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WELCOME
What Our Audiences Have to Say About Us ‘A treat of a night with a wide range of acts to appeal to all ages. It brightens up our month and is excellent value! Laughter is good for you!’ Praise for our monthly Comedy Nights ‘I really enjoyed the show. The shadows were used brilliantly! Would love to see it again. The puppets were good and so was the acting! I thought it was worth it and I hope to see it again!’ A young audience member from‘The Girl With No Heart’ ‘Thank you so much for making our event such a success. The venue was great and all staff were fantastic and so helpful - nothing was too much trouble. The food in the restaurant was first class. Nothing but great comments from exhibitors as well as visitors. Would definitely recommend Braintree Arts Theatre to anyone needing a venue.’ Private event hirer ‘(I was) surprised this venue is in Braintree! There is easy access, ample parking and a very light and airy theatre which makes for comfortable accommodation. The productions are varied and definitely worth supporting. Come and try a performance and I think you will be delighted.’ Introducing New Discounts and Ticket Offers Family Ticket Offer
We are pleased to offer discounted tickets for groups or families for several of our Family shows. Applies to groups of four and all four tickets must be purchased at the same time, look for the Family Ticket offer for participating shows.
Early Bird Booking Special
Purchase tickets before 31 July 2014 and receive 10% off! Some exclusions apply. Does not include shows featured in our previous brochures, Events, Community shows or Panto. Visit our website for full details.
Comedy Night 25% off Offer
Buy three tickets and get 25% off all Comedy Nights! All three tickets must be for the same Comedy Night and be purchased at the same time.
Group Discounts
Group discounts (including school groups) are offered on ALL SHOWS! Ring our friendly Box Office team to discuss all group and student booking discounts.
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CONTENTS
THEATRE 5
LIVE MUSIC 6-9
FAMILY 10-12
CABARET 13
STAND UP 14
Box Office Information Opening times (phone and walk-ins) Phone number: 01376 556 354 Monday-Friday: 11am-4pm Email: [email protected] Saturday: Open 2 hours before scheduled performances Sunday: Closed Address: Braintree Arts Theatre, Notley Road, Braintree, Essex CM7 1WY
Online Bookings You can find show information, view seating plans and book tickets to any of our shows 24 hours a day by visiting our website www.braintreeartstheatre.com
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THEATRE
Our Friends the Enemy 10 October, 7.30pm
The Western Front, Christmas 1914: lights appear from the German trenches and soldiers meet between the firing lines. The events which follow are the most astounding stories of the Great War told through the eyes of one soldier. Private James Boyce takes us on a magical, haunting journey through the events surrounding the Christmas truce.
**** “Unlike anything which you may have heard before” – Broadway Baby **** “A haunting and powerful work” – The Scottish Daily Mail
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LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC
The Blues Brothers Experience 6 September, 7:30pm
Attention theatre-goers... Local law enforcement are on the look out for two men dressed in black suits, hats, ties and sunglasses... Yes folks, they’re here and they’re on a mission, the incredible BLUES BROTHERS EXPERIENCE - Europe’s No.1 tribute to the legendary Jake & Elwood Blues, not to be missed...!
This 11-piece, high-energy, high-octane show band, complete with brass section, come to The Braintree Arts Theatre and guarantee to crash, croon and rock their way into the lives of anyone with a heartbeat. Performing a cavalcade of the hits featured in the cult movies, The Blues Brothers and Blues Brothers 2000; such as ‘She Caught The Katy’, ‘Think’, ‘Sweet Home Chicago’, ‘Gimme Some Lovin’, ‘Soul Man’, ‘Everybody Loves Somebody’ and many, many more... this is one party you won’t want to miss.
So dust off your pork pie hats, dig out those shades, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your tailfeather in an electrifying evening of live entertainment guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles.
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THEATRE LIVE MUSIC
Dr Feelgood Colne Philharmonic 18 October, 7.30pm Orchestra Showcase Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the 25 October, 3pm early 1970s, Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live The CPO was founded 25 years ago this rhythm and blues acts in the world. The month by local GP Paul Bristol, who still raw and uncompromising style of their plays in the orchestra. This concert is a performance resulted in the album Stupidity fantastic celebration of 25 years of music that immediately went to the number one making in the Braintree area. position in the U.K. charts. The Colne Philharmonic Orchestra is a Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global registered charity (no. 1045710). success with a string of hit singles including Milk and Alcohol, Roxette, Back in the Conductor Tom Hammond will lead you Night, Down at the Doctors, She Does it on a magical journey through the music of Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Vaughan Williams and Nielsen, where you Alligator - which gave the group their first will encounter marching kitchen utensils gold record. and flying carpets!
The current line up features the rhythm Come in magical fancy dress for a chance section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil to win an opportunity to conduct the Mitchell on bass, both 29 years in the band orchestra! and Steve Walwyn on guitar who has been with the band for 23 years. Vocalist Robert Tickets: £10, £5 under 16’s, Kane (formerly of the Animals) is the most recent addition – joining in 1999 after the £25 Family Ticket tragic death of Lee Brilleaux. The band continues to tour extensively throughout the World and enjoy a loyal following at home and abroad.
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LIVE MUSIC
Thank you For the Music 29 November, 7.30pm
The world’s favourite ABBA concert show is coming to town with an all-new, sequin- spangled production celebrating the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision triumph with their first worldwide hit Waterloo.
Enjoy the most authoritative spectacular ever: Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Gimme Gimme Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, Thank You for the Music, Waterloo. . . and more.
The international smash-hit show’s all-star cast has entertained the world with Lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship for longer than ABBA did during the 70s and 80s!
Seen the record-breaking movie? Taken in the smash-hit West End musical? Bought the chart topping albums and singles? Now experience UK’s No1 concert show. . . Thank You for the Music!
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LIVE MUSIC
Rock and Roll Christmas Braintree Male Voice 05 December, 7.30pm Choir 06 December, 7.30pm
Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets Come along and experience the unique bring you into this festive season with a sound of a Male Voice Choir plus the show full of Christmas cheer! enchanting voices of the Lyons Hall Primary School Choir. With authentic attire and the famous Stratocaster Guitar, Marc Robinson pays Braintree’s award winning Male Voice tribute to Buddy Holly with all the classics Choir led by their new Musical Director, ‘Blue Days Black Nights’ to ‘Raining in my Stephen Rumsey, together with the Lyons Heart’. Hall Primary School, present their Christmas Concert. Gavin Stanley will bring you a sensitive tribute to Billy Fury, songs include Jealousy Braintree Male Voice Choir, is in its 43rd and Halfway to Paradise with a few fun year and numbers just under 50 mem- Christmas songs to have you singing along bers. It appointed a new Musical Director, to! Stephen Rumsey, from the start of this year and is now moving into a new stage in its Elvis! What more can you say? Steve development. Halliday pays tribute to the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll with authentic costume changes This is the first joint concert which the Male from the era and many classics from ‘That’s Voice Choir has held with the School Choir Alright Mama’ to ‘Blue Blue Christmas’. but not the first time that the two choirs A foot tapping sing along to Rock ‘n’ Roll, have met. In May 2014, the Male Voice and Rockabilly music that will leave you Choir visited the school and took over their wanting to shake your tinsel and rattle your assembly for an uplifting and inspirational baubles as well as dance the night away in ‘song fest’. the aisles! So don’t delay and book your tickets for Will Rock ‘n’ Roll ever die? That’ll be the this very special evening of music. day! Tickets: £12, £10 conc, Tickets: £18, £16 conc. Family Ticket £32.50 box office: 01376 556 354 9 twitter.com/BATheatre
FAMILY
Morgan & West Hansel and Gretel 14 September, 4pm 26 October, 2.30pm
Gadzooks! Time travelling Victorian Hansel and Gretel - a real Halloween treat magicians Morgan & West have lost the for the whole family! See an all-star cast secrets to all of their tricks and by hell or in a magical version of the classic Grimm high water intend to get them back. Join fairytale! the dashing duo in a thrilling adventure show filled to the brim with magic as they We take everybody by the hand on the cross continents, meddle with miscreants breadcrumb trail for a fun, light-hearted and sneak into secret societies. adaptation of Hansel and Gretel.
Can Morgan & West catch the crooks, The show is jam-packed with magic, recover their quarry and confound the action and slapstick comedy. With singing, crowds with their clever conjuring? Find out cheering, booing, puppets, illusions, lots in… Morgan & West: A Grand Adventure! of colourful costumes, amazing sets and maybe even a custard pie or two! “A marvellous magical spectacle that will awe and entertain both adults and Don’t scoff at this tasty treat…book now! children.” ***** Three Weeks
Tickets: £12, £10 conc, £36 Tickets: £8, £29 Family Ticket Family Ticket
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FAMILY
Big Book Tales Santa’s Little Helper 23 November, 2.30pm 14 December 11.30am & 2.30pm This is an old story that takes place in a forgotten tattered library. The caretaker Young Albert Tuttle is nearly 7 years old, - far arrives to check the place over. He talks to too old to believe in Santa! How does a the audience about his love of books. big fat man wearing bright red pyjamas fit down the chimney, anyway? But, Albert While cleaning, the caretaker finds an old is in for a big surprise. For as he sleeps on Big Book (6ft). He discovers the story has Christmas Eve, a big fat man wearing bright gone; all the words in it have been washed red pyjamas tumbles down his chimney like away. So he starts to think of a story. The a roly poly pudding. It’s Santa, - he’s come battered pages are all different colours. for Albert’s help! He uses the colours left on the pages to suggest things that may have been in the This delightful new show comes to life with story. an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. With lots of laughs, The caretaker falls into the book and is sing-along songs and plenty of opportu- transformed into “Book Man”. “Book nities to join in along the way, this is the Man” has a problem - he needs to find the perfect treat for Christmas. rainbow that ends his story. This leads us to turn the pages; on each page we meet a Oh, and the chance to meet Santa himself! new character from the water cycle. Little people aged 3-7 will love this heart- warming tale but big people will have lots Tickets: £8, £5 conc, £20 of fun, too. This is a funny, festive adventure with a very happy ending. Guaranteed to Family Ticket have your spirits flying higher than Rudolph!
Tickets: £8, £5 conc, £20 Family Ticket
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FAMILY
Puss in Boots 17th to 24th January 2015
After their hugely enjoyable and successful production of ‘ALADDIN’ Pantoloons return to Braintree Arts Theatre with a new, fun stuffed and imaginative show. ‘PUSS IN BOOTS’ is packed with their well-loved blend of Excitement, Laughs, Songs, Dance and Audience Participation. Fun for all ages is guaranteed whether it’s at one of the five matinees or three evening shows.
Based on a traditional story of a penniless Miller’s Son who inherits a Magical Talking Cat and sets off on a Wonderful Adventure, the tale is given a modern twist and lots of surprises. There is something for everyone in this Unique Production so be prepared to ‘BOO’ the Baddie, ‘CHEER’ the Hero, ‘AAAAH’ at the Love Scenes and shout, ‘ALLO VERA’ to the Mad, Lovable Dame. You’ll Laugh, Scream, Yell ‘Behind You’ and ‘Oh, No You Don’t’, sing along and do the actions.
Oh, and there’s a few secrets you’ll discover as the show goes on but sshhhh for now.
Wow and Golly-Gosh, it’s going to be FUN!
What they said about ALADDIN in January 2014: -
The North Essex Theatre Guild – ‘A thoroughly enjoyable show which impressed us with both the performance and technical skills displayed.’
Braintree and Witham Times – A Sparkling Show. Audience Lap up Pantoloon’s Aladdin’
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CABARET
An Evening of Burlesque 31 October, 7.30pm
Come and enjoy Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from London’s West End – we dare you!
Unveiling a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars for 2014, join a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret extravaganza of the year. Dress up and come to the cabaret. Over 18s only. www.easytheatres.com
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FAMILYSTAND UP
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BOOKING INFORMATION Box Office Cards
Opening Times (phone & walk-in) Payment can be made by MasterCard and Visa either in person or over the telephone. Monday-Friday 11am - 4pm Please note there is a 50p charge per transaction over the phone. Saturday Open 2 hours before scheduled performances Cheques Sunday Closed Cheques should be made payable to Phone Number Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form. 01376 556 354 Postage
Online Tickets can also be posted out to you at a cost of 50p. You can book your tickets online 24 hours a day at www.braintreeartstheatre.com Concessions
Address These are available on some shows for audience members over 60, students (NUS), Braintree Arts Theatre, Notley Road, children under 16, registered disabled Braintree, CM7 1WY patrons, Essex Carers Discount Card holders and registered unemployed. (Please bring Accessibility proof of status when making your booking.) This does vary from show to show, so please All areas in the building are fully accessible. do check with the box office when booking Wheelchair spaces are available for our your tickets. performances so please do let the box office know in advance if you wish to book Children under 18 months one. Seating plan Unfortunately we are unable to admit babes in arms. A ticket must be purchased for each individual, including young children. Refunds
Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged once purchased, so please check that you are booking for the event that you wish to attend. Refunds will only be given if the show has been cancelled. We will try our very best to resell your tickets if the event is sold out.
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Finding us TRAVEL INFORMATION By car
Braintree Arts Theatre is located at the Notley Campus on Notley Road. Free parking is available at the theatre for approximately 250 cars and several coaches. Please see our website www.braintreeartstheatre.com for detailed instructions of how to get here if you are using a satnav. By bus
The number 21/21A bus stops and departs from the bus stop just outside of theatre grounds. For times and destinations of these buses, please see our website. By train
The nearest train station to Braintree Arts Theatre is Braintree Railway Station, about 25 minutes walk away, situated on Station Approach.
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FACILITIES
Café 6
With its warm and inviting environment, Café 6 is the perfect meeting point for a relaxed pre-show drink, cup of tea or cup of coffee and a cake. Our fully stocked bar offers a variety of wines, spirits, largers, ciders and local real ales.
The café bar is open 45 minutes before the start of the performance and during the interval.
Venue Hire
Our modern venue can hold up to 300 people in the main auditorium which has full projection and AV facilities. We also have several smaller seminar rooms each housing their own dedicated media facilities.
Situated on the outskirts of Braintree, Braintree Arts Theatre has free parking for 250 vehicles, with six dedicated disabled parking bays. Wheelchair access is provided throughout the building. We are proud to offer all visiting companies and hirers free WI-FI.
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EVENTS DIARY
September
6 Sept Blues Brothers Experience 5
14 Sept Morgan & West - A Grand Adventure 10
18 Sept Comedy Club 14
October
10 Oct Our Friends the Enemy 5
16 Oct Comedy Club 14
18 Oct Dr Feelgood 7
25 Oct Colne Philharmonic Orchestra Showcase 7
26 Oct Hansel & Gretel 10
31 Oct An Evening of Burlesque 13
November
20 Nov Comedy Club 14
23 Nov Big Book Tales 11
29 Nov Thank you for the Music 8
December
05 Dec Rock and Roll Christmas 9
06 Dec Braintree Male Voice Chior hire 9
14 Dec Santa’s Little Helper 11
18 Dec Comedy Club 14
January
17-24 Jan Puss in Boots 12
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