alexandra theatre summer brochure 2010

Summer 2010 forthcoming attractions at

www.AlexandraTheatre.org.uk

Musicals • Concerts • Comedy • Family Friendly

Welcome to Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre and our latest wide ranging season of Live Entertainment.

I am delighted that the Alex will play host to the Tony award winning Monty Python’s Spamalot for 4 weeks over the festive season. Full casting is still being confirmed, but I can reveal that Jodie Prenger will play the Lady of the Lake (excluding 20 – 26 December), and that Todd Carty will star as Patsy.

If you would like to be first to hear the full cast schedule including who will be playing King Arthur, visit www.AlexandraTheatre.org.uk and sign up to our online mailing list or follow the links to join our Facebook or Twitter pages – we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we do!

If you are a regular theatregoer check out the benefits available through LiveCard, as there are great savings to be had on current and future bookings. Alternatively get a group of friends together and enjoy the great savings available when booking 10 tickets or more.

I hope you enjoy browsing through this brochure as I am sure you will find something to suit every taste from Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show to Peppa Pig!

I look forward to welcoming you back to the Theatre in the very near future.

Andrew ListerAndrew ListerGeneral Manager

Welcome!

Key to the showsEarly Bird discount

General concession

LiveCard discount

Groups 10+ discount

Student discount

School discount

Family discount

Child discount

Senior discount

Adult show

Amateur production

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Audio Described

Hospitality available

Restoration Levy applied

Venue Credit / DebitCard charge

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 changes that you make are your personal and legal responsibility.

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May

25 –29 Oklahoma!30 Blue Mountain presents: Careful What You Wish For31 Katy Brand’s Big Ass Tour

June

04 Back For Good05 Jake & Elwood The Best Blues Brothers Show in the World..Ever!07 – 09 Dad’s Army Marches On10 Tony Stockwell11 One Night Of Queen15 – 19 Derren Brown - Enigma20 The Real McCoy21 – 26 Hancock’s Finest Hour27 Zöe Tyler28 The Wiggles Live in Concert30 Jim Davidson

July

01 – 02 Mum’s the Word03 In the Spotlight – Songs from the Musicals06 – 10 Birmingham Stage Company presents: Horrible Science12 The Coral13 Remember When17 Buddy Greco19 – 24 Girls’ Night Out25 Jazz Meets Jive30 – 31 Abba Mania

August

08 – 09 The Little Big Club10 – 11 Rock Around The Clock25 – 28 Alexandra Theatre Stage Experience 2010 presents: Fame – The Musical30 Danger Mouse Saves the World

September

04 – 05 Peppa Pig’s Party07 Busting Out!11 The Drifters14 – 15 Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown16 Colin Fry & Nicky Alan17 Colin Fry18 Colin Fry & TJ Higgs19 UK BFF Body Building22 – 23 Jason Manford25 The Real Deal Comedy Jam

October

01– 02 The Armstrong & Miller Show04 Essence of Ireland05 Ross Noble06 Magic – A Kind of Queen07 Vampires Rock08 Mark Watson13 Sally Morgan – SOLD OUT14 Kings of Swing15 Bryan Adams – SOLD OUT16 – 17 Postman Pat25 – 30 The Rocky Horror Show

November

02 – 06 WBOS presents: Jesus Christ Superstar08 S4K: A Midsummer Night’s Dream08 Gordon Smith11 Elvis on Tour – The 75 Special12 Motown on Tour16 Tell Me On a Sunday19 Thank You for the Music20 The Magic of the Beatles23 In the Flesh – Pink Floyd Spectacular26 Chris Addison30 The Chuckle Brothers – Twelve Days of Christmas

December

01 The Saw Doctors02 That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show03 Derek Acorah07 – 01 Jan 2011 Spamalot

Diary at a glance

This brochure is also available in large print. Call 0121 632 5554 to order your free copy.

If you like Take That, you will LOVE Back For Good! Featuring a feast of infectious feel-good favourites such as Relight My Fire, It Only Takes A Minute Girl, Everything Changes, Could It Be Magic and the heart-warming Babe, Love Ain’t Here Anymore and A Million Love Songs you will be putting your hands together to Pray that the boys are truly Back For Good!

Back For GoodFriday 4 June 20107:30pm£21.00


Spend an evening in Chicago as Jake & Elwood explode on stage for their soul, rhythm and blues extravaganza. With their fabulous Black Rhino Band, stunning performances from the legendary Godfather of soul ‘James Brown’ and the sensational Charvelles, you will be dancing in the aisles within minutes and left with little doubt as to why this is hailed as …The Best Blues Brothers Show In The World…Ever!!!

Jake and ElwoodSaturday 5 June 2010 7:30pm £19.50

Have you ever wondered what its like to go backstage at the Alex? Why not book one of our upcoming tours? Each tour will give you a unique insight into one of the most historic theatres in the West Midlands. See the dressing rooms that have housed the stars, visit the backstage areas that are the workhouse of theatre life and finally step on stage* at the Alex and in doing so join with some of the greats of English theatre.

Our upcoming tour schedule includes:

Saturday 29th MaySaturday 26th JuneSaturday 10th JulySaturday 24th July

The tour of the Alex lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours and starts at 10.30am.

Tours cost £7.50 per person and can be booked in advance at the Box Office in person, call Ticketmaster and state theatre tour on the date you prefer or via www.AlexandraTheatre.org.uk. For group organisers looking to arrange a tour for their party please call Groups on 0844 372 7272 or email [email protected]

Theatre Tours

*Access to the stage is not always possible due to visiting company policy.


The boys are back in town! To celebrate 70 years of the Home Guard, Dad’s Army is returning to the stage with a brand new adaptation of the classic sitcom.

Leslie Grantham will be putting his best foot forward as Pte. Walker while Timothy Kightley, who rightly won handsome praise from the critics, will reprise his role as Capt. Mainwaring.

The play features classic episodes hand-picked by legendary writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft and includes adaptations of their own personal favourites, Branded and Mum’s Army.

Sign up now for an evening of nostalgic pleasure and madcap mayhem with the would-be heroes of Walmington-on-Sea.

Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 June 2010 Mon – Wed 7:30pm, Wed Mat 2:30pm Mon – Wed Eve £14.00 – £22.00, Wed Mat £18.00

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Celebrating 10 successful years One Night of Queen continues to rock sell out audiences worldwide, from the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, London to extensive tours of the USA. A stunning live concert featuring all the Queen classics; Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure and Radio Ga Ga.“Fantastic!” Sir Terry Wogan BBC Proms In The Park 09

One Night Of QueenFriday 11 June 2010 7:30pm £19.50

Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Enigma. On this, the second leg of the tour which commenced in 2009, Derren will bewilder, baffle, bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion. Not suitable for children under 12 years.

Derren Brown – Enigma Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 June 20107:30pm£30.00

An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony StockwellThursday 10 June 20107:30pm, £21.00

Psychic Tony Stockwell has been working for some 20 years, constantly striving to push the boundaries of his communication. In that time he has had umpteen television programmes and has taught at the most respected schools for mediumistic development. Legions of people have witnessed his unique gifts and can testify to what he does as truly amazing.

HospitalityThe Alexandra Theatre has excellent

facilities enabling us to offer you more than just a theatre ticket!

Whether you are entertaining clients, friends or family, our venue provides first class hospitality.

We can tailor bespoke packages to suit your needs for everything from birthdays through to

corporate nights out.

With exclusive use of one of our hospitality suites and a personal host on hand throughout your visit, we can guarantee you a truly memorable

theatre experience.

Contact Hannah James on 0121 230 9109Email

[email protected] – Fri 10am – 6pm

Hancock’s Finest Hour is set to be the Midlands theatre event of the year before a West End Run!

The team behind Birmingham’s very own MaverickTheatre is back to present this hilarious tribute toTony Hancock, one of Brum’s finest sons and recentlyvoted Britain’s Favourite Comedian.

Tony Hancock is portrayed by another famousson of Birmingham, acclaimed actor Paul Henry,perhaps best known for his role as ‘Benny’ in Crossroads.

Modern-day creations such as Alan Partridge andDavid Brent owe much of their success to Tony Hancock.Paul and the cast will ensure a night to rememberfor Hancock fans and lovers of comedy alike.

Monday 21 – Saturday 26 June 2010Mon – Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat Mat 2:30pmMon – Sat Eve £14.00 – £22.00, Wed Mat £18.00

Nicholas Hennegan and the Maverick Theatre Company present

“A triumph…very funny. An evening I shall remember”

BBC Radio“The charm, the delightfulness and the laugh. A high achievement”

The Daily Telegraph



FOR ONENIGHT ONLY

Zoë TylerSunday 27 June 2010 8:00pm£19.50 & £23.50

The WigglesMonday 28 June 201010:00am, 1:00pm & 4:30pm£16.00

Zoë Tyler, star of ITV’s daytime hit Loose Women and hit TV shows How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? and Any Dream Will Do with Andrew Lloyd Webber, will be starring for the first time in a one woman show in her home town. Zoë and her orchestra will be performing classic songs from past and present in a one-off performance in Birmingham only!

Join Sam, Jeff, Anthony and Murray and their world-famous Wiggly friends for the happiest show in town. Everyone loves a circus and this Wiggly show has acrobats, gymnasts and dancers! Every second brings a new delight.On stage with The Wiggles will be Dorothy The Dinosaur, Henry The Octopus, Wags The Dog, Captain Feathersword and of course, The Wiggly Dancers.

Jim DavidsonWednesday 30 June 20107:30pm£21.00

The King of comedy is back with his most outrageous show yet! King Jim gives the crowd exactly what they want, with his latest stand up show filled with tales of wanton women, pointless wars and her Majesty’s troops. All rise and salute King Jim and let him show you how the world should be (if he had his way!) OUTRAGEOUS, CONTROVERSIAL, POLITICALLY INCORRECT........AND SHOCKINGLY FUNNY!

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The Real McCoySunday 20 June 20108:00pm£19.50 & £24.50

Heartbeat Entertainment proudly presents The Real McCoy Comedy Xplosion!! The stars of the ground breaking TV series return for one night only after sell out performances in London.Starring comedy heavyweights Felix Dexter, Robbie Gee, Leo Muhammad, Eddie Nestor and Judith Jacob. Also appearing are special guests Slim and Mr Cee.

In The Spotlight – Songs From The MusicalsSaturday 3 July 20107:30pm£21.00

Celebrating over a century of musical theatre, Faye Tozer (Steps, Tell Me On A Sunday UK Tour, Me & My Girl UK Tour) together with five of the UK’s finest vocalists, six incredible dancers and a sensational live band present the best that musical theatre has to offer. With a company of 16 performers, this promises to be an inspiring and uplifting evening of pure musical excellence.

From Hammerstein to Sondheim, this brand new production smashes the mould of musical revue shows. The performance will see Oklahoma! Carousel and My Fair Lady share the stage with Wicked, Rent and Spring Awakening. Truly an evening that features something for everyone, this is family entertainment of the highest quality. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join us for a spectacular, unforgettable performance.

The West End is closer than you think – Book Today!

Following its very successful first appearance here last year, Neil Sands and his fabulous West End cast are back with their new 2010 production. Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon featuring magical musical memories from 1940’s to 1970’s. Don’t miss this delightful trip down memory lane packed with great songs, stunning costumes and a large dose of Good Old Fashioned Fun.

Remember WhenTuesday 13 July 20102:30pm£10.00 & £12.00


Mum’s the WordThursday 1 – Friday 2 July 20107:30pm£13.50 – £24.50

Five women …five stories…one common thread… a hilarious and intimate look at motherhood. Mum’s The Word has played eight record-breaking UK tours and a West End run. The award-winning, sell-out theatrical phenomenon is on the road again - liberating, enlightening and educating, but mainly just washing the secret, funny, dirty laundry of motherhood in public for the very first time.

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Tracey Shaw and

Sally Ann Matthews

Buddy GrecoSaturday 17 July 20107:30pm£24.50

Buddy Greco is the last original member of Sinatra’s Rat Pack. Hits including The Lady is a Tramp and Grammys made Buddy a Legend. Performing classics and recalling days with Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and other greats.Also featuring Lezlie Anders salute to Peggy Lee and The acclaimed Rat Pack is Back with EastEnders star Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr.

Jazz meets Jive – Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen with The Jive Aces Sunday 25th July 20107:30pm, £18.00

Kenny Ball is a legend. His landmark recordings, such as Midnight in Moscow, catapulted him to fame. The Jive Aces are the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band, renowned for their swinging music. Both bands will play their own sets comprising of some of the most popular songs in the jazz and swing songbook and then join together for a jam session. With special guest Keith Ball.

Danger Mouse Saves The WorldMonday 30 August 20102:30pmChildren £10.50, Adults £13.50

This summer sees the return of the world’s number 1 secret agent. Danger Mouse bursts onto stage in his first ever theatre tour.This all new family show charts Danger Mouse from his early years before he became the famous crime busting crusader right up to 2010, when the then retired secret agent is called upon to save the world one more time.

Abba ManiaFriday 30 – Saturday 31 July 20107:30pm£19.50

Fresh from a smash hit tour of the Southern Hemisphere which included Singapore, New Zealand and Australia Abba Mania embarks on a UK tour in 2010.If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been, then Abba Mania is for you!

Favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.


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What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don’t penguins get spots? Why do rabbits eat the same food twice? Why doesn’t the moon wander off? Could a 10-million-volt battery float over your head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre?

Billy Miller has no idea what’s in store when he enters the crazy, awesome World of Horrible Science

and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it’s too late?! Using actors and jaw-dropping 3D Bogglevision, this astounding show has the awful answers – guaranteed to thrill you and your children!

From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the seriously squishy world premiere Horrible Science!

Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 July 2010Tue 7:00pm, Wed & Thu 10:30am & 1:30pm, Fri 10:30am & 7:00pm, Sat 2:30pm & 7:00pm£11.50 – £15.50 See a trailer, reviews and photos at www.BirminghamStage.com

And now for something completely different...Audiences all around the world have been roaringwith laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot, byEric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony award for Best Musical in 2005. Spamalot tells the legendarytale of King Arthur and the Knights of the round tableand features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled,

health and safety) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people! This musical features hilarious songs including the nation’s favourite comedy song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.With more jokes than a panto and tights even tighter than Dick Whittington, get on your horse and make it your very own theatrical quest this holiday season!*Jodie will not be performing 20 – 26 December inclusive.

Tuesday 7 December 2010 – Saturday 1 January 2011


Week One: Tue – Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2:30pm. Week Two: Mon – Sat 7:30pm, Wed & Sat mat 2:30pm. Week Three: Mon – Thu 7:30pm, Wed, Fri & Sun mat 2:30pm. Week Four: Mon – Thu & Sat 7:30pm, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat mat 2:30pmOff Peak Performances: £17.00, £22.50, £27.00, £33.00, £37.50, £44.50. Peak Performances: £20.00, £28.50, £34.50, £39.50, £42.50, £49.50.

The perfect feel-good show for our times is back!Girls’ Night Out is a story of love, laughter and men in thongs, together with a great pop soundtrack that will have you dancing in the aisles.

Jane is preparing for the biggest day of her life and that wouldn’t be complete without a traditional hen night with the girls. Meanwhile Tony and the boys are putting together the final touches of their make or

break ladies only show.

Both funny and touching, we follow the boys from rehearsals to performance, as they prepare for the forthcoming ‘Feast of Flesh’ contest, which could turn them from has-beens to heroes overnight.SHEER ENJOYMENT No batteries required! Suitable for ages 16 +

www.GirlsNightOut-TheShow.co.uk

Monday 19 – Saturday 24 July 2010Mon – Sat 8:00pm, Sat Early 5:00pm£12.50 – £23.50



The Little Big ClubSunday 8 – Monday 9 August 2010Sun 1:00pm & 3:30pm, Mon 1.00pm, £13.50

The Little Big Club - Live in Concert is heading to the Alexandra Theatre for the first time with a brand new singing and dancing stage show that brings together an ensemble of the world’s most popular and best loved preschool characters in one exciting adventure!

The new 90-minute theatrical and musical extravaganza from Premier Stage Productions, sees Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Angelina Ballerina™, Pingu™, Fifi Forget-me-Not™ and Fireman Sam™ together on stage for the very first time and offers something younger members of the family will never forget!

In a grand finale, all of the characters come together on stage with The Little Big Club band, to sing a reprise of The Little Big Club songs and celebrate that they and their friends in the audience are all members of the club together! So come along and be part of the magic……….

Rock Around the ClockTuesday 10 – Wed 11 August 20107:30pm£14.00 – £28.00

“A Rocking, rolling, rollercoaster of a show!” Las Vegas Press

It’s time to Shake, Rattle and Roll all the way back to the fantastic 50’s! Travel back to the time of Teddy Boys, quiffs, brill cream, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes.

Featuring a phenomenal cast of singers, dancers and musicians, Rock Around the Clock is a non stop hit parade of Rock and Roll classics that is guaranteed to leave you dancing into the night!

This American Jukebox sensation has already wowed audiences all over the world and includes music made famous by Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and the comets, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Elvis Presley, The Platters, Jerry Lee Lewis and featuring unforgettable songs such as Great Balls of Fire, Jail House Rock, Blueberry Hill, Shake Rattle and Roll, Good Golly Miss Molly, Jonnie B Goode and many more.

The Alexandra Theatre is delighted to present our annual Stage Experience production returning for an EIGHTH year with the hit musical Fame! Stage Experience in an intensive two week programme that gives young people across the West Midlands a chance to train and perform in a professional theatre, under the guidance of our Director, musical Director and choreographer or

behind the scenes with our technical team.Seen by over four million people since the first professional tour in 1995, Fame! follows the journey of a group of vibrant and energetic young people studying at New York City’s High School of Performing Arts, who discover it takes more than just dreams to achieve their ambitions. Enjoy a night of Musical Theatre of the highest standard.


Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 August 2010Wed – Sat Eves 7:00pm, Sat Mat 2:00pm£13.50 & £16.50

Supported by

Music by STEVEN MARGOSHES. Lyrics by JACQUES LEVY.

Book by JOSE FERNANDEZ. Based on a concept by David DeSilva.

(Title song Fame written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore)

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD.

on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

Alexandra Theatre Stage Experience presents

“a splendid night’s entertainment

comparing favourably with many professional

companies” The Stirrer

“It was the audience who were asking for more after this

stunning production”

“Top marks ...... for another terrific show!”

ObserverQuotes refer to Stage

Experience 2009’s production of Oliver!


Busting OutTuesday 7 September 20107:30pm£18.00

The hit musical comedy direct from the Edinburgh festival.

Now in the UK for the very first time, don’t miss the sell out show that has women cheering on their feet and men gasping with amazement. Join sassy songstress Emma Powell and charismatic comedian Bev Killick and see why over a quarter of a million people Down Under were blown away with their originality, audacity and truly jaw aching (and on occasion, knicker wetting) humour.Join our bosom buddies for an evening that’s part musical, part stand up, part theatre and part cabaret. You’ll be busting to tell your friends about the feel-good show of the year! www.Busting-Out.com

“Tasteful, clever, liberating and laugh out loud funny” Daily Telegraph (Sydney)

Warning: There will be a little bit of er... nudeness on stage, but let’s face it, we’re all naked under our clothes aren’t we and it will, after all, just add to the joy of the occasion.

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Peppa Pig Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 September 2010Sat 1:00pm and 4:00pmSun 10:00am and 1:00pm£13.50 & £15.50

Oink oink - it’s Peppa Pig!

Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.

Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles!

Today it’s a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s Peppa Pig’s birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant.

A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks! The BAFTA award-winning children’s TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true to life puppets, for the first time, from the producers of Lazy Town Live! and Roald Dahl’s The BFG.

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Roy Chubby Brown is back in town...Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned – If easily offended please stay away!

Roy Chubby BrownTuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 September 20107:30pm£21.00

The multi-award winning comedian and star of As Seen On TV, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo and The Secret Policeman’s Ball 2008 performs his exciting and hilarious show that will have audiences begging for more. Suitable for 16+“Deserves a cult following” Scotsman“Very funny” Peter Kay “Hilarious” Johnny Vegas“Engaging and witty” Sunday Times

Jason Manford – I’m Turning Into My DadWednesday 22 & Thursday 23 September 20107:30pm£21.00

As one of the biggest selling bands of all time, The Drifters perform some of the group’s biggest hits including classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies, There Goes My First Love, Under The Boardwalk, More Than A Number, Hello Happiness, On Broadway, Kissing In The Back Row and many more combining classic songs, new material, top flight choreography and world class musicians.

The Drifters in ConcertSaturday 11 September 20107:30pm£21.00

The Armstrong and Miller ShowFriday 1 & Saturday 2 October 2010 8:00pm £21.00

Following the resounding success of BBC One’s BAFTA-nominated Armstrong & Miller Show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and touring a brand new live show around all the UK’s major venues.


Colin Fry with Special Guest Nicky Alan Thu 16 Sept 2010,

7:30pm, £20.50 Colin Fry 17 Sept 2010, 7:30pm, £20.50

Colin Fry & TJ Higgs

18 Sept 2010, 7:30pm, £25.00

Don’t miss one of the most celebrated Psychic Mediums Colin Fry as he delivers messages of love and comfort in his brand new Free Spirit Show.

Be stunned by his breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new show as he conducts an evening of intimate communication with your loved ones.

Psychic phenomenon Colin Fry of Television’s 6th Sense, Psychic Private Eyes, The Three Mediums and Colin Fry Live!

Joining Colin on 16th September as his Special Guest will be top TV psychic medium Nicky Alan known for her appearances on Gloria Hunniford’s Angels and on 18th September Colin will be joined by TV’s top psychic medium Tracy Higgs best known for The Three Mediums and Psychic Private Eyes.

Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for Education and entertainment purposes only.

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Ross Noble – Nonsensory OverloadTuesday 5 October 20108:00pm£22.00

In 2010 Ross Noble returns. Ross follows the success of last year’s 160 date THINGS tour. Nonsensory Overload is Noble back fresh from his travels, not to mention his own TV show, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement. Now is your chance to see one of the best live comics working internationally today. Prepare your brain for a Nonsensory Overload. Suitable 15+

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STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN

EVENING STANDARDThe world’s favourite Rock ‘n’ Roll musical is back by popular demand!Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta.Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity inthis thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classicoriginal script! Bursting at the seams with timelessclassics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet,

and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp,Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it – be it.

Be warned, this show has rude parts!

“Fast, funny, sexy.” Daily Express



STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN

EVENING STANDARD

Monday 25 – Saturday 30 October 2010Mon – Thu 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 5:30pm & 8:30pm£14.00 – £33.50Parental guidance advised for under 16s


Steve Steinman’s Cult Rock ShowVampires RockThursday 7 October 20107:30pm, £21.00 & £23.00

Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride.Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine and I Love Rock n Roll!

Mark Watson LiveFriday 8 October 20107:30pm£17.50

The multi-award winning comedian and host of BBC’s We Need Answers, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, a Mock The Week regular and star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, Mark Watson finally returns to the road in the UK, with his most personal, most surprising and funniest show yet. Total sell-out seasons at the Montreal, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh Festivals. Suitable for 16+

Fresh from her new TV Series - Psychic Sally On The Road on LIVING TV, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic returns by overwhelming public demand to tour the nation.Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities.Don’t miss this unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.

Sally Morgan – Psychic Sally On The RoadWed 13 October 2010 – SOLD OUTNew date now on sale Wed 9 February 2011, £22.50

www.SallyMorgan.tv

S4K’s – A Midsummer Night’s DreamMonday 8 November 201010:30am and 1:30pm£17.00, Children £11.00

Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all and more. The Bard’s comedy gets a magical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz. It’s enchanting musical entertainment for people of all ages because the most famous lines are woven into easy-to-understand modern language. Simply a dream come true.


In 1972 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the West End stage. The Musical would never be the same again. Now this astonishing musical is back!

Rice and Lloyd Webber’s famous rock opera highlights the political and interpersonal struggles of Judas Iscariot and Jesus of Nazareth. Based on the Gospel of St. John, it is an account of the last

seven days in the life of Jesus, beginning with the preparation for Jesus and his follower’s arrival in Jerusalem and ending with the Crucifixion.

Returning to Birmingham this November, WBOS’ imaginative and powerful new production reminds us that no musical before or since has been able to touch audiences with quite the same emotional impact.

Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 November 2010Tue – Sat 7:30pm, Sat Mat 2:30pm£13.50 – £19.50


Roy G Hemming’s Multi-award winningMotown on TourFriday 12 November 20107:30pm, £22.50

Featuring original Drifters member Roy G Hemmings’, this electrifying show is a celebration of 50 years of Motown, with such classic hits as Baby Love, Dancing In The Street, My Girl, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Reach Out and many more.This action packed show features The Love Supremes as well as The Tops & Tempts paying tribute to Motown’s legendary vocal groups.

Elvis on TourThursday 11 November 20107:30pm£20.50 – £23.50

Elvis on Tour – the 75 Special!Who could imagine it! Elvis Presley at 75! Hard to believe but 2010 would have been that year!Elvis on Tour – the 75 Special featuring the multi-award winning Michael ’Memphis’ King & Steve ‘Hollywood’ Halliday,Orchestra & Singers on stage in a full evening show and the full history of Elvis and the atmosphere in America from 1956 onwards.This is a must for all serious Elvis fans and music fans everywhere. The impact on the world by Elvis in music, fashion and even politics just cannot be underestimated. Michael and Steve re-create the energy and excitement of an Elvis performance. Don’t delay, get your tickets now to save disappointment and hear those hits such as Don’t Be Cruel and Suspicious Minds belted out to perfection. This show is Pure Elvis! Pure entertainment! You must be there!

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Thank You For the MusicFriday 19 November 20108:00pm£21.50

The original ABBA concert show celebrating 40 years of Abba hits.Now in its fabba-ulous 17th year, it has entertained the nation for even longer than Bjorn, Agnetha, Benny and Frida did during the 70s and 80s! ABBA meet the Bee Gees in this live spectacular featuring Mamma Mia, Stayin’ Alive, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Night Fever, How Deep is Your Love and more. . .

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The Magic of the BeatlesSaturday 20 November 20108:00pm£21.50

Join the authoritative Beatles live concert show as the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four.The Magic of the Beatles superbly recreates their legendary live performances. Taking you from their Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond. Fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals and incredible musicianship Come Together in a lavish Magical Musical trip back to Yesterday.

In the Flesh – The Pink Floyd SpectacularTuesday 23 November 20107:30pm£20.50 – £23.50

In The Flesh present an authentic excursion into Pink Floyd’s most creative period from the mid-Sixties to the early Eighties performing selected tracks from the classic-era albums including The Piper at the Gates of Dawn right through A Saucerful of Secrets, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall and concluding with The Final Cut.

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Tell Me on a SundayTuesday 16 November 20107:30pm£20.00 & £25.00

A rare opportunity to see the definitive version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical Tell Me on a Sunday. With a wonderful original score, featuring the chart topping song Take That Look Off Your Face, it is now remodeled for Claire Sweeney for 2010 with an exclusive new song, I Still Believe in Love.

Tell Me on a Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places.

“Combines elements of celebrity fall-out and Sex & The City. THERE IS NO ONE WRITING STUFF AS GOOD AS THIS IN MODERN MUSICAL THEATRE” Daily Express (2003 West End production)


When the evil Jack Frost sneaks into Santa’s grotto and steals all the children’s Christmas toys for the festive season, Santa has to turn to some good friends for help.Santa Claus is assured that Christmas can be saved with the help of an intrepid duo that will be sent to help him. But who can it be? …Batman and Robin? ….Spiderman and Superman? … It’s better than that! …It’s Paul and Barry The Chuckle Brothers.

The Chuckle Brothers - Twelve Days of ChristmasTuesday 30 November 20107:00pm, Adults £17.00, Children £16.00

The legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s most successful touring production returns with a Brand New 2010 Christmas Show. Trevor, Gary and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing on back the good times with a combination of their unique comedy routines mixed with all the best non-stop Christmas hits. Join in and treat yourself to an early Christmas pressie.

That’ll Be The Day – Brand New 2010 Christmas ShowThursday 2 December 20107:30pm, £19.50 – £22.50

The Alexandra Theatre has joined with NCP to offer a

pre-paid parking voucher at the Albany car park.

Simply visit our Box Office before entering the car park and purchase a voucher that will allow you to enter and exit, eliminating the need to queue for the pay machine at the end of the evening.

Vouchers are available up to 6 months in advance of the show until 7pm on the performance night and are priced at the discounted rate of £5.50

– a saving of at least £1.20.

Terms & Conditions apply. Please visit our Box Office for further details.

Pre-paid vouchers are non-refundable

GET Great ticket discounts when you book a group of 10 or more + GET Up to the minute information on shows and events + GET Book Now, Pay Later and no booking fees + GET The most out of your visit with a special occasion package Children’s Birthday, Office Parties or a night out with friends

Get it Together – today!Phone Birmingham Groups Team on 0844 372 7272

Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Email: [email protected]

General InformationAll 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 ticketmaster handling fee.

An additional credit/debit card surcharge may apply for certain events when booking in person at the box office. We regret that we cannot refund or exchange tickets.

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. The Alexandra Theatre reserves the right to make such alterations that become necessary. If you wish to comment on any aspect of your Ticketmaster or internet booking please call Ticketmaster customer services on 08444 999 999.

Online Log on to www.AlexandraTheatre.org.uk

TelephoneCall our combined 24hr Box Office and Ticketmaster number 0844 847 2293* (24hr booking line) *Calls charged at national rate, subject to bkg/trans fees

0844 372 7272 (Mon to Fri, 10am – 6pm)

In PersonVisit the Box Office at the Alexandra Theatre Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm (8pm on event nights). The Box Office is located at the front of the theatre on Suffolk Street Queensway.

By PostState the performance and choice of seats, enclosing a cheque or Postal order. Mail to: The Box Office, Alexandra Theatre, Station St, Birmingham, B5 4DS. Cheques should be made payable to The Ambassadors 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.

Restoration FundThe ticket price for certain shows may include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s restoration fund.

Access 4 AllService for patrons with disabilities. For further information on our services and facilities including signed performances please call the Disability Hotline on 0121 632 5554 (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm) or via email at [email protected]

is also available by calling 0844 277 9856 (24 hours).

Car parking couldn’t be easier. We recommend the Albany car park which is only a 1 minute walk away on St Judes Passage. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Postcode for Sat Nav is B5 4AN.

Alexandra Theatre Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS

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Why not become a fan on Facebook?We’re looking for members to post their favourite memories of coming to the Alex and the best post will win two tickets to see our Christmas spectacular for 2010 Spamalot which tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table.

The winner will receive a VIP Experience to see the show twinned with an overnight stay at the Radission Blu.

So think back – probably not as far back as King Arthur – and share those memories with us online.

* For full details visit www.facebook.com/AlexandraTheatre. Competition closes 24th August 2010.

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