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autumn
& winter 2019
Box office:
01642 552663
www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 4TH & THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and
friends are In the Night Garden Live for a brand new
show on their first ever UK theatre tour in 2019!
You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully
brought to life with full-size costumes, magical
puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts
just under an hour and it’s a completely new
production for the very first In the Night Garden
Live UK theatre tour.
Now in its 10th year, In the Night Garden Live is one
of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1-million
people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5
stars based on 12,844 parents’ reviews. There are
other shows for young children, but as The
Independent wrote,“there’s nothing quite like In the
Night Garden Live.”
Pip-pip, onk-onk! Don’t miss it, book now before it’s
too late!
WED 1.00PM & 4.00PM, THUR 10.AM & 1.00PM. ALL SEATS £17.00 UNDER-16 £15
FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER
BACK BY HUGE POPULAR DEMAND!
Some Guys Have All The Luck is a
fantastic theatrical production
celebrating the career of one of
rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart –
from street busker through to
international superstar!
Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic
and charismatic performance
assuming the persona of this
legendary singer-songwriter and
performer right down to the last
detail – from the distinctive vocals to
the swaggering showmanship and
sheer fun that have made Rod
Stewart one of the most loved
performers of all time.
The show includes all the massive
hits from Rod’s incredible career.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £23.50
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SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
Where were you when Robert Plant climbed that stairway to
heaven or Guns N Roses knocked on heaven’s door? Who
can forget Clapton’s blistering riffs or Freddie Mercury’s four-
octave vocal range?
Allow the all new musical extravaganza THE HISTORY OF
ROCK to propel you back to the best days of music in a
celebration of the very best of CLASSIC ROCK through the
ages from Chubby Checker’s iconic Twist and the seeds of
Rock & Roll, the unforgettable instrumentals of Jimmy
Hendrix in the 60s, to Led Zeppelin, Cream and many more
classic rock tunes of the 70s, 80s & 90s.
This is a must for any fan of ROCK to experience the iconic
music of 4 decades brought back to life by an exceptional 7-
piece band of the finest session musicians and performers EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £21.50
from around the world.
PAUL SMITH –– FOLLOWING. Early Booking Recommended.
SUNDAY 8TH & MONDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
Paul Smith visits the Forum Theatre as part of his second national tour. This Show
Contains Adult Material – Over 16’s Only. EVES 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £19.50
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS
THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
Andy Fairweather Low came to
prominence as the lead singer in Amen
Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit
after pop hit. Songs such as ‘Bend Me
Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘(If Paradise is)
Half As Nice’ are internationally
remembered to this day.
Since the early days Andy has gone on
to work with Eric Clapton, George
Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix,
David Crosby, The Band, Elton John,
Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, The Who,
BB King, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood,
Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Joe
and hundreds more.
In May 2015 Andy and the band were
the opening act for Eric Clapton’s 70th
Birthday tour starting at Madison Square
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £23.00, CONC £21.00
DISABLED INFORMATION – details on our website
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FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
Genesis Connected is a tribute show
celebrating the music of Genesis and the
biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel,
Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics.
This show has an incredible mix of material,
from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers
that will get the crowd dancing in the aisles.
Hits spanning from the late ’70s onwards
including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In
The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All
Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry
Love, The Living Years and many more.
The front man, Pete Bultitude, is not only an
incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly
gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect
the show to include the iconic “double drums”
element as featured on every Genesis and Phil
Collins tour.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £20.00, CONC £18.00
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
On January 10, 2016, the world lost a great music legend,
David Bowie. The legacy he left his fans is a superb
catalogue of music from a stellar 40+ year career.
In an authentic celebration and salute to David Bowie, aka
Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke, the UK’s No. 1
David Bowie tribute show ULTIMATE BOWIE starring Ed
Blaney will transport you across the golden years of Bowie,
from Spaceboy to Superstar.
Media in the UK, internationally and, more importantly for
Ed, the Bowie fans reviews, highlight the fact that Ed
possesses Bowie’s awe-inspiring vocal prowess. A
performer who easily commands the eyes of the audience
every moment he is on stage, Ed blends past and present,
showing the many sides of Bowie’s personality.
Ed Blaney’s ULTIMATE BOWIE makes a welcome return to
the Forum Theatre and delivers a stunning two-hour show of
Bowie classics, from “Space Oddity” to “Let’s Dance” to
David’s latest massive hit “Blackstar”.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £21.00, CONC £19.00
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SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
STARRING LES McKEOWN
Celebrating 45 yeas of Rollermania this year 2019,
the legendary Bay City Roller Les McKeown is
bringing his award-winning Rollertastic show back
to the Forum Theatre !!!
Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers promises to be a
unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and
his Legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts
and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the
soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.
Les brings back the all the thrill and excitement of
Rollermania, performing all the original hits
including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang,
Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A
Little Love plus many many more as well as
introducing new songs from new album “Lost
Songs”.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £24.00
MONDAY 16TH – WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
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TRY OUR VIP BAR – details on our website
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THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
Join us to celebrate the incredible career of Cyndi
Lauper. This high energy live production will take
you back to the 1980s with all of Cyndi’s greatest
hits such as Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, True
Colors, Good Enough, Time After Time, She Bop, I
Drove All Night and many, many more!
Recreating highlights from her unique live
performances, this show pays tribute to the
outstanding songwriting and quirky costumes that
made Cyndi one of the greats.
Back comb your hair and put on your bracelets
because the Cyndi Tour will have you coming
back, Time After Time!
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any
original artists/estates/management companies or
similar shows.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £22.50
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
Award-winning band The Bluejays (featuring stars of
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Dreamboats &
Petticoats and Million Dollar Quartet) take you on a
jiving journey through the fabulous Fifties. Packed
with over 40 classic hits including Rock Around The
Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Jailhouse Rock, Johnny B.
Goode, Tutti Frutti, C’mon Everybody, Stupid Cupid,
Great Balls of Fire and La Bamba, all performed live
on stage, Rock and Roll Revolution will transport you
back to the era when music changed the world
forever!
Rock and Roll Revolution is a whistle-stop tour
through music’s most defining decade!
In 2017, The Bluejays were flown out to Lubbock,
Texas to play for members of Buddy Holly’s family –
even being joined on backing vocals by Buddy’s wife,
Maria Elena!
“The Bluejays are the real Rock ‘n’ Roll deal!” –
Vintage Rock Magazine
“The ultimate 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll show!” – BBC
Radio Scotland
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £21.50
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SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
BIG WOODEN HORSE
presents
MONSTERSAURUS!
One day Monty found a book ‘Inventions Very
Rare’ Create yourself a monster friend
BUT ONLY IF YOU DARE!
This brand new show from the creators of Aliens
Love Underpants is monster-ously good! Follow
the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole
world of whacky inventions and incredible
monsters, but he has a problem – now he has
made them all, what is he going to do with them?
This energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and
mayhem will delight the whole family – with
original music and plenty of audience
participation!
Suitable for ages: 3+ Running time: 50mins
MATS 1.30PM & 3.30PM. ALL SEATS £12.50
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
A stunning must-see show, features
a sensational line-up of musicians,
that deliver a show that exceeds
expectation. Taking you on a magical
roller-coaster ride to the most
exciting musical time in history, with
endless hits from the Sixties and
early Seventies when pop’s greatest
decade comes to life!
DOZY, BEAKY, MICK and TITCH,
one of the greatest bands of the 60s
are supported by:
THE TORNADOS who had the
Worldwide hit ‘Telstar’ and
THE CASUALS a four-piece British
pop group in the 60s and 70s, best
known for their hit “Jesamine”.
At the end of the show the band
members will be available for a meet
and greet.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £24.50
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SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening
featuring the musical brilliance of Richard and
Karen Carpenter.
All superbly performed live in concert, just as they
would have been by The Carpenters back in the
day at the Talk of the Town, London Palladium or
some of their International tours including Japan.
Indeed, West End star and director Vikki Holland-
Bowyer not only perfectly emulates Karen’s
legendary rich contralto, she even gets behind the
drums! Also, The Carpenters’ on stage light-hearted
humour is captured perfectly as Greg Stevenson
effortlessly recreates Richard’s sublime piano
playing supported by a band oozing Seventies glitz.
When we were young we’d listen to the radio,
waiting for our favourite songs – now we can enjoy
them live, performed just how they would have been
by the Carpenters during their heyday.
EVE 7.30PM ALL SEATS £23.00. CONC £21.00
TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER
Talon have risen from humble
beginnings to become one of the most
successful theatre touring shows in the
UK and the ‘Greatest Hits Tour 2019’ will
once again feature the Eagles’ timeless
back catalogue including Hotel
California, Take It Easy, One Of These
Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado,
Lyin’ Eyes and many more.
This world-class seven-piece band are a
phenomenon and have truly transcended
the tag of ‘tribute’. They have become a
brand name in their own right who are
not only revered by their peers,
respected by the music industry but
dearly loved by their massive and
expanding fan base.
“Talon perform the songs of the Eagles
with reverence and super talent” – (Jack
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £25.50, CONC £23.50 Tempchin, Eagles Hit Songwriter).
‘Friends of the Forum’ scheme – details on our website
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LULU – ‘ON FIRE’
THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER
Celebrating 55 years since the release of the debut
smash hit single ‘Shout’, Lulu’s ‘On Fire’ tour will see
the Grammy-nominated singer play 35-dates across
the UK, starting on September 19th and ending on
2nd November.
‘On Fire’ is a show packed full of hits, such as ‘The
Man Who Sold The World’, ‘Relight My Fire’, ‘To Sir
With Love’ and, of course, ‘Shout’, amongst many
others, as Lulu recounts her remarkable life now at 70
years old and a career that has outshone many of her
contemporaries.
Backed by her band, a huge LED screen (for the first
time) showing carefully selected personal and career
defining moments, Lulu will have audiences
nationwide, sitting, standing, dancing, singing,
laughing and simply listening to an amazing story that
started on 3rd November 1948.
Something to shout about? Lulu has plenty!
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £35.00
FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER
The Dreamboys, the UK’s ultimate Magic
Mike style show, are back and hotter than
ever or 2019.
The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a
doubt the UK’s top male strip show, perfect
for a girls’ night out with all your friends.
Their showcase is unquestionably the most
famous male stripper act the UK has ever
produced. With special guest appearances
on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows, it’s
no wonder The Dreamboys have earned
themselves the title of the only male strip
group in history to have celebrity status.
If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night
out in the UK, look no further than these
incredible stripping hunks.
This is one action packed show full of
Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem.
Book your Tickets now before it’s too late.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £23.00 Strictly Adults Only
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Holding back the years
SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER
A TRIBUTE TO MICK HUCKNALL AND
SIMPLY RED
With more than thirty Top 40 singles and
several of the best-selling albums of the last
four decades to choose from, this world class
seven piece band recreates every slick
groove and perfect melody from Mick
Hucknall’s remarkable global career in an
unparalleled display of authenticity and style,
guaranteed to keep the audience singing and
dancing all night.
‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’, ‘Stars’, ‘If
You Don’t Know Me By Now’, ‘Fairground’,
‘Something Got Me Started’ and many more!
WINNER ‘OFFICIAL UK NO.1’ NATIONAL
TRIBUTE MUSIC AWARDS
EVE 7.30PM ALL SEATS £21.00, CONC £19.50
SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER
BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s favourite
male professionals, Ian Waite and Vincent
Simone are joining together for the very
first time in their brand new production –
The Ballroom Boys, a show they say is
going to be “a lot of fun!”
Argentine Tango legend Vincent and King
of the Ballroom Ian will be joined by two
professional female dancers and a
wonderful vocalist. The night will be
packed with dances, songs and loads of
banter! Get ready for a high intensity
evening of glitz and glamour.
VIP Meet & Greet –The Meet and Greet package
includes a seat and a chance to meet the boys pre-
show for a chat and photo and receive a signed print.
Meet & Greet Tickets are strictly limited in numbers so
early booking is highly recommended.
MAT 2.30PM.
ALL SEATS £30.00 CONC £28.00
MEET & GREET £55.00
DISABLED FACILITIES – PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE
10TUESDAY 8TH & WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
Rumpus Theatre Company presents:
A CHILLING PLAY BASED ON CHARLES
DICKENS’ CLASSIC VICTORIAN THRILLER
‘THE BLACK VEIL’.
Newly-qualified doctor Stephen Ruggles has just
arrived home on a stormy winter’s evening and is
warming himself by the fire. A mysteriously-veiled
elderly woman arrives at his door and begs him to
visit a nameless patient at daybreak the following
morning. Against his better judgement, Ruggles
agrees, only to find himself embroiled in … a web of
lies and deceit that ends in death … but for whom!
Packed full of atmosphere and shocks, THE BLACK
VEIL is “a chilling thriller [that] leads the audience
down several blind alleys before revealing all with a
clever double twist … nothing is as it seems” –
theargus.co.uk
TUE & WED EVES 7.30PM, WEDS MAT 2.30PM, TUE & WED EVES, ALL
SEATS £18.00, CONC £15.00, WEDS MAT, ALL SEATS £15.00
THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER
On February 9th 1961, The Beatles made
the first of their 292 appearances at the now
legendary Cavern Club in Mathew Street,
Liverpool.
The show is a Magical History Tour through
the works of the greatest pop music
phenomenon. Replicating, in both sight and
sound, the excitement and energy of
Beatlemania, the psychedelic era of Sgt.
Pepper, and the creative masterpieces of
The White Album and Abbey Road.
Four costume changes and lighting scenes
complement the changes in musical
complexity as the show develops to its
climax. The entire show is completely live
with just the four musicians. There are
absolutely no backing tracks or tapes used
in the performance.
“Like a scene from A Hard Days Night –
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £22.00 Amazing.” THE SUNDAY TIMES
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11FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
Celebrating The Sound Of A Generation!
The Magic of Motown, now in its 13th year and seen by over a
million people, it’s no surprise that this show is one of the
biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate with us, as we’re coming out to start off a
chain reaction and take you on a musical journey with the
biggest Motown party of the year.
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance
routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking
live concert spectacular.
You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back
down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists
such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The
Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves,
The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many many more.
Celebrate the sound of a generation and Reach Out for – The
Magic of Motown!
EARLY BOOKING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £27.00, CONC £25.00
SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
StEwaRt FRaNcIS – The star of ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Live at the
INtO thE PUNSEt Apollo’ and embarks on a brand new
show, in this, his last tour EVER!!! See
him before he heads off… INTO THE
PUNSET.
A welcome return to The Forum Theatre
for one of the best comedians around.
“One of the funniest comedians in the
world.” – Craig Ferguson, CBS’ Late
Late Show.
Over 16s only
EVE 8.00PM. ALL SEATS £21.50
‘Friends of the Forum’ scheme – details on our website
12SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
Performed By The K&K Philharmonic Of Austria
With its selected choice of masterpieces, that have
long since become unmistakable earworms, the
Salzburg Mozart Gala is a must-see for classical music
enthusiasts. Includes excerpts of works such as Eine
Kleine Nachtmusik, Don Giovanni or The Marriage of
Figaro. “Mozart’s music is so pure and beautiful that I
regard it as the inner beauty of the universe itself”,
Albert Einstein once emphasized.
The homage of the K&K Philharmonic to the Salzburg
genius promises an unforgettable experience, bursting
with playful virtuosity and musical sophistication.
Bearing the initials of its Austrian founder, Matthias
Georg Kendlinger, and his wife Larissa, this renowned
orchestra recalls the golden age of the Danube
Monarchy with its magnificent tradition of music.
Around 100 concerts performed across Europe every
year have made the K&K Philharmonic Orchestra what
it is today: One of the world’s foremost privately
funded symphony orchestras. EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £37.50, CONC £35.00
WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER
From the Producers of Rip it Up the 50s and 60s comes the
greatest music decade ever!
Join Olympic champion Louis Smith, Rachel Stevens (S Club 7)
and Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls) for a groovy evening of
singing & dancing. Further cast announcement to follow.
The 1970s were when icons were born. With the groundwork for
a new sense of personal freedom laid in the swinging 60s,
people experimented with their sound, look and entire persona.
From somewhere in space landed David Bowie and Marc Bolan
– two other-worldly angels at the forefront of glam rock. In New
York and Miami disco was born… Music went more soulful with
the sounds from Philadelphia. The Eurovision Song contest
made its greatest contribution to pop music with the birth of
Abba.There is a strong argument that this might have been the
greatest decade of all-time for popular music.
The Meet and Greet package includes a seat, a VIP laminate, entry to
our VIP Bar and a chance to meet the guys pre-show.
MAT 2.30PM, EVE 7.30PM
ALL SEATS £37.50, CONC £35.00
MEET & GREET £137.50/£135.00
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13THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER
Celebrating 20 years on the road in 2019,
Mercury are well established as one of the
world’s most authentic tributes to the legend
that is Freddie Mercury and Queen.
This dynamic theatre production fully
emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock’s
most flamboyant front man.
The extraordinary vocal range and
outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson
as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar
work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are
backed by superbly crafted harmonies, a
driving rhythm section and state-of-the-art
production.This show will captivate any
audience – from die-hard Queen fans.
“Freddie was an original. He and Queen were the best. But
now, in this new century, Joseph, Glenn and Mercury are the
next best thing.” – Jer Bulsara (Freddie’s Mum)
EVE 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £22.00
FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER
Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees
Direct from London’s West End, You Win Again – Prepare to
experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to
have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert
spectacular. Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music through
the sixties, seventies and eighties – including hits they wrote
for artists such as Celine Dion, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton.
Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you
on a musical journey through all your favourite songs,
including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman,
You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive
Talkin’, Tragedy, Massachusetts, Words, I’ve Got to Get a
Message to You, Too Much Heaven, Islands in the Stream,
Grease, If I Can’t Have You and many more!
This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb
brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and
truly stayin’ alive.
EVE 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £25.00, CONC £23.50
‘Friends of the Forum’ scheme – details on our website
14SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER
Boot-Led-Zeppelin offers the definitive tribute
to one of the world’s most legendary rock
bands – Led Zeppelin.
Capturing the magic and excitement of
Zeppelin’s concerts from the 70s, the band
faithfully perform their classic songs, from
mellow acoustic tracks such as ‘Going To
California’ and ‘That’s The Way’, to epics like
‘Whole Lotta Love’ and ‘Stairway To Heaven’.
To mark Led Zeppelin’s 50th anniversary, Boot-
led-zeppelin have put together their most
ambitious production to date. From the laser
pyramid to the flaming gong, it features all the
trademarks of a Led Zeppelin show, delivering
the ultimate Zeppelin experience.
“Fantastic performance!” –
Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“You did Led Zeppelin justice!” – Al Murray,
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £19.00
SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER
Make a date with Tenors Un Limited the ‘Rat Pack of
Opera’ as the number 1 selling classical vocal trio thrill
once again with their uplifting new show ‘That’s Amoré’
Let Scott, Paul and Jem take you on a journey through
some of the best loved songs of the last century, made
famous by other ‘icons of song’, such as Pavarotti,
Lanza, Sting, Bublé and Freddie Mercury.
All your troubles will melt away as these three greatest
of showmen present a diverse programme with their
trademark soaring vocals, velvet harmonies and killer
sense of humour. They will be joined by local choir
Singing Sue’s Vocal Academy (SSVA).
‘Bravi!’ – Sting
‘They came they sang they conquered!’ –
Georgetown Sun, Texas
‘21st Century Tenors – great voices, great fun and a
great evening!’ – Alan Titchmarsh MBE
’Tenors with attitude!’ – The STAGE
EVE 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £20.00
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15TUESDAY 22ND & WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER
‘Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on
stools, gophers sit on sofas and frogs sit on logs’
It’s a new day at Sittingbottom school and FROG is
looking for a place to sit, but CAT has other ideas
and DOG is doing as he’s told. Little do any of them
know that chaos is coming…
Who knew there were so many rhyming rules and
what will happen when FROG is in charge?
Join FROG, CAT and DOG in this new action-
packed stage adaptation of Kes Gray and Jim
Field’s bestselling books Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi
Cat! Songs, puppets, laughs and more rhymes than
you can shake a chime at.
Oi Frog & Friends! is created for the stage by Emma
Earle, Zoe Squire, Luke Bateman and Richy
Hughes.
55 minutes of fun for ages 3+
TUES 1.30PM, WEDS 10.30AM & 1.30PM
ALL SEATS £12.00. SCHOOLS PRICE AVAILABLE
THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER
Now seen by over 300,00 fans
direct from Ireland Europe’s No 1
award winning Country music
show “The Legends of American
Country” returns to the Forum
Theatre for another fantastic night
of toe-tapping Country classics.
The 2020 tour will showcase
highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly
Parton, Johnny Cash, Don William,
Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers
and 5 brand new tributes to icons
Hank Williams, Charley Pride,
Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette
and Jim Reeves with countless winning live band and coupled with an authentic
other well known hit songs in this must-see stage set that will transport you all the way hand
extravaganza. The show features 4 fantastic clapping and toe talking to Nashville and back.
singers who are all backed by the superb award-
EVES 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £21.50
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16FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER
“It’s Everything You Ever Want” “The Music Of The Night” is
“Never Enough” so sit back and relax while our talented
cast headed up by Michael Courtney take you on a whistle
stop tour. From the heart of London’s theatre land to the
glitz of Broadway, the critically acclaimed Mad About The
Musicals is back – celebrating the very best songs from the
shows we all love!
With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of
Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and
Boublil & Schonberg, the talented cast of Mad About The
Musicals evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant
vocals, stunning costumes and a spectacular light show, to
bring you the very best show in town!
From the bittersweet “For Forever” to the powerful “One
Day More” and the rousing “From Now On!” Sit back and
enjoy two hours of unforgettable London and New York
favourites, brought to you by a talented cast – a pure slice
of entertainment!
‘Outstanding!’ (The Stage)
‘The best show of its kind’ (Encore Magazine).
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £21.00, CONC £19.00
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE
FOUR SEASONS
Back by popular demand, Bye Bye Baby takes you back in
time on a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli
& The Four Seasons, whose songs graced such films as ‘The
Deer Hunter’, ‘Dirty Dancing’ and ‘Grease’.
From their early beginning in the 1950s, when Frankie first
joined the group, this show celebrates the greatest hits such
as ‘Beggin’; ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’; ‘Walk Like A Man’; ‘Lets
Hang On’; ‘Who Loves You’; ‘December ’63 (Oh What A
Night)’; ‘Bye Bye Baby’; ‘Can’t Take my Eyes off You’; ‘Fallen
Angel ‘and ‘Grease’ through to a superb grand finale medley
of more of the group’s greatest hits.
The combination of world-class vocals and harmonies, as
Jamie Ledwith scales the falsetto heights of Frankie Valli,
along with snappy choreography and a vast catalogue of hits
makes for a memorable and unforgettable night of nostalgia.
“Fantastic Show” – Rave Review, South Africa
“Superb” – The Reviews Hub EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £23.00, CONC £21.00
TRY OUR VIP BAR – details on our website
17SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
Carole – The Music of Carole King is the story of the
career of one of the most successful and admired
songwriters in the history of popular music.
With a cast of the UK’s finest musicians, singers and
dancers, we tell the story of the music of Carole
King, from its early beginnings in New York in that
hotbed of creativity that was the Brill Building to life in
LA, The Troubadour Club and the singer-songwriter
movement of early 70s’ California.
Featuring not only songs from the Carole King
songbook but also songs that were written and
recorded by some of the greatest artists and
songwriting partnerships and iconic artists such as
Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, The Shirelles, The
Monkees, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Dusty
Springfield, Little Eva, Herman’s Hermits and James
Taylor. This incredible journey through the music that
defined an era will have you on your feet and
dancing in the aisles. EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £23.50
MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
Little Fix are the most accurate
tribute to girl super group Little Mix
on the market. Since Little Mix
formed in front of our very own
eyes on the X Factor in 2011 they
have become the biggest girl
group on the planet and have
churned out amazing chart hits
such as ‘Wings’, ‘DNA’, ‘Change
Your Life’, ‘Move’, ‘How You Doin’
and ‘Black Magic’ to name a few.
Little Fix deliver a high energy
show and replicate the energy,
stage presence and vocal abilities
of the original group with stunning
stage outfits to match. The band
power through all of Little Mixes’
biggest hits with identical
choreography and vocal finesse
proving that ‘Girl Power’ is back on
MAT 2.00PM, ADULTS £16.00, U-14 £14.00 the agenda.
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18FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
King Of Pop is led by the world’s No.1 Michael Jackson
tribute artist ‘Navi’ which alone sets this show above the rest.
Navi is the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael
Jackson himself. Due to his incredible resemblance to the
star, Navi was hired as Michael’s official body double / decoy.
He also received a standing ovation from Michael Jackson
himself after he was hired to perform his tribute at one of the
stars lavish birthday parties.
Navi was also recently chosen by Hollywood to portray
Michael Jackson in a new, major movie about the star’s life
titled “Searching for Neverland”.
Don’t miss this incredible production which features all of
Jackson’s greatest hits such as ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Beat It’,
‘Billie Jean’, ‘Black or White’, ‘Man In The Mirror’ and the
Jackson Five classics. All performed by Navi with the
backing of his incredible live band, dancers and special
effects in a show suitable for the whole family.
EVE 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £25.00
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook is a
stunning live concert performance, celebrating the
music of one of our generations finest singer-
songwriters.
Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s
BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham
leads a super-talented six-piece band through all
your favourite Adele hits plus much more in this
internationally acclaimed show – from powerhouse
performances with Force 10 vocals through to
intimate torch songs and a spellbinding sit down
acoustic section.
The world-class show faithfully recreates the
magic of the three record-breaking albums 19, 21
and 25 – including ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘Make
You Feel My Love’, ‘Set Fire To The Rain’,
‘Someone Like You’, ‘Hello’, ‘Rolling In The Deep’,
‘Skyfall’ and many more.
Someone Like You also pays homage to some of
Adele’s musical heroes, from Etta James to
George Michael, via the Cure, to name but a few. EVE 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £21.00, CONC £19.00
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19SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
Singalonga Productions brings you their newest show,
the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop
singing – The Greatest Showman!
Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss
Rebecca Ferguson (…or maybe not) as you experience
The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible –
with lyrics on the screen so you can join in.
And it’s marching on to the beat we drum.
Our live host will teach you a unique set of dance
moves that will truly make you come alive. As they
show you how to use our interactive prop bags,
you also get to practice your cheers, your boos and
even a few wolf whistles. Then you can sit back and
relax and sing and dance along to the lyrics on screen.
YOU the audience will rewrite the stars!
It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-
a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress is
strongly encouraged and full audience participation
essential.
PLEASE NOTE this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.
AFT 5.00PM
ALL SEATS £16.00, UNDER-16 £12.00
MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
Neil was born to love Great
Britain. During his 20 years
travelling to every corner,
and whilst filming BBC2’s
‘Coast’, he’s fallen in love
all over again. From north
to south, east to west it
cradles astonishing beauty.
The human story here is a
million years old, and
counting. The tolerant,
easy-going peace we enjoy
has been hard won and the
places Neil’s seen have
given him a unique view
and understanding of
British history.
Hear in his amusing and
entertaining way what it all means to him, and why we
need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £23.50
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20JOE LONGTHORNE
THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
Famed for an endless repertoire of the voices of the
world’s top singers – Shirley Bassey is moved to say
“Joe can do me better than I can do myself” – Joe
Longthorne MBE is coming to town.
A special greatest hits performance is promised in a
rollercoaster ride of songs and as Joe performs with his
own talented live band. From Tom Jones to Frank
Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr, Joe’s
impressions are flawless.
Million-selling albums, sell-out concerts around the
world – including the Royal Albert Hall – make Joe’s the
hottest ticket in town.
Support is from George King, a regular face on TV
during the Eighties appearing on hit shows The
Comedians, Live at Her Majesty’s and New Faces.
“The finest talent. He is up there at the top” – Bob Hope
“The best vocal entertainer in the world” – Jimmy
Tarbuck
“I am a huge fan” – Sir Bruce Forsythe
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £24.00, CONC £22.50 “The entertainer of the century” – Ricky Tomlinson
FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER
The Greatest Hits of Phil Collins & Genesis
It’s another night in paradise. . . guaranteed – as this hit-packed
production arrives on its nationwide tour for 2019.
Backed by a cast of world-class musicians and singers,
featuring a horn section that will blow you away, the star of the
evening delivers a delightfully interactive spectacular that
includes each and every one of Phil Collins’ greatest hits.
Solo chart toppers In the Air Tonight, Easy Lover, Against All
Odds, One More Night, You Can’t Hurry Love and, of course,
Another Day in Paradise combine with Genesis smash hits
Invisible Touch, Land of Confusion and I Can’t Dance.
Featuring the music of one of only three recording artists to
have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, welcome to
two hours of non-stop, sign-a-long classics. Capturing every
vocal intonation and mannerism absolutely perfectly, superbly
combining this with the music genius’ cheeky humour,
something really special is in the air the night that Both Sides of
Phil Collins comes to town . . .
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £22.00, CONC £20.00
www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk
21SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
There are Elvis tributes . . . and then
there’s Lee Memphis King.
Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute
artist, recreates the essence of the King with
consummate ease and an almost unbelievable
combination of stunningly accurate vocals and
incredible passion in every performance.
Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his
‘One Night of Elvis’ he has picked up numerous
accolades and has headlined and sold out some
of the most prestigious venues across the UK
and beyond.
In this latest production, Lee Memphis King
portrays Elvis Presley at his peak celebrating
the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 – 1977.
Resplendent in the most authentic costumes
from Elvis’s performance and an orchestra
backing this incredible performer prepare to be
taken back in time to see Elvis in the way it was.
This brand new production is dedicated entirely
to the ‘Vegas Years’
EVE 7.30PM ALL SEATS £23.00, CONC £21.00
SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
FEELING KINKY?
The Kast off Kinks features three
former members of the legendary
band ‘The Kinks’, back together
playing great music and re-living
the good times whilst keeping the
songs alive that made The Kinks
a household name.
This great line-up features Mick
Avory (original drummer on all
the classic hits from 1964-84),
Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals,
Kinks 80s & 90s and still with Sir
Ray Davies), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60s & 70s) alongside Dave Clarke
(guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose).
Expect an evening of iconic hits including: ‘You Really Got Me’, ‘Dedicated Follower of
Fashion’, ‘Sunny Afternoon’, ‘Lola’, ‘Days’, ‘Waterloo Sunset’, ‘Come Dancing’, ‘All Day and
All of the Night’ plus more…A great night out, not to be missed!
“A full house, and a standing ovation. To anyone wondering about going, do not hesitate”
(The Stables, Milton Keynes)
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £20.00, CONC £18.00
TELEPHONE THE BOX OFFICE ON: 01642 552663
22THEATRE NEWS:
We are delighted to announce that the Forum Theatre
will be having a make over this Summer.
Visitors to the Theatre this Autumn will be able to enjoy new carpeting
and seating in the auditorium.
The seating has been carefully chosen for added comfort and to be in
keeping with the listed status of the building.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS: l 10am – 8pm (when performance taking place) Mon – Sat
l 10am – 6pm (when no performance) Mon – Sat l Sunday opens 2 hours before
start of performance
BOOKING CHARGES: Booking fees may apply – ask at Box Office or see our website.
CHILDREN: PLEASE NOTE – All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
BABY TICKETS: for children under 2 years old on the day of performance a baby ticket
may be purchased at a cost of £3.00 (no seat will be allocated).
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission, and to make any alteration in the cast or
programmes rendered necessary by unavoidable cause. No ticket refunds or exchange given.
SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR THE FULL SEATING PLAN AND ALL OTHER
BOOKING INFORMATION INCLUDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE that during some musical events, there may be a possibility of
people standing and dancing during the performance when encouraged to do so by the artist/s.
Customers not wishing to dance may wish to book seats in the upper level boxes to avoid any
inconvenience.
A SPECIAL THANKS
to our sponsors and partners.
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23TUESDAY 12TH – SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
24TUES – THURS 7.30PM
WEDS & THURS 2.30PM
FRI 5.00PM & 8.00PM
SAT 2.00PM, 5.00PM &
8.00PM
TUES EVE, ALL SEATS £26.00
WEDS & THURS EVES,
ALL SEATS £28.00,
CONC £26.00
WEDS, THURS & FRI MATS,
ALL SEATS £24.00
FRI EVE & SAT (ALL PERFS),
ALL SEATS £29.50
SCHOOLS PRICE AVAILABLESUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
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ENTERTAINED BY
THE PITMEN POETS
BILLY MITCHELL,
BOB FOX, BENNY GRAHAM AND JEZ
LOWE
A NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES of the very best nights I have been to in 50
LACED WITH NORTH EAST HUMOUR years of concert going.
AND HUMANITY. Anne Marie Bailey – Thank you for the
“Whoever’s idea it was to bring these four songs and fun. Your show is very moving in
together for a show should be awarded a many ways.
gold medal for services to music.” John Wilson – Well, bonny lads, you gave
“A striking performance from The Pitmen wor lass and me one of the best nights out
Poets, one of the stand-out gems of this since we left Ashington in 1978
year’s festival.”… Costa Del Folk
Dave Burland – It was without a doubt one EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £20.00
MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
Paul Zerdin and his dysfunctional puppet family are back
by popular demand with a brand new UK tour. As well as
starring everyone’s favourites Sam, Albert and Baby,
there’ll be his new bodyguard, an urban fox, some
hilarious audience participation – and a talking ice cream
– all using a mixture of master puppeteering, state of the
art animatronic wizardry and a unique blend of edgy
comedy.
It’s a quirk of British theatre that a man can get a standing
ovation for spending the best part of 75 minutes on a
stage talking to himself. It goes without saying that Paul’s
skills are top notch – there’s not a hint of movement from
his lips and he has a strong command of a range of
different voices but it’s his control of the puppets and
sense of timing that brings his characters to life! Don’t
miss out on your chance to see one of Britain’s finest
entertainers. Age Guidance: 15+
‘’The best ventriloquist Britain has discovered for many
years…’’ – The Stage
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £20.00
‘Friends of the Forum’ scheme – details on our website
26TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
JOE MCELDERRY – THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF MUSIC
Come along and see Joe perform many of the songs that have made him
the star that he is today. Recently Joe has been touring the UK in various
productions, playing Joseph in ‘Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat’
where he received amazing reviews, and more recently in ‘Club Tropicana’
where he is playing the lead Garry, again receiving rave reviews.
Joe performed at last year’s Olivier Awards, and also made a couple of
appearances at the London Palladium. Book now for this special evening !
MEET & GREET: The package will include a seat for the show, a glass of fizz and a photo
opportunity with Joe before the show as well as entry into our VIP bar for the evening.
EVE 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £28.00, M&G £75.00
WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
Following their success on 2018’s Britain’s Got Talent and their hugely
successful debut Album “I’ll Remember You” charting number 15 in the official
album charts and receiving a BRIT Break through Award, the UK’s premier
Wartime Act, The D- Day Darlings, bring you their brand new stage show. The
group was formed ten years ago by founder and lead singer Katie Ashby, after
Katie recognised the importance of this music and how it resonates with
people like no other genre of music.This new show features songs from the
album and many more wartime classics from the era, covering both WW1 &
WW2 performed in their own unique way, brilliantly presented and
choreographed with video projection, full lighting show and a series of striking
costumes changes, plus a few extra surprises.
MAT 2.00PM. ALL SEATS £20.00
SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER
Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky . Featuring a live Orchestra.
Traditionally, Russian State Ballet and Opera House returns for their
annual UK tour with a vibrant and enchanting full touring ballet production.
Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the
elements that will be brought together by this renowned Russian company.
A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the
Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The Nutcracker is an eternal seasonal favourite, directed and
choreographed by the former award winning Bolshoi Ballet Soloist,
Konstantin Uralsky.
EVE 7.30PM, ALL SEATS £34.00, CONC £32.00, U-16 £23.00
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Tuesday 31st 1.30pm NO PERFORMANCE 29FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER
a Viennese christmas Gala
Once again this favourite festive Christmas hear the beautiful melodies by the Strauss
special featuring the British Philharmonic Family, Lehar, Kalman, Romberg, Stolz and
Concert Orchestra comes to Billingham with Christmas music for everyone to join in with.
the ever popular Much Loved Productions The Blue Danube leads the way with polkas
and songs from vienna.
Company presenting wonderful Viennese,
Truly a fantastic evening for all the family.
Strauss and Christmas music.
Join our singers Orchestra and presenter to EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £23.50
FRIDAY 13TH & SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER
Sweeney Entertainments present: The Best of WHAM!
A ‘Fantastic’ new show featuring the best of George, Andrew,
Pepsi and Shirlie with sensational vocals, choreography,
costumes and an awesome live band.
Can it really be 37 years since George Michael and Andrew
Ridgeley formed one of the most enduring pop groups of the
80s? In four short years WHAM! sold more than 28 million
records, topping the charts with three albums, four number one
singles and eleven top ten hits. They featured in the Live Aid
concert of 1985 and were the first western pop group to ever
tour in China. Their impact and influence on the 80s era and
music today really cannot be over emphasised. The Best of
WHAM! Show includes all those hits, a few B side favourites
and a couple of early George Michael bonus songs. This fun-
loving, vibrant, megamix tribute to the pop sensation of the 80s
will be loved by ‘Young Guns’ of all ages, so come along to the
‘Club Tropicana’ (*Sorry. Drinks not free).
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS – INCLUDES FREE AFTER
SHOW DISCO AND LATE BAR.
EVE 8.00PM. ALL SEATS £27.00
www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk
30SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY
Follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz.
Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto
too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there's no
place like home! The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length,
ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told
through the magic of classical dance. Set to a classical score
which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £19.50, CONC £18.50, U-16 £13.50
SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY
The West End smash hit comes to town starring five
giants of rock’n’roll – Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy
Fury, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison…
In 1960 American rockers Eddie and Gene flew in from
the States and were joined by British heartthrob Billy
Fury for the UK’s very first multi-artist rock’n’roll tour.
Reviewers were appalled by the on stage antics.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £24.00, CONC £22.00
FRI 24TH & SAT 25TH JANUARY
After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven
himself time and time again!!
30 totally different DVDs in 30 years, 2,000 plus live shows
worldwide, 4 books, countless original songs and millions of fans
are testimony to the fact that he is “Britain’s King of Comedy”
Don’t miss the opportunity to see the man himself live on stage
in one of his favourite local theatres.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £22.00
SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY
Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the
Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing
ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is
back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a
full live band performing all the hits including 'Mrs Robinson',
'Cecilia', 'Homeward Bound' and many more.
"Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2.
EVE 7.30PM. ALL SEATS £25.00, CONC £23.00
TRY OUR VIP BAR – details on our website
31THEATRE PLAN
T H E F O R U M T H E AT R E – A U T U M N S E A S O N AT A G L A N C E
SEPTEMBER 8th & 9th THE BLACK VEIL P. 11 4th NEIL OLIVER P. 20
4th & 5th IN THE NIGHT GARDEN 10th THE CAVERN BEATLES P. 11 7th JOE LONGTHORNE P. 21
– LIVE P. 2 11th THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN P. 12 8th BOTH SIDES OF PHIL COLLINS P. 21
6th SOME GUYS HAVE ALL 12th STEWART FRANCIS – 9th ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS P. 22
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