What s on September 2013-January 2014 Box office: 01777 706866 www.majesticretford.com
Welcome to The Majestic... Welcome to our latest programme of entertainment at the Majestic. We sincerely hope you will find many shows of interest to you, and look forward to your support. However, should you wish to comment or make a suggestion, please write to: The Majestic Theatre, Coronation Street, Retford DN22 6DX. BOX OFFICE - Our box office is open from 10am to 2pm Monday to Saturday, and of course, on all show nights. An answering machine service is also available when the box office is closed or very busy. We will ring you back as soon as possible. TO BOOK - Either call in at the theatre box office or phone during opening hours. A charge of 1 per transaction will be made for all telephone bookings. Tickets can be posted out for an additional 70p. Tickets can also be booked online at: www.majesticretford.com We regret no babies in arms or children under 2 years of age can be admitted. All children require a ticket. PAYMENT - Can be made by cash or credit card. An administration charge of 1 per transaction will be made on Visa cards. We are sorry but we can no longer accept cheques. We can only offer refunds if the performance is cancelled. At a glance... Unforgettable Friday 13th September 7.30pm The Dance Space Saturday 21st September 5.30pm Sunday 22nd September 2.30pm Vampires Rock Friday 27th September 7.30pm Rollermania (The Bay City Rollers Story) Sunday 29th September 7.30pm Fifty Days of Grey* Saturday 5th October 7.30pm Let s Hang On Saturday 12th October 7.30pm Paul Daniels Sunday 13th October 7.30pm 2 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Supersonic 70 s Saturday 19th October 7.30pm Jethro Friday 25th October 7.30pm The Drifters Saturday 26th October 7.30pm Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story Friday 1st November 7.30pm Vienna Festival Ballet presents Snow White* Sunday 3rd November 5.00pm Magic of the Beatles Saturday 9th November 7.30pm Louise Clarkson School of Dance Sunday 10th November Saturday 16th November Sunday 17th November 6.30pm And Finally... Friday 22nd November 7.30pm Phil Collins Majestic Theatre School presents Cinderella Sunday 24th November 5.30pm Dominic Kirwan Friday 29th November 7.30pm My Ireland That ll Be The Day Friday 6th December 7.30pm Aladdin Saturday 4th January Tuesday 7th January Saturday 4th 10am, 2pm & 6.30pm Sunday 5th 2pm & 6pm Tuesday 7th 10.00am & 1.30pm (schools) *indicates friends shows BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 3
Saturday 4th at 10am, 2pm and 6.30pm Sunday 5th at 2pm and 6pm Tuesday 7th at 10am* and 1.30pm* *Schools Performances 13.50 Adults & 10.50 concessions 40.00 Family Opening Matinee - All tickets 9.00 4 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Friday 13th September 7.30pm 16.00 & 18.00 UNFORGETTABLE Saturday 21st September 5.30pm Sunday 22nd September 2.30pm 8.50 THE DANCE SPACE ONCE UPON A DREAM A musical and dance show from the students of The Dance Space A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Music from some of the biggest artists including two former members of The Drifters, Maurice Cannon and Steve V King. This show provides a night of world class entertainment and nostalgia that you will never forget! Unforgettable is a first class production that features many musical icons such as The Drifters, Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Frankie Valli, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, The Three Degrees, The Beatles and many more... this show will take you right back on a complete journey of nostalgia - including favourites such as Tutti Frutti, Shake Rattle & Roll, Dancing in the Street and River Deep, Mountain High to ballards such as Stand By Me and Baby Love. BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 5
Friday 27th September 7.30pm 21.00 VAMPIRES ROCK If you loved Queen s Musical We Will Rock You you will love this! BBC Nottingham Celebrating it s 10th year as one of the best touring production shows. Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula owner of the Live and Let Die Club. In search of a new bride the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora who auditions for the new singing position, to cross over to the dark side and live for ever in Rock n Roll Hell! Along with Steve Steinman a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band, blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including; We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You ve Been Gone, Sweet Child of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Poison and many more! All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed! 6 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Sunday 29th September 7.30pm 17.50 & 19.50 ROLLERMANIA (THE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY) BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 7
Saturday 5th October 7.30pm 13.50 & 14.50* FIFTY DAYS OF GREY Saturday 12th October 7.30pm 18.50 LET S HANG ON Fifty Days of Grey is a hilarious new comedy by writer Andrew Lynford (Eastenders). Fran and San are best mates and rule the world of committees and societies in Batley - and it s 2012 and there are Jubilee and Olympic celebrations and events to organise! They meet 19 year old Mandy at a Zumba class and she introduces them to a whole world of mummy porn, and they both realise there s a whole world of naughtiness out there that neither of them have ever tried exploring. And it s raining... every day is grey. So, when it rains, everyone needs to find something to do indoors... right?? Set against the backdrop of the summer of 2012, these girls ultimately win gold in this affectionate and funny new comedy starring Sue Hodge (Allo Allo) and Julie Fox (The Rocky Horror Show). Contains mild adult content. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, their music and their everlasting popularity spanning many decades was finally brought to icon status with the Broadway hit musical Jersey Boys. Let s Hang On has captured the magic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, not only their music, but also the uniqueness of the group. Let s Hang On has definitely captured the mood, feel and sound to produce a wonderful evening of entertainment. We are very proud to have the opportunity of presenting this award winning show at our venue. Definitely not a night to be missed! You Guys Are Dynamite Frankie Valli These guys are absolutely brilliant Paul O Grady Show An authentic masterpiece The BBC 8 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Sunday 13th October 7.30pm 17.50 PAUL DANIELS THE FIRST FAREWELL TOUR. FROM LEGEND TO LEG END! In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings. He is undoubtedly the most successful TV magician of the 20th century, and has become a true magical legend. Come and see his brand new show where he will perform a selection of his favorite magic and a number of new tricks never performed in public before. He will be joined by the very lovely Debbie McGee. A show full of magic, comedy and amazement. 'Full of fun and entertainment. As sharp as ever. A must' **** Whatsonstage.com 'A master class in illusion and stagecraft' The Herald **** BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 9
Saturday 19th October 7.30pm 17.50 Early bird booking by 27th July buy 8 get 1 free SUPERSONIC 70 s Friday 25th October 7.30pm 19.50 JETHRO The SUPERSONIC 70s SHOW Europe s premier 70s party! Taking the UK by storm, the Supersonic 70s show is quite simply the hottest ticket in town! An incredible live show full of classic 70s hits that is just sensational. This six piece band featuring the incredible vocals of Janey Bombshell & Mark Keen, will take you from the towering majesty of Queen & ELO, the pin-up pop of The Osmonds, David Essex & David Cassidy to the classic sounds of The Carpenters Saturday Night Fever & Grease. This show is so mouth watering, even a Curly Wurly cannot out chew it! Laughter not only provides a full-scale workout for your muscles, it unleashes a rush of stressbusting endorphins which strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Always slightly on the edge, Jethro s fruity Cornish humour is the perfect remedy to cheer us all. Turning everyday events into farcical stories, embellished into hilarity with his trademark west country dialect. Tales told with such effortless rhythm, timing and charm that it just melts all seriousness into pure laughter. The perfect anecdote to everyone s day. Contains adult humour. Ages 15+. 10 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Saturday 26th October 7.30pm 22.50 & 23.50 THE DRIFTERS 60th Anniversary Diamond Dynasty Tour 2013 marks the 60th Anniversary of The Drifters and to celebrate this incredible achievement we will be producing our most spectacular show to date as we present The Diamond Dynasty Tour, featuring the current line up Pierre Herelle, Michael Williams, Ryan King and Carlton Powell who received Gold Disks from Sony for the first new recordings in over 30 years in 2012! This amazing Show will visit theatres nationwide during 2013. In addition to this, The Drifters will embark on a worldwide tour visiting the UK, Europe, Asia, America, South Africa and Australia to enable their fans to enjoy their incredible success to date, as well as releasing new material in the UK and worldwide. Including songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin In The Back Row, Come On Over To My Place, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book and many more from The Drifters vast back catalogue, The Diamond Dynasty Tour promises to be our best yet! BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 11
Friday 1st November 7.30pm 17.50 & 18.50 THE BILLY FURY STORY Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story Sunday 3rd November 5.00pm 12.50, 17.00 & 19.00* SNOW WHITE WORLD PREMIERE Billy Fury was Britain s own Elvis... and girls loved him! 30 years after his untimely death, Billy s own band his ORIGINAL FURYS TORNADOS remember him by re-playing live his timeless 29 hit records Wondrous Place, Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, A Thousand Stars, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise & many, many more. With giant on screen footage of Billy & his Furys Tornados playing live plus the uncanny voice of Colin Gold, it s rock n roll heaven!! Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their brand new production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question, who is the fairest one of all. Based on the traditional Grimm s Brothers story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements, an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, a shiny red apple and Prince Charming. This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family. An excellent company of talented young dancers. Their energy and enthusiasm is breathtaking. Ents24.com 12 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Saturday 9th November 7.30pm 20.50 THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their very first number one hit, join the authoritative Beatles live concert show. She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand and Please Please Me established John, Paul, George and Ringo as chart topping stars in 1963, setting the band on a path to become the biggest selling recording artists in the world. During the 60s, the Fab Four s live shows saw fan hysteria never seen before or since. The Magic of the Beatles superbly recreates these legendary live performances, and more. Taking you from their Mop Top roots to the psychedelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond, from Love Me Do to Let It Be. Fantastic costumes, brilliant vocals and incredible musicianship Come Together in a lavish Magical Musical trip back to Yesterday. The year 1963 was the genesis of the greatest band in the world. Fifty years on, this fantastic show ensures the Fab Four s incredible musical legacy lives on... live and in concert. BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 13
Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 6.30pm 6.00 & 8.00, Family of 4 25.00 LOUISE CLARKSON SCHOOL OF DANCE Friday 22nd November 7.30pm 16.50 & 17.50 AND FINALLY... PHIL COLLINS SPREAD YOUR WINGS SUNDAY 10th NOVEMBER 6.30pm Sutton and Tickhill branches SATURDAY 16th NOVEMBER 6.30pm Retford group A dancers SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER 6.30pm Retford group B dancers Our dance school is back with another three spectacular performances with a variety of dance styles for all the family. Featuring dancers from each of our 3 branches, celebrating our 5-year anniversary, working together to portray our long standing ethos of fun and affordable dance classes for all ages!! Touring for their 5th Anniversary Year, And Finally... Phil Collins, return with their recreation of Phil Collins 1997 Dance Into The Light Tour. Building on the growing success of this show this ten piece band are embarking upon their biggest tour to date travelling across the UK throughout the whole of 2013! This years show includes the classic hits In The Air Tonight, Easy Lover, Sussudio, Another Day In Paradise, together with new songs taken from Phil s Dance Into The Light tour, River So Wide, Can t Turn Back The Years, Lorenzo, It s In Your Eyes and Long, Long Way To Go. Over two hours of continuous Phil Collins hits performed by a world class line-up of musicians to give you the ultimate Phil Collins experience. Those of you who have followed this show over the last five years will know only too well what thrills lie in store and for those, new to the And Finally family, welcome to the ultimate tribute to Phil Collins. 14 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Sunday 24th November 5.30pm 7.00 & 8.50 CINDERELLA Friday 29th November 7.30pm 18.50 DOMINIC KIRWAN MY IRELAND The Majestic Theatre School is delighted to perform the most magical story of them all CINDERELLA. Come and see the stars of the future in this well loved tale, as Cinderella meets the man of her dreams. Will the ugly sisters spoil the day or will the slipper fit and Cinderella marry Prince Charming? This youth theatre production has all the well loved characters including Buttons, Prince Charming, The Ugly Sisters and of course Cinderella. Undoubtedly one of the most dynamic and best loved entertainers that Ireland has ever produced. Dominic Kirwan again brings his own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland, in his brand new show My Ireland. Throughout a memorable evening spanning Folk, Country and Popular music at its best, Dominic also revisits the fabulous days of the showband era. Sure to be a hit, not only with Dominic s ever growing legion of followers, but lovers of Irish music everywhere. BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 15
Friday 6th December 7.30pm 21.50 & 22.50 THAT LL BE THE DAY Get ready for a party as the UK s most successful touring Rock N Roll production, the legendary That ll Be The Day, returns with a Brand New 2013 Christmas Show. Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics and hilarious comedy routines. WHAT A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW THAT LL BE THE DAY IS. NOT TO BE MISSED!! The Daily Mail JOIN IN THE FESTIVE FUN THIS CHRISTMAS!! Brand New 2013 Christmas Show 16 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Saturday 4th at 10am, 2pm and 6.30pm Sunday 5th at 2pm and 6pm Tuesday 7th at 10am* and 1.30pm* *Schools Performances 13.50 Adults & 10.50 concessions 40.00 Family Opening Matinee - All tickets 9.00 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 17
Seating Plan BOX FOUR EXIT EXIT ZZ1 W1 S1 CIRCLE BARON S BOX EXIT WHITAKER BOX R20 Q1 O19 BOX THREE K1 K18 BOX ONE H1 I17 E1 D16 R1 BOX TWO A1 B1 STALLS STAGE A16 C17 Y9 T9 Z21 Y30 V29 U20 Wheelchairs can be placed next to seats B1, D1, F1 & H1 18 BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com
Why not become a Majestic friend? Credit card charges are waived at the box office, you become eligible for discounted ticket offers.* If you provide us with an email address, we will inform you as soon as shows go on sale. *Indicates Friends discounted show. Membership costs 10 single, 18 double. Why not pick up an application form when next in the theatre? Sponsored Seats By sponsoring a seat you will help us to replace some of the seats in the theatre. The cost is 20, which includes the fitting of a name plate should you wish it! Why not pick up a leaflet? Details of all sponsored seats are catalogued in a booklet, which is situated in the Theatre foyer. Theatre Tours If you would like organise a tour of the theatre, for yourself, a party of friends or a group please contact the Theatre. Gift Vouchers Our Theatre Gift Vouchers are now available in 5, 10 or 20 and have proved very popular since we introduced them. So why not treat a friend or relative to a voucher for that special occasion? Licensed Bar We have a licensed bar in the Circle foyer for the use of our Patrons, where drinks are served, prior to a show, and in the interval. We do run an Interval drinks order scheme for you to order your drinks before each show. Volunteers The Majestic is indebted to all the work undertaken by our Volunteers, who organise and run every aspect of the theatre. Without their total commitment our Theatre could not continue. If you would like to help, in any small way, helping with numerous tasks, stage work, electrical and sound, box office, bar, cleaning, front of house etc. we are always pleased for any help, however small. Please tell Box Office of your interest in becoming part of a great team. Mailing List Why not stay in touch with what s happening at the Majestic by adding your name, address and telephone number to our mailing list. Please give Box Office your details. DATA PROTECTION ACT - The Majestic Theatre is committed to upholding the Data Protection principles of good handling practice. When processing your reservation, we will ask for your name, address and telephone number. This information may be used to keep you informed of forthcoming events and notify you of any changes to an event for you which you have booked at the Majestic. Disabled Access Wheelchair and disabled access to the theatre is available from street level. This access leads straight into the main auditorium. How to find us Many visitors have a little difficulty in finding us due to the pedestrianisation of the town centre. We have published a map showing exactly where we are, and hope this will help, but landmarks in our vicinity are Kings Park, Police Station and Asda Superstore, should you have any difficulty. There are signs directing visitors to the Theatre on the main roads into Retford. The car park at the rear of Wilkinson s is very accessible from Arlington Way (town bypass). It is only about 300 yards to the Theatre. FROM WORKSOP Car Parking We very much regret that there is very little car parking space available in Coronation Street, although there is a little for the Disabled. There are car parks in Chancery Lane and West Street, which are quite near the Theatre. FROM DONCASTER FROM THE SOUTH BOX OFFICE: 01777 706866 ONLINE: www.majesticretford.com 19