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I am once again delighted to be
playing host to such a wonderful
variety of quality shows here at
the New Theatre. We are thrilled
to welcome the stunning
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!,
the outrageous Avenue Q and
the West End smash-hit Legally
Blonde to Oxford for the first
time. It is also lovely to welcome
Oxford Operatic Society
(Thoroughly Modern Millie) and
UK Productions (42nd Street)
back to the New Theatre.
Midnight Tango played an
almost sell-out week with us
in 2011 so I would advise early
booking for Vincent and Flavia’s
return visit in July. December
is set to be an exciting month at
the theatre as we play host to
Dolly Parton’s brand new musical
9 to 5 and for Christmas we have
WELCOMEthe return of Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s Starlight Express.
We also have the usual fantastic
selection of concerts, comedy,
family shows, opera and dance -
something for everyone.
There’s also our exclusive
membership scheme ATG
Theatre Card which boasts
a number of theatre (and
non-theatre) benefits. Our
members pay no booking fees
on most shows, receive priority
show notifications, discounted
tickets and 10% discount at
the bar. These benefits can
be enjoyed in all 39 of the
ATG theatres nationwide.
If you want to enhance your
theatre experience further, why
not come along on one of our
Backstage Tours? These are run
on a Saturday morning, and
offer you the opportunity to
see behind the scenes and
visit lots of areas not usually
accessible to the general public.
Sometimes there is also the
chance to have a close up look
at the set for whichever show
is on stage that week. Visit
the website for dates, times
and prices.
Our Club Lounge VIP Experience
is proving extremely popular
already this year. If you haven’t
visited our glass enclosed
area in the stalls bar, why not
upgrade your next visit and
make it even more special?
More details and online booking
available on the website.
We also have opportunities
for room hire and corporate
entertaining. We can create
packages to suit your needs -
just email jamiebaskeyfield@
theambassadors.com with your
requirements and we can put
a proposal together for you.
On behalf of my team, I look
forward to seeing you at a
performance at the New
Theatre and trust you will
have a very enjoyable
experience!
Jamie Baskeyfield
General Manager
A BRAND SPANKIN' NEW MUSICAL FROM DOLLY PARTON
MON 3 - SAT 8 DEC
APRILHORRIBLE HISTORIES THE TERRIBLE TUDORS & THE VILE VICTORIANSTUE 3 - SAT 7 APR
MATTHEW BOURNE’S NUTCRACKER!TUE 10 - SAT 14 APR
PAUL MERTONMON 16 APR
THE SOLID SILVER60S SHOW 2012WED 18 APR
SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVESAT 21 APR
AVENUE QMON 23 - SAT 28 APR
THE OSMONDSMON 30 APR
MAY COUNT ARTHUR STRONG’S COMMAND PERFORMANCETUE 1 MAY
JETHRO TULL’SIAN ANDERSONWED 2 MAY
LA TRAVIATATHU 3 MAY
MADAMA BUTTERFLYFRI 4 & SAT 5 MAY
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU TUE 8 MAY
BRIT FLOYD -THE PINK FLOYD SH0WWED 9 MAY
SUPER TROUPERFRI 11 MAY
ONE NIGHT OF QUEENSAT 12 MAY
RAMIN IN CONCERT: RAMIN KARIMLOOTUE 15 MAY
SALLY MORGANWED 16 MAY
RHOD GILBERTTHU 17 MAY
BACK FOR GOODFRI 18 MAY
THE JOHNNY CASH STORYSAT 19 MAY
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETYTUE 22 - SAT 26 MAY
SIMON AMSTELLSUN 27 MAY
JUNE42ND STREETTUE 5 - SAT 9 JUN
OUT OF THE BLUEMON 11 & TUE 12 JUN
BUDDY HOLLYA LEGEND REBORNWED 13 JUN
FLAWLESS & ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLETTHU 14 & FRI 15 JUN
THE WIGGLESLIVE IN CONCERTSAT 16 JUN
JULY THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE!SUN 1 JUL
MIDNIGHT TANGOMON 2 & TUE 3 JUL
JIVE TALKIN’FRI 6 JUL
THE DRIFTERSSAT 7 JUL
DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATSMON 9 - SAT 14 JUL
AUGUSTFRANKIE BOYLEFRI 31 AUG & SAT 1 SEP
SEPTEMBERLEGALLY BLONDE TUE 11 - SAT 15 SEP
ALAN DAVIESFRI 28 SEP
MARK WATSONSAT 29 SEP
OCTOBERSTOMPMON 1 - SAT 6 OCT
LEVEL 42SUN 7 OCT
AL MURRAYFRI 19 OCT
JEPHTHA WELSH NATIONAL OPERATUE 23 OCT
COSÌ FAN TUTTEWELSH NATIONAL OPERAWED 24 OCT
LA BOHÈMEWELSH NATIONAL OPERATHU 25 OCT
COSÌ FAN TUTTE WELSH NATIONAL OPERAFRI 26 OCT
LA BOHÈME WELSH NATIONAL OPERASAT 27 OCT
JOOLS HOLLANDSUN 28 OCT
NOVEMBER CHICAGOMON 5 - SAT 10 NOV
ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS MON 12 NOV
KEVIN BRIDGES TUE 13 NOV
JASON BYRNE SAT 17 NOV
JOAN ARMATRADING SUN 18 NOV
PETER ANDRE TUE 20 NOV
GREG DAVIES THU 22 NOV
ROSS NOBLE SAT 24 NOV
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETYTUE 27 NOV - SAT 1 DEC
DECEMBER9 TO 5MON 3 - SAT 8 DEC
STARLIGHT EXPRESS TUE 11 - SAT 29 DEC
DIARY
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TUE 3 - SAT 7 APRTerrible Tudors
Tue & Thu eves 7pm
Wed, Fri & Sat mat 2pm
Vile Victorians
Wed & Fri eves 7pm
Thu 2pm
Sat 10.30am
TICKETS £10 - £16(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off (prices A, B
and premium)
C G F Details page 35
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PERFECT EASTER TREATFOR ALL THE FAMILY
DIRECTED BY PHIL CLARK
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone
is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories
live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects,
these two astounding shows - Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians -
are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and
events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.
TERRIBLE TUDORSFrom the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the
legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the
fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.
Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!
VILE VICTORIANSWhat exactly did a baby farmer do? Can you escape the misery of
the mines or the filth of the factories? Do your best to dodge the
rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade!
★★★★ ‘THE AUDITORIUMSEEMED FIT TO COMBUST SPONTANEOUSLY IN AN EXPLOSION OF JOY ANDEXCITEMENT’THE TIMES
‘NO CHILD OR ADULTSHOULD BE DENIED THE CHANCE TOSEE THIS; LIVE THEATRE - ANDHISTORY - AT ITSRIP ROARING BEST!’ TIMES EDUCATIONAL
SUPPLEMENT
TOURING TALESP R E S E N T
Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of
Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration © Martin Brown.
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MATTHEW BOURNE’S
A NEW ADVENTURES PRODUCTION
MUSIC BY TCHAIKOVSKY
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‘SPINE-TINGLING THEATRICAL EFFECTS’GUARDIAN, DEC 2011
‘BOURNE'S CHARACTER SKETCHES ARE AS SHARPAS THE COSTUMES - A MASTER CARICATURIST’
EVENING STANDARD, DEC 2011
THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION
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TUE 10 - SAT 14 APRTue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
TICKETS £13 - £32.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue eve & Wed mat,
£5 off Wed - Thu (Prices A - C
and premium)
C G E F Details page 35
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One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the UK,
Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! makes its first visit to the New
Theatre Oxford to celebrate its 20th anniversary for one week only.
This delicious theatrical feast has family-sized helpings of
Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy.
Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a hilariously
bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering,
ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy
kingdom of Sweetieland.
Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and Anthony Ward’s unforgettable
sets and costumes combine with sizzling choreography to create
a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the
traditional favourite.
Hailed by The Observer as ‘THE UNDISPUTED KING OF DANCE THEATRE’, Matthew Bourne’s company New Adventures has
produced some of the most successful dance productions of the
last two decades including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands
and last year’s sell-out hit, Cinderella.
‘THERE IS NO DENYING ITS SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP!’
DAILY EXPRESS, DEC 2011
Photography: Bill Cooper, Hugo Glendinning, Eric Richmond
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‘Q STANDS FOR QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN. GO NOW AND GO AGAIN AND AGAIN’ SKY NEWS
‘THE FUNNIEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN’ KISS FM
BANNER
After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and
political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting
the road. The Tony Award winning Avenue Q is the irresistibly
charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a
downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning
issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are
you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English?
Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch
of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers
and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other. So don’t
let your life suck - book your tickets today!
★★★★★SUNDAY TIMES, NEWS OF THE WORLD, SUNDAY EXPRESS,
ABSOLUTE RADIO, SMOOTH FM, MAGIC FM
‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. WE NEARLY DIED LAUGHING’
ABSOLUTE RADIO
‘CROSS SESAME STREET WITH THE MUPPET SHOW, GIVE IT AN X RATING
AND CLAP ON A GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING THAT TOO MUCH LAUGHTER
CAN MAKE YOUR SIDES ACHE AND YOU'VE GOT AVENUE Q’
RADIO 2
Not suitable for children under 12
‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’CHRISTOPHER HART, SUNDAY TIMES
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MON 23 - SAT 28 APRMon - Thu eves 7.30pm
Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Sat 4pm & 7.30pm
TICKETS £12 - £31.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon eve & Fri 5.30pm.
£6 off Tue - Fri 8.30pm
(All prices and premium)
STUDENTS £15 (prices B - D, Mon - Thu)
TEACHERS/NURSES/ EMERGENCY SERVICES/ ARMED FORCES £15
(Fri 5.30pm only, prices A - C)
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THU 3 MAY La Traviata 7.30pm
FRI 4 - SAT 5 MAYMadama Butterfly 7.30pm
TICKETS £25 - £40
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off all tickets
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BEAUTIFUL OPERA
FEATURING THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMEDUKRAINIAN NATIONAL OPERA OF KHARKIV
LA TRAVIATATHE LOVE STORY THAT GRIPPED PARIS
A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music,
La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of
one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century,
La dame aux Camelias. Highlights include the Brindisi,
the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting
aria Addio Del Passato.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Back by overwhelming public demand, Ellen Kent’s
award-winning opera returns, with exquisite sets and
spectacular costumes. 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.
DEREK BLOCK & BLACKBURN INTERNATIONALPROUDLY PRESENT TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS
With handpicked soloists,
a highly-praised chorus,
and full orchestra.
These productions will
be sung in Italian with
English subtitles.
BACKSTAGE TOURS
SNEAK A PEEK BEHIND THE MAGIC! PUBLIC TOURS AT THE NEW THEATRE
The New Theatre tours offer an exciting
way to see the theatre from a truly unique
perspective. Tread the boards of our
prestigious stage and experience what your
favourite performers from stage, screen and
the music world enjoy every time they visit.
Tours start at 10.30am and last around one
and a half hours. They take you on an exciting
journey around the backstage areas, including
our haunted dressing room, historic sub-stage
revolve and, of course, on to our vast and
momentous stage.
Packed full of fascinating stories and in depth
history, come to listen, come to learn or just
come to soak up the wonderful atmosphere
of one of Oxford’s oldest and most
revered theatres!
SAT 14 APR MATTHEW BOURNE’S NUTCRACKER!
SAT 28 APR AVENUE Q
SAT 14 JUL DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS
PRICES Adults £8 Concessions £6.50Family (4 - 9 people) £6 per personGroups 10+ £5.50 per personTheatre Card Members £5
Tickets are available for purchase
at the New Theatre Box Office,
ATG Tickets 0844 871 3020
or online at www.atgtickets.com/oxford
For bespoke tours please contact our
Group Sales team directly on 01865 320770
to discuss details. We can tailor tours to
suit any groups big or small, old or young.
Advance booking is essential. Ticket is for guided-tour only.
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THOROUGHLY MADCAP FUN!
Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady
of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie
is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment.
Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie
tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has moved to the city
in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and
jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the
rules of love and social behaviour were changing forever.
Based on the popular movie, the stage version of
Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of new
songs and bright dance numbers.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATER INTERNATIONAL of New York
Original story and screenplay by Richard Morris for Universal Pictures Film.
Originally produced for Broadway by Michael Leavitt, Fox Theatricals,
Hal Luftig, Stewart F. Lane, James L. Nederlander, Independent Presenters
Network. L. Mages/M. Glick Berinstein/Manochenan/Dramatic Forces,
John York Noble & Whoopi Goldberg
TUE 22 - SAT 26 MAYTue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Sat mat 2.30pm
TICKETS £16 - £22
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off all perfs. (Prices A - C)
G C F Details page 35
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BOOK BY
RICHARD MORRIS
NEW MUSIC BY
JEANINE TESORI
NEW LYRICS BY
DICK SCANLAN
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‘TAPTASTIC!’NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST
‘QUALITY STREET’OXFORD MAIL
COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET
STARRING
DAVE WILLETTS & MARTI WEBBWinner of the 1980 Tony Award for Best New Musical and
the 2001 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical: 42nd Street -
the timeless, inspiring tale of small town Peggy Sawyer’s
rise from chorus line to Broadway star.
And those songs! Lullaby of Broadway, We’re in the Money,
Shuffle Off to Buffalo, Keep Young and Beautiful, I Only Have Eyes
For You and the spectacular title number, danced down a flight of
steps that lights up as brightly as the faces of the cast. Audiences
will find out what it’s like to float up to Musical Comedy Heaven.
Directed by the show’s author and Broadway director
Mark Bramble, the show features the stunning sets
and costumes from the US production.
‘A TOP NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT’THE SCOTSMAN
‘SUPERBLY STAGED ANDIMPECCABLY DANCED’
SURREY ADVERTISER
TUE 5 - SAT 9 JUNTue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
TICKETS £12 - £29.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue eve & Wed mat.
£6 off Wed - Sat (prices A - C
and premium)
G E C Details page 35
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A FUSION OF STREET DANCE, ACROBATICS AND BALLET
FLAWLESS and
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET in
AGAINST TIMESTREETDANCE GOES CLASSICAL
Against Time is a co-production between English National Ballet and
World Dance Management created by Flawless and Jenna Lee
This incredible partnership sees English National Ballet and
World Dance Champions Flawless in Against Time - a thrilling
fusion of streetdance, acrobatics and ballet.
The story follows the battle between the students of The
Academy of Excellence and an evil manipulator who plans to end
dance by stopping time. Four of the students set off on a quest
to stop him, and along the journey the boys from Flawless and
the ballerinas celebrate all that is great about dance in 2012.
Following a performance at the O2, Flawless and
English National Ballet collaborate again to generate
dance fireworks.
★★★★ ‘THE PACING IS IMMACULATE’ DAILY EXPRESS
ON FLAWLESS
★★★★★ ‘BRAVOS TO THEM ALL’ FINANCIAL TIMES ON
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET
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THU 14 - FRI 15 JUNThu eve 7.30pm
Fri 4.30pm & 8.30pm
TICKETS £11 - £26(Premium seats available)
0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)
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MON 2 - TUE 3 JULMon - Tue eves 7.30pm
Tue mat 2.30pm
TICKETS £13.50 - £35.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon. £6 off Tue
(prices A - C and premium)
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A DAZZLING EVENING OF DANCE - NOT TO BE MISSED!
PRESENTED BY ARLENE PHILLIPS AND ADAM SPIEGEL
THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
★★★★ ‘A FEEL-GOOD EVENING. HUGELY ENTERTAINING’ DAILY EXPRESS
★★★★ ‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’ INDEPENDENT
Production photography by Manuel Harlan
Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television
audiences for seven series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing
with their stunning Tango routines. And now they’re back by
incredible popular demand with Midnight Tango - a breathtaking
evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance
of this most exciting of dance forms to life.
Vincent and Flavia’s mesmerising choreography and fiery
chemistry command the floor with explosive Tango routines,
gravity-defying moves and feather-light footwork.
Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring
some of the finest Tango dancers in the world and live music,
Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this
intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy,
pain and passion all combine - this is a spectacular and
explosive evening not to be missed!
www.midnighttango.co.uk
ONLY 3SHOWS!
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BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT
BOOK BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN
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MON 9 - SAT 14 JULMon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
TICKETS £13.50 - £29.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon. £5 off Tue - Fri
& Sat mat (all prices & premium)
SENIOR SPECIAL Best available seats £18 at
Wed mat (price levels B & C only)
C G E Details page 35
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Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats
and Petticoats One, Two,Three, Four and Five, the West End sell out
sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of
the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. The dazzling success
of the first four albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent
the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and
several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts,
the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want
to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well.
In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby
compete to win a national song writing competition - and, more
importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby
discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and
rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.
Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie
Cochran, Billy Fury and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know
Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt,
Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me,
Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and
many more hits from music’s golden era!
Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!
‘I LOVED EVERY MOMENT’DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’DAILY EXPRESS
THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END
‘THE BEST SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN. BRILLIANT’SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1
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★★★★ ‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical
is coming to Oxford. Winner of 7 major awards including the
coveted Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all singing,
all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are
and showing what you’ve got!
Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend,
Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law
School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends
Paulette, Emmett and her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns
that it’s so much better to be smart.
Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jerry Mitchell
(Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most
fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed.
★★★★★ TIME OUT
‘THE BEST SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN. BRILLIANT’SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1
‘RIGHT UP THERE ALONGSIDE
MAMMA MIA AND HAIRSPRAY’
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
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TUE 11 - SAT 15 SEPTue - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue, Wed & Thu mat.
£5 off Wed - Thu eve (prices
A - C and premium) Excludes Fri & Sat
C G E Details page 35
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DIRECT FROM 3 TRIUMPHANT YEARS IN THE WEST END!
‘SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER.SENSATIONAL’THE SUN
‘RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE FROM START TO FINISH. PERFECTION’THE INDEPENDENT
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MON 1 - SAT 6 OCTMon - Thu 7.30pm
Fri 5pm & 8.30pm
Sat 4pm & 7.30pm
TICKETS £12 - £29.50
ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon. £5 off Tue - Thu
and Fri 5pm (Prices A - C)
G E C Details page 35
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‘PURE STAGE MAGIC, YOU’LL BE DANCING IN YOUR SEATS’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
‘ENTRANCING, EXHILARATING, TERRIFIC’THE INDEPENDENT
Stomp, the British theatrical sensation that has become a true
phenomenon, comes to Oxford in October to celebrate an astonishing
20 years of bringing foot-stamping, finger-drumming, adrenalin-
rushing joy to audiences across the globe.
If you have never experienced Stomp then this is your chance to see
why this breathtaking show continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
With a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance,
eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters and plastic
bags to bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out
an explosively feel-good rhythm.
‘IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN STOMP, GO! IF YOU HAVE SEEN IT, TAKE SOMEONE WHO HASN’T AND
SHARE THE PLEASURE’BOSTON HERALD
THE INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT COMES TO OXFORD
www.stomp.co.uk
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA AUTUMN 2012
LA BOHÈMEPuccini’s La bohème is one of the greatest love stories ever sung.
A major new production by Annabel Arden set in Edwardian Paris.
Sung in Italian with surtitles in English
COSÌ FAN TUTTEBenjamin Davis’ warm and funny production is set
on the British seaside in the early 1960s.
Sung in Italian with surtitles in English
JEPHTHAKatie Mitchell’s electrifying staging of Handel’s searing
oratorio is a heart-stopping and poignant experience.
Sung in English with surtitles in English
Visit wno.org.uk for detailed casting, videos,
story summaries and music clips.
‘AN ADVENTURE OF THE SPIRIT,A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY’
DAVID POUTNEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC
DIRECTOR (ON WNO’S 2012/2013 SEASON)
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TUE 23 - SAT 27 OCTJephtha Tue 7pm
Così fan tutte Wed & Fri 7pm
La bohème
Thu & Sat 7.15pm
TICKETS £15 - £54
GENERAL ON SALE MON 16 APR
ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off if booked before
Fri 27 Jul. £5 off if booked
from Sat 28 Jul
EARLY BOOKING OFFER £10 off if booked before
Fri Jul 27 (Prices A - B,
concessionary tickets only)
FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALKS Jephtha Tue 23 Oct 6pm
Così fan tutte Wed 24 Oct 6pm
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‘POWERFULLY GRIPPING’THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
ON JEPHTHA
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DATESMon - Tue eves 7.30pm
Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm
TICKETS £(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Offer
G E C F Details page 35
0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)
www.atgtickets.com/oxford
‘MURDER, GREED, CORRUPTION, EXPLOITATION, ADULTERY AND TREACHERY - ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS.’ So begins the international
award winning musical, Chicago.
Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub
singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival,
double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row
with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb
and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy
score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2
Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is
‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer
and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.
MON 5 - SAT 10 NOVMon - Thu eves 7.30pm
Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm
TICKETS £12 - £32.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon. £5 off
Tue - Thu & Fri 5pm
(All prices and premium)
G E C Details page 35
0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)
www.atgtickets.com/oxford
THE SEXY, SASSY WEST END SMASH HIT RETURNS
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9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical comedy, based
on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the
tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss.
They conspire to take control of the company and learn there’s
nothing they can’t do - even in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought-
provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is
about teaming up and taking care of business.
FEISTY, FUN AND OH SO FABULOUS! This show features
Dolly Parton’s original hit title song, 9 to 5 which won her an Oscar
nomination and 4 Grammy Award nominations along with her new
Tony® and Grammy nominated score. With 18 original numbers,
including Backwoods Barbie and Shine Like the Sun, that mix Broadway
and pop with Dolly’s signature witty lyrics, it will have you kicking
up your heels. Leave your daily grind behind and join in on the fun.
FRIENDSHIP, GOSSIP, POISON, MURDER? THESE GIRLS HAVE ALL OF THE FUN!
PATRICIA RESNICK
DOLLY PARTON
WRITTEN BY
MUSIC & LYRICS BY
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MON 3 - SAT 8 DEC Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm
TICKETS £15 - £35(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Mon 3 Dec
(prices A - B and premium)
£5 off Tue - Thu and Wed mat
(prices A - C and premium)
G E C Details page 35
0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)
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SHOW ’EM
WHO’S
BOSS!
Based on the 20th Century Fox PictureOriginally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009
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BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S‘DAZZLING’ MUSICAL
THE TIMES
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‘A MUSICAL THAT SURPASSES EVERYTHING AROUND IN EVERY DIMENSION’
Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved, longest
running and most unique musicals in theatrical history.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating sensation
Starlight Express explodes back onto the Oxford
stage this Christmas.
Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about
love and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you
on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle,
energy and turbo charged excitement, combined with an
electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, some
of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits and
extraordinary nonstop roller-choreography by TV’s
favourite dance show judge Arlene Phillips.
It’s a Christmas treat for all the family. So, put your skates on
and get down to the New Theatre as the race is truly back on!
‘EXPLOSIVEENTERTAINMENTIN EVERY SENSE.UNMISSABLE’ THE JOURNAL
‘YOU HAVE TO SEE IT, AND STILL YOU WON’T
BELIEVE IT’DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE, SUPERB, IT’S A REAL
KNOCK-OUT’BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
‘A ROCK SOLID ROLLER SKATING MUSICAL -
SENSATIONAL’THE HERALD
DAILY EXPRESS
A NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE PRODUCTION
TUE 11 - SAT 29 DECMon - Sat eves 7.30pm
Wed mats 2.30pm
Sat mats 2.30pm
Thu 13, Mon 24, Thu 27,
Fri 28 Dec 2.30pm
Wed 26 Dec 3pm (No performances on Mon 10 & Tue 25 Dec,
Wed 26 at 7.30pm, No Sunday perfs)
TICKETS £19.50 - £39.50(Premium seats available)
ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Tue 11, Wed 12 mat & eve,
Mon 17 and Tue 18 (prices A - C
and premium) No discounts Mon 24 - Sat 29 Dec or
Fri & Sat perfs.
C G E F Details page 35
0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)
www.atgtickets.com/oxford
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PAUL MERTONOUT OF MY HEADMON 16 APR 8pm TICKETS £24 C
ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off per ticket
Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton’s brain,
along with Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki
Webster, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that
is his noggin. Away from the Have I Got News For You
desk Paul Merton proves he’s got legs as a stand-up
comedian. A night of sketches, music, magic, variety
and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls).
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THE OSMONDS THE FINAL TOUR UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PLUS SUPPORTMON 30 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50 - £30.50
For over five decades The Osmond brothers have
been entertaining sold out crowds throughout the
world and 2012 marks the year of their biggest ever
UK Tour. The tour will take fans on a journey through
their many unforgettable hits - from classics such as
One Bad Apple, Down By The Lazy River, Let Me In
and Love Me For A Reason.
THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOWWED 18 APR 7.30pm
TICKETS £23 - £27
Celebrating 27 years of the UK’s original and
premier 60s show. Featuring Peter Noone (I’m
into Something Good, No Milk Today). From the USA,
Chris Montez (Let’s Dance,The More I See You) and
Brian Hyland (Ginny Come Lately, Sealed with a
Kiss). With Brian Poole (Do You Love Me, Twist
and Shout) all backed by Vanity Fare.
SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILYSAT 21 APR 3pm TICKETS £15.50
FAMILY £48 (2 adults, 2 children) G E F
Spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and
extraordinary experiments - a fantastic live show
to blow your mind and challenge your brain! Fast,
furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live
on Tour will propel you on an exploratory theatrical
adventure. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will
entertain, inform and inspire. Suitable for age 7+.
CONCERTS & COMEDY
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COUNT ARTHUR STRONG’SCOMMAND PERFORMANCETUE 1 MAY 8pm TICKETS £16
ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off per ticket
Count Arthur Strong is back, by public demand,
with extended dates for his Command Performance.
So get your Maltesers out, roll your trouser legs up
and sit back and enjoy this wonderful show. Pausing
only to glance up from your programme to ask when
the interval is. I can guarantee you’ll have never
seen anything like it.
JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSONPLAYS THICK AS A BRICK WED 2 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £25.50 - £28.50
In 1972, Ian Anderson wrote and recorded
the Jethro Tull Progressive Rock classic album
Thick As A Brick. Anderson and fellow musicians
John O’Hara, David Goodier, Florian Opahle and
Scott Hammond will take to the road to perform
the album in its entirety. In addition Anderson and
the band will also perform the brand new sequel
album, Thick As A Brick 2.
BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)
LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU STARRING JK AS ROBBIE WILLIAMSTUE 8 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £19 - £21 C G
ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off per ticket
(top price only)
Last in Oxford under the old title of One Night
of Robbie Williams, JK returns with the explosive
stage show celebrating the music of Robbie. With
fantastic stage sets, a huge cast of musicians,
singers and dancers this is the biggest show in
the world celebrating Stoke’s finest export.
BRIT FLOYD THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD SHOWWED 9 MAY 8pm TICKETS £28.50
Having performed to over a quarter of a million
fans in the UK & Europe in 2011, Brit Floyd are back
to perform a brand new show, A Foot In The Door
including all of Pink Floyd’s best work, as selected,
personally, by the Pink Floyd band members
themselves. A Brit Floyd show is truly the genuine
reincarnation of the Pink Floyd live experience.
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ONE NIGHT OF QUEENGARY MULLEN & THE WORKSSAT 12 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 C G
ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off per ticket
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes
live grand final, with the largest number of votes
ever received in the show’s history. One Night of
Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the
look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably
the greatest rock band of all time. This show
will rock you!
SUPER TROUPERFRI 11 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £20 C
ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off per ticket
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.
CONCERTS, PSYCHIC & COMEDY
SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROADWED 16 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £24 G
Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road,
Sally’s shows are extremely entertaining thanks
to her warm and bubbly personality. You will be
witnessing mediumship in its rawest form. Observing
how the spirit world can communicate with us from
beyond the grave is an enlightening experience.
Audiences have been left amazed as she delivers
messages with astounding accuracy.
RAMIN IN CONCERT RAMIN KARIMLOOTUE 15 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £20 - £35
Ramin received global acclaim starring in The
Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Concert.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Ramin
as he performs stunning new songs from his album
and much loved West End favourites including:
The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and
Les Misérables, which Ramin is currently starring in.
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RHOD GILBERTTHE MAN WITH THE FLAMING BATTENBERG TATTOOTHU 17 MAY 8pm TICKETS £26
Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling
stand-up DVDs, multi -award winning Welsh wonder
Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new
live show. A regular on Live At The Apollo and with
his own BBC One show Ask Rhod Gilbert, he’s one
of the world’s hottest comedians.
Recommended age 16+.www.rhodgilbertcomedian.com
BACK FOR GOODFRI 18 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 C
ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off per ticket
With 5 star Ticketmaster reviews nationwide, the
boys are back! Recreating the magic of Take That
live in concert in their own inimitable style. If you like
Take That you will love Back For Good! Sensational
dance routines, spectacular costumes and uncanny
live performances, you will be singing and dancing
within minutes and left with little doubt that you are
watching The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time.
SIMON AMSTELLNUMBSUN 27 MAY 8pm TICKETS £22
The award-winning comedian, actor/screenwriter
(Grandma’s House) and presenter (Never Mind the
Buzzcocks, Popworld) returns with a brand new
stand-up tour for 2012. Intensely vulnerable and
painfully honest, Amstell attempts again to heal
himself in public, following 2009’s critically
acclaimed Do Nothing. With special guest
Daniel Simonsen.
THE JOHNNY CASH STORY STARRING ROGER DEAN & THE LAZY BOYSSAT 19 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £21 C
ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off per ticket
If you saw the film Walk the Line then you will not
want to miss this fantastic show! Roger Dean
perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash along
with his band The Lazy Boys performing classic hits
such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line,
Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt.
BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)
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CONCERTS, COMEDY & FAMILY
BUDDY HOLLY A LEGEND REBORNWED 13 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £23 C
ATG THEATRE CARD £1 off per ticket
Starring the 60s icon Jess Conrad, the UK’s number
one Buddy Marc Robinson, The Big Bopper from the
West End’s Buddy and Tracy Lea as Connie Francis -
all backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in
their fifties heyday. Prepare for an evening of non-
stop rock ’n’ roll hits including Peggy Sue, That’ll
Be The Day and Oh Boy. www.easytheatres.com
OUT OF THE BLUEMON 11 - TUE 12 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £16 C G
ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off per ticket
Oxford’s all-male a cappella group and stars of
Britain’s Got Talent take to the stage for their annual
all-vocal extravaganza, showcasing their award-
winning combination of vibrant vocals, outrageously
unprofessional choreography and occasionally
intentional comedy for two nights only!
‘BRILLIANT!’ MICHAEL MCINTYRE
www.ootb.org.uk www.facebook.com/ootboxford @ootboxford
THE WIGGLES LIVE IN CONCERTSAT 16 JUN 1pm & 4pm TICKETS £16 F
The fab four from Australia are very proud to be
bringing their world famous live show back to
Oxford. They’ll be bringing their big hits such as Hot
Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot
Toot Chugga Chugga and more in a show jam packed
with audience favourites! Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray,
Greg and your friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur,
Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the
Octopus and the world famous Wiggly dancers.
THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVESUN 1 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £29.50 C
The legendary radio and TV cast are reunited on
stage as Douglas Adams’ immortal creation explodes
back into life, reborn in this ground-breaking new
stage production - a radio show like you’ve never
seen before - in surround sound, packed with
laughter, robots, really wild sound effects
and drinks with silly names.
www.hitchhikerslive.com
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THE DRIFTERSMASQUERADE TOURSAT 7 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £25
As one of the biggest selling groups of all time,
The Drifters has featured over 65 different
vocalists in almost six decades. Following the
successful gold album Up On The Roof released
in 2011, The Drifters are back on tour performing
hits such as Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last
Dance, Up On The Roof and many more.
www.theofficialdrifters.com
ALAN DAVIESLIFE IS PAIN FRI 28 SEP 8pm TICKETS £25
ATG THEATRE CARD £4 off per ticket
Over a decade since his last stand-up show,
and following a huge tour of Australia in 2011,
Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic
television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI,
makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up
this autumn.
Recommended age 16+
FRANKIE BOYLETHE LAST DAYS OF SODOM FRI 31 AUG - SAT 1 SEP 8pm TICKETS £26
Frankie Boyle has been pilloried, misrepresented
and demonised. And for what? For Telling It Like It Is.
Now he will attempt a final tour, to heal Britain’s
fools. To support its rioters. To offer the inchoate
laughter of despair to a culture in freefall.
These are The Last Days of Sodom.
Recommended age 16+
JIVE TALKIN’ THE BEE GEES STORYFRI 6 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 C G
ATG THEATRE CARD £2 off per ticket
Featuring stunningly convincing vocals, the three
leading men create a truly emotional musical
journey. Career highs include starring in London’s
West End, numerous world wide TV appearances
and performing live with the Bee Gees themselves!
Book early to avoid a tragedy!
BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)
CONCERTS & COMEDY
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LEVEL 42 PLUS SPECIAL GUESTSSUN 7 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £27
Level 42 took the 80s by storm with their brand
of bass driven jazz funk that came from the
underground soul scene of wedge hair cuts,
pegged trousers, sharp shoes and soul patrols.
Their hits include Running in the Family, Lessons
In Love, Leaving Me Now, Hot Water and
Something About You.
MARK WATSONSAT 29 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £16
Mark Watson was a victim of identity theft.
Someone successfully posed as him and took all
his money. It made him think about the power of
the internet, identity, the way to stop crime forever.
He is now ready to present his findings, laced with
a barrage of new jokes, stories, observations
and anecdotes.
Recommended age 16+
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE
CLUBLOUNGE
VIPTurn a special visit
into a very special visit and upgrade to Club
Lounge VIP!Your benefits include:
Use of our luxurious Club Lounge with
dedicated Club Lounge staff
Your Club Lounge VIP identification to
bypass the arrival and bar crowds
A complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival
(or soft drink alternative) and coffee post show
You deserve a little extra so please book now!
Book in advance to reserve a space or take a
chance and ask to be upgraded at the time of
your arrival. All for only £15 per person!
ATG Theatre Card members just
£13.50 per person
(Price does not include show ticket)
Either upgrade for today’s show,
or book for your next visit.
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AL MURRAY THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOURFRI 19 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £26.50
Broken Britain may be staring into an empty pint glass, but don’t lose
hope - Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with
an epic new show. The irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his
premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery this
autumn, as part of his 2012 The Only Way is Epic Tour. Parental discretion advised. Show contains adult themes.
JOOLS HOLLANDSUN 28 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £35.50
Boogie-woogie piano master Jools Holland is set to take his Rhythm
& Blues Orchestra on the road once again, with special guest Mark
Almond. Also featuring Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and acclaimed
trombonist Rico Rodriguez. A foot-stomping show-stopping
performance that never fails to leave the audience wanting more.
ONE NIGHT OF ELVISMON 12 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £21 G
ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off per ticket
Don’t miss this amazing Elvis show with the remarkable tribute
artist Lee ‘Memphis’ King - awarded the ultimate accolade of
World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist. With a big band to recreate
the Elvis Vegas years, multimedia screens and projections.
KEVIN BRIDGESTHE STORY CONTINUESTUE 13 NOV 8pm TICKETS £22
Kevin Bridges will be returning to the road in the Autumn of 2012
with a brand new show. The tour will include England, Ireland,
Scotland and Wales and his home city of Glasgow.
Recommended age 15+
JASON BYRNEPEOPLE’S PUPPETEERSAT 17 NOV 8pm TICKETS £18.50
After the phenomenal success of his Cirque Du Byrne Tour,
Jason Byrne is bringing a brand new show back to the cities of
Britain. People’s Puppeteer will have new stories, new props,
and more of his trademark high octane lunacy. Recommended age 16+
AUTUMN EVENTS ON SALE NOW
BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)
GREG DAVIES THE BACK OF MY MUM’S HEADTHU 22 NOV 8pm TICKETS £21
Best-known as the sardonic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert, in the
BAFTA award-winning The Inbetweeners, the critically acclaimed
Greg Davies follows his sell-out, Foster’s comedy award nominated
show with a brand new stand-up tour, The Back of My Mum’s Head.
Parental guidance
JOAN ARMATRADINGWITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS WOODSUN 18 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £29.50
Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novello
winner singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE returns to Oxford.
The 2012 tour will see Joan performing Love and Affection amongst
many other firm favourites
PETER ANDRE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTSTUE 20 NOV Doors 7pm TICKETS £29.50 - £76
Following a massive arena tour in 2010, selling over 150,000 concert
tickets in the process, Peter Andre is back for a UK tour. Over the past
few years Peter has released two studio albums, headlined two sold
out tours and starred in a hit television series. PRS also awarded
him the title of ‘Hardest Working Man in Pop’.
ROSS NOBLE MINDBLENDERSAT 24 NOV 8pm TICKETS £25
After a two year break Ross Noble, the demonic scarecrow
himself, is back doing what he does best. Famed for his fiery
and fluid freewheeling style, Noble creates comedy gold
from tiny particles of random nonsense.
Recommended age 15+
JIMMY CARR GAGGING ORDERSAT 2 FEB 2013 8pm TICKETS £26
Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order
promises to be an hilarious night out - let’s see shall we. The show
will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever,
some rude and a few totally unacceptable.
Recommended age 16+.
AUTUMN EVENTS ON SALE NOW
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BOOKING INFORMATIONBOX OFFICE New Theatre,
George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG
IN PERSON
Visit the Box Office at the New Theatre
Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm (30 minutes after
the main act takes to the stage on event
nights). Sundays and Public Holidays
– open 2 hours before advertised
performance time (or 1 hour before for
perfs beginning at 11am or earlier)
TELEPHONE BOOKINGS
0844 871 3020
Calls charged at national rate, subject
to bkg/transaction fee.
GROUPS 10+ HOTLINE
0844 871 3040
By phone Mon - Fri 9.30am - 6pm
ONLINE
www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)
POSTAL BOOKINGS
State the performance and choice of
seats, enclosing a cheque or Postal order.
Mail to: The Box Office, New Theatre,
George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG. Cheques
should be made payable to The
Ambassador Theatre Group Venues.
Please also include on the back of the
cheque the 16 digit card number and
expiry date and issue number if there is
one. Cheques must be received no less
than 1 month prior to the performance
date to allow payments to clear before the
show. Tickets will be printed and available
for collection on
the day of the performance.
CONCESSIONS
Shows with these symbols have the
following concessions available:
C Seniors/Children/Students/
Reg. Unemployed
G Groups of 10 or more
E Schools
F Family
Concessions may be restricted to certain
price levels and performances and can be
withdrawn by management without
notice. Only one concession can be
applied at any one time and proof
of status is required.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
Tickets cannot be refunded. We can offer
exchanges for a different performance of
the same production, subject to
availability. We can only exchange tickets
for the same value, or higher on payment
of the difference. There will be a 10%
exchange fee (free for ATG Theatre Card
holders). Terms and conditions apply.
GROUPS AND SCHOOLS
For events marked this way a group rate
applies. Group rates are available for
parties of 10 people or more. Group rates
do not always apply to each price band.
Not always available Friday and Saturday
evenings. Different rates apply to some
shows. Call the Groups Hotline for details.
Special rates are also available for
mid-week matinees and schools for
selected performances. For full details of
the range of prices on offer please call the
Groups Hotline on 0844 871 3040.
ATG THEATRE CARD
ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to
availability on selected seat prices and
for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please
book early to avoid disappointment.
EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL
Services for patrons with disabilities.
For further information on our
services and facilities including signed
performances, captioned and audio
described performances please call the
Disability Hotline on 01865 320770
(Mon - Fri 9.30am-6pm or via email at
access4alloxford@
theambassadors.com
Coming into line with the Disability
Equality Act of 2010, we have amended
our accessible ticketing policy to ensure
equality for all patrons. As of Mon 26 Sep,
patrons with access requirements will be
offered the best seats available based
upon: Their choice of price bands and
their access requirements. Our staff will
always aim to meet a patron’s access
requirements within the limitations of
seat availability in the patron’s chosen
price band. The theatre has space for
4 wheelchairs and 5 companions per
performance. There is step-free access
to the Box Office and main foyer and a
wheelchair lift to take patrons to the
wheelchair area of the stalls.
HEARING IMPAIRED
The theatre has infra-red system.
Headsets and loop necklaces available
from the Duty Manager.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
For a large print version of this brochure,
please contact the marketing department
on 01865 320773.
VENUE IMPROVEMENTS
The ticket price for certain shows may
include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s
restoration fund.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All telephone and online bookings made
through ticket agents for most shows are
subject to a per ticket booking fee. In all
cases there is a handling fee. An
additional credit card surcharge may
apply for certain events when booking in
person at the box office. Prices are
correct at the time of going to press,
however we reserve the right to change
or vary prices at any time. The New
Theatre reserves the right to make
such alterations that become necessary.
If you wish to comment on any aspect of
your telephone or internet booking
please call customer services on
0844 871 7627.
MEDIUM/THERAPIST/CLAIRVOYANT
By attending this event you agree that
you have sought the services provided of
your own accord and understand that it is
a holistic experiment and experience. The
medium/therapist/clairvoyant may give
you information that could bring about
a positive change in your life, but any
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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUPCo-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in
1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the
largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39
venues, an internationally recognised theatre
producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services
through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of
West End theatres includes historic buildings such as
the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of
York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix,
Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and
Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The
Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria
and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning 6
screen cinema complex, Ambassador Cinemas;
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; Grand Opera
House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most
successful and innovative productions in Britain and
internationally. Current and recent ATG
co-productions include Ghost the Musical, South
Pacific, All New People, Monkee Business, Matthew
Bourne’s The Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde the Musical,
Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side
Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company,
Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.
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