OCT 2017 - APR 2018

MUSICALSISTER ACT

CRAFTSIN THE PEN

TRIBUTEELVIS

PANTOBEAUTY & THE BEAST

MUSICCOUNTERFEIT SIXTIES

BEAUTY

Skipton Musical Theatre Co presents Sister Act: The Musical!

Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a Convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music.

Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Glenn Slater. Book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner. Additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. Based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard. Come and see the habits hit the road again and why this fabulous show has been seen by more than 6 million people worldwide. _________________________________ Performance 7.15pm (and 2.15pm on Saturday)Tickets £14, £12 conc (Saturday matinee only)

THURSDAY 26 - SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2017

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SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

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Our story begins as the Skipton townsfolk had just been swept up in a jovial mood, riding high on a wave of euphoria and smugness. You see, their quaint little town had recently been awarded the honour of being the happiest place to live in the entire Kingdom! And something like that can really inflate property values and bring you one step closer to getting a Waitrose.

Alas, the revelry was short lived as the much loved King Albert was tragically struck down by a runaway lawn mower. From this tragedy, darkness befell the town as the wicked Prince Alexandre ascended to the throne, as his jealous brother watched from the side lines.

Prince Alexandre threw the most regal coronation ever seen and all of the townsfolk were commanded to attend, each bringing with them a high ticket gift (such as a mini-fridge, for example). However, a local beggar woman offered up a single, meagre rose, which the Prince sneered at in contempt. The beggar, enraged, placed a curse upon the Prince, turning him in to a hideous beast! And this is where our tale truly begins...

Join us for jokes, laughter, silliness, songs and a man in a dress for our adaptation of this classic tale._________________________________ Performance Friday 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm, 4pmTickets £8 adult, £6 child, £24 family of four

FRIDAY 15 - SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER 2017

BEAUTY AND THE BEASTFrom the London Palladium, the World’s leading Elvis performer Chris Connor (as seen on the BBC and ITV) returns to The Mart Theatre. Chris Connor burst on to the UK Elvis scene in early 2009 and within twelve months was performing at venues such as the Manchester Apollo and the Harrogate International Centre in the World’s Greatest Elvis Tribute Concerts, backed by the Sweet Inspirations (Elvis Presley’s original backing singers). In only a few years Chris became recognised as the world’s leading Elvis Performer making waves around the world. With his natural look and voice, he astounds his audience at every concert! You don’t want to miss Chris Connor with his tribute to Elvis Presley, performing a two hour show that recreates Elvis’s hits. This show is a must see for any Elvis fan. Seeing really is believing!

“The closest thing to the King I’ve ever heard and seen in my life!” - Performer in The Elvis Story, Canada.

“Chris Connor brings back so many memories.” - Louise Elvis Presley_________________________________ Performance 7.30pmTickets £18.50

FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER 2017

CHRIS CONNOR’S ELVIS

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FRIDAY 30 MARCH 2018

THE STORY OF THE BEACH BOYS

FRIDAY 6 APRIL 2018

THE TRAVELLING WILLBURYS

SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2018

THE QUO EXPERIENCE

‘Good Vibrations’ - arguably the finest pop record of all time, is just one of the many hits you will hear performed 100% live by five professional performers that make up the Beach Boyz Tribute Band. Following the opening number ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’, sit back and enjoy Tommy’s light hearted delivery as the band embark on a fun filled set.

Make no mistake; this show is a party with a stunning soundtrack, a party to which you are invited, so come join the fun and experience what others are still talking about to this day! You will hear hits like I Get Around, God Only Knows, California Girls, Kokomo and many more, in a spectacular array of some 32 songs.

“I shut my eyes and I was listening to the real Beach Boys records!” - Steve, Weymouth Pavilions_________________________________ Performance 7.30pmTickets £18

With The Wilburys never actually going on tour, perhaps partly due to the untimely death of Roy Orbison in 1988, played here by Paul Hopkins, their fans never got to see them all together in a live concert experience. With that in mind, Paul has joined up with five other very talented singers and musicians, who together have formed this incredible Traveling Wilbury tribute show. With an easy relaxed style, excellent vocals and musicality and a great respect for each other’s talent, these guys will give you an amazing night of entertain-ment that will be like nothing you’ve seen before. Enjoy an evening of classic songs from The Wilburys including Handle with Care, The End of the Line, Heading for the Light, The Wilbury Twist, and Rattled, whilst appreciating the hits of the five legendary performers in their own right too.

The UKs top travelling Wilburys tribute._________________________________ Performance 7.30pmTickets £20, £18 conc

With such an impressive line-up of seriously experienced musicians and passionate Quo fans, along with an authentic stage show that includes a wall of white Marshall amps and cabs, Mark Bass cabs and the full five-piece Status Quo line up, The Quo Experience is fully armed to take the act as far as is possibly achievable in the tribute industry. The Quo Experience is, however, not just another Status Quo tribute band - it is a chance to experience the sounds and looks of Britain’s biggest singles chart band of all time.

“An excellent show, really capturing the essence of the Quo I played with for thirteen odd years – the attention to detail was awesome!” - Matt Letley, Status Quo drummer (2000-2013)_________________________________ Performance 7.30pmTickets £20, £18 conc

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands. The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees - to name but a few - all recreated in this stunning show. The band members have performed their unique tribute shows all over the UK and abroad, and have a wide range of experience in that field. The members of the band have individually worked with notable sixties’ artists such as The Searchers, The Ivy League, The Fortunes, The Tremeloes and many more.

Join us for a night of sixties nostalgia!_________________________________ Performance 7.30pmTickets £16.50

FRIDAY 23 MARCH 2018

COUNTERFEIT SIXTIES

CALLCall the box office on 01756 709 666. We accept credit and debit cards, subject to a fifty pence charge. Open weekdays 10am - 2pm VISITPay with cash, cheque or card from The Mart Theatre office, located at Skipton Auction Mart. Open Tuesday 10am - 5pm, Thursday 10am - 2pm and from 12 noon on performance days.

ONLINE Buy tickets at themarttheatre.org.uk subject to a £1.35 booking fee.

REFUNDS Please check performance details and tickets carefully when booking as we are rarely able to offer refunds. In the case of sell-out shows only, customers may offer their tickets for resale. The management reserves the right to refund in special circumstances.

TERMS Disabled patrons, visually and hearing impaired patrons and wheelchair users are advised to book through the box office on 01756 709 666 to ensure appropriate seats are allocated.

Your personal details are only used to send details of forthcoming events or inform you of changes affect-ing your booking. We do not pass any details on to third parties. All details were correct at the time of going to print. Every effort is made to avoid programme changes, but The Mart Theatre reserves the right to cancel or change events if this is unavoidable.

LOCATIONThe Mart Theatre is the main auction ring ofCraven Cattle Mart, situated just off the A65Bradford/Harrogate roundabout. The main bus and railway stations are in Skipton town centre.