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                                                                     Join our much loved team from The
                                                                     Forum here at the Assembly Hall
                                                                     Theatre as we present a residency
                                                                     of The Forum Nights.
                                                                     The legendary work of David Bowie
                                                                     has become an annual celebration at
                                                                     The Forum. This year, a selection of
                                                                     the wonderful cast of musicians that
                                                                     bring you this event, will be hosting a
                                                                     very special party… and it will be on
                                                                     David’s birthday too! This event sells
                                                                     out every year and quickly so pick up
                                                                     a ticket as soon as possible to avoid
                                                                     disappointment.

AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:

BOWIE NIGHT
Friday 8 January 2021 | 8.00pm
All Tickets from: £15.75
                                                                                Book Now

                                                                                                               COMEDY
Our Monthly residency from The
Comedy Store
Line Ups and more information coming
soon!
Running Time: TBC
Age recommendation: 18yrs+
Saturday 23 January 2021,
Saturday 20 February 2021,
Saturday 20 March 2021,
Saturday 10 April 2021 | 8.00pm

                                           AHT Residences Presents

                                           THE COMEDY STORE
                                           Monthly Residency
                                           All Tickets From: £12.75
          Book Now                         Prices rise with demand so Book Early!
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                                                                                “My Dear Old Things welcome to
                                                                                my brand-new show “Over… But                                                                                   Marie Antoinette’s favourite Haydn symphony
                                                                                Not Out…” The Socially Distanced                                                                               and an exceptionally beautiful tone-poem by
                                                                                Tour. Join me for an evening of hilarious                                                                      Honegger provide the bookends for a fabulously
                                                                                yet fascinating stories direct from                                                                            varied programme of chamber orchestra
                                                                                the TMS commentary box, The Real                                                                               classics,
                                                                                Marigold Hotel and countless TV                                                                                Also featuring Albinoni’s best-loved Oboe
                                                                                shows. Couple all that with my side-                                                                           Concerto and string orchestra music by John
                                                                                splitting life stories and you are in for a                                                                    Ireland.
                                                                                real treat! Pip Pip Blowers x”                                                                                 Conductor – George Vass
                                                                                Henry’s quick wit, storytelling, and                                                                           Soloist – Helen Pye
                                                                                sparkling personality have certainly                                                                           Pastorale d’été, H. 31 – Honegger
                                                                                been sharped up by lock-down and he                                                                            Oboe Concerto in D minor, Op. 9 No. 2 – Albinoni
                                                                                is raring to go!                                                                                               A Downland Suite: Elegy and Minuet – Ireland
                                                                                “Over… But Not Out…” is set to be a           Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra presents                Symphony No. 85 in B flat ‘La Reine’ – Haydn
                                                                                rip-roaring, belly laughing evening of                                                                         On General Sale: Monday 11 January 2021
              CMA Touring Ltd presents
                                                                                not to be missed anecdotes, gaffes and        WINTER MINI SERIES:                                              Running Time:
                                                                                more!
              HENRY BLOFELD                                                     “If the tension here was a block of           Winter Classics                                                  70 mins | No Interval
                                                                                                                                                                                               Age Recommendation: 7+
              Over… But Not Out!                                                Cheddar cheese, you could cut it with a
                                                                                knife” - Henry Blofeld
                                                                                                                              Sunday 31 January 2021 | 3.00pm
                                                                                                                              Flat Stalls: £17.00
              Friday 29 January 2021 | 7.30pm                                                                                 Tiered Stalls: £22.00
              All Tickets From: £30.00                                                                                        Circle: £17.00
              Prices rise with demand so Book Early!                                       Book Now                           Under 18’s (with a paying adult): £1.00                                         Book Now

              Come one come all to Le Cabaret
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              Fantastique - The UK’s most magnificent
              intimate cabaret, right on your doorstep.
              Suggested (but not necessary) Dress Code:
              Burlesque Fantasy - With a prize for best
              dressed of the night!
                                                                                                                              Join our much loved team from
              Face the glitz, glamour and stars as ‘Le
              Cabaret Fantastique’ takes you on a wondrous                                                                    The Forum here at the Assembly
              journey into the heart of beautiful Bohemia.                                                                    Hall Theatre as we present a
              With breathtaking vocals from the finest West                                                                   residency of The Forum Nights.
              End Performers, Lisa Marie-Holmes and                                                                           DJs Holler & Scanty spinning Classic
              Craig Webb as well as our OUTRAGEOUS                                                                            House, Disco & Dance Anthems on
              Host Drag Queen - ‘Miss D’. Burlesque                                                                           vinyl.
              performances from Devees and Cabaret
              Performers from all over Europe including the                                                                   This long running and ever popular
              one and only Kay Page.                                                                                          night at The Forum sells out
                                                                                                                              every month and is full of friendly,
              Table prices include (per 2 guests) a bottle of
                                                                                                                              enthusiastic and music-savvy
              red or white wine, or prosecco, snacks, and a     AHT Residences and London Cabaret Society Presents
                                                                                                                              clubbers of all ages.
              2 person sharing platter (meat, vegetarian and
              vegan option available).                          LE CABARET                                                    Don’t miss it!
              All ticket holders will receive a welcome glass
              of prosecco and a box of warm popcorn!
                                                                FANTASTIQUE
              Age recommendation: 18yrs+                        Saturday 30 January 2021 | 8.00pm                                                                           AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:

              Running Time:
              45 Mins | 25 Mins | 45 Mins
                                                                Cabaret Table (2 People) £120                                                                               BOOGIE NIGHTS
                                                                Cabaret Table (4 People) £240
                                                                Cabaret Table (6 People) £360                                                                               Friday 5 February 2021 | 8.00pm
                            Book Now                            Circle Seating £29.75                                                  Book Now                             All Tickets from: £12.75
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           DANCE
                                                                     Le Cabaret Rock takes you on rock star studded
                                                                     journey, with amazingly powerful vocals from the                                                                       Join Strictly Come Dancing Champion
                                                                     finest West End singers, performing the most                                                                           siblings, KEVIN and JOANNE CLIFTON
                                                                     iconic Rock Classics of all time!                                                                                      An intimate show produced for a socially
                                                                     Marvel at Bat out of hell performances from                                                                            distanced audience, the talented siblings
                                                                     the worlds best fire dancers and the incredible                                                                        will sing songs from their CD, tell stories
                                                                     acrobats will leave you living on a prayer!                                                                            of their dancing lives and perform some of
                                                                                                                                                                                            your favourite Ballroom and Latin dances
                                                                     Be prepared for our OUTRAGEOUS Host Drag                                                                               with their professional dance partners.
                                                                     Queen - ‘Miss D’ to make some guitar hero’s and                                                                        Due to scheduling, this will be the only
                                                                     others bites the dust with her hilarious fun and                                                                       chance to catch the successful brother
                                                                     games.                                                                                                                 and sister duo on tour together. Join
                                                                     After a night like this you Won’t Stop Believing!                                                                      Kevin and Joanne for a lovely afternoon
                                                                     You can order food and drinks with your booking                                                                        of song, dance and dancing memories!
                                                                     to make a real night of it all. They can be                                                                            This production is suitable for a socially
          AHT Residences and London Cabaret Society Presents                                                                                                                                distanced audience and is being created
                                                                     purchased on-line when you purchase your ticket
          LE CABARET ROCKS                                           or can be added to your order later (see details
                                                                     in your ticket confirmation e-mail).                 Strictly Theatre Company presents
                                                                                                                                                                                            and toured with the audience, theatre staff,
                                                                                                                                                                                            cast and crew safety at the forefront.
          London Cabaret Society                                     Please note that the ticket price does not include
                                                                                                                          AN EVENING WITH KEVIN                                             (Meet and greet includes a pre-show talk
                                                                     food or drinks.                                                                                                        with Kevin and Joanne, a souvenir lanyard,
          Saturday 13 February 2021 | 8.00pm                         Age recommendation: 18yrs+                           AND JOANNE CLIFTON                                                and autographs)
          Cabaret Table (2 People) £90                                                                                                                                                      Age Recommendation: 7+
                                                                     Running Time:
          Cabaret Table (4 People) £180                              45 Mins | 25 Mins | 50 Mins
                                                                                                                          Wednesday 17 February 2021 | 7.30pm
          Cabaret Table (6 People) £270                                                                                   All Tickets from: £37.75
          Please note that the ticket price does not include                                                              Meet and Greet: £77.75 (Only 24 tickets available)
          food or drinks.                                                             Book Now                            Prices increase with demand so Book Early!                                     Book Now
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          If it’s Country music you like then this is
          the show for you!
          Now seen by over 300,000 fans live and
          watched by millions on social media, Europe’s                                                                   Join our much loved team from The
          number one multi-award-winning show,                                                                            Forum here at the Assembly Hall
          The Legends of American Country offers a                                                                        Theatre as we present a residency of
          fantastic night of toe-tapping Country classics.                                                                The Forum Nights.

          The 2021 tour will showcase highly acclaimed                                                                    Featuring The Paul Dunton Orchestra,
          tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don                                                                      Charlie Rivers Band and Sorrel Nation.
          William, Patsy Cline and Kenny Rogers and                                                                       In the summer of 2020, the Tunbridge
          new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Charley                                                                    Wells calendar looked fairly empty without
          Pride, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Jim                                                                     the much loved annual Local & Live festival.
          Reeves with countless other well-known hit                                                                      The team did still put together an incredible
          songs in this must-see musical extravaganza.                                                                    weekend of streamed events for people
          The show features four fantastic singers who                                                                    to watch but they couldn’t have pulled it
          are all accompanied by a superb live band of                                                                    off without these guys. The Paul Dunton
          musicians with that authentic sound coupled                                                                     Orchestra, Charlie Rivers Band & Sorrel
                                                               JMG Music Group presents
          with authentic stage set and state of the art                                                                   Nation will all be performing again. The
          production that will transport you all the way       THE LEGENDS OF                                             order of the line-up will be decided on the
                                                                                                                          night - so get down early and show your
          hand clapping and toe-tapping to Nashville
          and back in one night.                               AMERICAN COUNTRY                                           support.
                                                                                                                                                                          AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:
          Running Time:
          60 mins | 20 min Interval | 60 mins
                                                               Monday 15 February 2021 | 7.30pm                                                                           LOCAL & LIVE
                                                               Adults from: £27.75
                                                               Children from: £15.25
                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday 18 February 2021 | 8.00pm
                        Book Now                               Prices rise with demand so Book Early!                                Book Now                             All Tickets from: £12.75
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Wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan has
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                                                                                                                                                                                     filmed animals all around the world, but
                                                                               The Orange Circus Band is a raucous
                                                                                                                                                                                     unlike most other wildlife cameramen, he
                                                                               Americana collective from the UK,
                                                                                                                                                                                     lives up close and personal with them in
                                                                               with roots in Virginia, U.S.A.
                                                                                                                                                                                     their natural habitat.
                                                                               Whilst having a hand in roots, bluegrass
                                                                               and gospel music, and updating                                                                        Bottle feeding, cuddling and playing with baby
                                                                               traditional songs taken from depths of                                                                bear cubs, The Times newspaper reported
                                                                               the The Blue Ridge Mountains – largely                                                                ‘Buchanan really does have the best job on TV’.
                                                                               inspired by Granny Alice – The Orange                                                                 Gordon is best known for his series ‘Grizzly
                                                                               Circus Band produces a wholly uplifting                                                               Bear Cubs and Me’, ‘Elephant Family and Me’,
                                                                               and energising sound. You can expect                                                                  ‘Gorilla Family and Me’, ‘Polar Bear Family and
                                                                               to hear beautiful harmonies amid a wild                                                               Me’ as well as numerous other award winning
                                                                               and a frenetic performance guaranteed to                                                              wildlife and expedition films.
                                                                               raise the roof and the soles of your feet.                                                            His show promises a unique opportunity to
                                                                               Following the release of their debut                                                                  hear personal recollections of his globetrotting
                                                                               album, We Make Our Smiles, The Orange                                                                 travels, as he delves into his world of wonderful
                                                                               Circus Band has toured throughout the                                                                 wildlife all illustrated with his own film footage
                                                                                                                            JMS Live presents
                                                                               UK and across Europe, via streets, stages                                                             and photography. With a reputation for
                                                                               and even aeroplanes. And they’re now         ANIMAL FAMILIES                                          relishing dangerous and tough assignments,
                                                                                                                                                                                     his tales of challenging expeditions as well as
                                                                               currently working on their newest album
                                                                               ready for your listening in the fall.        AND ME                                                   the cutest animal footage possible, make for a
        AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:
                                                                               In the meantime,                             with Gordon Buchanan                                     thrilling evening not to be missed.

        ORANGE CIRCUS                                                          let The Circus take you…
                                                                                                                            Friday 26 February 2021 | 7.30pm
                                                                                                                                                                                     Running Time:
                                                                                                                                                                                     60 mins | 20 min Interval | 40 mins
        Friday 19 February 2021 | 8.00pm                                                                                    Adults From: £29.00 | Children From: £26.00
        All Tickets from: £14.75                                                              Book Now                      Prices Increase with Demand So Book Early!                               Book Now
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CLASSICAL MUSIC
        Join our much loved team
        from The Forum here at the                                                                                          From the sublime beauty of
        Assembly Hall Theatre as we                                                                                         Mozart, to the swirling ballrooms
        present a residency of The                                                                                          of Strauss and Lehar, come and
        Forum Nights.                                                                                                       enjoy an enchanting afternoon in
        Shame have announced that their                                                                                     that most musical of all cities –
        long-anticipated new album, Drunk                                                                                   Vienna!
        Tank Pink, will be released on 15th                                                                                 On General Sale:
        Jan via Dead Oceans. Alongside,                                                                                     Monday 8 February 2021
        the band have shared a Pedro
        Takahashi directed video for brand                                                                                  Age Recommendation: 7+
        new single ‘Water in the Well’ and                                                                                  Running Time:
        announced brand new socially                                                                                        70 mins | No Interval
        distanced UK tour dates for                                                                                                                             Royal Tunbridge Wells Symphony Orchestra presents
        February 2021.
                                                                                                                                                                WINTER MINI SERIES:
                                                   AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:
                                                                                                                                                                An Afternoon in Vienna
                                                   SHAME                                                                                                        Sunday 28 February 2021 | 3.00pm
                                                                                                                                                                Flat Stalls: £17.00 | Tiered Stalls: £22.00
                                                   Wednesday 24 February 2021 | 8.00pm                                                                          Circle: £17.00
                Book Now                           All Tickets from: £17.75                                                          Book Now                   Under 18's (with a paying adult): £1.00
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Join our much loved team from The Forum
DANCE

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                                                                     Starring amazing Britain’s Got Talent 2020                                                                      here at the Assembly Hall Theatre as we
                                                                     finalists - Aaron & Jasmine.                                                                                    present a residency of The Forum Nights.
                                                                     Prepare for an electrifying song and dance                                                                      This will be a special one off show -Lady Bird will
                                                                     spectacular, bringing you the glitz and glamour of                                                              be playing a set of their songs as well as doing
                                                                     ballroom dancing mixed with hot Latin rhythms and                                                               special one off performances with some close
                                                                     acrobatic tricks and lifts live on stage.                                                                       friends.
                                                                     This show will have you jiving in your seats, as you                                                            Formed in the archetypal English town of
                                                                     are taken on a journey from the 50’s Rock ’n’ Roll                                                              Tunbridge Wells, Lady Bird’s shared desire
                                                                     era to the dark and seductive tango. This show has                                                              to spread lofty ideas has led to them creating
                                                                     it all - featuring iconic hits from the 1920’s to the                                                           some of the most exciting music to come out
                                                                     modern age, witness your favourite dances from                                                                  of anywhere in the country. While Punk can
                                                                     the fast footed quickstep to the scintillating samba.                                                           sometimes be seen as a reductive term, Lady Bird
                                                                     The dynamic dance duo ‘Aaron & Jasmine’ and                                                                     hark back to its deeper meaning, exemplifying an
                                                                     their international cast of professional dancers &                                                              attitude of rebellion, freedom and bold ideas. Lady
                                                                     singers from across the globe will set pulses racing                                                            Bird’s sound manages to be both literary and
                                                                     as you are taken on an exciting expedition from the                                                             ultra-aggressive. Joe and Alex lay down a frame
                                                                     streets of Havana to Copacabana and beyond... An                                                                work of stripped back rock, heavy and pulverising,
                                                                     array of vibrant costumes light up the stage with       AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:                but never losing its sense of melody.
                                                                     swirling skirts, swivelling hips and smoking-hot
        AHT Residences and London Cabaret Society Presents
                                                                     choreography. The rhythm will certainly get you!        LADY BIRD                                               So there you have it. Lady Bird are a band from a

        DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY                                         Prepare for the cast to take you on an exhilarating     Plus special guests Harvey
                                                                                                                                                                                     small town with big ideas, determined to change
                                                                                                                                                                                     the world and also make some f***ing noise in the
                                                                     voyage into the exciting world of                                                                               process.
        Friday 5 March 2021 | 7.30pm                                 Dance The Night Away.                                   Marwood & JC Palmer
        Stalls and Tiered Stalls from: £32.75
        Circle from: £27.75                                                                                                  Thursday 18 March 2021 | 8.00pm
        Prices rise with demand so Book Early!                                        Book Now                               All Tickets from: £16.25                                                Book Now
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        Join our much loved team from The Forum
        here at the Assembly Hall Theatre as we
        present a residency of The Forum Nights.
        Formed in Sittingbourne, Kent, it wasn’t long
        before Indoor Pets’ effortless songs were                                                                            Join our much loved team from The
        attracting attention, with one of them making                                                                        Forum here at the Assembly Hall
        Record Of The Week on BBC Introducing and                                                                            Theatre as we present a residency of
        within two weeks Huw Stephens had picked up                                                                          The Forum Nights.
        on the track. For the next few years Indoor Pets
                                                                                                                             A hugely popular night at The Forum and
        wrote and gigged incessantly, building up a batch
                                                                                                                             it only happens 4 times a year... so it’s
        of killer tunes and a devoted fanbase across the
                                                                                                                             something people never miss out on.
        country. Signing to Wichita Recordings, the band
        set about recording their debut album due for                                                                        Back To The 80s is a party dedicated
        release in March 2019, a record seemingly full of                                                                    to one of the finest decades of music.
        a bottomless pool of great tunes. Familiar feelings                                                                  Hosted by DJ Alex Macnutt (The
        of not fitting in or wanting to play the hand life’s                                                                 Common Rooms / Ministry Of
        dealt you are delivered with self-deprecating                                                                        Sound).
        wit and Glass’ trademark use of double-bluffing
        word play. Think Rivers Cuomo and a pre-sandpit        AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:
        Brian Wilson bunking off school to play records
        and snigger at the cool kids. They’re smart,
                                                               INDOOR PETS
        life-affirming and all contained within a thumping     Plus special guests The                                                                                   AHT Residences Present The Forum Nights:
        primary-coloured pop wallop.                           Polygons & The Rambling Club                                                                              BACK TO THE 80s
                                                               Thursday 11 March 2021 | 8.00pm                                                                           Friday 19 March 2021 | 8.00pm
                       Book Now                                All Tickets from: £16.25                                                   Book Now                       All Tickets from: £12.75
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K e n t - M e d w a y M u s e u m
                                                                            Get ready to experience all your favourite      2000 YEAR OLD OBJECT
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                                                                            pop divas as the greatest female stars of                                                        P a r t n e r s h i p P r e s e n t s :
                                                                            today appear on the same stage for the         FROM KENT INSPIRES 10
                                                                            first time ever!                                 NEW ARTIST TRACKS
                                                                            The UK’s number one girl band, Little Mix
                                                                            kick off the show, then Taylor Swift, Ariana
                                                                            Grande, Katy Perry, Beyoncé and Rihanna              STERGIN • ANIL SEBASTIAN
                                                                            all join in the fun for 2 hours of non-stop     • DONNA MCKEVITT & JAN NOBLE
                                                                            hits. There’s even an appearance from                 • CYANOTAPE • QUIET BOY
                                                                            American YouTube teen sensation JoJo             • IAIN CHAMBERS • ARIEL CHAN
                                                                            Siwa, making her Pop Divas Live! debut             • LUNATRAKTORS • YEJI YEON
                                                                            for 2020!
                                                                                                                           • FREDDIE MURPHY & CHIARA LEE
                                                                            Whether you’re a mum who listens on
                                                                            the radio or a little diva who watches on a
                                                                                                                           8 SEPTEMBER 2020 – 8 JULY 2021
                                                                                                                                                                           TEN SONGS
                                                                                                                                                                            FOR A LAR
                                                                            tablet, we guarantee you’ll love every tune!
                                                                            There’s even a chance for four lucky little
                                                                            divas to join the stars LIVE ON STAGE!            To hear tracks and find out more visit
                                                                            It doesn’t matter if you’re 4 or 64, don’t           TENSONGSFORALAR.COM
                                                                            miss Pop Divas Live! the UK’s number 1
                                                                            Pop Tribute!
        Phoenix Theatre Arts Limited presents                               Running Time:
        POP DIVAS LIVE!                                                     50 mins | 20 min Interval | 50 mins

        Saturday 3 April 2021 | 2.00pm
        All Tickets from: £19.00
        Prices rise with demand so Book Early!                                           Book Now

                                                                                                                                                                       We are very excited to open our call for artists and
                                                                                                                                                                       designers to make proposals for 7 commissions
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                                                                                                                                                                       for The Amelia Scott Building as part of the

                                                                                                                           open
                                                                                                                                                                       Artscore programme on 4 December 2020.
                                                                                                                                                                       Through a series of capital works, Artscore places the
        Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute                                                                                                                        arts at the centre of The Amelia as a physical entity
        to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’                                                                                                                        and service, so enabling the Amelia to sustain a fully
        and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie                                                                                                                     engaged public service for the arts within Tunbridge
        Valli & The Four Seasons’.                                                                                                                                     Wells Borough. These bespoke and site-specific

                                                                                                                           call
        Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising                                                                                                                   artworks, developed by artists working with stakeholders,
        falsetto complete with energetic and                                                                                                                           will establish and reflect on The Amelia’s function as an
        stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye                                                                                                                      integrated cultural centre, embedding art and culture into
        Baby is a show that will make it a night                                                                                                                       the very fabric of the building.
        remember! Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest                                                                                                                      Each commission brief is a call to propose ideas for a
        hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh                                                                                                                        different part of the Amelia Scott Building:
        What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My
                                                                                                                                                                       • Main Entrance lighting
        Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way
                                                                                                                                                                       • Exterior Ironwork gates
        Back To You, and many more!
                                                                                                                                                                       • Foyer modular Furniture piece
        Running Time:                                                                                                                                                  • Courtyard Garden Design
        50 mins | 20 min Interval | 50 mins
                                                                                                                                        ARTIST                         • Courtyard Drinking Fountain
                                                                                                                                                                       • Foyer Visitor Resource Point
                                                       Ryzer Mullins Ltd presents                                                    BUILDING                          • Exterior Brickwork Frieze

                                                       BYE BYE BABY                                                               COMMISSIONS                          The deadline for submission of proposals for all
                                                                                                                                                                       commissions is Midday Monday 25 January 2021.
                                                                                                                                                                       Submitted proposals will be considered by the Artist
                                                       Friday 16 April 2021 | 7.30pm                                                                                   Commission Selection Panel which comprises artists,
                     Book Now                          All Tickets from: £22.75                                                                                        curators and museum specialists.
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Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of
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                                                                the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of
                                                                the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special
                                                                ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band
                                                                had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s
                                                                including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam,
                                                                Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.
                                                                T.Rextasy have now been performing around the        DAVSS is an award winning
                                                                world for over 20 years, a career that ironically    community based charity supporting
                                                                out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now     male and female victims of domestic
                                                                accepted as the world’s only official live tribute   abuse in West Kent. Using a unique
                                                                band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and            and highly effective professional
                                                                the only band endorsed and approved by Marc
                                                                                                                     volunteering model we provide
                                                                Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of
                                                                T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The
                                                                                                                     vital support to clients who have
                                                                band has been described by many as ‘beyond           experienced domestic abuse.
                                                                the boundaries of tribute’.                          The DAVSS Helpline number is
                                                                Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages - If you    01892 570538.
                                                                would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan         We are proud that DAVSS is our
                                                                concert was like in the 1970s, this show is
        Sweeney Entertainments present                                                                               Charity of the Year Partner for 2021,
                                                                for you!
        TREXSTASY                                               Running Time:
                                                                                                                     and encourage you to support them
                                                                                                                     too.
                                                                50 mins | 20 min Interval | 50 mins
        Saturday 17 April 2021 | 7.30pm                                                                              For more information, or to support or
        Stalls and Tiered Stalls from: £27.75                                                                        donate to DAVSS please visit
        Circle from: £25.75                                                                                          davss.org.uk
        Prices rise with demand so Book Early!                                  Book Now

        This extraordinary band, dubbed the
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        Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, are
        renowned for their stunning celebration
        of the music of one of the world’s greatest
        musical phenomenon.
        Following the hugely successful tour of The Wall
        in 2019, Think Floyd continue their celebration
        of this classic album with a new production
        for 2021 featuring a complete performance of
        the iconic album as well as the whole range of
        classic Pink Floyd from the Dark Side of the
        Moon, Wish You Were Here and much more.
        Think Floyd pride themselves in faithfully
        recreating Pink Floyd’s timeless music, backed
        by their dedicated team of sound and lighting
        engineers and an impressive laser light show,
        this exciting production will recreate all the
        atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical
        excellence of Pink Floyd live on stage.
        It’s no wonder Think Floyd are widely regarded as   Sweeney Entertainments present
        the UK’s number one Pink Floyd tribute show.
        Running Time:                                       THINK FLOYD
        50 mins | 20 min Interval | 50 mins
                                                            Thursday 24 April 2021 | 7.30pm
                                                            All Tickets from: £29.00
                       Book Now                             Prices rise with demand so Book Early!
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Stars from Les Misérables in one
MUSIC

                                                                      unmissable concert!
                                                                      Direct from London’s West End, THE
                                                                      BARRICADE BOYS are theatre lands most
                                                                      exciting vocal group. Powerhouse vocals,
                                                                      slick dance routines and an incredible array of
                                                                      varied music transport you back through every
                                                                      era, right up to modern day.
                                                                      Not only do they perform the world’s greatest
                                                                      show tunes, but they also celebrate music
                                                                      from some of the most iconic names in the
                                                                      music industry, from powerful ballads to some
                                                                      of the best pop, rock and swing numbers of
                                                                      all time. The Barricade Boys are a spectacular
                                                                      group with incredible moments and deliver “an
                                                                      unmissable show with talent, flair and fun”.
                                                                      The Barricade Boys have played almost every
                                                                      major leading role in musical theatre and have
                                                                      being guests on many primetime TV shows
        Sweeney Entertainments present                                including This Morning, The Paul O’Grady
                                                                      Show and Sunday Night at the Palladium.
        THE BARRICADE BOYS                                            Featuring music from the world’s greatest
        Friday 25 April 2021 | 7.30pm                                 musicals and more!

        Stalls and Tiered Stalls from: £29.25
        Circle from: £27.75
        Prices rise with demand so Book Early!
                                                                                   Book Now

        Rockin’ All Over The World -
MUSIC

        Whatever You Want – Down Down
        – Living On An Island – In The Army
        Now - What You’re Proposing –
        Burning Bridges… just a few of the
        many hits spreading five decades of
        Status Quo’s incredible music history.
        With such an impressive line-up of
        seriously experienced musicians and
        passionate Quo fans, along with a full
        stage show that includes the legendary
        Status Quo wall of white Marshalls and
        replica guitars, The Quo Experience is
        fully armed to take the act as far as is                                                                           Joining CIRCLE is an amazing way for you to support our work during these
        possibly achievable in the tribute band
        industry. The Quo Experience is, however,
                                                                                                                         tough times and whilst our theatre remains dark. Becoming a member helps us
        not just another Quo tribute band - it                                                                            to stay connected with our communities by hosting local residencies including
        is an ‘experience’; an ongoing chance                                                                           FORUM NIGHTS, TWODS, RTWSO as well as presenting first-class national and
        to ‘experience’ the sounds and looks of
        “Britain’s biggest singles chart band of all                                                                                 international entertainment, right here on your door step.
        time” as we all remember it!                   Barry Collings Entertainments present                                 Plus, you’ll get member’s discounts, exclusive benefits and special offers.
        Running Time:
        45 mins | 20 min Interval | 60 mins            THE QUO EXPERIENCE                                                To register your interest please email memberships@assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
                                                       Friday 30 April 2021 | 7.30pm
                                                                                                                                              Your support means the world to us.
                                                       All Tickets From: £22.75
                   Book Now                            Prices rise with demand so Book Early!
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Seating Plan                                                                                                                                                          Booking Information
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The theatre is an accessible venue.                    We value your feedback on our services and staff – if
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16             G   17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32                                                    Customers should please note that the venue’s          you have any comments please ask a member of our
                  CIRCLE                                                                                                                                                                                         Circle seats are only accessible via stairs.           team for a Customer Comment card or email us at
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        theatrefeedback@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16             E   17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32                                                    For specific access requests including audio
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16             D   17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32                                                    headsets for customers with a hearing impairment
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16             C   17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32                                                    or general access information please call our Ticket   Fees
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sales Team on 01892 530613, available 9am – 5pm        E-Tickets are free and do not need to be printed.
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                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16             A   17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays and 12pm      Tickets can be sent by post but to do so will incur a
                                                                                            Row A is restricted view (RV)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 – 5pm Saturday.                                        £3.50 postage charge.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Online:    24 hours a day at                           The bar at the theatre is not currently open, however
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk                   drinks and snacks can be ordered during booking
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                  TIERED STALLS

                                  1   2   3   4   5   6       U        7       8       9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24              U    25 26 27 28 29 30                                        In Person: TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO                both online and over the phone. If you would like to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            COVID SECURE REGULATIONS                    add more for your visit, you can telephone our Ticket
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sales Team on
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6       S        7       8       9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24              S    25 26 27 28 29 30                                        By Phone: 9am – 5pm Monday to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        01892 530613 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6       R        7       8       9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24              R    25 26 27 28 29 30                                                   Friday excluding Bank Holidays
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        excluding Bank Holidays. Please ensure you call
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and 12pm – 5pm
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6       P        7       8       9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24              P    25 26 27 28 29 30                                                                                               during these times otherwise we cannot update your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Saturday 01892 530613
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                                  1   2   3   4   5   6       M        7       8       9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24              M    25 26 27 28 29 30
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6       L        7       8       9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24              L    25 26 27 28 29 30                                        Booster Seats                                          Latecomers
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6       K        7       8       9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24              K    25 26 27 28 29 30                                        Booster seats are available from the theatre and are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Latecomers may not be permitted into the auditorium
                                  1   2   3   4   5           J            6       7    8   9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22               J       23 24 25 26 27                                        now free of charge. Limited numbers, issued on a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        until a suitable break in the performance to protect
                                                                      Row J is reserved for customers with mobility needs                                                                                        first-come first-served basis.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the enjoyment of other patrons, and to allow for safe
                                                                  ____________                        Aisle       ____________                                                                                                                                          entry to the auditorium.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Assembly Hall Theatre is a partner of the Go
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Membership scheme, which is free to people     Pricing (Book Early)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        We only have limited availability of tickets at certain
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         who live in the borough of Tunbridge Wells
                  STALLS

                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16            E    17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32                                                                                                           prices, therefore as demand for tickets rises these
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and are on low income and in receipt of benefits.
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16            D    17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32                                                                                                           run out. Our website lists the lower end of the price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 GO members are entitled to discounts on a range
                                  1   2   3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16            C    17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32                                                                                                           ranges. So the earlier you book the lower the ticket
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 of performances from comedy to ballet to panto,
                                          3   4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16            B    17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30                                                                                                                 price will be.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 plus discounted tickets for Skate TW each year at
                                              4   5   6   7       8    9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16            A    17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29                                                             Calverley Grounds! For further information and full
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 details how to apply visit                             Refunds/Exchanges
                                                                                                    The Stage                                                                                                    www.gotunbridgewells.co.uk                             We are currently operating an Anytime COVID
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Refunds policy. If COVID impacts you or us in any
     How to find the theatre                                                                                                                                                            Royal Victoria
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        way, before the show, we will offer you a no quibble
     The Assembly Hall Theatre is a five minute walk from the Tunbridge                                                                                                                 Place shopping
                                                                                                                                                                                        centre                                                                          full refund.
     Wells Station. Tunbridge Wells is served from West and East                                                                                                                        Gateway
     Sussex and all over Kent by a variety of bus operators.
     The theatre is situated in Crescent Road, in the heart of Royal                                                                                                                               Crescent                                                             Signed & Relaxed Performances
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Road
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Car Park                                                             The theatre arranges signed performances on
     Tunbridge Wells. There is a large, multi-storey car park in Crescent
                                                                                                                                                                 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        selected shows and our annual pantomime has a
                                                                                                                                   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                                                                   relaxed performance. Details can be found on the
                                                                                                                                                                                                         A21                                                           website, on the show page in the theatre guide or by
     Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells,                                                                                                                        ROYAL                                                                          asking the Box Office.
     Kent TN1 2LU                                                                                                                                                                      TUNBRIDGE
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