new alexandra theatre summer 2011 season brochure

TUE 18 - SAT 22 OCT

SUMMER 2011BOX OFFICE0844 871 3011 (bkg fee)

www.newalexandratheatre.co.uk

JAMES CORDEN IN

MAYEDDIE GRIFFIN SUN 1 MAY

PRODI GYAL MON 2 MAY

UNCAGED MONKEYS THU 5 MAY

DERREN BROWN: SVENGALI MON 9 - SAT 21 MAY

BLUE MOUNTAIN PRESENT NUH STRESS MI OUT! SUN 22 MAY

STEPHEN K AMOS WED 25 MAY

THE BEST BLUES BROTHERS SHOW IN THE WORLD...EVER! FRI 27 MAY

KISHAN VS KANHAIYA MON 30 MAY

JUNEG*MANIA WED 1 JUN

THE WIGGLES THU 2 JUN

BACK FOR GOOD FRI 3 JUN

THE REAL DEAL COMEDY JAM SAT 4 JUN

THE WIZ FRI 10 - SAT 18 JUN

MIDNIGHT AT PUSS CREEK SUN 19 JUN

SHAOLIN WARRIORS TUE 21 JUN

DYLAN MORAN WED 22 - THU 23 JUN

THAT’LL BE THE DAY FRI 24 JUN

JONATHAN ANSELL AND FRIENDS SAT 25 JUN

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE RUTHLESS ROMANS AND THE AWFUL EGYPTIANS TUE 28 JUN - SAT 2 JUL

JULYJASON MANFORD FRI 8 & SAT 9 JUL

JOHN EDWARD MON 11 JUL

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULAR THU 14 JUL

HOW SWEET IT IS - THE MOTOWN SHOW SAT 16 JUL

DINNERLADIES MON 18 - SAT 23 JUL

AUGUSTSTAGE EXPERIENCE: BUGSY MALONE THU 25 - SAT 27 AUG

SEPTEMBERCOLIN FRY SAT 3 SEP

SUPER TROUPER THU 8 SEP

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR FRI 16 - SUN 18 SEP

THE JUNGLE BOOK TUE 20 - SAT 24 SEP

ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN WED 28 SEP

SURVIVE THU 29 & FRI 30 SEP

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OCTOBERLEGALLY BLONDE TUE 4 - SAT 15 OCT

RUSSELL KANE SUN 16 OCT

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS TUE 18 - SAT 22 OCT

ROARY THE RACING CAR MON 24 OCT

SALLY MORGAN TUE 25 OCT

HALFWAY TO PARADISEWED 26 OCT

VAMPIRES ROCKTHU 27 OCT

MADAMA BUTTERFLYSAT 29 OCT

NOVEMBERTHE DRIFTERS SUN 6 NOV

REG D HUNTERWED 9 NOV

WBOS PRESENTS THE PRODUCERS TUE 22 - SAT 26 NOV

DECEMBERGREASE TUE 6 - SAT 31 DEC

DERREN BROWN: SVENGALI MON 9 - SAT 21 MAY

Welcome to the New Alexandra Theatre’s latest season

brochure. Those of you who’ve visited the Alex in recent months

will have noticed our facelift and the addition of the ‘New’ into

our official title. The rebrand marks the recent change of

management at the Alex and heralds the dawning of a new age

for Birmingham’s much loved Alexandra Theatre. Our ambition

is to present more high profile touring productions and we’re

delighted to announce a wide selection of these this season.

Our top pick is an exclusive transfer direct from the National

Theatre; Nicholas Hytner directs Richard Bean’s adaptation of

Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters, newly titled One Man,

Two Guvnors, which will see James Corden return to the

stage for the first time since The History Boys.

Following his sell-out show last year we’re thrilled to have

psychological illusionist Derren Brown back with us for two

weeks in May, though tickets are already selling fast so be sure

to book soon for the most mesmerizing show in town. We’re

also delighted to be welcoming the Birmingham REP who bring

The Wiz, a Motown twist on the family classic The Wizard of Oz,

to our stage in June and Birmingham Stage Company visit

with both Horrible Histories and The Jungle Book.

And finally, Grease is the word for our 2011 Christmas show,

featuring all the unforgettable songs from the movie, the

number one greatest musical returns to the Alex for

four weeks only.

If you would like more information on any of our shows please

visit www.newalexandratheatre.co.uk and sign up to our online

mailing list or you can join our Facebook page or follow us on

Twitter, where you’ll be the first to get all our latest updates.

If you have any comments or feedback please let me know

[email protected] and I look forward to

welcoming you to the theatre in the very near future.

Kim Gladston General Manager

Newsflash! Like OMG! We’ve totally just heard that Legally Blonde

will be touring in autumn. College sweetheart Elle and her pet

pooch Bruiser arrive in Birmingham in October on the first regional

tour following the smash hit run on the West End. *Snaps*

EDDIE GRIFFIN SUN 1 MAY 7.45pm

Eddie Griffin, a popular comedian turned actor who

started his career on-stage as a dare. Eddie has

built an ever growing underground fan base since

jumping into comedy since 1990. After many

successful performances which led him to appear

in 47 films and numerous USA TV shows and in 2004

Comedy Central honoured him in the top 100 of

greatest stand-ups of all time. Adults Only. Support

from Richard Blackwood, Eddie Kadi & Kevin J.

MON 9 - SAT 21 MAY7.30pm

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NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE SUMMER 2011 ALL NEW FOR 2011!

Dubbed a ‘psychological illusionist’ by the press, Derren Brown

is a performer who combines magic, suggestion, psychology,

misdirection and showmanship in order to seemingly predict

and control human behaviour, as well as performing

mind-bending feats of mentalism.

For the past ten years Derren has created TV and stage

performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the

paranormal and encouraged many to improve and enhance their

own mental abilities. His first show appeared in 2000, Derren Brown:

Mind Control, followed with Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a

series of Specials including the controversial Russian Roulette

and the hugely popular Events.

Following his sell-out performances in May 2010 we’re delighted to

announce that Derren will be making a return to the New Alexandra

Theatre in 2011 with his new production Derren Brown: Svengali.

This is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town,

so book now!

‘BRILLIANT. THERE WAS NOTHING FOR IT BUT TO SURRENDER TO HIS CONTROL’MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘A SPECTACULAR NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT. DERREN IS, WITHOUT DOUBT, THIS COUNTRY’S GREATEST ILLUSIONIST’TIME OUT

‘YOU REPEATEDLY FIND YOURSELF RETRIEVING YOUR JAW FROM THE FLOOR’DAILY TELEGRAPH

Not suitable for children under 12 years

UNCAGED MONKEYS A NIGHT OF SCIENCE AND WONDERTHU 5 MAY 8pm L C

The first ever national science tour celebrating the

universe and wonders that lie within it. Mixing science

and comedy, Brian Cox, Robin Ince, Simon Singh

and Dr Ben Goldacre gather together to talk of dark

matter, black holes, Bonobo apes, the big bang and

anything else they can cram into two hours. A night

like no other, mixing live presentations and fabulous

projections of the phenomenal. Prepare to be amazed!

STEPHEN K AMOS THE BEST MEDICINEWED 25 MAY 8pm

Fresh from a busy year filming his own BBC2

comedy series The Stephen K Amos Show, Stephen

comes to Birmingham with more melt in the middle,

heartfelt humour to warm the very cockles of your

heart. Laughter really is the best medicine and the

Doctor will see you now.

‘AMOS IS DYNAMITE’ THE GUARDIAN

Suitable for ages 16+

GREG DAVIES FIRING CHEESEBALLS AT A DOGTUE 5 APR 7.30pm

Greg Davies’ hotly anticipated debut stand-up show

promises to address every single issue important

to the human race. But it lies - it won’t address any.

Come though, it’ll be funny. You’ll already know him

as the psychotic head of sixth form, Mr Gilbert in

The Inbetweeners (C4), from Live at The Apollo,

Have I Got News for You, Ask Rhod Gilbert (BBC1),

Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind

the Buzzcocks.

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G* MANIAINSPIRED BY THE TV HIT GLEEWED 1 JUN 7.30pm

You and 78 million others have watched 10

of the biggest stars from The X Factor,

Britain’s Got Talent, Pop Idol, Pop Stars -

The Rivals, Grease Is The Word & Last

Choir Standing’s journey to become

stars, now they have been brought

together to create reality TV’s Ultimate

Pop Group for a spectacular concert of

the songs inspired by the smash hit

phenomenon Glee.

G*Mania is a high-octane, high-on-life

production that showcases brilliant

arrangements and jaw-dropping

choreography to bring incredible music

from all eras back to life, including Don’t

Stop Believin’, Gold Digger and of course,

mash-ups inspired by the hit TV show.

BACK FOR GOOD LIVE ON STAGEFRI 3 JUN 7.30pm L G C B

Following their 2010 national tour the boys are back

and reunited with ‘Robbie’, finalist in BBC’s The One &

Only show! Recreating the magic of Take That live in

concert. You will be singing and dancing within minutes

and left with little doubt that you are watching The

Greatest Boy Band Of All Time. From Rule The World,

The Flood, Greatest Day and Rock DJ to Patience,

Angels and Said It All you will be putting your hands

together to Pray that the boys are truly Back For Good!

THE WIGGLES GREATEST HITSTHU 2 JUN 1pm & 4pm F

In 2011 the band will celebrate their 20th birthday

so with twenty years of hits such as Hot Potato,

Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot Toot

Chugga Chugga the show will be jam packed with

favourites! Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam as

well as our Wiggly friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur,

Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry

the Octopus for this spectacular production!

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NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE SUMMER 2011

DYLAN MORAN YEAH YEAHWED 22 & THU 23 JUN 8pm L G C

Dylan Moran star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead

and Run Fat Boy, Run is about to spread a little

happiness with a brand new tour for 2011. Ageing,

religion, kids, relationships intertwine with the

general absurdities of life. Searing observations and

sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying

canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly ‘Moranesque’

brush strokes and all delivered with Dylan’s

renowned, shambolic charm. It’s simply unmissable.

SHAOLIN WARRIORS LEGENDARY MASTERS OF KUNG FUTUE 21 JUN 7.30pm F

A breathtaking theatrical KungFu show vividly

depicting the rarely-seen KungFu masters’ agility,

strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and

martial arts training. Fully choreographed

spectacular, gorgeous scenery, music, lights,

costumes and professionally trained

KungFu masters.

‘AGILITY, GRACE, SHOWMANSHIP’ WASHINGTON POST

THAT’LL BE THE DAY BRAND NEW 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWFRI 24 JUN 7.30pm L G C

The UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll

production returns with their 25th Anniversary

show. Trevor, Gary and the gang return with the

show’s greatest hits featuring the most popular

feel-good comedy routines and favourite hits

from the 1950s, 60s and 70s which have been

performed in the show over the last 25 years.

‘NON-STOP NOSTALGIA!’ THE EXPRESS

www.thatllbetheday.com

SELLING FAST

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THE BEST BLUES BROTHERS SHOW IN THE WORLD... EVER! FRI 27 MAY 7.30pm L C G

Jake & Elwood invite you to spend an evening in down

town Chicago to witness masters at work as they

explode on stage for their soul, rhythm and blues

review. With the driving backbeat of the fabulous Black

Rhino Band, they continue to deliver electrifying, totally

live performances to standing ovation audiences

globally. Enjoy an intimate evening of soul moving

Blues and feel at one with our talented musicians, as

they stun audiences with their unique musical twist.

DATESMon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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A SOULFUL, STIRRING, RHYTHM AND BLUES MUSICAL

The Wizard Of Oz with a twist, The Wiz is a soulful, stirring, rhythm

and blues musical adaptation of the story we all know and love.

Featuring the wonderful Motown classics Everybody Rejoice, If You

Believe, Ease On Down The Road and the beautiful show stopper, Home,

The Wiz is an inspirational story about Dorothy and her adventures in Oz.

If you love The Wizard Of Oz, The Return To Oz or Wicked then you’ll

love The Wiz. This production features a professional cast of actors and

musicians with a supporting cast from the local community.

DIRECTOR

Josette Bushell-Mingo

CHOREOGRAPHER

Paul J Medford

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Warren Wills

DESIGNER

Rosa Maggiora

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Philip Gladwell

SOUND DESIGNER

Ed Clarke

PROJECTION DESIGNER

Mic Pool

CASTING DIRECTOR

Pippa Ailion

FRI 10 - SAT 18 JUNMon - Sat 7.30pm

Thu & Sat mats 2pm

Previews

Fri 10 - Sat 11 Jun 7.30pm

Press Night

Tue 14 Jun 7pm

After Dark

Post Show Discussion

Wed 15 Jun 7.30pm

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The REP comes to the New

Alexandra Theatre as part of its first

ever off-site programme in 2011

Sponsored by


JONATHAN ANSELL & FRIENDS SING THE MUSIC OF G4SAT 25 JUN 7.30pm

The sensational voice on over 2 million

albums, former G4 front man and

international recording star, Jonathan

Ansell, is coming to town in his first ever

nationwide solo tour. Accompanied by 3

superb singers and musicians, Jonathan

will be performing G4’s greatest hits,

along with some of pop and operas

most famous songs.

Jonathan found fame on X Factor

and since then he has released two

consecutive number one albums,

Tenor at the Movie, and Forever.

Last year, Jonathan took the lead role in

the national tour of Whistle Down the Wind,

where his performance won rave reviews.

JOHN EDWARD MON 11 JUL 7pm

John Edward has captivated audiences worldwide.

On his shows, Crossing Over with John Edward and

John Edward Cross Country, he uses his unique

abilities to connect people with loved ones who have

passed on. Deeply compelling, often startling and

occasionally humorous, John’s down-to-earth

approach has earned him a vast and loyal following.

BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY AND WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENT

BOOK BY WILLIAM F. BROWN

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY CHARLIE SMALLS

BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE SUSAN GURMAN AGENCY, LLC, NEW YORK

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JASON MANFORD OFF ON TOUR WE GOFRI 8 & SAT 9 JUL 7.30pm

As seen on Live at the Apollo, Comedy Rocks, 8 Out

Of 10 Cats and The Royal Variety Performance 2009.

‘SHARP OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY, INSPIRED ONE-LINERS MANFORD CERTAINLY KNOWS HOW TO GET THE LAUGHS’ METRO

‘A MASTER OF OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY’MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Suitable for age 16+

THE WIZ


TUE 28 JUN - SAT 2 JUL Awful Egyptians

Tue & Sat 7pm

Wed & Fri 10.30am

Thu 1.30pm

Ruthless Romans

Wed 1.30 pm

Thu 10.30am

Fri 7pm

Sat 2.30pm

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★ ★ ★ ★ ‘THE AUDITORIUMSEEMS FIT TO COMBUST SPONTANEOUSLY IN AN EXPLOSION OF JOY AND EXCITEMENT’THE TIMES

AN EYE-POPPING 3D TREAT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

It’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage!

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two

astounding shows - The Awful Egyptians and The Ruthless Romans

- are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures

and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

THE AWFUL EGYPTIANSFrom the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover

the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.

Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter

through the Gates of the Afterlife?

THE RUTHLESS ROMANSFrom the evil Emperors to the gruesome gladiators, find out why

there’s no place like Rome! Experience the terrible tactics of the

Roman army, hold on tight for a jaw-dropping journey into Roman

Britain and prepare to meet sword-slaying Spartacus!

See a trailer of the shows at www.birminghamstage.com

COLIN FRY THE PEOPLE’S MEDIUMSAT 3 SEP 7.30pm L C G B

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. Colin Fry of

Television’s 6th Sense, Psychic Private Eyes,

The Three Mediums and Colin Fry Live!

SUPER TROUPER ORIGINAL FROM LONDON’S WEST ENDTHU 8 SEP 7.30pm L F G B

Super Trouper formerly ABBA Mania, is now

accepted as the world’s number one touring

production. Featuring a special concert

presentation, which celebrates the music of

ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way,

reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled

the airwaves. So dig out those platforms, dust

down those flares and thank ABBA for the music.

THE RAT PACK VEGAS SPECTACULARTHU 14 JUL 7.30pm

Purveyors Of Cool come to town! bringing you

The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century.

Classics like Come Fly with Me, Under My Skin,

Sway, That’s Amore, Mr Bojangles and many more.

Great live show band and Vegas Showgirls too.

Swinging soirée with lots of hanky panky and

banter. The BBC summed it up in one word -

magnificent! Still the hottest party around.

www.ratpack.biz

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MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS-HOW SWEET IT IS SAT 16 JUL 7.30pm L G C B

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of

Motown is back by popular demand! In its 9th

successive year this stunning 100% live show

combine’s first class music together with the

slickest choreography and an amazing band to

deliver truly outstanding performances for the

best Motown experience you will ever have!

TBC Awaiting copy.

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SOMETHING NEW FOR BIRMINGHAM

‘HILARIOUS, ABSOLUTELY JAW ACHINGLY HILARIOUS. THIS IS CRACKING COMEDY AT ITS VERY BEST’THIS IS LOCAL LONDON*

STARRING

ANDREW DUNN & SUE DEVANEYTake one huge hit sitcom from BBC TV, place on a stage

with stars from the original cast of the TV series.

Blend in Victoria Wood’s writing, undoubtedly some of the

funniest on television, and whip into a play based on the

second TV series following the reluctant love story of Bren

and Tony, egged on by Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita.

Mix in caretaker Stan’s words of wisdom and coat with regular

appearances by Phillippa from Human Resources and Petula,

Bren’s dreadful mother and you have a recipe for

madness, mirth and twelve rounds of toast!

THE COMEDY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

MON 18 - SAT 23 JUL Mon - Sat 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

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*Praise for the 2009 production Cast of Autumn 2009 tour

OPEN AUDITIONSAged 9-21 and want to take

part? Open Auditions

SUNDAY 29 MAY

Send SAE to:

Stage Experience,

New Alexandra Theatre,

Station Street,

Birmingham B5 4DS

or email

stageexperiencebirmingham

@theambassadors.com

for an application form.

The New Alexandra Theatre is delighted to present our

annual Stage Experience production returning for its ninth

year with the classic musical, Bugsy Malone. Loved the world over,

Bugsy Malone is a high impact, action packed musical set in New

York, 1929. A war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and

Dandy Dan; Dandy Dan has the new and dreaded ‘splurge gun’

out-manoeuvring Fat Sam at every opportunity. Fat Sam’s only hope

is Bugsy Malone, a charismatic part-time gangster. Despite his charm

Bugsy fails to impress Blousey Brown, who sights are set on being

a Hollywood actress. With twists, turns, gangsters, showgirls

and splurge fights galore the plot unfolds leading to a final

fantastic showdown at Fat Sam’s Grand Slam!

Stage Experience is an intensive two week project that gives

young people across the West Midlands the chance to train and

perform in a professional theatre, under the guidance of a director,

choreographer, musical director or behind the scenes with our

technical team. Stage Experience brings out the absolute

best in our region’s young performers in a production of

the highest standard that you won’t want to miss!

‘IT’S A FAIR BET THAT SOME OF THE YOUNGSTERS IN THIS SPECTACULAR

SHOW WILL EVENTUALLY MAKE ACTING THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS’

WALSALL ADVERTISER

STAGE EXPERIENCE 2011

THU 25 - SAT 27 AUG Thu - Sat eves 7.30pm

Sat mat 2.30pm

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Bugsy Malone is presented by arrangement with Warner/Chappell

Music Limited administered by Boosey & Hawkes.

Libretto by Alan Parker, words and music by Paul Williams.

‘TOP MARKS FOR ANOTHER TERRIFIC SHOW’THE OBSERVER

‘A SPLENDID NIGHT’S ENTERTAINMENT COMPARING FAVOURABLY WITH MANY PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES’THE STIRRER

Quotes from previous Stage Experiences

Fame and Oliver!

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FRI 16 - SUN 18 SEP L G F C Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2.30pm &

7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm

DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

Like Father like Son... They’ll take you for a

ride! David Essex stars in the hit West End

musical All the Fun of the Fair. Featuring

a mix of David Essex hits alongside brand

new songs. With crafty cons and candy

floss – dodgems and death-defying feats –

fairground horses and fights – romance

and rock ‘n’roll – you’re sure to go on a

rollercoaster of a ride.

Inspired by David’s best selling album...

All the Fun of the Fair features a helter

skelter of hits such as; Winter’s Tale,

Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star,

Me and My Girl – Nightclubbing, Silver

Dream Machine, Rock On.

‘BEST NEW WEST END MUSICAL 2010’ WHAT’S ON STAGE NOMINATION

‘GENUINELY TOUCHING...WELL WORTH A SPIN’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROADMON 11 APR 7.30pm SOLD OUT

TUE 25 OCT 7.30pm G

Fresh from her new TV series, Psychic Sally

On The Road on Living TV, Britain’s best loved

celebrity psychic returns by popular demand as

part of her nationwide tour. Her reputation has

been built from her close relationships with many

high profile celebrities. Don’t miss this unique

theatrical experience. www.sallymorgan.tv

NEW DATE ON SALE

TUE 20 – SAT 24 SEP Tue 7.00pm

Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm

Fri 10.30am & 7.00pm

Sat 2.30pm & 7.00pm

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A WILD ADVENTUREFOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

The Birmingham Stage Company is proud to present Rudyard

Kipling’s classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised

in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere Khan the tiger

swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy

to the man village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers

and surprises for them all – and Mowgli’s extraordinary

adventure has just begun.

If you’re looking for a magnificent experience for all the

family, then don’t miss this acclaimed production of

Kipling’s timeless story!

★ ★ ★ ★‘THIS EXHILARATING, RIP-ROARING

SHOW TICKS ALL THE BOXES FOR A GREAT FAMILY TREAT’

TIME OUT

See a trailer of the show at www.birminghamstage.com

BACK BY PUBLIC

DEMAND!

‘ANIMAL MAGIC!’BIRMINGHAM MAIL

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ROY CHUBBY BROWN PUSSY AND MEATBALLS TOURWED 28 SEP 7.30pm G L B

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!

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OMIGOD YOU GUYS! THE BROADWAY & WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL

Photos of the original London production by Ellie Kurttz.

Original poster concept designed by aka. Photo Uli Webber.

For the first time ever, the West End & Broadway sensation,

winner Best New Musical (Whatsonstage.com Awards 2011)

and nominated for 5 Olivier Awards, Legally Blonde The

Musical comes to Birmingham. Based on the hit movie starring

Reese Witherspoon, this critically acclaimed new musical is

created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony

Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated

choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray).

College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t

take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps

her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits

the books, and heads for Harvard Law School.

Legally Blonde The Musical will take you from the social

whirl of California Campus life to Harvard’s Halls of Justice with

the brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser).

This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be

the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket in

town. The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal!

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE FROM START TO FINISH. PERFECTION’

THE INDEPENDENT

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘GREAT SONGS, WITTY LINES. SMART, SASSY, SPECTACULAR’THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘LEGALLY BLONDE SIMPLY BLOWS OTHER MUSICALS OUT OF THE WATER. SENSATIONAL’THE SUN

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

NOW ALSOIN ITS 2ND AWARD WINNINGYEAR INLONDON

TUE 4 - SAT 15 OCTMon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm

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TUE 18 - SAT 22 OCTTue - Sat eves 7.30pm

Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm

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BY RICHARD BEAN based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni

Direct from the National Theatre, James Corden plays Francis

in this new English version of the classic Italian comedy –

where sex, food and money are high on the agenda.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder

to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to

collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister

Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed

by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.

Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently

ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and

takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from

the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel.

To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two

guvnors apart. Simple.

Following his success with Gavin and Stacey, James Corden

is reunited with National Theatre Director Nicholas Hytner for

the first time since the worldwide hit The History Boys.

Cast Includes

Oliver Chris

James Corden

Martyn Ellis

Trevor Laird

Claire Lams

Fred Ridgeway

Daniel Rigby

Jemima Rooper

Suzie Toase

Director

Nicholas Hytner

Associate Director

Cal McCrystal

Designer

Mark Thompson

Lighting Designer

Mark Henderson

Music

Grant Olding

Sound Designer

Paul Arditti

JAMES CORDEN IN CLASSICCOMEDY WITH A NEW TWIST

Photograph by Phil Fisk


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 schedule includes:

SAT 14 MAY SAT 18 JUN SAT 2 JULSAT 23 JUL

Tours cost £7.50 per person and must be booked in advance. You can either book at the Box Office in person or call the Groups Department on 0844 372 7272 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm). For group organisers looking to arrange a tour for their party please email [email protected] or call the Groups Department to arrange. *Access to the stage is not always possible due to visiting

company policy. Please note the tour covers all parts of the

theatre and this includes many stairs.

THEATRE TOURS

SAT 29 OCT 7.30pm L C G B

Derek Block & Blackburn International

Proudly Present an Ellen Kent Production

Featuring the internationally acclaimed

Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv.

With handpicked soloists, highly-praised

chorus and full orchestra.

Back by overwhelming public demand, this

award winning Opera returns with exquisite

sets including a spectacular Japanese

garden and fabulous costumes including

antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

One of the world’s most popular operas,

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the

heart-breaking story of the beautiful young

Japanese girl who falls in love with an

American naval lieutenant – with dramatic

results. Highlights include the melodic

Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine

Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.

‘THIS IS A BUTTERFLY TO CHERISH’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £10 OFF ALL TICKETS PURCHASED

BEFORE 31 MAY 2011

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VAMPIRES ROCK STEVE STEINMAN’S CULT ROCK SHOWTHU 27 OCT 7.30pm G C L B

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!

The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease, is back at the New Alexandra

Theatre from 6 December for 4 weeks only! Danny Bayne (winner

of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns as Danny with

Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy.

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and

take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and

‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again.

It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the

unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One

That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly

Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the

night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up

and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’

‘IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO, GO, GO!’ NEIL SEAN, SKY NEWS

‘GREASE IS STILL THE WORD’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

COMING SOON

REG D HUNTERWED 9 NOV 8pm

His work is often brutally honest, frequently

controversial but always meticulously measured

and thought out. He is one of the few performers to

have been nominated for the highly coveted main

Perrier Award in three consecutive years and has

become a well-known face on primetime television

shows such as Live At The Apollo and QI and is a

frequent guest on Have I Got News For You.

‘MAGICAL. HIS IS A PERFECT SET’ GUARDIAN

TUE 22 - SAT 26 NOV

Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm G L C

Following the huge success of their

production of Jesus Christ Superstar

last year, WBOS are extremely proud

to present The Producers. Outrageous,

hilarious, and a teeny bit controversial;

The Producers is the smash hit musical

comedy that has taken Broadway and the

West End by storm. Winner of a record 12

Tony Awards, it follows the story of

washed-up producer Max Bialystock, and

timid accountant Leo Bloom as they plot to

get rich quick, in the biggest show business

scam ever. With a line up of sexy storm

trooper showgirls and a chorus of wanton

old ladies it certainly will be Springtime

for Hitler in Birmingham this November!This amateur production is given by arrangement with

Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre

International of New York

THE DRIFTERS IN CONCERTSUN 6 NOV 7.30pm

As one of the biggest selling group’s of all time,

The Drifters has featured over 60 different vocalists in

almost six decades. The current recording line up

perform new material alongside the group’s greatest

hits including Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last

Dance, Up On The Roof and many more, paying homage

to some of the most prestigious former recording

artists of this group. www.theofficialdrifters.com

Photographs by Paul Coltas

‘100 GREATEST MUSICALS - CHANNEL 4’‘THE NO.1 GREATEST MUSICAL!!!’

TUE 6 - SAT 31 DECWeek 1

Tue - Fri eves 7.30pm, Wed mat

2.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

Week 2

Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm, Wed mat

2.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm

Week 3

Mon - Fri eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm

Week 4

Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm, Tue, Wed

& Sat mat 2.30pm, Sat 7.30pm

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Call the Groups Hotline for details.

Special rates are also available

for mid-week matinees and

schools for selected performances.

For full details of the range of prices

on offer please call the Groups

Hotline on 0844 871 3031

CORPORATE HOSPITALITY

Select one of our packages or we

can tailor individual events to your

requirements. Call Hannah James on

0121 230 9074 for more information.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL

Service for patrons with disabilities.

For further information on our services

and facilities including

signed performances please call the

Disability Hotline on 0121 230 9077

(Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm) or via email

at access4allbirmingham@

theambassadors.com

VENUE IMPROVEMENTS

The ticket price for certain

shows may include a £1 contribution to

the theatre’s restoration fund. Regular

attendees will have noticed the Alex’s

recent facelift with improvements to the

signage and lighting on the front of the

building.

The work on the seating inside the

auditorium continues, the front section

of the stalls is now complete and work on

the second section will begin in April.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All telephone and online bookings made

through ticket agents for most shows are

PRICE BAND A B C D E S

Greg Davies All tickets £16

Eddie Grifffin £33.50 £27.50 - - - -

Prodi Gyal £25 £20 - - - -

Uncaged Monkeys All tickets £26

Derren Brown - Svengali

All tickets £30

Nuh Stress Mi Out! £27 £25 - - - -

Stephen K Amos All tickets £18.50

The Best Blues Brother Show in

the World£24.50 £20.50 - - - -

Kishan Vs Kanhaiya

£31 £26 £21 - - -

G*Mania £26 £24 £22 - - -

The Wiggles All tickets £17

Back For Good All tickets £21

Real Deal Comedy Jam

£28.50 £24.50 £21 - - -

The Wiz Preview

Mon - Thu eves & Sat mat Thu mat

Fri & Sat eves

£19

£28 £23 £31

£16.50

£25 £19 £28

£15

£23 £18 £26

£13

£19 £14 £22

£10

£13 £11 £16

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Midnight at Puss Creek

£25.50 £23.50

Shaolin Warriors £23 £21 - - - -

Dylan Moran All tickets £23

That’ll Be The Day £22.50 £21.50 £19.50 -

Jonathan Ansell & Friends £31.50 £28.50 £25.50 - - £39.50

Horrible Histories

£16 £14 £12

Jason Manford All tickets £21 -

John Edward £56 £46 - - - -

The Rat Pack Vegas

Spectacular£21 £19 £17

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How Sweet It Is All tickets £20.50 -

DinnerladiesMon - Fri eve &

Sat mat Wed mat

Sat eve

£29.50 £24.50 £31.50

£26.50 £21.50 £28.50

£23.50 £18.50 £25.50

£17.50 £12.50 £20.50 - -

Bugsy Malone - Stage Experience

2011£16.50 £14.50

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Colin Fry All tickets £17.50

Super Trouper All tickets £19.50

All The Fun Of The Fair Fri early

& Sun mat Fri & Sat eve &

Sat mat

£28.50

£30

£25

£27.50

£22

£24.50

£19

£21.50

£16.50

£18.50

£33.50

£35

The Jungle Book £16 £14 £12 - - -

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

All tickets £21

Legally Blonde Mon - Thu eves Fri & Sat perfs

Wed mat

£39.50 £45

£29.50

£37.50 £39.50 £22.50

£29.50 £32.50 £18.50

£22.50 £25

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£59.50 £59.50 £49.50

BOOKING INFORMATIONBOOKING INFORMATIONBOX OFFICE

New Alexandra Theatre, Station

Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS

IN PERSON

Visit the Box Office at The New Alexandra

Theatre Mon - Sat 12noon - 6pm (8pm on

event nights). The Box Office is located at

the front of the theatre on Suffolk

Street Queensway.

TELEPHONE BOOKINGS

Ticketmaster

0844 871 3011 (bkg fee)

(24 hr booking line) Calls charged

at national rate, subject to bkg/

transaction fee.

GROUPS HOTLINE

0844 871 3031

By phone Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm

In person 12 - 6pm

ONLINE

www.NewAlexandraTheatre.co.uk

POSTAL BOOKINGS

State the performance and choice

of seats, enclosing a cheque or

Postal order. Mail to: The Box Office,

New Alexandra Theatre, Station

Street, Birmingham, B5 4DS. Cheques

should be made payable to The

Ambassador Theatre Group Venues.

Please also include on the back of the

cheque the 16 digit card number and

expiry date and issue number if there is

one.

CONCESSIONS

Shows with these symbols have the

following concessions available:

Seniors / Children / Students / Reg.

Unemployed

LiveCard holders

Groups of 10 or more

Schools

Family (4 tickets max 2 adults)

Early Booking

Concessions may be restricted to certain

price levels and performances and can

be withdrawn by management without

notice. Only one concession can be

applied at any one time and proof of

status is required.

GROUPS AND SCHOOLS

For events marked this way a

group rate applies. Group rates

are available for parties of 10

people or more. Group rates do

not always apply to each price

band. Not always available Friday

and Saturday evenings. Different rates

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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.

Prices are correct at the time of going to

press, however we reserve the right to

change or vary prices at any time.

The New 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.

WHERE WE ARE

Car parking couldn’t be easier. We

recommended 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.

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.

AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUPThe New Alexandra Theatre is operated by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), who have a total of 39 venues across the UK, including 12 in the West End, and 27 regionally. ATG’s impressive portfolio of West End theatres includes Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include Aylesbury Waterside Theatre; New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham; Theatre Royal Brighton; Bristol Hippodrome; Churchill Theatre Bromley; Edinburgh Playhouse; Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone; King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, Glasgow; Grimsby Auditorium; Liverpool Empire; Palace Theatre and Opera House, Manchester; Milton Keynes Theatre; New Theatre, Oxford; Richmond Theatre; Southport Theatre; Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent; Sunderland Empire; Princess Theatre, Torquay; New Wimbledon Theatre and New Wimbledon Studio; The Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning Ambassador Cinemas; Grand Opera House, York. ATG is also one of the country’s foremost theatre producers, in Britain and internationally. Current and recent ATG co-productions include The Misanthrope starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley; Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, Spamalot and South Pacific.

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One Man, Two Guvnors

Mon - Thu eves & Sat mats Thu mat

Fri & Sat eves

£25.50

£22.50 £26.50

£22.50

£19.50 £23.50

£19.50

£16.50 £20.50

£16.50

£13.50 £18.50

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£28.50

£25.50 £29.50

Roary the Racing Car

All tickets £15.50

Sally Morgan All tickets £23.50

Vampires Rock £24 £22

Madama Butterly £40.50 £33.50 £22 £14.50

The Drifters All tickets £25

Reginald D Hunter

All tickets £21

WBOS: The Producers

£22.50 £19.50 £15.50 £12.50

Grease Mon - Thu eves Mid weekMats Fri & Sat perfs

£35

£29.50 £37.50

£32

£26.50 £34.50

£29

£23.50 £31.50

£26

£20.50 £28.50

£20

£17.50 £23.50

£38

£32.50 £40.50

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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

2 for 1 on 18th Oct, £3.50 off Wed & Thu*

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR

2 for 1 for Friday 16th Sep Early Performance, thereafter, £5

off top three prices, £3 off bottom two prices

DINNERLADIES2 for 1 Opening night

thereafter £4 off

GREASE2 for 1 on Tue 6 Dec 7.30pm

£6 off top 2 prices Mon - Thu*

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