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Evening with Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood


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The Friends of the Palace TheatreThe Friends of the Palace Theatre were formed in 2002 to aid and assist the ailing and deteriorating Palace Theatre in Paignton. Restricted disability access, flat floor auditorium, poor visibility lines, cramped bar - look at the Palace Theatre today! Sympathetically renovated to include full disability access, raked seating which gives a full view of the stage from any seat in the house, enlarged comfortable bar and backstage facilities brought up to standard for a modern 21st century theatre. This lovely old building has been brought back to life as a community asset for all to enjoy.

The Friends is now a well organised club of supporters who raise funds to improve the facilities, and to maintain the Palace Theatre as a technically advanced and attractive venue for amateur and professional productions alike. Having raised over £100,000 towards the initial refurbishment, they continue to contribute to additional improvements. But there is still more to do.

The Friends are about to embark on a second exciting phase of the refurbishment project. They have submitted plans to Torbay Council to revamp the Arena area. The plans include a new entrance and wheelchair friendly lobby, a new toilet block and a welcoming access to the refurbished main hall.

The Palace Theatre is, in a very real sense, a community resource we must all treasure.

There is much important work to be done regarding this second phase, but the Friends are not just about raising money. They are a lively social group who support and promote all the performing arts and encourage the people of Torbay to get involved.

We are keen to increase our membership, to widen our influence, and to encourage as many residents of Torbay as possible to take an active interest in this, their community theatre. Membership entitles you to discount tickets on some productions, a regular newsletter keeping you informed of forthcoming shows, and the various social events. There are regular coffee mornings, trips, lunches, and fund raising activities and social occasions to enjoy.

For more information pick up a Friends of the Palace Theatre brochure from the foyer or contact Marion Smith at [email protected]

PLEASE JOIN US AND GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Patrons: John Nettles, Pam Ayres, Leon Winston, Kate Reeves

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Booking Information

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Ticket CollectionYou may collect your tickets from the Box Office during normal opening hours, but preferably 30 mins before a performance begins. We are happy to post pre-purchased tickets to you, at a charge of 75p postage & packing per booking.

i Box Office Opening Times i MON-FRI = 10.30am – 5.30pm • SAT = 10.30am – 4.00pm

i Closed Sundays, with extended hours on all performance days

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i Wednesday 8th – Saturday 11th October 2014

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £11.00

i Concessions Available

QUARTET

Written by Ronald Harwood

Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred are in a home for retired opera singers. Each year on 10th October, there is a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday. Jean, who used to be married to Reggie, arrives at the home and disrupts their equilibrium. She still acts like a diva and refuses to sing. But the show must go on ...

By turns funny and poignant, Quartet premiered in September 1999 at the Albery Theatre London. More recently a very successful film of Quartet has been made starring Maggie Smith.

Bijou Theatre Productions

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XXVic

Baulton Liverpool Comedian

XXVivien

Lesley & Barry West

Tribute to the musicals

XXPaper Girl

trio Kate Bush & moreXX

Showtime Dancers

Starburst

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Holgate Tribute to Rock

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Colin Reece &

Drew Millin 60’s & Everly Brothers

XXMichael

Jamie Carter Impressionist

London Palladium

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New For 2014 - Stepback Tribute Show

This show really does feel like A Step Back in Time with some fantastic acts on show, Liverpool funny man Vic Baulton leads the way with his own special brand of humour and he is ably supported by plenty of quality acts including Mike Carter, who has performed in two Royal command performances, the fabulous Vivien Lesley and Barry West, The Hilarious Stage Door Johnnies, Brilliant Duo – Colin Reece and Drew Millin, Great Act Good Time Rock and Roll with Mike Holgate, Paper Girl Trio including Kate Bush Tribute and Showtime Dancers from Miss Jenny School of Dancing!

So re-live some of the golden years of music and comedy and join us as we ‘Step Back in Time’. This really is a show not to be missed.

Chosen Charity for 2014 is the Children’s Hospice South West

Get your tickets early as this is always a popular night at the theatre

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i Saturday 18th October 2014 i 7.30pm i Tickets £12.00 Adult i £7.00 Children

i Concessions £10.00

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Showtime Special

Stepback Tribute Show

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i Thursday 23rd October 2014

i 8.00pm

i Tickets £13.50

i No concessions

Steve Gibbons BandPlus Support Band

Unique and timeless – the legend that is Steve Gibbons has withstood the fads and fashions of the music business for over four decades. Analyse his music and superb self-penned songs and you’ll find the influences of blues, country, even psychedelia.

With a huge international following, Steve’s long career has encompassed 17 albums. Along the way he has worked and toured with many bands including The Who, Little Feat, Lynyrd Skynyrd and E.L.O. In 1981, SGB responded to an invitation from the German Democratic Republic and became the first western rock band to tour the major cities of the former East Germany.

With a huge repertoire of original material to draw on, Steve’s set list is always fresh and surprising. He draws the audience into a musical world with its own special history and culture; in his hands rock & roll is a magical force.

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Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll!

i Friday 24 October 2014

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £16.50

Jukebox & Bobbysox A Great Night’s Entertainment

Now in its second year, Jukebox & Bobbysox is a 50s/60s stage show that soon gets audiences rockin’, clappin’ and dancing in the aisles -- a high energy show that celebrates the songs of the most influential decades in the history of music . It also includes many many hits from this era which are guaranteed to appeal to audiences of all ages.

Add to that a live band, colourful costumes, an excellent stage set plus fully choreographed routines performed by The Bobbysox Dancers and you have a show that never fails to impress and entertain.

www.jukeboxandbobbysox.co.uk

. . .a high energy show that celebrates the songs of the most influential decades. . .


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Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll!

i Saturday 25th October 2014

i 8.00pm

i Tickets £15.00

Classic Clapton Performed by After Midnight

AFTER MIDNIGHT are the World’s No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band featuring front-man Mike Hall.

The band was formed in 1985 in Newcastle upon Tyne long before the term “tribute band” was invented, and named themselves ‘’After Midnight’’ after Eric Clapton’s first solo hit. Their ability to re-create Clapton’s electrifying stage performances really caught the audience’s imagination. In guitar/vocalist Mike Hall, the band possesses a front man who not only looks like Eric, he sings and plays guitar like him too!

In 1999, Mike won a national look-alike competition held at Madame Tussauds, London. Mike has met Slowhand twice, and even received a message of encouragement from the guitar maestro (written on a Concorde menu).

Playing a set of nearly two hours of Classic Clapton - This is a must for all “Slowhand” fans

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i Friday 7th November 2014

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £15.00


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Rolling Back the Years

Another sensational show from the producers of ‘Memory Lane’, ‘Memories are made of This’ and ‘All our Yesterdays’. A stunning roller coaster ride of nostalgia. Featuring tributes to some of the world’s greatest stars, including Glen Miller, Fred Astaire, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Dolly Parton and The Beatles.

Also including a taste of some of the greatest movies and musical numbers of all time. All beautifully choreographed along with stunning costumes. Performed by four world-class singers and featuring the brilliant ‘Memory Lane’ dancers.

Don’t miss one of the biggest nostalgia shows in the UK


i Saturday 15th November 2014

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £17.00


Buddy HollyRave On

The U.K.’s top tribute to Buddy Holly, Marc Robinson, invites you to Rave On at The Palace Theatre, Paignton.Performing all of Holly’s favourite hits including That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Rave On, Oh Boy, Raining in my Heart and Think It Over and supported by the outstanding Counterfeit Crickets, this is the quintessential night of rock ‘n’ roll. Joining ‘Buddy’ will be the King himself, ‘Elvis’ in the guise of the sensational Steve Halliday who will also be performing everyone’s favourite Elvis songs. Two rock ‘n’ roll icons – one incredible night!

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i Wednesday 19th – Saturday 22nd November 2014

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £11.00

i Concessions Available

Season’s Greetings

A comedy by Alan Ayckbourn

Half a dozen of relatives and friends are celebrating Christmas with Neville and Belinda. Petty, and not so petty, squabbles break out. Christmas presents are rifled, mechanical toys are set off. Hilarious highlights include a chaotically incompetent puppet show and a midnight love scene that goes wrong.

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BIJOU Theatre Productions

This year Paignton Pantomime Productions will be presenting its 80th consecutive panto and promising to make it the best ever.

“Aladdin” runs from the 21st December to the 4th January and with seven matinees is a “must see” for all the family. All this and another fact – there is no ticket price increase on last year – and that’s magic!

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i December 2014

i 21st-2.30pm, 22nd-7.30pm, 23rd-7.30pm, 26th-2.30pm, 27th-2.30pm, 28th-2.30pm, 29th-7.30pm, 30th-7.30pm.

i January 2015

i 1st-2.30pm, 2nd-7.30pm, 3rd-2.30pm & 7.30pm, 4th-2.30pm.

i Adults £12.00

i Children £10.00

i Senior Citizens £11.00

Aladdin

A full company of principals, senior dancers, panto babes, an adult chorus and a professional 4 piece band will transport you to the colourful land of China via Egypt. Rub the magic lamp,

enter the cave of wonders and marvel at the stunning sets, glittering costumes, wonderful songs and dazzling dancing that our PPP audiences have

come to expect – topped off with laughter and audience participation aplenty!

Last year the Herald Express tweeted “Brilliant” before giving PPP’s “Sleeping Beauty” a five star rating, the third five star rating in four years. “Nothing amateurish about it”, “a genuine warmth”, “Criticisms? None”, “fantastic performance” and “a truly spectacular show” were all included in the Herald Express review.

This year PPP is pleased to support “Brainwave” as its nominated charity and which has a shop in Palace

Avenue, Paignton. The children the charity work with have a range of conditions

including Autism, brain injuries such as Cerebral Palsy and genetic conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.

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i Saturday 10th January 2015

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £19.00



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The Circus of Horrors - The Night of the Zombie

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent & now a West End smash is back to mark its 20th Anniversary in spectacular style. The show started its gruesome begging at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival and became an instant hit, touring all over the world from Chile to Chatham, Argentina to Aberdeen, Japan to Jersey including festival appearances with Alice Cooper, Eminem, Motley Crue, Oasis, Iron Maiden, The Manic St Preachers, Marilyn Manson and many more.

The latest incarnation ‘The Night of the Zombie’ is set in 2020, a decrepit & corpse ridden London, plagued by a swamp of Zombies. In a city ruled by the undead & climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse. The story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shocks – all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, sword swallowers, knife throwers, daredevil balancing acts, astounding aerialists, a demon dwarf, a Guinness World Record holding ‘hairculian’ hair hanging beauty, Sinister Sisters, gyrating & fire limboing acrobats & much more.

Performed by an almighty cast with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek and the devil driver Rock ‘n’ Roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell.

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i Sunday 11th January 2015

i 3.00pm

i Tickets £10.00

i Children £8.00


Sleeping Beauty

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Wonder Productions are pleased to be back at the Palace Theatre this year following on from their sell out performances of Dick Whittington and Jack and the Beanstalk with this year’s ALL NEW production of Sleeping Beauty.

As Once upon a time …... in a land far far away, friends and family gather to celebrate the birth of a beautiful Princess, where gifts of beauty, wit and grace are bestowed upon her. But not everyone’s in the mood for celebrating! Cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse, on her 18th birthday she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die.

In true pantomime style, the good Fairy offers some hope. She changes the spell to ensure that the Princess won’t die, but becomes destined to spend her life as the Sleeping Beauty … until awakened by true love’s kiss.

This really is a Christmas treat not to be missed!

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i Wednesday 11th - Saturday 14th February 2015

i 7.30pm i Tickets £11.00 i Concessions £10.00 i Child £9.00


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HumbleBoyBy Charlotte Jones

All is not well in the humble hive.

Felix a brilliant scientist returns home following the death of his father [a bee keeper]. His homecoming is not easy as he has to cope with a difficult and demanding mother. He needs to find unity and to sort out his chaotic home life. Parallels are drawn to the plot of Hamlet in this very amusing play.

A wry witty and very funny portrait of middle class England

i Wednesday 18th February 2015 i 2.30pm i Tickets Adults £12.00 i Concessions £10.00 i Child £8.00 i Family Tickets available

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

There’s no place like The Palace Theatre, Paignton this February, when this magical family production tornado’s back in town.

Join Dorothy and her canine companion Toto as they’re whisked away to the ‘Merry Old Land of Oz’ in search of the ‘Wonderful Wizard of Oz’.

Follow Dorothy and Toto on their journey along the yellow brick road as they meet some new friends along the way! But beware of the Wicked Witch who will stop at

nothing to get her hands on those sparkling ruby slippers!

Starring an international cast of talented performers! So click your heels together and grab your tickets now for this dazzling production featuring all your favourite songs from the classic movie and more!

‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’. . .

When dreams really do come true!

Don’t miss this fantastic show, get your tickets booked early!

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i Sunday 1st March 2015

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £16.50

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’,

‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

“Fantastic”

BBC Radio 2

“Authentic and Exciting”

The Stage

www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com


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50th Anniversary Tour

Tickets £12.00, Concessions OAPs, students & children £10.00Produced by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

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i Friday 20th & Saturday 21st March 2015

i 7.30pm (and 2.30pm on 21st) i Tickets £12.00 i Concessions/Child £10.00

Noel & Gertie

Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence formed a legendary on and off stage partnership in the 1930s. They looked rich, they were elegant; they sang, they danced, they made jokes through clenched cigarette holders. They were impeccable.

Noël Coward had a polished witticism for every occasion. To many he is known as a playwright, creating such classics as ‘Private Lives’, ‘Present Laughter’, ‘Blithe Spirit’ and ‘Hay Fever’, and to others as the composer of timeless songs such as Mad About the Boy, I’ll See You Again, and Mad Dogs and Englishmen.

Gertrude Lawrence was a celebrated actress who triumphed on stage in the world premiere productions of ‘Lady in the Dark’ and ‘The King and I’. Together, they formed a remarkable team and their friendship became show business legend.

Sheridan Morley’s irresistible and

sophisticated entertainment is crafted from diaries and letters between Coward and Lawrence and features songs, sketches and scenes from his best loved works, including ‘Private Lives’, ‘Brief Encounter’ and ‘Tonight at 8.00’. Coward’s talent wasn’t simply to amuse but also to hold a mirror up to the frailty of the human condition.

‘Noël and Gertie’ is highly entertaining, strangely familiar and surprisingly touching. Starring Julie Smith and Martin Harris, both familiar faces of the local stage, these two versatile and hugely experienced musical theatre actors bring the lives of Gertude Lawrence and Noel Coward to life in what promises to be a real musical treat. If you love musical theatre, celebrity, gossip, glamour, the plays of Noël Coward; if you love shows like ‘Downton Abbey’, ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Poirot’, then you’ll love ‘Noël and Gertie’ - a glittering evening of sophistication, delight, wit, song and dance.


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i Friday 27th & Saturday 28th March 2015

i 8.00pm

i Tickets £12.00


The Curtain Falls

‘Had me laughing, crying and finally empowered me!’

A Play About The Demise Of Variety, Love and Friendship. It’s the hottest summer on record and the heat in the dressing room is just as uncomfortable as the heat outside. Egos and personalities collide in this story of backstage rivalry duringthe biggest summer show of 1976. This hilarious bunch of characters play out a tender story of love and failed friendship through the midst of 1970s variety humour.

Written By:Dean WintersSteve LaisterDirected By:Dave Short

Produced By:Keith Price

Some scenes contain adult humour & content.Over 16’s Only.

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The music of Abba never fails to generate a fantastic night of entertainment! Appealing to all age groups “TAKE A CHANCE ON US!” is a fantastic show containing the finest musicians, stunning live vocals and amazing harmonies, celebrating the music of ABBA. The show has professional voiceovers, costume changes, choreographed dance routines, encourages audience participation and of course includes all the well known and favourite Abba Hits such as Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Dancing Queen to name just a few! The performers bring energy and fun to the stage that will ensure you will have a fantastic night to remember! So put on your platform boots and funky suits and come along and join us!

i Saturday 18th April 2015

i 8.00pm

i Tickets £12.00


Take a Chance On Us!


ABBA - TAKE A CHANCE ON US!

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Some scenes contain adult humour & content.Over 16’s Only.

i Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th April 2015

i 7.30pm i Tickets £11.00 i Concessions £10.00 i Child £9.00


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It Runs in the FamilyBy Ray Cooney

Doctor David Mortimer is about to address an important conference which could earn him a knighthood. As he finishes writing his speech an old flame arrives and announces that the relationship they had resulted in a son who is downstairs waiting to meet his father. Frantic to hide this from everyone David has to invent all sorts of characters to prevent the truth from emerging.


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i Thursday 30th April 2015

i 7.30pm

i Tickets £14.00

An Evening with Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood

For the past ten years Theatres have been subjected to tribute after tribute..

Everyone is looking for something different …Finally it has arrived. We at Retro Music bring you just that ‘A unique experience with the fantastic musical hits from the great Rod Stewart.

Is this show just another tribute show to Rod?…..absolutely NOT…..

Joining him on stage is another star with equal musical talent but with the added advantage of being a Ronnie Wood look alike…..

What’s lacking?? we asked ourselves….

A band…. A show of this quality needed a live backing band …NOT backing tracks.

So Enter ‘The Party Boys… an eight piece of top class proven professional musicians…complete with backing vocalists.

And we were there… Add…. Lights….Smoke…..Costumes, stage presence and loads of personality and you have.

AN EVENING WITH ROD and RONNIE - And not a backing track in sight. You will be dancing in the aisles with this one!

An Evening with Rod & Ronnie

If you love Rod Stewart this show will blowyour socks off!

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October 20148th - 11th Quartet 18th Showtime Special - Stepback Tribute Show 23rd Steve Gibbons Band24th Jukebox & Bobbysox 25th Classic Clapton

November 20147th Rolling Back the Years 15th Buddy Holly Rave On19th-22nd Season’s Greetings

December 2014/January 2015 21st Dec - 4th Jan Aladdin 10th The Circus of Horrors11th Sleeping Beauty

February 2015 11th - 14th Humble Boy18th The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

March 2015 1st The Simon & Garfunkel Story20th - 21st Noel & Gertie27th - 28th The Curtain Falls

April 2015 18th Take A Chance On Us!22nd - 25th It Runs in the Family30th An Evening with Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood

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