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SUMMER /AUTUMN SEASON 2013

27 november 2013 — 18 january 2014

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WELCOMEDEAR THEATRE GOERS,Exciting times are ahead for the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. I can’t guarantee sunshine this summer but I have your entertainment covered!

Are you ready for the ultimate murder mystery ‘whodunit’ experience? Join us for the longest running show ever, Agatha Christie’s famous The Mousetrap. Trust no one! While Birmingham Royal Ballet return to pirouette across our stage with spooky ballet favourite Giselle get set for tears of laughter when the legendary Old Vic Theatre make their Irish debut, entertaining us with dramatic backstage antics in the hilarious Noises off.

You can’t stop the beat with the return of West End favourite

Hairspray this July. With a fantastic cast including Mark Benton (Waterloo Road), Lucy Benjamin (EastEnders) and X Factor finalist Marcus Collins this is the ultimate feel-good show. Get backcombing, hair can’t get any bigger this summer!

August brings us Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical score, Cats. Escape for an evening and create a ‘Memory’ that will recall stunning set design, beautiful choreography and a soundtrack that tugs at the heartstrings.

Have your feather boa at the ready! Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a fresh, fun-loving show with dazzling, outrageous costumes and a hitlist of dance floor favourites… think FABULOUS! In the meantime, get ready for a Sharks v Jets, Jerome Robins dance off as legendary musical West Side Story arrives on our shores.

Ripples of excitement are beginning to build for the September World Premiere of Heartbeat of Home, an explosive dance extravaganza from the producers of Riverdance. With

amazing footwork, inventive beats and spectacular settings, a new era of Irish dance is about to emerge!

From the famous Montague’s and Capulet’s feud to the delicate Sugar Plum fairy, the Russian State Ballet are back this Christmas with Tchaikovsky’s masterpieces Romeo & Juliet and The Nutcracker.

The arrival of “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times) Wicked is nearly upon us (I still have to pinch myself). Discover the untold story of the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West this Christmas. It’s never too soon to make festive plans!

Finally, what do horses and puppets have in common? Fact… together they create one of the most amazing stage productions to appear on Broadway and the West End in recent years. The National Theatre’s award- winning production of War Horse is coming in 2014 along with many other surprises yet to be announced.

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HOW TO FIND USSituated overlooking the Grand Canal Dock, in the centre of Dublin. The theatre is well served by public transport, with Bus, Rail, LUAS and DART services all within a 20 minute walk from the venue. There are limited parking facilities at the venue, so we have created this transport connection map to make it easier for you to take your journey by public transport, ensuring you arrive on time to fully enjoy your visit. Visitors from Northern Ireland can check their Translink timetable to visit us.

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EACH SQUARE GRID ON THIS MAP REPRESENTS 1/2 A SQUARE OR APPROX 7 MINUTES AVERAGE WALKING TIME.

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24hr Bookings: 0818 719 377 www.ticketmaster.ie Group Bookings/Access: +353 (0)1 677 7770 – No Booking Fee Circle Club/Hospitality: +353 (0)1 674 2407

HOW TO BOOKIN PerSONVISIT THE THEATRE’S BOX OFFICE Mon — Fri, 11.00am — 6.00pm and show evenings. (No Booking Fee)

By PHONe0818 719 377 [from Ireland]0844 847 2455 [from UK & N Ireland]

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Please Note: Not all concessions are available online.Telephone & Internet bookings subject to €1.50 s/c per ticket up to €12.00; 12.5% over €12.00 (max €5.95) / Agents €2.00

THeaTre INFOrmaTION Please see our website for terms and conditions and other facilities available at the theatre.T +353 (0) 1 677 7999 Mon — Fri, 9.30am — 5.30pmE [email protected]

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Enjoy the following benefits when you book as a group:– Great discounts when you book a group.– Reserve your favourite seats now and pay at a later date.– No booking fees or credit card charges.– A dedicated group bookings team based in house to advise on

availability, price and seating location.

Contact our Group Bookings Team: Mon – Fri 9.30am – 6.00pmT +353 (0) 1 677 7770 | E [email protected]

acceSS Service for disabled patrons. For more information on all our services and facilities call: T +353 (0) 1 677 7770.

THe cIrcle clUB

Tucked behind the theatre’s Circle seating area is The Circle Club, specifically designed for those who want something a little more special for their night at the theatre. With its magnificent views over the Grand Canal Basin, The Circle Club guarantees a very special night at Theatre. T +353 (0)1 674 2407 | E [email protected]

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The perfect setting to entertain…and be entertained. Choose from one of our packages, or alternatively speak directly with the team and tailor make your own.T +353 (0) 1 674 2407 | E [email protected]


TUE 25 JUN — SAT 29 JUN 2013

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THe mOUSeTraPThe MouseTrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre – with over 25,000 performances. To celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s coming to Ireland for the very first time.

A group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

“The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre” The Telegraph“a truly entertaining classic thriller” The Sunday Times“Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers” The Observer


cOlm WIlkINSON After his cameo role in the phenomenal Les Misérables movie the legend of musicals returns to Dublin this summer.

Ireland’s ColM Wilkinson is best known as the original Jean Valjean and the Phantom, roles he created and embodied in London, Toronto and New York productions of Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera.

Hear some of the greatest musical hits from Broadway including Music Of The Night, Bring Him Home, This is the Moment and many more.

For millions ColM Wilkinson is the true Jean Valjean and was quoted in “the five greatest singers ever”, in Rolling Stone Magazine. A concert not to be missed!

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gISelleSurrender your heart to the ultimate ballet of the Romantic era. In a village deep in the mountains, Giselle and Loys are deeply in love. But Loys has a secret — he is actually Count Albrecht and betrothed to another.

When jealous Hilarion unmasks his true identity, and his fiancée arrives to claim him, Giselle’s heartbreak is too much to bear and she takes her own life. Remorseful, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave in the forest, but the bitter ghosts of jilted brides rise and condemn him to dance himself to death.

Only Giselle’s love, powerful even from beyond the grave, can save him. This stunning production shows why Giselle stands alongside Coppélia and Swan Lake as one of the most celebrated classical ballets.

Open Theatre 12.30 -1.30pm Sat 6 July 2013 — A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of this amazing ballet company.


MON 8 — SAT 13 JULy 2013

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NOISeS OFF“You can’t stop laughing.” The Daily Telegraph

The Old Vic make their Irish debut with their West End smash hit noises oFF following its triumphant and critically acclaimed sell out run in London.

Hailed as one of the greatest British comedies ever written, Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill - a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through rehearsals, to a shambolic first night in Weston–super-Mare and a final disastrous performance in Stockton-on-Tees.


HaIrSPrayHAPPIEST, FUNNIEST, SUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN!

hairspray is the multi-award winning mother of all musicals and it’s on its way back to Dublin for two weeks only, following a sell–out run in 2010.

The West End and Broadway’s ultimate feel-good show, hairspray is packed with uplifting songs, breathtaking choreography, 60’s inspired costumes and the most incredible array of wigs you will ever see!

Stage and screen star Mark Benton (Waterloo Road, Early Doors) will play the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna. Mark will be joined by EastEnders star lucy Benjamin who will play the role of scheming TV executive Velma Von Tussle, X Factor finalist Marcus Collins as Seaweed Stubbs and newcomer Freya sutton as big-hearted, big-haired teen heroine Tracy Turnblad.

“The ultimate feel-good show” Guardian“hilarious! a hit! Just go!” Magic FM

TUE 16 JUL — SAT 3 AUG 2013



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caTSThe MeMorY reTurns

Don’t miss CaTs, andrew lloyd-Webber’s extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit musical as it returns to Dublin for 3 weeks only!

Adapted from TS Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, this wonderful blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse.

With an amazing musical score that includes the timeless “Memory”, spectacular set designs, stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography, CaTs is a magical musical like no other.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CaTs has enchanted audiences in over 300 cities around the world — now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical phenomenon.

WED 21 AUG — SAT 7 SEP 2013



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WED 25 SEPT — SAT 12 OCT 2013



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A WORLD PREMIEREFROM THE PRODUCERS OF

RIVERDANCE

HearTBeaT OF HOmeCreated by the Producers and Director of Riverdance, hearTBeaT oF hoMe is a music and dance spectacular featuring the vibrant, dynamic components of traditional Irish, Latin and Afro-Cuban music and dance. The world-class cast of thirty-eight includes a ten-piece band creating a new and electrifying sound written by award-winning, Golden Globe nominated composer Brian Byrne.

Produced by Moya Doherty, devised and directed by John McColgan, narrative and lyrics by award-winning Irish writer Joseph O’Connor, the show is modern, spectacular, emotionally satisfying, fun and a crowd-pleaser for a new generation.

HEARTBEAT OF HOME will have its World Premiere on September 25th and runs for 21 performances only.


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Starring Sam Attwater as Adam Pontipee'

Directed and Choreographed by Patti Colombo

Touring the United Kingdom from August 2013 through to late Spring 2014

reNT Runner up of ITV’s ‘Superstar’, Rory Taylor returns to the critically acclaimed, fully staged concert production of ‘Rent’. Set in the East Village of New York City, renT is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this musical has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

THURS NOV 21 2013FROM: €28.00DOORS: 6.30PMSTARTS: 7.30PM

JOSÉ carreraS “Carreras is singing with his soul about love, death, aspiration, passion — in his incomparable way like it only did Caruso before him...,” Classic fm

“A legend…still outstanding…”, Irish Independent

“One of the greatest ever!...”, Evening Standard

“He deserved the standing ovations…!” The Telegraph

SUN 20 OCT 2013FROM: €79.50DOORS: 7.00PMSTARTS: 8.00PM

THree PHaNTOmS Three phanToMs from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s eponymous musical perform songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Spamalot, Kiss Me Kate, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Rock of Ages and Wicked to name but a few. This unmissable concert concludes by celebrating what has become the world’s most successful entertainment phenomenon, the story of The Phantom of the Opera.

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TUE 19 & WED 20 NOV 2013FROM: €25.00DOORS: 6.30PMSTARTS: 7.30PM

SeveN BrIDeS FOr SeveN BrOTHerS A sensational brand new hi-tech production with colourful costumes, fabulous sets, special effects, and sassy high energy performances! Set in Oregon in 1850 seven BriDes For seven BroThers is the story of Adam, who goes to town to get a wife. Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers’ loneliness... kidnap the women they want! It’s toe-tapping good! Directed & Choreographed by US award winning Patti Colombo

MON 27 JAN - SAT 1 FEB 2014FROM: €17.50DOORS: 1.30PM & 6.30PMSTARTS: 2.30PM & 7.30PM

Three Phantoms is in no way connected with and/or approved/endorsed by Really Useful Group or Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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PrIScIlla QUeeN OF THe DeSerTstarring Jason Donovan as TiCk, riCharD Grieve as BernaDeTTe and GrahaM Weaver as FeliCia

Get ready for the ride of your life! prisCilla Queen oF The DeserT THE MUSICAL, the feel-good international hit sensation is coming to Dublin starring JASON DONOVAN! Based on the smash-hit movie, prisCilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

prisCilla is “huGelY enTerTaininG… …insanelY GliTZY” — Daily Telegraph

TUES 15 OCT – SAT 26 OCT 2013



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‘ThIS IS A Show ThAT

TRULY hAS IT ALL.’ Sunday Express

Book by Arthur LAurents

West sIDe stOrYBased on a conception by Jerome robbins

Lyrics by stephen sOnDheIm

music by LeOnArD BernsteIn

Originally produced on Broadway by robert e. Griffith and harold s. prince

by arrangement with roger L. stevens

entire original production directed

JerOme rOBBIns and choreographed by

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TICkET, MAkE IT ThIS onE’ Sunday Express

WeST SIDe STOryWith ground breaking choreography by the legendary Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, an unforgettable score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, WesT siDe sTorY changed the face of musical theatre forever.

Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, West Side Story has been described as “one of the towering achievements of musical theatre of the last century” (Guardian).

Now Joey McKneely’s vibrant stage production of the classic musical, with Jerome Robbins original choreography, returns to the UK after international sell out success.

“no.1 Greatest Musical of all time.” The Times Top 50 Musicals 2013

TUE 29 OCT – SAT 9 NOV 2013



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HaNDel’S meSSIaH irish philharmonic orchestra & Choir

There will be many performances of Messiah this year, but only one with such a magnificent cast in the inspiring settings of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre making this a concert not to be missed and a perfect way for family and friends to get into the festive spirit.

hanDel’s Messiah was first performed in Fishamble Street, Dublin in 1742 and is an essential part of the Christmas festivities so come and enjoy this magnificent music with the Irish Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir and world class soloists including Irish soprano Claudia Boyle.

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roMeo & JulieT, the most spectacular production brought to Ireland in the last twenty years, is the ultimate love story following the journey of two star-crossed lovers torn apart by their feuding families.The nuTCraCker returns sharing Marie’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.

These timeless stories are brought to life through breath-taking choreography, famous scores performed by a symphony orchestra, inspiring sets, elegant costumes and the exceptional talent of the company’s 50 plus world-class dancers. A perfect start to the Christmas season for the whole family!

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WIckeDExperience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz...

The incredible WiCkeD has been casting its spell over audiences across the world for a decade and continues to be a “West End sensation” (Daily Mail) at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is already the 16th longest-running musical in London theatre history.

Brilliantly re-imagining the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the remarkable untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Prepare to be spellbound by a captivating story, spectacular costumes, thrilling technical wizardry, and a phenomenal score that features the show-stopping ‘Defying Gravity’.

WED 27 NOV – SAT 18 JAN 2014



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War HOrSeWe are very proud to welcome the National Theatre’s internationally-acclaimed smash hit production of War horse to Dublin. These will be the only dates in Ireland on this tour and they will be unforgettable.

War horse tells the powerful and uplifting story of young Albert, his beloved horse Joey, and the unimaginable obstacles they overcome both individually and together. At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets which bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. Filled with stirring music and some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time, War horse is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, and an unforgettable theatrical experience.

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WED 26 MAR — SAT 26 APR 2014



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