WHAT’S ON Spring /Summer 2020 KETTERING WWW.LIGHTHOUSETHEATRE.CO.UK WELCOME! ... to our Spring 2020 brochure packed full of fantastic entertainment for you to enjoy! There’s something for everyone, to suit all ages and tastes – live music, comedy, ballet, dance, drama and much more can be found in these pages, and don’t forget to check in on the theatre website for regular updates to our programme. We look forward to seeing you at the Lighthouse in 2020! 10% OFF WITH LEISURE PASS! Kettering Borough Council’s Leisure Pass scheme is free to join and offers discounts in the cost of services across the borough, including 10% off Lighthouse shows. For information visit www.kettering.gov.uk BOOKING Online: www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk Box Office: 01536 414141 For terms and conditions see page 8. AT-A-GLANCE A diary listing of shows can be found on pages 36/37. MASQUE THEATRE The Masque Theatre at the Latimer Arts College in Barton Seagrave has a great selection of shows on offer. Visit www.masquekettering.co.uk for regular updates

December 2019 The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print, but may be subject to change.

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Friday 17th January at 7.30pm This extraordinary band, dubbed the Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, are renowned for their stunning celebration of the music of one of the world’s greatest musical phenomenon. Think Floyd continue their celebration of The Wall with a new production for 2020 with a complete performance of the iconic album plus the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from the Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and much more! Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason describes the band as “Brilliant! – They are really good.” www.thinkfloyd.net Tickets £24.50

Saturday 18th January at 7.30pm Join Ballet Theatre UK and follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz in a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to classical ballet. Presented with beautiful backdrops, stunning theatrical sets and costumes. www.ballettheatreuk.com ★★★★ – WhatsonStage.com Tickets £18, Senior £16, Child £10

Wednesday 22nd January at 7.30pm Starring CRISSY ROCK (Benidorm, I’m a Celebrity), LEAH BELL, DOLORES PORRETTA & ANDREW GREEN. Treat yourself to an evening of pure theatrical Viagra when Dirty Dusting returns to the stage in 2020 after five sell out UK tours.This is a heart-warming, feel good comedy which will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you answer the phone. Dirty Dusting is a sex chat line that really cleans up. The perfect Christmas Gift – Check out our Facebook page! www.facebook.com/DirtyDusting/ Tickets £22.50 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 3

Thursday 23rd January at 7.30pm “HIS RESEMBLANCE Only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family! IS UNCANNY” The Johnny Cash Roadshow is back for 2020 Rosanne Cash with a brand new show. Clive John pays homage to Cash’s American Recordings alongside his iconic wife June Carter played by Emily Heighway, the Roadshow Horns and on selected shows The ‘Carter Sisters’. With all the hits – Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Hurt, Rusty Cage and The Man Comes Around making this year’s show an emotional roller-coaster of songs through Cash’s career. www.johnnycashroadshow.com

Tickets £22

Friday 24th January at 7.30pm

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits – Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more. So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’! www.showaddywaddy.net Tickets £21

Saturday 25th January at 2.30pm & 5.30pm THE MAGIC ADVENTURE THAT INSPIRED FROZEN IS BROUGHT TO LIFE ON STAGE When Kay is abducted to the Snow Queen’s frozen palace, his best friend Gerda sets out to rescue him ... but will she reach the Snow Queen before it’s too late? Anton Benson Productions present a magical new adaptation of the timeless Hans Christian Andersen story. A magical theatre experience for all the family, suitable for ages 5+. Adapted by Robert Marsden, directed by Kirstie Davis, designed by Lara Booth. www.antonbentonproductions.com Tickets £15, Concessions £12.50, Family of four £50 4 box office 01536 414141

Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows. Fronted by Dan Haynes and Pete Richards (known as Bookends), the show is a “masterpiece” (BBC Radio) which perfectly recreates the unmistakable sound of Simon & Garfunkel. Hear the hits such as The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and the smash hit Bridge Over Thursday 30th Troubled Water – this live concert January at 7.30pm experience is without doubt, the Tickets £20 closest thing to Simon & Garfunkel www.simonandgarfunklethroughthe years.com touring the world today.

Sunday 2nd February at 7.30pm Saturday 1st February at 7.30pm THE UK’S LEADING MUSICAL Come celebrate with us - we’re coming THEATRE CONCERT out to start off a chain reaction and Featuring past-principal performers from take you on a musical journey with the Les Misérables, Beyond the Barricade biggest Motown party of the year. You delivers a wonderful performance of the will be going Loco down in Acapulco as best loved songs from Broadway and the we take you back down memory lane West End, ending with a stunning finale with all the Motown classics from from Les Misérables. For 2020, this brand artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana new 21st Anniversary Tour includes a live Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, band and many of the songs that have The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha made Beyond the Barricade the most Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey popular musical theatre concert in the Robinson and many more. Celebrate Country. This is a musical theatre the sound of a generation town! experience not to be missed. www.themagicofmotown.com www.beyondthebarricade.com Tickets £27.50 Tickets £23, Concessions £21.50 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 5

Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th February Evenings at 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm RARE Productions present the legend of Peter Pan which has been delighting children for over 100 years and this faithful new version is perfect for the whole family. With music and lyrics by award-winning duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, we join Peter and the Darling family as they are whisked away to the land full of colourful characters including the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and the dastardly Captain Hook. With a mix of swash- buckling adventure and an infectious score, Peter Pan is guaranteed to bring forth one’s inner child. Tickets £16.50, Under 16s £15.50

Sunday 9th February at 7.30pm Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety performance returns! This very special edition of the show presents the most popularly requested songs, impressions and comic sketches from over 33 years of touring! Featuring smash hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s this is a throwback evening of brilliant entertainment that guarantees to have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over! “THREE HOURS OF MUSIC AND MAYHEM” Early booking is advised. Rosanne Cash Tickets £26, Concessions £24.50 www.thatllbetheday.com

Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm Welcome this Chinese New Year (the year of the rat) as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts brings a spectacular line-up of Chinese acrobatics, music and dance to Kettering! With exciting programmes including skilled jugglers, mesmerising magic, illuminating Dragon Dance, live instruments and more, Chinese New Year Extravaganza showcases a dazzling array of performances full of colour, amazement and fun. Not forgetting the cheerful lions and the playful pandas, this family-friendly show is the perfect entertainment for all to enjoy! www.jin-long.co.uk Tickets £22.50, Concessions £20.50 6 box office 01536 414141

IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? Thursday 13th February at 8pm As well as being the all-round entertainer we all know and love from the telly, Count Arthur Strong is also a lifelong fan of astronomy, since having been given a microscope, or whatever it is they use, for Christmas when he was a small precocious baby. In fact, it’s said the first word he spoke was ‘Uranus’. In this, his brand-new show, he seamlessly combines the very best showbiz entertainment you’ll currently find, in the world, possibly? as he wrestles with some of the big questions that other all-round entertainers shy away from. www.countarthurstrong.com “UNDENIABLY BRILLIANT” Brian Logan, The Guardian Tickets £21.50

Friday 14th February at 8pm Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life – once again proving that the fast and the curious amongst us, see more stuff, and get more done. Multi-award winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter Russell Kane is best known for BBC Three’s STUPID MAN, SMART PHONE and the host of three series of BBC Three‘s LIVE AT THE ELECTRIC. Other TV appearances include BBC One’s LIVE AT THE APOLLO, BBC Three’s UNZIPPED, ITV2’s CELEBRITY JUICE and I’M A CELEBRITY ... GET ME OUT OF HERE NOW. Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the EDINBURGH AWARD and MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL’S BARRY AWARD in one year. www.russellkane.co.uk Age Guidance: 14+ (Parental Guidance) Likely to be swearing and adult content Tickets £20 – please speak to us if this is an issue. ­ book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 7 KILLER QUEEN Saturday 15th February at 7.30pm Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty.

Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, ‘Time Out’ described Patrick’s resemblance to Freddie as “Spooky,” his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a number one hit single as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s record ‘The Real Life!’ This quality, combined with a powerful 3 1/2 octave tenor range, expert musicianship and dynamic stage presence, has captivated audiences the world over www.countarthurstrong.com Tickets £26

Tuesday 18th February at 1pm A TRIP-TRAPPING MUSICAL ADVENTURE On a grassy hillside, in the middle of the country, there lived THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF! They never stopped eating and before long they had eaten everything they could get their hooves on! The only option is to go looking for more food. So hold on to your horns and join the three billy goats on their adventure as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. But who HALF will they meet along the way as they TRIP TRAP TERM over the bridge? TREAT With catchy songs and dances to clap along to, Lost The Plot Theatrical are proud to present this interactive, family fun show! The perfect half-term treat for little ones and the big kids that bring them! www.losttheplottheatrical.co.uk Tickets £12 8 box office 01536 414141

Wednesday 19th February at 7pm

Now playing it’s 4th successful year touring the UK the Little Mix Show is back! A highly energetic show that follows in the footsteps of the award- winning girl band, Little Mix.

Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre. There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, Free Giveaways and a Meet & Greet with the girls after the show!

Plus all of Little Mix’s chart topping hits including the brand new LM5 album. Dance & scream to a packed out playlist of songs that include Black Magic, Power, Woman Like Me, Wings, Shoutout To My Ex and even a few covers from their time on the XFactor. Tickets £15, Concessions £13, Family of Four £52

Transaction Fees – A transaction fee of £2 applies BOOKING INFORMATION to all online and telephone bookings. No cash or card fees will apply to booking in person at the box office. Box Office: Call 01536 414141 Friends of the Lighthouse do not pay a fee in any Website: www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk instance, nor do group bookings with over 10 tickets. In person: The Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB Gift Vouchers – From £5 upwards make an ideal gift for anybody who loves live theatre – just call the Opening Hours – Monday to Friday from 9am to box office to make your purchase. 5.30pm or until after the end of the interval where we have an evening show. We open from 90 minutes Access – There is free car parking for 600 cars and before the show on a Saturday or Sunday. Bank level access into the building and the auditorium and Holiday opening times may vary, please check our lift access to the balcony on level two. There are website for details. wheelchair spaces on both levels and the box office can advise on the best location within the auditorium Payment Options – by cash if booking in person for each show according to your requirements. There or by Visa, Mastercard, Visa, Delta or Electron. are also accessible toilet facilities on each level. Reservations – We do not currently allow for Guide, hearing and enabling dogs – are reservations without prior management permission. welcome. Please let the Box Office know when booking so that suitable seats can be allocated. Postage Fee – To a UK mainland address fa £1 fee is payable at the time of booking. We do not post out FAQs – We have a list of FAQs on our website but tickets booked within 7 days of a performance and will if there’s anything you need to know please give us hold them at the Box Office for collection. a call on 01536 414141. book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 9

Friday 21st February at 7.30pm The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’. Join MARIO KOMBOU (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades – from the early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years, authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies and the stunning 68 TV special.

With nostalgic film footage this glittering production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more! www.theelvisyears.com Tickets £24, Concessions £22

Saturday 22nd February at 7.30pm

Led by FISHER STEVENS, his full live band, and fresh from London’s West End! A Beautiful Noise pays homage to Neil Diamond’s incredible career. Celebrating all the classic hits of one of the world’s greatest ever singer-songwriters, this is a musical adventure unrivalled by any other. Re-visiting over five decades of sparkling musical gems including Love On The Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, I am ... I Said, America, Holly Holy, Red Red Wine, I’m A Believer and many more.

★★★★ “The atmosphere is electric” www.abeautifulnoiseshow.co.uk This production is in no way endorsed by or associated with Neil Diamond. Tickets £24.50, Concessions £22.50 10 box office 01536 414141

“EXPLOSIVE ... BREATHTAKING ... SPECTACULAR!” International Press Sunday 23rd February at 2pm & 7.30pm THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE SENSATION THAT CONQUERED THE WORLD Seen by more than thirty million people in twenty countries around the world “SPIRIT OF THE DANCE” is winner of nine Global Awards, including “Best Choreography” and “Best International Production”. Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion. This award-winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography. With thunderous applause, standing ovations and sold out crowds at every performance. www.spiritofthedance.com Tickets £27, Concessions £25.50

Thursday 27th February at 7.30pm Few names deserve the title legend, Judy Garland is one of those names. Her illustrious career saw her star in some of the most iconic films of all time including The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis and the original A Star is Born. Join original Nolan Sister, West End leading lady and cabaret star Denise Nolan with her band of West End musicians led by Dave Bintley for an evening of remarkable music including The Man That Got Away, Stormy Weather, Zing Went The Strings, and the timeless classic Somewhere Over The Rainbow. With anecdotes about Garland’s life and comparisons to her own career that includes performing alongside the late great Frank Sinatra, Nolan brings her own vibrant style and world class vocals to classic Garland hits. www.denisenolan.co.uk Tickets £24, Concessions £22 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 11

Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with a triumphant Sally reaching the final five, the nation’s favourite Psychic, and forerunner in the Psychic world, is back on tour.

“My Ability” Sally explains “Allows me to harness the energy around individuals in the audience and Friday 28th February pass on messages from their at 7.30pm loved ones who have passed with incredible accuracy. I call Tickets £24 every message validated a wonder moment. So take your seats relax, be open minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you.”

With her love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique The show is investigational and for evening not to be missed. the purpose of entertainment.

Saturday 29th February at 7.30pm

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band

Never Too Much, Here and Now , Give Me the Reason, I Really didn’t mean it, Stop to Love, So Amazing, The Best Things in Life Are Free, Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With, Any Love, Superstar, Until You Come Back to LUTHER VANDROSS Me, Dance with My Father ... and many more. THE LEGEND LIVES ON Tickets £23.50 12 box office 01536 414141

Sunday 1st March at 7.30pm

Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music through the sixties, seventies and eighties – taking you through all your favourite songs including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin’, Tragedy, Words, Massachusetts, I’ve Got to Get a Message to You, Too Much Heaven, Islands in the Stream, Grease, If I Can’t Have You and many more! The Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive! www.youwinagain.com This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Tickets £27.50

The FUREYS have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 42 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime THE FUREYS Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Wednesday 4th March at 7.30pm Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul while Tony Blair has publicly stated his Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS, favourite peace song of all time is the renowned for their hits: I will love you, When FUREYS’ Green Fields of France and you were sweet 16, The old man,The Green President Michael D Higgins attended their fields of France, Red rose café, From Clare last concert in National Concert Hall. to here, Her father didn’t like me anyway, www.thefureys.com Leaving Nancy, Steal away and more. Tickets £22 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 13

Thursday 5th March at 7.30pm 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR The new CIRCUS OF HORRORS show will be an immersive celebration of its astounding 25 years. It will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock ‘n’ roll sound scape, a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat Friday 6th March at 7.30pm when not falling off it with laughter. The Rolling Stones have dominated Rock The almighty cast that stormed into the ’n’ Roll since the 1960s and were at the finals of BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT IS NOW A forefront of the British Invasion that WEST END & WORLD WIDE HIT and will conquered the US in 1964. They ran neck take you on a rock n’ roller coaster ride of and neck with The Beatles in the popularity Unbelievable, Bizarre & Beautiful acts. stakes in the late sixties and early seventies. They’ve recorded some of the It is a circus like no other and a show you most phenomenal Rock ‘n’ Roll songs of all simply can’t afford to miss. Whether a time – Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Rock fan or theatre goer THE CIRCUS OF Not Fade Away, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown HORRORS has something for everyone. Sugar, Start Me Up ... to name just a few. www.circusofhorrors.co.uk You can now relive these classic hits in The Rolling Stones Story, a high energy concert Tickets £24, Concessions £22, celebrating the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Circle / Box £20 Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians and the world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth. www.rollingstonesstory.com Tickets £23 14 box office 01536 414141

LAST MAN STANDING JIM DAVIDSON TOUR 2020 Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March at 7.30pm The masterful, outrageous and hysterically funny comedy legend ‘General’ Jim Davidson OBE’ embarks on his comedy campaign around the UK in 2020, following the acclaimed sell-out ‘The People Fight Back’ Tour. Who will he upset this time? Which battles will he win, which will he lose? One thing’s for certain, Jim never retreats! www.jimdavidson.org.uk ★★★★★ “A comic who has timing down to a fine art. An on-stage, international perfectionist”

★★★★★ “Laughed till I cried” Tickets £24.50

Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY the new, hilarious, off-Broadway and Las Vegas hit musical that lovingly lampoons the popular TV sitcom Friends. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! Tuesday 10th March at 7.30pm You’ll Unagi! FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY is an hilarious good-hearted It’s a typical day at New romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in York’s only coffee shop, an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Central Perk, until an With friends like these, who needs television? PIVOT! unexpected runaway bride enters the picture and kicks Age Limit 16+ years the whole gang out of Tickets £28 second gear! book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 15

Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm

The Story of Guitar Heroes is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show which transports you through time: from the 1950s with artistes such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, including gifted legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, through to modern day players such as the great Brian May and the electrifying Steve Vai, to name but a few!

Presented by guitar virtuoso Phil Walker – this show’s extraordinarily talented band uses over 30 guitars to recreate and accurately reproduce the sound and ambiance of each guitar hero. Featuring video footage of historical moments, with state-of-the-art lighting and delivered with a light hearted vibe – this makes for a truly sensational and enjoyable evening. www.storiesofguitarheroes.com

Tickets £25

Thursday 12th March at 7.30pm

An all new show ‘Havana Nights’ brings an exciting mix of Latin dances with individual performances from Graziano and Giada as well as entertaining group numbers with their supporting dancers. The show is fast paced and promises to be fresh and innovative with amazing routines to dazzle and wow you. Graziano Di Prima has established himself on the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and will now be touring the country with his new show which he has been heavily involved in creating with partner Giada. THERE IS A MEET AND GREET OPPORTUNITY PRE SHOW TO MEET GRAZIANO AND GIADA, SO DON’T MISS THIS LIMITED OPPORTUNITY. www.havananightstour.com

Tickets £28, Concessions £27 Meet and Greet £58 16 box office 01536 414141

Friday 13th March at 7.30pm An Evening of Burlesque is back in town with a dazzling new production! So leave your inhibitions at the door and prepare to experience the UK’s biggest burlesque extravaganza. With a bevy of beautiful burlesque stars, speciality variety artists and fabulous costumes An Evening of Burlesque, revives this Classic Variety Artform into the 21st Century with a glamorous new show. Join us as we celebrate touring throughout the world. Featuring some of your favourite stars from last year, alongside the most outrageous and extraordinary new talent we could find, naughty has never been so nice! www.entertainers.co.uk Tickets £25

Saturday 14th March at 7.30pm

Join the UK’s favourite tribute act Re-Take That for the ultimate Take That party night with a live and fully interactive sing-a-long experience. Created by Take That fans, for Take That fans! This is the first show of its kind and features performances from the incredible “Robbie Live!”

Join in the fun and be part of the action as the band take to the stage to perform all of Take That’s greatest hits: Greatest Day, Back for Good, Relight my Fire,Let Me Go, Shine, Never Forget, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Love my Life, Angels and more. www.retakethat.com

Tickets £22.50

“Just like watching my mates on stage, brilliant! .... The attention to detail is amazing!” Jason Orange book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 17 SIR RANULPH FIENNES LIVING DANGEROUSLY Tuesday 17th March at 7.30pm Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, SIR RANULPH FIENNES has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure; inspiring generations and risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken. Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, Living Dangerously offers a personal journey through Sir Ranulph’s life, spanning early childhood and school misdemeanours, army life, the Transglobe Expedition and his current Global Reach Challenge; making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell. www.ranulphfiennes.co.uk Tickets £28.50

Wednesday 18th March at 7.30pm Join Ballet Theatre UK in one of the greatest ballets of all time. A tragically romantic tale of a young girl who falls deeply in love. However she would soon be deceived for he was betrothed to another. Through despair and desperation the young girl kills herself as she could not live without him. First performed in 1841, Giselle has never lost its popularity with audiences, and is considered to be one of the jewels in the crown of the romantic repertoire. Featuring a full Corps de Ballet of twenty-four international dancers along with the critically acclaimed Principal Dancers, Ballet Theatre UK present this haunting classic in its full glory set to the stunning music by Adolphe Adam. www.ballettheatreuk.com Tickets £19, Concessions £17 Family of four £65 18 box office 01536 414141

Thursday 19th March at 7.30pm

Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music, followed by a post-show book signing The founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about his mishaps and adventures of life on the road with one of the biggest and most loved bands. Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out. Rossi will be joined on stage by award-winning writer and broadcaster Mick Wall, who has sold more than 1 million books. www.francisrossi.com

Tickets £30, VIP £40*, Super VIP £75** *VIP includes priority seats & merch bag, **Super VIP includes ‘Meet and Greet’ and more. See Lighthouse Theatre website for full details.

Monday 23rd March at 2pm NEIL SANDS AND HIS WONDERFUL CAST ARE BACK WITH A NEW PRODUCTION FOR 2020 Celebrating The Best of British Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2 - VE Day 75. This patriotic and nostalgic afternoon is filled with marvellous and memorable songs, including a rousing selection from Last Night of The Proms, Old Time Sing Alongs, Great British Show Tunes, and ever popular favourites from the 40s 50s & 60s. This promises to be their biggest and most spectacular patriotic production ever. Over two hours of timeless nostalgia, with sensational voices, more than 50 stunning costume changes, a spectacular 1940s style VE Day party with enough bunting, flags and fun to light up the brightest stage, followed by flag waving finale in a heart warming tribute to the veterans of the armed forces. Tickets £12, Concessions £10 OVER TWO HOURS OF TIMELESS NOSTALGIA! book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 19

Thursday 26th March at 7.30pm The show is a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon. Replicating, in both sight and sound, the excitement and energy of Beatlemania, the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper, and the creative masterpieces of The White Album and Abbey Road. A special feature is be a recreation of the Savile Row “rooftop concert” of 29th January 1969. The band’s cast members, are all talented instrumentalists and singers. Their uncanny vocal resemblance to the Fab Four is due to their upbringing in the same place .. Liverpool.

The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as they are ever likely to get and their widespread appeal is being more apparent. www.cavernbeatles.com Tickets £25

“PHENOMENAL VO- CALS AND GREAT MUSICIANSHIP” The Evening Standard

Friday 27th March at 7.30pm Tickets £26.50 This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles. This brand new show for 2020 once again features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley, with Musical Director Phil Aldridge leading The Carpenters Story Orchestra as they re-create Richard Carpenter’s original orchestral arrangements. Featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, A Song For You, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Love and many more! www.thecarpentersstory.com 20 box office 01536 414141

Tuesday 31st March Proceeds to Saturday to Cancer 4th April Research UK

Evenings Tickets at 7.30pm Tuesday £13 Sat Matinee Wednesday to 2.30pm Saturday £15

KOS Musical Theatre Company are proud to bring this spectacular show to the Lighthouse. Following their highly successful productions of Sister Act, All Shook Up and Barry Manilow’s Copacabana they are excited to return with the Northamptonshire Premiere of Shrek.Based on the story and characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, this hilarious production turns the world of fairytales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, must-see musical comedy.

Shrek is a musical with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. It is also based on William Steig’s book of the same name. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. An amateur production presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe – www.MTIShows.co.uk

Age guide BEN HART: WONDER 12+ Thursday 9th April at 7.30pm Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart is embarking on his debut solo tour. Described by David Walliams as ‘the living embodiment of magic’, Ben has recently played to royalty, heads of state and celebrities, in West End theatres, international arenas and on dozens of UK and international TV appearances (including his own series on BBC Three, The One Show and BBC One’s Now You See It). Expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your imaginations. With the simplest of props, using the objects and minds of the audience, Ben Hart conjures an altogether new kind of magic. www.benhartmagic.com ★★★★★ “MAKES SCEPTICS BECOME BELIEVERS ” Tickets £17, Concessions £15 The Evening Standard Book onlinebook onlineat www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 21 9

Saturday 11th April at 7.30pm The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the world’s ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website. Radio 2’s Chris Evans also said that they were the best tribute band he had ever seen. The band have toured to ecstatic audiences the world over ... not to be missed. “HAVE YOU SEEN THIS GUY HE LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE JON BON JOVI IT’S FREAKY MAN” Chad Kroeger (Nickelback) “THE BEST TRIBUTE I’VE EVER SEEN” JON BON JOVI www.johnbyjovi.com Tickets £22.50, Concessions £21

Tuesday 14th April at 1.30pm Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand new musical adaptation of the classic fairytale RAPUNZEL!

Immersion Theatre proudly presents a witty, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the family favourite complete with a laugh out loud script, a host of catchy songs, heaps of audience interaction, and an exciting array of magical characters, which include a EASTER wickedly boo-able witch, a clumsy Prince, and a feisty Princess with the longest hair HOLIDAY you are ever likely to come across. SPECIAL With magic and mayhem throughout and a chance to meet the characters after the SPRING show, this is one hair-raising adventure the 2020 whole family won’t want to miss. UK TOUR Tickets £12.50, Concessions £10.50, Family of four £42 22 box office 01536 414141

Wednesday 15th April at 7.30pm FLIGHT OF FANTASY Climb aboard for the ride of your lives as 16 of the world’s most glamorous showgirls (who just happen to be men!) take you soaring to a new world of dazzling diamante dipped song and dance destinations. Comedy turbulence is definitely the inflight order of the day as your cabin crew, Ole and Jamie John, (Miss D.Q. the UKs only dwarf Drag queen ) will be sending you mile high at the biggest party in town!! Pop icons including ... Cher ... Tina Turner ... Calvin Harris…Alexander Burke.. the Village People ... Shania Twain and so many more will have you dancing in the aisles. So doll up, drink up and dance on! It’s time to go OUT OUT! www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk

Tickets £25, Concessions £22, Parties of 6+ £20 per person

Thursday 16th April at 7.30pm Tickets £21 Following 60 sold out shows last year, “The Count of Cornwall” is back again with his unique style of comedy. Jethro will probably be remembered for years to come with so many people loving this Hilarious country style. He is considered by many as the greatest comedy story teller that ever lived. Having produced 20 DVD’s over the years there are some old favourites and many new tales told in a way only a count could. What a silly count he is! www.jethrothecomedian.co.uk book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 23

Friday 24th April at 7.30pm

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS Motown Show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences. With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the hits – Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acapulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette including songs from the Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Ben E King and many more Motown and soul legends. Backed by the Soul Unlimited band this is an exciting live concert experience guaranteed to have you will be dancing all night long! Soul Satisfaction guaranteed!

Tickets £25

Saturday 25th April at 7.30pm STOP right now! Thank you very much. It’s time to SPICE UP YOUR LIFE like it’s 1996. Relive the 90s through the hits of the SPICE GIRLS on this SPICE WORLD journey; all you have to do is Say You’ll Be There. Experience Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh together on stage for a night where you can Zig-A-Zig-Ahhhh. Bring your moves, bring your outfits and bring your GIRL POWER! Inspired by the Spice Girls career, the show features classic costumes, unique vocal and musical arrangements, iconic dance routines and some thrilling fan-favourite moments exclusive to the show. www.spicegirlsshow.com ★★★★ “ANY TRUE FAN WILL JUMP FROM THEIR SEAT ” Theatre Weekly

Tickets £23, Groups of 6+ £21 24 box office 01536 414141

Saturday 2nd May at 7.30pm The ’60s group Manfred Mann is now considered one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their hits Friday 1st May at 7.30pm were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz – an unusual but winning combination Grab your platforms and flares for a of playing style and substance. journey back in time to when ABBA As a result, their records have a timeless dominated the charts and ruled the quality and, 55 years on, The Manfreds, airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is with original front man, Paul Jones, will be a two-hour theatre spectacular that performing many of their hits, including Do captures all of the magic and excitement Wah Diddy Diddy, one of the most popular of one of pop history’s most successful and instantly recognisable songs of the and entertaining live bands. ‘60s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz Featuring all the greatest hits including and Blues covers and tracks from their Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, individual solo albums. Take A Chance On Me, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Knowing Me Knowing You, Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica Fernando, Super Trouper and more! sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, With stunning costumes, live band, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe interactive video projection, some tongue- on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ in-cheek Swedish humour and, of course, flute. www.themanfreds.com ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies, this is the ultimate feel-good party show! Tickets £25 ABBA and 70s fancy dress optional. www.thankabbaforthemusic.co.uk “YOU WERE AMAZING! ” The Sage, Gateshead

Tickets £24.50, Concessions £22.20 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 25

Saturday 9th May at 7.30pm A CELEBRATION OF OPERA Come and celebrate the wonder of opera in the company of Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Bizet, Puccini, Offenbach, Gilbert & Sullivan and more, in a musical feast of some of the greatest opera ever Wednesday 6th May at 7.30pm composed. Superb singing, elegant period costumes and an attractive set combine to Now seen by over 300,00 fans, direct make this a performance not to be missed from Ireland, Europe’s No 1 award for all opera lovers and newcomers alike. winning Country music show ‘ The A programme of passion, drama and Legends of American Country‘ returns humour – ideal for a first visit to the opera. for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics. LFO has an international reputation and features distinguished singers from the The 2020 tour will showcase highly Royal Opera, English National Opera and acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Glyndebourne with outstanding young Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline and Kenny artists. The company has performed across Rogers plus 5 brand new tributes to icons the UK and Europe, and as far afield as Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Glen India, Hong Kong and Barbados. Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Jim www.londonfestivalopera.co.uk Reeves with countless other well known hit songs in this must-see extravaganza. Tickets £25, Concessions £23.50 The show features 4 fantastic singers who are all backed by the superb award winning live band and coupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way hand clapping and toe talking to Nashville and back . One things for sure if you like Country music this is the only show in town! “AS GOOD AS COUNTRY SHOW THAT YOU WILL SEE LIVE”. Northern Ireland Country

Tickets £22.50 26 box office 01536 414141 SCUMMY MUMMIES RETURN Wednesday 13th May at 7.30pm Following their sell-out UK tour and Edinburgh Fringe debut, the Scummy Mummies are back with a brand new comedy show. New songs! New sketches! New catsuits! And even some new jokes! Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to For hiding from the PTA. Bring your friends and make it ages a Mum’s (or Dad’s!) night out! 18+ Based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book. As heard on Radio 4 and featured by The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph. www.scummymummies.com Tickets £18 UP CLOSE THE FIZZ AND PERSONAL Friday 15th May at 7.30pm Join Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston (The Fizz) for an ‘Up Close and Personal’ evening. Have you ever wondered where the idea for the rip-off skirts came from? What it’s like to win The Eurovision Song Contest? Why Cheryl, Mike and Jay can’t be called Bucks Fizz any more? Why not ask them yourselves at this ‘warts-and-all peak behind the curtain’ story of Bucks Fizz. Hear the hits, including Making Your Mind Up, Land of Make Believe and My Camera Never Lies. An evening full of music, laughter and nostalgia, this is must for any lover of the 80s. Tickets £25 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 27 ELKIE BROOKS Saturday 16th May at 7.30pm Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves her audience almost spellbound. It could be a particularly emotional rendition of one of her ballads, a powerhouse blues vocal or one of her trademark impossibly long notes that leaves the audience mesmerised.

Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You think It’s Over), Don’t Cry Out Loud & No More The Fool as well as many more featured on her recent hit album ‘Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of’ “STILL ONE OF THE www.elkiebrooks.com GREAT BRITISH VOICES” Tickets £28 The Guardian

Wednesday 20th May at 7.30pm After sell-out shows in 2018 & 2019, Ansell’s Les Musicals returns in 2020 due to phenomenal demand. Jonathan Ansell (G4 Frontman) and Jai McDowall (Britains Got Talent – Winner) have joined forces to create a dramatic and spine- tingling concert. This vocally dynamic evening showcases even more smash-hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world’s finest voices. Come and immerse yourself into the world of Musical Theatre with classics from Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon, The Greatest Showman, Chess, We Will Rock You and many more ... www.lesmusicals.com

‘Les Musicals’ is in no way connected with or authorised by CML, Alain Boubil Music Limited or CML’s Les Miserables production. Tickets £29.50, Meet & Greet VIP £62.50 28 box office 01536 414141 STRICTLY ANN

Thursday 21st May at 7.30pm

Sailing dangerously close to National Treasure status, one of the most outspoken politicians of our time embarks on her first ever national tour. Entertaining, enlightening and as controversial as you would expect, Margaret Thatcher and Craig Revel Horwood collide as Ann lifts the lid on life in Westminster and shares behind-the- scenes gossip from some of the nation’s best-loved programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Big Brother. Tickets £23

Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm Almost 40 years ago, Lionel Richie & Diana Ross released Endless Love – a song which Billboard voted as the number 1 Duet of all time and stayed in the charts for a staggering 27 weeks. What no one could have foreseen is that these two icons of popular music would never perform the song together again! Yes! .... Incredibly for 40 years Lionel Richie has been asking Ms Ross to share that magic moment with him, but so far she has declined. Endless Love as a show is beautifully presented by a dazzling cast and a highly energised band. With soaring love songs, rocking out to 80s classics and gettin’ down to outright floor fillers. It’s impossible not to sing along and it’s going to be one of the most memorable and enjoyable shows you’ll see. www.endlessloveshow.co.uk This production is in no way affiliated with the original artists Tickets £22.50, Concessions £20 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 29

Saturday 23rd May at 7.30pm “FRIGHTENINGLY Critically acclaimed comedian Chris TALENTED ... Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest TEARING UP ever stand-up tour in 2020. Don’t miss EVERY STAGE your chance to catch him live on stage! HE LANDS ON” Chris has just announced his own live James Mullinger, GQ stand-up special which will be available to stream on Amazon Prime this summer. Alongside his wife Rosie he is also the co-host of the no.1 hit podcast Shagged. Married. Annoyed – downloaded a phenomenal 4.5 million times. Recently seen hosting two series of his very own TV show The Chris Ramsey Show and Chris Ramsey’s Stand up Central (both Comedy Central), he has also been a regular face on many major TV comedy shows including Celebrity Juice and 8 out of 10 cats.

Tickets £22 www.chrisramseycomedy.com

Tuesday 26th May at 7.30pm

For nearly 15 years Middi and his legendary ‘Wild Murphys’ have been playing Irish music to the masses and now they’re bringing Murphys Pub to Kettering. Come and join in the craic as this award winning seven piece Irish band covers songs by the Pogues, The Dubliners, The Saw Doctors, Daniel O’ Donnell, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, Van Morrison and more in their own unique and upbeat style.

The Wild Murphys celebrate Irish classics with tracks including: Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, The Irish Rover, Brown Eyed Girl, Seven Drunken Nights, Sally MacLennane, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, Whiskey in the Jar, Wild Rover and Molly Malone, to name just a few. So come along and spend ‘One night in Dublin’ with us. www.onenightindublin.com

Tickets £22 30 box office 01536 414141

Wednesday 27th May at 7.30pm From the writers of the hit comedy Hormonal Housewives, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is the brand-new musical comedy show that does exactly what it says on the tin. Join the star cast of four refreshingly honest and unreserved girls on a riotous evening of laugh-out-loud sketches and classic pop anthems that define being a 21st Century woman. We take a no-holds-barred comedy romp through everything life throws at a modern day woman, dating, relationships, breakups, fashion, dieting, chocolate, more dieting, sex, going out, staying in, wine, more wine and of course, men. All are thrown under the microscope of uproarious dissection – no subject is too taboo! Get involved and come along to “A seriously funny evening – it’s like an channel your inner diva because Girls Just Wanna episode of Loose Women but with music, Have Fun! www.justwannahavefun.co.uk singing, dancing and a bottle of bubbly!” Tickets £26, Groups of 6+ £23 per person

Thursday 28th May at 6pm

The U.K.’s number one tributes to global superstar Ariana Grande & kids’ sensation JoJo Siwa together in the most exciting new Pop production of 2020! ARIANA GRANDE’S music videos have been viewed a total of more than nine billion times online. With huge hits such as Dangerous Woman,One Last Time,No Tears Left To Cry, ‘Into You and Side By Side, she is arguably one of the most influential female artists of the decade! JOJO SIWA has 8.5 million YouTube subscribers and 7.5 million Instagram followers, JoJo is THE biggest teen star of her generation. With six hit singles to her name including Kid In A Candy Store, Boomerang and Hold The Drama.

Tickets £15 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 31 RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN DELUXE Friday 29th May at 8pm “VITAL AND INCREDULOUSLY Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive ANGRY. HILARIOUS” keeps on rollin’. Ever-evolving, ever-changing, The Scotsman Rich’s combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism is a “win-win” (GUARDIAN), as sold out crowds across the UK have attested. Fans keep returning because this show goes where other comedians wouldn’t dare: Barrow-in-Furness for example. Rich’s acclaimed BBC4 documentaries (most recently Rich Hall’s Red Menace) and his Radio 4 series Election Breakdown have established a whole new legion of followers. He’s also a stalwart of QI and Have I Got News For You. But seeing the Hoedown is a whole different experience. Gut-busting, rib-tickling, toe-tapping, and shit-kicking, Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe covers the full anatomical spectrum. Tickets £17

Saturday 30th May at 7.30pm

International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show. The former frontman/producer of “Faith” (2017- 2018) and Freedom!’ 19 returns in 2020 with his new production – “THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY” Wayne has been a George Michael tribute artiste for almost 20 years, dedicating his professional career to pay homage to the late pop phenomenon. He delivers his heartfelt tribute to the global superstar in a sensitive and spectacular way, receiving 5 star reviews nationwide. Join Wayne and his incredible band for a celebration of George’s fantastic 35 year career with songs from his Wham days up to his final album, Symphonica. Tickets £24.50 Front two rows £26.50 32 box office 01536 414141

Thursday 4th June at 7.30pm Strictly Theatre Co. presents …. Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Giovanni Pernice, is back with a BRAND NEW Thursday 11th June at 7.30pm show for 2020. The showman is set to light up the stage, along with his cast of THE DREAMBOYS ARE BACK FOR professional dancers, for his fourth year of touring. With the Italian’s natural charm, THEIR 2020 UK TOUR. combined with beautiful choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a soundtrack, THIS IS ME pays homage to doubt the UK’s top male strip show, perfect the music and dances that have inspired for a girls night out with all your friends. Giovanni’s career, from a competition Their showcase is unquestionably the most dancer to one of the biggest names on the famous male stripper act the UK has ever hit BBC show. Expect all of your favourite produced. With special guest appearances Ballroom and Latin dances and more. on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning, ##### Geordie Shore and The Only Way Is Essex, plus massive sold out Worldwide tours, it’s Lincolnshire Live no wonder The Dreamboys have earned themselves the title of the only male strip Tickets £35 & £39 *see group in history to have celebrity status. VIP Meet and Greet £75* Lighthouse theatre If you’re looking for the very best girls night website out in the UK, look no further than these for details incredible stripping hunks. An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more!!! This is one action packed show full of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem that will leave you breathless which you simply cannot afford to miss!!!

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Tickets £24.50, Circle £22.50 VIP first five rows £27.50 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 33

Sunday 14th June at 7.30pm From the heart of London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, One Day More celebrates the very best songs from the shows we all know and love! With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg, the sensational cast of One Day More evoke the true spirit of the stage – with brilliant vocals, stunning costumes and a spectacular light show, to bring you the very best show in town! From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, to Chicago, to Les Miserables – this show has it all. Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18

Friday 19th June at 7.30pm ELO AGAIN are back celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. Now in their 8th year, ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. You will revel in ELO’s unique symphonic rock style and hear some of the most unforgettable classic rock and pop songs of our generation. www.eloagain.co.uk Tickets £22.50

Sunday 21st June at 1.30pm & 5pm

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the West End show that’s never toured before! www.horrible-histories.co.uk

It’s hi/tory “HILARIOUSLY VULGAR, BRILLIANTLY GRISLY with 0.e – IT HAS THE YOUNG AUDIENCE IN STITCHES!” nasty bi0s Daily Express lef0 in! Tickets £15, Concessions £12 34 box office 01536 414141

Thursday 2nd July at 7.30pm Back to the Eighties is a Jukebox Musical featuring some of the most iconic songs from the 1980s, in an interactive show that will have the audience out of their seats and dancing in the aisles. Wednesday 1st July at 7.30pm The show is set in the fictional nightclub Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham ‘Electric Dreams’ and follows the owner Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie (Jessie D’Lorean), the singer (Melody Maker), Markham leads a super-talented six piece the DJ (Benny King) and the waitress band through all your favourite Adele hits (Kimberley Houston) over a couple of nights plus much more in this internationally within the club. It is an immersive experience acclaimed show – from powerhouse for the entire audience from the moment performances with Force 10 vocals through they enter the theatre. This is created with to intimate torch songs and a spellbinding projected imagery to encourage social media sit down acoustic section. interactions, which also includes an 80s trivia www.someonelikeyou.co.uk quiz, creating a sense of nostalgia. Tickets £21, Under 16s £15 Tickets £21, Concessions £19

WHITNEY - QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Thursday 23rd July at 7.30pm A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. Taking audiences through three decades of nostalgic hits – Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more. Join us for an unmissable evening as we pay homage to the Queen of Pop with a sensational cast and live band. www.queenofthenight.co Tickets £26 book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 35

Friday 24th July at 7.30pm Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s! Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun. Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll! www.lipstickonyourcollar.co.uk Tickets £23 JOE PASQUALE Saturday 25th July at 7.30pm Joe Pasquale is returning to the Lighthouse Theatre in a new stand-up show, including support act Max Fulham. Tickets £19.50, Concessions £17.50

Monday 27th July at 2pm Come and join a Sentimental Journey back through the life, times, music and memories of one of the world’s most loved stars - the iconic Miss Doris Day. Beautifully portrayed by the stunning Annika Rands, this delightful afternoon is filled with so many wonderful songs - Que Sera Sera, The Deadwood Stage, Secret Love, Pillow Talk, The Black Hills of Dakota, Move Over Darling and so many more. An enchanting afternoon full of heartfelt memories of a show business legend. Tickets £12, Concessions £10 36 box office 01536 414141 DIARY LISTING

JANUARY Fri 17th Think Floyd – Through the Wall Sat 18th Wizard of Oz – Ballet Theatre UK Wed 22nd Dirty Dusting Thurs 23rd Johnny Cash Roadshow Fri 24th Showaddywaddy Sat 25th Snow Queen Thurs 30th Simon & Garfunkel – Through the Years FEBRUARY Sat 1st The Magic of Motown Sun 2nd Beyond the Barricade Thurs 6th - Sat 8th Peter Pan – RARE productions Sun 9th That’ll Be The Day Wed 12th Chinese New Year Extravaganza Thurs 13th Count Arthur Strong Fri 14th Russell Kane Sat 15th Killer Queen Tues 18th The Three Billy Goats Gruff Wed 19th The Little Mix Show – Woman Like Me Fri 21st The Elvis Years – The Story of the King Sat 22nd A Beautiful Noise – Neil Diamond tribute Sun 23rd Spirit of the Dance Thurs 27th The Music of Judy Garland Fri 28th Psychic Sally – 10 Years and Counting Sat 29th Luther Vandross Celebration MARCH Sun 1st You Win Again - Bee Gees tribute Wed 4th The Fureys Thurs 5th The Circus of Horrors Fri 6th The Rolling Stones Story Sat 7th - Sun 8th Jim Davidson – Last Man Standing Tues 10th Friends! – The Musical Parody Wed 11th The Story of Guitar Heroes Thurs 12th Havana Nights Fri 13th An Evening of Burlesque Sat 14th Re-Take That – The Sing-a-long Tues 17th Sir Ranulph Fiennes – Living Dangerously Wed 18th Giselle – Ballet Theatre UK Thurs 19th Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much Mon 23rd Land of Hope and Glory Thurs 26th The Cavern Beatles Fri 27th The Carpenters Story Tues 31st - Sat 4th April Shrek the Musical - KOS AT-A-GLANCE book online at www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 37

APRIL Thurs 9th Ben Hart – Wonder Sat 11th The Bon Jovi Experience Tues 14th Rapunzel Wed 15th Ladyboys of Bangkok – Flight of Fantasy Thurs 16th Jethro – Count of Cornwall Fri 24th The American Four Tops Sat 25th Wannabe – The Spice Girls Show MAY Fri 1st Thank ABBA for the Music Sat 2nd The Manfreds Wed 6th Legends of American Country Sat 9th A Celebration of Opera Wed 13th The Scummy Mummies Return Fri 15th The Fizz Sat 16th Elkie Brooks Wed 20th Ansell’s Les Musicals Thurs 21st Strictly Ann – An evening with Ann Widdecombe Fri 22nd Endless Love Sat 23rd Chris Ramsey 20/20 Tues 26th One Night in Dublin Wed 27th Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Thurs 28th A Tribute to Ariana and JoJo Fri 29th Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe Sat 30th The George Michael Legacy

JUNE Thurs 4th Giovanni Pernice – This is Me Thurs 11th The Dreamboys 2020 Sun 14th One Day More Fri 19th ELO Again Sun 21st Horrible Histories – the Worst of Barmy Britain JULY Wed 1st Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook Thurs 2nd Back to the Eighties Thurs 23rd Whitney – Queen of the Night Fri 24th Lipstick On Your Collar Sat 25th Joe Pasquale Mon 27th Remember Doris

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Friday 4th September Thursday 10th September THE ILLEGAL EAGLES VOODOO ROOM Return for another outstanding show. A night of Hendrix, Clapton and Cream.

Friday 25th September Tuesday 29th September SUPREME QUEEN RICHARD JONES - ESCAPE Guaranteed to blow your mind! The Magician who won Britain’s Got Talent.

Saturday 3rd October Wednesday 28th October CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS ANYTHING FOR LOVE Direct from London’s West End. The MEAT LOAF Story returns.

Saturday 7th November Friday 13th November DAVID O’DOHERTY GENESIS CONNECTED ‘Whoa is Me’ - delightfully daft! Back again after previous sell-out shows.

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