autumn &winter 2021 Box office: 01642 552663 www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk Hi everyone, I’m delighted to be able to provide you with our first theatre brochure in over 18 months. It’s been a very testing time for everyone but hopefully we can now begin to get back to something approaching normal. All the staff here at The Forum Theatre are really looking forward to getting back to business and welcoming you to the theatre once more. I’m certain that you have missed it as much as we have and, hopefully, you can’t wait to visit us again in the near future to see our very popular shows. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and the many calls and messages of support that we have received since March 2020 – it means a lot to us. With an expanded programme full of both rescheduled shows and brand new offerings, I’m sure that you will enjoy sifting through this and picking out your favourites. As usual, there is a quick and easy to read guide on the back page which is perfect for marking the shows that you want to see. Space in this particular brochure is limited so please refer to our website www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk for important and useful information, paying particular attention to the various links at the top of the page. Our box office are always happy to answer any ticketing queries you may have by simply calling them on 01642 552663 See you all soon, Derek Cooper – Theatre Manager Riverside Leisure Promotions Ltd are delighted to announce that we have this year been awarded a grant as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure that we have a sustainable future. THEATRE SCHOOL We are pleased to announce that our in house is back up and running and available for all children aged between 6 and 16. If you would like any further information about our Theatre School and what we do in our classes or to request an application form, please send your enquiry to [email protected] and our Co-ordinator will be in touch with you as soon as possible to answer any questions you may have and, if required, enrol your child. A SPECIAL THANKS to our sponsors and partners. TELEPHONE THE BOX OFFICE ON: 01642 552663 2 FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST The World’s premier show in tribute to Meatloaf, featuring the Ultimate ‘Dead Ringer’ to Meatloaf Craig Halford as seen on ITV’s ‘Stars in their eyes’ and Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’. Experience all the hits from what is one of the best-selling artists of all time, culminating over 80 million album sales, a grammy award and the best rock and roll love anthems ever written. I’D Do Anything for Love, Bat Out of Hell, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth, Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Dead Ringer for Love and many many more. EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £22.50 WED 1ST, THUR 2ND, THUR 9TH & WED 15TH SEPTEMBER PAUL SMITH: CHANGED A lot has changed for Paul in recent years. Join him for his 3rd and largest ever tour of the UK and Ireland as he once again mixes sharp, hilarious stories from his life with his trademark off the cuff wit. EVES 6PM & 9PM. ALL SEATS £22.00 DISABLED INFORMATION – details on our website 3 FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER next-door seduction that will leave your heart pounding. Dreamboys is seen by millions of people annually, that’s a lot of ripped t-shirts, men in uniform, and breath- taking antics. This West End style show has been created for all ages from 18 to 80 whether you are celebrating something special or just fancy embracing your inner flirt for a cheeky night out on the town. With larger than life personalities and appearances from celebrity guest Scream if you are ready to misbehave because stars, the Dreamboys have truly stolen Dreamboys are heading to Billingham with their the hearts of millions of people worldwide. brand new ‘Too Hard To Resist’ UK Tour. Let the Dreamboys are all about adventure so join us boys tease, tantalise and sweep you off your for the ride of your life. Take a deep breath, feet as you and your friends enjoy the enjoy the show, and embrace the irresistible. Age 18+ raunchiest night out of the year. Think chiselled EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £27.50, CONC £24.50 torsos, high-energy dance routines and boy- SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER Rock n Roll Paradise finally returns to the UK theatres in 2021 celebrating their 12th year on the road, bringing to the stage an amazing number of tributes to the legends of rock and roll. Each performance will be different as we fit in as many iconic songs as we can, bringing to life the music of the giants of rock and roll. Backed by the dynamic brilliance of The Paradise Band, they pay tribute to the greats of that era. The music of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, The Big Bopper and Ricky Nelson to name but a few, with special guests ringing the changes as the tour continues. The UK’s best tribute artistes and musicians bring you two hours of rock and roll greats, with the Paradise feel-good factor as a bonus. We keep the music of the past alive in the present, and saved for the future. EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £20.00 www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk 4 SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER As Take That celebrate 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as the ultimate tribute act with their best show yet! Wowing audiences everywhere they go with their amazing vocals, replica costumes and electrifying dance routines, they continue to successfully recreate the magic of Take That with the ‘Greatest Hits Tour’. The show also features the one and only “Robbie Williams” who brings alive fan favourite songs Angels, Rock DJ and Candy to an already explosive show! The boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget… they give you The Take That Experience! EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £25.00 CONC £23.50 WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER Following their success on 2018’s Britain’s Got Talent and their hugely successful debut Album “I’ll Remember You” charting number 15 in the official album charts and receiving a BRIT Break through Award, the UK’s premier Wartime Act, The D-Day Darlings, bring you their brand new stage show. The group was formed over 10 years ago by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby, after Katie recognised the importance of this music and how it resonates with people like no other genre of music. Katie joined forces with The Royal British Legion becoming official fundraisers for the RBL, raising thousands of pounds each year and when Dame Vera Lynn gave her endorsement of the group’s work, The D-Day Darlings truly became the UK’s most loved sweethearts and their A show NOT TO BE MISSED! MAT 2.00PM. ALL SEATS £20.00 TRY OUR VIP BAR – details on our website 5 FRIDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember! Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more! “Fantastic Show” – Rave Review, South Africa “Superb” – The Reviews Hub “The bar is constantly being raised by Bye Bye Baby” – The Stage EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £24.50, CONC £22.50 SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER This international smash-hit tribute show brings all of ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by an all-star cast that will have you thanking ABBA for the music again and again! Record-breaking movies, smash-hit West End musicals, chart-topping albums and singles – ABBA’s incredible legacy now lives on in concert with this all-new spectacular show. ABBA HITS: Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme,Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, Thank You for the Music, Fernando, Money, Money, Money, The Name of the Game, Take A Chance on Me, Chiquitita, SOS, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, Voulez Vous, I Have A Dream, Lay All Your Love On Me, Honey Honey, Ring Ring. EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £25.50, CONC £23.50 TELEPHONE THE BOX OFFICE ON: 01642 552663 6 SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ brand new show Made in Tennessee – The soundtrack of American Country. With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nations fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world.