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THEATRE
ROYAL
WINDSOR
MIKE STOTT’s
THE GUIDE
NOVEMBER 2011
Box Office: 01753 853888
Select your own seats at
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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AT THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR HAS NEVER
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We are delighted to introduce select a seat to our online booking system.
You can now select exactly where you want to sit when buying tickets
online. Online booking is available 24 hours a day via our new look
website www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk and is fast, convenient and secure.
Our Sales Advisors would be happy to go through the instructions with you
should you need any assistance.
BOOK BY PHONE OR IN PERSON
To book by telephone please call 01753 853888 to speak to one of our
Sales Advisors. There are 7 phone lines into the Box Office and the phone
system queues all incoming calls and answers them in sequence. If you get
an engaged tone, there are already 7 customers in front of you, either in the
queue or being served. You may also book tickets in person with one of our
Sales Advisors at the Box Office in the foyer of the theatre. Our main
entrance is opposite the castle wall.
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Our Box Office is open from 10am – 8pm Monday to Saturday. On Sundays
and Bank Holidays the Box Office is closed unless there is a performance
on. On performance days, the Box Office will open an hour before the start
of the first performance and stay open until 15 minutes after the start of the
last performance of the day.
ACCESS
Theatre Royal Windsor is only partially accessible to wheelchair users. We
have 4 wheelchair spaces in the stalls which are accessible via a side
entrance, and a fully accessible toilet. The Box Office and foyer is also
wheelchair accessible. We also offer a passive infra-red system as well as
described performances for people with hearing and sight impairments.
Please inform our Sales Advisors at the time of booking if you have any
access requirements.
CONCESSIONS
We offer a full range of concessions as well as discounts for school and
group bookings on certain shows. These are subject to availability and
should be checked at the time of booking. Some concessions and ticket
prices may only be available for a limited period, subject to demand. Please
check with a Sales Advisor for more details.
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DEAR THEATREGOER,
Welcome to another exceptional season at Theatre Royal Windsor. We
have an eclectic range of shows with something for everyone, including
the gloriously innovative The Ghosts of Ruddigore, the electrifying Let’s Do
The Twist and the Christmas classic It’s A Wonderful Life, the perfect
pre-Christmas treat for all the family.
I am very excited to let you know that this year’s panto, Sleeping Beauty,
is our starriest yet, with our own hit parade superstar Tony Christie,
international movie legend Britt Ekland, Britain’s beautiful pop icon Anita
Harris, last year’s panto sensation Kevin Cruise, Dancing on Ice
phenomenon Chloe Madeley, ITV’s Grease is the Word’s singing sensation
Bradley Clarkson and Windsor favourite Steven Blakeley; as well as a
special guest star appearance from Children’s TV favourite NODDY, who
will be driving his taxi all the way from Toyland to join our fabulous cast.
Sleeping Beauty’s stellar cast also features panto legend Christopher
Biggins as the voice of the dragon! Tickets start from an amazing £12 and
are selling fast, so join me and the Theatre Royal team for this very special
family pantomime.
In 2012 we are delighted to announce a fantastic line up of shows. These
include the classic Christie thriller, Murder on the Nile, the masterpiece of
classical ballet, Swan Lake, and the poignant Pulizer prize winning play,
Diary of Anne Frank. For musical lovers we have the brand new musical
Bugle Boy – The Life Story of Glenn Miller and for those looking for
excitement and fun we are proud to welcome the Chinese New Year
extravaganza Year of the Dragon.
Finally I am thrilled to inform you that our new sparkling website
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk now allows customers to select
their own seats. Please see the adjacent page for further details.
I very much look forward to seeing you soon both over the
festive season and in the new year.
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1 JAN
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8 JAN
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NO PERFORMANCE
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SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR
GROUPS & SCHOOLS ON
BLUE PERFORMANCES*
Described Performances:
Thur 15 Dec 1.30pm
Fri 6 Jan 2pm
Simon Pearce
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YOUR SUNDAY BEST - FOR MORE ONE OFF SHOWS SEE PAGE 20
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
GOLDEN GLOBE WiNNER®
SIXTIES ICONS
A M A N DA D O N O H O E
Sun 6 Nov 7.30pm
iN
For one night only, the stars that changed the face of 60s music
come together for a nostalgic concert. Between them they have sold
millions of hit records and topped bills at the London Palladium,
and Wembley Stadium. Stars include former teen idol Dave Berry (The
Crying Game); opening act to The Beatles Cliff Bennett (Got to Get You
into My Life); The Merseybeats singer Tony Crane (It’s Love
That Really Counts) and inimitable Windsor favourite Jess Conrad
(Mystery Girl, Cherry Pie). Also featuring Rockin’ Horse.
DANIEL CASEY
N O ë L C O WA R D ’ S
WiCKEDLy FuNNy COMEDy
‘A BRiLLiANT
ADAPTATiON’
THE SuNDAy TiMES
A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING
‘WiSE AND
FuNNy’
Sun 13 Nov 7.30pm
Not the West End and touring musical, but the brand-new sensational,
inspirational, aspirational box office smash concert show of the year.
Have the time of your life – come and experience the brand-new
spectacular featuring all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movie
Dirty Dancing. All the numbers are superbly performed in this slickly
choreographed theatrical treat including: She’s Like the Wind, Hey Baby,
Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had)
The Time of My Life. Presented by an all-star cast including West End
performers, Dirty Dancing is truly iconic entertainment.
DAiLy MAiL
GAY SOPER
Adapted by
END OF THE YEAR SHOW
Sun 20 Nov 2.30pm
The End of the Year Show will entertain with dance, music, drama and
song from some of the best young performers. Regular favourites
Through The Wardrobe Children's Theatre, The Heidi Rhodes School of
Dance, The Young Windsor Theatre Guild, St Agnes’ Fountain Music
Group and more. To this heady mix we add The Fountain Children’s
Music Group. The Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is the
principle charity beneficiary.
ABBA CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sun 27 Nov 7.30pm
Be the first to see the brand-new production celebrating the 35th
anniversary of ABBA’s biggest ever hit, Dancing Queen. Now in their
fabba-ulous 18th year, the cast have entertained the nation for even
longer than Bjorn, Agnetha, Benny and Frida did during the 70s and 80s!
The UK’s favourite touring concert show features hits Mamma Mia,
Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Winner Takes it All. More than 40 years of
ABBA hits has created a musical legacy including the UK’s number one
concert show…Thank You for the Music!
CHRiSTOPHER LuSCOMBE
Directed by
JOE HARMSTON
Golden Globe winner Amanda Donohoe stars in Noël Coward’s
deliciously funny final play, Star Quality. Taking us behind the
scenes of a new West End production, Coward conjures up a
wickedly observant satire of the backstage world of talent and
treachery. From tentative first rehearsal to triumphant opening
night, both leading lady and director are determined to get
their own way and the resulting clash of egos becomes
increasingly and hilariously bloody. What emerges is a
startling evocation of that most elusive gift of all – star quality.
Adapted by Christopher Luscombe (director of The Madness
of George III and The History Boys). Cast includes Daniel Casey
and Gay Soper.
Until Sat 5 November
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 31 Oct
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 31 Oct
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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THE VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET RETURN TO WINDSOR
THE PERFECT PRE-CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
THE MOST
LOVED FILM
OF ALL TIME
‘JOYFUL,
MOVING, AND
ULTIMATELY AN
UPLIFTING TALE’
‘A fAiry tAle
brought to
life with
lightness And
grAce’
‘EVERY TIME A
BELL RINGS AN
ANGEL GETS HIS
WINGS’
the corK eXAMiner
WONDERFUL!
WONDERFUL!
WONDERFUL!
HOW COULD IT
BE ANYTHING
ELSE?
Mon 14 - Sat 19 November
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Tues 8 - Sat 12 November
Tues - Sat 7.30pm
Wed, Thu, Sat 2.30pm
Audiences have the opportunity to catch one of Tchaikovsky’s
world famous classical ballets The Nutcracker when the highly
acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet Company return to town. The
enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved
ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which
magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures
see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the
Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made
entirely of sweets.
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Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 8 Nov
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 8 Nov
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Limited Availability On
Some Performances
Based on the classic 1946 Frank Capra movie It’s A Wonderful
Life that starred James Stewart & Donna Reed this Bruce
James Production is a heart-warming and feel-good musical.
George Bailey dreams of adventure and escape whilst growing
up in the small American town of Bedford Falls. However all
his attempts to leave and find a more exciting life are frustrated
by his everyday responsibilities. Finding himself on the brink
of despair he encounters an unlikely angel who shows George
how his seemingly insignificant life has had such a remarkable
effect on his town, his family and his friends.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 14 Nov
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 14 Nov
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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A MUST SEE FOR ALL GILBERT AND SULLIVAN FANS
DANCING IN THE AISLES AND TWISTING IN YOUR SEAT!
‘NO COMPANY
GLITTERS MORE
GLORIOUSLY THAN
OPERA DELLA LUNA’
EVENING STANDARD
‘happy days’ meets
‘buddy’ in a hit a
minute musical
extravaganza
‘WELCOME BACK,
OPERA DELLA LUNA! THE COMPANY
SYNONYMOUS WITH
WIT, INVENTIVENESS,
COLOUR AND PANACHE’
WEST BRITON
Mon 28 November - Sat 3 December
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Mon 21 - Sat 26 November
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Gilbert & Sullivan meets Rocky Horror as Opera della Luna
revisit Ruddigore in their own unique style. Following the
company's innovative productions of HMS Pinafore and The
Parson's Pirates the company turns its hand to this popular
classic. Ghosts and apparitions take to the stage in a quite
literally haunting tale of rural romance. This cleverly
re-imagined production features all the well-loved songs but
this is Gilbert & Sullivan as you have never seen or heard it
before!
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Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 21 Nov
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 21 Nov
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
An electrifying West End style show bringing you the greatest
musical stars of the 50s and 60s. Relive the fabulous songs of
a great Rock ‘n’ Roll era wrapped up in a Happy Days family
style feel. Meet Maisey, Daisey and Shirley the Twistettes, the
fabulous house band the Twisters and laugh as Tony Tremendo
tries to run a diner, put on a show and look after his “hair”.
Take a nostalgic trip back in time with this spectacular, vibrant,
non-stop rockin’ show. Featuring the songs of: Petula Clark
Elvis, Buddy Holly, Dusty Springfield, Eddie Cochran, Brenda
Lee and more.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 28 Nov
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 28 Nov
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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THE CLASSIC CHRISTIE THRILLER
STARRING
DIRECTOR
DESIGNER
JOE HARMSTON SIMON SCULLION
LIGHTING DESIGNER
SOUND DESIGNER
MIKE ROBERTSON MATTHEW BUGG
KATE O’MARA
DENIS LILL
SUSIE AMY
CHLOE NEWSOME
BEN NEALON
MARK WYNTER
AND
WITH A FULL
SUPPORTING CAST
‘A COMPANY
THAT CLEARLY
UNDERSTANDS
AND LOVES
CHRISTIE’S WORK’
WINDSOR EXPRESS
‘THE AGATHA
CHRISTIE THEATRE
COMPANY
ALWAYS DELIVERS
A THRILLING
NIGHT OUT’
THE HERALD
’A SUBLIME
HOMAGE TO
THE CHRISTIE
MASTERPIECES’
THE GAZETTE
Now in its seventh sensational year, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new
production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller Murder on the Nile. On board a steamer, cruising
under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay
find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom... Then tragedy strikes...
A body is discovered. And all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée. But everything is not what it
seems, and holidaying cleric Canon Pennefather is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit as he
finds himself on the trail of a ruthless murderer. Presented by the official Agatha Christie Theatre
Company and starring Kate O’Mara, prolific stage actress and star of such TV hits as Dynasty and
Bad Girls, Denis Lill, whose extensive TV career most recently includes ITV’s hit drama The Royal
and Doctor Who, Susie Amy, star of 71 Degrees North and Footballer’s Wives, Chloe Newsome, who
played Vicky McDonald in Coronation Street, Ben Nealon, fondly remembered as Capt Jeremy
Forsythe from the long running ITV drama Soldier Soldier and 60’s pop idol, Mark Wynter.
AGATHA CHRISTIE® Copyright © 2010 Agatha Christie Limited (a Chorion company). All rights reserved.
Tues 10 - Sat 21 January
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 10 Jan
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on
10 & 11 Jan
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
THE LAUGH-A-MINUTE MASTERPIECE
CRAIG GAZEY SUZANNE SHAW
VICKY ENTWISTLE
GEMMA BISSIX STEVEN BLAKELEY
IN
‘ONE OF
THE MOST
UPROARIOUSLY
FUNNY PLAYS OF
THE LAST HALF
CENTURY’
THE GUARDIAN
MIKE STOTT’S
WEST END
SMASH HIT
THAT
LAUNCHED THE
CAREERS OF
JULIE WALTERS
AND RICHARD
BECKINSALE.
MIKE
MIKE STOTT’s
STOTT’s
MULTI
MULTI AWARD
AWARD WINNING
WINNING
COMEDY
COMEDY CLASSIC
CLASSIC
‘RIOTOUSLY
RAUCOUS...
ABSURDLY
FUNNY’
THE TIMES
DIRECTED BY
BOB TOMSON
TV favourites including Craig Gazey, winner of National Television Best Newcomer award
and British Soaps Best Comedy Performer award for his portrayal of Coronation Street’s
popular innocent Graeme Proctor, Emmerdale’s Suzanne Shaw, Champion of ITV’s
Dancing on Ice, West End star and Pop sensation, Gemma Bissix, two-time British Soap
award winner for her role in Hollyoaks, Vicky Entwistle, best known as the feisty Janice
Battersby in Coronation Street and Heartbeat’s Steven Blakeley come together in this
award-winning comedy classic.
Trevor Tinsley is a small-town grocer with a devoted wife
and new baby - but his desire to taste the forbidden fruit
of free love leads him astray and into the welcoming
arms of his neighbour’s wife. Hilarious misadventures
ensue, revealing a host of comic characters as Trevor’s
actions lead him into conflict with his strait-laced
community and provokes his narrow minded wife into a
surprising reaction of her own…! Prolific writer for
stage, television and radio, Mike Stott is renowned for
celebrating the quirkiness and robust charm of “ordinary
life”. He delivers completely with this award winning
comedy.
Tues 24 January - Sat 4 February
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 24 Jan
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on
24 & 25 Jan
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE, SEMI NUDITY AND ADULT HUMOUR
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
CHINESE NEW YEAR COMES TO WINDSOR IN 2012
FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU ‘OLIVER’!
‘A DELIGHT
FROM START
TO FINISH’
‘PACKED FULL OF
FUN AND
EXCITEMENT, IT IS
PERFECT
ENTERTAINMENT’
‘LOVED BY
ANYONE
WHO ENJOYS
A GOOD
SING-A-LONG’
‘INCREDIBLE’
Tues 14 - Sat 18 February
Tues - Sat 7.30pm,
Wed - Sat 2.30pm
Mon 6 - Sat 11 February
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Silver and Gold Members
£5 off tickets on 6 Feb
Come and celebrate the 2012 Year of the Dragon with the first
ever show in Windsor dedicated to the welcoming of Chinese
New Year! Featuring internationally acclaimed acrobat troupes
from Chengdu, China – the home of the panda, the celebration
showcases world-class Chinese acrobatics including the
amazing magic of “changing faces”, popular juggling and
contortion acts, and many more. The ‘costumed’ acrobatic
pandas and the mighty dragon dance add charm and dynamics
to the show.
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Platinum Members
£5 off tickets on 6 Feb
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
The Theatre Academy present the smash-hit much loved
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music. The
uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the
mountains works its magic once again and is a treat for all the
family. Featuring the world-renowned musical hits My Favourite
Things , Climb Ev'ry Mountain , Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss and many
more, this lavish and enchanting production is not to be missed!
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with
JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of R & H Theatricals of New
York.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 14 Feb
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 14 Feb
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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A TIMELESS AND ENDEARING LOVE STORY
STARRING
STEFANIE
POWERS
RICHARD
JOHNSON
ELIZABETH
CARLING
WITH
TOM ROBERTS,
GRAEME DALLING
&
KASPER MICHAELS
WINNER OF THREE
ACADEMY AWARDS
‘ASTONISHINGLY
GOOD’
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Tues 21 - Sat 25 Feb
Tues - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Middle Ground Theatre Company presents the timeless and
endearing love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are
returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the fortyeighth year. They are joined by their daughter and her fiancée,
who leave their teenage son with Norman and Ethel while they
travel to Europe. A deeply moving and touching exploration of
the relationship between the elderly couple, their daughter and
their grandson follows. Hollywood star Stefanie Powers is
joined by Richard Johnson, star of Hollywood films and an
RSC and National Theatre leading man.
Silver and Gold Members
£5 off tickets on 21 Feb
Platinum Members
£5 off tickets on 21 Feb
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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YOUR SUNDAY BEST AT THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR!
BOTOWN
Sun 18 Mar 7.30pm
The live performances combine the glamour of Bollywood and the
charisma of the Soul legends, expect to hear music from James
Brown, Sly Stone, Ray Charles & B B King alongside AR Rahman, RD
Burman, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosla, Lata and many more. This band
is committed to bringing the house down with every performance and
yes of course they have their own troupe of sexy dancers!The band
was put together in 2009 by Ajay, a UK born musician with top-ten hits
in India and who has worked with artists as diverse as Jamiroqua,
Gregory Isaacs and the King of Bollywood himself – Shah Rukh Khan!
* No performances on Sun 25 Dec and Sun 1 Jan
UPBEAT BEATLES
MILTON JONES
MAFF BROWN
WINDSOR’S BATTLE OF THE BAND
Sun 29 Jan 7.30pm
Sun 15 Apr 7pm - All Tickets £12.50
It's 1963 and a new band is taking the country by storm, playing a heady
mixture of Blues, Motown and Rock ’n’ Roll… Since 1997 The Upbeat
Beatles have been the best in the business at re-creating the excitement,
raw energy and authentic sound of the original Fab Four. Four supremely
talented guys - no tricks, no backing tracks - just great powerhouse vocals
and close harmonies pumped out with a driving backbeat to give you a night
you’ll never forget. The Beatles were the band that shook the world - why not
let The Upbeat Beatles shake your night!
After the success of Windsor’s Got Talent, Theatre Royal Windsor is
proud to launch another brand new talent show celebrating the best of
Berkshire’s bands! Join us for a fantastic evening of entertainment as
we see the 15 best local bands battle it out for your vote and fantastic
prizes. A night guaranteed to blow you away!
Know a band who you think deserve a platform to shine? Email
[email protected] for information on how to enter
STAND UP BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS
20TH ANNIVERSARY - ALL NEW SHOW
Sun 5 Feb 7.30pm - All Tickets £20
Sun 22 Apr 7.30pm
Welcome to Theatre Royal Windsor and Outside The Box Comedy
Productions new regular stand up comedy night, "STAND UP by ROYAL
APPOINTMENT". Voted one of the best Comedy Clubs by The Guardian,
Outside The Box Comedy Productions began in 2006, when founder and
comedian Maff Brown wanted to create a group of comedy clubs that
everybody wanted to go to and every comedian wanted to play. As well as
the amazing confirmed acts, you never know who might be popping in, from
Robin Williams and Russell Brand to Shane Ritchie, who have all donned the
Outside The Box stage unannounced!
This breathtaking show from Buddy and the boys - who have, for
eighteen electrifying years, delighted audiences across the globe, is
guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing
in the aisles. Featuring some of the finest and talented actor-musicians
in the business, BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS was endorsed
as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when they guest-starred on
BBC One's “The One and Only” hosted by Graham Norton. Whatever
the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your heartbeat a little
faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying:
“I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”
ROCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
Sun 26 Feb 7.30pm
This action packed Rock ‘n’ Roll show is joined by Linda Gail Lewis sister
of legendary rock n roller JERRY LEE LEWIS and her daughter ANNE MARIE
DOLAN. The show covers all the great rock classics with spookily
convincing portrayals of musical giants Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. Now
in its 14th fantastic year, Rockin’ on Heaven’s Door has received acclaim
throughout the UK and Europe. Backed by a superb five piece band, this
show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish.
ONE MILLION PEOPLE CAN’T BE WRONG!
TALES FROM THE ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
HAVE YOU HAD IT LONG MADAM?
Sun 27 May 7.30pm
Tales from the Antiques Roadshow is a unique and highly entertaining
evening presented by Hilary Kay and Paul Attebury, two of the best
known faces on one of Britain’s favourite TV programmes. They share
an insiders’ view of their experiences and favourite stories from in front
of the camera and behind the scenes in an irreverent but affectionate
show, including hilarious clips, major clangers and off screen
disasters. As well as reliving some of their most exciting discoveries.
In support of The Lord’s Taverners charity to raise money for minibuses
and wheelchairs for disabled and special needs youngsters.
WINDSOR’S FAVOURITE BALLET COMPANY RETURNS
RATTIGAN’S SPARKLING MASTERPIECE COMES TO WINDSOR
★★★★
‘A tAlented
ArrAy of
young
Artistes’
‘A Witty And
touching
production’
oXford tiMes
evening stAndArd
Mon 5 - Sat 10 March
Mon - Sat 8pm
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Tue 28 February - Sat 3 March
Tues - Sat 7.30pm
Wed, Thu, Sat 2.30pm
The acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet Company present one of
the best known love stories, Swan Lake. With lavish costumes,
stunning scenery, international stars, and Tchaikovsky’s
glorious music, this is an evening not to be missed. Swan Lake
captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from
hope to despair, terror to tenderness, melancholy to ecstasy.
Don’t miss the chance to come and see the most popular
ballet in all its splendour.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 28 Feb
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 28 Feb
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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London 1944: The war is reaching its climax on the beaches
of Normandy, but a senior minister has problems not just in
supplying the front line with tanks, but also on the home front.
He has been having a passionate but illicit affair with a war
widow, and now her son, evacuated for the duration, returns.
Learning of the affair, the youth explodes, railing against the
minister’s ‘immorality’, and accusing him of exploiting his
mother. At once a sparkling ‘comedy of manners’ and a
physco-sexual drama, ‘Less Than Kind’ has astounded critics.
An all star cast is led by Sara Crowe (Calendar Girls, Bedroom
Farce, Four Weddings and a Funeral).
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 5 Mar
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 5 Mar
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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AYCKBOURN’S HILARIOUS TALE DIRECT FROM NEW YORK
A DRAMATIC AND HEARTBREAKING PRODUCTION
A TOURING CONSORTIUM THEATRE COMPANY AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL
CO-PRODUCTION
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
STARRING
BY
BY FRANCES GOODRICH AND
AND ALBERT HACKETT
ADAPTED
ADAPTED BY
BY WENDY KESSELMAN
CHRISTOPHER
TIMOTHY
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
THE GUARDIAN
‘BRILLIANT,
INSPIRED; AN
EXTRAORDINARY
THEATRICAL
ADVENTURE’
SUNDAY EXPRESS
NEW YORK POST
‘IT SHATTERS
THE HEART’
NEW YORK TIMES
Mon 19 - Sat 24 March
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Mon 12 - Sat 17 March
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Anne Frank's famous diary charts two years of her life from
1942 to 1944. This extraordinary personal account of hope,
courage and survival has united and touched people
worldwide. A dramatic and heartbreaking story evoking all the
sentiments of the original diary live on stage, this Pulizer prize
winning play dramatizes Anne’s wry observations of herself
and her companions in the most hostile of environments.
Starring Christopher Timothy (All Creatures Great and Small,
Doctors) as Otto Frank.
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Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 12 Mar
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 12 Mar
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
Things are not right on The Bluebell Hill Development. Theft,
petty crime, vandalism, all the ills of modern suburban
existence are on the increase. Newcomers Martin and his sister
Hilda are the crime wave’s latest victims and resolve to take
action. After all, the law of the land, all that's right and proper
and even God Himself are surely on their side. But what starts
out as a well intentioned neighbourhood watch scheme soon
develops into something altogether more sinister. Alan
Ayckbourn's hilarious cautionary tale of the dangers of taking
the law into your own hands is his seventy fifth play.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 19 Mar
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 19 Mar
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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A DAZZLING AND LAVISH PRODUCTION
THE SURGERY IS OPEN FOR PATIENTS!
Joe Pasquale
Robert Powell
Do you need a
prescription for
laughter?
‘THE COMPANY
SYNONYMOUS WITH
WIT, INVENTIVENESS,
COLOUR AND
PANACHE’
Then here
comes the cure
as the classic
British comedy,
Doctor in the
House hits the
stage!
WEST BRITON
The ClassIC BRITIsh ComeDy
Written by
Richard Gordon and Ted Willis
Directed by Ian Talbot
Follow the inexperienced young medical student Simon
Sparrow beginning his five-year internship at St. Swithin’s
Teaching Hospital. Continually running afoul of the irascible
head surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt his social life is spiced up
when Sparrow is taken under the wings of two student
repeaters in the form of Tony Grimsdyke and John Evans to
farcical consequences. Starring one of Britain’s most loved
funnymen, Joe Pasquale and star of stage and screen Robert
Powell, Doctor in the House has delighted audiences for
generations. Refereed by award-winning director Ian Talbot,
this is comedy at its very best; the doctor will see you now!
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Mon 2 - Sat 7 April
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Mon 26 - Sat 31 March
Mon - Sat 8pm
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 26 Mar
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 26 Mar
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
AGATHA CHRISTIE® Copyright © 2010 Agatha Christie Limited (a Chorion company). All rights reserved.
INCLUDES PREVIOUS CAST PHOTOS
Acclaimed company Opera della Luna returns to Windsor with
a new production of Lehár's classic operetta The Merry Widow.
In a sparkling new English translation, this imaginative staging
captures the glamour and decadence of turn of the century
Paris while infusing the production with Opera della Luna's
trademark wit. The much-admired company has won many
accolades for its highly entertaining and inventive performing
style, and create new and innovative productions.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 2 Apr
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 2 Apr
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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A MUSICAL TO REALLY GET YOU ‘IN THE MOOD’
THE ICONIC ROCK MUSICAL COMES TO WINDSOR
‘THE MUSICAL
THAT CHANGED
THE FACE OF
THEATRE
FOREVER’
THE DAILY MAIL
‘THE ENRAPTURED
AUDIENCE WAS
TREATED TO A REAL
THEATRICAL
EXPERIENCE’
‘A CELEBRATION
OF LOVE, LIFE
AND FREEDOM’
THE GAZETTE
REVIEW FOR ‘BUGLE BOY’
‘HIT AFTER
GLORIOUS HIT
IN A MUSICAL
MASTERPIECE’
THE TIMES
Mon 16 - Sat 21 April
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Tues 10 - Sat 14 April
Tues - Sat 7.30pm,
Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Set in the ‘60s against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and
the hippie culture, Hair tells the story of Claude, a young man
from a small Midwest town. Joining a group of hippies living
in Central Park, Claude has to decide whether to follow his
conventional upbringing and enlist in the army, or whether to
embrace the hippie culture of freedom, love and peace. Hair
broke the mould of traditional musicals and became known
for its energy and iconic songs such as Aquarius, Let the
Sunshine In and Good Morning Starshine.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with
MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York
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Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 10 Apr
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 10 Apr
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
‘Bugle Boy’ by English playwright Den Stevenson traces the
life and loves of legendary music icon Glenn Miller; from
leaving college, through his search for a unique band sound,
through to his time in the U S Army, his famed A.E.F. Band,
through to his disappearance in mysterious circumstances.
Featuring all of Glenn Miller’s famous and instantly
recognisable tunes including Little Brown Jug, String of Pearls,
Moonlight Serenade, Pennsylvania 6-5000, Chattanooga Choo
Choo, and Kalamazoo. This fantastic new musical will once
again put you… In the Mood.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 16 Apr
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 16 Apr
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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A CHILLING SHERLOCK HOLMES THRILLER FULL OF SUSPENSE
PREPARE TO LAUGH LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
‘A THRILLING
PIECE OF THEATRE’
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
‘A COMPANY AT
THE FOREFRONT
OF TESTING
THE NATURE OF
THEATRE’
‘PuRE FuN!’
MANCHESTER EvENiNG NEWS
THE GUARDIAN
‘CATCH IT WHILST
YOU CAN, IT’S A
SMASH SUCCESS’
WHAT’S ON STAGE
Mon 30 April - Sat 5 May
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Mon 23 - Sat 28 April
Mon - Sat 8pm,
Thu 2.30pm, Sat 4.45pm
Five life-long friends celebrate their past on a hilarious karaoke
night out packed with girlie anthems including Dancing Queen,
I Will Survive, It’s Raining Men and more. From Where the
Heart Is writer, Louise Roche, this thoughtful, brilliantly funny
musical comedy follows five girlfriends on a riotous, cocktailfuelled night out. You’ll recognize every one of them; Carol the
party girl, eccentric Anita, Liza with her issues, boring Kate
and gossipy Sharon. Real-life sisters Gillian Taylforth
(Eastenders, The Bill) and Kim Taylforth (Bad Girls, London’s
Burning) appear for the first time together on stage.
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Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 23 Apr
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 23 Apr
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
A bloodcurdling howl is heard across a cold, moonlit moor; the
spectral hound has claimed another victim. Sir Hugo
Baskerville was the picture of aristocratic excess, drunkenness
and debauchery until he was struck down by a demonic hound
sent to punish his wickedness – or so the legend tells. Two
hundred years later his descendant Sir Charles apparently
meets a similar fate. Can Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson
solve the mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles before Sir
Charles’ heir comes to an equally gruesome end? An Oldham
Coliseum and imitating the dog collaboration.
Silver and Gold Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 30 Apr
Platinum Members
2 tickets for the price of 1 on 30 Apr
Tickets £11 - £27.50,
Royal Specials £33
Box Office: 01753 853888
www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
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