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Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Box Office: 01892 530613
January – June 2019
assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
Guide
CAROLINE LANGRISHE ADEN GILLETT JAMES SUTTON ELIZABETH BOAG JASMYN BANKS
‘LAUGH-OUT-
‘THE COMEDY SIMMERS’
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West End Wilma
A C O M E DY BY T O R B E N B E T T S
The Original Theatre Company, Ghost Light Theatre, Evenings at 7.30pm
and Eilene Davidson present Matinees at 2.30pm
Caroline’s Kitchen For prices and to book,
Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 February
click here.
Direct from London ahead of it’s New York run
Caroline Mortimer is the nation’s favourite TV cook.
In the glow of the studio lights, she has it all - a
sparkling career, a big house, a (golf) loving husband,
smart kids and the best kitchen money can buy.
But when the camera turns off the truth comes out
and when an unexpected guest disrupts a night of
celebration there is more to spill than the wine... Signed performance
Welcome to Caroline’s Kitchen... Thursday 7 February
Direct from its hit London run this searing, sharp, state of the 7.30pm
nation comedy is coming to The Assembly Hall Theatre this Spring.
Starring Caroline Langrishe (Lovejoy, Judge John Deed), ’Something special’
Aden Gillett (House of Elliot), Jasmyn Banks (Eastenders), -The New European
and James Sutton (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) ★★★★
From the award-winning Original Theatre Company (The “Makes you laugh when you
Habit of Art) who brought you Torben Betts’ smash-hit really think you shouldn’t...
comedy Invincible and directed by Alastair Whatley (The it’s hilarious”
Importance of Being Earnest, Wait Until Dark, Birdsong). -Jenni Murray, Radio 4
DIRECT FROM ITS HIT LONDON RUN PRIOR TO NEW YORK
Dr. Seuss Properties TM & © 2018 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
All Rights Reserved.
The Cat in the Hat Tue – Thu at 10am
Fri at 10.30am & 2pm
My First Ballet: Saturday at 12pm & 4pm
Sunday at 11am & 3pm
Tuesday 12 – Saturday 16 March
When the Cat in the Hat steps onto the mat, Sally and her
Sat at 10am, 1.30pm & 5pm
Sleeping Beauty
brother are in for a roller coaster ride of havoc and mayhem! The Saturday 8 — Sunday 9 June For prices and to book,
Cat can rescue them from a dull rainy day, but what mischief do For prices and to book, Give children a first taste of the magical world of ballet. click here.
they get up to along the way? click here. Enjoy the classic fairy tale ballet together, in this new version
Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It’s fun to have fun but especially created for children aged three upwards.
you have to know how! With a narrator to help the young audience follow
the story, and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s
Based on the much-loved book by Dr Seuss that has captivated
generations of readers, The Cat in the Hat features feline frivolity gorgeous music, this is the perfect introduction to the
aplenty, with his acrobatic accomplices Thing 1 and Thing 2. With beauty of ballet, and a fantastic family day out.
riotous rhymes which have delighted children for over fifty years, Performed by second-year students of English National
Signed performance Ballet School, My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty is
and infectious humour and spectacular circus for the grown-ups,
the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat comes to The Assembly Saturday 16 March choreographed by Antonio Castilla, Ballet Master
Hall Theatre in March. 5pm and Répétiteur at English National Ballet.
Directed by Curve’s Associate Director Suba Das (Pink Sari Based on the book by Dr. Seuss “A gorgeous treat for kids and8parents”
– 9 June 2019
Revolution, Sukanya), with Design by Isla Shaw (The Witches,
The Gruffalo) and original songs from Composer Tasha Taylor
Play originally produced by the The Daily Express Box Office: 01892 530613
National Theatre of Great Britain
Johnson (George’s Marvellous Medicine), this Curve and Rose assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
Adapted and originally produced by
Theatre Kingston co-production, in association with the National Katie Mitchell ballet.org.uk/myfirstballet
Centre for Circus Arts, will be a purrfect treat for all the family.
18 - 19 May 2019
Think Floyd Bowie Experience
Saturday 12 January – 7.30pm The Golden Years Tour
This extraordinary band, dubbed the Definitive Saturday 19 January – 7.30pm
Pink Floyd Experience, are renowned for their Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert
stunning celebration of the music of one of the celebrating the music of the world’s greatest
world's greatest bands. pop icon, David Bowie. A must see for all
The brand new show for 2019 will feature a Bowie fans, the latest production promises
complete performance of The Wall as well as an unforgettable journey of sound and vision,
the whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Dark featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy.
Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Bowie Experience continues to amaze
much more. audiences with an astounding attention to
Backed by a an impressive laser light show, detail, bringing the golden years of David
this exciting production will faithfully recreate all Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on
the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical your red shoes and Let’s Dance!
excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.
"Brilliant! - They are really good." - Pink Floyd’s For prices and to book, click here.
Nick Mason
For prices and to book, click here.
Faith Chicago Blues
The George Michael Legacy
Friday 18 January – 7.30pm
Brothers
Sunday 20 January – 7.30pm
A stunning celebration remembering one of
Back with a brand new mission, The Chicago
the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. This
Blues Brothers are heading for Detroit to take
energetic, vibrant musical journey brings to life
on some of the Biggest and most loved Motown
35 years of hits from George’s glittering career.
anthems along with all the Blue Brothers
This brand-new feel good show will have you classics you know and love. With hit’s from
dancing in the aisles for the biggest party night Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Sam and Dave,
of the year. Performing all the hits from Freedom! James Brown, The Temptations, The Four
‘90 to Club Tropicana, Outside to Careless Tops, The Jackson 5 and The Supremes - this
Whisper, all brought to life by our fantastic cast promises to be the biggest party show the UK
and sensational live band. has ever seen.
You Gotta Have Faith!
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated For prices and to book, click here.
with any original artists/estates/management
companies or similar shows.
For prices and to book, click here.
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TEDx Royal Tunbridge Wells
Beneath the Surface Symphony Orchestra
Saturday 26 January – 1.30pm Aleksandar Djermanović
Since its launch in 2015, TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells has hosted
four inspiring TEDx events, welcomed 60 speakers to the stage, Sunday 3 February – 3pm
and shared these speakers' brilliant ideas with over 3 million Soloist - Aleksandar Djermanović (piano)
viewers from all around the world. This fifth event will feature Conductor - Neil Thomson
12 stimulating TEDx talks, a selection of uplifting entertainment, Mozart - Overture: La Clemenza di Tito
and a vibrant marketplace where event partners, speakers and Mendelssohn - Symphony No 4 in A (Italian)
audience members can come together and connect over big and Brahms - Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor
bright ideas. All thinkers, doers, collaborators, and life enthusiasts
welcome! For prices and to book, click here.
For prices and to book, click here.
Beyond The Barricade
Celebration of Dvořák 20th Anniversary Tour
English Symphony Orchestra Thursday 14 February – 7.30pm
Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West
Sunday 27 January – 3pm
End, and of course ending with a stunning finale from Les Mis.
Join Kenneth Woods and the ESO for the celebration of the
The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss (Enjolras
greatest of all Czech composers with today’s distinguished Czech
& Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Misérables) Katie
violin virtuoso, Pavel Sporcl.
Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a
Sporcl’s recording of his countryman’s concerto has been hailed live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the
by Gramophone as ‘...a warmly idiomatic reading...tonal variety chosen musicals.
and expressiveness....magnetic.’ The concert opens with a lively
This incredible concert is now in its 19th successive year.
selection of Slavonic Dances and ends with a performance of
Dvořák’s vibrant and tuneful Eighth Symphony’.
For prices and to book, click here.
For prices and to book, click here.
Magic of Motown Let's Hang On
Friday 15 February – 7.30pm
Saturday 2 February – 7.30pm
Four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented
Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the
their own sound and wrote their own songs to become one of the
unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by
biggest pop sensations of all time.
over a million people, it’s no surprise that the show is one of the
biggest success stories in British theatre history. Their story... Their music... Their sound... is all wrapped up in one
remarkable production that moved Frankie Valli to say “you guys
With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder,
are dynamite”.
The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5,
Smokey Robinson and more. An outstanding cast, each a talented musician in their own right,
bring the most amazing feel-good show on tour to your doorstep.
This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical
journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No
For prices and to book, click here.
Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Dancing In The Streets, My
.
Cherie Amor, Heatwave and many more
For prices and to book, click here.
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The Rocket Man Royal Tunbridge Wells
A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Saturday 2 March – 7.30pm
Symphony Orchestra
Combining breath-taking vocal and piano
Katherine Lacy
performances, flamboyant costumes, a dazzling Sunday 3 March – 3pm
light show - all accompanied by an outstanding Soloist - Katherine Lacy (clarinet)
band and backing vocals. Conductor - George Vass
Travel back in time and be treated to all the hits Walton - Façade (Selection from Suites 1&2)
such as Crocodile Rock, Philadelphia Freedom, Viner - Sleeping Gomatz
Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Are You Arnold - Clarinet Concerto No 2
Ready for Love, I’m Still Standing, I Guess That's Dvořák - Symphony No 9 in E minor (New World)
Why They Call It the Blues, Tiny Dancer, Your
Song and of course Rocket Man. For prices and to book, click here.
For prices and to book, click here.
Arrival
The Hits of ABBA
Thursday 7 March – 7.30pm
The music of Abba is brought to stage with Arrival – the
international, multi-award winning show that has sold out in over
20 different countries worldwide since 1995.
This high energy show features the vast catalogue of hits loved
by many generations including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen,
Waterloo, Super Trouper, Voulez Vous, and many more - bringing
to life the extraordinary song writing talents of Benny and Bjorn.
Featuring authentic costumes and first class vocals, celebrate the
music of one of the most iconic bands of all time.
“Simply the best Abba show”
-The Stage
For prices and to book, click here.
Sun Records
The Official Concert Show
Friday 8 March – 7.30pm
Good Dog For prices and to book,
click here.
The label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny
Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Rufus Thomas comes to life.
Tuesday 5 March – 7.30pm
Mum’s promised him that bike so even when school or home life Revisit the recording studio that produced trailblazing hits That’s
“Good Dog is theatre at its Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta
bites, he knows to keep his chin up, his head down and his shirt
most simple and its most Shakin’, Bear Cat, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight...
clean. Because in the end, everyone who’s good gets what they
striking” -The Reviews Hub Songs that would influence the world of music. Featuring
deserve. Don’t they?
authentic musical instruments, starring a multi- talented cast of
Delicately observed and fearlessly told by writer Arinze Kene
singers, the official concert show takes you back to the birthplace
(Netflix’s Crazyhead, Eastenders, Channel 4’s Youngers, West
of Rock’N’Roll.
End smash Girl From the North Country, and Misty at Bush
Theatre), good dog embarks on its second national tour following For prices and to book, click here.
its acclaimed premiere in spring 2017.
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Banff Film Festival Someone Like You
Saturday 9 March – 2pm & 7pm Wednesday 20 March – 7.30pm
Get ready for a collection of inspirational This stunning live concert performance,
adventure films coming at you from celebrates the music of one of our generations
the wildest corners of the globe! finest singer-songwriters.
These extraordinary short films follow the Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham
world’s top explorers and action film-makers Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie
as they brave intrepid journeys into the Markham leads a super-talented six piece band
most spectacular regions of planet Earth. through all your favourite Adele hits plus much
Witness breath-taking cinematography, more in this internationally acclaimed show –
stunning scenery and an exhilarating dose from powerhouse performances with Force 10
of adrenaline – all on the big screen! vocals through to intimate torch songs and a
spellbinding sit down acoustic section.
There are two shows, each with an entirely
different selection of films. These brand-new The world class show faithfully recreates the
films are taken from the world’s most prestigious magic of the three record-breaking albums 19,
mountain festival, held every year in Canada. 21 and 25, and also pays homage to some
of Adele’s musical heroes, from Etta James to
For prices and to book, click here. George Michael, via the Cure, to name but a few.
For prices and to book, click here.
Brendan Cole Live: Dire Straits UK
Show Man Thursday 21 March – 7.30pm
Dire Straits UK bring the experience of one of
Sunday 10 March – 7.30pm Dire Straits’ most iconic concerts and albums to
Brush off your tails, Brendan is back! UK Theatres in 2019 with The Alchemy Tour.
This brand-new production for 2019 promises Alchemy was Dire Straits first big live album,
unparalleled entertainment as Brendan Cole recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in July of
leads his stunning cast in a thrilling extravaganza 1983 during the last two shows of their Love Over
of music and dance. Gold tour.
The very first winner of BBC’s Strictly Come Alchemy included selected Dire Straits hits from
Dancing is joined by an amazing team of their albums to date including Tunnel of Love,
professional dancers, singers and a live band Romeo and Juliet and Private Investigations, but
to showcase the superb choreography and the concerts featured many other fan favourite
dazzling performance that has kept him in the songs that didn’t make it onto the Live Album itself.
public eye for 15 years. Dire Straits UK have since discovered the set lists
Join us for a night of beautiful ballroom magic for these Concerts, and will be playing the concert
and high-energy Latin passion with the in it’s entirety throughout the 2019 tour.
charismatic Brendan Cole and experience the Don’t worry though - they’re not going to miss out
ultimate Show Man at his best. the band’s biggest tracks from later years as well!
For prices and to book, click here. For prices and to book, click here.
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Taking Care Of Elvis Collabro
Ben Portsmouth Monday 1 April – 7.30pm
Friday 22 March – 8pm Collabro, winners of Britain’s Got Talent are the
Ben Portsmouth, the world’s number one Elvis world’s most successful Musical Theatre group. In
tribute artist, is a multi-talented musician, singer 2014 they met for their first rehearsal above a pub
and songwriter who’s had Elvis’s DNA in his blood in London and just a month later went on to rouse
from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan the whole of Hammersmith Apollo into a standing
and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. ovation during their first ever public performance
of Stars for the Britain’s Got Talent judges.
He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an
on-stage charisma that has audiences believing They released a Number 1 debut album Stars,
at times they are watching the ‘King’ himself. followed by Act Two which peaked at Number 2
in the charts in the summer of 2015. Performing
Internationally renowned as one, if not the best to millions of people, Collabro perform in
Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth Tunbridge Wells on the Road to the Albert Hall.
will bring his unique style and charisma and will
show audiences why he is regarded as the best For prices and to book, click here.
in the business.
For prices and to book, click here.
Alice In Wonderland The Big Dance
Lamberhurst Dance School
Sunday 24 March – 1pm & 5pm
Extravaganza
Lamberhurst School of Theatre Dance returns Tuesday 2 April – 7pm
with 150 children aged 4 to 18 as they present This annual event allows young children to
their dance production of Alice in Wonderland. experience what it is like to perform on a
stage in a theatre. Each participating school
This traditional tale for all the family brings to life is provided with an external practitioner who
a mix of popular, modern and classical music delivers a workshop in a range of dance styles.
as Alice takes you on an exciting journey full of
wondrous adventures!
The children then spend many weeks rehearsing
For prices and to book, click here. and refining their dance ready for an audience
of family and friends. The children arrive at the
theatre with massive smiles on their faces and
throughout the duration of the day the smiles
and excitement grow and grow until they
practical burst out of the theatre “buzzing”.
This years performance is an “open theme” and
so the evening will be full of fun and variety.
For prices and to book, click here.
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Here Come the Girls Royal Tunbridge
Wedneday 3 April – 7.30pm
Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden (Strictly Come
Wells Symphony
Dancing) and Chloe Hewitt bring an exciting mix
of individual performances and group numbers
Orchestra
with this all new show. Hooray For Hollywood
With spectacular supporting dancers, the show Sunday 7 April – 3pm
will showcase a mix of Ballroom and Latin Conductor - Roderick Dunk
routines choreographed by Patrick Helm, who Hooray for Hollywood - Music from the Movies
will also perform with Dianne. BBC Voice singer This magical concert includes music by
Leanne Jarvis will also join the cast, touring composers such as John Williams, who provided
the country in this high energy show, with an scores for the Harry Potter films, Indiana Jones,
opportunity for a pre-show meet and greet with Star Wars and Schindler’s List. Other music
the pro dancers. will include scores by Miklós Rózsa (Ben
Hur), Maurice Jarre (Lawrence of Arabia), Alan
For prices and to book, click here. Silvestri (Back to the Future), Erich Korngold
(The Sea Hawk), Nino Rota (The Godfather),
Danny Elfman (the Batman films) and others.
For prices and to book, click here.
DanceFest 2019 Paul Merton’s
Friday 5 April – 6.45pm
This themed competition gives local school
Improv Chums
dance groups the opportunity to perform in front Monday 8 April – 8pm
of a large and enthusiastic audience. Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch,
Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist
For prices and to book, click here. Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2019 to
visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with
another evening of mind-blowing improvisation.
The collective improvisational experience
embodied in the Chums is enough to stun an
elephant. They flex their improvisational muscles
to delight and entertain audiences in this country
and abroad.
For prices and to book, click here.
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Brainiac Live The Drifters
Science Abuse Saturday 13 April – 7.30pm
Thursday 11 April Formed in 1953, The Drifters became one of
Based on the Original TV Show and celebrating the greatest groups of all time seeing numerous
it’s 10th Anniversary live on tour, Brainiac Live! members over the years including Johnny Moore
is back. More mischievous than ever before and Ben E King.
Brainiac Live! will take you on a breathless The new line up performing their hits such as
ride through the wild world of the weird Under The Boardwalk, Like Sister and Brother,
and wonderful. Expect exploding dustbins, Up On The Roof, Saturday Night At The Movies,
combusting microwaves and loads of live Come On Over To My Place, Save The Last
daredevil stunts! Dance For Me and many more...
Watch from the safety of your seat as the The Drifters delivered numerous hits on both
Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of sides of the Atlantic that saw them inducted
science and do all of those things on stage that into the ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ in 1988 and
you’re too scared to do at home! ranked No.81 in the Rolling Stone’s top 100
“Excellent... Science Museum meets Top Gear” ‘Greatest of All Time in 1993.
-The Guardian
For prices and to book, click here.
For prices and to book, click here.
Michael RTW Choral
Starring Ben Puccini: Messa
The Magic of Michael Jackson di Gloria
Friday 12 April – 7.30pm Sunday 14 April – 3pm
Michael Starring Ben is a jaw-dropping and The Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society return
magical tribute to the King Of Pop Michael to the Assembly Hall Theatre for a concert of
Jackson. very special Italian music from the masters of the
As the largest touring tribute to Michael Jackson art form.
in the UK today, this award winning production The choir will sing one of Puccini’s earliest
features an incredible live band, stunning works, the Messa di Gloria, along with Verdi’s
costumes, iconic dance routines and of course, Four Sacred Pieces. This sublime work written
the inimitable Ben. The show promises to by Verdi in the last years of his life is not heard
create the most authentic, lively and powerful often and this is a rare opportunity to hear the
re-creation of the iconic superstar you will ever two works together.
experience.
The choir will be joined again by London’s
extraordinarily talented Salomon Orchestra.
For prices and to book, click here.
For prices and to book, click here.
18 19That'll Be The Day
Tuesday 16 April – 7.30pm
Back by ever-growing popular demand, get ready to party as the
UK’s favourite Rock & Roll variety production returns with another
chance to see its latest most popular show!
Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely
entertaining Rock & Roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from
the 50s, 60s & 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy!
Celebrating an entire era of timeless nostalgia, the production is
well known for its ability to make audiences return time and time
again for a new experience. Now in its 33rd year of consecutive
touring of national touring, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that
Rock & Roll will never die!
For prices and to book, click here.
Rhod Gilbert
The Book of John
Sunday 28 April – 8pm
It has been a while, but the multi-award-winning Welsh comedian
is back, with a brand new live show. In a six-year break from
stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. And just when he thought
he’d hit rock bottom, he met a bloke...called John.
This show sees Rhod as funny as ever, but like never before. Raw,
personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense.
As seen on Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience, Would I Lie to You?,
Taskmaster, Qi, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, Live at The Apollo,
Have I Got News for You?, And much more…
The Jungle Book Fri at 5pm
Sat at 1pm & 5pm
Friday 19 April – Sunday 21 April Sun at 1pm & 5pm
For prices and to book, click here. A wildly entertaining adventure for the whole family!
.
From the producers of the smash hit UK tour of Alice
in Wonderland, Wicked Productions in association For prices and to book,
with Jordan Productions present a brand-new click here.
The Ladyboys of Bangkok hilarious family production of The Jungle Book.
Tuesday 30 April – 7.30pm The Jungle Book tells the story of Mowgli, a young boy who
Seen by over 3 million people – cheekier, funnier and as is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere
spectacular as ever! Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo the bear and
This amazing show has been touring in the UK for 21 years since it Bagheera the panther, agree to take the boy to the man village
was created for the world famous Edinburgh Festival. for his safety. But the jungle holds danger and surprises
for them all in this hilarious adventure of a lifetime!
A cabaret like no other cabaret, featuring 16 of the world’s most
beautiful and stunning showgirls – who just happen to be men! With brand new songs, creative staging and bags full of fun, why
not bring your cheeky little monkeys to laugh like a pack of hyenas
This all new production for 2019 is bigger and as glitzy and glamorous
when The Jungle Book swings into Tunbridge Wells this Easter.
as ever. Prepare for a night you’ll talk about for years... Laugh and
sing your heart out with hundreds of friends you’ve yet to meet.
For prices and to book, click here.
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20Les Musicals
Monday 13 May – 7.30pm
Musical Theatre’s leading men and X Factor
stars; Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman) & Jai
McDowall (Britain’s Got Talent - Winner) have
joined forces to create a dramatic & spine
tingling concert. This vocally dynamic evening
showcases even more smash hit songs from the
greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by
two of the world's finest voices.
After sell out shows in 2018 this is certainly a
concert not to be missed as it tours to even more
venues nationwide, with it’s second exciting year.
Tickets include a Meet and Greet with Jonathan
and Jai at 6pm, plus a complimentary glass
of wine (or juice), and the opportunity to take
photographs and get autographs.
For prices and to book, click here.
Luther
Luther Vandross Celebration
Tunbridge Wells Operatic and Dramatic Society present Evenings at 7.30pm Thursday 16 May – 7.30pm
Legally Blonde The Musical Matinees at 2.30pm The World’s premier show in celebration of
‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from
Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 May his amazing career, culminating over 40 million
OMIGOD, You Guys! Life is, like sooo perfect for Elle For prices and to book, album sales and eight Grammy awards including
Woods. She is beautiful, a fashion major, president click here. many of the greatest dance anthems and love
of her sorority house and most importantly... a natural songs ever written, fronted by international
blonde. All she’s missing is a diamond engagement Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and
ring from her boyfriend. What could go wrong? his 10 piece band
Elle’s world comes crashing down when, instead of proposing, Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me the
he dumps her for not being ‘serious enough’ and leaves for Reason, I Really didn’t mean it, Stop to Love,
Harvard Law School. In a quest to win him back, Elle rallies her So Amazing, The Best Things in Life Are Free,
resources and gets into Harvard, much to the annoyance of Always and Forever, Endless Love, Ain’t No
her classmates, including Warner’s new brunette girlfriend. stoppin’ Us Now, Your Secret Love, Shine, The
At Harvard, Elle battles misogyny, elitism and superficiality Closer I Get To You, Love The One You’re With,
but learns there is more to life than being beautiful. Any Love, Superstar, Until You Come Back to
Smart and successful feels ‘So Much Better’. Me, Dance with My Father and many many more.
Based on the 2001 Hollywood movie, Legally Blonde The
Signed performance For prices and to book, click here.
Musical is bright, bubbly and filled with feel-good music, high
Wednesday 8 May
energy routines and side-splitting humour guaranteed to
7.30pm
have you laughing before you can say “Bend and Snap!”
23The Summer of Love Jools Holland and his
Friday 17 May – 7.30pm
The Summer Of Love is an eclectic explosion of flowers, Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
psychedelia, freedom, peace and love and, of course, timeless Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 May – 7.30pm
music that inspired a generation. Featuring Gilson Lavis
Join us for the greatest 60’s party in town - all the hits from one of With special guest and guest vocalists Ruby Turner &
music’s most influential eras, including California Dreaming, San Louise Marshal
Francisco, Turn Turn, Turn, Somebody To Love, Happy Together,
Brown Eyed Girl, All Along The Watchtower and over 40 more For prices and to book, click here.
classic songs from the summer that changed the world.
For prices and to book, click here.
llegal Eagles
Friday 24 May – 7.30pm
Julian Clary The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2019 for
another outstanding show promising more of their trademark
Born To Mince musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible
Saturday 18 May – 7.30pm showmanship.
In this outrageously camp new show, (that he was going to call This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over
Bed Knobs and Knee Pads but was advised might not sell too two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Their longevity and
well in Harrogate), renowned homosexual Julian Clary will bare his continued international acclaim are due in no small part to their
soul as never before in the interests of light entertainment. extraordinary mastery of the Eagles’ distinctive sound.
He’ll murder some well known songs along the way, no doubt, Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel
read you a sneak preview from his next memoir A Night At the California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy,
Lubricant and make withering remarks about punters foolish Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more!
enough to sit in the front row. You know the kind of thing. It’s the
only life he knows. Don’t miss out. For prices and to book, click here.
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For prices and to book, click here.
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Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac Ruby Wax
Sunday 19 May – 8pm
Performing the legendary Rumours album note-for-note and in its
How to be Human
entirety... plus much much more! Saturday 25 May – 7.30pm
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Ruby Wax invites you to use more of your mind for compassion,
Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2018 with a brand new instead of just chasing what’s ‘better’, like a hamster on a wheel.
show celebrating 40 years of the iconic Rumours album. With a little help from monk Thubten Gelong, who explains how
Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and the mind works, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura, who explains
channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer a unique opportunity for fans, This is the show you need to help you upgrade your mind as much
both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that as you’ve upgraded your iPhone.
have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved
bands of all time. For prices and to book, click here.
.
For prices and to book, click here.
24 25Walk Right Back The Counterfeit
The Everly Brothers Story
Sunday 26 May – 7.30pm
Stones
Saturday 1 June – 7.30pm
After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium
Right Back is back! From the Producers of That'll
when for a fraction of the price you can get
be the Day, the show tells the story of the most
up close and smell the faking brilliance of the
successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers.
Counterfeit Stones - described as Rolling
Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have Stones’ hooky masterpiece. Their latest fast
To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique shuffle, The Midnight Scambler promises yet
concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, another night of pure, unadulterated Copy-
sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers Rock. Now in their 28th year, these prank-
around those trademark “harmonies from stars continue to deliver the best “mock ‘n’
heaven”. roll” show on the circuit. Packed with big
Follow the brothers rise to fame, through their hits, retro fashion, vintage guitars and a huge
decade-long feud to the glorious reunion that dollop of “Spinal Tap” humour, it’s Satis-
gave them back to the world, and back to each fiction guaranteed. So “Come On” all you
other. Honky Tonks and Get Yer Doo Dahs Out!
For prices and to book, click here. For prices and to book, click here.
Kevin Clifton in
The Tiger Who
Burn The Floor Came to Tea
Friday 31 May – 7.30pm
Combining jaw-dropping choreography Thursday 27 — Saturday 29 June
and ground-breaking moves, Burn the Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award
Floor brings their famous, infectious and nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who
rebellious energy to the stage every single Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10
night in the UK, starring Strictly Come years on stage!
Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton, and the new The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her
Italian heart-throb, Graziano Di Prima. mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it
From seriously romantic Waltz, to a futuristic possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to
Foxtrot, the passion of the Tango and Paso see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Doble cut right through. You will revel in the Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family
emotional power of the Cha Cha, the Samba show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-
and Jive, and be left breathless by the smoking, long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning
irresistible Rumba. stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime
mayhem... Expect to be surprised!
For prices and to book, click here.
For prices and to book, click here.
26 27Community Youth Drama
Assembly Hall Theatre and Trinity Youth Theatre are working together to bridge the
gap of access to arts activities across the borough of Tunbridge Wells. Together we
offer free youth theatre to young residents of Sherwood and Cranbrook.
Registered Charity No. 1154716 If you are aged between 9-16 living in Sherwood or Cranbrook, and would like to
Nourish Community Foodbank works throughout the local area providing emergency food and take part, email Bethan.Minter@tunbridgewells.gov.uk to find out our term dates.
provisions to people in crisis on a referral only basis. Thanks to the support of The Assembly Hall
Theatre and all their customers, we will be able to continue to provide for those in our community
who need us most. Cranbrook Tunbridge Wells - Sherwood
Many people think of Tunbridge Wells as a wealthy Cranbrook Primary School TN2 Community Centre
area, but around 16% of households in our area
are living in poverty, many people literally unable Thursdays Tuesdays
to afford to put food on the table. Since 2012, we 4.30pm – 6pm 4.30pm – 6pm
have provided over 110,000 meals to local people
costing us on average £3 to provide a meal.
Just £3 a month would buy someone in
poverty here in Tunbridge Wells a meal bag
each month, £27 would give a family bags of
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If everyone who could spare it gave £3 just once
a year and gave up one latte or one drink at the
pub, we could raise enough to provide food and
supplies for everyone who needed it... No-one need
go hungry in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.
Please support others
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or text your donation FOOD35
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The Stage Grosvenor Road where a member of our team tickets will be undertaken at our discretion and
will be happy to assist. Tunbridge Wells Gateway will be subject to a 10% administration fee.
How to find the theatre is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The Assembly Hall Theatre is a five minute walk from the Tunbridge
Royal Victoria
Place shopping Signed & Relaxed Performances
Wells Station. Tunbridge Wells is served from West and East
centre
Gateway
Feedback The theatre arranges signed performances on
Sussex and all over Kent by a variety of bus operators. We value your feedback on our services and staff selected shows and our annual pantomime
Crescent – if you have any comments please ask a member has a relaxed performance. Details can be
The theatre is situated in Crescent Road, in the heart of Royal Road of our team for a Customer Comment card or email found on the website, on the show page in the
Car Park
Tunbridge Wells. There is a large, multi-storey car park in Crescent
MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD
us at theatrefeedback@tunbridgewells.gov.uk theatre guide or by asking the Box Office.
LONDON ROAD
Road. There is one disabled parking space outside of the theatre
and parking on the ground floor of the Crescent Road car park. CHURCH ROAD CRESCENT ROAD
Fees Ticket Prices
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Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, ROYAL A booking fee of up to £2.75 per ticket will be Some performances have a restricted
Kent TN1 2LU TUNBRIDGE
applied on all tickets booked by phone or in person. view price for seats in row A of the circle
WELLS
Train
Station Online booking fees are only £1.25 per ticket and this will be indicated as RV.
Assembly Hall Theatre Privacy Policy (over 50% off other booking methods). All prices and fees subject to change
Assembly Hall Theatre Respects Your Privacy E-Tickets do not need to be printed, but if you do Charity Of The Year 2018/19
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will only use your personal information in accordance want us to print your tickets there is a £1.75 fee
with the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), per transaction.
General Data Protection Regulation 25 May 2018 (GDPR) and other relevant legislation. Tickets sent by post incur a £3.50 postage charge,
30 which includes printing. All other fees still apply. 31What’s on at a glance
January
Saturday 12 Think Floyd
Friday 18 Faith - The George Michael Legacy
Saturday 19 Bowie Experience
Sunday 20 The Chicago Blues Brothers
Saturday 26 TEDx
Sunday 27 English Symphony Orchestra: Celebration of Dvořák
February
Saturday 2 Magic Of Motown
Sunday 3 RTWSO: Aleksandar Djermanović
Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 Caroline’s Kitchen
Thursday 14 Beyond The Barricade
Friday 15 Let’s Hang On
March
Saturday 2 The Rocket Man
Sunday 3 RTWSO: Katherine Lacy
Tuesday 5 Good Dog
Thursday 7 Arrival - Tribute To Abba
Friday 8 Sun Records
Saturday 9 Banff Mountain Film Festival
Sunday 10 Brendan Cole
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 The Cat in the Hat
Wednesday 20 Someone Like You
Thursday 21 Dire Straits UK
Friday 22 Ben Portsmouth: Taking Care of Elivis
Sunday 24 Lamberhurst School of Dance: Alice in Wonderland
April
Mondy 1 Collabro
Tuesday 2 The Big Dance Extravaganza
Wedneday 3 Here Come The Girls
Friday 5 DanceFest 2019
Sunday 7 RTWSO April
Monday 8 Paul Merton’s Impro Chums
Thursday 11 Brainiac Live
Friday 12 Michael starring Ben
Saturday 13 The Drifters
Sunday 14 RTW Choral
Tuesday 16 That’ll Be The Day
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 Jungle Book
Sunday 28 Rhod Gilbert
Tuesday 30 Ladyboys of Bangkok
May
Tuesday 7 - 11 TWODs - Legally Blonde
Monday 13 Les Musicals
Thursday 16 Luther Vandross Celebration
Friday 17 The Summer Of Love
Saturday 18 Julian Clary
Sunday 19 Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac
Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23 Jools Holland
Friday 24 Illegal Eagles
Saturday 25 Ruby Wax
Sunday 26 Walk Right Back
Friday 31 Kevin Clifton in Burn The Floor
June
Saturday 1 The Counterfeit Stones
Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 My First Ballet - Sleeping Beauty
Thursday 27 — Saturday 29 The Tiger Who Came to Tea
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