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Autumn SeasonBrochureSept to Dec 2013

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We're looking forward to a fabulous new seasonof shows and events at the Broadway. Coming upin the next few months we'll have something foreveryone: music, comedy, dance and drama; for families, for friends, for folk of all ages.

With so much on it's difficult to pick out highlights but do watch out in this brochure for the all-newBroadway Cinema (see page 15)! Of course, we'remostly about live entertainment and you'll find plentyof that in the Broadway Foyer (page 14) performancespace where you can also chill and chat! There's alsoan offer of some special pampering from our friendsat the Barking Bathhouse (page 13).

In the theatre, the season gets underway like‘greased lightening’ with Sing-a-Long-a Grease, a classic movie for which audience participation is compulsory! There’s also children’s favouritesBananas in Pyjamas, classical Russian ballet TheNutcracker, big band music from The Syd LawrenceOrchestra, Shakespeare’s gripping Othello, anevening with Patricia Routledge, hilarious anecdotesfrom West Ham Legends Tony Cottee and TonyGale, perennial party show Motown’s Greatest Hitsand of course rounding off the year with ourfabulous panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.

There’s lots more happening at the Broadway this Autumn so make sure you check outwww.thebroadwaybarking.com and book your ticket to fantastic entertainment now!

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Have you ever felt like singing along to yourfavourite musical in the cinema or theatre? Well, now's your chance as Sing-a-Long-a Greasecomes to the Broadway. The famous 1977 moviestarring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is a fantastic nostalgia-fest of a film, packed with hitsongs that dominated the charts around the world.You can join in with Danny and Sandy and nobodywill tell you to 'shush'. In fact, everyone else will bejoining in too in one great big Grease-themed party!

The evening begins with your host leading a vocalwarm-up before they show you how to use your freefun pack. You'll even get a chance to learn how tohand jive.

Then just sit back and watch Danny and Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along tothe lyrics as shown on the screen. It couldn’t beeasier... or more fun! Fancy dress is stronglyencouraged (but not compulsory) and full audience participation essential!

Sing-a-Long-a Grease

Date Fri 6 Sept Time 7.30pmTickets £15 / £13 concessions

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Date Fri 13 Sept Time 7.30pmTickets £18 / £15 concessions

Offers Early bird offer! £1 off per ticket if booked by 31 August

Big band music swings into theBroadway for a spectaclar one-night-only concert when we arepaid a visit by the world-renownSyd Lawrence Orchestra.

The fabulous Syd LawrenceOrchestra has been thrilling audiences in concerthalls, theatres, TV shows and music festivals allover Great Britain and continental Europe for over40 years. Renowned for it’s exciting blend of highoctane big band swing and classic dance music,the Orchestra’s repertoire ranges from the wartimemillion sellers of the legendary Glenn Miller throughthe era of the great Count Basie Orchestra to the hitsongs of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Performed at in the Splash Pool area of Barking Park as part of ourBroadway in the Park season, Babethe Sheep-Pig is a heartwarming taleof friendship, courage and one pig'sdetermination to save his bacon. A play by David Woodbased on the book by Dick King-Smith and brought toyou from the same creative team behind Illyria'ssensational 2012 production of The Twits. Babe theSheep-Pig is an open air performance and is suitablefor all ages 5+.

Bring a picnic and maybe something warm andwaterproof just in case and come enjoy ths super show.

Babe the Sheep Pig

Date Fri 13 Sept Time 6pmTickets £7

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Date Sat 14 Sept Time 7.30pmTickets £18 / £16 concessions

Kenny Thomas is a multi-platinum selling artist who dominated the commercial, soul and albumcharts in the 90’s. Nominated for two Brit Awards,Kenny has shared the stage with such luminaries as Edwin Starr, Freddie Jackson, Kool and The Gang,Incognito, Mica Paris, Lalah Hathaway, and LonnieListon Smith and was a regular on Top Of the Pops!

After taking time out, Kenny is now back on stageand winning new fans with live performances in hisown, soulful style.

Sensational support provided by exciting newtalent, singer-songwriter Amba-Hollie Wood.

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Date Fri 20 Sept Time 3pmTickets £8 / £6 concessions

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Lili La Scala is a one of a kindperformer with a cascade ofvintage glamour and charm,it’s easy to see why the littleDiva with the big voice hasbecome a sell-out favourite.Lili’s latest offering, “SongsTo Make You Smile” is anenthralling, upbeat hour or so of wartime classics,show tunes and bright-and-breezy numbers fromyesteryear bound to put a spring in your step. FromAmerican composers Irving Berlin and Cole Porterto British legends Gracie Fields and Vera Lynn, andwith a splash of George Formby thrown in for goodmeasure, Lili offers traditional tunes delivered withcabaret sass. Her huge voice and equally bigpersonality won’t fail to leave you cheered.

“Impeccable…mesmerising…perfect”✭✭✭✭✭The Metro

'Lili La Scala - Songs to Make You Smile

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Date Sat 21 Sept Time 10am - 5pmTickets Free

Ever wanted to have a look behind the scenes atthe Broadway? Now's your chance as the Broadwayis participating in Open House London, an annualevent that sees hundreds of buildings acrossLondon throw open their doors.

It is entirely free. Just call our box office on 020 8507 5607 to book your place on a guidedtour. You will be made very welcome.

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Date Sat 21 Sept Time 8.30pm Tickets £15 / £13 concessions

Prepare to be amazed and amused as ‘the UK’sleading comedy magician’ (Time Out) pays his firstever visit to the Broadway following sell outperformances of his astonishing new show at theEdinburgh Festival. As seen on BBC2′s The SarahMillican Television Programme, Channel 4′s Mash-Up and star of BBC1′s The Magicians.

Part comedian, part magician, all scoundrel!

Pete Firman

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Sat in his kitchen workshop,Sam Lacey makes terribleshoes. They are so bad thatno-one really wants them, not even his neighbour (whothinks he should give up andget a real job!). Then onenight, two tiny visitors climb inthrough the window and startcutting and stitching and gluing…and Sam’s life is never quite the same again!

A show for everyone aged 3 and above.

Date Sun 22 Sept Time 7.30pmTickets £15 / £13 concessions

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Family

Date Sun 22 Sept Time 2pmTickets £8 / £6 concessions

Offers £24 Family ticket for four

Starring Magic Circlemember Clive Greenawayas Tommy Cooper. Enjoy anaffectionate look at one ofBritain's best-loved comicsas Clive takes you on ajourney through Tommy'slife. The show includes manyof Tommy Cooper’s hilarious error-strewn magic routines - the awesome "glass-bottle, bottle-glass", the incredible mind-readingduck, the chaos of the Chinese linking rings andmany more!

Tommy Cooper

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Elves and the Shoemaker


Whether or not you’re here for a show,the Broadway Foyer is a great place todrop in for refreshments or a snack.

We have a range of teas and Lavazza coffees, softdrinks and a fully licenced bar. We’re open lunchtimesand you can always grab a pre-show bite to eat and adrink. We even have a Foyer loyalty card so returning isrewarding! With splendid views across Barking AbbeyGreen, why not come and visit the Broadway Foyer.You’ll be more than welcome.

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Now in its 4th year, God-jam isa gospel-based show highlighting the talents of young people aged 13+.

God-JamMusic

Date Sat 28 Sept Time 7.30pmTickets £10


“Are you thinking what I’m thinking B1?”“I think I am B2.” It’s Banana-riffic!

It’s Partytime in Cuddlestown Park. But wait... the guest of honour’s gone missing? It’s a Banana emergency!

With plenty of audience participation, andslapstick fun...Can you help the BananaDetectives solve the case?

Join B1, B2, Amy, Lulu and Morgan in thisbrand new, all singing, all dancing show.

With plenty of audience participation, andslapstick fun...Can you help the BananaDetectives solve the case?

Bananas in Pyjamas

Date Sun 6 Oct Time 1pm and 3.30pmTickets £12 / £10 concessions

Offers £40 Family ticket for four10

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The most powerful monologues from Gazebo’sBlack History Series, are brought together in anexploration of racism, migration and thetransatlantic slave trade.

Featuring, amongst others, Mary Prince, OlaudahEquiano, Walter Tull, Mary Seacole and William,who sailed aboard the SS Empire Windrush.

Sorry! No Coloureds,No Irish, No Dogs

Date Fri 9 Oct Time 2pmTickets £8 / £6 concessions

Offers Early bird offer! £5 if booked by 30 September

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Featuring a soundtrack of hits from the 60’s and70’s, this funny family-friendly show is inspired bythe true story of Arthur Paul Pedrick and his lifeafter retiring from the patent office in 1961.

Ably assisted by his pet cat ‘Ginger’, Pedrickoccupied his time by dreaming up eccentricinventions. From a golf ball locating device to a cat-flap that would also act as a world nucleardeterrent; Pedrick received approval for over 150 patents that he thought would solve some of man-(and cat)kind’s biggest problems.

Patent Pedrick

Date 10, 11, 12 OctTime 2pm and 7.30pmTickets £8, £5 for 2pm show on 12 Oct.

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Fancy a bit of pre-show pampering toget you in a relaxedmood for an evening'sentertainment?

We've teamed up with our friends at the BarkingBathhouse, Barking's very own spa, to offer you thechance to win a free manicure or chair massage fortwo people! No need to do anything, we will randomlyselect winners from everyone booking tickets for anyshow here at the Broadway each and every monthAugust to December. We will contact winners directly.

But if you can't wait to find out if you're one of thelucky winners, Barking Bathhouse is delighted to offer a 10% discount on all treatments to Broadwaypatrons. Just present your Broadway ticket to any ofthe shows in this brochure on arrival at the spa and inno time you will be feeling even more wonderful thanyou do already!

For bookings and more info about the BarkingBathhouse phone 020 8227 2991 or 07889008828or visit wwwbarkingbathhouse.com.

Offer ends 31 December 2013

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This autumn we will be bringing you a lively

line-up of live entertainmenton Thursdays as the Broadway

Foyer will become the place for the Post-work catch-up with

Friends and colleagues, a great placeto start winding down as we head towards

the weekend.

The fun starts at 5.30pm and goes on untillate. Best of all, entry will be entirely FREE!No need to book, just come along withfriends to enjoy a great evening'sentertainment.

Visit www.thebroadwaybarking.comor call 020 8507 5607 for details of what's on each week.


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As well as great live shows, from Octoberthe Broadway will be THE place to go totake in a film! We'll be showing a variety of films that you may not find in othercinemas, so come along to the Broadwayfor a different night at the 'pictures'.

See the following pages for details ofthe films showing between now andDecember.

Cinema returnsto Barking!


What could be moreappropriate to launch the Broadway Cinema? A British film on a truelocal story that madehistory! Starring SallyHawkins, Bob Hoskinsand Miranda Richardson,Made in Dagenhamdramatises the Fordsewing machinists strike of 1968 that eventually ledto the Equal Pay Act of 1970. The story is told withgreat warmth in a film full of humour, with asmashing '60's soundtrack.

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From the makers ofWallace and Grommit, afantastically funny familyfilm. Hugh Grant providesthe voice of Captain Pirateas he sets out to win thePirate of the Yearcompetition with his crewof hilarious misfits in tow.

The Pirates! In an Adventurewith Scientists (U)

Date: Wed 18 SepTime: 7.30pm

Date: Sat 12 OctTime: 2pm

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It’s Halloween night so aspooky horror classic is amust. Don’t miss this rareopportunity to see TheBride of Frankenstein.With Boris Karloffresurrected as themonster who demands amate from his creator, DrFrankenstein. The Brideof Frankenstein has been quite rightly hailed as a“gothic movie masterpiece”.

Bollywood bursts onto theBroadway screen with oneof the most popular Hindifilms of all time. Lovinglylampooning Bollywooditself, Om Shanti Om is, asyou would expect, full ofmusic, fabulouslycolourful dance routines,romance and comedy.Starring Shah Rukh Khan,Deepika Padukone, KirronKher, Shreyas Talpade, Arjun Rampal, Yuvika Chaudhary and many more.

The Bride of Frankenstein (X)

Date: Thur 31 OctTime: 7.30pm

Om Shanti Om (12)

Date: Wed 6 NovTime: 7.30pm


It is still one of the best kept secrets in show businessthat Patricia Routledge trained not only as an acressbut also as a singer and had considerable experienceand success in musical theatre, both in this countryand in the USA.

In this fascinating encounter with the writer andbroadcaster Edward Seckerson she recalls this veryspecial part of her career with access to some rareand treasured recordings.

Facing the Music with PatriciaRoutledge, in conversationwith Edward Seckerson

Date Sun 13 Oct Time 3pmTickets £10 / £8 concessions

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Date Thur 26 Sept to Wed 16 Oct

Barking and Dagenham Library Service is proud to present the second 'Get Barking and DagenhamReading Festival' from Wednesday 26 September2013 to Wednesday 16 October.

This fantastic festival will give you a greatopportunity to meet authors, attend poetryreadings and workshops across the Borough,including one or two events at the Broadway!Check out the Barking and Dagenham website(www.lbbd.gov.uk/libraries) for more details ofevents planned.


Calling All Hammers Fans! Come and spend anevening in the company of two former West HamStars: Tony Cottee and Tony Gale, now both SkySports commentators and match pundits. Bothwere members of the West Ham team of 1985-88,which saw a 3rd place finish in the top tier of theEnglish game, the highest placed finish in the club’shistory! They will talk about their time as playersand recollect their exploits both on and off thepitch… and there are some hilarious stories to hear!

At the end of the show they will hold a Q and Asession giving you the opportunity to ask them yourquestions. It really is a great night out and a mustfor you Hammers Fans!

West Ham Legends

Date Fri 18 Oct Time 8pmTickets £18 / £16 concessions

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Date Thur 24 Oct Time 2pm and 7.30pmTickets £8 / £6 concessions

Suba Das Company in association with theBroadway presents Othello.

This autumn, you are invited to experienceShakespeare’s epic story of race, murder, lust and revenge as a physically-charged, horror-filledspectacle. Enter the domain of Iago, a paranoid,damaged soldier, who unleashes hell as he seeksto destroy the man who he believes has wrongedhim: the newly-married, foreign Othello.

Incorporating death defying physicality, this is a new version of Suba Das’ multi-Off West End Awardnominated 2011 production, using the same slickly-edited version of Shakespeare’s original text.

Othello

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A fang-tastic, fun-filled show for all the family, from children to grandparents. Featuring audienceparticipation, spooky songs, comedy routines,special effects and a spectacular Ultra VioletPuppet section which is guaranteed to evoke gasps of delight from audiences of all ages!

Kirsty, Jake and Melissa are determined to win firstprize in their school project competition and havemanaged to find their way to Blackdown Castle todiscover more about the history behind the ruins.But all is not as it seems as their quest is interruptedby ghosties, ghoulies and things that go bump inthe night! They’ll need your help to unlock thesecrets of the castle and discover the mystery thatsurrounds it!

With a chance to meet and have your picture takenwith the crazy characters from the show, HalloweenSpooktacular isn't a trick, it's a treat!

Spooktacular puppets

Date Sun 27 Oct Time 11am and 2pmTickets £10 / £8 concessions

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Date Sun 3 Nov Time 2pmTickets £8 / £6 children


Follow Pinocchio and his grasshopper friend asthey set out on an adventure – to find some fun!Now... if only his nose would just stay still!

Hiccup Theatre join forces with acclaimedchildren’s writer Michael Rosen (We’re going on aBear Hunt) to bring to life a sparkling new version of this classic tale. Live music, puppetry, physicalstorytelling and longer and longer noses combinein a magical combination for children aged 4+ and their grown ups.

Pinocchio

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Bringing togetheryoung people fromacross London toperform in variousartforms around thetheme of 'aspiration'.The event is a chanceto catch tomorrow'stalent today!

Tomorrow's Me Festival

Date Thur 7 Nov Time 7pmTickets £8 / £6 children

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The Broadway is delightedto welcome the UK's largestYouth Drama Festival to ourstage. The Shakespeare SchoolsFestival works with 1000 secondary,primary and special schools all over the UK, makingit possible for them to stage abridged Shakespeareproductions in local theatres such as ours.

Four schools will perform four differentShakespeare plays including Macbeth, Hamlet and The Tempest. Come along and celebrate theachievements of local schools in a wonderfulevening of entertainment.

ShakespeareSchools Festival

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Date Tues 29 Oct Time 7pmTickets £5 / £3 concessions

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Date Sat 9 Nov Time 7.30pmTickets £20 / £18 concessions

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Russian Ballet is back this Autumn with a ballet tothrill the whole family. Join us for an unforgettablejourney in the run-up to Christmas and be part ofthe magic as it unfolds. It tells the story of Marie, arather sad little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeyergives her a Nutcracker doll as a present onChristmas Eve. Later, the clock strikes midnight, the nutcracker turns turns into a Prince and themagic starts…

The Nutcracker is both classical ballet and a fairytale full of mystery and romance. Featuring atimeless score by Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker'sevocative music is animated with beautiful dance.This ballet has captured the imagination of manygenerations over the years and continues to attractaudiences worldwide.It is considered by many to beone of the greatest classical ballets of all time. Weare certain you will think so too!

The Nutcracker


Breakout providesdancers with anincredible platformto showcase theirtalent andcreativity asindividuals.Audiences aretreated to soloperformances fromboth well known names and emerging new talent.Breakout The Solos guarantees one of the mostunique and varied showcases of dance in the UK.

Breakout

Date Sun 10 Nov Time 4pmTickets £12 / £10 concessions

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Date Fri 8 Nov Time 7pmTickets £12

The Marie ChallengerSchool of Stage Dancewill perform a mixture ofmodern, tap, ballet, streetand musical theatredances. Performers areaged from 3 to adult in ashow that is suitable forall ages.

For One Night Only

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Date Fri 15 Nov Time 6.30pmTickets £6


Far from the Norm dance company, lead bychoreographer Botis Seva, will be presenting newwork and bringing work produced earlier this yearto the Broadway audience. The evening of stunningdance performance will also feature guest artists.

Far From the Norm

Date Mon 11 Nov Time 8pmTickets £5

20 girls battle it out forthe Miss Barking andDagenham Role Model.Promoting culturalpride, leadership, familyvalues and confidenceto succeed in our diverse society.

For more information and to enter, please visit:www.missbd.co.uk. or email:[email protected]

Miss Barking and DagenhamRole Model

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IT'S BACK! Motown's Greatest Hits, one of theBroadway's most popular shows returns this autumn.

Come and join in the fun of the UK's most popularMotown show celebrating over 50 years of thefantastic sound of Motown. This stunning 100% liveshow combine’s first class music together with theslickest choreography, and an amazing band todeliver truly outstanding performances for the bestMotown experience you will ever have!

Motown's Greatest Hits

Date Sat 16 Nov Time 8pm-12amTickets £19.50 / £18.50 concessions

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Are you brave enough to takethe mic and battle your waythrough to Remix the Mix, aLondon-wide showcase ofUrban Music talent? PUSHdecides who gets to perform. So be there(with plenty of support) if you've got what it takes!For inquiries and to register for free tickets or to takepart please contact [email protected] artists and audience 14+

Bigga Fish PUSH

Date Sun 17 Nov Time 9am-6pmTickets Free

The Broadwayshares its spacewith Barking andDagenham College'sPerforming Arts Departmentwhose talented studentsfrequently star in shows at thevenue. There are usually around12 College shows a year indifferent art forms, dance, music and drama,sometimes combining all three!

College shows are always innovative, often devisedby the students themselves, featuring sets designedand built by Technical Theatre course students.College shows really are worth checking out andgreat value too, so visit our websitewww.thebroadwaybarking.com for details.

Barking andDagenhamCollege

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The Broadway and Polka Dot Pantomimespresent a GIANT of a pantomime, providing great value for money this Christmas.

Get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to GiantBlunderbore’s castle in the sky as he battles tosave Daisy the cow! It won’t cost you a bag ofbeans to see East London’s premier traditionalfamily pantomime that is guaranteed to be FE-FI-FO-FUN for all the family.

Prices after 31 OctoberAdults: £16 Children and concession: £13Family (four people): £54

Offers Group booking discount: one free ticket in every 10 booked.

For schools’ bookings please contact the box office.

Offers Early bird discount prices if paid for by 31 October

Adults: £15 Children and concession: £12Family (four people): £50


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Sat 30 Nov 2pm 6pmSun 1 Dec 2pmFri 6 Dec 6.30pmSat 7 Dec 2pm 6pmSun 8 Dec 2pmSat 14 Dec 2pm 6pm - Signed performance

Sun 15 Dec 2pmSat 21 Dec 2pm 6pmSun 22 Dec 2pmMon 23 Dec 2pm 6pmTue 24 Dec 11am 2pm - Meet Santa!

Wed 25 Dec Happy Christmas!

Thur 26 Dec 2pm 6pmFri 27 Dec 2pm 6pmSat 28 Dec 2pm 6pmSun 29 Dec 2pmTue 31 Dec 2pm

Wed 1 Jan Happy New Year!

Thur 2 Jan 2pmFri 3 Jan 2pmSat 4 Jan 2pm 6pm

Call: 020 8507 5607Book online: www.thebroadwaybarking.com

28 November 2013 to 4 January 2014


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You must not copy this document without our permission. © 2013 London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Information correct at time of publication (July 2013) but subject to change.

Publication reference number: MC7148Date: July 2013


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