WHAT S ON SUMMER 2017

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1 De Montfort Hall Bringing the best live entertainment to Leicester WHAT S ON SUMMER 2017 Jools Holland Russell Brand Ward Thomas The Kooks Gurdas Maan Paul Rodgers Jimmy Carr Philharmonia Orchestra Jon Richardson Gino D Acampo Blood Brothers Flashdance // demontforthall.co.uk 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

2 WELCOME BOOKING Online at demontforthall.co.uk, the box office on , open Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm (8pm on performance days). Sunday 6pm - 8pm on performance days only, or from 1 hour before a matinee. City centre box office: Visit Leicester, 51 Gallowtree Gate LE1 5AD. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Transaction fee of 3 applies per purchase. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before a performance. For full terms and conditions please see our website. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. De Montfort Hall Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU De Montfort Hall is wholly owned and operated by Leicester City Council THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME THE OBSERVER PARKING Parking in our customer car park, off University Road, is available at a cost of 3.50 in advance or 5 on the day, subject to availability. Spaces are limited and we advise advance booking via the box office or online. Blue badge holders can park in the grounds of the hall by booking one of the 19 spaces in advance via the box office. Our customer car park is available for evening and weekend performances only. For weekday matinee shows the nearest parking is the Victoria Park pay and display car park, off Granville Road. For detailed information on these and other Leicester City Council car parks please refer to the The nearest NCP car parks are at Welford Road LE2 7AD and East Street LE1 6NB. De Montfort Hall is easily accessible by bus and there are stops for various routes just outside the building. For further information on available bus services please call De Montfort Hall is a 10 minute walk from Leicester Railway Station. ACCESS There is level access into the building, as well as a lift giving access to upstairs bars and seating. There are dedicated seating spaces for wheelchair users which can be booked via the box office. We have a Changing Places toilet facility available for anyone with profound disabilities and who needs additional space and support for changing. This brochure is available in alternative formats and can be requested via the box office. Information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of printing, however please be advised performers and performance times are subject to change. Please see our website for the most up to date information // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION Monday 10 - Saturday 15 April Friday 8.30pm & Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm Monday - Thursday 7.30pm // Concs Friday 5pm // Concs Group Offer Groups of 10+ save 10% Monday - Thursday & Friday 5pm only British Sign Language interpreted performance Thursday 13 April 7.30pm Exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring 35 hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I ve Had) The Time Of My Life. Don t miss your chance to see this sensational new production. 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

3 Literature at Lunchtime with Dr Jane Mackay THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Friday 7 April 7.30pm // Groups of 10+ Get one free ticket. No U16s in standing area. Now seen by over one million people worldwide, The Magic of Motown show steams into town. 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert. Celebrate the sound of a generation with the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes and more. PURPLE RAIN Tuesday 18 April 7.30pm No U16s in standing area. Purple Rain are a world class celebration of the life, legacy and music of Prince. This full eight piece live band delivers a non-stop, hit packed show spanning more than two hours! Complete with backing singer, horn section, keys and of course Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince. Following sell-out shows up and down the UK the band are bringing with them a full scale production and a stage show to make the purple one proud. LITERATURE AT LUNCHTIME WITH DR JANE MACKAY 6.50 per lecture 12.30pm Advance booking recommended Thursday 27 April Herman Melvill // Billy Budd Thursday 25 May Jean Rhys // Wide Sargasso Sea Thursday 6 July William Shakespeare // A Midsummer Night s Dream DANIEL O DONNELL Wednesday 26 April 7.30pm Daniel had a busy year from putting his best foot forward with Strictly Come Dancing and to the massive success of the reality TV series Daniel and Majella s B&B Road Trip. Now Daniel is back, having completed five sold out shows in Ireland, he brings his show to De Montfort Hall. Daniel has made musical history and proved himself to be one of Ireland s most hardworking singers, by releasing an album every year since This is something which remains unmatched even with music s most longstanding stars. PUCCINI LA BOHÈME Friday 21 April 7.30pm // Concs Opera and Ballet International presents an Ellen Kent Opera with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra. Starring the French soprano Olga Perrier, as Musetta and introducing the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova as Mimi. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The production will include a brass band, snow effects and Musetta s dog will also make an entrance. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Cast subject to change. GINO S ITALIAN ESCAPE LIVE Monday 24 April 8pm Fresh from a hugely successful fourth series of Gino s Italian Escape on ITV, Gino D Acampo is taking his passion and flair for Italian cookery to the stage. The show promises signature recipes from all corners of his beloved Italy, blended with Gino s irrepressible humour, audience participation and plenty of surprises along the way! // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall BILLY OCEAN PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS Thursday 27 April 7pm doors Billy Ocean is celebrating after the release of his latest album Here You Are: The Best Of Billy Ocean soared to number four, becoming his highest charting album since The Caribbean Queen star is Britain s biggest selling black artist of all time, with a string of multiplatinum hits. Currently on an international tour, Billy Ocean has announced a huge run of UK headline dates for 2017 where he will be performing all of his greatest hits from the new album and favourite tracks. MARILLION WEEKEND 2017 UK Friday 28 - Sunday 30 April 7pm SOLD OUT Join Marillion for their bi-annual UK music convention. With music from a catalogue of 18 studio albums, including their new album, FEAR which recently hit Number 4 in the UK album chart. The band will be playing three different full set concerts over three nights, including a performance of the whole of their acclaimed marillion. com album on Friday night. KILLER QUEEN Friday 5 May 7.30pm standing seated Concs standing seated No U16s in standing area. Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen since Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury and with expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe, Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live. 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

4 ATIF ASLAM Saturday 6 May 7pm WARD THOMAS Tuesday 9 May 7.30pm doors 17 No U16s in standing area. LEE NELSON SERIOUS JOKER Saturday 13 May 7.30pm 20 // Parental guidance advised GURDAS MAAN INNOVATION WORLD TOUR Sunday 14 May 7pm Star Plus and Life OK in association with CineB present the return of the biggest Asian rockstar on the planet, Atif Aslam! Atif is coming to Leicester for a headline show set to rock all his UK fans. With hits like Tere Sang Yaara, Tajdar-e-Haram, Khair Mangda, Jeena Jeena and his most new hit Pelhe Dafa. Atif will set the stage alight once again in his inimitable style. 22 year old twins Catherine and Lizzy made history with their stunning major label debut when it reached the top spot in the UK Album charts, by becoming the first ever UK country act to achieve the feat. On top of that extraordinary achievement, the album stayed in the top five for three weeks: a rare accomplishment. Armed with the devastating title track (Sunday Times, Culture) taken from their No.1 album Cartwheels, Ward Thomas bring their new tour to De Montfort Hall after completing an impressive run of sold out UK dates in After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he shouldn t be, Lee Nelson is back where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show. Comedy legend. The Sun Comedy genius. The Mirror You should be ashamed of yourself. Sepp Blatter With sell out performances across the world, Gurdas Maan brings his Innovation World Tour here to The UK. Penned to be his most extravagant and astounding performances to date, with the introduction of elements never seen before, the tour is already scoring 5 stars with critics. This event will give fans the rare opportunity to experience one of the worlds most talented and inspirational performers deliver a show like no other. PAUL RODGERS FREE SPIRIT UK TOUR Wednesday 17 May 7.30pm THE KOOKS Thursday 11 May 7pm doors 25 No U16s in standing area. THAT LL BE THE DAY Friday 12 May 7.30pm Concs Paul Rodgers, legendary singer, songwriter and frontman for Free, Bad Company and The Firm has announced that he will be heading out across the UK this May on the Free Spirit Tour, performing songs strictly from the Free catalogue. The indie rockers ten-year anniversary is a significant occasion to celebrate their momentous career so far with a tour of all of their greatest hits. Fans will be given the chance to see performances of classic hits, B-Sides as well as brand new music that the band have been dedicating time to in the studio this year. After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show! This year s production features a fresh new lineup of sensational classic gold hits, spanning the 50 s right through to the 70 s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy! Welcome to the golden age of popular music revived. Sensational Entertainment! The Mirror // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

5 TOM CHAPLIN Friday 19 May 7pm doors SOLD OUT With his powerful new album, The Wave having critics raving. Former Keane front man Tom Chaplin and his band Sebastian Sternberg, Rosie Langley, Tobie Tripp and Beau Holland effortlessly swap instruments to create a lush sound and poignant atmosphere. This is a very special concert not to be missed. ADAM ANT ANTHEMS - THE SINGLES TOUR Sunday 21 May 7pm doors D Following the hugely successful Kings of the Wild Frontier tour last year, which saw Adam play his classic and now iconic album to over 30,000 fans in sold out venues across the UK, Adam Ant has announced Anthems The Singles Tour. The tour will showcase Adam s impressive back catalogue of material including hit singles, B-Sides and personal favourites. UPRISING Saturday 27 May 1pm doors 25 // ages years 8 A full day of metal over three stages featuring a host of the heaviest bands on the touring circuit along with the best local talent! With plenty of bands and performers to be announced remember we re also offering a real ale bar, food court, mini market, gaming area and loads more! Children aged years must be accompanied by an adult and are free to enjoy all stages but are restricted to balcony seating in the main auditorium. THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Sunday 28 May 7.30pm 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! 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. Fantastic. Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 FLUTE FANTASIA WITH SIR JAMES & LADY GALWAY Thursday 25 May 7.30pm // Concs Globally renowned as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire, Sir James Galway is a consummate performer whose appeal transcends all musical boundaries. With over 30 million recordings sold worldwide, Galway has been a household name for decades. His uniquely expressive interpretations of the flute literature span an extensive range of genres, from classical masterworks to high profile commissions, and provide the benchmark standard for all modern flautists. VISHAL & SHEKHAR Monday 29 May 7pm Vishal and Shekhar are credited with being amongst the architects of the modern Bollywood sound, having composed for 60 films, released over 300 songs, and performed over 1,000 shows worldwide. THE KING OF POP Thursday 1 June 7.30pm // VIP This incredible production stars the world s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined by Jackson s original lead guitarist, Jennifer Batten, Michael s right-hand woman on three sell-out world tours. An absolute must see for MJ fans worldwide // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

6 THE ELO EXPERIENCE BACK INTO THE BLUE TOUR Friday 2 June 7.30pm 22 Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Out Of The Blue Album Release in 1977 The legacy left by Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction, suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don t Bring Me Down and of course Mr Blue Sky went on to become the soundtrack of our lives. KEVIN AND KAREN DANCE THE LIVE TOUR Saturday 3 June 7.30pm Strictly sweethearts Kevin and Karen Clifton tour for the very first time with their sensational new live show, a sultry, hip-swinging journey through the Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Tango and Salsa. It s a high-energy performance filled with sassy tunes, heartpounding choreography and sparkling costumes. Kevin and Karen will dazzle audiences as they weave their own spellbinding style of ballroom magic. Backed by a supporting cast of dancers and a live 12-piece show band, Kevin and Karen s most famous, edge-of-your-seat routines are brought to the stage propelled by passion. JIMMY CARR Tuesday 13 June & Wednesday 25 October 8pm Suitable for ages 16+ Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. RICK WAKEMAN THE PIANO PORTRAITS TOUR Saturday 17 June 7.30pm // Concs Initially inspired by the unprecedented reaction to his performance of David Bowie s Life On Mars on BBC Radio 2 in early 2016, Piano Portraits features instrumental versions of hits Rick originally performed on Space Oddity, Morning Has Broken and Wondrous Stories, as well of others specifically chosen for their wonderful melodies, including Stairway To Heaven, Help and Eleanor Rigby. GIFT VOUCHERS Give the gift of live entertainment and buy gift vouchers for a show at DMH Online at demontforthall.co.uk or call box office on THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Thursday 8 June 7.30pm 20 Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. Also the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! This year prepare for a musical adventure with the biggest production to date. The UK s No1 celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer/ songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! LSMS SUMMER FESTIVAL CONCERTS Tuesday 20 Thursday 22 June 1pm & 7pm 5-10 // Concs. 4-9 // Matinee s 4 Leicester-Shire Schools Music Service (LSMS) present a celebration of the young people of Leicester and Leicestershire s music making in six concerts over three days. Performances include Whole Class Ensembles (WCET) from City and County Schools, LSMS central performance groups, Massed Choirs and Leicester-Shire Music Education Hub (LMEH) partners. ORGAN RECITAL AND CONCERT BY LEICESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR Thursday 6 July 7.30pm 7.50 // Concs. 5 Simon Headley Organ Christopher Ouvry-Johns Dir. of Music HANDEL Hallelujah Chorus PARRY I was glad IRELAND Greater Love J.S. BACH Jesu, joy of man s desiring J.S. BACH Toccata and Fugue in d minor WALTON Crown Imperial MENDELSSOHN Wedding March from A Midsummer Night s Dream // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

7 HHHH Magic for small children Whatsonstage.com Bardi Symphony Orchestra // Concs NUS/18 & under 3 Live on stage! The Elf Factory Ltd/Entertainment One UK Ltd BEN & HOLLY S LITTLE KINGDOM Friday 9 June 4pm & Saturday 10 June 10am 1pm 4pm Children under Family of four (only available on the mid-price tickets, must include one adult) Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small... From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn t have wings and he doesn t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family. Prior to West End! Sunday 8 October 3pm Claus Efland Conductor Isata Kanneh-Mason Piano DVORAK Carnival Overture SCHUMANN Piano Concerto VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Symphony No.5 The main work in the first concert of the new Bardi season is Ralph Vaughan Williams s Symphony No.5. It was premiered in 1943 during the dark days of World War 2 and yet is one of the composer s most pastoral works. Young British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs Schumann s romantic Piano Concerto with Dvořák s vibrant Carnival Overture opening proceedings. Sunday 4 February 3pm Claus Efland Conductor Tamsin Waley-Cohen Violin MOZART Overture to the Magic Flute SIBELIUS Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No.3 Eroica February s concert features the first of Beethoven s great romantic symphonies, the Eroica and a performance of Sibelius s virtuosic Violin Concerto by rising star Tamsin Waley-Cohen. The afternoon gets off to a rousing start with Mozart s overture to his opera The Magic Flute. Wednesday 28 June - Sunday 2 July 7pm Adults // Children // Family of four Friday 30 June 7pm, Saturday 1 July 2.30pm 7pm & Sunday 2 July 11am Adults // Children // Family of four School performances available please call box office to book It s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure it s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn t know is that Granny has a secret and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny! From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK s best-selling author for children. Sunday 18 March 3pm Claus Efland Conductor THE MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS The Bardi Symphony Orchestra and soloists invite you join them in a celebration of some of the best-loved music from the world of Broadway and West End stage musicals. Sunday 13 May 3pm Claus Efland Conductor Marina Chiche Violin Guy Johnston Cello Tom Poster Piano Three top-flight international soloists join the Orchestra for Beethoven s joyous and rarely heard Triple Concerto, followed by Richard Strauss s mighty Ein Heldenleben (A Hero s Life) to bring the Bardi s season to a dazzling and heroic close // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. 13

8 12-36 Half-price tickets available for those in receipt of Pension/Universal Credit NUS/25 & under 5 Concert subscriptions available. SMETANA: MÁ VLAST THE LORD MAYOR S CONCERT Saturday 7 October 7pm (Please note start time) Jakub Hrůša conductor Hilary Hahn violin DVOŘÁK Violin Concerto in A minor SMETANA Má Vlast (complete) Violinist Hilary Hahn has been called America s best classical musician, and tonight she brings all her world-class artistry to a very Czech masterpiece: the lovely Violin Concerto by Antonín Dvořák. The title of Smetana s Má Vlast, meanwhile, simply means My Country. But this isn t just a series of colourful postcards from Bohemia. It s an adventure, too - a tale of battles, warrior-maidens, and a nation awakening to freedom. 6pm, pre-concert talk, FREE entry Jakub Hrůša in conversation with John Florance. BRAHMS & TCHAIKOVSKY Wednesday 1 November 7.30pm Karl-Heinz Steffens conductor Esther Yoo violin BEETHOVEN Overture, Egmont TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto BRAHMS Symphony No. 4 The great Romantic composers did everything on a grand scale, and from the jubilant trumpets of Beethoven s Egmont overture to the storm clouds that tower over Brahms s Fourth and final symphony, this concert is filled with emotions at their most uninhibited. So it s the perfect setting for the bewitching young violinist Esther Yoo. This concert is supported by ROMEO & JULIET Saturday 2 December 7.30pm friends of the Krzysztof Urbański conductor Simon Trpčeski piano TCHAIKOVSKY Fantasy Overture, Romeo and Juliet TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet (excerpts) Two houses, both alike in dignity and two unashamedly melodious takes on Shakespeare s greatest love story. Tchaikovsky s Romeo and Juliet redefined musical romance, and gave us one of the most celebrated love themes in all music. And with his impassioned melodies, bittersweet harmonies and taut, angular rhythms, Sergei Prokofiev brought the star-cross d lovers dancing into the 20th century. In between, superstar pianist Simon Trpčeski brings his phenomenal technique (Daily Telegraph) to Tchaikovsky s First Piano Concerto. BARTÓK MEETS BEETHOVEN THE DMU CHANCELLOR S CONCERT Wednesday 7 February 7.30pm Juraj Valčuha conductor Evgeni Bozhanov piano KODÁLY Dances of Galánta BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra Bartók s Concerto for Orchestra isn t just a magnificent showpiece for 80 world-class musicians. It s a salute to the human spirit by a composer in exile: filled with bold colours, supercharged dance-tunes and moments of piercing emotional honesty. This is music with a dash of paprika: an intoxicating climax to a concert that begins with the untrammelled joie de vivre of Zoltan Kodály s riotous Hungarian dance suite, and stars the awardwinning Evgeni Bozhanov as soloist in Beethoven s darkest piano concerto. ESA-PEKKA SALONEN: MAHLER 1 Tuesday 10 April 7.30pm Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor David Fray piano BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2 MAHLER Symphony No. 1 A magical spring dawn or the creation of the universe itself? One thing s for sure: the opening of Mahler s First Symphony is the start of a thrilling journey, and from that extraordinary beginning right through to the roof-raising finish, there s no more dynamic guide than the great Esa-Pekka Salonen the Philharmonia s Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor, and one of the finest living Mahler interpreters in the world today. Beethoven s wittiest piano concerto should make a delightful complement. 6.15pm, pre-concert talk Garden Suite, FREE entry An introduction to the evening s programme. LOVE STORIES FROM THE SILVER SCREEN Thursday 8 March 7.30pm Carl Davis conductor Programme to include music from: Love Story, West Side Story, Gone with the Wind, La La Land, Dr Zhivago, Mamma Mia, Star Wars, James Bond, Romeo and Juliet, among many more. Philharmonia at the Movies returns with a concert of some of the most iconic film scores and unforgettable love songs of all time. Themes of passion and romance shine through in the instantly recognisable melody to Love Story and the soaring notes that set the tone to the sweeping emotional epic Gone with the Wind, heard alongside soundtracks to Dr Zhivago, La La Land and the most tragic love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet. 6.15pm, pre-concert talk, FREE entry. Carl Davis in conversation with John Florance. PASSION & POETRY Tuesday 8 May 7.30pm Christoph Altstaedt conductor // Singers to be announced WAGNER Siegfried Idyll MASSENET Cendrillon (arias and excerpts) VERDI La traviata (arias and excerpts) LISZT Les préludes Rising-star conductor Christoph Altstaedt brings a programme of romantic 19th century storytelling - both operatic and symphonic - to the De Montfort Hall stage. The evening opens and closes with two symphonic poems: Liszt s lushly scored Les préludes and Wagner s Siegfried Idyll. The music for the Idyll was later used in Wagner s opera Siegfried; it was composed for Wagner s wife Cosima s birthday, and first performed as a surprise for her on the stairs of their villa in Lucerne. In between, themes of love and heartache in two of the most popular operas of the Romantic era: Massenet s Cinderella and the tragedy of Violetta in Verdi s La traviata // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. 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9 Leicester Philharmonic Choir // NUS/25 & under 5 Messiah - George Frederick Handel Saturday 8 April 7.30pm Hilary Davan Wetton conductor Emma Dogliani soprano Olivia Ray mezzo-soprano Ben Thapa tenor John Molloy bass Marylebone Baroque Messiah is Handel s most popular work and has become one of the most renowned pieces of English sacred music. The majority of his music was popular during his lifetime and then fell into obscurity, but the Messiah has endured. It has strong historic associations with Leicestershire. The first parish performance of Messiah was at Church Langton. The Leicester Philharmonic Choir chose the work for their first concert on Christmas Day The Phil welcomes back Marylebone Baroque, an orchestra of period instruments, to perform Messiah just as Handel would have heard it. Firebird! a Russian Spectacular Sunday 7 May 3pm // Concs NUS/18 & under 3 A Midsummer Eve Concert Saturday 24 June 7.30pm // Concs NUS/18 & under 3 Claus Efland conductor Katya Apekisheva piano TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz and Polonaise from Eugene Onegin RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No.2 STRAVINSKY The Firebird complete ballet Dancers from Dance Activate & choreography by Graham Fletcher. Claus Efland conductor The Bardi s 30th anniversary season closes with a Midsummer Eve concert of popular music from the concert hall, opera house and the big screen ending with Tchaikovsky s 1812 Overture including live cannon effects. Hermann Pixabay Leicester Symphony Orchestra and Leicester Philharmonic Choir Dvořák s Stabat Mater Saturday 20 May 7.30pm // NUS/25 & under 5 John Andrews conductor Simon Styles tuba HOLST Festival Te Deum VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Tuba Concerto DVOŘÁK Stabat Mater The forces of the Leicester Symphony Orchestra and Leicester Philharmonic Choir combine to perform Dvořák s affecting and powerful religious work, his Stabat Mater. The religious theme continues with Holst s choral work Festival Te Deum. Simon Styles also shows that the tuba makes a fine solo instrument in his performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto. 6.30pm Free pre-concert talk. Leicestershire Chorale: 40th Anniversary Concert Sunday 19 November 3pm // 65+: // NUS: 5 Under 18s 1 Tom Williams (Verdi) conductor WALTON Coronation Te Deum VERDI Requiem Leicestershire Chorale celebrates its 40th Anniversary in style with a performance of Giuseppe Verdi s epic setting of the Requiem. Once again in collaboration with the Bardi Symphony Orchestra, we are joined by a cast-list of internationallyrenowned soloists Soprano Maureen Brathwaite, Mezzo Catherine Griffiths, Tenor Andrew Kennedy and Bass Graeme Broadbent. In a further twist we open the programme with William Walton s vibrant Coronation Te Deum, conducted by our Patron, the legendary Maestro Paul McCreesh // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

10 SHIAMAK S SUMMER FUNK Saturday 8 July 6pm Shiamak s Summer Funk is the Midlands biggest Bollywood dance show. It showcases the dancing achievements of all Shiamak Midlands students in Leicester, Birmingham, Coventry and Nottingham. Whether you are aged four to 84 years old, Shiamak s philosophy is: Have feet will dance. Shiamak is the global leader in Bollywood dance and choreographed for hit Bollywood films Dil To Pagal Hai and Dhoom 2 as well as major mainstream events such as the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in New Delhi and the World Economic Forum, Davos. Shiamak also choreographed for the Tom Cruise film, Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol. USTAD RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN Friday 8 September 7.30pm Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan returns to De Montfort Hall for one night only in what promises to be the most intimate concert in The Tribute Tour marks the 20th year since the death of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Regarded as the greatest singer in the genre of Qawali, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan brought the modest form of devotional singing to international attention. This Leicester appearance is one you shouldn t let pass by as the protégée pays tribute to his mentor. UKBFF - EAST OF ENGLAND Sunday 17 September 25 (16 & Under 15) Registration from 9am Event Starts at 1pm Come to the hall this September to see the finest bodybuilders in the UK compete for entry to the UK British Championships. TEXAS Tuesday 19 September 7pm doors // VIP 95 Written and produced by Texas stalwarts Johnny McElhone and Sharleen Spiteri Jump on Board is the first new Texas studio album since The Conversation in 2013 and is nothing short of a pop classic. New single Let s Work It Out with a divine video featuring Thierry Henry- has been playlisted at Radio 2. With their glorious new album coming out in April, Texas announce 21 UK including a night at De Montfort Hall. THE CAT STEVENS STORY STARRING DARREN COGGAN Darren Coggan seamlessly weaves the Cat Stevens Story in song and speech in what ends with a standing ovation Sunday Herald Sun RAAS GARBA Sunday 10 September 4pm 6-9 Open to amateur performers from communities in the UK the event welcomes the whole community and gives young people a chance to perform on stage. Tickets only available from Gujarat Hindu Association on PEACE TRAIN THE CAT STEVENS STORY Wednesday 13 September 7.30pm // Concs. 29 only available on top price tickets Following a sell out run at the World Famous Sydney Opera House, Peace Train, traces the path of a man who never stopped wondering about how to make the world a better place. The Cat Stevens Story has had audiences on their feet, cheering for more all around the globe. SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK THE ROD STEWART STORY Friday 15 September 7.30pm A fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart including Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I m Sexy, Sailing, You re In My Heart, Tonight s The Night and many more. The Best Don Stewart (Rod s Brother) The closest I ve ever seen to Rod himself Mary Cady (Rod s Sister) GREG DAVIES Friday 22 September Saturday 23 September SOLD OUT Greg Davies, BAFTA nominated star of Cuckoo, Man Down, The Inbetweeners and Taskmaster, is back with his first stand up show in four years. Come witness the magnificent beast that is Greg Davies. Undoubtedly one of the kingpins of British comedy. Evening Standard One of this country s best comedians. The Times JON RICHARDSON Wednesday 27 September 8pm Suitable for ages 14+ Since his last show he has become a husband and father, seen the UK vote to leave the EU and watched the rise of Donald Trump, all of which leaves him asking one question, why does it seem that no one else alive can correctly load a dishwasher? Come and see what Jon Richardson can do with words when he has more than thirty seconds to work with. Or should that be with which to work? WHITNEY QUEEN OF THE NIGHT Friday 29 September 8pm // Concs A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production delivers hit after hit with a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes in a show that exceeds expectation on every level. Hearts pounding, feet tapping, people were feeling so good. Danielle Travis, P&S News // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

11 RUSSELL BRAND RE:BIRTH Tuesday 3 October & Wednesday 6 December 8pm // Maximum six tickets per person. Suitable for ages 16+ What is real? Who are we? Where did this baby come from? In Re:Birth, Russell Brand wrestles with these questions while unravelling the matrix of modern media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death. Join one of comedy s fiercest talents as he tries to make sense of life having just made a new one. SQUEEZE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS NINE BELOW ZERO Saturday 14 October 7pm doors South-London legends Squeeze come to De Montfort Hall ahead of their new 2017 album. As well as a vast catalogue including hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Tempted, they also have Cradle To The Grave to draw on, their first collection of new tracks since ABF BAND CONCERT FEATURING SAM BAILEY Thursday 12 October 7.30pm The Band of the Coldstream Guards make a welcome return to help raise much-needed funds for ABF The Soldiers Charity. This famous band, which has now been in existence for over 200 years, will be joined by Leicester-based X Factor winner Sam Bailey. Please come and help us make this event both a pleasurable occasion and financial success. SIXTIES GOLD Friday 13 October 7.30pm 35 Following last years successful tour, Sixties Gold returns with an even stronger line-up of artists that, between them, scored over 50 UK Top 30 hits. Relive the 1960s with five of the biggest chart acts of the decade. THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD Monday 23 October 7pm doors No U16s in standing area The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns in 2017 with a new set of Pink Floyd songs - The Best Side Of The Moon incorporating a full performance of what many would call the most iconic rock album of all time. Setting the gold standard. The Times Probably the most popular tribute band in the world. Sunday Times Culture LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND ROYAL BRITISH LEGION FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE Saturday 28 October 7pm // VIP 25 Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. They will be celebrating their centenary at the Festival of Remembrance. Your presence will help us commemorate and celebrate the sacrifices of our Armed forces past and present // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

12 EXHILARATING... ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN SUNDAY TIMES BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE THE SPECTATOR HHHHH DAZZLING SUNDAY TELEGRAPH HHHHH TERRIFIC SUNDAY EXPRESS THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART......THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL DAILY MAIL INCLUDES PREVIOUS CAST PHOTOS GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB MAIL ON SUNDAY Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multiaward winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It s Not True. BEST MUSICAL ALL MAJOR AWARDS Monday 16 Saturday 21 October 7.30pm Wednesday & Saturday Matinee 2.30pm Concessions Mon Thu Groups of 10+ get 10% discount. Mon - Thu only BSL performance 19 October // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

13 RAY MEARS BORN TO GO WILD Tuesday 31 October 7.30pm 25 // Concs. 20 U16s PAUL CHOWDHRY: LIVE INNIT Tuesday 7 November 8pm 20 DR HOOK STARRING DENNIS LOCORRIERE Saturday 11 November 7.30pm SHAWN KLUSH - ELVIS WORLD TOUR Wednesday 15 November 7.30pm From a very young age Ray discovered the joys of exploring the Wilderness, the most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet. His fascination with this environment that has not been modified by civilized human activity, has greatly shaped his life. Ray will take you on a journey that he deeply values for cultural, spiritual, moral and aesthetic reasons and explain why he believes these are vital for the human spirit and creativity. Following his date sell-out tour, comedy powerhouse and star of Taskmaster, Live at The Apollo and Stand Up for the Week, Paul Chowdhry brings his highly anticipated new stand-up show to De Montfort Hall. It s a rare and joyous thing to see a stand up so vibrant and imperiously on top of his game The Mail on Sunday Reviving special memories with classics such as Sylvia s Mother, Sexy Eyes, A Little Bit More, When You re In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Sharing The Night Together, The Cover Of Rolling Stone and Queen Of The Silver Dollar, don t miss the opportunity of seeing Dr Hook live! Direct from the USA, the world s most successful Elvis tribute artist of all time returns to the UK by popular demand. Featuring original Elvis band members, The Sweet Inspirations, who performed with the King as his backing vocalists on over one thousand shows from 1969 to The incredible Shawn Klush first exploded onto the UK scene when six million viewers tuned in to see him crowned The World s Greatest Elvis live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was also crowned the first ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion in Memphis, Tennessee. MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE Thursday 9 November 7.30pm 26 Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this time he hasn t just forgotten his keys. He s holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through it, which means its probably just a window. In his brand new show he ll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media. Milton will be talking about his life so far - the ups, the downs and why buying his own see-saw was the best decision he ever made. Oh and now he wants to be Prime Minister too. Can we do worse than the politicians we already have? Yes we can! THE SELECTER AND THE BEAT FEAT RAKING RODGER Friday 10 November 7pm doors 25 in advance // 28 on the door. No U16s in standing area These 2 Tone legends are teaming up to give fans a rare treat. Lifelong friends, they are two of the main bands to come out of 2 Tone a crucial musical and cultural movement which is still as relevant today as it was over 30 years ago. Renowned for their energetic live shows, longevity has not diminished either band s ability to put in a performance and get everyone in a room, or field, dancing. Don t miss arguably two of the best live bands around playing full sets of their many hits, and more each night. JOEL DOMMETT LIVE Friday 17 November 8pm Students // Suitable for ages 14+ One of the UK s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road with his solo show, Joel Dommett: Live. Catch the star of 2016 s I m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Sky1 s Bring The Noise as he delivers his brand of high octane comedy. LAST NIGHT OF THE AUTUMN PROMS Saturday 18 November 7.30pm // Concs Uplifting classics crowned with a jubilant Proms finale. Land of hope and glory, The Dambusters, Rule Britannia!, Nessun Dorma, Jerusalem and many, many more // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

14 JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 November 7.30pm 40 Restricted view Joining Jools on stage will be Grammy Award winner José Feliciano, one of the most prominent stars in Latin America and revered musicians in the world. Also featuring in the shows will be fan favourites Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Beth Rowley on vocals, along with the supreme Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis on drums. AN EVENING WITH COLLABRO Monday 27 November 7pm doors VIP 99 Collabro are the world s most successful musical theatre group. They met in 2014 above a pub in London for their first rehearsal and only a month later went on to rouse the whole of the Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of Stars in their first audition for Britain s Got Talent. Having won their semi-final heat with over 63% of the votes, they then won the overall competition with one of the biggest majorities ever. NO SUCH THING AS A FISH Tuesday 28 November 8pm 18 // Concs. 16 Join Dan Schreiber, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin on the first leg of their brand new UK tour as they serve up their pick of the most bizarre, extraordinary and hilarious facts discovered over the last 7 days. Three years and 150 episodes later, No Such Thing As A Fish gets 1.2 million downloads a week, has been transformed into the spin-off topical BBC2 TV series No Such Thing As The News and was named one of itunes s top ten most downloaded podcasts of THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN HERESY II HERITAGE TOUR Thursday 30 November 7.30pm 25 // Concs. 23 Groups of 10+ get 10% off On an ongoing hand-luggage only world tour, the Ukes provide pure entertainment, dead-pan British humour and irresistible foot-tapping music. They are masters of the unexpected, whether re-imagining folk songs, twisting classical music favourites, uncovering quirky versions of rock covers, or playing the performers own all-original compositions. BOOTLEG BEATLES Saturday 9 December 7.30pm // Concs The world s most famous Beatles tribute band continues to draw critical acclaim from across the globe with their stunning recreation of the greatest songbook of all time. Tracing the fab four s journey through the sixties, every tiny detail is meticulously covered from costumes to authentic period instruments. Coming 2018 Monday 26 - Saturday 31 March // Concs Book 10 + by Dec 2017 and get 4 off per ticket. Monday Thursday only. BSL performance Thursday 29 March Dance like you ve never danced before! Prepare to be blown away with an astonishing musical spectacle and phenomenal choreography to this iconic score including the smash hit Maniac, Manhunt, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the sensational title track Flashdance - What a Feeling // demontforthall.co.uk // demontforthall 3 transaction fee payable per booking. Cash transactions exempt up to 24 hours before performance. WHAT S ON SUMMER

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