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WHAT’S ON WINTER / SPRING 2019
TUESDAY 5 - SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2019
Contents Welcome TUE – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2PM £36.50 | £32.50 | £29.50 | £23.50
THU 2PM £32.50 | £28.50 | £25.50 | £19.50
The Girl on the Train
Tue 5 - Sat 9 February 2019 3
Welcome to our 2019 brochure which features
a wide variety of shows which we hope will THE THRILLER THAT GRIPPED THE WORLD
The Full Monty encourage you to visit the theatre many times
Mon 11 – Sat 16 February 2019 4 throughout this year.
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake In our 90th year we committed to making the
Tue 19 – Sat 23 February 2019 5 theatre fit for future audiences and we have
National Theatre – Macbeth been delighted by how well the refurbishment
Tue 26 February – Sat 2 March 2019
The Worst Witch
7 has been received.
We have some wonderful productions coming
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Wed 6 – Sun 10 March 2019
The Band
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led by several of the very best musicals to ever ‘ THIS IS
Tue 12 – Sat 16 March 2019 9
grace the West End stage – Les Misérables
makes a welcome return and the wonderful A MUST.
Jersey Boys
Tue 19 – Sat 30 March 2019 10–11
Matilda the Musical pays its first visit to us. DON’T
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
Tue 2 – Sat 6 April 2019 12
We also have some great drama with the
brilliant An Inspector Calls returning MISS IT’
alongside National Theatre’s Macbeth. whatsonstage
Rocky Horror Show
Mon 8 – Sat 13 April 2019 13 If you enjoy dance we have visits from our STARRING
Pepperland
associate companies Northern Ballet,
Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National
SAMANTHA WOMACK
Fri 19 – Sat 20 April 2019 14
Ballet and ZooNation: The Kate Prince
Some Like It Hip Hop Company plus Matthew Bourne’s New
Tue 15 – Wed 16 October 2019 15 Adventures and Mark Morris. Look out
Horrible Histories for our ‘RISK FREE’ offer on some of our
Wed 24 – Sun 28 April 2019 16 dance shows.
Annie
Tue 30 April – Sat 4 May 2019 17 Thank you for your continued support and if you
love theatre I urge you to introduce a friend, there
Welsh National Opera
Thu 9 – Sat 11 May 2019 18
is nothing better than escaping for a few hours as
our immensely talented performers transport you
Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby to other worlds. I also encourage you to bring a
Wed 15 – Sat 18 May 2019 19 young person – theatre can transform lives and we
The Bodyguard offer so many opportunities through our Engage WITH OLIVER FARNWORTH
Tue 28 May – Sat 8 June 2019 20–21 programme and shows for younger audiences.
Matilda the Musical
Tue 11 June – Sat 6 July 2019 22–23 Very best wishes,
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Samantha Womack and Oliver Farnworth,
Rock of Ages Her only escape is the perfect couple she this gripping new play will keep you guessing
Tue 16 – Sat 20 July 2019 25 watches through the train window every day, until the final moment.
Club Tropicana the Musical happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel
Mon 22 – Sat 27 July 2019 26 Michael Ockwell learns that the woman she’s been secretly Samantha Womack has starred extensively in
Family Shows 28–29 Chief Executive watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds television, film and theatre. She is best known for
Avenue Q herself as a witness and even a suspect in a playing Ronnie Mitchell in BBC1’s EastEnders
Tue 27 – Sat 31 August 2019 33 thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger with leading roles in Mount Pleasant and Game
Kinky Boots
revelations than she could ever have anticipated. On, plus the recent box office hit films, The
Tue 3 – Sat 14 September 2019 34–35 Kingsman series. As well as his extensive career
Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an on the stage, Oliver Farnworth has starred in
An Inspector Calls international phenomenon selling over twenty Hollyoaks and as Andy Carver in ITV’s
Tue 17 – Sat 21 September 2019 36
million copies worldwide – and starring Coronation Street.
Cover photograph from Matilda the Musical
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MON – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2PM £39.50 | £34.50 | £29.50 | £23.50
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THU 2PM £32.50 | £27.50 | £22.50 | £19.50 TUE – FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £47.50 | £42.50 | £35 | £24
THU 2PM £39.50 | £35 | £28 | £24
Andrew Dunn James Redmond Joe Gill Gary Lucy Kai Owen Louis Emerick A NEW ADVENTURES PRODUCTION
‘AS BOLD AND
BEAUTIFUL
AS EVER’
Daily Telegraph
★★★★★
‘Every inch a whopping hit’
The Daily Telegraph
THE FULL MONTY is one of the most Based on his smash hit film and adapted
acclaimed British films ever and THE FULL for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake returns replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a
MONTY stage play has become one of the Beaufoy, this hilarious and heartfelt production with a fresh look for the 21st century. menacing male ensemble, which shattered
most phenomenal theatrical productions EVER, has received standing ovations every night Retaining the iconic elements of the original convention, turned tradition upside down
winning the UK Theatre Award for BEST and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award. production loved by millions around the world, and took the dance world by storm.
TOURING PRODUCTION. Matthew Bourne and award-winning designers
Featuring Gary Lucy who has made the part Lez Brotherston (Set & Costumes) and Collecting over thirty international accolades
This “CHUFFING BRILLIANT” production about of Gaz his own, with an all-star cast of Andrew Paule Constable (Lighting) will create an including an Olivier Award and three Tonys
six out-of-work, impoverished steelworkers from Dunn, Louis Emerick, Joe Gill, Kai Owen and exciting re-imagining of the classic production. on Broadway, Matthew Bourne’s powerful
Sheffield with nothing to lose, took the world by James Redmond with songs by Donna Summer, interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is
storm and has become one of Britain’s most Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones you really should… Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, this a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake
successful shows. drop absolutely everything and book today! Swan Lake is perhaps still best known for for our times.
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TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY – SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2019
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2PM £39.50 | £34.50 | £28 | £14.50
THU 2PM £32.50 | £27.50 | £21 | £14.50
THE SHOW BEFORE ★★★★
THE SHOW ‘Bold and utterly brilliant. As relevant today as it ever has been.’
Manchester Evening News
Celebrate with family, friends and A wide variety of dishes and tasty children’s
colleagues in our newly refurbished, menu ensures that Ovation is sure to satisfy
award-winning restaurant, Ovation. everyone. With delicious food and a great
The perfect place to enjoy a delicious atmosphere, we’ll get you to the show
lunch or dinner. on time.
Themed Events
A selection of dining events centred around live entertainment and mouth-watering food,
all taking place in our fully accessible Ovation Restaurant.
Each event includes a set three course dinner with coffee.
The new National Theatre production
Only Fools and 3 Courses The Sequel Are You Being Severed? The Body on the Black Pearl
18 February 2019 25 April 2019 26 April 2019
£67 £67 £67
These events are not endorsed by the BBC.
by William Shakespeare
Afternoon Teas The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war.
£17.95 Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths
(or £21.95 with a glass of Prosecco) are thrust towards the crown by forces of
Enjoy freshly cut sandwiches, delicious traditional elemental darkness.
treats and tea and coffee in the perfect setting
Main image by Seamus Ryan & Kev Seto.
This new production propels Shakespeare’s
Photograph by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg.
of our historic Grade II listed theatre.
classic tragedy into a post-apocalyptic world
Advanced bookings are required. of anarchy and uncertainty.
Ovation is also available for private events. The National Theatre, creators of War Horse
and The Curious Incident of the Dog in
To book call 02380 711833 or visit the Night-Time, bring this epic production to
mayflower.org.uk Southampton following a sold out run in London.
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DATES
WEDNESDAY 6 – SUNDAY 10 MARCH 2019 TUESDAY 12 – SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2019
THU – &SAT
DAYS TIMES
7PM &£PRICES
SAT & SUN 2PM £24.50 | £19.50 TUE – THU 7.30PM, FRI 8.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £49.50 | £39.50 | £29.50 | £19.50
WED 7PM £15 WED 2PM & FRI 5PM £44.50 | £34.50 | £24.50 | £19.50
Young person under 16 £5 off each ticket at all performances excluding Wednesday evening.
Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, Novel Theatre and Nica Burns present a Royal & Derngate, Northampton Production.
Adapted from Jill Murphy’s original books
by Emma Reeves
“TAKE THAT’S SENSATIONAL MUSICAL”
The Sun
The Band is a beautiful story for anyone who THE BAND features the music of Take That,
grew up with a boyband and how the songs Britain’s most successful boyband of all time,
became the soundtrack to their lives. whose songs include Never Forget, Back for
Good, A Million Love Songs, Greatest Day,
The much-loved characters come to life on features original songs, music, magic and a dose It’s 1993 and for five 16 year old girls, the The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine and Rule the
stage. Mildred Hubble was an ordinary girl of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium! band is everything. Join us as this group of World. The Band returns to Mayflower Theatre
who found herself in a school for witches. Written for the stage by Emma Reeves girls who were once inseparable reunite after following a sell out run. Don’t miss your chance
Featuring Jill Murphy’s beloved characters, (Hetty Feather) and directed by Theresa 25 years apart and try once more to fulfil their to see this breathtaking production on the final
this new action-packed stage adaptation Heskins (Around the World in 80 Days). dream of meeting their heroes. week of the UK tour.
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TUESDAY 19 – SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2019 TICKETS SELLING FAST
MON – THU 7.30PM, WED 20 MAR & THU 2PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £37.50 | £29.50 LAST CHANCE TO SEE JERSEY BOYS ON TOUR
FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £54.50 | £50.50 | £42.50 | £36.50
THE WEST END PHENOMENON RETURNS!
‘FIGHT FOR A TICKET TO SEE JERSEY BOYS’ MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
WHATS ON STAGE TIME OUT DAILY EXPRESS
The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Featuring hit after legendary hit including
JERSEY BOYS is working its way back to BEGGIN’, CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU,
Southampton! OH WHAT A NIGHT, SHERRY, WALK LIKE A
MAN, BYE BYE BABY, BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
This smash hit musical has won 57 major and many more.
awards worldwide, including the OLIVIER
AWARD® for BEST NEW MUSICAL. Jersey ‘JERSEY BOYS is a story full of heart,
Boys tells the true life story of four boys from humour and sheer musical razzmatazz’
the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their (THE SUNDAY EXPRESS) you simply
THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS own songs, invented their own unique sound, will never forget.
and sold 100 million records worldwide.
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TUESDAY 2 – SATURDAY 6 APRIL 2019 MONDAY 8 – SATURDAY 13 APRIL 2019
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2PM £36.50 | £32.50 | £29.50 | £23.50 MON – THU 8PM & SAT 5PM £39.50 | £35.50 | £29.50 | £24.50
WED & THU 2PM £32.50 | £28.50 | £25.50 | £19.50 FRI & SAT 8.30PM £43.50 | £37.50 | £31.50 | £25
FRI 5.30PM £25 | £19.50
THE WEST END SMASH HIT FROM THE CREATORS OF THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
STARRING
DUNCAN JAMES
JOANNE CLIFTON
BEN ADAMS
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‘DELIVERS SWAG LOADS OF PLEASURE’
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
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‘A FAST AND FABULOUS
COMEDY CAPER’
THE TIMES
HHHHH ★★★★★
‘THIS IS THE FUNNIEST SHOW ‘FRESH, SUBVERSIVE, ESSENTIAL.’
IN THE WEST END’ The Daily Telegraph
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll Time Warp, the Rocky Horror Show is the story
Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the musical returns to the UK as part of a sell-out of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his
dynamite new comedy direct from the West End. city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the worldwide tour, having now been seen by over fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car
Following the phenomenal sell-out success of security guards are on the take. Can it be safely 30 million theatregoers. breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on
their multi award-winning The Play That Goes stored or will it all go horribly wrong? Don’t miss their way to visit their former college professor,
Wrong, Mischief Theatre return with their latest this smash-and-grab hit comedy, guaranteed to Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring they meet the enigmatic Dr Frank’n’Furter.
fast and fabulous comedy caper, The Comedy deliver swag loads of laughter. Book now, it would timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite,
About A Bank Robbery. be criminal to miss it! Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvis-thrusting It’s an adventure they’ll never forget…
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FRIDAY 19 – SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2019 DANCE TUESDAY 15 & WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2019
7.30PM £24.50 – £29.50 COMBO TICKET WED 2PM £29.50 | £24.50 | £19.50
POST SHOW Q&A FRI 19 APRIL TUE & WED 7.30PM £34.50 | £29.50 | £24.50 | £19.50
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★★★★★ ★★★★ “This is glorious. The music
“A truly joyous, celebratory work of art… “THRILLING. Electrifying and dancing are superb:
a brilliant homage to one of the great rock albums” theatre; its boundless, joyful this show has wit, heart
The Telegraph energy is infectious” and magnificent energy”
Mark Morris celebrates the 50th anniversary Ethan Iverson, who leads a unique live music Metro The Independent
of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Pepperland ensemble through innovative arrangements
with an exuberant new dance work that of iconic songs from the record including ZooNation’s smash-hit sensation Some With a nod to Billy Wilder’s Some Like It
revels in the eccentric charm and joyful Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Like it Hip Hop thrilled audiences and Hot and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, it tells
optimism of The Beatles’ ground-breaking With a Little Help From My Friends, A Day critics when it opened in 2011, prompting a comical tale of love, mistaken identity,
album. The production, a smash hit with in the Life, When I’m Sixty-Four, Within You five-star reviews and standing ovations with cross-dressing and revolution. Written and
audiences at its Liverpool premiere, features Without You, and Penny Lane mixed with its infectious “wit, heart and magnificent Directed by Kate Prince with original music
a score by long-time Morris collaborator imaginative original compositions. energy” (The Independent). and lyrics by DJ Walde and Josh Cohen.
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WEDNESDAY 24 – SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2019 TUESDAY 30 APRIL – SATURDAY 4 MAY 2019
£19.50 – £22.50, Family ticket & Combined ticket available. TUE – THU 7.30PM, WED & THU 2PM £42.50 | £37.50 | £30.50 | £22.50
TUDORS: WED 6PM, THU 10.30AM, FRI 1.30PM, SAT & SUN 2PM FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £37.50 | £29.50
EGYPTIANS: THU 1.30PM, FRI 10.30AM, SAT 6PM, SUN 11AM Young person under 16 £8 off each ticket. Excludes lowest price ticket.
Family ticket 2 children go half price and 1 full paying adult on Tuesday – Thursday performances.
CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD
AS MISS HANNIGAN
We all want to meet people from history. TERRIBLE TUDORS
The trouble is everyone is dead! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil
Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two the torturing Tudors! The smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous
amazing shows with Horrible Histories Southampton direct from London’s West End. billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful
live on stage! Using actors and ground- AWFUL EGYPTIANS This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a
breaking 3D special effects, these two From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!
you and your children. Historical figures and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt! With its Tony® award-winning book and score,
and events will come alive on stage and Set in 1930s New York during The Great including the unforgettable songs It’s The
hover at your fingertips! It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need
a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can
Her luck soon changes when she's chosen bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
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THURSDAY 9 – SATURDAY 11 MAY 2019 WEDNESDAY 15 – SATURDAY 18 MAY 2019 POST
£52 | £48 | £42 | £33 | £24 | £15 WED 7.30PM & THU 2PM £33.50 | £27.50 | £22.50 | £19.50
SHOW
THE MAGIC FLUTE: THU 9 & SAT 11 MAY – THU 7.15PM & SAT 3PM THU-SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £43.50 | £37.50 | £29.50 | £24.50 Q&A
ROBERTO DEVEREUX: FRI 10 MAY – 7.30PM FRIDAY 17
MAY
Welsh National Opera
The Magic Flute Mozart Roberto Devereux Donizetti
The mysterious Queen of the Night coaxes Roberto Devereux has been accused of
Tamino to rescue her beautiful daughter Pamina treason. In order to gain his freedom he
from the grip of the evil enchanter Sarastro. simply has to present the ring his lover,
With a magic flute and a set of magic bells for Queen Elizabeth I, has bestowed upon him.
protection he sets off on his journey aided
by Papageno, the bird-catcher. But as they But Devereux is secretly in love with Sara,
overcome a series of challenges, it becomes who he refuses to renounce, leaving
apparent that all is not what it seems – will they Elizabeth heartbroken and compelled
complete their quest and find true love? to sign his death warrant. You are invited to the most glamorous party F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel
in town. Lose yourself in the decadence of is brought to life as dancers glide across the
Welsh National Opera's irresistible production Roberto Devereux contains some of 1920s New York as Northern Ballet’s sell-out floor in gorgeous Chanel-inspired costumes
transports you to a dream world where you'll Donizetti's most spine-tingling melodies sensation The Great Gatsby makes its grand to a cinematic score by Sir Richard Rodney
meet colourful characters including a including the emotional Vivi, in grato, a lei return to the UK. Bennett CBE (Four Weddings and a Funeral,
newspaper-reading lion and a fish doubling as accanto performed by Elizabeth I as her world Murder on the Orient Express).
a bicycle. Combined with a witty story, moments falls apart around her in a heart wrenching Mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby has a
of enchantment and Mozart's sublime music, finale. WNO's critically-acclaimed production penchant for lavish parties and beautiful Bursting with passion, style and drama,
including the magnificent Queen of the Night has a dramatic intensity and a striking design women. As the sparkling façade of his world don’t miss this blockbuster ballet.
aria, it adds up to an unforgettable opera guaranteed to leave your heart racing. begins to slip, the loneliness, obsession and
experience for all ages. tragedy that lies beneath is revealed in one of
Sung in English, with English surtitles. Sung in Italian, with English surtitles. Northern Ballet’s most treasured productions. See page 38 for details.
18 Book Online: mayflower.org.uk 7 Recommended age. No under 2s. 12 Recommended age. Box Office: 02380 711811 19TUESDAY 28 MAY – SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2019 ‘THE RUNAWAY GOLD-PLATED
MON – THU 7.30PM, THU 2PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £37.50 | £29.50 MUSICAL HIT’
FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £55.50 | £52.50 | £45.50 | £35.50 DAILY MAIL
★★★★★ ★★★★★
‘THE HOTTEST TICKET ‘SLICK, SASSY
IN TOWN’ AND SO EMOTIONAL,
SUNDAY MIRROR THE BODYGUARD IS A HIT!’
MAGIC FM
The international, award-winning smash- A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly
hit musical based on the blockbuster film, romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features
THE BODYGUARD is back! Following her a whole host of irresistible classics including
triumphant West End run and sell-out UK Queen of the Night, So Emotional,
Tour, ALEXANDRA BURKE* returns to the One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love,
role of Rachel Marron. Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of
All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With
Former Secret Service agent turned Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs
bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect of all time – I Will Always Love You.
superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown *Alexandra Burke will perform the role of
stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what ‘Rachel Marron’ at all evening performances only.
they don't expect is to fall in love. Please check website.
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MON – THU 7.30PM, THU 2PM £54.50 | £49.50 | £39.50 | £25.50 INCLUDING 16 FOR BEST MUSICAL.
FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £64.50 | £59.50 | £49.50 | £35.50
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DAILY TELEGRAPH, DAILY EXPRESS, GUARD IAN, DAILY M AIL, M AIL ON SUNDAY,
EVENING STANDARD, IND EPEND ENT, SUNDAY EXPRESS, TIM E OUT, THE TIM ES
‘EASILY THE STANDOUT
MUSICAL OF THE DECADE’ SUNDAY TIM ES
Photography by Manuel Harlan
‘A MUST-SEE’ ‘AN ABSOLUTE CRACKER’
MAIL ON SUNDAY DAILY EXPRESS
‘HILARIOUS, ‘AN EVENING OF
MOVING, GLORIOUS’ UNADULTERATED BLISS’
DAILY TELEGRAPH THE GUARDIAN
Matilda The Musical is the multi-award with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind,
winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare dares to take a stand and change her
Company, inspired by the beloved book by the own destiny.
incomparable Roald Dahl.
Winner of over 85 international awards,
THE MUSICAL With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The
by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the Musical comes to Mayflower Theatre in June
story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed 2019 as part of a UK and Ireland tour.
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with us on 6 Recommended age. Box Office: 02380 711811 23Live Music & TUESDAY 16 – SATURDAY 20 JULY 2019
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, FRI 8.30PM, SAT 4PM £39.50 | £34.50 | £29.50 | £22.50
Great Comedy FRI 5PM £29.50 | £26.50 | £22.50 | £19.50
STRICTLY WINNER KEVIN CLIFTON i s STACEE JAXX
DAN LOONEY, ADAM PAULDEN, JASON HAIGH-ELLERY, SELLADOOR WORLDWIDE AND GAVIN KALIN
PRESENT
Anton & Erin – Dance Those Wessex Heartbeat Steve Steinman’s Vampires
Magical Musicals Sun 3 Feb Sun 10 Feb Rock Sun 3 Mar
5pm £29.50 – £49.50 7pm £19.50 7.30pm £29.50 – £34.50
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An Evening with the A Beautiful Noise That’ll Be the Day
Hairy Bikers Mon 4 Mar Tue 5 Mar Sun 31 Mar
7.30pm £21.50 – £43 7.30pm £24.50 – £29.50 6.30pm £26.50 – £29.50
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Featuring 80’s hits including
Henning Wehn – Get on The Solid Silver 60s Show An Evening of Eric and Ern
with it Sun 7 Apr Mon 15 Apr Tue 16 Apr THE FINAL COUNTDOWN · HERE I GO AGAIN · NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME · I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS
7.30pm £21.50 – £24.50 7.30pm £29.50 – £36.50 7.30pm £19.50 – £24.50 I WANNA ROCK · WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT · WE BUILT THIS CITY AND MANY MORE...
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A unique concert spectacular LET’S GET SOCIAL
featuring the music and
Strictly winner Kevin Clifton swaps the Lose yourself in a city and a time where the
immeasurable talents of
Ballroom for the ‘Bourbon Club’ in the dreams are as big as the hair, and yes, they
The Beatles. Backed by the
/mayflowertheatre role of ‘Stacee Jaxx’, playing alongside can come true! This hilarious musical comedy
National Philharmonic Concert
Kevin Kennedy, Zoe Birkett, Jodie Steele, will have you singing and laughing along with
Orchestra, All You Need Is
Luke Walsh, Lucas Rush, Andrew Carthy, its epic songs played loud and proud by an
Love will fill you with nostalgia,
@mayflower Vas Constanti and Rhiannon Chesterman awesome live band.
joy and wonderment as we
in the ultimate ‘80s rock ‘n’ roll musical.
All You Need Is Love pass through the greatest
WARNING:
Wed 17 Apr and most iconic hits of the
Rock of Ages is an LA love story lavished CONTAINS SERIOUS ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
7.30pm £42.50 – £47.50 Fab Four. @mayflower_theatre
All_You_Need_40x40.indd 1 09/11/2018 14:02 with over 25 classic rock anthems. DEBAUCHERY.
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with us on 14 Recommended age. Box Office: 02380 711811 25MONDAY 22 – SATURDAY 27 JULY 2019 FRIDAY 16 – SATURDAY 17 AUGUST 2019
MON – THU 7.30PM & FRI 5.30PM £39.50 | £34.50 | £25 | £18 FRI 7PM, SAT 1PM & 5PM – £16
FRI 8.30PM, SAT 4PM & SAT 7.30PM £42.50 | £35 | £27 | £20
Peter Pan is presented by arrangement with
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
and Samuel French Limited.
This amateur production of ‘Peter Pan’ by
J.M Barrie is presented by special arrangement
with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.
The brand new 80s Musical from the Welcome to the Club Tropicana Hotel –
producers of the hit UK tour of Hairspray. the 1980s answer to Love Island – where
the drinks are free and the whole family is
This star cast is led by Joe McElderry invited to join the ultimate holiday musical,
(X Factor winner and star of Joseph and celebrating all that we love about the 80s.
his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), This year’s Mayflower Theatre Summer Youth musicals and recent chart hits. Join Peter,
Neil McDermott (EastEnders, The Sound Set to the most iconic pop anthems of the production takes you on a magical journey with Wendy, Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys as they
of Music), Kate Robbins (Spitting Image, era, performed live on stage, including: Peter Pan: An Awfully Big Musical Adventure. battle pirates and the evil Captain Hook in the
Dinnerladies), Emily Tierney (Wicked, JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH, classic story of the boy who never grew up.
The Wizard of Oz); and former Sugababe TAKE ON ME, THE LOOK OF LOVE, Delight in a brand new version of Peter Pan
star Amelle Berrabah, making her musical GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN, adapted from JM Barrie’s wonderful play with a Journey to Never Land this summer for a fun
theatre debut. RELAX and many more! cast of over 150 young people. This production filled family adventure which celebrates the
has been specially adapted for the Summer joy of being young.
Take a trip back to the electric 80s and embark Book your first-class ticket today to see Youth Project cast of 10-18 year olds and
on a summer of love and smash-hit classics! the feel-good musical of the year. features a score with a mix of songs from the To Live is an Awfully Big Adventure.
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Milkshake! Live –
Milkshake Monkey’s Musical Ministry of Science Live
MON 15 JULY 2019
SAT 25 MAY 2019 1PM & 6.30PM £16.50
12.30PM & 3.30PM £17 Young Person Under 16 £15
Young person under 16 £14.50 WARNING! WARNING!
Milkshake Monkey is determined to put on 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining.
a Musical, so spectacular, it will keep the 300% Explosive. 400% Fun.
theatre open forever!
Please keep your head firmly on your
Starring Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer shoulders, and your arms, legs and feet inside
& Shine, Digby Dragon, Wissper, Nella the the ride at all times – Ministry of Science
Princess Knight and The Floogals, alongside Live is about to explode onto the stage!
two Milkshake Presenters, this brand-new
show has plenty of laughter, audience This is not your ordinary science show – it
interaction and great fun to get everyone comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh.
up on their feet! It’s a family show not to But most of all is comes with a hovercraft
be missed! built on stage! Fingers in ears advised…
Running time: 1 hr 45min with an interval Running time: 1 hr 30 min with an interval
Tom Gates Live on Stage
Ben & Holly’s
FRI 18 – SUN 20 OCTOBER 2019
Little Kingdom FRI & SAT 7PM, FRI 10.30AM,
SAT 2PM, SUN 11AM & 3PM
FRI 12 – SUN 14 JULY 2019 £17.50 – £21.50, Family ticket available.
FRI & SAT 4PM, SAT & SUN 10AM & 1PM £18 Tom’s doing everything possible to stay out of
Young person under 18 £16, Family ticket available. trouble but somehow he’s got THREE sad faces
From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this on the school achievement chart! And getting
BAFTA award-winning television animation another sad face means Mr Fullerman won’t let
live on stage! him go on the SCHOOL TRIP!
Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this From the award-winning producers of Horrible
exciting, enchanting and magical musical Histories and Gangsta Granny comes the world
adventure packed full of games, songs and premiere of TOM GATES in an exciting and hilarious
laughter. This beautiful story of elves, new adventure that sends Tom’s world spinning!
princesses and childhood innocence will Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s fantastic characters as they
delight all the family! come to life in this brand new story for the stage!
Running time: 1 hr 30min with an interval Running time: 2 hours with an interval
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creative activities.
We put participation at the heart of Mayflower Theatre. We want to engage with you whatever age you are.
Take part in our wide range of creative Join us for a variety of career Come together to participate in our Find out more about our beautiful
activities for young people. and education opportunities. range of Community groups; meet new theatre and shows on stage. Enjoy our
people, make friends and have fun. wide range of public workshops.
Mayflower Musical Education Forum Reminiscence Café Free Pre and Post show talks
Youth Theatre (10–18 yrs) A regular free networking event for teachers, Free regular sessions for people living • Mark Morris Dance Group:
Weekly term time sessions to lecturers and community group leaders to catch- with dementia and their carers. Pepperland – free post show Q&A
develop your skills in singing, up, meet local colleagues and find out more about 19 Apr
dancing & acting in a fun and friendly our education activity at Mayflower Theatre. Heritage Volunteers • Welsh National Opera – free pre show talks
environment, achieve your Arts Award, Can you spare some regular time to at Southampton City Art Gallery
perform and make new friends. Matilda School Champion support us cataloging, researching and 9-10 May
£180 per term (bursaries available). We are opening applications to schools with developing our archive? Contact us at • The Great Gatsby – free post show Q&A
KS1 & KS2 students, to work alongside the archive@mayflower.org.uk 17 May
Mayflower Young Writers RSC in a 2 year commitment of work inspired by
(11–18 yrs) Matilda the Musical. This incredible opportunity Open Voices (for age 55+) Workshops For Adults
Get involved with a free exciting allows your school the chance to perform Weekly singing sessions which include Join Musical Theatre, Writing and Acting
group that explores creative writing a schools edit of Matilda the Musical with traditional rounds, songs from shows, professionals to use your singing and
through workshops and practical exercises. exclusive resources and guidance from RSC music hall favourites and popular music. acting skills within a friendly and
Weekly term time sessions. Free. practitioners. For more information contact From £4. welcoming environment.
engage@mayflower.org.uk 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 29 Apr | £20
Mayflower ZooNation Academy
of Dance (4–18 yrs) Horrible Histories Workshops Theatre Tours
Weekly dance training academy with Horrible Histories is back and so are our Terrible Come and take a peek behind the scenes
ZooNation teachers, covering a range Tudors and Awful Egyptians drama workshops! of our beautiful newly refurbished theatre.
of hip hop styles. From £6. Our educational workshop will take place in your 16 Feb, 23 Mar | £12, £9 under 16s
school setting and will be a fun & engaging way
to learn more about those torturous Tudors and
the fascinating Pharaohs. For more information
contact engage@mayflower.org.uk
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award winning Avenue Q is back! Created unforgettable) characters on a downtown
by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator New York street trying to make sense of life’s
of Book of Mormon). Following a smash-hit burning issues – like what do you do with a
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MON – THU 7.30PM, THU 2PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £37.50 | £29.50 | £24.50
WINNER!
FRI 7.30PM & SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £55.50 | £52.50 | £45.50 | £35.50 | £29.50 EVERY MAJOR BEST MUSICAL AWARD
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EVERY MAJOR
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Winner of every major Best Musical award, of Brit grit to high-heeled hit, as it takes you
including the Olivier Award for Best New from the factory floor of Northampton to the
Musical, Cyndi Lauper’s smash hit musical glamorous catwalks of Milan!
Kinky Boots comes to the Mayflower Theatre
following it’s sparkling run in London’s West End! West End star Kayi Ushe will be putting on
the boots to play Lola. He will be joined by
With songs by Grammy and Tony winning Paula Lane as Lauren, best known for her role
pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, and Joel
choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Harper-Jackson will be playing Charlie Price.
Blonde, Hairspray) and book by Broadway
legend Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), Don’t miss the “freshest, most fabulous, feel-
this “dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting” good musical of the decade” (The Hollywood
(Time Out) musical celebrates a joyous story News) as it steps out on it’s first UK Tour.
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with us on 10 Recommended age. Box Office: 02380 711811 35TUESDAY 17 – SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 TUESDAY 24 – SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2019
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2PM £32.50 | £29.50 | £25.50 | £22.50 THU 2PM £32 | £29 | £24 | £22
WED & THU 2PM £29.50 | £26.50 | £22.50 | £19.50 TUE – FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £43 | £39 | £33 | £29
Imagine a time when love is forbidden...
J B PRIESTLEY’S
CLASSIC THRILLER
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CALLS
DIRECTED BY
STEPHEN DALDRY
‘Bourne is a masterly storyteller’
WINNER OF 19 New York Times
MAJOR AWARDS Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet is a choreography by Matthew Bourne, design
passionate and contemporary re-imagining by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule
Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation peaceful dinner party is shattered by his of Shakespeare’s classic love story. Confined Constable, sound by Paul Groothuis and new
and winning more awards than any other investigations into the death of a young against their will by a society that seeks to orchestrations of the Prokofiev score by Terry
production in history, Stephen Daldry’s multi woman. His startling revelations shake the divide, our two young lovers must follow their Davies played live by the New Adventures
award-winning production of JB Priestley's very foundations of their lives and challenge hearts as they risk everything to be together. Orchestra.
classic thriller has enthralled more than us all to examine our consciences.
4 million people worldwide. Bursting with youth, vitality and Matthew This new production of Romeo and Juliet joins
More relevant now than ever, this is a Bourne’s trademark storytelling, Southampton’s the popular New Adventures dance repertoire
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly must-see for a whole new generation brightest young dance talent join the New which includes Swan Lake, Cinderella and
at the prosperous Birling family home, their of theatregoers. Adventures company, with direction and The Red Shoes.
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with us on 12 Recommended age. Box Office: 02380 711811 37TUESDAY 1 – SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2019 WEDNESDAY 23 – SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2019
MON – THU 7.30PM, WED & THU 2PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £37.50 | £27.50 WED – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2.30PM £49.50 | £45 | £35 | £24 | £12
FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £59.50 | £54.50 | £47.50 | £37.50 THU 2PM £39.50 | £35 | £28 | £24 | £12
Motown™ is a trademark of UMG Recordings, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries, and is used under license. Photography West End Cast 2018.
CINDERELLA
Photo © Jason Bell
A sparkling production by Christopher Wheeldon
The sensational hit West End musical is including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie The classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale becomes This inventive production combines magnificent
bringing its unique sound to Southampton Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and a truly magical ballet brought to life with over sets and costumes, surprising theatrical tricks
and is guaranteed to have you dancing in the Miracles, The Temptations and many more. 40 dancers, a live orchestra, and plenty of and lively choreography to delight, move
the street. surprises. Enter an enchanting kingdom where and astound – all to the melodious tunes
Featuring over 50 classic hits including My forest creatures live alongside princes, a of Prokofiev’s sublime score, performed by
With just $800 borrowed from his family Girl, What’s Going On and I Heard It Through growing tree appears to dance in the wind, and English National Ballet Philharmonic.
Berry Gordy founded Motown Records and The Grapevine this is an experience you’ll Cinderella’s wit and generosity get her to the
launched the careers of legendary artists never forget. ball – with the help of a little bit of magic.
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Call the box office: 02380 711811 are the nearest car parks.
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The Risk Free symbol on selected productions Sun – 1 hour before the start of a performance Central Rail Station. Head out of the station from
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TUE – THU 7PM, WED & THU 1.30PM £42.50 | £37.50 | £30.50 | £22.50 SATURDAY 4 JANUARY 2020
FRI 7PM, SAT 1.30PM & 5.30PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £37.50 | £29.50 TICKETS FROM £19.50 – £39.50. Please check website for full schedule and prices.
WHAT’S ON BIRMINGHAM
‘TINSEL-TASTIC’
THE TIMES
‘A WARM-HEARTED ‘PACKED WITH JOY’
FAMILY SHOW’
WHATSONSTAGE
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
Following a smash-hit 2018 tour and London the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his
run, Nativity! The Musical is coming to teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy,
Southampton. Feel-good, funny and full of hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle
joy, this cracker of a musical was adapted for and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s
the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the Christmas wish come true.
much-loved films. Take a fairy tale flight to Neverland in the a very hungry crocodile and the meanest
Featuring all of your favourite sing-a-long hits swashbuckling family adventure Peter Pan man in Neverland, Captain Hook.
Every child in every school has one from the movies including Sparkle and Shine, as it swoops into Mayflower Theatre for
Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s another unmissable pantomime season. With jaw-dropping flying and special effects,
St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting the Brightest Star and a whole host of new barrel-loads of laughter, a ship-full of magic
to mount a musical version! Only trouble songs, this musical really ‘is a heartfelt hit’ Join our high-flying hero as he transports and fairy dust and plenty of festive fun for
is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that (The Times). Book now and join us for some the Darlings on an adventure they will never all the family, you’ll need to Hook your
a Hollywood producer is coming to see MAYHEM in Bethlehem! forget, packed full of evil pirates, Lost Boys, tickets today!
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with us on Box Office: 02380 711811 43WEDNESDAY 8 – SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 2020 MONDAY 13 – SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 2020
WED – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2PM £36.50 | £33.50 | £29.50 | £19.50 MON – THU 7.30PM & THU 2PM £42.50 | £34.50 | £27.50 | £19.50
THU 2PM £29.50 | £26.50 | £22.50 | £19.50 FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & SAT 7.30PM £46.50 | £39.50 | £31.50 | £24.50
‘FAILSAFE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT’ THE HIT BROADWAY AND WEST END SHOW BACK ON TOUR
Daily Express
This sensational multi award-winning West
End show first opened in 1989 and has been
thrilling audiences around the world ever since.
Now it triumphantly returns to Mayflower
Theatre as part of its landmark 30th
Anniversary Tour.
Experience the drama, passion and excitement
as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and
musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his
meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary
performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear
Lake, Iowa.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly
Story is FEEL GREAT!
MONDAY 20 – SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020
FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £55.50 | £52.50 | £45.50 | £35.50
MON - WED 7.30PM, THU 2PM & 7.30PM £49.50 | £44.50 | £37.50 | £29.50
‘The spectacular musical’
Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Queen Theatrical Productions and Tribeca Theatrical Productions present
THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON RETURNS Daily Express
‘Exhilarating
and great fun’
Time Magazine
The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and
★★★★ ‘THE GREATEST DISCO ANTHEMS EVER TO FILL A DANCE FLOOR’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Ben Elton returns to the UK. The multi-million-
pound show dazzles all the senses in breath-
taking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, The iconic musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF Based on the Oscar-winning film, PRISCILLA
this musical phenomenon is not to be missed! THE DESERT is returning. is the hilarious adventure of three friends who
hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the
‘A KIND OF MAGIC. Since 2002 over 16 million theatregoers in 19 With more glitter than ever before, this smash- Outback to put on the show of a lifetime.
SPECTACULAR. MAGNIFICO!’ countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring hit show features a dazzling array of stunning
The Sun production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of
delivered in a show that boasts the scale and parade of dance-floor classics including self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.
spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary HOT STUFF, I WILL SURVIVE, I LOVE THE
live performances. NIGHTLIFE and FINALLY!
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WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY – ON STAGE TUESDAY 21 APRIL – SATURDAY 2 MAY 2020
SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2020 First Steps: FRI – SAT 7PM & WED, THU & SAT 2PM £69.50 | £64.50 | £59.50 | £49.50 | £37.50
Swan Lake TUE – THU 7PM £64.50 | £59.50 | £54.50 | £44.50 | £32.50
WED – SAT 7.30PM & SAT 2PM £49.50 | £45 | £35 | £24 | £12 Fri 31 January
THU 2PM £39.50 | £35 | £28 | £24 | £12 1pm £12.50
‘I DOUBT I’LL EVER SEE A BETTER
PRODUCTION IN MY LIFETIME’ THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Birmingham Royal Ballet returns with
ballet’s greatest love story in Sir Peter RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S
Wright’s lavish and opulent production.
This romantic fable of ill-fated passion,
powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s
legendary score played live by the Royal
Ballet Sinfonia, has bewitched audiences
for generations.
By a moonlit lake, a grieving prince witnesses
the transformation of a swan into a beautiful
princess. Compelled by an evil spell to
spend her days in the form of a bird,
she can only be saved by the power of
love. Filled with exquisite ensembles,
lyrical pas de deux and bravura solos,
this Swan Lake is atmospheric,
romantic and beautiful – an
unforgettable experience.
TUESDAY 12 – SATURDAY 16 MAY 2020
Delia Mathews as Odette and Brandon Lawrence as Prince Siegfried. TUE – THU 7.30PM & THU 2PM £39.50 | £35.50 | £29.50 | £24.50
Photo: Andrew Ross
FRI 7.30PM, SAT 2PM & 7.30PM £44.50 | £39.50 | £31.50 | £26.50
WINNER! Best New Musical
Whats On Stage, London
The smash-hit and critically acclaimed West End
musical comes to Southampton. Funny, fabulous
THE HIT MUSICAL FOR TODAY and feelgood, this is the musical sensation for all
the family and not to be missed.
★★★★★ THE TIMES
★★★★★
THE STAGE
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council
estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in.
★★★★★ FINANCIAL TIMES
★★★★★
WHATSONSTAGE
Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going
to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant
loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie
★★★★★ THE INDEPENDENT
★★★★★
LONDON THEATRE
overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps
out of the darkness, into the spotlight. With an
original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-
★★★★★ TIME OUT
★★★★★
ATTITUDE
songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and
writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this brand-new
musical will have everybody talking about Jamie
‘PUNCHY, FUNNY, FABULOUS’TIME OUT
for years to come. Sixteen: the edge of possibility.
Time to make your dreams come true.
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