st.george's theatre great yarmouth brochure 2014

SEANN WALSHTHE LADY KILLERSJACQUI DANKWORTHTHE RAT PACKJONATHAN MILLERTHE SOOTY SHOWOMID DJALILI

MARCH - AUGUST 2014

Registered Charity No. 1081752.

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GREAT YARMOUTHS QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

St. George’s is an amazing building and 2014 marks the300th anniversary of the birth of St. George’s Chapel whichwas founded in 1714. We will be celebrating this across theyear with special events and guided tours. On top of ourrunning programme we will have a heightened series of eventsover the Easter period where our doors will hardly be shutleading up to a dedication and official opening on St.George’s day (April 23rd) We are also working with new partners so we welcome ashow which is part of the Norfolk & Norwich Festival and we willspearhead many of the events for the The Great Yarmouth Arts Festivalin June which will see Sir Jonathon Miller on our Stage as part of 8days of solid arts activity across the town.

As well as a feast of shows on stage we are now ready to offer ourDigital Cinema screen with Arts events being beamed to us from aroundthe world so you can experience the thrill of the Globe Theatre or eventsfrom the O2 arena or the Royal Opera house all on your doorstep. With summer ahead we look forward to the sun bearing down on our outsideplaza next to the Theatre Café which will see its first season of warm weather.Last Year’s “OutThere” festival utilised the space for the first time and showed whatan excellent addition it is and with our patio open you can enjoy a cappuccino or glass of wineand relax and just take in the ambiance.

If you haven’t made it to St.George’s Theatre yet, find a space in your diary and join us and if youhaven’t already been through our doors and this brochure is in your hand we look forward toseeing you again soon.

We would love to see you all one day soon!

Chris MooreGeneral Manager, St. George’s Theatre.

WELCOME!

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Operated by St. George’s Theatre Trust,A charitable organisationRegistered Charity No. 1081752.

Giving back to the CommunityProserv are delighted to be key sponsor for St George’sTheatre development project to support the transformationof the theatre into a thriving arts and entertainment venuefor the local community.Our support over the next three years aims encourage moreproduction companies to host their events at St George’sand attract more visitors.Our ongoing commitment to the Arts will help bringimportant works to the people of Great Yarmouth.

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THE SOOTY SHOWFriday 18t April

OMID DJALILIFriday 9 May

ABBA TRIBUTE SHOWFri 29 Aug

Thurs 13 Mar STAND UP AT ST. GEORGE’S P6Fri 14 Mar TONY STOCKWELL P7Sat 15 Mar BEST OF BROADWAY P7Wed 19 Mar SEANN WALSH P7Fri 28 Mar ULTIMATE ELTON P8Sat 28 Mar ALEX HORNE P8Fri 4 Apr PALM, WINE & STOUT P8Sat 5 Apr ROMEO & JULIET P9Wed 9 & 16 Apr JANGO & JAM TARTS P9Thurs 10 Apr STAND UP AT ST. GEORGE’S P9Fri 11 Apr MAJOR TOM P10Sat 12 Apr LIVE @ ST.GEORGE’S - TAKE 2 P10Thurs 17 Apr FORMBY P11Fri 18 Apr THE SOOTY SHOW P11Sat 19 Apr SUPER SWING BIG BAND P11Tues 22 Apr JACQUI DANKWORTH P12Wed 23 Apr WAR OF THE WORLDS P12Sat 12 Apr NOT SPEAKING OF WITCH P12Sat 26 Apr STEEMY DAN P14Wed 30 Apr OUR FRIENDS THE ENEMY P14Fri 2 May BILLY PEARCE P15Sat 3 May RAT PACK - VEGAS SPECTACULAR P15 Fri 9 May OMID DJALILI P16Sat 10 May 80’s PARTY REMIX P16Mon 12 May LONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE P16Fri 16 May ROMEO & JULIET - THE RITE OF SPRING P17Sat 17 May BLACKADDER GOES FOURTH P17Thurs 22-Sun 25 May YARMOUTH BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL P17Wed 28 May LOVE IS IN THE AIR P18Fri 30 May A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS P18Fri 6 Jun STEVE BROOKSTIEN P18Fri 7 - 13 Jun GREAT YARMOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL P20Tues 10 Jun JONATHAN MILLER P20Sat 14 Jun DIAMOND VARITEY SHOW P22Sat 21 Jun HARMONIQUE & FRIENDS P22Sat 28 Jun PERRY DENNIS & TWLIGHT SHADOWS P222 - 4 Jul FOLLOW THE HERRING P23Fri 11 & Sat 12 Jul THE LADYKILLERS P24Tues 15 Jul THE TIME MACHINE P24Fri 18 Jul ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR P24Sat 19 Jul UP POMPEI P24Fri 25 Jul LEADING LADIES SHOW P25Tues 29 Jul LITTLE HOWARDS BIG SHOW FOR KIDS P25Tues 29 Jul HOWARD READ’S STAND UP ANIMATOR P26Fri 1 Aug MASTERS OF THE HOUSE P26Sat 2 Aug THE WORLDS WORST SERIAL KILLERS P26Wed 6 Aug THEO THE MOUSE P27Sat 9 Aug MISSY MALONE & FRIENDS P27Wed 13 & 20 Aug BLESS ‘EM ALL P27Fri 15 Aug KING OF POP P28Sat 16 Aug BARRY CRYER P28Tues 19 Aug MARTY MACDONALD’S FARM P29Fri 22 Aug A VISION OF ELVIS P29Sun 24 Aug KEN WEBSTERS COMEDY HYPNOTIST P29Wed 27 Aug ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND P30Fri 29 Aug THE ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW P30Sat 30 Aug THE BEST OF TONY HANCOCK P30

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LIVE THEATRE ON OUR NEW CINEMA SCREENSt. George’s Theatre is proud to present a variety of cinema screenings of premier live theatre from around the world!

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL, 7.30pmWAR OF THE WORLDS ALIVE - FILMED LIVE AT THE O2 ARENA, LONDON

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage! The NewGeneration was filmed in front of a sell-out audience at London’s O2 Arena on15th December 2012 and is a stunning musical multi-media extravaganza basedon HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale of a Martian invasion of England. Featuring actorLiam Neeson as George Herbert, The Journalist. Liam interacts with a stellar castof live performers featuring Jason Donovan, Marti Pellow, Wicked’s Kerry Ellis,Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson and Jett Black’s Will Stapleton.

£10.00

WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE, 7.30pmCARMEN - FILMED LIVE AT THE BASTILLE OPERA HOUSE

Bizet’s Carmen is a passionate and tempestuous lovestory that features some of the world’s best-knownopera arias. This new Opera de Paris production wasfirst staged in December 2012 and stars thecelebrated Anna Caterina Antonacci in the title role.Conducted by Philippe Jordan and directed by YvesBeaunesne, the vibrant 1970s staging is an evocativebackdrop to the unravelling relationship betweenthe wild-spirited gypsy girl and duty-bound soldier.

£10.00

TUESDAY 17 JUNE, 6.15pm (curtain up 6.30pm prompt)LA TRAVIATA - LIVE BROADCASTBROADCAST DIRECT FROM THE BASTILLE OPERA HOUSE

Bizet’s Carmen is a passionate and tempestuous love story thatfeatures some of the world’s best-known opera arias. This newOpera de Paris production was first staged in December 2012and stars the celebrated Anna Caterina Antonacci in the titlerole.

£10.00

SATURDAY 26 JULY, 7.30pmCINDERELLA - DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET FILMED LIVE AT AMSTERDAM MUSIC THEATRE

This brand-new Cinderella ballet, choreographed by the internationally acclaimedChristopher Wheeldon, was premiered by the Dutch National Ballet at theAmsterdam Music Theatre in December 2012. Influenced by the Brothers Grimmstory of Cinderella, Wheeldon has created an enchanting ballet set to Prokofiev’smagnificent score with stunning sets and costumes by British designer, JulianCrouch. The superb cast includes Anna Tsygankova and Matthew Golding, theperfect pairing for this original 21st century take on the classic fairy story ballet.

£10.00 SATURDAY 23 AUGUST, 7.30pmMIDSUMMERS NIGHTS DREAMFILMED LIVE AT THE GLOBE THEATRE, LONDON

Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius– but Demetrius is supposed to be marryingHermia… When the Duke of Athens tries to enforcethe marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woodsand wander into the midst of a dispute between theking and queen of the fairies.

£10.00

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 7.30pmTEMPEST - FILMED LIVE AT THE GLOBE THEATRE, LONDON

Prospero, Duke of Milan, usurped and exiled by his own brother,holds sway over an enchanted island. He is comforted by hisdaughter Miranda and served by his spirit Ariel and thedeformed slave Caliban. When Prospero raises a storm to wreckthis perfidious brother and his confederates on the island, hislong contemplated revenge at last seems within reach. Imbuedwith a spirit of magic and the supernatural, The Tempest isShakespeare’s late great masterpiece of forgiveness, generosityand enlightenment.

£10.00

BRAND NEW FOR 2014...

Merry Opera’s newly commissioned Kiss me,Figaro! is a romantic comedy set backstage at theopera. The company visited St.George’s theatrein 2012 with their stunning delivery of “The MagicFlute” which had great reviews and won themmany fans. The Acoustics of St.George’s make itthe perfect venue for this scale of opera.

The show draws on a wide range of operaticfavourites, together with some more unusualrepertoire and 20th century jazz standards withnew translations and bespoke arrangements. Thecommission aims to play to the strengths of achamber opera company such as Merry Operaworking with early career singers and allowingaudiences to enjoy familiar arias whilst exploringnew ideas. It seeks to make opera fun foreveryone and also to encourage those new toopera to ‘try it out’.£16.00. Concs: £14.00 / Family Ticket: £45.00

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Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, this funfilled farmyard tale brings to life all the best loved characters fromthe original nursery rhyme along with a magical medley of games,giggles and sing along songs including Heads, Shoulders Kneesand Toes, She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain and of course OldMacDonald Had A Farm.

£8.00. Family Ticket £28.00.

FRIDAY 7 MARCH, 7.30pmTHE MERRY OPERA COMPANY PRESENTSKISS ME FIGARO

SATURDAY 8 MARCH, 2.30pmPTC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTOLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM


THURSDAY 13 MARCH, 8.00pmHEADLINE ACT: KATHERINE RYANSTAND UP AT ST. GEORGE’SMC plus two Stand Up comedians from the current circuitwill join Katherine Ryan. Her TV Credits: 8 out of 10 Cats,Mock The Week, Lets Dance Sport Relief. A great night ofpure comedy.

£10.00 Advance. £12.00 on the Door

SATURDAY 15 MARCH, 7.30pmDPA PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTBEST OF BROADWAY

The Best of Broadway incorporates many of the finestand most loved numbers from shows into a magicaljourney through the world of Broadway musicals. Witha talented cast this ultimate 'feel-good' showguarantees to delight those who love musical theatre. £7.00

FRIDAY 14 MARCH, 7.30pmAN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH TV PSYCHICTONY STOCKWELLTony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who havepassed can communicate with their loved ones, all delivered withemotion, sensitivity and empathy. Remarkably compelling,amazingly detailed and always humorous.

£18.00.

Comedy’s fastest rising star Seann Walsh isreturning with an all-new show to show the worldthat he's the Lie-in King!

Star of Channel 4’s ‘Stand Up For The Week’, BBC1’s‘Live At The Apollo’ and Dave’s ‘Argumental’, Seannis a charming and charismatic natural bornobservational storyteller, and one of the mostfrighteningly precocious talents to emerge fromthe UK comedy circuit in years.

With support from Romesh Ranganathan - Winnerof Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year award2013 at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.

£13.00

WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH, 8.00pmSEANN WALSH - THE LIE-IN KING

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FRIDAY 28 MARCH, 7.30pmULTIMATE ELTON

Winners of the Agency Association's National TributeAwards 2013, Ultimate Elton and The Rocket Band aremuch in demand at festivals and theatres throughoutthe UK and Europe thanks to a high standard ofmusicianship and professionalism, together with theirresistible songs of Elton John. Rapidly established asthe foremost Elton John Tribute in Europe, the bandpresents an uncannily accurate reproduction of the liveshows one of pop music's most successful and bestloved artistes.£18.00. Concs: £16.50

On the back of yet another sell-out stadium tour,the triple Perrier-winning comedian, original hostof Blockbusters and former Mr Universe Alex Hornepresents a show packed full of jokes, impressionsand lies.The 30 year old multi-Bafta award-winning standup and platinum-selling R&B artist Alex Horne isback with an hour of observations, impressions andlies.Best known for mindblowing Powerpoint or livemusic, this show has neither; just Alex, a panda,some jokes and some lies. Although one of thosemay also be a lie. Or a joke. Either way, it’ll be funny.Honest.

£12.00

SATURDAY 29 MARCH, 8.00pmALEX HORNE “LIES”

Two young lovers, caught in the middle of ablood feud, pay the price of forbidden love whenthey are forced to take their own lives.Following last year’s sell out tour of Carrie’s War,the vibrant Yakety Yak performs this Elizabethantragedy with all the gusto of youth in animaginative and exciting two-hour adaptation.

£10.00. Concs: £8.00. Students: £5.00.

SATURDAY 5 APRIL, 7.30pmYAKETY YAK YOUNG ACTORS COMPANY PRESENTROMEO& JULIET

Palm Wine and Stout is a funny and emotional play based onthe writer’s own visit back to a small Nigerian village insearch of his father. The story, which focuses on Taiye, a youngBritish man on a quest to find out more about his Africanheritage, draws some fascinating parallels with Englishvillage life. Along the way Taiye experiences both the vibrantbustle of modern Nigerian city life and the mysterious ritualsof rural African villagers. With half-brother, Femi, as his guide,Taiye’s journey becomes a challenging culture clashincorporating music, dance and host of spiritual ancestors.£11.00. Concs: £10.00.

FRIDAY 4 APRIL, 7.30pmEASTERN ANGLES PRESENTPALM WINE & STOUT

Spend an afternoon coming to learn this wonderfuldance that anyone can do in the comfort ofSt.George’s Theatre

JANGO is a Slow Gentle Flowing dance, with thepatterns of Argentine Tango and the uncomplicatedsimplicity of Modern Jive....feel yourself taken up bythe Passion and Presence of Argentine Tango in asimple form. Tuition is given by professional danceinstructor Steve Kennedy who promises this is theperfect dance for any occasion to any music.

£3.00

WEDNESDAY 9 & 16 APRIL, 1.30pmJANGO & JAM TARTS

Join us every second Thursday of the month for ournew Comedy Club where you can see some of thetop comics on the circuit.

Joel’s credits include: Channel 4 aftershow, Live inChelsea, How to Survive a Disaster Movie (Channel5) and the hugely successful Impractical Jokers(BBC3). Joel has since performed stand up on RussellHoward’s Good News on BBC Three and hasnumerous acting credits to his name, includingPopatron on BBC Two and Skins on E4.

£10.00 Advance. £12.00 on the Door

THURSDAY 10 APRIL, 8.00pmHEADLINE ACT: JOEL DOMMETTSTAND UP AT ST. GEORGE’S

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FRIDAY 18 APRIL, 11.00am & 2.30pmTHE SOOTY SHOW

Izzy Wizzy Lets get busy - Its The Sooty Show! Direct fromCitv, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show todelight the whole family. Joining the nations favouritebear will be Sweep , Soo and Sooty's TV Partner RichardCadell -who will be attempting to keep Sooty fromgetting up to mischief! Boy will he have his hands full!

It's Sooty's Birthday party and things aren't going to plan.Sooty and Sweep get messy baking the Birthday cake andwill Soo ever decide which dress to wear? Special partyguests include legendary Sooty favourites Butch thebulldog and Ramsbottom the snake. So join in with all thefun and games at Sooty's Birthday Party! There's also achance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show. Aspectacular mix of magic, music and mess- guaranteedgiggles for Sooty Fans old and new! Don't miss it. For moreSooty fun visit www.thesootyshow.com or watch Sooty everyweekday on Citv.£12. Child: £10.00, Family Ticket: £38.00

St. George’s will be transformed back into a1940’s dance hall for this special Easter swingdance with the regions finest musiciansperforming with guest vocalists for thisspecial evening. Period costume is welcome.£10.00

SATURDAY 19 APRIL, 8.00pm (Doors 7.15pm)

GREAT EASTER SWING DANCEWITH THE SUPER SWING BIG BAND

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Commissioned and produced by Farnham MaltingsDeveloped at Battersea Arts Centre, The ShowroomChichester and MAKE, Ireland. Supported by ArtsCouncil England

Victoria unknowingly discovered that her dog,Major Tom had prize winning potential at acharity dog show. She seized the opportunity toaccess the subculture of this exclusivemember’s only club. Major Tom’s first show wasa disaster, and feeling an overpowering senseof guilt about her dog being scrutinised, Victoriadecided to put herself through the sameprocess by becoming a beauty queen. This onewoman, one dog show follows their story,reflecting on the British fascination withcelebrities, beauty, and winning.

Part of the Collaborative Touring Network, SeaChange Arts’‘Unwrapped Theatre’ aims to inspire a new generation oftheatre goers with inspiring new performance. TheCollaborative Touring Network is supported by Arts CouncilEngland and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. Find out moreat www.seachangearts.org.uk

£5.00 (4 Years +)

FRIDAY 11 APRIL, 7.30PM

MAJOR TOMBY VICTORIA MELODY

In aid of Cancer research UK and Leukaemia & LymphomaAn Evening of Variety by local artistes, compared by BarryColeman. Following the great success of last year’s event when£2000 was raised from a sell-out audience , Barry is using thesame formula to provide an evening of fun , laughter andentertainment in aid of two charities close to his heart.£8.00. Under 16’s: £5.00

SATURDAY 12 APRIL, 7.30pmBARRY COLEMAN PRESENTLIVE @ ST. GEORGE’S - TAKE 2

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL, 7.30pmJANGO & JAM TARTS SEE P9 FOR INFO

The critically acclaimed Formby charts therise of George Formby from awkward stableboy to one of Britain’s biggest stars of the1930’s-40’s stage and screen. Ewan Wardrop’stour de force performance brings to life theman, the music, his wife Beryl and all thecharacters involved in his remarkable career.

£15.00. Concs: £12.00

THURSDAY 17 APRIL, 7.30pmFORMBYAN ORDINARY MAN WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT

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TUESDAY 22 APRIL, 7.30PMJACQUI DANKWORTHJacqui Dankworth, the imaginative, moving, andadventurous vocalist brings her new album, 'Liveto Love', to St. George’s Theatre.

Already established as one the country’s leadingjazz vocalists, Jacqui’s live concerts showcase herunique versatility and effortless mastery of awide spectrum of genres, drawing on jazz, folk,soul and blues, as well as her acute sensibilityas a songwriter and lyricist.

£16.00

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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds– Alive on Stage! The New Generation was filmed infront of a sell-out audience at London’s O2 Arena on15th December 2012 and is a stunning musical multi-media extravaganza based on HG Wells’ dark Victoriantale of a Martian invasion of England.Featuring actor Liam Neeson as George Herbert, TheJournalist. Liam interacts with a stellar cast of liveperformers featuring Jason Donovan, Marti Pellow,Wicked’s Kerry Ellis, Kaiser Chiefs’ Ricky Wilson andJett Black’s Will Stapleton.£10.00

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL, 7.30PMWAR OF THE WORLDS

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The Stage Version of the classic TV show Celebrating 50 yearsof the classic supernatural TV sitcom; Rosherville Productionspresent ‘Not Speaking of Witch’. Written by Jason Delaney, thisplay is homage to the aforementioned TV series ‘Bewitched’.The story begins when newlywed Elizabeth refuses to tell herhusband Richard, she’s a…. you know, that word that beginswith a W and rhymes with itch. Throw in her magicallymischievous brother and two bewildered friends and you havelaughs, confusions and a touch of magic.

£8.00, Concs £6.00

THURSDAY 24 & FRIDAY 25 APRIL, 7.30pmROSHERVILLE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTNOT SPEAKING OF WITCH

"The mostmagnificentvoice"PAUL O’GRADY

Enjoy a bite to eat in our new theatre bar & cafe!Whatever reason you are in the area why not come and check out the delicous hot and cold drinks, snacks and light lunches on offer at our theatre bar and cafe!

We’re open Monday - SaturdayWe look forward to seeing you!

SLICE OF CAKE WITH TEA OR REGULAR COFFEE FOR JUST £2!Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Terms & Conditions apply. Offer applies to selected tea, coffee and cakes. The managment reserves the right to withdraw this offer at anytime. Voucher limited to 1 per customer.

Monday - Saturday (11am - 3pm)

FRIDAY 2 MAY, 7.30PMBILLY PEARCEYorkshire born Billy Pearce emerged from the toughtraining grounds of the northern club circuit tobecome one of Britain's most talented comedians.Born in Leeds, he came to national prominencewhen he appeared on New Faces in 1986. He wasquickly snapped up for stage and TV appearances.In total, Billy has performed in five children's RoyalVariety shows and three Royal Variety shows. Heloves singing acting and dancing!

£17.50

SATURDAY 3 MAY, 7.30PMRAT PACK - VEGAS SPECTACULARReturning by popular request the purveyors of cooland the greatest music of the 20th Century . FrankSinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis bring backwonderful memories in this totally live show. TheBig band feel with every song a classic – Come flywith me – That’s Amore – Under my skin – Mack theKnife and more of your favourites

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When Muriel’s husband Ralph dies suddenly, she finds herselfrather well off. But will greedy son Giles manage to lay his handson her property? Does disturbed daughter Margaret know what’sgoing on? Will the Ladies of the town ever stop fighting overRalph’s old clothes, shoes, books or spectacles? A new venturebringing lunchtime theatre to Great Yarmouth, Broad HorizonsTheatre Company presents one of Alan Bennett’s famous TalkingHeads series. Book early to avoid disappointment as these showsare bound to be popular.

£7.00. Concs £6.00

WEDNESDAY 7 MAY, 1.45pmBROAD HORIZONS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS‘SOLDIERING ON’ BY ALAN BENNETT

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SATURDAY 26 APRIL, 7.30PMSTEEMY DANMaking their return to St.George’s this fantasticten-piece Steely Dan tribute will have youReelin in the Years during a dynamic showfeaturing classic tracks such as Rikki Dont Losethat Number, Do it Again, Haitian Divorce, FMand many more from the American jazz rocklegends.

Recently described as "the closest you could getto the real thing" by one of London's foremostcritics, the band have also been praised bylegendary session guitarist Elliot Randall, whoperformed on the original recording of Reelin' inthe Years.

£12.00. Concs: £10.00.

The Western Front, Christmas 1914: lightsappear from the German trenches, ghosts risebehind the horizon, soldiers meet betweenthe firing lines. The events which follow arethe most astounding stories of the Great Wartold through the eyes of one soldier, PrivateJames Boyce: ‘We’re fighting the same enemy,just on two different sides.’ Boyce takes us ona magical, haunting journey through theevents surrounding the Christmas truce.

Our Friends, The Enemy is a debut solo showcombining theatre and spoken word to tellthe story of the Christmas truce from the FirstWorld War. The show played to sold outaudience at the Edinburgh Festival 2013 andis now touring in this year commemorating100 years since the start of the first world war.

£8.00. Concs: £7.00

TUESDAY 29 APRIL, 7.30PMOUR FRIENDS THE ENEMY

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FRIDAY 9 MAY, 8.00PMOMID DJALILI - LIVE!He’s back on tour with a splash, following a sell-out four weekWest-End residency and a sold-out season at the EdinburghFestival.A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-

up awards include; ’Time Out Award’ - for Best Stand Up, the ‘EMMAAward’ and was a ‘South Bank Award' nominee as well as being a‘Perrier Award’ nominee.Omid was the winner of the "Best Actor" Award for his leadperformance in The Infidel at the Turin Film Festival (won theprevious year by Bill Murray). The Infidel also picked up a LoadedLAFTA award for "Funniest film" and Omid was short listed for"Peter Sellers Award" at the ‘London Evening Standard British FilmAwards’.

£22.00

Returning due to public demand the turn back time teamwill once again visit the party decade. This all live showwill get you dancing in the aisles with a mixture of top40 hits, songs from the movies and 80's West End Showtunes.

£15.00

SATURDAY 10 MAY, 7.30pmTURN BACK TIME PRESENTS80’s PARTY REMIX

MONDAY 12 MAY, 7.30pmNORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL PRESENTSLONG LIVE THE LITTLE KNIFE

Written and directed by ‘theatrical maverick’ (SundayTimes) David Leddy, Long Live The Little Knife is adynamic, absurd and uplifting theatre piece. Liz and Jimare small-time con artists who need £250,000 to buytheir way out of a turf war over fake vintage handbags.Their mission is to be the greatest art forgers in theworld. There’s only one problem. They can’t paint.

This boisterous caper finds the incongruous connectionsbetween verbatim theatre, free-market economics, thepsychology of ‘truth’ and a castrated labradoodle in aclassic Chanel clutch bag.

£12.00. Concs: £10.80

The Rite of Spring/ Romeo and Juliet is a radical interpre-tation of Stravinsky’s ballet and orchestral concert work inthe theatrical setting of love and hatred between twoShakespeare’s rivaling households, Capulet and Montague.Conceived by Concert Theatre, the production usescommedia half masks and piano four-hands to create amusic-centred physical theatre piece through the re-tellingof Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy with a collaborationamong concert pianists from the Royal Academy of Music,actors and director from Lecoq-based system and maskspecialists from Trestle Theatre.

Tickets £13 / £11 Student £8 Family £35 ( 2 Adult & 2 Children )

FRIDAY 16 MAY, 7.30pmCONCERT THEATRE PRESENTSROMEO & JULIET - THE RITE OF SPRING

SATURDAY 17 MAY, 7.30pmTHE SEAGULL REP PRESENTSBLACKADDER GOES FOURTHFollowing on from their production of Blackadder II in2013, they return set in the trenches of France duringWorld War One. With 2014 marking the centenary of thebeginning of the first world war this is a funny and attimes touching piece for everyone to enjoy. From the originalscripts the TV show will be brought back to life with the paid royalties allgoing to Comic Relief. £10.00. Concs: £9.00

THURSDAY 22 - SUNDAY 25 MAYGREAT YARMOUTH’S ANNUALBEER & CIDER FESTIVAL 2014

The annual Great Yarmouth Beer and Cider Festivalreturns to St. Georges for the Spring Bank Holidayweekend from 22nd to 25th May. Over 50 different alesand ciders from a wide selection of brewers and cidermakers, large and small, will be available over theweekend long event plus live music and entertainment.

The festival will be open for a number of lunch andevening sessions starting with Thursday 22nd May at(5pm to 11.00pm), a lunch time (11.00am to 3.00pm) andevening (5.00pm to 11.00pm) sessions on both Friday23rd and Saturday 24th , finishing with a lunch timesession (11.00am to 3.00pm) on Sunday 25th May.Advance tickets are available for all session with theexception of the Sunday lunch time session. Entry pricesvary from £3.00 to £5.00 depending on session.

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Join INTERLUDE music group at lunchtime, for a concertof their favourite love songs. All the world loves a lover,and every lover has a favourite love song, be it a memoryof first love, a holiday romance or lost and unrequitedlove.

We invite you to join us for an hour of romance andheartbreak as we present some of our favourite lovesongs, written by some of the world’s greatestsongwriters. Performers: Jason Lambert at the piano, withvocalists Judi Daykin and John Hare, plus guest

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WEDNESDAY 28 MAY, 1.45pmINTERLUDE PRESENTSLOVE IS IN THE AIR

Celebrate the magic of Musicals as a cast ofexperienced performers take you through somestunning musical scores including music fromAndrew Lloyd Webber and a look at many of thebest shows to ever hit the stage including MissSaigon and Les Miserables.

£10.00. Concs: £9.00

FRIDAY 30 MAY, 7.30pmA NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS

FRIDAY 6 JUNE, 7.30pmXFACTOR’S FIRST WINNERSTEVE BROOKSTIEN - SOUL JOURNEY

Steve Brookstein performs songs that cover decades ofclassic soul from Sam Cooke and Brook Benton toLuther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass.

His warm tone softly delivers on songs such as “DanceWith My Father”, “Let’s Stay Together” and “Hey Girl”. Anintimate acoustic show for old school soul lovers.

£15.00

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Join King Silly & Friends as they perform the greatest showon Earth! Well - the greatest show in the Kingdom of Sillyanyway! The finest family friendly acrobats, magicians,jugglers, dance crews, jesters, mime artists and puppeteersare gathering at the palace grounds to entertain King Silly -and as luck would have it - you can be there too! Thismodern, fast paced extravanganza is jam-packed with reallive actual entertainment! There will be magic, mayhem,music, mischief and maybe even a few surprises too!

£7.00. Family of 4: £20.00

SATURDAY 7 JUNE, 12pm & 3pmLP CREATIVES PRESENTSKING SILLY & FRIENDS

SUNDAY 8 JUNESCREENING OF ‘THE CAMERAMAN’

Throughout the day, therewill be a range of art on

display at the theatre plazaalong with a range

of live music.

DON’T MISS! -ART & LIVE MUSIC

Jack Cardiff, the Oscar winning cinematographer was born in GreatYarmouth one hundred years ago in 1914. To commemorate theCentenery of his birth, the Great Yarmouth Arts Festival andSt.Georges Theatre will be screening some of his most celebratedfilms along with the documentary film 'Cameraman - the life andwork of Jack Cardiff' and a small exhibition including photographsand paintings he created over his career.

See festival brochure for further details.

TUESDAY 10TH JUNE, 7.30pmAN AUDIENCE WITH JONATHAN MILLER

A chance to meet Dr Jonathan Miller – one ofpost-war Britain’s most intriguing polymaths. Borninto an intellectual milieu, between Bloomsbury andHarley Street. Miller has since forged a career as aleading actor, theatre-maker and self-taught operadirector. He is a satirist, humourist, public intellectualand TV personality.

£16.00

THURSDAY 12 JUNE, 7.30pmFOOLHARDY ACTORS COMPANY PRESENTSONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NESTThis powerful and provocative drama focuses on the newarrival at a state mental institution, and as is at times funny,tragic and poignant. Randall P. McMurphy’s carefree attitudeis at odds with the strict ruler of the institution, the fearsomeNurse Ratched. The pair battle for the hearts and minds ofthe patients, including the silent, mysterious Chief Bromden,shy, stuttering Billy Bibbit and the acerbic, paranoid DaleHarding. Based on the popular and controversial novel byKen Kesey

£9.00. Concs: £8.00. Students: £7.00

WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE, 7.30pmCARMEN - OPERA DE PARISBizet’s Carmen is a passionate and tempestuous lovestory that features some of the world’s best-known operaarias. This new Opera de Paris production was firststaged in December 2012 and stars the celebrated AnnaCaterina Antonacci in the title role. Conducted byPhilippe Jordan and directed by Yves Beaunesne, thevibrant 1970s staging is an evocative backdrop to theunravelling relationship between the wild-spirited gypsygirl and duty-bound soldier.

£10.00

FRIDAY 13 JUNE, 7.30pmTHE ANNA MUDEKA BAND

The Anna Mudeka Band is a five peace band playing a fusionof music driven from the Mbira music of Zimbabwe. Theirsound is simply known as sunshine music by their followers.The bands sound is refreshing and original, lead by AnnaMudeka, singer, dancer and Mbira player from Zimbabwe.

£10.00. Concs: £8.00

By Ken KeseyAdapted for the stage by Dale Wasserman

Travel back through six decades and celebratethrough acting, song, dance, arobatics, martialarts and comedy history of Great Yarmouth andits well established Lions Club.

50% of the proceeds to go to St.GeorgesTheatre and 50% to the Great Yarmouth Lionsand Club for local charities. An evening of fun,entertainment and of giving.

£10.00

Ladies acapella group Harmonique take to the stage ofSt Georges for the second time in this evening of music.They are joined by many other talented singers andmusicians spanning many different styles of music..

£5.00

SATURDAY 28 JUNE, 7.30pmAN EVENING IN AID OF EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCEPERRY DENNIS & THE TWYLIGHTSJoin us for a night of music as Perry Dennis and the Twylightspay tribute to Cliff and the Shadows.Wymondham Helicopter Group are holding a toe tappingevening here at St. George’s Theatre to raise funds for The EastAnglian Air Ambulance,. From the late 1950’s With The classicHits Move It, High Class Baby, Living Doll , Travellin’ light,Dynamite Into The Swinging 60’s With Voice In thewilderness, Please Don’t Tease ,Gee Whiz it’s you, Hits FromThe Films The Young Ones, Summer Holiday , Wonderful lifePlus Some of The Best selling Instrumentals Of all timeIncluding Apache, FBI, Wonderful Land, Kon-Tiki, FootTapper etc Every Song Is Solid Gold Nostalgia

£15.00. Concs: £14.00

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SATURDAY 14 JUNE, 7.30pmTHE GREAT YARMOUTH LIONS PRESENTDIAMOND VARIETY SHOW

SATURDAY 21 JUNE, 7.30pmSUPPORTING LOUISE HAMILTON CENTRE & SANDRA CHAPMAN UNIT

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Spring 1881 is tipping over into summer and everyoneis waiting for the silver darlings, the migrating herring,on which all their livelihoods depend. Gutting, saltingand packing the herring into barrels is women’s work.So, young Molly must learn to tie her fingers if she’sgoing to join her mother, the obsessive Jean, and theirfun-loving neighbour, Janet, as the third member oftheir gutting crew. But it is another tie, that between amother and a daughter, that is at the heart of thisaward-winning play.

Set against the real storm that sent 129 gallantEyemouth fishermen to a watery grave, this is a deeplyaffecting tale of three courageous women, reworked toinclude a vocal soundscape performed by a localwomen’s choir. Get Up & Tie Your Fingers is part ofFollow the Herring a unique national touring projectthat combines theatre and visual arts in an atmosphericand compelling journey down the east coast of the UK.The project welcomes the quirky and eye-catching, Coatfor a Boat, knitted boat exhibition to St GeorgesTheatre. Join us in putting a local stamp of theexhibition by knitting herring, seagulls or locallandmarks to go alongside. Visit the website to find outhow to get involved and download a herring knittingpattern www.customshouse.co.uk. Follow the Herringreflects upon a shared maritime heritage and takes thistale back to the communities from which it sprang.Offering people the chance to share this journey withus, it provides a unique opportunity to participate insomething quite extraordinary.

£11.00. Concs: £8.00

WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 7.30pmTHURSDAY 3 JULY 2.30pmFRIDAY 3 JULY 7.30pmSATURDAY 4 JULY, 2.30pm

FOLLOW THE HERRING

Centre Stage Players are back at St George's withthis classic black comedy about a sweet little oldlady, alone in her house, pitted against a gang ofcriminal misfits who will stop at nothing. Posing asamateur musicians.

£8.00. Concs £6.00

FRIDAY 11 & SATURDAY 12 JULY, 7.30pmCENTRE STAGE PLAYERS PRESENTTHE LADYKILLERS

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FRIDAY 18 JULY, 7.30pmDRAGON STAGE SCHOOL PRESENTSALICE IN WONDERLAND JR

Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases theWhite Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles,raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen ofHearts at her own game! This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alicein Wonderland features classic Disney songs as I’m Late, The Un-birthday Song and Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah. £8.00. Concs £6.00

SATURDAY 19 JULY, 7.30pmBAROQUE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTSUP POMPEIThis hilarious romp through ancient Pompeii brings back all thetelevision favorites in this full-length play. As Lurcio attempts todeliver his prologue and begin proceedings, he’s quickly caughtup in the myriad of liaisons in all quarters of his master’s house.A riot from start to finish!

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FRIDAY 25 JULY, 7.30pmBELLA BERSERK’SLEADING LADIES SHOWAfter a sell-out national tour of 2013, the girls are back intown with a brand new deliciously fruity show to amaze anddelight. A drag delux performance that is sure to have yousplitting your sides with laughter. Amazing wigs, skyscraperheals and lush lashes make this a show not to be missed. ARollercoaster mindflip of performance art full of fun, thrillswith outrageous capers. Superb glitzy costumes, wonderfulsongs & comedy impersonations of some of the worlds mostfamous characters, see Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, Madonna,Rhianna, Sister Act, plus many others!

£15.00 (Not Suitable for Under 18’s)

TUESDAY 29 JULY, 2.00pmLITTLE HOWARDS BIG SHOW FOR KIDSLittle Howard is the world’s only liveinteractive animation. Yet Little Howard is true to his roots andlive theatre is still his first love. But life istough in showbiz; Little Howard’s big newact keeps going wrong, Roger The Pigeonhas spent all their money on cookiecutters, his comedy counterpart BigHoward has been diagnosed with beingclinically unfunny and there’s a slug in thebackstage toilet. And it’s about to getworse: a sinister figure arrives and BigHoward and Little Howard have to put onthe best show of their lives to keepthemselves out of jail! Following the success of their TV show‘Little Howard’s Big Question’ (CBBC) realhuman Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard are bringing their uniquefamily comedy show to St Georges Theatre.With interactive stand-up, live animationon stage and lots of jokes and songs thisreally is a show that all the family canenjoy.

£6.50

"Incredibly,achingly funny"DAILY MAIL

TUESDAY 15 JULY, 7.30pmTHE OLD TIME RADIO CLUB PRESENTSTHE TIME MACHINE

The Old Time Radio Club perform live radio plays as vintage tongue-in-cheek, specialising in science-fiction and gothic horror, chillersand thrillers. They return to St.George’s to present H.G. Wells' “TheTime Machine” as a radio play dramatisation using; voice actors, livesound effects, live music .

£6.00

See P26 for details of Howards show for adults!

FRIDAY 1 AUGUST, 7.30pmMASTERS OF THE HOUSE

SATURDAY 2 AUGUST, 7.30pmTHE WORLDS WORST SERIAL KILLERS

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The Masters of The House, an evening of the best musicfrom the world of Musicals performed by an outstandingcast of distinguished West End singers whose creditsinclude Les Miserables, The Phantom of The Opera, Evita andMamma Mia.

The Masters of The House have been performing all overthe UK, Europe, the Middle East and around the world oncruises for 16 years, entertaining audiences in theatres,concert halls and private venues to critical acclaim.

£18.00. Concs: £16.50

WEDNESDAY 6 AUGUST, 2.00pmTHEO THE MOUSETheo the Mouse and his best friend Wendy are coming for anafternoon of pure family fun and laughter. Their show, filled tothe brim with jokes, songs and magic is suitable for any littleperson over 2 years of age and is perfect holiday entertainment.Written by Wink Taylor (writer for both Sooty and Basil Brush),families are in for a treat - the wonderfully loveable and justso slightly cheeky Theo The Mouse will soon become everychild’s favourite friend.

£9.00

The show highlights the murders committed by 20 of the world’sworst serial killers. The show features over 200 photographs of notonly the victims and their killers, but photographs from the originalcrime scenes, many of which will never have been seen before. TrevorMarriott not only portrays the killers as the monsters whom they are,but goes to great lengths to show the errors and bad decisions madeby law enforcement officers in allowing some of these killers to roamfree to kill again before finally being captured, as well as showingthe pain and suffering the victims endured before succumbing todeath, and the anguish suffered by the relatives of the victims whenpublicly confronting some of the killers.

£12.00

SATURDAY 9 AUGUST, 7.30pmAN EVENING OF BURLESQUEMISSY MALONE & FRIENDS

Scottish burlesque princess Missy Malone and her sensationalfriends present The Missy Malone & Friends Burlesque Revue- a glorious theatre show, widely regarded as the best of itskind currently touring the U.K.. It brings together the verybest authentic burlesque performers who combine for asuperb evening of tassles, tease, comedy, music and cabaret.

£17.00"You will need to beg,steal or borrowtickets"

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WEDNESDAY 13 & 20 AUGUST, 2.30pmAN AFTERNOON WARTIME TRIBUTE SHOWBLESS ‘EM ALLA brand new Wartime Cavalcade show to celebrate 100 yearsthis year since the start of World War 1. Starring ComedyEntertainer STEVE BARCLAY, bringing Impressions of theWartime Comedians and by Very Special Request a return ofBritain’s Greatest Virtuoso of the Ukelele ANDY EASTWOOD.An afternoon show with a tribute to our Armed Forces ofyesterday, today and tomorrow. With all the great songs andMusic of the War Years. This is Damp eye nostalgia, thatleaves everyone with a warm and sentimental glow.

£12.50. Concs: £10.50

Howards unique new show featuring cartoonsvoiced and moved like puppets before youreye. Featuring the world’s first stand upchicken, God a crab and all of humanevolution in one stand up bill. Live Cartoonstalking back.

£10.00

TUESDAY 29 JULY, 8.00pmHOWARD READ’S SHOW FOR ADULTSSTAND UP ANIMATOR

FRIDAY 15 AUGUST, 7.30pmKING OF POP

SATURDAY 16 AUGUST, 7.30pmBARRY CRYER - TWITTER TITTERS WITH COLIN SELL

In yet another farewell tour, Baz returns, havingbeen charged with persistent joking and asks for20 other shows to be taken into consideration.

You are the Judge and Jury – Be merciful to theaged accused – He merely seeks to bring a ray ofsunshine amid the dark clouds of life. He’ll beenjoying himself – Do join him.

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There are several tribute shows toMichael Jackson currently performingaround the world, but only ONEproduction will have you believing thatjust for a moment.. . The LegendContinues.

King Of Pop: The Legend Continues is ledby the world's number one MichaelJackson tribute artist ' Navi', which alonesets this show above the rest. Navi is theonly MJ tribute ever invited to perform forMichael himself. Michael actually stoodup and gave Navi a standing ovation afterhe performed at one of his birthdayparties in LA. The two remained friendsand Navi was also regularly hired as adecoy to distract fans and press whenMichael visited the UK.

Along with his live band dancers, Navibrilliantly recreates all the Jacksonclassics in a show that will take youcloser than you ever imagined to anoriginal Jackson concert. Featuring hitssuch as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, BillieJean, Black or White, Thriller, Man in theMirror and the 'Jackson Five' classics in ashow suitable for the whole family.private venues to critical acclaim.

£18.50.

TUESDAY 19 AUGUST, 2.30pmMARTY MACDONALD’S FARM

Marty MacDonald’s Farm is full of songs, fun &laughter. Set in a vibrant, colourful & imaginativefarmyard with a host of loveable puppetcharacters. It is a family show particularly suitablefor ages 3-7 and combines some of the country’sbest talent in children’s entertainment.

£10.50. Child: £9.50

FRIDAY 22 AUGUST, 7.30pmA VISION OF ELVIS - STARRING ROB KINGSLEY

WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST, 2.30pmBLESS ‘EM ALL SEE P27 FOR INFO

SUNDAY 24 AUGUST, 8.00pmKEN WEBSTER COMEDY HYPNOTIST

A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley and his sensationalband and singers is recognised as Europe’s most authentic& successful tribute to Elvis Presley. This show brings youa full evening featuring all the classic hits, from the hipswiveling 50’s Sun Studios to the Movie Years and the1968 Comeback Special with the finale being theelectrifying Jumpsuit Concert Years.

£13.00

A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley and hissensational band and singers is recognised asEurope’s most authentic & successful tribute toElvis Presley. This show brings you a full eveningfeaturing all the classic hits, from the hipswiveling 50’s Sun Studios to the Movie Yearsand the 1968 Comeback Special with the finalebeing the electrifying Jumpsuit Concert Years.

Backed by a world class band and featuring FullHD projection, this is the largest Elvis show totour theatres in the UK.

£18.50

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COMING UP - NOW BOOKING FORTHE AUTUMN... AND BEYOND!

There’s plenty more in store at St. George’s over the coming months. Here’s a little sneakpreview of what’s coming up later in the year. Grab the best seats by BOOKING NOW!

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WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST, 2.30pmALICE’S ADVENTURES INWONDERLANDCome and have a joyful, fun-filled picnic withyour family while you watch this hilariousmusical show. Boys and girls are invited to comealong dressed in their best ‘Wonderland’ fashion.White Rabbit? Alice? Mad Hatter? Before theshow, there is a 45 minute drama workshopwhere you can play drama games with the actors.Age 5-10. FREE - (AT THE THEATRE PLAZA)

FRIDAY 29 AUGUST, 8.00pmTHE ABBA REUNION TRIBUTE SHOW

The Abba Reunion Tribute Show has beencreated by the original Director, Producer andChoreographer of the Award Winning AbbamaniaWest End musical, and stars the original 'Frida'from the London cast!

This special show celebrates the 40thAnniversary of the Eurovision winning ‘Waterloo’and features all of the hits, performed with anincredible attention to detail resulting in theperfect Abba look and sound.£18.00

The 40thAnniversaryof ‘Waterloo’

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SATURDAY 30 AUGUST, 7.30pmTHE BEST OF TONY HANCOCK

Iain Barton is legendary comic Tony Hancock as he presents, with afull supporting cast, some of the best Galton and Simpson sketchesof Hancock's career. Tony Hancock was the epitomy of self-delusionin his Hancock's Half Hour radio and television series. Eternallyconvinced that he was smarter than everyone else he wouldrepeatedly suffer mishap after mishap to hilarious effect. Some ofthe best-loved portrayals were of course - The Blood Donor, TheRadio Ham, The Cold, The East Cheam Repertory Company and TheCruise.£12.00

UK Touring Theatre visit Great Yarmouth forwith the World Premiere of a brand newEnglish translation of “A Doll’s House” -Ibsen’s groundbreaking play aboutmarriage, money and the freedom ofwomen in the late 19th century.

TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER, 7.30pmA DOLLS HOUSE

COMING SOONPOCKET DREAM

Propeller presents a sixty minute version ofits award-winning production of AMidsummer Night’s Dream, especiallydevised for young audiences and known asPocket Dream. The ensemble creates arelaxed and engaging atmosphere in whichto enjoy the performance, as wellencouraging the young audience to give anopen and uninhibited response afterwards.Pocket Propeller is the ideal introductionnot only to Shakespeare, but to the thrilland excitement of theatre. A pocket-sizeddream come true.

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER, 2.30pmSID’S SHOW

CBBC’s Sid Salone is setting out on a heroic quest tofind out where in the world his favourite socks andshoes have gone. In an interactive experience crammedwith games, songs, poems and magic!

Inspire, engage and entertain through theatre-making!The Youth Theatre acts as a platform for those wishing to progress todrama school or work in the business. We also welcome those whowish to use theatre to improve communication and confidence as wellas enjoying performance alongside friends.

We also offer ‘Arts Award’, inspiring young people to grow their arts andleadership talents: it’s creative, valuable and accessible. Arts award canbe achieved at five levels, four accredited qualifications and anintroductory award. For more info, see our youth theatre team.

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St.George’s Theatre & its Bar & Café are available forprivate hire and are suitable for almost any event:

- Conferences- Private Parties- Exhibitions- Film Screenings- Fashion Shows- Outdoor Events on our unique Plaza area- And Much More…

The Theatre can be set out in a multitude of ways makingit flexible and suitable for your event. The Bar and Café isa smaller more intimate venue that has the added bonusof the outdoor Plaza area.

To enquire about your next event or for any enquiries aboutusing our venue and facilities please contact us on 01493331484 or email [email protected]

CORPORATE & GROUP PACKAGESHere at St.George’s we are very excited to offer ournew corporate and group packages.

These are a great way to add that little somethingspecial to a night out at the theatre. Treat your gueststo a glass of champagne and canapés on arrival orperhaps a small drinks reception at the end of theshow?

We can offer a bespoke event for you and your clients,friends, family and staff.

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THEATRE FRIENDWhy not join our friends scheme? By becoming a friend you areshowing your support for the theatre.

Joining our Friends scheme is easy. You can find out more, join andpay online at www.stgeorgestheatre.com. Alternatively drop in to theTheatre box office or call 01493 331484.

WHY NOT HIRE ST. GEORGE’STHEATRE FOR YOURNEXT EVENT?

JUNIORS (7 – 11 years)Monday 4.30pm – 6.30pm

SENIORS (12 – 16 years)Saturday 10.00am - 12.00pm

Family and Group ticketsFamily Tickets must include 2 adult and 2 childtickets. The Box Office will automatically offeryou the best deal when booking as long as thecorrect type of ticket is requested. Some showshave group booking discounts which aredetailed in the brochure.Lost TicketsTickets can be reprinted. Please contact us inadvance of your visit or allow extra time to visitBox Office upon your arrival.How long is the performance?Performance times are set by the visitingcompany or at the first performance of an inhouse production. Finish times will bedisplayed at the Theatre. Alternatively pleasecontact Box Office on the day of performance.Gift VouchersAvailable from the Box Office and areredeemable against any show at St. George's.Venue HireSt. George’s is available to hire forperformances, seminars and special events.Please contact Chris Moore on 01493 745461to discuss your requirements.AccessThe south entrance to the Theatre has a rampaccess to the main doors with flat floor accesswhich leads to wheelchair accessible toilet

facilities and the auditorium. Please inform thebox office at the time of booking if anyone in yourparty will be attending the theatre in a wheelchairor will be accompanied by a guide dog.A sound enhancement hearing loop system forthe hard-of hearing has been installed. Pleasereserve sets at the time of booking.To enhance your safety and comfort we requirepatrons in wheelchairs to book a designatedwheelchair space.Dedicated seats able to accommodate bothwheelchair users and a companion areintegrated within the main body of the seating.Data Protection ActUnder the Data Protection Act (1998) St.George's Theatre cannot retain your name,address or any other information about youwithout your explicit consent. When you booktickets please be prepared to respondpositively to the following statement in orderfor us to keep in touch with you.St. George's Theatre, Great Yarmouth may retainpersonal data about me for the purpose ofsending me information about arts opportunitiesand for their internal audience research andmonitoring procedures.You will not receive information from non-artsorganisations.

Booking InformationBox Office & Cafe Opening Hours:Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 30mins before performance.How to BookIn PersonSt. George's Box Office can be found in thetheatre cafe and is open as follows:Mon to Fri: 11am - 3pmPerformance day: 1hr before performanceBank Holidays: only if there is a performance - 1hour before performanceTelephonePlease call 01493 331484 to book. During busyperiods you may get our answering service.Please leave your name and telephone number.Our Box Office staff will return your call as soonas possible.A one off £1 administration fee is charged pertransaction. Your tickets can be posted to yourhome address unless the booking is madewithin 72 hours when we will hold them at theBox Office for you.Onlinewww.stgeorgestheatre.comBy Post

Please send full details of the booking(Show/Date/Time/Number of tickets/If anyconcessions apply), accompanied with a chequemade payable to St. George’s Theatre Trust. Donot send cash. Please add 75p extra to the totalcost of tickets and we will post your tickets toyour address.ReservationsTickets cannot be held without payment.Refunds and ExchangesExchanges can only be made for another day ofthe same performance (when the performanceruns for more than 1 day); for the same value;and are subject to a £1 exchange fee. We areunable to process refunds under anycircumstances (unless the show has beencancelled or postponed).ConcessionsConcessions for some shows are available forchildren (under 16), senior citizens, registereddisabled and students in full time educationwith student cards. Wheelchair users areeligible for 1 carer seat if required. This will becharged at the lowest standard seat price forthat show. Please present proof of eligibilitywhen booking.

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How to find usCar ParkingClosest car parks are at Greyfriar’s Wayand Howard Street S. Both car parksare indicated on the map on the right.BusRegular buses to Great Yarmouth fromsurrounding areas. Main bus station isat Market Gates, 5 minutes walk fromSt. George’s. TrainGreat Yarmouth Train station is locatedat Acle New Road (near Asda). Fromthere, make your way to the towncentre and Market Place and walkdown King Street to St. George’s.Address:St. George’s TheatreKing StreetGreat YarmouthNorfolk NR30 2PG

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St. George’s Theatre is operated by St.George’s Trust, a charitableorganisation Registered Charity No. 1081752.

The Trust is grateful to theorganisations (right) for supportingthe refurbishment of the theatre.

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