Summer 2021 - Assembly Hall Theatre

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WE ARE BACK ON STAGE FROM 20 MAY!

What a year it has been. The theatre has been closed to audiences but we have been very busy behind the scenes – we have been converted to a food bank distribution centre, then back to a theatre, followed by a covid symptom free test centre and now finally we return to being a theatre.

We have worked really hard to make sure the theatre is safe. We have beenindependently audited and have a robust risk assessment, have been awarded the “See it Safely” mark from UK Theatre and “Good to Go” from Visit Kent – so we really are a covid safe venue and want to make your visit as safe and stress free as possible. As part of our covid policies you can also book without cause for concern because if you cannot come for any covid related reason we will give you your money back – no questions asked.

The impact of covid on our finances cannot be underestimated and we really need our audiences to support us now more than ever. You can do this by making apersonal pledge to come to live arts once a month, buy theatre tickets instead of atake-away for your family or join our brilliant new membership scheme “Circle”. We hope that we will have loads of great entertainment to whet your appetite in this brochure but remember the earlier you book the better the seats and the lower the prices. Leave it too late and you will miss out on the lowest priced tickets.

Also we are introducing amazing monthly cabaret nights – so if you are looking for a great night out with the girls (or the lads), with snacks, food and drinks onoffer then cabaret might be right up your street.

Our new award winning partners Evolution Productions will present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this Christmas, and we are so lookingforward to welcoming back our family and younger audiences to thetradition of panto. If you have never been before then this is the yearto start your family tradition.

The times before have been dark so please join us, visit us and make sure we can bring some light and joy back to our town and borough through live arts and nights out.

I hope we will see you very soon.

JJ AlmondTheatre Director | APR 20

7:30pm | Flat Stalls & Tiered Stalls from £28.00 | Circle from £18.00Running Time - 2 Hours 20 MinutesAge Guide - This is suitable for all ages.

THU 20 MAY 21....................................................................................................................................................................

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The UK’s authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular!

Be part of the ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.

Radio GaGa recreates the magic, fun & showmanship of the band’s touring days, as they played to millions of people every year.

Join us as we take you on a journey through the decades, bringing you all 26 UK Top 10 hits and fan favourites, performed live with an electrifying band such as: Crazy Little Thing Called

Love, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, We are the Champions, We Will Rock You and of course Bohemian Rhapsody.

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

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7:30pm & 2:30pm (Sat 29 May) | Tickets from £25.00 | NHS Key Worker Concession Rate from £12.50Running Time - 1 Hour 20 Minutes, No IntervalAge Guide - 12 +

WED 26 - SAT 29 MAY 21....................................................................................................................................................................

DRAMA

Adapted and directed by Sasha Milavic Davies and JamesYeatman.

Presented by Wayward Productions in a co-production with Assembly Hall Theatre Tunbridge Wells, Complicité and Warwick Arts Centre in association with Shoreditch Town Hall and Guy Chapman.

DANCE

The world premier UK Tour comes to Tunbridge Wells.

Based on Christie Watson’s bestselling memoir of her twenty years as a nurse, TheLanguage of Kindness is an ensemble-style piece of contemporary dance theatre: a

joy-filled celebration of nurses and front-line healthcare workers which will resonate with audiences everywhere following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Language of Kindness brings to life the realities, the challenges, heartbreaks andincomparable joys of working for the NHS and supporting families as they face their best and

worst moments.

A socially distanced production about the tactile work of nurses wherethe actors never touch.

The matinee performance on Saturday 29 May 21 at 2.30pm will be BSL interpreted.There will be a free post-show discussion panel featuring the author of The Language of Kindness, Christie Watson. Christie will be joined by Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty,

who is President of the Royal College of Nursing, and members of the cast on Thursday 27 May 2021. The Language of Kindness was featured as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and Guardian, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Times Book of the Year and was in the top 50

best-selling books of 2019.

Rehearsal Photographs: Sarah Ainslie

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8pm | Tickets from £18.00Running Time - 2 HoursAge Guide - 16 +

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MON 31 MAY 218pm | Tickets from £16.00Running Time - TBCAge Guide - 16 +

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BOWIENIGHT SHAME

AHT Residencies and The ForumPresent


TUE 08 JUN 21................................................................

8pm | Tickets from £31.50Running Time - TBCAge Guide - 16 +

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NEWTONFAULKNER


Celebrating the centenary of the birth of the greatest singer of the 20th century –it’s the swing, the swagger and the velvet vocals of Sinatra in concert

Direct from Las Vegas, the iconic music of Frank Sinatra is brought to life once again HIS WAY. Featuring the swing, the swagger and the velvet vocals of Frank Sinatra in concert,

enjoy a not-to-be-missed evening with world renowned vocalist David Alacey.

Widely regarded as one of the leading interpreters of Sinatra’s music in the world, Alacey has starred as Frank for over twenty years both in his own solo concerts and as part of the Award

Winning Rat Pack cast. His recording of The Theme From New York New York for Atari games was described as “Too Close for Comfort to the original recording” by The Sinatra

Estate and his unique portrayal of Ol’ Blue Eyes has been commended by many of Sinatra’s closest friends including the legendary Vegas star Buddy Greco, who stated that “DavidAlacey really is Sinatra! It’s frightening”. He not only walks the walk, he talks the talk, and

gives a masterful performance of delicious vocals delivered with consummate ease.

Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife, New York, New York, My Way, That’s Life, Under My Skin, Lady is a Tramp, My Kind of Town, All the Way and Come Fly With Me delight

spellbound audiences. Backed by the fantastic sound of big band swing, Alacey is frankly the best thing since Sinatra himself.

“David Alacey not only looked like Frank but he had the drawl, the wit andboy could he nail a tune. The whole thing was a triumph and while we may

never see such greats as Frank, Dean and Sammy again in our lifetime but thegood news is that as long as such talented impersonators continue to exist, we may

not need to”.

Chris Longhurst - Uxbridge Gazette


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TRIBUTE

7:30pm | Flat Stalls & Tiered Stalls from: £28.00 | Circle from: £18.00Running Time - 2 Hours 20 MinutesAge Guide - TBC

THU 03 JUN 21....................................................................................................................................................................

MUSIC

The Boogie Woogie Bugle BallAssembly Hall Theatre, OCT 2020

Photo’s Courtesy of London Cabaret Society

We are proud to introduce monthly Cabaret as part of our AHT Residencies.

Our auditiorium is transformed into an exclusive cabaret style lounge.Complete with an immersive centralised performance space, table service,

food and more - you really will feel like you are being transported to the world of CABARET!

Following on from the success of ‘The Boogie Woogie Bugle Ball’presented by The London Cabaret Society we have a whole host of other

fabulous cabaret evenings to keep our audiences entertained.

Cabaret tables from £40 per person.

Circle tickets from £25 per person.

Premium packages including food and drink will be available.

For full details on socially distanced cabaret seating and CIRCLE discounts please visit our website - assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

C A B A R E T

Doors open from 7pm | Performance from 8pmRunning Time - 45 mins | 20 mins | 45 minsAge Guide - 18 +

FRI 04 JUN 21....................................................................................................................................................................

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Face the glitz and the glamour, the silks and the stars as ‘Le CabaretFantastique’ takes you on a wondrous journey into the heart of beautiful Bohemia!

Suggested (but not necessary) Dress Code: Cabaret, Cabaret, Cabaret! - with a prize for best dressed of the night!

After a night at Le Cabaret Fantastique the only thing you’ll be left wondering is, when next?

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Doors open from 7pm | Performance from 8pmRunning Time - 45 mins | 20 mins | 45 minsAge Guide - 18 +

FRI 30 JUL 21....................................................................................................................................................................

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Come on a Rock Starjourney with Le Cabaret Rock -

The UK’s most mesmerising intimate (but socially distanced) Cabaret, right on

your doorstep in Tunbridge Wells.

Suggested (but not necessary) Dress Code: Rock Star Glam - with a prize for best dressed of the night!

After this night you really won’t stop believing, and we are sure we will see you again!

7:30pm | Flat Stalls & Tiered Stalls from: £28.00 | Circle from: £18.00Running Time - 2 Hours 20 MinutesAge Guide - Suitable for all ages

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The good times never seemed so good… introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in their Eyes’.

Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50 years of a legend. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have beencovered by every great vocalist. Spanning all genres from the reggae of ‘Red Red Wine’, through the country of ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’, and the Hollywood music of ‘The Jazz Singer’.

From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has endured through six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show. Enjoy all the hits such as, ‘Forever In Blue Jeans’, ‘America’ and ‘Love On The Rocks’

and of course, the unforgettable ‘Sweet Caroline’.


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7:30pm | All tickets from £30.50Running Time - 2 Hours 20 minutesAge Guide - TBC

FRI 18 JUN 21....................................................................................................................................................................

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3pm | Stalls tickets from £26.50 | Circle from £24.00 | Restricted View from £20.00 | Under 16’s from £20.00Running Time - 1 Hour 30 Minutes, No intervalAge Guide - 5 +

SUN 27 JUN 21....................................................................................................................................................................

CLASSICAL

Taking centre-stage for this summer matinee performance are the astounding wind players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with an exquisite selection of pieces.

The different instruments of the wind section provide an enormous variety of sonorities,making for some glorious combinations and sound-worlds. The performance begins by

showcasing some of Mozart’s most masterful writing in his popular Serenade No.12 and also includes Mendelssohn’s Konzertstück No.2, which celebrates the clarinet’s rich tones and

wide range. Dvořák even manages to sneak a couple of string players into the ensemble for his Wind Serenade. This captivating piece combines rustic Czech folk elements with

marches, dances and a sprightly finale.

ARTISTS | Wind Section of the RoyalPhilharmonic Orchestra

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FAMILY

11th - 10:30am + 7pm | 12th - 3pm + 7pm | 13th - 11am + 3pmRunning Time - 65 Minutes Age Guide - Ages 5 - 105!

FRI 11 - SUN 13 JUN 21.....................................................................................................................................................

It’s ‘Horrible’, it’s ‘Barmy’ – and it’s coming to Tunbridge Wells!

After a hugely successful West End season, HORRIBLEHISTORIES – BARMY BRITAIN is touring the country. This

hilarious hit show is a gag-filled gallop through British history withtwo amazing actors playing multiple historical roles!

Can you beat battling Boudicca? Would you be a martyr for the Magna Carta? Will you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry VIII? Will Parliament survive Gunpowder Guy? Dare you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and

move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!

These are just some of the fascinating characters audiences will discover in this splendiferously funny 65 minute show – history with the nasty

bits left in!

The Best of Barmy Britain is written by Terry Deary and Neal Foster from Deary’s bestselling Horrible Histories books. Terry Deary is the world’s bestselling non-fiction author for children and one of the most popular children’s authors in the country. He has written

200 books which have been translated into 40 different languages. His 50 Horrible Histories titles have sold over 25 million copies

worldwide from China to Brazil!

Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain is directed by Neal Foster, design is by Jackie Trousdale, lighting by Jason

Taylor, sound by Nick Sagar, music by Matthew Scott and choreography by Kenn Oldfield.

Birmingham Stage Company are one of the world’s top theatre companies for families. As well as

fourteen years of all the Horrible Histories stage shows, they have also produced the smash-hit

productions of Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine and David Walliams’ Awful

Auntie, Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy.

This fantastic show will entertain all ages with its hysterical historical journey through the barmiest bits of British history!

Adult Tickets from £20.00Child Tickets from £16.00

Adult Tickets from £20.00Child Tickets from £16.00

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8pm | All tickets from £13.00Running Time - 2 Hours 20 MinutesAge Guide - 18 +

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FRI 27 AUG 21

“The Comedy Store is very excited to be working with the Assembly Hall Theatre in the coming months to bring some of the best and brightest comedy talent to this fabulous venue. It’s great to see theatres starting to re-open and we are very proud to have a small part to play in the process. We hope this will be the start of a great partnership going forward.” - The Comedy Store

7.30pm | All Tickets from £25.50Running Time - 2 Hours 10 MinutesAge Guide - Suitable for all ages

FRI 09 JUL 21....................................................................................................................................................................

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7.30pm | Adults from £29.00 | Children from £23.00Running Time - 2 Hours 20 MinutesAge Guide - 8 +

SAT 17 JUL 21...................................................................................................................................................................

Be prepared! This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of 5 of the most incredible Illusionists in the world including Britain’s Got Talent runner

up Jamie Raven! Collectively these performers have been seen by MILLIONS of people around the world and this production showcases their incredible talents together on stage.

Illusion : Impossible is a non-stop show packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic ofunprecedented proportions, from appearing Superbikes, Impossible Predictions,

Double Levitations to a Finale beyond explanation.

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7.30pm | Adults from £23.00 | Under 16’s from £18.00Running Time - 2 Hours 30 MinutesAge Guide - Suitable for all ages

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SAT 14 AUG 21

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The premier live UK show dedicated to themusic and memory of the voice and legend that is

LUTHER VANDROSSStarring Harry Cambridge

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3.00pm | All Tickets from £25.00Running Time - 1 Hour 50 MinutesAge Guide - Suitable for all ages

SUN 15 AUG 21...................................................................................................................................................................

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Experience a dazzling evening of five-star entertainment with The 4Tunes.

Travelling to 25 countries and a sell-out UK tour, The 4Tunes are firm favourites, singing classic ballads, modern day anthems and so much more! Join the party as four amazing

voices sing some of the most iconic songs in pop and musical theatre history.

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FRI 20 AUG 21

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“An excellent show, really capturing the essence of the Quo I played with for 13 odd years – the attention to detail was awesome!”

MATT LETLEY - Status Quo drummer 2000-2013

‘The Quo Experience’ is an East Anglian based band including David ‘Woody’ Wood as Francis Rossi and Dave Crawte as Rick Parfitt; both have spent years studying every detail of Rossi and Parfitt’s looks, playing styles and stage performances to make sure they are both as close to the real thing on stage as is possible, without actually being the legendary rock

duo themselves! However, The Quo Experience is not all about Rick and Francis, it also fea-tures Graham Partridge, a superb keyboard player who captures the magic of Andy Bown’s playing and vocals perfectly; Richard ‘Spud’ Spooner on bass and Ian ‘Jasper’ Woodthorpe

on drums, who both help give The Quo Experience the stomach thumpingsound and feel that every Quo Army fan expects!

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7.30pm | Stalls from £31.50 | Circle from £30.00Running Time - 2 HoursAge Guide - Suitable for all ages

SAT 28 AUG 21

2pm | All Tickets from £19.00Running Time - 2 HoursAge Guide - Any

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FAMILYMUSICTRIBUTE

Discovery Days Online!Discovery Days, The Amelia’s family events, have gone digital. The videos,

released each school holiday, are now available to enjoy at any time. The

activity packed family content includes ideas to try indoors and out, craft challenges and

features unusual facts about some of the

objects in the collection of The Amelia.

TO EXPLORE MORE VISITTHEAMELIA.CO.UKOR FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL WHAT’S THE GREATESTPANTOMIMEOF THEM ALL?

YOUR FAMILY TRADITION RETURNS TO THE ASSEMBLY HALL THEATRE THIS FESTIVE

SEASON!

FRI 17 DEC 21 –MON 3 JAN 22

YOUR SAFETYThe Assembly Hall Theatre and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council want toensure your visit is as safe as possible. We have been granted the use ofSociety of London Theatre & UK Theatre’s ‘See It Safely’ mark. The markcertifies that we are complying with the latest Government and industryCOVID-19 guidelines, to help ensure the safety of our staff, workers andaudiences.

All visitors to the theatre are asked to temperature check and hand sanitise (this includes all performers, staff, casual workers, audience members and contractors).

The building will open 40 minutes prior to an event.

We will not be operating a bar service on site, unless the event has a layout that means you are sitting at a table. You will, however, be able to order drinks and snacks as you book your ticket or you can add items to your ticket booking later by telephone (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5pm - 01892 530613).

We will have 22 sanitising stations throughout the building. You will be required to sanitise your hands on arrival.

A regular cleaning schedule of all hard surfaces with long lasting virucidal products, and fogging for other surfaces will be implemented.

All staff, casual workers and visitors, with the exception of performers during a show, will be required, at all times, to wear face coverings (unless sitting in their seat and in the immediate act of eating or drinking). Face coverings must cover the nose and mouth, and must securely fit round the side of the face. Exemptions will only apply if covered by the Government guidelines.

At the time of this brochure being produced we have reduced the capacity inside ourvenue to the total of 350 ticket holders. The ticketing system will automatically block off seats to the left, right, in front and behind to apply the required social distance. We hope that we will be able to increase capacity from 21 JUN 21 in-line with the Government roadmap.

We will be operating a strict “keep left” system of movement around our building, combined with the requirement to be wearing face coverings at all times.

Clear signage will be placed around the building to help with directions and to remind audiences of our requirements.

We are not operating any in-person Ticket Sales Services so you cannot book in person or collect tickets on arrival.

Tickets will be issued via e-ticket (no charge) or they can be posted in advance (£3.50 charge).

Our teams will be working in predetermined bubbles and those bubbles will berotated.

If you have any feedback please send it to [email protected] or complete the post-visit survey that you will be sent.

Ticket Sales 01892 530 613assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

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RADIO GAGA THU 20 MAYTHE LANGUAGE OF KINDNESS WED 26 - SAT 29 MAYTHE FORUM NIGHTS: BOWIE MON 31 MAYFRANKLY SINATRA THU 03 JUNLE CABARET FANTASTIQUE FRI 04 JUNSWEET CAROLINE SAT 05 JUNTHE FORUM NIGHTS: SHAME MON 07 JUNTHE FORUM NIGHTS: NEWTON FAULKNER TUE 08 JUNHORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN FRI 11 - SUN 13 JUN THE ESTEFAN EXPERIENCE FRI 18 JUNTHE COMEDY STORE SAT 19 JUNROYAL PHILARMONIC ORCHESTRA SUN 27 JUNLEGEND: BOB MARLEY FRI 09 JULILLUSION : IMPOSSIBLE SAT 17 JULLE CABARET ROCK FRI 30 JULTHE COMEDY STORE SAT 31 JULWRONG JOVI FRI 13 AUGLUTHER SAT 14 AUGTHE 4TUNES SUN 15 AUGTHE QUO EXPERIENCE FRI 20 AUGCABARET 007 SAT 21 AUGTHE COMEDY STORE FRI 27 AUGTHE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW SAT 28 AUGPOP DIVAS LIVE! SUN 29 AUG

All shows that display this symbol are eligible for Go Card discounts.

Prices and information correct at time of issue but please note prices rise in line with demand and therefore lowest ticket prices are subject to availability.

Summer 2021 - Assembly Hall Theatre

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