SPRING 2018 Box Office: 0300 300 0035 G roups/Access: 0300 300 0036 www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk Booking fees apply diary 2018 MAY JULY FRI 11 15 FRI 6 & SAT 7 20 MARCH THE DREAMBOYS THE COMPLETE WORKS OF Have you subscribed to WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) FRI 2 8 SAT 12 16 our email list? SOMEONE LIKE YOU (THE ADELE SONGBOOK) THE BEST OF WHAM! THU 12 NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL SAT 3 8 WED 16 16 YPSS SKILLS FAIR JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY SAT 21 19 FRI 9 9 FRI 18 KEVIN & KAREN LIVE TOUR Do you.... WOMEN IN ROCK THE NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE BUSINESS like us on Facebook or SAT 10 Limited Availability AWARDS SEPTEMBER JASON MANFORD: MUDDLE CLASS SAT 19 17 TUE 25 20 follow us on Twitter? DUSTY & THE SHADES OF THE 60s THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE TUE 13 & WED 14 PRESENT CARMEN MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS SERVICE PRESENTS THE SAT 26 17 KS1 SINGING FESTIVAL – A WOODLAND STORY THE DRIFTERS FRI 28 21 FASTLOVE – A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL Look out for concession THU 15 TUE 29 MAY - SAT 2 JUN 4-5 SOUTH BANK DANCE SHOWCASE EVITA SAT 29 22 ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN symbols throughout SAT 17 9 the brochure, SOUL LEGENDS JUNE OCTOBER FRI 23 10 WED 6 - SAT 9 18 SAT 6 saving you ££££s! THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE GANGSTA GRANNY LIVE ON STAGE! THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE SAT 24 THU 14 19 FRI 12 22 A&M’S FREEDOM DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT SHOWADDYWADDY A & M’S AIRWAYS FLIGHT 2403 AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE & OTI MABUSE Grimsby Auditorium TUE 16 – SAT 20 6-7 FRI 30 10 SAT 23 19 FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Theatre Card VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET – SLEEPING BEAUTY KEVIN & KAREN DANCE LIVE TOUR SAT 27 Limited Availability Are you a member? THU 28 – SAT 30 SARAH MILLICAN: CONTROL ENTHUSIAST APRIL THE BE YOUR BEST 2017 J ROCK™ Save ££££s MON 29 FRI 6 11 NORTHERN FINAL DAVID GEST’S SOUL LEGENDS THE LEGACY TOUR THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS BACK IN BLACK TOUR NOVEMBER SAT 7 11 Booking a Group? THU 1 23 YOU WIN AGAIN – CELEBRATING THE MUSIC ISLANDS IN THE STREAM Call the dedicated OF THE BEE GEES THE MUSIC OF DOLLY PARTON AND KENNY ROGERS group number SAT 14 12 FRI 2 23 ROCK N ROLL DREAMS CAME TRUE CROONERS 0300 300 0036 A TRIBUTE TO MEAT LOAF FRI 9 TUE 17 THE ILLEGAL EAGLES HUMBERSIDE POLICE 2018 ROCK CHALLENGE® AND J ROCK™ TUE 13 & WED 14 25 BING LIVE Add Sparkle to your SAT 21 12 THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE THU 15 evening. Treat yourself THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE FRI 27 13 PRESENT SWAN LAKE or a friend to drink and MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE SAT 17 25 confectionary vouchers SAT 28 14 LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR THE KING IS BACK - BEN PORTSMOUTH IS ELVIS Ask at the box office FRI 23 25 MON 30 13 BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY for more information. – BORN TO WIN FRI 30 25 BOWIE EXPERIENCE – THE GOLDEN YEARS TOUR 2 3 one week only Box Office: 0300 300 0035 www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk DIRECT FROM ITS WEST END TRIUMPH ‘A sensationally good production of webber and rice’s greatest musical’ ‘A monumental Show’ mark shenton · the stage SUNDAY EXPRESS

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‘Gian Marco Schiaretti is SENSATIONAL’ Broadway World

F ollowing its smash hit runs in London Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s EVITA is thrilling audiences once again across the UK. Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, m

EVITA follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary I cast previous include ages wealth, power and iconic status which ultimately lead her to be heralded Bill Kenwright as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people. BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS Starring two of musical theatre’s most outstanding leading performers; Madalena Alberto returns to the role of Eva, a role she received critical acclaim for in the 2014 West End revival. Other theatre credits include the role of Piaf at the Curve Theatre and Fantine in the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables. Joining her in the role of Che, fresh from the recent West End production, is GIAN MARCO SCHIARETTI, who also played the title role in Disney’s production of T arzan. Featuring some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including LYRICS BY MUSIC BY Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars ‘A Classic TIM RICE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and Another Suitcase in Another Hall. is reborn. madalena Alberto Gian Marco Schiaretti All of the Evitas I have As Eva Perón As CHE seen over the years seem like dress rehearsals for this one. It has reached its apogee. Stunning’ Sunday Telegraph TUE 29 MAY - SAT 2 JUNe St £5.00* off per ticket Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Th / cd Opening Night (Limited to 4 per card) Half Price tickets & Wed – Thu £5.00 off per ticket (both on top two price Tickets: Tue – Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm perfs & Sat mat £23.00, £27.00 £31.00 £36.00 £41.00 Pr £50.00 tickets only excluding premium seats) 10 *£6.00 off per ticket 20 *£7.00 off per ticket 40 *£8.00 off per ticket Fri & Sat 7.30pm £26.00 £30.00 £34.00 £38.50 £43.00 Pr £50.00 *(Top two prices Tue-Thu only). No concessions on Fri or Sat perfs. Concessions are capped per perf. 4 5 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included one week only Box Office: 0300 300 0035 www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

FEATURING THE ICONIC HHHH SMASH HITS: MANIAC H GLORIA ‘JOANNE I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL CLIFTON IS AND OF COURSE THE SENSATIONAL TITLE TRACK A FORCE OF FLASHDANCE... NATURE.’ WHAT A FEELING HHHHH UNDERDOG REVIEWS ‘AUDIENCES UP AND DOWN THE COUNTRY WILL BE ON THEIR FEET AND BEGGING FOR MORE.’ THEATRE WEEKLY

Starring Champion . Flashdance - The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream. Prepare to be blown away with an astonishing musical spectacle and phenomenal to this iconic score, including the smash hits Maniac, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the award-winning title track Flashdance - What a Feeling. Sparks will fly and you will dance like you’ve never danced before.

TUE 16 - SAT 20 OCT Th / cd Tue 7.30pm – Half Price tickets* (limited to 4 per card) & Wed–Thu £5.00 off* Tue – Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm St U £5.00* off per ticket St Wed 2.30pm £20.00 Tickets: Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Wed & Sat 2.30pm £16.00 £20.00 £25.50 £30.50 £36.00 Pr £40.00 10 *£4.00 off per ticket 20 *£5.00 off per ticket 40 *£6.00 off per ticket *(Group offers applies to Tue to Thu and Sat 2.30pm only). Fri & Sat 7.30pm £19.00 £24.00 £29.50 £34.50 £40.00 Pr £44.00 Wed 2.30pm £16.00 & 1 teacher with every 10 students free. *Price Level 1-3 only. No concessions on Fri or Sat eve perfs & Premium seats 6 7 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included SPRING VARIETY... Box Office: 0300 300 0035 ROCK AND SOUL... www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

S weeney Entertainments presents The UK’s only live show dedicated to the world’s Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) greatest female rock legends. With three of the is an immaculate celebration of one most powerful female singers on the live music of our generations finest singer-song- scene to draw upon, together with an awesome writers. touring band, Women In Rock delivers a show stopping performance covering all the greats Hand-picked by Adele herself on through the decades. Graham Norton’s BBC ADELE Special, Women In Rock pays tribute to: Pat Benatar, the outstanding Katie Markham Stevie Nicks, Joan Jet, Heart, Vixen, Cher, Bonnie has the show-stopping voice and Tyler, Kiki Dee, Janice Joplin, Alanis Morrissette, captivating charisma to deliver all Patti Smith, Halestorm and many more. your favourite Adele hits including The raw talent on show from the three Women Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel In Rock singers is breathtaking. Collectively they My Love, Set Fire To The Rain, Some- have a huge wealth of talent and experience, one Like You, Hello, Rolling In The performing in The USA, Australia, Asia and China, Deep and the multi-million seller with artistes including Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Toyah Skyfall. Wilcox, Vampires Rock and The National Orchestra of Great Britain to name but a few. “Brilliant!” Adele Not just a tribute, but a celebration of all Women “Katie has a lovely voice”. who simply Rock! Sharon Osbourne FRI 9 MAR 8.00pm Tickets: £23.50 Fri 2 Mar 7.30pm Th / cd £3.50 off Sr U St £2.00 off

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S weeney Entertainments presents is not only remembered as Whether you’re a Soul Man, a Natural one of the most influential artists of all time, Woman, or just a plain old Sex Machine… but many of today’s artists have been inspired Entertainers is delighted to bring you the by his iconic style. His career spanned nearly smash-hit spectacular Soul Legends! five decades of music, and he was continually at Bringing to life the hits of Barry White, the forefront of popular music. Jackson Live in George Benson, Michael Jackson, Aretha Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Franklin, James Brown, Tina Turner, Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with Lionel Richie, Wilson Pickett, Chaka Khan, his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs. Earth Wind & Fire, and more, all in “soulsa- Ben’s portrayal of Jackson has to be the most tional” style! accurate and exciting tribute to the ‘King of Pop’ Jump aboard the soul train as it takes to have ever toured UK theatres. His renditions you on an unforgettably smooth music of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly journey from its sixties origins, to pre- sensational. sent day, via all the classic seventies and Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals eighties floor fillers. and superb musicians and dancers, fabulous Respect, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, costumes, and of course all the signature dance Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My moves associated so fondly with the undisputed Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep King of Pop. Pure MJ! Mountain High, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, I Feel Good, Three Times a Lady, SAT 3 MAR 7.30pm Get Down On It and more. Tickets: £22.50 £18.50 Th / cd £3.50 off per ticket sat 17 mar 7.30pm St Sr U £2.00 off Tickets: £24.50 8 9 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included SPRING VARIETY... Box Office: 0300 300 0035 SPRING VARIETY... www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

As Take That celebrate an incredible 25 The award-winning spectacular is Europe’s biggest and years as the UK’s number one boy band, best-loved production of the Blues Brothers. The show the Take That Experience mark a decade is a high-octane, adrenaline-pumping musical mash-up together as the ultimate tribute act with that presents the best material from the original Blues their best show yet! Brothers movies and is jam-packed full of songs by leg- Wowing audiences wherever they perform ends such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Otis Redding, with their amazing vocals, stunning Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cab Calloway – plus many other costumes and electrifying dance routines, blues, soul, Motown and funk classics and a few surprises they continue to successfully recreate thrown in along the way. the magic of Take That. Capturing the sound, energy and persona that propelled the film to a cult status that still thrills audiences world- The Take That Experience bring you all the classic songs you know and love, from wide today. the 90s through to the present, including The Chicago Blues Brothers is a joyous hoot, a musical smash hits Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, riot, a juiced-up jamboree of the coolest, funkiest soul, Shine and These Days. blues and Motown hits performed with style, class and showmanship by a troupe of some of the finest entertain- The five boys don’t just give you a night ers working in modern musical theatre. you’ll ‘never forget’… they give you the Take That Experience! The Chicago Blues Brothers are on a mission once again – in a high-octane, on-stage party you can’t afford to miss. fri 23 MAR 7.30pm Tickets: £20.00 fri 6 APR 7.30pm COMMENCINGFRIDAYTh/cd 30 SrCOUNTDOWNNOVEMBERU St 7:30PM 10 1 in 10 go free Tickets: £23.50GRIMSBY AUDITORIUM £1.50 off FRIDAY 6 APRIL 7:30PM BOX OFFICE: 0300 300 0035 GRIMSBY AUDITORIUM BOX OFFICE: 0300 300 0035 GRIMSBYAUDITORIUM.ORG.UK GRIMSBYAUDITORIUM.ORG.UK A classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent Prepare to experience the distinct sound of score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes one the greatest bands to have ever graced the all combine to portray the struggle between good stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. and evil. Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music The wicked Carabosse casts a spell on Princess Aurora through the sixties, seventies and eighties – including hits they wrote for artists such as proclaiming that she will one day prick her finger and , Diana Ross and Dolly Parton. die. The Lilac Fairy changes the spell, and instead on the fateful day the Princess and the entire Palace fall Join us for this breath-taking concert spectac- into a deep sleep. A century later Prince Désiré revives ular, taking you on a musical journey through the Princess with a kiss, the Palace awakes and a all your favourite songs, including: Night parade of fairytale characters attend the wedding. Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Following the traditional tale of Sleeping Beauty, Talkin’, Tragedy, Massachusetts, Words, this ballet is sure to enchant audiences of all ages. I’ve Got to Get a Message to You, Too Much “The entire show was captivating from start to finish” Heaven, Islands in the Stream, Grease, If I Welwyn Hatfield Times Can’t Have You and many more! This fabulously authentic production ensures FRI 30 MAR 7.30pm the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic Tickets: £15.00, £17.00, £20.00, £25.00 hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive. Th / cd £2.00 off* £13.00* Sr St U £3.00* off per ticket sat 7 apr 7.30pm

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Rock and Roll Dreams Came True is a theatre Milton Jones show tribute based on the man himself, Meat Loaf! IS OUT THERE like us In this epic 2 hour extravaganza, starring the internationally acclaimed Peter Young and supported by his exceptionally talented backing follow us band, Rock and Roll Dreams Came True is the For the very latest information - don’t miss out! only show you need to see to experience an Become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. evening as close to seeing Meat Loaf himself. With the help of the 8 piece live band, video pro- Give us your email address when you book tickets, jections, set, incredible light show, choreography and you will receive a monthly e-newsletter with and dancers, this show promises to have you Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this details of new shows, casting announcements, rocking out to all of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits. time he hasn’t just forgotten his keys. He’s holding up the a pre-show email for shows you are attending mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through with all-important running times, show updates Spanning his extensive musical career, this it, which means it’s probably just a window. and bar opening times, offers and occasional show follows the highs and the lows that helped In his brand new show he’ll be putting his foot down and e-mails with exclusive on-sale announcements, contribute to the making of one of the world’s lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media (which special offers and discounts. most prolific stars. doesn’t include this release obviously). He will also be If you’re a fan of Meat Loaf….this show is not to scaling the heights of fashion at the risk of falling into a terrible cravat. be missed!! Like us @grimsbyauditorium Oh and now he wants to be Prime Minister too. Can we do worse than the politicians we already have? Yes we can! sat 14 apr 7.30pm Follow us on @grimsbyaud FRI 27 APR 8.00pm Tickets: £24.00 Th / cd Sr U St £4.00 off per ticket Tickets: £27.00

Without doubt the most explosive 60s show touring the UK, for one night only. Returning to GRIMSBY by huge popular demand with a brand new production for 2018. Five legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With the definite feel good factor this is a must see 60s show for 2018. Starring Mike Pender (Original voice of The Searchers), Mike D’Abo (former Strictly Come Dancing finalist,Giovanni Pernice, is set to re- lead singer with Manfred Mann), Herman’s turn to the stage with his sensational brand new dance show Hermits, The Fortunes and The New Amen – Born to Win. Expect heat, energy, drama, love, and passion! Corner. Also returning to join him will be his leading lady, Luba Mushtuk, plus Ireland professionals Hits include Needles and Pins, Mighty Quinn, Out Giulia Dotta, Kai Widdrington, , and Curtis Of Time, I’m Into Something Good, Storm In A Tea Pritchard. And we welcome the fantastic Stephen Vincent Cup, Bend Me Shape Me plus many more. and Kylee Brown from . Step back in time to when pop music was at its Once again choreographed by Strictly’s creative director, very best. , and produced by Strictly Theatre Co.

SAT 21 APR 7.30pm MON 30 APR 7.30pm Tickets: £29.50 Tickets: £22.00 £25.00 £28.00 £32.00 Th / cd £3.00 off per ticket Th / cd St U £2.00 off St £2.00 off per ticket VIP Ticket: £50.00 includes your ticket in the first two rows, pre-show Buy 5 get 6th ticket free ‘Meet & Greet’ with Giovanni Pernice, signed print & photo opportunity 12 13 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included THE KING IS BACK... Box Office: 0300 300 0035 HOTTER THAN EVER... www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

THE WORLD’S NUMBER ONE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour for 2018. Ben, a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis’s DNA in his blood from an early age. HIs father The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous and successful show of its kind in was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. history. Their breath taking show spectacular has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an on stage charisma that has audiences believing at times they and girls nights out with all your friends. are watching the King himself. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning, Geordie Shore and The Only Way Is Essex, Artist Contest, which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, plus massive sold out Worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys are the only show of its kind in the first artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title. history to have celebrity status. Internationally renowned as one, if not The Best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible hunks. bring his unique style, charisma and 10 piece band to Grimsby and will show audiences why he is regarded as An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more. the best in the business. Book your Tickets now before it’s too late.

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A Fantastic new show featuring the best of George, Dusty & The Shades of the 60s cele- Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie with sensational vocals, brates the life and music of one of the choreography, costumes and an awesome live band. most iconic female artistes of our time, Can it really be 37 years since George Michael and the legendary Dusty Springfield. Andrew Ridgeley formed one of the most enduring The show covers an incredibly success- pop groups of the 80s? In four short years WHAM! ful decade for Dusty featuring the songs Sold more than 28 million records, topping the I Only Want to be With You, You Don’t Have charts with three albums, four number one singles to Say You Love Me, Son of a Preacher Man, and eleven top ten hits. I Just Don’t Know What to do With Myself They featured in the Live Aid concert of 1985 and and You Don’t Own Me. were the first western pop group to ever tour in The ever-graceful Shades of the 60s take China. Their impact and influence on the 80s era you on a journey through the artists and and music today really cannot be over emphasised. writers who worked with Dusty over a The Best of WHAM! Show includes all those hits, career spanning 3 decades; including hits a few B side favourites and a couple of early by Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Aretha George Michael bonus songs. Franklin and performing popular songs This fun-loving, vibrant, megamix tribute to such as Say a Little Prayer and Downtown. the pop sensation of the 80s will be loved by Young Guns of all ages, so come along to the Club Tropicana (*Sorry. Drinks not free.) Sta 19 May 7.30pm Sta 12 May 7.30pm Tickets: £21.00 Tickets: £24.50 Th / cd St U £2.00 off per ticket

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End Cast The Drifters are back on the road in are back with their hit new production for 2018, the UK performing their classic hits Land of Hope & Glory, celebrating The Best of from the last six decades. British Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the The legendary group have been end of The First World War. inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of This patriotic and nostalgic afternoon is filled Fame, performed for the President of with marvellous and memorable songs, in- the United States and listed among cluding a rousing selection from Last Night the greatest artists of all time by of The Proms, Old Time Sing-alongs, Great Rolling Stone magazine. British Show Tunes, and ever popular favour- ites from the 40s 50s and 60s. This promises Don’t miss their brand new tour to be their biggest and most spectacular performing all the classic hits such as production ever. Over two hours of timeless Saturday Night At Movies, You’re More nostalgia, with sensational voices, more than Than A Number, Come on Over to My 50 stunning costume changes, ending with Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Board- a spectacular flag waving finale. Including a walk, Kissin In The Back Row, Save The live poppy drop, as we remember the fallen, Last Dance For Me, Down On The Beach, and all sing those wonderful Songs That Won Hello Happiness and many, many more! the War, in a commemoration of the centenary of the end of The First World War. SAT 26 MAY 7.30pm Wed 16 May 2.30pm Tickets: £23.50 & £25.00 Tickets: £11.50 Th / cd £2.00 off 10 Buy 10 tickets get 11th ticket free St U £2.00 off 16 17 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included WE ST END PRODUCTION... Box Office: 0300 300 0035 STRICLTY WOW!… www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

Ian and Oti will deliver a night of Latin and Ballroom numbers with high intensity… The Strictly Come Dancing pros will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you. Ian and Oti always push the boundaries of dance to bring the best out of their celebrity partner, with both of them becoming finalist in the hit BBC show. On the night they will dance a mix of Latin and Ballroom, transporting you away to a place of wonderful moments with fun filled entertainment and a close up history of all things related to their life.

THU 14 JUN 7.30pm Tickets: £26.00 & £28.00 £1.50 off per ticket Limited ‘Meet and Greet’ tickets available for an extra £20 to be bought in conjunction with a show ticket. Starts at 6pm. Customers will receive a programme, which they can get personally signed, opportunity to take photos and chat to Ian and Oti.

Following a sensational sell-out debut

Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011. Cover lettering of author’s name ©Quentin Blake, 2010 name ©Quentin Blake, author’s of lettering Cover 2011. Ross, © Tony Illustrations tour last year, Strictly’s Kevin and Karen Clifton are back in 2018 with a brand new show. Expect a sultry, hip - ing journey through the , Cha Cha, Fox Trot, and . It’s a high I t’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! energy performance filled with sassy There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – tunes, heart-pounding choreography and it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – sparkling costumes. and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks Kevin and Karen will dazzle audiences as on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny! they weave their own spellbinding style of From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the award-winning West End ballroom magic. Backed by a supporting production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children. cast of dancers and a live 12-piece show band, Kevin and Karen’s most famous, edge-of-your-seat routines are brought wed 6 - sat 9 jun to the stage propelled by passion. Wed & Thu 1.30pm & 7pm Fri 10.30am & 7pm Sat 2.30pm & 7pm Tickets: Wed 1.30pm - Fri 10.30am £17.00 £18.00 £20.00 Fri 7pm - Sat 2.30pm & 7pm £19.00 £20.00 £22.00 £4.00 off per ticket Sta 23 Jun 2.30pm & 7.30pm 3 (2 adults & 1 child)* Wed 1.30pm - Fri 10.30am Price band A £51.00 B £45.00 7.30pm Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm Price band A £57.00 B £51.00 & Sat 21 Jul 4 (2 adults & 2 children)* Wed 1.30pm - Fri 10.30am Price band A £66.00 B £58.00 Tickets: £25.50, £30.50 £33.50 £40.50 Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm Price band A £74.00 B £66.00 *top two prices only only Premium (strictly limited 100 seats) £48.50 18 19 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included BARD AND BIZET... Box Office: 0300 300 0035 Yaou gott have faith... www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

The National Production Company presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). This critically acclaimed play is an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s 37 plays! Join these madcap performers in tights as they weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. “Rollicking, Fast-moving and hilarious!” The Guardian “Stupendous, anchorless joy” The Times NOTICE! The National Production Company take no responsibility for any loss of blood pressure, brain cells or partners during the course of the proceedings. This is a high paced action packed thrill ride and we ask that; should the intense hurtling speed of the Shakespearean canon and our majestic performances cause you to vomit and burst into flames, please refrain from screaming too loudly so as not to affect the enjoy- ment of those around you. May the Bard be with you. Fi tr 6 - Sa 7 Jul Fri 2pm & 7.30pm, Sat 7.30pm Tickets: £16.00 10 £5.00 off per ticket Sr St U £3.00 off per ticket

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. After a successful opera season of Madama Butterfly and Tosca last year, Russian State Opera is back to delight you with the powerful and dramatic production of Carmen. Feel the thrill and passion of love, jealousy and violence of 19th Century Seville in one of Bizet’s most popular pieces. Carmen opera tells the story of the downfall of Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. all new production for 2018 – Fast Love: A Tribute to George Michael. José abandons his childhood sweetheart and The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems, from Wham! classics of the ‘new pop’ revival to the chart deserts from his military duties, yet loses Carmen’s topping success of the eighties album Faith. All the awesome tunes of the nineties & noughties including the love to the glamorous toreador Escamillo. irresistible Flawless. The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed This is a spellbinding experience you don’t want to miss. You’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite for its brilliance of melody, harmony, atmosphere songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure, One More Try, Outside, Jesus To A Child, I Want Your Sex, and orchestration, and for the skill with which Kissing A Fool, and many more. Bizet represented, musically, the emotions and suffering of his characters. Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity ofGeorge Michael in this incredible concert sensation. As the great man said: you gotta have faith… So book your tickets now! tue 25 sEPT 7.30pm Tickets: £24.00 £28.00 £32.00 Fri 28 Sept 7.30pm Th / cd £2* off per ticket *(top price ticket only) Tickets: £24.50 Th / cd Sr St £2.00 off per ticket 10 1 in 10 goes free Sr St U £2 off per ticket 10 £4* off per ticket 20 21 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included A LOOK AHEAD... Box Office: 0300 300 0035 A LOOK AHEAD... www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars in Their Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country Eyes live grand final, with the largest number music Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. of votes ever received on the show. The record of 864,838 votes, was more than twice that Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get of the runner-up. He began touring on his ready for a night in the company of country music own across the UK, and in 2002 formed a royalty! band, The Works, to recreate and pay tribute This thigh-slapping stage show brings together to the rock legends that are Queen. the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, Since May 2002, Gary Mullen and The Works along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit have toured constantly. Performing in the after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, UK, USA, Germany, France, Holland, Denmark, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always South Africa and New Zealand to sell out Love You, Coward of the Country, plus the smash audiences. The band have also twice rocked hit Islands in the Stream. the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park in Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000 and regularly perform at corporate functions. as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends. One Night of Queen delivers the look, sound, pomp and showmanship and is arguably the This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. most successful Queen tribute band in the world. thu 1 NOV 7.30pm sat 29 sept 7.30pm Tickets: £24.00 Tickets: £22.00 1 in 10 go free 10 Th / cd St U £2.00 off per ticket Sr St U £1.00 off per ticket 69.5 x 91.5 ATG.pdf 1 08/01/2018 14:45

A BRAND NEW MUSICAL COMEDY Crooners brings parody to a genre symbolised ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a by the crooner and exemplified by the music bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived of the American Song Book in a brand new, rip- up to that title as they recently celebrated their roaring comedy musical that has been wowing 40th anniversary. audiences with its witty and exhilarating show. Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several Expect hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness local bands, they have sold more than 20 million C and superb musical numbers with the outstanding The Mini Big Band live on stage. records and have toured the world. M The show pays homage to some of the greatest Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring Y Crooners of all time. Featuring the outstanding all of their biggest hits, many of which reached CM and uncompromising live, on stage musicianship number one in the pop charts of Europe. MY of the 9-piece band, these Crooners feature songs Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little CY Matt Monro, Nat King Cole and Bobby Darin. Expect Angel Eyes and many, many more. CMY some Lady is a Tramp, Come Fly With Me, L.O.V.E, When You’re Smiling, Fly Me To The Moon, Beyond So come and join the Dancing Party…You’ve Got K The Sea, Mac The Knife any many more… What It Takes!

FRI 2 NOV 7.30pm FRI 12 oct 7.30pm Tickets: £23.50 Tickets: £19.50 A truly British swingin’ affair... Th / cd Sr £2.00 off per ticket 10 Buy 10 get 1 free PIP PIP. 10 Buy 10 get 11th ticket free 22 23 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included BOOKING INFORMATION www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk NOVGrimsby-Print-Brochure-67x42.5mm.pdfEMBER TREATS... 1 06/02/2018 10:46www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk online restoration fund customer service www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk* The ticket price for shows includes up We are committed to making your visit to to a £1.00 contribution to the theatre’s our venue both memorable and enjoyable. telephone restoration fund. Our staff are on hand if you require any Customer Contact: 0300 300 0035* assistance. There is also a Duty Manager Monday – Saturday 12 noon – 6pm Reservation Bookings available if you have any problems or (Opening hours may vary on Bank Holidays) You can reserve tickets on most shows comments which may assist in making Calls to 0300 numbers are charged at stand- through the box office only, which must your future visits as, or more, enjoyable. ard rates and are the same as 01,02 numbers, be paid for within 5 working days. You which may be included in your monthly cannot reserve tickets within 5 days refreshment facilities FREE minutes from landlines and mobiles. of the show. Unpaid reservations are The Auditorium has 2 fully licensed bars, Groups: (10+): 0300 300 0036 immediately released for sale when the a kiosk, coffee station and in-Auditorium Monday – Saturday 12 noon – 6pm deadline for payment expires. retail services including ice cream and © 2018 Acamar Films Ltd. * Subject to booking/transaction fee programmes. Calling all Bingsters! Bing and his friends are coming to payment METHOD Booking/transaction fees Grimsby in the first ever Bing stage show! Tickets can be purchased by Visa, theatre VOUCHERS Join Bing, Sula, Coco and Pando as they find out how to tell Online & Telephone: A per ticket booking credit/debit card and cheque. Tickets Treat someone to Grimsby Auditorium stories by pretending, dressing-up and singing songs. Flop fee or a transaction fee applies. These per can be purchased at the Grimsby Theatre Vouchers from our box office and and Amma are there to help, but in this magical world of ticket booking fees are variable for certain Auditorium Box Office. No cheque can be purchased over the phone. make-believe things don’t always go according to plan… shows. The Box Office:No booking fees guarantee needed. Cheques need 3 Vouchers are valid for 18 months. will apply when booking in person at the Don’t miss the chance to see your little one’s face as their weeks to clear. Purchase from our box office. Step back in time to the golden era of music where the juke- box office. favourite characters are brought to life in this brand-new show. Full of fun, laughter and music, Bing Live! is the perfect box roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing access for all Terms & CONDITIONS OF SALE first theatre trip for pre-schoolers and their families. shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake - you are in Posting Your Tickets Grimsby Auditorium has the following As issued by head office and on display in for an evening of back to back hits from the ‘50s & ‘60s! £1.25* 2nd class postage. £3.00* recorded facilities for people with access the Grimsby Auditorium Box Office. Tickets TUE 13 & WED 14 NOV delivery (for music gigs). * UK post only requirements. Accessible toilets in all cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges can Tue 1pm & 4pm Wed 10am & 1pm Tickets: £17.50 & £15.50 SAT 17 NOV 7.30pm areas, wheelchair spaces, lifts to the first be offered for a per ticket exchange fee. £2 off per ticket Child 6 months+ must have a paid ticket Tickets: £21.00 £11.00 Book in person floor bar facility, Infra Red Hearing Exchanges will only be accepted for the Call into our Box OfficeGrimsby Auditorium, System. Guide/hearing dogs are welcome. same production and for the same value The Mick Burnett Complex, Cromwell Rd, If you wish to book a wheelchair space or higher on payment of the difference. Grimsby, North East Lincs, DN31 2BH. please call 0300 300 0036. All exchange requests are subject to Venue opening times are as follows: (Monday – Saturday 12 noon-6pm). availability and must be received at least Mon – Sat 12 noon – 6pm Sundays and To help us provide you with the best 48 hours prior to the original performance Bank Holidays: 1 hour prior to start of service possible please inform the date. Due to the varying nature of the show. Show Nights: 15 mins after start of Box Office of your requirements when shows and sets we cannot guarantee an show. Lincs Inspire Libraries at Grimsby, booking your seats. See website unrestricted view from all seats at all times. Cleethorpes, Immingham and Waltham access page for more information. are now selling tickets for Grimsby THEATRE CARD Auditorium. Standard ticket sales only. L arge print guides are Theatre Card offers are subject to by post availability on selected seat prices and available upon request. for a max. of 4 tickets per show. Please Cheques payable to Lincs Inspire Ltd. Join Big Girls Don’t Cry as we celebrate the music of Contact us for a copy. book early to avoid disappointment. four ordinary guys from New Jersey that changed the CONCESSIONS musical world as we knew it. Shows with these symbols have the Lincs Inspire Limited is a registered charity, working The show revives the beauty of harmonies and songs that following concessions available: to inspire people to lead more active and healthy flew through the charts in the 60s & 70s such as Sherry, £ Concessions S Schools/Dance lives through a wide range of sporting, leisure, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag 10 Groups 10+ St Students cultural and learning services in and around North Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry, there’s a Four Seasons song East Lincolnshire. It’s team of dedicated staff man- Children Age Restriction that has a place in everyone’s heart. age five sporting facilities, four libraries, arts and Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating Sr Seniors Family Early Bird sports development service and a public archive Big Girls Don’t Cry the critically-acclaimed spectacular function. The Grimsby Auditorium is managed under a subsidiary company of Lincs Inspire that’s taking the UK by storm. the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie. Th / cd Theatre Card Groups A must see for all Bowie fans, an unforgettable journey of Unemployed Premium Seats Ltd, Lincs Inspire Venues and Enterprises Ltd. The company is focused on inspiring local peo- U Pr ple to achieve their aspirations, develop new skills, keep active, meet people and have fun! sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy. Only one concession applicable at any one FRI 23 NOV 7.30pm time. For more details about concessions The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press. Grimsby Auditorium reserve the right to Tickets: £25.50 FRI 30 NOV 7.30pm available please contact the Box Office. alter the advertised programme or facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. Sr St £2.00 off per ticket 10 1 in 10 goes free Tickets: £23.50 24 25 Booking/Transaction fee may apply/Restoration levy included Prices in Person at the Box Office Prices in Person at the Box Office For online & telephone bookings please add the booking/transaction fee applicable to the ticket price in the table below. For online & telephone bookings please add the booking/transaction fee applicable to the ticket price in the table below. No booking fees will apply when booking in person at the box office. Price Bands vary per show, depending on where you want to sit. No booking fees will apply when booking in person at the box office. Price Bands vary per show, depending on where you want to sit. Red = £1.75 Booking Fee Blue = £1.00 Booking Fee Purple = £2.00 Transaction Fee Red = £1.75 Booking Fee Blue = £1.00 Booking Fee Purple = £2.00 Transaction Fee

Premium Premium 2017/18 A B C D E VIP 2018 A B C D E VIP Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) £20.50 £19.50 - - - - Carmen £32.00 £28.00 £24.00 - - - JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT £22.50 - - - - - Fast Love £24.50 - - - - - WOMEN IN ROCK £23.50 - One Night of Queen £22.00 - - - - - JASON MANFORD £28.50 - - - - - Showaddywaddy £19.50 - - - - - KS1 SINGING A FESTIVAL - A Woodland Story £2.50 - - - - - Flashdance – The Musical £36.00 £30.50 £25.50 £20.00 £16.00 £40.00 South Bank Dance Showcase £4.00 - - - - - £40.00 £34.50 £29.50 £24.00 £19.00 £44.00 Soul Legends £24.50 - - - - - Sarah Millican £28.50 - - - - - the take that experience £20.00 - - - - - Islands in the Stream £24.00 - - - - - a&m’s freedom dance academy £10.00 - - - - Crooners £23.50 - - - - - Vienna Festival Ballet Sleeping Beauty £25.00 £20.00 £17.00 £15.00 - - The Illegal Eagles £25.00 - - - - - THE Chicago Blues Brothers £23.50 - - - - - Swan Lake £35.00 £32.00 £29.00 - - - You Win Again BING LIVE £17.50 £15.50 - - - - Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees £24.00 - - - - - Lipstick On Your Collar £21.00 - - - - - Rock N Roll Dreams Came True £24.00 - - - - - A Tribute to Meatloaf Big Girls Don’t Cry £25.50 - - - - - Rock Challenge Heats £14.50 - - - - - Bowie Experience – The Golden Years £23.50 - - - - - The Sensational 60s Experience £29.50 - - - - - Milton Jones £27.00 - - - - - The King is Back Ben Portsmouth is Elvis £30.50 £28.50 £26.00 - - - STANDARD SEATING PLAN Godspellh owin Concer to tfind us Clifton’s £11.00 - - - - - Balcony Godspell, the legendary rock musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Giovanni Pernice – Born To Win £32.00 £28.00 £25.00 £22.00 - £50.00 riVer hUMBer

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Just a few of the exclusive benefits you can enjoy (Limited to 4 tickets per show)

EVITA (Limited to 4 per card) Opening Night Offer Half price tickets & Wed – Thu £5.00 off per ticket (both on top two price tickets only excl premium seats)

BECOME A MEMBER AND START SAVING! FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL OPENING NIGHT OFFER Half price tickets* & Wed–Thu £5.00 off* * Price Level 1 - 3 only Save 10% on pre-show and Interval drinks Exclusive discounts on most Auditorium shows GIOVANNI PERNICE – BORN TO WIN, VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET, CARMEN, DUSTY & THE SHADES OF THE 60s OSleNwn a o £2.00 off per ticket

Enjoy the benefits of the THE KING IS BACK – Grimsby Auditorium Theatre Card BEN PORTSMOUTH IS ELVIS For more details ask at the Box Office £4.00* off per ticket *top two price tickets only or check our website www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE £3.00 off per ticket