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24pp A5 brochure master.indd 1 18/11/2015 16:04:09 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk 2 Make a night of it, book a pre show supper in the Fayre Spot! 01733 842518 [email protected] Open from 9am Mon-Sat and 12pm Sun. Welcome to the Spring & Summer 2016 season of events at The Cresset. We’re thrilled with this year’s programme, and delighted that so many of you continue to support live entertainment in the city by coming to see the shows. We launched our new revamped website in September and it’s now even easier to book online, or to get the information you need. Don’t forget, it’s not just theatre and live entertainment, we do all sorts here at The Cresset and welcome new challenges, so if you’re planning an event get in touch - the events team are always happy to advise on ways in which we can help. Full details of our function rooms and events brochures are available on the website. If you’re interested in what’s on, but always forget to check the website until the best seats have gone, join our emailing list for regular updates, advance notice of big shows going on sale, and occasional offers and discounts! You can sign up online or give us a call. Keeping in touch has never been easier, we’re available on Twitter, Facebook, email and telephone. Or you could just pop in to the Box Office where our team are always happy to help. The Cresset 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 2 @TheCresset Once you’ve got your show tickets booked, plan to start your evening with a meal in The Fayre Spot. Service starts 2 hours before show time, and a pre ordering facility is available to save time. Advance booking is highly recommended to guarantee availability, regular customers book months in advance! Visit the website at www.cresset.co.uk for more information and to download a menu. Booking Fees Unless otherwise stated, all ticket prices detailed within this brochure include a £1.50 booking fee. If you would like your tickets posting out, this will be charged at £1.00. If you have any queries please contact the Box Office. For full ticket booking terms and conditions please see our website. Car Parking Please note that the Bretton Centre car park outside Sainsbury’s is NOT owned by The Cresset and if you park there for more than 3 hours you will be subjected to an automatic parking fine. Parking is FREE within The Cresset car park at the front of the building (behind McDonalds and the Petrol Station). A permit, which is required between the hours of 9am and 5pm, can be obtained free of charge from reception on arrival. 18/11/2015 16:04:11 Cresset Functions & Events If you’re organising an event, whether it’s business or pleasure, consider the Cresset as your venue. Contact the Events team for a no-obligation quote and an opportunity to view the function suites. Visit the website for photos and specifications of all the rooms, or to download a brochure. To book an appointment to discuss your bespoke event, contact us on 01733 842513 or email [email protected] The Cresset is Peterborough’s foremost wedding venue, with three elegant function suites ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering of your closest friends and family, or a large celebration for hundreds of guests, we can tailor the perfect package for your special day. We are happy to cater for any event, from small buffet-style receptions, through to a sumptuous sit-down meal for 300 guests. Our expert wedding team provides a friendly, personal yet professional service, so you can relax and enjoy your day. We also recognise that every wedding is different, and promise to help you create a completely bespoke package to suit your personality, taste and budget. For a personal appointment and a tour of the suites, please contact our wedding team on 01733 842513 or download a brochure at www.cresset.co.uk www.cresset.co.uk Whatever your event, The Cresset is the ideal venue. From conferences and training to weddings and parties, our flexible function rooms, excellent catering options and outstanding service means your event is in safe hands, and with our incredible value packages it costs less than you think! WEDDINGS AT THE CRESSET PARTY PACKAGES FROM JUST £99 Additional packages including food are available, contact the events team on 01733 842513 or email [email protected] for more information. 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 3 Don’t spend hours looking round wedding fayres, and researching hundreds of suppliers online. Join us for an exclusive open evening, and start planning your special day. * View our fully-set function suites with a range of decorations. * Book an exclusive 30-minute appointment with one of our expert Wedding Co-ordinators to discuss your bespoke package. * Enjoy complimentary drinks while you chat. * Meet our recommended suppliers and get personal advice and discounts Call 01733 842513 or email [email protected] for more information Check the website for future events! 01733 265705 Celebrate in style for less than you think with our fantastic value party packages. Including room hire, table linen and a private bar facility, for just £99, this package offers everything you need for a fantastic event at a bargain price. 3 18/11/2015 16:04:16 MINEVENTION Sun 10 Jan, 12.30pm - 5pm 01733 265705 Minecraft comes to The Cresset Are your kids mad about Minecraft? Do they like to watch Minecraft YouTubers? Then this unofficial Minecraft Convention is the event for you! Bring your kids for a fun-packed day of Minecraft. Meet and greet world-famous YouTubers, take part in Q&A sessions with the YouTubers, watch and participate on-stage in YouTuber challenges! You can also play Minecraft on our network of PCs and Xboxes, take part in our costume contest and purchase Minecraft merchandise. We will also help you understand more about online safety and education via Minecraft. www.minevention.com Tickets: £15 per person. www.cresset.co.uk Under-14’s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding Adult 4 CIRCUS STARR Sun 17 Jan, 1.30pm & 4.30pm The thrills of the Big Top meet the enchanted world of panto in Circus Starr’s brand new fun-filled production Pinocchio joins the Circus, a fun-filled mix of slapstick comedy, catchy tunes and cleverly adapted fairy tale, together with the awe and wonder of a world-class circus troupe. Circus Starr is a not-for-profit organisation hosting relaxed and inclusive performances for children with disabilities, from disadvantaged backgrounds or facing other challenges. A Social Enterprise with children at its heart, Circus Starr operates a unique Donated Ticket Programme that allows thousands of children to attend free shows thanks to the generous support of local businesses who, in turn, enjoy the opportunity to ‘give back’ to their communities. Local businesses wishing to support the show can do so for as little as £15. For more information, visit www.circus-starr.org.uk 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 4 SPORTING SATURDAY Sat 23 Jan, 10am - 4pm Organised by Inspire Peterborough, the first Sporting Saturday event took place at The Cresset in 2014, featuring over 40 sporting, health and wellbeing organisations demonstrating disability sport and leisure activities. Sporting Saturday 2015 attracted over 1,000 people through its doors and it is growing each year. Sporting Saturday 2016 is set to be even bigger, with FREE Entry and offering activities such as Wheelchair Fencing, Cheerleading and Martial Arts. For more information visit www.inspirepeterborough.com, email [email protected] or telephone 01733 330815 ENCORE DANCE ACADEMY MAGICAL MOVES Sat 30 Jan, 2.00pm & 6.30pm Sun 31 Jan, 2.00pm Encore Dance Academy presents their brand new show for 2016, Magical Moves. Featuring an incredible selection of music selected by the pupils, including: Disney’s Aladdin, Cinderella & Mulan; Musical hits from The Lion King, Billy Elliott and Mary Poppins; and popular songs including Pack Up Your Troubles, Black Magic and the Harry Potter theme! With original choreography and stunning performances this is a fantastic showcase of dance. www.encoredanceacademy.co.uk Tickets £12 Concessions: U16s / 60+ £9.50 A transaction fee may apply on booking 18/11/2015 16:04:21 THE KING OF POP - THE LEGEND CONTINUES - STARRING NAVI Fri 5 Feb, 7.30pm Navi has since continued to work at the highest level and has performed in a whopping 57 different countries. Along with his incredible live band and dancers, he is currently taking theatres across the globe by storm with his thrilling new show. Don’t miss King Of Pop The Legend Continues as Navi brilliantly recreates all the magical classics from the Jackson 5 to mega-hits such as Thriller, Billie Jean and Tickets £20 including fees Smooth Criminal. LOVE TO DANCE Sat 6 Feb, 2.00pm This year’s theme is Orchestral Greats, with some of the most incredible and memorable music pieces from the movie screen providing the backdrop to some outstanding dance performances. Featured pieces include the iconic themes from Jaws, E.T., James Bond and Harry Potter. As always expect some outstanding performances from some talented yougsters at this hugely popular Tickets £8 event. Book early! Concessions: U16s / 60+ £6 A transaction fee may apply on booking THE SPECTACULAR 60’S Thu 18 Feb, 7.30pm Topping the bill are the fabulous Merseybeats, who were Cavern Club regulars alongside the Beatles, Fully choreographed by Miss Debbie from The Cresset and Miss Charley from Copthill, this is set to be a magical afternoon of dance as the students perform on the main theatre stage to an appreciative audience. For more information on the ballet classes or the show, contact the Box Office. Tickets £8 Concessions: U16s / 60+ £4 A transaction fee may apply on booking Special guests are Cresset favourites The Ivy League with their unique blend of humour and highly professional musicianship. Also joining the bill are the inimitable Dreamers, and Cliff Bennett, with his dynamic show. Completing the line up on this all star 60s show will be pirate radio stars Sounds Force 5. The Spectacular 60s show will be the one 60s show not to be missed as you sit back and enjoy hit after hit after Tickets £26.50 including fees hit, from the golden era of pop. 01733 265705 Spectacular 60s returns, with one of the most impressive line ups yet, and promises to be THE 60s show not to be missed! The Cresset Ballet classes have been running since the opening of the Dance Studio in 1997. This year, for the first time, they have combined with Dance @ Copthill to produce a full show featuring students from both schools of all ages and grades. 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 5 Over 20 local primary schools take part in this fantastic dance showcase, with original costumes, choreography and performances. www.cresset.co.uk This superb production stars ‘Navi’ who is officially recognised as the world’s No.1 Michael Jackson tribute artist. He is also the only tribute ever to be chosen by Michael himself to perform at two of his birthday parties, where Michael gave him a standing ovation! PRIMARY SCHOOLS DANCE FEST ORCHESTRAL GREATS Wed 10 & Thu 11 Feb, 7pm 5 18/11/2015 16:04:26 BRIAN CONLEY ALIVE AND DANGEROUS Sun 21 Feb, 8.00pm 01733 265705 The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Fri 26 Feb 7.30pm Barry Steele as Roy Orbison in The Orbison Story “True identikit brilliance” The Stage Showcasing his many talents, there’ll be singing, laughs, and much, much more in this latest variety show from one of Britain’s most loved performers. Book early! www.cresset.co.uk Tickets £24 including fees 6 COMEDY CLUB Fri 26 Feb, 8.00pm Peterborough’s longest running Comedy Club returns for 2016 with a great new lineup. Headliner Pierre Hollins delivers his hilarious gag driven brand of satire and good old fashioned British moaning accompanied by his trusty blues guitar. Support comes from South African Pierre Novellie with his mercilessly self-deprecating confessions plus Brummie Darren Harriett with his astute observations all delivered with a fine beard! Compere for the show is Jeremy O’Donnell. Advance booking advised for this unique club-style event, capacity is limited so don’t miss out! Tickets £13 including fees in advance £15 on the door (subject to availability) 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 6 2016 marks Roy Orbison’s 80 Birthday, and to mark this special year we are proud to welcome Barry Steele in a brand new show. Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to music legend Roy Orbison. He’s stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny visual similarity and his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toetapping sound of this music giant. Original film footage, an incredible live band, and fabulous guests celebrating the stars who toured and performed with Roy make this an unmissable musical journey. Experience this incredible fusion of rock ‘n’ roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage. Tickets £20.50 including fees 18/11/2015 16:04:30 www.cresset.co.uk 01733 265705 Tickets £31 including fees Concessions: U16s / 60+ £29 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 7 7 18/11/2015 16:04:48 www.cresset.co.uk LET’S TWIST AGAIN Thu 3 Mar, 7.30pm Ed Byrne Outside, Looking In 01733 265705 Tue 1 Mar 8.00pm a brilliant night out is had by all! Love 50’s and 60’s music? Then you will love Let’s Twist Again, now with new songs for 2016! A full company of critically acclaimed artistes and musicians deliver a show that combines great music, fun and laughter with the greatest hit’s of Elvis, Dusty, Lulu, The Beatles, Sandie Shaw, Cliff Richard, Cilla and more, to ensure Established performer and West End darling, Suzi Madin performs alongside some of the best vocalists in the business. Join us in our American Diner to re-live the fabulous songs of a magical Rock ‘n’ Roll era. Together with your host with the most, Big Tony Tremendo, our stunning live band The Twisters, and some of the Tickets £21.50 including fees highest rated performers in the land, you’ll be ready to TWIST AGAIN! Concessions: U16s / 60+ £19.50 REWIND: 80’S PARTY NIGHT Sat 12 Mar, 7.30pm It’s party time! Dig out the legwarmers, muscle vests and big up the hair as we go back to the 80’s with a fabulously fun retro party night. That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show! ***** “Hilarious anecdotes! l assure you Ed Byrne is one comedian you should DEFINITLEY see” - EDINBURGH FESTIVAL MAGAZINE 8 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 8 Tickets £20.50 including fees Age reccomendation 16+ Fancy dress is a must for this great night out. The DJ will be banging out all your favourite 80’s tunes, so be prepared to tear up that dance floor! We’ll be giving a prize for the best outfit on the night, so dress to impress! Games, spot prizes, retro cocktails and an incredible party atmosphere make this an excellent value night out. To book, call the Box Office on 01733 265705 Tickets £4 advance, £5 on the door* subject to availability 18/11/2015 16:04:52 Fri 11 Mar, 7.30pm www.cresset.co.uk Inspired by true events and spanning three decades, Ireland’s Call follows the extraordinary journey of the strong-headed Sean Dempsey, who at the end of WW2 leaves behind his childhood sweetheart Cora and his beloved homeland Ireland, in search of a better life in the Big Apple. Can their love survive the Atlantic Divide? Will Sean be able to resist ‘Ireland’s call’ as he embarks on an adventure full of danger, tragedy and lost love? Only fate will tell… The show features an exhilarating mix of original scores and well-known songs including Galway Girl, Isle of Hope Isle Of Tears, I Loved Her First, Tell Me Ma, Irish Rover; together with an ensemble of some of the most talented dancers in the world. Ireland’s Call is a powerful and explosive blend of energy, emotion and music which leaves audiences from around the world on an unforgettable high. It is also a celebration of dreams, enduring love, the resilience of human spirit and of the powerful pull between one man and his homeland. Tickets £23.50 including fees www.irelandscallthemusical.com ***** “Mesmerising” The Guardian Concessions: U16s / 60+ £21.50 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 9 01733 265705 Critically acclaimed show Essence of Ireland takes on a new lease of theatrical life with Ireland’s Call, a new and exciting musical adaptation of the show - direct from Ireland. 9 18/11/2015 16:04:55 www.cresset.co.uk 01733 265705 RARE Productions, the UK’s largest youth musical theatre production company, is presenting the popular show Bugsy Malone, from 17th to 19th March 2016. The stage musical follows the 1976 film, which was produced with a cast consisting entirely of young people, including a 13 year old Jodie Foster. It is set in Chicago in the 1920’s and concerns the battle for criminal supremacy of rival gangs led by Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Into the mix steps aspiring boxing promoter Bugsy Malone, who becomes involved with aspiring night club singer Blousey Brown, and agrees to help Fat Sam turn the tables on his rival. The ‘weapons’ in this story are, of course, splurge guns and in the finale, just about everyone gets ‘splurged’ before getting up and realizing they can all be friends after all. Thu 17 Mar, 7.30pm Fri 18 Mar, 7.30pm Sat 19 Mar, 2.30pm Sat 19 Mar, 7.30pm Tickets £14.50 U16s / 60+ £13.00 10 With well known songs such as Bugsy Malone, Fat Sam’s Grand Slam and Bad Guys; and exciting dance routines, this is a massively popular show with young casts everywhere, and a show for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Transaction fee may apply. 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 10 The cast of talented local young people will ensure that this will be a production to remember. Tickets £21.50 including fees Fancy performing with RARE? Keep an eye on the website auditions this summer for an exciting November production! 18/11/2015 16:04:58 Fri 25 Mar, 7.30pm Sarah Jayne and Award Winning Vocal Impersonator Andy Crust take us on a journey back through time meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped Country history and the music. Each artist not only looks and sounds like the Country Star they portray, these professional performers transform themselves through hours of practice at their craft. Every detail is taken into consideration from script, choice of songs, hair, make-up and mannerisms, as well as professional costumes and props. Tickets £20 including fees 01733 265705 Kenny Rogers himself said Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust’s Tribute To Kenny and Dolly IS Europe’s leading tribute act. A must see for any fans of Country Music! www.cresset.co.uk Europe’s Leading Country Multi-Tribute Show, hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 22 years and is Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country. 11 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 11 18/11/2015 16:05:02 COMEDY CLUB BYE BYE BABY Established way back in 1998, The Cresset Comedy Club is the longest-running in town, and still bringing you top quality comedy every month. Hosted in the intimate Fitzwilliam Suite, capacity is limited, and most months sell out, so book early! Bye Bye Baby takes you back in time on a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, whose songs graced such films as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing and Grease. 01733 265705 Fri 25 Mar, 8.00pm The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Fri 1 Apr, 7.30pm From their early beginning in the 1950s, when Frankie first joined the group, this show celebrates the greatest hits such as Beggin’, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Lets Hang On, Who Loves You, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take my Eyes off You, Fallen Angel and Grease through to a superb grand finale medley of more of the group’s greatest hits. Doors open 7.30 for an 8pm show. Table reservations available for groups. Geoff Boyz, Darius Davies, Jake Lambert, Debra Jane Appleby www.cresset.co.uk Scottish comedian and impressionist Geoff Boyz headlines the show with his non stop riot of gags and laughter. Support comes from New York comedian Darius Davies with his unique brand of highoctane comedy that won him an MTV New Comedy award plus rising star Jake Lambert who was a finalist in this years English Comedian of the Year with great story telling style full of hilarious tales. 12 Tickets £13 including fees in advance £15 on the door (subject to availability) 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 12 The combination of world class vocals and harmonies, as Jamie Ledwith scales the falsetto heights of Frankie Valli, along with snappy choreography and a vast catalogue of hits makes for a memorable and unforgettable night of nostalgia. “The bar is constantly being raised by Bye Bye Baby” - The Stage Compere for the show is Debra Jane Appleby. Tickets £20 including fees Concessions: U16s / 60+ £19 18/11/2015 16:05:06 PODS presents Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with a big ‘do and a big heart has an even bigger dream – to dance on TV. She wins a spot on the Corny Collins Show and becomes an overnight sensation. Can Tracy beat the evil Amber to be crowned Miss Hairspray? Can she integrate Corny’s show and win the love of teen heartthrob Link Larkin, all without denting her ‘do? 5th – 9th April 2016 7.30pm 2.30pm Saturday matinee Opening night offer £10 all tickets Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £50 01733 265705 Based on the 2007 movie starring John Travolta and Zac Efron, this 8-time Tony awardwinning show will have you singing and dancing the whole way home. Jam-packed with stunning choreography and show-stopping songs, such as ‘You Can’t Stop The Beat’ and ‘Good Morning Baltimore’ to entertain the whole family. Peterborough’s award-winning musical theatre group, PODS, return to the Cresset following their recent acclaimed productions of The Witches of Eastwick and The Addams Family musical, with this dazzling new production. www.cresset.co.uk Welcome to the 60s and the biggest show in musical theatre! Tickets £15 standard / £12.50 concessions Group discount £12.50 for 10+ tickets A £1.50 transaction fee applies per booking. www.peterborough-operatic.com 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 13 13 18/11/2015 16:05:08 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk 14 Fri 22 Apr, 7.30pm Over four decades after Swedish pop legends ABBA swept to stardom, their music remains as popular as ever and the magic of the era is being brought to stages across the country courtesy of Arrival – the international, multi award-winning show that has sold out in over 20 different countries worldwide since 1995. Thu 21 Apr, 7.30pm 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 songwriting talents of Benny and Bjorn. The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy! Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party! The winning formula of fantastic hits, harmonies, authentic costumes and first class vocals and musicians, recreates the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show. Come and celebrate the music of one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time. Tickets £20 including fees “Simply the best ABBA Concessions: U16s / 60+ £19 show” - The Stage Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new 30th Anniversary Special! ‘This show just gets better and better’ – The Telegraph 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 14 Tickets £25.50 including fees 18/11/2015 16:05:11 SWAN LAKE Thu 28 Apr, 7.30pm Presented by VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET Music by Tchaikovsky DANZFUSION DECA-DANZ Sun 24 Apr, 5pm www.cresset.co.uk One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. Don’t miss this magical evening. Choreographed by Jenna Kane with guest appearances from LEDC choreographed by Laura Marriott. Tickets £12 U16s / 60+ £10 Transaction fee may apply. 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 15 01733 265705 Danzfusion present to you their tenth annual show Deca-Danz. A celebration of the past 10 years of Danzfusion, Jenna brings you her favourite numbers that have featured in past shows from different genres of street dance to contemporary and acrobatic numbers. The show features the whole company of over 150 students ranging from 4-18 year olds with additional competition pieces from the squad teams. “This production looks and feels absolutely right” Worthing Herald “Vienna Festival Ballet, with its talented array of young artistes, ensures you won’t see dancers going through the motions” Oxford Times Tickets £24 including fees Concessions: U16s £17.50 / 60+ £21.50 15 18/11/2015 16:05:15 PASHA KOVALEV www.cresset.co.uk 01733 265705 IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU Sat 30 Apr, 7.30pm 16 After his successful UK Tour - Life Through Dance, Pasha Kovalev, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014, welcomes you to his new and exciting dance spectacular It’s All About You. This is Pasha’s fifth UK tour, and as always you can expect an entertaining evening filled with your favourite music, spectacular dancing, energy, lights and sparkling costumes. The show is a feel-good spectacular, filled with positive emotions and great entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy the show and get ready to Dance! Early booking recommended. Tickets £25 including fees 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 16 18/11/2015 16:05:18 COMEDY CLUB Fri 29 Apr, 8.00pm www.cresset.co.uk Expect the very best comedians and hottest emerging talent from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit, within touching distance! (Touching not recommended, we don’t know where they’ve been!). Mon 9 May 7.30pm Observational maestro Mark Maier headlines the show – he’s a regular member of the world renowned Comedy Store Players, alongside the likes of Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney and Paul Merton. Support comes from surreal Welsh comic Noel James who will be delivering a rich diet of puns and bizarre flights of fancy in his unique, funny and shambolic manner plus rising star Suzi Ruffle who’s been supporting Alan Carr on his UK tour. Tickets £13 including fees in advance Compere for the show is David Ward. £15 on the door (subject to availability) The Cresset will be hosting the richest dance talent that hails from around the Eastern Region, with lots of people still wanting to enter. Watch as the street dance crews, break-dancers and poppers compete for an array of medals and prizes at this actionpacked street dance competition. Presented in style by one of our seasoned presenters. An afternoon ticket guarantees you to see all the big finals and medal • ceremonies. The competition is judged by top industry street dancers. • • Acts are judged on technical difficulty, musical interpretation, synchronization & originality. More information and tickets at www.ukstreetdancechampionships.com 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 17 The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet - Call Me Psychic. Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her 8th year on the road. Sally says “Every night when I’m on stage amazing things happen and it’s a privilege to be able to pass on messages of love and comfort to the people I share my gift with”. This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action! Tickets £26 including fees The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment. 01733 265705 UK STREETDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Sun 1 May 17 18/11/2015 16:05:22 www.cresset.co.uk 01733 265705 JIMMY CARR “Brilliantly inventive puns from this master of the one-liner” - The Guardian “Master of satire and invention” - The Standard “Funnier than most comedians and more magical than Dumbledore on a good day” - Time Out “One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone” - Time Out Tue 10 May 8.00pm Presenting four heavyweight comics in the biggest comedy tour of the year. Featuring double Sony Award winner and star of Mock The Week Gary Delaney, top comedy trickster and star of BBC 1’s The Magicians Pete Firman, Kiwi compere Jarred Christmas and unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team captain and one of Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in the World Sean Hughes. 18 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 18 Tickets £21.50 including fees Tue 17 May AND Tue 5 Jul 8.00pm The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. In that time he’s performed 9 sell-out tours, playing nearly 2,000 shows to over 2 million people across 4 continents. Now all that experience is being put to good use - you can see all the greatest material from his extraordinary career in one show. Tickets £29 including fees This is the very best of Jimmy Carr. 18/11/2015 16:05:25 www.cresset.co.uk Fri 20 May, 7.30pm Page 2 - Left Welcome page 01733 265705 Taking you on a whistle stop tour from London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, Mad About The Musicals bring their 10th Anniversary tour to The Cresset, celebrating the very best songs from the shows you know and love! With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg and many more, the talented cast of Mad About will evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals and West End musicians to bring you the very best show in town! From the poignant All I Ask Of You to the dramatic One Day More, you can sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable London and New York favourites, brought to you by a cast direct from the West End, including Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney - ‘A Pure Slice Of Entertainment’! 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 19 “Outstanding” - The Stage “The best show of its kind” - Encore Mgazine Tickets £26.50 including fees Concessions: U16s / 60+ £24.50 19 18/11/2015 16:05:28 COMEDY CLUB Fri 27 May, 8.00pm BON GIOVI 01733 265705 Fri 27 May 7.30pm An exceptional lineup this month - book early! Headliner Nathan Caton has appeared on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, Radio 4’s Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothin’ and wowing audiences in comedy clubs up and down the UK with his unique blend of charming, charismatic and intelligent on-point comedy. Support comes from Andrew Ryan with his quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanour. Plus rising star Tom Lucy who in the last six months, he has supported the likes of Jack Whitehall and Harry Hill. Catch this natural talent while you can. www.cresset.co.uk Compere for the show is Ben Van Der Velde. 20 Tickets £13 including fees in advance £15 on the door (subject to availability) JHH DANCE - CELEBRATION 2016 Wed 1 & Thu 2 Jun One of the stand-out shows from our 2015 programme, Bon Giovi are back! Fronted by rock vocalist Andrea Ojan, Bon Giovi have toured extensively for over 15 years and are now established as the world’s leading tribute to New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi . The band cover every aspect of Bon Jovi’s extensive career – from the greatest hits such as Living On A Prayer, It’s My Life, Bad Medicine, Always and Wanted Dead or Alive through to more rare tracks that Bon Jovi haven’t performed for many years. Bon Giovi recreate the real experience of a live Bon Jovi show - performing their huge catalogue of songs with energy and authenticity. So if you’re ready to ‘Runaway’ on ‘One Wild Night’ down that ‘Lost Highway’ for a taste of the some of the world’s greatest stadium anthems, this is the closest you’ll get to Tickets £20 including fees the real thing! Concessions: U16s / 60+ £18 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 20 JHH Dance are proud to announce their return to the Cresset stage for the third time, as they invite audiences to celebrate their tenth year of teaching local youngsters to dance at their Stamford-based school. Featuring hundreds of local performers from aged 3 years up and with special appearances from local school groups and past students this promises to be a truly spectacular live event. Memories from past performances and events over the ten year life of the company are combined with brand new work and guest spots from ex-students now working professionally internationally. With a history of ambitious performances to draw upon the team at JHH Dance are excited to dive in to the archive and put on an amazing show bigger than anything Tickets £12 adult, 60+ £10, U16s £8 they’ve attempted before. Transaction fee may apply 18/11/2015 16:05:34 FROM STAGE TO SCREEN Fri 17 Jun, 7.30pm Get the girls together and celebrate summer at our fantastic Ladies Night. Join the beach party with a naughty twist, as topless waiters help serve the carribean cocktails, and gorgeous strippers take to the stage. Come and share a delightful evening of old Hollywood glamour as our fantastic ballroom couple, accompanied by some of the West End’s finest voices, perform the most loved songs from the silver screen. Our outrageous drag queen compere will host the proceedings, and our resident DJ will be keeping you on the dance floor all night long. Come in your best beachwear and get a cheeky free cocktail on arrival. Organising a hen party? Give us a call for group discount offers. Strictly 18+ Tickets £11.50 including fees GRUMPY OLD WOMEN FIFTY SHADES OF BEIGE Wed 15 Jun, 8.00pm For further information, please visit www.magnetictheatre.com Tickets £18.50 including fees Concessions: U16s / 60+ £16.50 THE PUBLIC GETS WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS Tickets £26.50 including fees Sat 18 Jun, doors open 7.30pm From The Jam, featuring Bruce Foxton, make their debut at The Cresset performing a greatest hits show - The Public Gets What the Public Wants. From The Jam will be performing a selection of the classic hits and great album tracks from across their fantastic catalogue. The Jam had amazing chart success with 18 singles and 7 albums to make the top 40 from their debut in 1977 to their break up in 1982. Classic singles include In the City, All Around the World, The Modern World, Strange Town, The Eton Rifles, Going Underground, All standing. Start!, That’s Entertainment, Town Called Tickets £23.50 including fees Malice, Beat Surrender. 01733 265705 “Expect a party” **** The Times 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 21 Perfect for any age, the exceptional cast of From Stage to Screen bring to life well-loved songs from classic movies. FROM THE JAM FEATURING BRUCE FOXTON: Returning after a critically acclaimed, total sell-out spring 2015 tour the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian, writer and original star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs Brown’s Boys BBC One, Coronation Street, ITV1) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is ITV1, Casualty BBC One). “jaw-dropping one-liners” The Stage With over 25 years experience in the entertainment industry, Abigail Jaye and Owen Woodgate formed Magnetic Theatre in 2013. The aim was to produce exceptional entertainment that was accessible and affordable for all. www.cresset.co.uk LADIES NIGHT - BEACH PARTY Fri 10 Jun, 7.30pm 21 18/11/2015 16:05:40 www.cresset.co.uk 01733 265705 COMEDY CLUB Fri 24 Jun, 8.00pm 22 “The band were flawless in their delivery both musically and vocally” – The Express Headliner Charlie Baker who’s instant likability and charming delivery style has earned him a reputation as ‘a superior modern showman’ (The Guardian) - Imagine if Jack Black, Frank Sinatra and Jethro had a son... He is a popular face on TV panels shows having appeared as team captain on CH4’s A Short History Of Everything Else, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, BBC2’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Rob Brydon’s Christmas Special. He also won Let’s Dance for Comic Relief! Support comes from Duncan Oakley with his playful and silly brand of musical comedy plus rising star Sarah Callaghan. Compere for the show is Tickets £13 including fees in advance Dave Twentyman. £15 on the door (subject to availability) WILDCATS LIVE 2016 DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ Sat 25 & Sun 26 Jun, 3.30pm Fri 24 Jun, 7.30pm The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. With over 15 years international touring experience, The Illegal Eagles’ uncanny ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocals and the band’s definitive sound, have won mass audience acclaim both in the UK and abroad. This latest production features all the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit, and a whole lot more! Tickets £24.50 including fees Concessions: U16s / 60+ £23.50 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 22 Wildcats Live is a culmination of performances by children and young people who are part of the theatre school and Post 16 Academy. This year’s show is linked to the theme ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ and features a mix of group songs from the 80’s alongside the usual musical theatre and dance performances. The Mini, Junior and Senior weekly classes perform not only class pieces but larger group numbers, whilst the Post 16 Academy perform their own group medleys. West End Wildcats also perform pieces from the year’s events. The show ends with the Year 2 Academy students performing their ‘leaving song’ as they head off for University or Theatre School. Always a sell out, Wildcats Live is a show not to be missed! Tickets £11 adult, 60+ / U16s £7.50 Transaction fee may apply 18/11/2015 16:05:44 SUMMER DREAMING “The singing & dancing were faultless” - Somerset Gazette www.cresset.co.uk Wed 29 Jun, 7.30pm This fully choreographed, highly interactive roller coaster will celebrate iconic music from the movies, musicals and pop sensations of the 50’s & 60’s. Relive the good old days with the Summer Dreaming gang as they take you back to a time of jiving, soda shops and high school hops, featuring the music of The Shangri-Las, Frankie Avalon, Connie Francis, Elvis, Neil Sedaka, Peggy Lee, The Drifters, Patsy Cline, Ben E King, The Temptations, Lulu, Bill Haley, Nancy Sinatra, Grease and more! Summer Dreaming is a fully interactive extravaganza featuring authentic costumes and iconic dance moves, so be prepared to find your inner Teddy Boy or Girl, and sing along! Fancy dress is highly recommended! *Please note that this show is not affiliated with Grease the Musical 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 23 Tickets £21.50 including fees Concessions: U16s / 60+ £19.50 Fri 8 Jul, 7.30pm Following huge demand after their performance here last year, Let’s Hang On returns to The Cresset with their award-winning celebration of the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! Featuring an anthology of classic hits including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more! Prepare for an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over!! “An authentic masterpiece” - The BBC 01733 265705 From the team who brought you An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show comes Summer Dreaming, the greasiest homage to a bygone era when Elvis was King and all a girl dreamed about was becoming Prom Queen. “These guys are absolutely brilliant” - The Paul O Grady Show www.letshangon.co.uk Tickets £23.50 including fees Concessions: U16s / 60+ £22.50 23 18/11/2015 16:05:47 Russell Watson never imagined he would one day be one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. To date there have been nine studio albums, each one winning more critical acclaim than the one before. Russell is officially the UK’s best selling classical artist ever and has won four Classical BRITS. From performing for HM The Queen to collaborating with Meatloaf, Russell’s voice has taken him around the world. Overcoming two life-threatening brain tumours, Russell is still very much the godfather of classical crossover. This concert is a unique opportunity to hear ‘The Voice’ as you have never heard him before. www.cresset.co.uk 01733 265705 RUSSELL WATSON Fri 12 Aug, 7.30pm 24 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 24 KINDRED CRESSET SUMMER SCHOOL 2016 Mon 15 - Fri 19 Aug 9.30am - 4.30pm daily Following the success of last year’s workshops, Kindred Drama will be running a 5 day Musical Theatre summer school at The Cresset for just £110 per child Summer School offers each child (age 6-18 years) the opportunity to develop their performance skills, guided by our professional actors, choreographers and musicians and also to make new friends as they work towards a final, highly polished performance. This workshop will run for 5 days with the performance on the Friday evening at 6.00pm. Tickets £40 including fees Premium seats £46.50 Please go to www.kindreddrama.com for more information or email now to reserve a place at [email protected] 18/11/2015 16:05:50 THE CRESSET - FULL THEATRE SEATING PLAN STAGE 32 New Website Launched in September, our revamped website at www.cresset.co.uk is proving very popular, with a colourful new look, straightforward navigation, user friendly online booking and loads of information at your fingertips. Book tickets for a show, sign up for the mailing list, reserve a restaurant table, download a wedding brochure, or get in touch with one of our team. There’s plenty to see, so pop along and check it out! We welcome R&R Tanning Recently opened, R&R Tanning in The Cresset are already doing great business, and are well worth a visit this Spring - call in and say hello if you’re passing! 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 5 4 3 2 1 A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H J J 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 K 6 5 4 3 2 1 K AA AA BB BB CC CC DD DD EE EE FF FF GG GG HH HH JJ JJ KK KK LL LL MM MM NN NN PP PP QQ QQ RR RR SS SS TT TT UU UU VV VV • • • • • • Blacked out seats indicate possible unavailability due to restricted viewing Rows A - K are stalls rows on floor level. Rows AA - VV are tiered Wheelchair positions are available by contacting Box Office. Anyone with special access requirements should contact the Box Office before booking to guarantee availability. The Cresset reserves the right to alter the seating plan according to the restrictions and requirements of individual performances. The Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton Centre, Peterborough, PE3 8DX 01733 265705 www.cresset.co.uk 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 25 6 01733 265705 Indoor Car Boot Sale Did you know we host an indoor car boot sale every Saturday? From October to April you can come along on a Saturday morning and pick up a bargain or two - or have a spring clean and earn a few pounds in the process! Pitches are just £5 each and tables are provided. 28 www.cresset.co.uk Cresset News 31 30 29 A 25 18/11/2015 16:05:54 Autumn 2016 preview www.cresset.co.uk 01733 265705 Autumn plays host to some fantastic shows this year, and as always culminates with our magical Christmas Panto. 26 With the usual mix of Comedy, Live Music, top quality Tribute Shows, Dance and fantastic entertainment it’s another packed season. September includes the latest performance from the Russian State Opera with the iconic Carmen. These stunning live productions are fast becoming our season highlight, and well worth a visit. Comedy is always a big part of the programme and this season is no exception as Kevin Bloody Wilson pays us a visit on the second of his final farewell tours (perhaps!). Also in the diary are Ross Noble, Henning Wehn, Al Murray and a cracking Comedy Club lineup. Our favourite Loose Woman, Jane McDonald brings her latest tour to The Cresset on 18th September for an unmissable night of entertainment, and there’s loads more live music in October as The Sensational 60’s Experience return with their biggest lineup ever! Fri 21 Oct One show you simply must book early for is The Dreamboys on 21 October. These guys just get more and more popular and their 2016 production is expected to sell out well in advance. Ladies you have been warned! One of our season highlights, the fabulous Magic of Motown rolls into town on 3 November, celebrating 10 years on the road and still sounding incredible! Keep an eye out for more shows, sign up to the mailing list, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook for the most up to date info. 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 26 18/11/2015 16:06:00 What’s On Cresset Events Calendar 2016 February 2016 Fri 5 The King Of Pop: Navi Love to Dance Sat 6 10 - 11 Primary Schools Dance Festival Thu 18 Spectacular 60’s Sun 21 Brian Conley Roy Orbison & Friends Fri 26 Fri 26 Comedy Club June 2016 1 - 2 Jem’s Hip Hop: Celebration 2016 Ladies Night Fri 10 Wed 15 Grumpy Old Women From Stage to Screen Fri 17 Thu 18 From the Jam The Illegal Eagles Fri 24 Fri 24 Comedy Club 25 - 26 Wildcats: Don’t Stop Believing Wed 29 Summer Dreaming September 2016 War Games Sun 4 Diddy David Hamilton Fri 9 Sun 11 10th Planet Events Tue 13 Carmen - Live Opera Fri 16 Mercury Sun 18 Jane McDonald Thank ABBA for the music Fri 23 Forever Jackson Fri 30 October 2016 Thu 13 Henning Wehn Thu 20 Andrew Dee - Psychic Fri 21 The Dreamboys Tue 25 Vienna Festival Ballet Wed 26 An Evening of Dirty Dancing Fri 28 The Sensational 60’s Experience November 2016 Tony Stockwell: Psychic Medium Tue 1 The Magic of Motown Thu 3 Re-Take That Fri 4 Wed 9 Kevin Bloody Wilson Thu 17 Bye Bye Baby Xmas Party Fri 18 The Rod Stewart Story Mon 21 Stars of Irish Country Tue 29 Ross Noble July 2016 December 2016 Tue 5 Jimmy Carr That’ll Be The Day Thu 1 Let’s Hang On Fri 8 Sun 17 Bourne to Dance More shows are being added all the time, check the website for the most up to date listings. Join the mailing list for to be first in line for new shows and offers! 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 27 01733 265705 March 2016 Tue 1 Ed Byrne Wed 2 Madam Butterfly Let’s Twist Again Thu 3 Thu 10 A1 Music Festival Ireland’s Call Fri 11 Sat 12 Rewind: 80’s Party Night 17 – 19 RARE Productions - Bugsy Malone Country Superstars Fri 25 Comedy Club Fri 25 May 2016 Sun 1 UK StreetDance Championships Mon 9 Psychic Sally Tue 10 All Star Stand-Up Tour Tue 17 Jimmy Carr Mad About The Musicals Fri 20 Bon Giovi Fri 27 Comedy Club Fri 27 August 2016 Fri 12 Russell Watson 15 - 19 Kindred Summer School www.cresset.co.uk January 2016 Sun 10 Minevention Sun 17 Circus Starr Sat 23 Sporting Saturday 30 - 31 Encore Dance - Magical Moves April 2016 Fri 1 Bye Bye Baby 5 – 9 PODS – Hairspray Thu 21 That’ll Be The Day Arrival: The Hits of ABBA Fri 22 Sun 24 Danzfusion Thu 28 Swan Lake - Vienna Festival Ballet Comedy Club Fri 29 Sat 30 Pasha Kovalev 27 18/11/2015 16:06:02 The Cresset Ltd, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8DX 24pp A5 brochure master.indd 28 18/11/2015 16:06:07