What's on Guide 2016 Spring

What’s on guide 2016 Spring

AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE AND NATALIE LOWE Sunday 17th Apr Image and Artwork by Leo Holden – SNOOTY FOX IMAGES

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Your monthly Close-up magic is one of the most A DISCO for the kids to show the grown-ups how Ed Byrne back by popular demand after his Spring Season 2016 impressive forms of the art and this unique to party! Join YOYO and the Disco gang as we sellout show in November ‘Outside Looking In’ format showcases some of the best and most celebrate the New Year. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. skillful exponents. Audiences get to experience The other one. You know him. The one Carol the magic in an informal setting, often taking Tickets: £7.50 (1 child + 1 adult) from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason part themselves, witnessing the impossible Additional Adults: £2.50 Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. His new show! from only inches away. Prepare to be amazed! For further details please visit http://www. Under 2s: FREE Tickets: £19.00 thecloseupshow.com/ An intimate evening of close up magic, trickery and sleight of hand.

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THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA KATHERINE RYAN ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN Wednesday 20th Jan Thursday 21st Jan at 8.00pm Friday 22nd Jan at 7.30pm at 7.30pm

Get IN THE MOOD as legendary bandleader RAY We are excited to announce the return of Roy Chubby Brown, the original bad boy of McVAY presents a new show for 2016 complete Katherine Ryan after her last sell out performance British comedy is BIG, BRASH, and BACK with a with Colin Anthony and Catherine Sykes on at the Epsom Playhouse. BANG for his 2016 tour! vocals and added harmonies from the Moonlight The product of a strict Irish father and a glitzy ‘Chubby’ is ready to rock the boat one more Serenaders and of course our swinging Jazz Canadian ‘stage mom’, Katherine Ryan won time in his notoriously outrageous live show. He Band, the Uptown Hall Gang. Featuring all your neither friends nor pageant titles growing up. promises to pull no punches and leave no topic Glenn Miller favourites like Tuxedo Junction, Try as she might to shed her questionable off-limits with his jaw-dropping take on the world Little Brown Jug, American Patrol and, of course, perspectives and super sparkly nature, she’s and everyone in it. In the Mood as well as songs from other stars not sure we can ever truly escape our childhood Guaranteed to leave you gob-smacked, don’t and bands of the Miller era. indoctrinations. miss the chance to tell your friends…I saw that A “must see” for all the family. As well as being a writer-performer Katherine is Fat B*****d live!! also a talented actress and presenter. Get the hottest ticket in town for the Chubbster’s Tickets: £20.00 last stand, but be warned - If easily offended Pass Card: £18.50 Tickets: £18.50 please stay away! Tickets: £20.00

Box Office 01372 742555/742227 @EpsomPlayhouse www.facebook.com/epsom.playhouse 10 11 ‚ Music Musical Light Entertainment A VISION OF ELVIS Ewell Castle School Present - OLIVER CLOSE UP MAGIC AT THE Saturday 23rd Jan at 8.00pm Wednesday 27th at 7.30pm & PLAYHOUSE (Myers) Thursday 28th Jan at 2.30pm Saturday 30th Jan & 7.30pm at 7.30pm

A Vision of Elvis is one the world’s leading Nothing works on the stage like a well-crafted Your monthly Close-up magic is one of the most touring Elvis productions. tale, and OLIVER! is just such a show. Based on impressive forms of the art and this unique On stage, the award winning, Rob Kingsley the Dickens novel, it will engage your audience format showcases some of the best and most has the total package - the look, the sound, the with its pathos and drama, while delighting skillful exponents. Audiences get to experience charisma, and together with his spectacular live everyone with it’s outstanding musical numbers. the magic in an informal setting, often taking 10 piece band this show leaves the audience Food, Glorious Food, I’d Do Anything, Where is part themselves, witnessing the impossible in no doubt that they are witnessing a truly Love?, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs from only inches away. Prepare to be amazed! authentic Elvis show. Me, Who Will Buy and Reviewing the Situation For further details please visit http://www. Celebrating all the music of Elvis Presley are musical theatre classics. Dickens’ characters thecloseupshow.com/ An intimate evening of from the Sun Studio’s through to the 68 are brought to life-perhaps larger than life-with close up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Comeback with the finale being the Concert all their facets glowing in this production by Tickets: £16.50 Early Years engaging audiences with an uplifting and Ewell Castle School. Booking authentic Elvis experience. Advised Tickets: £15.00 Tickets: £20.00 Concessions: £10.00 Pass Card: £18.00 Groups (10+): £17.50

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LA BOHEME JENNY ÉCLAIR - HOW TO BE A DANCING QUEEN THE CONCERT Thursday 4th Feb at 7.30pm MIDDLE AGED WOMAN Saturday 6th Feb at 7.30pm (WITHOUT GOING INSANE). Friday 5th Feb at 8.00pm

Merry Opera, which ‘has a nice line in slightly Professional Grumpy old woman, Splash With full costumes and plenty of glitz, off-beat touring shows, performing them with survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice Dancing Queen The Concert is the golden age charm, energy and wit’ (Opera Now) has toured knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna in pop revived! southern England and London since 2010 and but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi-bearded Prepare for an action packed party show now comes to the Epsom Playhouse for the and suffering from outbreaks of gout and featuring all the greatest hits from Abba, Grease first time with Puccini’s La Boheme, one of the hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the and the 70’s! greatest love stories in opera. An opera in four microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or Featuring the classics Dancing Queen, Waterloo, acts, composed by Giacomo Puccini. buy a dachshund! You are most welcome to join and Mamma Mia, along with 70’s hits Grease A story of four struggling artists who shared a her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe Lightning, You’re The One That I Want, Car flat, two love stories and one death. A lost key, a that lipstick off your teeth. Wash, YMCA, and Boogie Nights! cold candle and a warm heart... Sparkling with ‘This show just gets better and better’ - merriment, and yet rich in pathos, Rodolfo and Tickets: £17.50 The Telegraph Mimi’s exuberant and despairing love affair is set in Paris. Tickets: £22.50 Tickets: £21.00 Pass Card: £19.00

STEPHEN K AMOS - FREE BACKSTAGE TOURS FOR THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL THE LAUGHTER MASTER YOUNG PEOPLE 8+ yrs. Thursday 18th Feb at 2.30pm Sunday 7th Feb at 7.30pm Wednesday 17th Feb at 12.00pm & 2.30pm and Wednesday 30th Mar at 1.30pm & 3.30pm

The maestro of feel-good comedy is back on tour What goes on backstage? What does it look A magical mischievous twist on this well-known with his new show ‘The Laughter Master’. like? What is an Iron? Who does the flying? tale complete with puppetry, live music and Fresh from sell-out tours of Australia and New Where does the sound come from? All these audience interaction. This is a joyful retelling of a Zealand, as heard on BBC Radio 4 Life: An questions and more can be answered by our winter classic. It is a frosty winter evening, snow Idiot’s Guide and What Does the K Stand For? expert technicians who will take you on a litters the ground and the little girl is alone. She is ‘Unashamed feel-good entertainment. Amos has guided tour. desperate to get warm so she lights the matches had his share of TV exposure, but nothing that Tours last approximately 1 hour and must be that she has been selling. With each match she is has successfully captured what he does live. If booked in advance by contacting the box office transported by its warmth into the scenes behind only a broadcaster could bottle the magic that he on 01372 742555/742227 the glass. She becomes a part of the festivities, conjures up Amos would finally be a household Strictly only 20 places available per tour playing in the snow and eating the most delicious name way beyond the Amos household’ (including accompanying adult) feast but with the light of each match they fade and are just beyond reach. (Evening Standard) Due to space restrictions, we ask that only 1 ‘Amos is a brilliant comedian who has the adult per family please. Using their unique combination of visual storytelling, folk music and object work, Moon on ability to strike up an instant rapport with his live All under 13s must be accompanied by an adult. audience’ (Sunday Times) a Stick transform the stage into a stunning snowy Tickets: £FREE* spectacle. This beautiful, playful production is Tickets: £17.00 suitable for ages 3+ providing a perfect show for *To avoid disappointment early booking a younger audience. is advisable. Tickets: £10.50 Pass Card: £9.00 Family (2+2 or 1+3): £35.00

World-renowned psychic and the star of TV’s Join SUE HODGE in a visual feast of laughter The ‘Stars of British Jazz’ recreate traditional Psychic Sally on the Road, Sally Morgan returns and music, with Keith `Paddington` Richards at jazz as made popular in Britain in the 1950s with the sensational live show. An ordinary the piano, as she recalls the backstage antics of and 60s, which became known as ‘British woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes the well-loved cast. Mimi & Me is a witty insight Trad’. From this period emanated bands that that she has been able to communicate with with hilarious behind the scenes stories of the dominated the British jazz scene for many people beyond the grave. Each show making of one of the most successful British TV years, such as the bands of Kenny Ball, Chris is completely unique; Sally hopes that people series ever. Add in a splash of clever comedy Barber, Acker Bilk, Terry Lightfoot and Humphrey will leave feeling enlightened and more and music, and you have a unique show filled Lyttelton, all of whom became highly respected open-minded about the thought of an afterlife. with memories and entertainment. on the international jazz scene. This show is investigational and for the purpose A unique show not to be missed. With this spirit in mind, we present to you ‘Stars of entertainment. of British Jazz’ - a band comprising of a mixture Tickets: £15.50 of past and present members of these famous Tickets: £25.00 Pass Card: £12.50 bands together with younger, top class ability musicians of today, all of whom have previously worked together in various bands over the years. It is the bands intention to keep this wonderful music alive by presenting a programme performed with all of the original creativity and energy to reflect this era. Tickets: £16.00

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Back by popular demand, Jongleurs comedy is Your monthly Close-up magic is one of the most Bringing you the music of hot balmy nights from returning to The Epsom Playhouse! impressive forms of the art and this unique 70’s, 80’s and 90’s America. Awesome guitar The country’s best stand-up comedians are format showcases some of the best and most sounds, smooth layered harmonies and soul gracing our stage once more. skillful exponents. Audiences get to experience crunching rhythms and melodies. Brought to you by Jongleurs, the UK’s number the magic in an informal setting, often taking This sensational production takes the audience one comedy company, they’ll have you rolling in part themselves, witnessing the impossible on a magical, nostalgia packed journey around the aisles with laughter. Don’t miss this chance from only inches away. Prepare to be amazed! the West Coast of Sound featuring massive to see another two hours of today’s funniest For further details please visit http://www. hits from legendary artists such as The Eagles, stand-up! Book your tickets now! thecloseupshow.com/ An intimate evening of Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Toto, The Doobie close up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Line up subject to change. Suitable for over-18s Brothers, Journey, America, Santana plus many only. more. Talented musicians running free with the Tickets: £16.50 Early Booking very best rock hits…ever! Tickets: £13.00 Advised Tickets: £22.00

Box Office 01372 742555/742227 @EpsomPlayhouse www.facebook.com/epsom.playhouse Book online and choose your own seat www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk Diary of Events Spring 2016 Saturday 6thFeb at 7.30pm- Friday 5thFeb at8.00pm- Thursday 4thFebat7.30pm - FEBRUARY Saturday 30thJanat7.30pm - EWELL CASTLESCHOOLPRESENT- Thursday 28thJanat2.30pm&7.30pm- Wednesday 27that7.30pm& Saturday 23rdJanat8.00pm- ROY ‘CHUBBY’BROWN Friday 22ndJanat7.30pm- Thursday 21stJanat8.00pm- GLENN MILLERORCHESTRA Wednesday 20thJanat7.30pm- Sunday 17thJanat8.00pm- YOYO’S KIDSNEWYEARDISCO Saturday 9thJanat3.00pm- Saturday 2ndJanat7.30pm- JANUARY

JENNY ÉCLAIR

DANCING QUEEN ED BYRNE LA BOHEME

CLOSE UPMAGIC

KATHERINE RYAN CLOSE UPMAGIC VISION OFELVIS

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12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 9 9 9 EPSOM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday 5th Marat7.30pm- Friday 4thMarat8.00pm - SUPERSLAM WRESTLING Friday 4thMarat7.00pm - Thursday 3rdMarat7.30pm - MARCH Saturday 27thFebat7.30pm- Saturday 27thFebat8.00pm- STARS OFBRITISHJAZZ Friday 26thFebat7.30pm- COMEDY LEGENDS Thursday 25thFebat7.30pm- Tuesday 23rdFebat7.30pm- THE LITTLEMATCHGIRL Thursday 18thFebat2.30pm- FREE BACKSTAGETOURS Wednesday 30thMarat1.30pm&3.30pm- Wednesday 17thFebat12noon&2.30pmand Sunday 7thFebat7.30pm-

DANE BAPTISTE STEPHEN KAMOS

WESTROCK SALLY MORGAN CLOSE UPMAGIC JONGLEURS

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18 18 18 15 15 15 14 14 14 13 13 13 Tuesday 8th - Saturday 12th Mar at 7.30pm Sunday 17th Apr at 8.15pm - & Sat mat at 2.30pm - AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE AND NATALIE LOWE 23 EPSOM PLAYERS PRESENT GREASE 19 Wednesday 20th Apr at 8.00pm - Thursday 17th Mar at 7.30pm - COPPELIA 19 SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK - Friday 18th Mar at 7.30pm - ROD STEWART STORY 23 BEYOND THE BARRICADE 19 Thursday 21st Apr at 2.30pm - MUSIC HALL 24 Tuesday 29th Mar at 2.30pm - RAPUNZEL 20 Friday 22nd Apr at 8.00pm - Thursday 31st March at 8.00pm - LEE NELSON 20 SOLID GOLD COUNTRY LEGENDS 24 APRIL Page Friday 22nd Apr at 8.00pm - Friday 1st Apr at 7.30pm - IRELANDS CALL 20 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FRANKIE ABBOTT 24 Friday 1st Apr at 8.00pm - PATRICK MONAHAN 21 Monday 25th Apr at 8.00pm - Monday 4th Apr at 2.30pm - PONGOS PARTY 21 GYLES BRANDRETH 25 Tuesday 5th Apr at 8.00pm - JONGLEURS 21 Tuesday 26th Apr at 7.30pm - Thursday 7th Apr at 7.30pm - TJ HIGGS, IVAN LEE & KEITH CHARLES 25 THAT’LL BE THE DAY 22 Wednesday 27th Apr at 8.00pm - KEITH BARRY 25 Friday 8th Apr at 8.00pm - WHITNEY 22 Thursday 28th Apr at 8.00pm - TALON 26 Saturday 9th Apr at 8.00pm - UP ON THE ROOF 22 Friday 29th Apr at 8.00pm - BLUES BAND 26 Tuesday 12th - Saturday 16th Apr at 7.30pm & Sat Mat at 2.30pm - Saturday 30th Apr at 8.00pm - EPSOM LIGHT OPERA PRESENT HMS PINAFORE 23 COUNTERFEIT STONES 26 18 Comedy Classical

ALL STAR SUPERSLAM DANE BAPTISTE- REASONABLE EPSOM SYMPHONY WRESTLING DOUBTS (Myers) ORCHESTRA PRESENT RUSSIA - Friday 4th Mar at 7.00pm Light Entertainment / Family Friday 4th Mar at 8.00pm ROMANCE & REVOLUTION Saturday 5th Mar at 7.30pm

All-star Superslam Wrestling is coming to you After the incredible success of his debut show Conductor Darrell Davison. LIVE with its 2 hour Wrestling Spectacular. Citizen Dane (which saw him nominated for Best This programme features the Spartacus Romance Come and see the larger-than-life Characters Newcomer at both the Foster’s Comedy Awards (Onedin Line theme) Rimsky-Korsakov’s Wedding from all corners of the world do battle inside at 2014’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and again March and Rachmaninov’s intensely romantic the ring with heavyweight collisions and jaw- in 2015’s Chortle Awards), he has completed 3rd Symphony as well as Tchaikovsky’s Rococo dropping high flying action! Featuring Tag two sold out runs at The Soho Theatre - with Variations for cello - which will be performed Team Matches, Royal Rumble Matches, Divas additional dates added due to phenomenal by the brilliant young cellist Jamal Aliyev. The Competition, Ladder Matches & More! demand, written and starred in his own sitcom revolutionary spirit is evident in Kabalevsky’s The perfect place to celebrate a birthday and for the BBC and performed at the Melbourne exciting overture Colas Breugnon. get to meet and greet the Superstars with an Comedy Festival. exclusive backstage pass! All at family friendly Now he’s back with his first nationwide tour Tickets: £14.00 prices making it the best value ticket in town! of his critically acclaimed smash hit show, Pass Card: £13.00 Get your tickets TODAY! Reasonable Doubts. Child: £5.00 Tickets: £15.00 Tickets: £12.00 Child: £10.00 Family (2+2 or 1+3): £11.25

EPSOM PLAYERS PRESENT - GREASE COPPELIA BY VIENNA BEYOND THE BARRICADE Tuesday 8th – 12th Mar at FESTIVAL BALLET Friday 18th Mar at 7.30pm 7.30pm & Sat Mat at 2.30pm Thursday 17th Mar at 7.30pm

It’s time to dust off your leather jackets and A lively production infused with old world charm, Don’t miss the return of ‘Beyond the Barricade’ pull on your bobby-socks as we join Danny Coppélia appeals to audiences of all ages with to experience its nationwide reputation for quality and Sandy, along with the rest of the gang its captivating story of an eccentric toymaker and and perfection in musical theatre and find out at Rydell High for this electrifyin’ rock ‘n roll his beloved doll. why this exciting show has received critical show. Grease, the original high school musical, The colourful costumes, lively characters and acclaim across the UK and abroad. Featuring packed with explosive energy and dance beautiful music from Delibes all combine to songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus routines, featuring all your favourite songs from create a magical and comical classic that warms Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, the movie: Summer Nights, Greased Lightning, and entertains from start to finish. Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, We Go Together, Hopelessly Devoted to You Coppélia is guaranteed to lift the hearts of all climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of and You’re The One That I Want. the family. course, Les Miserables! Tickets also available through Andy, David, Katie and Rebecca also featured in www.epsomplayers.com Tickets: £22.00 the LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Concert, Child: £12.00 staged at the O2 Arena, London. Tickets: £17.00 Family (2+2): £62.00 Concessions: £15.00 (Tue & Sat Mat only) Tickets: £20.00 Pass Card: £18.00 Early Bird: £15.00* Groups (10+): £17.50 *Book before 31st December 2015

RAPUNZEL LEE NELSON - IRELANDS CALL Tuesday 29th Mar at 2.30pm SUITED AND BOOTED Friday 1st Apr at 7.30pm Thursday 31st Mar at 8.00pm

From the Emmy Award-winning team behind He headlined Glastonbury with Kanye West Inspired by true events and spanning three the mega-hit television series, Friends, comes and bribed Sepp Blatter at FIFA’s headquarters. decades, IRELAND’S CALL follows the Rapunzel, an exciting musical perfect for all Now he’s extending his sell-out tour into extraordinary journey of the strong-headed Sean the family! 2016. Catch Lee Nelson at his absolute best... Dempsey, who at the end of WW2 leaves behind Immersion Theatre are thrilled to present the UK live and unleashed. his childhood sweetheart Cora and his beloved Premiere of this witty, tongue-in-cheek retelling of “Comedy Legend” The Sun homeland Ireland, in search of a better life in the a perennial favourite which gives us a possessive “Never less than ingenious… a seamlessly Big Apple. mother who happens to be a witch, a tentative entertaining touring show” The Times The show features an exhilarating mix of original young man who happens to be a prince and a scores and well-known songs including Galway strong-willed but naïve young girl with the longest Tickets: £20.00 Girl, Isle of Hope Isle Of Tears, I Loved Her hair you’re ever likely to come across! First, Tell Me Ma, Irish Rover; together with an Rest assured this fairy tale isn’t going to be ensemble of some of the most talented dancers business as usual so get TANGLED in this in the world. A powerful and explosive blend of glittering gem of theatrical goodness. energy, emotion and music which leaves the audience on an unforgettable high. Tickets: £10.50 Tickets: £23.50 Child: £9.00 Pass Card: £21.00 Family (2+2 or 1+3): £36.00

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PATRICK MONAHAN - PONGOS PARTY JONGLEURS ON THE ROAD THE DISCO YEARS (Myers) Monday 4th Apr at 2.30pm Tuesday 5th Apr at 8.00pm Friday 1st Apr at 8.00pm

The family’s favourite funny man (and Today is the day that Pongo the Pig* has been Back by popular demand, Jongleurs comedy is occasional disco dancer) is on tour across the waiting for, that’s right, it’s his birthday! He’s returning to The Epsom Playhouse! UK with his brand new stand-up show! Charged been dropping hints to his friends all year, so The country’s best stand-up comedians are by Patrick’s memories and reminiscences of is looking forward to a fantastic party... but the gracing our stage once more. being an immigrant to Great Britain, this is a trouble is, nobody seems to remember! Brought to you by Jongleurs, the UK’s number laugh out loud show that is thoughtful, smart as Come dressed in your best party clothes and one comedy company, they’ll have you rolling in well as brilliantly silly! help make Pongo’s Party a day to remember, by the aisles with laughter. Don’t miss this chance As seen on ITV’s ‘SPLASH!’ ‘FAKE REACTION’, joining in a show full of fun, songs and laughter to see another two hours of today’s funniest SHOW ME THE FUNNY and ’CELEBRITY – join a huge children’s band and take part in stand-up! Book your tickets now! SQUARES’. the town’s biggest ever game of pass the parcel! Line up subject to change. Suitable for over-18s *Featuring the voice of children’s TV favourite only. Tickets: £12.00 Justin Fletcher as Pongo the Pig! Tickets: £13.50 Tickets: £11.00 Child: £8.50

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THAT’LL BE THE DAY WHITNEY - THE QUEEN OF NIGHT UP ON THE ROOF - THE Thursday 7th Apr at 7.30pm Friday 8th Apr at 8.00pm MUSIC OF CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR Saturday 9th Apr at 8.00pm

30th Anniversary Special. A stunning celebration of the life and music of Join us ‘Up On The Roof’ as we celebrate two Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as one of the greatest singers of our time. This legendary singer, songwriters in this amazing the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with award winning production features a stellar line- live show. Carole King and James Taylor another opportunity to see its 30th Anniversary up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton collaborated on many hit songs through the 70’s Special! delivering a powerhouse and breath-taking and even had their works covered by other great The nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety performance as Whitney. singers. With hits such as: Up On The Roof, spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock- Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman), out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s plus more three decades of classic hit’s that include, Handyman and You’ve Got A Friend, plus many, side-splitting comedy! I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In many, more you’re sure to know and enjoy. Early booking is advised as this ever-popular Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, Performed by Brian Dale and his band (Sweet show attracts a big audience of music lovers So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Baby James) and Emma Pryde, who has been ready to party! Love, I will Always Love You, and many more, performing as Carole King since she was just this show beautifully remembers the most highly five years old. Tickets: £25.00 awarded female artiste in the world ever! With a live six piece band and show reel Pass Card: £23.00 images, this is a real treat for any fan of Carole Tickets: £22.00 King and James Taylor Tickets: £16.50

Box Office 01372 742555/742227 @EpsomPlayhouse www.facebook.com/epsom.playhouse Comedy | Dance | Drama | Family | Talks | Music | Variety 23 ‚ Music Musical Light Entertainment EPSOM LIGHT OPERATIC AUDIENCE WITH IAN WAITE SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK COMPANY PRESENTS - AND NATALIE LOWE - THE ROD STEWART STORY HMS PINAFORE Sunday 17th Apr at 8.15pm Wednesday 20th Apr Tuesday 12th - Saturday 16th Apr at 7.30pm & Sat Mat at 2.30pm at 8.00pm

All aboard the high seas with the Epsom Light Ian and Natalie will deliver a night you will Some Guys Have All The Luck is a brand new Opera Company as they proudly perform Gilbert remember forever. theatrical production celebrating the career of and Sullivan’s sparkling nautical comic opera The Strictly Come Dancing favourites will perform one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from HMS Pinafore, a satirical tale of forbidden love a dance showcase spectacular designed to street busker through to international superstar! and shocking revelations. dazzle and wow you. The pro-pairing are best Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and HMS Pinafore remains one of the most popular known for their high intensity performances on charismatic performance assuming the persona of Gilbert and Sullivan’s great comic creations, the hit BBC show. Ian and Natalie have become of this legendary singer-songwriter and performer with songs including ‘I am the Captain of the family favourites, as they are always pushing the right down to the last detail - from the distinctive Pinafore’ and ‘He is an Englishman’. boundaries of dance to bring the best out of their vocals to the swaggering showmanship and So why not ‘Sail the Ocean Blue’ and join Sir celebrity couple. On the night they will dance a sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the Joseph Porter, Captain Corcoran, Dick Deadeye, mix of Ballroom and Latin, transporting you away most loved performers of all time. Little Buttercup and all the memorable characters to a place of wonderful moments with fun filled The show includes all the massive hits from of the most hilarious adventure of 2016? entertainment and a close up history of all things Rod’s incredible career like Maggie May, Baby related to their life. Jane and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy through to big Tickets: £17.00 ballads such as Sailing, You’re In My Heart, and Pass Card/Senior/Child: £15.00 Tickets: £26.00 Pass Card: £24.00 Tonight’s The Night and timeless Motown tunes Meet and Greet Ticket: £36.00* from the album Soulbook. Pass Card: £34.00* Tickets: £19.50 *Meet and greet with Natalie and Ian pre-show

MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL SOLID GOLD COUNTRY LEGENDS A DAY IN THE LIVES OF FRANKIE Thursday 21st Apr at 2.30pm Friday 22nd Apr at 8.00pm ABBOTT - A COMEDY BY DAVID BARRY (Myers) Friday 22nd Apr at 8.00pm

Step back in time to the glorious and glamorous A “Celebration of the Best in Country Music” now What happens when a fantasist with a fading heyday of British Music Hall, circa 1890s, a in its 15th record breaking year! memory recalls events from years ago? truly golden era. Helming this splendid afternoon Led by Country Stars Jeanne Jordan & B J Now in a care home Frankie Abbott is helped by of rich entertainment of song dance, magic & Thomas, together with Luke Thomas and Melanie Marion, one of the carers, to remember. laughter will be your eloquent & elegantly waist Greggain, B.C.M.A. Duo of the year. The fun starts as the mother-smothered, big coated Chairman complete with gavel and sharp Plus Iain Bradshaw B.C.M.A. Musician of the year talking buffoon reverts to a past littered with guns, wit together with an ‘august’ line up of artistes and the Outlaw Country Band, who are amongst girls and gangsters. who have all appeared On BBC TV’s ‘THE GOOD the finest Country Musicians you will ever see! A comedy with David Barry from “Please Sir” and OLD DAYS’ Solid Gold Country Legends brings you the perfect “The Fenn Street Gang” and Linda Regan from This two hour gala performance will delight and mix of old and new country hits from the classics “Hi-De-Hi” entertain lovers of participatory entertainment, the of Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, The performance will be followed by a Q&A songs you love to sing and the jokes you love Loretta Lynne to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Lady session. to hear. A and Shania Twain to name just a few. CAREFREE, CHEERFUL & UNIQUELY BRITISH! Combine all of this with stunning costume Tickets: £14.50 changes, Fantastic live band a large slice of fun Pass Card/Concessions: £12.50 Tickets: £16.00 and an amazingly authentic Country Barn stage Pass Card: £14.50 set and you have a great night of Solid Gold Country music guaranteed. Tickets: £19.00 Pass Card: £17.00

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Get It! Use It! Conquer The World! TJ Higgs one of the UK’s most celebrated Keith Barry has established himself as Ireland’s ‘No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he psychic mediums, with a genuine warmth and biggest touring entertainment star with a series cannot tell you that his parents were poor but caring nature she is “a thoroughly modern of sell-out shows & smash-hit record breaking honest.’ Only words can do that. Language is medium”. Bright and bubbly on stage, with an theatre runs. Due to become a household name power. Words are magic. extensive list of television and media credits. Her as part of ITV’s brand-new Saturday night Join Edinburgh Fringe award winner Gyles shows across the UK, included a televised “Three entertainment format “You’re Back in the Room” Brandreth - wit and word-meister, former MP Mediums” sell-out show at The Hammersmith he now brings his show “Brain Hacker” to the UK. and Government Whip, Just A Minute regular, Apollo Theatre, and shows “Colin Fry Live with This promises to be a show that you won’t forget One Show reporter, QI, Have I Got News For You, TJ Higgs” Joining Tracy are “Psychic Cop” Keith in a hurry. Using a combination of mind control, Room 101, IT Crowd, Pointless and Countdown Charles and “The Unique” Ivan Lee TV medium deception, mentalism and hypnotism Keith hacks survivor - on an uproarious and unexpected magic friends, individually gifted yet united in their the brains of his audience to unlock a safe, carpet ride around the awesome world of words. dedication to serving Spirit. move inanimate objects, enter into the world of Whether it’s global domination you’re after - or Clairvoyance is for entertainment purposes. the paranormal. getting some nookie on a Friday night - you need the right words to get the right results. Tickets: £20.00 Tickets: £17.50 Discover them right here. Tickets: £19.00

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TALON BLUES BAND COUNTERFEIT STONES 25 x 5 Thursday 28th Apr at 8.00pm Friday 29th Apr at 8.00pm Saturday 30th Apr at 8.00pm

This stunning production is a show of two halves The Blues Band was formed in 1979, by ex The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 25th with the first half delivering a world class laid Manfred Mann group members, Paul Jones and anniversary in 2016 with yet another “Sham back vibe with an in-depth look at the ‘early Tom McGuinness, originally to play a few pub Rock” experience, 25 X 5. Their skillfully mixed Eagles roots’ before visiting the brilliant ‘Hell gigs on Paul Jones’ nights off from his then full cocktail of classic hits, retro costume and Freezes Over’ and going right through to the time career as an actor in London’s West end. humour continues to intoxicate young and old critically acclaimed ‘Long Road Out of Eden’. Seventeen or is it eighteen albums/cds later they alike - 100% proof that a good shot always hits The second half arrives in style with a complete are still going strong. 2014 saw them make their the target. This faking masterpiece, hilariously change of mood and pace featuring those eighth appearance at The Glastonbury Festival “mockumenting” the history of the Rolling Stones classic ‘Eagles Greatest Hits’ from their timeless and they are favourites on the European Festival from 1962, will take you back if you were there; back catalogue. Talon are a phenomenon scene, always known for giving stunning, soulful or make you wish you were, if you weren’t. and have truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’. and expert performances. Why pay a fortune to see originals as ants in a They have become a brand name in their own They still love playing together and partly keep mega-dome, when for a fraction of the price you right who are not only revered by their peers, the whole thing fresh by dispensing with a set can smell the sweat of bogus brilliance? respected by the music industry but dearly loved list, so be prepared for an evening of stunning It’s phony rock ‘n’ roll but a real bargain. by their massive and expanding fan base. blues played with feeling and expertise by these masters of their art. Tickets: £20.00 Tickets: £21.00 Pass Card: £18.50 Pass Card: £19.00 Tickets: £21.50 Pass Card: £19.50

8.00pm - 10.30pm JAZZ in the Myers Studio Listen to the best of jazz Family Family NEW ORLEANS - CHICAGO - NEW YORK Box Office 0372 742555 Tickets: £10.00 Pass Card: £8.50

PTO THEATRE EDUCATION: DANDELION THEATRE ARTS - 11 JAN ‘16 GOFF DUBBER’S DIXIELAND SHAKESPEARE EASTER WORKSHOP -‘THE DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE EXPRESS Taking inspiration from the masters of classic N O’s jazz TEMPEST’ BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (Myers) CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Monday 4th to Thursday 7th 25 JAN ‘16 MIKE PIGGOTT / NILS SOLBERG Saturdays (Term time) QUINTET The music of the Grappelli/Reinhardt & others Apr at 10.15am -3.00pm of the era Friday 8th at 10.30am - 3pm We want your children to create a lot of noise, 8 FEB ‘16 MARTIN LITTON QUINTET WITH with Stage Production at 5.30pm. make up wild stories, and move their bodies. VOCALIST JANICE DAY Jazzin’ the American Join Pull the Other Theatre for their fun and (There is just not enough time for that at school.) songbook dynamic 5 day workshop and stage on ‘THE We want your children to be creative in ways that 22 FEB ‘16 PETE LAY’S GAMBIT JAZZMEN TEMPEST’ that introduces William Shakespeare’s test themselves, so we do not do exams. Hot jazz in the New Orleans Style last comedy; inspired by English colonial (Most of them get enough of that at school.) adventures and full of magic, forgiveness and 7 MAR ‘16 GEOFF COLE’S RED HOT 5 We want your children to join us, love it, and look generosity, we’ll follow the usurped and exiled An evening of hot jazz forward to coming to every lesson. Prospero, Duke of Milan along with his daughter, 21 MAR ‘16 THE ALAN GRESTY / BRIAN Miranda, a spirit, Ariel, and slave, Caliban to see (If your children have this attitude to school WHITE RAGTIMERS A visit to the Golden Age of what a storm can truly bring. Meet new friends, lucky you!) Dixieland learn about making a play and create a work-in- To find out how we do this, or enquire about a 11 APR ‘16 GRAHAM HUGHES ‘SUNSHINE progress performance for your friends and family. trial session, please contact us any which way below. We look forward to hearing from you. KINGS’ A young entertaining & exuberant traditional Ages 10-16 N O’s band email: [email protected] On the web: www.dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk web: www.ptotheatre.org.uk 18 APR ‘16 JOHN PETTERS SALUTES BENNY Via email: [email protected] Sounds of Goodman, Krupa, Hampton Mobile: 07525 116 764 GOODMAN On Twitter: @jennaidandelion & Teddy Wilson Tickets: £155.00* Via Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ DandelionTheatreArts Bands can be changed due to circumstances at the time. *10% discount for previous participants or sign Or by telephone: 01306 886243 See Playhouse web site for additional info. ups with a friend. Maximum 10% discount.

SHAZIA TELL ME ON A BOBBY DAVRO MIRZA SUNDAY 17th May 2016 at 7.30pm 5th May 16th May Tickets: £21.50 2016 at 2016 at 8.00pm 7.30pm Tickets: £16.00 Tickets: £27.00 Pass Card: £25.00 Coming Soon

POP FACTOR LET’S HANG ON FORBIDDEN NIGHTS 31st May 2016 at 2.30pm 2nd June 2016 at 7.30pm 15th July 2016 at 8.00pm Tickets: £15.00 Child: £15.00 Tickets: £22.50 Pass Card: £21.50 Tickets: £23.50 (Premium seats) £20 Family (2+2 or 1+3): £50.00

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