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Vincent & Flavia

V incent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six

series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show - Midnight Tango – a breathtaking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life.

Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world, Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into a 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!

Both Vincent and Flavia are true born Italians; however whilst Vincent came to England in his late teens, Flavia came to England as a very young child.

All of Vincent’s family are dancers so his career is something that, he says, “was bound to happen as dancing is such a massive part of Italian life”. His parents are professional dance teachers in both Ballroom and Latin and his sister although at university manages to

teach street dance, hip hop and aerobics in her spare time.

Flavia started dancing at six when her parents sent her to Saturday classes at a dance school in Guildford. One of six children and always encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities, all her siblings had attended ballet classes in Italy, however on arrival here, there was no suitable ballet class locally so Flavia was sent to ‘Danceschool’ - a local ballroom school.

Vincent says that both he and Flavia are very moody so they like the types of dance where they can reflect this. One of their favourite dances is the Rumba as “It’s so seductive and sexy and complements our Italian mood!” but their main love is the Argentine Tango as “It’s so passionate and Flavia and I just love performing it so much”.

“It’s so passionate and Flavia and I just love performing it so much”

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Birmingham Stage are one of the UK’s most successful companies at staging children’s classics for family audiences. Their past triumphs include several adaptations of Dahl stories like George’s Marvellous Medicine, James and the Giant Peach and Danny the Champion of the World, plus Tom’s Midnight Garden, The Jungle Book, more Horrible Histories productions, and of course the mind boggling Horrible Science which visited the Pavilions back in May 2010!

These two ‘Horrible Histories’ shows are both great fun and also show children (and adults!) what it was really like to live in the Roman and Egyptian periods - concentrating on the aspects most history books and teachers don’t tell you about – they manage to be horribly ‘yucky’ and very funny while still teaching you lots of useful historical facts!

The Ruthless Romans shows how the Romans made murder into a sport in the Coliseum. There are eight evil Emperors, lots of killer Kings plus masses of gory gladiators and grim ghouls. You will really feel what it was like to be a Roman soldier in the greatest army the world has ever seen – including having to duck lots of arrows thanks to the 3D Bogglevision!

In The Awful Egyptians you will be looking over Howard Carter’s shoulder as he peers into Tutankhamen’s tomb for the very first time. You’ll learn the truth about the creepy curses, ‘phabulous’ Pharaohs, mean mummies and gruesome grave robbers, on this fabulously horrible journey into the land of the Pharaohs! See a trailer of the shows at www.birminghamstage.com

“A broad, funny and surprisingly hard hitting entertainment. The sheer novelty of BOGGLEVISION adds immeasurably to youthful excitement and makes this show something very special indeed!” The Stage

“The latest sensation on the theatrical block. The audience shrieked as arrows whizzed over the stalls and the children were hooked” ★★★★ The Times

“I learned more in two hours than I ever did at school. HORRIBLE HISTORIES is bloody, gory and fun all the way!” Hull Daily Mail

Plymouth Pavilions are very excited to be welcoming back to Plymouth the wonderful Birmingham Stage Company, who are bringing these two fantastically funny Horrible Histories shows to our stage.

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HORRID FACTS!• Did you know that if a Roman owed a

lot of people money they could all take a slice of him with a knife as payment!

• The Roman Emperor, Vitellus invented a pie made from the tongues of flamingos and brains of peacocks!

• A Roman cure for snake bite was to rub pig droppings onto the bite and then pour wine mixed with the herb Fennel up your nose!

• Egyptian remedies were just as bad... To cure baldness they mixed viper’s oil with bat ears and rubbed it all over the bald patch. If you had a toothache you were advised to cut a live mouse in half then while it was warm and fresh place it in your mouth.

• To show his success in battle an Egyptian soldier would take home the severed right hand of each of the dead he’d killed so the Pharaohs could count the number of their enemy’s soldiers they’d killed in the battle!

HORRIBLY FUN TRIVIA

1 Which Roman ‘superstar’ general

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Thursday 27 January Doors at 7pm Tickets: £30

Having won the fifth series of X Factor, UK pop goddess Alexandra Burke is set to light up the country with her debut UK tour in 2011! The ‘All Night Long’ tour will see the songstress play a massive 18 dates around the country including Plymouth Pavilions this January.

Alexandra released her A-list produced debut album ‘Overcome’ in 2009. The album went straight to number one in the UK, and has already born four huge chart hits including her tour’s title ‘All Night Long’, ‘Broken Heels’ and two number one singles ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Bad Boys’ featuring Flo Rida. Not bad for the girl from North London turned diva!

Alexandra Burke SOLD OUT

Saturday 5 February Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £27.50, £23.50, £18.50

Join the Johann Strauss Orchestra, directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner by David Juritz, with sparkling soprano Amy Freston and dancers, as we waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna. An enchanting mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss Family and friends, this really is a glorious production, with choreography and staging by the acclaimed Christopher Hampson.

Tritsch Tratsch Polka, the Blue Danube Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Auf der Jagd, Pizzicato Polka, Radetzky March and many more…

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Thursday 3 February Time: 8pm Tickets: £20

Last year, he punched a shop assistant over the duvet tog rating system and went berserk over a mince pie. Stung by accusations that he overreacts, Rhod has set out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth.

Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds? Or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger management problems? Don’t miss Rhod’s fantastic show!

Please note this is a rescheduled date from October 2010.

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Stephen K Amos The Best Medicine

Saturday 29 January Time: 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Charismatic comedian Stephen K Amos has been charming and entertaining people on television and in theatres for years. A seasoned comic, Stephen has been a regular on the comedy circuit with his cutting observational humour, delivered with his trademark wit and charm.

Fresh from a busy year filming his own BBC2 comedy series ‘The Stephen K Amos Show’, Stephen is back on tour with more ‘melt in the middle’, heartfelt humour to warm the heart and tickle the funny bone!

“Amos is dynamite” The Guardian

Suitable for 16 years+

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is they’re all dead! So it’s time for HORRIBLE HISTORIES live on stage!

Prepare yourself, as Horrible Histories guarantees you not only the meanest mummies and gruesome gladiators from ancient Egypt and Rome, but you will also be transported on a thrilling journey where historical figures and events come to life before your very eyes, using actors and ground breaking 3D special effects!

Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 February

Times: Thursday 10.30am (AE) 1.30pm (RR), Friday 10.30am (RR) 1.30pm (AE), Saturday 2pm (AE) 7pm (RR)*AE – Awful Egyptians, RR – Ruthless Romans

Tickets: Adults £12.50, Children £10.50, Family £42 (2 adults/2 children), Schools £6.50 per personSpecial Offer! Book both shows at the same time and receive a 20% discount off the total ticket price. Not applicable to schools.

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Flawless

Don’t miss Britain’s favourite girl group live. The Saturdays are embarking on a massive 17 date UK tour this February and the girls can’t wait! Una Healy, Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman, Mollie King and Vanessa White are experts on the live circuit having performed to thousands last year on their sold out 2009 tour and have since dazzled fans at festivals across the country. Rochelle says: ‘We couldn’t be more excited for the ‘Headlines’ tour. Performing live is absolutely our favourite part of being in The Saturdays, and we can’t wait to see all our fans up and down the country!’

The SaturdaysThursday 24 February

Doors at 7pm

Tickets: £24.51

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Sunday 27th February Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £20.43

Flawless have starred in the number one UK Box Office Smash StreetDance 3D, worked with some of the biggest names in the business including Madonna, Beyonce and Leona Lewis and won the nation’s hearts in Britain’s Got Talent.

Now’s your chance to see the UK’s hottest dance act, as never before as they fuse stunning street dance with jazz and ballet in a show that is breathtaking, funny and moving. Join Flawless on a journey through time and space to chase the dream!

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SWAN LAKE Monday 21 February Time: 7.30pmTickets: £28, £24, £20Various offers and concessions available for both shows, please call the Box Office or visit our website for details. Opening night offer £5 off all tickets!

In Swan Lake, the greatest romantic ballet of all, we see an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnificent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience.

THE NUTCRACKER Tuesday 22 February Time: 2.30pm, 7.30pm Tickets: £28, £24, £20, matinee prices £22, £18, £14

In this most famous of fantasy ballets, The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas Eve. As night falls, we are transported to a fantasy world where toy dolls come to life as an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. A family outing not to be missed!

Tuesday 8 February Time:7.30pm Tickets: £16.50

Mark Watson is a comedian, author, sports pundit and husband. He was born in 1980 and according to life expectancy for his socio-economic group and Body Mass Index, he will die in 2056!

In 2009 he completed a 37 date tour of Britain and a three month Australasian tour which included sell out runs at the Melbourne and New Zealand festivals. In Melbourne, he performed for the first time his version of Al Gore’s ’Inconvenient Truth’ lecture, to an audience of 1,500 people.

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Tuesday 15 February Time: 11am Tickets: Adults £16, Children £10

Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night’s Dream has them all. The Bard’s comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured.

Who can resist the story of a Duke marrying his Amazonian queen, two sets of lovers who elope into the woods where the audience finds Bottom and his funny friends rehearsing a play, feuding fairies and a naughty sprite called Puck, whose mismanaged magic causes no end of merriment. It’s enchanting entertainment for people of all ages because the most famous lines are woven into easy-to-understand modern language. Simply a dream come true!

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Thursday 3 March Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £29.50

Monday 28 February Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £16.50

His debut single ‘Pass Out’ topped the charts, followed by ‘Frisky’ which charted at number two, and as well as getting his second number one single with ‘Written In The Stars’, he also collaborated with Swedish House Mafia to place another single ‘Miami 2 Ibiza’ in the Top 5!

Tinie was the biggest selling UK singles artist of 2010 with over 1 million singles sales in the UK alone!

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Anton & Erin ‘Puttin’ on the ritz’

With the huge success of his first two albums, which spawned the worldwide hit ‘You’re Beautiful’, along with four other UK Top 40 singles, James has established himself as one of the UK’s finest singer songwriters. However, as much as he loves making new music, for James the ultimate joy comes from playing the songs live and sharing them with an audience.

“Put the album out and put me out on the road” James says. “Get me on tour and we’re going to have the time of our lives doing these songs.”

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Tuesday 1 March

Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £35.50, £29.50, £19.50Group booking offer: Book 10+ tickets and receive 10% discount. Book 20+ and receive 15% discount.

Following two sold out UK tours in 2009 and 2010, Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag return with a fabulous new show, ‘Puttin’ on the ritz’. Britain’s favourite dance couple from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will be joined by superb guest dancers and a live orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe.

With music from Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Kander & Ebb and Cole Porter the show will include classic hits such as: Puttin’ on the Ritz, On the Town, Lieber Tango, That Old Black Magic, Wunderbar Razzle Dazzle and many more!

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Tuesday 8 March

Doors at 7pm

Tickets: £17.87

The undeniable breakout star of 2010, PLAN B is ready to head out on his UK tour this March, playing eight dates around the country, including Plymouth Pavilions this March.

Already a favourite in the Westcountry having played Glastonbury, T4 on the Beach and Newquay’s Boardmasters, PLAN B is wowing audiences with live performances everywhere and we can’t wait for his arrival!

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Sunday 27th March Time: 11am – 4pm

Tickets: £5 available in advance or on the day(check local press for special offers) Under 14s accompanied by an adult go free Purchase online or via Box Office. Purchase a VIP ticket for £15 and you will receive ‘queue jump’ entry to the show and a front row seat for the catwalk show, champagne and canapés at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel. Only a limited number available! Free under 14s offer not available with VIP ticket. Please call the Box Office for full details or to purchase your VIP tickets.

The acclaimed Westcountry Wedding Show, with nearly 100 exhibitors, will meet the needs, wishes and whims of every bride. Includes two spectacular catwalk shows at 12.30pm and 3pm.

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Tuesday 5 April Doors at 7pm Tickets: £24.51

The UK’s freshest new boyband have announced their first nationwide UK tour, with a night at Plymouth Pavilions in April!

After the band’s self titled album went Top 5, propelled by number one smash ‘All Time Low’ and number two hit ‘Heart Vacancy’, Max, Tom, Nathan, Jay and Siva have spent the last few months working hard, travelling, co-writing and recording!

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The Björn Again Show on Spring Break 2011

Lead singer of The Script Danny O’Donoghue just can’t wait to get out on the road! “Our first Arena tour is now upon us and we can’t believe this magic run we are on. First and foremost we are a live band and this stage is something any band can only dream about. We are so humbled that people from every walk of life are putting us in this position and we are eternally grateful for your love and support. We’re gonna give it everything, we just can’t wait!”, and neither can we!

The ScriptMonday 28 March

Doors at 7pm

Tickets: £25.53

Friday 18 March Time: 8pm Tickets: £17.87, under 16s £12.77

A trip to the Pavilions you’ll never forget!

Join in all the fun with Rod Stephen’s production ‘The Björn Again show on Spring Break 2011’ featuring ABBA’s hits and songs from Mamma Mia, together with the legendary voice of host Tony Blackburn playing all the hits of 1988 (the year the Björn Again Show was created). This is simply the best party night out for people of all ages!

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Everyone’s favourite boy from Donegal has been bringing joy to Plymouth fans for many years now, and we’re sure he will continue to do so for many more to come!

In the last ten years, Daniel has had nine Top Ten UK albums, six number one DVDs and has been placed in the UK Top 50 Artists of the Decade in a national TV music documentary!

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This September it will be 20 years since Plymouth Pavilions first opened its doors, and to mark the occasion we’re lining-up a huge year of celebrations including amazing live shows, competitions and special events!

19th September 1991 saw the opening day, and the first event was a classical concert by The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra along with comedian Frank Carson.

Current Director of Programming and Marketing Gavin Marshall muses about the line-up, “It sounds like a rather unorthodox pairing, and I don’t think it’s unkind to say that the first year or two of the Pavilions’ life weren’t a roaring success. The charitable trust that also runs the Theatre Royal were invited to take over the running of the complex in 1993, and it’s a move that has since enriched the experience of both our Arena and Rink and Pool customers. Our charitable objectives mean that we can provide a breadth of events than would otherwise not be possible. I don’t know of another place in the country where you could see Dizzee Rascal, Basketball, Lee Mack and a Welsh Male Voice Choir under one roof, let alone in the same week!”

As you will have already seen from the pages of this brochure, there is a fantastic variety of gigs already announced for 2011, including The Script, Alexandra Burke and The Specials, along with visits from Rhod Gilbert and Derren Brown. Of the line-up for 2011, Gavin is very proud, saying “We’ve already been able to announce some great shows for the year, but I’m really excited to say there’s much more to come! We have a good working relationship with the UK’s major Promoters, which helps us secure shows that wouldn’t otherwise come to Plymouth. In the past 12 months ‘supergroup’ Them Crooked Vultures, comedian Michael McIntyre and Peter Andre have all chosen to launch their UK tours here, which have gone on to visit far bigger venues in larger cities. They did this because they know they get a brilliant reaction from Plymouth audiences as well as a first class service from the venue. My aim is to capitalise on that further for our 20th birthday year, really making it a year to remember, and I hope you will be able to join us at such an exciting time.”

The little interview

Q: The best show…

A: Without a doubt when Pink came to the Pavilions in 2006. The production was out of this world and she was such an entertainer!

Q: Best bit of backstage gossip you’ve ever heard…

A: Well, I did have a conversation with Tom Jones about his new girlfriend once – but being a gentleman I couldn’t possibly divulge any details!

Q: Fondest memory of working at the Pavilions…

A: Shaking Margaret Thatcher’s hand when she came down for the Conservative Party Conference, and thinking about all the other world leaders’ hands that it had shook!

Q: Strangest showbiz request you’ve come across…

A: Shirley Bassey demanding Caviar was flown in to Plymouth airport and brought to the Pavilions – but not for her, for her cat!!!

Q: What has kept you here for the past 20 years?

A: The fact that I can honestly say I never wake up feeling I don’t want to go to work! It’s an enjoyable place to work and no day is ever the same.

Q: The biggest myth about celebrities is…

A: The ones that appear grumpiest on screen are usually the nicest ones when you meet them in real life!

We meet Graham Waite one of our longest serving members of staff who has worked with us for over 20 years and find out how he’s seen the place change for the better!

It’s our Birthday and we’re going to party all year long!

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Voting will take place in The Herald from May to July 2011, but we’re giving our customers the chance to choose the shortlist that will feature in the paper. To choose your favourite line-up simply visit www.plymouthpavilions.com/2020

BEST PAVILIONS GIG OF THE LAST

WIN great prizes As part of our birthday celebrations we have some fantastic competitions lined-up! Now’s your chance to vote for the best gig you’ve experienced at Plymouth Pavilions, or maybe you fancy winning a night out on us for you and all your friends and family? And, as if that wasn’t enough we’ve got £20,000 worth of free swimming and skating to give away!

20THOUSAND POUNDS WORTH OF PRIZES

MONTH’S SWIMMING OR SKATING IN OUR Every day in our birthday year, one lucky

customer can win a month’s unlimited Swimming and Skating! That’s over £20,000 worth of prizes to be won! To be in with a chance of winning, simply fill out one of the registration forms when you next visit for a Swim or Skate!

Simply fill in this entry coupon telling us the name of the artist that’s featured on the front cover of this brochure, to win a night out for 20 to one of the following shows: Midnight Tango / Jimmy Carr / Derren Brown. Return to Freepost - Brochure RSBU-KSEA-HJJB Plymouth Pavilions, Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LF. Terms and conditions apply. Competition closing date 31/3/11.

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Buena Vista Social Club® released its only studio album, produced by Ry Cooder, in 1997 and achieved instant success.

The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club’s live performances have been praised by the UK press for ‘taking the atmosphere up to a breathless level’ (The Independent), and leaving audiences ‘awestruck’ (Financial Times).

At the forefront of the group are four musicians who will be recognized from the Buena Vista Social Club film; trumpeter Guajiro Mirabal, laud virtuoso Barbarito Torres, trombonist Jesus ‘Aguaje’ Ramos, and guitarist/keyboardist Manuel Galbán. Joining the expanded line-up of Cuban players is vocalist Omara Portuondo, a member of the original Buena Vista Social Club, whose 2008 recording Gracias (World Village/Montuno) won a Latin Grammy and scored a Grammy nomination.

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Clubfeaturing Omara Portuondo

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Colin Fry The People’s Medium

Thursday 7 April Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50, £17.50 Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Don’t miss one of the country’s most celebrated psychic mediums, Colin Fry, as he delivers messages of love and comfort in his brand new show, Colin Fry The People’s Medium.

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.

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Russell Watson

Sunday 24 April Doors at 7pm Tickets: £24.51

After selling out a 21 date tour in 2010, the Love.Live.Life ten date tour will see N-Dubz play to some of their biggest audiences ever, taking in every part of the country. The antithesis of manufactured, mass-produced pop, the Camden trio have certainly made their mark on the British music industry! With four MOBO Awards, a BRIT nomination, a bestselling book and reality TV series, the band are in the perfect position to embark on the biggest tour of their career to date.

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The British Pink Floyd Show

Saturday 30 April Time: 8pm Tickets: £37.50, £27.50

This extravagant new show brings together all the best elements of a real Pink Floyd show, world class musicians, world class road crew, together with amazing new cutting edge Floydian animation and a staggering new stage production, BRIT FLOYD takes the Pink Floyd tribute experience to a brand new level!

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John Bishop Sunshine

Friday 8 – Saturday 9 April Time: 8pm Tickets: £25

John Bishop performed stand-up comedy for the first time in October 2000, and the following year made it to the final of all the major new act competitions, including So You Think You’re Funny, the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards, the BBC New Comedy Awards and the City Life North West Comedian of the Year Award, which he won.

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Wednesday 20 April Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £61.28, £40.85, £25.53

Two classical BRIT Awards. Two Double Platinum, one Platinum and two Gold classified albums. Over seven million records sold worldwide. Now Russell Watson is back for a 21 date UK tour this Spring. Expect to be amazed!

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According to associate producer Arlene Phillips, “Watching Vincent and Flavia perform their Argentine tango is as thrilling as dance gets. They have thrilled audiences on Strictly Come Dancing, and their new show is a great opportunity for people to feel the excitement.”

Flavia says, “Vincent and I have been performing since a young age, all over the world. The fact that we can finally tour on stage with our own Argentine tango show is so exciting. We hope to bring a little passion into people’s lives...”

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Saturday 21 May Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £29.50, £26.50, £19.50

Join the Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, soprano Susana Gaspar, tenor Jonathan Stoughton and acclaimed violinist Ruth Palmer on violin, for classic…..after classic…..after classic!

An unforgettable programme of all your Proms favourites with a grand British finale including Dambusters, Jerusalem, Nessun Dorma and Land of Hope and Glory!

Last Night of the Spring Proms

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Saturday 14 May Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £26.50

After his debut single ‘Please Don’t Let Me Go’ topped the charts in August, Olly Murs positioned himself as one of the newest names in pop.

Since making it all the way to the X Factor grand finale in 2009 our Olly’s been just a little bit busy! He’s already had a number one single, been performing at venues across the country and now announced his debut solo tour… its been quite a year for the Essex charmer!

Mike & The Mechanics

Sunday 15 May Time: 8pm Tickets: £40, £35

Following a six year hiatus and a massive reunion with Genesis, Mike Rutherford has joined forces with one of the UK’s most successful R&B acts Andrew Roachford and Canadian born singer and actor Tim Howar for a new generation of Mike & The Mechanics.

Mike & The Mechanics formed in 1984, as a side project that would go on to sell over 10 million albums. The band scored hit after hit with the tracks ‘Silent Running’, ‘All I Need Is A Miracle’, ‘The Living Years’ and ‘Over My Shoulder’.


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Be prepared for a theatrical roller-coaster ride as the acknowledged master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with a brand new show DERREN BROWN: SVENGALI.

Derren once again sets out to show why he is one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a master of magic, mind control and manipulation.

Derren said; “...it’ll be a full evening of mind-melting, based around audience participation. It’s great fun thinking up things to freak people out. What could be more enjoyable?”

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Tuesday 31 May – Saturday 4 June

Time: 7.30pm Tuesday – Saturday 3pm matinee performance Wednesday & Saturday

Tickets: £32.50, £30, £29.50, £27, £26.50, £23.50, £20.50Various offers and concessions available, please call the Box Office or visit our website for details. Opening night offer £5 off all tickets!

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The Shaolin WarriorsThursday 23 JuneTime:7.30pmTickets:£23,£18.50,£15Familyticket£55(2adults,2children)

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Birthday, engagement, leaving do, christening…The perfect party place for up to 200 of your favourite friends and family! Includes DJ, dance floor, buffet and bar.

CELEBRATE YOUR BIG OCCASIONAT THE PAVILIONS!

For more info & bookings please call 0845 146 1460 or visit www.plymouthpavilions.com/parties

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Snooker LegendsWednesday 8 June

Time:7pmTickets:£20

Michael BallFriday 24 JuneTime:8pmTickets:£36,£32.50

Jimmy Carr Laughter TherapySaturday 9 July


The Plymouth Beer FestivalFriday 15 - Saturday 16 July

Time:12noon–11pmTickets:Friday£5,Saturdayuntil7pm£5,Saturdayafter7pm£7With ‘Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds’

Face of Plymouth FinalFriday 22 July

Time:8pmTickets:£10**VIPticketsareavailableat£25eachtohelpyoumakethemostofthisextraspecialexperience.

Lee EvansFriday 19 - Saturday 20 August


Tony Stockwell An Evening of ClairvoyanceThursday 20 October

Doorsat6.30pmTickets:£18PleasenotethiseventisatTheGuildhall,Plymouth

The SpecialsSunday 23 October

Time:7:30pmTickets:£35.74

Carnival du Vampires RockFriday 28 October

Time:7:30pmTickets:£27,£22,Under16sandstudents£15EarlyBirdBookingoffer:Buyonegetonefreeonallseatedticketsifbookingbefore1stMay2011.Pleasenoteoffernotavailableonline

Ed ByrneWednesday 9 November

Time:7.30pmTickets:£25

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BasketballAdults £12 | Concessions £6 | Family £30 (2 adults, 2 children, or 1 adult, 3 children)

The Premiership of British Basketball at the UK’s number one Basketball venue!

The Raiders’ home court Plymouth Pavilions is the premier leisure and entertainment venue in the South West. With its state-of-the-art technical facilities it provides the ideal environment for the basketball enthusiast. The result being that Raiders play their games to packed houses. It is not just an exceptional sporting event, put it with the showmanship of the athletes, the music, the lights, the pyrotechnics, the cheerleaders and Foxy the mascot and all this adds up to great entertainment for all the family.

January Sun 9 3.45pm Mersey Tigers CH

FebruarySun 6 3.45pm Leicester Riders CHSat 12 7.15pm Sheffield Sharks CH Sun 20 3.45pm Essex Pirates CH

MarchSat 5 7.15pm Guildford Heat CH Sat 19 7.15pm Milton Keynes Lions CH Sun 20 3.45pm Newcastle Eagles CH

AprilSat 2 7.15pm Cheshire Jets CH Sun 3 3.45pm Newcastle Eagles CH Sun 10 3.45pm Worthing Thunder CH CH – Championship

Home Fixtures

*fixtures correct at time of going to print

The Live Café is the place to be for quality Lavazza coffee or a Shakeaway. Serving food all day and into the evening on show nights, it’s the focal hub of the Pavilions.

Live at the Pavilions

Contact us: 01752 522205 [email protected]

WhenmostpeoplethinkofPlymouthPavilions,theythinkofbignameartistslikeAlexandraBurke,P!nkandThemCrookedVulturesaswellasourfantasticFunPoolandIceRinkprovidingentertainmenttovisitorsfromacrosstheSouthWest,buttheymaynotassociateuswiththecorporateeventsthataremakingusfamousacrosstheUK.

CorporatebusinessgivesasignificantcontributiontowardsthePavilions’incomeperyear;ourvenueispartoftheConferencePlymouthgroupworkingtopromotePlymouthasaconferencedestination,andinturnwehavecontributedover£2.2millionworthofvaluetotheCitythisyearthroughattendeespendalone,

notjustatPlymouthPavilions,butelsewhereintheCitysuchasinhotelsandrestaurants,orthroughtransportandretail;thetotalimpacttothelocaleconomyisevenhigheronceyoufactorinwhatisspentonactuallymakingtheeventshappen.TheBaptists’Assemblyof2,000delegatesandtheannualRotary1150DistrictthreedayconferencehavecometoPlymouthinthepastyear,amongstmanyothers.

AswellasNationalconferences,alotofpeopledon’trealisethattheycanhiretheArenafortheirownevents;wehaveoutstandingEventsandOperationsteamswhoarefirstclassexpertsintheirfieldsandwillworkwitheachclienttobuildastunningbespokeevent,whetheritbeabusinessawardsceremony,anAGM,catwalkshoworexhibition,joiningthelikesofEDFEnergy,TheHeraldSportsAwards,TheWestcountryWeddingShow,PlymouthCityCouncil’sTransportTeam,AtlanticInertialSystemsandtheUniversityofPlymouth.

Delivering over £2.2m worth of corporate business to the City in 2010!

“they may not associate us with the corporate events that are making us famous across the UK”

We chat to Kelly Harmer, Conference and Events Manager about what the Events Team has been up to over the past year. Here’s what she had to say...

“I am truly delighted that we picked Plymouth Pavilions; it is an outstanding venue. The manner with which their team worked with us to deliver our three day event was professional and very positive. Thank you very much for your time and attention to detail that helped make the conference a success” Rotary 1150 District Governor of 2010:

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Ice RinkThe Ice Rink at Plymouth Pavilions is the only permanent Ice Rink in the South West and is ideal for fun skating, whatever your ability

Ice DiscosFriday and Saturday 8pm - 9.30pm.

Family DiscosFriday and Saturday 6pm - 7.30pm. Adults and under 14s only.

Ice Skating LessonsGroup and private lessons available for both adults and children.

Chilly Penguins Saturday 10am - 11.30am. Children aged 8 - 12 years.

Chilly Tots (under 5s) Thursday 10am - 11.30am. (Term time)

Ice HockeyJunior (under 16s) - Wednesday 5.45pm - 7.45pm. Adults (16+) Wednesday 8pm - 9.30pm.

Coffee, Coach ‘n’ Skate Wednesday 10.15am - 11.45am.

Ice Mobility Thursday 12pm - 1.30pm.

Discounted Ice Mobility Sunday 6pm - 7.30pm.

2 for 1 Ice Disco Tuesday 8pm - 9.30pm.

Cheap Sk8 Thursday 8pm - 9.30pm. ONLY £2.50!

We strongly advise you to book sessions in advance to avoid disappointment

General Ice Skating sessions run seven days a week and all ages and abilities are welcome. Times vary so please contact us or visit our website for more details.

Fun Pool

Fun Sessions Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5.30pm - 7pm for family fun.

Group Swimming Lessons Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. (Term time) Private lessons are also available.

Swimming Lessons Private lessons available for both adults and children.

Ladies Only Swimming Thursday 11am - 12.30pm. (Term time, under 5s welcome)

Young@Heart (Over 50s & Disabled) Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 11am. (Term time) 9am - 10.30am. (Holiday time)

2 for 1 SwimmingMonday 3.30pm - 7pm. (Term time)

Parents and Toddlers Tuesday and Friday 9am - 11am. (Term time) 9am - 10.30am. (Holiday time)

Scuba Diving Run all year round by In Deep Diving and Plymouth Diving Centre.

NPLQ Courses National Pool Lifeguard Qualification courses run regularly.

ASA Swimming Teacher Qualifications Courses run regularly to qualify you as a swim teacher.

Discounts for group bookings of 15 people or more.

Both our Rink and Pool are fully accessible to wheelchair users.

General Swimming sessions run seven days a week and all ages and abilities are welcome. Adult to child ratios do apply and times vary so please contact us or visit our website for more details.

The Fun Pool is a fantastic environment for all the family, with water slides, water cannons and water dumps, plus a gentle sloping beach area, wave machine and spa


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Box OfficeMonday - Saturday 10am - 6pmOn show nights the Box Office will stay open for personal callers until 15 minutes after the start of the show. If a show is on a Sunday or a Bank Holiday the Box Office will open two hours prior to the start of the show.

How to BookIn Person - at the Box OfficeBy Phone - 0845 146 1460 Online - www.plymouthpavilions.com

You will be able to ‘Select Your Own Seat’ when booking online for all shows carrying this symbol.

Please note that tickets purchased online will be available from the Box Office 24 hours after purchase.

Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any seating preferences or specific requirements, as our Box Office Agents will be delighted to advise you of the best seats for your party. Please also note that a ten minute parking zone is located at the front entrance for use when collecting tickets.

When collecting tickets you will be required to produce the card used to purchase the tickets as well as a valid form of ID, such as a driving licence. If collecting tickets on behalf of someone else, a letter of authorisation will be required along with a valid form of ID.

Only tickets purchased from the Plymouth Pavilions Box Office or our approved agents are valid for admission to a performance or event.

Plymouth Pavilions accepts no liability for lost, stolen or damaged tickets. Duplicates are not available.

PaymentWe accept cash (if buying in person), cheque, postal order (payable to Plymouth Pavilions) or the following credit and debit cards - Visa, Mastercard, Visa Delta, Switch/Maestro, Solo and Electron.

There is a processing fee for credit and debit cards and posted cheques of £2.50 per ticket. This does not apply if paying by cash or cheque in person at the Box Office. Fees are reduced where top price tickets are below £15. For online bookings, processing fees are reduced to £2, making it cheaper to book online. Group bookings of ten or more incur no processing fees.

Tickets sold for shows held at alternative venues may incur increased processing fees as Plymouth Pavilions is acting as a ticket agent only. In this instance, Plymouth Pavilions may decide to include the processing fee in the ticket price.

Plymouth Pavilions takes no responsibility for tickets or services purchased via an agency or third party, including individuals purchasing on behalf of a group.

Refunds

Only tickets purchased at Plymouth Pavilions will be accepted for re-sale. This can only be done when the show is sold out and if tickets are returned to the Box Office at least 48 hours prior to the show. If we successfully re-sell the tickets we will refund the face value of the ticket/s by cheque within 14 days of the show, however, we cannot guarantee being able to re-sell them.

ParkingThere are two car parks next to the Pavilions. The Pavilions car park on Millbay Road and the Western Approach multi-storey car park. The bridge link between the Western Approach car park and the Pavilions remains open for 30 minutes after the end of a show.

Customer InformationIf you encounter any problems at a show, please let one of our House Managers know immediately and they will do all that they can to rectify the problem. We really value customer feedback and if you do have any comments on any aspect of our services please let us know via our Customer Feedback Forms which can be found in house, online at www.plymouthpavilions.com or by emailing [email protected].

Whilst we do our best to admit latecomers to a performance or an event during a suitable break, late admission cannot always be guaranteed.

Plymouth Pavilions reserves the right to change the programme should circumstances dictate. All details are correct at the time of going to press. For up to date information please check out our website at www.plymouthpavilions.com.

All ticket prices quoted by Plymouth Pavilions are for tickets purchased in advance of the show. The show promoter reserves the right to increase the price for tickets bought at the door on show dates.

Security searches may be carried out at certain performances and events.

The use of cameras, recording equipment or mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the Arena.

Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

CCTV is in operation throughout Plymouth Pavilions for the purposes of crime prevention and detection.

ConcessionsPlease note that only one concession (which includes child prices) applies per ticket. Please inform us if you are entitled to a concession at the time of booking as changes cannot be made once tickets have been issued. No concessions can be retrospectively applied.

Plymouth Pavilions reserves the right to promote special ticket offers in addition to those published in our Season Brochure and on our website. These cannot be applied retrospectively, may be subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any time.

Group Booking FacilityOur Group Booking facility is available for groups of ten or more. This facility allows you to book now and pay later, securing your seats for the show. For groups of ten or more, we waive the processing fee and some shows have additional benefits which are detailed in the show description within this brochure. Whatever your query about group bookings please do not hesitate to contact us on 01752 263326 and our staff will be delighted to help. Alternatively you can email us at [email protected]. If required, we can arrange drinks receptions and other catering to meet your needs.

AccessibilityPlymouth Pavilions is firmly committed to enabling all our patrons to participate in our events and facilities equally and with dignity and respect.

We have a wide range of access facilities and services throughout the building, including the Arena, Fun Pool and Ice Rink. Wheelchair spaces are available for all shows and we operate a discount scheme for those who need someone to be present in order to assist them to access the Pavilions and its services. We have facilities for customers who are blind or partially sighted and for those who are hard of hearing.

Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any particular access needs and we will be delighted to discuss your requirements.

The team at Plymouth Pavilions strive to constantly improve the experience of everyone who visits, including those with access requirements and a group of staff from across the organisation meet regularly to review our access services.

If you have any ideas or feedback on how we can improve our accessibility further, please write to: Access Group, Plymouth Pavilions, Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LF, or telephone 0845 146 1460.

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