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MUSIC BY TCHAIKOVSKY

SUMMER 2012

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I am once again delighted to be

playing host to such a wonderful

variety of quality shows here at

the New Theatre. We are thrilled

to welcome the stunning

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!,

the outrageous Avenue Q and

the West End smash-hit Legally

Blonde to Oxford for the first

time. It is also lovely to welcome

Oxford Operatic Society

(Thoroughly Modern Millie) and

UK Productions (42nd Street)

back to the New Theatre.

Midnight Tango played an

almost sell-out week with us

in 2011 so I would advise early

booking for Vincent and Flavia’s

return visit in July. December

is set to be an exciting month at

the theatre as we play host to

Dolly Parton’s brand new musical

9 to 5 and for Christmas we have

WELCOMEthe return of Andrew Lloyd

Webber’s Starlight Express.

We also have the usual fantastic

selection of concerts, comedy,

family shows, opera and dance -

something for everyone.

There’s also our exclusive

membership scheme ATG

Theatre Card which boasts

a number of theatre (and

non-theatre) benefits. Our

members pay no booking fees

on most shows, receive priority

show notifications, discounted

tickets and 10% discount at

the bar. These benefits can

be enjoyed in all 39 of the

ATG theatres nationwide.

If you want to enhance your

theatre experience further, why

not come along on one of our

Backstage Tours? These are run

on a Saturday morning, and

offer you the opportunity to

see behind the scenes and

visit lots of areas not usually

accessible to the general public.

Sometimes there is also the

chance to have a close up look

at the set for whichever show

is on stage that week. Visit

the website for dates, times

and prices.

Our Club Lounge VIP Experience

is proving extremely popular

already this year. If you haven’t

visited our glass enclosed

area in the stalls bar, why not

upgrade your next visit and

make it even more special?

More details and online booking

available on the website.

We also have opportunities

for room hire and corporate

entertaining. We can create

packages to suit your needs -

just email jamiebaskeyfield@

theambassadors.com with your

requirements and we can put

a proposal together for you.

On behalf of my team, I look

forward to seeing you at a

performance at the New

Theatre and trust you will

have a very enjoyable

experience!

Jamie Baskeyfield

General Manager

A BRAND SPANKIN' NEW MUSICAL FROM DOLLY PARTON

MON 3 - SAT 8 DEC

APRILHORRIBLE HISTORIES THE TERRIBLE TUDORS & THE VILE VICTORIANSTUE 3 - SAT 7 APR

MATTHEW BOURNE’S NUTCRACKER!TUE 10 - SAT 14 APR

PAUL MERTONMON 16 APR

THE SOLID SILVER60S SHOW 2012WED 18 APR

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVESAT 21 APR

AVENUE QMON 23 - SAT 28 APR

THE OSMONDSMON 30 APR

MAY COUNT ARTHUR STRONG’S COMMAND PERFORMANCETUE 1 MAY

JETHRO TULL’SIAN ANDERSONWED 2 MAY

LA TRAVIATATHU 3 MAY

MADAMA BUTTERFLYFRI 4 & SAT 5 MAY

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU TUE 8 MAY

BRIT FLOYD -THE PINK FLOYD SH0WWED 9 MAY

SUPER TROUPERFRI 11 MAY

ONE NIGHT OF QUEENSAT 12 MAY

RAMIN IN CONCERT: RAMIN KARIMLOOTUE 15 MAY

SALLY MORGANWED 16 MAY

RHOD GILBERTTHU 17 MAY

BACK FOR GOODFRI 18 MAY

THE JOHNNY CASH STORYSAT 19 MAY

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETYTUE 22 - SAT 26 MAY

SIMON AMSTELLSUN 27 MAY

JUNE42ND STREETTUE 5 - SAT 9 JUN

OUT OF THE BLUEMON 11 & TUE 12 JUN

BUDDY HOLLYA LEGEND REBORNWED 13 JUN

FLAWLESS & ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLETTHU 14 & FRI 15 JUN

THE WIGGLESLIVE IN CONCERTSAT 16 JUN

JULY THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE!SUN 1 JUL

MIDNIGHT TANGOMON 2 & TUE 3 JUL

JIVE TALKIN’FRI 6 JUL

THE DRIFTERSSAT 7 JUL

DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATSMON 9 - SAT 14 JUL

AUGUSTFRANKIE BOYLEFRI 31 AUG & SAT 1 SEP

SEPTEMBERLEGALLY BLONDE TUE 11 - SAT 15 SEP

ALAN DAVIESFRI 28 SEP

MARK WATSONSAT 29 SEP

OCTOBERSTOMPMON 1 - SAT 6 OCT

LEVEL 42SUN 7 OCT

AL MURRAYFRI 19 OCT

JEPHTHA WELSH NATIONAL OPERATUE 23 OCT

COSÌ FAN TUTTEWELSH NATIONAL OPERAWED 24 OCT

LA BOHÈMEWELSH NATIONAL OPERATHU 25 OCT

COSÌ FAN TUTTE WELSH NATIONAL OPERAFRI 26 OCT

LA BOHÈME WELSH NATIONAL OPERASAT 27 OCT

JOOLS HOLLANDSUN 28 OCT

NOVEMBER CHICAGOMON 5 - SAT 10 NOV

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS MON 12 NOV

KEVIN BRIDGES TUE 13 NOV

JASON BYRNE SAT 17 NOV

JOAN ARMATRADING SUN 18 NOV

PETER ANDRE TUE 20 NOV

GREG DAVIES THU 22 NOV

ROSS NOBLE SAT 24 NOV

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST OXFORD OPERATIC SOCIETYTUE 27 NOV - SAT 1 DEC

DECEMBER9 TO 5MON 3 - SAT 8 DEC

STARLIGHT EXPRESS TUE 11 - SAT 29 DEC

DIARY

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TUE 3 - SAT 7 APRTerrible Tudors

Tue & Thu eves 7pm

Wed, Fri & Sat mat 2pm

Vile Victorians

Wed & Fri eves 7pm

Thu 2pm

Sat 10.30am

TICKETS £10 - £16(Premium seats available)

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and premium)

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PERFECT EASTER TREATFOR ALL THE FAMILY

DIRECTED BY PHIL CLARK

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone

is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories

live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects,

these two astounding shows - Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians -

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

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

TERRIBLE TUDORSFrom the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the

legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the

fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.

Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

VILE VICTORIANSWhat exactly did a baby farmer do? Can you escape the misery of

the mines or the filth of the factories? Do your best to dodge the

rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade!

★★★★ ‘THE AUDITORIUMSEEMED FIT TO COMBUST SPONTANEOUSLY IN AN EXPLOSION OF JOY ANDEXCITEMENT’THE TIMES

‘NO CHILD OR ADULTSHOULD BE DENIED THE CHANCE TOSEE THIS; LIVE THEATRE - ANDHISTORY - AT ITSRIP ROARING BEST!’ TIMES EDUCATIONAL

SUPPLEMENT

TOURING TALESP R E S E N T

Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of

Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration © Martin Brown.

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MATTHEW BOURNE’S

A NEW ADVENTURES PRODUCTION

MUSIC BY TCHAIKOVSKY

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‘SPINE-TINGLING THEATRICAL EFFECTS’GUARDIAN, DEC 2011

‘BOURNE'S CHARACTER SKETCHES ARE AS SHARPAS THE COSTUMES - A MASTER CARICATURIST’

EVENING STANDARD, DEC 2011

THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION

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TUE 10 - SAT 14 APRTue - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

TICKETS £13 - £32.50(Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue eve & Wed mat,

£5 off Wed - Thu (Prices A - C

and premium)

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One of the most popular dance productions ever staged in the UK,

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! makes its first visit to the New

Theatre Oxford to celebrate its 20th anniversary for one week only.

This delicious theatrical feast has family-sized helpings of

Matthew Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy.

Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a hilariously

bleak Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering,

ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy

kingdom of Sweetieland.

Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and Anthony Ward’s unforgettable

sets and costumes combine with sizzling choreography to create

a fresh and charmingly irreverent interpretation of the

traditional favourite.

Hailed by The Observer as ‘THE UNDISPUTED KING OF DANCE THEATRE’, Matthew Bourne’s company New Adventures has

produced some of the most successful dance productions of the

last two decades including Swan Lake, Edward Scissorhands

and last year’s sell-out hit, Cinderella.

‘THERE IS NO DENYING ITS SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP!’

DAILY EXPRESS, DEC 2011

Photography: Bill Cooper, Hugo Glendinning, Eric Richmond

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‘Q STANDS FOR QUITE SIMPLY THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN. GO NOW AND GO AGAIN AND AGAIN’ SKY NEWS

‘THE FUNNIEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN’ KISS FM

BANNER

After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and

political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting

the road. The Tony Award winning Avenue Q is the irresistibly

charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a

downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning

issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are

you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English?

Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch

of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers

and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other. So don’t

let your life suck - book your tickets today!

★★★★★SUNDAY TIMES, NEWS OF THE WORLD, SUNDAY EXPRESS,

ABSOLUTE RADIO, SMOOTH FM, MAGIC FM

‘ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. WE NEARLY DIED LAUGHING’

ABSOLUTE RADIO

‘CROSS SESAME STREET WITH THE MUPPET SHOW, GIVE IT AN X RATING

AND CLAP ON A GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING THAT TOO MUCH LAUGHTER

CAN MAKE YOUR SIDES ACHE AND YOU'VE GOT AVENUE Q’

RADIO 2

Not suitable for children under 12

‘THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’CHRISTOPHER HART, SUNDAY TIMES

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MON 23 - SAT 28 APRMon - Thu eves 7.30pm

Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm

Sat 4pm & 7.30pm


ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon eve & Fri 5.30pm.

£6 off Tue - Fri 8.30pm

(All prices and premium)

STUDENTS £15 (prices B - D, Mon - Thu)

TEACHERS/NURSES/ EMERGENCY SERVICES/ ARMED FORCES £15

(Fri 5.30pm only, prices A - C)

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THU 3 MAY La Traviata 7.30pm

FRI 4 - SAT 5 MAYMadama Butterfly 7.30pm

TICKETS £25 - £40

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off all tickets


BEAUTIFUL OPERA

FEATURING THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMEDUKRAINIAN NATIONAL OPERA OF KHARKIV

LA TRAVIATATHE LOVE STORY THAT GRIPPED PARIS

A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music,

La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of

one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century,

La dame aux Camelias. Highlights include the Brindisi,

the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta’s haunting

aria Addio Del Passato.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Back by overwhelming public demand, Ellen Kent’s

award-winning opera returns, with exquisite sets and

spectacular costumes. 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.

DEREK BLOCK & BLACKBURN INTERNATIONALPROUDLY PRESENT TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS

With handpicked soloists,

a highly-praised chorus,

and full orchestra.

These productions will

be sung in Italian with

English subtitles.

BACKSTAGE TOURS

SNEAK A PEEK BEHIND THE MAGIC! PUBLIC TOURS AT THE NEW THEATRE

The New Theatre tours offer an exciting

way to see the theatre from a truly unique

perspective. Tread the boards of our

prestigious stage and experience what your

favourite performers from stage, screen and

the music world enjoy every time they visit.

Tours start at 10.30am and last around one

and a half hours. They take you on an exciting

journey around the backstage areas, including

our haunted dressing room, historic sub-stage

revolve and, of course, on to our vast and

momentous stage.

Packed full of fascinating stories and in depth

history, come to listen, come to learn or just

come to soak up the wonderful atmosphere

of one of Oxford’s oldest and most

revered theatres!

SAT 14 APR MATTHEW BOURNE’S NUTCRACKER!

SAT 28 APR AVENUE Q

SAT 14 JUL DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS

PRICES Adults £8 Concessions £6.50Family (4 - 9 people) £6 per personGroups 10+ £5.50 per personTheatre Card Members £5

Tickets are available for purchase

at the New Theatre Box Office,

ATG Tickets 0844 871 3020

or online at www.atgtickets.com/oxford

For bespoke tours please contact our

Group Sales team directly on 01865 320770

or [email protected]

to discuss details. We can tailor tours to

suit any groups big or small, old or young.

Advance booking is essential. Ticket is for guided-tour only.

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THOROUGHLY MADCAP FUN!

Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady

of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie

is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment.

Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie

tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has moved to the city

in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and

jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the

rules of love and social behaviour were changing forever.

Based on the popular movie, the stage version of

Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of new

songs and bright dance numbers.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD on behalf of MUSIC THEATER INTERNATIONAL of New York

Original story and screenplay by Richard Morris for Universal Pictures Film.

Originally produced for Broadway by Michael Leavitt, Fox Theatricals,

Hal Luftig, Stewart F. Lane, James L. Nederlander, Independent Presenters

Network. L. Mages/M. Glick Berinstein/Manochenan/Dramatic Forces,

John York Noble & Whoopi Goldberg

TUE 22 - SAT 26 MAYTue - Sat eves 7.30pm

Sat mat 2.30pm

TICKETS £16 - £22

ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off all perfs. (Prices A - C)

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BOOK BY

RICHARD MORRIS

NEW MUSIC BY

JEANINE TESORI

NEW LYRICS BY

DICK SCANLAN

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‘TAPTASTIC!’NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST

‘QUALITY STREET’OXFORD MAIL

COME AND MEET THOSE DANCING FEET

STARRING

DAVE WILLETTS & MARTI WEBBWinner of the 1980 Tony Award for Best New Musical and

the 2001 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical: 42nd Street -

the timeless, inspiring tale of small town Peggy Sawyer’s

rise from chorus line to Broadway star.

And those songs! Lullaby of Broadway, We’re in the Money,

Shuffle Off to Buffalo, Keep Young and Beautiful, I Only Have Eyes

For You and the spectacular title number, danced down a flight of

steps that lights up as brightly as the faces of the cast. Audiences

will find out what it’s like to float up to Musical Comedy Heaven.

Directed by the show’s author and Broadway director

Mark Bramble, the show features the stunning sets

and costumes from the US production.

‘A TOP NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT’THE SCOTSMAN

‘SUPERBLY STAGED ANDIMPECCABLY DANCED’

SURREY ADVERTISER

TUE 5 - SAT 9 JUNTue - Sat eves 7.30pm



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A FUSION OF STREET DANCE, ACROBATICS AND BALLET

FLAWLESS and

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET in

AGAINST TIMESTREETDANCE GOES CLASSICAL

Against Time is a co-production between English National Ballet and

World Dance Management created by Flawless and Jenna Lee

This incredible partnership sees English National Ballet and

World Dance Champions Flawless in Against Time - a thrilling

fusion of streetdance, acrobatics and ballet.

The story follows the battle between the students of The

Academy of Excellence and an evil manipulator who plans to end

dance by stopping time. Four of the students set off on a quest

to stop him, and along the journey the boys from Flawless and

the ballerinas celebrate all that is great about dance in 2012.

Following a performance at the O2, Flawless and

English National Ballet collaborate again to generate

dance fireworks.

★★★★ ‘THE PACING IS IMMACULATE’ DAILY EXPRESS

ON FLAWLESS

★★★★★ ‘BRAVOS TO THEM ALL’ FINANCIAL TIMES ON

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET

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THU 14 - FRI 15 JUNThu eve 7.30pm

Fri 4.30pm & 8.30pm


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MON 2 - TUE 3 JULMon - Tue eves 7.30pm

Tue mat 2.30pm

TICKETS £13.50 - £35.50(Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon. £6 off Tue

(prices A - C and premium)

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A DAZZLING EVENING OF DANCE - NOT TO BE MISSED!

PRESENTED BY ARLENE PHILLIPS AND ADAM SPIEGEL

THE STARS OF STRICTLY COME DANCING IN THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

★★★★ ‘A FEEL-GOOD EVENING. HUGELY ENTERTAINING’ DAILY EXPRESS

★★★★ ‘STAR PRESENCE AND POISE DANCED WITH EXUBERANT DELIGHT’ INDEPENDENT

Production photography by Manuel Harlan

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television

audiences for seven series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing

with their stunning Tango routines. And now they’re back by

incredible popular demand with Midnight Tango - a breathtaking

evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance

of this most exciting of dance forms to life.

Vincent and Flavia’s mesmerising choreography and fiery

chemistry command the floor with explosive Tango routines,

gravity-defying moves and feather-light footwork.

Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring

some of the finest Tango dancers in the world and live music,

Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this

intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy,

pain and passion all combine - this is a spectacular and

explosive evening not to be missed!

www.midnighttango.co.uk

ONLY 3SHOWS!

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BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC PRESENT

BOOK BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN

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MON 9 - SAT 14 JULMon - Sat eves 7.30pm



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& Sat mat (all prices & premium)

SENIOR SPECIAL Best available seats £18 at

Wed mat (price levels B & C only)


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Inspired by the smash hit multi-million selling albums Dreamboats

and Petticoats One, Two,Three, Four and Five, the West End sell out

sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of

the greatest hit songs of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era. The dazzling success

of the first four albums in the Dreamboats and Petticoats series sent

the message loud and clear. With over 2 million copies sold and

several weeks at the Number One spot in the compilation charts,

the Great British public were saying that they didn’t just want

to listen to pure nostalgia: they’d love to see it as well.

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby

compete to win a national song writing competition - and, more

importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby

discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and

rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie

Cochran, Billy Fury and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know

Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, Little Town Flirt,

Only Sixteen, Runaround Sue, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, Let It Be Me,

Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and

many more hits from music’s golden era!

Dreamboats and Petticoats - the songs will live forever!

‘I LOVED EVERY MOMENT’DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘A GREAT ROCKIN’ EVENING’DAILY EXPRESS

THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

‘THE BEST SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN. BRILLIANT’SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1

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★★★★ ‘HYSTERICALLY FUNNY’

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical

is coming to Oxford. Winner of 7 major awards including the

coveted Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all singing,

all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are

and showing what you’ve got!

Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend,

Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law

School and win him back. With some help from new-found friends

Paulette, Emmett and her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns

that it’s so much better to be smart.

Directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jerry Mitchell

(Hairspray), Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most

fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed.

★★★★★ TIME OUT

‘THE BEST SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN. BRILLIANT’SCOTT MILLS, BBC RADIO 1

‘RIGHT UP THERE ALONGSIDE

MAMMA MIA AND HAIRSPRAY’

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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TUE 11 - SAT 15 SEPTue - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm


ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Tue, Wed & Thu mat.

£5 off Wed - Thu eve (prices

A - C and premium) Excludes Fri & Sat


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DIRECT FROM 3 TRIUMPHANT YEARS IN THE WEST END!

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

‘RIDICULOUSLY ENJOYABLE FROM START TO FINISH. PERFECTION’THE INDEPENDENT

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MON 1 - SAT 6 OCTMon - Thu 7.30pm

Fri 5pm & 8.30pm

Sat 4pm & 7.30pm

TICKETS £12 - £29.50

ATG THEATRE CARD £10 off Mon. £5 off Tue - Thu

and Fri 5pm (Prices A - C)


0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)


‘PURE STAGE MAGIC, YOU’LL BE DANCING IN YOUR SEATS’SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

‘ENTRANCING, EXHILARATING, TERRIFIC’THE INDEPENDENT

Stomp, the British theatrical sensation that has become a true

phenomenon, comes to Oxford in October to celebrate an astonishing

20 years of bringing foot-stamping, finger-drumming, adrenalin-

rushing joy to audiences across the globe.

If you have never experienced Stomp then this is your chance to see

why this breathtaking show continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

With a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance,

eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters and plastic

bags to bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out

an explosively feel-good rhythm.

‘IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN STOMP, GO! IF YOU HAVE SEEN IT, TAKE SOMEONE WHO HASN’T AND

SHARE THE PLEASURE’BOSTON HERALD

THE INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT COMES TO OXFORD

www.stomp.co.uk

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA AUTUMN 2012

LA BOHÈMEPuccini’s La bohème is one of the greatest love stories ever sung.

A major new production by Annabel Arden set in Edwardian Paris.

Sung in Italian with surtitles in English

COSÌ FAN TUTTEBenjamin Davis’ warm and funny production is set

on the British seaside in the early 1960s.

Sung in Italian with surtitles in English

JEPHTHAKatie Mitchell’s electrifying staging of Handel’s searing

oratorio is a heart-stopping and poignant experience.

Sung in English with surtitles in English

Visit wno.org.uk for detailed casting, videos,

story summaries and music clips.

‘AN ADVENTURE OF THE SPIRIT,A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY’

DAVID POUTNEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC

DIRECTOR (ON WNO’S 2012/2013 SEASON)

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TUE 23 - SAT 27 OCTJephtha Tue 7pm

Così fan tutte Wed & Fri 7pm

La bohème

Thu & Sat 7.15pm

TICKETS £15 - £54

GENERAL ON SALE MON 16 APR

ATG THEATRE CARD £7.50 off if booked before

Fri 27 Jul. £5 off if booked

from Sat 28 Jul

EARLY BOOKING OFFER £10 off if booked before

Fri Jul 27 (Prices A - B,

concessionary tickets only)

FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE TALKS Jephtha Tue 23 Oct 6pm

Così fan tutte Wed 24 Oct 6pm

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‘POWERFULLY GRIPPING’THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

ON JEPHTHA

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DATESMon - Tue eves 7.30pm

Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm

TICKETS £(Premium seats available)

ATG THEATRE CARD Offer

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‘MURDER, GREED, CORRUPTION, EXPLOITATION, ADULTERY AND TREACHERY - ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS.’ So begins the international

award winning musical, Chicago.

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub

singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and along with Cell Block rival,

double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row

with the help of smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb

and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy

score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With 6 Tony, 2

Olivier, 1 Grammy, 2 Bafta and 6 Academy Awards, Chicago truly is

‘THE SHARPEST, SLICKEST SHOW ON THE BLOCK’ THE TIMES

A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer

and a cell block of sin: it would be a crime to miss it.

MON 5 - SAT 10 NOVMon - Thu eves 7.30pm

Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm


ATG THEATRE CARD Half price Mon. £5 off

Tue - Thu & Fri 5pm

(All prices and premium)


0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)


THE SEXY, SASSY WEST END SMASH HIT RETURNS

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9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical comedy, based

on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the

tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss.

They conspire to take control of the company and learn there’s

nothing they can’t do - even in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought-

provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is

about teaming up and taking care of business.

FEISTY, FUN AND OH SO FABULOUS! This show features

Dolly Parton’s original hit title song, 9 to 5 which won her an Oscar

nomination and 4 Grammy Award nominations along with her new

Tony® and Grammy nominated score. With 18 original numbers,

including Backwoods Barbie and Shine Like the Sun, that mix Broadway

and pop with Dolly’s signature witty lyrics, it will have you kicking

up your heels. Leave your daily grind behind and join in on the fun.

FRIENDSHIP, GOSSIP, POISON, MURDER? THESE GIRLS HAVE ALL OF THE FUN!

PATRICIA RESNICK

DOLLY PARTON

WRITTEN BY

MUSIC & LYRICS BY

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MON 3 - SAT 8 DEC Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed & Sat mat 2.30pm


ATG THEATRE CARD Half price on Mon 3 Dec

(prices A - B and premium)

£5 off Tue - Thu and Wed mat

(prices A - C and premium)


0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)


SHOW ’EM

WHO’S

BOSS!

Based on the 20th Century Fox PictureOriginally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009

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BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S‘DAZZLING’ MUSICAL

THE TIMES

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‘A MUSICAL THAT SURPASSES EVERYTHING AROUND IN EVERY DIMENSION’

Bill Kenwright presents one of the best loved, longest

running and most unique musicals in theatrical history.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating sensation

Starlight Express explodes back onto the Oxford

stage this Christmas.

Light years ahead of the rest, this futuristic tale about

love and hope in the face of adversity promises to take you

on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle,

energy and turbo charged excitement, combined with an

electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes, some

of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits and

extraordinary nonstop roller-choreography by TV’s

favourite dance show judge Arlene Phillips.

It’s a Christmas treat for all the family. So, put your skates on

and get down to the New Theatre as the race is truly back on!

‘EXPLOSIVEENTERTAINMENTIN EVERY SENSE.UNMISSABLE’ THE JOURNAL

‘YOU HAVE TO SEE IT, AND STILL YOU WON’T

BELIEVE IT’DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE, SUPERB, IT’S A REAL

KNOCK-OUT’BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

‘A ROCK SOLID ROLLER SKATING MUSICAL -

SENSATIONAL’THE HERALD

DAILY EXPRESS

A NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE PRODUCTION

TUE 11 - SAT 29 DECMon - Sat eves 7.30pm

Wed mats 2.30pm

Sat mats 2.30pm

Thu 13, Mon 24, Thu 27,

Fri 28 Dec 2.30pm

Wed 26 Dec 3pm (No performances on Mon 10 & Tue 25 Dec,

Wed 26 at 7.30pm, No Sunday perfs)


ATG THEATRE CARD £5 off Tue 11, Wed 12 mat & eve,

Mon 17 and Tue 18 (prices A - C

and premium) No discounts Mon 24 - Sat 29 Dec or

Fri & Sat perfs.


0844 871 3020 (bkg fee)


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PAUL MERTONOUT OF MY HEADMON 16 APR 8pm TICKETS £24 C

ATG THEATRE CARD £3 off per ticket

Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton’s brain,

along with Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki

Webster, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that

is his noggin. Away from the Have I Got News For You

desk Paul Merton proves he’s got legs as a stand-up

comedian. A night of sketches, music, magic, variety

and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls).

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THE OSMONDS THE FINAL TOUR UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL PLUS SUPPORTMON 30 APR 7.30pm TICKETS £28.50 - £30.50

For over five decades The Osmond brothers have

been entertaining sold out crowds throughout the

world and 2012 marks the year of their biggest ever

UK Tour. The tour will take fans on a journey through

their many unforgettable hits - from classics such as

One Bad Apple, Down By The Lazy River, Let Me In

and Love Me For A Reason.

THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOWWED 18 APR 7.30pm

TICKETS £23 - £27

Celebrating 27 years of the UK’s original and

premier 60s show. Featuring Peter Noone (I’m

into Something Good, No Milk Today). From the USA,

Chris Montez (Let’s Dance,The More I See You) and

Brian Hyland (Ginny Come Lately, Sealed with a

Kiss). With Brian Poole (Do You Love Me, Twist

and Shout) all backed by Vanity Fare.

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE ELECTRIC ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILYSAT 21 APR 3pm TICKETS £15.50

FAMILY £48 (2 adults, 2 children) G E F

Spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and

extraordinary experiments - a fantastic live show

to blow your mind and challenge your brain! Fast,

furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live

on Tour will propel you on an exploratory theatrical

adventure. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will

entertain, inform and inspire. Suitable for age 7+.

CONCERTS & COMEDY

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COUNT ARTHUR STRONG’SCOMMAND PERFORMANCETUE 1 MAY 8pm TICKETS £16


Count Arthur Strong is back, by public demand,

with extended dates for his Command Performance.

So get your Maltesers out, roll your trouser legs up

and sit back and enjoy this wonderful show. Pausing

only to glance up from your programme to ask when

the interval is. I can guarantee you’ll have never

seen anything like it.

JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSONPLAYS THICK AS A BRICK WED 2 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £25.50 - £28.50

In 1972, Ian Anderson wrote and recorded

the Jethro Tull Progressive Rock classic album

Thick As A Brick. Anderson and fellow musicians

John O’Hara, David Goodier, Florian Opahle and

Scott Hammond will take to the road to perform

the album in its entirety. In addition Anderson and

the band will also perform the brand new sequel

album, Thick As A Brick 2.

BOOK NOW www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU STARRING JK AS ROBBIE WILLIAMSTUE 8 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £19 - £21 C G


(top price only)

Last in Oxford under the old title of One Night

of Robbie Williams, JK returns with the explosive

stage show celebrating the music of Robbie. With

fantastic stage sets, a huge cast of musicians,

singers and dancers this is the biggest show in

the world celebrating Stoke’s finest export.

BRIT FLOYD THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD SHOWWED 9 MAY 8pm TICKETS £28.50

Having performed to over a quarter of a million

fans in the UK & Europe in 2011, Brit Floyd are back

to perform a brand new show, A Foot In The Door

including all of Pink Floyd’s best work, as selected,

personally, by the Pink Floyd band members

themselves. A Brit Floyd show is truly the genuine

reincarnation of the Pink Floyd live experience.

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ONE NIGHT OF QUEENGARY MULLEN & THE WORKSSAT 12 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 C G

ATG THEATRE CARD £1.50 off per ticket

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes

live grand final, with the largest number of votes

ever received in the show’s history. One Night of

Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the

look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably

the greatest rock band of all time. This show

will rock you!

SUPER TROUPERFRI 11 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £20 C


Super Trouper, formerly Abba Mania, is now accepted

as the world’s number one touring production.

Featuring a special concert presentation, celebrating

the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way,

reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the

airwaves. Join in and enjoy all of your favourites

including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen,

Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

CONCERTS, PSYCHIC & COMEDY

SALLY MORGAN PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROADWED 16 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £24 G

Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road,

Sally’s shows are extremely entertaining thanks

to her warm and bubbly personality. You will be

witnessing mediumship in its rawest form. Observing

how the spirit world can communicate with us from

beyond the grave is an enlightening experience.

Audiences have been left amazed as she delivers

messages with astounding accuracy.

RAMIN IN CONCERT RAMIN KARIMLOOTUE 15 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £20 - £35

Ramin received global acclaim starring in The

Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Concert.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Ramin

as he performs stunning new songs from his album

and much loved West End favourites including:

The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and

Les Misérables, which Ramin is currently starring in.

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RHOD GILBERTTHE MAN WITH THE FLAMING BATTENBERG TATTOOTHU 17 MAY 8pm TICKETS £26

Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling

stand-up DVDs, multi -award winning Welsh wonder

Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new

live show. A regular on Live At The Apollo and with

his own BBC One show Ask Rhod Gilbert, he’s one

of the world’s hottest comedians.

Recommended age 16+.www.rhodgilbertcomedian.com

BACK FOR GOODFRI 18 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 C


With 5 star Ticketmaster reviews nationwide, the

boys are back! Recreating the magic of Take That

live in concert in their own inimitable style. If you like

Take That you will love Back For Good! Sensational

dance routines, spectacular costumes and uncanny

live performances, you will be singing and dancing

within minutes and left with little doubt that you are

watching The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time.

SIMON AMSTELLNUMBSUN 27 MAY 8pm TICKETS £22

The award-winning comedian, actor/screenwriter

(Grandma’s House) and presenter (Never Mind the

Buzzcocks, Popworld) returns with a brand new

stand-up tour for 2012. Intensely vulnerable and

painfully honest, Amstell attempts again to heal

himself in public, following 2009’s critically

acclaimed Do Nothing. With special guest

Daniel Simonsen.

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY STARRING ROGER DEAN & THE LAZY BOYSSAT 19 MAY 7.30pm TICKETS £21 C


If you saw the film Walk the Line then you will not

want to miss this fantastic show! Roger Dean

perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash along

with his band The Lazy Boys performing classic hits

such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line,

Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt.


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CONCERTS, COMEDY & FAMILY

BUDDY HOLLY A LEGEND REBORNWED 13 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £23 C


Starring the 60s icon Jess Conrad, the UK’s number

one Buddy Marc Robinson, The Big Bopper from the

West End’s Buddy and Tracy Lea as Connie Francis -

all backed by a band reminiscent of the Crickets in

their fifties heyday. Prepare for an evening of non-

stop rock ’n’ roll hits including Peggy Sue, That’ll

Be The Day and Oh Boy. www.easytheatres.com

OUT OF THE BLUEMON 11 - TUE 12 JUN 7.30pm TICKETS £16 C G


Oxford’s all-male a cappella group and stars of

Britain’s Got Talent take to the stage for their annual

all-vocal extravaganza, showcasing their award-

winning combination of vibrant vocals, outrageously

unprofessional choreography and occasionally

intentional comedy for two nights only!

‘BRILLIANT!’ MICHAEL MCINTYRE

www.ootb.org.uk www.facebook.com/ootboxford @ootboxford

THE WIGGLES LIVE IN CONCERTSAT 16 JUN 1pm & 4pm TICKETS £16 F

The fab four from Australia are very proud to be

bringing their world famous live show back to

Oxford. They’ll be bringing their big hits such as Hot

Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A Bye Your Bear and Toot

Toot Chugga Chugga and more in a show jam packed

with audience favourites! Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray,

Greg and your friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur,

Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the

Octopus and the world famous Wiggly dancers.

THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVESUN 1 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £29.50 C

The legendary radio and TV cast are reunited on

stage as Douglas Adams’ immortal creation explodes

back into life, reborn in this ground-breaking new

stage production - a radio show like you’ve never

seen before - in surround sound, packed with

laughter, robots, really wild sound effects

and drinks with silly names.

www.hitchhikerslive.com

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THE DRIFTERSMASQUERADE TOURSAT 7 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £25

As one of the biggest selling groups of all time,

The Drifters has featured over 65 different

vocalists in almost six decades. Following the

successful gold album Up On The Roof released

in 2011, The Drifters are back on tour performing

hits such as Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last

Dance, Up On The Roof and many more.

www.theofficialdrifters.com

ALAN DAVIESLIFE IS PAIN FRI 28 SEP 8pm TICKETS £25


Over a decade since his last stand-up show,

and following a huge tour of Australia in 2011,

Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic

television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI,

makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up

this autumn.

Recommended age 16+

FRANKIE BOYLETHE LAST DAYS OF SODOM FRI 31 AUG - SAT 1 SEP 8pm TICKETS £26

Frankie Boyle has been pilloried, misrepresented

and demonised. And for what? For Telling It Like It Is.

Now he will attempt a final tour, to heal Britain’s

fools. To support its rioters. To offer the inchoate

laughter of despair to a culture in freefall.

These are The Last Days of Sodom.

Recommended age 16+

JIVE TALKIN’ THE BEE GEES STORYFRI 6 JUL 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 C G


Featuring stunningly convincing vocals, the three

leading men create a truly emotional musical

journey. Career highs include starring in London’s

West End, numerous world wide TV appearances

and performing live with the Bee Gees themselves!

Book early to avoid a tragedy!


CONCERTS & COMEDY

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LEVEL 42 PLUS SPECIAL GUESTSSUN 7 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £27

Level 42 took the 80s by storm with their brand

of bass driven jazz funk that came from the

underground soul scene of wedge hair cuts,

pegged trousers, sharp shoes and soul patrols.

Their hits include Running in the Family, Lessons

In Love, Leaving Me Now, Hot Water and

Something About You.

MARK WATSONSAT 29 SEP 7.30pm TICKETS £16

Mark Watson was a victim of identity theft.

Someone successfully posed as him and took all

his money. It made him think about the power of

the internet, identity, the way to stop crime forever.

He is now ready to present his findings, laced with

a barrage of new jokes, stories, observations

and anecdotes.

Recommended age 16+

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

CLUBLOUNGE

VIPTurn a special visit

into a very special visit and upgrade to Club

Lounge VIP!Your benefits include:

Use of our luxurious Club Lounge with

dedicated Club Lounge staff

Your Club Lounge VIP identification to

bypass the arrival and bar crowds

A complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival

(or soft drink alternative) and coffee post show

You deserve a little extra so please book now!

Book in advance to reserve a space or take a

chance and ask to be upgraded at the time of

your arrival. All for only £15 per person!

ATG Theatre Card members just

£13.50 per person

(Price does not include show ticket)

Either upgrade for today’s show,

or book for your next visit.

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AL MURRAY THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOURFRI 19 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £26.50

Broken Britain may be staring into an empty pint glass, but don’t lose

hope - Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with

an epic new show. The irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his

premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery this

autumn, as part of his 2012 The Only Way is Epic Tour. Parental discretion advised. Show contains adult themes.

JOOLS HOLLANDSUN 28 OCT 7.30pm TICKETS £35.50

Boogie-woogie piano master Jools Holland is set to take his Rhythm

& Blues Orchestra on the road once again, with special guest Mark

Almond. Also featuring Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and acclaimed

trombonist Rico Rodriguez. A foot-stomping show-stopping

performance that never fails to leave the audience wanting more.

ONE NIGHT OF ELVISMON 12 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £19.50 - £21 G


Don’t miss this amazing Elvis show with the remarkable tribute

artist Lee ‘Memphis’ King - awarded the ultimate accolade of

World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist. With a big band to recreate

the Elvis Vegas years, multimedia screens and projections.

KEVIN BRIDGESTHE STORY CONTINUESTUE 13 NOV 8pm TICKETS £22

Kevin Bridges will be returning to the road in the Autumn of 2012

with a brand new show. The tour will include England, Ireland,

Scotland and Wales and his home city of Glasgow.

Recommended age 15+

JASON BYRNEPEOPLE’S PUPPETEERSAT 17 NOV 8pm TICKETS £18.50

After the phenomenal success of his Cirque Du Byrne Tour,

Jason Byrne is bringing a brand new show back to the cities of

Britain. People’s Puppeteer will have new stories, new props,

and more of his trademark high octane lunacy. Recommended age 16+

AUTUMN EVENTS ON SALE NOW


GREG DAVIES THE BACK OF MY MUM’S HEADTHU 22 NOV 8pm TICKETS £21

Best-known as the sardonic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert, in the

BAFTA award-winning The Inbetweeners, the critically acclaimed

Greg Davies follows his sell-out, Foster’s comedy award nominated

show with a brand new stand-up tour, The Back of My Mum’s Head.

Parental guidance

JOAN ARMATRADINGWITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS WOODSUN 18 NOV 7.30pm TICKETS £29.50

Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novello

winner singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE returns to Oxford.

The 2012 tour will see Joan performing Love and Affection amongst

many other firm favourites

PETER ANDRE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTSTUE 20 NOV Doors 7pm TICKETS £29.50 - £76

Following a massive arena tour in 2010, selling over 150,000 concert

tickets in the process, Peter Andre is back for a UK tour. Over the past

few years Peter has released two studio albums, headlined two sold

out tours and starred in a hit television series. PRS also awarded

him the title of ‘Hardest Working Man in Pop’.

ROSS NOBLE MINDBLENDERSAT 24 NOV 8pm TICKETS £25

After a two year break Ross Noble, the demonic scarecrow

himself, is back doing what he does best. Famed for his fiery

and fluid freewheeling style, Noble creates comedy gold

from tiny particles of random nonsense.

Recommended age 15+

JIMMY CARR GAGGING ORDERSAT 2 FEB 2013 8pm TICKETS £26

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order

promises to be an hilarious night out - let’s see shall we. The show

will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever,

some rude and a few totally unacceptable.

Recommended age 16+.

AUTUMN EVENTS ON SALE NOW

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BOOKING INFORMATIONBOX OFFICE New Theatre,

George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG

IN PERSON

Visit the Box Office at the New Theatre

Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm (30 minutes after

the main act takes to the stage on event

nights). Sundays and Public Holidays

– open 2 hours before advertised

performance time (or 1 hour before for

perfs beginning at 11am or earlier)

TELEPHONE BOOKINGS

0844 871 3020

Calls charged at national rate, subject

to bkg/transaction fee.

GROUPS 10+ HOTLINE

0844 871 3040

By phone Mon - Fri 9.30am - 6pm

ONLINE

www.atgtickets.com/oxford (bkg fee)

POSTAL BOOKINGS

State the performance and choice of

seats, enclosing a cheque or Postal order.

Mail to: The Box Office, New Theatre,

George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AG. 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. Cheques must be received no less

than 1 month prior to the performance

date to allow payments to clear before the

show. Tickets will be printed and available

for collection on

the day of the performance.

CONCESSIONS

Shows with these symbols have the

following concessions available:

C Seniors/Children/Students/

Reg. Unemployed

G Groups of 10 or more

E Schools

F Family

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.

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Tickets cannot be refunded. We can offer

exchanges for a different performance of

the same production, subject to

availability. We can only exchange tickets

for the same value, or higher on payment

of the difference. There will be a 10%

exchange fee (free for ATG Theatre Card

holders). Terms and conditions apply.

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 apply to some

shows. 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 3040.

ATG THEATRE CARD

ATG Theatre Card offers are subject to

availability on selected seat prices and

for a max. 4 tickets per Card. Please

book early to avoid disappointment.

EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL

Services for patrons with disabilities.

For further information on our

services and facilities including signed

performances, captioned and audio

described performances please call the

Disability Hotline on 01865 320770

(Mon - Fri 9.30am-6pm or via email at

access4alloxford@

theambassadors.com

Coming into line with the Disability

Equality Act of 2010, we have amended

our accessible ticketing policy to ensure

equality for all patrons. As of Mon 26 Sep,

patrons with access requirements will be

offered the best seats available based

upon: Their choice of price bands and

their access requirements. Our staff will

always aim to meet a patron’s access

requirements within the limitations of

seat availability in the patron’s chosen

price band. The theatre has space for

4 wheelchairs and 5 companions per

performance. There is step-free access

to the Box Office and main foyer and a

wheelchair lift to take patrons to the

wheelchair area of the stalls.

HEARING IMPAIRED

The theatre has infra-red system.

Headsets and loop necklaces available

from the Duty Manager.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED

For a large print version of this brochure,

please contact the marketing department

on 01865 320773.

VENUE IMPROVEMENTS

The ticket price for certain shows may

include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s

restoration fund.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All 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 handling fee. An

additional credit card surcharge may

apply for certain events when booking in

person at the box office. 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

Theatre reserves the right to make

such alterations that become necessary.

If you wish to comment on any aspect of

your telephone or internet booking

please call customer services on

0844 871 7627.

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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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUPCo-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in

1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) is the

largest owner/operator of theatres in the UK with 39

venues, an internationally recognised theatre

producer and a leader in theatre ticketing services

through ATG Tickets. ATG’s impressive portfolio of

West End theatres includes historic buildings such as

the Apollo Victoria, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of

York’s, Fortune, Harold Pinter, Lyceum, Phoenix,

Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy, Trafalgar Studio 1 and

Trafalgar Studio 2. ATG’s regional theatres include The

Ambassadors Woking encompassing the New Victoria

and Rhoda McGaw Theatres and the award-winning 6

screen cinema complex, Ambassador Cinemas;

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; Grand Opera

House, York. ATG has been behind some of the most

successful and innovative productions in Britain and

internationally. Current and recent ATG

co-productions include Ghost the Musical, South

Pacific, All New People, Monkee Business, Matthew

Bourne’s The Nutcracker!, Legally Blonde the Musical,

Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Misanthrope, West Side

Story, Elling, Guys and Dolls, Sweeney Todd, Company,

Exit the King and The Rocky Horror Show.

This brochure is printed on

responsibly sourced FSC

paper. Please continue to help

the environment by recycling it.

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