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Welcome toWorthing TheatresWe are delighted to share this latest season of thrilling events with you, work that is full of passion, humour, drama and more than a dash of sweat.

Matthew Kelly comes to the Connaught Theatres with Toast, a sensational play written by the talented Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors). This will sell out so book now.

This summer we launch our first Summer of Circus with incredible work from some of the best contemporary circus performers in Europe. Prepare to be amazed, moved and laugh your socks off. Pirates of the Carabina will be performing Flown, an incredible show that should not be missed. Want to have a go yourself? Turn to page 18 to book a high trapeze class with Gorilla Circus - be brave it is an exhilarating experience.

Other top tips for the season are BalletBoyz (page 12), the truly unique and brilliant Beardyman (page 37) and the beautiful and moving Every Brilliant Thing (page 9).

As well as taking the programme of events to the next level, we have been listening to your feedback and are fundraising to make some key improvements. We hope to install new seating and complete the refurbishment of the Connaught Studio in June (see page 52 for more details). We are still looking for corporate sponsors so do get in touch if you know a business that would like to support our work.

Amanda O'ReillyHead of Culture

P.S. Watch out for the full Summer of Circus brochure, later this year. We are adding even more incredible work.

ContentsP4 THEATREP10 SCREEN ARTSP12 DANCEP14 CIRCUSP22 FAMILYP28 TALKSP34 COMEDYP36 MUSICP44 LOCAL EVENTSP52 DEVELOPMENTSP53 ACCESSP54 DIARY

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"Packed with Bean’s gallows

humour" Evening Standard

"the mixture of roBust

humour and sudden moments of tense drama Proves

constantly comPelling" Daily Telegraph

14-19 MARCH7.30PM EVENINGS2.30PM MATINEES (WED & SAT)

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£26.50 / £23.50CONCS £24 / £21.50 FWT £21.50 / £19.50FWT OPENING NIGHT £19.50STUDENTS £12.50

140 MINS AGES 14+

Another Sunday night shift. The smell of bread baking. The industrial thump, thump, thump of the machines that never stop. The ovens are cranked up to full blast, the factory is humming, and everyone wants to be somewhere else. But this shift is going to be different. Because when a crisis hits the factory, the men have more to lose than just their wages…

From the writer of the international hit One Man, Two Guvnors, Richard Bean’s brilliantly observed drama stars the Olivier Award winning actor Matthew Kelly and Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge).

SnapdragonProductions@SnapdragonProd

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10 MARCH8PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£13CONCS £11STUDENTS £8.50

65 MINS(No interval)AGES 12+

"Two years ago, I found a videotape in my loft. On it: one and a half films, one quiz show and two sitcoms. Somehow it became the story of my life."

After a hard-drive crash and a near death experience, Ross Sutherland found himself house-bound with only one thing for company: an old videotape that once belonged to his grandad. Ross memorised every second of the tape. Slowly, he learnt how to manipulate the images into telling the story of his life.

Standby For Tape Back-Up was one of the critical hits of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 – enjoying a sell-out run at Summerhall.

This tour is presented by house: www.housetheatre.org.uk

"consuming, comPelling, hyPnotic..."The Stage

SHOW AND TELL

standBy fortaPe Back-uPBY ROSS SUTHERLAND

@rossgsutherland

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Shadowlands is the stunning drama written by William Nicholson that poses classic questions about religion, pain and love, through childhood innocence and the wonder of late-flowering love.

Starring Stephen Boxer (Humans, The Iron Lady, Doctors) as C.S. Lewis, Tony Slattery (Whose Line is it Anyway?) and Amanda Ryan (The Forsyte Saga), this West End and Broadway hit is the love story of C.S. Lewis - Oxford don and author of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Screwtape Letters - and American poet Joy Davidman.

Brought to you by the producers of the critically acclaimed touring productions of Birdsong and Flare Path, in association with Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

"heartBreakingly Beautiful, Powerful and Poignant" British Theatre Guide

19-23 APRIL7.30PM EVENINGS2.30PM MATINEES (WED & SAT)

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£27.50 / £24.50CONCS £25.50 / £22.50FWT £23.50 / £20.50FWT OPENING NIGHT £19.50STUDENTS £11.50GROUPS 10+ £15

AGES 11+

BIRDSONG PRODUCTIONS AND THE YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE

shadowlands

Shadowlands The Tour@shadowlandstour

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The award-winning, laugh-out-loud spin on Spielberg’s classic film Jurassic Park is a theatrical celebration of cinematic nostalgia.

In the unlikely setting of Lyme Regis Community Centre, the Park family embark on a journey. When things go wrong, family feuds are faced with the rapturous roar of DIY dinosaurs.

An epic adventure of show-stopping theatrics and megalithic mayhem. Just like the film, suitable for the whole family.

10 JUNE8PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£14FWT £11.50STUDENTS £10

100 MINS

dinosaur Park

superbolttheatre@Superboltplays

1 JUNE8PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£19.50FWT £17.50STUDENTS £14.50 GROUPS 10+ £10 110 MINSAGES 16+

graeme of thronesDirect from sold out shows in London’s West End, Graeme takes you on his own unique journey through the Seven Kingdoms. Featuring a family tree wider than The Wall and more subplots than anyone can follow, it’s a rollercoaster ride of beheadings, incestand war.

Created by a team of some of the UK’s top comedy writers, including Toby Park (Spymonkey), an original and un-authorised parody of the international phenomenonthat is Game Of Thrones. See it before the inevitable lawsuit.

GraemeTheShow@graemeTheShow

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You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world.

Everything that’s worth living for.

1. Ice Cream2. Kung Fu Movies3. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose4. Construction cranes5. Me

A new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.

"heart-wrenching, hilarious... PossiBly one of the funniest Plays you'll ever see"The Guardian

9 SEPT8PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£14CONCS £12FWT £10STUDENTS £10

60 MINSAGES 14+

painesploughHQ@painesplough

A PAINES PLOUGH AND PENTABUS THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION

every Brilliant thingBY DUNCAN MACMILLANWITH JONNY DONAHOEDIRECTED BY GEORGE PERRIN

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21 March ROH: Boris Godunov 7:15pm28 March The Railway Children 3pm6 April ROH: Giselle 7:15pm12 April Painting the Modern Garden 6:30pm17 April ROH: Giselle (Encore) 2pm 24 April Matthew Bourne: Swan Lake 8pm25 April ROH: Lucia Di Lammermoor 7:15pm18 May ROH: Frankenstein 7:15pm 6 June Matthew Bourne: The Car Man 8pm8 June RSC: Hamlet 7pm27 June ROH: Werther 7pm7 July KBTC: Romeo & Juliet 7:15pm13 October KBTC: The Entertainer 7:15pm

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Sensational new dance cinema event from celebrated choreographer Matthew Bourne. Internationally acclaimed and inventive thriller The Car Man - loosely based on the opera Carmen - is a story of lust, betrayal and revenge set in a small-town America garage-diner in the 1960s.

Stunning dance sequences performed to Bizet’s popular and instantly recognisable music.

Recorded during the hugely successful 2015 UK tour including a limited 4-week run at London’sSadler’s Wells Theatre.

6 JUNE8PM

CONNAUGHT CINEMA

£14.50 CONCS £13.50FWT £11.50

94 MINS RATED 12A

MATTHEW BOURNE

the car man

another date for the diaryMATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE

SCREENING SUN 24 APRIL, 8PM

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lifeThis brand new show is performed by an all-male company of ten amazing dancers who perform to a mesmerising and evocative musical score. Featuring two new commissions by internationally acclaimed choreographers Pontus Lidberg and Javier de Frutos, LIFE takes an elegant, powerful and provocative look at life and death presented in the inimitable BalletBoyz® style.

Come and find out why BalletBoyz have created generations of dance fans through their inventive, vivid and memorable shows.

"their Bounding energy isinfectious… thrilling" The Independent

9 MAY7.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£23.50 CONC £22.50FWT £21.50STUDENTS £15

80 MINSAGES 7+

Balletboyz@Balletboyz

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Pasha Kovalev - winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 tours once again with his brand new show - It's All About You. Pasha arrived in the UK in 2011 as one of the professionals on Strictly Come Dancing. In 2013, Pasha danced with Countdown presenter Rachel Riley before finally winning the trophy in 2014 with television presenter Caroline Flack. After the huge success of his Life Through Dance tour he will be joined again by his spectacular dancers in an evening of dance, chat, fun and stunning costumes. This brand new production features breathtaking choreography, sensational music and amazing costumes leaving the audience supercharged with positive energy and emotion.

Guest starring Anya Garnis from Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1) and So You Think You Can Dance USA.

Pasha kovalevit’s all aBout you

3 JUNE7.30PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£26.50 CONCS £24.50FWT £21.50

130 MINS

@PashaKovalev

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"what makes this so sPecial is that it never lets uP, not even for a

second… Perfect for the family" Fest Magazine

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Celebrate the truly unique, the

outrageously dazzling and down-right

near impossible physical feats of

circus performance.

Prepare to be thrilled by this wonderful

collection of circus work between July

and September, so join us, be brave and

enjoy a stunning summer of circus that's

sure to knock your socks off!

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JACKSONS LANE PRESENTS LOST IN TRANSLATION CIRCUS

the hogwalloPs8-9 JULY7.30PM / 2.30PM + 7.30PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£15.50CONCS / STUDENTS £14FWT £12.50FAMILY OF 4 £50


It is Grandpa’s birthday. He loves bananas and so, after the housework is done, the family get together to make him a birthday cake...banana flavoured of course!

Spectacular circus skills blend seamlessly with physical comedy, theatrical storytelling and a live original score in this chaotic and colourful tale of a family of misfits.

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lostintranslationcircus@LITCircusUK

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Mixing comedy and chaos with bold physicality and live music, FLOWN invites audiences to delight in the absurdity of contemporary circus life and revel in the daringly beautiful world of Pirates of the Carabina – a motley crew of acrobats, aerialists, musicians and stuntmen who are trying to get a show up and running.

Set to an original live soundtrack, it’s big, beautiful and bonkers, and of course in the end, everything is FLOWN – even the band!

PIRATES OF THE CARABINA

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28-31 JULY7.30PM7.30PM2.30PM + 7.30PM2.30PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£19.50CONCS £17.50FWT £15STUDENTS £12.50GROUPS 10+ £12.50

105 MINS

PiratesoftheCarabina@Carabinapirates

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Worthing welcomes the UK’s only outdoorFlying Trapeze school, Gorilla Circus, to

Lancing Green this summer.

Anyone with a taste for adventure can come have a swing on one of the only Flying Trapezes in the country open to

the public. These classes involve completing a simple trick on a hanging bar, then a trick on the Flying Trapeze and

towards the end of the class aim to be caught by a catcher on a separate swinging bar.

With their oldest student to date being 78, outdoor Flying Trapeze is for anyone looking for a fun alternative for all.

For those not wishing to take a class, be astounded by the Gorilla Circus Flying Trapeze Troupe performing their

high-flying acrobatic spectacular in the evenings. The performers will flip and twist, catching each other whilst

high in the air, and as the tricks get harder, and the performers fly higher, you too will be blown away by this

thrilling troupe.

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27 AUG-4 SEPTLANCING GREEN

27 AUG CLASSES 10 AM / 2PM / EVENING SHOW 8PM28 AUG CLASSES 10 AM / 2PM / EVENING SHOW 8PM29 AUG CLASSES 10AM / 2PM / 4PM / NO SHOW30 AUG CLASSES 10AM / 2PM / 4PM / NO SHOW31 AUG CLASSES 10AM / 2PM / 4PM / NO SHOW1 SEP CLASSES 10AM / 2PM / 4PM / NO SHOW2 SEP CLASSES 10AM / 2PM / 4PM / NO SHOW3 SEP CLASSES 10 AM / 2PM / EVENING SHOW 8PM4 SEP CLASSES 10 AM / 2PM / AFTERNOON SHOW 5PM

CLASSES £30 / 105 MINSAFTERNOON AND EVENING SHOWS / FREE

AGES 8+

Gorillacircus@gorillacircus

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ockhmsrazortheatre@AlexOckhams

WT are proud to be working with Ockham’s Razor, the critically acclaimed aerial theatre company, specialising in creating stunning physical theatre. Performing their triple-bill, three exquisite pieces; Arc, Every Action and Memento Mori brought to life in the Pavilion Theatre.

Arc - Three people find themselves stranded together, suspended in the air. Arc examines the instability of a triangle where relationships form and break apart and explores the experience of isolation in close proximity.

Every Action - A playful look at the bonds that form when people are thrown together. Four strangers meet before twenty-five metres of suspended rope. As they explore this elevated set of scales, they discover a world where everything you do will affect someone, somewhere.

Memento Mori - An award winning, powerful duet performedon a suspended metal frame. It is based on Holbein’s woodcuts of The Dance of Death, where death is represented as a skeleton that dances each of us to our grave.

ockham'srazorPRODUCED BY TURTLE KEY ARTS

16-17 SEPT7.30PM / 2.30PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£19.50CONCS £17.50FWT £15STUDENTS £12.50GROUPS 10+ £12.50

ARC 23 MINSEVERY ACTION 22 MINSMEMENTO MORI 11 MINS

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"A windy day, a brand new kite, for Penguin Blue a maiden flight..."

Meet Penguin Blue and friends as they go on an acrobatic Antarctic adventure full of good ideas, homesickness and the perils of kites.

With a trio of acrobatic penguins, alongside magical puppetry and live music, Metta Theatre's Blown Away is a joyous stage adaptation of Rob Biddulph's award winning children's book. Fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

17 SEPT2PM + 4PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£9.50FAMILY OF 4 £34


Blown awayBY ROB BIDDULPH, ADAPTED BY POPPY BURTON-MORGAN

mettatheatre@mettatheatre

"a little light-hearted classic of constant, feel-good invention"The Times

"the moves are Physically thrilling"The Sunday Times

"it is exquisite"The Stage

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26-27 MARCH2PM / 11AM + 2PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE



Stuff and Nonsense present a brand new romp though a classic, eccentric tale, telling the story of an emperor who loves clothes more than anything. But despite a wardrobe the size of Paris, he hasn't got a stitch to wear!

When two 'tailors' promise to create him an outfit that's "never been seen before", our eccentric emperor doesn't quite realise the spectacle he is about to make.

Populated with puppets, music and song, this classic tale is told in true Stuff and Nonsense style; with unending energy, great storytelling and, as always, it will be a show for all the family.

"Pitch Perfect"The Stage on The Elves and The Shoemaker

EMPERORS NEW CLOTHESSTUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY

STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY

the emPeror'snew clothes

aloadofstuffandnonsense@loadofstuff

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8-9 APRIL4PM / 11AM + 2PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£12FAMILY OF 4 £40GROUPS 8+ £8.50


Join Ballet Black for their first family ballet, based on the best-selling book by Anna Kemp and choreographed by Christopher Marney, full of fun, magic and one very special dog!

Biff is a dog, but he’s not your usual kind of dog. Instead of chasing sticks and fetching newspapers, Biff loves tutus, tiaras and ballet! Watch as Biff sneaks into the class of the fearsome ballet teacher, Miss Polly, practises pirouettes in the park and finally gets to go to the ballet. Featuring music from Fauré, Elgar and Tchaikovsky, this ballet is also an ideal introduction for young children to classical music.

"Ballet Black is a comPany aBsolutely everyBodymust see"Dance Europe

BALLET BLACK

dogs don'tdo Ballet

Ballet-Black@BalletBlack

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Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this giant of a children’s musical. The villagers living in the town below the giant’s house had better watch out, that loo roll has gone bouncing down the hill and straight towards them! Luckily, the townsfolk find lots of uses for the runaway!

The team that brought you the festive sell-out musical Father Christmas Needs a Wee! have yet again hit the perfect combination of humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known.

1 JUNE11.30AM / 2PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£8FAMILY OF 4 £28

110 MINSAGES 4+

TALEGATE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

the giant's loo roll

TaleGateTheatre@TalegateTheatre

7 MAY11AM / 2PM / 4PM

PAVILION THEATRE


50 MINS AGES 5+

BOOTWORKS THEATRE

the many doors of frank feelBadFrank is an inquisitive little boy with a big problem: what’s happened to Mum? Join him on his adventure to find her. There’ll be scavenger hunts, puzzles to solve and maybe even some dub-step dancing with a medieval knight.

An interactive sensitive theatre experience that's not to be missed, spaces are limited - early booking essential.

Bootworks@bootworks

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SCAMP THEATRE & WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

tiddler & other terrific tales

Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from the books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Featuring Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze.

Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed!

"lovingly Brought to life.a Perfect children’s show"The British Theatre Guide

18-19 JUNE2PM + 4PM / 2PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£10 FAMILY OF 4 £34


Scamp-Theatre-Ltd@scamptheatre

and other terrific tales

FROM JULIA DONALDSON & AxEL SCHEFFLER CREATORS OF THE GRUFFALO

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It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you?

Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for allpre-schoolers!

"a treat for your little ones"Daily Express

17-18AUGUST1PM + 4PM10AM + 1PM + 4PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£21.50 / £16.50FAMILY OF 4 £62

AGES 3+

peppapigliveuk@PeppaPigLive

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connaughtcinemas c r e e n i n g t h e l a t e s t i nm a i n s t r e a m a n d a r t h o u s e c i n e m alike us on facebook and follow us on twitter. c o n n a u g h t c i n e m a @ c o n n a u g h t c i n e m a

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Lucy Worsley takes you on a journey through the weird world of the Georgian court by telling the story of her favourite queen, Caroline.

Wife of the almost-forgotten King George II, Caroline was the fattest, funniest and cleverest queen ever to sit on the throne. Using eighteenth-century paintings, court memoirs, palace diaries and intimate letters, Lucy recounts the adventures and trials of Caroline’s life, explaining the unlikely turn of events that led an orphaned princess from a tiny German state to sit upon the British throne.

This is another of Lucy’s hugely successful talks, following her sold-out events in July 2013 and February 2015.

This talk ties in with Lucy’s BBC Four series, The First Georgians, and her book Courtiers, The Secret History of the Georgian Court.

2 APRIL7.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£20FWT £16GROUPS 10+ £14

100 MINS

lucy worsleythe first georgians

lucy.worsley@Lucy_Worsley

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Kate Williams examines the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth II as she heads for her 90th birthday this year.

Kate Williams is a historian and broadcaster. A specialist in modern history, royal and constitutional affairs and Professor of Modern History at Reading University.

Come along and celebrate our longest reigning monarch and gain truly expert insight into the life of Queen Elizabeth II.

Bletchley Park is famous as Britain’s unprecedented code-breaking organisation and a key factor in victory during World War II.

What most people don’t know is that it was predominantly staffed by young girls. Now in their nineties, these exceptional women share their wartime stories and the impact Bletchley Park has had on their lives.

Author, historian and broadcaster, Tessa Dunlop presents a revelatory show with two of the extraordinary women who worked in Britain’s most secret wartime operation.

7 JUNE7.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£20CONCS £18FWT £16GROUPS 10+ £14

110 MINSAGES 14+

22 SEPT7.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£18.50CONCS £16.50FWT £14GROUPS 10+ £12

an audience withkate williams

tessa dunloP and the Bletchley girls

@Tessadunlop

Kate-Williams@KateWilliamsme

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JCC shot to fame in the 1970s as the best-loved and most important performance poet of this generation. His four albums are widely acknowledged as masterpieces.

His impact on modern music is also huge and can be heard in his recent collaborations with Arctic Monkeys and Plan B.

His collection of poems, 10 Years In An Open Necked Shirt, is the best-selling poetry book of all time and he recently co-headlined The Poetry Olympics at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. Today he is one of British society’s key orators and his poetry is included on the national curriculum syllabus.

"John cooPer clarke is one of Britain’s outstanding Poets"Sir Paul McCartney

14 APRIL7.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

PREMIER £24.50

BAND A / BAND B £21.50 / £19.50CONCS £19.50 / £17.50STUDENTS £17.50 / £15

AGES 14+

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This event launches the Worthing WOW Festival. See page 47 for more details.

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johncooperclarke@official_jcc

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Ruby Wax is a much loved US born comedian, actor and writer, along with being the ‘It girl’ of mental health campaigning. She has a master’s degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University.

This event is a follow-up to her sell-out touring show, and best-selling book, Sane New World, which helps us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking.

Her new best-selling book, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled is the basis for the discussion. Funny and insightful, this event is your passport to saner living. As Ruby states, she might not be sane herself, but she does a pretty good imitation.

27 APRIL7.30PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£20CONCS £18FWT £16GROUPS 10+ £14

ruBy waxfrazzled!

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RubyWaxOfficial@Rubywax

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Alan Gardner designs gardens. He is a gardener. He also has Asperger Syndrome.

He is the creator of 40 RHS show gardens, winning numerous awards at Chelsea, Hampton Court and two gold medals at Tatton Park. His unique designs embody inspiration from his other passions - architecture, conceptual art and the wider landscape around him.

Alan’s first series, The Autistic Gardener, played on Channel 4 in 2015. This show saw Alan leading a team of novice trainees, all of whom are on the autistic spectrum, to create some truly sensational garden spaces.

Autism isn't a condition, it's just a different way of seeing the world. Join Alan as he discusses plants, people and life on the spectrum.

18 APRIL7.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£16.50CONCS £14.50FWT £12.50GROUPS 10+ £10.50

AGES 12+

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Chichester Festival Youth Theatre has over 700 young people each

week attend workshops at Chichester Festival Theatre and venues across

West Sussex. The newest group will be a partnership with Worthing Theatres

launching later this year.

Joining the award-winning CFYT allows young people of all abilities to develop their artistic

and social skills, attend theatre trips, tours, and workshops, and to audition for Christmas and

summer productions, enjoyed by tens of thousands of audience members each year.

Members will learn new skills in acting,

improvisation, puppetry, stage combat, physical theatre, directing and much more during our

weekly sessions.

Our new CFYT Worthing group offers a creative environment for local young people to produce

some outstanding theatre.

Youth Theatre Subscriptions are £60 per term (inclusive of VAT) or £165 per year (bursaries

available for low income families).

If you are interested in becoming a member of CFYT, please call the Learning, Education and

Participation Department on01243 784437 or email [email protected]

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grumPy old womenfifty shades of Beige19 MAY, 8PMPAVILION THEATRE£26.50110 MINSAGES 16+

Returning after a critically acclaimed, total sell-out spring 2015 tour, the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Award-winning comedian Jenny Eclair is joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake and actress and singer Kate Robbins.

craig camPBelldon’t look down28 APRIL, 8PMCONNAUGHT STUDIO£16.50110 MINSAGES 16+

This internationally, acclaimed comedian is one of stand-ups most charismatic and inventive performers with hilarious tales of globetrotting adventure never failing to impress—one expectant mother laughed so hard her waters broke!

rich hall3:10 to humour12 APRIL, 8PMCONNAUGHT THEATRE£17.50115 MINSAGES 14+

Rich Hall’s grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. The award-winning Montana native saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again.

sean lockkeeP it light24 MARCH, 8PMASSEMBLY HALL£24.50110 MINS AGES 15+

Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he's only gone and done it again! What's he like? Come and see what he's blithering on about this time.

@TheSeanLock

TheRichHall@rich_hall

craigcampbellcomedy@CraigCampbellComedian

GrumpyOldWomen@gowlive

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MATT’S COMEDY CLUB

harry Bakerword on the street9 JUNE, 8PMCONNAUGHT STUDIO£9 / CONCS £7120 MINSAGES 12+

Author of The Sunshine Kid and star of Rap Battles, TED Talks and Bilingual Poetry, Harry brings his witty, incisive, headspinning poetics to Worthing. With support from the hilarious songsmith Jay Foreman.

MATT’S COMEDY CLUB

Joanna nearyfaceful of issues7 APRIL, 8PMCONNAUGHT STUDIO£9 / CONCS £775 MINSAGES 12+

The award-winning comedian will be tackling issues such as social media for the elderly and feminism in the form of rude dance and DIY.

sarah millicanoutsider14 SEPT, 8PMASSEMBLY HALL£26.50150 MINSAGES 16+

In the past when you put Sarah Millican outside, she asked things like: "Why? Where is the taxi?" and said things like: "There’ll be wasps. Is that poo?" But things have changed. Now she has outside slippers. Sarah Millican is venturing outside. Bring a cardie. Plus support TBC.

ken doddhaPPiness show6 AUGUST, 7PMPAVILION THEATRE£23.50CONCS £22.50FWT £21.50

Ken Dodd is a multi-award winning performer who loves nothing more than entertaining theatre audiences, so don't miss his fun-filled Happiness Show for non-stop gags and a selection of songs presented in his uniquely versatile style.

Sarah-Millican@SarahMillican75

Joanna-Neary@MsJoNeary

harrybakerpoetry@harrybakerpoet

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1 APRIL7.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

£19.50CONCS £16.50

110 MINS

The Hackney Colliery Band is east London’s unique take on the brass band. With a tongue-in-cheek, yet respectful, nod to the great tradition of British brass bands, their influences are as diverse as the London borough that gave them their name.

Bringing the UK colliery brass band tradition bang up to date, dropping in a few unexpected covers from the likes of Goldie, The Prodigy, Kanye West and even Toto, we can be certain that you will have never heard anything quite like it.

This is high-energy, good-time music that’ll make you want to move your feet.

"this is the most enJoyaBle, fun music that i know of"The Observer

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23 JUNE8PM

ASSEMBLY HALL

£19.50CONCS £16.50


Travelling at the speed of thought in his brand new music production spaceship, the world classmulti-award-winning musician and comedian transcends mere mimicry to produce studio quality compositions in the time it takes to imagine them. The vocal shaman emits and manipulates any conceivable sound with a manic wit that will have you rocking with laughter and shaking your tail feather as a whole album is created live within an hour, based on your suggestions.

"Breath-takingly talented"Time Out

"a genius at live imProv Performance…with quick-fire wit"Uncut

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Michael Messer is a virtuoso slide guitarist, singer, and blues innovator. Throughout his thirty year recording career his music has remained individual and contemporary and his reputation as an innovator of the blues and master of slide guitar is well known.

His band is once again breaking new ground, playing an exhilarating and highly accessible fusion of rural blues and Hindustani classical music.

With Manish Pingle (Indian Slide Guitar) and Gurdain Rayatt (Tabla).

Hunter And The Bear’s love of classic rock bands like Lynyrd Skynryd and The Band shines through in both their song-writing and live performance - a powerful blend of folk, rock and country, with strong vocal harmonies and soaring guitar lines.

Following on from their appearance at Reading Festival this year, this show will feature songs from their EPs Dusty Road, Before I Came Home and Wildfire. Support from local artist Rachel Hawker.

16 JUNE7.30PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£15CONCS £13

1 JULY8PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£11.50CONCS £10

140 MINS AGES 16+

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Returning for his second live show at Worthing Theatres, Andrew Foster is an acoustic guitarist influenced by traditional songwriting sensibilities. His folk infused music has received reviews from both Acoustic Magazine and BBC Introducing, both commenting on his ability to paint imagery through song.

This exclusive performance comes after shows supporting the likes of Mumford & Sons, Cara Dillon, Turin Brakes and many more. Support TBC.

Guy Davis' work as an actor, author, and of late, teacher earmark him as a renaissance man of the blues. Whilst carrying the blues around the world, from the Equator to the Arctic Circle, Guy Davis has come back with some fresh inspiration and new stories to tell.

Kokomo Kidd, his first all- new album in two years, finds the blues ambassador visiting fresh territory, whilst still demonstrating his deft acoustic playing and well-crafted lyrics for all to see and hear.

14 JULY8PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£9.50CONCS £8

125 MINS

18 AUGUST7.30PM

CONNAUGHT STUDIO

£15CONCS £13

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John mann:seaside melodies18 MAY, 2PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£10 CONCS £9

After 35 years of appearing at the Pavilion Theatre, John is the longest running artist to have performed consecutively at the Pavilion.

This show celebrates John’s 60th year in show business. A real afternoon of nostalgia, with music that over the years has been enjoyed by the local residents, holidaymakers and visitors to the town, plus his loyal supporters to his appreciation society from around the world. Music of yesteryear played the John Mann way.

the hollies12 MARCH, 7.30PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£31.50CONCS £28.50FWT £26.50

130 MINS

As major players in the magnificent 1960s British pop revolution - a time when British bands first conquered the world, The Hollies hallmark vocal harmony has not wavered throughout 50 years of continuous touring, performing and recording.

No support act is needed as The Hollies perform their classics and many more hits in one brilliant performance.

soul legends14 MAY, 7.45PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£25.50CONCS £23.50GROUPS 10+ £22.95

120 MINS

It’s all aboard the soul train for the show of the year, embarking from soul’s heady sixties origins... steaming, non-stop, through to the present day...via everyone’s favourite seventies and eighties dance classics.

An all-star cast of talented singers and musicians, elaborate costumes and jaw-dropping choreography truly revive everyone’s favourite soul classics

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the glenn millerorchestra24 JULY, 3PMPAVILION THEATRE£21.50, CONCS £19.50FWT £18155 MINS

Now into its 27th incredible year under the baton of legendary musical entertainer, Ray McVay, the orchestra is joined by The Swing Time Jivers plus The Polka Dot Dolls.

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BBc Big BandBroadway to hollywood24 JUNE, 7.30PMASSEMBLY HALL£24.50, CONCS £23.50FWT £21.50140 MINS

The internationally renowned big band and conductor Barry Forgie are joined by vocalist, Emer McParland, to celebrate the most memorable musical moments from Broadway to Hollywood.

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that'll Be the dayBrand new show13 AUG & 24 SEPT 7.30PMPAVILION THEATRE£25GROUPS 1 IN 10 FREE 200 MINS

The UK's no.1 rock & roll variety production returns with its brand new show! Featuring a sensational new line-up of classic hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more hilarious comedy.

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that'll Be the day30th anniversary8 MAY, 7.30PMPAVILION THEATRE£25GROUPS 1 IN 10 FREE 200 MINS

Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That'll Be The Day returns with another chance to catch its massively popular 30th Anniversary Special!"THIS SHOW JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER" The Telegraph

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hire a sPaceOur spaces range in size from a 25-seat conferenceset-up to a full-blown 1,100 people standing concert with all the bells and whistles. And with easy transport links by road, bus and rail, plus our excellent hire rates, there’s no need to go elsewhere. Make your next event one to remember here at Worthing Theatres and Worthing Museum & Art Gallery.

For further details, contact our booking team on01903 231799 or [email protected]@adur-worthing.gov.uk

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Weddings&

Civil partnershipsat

Worthing toWn hallLooking for that extra special venue to say your vows with a

loved one? From April 2016, you can hold your wedding or civil ceremony at Worthing Town Hall.

Steeped in history, this magnificent building boasts a charismatic charm. Inside, you are greeted with a gracious staircase and

marble floor with the coat of arms displayed prominently before you. A wonderful space to have those pre and post wedding

photographs taken.

With various rooms available to hold your special day in, including the delightfully quaint Mayors Parlour, why not make an appointment with our venue hire coordinator and see all that

Worthing Town Hall has to offer.

01903 [email protected]@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Wedding reCeptionsat

the dentonFollowing your wedding / civil ceremony, why not hold your

evening reception at the The Denton. A fully-licenced restaurant and bar overlooking idyllic views of the sea. With a dance floor, in-house sound and lighting, and access to the pier for guests to

take in the view, this venue is truly unique.

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fantastical images15 MAY, 2.45PM

ASSEMBLY HALL

£24 / £18STUDENTS £6

A spectacular concert to close the season with a welcome return from Arta Arnicane, winner of the First Sussex International Piano Competition, in Ravel's jazz-inspired display concerto written ‘in the spirit of Mozart and Saint-Saëns’ with more than a nod to Gershwin. Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries Ravel - Piano Concerto in G Alwyn - Piano Concerto No. 1Mussorgsky/Ravel - Pictures at an Exhibition

turkish delight17 APRIL, 2.45PM

ASSEMBLY HALL


WSO are thrilled to welcome back favourite Boris Brovtsyn whose dazzling virtuosity must be seen to be believed. Mozart's Fifth Violin Concerto is the most brilliant of the set. Anton Arensky based his Variations for strings on Tchaikovsky's Crown of Roses. Arensky - Variations on a theme of Tchaikovsky Grieg - Lyric Piece – Evening in the Mountains Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major 'Turkish' Haydn - Symphony No. 43 in E flat major 'Mercury' Dvorak - String Serenade

ode to sPring6 MARCH, 2.45PM

ASSEMBLY HALL


Acclaimed Turkish pianist Idil Biret performs two great piano works: Cesar Franck's Symphonic Variations and Chopin's Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, known as the haunting music in Roman Polanski's The Pianist. Schumann - Symphony No.1 'Spring' Rubbra - Symphony No. 4 Franck - Symphonic Variations Chopin - Andante Spianato & Grand Polonaise

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summer concert12 JUNE, 7.30PM

ASSEMBLY HALL

£16 / £13 / £9STUDENTS / U16 £3

Following Elgar's concert overture In the South (Alassio), the orchestra will perform Poulenc's ballet suite Les Biches.

The programme is completed by Beethoven's Symphony No. 3,the "Eroica".

sPring concert20 MARCH, 3PM

ASSEMBLY HALL

£16 / £13 / £9STUDENTS / U16 £3

The programme commences with Borodin's Prinz Igor Overture. The orchestra is then joined by talented pianist Alissa Firsova for a performance of Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor.

The programme is completed by Dvorak's Symphony No. 8.

charlotte Jaconelli2 APRIL, 7.45PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£19.50, CONCS £17.50BOOK BEFORE 15 FEB EARLYBIRD £14.50EARLYBIRD CONC £12.50

This exciting cross classical concert will feature the wonderful singing talent of Charlotte Jaconelli who came to prominence on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012. Charlotte has since pursued a successful solo career making numerous concert appearances around the country and one in America. Charlotte will be supported by Classical Reflection and Karl Loxley who both appeared on The Voice in 2015.

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WORTHING MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETYRegistered Charity No 1043845

PRESENTS

Director: Lee PayneMusical Director: Nigel Newman

Choreographer: Rachel AppsAssistant Choreographer: Lindsay Woodman

May 3rd-7th 2016Connaught Theatre

WMCS Patrons Tickets:01903 504649

WMCS Booking Hotline:07775204869

Worthing Theatres Box Office:01903 206206

WMCS Studio:01903 245678

Worthing Musical Theatre Company is presenting the West End triumph and award-winning show, Legally Blonde: The Musical.

Legally Blonde is the all-dancing romantic comedy that proves everything is possible with a positive attitude!The story follows sorority president Elle Woods as she defies all expectations.

Along the way, Elle discovers how the law can be used to help others, and with the help of her new friends, shows how saving the day never goes out of style.

Worthing Musical Comedy Society is the first amateur company in Sussex to be producing Spamalot since the close of the professional tour.

Spamalot is the Monty Python musical that has been “lovingly ripped off” from the acclaimed 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The show retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.

17-19 MARCH7.30PM / 2.30PM

PAVILION THEATRE

£15 EVENINGS£12 MATINEES

3-7 MAY7.30PM / 2.30PM

CONNAUGHT THEATRE

BOxES £21 / £18STANDARD £19 / £16RESTRICTED £18 / £15

WORTHING MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

legally Blonde:the musical

WORTHING MUSICAL COMEDY SOCIETY

monty Python'ssPamalot

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We have a packed progamme of author talks, writing workshops and spoken word nights. This year we have a special project celebrating 120 years since film was first shown in Sussex. Heritage Lottery Fund is supporting our storytelling on film strand includingschools workshops, exhibitions at Marlipins Museum and Worthing Museum, and specially curated films atthe Connaught Theatre.

Exciting events include:▪ Screenings of silent films tolive music ▪ A talk by Oscar winning film expert Kevin Brownlow▪ Panel discussion on 120 years of women in film supported by Women in Film and Television

120 Years of

Film in Sussex

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UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTERTHE LAST KISS!21-23 APRIL, 8PMPAVILION THEATRE£12 / CONCS £10 / £8FOR AGES 12+

Fourth in their sell out series of immersive music theatre productions, it is performed throughout the building. Created especially for The Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, historic site of Britain’s first-ever public cinema screening.

NORTHBROOK COLLEGES'KOOLFEST25 MAY, 7PMPAVILION THEATRE£4 / £2 CONCS

The best young bands, singers, songwriters and MCs from Sussex schools and colleges celebrate new local musical talent as they compete for exciting prizes in front of a music industry panel.

UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTERTHE PAJAMA GAME12-13 MARCH, 7.30PM / 3PMCONNAUGHT THEATRE£12 / CONCS £10 / £8FAMILY TICKET FROM £30

The critically acclaimed, sparkling production of the Broadway smash hit musical, The Pajama Game, by University of Chichester Touring Company follows their sell-out tours of Sweet Charity and Anything Goes.

NORTHBROOK COLLEGEPARTY ON THE PIER8 JUNE, 7PMPAVILION THEATRE£2

Northbrook College students have achieved UK number one singles and worked in every area of the music industry. Their latest crop of talented musicians perform new songs and classic hits. Catch them now before they get famous!

CIRCUSSEEN WORKSHOPS16 FEB, 5 APR, 31 MAY, 26 JULY15 AUG, 25 OCT10AM-4PMPAVILION THEATRE£27.50

CircusSeen hosts school holiday workshops for children aged 4 to 13 full of circus skills like juggling, poi, hoop, tight wire, aerial silks and more, including an end of day stage show!

WORTHING CHORAL SOCIETYNELSON'S MASS, ETERNAL LIGHT25 JUNE, 7.30PMASSEMBLY HALL£10 / SENIORS £8CHILD AND STUDENTS £5

The Worthing Choral Society and Sinfonia of Arun present Nelson's Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn and Eternal Light by Howard Goodall.

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DANCE INFINITYEVERY WEDNESDAY, 7.30PMASSEMBLY HALL£7 ON THE DOOR

Learn modern jive on a Wednesday night in an evening combining lessons with the social side of dancing.

WRESTLING4 APRIL / 2 JUNE / 28 JULY1 SEPT, 7.45PMASSEMBLY HALL£12 / £9 CHILD £11 / £8

High-flying action from the top rope and beyond featuring the giants of the grappling game. Star names and big bouts, don’t miss it!

RSOPA13 THE MUSICAL9 APRIL, 4PM + 8PMPAVILION THEATRE£15 / CONCS £10

RSOPA bring the explosive musical 13 to Worthing. An amazing score, bursting with energy, comedy and belting tunes, there is something for everyone!

WURLITZER24 APR / 22 MAY 19 JUN / 25 SEPT2.30PMASSEMBLY HALL£11-£17UNDER 16 FREE ENTRY

Outstanding organists at the Worthing Wurlitzer. 24 Apr / Keith Beckingham22 May / Simon Gledhill19 Jun / David Gray25th Sep / Richard Hills

ROWLAND SINGERSHANDEL'S MESSIAH25 MARCH, 7PMASSEMBLY HALL£12 / CHILD £5

On Good Friday, The Rowland Singers are sharing the stage with The Sinfonia of Arun Orchestra to bring you G.F. Handel's Messiah.

TEA DANCEEVERY WEDNESDAY, 2PMASSEMBLY HALL£5

Put on your dancing shoes and take a turn on the dance floor for a traditional afternoon tea dance with live music provided by Chris Stanbury, Andrew Varley or Michael Wooldridge.

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Open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Offering fantastic views of the pier and the sea. Enjoy a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, hot meals and cakes with family and friends.

Call 01903 218250 to book a table or just walk in on the day.

Why not come in and enjoy one of our afternoon teas.

A TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON £10.99Freshly made sandwiches, fruit scones served with jam and clotted cream and a selection of small cakes. Complemented by a pot of tea that never runs out!

A MOST UNUSUAL AFTERNOON £14.99Our traditional afternoon tea served with a glass of Hendrick's gin and tonic.

A BUBBLY AFTERNOON £15.99In addition to your afternoon tea add a perfectly chilled glass of Prosecco.

menu subject to change due to product availability

PAVILION FAIRS

Crafters’ Corner invites you to explore a treasure trove of stalls filled with local handmade gifts, crafts, antiques and collectables.

Call 07702 054122 to book a stall.

JAZZ SUPPERSBack by popular demand The Denton will once again be hosting the jazz supper evenings, enjoy a delicious two course dinner accompanied with the unmissable sounds of classic jazz in the stunning surroundings of our art deco bar and restaurant.

£21.50 per person

Performing this season16 MAY / Andy Woon's Vintage Hot 5 27 JUNE / Derek Little's Featherstone Jazzmen 15 AUGUST / The Chicago Jazzmen

PAVILION THEATRE27 MAR / 10 APR 15 MAY / 26 JUNE17 JULY 10AM-4PM

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We are delighted to once again be working with the Proto restaurant group, who offer a choice of pre-show menus to suit any budget and taste. Please book your meal when you book your tickets, or call the box office on 01903 206 206.

A taste of Cyprus at this modern, chic restaurant.

2 courses £14 | 3 courses £16

StartersHalloumi Popcorn (V)Choice of Dips (V)Grape Vine LeavesCyprus SausageCalamari

MainsPork Side CutWood Roasted ¼ Lamb ShoulderHalloumi HenThe Fat Mix Souvlaki Pitta

DessertsCheesecakeChoc BlockSemolina Sponge

StartersPig & AppleSquid TagliatelleMediterranean tartlet (V)Tricolore (V)

A luxurious restaurant with live jazz music every night for that extra touch of class.

2 courses £16 | 3 courses £22

MainsPork LincolnBeef Steak SandwichIsle of Skye Rope MusselsCamembert Risotto (V)Dixie Fried Rabbit

DessertsCrème Brûlée & ShortbreadBrownieLemon Meringue

where exquisite food is central to

the theme

A refined culinary experience at this fish restaurant where you canstill smell the sea. 2 courses £14 | 3 courses £18

StartersSeafood ChowderCrispy Brie (V)WhitebaitSalmon Tricolore

MainsLine Caught CodFish WellingtonSteak & Kidney PuddingChargrilled Tempura Vegetables (V)Red Snapper Skewers

DessertsBaked CheesecakeApple & Almond TartBread & Butter Pudding

the freshest fish at honest prices

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staging the futureWe’ve been listening to your feedback and have some great plans for the coming year which we would like to share. We have almost achieved the external funding required to complete work on the Connaught Studio and by June it will be beautifully decorated and have new raked seating. Not only will the seats be more comfortable, they will give excellent sightlines for all productions and films. We will be installing a new bar in the studio providing a tailored selection of alcoholic and soft drinks as well as bar snacks.

We also have a series of technical improvements for the Pavilion Theatre in development which will support our first Summer of Circus launching this year.

Finally, we are aware that our hearing loop system is not as good as it could be, we are therefore in the process of applying for funding to enable us to upgrade our systems to a state-of-the-art offer.

Staging the Future is our ongoing programme of works to improve our theatrical spaces… and we’d love you to help us.

If you would like to be part of the Connaught Studio refurbishments and become part of Worthing’s theatrical history, we have two great options:

Wave of Stars Your name, dedication or celebration of a friend or loved one will be featured on our Wave of Stars, an artistic sea-inspired mural featuring names in one of four sizes. Your donation of £250, £100, £50 or £25 will ensure your inscription remains on the Connaught Studio wall for at least five years in honour of your gift to the theatre.

Business BenefactorsWe are also looking for Business Benefactors to sponsor a row of seats. For £1500 your business will be celebrated within the artistic mural, be featured in our seasonal brochures and panto programmes in addition to a receiving a row of tickets (worth up to £450) to use as you wish.

Should you require further information about featuring in our Wave of Stars or becoming a Business Benefactor please write to Fundraising and PRCo-ordinator, Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing. BN11 1LG oremail [email protected]

Images for illustrative purposes only, provided courtesy of Audience Systems Ltd.

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Due to the age of the Connaught and Studio building, there are some restrictions for wheelchair users at the Connaught Theatre and Studio making larger electronic wheelchairs or electric scooters inaccessible.

Signed and Subtitled PerformancesBritish Sign Language interpreted performances for our deaf and hard of hearing customers are available for specific performances, please check our website or contact the box office team for more information.

Subtitled films are normally scheduled for Monday evenings, all details of events, shows and films are on our website within the What’s On section.

BY BUSFor information contact Traveline on 08712 002 233 or traveline.info

BY TRAINNational Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950 or nationalrail.co.uk.

BY CARConnaught Theatre BN11 1LG Pavilion Theatre BN11 3PxAssembly Hall BN11 1HQ

accessHearing Enhancement The Pavilion Theatre, Assembly Hall and Connaught Theatre all have a loop system on site, just switch your hearing aid to the T symbol. Headsets are available for the Connaught Studio from the Duty Manager at the time of the performance or event.

During some performances it is not possible to operate the loop system. Please contact the box office for further information on 01903 206 206

Assistance DogsWorthing Theatres welcomes registered assistance dogs in all areas of the buildings. Please talk to our Box Office Staff with any specific requirements when booking. Patrons are required to sit in areas reserved for wheelchair users to safely accommodate the dog with their owner.

Wheelchair Access & Carer RequiredFor customers who use wheelchairs we have access to all our venues. We offer one free seat for those accompanying wheelchair users also for customers requiring care or assistance in order to attend an event, please register on our Access Registry (showing proof of disability and need for a carer) to receive a free carer ticket. Advanced booking is advised as spaces are limited, please make any special requirements known at the time of booking.

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MARCH PAGE 6 WSO: Ode To Spring 2.45pm 4410 Standby For Tape Back-Up 8pm 612 The Pajama Game 7.30pm 4812 The Hollies 7.30pm 4013 The Pajama Game 3pm 4814 Toast 7.30pm 415 Toast 7.30pm 416 Toast 2.30pm / 7.30pm 417 Legally Blonde 2.30pm / 7.30pm 4617 Toast 7.30pm 418 Legally Blonde 7.30pm 4618 Toast 7.30pm 419 Legally Blonde 2.30pm / 7.30pm 4619 Toast 2.30pm / 7.30pm 420 WPO: Spring Concert 3pm 4524 Sean Lock 8pm 3425 The Rowland Singers 7pm 4926 The Emperor's New Clothes 2pm 2227 The Emperor's New Clothes 11am / 2pm 22 APRIL 1 Hackney Colliery Band 7.30pm 362 Lucy Worsley 7.30pm 282 Charlotte Jaconelli 7.45pm 454 Wrestling 7.45pm 495 CircusSeen Workshop 10am 487 Joanna Neary 8pm 358 Dogs Don't Do Ballet 4pm 239 Dogs Don't Do Ballet 11am / 2pm 239 13 The Musical 4pm / 8pm 4912 Rich Hall 8pm 3414 Dr John Cooper Clarke 7.30pm 3017 WSO: Turkish Delight 2.45pm 4418 Alan Gardner 7.30pm 3219 Shadowlands 7.30pm 720 Shadowlands 2.30pm / 7.30pm 721 Shadowlands 7.30pm 721 The Last Kiss! 8pm 4822 Shadowlands 7.30pm 722 The Last Kiss! 8pm 4823 Shadowlands 2.30pm / 7.30pm 723 The Last Kiss! 8pm 4824 Wurlitzer - Keith Beckingham 2.45pm 4927 Ruby Wax 7.30pm 3128 Craig Campbell 8pm 34 MAY 3 Monty Python's Spamalot 7.30pm 464 Monty Python's Spamalot 2.30pm / 7.30pm 465 Monty Python's Spamalot 7.30pm 466 Monty Python's Spamalot 7.30pm 467 The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad 11am / 2pm / 4pm 247 Monty Python's Spamalot 2.30pm / 7.30pm 468 That'll be the Day 7.30pm 419 BalletBoyz 7.30pm 1214 Soul Legends 7.45pm 4015 WSO: Fantastical Images 2.45pm 4418 John Mann 2pm 4019 Grumpy Old Women 8pm 3422 Wurlitzer - Simon Gledhill 2.45pm 4925 S'Koolfest 7pm 4831 CircusSeen Workshop 10am 48

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JUNE PAGE 1 The Giant's Loo Roll 11.30am / 2pm 241 Graeme of Thrones 8pm 8 2 Wrestling 7.45pm 493 Pasha Kovalev 7.30pm 137 Kate Williams 7.30pm 298 Party on the Pier 7pm 489 Harry Baker 8pm 35 10 Dinosaur Park 8pm 812 WPO: Summer Concert 7.30pm 4516 Michael Messer's Mitra 7.30pm 3818 Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales 2pm / 4pm 2519 Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales 2pm 2519 Wurlitzer - David Gray 2.45pm 4923 Beardyman 7.30pm 3724 BBC Big Band 7.30pm 4125 Worthing Choral Society 7.30pm 48 JULY 1 Hunter and The Bear 8pm 388 The Hogwallops 7.30pm 149 The Hogwallops 2.30pm / 7.30pm 1414 Andrew Foster 8pm 3924 The Glenn Miller Orchestra 3pm 4126 CircusSeen Workshop 10am 4828 Flown 7.30pm 1628 Wrestling 7.45pm 4929 Flown 7.30pm 1630 Flown 2.30pm / 7.30pm 1631 Flown 2.30pm 16 AUGUST 6 Ken Dodd 7pm 3513 That'll be the Day 7.30pm 4115 CircusSeen Workshop 10am / 1pm / 4pm 4817 Peppa Pig's Surprise 1pm / 4pm 2618 Peppa Pig's Surprise 10am / 1pm / 4pm 2618 Guy Davis 7.30pm 3927 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 8pm 1828 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 8pm 1829 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 4pm 1830 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 4pm 1831 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 4pm 18 SEPTEMBER 1 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 4pm 181 Wrestling 7.45pm 492 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 4pm 183 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 8pm 184 Gorilla Circus 10am / 2pm / 5pm 189 Every Brilliant Thing 7.30pm 914 Sarah Millican 8pm 3516 Ockham's Razor 7.30pm 2017 Blown Away 2pm / 4pm 2117 Ockham's Razor 2.30pm 2022 Tessa Dunlop & The Bletchley Girls 7.30pm 2924 That'll be the Day 7.30pm 4125 Wurlitzer - Richard Hills 2.45pm 49

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