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What’s On Autumn / Winter 2018-19 Featuring... Swan Lake T-Rextasy The Lost Voice Guy Blake: The Anniversary Tour The King & I The Empire Theatre & Cinema Front Street, Consett DH8 5AB 03000 262 400 | www.empireconsett.co.uk
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The Empire Theatre & Cinema has a packed programme
in store this Autumn / Winter season! We’ve also been busy improving
your booking experience by updating our website and introducing a
brand new Box Office ticketing system.
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and easily!
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Open 10am - 3pm of our varied cinema Call the Box Office for
Monday to Saturday. programme. details.
Don’t miss... Beauty and the Beast see page 10
Wednesday 12 September 7.00pm Wednesday 14 November 7.00pm
The Merry Wives of Windsor Troilus & Cressida
Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Troilus and Cressida swear they will
Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a always be true to one another. But in the
comfortable retirement by seducing seventh year of the siege of Troy their
the wives of two wealthy men. For innocence is tested, and exposed to the
a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a savage corrupting influence of war, with
Frenchman, the only way is Windsor… tragic consequences.
£14, £12 concs £14, £12 concs
Cover photo: Russian National Ballet: Swan Lake see page 8
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Wednesday 24 October 7.00pm
Funny Girl - The Musical Saturday 15 September 7.30pm
Following its record-breaking, sell-out run Marty Wilde & The Wildcats
in London’s West End and national tour, An opportunity to experience, live on
the critically-acclaimed musical Funny stage, one of rock ‘n’ roll’s original pioneers.
Girl comes to our cinema screen, starring Marty, whose career began in 1957, was
Olivier Award-winning Sheridan Smith amongst the very first British singers to
as Fanny Brice. Featuring a host of iconic play a leading role in the early formative
and timeless musical numbers including and ground breaking rock ‘n’ roll years.
‘People,’ ‘I’m the Greatest Star,’ and ‘Don’t He is also one of the few still performing
Rain On My Parade.’ in the world today.
£15, £13 concs Playing his many hits, combined with a
host of magical songs from the era, Marty
and his fabulous band, The Wildcats, will
Thursday 6 December 7.00pm
take you on a trip down Memory Lane
The King & I and guide you through some of the most
The multi-award winning and exciting musical periods this country has
critically acclaimed Lincoln Center ever experienced.
Theater’s production of Rodgers and £21
Hammerstein’s The King & I comes
to cinemas in this unmissable event
presented from London’s iconic Tuesday 18 September 7.30pm
Palladium. Starring Kelli O’Hara and Ken This Is The Greatest Show
Watanabe. Inspired by the imagination of P.T
£15, £13 conc Barnum, join a cast of the finest West End
singers and the LIVE Greatest Show Band
as we take you on a journey through
Saturday 5 January 7.00pm music from ‘The Greatest Showman’,
André Rieu’s 2019 New Year’s ‘Moulin Rouge’, ‘Barnum’ and more.
Concert Sit back and relax or stand up and
André Rieu, returns with a major new dance to some of the most memorable
production this New Year 2019! The King songs. Including ‘This Is Me’, ‘Never
of Waltz will bring to millions of fans Enough’, ‘Join The Circus’, ‘Your Song’,
across the world, his New Year’s concert ‘The Greatest Show’ and lots more! Let
recorded live in Sydney, Australia. Join us us help you forget your troubles for two
for a magical evening of music and dance hours of the finest songs altogether in Please note that this is a live concert, not a film screening.
featuring his world class sopranos, the one feel-good show. A memorable night This variety show does not feature The Greatest
that will have you singing along and Showman film, cast, costumes or staging nor purports to
platin tenors and plenty of surprises. be associated with the film in any way.
dancing in the aisles.
£16
£21.50, £20 concs
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Friday 21 September 7.30pm Saturday 20 October 7.30pm
T-Rextasy Sweet Caroline
Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one The ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond
of the most flamboyant and charismatic featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars
stars of the original glam rock era. in Their Eyes’. Taking it back to where it
With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock- began, this musical journey celebrates
a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of 50 years of a legend. From Brooklyn
huge hits throughout the 1970s including to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a
‘Love to Boogie’, ‘Telegram Sam’, ‘Jeepster’ legacy of great songs which have been
and ‘20th Century Boy’. covered by every great vocalist. Spanning
T.Rextasy have now been performing all genres from the Reggae of ‘Red Red
around the world for over 20 years and are Wine’, through the ‘Country of Cracklin’
now accepted as the world’s only official Rosie’, and the Hollywood music of ‘The
live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan Jazz Singer’. Enjoy all the hits such as,
& T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and ‘Forever In Blue Jeans’, ‘America’ and
approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, ‘Love On The Rocks’ and of course, the
original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s unforgettable ‘Sweet Caroline’.
catalogue management. £21.50
£22
Sunday 21 October
PG Family Friendly 4.00pm
18+ Edition 8.00pm
Saturday 6 October 7.30pm
UK Pink Floyd Experience The Lost Voice Guy:
Recreating the sights and sounds of the Homecoming
legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this The Lost Voice Guy captured the hearts
highly authentic show showcases over 50 of a nation when he won ITV’s Britain’s
years of hits by this iconic band. Got Talent 2018. Now heading back to his
Also featuring over two hours of songs hometown of Consett where it all began,
from both iconic albums ‘Dark Side Of The The Empire is delighted to play host to
Moon’ and ‘Animals’ as well as ‘Wish You two celebration ‘homecoming’ gigs. He
Were Here’, ‘Another Brick In The Wall’ and may not be able to talk but he definitely
‘Comfortably Numb’. Featuring impressive has something to say, and his comedy
video projection, a stunning light show, will leave you speechless! Join us for an
outstanding musicianship, superb vocals unmissable evening packed full of fun
and world class production. and laughter. Also starring two more
fantastic acts and hosted by Matt Reed.
£22.50
PG Family Friendly £12, £8 Under 16s
18+ Edition £18
“incredibly talented” Simon Cowell
“consistently hilarious” Broadway Baby HHHHH
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Friday 26 October 7.30pm Saturday 10 November 7.30pm
Some Guys Have All The Luck Joe McElderry in Concert
Back by popular demand after a sell-out Following his UK tour playing the lead
concert in 2017. This fantastic theatrical as Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s production
production celebrates the career of one of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor
of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart - from Dreamcoat, Joe received 5-star acclaim
street busker through to international from critics. After releasing his fifth
superstar! album ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’
Paul Metcalfe performs all the massive with a successful tour last year and with
hits from classic rockers like ‘Maggie May’, numerous appearances at The London
‘Baby Jane’ and ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy’ Palladium - he is now embarking on his
through to big ballads such as ‘Sailing’, very own concert tour.
‘You’re In My Heart’, and ‘Tonight’s The £22
Night’.
£21.50 Thursday 22 November 7.30pm
Blake - The Anniversary
Saturday 3 November 7.30pm
Tour
Brit Award-winning vocal trio Blake
Russian National Ballet: celebrate 10 years together with a special
Swan Lake UK tour. Featuring songs from their 10th
Russian National Ballet is back to the anniversary album including Elgar’s
UK with the most famous ballet of all ‘Nimrod’, the Beatles’, ‘Here There and
time and one of Tchaikovsky’s best Everywhere’, ‘Somewhere’ from West
works featuring some of ballet’s most Side Story and more popular anthems in
memorable music and breath-taking powerful three-part harmony.
dance. £22.50
Swan Lake is the compelling legend of
a tragic romance in which a princess,
Friday 23 November 7.30pm
Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil
curse. Full of mystery and romance, it A Christmas Carol
has captured the imagination of timeless Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is
generations and continues to attract brought to life in this most traditional
worldwide audiences, young and old. of productions, complete with beautiful
£21, £19.50 concs, £16.50 under 16s period costume, song, dance and a
magnificent, original musical score. Join
critically acclaimed theatre company
Chapterhouse for this fantastic festive
treat for the whole family.
£16, £12 concs, £50 family (2+2)
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Saturday 1 to Monday 31 December Saturday 26 January 7.30pm
Beauty and the Beast Dirty Dusting
Consett’s smash hit family Starring Crissy Rock (Benidorm, I’m a
pantomime returns in partnership Celebrity), Leah Bell, Dolores Porretta and
with Leah Bell and Durham County Andrew Green.
Council. Packed full of fun, magic, Treat yourself to an evening of pure
surprises, songs and audience theatrical Viagra when Dirty Dusting
participation for the whole family. returns to the stage after three sell out
Starring Leah Bell, Jason Jones, UK tours. A chance wrong number, gives
Finbar Healy and full supporting cast. three cleaning ladies, a great idea ‘why not
1 December 3.00pm run a sex chat line?’ after all, their age and
2 December 3.00pm appearance won’t matter on the phone
4 December 10.00am and providing they can keep this a secret
5 December 10.00am
from their boss, they could be on to a
6 December 10.00am
7 December 10.00am & 1.30pm winner. This is a heart-warming, feel good
8 December 3.00pm & 6.30pm comedy which will have you rolling in the
9 December 3.00pm aisles and smiling every time you answer
11 December 10.00am the phone.
12 December 10.00am Recommended age 16+
13 December 10.00am
14 December 10.00am £21, £20 concs
15 December 3.00pm & 6.30pm
16 December 3.00pm
18 December 10.00am
19 December 10.00am
Friday 1 February 7.30pm
20 December 10.00am & 1.30pm The Lionel Richie Songbook
21 December 6.30pm Winner of ‘Best Newcomer’ in 2018 at
22 December 11.00am & 3.00pm
the National Tribute Awards. Starring a
23 December 11.00am & 3.00pm
24 December 1.00pm & 4.30pm stellar line-up of world class musicians
26 December 3.00pm including Talon’s own Jonny Miller and
27 December 3.00pm the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the
28 December 3.00pm voice of Lionel Richie in this high octane
29 December 3.00pm show which includes all the greatest hits
30 December 3.00pm - ‘Easy’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Stuck On You’,
31 December 1.30pm ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’’, Three Times
£16, £14 concs A Lady’, ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and lots
Group & Family Discounts more. Join us for a magical evening of
Available. pure Lionel Richie and the Commodores!
£20, £19 conc
Early Bird
Group Rates
available before
30 September
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Saturday 9 February 7.30pm Friday 7 September 7.30pm Friday 2 November 7.00pm
Back to Bacharach Bjorn To Be Abba Sing-along Festival of Remembrance
Celebrating ‘The Hitmaker’ behind one Presented by Willowburn Hospice Presented by The Royal British Legion
of the greatest American songbooks A night celebrating ABBA and other great Women’s Section
of the 20th century - Burt Bacharach. songs from the 70s with lyrics on screen A short ecumenical service of
With breathtaking performances from to sing-along. All ticket proceeds go to remembrance is followed by a variety
outstanding West End vocalists and the Willow Burn Hospice charity. show performed by talented local
the amazing musicianship of the Magic £17, £16 concs, £8 child groups, musicians, singers and dancers.
Moments Orchestra, the show celebrates £8
songs such as ‘Alfie’, ‘Walk On By’, ‘Say A Saturday 22 September 6.30pm
Little Prayer For You’, ‘The Look of Love’ Saturday Night At The Movies Friday 16 November 7.15pm
and lots more. Presented by Inspirer La Danse Pack Up Your Troubles
£22, £20 conc A fun filled night of dance and Presented by CBS Theatre Group
entertainment from children aged 2+ A show filled with songs through the
years. war years.
Saturday 23 February 7.30pm £8 £10
The Illegal Eagles
The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute Friday 28 September 7.00pm Sat 17 & Sun 18 November 6.00pm
returns to the stage in 2019 promising The Big Sing Mulan JR
more of their trademark musical prowess, Presented by Presented by Activate Theatre
acute attention to detail, and incredible The Salvation Army Band Consett Take a mystical journey to ancient China
showmanship. This phenomenal group of The Big Sing is a Christian event with with the young stars of Activate Theatre.
musicians have been touring for over two hymns and worship songs accompanied £12, £10 concs
decades and master the Eagles’ repertoire by Consett Salvation Army Band. Also
including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Take It Easy’ taking part will be Rhythms of Grace Mon 14 – Sat 19 January 7.15pm
and ‘Desperado’. Worship Band, Consett SA Junior Singers (+2.15pm Sat Matinee)
£24 and the SA band. Sleeping Beauty
£5 full, £5 concs, free children & students. Presented by CBS Theatre Group
Saturday 2 March 12pm & 3.30pm This popular children’s fairy tale
Tues 9 - Sat 13 October is brought to life in a traditional
Milkshake Live! 7.15pm (2pm matinee) pantomime presented by the CBS
Milkshake Monkey’s Musical Oliver Theatre Group. Filled with fun and
Milkshake! Monkey is determined to put Presented by Spotlight Community family frolics through music and song.
on a Musical, so spectacular, it will keep Theatre Productions £10, Family Ticket (2+2) £30,
the theatre open forever! This won’t Spotlight CTP presents ‘Oliver’ on the Monday Tickets 2 for £15
be easy, so he’ll need the help of his 50th Anniversary of the film. This family
Milkshake friends. With plenty of laughter, musical showcases the talents of this
great songs, funky dance routines, bags of large ensemble cast and brings classic
audience interaction and bucket loads of characters and an undeniably popular
fun, it’s the family show not to be missed. score to life.
£15.50 adults, £13.50 under16s, £9, £7 concs
12 £54 family (2+2)
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Friday 15 March 7.30pm Circle
The Drifters H 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 H
G 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 G
Now, in their 65th Anniversary year, The F 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 F
Drifters are back in the UK performing 1 2 3 4 E 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 E 26 27 28 29
with a brand-new line up and singing 1 2 3 4 5 6 D 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 D 22 23 24 25 26 27
hits such as ‘Saturday Night At Movies’, 1 2 3 4 5 6 C 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 C 22 23 24 25 26 27
‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The
1 2 3 4 5 B Wheelchair R e st r ic te d V ie w B 25 26 27 28 29
Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In
1 2 3 4 5 A A 25 26 27 28 29
The Back Row’ and many more.
Stalls
£24 4 5 6 8 9 P P 26 27 28
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 N 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 M 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Friday 22 March 7.30pm L 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 L
The Circus of Horrors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 K 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 K 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 J 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
The Circus of Horrors is back! Featuring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 H 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 H 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
an amazing amalgamation of bizarre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 G 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 G 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
and fantastic circus acts all woven into a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 F 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
sensational horror story and the darkest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 E 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 E 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
of magic. A rock ‘n’ rollercoaster of a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 D 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 D 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
show. Ages 16+. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 C 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 B 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
£21.50
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 A 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Website Tickets can be booked online for most of our shows and films. Visit www.empireconsett.co.uk
Saturday 30 March 7.30pm Box Office opening times Monday - Saturday 10am to 3pm, Tuesday -Saturday 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
The Elvis Years You can book in person at Empire Theatre, Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AB or telephone 03000 262 400.
Reservations Reserved seats are held for 5 days from booking and will be released if payment is not
The UK’s number one Elvis musical. made. No reservations taken from 5 days before the performance.
An authentic concert production, Refunds Tickets cannot refunded. Seat exchanges can be made for the same performance, at the
featuring Mario Kombou from the highly management’s discretion, for a charge of £1 per ticket up to 24 hours before the performance.
acclaimed West End musical ‘Jailhouse Discounts Concession prices for selected shows for Senior Citizens (65+) and under 16s. Proof of eligibility
Rock’ and led by legendary producer, may be required. Carers are admitted free on production of a CEA Carer’s Card. Selected shows offer a
musical director and Ivor Novello award- group booking discount of 1 free ticket in every 10 booked.
winner David Mackay. Packed with Access and facilities The ground floor is ramped in the relevant places. There are 6 dedicated wheelchair
spaces in the auditorium. A disabled toilet is situated at ground level. A hearing loop is available. Disabled
over 50 golden greats and spanning
parking is situated at the front of the building – spaces limited.
three decades of hits, this breathtaking
Children and families Children under 2 years are admitted free for suitable performances (if sitting on
journey through the life and times of The paying adult’s knee). Booster seats (limited amount) and children’s 3D glasses are available for use. With
King is simply unmissable. regret we are unable to provide storage for pushchairs and they are not permitted to enter the auditorium.
£21, £20 concs Additional information Tickets booked via telephone, post or internet will incur an administration
charge. Durham County Council reserves the right at all times, and without notice, to cancel any
performances. This brochure was correct at the time of going to print, however some slight changes to the
programme could occur.
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