Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells Box Office: 01892 530613 January – June 2019 assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

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The Original Theatre Company, Ghost Light Theatre, Evenings at 7.30pm and Eilene Davidson present Matinees at 2.30pm Caroline’s Kitchen For prices and to book, Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 February click here. Direct from ahead of it’s New York run Caroline Mortimer is the nation’s favourite TV cook. In the glow of the studio lights, she has it all - a sparkling career, a big house, a (golf) loving husband, smart kids and the best kitchen money can buy. But when the camera turns off the truth comes out and when an unexpected guest disrupts a night of celebration there is more to spill than the wine... Signed performance Welcome to Caroline’s Kitchen... Thursday 7 February Direct from its hit London run this searing, sharp, state of the 7.30pm nation comedy is coming to The Assembly Hall Theatre this Spring. Starring Caroline Langrishe (Lovejoy, Judge John Deed), ’Something special’ Aden Gillett (House of Elliot), Jasmyn Banks (Eastenders), -The New European and James Sutton (, ) ★★★★ From the award-winning Original Theatre Company (The “Makes you laugh when you Habit of Art) who brought you Torben Betts’ smash-hit really think you shouldn’t... comedy Invincible and directed by Alastair Whatley (The it’s hilarious” DIRECT FROM ITS HIT LONDON RUN PRIOR TO NEW YORK Importance of Being Earnest, Wait Until Dark, Birdsong). -Jenni Murray, Radio 4 Dr. Seuss Properties TM & © 2018 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved.

The Cat in the Hat Tue – Thu at 10am Saturday at 12pm & 4pm Fri at 10.30am & 2pm My First Ballet: Sunday at 11am & 3pm Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 March Sat at 10am, 1.30pm & 5pm When the Cat in the Hat steps onto the mat, Sally and her Sleeping Beauty brother are in for a roller coaster ride of havoc and mayhem! The Saturday 8 — Sunday 9 June For prices and to book, Cat can rescue them from a dull rainy day, but what mischief do For prices and to book, Give children a first taste of the magical world of ballet. click here. they get up to along the way? click here. Enjoy the classic fairy tale ballet together, in this new version Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It’s fun to have fun but especially created for children aged three upwards. you have to know how! With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s Based on the much-loved book by Dr Seuss that has captivated generations of readers, The Cat in the Hat features feline frivolity gorgeous music, this is the perfect introduction to the aplenty, with his acrobatic accomplices Thing 1 and Thing 2. With beauty of ballet, and a fantastic family day out. riotous rhymes which have delighted children for over fifty years, Performed by second-year students of English National Signed performance and infectious humour and spectacular circus for the grown-ups, Ballet School, My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty is the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat comes to The Assembly Saturday 16 March choreographed by Antonio Castilla, Ballet Master Hall Theatre in March. 5pm and Répétiteur at English National Ballet.

Directed by Curve’s Associate Director Suba Das (Pink Sari Based on the book by Dr. Seuss “A gorgeous treat for kids and parents” 8 – 9 June 2019 Revolution, Sukanya), with Design by Isla Shaw (The Witches, Play originally produced by the The Daily Express The Gruffalo) and original songs from Composer Tasha Taylor National Theatre of Great Britain Box Office: 01892 530613 Johnson (George’s Marvellous Medicine), this Curve and Rose Adapted and originally produced by assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk Theatre Kingston co-production, in association with the National Katie Mitchell Centre for Circus Arts, will be a purrfect treat for all the family. ballet.org.uk/myfirstballet

18 - 19 May 2019 Think Floyd Bowie Experience Saturday 12 January – 7.30pm The Golden Years Tour This extraordinary band, dubbed the Definitive Saturday 19 January – 7.30pm Pink Floyd Experience, are renowned for their Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert stunning celebration of the music of one of the celebrating the music of the world’s greatest world's greatest bands. pop icon, David Bowie. A must see for all The brand new show for 2019 will feature a Bowie fans, the latest production promises complete performance of The Wall as well as an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Dark featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy. Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Bowie Experience continues to amaze much more. audiences with an astounding attention to Backed by a an impressive laser light show, detail, bringing the golden years of David this exciting production will faithfully recreate all Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical your red shoes and Let’s Dance! excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage. "Brilliant! - They are really good." - Pink Floyd’s For prices and to book, click here. Nick Mason

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Faith Chicago Blues The George Michael Legacy Brothers Friday 18 January – 7.30pm Sunday 20 January – 7.30pm A stunning celebration remembering one of Back with a brand new mission, The Chicago the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. This Blues Brothers are heading for Detroit to take energetic, vibrant musical journey brings to life on some of the Biggest and most loved Motown 35 years of hits from George’s glittering career. anthems along with all the Blue Brothers This brand-new feel good show will have you classics you know and love. With hit’s from dancing in the aisles for the biggest party night Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave, of the year. Performing all the hits from Freedom! James Brown, The Temptations, The Four ‘90 to Club Tropicana, Outside to Careless Tops, The Jackson 5 and The Supremes - this Whisper, all brought to life by our fantastic cast promises to be the biggest party show the UK and sensational live band. has ever seen. You Gotta Have Faith! This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated For prices and to book, click here. with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

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6 7 TEDx Royal Tunbridge Wells Beneath the Surface Symphony Orchestra Saturday 26 January – 1.30pm Aleksandar Djermanović Since its launch in 2015, TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells has hosted four inspiring TEDx events, welcomed 60 speakers to the stage, Sunday 3 February – 3pm and shared these speakers' brilliant ideas with over 3 million Soloist - Aleksandar Djermanović (piano) viewers from all around the world. This fifth event will feature Conductor - Neil Thomson 12 stimulating TEDx talks, a selection of uplifting entertainment, Mozart - Overture: La Clemenza di Tito and a vibrant marketplace where event partners, speakers and Mendelssohn - Symphony No 4 in A (Italian) audience members can come together and connect over big and Brahms - Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor bright ideas. All thinkers, doers, collaborators, and life enthusiasts For prices and to book, click here. welcome!

For prices and to book, click here. Beyond The Barricade Celebration of Dvořák 20th Anniversary Tour English Symphony Orchestra Thursday 14 February – 7.30pm Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West Sunday 27 January – 3pm End, and of course ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis. Join Kenneth Woods and the ESO for the celebration of the The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss (Enjolras greatest of all Czech composers with today’s distinguished Czech & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Misérables) Katie violin virtuoso, Pavel Sporcl. Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a Sporcl’s recording of his countryman’s concerto has been hailed live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the by Gramophone as ‘...a warmly idiomatic reading...tonal variety chosen musicals. and expressiveness....magnetic.’ The concert opens with a lively This incredible concert is now in its 19th successive year. selection of Slavonic Dances and ends with a performance of Dvo ák’s vibrant and tuneful Eighth Symphony’. ř For prices and to book, click here. For prices and to book, click here.

Magic of Motown Let's Hang On Friday 15 February – 7.30pm Saturday 2 February – 7.30pm Four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the their own sound and wrote their own songs to become one of the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by biggest pop sensations of all time. over a million people, it’s no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Their story... Their music... Their sound... is all wrapped up in one remarkable production that moved Frankie Valli to say “you guys With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, are dynamite”. The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more. An outstanding cast, each a talented musician in their own right, bring the most amazing feel-good show on tour to your doorstep. This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No For prices and to book, click here. Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Dancing In The Streets, My . Cherie Amor, Heatwave and many more

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8 9 The Rocket Man Royal Tunbridge Wells A Tribute to Sir Elton John Symphony Orchestra Saturday 2 March – 7.30pm Combining breath-taking vocal and piano Katherine Lacy performances, flamboyant costumes, a dazzling Sunday 3 March – 3pm light show - all accompanied by an outstanding Soloist - Katherine Lacy (clarinet) band and backing vocals. Conductor - George Vass Travel back in time and be treated to all the hits Walton - Façade (Selection from Suites 1&2) such as Crocodile Rock, Philadelphia Freedom, Viner - Sleeping Gomatz Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Are You Arnold - Clarinet Concerto No 2 Ready for Love, I’m Still Standing, I Guess That's Dvořák - Symphony No 9 in E minor (New World) Why They Call It the Blues, Tiny Dancer, Your Song and of course Rocket Man. For prices and to book, click here.

For prices and to book, click here. Arrival The Hits of ABBA Thursday 7 March – 7.30pm The music of Abba is brought to stage with Arrival – the international, multi-award winning show that has sold out in over 20 different countries worldwide since 1995. This high energy show features the vast catalogue of hits loved by many generations including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Super Trouper, Voulez Vous, and many more - bringing to life the extraordinary song writing talents of Benny and Bjorn. Featuring authentic costumes and first class vocals, celebrate the music of one of the most iconic bands of all time. “Simply the best Abba show” -The Stage

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Sun Records The Official Concert Show Friday 8 March – 7.30pm Good Dog For prices and to book, The label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny click here. Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Rufus Thomas comes to life. Tuesday 5 March – 7.30pm Mum’s promised him that bike so even when school or home life Revisit the recording studio that produced trailblazing hits That’s “Good Dog is theatre at its bites, he knows to keep his chin up, his head down and his shirt Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta most simple and its most clean. Because in the end, everyone who’s good gets what they Shakin’, Bear Cat, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight... striking” -The Reviews Hub deserve. Don’t they? Songs that would influence the world of music. Featuring authentic musical instruments, starring a multi- talented cast of Delicately observed and fearlessly told by writer Arinze Kene singers, the official concert show takes you back to the birthplace (Netflix’sCrazyhead , Eastenders, ’s Youngers, West of Rock’N’Roll. End smash Girl From the North Country, and Misty at Bush Theatre), good dog embarks on its second national tour following For prices and to book, click here. its acclaimed premiere in spring 2017. 11 Banff Film Festival Someone Like You Saturday 9 March – 2pm & 7pm Wednesday 20 March – 7.30pm Get ready for a collection of inspirational This stunning live concert performance, adventure films coming at you from celebrates the music of one of our generations the wildest corners of the globe! finest singer-songwriters. These extraordinary short films follow the Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham world’s top explorers and action film-makers Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie as they brave intrepid journeys into the Markham leads a super-talented six piece band most spectacular regions of planet Earth. through all your favourite Adele hits plus much Witness breath-taking cinematography, more in this internationally acclaimed show – stunning scenery and an exhilarating dose from powerhouse performances with Force 10 of adrenaline – all on the big screen! vocals through to intimate torch songs and a spellbinding sit down acoustic section. There are two shows, each with an entirely different selection of films. These brand-new The world class show faithfully recreates the films are taken from the world’s most prestigious magic of the three record-breaking albums 19, mountain festival, held every year in Canada. 21 and 25, and also pays homage to some of Adele’s musical heroes, from Etta James to For prices and to book, click here. George Michael, via the Cure, to name but a few.

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Brendan Cole Live: Dire Straits UK Thursday 21 March – 7.30pm Show Man Dire Straits UK bring the experience of one of Sunday 10 March – 7.30pm Dire Straits’ most iconic concerts and albums to Brush off your tails, Brendan is back! UK Theatres in 2019 with The Alchemy Tour. This brand-new production for 2019 promises Alchemy was Dire Straits first big live album, unparalleled entertainment as recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in July of leads his stunning cast in a thrilling extravaganza 1983 during the last two shows of their Love Over of music and dance. Gold tour. The very first winner of BBC’sStrictly Come Alchemy included selected Dire Straits hits from Dancing is joined by an amazing team of their albums to date including Tunnel of Love, professional dancers, singers and a live band Romeo and Juliet and Private Investigations, but to showcase the superb choreography and the concerts featured many other fan favourite dazzling performance that has kept him in the songs that didn’t make it onto the Live Album itself. public eye for 15 years. Dire Straits UK have since discovered the set lists Join us for a night of beautiful ballroom magic for these Concerts, and will be playing the concert and high-energy Latin passion with the in it’s entirety throughout the 2019 tour. charismatic Brendan Cole and experience the Don’t worry though - they’re not going to miss out ultimate Show Man at his best. the band’s biggest tracks from later years as well!

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12 13 Taking Care Of Elvis Collabro Ben Portsmouth Monday 1 April – 7.30pm Friday 22 March – 8pm Collabro, winners of Britain’s are the Ben Portsmouth, the world’s number one Elvis world’s most successful Musical Theatre group. In tribute artist, is a multi-talented musician, singer 2014 they met for their first rehearsal above a pub and songwriter who’s had Elvis’s DNA in his blood in London and just a month later went on to rouse from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan the whole of Hammersmith Apollo into a standing and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. ovation during their first ever public performance of Stars for the Britain’s Got Talent judges. He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an on-stage charisma that has audiences believing They released a Number 1 debut album Stars, at times they are watching the ‘King’ himself. followed by Act Two which peaked at Number 2 in the charts in the summer of 2015. Performing Internationally renowned as one, if not the best to millions of people, Collabro perform in Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth Tunbridge Wells on the Road to the Albert Hall. will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best For prices and to book, click here. in the business.

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Alice In Wonderland The Big Dance Lamberhurst Dance School Extravaganza Sunday 24 March – 1pm & 5pm Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance returns Tuesday 2 April – 7pm with 150 children aged 4 to 18 as they present This annual event allows young children to their dance production of Alice in Wonderland. experience what it is like to perform on a stage in a theatre. Each participating school This traditional tale for all the family brings to life is provided with an external practitioner who a mix of popular, modern and classical music delivers a workshop in a range of dance styles. as Alice takes you on an exciting journey full of wondrous adventures! The children then spend many weeks rehearsing For prices and to book, click here. and refining their dance ready for an audience of family and friends. The children arrive at the theatre with massive smiles on their faces and throughout the duration of the day the smiles and excitement grow and grow until they practical burst out of the theatre “buzzing”.

This years performance is an “open theme” and so the evening will be full of fun and variety.

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14 15 Here Come the Girls Royal Tunbridge Wedneday 3 April – 7.30pm , (Strictly Come Wells Symphony Dancing) and Chloe Hewitt bring an exciting mix of individual performances and group numbers Orchestra with this all new show. Hooray For Hollywood With spectacular supporting dancers, the show Sunday 7 April – 3pm will showcase a mix of Ballroom and Latin Conductor - Roderick Dunk routines choreographed by Patrick Helm, who Hooray for Hollywood - Music from the Movies will also perform with Dianne. BBC Voice singer This magical concert includes music by Leanne Jarvis will also join the cast, touring composers such as John Williams, who provided the country in this high energy show, with an scores for the Harry Potter films,Indiana Jones, opportunity for a pre-show meet and greet with Star Wars and Schindler’s List. Other music the pro dancers. will include scores by Miklós Rózsa (Ben Hur), Maurice Jarre (Lawrence of Arabia), Alan For prices and to book, click here. Silvestri (Back to the Future), Erich Korngold (The Sea Hawk), Nino Rota (The Godfather), Danny Elfman (the Batman films) and others.

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DanceFest 2019 Paul Merton’s Friday 5 April – 6.45pm This themed competition gives local school Improv Chums dance groups the opportunity to perform in front Monday 8 April – 8pm of a large and enthusiastic audience. Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist For prices and to book, click here. Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2019 to visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with another evening of mind-blowing improvisation. The collective improvisational experience embodied in the Chums is enough to stun an elephant. They flex their improvisational muscles to delight and entertain audiences in this country and abroad.

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16 17 Brainiac Live The Drifters Science Abuse Saturday 13 April – 7.30pm Thursday 11 April Formed in 1953, The Drifters became one of Based on the Original TV Show and celebrating the greatest groups of all time seeing numerous it’s 10th Anniversary live on tour, Brainiac Live! members over the years including Johnny Moore is back. More mischievous than ever before and Ben E King. Brainiac Live! will take you on a breathless The new line up performing their hits such as ride through the wild world of the weird Under The Boardwalk, Like Sister and Brother, and wonderful. Expect exploding dustbins, Up On The Roof, Saturday Night At The Movies, combusting microwaves and loads of live Come On Over To My Place, Save The Last daredevil stunts! Dance For Me and many more... Watch from the safety of your seat as the The Drifters delivered numerous hits on both Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of sides of the Atlantic that saw them inducted science and do all of those things on stage that into the ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ in 1988 and you’re too scared to do at home! ranked No.81 in the Rolling Stone’s top 100 “Excellent... Science Museum meets Top Gear” ‘Greatest of All Time in 1993. -The Guardian For prices and to book, click here. For prices and to book, click here.

Michael RTW Choral Starring Ben Puccini: Messa The Magic of di Gloria Friday 12 April – 7.30pm Sunday 14 April – 3pm Michael Starring Ben is a jaw-dropping and The Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society return magical tribute to the King Of Pop Michael to the Assembly Hall Theatre for a concert of Jackson. very special Italian music from the masters of the As the largest touring tribute to Michael Jackson art form. in the UK today, this award winning production The choir will sing one of Puccini’s earliest features an incredible live band, stunning works, the Messa di Gloria, along with Verdi’s costumes, iconic dance routines and of course, Four Sacred Pieces. This sublime work written the inimitable Ben. The show promises to by Verdi in the last years of his life is not heard create the most authentic, lively and powerful often and this is a rare opportunity to hear the re-creation of the iconic superstar you will ever two works together. experience. The choir will be joined again by London’s extraordinarily talented Salomon Orchestra. For prices and to book, click here. For prices and to book, click here.

18 19 That'll Be The Day Tuesday 16 April – 7.30pm Back by ever-growing popular demand, get ready to party as the UK’s favourite Rock & Roll variety production returns with another chance to see its latest most popular show! Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining Rock & Roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy! Celebrating an entire era of timeless nostalgia, the production is well known for its ability to make audiences return time and time again for a new experience. Now in its 33rd year of consecutive touring of national touring, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that Rock & Roll will never die!

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Rhod Gilbert The Book of John Sunday 28 April – 8pm It has been a while, but the multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back, with a brand new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. And just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, he met a bloke...called John. This show sees Rhod as funny as ever, but like never before. Raw, personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense. As seen on Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience, Would I Lie to You?, Taskmaster, Qi, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, Live at The Apollo, Fri at 5pm Have I Got News for You?, And much more… The Jungle Book Sat at 1pm & 5pm Friday 19 April – Sunday 21 April Sun at 1pm & 5pm For prices and to book, click here. A wildly entertaining adventure for the whole family! . From the producers of the smash hit UK tour of Alice in Wonderland, Wicked Productions in association For prices and to book, with Jordan Productions present a brand-new click here. The Ladyboys of Bangkok hilarious family production of The Jungle Book. Tuesday 30 April – 7.30pm The Jungle Book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy who Seen by over 3 million people – cheekier, funnier and as is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere spectacular as ever! Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo the bear and This amazing show has been touring in the UK for 21 years since it Bagheera the panther, agree to take the boy to the man village was created for the world famous Edinburgh Festival. for his safety. But the jungle holds danger and surprises for them all in this hilarious adventure of a lifetime! A cabaret like no other cabaret, featuring 16 of the world’s most beautiful and stunning showgirls – who just happen to be men! With brand new songs, creative staging and bags full of fun, why not bring your cheeky little monkeys to laugh like a pack of hyenas This all new production for 2019 is bigger and as glitzy and glamorous when The Jungle Book swings into Tunbridge Wells this Easter. as ever. Prepare for a night you’ll talk about for years... Laugh and sing your heart out with hundreds of friends you’ve yet to meet.

For prices and to book, click here. . 20 Les Musicals Monday 13 May – 7.30pm Musical Theatre’s leading men and X Factor stars; Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman) & Jai McDowall (Britain’s Got Talent - Winner) have joined forces to create a dramatic & spine tingling concert. This vocally dynamic evening showcases even more smash hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world's finest voices. After sell out shows in 2018 this is certainly a concert not to be missed as it tours to even more venues nationwide, with it’s second exciting year. Tickets include a Meet and Greet with Jonathan and Jai at 6pm, plus a complimentary glass of wine (or juice), and the opportunity to take photographs and get autographs.

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Luther Luther Vandross Celebration Tunbridge Wells Operatic and Dramatic Society present Evenings at 7.30pm Thursday 16 May – 7.30pm Matinees at 2.30pm The World’s premier show in celebration of Legally Blonde The Musical ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 May his amazing career, culminating over 40 million OMIGOD, You Guys! Life is, like sooo perfect for Elle For prices and to book, album sales and eight Grammy awards including Woods. She is beautiful, a fashion major, president click here. many of the greatest dance anthems and love of her sorority house and most importantly... a natural songs ever written, fronted by international blonde. All she’s missing is a diamond engagement Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and ring from her boyfriend. What could go wrong? his 10 piece band Elle’s world comes crashing down when, instead of proposing, Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me the he dumps her for not being ‘serious enough’ and leaves for Reason, I Really didn’t mean it, Stop to Love, Harvard Law School. In a quest to win him back, Elle rallies her So Amazing, The Best Things in Life Are Free, resources and gets into Harvard, much to the annoyance of Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No her classmates, including Warner’s new brunette girlfriend. stoppin’ Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The At Harvard, Elle battles misogyny, elitism and superficiality Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With, but learns there is more to life than being beautiful. Any Love, Superstar, Until You Come Back to Smart and successful feels ‘So Much Better’. Me, Dance with My Father and many many more. Based on the 2001 Hollywood movie, Legally Blonde The Signed performance For prices and to book, click here. Musical is bright, bubbly and filled with feel-good music, high Wednesday 8 May energy routines and side-splitting humour guaranteed to 7.30pm have you laughing before you can say “Bend and Snap!”

23 The Summer of Love Jools Holland and his Friday 17 May – 7.30pm The Summer Of Love is an eclectic explosion of flowers, Rhythm & Blues Orchestra psychedelia, freedom, peace and love and, of course, timeless Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 May – 7.30pm music that inspired a generation. Featuring Gilson Lavis Join us for the greatest 60’s party in town - all the hits from one of With special guest and guest vocalists Ruby Turner & music’s most influential eras, includingCalifornia Dreaming, San Louise Marshal Francisco, Turn Turn, Turn, Somebody To Love, Happy Together, Brown Eyed Girl, All Along The Watchtower and over 40 more For prices and to book, click here. classic songs from the summer that changed the world.

For prices and to book, click here. llegal Eagles Friday 24 May – 7.30pm Julian Clary The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2019 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark Born To Mince musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible Saturday 18 May – 7.30pm showmanship. In this outrageously camp new show, (that he was going to call This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over Bed Knobs and Knee Pads but was advised might not sell too two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Their longevity and well in Harrogate), renowned homosexual Julian Clary will bare his continued international acclaim are due in no small part to their soul as never before in the interests of light entertainment. extraordinary mastery of the Eagles’ distinctive sound. He’ll murder some well known songs along the way, no doubt, Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel read you a sneak preview from his next memoir A Night At the California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lubricant and make withering remarks about punters foolish Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more! enough to sit in the front row. You know the kind of thing. It’s the only life he knows. Don’t miss out. For prices and to book, click here. . For prices and to book, click here. .

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac Ruby Wax Sunday 19 May – 8pm Performing the legendary Rumours album note-for-note and in its How to be Human entirety... plus much much more! Saturday 25 May – 7.30pm Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Ruby Wax invites you to use more of your mind for compassion, Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2018 with a brand new instead of just chasing what’s ‘better’, like a hamster on a wheel. show celebrating 40 years of the iconic Rumours album. With a little help from monk Thubten Gelong, who explains how Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and the mind works, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura, who explains channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer a unique opportunity for fans, This is the show you need to help you upgrade your mind as much both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that as you’ve upgraded your iPhone. have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time. For prices and to book, click here. . For prices and to book, click here.

24 25 Walk Right Back The Counterfeit The Everly Brothers Story Stones Sunday 26 May – 7.30pm Saturday 1 June – 7.30pm After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium Right Back is back! From the Producers of That'll when for a fraction of the price you can get be the Day, the show tells the story of the most up close and smell the faking brilliance of the successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers. Counterfeit Stones - described as Rolling Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have Stones’ hooky masterpiece. Their latest fast To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique shuffle,The Midnight Scambler promises yet concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, another night of pure, unadulterated Copy- sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers Rock. Now in their 28th year, these prank- around those trademark “harmonies from stars continue to deliver the best “mock ‘n’ heaven”. roll” show on the circuit. Packed with big Follow the brothers rise to fame, through their hits, retro fashion, vintage guitars and a huge decade-long feud to the glorious reunion that dollop of “Spinal Tap” humour, it’s Satis- gave them back to the world, and back to each fiction guaranteed. So “Come On” all you other. Honky Tonks and Get Yer Doo Dahs Out!

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Kevin Clifton in The Tiger Who Friday 31 May – 7.30pm Came to Tea Combining jaw-dropping choreography Thursday 27 — Saturday 29 June and ground-breaking moves, Burn the Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award Floor brings their famous, infectious and nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who rebellious energy to the stage every single Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 night in the UK, starring Strictly Come years on stage! Dancing favourite , and the new The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Italian heart-throb, Graziano Di Prima. mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it From seriously romantic , to a futuristic possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to , the passion of the and Paso see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Doble cut right through. You will revel in the Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family emotional power of the Cha Cha, the show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a- and , and be left breathless by the smoking, long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning irresistible Rumba. stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... Expect to be surprised! For prices and to book, click here. For prices and to book, click here.

26 27 Community Youth Drama Assembly Hall Theatre and Trinity Youth Theatre are working together to bridge the gap of access to arts activities across the borough of Tunbridge Wells. Together we offer free youth theatre to young residents of Sherwood and Cranbrook. Registered Charity No. 1154716 If you are aged between 9-16 living in Sherwood or Cranbrook, and would like to Nourish Community Foodbank works throughout the local area providing emergency food and take part, email [email protected] to find out our term dates. provisions to people in crisis on a referral only basis. Thanks to the support of The Assembly Hall Theatre and all their customers, we will be able to continue to provide for those in our community who need us most. Cranbrook Tunbridge Wells - Sherwood Many people think of Tunbridge Wells as a wealthy Cranbrook Primary School TN2 Community Centre area, but around 16% of households in our area are living in poverty, many people literally unable Thursdays Tuesdays to afford to put food on the table. Since 2012, we 4.30pm – 6pm 4.30pm – 6pm have provided over 110,000 meals to local people costing us on average £3 to provide a meal.

Just £3 a month would buy someone in poverty here in Tunbridge Wells a meal bag each month, £27 would give a family bags of food to keep them going for a few days. Theatre dining128mmx84mm.pdf 1 16/01/2019 09:53 If everyone who could spare it gave £3 just a year and gave up one latte or one drink at the pub, we could raise enough to provide food and supplies for everyone who needed it... No-one need go hungry in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. Please support others www.nourishcommunityfoodbank.org.uk or text your donation FOOD35 followed by the £amount to 70070 C

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CIRCLE access information please call our 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 messaging service on 01892 554428. or debit card (excluding American Express). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 C 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Messages are checked once a day Monday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Latecomers to Friday and we will return your call. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Latecomers may not be permitted into the Row A is restricted view (RV) auditorium until a suitable break in the performance Booking & Opening Times to protect the enjoyment of other patrons, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Y 25 26 27 28 29 30 Online: 24 hours a day at to allow for safe entry to the auditorium. 1 2 3 4 5 6 X 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 X 25 26 27 28 29 30 assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk 1 2 3 4 5 6 W 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 W 25 26 27 28 29 30 (over 50% off booking fee) Pay What You Can 1 2 3 4 5 6 V 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 V 25 26 27 28 29 30 In Person: At Gateway. 9am – 5pm Monday – In conjunction with the Go! Card we are 1 2 3 4 5 6 U 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 U 25 26 27 28 29 30 Friday (8 Grosvenor Road TN1 2AB), introducing Pay What You Can on selected shows.

ALLS just a few minutes’ walk from the We will be making a limited number of tickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 T 25 26 27 28 29 30 theatre. available on selected shows for Go! Card holders 1 2 3 4 5 6 S 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 S 25 26 27 28 29 30 Assembly Hall Theatre counter on which can only be booked on the day of the 1 2 3 4 5 6 R 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 R 25 26 27 28 29 30 Saturdays from 12pm – 5pm and from performance at the Assembly Hall Box Office 1 2 3 4 5 6 P 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 P 25 26 27 28 29 30 90 minutes before a show’s advertised in person. TIERED S T 1 2 3 4 5 6 N 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 N 25 26 27 28 29 30 start time. These tickets will be made available from 60 1 2 3 4 5 6 M 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 M 25 26 27 28 29 30 By Phone: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday and minutes before the start of the performance, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 L 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 L 25 26 27 28 29 30 12pm – 5pm Saturday 01892 530613 are subject to availability. Tickets will be allocated 1 2 3 4 5 6 K 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 K 25 26 27 28 29 30 on a first come first served basis. A valid Go! 1 2 3 4 5 J 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 J 23 24 25 26 27 Booster Seats Card must be presented when collecting tickets. Row J is reserved for customers with mobility needs Booster seats are available from the A list of shows can be found on our website under Your Visit, Go! Card. ______Aisle ______theatre and are now free of charge. Limited numbers, first come first served. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 H 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Pricing (Book Early) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 G 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Card We only have limited availability of tickets at 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 F 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 The Assembly Hall Theatre is part of certain prices, therefore as demand for tickets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 E 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s Go! rises these run out. Our website lists the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 lower end of the price ranges. So the earlier ALLS D Card scheme. This offers those on low you book the lower the ticket price will be.

S T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 C 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 incomes the opportunity to benefit from reduced prices on selected performances. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 B 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Refunds/Exchanges 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 To find out more about this free scheme visit Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is tunbridgewells.gov.uk or go to the Gateway, 8 cancelled or postponed. Exchange and resale of The Stage Grosvenor Road where a member of our team tickets will be undertaken at our discretion and will be happy to assist. Tunbridge Wells Gateway will be subject to a 10% administration fee. is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. How to find the theatre Royal Victoria Place shopping The Assembly Hall Theatre is a five minute walk from the Tunbridge centre Signed & Relaxed Performances Wells Station. Tunbridge Wells is served from West and East Gateway Feedback The theatre arranges signed performances on Sussex and all over Kent by a variety of bus operators. We value your feedback on our services and staff selected shows and our annual pantomime Crescent – if you have any comments please ask a member has a relaxed performance. Details can be The theatre is situated in Crescent Road, in the heart of Royal Road Car Park of our team for a Customer Comment card or email found on the website, on the show page in the Tunbridge Wells. There is a large, multi-storey car park in Crescent AD

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Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, LO NT P ROYAL A booking fee of up to £2.75 per ticket will be Some performances have a restricted Kent TN1 2LU TUNBRIDGE MOU WELLS applied on all tickets booked by phone or in person. view price for seats in row A of the circle Train and this will be indicated as RV. Station Online booking fees are only £1.25 per ticket Assembly Hall Theatre Privacy Policy (over 50% off other booking methods). All prices and fees subject to change Assembly Hall Theatre Respects Your Privacy E-Tickets do not need to be printed, but if you do Charity Of The Year 2018/19 We are committed to protecting your privacy and will only use your personal information in accordance want us to print your tickets there is a £1.75 fee with the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), per transaction. General Data Protection Regulation 25 May 2018 (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Tickets sent by post incur a £3.50 postage charge, 30 which includes printing. All other fees still apply. 31 What’s on at a glance January Saturday 12 Think Floyd Friday 18 Faith - The George Michael Legacy Saturday 19 Bowie Experience Sunday 20 The Chicago Blues Brothers Saturday 26 TEDx Sunday 27 English Symphony Orchestra: Celebration of Dvořák February Saturday 2 Magic Of Motown Sunday 3 RTWSO: Aleksandar Djermanović Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 Caroline’s Kitchen Thursday 14 Beyond The Barricade Friday 15 Let’s Hang On March Saturday 2 The Rocket Man Sunday 3 RTWSO: Katherine Lacy Tuesday 5 Good Dog Thursday 7 Arrival - Tribute To Abba Friday 8 Sun Records Saturday 9 Banff Mountain Film Festival Sunday 10 Brendan Cole Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 The Cat in the Hat Wednesday 20 Someone Like You Thursday 21 Dire Straits UK Friday 22 Ben Portsmouth: Taking Care of Elivis Sunday 24 Lamberhurst School of Dance: Alice in Wonderland April Mondy 1 Collabro Tuesday 2 The Big Dance Extravaganza Wedneday 3 Here Come The Girls Friday 5 DanceFest 2019 Sunday 7 RTWSO April Monday 8 Paul Merton’s Impro Chums Thursday 11 Brainiac Live Friday 12 Michael starring Ben Saturday 13 The Drifters Sunday 14 RTW Choral Tuesday 16 That’ll Be The Day Friday 19 - Sunday 21 Jungle Book Sunday 28 Rhod Gilbert Tuesday 30 Ladyboys of Bangkok May Tuesday 7 - 11 TWODs - Legally Blonde Monday 13 Les Musicals Thursday 16 Luther Vandross Celebration Friday 17 The Summer Of Love Saturday 18 Julian Clary Sunday 19 Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23 Jools Holland Friday 24 Illegal Eagles Saturday 25 Ruby Wax Sunday 26 Walk Right Back Friday 31 Kevin Clifton in Burn The Floor June Saturday 1 The Counterfeit Stones Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 My First Ballet - Sleeping Beauty Thursday 27 — Saturday 29 The Tiger Who Came to Tea

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