We Are So Excited to Welcome You Back
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WE ARE SO EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK I couldn’t be happier to finally be writing this welcome message to you. It’s been an interesting time since my last one; our centenary came and went; our stage was filled not with performers but emergency food provisions; and our team were meeting colleagues through computer screens rather than greeting guests in our beautiful building. We know it’s been a hard year for everyone else too and we’re so excited to welcome you back to experience the magic of theatre once more with this packed programme. It’s only right that after the 100th year of this local treasure, our first season back should be filled with national ones, so we’re delighted to be welcoming cricketing legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott, much-loved music star Tony Christie and the fantastically funny Jasper Carrott amongst a host of brilliant acts this autumn. Fans of folk and country in particular are in for double delight as both The Shires and Seth Lakeman will be gracing our stage while there are also appearances from Elkie Brooks, Eddi Reader, Lee Mead, Michael Portillo and even the brilliant Jason Manford. Lastly, if you missed our fantastic centenary exhibition on stage this summer, there’s an extra chance to see it and find out about the Palace’s fascinating story at our Heritage Open Day event. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon! Carys Coulton-Jones Theatre Manager YOUR SAFETY We know that many of our guests will still be a little nervous about visiting after so long. However we want to assure you that your safety, and that of our team, is our priority. While official restrictions may no longer be in place, we have maintained many of our COVID-secure procedures including enhanced cleaning, keeping protective screens in place at service points, keeping doors open to maximise ventilation and encouraging face coverings. We recommend that you check our website before shows for our latest guidance and keep an eye on your inbox for pre-show emails from us too. Our aim is to make sure your visit is as safe, stress-free and enjoyable as possible. To make booking worry-free as well, we’ve updated our refunds policy to guarantee your money back in case you’re experiencing COVID symptoms or are self-isolating when it comes to your event. SPONSOR A SEAT As part of our centenary celebrations, we’re offering you the chance to make your mark on the Palace’s history with our new Sponsor A Seat initiative. With sponsorships available for 3, 5 or 10 years, these make a lovely gift either for yourself or for someone with whom you share special memories of nights out at the Theatre. Sponsors will receive a special pack including a beautiful certificate and have their name displayed in the Theatre foyer. If the memories you treasure are from a particular location in the auditorium you can even choose the exact seat you’d like to sponsor, making your present even more personal. All proceeds from sponsorships will go towards the ‘Our Past, Your Future Fund’, a legacy scheme set up to honour our 100th birthday in 2020. As a thank you to the local community for their lasting support, the fund’s aim is to encourage and nurture Newark’s young talent by offering scholarships and funding to local people who aspire to careers in the arts. After this difficult past year, this support could be even more valuable than ever so your gift will benefit more than you or its recipient alone. Another chance to celebrate last year’s centenary and experience our Centre Stage: 100 Years of the Palace Theatre exhibition if you missed it this summer. Opening the curtains on ten decades of history, this fantastic display stars stories and memories of this local much-loved landmark alongside a carefully curated selection of fascinating photographs and exhibits. No booking necessary. Date: Sat 11th Sept Time: 10am to 3pm Heritage Open Days Tickets: FREE The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns with a brand new show celebrating the very best of this iconic band, including a special blues set honouring the legendary Peter Green era. Rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time Mac in this fantastic show personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood. Date: Wed 15th Sept Time: 8pm Rumours of Fleetwood Rumours of Fleetwood Tickets: Premium Seating £38.00, Standard Seating £28.00 The Ballroom Boys Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are back with a brand new show! The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of dance, comedy and song with beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and jaw- dropping routines with their stunning dance partners and a world class singer. VIP tickets include a pre-show meet and Simone greet and are available from Box Office. Date: Fri 17th Sept Time: 7.30pm Ian Waite & Vincent & Vincent Ian Waite Tickets: £61.50 VIP, £37.50 Premium, £33.50 Standard This two hour theatre spectacular captures all the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and iconic bands. With stunning costumes, live band, interactive video projection and, of course, ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies, this is the ultimate feel-good party show! Featuring all of ABBA’s Music greatest hits including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Super Trouper and many more! Date: Sat 18th Sept Thank ABBA For The The For Thank ABBA Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.50 Over 50 years since the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s most successful artists of all time. Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have made Rod a true rock icon, this brilliant show includes those infamous moves and all the hits like Handbags & Gladrags, Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Sailing, Tonight’s The Night, The First Cut Is The Deepest, and You’re In My Heart. This authentic production, now in its fifth year, includes a stunning stage set, a spectacular light show, an impeccable live band and stage-wide projections. Some Guys Have All The Luck Guys Have Some Date: Wed 22nd Sept Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £24.00, £23.00 Members Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland’s greatest living female voice. In 2021, she celebrates her 40th year on stage with the ‘40 Years Live’ concert tour. ‘40 Years Live’ promises to be something special and, as with any Eddi Reader concert, the magic is being made in the moment with no two concerts ever the same. Eddi Reader Date: Sat 25th Sept Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25.00, £24.50 Concession, £23.50 Members Rewrite the stars at this smash hit film musical with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing. Cheer on The The Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and sing your heart out with our live host who will teach you some dance moves and show you how to use your free props bag. Please note this is a screening of the movie, not a live stage show. Props bag may include items containing latex. Date: Sun 26th Sept Sing-a-Long-a Time: 2pm Tickets: £17.50, £13.50 Child Greatest Showman (PG) Showman Greatest A full-cast production set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide. See what happens when a warworn Macbeth is told that he is fated to be King of Scotland. From William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular sword fights! Schools tickets for £13.50 are available from Box Office with teachers going free. Recommended age: 11+. Macbeth Date: Thur 30th Sep Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50, £17.50 Concession, £61 Family The terrific Don’t Go Into The Cellar return with this thrilling stage play. Join the king of the detectives as he brings to life three startling cases: The Sussex Vampire, The Creeping Man and The Devil’s Foot! Jonathan Goodwin stars as Sherlock Holmes in a show scripted by himself and co-directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer. Date: Fri 1st Oct Strictly Sherlock Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £11.50 Lights! Camera! Action! Join the Newark and Sherwood Concert Band with special guest, trumpet virtuoso Mike Lovatt, for a night of all things Hollywood! Grab a drink and some popcorn and get comfortable as we transport you through the golden years of cinema including music from Academy Award winners and nominees such as John Williams, Ennio Morricone and Leonard Bernstein. Concert Band Concert Date: Sat 2nd Oct Hooray for Hollywood: Hollywood: for Hooray Time: 7.30pm Newark and Sherwood and Sherwood Newark Tickets: £9.75, £6.75 Child. Forthright honest views, hilarious anecdotes, personal film footage from an incredible career and a chance for the audience to ask Sir Geoffrey their own questions. Don’t miss out on the chance to spend a brilliant evening with our brand new knight. This event is being run in aid of the Professional Cricketers’ Association and the evening will raise money for the Professional Cricketers’ Trust. Date: Thur 7th Oct An Evening with An Evening Geoffrey Boycott Geoffrey Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50 Raising welfare funds through the performance of live music by Royal Air Force musicians, the Royal Air Force Music Charitable Trust is pleased to be back on the road again with some of the UK’s finest military musicians - featuring music from film and stage and some of the more traditional repertoire, along with some stunning new vocal arrangements from the charts.Whilst also thanking our NHS heroes from 2020, the concert will also recognise those current members of the Royal Air Force that have also been supporting the recent COVID-19 operations.