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The Princess Theatre is celebrating its 50th Anniversary

this year and we are celebrating in style with a host of

wonderful productions.

We are thrilled to welcome back Calendar Girls! The

cast has now been confirmed, full details of which can

be found on page 11.

Bill Kenwright continues to be an important producer

for us. We have 3 fantastic Bill Kenwright shows this

year, Blood Brothers, Joseph and the Agatha Christie

thriller, Verdict.

Grease also makes a welcome return – can you believe

it will be five years since it’s last visit here?

With so many top quality productions to choose from,

I would strongly recommend getting your family or

friends together and giving the girls in the Group’s

Department a call. We have some fabulous discounts for

group bookings and there are some great rewards for

the group organiser such as up to £7 discount per ticket

for Grease and the organiser comes free!

Thank you once again for all of your support.

Here’s to the next 50 years.

Wendy Bennett General Manager

APRILMon 11 - Sat 16 AprBLOOD BROTHERS 4

Sun 24 Apr Easter WeekendTHAT’LL BE THE DAY 6

Wed 27 AprAL MURRAY BARREL OF FUN 6

MAY Thu 5 MayVIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENT CINDERELLA 6

Sat 14 MayRODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN GALA CONCERT 6

Tue 17 - Sun 22 MayJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 8

Tue 24 MayG*MANIA 7

JUNEFri 3 JunELO EXPERIENCE 7

Mon 6 Jun

THE SHAOLIN WARRIORS 7

Tue 7 JunJONATHAN ANSELL & FRIENDS 7

Fri 17 JunSUPER TROUPER 13

Mon 20 - Sat 25 JunCALENDAR GIRLS 10

Tue 28 Jun - Sat 2 JulTOADS THE KING AND I 12

JULYWed 6 Jul SPIRIT OF THE DANCE 13

Thu 7 JulIN THE FLESH 13

Fri 8 JulTHAT’LL BE THE DAY 13

Sat 9 JulJOHN EDWARD 13

Mon 11 - Sat 16 JulDINNERLADIES 14

Mon 18 JulROYAL AIR FORCE CENTRAL BAND 15

Sat 23 JulBUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS 15

Tue 26 JulyBEYOND THE BARRICADE 15

Thu 28 JulRAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR 15

Sun 31 JulJOE PASQUALE 16

AUGUSTTue 2 AugSUPER TROUPER 16

Thu 4 - Fri 5 AugJIMMY CARR 16

Tue 9 & Wed 10 AugROCK AROUND THE CLOCK 16

Thu 11 AugGLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA 17

Tue 16 AugSUPER TROUPER 16

Wed 17 Aug THAT’LL BE THE DAY 17

Thu 18 AugPAUL ZERDIN 17

Fri 19 AugJASON MANFORD 17

Sun 21 AugKEN DODD 18

Tue 23 AugSUPER TROUPER 16

Wed 24 AugDOMINIC KIRWAN 18

DIARY

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP (ATG) is the largest

theatre operator in the world

combining its international

stature with core local values.

As a successful and respected

theatre provider, ATG has

years of experience helping

millions of customers enjoy

the very best theatre and live

entertainment - and now it’s

your turn to be part of it.

Thu 25 AugJIM DAVIDSON 18

Fri 26 AugMAGIC OF MOTOWN 18

Sat 27 Aug Bank Holiday weekendTHAT’LL BE THE DAY 17

Tue 30 Aug - Sat 10 SepGREASE 19

SEPTEMBERMon 12 - Sat 17 SepAGATHA CHRISTIE’S VERDICT 20

Tue 20 - Sat 24 SepTOPS PRESENT ANNIE 21

Tue 27 SepROY CHUBBY BROWN -

Fri 30 SepONE NIGHT OF ELVIS -

COMING SOONTue 8 - 19 Nov

LEGALLY BLONDE 22

Wed 23 Nov

MADAMA BUTTERFLY 24

Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS 24

WELCOME

MON 11 - SAT 16 APR Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

MIDWEEK MATINEE SENIOR SPECIAL Just £12.50 per ticket!

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Starring X Factor’s

NIKI EVANSas Mrs Johnstone

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells

the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth,

grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with

tragic consequences. Starring X Factor’s Niki Evans as Mrs Johnstone,

the superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and

the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the

multi-award-winning Blood Brothers, and this production,

having recently celebrated its 21st phenomenal year in London,

continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating

performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now

‘THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME’.

‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL’

DAILY MAIL

WILLY RUSSELL’S CLASSIC MUSICAL RETURNS

‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING - UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’THE SPECTATOR

‘DEVASTATING. A MASTERPIECE. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT GO. IF YOU HAVE, GO AGAIN’NEWS OF THE WORLD

‘THE MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’INTERNATIONAL

HERALD TRIBUNE

Bill Kenwright presents

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ONE NIGHT SHOWS

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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN GALA CONCERTSAT 14 MAY 7.30pm C G

For the first time in the South West of England, this

unforgettable Gala evening will feature some of the

world’s best loved stage and film musicals from the

musical partnership of Richard Rodgers and Oscar

Hammerstein II. The concert will feature a full scale

concert orchestra along with a 36 strong ensemble

of singers. Top Hat Productions are pleased to

support The Cystinosis Foundation UK.

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTCINDERELLATHU 5 MAY 7.30pm C G S

A downtrodden young girl, a glass slipper, two

comical ugly stepsisters and a handsome prince

combine to make the perfect piece of story-telling.

A specially commissioned score, created solely for

Vienna Festival Ballet by Chris Nicholls, with music

from some of Rossini’s most famous operas, La

Cenerentola, the Italian Girl in Algiers and Silken

Ladder adds to the magical fantasy world of

the ballet Cinderella.

AL MURRAY BARREL OF FUN EXTRAWED 27 APR 8pm

Following the huge success of his 2010 tour, Al

Murray The Pub Landlord is extending time at the

bar by adding more dates to his Barrel of Fun Tour.

Barrel of Fun Extra will see the Guv going back to

basics; returning to many of the intimate venues

where he made his name. Tickets are guaranteed

to sell-out fast, so get your order in now.

THAT’LL BE THE DAY 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWEASTER WEEKEND SUN 24 APR

& FRI 8 JUL 7.30pm C G L

The legendary That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s most

successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production, returns

with their 25th anniversary show. Trevor, Gary

and the gang return with the show’s greatest hits

featuring the most popular feel-good comedy

routines and favourite hits from the 1950’s,

60’s and 70’s. CHILDREN GO HALF PRICE!

www.thatllbetheday.com

SHAOLIN WARRIORS THE SPIRIT WITHINMON 6 JUN 7.30pm G F L

Breathtaking theatrical Kung-Fu Show vividly

depicting the rarely-seen Kung-Fu masters’ agility,

strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and

martial arts training. Amazing death defying

Kung-Fu disciplines such as qigong, animal imitation

boxing and fighting with 18 kinds of dangerous

traditional weapons.

THE ELO EXPERIENCE GREATEST HITS TOURFRI 3 JUN 7.30pm C G L

30 years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the

Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on

radio stations throughout the world. A group of

talented musicians are currently touring UK

theatres bringing the most popular songs back to

the stage. This show, currently wowing audiences

up and down the country, is not to be missed. Read

reviews and comments at www.elotribute.com

G*MANIA INSPIRED BY THE TV HIT GLEETUE 24 MAY 7.30pm C

10 stars from TV’s biggest reality shows, including

The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, have been

brought together to create the ultimate pop group

for a spectacular concert inspired by the smash hit

TV phenomenon Glee. This high-octane, feel-good

production showcases jaw-dropping choreography

and brilliant new arrangements of classic tracks

including Don’t Stop Believin’ and Gold Digger.

JONATHAN ANSELL & FRIENDSSING THE MUSIC OF G4TUE 7 JUN 7.30pm

The sensational voice on over 2 million albums,

former G4 front man and international recording

star Jonathan Ansell is coming to town in his first

ever nationwide solo tour. Accompanied by three

superb singers and musicians, Jonathan will be

performing G4’s greatest hits, along with some of

pop and opera’s most famous songs.

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

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TUE 17 - SUN 22 MAYTue - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

Sun 1pm & 4pm

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STARRING KEITH JACK ANY DREAM WILL DO RUNNER UP

Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’,

‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd

Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success

across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a hair’s

breadth behind winner Lee Mead in hit BBC series Any Dream Will

Do, takes on the title role, having won the hearts of the nation

with his sparkling charisma and sensational singing voice.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and

the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of

unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close

Every Door To Me and One More Angel.

Joseph will burst onto the stage at Princess Theatre Torquay

so book your tickets now and be part of the magic!

‘IT’S UTTERLY IRRESISTIBLE. GO, GO, GO JO!’

MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY’ ENTERTAINMENT AND NEWS

‘IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS. BRILLIANT!’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

★ ★ ★ ★‘A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. KEITH JACK IS EXCELLENT!’THE HERALD

‘A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT.I WAS THRILLED’DAILY MIRROR

Bill Kenwright

by arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents

LYRICS BY TIM RICE MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

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LESLEY JOSEPHIS MISS OCTOBER

SUE HOLDERNESS

IS MISS FEBRUARY

RUTH MADOCIS MISS MARCH

KATHRYN ROONEYIS MISS SEPTEMBER

CAMILLA DALLERUPIS MISS MAY

HELEN FRASERIS MISS JANUARY

DEENA PAYNEIS MISS JULY

AND KACEY AINSWORTH

IS MISS NOVEMBER

WITH KEVIN SACREAS LAWRENCE

THE PHOTOGRAPHER

MON 20 - SAT 25 JUNMon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON IS BACK ONE FINAL TIME!

Following an award winning West End run and

a sell out, record breaking week in Torquay

Calendar Girls is coming back one last time.

A group of ordinary women do something

extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon

when they persuade one another to pose for

a charity calendar with a difference! Based on

an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky,

poignant and hilarious.

Last time, Calendar Girls sold out in Torquay

before it even opened, so don’t miss out and

book today for the show the Mail on Sunday

called ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed

to make you laugh, cry and come out

singing Jerusalem!’

‘A SHOW I COULD SEE OVER AND OVER AGAIN -

AND I HOPE I WILL’SIR CLIFF RICHARD

‘LOTS OF LAUGHS AND A FEW TEARS.

THIS SHOW SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE’S CALENDAR’

JUNE WHITFIELD CBE

‘FUNNY, CHARMING & A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO THE FUNDRAISING

EFFORTS OF A GROUP OF EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN’

IAN HISLOP

Photograph by John Swannell10 11

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TOADS STAGE MUSICAL COMPANY PRESENT

TUE 28 JUN - SAT 2 JULTue - Sat eves 7.45pm

Sat mat 2.30pm

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The Award Winning local company Toads Stage Musical

Company, return to the Princess Theatre with their annual

summer musical.

East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and

ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862

in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her

young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been

summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children

and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by

those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing

his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on

their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King

grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in

a truly unique love story. Along with the dazzling score, the

incomparable Jerome Robbins ballet, The Small House of

Uncle Thomas, is one of the all-time marvels of the musical

stage. Always a firm favourite with the public, the score also

includes I Whistle A Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers, Getting

To Know You, Something Wonderful and Shall We Dance, and

of course not forgetting all those wonderful children

who play the kings extended family.

LAST YEAR’SPRICES HELD

SPIRIT OF THE DANCEWED 6 JUL 2.30 & 7.30pm C G L

Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this

explosive and powerful show combines heart-

pounding Irish Dance with the sensual Latino

rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling

production of strength and passion. Winner of nine

Global Awards, including Best Choreography and

Best International Production, this award winning

spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes

and breathtaking choreography.

IN THE FLESH PINK FLOYDTHU 7 JUL 7.30pm C L G

In The Flesh have created a powerful and dynamic

appreciation of Pink Floyd’s timeless music in

an amazing two and a half hour show drawing

on tracks from their classic albums including

The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here,

The Wall, and The Division Bell. An impressive

light show and projection screen accompanies

this amazing show.www.floydflesh.com

BOOK NOW 0844 871 3023 (bkg fee)

JOHN EDWARDSAT 9 JUL 2pm

John Edward has captivated audiences worldwide.

On his internationally distributed talk shows,

Crossing Over with John Edward and John Edward

Cross Country, he uses his unique abilities to connect

people with loved ones who have passed on.

Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally

humorous, John’s down to earth approach has

earned him a vast and loyal following. The John

Edward Seminar - messages from the other side!

DON’T FORGET! THAT’LL BE THE DAY C G L FRI 8 JUL See page 6

SUPER TROUPER FRI 17 JUN &

TUE 2, 16 & 23 AUG 7.30pm C F

Super Trouper formerly Abba Mania, is now

accepted as the world’s number one touring

production. Featuring a special concert

presentation, celebrating the music of ABBA in

a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special

memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.

Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including:

Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner

Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

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ROYAL AIR FORCE CENTRAL BANDMON 18 JUL 7.30pm C G L

After its very successful previous visits, The Rotary

Club of Tormohun is proud to present the return of

the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, which will

feature a concert of light music, military marches

and favourites old and new. The concert is in aid of

The Rowcroft Hospice, Help for Heroes and other

Rotary and RAF charities.

MON 11 - SAT 16 JULMon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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SOMETHING NEW FOR TORBAY

‘HILARIOUS, ABSOLUTELY JAW ACHINGLY HILARIOUS. THIS IS CRACKING COMEDY AT ITS VERY BEST’THIS IS LOCAL LONDON*

ADAPTED FROM THE TV SCRIPTS BY DAVID GRAHAM

STARRING

ANDREW DUNN & SUE DEVANEYTake one huge hit sitcom from BBC TV, place on a stage

in a World Premiere national tour starring members of the

original cast of the TV series.

Blend in Victoria Wood’s writing, undoubtedly some of the

funniest on television, and whip into a play based on the second

TV series following the reluctant love story of Bren and Tony,

egged on by Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita.

Mix in caretaker Stan’s words of wisdom and coat with regular

appearances by Phillippa from Human Resources and Petula,

Bren’s dreadful mother and you have a recipe for

madness, mirth and twelve rounds of toast!

*Praise for the 2009 production

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERSSAT 23 JUL 7.30pm C L G E

Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest

hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s including

Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry

Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers,

Little Richard, The Beatles and much, much more!

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party,

make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show

that has thousands of fans the world over saying ‘I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUDDY!’

BEYOND THE BARRICADE TUE 26 JUL 7.30pm G L C

Back by overwhelming public demand, the most

successful and popular touring show of its kind,

Beyond the Barricade returns with a brand new

2011 production, recreating original West End and

Broadway musical hit songs with amazing

authenticity, Beyond the Barricade features a

cast of past principal performers from the West

End production of Les Miserables, and the recent

25th Anniversary Concert at London’s 02 Arena.

RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULARTHU 28 JUL 7.30pm C

Purveyors Of Cool come to town! with a sensational

live show featuring the greatest music of the 20th

century. Every song is an absolute classic like -

Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amoré, Come

Fly With Me and Mack The Knife. Plus lots of hanky

panky and banter as their swinging soiree still

remains the hottest party around!www.ratpack.biz

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

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SUPER TROUPER FRI 17 JUN &

TUE 2, 16 & 23 AUG 7.30pm C F

Super Trouper formerly Abba Mania, is now

accepted as the world’s number one touring

production. Featuring a special concert

presentation, celebrating the music of ABBA in

a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special

memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.

Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including:

Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner

Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

JIMMY CARR LAUGHTER THERAPYTHU 4 & FRI 5 AUG 7.30pm

Since the turn of the century Jimmy has been a

‘fun slinger’ of international repute. Laughter

Therapy is his ninth solo show. It’ll be an evening

of non stop jokes, gags and banter. If you’ve got

a sick sense of humour then maybe laughter is

the best medicine. Not to be taken if you have

a sensitive disposition or an overactive moral

compass. Recommended dose: one brand new

show to be taken annually (I said annually).

PAUL ZERDIN SPONGEFEST 2011THU 18 AUG 7.30pm

Arguably Britain’s most talented and leading

ventriloquist and comedian. Paul was by far the

stand out performer of last year’s Royal Variety

Show, and after a complete sell-out Edinburgh

Fringe ,Paul is now taking his show on a UK tour.

Come and see Paul and friends, the cheeky and

lovable Sam, Albert, Baby and a few new tricks up

his sleeves.

www.paulzerdin.com

JOE PASQUALE THE PULL MY FINGER TOURSUN 31 JUL 7.30pm C E G L

There are dark days ahead and even darker nights

when the sun goes down, but there’s a shining light

to help you through them. Joe Pasquale is back,

from outer space - he’s just walked in to find you

here with that sad look upon your face! Well there’s

no need to look sad anymore. Its time for the pull

my finger tour.

JASON MANFORD LIVEFRI 19 AUG 7.30pm

As seen on The One Show, Live at the Apollo and

Walk on the Wild Side, 8 out of 10 Cats, Royal Variety

Performance 2009, and Jason Manford & Friends,

BBC Radio 2.

‘SHARP OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY, INSPIRED ONE-LINERS - MANFORD CERTAINLY KNOWS HOW TO GET THE LAUGHS’ METRO

‘ONE OF THE MOST CONSISTENTLY FUNNY NEW COMICS AROUND’ JONATHAN ROSS

THAT’LL BE THE DAY BRAND NEW SUMMER SHOWWED 17 & BANK HOL WEEKEND

SAT 27 AUG 7.30pm C G L

Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary

That’ll Be The Day, returns with a Brand New 2012

Production. Featuring an all new line up of

knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, mixed

with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce

a show with a real feel good party atmosphere.

CHILDREN GO HALF PRICE! www.thatllbetheday.com

BOOK NOW 0844 871 3023 (bkg fee)

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY RAY MCVAYTHU 11 AUG 7.30pm C L E

Prepare yourself for a fantastic trip down memory

lane as Musical Director Ray McVay leads the official

Glenn Miller Orchestra. Along with the Moonlight

Serenaders, our wonderful vocal group, Jan

Messeder and Colin Anthony on vocals and the

Uptown Hall Gang all get together to relive the

spirit of the forties in this great evening of Glenn

Miller music.

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCKTUE 9 - WED 10 AUG 7.30pm C G L

Its time to Shake, Rattle and Roll all the way back

to the fantastic 50’s! Travel back to the time of

Teddy Boys, quiffs, Brylcreem, poodle skirts and

blue suede shoes. Featuring a phenomenal cast of

singers, dancers and musicians, Rock Around the

Clock is a non stop hit parade of Rock and Roll

classics that is guaranteed to leave you dancing

into the night!

ONE NIGHT SHOWS ONE NIGHT SHOWS

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MAGIC OF MOTOWNFRI 26 AUG 7.30pm C G L E

Get ready – the UK’s No 1 live Motown concert

show returns bigger than ever with its all new 2011

spectacular. Here it comes – the smash hit from the

States authentically recreates Motown’s sublime

harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary

musicianship. A super-talented cast perform hits

from The Supremes,Temptations, Four Tops,

Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary

Wells, Martha Reeve, Lionel Richie and more.

www.easytheatres.com

JIM DAVIDSON LIVE AND DANGEROUSTHU 25 AUG 7.30pm C G L E

The incomparable Jim Davidson live, dangerous

and as uncompromising as ever. An hysterical

evening of near the knuckle stand up comedy

featuring one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians.

For a very limited tour only. A night not to

be missed!

Adults Only.

DOMINIC KIRWIN THROUGH THE YEARSWED 24 AUG 7.30pm

Presenting the rich, distinctive voice of Dominic

Kirwan, truly one of the finest performers Ireland

has ever produced. Throughout 2011 Dominic will be

touring the UK bringing his own dynamic, vibrant

performing style to theatres across the country in

his brand new show Through The Years. Taking a

refreshingly new look at the finest country, pop and

traditional Irish music, all of course complimented

with his show stopping ballads.

KEN DODDSUN 21 AUG 7pm G

Ken Dodd OBE travels the country virtually

non-stop dispensing liberal doses of his unique

tickle-tonic, and he’s ‘discumknockerated’ (Knotty

Ash parlance for ‘over the moon’) to be touring with

his famous Happiness Show. Ken is celebrating more

than 50 years of happiness and laughter, having

become a professional entertainer in 1954. But it is

his undoubted genius as a comedian that stamps

Ken Dodd out as a showbiz legend.

The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back in the Princess

Theatre, Torquay from 30th August for 2 weeks only! Danny

Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns

as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy.

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and

take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and

‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again.

It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the

unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One

That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly

Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the

night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up

and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO!’ NEIL SEAN, SKY NEWS

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

TUE 30 AUG - SAT 10 SEPVarious 2.30pm, 5pm,

7.30pm & 8pm performances

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SUPER TROUPER TUE 23 AUG See page 16THAT’LL BE THE DAY SAT 27 AUG C G L See page 17

Photographs by Paul Coltas

‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS - CHANNEL 4’‘THE NO.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!!!’

ONE NIGHT SHOWS

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Sat Mat 2.30pm

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‘KEEPS THE SUSPENSE BUZZING TO THE LAST’GAZETTE AND HERALDFollowing huge success, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, now

in its sixth outstanding year, is proud to present Verdict, the most

riveting and compelling drama by the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime.’

The brilliant Professor Hendryk leads a content and morally

upstanding life, but his world is turned upside-down when the

prospect of life-saving treatment for his invalid wife persuades

him to take on a new pupil against his better judgement; the spoilt,

conniving minx Helen who will stop at nothing to get her way.

With murderous intentions afoot, it only remains to be seen

what verdict will be delivered, and if justice will prevail.

‘A MOVING, INTRIGUING & THOUGHT-PROVOKING PLAY

OF FORBIDDEN LOVE’ SURREY HERALD

BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH

AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS

AGATHA CHRISTIE® Copyright © 2010 Agatha Christie Limited

(a Chorion company). All rights reserved. Photos of a previous cast.

GRIPPING AND POWERFUL DRAMA FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF CRIME’ AGATHA CHRISTIE

STAR CASTING TO BE

ANNOUNCEDSOON

BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR YOU’LL LOVE IT!

Annie tells the rags to riches story of a

resourceful orphan who at the age of

eleven was plucked from the clutches of

the horrible Miss Hannigan, to sample life in

the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks.

After last year’s highly acclaimed production

of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, TOPS are

thrilled to bring you this heart-warming

musical which features such numbers as

Tomorrow and It’s the Hard-knock Life.

Annie is the story of how hope triumphs over

adversity. It is the perfect ‘feel-good’ musical

that can be enjoyed by the whole family

and will have you humming along to all

the familiar tunes.

Musical Director Rob Young

Director David Hyde Constantine

Choreographer Tracey Loveridge

Book by Thomas Meehan

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Martin Charnin

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with

JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE

INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

GROUPS

WHY NOT MAKE YOUR VISIT TO THE THEATRE EVEN BETTER BY GETTING TOGETHER AS A GROUP & MAKING THE MOST OF OUR FABULOUS GROUP BOOKINGS SERVICE?

Did you know, when booking 10 or

more tickets you can receive the following benefits:

• Reserve now, pay later

• No booking fees

• Huge savings on the majority of shows

• Reservations can be easily changed

• Reserve more than one show at a time

• No deposits required

• Reservations are invoiced, and are easy for you to review and check before paying

• Tickets posted free to your door

So, just call our dedicated and friendly

Group Sales team on:

0844 871 3043Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm

AMAZING SAVINGS FOR GROUPS!Just look at the fantastic per ticket savings you can make when booking a group of 10+

BLOOD BROTHERS up to £4 discount per ticket

JOSEPH up to £5 discount per ticket

CALENDAR GIRLS up to £3 discount per ticket

DINNERLADIES up to £5 discount per ticket

GREASE up to £7 discount per ticket

VERDICT up to £5 discount per ticket

LEGALLY BLONDE up to £7 discount per ticket

MON 12 - SAT 17 SEP Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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0844 871 3023 (bkg fee)

Group Sales (10+) 0844 871 3043www.PrincessTheatre.org.uk

Discounts shown are the maximum

saving available and exclusions

may apply on some performances.

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OMIGOD YOU GUYS! THE BROADWAY & WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL

Photos of the original London production by Ellie Kurttz. Original poster concept designed by aka. Photo Uli Webber.

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘GREAT SONGS, WITTY LINES. SMART, SASSY, SPECTACULAR’THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘LEGALLY BLONDE SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER. SENSATIONAL’THE SUN

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

NOW ALSOIN ITS 2ND AWARD WINNINGYEAR INLONDON

TUE 8 - SAT 19 NOVMon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

LIVECARD 2 for 1 on Tue 8 Nov

£6 off top 2 prices thereafter

GROUPS 10+ Call 0844 871 3043Up to £7 off top 3 prices

0844 871 3023 (bkg fee)

Group Sales (10+) 0844 871 3043www.PrincessTheatre.org.uk

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For the first time ever, the West End & Broadway sensation, 2011

Olivier Award winner (Best New Musical) and winner of Best

New Musical Whatsonstage.com Awards, Legally Blonde The

Musical comes to Torquay. Based on the hit movie starring

Reese Witherspoon, this critically acclaimed new musical is

created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony

Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated

choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray).

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't

take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps

her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits

the books, and heads for Harvard Law School. Legally Blonde

The Musical will take you from the social whirl of California

Campus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice with the brightest

new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser).

This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the

highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket intown.

The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE FROM START TO FINISH. PERFECTION’

THE INDEPENDENT

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ELLEN KENT OPERARETURNS TO TORQUAY!

NEW PANTOMIME PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENT

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, THIS PANTO IS

THE BEST OF ALL!This Christmas we will be booing the Evil Queen

as she tries to poison poor Snow White.

Let’s hope her seven little friends can save

the day and let true love conquer all!

Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to The Princess Theatre

we go for a traditional family pantomime

at it’s best. With bucket loads of

Christmas cheer, what a wonderful

way to end the year!

WED 23 NOV 7.30pm

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £10 off all tickets purchased

before 31st May 2011.

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DEC 2011 - JAN 2012Dates & times to be confirmed

Derek Block & Blackburn International

Proudly Present an Ellen Kent Production

Featuring the internationally acclaimed

Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv.

With handpicked soloists, highly-praised

chorus and full orchestra.

Back by overwhelming public demand, this

award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets

including a spectacular Japanese garden and

fabulous costumes including antique wedding

kimonos from Japan.

One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s

Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story

of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls

in love with an American naval lieutenant – with

dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic

Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day

and the unforgettable Love Duet.

TAKE CENTRE STAGE FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

From unique to traditional - the possibilities are endless

Fully licensed for Marriage Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships

For more information call 01803 290288

A QUALITY WEDDING AT A UNIQUE VENUE NEED NOT BREAK THE BANK

The following wedding package is available from

an amazing £2,000

Cost Includes

Room hire with panoramic views across the beautiful Bay

for a Civil Ceremony from 3pm

A chilled glass of Bucks Fizz

to welcome your guests.

A wedding breakfast area tastefully decorated to enhance the natural beauty

of the surroundings

A delicious 3 course wedding breakfast or sumptuous buffet depending on your requirements and a glass of

sparkling wine to toast your

happy occasion.

Then relax and unwind at your evening reception overlooking the glistening moonlit waters whilst we serve you and your guests with mouth-watering

canapés.

Cost stated is based upon 50 adult guests. For wedding date availability contact us on 01803 290288

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HOW TO BOOK IN PERSON

The box office, situated on the road side

of the building, is open from Monday

to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday

10am to 4pm and remains open until 15

minutes after curtain up on show nights.

If there is a show on a Sunday or Bank

Holiday we will open at 4pm.

Please note that tickets for some shows carry a per ticket booking fee for ALL debit and credit card bookings.

BY PHONE

To pay by debit or credit card –

select option 1 (Available 24 Hours)

This will direct your call to Ticketmaster

who handle all telephone card bookings.

Choosing to pay this way will incur a per

ticket Ticketmaster fee and a transaction

fee for postage or collection on the night

of the show from the box office.

To reserve tickets and send a cheque –

select option 2 (During opening hours)

We will reserve your tickets for 3 days

whilst you send cheque payment. Please

make cheques payable to The Princess

Theatre and enclose an SAE for the

return of your tickets. We will give you a

reservation number which needs to be

written on the reverse of your cheque.

Send to Box Office, Princess Theatre,

Torbay Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ

TICKET AGENTS

You can book in person at the following

Tourist Information Centres.

Chard • Dartmouth • Dawlish • Exeter •

Exmouth • Newton Abbot • Plymouth •

Teignmouth Tiverton • Torquay •

Totnes. And also at the public libraries in

Brixham • Churston • Paignton

ONLINE BOOKING

www.princesstheatre.org.uk

This will give you all the information

you need about the theatre and shows.

Booking on line will link you to the

Ticketmaster website.

Choosing to book this way will incur

a per ticket Ticketmaster fee and a

transaction fee for postage or

collection on the night of the show

from the box office.

WHEELCHAIR SPACES

We can accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs

per performance. Ticketmaster or booking

on line cannot access these spaces. Please

call in to the box office or call

0844 871 3023 and select option 2.

CONCESSIONS

C Concessions Available

G Groups Discount Available

L LiveCard Holder Discounts

F Family Discount Available

E Early Booking Discount Available

S Schools Discount Available

C Childrens Discount Available

For more details about concessions

available please contact the Box Office.

For information on Group Bookings

please contact our Group Sales Team.

GROUPS OF 10+ 0844 871 3043

(10am to 5pm Monday to Friday.)

There is usually a discount for booking

10 or more tickets. Tickets can be

reserved in advance and held up to a

month before the date of the show.

THEATRE TOKENS

We sell and accept national Theatre

Tokens. They are unique theatre

vouchers and can be used to see shows

at over 230 theatres nationwide.

Available in values of £5, £10 & £20

with no expiry date. Tokens can also be

purchased at most Tourist Information

Centres and branches of WHSmith, or

by calling Tokenline on 0870 164 8800.

www.theatretokens.com

RESTORATION LEVY

A £1 contribution to the theatre’s

restoration fund is included in all

ticket prices.

Concessions must be applied for at the time of

booking as tickets are sold on a NO REFUND,

NO EXCHANGE basis so please check your

dates before booking.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUPPrincess Theatre, Torquay is operated by the

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a

total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in

the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive

portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo

Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of

York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly,

Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and

Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres

include Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New

Alexandra Theatre Birmingham; Theatre Royal

Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre

Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall,

Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal,

Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire;

Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester;

Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford;

Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent

Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent;

Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay;

New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon

Studio; The Ambassadors Woking encompassing

the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres

and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas;

Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the

country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain

and internationally. Current and recent ATG

co-productions include The Misanthrope starring

Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally

Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Andrew

Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Spamalot and

South Pacific.

PRICE BAND A B C D E P

Blood Brothers

Mon - Thu eve &

Sat mat

Wed mat

Fri & Sat eve

£31.50

£25.50

£34.50

£28.50

£22.50

£31.50

£24.50

£19.50

£27.50

£19.50

£14.50

£23.50

£14.50

£10.50

£16.50

£34.50

£28.50

£37.50

That’ll Be The Day

£22 £19.50 - - -

Al Murray All seats £26.50 -

Vienna Festival Ballet -

Cinderella £22.50 £17.50 £12.50 - - -

Rodgers &

Hammerstein

Gala Concert

All seats £14.50

Joseph

Tues - Thu eves

Wed & Thu mat

Fri eve & Sat &

Sun perfs

£25.50

£23.50

£28.50

£22.50

£20.50

£25.50

£19.50

£17.50

£22.50

£16.50

£14.50

£18.50

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-

-

£28.50

£26.50

£31.50

G*Mania £24 £22 £20 -

ELO Experience All seats £19 -

The Shaolin Warriors £21 £18 £15 - - -

Jonathan Ansell £29.50 £26.50 £23.50 £37.50

Super Trouper All seats £17.50 -

Calendar Girls

Mon eve &

Wed mat

Tue - Thu eves &

Sat mat

Fri & Sat eve

£23.50

£25.50

£27.50

£21.50

£23.50

£25.50

£14.50

£17.50

£18.50

£11.50

£12.50

£13.50

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TThe King & I All seats £15

Spirit OfThe Dance

£24 £22 - - - -

In The Flesh All seats £21.50

That’ll Be

The Day l £22 £19.50 - - - -

John Edward £56 £46 - - - -

Dinnerladies

Mon eve &

Wed mat

Tue - Thu eve &

Sat mat

Fri & Sat perfs

£23.50

£25.50

£27.50

£21.50

£23.50

£25.50

£14.50

£17.50

£18.50

£11.50

£12.50

£13.50

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-

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£26.50

£28.50

£30.50

Royal Air Force Central Band £18 £16 £14 - - -

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

£18.50 £15.50 - - - -

Beyond The Barricade

All seats £19.50 -

Rat Pack Vegas £20 £18 £16 - - -

Joe Pasquale All seats £18.50 -

Super Trouper All seats £17.50 -

Jimmy Carr All seats £25 -

Rock Around The Clock £24 £22 £20 - - -

PRICE BAND A B C D E P

Super Trouper

Tue 16 Aug All seats £17.50 -

That’ll Be The Day £22 £19.50 - - - -

Glenn Miller

OrchestraAll seats £18.50

Paul Zerdin All seats £17.50 -

Jason Manford All seats £21 -

Ken Dodd £19.50 £16.50 - - - -

Super Trouper All seats £17.50 -

Dominic Kirwan All seats £19.50 -

Jim Davidson All seats £21 -

The Magic of Motown

All seats £23-

That’ll Be

The Day £22 £19.50 - - - -

Grease

Mon - Thu eves

Wed & Thu early

Fri & Sat eves

£32.50

£27.50

£35

£29.50

£24.50

£32

£26.50

£21.50

£29

£23.50

£18.50

£26

£20.50

£15.50

£23

£35.50

£30.50

£38

Agatha Christie’s

Verdict

Mon - Thu eves

& Sat mat

Wed mat

Fri & Sat eves

£19.50

£17.50

£21.50

£17.50

£15.50

£19.50

£15.50

£13.50

£17.50

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£22.50

£20.50

£24.50

TOPS Annie All seats £16 -

Legally Blonde

Mon - Thu eves

Midweek mat

Fri & Sat eves

£39.50

£29.50

£45

£37.50

£22.50

£39.50

£29.50

£18.50

£32.50

£22.50

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£25

£18.50

-

£19.50

£45

£39.50

£49.50

Madama

Butterfly £34 £31.50 £27.50 £24.50 £19.50 -

SEATING PLAN Prices are correct at the time of going to press,

however we reserve the right to change or vary prices

at any time. Price band P related to Premium seats

situated in the Circle.

This brochure is printed on

responsibly sourced FSC

paper. Please continue to help

the environment by recycling it.

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Enjoy breakfast on the decking with us

whilst watching the boats in the Marina.

We serve a selection of homemade soup,

light bites & lunches, as well as a fantastic

selection of homemade cakes & pastries.

Going to a show? Why not book a pre-theatre

dinner and delight in our homemade food

& fantastic views over the harbour.

Our function room is available for your

special event or family occasion.

We are also now offering a party catering

service. Our superb homemade quiches, homity

pies or cheesecakes are available to order

for you to take home. If you have any special

requirements, we will be happy to discuss these

with you.

To reserve a table or for further information

phone 01803 212383

BREEZES AT THE PR INCESS THEATRE

DINING