margate theatres guide autumn 2013

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Margate

Autumn

Theatres

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Oct toDec2013

Guide

“We Need Medicine” Tour

Novemebr 23rd 2013, 7.30pmTickets: £23.00

THEFRATELLIS.COM

New album “We Need Medicine” out 7th October

An AEG Live, Academy Music Group, DF Concerts and53 Degrees presentation by arrangement with ITB

Margate Theatres Guide Autumn 2013 Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online2

Welcome to our latest theatres brochure

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The merging of resources for the Theatre Royal and the Winter Gardens continues to develop and provide improvements to the programming at both venues – your increased support has been greatly appreciated with a noticeable improvement in audience numbers.The long- term future relies on the support of the local community and through our engagement projects such as the ‘Open Day’ and recently ‘Shakespeare on the beach’ we were able to introduce live theatre to the whole community – Thank you to everyone who attended these events. We’re delighted to announce that this autumn we’ll be opening our doors again, working in partnership with the Tudor House and Margate Museum, to bring you a Margate Heritage Trail on November 2nd. We do hope you’ll be able to join us!

Our Youth theatre groups and the ‘Children in Need’ backed Inspirations project continue to flourish and subsidised places will be available in September – please contact the Box Office (01843 292795) for an application form.

This forthcoming autumn will see a diverse programme of events across both theatres with artists and production companies new and old appearing at our theatres – opera and ballet to comedy and pop can all be experienced over the next few months. Traditional pantomime ‘Cinderella ‘will be making a welcome return to the Theatre Royal in December with early booking discounts now available – this will make an affordable treat for the whole family this Christmas!

Our hugely popular Christmas Party Nights are available at the Winter Gardens and Dover Town Hall again this year and to celebrate the arrival of the New Year we have events for the whole family at all of our venues.

Your Leisure is working with other agencies on a longer term plan through the regeneration and operation of both theatres for the benefit of the local community increasing the number of visitors to the area. Your continued support is vital and becoming a ‘Friend of the Margate Theatres’ is a great way to show your support and enjoy discounted tickets!

Don’t forget we are able to offer a variety of venues for hire including Northdown House in Margate and the Maison Dieu in Dover, for all types of family celebrations, business meetings and company functions from 10 to 900 persons. Our team at the Winter Gardens will always be pleased to offer advice and assistance in organising your special event. Outside catering services and sound equipment can also be provided for most types of events – please call 01843 292795 for more information.

Your Leisure enjoyed a busy summer with the opening of the new pool and Spa at Ramsgate and an expansion of our current membership schemes to provide enhanced benefits to our customers

Please visit our website at www.yourleisure.uk.com for the latest news and special offers on all the services we provide across Thanet and Dover.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers (new and existing) for their continued support and we all look forward to welcoming you at one of our facilities in the very near future.

Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!

Steve DavisManaging Director


Friday 20th September - 7.30pmComedy Store Management & 4DVD proudly present

Steve Hughes & Tom Stade

Saturday 21st September - 7.30pmOperaUpClose

La BohèmeBy Giacomo Puccini. In a new English version by Robin Norton Hale

Having joined Reginald D Hunter on nationwide tours in 2010 and 2011, and sold out shows at the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New Zealand Comedy Festivals, the sublime Australian comic and ex heavy-metal drummer Steve Hughes is back playing to packed theatres across the UK with his own full show “While it’s still legal”.Expect intelligent, straight-talking social commentary from one of the most original and thought-provoking performers to grace the UK circuit.

“ROCK ’N’ ROLL COMICHARD-EDGED, SMART ANDVERY FUNNY” Time Out

Winner of the 2011 Olivier Award for Best Opera and Whatsonstage.com Award for Best Off-West End Production, OperaUpClose burst onto the opera scene back in 2009 with this fresh and brilliantly youthful production of Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème.

Follow the ups and downs of idealistic students Rodolfo and Marcello and their girlfriends Mimi and Musetta, as they bicker, party, try to make ends meet and follow their dreams. The comedy of the first half of this hugely popular production heightens its tragic ending, with audiences saying this 21st century version of La Bohème affected them like no other.

And Canadian superstar Tom Stade Totally Rocks! Join this “part devil, part dude” (Scotsman) direct from his smash-hit run at the Edinburgh Festival in this rollicking, carefree show; brilliantly mischievous and charming, frequently cutting close to the bone and packed with sharp and inventive observations. Catch comedy’s coolest stand-up before he explodes into a household name.

“SUBLIME, IMAGINATIVE, ORIGINAL & HILARIOUS” Rhod Gilbert

Running Time: approx 2 hours 20 mins (inc interval)Ages: 16+Tickets: £17.50, Concs £15.50

Now for the first time and fresh from the West-End and a national tour, Theatre Royal Margate audiences have the chance to experience the show that changed the face of opera.

With live piano accompaniment.

“MADLY BRILLIANT... AN UPDATED, ZINGY TRANSLATION...A FRESH REDISCOVERY.”The Times

Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval)Tickets: £20, Concs £18, Friends £15, Under 25s & Restricted View £12

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Friday 27th - 2.30pm, Saturday 28th - 7.30pm & Sunday 29th September - 2.30pm Gordon Clarkson Productions

Twilight Song*

Rose Nicholls is a lady of 78 who has to enter residential care. Her daughter Sue, and grandson Gary have the unenviable task of clearing Rose’s house. Rose appears not to have thrown anything away since the mid 50’s.

Rose and Sue have always had an uneasy relationship, and Rose seems to blame Sue for everything. This play explores the effect on all concerned when someone enters residential care, including the staff and residents who have to adjust to a new arrival.

Running Time: approx 1 ½ hours (+ interval)Tickets: £10, Concs £8, Groups of 10+ £9Friends buy 2 get 1 FREE on Saturday

As Sue and Gary sort through a lifetime of hoarding, they discover secrets, and are able to get an insight into Rose’s life, which may explain some of her actions over the years. Through a series of flashbacks, the audience witness these events, in tandem with the present struggle with the inevitable.

Twilight Song is a thought provoking and occasionally hilarious play, demonstrating that situations, and people, are not always what they seem to be, and celebrates love...in life...and death.

Sunday 22nd September - 3pm

The Royal MarinesAssociation Concert Band

Sunday 22nd September3pm

THE ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION CONCERT BAND

The Royal Marines band service has built a world class reputation by their thrilling performances worldwide for over a century.

Many of its musicians, on leaving the service, go on to successful music careers but their links with the Royal Marines seldom diminishes.

In response to public demand, these former RM musicians have formed their own band, which matches the highest standards of the serving bands.

Tickets are available from:Cinque Port Music01304 210600 / 827391www.cinqueportmusic.co.uk

Tickets £14 2nd Tier £13, Tier £12

Winter Gardens

The Royal Marines Band service has built a world class reputation by their thrilling performances worldwide for over a century. Many of its musicians, on leaving the service, go on to successful music careers but their links with the Royal Marinesseldom diminishes. In response to public demand, these former RM musicians have formed their own band, which matches the highest standards of the serving bands.

Tickets: £14 1st tier, £13 2nd Tier, £12 3rd TierTickets are available from Cinque Port Music 01304 210600/827391 www.cinqueportmusic.co.ukTickets also available on the evening fromthe Box Office

*local production

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Sunday 29th September - 1pm

Postman Pat

Premier Stage Productions is delighted to present a brand new, fun filled, allaction show featuring everyone’s favourite postman.

See Pat and his friends live on stage, with an exciting new story based around the forthcoming feature film.As local talent scouts come to Greendale, Pat’s friends encouragehim to give it a go.

Ages: 3 – 6 Tickets: £12.50, Children £10.50,Family of 4 £42

How will he get on? Will Pat become a new singing sensation and leave his postbag behind?

With songs, laughs and participation, together with brand new scenery and costumes, Postman Pat Live is the must see show for 3-6 year olds this year - coming to your theatre very soon!

Postman Pat® © 2012 Woodland Animations Limited. Original writer John Cunliffe. Lic. Royal Mail Group plc

Wednesday 2nd October - 7.30pmFol Espoir

Winston on the Run

It’s 1899 and escaped prisoner-of-war Winston Churchill is in a fiendish spot of bother: lost in the African savannah, wanted ‘Dead or Alive’ and hounded by the scathing words of his dead father. Experience the coming-of-age of Britain’s greatest hero in this gripping true story of adventure, audacity and imperial folly.

Followed by a presentation and Q&A session from writer/performer Freddie Machin on the letters, photographs and archive material that inspired the show’s creation.

“A GEM OF NEW WRITING” Three Weeks

“CONSISTENTLY ENTERTAINING AND OFTEN HILARIOUS” Exuent Magazine

Running time:65 mins + 25 min post show presentationAges: 12+Tickets: £12, Friends £10, Under 25s £8, Schools £6

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Sunday 6th October - 5pmWorld Premiere Presented By Vienna Festival Ballet

Snow White

Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their brand new production of Snow White.

World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question, who is the fairest one of all?

Based on the traditional Grimm’s Brothers story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements, an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, a shiny red apple and Prince Charming.

This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family.

“AN EXCELLENT COMPANY OF TALENTED YOUNG DANCERS. THEIR ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM IS BREATHTAKING.” Ents24.Com

Tickets: £18.50, Concs & Friends £17.50,Under 16s £12.50

Saturday 5th October - 7.30pmSell a Door Theatre Company

GhostsBy Henrik Ibsen. Adapted by Alfred Enoch from William Archer’s translation.

“Whenever I take up a newspaper, I seem to see ghosts gliding between the lines.”

Helen Alving is trapped in a world where her family’s legacy threatens scandal. She is desperately trying to conceal her husband’s philandering past by building an orphanage in his name. But the celebrated return of her estranged son Oswald brings Helen’s ghosts back to haunt her, and all hopes of success are reduced to ashes.

Sell a Door Theatre Company is back by popular demand, following their triumphant production of George Orwell’s 1984 here in June.

Education Pack available

Running time:2 hours 10 mins (inc interval) + post show discussionTickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends £10, Schools £8

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Monday 7th October - 8pm

The Lumberjacks

Wednesday 9th October - 7.30pm

Ha Ha Holmes! STARRING JOE PASQUALE

The funniest comedy event of the year!

THE UNMISSABLE SHERLOCK HOLMES SPOOF!STARRING

JOE PASQUALEWITH

BEN LANGLEY ANDREW FETTES

HHHHH ‘THE FUNNIEST THING ON SIX LEGS

I CANNOT REMEMBER WHEN ILAUGHED SO MUCH’

CROYDON ADVERTISER · 2012

‘AS CLEVER AS IT IS WITTY... A REAL LAUGH OUT

LOUD EVENING’ THE STAGE · 2012

THERE’S A BEAST ON THE MOORS, A CRIME TO BE SOLVED, ANDWITH THE HA HA TEAM ON THE CASE WHAT CAN GO RIGHT?!!?

There’s a beast on the moors, a crime to be solved, and with the Ha Ha team on the case – what can go right?!

You’d be absolutely barking mad to miss this pipe-smoking new show from theatre’s funniest parodists as Holmes and Watson embark on their most dangerous adventure yet ... hunting down The Hound of The Baskervilles.

It’s elementary! It’s also downright hilarious as comedic national treasure Joe Pasquale, direct from his West End run in Spamalot, takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes. As one of the UK’s top stand-ups Joe brings mirthful merriness to the proceeding, but will he be skating on thin ice?

Running time: 2 hours 20 mins (inc interval)Tickets: £20, Friends & Restricted View £18

Stewart Francis, Craig Campbell and Glenn Wool – the UK’S favourite Canadian comedians - will each perform a solo show as a rotating triple bill, as part of the hugely successful touring stand-up comedy tour The Lumberjacks. Following their acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival last year, The Lumberjacks hit the road in April this year and have been playing to packed theatres and garnering fantastic reviews up and down the UK. All of these Canucks perform their own set, side-by-side, on their debut UK tour of The Lumberjacks.Stewart, Craig and Glenn are at the top of their comedy game right now. They each have their refreshingly contrasting styles, but you can see them come together and perform their own uniquely individual material on the same night. With something here for everyone guaranteed, the audience is in for an eclectic and exciting show.

Ages: 16+ Tickets: £16

With writer Ben Langley as Doctor Watson and Andrew Fettes as everyone else, this sure-fire wonderfully ridiculous show is well worth an investigation.

Has the beast bitten off more than he can chew when confronted by our crime stopping team? Will Holmes find his deerstalker and will the deer be happy when he does? Stick some shag in your pipe and visit 221b Baker Street for the most gripping comic caper of the age!

“AS CLEVER AS IT IS WITTY...A REAL LAUGH OUT LOUD EVENING” The Stage

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Friday 11th October - 7.30pmHouse and China Plate Presents Caroline Horton & Company

Mess

Josephine is putting on a play - Boris and Sistahl help. It’s about anorexia. But don’t let that put you off. Unflinchingly they confront big issues (and extremely tiny ones). Today they will tackle a particularly thin elephant in the room. Obsession, addiction and not wanting to get out of bed: a play with songs from ‘You’re Not Like Other Girls Chrissy’ creator and 2013 Olivier Award nominee Caroline Horton.

Running time: 70 minutes (no interval)Ages: 13+Tickets: £12, Friends £10, Under 25s & Restricted View £8, Schools £6

Friday 11th October - 8pm

The Dreamboys Fit & Famous 2013 Tour

After a massive sold out 2012 Tour,The Dreamboys are back with a brand new Show and Tour for 2013 titled:The Dreamboys Fit & Famous 2013 Tour.

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced.

With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women, This Morning andThe Only Way Is Essex, The

Dreamboys have earned themselves the only male strip group in history to have celebrity status. If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the UK, then look no further then these incredible stripping hunks.

An action packed 2 hour Show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more! This is one action packed night of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem that will leave you breathless which you simply cannot afford to miss!

Book your tickets NOW girls, before it’s too late!

Ages: Strictly18+ Tickets: £22.50, £19.501x Free ticket for groups of 10

2012 Stage Award Winnerfor Best Ensemble.

2013 Argus Angel Award(Brighton Fringe 2013)

2013 OFFIEBest New Play Nomination

“COMES PERILOUSLY CLOSE TO GENIUS AND ANNOUNCES HORTON AS A MAJOR MAJOR TALENT” Time Out

“ONE OF THE ODDEST, FUNNIEST, SADDEST PIECES OF THEATRE I’VE SEEN IN SOME TIME” The Independent

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Sunday 13th October - 7.30pmFever Productions

Sinatra, Sequins & Swing The Capitol Years Live!

Saturday 12th October - 2pmBig Wooden Horse

Don’t Let The PigeonDrive the Bus!

Prepare to be wowed by this spectacular salute to the music & Hollywood glamour of the 1950’s, starring UK’s most exciting purveyors of swing – admired Big Band Jazz singer Kevin Fitzsimmons, retro jazz-cabaret starlet Kitty La Roar and the full-on-&-fabulous 13 piece Pete Long Orchestra (famed MD of Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, Goodman All-Stars & Echoes of Ellington Orchestras) – delivering iconic 1950’s hits, humour and exciting old-style Hollywood glamour!

Running time: 2 hours (+ interval)Ages: 15+Tickets: £20, Concs £18, Friends £17, Restricted View £15

A show full of fun & feathers for children 3 and upwards. This lively show features original music and lots of audience participation! The friendly bus driver leaves us with one simple instruction: “Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!” However, the Pigeon is very clever and whines, bribes, pleads and even sings a song to get his own way… BUT WILL YOU LET HIM DRIVE???

This show has been thrilling children in the UKfor over three years and has just returned from a successful tour of the USA and Canada. AuthorMo Willems has won six Emmy Awards as a writer and animator for Sesame Street was recently awarded the Caldecott Honor for children’s literature.

Running time: 50 minutes (no interval)Ages: 3+Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

Indulge in over 30 of the biggest & best hits including World on a String, Come Fly with Me, You Make Me Feel So Young, Makin Whoopee and They Can’t Take That Away From Me.

Fans of Big Bands, Swing, Rat Pack, 50s Hollywood/Vintage, and of course, Frank Sinatra, should catch it when they can.

It’s the Big Band night of the year!

“SENSATIONAL” - Time Out

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Sunday 13th October - 11am to 4pmThanet FairTrade Initiative Presents

World Food Day

Agricultural Cooperatives: Key To Feeding The World

Join the ‘Stand Up Against Poverty’

Visit the ‘Global Poverty’ Workshop;-

Story telling, face painting, drumming workshops, exhibitions, hands-on activities for children, craft and trade stands, musical entertainment, raffle... and much, much more!

www.thanetfairtradeinitiative.org.uk

Admission: Free

Tuesday 15th October - 4.30pm

The BodyguardTheatre Trip

Wednesday 16th October - 7.30pm

Jeremy Hardy

The Bodyguard, based on the smash hit film which starred Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston,is now playing in London’s West End starringGloria Onitiri & Lloyd Owen.

A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics, including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

We’re taking the hassle of getting you there and bringing you back with some of the best seats on offer!

Tickets: £60, Friends £55

Jeremy Hardy has been a stand-up comic since1984 and will be one until he dies or wins the lottery.Jeremy is best known for his work on Radio 4, notably on News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation. In 2010, he published a book, My Family and Other Strangers, chronicling his desperate search for interesting ancestors.

“IN AN IDEAL WORLD, JEREMY HARDY WOULD BE EXTREMELY FAMOUS, BUT AN IDEAL WORLD WOULD LEAVE HIM WITHOUT MOST OF HIS BEST MATERIAL.” The Guardian

“A COMIC GENIUS.” Sandi Toksvig

Ages: 14+Tickets: £14, Unwaged £5 (proof of status required)

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Thursday 17th October - 7.30pmPickled Image in association with The North Wall

The Shop of Little Horrors

Friday 18th October - 6pm DoorsEvent starts 7.30pmPremier League Darts Champion Set For Margate

Back to the Future Darts

One of the brightest talents in professional sport will be showing off his sensational skills in this exciting event. Darts star Michael van Gerwen, who recently stormed to victory in the Premier League Darts, will appear at the Winter Gardens alongside former World ChampionAndy Fordham.

The 24-year-old defeated 16-time World Champion Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, who is generally regarded as the greatest darts player ever, to clinch the £150,000 Premier League first prize at London’s O2 earlier in May. The night will provide local darts players and fans with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share the stage with one of the two sporting heroes as all ticket holders will be entered into a draw to play against the professionals.

Tickets: £20, VIPs £40VIP’s are allocated balcony seats, tickets include food and meet & greet with the players (before 6.30pm)

Grimlake’s Emporium of Novelties: a dilapidated shop on the outskirts of Nowhere, where corny magic tricks, ventriloquist dummies and strange puppets collect dust and cobwebs. But Grimlake is growing old and time is running out to find someone to keep the Emporium open, someone who shares his peculiar passion for puppets.

Enter Eric. He’s young, he’s eager, and he’s seen all the Muppet movies, twice. He’s the perfect applicant. But Eric discovers there’s so much to learn.

The Shop of Little Horrors is a dark and twisted show with a wicked sense of humour, using extraordinary puppets, masks and props.

“Go and see it … When you get home, lock any of your children’s toys that look faintly human into a cupboard. Then put some earplugs in so you can’t hear them chatting to each other about what they’re going to do to you when you’re asleep.” Northern Soul

P.S. This show contains no carnivorous plants!

Running time: 1 hour (no interval)Ages: 12+Tickets: £10, Under 25s Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

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Saturday 19th October - 7.30pmMelanie Wilson and Fuel present

Landscape IIBy Melanie Wilson.

Three women separated by a hundred years start a conversation across time. Their parallel experiences reveal shared imaginings of identity and escape, as menacing undercurrents steal into their solitary and reflective lives. Their letters, diaries, drawings and photographs expose a series of threatening episodes and unsettling occurrences. As the landscape presses in on them, they draw upon the threads that connect them to survive.

Landscape II is a compelling solo work by Melanie Wilson. This bold hybrid of performance, film and sound art creates a highly contemporary and minutely observed piece of new theatre.

When was the last time you laughed out loud in a post office queue; were inspired while waiting for the bus; or contemplated something beautiful because your mate was running late?

While You Wait is a series of podcasts, each of which is a different meditation on the idea of waiting created by artists, in collaboration with academics from King’s College London. Artists this season include Brian Lobel, Rachel Mars, The Company, Dave Price and Caroline Horton (bringing her show Mess to the Theatre Royal on October 11th).

You can listen to the podcasts for free on the While You Wait listening stations in the Circle Bar.

...and in the Circle BarFuel, Roundhouse & King’s Cultural Institute present

While You Wait

And if you like this… Fuel also presents “Ring” at Tom Thumb Theatre Margate on Thursday September 26th 6.30pm & 8.30pm.

“WILSON’S LANGUAGE IS DAZZLING...AND THE CRISP, IMMERSIVE SOUND DESIGN IS ASTONISHING.” Time Out, Critic’s Choice (on Autobiographer) “A REMARKABLE POET IN WORD AND SOUND.” The Scotsman

Funded by Arts Council England. Supported by Warwick Arts Centre and Battersea Arts Centre. Developed as part of the Jerwood Residencies at Cove Park which are supported by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation.

Running time: 1 hour (no interval) + post show discussionTickets: £15, Concs £10

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Buy a combined ticket to see both Landscape II and Ring for just £18,Concs £12.50 fromwww.fueltheatre.com/projects/landscape-ii

Commissioners include Unity Theatre and Dublin Theatre Festival. Funded by Arts Council England and a Wellcome Trust Arts Award.

Image: Sheila Burnett.


Plus SpecialGuests

Tickets: £15

Monday 21st October - Doors 7pm Wednesday 23rd October - 7.30pm

Alexei Sayle

The godfather of alternative comedy in his first full length stand-up show in 17 years following two sold-out London seasons.

“MODERN COMEDY? WE OWE IT ALL TOONE MAN.” Chortle

“STILL GOBBY AND ENGAGINGLYSELF-DEPRECATING.” Evening Standard

“FEARLESSLY FUNNY… THE MATERIAL HAS A CEREBRAL SKEW THAT THRILLS AND SURPRISES AT EVERY TURN.” Metro

“A TRUE LEGEND GOES BACK TO HIS ROOTS.” Time Out

Ages: 16+Tickets: £15

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Booking Fee £2 per ticket in person/phone,£3 per ticket online.


Thursday 24th October - 7.30pm Rhum and Clay

A Strange Wild Song

Friday 25th October - 7.15pm The Royal British Legion Presents

Festival of Remembrance

A Strange Wild Song takes the audience to northern France during the Second World War, where three children encounter a lost American soldier. When the soldier’s camera is unearthed decades later, fragments of a half-developed war explode into the present-day.

Accompanied by a live musical score, critically acclaimed Rhum and Clay tell an unforgettable tale using movement, stunning imagery and absurdist humour.

“Without a doubt one of the best pieces of theatre out there at this year’s festival.” Festival Journal

“IRRESISTIBLY DAFT … ODDBALL COMEDY AND GENUINE PATHOS” The Herald

THE SCOTSMAN ‘HOT SHOW’

The Herald

Fringe Review

BROADWAY BABY

Festival Journal

Running time: 1 hour (no interval) + post show Q & AAges: 11+Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Under 25s £8, Schools £6

The Royal British Legion leads a Festival of Remembrance with the Band of the Grenadier Guards and the Parade of Service Representatives and Standards.

An opportunity to pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women and remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

Tickets: £8.50 1st Tier, £7.50 2nd Tier, £6.50 3rd Tier

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Saturday 26th October - 12pm to 3pm

Kids’ Halloween Party

Saturday 26th October - 7.30pm

Eliza Carthy & Tim Eriksen

Eliza Carthy and Tim Eriksen are two of the most respected voices in traditional folksong. Together they form a powerhouse duo that is, in turns, hilarious and heartbreaking, intense and joyful.

Eliza Carthy is one of the most engaging performers of her generation. Twice nominated for the Mercury Prize and winner of innumerable other accolades over a 15 year career, Eliza has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists including, Paul Weller, Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Nick Cave, Patrick Wolf and Bob Neuwirth. More than most, Eliza Carthy has revitalised folk music and captured the most hardened of dissenters with intelligent, charismatic and boundary-crossing performance.

Tickets: £15, Concs £13, Restricted View £10

Following a ‘Sell-Out’ event last year, we are proudto announce the return of our Halloween Kids’ Party

Get into the spirit of Halloween with bewitching fun.

Give your little horrors the spooks with strangestories and gruesome games and then dance theafternoon away to your favourite party tunes.Children will receive a free party pack, freechildren’s games, free spooking sideshow stalls.

Basket Meals will be available to purchase throughout the event.

Age: 11 and under.Tickets: £7 ChildAdult: Free (when accompanying children).

Tim Eriksen is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes from New England and Southern Appalachia.

He combines hair-raising vocals with inventive accompaniment on banjo, fiddle, guitar and bajo sexto - a twelve string Mexican acoustic bass - creating a distinctive hardcore Americana sound that ranges from the bare bones of solo unaccompanied singing to the lush, multi-layered arrangements on “Josh Billings Voyage,” his new album of northern roots American music.

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Sunday 27th October - 5pm

LDN Wrestling

Sunday 27th October - 7.30pmMid Wales Opera

Albert HerringBy Benjamin Britten and Eric Crozier

photo robert workman

Another show with a sensational line-up of top stars in a 2 hour, action packed event for all the family to enjoy.

Come and experience that great ringside atmosphere LIVE! as these giants of the ring use the high flying moves you’ve seen on world-wide TV wrestling events.

Boo the bad guys and cheer on your favourites, as you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the rip-roaring action. Then meet the stars yourself at the end of the show!

Family friendly prices make this the best value ticket in town. The kids will be talking about it for weeks after the show.

Tickets: £12, Concs £10, Family of 4 £40

Mid Wales Opera return to celebrate Britten’s centenary with a new production of his classic comic gem. In this witty and irreverent depiction of village life, all eyes fall on Albert when the local maidens fail to offer up a suitably virginal Queen of the May. And when something naughty is slipped into Albert’s victory glass of lemonade things take a turn for the worse…

One of the composer’s most perfect gems - witty and irreverent – this comedy opera is bound to bring a smile to your face…

“THE EVER-ADVENTUROUS MID WALES OPERA” The Guardian

Running Time: 2 hours 40 mins (inc 1 interval)Tickets £25, £20, £15

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Saturday 26th October - 8pm to late

Halloween Dining Experience

The Margate Winter Gardens is coming over all ghoulish for Halloween with a very Special Spooky Night.If you are a fan of our Winter Wonderland events you’re love the nightmare twist on this evening!We will be serving a three course meal that promises to put you in frightfully good spirits. On arrival you’ll be greeted by our Witches Brew cocktail, with a offaling of devilish Mini Toads & Finger Selection. From there diners will be seated and served our spooky Pumpkin Risotto. Prepare you fangs for our main course Vampire Stake with an autopsy of Forest Fungi & Garlic, embalmed in a Blood Red Merlot with a selection of Nutritional Bites. Your eating experience will be topped off with DEATH by Chocolate and Creepy Coffee.

A Killer Night of FUN, FOOD and MUSIC awaits!

Ages: 18+ Tickets: £25 New Guests, £23.50 Previous Guests (include 3 course meal).May Contain Nuts or Grisly Bits

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Monday 28th October - 2pmHiccup Theatre

PinocchioA new version by Michael Rosen

Tuesday 29th October - 7.30pmChris Goode & Company and the Unicorn Theatre

Monkey BarsBy Chris Goode

Tuesday 29th October - Doors 2.30pmGordon Clarkson Productions

Simple Simon In New Adventures of Robin Hood

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A wonderful show for families with small children packed with song, comedy and lots of joining in!

TICKETS ONLY £6.50plus 50p per ticket booking charge

Tuesday 29th October 2013 at 2.30pm

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A Magical Adventure for Families.

Follow Pinocchio and his grasshopper friend as they set out on an adventure – to find some fun! Now... if only his nose would just stay still! Hiccup Theatre join forces with acclaimed writer for children Michael Rosen (“We’re going on a Bear Hunt”) to bring Carlo Collodi’s classic tale to life. Live music, puppetry, physical storytelling and longer and longer noses combine in a magical combination for children and their grown ups.

“DELIGHTFUL, ENERGETIC, ENOUGH CHARM TO BUTTER CRUMPETS” The Stage On “Rumpelstiltskin”


Running Time : 55 minsAges: 4+Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

What if we listened to children as if they were grownups? Award-winning writer Chris Goode asked forty 8 - 10 year olds to talk about their lives. About being scared, getting lost, being brave, growing up. About the adult world that surrounds and awaits them. About family and faith and their favourite sweets. In Monkey Bars, their words are spoken by adults – playing adults in adult situations. An Edinburgh Festival sell-out, Monkey Bars offers a revelatory insight into what children are trying to tell us about their lives that we don’t always hear.Fringe First Award Winner, Edinburgh Festival 2012.

“HILARIOUS AND POIGNANT BY TURNS… BEAUTIFULLY STAGED.” The Telegraph

Running time: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval)Ages: 14+Tickets: £14, Under 25s £10

Robin Hood has lost lovely Maid Marion, and Friar Tuck has gone missing too! Robin thinks that the evil Sheriff of Nottingham is behind their disappearance.

Fairy Stardust enlists the help of Simple Simon and his faithful pet cat Tommy and together, they discover a magical plot the Sheriff has hatched with the Witch of the Woods “Grizelda” to kidnap the good guys so that he can once again rule Nottingham Forest!

Packed full of song and comedy, and “Stage Spots” where lucky children from the audience are selected at random to get up on stage with Simon and take part is games and songs for small prizes!Terrific value for families with small children!

*Local productionAges: Under 7sTickets: £6.50

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Thursday 31st October - 7.30pm Scandalnights presents

The Day of the DeadWith Emily Parrish, TUUP, Clare Muireann Murphy& Ben Haggarty

Friday 1st November - 7.30pm Seabright Productions

Eric & Little Ern

With Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel as Morecambe and Wise.

Direct from a sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival

This brilliantly funny tribute to Morecambe and Wise uses classic scripts to vividly recreate some of the finest moments of the great double act’s television and stage performances.

Tickets: £16, Concs £14, Friends £12, Restricted View £10

Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, three storytellers dig deep into their potent repertoires to dance hand-in-hand with that dynamic trio - God, the Devil and Death. Enter a bizarre and quirky celebration of the Mexican festival of the Dias de Los Muertos, where dead ancestors are honoured and Death is mocked, cheated and saluted by turn.

Expect ritual, stories, and magical mayhem...ScandalNights is a storytelling club for grownups that runs on the second Friday of every month at the Tom Thumb Theatre, with special events at the Theatre Royal Margate.

Running time: 2 hours (+ interval)Ages: 14+Tickets: £10, Concs £8

“THE FULL HOUSE AND STANDING OVATION ARE IN THEMSELVES ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. AN ABSOLUTE JOY” Broadway Baby

“A BEAUTIFULLY BALANCED, BRILLIANTLY ACTED AND INCREDIBLY MOVING PIECE” Chortle

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Saturday 2nd November - 10am - 4pmTheatre Royal Margate, the Tudor House and Margate Museum invite you to a

Margate Heritage Trail

Join us as three of Margate’s most fascinating buildings throw open their doors for you to explore this autumn.

Buy one ticket for £3 (children under 16 go free) from any of the venues throughout the day or in advance from the Winter Gardens Box Office and join our heritage trail for one day only.

Tickets (which give entry to all 3 venues) £3. Children under 16 go Free. (No booking fee)

Theatre Royal Margate - Throughout the day our volunteer ushers will be on hand to guide you round the theatre’s nooksand crannies and answer your questions.

History Talk - But if you want to know more, join us at 2pm in the theatre for a FREE talk by Ian Dickie (author of “A Short History of the Theatre Royal Margate”) and find out fascinating information about the theatre’s history and past actors.

Backstage Tours - Or if you’d like to know what goes on behind the scenes, why not join one of our backstage tours, led by Technical Manager Jay Thomas. The backstage tours are FREE and last approx. 30 minutes. Starting at 11am they will run every half hour until the last one at 3pm. As numbers are strictly limited to 10 per tour, please make your reservation on arrival.

There will be FREE refreshments throughout the day from the stalls bar.

The Tudor House, King StreetOne of Margate’s oldest buildings, dating back to the first half of the sixteenth century, damaged in WW2 and only opened to the public in 2006 after substantial restoration.

Margate Museum - which is housed in the second oldest building in Margate town, and which has served as Margate’s town hall, police station and magistrates’ court.Here, visitors can see many treasuresfrom Margate’s glorious past.

The Museum and Tudor House are staffed by volunteers who are happy to guide you in your discovery and to share their passions.


Friday 8th November - 7.30pm

Lee Nelson

Lee Nelson brings a brand new stand-up show for 2013 to venues nationwide.

Strap yourself in for a night of unmissable entertainment with the irrepressible Nelson, who’ll be presenting his unique take on the world including his legendary audience interaction, a game show finale and special guest appearances from premier league footballer Jason Bent and others.

Ages: 16+ Tickets: £22.50

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Tuesday 5th November – Doors 7pmTickets: £20

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Saturday 9th November - 8pm

Bill Wyman’s Rhythm KingsFeaturing Special Guest Maria Muldaur

Rock and roll icon, author, restauranteur, - legendary former Rolling Stones bassist BILL WYMAN has seen it all and continues to live life to the full.

His latest musical rebirth as the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm Kings sees him return to his musical roots. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager. A show imbued with absolute quality.

The Rhythm Kings will be joined by very special guest Maria Muldaur, best known for the hit single ‘Midnight at the Oasis’

Tickets: £42.50 1st Tier, £32.50 2nd Tier, £30 3rd Tier

Saturday 9th November - 7.30pm

Chris Packham: Wild Night Out!On stage with his latest exquisite collection of images

Chris Packham goes wild across the country with an entertaining and informative look at some of nature’s most popular and interesting species.

Illustrated with his superb photographs from around the world and from his beloved UK, he explains the fascinating ecologies and behaviours of a range of creatures from Leopards to Barn Owls, from Polar Bears to Peregrines.

His conversational style, irreverent humour and sometimes controversial opinions make for a hugely rewarding evening’s entertainment…and there is always time for questions at the end.

Running Time: 2 hours (inc interval)Ages: 8+Tickets: £17.50, Friends £16.50, Restricted View £15.50,Family/ Group of 4 £60.

£1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust.

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Sunday 10th November - 3pm

Forces Sweethearts 2013

Sunday 10th November - 10am to 4pm

Craft Fair

Free Admission

Sunday 11 November10.00am-4.00pm

CRAFT FAIR

Over 85 tables of craftwork, artwork, gift and collectibles in the run up to Christmas 2012.

Table Fee: 6ft Table £35. Double Table (long) £65. Larger and special by arrangement. Electrics on selected sites (with PAT labels). Extra racks, tables and stands are chargeable unless within your site.

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Over 85 tables of craftwork, artwork, gift and collectibles in the run up to Christmas 2013.

Admission: FreeTable Fee: 6ft Table £35. Double Table (long) £65. Larger and special by arrangement. Electrics on selected sites (with PAT labels). Extra racks, tables and stands are chargeable unless within your site.

Organised by Jim Watson Tel/Fax: 01843 861451 Email [email protected] 5 Albion Road, St Peters, Broadstairs, CT10 2UP

Forces Sweethearts has been wowing audiences since 1995 with its unique blend of nostalgia and song.

Beryl and Carolyn are our two sweethearts and for 2013 they are joined by Paul Smith at the piano and will take a fresh look at the music and songs of the fabulous Forties.

New for 2013, Paul will be remembering Noel Coward and Jack Buchanan and there will be a tribute to the Oscar winning films of 1943, including Best Film Casablanca!

To complete the show, there’ll be a singalong with George Formby and his ukulele, songs from Flanagan and Allen, and of course all your favourite songs from Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, Marlene Dietrich, Carmen Miranda and Anne Shelton,

“THE FORTIES HAVE NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD” The Stage

Running time: 1 hour 40 mins (+ interval)Tickets: £12, Concs £11, Friends £10, Restricted View £8

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Tuesday 12th November - 8pm

Greg Davies - The Back Of My Mum’s Head

Star of BAFTA award-winning The Inbetweeners and BBC Three’s Cuckoo, much-loved towering beacon of comedy Greg Davies is one of the most successful stand-ups in the UK.

Following a sold-out 2012 tour and due to popular demand, Greg’s critically-acclaimed and riotously funny show, The Back of My Mum’s Head, comes to Margate.

This show will be funny, but to be clear, if you’re looking for insight into the human condition you’ll be better off eating a bun or picking up a stick.

www.gregdavies.co.uk

“ONE OF THIS COUNTRY’SBEST COMEDIANS” The Times

“A JOYOUS CELEBRATION OF OUR SHARED IDIOCY AND A SNOOK COCKED AT SELF-IMPORTANCE”The Guardian

Ages: 16+Tickets: £25

Tuesday 12th November - 7.30pmPhizzical in association with Belgrade Theatre Coventry present

Cymbeline A comic, romantic and magical play by William Shakespeare

The kingdom is in turmoil and the fate of a country is at stake.

What happens when the lives of a foolish king, a beautiful princess, her banished husband and a charming rogue collide?

Power, love and treachery are to the fore when the rebellious Princess Innogen risks her reputation and family honour by marrying without her father’s permission. When her husband falls prey to the manipulations of a rakish and smooth-talking womaniser, her loyalty is tarnished. Innogen is forced to swap her sari for breeches and flee from court.

In the spirit of Bollywood, the improbable becomes probable in this epic, adventurous romance filled with heroic strangers, sinister villains, ghosts, gods and long-lost brothers.

Will the kingdom have its happily ever after?


Running Time: 2 hours 20 mins (inc interval)Ages: 13+Tickets: £12, Concessions £10, Friends, Under 25s& Restricted View £8, Schools £6

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Thursday 14th November - 7.30pmStevensonThompson & The Moving Memory Company present

Moving On Moving & More Please

Performed by women aged between 50 and 81, but appropriate for all ages, this is a show about being older, about beauty and about wanting to move.

Filmed footage, audio fragments and dance are woven together to create an amusing, inspiring, and moving evening of entertainment.

We promise laughter, tears, and a skip in your step on departure!

Running time: 1 hour (+ interval) followed by a post-show discussion with the castTickets: £10, Concessions & Restricted view £8, Family of 4 £30


Alistair McGowan - Not Just a Pretty Voice

The Nation’s favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, goes back to his stand-up roots for a new two-hour show. Asking the big questions like: would the world be a happier place if Ed Miliband was Prime Minister?

What are we really thinking while watching Shakespeare? And is Hilary Devey Jessie J’s mum? Expect to hear everyone from Andy Murray to Colin Murray, riffs on everything from Jeff Stelling to bad spelling and at least one song about butter.

Warning: May contain puns!

“WICKEDLY FUNNY MIMICRY” Sunday Mirror

Running time: 2 hours 10 mins (inc interval)Ages: 15+Tickets: £15, Restricted view £13

There will be 2 public workshops for local people wishing to participate in the show on 30th October and 7th November.

“SEEING OLDER WOMEN DANCE WITH SUCH DIGNITY AND GRACE IS BEAUTIFUL. AND HEARING RECORDINGS OF OLDER WOMEN TALKING TO EACH OTHER CHANGES YOUR PERCEPTIONS – PARTICULARLY WHEN THEY TALK ABOUT THE ‘CRAP’ THAT THEY HAVE TO PUT UP WITH!”Olly Double, Head of Drama,University of Kent

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Jukebox & Bobbysox

Johnny Mans Productions & Debbie Denton Enterprises proudly present an amazing 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘N’ Roll musical spectacular,JUKEBOX & BOBBYSOX.

This show will have audiences rockin’, clappin’ singin’ and dancin’ in the aisles! It’s a high energy show as JUKEBOX & BOBBYSOX celebrates the music and style from two of the most influential decades in the history of music.

Tickets: £16.50, Concs £15.50, Friends £15, Child £10

Saturday 16th November - 2pmPickled Image

Fireside Tales with Granddad

Cuddle up around the campfire as Granddad recalls a daring escape from a hungry shark. Tuck into a marshmallow or two as he attempts to make a new set of underpants for a giant. And watch as the shadows between the trees unravel a tale of greedy goblins, grumpy trolls, sneaky princes and a very unusual princess.

Exquisite puppets, captivating storytelling, beautiful shadow puppetry combine to create an enchanting show guaranteed to spark the imagination of everyone from 4-104.

“WONDERFUL PUPPETS, PROPS AND STAGING COMBINED WITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCETO MAKE THIS A DELIGHTFUL FAMILY SHOW.” Animations Online

Running time: 50 minutes (no interval)Ages: 4+Tickets: £6, Family of 4 £20

Songs that will be instantly recognised by all age groups are included as the cast of 13 pay tribute to all the great artistes and bands of that extraordinary era.

Adding to the wonderful sounds will be a live band, fantastic backing vocalists, an amazing array of colourful costumes…. and the brilliant Bobbysox Dancers.

You’ll be guaranteed an evening that will literally….Rock your socks off!

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Enjoy table service with ourcabaret set - food available


Sunday 17th November - 3pmCinque Port Music presents

The Central Band of the British Legion

Saturday 16th - 8pm & Sunday 17th November - 3pm & 7pmHouse Theatre & Catherine Ireton

What is it about that night?A secret musical

The Central Band of the Royal British Legion and their effervescent Director of Music, Captain David Cole, formerly of the Royal Marines Band Portsmouth and HMY Britannia.

Tickets: £13 1st Tier, £12 2nd Tier, £11 3rd Tier.Tickets are available from:Cinque Port Music01304 210600 / 827391www.cinqueportmusic.co.uk

Tickets also available on the evening fromthe Box Office.

A small crowd gathers to get a glimpse of the star on stage, but the girl at the stage door has more exciting things in mind…

In this intimate musical and theatrical performance Catherine Ireton takes a small audience through the secret world of the theatre using collected tales and a specially created set of songs.

There’s something magical about glimpsing into an empty theatre: a forgotten tale whispered in the dressing room, the ceremony of walking onto the stage, and the quiet hush when the curtain has fallen. Welcome to a world full of promise, of ghosts and quiet dramas. This is an exploration of the smallness of things, of letting go into the dark and walking into the light.

“A STARTLING DISCOVERY, IRETON HAS THE VOICE OF MAMA CASS AND THE POISE OF JULIE LONDON” The Guardian

This is a promenade, site specific piece for a maximum of 25 people per performance. Unfortunately it is not disabled accessible due to the nature of the areas of the theatre being visited.

Running time: 1 hour (no interval)Ages: 14+Tickets: £10

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Thursday 21st November - 7.30pmEric Lampaert, Lloyd Hollett, Pappy’s and Mark Watson

A Right Royal Comedy GalaTogether for one night only – a star studded night of first class comedy.

MC Eric Lampaert is now storming the UK and international comedy scenes and has beendescribed as ‘delightfully weird’ (Time Out) whichis pretty accurate.

Thanet Born Lloyd Hollett makes a welcome return to The Theatre Royal directly prior to his third pantomime season as Comic in Jack & The Beanstalk at The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. He has worked with many of the UK’s greatest stars as well as supporting both Paul Daniels and Jim Davidson on their recent UK tours. His 2004 first stand up DVD “Mad & Manic” was filmed at this very theatre!

Pappy’s are a three man sketch group made up of Matthew Crosby, Tom Parry and Ben Clarke. Their “Last Show Ever” was the smash hit success of the 2012 Edinburgh Festival. It garnered nine 5 star reviews and earned Pappy’s their second Edinburgh

Comedy Award nomination for Best Show.Full of sketches, songs and silliness – and fresh rom a sell-out national tour and the launch of their own BBC3 sitcom “Badults”, catch “one of the finest sketch troupes of the last decade” (Guardian).

Mark Watson is our headline act. He has embarked on multiple worldwide tours, appeared on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, Dave’s One Night Stand, 8 Out of 10 Cats, presented BBC2’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks and won the first ever Panel Prize at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2006.

“A KIND OF UNSTOPPABLE FUNNY SUPERHERO” Sunday Times

Running Time: 2 hours (+ interval)Ages: 16+Tickets: £18.50, Concs £17.50, Friends& Restricted View £15

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Friday 22nd November - 7.30pmOpera Della Luna

Parson’s Pirates

Join the Reverend Arthur Bender of St Michael’s under-Ware as he auditions his cast for the fastest, fizziest and funniest production of “The Pirates of Penzance” you will ever see.

A cast of just six perform Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic comic opera - complete and unabridged (with cuts).

You will be dazzled by the singing, choreography and sheer panache of it all.

This is the show that launched Opera della Luna as the country’s craziest and cleverest exponents of comic opera and operetta. They have been delighting audiences nationwide for over 15 years.

“IT IS AN EVENING OF BRILLIANCE, DONE WITH VERVE, STYLE, GREAT VOICES, AND A HEFTY QUOTIENT OF CAMP.” George Hall OPERA NOW

Running time: 1 hour 50 mins (+ interval)Tickets: £18, Concs £16, Friends& Restricted View £14

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Thursday 21st November - 7.30pm

Viva La Drag!Guys Just Wanna Have Fun

Ready to party like you’ve never partied before? Fresh from its critically-acclaimed West End run, it’s the ultimate girls’ night out. . . with added extras!

Packing in more No1s than any other, Glee-style mash-ups blend Single Ladies, Stop in the Name of Love, Car Wash, Get Lucky, Rolling in the Deep, Jolene, Crazy in Love, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and scores more.

Age: 16+ AdvisedTickets: £20, Concs £18, Friends £17, Group of 4 £74

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Thrill at wondrous costumes and cutting-edge variety – incl ripped male eye-candy. The rise from rags to the queens of drag of an all-male/female close harmony group is recounted against a backdrop of glitz, hits, fun and kitsch in the show of the year.

It’s directed by Kylie Minogue’s creative director with original songs by Boy George. Contributions come from the Sugarbabes, Emma Bunton and Kylie’s hit songwriter; Girls Aloud and Danni Minogue’s arranger and Kylie’s world tour costume designer.

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Saturday 23rd November - 7.30pm Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park

Dracula

“I can give you your forbidden, secret desire – the soft bitter touch of my kiss, the surrender, the chance to live and love forever.”

The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change. Poised between traditional beliefs,the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging.

This brilliant, theatrical treatment ofBram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the Contemporary. With specially commissioned live music, powerful ensemble performances andan innovative design, this promisesan exciting and thought-provoking theatrical experience.

From the company that brought us “Teechers” in June 2013.

“ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE, AUDACIOUS COMPANIES WORKING IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH THEATRE” The Stage

Education pack available

Running time: 2 hours (+ interval)+ post-show Q&AAges: 13+Tickets: £12, Friends & Under 25s £10, Restricted View £8

November 23rd 2013Doors 7pmTickets: £23

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New album“We Need Medicine”out 7th October


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An AEG Live, Academy Music Group, DF Concerts and 53 Degrees presentation by arrangement with ITB

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Friday 29th November - 7.30pmLipService

Inspector NorseOr The Girl With Two Screws Left Over

A self-assembly Swedish crime thriller from award-winning comedy duo LipService that will leave you in stitches!

A man is found dead in a barn with a walking pole in his forehead. Enter Inspector Sandra Larsson in her authentic, rustic knitwear. With her own personal life unravelling before our eyes, it is up to her to follow the pattern of a mystery with many holes.

Featuring Nordic walking and a drunken moose!

“A THRILLING YARN”The Jonkoping Journal

“COMPLICATED, PARTICULARLY THE CABLE STITCH”Vasterbotten Herald

“CANCEL ALL OTHER ENGAGEMENTS FORTHE GLORIOUS LIPSERVICE”The Independent

Running time: 1 hour 40 mins(inc interval)Ages: 8+Tickets: £16, Friends £14,Under 25s & Restricted View £10

Callout to local knitting groups:come and knit our set! Please email [email protected] to get involved!

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Tuesday 26th November - 7.30pm

Jethro

Always slightly on the edge, Jethro’s fruity Cornish humour is the perfect remedy to cheer us all, turning everyday events into farcical stories, embellished into hilarity with his trademark west country dialect.

He tells tales with such effortless rhythm, timingand charm that it just melts all seriousness intopure laughter.

Contains adult humour.

Running time: 1 hour 45 mins (+ interval)Ages: 15+Tickets: £19.50, Restricted View £17.50

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Saturday 30th November - 7.30pm

John Cooper Clarke+ Special Guests Mike Garry & Luke Wright

One of Britain’s best loved and most important poets and performers, John Cooper Clarke is as vital now as he was as the ‘Punk Poet’ or ‘Bard of Salford’ in the 1970s.

His biting, satirical, political and very funny verse delivered in his rapid-fire performance style led to tours with most of punk’s seminal bands including the Sex Pistols, The Clash, Buzzcocks and Elvis Costello, before he began to draw large crowds in his own right.

The revival of the 70s punk phenomenon over the last few years has seen a whole new generation clamouring over John’s work and watched his star rocket once again.

Tonight he performs new poems and monologues alongside his best known works such as “Beasley Street” and “Evidently Chickentown”.

The show also features special guests Mike Garry and Luke Wright.

Running Time: 2 hours (+ interval)Ages: 14+Tickets: £17.50, Friends £15.50, Restricted View £15

Sunday 1st December - 7.30pm

Dominic Kirwan - My Ireland!

Undoubtedly one of the most dynamic and best loved entertainers that Ireland has ever produced.

Dominic Kirwan again brings his own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland, in his brand new show “My Ireland”. Throughout a memorable evening spanning Folk, Country and Popular music at its best, Dominic also revisits the fabulous days of the showband era.

“My Ireland” is sure to be a hit, not only with Dominic’s ever growing legion of followers, but lovers of Irish music everywhere.

Running time: 2 hours 15 mins (+ interval)Tickets: £18.50, Friends £16.50,Restricted View £15.50

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Wednesday 4th December - 7.30pm

Steeleye Span: Wintersmith Tour

Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span return with a new live show and project as Maddy Prior - the voice of the band for 38 years - leads a line-up featuring faces old and new.

Currently collaborating with Terry Pratchett on a record based on his Wintersmith novel, their 2013 performances will see them debut new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever.

“DON’T MISS THEM!”The Independent

Running time: 2 hours (inc interval)Tickets: £19.50, Friends & Restricted View £17.50

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Tuesday 3rd December - 7.30pmSlingshot Theatre

Nativity in Creakebottom

Witnesses a Nativity like you’ve never seen before, performed by four & a half men from deepest Suffolk.

The greatest ever birth, humbly staged by the most amateur actors ever to trip over the boards: the All-Male Amateur Dramatic Society of Creakebottom!

With a new Theatre Festival coming to their technologically-dated village, have they found a new platform for their undiscovered genius?

Running time: 2 hours (inc interval)Ages: 10+Tickets: £14, Concs £12, Friends& Restricted View £10, Under 25s& Schools £8

This lightning-quick new comic play is performed by a cast of five over two ridiculous acts, jam-packed with laughs, physical comedy, musical treats and bad acting.

This classy comedy is the perfect winter warmer to kick-start Christmas.

“SUBLIME EXAMPLE OF MIME, CLOWNING, SLAPSTICK & PHYSICAL COMEDY”The Scotsman (Zanniskinheads)

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Thursday 5th - 7.30pm & Friday 6th December - 2.30pm & 7.30pmBallet Theatre UK

The Nutcracker

Ballet Theatre UK is proud to present their critically acclaimed festive classic, The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s most loved and unforgettable musical score combines with magical choreography by Artistic Director, Christopher Moore, featuring over 80 new exquisite costumes and breath taking scenery to create an enchanting adventure for audiences of all ages.

Running time: 2 hours (inc interval)Tickets: £16, Concs £14, Friends £12, Restricted view £10, Schools £8

The Nutcracker features such favourites as The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, The Waltz of the Flowers, The Russian Trepak, The Dance of the Reed pipes and the world famous Waltz of the Snowflakes, to name but a few.

There will be an opportunity to meet the dancers after the Friday matinee.

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Wednesday 4th - Sunday 8th December

Margate Operatic Society presents*

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

Mirror, Mirror on the wall enjoy our panto and have a ball…

Snow White has skin as white as snow and lips as red as rubies. No wonder a magic mirror declares her to be ‘the fairest of them all’. But not in the view of her wicked stepmother, who flies into a jealous rage and demands her death. The beautiful princess is forced to flee to safety at the home of the seven dwarfs. But who is the curious old crone selling apples door to door? And can true love’s kiss really save the day?

Following the huge success of ‘Aladdin’ last Christmas, MOS returns to the Winter Gardens for this year’s pantomime. Glittering costumes, stunning sets, dazzling dancing and a multi talented cast combine together with an original script from the writing talent of Stuart Clements and Harcus Copper to give Thanet audiences a magical and exciting start to the Christmas season.

*Amateur production

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Wednesday 4th December – 7.30pmThursday 5th December – 7.30pmFriday 6th December – 7.30pmSaturday 7th December 2.30pm & 7.30pmSunday 8th December 2.30pm

Tickets: £11, Door £13.Concs £9.50 Door £11

Friends: Buy 2 get 1 Free on opening night.


Tuesday 10th DecemberDoors 6.45pm

Tickets:£29.50 1st Tier£27.50 2nd Tier£23.50 3rd Tier

Thursday 12th December - 8pm

Jason Manford First World Problems

Everybody’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford, has announced a brand new tour for 2013. The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

Ages 16+ Tickets: £22.50

“WHAT MANFORD DOES BEST: CLASSIC, CHIRPY-CHAPPIE STAND-UP” Guardian

“EFFORTLESSLY ENTERTAINING” Evening Standard

“HE’S BLESSED WITH THE SORT OF LAID-BACK CHARM AND SHARP TURN OF PHRASE YOU CAN’T MANUFACTURE” Daily Telegraph

“MANFORD RETAINS AN AFFABLY JOVIAL DEMEANOUR THAT MAKES HIM WARMLY ENJOYABLE COMPANY”Chortle

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Saturday 14th - Sunday 29th December Theatre Royal Margate and Polka Dot Pantomimes present

CinderellaThis Christmas sees the arrival of professional production company Polka Dot Pantomimes to the Theatre Royal as they present the nation’s favourite pantomime full of magic, laughter, audience participation and spectacular surprises!

Starring Scott Wright from Coronation Street as Prince Charming and featuring Lynette McMorrough from Crossroads as Fairy Superior.

And featuring Lucken’s real ponies!

Book now for Margate’s finest festive treat - you’re sure to have a ball!

Running time: Approx 2 hours 5 mins for 10.15am & 1.15pm performances and 2 hours 15 mins for all other shows.

Tickets: Early bird special discount if booked and paid for before 1st October.

Adults £13, Concs £11, Groups of 10+ £11, Family of 4 £40, Schools £7.50*, Restricted View £10

Ticket prices after 1st October:Adults £15, Concessions £13, Groups of 10+ £12, Family of 4 £48, Schools £7.50*, Restricted View £10

Friends of Margate Theatres Buy one get one FREE on Gala Night only!

*Schools get 1 FREE ticket for every 10booked & pay no booking fee!

Date Morning Matinee EveningSaturday 14th 2pm 6.30pm Meet the cast and Gala NightSunday 15th 2pm Monday 16th 10.15am 1.15pm Tuesday 17th 10.15am 1.15pm Wednesday 18th 10.15am* 1.15pm* *BSL signed Thursday 19th 10.15am 1.15pm Sold OutFriday 20th 10.15am 5.30pm* School term ends *BSL signedSaturday 21st 2pm 6.30pmSunday 22nd 2pm Monday 23rd 2pm 6.30pmTuesday 24th 2pm Visit from Santa Wednesday 25th Merry Christmas! No performancesThursday 26th 2pm 5.30pmFriday 27th 2pm Saturday 28th 2pm 6.30pmSunday 29th Sold out 5.30pmT


Saturday 21st December - 8pm

Disco Inferno

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Disco Inferno, a mixture of soul and disco music from the 70’s and 80’s for another party night with a combination of classic hits and dance floor fillers.Dig out those boogie shoes and make this a Christmas night to remember!

Fancy dress optional.

Ages: Strictly 18+Tickets: £9 Adv, £10 Door

Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone.

Monday 16th - Sunday 22nd December - 7.30pm

Winter WonderlandThe Coolest Christmas Party in East Kent

• Magical Winter Wonderland setting• Iced cocktail meet and greet• Four-course sumptuous meal• Live Entertainment• DJ into the early hours

Whether you are a small party of two or a group of two hundred (ideal for the office party) reserve your place now, on the coolest guest list in 2013.

Ages: 18+Dress to impress – smart dress code will be enforced

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Tues 17th £29.50 New Guests £28.00 Previous Guests

Wed 18th £29.50 New Guests £28.00 Previous Guests

Thurs 19th £29.50 New Guests £28.00 Previous Guests

Fri 20th £32.00 New Guests £30.00 Previous Guests

Sat 21st £32.00 New Guests £30.00 Previous Guests

Sun 22nd £17.00 Lunch


Tuesday 31st December - 8pm to 1am

Adult New Year’s Eve Party

Tuesday 31st December - 7.30pm to 12.30am

New Year’s Eve Family EntertainmentFunfair at the Seaside

Celebrate the New Year in style in our Winter Wonderland experience. Our entertainment on the evening consists of Live Music, a DJ and table magic. Make sure you have tickets for a great night in a stunning setting.

Ages: 18+Tickets: £19.50 inc. basket meal

For further information or to secure tickets call:01843 292795

Back by popular demand!! The BEST New Year’s Family celebration bar none!! Our Fun Fair at the Seaside offers a fun night of entertainment led by the Ring Master DJ! The ticket price includes popcorn, candy floss, balloon modelling for the children, plus funfair stalls, a bouncy castle (height restrictions apply), disco, balloon net and large screen firework projection……. Not forgetting a basket meal too! Wow, not only is it an amazing night but great value for money! This event SOLD OUT last year so make sure you don’t miss it!

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Tickets:

Adult £19Child £15Family £63Family of 4 (Max 2x Adults)

12 months and under FREE

Basket meals included

For further information or to secure tickets call 01843 292795


Friday 20th & Saturday 21st December – 7.30pm to 1am

Adult Christmas PartiesMaison Dieu - Dover

Tuesday 31st December – 8pm to 1am

Family New Year’s Eve PartyMaison Dieu - Dover

•Complimentaryarrivalcocktail•Fourcoursecarverymeal•Coffeeandmints•DancingtotheWandererDisco

Whether you are a small party of two or a group of twohundred (ideal for the office party) reserve your place now.

Further information or to secure a booking:Telephone 01304 201200 / 01843 292795

Ages: 18+Tickets: £29.50

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Ages: FamilyTickets: £15, £12 Child, Under 4s £6, Under 12 months free


READ ALL ABOUT IT!We’re thrilled that two books have been written about the Theatre Royal and we’re pleased to say that both are available to buy from our Box Office – and would make perfect Christmas presents!

For the grown-ups:“A Short History of the Theatre Royal Margate” by Ian Dickie (Paperback) £3.99

Published in May 2013 to coincide with our first Party Day, Ian’s book is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Theatre Royal, which dates back to 1787. The theatre was built during the mid-Georgian period and radically altered in the Victorian era, and is the second oldest working theatre in England - now Grade 2* listed. It has had a checkered history with time spent as a chapel, cinema, bingo hall and (very nearly) a furniture warehouse, but also happier times, such as a period when it was managed by celebrated Victorian actress Sarah Thorne, said now to haunt the auditorium.

Ian’s book is liberally illustrated with pictures of the building, its plans and its players and is a fascinating read for anyone captivated by this beautiful building.

And for readers of all ages:“The Positively Last Performance” a novel by Geraldine McCaughrean (Hardback) £12.00

The derelict Royal Theatre has seen better days. But then so have the ghosts who live there. Newly arrived in her favourite seaside town and its beautiful theatre, Gracie is quickly making friends. There’s Mikey the Mod, for instance, who wears a parka and drives a scooter, Miss Melluish whose skirt is missing, and Frank Stuart, the maker of mechanical elephants. But the old theatre is under threat. Will Gracie and its resident ghosts be able to save their home, or is the curtain set to fall on their very last performance?

Based on Margate, its people, places, and history, and written with the help of the townspeople. The Guardian said: “What a fantastic and inspiring idea to unite a community and a children’s author in this way. The Margatians must

be thrilled with this charming and skilful story, woven together from their fact and McCaughrean’s fiction.”

And we’re delighted that launching in February 2014, Margate Town Read will bring the whole community together to read, celebrate and enjoy this wonderful book. Imagine sharing this great story with your neighbour, hairdresser, bus driver and friends.

Check out the website for news and events www.kent.gov.uk/libs Both books are available for purchase through our Box Offices and can be posted to you for an additional charge of £1 (“A Short History of the Theatre Royal Margate”) or £3 (“The Positively Last Performance”). No Booking Fee applies.


Kate Tempest / GETINTHEBACKOFTHEVAN / Polarbear / FUEL (in association with Theatre Royal Margate) / Sink The Pink / Scottee / Chris T-T/ On Margate Sounds & a lot, lot more...

Theatre Royal January 25 Oddsocks Theatre – Treasure Island 28 Trevor Noah

February 20 – 22 The Police Panto

March 1 Lloyd Hollett – By Royal Appointment 8 Old Saw – Tomten 8 Craobh Rua – St Patricks Tour 9 Margate Theatres Open Day 29 – 30 University of Chichester Touring – Anything Goes

April 4 Richard Herring – We’re all going to die!

Winter GardensFebruary 15 Russell Howard – SOLD OUT 18 Simple Simon 20 - 23 GEEK 2013 27 Chris Ramsey

March 1 Michael Jackson LIVE 7 Sally Morgan 9 Margate Theatres Open Day 15 An Evening of Burlesque 21 The Rat Pack of Opera 30 Ballet

April 13 Bananas in Pyjamas 18 & 19 CAMRA Easter Beer Festival 24 Sarah Millican

Maison DieuTea dance every Wednesday

September 14 Heritage day

October 26 Craft Fair

November 23 Dover Choral Society December 9 Carol Concert 15 Bettshanger Concert 20 Party Night 21 Party Night 23 Dover Community Youth Concert 31 New Years Eve

January 14 – 18 Dods Pantomime

February 7 & 8 CAMRA Beer Festival

March 3 & 4 Dover Film Festival 9 Open Day

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Theatre Royal & Winter Gardens Booking Information

Please note that bookings for events at both venues are made through the Winter Gardens Box Office.The Theatre Royal Box Office will be open on show evenings for sales and collection of pre-paid tickets.

Online Bookings

www.eticketing.co.uk/margatewintergardensNot all shows are available to purchase online.A £1.50 per ticket charge applies to online bookings unless otherwise stated.

Telephone

Box Office: 01843 292795

In Person

The Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate,Kent CT9 1HX

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm.Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm.Open until 8.00pm on show nights.

(The Theatre Royal Box Office will open at 4pm on performance days, and 2 hours before the show at weekends)

Bars

Open 40 minutes before performance due to start.

Payment & Booking Charges

Cash and all major credit cards taken (with the exception of American Express). Online bookings carry a £1.50 per ticket charge, whilst a 50p perticket charge applies to bookings made over the phone and in person. Additional agency fees may apply to events at the Winter Gardens. You will be advised of these at the time of booking. No booking fees apply to Margate Heritage Trail, book purchases, bookings for schools and parties of 10+, party nights and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Ticket Collection

Tickets that are paid for in advance can be collectedon the day until show start time. Tickets can alsobe posted to you for an additional charge of £1.

Please check your tickets on receipt. If you are using our promenade entrance, please inform the Box Office if you have pre-paid tickets to be collected.

Mailing List

Sign up for email alerts at www.yourleisure.uk.comor telephone 01843 292795.

Also follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Concessions

Available on selected performances for childrenunder 14yrs, students, disabled persons, over 60s,special offers for Friends, schools and under 25s.Customers using our wheelchair spaces can buytickets at the lowest price available.

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Theatre Royal Margate - Get Involved

Get Involved By Volunteering

Our volunteer ushers are invaluable to us and wethank every one of them. Ushers cover a range ofduties, from taking tickets, selling ice creams andprogrammes, to helping people to their seats.We are always on the look-out for people with

•Good verbal communication skills

• The ability to use their initiative

• A high level of punctuality and reliability

• A passion for the theatre and its audience

There are lots of benefits to being a TheatreRoyal Margate Volunteer including selected complimentary tickets.

Call 01843 292795 to register your interest.

Get Involved By Giving

Sponsoring a seat in the Winter Gardens or Theatre Royal is a great way to support the Theatre; they make an ideal present, can be used to mark occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries or remember someone special who enjoyed happy times at the theatre. Your seat dedication on a brass plaque can be up to 10 words long and will remain on the seat for many years to come.

Call 01843 292795 for further details.

Regular and Annual Giving

Theatre Royal Margate currently spends thousands each year on the youth theatre and education projects in schools and the community. Some ideas of what your donation could support.

•£20 every season could help expand our programme to schools

•£5 a month could help a young person attend youth theatre for a term

• £100 could support a local primary school in attending their first show

• £500 could help us engage with new communities in the area

Gift Aid

Any gift, however large or small, will make anenormous difference to what we can do. If youare a UK taxpayer you can even Gift Aid yourdonation. This allows Theatre Royal Margate toclaim back 28p in every pound you donate fromthe Inland Revenue, at no extra cost to you –helping your donation help us even more.

Legacy

Why not consider remembering Theatre RoyalMargate in your will? Your legacy will make a direct and lasting contribution to the theatre’s future.

To find out more about giving, call 01843 292795.

Disabled Access

The Winter Gardens now provides an Assisted Access Scheme. Please contact the Box Office.

We have adequate wheelchair spaces and disabled toilets at both venues.

Disabled parking at box office level for the purchase of tickets and limited spaces are available in the promenade car park, Winter Gardens.

A hearing loop system is fitted at both venues. This system may not be available on every show, please confirm with the Box Office prior to booking.

Baby changing facilities available at both venues

Guide dogs welcome.

The Theatre Royal is a listed building with only stairaccess to upper floors. Whilst the Stalls are wheelchair accessible, the Royal Circle and Gallery are not. The Gallery is unsuitable for people with mobility difficulties or vertigo.

Please specify any special requirements to the Box Office at time of booking. For further information on disabled access please visit the DisabledGo website.


The Theatre Royal Youth Theatre

By joining in the fun at the Youth Theatre you will also:

•Have a safe space to explore your imagination•Make new friends•Develop key drama skills•Create your own work•Perform in a major production for the public over 3 nights•Showcase your own devised work twice a year in the theatre•Be part of a growing community•Get to work each week in one of the most beautiful theatres in the country

Youth Theatre programme:

7-11s: Saturday afternoons 5pm-6pm(Harstdown Leisure Centre)12 week terms, limited places: £50 per term

11-16s: Tuesday evenings: 6pm-7.30pm(Theatre Royal)12 week terms, limited places: £60 per term

16+: Wednesday evenings: 6pm-7.30pm(Theatre Royal)12 week terms, limited places: £60 per term

Further details: Martin [email protected], 07588 643255

Inspiration Inclusive (8-18yrs)

This group meets every Tuesday (5.00-6.50pm)during term time, and all are encouraged to break down the usual barriers of communication by learning some sign-language; working in diverse peer groups; and the biggest skill of all – to not only learn lines, physicality and cues but most importantly to support each otheron and off stage so that no-one is ever left out.

We believe the only label for our group is ‘Multiabled’ We all have skills and potential, and togetherwe can all realize our dreams - and as the name suggest EVERYONE!

Led by Zoe and Peter Hammond alongside a large team of volunteers, all sessions are BSL signed. Members work towards a professionally supported show performed in the Theatre, the latest being A Grimm Affair this July.

Term time only: £2.00 per session (voluntarysubs), limited places.

For more information about the group please email: [email protected] or call 07792 684227 or 07792 684240. Further information on the Theatre Royal website.

Martin Gibbons, a professional actor, writer and director (who runs and leads the Theatre Royal Youth Theatre) says “As a practitioner I am interested in using theatre spaces as dream spaces. I don’t buy the realism and push for naturalism in theatre; the stage should go beyond the day to day, creating worlds that can only exist in the imagination. This totally influences my work”.


Where To Eat?There is a wide selection of excellent restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance of the Theatre Royal and the Winter Gardens.Just show your tickets to claim their special offers for Margate Theatres customers.

Freshly cooked, authentic Thai food.

Free desert with any main course upon productionof a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open: Mon to Sat 8am-3pm & 5pm-10pm

121 High Street, Margate CT9 1JT01843 229899 / www.yamasthaicafe.tel

GB Pizza Co serves delicious wood-firedpizza on Margate’s historic seafront using local, seasonal ingredients.

Free garlic bread upon production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open: Tues to Sat 10am-10pm & Sunday 10am-3pm

14a Marine Drive CT9 1DH01843 297700 / www.greatbritishpizza.com

Enjoy proper, home cooked food and beer and wine in our relaxed, seafront café.

Please check our website for opening hours.

8 Cliff Terrace, Margate CT9 1RU01843 449786 / www.fortscafe.co.uk

The award-winning Thai restaurant in the heart of Margate’s Old Town.

10% dinner discount on production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open (Lunch): Monday-Saturday, 12:30-3pmServing Thai Tapas

Open (Dinner): Thursday-Monday from 6pmServing a full Thai menu

Discretely situated upstairs at The Wig & Pen Pub,

10 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN07796 958949 / www.bowskitchen.co.uk

The True Taste of Authentic Indian Cuisine at reasonable prices in Margate Old Town.

25% off our A La Carte menu Starter & Main Course on production of a Margate Theatres ticket withthat day’s date.

Open: 7 days a week. Mon-Thurs 12pm-2pm,Mon-Sun 5pm-11pm

10 Duke Street, Margate CT9 1EP01843 228877 / www.masala-gate.co.uk

Multi award winning fine dining restaurant.

Free glass of sparkling wine on production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open: Tues-Thurs 6pm-last orders 9.30pm.Fri to Sun 5.30pm-last orders 10pm.

44 King Street, Margate CT9 1QE01843 231504 / www.theambrette.co.uk

Modern European restaurant with Caribbean influences.

Based in Margate Old Town. 10% discount on production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.

Open: Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm & 6pm-9pm

6 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN01843 295603 / www.mullinsbrasserie.co.uk

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WHERE TO EAT?

There is a wide selection of excellent restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance of the Theatre Royal and the Winter Gardens. Just show your tickets to claim their special offers for Margate Theatres customers.

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z Mullins BrasserieModern European restaurant with Caribbean influences. Based in Margate Old Town. 10% discount on production of a Margate Theatres ticket with that day’s date.Open: Mon to Sat 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 9pm6 Market Place, Margate CT9 1EN01843 295603www.mullinsbrasserie.co.uk

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Where Are We?

1. Yama’s

2. Great British Pizza Company

3. Fort’s Café

4. Bow’s Kitchen

5. Masala Gate Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

6. The Ambrette Restaurant

7. Mullins Brasserie

By Car from London and Whitstable

Follow the Thanet Way (A299) towards Margate.At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Rd (A28) and follow the signs for Margate.

By Car from Dover, Deal & Ramsgate

Follow the A256 to Ramsgate/Sandwich,Take Margate Rd (A255).

Parking

There are a number of car parks in Margate within walking distance of the venues. Free street parkingis also available on most of the surrounding roads after 7pm. Further details are available on our website.

Bus & Taxis

The nearest bus stop to the Theatre Royal is on Cecil Square, for the Stagecoach Thanet Loop and buses Nos 34, 33, 32 Nos 8 and 8A (direct to Canterbury). Taxis are also available from Cecil Square.

Trains

There are frequent trains (arriving approx. every 15 minutes) from across Kent including Canterbury, Herne Bay Whitstable, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, and also London. The theatres are a 15 minute walk or just a short bus journey away. Taxis are also available from Margate Rail Station.

By Foot

From the train station, turn right and head straight into the town for the Theatre Royal and towards Hawley Square past the Thanet Gateway and KCC Library on your right. Follow the Sea Front for the Winter Gardens past the Turner Contemporary and up the hill to Fort Crescent. Both theatres are just a short walk from Old Town shopping areas and Turner Contemporary.

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The 465 seat Theatre Royal with its classical stalls, circle and balcony layout, make it the perfect venue for large meetings, conferences and presentations, as well as school showcases, award ceremonies and full scale theatrical productions.

The Winter Gardens offers a variety of function rooms to cater for everything from small dinner parties and family celebrations to full banqueting and large conferences and exhibitions. The Main Hall accommodates up to 1400 (seated), 2150 (standing)and the smaller Queens Hall is perfect for seminars, cabaret style shows and intimate dinner dances, when it can accommodate 350 people comfortably.

And if you want to bring a little theatre to your special day – why not have your ceremony on stage? The Theatre Royal and Winter Gardens are both licensed for Marriage Ceremonies and will make a unique and dramatic setting for your big day.We have everything you need to make your event run as smoothly as all of ours. From highly experienced technical teams and friendly Box Office staff to an expert catering team capable of providing everything from tea and biscuits through to canapés or fine dining.

YOUR venuesAll of our fabulous venues are available for private hire.


It’s all atYOURdisposal!For enquiries [email protected] call 01843 296111www.yourleisure.uk.com

Margate Theatres Guide Autumn 2013 Booking Fee 50p per ticket in person/phone, £1.50 per ticket online

AutumnSeasonDiary

Theatre Royal SEPTEMBER

20 Steve Hughes & Tom Stade21 Opera up Close – La Bohème27 - 29 Gordon Clarkson Productions - Twilight Song

OCTOBER

2 Fol Espoir - Winston On The Run5 Sell a Door Theatre Company - Ghosts9 Ha Ha Holmes - starring Joe Pasquale11 Caroline Horton & Company - Mess12 Big Wooden Horse - Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!13 Sinatra, Sequins & Swing - The Capitol Years Live!16 Jeremy Hardy17 Pickled Image - The Shop Of Little Horrors19 Melanie Wilson and Fuel - Landscape II23 Alexei Sayle24 Rhum and Clay - A Strange Wild Song26 Eliza Carthy & Tim Eriksen27 Mid Wales Opera - Albert Herring28 Hiccup Theatre – Pinocchio29 Chris Goode & Company - Monkey Bars31 Scandalnights - The Day Of The Dead

NOVEMBER

1 Seabright Productions - Eric & Little Ern2 Margate Heritage Trail9 Wild Night Out! – Chris Packham10 Forces Sweethearts 2013 12 Phizzical - Cymbeline14 StevensonThompson - Moving On Moving & More Please 15 Alistair McGowan - Not Just a Pretty Voice16 Pickled Image - Fireside Tales With Granddad16 - 17 Catherine Ireton - What Is It About That Night? 21 A Right Royal Comedy Gala22 Opera Della Luna - The Parson’s Pirates23 Blackeyed Theatre – Dracula26 Jethro29 LipService - Inspector Norse30 John Cooper Clarke

DECEMBER

1 Dominic Kirwan - My Ireland!3 Slingshot Theatre - Nativity In Creakebottom 4 Steeleye Span - Wintersmith Tour5 - 6 Ballet Theatre UK - The Nutcracker14 - 29 Cinderella

Winter Gardens SEPTEMBER

22 The Royal Marines Association Concert Band29 Postman Pat

OCTOBER

5 Quiz - Horace*6 Vienna Festival Ballet - Snow White7 The Lumberjacks11 The Dreamboys13 World Food Day15 Theatre Trip - The Bodyguard18 Back to the Future – Darts19 Charity Show*21 Lucy Spraggan25 Festival of Remembrance26 Kids’ Halloween Party26 Adults’ Halloween Party27 LDN Wrestling29 Simple Simon In New Adventures of Robin Hood

NOVEMBER

5 Editors8 Lee Nelson9 Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings10 Craft Fair12 Greg Davies15 Jukebox & Bobbysox17 The Central Band of the British Legion21 Viva La Drag23 The Fratellis30 KIllacam MMA*

DECEMBER

4-8 MOS Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs10 Union J12 Jason Manford16-22 Winter Wonderland Christmas Parties21 Disco Inferno31 New Year’s Eve Family Funfair31 Adult New Year’s Eve Party

Every Tuesday @ 2.15pm, Tea Dance at the Winter Gardens* Event listed but not featured in this brochure

margate theatres guide autumn 2013

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