spa Centre • Specialising in acting with singing and dance • Reasonable fees and concessionary rates THE ARTS SOCIETY SENIOR CITIZENS’ ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA ACTIVITY GROUP Lecture Series at The Royal Spa Centre Fridays between 10am and 12noon at the Royal Spa Centre. Daytime illustrated lectures, given by experts, entertain and inform arts Come along and socialise over a tea enthusiasts. Visitors are welcome – or coffee, or take part in a wide range just introduce yourself at the of activities, including Table Tennis, Registration desk. Badminton, Carpet Bowls, Keep Fit, Wednesday 1 May, at 11am and 2pm Tai Chi, Scrabble, Card Games, Circle The Art and Culture of Fin-de-Siècle Vienna Dancing, and Line Dancing. Other events run throughout the year. Wednesday 5 June, at 11am and 2pm For enquiries, please contact Thank you Your Majesty: Mrs Fisk: 01926 424653 or the Royal Art Collection Mrs Lawson: 07731 660300

Wednesday 3 July, at 2.15pm only The Magical Art of Hollywood NEW Members of the society MEMBERS also enjoy day visits, ALWAYS short breaks, days WELCOME! of special interest, and conservation volunteering. Please visit our website: www.tasrls.org.uk for full details or email: [email protected]

The Royal Spa Centre and Town Hall are delighted to be hosting the following community events this spring:

VINYL RECORD FAIR: LEAMINGTON CHAMBER 18 May and 27 July | 10am-4pm ORCHESTRA CONCERT Town Hall 7 July | 2.30pm BEAUCHAMP SINFONIETTA CONCERT COMMUNITY 19 May | 3pm Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE

APRIL FIERY FEET DANCE THE VERY HUNGRY STUDIO: TIME AFTER TIME CATERPILLAR TWIRLYWOOS LIVE! Fri 24 May & Sat 25 May Mon 24 June Tue 23 & Wed 24 April SING-A-LONG-A: THE JIMMY CARR: CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH: GREATEST SHOWMAN TERRIBLY FUNNY THE FAREWELL TOUR Wed 29 May Thu 27 June Thu 25 April JAMES ACASTER: COLD LEAMINGTON & WARWICK MAY LASAGNE HATE MYSELF ACADEMY OF DANCE: 1999 ESMERALDA & THE JIMMY CARR: Thu 30 May HUNCHBACK OF TERRIBLY FUNNY NOTRE DAME Thu 2 May AN AUDIENCE WITH Sat 29 June & LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Sun 30 June PQA: HIGH SCHOOL Fri 31 May MUSICAL JULY Sun 5 May JUNE TEATRO: ROALD DAHL’S, A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM DEAR ZOO LIVE! Sun 7 July DANNY THE CHAMPION Sat 1 June & Sun 2 June OF THE WORLD UPBEAT BEATLES Thu 9 May HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES Fri 12 July Thu 6 June JIM TAVARE: FROM THE JUST DANCE DEADPAN TO BEDPAN ANDREA MCLEAN: COMPANY Thu 9 May CONFESSIONS OF A Sat 13 July MENOPAUSAL WOMAN PSYCHIC SALLY: 10th Fri 7 June PQA SOLIHULL: ANNIVERSARY TOUR LEGALLY BLONDE Fri 10 May PQA RUGBY: BROADWAY Sat 20 July AND BEYOND SING IT LOUD Sat 9 June STEP ONTO STAGE Sat 11 May Sat 27 July & Sun 28 July IN THE NIGHT IAN WAITE & GARDEN LIVE VINCENT SIMONE: THE Sat 15 June & BALLROOM BOYS Sun 16 June Fri 17 May THE SPIRIT OF ELVIS MILKSHAKE! LIVE: Sat 22 June MILKSHAKE MONKEY’S MUSICAL HERE COME THE GIRLS Sat 18 May Sat 23 June

ENTERTAINMENT THEATRE SPOKEN WORD CINEMA COMMUNITY Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk TOWN HALL HIRE US [email protected]. or calluson For moredetailspleasevisitourwebsite, your eventhastheexperttouch! or charityfundraiser, wecanensure wedding reception,businessmeeting theatre group,conference,exhibition, Whether it’sadanceschool,community options tohelpshowcaseyourevent. provide awiderangeofaffordable The RoyalSpaCentre&Town Hallcan be provided. Refreshments andAV supportcan and accessibletowncentrelocation. rooms availabletohireinaconvenient The Town Hallhasfourmeeting Capacity 10-25 MEETING ROOMS are available. Staging andotherfunctionfacilities distinctive venueinacentrallocation. to anyevent.TheAssemblyHallisa which willaddasenseofgrandeur A beautifulandhistoricsetting Banqueting: 150-200 Theatre styleseating:200-300 Capacity and aformalspaceformeetings. for receptionsandsmallerevents, windows, providesaromantic setting panelled wallsandstainedglass The CouncilChamber, withwood Meeting: 40-50 Theatre styleseating:80 Capacity COUNCIL CHAMBER ASSEMBLY HALL 01926 737160 or email

ROYAL SPA CENTRE HIRE US

We are able to provide your event with We performances. Bar facilities BOX OFFICE presence on our website, 24 hour meetings, screenings or intimate commission basis. This includes a also provide additional, bespoke Bar facilities also available. 188 Theatre style seating: The ideal space for presentations, also available. a full box office service on an affordable, can We internet ticketing and E-Tickets. marketing services. Capacity STUDIO/CINEMA 100 (plus additional if required). 100 (plus additional

Banqueting: 150 - 200 Banqueting: or can be raked seating Format Standing: 400 Standing: versatile theatre space. A multi-use, sound and professional lighting, Theatre style seating: 667 Theatre style equipped with Fully flat-floor. backstage equipment. A AV of up to dressing room capacity Capacity AUDITORIUM Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418 | 01926 4AA CV32 Parade Rooms, Pump Royal The Centre, Information Visitor Office: Box HOW TO BOOK

Online: booking fee is entirely retained by the venue. www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk All tickets are non-refundable. For full terms and conditions please visit our website. Telephone: Access & Groups: 01926 334 418 For specific seating or access requirements, Phone lines are open: please call our Box Office 01926 334 418 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday or email [email protected] 10am – 3pm, Saturday & Sunday For group bookings, discounts Please note that a queuing system is may be available. in operation and there may be delays Please contact our Box Office for details. during peak times. Terms & Conditions In Person: Our full terms and conditions are available Visitor Information Centre, online or by contacting our Box Office. The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 4AA Data Protection 10am – 4pm, Monday – Friday You may have heard about the General 10am – 3pm, Saturday & Sunday Data Protection Regulations which came into effect last year. Please note the daytime box office is If you wish to see how we handle located at the Visitor Information Centre. your personal data you may view A box office service is also available at the our Privacy Policy at Royal Spa Centre one hour before an event www.warwickdc.gov.uk/ is due to commence. royalspacentre/privacy If you have received this brochure by Tickets can now also be purchased post you have been sent it because in person at: you have previously given us Visit Warwick, The Court House your consent to do so. Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EW If you wish to stop receiving this brochure you can either: Booking Fees: • Return the brochure to us A per ticket booking fee is included via the post. in the advertised ticket price. • Telephone: 01926 334418 For many incoming productions, the • Email: majority of the ticket income is paid to the [email protected] production company or promoter. The ROYAL SPA CENTRE MAIN STAGE SEATING PLAN MAIN STAGE

STAGE U S S U T R R T 8181 74 1 1 80 70 Orchestra Pit 1 1 80 73 2 2 SEATING PLAN 7979 6969 2 2 7979 72 3 3 7878 68 3 3 7788 71 4 4 77 6767 Stalls 4 4 77 70 5 5 76 66 A 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 A 5 5 76 69 6 6 75 65 B 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 B 6 6 75 68 7 7 74 64 C 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 C 7 7 74 67 8 8 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 73 63 D D 8 8 73 66 9 9 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 72 62 E E 9 9 72 65 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 10 F F 10 10 STUDIO / CINEMA 71 61 71 64 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11 11 70 60 G G 11 11 U S S U T R R T H 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 H T R R T U S J 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 J S U 69 59 12 12 STAGE / SCREEN 70 63 K 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 K 12 12 13 13 68 58 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 69 62 L L 13 13 67 57 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 14 14 68 61 M M 14 14 66 56 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 15 15 67 60 N N 15 15 65 55 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 16 66 59 P P 16 16 64 54 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 17 17 65 58 Q Q 17 17 63 53 18 18 64 57 18 18 62 52 19 19 63 56 Tiered Seating 19 19 61 51 20 20 62 55 Restricted view 20 20 60 50 21 21 61 54 Wheelchair position 21 21 59 49 22 22 60 53 22 22 58 R R 23 59 52 23 23 24 57 R 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 R 58 S S 24 56 S 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 25 57 S 25 T T 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 T U T U U 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 Balcony 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 U

We offer wheelchair positions in the Stalls. There is level access to Rows A - G in the Stalls which are easily accessible. LOCATION MAP The Royal Spa Centre | Studio / Cinema / Main Stage Newbold Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa, , CV32 4EA

CLARENDON SQUARE

B4087 Visitor Information Centre | Box Office TON STREET TO MOR The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade,KENIL RoyalWORTH Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AA ROAD LEICESTER STREET The Town Hall CLARENDON AVENUE VENUE Parade, Royal LeamingtonCLARENDON A Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AT

CHANDOS STREET

PARADE

B4099

WARWICK STREET KENIL WOOD STREET WILLES ROAD

WARWICK STREET P

ARK STREET WOR

B4087 BEDFORD STREET

POR WINDSOR STREET TH STREET

GROVE STREET DALE STREEET DALE

TLAND STREET TLAND ROYAL PRIORS Y WALK SHOPPING HOLL CENTRE ARADE BRANDON P

REGENT STREET

P REGENT STREET ARADE

A425 AUGUST NEWBOLD STREET REGENT COURT BEDFORD STREET SHOPPING TON TERRACE POR TLAND PLACE W A PLACE HAMIL TOWN PORTLAND PLACE E HALL

REGENT GROVE NEWBOLD TERRACE ADELAIDE ROAD ADELAIDE ROYAL SPA CENTRE

B4087 DORMER PLACE NEWBOLD TERRACE VICTORIA PARK PUMP ROOMS Y ROAD GARDENS ARCHER P JEPHSON YORK ROAD ARADE GARDENS RIVER LEAM

ROYAL PUMP

A425 ROOMS

LEAM TERRACE

PROIRY TERRACE A425 © Crown copyright and database rights [2012] Ordnance Survey 100018302 AVENUE ROAD Parking GEORGE STREET There is limited parking directly outside the Spa Centre and four designated Disabled spaces. STATION APPROACH SPENCER STREET BA

There are parking restrictions at the front of the building betweenTH STREET 8am - 6pm, Monday - Saturday, but parking is free of charge outside of these times. Some of the roads adjacentRUSSELL TERRACE are CHAPEL STREET unrestricted after 6pm and there is aLEAMINGTON pay and SPA display car park next to the Spa Centre. We recommend that you arrive early RAILtoWA park,Y STATION particularly for daytime performances.

A425 ARWICK ROAD HIGH STREET RADFORD ROAD OLD W Book Online: www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk CLEMENS STREET

AL

THORPE STREET

ACHBROOK STREET T Box Office: Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Parade CV32 4AA | 01926 334418 FACILITIES

Our foyers open one hour before all performances. Bars are located on the Stalls and Balcony level and are open pre-show and during the interval. They serve a selection of beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot beverages, confectionery and ice cream. For the majority of performances, interval drinks can be pre-ordered at the bar and may be taken into the auditorium in plastic glasses. Only food and drink purchased from our bars may be consumed on the premises.

After the auditorium doors have closed, latecomers may only be admitted at a suitable point in the performance, and at the discretion of the Duty Manager.

Sound levels are monitored in accordance with the conditions of the licensing authority.

Photography and recording of any kind, including the use of mobile phones, is strictly prohibited within the auditorium. Out of respect to the performers and your fellow audience members, please switch off mobile phones before entering the auditorium. ACCESS

The Main Auditorium is equipped with an infra-red hearing enhancement system for T use with headsets or portable induction loops, which are available from the Box Office free of charge.

Wheelchair spaces are available in the Main Auditorium, and in the Studio / Cinema. There is a lift to the balcony level and accessible toilets on all floors. Wheelchair positions can be booked in advance through our Box Office.

Guide dogs are welcome.

Disclaimer All information contained within this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. Unforeseen circumstances may result in changes to the published programme or named performers. All tickets are offered subject to availability at the time of booking. The current edition of this diary is out now and can be viewed at www.musictoyourears.org.uk

Your Music Guide for Warwick, Leamington Spa and beyond!

Music To Your Ears is published three times a year and is produced by Music Promoters’ Forum. Pick up a copy from your local library, Visitor Information Centre or other public venue.

Why not join the MTYE mailing list? Email us at: [email protected] to receive future diaries electronically, or contact Jo Tucker: 9 St Mary’s Crescent, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1JL with your name and full address for postal copies.

2019 LEAMINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL Royal Pump Rooms – Lunchtime and Evening Concerts

Friday 3 May - TASMIN LITTLE VIOLIN Tuesday 7 May - ADELA SEVCIKOVA & FRIENDS Aronowitz Ensemble Saturday 4 May - LEONORE PIANO TRIO Fitzwilliam String Quartet Thursday 9 and Friday 10 May TAKACS STRING QUARTET Sunday 5 May -RAPHAEL WALLFISCH CELLO Roderick Williams and Ensemble 360 Tickets from Visitors Information Centre Monday 6 May - ANDREY GUGNIN PIANO Royal Pump Rooms tel 01926 334418 Martinu String Quartet Full details on www.leamingtonmusic.org 2019 LEAMINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL An Entertainment Royal Pump Rooms – Lunchtime and Evening Concerts 14 June – 1 September 2019 Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Friday 3 May - TASMIN LITTLE VIOLIN Tuesday 7 May - ADELA SEVCIKOVA & FRIENDS Aronowitz Ensemble Saturday 4 May - LEONORE PIANO TRIO Fitzwilliam String Quartet Thursday 9 and Friday 10 May Admission Free TAKACS STRING QUARTET Sunday 5 May -RAPHAEL WALLFISCH CELLO Opening Times Roderick Williams and Ensemble 360 Tickets from Visitors Information Centre Tuesday – Sunday 10am-4pm Monday 6 May - ANDREY GUGNIN PIANO Royal Pump Rooms tel 01926 334418 Monday closed (except bank holidays) Martinu String Quartet Full details on www.leamingtonmusic.org

Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4AA. Tel: 01926 742700 www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms The Royal Spa Centre & Town Hall Diary is designed and produced by The Media Team, Warwick District Council. Where possible, this information can be made available in other formats, including: large print, CD or other languages if required.